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Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s Apri123 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as \"good people,\" but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1000 - C05760208.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1000 - C05760208.txt','Congrats...Thx. I just spoke w George from the plane before landing oin Dublin and I agree. Safe travels. ... on Armenia-Turkey. Tough stuff, I know. Great accomplishment. I\'m in Greece. George P will be big help. S','Congrats...Thx. I just spoke w George from the plane before landing oin Dublin and I agree. Safe travels. ... on Armenia-Turkey. Tough stuff, I know. Great accomplishment. I\'m in Greece. George P will be big help. S','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1001 - C05760209.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1001 - C05760209.txt','Thanks so much for the talkDear Hillary, Spoke to the person you recommended on Friday. Sounds like he is comfortable and even surprised that Pakistanis are doing more. And maybe he will find some more ways to help, like the helicopter leasing. When I mentioned that someone deep in the ISI must be happy that Al Qaeda\'s alive, so we don\'t abandon Pakistan again, he chuckled. I talked about the vetting for intelligence. I also talked defeat strategy, and the need for something more than just deploying more forces and hoping the training for the Afghans will work. I continue to be struck by the parallels to Vietnam, and especially Johnson\'s inability to resist escalation, and his advisor\'s continued incrementalism. But I\'m encouraged by the pace of the review. Seems that there\'s sufficient time to consider this from all angles. I can imagine there are those arguing that we just need to fill the gap while we enlarge the Afghan army. That we help the Pakistanis but not press them to the point of being unpleasant. And that too much focus on Osama and al-Zawahiri raises the risk of public failure if we don\'t get them. There is much logic to this, but it has a strong tint of incrementalism. Hopefully, we can be more decisive: lean harder on the Pakistanis, provide more troops to McChrystal than his moderate risk and raise the heat on al Qaeda - then do all we can to push economic development in Afghanistan, restrain Indian meddling, and prepare to do more against Al Qaeda in Pakistan, directly if necessary. Ultimately, it seems that our best exit strategy would be to take down the top leadership of Al Qaeda in Pakistan, and then gradually draw down in Afghanistan. Wish I could do more to help All the best, Wes','Thanks so much for the talkDear Hillary, Spoke to the person you recommended on Friday. Sounds like he is comfortable and even surprised that Pakistanis are doing more. And maybe he will find some more ways to help, like the helicopter leasing. When I mentioned that someone deep in the ISI must be happy that Al Qaeda\'s alive, so we don\'t abandon Pakistan again, he chuckled. I talked about the \"vetting\" for intelligence. I also talked \"defeat strategy,\" and the need for something more than just deploying more forces and hoping the training for the Afghans will work. I continue to be struck by the parallels to Vietnam, and especially Johnson\'s inability to resist escalation, and his advisor\'s continued \"incrementalism.\" But I\'m encouraged by the pace of the review. Seems that there\'s sufficient time to consider this from all angles. I can imagine there are those arguing that we just need to fill the gap while we enlarge the Afghan army. That we help the Pakistanis but not press them to the point of being unpleasant. And that too much focus on Osama and al-Zawahiri raises the risk of public failure if we don\'t get them. There is much logic to this, but it has a strong tint of incrementalism. Hopefully, we can be more decisive: lean harder on the Pakistanis, provide more troops to McChrystal than his \"moderate risk\" and raise the heat on al Qaeda - then do all we can to push economic development in Afghanistan, restrain Indian meddling, and prepare to do more against Al Qaeda in Pakistan, directly if necessary. Ultimately, it seems that our best exit strategy would be to take down the top leadership of Al Qaeda in Pakistan, and then gradually draw down in Afghanistan. Wish I could do more to help All the best, Wes','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1002 - C05760210.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1002 - C05760210.txt','Checking inGordon Brown has hospital eye tests Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. By Andrew Alderson, Chief Reporter Published: 2:51PM BST 10 Oct 2009 Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. <http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraphimultimedia/archive/01485/brown- quitter_1485290c.jpg> Gordon Brown lost the sight in one eye in a childhood rugby injury Photo: PA Mr Brown visited Moorfields in London, one of the world\'s best-known eye hospitals, after surgeons found two small tears in his retina. The disclosure comes just two weeks after Labour Party chiefs were angry with the BBC because Andrew Marr, the presenter, questioned the Prime Minister about his health, including his eyesight, during an interview. Related Articles UK economy ready to bounce back, says Brown <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6286070/Britains-economy-ready-to-bounce-back-says-Gordon-Brown.html> Gordon Brown\'s health: blogger behind rumours <http://www.telegra ph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/6241738/Gordon-Browns-health-blogger- behind-rumours.html> BBC stuns Brown with question on pill taking <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6237419/BBC-stuns-Gordon-Brown-with-question-on-pill-taking.html> I\'m about to see Shaun--any messages? And have you heard the news about Gordon\'s eye? What does it mean?','Checking inGordon Brown has hospital eye tests Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. By Andrew Alderson, Chief Reporter Published: 2:51PM BST 10 Oct 2009 Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. <http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraphimultimedia/archive/01485/brown- quitter_1485290c.jpg> Gordon Brown lost the sight in one eye in a childhood rugby injury Photo: PA Mr Brown visited Moorfields in London, one of the world\'s best-known eye hospitals, after surgeons found two small tears in his retina. The disclosure comes just two weeks after Labour Party chiefs were angry with the BBC because Andrew Marr, the presenter, questioned the Prime Minister about his health, including his eyesight, during an interview. Related Articles UK economy ready to bounce back, says Brown <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6286070/Britains-economy-ready-to-bounce-back-says-Gordon-Brown.html> Gordon Brown\'s health: blogger behind rumours <http://www.telegra ph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/6241738/Gordon-Browns-health-blogger- behind-rumours.html> BBC stuns Brown with question on pill taking <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6237419/BBC-stuns-Gordon-Brown-with-question-on-pill-taking.html> I\'m about to see Shaun--any messages? And have you heard the news about Gordon\'s eye? What does it mean?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1004 - C05760213.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1004 - C05760213.txt','S message to World Food PrizeJust landed. Let me know if you want to talk tonight. Fyi S message just played as part of opening ceremony. It was very well received. WFP\'s Amb Ken Quinn discussed the Secretary\'s powerful statement in June when the winner of this year\'s prize was announced. Quinn went on to say that I have been working on these issues for over 32 years, and I think that the Secretary understands these issues and is more committed to fighting hunger than any of her predecessors. Meeting off to a good start. Bill','S message to World Food PrizeJust landed. Let me know if you want to talk tonight. Fyi S message just played as part of opening ceremony. It was very well received. WFP\'s Amb Ken Quinn discussed the Secretary\'s powerful statement in June when the winner of this year\'s prize was announced. Quinn went on to say that \"I have been working on these issues for over 32 years, and I think that the Secretary understands these issues and is more committed to fighting hunger than any of her predecessors\". Meeting off to a good start. Bill','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1005 - C05760214.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1005 - C05760214.txt','SpanishOk. Fm moratinos just called for you. Wants to talk about honduras. I\'m tracking down torn for an update for you.','SpanishOk. Fm moratinos just called for you. Wants to talk about honduras. I\'m tracking down torn for an update for you.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1006 - C05760215.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1006 - C05760215.txt','SpanishIn about 10 minutes. Tom needs to update you before you talk to moratinos. So will connect torn to house, and then moratinos after? Ok? Ok. Fm moratinos just called for you. Wants to talk about honduras. I\'m tracking down tom for an update for you.','SpanishIn about 10 minutes. Tom needs to update you before you talk to moratinos. So will connect torn to house, and then moratinos after? Ok? Ok. Fm moratinos just called for you. Wants to talk about honduras. I\'m tracking down tom for an update for you.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1007 - C05760216.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1007 - C05760216.txt','Bravo!What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you walked the walk over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit.','Bravo!What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you \"walked the walk\" over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1008 - C05760217.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1008 - C05760217.txt','Bravo!Back Tuesday Speaking at UNESCO Monday with the new director on the unfinished Beijing agenda called to say she wants to give us several million dollars to subsidize a fund to give an annual award for innovation in empowering women that would be a rockefeller-State partnership. It would have a selection comm and we\'d have to run all the traps, but this could be huge. We could name after you if L would allow. I have to work oin this when I get back. Many miles to go, but thx so much. Will you be back next week? What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you walked the walk over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile','Bravo!Back Tuesday Speaking at UNESCO Monday with the new director on the unfinished Beijing agenda called to say she wants to give us several million dollars to subsidize a fund to give an annual award for innovation in empowering women that would be a rockefeller-State partnership. It would have a selection comm and we\'d have to run all the traps, but this could be huge. We could name after you if L would allow. I have to work oin this when I get back. Many miles to go, but thx so much. Will you be back next week? What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you \"walked the walk\" over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1009 - C05760218.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1009 - C05760218.txt','Re: Fw:It does! Who is and what is Meghann referring to? Something to make you smile ...','Re: Fw:It does! Who is and what is Meghann referring to? Something to make you smile ...','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1010 - C05760219.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1010 - C05760219.txt','DrHillary, H <hrod17@clintonemail.com> Friday, October 16, 2009 5:40 AM \'JilotyLC@state.gov\'','DrHillary, H <hrod17@clintonemail.com> Friday, October 16, 2009 5:40 AM \'JilotyLC@state.gov\'','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1011 - C05760220.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1011 - C05760220.txt','S Afghanistan mtg ParisWhy would we draw lines at all? Invite everyone who is part of effort. Fyi As some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.','S Afghanistan mtg ParisWhy would we draw lines at all? Invite everyone who is part of effort. Fyi As some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1012 - C05760221.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1012 - C05760221.txt','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiThat\'s very nice--high praise indeed, and in the Cong Record for prosperity! FYI IRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes.','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiThat\'s very nice--high praise indeed, and in the Cong Record for prosperity! FYI IRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1013 - C05760222.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1013 - C05760222.txt','Re: FW:Let\'s discuss.','Re: FW:Let\'s discuss.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1014 - C05760225.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1014 - C05760225.txt','Meeting with ArturoIt sounds good to me. -who, I believe, is a superstar. What time do you want B6 to talk today? I\'m free until 9 and after 1 until 7. What works for you? I think this works but want to discuss with Julissa and Arturo ? thoughts? cdm Cheryl B5 B6','Meeting with ArturoIt sounds good to me. -who, I believe, is a superstar. What time do you want B6 to talk today? I\'m free until 9 and after 1 until 7. What works for you? I think this works but want to discuss with Julissa and Arturo ? thoughts? cdm Cheryl; B5 B6','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1016 - C05760227.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1016 - C05760227.txt','Re:Calling now.','Re:Calling now.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1017 - C05760228.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1017 - C05760228.txt','Would love to talk todayMadame Secretary--Anytime after 1:30 today or anytime tomorrow morning. Tom Hi Tom-- What times would work for you today? I\'m free before 9am and after 1 until 7pm. Tomorrow I\'m free before noon. Pls let me know what works best for your schedule. Looking forward to catching up. HRC','Would love to talk todayMadame Secretary--Anytime after 1:30 today or anytime tomorrow morning. Tom Hi Tom-- What times would work for you today? I\'m free before 9am and after 1 until 7pm. Tomorrow I\'m free before noon. Pls let me know what works best for your schedule. Looking forward to catching up. HRC','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1018 - C05760230.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1018 - C05760230.txt','HamptonsAs to UNGA, let\'s keep the lunch if we lose so many. Any word on food mtg? Also, if we move the female heads of state lunch to a dinner, we lose almost all of the heads of state and several fms. Do u want to keep as a lunch? Or move to a dinner and make it women foreign ministers? Oscar says fax machine is down but he has clips for today and weekend he should have printed.','HamptonsAs to UNGA, let\'s keep the lunch if we lose so many. Any word on food mtg? Also, if we move the female heads of state lunch to a dinner, we lose almost all of the heads of state and several fms. Do u want to keep as a lunch? Or move to a dinner and make it women foreign ministers? Oscar says fax machine is down but he has clips for today and weekend he should have printed.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1019 - C05760231.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1019 - C05760231.txt','Brazilian fm callHow about 6pm? Just got talking points for brazilian fm call. He asked to talk late this afternoon. Do u want to do call? If yes, when? Purpose of Call: Brazilian Foreign Minister Amorirn has asked to speak with you regarding the Honduras crisis and our defense cooperation agreement with Colombia.','Brazilian fm callHow about 6pm? Just got talking points for brazilian fm call. He asked to talk late this afternoon. Do u want to do call? If yes, when? Purpose of Call: Brazilian Foreign Minister Amorirn has asked to speak with you regarding the Honduras crisis and our defense cooperation agreement with Colombia.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('102 - C05739678.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\102 - C05739678.txt','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s April 23 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as good people, but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s April 23 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as \"good people,\" but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1020 - C05760232.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1020 - C05760232.txt','Qaddafi at UNGA - Congressman Rothman and Senator Lautenberg ObjectionsThe 25 mile rule would include Englewood which is very close to the River. I don\'t see what we could do and if we conclude there isn\'t anything, we should say that soon w regret, etc. fyi Jim, Cheryl and Bill: We have a Congressional issue that is moving a bit too slowly through the building that you should know about. Rep. Steve Rothman (D-111) and Senator Lautenberg have contacted us alarmed by the news that Qaddafi will come to UNGA and allegedly overnight at the residence of the Libyan PermRep in Englewood. Rothman has called our office directly and threatened holy war and Fox news if the State Department allows this. A few minutes ago we also got a letter from Sen. Lautenberg to the Secretary expressing similar concerns. The anger is of course over the hero\'s welcome for Megrahi. An action memo for Jim to consider on how to deal with Qaddafi\'s visit is in the works, but I fear Rothman will head for the microphones before Jim gets the memo. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204','Qaddafi at UNGA - Congressman Rothman and Senator Lautenberg ObjectionsThe 25 mile rule would include Englewood which is very close to the River. I don\'t see what we could do and if we conclude there isn\'t anything, we should say that soon w regret, etc. fyi Jim, Cheryl and Bill: We have a Congressional issue that is moving a bit too slowly through the building that you should know about. Rep. Steve Rothman (D-111) and Senator Lautenberg have contacted us alarmed by the news that Qaddafi will come to UNGA and allegedly overnight at the residence of the Libyan PermRep in Englewood. Rothman has called our office directly and threatened holy war and Fox news \"if the State Department allows this.\" A few minutes ago we also got a letter from Sen. Lautenberg to the Secretary expressing similar concerns. The anger is of course over the \"hero\'s welcome\" for Megrahi. An action memo for Jim to consider on how to deal with Qaddafi\'s visit is in the works, but I fear Rothman will head for the microphones before Jim gets the memo. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1021 - C05760234.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1021 - C05760234.txt','May I borrowSEND by David Shipley?','May I borrowSEND by David Shipley?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1022 - C05760235.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1022 - C05760235.txt','REVISED Call Sheet S UNSYG UNGAWhat\'s wrong w. Diouf? I\'m up and about so call if you can. See 13/1- huma will print and provide call sheet Cheryl, We spoke with 10, EEB, and Amb. Cousin after the meeting today and came up with the following revision to S\'s call points. We decided the best language would be for the Secretary to say that if UNSYG cannot co-host, that she would welcome the participation of his representative. The important point here is that we do not want the FAO head ? Jacques Diouf ? to end-up co-hosting the UNGA event, and everyone agreed there was a danger Ban ki-Moon would suggest he do so. In the background at the bottom I included a point stressing that we do not want Diouf to co-host. Thanks, Marisa','REVISED Call Sheet S UNSYG UNGAWhat\'s wrong w. Diouf? I\'m up and about so call if you can. See 13/1- huma will print and provide call sheet Cheryl, We spoke with 10, EEB, and Amb. Cousin after the meeting today and came up with the following revision to S\'s call points. We decided the best language would be for the Secretary to say that if UNSYG cannot co-host, that she would welcome the participation of his representative. The important point here is that we do not want the FAO head ? Jacques Diouf ? to end-up co-hosting the UNGA event, and everyone agreed there was a danger Ban ki-Moon would suggest he do so. In the background at the bottom I included a point stressing that we do not want Diouf to co-host. Thanks, Marisa','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1023 - C05760236.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1023 - C05760236.txt','Re:I called and was transferred to room but got no answer. Should I just send him something? Or can you get him and transfer call to my house? Also I can do scheduling btw now and 12:30.','Re:I called and was transferred to room but got no answer. Should I just send him something? Or can you get him and transfer call to my house? Also I can do scheduling btw now and 12:30.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1024 - C05760239.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1024 - C05760239.txt','Re:Yes--go ahead.','Re:Yes--go ahead.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1025 - C05760240.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1025 - C05760240.txt','ThaiYes--I will do. Oops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000','ThaiYes--I will do. Oops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers; acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles; and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1026 - C05760241.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1026 - C05760241.txt','now in room telephone in room=telephoneI spoke w him earlier. Thx. FYI','now in room telephone in room=telephoneI spoke w him earlier. Thx. FYI','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1027 - C05760242.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1027 - C05760242.txt','Wheels-Up for OAS Mission in Honduras at 1858 EasternCan you talk? I\'ll be home until 10:30 when I start driving to the Hamptons. Fyi Embassy Tegucigalpa notes that USG air support for the mission was greatly appreciated by the ministers and made us look really good. Charge\'s detailed readout on members\' meetings is attached. Gregory Macris, Senior Watch Officer','Wheels-Up for OAS Mission in Honduras at 1858 EasternCan you talk? I\'ll be home until 10:30 when I start driving to the Hamptons. Fyi Embassy Tegucigalpa notes that USG air support for the mission was greatly appreciated by the ministers and \"made us look really good.\" Charge\'s detailed readout on members\' meetings is attached. Gregory Macris, Senior Watch Officer','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1028 - C05760243.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1028 - C05760243.txt','Urgent Letter for the Secretary\'s ClearanceHRC ? They are looking for your sign off on this as early this am ? the final will have any edits recommended by Jim. Take a look (my only thought is it sounds defensive which I know is our posture but many of these points could be stated affirmatively ? the content is fine). cdm Cheryl, As discussed, please see the attached draft cable for the Secretary\'s approval. The draft letter text is pasted below. WHA would like the Secretary to send a letter to all the UNASUR (Union of South American Nations) foreign ministers','Urgent Letter for the Secretary\'s ClearanceHRC ? They are looking for your sign off on this as early this am ? the final will have any edits recommended by Jim. Take a look (my only thought is it sounds defensive which I know is our posture but many of these points could be stated affirmatively ? the content is fine). cdm Cheryl, As discussed, please see the attached draft cable for the Secretary\'s approval. The draft letter text is pasted below. WHA would like the Secretary to send a letter to all the UNASUR (Union of South American Nations) foreign ministers','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1029 - C05760244.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1029 - C05760244.txt','Les GelbPls see below and scheduling options requested. Is this a cover story? Does anyone know? By the way, this Sunday\'s story about Barbra was fabulous. H, I spent yesterday with Les Gelb on Nantucket. He had lots to say which might be of interest, but I thought the most important thing to tell you is to make sure you are aware of the Parade magazine piece he wants to do about you. He would like to do a day in your life, when you meet with members of Congress and international figures. He wants to show the impact you are having domestically and internationally. He said he would give you a veto over content and looked me in the eye and said, she will like it. Maybe you know this, but did not want it to fall between the cracks. Enjoy your vacation and love to all of you. Xoxo','Les GelbPls see below and scheduling options requested. Is this a cover story? Does anyone know? By the way, this Sunday\'s story about Barbra was fabulous. H, I spent yesterday with Les Gelb on Nantucket. He had lots to say which might be of interest, but I thought the most important thing to tell you is to make sure you are aware of the Parade magazine piece he wants to do about you. He would like to do a day in your life, when you meet with members of Congress and international figures. He wants to show the impact you are having domestically and internationally. He said he would give you a veto over content and looked me in the eye and said, \"she will like it\". Maybe you know this, but did not want it to fall between the cracks. Enjoy your vacation and love to all of you. Xoxo','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('103 - C05739679.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\103 - C05739679.txt','Ending of speechOne other flag: Other than that, we\'ve just been tightening and trimming. I\'ll send an updated draft to your office first thing in the morning. Dan B5','Ending of speechOne other flag: Other than that, we\'ve just been tightening and trimming. I\'ll send an updated draft to your office first thing in the morning. Dan B5','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1030 - C05760245.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1030 - C05760245.txt','Les GelbYes, we\'re trying to find a date that works for Les, but he is a little, shall we say picky. H, I spent yesterday with Les Gelb on Nantucket. He had lots to say which might be of interest, but I thought the most important thing to tell you is to make sure you are aware of the Parade magazine piece he wants to do about you. He would like to do a day in your life, when you meet with members of Congress and international figures. He wants to show the impact you are having domestically and internationally. He said he would give you a veto over content and looked me in the eye and said, she will like it. Maybe you know this, but did not want it to fall between the cracks. Enjoy your vacation and love to all of you. Xoxo','Les GelbYes, we\'re trying to find a date that works for Les, but he is a little, shall we say picky. H, I spent yesterday with Les Gelb on Nantucket. He had lots to say which might be of interest, but I thought the most important thing to tell you is to make sure you are aware of the Parade magazine piece he wants to do about you. He would like to do a day in your life, when you meet with members of Congress and international figures. He wants to show the impact you are having domestically and internationally. He said he would give you a veto over content and looked me in the eye and said, \"she will like it\". Maybe you know this, but did not want it to fall between the cracks. Enjoy your vacation and love to all of you. Xoxo','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1031 - C05760246.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1031 - C05760246.txt','Re:Both. Need to do statement asap.','Re:Both. Need to do statement asap.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1032 - C05760247.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1032 - C05760247.txt','This amYes, I can do at 10:30. Holbrooke asking to talk to as soon as possible. Also can u do secure mitchell call at 10:30?','This amYes, I can do at 10:30. Holbrooke asking to talk to as soon as possible. Also can u do secure mitchell call at 10:30?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1033 - C05760248.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1033 - C05760248.txt','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as terrorist and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as \"terrorist\" and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1034 - C05760250.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1034 - C05760250.txt','FYI: Charlie RoseI ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid','FYI: Charlie RoseI ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1035 - C05760251.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1035 - C05760251.txt','Holiday lunch Dec 17Pls add to schedule from 12:30 to 2:30. Thx. Great! Will revert with time (likely 12:30pm) and location (a private room in a DC restaurant). Hope you get a little downtime! We\'ll make sure you laugh plenty at lunch. L Lisa--- I just landed from Cairo and would love to come to lunch and, as of now, I will be in DC. So just let me know time and place! I\'m copying Lona so she can connect w you since I leave again on Sat for two weeks. This travel gig is never ending-- can\'t wait for Thanksgiving for a few days off. Hope you\'re well, my friend. Hillary, Lisa','Holiday lunch Dec 17Pls add to schedule from 12:30 to 2:30. Thx. Great! Will revert with time (likely 12:30pm) and location (a private room in a DC restaurant). Hope you get a little downtime! We\'ll make sure you laugh plenty at lunch. L Lisa--- I just landed from Cairo and would love to come to lunch and, as of now, I will be in DC. So just let me know time and place! I\'m copying Lona so she can connect w you since I leave again on Sat for two weeks. This travel gig is never ending-- can\'t wait for Thanksgiving for a few days off. Hope you\'re well, my friend. Hillary, Lisa','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1036 - C05760252.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1036 - C05760252.txt','I have red folder with notes from potus mtg. U need?Yes. Thx.','I have red folder with notes from potus mtg. U need?Yes. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1037 - C05760254.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1037 - C05760254.txt','Another perspectiveThe following is from an observer who I think is right about the need for more strategy time which means we have to have a better balance about travel time. I\'d like your reactions. Thx. When it comes to foreign policy, all see you doing a great job. You must be literally killing yourself? I can see your schedule is bruising. But you probably need more strategy time, less events as the ultimate judgment will be on ? whether iran, nk get the bomb, progress in Mideast, success in Afghanistan, Iraq. Obama\'s pause on Afghanistan goes well with elite media and left that is against all wars, but not with swing male voters who are defecting. And I think it is making the rest of your job much tougher because the delay in the decision is looking Carterlike to US adversaries ? any decision is better than no decision. But all roads likely lead to Iran and perhaps Pakistan, rest is secondary at this point. That\'s my view for what it\'s worth. Take care.','Another perspectiveThe following is from an observer who I think is right about the need for more strategy time which means we have to have a better balance about travel time. I\'d like your reactions. Thx. \"When it comes to foreign policy, all see you doing a great job. You must be literally killing yourself? I can see your schedule is bruising. But you probably need more strategy time, less events as the ultimate judgment will be on ? whether iran, nk get the bomb, progress in Mideast, success in Afghanistan, Iraq. Obama\'s pause on Afghanistan goes well with elite media and left that is against all wars, but not with swing male voters who are defecting. And I think it is making the rest of your job much tougher because the delay in the decision is looking Carterlike to US adversaries ? any decision is better than no decision. But all roads likely lead to Iran and perhaps Pakistan, rest is secondary at this point. That\'s my view for what it\'s worth. Take care.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1039 - C05760259.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1039 - C05760259.txt','just called backPls add to call list. To say thank you for your message. She said she doesn\'t need a call back but was very thankful for your message,','just called backPls add to call list. To say thank you for your message. She said she doesn\'t need a call back but was very thankful for your message,','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('104 - C05739680.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\104 - C05739680.txt','Holder PDB PDSOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutogiu 3:00 Somali President IVIohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDS at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDB PDSOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutogiu 3:00 Somali President IVIohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDS at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1040 - C05760262.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1040 - C05760262.txt','rrangements Arrangements Dave StoneMarty-- Thanks for the update and pls let me know the dates for each service. I really hope to make one of them. I\'m copying Huma and Lona so they know Saif will have the information. III! H Hillary, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Marty-- > I am so saddened by this tragic loss','rrangements Arrangements Dave StoneMarty-- Thanks for the update and pls let me know the dates for each service. I really hope to make one of them. I\'m copying Huma and Lona so they know Saif will have the information. III! H Hillary, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Marty-- > I am so saddened by this tragic loss','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1041 - C05760263.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1041 - C05760263.txt','Excuse to reconnectI would love to see you on Dec 14th as you pass thru town. I\'m asking Huma and Lona to schedule a time for us to catch up. Hope all is well w you and yours, H Affectionately, Gina','Excuse to reconnectI would love to see you on Dec 14th as you pass thru town. I\'m asking Huma and Lona to schedule a time for us to catch up. Hope all is well w you and yours, H Affectionately, Gina','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1043 - C05760267.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1043 - C05760267.txt','Fwd: From Gallup.Com: Americans Mostly Favorable on Defense Secretary GatesMaggie--I can\'t pull up the data. Can you give me the highlights? Thx. thought you both would want to see','Fwd: From Gallup.Com: Americans Mostly Favorable on Defense Secretary GatesMaggie--I can\'t pull up the data. Can you give me the highlights? Thx. thought you both would want to see','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1044 - C05760268.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1044 - C05760268.txt','insert>','insert>','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1045 - C05760269.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1045 - C05760269.txt','insertfor purposes of submission of testimony to committee/public release, how do you want to handle? may have to send to hill before/concurrent with call. On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 7:59 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Ok let\'s discuss in call.','insertfor purposes of submission of testimony to committee/public release, how do you want to handle? may have to send to hill before/concurrent with call. On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 7:59 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Ok let\'s discuss in call.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1046 - C05760271.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1046 - C05760271.txt','ScheduleAlbright wants me to attend NATO seminar here in DC around Feb 20-22. I\'d like to do that if possible.','ScheduleAlbright wants me to attend NATO seminar here in DC around Feb 20-22. I\'d like to do that if possible.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1047 - C05760275.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1047 - C05760275.txt','Re:Melanne--Your travels bring back so many wonderful memories of all we\'ve done together over the last 17 years. When we are both back, we need to find time for discussing the projects--like cook stoves--that we want to do or facilitate. Until then, safe travels. H','Re:Melanne--Your travels bring back so many wonderful memories of all we\'ve done together over the last 17 years. When we are both back, we need to find time for discussing the projects--like cook stoves--that we want to do or facilitate. Until then, safe travels. H','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1048 - C05760278.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1048 - C05760278.txt','Good newsDear Chris-- I heard about the election law passing and the agreement about Kirkuk, which sound like positive steps forward. Thanks to you and your team for all you did to support the Iraqis in these decisions. Kudos all around. Take care, Hillary','Good newsDear Chris-- I heard about the election law passing and the agreement about Kirkuk, which sound like positive steps forward. Thanks to you and your team for all you did to support the Iraqis in these decisions. Kudos all around. Take care, Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('105 - C05739681.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\105 - C05739681.txt','Stevens updateSecurity: Today\'s focus is on the security situation in Benghazi. There is new local reporting that hotels are being targeted. The INC conducted a raid on a house/storage facility and found and arrested an Egyptian cell reportedly there for the purpose of attacking hotels. It is believed they were connected to the cell arrested last week, and that Interrogation of those arrested earlier led to this round of arrests. Ahmed Qadafadarn, cousin of Qadhafi who was envoy to Egypt (and was rumored to have defected), is purportedly the funder and organizer of this cell. CA updated its travel guidance to tell travelers to stay away from the Fadihi Hotel. Stevens will inform the INC this afternoon. [NOTE: for your reference, I appended the new WM at the end of this email.] Stevens will be meeting with MFA in one hour and will make a written request for better security at the hotel and for better security-related coordination. He still feels comfortable in the hotel. They are looking into the idea of moving into a villa, but that is some way off. Need to consider resource requirements (would need TDY\'er with authority to sign lease, hire local guards, etc.). Based on discussion with DS yesterday, the hotel remains the safest location. Stevens will continue to work to have the TNC post more people outside and beef up security presence. They have a good set back and are way off the ground. Flights: Stevens checked with head of the airport. There are no regular humanitarian or other flights, however, there are flights coming in and the airport could support an air bridge if any country wanted to sat one up. Stevens will see his European counterparts this afternoon and will ask how they are bringing in their people and whether we can be part of it. - Trip to Rome: Stevens doesn\'t know yet if Jai is going to Rome. As of now, he\'s inclined not to go but he might change his mind. If the Department thinks he ought to go, Stevens can pass that message. As it stands now Mahmoud Jabril and All Tarhouni will be going. Misrata: Stevens spoke with Brig. Gen. Hassi re Misrata. The general was pretty dear that the ostensible move by Qadhafi forces out of the area is a ruse. They are withdrawing troops so they won\'t be hit by NATO, but will send them back in in civilian clothing so they can continue killing that way. Hassi said the assertion Qadhafi would leave to the tribes to resolve was ridiculous because there are no armed tribes around.','Stevens updateSecurity: Today\'s focus is on the security situation in Benghazi. There is new local reporting that hotels are being targeted. The INC conducted a raid on a house/storage facility and found and arrested an Egyptian cell reportedly there for the purpose of attacking hotels. It is believed they were connected to the cell arrested last week, and that Interrogation of those arrested earlier led to this round of arrests. Ahmed Qadafadarn, cousin of Qadhafi who was envoy to Egypt (and was rumored to have defected), is purportedly the funder and organizer of this cell. CA updated its travel guidance to tell travelers to stay away from the Fadihi Hotel. Stevens will inform the INC this afternoon. [NOTE: for your reference, I appended the new WM at the end of this email.] Stevens will be meeting with MFA in one hour and will make a written request for better security at the hotel and for better security-related coordination. He still feels comfortable in the hotel. They are looking into the idea of moving into a villa, but that is some way off. Need to consider resource requirements (would need TDY\'er with authority to sign lease, hire local guards, etc.). Based on discussion with DS yesterday, the hotel remains the safest location. Stevens will continue to work to have the TNC post more people outside and beef up security presence. They have a good set back and are way off the ground. Flights: Stevens checked with head of the airport. There are no regular humanitarian or other flights, however, there are flights coming in and the airport could support an air bridge if any country wanted to sat one up. Stevens will see his European counterparts this afternoon and will ask how they are bringing in their people and whether we can be part of it. - Trip to Rome: Stevens doesn\'t know yet if Jai is going to Rome. As of now, he\'s inclined not to go but he might change his mind. If the Department thinks he ought to go, Stevens can pass that message. As it stands now Mahmoud Jabril and All Tarhouni will be going. Misrata: Stevens spoke with Brig. Gen. Hassi re Misrata. The general was pretty dear that the ostensible move by Qadhafi forces out of the area is a ruse. They are withdrawing troops so they won\'t be hit by NATO, but will send them back in in civilian clothing so they can continue killing that way. Hassi said the assertion Qadhafi would leave to the tribes to resolve was ridiculous because there are no armed tribes around.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1050 - C05760280.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1050 - C05760280.txt','FP--Kudos, Madam SIP!That is really cool to share the list w you and a nice recognition of our year\'s work. Onward!','FP--Kudos, Madam SIP!That is really cool to share the list w you and a nice recognition of our year\'s work. Onward!','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1051 - C05760281.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1051 - C05760281.txt','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe Wilson1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 FYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/09/2024 Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 20th ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. I am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe Wilson1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 FYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/09/2024 Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 20th ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. I am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1052 - C05760283.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1052 - C05760283.txt','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family. Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business.','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: \"He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family.\" Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1054 - C05760285.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1054 - C05760285.txt','A death in \'s family A death in s familyHave you learned any more? I\'m copying Lauren to get his #s. Can we find out more? Cheryl, As you know, l is serving as a public delegate to UNGA. I don\'t have details, but we have just learned that \'s son died this weekend. We do not know more than that and so far, there is nothing in the press about it. I thought you and the Secretary would want know about this. Will update you if I learn more. Brooke','A death in \'s family A death in s familyHave you learned any more? I\'m copying Lauren to get his #s. Can we find out more? Cheryl, As you know, l is serving as a public delegate to UNGA. I don\'t have details, but we have just learned that \'s son died this weekend. We do not know more than that and so far, there is nothing in the press about it. I thought you and the Secretary would want know about this. Will update you if I learn more. Brooke','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1056 - C05760287.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1056 - C05760287.txt','Samual heyman Samba! heymanWhere is Bill? Can I call his cell or Doug\'s? We are doing letter Also have a number if you want to call Wjc is supposed to call as well. Pis be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P.','Samual heyman Samba! heymanWhere is Bill? Can I call his cell or Doug\'s? We are doing letter Also have a number if you want to call Wjc is supposed to call as well. Pis be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1057 - C05760289.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1057 - C05760289.txt','Call listPis add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pis send me their addresses and numbers','Call listPis add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pis send me their addresses and numbers','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1058 - C05760291.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1058 - C05760291.txt','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('106 - C05739682.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\106 - C05739682.txt','Ending of speechOk. I\'ll read the whole thing. Can you email it to me? B5','Ending of speechOk. I\'ll read the whole thing. Can you email it to me? B5','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1060 - C05760293.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1060 - C05760293.txt','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Same as Isabelle?just hands. III ask. What time? Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according \' to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Same as Isabelle?just hands. III ask. What time? Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according \' to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1061 - C05760294.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1061 - C05760294.txt','ScheduleDear Hillary, I too am sorry not to be able to see you this time. I am currently making about one trip a month to DC for Symbion, so I am sure there will be an opportunity in the near future. I hesitate to pester you personally so if there is somebody I can work through to coordinate a time please let me know or have them drop me a note. My schedule is much more flexible than yours. By the way I just returned from Angola. Your stop there was a big hit. I found Luanda to be fascinating and much different from much of Africa. I also found the women to be much more overtly powerful in their own right and not exercising that power through their husbands. How refreshing. Valerie speaks to Women\'s Voices tonight and in. prepping has been reading Half the Sky which reinforces everything you and Melanne have been fighting for for years. When I gave my ambassadorial farewell address in Gabon in 1995 I made a point of saying that if I were the God of development assistance I would do only one thing: give all the money to the women and then sit back and watch them drive African economies forward. I hope you succeed in pushing the world in that direction. I don\'t know of a more forceful and qualified advocate. Joe Ambassador Joseph Wilson Director, Symbion Power Email: website: www.symbion-power.com This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify immediately. Joe--','ScheduleDear Hillary, I too am sorry not to be able to see you this time. I am currently making about one trip a month to DC for Symbion, so I am sure there will be an opportunity in the near future. I hesitate to pester you personally so if there is somebody I can work through to coordinate a time please let me know or have them drop me a note. My schedule is much more flexible than yours. By the way I just returned from Angola. Your stop there was a big hit. I found Luanda to be fascinating and much different from much of Africa. I also found the women to be much more overtly powerful in their own right and not exercising that power through their husbands. How refreshing. Valerie speaks to Women\'s Voices tonight and in. prepping has been reading \"Half the Sky\" which reinforces everything you and Melanne have been fighting for for years. When I gave my ambassadorial farewell address in Gabon in 1995 I made a point of saying that if I were the God of development assistance I would do only one thing: give all the money to the women and then sit back and watch them drive African economies forward. I hope you succeed in pushing the world in that direction. I don\'t know of a more forceful and qualified advocate. Joe Ambassador Joseph Wilson Director, Symbion Power Email: website: www.symbion-power.com This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify immediately. Joe--','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1062 - C05760295.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1062 - C05760295.txt','Question on S RetreatI agree--we should stick w principals. I thought everyone else was confirmed? What was reaction to Raj? We\'re getting ready to get a lot of these ? I think not b/c it defeats the purpose of having A/S and others meet and get to know each other. Cheryl, the General will be traveling during the November 20 Secretary\'s retreat. May I attend in his absence? Thank you Timothy R. Shortley Deputy to SE Gration Office of the U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan (S/USSES) Department of State, Room 5819 202-647-4531','Question on S RetreatI agree--we should stick w principals. I thought everyone else was confirmed? What was reaction to Raj? We\'re getting ready to get a lot of these ? I think not b/c it defeats the purpose of having A/S and others meet and get to know each other. Cheryl, the General will be traveling during the November 20 Secretary\'s retreat. May I attend in his absence? Thank you Timothy R. Shortley Deputy to SE Gration Office of the U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan (S/USSES) Department of State, Room 5819 202-647-4531','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1063 - C05760296.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1063 - C05760296.txt','UpdateWe should do. Do you still want this night (assuming also af/pak is that day?) Nancy Parrish following up ? okay to relay the night of the 23rd yet? Hi Lona, are we close to coming up with a date? Sent from my iPhone','UpdateWe should do. Do you still want this night (assuming also af/pak is that day?) Nancy Parrish following up ? okay to relay the night of the 23rd yet? Hi Lona, are we close to coming up with a date? Sent from my iPhone','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1064 - C05760299.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1064 - C05760299.txt','Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to elk so i\'ve pushed it to Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to eik so i\'ve pushed it to back -- we need to talkback -- we need to talk Can we talk now? I just woke up again.','Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to elk so i\'ve pushed it to Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to eik so i\'ve pushed it to back -- we need to talkback -- we need to talk Can we talk now? I just woke up again.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1065 - C05760300.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1065 - C05760300.txt','Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to eik so i\'ve pushed it to Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to eik so i\'ve pushed it to back -- we need to talk Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to eik so I\'ve pushed it to back -- we need to talkback -- we need to talk Call only my berry. calling Can we talk now? I just woke up again.','Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to eik so i\'ve pushed it to Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to eik so i\'ve pushed it to back -- we need to talk Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to eik so I\'ve pushed it to back -- we need to talkback -- we need to talk Call only my berry. calling Can we talk now? I just woke up again.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1066 - C05760303.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1066 - C05760303.txt','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a contract with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of top slicing the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies. There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. This was done for News International, a Tory insider said yesterday. Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened. In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the abysmal record of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its total failure to stop the BBC buying the Lonely','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a \"contract\" with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of \"top slicing\" the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies \"focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies\". There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. \"This was done for News International,\" a Tory insider said yesterday. \"Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened.\" In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the \"abysmal record\" of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its \"total failure\" to stop the BBC buying the Lonely','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1067 - C05760304.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1067 - C05760304.txt','This amAny word on Kennedy funeral? They will call the secure ste on 3rd floor at 10:30. Yes, I can do at 10:30. Holbrooke asking to talk to as soon as possible. Also can u do secure mitchell call at 10:30?','This amAny word on Kennedy funeral? They will call the secure ste on 3rd floor at 10:30. Yes, I can do at 10:30. Holbrooke asking to talk to as soon as possible. Also can u do secure mitchell call at 10:30?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1068 - C05760306.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1068 - C05760306.txt','are you awakeYes--call my berry or the black phone in my room.','are you awakeYes--call my berry or the black phone in my room.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1069 - C05760307.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1069 - C05760307.txt','are you awakeI haven\'t been able to get a line out on my berry so that may be why. But ops should be able to connect on the black. Just tried you - went to vox - calling ops Yes--call my berry or the black phone in my room.','are you awakeI haven\'t been able to get a line out on my berry so that may be why. But ops should be able to connect on the black. Just tried you - went to vox - calling ops Yes--call my berry or the black phone in my room.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('107 - C05739683.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\107 - C05739683.txt','HRC @ CSIS - v8Attachments: HRC @ CSIS - v8.doc Here you go','HRC @ CSIS - v8Attachments: HRC @ CSIS - v8.doc Here you go','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1070 - C05760308.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1070 - C05760308.txt','Malaysians cannot do 730When am I supposed to call Libyans?','Malaysians cannot do 730When am I supposed to call Libyans?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1071 - C05760309.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1071 - C05760309.txt','Re:I am going to leave so calls will have to be on my berry. Someone should email and I will then call in.','Re:I am going to leave so calls will have to be on my berry. Someone should email and I will then call in.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1072 - C05760311.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1072 - C05760311.txt','Birthdays todayI reached Katie but Shelly\'s voice mail wasn\'t set up. Can you track her down and tell her I tried. Thx.','Birthdays todayI reached Katie but Shelly\'s voice mail wasn\'t set up. Can you track her down and tell her I tried. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1073 - C05760312.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1073 - C05760312.txt','What can we do?Thx. Pls read the following. I\'ve followed this case B6 B5 Sullivan, Jacob J B6 B5 Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated.','What can we do?Thx. Pls read the following. I\'ve followed this case B6 B5 Sullivan, Jacob J B6 B5 Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1075 - C05760314.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1075 - C05760314.txt','Re:I just left, so if I get there by then, I will. Do you think that can work?','Re:I just left, so if I get there by then, I will. Do you think that can work?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1076 - C05760315.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1076 - C05760315.txt','Birthdays todayThx. I talked to Shelly and she is grateful for your call. She has a new phone and hasn\'t set up her VM yet. I reached Katie but Shelly\'s voice mail wasn\'t set up. Can you track her down and tell her I tried. Thx. ###','Birthdays todayThx. I talked to Shelly and she is grateful for your call. She has a new phone and hasn\'t set up her VM yet. I reached Katie but Shelly\'s voice mail wasn\'t set up. Can you track her down and tell her I tried. Thx. ###','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1077 - C05760318.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1077 - C05760318.txt','UNGA food EventBan really wants to do this w me but he cannot do it at 3:30 on the 24th because he has to go to P\'burgh. He asked that we work w Bob Orr on his staff to find another time if possible. We should try to do that asap. He doesn\'t leave NY until afternoon of 24th so possible to do in morning. He returns late afternoon on 25th. What can we work out? If all else fails, work w Orr to get the right representative.','UNGA food EventBan really wants to do this w me but he cannot do it at 3:30 on the 24th because he has to go to P\'burgh. He asked that we work w Bob Orr on his staff to find another time if possible. We should try to do that asap. He doesn\'t leave NY until afternoon of 24th so possible to do in morning. He returns late afternoon on 25th. What can we work out? If all else fails, work w Orr to get the right representative.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1078 - C05760319.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1078 - C05760319.txt','Admiral PlattI have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel.., he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.comh Visit Pea Ridge Confidential, My Personal Blog <http://pearidgeconfidential.blogspot.comh','Admiral PlattI have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel.., he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.comh Visit Pea Ridge Confidential, My Personal Blog <http://pearidgeconfidential.blogspot.comh','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1079 - C05760320.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1079 - C05760320.txt','Have a great time!Cheryl--i\'ll be at home until 4:30 and then all day tomorrow. Email if you want to talk and let me know what you think of Punta Cana. H','Have a great time!Cheryl--i\'ll be at home until 4:30 and then all day tomorrow. Email if you want to talk and let me know what you think of Punta Cana. H','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('108 - C05739684.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\108 - C05739684.txt','Stevens Update on Benghazi -- 4/26 7am Stevens Update On Benghazi -- 4/26 7arnFIRM Fogarty, Daniel .1 All: Ops has provided below the latest Stevens update on Benghazi: ? Traffkaccidenti Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seathelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee Mjuries are light if any. Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? INC head Malunoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to he met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Thanks, Dan','Stevens Update on Benghazi -- 4/26 7am Stevens Update On Benghazi -- 4/26 7arnFIRM Fogarty, Daniel .1 All: Ops has provided below the latest Stevens update on Benghazi: ? Traffkaccidenti Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seathelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee Mjuries are light if any. Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? INC head Malunoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to he met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Thanks, Dan','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1080 - C05760321.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1080 - C05760321.txt','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall, he was expected to say that Reagan\'s constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, \"The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall,\" he was expected to say that Reagan\'s \"constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom\" undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1081 - C05760323.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1081 - C05760323.txt','Fw:See b/I','Fw:See b/I','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1082 - C05760329.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1082 - C05760329.txt','Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Brussels (SBU) Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and BrusselsLet\'s do conf call re this w Jack and whomever else you and he decide. FYI SENSITIVE Gentlemen, Before the end of the day I will send you the latest working version of Jack\'s trip to IIAP&B. We depart here late Tuesday, Sept 1 and return Thurs, Sept 10. Rough version of places and people is: Sept 2-3 Iraq Lew, Verma, Campbell, Elisa Slotkin (NEA), possibly Paul Jones (SRAP) and/or David Robinson (PRM) Sept 4-5 India','Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Brussels (SBU) Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and BrusselsLet\'s do conf call re this w Jack and whomever else you and he decide. FYI SENSITIVE Gentlemen, Before the end of the day I will send you the latest working version of Jack\'s trip to IIAP&B. We depart here late Tuesday, Sept 1 and return Thurs, Sept 10. Rough version of places and people is: Sept 2-3 Iraq Lew, Verma, Campbell, Elisa Slotkin (NEA), possibly Paul Jones (SRAP) and/or David Robinson (PRM) Sept 4-5 India','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1083 - C05760330.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1083 - C05760330.txt','UpdateI forgot I have to do stick. Are you free? Huma/Jake: Just got further updates from a de facto rep and Amb Llorens. The de facto authorities have decided to turn this exercise into a sort of loya girga to get buy-in for M\'s departure. This evening the discussions included religious groups and business leaders. Tomorrow government officials and others. My de facto contact says results tonight were good although it was not easy for many to accept the logic behind M\'s exit. He said the US once again has been the catalyst for movement in Honduras. Thinking is now for a Monday announcement. We\'ll stay on it and update you. ck','UpdateI forgot I have to do stick. Are you free? Huma/Jake: Just got further updates from a de facto rep and Amb Llorens. The de facto authorities have decided to turn this exercise into a sort of loya girga to get buy-in for M\'s departure. This evening the discussions included religious groups and business leaders. Tomorrow government officials and others. My de facto contact says results tonight were good although it was not easy for many to accept the logic behind M\'s exit. He said the US once again has been the catalyst for movement in Honduras. Thinking is now for a Monday announcement. We\'ll stay on it and update you. ck','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1084 - C05760331.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1084 - C05760331.txt','UpdateI do not think I\'m supposed to be here. I don\'t see another FM. Can you check? Huma/Jake: Just got further updates from a de facto rep and Amb Llorens. The de facto authorities have decided to turn this exercise into a sort of loya girga to get buy-in for M\'s departure. This evening the discussions included religious groups and business leaders. Tomorrow government officials and others. My de facto contact says results tonight were good although it was not easy for many to accept the logic behind M\'s exit. He said the US once again has been the catalyst for movement in Honduras. Thinking is now for a Monday announcement. We\'ll stay on it and update you. ck','UpdateI do not think I\'m supposed to be here. I don\'t see another FM. Can you check? Huma/Jake: Just got further updates from a de facto rep and Amb Llorens. The de facto authorities have decided to turn this exercise into a sort of loya girga to get buy-in for M\'s departure. This evening the discussions included religious groups and business leaders. Tomorrow government officials and others. My de facto contact says results tonight were good although it was not easy for many to accept the logic behind M\'s exit. He said the US once again has been the catalyst for movement in Honduras. Thinking is now for a Monday announcement. We\'ll stay on it and update you. ck','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1085 - C05760333.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1085 - C05760333.txt','Col DCA letterI did not receive another draft. Did it go out?','Col DCA letterI did not receive another draft. Did it go out?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1086 - C05760334.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1086 - C05760334.txt','Have a great time!Will do - taking off from miami now - will call you once we get there around 330pm XO Cdm Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl--i\'ll be at home until 4:30 and then all day tomorrow. Email if you want to talk and let me know what you think of Punta Cana. H','Have a great time!Will do - taking off from miami now - will call you once we get there around 330pm XO Cdm Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl--i\'ll be at home until 4:30 and then all day tomorrow. Email if you want to talk and let me know what you think of Punta Cana. H','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1087 - C05760335.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1087 - C05760335.txt','Are you back in Singapore?Where are you??? HRC','Are you back in Singapore?Where are you??? HRC','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1088 - C05760336.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1088 - C05760336.txt','Mitchell docI like that. Can you prepare cover so I can give to him today? One thought on how to handle the Mitchell doc with the White House: I spoke with Mara a few minutes ago, who concurred with this approach. You may have discussed a different strategy with Mitchell.','Mitchell docI like that. Can you prepare cover so I can give to him today? One thought on how to handle the Mitchell doc with the White House: I spoke with Mara a few minutes ago, who concurred with this approach. You may have discussed a different strategy with Mitchell.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1089 - C05760337.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1089 - C05760337.txt','Cheryl free now if u can talk.I just talked to her. She asked if we\'d been invited to funeral. Have we?','Cheryl free now if u can talk.I just talked to her. She asked if we\'d been \"invited\" to funeral. Have we?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('109 - C05739685.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\109 - C05739685.txt','Ending of speechAttachments: HRC @ CSIS - v8.doc Here is a new version with the alternative ending and our other edits. Dan B5','Ending of speechAttachments: HRC @ CSIS - v8.doc Here is a new version with the alternative ending and our other edits. Dan B5','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1090 - C05760338.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1090 - C05760338.txt','ReminderYes to both. roy spence asked if u would say hello and take a picture with his friends. Its not john wren but someone else who works at omni corn and his wife. Can we do later today in lobby on way out to airport? Also, cathy hall is in town too. Also asking if she can say hello and thought we could do the same. What do u think?','ReminderYes to both. roy spence asked if u would say hello and take a picture with his friends. Its not john wren but someone else who works at omni corn and his wife. Can we do later today in lobby on way out to airport? Also, cathy hall is in town too. Also asking if she can say hello and thought we could do the same. What do u think?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1091 - C05760339.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1091 - C05760339.txt','Mitchell memoPls find Jones and Donilon and give them each a copy. The three copies are in my red bag in a light blue SecState folder. Pls tell them I have told Mitchell to go forward and would appreciate their support. Does that make sense?','Mitchell memoPls find Jones and Donilon and give them each a copy. The three copies are in my red bag in a light blue SecState folder. Pls tell them I have told Mitchell to go forward and would appreciate their support. Does that make sense?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1092 - C05760340.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1092 - C05760340.txt','LiebermanHe wants to come see me w McCain, Graham and Collins about Afstan. Pls put on list to discuss. Joe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.','LiebermanHe wants to come see me w McCain, Graham and Collins about Afstan. Pls put on list to discuss. Joe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1093 - C05760344.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1093 - C05760344.txt','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingWhat is the Bolton letter about the ICC refer to? Sensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingWhat is the Bolton letter about the ICC refer to? Sensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks; they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options; he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1094 - C05760345.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1094 - C05760345.txt','Call ListI have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiese! Rothschild Rapoport','Call ListI have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiese! Rothschild Rapoport','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1095 - C05760346.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1095 - C05760346.txt','Schedule/call listI spoke w Jack Reed. He said I could pick the date in either Oct or Nov to be honored bt BENS. We could pick a Friday when I\'d be back in NY. Did I ask that you set up mtg/meal w Elie Weisel and his wife? Also, I need to see Holbrooke early on Thursday after Labor Day to be briefed before a WH mtg at 11. I can do as early as needed.','Schedule/call listI spoke w Jack Reed. He said I could pick the date in either Oct or Nov to be honored bt BENS. We could pick a Friday when I\'d be back in NY. Did I ask that you set up mtg/meal w Elie Weisel and his wife? Also, I need to see Holbrooke early on Thursday after Labor Day to be briefed before a WH mtg at 11. I can do as early as needed.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1096 - C05760347.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1096 - C05760347.txt','Nooni AliDo you recall Nooni Ali(?), the ten year. old Yemeni girl who got herself divorced? I met her at the Glamour awards last year. There was a CNN story last few days about how unhappy she is, still living at home, not attending school and quite angry that her life is not better. Is there any way we can help her? Could we get her to the US for counselling and education?','Nooni AliDo you recall Nooni Ali(?), the ten year. old Yemeni girl who got herself divorced? I met her at the Glamour awards last year. There was a CNN story last few days about how unhappy she is, still living at home, not attending school and quite angry that her life is not better. Is there any way we can help her? Could we get her to the US for counselling and education?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1097 - C05760348.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1097 - C05760348.txt','Qadahfi and New JerseyI agree. FYI I agree with bill Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT','Qadahfi and New JerseyI agree. FYI I agree with bill Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1098 - C05760349.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1098 - C05760349.txt','Passback and Approps committeesAs you know, I will testify on Dec 15 and want to know if that is too late to sound the alarm about our budget? If so, what should I be doing? If not, we should prepare testimony that we preview and deliver that makes our case. Let me know your thoughts.','Passback and Approps committeesAs you know, I will testify on Dec 15 and want to know if that is too late to sound the alarm about our budget? If so, what should I be doing? If not, we should prepare testimony that we preview and deliver that makes our case. Let me know your thoughts.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('11 - C05739564.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\11 - C05739564.txt','AbZ and Hb3 on Libya and West Bank/Gaza(SBU) I had back-to-back phone calls this morning from Qatari PM/FM Hamad bin Jassim and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed. The content was virtually identical, su esting either rare coincidence or, more likely, an unusual level of UAE-Qatari coordination at yesterday\'s Arab League meeting. Main points (mostly Libya related but one Palestinian-related) are as follows: (SBU) No-Fly Zone: The Arab League has now called for a NFZ the UNSC needs to act. Syria was the last hold- out, but the resolution passed. Time is wasting. Both HbJ and AbZ made the right kind of noises (but still less than a solid commitment) that there would be some kind of Qatari and Emirati participation in an international effort. Their chicken-and-egg question to me was, are we going to support a NFZ? If we are, then we can talk about the other participation. (SBU) Recognizing the Council: Both urged us to do so. I noted that the Arab League statement fell short of recognition. They urged us to find some kind of language that would suggest moving in that direction, and I noted our decisions to suspend the operations of the Libyan Embassy, have S meet with Mahmoud Jibril of the Council, and send a diplomatic representative to Benghazi. They pushed for more, with HbJ going to far as to say that recognition of the Council will help underscore to Qadhafi and his circle that he\'s finished. (SBU) Jibril meeting: They each said the same thing that Gene Cretz has picked up separately, that Jibril doesn\'t want media for his meeting with S unless he feels that there will be something significant out of the meeting. HbJ is providing a plane for Jibril to get to Paris. HbJ more than AbZ agreed with me that the meeting itself is a significant deliverable AbZ urged us not to be slower or quieter than France. (SBU) West Bank/Gaza: Both reacted negatively to Israeli announcements regarding hundreds of houses in the West Bank. They asked if we were going to say anything I noted we were still at this point getting the facts. Jeff, you guys just aren\'t serious, AbZ complained. I noted the political context, in which a family was brutally murdered.','AbZ and Hb3 on Libya and West Bank/Gaza(SBU) I had back-to-back phone calls this morning from Qatari PM/FM Hamad bin Jassim and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed. The content was virtually identical, su esting either rare coincidence or, more likely, an unusual level of UAE-Qatari coordination at yesterday\'s Arab League meeting. Main points (mostly Libya related but one Palestinian-related) are as follows: (SBU) No-Fly Zone: The Arab League has now called for a NFZ; the UNSC needs to act. Syria was the last hold- out, but the resolution passed. Time is wasting. Both HbJ and AbZ made the right kind of noises (but still less than a solid commitment) that there would be some kind of Qatari and Emirati participation in an international effort. Their chicken-and-egg question to me was, are we going to support a NFZ? If we are, then we can talk about the other participation. (SBU) Recognizing the Council: Both urged us to do so. I noted that the Arab League statement fell short of recognition. They urged us to find some kind of language that would suggest moving in that direction, and I noted our decisions to suspend the operations of the Libyan Embassy, have S meet with Mahmoud Jibril of the Council, and send a diplomatic representative to Benghazi. They pushed for more, with HbJ going to far as to say that recognition of the Council will help underscore to Qadhafi and his circle that he\'s finished. (SBU) Jibril meeting: They each said the same thing that Gene Cretz has picked up separately, that Jibril doesn\'t want media for his meeting with S unless he feels that there will be something significant out of the meeting. HbJ is providing a plane for Jibril to get to Paris. HbJ more than AbZ agreed with me that the meeting itself is a significant deliverable; AbZ urged us not to be slower or quieter than France. (SBU) West Bank/Gaza: Both reacted negatively to Israeli announcements regarding \"hundreds of houses\" in the West Bank. They asked if we were going to say anything; I noted we were still at this point getting the facts. \"Jeff, you guys just aren\'t serious,\" AbZ complained. I noted the political context, in which a family was brutally murdered.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('110 - C05739686.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\110 - C05739686.txt','Holder PDB Re PDBOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7prn. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow, Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return, Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutogiu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDB Re; PDBOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7prn. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow, Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return, Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutogiu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1100 - C05760351.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1100 - C05760351.txt','Kelly, DeclanYeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fvi Cheryl Full security clearance has been granted Heather et al notified Regards pat','Kelly, DeclanYeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fvi Cheryl Full security clearance has been granted Heather et al notified Regards pat','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1101 - C05760352.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1101 - C05760352.txt','FyiThx. I just emailed her. Fyi- today is s birthday. (Sunday nov. 15th) I believe she in on official travel right now. ###','FyiThx. I just emailed her. Fyi- today is s birthday. (Sunday nov. 15th) I believe she in on official travel right now. ###','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1102 - C05760353.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1102 - C05760353.txt','Call ListThx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport','Call ListThx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1103 - C05760354.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1103 - C05760354.txt','Just landed in ShaghaiDo we need to talk?','Just landed in ShaghaiDo we need to talk?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1104 - C05760355.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1104 - C05760355.txt','Declan KellyPls send me #s for him.','Declan KellyPls send me #s for him.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1105 - C05760356.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1105 - C05760356.txt','Just landed in ShaghaiWe should do schedule so I have time w him when I arrive. I\'m going to try to get their earlier if I can. What are Gayle\'s issues? > Am good - nothing new to report - been meeting all am with Raj and co for confirmation issues and the key issues that Gayle stepped him through so he knows how to navigate - his earlier participation in our dev process makes this easier. On Karl not flying - do you want any alone time with him? Do we need to talk?','Just landed in ShaghaiWe should do schedule so I have time w him when I arrive. I\'m going to try to get their earlier if I can. What are Gayle\'s issues? > Am good - nothing new to report - been meeting all am with Raj and co for confirmation issues and the key issues that Gayle stepped him through so he knows how to navigate - his earlier participation in our dev process makes this easier. On Karl not flying - do you want any alone time with him? Do we need to talk?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1106 - C05760357.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1106 - C05760357.txt','Heard anything re shows today?Besides the invite to coffee?','Heard anything re shows today?Besides the invite to coffee?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1107 - C05760358.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1107 - C05760358.txt','Kelly, DecIan Kelly, DeclanCan you get announce ready so as soon as I reach him, you can get it out? Yes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl Full security clearance has been granted Heather et al notified','Kelly, DecIan Kelly, DeclanCan you get announce ready so as soon as I reach him, you can get it out? Yes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl Full security clearance has been granted Heather et al notified','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1108 - C05760359.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1108 - C05760359.txt','Interesting from LandlerAnyway this can be shared w Denis? Anything else I need to know? I\'m up for the day. Fyi to you I was just talking to Mark Landler and relayed at the behest of the IG that they wanted to be sure Mark understood that the current IG inspection of Kabul is routine and that it always includes a leadership/management survey of the boss. Mark laughed and said he understood that, because of his knowledge of the inspection that is wrapping up in my bureau. It is why he put mention of the inspection at the tail end of the story. B5 B6 PJ','Interesting from LandlerAnyway this can be shared w Denis? Anything else I need to know? I\'m up for the day. Fyi to you I was just talking to Mark Landler and relayed at the behest of the IG that they wanted to be sure Mark understood that the current IG inspection of Kabul is routine and that it always includes a leadership/management survey of the boss. Mark laughed and said he understood that, because of his knowledge of the inspection that is wrapping up in my bureau. It is why he put mention of the inspection at the tail end of the story. B5 B6 PJ','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1109 - C05760360.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1109 - C05760360.txt','Follow upThe devil will be in the details, but I see no flags. Can you talk? I met with Steve. We had a good cony and discussed a number of areas of focus, most of which are 13/1. Take a look and flag any concerns. I am going to discuss with Jack this am. Cdm i-ii Cheryl, Thanks for the meeting on Friday. I am excited about the possibilities. As we discussed, here are some initial ideas on some of the isssues I might work on. Let me know if this is more-or-less in the right direction -- I am not quite sure what wold be most helpful. Feel free to drop, add, or otherwise change anything. Anyway, here is a first shot. Best, Steve','Follow upThe devil will be in the details, but I see no flags. Can you talk? I met with Steve. We had a good cony and discussed a number of areas of focus, most of which are 13/1. Take a look and flag any concerns. I am going to discuss with Jack this am. Cdm i-ii Cheryl, Thanks for the meeting on Friday. I am excited about the possibilities. As we discussed, here are some initial ideas on some of the isssues I might work on. Let me know if this is more-or-less in the right direction -- I am not quite sure what wold be most helpful. Feel free to drop, add, or otherwise change anything. Anyway, here is a first shot. Best, Steve','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('111 - C05739687.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\111 - C05739687.txt','Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 1200 (SBU) Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 0700 (SBU) B6Here are more details on the overnight traffic accident. Dear Colleagues, S/E Chris Stevens provided the following update from Benghazi at 1200 EDT to Embassy Tripoli DCM Polaschik and NEA/MAG Director Roebuck: Traffic accident: Following discussions with S/E Stevens and other USG officials, the TNC has agreed not to issue any public statement regarding the accident. S/E Stevens\' USG colleagues are waiting for guidance from their HQ regarding proposed compensation of 52,000 Libyan dinars ($43,312): 13,000 ($10,828) per victim, to cover funeral costs and other compensation. TNC will accompany S/E Stevens on his courtesy calls on the families, to take place either today or tomorrow. In the view of S/E Stevens, the TNC has been handling this incident in a professional and low-profile manner. [Note: S/E Stevens separately provided the following details of the accident: The U.S. vehicle was traveling back from the Benghazi airport at moderate speed. The U.S. vehicle was struck by the Libyan vehicle going at high speed in an intersection. As a correction to earlier information - four people were killed and only two were injured.] Police chief: S/E Stevens met with the Benghazi chief of police today, following discussions related to the accident. The police chief is a university professor who took on these police duties after the revolution. According to the police chief, there are only 3,000 police in the Benghazi area, down from 6,000 prior to the revolution. Many police simply did not return to their jobs after the revolution, as they feared retaliation. EU and UK reps have met with the Special Envoy Stevens reported at 0700 EDT on 4/26: ? Traffic accident: Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seatbelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee injuries are light if any, Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? TNC head Mahmoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to be met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Christina Tomlinson Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center tomfinsonct@state,gov 202-6474512 Itg1kik ,MEN7 oi rrr Ops Center celebrates its SOth anniversary with 24 hours of OPERATIONS CENTER worldwide service on April 30, Register now to participAe.','Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 1200 (SBU) Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 0700 (SBU) B6Here are more details on the overnight traffic accident. Dear Colleagues, S/E Chris Stevens provided the following update from Benghazi at 1200 EDT to Embassy Tripoli DCM Polaschik and NEA/MAG Director Roebuck: Traffic accident: Following discussions with S/E Stevens and other USG officials, the TNC has agreed not to issue any public statement regarding the accident. S/E Stevens\' USG colleagues are waiting for guidance from their HQ regarding proposed compensation of 52,000 Libyan dinars ($43,312): 13,000 ($10,828) per victim, to cover funeral costs and other compensation. TNC will accompany S/E Stevens on his courtesy calls on the families, to take place either today or tomorrow. In the view of S/E Stevens, the TNC has been handling this incident in a professional and low-profile manner. [Note: S/E Stevens separately provided the following details of the accident: The U.S. vehicle was traveling back from the Benghazi airport at moderate speed. The U.S. vehicle was struck by the Libyan vehicle going at high speed in an intersection. As a correction to earlier information - four people were killed and only two were injured.] Police chief: S/E Stevens met with the Benghazi chief of police today, following discussions related to the accident. The police chief is a university professor who took on these police duties after the revolution. According to the police chief, there are only 3,000 police in the Benghazi area, down from 6,000 prior to the revolution. Many police simply did not return to their jobs after the revolution, as they feared retaliation. EU and UK reps have met with the Special Envoy Stevens reported at 0700 EDT on 4/26: ? Traffic accident: Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seatbelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee injuries are light if any, Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? TNC head Mahmoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to be met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Christina Tomlinson Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center tomfinsonct@state,gov 202-6474512 Itg1kik ,MEN7 oi rrr Ops Center celebrates its SOth anniversary with 24 hours of OPERATIONS CENTER worldwide service on April 30\", Register now to participAe.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1110 - C05760362.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1110 - C05760362.txt','Where are you?I am in the restaurant w Bader. Come see us.','Where are you?I am in the restaurant w Bader. Come see us.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1111 - C05760363.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1111 - C05760363.txt','Where are you?I\'m in the restaurant on the first floor. Come see me.','Where are you?I\'m in the restaurant on the first floor. Come see me.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1112 - C05760364.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1112 - C05760364.txt','Talking Points for Secretary\'s Call to Senator KerrySen. Kerry told me he would do all he could to get Raj confirmed, but he needs to meet him asap. Per our conversation Talking Points for the Secretary\'s Call with Senator Kerry','Talking Points for Secretary\'s Call to Senator KerrySen. Kerry told me he would do all he could to get Raj confirmed, but he needs to meet him asap. Per our conversation Talking Points for the Secretary\'s Call with Senator Kerry','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1113 - C05760365.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1113 - C05760365.txt','Eikenberry prepHow\'s it going? Call me at home if you want. Thx.','Eikenberry prepHow\'s it going? Call me at home if you want. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1114 - C05760366.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1114 - C05760366.txt','DecIan KellyPis send me #s for him. \'','DecIan KellyPis send me #s for him. \'','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1115 - C05760367.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1115 - C05760367.txt','Eikenberry prepOk. Call after 3. Thx. It starts at 2. I will call to give you a download as it unfolds. How\'s it going? Call me at home if you want. Thx.','Eikenberry prepOk. Call after 3. Thx. It starts at 2. I will call to give you a download as it unfolds. How\'s it going? Call me at home if you want. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1116 - C05760368.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1116 - C05760368.txt','Jake--When can I make the Karzai call? FYI H called me yesterday when I was out of pocket. Available now if she still wants to talk. Thanks, R','Jake--When can I make the Karzai call? FYI H called me yesterday when I was out of pocket. Available now if she still wants to talk. Thanks, R','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1117 - C05760369.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1117 - C05760369.txt','Death of Johnnie Mae Walker Spargo 11.8.09Pls do letter to Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T From: Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:54:03 -0500 See para 7. HRC is bound to know national org I think, also good friend of and still works for the From:','Death of Johnnie Mae Walker Spargo 11.8.09Pls do letter to Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T From: Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:54:03 -0500 See para 7. HRC is bound to know national org I think, also good friend of and still works for the From:','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1118 - C05760370.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1118 - C05760370.txt','Kelly, DeclanOk. I can have it announced here on Monday - can\'t today Can you get announce ready so as soon as I reach him, you can get it out? Yes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl Full security clearance has been granted Heather et al notified Regards pat','Kelly, DeclanOk. I can have it announced here on Monday - can\'t today Can you get announce ready so as soon as I reach him, you can get it out? Yes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl Full security clearance has been granted Heather et al notified Regards pat','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1119 - C05760371.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1119 - C05760371.txt','Qadahfi and New JerseyKudos to all. FYI Media now calling to confirm details put out in this statement. Ian Libyan Reps tell Rothman Quaddafi not coming to Englewood FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 28, 2009 4:04 pm EST Contact: Bob Decheine (202) 550-7869 Washington, D.C. based representatives of the Libyan government have informed Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) that Col. Moammar Quaddafi, will not be staying in Englewood, New Jersey if he comes to the United States for the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly next month. This information has not yet been confirmed by the White House or the State Department. I am very pleased that Moammar Quaddafi will apparently not be coming to Englewood. His appearance would have presented unnecessary safety and security issues for the residents of Englewood and the Libyan diplomats, said Rothman. I want to thank President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the literally dozens of their appointees I have had the pleasure to work so closely with over the past seven days in achieving this result. I also want to thank the Libyan government for their hard work and consideration in resolving this matter in such a positive fashion. Thanks, Pat. Adding Erica. Colleagues On the assumption that the Department is ready to take the position that we will not permit him to use the NJ property, recommend the following after consultations with the lawyers and experts who handle our hostship responsibilities The Department of State has consulted with the Government of Libya regarding the impending visit of Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi to attend the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. In keeping with prior arrangements, the Englewood, New Jersey property is not available for any use in connection with the upcoming visit I don\'t think that we want/need to get into particulars about boroughs within NYC Regards Pat p.s. am not sure he is President, I think [but am not sure] that is isn\'t just called Colonel PJ Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT','Qadahfi and New JerseyKudos to all. FYI Media now calling to confirm details put out in this statement. Ian Libyan Reps tell Rothman Quaddafi not coming to Englewood FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 28, 2009 4:04 pm EST Contact: Bob Decheine (202) 550-7869 Washington, D.C. based representatives of the Libyan government have informed Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) that Col. Moammar Quaddafi, will not be staying in Englewood, New Jersey if he comes to the United States for the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly next month. This information has not yet been confirmed by the White House or the State Department. \"I am very pleased that Moammar Quaddafi will apparently not be coming to Englewood. His appearance would have presented unnecessary safety and security issues for the residents of Englewood and the Libyan diplomats,\" said Rothman. I want to thank President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the literally dozens of their appointees I have had the pleasure to work so closely with over the past seven days in achieving this result. I also want to thank the Libyan government for their hard work and consideration in resolving this matter in such a positive fashion.\" Thanks, Pat. Adding Erica. Colleagues On the assumption that the Department is ready to take the position that we will not permit him to use the NJ property, recommend the following after consultations with the lawyers and experts who handle our \"hostship\" responsibilities The Department of State has consulted with the Government of Libya regarding the impending visit of Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi to attend the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. In keeping with prior arrangements, the Englewood, New Jersey property is not available for any use in connection with the upcoming visit I don\'t think that we want/need to get into particulars about boroughs within NYC Regards Pat p.s. am not sure he is \"President\", I think [but am not sure] that is isn\'t just called \"Colonel\" PJ Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('112 - C05739688.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\112 - C05739688.txt','Holder PDBNo I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend. Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pin. He said that it does not have to be secure_ Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7pm to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9arn, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know.. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoucl (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to lOarn. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDBNo I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend. Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pin. He said that it does not have to be secure_ Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7pm to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9arn, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know.. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoucl (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to lOarn. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1120 - C05760372.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1120 - C05760372.txt','Fwd: Passback and Approps committees Passback and Approps committeesI agree. Thx. As of this morning OMB staff report to our staff that they will be presenting an analysis to Peter tomorrow afternoon. We will have some more interaction between our staff that may narrow the gap. It seems like waiting another day before either of us call Peter to see how much they are holding back would bne helpful. Forwarded message','Fwd: Passback and Approps committees Passback and Approps committeesI agree. Thx. As of this morning OMB staff report to our staff that they will be presenting an analysis to Peter tomorrow afternoon. We will have some more interaction between our staff that may narrow the gap. It seems like waiting another day before either of us call Peter to see how much they are holding back would bne helpful. Forwarded message','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1122 - C05760374.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1122 - C05760374.txt','DepartureFirst I heard of this. Assume you know this? I am so sorry to hear this but am glad for you if this is the right thing for you. Let me know if I can help you in any way with your next steps and opportunities. Best. cdm From: Dear Cheryl and Jake, I wanted to let you know that after a great deal of soul-searching, I have decided to leave the State Department in about a month. This was an exceptionally difficult decision one of the most difficult I have made in my life. It has been a honor and a real joy to have been part of the team here at State the past year has been one of the most enriching experiences of my career. I am leaving only for personal reasons after pushing myself as hard as I possibly could the last several years, I need to do this for myself, to spend some time away from work with my family and friends and reenergize. Thank you once again for the remarkable opportunity to serve our country and work for the Secretary. This has been a rare privilege, and I cannot stress enough how appreciative I am. I hold the entire team here in the highest possible regard.','DepartureFirst I heard of this. Assume you know this? I am so sorry to hear this but am glad for you if this is the right thing for you. Let me know if I can help you in any way with your next steps and opportunities. Best. cdm From: Dear Cheryl and Jake, I wanted to let you know that after a great deal of soul-searching, I have decided to leave the State Department in about a month. This was an exceptionally difficult decision; one of the most difficult I have made in my life. It has been a honor and a real joy to have been part of the team here at State; the past year has been one of the most enriching experiences of my career. I am leaving only for personal reasons; after pushing myself as hard as I possibly could the last several years, I need to do this for myself, to spend some time away from work with my family and friends and reenergize. Thank you once again for the remarkable opportunity to serve our country and work for the Secretary. This has been a rare privilege, and I cannot stress enough how appreciative I am. I hold the entire team here in the highest possible regard.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1123 - C05760375.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1123 - C05760375.txt','Kouchner just put a call into you. Checking on subject.I need to call Karzai, Shaun Woodward and then Robinson and McGinness and, now maybe, Kouchner. But I don\'t want to do until later today or tomorrow. Do I have time tomorrow? I will need to allocate 30 minutes to Karzai.','Kouchner just put a call into you. Checking on subject.I need to call Karzai, Shaun Woodward and then Robinson and McGinness and, now maybe, Kouchner. But I don\'t want to do until later today or tomorrow. Do I have time tomorrow? I will need to allocate 30 minutes to Karzai.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1124 - C05760376.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1124 - C05760376.txt','Love the CoatThx! I bought the coat in Kabul in 03 and thought it should get a chance to go home for a visit! See you tomorrow. Your arrival in Kabul landed the front page picture in the NYT and sparked an on-line poll in Huff Post about your coat. At last check, its favorability rating was 77 percent. Safe travels back. PJ','Love the CoatThx! I bought the coat in Kabul in 03 and thought it should get a chance to go home for a visit! See you tomorrow. Your arrival in Kabul landed the front page picture in the NYT and sparked an on-line poll in Huff Post about your coat. At last check, its favorability rating was 77 percent. Safe travels back. PJ','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1125 - C05760377.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1125 - C05760377.txt','Jake--Let\'s make calls tomorrow. And I\'d like a transcript of Karzai\'s CNN interview today. How\'s the prep going? We could reach out in the next couple of hours or alternatively early tomorrow. The Eikenberry points sent last night, plus Holbrooke\'s add\'n, provide a good roadmap. Let us know how you\'d like to proceed. When can I make the Karzai call? FYI H called me yesterday when I was out of pocket. Available now if she still wants to talk','Jake--Let\'s make calls tomorrow. And I\'d like a transcript of Karzai\'s CNN interview today. How\'s the prep going? We could reach out in the next couple of hours or alternatively early tomorrow. The Eikenberry points sent last night, plus Holbrooke\'s add\'n, provide a good roadmap. Let us know how you\'d like to proceed. When can I make the Karzai call? FYI H called me yesterday when I was out of pocket. Available now if she still wants to talk','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1126 - C05760378.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1126 - C05760378.txt','Kelly, Declan Kelly, DecIanHe\'s thrilled. Wants to know when it\'s actually out but will keep it close hold until then. I want to send him to both Ireland and the North as soon as possible. I can have it announced here on Monday - can\'t today Can you get announce ready so as soon as I reach him, you can get it out? Yes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl Full security clearance has been granted Heather et al notified Regards pat','Kelly, Declan Kelly, DecIanHe\'s thrilled. Wants to know when it\'s actually out but will keep it close hold until then. I want to send him to both Ireland and the North as soon as possible. I can have it announced here on Monday - can\'t today Can you get announce ready so as soon as I reach him, you can get it out? Yes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl Full security clearance has been granted Heather et al notified Regards pat','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1127 - C05760382.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1127 - C05760382.txt','just tried to call you - wanted to do a secure call but will have to wait until mondayI\'m sitting right here. So I\'m calling you now.','just tried to call you - wanted to do a secure call but will have to wait until mondayI\'m sitting right here. So I\'m calling you now.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1128 - C05760385.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1128 - C05760385.txt','Call to Chinese FM YangI will do when he is available which should not be for a few hours. Let me know when. Thx. See below Bill burns is asking if you would call yang We can send you formal call sheet and set up call if you want. Madam Secretary, I\'m really sorry to disturb your weekend. 1.4(D) B1 Jim and I agree that it would be very 1.4(D) helpful if you could call FM Yang as soon as possible this weekend and press the point with him. If you\'re able to, here B1 are a few suggested points. Begin points: B5','Call to Chinese FM YangI will do when he is available which should not be for a few hours. Let me know when. Thx. See below Bill burns is asking if you would call yang We can send you formal call sheet and set up call if you want. Madam Secretary, I\'m really sorry to disturb your weekend. 1.4(D) B1 Jim and I agree that it would be very 1.4(D) helpful if you could call FM Yang as soon as possible this weekend and press the point with him. If you\'re able to, here B1 are a few suggested points. Begin points: B5','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1129 - C05760386.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1129 - C05760386.txt','Call listWere these added? Tutu: Gail Collins: I\'m working on addresses for both, and will all of the below to your call grid. I\'ll send an updated grid to Huma within the hour. The Gail Collins book will be on your desk when you return. Pls add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pls send me their addresses and numbers','Call listWere these added? Tutu: Gail Collins: I\'m working on addresses for both, and will all of the below to your call grid. I\'ll send an updated grid to Huma within the hour. The Gail Collins book will be on your desk when you return. Pls add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pls send me their addresses and numbers','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('113 - C05739689.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\113 - C05739689.txt','Holder PDS PDBIs Dan coming at 9? No I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend, Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK MI Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 israell PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Alati-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud CT) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King _Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so i missed Dan. Could he come back after finish my calls? But don\'t have the call schedule yet so don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDS PDBIs Dan coming at 9? No I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend, Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK MI Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 israell PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Alati-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud CT) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King _Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so i missed Dan. Could he come back after finish my calls? But don\'t have the call schedule yet so don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1130 - C05760387.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1130 - C05760387.txt','Blair12:45 would be better for Blair. What about Yang call? Tony blair asking if you are free to talk tomorrow (sunday) at 12:30?','Blair12:45 would be better for Blair. What about Yang call? Tony blair asking if you are free to talk tomorrow (sunday) at 12:30?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1131 - C05760389.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1131 - C05760389.txt','Chris Hill letter re HakimLetter fine to go.','Chris Hill letter re HakimLetter fine to go.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1132 - C05760390.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1132 - C05760390.txt','Health Care UpdateFinally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed yes vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture.','Health Care UpdateFinally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed \"yes\" vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1133 - C05760392.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1133 - C05760392.txt','Are you up?I am and would like to talk before 8 if you can. Thx.','Are you up?I am and would like to talk before 8 if you can. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1134 - C05760393.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1134 - C05760393.txt','Also reminderOk Tony blair is confirmed for 12:45 today. Ops will connect to house.','Also reminderOk Tony blair is confirmed for 12:45 today. Ops will connect to house.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1135 - C05760396.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1135 - C05760396.txt','Re:Maggie---I hope all is well. Pls giver?My very best. Love, Hillary','Re:Maggie---I hope all is well. Pls giver?My very best. Love, Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1136 - C05760397.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1136 - C05760397.txt','Re: FW:Cheryl--I emailed Maggie. Pls let me know what you find out. FYI','Re: FW:Cheryl--I emailed Maggie. Pls let me know what you find out. FYI','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1137 - C05760399.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1137 - C05760399.txt','Holbrooke just called for you.I gave them to Jake. Also, assume you are giving any edits to documents directly to richard? Ops called to see if you were going to send edits back thru secure fax. I assume you are not.','Holbrooke just called for you.I gave them to Jake. Also, assume you are giving any edits to documents directly to richard? Ops called to see if you were going to send edits back thru secure fax. I assume you are not.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1138 - C05760400.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1138 - C05760400.txt','Honduras Military Coup DecisionOk--i should be free after 2. Pls email when you want to talk. See NI - will call you later today to discuss my convs on this matter INTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for specified legal prohibitions on assistance. Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be','Honduras Military Coup DecisionOk--i should be free after 2. Pls email when you want to talk. See NI - will call you later today to discuss my convs on this matter INTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for \"specified legal prohibitions on assistance.\" Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1140 - C05760403.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1140 - C05760403.txt','Mini scheduleCan you pls send me a copy for today?','Mini scheduleCan you pls send me a copy for today?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1141 - C05760404.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1141 - C05760404.txt','Mini scheduleTell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am 11:25 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 1:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30pm SCHEDULING W/HUMA AND LONA 2:00pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 2:30 pm 3:30 pm 3:50 pm 3:55 pm OFFICE TIME Secretary\'s Office BILATERAL w/SAUDI FOREIGN MINISTER PRINCE SAUD AL FAISAL James Madison Room, 8th Floor, *Camera Spray at Top PHOTO w/ BOARD OF GAYS AND LESBIANS IN FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES Secretary\'s Outer Office 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/ALGERIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MOURAD 4:30 pm MEDELCI Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at bottom. 4:30pm BRIEFING w/RICH VERMA AND TODD STERN Can you pis send me a copy for today?','Mini scheduleTell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am 11:25 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 1:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30pm SCHEDULING W/HUMA AND LONA 2:00pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 2:30 pm 3:30 pm 3:50 pm 3:55 pm OFFICE TIME Secretary\'s Office BILATERAL w/SAUDI FOREIGN MINISTER PRINCE SAUD AL FAISAL James Madison Room, 8th Floor, *Camera Spray at Top PHOTO w/ BOARD OF GAYS AND LESBIANS IN FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES Secretary\'s Outer Office 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/ALGERIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MOURAD 4:30 pm MEDELCI Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at bottom. 4:30pm BRIEFING w/RICH VERMA AND TODD STERN Can you pis send me a copy for today?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1142 - C05760405.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1142 - C05760405.txt','Mini schedulePls tell Huma and all I\'m still in the lunch so apologize ti Saud. Will do Tell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER 11:25 am SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM 12:15 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM 1:15 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department Can you pls send me a copy for today?','Mini schedulePls tell Huma and all I\'m still in the lunch so apologize ti Saud. Will do Tell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER 11:25 am SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM 12:15 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM 1:15 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department Can you pls send me a copy for today?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1143 - C05760406.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1143 - C05760406.txt','Call ListDid we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild','Call ListDid we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1144 - C05760407.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1144 - C05760407.txt','Call ListI cannot do before 1 today. What about 7 or 8 am tomorrow? He can to anytime this morning before 1pm, or anytime tomorrow. (He is travelling after lpm today). Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport','Call ListI cannot do before 1 today. What about 7 or 8 am tomorrow? He can to anytime this morning before 1pm, or anytime tomorrow. (He is travelling after lpm today). Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1145 - C05760408.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1145 - C05760408.txt','Mini scheduleComing now. Where should I go? Will do Tell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am 11:25 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am 12:00 pm 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 1:15 pm POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm . ARRIVE State Department Can you pls send me a copy for today?','Mini scheduleComing now. Where should I go? Will do Tell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am 11:25 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am 12:00 pm 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 1:15 pm POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm . ARRIVE State Department Can you pls send me a copy for today?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1146 - C05760409.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1146 - C05760409.txt','Call ListOk. III suggest that and confirm with you. His office said he would be available any time tomorrow, so I\'m sure it\'ll be fine. But I will check back and confirm. I cannot do before 1 today. What about 7 or 8 am tomorrow? He can to anytime this morning before 1pm, or anytime tomorrow. (He is travelling after 1pm today). Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport','Call ListOk. III suggest that and confirm with you. His office said he would be available any time tomorrow, so I\'m sure it\'ll be fine. But I will check back and confirm. I cannot do before 1 today. What about 7 or 8 am tomorrow? He can to anytime this morning before 1pm, or anytime tomorrow. (He is travelling after 1pm today). Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1147 - C05760411.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1147 - C05760411.txt','Call ListLauren told me after 1 would not work for him so that\'s why tomorrow is better. As I mentioned to you last night, lauren reports he can talk anytime after 1pm today. Or anytime tomorrow. U need to let us know when. Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Pod esta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport','Call ListLauren told me after 1 would not work for him so that\'s why tomorrow is better. As I mentioned to you last night, lauren reports he can talk anytime after 1pm today. Or anytime tomorrow. U need to let us know when. Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Pod esta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1149 - C05760413.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1149 - C05760413.txt','Saudi-CubaI mentioned to you that Saud asked if we objected to their making a grant to Cuba for development in health. I don\'t see why we should but I may be missing something. Pis run the traps.','Saudi-CubaI mentioned to you that Saud asked if we objected to their making a grant to Cuba for development in health. I don\'t see why we should but I may be missing something. Pis run the traps.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('115 - C05739692.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\115 - C05739692.txt','Question and update--I approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma will speak to Holder. Does he need to speak secure? I can do either.. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ops will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by Would you like to take this tonight?','Question and update--I approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma will speak to Holder. Does he need to speak secure? I can do either.. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ops will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by Would you like to take this tonight?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1150 - C05760414.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1150 - C05760414.txt','Coordinated Baghdad Explosions Kill 90 (SBU)Have you left yet? (SBU) The death toll continues to rise in bombing\'s that injured 130 more, media report. Embassy Baghdad is unaware of any American citizens killed or injured in the four confirmed blasts, and affirms all Mission personnel are accounted for. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Coordinated Baghdad Explosions Kill 90 (SBU)Have you left yet? (SBU) The death toll continues to rise in bombing\'s that injured 130 more, media report. Embassy Baghdad is unaware of any American citizens killed or injured in the four confirmed blasts, and affirms all Mission personnel are accounted for. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1151 - C05760415.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1151 - C05760415.txt','PrebriefWill Eikenberry be there?','PrebriefWill Eikenberry be there?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1152 - C05760416.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1152 - C05760416.txt','Coordinated Baghdad Explosions Kill 90 (SBU)No--pis go today. I told her that! was sorry I couldn\'t be there but want you both to go ahead today and just call/email to tell me what\'s happening lam headed to airport but Have you left yet? (SBU) The death toll continues to rise in bombings that injured 130 more, media report. Embassy Baghdad is unaware of any American citizens killed or injured in the four confirmed blasts, and affirms all Mission personnel are accounted for. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Coordinated Baghdad Explosions Kill 90 (SBU)No--pis go today. I told her that! was sorry I couldn\'t be there but want you both to go ahead today and just call/email to tell me what\'s happening lam headed to airport but Have you left yet? (SBU) The death toll continues to rise in bombings that injured 130 more, media report. Embassy Baghdad is unaware of any American citizens killed or injured in the four confirmed blasts, and affirms all Mission personnel are accounted for. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1153 - C05760417.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1153 - C05760417.txt','Yang can take call at 9am today? Ok?Ok but will need call sheet and update from Burns/Steinberg.','Yang can take call at 9am today? Ok?Ok but will need call sheet and update from Burns/Steinberg.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1154 - C05760418.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1154 - C05760418.txt','HaririJeff--When I spoke w him, he mentioned a cable that he thought threatened our support for the LAF. Do you know what that is about?','HaririJeff--When I spoke w him, he mentioned a cable that he thought threatened our support for the LAF. Do you know what that is about?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1155 - C05760420.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1155 - C05760420.txt','Checking inGreat - let\'s do 730 your time. X0 Mills, Cheryl D Sorry we didn\'t talk last night but I actually collapsed when I got back from my speech. Let\'s try again tonight. Let me know what time will work. I should be home by 7. Hope you\'re loving the sun!','Checking inGreat - let\'s do 730 your time. X0 Mills, Cheryl D Sorry we didn\'t talk last night but I actually collapsed when I got back from my speech. Let\'s try again tonight. Let me know what time will work. I should be home by 7. Hope you\'re loving the sun!','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1156 - C05760421.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1156 - C05760421.txt','Shuttle tomorrowI will have to go into office first. Can I get on the 11 or 12?','Shuttle tomorrowI will have to go into office first. Can I get on the 11 or 12?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1157 - C05760422.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1157 - C05760422.txt','Isabelle at 7:30 per usual.Ok. Hope you got some sleep!','Isabelle at 7:30 per usual.Ok. Hope you got some sleep!','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1158 - C05760423.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1158 - C05760423.txt','Miliband callI\'m in the car. Will ops call me or should I call in?','Miliband callI\'m in the car. Will ops call me or should I call in?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1159 - C05760424.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1159 - C05760424.txt','Dinner tonightNot necessary. I\'m just stopping by. Lauren can meet you there if you decide to go. Is at 7pm in the Jockey Club of the Fairfax Hotel 2100 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest','Dinner tonightNot necessary. I\'m just stopping by. Lauren can meet you there if you decide to go. Is at 7pm in the Jockey Club of the Fairfax Hotel 2100 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('116 - C05739693.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\116 - C05739693.txt','King of Morocco Question and updateI can do it right now. His office called and said that he is available now. Do you want to take it this morning? approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma --I will speak to Holder. Does he need to speak secure? I can do either. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ps will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by Would you like to take this tonight?','King of Morocco Question and updateI can do it right now. His office called and said that he is available now. Do you want to take it this morning? approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma --I will speak to Holder. Does he need to speak secure? I can do either. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ps will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by Would you like to take this tonight?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1160 - C05760425.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1160 - C05760425.txt','NPR documentsDo we have any independent third opinion we can ask for advice? As I mentioned, you will be receiving a binder of NPR documents tonight. I mischaracterized the structure of the binder. The cover note is merely an extended table of contents, and behind it are six 2- or 3-pagers on the six major questions on which they seek your guidance. The papers are technical, and some are easier to read than others, but it is worth a quick scan tonight before they march through them tomorrow.','NPR documentsDo we have any independent third opinion we can ask for advice? As I mentioned, you will be receiving a binder of NPR documents tonight. I mischaracterized the structure of the binder. The cover note is merely an extended table of contents, and behind it are six 2- or 3-pagers on the six major questions on which they seek your guidance. The papers are technical, and some are easier to read than others, but it is worth a quick scan tonight before they march through them tomorrow.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1161 - C05760426.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1161 - C05760426.txt','Isabelle at 7:30 per usual./See you later today. Ok. Hope you got some sleep!','Isabelle at 7:30 per usual./See you later today. Ok. Hope you got some sleep!','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1162 - C05760427.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1162 - C05760427.txt','Kudos!Dear Mike--- Congrats on your book you must be very excited to see it in print after so much work. I\'m looking forward to reading it. And I hope you\'re working on the democracy/human rights speech I\'m giving the week of the 7th. Are you? Also, David Miliband told me that the UK lost more soldiers in the Falklands than they have in Afghanistan. Would you pls verify that for me? Thx. All the best, and Happy Thanksgiving! Hillary','Kudos!Dear Mike--- Congrats on your book; you must be very excited to see it in print after so much work. I\'m looking forward to reading it. And I hope you\'re working on the democracy/human rights speech I\'m giving the week of the 7th. Are you? Also, David Miliband told me that the UK lost more soldiers in the Falklands than they have in Afghanistan. Would you pls verify that for me? Thx. All the best, and Happy Thanksgiving! Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1163 - C05760429.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1163 - C05760429.txt','cairo +15 speech in early januaryLona---Could we be ready to do on or before 12/18? I\'m reluctant to schedule for early Jan. Also if we did in Dec, would coincide w Copenhagen. Assume this is something you want to do that we can lock on a date? About six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NG0s, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th-8th if that works on your end. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State','cairo +15 speech in early januaryLona---Could we be ready to do on or before 12/18? I\'m reluctant to schedule for early Jan. Also if we did in Dec, would coincide w Copenhagen. Assume this is something you want to do that we can lock on a date? About six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NG0s, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th-8th if that works on your end. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1164 - C05760432.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1164 - C05760432.txt','Afghan reportingWho do I respond to re these calls? Or are we just sending the memcons?','Afghan reportingWho do I respond to re these calls? Or are we just sending the memcons?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1165 - C05760433.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1165 - C05760433.txt','Afghan reportingOk. We\'ll have the specials summarize the key points of the memcons and circulate them to RCH and senior NSC folks, if that works for you. Who do I respond to re these calls? Or are we just sending the memcons?','Afghan reportingOk. We\'ll have the specials summarize the key points of the memcons and circulate them to RCH and senior NSC folks, if that works for you. Who do I respond to re these calls? Or are we just sending the memcons?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1166 - C05760434.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1166 - C05760434.txt','Statement on settlement moratoriumPer the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.','Statement on settlement moratoriumPer the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1167 - C05760435.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1167 - C05760435.txt','Statement on settlement moratoriumOk. What do you think? Per the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.','Statement on settlement moratoriumOk. What do you think? Per the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1168 - C05760441.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1168 - C05760441.txt','Left mssg w/ yourYou can call at 7. at 730pm B6 We are headed to dinner at 8pm so if I miss you, how early can I call in am?','Left mssg w/ yourYou can call at 7. at 730pm B6 We are headed to dinner at 8pm so if I miss you, how early can I call in am?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1170 - C05760445.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1170 - C05760445.txt','Calls confirmedI doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedI doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1171 - C05760446.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1171 - C05760446.txt','Quartet call is happening this morning (actually now) if you have any interest in Quartet call is happening this morning (actually now) if you have any interest in joining?joining? No but who\'s on it?','Quartet call is happening this morning (actually now) if you have any interest in Quartet call is happening this morning (actually now) if you have any interest in joining?joining? No but who\'s on it?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1172 - C05760447.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1172 - C05760447.txt','Calls confirmedCan\'t wait. You know how much I love making calls. We have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedCan\'t wait. You know how much I love making calls. We have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1173 - C05760448.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1173 - C05760448.txt','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)(U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)(U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1174 - C05760450.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1174 - C05760450.txt','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)What is Ann Lewis\'s email? (U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: 5, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)What is Ann Lewis\'s email? (U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: 5, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1175 - C05760453.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1175 - C05760453.txt','New memo. Decline and fail, etc. Cheers, Sid New memo. Decline and fall, etc. Cheers, SidThanks and Happy Thanksgiving. I will call again over the next few days. CONFIDENTIAL November 26, 2009 For: Hillary','New memo. Decline and fail, etc. Cheers, Sid New memo. Decline and fall, etc. Cheers, SidThanks and Happy Thanksgiving. I will call again over the next few days. CONFIDENTIAL November 26, 2009 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1177 - C05760463.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1177 - C05760463.txt','Outstanding callsI was told we cbuldn\'t get the South Africans to set time for call or call me back. I don\'t want to set times until I see what else I\'m doing. The only calls we didn\'t get done were: Danish FM Moller Swedish FM Bildt Korean FM Yu South African FM Mashabane Do you want to make them tomorrow?','Outstanding callsI was told we cbuldn\'t get the South Africans to set time for call or call me back. I don\'t want to set times until I see what else I\'m doing. The only calls we didn\'t get done were: Danish FM Moller Swedish FM Bildt Korean FM Yu South African FM Mashabane Do you want to make them tomorrow?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1178 - C05760464.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1178 - C05760464.txt','Honduras statementI would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team or000ses to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.','Honduras statementI would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team or000ses to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1179 - C05760465.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1179 - C05760465.txt','EgyptGreat news. Could you have someone send me the breakdown of the votes? Thx so much. Very good outcome in Vienna: 25 votes in favor, incl all 5+1 and India. Your personal efforts were key, and thank you again. First BOG res since 2006 is not a small thing. All best, Bill 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Many thanks./ Your call gives us a good opening, and I think we\'re headed for a solid BOG vote. Happy Thanksgiving ! Bill Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/25/2024 Abu Gheit has two asks-and one big complaint--1)He wants to delay voting until Friday to give more time to round up positive votes. 2)He chairs the NAM and I told him I would inquire about the possibility of delay but that What do you advise? HRC 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1','EgyptGreat news. Could you have someone send me the breakdown of the votes? Thx so much. Very good outcome in Vienna: 25 votes in favor, incl all 5+1 and India. Your personal efforts were key, and thank you again. First BOG res since 2006 is not a small thing. All best, Bill 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Many thanks./ Your call gives us a good opening, and I think we\'re headed for a solid BOG vote. Happy Thanksgiving ! Bill Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/25/2024 Abu Gheit has two asks-and one big complaint--1)He wants to delay voting until Friday to give more time to round up positive votes. 2)He chairs the NAM and I told him I would inquire about the possibility of delay but that What do you advise? HRC 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('118 - C05739695.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\118 - C05739695.txt','King of Morocco Question and updateI can do it right now. His office called and said that he is available now. Do you want to take it this morning? --I approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma --I will speak to Holder Does he need to speak secure? I can do either. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ops will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by. Would you like to take this tonight?','King of Morocco Question and updateI can do it right now. His office called and said that he is available now. Do you want to take it this morning? --I approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma --I will speak to Holder Does he need to speak secure? I can do either. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ops will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by. Would you like to take this tonight?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1180 - C05760466.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1180 - C05760466.txt','EgyptFyi Very good outcome in Vienna: 25 votes in favor, incl all 5+1 and India. Your personal efforts were key, and thank you again. First BOG res since 2006 is not a small thing. All best, Bill 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Many thanks/ B5 Your call gives us a good opening, and I think we\'re headed for a solid BOG vote. Happy Thanksgiving ! Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL Bill ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/25/2024 Abu Gheit has two asks-and one big complaint--1)He wants to delay voting until Friday to give more time to round up positive votes. 2)He chairs the NAM and I told him I would inquire about the possibility of delay but that What do you advise? HRC 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1','EgyptFyi Very good outcome in Vienna: 25 votes in favor, incl all 5+1 and India. Your personal efforts were key, and thank you again. First BOG res since 2006 is not a small thing. All best, Bill 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Many thanks/ B5 Your call gives us a good opening, and I think we\'re headed for a solid BOG vote. Happy Thanksgiving ! Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL Bill ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/25/2024 Abu Gheit has two asks-and one big complaint--1)He wants to delay voting until Friday to give more time to round up positive votes. 2)He chairs the NAM and I told him I would inquire about the possibility of delay but that What do you advise? HRC 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1181 - C05760467.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1181 - C05760467.txt','Call listTake off: Hariri Sulayman Papandreou Ashton Abbas Gheit Faisal Amorim Posner Schuster Solis','Call listTake off: Hariri Sulayman Papandreou Ashton Abbas Gheit Faisal Amorim Posner Schuster Solis','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1182 - C05760468.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1182 - C05760468.txt','I am in the office if you need me or want to catch upI\'m trying to call you now and ops says they can\'t find you. Can you call me?','I am in the office if you need me or want to catch upI\'m trying to call you now and ops says they can\'t find you. Can you call me?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1183 - C05760469.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1183 - C05760469.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1184 - C05760474.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1184 - C05760474.txt','Call ListOk, thx. Donilon can do 730 am tomorrow. III work with huma to sort out logistics. Lauren told me after 1 would not work for him so that\'s why tomorrow is better. As I mentioned to you last night, lauren reports he can talk anytime after 1pm today. Or anytime tomorrow. U need to let us know when. Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport','Call ListOk, thx. Donilon can do 730 am tomorrow. III work with huma to sort out logistics. Lauren told me after 1 would not work for him so that\'s why tomorrow is better. As I mentioned to you last night, lauren reports he can talk anytime after 1pm today. Or anytime tomorrow. U need to let us know when. Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1185 - C05760477.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1185 - C05760477.txt','But fm lieberman is confirmed for 7:30. Sending call sheet now.Ok. Also pls','But fm lieberman is confirmed for 7:30. Sending call sheet now.Ok. Also pls','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1186 - C05760478.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1186 - C05760478.txt','ScheduleI may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?','ScheduleI may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1187 - C05760479.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1187 - C05760479.txt','Three Call Sheets -- Argentina, Peru, UruguayCould I do in the 12:30-1:45 window while driving into the city? Hrc - did jake or anyone discuss calling Argentina, uruguay and Peru on both honduras and copenhagen issues? Calls could take place tomorrow. I\'ve attached call sheets for oscar to print for you. Please let us know if u want to schedule. Huma, Attached are three calls sheets for calls with the foreign ministers from Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. Jake had told us that these calls should happen by tomorrow. Please inform Ops if/when they should book these calls. Thanks, Zia.','Three Call Sheets -- Argentina, Peru, UruguayCould I do in the 12:30-1:45 window while driving into the city? Hrc - did jake or anyone discuss calling Argentina, uruguay and Peru on both honduras and copenhagen issues? Calls could take place tomorrow. I\'ve attached call sheets for oscar to print for you. Please let us know if u want to schedule. Huma, Attached are three calls sheets for calls with the foreign ministers from Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. Jake had told us that these calls should happen by tomorrow. Please inform Ops if/when they should book these calls. Thanks, Zia.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1188 - C05760481.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1188 - C05760481.txt','Honduras Military Coup DecisionI am just taking off. When I land I will call you on your cell. Ok? Will call you around 3pm Ok--i should be free after 2. Pls email when you want to talk. See b/I - will call you later today to discuss my convs on this matter INTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All,','Honduras Military Coup DecisionI am just taking off. When I land I will call you on your cell. Ok? Will call you around 3pm Ok--i should be free after 2. Pls email when you want to talk. See b/I - will call you later today to discuss my convs on this matter INTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All,','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1189 - C05760482.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1189 - C05760482.txt','Quint fmsRELEASE IN PART B5,B6 I agree. I\'m going to propose separate bilats with relevant countries. You ok with proceeding that way? Ambassador Ivo Daalder +32 (0)2-724-3230 (0) daalderih@state.gov','Quint fmsRELEASE IN PART B5,B6 I agree. I\'m going to propose separate bilats with relevant countries. You ok with proceeding that way? Ambassador Ivo Daalder +32 (0)2-724-3230 (0) daalderih@state.gov','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('119 - C05739696.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\119 - C05739696.txt','H: UBL, AQ & Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL May 2, 2011 For Hillary','H: UBL, AQ & Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL May 2, 2011 For Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1190 - C05760483.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1190 - C05760483.txt','Letter for Hillary from Tina BrownPls print. I am so sorry we didn\'t touch base today. I had a quick conversation with I am forwarding the letter from Tina Brown because I think this will be fabulous opportunity for you to showcase your ideas and also your long history of advocating on behalf of women around the world. As always, I defer to your and your staff\'s realities and judgment but did want you to know I am involved and hope you can make it. If not, I love you anyway! Let me what might work for us to chat. I described the possibilities to both in Rhinebeck. Hope you are well. As always, Jill December 10, 2009 Dear Madame Secretary, I am following up on the letter I sent to you on November 8, 2009 at the suggestion of Melanne Verveer. On March 12th and 13th, in New York City, 300 influential women from diverse countries and cultures will come together to illuminate the circumstances of their lives and to explore the still unfulfilled promise of women around the world. Women in the World: Stories and Solutions, will be hosted by The Daily Beast, the United Nations Foundation, Vital Voices Global Partnership, and Diane von Furstenberg (and sponsored by Hewlett Packard who will bring their most creative digital support). We are delighted to announce that for our opening night on Friday, March 12, at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, we have an extraordinary event planned. The legendary Broadway director Julie Taymor has agreed to direct the Vital Voices play Seven, featuring acclaimed film and stage actresses. At the conclusion of this performance, we will host a panel conversation featuring their real-life counterparts: Hafsat Abiola, Farida Azizi, Anabella De Leon, Inez McCormack, Mukhtar Mai, Mu Sochua, and Marina Pisklakova-Parker.','Letter for Hillary from Tina BrownPls print. I am so sorry we didn\'t touch base today. I had a quick conversation with I am forwarding the letter from Tina Brown because I think this will be fabulous opportunity for you to showcase your ideas and also your long history of advocating on behalf of women around the world. As always, I defer to your and your staff\'s realities and judgment but did want you to know I am involved and hope you can make it. If not, I love you anyway! Let me what might work for us to chat. I described the possibilities to both in Rhinebeck. Hope you are well. As always, Jill December 10, 2009 Dear Madame Secretary, I am following up on the letter I sent to you on November 8, 2009 at the suggestion of Melanne Verveer. On March 12th and 13th, in New York City, 300 influential women from diverse countries and cultures will come together to illuminate the circumstances of their lives and to explore the still unfulfilled promise of women around the world. \"Women in the World: Stories and Solutions,\" will be hosted by The Daily Beast, the United Nations Foundation, Vital Voices Global Partnership, and Diane von Furstenberg (and sponsored by Hewlett Packard who will bring their most creative digital support). We are delighted to announce that for our opening night on Friday, March 12, at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, we have an extraordinary event planned. The legendary Broadway director Julie Taymor has agreed to direct the Vital Voices play Seven, featuring acclaimed film and stage actresses. At the conclusion of this performance, we will host a panel conversation featuring their real-life counterparts: Hafsat Abiola, Farida Azizi, Anabella De Leon, Inez McCormack, Mukhtar Mai, Mu Sochua, and Marina Pisklakova-Parker.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1191 - C05760487.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1191 - C05760487.txt','Guinea/MadagascarI agree on both, but wonder can we abstain on the first? Also, I have not rec\'d the speech draft. Should I have ? There are a number of different possibilities for how the decision on the Guinea/Madagascar credentials may go tomorrow. (It is Zambia and Tanzania bringing the challenge on behalf of the AU.) I was under the impression that we would not have to vote on the potential credentials challenges. We may have to. We may have to vote on a motion to *deny* them credentials and exclude them. For the moment, the guidance is to vote to credential all countries ? including these two ? as is customary, while conducting outreach with Tanzania, Zambia, and the AU to explain that we have our own imperatives but we support the fact that they are taking a principled stand. We may have to vote on a motion to *defer* decision, which would allow them to be seated and vote but would not formally grant credentials. For the moment, the guidance is to potentially support such a motion ? this was the practice with respect to South Africa between 1983 and 1994. Everyone is in the same place on this. Ultimately, however, the whole thing may die of its own weight. This is probably the most likely outcome.','Guinea/MadagascarI agree on both, but wonder can we abstain on the first? Also, I have not rec\'d the speech draft. Should I have ? There are a number of different possibilities for how the decision on the Guinea/Madagascar credentials may go tomorrow. (It is Zambia and Tanzania bringing the challenge on behalf of the AU.) I was under the impression that we would not have to vote on the potential credentials challenges. We may have to. We may have to vote on a motion to *deny* them credentials and exclude them. For the moment, the guidance is to vote to credential all countries ? including these two ? as is customary, while conducting outreach with Tanzania, Zambia, and the AU to explain that we have our own imperatives but we support the fact that they are taking a principled stand. We may have to vote on a motion to *defer* decision, which would allow them to be seated and vote but would not formally grant credentials. For the moment, the guidance is to potentially support such a motion ? this was the practice with respect to South Africa between 1983 and 1994. Everyone is in the same place on this. Ultimately, however, the whole thing may die of its own weight. This is probably the most likely outcome.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1192 - C05760488.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1192 - C05760488.txt','ScheduleAlso, once we know what time I need to be in DC, I\'ll need a shuttle time. And I want to lock in my return to NY on Thursday. Do you know what time I can take a shuttle on Thursday? Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?','ScheduleAlso, once we know what time I need to be in DC, I\'ll need a shuttle time. And I want to lock in my return to NY on Thursday. Do you know what time I can take a shuttle on Thursday? Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1193 - C05760490.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1193 - C05760490.txt','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesI just stopped at and no one was home so I\'m heading WASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down, one senior administration official said. Their energies are misdirected. At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon.','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesI just stopped at and no one was home so I\'m heading WASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. \"There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down,\" one senior administration official said. \"Their energies are misdirected.\" At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1194 - C05760493.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1194 - C05760493.txt','OprahWho will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','OprahWho will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1195 - C05760495.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1195 - C05760495.txt','BanOk The best option for ban for the food security meeting is saturday afternoon at 4pm. Cheryl wants to confirm. U ok if I move forward?','BanOk The best option for ban for the food security meeting is saturday afternoon at 4pm. Cheryl wants to confirm. U ok if I move forward?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1196 - C05760496.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1196 - C05760496.txt','OprahBut I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','OprahBut I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1197 - C05760497.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1197 - C05760497.txt','Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni AwardsLuncheon on Dec Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni AwardsLuncheon on Dec 10. Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni Awards Luncheon on Dec 10.10. Pls print. Oh, yes please You and I, twin Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Could I surprise him w a congratulatory letter? That would embarrass him for sure. Can you believe I am now an official Thought you might want to know that our Kevbo is being honored at Chicago-Kent College of Law--distinguished alum that he is. Anyway, just found out this morning and, of course, not from Kevin. Betsy <http://e2ma.net/oz/2632026830/2397997/22728/spacer.gif> Forward this message to a friend <http://e2ma.net/map/view=Forward/ID=22728.2632026830/rid=cc9650badaf47333bba0cd882bcbaf78/send_to_frien d> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/shared/spc.gif> Chicago-Kent College of Law: Alumni E- Brief <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/email/head_center.jpg> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/shared/spc.gif> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/email/head_nav_gold.jpg>','Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni AwardsLuncheon on Dec Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni AwardsLuncheon on Dec 10. Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni Awards Luncheon on Dec 10.10. Pls print. Oh, yes please You and I, twin Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Could I surprise him w a congratulatory letter? That would embarrass him for sure. Can you believe I am now an official Thought you might want to know that our Kevbo is being honored at Chicago-Kent College of Law--distinguished alum that he is. Anyway, just found out this morning and, of course, not from Kevin. Betsy <http://e2ma.net/oz/2632026830/2397997/22728/spacer.gif> Forward this message to a friend <http://e2ma.net/map/view=Forward/ID=22728.2632026830/rid=cc9650badaf47333bba0cd882bcbaf78/send_to_frien d> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/shared/spc.gif> Chicago-Kent College of Law: Alumni E- Brief <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/email/head_center.jpg> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/shared/spc.gif> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/email/head_nav_gold.jpg>','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1198 - C05760498.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1198 - C05760498.txt','Another memo on backdrop to this week. SidCONFIDENTIAL November 29, 2009 For: Hillary','Another memo on backdrop to this week. SidCONFIDENTIAL November 29, 2009 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1199 - C05760499.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1199 - C05760499.txt','Another memo on backdrop to this week. SidIt\'s there, just scroll down Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Can you send me the Hoagland piece? CONFIDENTIAL November 29, 2009 For: Hillary','Another memo on backdrop to this week. SidIt\'s there, just scroll down Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Can you send me the Hoagland piece? CONFIDENTIAL November 29, 2009 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('120 - C05739697.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\120 - C05739697.txt','FVV: Q re HbJ Q re HbJFYI Jake, The Secretary asked me this afternoon about timing for a call/meeting with Hb1 on the Syrian opposition. I told her wanted to consult with Robert to double check on this: Robert agrees that 1-1131 remains quite involved in the Syria issue. For instance, when he was in the London meeting on the Syria opposition just before UNGA, the Qatari rep got Hill on the phone in minutes during the meeting to weigh in on a Q re the SNC ? and HbJ\'s view carried the day. We are now sending to Amb Susan Ziadeh the list of organizations that we want to Qataris to contact inside Syria to ask them to choose reps to send to Doha. We are also sending her the list of names we are socializing for consideration for the \'political council Susan can discuss these lists in Doha on Sunday, so it would make sense for S to wait until Monday or Tuesday to engage with HbJ on some of these ideas for managing the conference and its outcomes. Robert confirms that there is a lot of talk about the Doha meeting being postponed for a few days, but there is no new firm date. We are quite comfortable with a delay as it gives us (and others) time to press for good representation/participation and a better outcome. The idea of a follow-on conference in Cairo is still very much alive. She suggested she might also check with Hb1 on whether he is planning a trip here anytime soon. Meeting him in person would be great if he\'s planning a trip here. II send a note up on Monday with some ideas on the Libya meeting that the Secretary asked about. Beth','FVV: Q re HbJ Q re HbJFYI Jake, The Secretary asked me this afternoon about timing for a call/meeting with Hb1 on the Syrian opposition. I told her wanted to consult with Robert to double check on this: Robert agrees that 1-1131 remains quite involved in the Syria issue. For instance, when he was in the London meeting on the Syria opposition just before UNGA, the Qatari rep got Hill on the phone in minutes during the meeting to weigh in on a Q re the SNC ? and HbJ\'s view carried the day. We are now sending to Amb Susan Ziadeh the list of organizations that we want to Qataris to contact inside Syria to ask them to choose reps to send to Doha. We are also sending her the list of names we are socializing for consideration for the \'political council\" Susan can discuss these lists in Doha on Sunday, so it would make sense for S to wait until Monday or Tuesday to engage with HbJ on some of these ideas for managing the conference and its outcomes. Robert confirms that there is a lot of talk about the Doha meeting being postponed for a few days, but there is no new firm date. We are quite comfortable with a delay as it gives us (and others) time to press for good representation/participation and a better outcome. The idea of a follow-on conference in Cairo is still very much alive. She suggested she might also check with Hb1 on whether he is planning a trip here anytime soon. Meeting him in person would be great if he\'s planning a trip here. II send a note up on Monday with some ideas on the Libya meeting that the Secretary asked about. Beth','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1200 - C05760500.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1200 - C05760500.txt','Another memo on backdrop to this week. SidNo. Can you send? Did you read nyt lead editorial yesterday? Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry I didn\'t read the McD reference that way. I actually thought it was complimentary of his spin skills. What am I missing? It\'s there, just scroll down Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Can you send me the Hoagland piece?','Another memo on backdrop to this week. SidNo. Can you send? Did you read nyt lead editorial yesterday? Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry I didn\'t read the McD reference that way. I actually thought it was complimentary of his spin skills. What am I missing? It\'s there, just scroll down Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Can you send me the Hoagland piece?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1201 - C05760503.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1201 - C05760503.txt','OprahI thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','OprahI thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1202 - C05760504.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1202 - C05760504.txt','OprahI can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. ? But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','OprahI can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. ? But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1203 - C05760505.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1203 - C05760505.txt','Ops will reach you on berry approx 2:45 to connect u to potus.Would you pls call my berry so I know the ringer works?','Ops will reach you on berry approx 2:45 to connect u to potus.Would you pls call my berry so I know the ringer works?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1204 - C05760506.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1204 - C05760506.txt','HiHi hillary, I trust I am not violating a protocol, but word has it that the israeli ambassador has been trying to meet with you to no avail. I wanted to make sure you knew that was a belief being shared. I can\'t imagine why your folks would want to keep you two apart. I hear he is solid. So, that\'s the heads up. I am always available if there is a problem with which I can be helpful. Btw, news. All the best, bg Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld','HiHi hillary, I trust I am not violating a protocol, but word has it that the israeli ambassador has been trying to meet with you to no avail. I wanted to make sure you knew that was a belief being shared. I can\'t imagine why your folks would want to keep you two apart. I hear he is solid. So, that\'s the heads up. I am always available if there is a problem with which I can be helpful. Btw, news. All the best, bg Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1205 - C05760507.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1205 - C05760507.txt','OprahOk. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you ask He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','OprahOk. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you ask He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1206 - C05760510.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1206 - C05760510.txt','Karl and Frank,Let me know what the outcome of this inquiry is. Also, I have sent Richard two emails over the last few weeks and never reed a response. Can you check to find out whether he ever got it? Thx. FYI Jake--Pis share with H.','Karl and Frank,Let me know what the outcome of this inquiry is. Also, I have sent Richard two emails over the last few weeks and never reed a response. Can you check to find out whether he ever got it? Thx. FYI Jake--Pis share with H.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1207 - C05760512.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1207 - C05760512.txt','OprahCan we do early tomorrow morning? Can we set up turkish fm call tomorrow? Ok. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you ask He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','OprahCan we do early tomorrow morning? Can we set up turkish fm call tomorrow? Ok. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you ask He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1208 - C05760513.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1208 - C05760513.txt','Kissinger interviewI just found out that Jon Meacham will moderate the interview which puts this in a very different light. I need some guidance about what points I\'m trying to make and any info about Meacham\'s possible line of questions.','Kissinger interviewI just found out that Jon Meacham will \"moderate\" the interview which puts this in a very different light. I need some guidance about what points I\'m trying to make and any info about Meacham\'s possible line of questions.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1209 - C05760514.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1209 - C05760514.txt','Are you hear now?No in car on way to airport. Can you talk? Call my berry.','Are you hear now?No in car on way to airport. Can you talk? Call my berry.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('121 - C05739698.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\121 - C05739698.txt','King of Morocco Question and updateI can do it right now. His office called and said that he is available now. Do you want to take it this morning? --I approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma ?I will speak to Holder. Does he need to speak secure? I can do either. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ops will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans.','King of Morocco Question and updateI can do it right now. His office called and said that he is available now. Do you want to take it this morning? --I approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma ?I will speak to Holder. Does he need to speak secure? I can do either. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ops will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1210 - C05760515.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1210 - C05760515.txt','Undeliverable: Memo potus will reference will be waiting at whitehaven when you get there. Undeliverable: Memo potus will reference will be waiting at.whitehaven when you get there.Just searching my emails too and see I got an undeliverable message when I emailed you earlier. Very strange. First time that\'s ever happened.','Undeliverable: Memo potus will reference will be waiting at whitehaven when you get there. Undeliverable: Memo potus will reference will be waiting at.whitehaven when you get there.Just searching my emails too and see I got an undeliverable message when I emailed you earlier. Very strange. First time that\'s ever happened.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1211 - C05760517.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1211 - C05760517.txt','John Kerry\'s birthdayPls add him to call list for today.','John Kerry\'s birthdayPls add him to call list for today.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1212 - C05760519.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1212 - C05760519.txt','TodayDennis Ross is coming to see me at noon.','TodayDennis Ross is coming to see me at noon.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1213 - C05760520.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1213 - C05760520.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callI will do today. So try to set up asap. PhiIs response to delaying call tomorrow? Would u like to do today? Or jim can do today and u can follow up tomorrow? Problem is, we need to get the statement out tomorrow (Aug 31), so that six weeks falls on Oct 12 ? before the soccer match. Even in best of worlds this will require further haggling with other side over next 24 hours, so I fear if she doesn\'t call til afternoon on 31st (Turkey/Armenia time) we won\'t get it done. If she really can\'t do it today would suggest Jim do so (could blame Kennedy funeral) because we need to try this today. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callI will do today. So try to set up asap. PhiIs response to delaying call tomorrow? Would u like to do today? Or jim can do today and u can follow up tomorrow? Problem is, we need to get the statement out tomorrow (Aug 31), so that \"six weeks\" falls on Oct 12 ? before the soccer match. Even in best of worlds this will require further haggling with other side over next 24 hours, so I fear if she doesn\'t call til afternoon on 31st (Turkey/Armenia time) we won\'t get it done. If she really can\'t do it today would suggest Jim do so (could blame Kennedy funeral) because we need to try this today. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1214 - C05760522.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1214 - C05760522.txt','John Kerry\'s birthdayAlso pls get me a copy of the President\'s Nobel speech. Ok Pls add him to call list for today.','John Kerry\'s birthdayAlso pls get me a copy of the President\'s Nobel speech. Ok Pls add him to call list for today.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1215 - C05760523.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1215 - C05760523.txt','Monday scheduleDid you talk w Lisa about their house? We are waiting for oprahs team to confirm that they can do in hamptons tomorrow. Aside from that, we have the following calls: 1. Kouchner 2. Jack and Cheryl to discuss his upcoming trip 3. Susan Rice if u want. They suggested monday. 4. Jones: he can do shortly after 9am. He\'s flying to poland. I can lock in 9:30. Am I doing anything about mitchell?','Monday scheduleDid you talk w Lisa about their house? We are waiting for oprahs team to confirm that they can do in hamptons tomorrow. Aside from that, we have the following calls: 1. Kouchner 2. Jack and Cheryl to discuss his upcoming trip 3. Susan Rice if u want. They suggested monday. 4. Jones: he can do shortly after 9am. He\'s flying to poland. I can lock in 9:30. Am I doing anything about mitchell?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1216 - C05760524.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1216 - C05760524.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callIs there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callIs there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1217 - C05760525.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1217 - C05760525.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? B6 I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its o\'k if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? B6 I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its o\'k if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1218 - C05760526.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1218 - C05760526.txt','Speechsullivanij@state.gov B6 Thanks for all your hard work on this difficult speech to get it as right as possible. Here are a few comments and questions: We need to work in reference and quotes from POTUS Nobel speech near the top. I haven\'t read it yet so not sure what\'s most appriopriate. Since the speech alluded to some of the same ground, should we be explicit in asserting that this speech further clarifies/expands/explains what this Admin means by human rights? The points about us not being perfect and the existence of evil in the POTUS speech should be woven in more here too. For example, in discussion on p.7 about Japanese internment, etc. In the section about supporting individual defenders, should mention that we did that thru State Dept ceremony honoring brave women and applaud others like Vital Voices and RFK memorial who do same. Tell story about how I was asked to mention the name of a Guatemala activist in my sppech to the parliament there because the attention might literally save her life. Look forward to further discussion later today.','Speechsullivanij@state.gov B6 Thanks for all your hard work on this difficult speech to get it as right as possible. Here are a few comments and questions: We need to work in reference and quotes from POTUS Nobel speech near the top. I haven\'t read it yet so not sure what\'s most appriopriate. Since the speech alluded to some of the same ground, should we be explicit in asserting that this speech further clarifies/expands/explains what this Admin means by human rights? The points about us not being perfect and the existence of evil in the POTUS speech should be woven in more here too. For example, in discussion on p.7 about Japanese internment, etc. In the section about supporting individual defenders, should mention that we did that thru State Dept ceremony honoring brave women and applaud others like Vital Voices and RFK memorial who do same. Tell story about how I was asked to mention the name of a Guatemala activist in my sppech to the parliament there because the attention might literally save her life. Look forward to further discussion later today.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1219 - C05760527.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1219 - C05760527.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callWhat exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callWhat exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('122 - C05739699.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\122 - C05739699.txt','H: UBL, AQ & Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL May 2, 2011 For Hillary','H: UBL, AQ & Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL May 2, 2011 For Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1220 - C05760528.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1220 - C05760528.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callWhat is FM\'s first name? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. ? Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callWhat is FM\'s first name? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. ? Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1221 - C05760529.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1221 - C05760529.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sentword that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sentword that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1222 - C05760530.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1222 - C05760530.txt','Re: FW: RE:No I reached him. Thx. ?If you want us to send a hard-copy note, we can do that too. Betsy is concerned you might have the wrong e-mail address for him. Ok no problem ? ill check','Re: FW: RE:No I reached him. Thx. ?If you want us to send a hard-copy note, we can do that too. Betsy is concerned you might have the wrong e-mail address for him. Ok no problem ? ill check','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1223 - C05760531.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1223 - C05760531.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callBe sure Phil et. al. get the memcon. Ahmet What is FM\'s first name? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent Word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callBe sure Phil et. al. get the memcon. Ahmet What is FM\'s first name? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent Word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1224 - C05760533.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1224 - C05760533.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1225 - C05760534.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1225 - C05760534.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? B6 I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? B6 I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1226 - C05760535.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1226 - C05760535.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callWhat is Gordon\'s email? I couldn\'t get address off this traffic. No I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? B6 I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callWhat is Gordon\'s email? I couldn\'t get address off this traffic. No I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? B6 I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1227 - C05760536.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1227 - C05760536.txt','ScheduleCan we get Lisa\'s lunch rescheduled to before or after? And I\'d have to do a letter for Dave\'s service. What are the logisitics? Are there rooms for us if we take a smaller group? Thursday and Friday are very light -- essentially you would miss Lisa Caputo\'s lunch, Dave Stone\'s service on Thursday Nothing on Friday. As for Wednesday, they are scheduling a PC from 5-6:30pm (at least we have been told to hold that time). That is the last item on your schedule that day. What happens to my schedule if I have to go to Copenhagen, probably Wed-Fri?','ScheduleCan we get Lisa\'s lunch rescheduled to before or after? And I\'d have to do a letter for Dave\'s service. What are the logisitics? Are there rooms for us if we take a smaller group? Thursday and Friday are very light -- essentially you would miss Lisa Caputo\'s lunch, Dave Stone\'s service on Thursday Nothing on Friday. As for Wednesday, they are scheduling a PC from 5-6:30pm (at least we have been told to hold that time). That is the last item on your schedule that day. What happens to my schedule if I have to go to Copenhagen, probably Wed-Fri?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1228 - C05760537.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1228 - C05760537.txt','Re:Ok but I won\'t be able to do btw 4:30 and 6:30 so when can she do?','Re:Ok but I won\'t be able to do btw 4:30 and 6:30 so when can she do?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1229 - C05760538.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1229 - C05760538.txt','InterviewIn thinking about the Kissinger interview, the only issue I think that might be raised is that I see POTUS at least once a week while K saw Nixon everyday. Of course, if I were dealing w that POTUS I\'d probably camp in his office to prevent him from doing something problematic. Do you see this as a problem?','InterviewIn thinking about the Kissinger interview, the only issue I think that might be raised is that I see POTUS at least once a week while K saw Nixon everyday. Of course, if I were dealing w that POTUS I\'d probably camp in his office to prevent him from doing something problematic. Do you see this as a problem?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('123 - C05739700.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\123 - C05739700.txt','CSISJust wanted to tell you that speech yesterday was terrific. Important to say that never will be perfect security that diplomats can\'t operate in bunkers that the world is a dangerous place. Thought NYT article this morning helpful as well We have understandably been more on defense but love the offense. Thank you If any of us can help reinforce, let us know,','CSISJust wanted to tell you that speech yesterday was terrific. Important to say that never will be perfect security; that diplomats can\'t operate in bunkers; that the world is a dangerous place. Thought NYT article this morning helpful as well We have understandably been more on defense but love the offense. Thank you If any of us can help reinforce, let us know,','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1230 - C05760539.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1230 - C05760539.txt','MondayOk. Thx. 8:30am call with mitchell 9am secure call with jack and cdm to follow 9:30am call with jones 10am call with kouchner Hairdresser coming at 11am We will do a call with melane and pir and I am getting paper for oprah interview.','MondayOk. Thx. 8:30am call with mitchell 9am secure call with jack and cdm to follow 9:30am call with jones 10am call with kouchner Hairdresser coming at 11am We will do a call with melane and pir and I am getting paper for oprah interview.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1231 - C05760541.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1231 - C05760541.txt','Hello/FYI/InviteWONDERFUL (if you can and only if ) Late \'cause of all those overly-hard working State-ites.... 7 to 9:30. xoxo, T In a message dated 12/13/2009 2:17:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, HDR22@clintonemail.com writes: Thank you for doing the party again, and I am planning to come by before or after the Obamas\' party. What are the hours for your party? A big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before. SO, just in case, and I\'d imagine it\'s not possible, it\'ll be Monday night, 7:00 to 9:30, December 21. No matter what, wanted you to know we are gathering yet again with our Senator Clinton bond. love, T','Hello/FYI/InviteWONDERFUL (if you can and only if ) Late \'cause of all those overly-hard working State-ites.... 7 to 9:30. xoxo, T In a message dated 12/13/2009 2:17:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, HDR22@clintonemail.com writes: Thank you for doing the party again, and I am planning to come by before or after the Obamas\' party. What are the hours for your party? A big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before. SO, just in case, and I\'d imagine it\'s not possible, it\'ll be Monday night, 7:00 to 9:30, December 21. No matter what, wanted you to know we are gathering yet again with our Senator Clinton bond. love, T','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1232 - C05760542.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1232 - C05760542.txt','Women\'s eventsHi! Hope you all are getting some R&R as the summer wanes. Your Africa trip has generated a lot of visibility and momentum on women\'s issues. I wanted to follow up on an idea we discussed, when we met a few months ago, for raising the profile of women\'s issues and creating a unique platform for you in the U.S. You may recall that Melanne and I were developing ideas for holding events to connect people working on women\'s issues around the world, and to raise the visibility of the issues in the US. Whitney Williams has joined us to flesh out a vision for a series of conferences that would bring together policymakers and experts from the field with women you have met around the world - and people at the grassroots level in this country. Each conference would be followed by a special event featuring musical, cultural and culinary celebrities (yep, celebrity chefs) from the U.S. and other countries to generate visibility online and in the entertainment media, which would reach a lot more people than the policy conference alone. These events would create connections among people who often work in isolation, and generate ideas for improving policies and practices. They\'d also inspire and engage a whole new generation to get involved in global women\'s issues.','Women\'s eventsHi! Hope you all are getting some R&R as the summer wanes. Your Africa trip has generated a lot of visibility and momentum on women\'s issues. I wanted to follow up on an idea we discussed, when we met a few months ago, for raising the profile of women\'s issues and creating a unique platform for you in the U.S. You may recall that Melanne and I were developing ideas for holding events to connect people working on women\'s issues around the world, and to raise the visibility of the issues in the US. Whitney Williams has joined us to flesh out a vision for a series of conferences that would bring together policymakers and experts from the field with women you have met around the world - and people at the grassroots level in this country. Each conference would be followed by a special event featuring musical, cultural and culinary celebrities (yep, celebrity chefs) from the U.S. and other countries to generate visibility online and in the entertainment media, which would reach a lot more people than the policy conference alone. These events would create connections among people who often work in isolation, and generate ideas for improving policies and practices. They\'d also inspire and engage a whole new generation to get involved in global women\'s issues.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1233 - C05760543.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1233 - C05760543.txt','Sen. Kerry and Iran sanctions billI spoke w the Senator about our concerns with the legislation and told him Jim had sent a letter and Rich scheduled a mtg w his staff for Monday to discuss changes we would like to see. He said he was open to our suggestions for tweaking but there were now 76 cosponsors. I told him we understood but still hoped for some changes before Senate action.','Sen. Kerry and Iran sanctions billI spoke w the Senator about our concerns with the legislation and told him Jim had sent a letter and Rich scheduled a mtg w his staff for Monday to discuss changes we would like to see. He said he was open to our suggestions for tweaking but there were now 76 cosponsors. I told him we understood but still hoped for some changes before Senate action.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1234 - C05760545.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1234 - C05760545.txt','Women\'s eventsPis work out a time for us to meet w him. I\'ve had wonderfully constructive conversations with him and we\'ve got, what we both think is a terrific plan, but he really needs to present it to you. Once we have your feedback, we can move on all of this. It\'s all very exciting and he\'s the best. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Doug--I\'d like to discuss when you are here for Capricia\'s swearing in. I\'m copying Lona and Melanne so they can schedule. All the best, H Hi! Hope you all are getting some R&R as the summer wanes.','Women\'s eventsPis work out a time for us to meet w him. I\'ve had wonderfully constructive conversations with him and we\'ve got, what we both think is a terrific plan, but he really needs to present it to you. Once we have your feedback, we can move on all of this. It\'s all very exciting and he\'s the best. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Doug--I\'d like to discuss when you are here for Capricia\'s swearing in. I\'m copying Lona and Melanne so they can schedule. All the best, H Hi! Hope you all are getting some R&R as the summer wanes.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1235 - C05760546.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1235 - C05760546.txt','Landler storyAny more info about his email?','Landler storyAny more info about his email?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1237 - C05760548.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1237 - C05760548.txt','Could we schedule a call?Dear Tom-- I have several matters I\'d like to discuss w you this weekend and was hoping we can schedule a call. I\'m free tonight after 10 tomorrow btw 8-10am and Sunday btw 8-ham and after 10pm. Do any of those times work for you? And, by the way, I\'m still laughing about the yurt! Hillary','Could we schedule a call?Dear Tom-- I have several matters I\'d like to discuss w you this weekend and was hoping we can schedule a call. I\'m free tonight after 10; tomorrow btw 8-10am and Sunday btw 8-ham and after 10pm. Do any of those times work for you? And, by the way, I\'m still laughing about the yurt! Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1238 - C05760550.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1238 - C05760550.txt','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010What do you think? Can I commit to this? Original Messa e Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010What do you think? Can I commit to this? Original Messa e Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1239 - C05760551.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1239 - C05760551.txt','Notes from the Peanut GalleryI am now. See b/I - are you home now - if so I am going to call If our early assessment of today\'s election in Honduras holds, we will have just been witness to a remarkable thing: Honduran voters have taken back their democracy from two failed leaders -- Zelaya and Micheletti -- who had driven Honduras to isolation and despair. The turnout (probably a record) and the clear rejection of the Liberal Party shows our approach was the right one, and puts Brazil and others who would not recognize the election in an impossible position. As we think about what to say, I would strongly recommend that we not be shy. We should congratulate the Honduran people, we should connect today\'s vote to the deep democratic vocation of the Honduran people, and we should call on the community of democratic nations (and especially those of the Americas) to recognize, respect, and respond to this accomplishment of the Honduran people. Finally, this Administration, which worked so hard to manage and resolve this crisis, should be the one who defines the results and perceptions of today\'s vote, and not our critics on the Hill (who had no clear pathway to elections) or our adversaries in the region (who never wanted this day to happen).','Notes from the Peanut GalleryI am now. See b/I - are you home now - if so I am going to call If our early assessment of today\'s election in Honduras holds, we will have just been witness to a remarkable thing: Honduran voters have taken back their democracy from two failed leaders -- Zelaya and Micheletti -- who had driven Honduras to isolation and despair. The turnout (probably a record) and the clear rejection of the Liberal Party shows our approach was the right one, and puts Brazil and others who would not recognize the election in an impossible position. As we think about what to say, I would strongly recommend that we not be shy. We should congratulate the Honduran people, we should connect today\'s vote to the deep democratic vocation of the Honduran people, and we should call on the community of democratic nations (and especially those of the Americas) to recognize, respect, and respond to this accomplishment of the Honduran people. Finally, this Administration, which worked so hard to manage and resolve this crisis, should be the one who defines the results and perceptions of today\'s vote, and not our critics on the Hill (who had no clear pathway to elections) or our adversaries in the region (who never wanted this day to happen).','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('124 - C05739701.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\124 - C05739701.txt','King of Morocco Question and updateI have it, ---- Or inal Message --- Ops is building the call now. Do you have the call sheet? We can email if not. I can do it right now. His office called and said that he is available now. Do you want to take it this morning? approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma --I will speak to Holder. Does he need to speak secure? I can do either. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ops will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by. Would you like to take this tonight?','King of Morocco Question and updateI have it, ---- Or\" inal Message --- Ops is building the call now. Do you have the call sheet? We can email if not. I can do it right now. His office called and said that he is available now. Do you want to take it this morning? approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma --I will speak to Holder. Does he need to speak secure? I can do either. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ops will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by. Would you like to take this tonight?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1240 - C05760552.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1240 - C05760552.txt','Honduras electionsOk The team proposes to put out the following statement in Ian\'s name tonight. We are weighing a recommendation to put out a statement in your name tomorrow. We commend the Honduran people for having exercised peacefully their democratic, sovereign and inalienable right to select their leaders. The apparently large and enthusiastic turnout shows that given the opportunity to express themselves, the Honduran people have viewed the election as an important part of the solution to the political crisis in their country. We look forward to continuing to work with all Hondurans and encourage others in the Americas to follow the lead of the Honduran people in helping advance national reconciliation and the implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord. Significant work remains to be done to restore democratic and constitutional order in Honduras, but today the Honduran people took a necessary and important step forward.','Honduras electionsOk The team proposes to put out the following statement in Ian\'s name tonight. We are weighing a recommendation to put out a statement in your name tomorrow. We commend the Honduran people for having exercised peacefully their democratic, sovereign and inalienable right to select their leaders. The apparently large and enthusiastic turnout shows that given the opportunity to express themselves, the Honduran people have viewed the election as an important part of the solution to the political crisis in their country. We look forward to continuing to work with all Hondurans and encourage others in the Americas to follow the lead of the Honduran people in helping advance national reconciliation and the implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord. Significant work remains to be done to restore democratic and constitutional order in Honduras, but today the Honduran people took a necessary and important step forward.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1247 - C05760563.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1247 - C05760563.txt','Talking Points for Call with Sen Feinstein and Greg CraigI\'ve printed these and will give a copy to the Secretary and also to Huma. Claire Attached are two sets of talking points I will have Claire print for you today for two call on behalf of Goodwin\'s candidacy for the Ninth Circuit. The first set is for Sen Feinstein, which stresses Goodwin\'s moderate judgment ? she apparently needs reassurance that Goodwin is not too liberal. The other set is for Greg Craig, which stresses Goodwin\'s progressive credentials as he likely will find that more appealing. cdm 2','Talking Points for Call with Sen Feinstein and Greg CraigI\'ve printed these and will give a copy to the Secretary and also to Huma. Claire Attached are two sets of talking points I will have Claire print for you today for two call on behalf of Goodwin\'s candidacy for the Ninth Circuit. The first set is for Sen Feinstein, which stresses Goodwin\'s moderate judgment ? she apparently needs reassurance that Goodwin is not too liberal. The other set is for Greg Craig, which stresses Goodwin\'s progressive credentials as he likely will find that more appealing. cdm 2','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1248 - C05760568.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1248 - C05760568.txt','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an ask-the-secretary column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to text the secretary. (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals, said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an \"ask-the-secretary\" column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to \"text the secretary.\" (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) \"New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals,\" said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1249 - C05760571.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1249 - C05760571.txt','Delivered: Kent ConradAttachments: details.txt Your message was delivered to the recipient.','Delivered: Kent ConradAttachments: details.txt Your message was delivered to the recipient.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('125 - C05739702.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\125 - C05739702.txt','H: UBL, AQ & Libya. Sid H: USL, AQ & Libya. SidRELEASE IN PART B6 Strikes me as a little strange. But certainly disturbing. I will pass info on. Prom: H [mailto:HDR220dintonernall.corn] More to pass on--disturbing, if true. From B6 CONFIDENTIAL May 2, 2011 For: Hillary','H: UBL, AQ & Libya. Sid H: USL, AQ & Libya. SidRELEASE IN PART B6 Strikes me as a little strange. But certainly disturbing. I will pass info on. Prom: H [mailto:HDR220dintonernall.corn] More to pass on--disturbing, if true. From B6 CONFIDENTIAL May 2, 2011 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1250 - C05760573.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1250 - C05760573.txt','Block calendarYes I am working with the computer folks to find the best way -- will have a new version to show you soon. Is there a way to get all our info on a form that goes up and down instead of from side to side? If it\'s possible, I\'d like it, but if not, no need to worry. Pls let me know. 14','Block calendarYes I am working with the computer folks to find the best way -- will have a new version to show you soon. Is there a way to get all our info on a form that goes up and down instead of from side to side? If it\'s possible, I\'d like it, but if not, no need to worry. Pls let me know. 14','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1251 - C05760575.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1251 - C05760575.txt','Jack KeaneJust e-mailed me to say he is at his hotel in San Francisco. If you\'re available to talk tonight, he\'s on his cell. Otherwise, I told him, we\'ll connect the two of you tomorrow. Lauren Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton 16','Jack KeaneJust e-mailed me to say he is at his hotel in San Francisco. If you\'re available to talk tonight, he\'s on his cell. Otherwise, I told him, we\'ll connect the two of you tomorrow. Lauren Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton 16','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1252 - C05760576.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1252 - C05760576.txt','Mexico tuna/dolphin caseWe have just received an action memo seeking a timely decision on State\'s position on a trade dispute with Mexico. EEB and WHA have competing recommendations. First, some background. Mexico requested a WTO panel to resolve its tuna/dolphin dispute with the United States U.S. measures prohibit Mexican tuna from being labeled dolphin safe even though the tuna is harvested in accordance with the Agreement on the International Dolphin Conservation Program. However, dolphin population recovery has not occurred as rapidly as expected under that Program. Despite the measures, Mexico exported about $18 million worth of tuna to the United States in 2007. 17','Mexico tuna/dolphin caseWe have just received an action memo seeking a timely decision on State\'s position on a trade dispute with Mexico. EEB and WHA have competing recommendations. First, some background. Mexico requested a WTO panel to resolve its tuna/dolphin dispute with the United States U.S. measures prohibit Mexican tuna from being labeled \"dolphin safe\" even though the tuna is harvested in accordance with the Agreement on the International Dolphin Conservation Program. However, dolphin population recovery has not occurred as rapidly as expected under that Program. Despite the measures, Mexico exported about $18 million worth of tuna to the United States in 2007. 17','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1253 - C05760577.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1253 - C05760577.txt','Mexico tuna/dolphin caseI agree w WHA for both substantive and political reasons as well as because of timing. Is there anything else I need to do? We have just received an action memo seeking a timely decision on State\'s position on a trade dispute with Mexico. EEB and WHA have competing recommendations. First, some background. Mexico requested a WTO panel to resolve its tuna/dolphin dispute with the United States U.S. measures prohibit Mexican tuna from being labeled dolphin safe even though the tuna is harvested in accordance with the Agreement on the International Dolphin Conservation Program. However, dolphin population recovery has not occurred as rapidly as expected under that Program. Despite the measures, Mexico exported about $18 million worth of tuna to the United States in 2007. 19','Mexico tuna/dolphin caseI agree w WHA for both substantive and political reasons as well as because of timing. Is there anything else I need to do? We have just received an action memo seeking a timely decision on State\'s position on a trade dispute with Mexico. EEB and WHA have competing recommendations. First, some background. Mexico requested a WTO panel to resolve its tuna/dolphin dispute with the United States U.S. measures prohibit Mexican tuna from being labeled \"dolphin safe\" even though the tuna is harvested in accordance with the Agreement on the International Dolphin Conservation Program. However, dolphin population recovery has not occurred as rapidly as expected under that Program. Despite the measures, Mexico exported about $18 million worth of tuna to the United States in 2007. 19','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1254 - C05760579.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1254 - C05760579.txt','ScheduleYes will do. Sheila Jackson Lee told me that the Speaker has set April 28th-Equal Pay Day-for the Sojourner Truth event. Can you confirm that day and time and lock me in and be sure I\'m on the program? Thx.','ScheduleYes will do. Sheila Jackson Lee told me that the Speaker has set April 28th-Equal Pay Day-for the Sojourner Truth event. Can you confirm that day and time and lock me in and be sure I\'m on the program? Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1255 - C05760580.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1255 - C05760580.txt','Univision coverage of S tripFYI - email to me and Jake from Lourdes - the woman we intend to steal I believe ... Cdm Just saw a portion of S interview with Jorge Ramos. She hit the ball out of the park on the question framed around Enrique Krauze\'s NYT op-ed today about US moral hypocrisy. I don\'t think he was expecting her to give a categorical answer and address the issue head on. They teased her response to a question about Chavez\'s comment that Obama is ignorant. They will air it in Ramos\' Sunday talk show. My mom saw the Telemundo interview with Sevcec. She said that one was more personal and friendly. Meanwhile, the coverage out of Mexico City featured Espinosa welcoming the WH announcement today as consistent with the overall policy goals while calling on us to do more. Did she do Patricia Junot of CNN en Espanol? You\'ve prob seen the promo: Anderson Cooper is reporting from the border \'the war next door for the next two days. They had a pretty dramatic set-up piece today. 22','Univision coverage of S tripFYI - email to me and Jake from Lourdes - the woman we intend to steal I believe ... Cdm Just saw a portion of S interview with Jorge Ramos. She hit the ball out of the park on the question framed around Enrique Krauze\'s NYT op-ed today about US moral hypocrisy. I don\'t think he was expecting her to give a categorical answer and address the issue head on. They teased her response to a question about Chavez\'s comment that Obama is ignorant. They will air it in Ramos\' Sunday talk show. My mom saw the Telemundo interview with Sevcec. She said that one was more personal and friendly. Meanwhile, the coverage out of Mexico City featured Espinosa welcoming the WH announcement today as consistent with the overall policy goals while calling on us to do more. Did she do Patricia Junot of CNN en Espanol? You\'ve prob seen the promo: Anderson Cooper is reporting from the border \'the war next door\" for the next two days. They had a pretty dramatic set-up piece today. 22','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1257 - C05760588.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1257 - C05760588.txt','Passing of Dr. John Hope FranklinFYI Good Afternoon, It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Dr. John Hope Franklin. Dr. Franklin passed this morning. There will be no funeral and plans are being made for a service in the summer. I will pass on more information as it becomes available. Please keep John W., Karen and the entire Franklin family in your prayers. Sylvia Y. Cyrus Executive Director ASALH-The Founders of Black History Month CB Powell Building Adrena lfill (202) 277-6721 DoubleBack Productions / wwwdoublebackproductionscorn CBCF Avoice Project Director/www.avoiceonilneorq Alt Email: doublebackprodnaotcorn 4 arp Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. 34','Passing of Dr. John Hope FranklinFYI Good Afternoon, It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Dr. John Hope Franklin. Dr. Franklin passed this morning. There will be no funeral and plans are being made for a service in the summer. I will pass on more information as it becomes available. Please keep John W., Karen and the entire Franklin family in your prayers. Sylvia Y. Cyrus Executive Director ASALH-The Founders of Black History Month CB Powell Building Adrena lfill (202) 277-6721 DoubleBack Productions / wwwdoublebackproductionscorn CBCF Avoice Project Director/www.avoiceonilneorq Alt Email: doublebackprodnaotcorn 4 arp Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. 34','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1258 - C05760589.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1258 - C05760589.txt','Jim at CENTCOM Deputy\'s Joint Weekly MeetingFYI FYI: On Tues., March 31, @ 9:00am, DepSec Steinberg will address the CENTCOM Central and South Asia Chiefs of Defense Conference at the Fairfax Hotel and will not be at the S Daily meeting w/Senior Staff. Thank you - Diane Diane J. Alexander Staff Assistant Office of the Deputy Secretaiy D - Room 7220 Tel: (202) 647-9640 Fax: (202) 647-6047 A lexanderDJ3@state.gov 35','Jim at CENTCOM Deputy\'s Joint Weekly MeetingFYI FYI: On Tues., March 31, @ 9:00am, DepSec Steinberg will address the CENTCOM Central and South Asia Chiefs of Defense Conference at the Fairfax Hotel and will not be at the S Daily meeting w/Senior Staff. Thank you - Diane Diane J. Alexander Staff Assistant Office of the Deputy Secretaiy D - Room 7220 Tel: (202) 647-9640 Fax: (202) 647-6047 A lexanderDJ3@state.gov 35','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1259 - C05760590.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1259 - C05760590.txt','Poll: Clinton has high job approvalFYI','Poll: Clinton has high job approvalFYI','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('126 - C05739703.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\126 - C05739703.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadLibyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. it would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue, Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. The security matters are being adequately investigated, Stevens said. We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena. Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation. \'Very Optimistic\' Stevens said while he was close with his son, we weren\'t that familiar with the day-to-day activities\' he undertook in Libya. On the occasions when his son called home, Stevens said, he didn\'t share many details about his work other than to say that he was very optimistic about the results of the election and the new government. They last spoke by phone in August and by e-mail days before his son\'s death.','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadLibyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. \"it would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue,\" Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. \"The security matters are being adequately investigated,\" Stevens said. \"We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena.\" Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation. \'Very Optimistic\' Stevens said while he was close with his son, \"we weren\'t that familiar with the day-to-day activities\' he undertook in Libya. On the occasions when his son called home, Stevens said, he didn\'t share many details about his work other than to say that \"he was very optimistic about the results of the election and the new government.\" They last spoke by phone in August and by e-mail days before his son\'s death.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1260 - C05760592.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1260 - C05760592.txt','Senior Policy GroupHRC: I asked Anne-Marie to write up a discussion we had regarding See below - and let me know if any issues otherwise -- I am going to set this up. cdm AM 39','Senior Policy GroupHRC: I asked Anne-Marie to write up a discussion we had regarding See below - and let me know if any issues; otherwise -- I am going to set this up. cdm AM 39','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1261 - C05760593.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1261 - C05760593.txt','CNN en Espanol is doing live coverage of her arrival in MEX channel 23Love it. cdm Lourdes C. Cue Special Assistant Office of Deputy Secretary Steinberg 202-647-5290 Cuelc@state.gov 40','CNN en Espanol is doing live coverage of her arrival in MEX; channel 23Love it. cdm Lourdes C. Cue Special Assistant Office of Deputy Secretary Steinberg 202-647-5290 Cuelc@state.gov 40','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1262 - C05760595.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1262 - C05760595.txt','Obama\'s Personnel ProblemFcRtgcg n Dangerous Thoughts Obama\'s Personnel Problem Dan Gerstein, 03.25.09, 12:01 AM ET The especially rocky week that President Obama just experienced has led many political observers to ask what happened to the fabled discipline candidate Obama showed during the campaign and on into the transition. How did he and his vaunted political machine go from No Drama Obama to bailout bonus blunders, Tim Geithner death watches and Special Olympic insults in less than two months? ? The easy answer is that circumstances have changed, and there is a lot of truth to that. Governing is fundamentally different than campaigning?particularly in the pressure cooker of an economic meltdown. But that\'s exactly why I would argue that the president\'s escalating execution troubles are really a function of what has largely stayed the same since the election--the mismatched, understaffed team of loyalists around him. Indeed, as best I can tell, Obama has more than a Geithner problem. He has what I would call a Rumsfeld problem. That is to say, in the infamous words of the imperious defense secretary, the president made the mistake of going to economic war with the army he had?which was built for political speed and presidential comfort?instead of the army he needs to beat back the crisis of confidence that is crippling our markets and feeding the AIG blood lust. This is not a question of having good personnel. Obama had some of the best minds working in politics and policy helping him take down Hillary Clinton and John McCain. And it\'s only natural he would want to bring many of them into his White House to help run his government, much like most every modern president has done. ?Rather, it\'s a question of having the right personnel in the right place to make the best case for Obama\'s complicated and challenging economic agenda--and perhaps most important, to persuade 42','Obama\'s Personnel ProblemFcRtgcg n Dangerous Thoughts Obama\'s Personnel Problem Dan Gerstein, 03.25.09, 12:01 AM ET The especially rocky week that President Obama just experienced has led many political observers to ask what happened to the fabled discipline candidate Obama showed during the campaign and on into the transition. How did he and his vaunted political machine go from \"No Drama Obama\" to bailout bonus blunders, Tim Geithner death watches and Special Olympic insults in less than two months? ? The easy answer is that circumstances have changed, and there is a lot of truth to that. Governing is fundamentally different than campaigning?particularly in the pressure cooker of an economic meltdown. But that\'s exactly why I would argue that the president\'s escalating execution troubles are really a function of what has largely stayed the same since the election--the mismatched, understaffed team of loyalists around him. Indeed, as best I can tell, Obama has more than a Geithner problem. He has what I would call a Rumsfeld problem. That is to say, in the infamous words of the imperious defense secretary, the president made the mistake of going to economic war with the army he had?which was built for political speed and presidential comfort?instead of the army he needs to beat back the crisis of confidence that is crippling our markets and feeding the AIG blood lust. This is not a question of having good personnel. Obama had some of the best minds working in politics and policy helping him take down Hillary Clinton and John McCain. And it\'s only natural he would want to bring many of them into his White House to help run his government, much like most every modern president has done. ?Rather, it\'s a question of having the right personnel in the right place to make the best case for Obama\'s complicated and challenging economic agenda--and perhaps most important, to persuade 42','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1263 - C05760597.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1263 - C05760597.txt','Re:Hey dear Let me check on what she can/will do. Nice hearing from you! Cdm','Re:Hey dear Let me check on what she can/will do. Nice hearing from you! Cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1265 - C05760599.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1265 - C05760599.txt','MexicoHrc\'s message so far has been brilliant. She has shaken up the status quo with her blunt comments on drugs. She is building valuable capital with Mexicans. In a future visit she must challenge Mexicans, especially students, to help strenghthen their instititutions. She can commit to stand with them as they do so by lending a helpful hand IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.','MexicoHrc\'s message so far has been brilliant. She has shaken up the status quo with her blunt comments on drugs. She is building valuable capital with Mexicans. In a future visit she must challenge Mexicans, especially students, to help strenghthen their instititutions. She can commit to stand with them as they do so by lending a helpful hand IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1266 - C05760600.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1266 - C05760600.txt','MexicoIf this is an important message we can highlight in her speech today. I\'ll consult here, Cheryl, if you can follow up with Jose. FYI Hrc\'s message so far has been brilliant. She has shaken up the status quo with her blunt comments on drugs. She is building valuable capital with Mexicans. In a future visit she must challenge Mexicans, especially students, to help strenghthen their instititutions. She can commit to stand with them as they do so by lending a helpful hand IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.','MexicoIf this is an important message we can highlight in her speech today. I\'ll consult here, Cheryl, if you can follow up with Jose. FYI Hrc\'s message so far has been brilliant. She has shaken up the status quo with her blunt comments on drugs. She is building valuable capital with Mexicans. In a future visit she must challenge Mexicans, especially students, to help strenghthen their instititutions. She can commit to stand with them as they do so by lending a helpful hand IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1267 - C05760601.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1267 - C05760601.txt','MexicoIf this is an important message we can highlight in her speech today. I\'ll consult here, Cheryl, if you can follow up with Jose. FYI Hrc\'s message so far has been brilliant. She has shaken up the status quo with her blunt comments on drugs. She is building valuable capital with Mexicans. In a future visit she must challenge Mexicans, especially students, to help strenghthen their instititutions. She can commit to stand with them as they do so by lending a helpful hand','MexicoIf this is an important message we can highlight in her speech today. I\'ll consult here, Cheryl, if you can follow up with Jose. FYI Hrc\'s message so far has been brilliant. She has shaken up the status quo with her blunt comments on drugs. She is building valuable capital with Mexicans. In a future visit she must challenge Mexicans, especially students, to help strenghthen their instititutions. She can commit to stand with them as they do so by lending a helpful hand','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1268 - C05760602.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1268 - C05760602.txt','Visit media coverageSee below Jorge Ramos led Univision\'s evening broadcast by saying that SecState HRC\'s visit had pleasantly surprised the Mexican people. The ensuing piece, by the network\'s correspondent in Mex city, went on to cover the highlights of the visit, with an emphasis on her admission of the US role in the drug problem. It was noted that she went down to take responsibility not apportion blame or criticize Mexico. The basillica stop also got excellent coverage as a rightful tribute to a central figure in Mex culture and heritage. Ditto CNN en Espatiol and the commentariat there. Major kudos to the trip planners and implementers! 2','Visit media coverageSee below Jorge Ramos led Univision\'s evening broadcast by saying that SecState HRC\'s visit had pleasantly surprised the Mexican people. The ensuing piece, by the network\'s correspondent in Mex city, went on to cover the highlights of the visit, with an emphasis on her admission of the US role in the drug problem. It was noted that she went down to take responsibility not apportion blame or criticize Mexico. The basillica stop also got excellent coverage as a rightful tribute to a central figure in Mex culture and heritage. Ditto CNN en Espatiol and the commentariat there. Major kudos to the trip planners and implementers! 2','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('127 - C05739704.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\127 - C05739704.txt','Rice on This WeekHere is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was -- what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances. But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, let\'s bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, it\'s important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated -- response to what had transpired in Cairo. In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated. We believe that folks in Benghazi, a small number of people came to the embassy to -- or to the consulate, rather, to replicate the sort of challenge that was posed in Cairo. And then as that unfolded, it seems to have been hijacked, let us say, by some individual clusters of extremists who came with heavier weapons, weapons that as you know in -- in the wake of the revolution in Libya are -- are quite common and accessible. And it then evolved from there.','Rice on \"This Week\"Here is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was -- what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances.\" But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, let\'s bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, it\'s important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated -- response to what had transpired in Cairo. In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated. We believe that folks in Benghazi, a small number of people came to the embassy to -- or to the consulate, rather, to replicate the sort of challenge that was posed in Cairo. And then as that unfolded, it seems to have been hijacked, let us say, by some individual clusters of extremists who came with heavier weapons, weapons that as you know in -- in the wake of the revolution in Libya are -- are quite common and accessible. And it then evolved from there.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1271 - C05760641.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1271 - C05760641.txt','HaitiCall and I can explain. > Mills, Cheryl D B6 I\'ve heard that both the PM and the Finance Minister will resign next week. I\'m copying Jon so he can tell Bill.','HaitiCall and I can explain. >; Mills, Cheryl D B6 I\'ve heard that both the PM and the Finance Minister will resign next week. I\'m copying Jon so he can tell Bill.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1272 - C05760642.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1272 - C05760642.txt','Re:Calling now. POTUS hasn\'t called yet.','Re:Calling now. POTUS hasn\'t called yet.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1273 - C05760643.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1273 - C05760643.txt','Another callYes--at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.','Another callYes--at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1274 - C05760644.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1274 - C05760644.txt','Another callWhat about John Kerry--can he be included? Ok its now going to be: Ambassadors Eikenberry, Ricciardone, and tim Carney who\'s are all at embassy kabul. Yes--at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.','Another callWhat about John Kerry--can he be included? Ok its now going to be: Ambassadors Eikenberry, Ricciardone, and tim Carney who\'s are all at embassy kabul. Yes--at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1275 - C05760645.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1275 - C05760645.txt','Another callAsk ops to call me when the call is ready. Yes What about John Kerry--can he be included? Ok its now going to be: Ambassadors Eikenberry, Ricciardone, and tim Carney who\'s are all at embassy kabul. Yes--at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.','Another callAsk ops to call me when the call is ready. Yes What about John Kerry--can he be included? Ok its now going to be: Ambassadors Eikenberry, Ricciardone, and tim Carney who\'s are all at embassy kabul. Yes--at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1276 - C05760646.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1276 - C05760646.txt','Another callOk Kerry is sleeping What about John Kerry--can he be included? Ok its now going to be: Ambassadors Eikenberry, Ricciardone, and tim Carney who\'s are all at embassy kabul. Yes--at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.','Another callOk Kerry is sleeping What about John Kerry--can he be included? Ok its now going to be: Ambassadors Eikenberry, Ricciardone, and tim Carney who\'s are all at embassy kabul. Yes--at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1277 - C05760648.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1277 - C05760648.txt','SER speech for Peres conferenceMitchell\'s team should review. FYI below Hi Cheryl, Here is the draft of Susan\'s speech for Peres conf. We r circulating today. w/in State NSC. Please let me know if you have any thoughts/ concerns Brooke DRAFT FOR REVIEW 10/15/09 9 p.m. The Responsibility We Share for Our Common Future Remarks by Ambassador Susan E. Rice,','SER speech for Peres conferenceMitchell\'s team should review. FYI below Hi Cheryl, Here is the draft of Susan\'s speech for Peres conf. We r circulating today. w/in State NSC. Please let me know if you have any thoughts/ concerns Brooke DRAFT FOR REVIEW 10/15/09 9 p.m. The Responsibility We Share for Our Common Future Remarks by Ambassador Susan E. Rice,','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1278 - C05760652.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1278 - C05760652.txt','PD and working document on responsibilitiesAttachments: Special Advisor for Nonproliferation and Arms Control.docx Working document, SANAC areas of responsibility.docx Huma ? can you print for HRC? Thanks. cdm B6 Ellen: Attached are revised position descriptions and original taskings list for Bob Einhorn. He and I discussed these yesterday. Please review and after you have had a chance to do so, please give me a call. Best. cdm Cheryl, Attached are the two papers, cleaned up. Thanks. Bob','PD and working document on responsibilitiesAttachments: Special Advisor for Nonproliferation and Arms Control.docx; Working document, SANAC areas of responsibility.docx Huma ? can you print for HRC? Thanks. cdm B6 Ellen: Attached are revised position descriptions and original taskings list for Bob Einhorn. He and I discussed these yesterday. Please review and after you have had a chance to do so, please give me a call. Best. cdm Cheryl, Attached are the two papers, cleaned up. Thanks. 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Kevin Whitaker Director WHA/AND - Office of Andean Affairs Department of State 202 647 1715','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('128 - C05739705.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\128 - C05739705.txt','H: New memo: Q\'s secret bid to UK. SidCONFIDENTIAL June 3, 2011 For: Hillary','H: New memo: Q\'s secret bid to UK. SidCONFIDENTIAL June 3, 2011 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1280 - C05760656.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1280 - C05760656.txt','PD and working document on responsibilitiesShe called me. Have you heard back from Ellen? Huma ?can you print for HRC? Thanks. cdm B6 Ellen: Attached are revised position descriptions and original taskings list for Bob Einhorn. He and I discussed these yesterday. Please review and after you have had a chance to do so, please give me a call. Best. cdm Cheryl, Attached are the two papers, cleaned up. Thanks. 3','PD and working document on responsibilitiesShe called me. Have you heard back from Ellen? Huma ?can you print for HRC? Thanks. cdm B6 Ellen: Attached are revised position descriptions and original taskings list for Bob Einhorn. He and I discussed these yesterday. Please review and after you have had a chance to do so, please give me a call. Best. cdm Cheryl, Attached are the two papers, cleaned up. Thanks. 3','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1281 - C05760657.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1281 - C05760657.txt','S interview feedback International food securityFrom amb to brazil (holdover) Cheryl, we are in the Netherlands and happen to be watching the Secretary\'s interview with Rick Neiman. He was the person we always used for a good interview! She was extrordinary and I am sure well received by the Dutch. Who knows perhaps, Prime Minister Balkanende might extend the troops one more time! Cliff','S interview feedback International food securityFrom amb to brazil (holdover) Cheryl, we are in the Netherlands and happen to be watching the Secretary\'s interview with Rick Neiman. He was the person we always used for a good interview! She was extrordinary and I am sure well received by the Dutch. Who knows perhaps, Prime Minister Balkanende might extend the troops one more time! Cliff','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1282 - C05760658.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1282 - C05760658.txt','All Nominees Made It Out Of The SFRC \' All Nominees Made It Out Of The SFRCfyi Cheryl and colleagues: All our 7 nominees made it through the business meeting. Next stop: floor action. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Acting Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204','All Nominees Made It Out Of The SFRC \' All Nominees Made It Out Of The SFRCfyi Cheryl and colleagues: All our 7 nominees made it through the business meeting. Next stop: floor action. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Acting Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1283 - C05760659.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1283 - C05760659.txt','For your review: Scott Gration AnnouncementB5 Jim/Bill: See below. Cdm 7 Colleagues: M staff and AF would like approval from our office to release the attached announcement of the U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan. It would be distributed by e-mail in an eDepartment Notice. Thanks, Dan <<Sudan Special Envoy Depart Notice from EX.doc 8','For your review: Scott Gration AnnouncementB5 Jim/Bill: See below. Cdm 7 Colleagues: M staff and AF would like approval from our office to release the attached announcement of the U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan. It would be distributed by e-mail in an eDepartment Notice. Thanks, Dan <<Sudan Special Envoy Depart Notice from EX.doc 8','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1284 - C05760663.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1284 - C05760663.txt','no new voice mails### 5','no new voice mails### 5','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1285 - C05760664.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1285 - C05760664.txt','DPRK/CHINA: AMCIT BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #13FYI Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 03/30/2034 Colleagues, FYI. Today\'s update includes DPRK/CHINA BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #13 -- April 1, 2009 -- CONSULAR ACTIVITY','DPRK/CHINA: AMCIT BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #13FYI Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 03/30/2034 Colleagues, FYI. Today\'s update includes DPRK/CHINA BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #13 -- April 1, 2009 -- CONSULAR ACTIVITY','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1286 - C05760665.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1286 - C05760665.txt','Kerry, Lugar Amendment PASSES To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s Kerry, Lugar Amendment PASSES To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s International Affairs Kerry, Lugar Amendment To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s International Affairs BudgetInternational Affairs Budget FYI Budget Guys -- We done good today. We appreciate all of the 7th floor support and calls ? clearly made the difference. On to the next battle Kerry-Lugar amendment passed by voice vote! Here is Kerry\'s floor statement when he introduced the amendment on the floor this morning. Below the statement, I\'ve copied Conrad\'s response. ----__ ? tiniteb tate5 enate Committee on foreign iaciation5 WASHINGTON, DC :770 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2009','Kerry, Lugar Amendment PASSES To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s Kerry, Lugar Amendment PASSES To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s International Affairs Kerry, Lugar Amendment To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s International Affairs BudgetInternational Affairs Budget FYI Budget Guys -- We done good today. We appreciate all of the 7th floor support and calls ? clearly made the difference. On to the next battle Kerry-Lugar amendment passed by voice vote! Here is Kerry\'s floor statement when he introduced the amendment on the floor this morning. Below the statement, I\'ve copied Conrad\'s response. ----__ ? tiniteb tate5 enate Committee on foreign iaciation5 WASHINGTON, DC :770 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2009','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1287 - C05760666.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1287 - C05760666.txt','Exciting NewsWill do. Pis contact Dave to set up a time for hm to come in to see me. Thx. Hi Hillary, you are doing an amazing job as our Secretary of State and we are all immensely proud of you. Really enjoyed your recent remarks regarding Afghanistan. Your words were spot on. Fyi, I will be in Kabul, Afghanistan from 7 thru 14 April and am being hosted by Flamed Wardak, the son of the Afghanistan Secretary of Defense. Looking forward to the visit. There is some exciting personal news that I wanted to share with you. Although it has not yet been announced, I wanted you to know that I recently interviewed with Cisco President ( John Chambers) and accepted a senior executive position ( effective 4 May ) to be the face and thought leader for Cisco in the field of Intelligent Urbanization with my focus area being on Physical Safety and Security. My wife (Faith) and I will live in Bangalore, India ( we are very excited ) and my area of responsibility will be the emerging markets of Asia, Middle East and Africa . Since I will operate from India that particular country will be a major focal point. The use of the Network to improve the quality of life of Millions of people in areas such as Education, Health Care and Security will be a major thrust of  Intelligent Urbanization. Faith and I are pumped up about our new overseas adventure and the chance to work for a world class company and a superb business leader like John Chambers. It is really a wonderful opportunity to positively impact many lives around the Globe. Hope to perhaps call on you for a few minutes before I head over to India. All the best and God Bless. Sincerely, Dave 21','Exciting NewsWill do. Pis contact Dave to set up a time for hm to come in to see me. Thx. Hi Hillary, you are doing an amazing job as our Secretary of State and we are all immensely proud of you. Really enjoyed your recent remarks regarding Afghanistan. Your words were spot on. Fyi, I will be in Kabul, Afghanistan from 7 thru 14 April and am being hosted by Flamed Wardak, the son of the Afghanistan Secretary of Defense. Looking forward to the visit. There is some exciting personal news that I wanted to share with you. Although it has not yet been announced, I wanted you to know that I recently interviewed with Cisco President ( John Chambers) and accepted a senior executive position ( effective 4 May ) to be the face and thought leader for Cisco in the field of \"Intelligent Urbanization\" with my focus area being on Physical Safety and Security. My wife (Faith) and I will live in Bangalore, India ( we are very excited ) and my area of responsibility will be the emerging markets of Asia, Middle East and Africa . Since I will operate from India that particular country will be a major focal point. The use of the Network to improve the quality of life of Millions of people in areas such as Education, Health Care and Security will be a major thrust of \" Intelligent Urbanization\". Faith and I are pumped up about our new overseas adventure and the chance to work for a world class company and a superb business leader like John Chambers. It is really a wonderful opportunity to positively impact many lives around the Globe. Hope to perhaps call on you for a few minutes before I head over to India. All the best and God Bless. Sincerely, Dave 21','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1288 - C05760667.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1288 - C05760667.txt','Learning the hard wayFYI Learning the hard way Mar 26th 2009 From The Economist print edition Barack Obama may at last be getting a grip. But he still needs to show more leadership, at home and abroad HILLARY CLINTON\'S most effective quip, in her long struggle with Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination last year, was that the Oval Office is no place for on-the-job training. It went to the heart of the nagging worry about the silver-tongued young senator from Illinois: that he lacked even the slightest executive experience, and that in his brief career he had never really stood up to powerful interests, whether in his home city of Chicago or in the wider world. Might Mrs Clinton have been right about her foe? Not altogether. In foreign policy in particular Mr Obama has already done some commendable things. He has held out a sincere hand to Iran he has ordered Guantanamo closed within a year he has set himself firmly against torture. He has, as the world and this newspaper wanted, taken a less strident tone in dealing with friends and rivals alike. But at home Mr Obama has had a difficult start. His performance has been weaker than those who endorsed his candidacy, including this newspaper, had hoped. Many of his strongest supporters?liberal columnists, prominent donors, Democratic Party stalwarts?have started to question him. As for those not so beholden, polls show that independent voters again prefer Republicans to Democrats, a startling reversal of fortune in just a few weeks. Mr Obama\'s once-celestial approval ratings are about where George Bush\'s were at this stage in his awful presidency. Despite his resounding electoral victory, his solid majorities in both chambers of Congress and the obvious goodwill of the bulk of the electorate, Mr Obama has seemed curiously feeble. Empty posts, weak policies 6','Learning the hard wayFYI Learning the hard way Mar 26th 2009 From The Economist print edition Barack Obama may at last be getting a grip. But he still needs to show more leadership, at home and abroad HILLARY CLINTON\'S most effective quip, in her long struggle with Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination last year, was that the Oval Office is no place for on-the-job training. It went to the heart of the nagging worry about the silver-tongued young senator from Illinois: that he lacked even the slightest executive experience, and that in his brief career he had never really stood up to powerful interests, whether in his home city of Chicago or in the wider world. Might Mrs Clinton have been right about her foe? Not altogether. In foreign policy in particular Mr Obama has already done some commendable things. He has held out a sincere hand to Iran; he has ordered Guantanamo closed within a year; he has set himself firmly against torture. He has, as the world and this newspaper wanted, taken a less strident tone in dealing with friends and rivals alike. But at home Mr Obama has had a difficult start. His performance has been weaker than those who endorsed his candidacy, including this newspaper, had hoped. Many of his strongest supporters?liberal columnists, prominent donors, Democratic Party stalwarts?have started to question him. As for those not so beholden, polls show that independent voters again prefer Republicans to Democrats, a startling reversal of fortune in just a few weeks. Mr Obama\'s once-celestial approval ratings are about where George Bush\'s were at this stage in his awful presidency. Despite his resounding electoral victory, his solid majorities in both chambers of Congress and the obvious goodwill of the bulk of the electorate, Mr Obama has seemed curiously feeble. Empty posts, weak policies 6','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('129 - C05739706.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\129 - C05739706.txt','Visas ObtainedFBI got their visas for Libya today: Five members of team and three crew members. Legatt was counted separately and already has visa. The FBI team is Enroute tonight, I am told.','Visas ObtainedFBI got their visas for Libya today: Five members of team and three crew members. Legatt was counted separately and already has visa. The FBI team is Enroute tonight, I am told.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1290 - C05760677.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1290 - C05760677.txt','IAEAJohn Kerry asked if we were ready to back another candidate What do you think? 31','IAEAJohn Kerry asked if we were ready to back another candidate What do you think? 31','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1291 - C05760678.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1291 - C05760678.txt','A little positive reinforcement to pass on to the S Congratulations! Follow-up on March 12 Dinner on MexicoPamela was at the dinner. Francisco, Just wanted to congratulate you and the entire team on a striking success. The Secretary\'s visit was jaw-dropping from the Mexican perspective. I have never seen such a positive reaction to a visit by a high ranking US government official. My personal favorite: Estamos hillarizados por estos dias. There is obviously also a show me the money aspect of the reaction, but even Mexico\'s newspaper of the traditionally anti-American left editorialized about Good Clinton, Bad Napolitano. And inside President Calderon\'s circle they are thrilled with Wednesday\'s meeting. Many congratulations. OK, I will stop bothering you with my emails and allow you to get back to doing your job. warm regards, Pamela Pamela K. Starr, PhD Senior Lecturer Public Diplomacy and International Relations Senior Fellow, Center on Public Diplomacy University of Southern California 3518 Trousdale Parkway Los Angeles, CA 90089-0043 tel: 213-740-4122 fax: 213-742-0281 email > Gonzalez, Francisco J <GonzalezFJ@state.gov> 3/23/2009 8:45 AM > Pamela, Many thanks for this. Your insights and suggestions are very helpful. While the Mexico left me with the impression that we\'re aiming in the right direction (Leslie Bassett, Robert Jacobson and Tom Shannon are excellent), we could 16 B6','A little positive reinforcement to pass on to the S Congratulations! Follow-up on March 12 Dinner on MexicoPamela was at the dinner. Francisco, Just wanted to congratulate you and the entire team on a striking success. The Secretary\'s visit was jaw-dropping from the Mexican perspective. I have never seen such a positive reaction to a visit by a high ranking US government official. My personal favorite: Estamos hillarizados por estos dias. There is obviously also a \"show me the money\" aspect of the reaction, but even Mexico\'s newspaper of the traditionally anti-American left editorialized about \"Good Clinton, Bad Napolitano\". And inside President Calderon\'s circle they are thrilled with Wednesday\'s meeting. Many congratulations. OK, I will stop bothering you with my emails and allow you to get back to doing your job. warm regards, Pamela Pamela K. Starr, PhD Senior Lecturer Public Diplomacy and International Relations Senior Fellow, Center on Public Diplomacy University of Southern California 3518 Trousdale Parkway Los Angeles, CA 90089-0043 tel: 213-740-4122 fax: 213-742-0281 email > \"Gonzalez, Francisco J\" <GonzalezFJ@state.gov> 3/23/2009 8:45 AM > Pamela, Many thanks for this. Your insights and suggestions are very helpful. While the Mexico left me with the impression that we\'re aiming in the right direction (Leslie Bassett, Robert Jacobson and Tom Shannon are excellent), we could 16 B6','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1292 - C05760679.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1292 - C05760679.txt','Pulling BackFYI Let me make one more call, pls. Denis We are going today reach out to the Mexicans still ? please advise if you have any disagreement. We cdm 32','Pulling BackFYI Let me make one more call, pls. Denis We are going today reach out to the Mexicans still ? please advise if you have any disagreement. We cdm 32','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1293 - C05760680.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1293 - C05760680.txt','A request for MondayLet\'s discuss this am. I\'m up and freer until 11. Per my prior email Cdm Erica, we are of course always ready to help. But I have to say the way in which these papers have been tasked has been, frankly, chaotic. For two Fridays in a row we were sent taskers after 9 or 10 pm with short deadlines, and fulfillment of one set of requirements has only led to another. We also note that there has not generally been an effort to distinguish among bureaus in terms of substantive responsibilities and NEA has repeatedly had to refer USUN-W to other bureaus, especially PRM and somewhat mystifyingly, 10. lam honestly not quite sure what is needed now. There is already an 10-drafted paper on Israel in the UN that I cleared Friday evening. Are you asking us to script her on that topic for her meetings? I doubt very much that Ambassador Rice\'s interlocutors will seek to draw her into a discussion of the Israeli or Palestinian economies and I can\'t think why she would raise that topic with them and what policy points we would expect her to make in the context of her visit. If you really need background papers on the two economies, we can give you them. Maura ? Your folks have been terrific (especially Oni and Tom\'s team) in working with us yesterday and today to get papers ready for the trip. We continue to scrounge up the last bits and pieces from the field and here, but we\'ve given the main briefing books to Amb. Rice who is digesting them now, and we\'ll get her add ons tomorrow. After going through things briefly with her this afternoon, there is one request that we have on the substantive front. We\'d like to get (at whatever classification level is appropriate) really two additional meaty papers for her meetings with Netanyahu and Liberman. These would supplement the material in her book. We are aware that these will be tough meetings, but we also view them as a good opportunity to also cover a lot of ground. There are a lot of issues not in the current papers that could come up: from Israel in the UN system, to Iran, to settlements, to the current Temple Mount crisis, to the Israel and Palestinian economies, to the security barrier, etc.. Tom and his team may have additional issues they\'d like her to raise as well. She\'d like to be over prepared for these meetings and realizes that the SBU format has not given your team the latitude to get that done. In these two cases could we get classified supplemental for her BCLs with lots of background, TPs, etc. Please blow off any length requirements, etc. ? longer and more comprehensive is better in this case. We know that doing these over the weekend is unreasonable. We can arrange to get these to her after she lands in Israel. Would it be possible ? on the high side ? to get these two additional pieces by COB Monday? Erica','A request for MondayLet\'s discuss this am. I\'m up and freer until 11. Per my prior email Cdm Erica, we are of course always ready to help. But I have to say the way in which these papers have been tasked has been, frankly, chaotic. For two Fridays in a row we were sent taskers after 9 or 10 pm with short deadlines, and fulfillment of one set of requirements has only led to another. We also note that there has not generally been an effort to distinguish among bureaus in terms of substantive responsibilities and NEA has repeatedly had to refer USUN-W to other bureaus, especially PRM and somewhat mystifyingly, 10. lam honestly not quite sure what is needed now. There is already an 10-drafted paper on Israel in the UN that I cleared Friday evening. Are you asking us to script her on that topic for her meetings? I doubt very much that Ambassador Rice\'s interlocutors will seek to draw her into a discussion of the Israeli or Palestinian economies and I can\'t think why she would raise that topic with them and what policy points we would expect her to make in the context of her visit. If you really need background papers on the two economies, we can give you them. Maura ? Your folks have been terrific (especially Oni and Tom\'s team) in working with us yesterday and today to get papers ready for the trip. We continue to scrounge up the last bits and pieces from the field and here, but we\'ve given the main briefing books to Amb. Rice who is digesting them now, and we\'ll get her add ons tomorrow. After going through things briefly with her this afternoon, there is one request that we have on the substantive front. We\'d like to get (at whatever classification level is appropriate) really two additional meaty papers for her meetings with Netanyahu and Liberman. These would supplement the material in her book. We are aware that these will be tough meetings, but we also view them as a good opportunity to also cover a lot of ground. There are a lot of issues not in the current papers that could come up: from Israel in the UN system, to Iran, to settlements, to the current Temple Mount crisis, to the Israel and Palestinian economies, to the security barrier, etc.. Tom and his team may have additional issues they\'d like her to raise as well. She\'d like to be over prepared for these meetings and realizes that the SBU format has not given your team the latitude to get that done. In these two cases could we get classified supplemental for her BCLs with lots of background, TPs, etc. Please blow off any length requirements, etc. ? longer and more comprehensive is better in this case. We know that doing these over the weekend is unreasonable. We can arrange to get these to her after she lands in Israel. Would it be possible ? on the high side ? to get these two additional pieces by COB Monday? Erica','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1295 - C05760682.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1295 - C05760682.txt','Re: FW: RE:Let\'s discuss asap. I\'m free until 11 this am. Fyi for discussion B5 B6 No ? unfortunately ?','Re: FW: RE:Let\'s discuss asap. I\'m free until 11 this am. Fyi for discussion B5 B6 No ? unfortunately ?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1296 - C05760683.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1296 - C05760683.txt','Mexico trip reportAttachments: Mexico trip report.docx Attached is a draft of your Mexico trip report to POTUS. I\'m also sending it by fax. I look forward to incorporating your edits. 1Q','Mexico trip reportAttachments: Mexico trip report.docx Attached is a draft of your Mexico trip report to POTUS. I\'m also sending it by fax. I look forward to incorporating your edits. 1Q','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1297 - C05760684.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1297 - C05760684.txt','Re:Can do at 10. Can I get call sheet?','Re:Can do at 10. Can I get call sheet?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1298 - C05760685.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1298 - C05760685.txt','Nominees ConfirmedFYI Just a couple of minutes ago, the Senate confirmed the following nominees: Cal. #37 ? Timothy Geithner to be Governor of the IMF, etc. Cal. #38 ? Richard Verma to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Leg Affairs Cal. #39 ? Esther Brimmer to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Intl Organization Affairs Cal. #41 ? Rose Gottemoeller to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Verification Cal. #42 ? Karl Eikenberry to be Ambassador to Afghanistan Cal. #44 ? Melanne Verveer to be Ambassador at Large for Women\'s Global Affairs Neither Chris Hill nor Phil Gordon. were confirmed this time around. Leader Reid explained that a vote on Hill\'s nomination will occur when the Senate reconvenes on Monday, April 20th. We need to find out more on the status of Gordon\'s nomination. Thanks. 33','Nominees ConfirmedFYI Just a couple of minutes ago, the Senate confirmed the following nominees: Cal. #37 ? Timothy Geithner to be Governor of the IMF, etc. Cal. #38 ? Richard Verma to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Leg Affairs Cal. #39 ? Esther Brimmer to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Intl Organization Affairs Cal. #41 ? Rose Gottemoeller to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Verification Cal. #42 ? Karl Eikenberry to be Ambassador to Afghanistan Cal. #44 ? Melanne Verveer to be Ambassador at Large for Women\'s Global Affairs Neither Chris Hill nor Phil Gordon. were confirmed this time around. Leader Reid explained that a vote on Hill\'s nomination will occur when the Senate reconvenes on Monday, April 20th. We need to find out more on the status of Gordon\'s nomination. Thanks. 33','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1299 - C05760686.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1299 - C05760686.txt','Re:B6 it I have passed on the info about to my chief of staff. We will follow up. All the best.','Re:B6 it I have passed on the info about to my chief of staff. We will follow up. All the best.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('13 - C05739567.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\13 - C05739567.txt','hey? for S\'s awareness ? we have proposed the calls to Libyan and Egyptian Presidents. Early AM B5 EDT. Samantha Vinograd Senior Advisor to the National Security Advisor B6','hey? for S\'s awareness ? we have proposed the calls to Libyan and Egyptian Presidents. Early AM B5 EDT. Samantha Vinograd Senior Advisor to the National Security Advisor B6','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('130 - C05739708.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\130 - C05739708.txt','Visas ObtainedFBI got their visas for Libya today: Five members of team and three crew members. Legatt was counted separately and already has visa. The FBI team is Enroute tonight, I am told.','Visas ObtainedFBI got their visas for Libya today: Five members of team and three crew members. Legatt was counted separately and already has visa. The FBI team is Enroute tonight, I am told.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1300 - C05760687.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1300 - C05760687.txt','Return to DCI\'m worried about the weather and taking the 9pm shuttle. Can we check w Mario and find out if I should leave earlier or take the train?','Return to DCI\'m worried about the weather and taking the 9pm shuttle. Can we check w Mario and find out if I should leave earlier or take the train?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1301 - C05760689.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1301 - C05760689.txt','Update and request for your views regarding OLC opinionsSee below ? another item I want to discuss when you call back (including Mexico and Durban) ? have heard not a peep from Denis on Carlos (and I pinged him) or others. cdm _ Jim and Cheryl, Thanks, Joan Joan E. Donoghue Principal Deputy Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State (202) 647-5036 34','Update and request for your views regarding OLC opinionsSee below ? another item I want to discuss when you call back (including Mexico and Durban) ? have heard not a peep from Denis on Carlos (and I pinged him) or others. cdm _ Jim and Cheryl, Thanks, Joan Joan E. Donoghue Principal Deputy Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State (202) 647-5036 34','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1302 - C05760690.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1302 - C05760690.txt','Can you talk?Calling now I\'m up for at least another hour.','Can you talk?Calling now I\'m up for at least another hour.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1304 - C05760693.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1304 - C05760693.txt','Applying for a jobHere is his resume etc Forwarded Message From:','Applying for a jobHere is his resume etc Forwarded Message From:','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1305 - C05760695.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1305 - C05760695.txt','ChinaI agree it is worth considering. FYI Thanks. Btw - I think Secy is really at top of her game. So proud of her. Best, jose Thanks jose Cheryl is right, she won\'t have much if any independant stops on her schedule while she\'s in china with the president but if that changes, will get in touch. Got it - not sure where she will go as she is likely to travel mostly with the president but we will put Expo under consideration and looping in Huma. cdm Hi Cheryl - if Secy Clinton does something related to Expo in Shanghai in Nov during APEC, assuming she goes, I\'d really like to try to meet her there. Incidentally, If she goes to Shanghai, it would be viewed as odd for her not to visit the Expo site, given the personal interest she has taken in the matter. xo - jose IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.','ChinaI agree it is worth considering. FYI Thanks. Btw - I think Secy is really at top of her game. So proud of her. Best, jose Thanks jose Cheryl is right, she won\'t have much if any independant stops on her schedule while she\'s in china with the president but if that changes, will get in touch. Got it - not sure where she will go as she is likely to travel mostly with the president but we will put Expo under consideration and looping in Huma. cdm Hi Cheryl - if Secy Clinton does something related to Expo in Shanghai in Nov during APEC, assuming she goes, I\'d really like to try to meet her there. Incidentally, If she goes to Shanghai, it would be viewed as odd for her not to visit the Expo site, given the personal interest she has taken in the matter. xo - jose IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1307 - C05760697.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1307 - C05760697.txt','Can you talk?Call If you can, where should I call? 36','Can you talk?Call If you can, where should I call? 36','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1308 - C05760698.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1308 - C05760698.txt','ThanksCheryl: Thank you very much for our conversation earlier in the week. Regards, ToM 37','ThanksCheryl: Thank you very much for our conversation earlier in the week. Regards, ToM 37','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1309 - C05760699.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1309 - C05760699.txt','Holbrooke asking to talk asapTalked w him.','Holbrooke asking to talk asapTalked w him.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1310 - C05760701.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1310 - C05760701.txt','Durban Language - S/D(S) Language Durban LanguageSusan: Spoke with S. Here is language she, and Jim as well, would support putting on the table (which is variation on each of yours below): Draft Durban Review Conference Outcome Document: Possible Revisions to Paragraph 1 40','Durban Language - S/D(S) Language Durban LanguageSusan: Spoke with S. Here is language she, and Jim as well, would support putting on the table (which is variation on each of yours below): Draft Durban Review Conference Outcome Document: Possible Revisions to Paragraph 1 40','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1311 - C05760702.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1311 - C05760702.txt','Delivered: AliyevAttachments: details.txt Your message was delivered to the recipient.','Delivered: AliyevAttachments: details.txt Your message was delivered to the recipient.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1312 - C05760704.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1312 - C05760704.txt','Sudan mocs callsOk. I will do that. Any other Members they want me to call? I know we talked about no need for moc calls re sudan Rich is asking if u would do howard berman today. I sent sheet to oscar if u want to do.','Sudan mocs callsOk. I will do that. Any other Members they want me to call? I know we talked about no need for moc calls re sudan Rich is asking if u would do howard berman today. I sent sheet to oscar if u want to do.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1313 - C05760705.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1313 - C05760705.txt','Key development opinion research summarizedI\'ve spent the last five years testing ideas and concepts to see how the development issue is understood by Americans and what are the challenges. I care deeply about this, I got into politics because I was frustrated by how little I could help living in a refugee camp on the Ethiopian-Somali border. The substantive policies obviously matter most, we got some right and some wrong in Clinton years, but the results of our bipartisan research may be useful. Here\'s my super-concise private summary: 1. The goal is help people be able to help themselves. The size of the program is important to advocates, but Americans want to know the ultimate goal is to be helping people be able to care for themselves (like grow enough food for Africa). 2.We all agree that kids should be a key focus and the best reason for any program is the moral importance. It\'s fine to acknowledge we do these programs for a variety of pragmatic reasons, but the most powerful reason is moral. It is the right thing to do. 3.We mostly all agree it is ok to spend money on these programs, but we should always note how we are fighting for reform too. The two concepts are not antagonists, but partners. And we are partners with other countries, this is not hand outs. There are mutual responsibilities. 4.Corruption is a major reason why people, rightly, think the programs don\'t work. 5.Even as folks are skeptical of the big promise, they still want us to try. Let me know if this is useful, we have a lot more insights if helpful. And I think this is the most important substantive issue -- how to get these policies right. Tom','Key development opinion research summarizedI\'ve spent the last five years testing ideas and concepts to see how the development issue is understood by Americans and what are the challenges. I care deeply about this, I got into politics because I was frustrated by how little I could help living in a refugee camp on the Ethiopian-Somali border. The substantive policies obviously matter most, we got some right and some wrong in Clinton years, but the results of our bipartisan research may be useful. Here\'s my super-concise private summary: 1. The goal is help people be able to help themselves. The size of the program is important to advocates, but Americans want to know the ultimate goal is to be helping people be able to care for themselves (like grow enough food for Africa). 2.We all agree that kids should be a key focus and the best reason for any program is the moral importance. It\'s fine to acknowledge we do these programs for a variety of pragmatic reasons, but the most powerful reason is moral. It is the right thing to do. 3.We mostly all agree it is ok to spend money on these programs, but we should always note how we are fighting for reform too. The two concepts are not antagonists, but partners. And we are partners with other countries, this is not hand outs. There are mutual responsibilities. 4.Corruption is a major reason why people, rightly, think the programs don\'t work. 5.Even as folks are skeptical of the big promise, they still want us to try. Let me know if this is useful, we have a lot more insights if helpful. And I think this is the most important substantive issue -- how to get these policies right. Tom','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1314 - C05760706.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1314 - C05760706.txt','Delivered: Key development opinion research summarizedAttachments: details.txt Your message was delivered to the recipient.','Delivered: Key development opinion research summarizedAttachments: details.txt Your message was delivered to the recipient.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1315 - C05760708.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1315 - C05760708.txt','Note to S on Summit PreparationAttachments: 20090405 Note S SOA Summit Updateams.doc A preview of memo coming to you officially in hard copy today: Dear Cheryl and Jake, Attached pse find my additions to the memo that Tom and Jeff sent on Friday afternoon. They have not had a chance to go over this ? I sent it a couple of hours ago but I\'m hoping people have better things to do on Sunday afternoon. I don\'t think there is anything I added that they would disagree w/ so propose that this go to S tonight. AM 45','Note to S on Summit PreparationAttachments: 20090405 Note S SOA Summit Updateams.doc A preview of memo coming to you officially in hard copy today: Dear Cheryl and Jake, Attached pse find my additions to the memo that Tom and Jeff sent on Friday afternoon. They have not had a chance to go over this ? I sent it a couple of hours ago but I\'m hoping people have better things to do on Sunday afternoon. I don\'t think there is anything I added that they would disagree w/ so propose that this go to S tonight. AM 45','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1316 - C05760709.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1316 - C05760709.txt','Sudan callsI spoke w Berman who asked that someone call Payne. Do you know if that is happening?','Sudan callsI spoke w Berman who asked that someone call Payne. Do you know if that is happening?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1317 - C05760710.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1317 - C05760710.txt','MeetingsI need to start a weekly mtg w the Undersecretaries. Could we do it at 9 on Wednesdays?','MeetingsI need to start a weekly mtg w the Undersecretaries. Could we do it at 9 on Wednesdays?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1318 - C05760711.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1318 - C05760711.txt','Sudan callsGood. Who else was called? Susan called Payne today. We have also sent paper to Payne\'s africa subcommittee staff director. I spoke w Berman who asked that someone call Payne. Do you know if that is happening?','Sudan callsGood. Who else was called? Susan called Payne today. We have also sent paper to Payne\'s africa subcommittee staff director. I spoke w Berman who asked that someone call Payne. Do you know if that is happening?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('132 - C05739711.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\132 - C05739711.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadVery nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue, Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis. California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack ()barna for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. The security matters are being adequately investigated, Stevens said. We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena, Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation.','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadVery nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. \"It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue,\" Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis. California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack ()barna for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. \"The security matters are being adequately investigated,\" Stevens said. \"We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena,\" Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1320 - C05760713.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1320 - C05760713.txt','David Rohde SeriesI have read it and agree it is must reading for all of us. Thx. If you haven\'t read it yet, I commend the series that starts today in the NYT regarding his captivity. Have a great Sunday. PJ','David Rohde SeriesI have read it and agree it is must reading for all of us. Thx. If you haven\'t read it yet, I commend the series that starts today in the NYT regarding his captivity. Have a great Sunday. PJ','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1321 - C05760714.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1321 - C05760714.txt','Gov RichardsonGov R called back. I gave him a general brief on the launch and we discussed the call last night from KMG re a possible trip. Gov R said that he would continue to stay under the radar on the matter, despite many interview requests. He added that he has been talking to Lisa Ling of the View and urging her to also stay low-profile, although he said she may feel that she has to speak out soon. He agreed to keep in touch with us over the next few days. KT 46','Gov RichardsonGov R called back. I gave him a general brief on the launch and we discussed the call last night from KMG re a possible trip. Gov R said that he would continue to \"stay under the radar\" on the matter, \"despite many interview requests.\" He added that he has been talking to Lisa Ling of the View and urging her to also stay low-profile, although he said she may feel that she has to speak out soon. He agreed to keep in touch with us over the next few days. KT 46','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1322 - C05760715.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1322 - C05760715.txt','My candidacyCheryl:. Many thanks and I hope you are doing well. 47','My candidacyCheryl:. Many thanks and I hope you are doing well. 47','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1323 - C05760717.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1323 - C05760717.txt','Note to S on Summit Preparation Note to Son Summit PreparationThis is very good. I would like to give set up speech next week-on Wed--the day POTUS goes to Mexico. A preview of memo coming to you officially in hard copy today: Dear Cheryl and Jake, Attached pse find my additions to the memo that Tom and Jeff sent on Friday afternoon. They have not had a chance to go over this ? I sent it a couple of hours ago but I\'m hoping people have better things to do on Sunday afternoon. I don\'t think there is anything I added that they would disagree w/ so propose that this go to S tonight. AM 54','Note to S on Summit Preparation Note to Son Summit PreparationThis is very good. I would like to give set up speech next week-on Wed--the day POTUS goes to Mexico. A preview of memo coming to you officially in hard copy today: Dear Cheryl and Jake, Attached pse find my additions to the memo that Tom and Jeff sent on Friday afternoon. They have not had a chance to go over this ? I sent it a couple of hours ago but I\'m hoping people have better things to do on Sunday afternoon. I don\'t think there is anything I added that they would disagree w/ so propose that this go to S tonight. AM 54','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1324 - C05760719.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1324 - C05760719.txt','S Polar Speech April 6Remind me to discuss with you. cdm Dear Megan, First, thanks for producing a terrific speech for the Secretary. I do have one question. Many thanks. Evan Evan T. Bloom Deputy Director Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs (OES/OPA) 55','S Polar Speech April 6Remind me to discuss with you. cdm Dear Megan, First, thanks for producing a terrific speech for the Secretary. I do have one question. Many thanks. Evan Evan T. Bloom Deputy Director Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs (OES/OPA) 55','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1325 - C05760720.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1325 - C05760720.txt','no new voice messagesYour phone may have been alerting to 4 missed calls, (some of which may have been me\'because I dialed in twice earlier today to check the messages). Alternatively, there could be text messages on the phone. But it is free and clear of voice mails. Lauren Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton 57','no new voice messagesYour phone may have been alerting to \"4 missed calls,\" (some of which may have been me\'because I dialed in twice earlier today to check the messages). Alternatively, there could be text messages on the phone. But it is free and clear of voice mails. Lauren Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton 57','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1326 - C05760721.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1326 - C05760721.txt','Any news?Message sent to north thru ny. No word back About the Governor?','Any news?Message sent to north thru ny. No word back About the Governor?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1327 - C05760722.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1327 - C05760722.txt','Mexico trip reportSounds good. Thx. I won\'t get you revisions until tomorrow. Attached is a draft of your Mexico trip report to POTUS. I\'m also sending it by fax. I look forward to incorporating your edits. 20','Mexico trip reportSounds good. Thx. I won\'t get you revisions until tomorrow. Attached is a draft of your Mexico trip report to POTUS. I\'m also sending it by fax. I look forward to incorporating your edits. 20','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1328 - C05760723.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1328 - C05760723.txt','Delivered: Key development opinion research summarizedAttachments: details.txt Your message was delivered to the recipient.','Delivered: Key development opinion research summarizedAttachments: details.txt Your message was delivered to the recipient.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1329 - C05760724.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1329 - C05760724.txt','TomorrowWill do Pls come by the house tomorrow btw 7:30-8:00 to pick up the work I\'ve done. Thx. 21','TomorrowWill do Pls come by the house tomorrow btw 7:30-8:00 to pick up the work I\'ve done. Thx. 21','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('133 - C05739714.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\133 - C05739714.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadIn car driving so can in a bit Very nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Taley on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign, It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue, Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack.','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadIn car driving so can in a bit Very nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Taley on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign, \"It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue,\" Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1330 - C05760728.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1330 - C05760728.txt','Sudan callsDid you get any feedback from these? The additional calls to be made today by Susan and Scott are listed below. It is our understanding that all these calls were made (though a couple of house members were unavailable). We have also been in touch with all leadership and key committee staff in the house and senate and sent them the relevant fact sheet/white paper on the new policy. Ambassador Rice: Feingold. Leahy. Payne Gration: Lowey. Ros-Lehtinerm Lee. Capuanom McCaul. Isaksono Corker. Brownbackw Wolf Good. Who else was called? Susan called Payne today. We have also sent paper to Payne\'s africa subcommittee staff director. I spoke w Berman who asked that someone call Payne. Do you know if that is happening?','Sudan callsDid you get any feedback from these? The additional calls to be made today by Susan and Scott are listed below. It is our understanding that all these calls were made (though a couple of house members were unavailable). We have also been in touch with all leadership and key committee staff in the house and senate and sent them the relevant fact sheet/white paper on the new policy. Ambassador Rice: Feingold. Leahy. Payne Gration: Lowey. Ros-Lehtinerm Lee. Capuanom McCaul. Isaksono Corker. Brownbackw Wolf Good. Who else was called? Susan called Payne today. We have also sent paper to Payne\'s africa subcommittee staff director. I spoke w Berman who asked that someone call Payne. Do you know if that is happening?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1331 - C05760729.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1331 - C05760729.txt','No. IrelandCan you check w Shaun and see what\'s happening?','No. IrelandCan you check w Shaun and see what\'s happening?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1334 - C05760736.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1334 - C05760736.txt','PSD reactionAMS and Jack----AMS\'s comments and edits about development are right on target. May I call you on a conference call this am before 8am to discuss? If so, does 7:30 work for you? Thx. HRC','PSD reactionAMS and Jack----AMS\'s comments and edits about development are right on target. May I call you on a conference call this am before 8am to discuss? If so, does 7:30 work for you? Thx. HRC','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1335 - C05760750.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1335 - C05760750.txt','this week?Secretary Clinton, I hope that all is well back in the States and just wanted to let you know that I will be in Washington Wednesday. If you might have a minute to spare to follow up on your last message in person or by phone this week or over the weekend, I would very much appreciate the opportunity. Congratulations on the Europe trip! Yours sincerely, Jackie Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com','this week?Secretary Clinton, I hope that all is well back in the States and just wanted to let you know that I will be in Washington Wednesday. If you might have a minute to spare to follow up on your last message in person or by phone this week or over the weekend, I would very much appreciate the opportunity. Congratulations on the Europe trip! Yours sincerely, Jackie Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1336 - C05760751.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1336 - C05760751.txt','Mildred Otero USAID HelloAuto forwarded by a Rule Laura Pena B6 B6 I have not met her Hi Cheryl, Hope all is well on your end. Today was my first day at State! Thank you again for all your help getting me on board. B5 B6 Thanks again for everything! Mildred Mildred I am connecting you with Heather Samuelson and Laura Pena who can get you the paperwork you need to complete in advance of coming on board. Thank you again for your help and support as always. Mildred-- I will, of course, help here in DC anyway I can. 1 ake care.','Mildred Otero USAID HelloAuto forwarded by a Rule Laura Pena B6 B6 I have not met her Hi Cheryl, Hope all is well on your end. Today was my first day at State! Thank you again for all your help getting me on board. B5 B6 Thanks again for everything! Mildred Mildred I am connecting you with Heather Samuelson and Laura Pena who can get you the paperwork you need to complete in advance of coming on board. Thank you again for your help and support as always. Mildred-- I will, of course, help here in DC anyway I can. 1 ake care.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1337 - C05760752.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1337 - C05760752.txt','Allida Black\'s Eleanor Roosevelt human rights eventI thought there was an event this Fall (maybe even honoring me?) But, did it not happen or did I not go? What happened?','Allida Black\'s Eleanor Roosevelt human rights eventI thought there was an event this Fall (maybe even honoring me?) But, did it not happen or did I not go? 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It is a loss for Daniel to be the CEO of As soon as we solve the deputy position, I am sure the rest will be easy. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Terrific - I will make it a point to see you one of those days so copying Joanne to find a time. Love the new cdm cdm Original Messa e Joanne Laszczych Assistant to Counselor and Chief of Staff, Cheryl Mills Department of State 2201 C Street, N.W. Phone: 202-647-5548 Fax: 202-736-4535','FW Resume and Other Matters Resume and Other Matters esume and Other Matters Re Resume and Other Matters ResumeFYI Cheryl, the organization. It is a loss for Daniel to be the CEO of As soon as we solve the deputy position, I am sure the rest will be easy. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Terrific - I will make it a point to see you one of those days so copying Joanne to find a time. Love the new cdm cdm Original Messa e Joanne Laszczych Assistant to Counselor and Chief of Staff, Cheryl Mills Department of State 2201 C Street, N.W. Phone: 202-647-5548 Fax: 202-736-4535','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1341 - C05760757.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1341 - C05760757.txt','S Polar Speech April 6Already did that. Remind me to discuss with you. cdm Dear Megan, First, thanks for producing a terrific speech for the Secretary. Aclo_ha one question. 1','S Polar Speech April 6Already did that. Remind me to discuss with you. cdm Dear Megan, First, thanks for producing a terrific speech for the Secretary. Aclo_ha one question. 1','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1342 - C05760760.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1342 - C05760760.txt','Pls call when you can.I\'m at home. Thx.','Pls call when you can.I\'m at home. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1343 - C05760763.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1343 - C05760763.txt','S Polar Speech April 6Per my earlier email. cdm -^ my- ----- cdm Hi Cheryl and Jake ? Thank you! Dear Megan, First, thanks for producing a terrific speech for the Secretary. I do have one question. Many thanks. Evan Evan T. Bloom Deputy Director 4','S Polar Speech April 6Per my earlier email. cdm -^ my- ----- cdm Hi Cheryl and Jake ? Thank you! Dear Megan, First, thanks for producing a terrific speech for the Secretary. I do have one question. Many thanks. Evan Evan T. 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FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC *advocate, chronicled Haitian political developments and immigration Tel: lyelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CUNY College *expert on Caribbean security Tel: Brian Concannon Director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti *Lead lawyer in Raboteau case Paul Collier Professor of Economics Oxford University *expert in development economics, author of Haiti special report commissioned by the UN SYG Fax: +44-(0)1865 281447 Nicholas Kristof','Haiti Dinner Invite ListAttachments: 2009-04-08 Dinner Invite List.docx Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC *advocate, chronicled Haitian political developments and immigration Tel: lyelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CUNY College *expert on Caribbean security Tel: Brian Concannon Director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti *Lead lawyer in Raboteau case Paul Collier Professor of Economics Oxford University *expert in development economics, author of Haiti special report commissioned by the UN SYG Fax: +44-(0)1865 281447 Nicholas Kristof','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1347 - C05760770.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1347 - C05760770.txt','Sen. Mitchell returned your callHe is at home now I\'ll also make sure ops has the number Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton','Sen. Mitchell returned your callHe is at home now I\'ll also make sure ops has the number Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1348 - C05760771.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1348 - C05760771.txt','this week?Hi, Yes I am at (en route to airport). Thank you! Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Jackie--I am so sorry I didn\'t get back to you before now. May I call you now? H Secretary Clinton, I hope that all is well back in the States and just wanted to let you know that I will be in Washington Wednesday. If you might have a minute to spare to follow up on your last message in person or by phone this week or over the weekend, I would very much appreciate the opportunity. Congratulations on the Europe trip! Yours sincerely, Jackie Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com','this week?Hi, Yes; I am at (en route to airport). Thank you! Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Jackie--I am so sorry I didn\'t get back to you before now. May I call you now? H Secretary Clinton, I hope that all is well back in the States and just wanted to let you know that I will be in Washington Wednesday. If you might have a minute to spare to follow up on your last message in person or by phone this week or over the weekend, I would very much appreciate the opportunity. Congratulations on the Europe trip! Yours sincerely, Jackie Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1349 - C05760772.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1349 - C05760772.txt','Haiti Dinner Invite ListYes ? we can discuss ? and in the interim we\'ll check on the additional names you listed. We did not ask Will ask AMS re: Also asked yet ? he would be on staff list as opposed to outside guest (eg., WH folks will be with DOS foil(s) but they did not get back yet with any names. cdm Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC','Haiti Dinner Invite ListYes ? we can discuss ? and in the interim we\'ll check on the additional names you listed. We did not ask Will ask AMS re: Also asked yet ? he would be on staff list as opposed to outside guest (eg., WH folks will be with DOS foil(s) but they did not get back yet with any names. cdm Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('135 - C05739716.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\135 - C05739716.txt','\'Meet the Press Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceGood. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the protests outside the U.S. embassy there that Egyptian officials were slow to put down. This weekend in Pakistan, protests as well there. More anti-American rage. Also protests against the drone strikes. In Yemen, you also had arrests and some deaths outside of our U.S. embassy there. How much longer can Americans expect to see these troubling images and these protests go forward?','\'Meet the Press Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceGood. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the protests outside the U.S. embassy there that Egyptian officials were slow to put down. This weekend in Pakistan, protests as well there. More anti-American rage. Also protests against the drone strikes. In Yemen, you also had arrests and some deaths outside of our U.S. embassy there. How much longer can Americans expect to see these troubling images and these protests go forward?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1351 - C05760776.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1351 - C05760776.txt','Delivered: Can you talk?Attachments: details.txt Your message was delivered to the recipient.','Delivered: Can you talk?Attachments: details.txt Your message was delivered to the recipient.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1352 - C05760777.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1352 - C05760777.txt','Can you talk?Tried you through ops I\'m in the car on the way home. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Can you talk?Tried you through ops I\'m in the car on the way home. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1353 - C05760778.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1353 - C05760778.txt','Delivered: Let me know when you can talkAttachments: details.txt Your message was delivered to the recipient.','Delivered: Let me know when you can talkAttachments: details.txt Your message was delivered to the recipient.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1354 - C05760779.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1354 - C05760779.txt','Let me know when you can talkK - will call in a bit - in line at dmv to surrender my ny license (sadly for me) Or you can call me at home thru Ops.  Mills, Cheryl D 19','Let me know when you can talkK - will call in a bit - in line at dmv to surrender my ny license (sadly for me) Or you can call me at home thru Ops. ; Mills, Cheryl D 19','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1355 - C05760782.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1355 - C05760782.txt','Claire Coleman\'s numberLauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton 21','Claire Coleman\'s numberLauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton 21','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1356 - C05760783.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1356 - C05760783.txt','Non pro speechThis draft sounds didactic. That\'s ok in terms of substance--as far as I know--but it reads like an automatic weapon which may be inevitable since there\'s so much material to cover. I just want to be sure the facts are right.','Non pro speechThis draft sounds didactic. That\'s ok in terms of substance--as far as I know--but it reads like an automatic weapon which may be inevitable since there\'s so much material to cover. I just want to be sure the facts are right.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1357 - C05760784.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1357 - C05760784.txt','MeetingJust called house and got vm. Have a few odd and ends. Nothing urgent for tonite but would like to send you a revised summit schedule for your sign off after we do our planning calls tonite. Ok. What else do you know? Call when you can. 22','MeetingJust called house and got vm. Have a few odd and ends. Nothing urgent for tonite but would like to send you a revised summit schedule for your sign off after we do our planning calls tonite. Ok. What else do you know? Call when you can. 22','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1358 - C05760792.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1358 - C05760792.txt','Fwd: PM letter PM letterAttachments: NI_Financial_Settlement_letter_to_McGuinness_and_Robinson.pdf Pis print--one copy to Jake, one to me. Hillary: Attached is Gordon\'s letter to McGuinness and Robinson on financial settlement. Can you open? Should I forward to Lauren? Sid Mr Blumenthal As requested by my Secretary of State, please find attached a copy of the letter from Prime Minister to First and Deputy First Minister. Kind regards Fiona Fiona McCoy Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland 0207 210 6460 07799115250','Fwd: PM letter PM letterAttachments: NI_Financial_Settlement_letter_to_McGuinness_and_Robinson.pdf Pis print--one copy to Jake, one to me. Hillary: Attached is Gordon\'s letter to McGuinness and Robinson on financial settlement. Can you open? Should I forward to Lauren? Sid Mr Blumenthal As requested by my Secretary of State, please find attached a copy of the letter from Prime Minister to First and Deputy First Minister. Kind regards Fiona Fiona McCoy Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland 0207 210 6460 07799115250','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1359 - C05760795.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1359 - C05760795.txt','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence; through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom; and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('136 - C05739717.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\136 - C05739717.txt','\'State of the Union Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'State of the Union\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceNothing to this one. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on CNN\'s State of the Union. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. CROWLEY: Joining me is the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Madam Ambassador, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Candy. CROWLEY: One of the things when I spoke with the Israeli prime minister that struck me was the conviction that he has that for certain Iran is building on its way to building a nuclear weapon, and his sense of urgency that at this moment the U.S. needs to set what he calls a red line for the U.S. Does the U.S. share the conviction that Iran is, indeed, building a nuclear weapon? And, B, what about the concept of a red line? RICE: Well, Candy, the United States is in constant communication with Israel and Israeli intelligence, Israeli policy makers, the military. We\'re sharing our assessments every day. And our assessments, our intelligence assessments are very similar. Obviously, we share a grave concern about Iran pursuing a nuclear weapon. We are determined to prevent that from happening. President Obama has been absolutely clear, and on this there\'s absolutely no daylight between the United States and Israel that we will do what it takes to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. We are not at that stage yet. They do not have a nuclear weapon. Our shared intelligence assessments is that there is still a considerable time and space before they will have a nuclear weapon should they make the decision to go for that. But we\'ve been very clear. The United States is not interested and is not pursuing a policy of containment. President Obama has been very plain. We will keep all option on the table, including the military option, as necessary, to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. But, Candy, the fact is we have just seen the imposition of another layer of the toughest sanctions that have ever been impose Odd a country. In this case, Iran. Their economy is beginning to buckle. Their oil production is down 40 percent. Their currency has plummeted 40 percent in the last year. Their economy is now shrinking. And this is only going to intensify.','\'State of the Union Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'State of the Union\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceNothing to this one. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on CNN\'s \"State of the Union.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. CROWLEY: Joining me is the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Madam Ambassador, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Candy. CROWLEY: One of the things when I spoke with the Israeli prime minister that struck me was the conviction that he has that for certain Iran is building on its way to building a nuclear weapon, and his sense of urgency that at this moment the U.S. needs to set what he calls a \"red line\" for the U.S. Does the U.S. share the conviction that Iran is, indeed, building a nuclear weapon? And, B, what about the concept of a red line? RICE: Well, Candy, the United States is in constant communication with Israel and Israeli intelligence, Israeli policy makers, the military. We\'re sharing our assessments every day. And our assessments, our intelligence assessments are very similar. Obviously, we share a grave concern about Iran pursuing a nuclear weapon. We are determined to prevent that from happening. President Obama has been absolutely clear, and on this there\'s absolutely no daylight between the United States and Israel that we will do what it takes to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. We are not at that stage yet. They do not have a nuclear weapon. Our shared intelligence assessments is that there is still a considerable time and space before they will have a nuclear weapon should they make the decision to go for that. But we\'ve been very clear. The United States is not interested and is not pursuing a policy of containment. President Obama has been very plain. We will keep all option on the table, including the military option, as necessary, to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. But, Candy, the fact is we have just seen the imposition of another layer of the toughest sanctions that have ever been impose Odd a country. In this case, Iran. Their economy is beginning to buckle. Their oil production is down 40 percent. Their currency has plummeted 40 percent in the last year. Their economy is now shrinking. And this is only going to intensify.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1360 - C05760796.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1360 - C05760796.txt','Great Wpost articleAs is often the case, I have to read in the paper what David is up to rather than learn it at home. . . but perhaps I wouldn\'t have it any other way. cdm brifibinoton Post NEWSI POLITICSI OPINIONSI BUSINESSI LOCAL SPORTSI ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBSI CARSI REAL ESTATE \'SHOPPING School of Second, Chances The teachers at Oak Hill Academy approach their jobs with the faith that even the most hardened juvenile delinquents can achieve -- and the knowledge that many still won\'t By Karen Houppert Sunday, April 12, 2009 W18 The six teenage boys, incarcerated at the District\'s Oak Hill juvenile detention facility in Laurel file into their classroom after lunch one late January afternoon. They are surprised to see strangers -- five women and two men -- sitting in the chairs that the boys typically occupy. The students find some empty seats and shrug out of their matching brown coats and mismatched scarves. They are curious about the visitors in a lean-back, fold-your-arms, prove-it kind of way. I\'m James Forman, begins a 40-something man. I\'m a professor at Georgetown Law School and --  You related to the James Forman? interrupts 17-year-old Carleto Bailey. I\'m James Forman Jr. That your father? James Forman your dad? Carleto demands. Yes, I  Wasn\'t he some big civil rights guy? NAACP? Or SNCC? SNCC, Forman says, seemingly surprised that Carleto has heard of his father, who was executive secretary of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee for years in the 1960s before becoming active with the Black Panthers. B6','Great Wpost articleAs is often the case, I have to read in the paper what David is up to rather than learn it at home. . . but perhaps I wouldn\'t have it any other way. cdm brifibinoton Post NEWSI POLITICSI OPINIONSI BUSINESSI LOCAL SPORTSI ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBSI CARSI REAL ESTATE \'SHOPPING School of Second, Chances The teachers at Oak Hill Academy approach their jobs with the faith that even the most hardened juvenile delinquents can achieve -- and the knowledge that many still won\'t By Karen Houppert Sunday, April 12, 2009; W18 The six teenage boys, incarcerated at the District\'s Oak Hill juvenile detention facility in Laurel file into their classroom after lunch one late January afternoon. They are surprised to see strangers -- five women and two men -- sitting in the chairs that the boys typically occupy. The students find some empty seats and shrug out of their matching brown coats and mismatched scarves. They are curious about the visitors in a lean-back, fold-your-arms, prove-it kind of way. \"I\'m James Forman,\" begins a 40-something man. \"I\'m a professor at Georgetown Law School and -- \" \"You related to the James Forman?\" interrupts 17-year-old Carleto Bailey. \"I\'m James Forman Jr.\" \"That your father? James Forman your dad?\" Carleto demands. \"Yes, I \" \"Wasn\'t he some big civil rights guy? NAACP? Or SNCC?\" \"SNCC,\" Forman says, seemingly surprised that Carleto has heard of his father, who was executive secretary of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee for years in the 1960s before becoming active with the Black Panthers. B6','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1361 - C05760800.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1361 - C05760800.txt','DPRK - Final P5+3 text DPRK - Final P5+J textCan Susan talk on my way into the city--say around 7? Fyi, see below that erika barks ruggles circulated. Susan rice just put a call into you asking to talk tonite. Hey can you share this w HRC? Everything is on track for a Monday formal debate and Tuesday vote. B5 All - Here it is in a format for BB readers. - Erica B5 38','DPRK - Final P5+3 text DPRK - Final P5+J textCan Susan talk on my way into the city--say around 7? Fyi, see below that erika barks ruggles circulated. Susan rice just put a call into you asking to talk tonite. Hey can you share this w HRC? Everything is on track for a Monday formal debate and Tuesday vote. B5 All - Here it is in a format for BB readers. - Erica B5 38','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1362 - C05760801.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1362 - C05760801.txt','Delivered: UNSCR/DPRKAttachments: details.txt Your message was delivered to the recipient.','Delivered: UNSCR/DPRKAttachments: details.txt Your message was delivered to the recipient.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1363 - C05760802.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1363 - C05760802.txt','Delivered: Great Wpost articleAttachments: details.txt Your message was delivered to the recipient.','Delivered: Great Wpost articleAttachments: details.txt Your message was delivered to the recipient.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1365 - C05760804.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1365 - C05760804.txt','UNSCR/DPRKBoth I and others -- including Jim and Tom D feel very good about the statement. Let me know if you have any questions. Happy Easter! - Jake','UNSCR/DPRKBoth I and others -- including Jim and Tom D feel very good about the statement. Let me know if you have any questions. Happy Easter! - Jake','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1368 - C05760809.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1368 - C05760809.txt','Delivered: Happy Easter!Attachments: details.txt Your message was delivered to the recipient.','Delivered: Happy Easter!Attachments: details.txt Your message was delivered to the recipient.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1369 - C05760810.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1369 - C05760810.txt','Happy Easter!Happy easter to you! We just finished one hunt at the domenici clan and headed to my mother\'s so will try you after 830pm. Cdm Did you junt for eggs? If you have time to talk, let me know. I\'m in the car now so I\'d have to call you. I\'ll be home in an hour. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Happy Easter!Happy easter to you! We just finished one hunt at the domenici clan and headed to my mother\'s so will try you after 830pm. Cdm Did you junt for eggs? If you have time to talk, let me know. I\'m in the car now so I\'d have to call you. I\'ll be home in an hour. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('137 - C05739718.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\137 - C05739718.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassadors Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadIn car driving so can in a bit Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 Business Week Bloomberg News','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassadors Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadIn car driving so can in a bit Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 Business Week Bloomberg News','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1370 - C05760811.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1370 - C05760811.txt','Happy Easter Happy easterS000 good the old. E mail is working----great to connect. Super news re rescue of our. Merchant. Marine. Capt. I am very close to the unions of which crew are memebers. They were carrying our. forign aid food and VERY proud to do it( let\'s. Salute. Them the. Navy and the. Mission Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Happy Easter, my friend. I will let you know about questions for my testimony closer to the date. Great hearing from you but not as good as seeing and talking w you. As ever, H','Happy Easter Happy easterS000 good the old. E mail is working----great to connect. Super news re rescue of our. Merchant. Marine. Capt. I am very close to the unions of which crew are memebers. They were carrying our. forign aid food and VERY proud to do it( let\'s. Salute. Them the. Navy and the. Mission Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Happy Easter, my friend. I will let you know about questions for my testimony closer to the date. Great hearing from you but not as good as seeing and talking w you. As ever, H','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1371 - C05760817.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1371 - C05760817.txt','Durban Statement - Draft [REVISED] Durban Statement - DraftMy revisions in text in caps (or brackets for deletions) ? sending to them once we speak shortly. Cd m STATEMENT BY ROBERT WOOD, ACTING SPOKESMAN Durban Review Conference: U.S. Position [end] Cheryl, In Saturday, 10 and USUN further developed the draft Durban statement. Earlier! sent you elements of text I attach the latest draft for you. Susan Rice has cleared. Please send us any edits or comments in ALL CAPS. We would prepare the draft to be issued Monday. Esther [begin] 41','Durban Statement - Draft [REVISED] Durban Statement - DraftMy revisions in text in caps (or brackets for deletions) ? sending to them once we speak shortly. Cd m STATEMENT BY ROBERT WOOD, ACTING SPOKESMAN Durban Review Conference: U.S. Position [end] Cheryl, In Saturday, 10 and USUN further developed the draft Durban statement. Earlier! sent you elements of text; I attach the latest draft for you. Susan Rice has cleared. Please send us any edits or comments in ALL CAPS. We would prepare the draft to be issued Monday. Esther [begin] 41','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1372 - C05760823.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1372 - C05760823.txt','wjc said you were sleeping so call me after 7:30am tomorrow (I should be in the office)43','wjc said you were sleeping so call me after 7:30am tomorrow (I should be in the office)43','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1373 - C05760825.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1373 - C05760825.txt','Delivered: Calling youAttachments: details.txt Your message was delivered to the recipient.','Delivered: Calling youAttachments: details.txt Your message was delivered to the recipient.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1374 - C05760826.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1374 - C05760826.txt','Note for Secretary re Office of Overseas BuildingsAttachments: Document.pdf Print for HRC Cheryl Per discussion Regards - pat 44','Note for Secretary re Office of Overseas BuildingsAttachments: Document.pdf Print for HRC Cheryl Per discussion Regards - pat 44','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1375 - C05760827.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1375 - C05760827.txt','Director of the Office of Overseas Building Operations (OBO)OBO is a critical element in the. Department\'s infrastructure arsenal as it rents, maintains, and/or constructs all of the Department\'s real estate assets overseas, valued in the billions of dollars. From 2001 through 2007 it went through a very difficult time Since then OBO has been run well, and its basic morale restored, by a retired Foreign Service: Officer who had previously been its Deputy Director and who I brought out of retirement temporarily.','Director of the Office of Overseas Building Operations (OBO)OBO is a critical element in the. Department\'s infrastructure arsenal as it rents, maintains, and/or constructs all of the Department\'s real estate assets overseas, valued in the billions of dollars. From 2001 through 2007 it went through a very difficult time Since then OBO has been run well, and its basic morale restored, by a retired Foreign Service: Officer who had previously been its Deputy Director and who I brought out of retirement temporarily.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1378 - C05760834.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1378 - C05760834.txt','Happy Easter Happy easterYou betcha Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Not only salute, but mark the fact that the rescue/miracle/resurrection took place on Easter! See you soon, I hope. As Super news re rescue of our. Merchant. B6 They were carrying our. forign aid food and S000 good the old. E mail is working----great to connect. Marine. Capt. I am very close to the unions of which crew are memebers. VERY proud to do it( let\'s. Salute. Them the. Navy and the. Mission Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Happy Easter, my friend. I will let you know about questions for my testimony closer to the date. Great hearing from you but not as good as seeing and talking w you. As ever, H Best wishes to you and all of the clintons. All of us say a. Hearty. Hello and so proud of what you are doing----you are missed in the senate and by me. But you sure are needed where you are. I will be @ your. Foreign. Ops. Hearing. Let me know any questions you want me to askto help get your needs/message across. Loved picture of you+obama on. The. Lawn. Time for. Spring and the resurrection. As always. Your Pal Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Cl','Happy Easter Happy easterYou betcha Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Not only salute, but mark the fact that the rescue/miracle/resurrection took place on Easter! See you soon, I hope. As Super news re rescue of our. Merchant. B6 They were carrying our. forign aid food and S000 good the old. E mail is working----great to connect. Marine. Capt. I am very close to the unions of which crew are memebers. VERY proud to do it( let\'s. Salute. Them the. Navy and the. Mission Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Happy Easter, my friend. I will let you know about questions for my testimony closer to the date. Great hearing from you but not as good as seeing and talking w you. As ever, H Best wishes to you and all of the clintons. All of us say a. Hearty. Hello and so proud of what you are doing----you are missed in the senate and by me. But you sure are needed where you are. I will be @ your. Foreign. Ops. Hearing. Let me know any questions you want me to askto help get your needs/message across. Loved picture of you+obama on. The. Lawn. Time for. Spring and the resurrection. As always. Your Pal Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Cl','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1379 - C05760836.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1379 - C05760836.txt','decision updateDear Cheryl, I apologize for the delay. I am deeply honored that Secretary Clinton is interested in me for this important position. 54','decision updateDear Cheryl, I apologize for the delay. I am deeply honored that Secretary Clinton is interested in me for this important position. 54','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('138 - C05739720.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\138 - C05739720.txt','Tripoli personnelB6','Tripoli personnelB6','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1380 - C05760837.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1380 - C05760837.txt','Fried TurkeyMadam Secretary, Thanks again. n1send the Princeton speech text to Jake. On Libya, I did talk to New York -- the Libyans did not object to our text in the end, and we\'re on track for adoption of statement this afternoon. All best, Bill Ifs a pleasure working w you and I\'m both delighted and honored to call you a colleague. I also would like to read your Princeton speech which the article referenced. In addition, I\'d welcome your ideas about how best to identify and promote the next generation of Bill Burns FS0s. That is one of my reform goals. On another matter, we are in good shape at the UN on the DPRK Pres. Statement except for the Libyans. Would you pls contact Susan Rice to get briefed and advise what we should do to get them on board. Thx. H From: Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:21:22 -0400 Madam Secretary, Many thanks for the very generous comments you made to The Washington Times about me. The whole article was much more than I deserved (or wanted), but what you said really means a lot. It\'s an honor to work for you. Hope you\'re having a great Easter holiday, Bill Bill--Did you talk w White House about Dan going w POTUS to Turkey? (Pls forgive the bad pun in title!) HRC The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!','Fried TurkeyMadam Secretary, Thanks again. n1send the Princeton speech text to Jake. On Libya, I did talk to New York -- the Libyans did not object to our text in the end, and we\'re on track for adoption of statement this afternoon. All best, Bill Ifs a pleasure working w you and I\'m both delighted and honored to call you a colleague. I also would like to read your Princeton speech which the article referenced. In addition, I\'d welcome your ideas about how best to identify and promote the next generation of \"Bill Burns FS0s\". That is one of my reform goals. On another matter, we are in good shape at the UN on the DPRK Pres. Statement except for the Libyans. Would you pls contact Susan Rice to get briefed and advise what we should do to get them on board. Thx. H From: Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:21:22 -0400 Madam Secretary, Many thanks for the very generous comments you made to The Washington Times about me. The whole article was much more than I deserved (or wanted), but what you said really means a lot. It\'s an honor to work for you. Hope you\'re having a great Easter holiday, Bill Bill--Did you talk w White House about Dan going w POTUS to Turkey? (Pls forgive the bad pun in title!) HRC The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1381 - C05760838.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1381 - C05760838.txt','AIPACWith apologies for the delay in getting back to you on this, below are the key admin attendees at AIPAC conferences. For certain years in the 1990s, we\'re still looking for the participant lists. 2008: Rice spoke. 2007: Cheney spoke. 2006: Cheney spoke. 2005: Rice spoke. 2004: Bush spoke. 2002: Bush spoke. 2001: Powell spoke. 2000: Bush spoke. 1997: Gore and Albright spoke. 1996: President Clinton spoke. 1995: President Clinton spoke.','AIPACWith apologies for the delay in getting back to you on this, below are the key admin attendees at AIPAC conferences. For certain years in the 1990s, we\'re still looking for the participant lists. 2008: Rice spoke. 2007: Cheney spoke. 2006: Cheney spoke. 2005: Rice spoke. 2004: Bush spoke. 2002: Bush spoke. 2001: Powell spoke. 2000: Bush spoke. 1997: Gore and Albright spoke. 1996: President Clinton spoke. 1995: President Clinton spoke.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1382 - C05760841.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1382 - C05760841.txt','Alternatives Toward Direct Military Action In Somalia. Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia.Attachments: Somalia Pirates.doc FYI ? you want me to have a letter done back saying thank you for sending ? you appreciate his thoughts? See below Dear Professor Mills: I have substituted for a few weeks in a Poly Sci Class at a Community College here in California. Some of my very bright Students made some interesting comments. I have detailed some comments and observations in a letter to the Secretary. Should she or you have any questions, please call me direct at Sincerely, ROBERT A. DANFORD, ACFE. ASIS. ROBERT A. DANFORD April 14, 2009 The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of State Washington, D.C. Subject: Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia. Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College 57 Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College 57','Alternatives Toward Direct Military Action In Somalia. Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia.Attachments: Somalia Pirates.doc FYI ? you want me to have a letter done back saying thank you for sending ? you appreciate his thoughts? See below Dear Professor Mills: I have substituted for a few weeks in a Poly Sci Class at a Community College here in California. Some of my very bright Students made some interesting comments. I have detailed some comments and observations in a letter to the Secretary. Should she or you have any questions, please call me direct at Sincerely, ROBERT A. DANFORD, ACFE. ASIS. ROBERT A. DANFORD April 14, 2009 The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of State Washington, D.C. Subject: Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia. Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College 57 Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College 57','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1383 - C05760843.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1383 - C05760843.txt','Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia.Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College of Forensic Examiners I have guest lectured and taught industrial security management, homeland security, port and harbor security and critical incident response management. As elated as everyone is over the splendid outcome of the Maersk Alabama hijacking case, as I had predicted, in today\'s news, it is reported that four additional vessels were attacked and now Terrorists are holding some 60 hostages. Before anyone, does anything regarding Somalia, may I make the following comments and observations. What is going on in the Gulf of Aden is as an organized criminal enterprise for profit. There are some 250 hostages being held and they are being kept as well as they can be under the circumstances because the terrorists are expecting a payday out of this. As soon as they see any form of direct Military action in the northeast at the mouth of the Gulf of Aden, I can assure you more Americans will be abducted, and we will see another series of video beheadings under a Democratic watch. I would recommend that the Secretary encourage the United Nations to create an International Maritime Security Working Group. Since the Shipping Industry has already absorbed something like Fifty Billion Dollars regarding the various piracy incidents in 2008 alone they have the resources to contract private security/military contractors who could work onboard merchant shipping in International Waters.','Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia.Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College of Forensic Examiners; I have guest lectured and taught industrial security management, homeland security, port and harbor security and critical incident response management. As elated as everyone is over the splendid outcome of the Maersk Alabama hijacking case, as I had predicted, in today\'s news, it is reported that four additional vessels were attacked and now Terrorists are holding some 60 hostages. Before anyone, does anything regarding Somalia, may I make the following comments and observations. What is going on in the Gulf of Aden is as an organized criminal enterprise for profit. There are some 250 hostages being held and they are being kept as well as they can be under the circumstances because the terrorists are expecting a payday out of this. As soon as they see any form of direct Military action in the northeast at the mouth of the Gulf of Aden, I can assure you more Americans will be abducted, and we will see another series of video beheadings under a Democratic watch. I would recommend that the Secretary encourage the United Nations to create an International Maritime Security Working Group. Since the Shipping Industry has already absorbed something like Fifty Billion Dollars regarding the various piracy incidents in 2008 alone; they have the resources to contract private security/military contractors who could work onboard merchant shipping in International Waters.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1384 - C05761030.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1384 - C05761030.txt','Interesting factoidFYI Just found out reading the DR Scene-setter from post that this will be the first visit by a US SecState to the DR in over 20 years. I wish there were a way to say it without sounding condescending or suggesting they just never mattered. Lourdes C. Cue Special Assistant Office of Deputy Secretary Steinberg 202-647-5290 Cuelc@state.gov 60','Interesting factoidFYI Just found out reading the DR Scene-setter from post that this will be the first visit by a US SecState to the DR in over 20 years. I wish there were a way to say it without sounding condescending or suggesting they just never mattered. Lourdes C. Cue Special Assistant Office of Deputy Secretary Steinberg 202-647-5290 Cuelc@state.gov 60','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1385 - C05761031.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1385 - C05761031.txt','Questions Taken at the 04-14-09 Daily Press BriefingFYI ? How comfortable are you with us thinking about doing something more with this PJ For Press Guidance (and for tomorrow\'s Briefing Book): ? 1/North Korea: Regarding the Presidential Statement adopted yesterday by the United Nations Security Council, that condemns North Korea for its recent missile launch, is it considered legally binding? ? DRLMEA/Saudi Arabia: Concerning the report of an eight-year girl being raped in Saudi Arabia, what is the U.S. response? (additionally, prepare guidance that, from a human rights violation perspective, could be used when responding to future questions that are similar in nature) Thanks, FCL The Duty Press Officer tonight is Megan Mattson. 61','Questions Taken at the 04-14-09 Daily Press BriefingFYI ? How comfortable are you with us thinking about doing something more with this PJ For Press Guidance (and for tomorrow\'s Briefing Book): ? 1/North Korea: Regarding the Presidential Statement adopted yesterday by the United Nations Security Council, that condemns North Korea for its recent missile launch, is it considered \"legally binding?\" ? DRLMEA/Saudi Arabia: Concerning the report of an eight-year girl being raped in Saudi Arabia, what is the U.S. response? (additionally, prepare guidance that, from a human rights violation perspective, could be used when responding to future questions that are similar in nature) Thanks, FCL The Duty Press Officer tonight is Megan Mattson. 61','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1386 - C05761032.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1386 - C05761032.txt','Questions Taken at the 04-14-09 Daily Press BriefingFYI ? How comfortable are you with us thinking about doing something more with this ? _? PJ For Press Guidance (and for tomorrow\'s Briefing Book): ? L/North Korea: Regarding the Presidential Statement adopted yesterday by the United Nations Security Council, that condemns North Korea for its recent missile launch, is it considered legally binding? ? DRL/NEA/Saudi Arabia: Concerning the report of an eight-year girl being raped in Saudi Arabia, what is the U.S. response? (additionally, prepare guidance that, from a human rights violation perspective, could be used when responding to future questions that are similar in nature) Thanks, FCL 62','Questions Taken at the 04-14-09 Daily Press BriefingFYI ? How comfortable are you with us thinking about doing something more with this ? _? PJ For Press Guidance (and for tomorrow\'s Briefing Book): ? L/North Korea: Regarding the Presidential Statement adopted yesterday by the United Nations Security Council, that condemns North Korea for its recent missile launch, is it considered \"legally binding?\" ? DRL/NEA/Saudi Arabia: Concerning the report of an eight-year girl being raped in Saudi Arabia, what is the U.S. response? (additionally, prepare guidance that, from a human rights violation perspective, could be used when responding to future questions that are similar in nature) Thanks, FCL 62','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1387 - C05761040.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1387 - C05761040.txt','Questions Taken at the 04-14-09 Daily Press BriefingAdding Melanne who is addressing. FYI ? How comfortable are you with us thinking about doing something more with this Pi For Press Guidance (and for tomorrow\'s Briefing Book): ? L/North Korea: Regarding the Presidential Statement adopted yesterday by the United Nations Security Council, that condemns North Korea for its recent missile launch, is it considered legally binding? 7n','Questions Taken at the 04-14-09 Daily Press BriefingAdding Melanne who is addressing. FYI ? How comfortable are you with us thinking about doing something more with this Pi For Press Guidance (and for tomorrow\'s Briefing Book): ? L/North Korea: Regarding the Presidential Statement adopted yesterday by the United Nations Security Council, that condemns North Korea for its recent missile launch, is it considered \"legally binding?\" 7n','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1389 - C05761044.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1389 - C05761044.txt','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or G. The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed statethink tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or \"G\". The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed state;think tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('139 - C05739721.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\139 - C05739721.txt','H: New memo: Q\'s secret bid to UK SidCONFIDENTIAL June 3, 2011 For: Hillary','H: New memo: Q\'s secret bid to UK SidCONFIDENTIAL June 3, 2011 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1390 - C05761047.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1390 - C05761047.txt','Dead AidFFYI Cheryl, I know the book Dead Aid well. The ideas are not new. They are essentially the same ones that Bill Easterly has proposed in his two books: The Elusive Quest for Growth and White Man\'s Burden. The essential argument is that a top-down, big-plan approach to foreign assistance ? the Jeff Sachs\' approach - has not worked in the past and will not work in the future. Both Easterly and Moyo argue for a bottom-up approach that supports overall economic growth. They emphasize expanding access to capital markets and low-cost financing, promoting better governance and accountability, policy reform to enhance foreign investment, and support for market-driven social entrepreneurs. I will give Nora a couple of articles for you to take home and look at. One of them, by Paul Collier, offers a strong alternative to the USAID approach of funding small holder farmers. The other is by Dambisa Moyo and will give you an overall flavor of her perspective. Matt','Dead AidFFYI Cheryl, I know the book Dead Aid well. The ideas are not new. They are essentially the same ones that Bill Easterly has proposed in his two books: The Elusive Quest for Growth and White Man\'s Burden. The essential argument is that a top-down, \"big-plan\" approach to foreign assistance ? the Jeff Sachs\' approach - has not worked in the past and will not work in the future. Both Easterly and Moyo argue for a bottom-up approach that supports overall economic growth. They emphasize expanding access to capital markets and low-cost financing, promoting better governance and accountability, policy reform to enhance foreign investment, and support for market-driven social entrepreneurs. I will give Nora a couple of articles for you to take home and look at. One of them, by Paul Collier, offers a strong alternative to the USAID approach of funding small holder farmers. The other is by Dambisa Moyo and will give you an overall flavor of her perspective. Matt','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1391 - C05761048.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1391 - C05761048.txt','FW: RE:FYI Cheryl, Thanks for all the support this morning. I invited r?to have lunch with me today and we had a wonderful persoanl conversation and interaction on our policy. We are off to a very good start and he is much relieved and excited to go to Russia next week. Yeah!! Safe travels in Haiti... Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Cheryl, Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:16:21 -0400','FW: RE:FYI Cheryl, Thanks for all the support this morning. I invited r?to have lunch with me today and we had a wonderful persoanl conversation and interaction on our policy. We are off to a very good start and he is much relieved and excited to go to Russia next week. Yeah!! Safe travels in Haiti... Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Cheryl, Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:16:21 -0400','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1392 - C05761049.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1392 - C05761049.txt','Call listPls put Michelle Fluornoy at DOD on list.','Call listPls put Michelle Fluornoy at DOD on list.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1393 - C05761050.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1393 - C05761050.txt','Ellen and Bob RE:See below ? we\'re meeting at 10:30am Cheryl, Best, Ellen','Ellen and Bob RE:See below ? we\'re meeting at 10:30am Cheryl, Best, Ellen','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1394 - C05761071.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1394 - C05761071.txt','CallRichard holbrooke called again for u this am.','CallRichard holbrooke called again for u this am.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1395 - C05761074.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1395 - C05761074.txt','Thank you so very much!!!!Fyi I gave Sec. Clinton an A+ in our dopey CNN report card last night. So did Donna Brazile. The only two A+\'s all night. Xo Thanks, Cheryl. Hope all is well and I\'m so glad you are serving our country once again! P3 can give me what I need. Paulie Thanks Paulie ? also looping in Pi Crowley Adding a whole bunch of folks who I know can assist you with the information you need. Capricia, We raised 500K from the email contest!! You all are amazing - the world adores you! You put a serious hole in hrc debt! A million thanks! capricia','Thank you so very much!!!!Fyi I gave Sec. Clinton an A+ in our dopey CNN report card last night. So did Donna Brazile. The only two A+\'s all night. Xo Thanks, Cheryl. Hope all is well and I\'m so glad you are serving our country once again! P3 can give me what I need. Paulie Thanks Paulie ? also looping in Pi Crowley Adding a whole bunch of folks who I know can assist you with the information you need. Capricia, We raised 500K from the email contest!! You all are amazing - the world adores you! You put a serious hole in hrc debt! A million thanks! capricia','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1396 - C05761077.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1396 - C05761077.txt','High Praise Indeed white house correspondents dinnerEnjoy ? see message below Pfs Richard Sisk of the NY Daily News reports that even Elliott Abrams is having difficulty criticizing the first 100 days. PJ P.J. I am stuck with one of those confounded calendar stories -- Hillary\'s 100 days. Just got off the phone with Elliott Abrams, thinking Pd give the dark side their due, but even he was at a loss. I can\'t think of anything very critical, but give me time, said he. Who knew he had a sense of humor? Cheers Rich','High Praise Indeed white house correspondents dinnerEnjoy ? see message below Pfs Richard Sisk of the NY Daily News reports that even Elliott Abrams is having difficulty criticizing the first 100 days. PJ P.J. I am stuck with one of those confounded calendar stories -- Hillary\'s 100 days. Just got off the phone with Elliott Abrams, thinking Pd give the dark side their due, but even he was at a loss. \"I can\'t think of anything very critical, but give me time,\" said he. Who knew he had a sense of humor? Cheers Rich','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1399 - C05761084.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1399 - C05761084.txt','updateAttachments: Newmyer USCC testimony 30 April 2009.doc Dear Secretary Clinton, I am seeing Michelle on Tuesday at 3 pm. Thank you very much for making this happen, and I will let you know how the meeting goes. Congratulations on all the glowing first 100 days reviews. Hope your testimony yesterday went well. Mine is attached, fyi. All best, and thank you again, Jackie Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 B6 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com','updateAttachments: Newmyer USCC testimony 30 April 2009.doc Dear Secretary Clinton, I am seeing Michelle on Tuesday at 3 pm. Thank you very much for making this happen, and I will let you know how the meeting goes. Congratulations on all the glowing first 100 days reviews. Hope your testimony yesterday went well. Mine is attached, fyi. All best, and thank you again, Jackie Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 B6 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('140 - C05739722.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\140 - C05739722.txt','\'Meet the Press Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the','\'Meet the Press Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1400 - C05761093.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1400 - C05761093.txt','Micheletti Talking PointsPis print for me. FYI S requested points that she could use to call Micheletti. The negotiations continued this afternoon and evening. It is evident that neither party wants to walk away from the table and bear the political cost of ending the national dialogue. It is also evident that the negotiators (especially the Micheletti team) are working to ensure their leaders cannot collapse the talks by continuing to explore options. In this environment, a call from S is worthwhile. The points to use in the call are:','Micheletti Talking PointsPis print for me. FYI S requested points that she could use to call Micheletti. The negotiations continued this afternoon and evening. It is evident that neither party wants to walk away from the table and bear the political cost of ending the national dialogue. It is also evident that the negotiators (especially the Micheletti team) are working to ensure their leaders cannot collapse the talks by continuing to explore options. In this environment, a call from S is worthwhile. The points to use in the call are:','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1401 - C05761097.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1401 - C05761097.txt','From Amb. HolbrookePls print for me. FYI. Dear All? Ambassador Holbrooke asked us to make sure the email below goes to: Secretary Clinton General Jones Admiral Mullen General McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Beaver Dear Dave, Several people have revisited an idea I know you have heard before ? that ISAF, the UN, and the U.S. Mission buy some of their food on the local economy. This would: provide a source of rapid income to farmers reduce somewhat the amount of resupply convoys I have asked MG Field to look into this. I know that there are health and security issues, but perhaps there are ways to deal with them on a local basis. Richard Holbrooke cc: Secretary Clinton General Jim Jones Admiral Mike Mullen Gen. Stanley McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Bever','From Amb. HolbrookePls print for me. FYI. Dear All? Ambassador Holbrooke asked us to make sure the email below goes to: Secretary Clinton General Jones Admiral Mullen General McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Beaver Dear Dave, Several people have revisited an idea I know you have heard before ? that ISAF, the UN, and the U.S. Mission buy some of their food on the local economy. This would: provide a source of rapid income to farmers; reduce somewhat the amount of resupply convoys; I have asked MG Field to look into this. I know that there are health and security issues, but perhaps there are ways to deal with them on a local basis. Richard Holbrooke cc: Secretary Clinton General Jim Jones Admiral Mike Mullen Gen. Stanley McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Bever','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1402 - C05761101.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1402 - C05761101.txt','Lanny DavisCan he help me talk w Micheletti? FYI We just had an initial, positive conversation on the phone and are meeting for breakfast early Friday morning to go into detail. SBU','Lanny DavisCan he help me talk w Micheletti? FYI We just had an initial, positive conversation on the phone and are meeting for breakfast early Friday morning to go into detail. SBU','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1403 - C05761102.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1403 - C05761102.txt','Guy was right!You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart From: Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not','Guy was right!You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart From: Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1404 - C05761103.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1404 - C05761103.txt','Guy was right!Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. ? The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates.','Guy was right!Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. ? The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1405 - C05761104.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1405 - C05761104.txt','HondurasGiven how this conversation is going, I think we should wait on Zelaya. Micheletti does not seem at all willing to move.','HondurasGiven how this conversation is going, I think we should wait on Zelaya. Micheletti does not seem at all willing to move.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1406 - C05761106.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1406 - C05761106.txt','HondurasBoy, are they mad about our Ambassador!','HondurasBoy, are they mad about our Ambassador!','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1407 - C05761107.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1407 - C05761107.txt','HondurasM agreed for Tom to come but I\'m not sure the statement is appropriate right now. I\'d rather confirm Tom\'s trip and tell Zelaya tomorrow. Should Restrepo go too? And he asked why the US military would not give them access to radar that would help them stop drug planes?','HondurasM agreed for Tom to come but I\'m not sure the statement is appropriate right now. I\'d rather confirm Tom\'s trip and tell Zelaya tomorrow. Should Restrepo go too? And he asked why the US military would not give them access to radar that would help them stop drug planes?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1409 - C05761111.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1409 - C05761111.txt','ParadeWhat did you think of the photo and article?','ParadeWhat did you think of the photo and article?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('141 - C05739724.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\141 - C05739724.txt','Hotel in BenghaziThere is credible threat info against the hotel that our team is using - and the rest of the Intl community is using, for that matter. DS going to evacuate our people to alt locations. Info suggested attack in next 24-48 hours. Will keep you posted.','Hotel in BenghaziThere is credible threat info against the hotel that our team is using - and the rest of the Intl community is using, for that matter. DS going to evacuate our people to alt locations. Info suggested attack in next 24-48 hours. Will keep you posted.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1410 - C05761113.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1410 - C05761113.txt','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesThat is good news. Also, I\'m around if you want to catch up until 4 when I leave for a wedding and to NY. See traffic below ? read down We will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesThat is good news. Also, I\'m around if you want to catch up until 4 when I leave for a wedding and to NY. See traffic below ? read down We will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1412 - C05761118.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1412 - C05761118.txt','OSCECheryl Additional info Regards pat The OSCE\'s broad geographical coverage and the span of issues ranging from technical arms control treaties to foreign policy and human rights challenges in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia requires in-depth knowledge of all aspects of American foreign policy, plus an ability to respond to rapidly changing circumstances during open mutlilateral debates and in negotiations on international agreement and treaties. It also requires rapid intervention in emerging crisis situations, such as potential regional conflict flashpoints in the Caucasus, Central Asia or the Balkans. The PermRep to the OSCE is also responsible for overseeing OSCE operations in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia, while overseeing a staff of 30 professionals in Vienna and an additional 50 Americans seconded to OSCE Missions and field offices spread from Tirana to Tashkent. The briefing memo endorsed by Secretary Clinton on Revitalizing the OSCE noted the importance of assigning a strong Ambassador to this key position -- a need that is only heightened as it appears the Organization is about to embark on a multi-year major strategic review and negotiation of principles and mechanisms to underpin European security architecture. Thus, the Ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the OSCE will also have to be very sensitive to negotiations and trends elsewhere in Europe, including in a bilateral US- Russian track, in NATO, and in US-EU relations, as well as overseeing negotiations to revive conventional arms control in the European theater. In-depth knowledge of the former Soviet Union region and Russian language skills are a major plus for the Permanent Representative, as this is a primary forum for interaction with Russia and Central Asian countries on a daily basis. Strong public speaking skills are also a must, as the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE is expected to speak on the record in hundreds of public statements each year on issues of concern to two different regional bureaus (EUR and SCA) and four functional bureaus (VCI, DRL, EB, and RPM). Wayne, Can you get me the position description, please. Marcie Can someone get me soonest, today, a position description for the US Amb to OSCE . And a paragraph or two on Thanks pat','OSCECheryl Additional info Regards pat The OSCE\'s broad geographical coverage and the span of issues ranging from technical arms control treaties to foreign policy and human rights challenges in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia requires in-depth knowledge of all aspects of American foreign policy, plus an ability to respond to rapidly changing circumstances during open mutlilateral debates and in negotiations on international agreement and treaties. It also requires rapid intervention in emerging crisis situations, such as potential regional conflict flashpoints in the Caucasus, Central Asia or the Balkans. The PermRep to the OSCE is also responsible for overseeing OSCE operations in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia, while overseeing a staff of 30 professionals in Vienna and an additional 50 Americans seconded to OSCE Missions and field offices spread from Tirana to Tashkent. The briefing memo endorsed by Secretary Clinton on \"Revitalizing the OSCE\" noted the importance of assigning a strong Ambassador to this key position -- a need that is only heightened as it appears the Organization is about to embark on a multi-year major strategic review and negotiation of principles and mechanisms to underpin European security architecture. Thus, the Ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the OSCE will also have to be very sensitive to negotiations and trends elsewhere in Europe, including in a bilateral US- Russian track, in NATO, and in US-EU relations, as well as overseeing negotiations to revive conventional arms control in the European theater. In-depth knowledge of the former Soviet Union region and Russian language skills are a major plus for the Permanent Representative, as this is a primary forum for interaction with Russia and Central Asian countries on a daily basis. Strong public speaking skills are also a must, as the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE is expected to speak on the record in hundreds of public statements each year on issues of concern to two different regional bureaus (EUR and SCA) and four functional bureaus (VCI, DRL, EB, and RPM). Wayne, Can you get me the position description, please. Marcie Can someone get me soonest, today, a position description for the US Amb to OSCE . And a paragraph or two on Thanks pat','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1413 - C05761120.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1413 - C05761120.txt','Fyi before karzai callThis news just broke. Karzai call is at noon. Challenger withdraws from race to unseat Afghan president KABUL (Reuters) ? One of the top candidates expected to bid to unseat Afghan President Karzai withdrew abruptly from the election race, dealing a blow to opposition hopes of fielding a contender with a broad enough base to win. Gul Agha Sherzai, popular governor of Nangarhar Province and a former anti-Soviet guerrilla commander, had been in talks to head up a broad opposition ticket with two vice presidential candidates that would span ethnic lines. But he told a news conference that he had met Karzai and had been persuaded not to run.','Fyi before karzai callThis news just broke. Karzai call is at noon. Challenger withdraws from race to unseat Afghan president KABUL (Reuters) ? One of the top candidates expected to bid to unseat Afghan President Karzai withdrew abruptly from the election race, dealing a blow to opposition hopes of fielding a contender with a broad enough base to win. Gul Agha Sherzai, popular governor of Nangarhar Province and a former anti-Soviet guerrilla commander, had been in talks to head up a broad opposition ticket with two vice presidential candidates that would span ethnic lines. But he told a news conference that he had met Karzai and had been persuaded not to run.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1414 - C05761121.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1414 - C05761121.txt','GuineaJeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaJeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1415 - C05761122.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1415 - C05761122.txt','GuineaCan you be sure Jeff sees this since he\'s on travel? Also pass on to Ron Schlicher to work if Jeff not available. Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaCan you be sure Jeff sees this since he\'s on travel? Also pass on to Ron Schlicher to work if Jeff not available. Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1416 - C05761124.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1416 - C05761124.txt','HRC re Jones RN: HRC re JonesFyi And Landler just added this: She also said she had the highest esteem for General Jones, according to her spokesman, Philippe Reines, who added in a statement, Anyone asserting otherwise is speaking for themselves, not the secretary. Cheryl, HRC called me understandably upset with the section of this NYT story regarding General Jones: http:fiwww.nvtimes.com/2009/05/02/world/02clinton.html? r=1&hpw=&pagewanted=orint She made it clear that this in no way reflects her feelings or anything she thinks about him, let alone anyone in her circle would say. She wanted me to make that clear to the reporter. I just spoke to Mark Landler, told him on the record (which I reiterated below via email) that Secretary Clinton holds General Jones in the highest regard, she has nothing but the highest praise for him, and that I was more than happy to put her on the phone to make herself clear on this point ? since they did not speak about their relationship during her lengthy interview for the story. I especially made the point that identifying this person as someone in her circle was incredibly misleading. Someone in her circle is someone like you, or a Jake, or me. And none of us would ever say anything like that. Someone who was slated for a position at State irrespective of the choice of HRC as Secretary should not be allowed to be identified that way. Mark conceded that point and let me know he will be changing the sourcing to read, But State Department officials, and others in the administration... It\'s a small consolation, but I think a very important one. Mark? Just to reiterate what I said on the phone, Secretary Clinton holds General Jones in the highest esteem and has nothing but the most glowing things to say about him and his contribution to the Administration. Anyone asserting otherwise is speaking for themselves, and not the Secretary. Philippe','HRC re Jones RN: HRC re JonesFyi And Landler just added this: \"She also said she had the \"highest esteem\" for General Jones, according to her spokesman, Philippe Reines, who added in a statement, \"Anyone asserting otherwise is speaking for themselves, not the secretary.\" Cheryl, HRC called me understandably upset with the section of this NYT story regarding General Jones: http:fiwww.nvtimes.com/2009/05/02/world/02clinton.html? r=1&hpw=&pagewanted=orint She made it clear that this in no way reflects her feelings or anything she thinks about him, let alone anyone \"in her circle\" would say. She wanted me to make that clear to the reporter. I just spoke to Mark Landler, told him on the record (which I reiterated below via email) that Secretary Clinton holds General Jones in the highest regard, she has nothing but the highest praise for him, and that I was more than happy to put her on the phone to make herself clear on this point ? since they did not speak about their relationship during her lengthy interview for the story. I especially made the point that identifying this person as someone \"in her circle\" was incredibly misleading. Someone in her circle is someone like you, or a Jake, or me. And none of us would ever say anything like that. Someone who was slated for a position at State irrespective of the choice of HRC as Secretary should not be allowed to be identified that way. Mark conceded that point and let me know he will be changing the sourcing to read, \"But State Department officials, and others in the administration...\" It\'s a small consolation, but I think a very important one. Mark? Just to reiterate what I said on the phone, Secretary Clinton holds General Jones in the highest esteem and has nothing but the most glowing things to say about him and his contribution to the Administration. Anyone asserting otherwise is speaking for themselves, and not the Secretary. Philippe','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1417 - C05761127.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1417 - C05761127.txt','HolbrookeHe called again this morning. Asking to talk to you before 9am.','HolbrookeHe called again this morning. Asking to talk to you before 9am.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1418 - C05761129.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1418 - C05761129.txt','TodayThis is what you will be receiving today: - 11am: One intel piece that will come over the classified fax and will include one update for karzai call. - 12pm: phone call from ops connecting you to karzai. Your call sheet was in louis last night.','TodayThis is what you will be receiving today: - 11am: One intel piece that will come over the classified fax and will include one update for karzai call. - 12pm: phone call from ops connecting you to karzai. Your call sheet was in louis last night.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1420 - C05761132.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1420 - C05761132.txt','GuineaJake--here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaJake--here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1421 - C05761133.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1421 - C05761133.txt','GuineaYes. Thx. Got it -- will follow up. Has Tom been in touch? Matt said he would be this morning. Jake?here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport.','GuineaYes. Thx. Got it -- will follow up. Has Tom been in touch? Matt said he would be this morning. Jake?here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1422 - C05761134.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1422 - C05761134.txt','GuineaThis says Guines but I meant Morocco. Sorry. Yes will do. Can you be sure Jeff sees this since he\'s on travel? Also pass on to Ron Schlicher to work if Jeff not available. Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaThis says Guines but I meant Morocco. Sorry. Yes will do. Can you be sure Jeff sees this since he\'s on travel? Also pass on to Ron Schlicher to work if Jeff not available. Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1423 - C05761136.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1423 - C05761136.txt','TodayThis is what you will be receiving today: - 11am: One intel piece that will come over the classified fax and will include one update for karzai call. - 12pm: phone call from ops connecting you to karzai. Your call sheet was in louis last night.','TodayThis is what you will be receiving today: - 11am: One intel piece that will come over the classified fax and will include one update for karzai call. - 12pm: phone call from ops connecting you to karzai. Your call sheet was in louis last night.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1425 - C05761138.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1425 - C05761138.txt','GuineaGood catch, Jeff! Yes--two issues. There will be a contact group about Guinea that the French want us to be strong on too. Sorry for the confusion. I have left a message on the phone number of my French counterpart. I am sure he\'ll call me back, as he always does. Jeffrey Feltman Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaGood catch, Jeff! Yes--two issues. There will be a contact group about Guinea that the French want us to be strong on too. Sorry for the confusion. I have left a message on the phone number of my French counterpart. I am sure he\'ll call me back, as he always does. Jeffrey Feltman Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1427 - C05761141.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1427 - C05761141.txt','GuineaFyi Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax','GuineaFyi Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1428 - C05761142.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1428 - C05761142.txt','Re: FW:What are you thinking? FYI','Re: FW:What are you thinking? FYI','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1429 - C05761145.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1429 - C05761145.txt','TomorrowCan be easily done. We will work on it and send you revised schedule. How late could I come tomorrow if you were able to move things? 12 shuttle or even later if possible. would like to take the 11 or','TomorrowCan be easily done. We will work on it and send you revised schedule. How late could I come tomorrow if you were able to move things? 12 shuttle or even later if possible. would like to take the 11 or','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('143 - C05739728.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\143 - C05739728.txt','\'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS.','\'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1430 - C05761147.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1430 - C05761147.txt','More addresses neededWhat is Mike Posner\'s address and numbers?','More addresses neededWhat is Mike Posner\'s address and numbers?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1431 - C05761148.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1431 - C05761148.txt','FyiIran: US journalist\'s case will get fair review TEHRAN, Iran ? Iran\'s foreign minister assured his visiting Japanese counterpart that the case of an American journalist imprisoned in Tehran for allegedly spying for the United States will get a fair review on appeal. Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said 32-year-old Roxana Saberi\'s appeal will be reviewed justly and humanely. He spoke at a joint news conference Saturday with Japan\'s Hirofumi Nakasone, who expressed concern over the case during his visit to Iran. Saberi is a dual Iranian-American citizen who was born in Fargo, North Dakota. Her father is Iranian and her mother is Japanese. She was arrested in January in Tehran and sentenced last month to eight years in prison after a one- day trial behind closed doors. Her case has raised an international outcry','FyiIran: US journalist\'s case will get fair review TEHRAN, Iran ? Iran\'s foreign minister assured his visiting Japanese counterpart that the case of an American journalist imprisoned in Tehran for allegedly spying for the United States will get a fair review on appeal. Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said 32-year-old Roxana Saberi\'s appeal will be \"reviewed justly and humanely.\" He spoke at a joint news conference Saturday with Japan\'s Hirofumi Nakasone, who expressed concern over the case during his visit to Iran. Saberi is a dual Iranian-American citizen who was born in Fargo, North Dakota. Her father is Iranian and her mother is Japanese. She was arrested in January in Tehran and sentenced last month to eight years in prison after a one- day trial behind closed doors. Her case has raised an international outcry','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1432 - C05761150.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1432 - C05761150.txt','TomorrowHere is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in fly. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)','TomorrowHere is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in fly. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1433 - C05761151.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1433 - C05761151.txt','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1434 - C05761152.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1434 - C05761152.txt','Maura Pally infoI also need infor for Maura.','Maura Pally infoI also need infor for Maura.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1435 - C05761153.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1435 - C05761153.txt','TomorrowI\'ve been working on it. We can clear tomorrow. We will insert schedule into the rest of the week and send you a revised line block. If we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Rade let, MCC choice 4:45pm','TomorrowI\'ve been working on it. We can clear tomorrow. We will insert schedule into the rest of the week and send you a revised line block. If we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Rade let, MCC choice 4:45pm','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1436 - C05761154.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1436 - C05761154.txt','Final Position Description - Special Rep for Global Public/Private Partnerships Support for Italian Restoration of Cultural MonumentsAttachments: 2009-05-03 SpecialRepforGlobalPartnerships.doc FYI Pat Attached and below at bottom is the final position description. Let\'s discuss the items when we meet. raises below tomorrow Heather Per our conversation last week, we should begin on-boarding Thanks. once she can come on board. cdm From: Will do ? looking forward to it. BTW, have you officially signed off oon my job description, per our discussion? I assume so, but that also means paperwork, a staff assistant, and VERY IMPORTANT, an office for me and my team, which now counts 6 permanent staff. We really need an office on the 7th floor, with representational space, as I will be bringing in CEO\'s, Foundation presidents, and other prominent individuals on a range of isues, and they\'ll need to know that, the Secretary takes these public/private initiatives seriously. There is some good space on the 7th floor (suite 7427 has been vacated by the CFO and would be perfect), and there might also be extra space in the newly renovated old wing, where Judith McHale and R will be moving. In any event, I plan to hit the ground running on June 1, so I\'ll need a secretary and office asap, as I\'m in effect coming into State every day anyway, but Pat won\'t make a move without your authorization. Many thanks! Final Position Description','Final Position Description - Special Rep for Global Public/Private Partnerships Support for Italian Restoration of Cultural MonumentsAttachments: 2009-05-03 SpecialRepforGlobalPartnerships.doc FYI Pat Attached and below at bottom is the final position description. Let\'s discuss the items when we meet. raises below tomorrow Heather Per our conversation last week, we should begin on-boarding Thanks. once she can come on board. cdm From: Will do ? looking forward to it. BTW, have you officially signed off oon my job description, per our discussion? I assume so, but that also means paperwork, a staff assistant, and VERY IMPORTANT, an office for me and my team, which now counts 6 permanent staff. We really need an office on the 7th floor, with representational space, as I will be bringing in CEO\'s, Foundation presidents, and other prominent individuals on a range of isues, and they\'ll need to know that, the Secretary takes these public/private initiatives seriously. There is some good space on the 7th floor (suite 7427 has been vacated by the CFO and would be perfect), and there might also be extra space in the newly renovated old wing, where Judith McHale and R will be moving. In any event, I plan to hit the ground running on June 1, so I\'ll need a secretary and office asap, as I\'m in effect coming into State every day anyway, but Pat won\'t make a move without your authorization. Many thanks! Final Position Description','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1439 - C05761157.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1439 - C05761157.txt','TomorrowAre you sure there is no PC Monday on Pakistan?  ValmoroU@state.govl <VaIrnoroU@state.gov> B6','TomorrowAre you sure there is no PC Monday on Pakistan? ; ValmoroU@state.govl <VaIrnoroU@state.gov> B6','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('144 - C05739729.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\144 - C05739729.txt','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for Expeditionary Diplomacy, and the Real [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quotExpeditionary Diplomacy,Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID &quot and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy \'To: &quot[Salon]&quot &Itsalon@co - mmitteefortherepublic.org&gt','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for \"Expeditionary Diplomacy, \"and the Real [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quot;Expeditionary Diplomacy,Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID &quot; and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy \'To: &quot[Salon]&quot; &Itsalon@co - mmitteefortherepublic.org&gt;','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1440 - C05761160.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1440 - C05761160.txt','TomorrowAre you sure there is no PC Monday on Pakistan?','TomorrowAre you sure there is no PC Monday on Pakistan?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1442 - C05761163.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1442 - C05761163.txt','FollowupGot it Pls find a copy of the movie Pray the Devil Back to Hell about the war in Liberia. Add Gloria Steinem to my call list. Pls find a copy of the new Mary Pipher book, Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World.','FollowupGot it Pls find a copy of the movie \"Pray the Devil Back to Hell\" about the war in Liberia. Add Gloria Steinem to my call list. Pls find a copy of the new Mary Pipher book, \"Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World.\"','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1443 - C05761165.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1443 - C05761165.txt','ScheduleYes, everything is being readjusted including the personnel meetings. Angolan FM -- yes, I can set that up. And yes, invited to the Initiative for Global Development but after running the invitation by senior staff here and having a candid conversation with Suzy George (Albright is not pushing this event), the recommendation was to decline especially given how hectic this week is going to be. A few items: Are you able to move everything from today to later in the week? What about the personnel meetings? Am I seeing the Angolan FM when he visits May 19-22? Was I invited by Powell and Albright to attend the Initiative for Global Development event this Wed-Thurs at the Willard Hotel?','ScheduleYes, everything is being readjusted including the personnel meetings. Angolan FM -- yes, I can set that up. And yes, invited to the Initiative for Global Development but after running the invitation by senior staff here and having a candid conversation with Suzy George (Albright is not pushing this event), the recommendation was to decline especially given how hectic this week is going to be. A few items: Are you able to move everything from today to later in the week? What about the personnel meetings? Am I seeing the Angolan FM when he visits May 19-22? Was I invited by Powell and Albright to attend the Initiative for Global Development event this Wed-Thurs at the Willard Hotel?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1444 - C05761166.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1444 - C05761166.txt','ScheduleOne more item -- I am sure you noticed on the line block the possible meeting with Peres around 9:00am. If we were to do this meeting, we would have to go to his hotel in Woodley Park -- we asked if he would come to State and they pushed back. Do you feel strongly about doing this meeting or should I go ahead and let them know we need to take a pass this time? A few items: Are you able to move everything from today to later in the week? What about the personnel meetings? Am I seeing the Angolan FM when he visits May 19-22? Was I invited by Powell and Albright to attend the Initiative for Global Development event this Wed-Thurs at the Willard Hotel?','ScheduleOne more item -- I am sure you noticed on the line block the possible meeting with Peres around 9:00am. If we were to do this meeting, we would have to go to his hotel in Woodley Park -- we asked if he would come to State and they pushed back. Do you feel strongly about doing this meeting or should I go ahead and let them know we need to take a pass this time? A few items: Are you able to move everything from today to later in the week? What about the personnel meetings? Am I seeing the Angolan FM when he visits May 19-22? Was I invited by Powell and Albright to attend the Initiative for Global Development event this Wed-Thurs at the Willard Hotel?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1445 - C05761169.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1445 - C05761169.txt','Some intel for you...This is about Sri Lankan Govt and the Tigers... I have a good source. This was shared to me at my and Karen\'s Derby Party yesterday (can you believe the 50 to 1 odds winner?). There was a meeting held with Geitner asked for and led by IMF... They told him you were intruding into his domain by ordering/telling IMF to suspend funding to Sri Lakan Govt. B6','Some intel for you...This is about Sri Lankan Govt and the Tigers... I have a good source. This was shared to me at my and Karen\'s Derby Party yesterday (can you believe the 50 to 1 odds winner?). There was a meeting held with Geitner asked for and led by IMF... They told him you were intruding into his domain by ordering/telling IMF to suspend funding to Sri Lakan Govt. B6','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1446 - C05761172.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1446 - C05761172.txt','CallDennis ross wants to talk to you. 2','CallDennis ross wants to talk to you. 2','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1447 - C05761174.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1447 - C05761174.txt','CallHe\'s in cairo. Saying after 2:30 is ideal. Secure is better. You can call from the grey phone. Is he back in the country? Does it need to be secure? Dennis ross wants to talk to you. 3','CallHe\'s in cairo. Saying after 2:30 is ideal. Secure is better. You can call from the grey phone. Is he back in the country? Does it need to be secure? Dennis ross wants to talk to you. 3','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1449 - C05761178.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1449 - C05761178.txt','Support for Italian Restoration of Cultural MonumentsFYI Balderston, Kris M B6 Balderston, Kris M Balderston, Kris M Berlusconi had asked that each donor country adopt a damaged cultural heritage monument, but EUR seems to think that the Italians would welcome the U.S. initiative which might include help in repairing physical damage to the University itself but would concentrate primarily on development of human capital. One of Ambassador Bagley\'s suggestions was that we work with the Italian Ambassador here, who is well connected to the Prime Minister, to ensure a positive Italian response. Is this what the Italians want though? Cheryl, Ambassador Bagley and Kris joined representatives from EUR and ECA today to review where things stand with respect to launching a public/private partnership in response to PM Berlusconi\'s appeal to the President. EUR and ECA will be sending up today a follow-up action memo to the Secretary asking that she approve in principle a partnership in conjunction with the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) that would focus largely on raising money for academic exchanges for students from L\'Aquila University, the school of higher education most affected by the earthquake. This is not exactly the monument rebuilding that PM Berlusconi initially proposed, but it is something very much in keeping with our mission and of interest to NIAF. Ambassador Bagley and Kris had a number of suggestions that will help EUR and ECA as we move forward especially in selecting the right people to help with fund raising and making sure the Italian Government welcomes this initiative. Dan','Support for Italian Restoration of Cultural MonumentsFYI Balderston, Kris M B6 Balderston, Kris M Balderston, Kris M Berlusconi had asked that each donor country \"adopt\" a damaged cultural heritage monument, but EUR seems to think that the Italians would welcome the U.S. initiative which might include help in repairing physical damage to the University itself but would concentrate primarily on development of human capital. One of Ambassador Bagley\'s suggestions was that we work with the Italian Ambassador here, who is well connected to the Prime Minister, to ensure a positive Italian response. Is this what the Italians want though? Cheryl, Ambassador Bagley and Kris joined representatives from EUR and ECA today to review where things stand with respect to launching a public/private partnership in response to PM Berlusconi\'s appeal to the President. EUR and ECA will be sending up today a follow-up action memo to the Secretary asking that she approve in principle a partnership in conjunction with the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) that would focus largely on raising money for academic exchanges for students from L\'Aquila University, the school of higher education most affected by the earthquake. This is not exactly the monument rebuilding that PM Berlusconi initially proposed, but it is something very much in keeping with our mission and of interest to NIAF. Ambassador Bagley and Kris had a number of suggestions that will help EUR and ECA as we move forward especially in selecting the right people to help with fund raising and making sure the Italian Government welcomes this initiative. Dan','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('145 - C05739730.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\145 - C05739730.txt','Meant to email earlierI thought her speech on Friday was excellent and the ceremony overall was strong and moving. Thank you Sent From My BB','Meant to email earlierI thought her speech on Friday was excellent and the ceremony overall was strong and moving. Thank you Sent From My BB','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1451 - C05761180.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1451 - C05761180.txt','Kazakhstan bilatHolbrooke would like to attend the Kazakhstan bilat. Bill Burns will attend, as will the ambassador and Richard Boucher. I recall that you thought it didn\'t make sense for Holbrooke to join the Menon bilat (which Burns also attended) so I wanted to check with you to see if you had views on this. B6','Kazakhstan bilatHolbrooke would like to attend the Kazakhstan bilat. Bill Burns will attend, as will the ambassador and Richard Boucher. I recall that you thought it didn\'t make sense for Holbrooke to join the Menon bilat (which Burns also attended) so I wanted to check with you to see if you had views on this. B6','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1452 - C05761181.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1452 - C05761181.txt','Kazakhstan bilatGot it. On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 4:08 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Ok w me. India raised issues that this doesn\'t. Holbrooke would like to attend the Kazakhstan bilat. Bill Burns will attend, as will the ambassador and Richard Boucher. I recall that you thought it didn\'t make sense for Holbrooke to join the Menon bilat (which Burns also attended) so I wanted to check with you to see if you had views on this.','Kazakhstan bilatGot it. On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 4:08 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Ok w me. India raised issues that this doesn\'t. Holbrooke would like to attend the Kazakhstan bilat. Bill Burns will attend, as will the ambassador and Richard Boucher. I recall that you thought it didn\'t make sense for Holbrooke to join the Menon bilat (which Burns also attended) so I wanted to check with you to see if you had views on this.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1453 - C05761182.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1453 - C05761182.txt','UpdateFYI Cheryl, Bob Blake has now been nominated to replace me and should be confirmed in two or three weeks. I\'ll be finishing up in this job on May 15 In June, I\'ll do the promotion boards and B6 Happy to meet with you if you have a chance, Richard','UpdateFYI Cheryl, Bob Blake has now been nominated to replace me and should be confirmed in two or three weeks. I\'ll be finishing up in this job on May 15 In June, I\'ll do the promotion boards and B6 Happy to meet with you if you have a chance, Richard','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1454 - C05761184.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1454 - C05761184.txt','MondayJim jones just called to ask me if I can I meet at the WH from 11:30 to 12:30 on Monday? What needs to be moved?','MondayJim jones just called to ask me if I can I meet at the WH from 11:30 to 12:30 on Monday? What needs to be moved?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1455 - C05761188.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1455 - C05761188.txt','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq. Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen. A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut. Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue. She said that many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance \"is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq.\" Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by \"visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen.\" A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that \"the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut.\" Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, \"Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue.\" She said that \"many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1456 - C05761192.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1456 - C05761192.txt','Fw:RELEASE IN PART B6 I spoke with laura yesterday re folks you mentioned - her is person she ans Jose thought best','Fw:RELEASE IN PART B6 I spoke with laura yesterday re folks you mentioned - her is person she ans Jose thought best','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1458 - C05761198.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1458 - C05761198.txt','Cinco de MayoYes. There isn\'t. Ann Manes team brainstormed on ideas for a day long session and celebration but didn\'t materialize. We looked into doing something else last week but given the swine flu outbreak, most people were either canceling or toning down things. Dan Smith said that even the mexican embassy isn\'t doing what they normally did either. B6 What happened w our plans for this? There\'s nothing about it on my schedule so I assume nothing is happening.','Cinco de MayoYes. There isn\'t. Ann Manes team brainstormed on ideas for a day long session and celebration but didn\'t materialize. We looked into doing something else last week but given the swine flu outbreak, most people were either canceling or toning down things. Dan Smith said that even the mexican embassy isn\'t doing what they normally did either. B6 What happened w our plans for this? There\'s nothing about it on my schedule so I assume nothing is happening.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1459 - C05761199.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1459 - C05761199.txt','Birthdays Today, 5/5/09Yes, we have donuts this morning. We will have cake and ice cream for later. are wide open at the end of the day, so it will be easy. Also, as FYI, we will do another little get-together on Friday to send-off Jen and ice cream today, and then do wine and snacks on Friday. 191 find a time at the end of the day. You to Brussels. So I figure we can do the cake B6t 7','Birthdays Today, 5/5/09Yes, we have donuts this morning. We will have cake and ice cream for later. are wide open at the end of the day, so it will be easy. Also, as FYI, we will do another little \"get-together\" on Friday to send-off Jen and ice cream today, and then do wine and snacks on Friday. 191 find a time at the end of the day. You to Brussels. So I figure we can do the cake B6t 7','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1460 - C05761202.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1460 - C05761202.txt','HondurasWhat\'s the latest?','HondurasWhat\'s the latest?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1461 - C05761203.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1461 - C05761203.txt','Public/Private Partnership for ItalyFYI EUR tells me that they have engaged fully with Ambassador Bagley and Kris Balderston on this project, and that Ambassador Bagley has spoken with the Italian Ambassador and reviewed the proposed approach. She said he thought that it sounded like a good plan and would be warmly received. They are ready to convene a meeting with the NIAF President as soon as the Secretary approves the action memo. 11','Public/Private Partnership for ItalyFYI EUR tells me that they have engaged fully with Ambassador Bagley and Kris Balderston on this project, and that Ambassador Bagley has spoken with the Italian Ambassador and reviewed the proposed approach. She said he thought that it sounded like a good plan and would be warmly received. They are ready to convene a meeting with the NIAF President as soon as the Secretary approves the action memo. 11','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1462 - C05761204.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1462 - C05761204.txt','GuineaFyi That sounds like a good menu. We are seeing if there are other options and will get back to you Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-land let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaFyi That sounds like a good menu. We are seeing if there are other options and will get back to you Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-land let me know what unfolds. Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1463 - C05761205.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1463 - C05761205.txt','RE: Re: Fw:k Pls have Margaret contact her to guage interest. She would have to give up a lot. If interested, she should come in. I spoke with laura yesterday re folks you mentioned - her is person she ans Jose thought best','RE: Re: Fw:k Pls have Margaret contact her to guage interest. She would have to give up a lot. If interested, she should come in. I spoke with laura yesterday re folks you mentioned - her is person she ans Jose thought best','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1464 - C05761206.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1464 - C05761206.txt','ScheduleDo you want to see her this week? B6  Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl, Trying to decide when to take a quick trip to Munich. Any sense of when a meeting might occur? Thanks very much. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management LLC 1101 New York Avenue NW Suite 900 Washing on DC 20005','ScheduleDo you want to see her this week? B6 ; Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl, Trying to decide when to take a quick trip to Munich. Any sense of when a meeting might occur? Thanks very much. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management LLC 1101 New York Avenue NW Suite 900 Washing on DC 20005','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1465 - C05761208.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1465 - C05761208.txt','ScheduleLet\'s wait until next week. Do you want to see her this week? Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl, Trying to decide when to take a quick trip to Munich. Any sense of when a meeting might occur? Thanks very much. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management LLC','ScheduleLet\'s wait until next week. Do you want to see her this week? Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl, Trying to decide when to take a quick trip to Munich. Any sense of when a meeting might occur? Thanks very much. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management LLC','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1466 - C05761209.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1466 - C05761209.txt','GuineaI spoke w French FM Kouchner','GuineaI spoke w French FM Kouchner','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1467 - C05761210.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1467 - C05761210.txt','Holbrooke updateWhen can we talk again? I\'ll be tied up from 5-6:30.','Holbrooke updateWhen can we talk again? I\'ll be tied up from 5-6:30.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1468 - C05761213.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1468 - C05761213.txt','Holbrooke updateI just landed in Ny. Can I call you? Will call you after 630 -just got out of pool w/ kidlets Mills, Cheryl D When can we talk again? I\'ll be tied up from 5-6:30.','Holbrooke updateI just landed in Ny. Can I call you? Will call you after 630 -just got out of pool w/ kidlets Mills, Cheryl D When can we talk again? I\'ll be tied up from 5-6:30.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('147 - C05739732.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\147 - C05739732.txt','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed Operation Mermaid Dawn, the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed \"Operation Mermaid Dawn,\" the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli; Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1470 - C05761217.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1470 - C05761217.txt','Could we schedule a call?Madam Secretary-- Anytime tomorrow morning would be good. Tom Dear Tom-- I have several matters I\'d like to discuss w you this weekend and was hoping we can schedule a call. I\'m free tonight after 10 tomorrow btw 8-10am and Sunday btw 8-ham and after 10pm. Do any of those times work for you? And, by the way, I\'m still laughing about the yurt! Hillary','Could we schedule a call?Madam Secretary-- Anytime tomorrow morning would be good. Tom Dear Tom-- I have several matters I\'d like to discuss w you this weekend and was hoping we can schedule a call. I\'m free tonight after 10; tomorrow btw 8-10am and Sunday btw 8-ham and after 10pm. Do any of those times work for you? And, by the way, I\'m still laughing about the yurt! Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1471 - C05761218.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1471 - C05761218.txt','ScheduleWe will know by this sat - it went well. We should discuss. How did your dinner w Paul go? When will we know? Let\'s wait until next week. Do you want to see her this week? Mills, Cheryl D','ScheduleWe will know by this sat - it went well. We should discuss. How did your dinner w Paul go? When will we know? Let\'s wait until next week. Do you want to see her this week? Mills, Cheryl D','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1472 - C05761219.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1472 - C05761219.txt','NYT EditorialDo you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R','NYT EditorialDo you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1473 - C05761220.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1473 - C05761220.txt','FW: Re: RE:I think you still should do but see below. I am going to reach out to listen to him. Thoughts? cdm B6 Can you all reach out to her to gauge her interest first as she likely would have to give up a lot to do this. Laura - you and Margaret should decide which of you makes the most sense to do that outreach. Dear colleagues: Sorry I will not be available for the Secretary\'s pre-brief tomorrow. Attached is a short note on my START and CFE-related discussions with the Russians this afternoon. As I will be in NYC tomorrow, please don\'t hesitate to call if you have any questions. The ops center will find me. RG','FW: Re: RE:I think you still should do but see below. I am going to reach out to listen to him. Thoughts? cdm B6 Can you all reach out to her to gauge her interest first as she likely would have to give up a lot to do this. Laura - you and Margaret should decide which of you makes the most sense to do that outreach. Dear colleagues: Sorry I will not be available for the Secretary\'s pre-brief tomorrow. Attached is a short note on my START and CFE-related discussions with the Russians this afternoon. As I will be in NYC tomorrow, please don\'t hesitate to call if you have any questions. The ops center will find me. RG','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1474 - C05761222.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1474 - C05761222.txt','NYT EditorialAnd also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do some deep soul-searching and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.','NYT EditorialAnd also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal; that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do \"some deep soul-searching\" and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but \"there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.\"','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1475 - C05761230.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1475 - C05761230.txt','ScheduleWhat happens to my schedule if I have to go to Copenhagen, probably Wed-Fri?','ScheduleWhat happens to my schedule if I have to go to Copenhagen, probably Wed-Fri?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1476 - C05761232.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1476 - C05761232.txt','Pakistan interviewsDo we have good answers for the Blackwater allegations? What exactly are they? And what\'s been said before?','Pakistan interviewsDo we have good answers for the Blackwater allegations? What exactly are they? And what\'s been said before?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1477 - C05761233.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1477 - C05761233.txt','HondurasClassified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 10/25/2019 Let\'s discuss tomorrow w Tom and Craig. B5 First, Tom\'s travel date hasn\'t been set -- will be Tuesday or Wednesday we think. He is coordinating with Dan Restrepo to see if they can go together. 1.4(D) B1 What\'s the latest?','HondurasClassified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 10/25/2019 Let\'s discuss tomorrow w Tom and Craig. B5 First, Tom\'s travel date hasn\'t been set -- will be Tuesday or Wednesday we think. He is coordinating with Dan Restrepo to see if they can go together. 1.4(D) B1 What\'s the latest?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1479 - C05761237.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1479 - C05761237.txt','AfPak papersThere\'s a lot of good work in these papers and I thank everyone who helped. I have the following questions: Why is there overlap btw what we sent over to the NSC already and what we have compiled into the larger presentation? By my review, Tabs 1, 3, and 6 are in both packages. If we want to include these in both, we need an annotated index that lists all the papers not just the main tabs.','AfPak papersThere\'s a lot of good work in these papers and I thank everyone who helped. I have the following questions: Why is there overlap btw what we sent over to the NSC already and what we have compiled into the larger presentation? By my review, Tabs 1, 3, and 6 are in both packages. If we want to include these in both, we need an annotated index that lists all the papers not just the main tabs.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('148 - C05739733.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\148 - C05739733.txt','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for Expeditionary Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for Expeditionary Diplomacy, and the Real [Salop\' The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quotExpeditionary Diplomacy,Diplomacy, \'and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Worth reading. Fro mailtc Sent. Monday, October 15, - 2012 _u:zi-- A79? Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID &gum and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for \"Expeditionary Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for \"Expeditionary Diplomacy, \"and the Real [Salop\' The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quotExpeditionary Diplomacy,Diplomacy, \'and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Worth reading. Fro \"mailtc Sent. Monday, October 15, - 2012 _u:zi-- A79? Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID &gum; and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1480 - C05761238.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1480 - C05761238.txt','SpeechThe latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.','SpeechThe latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1481 - C05761239.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1481 - C05761239.txt','AfPak papersThanks so much. I don\'t know what the NSC has or will read so we need to think of this submission as representing our views for historical purposes. We are meeting this morning to do a final scrub of the package, and we\'ll address this. There\'s a lot of good work in these papers and I thank everyone who helped. I have the following questions: Why is there overlap btw what we sent over to the NSC already and what we have compiled into the larger presentation? By my review, Tabs 1, 3, and 6 are in both packages. If we want to include these in both, we need an annotated index that lists all the papers not just the main tabs.','AfPak papersThanks so much. I don\'t know what the NSC has or will read so we need to think of this submission as representing our views for historical purposes. We are meeting this morning to do a final scrub of the package, and we\'ll address this. There\'s a lot of good work in these papers and I thank everyone who helped. I have the following questions: Why is there overlap btw what we sent over to the NSC already and what we have compiled into the larger presentation? By my review, Tabs 1, 3, and 6 are in both packages. If we want to include these in both, we need an annotated index that lists all the papers not just the main tabs.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1482 - C05761240.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1482 - C05761240.txt','DR Speech DraftI can fax you the boiled down version now or Huma can print it for you in the morning. This is the 5th summit. Some of the others evidently were not official.','DR Speech DraftI can fax you the boiled down version now or Huma can print it for you in the morning. This is the 5th summit. Some of the others evidently were not \"official.\"','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1483 - C05761242.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1483 - C05761242.txt','ScheduleRELEASE IN PART B6 Can you map out what this would look like and check w Jake again to ask what I would be doing before and after POTUS arrived. I defer to Huma on Copenhagen and Lisa. We do have a draft letter ready for Dave\'s service. Can we get Lisa\'s lunch rescheduled to before or after? And I\'d have to do a letter for Dave\'s service. What are the logisitics? Are there rooms for us if we take a smaller group? Thursday and Friday are very light -- essentially you would miss Lisa Caputo\'s lunch, Dave Stone\'s service on Thursday Nothing on Friday. As for Wednesday, they are scheduling a PC from 5-6:30pm (at least we have been told to hold that time). That is the last item on your schedule that day. What happens to my schedule if I have to go to Copenhagen, probably Wed-Fri?','ScheduleRELEASE IN PART B6 Can you map out what this would look like and check w Jake again to ask what I would be doing before and after POTUS arrived. I defer to Huma on Copenhagen and Lisa. We do have a draft letter ready for Dave\'s service. Can we get Lisa\'s lunch rescheduled to before or after? And I\'d have to do a letter for Dave\'s service. What are the logisitics? Are there rooms for us if we take a smaller group? Thursday and Friday are very light -- essentially you would miss Lisa Caputo\'s lunch, Dave Stone\'s service on Thursday Nothing on Friday. As for Wednesday, they are scheduling a PC from 5-6:30pm (at least we have been told to hold that time). That is the last item on your schedule that day. What happens to my schedule if I have to go to Copenhagen, probably Wed-Fri?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1484 - C05761243.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1484 - C05761243.txt','Mentor MinisterIs there any way to reschedule so I have more time around the interviews and photo shoot before going to WH?','Mentor MinisterIs there any way to reschedule so I have more time around the interviews and photo shoot before going to WH?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1485 - C05761244.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1485 - C05761244.txt','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiSee below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port-au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with Charles Rangel and garment entrepreneurs on Monday, that ISPS certification of port facilities and alleviation of customs procedures are in progress. The meetings tomorrow may present an opportunity to emphasize once again how central well- functioning, competitive ports are to attract foreign investors as part of the HOPEII window and to put the right transport infrastructure in place.','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiSee below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port-au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with Charles Rangel and garment entrepreneurs on Monday, that \"ISPS certification of port facilities and alleviation of customs procedures\" are in progress. The meetings tomorrow may present an opportunity to emphasize once again how central well- functioning, competitive ports are to attract foreign investors as part of the HOPEII window and to put the right transport infrastructure in place.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1486 - C05761245.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1486 - C05761245.txt','Mentor MinisterRELEASE IN PART B6 Yeah!!! Thank you soo much. All set -- Singapore Minister will be at 4:30pm. Is there any way to reschedule so I have more time around the interviews and photo shoot before going to WH? >','Mentor MinisterRELEASE IN PART B6 Yeah!!! Thank you soo much. All set -- Singapore Minister will be at 4:30pm. Is there any way to reschedule so I have more time around the interviews and photo shoot before going to WH? >','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1487 - C05761247.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1487 - C05761247.txt','SchedulePis call to find a time for Tom Donilon to come over to see me next week.','SchedulePis call to find a time for Tom Donilon to come over to see me next week.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1488 - C05761248.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1488 - C05761248.txt','ConfirmationsGreat work, Miguel and the whole senate team! Just got a call from Mike Mattler in Lugar\'s office. Daalder, DeBaca, and Carson were all just confirmed. Nothing on Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2645 rodriguezme@state.gov','ConfirmationsGreat work, Miguel and the whole senate team! Just got a call from Mike Mattler in Lugar\'s office. Daalder, DeBaca, and Carson were all just confirmed. Nothing on Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2645 rodriguezme@state.gov','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1489 - C05761249.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1489 - C05761249.txt','Fwd: Haiti Meeting Report Haiti Meeting ReportAttachments: Meeting Between DSE Farmer and RP.doc ATT00001.htm Pls print two copies. WJC asked that I forward this to both of you. Justin Begin forwarded message: All, Please find attached a report summarizing the main points from the meeting yesterday between Paul and President Preval. As you know Paul met with President Preval yesterday for over four hours to discuss the current political situation in Haiti. Paul will call WJC this morning to follow up on the attached report. Regards, Greg','Fwd: Haiti Meeting Report Haiti Meeting ReportAttachments: Meeting Between DSE Farmer and RP.doc; ATT00001.htm Pls print two copies. WJC asked that I forward this to both of you. Justin Begin forwarded message: All, Please find attached a report summarizing the main points from the meeting yesterday between Paul and President Preval. As you know Paul met with President Preval yesterday for over four hours to discuss the current political situation in Haiti. Paul will call WJC this morning to follow up on the attached report. Regards, Greg','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1490 - C05761250.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1490 - C05761250.txt','RE: Re:Cheryl, You are too kind. I am so excited to be playing on HRC\'s all star team, especially with you. Everyone I approach wants in on what is a chance of a professional lifetime. B5 Have a safe trip in the warmer weather, Spring will come, I promise! Please give my best to the Secretary. Hopefully I can be there permanently by early May! Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:24:06 -0400 Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:24:06 -0400 B5 Shall we proceed? Ellen Ellen Great. I looked through who the Secretary\'s candidates are for this. cdm Cheryl, Thanks for all the support this morning. I invited to have lunch with me today and we had a wonderful persoanl conversation and interaction on our policy. We are off to a very good start and he is much relieved and excited to go to Russia next week. Yeah!! Safe travels in Haiti... Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Cheryl, Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:16:21 -0400','RE: Re:Cheryl, You are too kind. I am so excited to be playing on HRC\'s all star team, especially with you. Everyone I approach wants in on what is a chance of a professional lifetime. B5 Have a safe trip in the warmer weather, Spring will come, I promise! Please give my best to the Secretary. Hopefully I can be there permanently by early May! Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:24:06 -0400 Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:24:06 -0400 B5 Shall we proceed? Ellen Ellen Great. I looked through who the Secretary\'s candidates are for this. cdm Cheryl, Thanks for all the support this morning. I invited to have lunch with me today and we had a wonderful persoanl conversation and interaction on our policy. We are off to a very good start and he is much relieved and excited to go to Russia next week. Yeah!! Safe travels in Haiti... Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Cheryl, Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:16:21 -0400','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1491 - C05761251.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1491 - C05761251.txt','CallsCalls with turks will not take place this morning.','CallsCalls with turks will not take place this morning.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1492 - C05761253.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1492 - C05761253.txt','Capricia Marshallw000 hoo! This afternoon the WH will announce Capricia Marshall. Her nominating papers will be sent to the Hill on April 20th. Many thanks.','Capricia Marshallw000 hoo! This afternoon the WH will announce Capricia Marshall. Her nominating papers will be sent to the Hill on April 20th. Many thanks.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1494 - C05761256.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1494 - C05761256.txt','Followup issuesWill I receive a full notebook for approps hearings tonight? I\'d like a call this afternoon or evening to go over the draft Af-Pak regional strategy. Who should be on call? It is quite good but lacks milestones and budgets for each section. Re the required report for Kerry-Lugar, I want to be sure that the language in both our report and this one echo the same language. I never called Patricia Espinosa--should I? Also, have we rec\'d a memo from Shaun Woodard for Robinson and McGuinness calls? There will also be a PC on Af-Pak Tuesday and I want to be sure our report is ready.','Followup issuesWill I receive a full notebook for approps hearings tonight? I\'d like a call this afternoon or evening to go over the draft Af-Pak regional strategy. Who should be on call? It is quite good but lacks \"milestones\" and budgets for each section. Re the required report for Kerry-Lugar, I want to be sure that the language in both our report and this one echo the same language. I never called Patricia Espinosa--should I? Also, have we rec\'d a memo from Shaun Woodard for Robinson and McGuinness calls? There will also be a PC on Af-Pak Tuesday and I want to be sure our report is ready.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1495 - C05761260.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1495 - C05761260.txt','fyi: Tony...SidOk. Jonathan Powell tells me that remarks about Tony would be appreciated but that what would really be significant will be your conversation with Merkel. Sid','fyi: Tony...SidOk. Jonathan Powell tells me that remarks about Tony would be appreciated but that what would really be significant will be your conversation with Merkel. Sid','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1496 - C05761261.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1496 - C05761261.txt','ConnectingYes. Call me when you can. I\'m free until 11:30. I am meeting with Raj but should be done by 11am - can you talk then?','ConnectingYes. Call me when you can. I\'m free until 11:30. I am meeting with Raj but should be done by 11am - can you talk then?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1497 - C05761264.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1497 - C05761264.txt','Gen Shelton Gen Shelton FYITEL: CEL: Will also add to your call list. Pis get #s for Gen. Shelton for me. Thx. Note below per General Shelton.. Burns, Gen. Shelton sends his regards. I spoke with him just now. Saif Khan 10','Gen Shelton Gen Shelton FYITEL: CEL: Will also add to your call list. Pis get #s for Gen. Shelton for me. Thx. Note below per General Shelton.. Burns, Gen. Shelton sends his regards. I spoke with him just now. Saif Khan 10','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1498 - C05761268.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1498 - C05761268.txt','ConfirmationsYep Can we get each in asap for me to meet w? Great work, Miguel and the whole senate team! Just got a call from Mike Mattler in Lugar\'s office. Daalder, DeBaca, and Carson were all just confirmed. Nothing on Miguel E. Rodriguez','ConfirmationsYep Can we get each in asap for me to meet w? Great work, Miguel and the whole senate team! Just got a call from Mike Mattler in Lugar\'s office. Daalder, DeBaca, and Carson were all just confirmed. Nothing on Miguel E. Rodriguez','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1499 - C05761270.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1499 - C05761270.txt','Are you home?Nothing new to report- count yours -- our flights were delayed on runways so I got home at midnightl xo cdm Count your blessings since I am sitting thru, as of now, 2 hours of speeches. Not done yet and still have cultural performance to go. Anyway, anything to report?','Are you home?Nothing new to report- count yours -- our flights were delayed on runways so I got home at midnightl xo cdm Count your blessings since I am sitting thru, as of now, 2 hours of speeches. Not done yet and still have cultural performance to go. Anyway, anything to report?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('15 - C05739569.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\15 - C05739569.txt','Not a dry eye in NEAIncluding mine. Her remarks were really moving. Chriswas an amazing man. Such a huge loss. You know, I was in Libya before coming here and in my almost ten years, I have never worked with such a calm, cool headed, funny diplomat. Made it all seem really easy- even in one of the hardest places to work in the world. This is from the spokesperson in NEA. It\'s true.','Not a dry eye in NEAIncluding mine. Her remarks were really moving. Chriswas an amazing man. Such a huge loss. You know, I was in Libya before coming here and in my almost ten years, I have never worked with such a calm, cool headed, funny diplomat. Made it all seem really easy- even in one of the hardest places to work in the world. This is from the spokesperson in NEA. It\'s true.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('150 - C05739735.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\150 - C05739735.txt','Video shows Libyans helping rescue US ambassador after attack (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - An amateur video appears to show Libyans trying to rescue U.S. ambassador Christopher Stevens from a room filled with smoke at the U.S. mission where he was found unconscious after last week\'s attack by a mob protesting against a film that denigrates the Prophet Mohammad. The video,, which appeared on the interne and a copy of which was obtained by Reuters in Benghazi, confirms reports that suggested the U.S. envoy died of asphyxiation after the building caught fire. The footage also sheds new light on the circumstances of the ambassador\'s death, apparently showing for the first time that some of the people who forced their way into the U.S. compound later tried to rescue Stevens after they found him lying alone, with no security detail, in one of the rooms in the building. The video shows a group of young men who had earlier stormed the compound telling other protesters by the light of torches and mobile phones that they had found someone who appeared to be a foreigner lying on the floor. There is someone inside He is a foreigner, he is a foreigner. Take him out, said one man, shouting for help. Bring him out, man! Bring him out, another said. The man is alive. Bring him out, man. Bring him out, said a third. Alive, Alive! God is Greatest, the crowd cried. Someone called for a car. Make space, is there someone who is a medic around? Anyone who can get a car quickly? another man can be heard saying. Stevens and three other embassy staff died when gunmen attacked the U.S. consulate and a safe house in the eastern Libyan city on Tuesday night. The attackers were part of a crowd blaming America for a film they said insulted the Prophet Mohammad. Security personnel were separated from Stevens during the attack, U.S. officials said, in the chaos of smoke and gunfire that ensued. The identity and motive of the attackers remain unclear. Activists who took part in the protest said the motive was rage at the video produced in California and which describes the Prophet as a homosexual and','Video shows Libyans helping rescue US ambassador after attack (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - An amateur video appears to show Libyans trying to rescue U.S. ambassador Christopher Stevens from a room filled with smoke at the U.S. mission where he was found unconscious after last week\'s attack by a mob protesting against a film that denigrates the Prophet Mohammad. The video,, which appeared on the interne and a copy of which was obtained by Reuters in Benghazi, confirms reports that suggested the U.S. envoy died of asphyxiation after the building caught fire. The footage also sheds new light on the circumstances of the ambassador\'s death, apparently showing for the first time that some of the people who forced their way into the U.S. compound later tried to rescue Stevens after they found him lying alone, with no security detail, in one of the rooms in the building. The video shows a group of young men who had earlier stormed the compound telling other protesters by the light of torches and mobile phones that they had found someone who appeared to be a foreigner lying on the floor. \"There is someone inside He is a foreigner, he is a foreigner. Take him out,\" said one man, shouting for help. \"Bring him out, man! Bring him out,\" another said. \"The man is alive. Bring him out, man. Bring him out,\" said a third. \"Alive, Alive! God is Greatest,\" the crowd cried. Someone called for a car. \"Make space, is there someone who is a medic around? Anyone who can get a car quickly?\" another man can be heard saying. Stevens and three other embassy staff died when gunmen attacked the U.S. consulate and a safe house in the eastern Libyan city on Tuesday night. The attackers were part of a crowd blaming America for a film they said insulted the Prophet Mohammad. Security personnel were separated from Stevens during the attack, U.S. officials said, in the chaos of smoke and gunfire that ensued. The identity and motive of the attackers remain unclear. Activists who took part in the protest said the motive was rage at the video produced in California and which describes the Prophet as a homosexual and','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1500 - C05761271.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1500 - C05761271.txt','Mini Schedule 5/7/097:30 am (t) PHONE CALL w/TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER AHMET 7:45 am (t) DAVUTOGLU (T) Private Residence 7:45 am (t) PHONE CALL w/FORMER TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER ALI 8:00 am (t) BAI3ACAN (T) Private Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office *Attending: Cheryl, Hums, Jake, Joe, Andrew and L,ona 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRE-BRIEF MEETING ON LAVROV VISIT 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am BILATERAL w/AFGHAN FOREIGN MINISTER RANGIN DADFAR 10:45 am SPANTA Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am BILATERAL w/PAKISTANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAICHDOOM 11:00 am SHAH MEHMOOD QURESHI Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/SLOVAK FOREIGN MINISTER MIROSLAV LAJCAK 21','Mini Schedule 5/7/097:30 am (t) PHONE CALL w/TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER AHMET 7:45 am (t) DAVUTOGLU (T) Private Residence 7:45 am (t) PHONE CALL w/FORMER TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER ALI 8:00 am (t) BAI3ACAN (T) Private Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office *Attending: Cheryl, Hums, Jake, Joe, Andrew and L,ona 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRE-BRIEF MEETING ON LAVROV VISIT 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am BILATERAL w/AFGHAN FOREIGN MINISTER RANGIN DADFAR 10:45 am SPANTA Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am BILATERAL w/PAKISTANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAICHDOOM 11:00 am SHAH MEHMOOD QURESHI Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/SLOVAK FOREIGN MINISTER MIROSLAV LAJCAK 21','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1502 - C05761279.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1502 - C05761279.txt','StuffThese are the documents you should have. 1) HFAC remarks by courier 2) Mitchell Report by courier 3) Verma Q and A by fax 4) Cabinet statement by fax 14','StuffThese are the documents you should have. 1) HFAC remarks by courier 2) Mitchell Report by courier 3) Verma Q and A by fax 4) Cabinet statement by fax 14','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1503 - C05761280.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1503 - C05761280.txt','FW RE:FYI Margaret Carpenter 2853 Ontario Road NW, #605 Washington, DC 20009-2246 Tel: Email:','FW RE:FYI Margaret Carpenter 2853 Ontario Road NW, #605 Washington, DC 20009-2246 Tel: Email:','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1504 - C05761283.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1504 - C05761283.txt','CallsTimes just didn\'t work. We are looking for different times today. Do you know why? Calls with turks will not take place this morning. 74','CallsTimes just didn\'t work. We are looking for different times today. Do you know why? Calls with turks will not take place this morning. 74','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1505 - C05761284.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1505 - C05761284.txt','Heads upreally liked Fyi. Any reaction? Hillary, Hope this helps. Lisa Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Heads upreally liked Fyi. Any reaction? Hillary, Hope this helps. Lisa Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1506 - C05761285.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1506 - C05761285.txt','ScheduleYes will do. Because of the way you rejiggered the day, I should go from the WH across the street to ND event. And then I wiull go home. Can you tell them I will leave mtg as soon as it ends and come right over? Can you ask Kris B to meet me there--he knows some of the people like Joe Loughey(?) Head of Cummins. Thx.','ScheduleYes will do. Because of the way you rejiggered the day, I should go from the WH across the street to ND event. And then I wiull go home. Can you tell them I will leave mtg as soon as it ends and come right over? Can you ask Kris B to meet me there--he knows some of the people like Joe Loughey(?) Head of Cummins. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1508 - C05761288.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1508 - C05761288.txt','FWFYI','FWFYI','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('151 - C05739736.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\151 - C05739736.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Afi Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhaii regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp. addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the TNC). Ile said this would bring the US even more goodwill than it has already earned here.','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Afi Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhaii regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp. addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the TNC). Ile said this would bring the US even more goodwill than it has already earned here.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1510 - C05761290.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1510 - C05761290.txt','TestimonyYes I will get on it.','TestimonyYes I will get on it.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1511 - C05761291.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1511 - C05761291.txt','TestimonyWe\'ll have this for you. B6','TestimonyWe\'ll have this for you. B6','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1512 - C05761293.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1512 - C05761293.txt','ConfirmationsAm in office Can you talk? Yep Can we get each in asap for me to meet w? Great work, Miguel and the whole senate team! 25 Just got a call from Mike Mattler in Lugar\'s office. Daalder, DeBaca, and Carson were all just confirmed. Nothing on Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2645 rodriguezme@state.gov 26','ConfirmationsAm in office Can you talk? Yep Can we get each in asap for me to meet w? Great work, Miguel and the whole senate team! 25 Just got a call from Mike Mattler in Lugar\'s office. Daalder, DeBaca, and Carson were all just confirmed. Nothing on Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2645 rodriguezme@state.gov 26','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1513 - C05761294.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1513 - C05761294.txt','China, Iran, MF? this week?Dear Secretary Clinton, Welcome back, and I hope that your proposals on universal NATO ROE\'s for piracy are moving ahead. I just wanted to let you know that I will be testfying at a hearing of the US-China Commission on Chinese foreign-directed information operations on 30 April, and also participating in a symposium at Harvard on Iran and Afghanistan later that day, so I will let you know if anything of interest comes out of those events. I remain intrigued by your suggestion that I speak with Michelle Flournoy. Should I reach out to her, or wait for her to be in touch? Many thanks, as ever. Yours, Jackie On 4/8/09, newmyer > Hi, Yes I am at wrote: en route to airport). Thank you! > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > Jackie--I am so sorry I didn\'t get back to you before now. May I call > Secretary Clinton, > I hope that all is well back in the States and just wanted to let you know > that I will be in Washington Wednesday. If you might have a minute to > spare to follow up on your last message in person or by phone this > week or over the weekend, I would very much appreciate the opportunity. > Congratulations on the Europe trip!','China, Iran, MF? this week?Dear Secretary Clinton, Welcome back, and I hope that your proposals on universal NATO ROE\'s for piracy are moving ahead. I just wanted to let you know that I will be testfying at a hearing of the US-China Commission on Chinese foreign-directed information operations on 30 April, and also participating in a symposium at Harvard on Iran and Afghanistan later that day, so I will let you know if anything of interest comes out of those events. I remain intrigued by your suggestion that I speak with Michelle Flournoy. Should I reach out to her, or wait for her to be in touch? Many thanks, as ever. Yours, Jackie On 4/8/09, newmyer > Hi, Yes; I am at wrote: en route to airport). Thank you! > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > Jackie--I am so sorry I didn\'t get back to you before now. May I call > Secretary Clinton, > I hope that all is well back in the States and just wanted to let you know > that I will be in Washington Wednesday. If you might have a minute to > spare to follow up on your last message in person or by phone this > week or over the weekend, I would very much appreciate the opportunity. > Congratulations on the Europe trip!','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1514 - C05761296.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1514 - C05761296.txt','H: Latest on Tony, EU presidency, timing. SidSid-- I\'m copying Doug and Justin who are travelling w Bill since he will be in Europe and may have some ideas about what could be done, and asking that they share it w him and then get back to you. If I have any other ideas I will let you know. CONFIDENTIAL October 27, 2009 For: Hillary','H: Latest on Tony, EU presidency, timing. SidSid-- I\'m copying Doug and Justin who are travelling w Bill since he will be in Europe and may have some ideas about what could be done, and asking that they share it w him and then get back to you. If I have any other ideas I will let you know. CONFIDENTIAL October 27, 2009 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1515 - C05761298.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1515 - C05761298.txt','followup on DanspeckgruberHolbrooke\'s shop reached out to Danspeckgruber and offers the following update: ? Funding for railroads in and out of Afghanistan is on the agenda of next week\'s Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan in Islamabad. We are aiming for the Asia Development Bank to agree to fund feasibility studies for railroad. If ADB agrees, then we will link up Dr Danspeckgruber with the right ADB reps.','followup on DanspeckgruberHolbrooke\'s shop reached out to Danspeckgruber and offers the following update: ? Funding for railroads in and out of Afghanistan is on the agenda of next week\'s Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan in Islamabad. We are aiming for the Asia Development Bank to agree to fund feasibility studies for railroad. If ADB agrees, then we will link up Dr Danspeckgruber with the right ADB reps.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1516 - C05761299.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1516 - C05761299.txt','Email addresssOk Pis help me update my berry w email addresses of key staff like Monica, Kris, etc. 77','Email addresssOk Pis help me update my berry w email addresses of key staff like Monica, Kris, etc. 77','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1517 - C05761302.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1517 - C05761302.txt','CHRIS HILL CONFIRMED19','CHRIS HILL CONFIRMED19','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1518 - C05761303.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1518 - C05761303.txt','toniteFyi ? lauren will meet you at the Renwick, will have your remarks. Per your request, we have set up a hearing call tonite. 9:15pm ok? Isabelle at 7:45.','toniteFyi ? lauren will meet you at the Renwick, will have your remarks. Per your request, we have set up a hearing call tonite. 9:15pm ok? Isabelle at 7:45.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1519 - C05761305.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1519 - C05761305.txt','CHRIS HILL CONFIRMEDi think hes trying to see if he can get there immediately Yeah!! Is he going w us? 21','CHRIS HILL CONFIRMEDi think hes trying to see if he can get there immediately Yeah!! Is he going w us? 21','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('152 - C05739737.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\152 - C05739737.txt','Les Gelb on the Obama responseThe whole thing is worth a read, but a very tough judge gives you and the President credit: By any standard of reason, President Obama and Secretary of State Canton conducted themselves very well amid the confusion and crises Of course they didn\'t do everything perfectly for example, some unidentified administration official disowned the embassy statement condemning the video. Such creepiness served only to make it look like Obama was running for cover at the expense of our embattled diplomats. But minor miscues aside, Obama and Clinton nailed the main points, especially Clinton. In her first statement soon after the riots, here s what she said The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. But let me be clear There is never any justification for violent acts of this kind. http://vvvvw.thedailybeast.corniarticles/2012/09/17/leslie-h-eelb-on-the-mvsteries-of-the-middle-east-riots.html','Les Gelb on the Obama responseThe whole thing is worth a read, but a very tough judge gives you and the President credit: By any standard of reason, President Obama and Secretary of State Canton conducted themselves very well amid the confusion and crises Of course they didn\'t do everything perfectly; for example, some unidentified administration official disowned the embassy statement condemning the video. Such creepiness served only to make it look like Obama was running for cover at the expense of our embattled diplomats. But minor miscues aside, Obama and Clinton nailed the main points, especially Clinton. In her first statement soon after the riots, here s what she said The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. But let me be clear There is never any justification for violent acts of this kind.\" http://vvvvw.thedailybeast.corniarticles/2012/09/17/leslie-h-eelb-on-the-mvsteries-of-the-middle-east-riots.html','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1521 - C05761308.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1521 - C05761308.txt','Re:745 Thank you! What time tomorrow for Isabelle?','Re:745 Thank you! What time tomorrow for Isabelle?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1522 - C05761310.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1522 - C05761310.txt','100 Day reportyes -- happy to do so. this work is in full swing. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 8:55 PM, H <HDR22 !,clintonemail.com> wrote: Could you work w Derek, Philippe and others to draft this report for us to send to the President after our next trip? We could workd on it during the trip. Let\'s discuss tomorrow. Thx.','100 Day reportyes -- happy to do so. this work is in full swing. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 8:55 PM, H <HDR22 !,clintonemail.com> wrote: Could you work w Derek, Philippe and others to draft this report for us to send to the President after our next trip? We could workd on it during the trip. Let\'s discuss tomorrow. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1524 - C05761312.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1524 - C05761312.txt','Hill Vote RN: Hill Votefyi Thx much. I tried to reach the Secretary to give her the news. Congratulations dear. cdm Chris Hill was just confirmed, 73-23. Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary for Senate Affairs Bureau of Legislative Affairs US. Department of State (202) 647-2645 rodriguezmestate,gov 23','Hill Vote RN: Hill Votefyi Thx much. I tried to reach the Secretary to give her the news. Congratulations dear. cdm Chris Hill was just confirmed, 73-23. Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary for Senate Affairs Bureau of Legislative Affairs US. Department of State (202) 647-2645 rodriguezmestate,gov 23','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1525 - C05761314.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1525 - C05761314.txt','TestimonyI will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so). On the E3+3 v. P5+1, they are identical, just different names. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Pls forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1? B5','TestimonyI will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so). On the E3+3 v. P5+1, they are identical, just different names. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Pls forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1? B5','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1526 - C05761316.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1526 - C05761316.txt','TestimonyI\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: Why don\'t we keep using P5+1? I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so). On the E3+3 v. P5+1, they are identical, just different names. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Pls forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?','TestimonyI\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: Why don\'t we keep using P5+1? I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so). On the E3+3 v. P5+1, they are identical, just different names. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Pls forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1527 - C05761318.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1527 - C05761318.txt','TestimonyI agree we should add Brazil to regional anchors, but worry about lumping India in with China and Russia. Propose adding an India sentence in the Asia section. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Pis forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?','TestimonyI agree we should add Brazil to regional anchors, but worry about lumping India in with China and Russia. Propose adding an India sentence in the Asia section. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Pis forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1528 - C05761320.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1528 - C05761320.txt','TestimonyE is Europe. E3 is UK, France, and Germany. +3 is US, China, Russia So it\'s the same 6 as the P5+1, just a different name. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:21 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: What does it mean? What is the E and who are the three? I\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: Why don\'t we keep using P5+1? I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so).','TestimonyE is Europe. E3 is UK, France, and Germany. +3 is US, China, Russia So it\'s the same 6 as the P5+1, just a different name. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:21 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: What does it mean? What is the E and who are the three? I\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: Why don\'t we keep using P5+1? I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so).','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1529 - C05761321.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1529 - C05761321.txt','Testimony Testimony?And I feel ashamed that I had to subject you to this. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:31 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: I already feel safer. E is Europe. E3 is UK, France, and Germany. +3 is US, China, Russia So it\'s the same 6 as the P5+1, just a different name. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:21 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: What does it mean? What is the E and who are the three? I\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemail.com> wrote: I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so). On the E3+3 v. P5+1, they are identical, just different names. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Pis forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?','Testimony Testimony?And I feel ashamed that I had to subject you to this. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:31 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: I already feel safer. E is Europe. E3 is UK, France, and Germany. +3 is US, China, Russia So it\'s the same 6 as the P5+1, just a different name. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:21 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: What does it mean? What is the E and who are the three? I\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemail.com> wrote: I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so). On the E3+3 v. P5+1, they are identical, just different names. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Pis forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('153 - C05739739.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\153 - C05739739.txt','NATOI\'m heading back from meetings on women, peace and security at NATO. The chief implementer of WPS at DOD also traveled with me. It was extremely productive. SG Rasmussen chaired a meeting on 1325 today of all the NATO member and partner ambassadors incl DaIcier. The new NATO special rep for 1325 -- the position sponsored by Norway and approved at the Chicago summit ? gave her inaugural address, and my DOD colleague and I discussed the US efforts both generally and in Afghanistan. We were followed by extensive remarks from the NATO ambassadors, all of whom touched on the importance of women\'s role in security and NATO\'s mission, as well as applauded US leadership. Many mentioned you in their interventions! The ambs from Serbia, Azerbaijan and Georgia pointed to their own national action plans (their existence was a surprise to us), as well as the new structures they have put in place to implement them. The ambassador from Azerbaijan even said that he is hopeful women will contribute to ending their regional conflict (I will tell Morningstar). The new special rep - a seasoned diplomat who knows her way around NATO --- wanted me to ten you how much you have inspired her -- something I hear everywhere! I\'m confident our NATO visit also served to reinforce the importance of the NAP and the US role with our own people both at NATO and DOD. I was sorry to miss the discussion with ASSK but there are more events with her tomw. We are working hard on getting the engagement of Burmese women into the formal peace structures being put in place to end the ethnic conflicts. I also met with Vivian Redding at the EU who, despite her efforts, is unlikely to get a quota for women on public boards of directors adopted. She too expressed her admiration of you and your leadership. In addition to everything that\'s been said about Chris Stevens, he really understood the important role the women in Libya were playing in peace and security. Whenever I met with Libyan women at meetings in the region, they went out of their way to tell me how much he supported them and how much affection they had for him. Such an awful loss. You\'ve been magnificent throughout all this, despite how wrenching it\'s been.','NATOI\'m heading back from meetings on women, peace and security at NATO. The chief implementer of WPS at DOD also traveled with me. It was extremely productive. SG Rasmussen chaired a meeting on 1325 today of all the NATO member and partner ambassadors incl DaIcier. The new NATO special rep for 1325 -- the position sponsored by Norway and approved at the Chicago summit ? gave her inaugural address, and my DOD colleague and I discussed the US efforts both generally and in Afghanistan. We were followed by extensive remarks from the NATO ambassadors, all of whom touched on the importance of women\'s role in security and NATO\'s mission, as well as applauded US leadership. Many mentioned you in their interventions! The ambs from Serbia, Azerbaijan and Georgia pointed to their own national action plans (their existence was a surprise to us), as well as the new structures they have put in place to implement them. The ambassador from Azerbaijan even said that he is hopeful women will contribute to ending their regional conflict (I will tell Morningstar). The new special rep - a seasoned diplomat who knows her way around NATO --- wanted me to ten you how much you have inspired her -- something I hear everywhere! I\'m confident our NATO visit also served to reinforce the importance of the NAP and the US role with our own people both at NATO and DOD. I was sorry to miss the discussion with ASSK but there are more events with her tomw. We are working hard on getting the engagement of Burmese women into the formal peace structures being put in place to end the ethnic conflicts. I also met with Vivian Redding at the EU who, despite her efforts, is unlikely to get a quota for women on public boards of directors adopted. She too expressed her admiration of you and your leadership. In addition to everything that\'s been said about Chris Stevens, he really understood the important role the women in Libya were playing in peace and security. Whenever I met with Libyan women at meetings in the region, they went out of their way to tell me how much he supported them and how much affection they had for him. Such an awful loss. You\'ve been magnificent throughout all this, despite how wrenching it\'s been.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1531 - C05761323.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1531 - C05761323.txt','(no subject)Dear Cheryl, Per our discussion, I\'m sending you my revised job description, based on extended conversations with my new Global Partnership team.','(no subject)Dear Cheryl, Per our discussion, I\'m sending you my revised job description, based on extended conversations with my new Global Partnership team.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1532 - C05761326.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1532 - C05761326.txt','Mini schedule 4/22/098:40 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Raybum House Office Building 8:40 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 9:00 am En route Raybum House Office Building *Dial-1n Number: 202-647-0817 PIN: 12345 *Staff: Rich Verma 9:00 am ARRIVE Raybum House Office Building 9:30 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 1:30 pm Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2172 1:30 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 1:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:55 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/HEARING PREP TEAM 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office or Secretary\'s Conference Room 2:35 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT STATE DEPARTMENT\'S GREENING 3:15 pm DIPLOMACY\' EARTH DAY EVENT Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor 3:30 pm INTERVIEW w/MARK LANDLER, THE NEW YORK TIMES 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office *On The Record. 4:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 4:25 pm ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 24','Mini schedule 4/22/098:40 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Raybum House Office Building 8:40 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 9:00 am En route Raybum House Office Building *Dial-1n Number: 202-647-0817 PIN: 12345 *Staff: Rich Verma 9:00 am ARRIVE Raybum House Office Building 9:30 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 1:30 pm Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2172 1:30 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 1:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:55 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/HEARING PREP TEAM 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office or Secretary\'s Conference Room 2:35 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT STATE DEPARTMENT\'S \"GREENING 3:15 pm DIPLOMACY\' EARTH DAY EVENT Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor 3:30 pm INTERVIEW w/MARK LANDLER, THE NEW YORK TIMES 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office *On The Record. 4:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 4:25 pm ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 24','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1533 - C05761327.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1533 - C05761327.txt','Budget TestimonyAttachments: FY 2010_testimony-- HACFO Lew.docx RELEASE IN FULL Huma Will you print for HRC for the plane ? it gives background for budget testimony. It will also be included in her materials. Jack\'s budget testimony -- 28','Budget TestimonyAttachments: FY 2010_testimony-- HACFO Lew.docx RELEASE IN FULL Huma Will you print for HRC for the plane ? it gives background for budget testimony. It will also be included in her materials. Jack\'s budget testimony -- 28','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1535 - C05761329.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1535 - C05761329.txt','Mini Schedule Thursday, 4/23/098:10 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 8:30 am En route Rayburn House Office Building . 8:30 am ARRIVE Rayburn House Office Building 9:00 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 12:00 pm ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS Rayburn H.O.B. Room 2359 12:05 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:25 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR POTUS/VP MEETING 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:50 pm VIDEOTAPE MESSAGE FOR WORLD MALARIA DAY (T) 2:00 pm Marshall Room 2:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ANN HENRY 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/THAI FOREIGN MINISTER KASIT PIROMYA 3:00pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding 3:15 pm REMARKS AT TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY EVENT 3:45 pm Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Called for 3:00 PM. 3:50 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 3:55 pm ARRIVE White House 4:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VP BIDEN 4:30 pm Oval Office 4:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 4:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 4:40 pm OFFICE TIME 5:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:15 pm MEETING w/THE AGA KHAN, SPLRTUAL LEADER OF 5:35 pm SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI MUSLIMS Secretary\'s Office *Official Photo preceding meeting 5:45 pm MEETING w/BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED NATIONS 6:15 pm FOUNDATION James Monroe Rill, 8th Floor (T). Official Photo preceding mtg. 6:25 pm PHOTO OP w/DANISH MINISTER FOR DEVELOPMENT 26','Mini Schedule Thursday, 4/23/098:10 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 8:30 am En route Rayburn House Office Building . 8:30 am ARRIVE Rayburn House Office Building 9:00 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 12:00 pm ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS Rayburn H.O.B. Room 2359 12:05 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:25 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR POTUS/VP MEETING 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:50 pm VIDEOTAPE MESSAGE FOR WORLD MALARIA DAY (T) 2:00 pm Marshall Room 2:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ANN HENRY 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/THAI FOREIGN MINISTER KASIT PIROMYA 3:00pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding 3:15 pm REMARKS AT TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY EVENT 3:45 pm Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Called for 3:00 PM. 3:50 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 3:55 pm ARRIVE White House 4:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VP BIDEN 4:30 pm Oval Office 4:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 4:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 4:40 pm OFFICE TIME 5:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:15 pm MEETING w/THE AGA KHAN, SPLRTUAL LEADER OF 5:35 pm SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI MUSLIMS Secretary\'s Office *Official Photo preceding meeting 5:45 pm MEETING w/BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED NATIONS 6:15 pm FOUNDATION James Monroe Rill, 8th Floor (T). Official Photo preceding mtg. 6:25 pm PHOTO OP w/DANISH MINISTER FOR DEVELOPMENT 26','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1536 - C05761330.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1536 - C05761330.txt','Budget TestimonyAttachments: FY_2010_testimony-- HACFO Lew.docx Huma Will you print for HRC for the plane ? it gives background for budget testimony. It will also be included in her materials. Jack\'s budget testimony','Budget TestimonyAttachments: FY_2010_testimony-- HACFO Lew.docx Huma Will you print for HRC for the plane ? it gives background for budget testimony. It will also be included in her materials. Jack\'s budget testimony','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1537 - C05761333.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1537 - C05761333.txt','Kabul update 23:00 local /16:30 EDT Kabul update 23:00 local / 16:30 EDTFyi fvi Cheryl, As of this hour of Thursday night there is no deal on an ironclad, substantive, political platform of national solidarity and governance reform, in return for Abdullah\'s gracious concession which would obviate the constitutional and political need for a problematic 2nd round. Karl and I remain in close touch with the candidates as they continue their engagement. But short of a miracle, there will be no such deal at least until Friday evening or Saturday morning, if then. Hence, as we understand the exigencies of our Boss\'s travel sked, it appears to be time to pull the plug: we won\'t be recommending before our Friday evening that she make a stop in Kabul on Saturday. The default remains: no Kabul stop. Nonetheless, Abdullah has now set Saturday as the date for his address to the nation, and Karzai clearly wants both for him to concede, and to attract a visit of the Secretary. The best scenario would have been an announcement in the presence of the Secretary, as a trusted witness to whom the parties would be more or less politically accountable. If we','Kabul update 23:00 local /16:30 EDT Kabul update 23:00 local / 16:30 EDTFyi fvi Cheryl, As of this hour of Thursday night there is no deal on an ironclad, substantive, political platform of national solidarity and governance reform, in return for Abdullah\'s gracious concession which would obviate the constitutional and political need for a problematic 2nd round. Karl and I remain in close touch with the candidates as they continue their engagement. But short of a miracle, there will be no such deal at least until Friday evening or Saturday morning, if then. Hence, as we understand the exigencies of our Boss\'s travel sked, it appears to be time to pull the plug: we won\'t be recommending before our Friday evening that she make a stop in Kabul on Saturday. The default remains: no Kabul stop. Nonetheless, Abdullah has now set Saturday as the date for his address to the nation, and Karzai clearly wants both for him to concede, and to attract a visit of the Secretary. The best scenario would have been an announcement in the presence of the Secretary, as a trusted witness to whom the parties would be more or less politically accountable. If we','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1538 - C05761334.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1538 - C05761334.txt','FYI:He called me on an unrelated matter, and I asked him Laura 29','FYI:He called me on an unrelated matter, and I asked him Laura 29','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1540 - C05761339.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1540 - C05761339.txt','Do you have a minute to catch up?B6 last night ? let me know when we can talk to catch up. Not as clear after meeting that this is right B5 Met with choice. Need to download on hill mtgs yesterday.','Do you have a minute to catch up?B6 last night ? let me know when we can talk to catch up. Not as clear after meeting that this is right B5 Met with choice. Need to download on hill mtgs yesterday.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1542 - C05761341.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1542 - C05761341.txt','Thanks for a great jobTom-- Thanks to you, Craig and Dan for making this happen. I am very proud of our team and your leadership, and I\'d like to personally thank you all when I\'m back. I\'m copying Lona so she can start to schedule a time for that. I\'m anxious to hear the details. Maybe now we\'ll get you confirmed or, at least, canonized! Pls thank one and all, especially Craig, for a tour de force. HRC','Thanks for a great jobTom-- Thanks to you, Craig and Dan for making this happen. I am very proud of our team and your leadership, and I\'d like to personally thank you all when I\'m back. I\'m copying Lona so she can start to schedule a time for that. I\'m anxious to hear the details. Maybe now we\'ll get you confirmed or, at least, canonized! Pls thank one and all, especially Craig, for a tour de force. HRC','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1543 - C05761342.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1543 - C05761342.txt','Test34','Test34','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1544 - C05761343.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1544 - C05761343.txt','North Korea Human Rights EnvoyCheryl EAP has now provided me with the attached documents There is 2004 legislation that call for an envoy and 2008 legislation [Sense of the Congress] that call for it to be full time Plus correspondence with Brownback by the previous administi.ation [which isn\'t binding on the new] However, - - - Thoughts? Regards pat Kurt W. Tong Director for Korean Affairs U.S. Department of State (202)647-7719 TongKWstate.gov','North Korea Human Rights EnvoyCheryl EAP has now provided me with the attached documents There is 2004 legislation that call for an envoy and 2008 legislation [Sense of the Congress] that call for it to be full time Plus correspondence with Brownback by the previous administi.ation [which isn\'t binding on the new] However, - - - Thoughts? Regards pat Kurt W. Tong Director for Korean Affairs U.S. Department of State (202)647-7719 TongKWstate.gov','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1545 - C05761344.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1545 - C05761344.txt','North Korea Human Rights EnvoyI will -- EAP and Bosworth apparently are fine per below So likely more judgment call. Have you discussed w Bill Burns and Steve Bosworth? if they now do believe a full-time slot is there? cdm Cheryl EAP has now provided me with the attached documents B6 B5','North Korea Human Rights EnvoyI will -- EAP and Bosworth apparently are fine per below So likely more judgment call. Have you discussed w Bill Burns and Steve Bosworth? if they now do believe a full-time slot is there? cdm Cheryl EAP has now provided me with the attached documents B6 B5','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1547 - C05761348.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1547 - C05761348.txt','my departureFYI Cheryl, thanks so much. ? My official day to leave will be Friday the 22nd which I will take as a leave day so that my last day in the office will be Thursday. Thanks again for your support and your friendship and good luck with the enormous responsibility you have ? assumed here at State. Love, Pam Pam First ? congratulations ? you know is there, right? Second ? stay here as long as you like in lead up to June 1. Third ? I am happy for you ? I loved working at a University (and miss it even more now), I am sure you will. xo cdm Dear Cheryl, first of all, thanks for your support throughout this transition process. I have accepted a position in the Again, thanks for everything. Pam','my departureFYI Cheryl, thanks so much. ? My official day to leave will be Friday the 22nd which I will take as a leave day so that my last day in the office will be Thursday. Thanks again for your support and your friendship and good luck with the enormous responsibility you have ? assumed here at State. Love, Pam Pam First ? congratulations ? you know is there, right? Second ? stay here as long as you like in lead up to June 1. Third ? I am happy for you ? I loved working at a University (and miss it even more now), I am sure you will. xo cdm Dear Cheryl, first of all, thanks for your support throughout this transition process. I have accepted a position in the Again, thanks for everything. Pam','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1550 - C05761351.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1550 - C05761351.txt','Fw: Re: B6Fyi B6 Richard: cdm','Fw: Re: B6Fyi B6 Richard: cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1551 - C05761352.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1551 - C05761352.txt','Only Palau & Israel vote w/US in UNAs I have said repeatedly, I do not want to see Palau shortchanged. I do not know whether this assessment is accurate, so can I pls get an update and recommendation about to take care of this? Wed., Palau was one of only two UN General Assembly members to vote with the US against a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo of Cuba (Israel was the other). Even the two other states in free association with the US. did not support the US position. Important officials in Palau wanted to abstain because of the drastic cut in U.S. assistance that Alcy Frelick has insisted on but Pres. Toribiong decided to stick with the US. The proposal to cut the small amount of assistance that Palau is receiving is ironic in light of the substantial increase in assistance pledged to the two other freely associated states just a few years ago. It is also misinformed and misguided. Jeff Palau defies world opinion in Cuba vote <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdesktop &ct=ga&cd=i8z1qUu1xHM&usg=AFQjCNG4DPscjT80Ygf4nMu_qIYFIJrn4A> Radio Australia News Palau has joined the United States and Israel in voting against a United Nations resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba.... See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdes ktop&h1=en> http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm?desktop','Only Palau & Israel vote w/US in UNAs I have said repeatedly, I do not want to see Palau shortchanged. I do not know whether this assessment is accurate, so can I pls get an update and recommendation about to take care of this? Wed., Palau was one of only two UN General Assembly members to vote with the US against a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo of Cuba (Israel was the other). Even the two other states in free association with the US. did not support the US position. Important officials in Palau wanted to abstain because of the drastic cut in U.S. assistance that Alcy Frelick has insisted on but Pres. Toribiong decided to stick with the US. The proposal to cut the small amount of assistance that Palau is receiving is ironic in light of the substantial increase in assistance pledged to the two other freely associated states just a few years ago. It is also misinformed and misguided. Jeff Palau defies world opinion in Cuba vote <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdesktop &ct=ga&cd=i8z1qUu1xHM&usg=AFQjCNG4DPscjT80Ygf4nMu_qIYFIJrn4A> Radio Australia News Palau has joined the United States and Israel in voting against a United Nations resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba.... See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdes ktop&h1=en> http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm?desktop','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1552 - C05761355.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1552 - C05761355.txt','Any news?K - nothing to report except on cos retreat - interesting cony, discussion of reform agenda which I want to download to jack, polling and appearance by bho. Think I want to have messina come over to give ypu polling pres on what connects bho to people and his success and why they care about certain things. I\'m getting ready to leave Iraq but will be available later tonight if you want to talk. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Any news?K - nothing to report except on cos retreat - interesting cony, discussion of reform agenda which I want to download to jack, polling and appearance by bho. Think I want to have messina come over to give ypu polling pres on what connects bho to people and his success and why they care about certain things. I\'m getting ready to leave Iraq but will be available later tonight if you want to talk. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1553 - C05761356.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1553 - C05761356.txt','Bob KingCongressman Berman called me yesterday in support of Bob King\'s candidacy to serve as Special Envoy for Human Rights in North Korea. I know he has raised this with Rich too. I\'ve known Bob for a number of years, throughout his tenure on Tom Lantos\' staff, and have high regard for him. Enjoy the weekend, 50','Bob KingCongressman Berman called me yesterday in support of Bob King\'s candidacy to serve as Special Envoy for Human Rights in North Korea. I know he has raised this with Rich too. I\'ve known Bob for a number of years, throughout his tenure on Tom Lantos\' staff, and have high regard for him. Enjoy the weekend, 50','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1554 - C05761357.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1554 - C05761357.txt','Bill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official Bill Clinton tope UN special envoy to Haiti: UN officialBill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official UNITED NATIONS, May 18 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon plans to name former U.S. President Bill Clinton as his special envoy to Haiti, U.N. officials said on Monday, in a move that could attract investment in the Western Hemisphere\'s poorest nation and help stabilize the country. The announcement is expected to come soon, one U.N. official told Reuters on condition of anonymity. The official said a formal announcement could come as early as Tuesday. Clinton, who has galvanized efforts to help the impoverished Caribbean nation recover from the devastating impact of four hurricanes last year, accompanied Ban on a trip to Haiti earlier this year. Several other diplomats confirmed the appointment of the former president, who is trying to help Haiti through his Clinton Global Initiative foundation Andrea Garet, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 2','Bill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official Bill Clinton tope UN special envoy to Haiti: UN officialBill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official UNITED NATIONS, May 18 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon plans to name former U.S. President Bill Clinton as his special envoy to Haiti, U.N. officials said on Monday, in a move that could attract investment in the Western Hemisphere\'s poorest nation and help stabilize the country. \"The announcement is expected to come soon,\" one U.N. official told Reuters on condition of anonymity. The official said a formal announcement could come as early as Tuesday. Clinton, who has galvanized efforts to help the impoverished Caribbean nation recover from the devastating impact of four hurricanes last year, accompanied Ban on a trip to Haiti earlier this year. Several other diplomats confirmed the appointment of the former president, who is trying to help Haiti through his Clinton Global Initiative foundation Andrea Garet, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 2','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1556 - C05761360.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1556 - C05761360.txt','Gore number for toniteAl Gore 4','Gore number for toniteAl Gore 4','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1557 - C05761361.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1557 - C05761361.txt','Bob KingCalling you now Just landed. Let\'s discuss this--and much else. Can you talk? Fyi Congressman Berman called me yesterday in support of Bob King\'s candidacy to serve as Special Envoy for Human Rights in North Korea. I know he has raised this with Rich too. I\'ve known Bob for a number of years, throughout his tenure on Tom Lantos\' staff, and have high regard for him. Enjoy the weekend, Bill. 52','Bob KingCalling you now Just landed. Let\'s discuss this--and much else. Can you talk? Fyi Congressman Berman called me yesterday in support of Bob King\'s candidacy to serve as Special Envoy for Human Rights in North Korea. I know he has raised this with Rich too. I\'ve known Bob for a number of years, throughout his tenure on Tom Lantos\' staff, and have high regard for him. Enjoy the weekend, Bill. 52','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1558 - C05761362.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1558 - C05761362.txt','WjcWjc called during dinner. Its morning in seoul. The number that works is I told doug u r home and wjc will call when he can.','WjcWjc called during dinner. Its morning in seoul. The number that works is I told doug u r home and wjc will call when he can.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('156 - C05739742.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\156 - C05739742.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local) FVV: Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Sail al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the INC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC.\' leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the INC). He said this would bring tlie US even more goodwill than it has already earned bore','Benghazi update (1200 local) FVV: Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Sail al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the INC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC.\' leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the INC). He said this would bring tlie US even more goodwill than it has already earned bore','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1560 - C05761364.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1560 - C05761364.txt','Deputy Secretary Steinberg\'s Schedule for April 26-30Deputy Secretary Steinberg will be on official travel from Sunday, April 26 through Thursday, April 30, returning to the office on Friday, May 1. Travel Details: - April 26-27 ? Meetings Kyiv, Ukraine - April 28-30 ? Melting Ice Conference and Sixth Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council Tromso, Norway Please contact me with any schedule related questions. For other inquiries, please contact D(S) chief of staff, Sheba Crocker. Thank you. Brendan Lavy Personal Assistant to Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8636 54','Deputy Secretary Steinberg\'s Schedule for April 26-30Deputy Secretary Steinberg will be on official travel from Sunday, April 26 through Thursday, April 30, returning to the office on Friday, May 1. Travel Details: - April 26-27 ? Meetings; Kyiv, Ukraine - April 28-30 ? Melting Ice Conference and Sixth Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council; Tromso, Norway Please contact me with any schedule related questions. For other inquiries, please contact D(S) chief of staff, Sheba Crocker. Thank you. Brendan Lavy Personal Assistant to Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8636 54','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1561 - C05761365.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1561 - C05761365.txt','GenevaCheryl, Here is a suggestion for US Mission to Geneva. << Resume.rtf Esther','GenevaCheryl, Here is a suggestion for US Mission to Geneva. << Resume.rtf Esther','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1563 - C05761367.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1563 - C05761367.txt','Memo on Cameron explosion in Europe, may affect Blair. SidCONFIDENTIAL October 31, 2009 For: Hillary','Memo on Cameron explosion in Europe, may affect Blair. SidCONFIDENTIAL October 31, 2009 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1564 - C05761368.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1564 - C05761368.txt','CDM in NY on Wednesday for FuneralI will be out on Weds to attend a funeral so am going to adjust my calendar accordingly tomorrow. cdm','CDM in NY on Wednesday for FuneralI will be out on Weds to attend a funeral so am going to adjust my calendar accordingly tomorrow. cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1565 - C05761370.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1565 - C05761370.txt','Your bossWow! Tell dd I was really flattered and Happy Halloween from Abu Dhabi! Look at you getting big praise ? I don\'t even get that! Hey, Meant to tell you this morning.... Thought your boss said some gutsy, and needed, things to say about Pakistan yesterday. And by btw, she looked great in that blue outfit. dd','Your bossWow! Tell dd I was really flattered and Happy Halloween from Abu Dhabi! Look at you getting big praise ? I don\'t even get that! Hey, Meant to tell you this morning.... Thought your boss said some gutsy, and needed, things to say about Pakistan yesterday. And by btw, she looked great in that blue outfit. dd','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1567 - C05761378.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1567 - C05761378.txt','Gore just called saying he hasn\'t heard from you. he\'s expecting to hear from you tonite.I\'m sorry. 9 ,','Gore just called saying he hasn\'t heard from you. he\'s expecting to hear from you tonite.I\'m sorry. 9 ,','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1568 - C05761379.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1568 - C05761379.txt','Gore just called saying he hasn\'t heard from you. he\'s expecting to hear from you Gore just called saying he hasn\'t heard from you. he\'s expecting to hear from you tonite. I\'m sorry.tonite. I\'m sorry. Ok great His guy Conor called me at 11 saying he had just heard from Gore. Who did he call and when? I talked to him 15 minutes ago. In','Gore just called saying he hasn\'t heard from you. he\'s expecting to hear from you Gore just called saying he hasn\'t heard from you. he\'s expecting to hear from you tonite. I\'m sorry.tonite. I\'m sorry. Ok great His guy Conor called me at 11 saying he had just heard from Gore. Who did he call and when? I talked to him 15 minutes ago. In','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1569 - C05761381.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1569 - C05761381.txt','Crisis Hot Spots (05/18/2009) (SBU)See first two','Crisis Hot Spots (05/18/2009) (SBU)See first two','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('157 - C05739744.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\157 - C05739744.txt','H: New intel, Libyan PM\'s plans. SidAttachments: hrc memo_rievv_libyan_pm_plans 101612.clooc Fyi. B6 CONFIDENTIAL October 16, 2012 For: Hillary','H: New intel, Libyan PM\'s plans. SidAttachments: hrc memo_rievv_libyan_pm_plans 101612.clooc Fyi. B6 CONFIDENTIAL October 16, 2012 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1570 - C05761382.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1570 - C05761382.txt','BarnardYes, should be doable. On it.','BarnardYes, should be doable. On it.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1571 - C05761386.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1571 - C05761386.txt','mini schedule 5/20/098:55 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Dirksen Senate Office Building 9:00 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 9:15 am En route to the Dirksen Building 9:15 am ARRIVE Dirksen Senate Office Building 9:30 am TESTIMONY BEFORE SENATE APPROPRIATIONS 12:00 pm SUBCOMMITTEE ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS 192 Dirksen Senate Office Building 12:05 pm DEPART Dirksen Senate Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:20 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:05 pm DEPART State Department *En route Hart Senate Office Building 1:20 pm ARRIVE Hart Senate Office Building 1:30 pm TESTIMONY BEFORE SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE 5:00 pm 216 Hart Senate Office Building 5:05 pm DEPART Hart Senate Office Building *En route State Department 5:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 5:30 pm OFFICE TIME 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 13','mini schedule 5/20/098:55 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Dirksen Senate Office Building 9:00 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 9:15 am En route to the Dirksen Building 9:15 am ARRIVE Dirksen Senate Office Building 9:30 am TESTIMONY BEFORE SENATE APPROPRIATIONS 12:00 pm SUBCOMMITTEE ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS 192 Dirksen Senate Office Building 12:05 pm DEPART Dirksen Senate Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:20 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:05 pm DEPART State Department *En route Hart Senate Office Building 1:20 pm ARRIVE Hart Senate Office Building 1:30 pm TESTIMONY BEFORE SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE 5:00 pm 216 Hart Senate Office Building 5:05 pm DEPART Hart Senate Office Building *En route State Department 5:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 5:30 pm OFFICE TIME 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 13','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1573 - C05761391.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1573 - C05761391.txt','greetings to you!Let\'s discuss asap. sister Secretary, hope you are well and enjoying the blessings of The Lord! i was hanging out with the girls this weekend at - what a great time! -- and i got to chat with cheryl a bit about what\'s happening with the religious freedom office. i was very glad to learn what was going on -- though not so glad to hear about the challenges you are now facing there. anyway, i wanted you to know that i have been approached by they are moving pretty quickly but i expect to get a firm offer in the next few days and i will need to get back to them quickly. i\'ll continue to try and stay connected to cheryl -- she has got to be one of the hardest working woman in washington!','greetings to you!Let\'s discuss asap. sister Secretary, hope you are well and enjoying the blessings of The Lord! i was hanging out with the girls this weekend at - what a great time! -- and i got to chat with cheryl a bit about what\'s happening with the religious freedom office. i was very glad to learn what was going on -- though not so glad to hear about the challenges you are now facing there. anyway, i wanted you to know that i have been approached by they are moving pretty quickly but i expect to get a firm offer in the next few days and i will need to get back to them quickly. i\'ll continue to try and stay connected to cheryl -- she has got to be one of the hardest working woman in washington!','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1575 - C05761396.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1575 - C05761396.txt','Wjc just told secgen that he would do haiti special envoyYou need to walk this to HRC if she is not gone I also am going to give WH heads up. cdm The un just leaked it on minutes later Wjc said he was going to call hrc but hasn\'t had time 35','Wjc just told secgen that he would do haiti special envoyYou need to walk this to HRC if she is not gone I also am going to give WH heads up. cdm The un just leaked it on minutes later Wjc said he was going to call hrc but hasn\'t had time 35','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1576 - C05761398.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1576 - C05761398.txt','(AP) Italian foreign minister cancels trip to IranItalian foreign minister cancels trip to Iran ROME (AP) ? Italy\'s foreign minister has canceled a planned trip to Iran for talks on regional security issues. The Foreign Ministry in a statement Wednesday cited a problem over the meeting place with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. It said it regretted the lost opportunity to discuss involving Iran in the stabilization of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Foreign Minister Franco Frattini had been scheduled to depart later Wednesday. The communiqu made no mention of reported criticism over the planned trip, nor did it mention a missile test conducted Wednesday by Iran with a range capable of reaching Israel and U.S. Mideast bases. Nisha Desai State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Italian foreign minister cancels trip to IranItalian foreign minister cancels trip to Iran ROME (AP) ? Italy\'s foreign minister has canceled a planned trip to Iran for talks on regional security issues. The Foreign Ministry in a statement Wednesday cited a problem over the meeting place with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. It said it regretted the \"lost opportunity\" to discuss involving Iran in the stabilization of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Foreign Minister Franco Frattini had been scheduled to depart later Wednesday. The communiqu made no mention of reported criticism over the planned trip, nor did it mention a missile test conducted Wednesday by Iran with a range capable of reaching Israel and U.S. Mideast bases. Nisha Desai State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1577 - C05761400.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1577 - C05761400.txt','greetings to you!Can you call her to discuss? K - we had a good cony - The issue is how long is appt Let\'s discuss asap. sister Secretary, hope you are well and enjoying the blessings of The Lord! i was hanging out with the girls this weekend at -- what a great time! -- and i got to chat with cheryl a bit about what\'s happening with the religious freedom office. i was very glad to learn what was going on --','greetings to you!Can you call her to discuss? K - we had a good cony - The issue is how long is appt Let\'s discuss asap. sister Secretary, hope you are well and enjoying the blessings of The Lord! i was hanging out with the girls this weekend at -- what a great time! -- and i got to chat with cheryl a bit about what\'s happening with the religious freedom office. i was very glad to learn what was going on --','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1578 - C05761401.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1578 - C05761401.txt','Bob EinhornCheryl, Thanks again for your efforts in sorting out Bob Einhorn\'s position. He is doing excellent work on Iran, and will be a big asset on Pakistan nuclear issues too. I called Ellen this afternoon to brief her on the Lavrov talks, and she mentioned that Bob has kept in close touch with her on his Iran work. It will be great to have her here. Have a good weekend. Bill 36','Bob EinhornCheryl, Thanks again for your efforts in sorting out Bob Einhorn\'s position. He is doing excellent work on Iran, and will be a big asset on Pakistan nuclear issues too. I called Ellen this afternoon to brief her on the Lavrov talks, and she mentioned that Bob has kept in close touch with her on his Iran work. It will be great to have her here. Have a good weekend. Bill 36','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1579 - C05761407.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1579 - C05761407.txt','Refaming the Domestic Debate on SudanHow do you suggest we respond? See below Cheryl, I\'d appreciate your passing this note to Secretary Clinton. I\'d rather not have this idea swirling around in email circles until she gets an opportunity to evaluate the concept. With gratitude, Scott','Refaming the Domestic Debate on SudanHow do you suggest we respond? See below Cheryl, I\'d appreciate your passing this note to Secretary Clinton. I\'d rather not have this idea swirling around in email circles until she gets an opportunity to evaluate the concept. With gratitude, Scott','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('158 - C05739745.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\158 - C05739745.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last nigh urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the mic (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli.','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last nigh urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the mic (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1580 - C05761408.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1580 - C05761408.txt','In case you missed thisThis was on Paul Krugman\'s blog yesterday. I, for one, enjoyed it. Hope you\'re very well Hillary. May 19, 2009, 7:35 am Ahem Politico: Health care could soon go the way of the automobile, with users having no choice but to buy insurance coverage. Within four years, every American could be required to own health insurance or pay their way through tax penalties. The odds of such a sea change rose last week when chief Democratic and Republican Senate negotiators on a health care bill acknowledged that many on the Finance Committee considered the so-called individual mandate essential to lower insurance costs for those who already have coverage. President Barack Obama didn\'t embrace the individual mandate during the campaign, which means he would essentially start from scratch in terms of selling the idea to voters. The mandate was a central policy difference with Hillary Clinton, who argued that a mandate was the only way to achieve universal coverage. Obama disagreed, saying enough people would purchase insurance voluntarily if the costs could be brought down. Progressive policy experts widely agreed that Obama\'s plan would have left out about 15 million people. Clinton, with an assist from New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, regularly assailed Obama for his no-mandate position. Actually, I don\'t care who gets credit, as long as we actually get universal health care.','In case you missed thisThis was on Paul Krugman\'s blog yesterday. I, for one, enjoyed it. Hope you\'re very well Hillary. May 19, 2009, 7:35 am Ahem Politico: Health care could soon go the way of the automobile, with users having no choice but to buy insurance coverage. Within four years, every American could be required to own health insurance or pay their way through tax penalties. The odds of such a sea change rose last week when chief Democratic and Republican Senate negotiators on a health care bill acknowledged that many on the Finance Committee considered the so-called individual mandate essential to lower insurance costs for those who already have coverage. President Barack Obama didn\'t embrace the individual mandate during the campaign, which means he would essentially start from scratch in terms of selling the idea to voters. The mandate was a central policy difference with Hillary Clinton, who argued that a mandate was the only way to achieve universal coverage. Obama disagreed, saying enough people would purchase insurance voluntarily if the costs could be brought down. Progressive policy experts widely agreed that Obama\'s plan would have left out about 15 million people. Clinton, with an assist from New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, regularly assailed Obama for his no-mandate position. Actually, I don\'t care who gets credit, as long as we actually get universal health care.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1581 - C05761409.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1581 - C05761409.txt','Six UighursHave they landed yet? Was Congress notified? Funny timing given Farrow email, which I can discuss further with you. Are now wheels up from GTMO. Will arrive Palau Saturday afternoon our time, Sunday am Palau time. Palau President has request no announcement until after they land.','Six UighursHave they landed yet? Was Congress notified? Funny timing given Farrow email, which I can discuss further with you. Are now wheels up from GTMO. Will arrive Palau Saturday afternoon our time, Sunday am Palau time. Palau President has request no announcement until after they land.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1582 - C05761411.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1582 - C05761411.txt','Follow upSecretary Clinton, Hi, Thank you! I am available to talk any time. I would also be happy to come to Washington (or wherever) to discuss this in person at your convenience. \\ so after 1:30 pm tomorrow would be safest. My cell is Yrs, Jackie On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:30 PM, H <hdr22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Jackie?I\'d like to talk to you about your choices. Michelle Fluornoy, new Undersecretary at DOD, asked me about young women who could work w her in planning and whom she could mentor. And, of course, I thought of you! When would be good times for me to call you? Best, H Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-1620 (ph) 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com','Follow upSecretary Clinton, Hi, Thank you! I am available to talk any time. I would also be happy to come to Washington (or wherever) to discuss this in person at your convenience. \\ so after 1:30 pm tomorrow would be safest. My cell is Yrs, Jackie On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:30 PM, H <hdr22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Jackie?I\'d like to talk to you about your choices. Michelle Fluornoy, new Undersecretary at DOD, asked me about young women who could work w her in planning and whom she could mentor. And, of course, I thought of you! When would be good times for me to call you? Best, H Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-1620 (ph) 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1584 - C05761413.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1584 - C05761413.txt','Follow upps I am also looking forward to telling you about my meeting with Anne-Marie on Thursday. Thank you very much for that as well! On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 3:44 PM, Jackie Newmyer wrote: Secretary Clinton, Hi, Thank you! I am available to talk any time. I would also be happy to come to Washington (or wherever) to discuss this in person at your convenience. \\ so after 1:30 pm tomorrow would be safest. My cell is Yrs, Jackie On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:30 PM, H <hdr22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: Jackie--I\'d like to talk to you about your choices. Michelle Fluornoy, new Undersecretary at DOD, asked me about young women who could work w her in planning and whom she could mentor. And, of course, I thought of you! When would be good times for me to call you? Best, H Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-1620 (ph) 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661:1620 (ph) 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com','Follow upps I am also looking forward to telling you about my meeting with Anne-Marie on Thursday. Thank you very much for that as well! On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 3:44 PM, Jackie Newmyer wrote: Secretary Clinton, Hi, Thank you! I am available to talk any time. I would also be happy to come to Washington (or wherever) to discuss this in person at your convenience. \\ so after 1:30 pm tomorrow would be safest. My cell is Yrs, Jackie On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:30 PM, H <hdr22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: Jackie--I\'d like to talk to you about your choices. Michelle Fluornoy, new Undersecretary at DOD, asked me about young women who could work w her in planning and whom she could mentor. And, of course, I thought of you! When would be good times for me to call you? Best, H Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-1620 (ph) 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661:1620 (ph) 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1586 - C05761416.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1586 - C05761416.txt','Followupshot him email that we need to talk -- but the Amb wanted to give me readout from his meeting with GTIP before raising it further. Did you pass on to Jim S the concern about the TIPS report re UAE?','Followupshot him email that we need to talk -- but the Amb wanted to give me readout from his meeting with GTIP before raising it further. Did you pass on to Jim S the concern about the TIPS report re UAE?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1587 - C05761421.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1587 - C05761421.txt','Delivered: Fwd: Thank you for meetingAttachments: details.txt Your message was delivered to the recipient.','Delivered: Fwd: Thank you for meetingAttachments: details.txt Your message was delivered to the recipient.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1588 - C05761423.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1588 - C05761423.txt','Question - QuestionAttachments: Lobbying Clients - .xls FYI thanks. cdm 41','Question - QuestionAttachments: Lobbying Clients - .xls FYI thanks. cdm 41','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1589 - C05761424.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1589 - C05761424.txt','Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- its leaking out (see Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see email I recieved below)email I recieved below) Fyi *I/0e rs* Heads up -- A friend just sent this to me. Does anyone have any intel? This is a huge step and kudos to Sec. Clinton for expending the political capital to be the first federal agency to do this! FYI. Berman just spoke about it. ?Enact two items sought by the Foreign Service: elimination of a rule that inadvertently reduces the pay of officers serving overseas by as much as 20 percent, and extension to same-sex partners of the benefits given to spouses and their families, such as access to U.S. health care and moving expenses. This last provision is likely to provoke GOP objections. I don\'t have the source my friend used, but hopefully some of you might. If this is true (which I hope it is), we have to start gearing up for the battle to support her now! Yours in the struggle for equality, + Phil* Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w:212.949.5800 m: --001636c5a8d1a9d288046a5af203-- Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- its leaking out (see Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see email I recieved below)email I recieved below) Fyi *I/0e rs* Heads up -- A friend just sent this to me. Does anyone have any intel? This is a huge step and kudos to Sec. Clinton for expending the political capital to be the first federal agency to do this! FYI. Berman just spoke about it. ?Enact two items sought by the Foreign Service: elimination of a rule that inadvertently reduces the pay of officers serving overseas by as much as 20 percent, and extension to same-sex partners of the benefits given to spouses and their families, such as access to U.S. health care and moving expenses. This last provision is likely to provoke GOP objections. I don\'t have the source my friend used, but hopefully some of you might. If this is true (which I hope it is), we have to start gearing up for the battle to support her now! Yours in the struggle for equality, + Phil* Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w:212.949.5800 m: --001636c5a8d1a9d288046a5af203-- Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('159 - C05739747.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\159 - C05739747.txt','Fwd: Andrew Sullivan with the Hillary love Andrew Sullivan with the Hillary love andrew sullivan with the hillary lovesee op ed Forwarded message This op-ed in the Boston Herald is amazing - all the more so because it comes from a former critic of hers: An apology to Hillary Drying tears again, resilient Clinton proves true leader By Margery Eagan I Sunday, September 16, 2012 I http://www.bostonherald.com I Columnists','Fwd: Andrew Sullivan with the Hillary love Andrew Sullivan with the Hillary love andrew sullivan with the hillary lovesee op ed Forwarded message This op-ed in the Boston Herald is amazing - all the more so because it comes from a former critic of hers: An apology to Hillary Drying tears again, resilient Clinton proves true leader By Margery Eagan I Sunday, September 16, 2012 I http://www.bostonherald.com I Columnists','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1591 - C05761428.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1591 - C05761428.txt','Followup issuesI think it.is important at least to put in ranges of proposed budget #s. Is that possible? Answers under each: Will I receive a full notebook for approps hearings tonight? Yes, and a draft of the testimony. I\'d like a call this afternoon or evening to go over the draft Af-Pak regional strategy. Who should be on call? It is quite good but lacks milestones and budgets for each section. Sounds good. Huma and I will work to set it up. The budget issue is complicated -- we\'ve had several discussions about it. It\'s hard to put down numbers with confidence. Call should be with Jack, Piper, Rich, Paul Jones, and Sean Misko. Re the required report for Kerry-Lugar, I want to be sure that the language in both our report and this one echo the same language. Paul, Sean, and Rich are going back over to make sure of that. Our chief method is to use framing language from the strategy to frame the KLB report as well. I never called Patricia Espinosa--should I? Will check with WHA. Also, have we rec\'d a memo from Shaun Woodard for Robinson and McGuinness calls? Huma should have this memo for you. There will also be a PC on Af-Pak Tuesday and I want to be sure our report is ready. Yes -- this is consistent with our timeline.','Followup issuesI think it.is important at least to put in ranges of proposed budget #s. Is that possible? Answers under each: Will I receive a full notebook for approps hearings tonight? Yes, and a draft of the testimony. I\'d like a call this afternoon or evening to go over the draft Af-Pak regional strategy. Who should be on call? It is quite good but lacks \"milestones\" and budgets for each section. Sounds good. Huma and I will work to set it up. The budget issue is complicated -- we\'ve had several discussions about it. It\'s hard to put down numbers with confidence. Call should be with Jack, Piper, Rich, Paul Jones, and Sean Misko. Re the required report for Kerry-Lugar, I want to be sure that the language in both our report and this one echo the same language. Paul, Sean, and Rich are going back over to make sure of that. Our chief method is to use framing language from the strategy to frame the KLB report as well. I never called Patricia Espinosa--should I? Will check with WHA. Also, have we rec\'d a memo from Shaun Woodard for Robinson and McGuinness calls? Huma should have this memo for you. There will also be a PC on Af-Pak Tuesday and I want to be sure our report is ready. Yes -- this is consistent with our timeline.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1592 - C05761429.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1592 - C05761429.txt','dinner tomorrow night at 6:00pmAttachments: Foreign Aid Reform v4.docx Foreign Aid Reform dinner agenda.docx Will print for you in am too All Attached is an agenda and background paper to help guide tomorrow\'s discussion. Thanks - Dana. As a reminder, please join the Secretary for a working dinner tomorrow night at 6:00pm on the 8th Floor in the Monroe room. The topic of this session will be Foreign Assistance: Principles and Process for a Comprehensive Plan. Please let me know if you need any further details ? Emily and Juliana, I am sending you information on how to get into the building at that time. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State (direct) 22','dinner tomorrow night at 6:00pmAttachments: Foreign Aid Reform v4.docx; Foreign Aid Reform dinner agenda.docx Will print for you in am too All Attached is an agenda and background paper to help guide tomorrow\'s discussion. Thanks - Dana. As a reminder, please join the Secretary for a working dinner tomorrow night at 6:00pm on the 8th Floor in the Monroe room. The topic of this session will be \"Foreign Assistance: Principles and Process for a Comprehensive Plan\". Please let me know if you need any further details ? Emily and Juliana, I am sending you information on how to get into the building at that time. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State (direct) 22','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1593 - C05761431.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1593 - C05761431.txt','SpeechCould we do at 4:30 or 6:45? I agree with Dan about the ornament problem. The draft needs refinement not re-working. And a call is a great idea. I am just getting off a plane but could be available any time after 4 pm or so if that works for you. The latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.','SpeechCould we do at 4:30 or 6:45? I agree with Dan about the ornament problem. The draft needs refinement not re-working. And a call is a great idea. I am just getting off a plane but could be available any time after 4 pm or so if that works for you. The latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1596 - C05761435.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1596 - C05761435.txt','Syrian presidents brotherOk. Are you going back tonight? You ok with this condolence cable for Syrian president assad? He brother died after a long illness. Dear Mr. President: Sincerely yours,','Syrian presidents brotherOk. Are you going back tonight? You ok with this condolence cable for Syrian president assad? He brother died after a long illness. Dear Mr. President: Sincerely yours,','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1597 - C05761437.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1597 - C05761437.txt','LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT.Whoo hoo! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT. On Monday I posted that Rep. Howard Berman had introduced the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (H.R. 2410) late last week, which covers a broad range of foreign policy and diplomacy issues, one of which is to end the long-standing practice of excluding the committed partners of Foreign Service officers from the benefits routinely provided to the spouses and children of officers serving abroad. q12-oday, news of developments in that area: Berman, in a hearing on funding for the Foreign Service, said he would drop ? his legislative bid as \'it is my expectation, based on very recent conversations, that the Secretary of State will move forward with implementing all of the benefits provided in that provision in the very near future.\' The congressman invited to the hearing Michael Guest, the former US ambassador to Romania who in 2007 left the Foreign Service, citing unfair treatment of his partner. In February, Rep. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter co-signed by Senators Russ Feingold and Ron Wyden, and Rep. Ileana Ros- Lehtinen to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asking that inequities be remedied. Clinton said that such remedies were on a fast timeline. Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m --001636c5b5264ec217046a5fee7c--','LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT.Whoo hoo! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT. On Monday I posted that Rep. Howard Berman had introduced the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (H.R. 2410) late last week, which covers a broad range of foreign policy and diplomacy issues, one of which is to \"end the long-standing practice of excluding the committed partners of Foreign Service officers from the benefits routinely provided to the spouses and children of officers serving abroad.\" q12-oday, news of developments in that area: \"Berman, in a hearing on funding for the Foreign Service, said he would drop ? his legislative bid as \'it is my expectation, based on very recent conversations, that the Secretary of State will move forward with implementing all of the benefits provided in that provision in the very near future.\' The congressman invited to the hearing Michael Guest, the former US ambassador to Romania who in 2007 left the Foreign Service, citing unfair treatment of his partner.\" In February, Rep. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter co-signed by Senators Russ Feingold and Ron Wyden, and Rep. Ileana Ros- Lehtinen to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asking that inequities be remedied. Clinton said that such remedies were \"on a fast timeline.\" Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m --001636c5b5264ec217046a5fee7c--','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1598 - C05761438.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1598 - C05761438.txt','Call listPis add former Amb Frank Wisner. And is Ray La Hood still on it--pis be sure he is. Thx.','Call listPis add former Amb Frank Wisner. And is Ray La Hood still on it--pis be sure he is. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1599 - C05761439.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1599 - C05761439.txt','Are you getting ready to do something on g/1 employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see email I recieved below)email I recieved below) Fyi *1/0ers* Heads up -- A friend just sent this to me. Does anyone have any intel? This is a huge step and kudos to Sec. Clinton for expending the political capital to be the first federal agency to do this! FYI. Berman just spoke about it. ?Enact two items sought by the Foreign Service: elimination of a rule that inadvertently reduces the pay of officers serving overseas by as much as 20 percent, and extension to same-sex partners of the benefits given to spouses and their families, such as access to U.S. health care and moving expenses. This last provision is likely to provoke GOP objections. I don\'t have the source my friend used, but hopefully some of you might. If this is true (which I hope it is), we have to start gearing up for the battle to support her now! Yours in the struggle for equality, + Phil* Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m: --001636c5a8d1a9d288046a5af203-- Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Are you getting ready to do something on g/1 employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see email I recieved below)email I recieved below) Fyi *1/0ers* Heads up -- A friend just sent this to me. Does anyone have any intel? This is a huge step and kudos to Sec. Clinton for expending the political capital to be the first federal agency to do this! FYI. Berman just spoke about it. ?Enact two items sought by the Foreign Service: elimination of a rule that inadvertently reduces the pay of officers serving overseas by as much as 20 percent, and extension to same-sex partners of the benefits given to spouses and their families, such as access to U.S. health care and moving expenses. This last provision is likely to provoke GOP objections. I don\'t have the source my friend used, but hopefully some of you might. If this is true (which I hope it is), we have to start gearing up for the battle to support her now! Yours in the struggle for equality, + Phil* Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m: --001636c5a8d1a9d288046a5af203-- Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('160 - C05739748.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\160 - C05739748.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Already working on it with Eric S., Jeremy B., and NSS. Can we arrange shipments of what\'s requested? Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? INC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding Clem, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting','Benghazi update (1200 local)Already working on it with Eric S., Jeremy B., and NSS. Can we arrange shipments of what\'s requested? Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? INC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding Clem, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1600 - C05761440.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1600 - C05761440.txt','Fwd: Thank you for meetingDear Hillary, I met with Zohra Rasekh on Friday. You may remember her. She\'d met with you during your trips to Kabul as Senator. She is an Afghan-American who has been working in Afghanistan over the last six years and is currently the country\'s Director of Human Rights. She knows the leaders very well --- and I might add, verifies what is known about the rampant corruption, etc. Since you are going to the Hague and since there will be no women from Afghanistan, I asked Zohra to give me her assessment. Her comments reinforce what I heard from several other Afghan women leaders who were in DC over the last week. I hope this is useful. Senate willing, hopefully I\'ll be able to get to work soon. Safe travels, Melanne','Fwd: Thank you for meetingDear Hillary, I met with Zohra Rasekh on Friday. You may remember her. She\'d met with you during your trips to Kabul as Senator. She is an Afghan-American who has been working in Afghanistan over the last six years and is currently the country\'s Director of Human Rights. She knows the leaders very well --- and I might add, verifies what is known about the rampant corruption, etc. Since you are going to the Hague and since there will be no women from Afghanistan, I asked Zohra to give me her assessment. Her comments reinforce what I heard from several other Afghan women leaders who were in DC over the last week. I hope this is useful. Senate willing, hopefully I\'ll be able to get to work soon. Safe travels, Melanne','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1601 - C05761441.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1601 - C05761441.txt','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears, says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force, Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. It was a little scary. But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this, said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation. Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? \"he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears,\" says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. \"There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force,\" Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. \"It was a little scary.\" But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. \"Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this,\" said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. \"And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation.\" Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1602 - C05761442.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1602 - C05761442.txt','Open SkiesWho do I congratulate at weekly meeting Monday on securing agreement?','Open SkiesWho do I congratulate at weekly meeting Monday on securing agreement?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1603 - C05761443.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1603 - C05761443.txt','Delivered: Follow upAttachments: details.txt Your message was delivered to the recipient. B6','Delivered: Follow upAttachments: details.txt Your message was delivered to the recipient. B6','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1604 - C05761444.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1604 - C05761444.txt','Holbrooke called for youI called him back and got vm. If he calls you again tonight or tomorrow, can you connect him to me?','Holbrooke called for youI called him back and got vm. If he calls you again tonight or tomorrow, can you connect him to me?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1605 - C05761445.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1605 - C05761445.txt','from rome... SidHillary: I\'m on train until 1 pm (six hours ahead), my cell works anywhere . Sid Can you talk? What # should I call? Hillary: In Rome, on way to Florence to NYU Center on Law and Security Conference. Here\'s the point: While here, I had dinner tonight with Shaun Woodward (meeting with Pope on N. Ireland). He told me he\'s meeting with Jim Steinberg on Friday. He told me things you would in my judgment want and need to hear because they will likely involve your personal role. I think you should step in and ask him to tell you directly. I also should relate to you when I return information about Brown government re foreign ministry: Meetings here with former PM Amato, former amb. Saleo, key journalists for Correire, Repubblica, Europa, RAI, etc, new re Berlusconi, as usual the real story is not what\'s public. Sid','from rome... SidHillary: I\'m on train until 1 pm (six hours ahead), my cell works anywhere . Sid Can you talk? What # should I call? Hillary: In Rome, on way to Florence to NYU Center on Law and Security Conference. Here\'s the point: While here, I had dinner tonight with Shaun Woodward (meeting with Pope on N. Ireland). He told me he\'s meeting with Jim Steinberg on Friday. He told me things you would in my judgment want and need to hear because they will likely involve your personal role. I think you should step in and ask him to tell you directly. I also should relate to you when I return information about Brown government re foreign ministry: Meetings here with former PM Amato, former amb. Saleo, key journalists for Correire, Repubblica, Europa, RAI, etc, new re Berlusconi, as usual the real story is not what\'s public. Sid','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1607 - C05761448.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1607 - C05761448.txt','Bonn clips: AP & ReutersRead this - it says todd stern sent chills up someone\'s spin (in a good way)! Hi guys from Germany. HRC might be interested in press clips below, especially the AP story. Good day today. Obama envoy: Time to act on climate change By ARTHUR MAX ?2 hours ago BONN, Germany (AP) ? Once booed at international climate talks, the United States won sustained applause Sunday when President Barack Obama\'s envoy pledged to make up for lost time in reaching a global agreement on climate change. Todd Stern also praised efforts by countries like China to reign in their carbon emissions, but said global warming requires a global response and that rapidly developing economies like China must join together with the industrial world to solve the problem. The debut of Obama\'s climate change team was widely anticipated after eight years of obdurate participation in U.N. climate talks by the previous Bush administration. We are very glad to be back. We want to make up for lost time, and we are seized with the urgency of the task before us, Stern said to loud applause from the 2,600 delegates to the U.N. negotiations. They clapped again when Stern said the U.S. recognized our unique responsibility ... as the largest historic emitter of greenhouse gases, which has created a problem threatening the entire world. The two-week meeting by 175 countries that began Sunday was the latest stage of talks aimed at forging a climate change agreement to replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on emissions targets for rich countries, which expires in 2012. 22','Bonn clips: AP & ReutersRead this - it says todd stern sent chills up someone\'s spin (in a good way)! Hi guys from Germany. HRC might be interested in press clips below, especially the AP story. Good day today. Obama envoy: Time to act on climate change By ARTHUR MAX ?2 hours ago BONN, Germany (AP) ? Once booed at international climate talks, the United States won sustained applause Sunday when President Barack Obama\'s envoy pledged to \"make up for lost time\" in reaching a global agreement on climate change. Todd Stern also praised efforts by countries like China to reign in their carbon emissions, but said global warming \"requires a global response\" and that rapidly developing economies like China \"must join together\" with the industrial world to solve the problem. The debut of Obama\'s climate change team was widely anticipated after eight years of obdurate participation in U.N. climate talks by the previous Bush administration. \"We are very glad to be back. We want to make up for lost time, and we are seized with the urgency of the task before us,\" Stern said to loud applause from the 2,600 delegates to the U.N. negotiations. They clapped again when Stern said the U.S. recognized \"our unique responsibility ... as the largest historic emitter of greenhouse gases,\" which has created a problem threatening the entire world. The two-week meeting by 175 countries that began Sunday was the latest stage of talks aimed at forging a climate change agreement to replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on emissions targets for rich countries, which expires in 2012. 22','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1608 - C05761451.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1608 - C05761451.txt','Just tried you againI 96','Just tried you againI 96','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1609 - C05761452.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1609 - C05761452.txt','SpeechYes -- Stephens is in DC all day, we can work with Ops on the call. I don\'t think we need to push the Angolans more than 15 minutes so should be fine. Should I move forward and adjust?  Abedin, Huma Sullivan, Jacobi Valmoro, Lona Can we try to change the Sri Lanka call and reschedule Stephens and postpone until later the Angolans so I can go to speech?','SpeechYes -- Stephens is in DC all day, we can work with Ops on the call. I don\'t think we need to push the Angolans more than 15 minutes so should be fine. Should I move forward and adjust? ; Abedin, Huma; Sullivan, Jacobi; Valmoro, Lona Can we try to change the Sri Lanka call and reschedule Stephens and postpone until later the Angolans so I can go to speech?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('161 - C05739750.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\161 - C05739750.txt','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for Expeditionary Diplomacy, arid the Real [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quotExpeditionary Diplomacy,Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID B6 &quot and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for \"Expeditionary Diplomacy, \"arid the Real [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quot;Expeditionary Diplomacy,Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID B6 &quot; and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1610 - C05761453.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1610 - C05761453.txt','GoodwinFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Thanks, Cheryl.. Goodwin met with Feinstein this evening and it sounds like it went really well.. It was definitely a very preliminary conversation, but also very good to get the opportunity for Feinstein to meet and get to know Goodwin.. Thank you and HRC again for all of your help! On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:46 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: Feinstein promised hrc to meet with him and that she would give him primary consideration. She knows he is imp to hrc and that hrc thinks he us her kind of scholar and judge. On note - if hand written, send to my home and 1 will hand to her if electronic - same, email to me and 1 will hand to her Hi Cheryl - came back to several messages from Feinstein\'s office wanting to set up a meeting with Goodwin.* Sounds like HRC must have spoken with her.* Feinstein wants to meet Goodwin tomorrow evening. Anything we should know before the meeting? Thanks again for everything!, Also, Goodwin wants to write a thank you note to HRC.0 Where can he send it so that it gets to her? xo, Ann On Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 3:02 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: *****41404 4.44404 Thanks, Cheryl.* I\'m attaching two different sets of talking points - one for Greg Craig, stressing Goodwin\'s progressive and activist credentials - and the other for Feinstein, stressing his moderation.. We have heard that Feinstein needs assurance that Goodwin isn\'t too liberal. 414044340 444444.Thanks again for helping in this very major way., your plate and HRC\'s....so thank you, thank you, thank you! 0.400.0 44444.4, 4- 4444444 On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 5:05 PM, AnnMOLeary 4$4 444More of a liberal? I\'ll do two sets and send it back tonight. 444444. 04440454 Sent from my iPhone .44.444 .444444 On Mar 19, 2009, at 4:57 PM, Cheryl Mills Greg is an more of an ideologue What do you think about using the lead sentences in each point only--deleting the narrative Or is the problem more fundamental? Then I need a little help about what would go to the heart of greg\'s interests .44440.*AAA**. .44.44.-. 44$444?$444$44 Here is my fear about these points - they are likely to repel rather than compel greg they will 40434.434. \'4444444+444444 Cheryl 4443444. .444444 .44+044THANK YOU.* It would be terrific if HRC could make these calls.. If possible, it would be great if she could also call Feinstein because we are hoping Feinstein will not just bless, but affirmatively support Goodwin\'s nomination. 4444.44 .44444. .04340440+44444 I\'m pasting the talking points below and attaching them in Word.. I\'m also attaching Goodwin\'s bio/resume if you need it. 044.04. 444444444544444 I can\'t thank you enough!! 44434.44> 44.4444 4****44 4,44>A4,44-Ann *****4?4, 4444444> 44444444444444Key talking points for HRC.s calls to POTUS, Greg Craig and Senator Feinstein recommending Goodwin Liu for a nomination to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals .40..44* 4404..4 +444+44 44454 Goodwin is a widely respected, first-rate legal scholar. I know this first-hand -4. - -+44.44 .44.440 A40.44.44 --0016364c716b92d97404664f2917--','GoodwinFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Thanks, Cheryl.. Goodwin met with Feinstein this evening and it sounds like it went really well.. It was definitely a very preliminary conversation, but also very good to get the opportunity for Feinstein to meet and get to know Goodwin.. Thank you and HRC again for all of your help! On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:46 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: Feinstein promised hrc to meet with him and that she would give him primary consideration. She knows he is imp to hrc and that hrc thinks he us her kind of scholar and judge. On note - if hand written, send to my home and 1 will hand to her; if electronic - same, email to me and 1 will hand to her Hi Cheryl - came back to several messages from Feinstein\'s office wanting to set up a meeting with Goodwin.* Sounds like HRC must have spoken with her.* Feinstein wants to meet Goodwin tomorrow evening. Anything we should know before the meeting? Thanks again for everything!, Also, Goodwin wants to write a thank you note to HRC.0 Where can he send it so that it gets to her? xo, Ann On Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 3:02 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: *****41404 4.44404 Thanks, Cheryl.* I\'m attaching two different sets of talking points - one for Greg Craig, stressing Goodwin\'s progressive and activist credentials - and the other for Feinstein, stressing his moderation.. We have heard that Feinstein needs assurance that Goodwin isn\'t too liberal. 414044340 444444.Thanks again for helping in this very major way., your plate and HRC\'s....so thank you, thank you, thank you! 0.400.0 44444.4, 4- 4444444 On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 5:05 PM, AnnMOLeary 4$4 444More of a liberal? I\'ll do two sets and send it back tonight. 444444. 04440454 Sent from my iPhone .44.444 .444444 On Mar 19, 2009, at 4:57 PM, \"Cheryl Mills\" Greg is an more of an ideologue What do you think about using the lead sentences in each point only--deleting the narrative Or is the problem more fundamental? Then I need a little help about what would go to the heart of greg\'s interests .44440.*AAA**. .44.44.-. 44$444?$444$44 Here is my fear about these points - they are likely to repel rather than compel greg; they will 40434.434. \'4444444+444444 Cheryl 4443444. .444444 .44+044THANK YOU.* It would be terrific if HRC could make these calls.. If possible, it would be great if she could also call Feinstein because we are hoping Feinstein will not just bless, but affirmatively support Goodwin\'s nomination. 4444.44 .44444. .04340440+44444 I\'m pasting the talking points below and attaching them in Word.. I\'m also attaching Goodwin\'s bio/resume if you need it. 044.04. 444444444544444 I can\'t thank you enough!! 44434.44> 44.4444 4****44 4,44>A4,44-Ann *****4?4, 4444444> 44444444444444Key talking points for HRC.s calls to POTUS, Greg Craig and Senator Feinstein recommending Goodwin Liu for a nomination to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals .40..44* 4404..4 +444+44 44454 Goodwin is a widely respected, first-rate legal scholar. I know this first-hand -4. - -\"+44.44 .4;4.440 A40.44.44 --0016364c716b92d97404664f2917--','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1611 - C05761456.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1611 - C05761456.txt','Mini Schedule, Thursday May 21st8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Attending: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, Andrew and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15 am PHONE CALL w/SRI LANKAN PRESIDENT RAJAPAKSA 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/ANGOLAN FOREIGN MINISTER ANSUNCAO 11:30 am AFONSO dos ANJOS Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:45 am MEETING w/JOINT SUMMIT WORKING GROUP 12:45 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official Photo at top. 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/RICHARD MORNINGSTAR, SPECIAL ENVOY 2:00 pm FOR EURASIAN ENERGY Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm BILATERAL w/TANZANIAN PRESIDENT JAKAYA MRISHO 2:30 pm KIKWETE Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding Contact: Desk James Liddle x75652, cell-202-255-7306 2:45 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ANNE-MARIE SLAUGHTER 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:05 pm DEPART State Department En route White House 4:10 pm ARRIVE White House','Mini Schedule, Thursday May 21st8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Attending: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, Andrew and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15 am PHONE CALL w/SRI LANKAN PRESIDENT RAJAPAKSA 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/ANGOLAN FOREIGN MINISTER ANSUNCAO 11:30 am AFONSO dos ANJOS Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:45 am MEETING w/JOINT SUMMIT WORKING GROUP 12:45 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official Photo at top. 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/RICHARD MORNINGSTAR, SPECIAL ENVOY 2:00 pm FOR EURASIAN ENERGY Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm BILATERAL w/TANZANIAN PRESIDENT JAKAYA MRISHO 2:30 pm KIKWETE Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding Contact: Desk James Liddle x75652, cell-202-255-7306 2:45 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ANNE-MARIE SLAUGHTER 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:05 pm DEPART State Department En route White House 4:10 pm ARRIVE White House','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1612 - C05761457.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1612 - C05761457.txt','Susan Burk was just confirmed.Fyi 97','Susan Burk was just confirmed.Fyi 97','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1613 - C05761458.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1613 - C05761458.txt','Help!Fyi Thanks, Cheryl. cdm Ellen cdm Cheryl, Thanks, Ellen 99','Help!Fyi Thanks, Cheryl. cdm Ellen cdm Cheryl, Thanks, Ellen 99','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1614 - C05761460.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1614 - C05761460.txt','Help!Fyi Thanks, Cheryl. 100 cdm Ellen cdm Cheryl,','Help!Fyi Thanks, Cheryl. 100 cdm Ellen cdm Cheryl,','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1615 - C05761463.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1615 - C05761463.txt','Open SkiesRELEASE IN PART B6 Ok Also -- Arturo and Craig say hold on Espinosa for now. Who do I congratulate at weekly meeting Monday on securing agreement?','Open SkiesRELEASE IN PART B6 Ok Also -- Arturo and Craig say hold on Espinosa for now. Who do I congratulate at weekly meeting Monday on securing agreement?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1616 - C05761465.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1616 - C05761465.txt','Susan Burk was just confirmed.Good. Also pls be sure Ellen Tauscher knows I asked Jim Jones last week to call Kerry about her hearing and call Sarah Farnsworth to see if Jones did it yet. Fyi nn','Susan Burk was just confirmed.Good. Also pls be sure Ellen Tauscher knows I asked Jim Jones last week to call Kerry about her hearing and call Sarah Farnsworth to see if Jones did it yet. Fyi nn','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1617 - C05761467.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1617 - C05761467.txt','Susan Burk was just confirmed.I did On another matter, did you get all the stuff I sent in to be distributed, including the twitter article? Good. Also pls be sure Ellen Tauscher knows I asked Jim Jones last week to call Kerry about her hearing and call Sarah Farnsworth to see if Jones did it yet. Fyi','Susan Burk was just confirmed.I did On another matter, did you get all the stuff I sent in to be distributed, including the twitter article? Good. Also pls be sure Ellen Tauscher knows I asked Jim Jones last week to call Kerry about her hearing and call Sarah Farnsworth to see if Jones did it yet. Fyi','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1618 - C05761473.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1618 - C05761473.txt','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSfyi Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog htto://twitter.com/dipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. Alec But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm 1116','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSfyi Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog htto://twitter.com/dipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. Alec But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm 1116','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1619 - C05761474.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1619 - C05761474.txt','fourth speechwriter updatefyi FYI: I have now seriously reviewed 9 candidates (and explored a handful of others who, for various reasons, I didn\'t feel would be what we were looking for). Two have acceted other jobs that were already on the table before I spoke to them (and for which they were better suited). One ( who I love) has decided her legal future requires her to come here in a capacity other than speechwriting, and I think she\'s right about that None of these candidates is over 32 years old. The best writer among them is the youngest ? 24. She is intellectually extremely mature and the only professional writer in the group. On the other hand, she\'s extremely smart and an excellent writer. I have two more candidates who are working on second rounds of mock speeches. I need to see how quickly and effectively they grasp directions and feedback. Hopefully one of them will work out for us. One other prospect materialized yesterday am waiting to get a better feel for her suitability. I\'m also re-mining journalistic contacts to see if I can possibly find a more seasoned writer from a newspaper or magazine who wants to make the switch to government. So far that has proven futile the few journalists who I\'ve reached out to were not interested in coming. Will keep you posted. 27','fourth speechwriter updatefyi FYI: I have now seriously reviewed 9 candidates (and explored a handful of others who, for various reasons, I didn\'t feel would be what we were looking for). Two have acceted other jobs that were already on the table before I spoke to them (and for which they were better suited). One ( who I love) has decided her legal future requires her to come here in a capacity other than speechwriting, and I think she\'s right about that None of these candidates is over 32 years old. The best writer among them is the youngest ? 24. She is intellectually extremely mature and the only professional writer in the group. On the other hand, she\'s extremely smart and an excellent writer. I have two more candidates who are working on second rounds of mock speeches. I need to see how quickly and effectively they grasp directions and feedback. Hopefully one of them will work out for us. One other prospect materialized yesterday; am waiting to get a better feel for her suitability. I\'m also re-mining journalistic contacts to see if I can possibly find a more seasoned writer from a newspaper or magazine who wants to make the switch to government. So far that has proven futile; the few journalists who I\'ve reached out to were not interested in coming. Will keep you posted. 27','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('162 - C05739752.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\162 - C05739752.txt','tick tock on libya tidc todc on libyaHere is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish, let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14 ? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with TNC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NA TO civilian protection mission.','tick tock on libya tidc todc on libyaHere is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish, let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14 ? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with TNC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NA TO civilian protection mission.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1620 - C05761475.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1620 - C05761475.txt','SpeechI won\'t read it until early in the morning so you can work w Jake and White House tonight to be sure we have all relevant comments and red flags. Thanks so much for all your hard work on this. Not to worry...I figured it out. Will send you something by midnite. On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 11:14 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: I just looked at the first page and noticed I hadn\'t crossed out the last typed line--did that confuse you?','SpeechI won\'t read it until early in the morning so you can work w Jake and White House tonight to be sure we have all relevant comments and red flags. Thanks so much for all your hard work on this. Not to worry...I figured it out. Will send you something by midnite. On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 11:14 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: I just looked at the first page and noticed I hadn\'t crossed out the last typed line--did that confuse you?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1621 - C05761477.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1621 - C05761477.txt','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSFYI Just saw Newsweek piece and went over site with Nora --- Nora can show to you. It\'s a leap for Newsweek to say that the State Dept DipNote Twittering = Secretary Clinton Twittering. I did a scan (and will do a longer one) but there appears to be no first person Twittering in Secretary\'s Clinton\'s name. I\'ll send you the newsweek piece Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog htto://twitter.com/dipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. Alec But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? n7','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSFYI Just saw Newsweek piece and went over site with Nora --- Nora can show to you. It\'s a leap for Newsweek to say that the State Dept DipNote Twittering = Secretary Clinton Twittering. I did a scan (and will do a longer one) but there appears to be no first person Twittering in Secretary\'s Clinton\'s name. I\'ll send you the newsweek piece Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog htto://twitter.com/dipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. Alec But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? n7','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1622 - C05761478.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1622 - C05761478.txt','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSI will double check with the person who sends the actual tweets, but I have been really clear that the tweets should not be in her name (unless of course she signs off on something down the road) But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSI will double check with the person who sends the actual tweets, but I have been really clear that the tweets should not be in her name (unless of course she signs off on something down the road) But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1623 - C05761481.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1623 - C05761481.txt','Drawings sent last weekAttachments: WhitePlains - 09-12-14 - deltransltr- explain dwgs sent to Oscar last week.pdf Pls print. Dear Madam Secretary, Please see attached letter regarding drawings sent last week per request to Oscar. Hard copy to your attention is being fedexed to NY address. Thank you, Donald Donald Lococo Architects, LLC 3413 1/2 M Street, NW Suite A Washington, DC 20007 202 337 4422 phone 202 337 2622 fax Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4687 (20091214) The message was checked by ESET N0D32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com','Drawings sent last weekAttachments: WhitePlains - 09-12-14 - deltransltr- explain dwgs sent to Oscar last week.pdf Pls print. Dear Madam Secretary, Please see attached letter regarding drawings sent last week per request to Oscar. Hard copy to your attention is being fedexed to NY address. Thank you, Donald Donald Lococo Architects, LLC 3413 1/2 M Street, NW Suite A Washington, DC 20007 202 337 4422 phone 202 337 2622 fax Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4687 (20091214) The message was checked by ESET N0D32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1624 - C05761485.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1624 - C05761485.txt','Some other thoughtsAMS did not like any of this both for the substance and because she did not write it so we did not share it with you today. Then I decided to share it with you anyway for any value it has for you. Frame: The world we live in today is inextricably interconnected. Together we succeed. Apart we fail. In the Obama Administration, we will use smart power to advance to our shared security, shared prosperity and shared humanity. In advancing our shared security, we seek to: ? Reduce threat of violent extremism ? Reduce the spread of weapons of mass destruction In advancing our shared prosperity, we seek to: ? Use development to create and sustain strong stable economies by: o Focusing on women as essential for driving economic growth o Expanding access to food and the means to grow or buy it and, o Expanding access to quality education in developing countries ? Expand access to stable, affordable and increasingly clean energy sources In advancing our shared humanity, we seek to: ? Expand human rights and the conditions that promote respect for human rights ? Support the development of health systems that support healthier societies and confront the spread of pandemic disease (e.g., AlDs) How we achieve these goals: We will advance these goals through shared responsibility and the application of smart power. America has the responsibility to lead, but can only lead in partnership with others. Smart power means elevating and integrating diplomacy and development. DIPLOMACY: Focus on priority partnerships: ? Revitalized partnerships with historic allies EU, Japan, Korea, Australia ? Calibrated partnerships with China and Russia 31','Some other thoughtsAMS did not like any of this both for the substance and because she did not write it so we did not share it with you today. Then I decided to share it with you anyway for any value it has for you. Frame: The world we live in today is inextricably interconnected. Together we succeed. Apart we fail. In the Obama Administration, we will use smart power to advance to our shared security, shared prosperity and shared humanity. In advancing our shared security, we seek to: ? Reduce threat of violent extremism ? Reduce the spread of weapons of mass destruction In advancing our shared prosperity, we seek to: ? Use development to create and sustain strong stable economies by: o Focusing on women as essential for driving economic growth; o Expanding access to food and the means to grow or buy it; and, o Expanding access to quality education in developing countries; ? Expand access to stable, affordable and increasingly clean energy sources In advancing our shared humanity, we seek to: ? Expand human rights and the conditions that promote respect for human rights ? Support the development of health systems that support healthier societies and confront the spread of pandemic disease (e.g., AlDs) How we achieve these goals: We will advance these goals through shared responsibility and the application of smart power. America has the responsibility to lead, but can only lead in partnership with others. Smart power means elevating and integrating diplomacy and development. DIPLOMACY: Focus on priority partnerships: ? Revitalized partnerships with historic allies EU, Japan, Korea, Australia; ? Calibrated partnerships with China and Russia; 31','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1625 - C05761487.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1625 - C05761487.txt','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptOf all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. I don\'t hold grudges, he told his aides. I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about What happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this. Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign. Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, Believe me. She\'s not over it yet. His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state, he told me later. I felt that she was disciplined, that she was precise, that she was smart as a whip, and that she would present a really strong image to the world.. .I had that mapped out. Recruiting and managing a team of rivals would not be easy, and Clinton came with her own set of issues. Chief among them was her campaign debt, which she wanted eliminated before she took the job of secretary of state. Would the president-elect go out and help her to do so? I\'m not begging her to take this job, Obama told his senior aides. If she wants it, I could help. But I\'m not willing to go out in these difficult economic times to do a flashy fundraiser in California. As it happened, plenty of people in the Senate were begging Obama to offer Clinton the job. Obama\'s aides believed that many Senate Democrats thought Clinton had extended her presidential campaign far beyond the point where she had lost the election. Her negative advertising wasted Democratic money, threatened to undermine the party\'s nominee, and suggested that she was disloyal to the party. They were unwilling to offer the junior New York senator a position ahead of her lowly rank, and she stood little chance of becoming majority leader. There was a lot of encouragement from inside the Senate to get her into this job, said one senior Obama aide. They wanted her out of there. ... As for controlling the uncontrollable Bill Clinton, Obama\'s aides drew up a series of checks on his fundraising for both Clinton Global Initiative and his work on HIV/AIDS across the world. But they really counted on 117','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptOf all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. \"I don\'t hold grudges,\" he told his aides. \"I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about What happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this.\" Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. \"I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign.\" Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, \"Believe me. She\'s not over it yet.\" His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. \"We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state,\" he told me later. \"I felt that she was disciplined, that she was precise, that she was smart as a whip, and that she would present a really strong image to the world.. .I had that mapped out.\" Recruiting and managing a team of rivals would not be easy, and Clinton came with her own set of issues. Chief among them was her campaign debt, which she wanted eliminated before she took the job of secretary of state. Would the president-elect go out and help her to do so? \"I\'m not begging her to take this job,\" Obama told his senior aides. \"If she wants it, I could help. But I\'m not willing to go out in these difficult economic times to do a flashy fundraiser in California.\" As it happened, plenty of people in the Senate were begging Obama to offer Clinton the job. Obama\'s aides believed that many Senate Democrats thought Clinton had extended her presidential campaign far beyond the point where she had lost the election. Her negative advertising wasted Democratic money, threatened to undermine the party\'s nominee, and suggested that she was disloyal to the party. They were unwilling to offer the junior New York senator a position ahead of her lowly rank, and she stood little chance of becoming majority leader. \"There was a lot of encouragement from inside the Senate to get her into this job,\" said one senior Obama aide. \"They wanted her out of there.\" ... As for controlling the uncontrollable Bill Clinton, Obama\'s aides drew up a series of checks on his fundraising for both Clinton Global Initiative and his work on HIV/AIDS across the world. But they really counted on 117','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1626 - C05761489.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1626 - C05761489.txt','Confirmed tonitePi Crowley Daniel Benjamin Judith McHale Robert Blake 34','Confirmed tonitePi Crowley Daniel Benjamin Judith McHale Robert Blake 34','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1627 - C05761490.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1627 - C05761490.txt','CreteIII lock in today.','CreteIII lock in today.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1628 - C05761491.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1628 - C05761491.txt','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSFYI Our twittering guys confirmed that we don\'t tweet directly from HRC The closest we come to that is to send out quotes from her official statements, e.g. using the format: Secretary Clinton: ...We will work with the Goldman family and the Brazilian Government with the goal of ensuring this young boy\'s return. Just saw Newsweek piece and went over site with Nora Nora can show to you. It\'s a leap for Newsweek to say that the State Dept DipNote Twittering = Secretary Clinton Twittering. I did a scan (and will do a longer one) but there appears to be no first person Twittering in Secretary\'s Clinton\'s name. I\'ll send you the newsweek piece Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog http ://twitte r.co mid ipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. 114 But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSFYI Our twittering guys confirmed that we don\'t tweet directly from HRC The closest we come to that is to send out quotes from her official statements, e.g. using the format: Secretary Clinton: ...We will work with the Goldman family and the Brazilian Government with the goal of ensuring this young boy\'s return. Just saw Newsweek piece and went over site with Nora Nora can show to you. It\'s a leap for Newsweek to say that the State Dept DipNote Twittering = Secretary Clinton Twittering. I did a scan (and will do a longer one) but there appears to be no first person Twittering in Secretary\'s Clinton\'s name. I\'ll send you the newsweek piece Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog http ://twitte r.co mid ipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. 114 But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1629 - C05761492.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1629 - C05761492.txt','Can you put together briefing book on climate change/Copenhagen?I\'d like to see pertinent recent articles/op-eds about the negotiations and vetted proposals for breaking the deadlock like the idea I proposed to have two levels of MRV w only one eligible for $. And can Todd et al send comprhensive overview before I leave? Make sure there\'s a phone on plane we take. What else?','Can you put together briefing book on climate change/Copenhagen?I\'d like to see pertinent recent articles/op-eds about the negotiations and vetted proposals for breaking the deadlock like the idea I proposed to have two levels of MRV w only one eligible for $. And can Todd et al send comprhensive overview before I leave? Make sure there\'s a phone on plane we take. What else?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1630 - C05761495.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1630 - C05761495.txt','Follow upAttachments: Consulting for State 1N 30 March 09.doc Secretary Clinton, Pending our conversation, I thought I owed Anne-Marie a thank you and follow up message because we had a terrific chat on Thursday, bringing to bear the best extra-governmental academic expertise through the Long Term Strategy Group so I just sent a proposal memo (attached and pasted in below). Thank you again for recommending me and for all of your advice. I am most eager to help however I can and look forward to hearing your thoughts. All best. Jackie Memorandum','Follow upAttachments: Consulting for State 1N 30 March 09.doc Secretary Clinton, Pending our conversation, I thought I owed Anne-Marie a thank you and follow up message because we had a terrific chat on Thursday, bringing to bear the best extra-governmental academic expertise through the Long Term Strategy Group so I just sent a proposal memo (attached and pasted in below). Thank you again for recommending me and for all of your advice. I am most eager to help however I can and look forward to hearing your thoughts. All best. Jackie Memorandum','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1631 - C05761496.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1631 - C05761496.txt','Can you put together briefing book on climate change/Copenhagen?Thx. I will work on this today. You would need specific background and potential ways forward on each of the major issues -- inscribing commitments, MRV, and funding. You would need all of the POTUS briefing materials. I will work to figure out what else. I\'d like to see pertinent recent articles/op-eds about the negotiations and vetted proposals for breaking the deadlock like the idea I proposed to have two levels of MRV w only one eligible for $. And can Todd et al send comprhensive overview before I leave? Make sure there\'s a phone on plane we take. What else?','Can you put together briefing book on climate change/Copenhagen?Thx. I will work on this today. You would need specific background and potential ways forward on each of the major issues -- inscribing commitments, MRV, and funding. You would need all of the POTUS briefing materials. I will work to figure out what else. I\'d like to see pertinent recent articles/op-eds about the negotiations and vetted proposals for breaking the deadlock like the idea I proposed to have two levels of MRV w only one eligible for $. And can Todd et al send comprhensive overview before I leave? Make sure there\'s a phone on plane we take. What else?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1632 - C05761497.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1632 - C05761497.txt','Mini Schedule 5/22/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am AWARD PRESENTATION FROM THE NATIONAL COORDINATED 9:45 am EFFORT OF HELLENES Treaty Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:15 am Secretary\'s Office 11:15 am MEETING w/ICRIS BALDERSTON AND GLYN DAVIES 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/BELGIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND 12:00 pm FOREIGN MINISTER KAREL DE GUCHT Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at top. 12:00 pm CONFERENCE CALL w/CEOs REGARDING THE SHANGHAI EXPO 12:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm MEETING w/RICHARD MORNINGSTAR, SE FOR EURASIAN ENERGY 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office','Mini Schedule 5/22/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am AWARD PRESENTATION FROM THE NATIONAL COORDINATED 9:45 am EFFORT OF HELLENES Treaty Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:15 am Secretary\'s Office 11:15 am MEETING w/ICRIS BALDERSTON AND GLYN DAVIES 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/BELGIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND 12:00 pm FOREIGN MINISTER KAREL DE GUCHT Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at top. 12:00 pm CONFERENCE CALL w/CEOs REGARDING THE SHANGHAI EXPO 12:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm MEETING w/RICHARD MORNINGSTAR, SE FOR EURASIAN ENERGY 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1633 - C05761498.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1633 - C05761498.txt','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptAuthor of Renegade is Richard Wolfe (wrote for Newsweek) Who wrote this? Of all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. I don\'t hold grudges, he told his aides. I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about what happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this. ... Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign. Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, Believe me. She\'s not over it yet. His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state, he told me later. I felt that she was disciplined, that she was','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptAuthor of Renegade is Richard Wolfe (wrote for Newsweek) Who wrote this? Of all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. \"I don\'t hold grudges,\" he told his aides. \"I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about what happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this.\" ... Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. \"I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign.\" Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, \"Believe me. She\'s not over it yet.\" His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. \"We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state,\" he told me later. \"I felt that she was disciplined, that she was','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1636 - C05761503.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1636 - C05761503.txt','Don\'t laugh!!Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance we can get this?','Don\'t laugh!!Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance we can get this?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1637 - C05761504.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1637 - C05761504.txt','Don\'t laugh!!The Great Hall where we met w Hu. Sorry which building was that? The hotel? Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance we can get this?','Don\'t laugh!!The Great Hall where we met w Hu. Sorry which building was that? The hotel? Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance we can get this?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1638 - C05761505.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1638 - C05761505.txt','\'Renegade\' CliffsNotesFYI POL Tro \'Renegade\' CliffsNotes By: Jonathan Martin June 2, 2009 12:22 AM EST The flood of books devoted to the 2008 campaign and President Barack Obama begins in earnest this week with the release of Renegade, The Making of a President, by former Newsweek reporter Richard Wolfe. Wolffe\'s account of the Obama campaign isn\'t to be officially released until Tuesday, but POLITICO obtained a copy earlier this week. Herewith are some of the book\'s most fascinating nuggets: No Shrum Moment: Before the election had been called, but when it looked promising for Obama the then- candidate called his top adviser, David Axelrod. What\'s going on? Obama asked. Look, I\'m not going to say congratulations yet, but boy, it looks awfully good, Axelrod replied. Axelrod, Wolfe notes, wanted to avoid a repeat of 2004, when John Kerry\'s top adviser, Bob Shrum, told the Massachusetts senator prematurely on election night that he wanted to be the first to say, Mr. President. Pritzker Veers Off-Message (A little): The impressive fundraising Obama demonstrated in 2007 was largely a result of the usual high-dollar contributors ? not the small-dollar donors the campaign liked to hold up to the press. It wasn\'t the Internet, admitted Penny Pritzker, Obama\'s national finance chair. \'','\'Renegade\' CliffsNotesFYI POL Tro \'Renegade\' CliffsNotes By: Jonathan Martin June 2, 2009 12:22 AM EST The flood of books devoted to the 2008 campaign and President Barack Obama begins in earnest this week with the release of \"Renegade, The Making of a President,\" by former Newsweek reporter Richard Wolfe. Wolffe\'s account of the Obama campaign isn\'t to be officially released until Tuesday, but POLITICO obtained a copy earlier this week. Herewith are some of the book\'s most fascinating nuggets: No Shrum Moment: Before the election had been called, but when it looked promising for Obama the then- candidate called his top adviser, David Axelrod. \"What\'s going on?\" Obama asked. \"Look, I\'m not going to say congratulations yet, but boy, it looks awfully good,\" Axelrod replied. Axelrod, Wolfe notes, wanted to avoid a repeat of 2004, when John Kerry\'s top adviser, Bob Shrum, told the Massachusetts senator prematurely on election night that he wanted to be the first to say, \"Mr. President.\" Pritzker Veers Off-Message (A little): The impressive fundraising Obama demonstrated in 2007 was largely a result of the usual high-dollar contributors ? not the small-dollar donors the campaign liked to hold up to the press. \"It wasn\'t the Internet,\" admitted Penny Pritzker, Obama\'s national finance chair. \'','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('164 - C05739754.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\164 - C05739754.txt','Rice on This WeekHere is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any Intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was ? what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances. But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, lees bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, ifs important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated ? response to what had transpired in Cairo.In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated.','Rice on \"This Week\"Here is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any Intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: \"And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was ? what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances.\" But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, lees bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, ifs important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated ? response to what had transpired in Cairo.In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1640 - C05761507.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1640 - C05761507.txt','H: Memo, idea on Berlusconi attack. SidAttachments: hrc memo berlusconi 121509.docx Pls print. CONFIDENTIAL December 15, 2009 For: Hillary','H: Memo, idea on Berlusconi attack. SidAttachments: hrc memo berlusconi 121509.docx Pls print. 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The remainder included $84,702 received via 439 online donations and $18,916 by mail and from major donors. # # # FYI. Some interesting results on on-line contributions this far regarding Pakistani IDPs. Pi','FINAL Pakistan Texting Campaign TQ FVV: FINAL Pakistan Texting Campaign TQAttachments: 060209 Taken Question - Current Total of Pak IDPs via Texting Campaign .1B-D RB.docx U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release June 2, 2009 2009/ Question Taken at June 1, 2009 Daily Press Briefing Current results of Texting Campaign for Humanitarian Aid to Pakistan Q. How much money has been raised through the texting campaign for humanitarian aid for Pakistan? A. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reported that as of June 1, 2009, a total of $135,008 in private donations from U.S. sources for humanitarian aid to Pakistan had been received. Of that total, $31,390 was received via 5,722 text messages. The remainder included $84,702 received via 439 online donations; and $18,916 by mail and from major donors. # # # FYI. Some interesting results on on-line contributions this far regarding Pakistani IDPs. Pi','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1642 - C05761513.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1642 - C05761513.txt','DPRK/CHINA: AMCIT BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #11DPRK/CHINA BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #11 -- March 30, 2009 -- CONSULAR ACTIVITY 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 DIPLOMATIC ACTIVITY MEDIA If asked, the Department will confirm the consular visit occurred, but provide no further details. (Acting Deputy Spokesman - CA/P e-mail) OTHER SOURCES No updates from NSC. (NSC e-mail) Ops does not report any updates. Contact: Johna Ohtagaki, EAP/K David Schwartz, OCS 26','DPRK/CHINA: AMCIT BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #11DPRK/CHINA BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #11 -- March 30, 2009 -- CONSULAR ACTIVITY 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 DIPLOMATIC ACTIVITY MEDIA If asked, the Department will confirm the consular visit occurred, but provide no further details. (Acting Deputy Spokesman - CA/P e-mail) OTHER SOURCES No updates from NSC. (NSC e-mail) Ops does not report any updates. Contact: Johna Ohtagaki, EAP/K David Schwartz, OCS 26','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1644 - C05761516.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1644 - C05761516.txt','UNHRCJake: Can you getline travelling to get you high side materials for hrc. We also need a quote for inclusion from her. Cdm Cheryl, Tonight I will also send you on the high side the package which has been cleared by DRL, 10, H, L, S/P and D front offices. Thanks. Hi All, Pasted below is the press statement as it stands. I have spoken with Gordon Duguid to give him a head\'s up and will touch base with him first thing in the AM. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman DRAFT FOR REVIEW 2009/xxx March XX, .2009 2R Cheryl - 1 understand from Susan that you and she both received word that a decision has finally been made. We have gotten cleared around the building this evening a package with terrific help from 10 and DRL of a press statement, talking points and a cable notifying posts of the decision. NSC has cleared as well. We will not launch until tomorrow at 2:00. As part of the launch plan NSC has asked that we use quotes from Secretary Clinton and Ambassador Rice in the press statement. We would like to work with whoever is appropriate (Jake and Robert?) traveling with the Secretary to get a one sentence quote for the statement. Jennifer Simon on our staff will email you the draft statement shortly. Please let us know with whom we should follow up as we want to ensure we preserve the close hold nature of this process. Thanks - Erica (P.S. Ops has left a message for you as well from me - this is the topic - feel free to call anytime if you\'d prefer discussing).','UNHRCJake: Can you getline travelling to get you high side materials for hrc. We also need a quote for inclusion from her. Cdm Cheryl, Tonight I will also send you on the high side the package which has been cleared by DRL, 10, H, L, S/P and D front offices. Thanks. Hi All, Pasted below is the press statement as it stands. I have spoken with Gordon Duguid to give him a head\'s up and will touch base with him first thing in the AM. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman DRAFT FOR REVIEW 2009/xxx March XX, .2009 2R Cheryl - 1 understand from Susan that you and she both received word that a decision has finally been made. We have gotten cleared around the building this evening a package with terrific help from 10 and DRL of a press statement, talking points and a cable notifying posts of the decision. NSC has cleared as well. We will not launch until tomorrow at 2:00. As part of the launch plan NSC has asked that we use quotes from Secretary Clinton and Ambassador Rice in the press statement. We would like to work with whoever is appropriate (Jake and Robert?) traveling with the Secretary to get a one sentence quote for the statement. Jennifer Simon on our staff will email you the draft statement shortly. Please let us know with whom we should follow up as we want to ensure we preserve the close hold nature of this process. Thanks - Erica (P.S. Ops has left a message for you as well from me - this is the topic - feel free to call anytime if you\'d prefer discussing).','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1645 - C05761518.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1645 - C05761518.txt','second conversation with Mr. Gore re detained Amcits in North Korea OSC: KCNA report on detainees .Fyi Colleagues, FYI: readout of EAP DAS Arvizu\'s conversation with former VP Gore. - - I spoke with Mr. Gore a second time today I called him this afternoon after we had seen some brief wire stories appear, referencing the KCNA report below. Explaining that this was my personal view, I said I was encouraged that the term espionage did not appear in the KCNA report. I also mentioned that we were not aware of recent cases where previously detained Amcits in the DPRK were indicted and brought to trial. I said I wouldn\'t read too much into terms such as illegal entry and suspected hostile acts I was still convinced that the track we\'ve been pursuing, i.e. gaining consular access through the Swedish Amb. in Pyongyang, and contact via other diplomatic channels, offered hope for a resolution. Mr. Gore said he very much appreciated the call. He asked that we convey as much of this information as we could to the family members. I told him we would do so through CA. Here\'s the KCNA just in from OSC: Pyongyang, March 31 (KCNA) -- The illegal entry of U.S. reporters into the DPRK and their suspected hostile acts have been confirmed by evidence and their statements, according to the results of intermediary investigation conducted by a competent organ of the DPRK. The organ is carrying on its investigation and, at the same time, making a preparation for indicting them at a trial on the basis of the already confirmed suspicions. While the investigation is under way consular contact is allowed and the','second conversation with Mr. Gore re detained Amcits in North Korea OSC: KCNA report on detainees .Fyi Colleagues, FYI: readout of EAP DAS Arvizu\'s conversation with former VP Gore. - - I spoke with Mr. Gore a second time today; I called him this afternoon after we had seen some brief wire stories appear, referencing the KCNA report below. Explaining that this was my personal view, I said I was encouraged that the term \"espionage\" did not appear in the KCNA report. I also mentioned that we were not aware of recent cases where previously detained Amcits in the DPRK were \"indicted\" and \"brought to trial.\" I said I wouldn\'t read too much into terms such as \"illegal entry\" and \"suspected hostile acts\"; I was still convinced that the track we\'ve been pursuing, i.e. gaining consular access through the Swedish Amb. in Pyongyang, and contact via other diplomatic channels, offered hope for a resolution. Mr. Gore said he very much appreciated the call. He asked that we convey as much of this information as we could to the family members. I told him we would do so through CA. Here\'s the KCNA just in from OSC: Pyongyang, March 31 (KCNA) -- The illegal entry of U.S. reporters into the DPRK and their suspected hostile acts have been confirmed by evidence and their statements, according to the results of intermediary investigation conducted by a competent organ of the DPRK. The organ is carrying on its investigation and, at the same time, making a preparation for indicting them at a trial on the basis of the already confirmed suspicions. While the investigation is under way consular contact is allowed and the','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1646 - C05761523.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1646 - C05761523.txt','UNHRCJake--if you have this, pis bring to me. Thx. Jake: Can you get line travelling to get you high side materials for hrc. We also need a quote for inclusion from her. Cdm Cheryl, Tonight I will also send you on the high side the package which has been cleared by DRL, 10, H, L, S/P and D front offices. Thanks. Hi All, Pasted below is the press statement as it stands. I have spoken with Gordon Duguid to give him a head\'s up and will touch base with him first thing in the AM. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman 35 Cheryl - I understand from Susan that you and she both received word that a decision has finally been made. We have gotten cleared around the building this evening a package with terrific help from 10 and DRL of a press statement, talking points and a cable notifying posts of the decision. NSC has cleared as well. We will not launch until tomorrow at 2:00. As part of the launch plan NSC has asked that we use quotes from Secretary Clinton and Ambassador Rice in the press statement. We would like to work with whoever is appropriate (Jake and Robert?) traveling with the Secretary to get a one sentence quote for the statement. Jennifer Simon on our staff will email you the draft statement shortly. Please let us know with whom we should follow up as we want to ensure we preserve the close hold nature of this process. Thanks - Erica (P.S. Ops has left a message for you as well from me - this is the topic - feel free to call anytime if you\'d prefer discussing). 36','UNHRCJake--if you have this, pis bring to me. Thx. Jake: Can you get line travelling to get you high side materials for hrc. We also need a quote for inclusion from her. Cdm Cheryl, Tonight I will also send you on the high side the package which has been cleared by DRL, 10, H, L, S/P and D front offices. Thanks. Hi All, \"Pasted below is the press statement as it stands. I have spoken with Gordon Duguid to give him a head\'s up and will touch base with him first thing in the AM. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman 35 Cheryl - I understand from Susan that you and she both received word that a decision has finally been made. We have gotten cleared around the building this evening a package with terrific help from 10 and DRL of a press statement, talking points and a cable notifying posts of the decision. NSC has cleared as well. We will not launch until tomorrow at 2:00. As part of the launch plan NSC has asked that we use quotes from Secretary Clinton and Ambassador Rice in the press statement. We would like to work with whoever is appropriate (Jake and Robert?) traveling with the Secretary to get a one sentence quote for the statement. Jennifer Simon on our staff will email you the draft statement shortly. Please let us know with whom we should follow up as we want to ensure we preserve the close hold nature of this process. Thanks - Erica (P.S. Ops has left a message for you as well from me - this is the topic - feel free to call anytime if you\'d prefer discussing). 36','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1647 - C05761526.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1647 - C05761526.txt','CQSee below. cdm CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION - FOREIGN POLICY March 30, 2009 - 5:43 p.m. Food Aid Flexibility, Overseas Investment Up for Panel Consideration By Adam Graham-Silverman, CQ Staff . The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to approve a bill Tuesday aimed at spurring a green revolution to combat global food insecurity, in part by loosening restrictions on using U.S. aid to buy food overseas. The legislation (S 384) would authorize $500 million for a new emergency food assistance fund that could be used to buy food in the affected region instead of buying it in the United States and shipping it overseas. Critics say that system costs too much, takes too long to provide aid and depresses local prices when U.S. products arrive. The bill, by panel ranking Republican Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, also would create a global food czar position at the White House and authorize $7.75 billion for agriculture research and exchange programs through fiscal 2014. We can bring America\'s dedication to science, innovation, technology and education together to lead an effort devoted to overcoming the obstacles to food security, Lugar said upon introducing the bill last month. To keep up with rising population and an expanding middle class in countries such as China and India, farmers will have to double their food output by 2050, Lugar said. At the same time, he said, the share of U.S. development spending devoted to agriculture dropped from 25 percent in 1980 to 1 percent in 2003. Anti-hunger activists support Lugar\'s effort to allow local purchase of food, but past efforts have run into farm- state interests that support requirements to buy U.S. crops. The bill would give the president discretion to use the fund to meet unexpected urgent food assistance needs. OPIC Reauthorization 38','CQSee below. cdm CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION - FOREIGN POLICY March 30, 2009 - 5:43 p.m. Food Aid Flexibility, Overseas Investment Up for Panel Consideration By Adam Graham-Silverman, CQ Staff . The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to approve a bill Tuesday aimed at spurring a \"green revolution\" to combat global food insecurity, in part by loosening restrictions on using U.S. aid to buy food overseas. The legislation (S 384) would authorize $500 million for a new emergency food assistance fund that could be used to buy food in the affected region instead of buying it in the United States and shipping it overseas. Critics say that system costs too much, takes too long to provide aid and depresses local prices when U.S. products arrive. The bill, by panel ranking Republican Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, also would create a global food \"czar\" position at the White House and authorize $7.75 billion for agriculture research and exchange programs through fiscal 2014. \"We can bring America\'s dedication to science, innovation, technology and education together to lead an effort devoted to overcoming the obstacles to food security,\" Lugar said upon introducing the bill last month. To keep up with rising population and an expanding middle class in countries such as China and India, farmers will have to double their food output by 2050, Lugar said. At the same time, he said, the share of U.S. development spending devoted to agriculture dropped from 25 percent in 1980 to 1 percent in 2003. Anti-hunger activists support Lugar\'s effort to allow local purchase of food, but past efforts have run into farm- state interests that support requirements to buy U.S. crops. The bill would give the president discretion to use the fund to meet \"unexpected urgent food assistance needs.\" OPIC Reauthorization 38','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1649 - C05761529.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1649 - C05761529.txt','Attached letterAttachments: SCAN3561_000.pdf You can\'t likely read the attachment but it is a long letter to Jim saying he\'s sorry he has missed Jim\'s calls (nothing about mine) and that he is taking job with energy. Copying huma to print for you. Cdm Please pass the attached letter to Deputy Secretary Steinberg and Chief of Staff Mills. Many thanks, DP SCAN3561_000.pdf 1','Attached letterAttachments: SCAN3561_000.pdf You can\'t likely read the attachment but it is a long letter to Jim saying he\'s sorry he has missed Jim\'s calls (nothing about mine) and that he is taking job with energy. Copying huma to print for you. Cdm Please pass the attached letter to Deputy Secretary Steinberg and Chief of Staff Mills. Many thanks, DP SCAN3561_000.pdf 1','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('165 - C05739755.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\165 - C05739755.txt','tick tock on libya FIN: tick tock on libyaPis print for me. Here is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish. let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March -- IIRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representatiye to Benghazi','tick tock on libya FIN: tick tock on libyaPis print for me. Here is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish. let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March -- IIRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representatiye to Benghazi','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1650 - C05761533.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1650 - C05761533.txt','Jim wanted you/Secretary Clinton to know thisWhen do we unveil food security? Fyi Dear Cheryl -- You may be aware that Reps. Frank Wolf, Chris Smith and Donald Payne are holding a press conference today to denounce the Obama policy, or lack thereof, on Darfur. Jim chose not participate, although he will be sending a letter of concern later this week. He asked that I pass a message (below) from him. Best -- Cindy','Jim wanted you/Secretary Clinton to know thisWhen do we \"unveil\" food security? Fyi Dear Cheryl -- You may be aware that Reps. Frank Wolf, Chris Smith and Donald Payne are holding a press conference today to denounce the Obama policy, or lack thereof, on Darfur. Jim chose not participate, although he will be sending a letter of concern later this week. He asked that I pass a message (below) from him. Best -- Cindy','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1651 - C05761543.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1651 - C05761543.txt','Tom in JamaicaTo All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro.Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck','Tom in JamaicaTo All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro.Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1653 - C05761546.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1653 - C05761546.txt','Tom in JamaicaWhen will we hear from Paul Farmer??? Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck','Tom in JamaicaWhen will we hear from Paul Farmer??? Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1654 - C05761547.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1654 - C05761547.txt','HolbrookeHe says berry phone better for today','HolbrookeHe says berry phone better for today','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1655 - C05761548.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1655 - C05761548.txt','HolbrookeOscar has it. Should be printing now. I spoke w him. Any word from Pam? I have to leave. He says berry phone better for today','HolbrookeOscar has it. Should be printing now. I spoke w him. Any word from Pam? I have to leave. He says berry phone better for today','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('166 - C05739756.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\166 - C05739756.txt','Fvv: WSJ - Miscues Before Libya Assault WSJ - Miscues Before Libya AssaultThis is a real hit piece - they intentionally twisted and misused info shared to help them understand how we work, while using Libyan sourcing as gospel. Totally unprofessional and egregiously inflammatory. Miscues Before Libya Assault Wall Street Journal Updated September 20, 2012, 9:15 p.m. EDT By MARGARET COKER in Benghazi, Libya and ADAM ENTOUS, JAY SOLOMON and SIOBHAN GORMAN in Washington Limited Security in Benghazi, Secrecy Over Safe House, Contributed to Tragedy The U.S. Consulate in Benghazi under attack on Sept. 11. The deadly assault raised questions about security lapses and misjudgments by U.S. officials. The deadly assault on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya on Sept. 11 was preceded by a succession of security lapses and misjudgments, compounded by fog-of-battle decisions, that raise questions about whether the scope of the tragedy could have been contained. U.S, officials issued alerts and ordered security precautions in neighboring Egypt ahead of protests and violence on Sept. 11, but largely overlooked the possibility of trouble at other diplomatic postings in the region. The State Department chose to maintain only limited security in Benghazi, Libya, despite months of sporadic attacks there on U.S. and other Western missions. And while the U.S. said it would ask Libya to boost security there, it did so just once, for a one week period in June, according to Libyan officials. The U.S. didn\'t seriously consider sending in the military during the attack. It summoned rapid-response teams of Marines only after the U.S. ambassador was dead. State Department officials said they doubted the Pentagon could have mobilized a rescue force quickly enough to make a difference during the fighting. The Pentagon waited for guidance from State, which is responsible for diplomatic security, a senior military official said,','Fvv: WSJ - Miscues Before Libya Assault WSJ - Miscues Before Libya AssaultThis is a real hit piece - they intentionally twisted and misused info shared to help them understand how we work, while using Libyan sourcing as gospel. Totally unprofessional and egregiously inflammatory. Miscues Before Libya Assault Wall Street Journal Updated September 20, 2012, 9:15 p.m. EDT By MARGARET COKER in Benghazi, Libya and ADAM ENTOUS, JAY SOLOMON and SIOBHAN GORMAN in Washington Limited Security in Benghazi, Secrecy Over Safe House, Contributed to Tragedy The U.S. Consulate in Benghazi under attack on Sept. 11. The deadly assault raised questions about security lapses and misjudgments by U.S. officials. The deadly assault on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya on Sept. 11 was preceded by a succession of security lapses and misjudgments, compounded by fog-of-battle decisions, that raise questions about whether the scope of the tragedy could have been contained. U.S, officials issued alerts and ordered security precautions in neighboring Egypt ahead of protests and violence on Sept. 11, but largely overlooked the possibility of trouble at other diplomatic postings in the region. The State Department chose to maintain only limited security in Benghazi, Libya, despite months of sporadic attacks there on U.S. and other Western missions. And while the U.S. said it would ask Libya to boost security there, it did so just once, for a one week period in June, according to Libyan officials. The U.S. didn\'t seriously consider sending in the military during the attack. It summoned rapid-response teams of Marines only after the U.S. ambassador was dead. State Department officials said they doubted the Pentagon could have mobilized a rescue force quickly enough to make a difference during the fighting. The Pentagon waited for guidance from State, which is responsible for diplomatic security, a senior military official said,','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1660 - C05761556.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1660 - C05761556.txt','fourth speechwriter updateI\'ll have Margaret meet I want to give a job--is there a slot in WHA or 5/P or elsewhere for her? Also, it goes w/out saying that someone who lacks discretion is not possible. So let\'s wait and see who else Lissa turns up. fyi FYI: I have now seriously reviewed 9 candidates (and explored a handful of others who, for various reasons, I didn\'t feel would be what we were looking for). Two have accepted other jobs that were already on the table before I spoke to them (and for which they were better suited). One Nho I love) has decided her legal future requires her to come B6 here in a capacity other than speechwriting, and I think she\'s right about that, 1C)','fourth speechwriter updateI\'ll have Margaret meet I want to give a job--is there a slot in WHA or 5/P or elsewhere for her? Also, it goes w/out saying that someone who lacks discretion is not possible. So let\'s wait and see who else Lissa turns up. fyi FYI: I have now seriously reviewed 9 candidates (and explored a handful of others who, for various reasons, I didn\'t feel would be what we were looking for). Two have accepted other jobs that were already on the table before I spoke to them (and for which they were better suited). One Nho I love) has decided her legal future requires her to come B6 here in a capacity other than speechwriting, and I think she\'s right about that, 1C)','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1661 - C05761557.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1661 - C05761557.txt','Miliband...Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak with him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid At last, a great mobile device for under $50. Take a Peek!','Miliband...Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal; 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak with him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid At last, a great mobile device for under $50. Take a Peek!','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1662 - C05761559.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1662 - C05761559.txt','Fwd: Advocate.com: Draft Letter Signals Clinton Ready For Equal Treatment at State Advocate.com: Draft Letter Signals Clinton Ready For Equal Treatment at StateOh my. cdm Forwarded message ,From: Richard Socarides Date: Fri, May 22, 2009 at 11:30 AM Subject: Advocate.com: Draft Letter Signals Clinton Ready For Equal Treatment at State','Fwd: Advocate.com: Draft Letter Signals Clinton Ready For Equal Treatment at State Advocate.com: Draft Letter Signals Clinton Ready For Equal Treatment at StateOh my. cdm Forwarded message ,From: Richard Socarides Date: Fri, May 22, 2009 at 11:30 AM Subject: Advocate.com: Draft Letter Signals Clinton Ready For Equal Treatment at State','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1664 - C05761562.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1664 - C05761562.txt','Miliband...Ok now, Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Very sorry to read this confirmation. Email if and when it would be convenient to call you. Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak wi th him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid','Miliband...Ok now, Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Very sorry to read this confirmation. Email if and when it would be convenient to call you. Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal; 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak wi th him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1665 - C05761563.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1665 - C05761563.txt','Former South Korean President Roh Dead At 62Fyi (SBU) Embassy Seoul reports former President Roh Moo-hyun died in a fall while mountain climbing. Roh was under inversigation for bribery. 41','Former South Korean President Roh Dead At 62Fyi (SBU) Embassy Seoul reports former President Roh Moo-hyun died in a fall while mountain climbing. Roh was under inversigation for bribery. 41','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1668 - C05761571.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1668 - C05761571.txt','Obama picks financial backer for UK ambassador postFYI','Obama picks financial backer for UK ambassador postFYI','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1669 - C05761573.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('167 - C05739757.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\167 - C05739757.txt','Libyans march against Islamist rnhtias in Benghazi Libyans march against Islamist militias in BenghaziLibyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23prn EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The Rescue Benghazi day demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year, Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. It\'s obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups, medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya. The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. Those military battalions that want to impose their ideology on the people of Libya will be confronted, Saleh Gaouda, a member of new ruling national congress, said. This city wants to go back to stability and participate in building the state In a sign of the cheerful atmosphere, one ear had a giant cardboard model of Benghazi\'s landmark lighthouse strapped to the roof As the sun set and the crowd began to disperse, someone shot fireworks into the air.','Libyans march against Islamist rnhtias in Benghazi Libyans march against Islamist militias in BenghaziLibyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23prn EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The \"Rescue Benghazi day\" demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year, Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. \"It\'s obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups,\" medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. \"Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya.\" The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. \"Those military battalions that want to impose their ideology on the people of Libya will be confronted,\" Saleh Gaouda, a member of new ruling national congress, said. \"This city wants to go back to stability and participate in building the state\" In a sign of the cheerful atmosphere, one ear had a giant cardboard model of Benghazi\'s landmark lighthouse strapped to the roof As the sun set and the crowd began to disperse, someone shot fireworks into the air.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1670 - C05761579.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1670 - C05761579.txt','IEC - International Energy CoordinatorFyi Worked out relations with david and dick and todd. See WI re working out of space. David has turned in all paprwork too so shoyld be on board relatively soon. Cdm Cheryl Have talked to David and he and I are having a longer conversation tomorrow/Wednesday Have arrange a nice office for him and his personal assistant his two staffers will be right across the corridor co-located with the EEB office that does energy. EEB is also taking steps to pull out of that office those personnel who do sanctions and any other non-energy related matters and both physically move them so that the energy folks and David\'s pair are grouped together but also so that the residual unit contains only energy people Regards pat','IEC - International Energy CoordinatorFyi Worked out relations with david and dick and todd. See WI re working out of space. David has turned in all paprwork too so shoyld be on board relatively soon. Cdm Cheryl Have talked to David and he and I are having a longer conversation tomorrow/Wednesday Have arrange a nice office for him and his personal assistant; his two staffers will be right across the corridor co-located with the EEB office that does energy. EEB is also taking steps to pull out of that office those personnel who do sanctions and any other non-energy related matters and both physically move them so that the energy folks and David\'s pair are grouped together but also so that the residual unit contains only energy people Regards pat','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1671 - C05761584.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1671 - C05761584.txt','Alma PowellFyi Cheryl Mrs. Powell will be in the Department on the 18 th of June to speak to the Annual Meeting of the Overseas Schools Advisory Committee Regards pat 4','Alma PowellFyi Cheryl Mrs. Powell will be in the Department on the 18 th of June to speak to the Annual Meeting of the Overseas Schools Advisory Committee Regards pat 4','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1672 - C05761587.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1672 - C05761587.txt','Korea Re KoreaFyi Spoke to Beth today to close loop after our chat yesterday and after checking overnight with Kathy Stephens. Beth: I just landed at Dulles after a trip to Singapore and Tokyo. I\'ll call you as soon as I get to the office. Rgds, Glyn Glyn Not sure if you recall beth nolan who was wh counsel under pres clinton. She has a matter regarding the pres of ROK that she could use your guidance on. Cheryl, I am hoping you can put me in touch tomorrow with Glen Davies or whomever you think I should talk with re Korea. Thanks. Beth','Korea Re KoreaFyi Spoke to Beth today to close loop after our chat yesterday and after checking overnight with Kathy Stephens. Beth: I just landed at Dulles after a trip to Singapore and Tokyo. I\'ll call you as soon as I get to the office. Rgds, Glyn Glyn Not sure if you recall beth nolan who was wh counsel under pres clinton. She has a matter regarding the pres of ROK that she could use your guidance on. Cheryl, I am hoping you can put me in touch tomorrow with Glen Davies or whomever you think I should talk with re Korea. Thanks. Beth','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1673 - C05761593.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1673 - C05761593.txt','confidentialI will go back to her and see when she is free when are you next in Europe or even better London. I will also ask when she can come to Washington Cherie- So sorry I\'ve been slow in responding but I am very interested in talking w I would be happy to host her if she were to come to DC or meet her in Europe when I\'m next there. How do you think I should proceed? All the best, Hillary Hilary, You may know but for the last four years I have been working with the Qatari\'s and in particular with issues in Qatar and I have built up a good relationship with them has approached me privately saying they are keen to get their relationship with the USA onto a more positive footing and she was hoping for a women to women one to one private meeting with you. She is happy to come to Washington if you could make some time available. Is this something you would be prepared o do. made a lot of difference already with her is someone who has real influence in Qatar and she has and with the in which I am involved as the I am sure the conversation would not be confined to these issues but would be about the US/Qatar relationship generally. Cherie Blair','confidentialI will go back to her and see when she is free when are you next in Europe or even better London. I will also ask when she can come to Washington Cherie- So sorry I\'ve been slow in responding but I am very interested in talking w I would be happy to host her if she were to come to DC or meet her in Europe when I\'m next there. How do you think I should proceed? All the best, Hillary Hilary, You may know but for the last four years I have been working with the Qatari\'s and in particular with issues in Qatar and I have built up a good relationship with them has approached me privately saying they are keen to get their relationship with the USA onto a more positive footing and she was hoping for a \"women to women\" one to one private meeting with you. She is happy to come to Washington if you could make some time available. Is this something you would be prepared o do. made a lot of difference already with her is someone who has real influence in Qatar and she has and with the in which I am involved as the I am sure the conversation would not be confined to these issues but would be about the US/Qatar relationship generally. Cherie Blair','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1675 - C05761599.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1675 - C05761599.txt','OAS Foreign Ministers vote to revoke Cuba Expulsion(SBU) Embassy Tegucigalpa confirms media reports that OAS Foreign Ministers have voted to revoke the 1962 expulsion of Cuba. 7','OAS Foreign Ministers vote to revoke Cuba Expulsion(SBU) Embassy Tegucigalpa confirms media reports that OAS Foreign Ministers have voted to revoke the 1962 expulsion of Cuba. 7','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1676 - C05761605.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1676 - C05761605.txt','AJS Hearing Highlights* Miguel: Andrew did great this afternoon. FYI, Lowey delivered HRC\'s statement. Very well received. * Richard Fontaine: Andrew is not even rocking - just tapping his foot. Did y\'all train him for.this or something?? And half the room are Shapiros, it\'s like his friggin Bahr Mitzvah. * Former NSC staffer Michael Allen: Shapiro son removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway. * Mike Feldman: Jon Lovett removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway. * Laurie Rubiner: Jim Webb arrives, looks typically angry. * Derek Chollet: Shapiro comes out strong against piracy. Bold stand. * Jon Lovett: Jeanne Shaheen listening very closely. Barbara Boxer is distracted. The other anonymous old men on dais seem confused and unsure where they are. Hearing concludes at 3:33:43 PM EDT','AJS Hearing Highlights* Miguel: \"Andrew did great this afternoon. FYI, Lowey delivered HRC\'s statement. Very well received.\" * Richard Fontaine: \"Andrew is not even rocking - just tapping his foot. Did y\'all train him for.this or something?? And half the room are Shapiros, it\'s like his friggin Bahr Mitzvah.\" * Former NSC staffer Michael Allen: \"Shapiro son removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway.\" * Mike Feldman: \"Jon Lovett removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway.\" * Laurie Rubiner: \"Jim Webb arrives, looks typically angry.\" * Derek Chollet: \"Shapiro comes out strong against piracy. Bold stand.\" * Jon Lovett: \"Jeanne Shaheen listening very closely. Barbara Boxer is distracted. The other anonymous old men on dais seem confused and unsure where they are.\" Hearing concludes at 3:33:43 PM EDT','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1677 - C05761608.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1677 - C05761608.txt','OAS--againI\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. Sullivan, Jacob J B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage?','OAS--againI\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. Sullivan, Jacob J B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1678 - C05761610.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1678 - C05761610.txt','OASCan we be sure that press knows we supported lifting suspension w conditions which is what we got.','OASCan we be sure that press knows we supported lifting suspension w conditions which is what we got.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1679 - C05761615.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1679 - C05761615.txt','Please convey to the Secretarymy happy surprise and deep appreciation for her statement on my behalf that was read by Rep. Lowey at my hearing today. I was incredibly moved by it and it helped make a remarkable day even more memorable.','Please convey to the Secretarymy happy surprise and deep appreciation for her statement on my behalf that was read by Rep. Lowey at my hearing today. I was incredibly moved by it and it helped make a remarkable day even more memorable.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('168 - C05739758.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\168 - C05739758.txt','FW: RE:Mark I Se!lido, Michael P Colleagues, Regards, Anne Colleagues, They will provide an update on Thursday before opening of business Washington time. We will keep you apprised. Best, Anne Anne Slack Tunisia Desk Office of Maghreb Affairs U.S. Department of State Tel.: 202-647-4676','FW: RE:Mark I; Se!lido, Michael P; Colleagues, Regards, Anne Colleagues, They will provide an update on Thursday before opening of business Washington time. We will keep you apprised. Best, Anne Anne Slack Tunisia Desk Office of Maghreb Affairs U.S. Department of State Tel.: 202-647-4676','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1682 - C05761621.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1682 - C05761621.txt','Trying to reach you2','Trying to reach you2','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1683 - C05761622.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1683 - C05761622.txt','Re:I do.','Re:I do.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1684 - C05761624.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1684 - C05761624.txt','Re:Went on a falucca ride and are now at the bar/restaurant downstairs. Are youy on a falucca? Here\'s my I do. if they want to call.','Re:Went on a falucca ride and are now at the bar/restaurant downstairs. Are youy on a falucca? Here\'s my I do. if they want to call.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1685 - C05761629.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1685 - C05761629.txt','Alma PowellYes, I will arrange. Can I greet her while she\'s here? Fyi Cheryl Mrs. Powell will be in the Department on the 18th of June to speak to the Annual Meeting of the Overseas Schools Advisory Committee Regards','Alma PowellYes, I will arrange. Can I greet her while she\'s here? Fyi Cheryl Mrs. Powell will be in the Department on the 18th of June to speak to the Annual Meeting of the Overseas Schools Advisory Committee Regards','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1689 - C05761656.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1689 - C05761656.txt','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsFyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mulcherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio. 3','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsFyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mulcherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio. 3','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('169 - C05739759.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\169 - C05739759.txt','RogersApparently wants to see you to tallk Libya/weapons.','RogersApparently wants to see you to tallk Libya/weapons.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1690 - C05761659.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1690 - C05761659.txt','Dennis ross called for you.4','Dennis ross called for you.4','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1692 - C05761663.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1692 - C05761663.txt','OAS--againBecause of the time difference, your clips were prepared at midnight Eastern Time so many are still early versions. But what we\'re seeing online right now look MUCH better this morning than even 5 hours ago - it just took a bit for your statement, our conf call, our pushback, and our travelers to catch up. Many including the Times take a very different tone. And all note Cuba\'s not in. Mostly, stories are small and seem buried. I\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. 15 Sullivan, Jacob i B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage? 16','OAS--againBecause of the time difference, your clips were prepared at midnight Eastern Time so many are still early versions. But what we\'re seeing online right now look MUCH better this morning than even 5 hours ago - it just took a bit for your statement, our conf call, our pushback, and our travelers to catch up. Many including the Times take a very different tone. And all note Cuba\'s not in. Mostly, stories are small and seem buried. I\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. 15 Sullivan, Jacob i B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage? 16','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1695 - C05761680.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1695 - C05761680.txt','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsLong time politico, was close to rajiv ghandi. III send his bio to oscar to print for you. On election calls, SCA is recommending calls to Congress Party head Sonia Ghandi, outgoing FM Mukherjee, and incoming FM Krishna. We also have a call sheet for Prime Minister Singh in case you want to call. Please let me know if u want to do these calls tomorrow. What do we know about him? Fyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mukherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio.','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsLong time politico, was close to rajiv ghandi. III send his bio to oscar to print for you. On election calls, SCA is recommending calls to Congress Party head Sonia Ghandi, outgoing FM Mukherjee, and incoming FM Krishna. We also have a call sheet for Prime Minister Singh in case you want to call. Please let me know if u want to do these calls tomorrow. What do we know about him? Fyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mukherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1696 - C05761682.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1696 - C05761682.txt','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage, said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. He\'s out of step with the next generation. Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated, said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. \"Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage,\" said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. \"He\'s out of step with the next generation.\" Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. \"Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated,\" said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1697 - C05761686.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1697 - C05761686.txt','Ursula BurnsI don\'t have her in my contacts but will track it down Do we have a It for her in Rochester? 2','Ursula BurnsI don\'t have her in my contacts but will track it down Do we have a It for her in Rochester? 2','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1698 - C05761689.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1698 - C05761689.txt','FyiBy MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) ? Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will soon announce that gay American diplomats will be given benefits similar to those that their heterosexual counterparts enjoy, U.S. officials said Saturday. In a notice to be sent soon to State Department employees, Clinton says regulations that denied same-sex couples and their families the same rights and privileges that straight diplomats enjoyed are unfair and must end, as they harm U.S. diplomacy. Providing training, medical care and other benefits to domestic partners promote the cohesiveness, safety and effectiveness of our posts abroad, she says in the message, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press. It will also help the department attract and retain personnel in a competitive environment where domestic partner benefits and allowances are increasingly the norm for world-class employers, she says. At bottom, the department will provide these benefits for both opposite-sex and same-sex domestic partners because it is the right thing to do, Clinton says. Among the benefits that will now be granted gay diplomats: the right of domestic partners to hold diplomatic passports, government-paid travel for their partners and families to and from foreign posts, and the use of U.S. medical facilities abroad. In addition, gay diplomats\' families will now be eligible for U.S. government emergency evacuations and training courses at the Foreign Service Institute, the message says. The announcement, expected this week, was provided to the AP by a State Department official who is a member of the Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies organization. Two department officials not affiliated with the organization confirmed its accuracy. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publically about the changes.','FyiBy MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) ? Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will soon announce that gay American diplomats will be given benefits similar to those that their heterosexual counterparts enjoy, U.S. officials said Saturday. In a notice to be sent soon to State Department employees, Clinton says regulations that denied same-sex couples and their families the same rights and privileges that straight diplomats enjoyed are \"unfair and must end,\" as they harm U.S. diplomacy. \"Providing training, medical care and other benefits to domestic partners promote the cohesiveness, safety and effectiveness of our posts abroad,\" she says in the message, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press. \"It will also help the department attract and retain personnel in a competitive environment where domestic partner benefits and allowances are increasingly the norm for world-class employers,\" she says. \"At bottom, the department will provide these benefits for both opposite-sex and same-sex domestic partners because it is the right thing to do,\" Clinton says. Among the benefits that will now be granted gay diplomats: the right of domestic partners to hold diplomatic passports, government-paid travel for their partners and families to and from foreign posts, and the use of U.S. medical facilities abroad. In addition, gay diplomats\' families will now be eligible for U.S. government emergency evacuations and training courses at the Foreign Service Institute, the message says. The announcement, expected this week, was provided to the AP by a State Department official who is a member of the Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies organization. Two department officials not affiliated with the organization confirmed its accuracy. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publically about the changes.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1699 - C05761691.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1699 - C05761691.txt','Dyncorps Post Story -- Second Shoe To Drop FINAL version - Note to Lew - DyncorpAttachments: Dyncorps Sec Note.doc Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx FYI Folks, You may recall an April 17 Post story on problems with Dyncorps in Afghanistan which focused on a suspected drug overdose death, breakdown in internal controls within the company, and actions the USG and the firm were taking. The other issue that surfaced at the time was a colossal error in judgment by one of the contractors\' employees in hiring an adolescent boy dancer for some sort of event that, at least to most folks, looked very inappropriate. The Post is now looking at the dancing boy, which was not included in the April 17, article, and we expect will soon publish a story on it. The Post inquiry at this point focuses only on confirming whether or not there\'s an OIG investigation. We are, of course, referring the Post to the OIG on such a question. However, the premise for the question raises the issue again in some eye-popping rhetoric which could feature in the follow-up story, so I wanted to make sure everyone had a heads-up. We have already relieved the folks involved with both incidents and I am meeting with the firm\'s CEO today to hear his report on his trip to Afghanistan and Iraq to address these, as well as other, issues on which we have demanded corrective actions. I\'m attaching the original note to Deputy Secretary Lew at the time of the original inquiry which lays out both issues, a copy of the memo the INL section at Embassy Kabul provided to Post Management on the most recent Post inquiry, as well as the Post inquiry itself for context. David. Incoming from Post: According to my reporting, the week of April 13th, the DynCorp regional commander from Konduz, Flint Chambers, allowed his men to hire a 15-year-old boy dancer to do tribal dances at a DynCorp party on the training site. Some 15 or so DynCorp employees in attendance pulled out a single chair and had the boy do mock lap dances. This was captured on video. The video shows DynCorp employees putting dollar bills in the boy\'s waistband, just as they would a stripper\'s garter. The revelry lasted about 45 minutes. 74 Dyncorps Sec Note.doc>> Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx>> 25','Dyncorps Post Story -- Second Shoe To Drop FINAL version - Note to Lew - DyncorpAttachments: Dyncorps Sec Note.doc; Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx FYI Folks, You may recall an April 17 Post story on problems with Dyncorps in Afghanistan which focused on a suspected drug overdose death, breakdown in internal controls within the company, and actions the USG and the firm were taking. The other issue that surfaced at the time was a colossal error in judgment by one of the contractors\' employees in hiring an adolescent boy dancer for some sort of event that, at least to most folks, looked very inappropriate. The Post is now looking at the dancing boy, which was not included in the April 17, article, and we expect will soon publish a story on it. The Post inquiry at this point focuses only on confirming whether or not there\'s an OIG investigation. We are, of course, referring the Post to the OIG on such a question. However, the premise for the question raises the issue again in some eye-popping rhetoric which could feature in the follow-up story, so I wanted to make sure everyone had a heads-up. We have already relieved the folks involved with both incidents and I am meeting with the firm\'s CEO today to hear his report on his trip to Afghanistan and Iraq to address these, as well as other, issues on which we have demanded corrective actions. I\'m attaching the original note to Deputy Secretary Lew at the time of the original inquiry which lays out both issues, a copy of the memo the INL section at Embassy Kabul provided to Post Management on the most recent Post inquiry, as well as the Post inquiry itself for context. David. Incoming from Post: \"According to my reporting, the week of April 13th, the DynCorp regional commander from Konduz, Flint Chambers, allowed his men to hire a 15-year-old boy dancer to do tribal dances at a DynCorp party on the training site. Some 15 or so DynCorp employees in attendance pulled out a single chair and had the boy do mock lap dances. This was captured on video. The video shows DynCorp employees putting dollar bills in the boy\'s waistband, just as they would a stripper\'s garter. The revelry lasted about 45 minutes. 74 Dyncorps Sec Note.doc>> Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx>> 25','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('17 - C05739573.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\17 - C05739573.txt','The Youth of LibyaHope. See picture below Kamala sent. Libya Alhurra TV via Facebook','The Youth of LibyaHope. See picture below Kamala sent. Libya Alhurra TV via Facebook','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('170 - C05739760.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\170 - C05739760.txt','Anything to report?Sorry ? I\'ve been flat out. (And I\'ve agreed to have dinner with Anne-Marie at 7!) 1. Well get you a new CGI draft tomorrow morning for you to noodle on. Feel free to\'call when you\'ve looked at it and we can talk about other directions if it doesn\'t feel right. 2, Tom met with Barak today I will get readout from Sam V tomorrow afternoon. Wendy is going to write points for you. 3. Yousef called to say now that Jeff is gone ABZ has no one to talk to on a regular basis and asked if he could talk to Bill Burns. 4. Ben Rhodes sent me the draft UNGA speech which I will forward to you shortly. 5. Bill/Wendy are currently in a SVTC on some information that they may want to report to you on ? but unclear whether there is anything to it. 6. We\'ve nailed down a $15 mm non-lethal support and $15 mm humanitarian support announcement for next Friday\'s Friends of Syria meeting. 7. Hold on Rick Olson was lifted by Paul. 8. Protestors stormed Ansar al Shade\'s headquarters in Benghazi, and a huge number marched against militias. 9. 1 saw Dennis Ross today for one of our S/P sessions. I can fill you in on the latest on his effort. Also, he will send you some stuff in advance of your relevant meetings (he was just in Israel). That\'s the key stuff for now. More medium-range stuff to discuss in NY. From H [mallto:HDR22@dintonernall.comj','Anything to report?Sorry ? I\'ve been flat out. (And I\'ve agreed to have dinner with Anne-Marie at 7!) 1. Well get you a new CGI draft tomorrow morning for you to noodle on. Feel free to\'call when you\'ve looked at it and we can talk about other directions if it doesn\'t feel right. 2, Tom met with Barak today; I will get readout from Sam V tomorrow afternoon. Wendy is going to write points for you. 3. Yousef called to say now that Jeff is gone ABZ has no one to talk to on a regular basis and asked if he could talk to Bill Burns. 4. Ben Rhodes sent me the draft UNGA speech which I will forward to you shortly. 5. Bill/Wendy are currently in a SVTC on some information that they may want to report to you on ? but unclear whether there is anything to it. 6. We\'ve nailed down a $15 mm non-lethal support and $15 mm humanitarian support announcement for next Friday\'s Friends of Syria meeting. 7. Hold on Rick Olson was lifted by Paul. 8. Protestors stormed Ansar al Shade\'s headquarters in Benghazi, and a huge number marched against militias. 9. 1 saw Dennis Ross today for one of our S/P sessions. I can fill you in on the latest on his effort. Also, he will send you some stuff in advance of your relevant meetings (he was just in Israel). That\'s the key stuff for now. More medium-range stuff to discuss in NY. From H [mallto:HDR22@dintonernall.comj','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1700 - C05761694.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1700 - C05761694.txt','Ursula BurnsThese are the numbers aui has in her database: I tested them both and they are both correct. The voice mail at the home number is non-decript/an older gentleman\'s voice, but I crossed-checked it on the internet and it is listed under ursula\'s name. Do we have a # for her in Rochester? 3','Ursula BurnsThese are the numbers aui has in her database: I tested them both and they are both correct. The voice mail at the home number is non-decript/an older gentleman\'s voice, but I crossed-checked it on the internet and it is listed under ursula\'s name. Do we have a # for her in Rochester? 3','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1701 - C05761699.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1701 - C05761699.txt','confidentialDear Cherie, Thank you for your message. Would you be able to ask Hilary to suggest two dates either in Washington and or Europe in the near future? With the suggested dates, I can then confirm a meeting. Should you need to contact me urgently you can reach me on my mobile at Regards, 2009/5/23 Cherie Blair Here is my reply from hilaary how do you suggestu I move it forward Sent from my HTC Touch Pro','confidentialDear Cherie, Thank you for your message. Would you be able to ask Hilary to suggest two dates either in Washington and or Europe in the near future? With the suggested dates, I can then confirm a meeting. Should you need to contact me urgently you can reach me on my mobile at Regards, 2009/5/23 Cherie Blair Here is my reply from hilaary how do you suggestu I move it forward Sent from my HTC Touch Pro','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1702 - C05761705.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1702 - C05761705.txt','(VON HAP) North Korea: Nuclear Test (YONHAP) North Korea: Nuclear TestImportance: High This is still being reported, we have no confirmation. N. Korea appears to have conducted nuclear test: source SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has detected an artificial earthquake in North Korea, suggesting the communist state went ahead with its threat to conduct a nuclear test, a source here said Monday. It was felt shortly before 10:00, the source said, declining to be named and adding that the magnitude was estimated at 4.5. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 PicGriffillastate.gov 4','(VON HAP) North Korea: Nuclear Test (YONHAP) North Korea: Nuclear TestImportance: High This is still being reported, we have no confirmation. N. Korea appears to have conducted nuclear test: source SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has detected an \"artificial earthquake\" in North Korea, suggesting the communist state went ahead with its threat to conduct a nuclear test, a source here said Monday. \"It was felt shortly before 10:00,\" the source said, declining to be named and adding that the magnitude was estimated at 4.5. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 PicGriffillastate.gov 4','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1704 - C05761710.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1704 - C05761710.txt','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottWe will confer in the morning and come up with a plan Also, sent Huma some info on NK to pass on to you. Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads Dan Glickman etc), which have started to generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. 5','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottWe will confer in the morning and come up with a plan Also, sent Huma some info on NK to pass on to you. Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads; Dan Glickman; etc), which have started to generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. 5','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1706 - C05761714.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1706 - C05761714.txt','(AP) North Korea: Nuclear Test (YONHAP) North Korea: Nuclear Test(AP) North Korea says it has successfully conducted an underground nuclear test. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTL@state.gov Importance: High N. Korea appears to have conducted nuclear test: source SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has detected an artificial earthquake in North Korea, suggesting the communist state went ahead with its threat to conduct a nuclear test, a source here said Monday. It was felt shortly before 10:00, the source said, declining to be named and adding that the magnitude was estimated at 4.5. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTLOstate.gov','(AP) North Korea: Nuclear Test (YONHAP) North Korea: Nuclear Test(AP) North Korea says it has successfully conducted an underground nuclear test. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTL@state.gov Importance: High N. Korea appears to have conducted nuclear test: source SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has detected an \"artificial earthquake\" in North Korea, suggesting the communist state went ahead with its threat to conduct a nuclear test, a source here said Monday. \"It was felt shortly before 10:00,\" the source said, declining to be named and adding that the magnitude was estimated at 4.5. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTLOstate.gov','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1708 - C05761717.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1708 - C05761717.txt','Susan riceShe called me while you were in service. Pis call her as soon as you can. They have been negotiating on the middle east presidential statement and have come to a disagreement with lavrovirussians. They are reaching out to susan now but she is telling them she\'s consulting with washington and will call them back so if u can pls call when u get in car. Jake is also aware. 1z','Susan riceShe called me while you were in service. Pis call her as soon as you can. They have been negotiating on the middle east presidential statement and have come to a disagreement with lavrovirussians. They are reaching out to susan now but she is telling them she\'s consulting with washington and will call them back so if u can pls call when u get in car. Jake is also aware. 1z','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1709 - C05761720.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1709 - C05761720.txt','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli Boycott> Pis read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we > do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. ? > Hi hillary, > Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is > self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to > speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you > know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in-law, former president of > american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. > Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld > Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. > Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. > Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people > (studio heads Dan Glickman etc), which have started to generate > concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. >Just below the email you will find the news item which first called > this abomination to my attention. > I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my > personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and > condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism > inherent in it cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be > convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent > wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and > motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, > action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain > which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. > Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge > d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate > instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other > nations will follow suit again, compare Durban. > This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your > assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation > of her assistance. > With appreciation and love, Bruce > PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. > Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. > If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who > does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of > any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should > they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. > Thanks for whatever help you can be. > Warmest regards. Bruce','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli Boycott> Pis read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we > do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. ? > Hi hillary, > Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is > self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to > speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you > know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in-law, former president of > american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. > Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld > Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. > Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. > Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people > (studio heads; Dan Glickman; etc), which have started to generate > concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. >Just below the email you will find the news item which first called > this abomination to my attention. > I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my > personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and > condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism > inherent in it; cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be > convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent > wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and > motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, > action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain > which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production; we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. > Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge > d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate > instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other > nations will follow suit; again, compare Durban. > This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your > assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation > of her assistance. > With appreciation and love, Bruce > PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. > Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. > If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who > does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of > any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should > they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. > Thanks for whatever help you can be. > Warmest regards. Bruce','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('171 - C05739762.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\171 - C05739762.txt','UPDATE: Libyan Islamist says he was at U.S. consulate during attack (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - A Libyan militia commander who U.S officials say is under investigation in connection with the attacks on the American consulate in Benghazi which led to the death of the ambassador said he was present during the incident but was not one of the ringleaders. Some American newspapers have quoted unnamed Libyan officials as pointing to Ahmed Abu Khattala as the leader of the attacks on Sept, 11. The newspapers also reported that the officials said Abu Khattala\'s whereabouts were unknown. U.S. government sources told Reuters that Abu Khattala is being investigated as a suspect in the Benghazi consulate attacks though U.S. investigators are not clear at this point if he played a role in leading or organising the attacks. In an interview, Abu Khattala told Reuters he had only heard he was a suspect through news media and was surprised that officials had told journalists he was at large. These reports say that no one knows where I am and that I am hiding, he said. But here I am in the open, sitting in a hotel with you I\'m even going to pick up my sister\'s kids from school soon. Sitting with a friend in the restaurant of a Benghazi hotel, the 41-year-old, sporting a red felt hat and a full salt-and-pepper beard, laughed gently. There were many people there from Ansar al-Shariah, from other brigades and from the general public, the official, who refused to be named, said, referring to the hardline Islamist militia group which has been blamed for the attack. Just because someone is there doesn\'t mean they were behind it. Abu Khattala denied being a leader of Ansar al-Shariah, but said he was friendly with the group and knew its membership well. A U.S. official said there may be more than person taking a lead role in the group. Ansar al-Shariah is a factionalised militant group without one home address, the official told Reuters. There may be several military commanders playing a role in its activities. Abu Khattala said that on the night of Sept 11, he received a phone call telling him that an attack on the U.S.','UPDATE: Libyan Islamist says he was at U.S. consulate during attack (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - A Libyan militia commander who U.S officials say is under investigation in connection with the attacks on the American consulate in Benghazi which led to the death of the ambassador said he was present during the incident but was not one of the ringleaders. Some American newspapers have quoted unnamed Libyan officials as pointing to Ahmed Abu Khattala as the leader of the attacks on Sept, 11. The newspapers also reported that the officials said Abu Khattala\'s whereabouts were unknown. U.S. government sources told Reuters that Abu Khattala is being investigated as a suspect in the Benghazi consulate attacks though U.S. investigators are not clear at this point if he played a role in leading or organising the attacks. In an interview, Abu Khattala told Reuters he had only heard he was a suspect through news media and was surprised that officials had told journalists he was at large. \"These reports say that no one knows where I am and that I am hiding,\" he said. \"But here I am in the open, sitting in a hotel with you I\'m even going to pick up my sister\'s kids from school soon.\" Sitting with a friend in the restaurant of a Benghazi hotel, the 41-year-old, sporting a red felt hat and a full salt-and-pepper beard, laughed gently. \"There were many people there from Ansar al-Shariah, from other brigades and from the general public,\" the official, who refused to be named, said, referring to the hardline Islamist militia group which has been blamed for the attack. \"Just because someone is there doesn\'t mean they were behind it.\" Abu Khattala denied being a leader of Ansar al-Shariah, but said he was friendly with the group and knew its membership well. A U.S. official said there may be more than person taking a lead role in the group. \"Ansar al-Shariah is a factionalised militant group without one home address,\" the official told Reuters. \"There may be several military commanders playing a role in its activities.\" Abu Khattala said that on the night of Sept 11, he received a phone call telling him that an attack on the U.S.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1711 - C05761723.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1711 - C05761723.txt','Richard called to give you update on this weekend.17','Richard called to give you update on this weekend.17','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1712 - C05761724.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1712 - C05761724.txt','STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT REGARDING NORTH KOREAFYI THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2009 STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT REGARDING NORTH KOREA Today, North Korea said that it has conducted a nuclear test in violation of international law. It appears to also have attempted a short range missile launch. These actions, while not a surprise given its statements and actions to date, are a matter of grave concern to all nations. North Korea\'s attempts to develop nuclear weapons, as well as its ballistic missile program, constitute a threat to international peace and security. By acting in blatant defiance of the United Nations Security Council, North Korea is directly and recklessly challenging the international community. North Korea\'s behavior increases tensions and undermines stability in Northeast Asia. Such provocations will only serve to deepen North Korea\'s isolation. It will not find international acceptance unless it abandons its pursuit of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. The danger posed by North Korea\'s threatening activities warrants action by the international community. We have been and will continue working with our allies and partners in the Six-Party Talks as well as other members of the U.N. Security Council in the days ahead. 10','STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT REGARDING NORTH KOREAFYI THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2009 STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT REGARDING NORTH KOREA Today, North Korea said that it has conducted a nuclear test in violation of international law. It appears to also have attempted a short range missile launch. These actions, while not a surprise given its statements and actions to date, are a matter of grave concern to all nations. North Korea\'s attempts to develop nuclear weapons, as well as its ballistic missile program, constitute a threat to international peace and security. By acting in blatant defiance of the United Nations Security Council, North Korea is directly and recklessly challenging the international community. North Korea\'s behavior increases tensions and undermines stability in Northeast Asia. Such provocations will only serve to deepen North Korea\'s isolation. It will not find international acceptance unless it abandons its pursuit of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. The danger posed by North Korea\'s threatening activities warrants action by the international community. We have been and will continue working with our allies and partners in the Six-Party Talks as well as other members of the U.N. Security Council in the days ahead. 10','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1714 - C05761738.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1714 - C05761738.txt','NYUFyi in case you wanted to see raw input Thanks for the opportunity to suggest a line or two - 1. As a Yankees fan (though not as expert as Kris), and an eyewitness to the cap fiasco, I share everyone\'s sensitivity to sports references. But I\'m not dead set against trying to leverage that sensitivity in a self- deprecating, appropriately funny way. A couple thoughts along those lines: a. As you can see, I resisted the urge to wear my Yankees cap. b. (if the stage is set up near, for example, second base substitute whatever part of the field she\'s near) This is about as close as I\'m going to get to playing second base for the Yankees c. I kind of feel at home here in Yankee Stadium, because ever since January, I\'ve been playing on a team with a bunch of guys wearing pinstripes. (on the other hand, I\'m a little concerned about suggesting that the 1923 team looked the same, talked the same, and came from the same cities and towns - seems to be a little dismissive of a team that included such outsized personalities as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Also, saying Today\'s Yankees play with the strength of a global team could provoke an unintended laugh because they are playing so poorly this year, so far. Maybe safer to broaden it to all of baseball - like Major League Baseball is comprised of truly global teams. And the I don\'t care whether you bring us home a World Series seems like stretching too far for a sports metaphor, but in a way that doesn\'t really make sense in context. maybe better as I have every confidence that you will. ..You are starting your post-graduate life on a field of dreams, and you have every reason to believe that your own dreams of a better world can come true. (or something akin to that). 2. I think the speech could benefit from one clear soundbite that more succinctly captures the essence of her remarks. More of a clarion call to service, something like: ...And I hope some of you will join our ranks. But the State Department cannot go up against the great challenges of our time alone. And so my message to you today is this: be the special envoys of your ideals, using the vast communications tools at your disposal to help advance the interests of this nation and every nation. Be citizen ambassadors in the course of your personal and professional lives, helping to forge partnerships built on mutual interest in the face of global crises. By creating diplomatic social networks, you isz','NYUFyi in case you wanted to see raw input Thanks for the opportunity to suggest a line or two - 1. As a Yankees fan (though not as expert as Kris), and an eyewitness to the \"cap\" fiasco, I share everyone\'s sensitivity to sports references. But I\'m not dead set against trying to leverage that sensitivity in a self- deprecating, appropriately funny way. A couple thoughts along those lines: a. \"As you can see, I resisted the urge to wear my Yankees cap.\" b. (if the stage is set up near, for example, second base; substitute whatever part of the field she\'s near) \"This is about as close as I\'m going to get to playing second base for the Yankees\" c. \"I kind of feel at home here in Yankee Stadium, because ever since January, I\'ve been playing on a team with a bunch of guys wearing pinstripes.\" (on the other hand, I\'m a little concerned about suggesting that the 1923 team \"looked the same, talked the same, and came from the same cities and towns\" - seems to be a little dismissive of a team that included such outsized personalities as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Also, saying \"Today\'s Yankees play with the strength of a global team\" could provoke an unintended laugh because they are playing so poorly this year, so far. Maybe safer to broaden it to all of baseball - like \"Major League Baseball is comprised of truly global teams.\" And the \"I don\'t care whether you bring us home a World Series\" seems like stretching too far for a sports metaphor, but in a way that doesn\'t really make sense in context. maybe better as \"I have every confidence that you will. ..You are starting your post-graduate life on a field of dreams, and you have every reason to believe that your own dreams of a better world can come true.\" (or something akin to that). 2. I think the speech could benefit from one clear \"soundbite\" that more succinctly captures the essence of her remarks. More of a clarion call to service, something like: \"...And I hope some of you will join our ranks. But the State Department cannot go up against the great challenges of our time alone. And so my message to you today is this: be the special envoys of your ideals, using the vast communications tools at your disposal to help advance the interests of this nation and every nation. Be citizen ambassadors in the course of your personal and professional lives, helping to forge partnerships built on mutual interest in the face of global crises. By creating diplomatic social networks, you isz','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1716 - C05761748.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1716 - C05761748.txt','Calls sheet for S calls to JPN, KOR, CHN and RUS (SBU)I will have to do later calls on my berry. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 05/24/2024 Oscar can u pis print these call sheets for hrc? She knows she has a 7:45 call with the Japanese. They will call the house. the koreans are between 8:20 and 9:20. We are waiting for confirmation. Attached and below with revisions and clearance from Sung Kim and USUN. The Secretary\'s Phone Calls with Japanese, ROK, Chinese and Russian Foreign Ministers Monday, May 25, 2009 1','Calls sheet for S calls to JPN, KOR, CHN and RUS (SBU)I will have to do later calls on my berry. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 05/24/2024 Oscar can u pis print these call sheets for hrc? She knows she has a 7:45 call with the Japanese. They will call the house. the koreans are between 8:20 and 9:20. We are waiting for confirmation. Attached and below with revisions and clearance from Sung Kim and USUN. The Secretary\'s Phone Calls with Japanese, ROK, Chinese and Russian Foreign Ministers Monday, May 25, 2009 1','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1717 - C05761750.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1717 - C05761750.txt','Re:John crosby will be there. He\'s the tall blonde advance guy who\'s been on the plane with us a few times too. He will have program for commencement and acknowledgement card for lunch. You will go straight backstage and can go to hold if u want to put your robe on unless u put it on in the car. Of course. Who will be there?','Re:John crosby will be there. He\'s the tall blonde advance guy who\'s been on the plane with us a few times too. He will have program for commencement and acknowledgement card for lunch. You will go straight backstage and can go to hold if u want to put your robe on unless u put it on in the car. Of course. Who will be there?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1718 - C05761753.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1718 - C05761753.txt','Request to see the Secretary, the Deputies and Undersecretary BurnsFYI As most of you know, this will be my last week as Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia. After three years in this job and an able successor about to have his hearing, I\'m glad to move on. Before I slip out, I would like to stop by and exchange a few thoughts with the Principals. These can be short chats, a few words and a goodbye handshake. I\'m in the office all this week, and will be back with more time the week of May 26-29 to clean up and check out. Dona Richard, my OMS, can fix the times. Thanks for your help in setting some meetings up for me, if there is time on your bosses\' schedules. Richard','Request to see the Secretary, the Deputies and Undersecretary BurnsFYI As most of you know, this will be my last week as Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia. After three years in this job and an able successor about to have his hearing, I\'m glad to move on. Before I slip out, I would like to stop by and exchange a few thoughts with the Principals. These can be short chats, a few words and a goodbye handshake. I\'m in the office all this week, and will be back with more time the week of May 26-29 to clean up and check out. Dona Richard, my OMS, can fix the times. Thanks for your help in setting some meetings up for me, if there is time on your bosses\' schedules. Richard','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1719 - C05761755.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1719 - C05761755.txt','mini schedule 5/25/098:35 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Yale University 9:55 am ARRIVE Yale University 10:00 am YALE 1UNIVERSITY\'s 2009 COMMENCEMENT 11:30 am Old Campus Lawn (outside) 11:45 am 2009 HONORARY DEGREES LUNCHEON 1:30 pm Nave of the Sterling Memorial Library 1:30 pm DEPART Yale University *En route Private Residence ### 4','mini schedule 5/25/098:35 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Yale University 9:55 am ARRIVE Yale University 10:00 am YALE 1UNIVERSITY\'s 2009 COMMENCEMENT 11:30 am Old Campus Lawn (outside) 11:45 am 2009 HONORARY DEGREES LUNCHEON 1:30 pm Nave of the Sterling Memorial Library 1:30 pm DEPART Yale University *En route Private Residence ### 4','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1721 - C05761761.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1721 - C05761761.txt','Pis call ops now so they can connect u to South Korean FM Yu5','Pis call ops now so they can connect u to South Korean FM Yu5','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1723 - C05761766.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1723 - C05761766.txt','Kurt CampbellFYI Has an SFRC hearing date for next Wednesday morning. 1','Kurt CampbellFYI Has an SFRC hearing date for next Wednesday morning. 1','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1724 - C05761772.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1724 - C05761772.txt','Invitation to Copenhagen Key to Climate Investing conferenceFYI Cheryl - Thank you so much for considering this invitation. I am sure the sponsors would be absolutely thrilled to have Secretary Clinton appear. In passing let me say what an extraordinary job you are all doing. As an American citizen it gives me great confidence and pride to see Secretary Clinton representing our country with such skill and grace. All Best, Dick Thank you so much. I am adding Lona ? and we will make sure she reviews to address. Best. cdm 3','Invitation to Copenhagen Key to Climate Investing conferenceFYI Cheryl - Thank you so much for considering this invitation. I am sure the sponsors would be absolutely thrilled to have Secretary Clinton appear. In passing let me say what an extraordinary job you are all doing. As an American citizen it gives me great confidence and pride to see Secretary Clinton representing our country with such skill and grace. All Best, Dick Thank you so much. I am adding Lona ? and we will make sure she reviews to address. Best. cdm 3','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1725 - C05761774.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1725 - C05761774.txt','dear huma: would you pls share this email with Sec.Clinton? bid-s dear huma: would you pls share this email with Sec.Clinton? bld-sFrom barbare lee diamondstein What a privilege to see you at the Dept. of State, and what a great honor it will be for me to serve under your leadership, as you help create and direct a new chapter in United States history. Thank you for making my appointment possible... Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! 7','dear huma: would you pls share this email with Sec.Clinton? bid-s dear huma: would you pls share this email with Sec.Clinton? bld-sFrom barbare lee diamondstein What a privilege to see you at the Dept. of State, and what a great honor it will be for me to serve under your leadership, as you help create and direct a new chapter in United States history. Thank you for making my appointment possible... Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! 7','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1726 - C05761775.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1726 - C05761775.txt','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding] they just don\'t want to support it on this bill, Pelosi said Thursday, So we have to do that with all Democratic votes. She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a national security initiative because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists, she said. It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate. House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days, said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. \"I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding]; they just don\'t want to support it on this bill,\" Pelosi said Thursday, \"So we have to do that with all Democratic votes.\" She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a \"national security initiative\" because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. \"I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists,\" she said. \"It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate.\" House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. \"We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days,\" said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1727 - C05761776.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1727 - C05761776.txt','FyiFather Gutierrez, another honorary degree recipient and founder of Liberation Theology, is also not marching in procession and may be backstage when you get there. People at yale think you have to deal with north korea issues so they are fine if need to leave lunch early. 8','FyiFather Gutierrez, another honorary degree recipient and founder of Liberation Theology, is also not marching in procession and may be backstage when you get there. People at yale think you have to deal with north korea issues so they are fine if need to leave lunch early. 8','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1728 - C05761777.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1728 - C05761777.txt','FyiI saw that too They say they were holding seats just in case but they know he\'s not coming. Good since it happens to be true! One thing I noticed is that both you and Bill were included in lunch seating. Can we be sure they know Bill is not coming. Father Gutierrez, another honorary degree recipient and founder of Liberation Theology, is also not marching in procession and may be backstage when you get there. People at yale think you have to deal with north korea issues so they are fine if need to leave lunch early. 9','FyiI saw that too They say they were holding seats just in case but they know he\'s not coming. Good since it happens to be true! One thing I noticed is that both you and Bill were included in lunch seating. Can we be sure they know Bill is not coming. Father Gutierrez, another honorary degree recipient and founder of Liberation Theology, is also not marching in procession and may be backstage when you get there. People at yale think you have to deal with north korea issues so they are fine if need to leave lunch early. 9','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1729 - C05761778.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1729 - C05761778.txt','candidatesfyi c Cheryl: First of all, thank you again for the telcon and heads up, I very much appreciated the consideration and professional courtesy. Per our conversation, if it is still helpful, I have a couple of candidates to suggest for the deputy slot at USAID. Perhaps you have already heard of these individuals, given that they are well known in the international development arena. These are all superb career officers. I know each person very well, and have seen them in various positions where they consistently handled the most complex, difficult and important assignments in an outstanding manner. The all have terrific reputations, and are highly regarded in USAID, State, and on the Hill. Regards, Aaron 8','candidatesfyi c Cheryl: First of all, thank you again for the telcon and heads up, I very much appreciated the consideration and professional courtesy. Per our conversation, if it is still helpful, I have a couple of candidates to suggest for the deputy slot at USAID. Perhaps you have already heard of these individuals, given that they are well known in the international development arena. These are all superb career officers. I know each person very well, and have seen them in various positions where they consistently handled the most complex, difficult and important assignments in an outstanding manner. The all have terrific reputations, and are highly regarded in USAID, State, and on the Hill. Regards, Aaron 8','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('173 - C05739764.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\173 - C05739764.txt','Fw. Protesters storm main Islamist militia HQ in Libya\'s Benghazi (Reuters) Protesters storm main Islamist militia HQ in Libya\'s Benghazi (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - Hundreds of pro-government protesters stormed the headquarters of the main Islamist militia group in Libyais eastern city of Benghazi on Friday, Reuters witnesses said. Chanting Libya, Libya, the demonstrators pulled down flags of the Ansar Al-Sharia militia and torched a vehicle inside the base. There was no sign of resistance from the militia. Earlier, protesters entered a separate compound belonging to the militia. News Tickers alert senior Department officials to bteaking news This item appears salt did in its original publication and does not contain analysis or commentary by Department sources.','Fw. Protesters storm main Islamist militia HQ in Libya\'s Benghazi (Reuters) Protesters storm main Islamist militia HQ in Libya\'s Benghazi (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - Hundreds of pro-government protesters stormed the headquarters of the main Islamist militia group in Libyais eastern city of Benghazi on Friday, Reuters witnesses said. Chanting \"Libya, Libya\", the demonstrators pulled down flags of the Ansar Al-Sharia militia and torched a vehicle inside the base. There was no sign of resistance from the militia. Earlier, protesters entered a separate compound belonging to the militia. News Tickers alert senior Department officials to bteaking news This item appears salt did in its original publication and does not contain analysis or commentary by Department sources.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1730 - C05761779.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1730 - C05761779.txt','No Injuries in Explosion at Manhattan Starbucks(U) According to the Department of Homeland Security, New York Police Department(NYPD) believes an improvised explosive device caused the explosion, reported at 0330. NYPD evacuated 25 apartments above the Upper West Side store located at 1642 3rd Ave and East 92nd St . 10','No Injuries in Explosion at Manhattan Starbucks(U) According to the Department of Homeland Security, New York Police Department(NYPD) believes an improvised explosive device caused the explosion, reported at 0330. NYPD evacuated 25 apartments above the Upper West Side store located at 1642 3rd Ave and East 92nd St . 10','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1731 - C05761780.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1731 - C05761780.txt','ChineseWe are going to confirm chinese fm yang call at 9pm unless that\'s a problem. 11','ChineseWe are going to confirm chinese fm yang call at 9pm unless that\'s a problem. 11','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1732 - C05761782.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1732 - C05761782.txt','Follow-On to Earlier EmailBelow is current draft of the press release we would issue once DOJ issues their release: REVISED DRAFT 06/05/09-0715 14','Follow-On to Earlier EmailBelow is current draft of the press release we would issue once DOJ issues their release: REVISED DRAFT 06/05/09-0715 14','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1733 - C05761783.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1733 - C05761783.txt','Mini Schedule Friday 6/5/0911:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURIUSH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL Iv/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-HWAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SEC\'Y OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90TH BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 16','Mini Schedule Friday 6/5/0911:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURIUSH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL Iv/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-HWAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SEC\'Y OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90TH BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 16','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1734 - C05761784.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1734 - C05761784.txt','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottHere is the situation as I understand it. The film festival returned funds that it had received from the Israeli Embassy, after protests from some UK film figures (Ken Loach) and Palestinian solidarity groups. The Israeli director is now being funded directly by the festival. The organizers issued a sort of apology today. We have not been able to locate any State Dept response to similar episodes in the past (Israeli academics disinvited to a British conference). Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian 12 Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads Dan Glickman etc), which have started to ? generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism inherent in it cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other nations will follow suit again, compare Durban. This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation of her assistance. With appreciation and love, Bruce PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. Thanks for whatever help you can be. Warmest regards. Bruce 13','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottHere is the situation as I understand it. The film festival returned funds that it had received from the Israeli Embassy, after protests from some UK film figures (Ken Loach) and Palestinian solidarity groups. The Israeli director is now being funded directly by the festival. The organizers issued a sort of apology today. We have not been able to locate any State Dept response to similar episodes in the past (Israeli academics disinvited to a British conference). Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian 12 Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads; Dan Glickman; etc), which have started to ? generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism inherent in it; cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production; we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other nations will follow suit; again, compare Durban. This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation of her assistance. With appreciation and love, Bruce PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. Thanks for whatever help you can be. Warmest regards. Bruce 13','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1735 - C05761785.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1735 - C05761785.txt','Betsy and TomJust FYI that Betsy and Tom are coming to State today for a tour of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms. (Betsy may have her boss in tow, too). Marcee Craighill is going to give them a private tour at 2:00 PM, and afterward I will show them whatever I can on the 7th floor. Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton 17','Betsy and TomJust FYI that Betsy and Tom are coming to State today for a tour of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms. (Betsy may have her boss in tow, too). Marcee Craighill is going to give them a private tour at 2:00 PM, and afterward I will show them whatever I can on the 7th floor. Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton 17','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1736 - C05761788.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1736 - C05761788.txt','Miliband stays in reshuffle. SidMortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree','Miliband stays in reshuffle. SidMortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1737 - C05761792.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1737 - C05761792.txt','CallsCalling you at 9pm with FM yang. Australian fm smith asking to talk to you tonite about north korea. U want to do after china? Or wait till tomorow? 16','CallsCalling you at 9pm with FM yang. Australian fm smith asking to talk to you tonite about north korea. U want to do after china? Or wait till tomorow? 16','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1738 - C05761793.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1738 - C05761793.txt','CallsOk call in 20 min with australian fm smith We can do tonight but not after 11. Thx. Calling you at 9pm with FM yang. Australian fm smith asking to talk to you tonite about north korea. U want to do after china? Or wait till tomorow? 17','CallsOk call in 20 min with australian fm smith We can do tonight but not after 11. Thx. Calling you at 9pm with FM yang. Australian fm smith asking to talk to you tonite about north korea. U want to do after china? Or wait till tomorow? 17','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1739 - C05761795.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1739 - C05761795.txt','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 1:20 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:20 pm * PRE-BRIEF FOR TURKISH BILATERAL * 1:25 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURKISH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL w/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-H WAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SECY OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPARTState Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90 1 BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 19','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 1:20 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:20 pm * PRE-BRIEF FOR TURKISH BILATERAL * 1:25 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURKISH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL w/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-H WAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SECY OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPARTState Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90\" 1 BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 19','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('174 - C05739765.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\174 - C05739765.txt','LibyaHave not seen - will see if we can get I just heard an npr report about the CIA station chief in Tripoli sending a cable on 9/12 saying there was no demo etc. Do you know about this?','LibyaHave not seen - will see if we can get I just heard an npr report about the CIA station chief in Tripoli sending a cable on 9/12 saying there was no demo etc. Do you know about this?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1740 - C05761797.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1740 - C05761797.txt','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Okay good to know, we have a couple informal call requests that we could get through during that time. Also I will not leave the office before 5:30. Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 20','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Okay good to know, we have a couple informal call requests that we could get through during that time. Also I will not leave the office before 5:30. Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 20','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1741 - C05761799.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1741 - C05761799.txt','ScheduleYes, we can do Lee in the afternoon of the 5th. If we did Musa in DC, we have many options the week if the 8th or the 15th. S. Korea FM Yu wants to see me in DC June 5 to prepare for Pres Lee\'s trip to DC on June 16. Can I do that in the afternoon? I need some dates asap to offer for a mtg in DC or Europe w Quatari Sheika Musa.','ScheduleYes, we can do Lee in the afternoon of the 5th. If we did Musa in DC, we have many options the week if the 8th or the 15th. S. Korea FM Yu wants to see me in DC June 5 to prepare for Pres Lee\'s trip to DC on June 16. Can I do that in the afternoon? I need some dates asap to offer for a mtg in DC or Europe w Quatari Sheika Musa.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1742 - C05761802.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1742 - C05761802.txt','couple things on reshuffleAlan Johnson is named Home Secretary. He was considered the only possible alternative to Gordon, a bland, competent, Blairite, consensus choice. Johnson taking Home Secretary in effect puts an end to the coup attempt. Alistair Darling is kept as Chancellor. Ed Balls, Gordon\'s close adviser, was considered a bridge too far given Gordon\'s weakness now. But with Purnell\'s resignation Gordon named Balls\' wife, Yvette Cooper to Purnell\'s job at Work and Pensions Ministry. More later... Sid Mortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree@','couple things on reshuffleAlan Johnson is named Home Secretary. He was considered the only possible alternative to Gordon, a bland, competent, Blairite, consensus choice. Johnson taking Home Secretary in effect puts an end to the coup attempt. Alistair Darling is kept as Chancellor. Ed Balls, Gordon\'s close adviser, was considered a bridge too far given Gordon\'s weakness now. But with Purnell\'s resignation Gordon named Balls\' wife, Yvette Cooper to Purnell\'s job at Work and Pensions Ministry. More later... Sid Mortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree@','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1743 - C05761803.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1743 - C05761803.txt','MandelsonSo in the end Peter did not get Foreign Secretary. But Gordon has now created a new job and title for him: First Secretary of State. In effect, he is deputy prime minister, probably the first peer in that role, not an elected member of Commons. Gordon held a defiant late afternoon press conference: I will not waver. I will not walk away. I will get on with the job. There will be more fallout, but I think this is done. Sid Mortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree','MandelsonSo in the end Peter did not get Foreign Secretary. But Gordon has now created a new job and title for him: First Secretary of State. In effect, he is deputy prime minister, probably the first peer in that role, not an elected member of Commons. Gordon held a defiant late afternoon press conference: \"I will not waver. I will not walk away. I will get on with the job.\" There will be more fallout, but I think this is done. Sid Mortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1744 - C05761805.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1744 - C05761805.txt','FW Retiring Today Retiring TodayFYI Ladies, One of HRC\'s most committed and passionate supporters, is retiring. Although she will be at SEIU until the end of the month, her party is today. I know it would mean the world to her to get a message from HRC. an be reached at A phone call would be great. If you prefer snail mail, let me know and I will get her home address. You should also know that is very interested in serving on a task force or other position where she can help advance women\'s issues and otherwise help HRC. Thanks, Kelly Kelly Craighead Managing Director Democracy Alliance 1800 Massachusetts Ave. NW Suite 5000M Washington, DC 20036 This e-mail and any attachments thereto, is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email, and any attachments thereto, is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me and permanently delete the original copy and any copy of any e-mail, and any printout thereof. 23','FW Retiring Today Retiring TodayFYI Ladies, One of HRC\'s most committed and passionate supporters, is retiring. Although she will be at SEIU until the end of the month, her party is today. I know it would mean the world to her to get a message from HRC. an be reached at A phone call would be great. If you prefer snail mail, let me know and I will get her home address. You should also know that is very interested in serving on a task force or other position where she can help advance women\'s issues and otherwise help HRC. Thanks, Kelly Kelly Craighead Managing Director Democracy Alliance 1800 Massachusetts Ave. NW Suite 5000M Washington, DC 20036 This e-mail and any attachments thereto, is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email, and any attachments thereto, is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me and permanently delete the original copy and any copy of any e-mail, and any printout thereof. 23','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1745 - C05761807.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1745 - C05761807.txt','last email on this subjectSorry to flood your email, but I couldn\'t resist sending this to you from Ben Smith A year later, Hillary wins A year ago today, the final set of primaries made official the foregone conclusion that Barack Obama had won the primary, and Hillary Clinton lost it. There\'s far too much going on today to dwell on an anniversary, but it does seem worth noting one particular piece of news in its light: On the central health care policy debate of the Democratic Primary -- which was, to be fair, conducted within a fairly narrow frame -- Obama appears to have conceded today to a Senate plan likely to more closely resemble Clinton\'s. In a dense, careful letter to Ted Kennedy and Max Baucus, Obama offered his principles for a health care plan and conceded on a central point: He is now open to an individual mandate, which he campaigned against, and which is now being talked about by Senators of both parties with the buzzword shared responsibility. Obama still backs a hardship waiver for people unable to afford the mandate -- which is consistent with the core of his objection to the mandate. But what he cast as a principled difference of approach -- was the problem merely that people couldn\'t afford insurance? or something more? -- seems to have been conceded. Here\'s the relevant paragraph: I understand the Committees are moving towards a principle of shared responsibility -- making every American responsible for having health insurance coverage, and asking that employers share in the cost. I share the goal of ending lapses and gaps in coverage that make us less healthy and drive up everyone\'s costs, and I am open to your ideas on shared responsibility. But I believe if we are going to make people responsible for owning health insurance, we must make health care affordable. If we do end up with a system where people are responsible for their own insurance, we need to provide a hardship waiver to exempt Americans who cannot afford it. In addition, while I believe that employers have a responsibility to support health insurance for their employees, small businesses face a number of special challenges in affording health benefits and should be exempted. B6 B6 By Ben Smith 07:51 PM','last email on this subjectSorry to flood your email, but I couldn\'t resist sending this to you from Ben Smith A year later, Hillary wins A year ago today, the final set of primaries made official the foregone conclusion that Barack Obama had won the primary, and Hillary Clinton lost it. There\'s far too much going on today to dwell on an anniversary, but it does seem worth noting one particular piece of news in its light: On the central health care policy debate of the Democratic Primary -- which was, to be fair, conducted within a fairly narrow frame -- Obama appears to have conceded today to a Senate plan likely to more closely resemble Clinton\'s. In a dense, careful letter to Ted Kennedy and Max Baucus, Obama offered his principles for a health care plan and conceded on a central point: He is now open to an individual mandate, which he campaigned against, and which is now being talked about by Senators of both parties with the buzzword \"shared responsibility.\" Obama still backs a \"hardship waiver\" for people unable to afford the mandate -- which is consistent with the core of his objection to the mandate. But what he cast as a principled difference of approach -- was the problem merely that people couldn\'t afford insurance? or something more? -- seems to have been conceded. Here\'s the relevant paragraph: I understand the Committees are moving towards a principle of shared responsibility -- making every American responsible for having health insurance coverage, and asking that employers share in the cost. I share the goal of ending lapses and gaps in coverage that make us less healthy and drive up everyone\'s costs, and I am open to your ideas on shared responsibility. But I believe if we are going to make people responsible for owning health insurance, we must make health care affordable. If we do end up with a system where people are responsible for their own insurance, we need to provide a hardship waiver to exempt Americans who cannot afford it. In addition, while I believe that employers have a responsibility to support health insurance for their employees, small businesses face a number of special challenges in affording health benefits and should be exempted. B6 B6 By Ben Smith 07:51 PM','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1747 - C05761810.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1747 - C05761810.txt','Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up ProtectorateFYI ? I think Port-au-Prince Le Matin is a summary of Haitian radio programming. Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up Protectorate Port-au-Prince Le Matin June 5, 2009 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon\'s recent appointment of former US President Clinton to serve as special envoy to Haiti has been perceived by many groups, including lawmakers, political analysts, political leaders, and media commentators, as a step toward putting Haiti in a protectorate or trusteeship status. They questioned in particular the extent of Clinton\'s powers and the term of his mandate, wondering what role will be attributed to Haiti\'s elected representatives. Several pointed out that Heidi Annabi, Ban\'s special representative in Haiti, and President Rene Preval would be subservient to Clinton, their senior in rank and described by some media as Haiti\'s new chief. As expected, Haitian Government officials and most foreign diplomats hailed this nomination and expressed their optimism about it. Several political leaders objected to Clinton\'s being named special envoy to Haiti, saying that it showed the international community wanted to bring Haiti under its control. o Former Senate President Belizaire, president of the National Council of the Haitian Political Parties, pointed out that Haiti has had a foreign force in the country, the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), since 2004 and now has an envoy such as President Clinton who is in a higher position than any other UN personnel. These both indicate the country is being considered a genuine protectorate, according to Belizaire (Signal FM, 27 May). o Socialist Identity and Liberty Collective spokesman Cherubin referred to Clinton\'s mission as an umpteenth civil commission, alluding to the administrative steps France took to restore order and peace when Haiti was under French rule, intended to speed up the process of taking charge of Haiti. Cherubin added that in the current international jargon this is called colonialism of a third type, or colonialism of necessity (www.alterpresse.org, 22 May). o According to Christian Movement for a New Haiti leader Mesadieux, Ban\'s decision will further help put Haiti under foreign supervision. He asserted that the international community wants to reinforce its control over Haiti\'s administration (Radio Vision 2000, 21 May). o Dr. Eugene of the Haitian Social Christian Party, speaking on the Pickup Talk Show live from the United States, said that Clinton\'s responsibility is to control events in Haiti and he will control them in a firm manner (Radio Caraibes FM, 23 May). Eugene was offended by this appointment and called it a shame for all Haitians and a slap in the face of the entire nation (Radio Galaxie, 29 May). 24','Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up ProtectorateFYI ? I think Port-au-Prince Le Matin is a summary of Haitian radio programming. Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up Protectorate Port-au-Prince Le Matin June 5, 2009 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon\'s recent appointment of former US President Clinton to serve as special envoy to Haiti has been perceived by many groups, including lawmakers, political analysts, political leaders, and media commentators, as a step toward putting Haiti in a protectorate or trusteeship status. They questioned in particular the extent of Clinton\'s powers and the term of his mandate, wondering what role will be attributed to Haiti\'s elected representatives. Several pointed out that Heidi Annabi, Ban\'s special representative in Haiti, and President Rene Preval would be subservient to Clinton, their senior in rank and described by some media as Haiti\'s new chief. As expected, Haitian Government officials and most foreign diplomats hailed this nomination and expressed their optimism about it. Several political leaders objected to Clinton\'s being named special envoy to Haiti, saying that it showed the international community wanted to bring Haiti under its control. o Former Senate President Belizaire, president of the National Council of the Haitian Political Parties, pointed out that Haiti has had a foreign force in the country, the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), since 2004 and now has an envoy such as President Clinton who is in a \"higher position than any other UN personnel.\" These both indicate the country is being considered a \"genuine protectorate,\" according to Belizaire (Signal FM, 27 May). o Socialist Identity and Liberty Collective spokesman Cherubin referred to Clinton\'s mission as an umpteenth \"civil commission,\" alluding to the administrative steps France took to restore order and peace when Haiti was under French rule, intended to speed up the process of \"taking charge\" of Haiti. Cherubin added that in the current international jargon this is called \"colonialism of a third type, or colonialism of necessity\" (www.alterpresse.org, 22 May). o According to Christian Movement for a New Haiti leader Mesadieux, Ban\'s decision will further help put Haiti under foreign supervision. He asserted that the international community wants to reinforce its control over Haiti\'s administration (Radio Vision 2000, 21 May). o Dr. Eugene of the Haitian Social Christian Party, speaking on the \"Pickup Talk Show\" live from the United States, said that \"Clinton\'s responsibility is to control events in Haiti and he will control them in a firm manner\" (Radio Caraibes FM, 23 May). Eugene was \"offended\" by this appointment and called it \"a shame for all Haitians\" and \"a slap in the face of the entire nation\" (Radio Galaxie, 29 May). 24','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1749 - C05761815.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1749 - C05761815.txt','eDepartment Notice for 6/5/2009Importance: High See below Importance: High I received this message in The Secretary\'s Suggestion Box this morning. Importance: High Please pass this message to Secretary Clinton. Thank you so much for your support for the GLT community. This is the first time in my 24.5 year career that I have seen this type of support. I appreciate all the hard work you have done in the short time as Secretary of State. You have given so much hope to so many. I am so proud of you and your work. May God continue to bless you. Mr. Michael Pate, MN, FNP-BC Chief of Medical Clearances Office of Medical Services, MIMED ISO 9001 Registered SA-15, 1800 North Kent Street Rosslyn, VA 22203 lit Phone: (703) 875-5411 or 5413 AFAX: L703) 875-5414 Importance: High Department Notices And Announcements 30','eDepartment Notice for 6/5/2009Importance: High See below Importance: High I received this message in The Secretary\'s Suggestion Box this morning. Importance: High Please pass this message to Secretary Clinton. Thank you so much for your support for the GLT community. This is the first time in my 24.5 year career that I have seen this type of support. I appreciate all the hard work you have done in the short time as Secretary of State. You have given so much hope to so many. I am so proud of you and your work. May God continue to bless you. Mr. Michael Pate, MN, FNP-BC Chief of Medical Clearances Office of Medical Services, MIMED ISO 9001 Registered SA-15, 1800 North Kent Street Rosslyn, VA 22203 lit Phone: (703) 875-5411 or 5413 AFAX: L703) 875-5414 Importance: High Department Notices And Announcements 30','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('175 - C05739766.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\175 - C05739766.txt','LibyaAssociated Press Published September 21, 2012 BENGHAZI, lli3YA ? Hundreds of protesters angry over last week\'s killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya stormed the compound of the Islamic extremist militia suspected in the attack, evicting militiamen and setting fire to their building Friday. In an unprecedented show of public anger at Libya\'s rampant militias, the crowd overwhelmed the compound of the Ansar Al-Sharlah Brigade in the center of the eastern city of Benghazi. Ansar Al-Shariah fighters initially fired in the air to disperse the crowd, but eventually abandoned the site with their weapons and vehicles after it was overrun by waves of protesters shouting No to militias. I don\'t want to see armed men wearing Afghani-style clothes stopping me in the street to give me orders, I only want to see people in uniform, said Omar Mohammed, a university student who took part in the takeover of the site, which protesters said was done in support of the army and police. No deaths were reported in the incident, which came after tens of thousands marched in Benghazi against armed militias. One vehicle was also burned at the compound. For many Libyans, the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi was the last straw in one of the biggest problems Libya has faced since the ouster and death of longtime dictator Moamrnar Qaddafi around a year ago -- the multiple mini-armies that with their arsenals of machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades are stronger than the regular armed forces and police. The militias, a legacy of the rag-tag popular forces that fought Qaddafi\'s regime, tout themselves as protectors of Libya\'s revolution, providing security where police cannot. But many say they act like gangs, detaining and intimidating rivals and carrying out killings. Militias made up of Islamic radicals like Ansar Al-Shariah are notorious for attacks on Muslims who don\'t abide by their hardline ideology. Officials and witnesses say fighters from Ansar Al-Shariati led the attack on the U.S. consulate, which killed Amb. Chris Stevens and three other Americans. After taking over the Ansar compound, protesters then drove to attack the Benghazi headquarters of another Islamist militia, Rafallah Sahati. The militiamen opened fire on the protesters, who were largely unarmed. At least 20 were wounded, and there were unconfirmed witness reports of three protesters killed. Earlier in the day, some 30,000 people filled a broad boulevard as they marched along a lake in central Benghazi on Friday to the gates of the headquarters of Ansar Al-Shariah. No, no, to militias, the crowd chanted, filling a broad boulevard. They carried banners and signs demanding that militias disband and that the government build up police to take their place in keeping security. Benghazi is in a trap, signs read. Where is the army, where is the police?','LibyaAssociated Press Published September 21, 2012 BENGHAZI, lli3YA ? Hundreds of protesters angry over last week\'s killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya stormed the compound of the Islamic extremist militia suspected in the attack, evicting militiamen and setting fire to their building Friday. In an unprecedented show of public anger at Libya\'s rampant militias, the crowd overwhelmed the compound of the Ansar Al-Sharlah Brigade in the center of the eastern city of Benghazi. Ansar Al-Shariah fighters initially fired in the air to disperse the crowd, but eventually abandoned the site with their weapons and vehicles after it was overrun by waves of protesters shouting \"No to militias.\" \"I don\'t want to see armed men wearing Afghani-style clothes stopping me in the street to give me orders, I only want to see people in uniform,\" said Omar Mohammed, a university student who took part in the takeover of the site, which protesters said was done in support of the army and police. No deaths were reported in the incident, which came after tens of thousands marched in Benghazi against armed militias. One vehicle was also burned at the compound. For many Libyans, the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi was the last straw in one of the biggest problems Libya has faced since the ouster and death of longtime dictator Moamrnar Qaddafi around a year ago -- the multiple mini-armies that with their arsenals of machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades are stronger than the regular armed forces and police. The militias, a legacy of the rag-tag popular forces that fought Qaddafi\'s regime, tout themselves as protectors of Libya\'s revolution, providing security where police cannot. But many say they act like gangs, detaining and intimidating rivals and carrying out killings. Militias made up of Islamic radicals like Ansar Al-Shariah are notorious for attacks on Muslims who don\'t abide by their hardline ideology. Officials and witnesses say fighters from Ansar Al-Shariati led the attack on the U.S. consulate, which killed Amb. Chris Stevens and three other Americans. After taking over the Ansar compound, protesters then drove to attack the Benghazi headquarters of another Islamist militia, Rafallah Sahati. The militiamen opened fire on the protesters, who were largely unarmed. At least 20 were wounded, and there were unconfirmed witness reports of three protesters killed. Earlier in the day, some 30,000 people filled a broad boulevard as they marched along a lake in central Benghazi on Friday to the gates of the headquarters of Ansar Al-Shariah. \"No, no, to militias,\" the crowd chanted, filling a broad boulevard. They carried banners and signs demanding that militias disband and that the government build up police to take their place in keeping security. \"Benghazi is in a trap,\" signs read. \"Where is the army, where is the police?\"','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1750 - C05761816.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1750 - C05761816.txt','FurtherOk I will not suggest that but I will go back with the other suggestions and see what we can do Cherie-- I will also be in Cairo for Pres. Obama\'s speech on June 4th, but do not believe that a meeting around that occasion would be a good idea or would be possible for me timewise. I did want you to know tho in case it is raised that I will be in the region. Thx again. This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','FurtherOk I will not suggest that but I will go back with the other suggestions and see what we can do Cherie-- I will also be in Cairo for Pres. Obama\'s speech on June 4th, but do not believe that a meeting around that occasion would be a good idea or would be possible for me timewise. I did want you to know tho in case it is raised that I will be in the region. Thx again. This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1751 - C05761818.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1751 - C05761818.txt','SotomyerYes will get to work on it right away Can you get #s for me so I can call and congratulate her? 4','SotomyerYes will get to work on it right away Can you get #s for me so I can call and congratulate her? 4','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1752 - C05761823.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1752 - C05761823.txt','May 19-21Yes, I will reach out to him. Can I fit in a visit at the State Dept?? Madam Secretary- I hope this note finds you and your family doing well. I\'ve been following all of your activities over the last several months. You are doing an incredible job, which I\'m sure is a surprise to no one. I\'m going to be in DC May 19-21. We have our annual gathering out there with about 150 folks coming out from the Exchange. I know this is probably a long shot at best, but we are having a dinner for our group at the Hay Adams on Tuesday, May 19 and it would be a tremendous honor if you would come by and say a few words. If this doesn\'t work but you are in town, I\'d love to stop by for 5 minutes to say hello. Please let me know if any of this is possible. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 71','May 19-21Yes, I will reach out to him. Can I fit in a visit at the State Dept?? Madam Secretary- I hope this note finds you and your family doing well. I\'ve been following all of your activities over the last several months. You are doing an incredible job, which I\'m sure is a surprise to no one. I\'m going to be in DC May 19-21. We have our annual gathering out there with about 150 folks coming out from the Exchange. I know this is probably a long shot at best, but we are having a dinner for our group at the Hay Adams on Tuesday, May 19 and it would be a tremendous honor if you would come by and say a few words. If this doesn\'t work but you are in town, I\'d love to stop by for 5 minutes to say hello. Please let me know if any of this is possible. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 71','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1753 - C05761825.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1753 - C05761825.txt','Sydney BlumenthalFyi FYI, we have heard from an AP reporter that Sydney outed himself about coming to the Department, mentioning it without realizing he was talking to someone who actually covers our building. PJ 34','Sydney BlumenthalFyi FYI, we have heard from an AP reporter that Sydney outed himself about coming to the Department, mentioning it without realizing he was talking to someone who actually covers our building. PJ 34','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1754 - C05761826.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1754 - C05761826.txt','more on what happened...Purnell called Miliband to tell him he would resign, trying to prompt David into joining him, thereby bringing down the government. Miliband refused, tried to talk Purnell out of quitting. Mande[son was at No. 10 discussing strategy with Gordon when Purnell called at 10 pm Thursday night to tell him he resigned. Mandelson worked the phones long into the night to get the Blairites to stay put and back Gordon. He succeeded in holding the fort. Then Gordon named him First Secretary of State. Sid What can an email address say about you? Find out here.','more on what happened...Purnell called Miliband to tell him he would resign, trying to prompt David into joining him, thereby bringing down the government. Miliband refused, tried to talk Purnell out of quitting. Mande[son was at No. 10 discussing strategy with Gordon when Purnell called at 10 pm Thursday night to tell him he resigned. Mandelson worked the phones long into the night to get the Blairites to stay put and back Gordon. He succeeded in holding the fort. Then Gordon named him First Secretary of State. Sid What can an email address say about you? Find out here.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1755 - C05761827.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1755 - C05761827.txt','Follow upMadam Secretary, It was terrific to see you the other day for the photo shoot with the ambassador designees. Elaine and I are excited -- and grateful to you -- for the opportunity. As we discussed, I am in the building, working out of the transition office as the confirmation process inches forward. Elaine and I are busy gearing up but, as we discussed, I am happy to pitch in on specific projects or anything else if the need arises. In the meantime, best wishes to you and your family. Best, Lee','Follow upMadam Secretary, It was terrific to see you the other day for the photo shoot with the ambassador designees. Elaine and I are excited -- and grateful to you -- for the opportunity. As we discussed, I am in the building, working out of the transition office as the confirmation process inches forward. Elaine and I are busy gearing up but, as we discussed, I am happy to pitch in on specific projects or anything else if the need arises. In the meantime, best wishes to you and your family. Best, Lee','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1756 - C05761830.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1756 - C05761830.txt','SpeechI heard from jon. Wjc reviewed your edits Said they were all good Has some of his own (from original copy) that he said he doesn\'t feel very strongly about but they make it less wordy and easier to give. I can send that version to you if u want. He mentioned you may want the section on purpose of power at the end.','SpeechI heard from jon. Wjc reviewed your edits Said they were all good Has some of his own (from original copy) that he said he \"doesn\'t feel very strongly about\" but they make it less wordy and easier to give. I can send that version to you if u want. He mentioned you may want the section on \"purpose of power\" at the end.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1757 - C05761831.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1757 - C05761831.txt','SpeechFaxed to house. You can send it to me or if that\'s not easy for you, tomorrow is ok. I heard from jon. Wjc reviewed your edits Said they were all good Has some of his own (from original copy) that he said he doesn\'t feel very strongly about but they make it less wordy and easier to give. I can send that version to you if u want. He mentioned you may want the section on purpose of power at the end. 7','SpeechFaxed to house. You can send it to me or if that\'s not easy for you, tomorrow is ok. I heard from jon. Wjc reviewed your edits Said they were all good Has some of his own (from original copy) that he said he \"doesn\'t feel very strongly about\" but they make it less wordy and easier to give. I can send that version to you if u want. He mentioned you may want the section on \"purpose of power\" at the end. 7','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1758 - C05761833.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1758 - C05761833.txt','Mary Beth Sheridan and WPFyi I talked with Mary Beth Sheridan. This is actually a pretty good story. The thrust of the piece is that there is a great deal of concern about growing Iranian influence in Latin America ? talk of investments, projects and so forth ? but so far very little has actually appeared. In other words, the Iranians are talking a good game but not delivering. It is within this context that Mary Beth picked up on the comment by the Secretary of this large embassy in Manangua that It turns out is not under construction, at least not yet. On the record, I said that the Secretary picked this up from one of her counterparts from the region during a bilateral. If it turns out that is not happening, that\'s good news. The Iranians see themselves as the big winners in the second Gulf War. They are trying to extend their influence, particularly in their own region, but elsewhere where they see possible openings. But while they are trying to buy friends and influence people around the world, the results are clearly mixed. The story will probably run Sunday. Pi 35','Mary Beth Sheridan and WPFyi I talked with Mary Beth Sheridan. This is actually a pretty good story. The thrust of the piece is that there is a great deal of concern about growing Iranian influence in Latin America ? talk of investments, projects and so forth ? but so far very little has actually appeared. In other words, the Iranians are talking a good game but not delivering. It is within this context that Mary Beth picked up on the comment by the Secretary of this large embassy in Manangua that It turns out is not under construction, at least not yet. On the record, I said that the Secretary picked this up from one of her counterparts from the region during a bilateral. If it turns out that is not happening, that\'s good news. The Iranians see themselves as the big winners in the second Gulf War. They are trying to extend their influence, particularly in their own region, but elsewhere where they see possible openings. But while they are trying to buy friends and influence people around the world, the results are clearly mixed. The story will probably run Sunday. Pi 35','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1759 - C05761839.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1759 - C05761839.txt','B6Huma, jake and I have been discussin nd whether to recommend a change. B6 He has the option if we do this year to B6 B5 B6 B5 Do you have strong feelings? We can discuss but I wanted to email when I was thinking of it so we remembered to discuss. Cdm Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','B6Huma, jake and I have been discussin nd whether to recommend a change. B6 He has the option if we do this year to B6 B5 B6 B5 Do you have strong feelings? We can discuss but I wanted to email when I was thinking of it so we remembered to discuss. Cdm Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('176 - C05739767.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\176 - C05739767.txt','cgi draft v3 092212.docxAttachments: egi draft v3 092212.doex B5 Megan is working on a development speech but please read the below if you can this afternoon. Let me know your thoughts.','cgi draft v3 092212.docxAttachments: egi draft v3 092212.doex B5 Megan is working on a development speech but please read the below if you can this afternoon. Let me know your thoughts.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1761 - C05761844.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1761 - C05761844.txt','tonight....Hillary, that was quite wonderful, what you made possible this evening. This evening was a lovely moment. And I\'ll long remember your line about Pretty Bunkers. Good luck in translating that into policy, or even practice. Anyway, thanks. S. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036','tonight....Hillary, that was quite wonderful, what you made possible this evening. This evening was a lovely moment. And I\'ll long remember your line about \"Pretty Bunkers.\" Good luck in translating that into policy, or even practice. Anyway, thanks. S. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1764 - C05761848.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1764 - C05761848.txt','(AP) Blast in Lahore many casualtiesBlast in Lahore many casualties LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) A powerful bomb exploded in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore on Wednesday, ripping buildings apart and causing many casualties, according to officials and television footage. The mid-morning blast occurred the office of the emergency police service in main business district of Lahore. The nearby office of Pakistan\'s main intelligence agency was also badly damaged. There is a large number of casualties, local government official Khoro Pervaiz told Dawn news channel. Sporadic gunfire was heard in the area of the blast, and troops rushed to the scene. Television footage taken shortly after the blast showed emergency workers carrying at least one body covered by a blanket to an ambulance, and injured bystanders mopping blood from wounds. The blast comes as government forces are engaged in a major offensive against Taliban militants who have seized control of the northwestern Swat Valley. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTLOstate.gov 14','(AP) Blast in Lahore; many casualtiesBlast in Lahore; many casualties LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) A powerful bomb exploded in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore on Wednesday, ripping buildings apart and causing many casualties, according to officials and television footage. The mid-morning blast occurred the office of the emergency police service in main business district of Lahore. The nearby office of Pakistan\'s main intelligence agency was also badly damaged. \"There is a large number of casualties,\" local government official Khoro Pervaiz told Dawn news channel. Sporadic gunfire was heard in the area of the blast, and troops rushed to the scene. Television footage taken shortly after the blast showed emergency workers carrying at least one body covered by a blanket to an ambulance, and injured bystanders mopping blood from wounds. The blast comes as government forces are engaged in a major offensive against Taliban militants who have seized control of the northwestern Swat Valley. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTLOstate.gov 14','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1765 - C05761851.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1765 - C05761851.txt','CallsHolbrooke called for you. He\'s in abu dhabi. Jim steinberg also just called for you.','CallsHolbrooke called for you. He\'s in abu dhabi. Jim steinberg also just called for you.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1766 - C05761853.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1766 - C05761853.txt','Maria OteroI see that Maria Otero is on my schedule today for a short courtesy visit. 26','Maria OteroI see that Maria Otero is on my schedule today for a short courtesy visit. 26','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1767 - C05761854.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1767 - C05761854.txt','mini schedule 5/27/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15am OFFICE TIME 10:10am Secretary\'s Office 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:25 am ARRIVE State Department 11:30 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm WORKING LUNCH FOR EGYPTIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ARMED 1:00 pm ALI ABOUL GHEIT James Monroe Room, 81Floor *Camera spray at top. 1:15 pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 1:45 pm w/PRESMENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PHONE CALL w/PRESIDENT SHEIKH SHARIF SHEIKH ARMED 2:00 pm TRANSITIONAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN SOMALIA Secy\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/ROXANA SABERI, AMERICAN JOURNALIST 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office *Camera Spray in outer office preceding. 2:45pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 3:15pm w/PRESIDENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/IVO DAALDER, U.S. AMBASSADOR TO NATO 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00pm MEETING w/SPECIAL ENVOY GEORGE MITCHELL 5:30pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY 8:30 pm PRESIDENT MAIIMOUD ABBAS James Monroe Room, 8d\' Floor *Official photo in outer office preceding. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 18','mini schedule 5/27/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15am OFFICE TIME 10:10am Secretary\'s Office 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:25 am ARRIVE State Department 11:30 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm WORKING LUNCH FOR EGYPTIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ARMED 1:00 pm ALI ABOUL GHEIT James Monroe Room, 81Floor *Camera spray at top. 1:15 pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 1:45 pm w/PRESMENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PHONE CALL w/PRESIDENT SHEIKH SHARIF SHEIKH ARMED 2:00 pm TRANSITIONAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN SOMALIA Secy\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/ROXANA SABERI, AMERICAN JOURNALIST 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office *Camera Spray in outer office preceding. 2:45pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 3:15pm w/PRESIDENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/IVO DAALDER, U.S. AMBASSADOR TO NATO 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00pm MEETING w/SPECIAL ENVOY GEORGE MITCHELL 5:30pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY 8:30 pm PRESIDENT MAIIMOUD ABBAS James Monroe Room, 8d\' Floor *Official photo in outer office preceding. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 18','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1768 - C05761859.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1768 - C05761859.txt','Concept Paper for World Food Prize Remarks - Attached and Below (Drafted by MeganRooney) Attachments: world food prize concept note 060609.doc June 6,2009 11:30am Rooney (x7-7203, CONCEPT NOTE FOR WORLD FOOD PRIZE CEREMONY Thursday, June 11, 2009 This speech is an opportunity to signal the urgency of the problem of global hunger connect it to an array of global issues, including economic development, health and education, expanding opportunity for women, and political stability and declare the Administration\'s commitment to tackling hunger at its roots, through effective and efficient collaboration with an array of partners. Additionally, your remarks can point to a shift from past approaches by emphasizing the need to support local solutions and focus on long-term sustainability to help people feed themselves and reduce the need for emergency assistance down the road. The speech could be framed as follows: THE PRIZE AND PRIZE-WINNER You can begin by announcing the winner of the 2009 World Food Prize, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta. He has a remarkable story: born in a mud hut in Ethiopia, he got his PhD from Purdue University in plant breeding and genetics and developed strains of sorghum that are drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resistant to the Striga weed, which devastates crops across Africa. Outside the lab, he helped start the Sudanese commercial seed industry developed systems to produce, certify, and market hybrid seeds and educated farmers about the use of fertilizers and soil and water conservation. And he has trained and inspired the next generation of African agricultural scientists. A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: FROM LAB TO FARM TO MARKET TO TABLE Dr. Ejeta\'s work reflects the breadth of this issue and the comprehensive approach needed to address it?one that connects the labs where new seed technologies are developed.., the fields where small-scale farmers labor to feed their families and make a living.., the markets where food is bought and sold... and the homes where people get the nourishment they need to thrive. In many places, that food chain is broken. One billion people worldwide woke up hungry this morning and will go to sleep hungry tonight. Chronic hunger threatens health, while making it harder for people to work and students to learn, which in turn stunts economic development. Last year\'s food riots demonstrated that when food is scarce, political stability is threatened. 44','Concept Paper for World Food Prize Remarks - Attached and Below (Drafted by MeganRooney) Attachments: world food prize concept note 060609.doc June 6,2009 11:30am Rooney (x7-7203, CONCEPT NOTE FOR WORLD FOOD PRIZE CEREMONY Thursday, June 11, 2009 This speech is an opportunity to signal the urgency of the problem of global hunger; connect it to an array of global issues, including economic development, health and education, expanding opportunity for women, and political stability; and declare the Administration\'s commitment to tackling hunger at its roots, through effective and efficient collaboration with an array of partners. Additionally, your remarks can point to a shift from past approaches by emphasizing the need to support local solutions and focus on long-term sustainability to help people feed themselves and reduce the need for emergency assistance down the road. The speech could be framed as follows: THE PRIZE AND PRIZE-WINNER You can begin by announcing the winner of the 2009 World Food Prize, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta. He has a remarkable story: born in a mud hut in Ethiopia, he got his PhD from Purdue University in plant breeding and genetics and developed strains of sorghum that are drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resistant to the Striga weed, which devastates crops across Africa. Outside the lab, he helped start the Sudanese commercial seed industry; developed systems to produce, certify, and market hybrid seeds; and educated farmers about the use of fertilizers and soil and water conservation. And he has trained and inspired the next generation of African agricultural scientists. A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: FROM LAB TO FARM TO MARKET TO TABLE Dr. Ejeta\'s work reflects the breadth of this issue and the comprehensive approach needed to address it?one that connects the labs where new seed technologies are developed.., the fields where small-scale farmers labor to feed their families and make a living.., the markets where food is bought and sold... and the homes where people get the nourishment they need to thrive. In many places, that food chain is broken. One billion people worldwide woke up hungry this morning and will go to sleep hungry tonight. Chronic hunger threatens health, while making it harder for people to work and students to learn, which in turn stunts economic development. Last year\'s food riots demonstrated that when food is scarce, political stability is threatened. 44','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1769 - C05761862.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1769 - C05761862.txt','TodayGood we will proceed. Also just talked to lippert Thanks!','TodayGood we will proceed. Also just talked to lippert Thanks!','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('177 - C05739768.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\177 - C05739768.txt','H: Latest intel: Libyan leadership private discussions. SidAttachments: rim memo Libyan Leadership Private Discussions 102512,docx CONFIDENTIAL October 25, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Latest intel: Libyan leadership private discussions. SidAttachments: rim memo Libyan Leadership Private Discussions 102512,docx CONFIDENTIAL October 25, 2012 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1770 - C05761863.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1770 - C05761863.txt','today\'s meeting with Roxanne SaberiFyi Just FYI: wanted you all to know that, for S\'s meeting today with Roxanne Saberi, I deferred on my own participation in favor of the officer in the Iran office who has been doggedly working on this case for months. Erica Thibault has been working all B6 out to get messages via the Swiss and others, working with CA and the family, etc. on this case. So if S was wondering why I wasn\'t showing up, it was as a moral boost and recognition of the work Erica did on this case. Jeffrey Feltman Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State','today\'s meeting with Roxanne SaberiFyi Just FYI: wanted you all to know that, for S\'s meeting today with Roxanne Saberi, I deferred on my own participation in favor of the officer in the Iran office who has been doggedly working on this case for months. Erica Thibault has been working all B6 out to get messages via the Swiss and others, working with CA and the family, etc. on this case. So if S was wondering why I wasn\'t showing up, it was as a moral boost and recognition of the work Erica did on this case. Jeffrey Feltman Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1771 - C05761866.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1771 - C05761866.txt','Jim callHe can talk to you tomorrow, just wants to talk to before u do anything public. He has a call with susan rice at 530, after that but I told him u may be out of pocket for the evening.','Jim callHe can talk to you tomorrow, just wants to talk to before u do anything public. He has a call with susan rice at 530, after that but I told him u may be out of pocket for the evening.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1772 - C05761869.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1772 - C05761869.txt','Savage holding pattern and next stepsAttachments: Savage case - related legal background.docx On Michael Savage: Joan wanted everyone to clearly understand before any further discussion occurred with UK that Savage\'s exclusion could also have occurred under our legal regime so to the extent we want to suggest to UK that his exclusion on free speech grounds is inappropriate (or any thing of that like) that we should understand we may appear slightly hypocritical given our legal regime and actions. Background on Related Law This is what L staff, in coordination with EUR, have said to Savage\'s lawyer: ? The demarche was delivered Friday in London, to FCO and Home Office officials. The Embassy passed your letter to them, drawing their attention in particular to Mr. Savage\'s statement that he had never advocated violence and that his statements had never instigated violence. The British officials said that, given Mr. Savage\'s legal action in the UK, Treasury solicitors would contact his legal representatives directly to provide details of the comments that had given rise to the decision to exclude him. Joan 4','Savage holding pattern and next stepsAttachments: Savage case - related legal background.docx On Michael Savage: Joan wanted everyone to clearly understand before any further discussion occurred with UK that Savage\'s exclusion could also have occurred under our legal regime so to the extent we want to suggest to UK that his exclusion on free speech grounds is inappropriate (or any thing of that like) that we should understand we may appear slightly hypocritical given our legal regime and actions. Background on Related Law This is what L staff, in coordination with EUR, have said to Savage\'s lawyer: ? The demarche was delivered Friday in London, to FCO and Home Office officials. The Embassy passed your letter to them, drawing their attention in particular to Mr. Savage\'s statement that he had never advocated violence and that his statements had never instigated violence. The British officials said that, given Mr. Savage\'s legal action in the UK, Treasury solicitors would contact his legal representatives directly to provide details of the comments that had given rise to the decision to exclude him. Joan 4','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1773 - C05761870.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1773 - C05761870.txt','TodayIII explain when I see u. Not unlike what u thought. What\'s the reason from Lippert? Good we will proceed. Also just talked to lippert Thanks! , 26','TodayIII explain when I see u. Not unlike what u thought. What\'s the reason from Lippert? Good we will proceed. Also just talked to lippert Thanks! , 26','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1777 - C05761877.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1777 - C05761877.txt','ColumnsCarl says he\'s trying to reach you to get these columns up and going. Let me know if there\'s something I can do to help. Shall he just drop off a contract? I think he wants to talk timing and hardware also.','ColumnsCarl says he\'s trying to reach you to get these columns up and going. Let me know if there\'s something I can do to help. Shall he just drop off a contract? I think he wants to talk timing and hardware also.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1778 - C05761878.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1778 - C05761878.txt','confidentialHilary, You may know but for the last four years I have been working with the Qatari\'s and in particular with ssues in Qatar and I have built up a good relationship with them has approached me privately saying they are keen to get their relationship with the USA onto a more positive footing and she was hoping for a women to women one to one private meeting with you. She is happy to come to Washington if you could make some time available. Is this something you would be prepared o do. is someone who has real influence in Qatar and she has made a lot of difference already with her which I am involved as the I am sure the conversation would not be confined to these issues but would be about the US/Qatar relationship generally. Cherie Blair This message has been scanned by MailController. on and with the in','confidentialHilary, You may know but for the last four years I have been working with the Qatari\'s and in particular with ssues in Qatar and I have built up a good relationship with them has approached me privately saying they are keen to get their relationship with the USA onto a more positive footing and she was hoping for a \"women to women\" one to one private meeting with you. She is happy to come to Washington if you could make some time available. Is this something you would be prepared o do. is someone who has real influence in Qatar and she has made a lot of difference already with her which I am involved as the I am sure the conversation would not be confined to these issues but would be about the US/Qatar relationship generally. Cherie Blair This message has been scanned by MailController. on and with the in','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('178 - C05739769.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\178 - C05739769.txt','H: Latest intel: Libyan leadership private discussions. SidCONFIDENTIAL October 25, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Latest intel: Libyan leadership private discussions. SidCONFIDENTIAL October 25, 2012 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1781 - C05761883.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1781 - C05761883.txt','Can you talk?Just seeing - do you want me still to call? Pis call the house. Thx. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Can you talk?Just seeing - do you want me still to call? Pis call the house. Thx. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1782 - C05761884.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1782 - C05761884.txt','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, trusted to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums, he says. So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me. For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. Take your time. And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum. When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. Friends of mine, people I knew, he says. They contributed because I asked them to. He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done. Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing. He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though only as a hobby. Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (She\'s beautiful, he beams). 31','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, \"trusted\" to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. \"I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums,\" he says. \"So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me.\" For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately; told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem; he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. \"Take your time.\" And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that \"what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum.\" When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. \"Friends of mine, people I knew,\" he says. \"They contributed because I asked them to.\" He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: \"I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done.\" Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. \"That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing.\" He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though \"only as a hobby.\" Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (\"She\'s beautiful,\" he beams). 31','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1783 - C05761885.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1783 - C05761885.txt','Tiananmen statementSee below. cdm Given your meeting in March with NGOs working on human rights in China, I thought you might be interested in this very positive reaction from Human Rights Watch on the Secretary\'s Tiananmen statement. Karen Susan, Susan, Many thanks for the Tiananmen statement, which hit all they key points, and went a long way towards resolving any lingering ambiguity from the Secretary\'s February comments. We believe it remains crucial to make such statements every year-or until such time as the Chinese government allows for real resolution. We know these statements cause a certain amoint of diplomatic rancor, but we hope that the comfort and courage they give people also remain part of your calculations. May I trouble one of you to forward this message to Steve and Dan in Beijing, and to Carlos in DC? And please do feel free to share it with anyone else involved in the statement. Cheers, Sophie','Tiananmen statementSee below. cdm Given your meeting in March with NGOs working on human rights in China, I thought you might be interested in this very positive reaction from Human Rights Watch on the Secretary\'s Tiananmen statement. Karen Susan, Susan, Many thanks for the Tiananmen statement, which hit all they key points, and went a long way towards resolving any lingering ambiguity from the Secretary\'s February comments. We believe it remains crucial to make such statements every year-or until such time as the Chinese government allows for real resolution. We know these statements cause a certain amoint of diplomatic rancor, but we hope that the comfort and courage they give people also remain part of your calculations. May I trouble one of you to forward this message to Steve and Dan in Beijing, and to Carlos in DC? And please do feel free to share it with anyone else involved in the statement. Cheers, Sophie','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1784 - C05761886.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1784 - C05761886.txt','Re: RE:Samuelson, Heather F Thx Cdm B5 Margaret Carpenter Tel: Email: > Subject: Re: > Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 05:12:00 -0400 > Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 05:12:00 -0400 ?','Re: RE:Samuelson, Heather F Thx Cdm B5 Margaret Carpenter Tel: Email: > Subject: Re: > Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 05:12:00 -0400 > Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 05:12:00 -0400 ?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1785 - C05761889.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1785 - C05761889.txt','HRCFyi Awesome The largest ceremony in NYU historyl Thank You II III The book is a special gift Greg Albanis Senior Director of University Events Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','HRCFyi Awesome The largest ceremony in NYU historyl Thank You II III The book is a special gift Greg Albanis Senior Director of University Events Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1786 - C05761893.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1786 - C05761893.txt','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaDone - will try to work with your travel sked Margaret, you and I should interview asap. The Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, trusted to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks?not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. 38','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaDone - will try to work with your travel sked Margaret, you and I should interview asap. The Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, \"trusted\" to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks?not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. 38','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1787 - C05761895.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1787 - C05761895.txt','Thank youMadame Secretary, Thank you for the meeting today. I think I am in sync with your own thinking and would do a tremendous job for you. I understand, nonetheless, that I may not get this opportunity to support people to have a better life and to advance our own security and prosperity. Whatever happens, you have my support and counsel whenever it is helpful, in or out of government. sent from Blackberry','Thank youMadame Secretary, Thank you for the meeting today. I think I am in sync with your own thinking and would do a tremendous job for you. I understand, nonetheless, that I may not get this opportunity to support people to have a better life and to advance our own security and prosperity. Whatever happens, you have my support and counsel whenever it is helpful, in or out of government. sent from Blackberry','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1788 - C05761898.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1788 - C05761898.txt','RiceCondi rice checked in during party. She can talk tomorrow between 830 and 1045','RiceCondi rice checked in during party. She can talk tomorrow between 830 and 1045','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('179 - C05739771.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\179 - C05739771.txt','H: Latest Intel: Ubyan leadership private discussions. SidCONFIDENTIAL October 25, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Latest Intel: Ubyan leadership private discussions. SidCONFIDENTIAL October 25, 2012 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1793 - C05761905.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1793 - C05761905.txt','ScheduleThis should have been faxed to house. Here is final schedule: 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Cheryl Mills, Joan Donoghue, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS 11:40 am DEPART State Department En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION Note: 100 people attending the reception, 250 attending the luncheon. Reception called from 11:00am-12:00pm, Luncheon from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Upon arrival, Page Harrington escorts HRC to the tented Garden Terrace, as guests are sitting for the luncheon. HRC sits at the head table. At 12:00pm, Peggy Cifrino, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum event chair, delivers welcoming remarks and introduces Audrey Sheppard, Chair, Board of Directors, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. Audrey Sheppard delivers brief remarks and announces HRC as the receipent of the 2009 Annual Alice Award. HRC proceeds to stage to accept award. HRC gives brief remarks and departs, luncheon program continues.','ScheduleThis should have been faxed to house. Here is final schedule: 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Cheryl Mills, Joan Donoghue, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS 11:40 am DEPART State Department En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION Note: 100 people attending the reception, 250 attending the luncheon. Reception called from 11:00am-12:00pm, Luncheon from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Upon arrival, Page Harrington escorts HRC to the tented Garden Terrace, as guests are sitting for the luncheon. HRC sits at the head table. At 12:00pm, Peggy Cifrino, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum event chair, delivers welcoming remarks and introduces Audrey Sheppard, Chair, Board of Directors, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. Audrey Sheppard delivers brief remarks and announces HRC as the receipent of the 2009 Annual Alice Award. HRC proceeds to stage to accept award. HRC gives brief remarks and departs, luncheon program continues.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1794 - C05761906.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1794 - C05761906.txt','Fwd: Invite: Building a National Strategy for Global Development Invite: Building a National Strategy for Global Developmentfyi Forwarded message','Fwd: Invite: Building a National Strategy for Global Development Invite: Building a National Strategy for Global Developmentfyi Forwarded message','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1795 - C05761909.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1795 - C05761909.txt','The speech hit a home run todayFYI Thank you! Dr. Allan E. Goodman President and CEO Institute of International Education 809 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017-3580 Phone: Fax: (212)984-5566 INi1 $Xl( 0,h Anniversary Learn more about IIE and our work. Visit us online today! www.iie.orq Fulbright Program: www.fulbrightonline.org / Scholar Rescue Fund: www.iie.org/srf IIE Membership Network: www.iienetwork.orq IIE Publications: vovw.iiebooks.org / Your Definitive Study Abroad Resources: www.iiepassport.orq 11','The speech hit a home run todayFYI Thank you! Dr. Allan E. Goodman President and CEO Institute of International Education 809 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017-3580 Phone: Fax: (212)984-5566 INi1 $Xl( 0,h Anniversary Learn more about IIE and our work. Visit us online today! www.iie.orq Fulbright Program: www.fulbrightonline.org / Scholar Rescue Fund: www.iie.org/srf IIE Membership Network: www.iienetwork.orq IIE Publications: vovw.iiebooks.org / Your Definitive Study Abroad Resources: www.iiepassport.orq 11','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1796 - C05761910.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1796 - C05761910.txt','chicagoFYI','chicagoFYI','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1797 - C05761911.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1797 - C05761911.txt','Read out on Hearing with Zelikow testimony and document draft press guidance on Zelikow documentFYI With respect to our interests, it went great. They had so many witnesses (five on a single panel) that Zelikow didn\'t get that much play and the memo itself even less. Zelikow mentioned in his opening statement, matter of factly, that his memo was located and that it was undergoing declassification review. Senator Whitehouse didn\'t even mention that he had read the classified memo, and Coburn was in attendance but left before he could ask any questions. Dave What was the upshot of the hearing?','Read out on Hearing with Zelikow testimony and document draft press guidance on Zelikow documentFYI With respect to our interests, it went great. They had so many witnesses (five on a single panel) that Zelikow didn\'t get that much play and the memo itself even less. Zelikow mentioned in his opening statement, matter of factly, that his memo was located and that it was undergoing declassification review. Senator Whitehouse didn\'t even mention that he had read the classified memo, and Coburn was in attendance but left before he could ask any questions. Dave What was the upshot of the hearing?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1798 - C05761912.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1798 - C05761912.txt','Mini Schedule 5/14/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:00 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:00 am PHONE CALL w/GHANAIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MUMUNI 9:15 am Secretary\'s Office 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PHONE CALL w/SAUDI PRINCE SAUD AL-FAISAL 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/LATVIAN PRESIDENT VALDIS ZATLERS 11:30 am Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:30 am BRIEF MEETING/PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR 11:50 am PARTICIPANTS James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 12:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ DOUG HATTAWAY 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ PHIL LEVINE 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ ROY SPENCE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/IVIALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Y.B. DATUK 3:00 pm ANIFAH bin HAJI AMAN Secy\'s Conf Rm. *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:00 pm PRESS AVAILABILITY w/MALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:15 pm Y.B. DATUK ANIFAH bin HAM AMAN Treaty Room 3:30 pm MEETING w/ELIZABETH BAGLEY AND KRIS BALDERSTON 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm OFFICE TIME 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 5/14/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:00 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:00 am PHONE CALL w/GHANAIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MUMUNI 9:15 am Secretary\'s Office 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PHONE CALL w/SAUDI PRINCE SAUD AL-FAISAL 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/LATVIAN PRESIDENT VALDIS ZATLERS 11:30 am Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:30 am BRIEF MEETING/PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR 11:50 am PARTICIPANTS James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 12:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ DOUG HATTAWAY 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ PHIL LEVINE 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ ROY SPENCE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/IVIALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Y.B. DATUK 3:00 pm ANIFAH bin HAJI AMAN Secy\'s Conf Rm. *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:00 pm PRESS AVAILABILITY w/MALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:15 pm Y.B. DATUK ANIFAH bin HAM AMAN Treaty Room 3:30 pm MEETING w/ELIZABETH BAGLEY AND KRIS BALDERSTON 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm OFFICE TIME 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1799 - C05761913.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1799 - C05761913.txt','Phil gordon was confirmed by the Senate this evening15','Phil gordon was confirmed by the Senate this evening15','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('18 - C05739575.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\18 - C05739575.txt','One More PhotoAnother photo. !Carnal Lakhdhir P Executive Assistant 202-647-1598','One More PhotoAnother photo. !Carnal Lakhdhir P Executive Assistant 202-647-1598','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('180 - C05739772.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\180 - C05739772.txt','H: Latest intel: Libyan leadership private discussions. SidFyi and send around as you choose. CONFIDENTIAL October 25, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Latest intel: Libyan leadership private discussions. SidFyi and send around as you choose. CONFIDENTIAL October 25, 2012 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45');
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Her presence and her message added luster to the event. Greg reported record attendance for an NYU Commencement and largest seated graduation in NYC history: over 27,000. Sorry I missed seeing you but I understand many did... I hope the Secretary was pleased. All the best, Lynne Lynne P. Brown Senior Vice President for University Relations & Public Affairs','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1803 - C05761918.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1803 - C05761918.txt','the Cable BROADCAST NOTICE: Dan Piccuta - RetirementThe New ForeienPolicv.com Passport : Tom Ricks : Dan Drezner : Stephen Walt : David Rothkopf : Marc Lynch The Cable : Madam Secretary : Net Effect : Shadow Govt. : The Argument : The Call US Embassy Beijing decapitated Thu, 05/14/2009 - 10:04am Citing the desire to spend more time with his wife, the charge d\'affaires of the U.S. embassy in Beijing, Dan Piccuta, has announced his retirement, a notice issued to embassy employees and obtained by The Cable says. Piccuta\'s departure will leave the embassy decapitated as of July 1, a source said. If the process for selecting an ambassador to Beijing wasn\'t in high gear before, we better hope it is now, the official said. The U.S. embassy in Beijing will also need a formal, actual deputy chief of mission. One possibility -- that Bill Weinstein, who has been the effective DCM in Beijing for four months now, would be able to drop the acting title. (The Cable previously reported that several people had turned down the Beijing ambassador job.) Piccuta\'s retirement announcement here: It seems to me that for some time now we have been living in a non-stop diplomatic highlights film. I won\'t soon forget the thrill of supporting our US Olympic family, the President and other Americans during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games. We can be proud to have safely and securely consolidated employees at our beautiful new embassy where proximity to colleagues and techno wizardry have catalyzed collaboration in our professional efforts. To that list we can now add our contributions to the engagement with China of a new U.S. administration through mutual efforts to build a positive, cooperative and comprehensive bilateral relationship. Your accomplishments are too numerous to mention in more detail, but the depth, breadth and excellence of our agencies and posts in China are acclaimed as without equal among U.S. diplomatic missions. Just as important have been successes in improving work-life balance throughout the Mission, in facilitating employment of our family members, and in promoting the sense of community and mutual support among employees, sections, and agencies as well as with constituent and neighboring posts. I am hopeful that some have noticed the effort to provide deserving officers, specialists, family members and LES employees with opportunities for professional growth including in supervisory and leadership roles. Because of the ever-increasing diversity and talent of our team, the exit of any one colleague has never diluted our combined strength nor caused us or the Department concern. I am therefore confident that we will manage the many transitions we\'ll address in the coming months with exceptional competence and that we can count on each others\' support as we prepare for new leadership throughout','\"the Cable\" BROADCAST NOTICE: Dan Piccuta - RetirementThe New ForeienPolicv.com Passport : Tom Ricks : Dan Drezner : Stephen Walt : David Rothkopf : Marc Lynch The Cable : Madam Secretary : Net Effect : Shadow Govt. : The Argument : The Call US Embassy Beijing \"decapitated\" Thu, 05/14/2009 - 10:04am Citing the desire to spend more time with his wife, the charge d\'affaires of the U.S. embassy in Beijing, Dan Piccuta, has announced his retirement, a notice issued to embassy employees and obtained by The Cable says. Piccuta\'s departure will leave the embassy \"decapitated\" as of July 1, a source said. \"If the process for selecting an ambassador to Beijing wasn\'t in high gear before, we better hope it is now,\" the official said. The U.S. embassy in Beijing will also need a formal, actual deputy chief of mission. One possibility -- that Bill Weinstein, who has been the effective DCM in Beijing for four months now, would be able to drop the \"acting\" title. (The Cable previously reported that several people had turned down the Beijing ambassador job.) Piccuta\'s retirement announcement here: It seems to me that for some time now we have been living in a non-stop diplomatic highlights film. I won\'t soon forget the thrill of supporting our US Olympic family, the President and other Americans during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games. We can be proud to have safely and securely consolidated employees at our beautiful new embassy where proximity to colleagues and techno wizardry have catalyzed collaboration in our professional efforts. To that list we can now add our contributions to the engagement with China of a new U.S. administration through mutual efforts to build a positive, cooperative and comprehensive bilateral relationship. Your accomplishments are too numerous to mention in more detail, but the depth, breadth and excellence of our agencies and posts in China are acclaimed as without equal among U.S. diplomatic missions. Just as important have been successes in improving work-life balance throughout the Mission, in facilitating employment of our family members, and in promoting the sense of community and mutual support among employees, sections, and agencies as well as with constituent and neighboring posts. I am hopeful that some have noticed the effort to provide deserving officers, specialists, family members and LES employees with opportunities for professional growth including in supervisory and leadership roles. Because of the ever-increasing diversity and talent of our team, the exit of any one colleague has never diluted our combined strength nor caused us or the Department concern. I am therefore confident that we will manage the many transitions we\'ll address in the coming months with exceptional competence and that we can count on each others\' support as we prepare for new leadership throughout','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1804 - C05761919.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1804 - C05761919.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneCheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative ? it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CIO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our corporate IT but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec,','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneCheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative ? it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CIO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our \"corporate IT\" but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec,','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1805 - C05761920.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1805 - C05761920.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for Everyonesure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan <<Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx>> Susan H. Swart Chief Information Officer Department of State (202) 647-2889','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for Everyonesure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan <<Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx>> Susan H. Swart Chief Information Officer Department of State (202) 647-2889','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1806 - C05761921.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1806 - C05761921.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State 62,?? ? r Fobs for Everyonefixed. speaking with Paul - just blind copied you on something re: global health. otherwise, rest will keep. cdm -fir ? hj lore ours of productivity at State Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CIO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our corporate IT but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate','624,000 more hours of productivity at State 62,?? ? r Fobs for Everyonefixed. speaking with Paul - just blind copied you on something re: global health. otherwise, rest will keep. cdm -fir ? hj lore ours of productivity at State Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CIO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our \"corporate IT\" but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1807 - C05761922.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1807 - C05761922.txt','Timeline & Deliverables for your review [EMAIL TO CDM FROM ARCM] Timeline & Deliverables for your reviewAttachments: CDM.TimelineDeliverables.05.13.09.docx FYI in case there is anything you want me to address ? Alec and I meet weekly and have been driving toward a plan for how he will deploy his time and resources. This is his first pass on which we are meeting to discuss tomorrow. cdm Cheryl: In anticipation of our meeting tomorrow, below and attached are a timeline and deliverables as we discussed last week. I am having a lot of fun. I\'m working my tail off, which I enjoy. If demand is an indicator of performance, I think I\'m getting off to a strong start. I\'m wound up about my concept of 21st century statecraft (and loved hearing those words come out of HRC\'s mouth at NYU) and am wound up about the possibilities of government to people and people to government communication as a way of revolutionizing statecraft and empowering people across the globe. I think this can be a major part of HRC\'s legacy. Anyway ... here\'s the requested content for your review:','Timeline & Deliverables for your review [EMAIL TO CDM FROM ARCM] Timeline & Deliverables for your reviewAttachments: CDM.TimelineDeliverables.05.13.09.docx FYI in case there is anything you want me to address ? Alec and I meet weekly and have been driving toward a plan for how he will deploy his time and resources. This is his first pass on which we are meeting to discuss tomorrow. cdm Cheryl: In anticipation of our meeting tomorrow, below and attached are a timeline and deliverables as we discussed last week. I am having a lot of fun. I\'m working my tail off, which I enjoy. If demand is an indicator of performance, I think I\'m getting off to a strong start. I\'m wound up about my concept of 21st century statecraft (and loved hearing those words come out of HRC\'s mouth at NYU) and am wound up about the possibilities of government to people and people to government communication as a way of revolutionizing statecraft and empowering people across the globe. I think this can be a major part of HRC\'s legacy. Anyway ... here\'s the requested content for your review:','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1808 - C05761923.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1808 - C05761923.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 B5 fixed. speaking with Paul - just blind copied you on something re: global health. otherwise, rest will keep. cdm Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart Chief Information Officer Department of State (202) 647-2889','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 B5 fixed. speaking with Paul - just blind copied you on something re: global health. otherwise, rest will keep. cdm Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart Chief Information Officer Department of State (202) 647-2889','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1809 - C05761924.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1809 - C05761924.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 yes I have some ideas we can discuss tomorrow. Can you stay until 7 if we need the time? B5 B6 cdm B5 B5 B6 B6 B5 B6 Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our corporate IT but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 yes I have some ideas we can discuss tomorrow. Can you stay until 7 if we need the time? B5 B6 cdm B5 B5 B6 B6 B5 B6 Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our \"corporate IT\" but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('181 - C05739774.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\181 - C05739774.txt','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1810 - C05761925.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1810 - C05761925.txt','Euro election UK predictable shockLabour finishes third behind the far right UK Independence Party. Labour percent just below 16. Sid A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!','Euro election UK predictable shockLabour finishes third behind the far right UK Independence Party. Labour percent just below 16. Sid A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1811 - C05761926.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1811 - C05761926.txt','Timeline & Deliverables for your review [EMAIL TO CDM FROM AROSS] Timeline & Deliverables for your review3pm What time are you meeting w him? FYI in case there is anything you want me to address - Alec and I meet weekly and have been driving toward a plan for how he will deploy his time and resources. This is his first pass on which we are meeting to discuss tomorrow. cdm Cheryl: In anticipation of our meeting tomorrow, below and attached are a timeline and deliverables as we discussed last week. I am having a lot of fun. I\'m working my tail off, which I enjoy. If demand is an indicator of performance, I think I\'m getting off to a strong start.','Timeline & Deliverables for your review [EMAIL TO CDM FROM AROSS] Timeline & Deliverables for your review3pm What time are you meeting w him? FYI in case there is anything you want me to address - Alec and I meet weekly and have been driving toward a plan for how he will deploy his time and resources. This is his first pass on which we are meeting to discuss tomorrow. cdm Cheryl: In anticipation of our meeting tomorrow, below and attached are a timeline and deliverables as we discussed last week. I am having a lot of fun. I\'m working my tail off, which I enjoy. If demand is an indicator of performance, I think I\'m getting off to a strong start.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1812 - C05761927.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1812 - C05761927.txt','Mtg w/ HRC tomorrowHeads up Cheryl, I need to see her alone. I won\'t be talking about the speech. AMS','Mtg w/ HRC tomorrowHeads up Cheryl, I need to see her alone. I won\'t be talking about the speech. AMS','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1813 - C05761928.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1813 - C05761928.txt','Saberi family wheels upfyi Colleagues, FYI. We have confirmation from the Swiss that the Saberi family has left Tehran. Elisa -','Saberi family wheels upfyi Colleagues, FYI. We have confirmation from the Swiss that the Saberi family has left Tehran. Elisa -','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1814 - C05761929.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1814 - C05761929.txt','Phil Gordonfyi FYI, Phil was confirmed by the Senate this evening. 18','Phil Gordonfyi FYI, Phil was confirmed by the Senate this evening. 18','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1815 - C05761932.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1815 - C05761932.txt','1 page trip report from china, korea, and rome 1 page trip reportThere are lots of longer cables out of this trip, but these are my dominant impressions. B6 Trip Report: Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Rome Anne-Marie Slaughter Shanghai: I was driven around the expo site and saw how far advanced the Chinese pavilion is, also the Canadian and Brazilian pavilions that are facing and adjacent to us, and many spectacular European pavilions. In addition to the overwhelming size and grandeur of the expo site as a whole ? it will be like the New York World\'s Fair on steroids ? what struck me is that we must also hold up our end with the many visitors who will be coming from the Americas. The video of the history of world expositions that plays in the Shanghai exposition building and will help open the expo itself is a visual of rising American power ? repeated expos in the 19th and 20th centuries in New York, Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco and other American cities. Expos are the soft power Olympics and hence a key part of smart power we should be willing to ask Congress for money and consider it extremely well spent in terms of building American power in the world ? and cheap at the price. I also had several meals and meetings with members of what I am coming to think of as the American diaspora ? talented and entrepreneurial Chinese-Americans and Chinese raised/educated in America who have come back to China to live on the economic frontier ? and who are spreading American values with them. They gave a very optimistic picture of the Chinese economy. Beijing: I had dinner with new media figures In my official meetings on the S&ED we made real progress, getting the Chinese to agree to a closed meeting just with the four principals and getting them to agree to consider a model of a joint statement that we will now provide I made very clear that a joint statement was critical to getting results. Later in the day we had a breakthrough with the Deputy Minister of Commerce, who agreed to working level meetings and concrete bottom-up joint projects on development assistance. His staff agreed to meet w/ the AID person at our embassy for the first time ? as the embassy said, clearly the Chinese have decided to move forward w/ us on multiple fronts. in','1 page trip report from china, korea, and rome 1 page trip reportThere are lots of longer cables out of this trip, but these are my dominant impressions. B6 Trip Report: Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Rome Anne-Marie Slaughter Shanghai: I was driven around the expo site and saw how far advanced the Chinese pavilion is, also the Canadian and Brazilian pavilions that are facing and adjacent to us, and many spectacular European pavilions. In addition to the overwhelming size and grandeur of the expo site as a whole ? it will be like the New York World\'s Fair on steroids ? what struck me is that we must also hold up our end with the many visitors who will be coming from the Americas. The video of the history of world expositions that plays in the Shanghai exposition building and will help open the expo itself is a visual of rising American power ? repeated expos in the 19th and 20th centuries in New York, Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco and other American cities. Expos are the soft power Olympics and hence a key part of smart power; we should be willing to ask Congress for money and consider it extremely well spent in terms of building American power in the world ? and cheap at the price. I also had several meals and meetings with members of what I am coming to think of as \"the American diaspora\" ? talented and entrepreneurial Chinese-Americans and Chinese raised/educated in America who have come back to China to live on the economic frontier ? and who are spreading American values with them. They gave a very optimistic picture of the Chinese economy. Beijing: I had dinner with \"new media figures\" In my official meetings on the S&ED we made real progress, getting the Chinese to agree to a closed meeting just with the four principals and getting them to agree to consider a model of a joint statement that we will now provide; I made very clear that a joint statement was critical to getting results. Later in the day we had a breakthrough with the Deputy Minister of Commerce, who agreed to working level meetings and concrete \"bottom-up\" joint projects on development assistance. His staff agreed to meet w/ the AID person at our embassy for the first time ? as the embassy said, clearly the Chinese have decided to move forward w/ us on multiple fronts. in','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1817 - C05761995.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1817 - C05761995.txt','Mini schedule 5-15-098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFIN 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am (t) PHONE CALL w/INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER PRANAB 9:30 am (t) KUMAR MUKEFUEE Secretary\'s Office? 9:30 am MEETING w/DOUG HATTAWAY 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:05 am PHOTO OP w/ KEVIN GATELY & DAUGHTER 10:10 amSecretary\'s Office *Kevin works for Lew Lukens. 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/DEFENSE SECRETARY GATES AND 11:15 am GENERAL JONES White House Situation Room 11:30 am DEPART White House, En route State Department 11:45 am OFFICE TIME 12:50 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:55 pm DEPART State Department En route White House 1:00 pm ARRIVE White House 1:05 pmWEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 1:35 pmOval Office 1:40 pmDEPART White House *En route State Department 1:45 pmARRIVE State Department 2:00 pmS WEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR IVO DAALDER, 75','Mini schedule 5-15-098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFIN 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am (t) PHONE CALL w/INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER PRANAB 9:30 am (t) KUMAR MUKEFUEE Secretary\'s Office? 9:30 am MEETING w/DOUG HATTAWAY 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:05 am PHOTO OP w/ KEVIN GATELY & DAUGHTER 10:10 amSecretary\'s Office *Kevin works for Lew Lukens. 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/DEFENSE SECRETARY GATES AND 11:15 am GENERAL JONES White House Situation Room 11:30 am DEPART White House, En route State Department 11:45 am OFFICE TIME 12:50 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:55 pm DEPART State Department En route White House 1:00 pm ARRIVE White House 1:05 pmWEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 1:35 pmOval Office 1:40 pmDEPART White House *En route State Department 1:45 pmARRIVE State Department 2:00 pmS WEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR IVO DAALDER, 75','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1818 - C05762001.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1818 - C05762001.txt','Cabinet mtgIt is actually not a full cabinet meeting today -- those agencies that received recovery money were invited to attend/participate. We were welcome to send a representative though, not sure if we have anyone going. I heard on the radio that there is a Cabinet mtg this am. Is there? Can I go? If not, who are we sending?','Cabinet mtgIt is actually not a full cabinet meeting today -- those agencies that received recovery money were invited to attend/participate. We were welcome to send a representative though, not sure if we have anyone going. I heard on the radio that there is a Cabinet mtg this am. Is there? Can I go? If not, who are we sending?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('182 - C05739775.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\182 - C05739775.txt','cgi draft v3 092212.docxMegan is working on a development speech but please read the below if you can this afternoon. B5 et me know your thoughts.','cgi draft v3 092212.docxMegan is working on a development speech but please read the below if you can this afternoon. B5 et me know your thoughts.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1820 - C05762012.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1820 - C05762012.txt','Cabinet mtgWill do. Find out if either Jack Lew or Pat Kennedy wants to go. It is actually not a full cabinet meeting today -- those agencies that received recovery money were invited to attend/participate. We were welcome to send a representative though, not sure if we have anyone going. I heard on the radio that there is a Cabinet mtg this am. Is there? Can I go? If not, who are we sending? B6','Cabinet mtgWill do. Find out if either Jack Lew or Pat Kennedy wants to go. It is actually not a full cabinet meeting today -- those agencies that received recovery money were invited to attend/participate. We were welcome to send a representative though, not sure if we have anyone going. I heard on the radio that there is a Cabinet mtg this am. Is there? Can I go? If not, who are we sending? B6','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1821 - C05762030.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1821 - C05762030.txt','DPRK Reportedly Sentences U.S. Journalists(SBU) DPRK\'s state news agency has reported the country\'s top court has convicted two U.S. journalists and sentenced them to 12 years in labor prison. The two were convicted of an unspecified grave crime against the nation and of illegally crossing into the DPRK, according to media. The Operations Center is working to gather additional information. 14','DPRK Reportedly Sentences U.S. Journalists(SBU) DPRK\'s state news agency has reported the country\'s top court has convicted two U.S. journalists and sentenced them to 12 years in labor prison. The two were convicted of an unspecified \"grave crime\" against the nation and of illegally crossing into the DPRK, according to media. The Operations Center is working to gather additional information. 14','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1822 - C05762050.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1822 - C05762050.txt','Calls tomorrowWant to give you an update on the calls you requested. The ones confirmed are: - Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo confirmed for 900am. No translator needed. - Thai FM Kasit confirmed for right after. No translator needed. Waiting on indonesia. I left u call sheet and bios on your desk before I left. Ops will call the house.','Calls tomorrowWant to give you an update on the calls you requested. The ones confirmed are: - Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo confirmed for 900am. No translator needed. - Thai FM Kasit confirmed for right after. No translator needed. Waiting on indonesia. I left u call sheet and bios on your desk before I left. Ops will call the house.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1823 - C05762065.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1823 - C05762065.txt','All 3 calls confirmedAll speak english. Ops will connect. In order are: - 9am: Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo. - 9:15am: Indonesian FM Wirajuda. - 9:30am: Thai FM Kasit 12','All 3 calls confirmedAll speak english. Ops will connect. In order are: - 9am: Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo. - 9:15am: Indonesian FM Wirajuda. - 9:30am: Thai FM Kasit 12','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1825 - C05762087.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1825 - C05762087.txt','Cabinet mtgPat Kennedy will be attending. Find out if either Jack Lew or Pat Kennedy wants to go. It is actually not a full cabinet meeting today -- those agencies that received recovery money were invited to attend/participate. We were welcome to send a representative though, not sure if we have anyone going. I heard on the radio that there is a Cabinet mtg this am. Is there? Can I go? If not, who are we sending?','Cabinet mtgPat Kennedy will be attending. Find out if either Jack Lew or Pat Kennedy wants to go. It is actually not a full cabinet meeting today -- those agencies that received recovery money were invited to attend/participate. We were welcome to send a representative though, not sure if we have anyone going. I heard on the radio that there is a Cabinet mtg this am. Is there? Can I go? If not, who are we sending?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1827 - C05762143.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1827 - C05762143.txt','All 3 calls confirmedNo additional call sheets for them. You have the bios for them which have their names and pronounciation. Will I get info/names for Philipines and Indonesia? All speak english. Ops will connect. In order are: -9am: Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo. -9:15am: Indonesian FM Wirajuda. - 9:30am: Thai FM Kasit 3','All 3 calls confirmedNo additional call sheets for them. You have the bios for them which have their names and pronounciation. Will I get info/names for Philipines and Indonesia? All speak english. Ops will connect. In order are: -9am: Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo. -9:15am: Indonesian FM Wirajuda. - 9:30am: Thai FM Kasit 3','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1828 - C05762151.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1828 - C05762151.txt','Are you still hereI called house and got vm I came to ny last night Have a few things for you Or already in NY? Pls call me when you can. Thx. 4','Are you still hereI called house and got vm I came to ny last night Have a few things for you Or already in NY? Pls call me when you can. Thx. 4','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1829 - C05762162.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1829 - C05762162.txt','Are you still hereI sent call sheet for indonesia for marina to give you. I called house and got vm I came to ny last night Have a few things for you Or already in NY? Pls call me when you can. Thx.','Are you still hereI sent call sheet for indonesia for marina to give you. I called house and got vm I came to ny last night Have a few things for you Or already in NY? Pls call me when you can. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1830 - C05762178.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1830 - C05762178.txt','axelrod wants your email - remind me to discuss with you if.i forget axelrod wants your email - remind me to discuss with you if i forgetWill take care of it. Can you send to him or do you want me toiDoes he know I can\'t look at it all day so he needs to contact me thru you or Huma or Lauren during work hours. 1,','axelrod wants your email - remind me to discuss with you if.i forget axelrod wants your email - remind me to discuss with you if i forgetWill take care of it. Can you send to him or do you want me toiDoes he know I can\'t look at it all day so he needs to contact me thru you or Huma or Lauren during work hours. 1,','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1831 - C05762196.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1831 - C05762196.txt','DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALL DPRK AMCTI DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALLPrecursor to earlier email I sent you CA/OCS and EAP/K held a one-hour conference call today with the families of the detained journalists. During the call, we briefed the families on the Swedish Ambassador\'s consular visit with Ms. Ling and Ms. Lee on May 15 recent progress on efforts to arrange the release of the two women an update on the proposed letter from the Secretary Media: Although the families have thus far shown restraint from approaching the media to publicize their story, they are increasingly anxious in response to the DPRK\'s announcement of a June 4 trial date. They now feel that a media appeal is necessary and would be helpful to their case, citing the public attention given the Saberi case. They are considering doing interviews on Larry King Live and/or The O\'Reilly Factor. B6 1.4(D) B1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 1.4(D) B1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 05/15/2029 A','DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALL DPRK AMCTI\" DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALLPrecursor to earlier email I sent you CA/OCS and EAP/K held a one-hour conference call today with the families of the detained journalists. During the call, we briefed the families on the Swedish Ambassador\'s consular visit with Ms. Ling and Ms. Lee on May 15; recent progress on efforts to arrange the release of the two women; an update on the proposed letter from the Secretary; Media: Although the families have thus far shown restraint from approaching the media to publicize their story, they are increasingly anxious in response to the DPRK\'s announcement of a June 4 trial date. They now feel that a media appeal is necessary and would be helpful to their case, citing the public attention given the Saberi case. They are considering doing interviews on Larry King Live and/or The O\'Reilly Factor. B6 1.4(D) B1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 1.4(D) B1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 05/15/2029 A','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1832 - C05762203.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1832 - C05762203.txt','Mini Schedule 6/8/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MTG w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN 11:30 am HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 11:40 am DEPART State Department *En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION 12:30 pm Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 12:35 pm DEPART Sewall-Belmont House *En route State Department 12:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:40 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:40 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ HAMBY ARELLANO 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office *Personnel mtg. 2:00 pm PHOTO w/VISITING MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS 2:10 pm Treaty Room 2:15 pm MEETING w/MEMBERS OF U.S. COMMISSION ON 2:45 pm INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray at top. 3:00 pm BILATERAL w/INDONESIAN F.M. NOER HASSAN 3:30 pm WIRAJUDA Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:30 pm JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/INDONESIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:40 pm NOER HASSAN WIRAJUDA Treaty Room 3:45 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30pm MEETING WITH ANNE-MARIE SLAUGHTER 4:50pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50pm OFFICE TIME 6:00pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 6/8/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MTG w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN 11:30 am HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 11:40 am DEPART State Department *En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION 12:30 pm Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 12:35 pm DEPART Sewall-Belmont House *En route State Department 12:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:40 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:40 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ HAMBY ARELLANO 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office *Personnel mtg. 2:00 pm PHOTO w/VISITING MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS 2:10 pm Treaty Room 2:15 pm MEETING w/MEMBERS OF U.S. COMMISSION ON 2:45 pm INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray at top. 3:00 pm BILATERAL w/INDONESIAN F.M. NOER HASSAN 3:30 pm WIRAJUDA Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:30 pm JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/INDONESIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:40 pm NOER HASSAN WIRAJUDA Treaty Room 3:45 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30pm MEETING WITH ANNE-MARIE SLAUGHTER 4:50pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50pm OFFICE TIME 6:00pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1833 - C05762219.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1833 - C05762219.txt','Let me clarify my prior emailMy apologies ? I was offline this morning. We will get you that document. There are Qs+As thru out the briefing book but not yet a document of the most likely/contentious ones. That\'s what I\'m looking to get next week. Thx. 7','Let me clarify my prior emailMy apologies ? I was offline this morning. We will get you that document. There are Qs+As thru out the briefing book but not yet a document of the most likely/contentious ones. That\'s what I\'m looking to get next week. Thx. 7','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1834 - C05762225.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1834 - C05762225.txt','Gordon survives...The Parliamentary Labour Party meeting is just Over. Gordon has survived. The event, held in private, was high drama and anticlimax at once. The chair asked for rebels to come forward and speak. Only one prominent person emerged, Charles Clarke, former Home Secretary and Blairite the rest were a handful of about a half-dozen backbenchers. Their remarks about how Brown was bringing the party down were poorly received. The party, after all, was in no mood for breaking ranks and rewarding disloyalty. With this paltry showing, the opposition petered out, at least for now. Gordon then gave a speech, strong on analysis, discussing that his government was paying the price for getting the country through a difficult recession, suffering from the worst parliamentary crisis since Lloyd George and still had a program to offer. He also make the point that when the party had split int he past it was over ideology or policy and there were no stated differences presented by the opposition. So for now, Gordon has won. Sid An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!','Gordon survives...The Parliamentary Labour Party meeting is just Over. Gordon has survived. The event, held in private, was high drama and anticlimax at once. The chair asked for rebels to come forward and speak. Only one prominent person emerged, Charles Clarke, former Home Secretary and Blairite; the rest were a handful of about a half-dozen backbenchers. Their remarks about how Brown was bringing the party down were poorly received. The party, after all, was in no mood for breaking ranks and rewarding disloyalty. With this paltry showing, the opposition petered out, at least for now. Gordon then gave a speech, strong on analysis, discussing that his government was paying the price for getting the country through a difficult recession, suffering from the worst parliamentary crisis since Lloyd George and still had a program to offer. He also make the point that when the party had split int he past it was over ideology or policy and there were no stated differences presented by the opposition. So for now, Gordon has won. Sid An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1835 - C05762235.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1835 - C05762235.txt','Sri Lanka updateImportance: High Sir, 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Gautam Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 05/15/2029 8','Sri Lanka updateImportance: High Sir, 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Gautam Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 05/15/2029 8','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1836 - C05762238.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1836 - C05762238.txt','Tom donilon just called for you21','Tom donilon just called for you21','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1838 - C05762241.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1838 - C05762241.txt','NYTimes - Utah Governor to Become Ambassador to ChinaUtah Governor to Become Ambassador to China By Jeff Zeleny Updated President Obama on Saturday selected one of the nation\'s leading Republican governors to serve as the ambassador to China, nominating Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman for the diplomatic post that Mr. Obama called as important as any in the world. We will launch a new era of partnership between our two nations that will advance our shared dreams of opportunity and security in America, in Asia and around the world, Mr. Obama said. I can think of no more important assignment than creating the kinds of bridges between our two countries that will determine the well being not just of Americans and Chinese, but also the future of the world. In a morning announcement at the White House, Mr. Huntsman stood at the president\'s side in the Diplomatic Room and accepted the position that he said came as a surprise. As a co-chairman of Senator John McCain\'s presidential campaign last year, Mr. Huntsman said he did not expect to be called into action by the person who beat us. Mr. Huntsman, 49, learned to speak Mandarin Chinese from his days as a Mormon missionary in Taiwan. He has worked in two Bush administrations, serving as the ambassador to Singapore in the final year of George H.W. Bush\'s term and as a deputy United States trade ambassador for George W. Bush. For Mr. Obama, whose advisers already have their eyes set on his re-election in 2012, the selection of Mr. Huntsman is something of a political coup. He has emerged as one of the nation\'s most visible Republican governors and was expected to at least consider seeking his party\'s presidential nomination to run against Mr. Obama. In the breadth of issues at stake, this ambassadorship is as important as any in the world, Mr. Obama said. I believe there is much to be gained from a closer working relationship with China, but improved relationships will require candor on issues in which we don\'t always agree. As the Republican Party forges through a period of reinvention, Mr. Huntsman has been a leading voice for the direction of the party. He has been a political moderate on issues like immigration, gay rights and the environment, even though he represented one of the most conservative states in the country.','NYTimes - Utah Governor to Become Ambassador to ChinaUtah Governor to Become Ambassador to China By Jeff Zeleny Updated President Obama on Saturday selected one of the nation\'s leading Republican governors to serve as the ambassador to China, nominating Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman for the diplomatic post that Mr. Obama called \"as important as any in the world.\" \"We will launch a new era of partnership between our two nations that will advance our shared dreams of opportunity and security in America, in Asia and around the world,\" Mr. Obama said. \"I can think of no more important assignment than creating the kinds of bridges between our two countries that will determine the well being not just of Americans and Chinese, but also the future of the world.\" In a morning announcement at the White House, Mr. Huntsman stood at the president\'s side in the Diplomatic Room and accepted the position that he said came as a surprise. As a co-chairman of Senator John McCain\'s presidential campaign last year, Mr. Huntsman said he did not expect to be \"called into action by the person who beat us.\" Mr. Huntsman, 49, learned to speak Mandarin Chinese from his days as a Mormon missionary in Taiwan. He has worked in two Bush administrations, serving as the ambassador to Singapore in the final year of George H.W. Bush\'s term and as a deputy United States trade ambassador for George W. Bush. For Mr. Obama, whose advisers already have their eyes set on his re-election in 2012, the selection of Mr. Huntsman is something of a political coup. He has emerged as one of the nation\'s most visible Republican governors and was expected to at least consider seeking his party\'s presidential nomination to run against Mr. Obama. \"In the breadth of issues at stake, this ambassadorship is as important as any in the world,\" Mr. Obama said. \"I believe there is much to be gained from a closer working relationship with China, but improved relationships will require candor on issues in which we don\'t always agree.\" As the Republican Party forges through a period of reinvention, Mr. Huntsman has been a leading voice for the direction of the party. He has been a political moderate on issues like immigration, gay rights and the environment, even though he represented one of the most conservative states in the country.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1839 - C05762251.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1839 - C05762251.txt','FwThoughts? Will call you around 720 am','FwThoughts? Will call you around 720 am','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('184 - C05739778.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\184 - C05739778.txt','Not a dry eye in NEAPls print. Including mine. Her remarks were really moving. Chris was an amazing Man. Such a huge loss. You know, I was in Libya before coming here and in my almost ten years, i have never worked with such a calm, cool headed, funny diplomat. Made it all seem really easy- even in one of the hardest places to work in the world. Thx This is from the spokesperson in NEA. It\'s true. Please tell the Secretary how much her words meant to us down here. The statement was amazing and the delivery was so heartfelt and genuine. We\'re really blown away. Please thank her for us.','Not a dry eye in NEAPls print. Including mine. Her remarks were really moving. Chris was an amazing Man. Such a huge loss. You know, I was in Libya before coming here and in my almost ten years, i have never worked with such a calm, cool headed, funny diplomat. Made it all seem really easy- even in one of the hardest places to work in the world. Thx This is from the spokesperson in NEA. It\'s true. Please tell the Secretary how much her words meant to us down here. The statement was amazing and the delivery was so heartfelt and genuine. We\'re really blown away. Please thank her for us.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1840 - C05762253.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1840 - C05762253.txt','Thank you...againFyi Secretary Clinton\'s remarks at her Friday press conference with the Turkish Foreign Minister continued this Administration\'s excellent efforts to restore the credibility of the U.S. with Greece and Cyprus ? which will lead to important progress in the region. As you know, the Bush Administration consistently hid and defended actions by Turkey that were injurious to Cyprus and Greece, inconsistent with American values and principals, and also not in Turkey\'s best interests. We highlighted for the top leaders in our community that Secretary Clinton once again in front of the Turkish Foreign Minister, called for a bi-zonal and bi-communal federation for Cyprus as well as expressed the United States\' strong support for freedom of religion. With Secretary Clinton and others doing these kinds of things, America is moving to correct the biggest road block to a Cyprus settlement ? restoring American credibility with the Greek-Cypriots which was badly lost during the Bush Administration. Keep up the great work! Andy Manatos and Mike Manatos THE NATIONAL COORDINATED EFFORT OF HELLENES (CEH) 1100 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 393-7790 [fax] (202) 628-0225 E-mail: CoordinatedEffort@IVIanatos.com Remarks With Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC June 5, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Minister Davutoglu and I just had a very productive, broad-ranging, comprehensive discussion. And it is a great privilege to welcome him here to the State Department within the very first weeks of his having been appointed foreign minister. Of course, I was very honored to have gone to Turkey very early in my term as Secretary of State, and President Obama had a wonderful visit to Turkey. And all of that is to confirm the strength and importance of our partnership and alliance. We have a lot of work to do together. Turkey, the United States, and the entire global community certainly face a great number of challenges, but we also see opportunities. So our message coming out of the meeting today and our prior meetings is that we\'re going to deepen and strengthen our cooperation on an ongoing basis, because we believe that both Turkey and the United States have unique roles to play.','Thank you...againFyi Secretary Clinton\'s remarks at her Friday press conference with the Turkish Foreign Minister continued this Administration\'s excellent efforts to restore the credibility of the U.S. with Greece and Cyprus ? which will lead to important progress in the region. As you know, the Bush Administration consistently hid and defended actions by Turkey that were injurious to Cyprus and Greece, inconsistent with American values and principals, and also not in Turkey\'s best interests. We highlighted for the top leaders in our community that Secretary Clinton once again in front of the Turkish Foreign Minister, called for a \"bi-zonal and bi-communal federation\" for Cyprus as well as expressed the United States\' strong support for \"freedom of religion.\" With Secretary Clinton and others doing these kinds of things, America is moving to correct the biggest road block to a Cyprus settlement ? restoring American credibility with the Greek-Cypriots which was badly lost during the Bush Administration. Keep up the great work! Andy Manatos and Mike Manatos THE NATIONAL COORDINATED EFFORT OF HELLENES (CEH) 1100 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 393-7790 [fax] (202) 628-0225 E-mail: CoordinatedEffort@IVIanatos.com Remarks With Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC June 5, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Minister Davutoglu and I just had a very productive, broad-ranging, comprehensive discussion. And it is a great privilege to welcome him here to the State Department within the very first weeks of his having been appointed foreign minister. Of course, I was very honored to have gone to Turkey very early in my term as Secretary of State, and President Obama had a wonderful visit to Turkey. And all of that is to confirm the strength and importance of our partnership and alliance. We have a lot of work to do together. Turkey, the United States, and the entire global community certainly face a great number of challenges, but we also see opportunities. So our message coming out of the meeting today and our prior meetings is that we\'re going to deepen and strengthen our cooperation on an ongoing basis, because we believe that both Turkey and the United States have unique roles to play.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1841 - C05762254.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1841 - C05762254.txt','I just faxed latest barnard draft for you to review.16','I just faxed latest barnard draft for you to review.16','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1842 - C05762256.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1842 - C05762256.txt','Philippine Burma StatementFyi Colleagues, Per Mr. Gibbons request, please see below. Best regards, George Learned, Watch Officer State Department Operations Center Ops - Following Secretary Clinton\'s call on Saturday, May 16, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo had the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) issue the following statement on Sunday, May 17. The statement is on the Philippine DFA website. Much appreciated if you would inform S staff and other appropriate folk: Philippine Statement: The Philippine Government is deeply troubled and outraged over the filing of trumped up charges against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and her transfer to Insein prison, particularly when concerns have been raised regarding her health condition. These recent incidents will surely impede the process of national reconciliation and the Roadmap to Democracy in Myanmar. We urge the government of Myanmar to resolve the matter speedily, and to release Aung San Suu Kyi immediately and unconditionally. Regards 17','Philippine Burma StatementFyi Colleagues, Per Mr. Gibbons request, please see below. Best regards, George Learned, Watch Officer State Department Operations Center Ops - Following Secretary Clinton\'s call on Saturday, May 16, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo had the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) issue the following statement on Sunday, May 17. The statement is on the Philippine DFA website. Much appreciated if you would inform S staff and other appropriate folk: Philippine Statement: The Philippine Government is deeply troubled and outraged over the filing of trumped up charges against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and her transfer to Insein prison, particularly when concerns have been raised regarding her health condition. These recent incidents will surely impede the process of national reconciliation and the Roadmap to Democracy in Myanmar. We urge the government of Myanmar to resolve the matter speedily, and to release Aung San Suu Kyi immediately and unconditionally. Regards 17','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1844 - C05762260.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1844 - C05762260.txt','Mini Schedule 6/9/097:45 am ARRIVE The Vice President\'s Residence 7:45 am WEEKLY BREAKFAST w/VICE PRESIDENT BlDEN 8:30 am The Vice President\'s Residence 8:30 am DEPART The Vice President\'s Residence *En route State Department 8:40 am ARRIVE State Department 8:40 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am CALL TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office *5 Members: McGovern, Donald Payne, Sam Farr, Niki Tsongas and Doris Matsui. 10:00am OFFICE TIME 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am MEETING w/ERIC GOOSBY, NOMINEE FOR GLOBAL AIDS 11:00 am COORDINATOR Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/MONGOLIAN FOREIGN MINISTER SUICHBAATAR 11:30 am BATBOLD Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray w/ welcome remarks in Treaty Room preceding. 12:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:15 pm ARRIVE White House 12:15 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/LARRY SUMMERS, DIRECTOR NATIONAL 1:15 pm ECONOMIC COUNCIL White House Mess 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30 pm OFFICE TIME 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MIICE FROMAN, NSC 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEKLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 6:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 29','Mini Schedule 6/9/097:45 am ARRIVE The Vice President\'s Residence 7:45 am WEEKLY BREAKFAST w/VICE PRESIDENT BlDEN 8:30 am The Vice President\'s Residence 8:30 am DEPART The Vice President\'s Residence *En route State Department 8:40 am ARRIVE State Department 8:40 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am CALL TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office *5 Members: McGovern, Donald Payne, Sam Farr, Niki Tsongas and Doris Matsui. 10:00am OFFICE TIME 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am MEETING w/ERIC GOOSBY, NOMINEE FOR GLOBAL AIDS 11:00 am COORDINATOR Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/MONGOLIAN FOREIGN MINISTER SUICHBAATAR 11:30 am BATBOLD Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray w/ welcome remarks in Treaty Room preceding. 12:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:15 pm ARRIVE White House 12:15 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/LARRY SUMMERS, DIRECTOR NATIONAL 1:15 pm ECONOMIC COUNCIL White House Mess 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30 pm OFFICE TIME 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MIICE FROMAN, NSC 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEKLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 6:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 29','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1846 - C05762262.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1846 - C05762262.txt','QuestionsJust arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Che I or Jake on that one. dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- and sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically sawy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary','QuestionsJust arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Che I or Jake on that one. dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- and sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically sawy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1847 - C05762263.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1847 - C05762263.txt','Sri LankeIt sounds as tho the war may be over. I want to move on a few fronts that I\'d like to discuss. Pls let me know when I can call you--and what #. Thx. lo','Sri LankeIt sounds as tho the war may be over. I want to move on a few fronts that I\'d like to discuss. Pls let me know when I can call you--and what #. Thx. lo','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1848 - C05762264.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1848 - C05762264.txt','Sri Lanka army: 3 Tamil Tiger leaders killedFyi Colombo (AP) ? Sri Lanka\'s military says special forces have killed the head of the Tamil Tigers\' political wing and two other top leaders in the northern war zone. There has been no word yet on the whereabouts of the group\'s top leader, Velupillai Prabhakaran. A senior military official says an attack Sunday night killed rebels\' political wing leaders Balasingham Nadesan, head of rebels\' peace secretariat Seevaratnam Puleedevan and a military leader known as Ramesh. Tim Davis Watch Officer Operations Center 202-647-1512 20','Sri Lanka army: 3 Tamil Tiger leaders killedFyi Colombo (AP) ? Sri Lanka\'s military says special forces have killed the head of the Tamil Tigers\' political wing and two other top leaders in the northern war zone. There has been no word yet on the whereabouts of the group\'s top leader, Velupillai Prabhakaran. A senior military official says an attack Sunday night killed rebels\' political wing leaders Balasingham Nadesan, head of rebels\' peace secretariat Seevaratnam Puleedevan and a military leader known as Ramesh. Tim Davis Watch Officer Operations Center 202-647-1512 20','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('185 - C05739779.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\185 - C05739779.txt','Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned US. reliance on local Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still In Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S, reliance on local militia (McClatchy)militia (McClatchy) Cheryl Before the attack, Egypt, Turkey, Sudan, Italy, Tunisia, France and the UN had rep there France and the UN pulled out after 9/11 But the question being posed has a false premise, i.e. that the US depended on foreign militia while the others depended on their own resources The US had tertiary dependence on the militia, as our primary and secondary reliance was on first the OS personnel arid the second on the QRF The others did not have an internal second Regards pat Do we know who still has a dip presence there today? Thank you Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia By Nancy A. Youssef McClatchy Newspapers On the day of the attack, U.S. officials had spotted a police officer taking photos of the compound from a villa under construction across the streets. This was the view the officer would have had of the compound. - Nancy A. Youssef /MCT Even before the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, diplomats from other nations and Libyan security officials had questioned the wisdom of a U.S. decision to rely primarily on members of a local militia to protect its compound here. Diplomats here told McClatchy that while it\'s customary to depend on local forces to protect diplomatic missions, only the United States of the 10 or so foreign missions here allowed the local militia to be the first line of defense. The others said they instead depended on military forces from their own country to provide security. A few months ago, there was a small attack here and the Libyans fled, said a diplomat from a European nation who asked that he not be further identified so that he could speak candidly about his assessment of security here. After that, I decided to only use special forces from his own country. We never considered using the brigades, he said, referring to the 17th of February Brigade, the local militia that was considered the primary security force for the U.S. mission. We assumed the United States had a special relationship with the brigades. Said another diplomat who requested anonymity for the same reasons: I would never depend on the brigades. The diplomat said he believed U.S. officials were unaware of the extremist links of those who were guarding them. The mistake of the Americans was not following the trail of Islamic radicals,\' he said. For some, the cost of supplying security made operating in Benghazi prohibitive. The British, for example, brought in their own troops and also hired Libyans to provide security, according to Khalid al Hadar, who owns the compound that the British used as their offices here. But after a June attack on the British ambassador\'s convoy, the British withdrew from Benghazi. A British official told McClatchy that the realization that security would require a larger ? and more expensive ? British force in Benghazi helped fuel that decision. Hadar said the British still check in periodically on their compound, where a shot-up bulletproof windshield from the June ambush still sits in what was the consulate\'s carport. Who was responsible for determining how the United States protected its consulate here remains unclear two months after Stevens\' death. According to the State Department, the ambassador, in consultation with deputies','Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned US. reliance on local Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still In Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S, reliance on local militia (McClatchy)militia (McClatchy) Cheryl Before the attack, Egypt, Turkey, Sudan, Italy, Tunisia, France and the UN had rep there France and the UN pulled out after 9/11 But the question being posed has a false premise, i.e. that the US depended on foreign militia while the others depended on their own resources The US had tertiary dependence on the militia, as our primary and secondary reliance was on first the OS personnel arid the second on the QRF The others did not have an internal second Regards pat Do we know who still has a dip presence there today? Thank you Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia By Nancy A. Youssef McClatchy Newspapers On the day of the attack, U.S. officials had spotted a police officer taking photos of the compound from a villa under construction across the streets. This was the view the officer would have had of the compound. - Nancy A. Youssef /MCT Even before the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, diplomats from other nations and Libyan security officials had questioned the wisdom of a U.S. decision to rely primarily on members of a local militia to protect its compound here. Diplomats here told McClatchy that while it\'s customary to depend on local forces to protect diplomatic missions, only the United States of the 10 or so foreign missions here allowed the local militia to be the first line of defense. The others said they instead depended on military forces from their own country to provide security. \"A few months ago, there was a small attack here and the Libyans fled,\" said a diplomat from a European nation who asked that he not be further identified so that he could speak candidly about his assessment of security here. \"After that, I decided to only use special forces\" from his own country. \"We never considered using the brigades,\" he said, referring to the 17th of February Brigade, the local militia that was considered the primary security force for the U.S. mission. \"We assumed the United States had a special relationship with the brigades.\" Said another diplomat who requested anonymity for the same reasons: \"I would never depend on the brigades.\" The diplomat said he believed U.S. officials were unaware of the extremist links of those who were guarding them. \"The mistake of the Americans was not following the trail of Islamic radicals,\' he said. For some, the cost of supplying security made operating in Benghazi prohibitive. The British, for example, brought in their own troops and also hired Libyans to provide security, according to Khalid al Hadar, who owns the compound that the British used as their offices here. But after a June attack on the British ambassador\'s convoy, the British withdrew from Benghazi. A British official told McClatchy that the realization that security would require a larger ? and more expensive ? British force in Benghazi helped fuel that decision. Hadar said the British still check in periodically on their compound, where a shot-up bulletproof windshield from the June ambush still sits in what was the consulate\'s carport. Who was responsible for determining how the United States protected its consulate here remains unclear two months after Stevens\' death. According to the State Department, the ambassador, in consultation with deputies','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1850 - C05762267.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1850 - C05762267.txt','women finally win in Kuwait!4 women were elected to be members of parliament for the first time. As you remember (because you were an eloquent voice for them), women finally won the right to vote and stand for office in 2005, but failed to win seats in the two previous election cycles. You know some of the women who won, including Rola Dashti, who was one of the women who got the Vital Voices award and had been part of the long-time struggle. I told Lissa. You might want to mention in your Barnard speech. Recession-proof vacation ideas. Find free things to do in the U.S.','women finally win in Kuwait!4 women were elected to be members of parliament for the first time. As you remember (because you were an eloquent voice for them), women finally won the right to vote and stand for office in 2005, but failed to win seats in the two previous election cycles. You know some of the women who won, including Rola Dashti, who was one of the women who got the Vital Voices award and had been part of the long-time struggle. I told Lissa. You might want to mention in your Barnard speech. Recession-proof vacation ideas. Find free things to do in the U.S.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1851 - C05762268.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1851 - C05762268.txt','Early Draft: International Energy CoordinatorJake/Jim/Bill: Attached and below is a draft of the international energy coordinator position. I have been speaking with David Goldwyn regarding this position, which the Secretary has offered and he has accepted. We now are in the devil in the details position description both to encompass the scope and authority of the role to accomplish key objectives in international energy security but also to fulfill the mission outlined by the legislation that the Secretary embraced in QFRs from Senator Lugar (who created this position and has been unhappy about it\'s double-hatting in the past rather than a dedicated staffing). Please review and advise of any suggested edits or revisions. My goal is to seek to get this to David in the early afternoon. This is. as you will see. a bit of a high wire act as?I','Early Draft: International Energy CoordinatorJake/Jim/Bill: Attached and below is a draft of the international energy coordinator position. I have been speaking with David Goldwyn regarding this position, which the Secretary has offered and he has accepted. We now are in the devil in the details position description both to encompass the scope and authority of the role to accomplish key objectives in international energy security but also to fulfill the mission outlined by the legislation that the Secretary embraced in QFRs from Senator Lugar (who created this position and has been unhappy about it\'s double-hatting in the past rather than a dedicated staffing). Please review and advise of any suggested edits or revisions. My goal is to seek to get this to David in the early afternoon. This is. as you will see. a bit of a high wire act as?I','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1852 - C05762269.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1852 - C05762269.txt','Early Draft: International Energy CoordinatorFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Cheryl, David Goldwyn is a very collegial personality, and could make this work either way. Bill Jake/Jim/Bill: Attached and below is a draft of the international energy coordinator position. I have been speaking with David Goldwyn regarding this position, which the Secretary has offered and he has accepted. We now are in the devil in the details position description both to encompass the scope and authority of the role to accomplish key objectives in international energy security but also to fulfill the mission outlined by the legislation that the Secretary embraced in QFRs from Senator Lugar (who created this position and has been unhappy about it\'s double-hatting in the past rather than a dedicated staffing). Please review and advise of any suggested edits or revisions. My goal is to seek to get this to David in the early afternoon. This is, as you will see, a bit of a high wire act as:','Early Draft: International Energy CoordinatorFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Cheryl, David Goldwyn is a very collegial personality, and could make this work either way. Bill Jake/Jim/Bill: Attached and below is a draft of the international energy coordinator position. I have been speaking with David Goldwyn regarding this position, which the Secretary has offered and he has accepted. We now are in the devil in the details position description both to encompass the scope and authority of the role to accomplish key objectives in international energy security but also to fulfill the mission outlined by the legislation that the Secretary embraced in QFRs from Senator Lugar (who created this position and has been unhappy about it\'s double-hatting in the past rather than a dedicated staffing). Please review and advise of any suggested edits or revisions. My goal is to seek to get this to David in the early afternoon. This is, as you will see, a bit of a high wire act as:','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1854 - C05762271.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1854 - C05762271.txt','CallsWe have two calls for today: -canadian fm wanting to discuss sri lanka - qatar fm on burma. You want to try and do on drives today? Or when we get back to office? 21','CallsWe have two calls for today: -canadian fm wanting to discuss sri lanka - qatar fm on burma. You want to try and do on drives today? Or when we get back to office? 21','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1856 - C05762276.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1856 - C05762276.txt','Mini Schedule 5/18/098:00 am DEPART Private Residence 9:00 am En route UN Building 9:00 am ARRIVE UN Building 9:00 am FOLLOWING IN HER FOOTSTEPS BREAKFAST HONORING 10:00 am ELEANOR ROOSEVELT UN Delegates Dining Room, UN Building 10:00 am DEPART United Nations Building *En route OTR 10:30 am OTR 12:30 pm Location: Tbd 1:00 pm ARRIVE Barnard College 1:00 pm PULL-ASIDES w/PAOLA RAMOS AND KATE PYNOOS 1:10 pm Location Tbd 1:15 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT BARNARD COLLEGE\'s 2009 2:30 pm COMMENCEMENT South Lawn, Columbia Campus 3:00 pm DEPART Barnard College *En route LaGuardia Airport 3:30 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 4:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport (LGA) via US Airways Shuttle #2181 5:16 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 5:30 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport *En route State Department 5:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 5:45 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 6:30 pm State Department 6:30 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 6:55 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER 8:30 pm BINYAMIN NETANYAHU James Monroe Room, 8th floor *Official photo at top. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 23','Mini Schedule 5/18/098:00 am DEPART Private Residence 9:00 am En route UN Building 9:00 am ARRIVE UN Building 9:00 am \"FOLLOWING IN HER FOOTSTEPS\" BREAKFAST HONORING 10:00 am ELEANOR ROOSEVELT UN Delegates Dining Room, UN Building 10:00 am DEPART United Nations Building *En route OTR 10:30 am OTR 12:30 pm Location: Tbd 1:00 pm ARRIVE Barnard College 1:00 pm PULL-ASIDES w/PAOLA RAMOS AND KATE PYNOOS 1:10 pm Location Tbd 1:15 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT BARNARD COLLEGE\'s 2009 2:30 pm COMMENCEMENT South Lawn, Columbia Campus 3:00 pm DEPART Barnard College *En route LaGuardia Airport 3:30 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 4:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport (LGA) via US Airways Shuttle #2181 5:16 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 5:30 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport *En route State Department 5:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 5:45 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 6:30 pm State Department 6:30 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 6:55 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER 8:30 pm BINYAMIN NETANYAHU James Monroe Room, 8th floor *Official photo at top. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 23','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1857 - C05762278.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1857 - C05762278.txt','CallsLet\'s try on drives. We have two calls for today: -canadian fm wanting to discuss sri lanka - qatar fm on burma. You want to try and do on drives today? Or when we get back to office? 24','CallsLet\'s try on drives. We have two calls for today: -canadian fm wanting to discuss sri lanka - qatar fm on burma. You want to try and do on drives today? Or when we get back to office? 24','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1858 - C05762279.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1858 - C05762279.txt','CallsThey r starting now I have speeches too, just checking to see if u have edits for barnard. I will get there in about 10 minutes so they could start the prelims. I have both speeches. Ok its a mob scene here All your people. They will start the program as soon as you get to your table. All on with speech? Let\'s try on drives.','CallsThey r starting now I have speeches too, just checking to see if u have edits for barnard. I will get there in about 10 minutes so they could start the prelims. I have both speeches. Ok its a mob scene here All your people. They will start the program as soon as you get to your table. All on with speech? Let\'s try on drives.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1859 - C05762281.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1859 - C05762281.txt','Follow upI did update a number of your contacts while you were at the FAPE dinner last Monday. They all were saved. I updated them from what I have in my blackberry, so this is from memory, but there were probably more: Philippe Monica Jake Andrew Melanne Todd Stern Steinberg Jack Lew Kris Lissa Pam Tamera Anne Marie Slaughter Miguel R Robert Wood Rob Russo Laura Pena Heather Samuelson I\'m making a list of other building people you may not have, and I\'ll do them tonight when you are in Netenyahu dinner. They include: Ian Kelly Dan Fried Chris Hill Glyn Davies Jeff Feltman Tom Shannon Karen Stewart Richard Greene Michael PoIt Joan Donoghue Jim Thessin Reno HArnish Derek Chollet Ed Lacey George Mitchell Stephen Bosworth Dick Morningstar Paul SeIva Alec Ross Dennis Ross 26 Which names did you put in? Maybe they didn\'t save. But I need a lot. Pls make a list and I will check and add if necessary. I\'d like to set up call to Sonia Gandhi in next few days. 27','Follow upI did update a number of your contacts while you were at the FAPE dinner last Monday. They all were saved. I updated them from what I have in my blackberry, so this is from memory, but there were probably more: Philippe Monica Jake Andrew Melanne Todd Stern Steinberg Jack Lew Kris Lissa Pam Tamera Anne Marie Slaughter Miguel R Robert Wood Rob Russo Laura Pena Heather Samuelson I\'m making a list of other building people you may not have, and I\'ll do them tonight when you are in Netenyahu dinner. They include: Ian Kelly Dan Fried Chris Hill Glyn Davies Jeff Feltman Tom Shannon Karen Stewart Richard Greene Michael PoIt Joan Donoghue Jim Thessin Reno HArnish Derek Chollet Ed Lacey George Mitchell Stephen Bosworth Dick Morningstar Paul SeIva Alec Ross Dennis Ross 26 Which names did you put in? Maybe they didn\'t save. But I need a lot. Pls make a list and I will check and add if necessary. I\'d like to set up call to Sonia Gandhi in next few days. 27','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('186 - C05739780.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\186 - C05739780.txt','How are the hearings going?Just starting had to have a little come to with some of our colleagues but folks now on board. FIR is up there with them','How are the hearings going?Just starting had to have a little come to with some of our colleagues but folks now on board. FIR is up there with them','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1860 - C05762305.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1860 - C05762305.txt','Hillary: Can you open attachment? FYI, memo. SidAttachments: HRC memo Iran torture 061409.docx Choose the home loan that saves you the most $$$. Agents available at ditech.com','Hillary: Can you open attachment? FYI, memo. SidAttachments: HRC memo Iran torture 061409.docx Choose the home loan that saves you the most $$$. Agents available at ditech.com','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1862 - C05762312.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1862 - C05762312.txt','Gordon Brown called... SidGordon Brown called me today to convey his very best to you, etc, etc, taking the phone from Shaun, in the office they now work in together, right after Shaun briefed me that he and Gordon will be meeting with Martin McGuiness together on Wednesday and may want your help with Adams. I said that he and Gordon should let me know before Wednesday whether your involvement is essential and what they request. That is fine with them and Shaun will get back to me. Sid Refinance and lower payments online with Ditech. Visit wwvv.ditech.com Today!','Gordon Brown called... SidGordon Brown called me today to convey his very best to you, etc, etc, taking the phone from Shaun, in the office they now work in together, right after Shaun briefed me that he and Gordon will be meeting with Martin McGuiness together on Wednesday and may want your help with Adams. I said that he and Gordon should let me know before Wednesday whether your involvement is essential and what they request. That is fine with them and Shaun will get back to me. Sid Refinance and lower payments online with Ditech. Visit wwvv.ditech.com Today!','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1863 - C05762313.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1863 - C05762313.txt','NotesDavid miliband called and asking to talk in next few hours. Says topic for call is Iran in run-up to meeting of EU Foreign Ministers. I\'m getting points from jake/dennis/phil. Also, I set up conf call for you, cheryl and jake for 6:45pm so u can do en route airport. Ok? I came to dc earlier and am taking my mom to airport right now. Worked out seating with usss so you are set. Tomorrow coming at 7:30 with','NotesDavid miliband called and asking to talk in next few hours. Says topic for call is Iran in run-up to meeting of EU Foreign Ministers. I\'m getting points from jake/dennis/phil. Also, I set up conf call for you, cheryl and jake for 6:45pm so u can do en route airport. Ok? I came to dc earlier and am taking my mom to airport right now. Worked out seating with usss so you are set. Tomorrow coming at 7:30 with','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1864 - C05762315.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1864 - C05762315.txt','Big Speech DraftYou will be getting a fax shortly of a very rough draft of the big speech. There are still many holes, and placeholders, in it. Hopefully it\'s enough to spur some of your own thinking.','Big Speech DraftYou will be getting a fax shortly of a very rough draft of the big speech. There are still many holes, and placeholders, in it. Hopefully it\'s enough to spur some of your own thinking.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1865 - C05762317.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1865 - C05762317.txt','6:45pm conference callYou should call into ops when u get in car. They will patch you into Jake and cheryl. I told them 6:45pm. 88','6:45pm conference callYou should call into ops when u get in car. They will patch you into Jake and cheryl. I told them 6:45pm. 88','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1866 - C05762326.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1866 - C05762326.txt','QuestionsStrobe--I would love the name of the young man. Just send to me and I will circulate. Will you be coming to our India lunch tomorrow? H also, I\'ve got great young guy (30ish) to suggest for the assistant position if you\'re interested in someone of huge promise and total dedication and immense intelligence again, don\'t know whether to do this one with you directly or with jake or Cheryl Are you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Strobe-- I\'ve seen wice running and walking in front of my house, once ?A and sent greetings to you. EB6 As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary','QuestionsStrobe--I would love the name of the young man. Just send to me and I will circulate. Will you be coming to our India lunch tomorrow? H also, I\'ve got great young guy (30ish) to suggest for the assistant position if you\'re interested in someone of huge promise and total dedication and immense intelligence again, don\'t know whether to do this one with you directly or with jake or Cheryl Are you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Strobe-- I\'ve seen wice running and walking in front of my house, once ?A and sent greetings to you. EB6 As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1867 - C05762328.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1867 - C05762328.txt','QuestionsThanks, Hillary. I\'m attaching the CV of and have also sent it to Jake. I\'d have loved to attend the B6 India lunch, but I\'ve got a long-standing working lunch with the Managing Global Insecurity project at Brookings that Carlos Pascual set up and has been leading. Tom Pickering, Tim Wirth, Chet Crocker, Esther Brimmer, and various other such will be there, and I can\'t pull out (my office had passed this word to yours). I\'m so pleased you\'re going to India. It was your trip to the region, with Chelsea, in 95 that established the momentum for Bill\'s. I\'ll always remember you talk (with slide show) at State after you returned. I\'ll send you tomorrow my book Engaging India now that you\'re re- engaging them. Hard work ahead of on non-pro, as you know. Hope to see you before long. I\'m taking to Italy B6 and Turkey for two weeks next Saturday. Warmest regards, Strobe Strobe--I would love the name of the young man. Just send to me and I will circulate. Will you be coming to our India lunch tomorrow? H also, I\'ve got great young guy (30ish) to suggest for the assistant position if you\'re interested in someone of huge promise and total dedication and immense intelligence again, don\'t know whether to do this one with you directly or with jake or Cheryl Are you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Just arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Cheryl or Jake on that one. & dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- I\'ve seen twice running and walking in front of my house, once \\A/ and sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary','QuestionsThanks, Hillary. I\'m attaching the CV of and have also sent it to Jake. I\'d have loved to attend the B6 India lunch, but I\'ve got a long-standing working lunch with the \"Managing Global Insecurity\" project at Brookings that Carlos Pascual set up and has been leading. Tom Pickering, Tim Wirth, Chet Crocker, Esther Brimmer, and various other such will be there, and I can\'t pull out (my office had passed this word to yours). I\'m so pleased you\'re going to India. It was your trip to the region, with Chelsea, in 95 that established the momentum for Bill\'s. I\'ll always remember you talk (with slide show) at State after you returned. I\'ll send you tomorrow my book \"Engaging India\" now that you\'re re- engaging them. Hard work ahead of on non-pro, as you know. Hope to see you before long. I\'m taking to Italy B6 and Turkey for two weeks next Saturday. Warmest regards, Strobe Strobe--I would love the name of the young man. Just send to me and I will circulate. Will you be coming to our India lunch tomorrow? H also, I\'ve got great young guy (30ish) to suggest for the assistant position if you\'re interested in someone of huge promise and total dedication and immense intelligence again, don\'t know whether to do this one with you directly or with jake or Cheryl Are you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Just arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Cheryl or Jake on that one. & dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- I\'ve seen twice running and walking in front of my house, once \\A/ and sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1868 - C05762329.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1868 - C05762329.txt','I just dropped bfg book off at your house.94','I just dropped bfg book off at your house.94','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1869 - C05762330.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1869 - C05762330.txt','I just dropped bfg book off at your house I just dropped bfg book off at your house.Anything elser I need to know?','I just dropped bfg book off at your house I just dropped bfg book off at your house.Anything elser I need to know?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('187 - C05739781.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\187 - C05739781.txt','S todayPis print. This is nice. Jake I was so moved by Hillary\'s powerful presence today on the screen as I watched along with millions in America and around the world. She was emphathetic and unflinching and inspiring she was wise and steady and strong. My 80 year old mother called from LA to say She was like our rock of Gibraltar. What greater compliment for the Secretary of State on such an awful day? l salute her as well as you and your colleagues who crafted her remarks under tremendous time and factual constraints. it really showed everyone the stuff of which she\'s made. With admiration and affection -- Liz','S todayPis print. This is nice. Jake I was so moved by Hillary\'s powerful presence today on the screen as I watched along with millions in America and around the world. She was emphathetic and unflinching and inspiring; she was wise and steady and strong. My 80 year old mother called from LA to say \"She was like our rock of Gibraltar\". What greater compliment for the Secretary of State on such an awful day? l salute her as well as you and your colleagues who crafted her remarks under tremendous time and factual constraints. it really showed everyone the stuff of which she\'s made. With admiration and affection -- Liz','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1870 - C05762332.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1870 - C05762332.txt','I just dropped bfg book off at your house.B6 My random stuff can wait till the morning: - talked to who is back to really wanting an ambassadorship - mark weiner wants to have a party for capricia, told him we\'d love it but after the confirmation and we can do something nice on 8th floor Vuants to come see u privately this week. He wants to talk to you about iran before he sees biden at a fundraiser when he\'s in dc this week. Anything elser I need to know? 96','I just dropped bfg book off at your house.B6 My random stuff can wait till the morning: - talked to who is back to really wanting an ambassadorship - mark weiner wants to have a party for capricia, told him we\'d love it but after the confirmation and we can do something nice on 8th floor Vuants to come see u privately this week. He wants to talk to you about iran before he sees biden at a fundraiser when he\'s in dc this week. Anything elser I need to know? 96','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1872 - C05762335.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1872 - C05762335.txt','Dennis ross returned your call98','Dennis ross returned your call98','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1873 - C05762336.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1873 - C05762336.txt','Ross story Ross story - Umm HelloImportance: High FYI Importance: High Denis/Tom: Can we discuss how we are going to handle the roll-out of this story? It appears you all may already have a strategy but I want to ensure we have effective coordination and we just go the inquiry below with the follow-on article attached. cdm Importance: High PJ Dennis, How do you want us to handle this Haaretz piece? AP is inquiring. Last update - 12:10 15/06/2009 Why is Dennis Ross being ousted as Obama envoy to Iran? 00','Ross story Ross story - Umm HelloImportance: High FYI Importance: High Denis/Tom: Can we discuss how we are going to handle the roll-out of this story? It appears you all may already have a strategy but I want to ensure we have effective coordination and we just go the inquiry below with the follow-on article attached. cdm Importance: High PJ Dennis, How do you want us to handle this Haaretz piece? AP is inquiring. Last update - 12:10 15/06/2009 Why is Dennis Ross being ousted as Obama envoy to Iran? 00','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1874 - C05762337.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1874 - C05762337.txt','CLEARANCE REQUESTED - Presidential Delegation to Mongoliafvi Works. As an fyi, the following will be attending the Presidential Delegation to Mongolia: 1) Amb. Mark C. Minton, Ambassador to Mongolia, will lead the delegation. 2) Mr. Nicholas M. Hill, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy of Mongolia 3) Mr. Stanley Roth, Former Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian & Pacific Affairs and current Vice President, International Government Relations, Boeing International All members were on the approved list from last week. Let me know if there are any concerns. Many thanks.  File: Delegation Cable Mongolia - Template.doc  Thank you, 102','CLEARANCE REQUESTED - Presidential Delegation to Mongoliafvi Works. As an fyi, the following will be attending the Presidential Delegation to Mongolia: 1) Amb. Mark C. Minton, Ambassador to Mongolia, will lead the delegation. 2) Mr. Nicholas M. Hill, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy of Mongolia 3) Mr. Stanley Roth, Former Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian & Pacific Affairs and current Vice President, International Government Relations, Boeing International All members were on the approved list from last week. Let me know if there are any concerns. Many thanks.  File: Delegation Cable Mongolia - Template.doc  Thank you, 102','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1875 - C05762339.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1875 - C05762339.txt','Status of Update Memo for S on ShanghaiFyi alal??????????????? ? ?1* Cheryl We are gathering info on the memo on the participation agreement which I will have up to you soon. It has taken a bit to get the right people to answer the specific questions you asked about previous agreements. In regard to the plan memo, we will have a more detailed plan for you tomorrow. We have been waiting for the recommendations of the new structural group that was set up in NYC last Friday afternoon (Lanny, the Chamber of Commerce, the Committee of 100, and others). We are getting a de-brief on their plans and new structure tomorrow. In our calls to GE\'s Jeff Immelt, the Chamber, and others we learned that it would not be viable to get 20 CEO\'s into Washington with such short notice. The Secretary called us in last Friday and said that she was game for doing some additional calls which everyone in the business community thinks is a more efficient way to get this done. We are holding a meeting on Friday with the business community (up to 75 Washington reps) and would follow it up with individual assignments. We could still build an event with CEOs around late July Strategic Dialogue. We will get you a more detailed plan with all of the potential events and assignments. Kris/Elizabeth: Not sure if I missed your email or hard copy but was looking for a plan memo on Friday for this that I wanted to share with S. Can you advise on status? cdm 105','Status of Update Memo for S on ShanghaiFyi alal??????????????? ? ?1* Cheryl We are gathering info on the memo on the participation agreement which I will have up to you soon. It has taken a bit to get the right people to answer the specific questions you asked about previous agreements. In regard to the plan memo, we will have a more detailed plan for you tomorrow. We have been waiting for the recommendations of the new structural group that was set up in NYC last Friday afternoon (Lanny, the Chamber of Commerce, the Committee of 100, and others). We are getting a de-brief on their plans and new structure tomorrow. In our calls to GE\'s Jeff Immelt, the Chamber, and others we learned that it would not be viable to get 20 CEO\'s into Washington with such short notice. The Secretary called us in last Friday and said that she was game for doing some additional calls which everyone in the business community thinks is a more efficient way to get this done. We are holding a meeting on Friday with the business community (up to 75 Washington reps) and would follow it up with individual assignments. We could still build an event with CEOs around late July Strategic Dialogue. We will get you a more detailed plan with all of the potential events and assignments. Kris/Elizabeth: Not sure if I missed your email or hard copy but was looking for a plan memo on Friday for this that I wanted to share with S. Can you advise on status? cdm 105','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1876 - C05762345.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1876 - C05762345.txt','Russia vetoes U.N. Observer Mission(SBU) Media report Russia vetoed the Western-backed resolution to extend the U.N. observer mission in Georgia. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, SIES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 111','Russia vetoes U.N. Observer Mission(SBU) Media report Russia vetoed the Western-backed resolution to extend the U.N. observer mission in Georgia. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, SIES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 111','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1877 - C05762349.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1877 - C05762349.txt','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, The Settlements Myth, is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the road map for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements). Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the construction line of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain existing major Israeli population centers in the West Bank on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . . One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an agreed outcome of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the construction line, saying that within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria. However, there never were any agreed principles of settlement activities. Moreover, the effort to define the construction line was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, \"The Settlements Myth,\" is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the \"road map\" for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: \"GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements).\" Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley; President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon; and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the \"construction line\" of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain \"existing major Israeli population centers\" in the West Bank \"on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . .\" One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an \"agreed outcome\" of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the \"construction line,\" saying that \"within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria.\" However, there never were any \"agreed principles of settlement activities.\" Moreover, the effort to define the \"construction line\" was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1878 - C05762351.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1878 - C05762351.txt','Late night call with Michele Pierre LouisCheryl: I talked to the Prime Minister again late last night. 1.4(B) .4(D) B1 Off to catch the plane. Janet Ambassador Janet A. Sanderson U.S. Embassy Port au Prince, Haiti 509-2220-0200, ext. 8100 sandersonja@state.gov Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 06/16/2024 114','Late night call with Michele Pierre LouisCheryl: I talked to the Prime Minister again late last night. 1.4(B) .4(D) B1 Off to catch the plane. Janet Ambassador Janet A. Sanderson U.S. Embassy Port au Prince, Haiti 509-2220-0200, ext. 8100 sandersonja@state.gov Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 06/16/2024 114','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1879 - C05762355.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1879 - C05762355.txt','SearchOk Pis pull for me the speeches I and/or Bill gave about health care to any doctor group in the 90s. 119','SearchOk Pis pull for me the speeches I and/or Bill gave about health care to any doctor group in the 90s. 119','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('188 - C05739783.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\188 - C05739783.txt','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board Justice Minister said this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate. 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. Boots on the ground: they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is \"shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security; they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board; Justice Minister said \"this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate.\" 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. \"Boots on the ground\": they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1880 - C05762361.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1880 - C05762361.txt','Who is Peter Keting?I saw the piece yesterday and had stuck in yours today. But they should have identified it as NY Magazine, Not NY Times Magazine I think he\'s an online guy, will check Good piece though. Accompanied by a great photo of you and the President outside the mosque','Who is Peter Keting?I saw the piece yesterday and had stuck in yours today. But they should have identified it as NY Magazine, Not NY Times Magazine I think he\'s an online guy, will check Good piece though. Accompanied by a great photo of you and the President outside the mosque','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1881 - C05762364.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1881 - C05762364.txt','Dennis ross asking to talk120','Dennis ross asking to talk120','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1882 - C05762366.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1882 - C05762366.txt','FollowupI heard that the me? won a contest on You Tube. I\'d like to see him. His name is Can you show','FollowupI heard that the me? won a contest on You Tube. I\'d like to see him. His name is Can you show','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1883 - C05762367.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1883 - C05762367.txt','FollowupPis contact Judith Barnett who has lots of ideas about partnering w business about the Middle East. Do you know her?','FollowupPis contact Judith Barnett who has lots of ideas about partnering w business about the Middle East. Do you know her?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1884 - C05762370.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1884 - C05762370.txt','FollowupEither she or Huma does. I do not know her but I will call her. Does Lauren have her info? Pls contact Judith Barnett who has lots of ideas about partnering w business about the Middle East. Do you know her?','FollowupEither she or Huma does. I do not know her but I will call her. Does Lauren have her info? Pls contact Judith Barnett who has lots of ideas about partnering w business about the Middle East. Do you know her?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1885 - C05762371.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1885 - C05762371.txt','FollowupRoger on all counts. Here are some odds and ends-- I\'d like you to meet w me in person or over the phone before the Monday and Thurs mtgs w Asst Secs to set an agenda of what I want raised I just heard of something called the Hillary Center in Morocco. Can you run that to ground? I talked w Walter Isaacson about his Palestinian project. Toni Verstandig runs it pis call her to ask for the materials which she told me she had prepared during the transition. 121','FollowupRoger on all counts. Here are some odds and ends-- I\'d like you to meet w me in person or over the phone before the Monday and Thurs mtgs w Asst Secs to set an agenda of what I want raised I just heard of something called the \"Hillary Center\" in Morocco. Can you run that to ground? I talked w Walter Isaacson about his Palestinian project. Toni Verstandig runs it; pis call her to ask for the materials which she told me she had prepared during the transition. 121','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1886 - C05762373.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1886 - C05762373.txt','DPRK enforcementI\'ve suggested to jake that it be either of pending their onward assignments and asked hi$ to run this by you and cheryl Jim--Who have you designated to run the Resolution enforcement team out of State? 124','DPRK enforcementI\'ve suggested to jake that it be either of pending their onward assignments and asked hi$ to run this by you and cheryl Jim--Who have you designated to run the Resolution enforcement team out of State? 124','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1887 - C05762375.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1887 - C05762375.txt','FollowupAll State nominees were voice voted out of Committee without debate this afternoon. They included: E. Tauscher A.Shapiro K. Campbell E. Goosby B.Jenkins E. Schwartz I\'d like to ask Reid to reappoint for the would be well received? Any luck w an office in the Senate? 125','FollowupAll State nominees were voice voted out of Committee without debate this afternoon. They included: E. Tauscher A.Shapiro K. Campbell E. Goosby B.Jenkins E. Schwartz I\'d like to ask Reid to reappoint for the would be well received? Any luck w an office in the Senate? 125','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1888 - C05762376.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1888 - C05762376.txt','SearchI am working on gathering these. Pls pull for me the speeches I and/or Bill gave about health care to any doctor group in the 90s. 126','SearchI am working on gathering these. Pls pull for me the speeches I and/or Bill gave about health care to any doctor group in the 90s. 126','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1889 - C05762377.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1889 - C05762377.txt','FollowupI have this queued and ready on my desktop whenever you would like to see it. It\'s a video that is approximately 4 minutes in length. I heard that the won a contest on You Tube. I\'d like to see him. His name is Can you show me?','FollowupI have this queued and ready on my desktop whenever you would like to see it. It\'s a video that is approximately 4 minutes in length. I heard that the won a contest on You Tube. I\'d like to see him. His name is Can you show me?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('189 - C05739784.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\189 - C05739784.txt','Secretary in Tripoli Secretary In Tripoli contactT hanks for the kind words. I think the Secretary\'s visit here was picture perfect given the chaos we labor under in Libya.The Secretary was great and her efforts will I think help us move forward on our project to help the war-wounded. On a lighter note, I will never be lonely here after the Secretary was kind enough to give my personal contact information to all 120,000 students at the university during her stirring dialogue with them. It has been quite a week I don\'t think I can take any more excitement. All the best, Gene. Hi Cheryl: hope this finds you well. I know that Jeff has been in touch with you regarding the switch between myself and Chris Stevens. I just wanted you to know that I am prepared to do whatever you and the Secretary think is best. I met with Pat Kennedy and Bill Burns before I left and told them please rest assured that I consider myself extremely fortunate to B6 have had the opportunity to work closely with/for the Secretary during the past 8 months. I consider the Secretary\'s visit to Tripoli this coming week to be the high point of my 30 year career. Warm regards, Gene. PERSONAL','Secretary in Tripoli Secretary In Tripoli contactT hanks for the kind words. I think the Secretary\'s visit here was picture perfect given the chaos we labor under in Libya.The Secretary was great and her efforts will I think help us move forward on our project to help the war-wounded. On a lighter note, I will never be lonely here after the Secretary was kind enough to give my personal contact information to all 120,000 students at the university during her stirring dialogue with them. It has been quite a week ;I don\'t think I can take any more excitement. All the best, Gene. Hi Cheryl: hope this finds you well. I know that Jeff has been in touch with you regarding the switch between myself and Chris Stevens. I just wanted you to know that I am prepared to do whatever you and the Secretary think is best. I met with Pat Kennedy and Bill Burns before I left and told them please rest assured that I consider myself extremely fortunate to B6 have had the opportunity to work closely with/for the Secretary during the past 8 months. I consider the Secretary\'s visit to Tripoli this coming week to be the high point of my 30 year career. Warm regards, Gene. PERSONAL','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1890 - C05762378.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1890 - C05762378.txt','Reuters: U.S. State Department speaks to Twitter over IranFYI I think this is very impressive and several people have reached out to me to express the incredible leadership from State on this. FYI http://inseuters.com/articleigovernmentFilingsNews/idINWBT01137420090616 U.S. State Department speaks to Twitter over Iran Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:00pm 1ST Email I Print I Share I Single Page HText [Al I of .1Full Size RELATED NEWS Twitter delays down time to aid Iranian protesters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department contacted the social networking service Twitter over the weekend to urge it to delay a planned upgrade that could have cut daytime service to Iranians, a U.S. official said on Tuesday. We highlighted to them that this was an important form of communication, said the official of the conversation the department had with Twitter at the time of the disputed Iranian election. He declined further details. (Reporting by Sue Pleming, Editing by Sandra Maler) 127','Reuters: U.S. State Department speaks to Twitter over IranFYI I think this is very impressive and several people have reached out to me to express the incredible leadership from State on this. FYI http://inseuters.com/articleigovernmentFilingsNews/idINWBT01137420090616 U.S. State Department speaks to Twitter over Iran Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:00pm 1ST Email I Print I Share I Single Page HText [Al I of .1Full Size RELATED NEWS Twitter delays down time to aid Iranian protesters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department contacted the social networking service Twitter over the weekend to urge it to delay a planned upgrade that could have cut daytime service to Iranians, a U.S. official said on Tuesday. \"We highlighted to them that this was an important form of communication,\" said the official of the conversation the department had with Twitter at the time of the disputed Iranian election. He declined further details. (Reporting by Sue Pleming, Editing by Sandra Maler) 127','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1891 - C05762379.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1891 - C05762379.txt','NotesI\'m droppoing off briefing book for tomorrow And latest draft of India speech. There\'s a note from dennis ross. B6 128','NotesI\'m droppoing off briefing book for tomorrow And latest draft of India speech. There\'s a note from dennis ross. B6 128','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1892 - C05762380.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1892 - C05762380.txt','Can you talk?calling you now I have a time sensitive matter to discuss re Guantanamo detainees and Bermuda.','Can you talk?calling you now I have a time sensitive matter to discuss re Guantanamo detainees and Bermuda.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1893 - C05762382.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1893 - C05762382.txt','Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Berlusconi in press availability, 6/15/09As I said before, Prime Minister Berlusconi\'s assistance on our efforts to close Guantanamo is very important to us. I have to say, by the way, that Bermuda has done us a great service, as well, on that front, and I\'m grateful to them. THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release 15, 2009 June REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRIME MINISTER BERLUSCONI OF ITALY IN PRESS AVAILABILITY Oval Office 5:48 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening, everybody. Buona sera. I want to welcome Prime Minister Berlusconi here. He has proved to be a great friend of the United States. And he and I got to know each other at the G20 summit. We are now in the process of planning the G8 summit that Italy will be hosting. We emphasized the strong, historic ties between the United States and Italy. Our bilateral relationship has been marked by cooperation across the board. And I am extremely grateful for his friendship. 129','Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Berlusconi in press availability, 6/15/09\"As I said before, Prime Minister Berlusconi\'s assistance on our efforts to close Guantanamo is very important to us. I have to say, by the way, that Bermuda has done us a great service, as well, on that front, and I\'m grateful to them.\" THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release 15, 2009 June REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRIME MINISTER BERLUSCONI OF ITALY IN PRESS AVAILABILITY Oval Office 5:48 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening, everybody. Buona sera. I want to welcome Prime Minister Berlusconi here. He has proved to be a great friend of the United States. And he and I got to know each other at the G20 summit. We are now in the process of planning the G8 summit that Italy will be hosting. We emphasized the strong, historic ties between the United States and Italy. Our bilateral relationship has been marked by cooperation across the board. And I am extremely grateful for his friendship. 129','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1894 - C05762384.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1894 - C05762384.txt','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1895 - C05762391.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1895 - C05762391.txt','Rahm needs to talk to you this morning147','Rahm needs to talk to you this morning147','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1896 - C05762393.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1896 - C05762393.txt','Mini Schedule 6/17/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT DRAMA 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route US Chamber of Commerce 11:25 am ARRIVE US Chamber of Commerce 11:30 am KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE US-INDIA BUSINESS COUNCIL\'S 12:15 pm ANNUAL SUMMIT US Chamber of Commerce 12:20 pm DEPART US Chamber of Commerce *En route State Department 12:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm DROP-BY w/MALDIVIAN VICE PRESIDENT MOHAMMED 1:20 pm WAHEED HASSAN Secretary\'s Outer Office *Official Photo taken. 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR ISRAELI BILATERAL 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE BLEAT w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & F.M. AVIGDOR 2:15 pm LIEBERMAN Secretary\'s Office *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:15 pm EXPANDED BILAT w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & F.M. AVIGDOR 3:00 pm LIEBERMAN Secretary\'s Conference Room 3:00 pm PRESS AVAIL w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & P.M. AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 3:15 pm Treaty Room 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1','Mini Schedule 6/17/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT DRAMA 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route US Chamber of Commerce 11:25 am ARRIVE US Chamber of Commerce 11:30 am KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE US-INDIA BUSINESS COUNCIL\'S 12:15 pm ANNUAL SUMMIT US Chamber of Commerce 12:20 pm DEPART US Chamber of Commerce *En route State Department 12:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm DROP-BY w/MALDIVIAN VICE PRESIDENT MOHAMMED 1:20 pm WAHEED HASSAN Secretary\'s Outer Office *Official Photo taken. 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR ISRAELI BILATERAL 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE BLEAT w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & F.M. AVIGDOR 2:15 pm LIEBERMAN Secretary\'s Office *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:15 pm EXPANDED BILAT w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & F.M. AVIGDOR 3:00 pm LIEBERMAN Secretary\'s Conference Room 3:00 pm PRESS AVAIL w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & P.M. AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 3:15 pm Treaty Room 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1897 - C05762395.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1897 - C05762395.txt','Undeliverable: Followup FollowupAttachments: details.txt Followup (1.19 KB) Delivery has failed to these recipients or distribution lists: mhcaleja@state.gov The recipient\'s e-mail address was not found in the recipient\'s e-mail system. Microsoft Exchange will not try to redeliver this message for you. Please check the e-mail address and try resending this message, or provide the following diagnostic text to your system administrator. 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Return-Path: HDR22@clintonemail.com 148','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1898 - C05762399.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1898 - C05762399.txt','ScheduleYes -- Sarah\' email from Monday: General Jones will host a Small Group Meeting in the Situation Room, Wednesday (6/17), from 10:15-11:15am. Please confirm participation as shown below. If you have any questions, please contact the Suite at (202) 456-9491. Thank you, Adam Are you sure we\'re having the small group mtg today?','ScheduleYes -- Sarah\' email from Monday: General Jones will host a Small Group Meeting in the Situation Room, Wednesday (6/17), from 10:15-11:15am. Please confirm participation as shown below. If you have any questions, please contact the Suite at (202) 456-9491. Thank you, Adam Are you sure we\'re having the small group mtg today?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1899 - C05762402.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1899 - C05762402.txt','Dan Feldman updateFYI Cheryl, Dan has been hired to be Holbrooke\'s deputy. He\'s being vetted, has received interim clearances, and expects to start around July 7. Margaret','Dan Feldman updateFYI Cheryl, Dan has been hired to be Holbrooke\'s deputy. He\'s being vetted, has received interim clearances, and expects to start around July 7. Margaret','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('19 - C05739576.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\19 - C05739576.txt','S todayThis is nice. B6 Jake -- I was so moved by Hillary\'s powerful presence today on the screen as I watched along with millions in America and around the world. She was emphathetic and unflinching and inspiring she was wise and steady and strong. My 80 year old mother called from LA to say She was like our rock of Gibraltar. What greater compliment for the Secretary of State on such an awful day? I salute her as well as you and your colleagues who crafted her remarks under tremendous time and factual constraints. It really showed everyone the stuff of which she\'s made. With admiration and affection -- Liz','S todayThis is nice. B6 Jake -- I was so moved by Hillary\'s powerful presence today on the screen as I watched along with millions in America and around the world. She was emphathetic and unflinching and inspiring; she was wise and steady and strong. My 80 year old mother called from LA to say \"She was like our rock of Gibraltar\". What greater compliment for the Secretary of State on such an awful day? I salute her as well as you and your colleagues who crafted her remarks under tremendous time and factual constraints. It really showed everyone the stuff of which she\'s made. With admiration and affection -- Liz','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('190 - C05739785.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\190 - C05739785.txt','H: Morsi\'s private conversations today. SidAttachments: hrc memo morsi\'s private conversations 091412.docx Pis print. CONFIDENTIAL September 14, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Morsi\'s private conversations today. SidAttachments: hrc memo morsi\'s private conversations 091412.docx Pis print. CONFIDENTIAL September 14, 2012 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1900 - C05762404.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1900 - C05762404.txt','SWATFYI Very cool! Anjolina is in for $5 and will be saying that on CNN tomorrow 1','SWATFYI Very cool! Anjolina is in for $5 and will be saying that on CNN tomorrow 1','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1902 - C05762421.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1902 - C05762421.txt','fYiFYI, Gary Sick\'s latest analysis on Iran below (posted on his blog). Sick has independent sources and is very well informed. June 17, 2009 Is this another Iranian revolution? To someone who has watched and studied the Iranian revolution of 1979 with fascination, developments in Iran today have an eerie reminiscence. Then there were massive protests that filled the streets, often marching in dignified but ominous silence there was bloodshed as nervous security men with guns faced determined but unarmed crowds there were sullen mourning parades20there were catchy chants and ritual calls of Down with the shah! at night the rooftops rang with shouts of allahu akbar. You need only change shah to dictator, and you have a description of what is happening in Iran today. But there is one very big difference. Thirty years ago, Iran had a charismatic cleric named Ayatollah Khomeini who had a refined sense of strategy and a willingness to risk everything for the cause he represented. On the other side was Mohammed Reza Shah, who had been on the throne for some 37 years and who commanded one of the most powerful military and security regimes in the world. On the surface it appeared to be an uneven battle ? guns against turbans ? but the ruler with the guns wavered and the turbans grew in size and confidence until the old order collapsed. Today the nominal leader of the opposition forces is a reformed radical, Mir Hossein Mousavi, who is notably lacking in personal charisma. On the other side is the constitutional Leader, Ayatollah IChamene\' i, who is widely perceived as a cautious political animal with limited qualifications for his religious post and who compensates for his own lack of charisma by manipulation of the political system and the institutions most loyal to him ? particularly the politically minded clergy and the powerful security forces, including the Revolutionary Guards. Neither of these men seems to be fully in control of their own forces, let alone the situation. The fraudulent election defeat of Mousavi was a triggering event, but the energy behind these unprecedented demonstrations is due more to the sense of outrage and betrayal at the gross manipulation of numbers by the regime than it is about any undying devotion to Mousavi. Yesterday Mousavi ordered that people stay home in face of a conflicting pro-regime demonstration. They marched anyway (and the daughter of former president Rafsanjani joined them and urged them on). Mousavi then ordered everyone to march the following day (which they were probably going to do with or without his orders). IChamene\'i announced the divine assessment of the election outcome ? even before it would probably have been physically possible to count the more than 40 million ballots. Then, in the face of mass protests, he ordered an investigation of the results by the Guardian Council? the same organization that was responsible for managing the election in the first place. No one believed him in either case, and no one expected anything of importance from the Guardian Council. Khamene\'i has ordered peace and reconciliation. No one paid any attention. I deliberately did not mention president-elect Ahmadinejad. After celebrating his victory, he went off to a largely symbolic meeting in Moscow. He seems to be out of the decision loop and more of a passive player than a major actor in these events. So who is calling the shots? Mousavi seems to be running along after the crowd, not leading it. But that is probably all that is required to keep the protest in motion.','fYiFYI, Gary Sick\'s latest analysis on Iran below (posted on his blog). Sick has independent sources and is very well informed. June 17, 2009 Is this another Iranian revolution? To someone who has watched and studied the Iranian revolution of 1979 with fascination, developments in Iran today have an eerie reminiscence. Then there were massive protests that filled the streets, often marching in dignified but ominous silence; there was bloodshed as nervous security men with guns faced determined but unarmed crowds; there were sullen mourning parades;20there were catchy chants and ritual calls of \"Down with the shah!\"; at night the rooftops rang with shouts of allahu akbar. You need only change \"shah\" to \"dictator,\" and you have a description of what is happening in Iran today. But there is one very big difference. Thirty years ago, Iran had a charismatic cleric named Ayatollah Khomeini who had a refined sense of strategy and a willingness to risk everything for the cause he represented. On the other side was Mohammed Reza Shah, who had been on the throne for some 37 years and who commanded one of the most powerful military and security regimes in the world. On the surface it appeared to be an uneven battle ? guns against turbans ? but the ruler with the guns wavered and the turbans grew in size and confidence until the old order collapsed. Today the nominal leader of the opposition forces is a reformed radical, Mir Hossein Mousavi, who is notably lacking in personal charisma. On the other side is the constitutional Leader, Ayatollah IChamene\' i, who is widely perceived as a cautious political animal with limited qualifications for his religious post and who compensates for his own lack of charisma by manipulation of the political system and the institutions most loyal to him ? particularly the politically minded clergy and the powerful security forces, including the Revolutionary Guards. Neither of these men seems to be fully in control of their own forces, let alone the situation. The fraudulent election defeat of Mousavi was a triggering event, but the energy behind these unprecedented demonstrations is due more to the sense of outrage and betrayal at the gross manipulation of numbers by the regime than it is about any undying devotion to Mousavi. Yesterday Mousavi ordered that people stay home in face of a conflicting pro-regime demonstration. They marched anyway (and the daughter of former president Rafsanjani joined them and urged them on). Mousavi then \"ordered\" everyone to march the following day (which they were probably going to do with or without his orders). IChamene\'i announced the \"divine assessment\" of the election outcome ? even before it would probably have been physically possible to count the more than 40 million ballots. Then, in the face of mass protests, he ordered an investigation of the results by the Guardian Council? the same organization that was responsible for managing the election in the first place. No one believed him in either case, and no one expected anything of importance from the Guardian Council. Khamene\'i has ordered peace and reconciliation. No one paid any attention. I deliberately did not mention president-elect Ahmadinejad. After celebrating his \"victory,\" he went off to a largely symbolic meeting in Moscow. He seems to be out of the decision loop and more of a passive player than a major actor in these events. So who is calling the shots? Mousavi seems to be running along after the crowd, not leading it. But that is probably all that is required to keep the protest in motion.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1903 - C05762423.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1903 - C05762423.txt','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks. Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting God is Great, mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, \"I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks.\" Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting \"God is Great,\" mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1904 - C05762424.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1904 - C05762424.txt','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM This is not appropriate time for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so, Socarides says. Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification. Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military. Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton Andy Towle and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans, Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors. And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM \"This is not appropriate time\" for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. \"The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so,\" Socarides says. \"Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification.\" Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. \"The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military.\" Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton; Andy Towle; and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. \"One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans,\" Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. \"This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors.\" And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he \"will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1905 - C05762427.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1905 - C05762427.txt','Sorry to hear re your fallOops. When I wanted you to trip the light fantastic. I didn\'t mean that literally. Be careful. Do the therapy. Get well. Do you still want us to come. Monday. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 7','Sorry to hear re your fallOops. When I wanted you to trip the light fantastic. I didn\'t mean that literally. Be careful. Do the therapy. Get well. Do you still want us to come. Monday. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 7','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1906 - C05762428.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1906 - C05762428.txt','Some updatesFyi Cheryl, Jake and Sheba, I am leaving the office shortly and will be out until Monday. I write to give you an update on a few items:','Some updatesFyi Cheryl, Jake and Sheba, I am leaving the office shortly and will be out until Monday. I write to give you an update on a few items:','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1907 - C05762429.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1907 - C05762429.txt','NYTNot great Not horrible Can\'t get a sense of where in the paper this will be Trying to figure out why my comment\'s not in, I will fix  Mills, Cheryl D B6 ?IWNIO/NO?????????. ? ???????mo pick for Protocol Post Corrects Failure to File Taxes in 2 Years By ALISON LEIGH COWAN The New York Times June 19,2009 President Obama\'s choice as chief of protocol for the State Department, a position that carries the status of an ambassadorship, did not file tax returns for 2005 and 2006, errors she corrected last November. The nominee, Capricia Penavic Marshall, has placed blame for the problem on the Postal Service and on miscommunication between her husband and their accountant. Ms. Marshall, who was a social secretary in the Clinton White House, notified the Obama administration about the late filings before she was nominated on May 14. She has since provided written answers to questions about the matter from Senator Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, the top Republican on the Foreign Relations Committee, which will hold a hearing on the appointment next Wednesday. The post requires Senate confirmation. Tax issues have bedeviled several high-level Obama appointees and cost the administration at least two of its picks. in','NYTNot great Not horrible Can\'t get a sense of where in the paper this will be Trying to figure out why my comment\'s not in, I will fix ; Mills, Cheryl D B6 ?IWNIO/NO?????????. ? ???????mo pick for Protocol Post Corrects Failure to File Taxes in 2 Years By ALISON LEIGH COWAN The New York Times June 19,2009 President Obama\'s choice as chief of protocol for the State Department, a position that carries the status of an ambassadorship, did not file tax returns for 2005 and 2006, errors she corrected last November. The nominee, Capricia Penavic Marshall, has placed blame for the problem on the Postal Service and on miscommunication between her husband and their accountant. Ms. Marshall, who was a social secretary in the Clinton White House, notified the Obama administration about the late filings before she was nominated on May 14. She has since provided written answers to questions about the matter from Senator Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, the top Republican on the Foreign Relations Committee, which will hold a hearing on the appointment next Wednesday. The post requires Senate confirmation. Tax issues have bedeviled several high-level Obama appointees and cost the administration at least two of its picks. in','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1908 - C05762432.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1908 - C05762432.txt','Clinton - same sexSee below I\'m sure S has seen this, but in case she hasn\'t, it shd be good medicine. It could not b more positive. Clinton blazes trail on same sex benefits <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitst> Posted: 07:18 PM ET Share <javascript:cnnShowOverlay(\'cnnShare42735\')> I Permalink <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on- same-sex-benefits> I 2 Comments <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefits/ilcomments> I Add a comment <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitsffladdcomment> Elise Labott CNN State Department Producer Yesterday\'s groundbreaking move by President Obama to provide some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees came to fruition in large part due to Secretary of Clinton, who first put the issue on the table. It is unclear whether the Obama administration came to office planning to offer government-wide benefits to domestic partners of civil service employees, but Clinton, a longtime advocate of gay rights, was on it day one. Since President Obama named her as his pick for Secretary of State in November, Clinton\'s transition staff and the State Department had been working with members of the American Foreign Service Association and the group GLIFAA (Gays & Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies) on what could be done to extend benefits to domestic partners of diplomats serving abroad. At her very first senior staff meeting Clinton instructed the State Department to review whether she had the authority to extend benefits to same-sex domestic partners. About a week later a gay employee asked Clinton during a town hall with employees to eliminate discrimination against same sex partners. The Secretary of State drew loud applause when she said the issue was of real concern to her, and that she was already working on it. Several weeks ago, a memo to employees from Clinton instituting the changes was leaked to the press. Clinton\'s aides at the time said the memo was a draft, and that Clinton couldn\'t change policies without an interagency review of the issue to make sure State Department actions wouldn\'t negatively affect other agencies. But the memo seemed to light a fire under the administration, which quickly caught up to Clinton\'s lead. 12','Clinton - same sexSee below I\'m sure S has seen this, but in case she hasn\'t, it shd be good medicine. It could not b more positive. Clinton blazes trail on same sex benefits <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitst> Posted: 07:18 PM ET Share <javascript:cnnShowOverlay(\'cnnShare42735\');> I Permalink <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on- same-sex-benefits> I 2 Comments <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefits/ilcomments> I Add a comment <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitsffladdcomment> Elise Labott CNN State Department Producer Yesterday\'s groundbreaking move by President Obama to provide some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees came to fruition in large part due to Secretary of Clinton, who first put the issue on the table. It is unclear whether the Obama administration came to office planning to offer government-wide benefits to domestic partners of civil service employees, but Clinton, a longtime advocate of gay rights, was on it day one. Since President Obama named her as his pick for Secretary of State in November, Clinton\'s transition staff and the State Department had been working with members of the American Foreign Service Association and the group GLIFAA (Gays & Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies) on what could be done to extend benefits to domestic partners of diplomats serving abroad. At her very first senior staff meeting Clinton instructed the State Department to review whether she had the authority to extend benefits to same-sex domestic partners. About a week later a gay employee asked Clinton during a town hall with employees to eliminate discrimination against same sex partners. The Secretary of State drew loud applause when she said the issue was \"of real concern\" to her, and that she was already working on it. Several weeks ago, a memo to employees from Clinton instituting the changes was leaked to the press. Clinton\'s aides at the time said the memo was a draft, and that Clinton couldn\'t change policies without an \"interagency review\" of the issue to make sure State Department actions wouldn\'t negatively affect other agencies. But the memo seemed to light a fire under the administration, which quickly caught up to Clinton\'s lead. 12','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1909 - C05762433.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1909 - C05762433.txt','ECA - UPDATE ECAFYI below ? we are working on Acting. Cheryl: I imagine everything is quite crazy at the moment. I did not want to bother you today but would greatly appreciate it if you would please pass along my good wishes to HRC for a fast and good recovery. Hope she will be back on track soon. I am of course happy to help out in any way I can. Also wanted to give you an update on ECA. Following up on our conversation over the weekend and as per your direction I have had a number of good conversations with the ECA team including Mara. Happy to report we are all on the same page with the career folks fully endorsing the plan. Details as follows: ? Grantee has been sanctioned ? IG is conducting investigation of grantee ? No further grants will be awarded to grantee pending outcome of IG investigation probable outcome will be delisting of grantee ? Working with Pat Kennedy to develop plan for spot checks of all grantees and random student checks using existing Department resources The IG investigation started today and as you predicted more information came out in the first meeting which led Miller to request a full investigation of the Youth Services Program which I agreed to. Pi did the CNN interview this a.m. No doubt it will be a tough story but according to Miller it was an honest discussion. Have been keeping Casey\'s office in the loop and I plan to visit him personally. In the meantime I would like to move as soon as possible to put someone into the A/S position on an acting basis. Do you have anyone in mind or would you like me to make some suggestions? JM 14','ECA - UPDATE ECAFYI below ? we are working on Acting. Cheryl: I imagine everything is quite crazy at the moment. I did not want to bother you today but would greatly appreciate it if you would please pass along my good wishes to HRC for a fast and good recovery. Hope she will be back on track soon. I am of course happy to help out in any way I can. Also wanted to give you an update on ECA. Following up on our conversation over the weekend and as per your direction I have had a number of good conversations with the ECA team including Mara. Happy to report we are all on the same page with the career folks fully endorsing the plan. Details as follows: ? Grantee has been sanctioned ? IG is conducting investigation of grantee ? No further grants will be awarded to grantee pending outcome of IG investigation; probable outcome will be delisting of grantee ? Working with Pat Kennedy to develop plan for spot checks of all grantees and random student checks using existing Department resources The IG investigation started today and as you predicted more information came out in the first meeting which led Miller to request a full investigation of the Youth Services Program which I agreed to. Pi did the CNN interview this a.m. No doubt it will be a tough story but according to Miller it was an honest discussion. Have been keeping Casey\'s office in the loop and I plan to visit him personally. In the meantime I would like to move as soon as possible to put someone into the A/S position on an acting basis. Do you have anyone in mind or would you like me to make some suggestions? JM 14','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('191 - C05739786.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\191 - C05739786.txt','HomelandSecurity, Intelligence: Dear Colleague: COSIGN: Letter Opposing Ambassador Susan Rice forSecretary of State COSIGN. Letter Opposing Ambassador Susan Rice for Secretary of State','HomelandSecurity, Intelligence: Dear Colleague: COSIGN: Letter Opposing Ambassador Susan Rice forSecretary of State COSIGN. Letter Opposing Ambassador Susan Rice for Secretary of State','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1910 - C05762434.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1910 - C05762434.txt','Stanford Law Connection Partner Benefits - A personal thank you from the fieldHi Cheryl. You may not remember me, but we were at Stanford together. I saw a statement from you on CNN.com regarding Secretary Clinton\'s fractured elbow, so I went to our global address list, and voila?there you are! You were a year or two ahead of me (I was class of 1991), but I distinctly remember being in Crim Pro with you when the inimitable Barbara Babcock talked about your friend Wynton Marsalis being stopped by the police! Congratulations on your current position. You are really doing Stanford proud?I was watching the Clinton impeachment hearings with friends when you were testifying and shouted, Oh my God?I went to law school with her! I can\'t tell you how thrilled we in the field are to have an administration we can be proud of again (I came in during Bill Clinton\'s presidency, and it has been a rough eight years). As you may be learning, Foreign Service Officers are overwhelmingly liberal democrats. At my post of 20 American officers, there are only two avowed republicans (although there may be a few closet cases). We all watched the election returns together, and we cheered, cried and hugged when Mr. Obama was announced the winner. Obviously, we are also thrilled to have Hillary as our new Secretary of State. I tried to write Secretary Clinton a message when she first announced benefits for same-sex partners expressing my extreme gratitude. I have been with my partner for the last 14 years, and he has basically given up his career to follow me around the world. It has been challenging but we\'ve managed to survive. Below is my original message, which I doubt Secretary Clinton ever actually received: From: I\'m not sure whether this message will ever find its way to Secretary Clinton, but I would like to convey my deep gratitude for her courage in extending benefits to same-sex partners of Foreign Service Officers. I would also like to share how her decision has literally changed the course of my career. I had decided long ago to retire in 2014 after twenty years of service. I love my job as a Management Officer, but my partner and I had grown tired of struggling with a bureaucracy that essentially denied his existence. I had planned to lc','Stanford Law Connection Partner Benefits - A personal thank you from the fieldHi Cheryl. You may not remember me, but we were at Stanford together. I saw a statement from you on CNN.com regarding Secretary Clinton\'s fractured elbow, so I went to our global address list, and voila?there you are! You were a year or two ahead of me (I was class of 1991), but I distinctly remember being in Crim Pro with you when the inimitable Barbara Babcock talked about your \"friend\" Wynton Marsalis being stopped by the police! Congratulations on your current position. You are really doing Stanford proud?I was watching the Clinton impeachment hearings with friends when you were testifying and shouted, \"Oh my God?I went to law school with her!\" I can\'t tell you how thrilled we in the field are to have an administration we can be proud of again (I came in during Bill Clinton\'s presidency, and it has been a rough eight years). As you may be learning, Foreign Service Officers are overwhelmingly liberal democrats. At my post of 20 American officers, there are only two avowed republicans (although there may be a few closet cases). We all watched the election returns together, and we cheered, cried and hugged when Mr. Obama was announced the winner. Obviously, we are also thrilled to have Hillary as our new Secretary of State. I tried to write Secretary Clinton a message when she first announced benefits for same-sex partners expressing my extreme gratitude. I have been with my partner for the last 14 years, and he has basically given up his career to follow me around the world. It has been challenging but we\'ve managed to survive. Below is my original message, which I doubt Secretary Clinton ever actually received: From: I\'m not sure whether this message will ever find its way to Secretary Clinton, but I would like to convey my deep gratitude for her courage in extending benefits to same-sex partners of Foreign Service Officers. I would also like to share how her decision has literally changed the course of my career. I had decided long ago to retire in 2014 after twenty years of service. I love my job as a Management Officer, but my partner and I had grown tired of struggling with a bureaucracy that essentially denied his existence. I had planned to lc','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1911 - C05762435.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1911 - C05762435.txt','Request from CherylFYI Thanks Stu! Copying Huma and Cheryl. Nora, Just to close the loop, I did meet w/ Jeffrey Romoff and his team on Wed afternoon. They gave a very impressive into on what the University Medical Center of Pittsburgh (UPMC) is doing in Southern Italy. They are already getting a lot of political support from our Emb in Rome and are grateful for it. I gave them some practical suggestions on other levers in the USG that they could pull (TDA, OPIC, Commerce Advocacy Center). They want the Secretary will make some positive reference to Berlusconi in Italy this summer of their interest in working the GOI to build a lab/production facility for developing vaccines for H1N1 and other infectious diseases. They also note the coincidence of the G20 mtng in Pittsburgh later this summer. I made no commitment. But I do believe this is a genuinely positive program and our Emb agrees. I did pass their materials to David Thorne and urged him to be in touch. He said he would engage, once/if he is confirmed. Stu I believe the UPMC\'s goal is to have some help with the Italians in achieving funding for a project in PA. But all the background I know is below in my first email. Thanks Nora. I\'m now in touch w/ Leslie and we\'ll work something out for this week, at Mr. Romoff\'s convenience. Do you have any insight into his objectives for the mtng? That sounds great. Thanks to you both. Stu- I\'ll connect you with Leslie McCombs, who is handling this. Nora: Given my travel schedule (and Stu\'s greater expertise on this), I have asked acting PDAS Stu Jones to handle this. Thanks. Hi Phil. How are you? The Secretary is hoping you can schedule a meeting with the President of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is working on a project with the Italians and is seeking some guidance. I included some background below. Please let me know if you are available for a meeting and I\'ll connect you with them. Thanks! ? UPMC\'s Relationship with Italy: UPMC has a long and successful track record in Italy. More than a decade ago, UPMC entered into a public- private partnership in Italy, and in collaboration with the region of Sicily and two existing hospitals, established a major transplant and specialty care hospital. The construction of the 18','Request from CherylFYI Thanks Stu! Copying Huma and Cheryl. Nora, Just to close the loop, I did meet w/ Jeffrey Romoff and his team on Wed afternoon. They gave a very impressive into on what the University Medical Center of Pittsburgh (UPMC) is doing in Southern Italy. They are already getting a lot of political support from our Emb in Rome and are grateful for it. I gave them some practical suggestions on other levers in the USG that they could pull (TDA, OPIC, Commerce Advocacy Center). They want the Secretary will make some positive reference to Berlusconi in Italy this summer of their interest in working the GOI to build a lab/production facility for developing vaccines for H1N1 and other infectious diseases. They also note the coincidence of the G20 mtng in Pittsburgh later this summer. I made no commitment. But I do believe this is a genuinely positive program and our Emb agrees. I did pass their materials to David Thorne and urged him to be in touch. He said he would engage, once/if he is confirmed. Stu I believe the UPMC\'s goal is to have some help with the Italians in achieving funding for a project in PA. But all the background I know is below in my first email. Thanks Nora. I\'m now in touch w/ Leslie and we\'ll work something out for this week, at Mr. Romoff\'s convenience. Do you have any insight into his objectives for the mtng? That sounds great. Thanks to you both. Stu- I\'ll connect you with Leslie McCombs, who is handling this. Nora: Given my travel schedule (and Stu\'s greater expertise on this), I have asked acting PDAS Stu Jones to handle this. Thanks. Hi Phil. How are you? The Secretary is hoping you can schedule a meeting with the President of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is working on a project with the Italians and is seeking some guidance. I included some background below. Please let me know if you are available for a meeting and I\'ll connect you with them. Thanks! ? UPMC\'s Relationship with Italy: UPMC has a long and successful track record in Italy. More than a decade ago, UPMC entered into a public- private partnership in Italy, and in collaboration with the region of Sicily and two existing hospitals, established a major transplant and specialty care hospital. The construction of the 18','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1912 - C05762436.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1912 - C05762436.txt','Good news!Yeah! Hi guys ? Just wanted to share the exciting news that Andrew Shapiro was confirmed today as Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs! Also confirmed today: Bonnie D. Jenkins for Coordinator for Threat Reduction Programs (with the Rank of Ambassador), Eric Goosby for Ambassador at Large and Global AIDS Coordinator, and Eric P. Schwartz for Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees and Migration. Congrats! Caroline 21','Good news!Yeah! Hi guys ? Just wanted to share the exciting news that Andrew Shapiro was confirmed today as Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs! Also confirmed today: Bonnie D. Jenkins for Coordinator for Threat Reduction Programs (with the Rank of Ambassador), Eric Goosby for Ambassador at Large and Global AIDS Coordinator, and Eric P. Schwartz for Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees and Migration. Congrats! Caroline 21','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1913 - C05762438.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1913 - C05762438.txt','Shanghai FollowupHope you are doing well after your surgery today. So sorry you have to deal with this. A couple items: - Tom Donohue reports that he called Inouye today and he listened, asked O\'s but did not commit - I don\'t want to get overconfident but we had a very good week on the Expo. Pepsi at $5M, Microsoft at $1M, Corning at $500K (privately). - Great mtg today at GE with about 20 corporations. 15 said they would look at it seriously. I think this has turned around. Spoke to Ginsberg, Sosnik (NBA), Mantz and they are engaged. Get well. Kris Either she or Huma does. I do not know her but I will call her. Does Lauren have her info? Pls contact Judith Barnett who has lots of ideas about partnering w business about the Middle East. Do you know her? 77','Shanghai FollowupHope you are doing well after your surgery today. So sorry you have to deal with this. A couple items: - Tom Donohue reports that he called Inouye today and he listened, asked O\'s but did not commit - I don\'t want to get overconfident but we had a very good week on the Expo. Pepsi at $5M, Microsoft at $1M, Corning at $500K (privately). - Great mtg today at GE with about 20 corporations. 15 said they would look at it seriously. I think this has turned around. Spoke to Ginsberg, Sosnik (NBA), Mantz and they are engaged. Get well. Kris Either she or Huma does. I do not know her but I will call her. Does Lauren have her info? Pls contact Judith Barnett who has lots of ideas about partnering w business about the Middle East. Do you know her? 77','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1914 - C05762439.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1914 - C05762439.txt','Aw shucksHillary, Is it true that Holbrooke tripped you? Just kidding. Get better fast, we need you running around. Good being with you the other evening. cp','Aw shucksHillary, Is it true that Holbrooke tripped you? Just kidding. Get better fast, we need you running around. Good being with you the other evening. cp','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1915 - C05762440.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1915 - C05762440.txt','New York Times Journalist David Rohde Escapes from Taliban (SBU)(SBU) Embassy Kabul reports Mr. Rohde is at the Toschi Scout Base in North Waziristan, Pakistan. Post adds the Pakistani military will deploy three helicopters to retrieve Mr. Rohde, and his eventual destination will be Dubai via Islamabad. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 23','New York Times Journalist David Rohde Escapes from Taliban (SBU)(SBU) Embassy Kabul reports Mr. Rohde is at the Toschi Scout Base in North Waziristan, Pakistan. Post adds the Pakistani military will deploy three helicopters to retrieve Mr. Rohde, and his eventual destination will be Dubai via Islamabad. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 23','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1916 - C05762441.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1916 - C05762441.txt','Bomb Blast Near Khomeini\'s Shrine in Iran (U)?From: OpsAlert (U) Iranian media report a suicide bomber was killed and two others wounded near the mausoleum in southern Tehran. 24','Bomb Blast Near Khomeini\'s Shrine in Iran (U)?From: OpsAlert (U) Iranian media report a suicide bomber was killed and two others wounded near the mausoleum in southern Tehran. 24','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1917 - C05762442.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1917 - C05762442.txt','(New York Times) Times Reporter Held by Taliban EscapesStory is out. Richard called again to talk to you about it. Statement is being drafted for your review. June 21,2009 ? Times Reporter Held by Taliban Escapes By THE NEW YORK TIMES A New York Times reporter who was kidnapped by the Taliban has escaped and made his way to freedom after more than seven months of captivity in the mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan. David Rohde, along with a local reporter, Tahir Ludin and their driver, Asadullah Mangal, were abducted outside of Kabul on Nov. 10 while Mr. Rohde was researching a book. Mr. Rohde was part of the Times reporting team that won a Pulitzer Prize in May for coverage of Afghanistan and Pakistan last year. Mr. Rohde told his wife, Kristen Mulvihill, that Mr. Ludin joined him late Friday night in climbing over the wall of a compound where they were being held in the North Waziristan region of Pakistan. They found a Pakistani army scout, who led them to a nearby army base, and on Saturday they were flown to the American Bagram military base in Afghanistan. They just walked over the wall of the compound, said Ms. Muvihill. Mr. Mangal did not escape with the two other men. The initial report was that Mr. Rohde was in good health, while Mr. Ludin injured his foot in the escape. 25','(New York Times) Times Reporter Held by Taliban EscapesStory is out. Richard called again to talk to you about it. Statement is being drafted for your review. June 21,2009 ? Times Reporter Held by Taliban Escapes By THE NEW YORK TIMES A New York Times reporter who was kidnapped by the Taliban has escaped and made his way to freedom after more than seven months of captivity in the mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan. David Rohde, along with a local reporter, Tahir Ludin and their driver, Asadullah Mangal, were abducted outside of Kabul on Nov. 10 while Mr. Rohde was researching a book. Mr. Rohde was part of the Times reporting team that won a Pulitzer Prize in May for coverage of Afghanistan and Pakistan last year. Mr. Rohde told his wife, Kristen Mulvihill, that Mr. Ludin joined him late Friday night in climbing over the wall of a compound where they were being held in the North Waziristan region of Pakistan. They found a Pakistani army scout, who led them to a nearby army base, and on Saturday they were flown to the American Bagram military base in Afghanistan. \"They just walked over the wall of the compound,\" said Ms. Muvihill. Mr. Mangal did not escape with the two other men. The initial report was that Mr. Rohde was in good health, while Mr. Ludin injured his foot in the escape. 25','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1918 - C05762444.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1918 - C05762444.txt','JimFyi Has talked with Ben. So he is now vested. PJ 29','JimFyi Has talked with Ben. So he is now vested. PJ 29','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('192 - C05739787.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\192 - C05739787.txt','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)FYi','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)FYi','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1920 - C05762452.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1920 - C05762452.txt','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings; as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1921 - C05762454.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1921 - C05762454.txt','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated; I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1922 - C05762459.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1922 - C05762459.txt','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide legal peace from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have no confidence in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide \"legal peace\" from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors; have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors; have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have \"no confidence\" in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1923 - C05762461.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1923 - C05762461.txt','Best analysis so far of Iranian vote. SidYesterday, June 21, Chatham House in UK published a detailed study of the Iranian vote, concluding from close analysis that the election results were a fraud. This is the most definitive objective analysis so far. Sid http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files/14234_iranelection0609.pdf This paper is published by Chatham House and the Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Preliminary Analysis of the Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election Editor: Professor Ali Ansari, Director, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House author, \'Iran, Islam and Democracy\' Research and Analysis: Daniel Berman and Thomas Rintoul, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews 21 June 2009 Chatham House is independent and owes no allegiance to government or to any political body. It does not hold opinions of its own the views expressed in this text are the responsibility of the authors. This document is issued on the understanding that if any extract is used, the authors and Chatham House should be credited, preferably with the date of the publication. Preliminary Analysis of Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election www.chathamhouse.org.uk 2 Executive Summary Working from the province by province breakdowns of the 2009 and 2005 results, released by the Iranian Ministry of Interior, and from the 2006 census as published by the official Statistical Centre of Iran, the following observations about the official data and the debates surrounding it can be made. ?In two conservative provinces, Mazandaran and Yazd, a turnout of more than 100% was recorded. ?At a provincial level, there is no correlation between the increased turnout and the swing to Ahmadinejad. This challenges the notion that Ahmadinejad\'s victory was due to the massive participation of a previously silent conservative majority. ?In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all former','Best analysis so far of Iranian vote. SidYesterday, June 21, Chatham House in UK published a detailed study of the Iranian vote, concluding from close analysis that the election results were a fraud. This is the most definitive objective analysis so far. Sid http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files/14234_iranelection0609.pdf This paper is published by Chatham House and the Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Preliminary Analysis of the Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election Editor: Professor Ali Ansari, Director, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews; Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House; author, \'Iran, Islam and Democracy\' Research and Analysis: Daniel Berman and Thomas Rintoul, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews 21 June 2009 Chatham House is independent and owes no allegiance to government or to any political body. It does not hold opinions of its own; the views expressed in this text are the responsibility of the authors. This document is issued on the understanding that if any extract is used, the authors and Chatham House should be credited, preferably with the date of the publication. Preliminary Analysis of Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election www.chathamhouse.org.uk 2 Executive Summary Working from the province by province breakdowns of the 2009 and 2005 results, released by the Iranian Ministry of Interior, and from the 2006 census as published by the official Statistical Centre of Iran, the following observations about the official data and the debates surrounding it can be made. ?In two conservative provinces, Mazandaran and Yazd, a turnout of more than 100% was recorded. ?At a provincial level, there is no correlation between the increased turnout and the swing to Ahmadinejad. This challenges the notion that Ahmadinejad\'s victory was due to the massive participation of a previously silent conservative majority. ?In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all former','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1924 - C05762462.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1924 - C05762462.txt','Lins e Silva Family on CBSFYI Fyi. The latest on the Sean Goldman case. The Lins e Silva family will appear on CBS tomorrow morning with a tape showing an interview with Sean Goldman where he says he wants to live in Brazil and that he considers Lins e Silva his father. David Goldman and his attorneys are extremely upset about Sean being exploited this way. The federal court that just decided that David should have custody whenever he is in Brazil believes the Lins e Silva family and maternal grandparents are doing all they can to alienate Sean from his father. We have been asked to provide CBS with a written statement about all that is being done to reunite Sean with his father. This is In the works now. Here is what we know about the tape: Family Releases New Psych Transcript Brazilian press have reported the release of a transcript of a new psychological interview of Sean Goldman, quoting Sean as stating that he considers Lins e Silva his father and that he wants to stay in Brazil. Press reports indicate that this interview was taped, and took place in front of witnesses from the Rio state level children\'s rights organizations. At least one report then referred to the controversy of the psychological exam, and quotes a psychologist as saying that the mother\'s family may be increasing the boy\'s suffering by making him talk once more, thereby reliving the child\'s traumas. Almost all reporting points out that the psychologist conducting the interview was hired by the maternal family Julie 36 Colleagues, Bernie Aronson called Milt this afternoon to let him know that the Lins e Silva family will be in the U.S. tomorrow to make an appearance on CBS. The family will be bringing a video of Sean. I don\'t have any more details, but wanted to pass on the heads up. Mordica 37','Lins e Silva Family on CBSFYI Fyi. The latest on the Sean Goldman case. The Lins e Silva family will appear on CBS tomorrow morning with a tape showing an interview with Sean Goldman where he says he wants to live in Brazil and that he considers Lins e Silva his father. David Goldman and his attorneys are extremely upset about Sean being exploited this way. The federal court that just decided that David should have custody whenever he is in Brazil believes the Lins e Silva family and maternal grandparents are doing all they can to alienate Sean from his father. We have been asked to provide CBS with a written statement about all that is being done to reunite Sean with his father. This is In the works now. Here is what we know about the tape: Family Releases New Psych Transcript Brazilian press have reported the release of a transcript of a new psychological interview of Sean Goldman, quoting Sean as stating that he considers Lins e Silva his father and that he wants to stay in Brazil. Press reports indicate that this interview was taped, and took place in front of witnesses from the Rio state level children\'s rights organizations. At least one report then referred to the controversy of the psychological exam, and quotes a psychologist as saying that the mother\'s family may be increasing the boy\'s suffering by making him talk once more, thereby reliving the child\'s traumas. Almost all reporting points out that the psychologist conducting the interview was hired by the maternal family Julie 36 Colleagues, Bernie Aronson called Milt this afternoon to let him know that the Lins e Silva family will be in the U.S. tomorrow to make an appearance on CBS. The family will be bringing a video of Sean. I don\'t have any more details, but wanted to pass on the heads up. Mordica 37','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1925 - C05762464.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1925 - C05762464.txt','Politico FW: RE:FYI below VICTORY! thx. i\'ve been successfully, mostly, talked out of that thesis. best was holbrooke, who interrupted self to say, I hope you\'re writing this down. Ben Smith httu://www.bolitico.com/blogs/bensmith/ fax: 866 293 7155','Politico FW: RE:FYI below VICTORY! thx. i\'ve been successfully, mostly, talked out of that thesis. best was holbrooke, who interrupted self to say, \"I hope you\'re writing this down.\" Ben Smith httu://www.bolitico.com/blogs/bensmith/ fax: 866 293 7155','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1926 - C05762466.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1926 - C05762466.txt','Doorsrosemarie.howe Hrc has selected option B from the drawings. What are next steps? 1C3','Doorsrosemarie.howe Hrc has selected option B from the drawings. What are next steps? 1C3','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1927 - C05762470.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1927 - C05762470.txt','KohFyi Senator Reid filed cloture on Harold Koh\'s nomination this evening, setting up a Wednesday morning vote. We need full attendance from Dem senators (not counting Kennedy and Byrd) and three Republicans to get to 60. 40','KohFyi Senator Reid filed cloture on Harold Koh\'s nomination this evening, setting up a Wednesday morning vote. We need full attendance from Dem senators (not counting Kennedy and Byrd) and three Republicans to get to 60. 40','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1928 - C05762471.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1928 - C05762471.txt','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxingFyi Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are e all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, They are sincere people, who are Thanks and best wishes, Stu David\'s secretary told me the letter was faxed to Secretary Clinton around 4:30. I will send you the PDF from David\'s office when they send it to me. All the best, Sam gone already. 41','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxingFyi Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are e all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, They are sincere people, who are Thanks and best wishes, Stu David\'s secretary told me the letter was faxed to Secretary Clinton around 4:30. I will send you the PDF from David\'s office when they send it to me. All the best, Sam gone already. 41','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1929 - C05762476.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1929 - C05762476.txt','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxing to Secretary Clinton any minute if it hasn\'tWill see - he is doing the paperwork Good. What is latest re Sid Blumenthal? Fyi Becker, John Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are to all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, Thanks and best wishes, Stu 44 gone already. I believe the conversations were very important and productive, and more importantly, so do the survivors with whom you spoke. We look forward to working together this week and thereafter. Sam 45','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxing to Secretary Clinton any minute if it hasn\'tWill see - he is doing the paperwork Good. What is latest re Sid Blumenthal? Fyi Becker, John Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are to all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, Thanks and best wishes, Stu 44 gone already. I believe the conversations were very important and productive, and more importantly, so do the survivors with whom you spoke. We look forward to working together this week and thereafter. Sam 45','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('193 - C05739788.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\193 - C05739788.txt','Fw: FW: Re:Pls print. Cheryl, I can\'t imagine what this week has been like for you but wanted to write after attending the Andrews ceremony today. I was with some NEA hands who knew Chris well and they all noted the Secretary\'s visit to their offices earlier in the week and how pitch-perfect this has been handled. The remarks today were beautiful and moving. I did not have a personal connection to the four lost this week but the President and Secretary seemed to be speaking as well to those I did know and still mourn. So I wanted to write to say thank you. This is among the most challenging and uncertain periods in our history ? and our nation is more fortunate than it knows to have such a steady team at the helm, Brett Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Fw: FW: Re:Pls print. Cheryl, I can\'t imagine what this week has been like for you but wanted to write after attending the Andrews ceremony today. I was with some NEA hands who knew Chris well and they all noted the Secretary\'s visit to their offices earlier in the week and how pitch-perfect this has been handled. The remarks today were beautiful and moving. I did not have a personal connection to the four lost this week but the President and Secretary seemed to be speaking as well to those I did know and still mourn. So I wanted to write to say thank you. This is among the most challenging and uncertain periods in our history ? and our nation is more fortunate than it knows to have such a steady team at the helm, Brett Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1930 - C05762480.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1930 - C05762480.txt','GLIFFA Gay Pride Event - Vandalism (proofed and revised)Attachments: Gay pride flyer with photos (2).pub See below in case this bics an issue. Attached is the flyer for today\'s event to be held at noon in the Dean Acheson Auditorium. Our staff observed to our dismay that during the night or early this morning, someone removed and discarded all of the flyers for this event which we had placed in elevator wells throughout the building. We consider this Anti - Gay vandalism, and though not entirely unexpected, it certainly cannot be tolerated. My staff is in the process of reprinting and distributing the announcements, which are critical to ensure the broadest possible publicity for attendance. Moreover it is very important that GLIFFA understand the Department of State supports them as fully as we do all other Affinity Groups. Moreover, we will protect their rights to assembly, free speech, and freedom from harassment. We ask that you immediate help in monitoring the elevator wells and other spaces for the next two hours to deter and discourage vandals. Please have your personnel approach anyone in the act of unauthorized poster removal, and take any other measures you deem appropriate to deal with this situation. Thank you for the advice you have already given and thanks in advance for the assistance and support you will render to address this problem. John John ivt. Robinson Director - Office of Civil Rights/ Chief Diversity Officer U.S. State Department 2201 C Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20520 202-647-9294 voice \' 202-647-4969 fax johnmrl@state.gov 48','GLIFFA Gay Pride Event - Vandalism (proofed and revised)Attachments: Gay pride flyer with photos (2).pub See below in case this bics an issue. Attached is the flyer for today\'s event to be held at noon in the Dean Acheson Auditorium. Our staff observed to our dismay that during the night or early this morning, someone removed and discarded all of the flyers for this event which we had placed in elevator wells throughout the building. We consider this Anti - Gay vandalism, and though not entirely unexpected, it certainly cannot be tolerated. My staff is in the process of reprinting and distributing the announcements, which are critical to ensure the broadest possible publicity for attendance. Moreover it is very important that GLIFFA understand the Department of State supports them as fully as we do all other Affinity Groups. Moreover, we will protect their rights to assembly, free speech, and freedom from harassment. We ask that you immediate help in monitoring the elevator wells and other spaces for the next two hours to deter and discourage vandals. Please have your personnel approach anyone in the act of unauthorized poster removal, and take any other measures you deem appropriate to deal with this situation. Thank you for the advice you have already given and thanks in advance for the assistance and support you will render to address this problem. John John ivt. Robinson Director - Office of Civil Rights/ Chief Diversity Officer U.S. State Department 2201 C Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20520 202-647-9294 voice \' 202-647-4969 fax johnmrl@state.gov 48','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1932 - C05762491.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1932 - C05762491.txt','ScheduleGreat, will do. Be sure I do a video conf w Chris hill in next few weeks. 49','ScheduleGreat, will do. Be sure I do a video conf w Chris hill in next few weeks. 49','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1933 - C05762495.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1933 - C05762495.txt','Big Speech concept paperAttachments: 2009-06-23 Speech concept paper.doc Huma: Please print for HRC. Thanks. cdm 50','Big Speech concept paperAttachments: 2009-06-23 Speech concept paper.doc Huma: Please print for HRC. Thanks. cdm 50','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1935 - C05762498.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1935 - C05762498.txt','See below - then see next emailLongtime Clinton confidant Blumenthal to become Clinton advisor Tue, 06/23/2009 - 1:00pm Longtime journalist and former Clinton White House advisor Sidney Blumenthal will become a special advisor without portfolio to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, The Cable has learned. Blumenthal refused to comment. But sources say he is filling out the paperwork and disentangling himself from other obligations as he moves to become a special advisor to the secretary whose presidential campaign he helped advise. The position would not require Senate confirmation. Clinton, who is recovering from surgery to repair a broken elbow, has been building her team at the State Department, while establishing her credentials as a team player supporting and amplifying her former presidential rival\'s foreign-policy vision. Sources close to her says she will prove indispensable to Obama, a point several Obama aides also made to Politico\'s Ben Smith in a piece noting the relatively background role she has played in these early months. The planned addition of Blumenthal, a longtime confidant of the Clinton family and a fierce defender of Bill Clinton\'s presidential legacy, could indicate she plans to raise her profile. (Blumenthal is probably Clinton\'s best speechwriter, a friend notes.) In the foreign-policy arena, Blumenthal advised former President Clinton on U.S.-British relations, and first introduced him to future British Prime Minister Tony Blair. He has also been active in the Third Way- Progressive Governance process. A former Washington Post reporter, Blumenthal has contributed commentary and editorial advice to Vanity Fair, Tina Brown\'s new online magazine The Daily Beast, the New Yorker, and Salon. Blumenthal has also been a fellow at New York University\'s Center on Law and Security. Laura Rozen I Permalink I fA9%\'1 Comments? Login or register 52','See below - then see next emailLongtime Clinton confidant Blumenthal to become Clinton advisor Tue, 06/23/2009 - 1:00pm Longtime journalist and former Clinton White House advisor Sidney Blumenthal will become a special advisor without portfolio to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, The Cable has learned. Blumenthal refused to comment. But sources say he is filling out the paperwork and disentangling himself from other obligations as he moves to become a special advisor to the secretary whose presidential campaign he helped advise. The position would not require Senate confirmation. Clinton, who is recovering from surgery to repair a broken elbow, has been building her team at the State Department, while establishing her credentials as a team player supporting and amplifying her former presidential rival\'s foreign-policy vision. Sources close to her says she will prove indispensable to Obama, a point several Obama aides also made to Politico\'s Ben Smith in a piece noting the relatively background role she has played in these early months. The planned addition of Blumenthal, a longtime confidant of the Clinton family and a fierce defender of Bill Clinton\'s presidential legacy, could indicate she plans to raise her profile. (Blumenthal is probably Clinton\'s best speechwriter, a friend notes.) In the foreign-policy arena, Blumenthal advised former President Clinton on U.S.-British relations, and first introduced him to future British Prime Minister Tony Blair. He has also been active in the Third Way- Progressive Governance process. A former Washington Post reporter, Blumenthal has contributed commentary and editorial advice to Vanity Fair, Tina Brown\'s new online magazine The Daily Beast, the New Yorker, and Salon. Blumenthal has also been a fellow at New York University\'s Center on Law and Security. Laura Rozen I Permalink I fA9%\'1 Comments? Login or register 52','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1936 - C05762499.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1936 - C05762499.txt','Follow-up information regarding legislation mentioned in Senator Voinovich\'s call to the Follow-up information regarding legislation mentioned in Senator Voinovich\'s call to the Secretary (S. 321 andSecretary (S. 321 and S. 840) Attachments: APPInt1Bill_lpager.docx Summary of Passport Card Legislation (S. 321) for State 06.23.09.doc Rich - This is legislation voinovich talked to her about. S.840) Wilma, Attached is background information on the legislation Senator Voinovich referenced in his call with Secretary Clinton today. As Senator Voinovich mentioned to the Secretary, both bills are personal priorities for him. I am the point of contact for the Passport Card Travel Enhancement Act of 2009 (S. 321), and we would like to work with you in an effort to address State\'s concerns with the legislation. Please let me know if you have questions or need additional information regarding this bill. Todd Johnston is the point of contact for the International Clean Energy Development Act of 2009 (S.840). He can be reached at 202-224-3353. Thanks, Tara Tara Shaw Counsel Senator George V. Voinovich Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management 202-224-1331 53','Follow-up information regarding legislation mentioned in Senator Voinovich\'s call to the Follow-up information regarding legislation mentioned in Senator Voinovich\'s call to the Secretary (S. 321 andSecretary (S. 321 and S. 840) Attachments: APPInt1Bill_lpager.docx; Summary of Passport Card Legislation (S. 321) for State 06.23.09.doc Rich - This is legislation voinovich talked to her about. S.840) Wilma, Attached is background information on the legislation Senator Voinovich referenced in his call with Secretary Clinton today. As Senator Voinovich mentioned to the Secretary, both bills are personal priorities for him. I am the point of contact for the Passport Card Travel Enhancement Act of 2009 (S. 321), and we would like to work with you in an effort to address State\'s concerns with the legislation. Please let me know if you have questions or need additional information regarding this bill. Todd Johnston is the point of contact for the International Clean Energy Development Act of 2009 (S.840). He can be reached at 202-224-3353. Thanks, Tara Tara Shaw Counsel Senator George V. Voinovich Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management 202-224-1331 53','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1939 - C05762507.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1939 - C05762507.txt','Follow-up information regarding legislation mentioned in Senator Voinovich\'s call to the Secretary (S. 321 Follow-up information regarding legislation mentioned in Senator Voinovich\'s call to the Secretary (S. 321 andand S. 840) Rich - This is legislation voinovich talked to her about. S. 840) Wilma, Attached is background information on the legislation Senator Voinovich referenced in his call with Secretary Clinton today. As Senator Voinovich mentioned to the Secretary, both bills are personal priorities for him. I am the point of contact for the Passport Card Travel Enhancement Act of 2009 (S. 321), and we would like to work with you in an effort to address State\'s concerns with the legislation. Please let me know if you have questions or need additional information regarding this bill. Todd Johnston is the point of contact for the International Clean Energy Development Act of 2009 (S.840). He can be reached at 202-224-3353. ? Thanks, Tara Tara Shaw Counsel Senator George V. Voinovich Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management 202-224-1331 54','Follow-up information regarding legislation mentioned in Senator Voinovich\'s call to the Secretary (S. 321 Follow-up information regarding legislation mentioned in Senator Voinovich\'s call to the Secretary (S. 321 andand S. 840) Rich - This is legislation voinovich talked to her about. S. 840) Wilma, Attached is background information on the legislation Senator Voinovich referenced in his call with Secretary Clinton today. As Senator Voinovich mentioned to the Secretary, both bills are personal priorities for him. I am the point of contact for the Passport Card Travel Enhancement Act of 2009 (S. 321), and we would like to work with you in an effort to address State\'s concerns with the legislation. Please let me know if you have questions or need additional information regarding this bill. Todd Johnston is the point of contact for the International Clean Energy Development Act of 2009 (S.840). He can be reached at 202-224-3353. ? Thanks, Tara Tara Shaw Counsel Senator George V. Voinovich Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management 202-224-1331 54','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1940 - C05762510.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1940 - C05762510.txt','Hillary: If you\'re up, give me a call. SidA Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!','Hillary: If you\'re up, give me a call. SidA Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1941 - C05762517.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1941 - C05762517.txt','Kyrgyz parliament approves U.S. base dealBISHKEK (Reuters) ? Kyrgyzstan\'s parliament approved a deal with the United States to keep open the last remaining U.S. air base in Central Asia, a Reuters reporter said. 57','Kyrgyz parliament approves U.S. base dealBISHKEK (Reuters) ? Kyrgyzstan\'s parliament approved a deal with the United States to keep open the last remaining U.S. air base in Central Asia, a Reuters reporter said. 57','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1942 - C05762520.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1942 - C05762520.txt','Kudos and thanks to the SecretaryFYI ? nice. cdm Thirty years I am a FSO and for the first time I feel really really proud to be part of a Secretary\'s team. Examples 1,Bringing back Farah Pandith. When she left with the change of administration I thought what a waste and figured there was no chance a Democrat would bring back someone form a Republic administration. But you did! 2,The respect for the input of career officers by the Secretary and the U/Ses is just amazing. It will really help improve our foreign relations. 3. The Secretary\'s understanding of the little things and their importance, such as holiday statements. Well, there are more but we are under staffed and have to get back to work. Many thanks to you all for being there. Merrie Blocker, Program Coordinator Office of Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asia Affairs Room 4440, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C St. NW, Washington DC 202-647-5337 BlockerMD2@state.gov 60','Kudos and thanks to the SecretaryFYI ? nice. cdm Thirty years I am a FSO and for the first time I feel really really proud to be part of a Secretary\'s team. Examples 1,Bringing back Farah Pandith. When she left with the change of administration I thought what a waste and figured there was no chance a Democrat would bring back someone form a Republic administration. But you did! 2,The respect for the input of career officers by the Secretary and the U/Ses is just amazing. It will really help improve our foreign relations. 3. The Secretary\'s understanding of the little things and their importance, such as holiday statements. Well, there are more but we are under staffed and have to get back to work. Many thanks to you all for being there. Merrie Blocker, Program Coordinator Office of Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asia Affairs Room 4440, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C St. NW, Washington DC 202-647-5337; BlockerMD2@state.gov 60','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1943 - C05762522.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1943 - C05762522.txt','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitledIsrael\'s Lawyer, in which Aaron argued For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney... I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer. Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the I was there and I know what happened. An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.) But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the facts in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s disengagement from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949. 61','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitled\"Israel\'s Lawyer,\" in which Aaron argued \"For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney...\" I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled \"The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer.\" Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the \"I was there and I know what happened.\" An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: \"Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.\") But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the \"facts\" in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s \"disengagement\" from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: \"In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949.\" 61','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1944 - C05762523.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1944 - C05762523.txt','Moot requestThis should moot request to hrc: IRAN President Ahmadinejad canceled his trip to an African Union summit in Lydia. No reason was given for his decision. (Reuters) 1','Moot requestThis should moot request to hrc: IRAN President Ahmadinejad canceled his trip to an African Union summit in Lydia. No reason was given for his decision. (Reuters) 1','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1945 - C05762526.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1945 - C05762526.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/1/098:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PHOTO w/JOSE VILLARREAL, NOMINEE FOR COMMISSIONER 9:25 am GENERAL, SHANGHAI EXPO 2010 Secretary\'s Outer Office 9:25 am PHOTO OP w/ WANDA, GREGORY, & NATIKA WASHINGTON Secy\'s Outer Office *Natilca works for Lew Lukens, Wanda and Gregory are her parents. 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES AND SECRETARY GATES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:45 am White House Situation Room 11:45 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR US AMBASSADOR TO IRELAND, 12:20 pm DANIEL ROONEY Treaty Room *Approx. 30 ppl. expected. 12:30 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD MORNINGSTAR 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00pm MEETING w/AMB. DAVID CHOQUEHUANCA, MINISTER OF FOREIGN 2:30 pm AFFAIRS, BOLIVIA Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:45pm MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARY ERIC SCHWARTZ 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm HOLD FOR ROSEMARIE 3:20 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/HUMA AND LONA 3:45pm Secretary\'s Office 4:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/EILEEN CHAMBERLIN DONOHOE 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY PRIME MINISTER 5:15 pm SALAM FAYYAD Secretary\'s Outer Office *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 5:20 pm DEPART State Department En Route White House. 5:30 pm ARRIVE White House 5:30 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ POTUS 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Private Residence 2','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/1/098:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PHOTO w/JOSE VILLARREAL, NOMINEE FOR COMMISSIONER 9:25 am GENERAL, SHANGHAI EXPO 2010 Secretary\'s Outer Office 9:25 am PHOTO OP w/ WANDA, GREGORY, & NATIKA WASHINGTON Secy\'s Outer Office *Natilca works for Lew Lukens, Wanda and Gregory are her parents. 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES AND SECRETARY GATES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:45 am White House Situation Room 11:45 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR US AMBASSADOR TO IRELAND, 12:20 pm DANIEL ROONEY Treaty Room *Approx. 30 ppl. expected. 12:30 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD MORNINGSTAR 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00pm MEETING w/AMB. DAVID CHOQUEHUANCA, MINISTER OF FOREIGN 2:30 pm AFFAIRS, BOLIVIA Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:45pm MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARY ERIC SCHWARTZ 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm HOLD FOR ROSEMARIE 3:20 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/HUMA AND LONA 3:45pm Secretary\'s Office 4:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/EILEEN CHAMBERLIN DONOHOE 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY PRIME MINISTER 5:15 pm SALAM FAYYAD Secretary\'s Outer Office *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 5:20 pm DEPART State Department \"En Route White House. 5:30 pm ARRIVE White House 5:30 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ POTUS 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:50 pm DEPART State Department \"En route Private Residence 2','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1946 - C05762527.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1946 - C05762527.txt','Thank you note to Mexican FMMadam Secretary - I just confirmed that you sent a thank you note to Mexican FM Patricia Espinosa Cantellano 4','Thank you note to Mexican FMMadam Secretary - I just confirmed that you sent a thank you note to Mexican FM Patricia Espinosa Cantellano 4','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1947 - C05762528.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1947 - C05762528.txt','U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman admitted to L.A. hospitalLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Congressman Henry Waxman, the powerful chairman the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee, has been hospitalized in Los Angeles for an undisclosed ailment, a spokeswoman said. The 69-year-old veteran Democrat from Southern California was not feeling well on Tuesday and was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for routine testing, the spokeswoman, Karen Lightfoot said. He\'s feeling much better now, Lightfoot said. She declined to disclose the nature of his ailment or how long he is expected to remain in the hospital. Waxman, a member of Congress since 1975, was a leading co-sponsor of landmark climate change legislation passed by the House on Friday.','U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman admitted to L.A. hospitalLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Congressman Henry Waxman, the powerful chairman the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee, has been hospitalized in Los Angeles for an undisclosed ailment, a spokeswoman said. The 69-year-old veteran Democrat from Southern California was not feeling well on Tuesday and was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for \"routine testing,\" the spokeswoman, Karen Lightfoot said. \"He\'s feeling much better now,\" Lightfoot said. She declined to disclose the nature of his ailment or how long he is expected to remain in the hospital. Waxman, a member of Congress since 1975, was a leading co-sponsor of landmark climate change legislation passed by the House on Friday.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1948 - C05762529.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1948 - C05762529.txt','DPRK launches two short-range missiles (U)(U) Yonhap news agency reports North Korea test-fired two short-range missiles. The Operations Center will provide additional updates as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 9','DPRK launches two short-range missiles (U)(U) Yonhap news agency reports North Korea test-fired two short-range missiles. The Operations Center will provide additional updates as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 9','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1949 - C05762533.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1949 - C05762533.txt','Re: Fw.I will prepare for you to sign on Monday. Pis send F7a letter of congrats and good wishes.','Re: Fw.I will prepare for you to sign on Monday. Pis send F7a letter of congrats and good wishes.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('195 - C05739790.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\195 - C05739790.txt','ThanksYour remarks this afternoon at Andrews were wonderful Thanks for doing so much for our institution on such a sad day. Just sent you a hi side note on visits to Jordan and Iraq, and look forward to catching up. Enjoy the weekend in the meantime. Bill','ThanksYour remarks this afternoon at Andrews were wonderful Thanks for doing so much for our institution on such a sad day. Just sent you a hi side note on visits to Jordan and Iraq, and look forward to catching up. Enjoy the weekend in the meantime. Bill','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1950 - C05762534.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1950 - C05762534.txt','Kristy can only do 730am. Ok?8','Kristy can only do 730am. Ok?8','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1951 - C05762537.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1951 - C05762537.txt','You wereFYI ?Spoke to INR Team (about 100 folks) today b/c they were concerned about their value and folks impression of their work and commitment bic of the Myers matter. cdm perfect this morning. I\'m getting many favorable and appreciative comments. Thanks. John 31','You wereFYI ?Spoke to INR Team (about 100 folks) today b/c they were concerned about their value and folks impression of their work and commitment bic of the Myers matter. cdm perfect this morning. I\'m getting many favorable and appreciative comments. Thanks. John 31','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1952 - C05762538.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1952 - C05762538.txt','How\'s the vacation?Great - will call you b/f noon I hope you\'re ensconced at the beach starting to unwind. If you have time, I\'d like to catch up. I\'ll be at home in DC until 1 and then at home in NY after 4. Happy relaxing! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','How\'s the vacation?Great - will call you b/f noon I hope you\'re ensconced at the beach starting to unwind. If you have time, I\'d like to catch up. I\'ll be at home in DC until 1 and then at home in NY after 4. Happy relaxing! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1953 - C05762540.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1953 - C05762540.txt','Big thinkers lunch for wed10','Big thinkers lunch for wed10','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1954 - C05762541.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1954 - C05762541.txt','Big thinkers lunch for wedI actually think that\'s better, we had entertained it but didn\'t know what u would be up for. Will proceed. That is a huge group. There is no way to make them all feel important and listened to. Should we split group in half and have two lunches? This would be list. What do u think? Can we start inviting people? not a usual suspect for us, but very smart) 11','Big thinkers lunch for wedI actually think that\'s better, we had entertained it but didn\'t know what u would be up for. Will proceed. That is a huge group. There is no way to make them all feel important and listened to. Should we split group in half and have two lunches? This would be list. What do u think? Can we start inviting people? not a usual suspect for us, but very smart) 11','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1955 - C05762542.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1955 - C05762542.txt','DPRK fires third short-range missile(U) Media report the DPRK fired a third short-range missile from Sinsang-ri, near the eastern port of Wonsan. The first two launches were reported to be KN-01 surface-ship missiles. There is no information regarding the type of the third missile. All three reportedly flew roughly 60 miles before detonating. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 12','DPRK fires third short-range missile(U) Media report the DPRK fired a third short-range missile from Sinsang-ri, near the eastern port of Wonsan. The first two launches were reported to be KN-01 surface-ship missiles. There is no information regarding the type of the third missile. All three reportedly flew roughly 60 miles before detonating. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 12','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1956 - C05762544.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1956 - C05762544.txt','This amPdb on the way Also, there\'s a secpres from rch that needs ur signature. 13','This amPdb on the way Also, there\'s a secpres from rch that needs ur signature. 13','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1957 - C05762546.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1957 - C05762546.txt','Bausman & Company - Fine Bench Made FurniturePrinting and sending to u hrc This isn\'t the right style...but does it look like the right function? http://www.bausman.net/AllItems/BySeries/1100/1140.html 14','Bausman & Company - Fine Bench Made FurniturePrinting and sending to u hrc This isn\'t the right style...but does it look like the right function? http://www.bausman.net/AllItems/BySeries/1100/1140.html 14','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('196 - C05739791.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\196 - C05739791.txt','thanksCheryl, Please extend our thanks to the Secretary for today\'s moving event. As always, her remarks (the President\'s and the chaplain\'s) were just right. I will also send a note to Pat and Capricia to thank them for a well led day that helped build solidarity, despite the sorrow. Thanks also for Cindy and Yael they are a pleasure to work with every day. We are making real progress. Best, Rick Rick Barton Ambassador Assistant Secretary Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations 202.663.0807','thanksCheryl, Please extend our thanks to the Secretary for today\'s moving event. As always, her remarks (the President\'s and the chaplain\'s) were just right. I will also send a note to Pat and Capricia to thank them for a well led day that helped build solidarity, despite the sorrow. Thanks also for Cindy and Yael they are a pleasure to work with every day. We are making real progress. Best, Rick Rick Barton Ambassador Assistant Secretary Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations 202.663.0807','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1961 - C05762550.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1961 - C05762550.txt','Plane delayThe g3 is delayed till 5pm wheels up There is a lear available at 2pm with 6 seats. Do u want to just leave at 5? 16','Plane delayThe g3 is delayed till 5pm wheels up There is a lear available at 2pm with 6 seats. Do u want to just leave at 5? 16','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1962 - C05762552.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1962 - C05762552.txt','DPRK launches fourth missile(U) ROK media, citing officials in Seoul, are reporting a fourth missile launch. No further details are available at this time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, II, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 17','DPRK launches fourth missile(U) ROK media, citing officials in Seoul, are reporting a fourth missile launch. No further details are available at this time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, II, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 17','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1964 - C05762555.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1964 - C05762555.txt','Reminder to call todd stern thru ops when u want to talk. He is free.18','Reminder to call todd stern thru ops when u want to talk. He is free.18','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1965 - C05762556.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1965 - C05762556.txt','Plane delay2pm is now no longer an option. Only option is 5pm wheels up. Oh, dear. I guess I\'d rather leave at 2 but does that present problems I don\'t know about? The g3 is delayed till 5pm wheels up There is a lear available at 2pm with 6 seats. Do u want to just leave at 5? 19','Plane delay2pm is now no longer an option. Only option is 5pm wheels up. Oh, dear. I guess I\'d rather leave at 2 but does that present problems I don\'t know about? The g3 is delayed till 5pm wheels up There is a lear available at 2pm with 6 seats. Do u want to just leave at 5? 19','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1967 - C05762558.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1967 - C05762558.txt','Plane delayYes confirmed. Ok that\'s when I will go. Is that certain? 2pm is now no longer an option. Only option is 5pm wheels up. Oh, dear. I guess I\'d rather leave at 2 but does that present problems I don\'t know about? The g3 is delayed till 5pm wheels up There is a lear available at 2pm with 6 seats. Do u want to just leave at 5? 21','Plane delayYes confirmed. Ok that\'s when I will go. Is that certain? 2pm is now no longer an option. Only option is 5pm wheels up. Oh, dear. I guess I\'d rather leave at 2 but does that present problems I don\'t know about? The g3 is delayed till 5pm wheels up There is a lear available at 2pm with 6 seats. Do u want to just leave at 5? 21','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1968 - C05762559.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1968 - C05762559.txt','2pm callCall with chris hill and jake is scheduled for 2pm. Ops will connect to house. 22','2pm callCall with chris hill and jake is scheduled for 2pm. Ops will connect to house. 22','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1969 - C05762560.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1969 - C05762560.txt','Jim jones callU may have talked to him cause he called direct too. But jones left message on my cell about an hour ago. 23','Jim jones callU may have talked to him cause he called direct too. But jones left message on my cell about an hour ago. 23','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('197 - C05739792.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\197 - C05739792.txt','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)To be clear, this is not on Thursday. It\'s at some later time apart from the already schedule HPSCI & SSCI briefings FYI David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi By KATIE GLUECK I 11/14/12 9:32 AM EST Updated: 11/14/12 9:54 AM EST Gen. David Petraeus will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein told POLITICO Wednesday morning. But the exact schedule has not been set for his testimony. Mr. Petraeus has indicated his willingness [to testify]. He is eager to come before the committee so we will work out the details, Feinstein said. Earlier Wednesday, Fox New reported that the former director of the CIA who resigned last week over an extramarital affair, will still testify voluntarily on Friday before congressional intelligence committees regarding the Sept, 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya. Petraeus was initially slated to offer testimony on Benghazi at closed hearings before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Feinstein, the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said on CNN\'s The Situation Room on Tuesday that she believed Petraeus would eventually appear before the committee because he is a \'\'responsible person.','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)To be clear, this is not on Thursday. It\'s at some later time apart from the already schedule HPSCI & SSCI briefings FYI David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi By KATIE GLUECK I 11/14/12 9:32 AM EST Updated: 11/14/12 9:54 AM EST Gen. David Petraeus will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein told POLITICO Wednesday morning. But the exact schedule has not been set for his testimony. \"Mr. Petraeus has indicated his willingness [to testify]. He is eager to come before the committee so we will work out the details,\" Feinstein said. Earlier Wednesday, Fox New reported that the former director of the CIA who resigned last week over an extramarital affair, will still testify voluntarily on Friday before congressional intelligence committees regarding the Sept, 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya. Petraeus was initially slated to offer testimony on Benghazi at closed hearings before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Feinstein, the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said on CNN\'s \"The Situation Room\" on Tuesday that she believed Petraeus would eventually appear before the committee because he is a \'\'responsible person.\"','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1971 - C05762562.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1971 - C05762562.txt','fyi, gibbs excerpt from 6/30Read traffic all the way down Thanks. Adding Cheryl. S will be doing regular SVICs with Hill and she\'ll be back in Iraq before long. Importance: High As I told Jake and PJ, I was bit surprised that CNN (Charley Keyes) asked me at the podium if the Dept. was concerned that the VP was seeming to be on the ascendent in foreign policy. I talked to him off the record, and he admitted that he gets a steady drumbeat of requests from producers to find out if Hillary is holding her own in the intragency battles, and particularly if there\'s infighting between her and White House. He said what specifically prompted his q at the briefing on whether the VP was beginning to usurp S\'s role in foreign policy was Gibb\'s announcement Tuesday that the VP was taking lead in Iraq policy (below). I emphasized to him that the Sec is very engaged and involved in Iraq policy, noting she was on a conference call today with Chris Hill. Think much of this is the perennial Washington story of who\'s up and who\'s down, but it still bears careful watch. Ian Importance: High QUESTION: And yesterday, you said that you\'d try to get back to us on vice president\'s role in Iraq policy. GIBBS: Sure. QUESTION: Can you fill us in on that? president to oversee the -- the policy and in working with General 25','fyi, gibbs excerpt from 6/30Read traffic all the way down Thanks. Adding Cheryl. S will be doing regular SVICs with Hill and she\'ll be back in Iraq before long. Importance: High As I told Jake and PJ, I was bit surprised that CNN (Charley Keyes) asked me at the podium if the Dept. was concerned that the VP was seeming to be on the ascendent in foreign policy. I talked to him off the record, and he admitted that he gets a \"steady drumbeat\" of requests from producers to find out \"if Hillary is holding her own\" in the intragency battles, and particularly if there\'s infighting between her and White House. He said what specifically prompted his q at the briefing on whether the VP was beginning to usurp S\'s role in foreign policy was Gibb\'s announcement Tuesday that the VP was taking lead in Iraq policy (below). I emphasized to him that the Sec is very engaged and involved in Iraq policy, noting she was on a conference call today with Chris Hill. Think much of this is the perennial Washington story of who\'s up and who\'s down, but it still bears careful watch. Ian Importance: High QUESTION: And yesterday, you said that you\'d try to get back to us on vice president\'s role in Iraq policy. GIBBS: Sure. QUESTION: Can you fill us in on that? president to oversee the -- the policy and in working with General 25','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1972 - C05762563.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1972 - C05762563.txt','2009-07-01 Draft letter to G0h re 57m pledge (4)Were you looking at this draft? (attached and pasted below). This incorporates your changes. His Excellency Rene Freya! President of the Republic of Haiti Port-au-Prince 27 Nora, Finalized letter is attached. Cheryl, Barring any objections from you we will get this out today. Meghann 28','2009-07-01 Draft letter to G0h re 57m pledge (4)Were you looking at this draft? (attached and pasted below). This incorporates your changes. His Excellency Rene Freya! President of the Republic of Haiti Port-au-Prince 27 Nora, Finalized letter is attached. Cheryl, Barring any objections from you we will get this out today. Meghann 28','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1974 - C05762567.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1974 - C05762567.txt','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do, said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. \"All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do,\" said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1975 - C05762571.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1975 - C05762571.txt','ThanksFYI Cheryl, Thanks for talking to INR\'s people today. Your message was elegantly delivered and profoundly appreciated. Little could have done more for morale. Jim Buchanan DAS for Analysis','ThanksFYI Cheryl, Thanks for talking to INR\'s people today. Your message was elegantly delivered and profoundly appreciated. Little could have done more for morale. Jim Buchanan DAS for Analysis','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1976 - C05762572.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1976 - C05762572.txt','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown Prince(SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 29','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown Prince(SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 29','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1977 - C05762573.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1977 - C05762573.txt','WJCBill Clinton to visit Haiti Monday as UN special envoy 07/02/2009 16:58 UNITED NATIONS, July 2, 2009 (AFP) - Former US president Bill Clinton will travel to Haiti Monday for his first visit as UN special envoy to the Caribbean nation, the world body announced Thursday. Clinton, who was appointed to the post by UN chief Ban Ki-moon last month, is to confer with government officials about how to best support the efforts to prepare for hurricanes, generate new jobs and enhance the delivery of basic social services, UN spokeswoman Michele Montas told reporters. The former US president will also focus on how to ensure that the United Nations, civil society and the donor community align their activities with the government\'s recovery plan as well as with each other, she added. It will be Clinton\'s his second trip to Haiti this year. In March, he and Ban toured Haiti together and urged the international community to continue to aid the impoverished Caribbean country. Clinton, who visited Haiti while president in 1995, was the first US leader to travel to the country while in office since Franklin Roosevelt in 1934. The former US president has sought to focus world attention on Haiti which was devastated by hurricanes last year and is the poorest country in the western hemisphere.','WJCBill Clinton to visit Haiti Monday as UN special envoy 07/02/2009 16:58 UNITED NATIONS, July 2, 2009 (AFP) - Former US president Bill Clinton will travel to Haiti Monday for his first visit as UN special envoy to the Caribbean nation, the world body announced Thursday. Clinton, who was appointed to the post by UN chief Ban Ki-moon last month, is to confer with government officials \"about how to best support the efforts to prepare for hurricanes, generate new jobs and enhance the delivery of basic social services,\" UN spokeswoman Michele Montas told reporters. The former US president \"will also focus on how to ensure that the United Nations, civil society and the donor community align their activities with the government\'s recovery plan as well as with each other,\" she added. It will be Clinton\'s his second trip to Haiti this year. In March, he and Ban toured Haiti together and urged the international community to continue to aid the impoverished Caribbean country. Clinton, who visited Haiti while president in 1995, was the first US leader to travel to the country while in office since Franklin Roosevelt in 1934. The former US president has sought to focus world attention on Haiti which was devastated by hurricanes last year and is the poorest country in the western hemisphere.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1978 - C05762574.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1978 - C05762574.txt','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceIsn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it. I personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 30','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceIsn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it. I personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 30','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1979 - C05762575.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1979 - C05762575.txt','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceWell he\'s very young, only 15. Rumor is hes smart, quiet, bookish. Like his father. What is interesting is that the reason abdullah gave from removing his brother 5 years ago is that he thought the weight of being crown prince restricted his life, education and travel. I suspect the reason he\'s done this is so his son can be properly groomed from now to inherit the thrown. Life will change dramatically for him. What\'s Hussein like? Isn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it.1 personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, NS), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 32','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceWell he\'s very young, only 15. Rumor is hes smart, quiet, bookish. Like his father. What is interesting is that the reason abdullah gave from removing his brother 5 years ago is that he thought the weight of being crown prince restricted his life, education and travel. I suspect the reason he\'s done this is so his son can be properly groomed from now to inherit the thrown. Life will change dramatically for him. What\'s Hussein like? Isn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it.1 personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, NS), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 32','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('198 - C05739793.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\198 - C05739793.txt','RemarksPis print. B3 CIA PERS/ORG B6 From: Good evening. First, amazing service today. Many thanks to you and everyone at your Department -- beginning with the Secretary for working so incredibly hard to make such a difficult ceremony so dignified for everyone involved. The Director and I are truly grateful. Second, we are now in the process of sending you the classified cables the Secretary and/or you requested. We are sending them to your Ops Center. Thanks. Cheers, RS','RemarksPis print. B3 CIA PERS/ORG B6 From: Good evening. First, amazing service today. Many thanks to you and everyone at your Department -- beginning with the Secretary for working so incredibly hard to make such a difficult ceremony so dignified for everyone involved. The Director and I are truly grateful. Second, we are now in the process of sending you the classified cables the Secretary and/or you requested. We are sending them to your Ops Center. Thanks. Cheers, RS','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1981 - C05762579.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1981 - C05762579.txt','Jan piercyJust rtnd your call, she will be available on her cell/at home tonight and thru the weekend. ### 34','Jan piercyJust rtnd your call, she will be available on her cell/at home tonight and thru the weekend. ### 34','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1982 - C05762580.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1982 - C05762580.txt','NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H.Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H. By CAROL E. LEE Tensions between the White House and the NAACP over President Obama.s upcoming address at the groups 100th ... ....anniversary celebration were *not totally resolved after leaders of the influential civil rights organization met with two senior White House aides Thursday morning. *There.s some scheduling adjustments that have to be made,* Julian Bond told POLITICO as he left the West Wing. But he.s coming.. Bond and Hilary Shelton, the NAACP.s vice president for advocacy, said they met with White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and her chief of staff, Michael Strautmanis. Bond said the NAACP and the White House have agreed on a date ? July 16 but have yet to settle on a time when Obama will address the groups conference. At issue is the venue. Ideally Obama.s speech would be at a location that makes it easy for everyone to see him* Bond said. So far the White House has rejected some suggestions including Yankee Stadium ? citing security reasons, and there is a dispute over exactly what time he will speak. *It was a healthy, helpful conversation,. Shelton said of the meeting. Shelton and Bond said they did not see Obama while they were in the West Wing for roughly 45 minutes. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to address the NAACP.s conference on July 13, they said, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also trying to schedule in appearance. The conference is being held from July 11 to 16. Shelton noted that Obama has not missed an annual NAACP meeting since he was elected to the Senate in','NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H.Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H. By CAROL E. LEE Tensions between the White House and the NAACP over President Obama.s upcoming address at the groups 100th ... ....anniversary celebration were *not totally resolved after leaders of the influential civil rights organization met with two senior White House aides Thursday morning. *There.s some scheduling adjustments that have to be made,* Julian Bond told POLITICO as he left the West Wing. But he.s coming.. Bond and Hilary Shelton, the NAACP.s vice president for advocacy, said they met with White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and her chief of staff, Michael Strautmanis. Bond said the NAACP and the White House have agreed on a date ? July 16 but have yet to settle on a time when Obama will address the groups conference. At issue is the venue. Ideally Obama.s speech would be at a location that makes it easy for everyone to see him* Bond said. So far the White House has rejected some suggestions including Yankee Stadium ? citing security reasons, and there is a dispute over exactly what time he will speak. *It was a healthy, helpful conversation,. Shelton said of the meeting. Shelton and Bond said they did not see Obama while they were in the West Wing for roughly 45 minutes. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to address the NAACP.s conference on July 13, they said, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also trying to schedule in appearance. The conference is being held from July 11 to 16. Shelton noted that Obama has not missed an annual NAACP meeting since he was elected to the Senate in','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1983 - C05762581.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1983 - C05762581.txt','Never mind last email -just saw I was looking at Jim\'s calendarA)','Never mind last email -just saw I was looking at Jim\'s calendarA)','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1984 - C05762582.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1984 - C05762582.txt','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1986 - C05762584.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1986 - C05762584.txt','SchumerChuck schumer called me cause he\'s been playing phone tag with hrc. He wanted to talk to her about the problem the bank of ny is having in russia. He didn\'t realize she wasn\'t going. When I told him she wasn\'t, he said he wanted to talk to Bill and ask you to raise this issue with russian officials. Bill, are you able to call him and I will tell hrc you are calling back? Cell is or ops can reach him. 36','SchumerChuck schumer called me cause he\'s been playing phone tag with hrc. He wanted to talk to her about the problem the bank of ny is having in russia. He didn\'t realize she wasn\'t going. When I told him she wasn\'t, he said he wanted to talk to Bill and ask you to raise this issue with russian officials. Bill, are you able to call him and I will tell hrc you are calling back? Cell is or ops can reach him. 36','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1987 - C05762585.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1987 - C05762585.txt','SchumerFyi Nita lowey also just called again. Said she\'s going into an event and will be out of pocket for a few hours. Talked to Sen Schumer. Told him I\'m glad to raise in Moscow, and will let him know how it goes. I\'m familiar with Bank of NY case from my time as ambassador, and talked to BoNY President last week. Have a good weekend. Bill Chuck schumer called me cause he\'s been playing phone tag with hrc. He wanted to talk to her about the problem the bank of ny is having in russia. He didn\'t realize she wasn\'t going. When I told him she wasn\'t, he said he wanted to talk to Bill and ask you to raise this issue with russian officials. Bill, are you able to call him and I will tell hrc you are calling back? Cell is or ops can reach him. v 37','SchumerFyi Nita lowey also just called again. Said she\'s going into an event and will be out of pocket for a few hours. Talked to Sen Schumer. Told him I\'m glad to raise in Moscow, and will let him know how it goes. I\'m familiar with Bank of NY case from my time as ambassador, and talked to BoNY President last week. Have a good weekend. Bill Chuck schumer called me cause he\'s been playing phone tag with hrc. He wanted to talk to her about the problem the bank of ny is having in russia. He didn\'t realize she wasn\'t going. When I told him she wasn\'t, he said he wanted to talk to Bill and ask you to raise this issue with russian officials. Bill, are you able to call him and I will tell hrc you are calling back? Cell is or ops can reach him. v 37','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1988 - C05762586.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1988 - C05762586.txt','730 call with lavrov confirmedI\'m sending call sheet as soon as it comes. Jake suggesting that u might want to check in with jim steinberg before the call too.','730 call with lavrov confirmedI\'m sending call sheet as soon as it comes. Jake suggesting that u might want to check in with jim steinberg before the call too.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1989 - C05762588.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1989 - C05762588.txt','Aliyev callOps just faxed a call sheet for Aliyev to house. Steinberg will be traveling to Baku on July 10, and Jim/Jake/phil think the call from you will help to pave the way for his trip. There is an info memo on latest developments, a cable summary, and a bio. You ok with proceeding with setting up call? We can do over next few days if u r ok.','Aliyev callOps just faxed a call sheet for Aliyev to house. Steinberg will be traveling to Baku on July 10, and Jim/Jake/phil think the call from you will help to pave the way for his trip. There is an info memo on latest developments, a cable summary, and a bio. You ok with proceeding with setting up call? We can do over next few days if u r ok.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('199 - C05739794.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\199 - C05739794.txt','H: latest intel libyari conflicts, leaders & militias. SidB6 CONFIDENTIAL January, 2012 For: HRC','H: latest intel libyari conflicts, leaders & militias. SidB6 CONFIDENTIAL January, 2012 For: HRC','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1992 - C05762592.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1992 - C05762592.txt','AliyevCall with president aliyev has been confirmed for 10am. Ops will call you. 39','AliyevCall with president aliyev has been confirmed for 10am. Ops will call you. 39','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1994 - C05762594.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1994 - C05762594.txt','Re:As soon as we get word, we can. Can you set up Nakasone call?','Re:As soon as we get word, we can. Can you set up Nakasone call?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1995 - C05762595.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1995 - C05762595.txt','IAEA Amano acclamation completed (SBU)Will reach out and see if he can do it at noon. (SBU) According to UN VIE, new IAEA Director General Amano\'s acclamation is completed. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. Al','IAEA Amano acclamation completed (SBU)Will reach out and see if he can do it at noon. (SBU) According to UN VIE, new IAEA Director General Amano\'s acclamation is completed. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. Al','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1996 - C05762598.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1996 - C05762598.txt','4th of July at the White HouseFyi B6 Dear Cabinet Chiefs of Staff and Schedulers: We apologize for the late notice, but we have just heard from the Social Office that they would like to invite the Cabinet tomorrow night for Fireworks at the White House. This invitation is for the Cabinet Secretary and his or her immediate family. If your Cabinet Secretary and family plan to attend, please email WAVES information including, Full Name, DOB, Social Security number and place of birth to: The Social Office asked us to provide you with the following information: Please plan to enter to White House complex through the Southeast Gate. The gates open at 7:30pm. It is fine to bring blankets and cameras. Please do not bring lawn chairs or coolers. Beverages and ice cream will be provided. Unfortunately, there is no parking. We hope you\'ll be able to join us. Sincerely, Cabinet Affairs 42','4th of July at the White HouseFyi B6 Dear Cabinet Chiefs of Staff and Schedulers: We apologize for the late notice, but we have just heard from the Social Office that they would like to invite the Cabinet tomorrow night for Fireworks at the White House. This invitation is for the Cabinet Secretary and his or her immediate family. If your Cabinet Secretary and family plan to attend, please email WAVES information including, Full Name, DOB, Social Security number and place of birth to: The Social Office asked us to provide you with the following information: Please plan to enter to White House complex through the Southeast Gate. The gates open at 7:30pm. It is fine to bring blankets and cameras. Please do not bring lawn chairs or coolers. Beverages and ice cream will be provided. Unfortunately, there is no parking. We hope you\'ll be able to join us. Sincerely, Cabinet Affairs 42','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1997 - C05762599.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1997 - C05762599.txt','Honduras Supreme Court Rejects OAS(SBU) Media report the Honduras Supreme Court rejected an OAS ultimatum to reinstate President Zelaya. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 41','Honduras Supreme Court Rejects OAS(SBU) Media report the Honduras Supreme Court rejected an OAS ultimatum to reinstate President Zelaya. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 41','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1998 - C05762602.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1998 - C05762602.txt','North Korea Missiles were fired into Sea of Japan (SBU)(SBU) Further to the 2048 EDT Watch Alert, media report the two missiles were fired from a base near Wonsan into the Sea of Japan, and appear to be Scud missiles with an estimated range of 500 km (310 miles). Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 45','North Korea Missiles were fired into Sea of Japan (SBU)(SBU) Further to the 2048 EDT Watch Alert, media report the two missiles were fired from a base near Wonsan into the Sea of Japan, and appear to be Scud missiles with an estimated range of 500 km (310 miles). Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 45','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('1999 - C05762605.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\1999 - C05762605.txt','Adam ParkhomenkoI believe rob prepared one today for you to sign. He will confirm. Can you check and see if I sent a letter to him this week? Thx. dO','Adam ParkhomenkoI believe rob prepared one today for you to sign. He will confirm. Can you check and see if I sent a letter to him this week? Thx. dO','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('20 - C05739577.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\20 - C05739577.txt','The Youth of LibyaHope. See picture below Kamala sent. Libya A hurra TV via Facebook','The Youth of LibyaHope. See picture below Kamala sent. Libya A hurra TV via Facebook','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('200 - C05739795.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\200 - C05739795.txt','POLITICO Breaking News- .. _ . . From POLITICO Breaking News Driailto:breakingnews@politico.corn] POLITICO Breaking News Gen. David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced The 7:30 a.m. meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred. For more information... http://www.politico.com To unsubscribes http :h dyn politico .com/unsubscri be.cfm?em ail?BIumerifelcUR@S tate .Go v&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B88 E9D5D51C68&a lertID=1','POLITICO Breaking News- .. _ . . From POLITICO Breaking News Driailto:breakingnews@politico.corn] POLITICO Breaking News Gen. David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced The 7:30 a.m. meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred. For more information... http://www.politico.com To unsubscribes http :h dyn politico .com/unsubscri be.cfm?em ail?BIumerifelcUR@S tate .Go v&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B88 E9D5D51C68&a lertID=1','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2000 - C05762606.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2000 - C05762606.txt','Adam ParkhomenkoYes - you signed one to him this afternoon on your personal stationery. I was planning to put it in the mail tomorrow morning. I believe rob prepared one today for you to sign. He will confirm. Can you check and see if I sent a letter to him this week? Thx.','Adam ParkhomenkoYes - you signed one to him this afternoon on your personal stationery. I was planning to put it in the mail tomorrow morning. I believe rob prepared one today for you to sign. He will confirm. Can you check and see if I sent a letter to him this week? Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2001 - C05762608.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2001 - C05762608.txt','COS call 6/10/09Called out HRC as especially helpful in making calls to the Hill on passing the supplemental approps bill. Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633 52','COS call 6/10/09Called out HRC as especially helpful in making calls to the Hill on passing the supplemental approps bill. Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633 52','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2002 - C05762609.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2002 - C05762609.txt','Mitchell call confirmed for 7:30am.53','Mitchell call confirmed for 7:30am.53','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2003 - C05762610.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2003 - C05762610.txt','Deed is doneThe Uighurs, free and happy, have landed in Bermuda. All well. 54','Deed is doneThe Uighurs, free and happy, have landed in Bermuda. All well. 54','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2004 - C05762611.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2004 - C05762611.txt','MitchellWill do. I want to see him tuesday when he\'s back. CC','MitchellWill do. I want to see him tuesday when he\'s back. CC','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2005 - C05762615.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2005 - C05762615.txt','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer kyr!? gyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan, the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. The decision to annul all agreements on the Manas military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this, he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer kyr!? gyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. \"Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan,\" the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. \"The decision to annul all agreements on the Manas military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this,\" he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2006 - C05762616.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2006 - C05762616.txt','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offerMy question exactly - sent to bill I? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan, the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. The decision to annul all agreements on the Manas military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this, he told the 24.kg news agency. 61','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offerMy question exactly - sent to bill I? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. \"Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan,\" the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. \"The decision to annul all agreements on the Manas military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this,\" he told the 24.kg news agency. 61','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2007 - C05762618.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2007 - C05762618.txt','North Korea fires third missile (SBU)(SBU) Media report North Korea fired a third short-range missile off its east coast into the Sea of Japan. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 4','North Korea fires third missile (SBU)(SBU) Media report North Korea fired a third short-range missile off its east coast into the Sea of Japan. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 4;','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2008 - C05762628.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2008 - C05762628.txt','Talked with Leonel FernandezI have just asked for the state of play this am as messages continued last night until lam. The bottom line of all of them was not dissimiliar to this message from torn so forwarding this one - namely, all had been unsuccessful in dissuading Zeleya from going today and several leaders and fm (espinoza) thought call from you might help but Zeleya appeared in update messages to get more resolute as evening went on to return based upon readouts of various meetings with him. Cdm Morales Jr, Hector E Llorens, B6 I just got off the phone with President Fernandez. His efforts to dissuade Zelaya and Company from traveling tomorrow have not been successful. He was very worried about what would happen, and requested our help in ensuring that no incidents take place at the airport. I told him I shared his concern. I summarized for him our efforts to date, and told him that nascent engagement with the armed forces and the de facto government would collapse if Zelaya tried to force the issue tomorrow. I told him of the Cardinal\'s plea to Zelaya to not return. He said the Cardinal in Santo Domingo is close to the Honduran Cardinal, and said he would reach out to him. I encouraged this. I told him that I thought the elements of a deal were on the table, we just needed to find a way to get everyone to sit at the table and start talking. I told President Fernandez that he could play an important role in creating a climate of confidence, and suggested that he reach out to interested parties like Ricardo Maduro and others inside of Honduras. He said he would do so and get back to me 61','Talked with Leonel FernandezI have just asked for the state of play this am as messages continued last night until lam. The bottom line of all of them was not dissimiliar to this message from torn so forwarding this one - namely, all had been unsuccessful in dissuading Zeleya from going today and several leaders and fm (espinoza) thought call from you might help but Zeleya appeared in update messages to get more resolute as evening went on to return based upon readouts of various meetings with him. Cdm Morales Jr, Hector E; Llorens, B6 I just got off the phone with President Fernandez. His efforts to dissuade Zelaya and Company from traveling tomorrow have not been successful. He was very worried about what would happen, and requested our help in ensuring that no incidents take place at the airport. I told him I shared his concern. I summarized for him our efforts to date, and told him that nascent engagement with the armed forces and the de facto government would collapse if Zelaya tried to force the issue tomorrow. I told him of the Cardinal\'s plea to Zelaya to not return. He said the Cardinal in Santo Domingo is close to the Honduran Cardinal, and said he would reach out to him. I encouraged this. I told him that I thought the elements of a deal were on the table, we just needed to find a way to get everyone to sit at the table and start talking. I told President Fernandez that he could play an important role in creating a climate of confidence, and suggested that he reach out to interested parties like Ricardo Maduro and others inside of Honduras. He said he would do so and get back to me 61','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2009 - C05762629.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2009 - C05762629.txt','OAS UpdateI just spoke to torn (see b/1).. ?He thinks for the moment a call by you is not indicated - first, Zeleya was unpersuadable by 2am by even his closet allies and second, torn said folks appear to stepping away from him. He intends to fly mid-day so there will be plenty of time for more discussion over next several hours. Cdm Update: -- Resolution suspending Honduras passed with a roll call vote, requested by the Caribbeans, 33-0. Honduras did not vote. -- Strong push by key countries, including Mexico and Costa Rica, to try to convince Zelaya not to return today. Zelaya seems intent on returning. If no other presidents travel with him, Insulza feels under an obligation to accompany. -- I am touching bases now to figure out what latest state of play is I think we could have a busy Sunday. 62','OAS UpdateI just spoke to torn (see b/1).. ?He thinks for the moment a call by you is not indicated - first, Zeleya was unpersuadable by 2am by even his closet allies and second, torn said folks appear to stepping away from him. He intends to fly mid-day so there will be plenty of time for more discussion over next several hours. Cdm Update: -- Resolution suspending Honduras passed with a roll call vote, requested by the Caribbeans, 33-0. Honduras did not vote. -- Strong push by key countries, including Mexico and Costa Rica, to try to convince Zelaya not to return today. Zelaya seems intent on returning. If no other presidents travel with him, Insulza feels under an obligation to accompany. -- I am touching bases now to figure out what latest state of play is; I think we could have a busy Sunday. 62','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('201 - C05739796.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\201 - C05739796.txt','H: latest Intel libyan conflicts, leaders & militias. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 5, 2012 For: HRC','H: latest Intel libyan conflicts, leaders & militias. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 5, 2012 For: HRC','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2010 - C05762630.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2010 - C05762630.txt','OAS UpdateWill call you now Can you talk? What time is best? I just spoke to torn (see b/1).. He thinks for the moment a call by you is not indicated - first, Zeleya was unpersuadable by 2am by even his closet allies and second, torn said folks appear to stepping away from him. He intends to fly mid-day so there will be plenty of time for more discussion over next several hours. Cdm Update: -- Resolution suspending Honduras passed with a roll call vote, requested by the Caribbeans, 33-0. Honduras did not vote. -- Strong push by key countries, including Mexico and Costa Rica, to try to convince Zelaya not to return today. Zelaya seems intent on returning. If no other presidents travel with him, Insulza feels under an obligation to accompany. -- I am touching bases now to figure out what latest state of play is I think we could have a busy Sunday. 63','OAS UpdateWill call you now Can you talk? What time is best? I just spoke to torn (see b/1).. He thinks for the moment a call by you is not indicated - first, Zeleya was unpersuadable by 2am by even his closet allies and second, torn said folks appear to stepping away from him. He intends to fly mid-day so there will be plenty of time for more discussion over next several hours. Cdm Update: -- Resolution suspending Honduras passed with a roll call vote, requested by the Caribbeans, 33-0. Honduras did not vote. -- Strong push by key countries, including Mexico and Costa Rica, to try to convince Zelaya not to return today. Zelaya seems intent on returning. If no other presidents travel with him, Insulza feels under an obligation to accompany. -- I am touching bases now to figure out what latest state of play is; I think we could have a busy Sunday. 63','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2011 - C05762631.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2011 - C05762631.txt','Security SituationFyi B6 ALL: Police/Military have blocked vehicle traffic to the Airport. Not allowing groups of pedestrians to pass. Apparently they are prepared to prevent Zelaya supporters to gather at the airport. Z supporters from outside Tegucigalpa slept at University Pedagogica in the outskirts of the city last night where they will begin their march today. Zelaya and his supporters have been encouraging Zelaya supporters from the interior to come into the capital and support Zelaya\'s arrival. Many of these are rural poor and indigenous from his popular strongholds in the Departments of Copan Intibuca, and Lempira. We also know that many bus loads of Z supporters are coming in from his home province of Olancho. Zelaya is not popular in Tegucigalpa, so the potential for confrontation is high. Hugo Llorens Ambassador US. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268 64','Security SituationFyi B6 ALL: Police/Military have blocked vehicle traffic to the Airport. Not allowing groups of pedestrians to pass. Apparently they are prepared to prevent Zelaya supporters to gather at the airport. Z supporters from outside Tegucigalpa slept at University Pedagogica in the outskirts of the city last night where they will begin their march today. Zelaya and his supporters have been encouraging Zelaya supporters from the interior to come into the capital and support Zelaya\'s arrival. Many of these are rural poor and indigenous from his popular strongholds in the Departments of Copan Intibuca, and Lempira. We also know that many bus loads of Z supporters are coming in from his home province of Olancho. Zelaya is not popular in Tegucigalpa, so the potential for confrontation is high. Hugo Llorens Ambassador US. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268 64','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2012 - C05762632.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2012 - C05762632.txt','Zelaya UpdateAs prelude I have been chasing Zelaya by phone all around the Mayflower Hotel. I have spoken with the Honduran PermRep, the Honduran FonMin, and the Venezuelen FonMin. Hector has spoken to Insulza. Everybody knows why we are calling. Zelaya is obviously trying to work out his position before he gets back to me. He is at breakfast meeting now with Argentine, Ecuadoran,and Paraguayan presidents, the UNGA president, the Vens, and Insulza. 65','Zelaya UpdateAs prelude I have been chasing Zelaya by phone all around the Mayflower Hotel. I have spoken with the Honduran PermRep, the Honduran FonMin, and the Venezuelen FonMin. Hector has spoken to Insulza. Everybody knows why we are calling. Zelaya is obviously trying to work out his position before he gets back to me. He is at breakfast meeting now with Argentine, Ecuadoran,and Paraguayan presidents, the UNGA president, the Vens, and Insulza. 65','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2013 - C05762634.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2013 - C05762634.txt','De factos ready to dealFyi We have heard that the de facto government will issue a statement today indicating that it is ready to negotiate a resolution to the Honduran crisis. 67','De factos ready to dealFyi We have heard that the de facto government will issue a statement today indicating that it is ready to negotiate a resolution to the Honduran crisis. 67','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2014 - C05762635.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2014 - C05762635.txt','QDDRB6 Here\'s what likely makes the most sense. I will feel out re whehter he would like to take this on and if so, what time he could give to it. We set up a town hall with building for weds or thurs at which you announce the effort. This gives philippe and pj the b/g of week to lay press ground work so we get the coverage we want. If this makes sense to you, I am going to reach out to Cdm','QDDRB6 Here\'s what likely makes the most sense. I will feel out re whehter he would like to take this on and if so, what time he could give to it. We set up a town hall with building for weds or thurs at which you announce the effort. This gives philippe and pj the b/g of week to lay press ground work so we get the coverage we want. If this makes sense to you, I am going to reach out to Cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2015 - C05762636.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2015 - C05762636.txt','QDDRYou will get a draft of speech tomorrow - will go through list of recs and discuss with jack/jake may still be out of country. Other names: If we can\'t get anyone of stature, then I think it should be drivers w lots of outside help. Also, when will I receive next draft of speech? Here\'s what likely makes the most sense. -w Derek, Jake, Jim, you and me as I will feel out re whehter he would like to take this on and if so, what time he could give to it. We set up a town hall with building for weds or thurs at which you announce the effort. This gives philippe and pj the b/g of week to lay press ground work so we get the coverage we want. If this makes sense to you, I am going to reach out to Cdm','QDDRYou will get a draft of speech tomorrow - will go through list of recs and discuss with jack/jake may still be out of country. Other names: If we can\'t get anyone of stature, then I think it should be drivers w lots of outside help. Also, when will I receive next draft of speech? Here\'s what likely makes the most sense. -w Derek, Jake, Jim, you and me as I will feel out re whehter he would like to take this on and if so, what time he could give to it. We set up a town hall with building for weds or thurs at which you announce the effort. This gives philippe and pj the b/g of week to lay press ground work so we get the coverage we want. If this makes sense to you, I am going to reach out to Cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2016 - C05762638.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2016 - C05762638.txt','Conference callOK. FYI -Micheletti just concluded a press conference offering to enter into dialogue. They invite the OAS to help, but are willing to have int\'l observers and other int\'l orgs. Michiletti also called for a peaceful solution and asked Presidents Ortega and Chavez specifically to desist interfering in the the internal matters of Honduras. M reported Nica troops on the border. Morales Jr, Considering Zelaya\'s late departure from Dulles (3 pm), I recommend we do our conference later rather than earlier. I suggest 9 pm. 68','Conference callOK. FYI -Micheletti just concluded a press conference offering to enter into dialogue. They invite the OAS to help, but are willing to have int\'l observers and other int\'l orgs. Michiletti also called for a peaceful solution and asked Presidents Ortega and Chavez specifically to desist interfering in the the internal matters of Honduras. M reported Nica troops on the border. Morales Jr, Considering Zelaya\'s late departure from Dulles (3 pm), I recommend we do our conference later rather than earlier. I suggest 9 pm. 68','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2017 - C05762640.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2017 - C05762640.txt','Time Window for S Meeting with Zelaya Tomorrow? Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #12 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 5 Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #11 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 4Fyi They are now saying that Zelaya doesn\'t want to travel tomorrow because wants to participate (remotely) in the burial ceremony on Monday for those who died in violence at the airport today. He said he will return to Washington on Tuesday in time to meet in the late afternoon. They are asking if it would be possible to have the meeting sometime on Tuesday late afternoon instead. Courtney She previously had indicated noon or later for a meeting Huma and Lona, Sorry for the late email, but Central America Office Director Christopher Webster just called me to inquire about a possible meeting between Zelaya and the Secretary tomorrow. He said they are trying to convince Zelaya to return from San Salvador to the U.S. and that A/S Shannon indicated the Secretary had said that she would be willing to meet with him tomorrow. They were wondering if they could give Zelaya a window of time for a meeting (see email below from DCM in Sal Salvador). Please advise. Thanks, Courtney The plan is for Hugo Martinez to pull Zelaya aside for me to be able to urge that he get to washdc for mtg with S tomorrow. Please tell me if there is a time window for that mtg. Tom Shannon sais earlier that it was in the afternoon. If you can find out whether Zelaya will be returning to Washington, that would be very helpful. Chris Thanks  Jacobs, Janice L Carter, Sharon Zelaya just landed in El SAlvador. Robert I Laidlaw, Philip G Llorens, Hugo Benning, Douglass R Cc: Managua POL SES-0 East, Kyle D (Managua) Managua, RSO - Officers Boyle, Kathleen L (Managua) Los Banos- Jardina, Michelle G (Managua) Pierre, Martial (Managua) Martz, Sara E (Managua) Harris, Lara K (Managua) Krzywda, David A (Managua) \'jesse.s.curtis \'donkachris Jacobs, Janice 1 Carter, Sharon (USAID/N/DMD) Blau, Robert I Jesse: Did the Nicaraguans indicate where Zelaya is headed? To San Salvador or back to Washington? I have copied Embassy San Salvador\'s Charge Bob Blau and Political Counselor Phil Laidlaw. I have also copied Ambassador Llorens and Tegucigalpa\'s Acting DCM Douglass Benning (Simon Henshaw is on leave). Thanks, Chris Looping other members of SITREP spam -- Managua understands that plane with ousted HOND President Zelaya left WDC at approx 1500 WDC time. Also understand that plane is expected in Managua at approx 1924 local. Understand that a separate plane with Argentine Pres Kirchner and Ecuadorian Pres. Correa also left WDC this afternoon en route to El Salvador. NEW INFORMATION About 45 minutes ago, Telesur had images of apparent pro-Zelaya supporters at the airport fence and trying to pull it down. Security forces inside the airport compound re-deployed to prevent a breach. It seems they did use white smoke or gas to deter protestor action. Telesur also reported that shots were fired into the assembled crowd and that one or two people were shot and killed (no names or confirmation). Images of ambulances in crowd were visible. It seems now that the fence has been breached and a handful of pro-Zelaya supporters move in and out of airport area to pick up rocks and retreat (there is open, clear area inside fence, possible construction). Security forces have taken up positions on tarmac, presumably to prevent further incursion. With respect to Micheleti assertion that NIC troops have mobilized near the border, our NIC contacts, both in GON and private citizens indicate that there has been NO/NO unusual NIC mil activity at border -- Las Manos or El Espino. However, as of 1900 Saturday, border contacts at El Espino report that HOND military reinforced its presence by about 70 personnel, who remain at El Espino. We were told this happened at Las Manos as well, but have not yet been able to confirm with our sources at that border location. Will continue to monitor and observe. 80','Time Window for S Meeting with Zelaya Tomorrow? Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #12 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 5 Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #11 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 4Fyi They are now saying that Zelaya doesn\'t want to travel tomorrow because wants to participate (remotely) in the burial ceremony on Monday for those who died in violence at the airport today. He said he will return to Washington on Tuesday in time to meet in the late afternoon. They are asking if it would be possible to have the meeting sometime on Tuesday late afternoon instead. Courtney She previously had indicated noon or later for a meeting Huma and Lona, Sorry for the late email, but Central America Office Director Christopher Webster just called me to inquire about a possible meeting between Zelaya and the Secretary tomorrow. He said they are trying to convince Zelaya to return from San Salvador to the U.S. and that A/S Shannon indicated the Secretary had said that she would be willing to meet with him tomorrow. They were wondering if they could give Zelaya a window of time for a meeting (see email below from DCM in Sal Salvador). Please advise. Thanks, Courtney The plan is for Hugo Martinez to pull Zelaya aside for me to be able to urge that he get to washdc for mtg with S tomorrow. Please tell me if there is a time window for that mtg. Tom Shannon sais earlier that it was in the afternoon. If you can find out whether Zelaya will be returning to Washington, that would be very helpful. Chris Thanks ; Jacobs, Janice L; Carter, Sharon Zelaya just landed in El SAlvador. Robert I; Laidlaw, Philip G; Llorens, Hugo; Benning, Douglass R Cc: Managua POL; SES-0; East, Kyle D (Managua); Managua, RSO - Officers; Boyle, Kathleen L (Managua); Los Banos- Jardina, Michelle G (Managua); Pierre, Martial (Managua); Martz, Sara E (Managua); Harris, Lara K (Managua); Krzywda, David A (Managua); \'jesse.s.curtis \'donkachris Jacobs, Janice 1; Carter, Sharon (USAID/N/DMD); Blau, Robert I Jesse: Did the Nicaraguans indicate where Zelaya is headed? To San Salvador or back to Washington? I have copied Embassy San Salvador\'s Charge Bob Blau and Political Counselor Phil Laidlaw. I have also copied Ambassador Llorens and Tegucigalpa\'s Acting DCM Douglass Benning (Simon Henshaw is on leave). Thanks, Chris Looping other members of SITREP spam -- Managua understands that plane with ousted HOND President Zelaya left WDC at approx 1500 WDC time. Also understand that plane is expected in Managua at approx 1924 local. Understand that a separate plane with Argentine Pres Kirchner and Ecuadorian Pres. Correa also left WDC this afternoon en route to El Salvador. NEW INFORMATION About 45 minutes ago, Telesur had images of apparent pro-Zelaya supporters at the airport fence and trying to pull it down. Security forces inside the airport compound re-deployed to prevent a breach. It seems they did use white smoke or gas to deter protestor action. Telesur also reported that shots were fired into the assembled crowd and that one or two people were shot and killed (no names or confirmation). Images of ambulances in crowd were visible. It seems now that the fence has been breached and a handful of pro-Zelaya supporters move in and out of airport area to pick up rocks and retreat (there is open, clear area inside fence, possible construction). Security forces have taken up positions on tarmac, presumably to prevent further incursion. With respect to Micheleti assertion that NIC troops have mobilized near the border, our NIC contacts, both in GON and private citizens indicate that there has been NO/NO unusual NIC mil activity at border -- Las Manos or El Espino. However, as of 1900 Saturday, border contacts at El Espino report that HOND military reinforced its presence by about 70 personnel, who remain at El Espino. We were told this happened at Las Manos as well, but have not yet been able to confirm with our sources at that border location. Will continue to monitor and observe. 80','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2018 - C05762641.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2018 - C05762641.txt','ScheduleYes I will let them know now. I\'m seeing Santa at 8:30 so won\'t take off until closer to 9:30. Is that ok?','ScheduleYes I will let them know now. I\'m seeing Santa at 8:30 so won\'t take off until closer to 9:30. Is that ok?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2019 - C05762642.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2019 - C05762642.txt','BBC: Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay IraqisFyi B6 Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay Iraqis Investigating reports of the murder and torture of gay men in Iraq, Ashley Byrne found that some gays found Saddam Hussein\'s dictatorship preferable to the threat of violence they face today. Some readers will find parts of his report disturbing. There has been so much news of death and destruction from Iraq that the position of sexual minorities is rarely touched on in the mainstream media. But stories of torture and murder of gay Iraqis, particularly men, have been emerging in the gay press for several years. Investigating these stories for a BBC Radio 5 Live documentary, Gay Life After Saddam, I\'ve heard a range of views about the deteriorating conditions for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people. Some say the violence has intensified in the past few months. Others say killings run into the hundreds and have been going on since 2003. What is clear, and confirmed by separate evidence from various human rights groups, is that some gay men have been subjected to appalling violent abuse. One young Iraqi, Amil (not his real name) recalled the death of a friend: They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb, it was awful. Another man (who wished to remain anonymous) revealed to Scott Long from the New York-based Human Rights Watch, how his partner was kidnapped and killed. It was late one night when four armed men came to take my boyfriend from his parents\' house. L  They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb Amil, a gay Iraqi They were masked and dressed in black. We found his body the next day dumped in the garbage, his throat cut out, his genitals cut off. 82','BBC: Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay IraqisFyi B6 Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay Iraqis Investigating reports of the murder and torture of gay men in Iraq, Ashley Byrne found that some gays found Saddam Hussein\'s dictatorship preferable to the threat of violence they face today. Some readers will find parts of his report disturbing. There has been so much news of death and destruction from Iraq that the position of sexual minorities is rarely touched on in the mainstream media. But stories of torture and murder of gay Iraqis, particularly men, have been emerging in the gay press for several years. Investigating these stories for a BBC Radio 5 Live documentary, Gay Life After Saddam, I\'ve heard a range of views about the deteriorating conditions for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people. Some say the violence has intensified in the past few months. Others say killings run into the hundreds and have been going on since 2003. What is clear, and confirmed by separate evidence from various human rights groups, is that some gay men have been subjected to appalling violent abuse. One young Iraqi, Amil (not his real name) recalled the death of a friend: \"They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb, it was awful.\" Another man (who wished to remain anonymous) revealed to Scott Long from the New York-based Human Rights Watch, how his partner was kidnapped and killed. \"It was late one night when four armed men came to take my boyfriend from his parents\' house. L \" They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb\" Amil, a gay Iraqi \"They were masked and dressed in black. \"We found his body the next day dumped in the garbage, his throat cut out, his genitals cut off.\" 82','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('202 - C05739797.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\202 - C05739797.txt','POLITICO Breaking NewsFrom Blumenfeld, Joshua R POLITICO Breaking News Gen David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced. The 7:30 am meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred For more information http-//www politico corn To unsubscribe, http://dyn.politico.corn/unsubscribe.cfm?ernail=BlumenfeldiR@State.Gov&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B8BE9D5D5 I C68&al ertID=1','POLITICO Breaking NewsFrom Blumenfeld, Joshua R POLITICO Breaking News Gen David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced. The 7:30 am meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred For more information http-//www politico corn To unsubscribe, http://dyn.politico.corn/unsubscribe.cfm?ernail=BlumenfeldiR@State.Gov&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B8BE9D5D5 I C68&al ertID=1','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2020 - C05762644.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2020 - C05762644.txt','Just spoke to wjcTaking off now. Talked to jake and derek - draft will be to you in am b/c they are doing so changes today. We\'ll get to you by email and hard copy by 9am 86','Just spoke to wjcTaking off now. Talked to jake and derek - draft will be to you in am b/c they are doing so changes today. We\'ll get to you by email and hard copy by 9am 86','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2021 - C05762645.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2021 - C05762645.txt','Ghana, but not forgottenB6 Ghana, but not forgotten By: Josh Gerstein July 4, 2009 07:38 PM EST It might seem like a moment just too good for the White House to pass up ? America\'s first black president, on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa, looking out over a sea of jubilant faces, delivering a message of friendship and hope. Yet President Barack Obama, who would command a monumental audience nearly anywhere he spoke on the continent where he traces his ancestry, is not scheduled to deliver a speech to the general public when he visits Ghana next week. The White House said it preferred a smaller event at Ghana\'s parliament to herald the nation\'s democratic traditions. But some suspect the reason has its roots in an event that holds a storied place in White House lore ? President Bill Clinton\'s 1998 speech to a massive crowd in the sweltering heat of Accra, Ghana, where Obama will visit as well. For Clinton, the first stop on a 12-day, six-country African journey was a chance to bask in the adulation far from Washington, then consumed with the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Clinton now regularly pegs the size of the crowd that day at 1 million, though years ago he described it simply as more than 500,000. Whatever the number, the overheated, overcrowded, overwhelming event left some in Clinton\'s party worried that he\'d been shot, and a doctor concerned that he could contract HIV from frantic interaction with the crowd. And it took a threatening turn at the end, as a red-faced, shouting Clinton implored the crowd, Get back! Back off! as it threatened to crush a woman near the front of the stage. The crowd was so large that it began surging towards the stage. Suddenly, a woman in the front of the crowd began to get trampled, recalled Sandy Berger, Clinton\'s national security adviser at the time. Clinton jumped up and put his arm down over the side and grabbed her. The Secret Service thought he\'d been shot and freaked out. A7','Ghana, but not forgottenB6 Ghana, but not forgotten By: Josh Gerstein July 4, 2009 07:38 PM EST It might seem like a moment just too good for the White House to pass up ? America\'s first black president, on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa, looking out over a sea of jubilant faces, delivering a message of friendship and hope. Yet President Barack Obama, who would command a monumental audience nearly anywhere he spoke on the continent where he traces his ancestry, is not scheduled to deliver a speech to the general public when he visits Ghana next week. The White House said it preferred a smaller event at Ghana\'s parliament to herald the nation\'s democratic traditions. But some suspect the reason has its roots in an event that holds a storied place in White House lore ? President Bill Clinton\'s 1998 speech to a massive crowd in the sweltering heat of Accra, Ghana, where Obama will visit as well. For Clinton, the first stop on a 12-day, six-country African journey was a chance to bask in the adulation far from Washington, then consumed with the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Clinton now regularly pegs the size of the crowd that day at 1 million, though years ago he described it simply as more than 500,000. Whatever the number, the overheated, overcrowded, overwhelming event left some in Clinton\'s party worried that he\'d been shot, and a doctor concerned that he could contract HIV from frantic interaction with the crowd. And it took a threatening turn at the end, as a red-faced, shouting Clinton implored the crowd, \"Get back! Back off!\" as it threatened to crush a woman near the front of the stage. \"The crowd was so large that it began surging towards the stage. Suddenly, a woman in the front of the crowd began to get trampled,\" recalled Sandy Berger, Clinton\'s national security adviser at the time. \"Clinton jumped up and put his arm down over the side and grabbed her. The Secret Service thought he\'d been shot and freaked out.\" A7','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2022 - C05762647.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2022 - C05762647.txt','Re:Sorry yes exactly We have shy tomorrow at 10am too.','Re:Sorry yes exactly We have shy tomorrow at 10am too.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2023 - C05762649.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2023 - C05762649.txt','Re:Sorry yes exactly We have shy tomorrow at 10am too.','Re:Sorry yes exactly We have shy tomorrow at 10am too.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2024 - C05762650.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2024 - C05762650.txt','ScheduleYes, 2:15pm. Will I see Maggie\'s Mom today?','ScheduleYes, 2:15pm. Will I see Maggie\'s Mom today?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2025 - C05762651.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2025 - C05762651.txt','speechAttachments: 2009-07-06_cfr draft[].].doc I faxed a new, slightly revised version of the speech to your house. It is also attached. 92','speechAttachments: 2009-07-06_cfr draft[].].doc I faxed a new, slightly revised version of the speech to your house. It is also attached. 92','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2026 - C05762652.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2026 - C05762652.txt','Jim travel this weekCheryl, Jake, Huma, Jim is traveling to Europe this Thursday ? Sunday, as follows: Thursday/Friday: Dubrovnik for the 2009 Croatia Summit Friday evening/Saturday morning: Baku, Azerbaijan on N-K Saturday afternoon: Yerevan, Armenia on N-K Saturday evening/Sunday: Lisbon for the Community of Democracies meeting He\'ll leave early Thursday morning and return to DC on Sunday evening. Amy Scanlon from our office will staff Jim on the trip. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931','Jim travel this weekCheryl, Jake, Huma, Jim is traveling to Europe this Thursday ? Sunday, as follows: Thursday/Friday: Dubrovnik for the 2009 Croatia Summit Friday evening/Saturday morning: Baku, Azerbaijan on N-K Saturday afternoon: Yerevan, Armenia on N-K Saturday evening/Sunday: Lisbon for the Community of Democracies meeting He\'ll leave early Thursday morning and return to DC on Sunday evening. Amy Scanlon from our office will staff Jim on the trip. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2027 - C05762654.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2027 - C05762654.txt','QuestionsAre you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Just arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Cheryl or Jake on that one. & dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- I\'ve seen twice running and walking in front of my house, once w and sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary','QuestionsAre you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Just arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Cheryl or Jake on that one. & dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- I\'ve seen twice running and walking in front of my house, once w and sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2028 - C05762657.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2028 - C05762657.txt','Questionsalso, I\'ve got great young guy (30ish) to suggest for the assistant position if you\'re interested in someone of huge promise and total dedication and immense intelligence again, don\'t know whether to do this one with you directly or with jake or Cheryl Are you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Just arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Cheryl or Jake on that one. & dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- I\'ve seen twice running and walking in front of my house, once w nd sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All.the best, Hillary','Questionsalso, I\'ve got great young guy (30ish) to suggest for the assistant position if you\'re interested in someone of huge promise and total dedication and immense intelligence again, don\'t know whether to do this one with you directly or with jake or Cheryl Are you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Just arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Cheryl or Jake on that one. & dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- I\'ve seen twice running and walking in front of my house, once w nd sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All.the best, Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2029 - C05762658.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2029 - C05762658.txt','Uribe toniteColombian president alvaro uribe just called through ops. Said he\'s available anytime tonite to talk. Am trying to track down points for you from tom/jake but since u r seeing zelaya tomorrow, I assume u want to do this tonite? 96','Uribe toniteColombian president alvaro uribe just called through ops. Said he\'s available anytime tonite to talk. Am trying to track down points for you from tom/jake but since u r seeing zelaya tomorrow, I assume u want to do this tonite? 96','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('203 - C05739798.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\203 - C05739798.txt','Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi EditsPis print. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya l Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23pm EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The Rescue Benghazi day demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. Ifs obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups, medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya. The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. B5 Hopefully Mon or Huma can work these in teleprompter.','Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi EditsPis print. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya l Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23pm EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The \"Rescue Benghazi day\" demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. \"Ifs obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups,\" medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. \"Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya.\" The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. B5 Hopefully Mon or Huma can work these in teleprompter.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2030 - C05762659.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2030 - C05762659.txt','Uribe toniteZelaya tentatively on for 1 (but we understand it might fall thru) but we are currently planning on it. Uribe is asking to talk to you. He\'s available the rest of the evening and we can also do tomorrow morning but he didn\'t confirm availability for tomorrow. I\'ve asked tom and jake for points for u. Did he ask to speak to me? I didn\'t reach out to him but I\'m willing to talk once I get points. Is Zelaya confirmed for tomorrow? I didn\'t see him on schedule so did it just happen? Colombian president alvaro uribe just called through ops. Said he\'s available anytime tonite to talk. Am trying to track down points for you from tom/jake but since u r seeing zelaya tomorrow, I assume u want to do this tonite? 97','Uribe toniteZelaya tentatively on for 1 (but we understand it might fall thru) but we are currently planning on it. Uribe is asking to talk to you. He\'s available the rest of the evening and we can also do tomorrow morning but he didn\'t confirm availability for tomorrow. I\'ve asked tom and jake for points for u. Did he ask to speak to me? I didn\'t reach out to him but I\'m willing to talk once I get points. Is Zelaya confirmed for tomorrow? I didn\'t see him on schedule so did it just happen? Colombian president alvaro uribe just called through ops. Said he\'s available anytime tonite to talk. Am trying to track down points for you from tom/jake but since u r seeing zelaya tomorrow, I assume u want to do this tonite? 97','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2031 - C05762660.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2031 - C05762660.txt','Today\'s ReflectionRob--pls type this out in BIG print for me. Thx. Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly defend the rights of the poor and needy. Proverbs 31:8-9 Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry CA','Today\'s ReflectionRob--pls type this out in BIG print for me. Thx. \"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.\" Proverbs 31:8-9 Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry CA','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2032 - C05762661.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2032 - C05762661.txt','Colombian President Uribe would like to speak with the Secretary this eveningThese are notes from torn. Let me know if u are ok with ops connecting call. My guess is that he is calling about Honduras. He, like many other leaders with an interest in Central America, is worried that Honduras is slipping towards confrontation and violence. He probably does not think Insulza is up to the task. S should be aware that Arias is prepared to offer his services. I spoke with the Costa Rican FonMin, who said the de facto government has reached out to Arias, and that the Costa Ricans will be looking for a way to make the offer to Zelaya. Uribe knows Zelaya and has some influence. Uribe might want to talk with Arias and offer to help move Zelaya in the right direction. (Although Uribe and Zelaya come from different ends of the political spectrum, they are both ranchers and love horses, and this has created some comradeship.) Does she need specific points? Should I have her call u before she calls him? Colombian President Uribe has requested to speak with Secretary Clinton. His staff said he is available this evening, but they did not provide specific availabilities for tomorrow. Please advise. Regards, Peggy Peggy Walker Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/E5-0) (202) 647-1512 walkeroj@state.gov 98','Colombian President Uribe would like to speak with the Secretary this eveningThese are notes from torn. Let me know if u are ok with ops connecting call. My guess is that he is calling about Honduras. He, like many other leaders with an interest in Central America, is worried that Honduras is slipping towards confrontation and violence. He probably does not think Insulza is up to the task. S should be aware that Arias is prepared to offer his services. I spoke with the Costa Rican FonMin, who said the de facto government has reached out to Arias, and that the Costa Ricans will be looking for a way to make the offer to Zelaya. Uribe knows Zelaya and has some influence. Uribe might want to talk with Arias and offer to help move Zelaya in the right direction. (Although Uribe and Zelaya come from different ends of the political spectrum, they are both ranchers and love horses, and this has created some comradeship.) Does she need specific points? Should I have her call u before she calls him? Colombian President Uribe has requested to speak with Secretary Clinton. His staff said he is available this evening, but they did not provide specific availabilities for tomorrow. Please advise. Regards, Peggy Peggy Walker Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/E5-0) (202) 647-1512 walkeroj@state.gov 98','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2033 - C05762664.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2033 - C05762664.txt','ScheduleSounds good, will follow up. I need time on Thursday or Friday to see Holbrooke. Mark Hyman is in town Wed and Thurs and I\'d like to see him. 1.00','ScheduleSounds good, will follow up. I need time on Thursday or Friday to see Holbrooke. Mark Hyman is in town Wed and Thurs and I\'d like to see him. 1.00','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2034 - C05762665.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2034 - C05762665.txt','Stephen RoachI have an email into him asking what time of day works best. Also, did you set up a time for him to see me when he\'s in DC? 101','Stephen RoachI have an email into him asking what time of day works best. Also, did you set up a time for him to see me when he\'s in DC? 101','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2035 - C05762667.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2035 - C05762667.txt','fyi. will get you my draft & comments tomorrow. Sidhttp://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1284.xml?ReleaselD=1347&What=&strArea=&strTime=0 hnt this page Close window Release Detail July 7, 2009 - Obama\'s Approval Drops In Ohio - Critical Swing State, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds 2010 Senate Race Tips Slightly To Democrats Word format President Barack Obama gets a lackluster 49 - 44 percent approval rating in Ohio, considered by many to be the most important swing state in a presidential election, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. This is President Obama\'s lowest approval rating in any national or statewide Quinnipiac University poll since he was inaugurated and is down from 62 - 31 percent in a May 6 survey. By a small 48 - 46 percen t margin, voters disapprove of the way Obama is handling the economy, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University poll finds. This is down from a 57 - 36 percent approval May 6. A total of 66 percent of Ohio voters are somewhat dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the way things are going in the state, while 33 percent are very satisfied or somewhat satisfied, numbers that haven\'t changed since Obama was elected. In the race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring George Voinovich in 2010, Lee Fisher and Jennifer Brunner remain neck-and-neck for the Democratic nomination and both would defeat any of the GOP candidates if the election were today. The economy in Ohio is as bad as anywhere in America. These numbers indicate that for the first time voters have decided that President Barack Obama bears some responsibility for their problems, said Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. Until now voters have given President Obama high ratings on the economy, blaming former President George W. Bush for their problems. They might be taking out their frustration on President Obama, possibly deciding that the change he promised has not come as quickly as they expected. Ohio historically has been the prototypical swing state. One of the reasons Barack Obama won the p residency by such a wide margin is that he carried Ohio with 52 percent of the vote and captured the lion\'s share of independent votes, Brown added.','fyi. will get you my draft & comments tomorrow. Sidhttp://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1284.xml?ReleaselD=1347&What=&strArea=;&strTime=0 hnt this page Close window Release Detail July 7, 2009 - Obama\'s Approval Drops In Ohio - Critical Swing State, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; 2010 Senate Race Tips Slightly To Democrats Word format President Barack Obama gets a lackluster 49 - 44 percent approval rating in Ohio, considered by many to be the most important swing state in a presidential election, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. This is President Obama\'s lowest approval rating in any national or statewide Quinnipiac University poll since he was inaugurated and is down from 62 - 31 percent in a May 6 survey. By a small 48 - 46 percen t margin, voters disapprove of the way Obama is handling the economy, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University poll finds. This is down from a 57 - 36 percent approval May 6. A total of 66 percent of Ohio voters are \"somewhat dissatisfied\" or \"very dissatisfied\" with the way things are going in the state, while 33 percent are \"very satisfied\" or \"somewhat satisfied,\" numbers that haven\'t changed since Obama was elected. In the race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring George Voinovich in 2010, Lee Fisher and Jennifer Brunner remain neck-and-neck for the Democratic nomination and both would defeat any of the GOP candidates if the election were today. \"The economy in Ohio is as bad as anywhere in America. These numbers indicate that for the first time voters have decided that President Barack Obama bears some responsibility for their problems,\" said Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. \"Until now voters have given President Obama high ratings on the economy, blaming former President George W. Bush for their problems. They might be taking out their frustration on President Obama, possibly deciding that the change he promised has not come as quickly as they expected.\" \"Ohio historically has been the prototypical swing state. One of the reasons Barack Obama won the p residency by such a wide margin is that he carried Ohio with 52 percent of the vote and captured the lion\'s share of independent votes,\" Brown added.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2036 - C05762668.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2036 - C05762668.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/7/098:00 am BREAKFAST FOR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING 9:15 am INDIA STRATEGY James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 10:00 am PHONE CALL w/HENRY KISSINGER 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR THREE 11:05 am Treaty Room 11:15 am PRIVATE MEETING w/DAVE STONE 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm POLICY LUNCHEON 2:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm MEETING ONUS/CHINA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office *Kurt Campbell, P.J. Crowley, Cheryl Mills, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Hums Abedin, Jake Sullivan and Derek Chollet 3:15 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ MARK HYMAN 3:45 pm Secretary\'s Office Tbd DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence Tbd ARRIVE Private Residence 7:00 pm PHONE CALL w/JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER NAKASONE Secretary\'s Residence ### 103','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/7/098:00 am BREAKFAST FOR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING 9:15 am INDIA STRATEGY James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 10:00 am PHONE CALL w/HENRY KISSINGER 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR THREE 11:05 am Treaty Room 11:15 am PRIVATE MEETING w/DAVE STONE 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm POLICY LUNCHEON 2:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm MEETING ONUS/CHINA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office *Kurt Campbell, P.J. Crowley, Cheryl Mills, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Hums Abedin, Jake Sullivan and Derek Chollet 3:15 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ MARK HYMAN 3:45 pm Secretary\'s Office Tbd DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence Tbd ARRIVE Private Residence 7:00 pm PHONE CALL w/JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER NAKASONE Secretary\'s Residence ### 103','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2037 - C05762669.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2037 - C05762669.txt','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offerSoon as I saw it I emailed Bob Blake. !? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan, the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. The decision to annul all agreements on the Manes military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this, he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gordy, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 Lt.','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offerSoon as I saw it I emailed Bob Blake. !? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. \"Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan,\" the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. \"The decision to annul all agreements on the Manes military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this,\" he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gordy, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 Lt.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2038 - C05762670.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2038 - C05762670.txt','RE: Re: FW:We have - you said it was you - this was an fyi We have to resolve this today! Just FYI given where you are leaning ? I put her resume at the bottom in text in case you want to see on your bb. cdm From:','RE: Re: FW:We have - you said it was you - this was an fyi We have to resolve this today! Just FYI given where you are leaning ? I put her resume at the bottom in text in case you want to see on your bb. cdm From:','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2039 - C05762672.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2039 - C05762672.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationHold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationHold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('204 - C05739799.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\204 - C05739799.txt','Mark - quick Reuters queryYes I spoke with Rep Ros-Lehtinen yesterday. Advised that S is committed to speaking to her committees of jurisdiction once the arb is completed. And the target date for completion of the Arb was in December. Tell me what you need so I can help you with any points. cdm + Dave We see FOX reporting: Urgent: Hillary Clinton totestify before Congress on Benghazi in early DEC. Can you confirm this? Any details. Thanks and regards, Paul Eckert Reuters Asia Correspondent 1333 H Street NW Washington, DC 20005 Tel 202 789-8578 Cell','Mark - quick Reuters queryYes I spoke with Rep Ros-Lehtinen yesterday. Advised that S is committed to speaking to her committees of jurisdiction once the arb is completed. And the target date for completion of the Arb was in December. Tell me what you need so I can help you with any points. cdm + Dave We see FOX reporting: Urgent: Hillary Clinton totestify before Congress on Benghazi in early DEC. Can you confirm this? Any details. Thanks and regards, Paul Eckert Reuters Asia Correspondent 1333 H Street NW Washington, DC 20005 Tel 202 789-8578 Cell','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2040 - C05762675.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2040 - C05762675.txt','Spoke with ClaireShe was flattered that her presence is missed in the building on long trips. Committed to make the building work for S while she is traveling. I asked if there are any long trips she\'s passionate about we would work it out ? she said only two ? if HRC ever goes to Antarctica and Africa. I said we would work those out (her cousin is Amb to Angola so that is her real interest). She was pleased she was impactful. cdm 104','Spoke with ClaireShe was flattered that her presence is missed in the building on long trips. Committed to make the building work for S while she is traveling. I asked if there are any long trips she\'s passionate about we would work it out ? she said only two ? if HRC ever goes to Antarctica and Africa. I said we would work those out (her cousin is Amb to Angola so that is her real interest). She was pleased she was impactful. cdm 104','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2041 - C05762676.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2041 - C05762676.txt','We have to be proactiveKerry is right that no one else can do this. We should get Ban to convene or do it ourselves. How can we? What do you think?','We have to be proactiveKerry is right that no one else can do this. We should get Ban to convene or do it ourselves. How can we? What do you think?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2042 - C05762678.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2042 - C05762678.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationDoes this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationDoes this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2043 - C05762679.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2043 - C05762679.txt','fyiSee traffic below ? read down to first email Libya is hosting the AU summit at the end of June and the theme for the summit is agriculture. Gaddafi is most likely trying to build up international support for the summit. Jeff has been in contact w/ AU and NEPAD reps and encouraged them to write a letter. Interesting. Why? ? Gaddafi is sending a letter to President Obama tomorrow about food security and asking U.S. to increase its support ? The head of NEPAD and AU are sending a letter to S Clinton tomorrow also about food security Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Cell: Blackberry: Email: StremlauMH@state.gov','fyiSee traffic below ? read down to first email Libya is hosting the AU summit at the end of June and the theme for the summit is agriculture. Gaddafi is most likely trying to build up international support for the summit. Jeff has been in contact w/ AU and NEPAD reps and encouraged them to write a letter. Interesting. Why? ? Gaddafi is sending a letter to President Obama tomorrow about food security and asking U.S. to increase its support ? The head of NEPAD and AU are sending a letter to S Clinton tomorrow also about food security Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Cell: Blackberry: Email: StremlauMH@state.gov','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2044 - C05762680.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2044 - C05762680.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationI suspect they would prefer more $ for Little Havana. Does this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationI suspect they would prefer more $ for Little Havana. Does this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2045 - C05762682.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2045 - C05762682.txt','ArgentinaThe FM just told me that Arturo had been there yesterday and had insulted their country. He was very upset and said I needed to do damage control. Can you figure out what he\'s talking about? Thx.','ArgentinaThe FM just told me that Arturo had been there yesterday and had insulted their country. He was very upset and said I needed to do damage control. Can you figure out what he\'s talking about? Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2046 - C05762683.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2046 - C05762683.txt','ArgentinaHe\'s standing right inside the door here. On it. The FM just told me that Arturo had been there yesterday and had insulted their country. He was very upset and said I needed to do damage control. Can you figure out what he\'s talking about? Thx.','ArgentinaHe\'s standing right inside the door here. On it. The FM just told me that Arturo had been there yesterday and had insulted their country. He was very upset and said I needed to do damage control. Can you figure out what he\'s talking about? Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2047 - C05762686.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2047 - C05762686.txt','Secretary SebeliusHappy to call. Will check in with hrc. Dear Huma, It was great to see you today however briefly Tim Collins just called me after his meeting with Secretary Sebelius tonight and she was interested in what we are trying to do. Tim suggested it would be helpful if you or the Secretary called to introduce me to her. Then I could set up a meeting tomorrow while I am still here. I am leaving at 630 pm.. I would really appreciate it ? I think it could help move things along! Be well, Mark PS I am on my cell Mark Hyman, MD Vice Chair, Institute for Functional Medicine Founder and Medical Director The UltraWellness Center 45 Walker Street Lenox MA 012 0 108','Secretary SebeliusHappy to call. Will check in with hrc. Dear Huma, It was great to see you today however briefly Tim Collins just called me after his meeting with Secretary Sebelius tonight and she was interested in what we are trying to do. Tim suggested it would be helpful if you or the Secretary called to introduce me to her. Then I could set up a meeting tomorrow while I am still here. I am leaving at 630 pm.. I would really appreciate it ? I think it could help move things along! Be well, Mark PS I am on my cell Mark Hyman, MD Vice Chair, Institute for Functional Medicine Founder and Medical Director The UltraWellness Center 45 Walker Street Lenox MA 012 0 108','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2048 - C05762690.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2048 - C05762690.txt','Cambodia Returns 20 Uighurs to ChinaFyi (SBU) The Cambodian Ministry of Interior confirmed 20 Uighurs departed on a charter flight to China at 0915 EST / 2115 local, according to Embassy Phnom Penh. The whereabouts of two other Uighurs who had previously fled are unknown. Post adds the two are carrying letters of protection from the UNHCR. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Cambodia Returns 20 Uighurs to ChinaFyi (SBU) The Cambodian Ministry of Interior confirmed 20 Uighurs departed on a charter flight to China at 0915 EST / 2115 local, according to Embassy Phnom Penh. The whereabouts of two other Uighurs who had previously fled are unknown. Post adds the two are carrying letters of protection from the UNHCR. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2049 - C05762692.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2049 - C05762692.txt','Call with Sen. LautenbergI spoke w the Senator who is not ready to lift his hold yet. He spoke w the Charge in the Brazilian Embassy who told him there was a procedure in the Brazilian courts that could be used to give Mr. Goldman custody now and during the remaining time of the court proceedings. Craig, can you find out what the Brazilians meant by that and if their govt is pursuing it? Bob, can you and USTR contact your Brazilian counterparts to explain how important the Goldman case is to the Senator who can\'t understand how the father wins every case but never gets his son back and he has run out of patience and is willing to hold this critical bill. Let me know what you find out. Thanks.','Call with Sen. LautenbergI spoke w the Senator who is not ready to lift his hold yet. He spoke w the Charge in the Brazilian Embassy who told him there was a procedure in the Brazilian courts that could be used to give Mr. Goldman custody now and during the remaining time of the court proceedings. Craig, can you find out what the Brazilians meant by that and if their govt is pursuing it? Bob, can you and USTR contact your Brazilian counterparts to explain how important the Goldman case is to the Senator who can\'t understand how the father wins every case but never gets his son back and he has run out of patience and is willing to hold this critical bill. Let me know what you find out. Thanks.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('205 - C05739800.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\205 - C05739800.txt','H: latest Intel libyan conflicts, leaders & militias. Sid H: latest intel libyan conflicts, leaders & militias. SidHappy new year! Talk when you get a chance_ Thanks, as always, and Happy New Year From:','H: latest Intel libyan conflicts, leaders & militias. Sid H: latest intel libyan conflicts, leaders & militias. SidHappy new year! Talk when you get a chance_ Thanks, as always, and Happy New Year From:','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2051 - C05762694.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2051 - C05762694.txt','TravelI\'d like to stick w the 8 if we think it will go if not, should we try the train at 6 or 7 if they\'re going if not, I\'d like to try the 7am Monday shuttle as a last resort. How will we decide? Lona and I wanted to check in with you on travel. All the news is reporting (Mario confirming) that travel tomorrow will be messy. All flights to dc till 6pm tomorrow are basically canceled (though the 8pm is still scheduled to go). Mario has asked us to check in tomorrow but as of now, he thinks a monday morning flight might be more reliable. There are trains running but they expect delays, maybe cancellations. Below is lonas draft for monday. Do you want to hold off on making a decision till we know more tomorrow? PREV RON Washingon, DC 8:15 amDEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 amARRIVE State Department 8:25 amPRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 amSecretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 amDAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 amSecretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 amMONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 amPrincipals Conference Room 7516 10:00 amPRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 10:15 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Jim, Jack, Cheryl, Jake and Huma 10:15 amOFFICE TIME','TravelI\'d like to stick w the 8 if we think it will go; if not, should we try the train at 6 or 7 if they\'re going; if not, I\'d like to try the 7am Monday shuttle as a last resort. How will we decide? Lona and I wanted to check in with you on travel. All the news is reporting (Mario confirming) that travel tomorrow will be messy. All flights to dc till 6pm tomorrow are basically canceled (though the 8pm is still scheduled to go). Mario has asked us to check in tomorrow but as of now, he thinks a monday morning flight might be more reliable. There are trains running but they expect delays, maybe cancellations. Below is lonas draft for monday. Do you want to hold off on making a decision till we know more tomorrow? PREV RON Washingon, DC 8:15 amDEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 amARRIVE State Department 8:25 amPRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 amSecretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 amDAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 amSecretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 amMONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 amPrincipals Conference Room 7516 10:00 amPRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 10:15 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Jim, Jack, Cheryl, Jake and Huma 10:15 amOFFICE TIME','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2052 - C05762695.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2052 - C05762695.txt','nominees updateThe SFRC reported out all of the following nominees yesterday. We will try to push as many of these through the Senate today, if at all possible. NOMINATIONS: 1. Christopher William Dell to be Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo, 2. Nancy J. Powell to be Director General of the Foreign Service 3. Capricia Penavic Marshall to be Chief of Protocol, and to have the rank of Ambassador during her tenure of service 4. Maria Otero to be Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs 5. Philip L. Verveer for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Communications and Information Policy in the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs and U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy 6. The Honorable Laurie Susan Fulton to be Ambassador to Denmark 1nq','nominees updateThe SFRC reported out all of the following nominees yesterday. We will try to push as many of these through the Senate today, if at all possible. NOMINATIONS: 1. Christopher William Dell to be Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo, 2. Nancy J. Powell to be Director General of the Foreign Service 3. Capricia Penavic Marshall to be Chief of Protocol, and to have the rank of Ambassador during her tenure of service 4. Maria Otero to be Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs 5. Philip L. Verveer for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Communications and Information Policy in the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs and U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy 6. The Honorable Laurie Susan Fulton to be Ambassador to Denmark 1nq','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2054 - C05762697.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2054 - C05762697.txt','Checking inI can talk tonight or tomorrow am. What works for you?','Checking inI can talk tonight or tomorrow am. What works for you?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2055 - C05762698.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2055 - C05762698.txt','I should have proofed the below... QDDR Draft DocumentThanks strobe - look forward to discussing on friday Jack & Cheryl: two thoughts came to mind as to head what I gather, from TOR, will be the Steering Committee: There is are considerations?one for each?that I\'d prefer to comment on in person Friday, in neither case negative but in both cases just to complete my thoughts on them. Strobe Strobe: Attached and below is a draft terms of reference for the QDDR per our discussion ? copying Sandy so he has it as well for discussion when you all talk. I will follow-up with you about Friday. 111','I should have proofed the below... QDDR Draft DocumentThanks strobe - look forward to discussing on friday Jack & Cheryl: two thoughts came to mind as to head what I gather, from TOR, will be the Steering Committee: There is are considerations?one for each?that I\'d prefer to comment on in person Friday, in neither case negative but in both cases just to complete my thoughts on them. Strobe Strobe: Attached and below is a draft \"terms of reference\" for the QDDR per our discussion ? copying Sandy so he has it as well for discussion when you all talk. I will follow-up with you about Friday. 111','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2056 - C05762699.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2056 - C05762699.txt','Mini Schedule 7/9/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am HOLD FOR HUMA 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 12:20 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route River Entrance, Pentagon 12:30 pm ARRIVE The Pentagon 12:30 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/DEFENSE SECRETARY ROBERT GATES 1:30 pm Secretary Gates\' Private Office, Pentagon 1:35 pm DEPART The Pentagon *En route State Department 1:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:00 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD HOLBROOICE 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MAUREEN WHITE 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFF-THE-RECORD MEETING w/FRED HIATT AND JACKSON DIEHL, 4:00 pm WASHINGTON POST Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/LONA AND HUMA 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm 6:00 pm OFFICE TIME Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm RECEPTION FOR NEW MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF 7:30 pm REPRESENTATIVES Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 55 ppl expected. 7:30 pm (t) DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 7:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 117','Mini Schedule 7/9/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am HOLD FOR HUMA 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 12:20 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route River Entrance, Pentagon 12:30 pm ARRIVE The Pentagon 12:30 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/DEFENSE SECRETARY ROBERT GATES 1:30 pm Secretary Gates\' Private Office, Pentagon 1:35 pm DEPART The Pentagon *En route State Department 1:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:00 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD HOLBROOICE 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MAUREEN WHITE 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFF-THE-RECORD MEETING w/FRED HIATT AND JACKSON DIEHL, 4:00 pm WASHINGTON POST Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/LONA AND HUMA 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm 6:00 pm OFFICE TIME Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm RECEPTION FOR NEW MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF 7:30 pm REPRESENTATIVES Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 55 ppl expected. 7:30 pm (t) DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 7:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 117','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2058 - C05762702.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2058 - C05762702.txt','Friday Policy Review on Africa Friday Policy ReviewInteresting take on China below. No ? I wasn\'t invited to this. I can\'t anyway ? I need to go over to USAID for an event we\'re hosting w/ IFPRI. S/P recently drafted a policy paper on Africa and I worked contributed a lot to that paper. I see one big issue missing from those questions ?the issue of China in Africa. China is transforming the continent in a way not seen since the days of colonialism. We should also think about China in the context of food security. There are one million Chinese farmers currently working in Africa! That\'s remarkable if you think about it. China has also bought nearly 3 million hectares of land in Africa and could become one of the largest sources of commercial farming on the continent. They are also building many of the roads that will transform transportation and the movement of agriculture products. --Matt Are you coming? 70 This Friday\'s policy review meeting will focus on sub-Saharan Africa. It will be held from 9:15-10:15 in the Deputy\'s Conference Room. S/P will circulate questions for discussion in advance of the meeting. Those bureaus that have relevant issues/concerns should send an appropriate representative to the meeting. Please do not send more than one representative without prior approval. 71','Friday Policy Review on Africa Friday Policy ReviewInteresting take on China below. No ? I wasn\'t invited to this. I can\'t anyway ? I need to go over to USAID for an event we\'re hosting w/ IFPRI. S/P recently drafted a policy paper on Africa and I worked contributed a lot to that paper. I see one big issue missing from those questions ?the issue of China in Africa. China is transforming the continent in a way not seen since the days of colonialism. We should also think about China in the context of food security. There are one million Chinese farmers currently working in Africa! That\'s remarkable if you think about it. China has also bought nearly 3 million hectares of land in Africa and could become one of the largest sources of commercial farming on the continent. They are also building many of the roads that will transform transportation and the movement of agriculture products. --Matt Are you coming? 70 This Friday\'s policy review meeting will focus on sub-Saharan Africa. It will be held from 9:15-10:15 in the Deputy\'s Conference Room. S/P will circulate questions for discussion in advance of the meeting. Those bureaus that have relevant issues/concerns should send an appropriate representative to the meeting. Please do not send more than one representative without prior approval. 71','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('206 - C05739801.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\206 - C05739801.txt','EditsHopefully Mon or Huma can work these in teleprompter. B5','EditsHopefully Mon or Huma can work these in teleprompter. B5','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2060 - C05762705.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2060 - C05762705.txt','Memo on speech attached and in text. For you and Cheryl only no circulation. SidAttachments: hrc memo cfr speech 070809.docx CONFIDENTIAL July 9, 2009 For: Hillary','Memo on speech attached and in text. For you and Cheryl only; no circulation. SidAttachments: hrc memo cfr speech 070809.docx CONFIDENTIAL July 9, 2009 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2061 - C05762706.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2061 - C05762706.txt','kasit can talk right now. oscar should be printing call sheet right now. ok?Ok','kasit can talk right now. oscar should be printing call sheet right now. ok?Ok','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2062 - C05762707.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2062 - C05762707.txt','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and Longer Knives? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the whack-a-mole crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and \"Longer Knives\"? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the \"whack-a-mole\" crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2063 - C05762708.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2063 - C05762708.txt','kasit call is coming through shortly, oscar has call sheetOk','kasit call is coming through shortly, oscar has call sheetOk','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2066 - C05762715.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2066 - C05762715.txt','fyi... SidAttachments: hrc memo rothkopf piece 070909.docx CONFIDENTIAL July 9, 2009 For: Hillary, Cheryl','fyi... SidAttachments: hrc memo rothkopf piece 070909.docx CONFIDENTIAL July 9, 2009 For: Hillary, Cheryl','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2067 - C05762716.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2067 - C05762716.txt','No WH mtgI addressed this with Lippert when we last had an issue. Our identified point of contact is Sarah Farnsworth and we talk to her regularly. I will call and find out what happened but this meeting was confirmed. They are not telling us when things get canceled and I think we need another contact there if sarah is too overwhelmed. I arrived for the 10:15 mtg and was told there was no mtg. Matt said they had released the time. This is the second time this has happened. What\'s up??? B6 72','No WH mtgI addressed this with Lippert when we last had an issue. Our identified point of contact is Sarah Farnsworth and we talk to her regularly. I will call and find out what happened but this meeting was confirmed. They are not telling us when things get canceled and I think we need another contact there if sarah is too overwhelmed. I arrived for the 10:15 mtg and was told there was no mtg. Matt said they had \"released\" the time. This is the second time this has happened. What\'s up??? B6 72','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2068 - C05762717.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2068 - C05762717.txt','Japanese ambassador Japanese ambassador.Ok Kurt campbell is asking if you would do a quick pull aside with Japanese Ambassador Fujisaki tomorrow. Kurt would do meeting, and would bring him by for a few minutes. Pls let me know what you think. Points he sent:','Japanese ambassador Japanese ambassador.Ok Kurt campbell is asking if you would do a quick pull aside with Japanese Ambassador Fujisaki tomorrow. Kurt would do meeting, and would bring him by for a few minutes. Pls let me know what you think. Points he sent:','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2070 - C05762720.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2070 - C05762720.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2071 - C05762721.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2071 - C05762721.txt','Call torn shannon first thing friday morning. He has an update for you on costa rica.130','Call torn shannon first thing friday morning. He has an update for you on costa rica.130','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2072 - C05762722.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2072 - C05762722.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)I have to go back and there will be some meetings I will still have and I have a lot of work to drop off. I also am supposed to meet w the POTUS and go to the WH dinner, both of which I believe will happen. Do you still want to go back? Many building people will stay home. (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)I have to go back and there will be some meetings I will still have and I have a lot of work to drop off. I also am supposed to meet w the POTUS and go to the WH dinner, both of which I believe will happen. Do you still want to go back? Many building people will stay home. (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2073 - C05762723.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2073 - C05762723.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2074 - C05762724.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2074 - C05762724.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)Will the WH dinner still happen? Ok great I agree I have to go back and there will be some meetings I will still have and I have a lot of work to drop off. I also am supposed to meet w the POTUS and go to the WH dinner, both of which I believe will happen. Do you still want to go back? Many building people will stay home. (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, WES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)Will the WH dinner still happen? Ok great I agree I have to go back and there will be some meetings I will still have and I have a lot of work to drop off. I also am supposed to meet w the POTUS and go to the WH dinner, both of which I believe will happen. Do you still want to go back? Many building people will stay home. (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, WES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2075 - C05762726.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2075 - C05762726.txt','call fell off more to discuss UK govt infoShop Dell\'s full line of Laptops now starting at $349!','call fell off; more to discuss UK govt infoShop Dell\'s full line of Laptops now starting at $349!','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2076 - C05762727.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2076 - C05762727.txt','Fw: RE: FW:Confidential fyi on traffic VI - didn\'t know you asked him to stay and want to know why ... Cheryl Regards pat I agree with this - do you? Adding Cheryl.','Fw: RE: FW:Confidential fyi on traffic VI - didn\'t know you asked him to stay and want to know why ... Cheryl Regards pat I agree with this - do you? Adding Cheryl.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2077 - C05762728.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2077 - C05762728.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 M Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)Also I have meeting w POTUS and WH dinner and need to work w Jake on our year end summary report and much else. Will check with each What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 M Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)Also I have meeting w POTUS and WH dinner and need to work w Jake on our year end summary report and much else. Will check with each What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2078 - C05762729.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2078 - C05762729.txt','Speech for Tomorrow\'s Meeting AS speech masterAttachments: ST comments on HRC July 09 speech to CFR draft July 9.doc Justin: Strobe\'s edits for WJC to see. cd m B6 Here are my suggestions ? in Track Changes ? on what I think is a very strong speech. John/Sandy/Strobe: In addition to the QDDR which Nora sent to you earlier today, this is the other agenda item HRC would like to discuss tomorrow morning. She will be working from this version though we are continuing our editing. See you early and many thanks for your help. Best. cdm','Speech for Tomorrow\'s Meeting AS speech masterAttachments: ST comments on HRC July 09 speech to CFR draft July 9.doc Justin: Strobe\'s edits for WJC to see. cd m B6 Here are my suggestions ? in Track Changes ? on what I think is a very strong speech. John/Sandy/Strobe: In addition to the QDDR which Nora sent to you earlier today, this is the other agenda item HRC would like to discuss tomorrow morning. She will be working from this version though we are continuing our editing. See you early and many thanks for your help. Best. cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2079 - C05762730.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2079 - C05762730.txt','Fwd: 5635 5635I caught some of the interview and wondered whether it would cause problems. We have to watch this closely. Would John get that written somewhere? I\'m in the car on my berry if you need me. Thx. Fyi compliment to you. Phil g and liz are following up on the first matter. Cdm B6 Sorry to bother on the Sunday before Christmas but the Echumenical Patriarch\'s crowd are extremely worried that he may get arrested or otherwise harassed/attacked as a result of the 60 Minutes interview he gave which airs tonight. Thought it was worth passing along and that you might want to get someone to pulse the Emabassy in Turkey. Hope you are getting a little rest after one hell of a week. Notwithstanding some press whining, I thought BHO and HRC did a fabulous job in Copenhagen and that the schedule structure has a much better chance of success than sticking with Kyoto architecture. Congrats to all..','Fwd: 5635 5635I caught some of the interview and wondered whether it would cause problems. We have to watch this closely. Would John get that written somewhere? I\'m in the car on my berry if you need me. Thx. Fyi compliment to you. Phil g and liz are following up on the first matter. Cdm B6 Sorry to bother on the Sunday before Christmas but the Echumenical Patriarch\'s crowd are extremely worried that he may get arrested or otherwise harassed/attacked as a result of the 60 Minutes interview he gave which airs tonight. Thought it was worth passing along and that you might want to get someone to pulse the Emabassy in Turkey. Hope you are getting a little rest after one hell of a week. Notwithstanding some press whining, I thought BHO and HRC did a fabulous job in Copenhagen and that the schedule structure has a much better chance of success than sticking with Kyoto architecture. Congrats to all..','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('208 - C05739803.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\208 - C05739803.txt','H: latest inter Mayan conflicts, leaders & militias. Sid H: latest Intel libyan conflicts, leaders & militias. SidWill do. CONFI DENTIAL January 5, 2012 For: HRC','H: latest inter Mayan conflicts, leaders & militias. Sid H: latest Intel libyan conflicts, leaders & militias. SidWill do. CONFI DENTIAL January 5, 2012 For: HRC','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2081 - C05762732.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2081 - C05762732.txt','Speech for Tomorrow\'s Meeting JJS speech masterAttachments: ST comments on HRC July 09 speech to CFR draft July 9.doc Justin: Strobe\'s edits for WJC to see. cdm B6 Here are my suggestions ? in Track Changes ? on what I think is a very strong speech. John/Sandy/Strobe: In addition to the QDDR which Nora sent to you earlier today, this is the other agenda item HRC would like to discuss tomorrow morning. She will be working from this version though we are continuing our editing. See you early and many thanks for your help. Best. cdm 133','Speech for Tomorrow\'s Meeting JJS speech masterAttachments: ST comments on HRC July 09 speech to CFR draft July 9.doc Justin: Strobe\'s edits for WJC to see. cdm B6 Here are my suggestions ? in Track Changes ? on what I think is a very strong speech. John/Sandy/Strobe: In addition to the QDDR which Nora sent to you earlier today, this is the other agenda item HRC would like to discuss tomorrow morning. She will be working from this version though we are continuing our editing. See you early and many thanks for your help. Best. cdm 133','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2083 - C05762736.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2083 - C05762736.txt','Checking inIsabelle 7:30 Still working througn trip planning, Saudi still ott and Honduras still on tnougn tne discussions are still aismai. Anything I need to know? 56','Checking inIsabelle 7:30 Still working througn trip planning, Saudi still ott and Honduras still on tnougn tne discussions are still aismai. Anything I need to know? 56','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2084 - C05762737.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2084 - C05762737.txt','Mini Schedule 7/10/097:30 am PHONE CALL w/SWISS FEDERAL COUNCILLOR MICHELINE 7:45 am CALMY-REY Secretary\'s Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am PRIVATE BREAKFAST 9:30 am James Madison Room, 84\' floor 9:30 am OFFICE TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am TOWN HALL MEETING 11:00 am Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Approx. 700 employees attending. 11:30 am PHOTO OPS 11:35 am Secretary\'s Outer Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR DANIEL BENJAMIN, 12:20 pm COORDINATOR FOR COUNTERTERRORISM Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 170 guests attending. 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm MEETING w/TIM SOLSO, CEO OF CUMMINS AND CO-CHAIR US- 1:30 pm BRAZIL CEO FORUM Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/EUROPEAN UNION COMMISSIONER BENITA 2:00 pm FERRERO-WALDNER Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/UN AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm MEETING w/DENNIS ROSS 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Reagan National Airport 3:35 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 4:00 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport via US Air Shuttle #2187 En route New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 5:13 pm ARRIVE New York, New York 5:30 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 6:30 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 134','Mini Schedule 7/10/097:30 am PHONE CALL w/SWISS FEDERAL COUNCILLOR MICHELINE 7:45 am CALMY-REY Secretary\'s Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am PRIVATE BREAKFAST 9:30 am James Madison Room, 84\' floor 9:30 am OFFICE TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am TOWN HALL MEETING 11:00 am Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Approx. 700 employees attending. 11:30 am PHOTO OPS 11:35 am Secretary\'s Outer Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR DANIEL BENJAMIN, 12:20 pm COORDINATOR FOR COUNTERTERRORISM Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 170 guests attending. 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm MEETING w/TIM SOLSO, CEO OF CUMMINS AND CO-CHAIR US- 1:30 pm BRAZIL CEO FORUM Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/EUROPEAN UNION COMMISSIONER BENITA 2:00 pm FERRERO-WALDNER Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/UN AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm MEETING w/DENNIS ROSS 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Reagan National Airport 3:35 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 4:00 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport via US Air Shuttle #2187 En route New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 5:13 pm ARRIVE New York, New York 5:30 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 6:30 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 134','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2085 - C05762738.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2085 - C05762738.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2086 - C05762739.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2086 - C05762739.txt','Any news to report?Nothing to report - how did mtg go? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Any news to report?Nothing to report - how did mtg go? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2087 - C05762743.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2087 - C05762743.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US B6Let\'s discuss. I think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?, asked Jeff Sharlet. In his book, Sharlet specifically refers to politicians in Uganda proposing an anti-gay law that would criminalize homosexuality. The law, which could be passed within weeks despite international condemnation, includes possible punishment by death. Anti-gay laws were recently passed in Burundi, are being discussed in Rwanda, and could soon be expanded in Kenya and Tanzania. The American group Sharlet calls The Family is also known as The Fellowship. It organizes an annual National Prayer Breakfast with the U.S. president and foreign guests, but besides that activity shuns publicity and does not openly list its members. But Sharlet says more American reporters are looking into the group and its alleged ties to Africa. These include helping African politicians with money so they can push socially conservative agendas.','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US B6Let\'s discuss. I think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. \"It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?,\" asked Jeff Sharlet. In his book, Sharlet specifically refers to politicians in Uganda proposing an anti-gay law that would criminalize homosexuality. The law, which could be passed within weeks despite international condemnation, includes possible punishment by death. Anti-gay laws were recently passed in Burundi, are being discussed in Rwanda, and could soon be expanded in Kenya and Tanzania. The American group Sharlet calls The Family is also known as The Fellowship. It organizes an annual National Prayer Breakfast with the U.S. president and foreign guests, but besides that activity shuns publicity and does not openly list its members. But Sharlet says more American reporters are looking into the group and its alleged ties to Africa. These include helping African politicians with money so they can push socially conservative agendas.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2088 - C05762745.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2088 - C05762745.txt','update: workshop key findings Australian! and updateDear Secretary Clinton, I hope that your elbow is healing quickly. I mentioned that we were doing some work on maritime developments in the region from the Persian Gulf to the East China Sea and Sea of Japan. Below are key findings from the report, but the main takeaway is that the political impact of Chinese military modernization may be greater than a narrow technical analysis of China\'s capabilities would suggest, and for a range of reasons, technical and political, prospects for regional cooperation are limited, but pathways to conflict are numerous and increasing. > P.S. What\'s the reference to Australian mean?? H > Dear Secretary Clinton, > I was heartened to read your forceful remarks about the US commitment to the Asia-Pacific region this morning. On Monday, our office held a workshop for the NIC that highlighted the downsides associated with an American withdrawal from the region. I will be providing you with our report from that event. Also, in early June, we are holding two workshops with US policy makers (one for Democrats and one for Republicans) to illuminate how contingencies in Pakistan might affect US-China relations. I will give you a read out on those events as well.','update: workshop key findings Australian! and updateDear Secretary Clinton, I hope that your elbow is healing quickly. I mentioned that we were doing some work on maritime developments in the region from the Persian Gulf to the East China Sea and Sea of Japan. Below are key findings from the report, but the main takeaway is that the political impact of Chinese military modernization may be greater than a narrow technical analysis of China\'s capabilities would suggest, and for a range of reasons, technical and political, prospects for regional cooperation are limited, but pathways to conflict are numerous and increasing. > P.S. What\'s the reference to \"Australian\" mean?? H > Dear Secretary Clinton, > I was heartened to read your forceful remarks about the US commitment to the Asia-Pacific region this morning. On Monday, our office held a workshop for the NIC that highlighted the downsides associated with an American withdrawal from the region. I will be providing you with our report from that event. Also, in early June, we are holding two workshops with US policy makers (one for Democrats and one for Republicans) to illuminate how contingencies in Pakistan might affect US-China relations. I will give you a read out on those events as well.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2089 - C05762747.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2089 - C05762747.txt','Palau offended by US positionsBelow is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self-sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. Jeff Jeffrey L. Farrow 202-343-2905 o','Palau offended by US positionsBelow is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self-sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. Jeff Jeffrey L. Farrow 202-343-2905 o','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2091 - C05762749.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2091 - C05762749.txt','Re:Have not heard from carl. Left him 2 messages and emailed.','Re:Have not heard from carl. Left him 2 messages and emailed.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2093 - C05762753.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2093 - C05762753.txt','Anti-Gay LawsI will call you later. FYI Cheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the safe space for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised. Can you advise how we can proceed or if we should do a call or seek a tasking for this information? Thanks. cdm','Anti-Gay LawsI will call you later. FYI Cheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the \"safe space\" for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised. Can you advise how we can proceed or if we should do a call or seek a tasking for this information? Thanks. cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2094 - C05762754.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2094 - C05762754.txt','Latest IterationConfidential fyi Cheryl, Jake, I owe you both an apology. I had a very productive flight (8-10 hours in a darkened quiet cabin is just what I needed) and finished Les Gelb\'s book -- it is astonishing how close our analyses are -- he says that foundation of US power is to catalyze others to get problems solved. HRC wanted me to make the speech harder and I see some very good ways to do that -- talking about assembling power coalitions to deal w/ troublesome states, a term Les uses. But I also had a chance to reread the frame that you put together, much more carefully. There are a number of very good things in it that I am going to try to work into a revision, or at least flag for how we can build off of this speech in subsequent speeches. I am sorry that I didn\'t see that in the press of trying to get to this point. I will have a revision by Sunday afternoon China time, which would allow her and you to see it Sunday morning. AM AMS: This document is the latest iteration I understand from Justin (who works at Chappaqua). I also understand that last night she was making changes to it but Justin did not get them so they may not be reflected in this draft. cdm 59','Latest IterationConfidential fyi Cheryl, Jake, I owe you both an apology. I had a very productive flight (8-10 hours in a darkened quiet cabin is just what I needed) and finished Les Gelb\'s book -- it is astonishing how close our analyses are -- he says that foundation of US power is to catalyze others to get problems solved. HRC wanted me to make the speech harder and I see some very good ways to do that -- talking about assembling power coalitions to deal w/ troublesome states, a term Les uses. But I also had a chance to reread the frame that you put together, much more carefully. There are a number of very good things in it that I am going to try to work into a revision, or at least flag for how we can build off of this speech in subsequent speeches. I am sorry that I didn\'t see that in the press of trying to get to this point. I will have a revision by Sunday afternoon China time, which would allow her and you to see it Sunday morning. AM AMS: This document is the latest iteration I understand from Justin (who works at Chappaqua). I also understand that last night she was making changes to it but Justin did not get them so they may not be reflected in this draft. cdm 59','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2095 - C05762755.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2095 - C05762755.txt','FrameI think this is very good. I really like the emphasis on security, which is part of her brand, and very relevant (I always have in the back of my mind the possibility that great tragedy will strike again, so we need to prepared to deal with that reality, should it come about some day). I like combining that with the notion of prosperity and humanity, which together covers so much ground - from economic development to human rights. A couple miscl thoughts -- - in terms of promoting prosperity/economic development, might there be a reason to technological advancement (giving people access to education and technological tools that can help them in terms of both education and access to social networks and other avenues for advancement). You do reference education in the development arena, and in prosperity, so that\'s good). - there isn\'t much here mentioning democratization, freedom, etc. I know that is probably dicey given the multitude of governments we want to partner with that aren\'t ready to talk that talk, but still think it needs to be incorporated in some aspect of a mission statement. - really like strong reference to women as a key to economic and social stabilization. That ties into her brand and into a reality. I know when the First Ladies of Africa came out here to LA, one of the desires was to try to draw them into an alliance that might transcend their own national differences and create cross-border force for positive change. A friend of mine is one of the executives with the Hunger Project, whose CEO is a woman who focuses, too, on the way targeting women can help alleviate hunger in ways that just dealing with men or generally cannot. - really like that \'variable geometry\' reference. This is kind of like 3 dimensional chess - strange and complicated alliances need to be made to grapple with a multitude of cross-cutting challenges. This is calculus, not arithmetic. - would like to be sure religions are involved here, vis a vis the various partnerships. It can be either a powerful force of positive change, or it can get in the way of progress, depending on how it\'s used or abused, 60','FrameI think this is very good. I really like the emphasis on security, which is part of her brand, and very relevant (I always have in the back of my mind the possibility that great tragedy will strike again, so we need to prepared to deal with that reality, should it come about some day). I like combining that with the notion of prosperity and humanity, which together covers so much ground - from economic development to human rights. A couple miscl thoughts -- - in terms of promoting prosperity/economic development, might there be a reason to technological advancement (giving people access to education and technological tools that can help them in terms of both education and access to social networks and other avenues for advancement). You do reference education in the development arena, and in prosperity, so that\'s good). - there isn\'t much here mentioning democratization, freedom, etc. I know that is probably dicey given the multitude of governments we want to partner with that aren\'t ready to talk that talk, but still think it needs to be incorporated in some aspect of a mission statement. - really like strong reference to women as a key to economic and social stabilization. That ties into her \"brand\" and into a reality. I know when the First Ladies of Africa came out here to LA, one of the desires was to try to draw them into an alliance that might transcend their own national differences and create cross-border force for positive change. A friend of mine is one of the executives with the Hunger Project, whose CEO is a woman who focuses, too, on the way targeting women can help alleviate hunger in ways that just dealing with men or generally cannot. - really like that \'variable geometry\' reference. This is kind of like 3 dimensional chess - strange and complicated alliances need to be made to grapple with a multitude of cross-cutting challenges. This is calculus, not arithmetic. - would like to be sure religions are involved here, vis a vis the various partnerships. It can be either a powerful force of positive change, or it can get in the way of progress, depending on how it\'s used or abused, 60','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2098 - C05762759.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2098 - C05762759.txt','Onward!Todd-- I look forward to our next steps to deliver on our accord after we both get some sleep and a few days off. Thanks for all your great work, and my very best to you, Jen and the boys for the new year. Hillary','Onward!Todd-- I look forward to our next steps to deliver on our accord after we both get some sleep and a few days off. Thanks for all your great work, and my very best to you, Jen and the boys for the new year. Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2099 - C05762760.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2099 - C05762760.txt','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2.doc Attached is the latest version of the speech, incorporating comments from Sandy and Strobe, as well as edits from Cheryl and Anne-Marie and Lissa. While it has improved, it has also grown in length. It is now just a bit shorter than your Senate confirmation testimony. There are places to cut, but I want you to see it in full so you can make your own assessments. John Podesta will send a few additional thoughts later today or tomorrow ? the rest of his comments are captured in this revised text. Dennis is going to sharpen and hone the sections on the Middle East and Iran, and I will ask Holbrooke to work on the Af-Pak piece. I am available any time to discuss. 142','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2.doc Attached is the latest version of the speech, incorporating comments from Sandy and Strobe, as well as edits from Cheryl and Anne-Marie and Lissa. While it has improved, it has also grown in length. It is now just a bit shorter than your Senate confirmation testimony. There are places to cut, but I want you to see it in full so you can make your own assessments. John Podesta will send a few additional thoughts later today or tomorrow ? the rest of his comments are captured in this revised text. Dennis is going to sharpen and hone the sections on the Middle East and Iran, and I will ask Holbrooke to work on the Af-Pak piece. I am available any time to discuss. 142','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('21 - C05739578.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\21 - C05739578.txt','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaSending direct. Just in. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DRUID From tyler clnunheller &It kgt','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaSending direct. Just in. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DRUID From tyler clnunheller &It; kgt;','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('210 - C05739805.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\210 - C05739805.txt','Fvv: WS3: Hillary and Libya WSJ: Hillary and LibyaHillary and Libya November 16. 2012 Wall Street Journal David Petraeus told Congress Friday in closed hearings that the CIA believed from the start that the September 1 attacks on the U_S. consulate in Benghazi o,,ere by terrorists. That leaves one VIP xvho\'S snil missing from Congressional serAny: Hillary Clinton. GOP Congressman Peter Kin!! said Mr. Petracits`s testimony differed from what the former CIA director told Congress itnim2diately after the attacks. Mr. King also said Mr. Petraeus said that the CIA\'s orig.inal talking poii t. on the attacks were cditt.d. The. 21t.,::\'red version beealrie the basis \'.or U.N., Ambassador Susan Rice\'s misieading and now infamotis comm<iints hiamino the aitacks on a YouTube video. Both that discrepancy aild the :Sate of the altered talking points need further digt:iing. especially if Ms. Rice is nominated to be the next Secretary of State. But Mr. Petraeus wasn\'t responsible for lax consulate security or the U.S, policy that led to the Libya debacle. That\'s Mrs, Clinton\'s bailiwick. Last month in interviews from deepest Peru_ the Secretary of State said 1 take . . responstbility for Benghazi.','Fvv: WS3: Hillary and Libya WSJ: Hillary and LibyaHillary and Libya November 16. 2012 Wall Street Journal David Petraeus told Congress Friday in closed hearings that the CIA believed from the start that the September 1 attacks on the U_S. consulate in Benghazi o,,ere by terrorists. That leaves one VIP xvho\'S snil missing from Congressional serAny: Hillary Clinton. GOP Congressman Peter Kin!! said Mr. Petracits`s testimony differed from what the former CIA director told Congress itnim2diately after the attacks. Mr. King also said Mr. Petraeus said that the CIA\'s orig.inal talking poii t. on the attacks were cditt.d. The. 21t.,::\'red version beealrie the basis \'.or U.N., Ambassador Susan Rice\'s misieading and now infamotis comm<iints hiamino the aitacks on a YouTube video. Both that discrepancy aild the :Sate of the altered talking points need further digt:iing. especially if Ms. Rice is nominated to be the next Secretary of State. But Mr. Petraeus wasn\'t responsible for lax consulate security or the U.S, policy that led to the Libya debacle. That\'s Mrs, Clinton\'s bailiwick. Last month in interviews from deepest Peru_ the Secretary of State said \"1 take . . responstbility\" for Benghazi.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2100 - C05762761.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2100 - C05762761.txt','Holbrooke just called for u62','Holbrooke just called for u62','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2102 - C05762764.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2102 - C05762764.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogRead through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the 141','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogRead through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the 141','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2103 - C05762766.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2103 - C05762766.txt','Mini Schedule 5/29/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am PHONE CALL w/INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER KRISHNA 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:45 am PHONE CALL w/INDIAN CONGRESS PARTY PRESIDENT 9:55 am GANDHI Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:45 am ARRIVE White House 11:00 am POTUS ANNOUNCEMENT ON CYBER SECURITY 11:30 am East Room 11:30 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 63','Mini Schedule 5/29/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am PHONE CALL w/INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER KRISHNA 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:45 am PHONE CALL w/INDIAN CONGRESS PARTY PRESIDENT 9:55 am GANDHI Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:45 am ARRIVE White House 11:00 am POTUS ANNOUNCEMENT ON CYBER SECURITY 11:30 am East Room 11:30 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 63','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2104 - C05762767.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2104 - C05762767.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogWe can leave then for now - we can work around as nee be and they have a few connections to companies we don\'t. Asked philippe for a plan - he may want to sole source it to get the coverage but if not, yes. Cdm Read through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process B6 Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... 145 A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350> http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010 <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=33>, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38>, US Politics <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=28> ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 <http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20090710/000011.htm> (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38> , and elsewhere <http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200904u/shanghai-expo-2010> . And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc. <http://usapavilion2olo.com/>, a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis <http://shanghalusembassy-china.org.cn/071009.html> ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media <http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/10/content_11685418.htm> . No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had adopted a resolution in support of the US pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3106> . This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate? but instead became What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort? The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person 146','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogWe can leave then for now - we can work around as nee be and they have a few connections to companies we don\'t. Asked philippe for a plan - he may want to sole source it to get the coverage but if not, yes. Cdm Read through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process B6 Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... 145 A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350> http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010 <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=33>, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38>, US Politics <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=28> ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 <http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20090710/000011.htm> (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38> , and elsewhere <http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200904u/shanghai-expo-2010> . And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc. <http://usapavilion2olo.com/>, a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis <http://shanghalusembassy-china.org.cn/071009.html> ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media <http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/10/content_11685418.htm> . No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had \"adopted\" a resolution in support of the US pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3106> . This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer \"How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate?\" but instead became \"What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort?\" The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person 146','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2105 - C05762768.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2105 - C05762768.txt','Congratulations!Dear Nora, Please pass along the following message to Cheryl. Thanks, Jeff Sachs Dear Cheryl, Congratulations on the launch of the $20b G8 initiative. This will stand as a historic success of President Obama and Secretary Clinton. Please do convey my personal congratulations and gratitude to Secretary Clinton if you have a moment to do so. I know what a key role you personally played in bringing this to fruition. I would like to suggest one overarching strategy for success. Please do push hard on the donors (USAID included!) to pool the donor resources into one, at most two, multilateral funding streams. Certainly the World Bank should be the main spigot, and IFAD possibly a second. By pooling the resources, we\'ll cut down BY YEARS on the delays, donor negotiations, further talk, report writing, expert trips, etc., etc., which are now the biggest single threat to success of the initiative. I look forward to a few minutes by phone or in person to offer some tips coming from long years of experience in this sphere. This can be a real historic path-breaker, if it\'s not swallowed in the agencies! Warm regards and kudos! Jeff Sachs 1 AO','Congratulations!Dear Nora, Please pass along the following message to Cheryl. Thanks, Jeff Sachs Dear Cheryl, Congratulations on the launch of the $20b G8 initiative. This will stand as a historic success of President Obama and Secretary Clinton. Please do convey my personal congratulations and gratitude to Secretary Clinton if you have a moment to do so. I know what a key role you personally played in bringing this to fruition. I would like to suggest one overarching strategy for success. Please do push hard on the donors (USAID included!) to pool the donor resources into one, at most two, multilateral funding streams. Certainly the World Bank should be the main spigot, and IFAD possibly a second. By pooling the resources, we\'ll cut down BY YEARS on the delays, donor negotiations, further talk, report writing, expert trips, etc., etc., which are now the biggest single threat to success of the initiative. I look forward to a few minutes by phone or in person to offer some tips coming from long years of experience in this sphere. This can be a real historic path-breaker, if it\'s not swallowed in the agencies! Warm regards and kudos! Jeff Sachs 1 AO','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2106 - C05762769.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2106 - C05762769.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogSee b/I We spoke to PIR yesterday and we are going to talk to the WP on monday. PIR has the details. See b/I - article next week need philipe (see the ps) ?Balderston, Kris M Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo Jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://sharighaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had adopted a resolution in support of the US pavilion. This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate? but instead became What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort? The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person familiar with Villarreal\'s role described it as the arrival of an adult to a chaotic situation that badly needed one. Indeed, if there\'s one telling detail to the handful of official and press accounts of yesterday\'s signing, it\'s the total absence of the Shanghai Expo, Inc. members from the official comments and photos (US Consulate coverage here Shanghai government account here), none of whom live or work in Shanghai, anyway. If that was a conscious decision, it was a wise one. A final point. As Villarreal conceded, the US effort must still raise roughly half of its $61 million budget. I suspect that ? with Villarreal in charge of the effort ? reluctant wallets will become less so. Regardless, though, 150','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogSee b/I We spoke to PIR yesterday and we are going to talk to the WP on monday. PIR has the details. See b/I - article next week need philipe (see the ps) ?Balderston, Kris M Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo Jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://sharighaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had \"adopted\" a resolution in support of the US pavilion. This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer \"How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate?\" but instead became \"What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort?\" The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person familiar with Villarreal\'s role described it as the arrival of an \"adult\" to a chaotic situation that badly needed one. Indeed, if there\'s one telling detail to the handful of official and press accounts of yesterday\'s signing, it\'s the total absence of the Shanghai Expo, Inc. members from the official comments and photos (US Consulate coverage here; Shanghai government account here), none of whom live or work in Shanghai, anyway. If that was a conscious decision, it was a wise one. A final point. As Villarreal conceded, the US effort must still raise roughly half of its $61 million budget. I suspect that ? with Villarreal in charge of the effort ? reluctant wallets will become less so. Regardless, though, 150','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2107 - C05762770.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2107 - C05762770.txt','Clarity on my tenure in IndiaB6 Hi Bill and Pat: Warm regards, Peter 1S7','Clarity on my tenure in IndiaB6 Hi Bill and Pat: Warm regards, Peter 1S7','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2108 - C05762771.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2108 - C05762771.txt','Joe DiMentoI have his email B6 May have his cell too- ill check my files Do either of you have his email or cell info? 153','Joe DiMentoI have his email B6 May have his cell too- ill check my files Do either of you have his email or cell info? 153','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2109 - C05762772.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2109 - C05762772.txt','if you just tried calling me, call again on .. I\'m boycotting calls from unknown B6numbers -- but will take a callback as signal that it\'s you Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 B6','if you just tried calling me, call again on .. I\'m boycotting calls from \"unknown B6numbers\" -- but will take a callback as signal that it\'s you Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 B6','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('211 - C05739808.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\211 - C05739808.txt','FYI - Report of arrests -- possible Benghazi connectionAt this point, just FYI. William V. Roebuck Director Office of Maghreb Affairs Department of State 202-647-4679 roebuckwv@state.gov Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 05/22/2015 ? Class: SECRET/NOFORN ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/18/2032','FYI - Report of arrests -- possible Benghazi connectionAt this point, just FYI. William V. Roebuck Director Office of Maghreb Affairs Department of State 202-647-4679 roebuckwv@state.gov Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 05/22/2015 ? Class: SECRET/NOFORN ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/18/2032','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2110 - C05762773.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2110 - C05762773.txt','Joe DiMentoHis cell is B6 Do either of you have his email or cell info? 1z4.','Joe DiMentoHis cell is B6 Do either of you have his email or cell info? 1z4.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2111 - C05762774.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2111 - C05762774.txt','got your message.... if you just tried calling me, call again on .. I\'m boycotting calls from unknown numbers -- but willmuch appreciated.... sounds like the right plan... no need to call back unless there\'s more to discuss re tomorrow.... you can go back to saving the world! cheers, s take a callback as signal that it\'s you Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW','got your message.... if you just tried calling me, call again on .. I\'m boycotting calls from \"unknown numbers\" -- but willmuch appreciated.... sounds like the right plan... no need to call back unless there\'s more to discuss re tomorrow.... you can go back to saving the world! cheers, s take a callback as signal that it\'s you Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2112 - C05762775.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2112 - C05762775.txt','JonesJones wants to talk to you He\'s wheels up from ghana at 2:30. Wants to follow up post carter call. 1 SS','JonesJones wants to talk to you He\'s wheels up from ghana at 2:30. Wants to follow up post carter call. 1 SS','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2113 - C05762776.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2113 - C05762776.txt','Message from kurt campbell and kurt tongThey said:Our side has been dialing on Friday evening and Saturday morning our time (Saturday morning and Saturday evening over there), with no answer. Our side will keep trying, starting again this evening (Sunday morning over there). 1s6','Message from kurt campbell and kurt tongThey said:\"Our side has been dialing on Friday evening and Saturday morning our time (Saturday morning and Saturday evening over there), with no answer. Our side will keep trying, starting again this evening (Sunday morning over there). 1s6','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2114 - C05762780.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2114 - C05762780.txt','N. KoreaKurt is CampbelIKM@state.gov I\'m working on donilon What are emails for Kurt Campbell and Tom Donilon? Hillary: As I explained to you on the phone, I don\'t think it is appropriate to tell them that I will come only if they agree in advance to release the women. Your response was, in effect, They have already agreed. Is this correct? If not, I will go, by commercial airline if necessary, representing The Carter Center, and try to induce them to approve the release. JC','N. KoreaKurt is CampbelIKM@state.gov I\'m working on donilon What are emails for Kurt Campbell and Tom Donilon? Hillary: As I explained to you on the phone, I don\'t think it is appropriate to tell them that I will come only if they agree in advance to release the women. Your response was, in effect, \"They have already agreed.\" Is this correct? If not, I will go, by commercial airline if necessary, representing The Carter Center, and try to induce them to approve the release. JC','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2115 - C05762781.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2115 - C05762781.txt','21st Century StatecraftFYI 85,000 views on the US Government Channel channel alone already. This is wonderful. Great work! On Fri, May 29, 2009 at 12:27 PM, Ross, Alec J<RossAl@state.gov> wrote: > Even Craig from Craig\'s list getting in on the HRC 21st century statecraft > video ... http://cnewmark.com/ > Alec Ross > Senior Advisor for Innovation > Office of the Secretary of State >(202) 647-6315 > RossAJ@State.gov 67','21st Century StatecraftFYI 85,000 views on the US Government Channel channel alone already. This is wonderful. Great work! On Fri, May 29, 2009 at 12:27 PM, Ross, Alec J<RossAl@state.gov> wrote: > Even Craig from Craig\'s list getting in on the HRC 21st century statecraft > video ... http://cnewmark.com/ > Alec Ross > Senior Advisor for Innovation > Office of the Secretary of State >(202) 647-6315 > RossAJ@State.gov 67','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2116 - C05762782.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2116 - C05762782.txt','N. KoreaThx. Kurt is CampbelIKM@state.gov I\'m working on donilon What are emails for Kurt Campbell and Tom Donilon? 1Kci','N. KoreaThx. Kurt is CampbelIKM@state.gov I\'m working on donilon What are emails for Kurt Campbell and Tom Donilon? 1Kci','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2117 - C05762783.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2117 - C05762783.txt','book dealWashington Post\'s Reliable Source is reporting that Patti Solis Doyle has signed a book deal with Hyperion, with an anticipated publish date of 2011. This Just In . . . ? Patti Solis Doyle: You\'ve managed Hillary Clinton\'s presidential campaign, been sacked via e-mail, then resurfaced in the transition office of then-President-elect Obama. What\'s your next act? Book deal! She\'s inked it with Hyperion for an undisclosed amount. Scheduled for 2011, the nonfiction book will trace her political journey -- and, we can only hope, reveal some juicy campaign gossip. http://voices. washingtonpost. com/reliable- source/2009/ 05/this just in 60.html 68','book dealWashington Post\'s \"Reliable Source\" is reporting that Patti Solis Doyle has signed a book deal with Hyperion, with an anticipated publish date of 2011. This Just In . . . ? Patti Solis Doyle: You\'ve managed Hillary Clinton\'s presidential campaign, been sacked via e-mail, then resurfaced in the transition office of then-President-elect Obama. What\'s your next act? Book deal! She\'s inked it with Hyperion for an undisclosed amount. Scheduled for 2011, the nonfiction book will trace her political journey -- and, we can only hope, reveal some juicy campaign gossip. http://voices. washingtonpost. com/reliable- source/2009/ 05/this just in 60.html 68','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2118 - C05762784.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2118 - C05762784.txt','N. KoreaKurt--I just rec\'d the email below from Carter reiterating one of the points he made to me yesterday. If you want to discuss, pis call me thru ops. HRC Hillary: As I explained to you on the phone, I don\'t think it is appropriate to tell them that I will come only if they agree in advance to release the women. Your response was, in effect, They have already agreed. Is this correct? If not, I will go, by commercial airline if necessary, representing The Carter Center, and try to induce them to approve the release. JC 11','N. KoreaKurt--I just rec\'d the email below from Carter reiterating one of the points he made to me yesterday. If you want to discuss, pis call me thru ops. HRC Hillary: As I explained to you on the phone, I don\'t think it is appropriate to tell them that I will come only if they agree in advance to release the women. Your response was, in effect, \"They have already agreed.\" Is this correct? If not, I will go, by commercial airline if necessary, representing The Carter Center, and try to induce them to approve the release. JC 11','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2119 - C05762786.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2119 - C05762786.txt','OpEd I A Dose of Realism in Honsuras By Edward Schumacher-MatosVery interesting. This will appear in tomorrow\'s Post. Washington Post I A Dose of Realism in Honduras By Edward Schumacher-Matos Sunday, July 12, 2009 Sometimes you have to give political leaders credit. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are on the verge of achieving their own coup in Honduras and advancing American interests with a deftness not seen from Washington in many years. The president\'s reference to Honduras during his trip to Moscow reflects how the small Central American country is but a pawn as the administration pushes the reset button globally and in the hemisphere. Justice may not be totally served in Honduras, but the country is likely to end up better off anyway. America cannot and should not seek to impose any system of government on any other country, Obama said in Russia, nor would we presume to choose which party or individual should run a country. . . . Even as we meet here today, America supports now the restoration of the democratically elected president of Honduras, even though he has strongly opposed American policies. We do so not because we agree with him. We do so because we respect the universal principle that people should choose their own leaders.','OpEd I A Dose of Realism in Honsuras By Edward Schumacher-MatosVery interesting. This will appear in tomorrow\'s Post. Washington Post I A Dose of Realism in Honduras By Edward Schumacher-Matos Sunday, July 12, 2009 Sometimes you have to give political leaders credit. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are on the verge of achieving their own coup in Honduras and advancing American interests with a deftness not seen from Washington in many years. The president\'s reference to Honduras during his trip to Moscow reflects how the small Central American country is but a pawn as the administration pushes the reset button globally and in the hemisphere. Justice may not be totally served in Honduras, but the country is likely to end up better off anyway. \"America cannot and should not seek to impose any system of government on any other country,\" Obama said in Russia, \"nor would we presume to choose which party or individual should run a country. . . . Even as we meet here today, America supports now the restoration of the democratically elected president of Honduras, even though he has strongly opposed American policies. We do so not because we agree with him. We do so because we respect the universal principle that people should choose their own leaders.\"','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('212 - C05739809.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\212 - C05739809.txt','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported loosely to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported \"loosely\" to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2121 - C05762788.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2121 - C05762788.txt','VET: Arturo ValenzuelaCheryl, 3','VET: Arturo ValenzuelaCheryl, 3','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2122 - C05762789.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2122 - C05762789.txt','Kurt campbell wants to talk when u can.Had a good call yesterday with our team, reaching out to treasury on change and should know more today. 4cr','Kurt campbell wants to talk when u can.Had a good call yesterday with our team, reaching out to treasury on change and should know more today. 4cr','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2123 - C05762791.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2123 - C05762791.txt','From ivo daalder70','From ivo daalder70','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2124 - C05762792.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2124 - C05762792.txt','SpeechWhere are you on it - will you have a revised version today to give direction of your desires? At moment we have addl comments in from a derek, sandy, george (on mep), dennis r, ams and we are holding off doing a new draft until we get a sense from you about your edits. Cdm','SpeechWhere are you on it - will you have a revised version today to give direction of your desires? At moment we have addl comments in from a derek, sandy, george (on mep), dennis r, ams and we are holding off doing a new draft until we get a sense from you about your edits. Cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2126 - C05762794.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2126 - C05762794.txt','Aid dirAssume u got this directly Could you see that the. Boss gets this email. Thanks Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 71 5','Aid dirAssume u got this directly Could you see that the. Boss gets this email. Thanks Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 71 5','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2128 - C05762797.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2128 - C05762797.txt','Handover in SCA - May 15Bill: If it\'s OK with you, I\'m planning on leaving this job on May 15, Richard 7','Handover in SCA - May 15Bill: If it\'s OK with you, I\'m planning on leaving this job on May 15, Richard 7','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2129 - C05762798.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2129 - C05762798.txt','s CVHi Jan, Here\'s my CV. I\'m honored that HRC wanted it! PRIVACY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain business confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If this e-mail was not intended for you, please notify the sender by reply e-mail that you received this in error. Destroy all copies of the original message and attachments. 8','s CVHi Jan, Here\'s my CV. I\'m honored that HRC wanted it! PRIVACY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain business confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If this e-mail was not intended for you, please notify the sender by reply e-mail that you received this in error. Destroy all copies of the original message and attachments. 8','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('213 - C05739810.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\213 - C05739810.txt','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2130 - C05762800.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2130 - C05762800.txt','Holbrooke asking to speak as soon as u r available.167','Holbrooke asking to speak as soon as u r available.167','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2132 - C05762804.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2132 - C05762804.txt','(SBU) Failed IED near Amb. Hill convoy in TallilFyi Ambassador Hill\'s Chief of Staff Chris Klein reports at 1715 Iraq time (1015 EDT), a failed IED exploded 50 meters in front of Amb. Hill\'s convoy in Tallil. No reported injuries. Amb. Hill was en route to a meeting with provincial council chairs in Dhiciar Province at the time. Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 1LO','(SBU) Failed IED near Amb. Hill convoy in TallilFyi Ambassador Hill\'s Chief of Staff Chris Klein reports at 1715 Iraq time (1015 EDT), a failed IED exploded 50 meters in front of Amb. Hill\'s convoy in Tallil. No reported injuries. Amb. Hill was en route to a meeting with provincial council chairs in Dhiciar Province at the time. Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 1LO','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2133 - C05762805.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2133 - C05762805.txt','note to SCheryl, Here is a cleaned up version of what I will send to S. I removed some language and changed some. But the thrust is the same. Note to the Secretary From Phil Goldberg June 25, 2009 Madam Secretary, First, thanks for your confidence in asking me to take on the North Korea sanctions mission. I know the importance of the issue to you and the President. 65','note to SCheryl, Here is a cleaned up version of what I will send to S. I removed some language and changed some. But the thrust is the same. Note to the Secretary From Phil Goldberg June 25, 2009 Madam Secretary, First, thanks for your confidence in asking me to take on the North Korea sanctions mission. I know the importance of the issue to you and the President. 65','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2135 - C05762807.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2135 - C05762807.txt','Kurt has update on north korea situation. Pls call when u can.169','Kurt has update on north korea situation. Pls call when u can.169','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2136 - C05762808.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2136 - C05762808.txt','Undeliverable: Thanks ThanksCorrect address is: You had just inverted the o and the u in her last name. Lauren Pls call Fluornoy\'s office at DOD and check this address which she sent me this am and send me the correct one asap. Thx. Delivery has failed to these recipients or distribution lists: The recipient\'s e-mail address was not found in the recipient\'s e-mail system. Microsoft Exchange will not try to redeliver this message for you. Please check the e-mail address and try resending this message, or provide the following diagnostic text to your system administrator. Diagnostic information for administrators: Generating server: 9 Thread-Topic: Thanks Thread-Index: AcnHgzQ9CXPTB9LmTC2AwUsPbh5yjw== Message-ID: <786762D781A7FF4FAC906089284044880332BC6E7BPCLNTINET08.clinton.local> Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: acceptlanguage: en-US Content-Type: text/plain charset=utf-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: base64 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Brightmail-Tracker: AAAAAQ6CR+E= X-STA-Metric: 39 (engine=024) X-STA-NotSpam: cc:2**0 michele hillary thanks issues X-STA-Spam: subject:Thanks best, header:Message-ID:1 her best X-BTI-AntiSpam: score:0,sta:39/024,dcc:off,dnsbl:off,sw:off,bsn:none,spf:off,dk:off,pbmf:trust/9,ipr:1/2,trusted:yes,ts:no,bs:no,ubl:off Received-SPF: none Return-Path: HDR22@clintonemail.com X-OriginalArrivalTime: 27 Apr 2009 21:57:48.0286 (UTC) FILETIME=[33F139E0:01C9C783] 2009 17:57:48 -0400 Received: from by for <newmver','Undeliverable: Thanks ThanksCorrect address is: You had just inverted the \"o\" and the \"u\" in her last name. Lauren Pls call Fluornoy\'s office at DOD and check this address which she sent me this am and send me the correct one asap. Thx. Delivery has failed to these recipients or distribution lists: The recipient\'s e-mail address was not found in the recipient\'s e-mail system. Microsoft Exchange will not try to redeliver this message for you. Please check the e-mail address and try resending this message, or provide the following diagnostic text to your system administrator. Diagnostic information for administrators: Generating server: 9 Thread-Topic: Thanks Thread-Index: AcnHgzQ9CXPTB9LmTC2AwUsPbh5yjw== Message-ID: <786762D781A7FF4FAC906089284044880332BC6E7BPCLNTINET08.clinton.local> Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: acceptlanguage: en-US Content-Type: text/plain; charset=\"utf-8\" Content-Transfer-Encoding: base64 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Brightmail-Tracker: AAAAAQ6CR+E= X-STA-Metric: 39 (engine=024) X-STA-NotSpam: cc:2**0 michele hillary thanks issues X-STA-Spam: subject:Thanks best, header:Message-ID:1 her best X-BTI-AntiSpam: score:0,sta:39/024,dcc:off,dnsbl:off,sw:off,bsn:none,spf:off,dk:off,pbmf:trust/9,ipr:1/2,trusted:yes,ts:no,bs:no,ubl:off Received-SPF: none Return-Path: HDR22@clintonemail.com X-OriginalArrivalTime: 27 Apr 2009 21:57:48.0286 (UTC) FILETIME=[33F139E0:01C9C783] 2009 17:57:48 -0400 Received: from by for <newmver','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2137 - C05762810.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2137 - C05762810.txt','SpeechSending now - their will be a series of emails I am nearly done w my editing (along w Bill\'s). Pis send me all the commerts you just listed so I can review. Where are you on it - will you have a revised version today to give direction of your desires? At moment we have addil comments in from a derek, sandy, george (on mep), dennis r, ams and we are holding off doing a new draft until we get a sense from you about your edits. Cdm 170','SpeechSending now - their will be a series of emails I am nearly done w my editing (along w Bill\'s). Pis send me all the commerts you just listed so I can review. Where are you on it - will you have a revised version today to give direction of your desires? At moment we have addil comments in from a derek, sandy, george (on mep), dennis r, ams and we are holding off doing a new draft until we get a sense from you about your edits. Cdm 170','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2138 - C05762811.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2138 - C05762811.txt','So sorryl So sorry!Love to. I look forward to it! David-- Thank you for your too kind words which were a greatly welcome addition to my healing and rehab. My word of advice is to watch where you step and stay grounded! It\'s an honor to serve the President w you and I\'d enjoy spending some one-on-one time just comparing notes and catching up in the next weeks. All the best, Hillary Hillary: I have hesitated to email because I\'m sure you are being inundated with good wishes. But I just wanted to tell you how sorry I was to hear about your injury. It sounded horribly painful. I hope you will allow yourself to rest and recover. You are an all-star player, and we need you for the long run! David 68','So sorryl So sorry!Love to. I look forward to it! David-- Thank you for your too kind words which were a greatly welcome addition to my healing and rehab. My word of advice is to watch where you step and stay grounded! It\'s an honor to serve the President w you and I\'d enjoy spending some one-on-one time just comparing notes and catching up in the next weeks. All the best, Hillary Hillary: I have hesitated to email because I\'m sure you are being inundated with good wishes. But I just wanted to tell you how sorry I was to hear about your injury. It sounded horribly painful. I hope you will allow yourself to rest and recover. You are an all-star player, and we need you for the long run! David 68','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2139 - C05762812.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2139 - C05762812.txt','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2 - AMS edits 2009-07-10 AS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2amscom.docx RELEASE IN PART B5,B6 Per your request ? here are AMS\' comments in text and general below. Oscar should print for you so you can see the red-line as it will not show up on your bb. cdm Muscatine, Lissa AM','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2 - AMS edits 2009-07-10 AS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2amscom.docx RELEASE IN PART B5,B6 Per your request ? here are AMS\' comments in text and general below. Oscar should print for you so you can see the red-line as it will not show up on your bb. cdm Muscatine, Lissa AM','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('214 - C05739811.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\214 - C05739811.txt','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him. Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program. Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this pattern. When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community, she said. I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers, she added.','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said \"some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him.\" Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: \"As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program.\" Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, \"The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this\" pattern. \"When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community,\" she said. \"I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers,\" she added.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2140 - C05762813.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2140 - C05762813.txt','Brazil and MexicoB5 a 73','Brazil and MexicoB5 a 73','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2141 - C05762814.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2141 - C05762814.txt','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911 this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said we told the scholars not to rush this project. I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, have you collected the material? He said yes. I asked, external sources? He','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering; there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years; Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out; if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself; its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that; then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms; Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911; this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said \"we told the scholars not to rush this project\". I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, \"have you collected the material?\" He said yes. I asked, \"external sources?\" He','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2142 - C05762815.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2142 - C05762815.txt','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma.? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time.','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma.? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2143 - C05762816.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2143 - C05762816.txt','Letter to LautenbergBased on the Brazilian decision he should release the hold. Do I need to call him? FYI -- we ended up not sending the letter this afternoon because Lautenberg\'s staff was being difficult and hedging. Now, we can update and send tomorrow (if it is still required) based on latest information from tonight\'s ruling, as you had intended from the start. The letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg,','Letter to LautenbergBased on the Brazilian decision he should release the hold. Do I need to call him? FYI -- we ended up not sending the letter this afternoon because Lautenberg\'s staff was being difficult and hedging. Now, we can update and send tomorrow (if it is still required) based on latest information from tonight\'s ruling, as you had intended from the start. The letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg,','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2144 - C05762817.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2144 - C05762817.txt','PersonalYes. We had Jim raise this with the Greek ambassador yesterday, who told him that they were aware of the situation and would come back with a report when Jim got to Corfu. Do you know anything about this? Dear Hillary, John Solomon, Exec Editor of Washington Times and a close personal friend (and always fair to us as AP reporter and later Wash Post reporter), has called about a Wash Times reporter who is being held by Iranians. He says Greeks have good relations and he believes they are trying to help. He believes you are meeting with Greek Foreign Minister tomorrow and hopes you can raise the issue with him - he may already know something about it. Any information he knows would help family. Hope you can do this - And hope your elbow is better - Best wishes, Lanny IRS Circular 230 disclosure: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS, we inform you that any tax advice contained in this communication, unless expressly stated otherwise, was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matter(s) addressed herein. NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: THIS E-MAIL IS MEANT FOR ONLY THE INTENDED RECIPIENT OF THE TRANSMISSION, AND MAY BE A COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGED BY LAW. IF YOU RECEIVED THIS E- MAIL IN ERROR, ANY REVIEW, USE, DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION, OR COPYING OF THIS E-MAIL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. PLEASE NOTIFY US 69','PersonalYes. We had Jim raise this with the Greek ambassador yesterday, who told him that they were aware of the situation and would come back with a report when Jim got to Corfu. Do you know anything about this? Dear Hillary, John Solomon, Exec Editor of Washington Times and a close personal friend (and always fair to us as AP reporter and later Wash Post reporter), has called about a Wash Times reporter who is being held by Iranians. He says Greeks have good relations and he believes they are trying to help. He believes you are meeting with Greek Foreign Minister tomorrow and hopes you can raise the issue with him - he may already know something about it. Any information he knows would help family. Hope you can do this - And hope your elbow is better - Best wishes, Lanny IRS Circular 230 disclosure: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS, we inform you that any tax advice contained in this communication, unless expressly stated otherwise, was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matter(s) addressed herein. NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: THIS E-MAIL IS MEANT FOR ONLY THE INTENDED RECIPIENT OF THE TRANSMISSION, AND MAY BE A COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGED BY LAW. IF YOU RECEIVED THIS E- MAIL IN ERROR, ANY REVIEW, USE, DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION, OR COPYING OF THIS E-MAIL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. PLEASE NOTIFY US 69','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2145 - C05762822.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2145 - C05762822.txt','2-pagerSee comments on AMS document I left on you chair today. Jim and torn F comments in email below. Cdm i like virtually everything in the two-pager, and I do agree with Tom on the notion of elevating the national interest and security elements of this, both because those have become part of her brand, and also to help flesh it out in a way that both gives it the widest reach, and also protects it from attack. some ways to consider doing that might be to just ensure that the overarching description of it call out the national interest/security reasoning at work - something like America has the opportunity and the responsibility to lead in the creation of a network of principled partnerships that will serve our national interest, enhance our security and build the capacity of people and nations to solve global problems and give everyone more power to reach their potential. (i inserted network of principled partnerships because i think it kind of alludes to both the diversity of the kinds of partnerships as well as to the influence of technology on building them...not a must have but just a thought... .in the same vein, i don\'t know whether there might be an advantage in alluding to a network of pragmatic and principled partnerships or practical and principled partnerships just to ensure it\'s got that pragmatism aspect of it sharply inserted). On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 3:05 PM, Tom Freedman < wrote: I like the substance and I might consider if there are ways to communicate, or more strongly affirm, some elements that would be important for audiences to hear, including that this is an approach of leadership, self-interest, and values. The values I mean are things like security, stability and building opportunity. Those pieces are in here, but the notion should be clear that we are not ceding leadership, we are leading by building alliances and partnerships. And we will always stand for what is right and the right to defend ourselves and our allies, but we are fighting as we always have for shared values. Make sense? Tom See attached 11 I tried out principled partnership on her this morning and she likes it ? I really think we\'re almost there. Pse let me know whether I can distribute this more widely for tomorrow\'s mtg.','2-pagerSee comments on AMS document I left on you chair today. Jim and torn F comments in email below. Cdm i like virtually everything in the two-pager, and I do agree with Tom on the notion of elevating the \"national interest\" and security elements of this, both because those have become part of her \"brand,\" and also to help flesh it out in a way that both gives it the widest reach, and also protects it from attack. some ways to consider doing that might be to just ensure that the overarching description of it \"call out\" the national interest/security reasoning at work - something like \"America has the opportunity and the responsibility to lead in the creation of a network of principled partnerships that will serve our national interest, enhance our security and build the capacity of people and nations to solve global problems and give everyone more power to reach their potential.\" (i inserted \"network\" of principled partnerships because i think it kind of alludes to both the diversity of the kinds of partnerships as well as to the influence of technology on building them...not a \"must have\" but just a thought... .in the same vein, i don\'t know whether there might be an advantage in alluding to a network of \"pragmatic and principled partnerships\" or \"practical and principled partnerships\" just to ensure it\'s got that pragmatism aspect of it sharply inserted). On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 3:05 PM, Tom Freedman < wrote: I like the substance and I might consider if there are ways to communicate, or more strongly affirm, some elements that would be important for audiences to hear, including that this is an approach of leadership, self-interest, and values. The values I mean are things like security, stability and building opportunity. Those pieces are in here, but the notion should be clear that we are not ceding leadership, we are leading by building alliances and partnerships. And we will always stand for what is right and the right to defend ourselves and our allies, but we are fighting as we always have for shared values. Make sense? Tom See attached 11 I tried out \"principled partnership\" on her this morning and she likes it ? I really think we\'re almost there. Pse let me know whether I can distribute this more widely for tomorrow\'s mtg.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2146 - C05762823.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2146 - C05762823.txt','Good newsRich reports that Kurt, Ellen Tauscher and Dan Rooney were confirmed tonight!','Good newsRich reports that Kurt, Ellen Tauscher and Dan Rooney were confirmed tonight!','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2147 - C05762824.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2147 - C05762824.txt','couple edits - DEREK CHOLLET\'s EDITS couple editsAttachments: 2009-07-10 JJS_speech_2[1].doc Derek\'s comments ? again in redline in text so Oscar should print so you can see them. cdm  Sullivan, Jacob J Cheryl Mills <  Mills, Cheryl D','couple edits - DEREK CHOLLET\'s EDITS couple editsAttachments: 2009-07-10 JJS_speech_2[1].doc Derek\'s comments ? again in redline in text so Oscar should print so you can see them. cdm ; Sullivan, Jacob J; Cheryl Mills < ; Mills, Cheryl D','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2148 - C05762825.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2148 - C05762825.txt','Nominations TodayFyi FYI The following were nominated today: Daniel Benjamin, Coordinator for Counterterrorism, with rank of Ambassador at Large Robert Blake, Assistant Secretary for South Asian Affairs Kurt Campbell, Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs 13','Nominations TodayFyi FYI The following were nominated today: Daniel Benjamin, Coordinator for Counterterrorism, with rank of Ambassador at Large Robert Blake, Assistant Secretary for South Asian Affairs Kurt Campbell, Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs 13','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2149 - C05762827.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2149 - C05762827.txt','any word yet - she\'s heading over shortlyFYI Let you a vm on cell phone from my bike. Cannot get clear.','any word yet - she\'s heading over shortlyFYI Let you a vm on cell phone from my bike. Cannot get clear.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('215 - C05739812.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\215 - C05739812.txt','Benhazi/protest statements Berthazi/protest statementsAttachments: Compiled protest and Benghazi statements.docx Attached is full compilation. You never said spontaneous or characterized the motives. in fact you were careful in your first statement to say we were assessing motive and method. The way you treated the video in the Libya context was to say that some sought to *justify* the attack on that basis. From Valliani, Amira Attached','Benhazi/protest statements Berthazi/protest statementsAttachments: Compiled protest and Benghazi statements.docx Attached is full compilation. You never said spontaneous or characterized the motives. in fact you were careful in your first statement to say we were assessing motive and method. The way you treated the video in the Libya context was to say that some sought to *justify* the attack on that basis. From Valliani, Amira Attached','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2150 - C05762828.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2150 - C05762828.txt','North Korea to move intercontinental missile: reportNorth Korea to move [Inter contktenta[l mOssillle: report Fri May 29, 2009 9:40pm EDT SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea is preparing to move an intercontinental ballistic missile from a factory near Pyongyang to a launch site on the east coast, a South Korean newspaper quoted a source in Washington as saying on Saturday. The factory north of Pyongyang is the same place where the North manufactured the long-range rocket it fired on April 5 before moving it to the east-coast Musudan-ri missile range for assembly and launch, the Dong-a Ilbo newspaper said. Regional powers are waiting to see what the North might do next after it conducted a nuclear test on Monday. South Korea is on alert on the assessment Pyongyang may make provocative moves using conventional weapons at their heavily armed border. North Korea has warned of an intercontinental ballistic missile test in anger over U.N. Security Council punishment of what Pyongyang said was a satellite launch on April 5. Preparations to move an ICBM from the Saneum Weapons Research Center near Pyongyang by train have been captured by U.S. spy satellites, Dong-a Ilbo quoted a source in Washington knowledgeable about the issue as saying. The research lab is the North\'s main center of research and manufacture of long-range missiles, the newspaper said. South Korea\'s defense ministry could not immediately comment on the report. North Korea fired a short-range missile on Friday from the Musudan-ri missile base, South Korea\'s Yonhap news agency quoted an unnamed government source as saying. The missile appeared to be a modified surface-to-air missile with a range of up to 160 km (99 miles), Dong-a Ilbo said. The two Koreas have fought two deadly naval clashes on their disputed maritime border in the past 10 years and the North has warned another could happen. U.S. Defense Department spokesman Geoff Morrell said on Friday there had been no sign of stepped-up North Korean military activity. But a U.S. defense official said the United States had observed above average activity in the past 24 hours at a site in North Korea that has previously been used to test fire long-range missiles. South Korea\'s Defense Ministry said it had seen the number of Chinese fishing boats near the peninsula in the Yellow Sea drop sharply in recent days and is watching the North\'s activities for indications of aggression. 74','North Korea to move intercontinental missile: reportNorth Korea to move [Inter contktenta[l mOssillle: report Fri May 29, 2009 9:40pm EDT SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea is preparing to move an intercontinental ballistic missile from a factory near Pyongyang to a launch site on the east coast, a South Korean newspaper quoted a source in Washington as saying on Saturday. The factory north of Pyongyang is the same place where the North manufactured the long-range rocket it fired on April 5 before moving it to the east-coast Musudan-ri missile range for assembly and launch, the Dong-a Ilbo newspaper said. Regional powers are waiting to see what the North might do next after it conducted a nuclear test on Monday. South Korea is on alert on the assessment Pyongyang may make provocative moves using conventional weapons at their heavily armed border. North Korea has warned of an intercontinental ballistic missile test in anger over U.N. Security Council punishment of what Pyongyang said was a satellite launch on April 5. \"Preparations to move an ICBM from the Saneum Weapons Research Center near Pyongyang by train have been captured by U.S. spy satellites,\" Dong-a Ilbo quoted a source in Washington knowledgeable about the issue as saying. The research lab is the North\'s main center of research and manufacture of long-range missiles, the newspaper said. South Korea\'s defense ministry could not immediately comment on the report. North Korea fired a short-range missile on Friday from the Musudan-ri missile base, South Korea\'s Yonhap news agency quoted an unnamed government source as saying. The missile appeared to be a modified surface-to-air missile with a range of up to 160 km (99 miles), Dong-a Ilbo said. The two Koreas have fought two deadly naval clashes on their disputed maritime border in the past 10 years and the North has warned another could happen. U.S. Defense Department spokesman Geoff Morrell said on Friday there had been no sign of stepped-up North Korean military activity. But a U.S. defense official said the United States had observed \"above average activity\" in the past 24 hours at a site in North Korea that has previously been used to test fire long-range missiles. South Korea\'s Defense Ministry said it had seen the number of Chinese fishing boats near the peninsula in the Yellow Sea drop sharply in recent days and is watching the North\'s activities for indications of aggression. 74','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2151 - C05762829.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2151 - C05762829.txt','PersonalI will. Philippe is keeping Solomon informed -- he passed along a readout of Jim\'s conversation yesterday. Would you pis give Lanny a report and do you know who is keeping Solomon informed? Yes. We had Jim raise this with the Greek ambassador yesterday, who told him that they were aware of the situation and would come back with a report when Jim got to Corfu. Do you know anything about this? Dear Hillary, John Solomon, Exec Editor of Washington Times and a close personal friend (and always fair to us as AP reporter and later Wash Post reporter), has called about a Wash Times reporter who is being held by Iranians. He says Greeks have good relations and he believes they are trying to help. He believes you are meeting with Greek Foreign Minister tomorrow and hopes you can raise the issue with him - he may already know something about it. Any information he knows would help family. Hope you can do this - And hope your elbow is better - Best wishes, 71','PersonalI will. Philippe is keeping Solomon informed -- he passed along a readout of Jim\'s conversation yesterday. Would you pis give Lanny a report and do you know who is keeping Solomon informed? Yes. We had Jim raise this with the Greek ambassador yesterday, who told him that they were aware of the situation and would come back with a report when Jim got to Corfu. Do you know anything about this? Dear Hillary, John Solomon, Exec Editor of Washington Times and a close personal friend (and always fair to us as AP reporter and later Wash Post reporter), has called about a Wash Times reporter who is being held by Iranians. He says Greeks have good relations and he believes they are trying to help. He believes you are meeting with Greek Foreign Minister tomorrow and hopes you can raise the issue with him - he may already know something about it. Any information he knows would help family. Hope you can do this - And hope your elbow is better - Best wishes, 71','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2152 - C05762836.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2152 - C05762836.txt','Brazil and MexicoTom backgrounded them yesterday in the briefing room, not certain but don\'t think he put down any groundwork on this specifically. But in terms of setting expectations it would be a combo of a few overt and not overt things: - Seeing what Admin/For Pol Members of Congress are on TV today and the shows tomorrow, all we need is one person to float it. - We have flight time tomorrow when Tom & Jake can do it on background or OTR. - There\'s one blogger that folks loosely follow, I know how to get her something through a 3rd party. - I have to talk to a few of our guys today like Matt Lee on misc stuff, and I\'m sure he\'ll ask me something about the OAS where I can easily say the folks in WHA are real pessimistic. And our travelers traffic info among themselves. The best thing to put out there would be the notion that there are those who don\'t think you should go. If you don\'t, you don\'t. But if you do, you chose to be direct, to make a principled stand. Shouldn\'t be too tough, because the notion of Cuba being voted in is something they will WANT to believe, it\'ll make good copy. And it makes it easier to explain any decision/outcome How will we set any expectations? Did anyone background the press yet? 76 77','Brazil and MexicoTom backgrounded them yesterday in the briefing room, not certain but don\'t think he put down any groundwork on this specifically. But in terms of setting expectations it would be a combo of a few overt and not overt things: - Seeing what Admin/For Pol Members of Congress are on TV today and the shows tomorrow, all we need is one person to float it. - We have flight time tomorrow when Tom & Jake can do it on background or OTR. - There\'s one blogger that folks loosely follow, I know how to get her something through a 3rd party. - I have to talk to a few of our guys today like Matt Lee on misc stuff, and I\'m sure he\'ll ask me something about the OAS where I can easily say the folks in WHA are real pessimistic. And our travelers traffic info among themselves. The best thing to put out there would be the notion that there are those who don\'t think you should go. If you don\'t, you don\'t. But if you do, you chose to be direct, to make a principled stand. Shouldn\'t be too tough, because the notion of Cuba being voted in is something they will WANT to believe, it\'ll make good copy. And it makes it easier to explain any decision/outcome How will we set any expectations? Did anyone background the press yet? 76 77','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2153 - C05762838.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2153 - C05762838.txt','Father BeirneWhen he comes in January let\'s have him for lunch w a small group including Mark Landler.','Father BeirneWhen he comes in January let\'s have him for lunch w a small group including Mark Landler.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2154 - C05762839.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2154 - C05762839.txt','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2 - DENNIS ROSS COMMENTS FOR IRAN 2009-07-10 335 speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2.docx Dennis comments below and but primarily in text in track changes. cdm Jake,','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2 - DENNIS ROSS COMMENTS FOR IRAN 2009-07-10 335 speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2.docx Dennis comments below and but primarily in text in track changes. cdm Jake,','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2155 - C05762840.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2155 - C05762840.txt','Does this mean your career as a major league pitcher is over?We\'ll meet you in Arizona. Sounds like you are doing OK. Probably for this season, but I\'ll be ready next spring! Until then, I\'ll keep my day job. Tried you a couple days ago, but email bounced back Neera says this is the right one. How are you doing? Hope it\'s not too excruciating, but suspect that it is. Hope you\'re better soon. We need you in the real majors. John and Mary PS No matter what anybody says, we refuse to believe that Holbrooke tripped you.','Does this mean your career as a major league pitcher is over?We\'ll meet you in Arizona. Sounds like you are doing OK. Probably for this season, but I\'ll be ready next spring! Until then, I\'ll keep my day job. Tried you a couple days ago, but email bounced back Neera says this is the right one. How are you doing? Hope it\'s not too excruciating, but suspect that it is. Hope you\'re better soon. We need you in the real majors. John and Mary PS No matter what anybody says, we refuse to believe that Holbrooke tripped you.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2156 - C05762842.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2156 - C05762842.txt','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2 - JIM KENNEDY\'S EDITS 2009-07-10 AS speech 2 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2a.doc Jim\'s comments on the same draft ? also in track changes in text. cdm hi jake - here\'s a tracked changes version as well as a clean one... On Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 9:42 AM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: I think you\'ll find this draft much better. But it can still use you! I will try to give it a polish (as they say out here in hollywood). I haven\'t looked at this latest draft yet, but i did think the earlier version lacked a kind of narrative flow (and hadn\'t had time to fully engage over the 4th) . don\'t know if it will help but wil try. On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 8:28 PM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: Hi Jim. Here is where things stand. It\'s now in hrc\'s hands. Would love it if you could go thru and sleeken/sharpen it. Needs a lot of it.','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2 - JIM KENNEDY\'S EDITS 2009-07-10 AS speech 2 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2a.doc Jim\'s comments on the same draft ? also in track changes in text. cdm hi jake - here\'s a tracked changes version as well as a clean one... On Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 9:42 AM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: I think you\'ll find this draft much better. But it can still use you! I will try to give it a \"polish\" (as they say out here in hollywood). I haven\'t looked at this latest draft yet, but i did think the earlier version lacked a kind of \"narrative\" flow (and hadn\'t had time to fully engage over the 4th) . don\'t know if it will help but wil try. On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 8:28 PM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: Hi Jim. Here is where things stand. It\'s now in hrc\'s hands. Would love it if you could go thru and sleeken/sharpen it. Needs a lot of it.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2157 - C05762843.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2157 - C05762843.txt','Speech - PJ Crowley, Sandy, Summary SpeechBelow are PJ\'s comments/edits in this email (i.e., no attachment). All of Sandy\'s were incorporated in the draft you have except his point that: Finally, there needs to be a key para that sets forth the lens through which through which you want the speech to be seen. We actually are still awaiting George\'s comments on ME para. cdm','Speech - PJ Crowley, Sandy, Summary SpeechBelow are PJ\'s comments/edits in this email (i.e., no attachment). All of Sandy\'s were incorporated in the draft you have except his point that: \"Finally, there needs to be a key para that sets forth the lens through which through which you want the speech to be seen.\" We actually are still awaiting George\'s comments on ME para. cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2158 - C05762845.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2158 - C05762845.txt','Brazil and MexicoTom\'s backgrounder definitely played down expectations. Tom backgrounded them yesterday in the briefing room, not certain but don\'t think he put down any groundwork on this specifically. But in terms of setting expectations it would be a combo of a few overt and not overt things: - Seeing what Admin/For Pol Members of Congress are on TV today and the shows tomorrow, all we need is one person to float it. - We have flight time tomorrow when Tom & Jake can do it on background or OTR. - There\'s one blogger that folks loosely follow, I know how to get her something through a 3rd party. - I have to talk to a few of our guys today like Matt Lee on misc stuff, and I\'m sure he\'ll ask me something about the OAS where I can easily say the folks in WHA are real pessimistic. And our travelers traffic info among themselves. The best thing to put out there would be the notion that there are those who don\'t think you should go. If you don\'t, you don\'t. But if you do, you chose to be direct, to make a principled stand. Shouldn\'t be too tough, because the notion of Cuba being voted in is something they will WANT to believe, it\'ll make good copy. And it makes it easier to explain any decision/outcome How will we set any expectations? Did anyone background the press yet? 78 If we set the expectation now that the outcome is likely to not go our way, ANY alternative - even one kicking the can down the road as Jake outlines below - would be seen as a significant victory. And as an added bonus, it would be an opportunity to highlight your personal dedication to and prioritization of human rights/democracy, which we\'ve been criticized for since China. 79','Brazil and MexicoTom\'s backgrounder definitely played down expectations. Tom backgrounded them yesterday in the briefing room, not certain but don\'t think he put down any groundwork on this specifically. But in terms of setting expectations it would be a combo of a few overt and not overt things: - Seeing what Admin/For Pol Members of Congress are on TV today and the shows tomorrow, all we need is one person to float it. - We have flight time tomorrow when Tom & Jake can do it on background or OTR. - There\'s one blogger that folks loosely follow, I know how to get her something through a 3rd party. - I have to talk to a few of our guys today like Matt Lee on misc stuff, and I\'m sure he\'ll ask me something about the OAS where I can easily say the folks in WHA are real pessimistic. And our travelers traffic info among themselves. The best thing to put out there would be the notion that there are those who don\'t think you should go. If you don\'t, you don\'t. But if you do, you chose to be direct, to make a principled stand. Shouldn\'t be too tough, because the notion of Cuba being voted in is something they will WANT to believe, it\'ll make good copy. And it makes it easier to explain any decision/outcome How will we set any expectations? Did anyone background the press yet? 78 If we set the expectation now that the outcome is likely to not go our way, ANY alternative - even one kicking the can down the road as Jake outlines below - would be seen as a significant victory. And as an added bonus, it would be an opportunity to highlight your personal dedication to and prioritization of human rights/democracy, which we\'ve been criticized for since China. 79','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2159 - C05762847.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2159 - C05762847.txt','toniteReminders: Marianne at 8pm. Neera confirmed, she will get there at 8:15. 20','toniteReminders: Marianne at 8pm. Neera confirmed, she will get there at 8:15. 20','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('216 - C05739813.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\216 - C05739813.txt','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2160 - C05762848.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2160 - C05762848.txt','want to talk later today cony with Dennis RI\'m free now.','want to talk later today cony with Dennis RI\'m free now.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2162 - C05762850.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2162 - C05762850.txt','From ivo daalderHe does know Pls print. Does he know I rec\'d this? PLEASE PASS TO SECRETARY CLINTON: 80','From ivo daalderHe does know Pls print. Does he know I rec\'d this? PLEASE PASS TO SECRETARY CLINTON: 80','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2163 - C05762851.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2163 - C05762851.txt','CallsCarolyn Maloney called for you. And Nita Lowey also wants to talk tonite about the Middle East. You can reach both through ops. 21','CallsCarolyn Maloney called for you. And Nita Lowey also wants to talk tonite about the Middle East. You can reach both through ops. 21','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2164 - C05762852.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2164 - C05762852.txt','Fw: Re:See below, monica did confirm. I don\'t know what the confusion could have been. I\'m very sorry. Marianne is saying she can late tonite (around 10) or tomorrow at 8pm. So sorry - trying to contact her now. She was set to come when I spoke to her.','Fw: Re:See below, monica did confirm. I don\'t know what the confusion could have been. I\'m very sorry. Marianne is saying she can late tonite (around 10) or tomorrow at 8pm. So sorry - trying to contact her now. She was set to come when I spoke to her.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2165 - C05762853.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2165 - C05762853.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionWhen is Steinberg call? fyi Dan ? I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2nd Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Craig Kelly just called in for the latest developments, which I passed. gm Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. ? Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother.','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionWhen is Steinberg call? fyi Dan ? I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2nd Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Craig Kelly just called in for the latest developments, which I passed. gm Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. ? Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2167 - C05762855.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2167 - C05762855.txt','Palau offended by US positionsYou\'ll be happy to know that Jack and I have been working this weekend on behalf of our good friends in Palau. They will be getting new numbers in the next round of negotiations. I will stay on top of it, though no matter what I don\'t think they will be 100 percent satisfied. Jake---Pls review, do some recon outreach and advise what, if anything, we should do. Thx. H Below is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self- sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. 174','Palau offended by US positionsYou\'ll be happy to know that Jack and I have been working this weekend on behalf of our good friends in Palau. They will be getting new numbers in the next round of negotiations. I will stay on top of it, though no matter what I don\'t think they will be 100 percent satisfied. Jake---Pls review, do some recon outreach and advise what, if anything, we should do. Thx. H Below is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self- sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. 174','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2168 - C05762858.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2168 - C05762858.txt','SpeechI\'m reviewing all of the edits you forwarded and will incorporate many. Jim Kennedy, as always, was fabulous. I should have my revision ready tomorrow. Thx.','SpeechI\'m reviewing all of the edits you forwarded and will incorporate many. Jim Kennedy, as always, was fabulous. I should have my revision ready tomorrow. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2169 - C05762859.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2169 - C05762859.txt','Handover in SCA - May 15Pat and I are looking at this will check in am B5 B5 Bill: If it\'s OK with you, I\'m planning on leaving this job on May 15 24','Handover in SCA - May 15Pat and I are looking at this will check in am B5 B5 Bill: If it\'s OK with you, I\'m planning on leaving this job on May 15 24','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('217 - C05739814.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\217 - C05739814.txt','FW: Re: RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm vionday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5 You good with Pat going? Cdm From Benjamin, Daniel S Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 3:40 PM To Bass, John R Mills, Cheryl D Sullivan, Jacob J Hubbard, Gloria K Cc: Kennedy, Patrick F Reines, Philippe I Subject: Re: Pat should go. Front Bass, John R Pat should go. Front Bass, John R Cheryl, Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 B5 WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, .IB As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise. Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s B5 It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. Blake Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism National Security Staff The White House B6','FW: Re: RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm \"vionday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5 You good with Pat going? Cdm From Benjamin, Daniel S Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 3:40 PM To Bass, John R; Mills, Cheryl D; Sullivan, Jacob J; Hubbard, Gloria K Cc: Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe I Subject: Re: Pat should go. Front Bass, John R Pat should go. Front Bass, John R Cheryl, Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 B5 WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, .IB As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise. Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s B5 It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. Blake Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism National Security Staff The White House B6','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2170 - C05762860.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2170 - C05762860.txt','any truth to this account? SidH: Is this account true? If so, significant, and the only account of its kind. And, if true, the USG has not told its story, at the least. 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H Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 81','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2172 - C05762863.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2172 - C05762863.txt','any truth to this account? SidWho wrote this? It has some aspects right of the 48 hours I was there but not others. H: Is this account true? If so, significant, and the only account of its kind. And, if true, the USG has not told its story, at the least. Sid <htto://bits.oureport.co.uk/HG?hc-we39&cd-i&hv-6&c?.- -u&ht-DM560, 52893FSDM54102495BW&n={art Lcie}(Howfdo,-I-4- know 4- Chi.na+wrecktk-le+Copenhageni-aeal?-4-i-twas+in4-the-Froom(1322475}&vcon= / . 0U/Environment/CopennaEin+climate+change+confe,_ c \'2009&seg-&cra . a=&gp=&fn1=&pec=&dcmp=&r','any truth to this account? SidWho wrote this? It has some aspects right of the 48 hours I was there but not others. H: Is this account true? If so, significant, and the only account of its kind. And, if true, the USG has not told its story, at the least. Sid <htto://bits.oureport.co.uk/HG?hc-we39&cd-i&hv-6&c?.- -u&ht-DM560, 52893FS;DM54102495BW&n={art Lcie}(Howfdo,-I-4- know 4- Chi.na+wrecktk-le+Copenhageni-aeal?-4-i-twas+in4-the-Froom;(1322475}&vcon= / . 0U/Environment/CopennaEin+climate+change+confe,_ c \'2009&seg-&cra . a=&gp=&fn1=&pec=&dcmp=&r','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2173 - C05762864.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2173 - C05762864.txt','Major Economies ForumQuick note to tell you the meeting ended today after lunch and it turned out to be a very positive event. To a person, the heads of delegation were hugely complimentary. Good, very candid ? even frank as the diplomats say -- level of engagement, a lot of positive feeling and trust built up, an eagerness for this group to continue engaging and ? perhaps ? make some progress. Dan Reifsnyder, an OES DAS who\'s been here a long time, said it was best meeting of this kind he has seen in 20 years. Issues still damnably difficult, but a pretty palpable sense in the room that something good had happened. Hearty congrats from the Chinese, UK, Japanese, Aussies, EU, Danes, Swedes, South Africans, etc. Mike Froman did an excellent job as Chair (I was head of U.S. delegation), and Steve Chu and John Holdren did very useful presentations yesterday. Heads of delegation met with President in Blue Room for a reception late yesterday afternoon, which went over big. Mike and I met with President in Oval beforehand. Reception at Kennedy Center in evening for whole delegations, plus people from Hill, NG0s, etc., yesterday. Sen. Kerry spoke. We followed up with a long bilateral with China and then a private dinner with the UK. More bilats tomorrow. Next meeting of the Forum May 25-26 in Paris. Many thanks to HRC for kicking it off in style.','Major Economies ForumQuick note to tell you the meeting ended today after lunch and it turned out to be a very positive event. To a person, the heads of delegation were hugely complimentary. Good, very candid ? even \"frank\" as the diplomats say -- level of engagement, a lot of positive feeling and trust built up, an eagerness for this group to continue engaging and ? perhaps ? make some progress. Dan Reifsnyder, an OES DAS who\'s been here a long time, said it was best meeting of this kind he has seen in 20 years. Issues still damnably difficult, but a pretty palpable sense in the room that something good had happened. Hearty congrats from the Chinese, UK, Japanese, Aussies, EU, Danes, Swedes, South Africans, etc. Mike Froman did an excellent job as Chair (I was head of U.S. delegation), and Steve Chu and John Holdren did very useful presentations yesterday. Heads of delegation met with President in Blue Room for a reception late yesterday afternoon, which went over big. Mike and I met with President in Oval beforehand. Reception at Kennedy Center in evening for whole delegations, plus people from Hill, NG0s, etc., yesterday. Sen. Kerry spoke. We followed up with a long bilateral with China and then a private dinner with the UK. More bilats tomorrow. Next meeting of the Forum May 25-26 in Paris. Many thanks to HRC for kicking it off in style.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2174 - C05762865.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2174 - C05762865.txt','Overarching messageAs the conversation with these two ministers unfold, you might make the point that we have come a LONG way on Cuba so far -- and it would be really unfortunate to jam or embarrass President Obama after all the steps he\'s taken, especially since what we are seeking is an entirely reasonable result. Agreeing to lift the 1962 sanction is a BIG step.','Overarching messageAs the conversation with these two ministers unfold, you might make the point that we have come a LONG way on Cuba so far -- and it would be really unfortunate to jam or embarrass President Obama after all the steps he\'s taken, especially since what we are seeking is an entirely reasonable result. Agreeing to lift the 1962 sanction is a BIG step.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2175 - C05762866.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2175 - C05762866.txt','Meeting tomorrowDear Cheryl, I had a very good meeting with rest of the team. yesterday, and I am excited about the possibility of working with him and the Thank you for taking the time to meet with me tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Best, Jose W. Fernandez LATHAM & WATKINS LLP 885 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022-4834 Direct Dial: 4 Fax: +1.212.751.4864 Email: http://www.lw.com ******************************************************************************* To comply with IRS regulations, we advise you that any discussion of Federal tax issues in this e-mail was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used by you, (i) to avoid any penalties imposed under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) to promote, market or recommend to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. For more information please go to http://www.lw.com/docs/irs.pdf *******************************************************************************','Meeting tomorrowDear Cheryl, I had a very good meeting with rest of the team. yesterday, and I am excited about the possibility of working with him and the Thank you for taking the time to meet with me tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Best, Jose W. Fernandez LATHAM & WATKINS LLP 885 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022-4834 Direct Dial: 4 Fax: +1.212.751.4864 Email: http://www.lw.com ******************************************************************************* To comply with IRS regulations, we advise you that any discussion of Federal tax issues in this e-mail was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used by you, (i) to avoid any penalties imposed under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) to promote, market or recommend to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. For more information please go to http://www.lw.com/docs/irs.pdf *******************************************************************************','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2176 - C05762867.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2176 - C05762867.txt','Mauritanian President Resigns Peacefully as per Dakar Accords(SBU) Embassy Nouakchott reports President Abdallahi\'s expected resignation paves the way for July 18 elections organized by an interim government. The security situation remains stable. 80','Mauritanian President Resigns Peacefully as per Dakar Accords(SBU) Embassy Nouakchott reports President Abdallahi\'s expected resignation paves the way for July 18 elections organized by an interim government. The security situation remains stable. 80','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2177 - C05762868.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2177 - C05762868.txt','Secure faxOk. When will I call Okada? Kusa? Robinson and McGuinness? Kouchener? In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke','Secure faxOk. When will I call Okada? Kusa? Robinson and McGuinness? Kouchener? In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2178 - C05762869.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2178 - C05762869.txt','Overarching messageAs the conversation with these two ministers unfold, you might make the point that we have come a LONG way on Cuba so far -- and it would be really unfortunate to jam or embarrass President Obama after all the steps he\'s taken, especially since what we are seeking is an entirely reasonable result. Agreeing to lift the 1962 sanction is a BIG step. Sent from my BlackBerry smartphone with SprintSpeed','Overarching messageAs the conversation with these two ministers unfold, you might make the point that we have come a LONG way on Cuba so far -- and it would be really unfortunate to jam or embarrass President Obama after all the steps he\'s taken, especially since what we are seeking is an entirely reasonable result. Agreeing to lift the 1962 sanction is a BIG step. Sent from my BlackBerry smartphone with SprintSpeed','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2179 - C05762871.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2179 - C05762871.txt','Secure faxOnly Napolitano memo came thru. In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke','Secure faxOnly Napolitano memo came thru. In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('218 - C05739815.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\218 - C05739815.txt','Feltman tidbitsPlease very hold dose but a few tidbits from meeting one on one with Jeff: ?Sahel/ Mali- will call for Envoy but not yet have named. Mandate for envoy will be 1) put meat on strategy bones to include political, security, development, humanitarian, human rights 2) make sure UN is implementing throughout all agencies 3 mediation in Mali. --Syria - LB believes key is putting together transitional government Grateful for conversation with Robert LB doesn\'t plan on coming to DC but prefers to see S in NY. Jeff believes being based in Cairo is right thing for LB. Believes Morsi sincere in initiative but neither Jeff nor LB believe going anywhere. LB very concerned about ideas coming from Saudis and does not yet have date to go to Riyadh. Concerned about Bandar. --Libya- Absolutely agrees that Mitri should turn attention to security. Sent to Beirut over weekend to see Mitri and put security at top of agenda. Says we will like Mitri a lot. Also suggests when S sees Mikati that she say we will watch closely how they conduct themselves as chair of Foreign Affairs committee of AL. Jeff had been worried about Iranian initiative that Bill\'s call had killed.','Feltman tidbitsPlease very hold dose but a few tidbits from meeting one on one with Jeff: ?Sahel/ Mali- will call for Envoy but not yet have named. Mandate for envoy will be 1) put meat on strategy bones to include political, security, development, humanitarian, human rights 2) make sure UN is implementing throughout all agencies 3 mediation in Mali. --Syria - LB believes key is putting together transitional government; Grateful for conversation with Robert LB doesn\'t plan on coming to DC but prefers to see S in NY. Jeff believes being based in Cairo is right thing for LB. Believes Morsi sincere in initiative but neither Jeff nor LB believe going anywhere. LB very concerned about ideas coming from Saudis and does not yet have date to go to Riyadh. Concerned about Bandar. --Libya- Absolutely agrees that Mitri should turn attention to security. Sent to Beirut over weekend to see Mitri and put security at top of agenda. Says we will like Mitri a lot. Also suggests when S sees Mikati that she say we will watch closely how they conduct themselves as chair of Foreign Affairs committee of AL. Jeff had been worried about Iranian initiative that Bill\'s call had killed.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2180 - C05762872.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2180 - C05762872.txt','Mexico City to suspend public gatherings (SBU)Fyi Mexico City Mayor Ebrard told reports that all restaurants, bars, discos, night clubs, cinemas, movie theaters, theaters, gyms, and convention centers will suspend activities. 2$1','Mexico City to suspend public gatherings (SBU)Fyi Mexico City Mayor Ebrard told reports that all restaurants, bars, discos, night clubs, cinemas, movie theaters, theaters, gyms, and convention centers will suspend activities. 2$1','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2181 - C05762873.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2181 - C05762873.txt','Brookings request message for CherylPer your strobe request regarding a june meet with board Lana - Gotcha - agree with that concern so let\'s flag and present to her. I had asked strobe if we could move date but given that it is their board mtg, they can\'t. I do think it provides a useful oppor for her to engage an imp group post her BIG Speech but the first day after such a long trip is not ideal. We should share that concern with hrc so she can decide.. Cdm It\'s the day after she returns from an international trip ? I would prefer not to. Do you think we can try to do this June 3? The proposed meeting is built around annual combined board and international advisory council meeting, so we\'re locked into June 3. Hope it might still work. Will send full board and council member list. 7Q','Brookings request message for CherylPer your strobe request regarding a june meet with board Lana - Gotcha - agree with that concern so let\'s flag and present to her. I had asked strobe if we could move date but given that it is their board mtg, they can\'t. I do think it provides a useful oppor for her to engage an imp group post her BIG Speech but the first day after such a long trip is not ideal. We should share that concern with hrc so she can decide.. Cdm It\'s the day after she returns from an international trip ? I would prefer not to. Do you think we can try to do this June 3? The proposed meeting is built around annual combined board and international advisory council meeting, so we\'re locked into June 3. Hope it might still work. Will send full board and council member list. 7Q','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2183 - C05762875.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2183 - C05762875.txt','Out of Office AutoReply:I will be out of the office June 29 - July 5. For urgent matters, please contact reinesp@state.gov. Thanks, Caroline 311','Out of Office AutoReply:I will be out of the office June 29 - July 5. For urgent matters, please contact reinesp@state.gov. Thanks, Caroline 311','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2184 - C05762877.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2184 - C05762877.txt','Calls, holds and votesSpoke w Snowe about Patriarch and McConnell about Af-Pak and nominees, especially Raj, Tom and Phil. He said h\'ed check on our nominees do we expect vote today? How was Mary Poppins?','Calls, holds and votesSpoke w Snowe about Patriarch and McConnell about Af-Pak and nominees, especially Raj, Tom and Phil. He said h\'ed check on our nominees; do we expect vote today? How was Mary Poppins?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2186 - C05762880.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2186 - C05762880.txt','Mini Schedule 4/29/097:50 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:00 am ARRIVE State Department 8:00 am FOOD SECURITY BREAKFAST w/MEMBERS OF CONGRESS 9:15 am Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor 9:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:40 am PRE-BRIEF FOR THE WEEKLY MEETING w/THE PRESIDENT 9:55 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR KARL EIKENBERRY, 12:20 pm U.S. AMBASSADOR TO AFGHANISTAN Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm SPEECH PREP MEETING 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:15 pm DROP-BY w/JOSETTE SHEERAN, ED UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAM 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 2:30 pm DROP-BY w/MICHELE KWAN, PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ENVOY 2:45 pm Secretary\'s Office *Official photo at top. 3:00 pm LONG TERM SCHEDULING MEETING 32','Mini Schedule 4/29/097:50 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:00 am ARRIVE State Department 8:00 am FOOD SECURITY BREAKFAST w/MEMBERS OF CONGRESS 9:15 am Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor 9:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:40 am PRE-BRIEF FOR THE WEEKLY MEETING w/THE PRESIDENT 9:55 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR KARL EIKENBERRY, 12:20 pm U.S. AMBASSADOR TO AFGHANISTAN Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm SPEECH PREP MEETING 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:15 pm DROP-BY w/JOSETTE SHEERAN, ED UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAM 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 2:30 pm DROP-BY w/MICHELE KWAN, PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ENVOY 2:45 pm Secretary\'s Office *Official photo at top. 3:00 pm LONG TERM SCHEDULING MEETING 32','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2187 - C05762881.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2187 - C05762881.txt','Secure faxWhen will you be ready to talk schedule? Yes line dropped Rest is coming now Only Napolitano memo came thru. In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke','Secure faxWhen will you be ready to talk schedule? Yes line dropped Rest is coming now Only Napolitano memo came thru. In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2188 - C05762882.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2188 - C05762882.txt','Re:Will do Sent from my BlackBerry smartphone with SprintSpeed Pls review the memcons and follow up w Tom to see if we can work this thru good suggestions. Let me know if this gives us any new tools. Both had','Re:Will do Sent from my BlackBerry smartphone with SprintSpeed Pls review the memcons and follow up w Tom to see if we can work this thru good suggestions. Let me know if this gives us any new tools. Both had','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2189 - C05762883.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2189 - C05762883.txt','BoliviaNot yet. I\'ll check in with Tom but he expected to hear from Maria this evening. In other news, one of the major loyalist paramilitaries announced its full disarmament today -- we\'re getting out a statement soon. (We also will have points and background for a Woodward call Monday.) Any news from Shannon or Maria?','BoliviaNot yet. I\'ll check in with Tom but he expected to hear from Maria this evening. In other news, one of the major loyalist paramilitaries announced its full disarmament today -- we\'re getting out a statement soon. (We also will have points and background for a Woodward call Monday.) Any news from Shannon or Maria?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('219 - C05739816.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\219 - C05739816.txt','Our Exchange Pim: Our ExchangeHi Philippe: Thanks very much for the note. I appreciate it. I have deep sympathy for what your team and the families of the victims are going through. In Baghdad years ago, someone I cared for very deeply lost her life with three others in the service of promoting our values overseas. This experience probably added to the intensity behind my questions and responses as well. In the interest of diplomacy and extending an olive branch: we should get a drink sometime, off the record. Best, Michael On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 8:18 PM, Reines, Philippe I <reinesp@stategov> wrote: Hi Michael As you can imagine this has been an intense time for everyone at the State Department, including me. While I stand by the fundamental principles at issue here, that does not justify my unprofessional response to your emails. I particularly do not want my words to be a distraction from this tragedy. I apologize, both for my language and for my tone. Philippe','Our Exchange Pim: Our ExchangeHi Philippe: Thanks very much for the note. I appreciate it. I have deep sympathy for what your team and the families of the victims are going through. In Baghdad years ago, someone I cared for very deeply lost her life with three others in the service of promoting our values overseas. This experience probably added to the intensity behind my questions and responses as well. In the interest of diplomacy and extending an olive branch: we should get a drink sometime, off the record. Best, Michael On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 8:18 PM, Reines, Philippe I <reinesp@stategov> wrote: Hi Michael As you can imagine this has been an intense time for everyone at the State Department, including me. While I stand by the fundamental principles at issue here, that does not justify my unprofessional response to your emails. I particularly do not want my words to be a distraction from this tragedy. I apologize, both for my language and for my tone. Philippe','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2190 - C05762886.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2190 - C05762886.txt','TomReached out tom about your calls this morning. He reports that the Mexicans are appreciative for the call and are energized. They are reaching out to others to try to find a helpful solution. Amorim called the Brazilian Ambassador here, who tom spoke to after your call. Amorim was very happy with the call, especially the detailed discussion of possible solutions. He professed a desire to work with you to resolve this issue. Brazil recognizes that it is being tagged as the blocker on democratic language and wants to get out of the way. That explains Amorim\'s heavy push to give this issue back to Insulza. Torn told the Brazilian Ambassador that Insulza has a big credibility problem in our Congress, and that we, Brazil, Mexico, and others cannot walk away from the issue. This was being relayed back to Amorim. Among a core group of countries there is a growing realization that lack of consensus could be very damaging for the OAS and its members. Tom thinks your calls have injected new urgency into the search for a solution. He will be sending a classified update on the latest in a few hours. We will pouch to the house. 83','TomReached out tom about your calls this morning. He reports that the Mexicans are appreciative for the call and are energized. They are reaching out to others to try to find a helpful solution. Amorim called the Brazilian Ambassador here, who tom spoke to after your call. Amorim was very happy with the call, especially the detailed discussion of possible solutions. He professed a desire to work with you to resolve this issue. Brazil recognizes that it is being tagged as the \"blocker on democratic language and wants to get out of the way. That explains Amorim\'s heavy push to give this issue back to Insulza. Torn told the Brazilian Ambassador that Insulza has a big credibility problem in our Congress, and that we, Brazil, Mexico, and others cannot walk away from the issue. This was being relayed back to Amorim. Among a core group of countries there is a growing realization that lack of consensus could be very damaging for the OAS and its members. Tom thinks your calls have injected new urgency into the search for a solution. He will be sending a classified update on the latest in a few hours. We will pouch to the house. 83','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2191 - C05762887.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2191 - C05762887.txt','can you hang up the fax line, they will call again and try faxI thought it was supposed to be off hook to work?','can you hang up the fax line, they will call again and try faxI thought it was supposed to be off hook to work?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2192 - C05762888.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2192 - C05762888.txt','can you hang up the fax line, they will call again and try faxI did. Yes but hang up one more time. So they can reestablish the line. I thought it was supposed to be off hook to work?','can you hang up the fax line, they will call again and try faxI did. Yes but hang up one more time. So they can reestablish the line. I thought it was supposed to be off hook to work?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2193 - C05762889.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2193 - C05762889.txt','Any OAS News?We r tracking down cheryl. Will have a report in 30 min. Are we going to Honduras? 84','Any OAS News?We r tracking down cheryl. Will have a report in 30 min. Are we going to Honduras? 84','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2194 - C05762891.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2194 - C05762891.txt','can you hang up the fax line, they will call again and try faxI\'ve done it twice now. Just pick up phone and hang it up. And leave it hung up. I did. Yes but hang up one more time. So they can reestablish the line. I thought it was supposed to be off hook to work?','can you hang up the fax line, they will call again and try faxI\'ve done it twice now. Just pick up phone and hang it up. And leave it hung up. I did. Yes but hang up one more time. So they can reestablish the line. I thought it was supposed to be off hook to work?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2195 - C05762892.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2195 - C05762892.txt','can you hang up the fax line, they will call again and try faxStill nothing. Call Oscar if they need help. I\'ll be out of pocket for an hour or so. Just pick up phone and hang it up. And leave it hung up. I did. Yes but hang up one more time. So they can reestablish the line. I thought it was supposed to be off hook to work?','can you hang up the fax line, they will call again and try faxStill nothing. Call Oscar if they need help. I\'ll be out of pocket for an hour or so. Just pick up phone and hang it up. And leave it hung up. I did. Yes but hang up one more time. So they can reestablish the line. I thought it was supposed to be off hook to work?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2196 - C05762893.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2196 - C05762893.txt','Reporting ineither works -- I can talk now and I can talk tomorrow am too - you want me to call? cdm I\'d like to talk w you tonight or tomorrow before I leave. What time/s work for you?','Reporting ineither works -- I can talk now and I can talk tomorrow am too - you want me to call? cdm I\'d like to talk w you tonight or tomorrow before I leave. What time/s work for you?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2197 - C05762894.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2197 - C05762894.txt','Secure faxOk. No need to rush it if you can\'t get info just tell me what day we would leave and return. Thx. Because of time difference, reaching all the embassies is challenging but I can type up something quickly and send somethig latter this afternoon so long as you know its all completely tentative. lm doing a call in a few minutes with and then have a call with phil Gordon to review EUR priorities cause we will be in Europe in less than a month, and it turns out that merkel is less flexible with dates than we thought. B6 When will you be ready to talk schedule? Yes line dropped Rest is coming now Only Napolitano memo came thru.','Secure faxOk. No need to rush it if you can\'t get info just tell me what day we would leave and return. Thx. Because of time difference, reaching all the embassies is challenging but I can type up something quickly and send somethig latter this afternoon so long as you know its all completely tentative. lm doing a call in a few minutes with and then have a call with phil Gordon to review EUR priorities cause we will be in Europe in less than a month, and it turns out that merkel is less flexible with dates than we thought. B6 When will you be ready to talk schedule? Yes line dropped Rest is coming now Only Napolitano memo came thru.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2198 - C05762895.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2198 - C05762895.txt','BoliviaMaria will see Morales tomorrow. We\'ll get you a readout shortly after the mtg concludes. Any news from Shannon or Maria? 84','BoliviaMaria will see Morales tomorrow. We\'ll get you a readout shortly after the mtg concludes. Any news from Shannon or Maria? 84','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2199 - C05762896.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2199 - C05762896.txt','ClipsBack to two columns it is I actually like the two column version better than the single page one I rec\'d today. 85','ClipsBack to two columns it is I actually like the two column version better than the single page one I rec\'d today. 85','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('22 - C05739579.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\22 - C05739579.txt','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaSending direct. Just in. Serafrom my Verizori Wireless 4G LTE DAVID','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaSending direct. Just in. Serafrom my Verizori Wireless 4G LTE DAVID','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('220 - C05739817.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\220 - C05739817.txt','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 320 pm - Topic B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi think I should go w Pat, You good with Pat going? Cdrn Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, IB From Mills, Cheryl D Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 11:20 AM To Benjamin, Daniel S Sullivan, Jacob 3 Hubbard, Gloria K Ca Bass, John R Kennedy, Patrick F Reines, Philippe Subject RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible, cdm From Benjamin, Daniel S Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 10:21 AM To Mills, Cheryl D Sullivan, Jacob 3 Hubbard, Gloria K B5 gubject Colleagues, B6 B5 You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will takelplace on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3-20 om in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. Blake Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism National Security Staff The White House B6','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 320 pm - Topic B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi think I should go w Pat, You good with Pat going? Cdrn Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, IB From Mills, Cheryl D Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 11:20 AM To Benjamin, Daniel S; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K Ca Bass, John R; Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe Subject RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible, cdm From Benjamin, Daniel S Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 10:21 AM To Mills, Cheryl D; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K B5 gubject Colleagues, B6 B5 You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will takelplace on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3-20 om in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. Blake Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism National Security Staff The White House B6','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2200 - C05762899.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2200 - C05762899.txt','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: ...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here. It is a privilege to be a part of your team. We wish you, the President and Chelsea all the best during the holiday season and look forward to great achievements in 2010, with one tiny exception.','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: \"...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.\" It is a privilege to be a part of your team. We wish you, the President and Chelsea all the best during the holiday season and look forward to great achievements in 2010, with one tiny exception.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2202 - C05762902.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2202 - C05762902.txt','Ye of little FAITH: Hello from INTERPOL Hello from INTERPOLFyi Cheryl, Can you believe that I doubted you ????????? I am so, so embarrassed! It is June 28th and I am now just reading your message of March 22d in response to my message of March 22d!!! For three months I have been thinking that I must have done something unknowingly and stupidly to have offended you. I have been struggling to remember what I might have done except to praise you too much! I just feel so, so good, but also ashamed for having doubted you! I might be pathetic, but at least I am honest and transparent! (By the way, please extend SoS my best wishes for a speedy recovery.) Warmest regards, Ron Hey dear - so great to hear from you. She travels on wed - let me see if we can do tues and if not then in april. Cdm Cheryl, Wow, it has been 10 or so years since the trial before the U.S. Congress where I last saw you. Of course, I have followed your career ever since through John who as you know still calls you one of his stars. 04','Ye of little FAITH: Hello from INTERPOL Hello from INTERPOLFyi Cheryl, Can you believe that I doubted you ????????? I am so, so embarrassed! It is June 28th and I am now just reading your message of March 22d in response to my message of March 22d!!! For three months I have been thinking that I must have done something unknowingly and stupidly to have offended you. I have been struggling to remember what I might have done except to praise you too much! I just feel so, so good, but also ashamed for having doubted you! I might be pathetic, but at least I am honest and transparent! (By the way, please extend SoS my best wishes for a speedy recovery.) Warmest regards, Ron Hey dear - so great to hear from you. She travels on wed - let me see if we can do tues and if not then in april. Cdm Cheryl, Wow, it has been 10 or so years since the \"trial\" before the U.S. Congress where I last saw you. Of course, I have followed your career ever since through John who as you know still calls you one of \"his\" stars. 04','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2203 - C05762903.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2203 - C05762903.txt','message back from our friendWill do. Lona--pls tell Jeff Feltman, that Sheika Mouza could not come to DC in June or July but can come as stated below in Sept. Ask if he thinks we should try to meet her in Europe earlier or wait until then. Thx. Thank you for your immediate follow up. Her Highness informs me she is unable to meet during the suggested dates in June 2009 due to prior commitments. However, Her Highness is available to meet immediately after Ramadan/Eid week of September 27, 2009. I hope these dates are suitable for Mrs. Clinton. Cherie Booth QC The information contained in this email and all attachments are private and confidential and may be privileged. The information is intended for the exclusive use of the recipient individual(s) or organisation(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that the content or attachments to this communication may not be disclosed, copied, used or distributed without our express permission and we would be grateful if you would then advise the sender immediately of the error in delivery by responding to this message, and then delete it from your system. Thank you. Virus Warning: Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free from software viruses which could damage your computer, it may contain such viruses. While the sender has taken every precaution to minimise this risk, 86','message back from our friendWill do. Lona--pls tell Jeff Feltman, that Sheika Mouza could not come to DC in June or July but can come as stated below in Sept. Ask if he thinks we should try to meet her in Europe earlier or wait until then. Thx. \"Thank you for your immediate follow up. Her Highness informs me she is unable to meet during the suggested dates in June 2009 due to prior commitments. However, Her Highness is available to meet immediately after Ramadan/Eid week of September 27, 2009. I hope these dates are suitable for Mrs. Clinton.\" Cherie Booth QC The information contained in this email and all attachments are private and confidential and may be privileged. The information is intended for the exclusive use of the recipient individual(s) or organisation(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that the content or attachments to this communication may not be disclosed, copied, used or distributed without our express permission and we would be grateful if you would then advise the sender immediately of the error in delivery by responding to this message, and then delete it from your system. Thank you. Virus Warning: Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free from software viruses which could damage your computer, it may contain such viruses. While the sender has taken every precaution to minimise this risk, 86','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2204 - C05762904.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2204 - C05762904.txt','New ZealandKurt-- I just received your request that I call Sec. Gates re our mil-mil relations. He is on vacation and it may take a few days to schedule a non-urgent call. What is our timeline on this? HRC','New ZealandKurt-- I just received your request that I call Sec. Gates re our mil-mil relations. He is on vacation and it may take a few days to schedule a non-urgent call. What is our timeline on this? HRC','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2205 - C05762907.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2205 - C05762907.txt','No WH mtgI will start calling Matt before small groups to confirm. I addressed this with Lippert when we last had an issue. Our identified point of contact is Sarah Farnsworth and we talk to her regularly. I will call and find out what happened but this meeting was confirmed. They are not telling us when things get canceled and I think we need another contact there if sarah is too overwhelmed. I arrived for the 10:15 mtg and was told there was no mtg. Matt said they had released the time. This is the second time this has happened. What\'s up??? 73','No WH mtgI will start calling Matt before small groups to confirm. I addressed this with Lippert when we last had an issue. Our identified point of contact is Sarah Farnsworth and we talk to her regularly. I will call and find out what happened but this meeting was confirmed. They are not telling us when things get canceled and I think we need another contact there if sarah is too overwhelmed. I arrived for the 10:15 mtg and was told there was no mtg. Matt said they had \"released\" the time. This is the second time this has happened. What\'s up??? 73','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2206 - C05762908.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2206 - C05762908.txt','London ConferenceHolbrooke just told me he was going to London on 1/6 w Lute, Liz Sherwood-Randall and, maybe, Michele Flournoy. Do you think Phil Gordon and Jack or you should go?','London ConferenceHolbrooke just told me he was going to London on 1/6 w Lute, Liz Sherwood-Randall and, maybe, Michele Flournoy. Do you think Phil Gordon and Jack or you should go?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2207 - C05762909.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2207 - C05762909.txt','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesAccording to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the President. U.S. Ambassador Llorens has received the same report in conversations with Zelaya\'s personal secretary. Embassy Tegucigalpa is convening their EAC. 91','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesAccording to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the President. U.S. Ambassador Llorens has received the same report in conversations with Zelaya\'s personal secretary. Embassy Tegucigalpa is convening their EAC. 91','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2208 - C05762910.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2208 - C05762910.txt','London ConferenceOk. I do believe he should be accompanied. Let me think about who would be best. Holbrooke just told me he was going to London on 1/6 w Lute, Liz Sherwood-Randall and, maybe, Michele Flournoy. Do you think Phil Gordon and Jack or you should go?','London ConferenceOk. I do believe he should be accompanied. Let me think about who would be best. Holbrooke just told me he was going to London on 1/6 w Lute, Liz Sherwood-Randall and, maybe, Michele Flournoy. Do you think Phil Gordon and Jack or you should go?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2209 - C05762911.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2209 - C05762911.txt','Picking up workThanks! Will do Tomorrow when you distribute the materials, pls keep a list of where stuff went. I\'m particularly concerned that Cheryl get all the papers I marked for her. Everything not marked should either be filed or passed back to the line. If you have any questions, pis let me know. 88','Picking up workThanks! Will do Tomorrow when you distribute the materials, pls keep a list of where stuff went. I\'m particularly concerned that Cheryl get all the papers I marked for her. Everything not marked should either be filed or passed back to the line. If you have any questions, pis let me know. 88','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('221 - C05739818.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\221 - C05739818.txt','NYT: Clinton Cites Clear Link BetweWell, this is a stretch beyond what I said or intended, but I don\'t think we need to say more. Do you agree? http://mobile.nytimes.com/2012/09/27/world/africa/clinton-cites-clear-link-between-al-qaeda-a nd-attack-in- libya.xmljsessionid=581E00F49F16387FBFOE82271859DB70?f=19','NYT: Clinton Cites Clear Link BetweWell, this is a stretch beyond what I said or intended, but I don\'t think we need to say more. Do you agree? http://mobile.nytimes.com/2012/09/27/world/africa/clinton-cites-clear-link-between-al-qaeda-a nd-attack-in- libya.xml;jsessionid=581E00F49F16387FBFOE82271859DB70?f=19','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2210 - C05762912.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2210 - C05762912.txt','Tom shannon wants to talk to u as soon as possible.92','Tom shannon wants to talk to u as soon as possible.92','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2211 - C05762913.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2211 - C05762913.txt','Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.','Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2212 - C05762914.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2212 - C05762914.txt','Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? Ok calling now. I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.','Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? Ok calling now. I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2213 - C05762915.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2213 - C05762915.txt','message back from our friendGreat. All the best to you its fantastic to see you doing so well and when I see what a difference you are making it remindsme why politics is too important to be left to the bad people Sent from my HTC Touch Pro Thx. I will follow up. Best, H Thank you for your immediate follow up. Her Highness informs me she is unable to meet during the suggested dates in June 2009 due to prior commitments. However, Her Highness is available to meet immediately after Ramadan/Eid week of September 27, 2009. I hope these dates are suitable for Mrs. Clinton. Cherie Booth QC The information contained in this email and all attachments are private and confidential and may be privileged. The information is intended for the exclusive use of the recipient individual(s) or organisation(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that the content or attachments to this communication may not be disclosed, copied, used or distributed without our express permission and we would be grateful if you would then advise the sender immediately of the error in delivery by responding to this message, and then delete it from your system. Thank you. Virus Warning: Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free from software viruses which could damage your computer, it may contain such viruses. While the sender has taken every precaution to minimise this risk, the Blair Partnership cannot and will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of software viruses which you','message back from our friendGreat. All the best to you its fantastic to see you doing so well and when I see what a difference you are making it remindsme why politics is too important to be left to the bad people Sent from my HTC Touch Pro Thx. I will follow up. Best, H \"Thank you for your immediate follow up. Her Highness informs me she is unable to meet during the suggested dates in June 2009 due to prior commitments. However, Her Highness is available to meet immediately after Ramadan/Eid week of September 27, 2009. I hope these dates are suitable for Mrs. Clinton.\" Cherie Booth QC The information contained in this email and all attachments are private and confidential and may be privileged. The information is intended for the exclusive use of the recipient individual(s) or organisation(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that the content or attachments to this communication may not be disclosed, copied, used or distributed without our express permission and we would be grateful if you would then advise the sender immediately of the error in delivery by responding to this message, and then delete it from your system. Thank you. Virus Warning: Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free from software viruses which could damage your computer, it may contain such viruses. While the sender has taken every precaution to minimise this risk, the Blair Partnership cannot and will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of software viruses which you','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2214 - C05762916.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2214 - C05762916.txt','o Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work? Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?Yes--but it may be too late tonight so also ask about tomorrow. It\'s about the budget and the OMB are anxious to close so I need to reach him in the next 12 hours since Jack just got the final word. I haven\'t yet. Wouldn\'t have done that without your clearance but I can do so right now if you are ok? Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? Ok calling now. I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.','o Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work? Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?Yes--but it may be too late tonight so also ask about tomorrow. It\'s about the budget and the OMB are anxious to close so I need to reach him in the next 12 hours since Jack just got the final word. I haven\'t yet. Wouldn\'t have done that without your clearance but I can do so right now if you are ok? Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? Ok calling now. I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2215 - C05762917.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2215 - C05762917.txt','Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?I\'m waiting for Jack\'s talking points which I have to have before the call. Can you make sure he emails them to me at this address and copies Cheryl. If he has a fax, that\'s ok to do in addition. Reached out. Yes--but it may be too late tonight so also ask about tomorrow. It\'s about the budget and the OMB are anxious to close so I need to reach him in the next 12 hours since Jack just got the final word. I haven\'t yet. Wouldn\'t have done that without your clearance but I can do so right now if you are ok? Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.','Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?I\'m waiting for Jack\'s talking points which I have to have before the call. Can you make sure he emails them to me at this address and copies Cheryl. If he has a fax, that\'s ok to do in addition. Reached out. Yes--but it may be too late tonight so also ask about tomorrow. It\'s about the budget and the OMB are anxious to close so I need to reach him in the next 12 hours since Jack just got the final word. I haven\'t yet. Wouldn\'t have done that without your clearance but I can do so right now if you are ok? Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2216 - C05762918.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2216 - C05762918.txt','Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?I just got them. Will make sure he send to right place I\'m waiting for Jack\'s talking points which I have to have before the call. Can you make sure he emails them to me at this address and copies Cheryl. If he has a fax, that\'s ok to do in addition. Reached out. Yes--but it may be too late tonight so also ask about tomorrow. It\'s about the budget and the OMB are anxious to close so I need to reach him in the next 12 hours since Jack just got the final word. I haven\'t yet. Wouldn\'t have done that without your clearance but I can do so right now if you are ok? Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? Ok calling now. I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.','Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?I just got them. Will make sure he send to right place I\'m waiting for Jack\'s talking points which I have to have before the call. Can you make sure he emails them to me at this address and copies Cheryl. If he has a fax, that\'s ok to do in addition. Reached out. Yes--but it may be too late tonight so also ask about tomorrow. It\'s about the budget and the OMB are anxious to close so I need to reach him in the next 12 hours since Jack just got the final word. I haven\'t yet. Wouldn\'t have done that without your clearance but I can do so right now if you are ok? Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? Ok calling now. I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2218 - C05762924.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2218 - C05762924.txt','No WH mtgWe just addressed with hrc. Matt isn\'t part of the process and said he didn\'t want to get into this lane, he was filling in for Sarah who is out today. This is no longer a regular meeting so when it does need to be scheduled lona will add accordingly. I will start calling Matt before small groups to confirm. I addressed this with Lippert when we last had an issue. Our identified point of contact is Sarah Farnsworth and we talk to her regularly. I will call and find out what happened but this meeting was confirmed. They are not telling us when things get canceled and I think we need another contact there if sarah is too overwhelmed. I arrived for the 10:15 mtg and was told there was no mtg. Matt said they had released the time. This is the second time this has happened. What\'s up??? 74','No WH mtgWe just addressed with hrc. Matt isn\'t part of the process and said he didn\'t want to get into this lane, he was filling in for Sarah who is out today. This is no longer a regular meeting so when it does need to be scheduled lona will add accordingly. I will start calling Matt before small groups to confirm. I addressed this with Lippert when we last had an issue. Our identified point of contact is Sarah Farnsworth and we talk to her regularly. I will call and find out what happened but this meeting was confirmed. They are not telling us when things get canceled and I think we need another contact there if sarah is too overwhelmed. I arrived for the 10:15 mtg and was told there was no mtg. Matt said they had \"released\" the time. This is the second time this has happened. What\'s up??? 74','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('222 - C05739819.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\222 - C05739819.txt','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5I think I should go w Pat. You good with Pat going? Cdm Pat should go. Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB I am in Haiti but 1 would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. slake','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5I think I should go w Pat. You good with Pat going? Cdm Pat should go. Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB I am in Haiti but 1 would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. slake','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2220 - C05762937.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2220 - C05762937.txt','Reminder that today is s birthday B635','Reminder that today is s birthday B635','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2221 - C05762938.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2221 - C05762938.txt','Just saw lippert - he is interested ...Denis had not told me he told him - more later Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T B6','Just saw lippert - he is interested ...Denis had not told me he told him - more later Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T B6','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2222 - C05762939.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2222 - C05762939.txt','BravoSee traffic from bottom up Adding Caroline Adler and others -- another brilliant win. Major impact in Manila and throughout the Philippines from the Secretary\'s recorded National Day greeting. Below is from the legendary Kristie Kenney, our Ambo. Folks: the secretary\'s video was a huge success. Thanks so much to our EAP team for getting it done and to the Manila PAS team for getting it out on a holiday. It was a terrific message. Am just leaving the Palace independence day fete (looking stiff in my filipiana) where the President grabbed me to say please thank Secretary Clinton for that wonderful message. No one has ever done that before and it really showed that the United States cares about us. Secretary Romulo stopped me and said I heard secretary Clinton\'s message over the radio this morning and it was beautiful.. Everyone from the gate guards to shopping mall vendors stopping me to say they saw/heard Secretary\'s message. People are literally thrilled and stunned that our Secretary of State would reach out in such a personal fashion. Bravo to all of you who made that happen. 75','BravoSee traffic from bottom up Adding Caroline Adler and others -- another brilliant win. Major impact in Manila and throughout the Philippines from the Secretary\'s recorded National Day greeting. Below is from the legendary Kristie Kenney, our Ambo. Folks: the secretary\'s video was a huge success. Thanks so much to our EAP team for getting it done and to the Manila PAS team for getting it out on a holiday. It was a terrific message. Am just leaving the Palace independence day fete (looking stiff in my filipiana) where the President grabbed me to say \"please thank Secretary Clinton for that wonderful message. No one has ever done that before and it really showed that the United States cares about us\". Secretary Romulo stopped me and said \"I heard secretary Clinton\'s message over the radio this morning and it was beautiful.\". Everyone from the gate guards to shopping mall vendors stopping me to say they saw/heard Secretary\'s message. People are literally thrilled and stunned that our Secretary of State would reach out in such a personal fashion. Bravo to all of you who made that happen. 75','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2223 - C05762947.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2223 - C05762947.txt','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesUpdate from tom I am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? According to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesUpdate from tom I am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? According to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2224 - C05762948.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2224 - C05762948.txt','TodayGreat job @ hearing----like the 3 D\'s. There is tepid support for the.afghan policy bcause of issues I raised. -- boxer lowey and me want to do more for women- but. Developement is. Thee issue in any part of world----AID needs rebuilding and recapitalizing-- any thing you want me to be doing with. Leahy?? Where are we on a. Director???? #. #. Health. Care. HELP. Comm is moving @ beakneck speed to have bill.by. June one. Miss having you. But wow. 74\'k miles. 22 counties. That\'s quite a listening tour Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 38','TodayGreat job @ hearing----like the 3 D\'s. There is tepid support for the.afghan policy bcause of issues I raised. -- boxer lowey and me want to do more for women- but. Developement is. Thee issue in any part of world----AID needs rebuilding and recapitalizing-- any thing you want me to be doing with. Leahy?? Where are we on a. Director???? #. #. Health. Care. HELP. Comm is moving @ beakneck speed to have bill.by. June one. Miss having you. But wow. 74\'k miles. 22 counties. That\'s quite a listening tour Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 38','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2225 - C05762955.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2225 - C05762955.txt','(Reuters) Micheletti speaks out about ZelayaTEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) Honduran interim President Micheletti told Reuters in an interview July 12 that ousted President Zelaya cannot return to power under any circumstance, but that Zelaya might be granted amnesty if he were to return quietly to Honduras to face justice. President Micheletti has promised elections on or before November 29. Amber M. Oliva Operations Specialist State Ops Center, S/ES-0 Ph: (202) 647-1512','(Reuters) Micheletti speaks out about ZelayaTEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) Honduran interim President Micheletti told Reuters in an interview July 12 that ousted President Zelaya cannot return to power under any circumstance, but that Zelaya might be granted amnesty if he were to return quietly to Honduras to face justice. President Micheletti has promised elections on or before November 29. Amber M. Oliva Operations Specialist State Ops Center, S/ES-0 Ph: (202) 647-1512','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2228 - C05762967.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2228 - C05762967.txt','WHEELS UP on GOLDMAN Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 10:00 local time Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 8:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 18:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 10:30 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionYes. Assume you are getting these updates as well. B6 Mills, Cheryl D It\'s 8 hours 45 minutes to Orlando. WHEELS UP for the Goldman plane. Importance: High Sean and David Goldman have left the consulate for the airport. Wheels up likely in one hour or less. SBU Sean has not yet arrived at the consulate. David Goldman, Rep Smith, David\'s attorneys and Mission personnel all safe at Consulate. Still set for 9am handover. Consulate will allow Sergio Tostes, attorney for the Brazilian family, into the building along with Sean and his grandmother, Silvana. We have arranged for the party to enter directly into the building via the garage. The grandmother announced to the press her intention to park 3 blocks away, as the consulate would not allow her in but press are quoting the Embassy spokesperson Orna Blum flatly contradicting that statement, emphasizing that for Sean\'s emotional well-being, and in sensitivity to Silvana and David, the reunion be safe, private, and calm. Importance: High It appears there will be no handover tonight. According to David\'s Brazilian attorney, the negotiators have broken up, having not been able to agree on the issue of the Grandmother accompanying Sean to the U.S. on the plane (clearly, the other side remains unaware of the source/nature of the charter flight that is pending a handover). We have rebuffed attempts by the Brazilian family\'s attorney to get clarification from the Americans as an obvious last-ditch ploy to once again present this as a U.S. vs Brazil issue. We have been clear to all parties that we the Mission have absolutely no role in any negotiation between the parties and will not/not undertake any contact with the family or their representatives. Deadline for handover established by the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court in Rio remains 9am Thursday ? morning at the U.S. Consulate. Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the warrant authorizing enforcement of the order has been issued and should be in the possession of law enforcement should the family not comply. BCA has confirmed they will be in early tomorrow morning, ready to arrange enforcement should that be necessary. However, David\'s attorney believes they will comply with the order and appear at the Consulate. We stand ready for multiple scenarios. In good news, the Brazilian Central Authority reported that the judge assigned to hear the two motions filed by attorneys for the Brazilian family in the Superior Tribunal de Justica (STJ) has denied both motions on the merits, not just refused to consider the motions. Links to the decisions for those who wish to read legal Portuguese are provided below. The frequently-announced press conference by the Brazilian family/their attorney never materialized. We await word on their next public relations foray. Importance: High I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details on that yet. Importance: High Good news this morning: Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal machinations to delay implementation of the court order, and that the turnover happened today. We do not/not know what if any conditions the family will try to place on a voluntary handover, so planning for police execution of the court order continues. Interpol office in Brasilia has assured BCA and the Embassy LEGAT that they are fully aware of the status of the ? case and are ready to provide support if Sean is not turned over. They will have action if the family attempts to hide Sean. We have contacted WHA Press and CA Press separately to discuss timing to release statements if/when we are successful with wheels up. We have discussed detailed contingency plans should the police be called upon to go to the family residence to enforce the order if voluntary handover does not occur. Also have plans in place to supplement personnel in Rio should this extend past today. We have a general sense of the timing of potential events: We expect to have more clarity from the attorneys as to whether or not voluntary handover will occur around noon/1pm local time, which is 9/10 DC time. Should police enforcement be required, that will likely mean mid/late afternoon local time. We will advise asap if this timeline shifts (as it is likely to do, this being Brazil.) Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at ST1 will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 00B which for us means 7-8am. We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first instance is on recess and the duty court judge will need to take action, but magistrates in Rio are keenly aware of the status of the case and may be prepared to move this evening. BCA is hoping to effect handover tonight, and will plan to send their psychologist to Rio if the handover must happen tomorrow morning.','WHEELS UP on GOLDMAN Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 10:00 local time Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 8:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 18:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 10:30 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionYes. Assume you are getting these updates as well. B6 Mills, Cheryl D; It\'s 8 hours 45 minutes to Orlando. WHEELS UP for the Goldman plane. Importance: High Sean and David Goldman have left the consulate for the airport. Wheels up likely in one hour or less. SBU Sean has not yet arrived at the consulate. David Goldman, Rep Smith, David\'s attorneys and Mission personnel all safe at Consulate. Still set for 9am handover. Consulate will allow Sergio Tostes, attorney for the Brazilian family, into the building along with Sean and his grandmother, Silvana. We have arranged for the party to enter directly into the building via the garage. The grandmother announced to the press her intention to \"park 3 blocks away, as the consulate would not allow her in\" but press are quoting the Embassy spokesperson Orna Blum flatly contradicting that statement, emphasizing that for Sean\'s emotional well-being, and in sensitivity to Silvana and David, the reunion be safe, private, and calm. Importance: High It appears there will be no handover tonight. According to David\'s Brazilian attorney, the negotiators have broken up, having not been able to agree on the issue of the Grandmother accompanying Sean to the U.S. on the plane (clearly, the other side remains unaware of the source/nature of the charter flight that is pending a handover). We have rebuffed attempts by the Brazilian family\'s attorney to \"get clarification from the Americans\" as an obvious last-ditch ploy to once again present this as a U.S. vs Brazil issue. We have been clear to all parties that we the Mission have absolutely no role in any negotiation between the parties and will not/not undertake any contact with the family or their representatives. Deadline for handover established by the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court in Rio remains 9am Thursday ? morning at the U.S. Consulate. Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the warrant authorizing enforcement of the order has been issued and should be in the possession of law enforcement should the family not comply. BCA has confirmed they will be in early tomorrow morning, ready to arrange enforcement should that be necessary. However, David\'s attorney believes they will comply with the order and appear at the Consulate. We stand ready for multiple scenarios. In good news, the Brazilian Central Authority reported that the judge assigned to hear the two motions filed by attorneys for the Brazilian family in the Superior Tribunal de Justica (STJ) has denied both motions on the merits, not just refused to consider the motions. Links to the decisions for those who wish to read legal Portuguese are provided below. The frequently-announced press conference by the Brazilian family/their attorney never materialized. We await word on their next public relations foray. Importance: High I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details on that yet. Importance: High Good news this morning: Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal machinations to delay implementation of the court order, and that the turnover happened today. We do not/not know what if any conditions the family will try to place on a voluntary handover, so planning for police execution of the court order continues. Interpol office in Brasilia has assured BCA and the Embassy LEGAT that they are fully aware of the status of the ? case and are ready to provide support if Sean is not turned over. They will have action if the family attempts to hide Sean. We have contacted WHA Press and CA Press separately to discuss timing to release statements if/when we are successful with wheels up. We have discussed detailed contingency plans should the police be called upon to go to the family residence to enforce the order if voluntary handover does not occur. Also have plans in place to supplement personnel in Rio should this extend past today. We have a general sense of the timing of potential events: We expect to have more clarity from the attorneys as to whether or not voluntary handover will occur around noon/1pm local time, which is 9/10 DC time. Should police enforcement be required, that will likely mean mid/late afternoon local time. We will advise asap if this timeline shifts (as it is likely to do, this being Brazil.) Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at ST1 will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 00B which for us means 7-8am. We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first instance is on recess and the \"duty court\" judge will need to take action, but magistrates in Rio are keenly aware of the status of the case and may be prepared to move this evening. BCA is hoping to effect handover tonight, and will plan to send their psychologist to Rio if the handover must happen tomorrow morning.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2229 - C05762968.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2229 - C05762968.txt','CFR draftWill do. On Jul 14, 2009, at 5:35 AM, H wrote: > Thanks so much. Pls send it to me at same time so I can review as > well. > The draft still needs a lot of work B5','CFR draftWill do. On Jul 14, 2009, at 5:35 AM, H wrote: > Thanks so much. Pls send it to me at same time so I can review as > well. > The draft still needs a lot of work B5','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('223 - C05739820.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\223 - C05739820.txt','Agremeht/Ubya Agra:rent/LibyaFrom Samuelson, Heather F Sent Wednesday, January 18, 2012 3:38 PM To Mills, Ouaryl D Kennedy, Patrick F Subject FW: karernentiLibya Fyi _ Sensitive Doug, Collin: Libya has granted agrement to John Christopher Stevens (goes by Chris). His security is complete and OGE pre-cleared his financial disclosure. We will forward nomination documents to the Executive Clerk. Thank you, Sharon Sharon L. Hardy U.S. Department of State Presidential Appointments Staff (202) 647-9731 (202) 6474694 fax','Agremeht/Ubya Agra:rent/LibyaFrom Samuelson, Heather F Sent Wednesday, January 18, 2012 3:38 PM To Mills, Ouaryl D; Kennedy, Patrick F Subject FW: karernentiLibya Fyi _ Sensitive Doug, Collin: Libya has granted agrement to John Christopher Stevens (goes by Chris). His security is complete and OGE pre-cleared his financial disclosure. We will forward nomination documents to the Executive Clerk. Thank you, Sharon Sharon L. Hardy U.S. Department of State Presidential Appointments Staff (202) 647-9731 (202) 6474694 fax','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2230 - C05762970.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2230 - C05762970.txt','Joe DiMentoOk Pis call Joe and ask him for Judy Rupert\'s email and phone info. When you have it, pis call or email her to tell her how to contact me. 183','Joe DiMentoOk Pis call Joe and ask him for Judy Rupert\'s email and phone info. When you have it, pis call or email her to tell her how to contact me. 183','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2231 - C05762971.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2231 - C05762971.txt','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEI\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this am--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. We are all relieved and thrilled to see this long overdue but very happy ending. I should also highlight the amazing work done by US Mission Brazil. The consular staff, Charge, Acting DCM (Marie Damour, the Consul General in Brasilia), LegATT, RSO, and a host of others all played a role in this successful return. My OCS DAS, Michele Bond, and her dedicated team also played a big role in communicating with David, his lawyers, Congress, and the press. We had Members of Congress, former Assistant Secretaries and US Ambassadors all pitching in. While there were disagreements at times over tactics, we all agreed that we were working towards the same goal: the safe return of Sean. We particularly appreciate the strong support from the Secretary. Many people will try to take credit for today\'s happy reunion but it was the Secretary\'s continued concern and interest in this case that made the difference. We could not have provided a better gift to David Goldman during this season of giving. Janice Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All, The Goldman case finally came to an end, and despite the efforts of all involved the hand over of the child to the US Consulate in Rio was transformed into a deplorable display of the child walking in the streets with the maternal family, being exposed to the media and to the public that surrounded the consulate. I\'m sorry this had to happen but it seems that Mr. Sergio Tostes, the maternal family\'s attorney, did not feel at all embarrased to use and expose the child, who was probably under severe stress, in order to gather support for his position. This most despicable man is not accepting the fact that, despite his life long relationships with influential authorities in Brazil, he was unable to win the case and Sean is finally being reunited with his only real father. I just hope that David and the Goldman family find enough time to recover their lives and their relationship with Sean. They need time more than anything else and now it is up to the US government to guarantee that David Goldman will','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEI\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this am--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. We are all relieved and thrilled to see this long overdue but very happy ending. I should also highlight the amazing work done by US Mission Brazil. The consular staff, Charge, Acting DCM (Marie Damour, the Consul General in Brasilia), LegATT, RSO, and a host of others all played a role in this successful return. My OCS DAS, Michele Bond, and her dedicated team also played a big role in communicating with David, his lawyers, Congress, and the press. We had Members of Congress, former Assistant Secretaries and US Ambassadors all pitching in. While there were disagreements at times over tactics, we all agreed that we were working towards the same goal: the safe return of Sean. We particularly appreciate the strong support from the Secretary. Many people will try to take credit for today\'s happy reunion but it was the Secretary\'s continued concern and interest in this case that made the difference. We could not have provided a better gift to David Goldman during this season of giving. Janice Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All, The Goldman case finally came to an end, and despite the efforts of all involved the hand over of the child to the US Consulate in Rio was transformed into a deplorable display of the child walking in the streets with the maternal family, being exposed to the media and to the public that surrounded the consulate. I\'m sorry this had to happen but it seems that Mr. Sergio Tostes, the maternal family\'s attorney, did not feel at all embarrased to use and expose the child, who was probably under severe stress, in order to gather support for his position. This most despicable man is not accepting the fact that, despite his life long relationships with influential authorities in Brazil, he was unable to win the case and Sean is finally being reunited with his only real father. I just hope that David and the Goldman family find enough time to recover their lives and their relationship with Sean. They need time more than anything else and now it is up to the US government to guarantee that David Goldman will','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2233 - C05762975.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2233 - C05762975.txt','IG ReportWhat\'s the full story on this? fvi Copying 1 31 and Jake in case questions come to them. Thanks. Have you seen the IG report on the counternarcotics program (reported in NYT) this am? We should discuss response.','IG ReportWhat\'s the full story on this? fvi Copying 1 31 and Jake in case questions come to them. Thanks. Have you seen the IG report on the counternarcotics program (reported in NYT) this am? We should discuss response.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2235 - C05762977.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2235 - C05762977.txt','Fyi - press clips won\'t come today or tomorrow cause of holidayOk.','Fyi - press clips won\'t come today or tomorrow cause of holidayOk.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2236 - C05762987.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2236 - C05762987.txt','NK terror listJust heard from Rich Verma that Brownback has placed a hold on Kurt Campbell until he gets a vote on restoring NK to the terrorism sponsorship list. I\'ve made sure Steinberg knows. 76','NK terror listJust heard from Rich Verma that Brownback has placed a hold on Kurt Campbell until he gets a vote on restoring NK to the terrorism sponsorship list. I\'ve made sure Steinberg knows. 76','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2237 - C05762988.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2237 - C05762988.txt','Trying to call you--call me thru ops.I\'m trying but so far no luck. Will let you know. You should call Kyl. I can\'t get to him.','Trying to call you--call me thru ops.I\'m trying but so far no luck. Will let you know. You should call Kyl. I can\'t get to him.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2238 - C05762989.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2238 - C05762989.txt','Trying to call you--call me thru ops.Just tried it but got a request for my mailbox on the system. Is this right #? His cell is: B6 I\'m trying but so far no luck. Will let you know. You should call Kyl. I can\'t get to him.','Trying to call you--call me thru ops.Just tried it but got a request for my mailbox on the system. Is this right #? His cell is: B6 I\'m trying but so far no luck. Will let you know. You should call Kyl. I can\'t get to him.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2239 - C05762990.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2239 - C05762990.txt','Trying to call you--call me thru ops.He told me that if the letters were delivered he would lift hold on Raj but not others. Can you verify? And I have 3 letters in my possession that we are handing to Kyl\'s office now. Just tried it but got a request for my mailbox on the system. Is this right #? His cell is: B6 I\'m trying but so far no luck. Will let you know. You should call Kyl. I can\'t get to him.','Trying to call you--call me thru ops.He told me that if the letters were delivered he would lift hold on Raj but not others. Can you verify? And I have 3 letters in my possession that we are handing to Kyl\'s office now. Just tried it but got a request for my mailbox on the system. Is this right #? His cell is: B6 I\'m trying but so far no luck. Will let you know. You should call Kyl. I can\'t get to him.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2240 - C05762992.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2240 - C05762992.txt','Setting a time to speakAren\'t I lucky? Your friend Apparently Ann Veneman won\'t be seeking second term at UNICEF. Is this something that should be considered? Should we run this by Hillary as a possible consideration? Irwin Mills, Cheryl D wrote: >Terrific >From: Irwin Redlener, M.D. >Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 9:34 AM >To: Mills, Cheryl D >Cc: Laszczych, Joanne >Subject: Re: Setting a time to speak >Sounds good. I\'ll call you at 4 next Wednesday. Let me know if you need >additional information. I\'ll be in western MA with lousy cell service >in case you need anything from me in interim, house # there is or answering service will track me down >Have a great Christmas. >Irwin >Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >Sounds good. I\'ll call you at 4 next Wednesday. Let me know if you need >additional information. I\'ll be in western MA with lousy cell service >in case you need anything from me in interim, house # there is or answering service will track me down >Have a great Christmas. >Irwin >Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >Irwin >I wanted to set a time now for us to follow-up on our discussion as >well as the materials you have sent. I am going to be out until next >weds, so wanted to see if you are available for a call next Wednesday >and if so, does 4pm work? >cdm','Setting a time to speakAren\'t I lucky? Your friend Apparently Ann Veneman won\'t be seeking second term at UNICEF. Is this something that should be considered? Should we run this by Hillary as a possible consideration? Irwin Mills, Cheryl D wrote: >Terrific >From: Irwin Redlener, M.D. >Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 9:34 AM >To: Mills, Cheryl D >Cc: Laszczych, Joanne >Subject: Re: Setting a time to speak >Sounds good. I\'ll call you at 4 next Wednesday. Let me know if you need >additional information. I\'ll be in western MA with lousy cell service; >in case you need anything from me in interim, house # there is or answering service will track me down >Have a great Christmas. >Irwin >Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >Sounds good. I\'ll call you at 4 next Wednesday. Let me know if you need >additional information. I\'ll be in western MA with lousy cell service; >in case you need anything from me in interim, house # there is or answering service will track me down >Have a great Christmas. >Irwin >Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >Irwin >I wanted to set a time now for us to follow-up on our discussion as >well as the materials you have sent. I am going to be out until next >weds, so wanted to see if you are available for a call next Wednesday >and if so, does 4pm work? >cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2242 - C05762994.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2242 - C05762994.txt','Trying to call you--call me thru ops.Can we still get him confirmed today? Ok He told me that if the letters were delivered he would lift hold on Raj but not others. Can you verify? And I have 3 letters in my possession that we are handing to Kyl\'s office now. Just tried it but got a request for my mailbox on the system. Is this right #? B6 His cell is: I\'m trying but so far no luck. Will let you know. You should call Kyl. I can\'t get to him.','Trying to call you--call me thru ops.Can we still get him confirmed today? Ok He told me that if the letters were delivered he would lift hold on Raj but not others. Can you verify? And I have 3 letters in my possession that we are handing to Kyl\'s office now. Just tried it but got a request for my mailbox on the system. Is this right #? B6 His cell is: I\'m trying but so far no luck. Will let you know. You should call Kyl. I can\'t get to him.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2243 - C05762995.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2243 - C05762995.txt','Trying to call you--call me thru ops.Thank you! Will your team call people to tell them and explain to the Geneva folks what happened? He is clear and will be confirmed. Thank you and sorry for the fire drill. Can we still get him confirmed today? Ok He told me that if the letters were delivered he would lift hold on Raj but not others. Can you verify? And I have 3 letters in my possession that we are handing to Kyl\'s office now. Just tried it but got a request for my mailbox on the system. Is this right #? B6 His cell is I\'m trying but so far no luck. Will let you know. You should call Kyl. I can\'t get to him.','Trying to call you--call me thru ops.Thank you! Will your team call people to tell them and explain to the Geneva folks what happened? He is clear and will be confirmed. Thank you and sorry for the fire drill. Can we still get him confirmed today? Ok He told me that if the letters were delivered he would lift hold on Raj but not others. Can you verify? And I have 3 letters in my possession that we are handing to Kyl\'s office now. Just tried it but got a request for my mailbox on the system. Is this right #? B6 His cell is I\'m trying but so far no luck. Will let you know. You should call Kyl. I can\'t get to him.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2244 - C05762996.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2244 - C05762996.txt','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEThank you for all of your great wprk this year!! And Merry Merry Christmas. See you in 2010. I worked with Huma and the notes have been placed in the mail system at State. Merry Christmas! I\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this a . m--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All,','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEThank you for all of your great wprk this year!! And Merry Merry Christmas. See you in 2010. I worked with Huma and the notes have been placed in the mail system at State. Merry Christmas! I\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this a . m--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All,','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2245 - C05762998.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2245 - C05762998.txt','Re:That\'s fine. How are you doing?','Re:That\'s fine. How are you doing?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2246 - C05763000.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2246 - C05763000.txt','Re: RE:Wow--what a great getaway idea. Are you staying for a few days? B6 Excellent. Yesterday was a madhouse but got a lot accomplished. That\'s fine. How are you doing?','Re: RE:Wow--what a great getaway idea. Are you staying for a few days? B6 Excellent. Yesterday was a madhouse but got a lot accomplished. That\'s fine. How are you doing?','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2247 - C05763001.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2247 - C05763001.txt','Melanne\'s event was wonderful. Get Shaun Woodward\'s memo? Miliband interviewbelow. Sid http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/jun/12/david-miliband-gordon-brown-labour-leadership/print The Guardian David Miliband: Labour is facing the fight of its life Foreign secretary thought about quitting the government in last week\'s turmoil David Miliband expressed his frustration at a lack of vision from the Labour leadership. Photograph: Martin Godwin Voters still don\'t know what Labour and Gordon Brown stand for, David Miliband admits today, as he reveals how close he came to quitting the government during last week\'s turmoil at Westminster. Speaking to the Guardian at the end of 10 extraordinary days, the foreign secretary says the party\'s high command was given an electric shock by the disastrous European election results, and he urges fellow ministers to get out and prepare for the fight of our life. But Miliband also concedes that he considered following his close friend and ally James Purnell, who resigned from the government last week and called for the prime minister to stand down. Miliband said: I\'d made my decision on Thursday. Sometimes you can make your decisions with great planning and calculation and sometimes you have to make them rather more quickly. James made his decision in good faith, I made my decision in good faith ... we all have tolive with our decisions. The Labour party has a settled view of who should be leader, he said. This divides people who are close and people feel passionately one way and people feel passionately the other way. Describing the task now facing Labour, he says: It could not be more urgent that there is a maximum of 11 months until the next general election, that we got 15% of the vote nationally [last week], that we came second in Wales and that one in 20 people voted for us. If that does not electric shock us out of our ministerial chairs to think: \'By God, we have got the fight of our life on our hands because whatever the Tories are they certainly don\'t deserve a landslide\' ? then nothing will. Miliband has not given a domestic policy interview for nearly nine months since he felt dogged by accusations that he was manoeuvring for the premiership. He refuses to acknowledge that his decision to back Brown last week saved the prime minister, saying it is impossible to tell. But the foreign secretary feels his loyalty has given him the freedom to speak his mind without his motives being questioned by anyone in Downing Street. Miliband betrays frustration at the absence of a clear Labour vision, saying: We need the message to go out that we have got the humility to learn about what has gone wrong. It is not a masochism strategy. It is about saying what we believe in. It is about clarity, priority, adding up to purpose. I know what we stand for, I know what our instincts are, but the voters don\'t. Actually, I know what Gordon Brown stands for. We have a responsibility to make sure that, come the election, [voters] know what Labour stands for. We were not being listened to, people felt that they had been forgotten, we neither inspired nor reassured. He calls for cabinet colleagues to show stronger leadership in the battle to restore Labour\'s fortunes. We need to make sure the talents and energies of not just the whole of the cabinet, but the whole of the labour movement','Melanne\'s event was wonderful. Get Shaun Woodward\'s memo? Miliband interviewbelow. Sid http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/jun/12/david-miliband-gordon-brown-labour-leadership/print The Guardian David Miliband: Labour is facing the fight of its life Foreign secretary thought about quitting the government in last week\'s turmoil David Miliband expressed his frustration at a lack of vision from the Labour leadership. Photograph: Martin Godwin Voters still don\'t know what Labour and Gordon Brown stand for, David Miliband admits today, as he reveals how close he came to quitting the government during last week\'s turmoil at Westminster. Speaking to the Guardian at the end of 10 extraordinary days, the foreign secretary says the party\'s high command was given an \"electric shock\" by the disastrous European election results, and he urges fellow ministers to get out and prepare for \"the fight of our life\". But Miliband also concedes that he considered following his close friend and ally James Purnell, who resigned from the government last week and called for the prime minister to stand down. Miliband said: \"I\'d made my decision on Thursday. Sometimes you can make your decisions with great planning and calculation and sometimes you have to make them rather more quickly. James made his decision in good faith, I made my decision in good faith ... we all have tolive with our decisions.\" The Labour party has a settled view of who should be leader, he said. \"This divides people who are close and people feel passionately one way and people feel passionately the other way.\" Describing the task now facing Labour, he says: \"It could not be more urgent that there is a maximum of 11 months until the next general election, that we got 15% of the vote nationally [last week], that we came second in Wales and that one in 20 people voted for us. If that does not electric shock us out of our ministerial chairs to think: \'By God, we have got the fight of our life on our hands because whatever the Tories are they certainly don\'t deserve a landslide\' ? then nothing will.\" Miliband has not given a domestic policy interview for nearly nine months since he felt dogged by accusations that he was manoeuvring for the premiership. He refuses to acknowledge that his decision to back Brown last week saved the prime minister, saying \"it is impossible to tell\". But the foreign secretary feels his loyalty has given him the freedom to speak his mind without his motives being questioned by anyone in Downing Street. Miliband betrays frustration at the absence of a clear Labour vision, saying: \"We need the message to go out that we have got the humility to learn about what has gone wrong. \"It is not a masochism strategy. It is about saying what we believe in. It is about clarity, priority, adding up to purpose. I know what we stand for, I know what our instincts are, but the voters don\'t. Actually, I know what Gordon Brown stands for. \"We have a responsibility to make sure that, come the election, [voters] know what Labour stands for. We were not being listened to, people felt that they had been forgotten, we neither inspired nor reassured.\" He calls for cabinet colleagues to show stronger leadership in the battle to restore Labour\'s fortunes. \"We need to make sure the talents and energies of not just the whole of the cabinet, but the whole of the labour movement','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2248 - C05763003.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2248 - C05763003.txt','Happy Holidays!Fyi and happy christmas Dear Cheryl, I want you to know that last month a friend of mine convinced me to apply for a fellowship at Harvard/Institute of Politics, and I did. A few days ago, I got a call from the Program Director who informed me that I was accepted. I am very excited about it and think it will be a very good opportunity to share my experience with students who are learning theories about democracy and development. Cheryl, I am going to be bold and ask you if you would accept my invitation to come and speak to the students while I am there. I am asked and encouraged to invite important personalities who can talk of their experience in government and I thought of you. I would be thrilled if you accept. I will be there from end of January until the beginning of May next year. I have also invited President Moreno of IDB who accepted and I am waiting for an answer from Michaelle Jean, the General Governor of Canada. I wish you the very best, to you and your family for Christmas and the New Year. I hope our roads cross again as we thrive to better the lives of so many people who deserve it. Please extend my wished to the Secretary of State. I admire her and her work. Warm regards, Michele','Happy Holidays!Fyi and happy christmas Dear Cheryl, I want you to know that last month a friend of mine convinced me to apply for a fellowship at Harvard/Institute of Politics, and I did. A few days ago, I got a call from the Program Director who informed me that I was accepted. I am very excited about it and think it will be a very good opportunity to share my experience with students who are learning theories about democracy and development. Cheryl, I am going to be bold and ask you if you would accept my invitation to come and speak to the students while I am there. I am asked and encouraged to invite important personalities who can talk of their experience in government and I thought of you. I would be thrilled if you accept. I will be there from end of January until the beginning of May next year. I have also invited President Moreno of IDB who accepted and I am waiting for an answer from Michaelle Jean, the General Governor of Canada. I wish you the very best, to you and your family for Christmas and the New Year. I hope our roads cross again as we thrive to better the lives of so many people who deserve it. Please extend my wished to the Secretary of State. I admire her and her work. Warm regards, Michele','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2249 - C05763005.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2249 - C05763005.txt','Anything to report?No news richard asked you talk to you tonite. I\'m on the way home.','Anything to report?No news richard asked you talk to you tonite. I\'m on the way home.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('225 - C05739823.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\225 - C05739823.txt','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 lvlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm 1Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pmI think I should go w Pat, Pat should go. , Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat ft she is unable to attend. Would you prefer uNcLAssiFiLit t attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2015-04841 Doc No. C05739823 STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM. Date: 05/13/2015 SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045797 B5 I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. edm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise. B5 B5 B6 Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. UNCLASS FIED U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2015-04841 Doc No. C05739823 Date: 05/13/2015 STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM. SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045798','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 lvlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm 1Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pmI think I should go w Pat, Pat should go. , Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat ft she is unable to attend. Would you prefer uNcLAssiFiLit t attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2015-04841 Doc No. C05739823 STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM. Date: 05/13/2015 SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045797 B5 I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. edm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise. B5 B5 B6 Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. UNCLASS FIED U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2015-04841 Doc No. C05739823 Date: 05/13/2015 STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM. SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045798','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2250 - C05763007.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2250 - C05763007.txt','Happy Holidays!Cdm Fyi and happy christmas Dear Cheryl,','Happy Holidays!Cdm Fyi and happy christmas Dear Cheryl,','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2251 - C05763010.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2251 - C05763010.txt','Happy Holidays!Are you calling me? Cdm Fyi and happy christmas Dear Cheryl,','Happy Holidays!Are you calling me? Cdm Fyi and happy christmas Dear Cheryl,','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2252 - C05763014.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2252 - C05763014.txt','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. Usman Anwar, police chief in Sargodha, where the men were arrested this month, said emails had revealed plans for the young men from Virginia to travel to a Pakistani nuclear power plant. We believe that they were supposed to be used inside Pakistan, Anwar told Reuters by telephone. In their last email to the Taliban, we found they mentioned the Chashma Nuclear Plant and that\'s why they were going to Mianwali (district). Best regards, Adam Packer Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. Usman Anwar, police chief in Sargodha, where the men were arrested this month, said emails had revealed plans for the young men from Virginia to travel to a Pakistani nuclear power plant. \"We believe that they were supposed to be used inside Pakistan,\" Anwar told Reuters by telephone. \"In their last email to the Taliban, we found they mentioned the Chashma Nuclear Plant and that\'s why they were going to Mianwali (district).\" Best regards, Adam Packer Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2253 - C05763015.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2253 - C05763015.txt','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksB6 ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. Usman Anwar police chief in Sargodha, where the men were arrested this month, said emails had revealed plans for the young men from Virginia to travel to a Pakistani nuclear power plant. We believe that they were supposed to be used inside Pakistan, Anwar told Reuters by telephone. In their last email to the Taliban, we found they mentioned the Chashma Nuclear Plant and that\'s why they were going to Mianwali (district). Best regards,','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksB6 ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. Usman Anwar; police chief in Sargodha, where the men were arrested this month, said emails had revealed plans for the young men from Virginia to travel to a Pakistani nuclear power plant. \"We believe that they were supposed to be used inside Pakistan,\" Anwar told Reuters by telephone. \"In their last email to the Taliban, we found they mentioned the Chashma Nuclear Plant and that\'s why they were going to Mianwali (district).\" Best regards,','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2254 - C05763021.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2254 - C05763021.txt','Call listB6 ok Revise as follows: I spoke w the following so remove-- Snowe Yang McConnell Baugh La Hood Webb','Call listB6 ok Revise as follows: I spoke w the following so remove-- Snowe Yang McConnell Baugh La Hood Webb','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2256 - C05763024.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2256 - C05763024.txt','WPost editorialThx, Mike. B6  Sullivan,  daniel.baer@ <daniel.baer <preines@ We will draft a response and get it to you. We are also compiling other commentary -- most of which has been very favorable. In a series of meetings we have had with the democracy and human rights groups, the response has been overwhelmingly positive.  Sullivan, Jacob J I thought the argument they made yesterday about the human rights speech was either deliberately obtuse or clueless. Either way, we need to respond and refute. Can you have a response drafted and sent to me? Also, I\'d like to see a summary of points made by other commentary. Thx.','WPost editorialThx, Mike. B6 ; Sullivan, ; daniel.baer@ <daniel.baer <preines@ We will draft a response and get it to you. We are also compiling other commentary -- most of which has been very favorable. In a series of meetings we have had with the democracy and human rights groups, the response has been overwhelmingly positive. ; Sullivan, Jacob J I thought the argument they made yesterday about the human rights speech was either deliberately obtuse or clueless. Either way, we need to respond and refute. Can you have a response drafted and sent to me? Also, I\'d like to see a summary of points made by other commentary. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2257 - C05763029.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2257 - C05763029.txt','the secretary\'s speechI\'ve been hearing really incredible feedback on the secretary\'s speech. One thing that people keep saying is that this is the first time they can recall a secretary getting technical on the issue. Often times leaders just tell feel good stories. I think we really took a big step forward by laying out our vision for food security through the seven areas of focus and how we\'ll work through country-led processes like CAADP. People also really like how Megan made that great connection between Ejeta\'s life work and our plan going forward. Megan did a great job laying out the lab to farm to market to table. That\'s exactly what we\'re going for and what hasn\'t been articulated well in the past. Let\'s keep the dialogue at a high level and really challenge people on this issue in the future ? not just regurgitate USAID success stories like we did during the Bush years! Best, Matt Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Email: StremlauMH@state.gov 70','the secretary\'s speechI\'ve been hearing really incredible feedback on the secretary\'s speech. One thing that people keep saying is that this is the first time they can recall a secretary getting \"technical\" on the issue. Often times leaders just tell feel good stories. I think we really took a big step forward by laying out our vision for food security through the seven areas of focus and how we\'ll work through country-led processes like CAADP. People also really like how Megan made that great connection between Ejeta\'s life work and our plan going forward. Megan did a great job laying out the lab to farm to market to table. That\'s exactly what we\'re going for and what hasn\'t been articulated well in the past. Let\'s keep the dialogue at a high level and really challenge people on this issue in the future ? not just regurgitate USAID success stories like we did during the Bush years! Best, Matt Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Email: StremlauMH@state.gov 70','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2258 - C05763031.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2258 - C05763031.txt','Potus statement is outTHE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 28, 2009 Statement from President on the situation in Honduras I am deeply concerned by reports coming out of Honduras regarding the detention and expulsion of President Mel ? Zelaya. As the Organization of American States did on Friday, I call on all political and social actors in Honduras to respect democratic norms, the rule of law and the tenets of the Inter-American Democratic Charter. Any existing tensions and disputes must be resolved peacefully through dialogue free from any outside interference. ### nc','Potus statement is outTHE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 28, 2009 Statement from President on the situation in Honduras \"I am deeply concerned by reports coming out of Honduras regarding the detention and expulsion of President Mel ? Zelaya. As the Organization of American States did on Friday, I call on all political and social actors in Honduras to respect democratic norms, the rule of law and the tenets of the Inter-American Democratic Charter. Any existing tensions and disputes must be resolved peacefully through dialogue free from any outside interference.\" ### nc','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2259 - C05763032.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2259 - C05763032.txt','A Note fromWow!!! Love this news!! From: 79','A Note fromWow!!! Love this news!! From: 79','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('226 - C05739824.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\226 - C05739824.txt','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2260 - C05763036.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2260 - C05763036.txt','Startegy memoCan you pis bring w you today two clean copies of the startegy memo you, Cheryl, Sandy and Derek worked on so I could talk w you about today and plan a conf call to discuss tomorrow. Thx. Also, Tom Donilon told me there would be a dinner Thursday night w Kissinger, Scocroft, Zakaria, Brezinski and principals and that he wouldn\'t me to frame and lead off. So we have to get the ducks lined up. 81','Startegy memoCan you pis bring w you today two clean copies of the startegy memo you, Cheryl, Sandy and Derek worked on so I could talk w you about today and plan a conf call to discuss tomorrow. Thx. Also, Tom Donilon told me there would be a dinner Thursday night w Kissinger, Scocroft, Zakaria, Brezinski and principals and that he wouldn\'t me to frame and lead off. So we have to get the ducks lined up. 81','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2262 - C05763039.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2262 - C05763039.txt','Re: Fw:Why? B/c it reminds you of someone we now and love - aka you? :) I respect her reasoning altho I regret her sense of responsibility. Fyi','Re: Fw:Why? B/c it reminds you of someone we now and love - aka you? :) I respect her reasoning altho I regret her sense of responsibility. Fyi','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2263 - C05763040.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2263 - C05763040.txt','What time is it in Manilla - Are you awake?Fyi - iam going to ask her to head up the qddr organization process with and on diplomacy.side we\'re looking but will be desi? nated to be second to that person - on develpoment this woman that jack and I interviewed and maybe if she will and the the advisory groups we discussed. Will fill you in as we know more by monday Hi. We have a 12 hour time difference. So I was sound asleep when you sent this at nearly 2 am Manila time(smile). Just got it now - we are having blackberry troubles and I am in the southern Philippines, not back in Manila until Monday. Do you need to talk to me? If so we can figure out a time that works. Hope all is well with you. Secretary Clinton\'s video greeting was a smash success here. Still playing on TV and radio here. 82','What time is it in Manilla - Are you awake?Fyi - iam going to ask her to head up the qddr organization process with and on diplomacy.side we\'re looking but will be desi? nated to be second to that person - on develpoment this woman that jack and I interviewed and maybe if she will and the the advisory groups we discussed. Will fill you in as we know more by monday Hi. We have a 12 hour time difference. So I was sound asleep when you sent this at nearly 2 am Manila time(smile). Just got it now - we are having blackberry troubles and I am in the southern Philippines, not back in Manila until Monday. Do you need to talk to me? If so we can figure out a time that works. Hope all is well with you. Secretary Clinton\'s video greeting was a smash success here. Still playing on TV and radio here. 82','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2264 - C05763043.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2264 - C05763043.txt','Ambassador\'s Fund for-Cultural PreservationMission The U.S. Ambassador\'s Fund for Cultural Preservation, funded through the Diplomatic and Consular Program appropriation, was established in FY 2001. The Ambassador\'s Fund for Cultural Preservation provides direct small grant support to heritage preservatipn in developing countries, demonstrating U.S. respect for other cultures. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs administers the program awarding grants managed by U.S. Embassies in eligible countries. Grants have ranged from $5,000 to $978,705. To date, the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation has supported more than 500 projects worldwide, totaling $11.5 million. Funded projects include technical support for the preservation of historic buildings and sites, museum collections and forms of traditional cultural expression. Priorities In FY 2008, U.S. Ambassadors in 94 of the 132 eligible countries in the developing world responded to the call for proposals of projects supporting cultural preservation. A total of $4,731,431 was distributed in awards of grants in 72 countries and $228,000 was spent on administrative costs. 83','Ambassador\'s Fund for-Cultural PreservationMission The U.S. Ambassador\'s Fund for Cultural Preservation, funded through the Diplomatic and Consular Program appropriation, was established in FY 2001. The Ambassador\'s Fund for Cultural Preservation provides direct small grant support to heritage preservatipn in developing countries, demonstrating U.S. respect for other cultures. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs administers the program awarding grants managed by U.S. Embassies in eligible countries. Grants have ranged from $5,000 to $978,705. To date, the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation has supported more than 500 projects worldwide, totaling $11.5 million. Funded projects include technical support for the preservation of historic buildings and sites, museum collections and forms of traditional cultural expression. Priorities In FY 2008, U.S. Ambassadors in 94 of the 132 eligible countries in the developing world responded to the call for proposals of projects supporting cultural preservation. A total of $4,731,431 was distributed in awards of grants in 72 countries and $228,000 was spent on administrative costs. 83','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2265 - C05763045.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2265 - C05763045.txt','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationDo you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2)Sen Richard Lugar 3)Sen Daniel Inouye 4)Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984 5)Amb Nicholas Platt: former foreign service officer, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1987-1991 6)Amb Frank Wisner: served as Vice Chairman for AIG until retiring in Feb 09, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1991-1992 7)Richard Armitage: former Deputy Secretary of State involved in the Valerie Plame scandal after acknowledging that he was the one responsible for leaking Plame\'s name to the press 8)Rep Steve Austria (R-OH): first Filipino-American congressman 9)A/S Kurt Campbell 10)Amb Kristie Kenney: current Ambassador to the Philippines Let me know your thoughts or if you need any additional information.','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationDo you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2)Sen Richard Lugar 3)Sen Daniel Inouye 4)Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984 5)Amb Nicholas Platt: former foreign service officer, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1987-1991 6)Amb Frank Wisner: served as Vice Chairman for AIG until retiring in Feb 09, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1991-1992 7)Richard Armitage: former Deputy Secretary of State; involved in the Valerie Plame scandal after acknowledging that he was the one responsible for leaking Plame\'s name to the press 8)Rep Steve Austria (R-OH): first Filipino-American congressman 9)A/S Kurt Campbell 10)Amb Kristie Kenney: current Ambassador to the Philippines Let me know your thoughts or if you need any additional information.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2266 - C05763047.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2266 - C05763047.txt','CallsRussians saying lavrov unavailable and they don\'t know when he will call back. Also, feingold called asking if u can talk before 6:30.','CallsRussians saying lavrov unavailable and they don\'t know when he will call back. Also, feingold called asking if u can talk before 6:30.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2267 - C05763049.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2267 - C05763049.txt','#sMost interesting observation of the day, from State: A statistical analysis of the data issued by the ministry of interior suggests a perfect linear relationship between votes received by Ahmadinejad and Mousavi with an r-squared value of 0.9995, a near impossibility in nature.This suggests that the ballots were never counted or were.abandoned after it was clear Ahmadinejad was going to lose. Statistically, it is impossible to maintain such a perfect linear relationship consistently through all stages of vote counting. We would expect variation as the votes were coming in, due to differences expected between the cites and the country side and hetereogeneity amoung ethnic groups.This to me is the most concrete evidence I have seen 84','#sMost interesting observation of the day, from State: \"A statistical analysis of the data issued by the ministry of interior suggests a perfect linear relationship between votes received by Ahmadinejad and Mousavi with an r-squared value of 0.9995, a near impossibility in nature.This suggests that the ballots were never counted or were.abandoned after it was clear Ahmadinejad was going to lose. Statistically, it is impossible to maintain such a perfect linear relationship consistently through all stages of vote counting. We would expect variation as the votes were coming in, due to differences expected between the cites and the country side and hetereogeneity amoung ethnic groups.This to me is the most concrete evidence I have seen\" 84','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2268 - C05763053.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2268 - C05763053.txt','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesI am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San ? Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? 96','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesI am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San ? Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? 96','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2269 - C05763054.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2269 - C05763054.txt','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationFamily has asked for there not to be a state funeral. Suggestion is that we send a representative and that our ambassador might be best choice. What about a few leading Filipino-Americans? Do you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2) Sen Richard Lugar 3) Sen Daniel Inouye 4) Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationFamily has asked for there not to be a state funeral. Suggestion is that we send a representative and that our ambassador might be best choice. What about a few leading Filipino-Americans? Do you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2) Sen Richard Lugar 3) Sen Daniel Inouye 4) Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('227 - C05739825.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\227 - C05739825.txt','Re: vionday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 londay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Re lonclay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 FW: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 RE: vlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm Fw. Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm- Benghazi Sounds good. Copying Lona. Great I think I should go w Pat. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] You good with Pat going? Cdrn Aonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5 Pat should go. Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1 or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB _ I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. cdm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise.','Re: vionday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 londay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Re lonclay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 FW: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 RE: vlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm Fw. Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm- Benghazi Sounds good. Copying Lona. Great I think I should go w Pat. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] You good with Pat going? Cdrn Aonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5 Pat should go. Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1 or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB _ I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. cdm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2271 - C05763056.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2271 - C05763056.txt','CallsTold jim and team. and will relay message to feingold Let Jim know about Lavrov and I can\'t talk w Feingold now. What about tomorrow morning? Russians saying lavrov unavailable and they don\'t know when he will call back. Also, feingold called asking if u can talk before 6:30.','CallsTold jim and team. and will relay message to feingold Let Jim know about Lavrov and I can\'t talk w Feingold now. What about tomorrow morning? Russians saying lavrov unavailable and they don\'t know when he will call back. Also, feingold called asking if u can talk before 6:30.','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2272 - C05763057.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2272 - C05763057.txt','HondurasFyi Thanks Craig ? we\'ll make sure S gets this report. Jake: S asked Tom and me in the hall this morning how we were doing on Honduras. We noted that we have been working behind the scenes to encourage both sides in Honduras to accept the Arias proposal and to support a confidence-building visit to Honduras by a group of trusted Central American foreign ministers to prepare the ground for an Arias deal, including Zelaya\'s return under the Arias framework. Today, Tom and I have been on the phone with the Centrals and others to continue this effort. One blip: Micheletti publicly backed away today from his positive comments yesterday about the Arias plan. We worked with the Panamanians to get this fixed and there are unconfirmed reports that M has corrected himself. Meanwhile, the OAS meeting today turned into a non-event ? just as we hoped. We want Arias out front. We will keep at it. Best, ck','HondurasFyi Thanks Craig ? we\'ll make sure S gets this report. Jake: S asked Tom and me in the hall this morning how we were doing on Honduras. We noted that we have been working behind the scenes to encourage both sides in Honduras to accept the Arias proposal and to support a confidence-building visit to Honduras by a group of trusted Central American foreign ministers to prepare the ground for an Arias deal, including Zelaya\'s return under the Arias framework. Today, Tom and I have been on the phone with the Centrals and others to continue this effort. One blip: Micheletti publicly backed away today from his positive comments yesterday about the Arias plan. We worked with the Panamanians to get this fixed and there are unconfirmed reports that M has corrected himself. Meanwhile, the OAS meeting today turned into a non-event ? just as we hoped. We want Arias out front. We will keep at it. Best, ck','2016-08-01 09:54:45'),('2273 - C05763059.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2273 - C05763059.txt','LavrovContinuing various other channels including jcs Russians are saying he is unavailable and don\'t know when or if he will call in. What\'s next step?','LavrovContinuing various other channels including jcs Russians are saying he is unavailable and don\'t know when or if he will call in. What\'s next step?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2274 - C05763060.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2274 - C05763060.txt','Karzai call?What, if anything, was decided about whether I should call him? The email traffic I read has Holbrooke saying yes and Frank R disagreeing. Can you update pls.','Karzai call?What, if anything, was decided about whether I should call him? The email traffic I read has Holbrooke saying \"yes\" and Frank R disagreeing. Can you update pls.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2275 - C05763062.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2275 - C05763062.txt','#sNo, it\'s only an internal assessment from someone in the Iran Watch Office. Kay added me to their updates so I\'m seeing their internal chit chat. I have to admit I don\'t understand statistics enough to gauge it\'s accuracy, but they are trying to prove the accusation of egregious fraud. The only other #s are actual vote tallies coming from the Iranian Interior Ministry, showing Mousavi winning by far - but the #s are unconfirmed. Since it\'s after 4am in Tehran, most of the reporting now is focusing on tumult Nothing is coming from State publicly aside from what you said this afternoon. Is that going public? Is it posted on our website? Most interesting observation of the day, from State: A statistical analysis of the data issued by the ministry of interior suggests a perfect linear relationship between votes received by Ahmadinejad and Mousavi with an r-squared value of 0.9995, a near impossibility in nature.This suggests that the ballots were never counted or were abandoned after it was clear Ahmadinejad was going to lose. Statistically, it is impossible to maintain such a perfect linear relationship consistently through all stages of vote counting. We would expect variation as the votes were coming in, due to differences expected between the cites and the country side and hetereogeneity amoung ethnic groups.This to me is the most concrete evidence I have seen gs','#sNo, it\'s only an internal assessment from someone in the Iran Watch Office. Kay added me to their updates so I\'m seeing their internal chit chat. I have to admit I don\'t understand statistics enough to gauge it\'s accuracy, but they are trying to prove the accusation of egregious fraud. The only other #s are actual vote tallies coming from the Iranian Interior Ministry, showing Mousavi winning by far - but the #s are unconfirmed. Since it\'s after 4am in Tehran, most of the reporting now is focusing on tumult Nothing is coming from State publicly aside from what you said this afternoon. Is that going public? Is it posted on our website? Most interesting observation of the day, from State: \"A statistical analysis of the data issued by the ministry of interior suggests a perfect linear relationship between votes received by Ahmadinejad and Mousavi with an r-squared value of 0.9995, a near impossibility in nature.This suggests that the ballots were never counted or were abandoned after it was clear Ahmadinejad was going to lose. Statistically, it is impossible to maintain such a perfect linear relationship consistently through all stages of vote counting. We would expect variation as the votes were coming in, due to differences expected between the cites and the country side and hetereogeneity amoung ethnic groups.This to me is the most concrete evidence I have seen\" gs','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2276 - C05763065.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2276 - C05763065.txt','SpeechYes Is there a telepromter I can use tomorrow? 14C','SpeechYes Is there a telepromter I can use tomorrow? 14C','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2277 - C05763066.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2277 - C05763066.txt','Cornwall port of entryTom and I started working to confirm this afternoon. I\'ve talked to Miguel and once we know for sure we\'ll pass along. Will you check what the Canadians told us about the bridge being open and, if true, be sure Schumer and Gillibrand are told. 86','Cornwall port of entryTom and I started working to confirm this afternoon. I\'ve talked to Miguel and once we know for sure we\'ll pass along. Will you check what the Canadians told us about the bridge being open and, if true, be sure Schumer and Gillibrand are told. 86','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2278 - C05763068.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2278 - C05763068.txt','CFR latest draftB5','CFR latest draftB5','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2279 - C05763070.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2279 - C05763070.txt','SpeechI emailed it to you a few minutes ago. Do you want me to fax it as well? Pis let me know when you send--I\'m having fax trouble. Sure. Will send as soon as I can. Should we wait until you send me the cleaned up version? Sorry about the gaps and typos. Will clean it up. And of course we can chat whenever you\'re ready. It is markedly better. But, as I\'m reading thru it, I notice missing words and what appear to be gaps as a result of editing. Could you pls read carefully and could we talk in about 30 minutes? wita','SpeechI emailed it to you a few minutes ago. Do you want me to fax it as well? Pis let me know when you send--I\'m having fax trouble. Sure. Will send as soon as I can. Should we wait until you send me the cleaned up version? Sorry about the gaps and typos. Will clean it up. And of course we can chat whenever you\'re ready. It is markedly better. But, as I\'m reading thru it, I notice missing words and what appear to be gaps as a result of editing. Could you pls read carefully and could we talk in about 30 minutes? wita','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('228 - C05739826.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\228 - C05739826.txt','Fw Isakson/Corker Letter isakson/Corker Letter Isakson/Corker LetterAttachments: 9-26-12 McKeon et al to POTUS.PDF Hi Philippe, Attached is the McKeon letter. Thanks, Josh Yes, attached are 1) the Corker-Isakson letter the 2) McCain-Graham-Ayotte letter. We don\'t yet have the 10 Republican House Members letters, but are tracking it down now H Friends - Do we have the full fetter reference in this article? GOP Lawmakers Demand Details Of Deadly Attack On U.S. Consulate In Libya By Ernesto LondoPlo The Washington Post Thursday, September 27, 2012 Republican lawmakers demanded Wednesday that the Obama administration disclose details about the Sept. 11 attack on U.S. compounds in eastern Libya that killed an ambassador and three other government employees.','Fw Isakson/Corker Letter isakson/Corker Letter Isakson/Corker LetterAttachments: 9-26-12 McKeon et al to POTUS.PDF Hi Philippe, Attached is the McKeon letter. Thanks, Josh Yes, attached are 1) the Corker-Isakson letter; the 2) McCain-Graham-Ayotte letter. We don\'t yet have the 10 Republican House Members letters, but are tracking it down now H Friends - Do we have the full fetter reference in this article? GOP Lawmakers Demand Details Of Deadly Attack On U.S. Consulate In Libya By Ernesto LondoPlo The Washington Post Thursday, September 27, 2012 Republican lawmakers demanded Wednesday that the Obama administration disclose details about the Sept. 11 attack on U.S. compounds in eastern Libya that killed an ambassador and three other government employees.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2281 - C05763072.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2281 - C05763072.txt','SpeechFaxing to you now. I can\'t print email so pis fax. Thx. I emailed it to you a few minutes ago. Do you want me to fax it as well? Pls let me know when you send--I\'m having fax trouble. Sure. Will send as soon as I can. Should we wait until you send me the cleaned up version? Sorry about the gaps and typos. Will clean it up. And of course we can chat whenever you\'re ready. It is markedly better. But, as I\'m reading thru it, I notice missing words and what appear to be gaps as a result of editing. Could you pls read carefully and could we talk in about 30 minutes? ? 211','SpeechFaxing to you now. I can\'t print email so pis fax. Thx. I emailed it to you a few minutes ago. Do you want me to fax it as well? Pls let me know when you send--I\'m having fax trouble. Sure. Will send as soon as I can. Should we wait until you send me the cleaned up version? Sorry about the gaps and typos. Will clean it up. And of course we can chat whenever you\'re ready. It is markedly better. But, as I\'m reading thru it, I notice missing words and what appear to be gaps as a result of editing. Could you pls read carefully and could we talk in about 30 minutes? ? 211','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2282 - C05763076.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2282 - C05763076.txt','fax issuesYou should have received two faxes stacked together accidentally. The one you want says 9 pm on the top left. I am sending the remaining pages (about 5-6) now. The one that says 8:15 pm is the wrong version so ignore it. ? 212','fax issuesYou should have received two faxes stacked together accidentally. The one you want says \"9 pm\" on the top left. I am sending the remaining pages (about 5-6) now. The one that says 8:15 pm is the wrong version so ignore it. ? 212','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2283 - C05763077.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2283 - C05763077.txt','Mini Schedule 7/14/099:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En route White House 9:55 am ARRIVE White House 10:00 am PRESIDENT\'S EXPANDED BILATERAL w/DUTCH PRIME MINISTER 10:30 am JAN PETER BALICENENDE White House Oval Office 10:30 am PRESIDENT\'S STATEMENT TO THE PRESS w/ PM BALKENEDE 10:45 am White House Oval Office 10:50 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 10:55 am ARRIVE State Department 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/UNDER SECRETARY ELLEN TAUSCHER 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/DUTCH FOREIGN MINISTER MAXIME \'VERHAGEN 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 3:30 pm PHOTO OPS (3) 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Outer Office and Marshall Room 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/LATVIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MARIS RIEKSTINS 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:45 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/BRITISH FS DAVID MILIBAND 5:05 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEICLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route Private Residence 6:50 pm ARRIVE Private Residence FYI: 9:15 am POTUS PRE-BRIEF MEETING Oval Office 9:30 am POTUS ONE-ON-ONE w/DUTCH PM BALDENEDE 10:00am Oval Office ### ?','Mini Schedule 7/14/099:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En route White House 9:55 am ARRIVE White House 10:00 am PRESIDENT\'S EXPANDED BILATERAL w/DUTCH PRIME MINISTER 10:30 am JAN PETER BALICENENDE White House Oval Office 10:30 am PRESIDENT\'S STATEMENT TO THE PRESS w/ PM BALKENEDE 10:45 am White House Oval Office 10:50 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 10:55 am ARRIVE State Department 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/UNDER SECRETARY ELLEN TAUSCHER 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/DUTCH FOREIGN MINISTER MAXIME \'VERHAGEN 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 3:30 pm PHOTO OPS (3) 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Outer Office and Marshall Room 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/LATVIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MARIS RIEKSTINS 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:45 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/BRITISH FS DAVID MILIBAND 5:05 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEICLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route Private Residence 6:50 pm ARRIVE Private Residence FYI: 9:15 am POTUS PRE-BRIEF MEETING Oval Office 9:30 am POTUS ONE-ON-ONE w/DUTCH PM BALDENEDE 10:00am Oval Office ### ?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2284 - C05763078.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2284 - C05763078.txt','Higher Education Dinner on August 17 - Proposed Guest ListHRC: Below is the recommended guest list for the August 17 Education Dinner. I solicited input from Nina F, AMS, and John. I think it\'s a good list but you should look through it ? it\'s long (19) b/c there likely will be a large number who will not be available in August given the academic calendar. We will work our way down it to get 12-14 outside attendees leaving about 6 seats for State. The guest list includes university and college presidents, scholars, public intellectuals and journalists who have thought creatively about the role higher education is playing and could play as part of smart diplomacy. Once you sign off on this guest list for invitations (so add or subject any), I will work with Anne-Marie to discuss format and assignments for folks for speaking.','Higher Education Dinner on August 17 - Proposed Guest ListHRC: Below is the recommended guest list for the August 17 Education Dinner. I solicited input from Nina F, AMS, and John. I think it\'s a good list but you should look through it ? it\'s long (19) b/c there likely will be a large number who will not be available in August given the academic calendar. We will work our way down it to get 12-14 outside attendees leaving about 6 seats for State. The guest list includes university and college presidents, scholars, public intellectuals and journalists who have thought creatively about the role higher education is playing and could play as part of \"smart diplomacy\". Once you sign off on this guest list for invitations (so add or subject any), I will work with Anne-Marie to discuss format and assignments for folks for speaking.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2285 - C05763079.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2285 - C05763079.txt','ScheduleFor tonite, I tentatively told usss an 8pm departure from house. Is that ok? For tomorrow, the mitchell meeting is confirmed for 5pm. So I will confirm doctor for after the mitchell mtg around 615pm. Ok? IAA','ScheduleFor tonite, I tentatively told usss an 8pm departure from house. Is that ok? For tomorrow, the mitchell meeting is confirmed for 5pm. So I will confirm doctor for after the mitchell mtg around 615pm. Ok? IAA','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2287 - C05763083.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2287 - C05763083.txt','Re:He can do non secure and I will tell them 2. I can do at 2.','Re:He can do non secure and I will tell them 2. I can do at 2.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2288 - C05763085.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2288 - C05763085.txt','Higher Education Dinner on August 17 - Proposed Guest ListB6 I don\'t see September. in this role as much as women\'s roles and rights which I\'d like to do dinner on in early B5 I\'d like to add a community college leader like whom I know well or someone else you can identify. Jill Biden gave a well-received speech about comm coils in Paris before a big international audience and generated a lot of interest. Also a lot of the higher ed in the developing world is church based and funded. The Methodists have started a large university in Africa. There are other examples like the college in Lahore Lugar mentioned to me. We should have a rep of this segment of higher ed operating in other countries. And . .works for the fastest growing college network in the world, Laureate Universities, started by Doug Becker who Bill likes a lot. It\'s a for-profit model that should be represented. Also one of the real world problems is getting more students into the US to study. Our typical costs are prohibitive. Beria College in Kentucky, charges no tuition but requires all students to work and attracts a lot B6 of foreign students.','Higher Education Dinner on August 17 - Proposed Guest ListB6 I don\'t see September. in this role as much as women\'s roles and rights which I\'d like to do dinner on in early B5 I\'d like to add a community college leader like whom I know well or someone else you can identify. Jill Biden gave a well-received speech about comm coils in Paris before a big international audience and generated a lot of interest. Also a lot of the higher ed in the developing world is church based and funded. The Methodists have started a large university in Africa. There are other examples like the college in Lahore Lugar mentioned to me. We should have a rep of this segment of higher ed operating in other countries. And . .works for the fastest growing college network in the world, Laureate Universities, started by Doug Becker who Bill likes a lot. It\'s a for-profit model that should be represented. Also one of the real world problems is getting more students into the US to study. Our typical costs are prohibitive. Beria College in Kentucky, charges no tuition but requires all students to work and attracts a lot B6 of foreign students.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2289 - C05763087.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2289 - C05763087.txt','Thank youHi Cheryl! Thank you, thank you, thank you for everything you\'ve done the last few months. I\'m very excited to finally begin this new adventure with the Secretary and really wanted to thank you for all you did to make this possible. I look forward to working with you on Haiti and a host of other issues within the Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean. My number at USAID will be and I will send along my new e-mail as soon as its assigned. Thanks again for everything! Mildred','Thank youHi Cheryl! Thank you, thank you, thank you for everything you\'ve done the last few months. I\'m very excited to finally begin this new adventure with the Secretary and really wanted to thank you for all you did to make this possible. I look forward to working with you on Haiti and a host of other issues within the Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean. My number at USAID will be and I will send along my new e-mail as soon as its assigned. Thanks again for everything! Mildred','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('229 - C05739827.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\229 - C05739827.txt','Re: 4onday November 26 from 2:35- 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi Done think I should go w Pat. _ You good with Pat going? Cdm - - Pat should go. Cheryl, WI-I has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB','Re: 4onday November 26 from 2:35- 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi Done think I should go w Pat. _ You good with Pat going? Cdm - - Pat should go. Cheryl, WI-I has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2290 - C05763089.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2290 - C05763089.txt','UpdateRELEASE IN PART B1,1.4(B),1.4(D) Russians saying that lavrov could talk after 10:30 am but phil sent message below and doesn\'t think u need to call any longer. Bill burns concurs. Ok to tell them no need for a call? They r supposedly tracking lavrov down on vacation. 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 EUMM reported no overnight incidents and Georgian Interior Ministry concurs. We are still seeking solid confirmation of all this and conveying messages to parties but with things moving in right direction I don\'t think S-Lay call is any longer necessary. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 08/01/2024','UpdateRELEASE IN PART B1,1.4(B),1.4(D) Russians saying that lavrov could talk after 10:30 am but phil sent message below and doesn\'t think u need to call any longer. Bill burns concurs. Ok to tell them no need for a call? They r supposedly tracking lavrov down on vacation. 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 EUMM reported no overnight incidents and Georgian Interior Ministry concurs. We are still seeking solid confirmation of all this and conveying messages to parties but with things moving in right direction I don\'t think S-Lay call is any longer necessary. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 08/01/2024','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2291 - C05763090.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2291 - C05763090.txt','Monday scheduleNot sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 Iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scoff gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do Jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 14','Monday scheduleNot sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 Iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scoff gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do Jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 14','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2292 - C05763092.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2292 - C05763092.txt','Joe DiMentodone Pls call Joe and ask him for Judy Rupert\'s email and phone info. When you have it, pls call or email her to tell her how to contact me. 192','Joe DiMentodone Pls call Joe and ask him for Judy Rupert\'s email and phone info. When you have it, pls call or email her to tell her how to contact me. 192','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2293 - C05763095.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2293 - C05763095.txt','Monday scheduleThank you, spotty blackberry service where I am for a few hours! Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? lc','Monday scheduleThank you, spotty blackberry service where I am for a few hours! Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? lc','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2294 - C05763096.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2294 - C05763096.txt','Spanish fmSpanish FM Moratinos has requested to speak with you today. Tom can give u verbal download but below are basic points. Let me know if u want us to set up call Points: - We condemn the effort to remove Zelaya from office. - We are working within the OAS and with our regional partners to resolve this situation quickly and in a manner that restores democratic order. - We appreciate the role Spain played in winning quick EU condemnation of the coup attempt. - Our work is not done. Rebuilding trust among competing political institutions and reducing polarization within Honduras will take a lot of work. We hope Spain will work with us and the OAS to ensure a restoration of democratic order that will allow Honduras to carry through with it electoral timetable (presidential vote scheduled for November) Note from torn: Aside from the statements issued by the President and the Secretary, we have been working in the OAS Permanent Council fashioning a consensus resolution mapping out a path forward, reaching out to regional partners ( I have spoken twice with Salvadoran President Funes, and our Ambassadors have been working with other Central American leaders), and working within Honduras to limit the damage to Honduras institutions.  1ro','Spanish fmSpanish FM Moratinos has requested to speak with you today. Tom can give u verbal download but below are basic points. Let me know if u want us to set up call Points: - We condemn the effort to remove Zelaya from office. - We are working within the OAS and with our regional partners to resolve this situation quickly and in a manner that restores democratic order. - We appreciate the role Spain played in winning quick EU condemnation of the coup attempt. - Our work is not done. Rebuilding trust among competing political institutions and reducing polarization within Honduras will take a lot of work. We hope Spain will work with us and the OAS to ensure a restoration of democratic order that will allow Honduras to carry through with it electoral timetable (presidential vote scheduled for November) Note from torn: Aside from the statements issued by the President and the Secretary, we have been working in the OAS Permanent Council fashioning a consensus resolution mapping out a path forward, reaching out to regional partners ( I have spoken twice with Salvadoran President Funes, and our Ambassadors have been working with other Central American leaders), and working within Honduras to limit the damage to Honduras institutions. ; 1ro','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2295 - C05763097.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2295 - C05763097.txt','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s smart power, according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy realists and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish realist foreign policy adviser Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian Joseph Nye, a major proponent of soft power, the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism Brent Scowcroft the realist national security adviser under George H.W. Bush Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s \"smart power,\" according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy \"realists\" and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state; George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state; Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish \"realist\" foreign policy adviser; Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian; Joseph Nye, a major proponent of \"soft power,\" the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion; Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism; Brent Scowcroft; the \"realist\" national security adviser under George H.W. Bush; Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state; John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress; and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2296 - C05763098.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2296 - C05763098.txt','TonitePlane is preparing for a 6pm wheels up. Is that ok? Earlier? Later?','TonitePlane is preparing for a 6pm wheels up. Is that ok? Earlier? Later?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2297 - C05763099.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2297 - C05763099.txt','TomorrowFor morning appointments. - Catherine 6:45am (so she can do everything) - Barbara: 7:15am - Isabelle: 7:30am','TomorrowFor morning appointments. - Catherine 6:45am (so she can do everything) - Barbara: 7:15am - Isabelle: 7:30am','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2298 - C05763100.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2298 - C05763100.txt','Monday scheduleWill do -- I just sent Sarah F an email and will report back. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule?','Monday scheduleWill do -- I just sent Sarah F an email and will report back. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2299 - C05763103.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2299 - C05763103.txt','A possiblErCandidateDear all, AM','A possiblErCandidateDear all, AM','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('23 - C05739580.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\23 - C05739580.txt','H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya. SidAttachments: hrc memo magariat attack on US in Libya 091212.docx Pis print. CONFIDENTIAL September 12, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya. SidAttachments: hrc memo magariat attack on US in Libya 091212.docx Pis print. CONFIDENTIAL September 12, 2012 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('230 - C05739829.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\230 - C05739829.txt','Google and YouTubeSue just called back and the block will stay through Monday. They will not/not be unblocking it before then. Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633','Google and YouTubeSue just called back and the block will stay through Monday. They will not/not be unblocking it before then. Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2300 - C05763109.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2300 - C05763109.txt','Your faithful attendees at Speech RE:See below Kennedy McHale Tauscher Verma Brimmer Gordon Crowley Shapiro Slaughter Holbrooke Mitchell Stern Goldberg Ross Gottemoeller Bosworth ? maybe Can I see the list please','Your faithful attendees at Speech RE:See below Kennedy McHale Tauscher Verma Brimmer Gordon Crowley Shapiro Slaughter Holbrooke Mitchell Stern Goldberg Ross Gottemoeller Bosworth ? maybe Can I see the list please','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2301 - C05763110.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2301 - C05763110.txt','Call listRevise as follows: I spoke w the following so remove-- Snowe Yang McConnell Baugh LaHood Webb','Call listRevise as follows: I spoke w the following so remove-- Snowe Yang McConnell Baugh LaHood Webb','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2302 - C05763112.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2302 - C05763112.txt','TodayI will take you down there, we have to make an appointment Let me know your availability So sorry to have missed you today. Huma mentioned the art dept. Let me know your thoghts and schedule. Do you have any time on Wednesday ? Rosemarie On Jun 29, 2009, at 8:19 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > I\'d love to see you! > I\'ll be in to see cheryl at 10:00am today. Don\'t know your schedule > but just so you know r inR','TodayI will take you down there, we have to make an appointment Let me know your availability So sorry to have missed you today. Huma mentioned the art dept. Let me know your thoghts and schedule. Do you have any time on Wednesday ? Rosemarie On Jun 29, 2009, at 8:19 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > I\'d love to see you! > I\'ll be in to see cheryl at 10:00am today. Don\'t know your schedule > but just so you know r inR','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2304 - C05763117.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2304 - C05763117.txt','Monday scheduleHe would be happy to see you tomorrow immediately following the Small Group meeting. Two minor additions -- 7:30am phone call with Columbian President Uribe (his request) was confirmed. And Jack Lew would like to see you around 2:00pm to talk to you about trade before you leave for your trip so will work in. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 19','Monday scheduleHe would be happy to see you tomorrow immediately following the Small Group meeting. Two minor additions -- 7:30am phone call with Columbian President Uribe (his request) was confirmed. And Jack Lew would like to see you around 2:00pm to talk to you about trade before you leave for your trip so will work in. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 19','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2305 - C05763118.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2305 - C05763118.txt','Shanghai ExpoIn the good news department... Great news from Chevron! Just spoke to the senior VP for govt affairs, who confirmed that CEO Dave O\'Reillys letter to S meant that Chevron has signed on to be a global partner at 5 mil so we\'re moving closer to our goal, thanks to her! Maybe that could entice the press to do a story now on her leadership.i 198','Shanghai ExpoIn the good news department... Great news from Chevron! Just spoke to the senior VP for govt affairs, who confirmed that CEO Dave O\'Reilly\"s letter to S meant that Chevron has signed on to be a global partner at 5 mil so we\'re moving closer to our goal, thanks to her! Maybe that could entice the press to do a story now on her leadership.i 198','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2306 - C05763119.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2306 - C05763119.txt','TomorrowIt will be tricky -- his swearing in is at 10:00am which is during your Iran Video Conference. If for some reason it ends early, you could stop by. I will list it as an FYI and let Claire know as well. Charles Rivkin, the new Amb is being sworn in tomorrow, and asked me to please come. Is there any way I could be there at all?','TomorrowIt will be tricky -- his swearing in is at 10:00am which is during your Iran Video Conference. If for some reason it ends early, you could stop by. I will list it as an FYI and let Claire know as well. Charles Rivkin, the new Amb is being sworn in tomorrow, and asked me to please come. Is there any way I could be there at all?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2307 - C05763121.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2307 - C05763121.txt','TomorrowYes, we can certainly do that. Could we postpone start of video conf so I could meet his family? It will be tricky -- his swearing in is at 10:00am which is during your Iran Video Conference. If for some reason it ends early, you could stop by. I will list it as an FYI and let Claire know as well. Charles Rivkin, the new Amb is being sworn in tomorrow, and asked me to please come. Is there any way I could be there at all?','TomorrowYes, we can certainly do that. Could we postpone start of video conf so I could meet his family? It will be tricky -- his swearing in is at 10:00am which is during your Iran Video Conference. If for some reason it ends early, you could stop by. I will list it as an FYI and let Claire know as well. Charles Rivkin, the new Amb is being sworn in tomorrow, and asked me to please come. Is there any way I could be there at all?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2308 - C05763123.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2308 - C05763123.txt','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010Did we regret this? Madam Secretary, That would be more than fine. I appreciate you even looking to see if this may work. On another note I wanted to send congratulations to you on the announcement of your daughters engagement. I know you are proud of her and rightfully so. Also I had dinner last night with a mutual friend of ours, Sen Lindsay Graham. Lindsay always talks how much he likes you and said if I were to be in contact with you to say hi from him. Stay well and I look forward to hearing and seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Terry-- So sorry I haven\'t responded before but I\'ve been hip deep in the rollout of the Afghanistan strategy. I am trying hard to accept this invite but haven\'t been able to nail down. We will let you know one way or the other by end of next week. Is that ok? I hope you, your family and the futures markets are all well! My very best wishes, Hillary Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010Did we regret this? Madam Secretary, That would be more than fine. I appreciate you even looking to see if this may work. On another note I wanted to send congratulations to you on the announcement of your daughters engagement. I know you are proud of her and rightfully so. Also I had dinner last night with a mutual friend of ours, Sen Lindsay Graham. Lindsay always talks how much he likes you and said if I were to be in contact with you to say hi from him. Stay well and I look forward to hearing and seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Terry-- So sorry I haven\'t responded before but I\'ve been hip deep in the rollout of the Afghanistan strategy. I am trying hard to accept this invite but haven\'t been able to nail down. We will let you know one way or the other by end of next week. Is that ok? I hope you, your family and the futures markets are all well! My very best wishes, Hillary Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2309 - C05763124.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2309 - C05763124.txt','TomorrowTough cause ur schedule is so crazy. We can try. Charles Rivkin, the new Amb is being sworn in tomorrow, and asked me to please come. Is there any way I could be there at all? 22','TomorrowTough cause ur schedule is so crazy. We can try. Charles Rivkin, the new Amb is being sworn in tomorrow, and asked me to please come. Is there any way I could be there at all? 22','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('231 - C05739830.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\231 - C05739830.txt','ScheduleMS, please find below tomorrow\'s final draft. Two items to mention ? David Hale may ask you to see Issac Molho, he is likely in town tomorrow. Secondly, Laurene Jobs has asked to see yott on Monday or Tuesday. She has just returned from overseas travel and would like to check in. Thank you -- Lona 8:25 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time 10 minutes] 8:35 am ARRIVE State Department 8:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am PHOTOS 10:15 am Treaty Room Staff: Claire 7, t\' Floor Blue Coats and Families Joel Wiegert and Family, departing E Staff Heidi Crebo-Rediker and Family 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 2.00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PHOTOS 2.15 pm Treaty Room Staff: Claire Webster University, DC Region (14 people) 7th Floor Blue Coats and Families 2:25 pm DEPART State Department En route White House [drive time: 5 minutes] 2.30 pm 2.35 pm 3:20 pm ARRIVE White House B5 White House Situation Room Contact Caroline Krency Office 202-456-6317, CLOSED PRESS B6','ScheduleMS, please find below tomorrow\'s final draft. Two items to mention ? David Hale may ask you to see Issac Molho, he is likely in town tomorrow. Secondly, Laurene Jobs has asked to see yott on Monday or Tuesday. She has just returned from overseas travel and would like to check in. Thank you -- Lona 8:25 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time 10 minutes] 8:35 am ARRIVE State Department 8:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am PHOTOS 10:15 am Treaty Room Staff: Claire 7, t\' Floor \"Blue Coats\" and Families Joel Wiegert and Family, departing E Staff Heidi Crebo-Rediker and Family 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 2.00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PHOTOS 2.15 pm Treaty Room Staff: Claire Webster University, DC Region (14 people) 7th Floor \"Blue Coats\" and Families 2:25 pm DEPART State Department En route White House [drive time: 5 minutes] 2.30 pm 2.35 pm 3:20 pm ARRIVE White House B5 White House Situation Room Contact Caroline Krency Office 202-456-6317, CLOSED PRESS B6','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2310 - C05763125.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2310 - C05763125.txt','SpeechGood. Just incorporating some line edits from Cheryl and want to make sure I got all of yours in. Have been getting feedback from Podesta et. al. Will have new draft to you shortly. How\'s it coming?','SpeechGood. Just incorporating some line edits from Cheryl and want to make sure I got all of yours in. Have been getting feedback from Podesta et. al. Will have new draft to you shortly. How\'s it coming?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2311 - C05763130.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2311 - C05763130.txt','ScheduleWill do. Pls add as option: April 25--EMILY\'S LIST 25th anniversary. 200','ScheduleWill do. Pls add as option: April 25--EMILY\'S LIST 25th anniversary. 200','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2312 - C05763131.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2312 - C05763131.txt','Re:Ok. Let\'s do him, Mcguinness and Gates and F-Fasi. Probably from the office to ensure a good connection.','Re:Ok. Let\'s do him, Mcguinness and Gates and F-Fasi. Probably from the office to ensure a good connection.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2313 - C05763132.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2313 - C05763132.txt','SpeechYou will have a tight draft in 30 minutes ? at 8:15-ish.. Ok. Good. Just incorporating some line edits from Cheryl and want to make sure I got all of yours in. Have been getting feedback from Podesta et. al. Will have new draft to you shortly. How\'s it coming? 201','SpeechYou will have a tight draft in 30 minutes ? at 8:15-ish.. Ok. Good. Just incorporating some line edits from Cheryl and want to make sure I got all of yours in. Have been getting feedback from Podesta et. al. Will have new draft to you shortly. How\'s it coming? 201','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2314 - C05763133.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2314 - C05763133.txt','A possible candidate B6 A possible andidate A possible candidateYes - I have a call with at 845 so can call after that Let\'s follow up. Also what happened w should we try to promoteF7? Can we talk tonight? ? Did Jack ever talk to her? And what about ? And Fyi Dear all, AM','A possible candidate B6 A possible andidate A possible candidateYes - I have a call with at 845 so can call after that Let\'s follow up. Also what happened w should we try to promoteF7? Can we talk tonight? ? Did Jack ever talk to her? And what about ? And Fyi Dear all, AM','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2315 - C05763134.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2315 - C05763134.txt','Budget updateThree reactions: You are a miracle worker. We\'re a good team. And, we will surely miss Rob Nabors. Any chance he\'d come work w us? We are very close to settled with OMB. B5 In addition to the in fee generated revenue, we have an additional in new money and they are providing an additional directly to Treasury for the multilateral food initiative. This means that of the that you discussed with the President, the budget will reflect77of new resources in State and n Treasury). The one condition on the top line is that the State/USAID percentage increase cannot be greater than Defense ? which is now 3 percent, which is why part of the multilateral food assistance funding is going directly to Treasury. As they work through the details of the numbers, this is the one place that we could face a last minute issue if the percentages get out of alignment. In terms of policy this has all of the restorations to initiatives that we discussed last week and also adds to MCC (OMB made this part of the agreement). In food security, with the combination of from State/USAID and in new money will add to the multilateral initiative we will fund the nutrition component within the State/USAID levels. Global engagement will be funded at of new money and we will be able to restore the proposal to increase in State and USAID staffing. While the staff increases will be funded at 50 percent of the originally proposed levels, with carryover balances because prior year appropriations were delayed there will be a very strong continuation of new recruitment. It should feel like we are on track and will add much needed capacity ? much better than a pause. While we still have a risk that the fee proposal may,not be accepted, we now have of cushion in new State ops funding which means our absolute risk vs. current levels is only . We also get the upside that any additional fee revenues above projections will come to State and the permanent transfer of revenues, if enacted, will provide long term stability in State ops funding. I talked to Karl yesterday about Afghanistan funding and I think he appreciates that we have made big progress, but he is still thinking about weighing in on the need for full funding. I told him that we expect funding levels that will permit us','Budget updateThree reactions: You are a miracle worker. We\'re a good team. And, we will surely miss Rob Nabors. Any chance he\'d come work w us? We are very close to settled with OMB. B5 In addition to the in fee generated revenue, we have an additional in new money and they are providing an additional directly to Treasury for the multilateral food initiative. This means that of the that you discussed with the President, the budget will reflect77of new resources in State and n Treasury). The one condition on the top line is that the State/USAID percentage increase cannot be greater than Defense ? which is now 3 percent, which is why part of the multilateral food assistance funding is going directly to Treasury. As they work through the details of the numbers, this is the one place that we could face a last minute issue if the percentages get out of alignment. In terms of policy this has all of the restorations to initiatives that we discussed last week and also adds to MCC (OMB made this part of the agreement). In food security, with the combination of from State/USAID and in new money will add to the multilateral initiative; we will fund the nutrition component within the State/USAID levels. Global engagement will be funded at of new money and we will be able to restore the proposal to increase in State and USAID staffing. While the staff increases will be funded at 50 percent of the originally proposed levels, with carryover balances because prior year appropriations were delayed there will be a very strong continuation of new recruitment. It should feel like we are on track and will add much needed capacity ? much better than a pause. While we still have a risk that the fee proposal may,not be accepted, we now have of cushion in new State ops funding which means our absolute risk vs. current levels is only . We also get the upside that any additional fee revenues above projections will come to State and the permanent transfer of revenues, if enacted, will provide long term stability in State ops funding. I talked to Karl yesterday about Afghanistan funding and I think he appreciates that we have made big progress, but he is still thinking about weighing in on the need for full funding. I told him that we expect funding levels that will permit us','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2316 - C05763136.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2316 - C05763136.txt','finallyAttachments: CFR 7.14.09 815 pm.doc 202','finallyAttachments: CFR 7.14.09 815 pm.doc 202','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2317 - C05763137.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2317 - C05763137.txt','Budget updateAlso, I think it would be better for Karl to prepare a very specific budget/spending plan working w S/RAP rather than protesting so we could see specifically what, if any, spendable gaps exist. And a very happy, healthy new year to you and yours! We are very close to settled with OMB. B5 In addition to the in fee generated revenue, we have an additional in new money and they are providing an additional directly to Treasury for the multilateral food initiative. This means that of the that you discussed with the President, the budget will reflect of new resources in State and n Treasury). The one condition on the top line is that the State/USAID percentage increase cannot be greater than Defense ? which is now 3 percent, which is why part of the multilateral food assistance funding is going directly to Treasury. As they work through the details of the numbers, this is the one place that we could face a last minute issue if the percentages get out of alignment. In terms of policy this has all of the restorations to initiatives that we discussed last week and also adds to MCC (OMB made this part of the agreement). In food security, with the combination of from State/USAID and in new money will add to the multilateral initiative we will fund the nutrition component within the State/USAID levels. Global engagement will be funded at of new money and we will be able to restore the proposal to increase in State and USAID staffing. While the staff increases will be funded at 50 percent of the originally proposed levels, with carryover balances because prior year appropriations were delayed there will be a very strong continuation of new recruitment. It should feel like we are on track and will add much needed capacity ? much better than a pause. While we still have a risk that the fee proposal may not be accepted, we now have of cushion in new State ops funding which means our absolute risk vs. current levels is only We also get the upside that any additional fee revenues above projections will come to State and the permanent transfer of revenues, if enacted, will provide long term stability in State ops funding.','Budget updateAlso, I think it would be better for Karl to prepare a very specific budget/spending plan working w S/RAP rather than protesting so we could see specifically what, if any, spendable gaps exist. And a very happy, healthy new year to you and yours! We are very close to settled with OMB. B5 In addition to the in fee generated revenue, we have an additional in new money and they are providing an additional directly to Treasury for the multilateral food initiative. This means that of the that you discussed with the President, the budget will reflect of new resources in State and n Treasury). The one condition on the top line is that the State/USAID percentage increase cannot be greater than Defense ? which is now 3 percent, which is why part of the multilateral food assistance funding is going directly to Treasury. As they work through the details of the numbers, this is the one place that we could face a last minute issue if the percentages get out of alignment. In terms of policy this has all of the restorations to initiatives that we discussed last week and also adds to MCC (OMB made this part of the agreement). In food security, with the combination of from State/USAID and in new money will add to the multilateral initiative; we will fund the nutrition component within the State/USAID levels. Global engagement will be funded at of new money and we will be able to restore the proposal to increase in State and USAID staffing. While the staff increases will be funded at 50 percent of the originally proposed levels, with carryover balances because prior year appropriations were delayed there will be a very strong continuation of new recruitment. It should feel like we are on track and will add much needed capacity ? much better than a pause. While we still have a risk that the fee proposal may not be accepted, we now have of cushion in new State ops funding which means our absolute risk vs. current levels is only We also get the upside that any additional fee revenues above projections will come to State and the permanent transfer of revenues, if enacted, will provide long term stability in State ops funding.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2319 - C05763139.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2319 - C05763139.txt','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a campaign of persecution against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found a basis of evidence against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was no basis for the police recommendation and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a \"campaign of persecution\" against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found \"a basis of evidence\" against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was \"no basis for the police recommendation\" and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('232 - C05739831.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\232 - C05739831.txt','ARB PanelFYI Steve Catherine Bertini agreed to serve on the ARB panel today. Her best email is B6 If we could finalize the entire panel today and get formal letters out to them for their service, that would be ideal so they can begin next week. Best. cdm','ARB PanelFYI Steve Catherine Bertini agreed to serve on the ARB panel today. Her best email is B6 If we could finalize the entire panel today and get formal letters out to them for their service, that would be ideal so they can begin next week. Best. cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2320 - C05763140.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2320 - C05763140.txt','Year end reportI feel a little guilty asking about the report but could we get an outline by the weekend?','Year end reportI feel a little guilty asking about the report but could we get an outline by the weekend?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2321 - C05763144.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2321 - C05763144.txt','Whitehaven cocktail tablesAre you around this week? If you have any time we could look at coffee tables for the den. I\'d love to see the new additions to your office also. How\'s the elbow? Rosemarie nr','Whitehaven cocktail tablesAre you around this week? If you have any time we could look at coffee tables for the den. I\'d love to see the new additions to your office also. How\'s the elbow? Rosemarie nr','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2322 - C05763145.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2322 - C05763145.txt','SpeechI will send latest to them. WH has reviewed too. 203','SpeechI will send latest to them. WH has reviewed too. 203','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2323 - C05763148.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2323 - C05763148.txt','Am up and can talkWas on calls late neg prss lang on our issues','Am up and can talkWas on calls late neg prss lang on our issues','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2324 - C05763153.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2324 - C05763153.txt','SpeechSorry about the gaps and typos. Will clean it up. And of course we can chat whenever you\'re ready. It is markedly better. But, as I\'m reading thru it, I notice missing words and what appear to be gaps as a result of editing. Could you pis read carefully and could we talk in about 30 minutes? 205','SpeechSorry about the gaps and typos. Will clean it up. And of course we can chat whenever you\'re ready. It is markedly better. But, as I\'m reading thru it, I notice missing words and what appear to be gaps as a result of editing. Could you pis read carefully and could we talk in about 30 minutes? 205','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2325 - C05763154.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2325 - C05763154.txt','SpeechSure. Will send as soon as I can. Should we wait until you send me the cleaned up version? Sorry about the gaps and typos. Will clean it up. And of course we can chat whenever you\'re ready. It is markedly better. But, as I\'m reading thru it, I notice missing words and what appear to be gaps as a result of editing. Could you pls read carefully and could we talk in about 30 minutes? 206','SpeechSure. Will send as soon as I can. Should we wait until you send me the cleaned up version? Sorry about the gaps and typos. Will clean it up. And of course we can chat whenever you\'re ready. It is markedly better. But, as I\'m reading thru it, I notice missing words and what appear to be gaps as a result of editing. Could you pls read carefully and could we talk in about 30 minutes? 206','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2326 - C05763155.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2326 - C05763155.txt','Wear a dark color today.Maybe the new dark green suit Or blue','Wear a dark color today.Maybe the new dark green suit Or blue','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2327 - C05763157.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2327 - C05763157.txt','SpeechWill do Can you also fax one to Bill at home in NY? Do you have #? Sure. Will send as soon as I can. Should we wait until you send me the cleaned up version? Sorry about the gaps and typos. Will clean it up. And of course we can chat whenever you\'re ready. It is markedly better. But, as I\'m reading thru it, I notice missing words and what appear to be gaps as a result of editing. Could you pls read carefully and could we talk in about 30 minutes? 207','SpeechWill do Can you also fax one to Bill at home in NY? Do you have #? Sure. Will send as soon as I can. Should we wait until you send me the cleaned up version? Sorry about the gaps and typos. Will clean it up. And of course we can chat whenever you\'re ready. It is markedly better. But, as I\'m reading thru it, I notice missing words and what appear to be gaps as a result of editing. Could you pls read carefully and could we talk in about 30 minutes? 207','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2328 - C05763159.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2328 - C05763159.txt','CFR 7 14 09 9 pm cleanAttachments: CFR 7 14 09 9 pm clean.doc I hope I got all the gaps/typos. Will send to WJC now. 208','CFR 7 14 09 9 pm cleanAttachments: CFR 7 14 09 9 pm clean.doc I hope I got all the gaps/typos. Will send to WJC now. 208','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2329 - C05763160.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2329 - C05763160.txt','Still trying to connect butI agree w Philippe. agree - point I have been making. but you should know push is coming from PIR bic he believes we are putting ourselves at center where we don\'t belong so he is pushing them to make clear lines of distinction and that nuance is getting lost in the blame game (particularly bic initial stories suggested State had failed to revoke visas -- which was an inaccurate characterization) If we don\'t until you are off train, I am concerned that State not come across as defensive and blame-shifting to NCTC the way Ian and PJ sounded yesterday. We should say we are investigating and will work w other parts of govt to be sure we are all as vigilant and effective as possible. Do you agree?','Still trying to connect butI agree w Philippe. agree - point I have been making. but you should know push is coming from PIR bic he believes we are putting ourselves at center where we don\'t belong so he is pushing them to make clear lines of distinction and that nuance is getting lost in the blame game (particularly bic initial stories suggested State had failed to revoke visas -- which was an inaccurate characterization) If we don\'t until you are off train, I am concerned that State not come across as defensive and blame-shifting to NCTC the way Ian and PJ sounded yesterday. We should say we are investigating and will work w other parts of govt to be sure we are all as vigilant and effective as possible. Do you agree?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('233 - C05739832.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\233 - C05739832.txt','DNI StatementSeptember 28, 2012 Statement by the Director of Public Affairs for National Intelligence Shawn Turner on the intelligence related to the terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya In the aftermath of the terrorist attack on U.S. personnel and facilities in Benghazi, Libya, the Intelligence Community launched a comprehensive effort to determine the circumstances surrounding the assault and to identity the mpetrators. We also reviewed all available intelligence to determine if there might be follow-on attacks against our people or facilities in Libya or elsewhere in the world. As the Intelligence Community collects and analyzes more information related to the attack, our understanding of the event continues to evolve. In the immediate aftermath. there was information that led us to assess that the attack began spontaneously following protests earlier that day at our embassy in Cairo. We provided that initial assessment to Executive Branch officials and members of Congress, who used that information to discuss the attack publicly and provide updates as they became available. Throughout our investigation we continued to emphasize that information gathered was preliminary and evolving. As we learned more about the attack, we revised our initial assessment to reflect new information indicating that it was a deliberate and organized terrorist attack carried out by extremists. It remains unclear if any group or person exercised overall command and control of the attack, and if extremist group leaders directed their members to participate. However, we do assess that some of those involved were linked to gmups affiliated with or sympathetic to al-Qa`ida. We continue to make progress, but there remain many unanswered questions. As more information becomes available our analysis will continue to evolve and we will obtain a more complete understanding of the circumstances surrounding the terrorist attack. We continue to support the ongoing FBI investigation and the State Department review of the Benghazi terrorist attack, pmviding the full capabilities and resources of the Intelligence Community to those efforts. We also will continue to meet our responsibility to keep Congress fully and currently informed. For its part, the Intelligence Community will continue to follow the information about the tragic events in Benghazi wherever it leads. The President demands and expects that we will do this, as do Congress and the American people. As an Intelligence Community, we owe nothing less than our best efforts in this regard, especially to the families of the four courageous Americans who lost their lives at Benghazi in service of their country # # #','DNI StatementSeptember 28, 2012 Statement by the Director of Public Affairs for National Intelligence Shawn Turner on the intelligence related to the terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya In the aftermath of the terrorist attack on U.S. personnel and facilities in Benghazi, Libya, the Intelligence Community launched a comprehensive effort to determine the circumstances surrounding the assault and to identity the mpetrators. We also reviewed all available intelligence to determine if there might be follow-on attacks against our people or facilities in Libya or elsewhere in the world. As the Intelligence Community collects and analyzes more information related to the attack, our understanding of the event continues to evolve. In the immediate aftermath. there was information that led us to assess that the attack began spontaneously following protests earlier that day at our embassy in Cairo. We provided that initial assessment to Executive Branch officials and members of Congress, who used that information to discuss the attack publicly and provide updates as they became available. Throughout our investigation we continued to emphasize that information gathered was preliminary and evolving. As we learned more about the attack, we revised our initial assessment to reflect new information indicating that it was a deliberate and organized terrorist attack carried out by extremists. It remains unclear if any group or person exercised overall command and control of the attack, and if extremist group leaders directed their members to participate. However, we do assess that some of those involved were linked to gmups affiliated with or sympathetic to al-Qa`ida. We continue to make progress, but there remain many unanswered questions. As more information becomes available our analysis will continue to evolve and we will obtain a more complete understanding of the circumstances surrounding the terrorist attack. We continue to support the ongoing FBI investigation and the State Department review of the Benghazi terrorist attack, pmviding the full capabilities and resources of the Intelligence Community to those efforts. We also will continue to meet our responsibility to keep Congress fully and currently informed. For its part, the Intelligence Community will continue to follow the information about the tragic events in Benghazi wherever it leads. The President demands and expects that we will do this, as do Congress and the American people. As an Intelligence Community, we owe nothing less than our best efforts in this regard, especially to the families of the four courageous Americans who lost their lives at Benghazi in service of their country # # #','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2330 - C05763161.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2330 - C05763161.txt','Still trying to connect butI\'m free until 6. Email before you call so I can be sure to connect w you. we\'re doing a call at 4pm doing a 3:30pm with Prince about future on a call now re development speech. Will try you later this afternoon. cdm I agree w Philippe. agree - point I have been making. but you should know push is coming from PIR b/c he believes we are putting ourselves at center where we don\'t belong so he is pushing them to make clear lines of distinction and that nuance is getting lost in the blame game (particularly b/c initial stories suggested State had failed to revoke visas -- which was an inaccurate characterization) If we don\'t until you are off train, I am concerned that State not come across as defensive and blame-shifting to NCTC the way Ian and Pi sounded yesterday. We should say we are investigating and will work w other parts of govt to be sure we are all as vigilant and effective as possible. Do you agree?','Still trying to connect butI\'m free until 6. Email before you call so I can be sure to connect w you. we\'re doing a call at 4pm; doing a 3:30pm with Prince about future; on a call now re development speech. Will try you later this afternoon. cdm I agree w Philippe. agree - point I have been making. but you should know push is coming from PIR b/c he believes we are putting ourselves at center where we don\'t belong so he is pushing them to make clear lines of distinction and that nuance is getting lost in the blame game (particularly b/c initial stories suggested State had failed to revoke visas -- which was an inaccurate characterization) If we don\'t until you are off train, I am concerned that State not come across as defensive and blame-shifting to NCTC the way Ian and Pi sounded yesterday. We should say we are investigating and will work w other parts of govt to be sure we are all as vigilant and effective as possible. Do you agree?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2331 - C05763165.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2331 - C05763165.txt','FW: and linksFYI From: Date: sat, 1 Aug 2009 14:10:15 +0000 Thanks - she wont do per b/f Will do a look and summary of (sp) - she is head of Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Cheryl, Here rethe links for bios of and to which I referred in my earlier message on','FW: and linksFYI From: Date: sat, 1 Aug 2009 14:10:15 +0000 Thanks - she wont do per b/f Will do a look and summary of (sp) - she is head of Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Cheryl, Here rethe links for bios of and to which I referred in my earlier message on','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2333 - C05763172.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2333 - C05763172.txt','FYI: .. SidH: tells me he has been tentatively offered a position, Jake Sullivan has encouraged him, but that somehow the whole thing is tangled up and he hasn\'t heard for weeks. In the new year, can this get untangled? Thanks. Sid','FYI: .. SidH: tells me he has been tentatively offered a position, Jake Sullivan has encouraged him, but that somehow the whole thing is tangled up and he hasn\'t heard for weeks. In the new year, can this get untangled? Thanks. Sid','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2334 - C05763175.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2334 - C05763175.txt','fax issuesDo you want me just to drive it over to you? I could be there in 10 minutes. My fax is broken! So Huma is coming to print for me. I\'m trying to conference you and Jake to discuss. Thx. You should have received two faxes stacked together accidentally. The one you want says 9 pm on the top left. I am sending the remaining pages (about 5-6) now. The one that says 8:15 pm is the wrong version so ignore it. 111','fax issuesDo you want me just to drive it over to you? I could be there in 10 minutes. My fax is broken! So Huma is coming to print for me. I\'m trying to conference you and Jake to discuss. Thx. You should have received two faxes stacked together accidentally. The one you want says \"9 pm\" on the top left. I am sending the remaining pages (about 5-6) now. The one that says 8:15 pm is the wrong version so ignore it. 111','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2335 - C05763179.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2335 - C05763179.txt','Mini Schedule 7/15/098:05 am ARRIVE State Department 8:05 am BREAKFAST w/CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS MEMBERS 9:15 am Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/ SECRETARY GATES AND GENERAL JONES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 12:15 pm White House Situation Room 12:30 pm DEPART White House *En route Council on Foreign Relations 12:35 pm ARRIVE Council on Foreign Relations 12:40 pm SPEECH TO THE COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS 2:00 pm Council on Foreign Relations 2:05 pm DEPART Council on Foreign Relations *En route State Department 2:15 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:45 pm MEETING w/BERTIE AHERN, BOARD MEMBER, CO-OPERATION 3:15 pm IRELAND AND FORMER PRIME MINISTER OF IRELAND 214','Mini Schedule 7/15/098:05 am ARRIVE State Department 8:05 am BREAKFAST w/CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS MEMBERS 9:15 am Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/ SECRETARY GATES AND GENERAL JONES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 12:15 pm White House Situation Room 12:30 pm DEPART White House *En route Council on Foreign Relations 12:35 pm ARRIVE Council on Foreign Relations 12:40 pm SPEECH TO THE COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS 2:00 pm Council on Foreign Relations 2:05 pm DEPART Council on Foreign Relations *En route State Department 2:15 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:45 pm MEETING w/BERTIE AHERN, BOARD MEMBER, CO-OPERATION 3:15 pm IRELAND AND FORMER PRIME MINISTER OF IRELAND 214','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2336 - C05763181.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2336 - C05763181.txt','8:30 draftAttachments: CFR 7[3].14.09 1150 prn.doc Jim K. sent in some edits in the middle of the night -- strictly designed to trim/improve flow. Think it\'s worth you flipping through to see if any strike you as worth making. OK. Went through it. It\'s not too much shorter, but I think it\'s tighter here and there. Made slight change at end to try to tie in with how it started to bring full circle. An area where you could save time and space (but I didn\'t try to change it) would be to shorten the parts where you talk about Israel and Palestine and about Iraq and Afghanistan - it seems to me that those are tactical discussions of an existing issue, and somewhat removed from the more abstract and strategic policy outline she\'s otherwise aiming at here. By the way, the phrase global network of diverse partnerships seems to be absent now. I kind of liked it on several levels, but I presume it met some objection along the way... On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Jim Kennedy wrote: so far have gotten through page nine and wanted to send what i have, will do more in next few hours tonight. On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 6:44 PM, Jim Kennedy < I will do so. I\'m good at shrinking without cutting. Thnx. wrote: On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 5:39 PM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: Hi Jim, We need you to give this one more pass-through ? if you can find places to cut and clarify, that would be great. Can you send something tonight your time? 216 217','8:30 draftAttachments: CFR 7[3].14.09 1150 prn.doc Jim K. sent in some edits in the middle of the night -- strictly designed to trim/improve flow. Think it\'s worth you flipping through to see if any strike you as worth making. OK. Went through it. It\'s not too much shorter, but I think it\'s tighter here and there. Made slight change at end to try to tie in with how it started to bring full circle. An area where you could save time and space (but I didn\'t try to change it) would be to shorten the parts where you talk about Israel and Palestine and about Iraq and Afghanistan - it seems to me that those are tactical discussions of an existing issue, and somewhat removed from the more abstract and strategic policy outline she\'s otherwise aiming at here. By the way, the phrase \"global network of diverse partnerships\" seems to be absent now. I kind of liked it on several levels, but I presume it met some objection along the way... On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Jim Kennedy wrote: so far have gotten through page nine and wanted to send what i have, will do more in next few hours tonight. On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 6:44 PM, Jim Kennedy < I will do so. I\'m good at shrinking without cutting. Thnx. wrote: On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 5:39 PM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: Hi Jim, We need you to give this one more pass-through ? if you can find places to cut and clarify, that would be great. Can you send something tonight your time? 216 217','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('234 - C05739833.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\234 - C05739833.txt','Bill Keller piecePls print. An interesting piece. The argument that worked on my conservative Obama-hating (Hillary-respecting) friends, which Keller hints at in the slack he\'ll cut us, is that our denunciations of the video aren\'t an effort to debate the mob they are an effort to give ammo to the right side to win the battle that Keller himself identifies (between extremists seeking to put pressure on weak transitional governments and the more mainstream majority that supports those governments). And you could say it worked. Governments stepped up. Extremist groups in Tunisia are backpedalling. Etc. So we need to make this argument forcefully. The Satanic Video By BILL KELLER THE alchemy of modern media works with amazing speed. Start with a cheesy anti-Muslim video that resembles a bad trailer for a Sacha Baron Cohen comedy. It becomes YouTube fuel for protest across the Islamic world and a pretext for killing American diplomats. That angry spasm begets an inflammatory Newsweek cover, MUSLIM RAGE, which in turn inspires a Twitter hashtag that reduces the whole episode to .a running joke: There\'s no prayer room in this nightclub. #MuslimRage. You lose your nephew at the airport but you can\'t yell his name because it\'s JIHAD. #MuslimRage. From provocation to trauma to lampoon in a few short news cycles. It\'s over in a week, forgotten in two. Now back to Snooki and Honey Boo Boo. Except, of course, it\'s far from over. It moves temporarily off-screen, and then it is back: the Pakistani retailer accused last week of blasphemy because he refused to close his shops','Bill Keller piecePls print. An interesting piece. The argument that worked on my conservative Obama-hating (Hillary-respecting) friends, which Keller hints at in the \"slack\" he\'ll cut us, is that our denunciations of the video aren\'t an effort to debate the mob; they are an effort to give ammo to the right side to win the battle that Keller himself identifies (between extremists seeking to put \"pressure\" on weak transitional governments and the more mainstream majority that supports those governments). And you could say it worked. Governments stepped up. Extremist groups in Tunisia are backpedalling. Etc. So we need to make this argument forcefully. The Satanic Video By BILL KELLER THE alchemy of modern media works with amazing speed. Start with a cheesy anti-Muslim video that resembles a bad trailer for a Sacha Baron Cohen comedy. It becomes YouTube fuel for protest across the Islamic world and a pretext for killing American diplomats. That angry spasm begets an inflammatory Newsweek cover, \"MUSLIM RAGE,\" which in turn inspires a Twitter hashtag that reduces the whole episode to .a running joke: \"There\'s no prayer room in this nightclub. #MuslimRage.\" \"You lose your nephew at the airport but you can\'t yell his name because it\'s JIHAD. #MuslimRage.\" From provocation to trauma to lampoon in a few short news cycles. It\'s over in a week, forgotten in two. Now back to Snooki and Honey Boo Boo. Except, of course, it\'s far from over. It moves temporarily off-screen, and then it is back: the Pakistani retailer accused last week of \"blasphemy\" because he refused to close his shops','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2340 - C05763194.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2340 - C05763194.txt','Mini Schedule 7/15/09Jack is going to chair the meeting and knows to start if you aren\'t there in time or can\'t make it altogether. Yes, Sarah F knows you are coming closer to 10:30am. I thought we cancelled the management mtg? Also, did you tell Sarah F I might not get there until 10:30? 8:05 am ARRIVE State Department 8:05 am BREAKFAST w/CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS MEMBERS 9:15 am Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/ SECRETARY GATES AND GENERAL JONES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 71R','Mini Schedule 7/15/09Jack is going to chair the meeting and knows to start if you aren\'t there in time or can\'t make it altogether. Yes, Sarah F knows you are coming closer to 10:30am. I thought we cancelled the management mtg? Also, did you tell Sarah F I might not get there until 10:30? 8:05 am ARRIVE State Department 8:05 am BREAKFAST w/CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS MEMBERS 9:15 am Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/ SECRETARY GATES AND GENERAL JONES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 71R','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2341 - C05763198.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2341 - C05763198.txt','8:30 draftCheck w Holbrooke-- Jim K. sent in some edits in the middle of the night -- strictly designed to trim/improve flow. Think it\'s worth you flipping through to see if any strike you as worth making. OK. Went through it. It\'s not too much shorter, but I think it\'s tighter here and there. Made slight change at end to try to tie in with how it started to bring full circle. An area where you could save time and space (but I didn\'t try to change it) would be to shorten the parts where you talk about Israel and Palestine and about Iraq and Afghanistan - it seems to me that those are tactical discussions of an existing issue, and somewhat removed from the more abstract and strategic policy outline she\'s otherwise aiming at here. By the way, the phrase global network of diverse partnerships seems to be absent now. I kind of liked it on several levels, but I presume it met some objection along the way... On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Jim Kennedy wrote:','8:30 draftCheck w Holbrooke-- Jim K. sent in some edits in the middle of the night -- strictly designed to trim/improve flow. Think it\'s worth you flipping through to see if any strike you as worth making. OK. Went through it. It\'s not too much shorter, but I think it\'s tighter here and there. Made slight change at end to try to tie in with how it started to bring full circle. An area where you could save time and space (but I didn\'t try to change it) would be to shorten the parts where you talk about Israel and Palestine and about Iraq and Afghanistan - it seems to me that those are tactical discussions of an existing issue, and somewhat removed from the more abstract and strategic policy outline she\'s otherwise aiming at here. By the way, the phrase \"global network of diverse partnerships\" seems to be absent now. I kind of liked it on several levels, but I presume it met some objection along the way... On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Jim Kennedy wrote:','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2342 - C05763204.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2342 - C05763204.txt','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests. The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were afraid to sleep in their own homes. After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: \"Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests.\" The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were \"afraid to sleep in their own homes.\" After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2343 - C05763207.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2343 - C05763207.txt','Here is Summary8/4/09 Candidates B5 B6 We recommend interviewing the following candidates, in priority order:','Here is Summary8/4/09 Candidates B5 B6 We recommend interviewing the following candidates, in priority order:','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2344 - C05763208.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2344 - C05763208.txt','Senator KylFyi','Senator KylFyi','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2345 - C05763213.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2345 - C05763213.txt','Fw: B1Fyi - as we discussed To all -- the message below is from Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh. Maura Connelly and Ihad dinner with him last night, and by the headline put on Matthew Lee\'s AP piece on Judeh\'s visit. (The headline said that Judeh rejected U.S. approach to Middle East peace the story itself was fine.) Jeffrey Feltman Acting Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State','Fw: B1Fyi - as we discussed To all -- the message below is from Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh. Maura Connelly and Ihad dinner with him last night, and by the headline put on Matthew Lee\'s AP piece on Judeh\'s visit. (The headline said that Judeh rejected U.S. approach to Middle East peace; the story itself was fine.) Jeffrey Feltman Acting Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2346 - C05763214.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2346 - C05763214.txt','Nice Address Today!Fyi','Nice Address Today!Fyi','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2347 - C05763218.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2347 - C05763218.txt','URGENT: Kerry bill on foreign assistance revised Kerry billAttachments: MDM09560_xml.pdf Can you all advise? what are we doing on this. Jack had Mike made you aware of this? cdm Nora, please print this email and the attached draft legislation. Joe: Cheryl needs to be made aware of this. WH is meeting w/ SFRC on this this afternoon. I have asked Rich to raise it w/ her. Just a heads up. Thanks Carol Folks: We received indirectly this draft Kerry bill -- the Foreign Assistance Revitalization and Accountability Act of 2009 -- drafts of which have been sent to OMB/NSC but not yet to us. Rich asked that I share it with you right away, before circulating it more broadly within the building for comment. 230','URGENT: Kerry bill on foreign assistance revised Kerry billAttachments: MDM09560_xml.pdf Can you all advise? what are we doing on this. Jack had Mike made you aware of this? cdm Nora, please print this email and the attached draft legislation. Joe: Cheryl needs to be made aware of this. WH is meeting w/ SFRC on this this afternoon. I have asked Rich to raise it w/ her. Just a heads up. Thanks Carol Folks: We received indirectly this draft Kerry bill -- the Foreign Assistance Revitalization and Accountability Act of 2009 -- drafts of which have been sent to OMB/NSC but not yet to us. Rich asked that I share it with you right away, before circulating it more broadly within the building for comment. 230','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2349 - C05763225.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2349 - C05763225.txt','Posner response to Washington Post editorialThat\'s fine. Will it be printed in next day or so? Philippe and Jake asked me to send along this response to the Washington Post editorial: By Michael Posner The Post\'s Dec. 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses the critical point: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his-famous Four Freedoms speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. As Secretary Clinton made clear, policies that address development alone are not adequate: Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies will not solve the whole problem, she said. But experience shows us that where broad-based development occurs, people are more likely to demand a say in securing their futures, and governments are more likely to have the resources to maintain the strong institutions, including reliable police and fair courts, that help ensure the consistent protection of rights. Where people are given the right to speak freely, to participate in their nation\'s political process and have access to basic information about government, sustainable development is more','Posner response to Washington Post editorialThat\'s fine. Will it be printed in next day or so? Philippe and Jake asked me to send along this response to the Washington Post editorial: By Michael Posner The Post\'s Dec. 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses the critical point: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his-famous \"Four Freedoms\" speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. As Secretary Clinton made clear, policies that address development alone are not adequate: \"Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies will not solve the whole problem,\" she said. But experience shows us that where broad-based development occurs, people are more likely to demand a say in securing their futures, and governments are more likely to have the resources to maintain the strong institutions, including reliable police and fair courts, that help ensure the consistent protection of rights. Where people are given the right to speak freely, to participate in their nation\'s political process and have access to basic information about government, sustainable development is more','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('235 - C05739834.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\235 - C05739834.txt','ScheduleMS, please find below tomorrow\'s final draft. Two items to mention ? David Hale may ask you to see Issac Molho, he is likely in town tomorrow. Secondly, Laurerie Jobs has asked to see you on Monday or Tuesday. She has just returned from overseas travel and would like to check in Thank you -- Lona 8:25 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:35 am ARRIVE State Department 8:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9.15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am PHOTOS 10:15 am Treaty Room Staff: Claire 70, Floor Blue Coats and Families Joel Wiegert and Family, departing E Staff - Heidi Crebo-Rediker and Family 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PHOTOS 2:15 pm Treaty Room Staff. Claire - Webster University, DC Region (14 people) - 7th Floor Blue Coats\' and Families 2:25 pm DEPART State Department','ScheduleMS, please find below tomorrow\'s final draft. Two items to mention ? David Hale may ask you to see Issac Molho, he is likely in town tomorrow. Secondly, Laurerie Jobs has asked to see you on Monday or Tuesday. She has just returned from overseas travel and would like to check in Thank you -- Lona 8:25 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:35 am ARRIVE State Department 8:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9.15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am PHOTOS 10:15 am Treaty Room Staff: Claire 70, Floor \"Blue Coats and Families Joel Wiegert and Family, departing E Staff - Heidi Crebo-Rediker and Family 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PHOTOS 2:15 pm Treaty Room Staff. Claire - Webster University, DC Region (14 people) - 7th Floor \"Blue Coats\' and Families 2:25 pm DEPART State Department','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2350 - C05763228.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2350 - C05763228.txt','Response in posner\'s nameOk w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his famous Four Freedoms speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this [DELETE: old] wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. AS SECRETARY CLINTON MADE CLEAR, policies that address development alone are not adequate: Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies','Response in posner\'s nameOk w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his famous \"Four Freedoms\" speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this [DELETE: old] wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. AS SECRETARY CLINTON MADE CLEAR, policies that address development alone are not adequate: \"Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2351 - C05763229.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2351 - C05763229.txt','Response in posner\'s nameOk in about ten minutes. Call me on Ok w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality.','Response in posner\'s nameOk in about ten minutes. Call me on Ok w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2352 - C05763231.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2352 - C05763231.txt','White House Counsel\'s Job at StakeFYI WSJ White House Counsel\'s Job at Stake By BY EVAN PEREZ WASHINGTON Obama administration officials are holding discussions that could result in White House counsel Gregory Craig leaving his post, following a rocky tenure, people familiar with the matter said. Mr. Craig, the top lawyer at the White House and a close aide to President Barack Obama, has helped lead the administration\'s efforts on several national-security issues that once enjoyed popularity but have since become become political liabilities for Mr. Obama. View Full Image President Barack Obama meets with White House counsel Gregory Craig, right, in the Oval Office in June. These include the closure of the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the release of Bush administration-era national-security documents, and efforts to find legal ways to indefinitely hold some detainees who can\'t be put on trial. The decision to close the Guantanamo facility became a political problem for Mr. Obama when concerns arose that some of the detainees would be released into the U.S. and the public soured on the move. Mr. Craig didn\'t respond to questions about his job as White House counsel for this article. The people familiar with the matter said a final decision hasn\'t been made. In a statement, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina said: We\'ve addressed these rumors before. They are nothing more than typical Washington parlor games. It\'s disappointing that while we are focused on','White House Counsel\'s Job at StakeFYI WSJ White House Counsel\'s Job at Stake By BY EVAN PEREZ WASHINGTON Obama administration officials are holding discussions that could result in White House counsel Gregory Craig leaving his post, following a rocky tenure, people familiar with the matter said. Mr. Craig, the top lawyer at the White House and a close aide to President Barack Obama, has helped lead the administration\'s efforts on several national-security issues that once enjoyed popularity but have since become become political liabilities for Mr. Obama. View Full Image President Barack Obama meets with White House counsel Gregory Craig, right, in the Oval Office in June. These include the closure of the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the release of Bush administration-era national-security documents, and efforts to find legal ways to indefinitely hold some detainees who can\'t be put on trial. The decision to close the Guantanamo facility became a political problem for Mr. Obama when concerns arose that some of the detainees would be released into the U.S. and the public soured on the move. Mr. Craig didn\'t respond to questions about his job as White House counsel for this article. The people familiar with the matter said a final decision hasn\'t been made. In a statement, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina said: \"We\'ve addressed these rumors before. They are nothing more than typical Washington parlor games. It\'s disappointing that while we are focused on','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2353 - C05763232.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2353 - C05763232.txt','12/21 Revisions to Internet Freedom SpeechThis looks fine and makes me sound like a techie (which is good, albeit a stretch). HRC: This is an early preview of the speech (which is still in progress). Let me know what you think conceptually after you read. Cdm SPEECH COVER PAGE INFORMATION FREEDOM SPEECH Lead Writer: Tomicah Tillemann Phone: 7-9842 / Email: tillemannts@state.gov VETTERS: PLEASE INITIAL HERE Folks, I\'ve attached the latest draft of the internet freedom speech. It should be ready for the Secretary. This version addresses issues raised in the last draft with three exceptions: B5','12/21 Revisions to Internet Freedom SpeechThis looks fine and makes me sound like a techie (which is good, albeit a stretch). HRC: This is an early preview of the speech (which is still in progress). Let me know what you think conceptually after you read. Cdm SPEECH COVER PAGE INFORMATION FREEDOM SPEECH Lead Writer: Tomicah Tillemann Phone: 7-9842 / Email: tillemannts@state.gov VETTERS: PLEASE INITIAL HERE Folks, I\'ve attached the latest draft of the internet freedom speech. It should be ready for the Secretary. This version addresses issues raised in the last draft with three exceptions: B5','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2354 - C05763235.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2354 - C05763235.txt','Revised Concept paper on tech dinnerSounds good. We could do either dinner or lunch but would have to do next week if we hope it will influence/hype speech. HRC: Attached and below is the concept for a technology dinner that would lead up to speech. Concept Paper for Dinner on Connection Technologies','Revised Concept paper on tech dinnerSounds good. We could do either dinner or lunch but would have to do next week if we hope it will influence/hype speech. HRC: Attached and below is the concept for a technology dinner that would lead up to speech. Concept Paper for Dinner on Connection Technologies','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2355 - C05763238.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2355 - C05763238.txt','12/21 Revisions to Internet Freedom SpeechIs there something magic about that date? Good - you good for us to sign off on giving a speech on 21 jan at newseum? This looks fine and makes me sound like a techie (which is good, albeit a stretch). HRC: This is an early preview of the speech (which is still in progress). Let me know what you think conceptually after you read. Cdm SPEECH COVER PAGE','12/21 Revisions to Internet Freedom SpeechIs there something magic about that date? Good - you good for us to sign off on giving a speech on 21 jan at newseum? This looks fine and makes me sound like a techie (which is good, albeit a stretch). HRC: This is an early preview of the speech (which is still in progress). Let me know what you think conceptually after you read. Cdm SPEECH COVER PAGE','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2356 - C05763241.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2356 - C05763241.txt','Asian architecture speechAre we still planning for me to deliver a speech laying out our strategic overview of how we see Asia organized and the US role in the 21st century in Hawaii on 1/12 on way to Australia and NZ? If so, is there an outline? Will we meet to discuss early next week?','Asian architecture speechAre we still planning for me to deliver a speech laying out our strategic overview of how we see Asia organized and the US role in the 21st century in Hawaii on 1/12 on way to Australia and NZ? If so, is there an outline? Will we meet to discuss early next week?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2357 - C05763244.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2357 - C05763244.txt','Bullets on other potential Jan 21st Internet Freedom activitiesLet\'s lock it in asap. Thx. I am hoping to see draft of development speech today? HRC: Jan 21 is talismanic b/c it is before SOTU Below are other activities around the speech Alec and Co. would try tcrorchestrate. Given the scope, locking in the date is meaningful to do this well. cdm Bloggers roundtable Launch of 2 Innovation competitions (one for literacy, one for translation) Panel on technology in development (Raj and I would orchestrate) Release Internet Freedom Video','Bullets on other potential Jan 21st Internet Freedom activitiesLet\'s lock it in asap. Thx. I am hoping to see draft of development speech today? HRC: Jan 21 is talismanic b/c it is before SOTU Below are other activities around the speech Alec and Co. would try tcrorchestrate. Given the scope, locking in the date is meaningful to do this well. cdm Bloggers roundtable Launch of 2 Innovation competitions (one for literacy, one for translation) Panel on technology in development (Raj and I would orchestrate) Release Internet Freedom Video','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2358 - C05763252.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2358 - C05763252.txt','NewseumThat\'s great. Fyi I spoke w Chairman of the Newseum and there will be no cost for S speech on 21st. They\'re honored to host. The Chair is the CEO of the Knight Foundation and if the event requires sponsorship for it to be free they will sponsor. Whatever our legal regs are, Newseum and/or Knight will accommodate.','NewseumThat\'s great. Fyi I spoke w Chairman of the Newseum and there will be no cost for S speech on 21st. They\'re honored to host. The Chair is the CEO of the Knight Foundation and if the event requires sponsorship for it to be free they will sponsor. Whatever our legal regs are, Newseum and/or Knight will accommodate.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2359 - C05763271.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2359 - C05763271.txt','ArtI\'m on my way back to dc and am going to meet with Lisa at the art bank to preview things this afternoon (wednesday) at 4:00. Huma can you join us? Tomorrow we\'ll meet to look at them together in the reception room as planned. 2:00pm Thursday, right? Rosemarie 277','ArtI\'m on my way back to dc and am going to meet with Lisa at the art bank to preview things this afternoon (wednesday) at 4:00. Huma can you join us? Tomorrow we\'ll meet to look at them together in the reception room as planned. 2:00pm Thursday, right? Rosemarie 277','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2360 - C05763288.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2360 - C05763288.txt','How did we do?I\'m great, great, great. Really emotional this morning. I think I am now waived in to practice in the North Korean military courts. Quite fab - proud to be associated with you - again. You alright?','How did we do?I\'m great, great, great. Really emotional this morning. I think I am now waived in to practice in the North Korean military courts. Quite fab - proud to be associated with you - again. You alright?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2361 - C05763319.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2361 - C05763319.txt','They are showing the plan landing now67','They are showing the plan landing now67','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2362 - C05763323.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2362 - C05763323.txt','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities, the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. \"The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities,\" the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2363 - C05763328.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2363 - C05763328.txt','Higher Education Dinner on August 17 - GuestJake/Huma/Lona: I\'ve got to have Lona get invites out today - the list is 18 after speaking with the Secretary on theory we will have yield of 12 - 14. Before I have Lona invite anyone, I want to phase invites so our highest priorities have chance to response first and need to know how big is too big to work I have targeted 12-14 outside guests - given an expectation of 6-8 government folks. Proposed Outside Dinner Guest List: 69','Higher Education Dinner on August 17 - GuestJake/Huma/Lona: I\'ve got to have Lona get invites out today - the list is 18 after speaking with the Secretary on theory we will have yield of 12 - 14. Before I have Lona invite anyone, I want to phase invites so our highest priorities have chance to response first and need to know how big is too big to work; I have targeted 12-14 outside guests - given an expectation of 6-8 government folks. Proposed Outside Dinner Guest List: 69','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2364 - C05763334.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2364 - C05763334.txt','Angola and Food security for S tripSee traffic The chinese have also given angola $3 billion in low interest loans for securing oil access. They are also major vendors for construction. Best, David Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Reines, Philippe fyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security 72','Angola and Food security for S tripSee traffic The chinese have also given angola $3 billion in low interest loans for securing oil access. They are also major vendors for construction. Best, David Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Reines, Philippe fyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security 72','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2365 - C05763346.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2365 - C05763346.txt','Well doneCongratulations to you and to President Clinton. The right thing to do and extremely well done. Have spoken with columnists and editorial writers galore to support effort and the hard work ahead. Might be useful sometime to compare Madeleine and my experience with KJI and Kang to surface what has changed. Positive that Kang was in room. Travel safely in Africa. Your trip is important since that continent will loom large into the future. Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005 Tel: 202-842-7222 Fax: 202-370-3599 * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry','Well doneCongratulations to you and to President Clinton. The right thing to do and extremely well done. Have spoken with columnists and editorial writers galore to support effort and the hard work ahead. Might be useful sometime to compare Madeleine and my experience with KJI and Kang to surface what has changed. Positive that Kang was in room. Travel safely in Africa. Your trip is important since that continent will loom large into the future. Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005 Tel: 202-842-7222 Fax: 202-370-3599 * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2367 - C05763359.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2367 - C05763359.txt','Amazing DayFyi Original mPcsaPP We are simply ecstatic Huma and delighting in being together again after 4 1/2 painful months. My sister and our family want to convey our deepest thanks to the Secretary for all of her efforts and those of the State Dept. What a team! We are so grateful. Thanks again Huma! L Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T 75','Amazing DayFyi Original mPcsaPP We are simply ecstatic Huma and delighting in being together again after 4 1/2 painful months. My sister and our family want to convey our deepest thanks to the Secretary for all of her efforts and those of the State Dept. What a team! We are so grateful. Thanks again Huma! L Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T 75','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2368 - C05763376.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2368 - C05763376.txt','Update on US Support of GOH Planfvi Dear Prime Minister Pierre Louis B6 1.4(D) B1 Best, cdm Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 07/14/2029 238','Update on US Support of GOH Planfvi Dear Prime Minister Pierre Louis B6 1.4(D) B1 Best, cdm Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 07/14/2029 238','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2369 - C05763378.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2369 - C05763378.txt','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a re-charging program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S. number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board; welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level; the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day; we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a \"re-charging\" program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S.; number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students; today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('237 - C05739836.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\237 - C05739836.txt','HearingsB6 B5 Dear Matt Thanks for reaching out - I am en route to Haiti so will try you when I land b/w 810 to 9am Best Cdm Cheryl -- I\'m just following up from last week. I know you spoke to Nick on Wednesday. I thought the ARB session went very well -- good questions and discussion with the panel. I was planning to leave for Africa today, but have postponed my trip to handle the tomorrow. It may be good for us to talk tomorrow morning ? I\'d appreciate any suggestions or insights you may have in advance of the WH meeting. I hope you\'ve had a good holiday weekend. Dear Matt Thanks so much - we\'ve been getting as good a reports as one might expect. That said I welcomethe read out and look forward to sharing some concerns - am around all day today, though am easier to reach in the afternoon. Best. cdm Cheryl ? This is a quick note to say that the hearings on Benghazi are going fine, from my perspective. Pat Kennedy has been terrific substantive, precise, and firm in the face of some outlandish behavior. We continue to fend off questions about the unclass talking points. And I think the time line narrative is helpful. I will call to give you a more complete read-out -Matt','HearingsB6 B5 Dear Matt Thanks for reaching out - I am en route to Haiti so will try you when I land b/w 810 to 9am Best Cdm Cheryl -- I\'m just following up from last week. I know you spoke to Nick on Wednesday. I thought the ARB session went very well -- good questions and discussion with the panel. I was planning to leave for Africa today, but have postponed my trip to handle the tomorrow. It may be good for us to talk tomorrow morning ? I\'d appreciate any suggestions or insights you may have in advance of the WH meeting. I hope you\'ve had a good holiday weekend. Dear Matt Thanks so much - we\'ve been getting as good a reports as one might expect. That said I welcomethe read out and look forward to sharing some concerns - am around all day today, though am easier to reach in the afternoon. Best. cdm Cheryl ? This is a quick note to say that the hearings on Benghazi are going fine, from my perspective. Pat Kennedy has been terrific substantive, precise, and firm in the face of some outlandish behavior. We continue to fend off questions about the unclass talking points. And I think the time line narrative is helpful. I will call to give you a more complete read-out -Matt','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2370 - C05763390.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2370 - C05763390.txt','WJCClinton briefs top US official on North Korea trip WASHINGTON, August 6, 2009 (AFP) - Ex-president Bill Clinton has given a top US official an initial readout on his North Korea trip and plans to conduct a more formal and in-depth debriefing for the White House, officials said Thursday.Clinton spoke to a member of President Barack Obama\'s national security council on Wednesday night, hours after flying home from negotiating the release of two jailed US journalists, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said.We are going to get a fuller briefing, Gibbs said, adding that Obama was also seeking to sit down with the former president to get a rare view from at the inner workings of Kim Jong-II\'s hermetic political system.The White House has so far declined to detail the nature of Clinton\'s conversations, other than to style the visit as a purely humanitarian mission that included no message from Obama to the leadership in Pyongyang.The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that Clinton discussed a broad range of issues in a three-hour encounter with Kim, and told him Pyongyang could benefit if it released kidnapped South Korean and Japanese nationals.The paper quoted a South Korean official as saying Kim was hoping to secure the kind of direct summit with Obama that he failed to lock in with the former president as his administration drew to a close in 2000 and 2001.A day after Obama told North Korea it must halt provocative acts and its nuclear program, Gibbs argued that the next step in any easing of tensions must come from Pyongyang.If they would like to see a greater international breakthrough, then they just have to come back to live up to the responsibilities that they entered into, he said.We are going to continue to ensure that we take actions to enforce recently passed Security Council resolutions to ensure there is not the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.col/macUS-NKOREA-NUCLEAR-CLINTON-MEDIA-DEBRIEF - 08/06/2009 10:24 - AFP--Service: World News (ANA)','WJCClinton briefs top US official on North Korea trip WASHINGTON, August 6, 2009 (AFP) - Ex-president Bill Clinton has given a top US official an initial readout on his North Korea trip and plans to conduct a more formal and in-depth debriefing for the White House, officials said Thursday.Clinton spoke to a member of President Barack Obama\'s national security council on Wednesday night, hours after flying home from negotiating the release of two jailed US journalists, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said.\"We are going to get a fuller briefing,\" Gibbs said, adding that Obama was also seeking to sit down with the former president to get a rare view from at the inner workings of Kim Jong-II\'s hermetic political system.The White House has so far declined to detail the nature of Clinton\'s conversations, other than to style the visit as a purely humanitarian mission that included no message from Obama to the leadership in Pyongyang.The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that Clinton discussed a broad range of issues in a three-hour encounter with Kim, and told him Pyongyang could benefit if it released kidnapped South Korean and Japanese nationals.The paper quoted a South Korean official as saying Kim was hoping to secure the kind of direct summit with Obama that he failed to lock in with the former president as his administration drew to a close in 2000 and 2001.A day after Obama told North Korea it must halt provocative acts and its nuclear program, Gibbs argued that the next step in any easing of tensions must come from Pyongyang.\"If they would like to see a greater international breakthrough, then they just have to come back to live up to the responsibilities that they entered into,\" he said.\"We are going to continue to ensure that we take actions to enforce recently passed Security Council resolutions to ensure there is not the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.\"col/macUS-NKOREA-NUCLEAR-CLINTON-MEDIA-DEBRIEF - 08/06/2009 10:24 - AFP--Service: World News (ANA)','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2371 - C05763393.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2371 - C05763393.txt','many thanks for all you help! xo cdm241','many thanks for all you help! xo cdm241','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2372 - C05763400.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2372 - C05763400.txt','ThanksMany thanks for all you help and attention to her speech today. So valuable and so appreciative. Best. cdm 242','ThanksMany thanks for all you help and attention to her speech today. So valuable and so appreciative. Best. cdm 242','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2374 - C05763406.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2374 - C05763406.txt','Secretary of AwesomeWhich is how the attached you tube video of you boogieing (quite well by the way) at Canivore. You shake your tail feathers girl! cdm','Secretary of AwesomeWhich is how the attached you tube video of you boogieing (quite well by the way) at Canivore. You shake your tail feathers girl! cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2375 - C05763420.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2375 - C05763420.txt','SpeechThanks Cheryl. I thought it ended up in a good place and was impressed by the process. The reaction is better than just good. S. Strobe Just wanted to say many thanks for all your help on the Secretary speech. Your guidance was invaluable and it will only earn you more work. Xo cdm','SpeechThanks Cheryl. I thought it ended up in a good place and was impressed by the process. The reaction is better than just good. S. Strobe Just wanted to say many thanks for all your help on the Secretary speech. Your guidance was invaluable and it will only earn you more work. Xo cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2376 - C05763423.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2376 - C05763423.txt','THANK YOU!Strobe--I really appreciate your help on the speech, along w all of your advice. I just finished reading Engaging India which is a marvelous read and sober reminder of how hard this work is. You may have heard me plug it yesterday at CFR! So, thanks my friend, Hillary','THANK YOU!Strobe--I really appreciate your help on the speech, along w all of your advice. I just finished reading \"Engaging India\" which is a marvelous read and sober reminder of how hard this work is. You may have heard me plug it yesterday at CFR! So, thanks my friend, Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2377 - C05763424.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2377 - C05763424.txt','Secretary of AwesomeFYI B6 mmoore Lewis, Reta Jo Marshall, Capricia P B6 She is the Secretary of Awesome.....and us blondes like to see our fellow fair hairs boogy. Come home safe. xox Kiki McLean Lewis, Reta Jo Marshall, Capricia P B6 Thought you all would enjoy this: Secretary of Awesome, which is how the attached you tube video of HRC boogieing (quite well by the way) at Canivore. cdm','Secretary of AwesomeFYI B6 mmoore Lewis, Reta Jo; Marshall, Capricia P B6 She is the Secretary of Awesome.....and us blondes like to see our fellow fair hairs boogy. Come home safe. xox Kiki McLean; Lewis, Reta Jo; Marshall, Capricia P B6 Thought you all would enjoy this: Secretary of Awesome, which is how the attached you tube video of HRC boogieing (quite well by the way) at Canivore. cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2378 - C05763426.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2378 - C05763426.txt','?Secretary of Awesome Secretary of Awesome Secretary of wesomeFYI Kiki.McLean( Lewis, Reta Jo Marshall, Capricia P She moves like a Sistah..... this is fabulous!! Lewis, Reta Jo Marshall, Capricia P Thought you all would enjoy this: Secretary of Awesome, which is how the attached you tube video of HRC boogieing (quite well by the way) at Canivore. cdm','?Secretary of Awesome Secretary of Awesome Secretary of wesomeFYI Kiki.McLean( Lewis, Reta Jo; Marshall, Capricia P She moves like a Sistah..... this is fabulous!! Lewis, Reta Jo; Marshall, Capricia P Thought you all would enjoy this: Secretary of Awesome, which is how the attached you tube video of HRC boogieing (quite well by the way) at Canivore. cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2379 - C05763432.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2379 - C05763432.txt','great friend great friend (and a member of her original Students of the World organization)of the World organization) (and a member of her original Students is one of the Americans who accidently crossed the border--- FYI is one of the Americans w o accidently crossed the border--- ...and is being held by the Iranian gov... enclosed is a short note from of Joshua Fattal)... he says you all are doing a great job and he is just reaching out to anyone who could maybe help...again this is just an fyi-love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. 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We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008','great friend great friend (and a member of her original Students of the World organization)of the World organization) (and a member of her original Students is one of the Americans who accidently crossed the border--- FYI is one of the Americans w o accidently crossed the border--- ...and is being held by the Iranian gov... enclosed is a short note from of Joshua Fattal)... he says you all are doing a great job and he is just reaching out to anyone who could maybe help...again this is just an fyi-love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you received this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of the error via email to disclaimerinquiries@ideacity.com and please delete the email from your system, retaining no copies in any media. We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2380 - C05763433.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2380 - C05763433.txt','My e-mail is up!Hi everyone! Please note my new e-mail :o) For those who replied to my previous e-mail last Friday...please know that I did not have access to e-mail after sending that out and did not get any replies sent to that address :o( My new number is Hope everyone is well and can\'t wait to hear from you!','My e-mail is up!Hi everyone! Please note my new e-mail :o) For those who replied to my previous e-mail last Friday...please know that I did not have access to e-mail after sending that out and did not get any replies sent to that address :o( My new number is Hope everyone is well and can\'t wait to hear from you!','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2381 - C05763436.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2381 - C05763436.txt','Re:Aren\'t you giving a big speech now?','Re:Aren\'t you giving a big speech now?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2382 - C05763438.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2382 - C05763438.txt','Re:Aren\'t you giving a big speech now?','Re:Aren\'t you giving a big speech now?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2383 - C05763439.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2383 - C05763439.txt','Re:You\'re email went through','Re:You\'re email went through','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2384 - C05763442.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2384 - C05763442.txt','Re:Aren\'t you giving a big speech now?','Re:Aren\'t you giving a big speech now?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2385 - C05763444.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2385 - C05763444.txt','Re:Aren\'t you giving a big speech now?','Re:Aren\'t you giving a big speech now?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2386 - C05763447.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2386 - C05763447.txt','Re:Aren\'t you giving a big speech now?','Re:Aren\'t you giving a big speech now?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2387 - C05763450.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2387 - C05763450.txt','Re:Aren\'t you giving a big speech now?','Re:Aren\'t you giving a big speech now?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2388 - C05763453.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2388 - C05763453.txt','Re:Aren\'t you giving a big speech now?','Re:Aren\'t you giving a big speech now?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2389 - C05763454.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2389 - C05763454.txt','Re:Aren\'t you giving a big speech now?','Re:Aren\'t you giving a big speech now?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('239 - C05739840.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\239 - C05739840.txt','Make Up Turned Break UpB6 November 27, 2012 Make Up Turned Break Up By MAUREEN DOWD WASHINGTON Are the Republican senators unreasonable? Or is the secretary of state-manqu undiplomatic? Did the senators sandbag Susan Rice? Or did Rice further inflame a tense situation? Is it a case of shooting the messenger and playing politics? Or is national security dangerously infected with politics? It seems as if it would have been simple enough for Rice to quickly admit that the administration talking points she used on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows about the slaughter in Benghazi were misleading. But she went silent. She has no wartime consigliere and, aside from the president\'s angry postelection defense of Rice, the White House ? perhaps relieved that she -14,as taking the heat rather than the president ? wasn\'t running a strong damage control operation that clarified matters. Still, on last Sunday\'s talk shows, John McCain and Lindsey Graham softened their tone a bit. She\'s not the problem, McCain said The problem is the president of the United States, for failing to swiftly tell Americans what his intelligence agencies had confirmed: that Benghazi was a terrorist attack involving Al Qa.eda. affiliates. When Rice asked to come to the Hill to meet with some of her Republican critics, it seemed dtente was nigh. But somehow the hour-and-a-half powwow caused an escalation, with McCain, Graham and Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire emerging to say they had more reservations than before. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who\'s scheduled to meet with Rice on Wednesday, suggested that she would be better suited to run the Democratic National Committee than State. If Rice can\'t soothe the egos of some cranky G.O.P. pots, how would she negotiate with China?','Make Up Turned Break UpB6 November 27, 2012 Make Up Turned Break Up By MAUREEN DOWD WASHINGTON Are the Republican senators unreasonable? Or is the secretary of state-manqu undiplomatic? Did the senators sandbag Susan Rice? Or did Rice further inflame a tense situation? Is it a case of shooting the messenger and playing politics? Or is national security dangerously infected with politics? It seems as if it would have been simple enough for Rice to quickly admit that the administration talking points she used on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows about the slaughter in Benghazi were misleading. But she went silent. She has no wartime consigliere and, aside from the president\'s angry postelection defense of Rice, the White House ? perhaps relieved that she -14,as taking the heat rather than the president ? wasn\'t running a strong damage control operation that clarified matters. Still, on last Sunday\'s talk shows, John McCain and Lindsey Graham softened their tone a bit. \"She\'s not the problem,\" McCain said The problem is the president of the United States,\" for failing to swiftly tell Americans what his intelligence agencies had confirmed: that Benghazi was a terrorist attack involving Al Qa.eda. affiliates. When Rice asked to come to the Hill to meet with some of her Republican critics, it seemed dtente was nigh. But somehow the hour-and-a-half powwow caused an escalation, with McCain, Graham and Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire emerging to say they had more reservations than before. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who\'s scheduled to meet with Rice on Wednesday, suggested that she would be better suited to run the Democratic National Committee than State. If Rice can\'t soothe the egos of some cranky G.O.P. pots, how would she negotiate with China?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2390 - C05763460.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2390 - C05763460.txt','Fw:Attachments: ir2110.vcf Fyi','Fw:Attachments: ir2110.vcf Fyi','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2391 - C05763462.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2391 - C05763462.txt','Following upI met with annmaura this week - see VI Mills, Cheryl D Hi Cheryl- Not sure when you are leaving for Africa but I wanted to get back to you following my conversation with Maura. She\'s great, and I really enjoyed my conversation with her Safe travels, let me know what next steps on any of this look like. Best-AnnMaura Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile','Following upI met with annmaura this week - see VI Mills, Cheryl D Hi Cheryl- Not sure when you are leaving for Africa but I wanted to get back to you following my conversation with Maura. She\'s great, and I really enjoyed my conversation with her Safe travels, let me know what next steps on any of this look like. Best-AnnMaura Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2392 - C05763476.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2392 - C05763476.txt','Out of Office AutoReply: MEMO: N. Ireland/CGI/Pres.Clinton/I am out of the country until August 14. I will have intermittent access to email until that time. If you need immediate assistance, please call Joanne laszczych at 202-647-5548. If you need me urgently, I can be reached through State Department Ops. Otherwise, I will respond when I have access to email. Thank you. cdm','Out of Office AutoReply: MEMO: N. Ireland/CGI/Pres.Clinton/I am out of the country until August 14. I will have intermittent access to email until that time. If you need immediate assistance, please call Joanne laszczych at 202-647-5548. If you need me urgently, I can be reached through State Department Ops. Otherwise, I will respond when I have access to email. Thank you. cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2394 - C05763494.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2394 - C05763494.txt','RE B6Huma, As I mentioned to you both before, told me in our interview a couple of weeks ago that she was now B5 only interested in two jobs, both of which are out of reach: B6 and (name in play). I tried to interest her in other things at State and USAID, but she also insists on SES status, which further limits her options given the freeze on SES positions at State. She didn\'t seem interested in at any level. She left saying that she was very disappointed that she hadn\'t gotten one of her two top preferences and that maybe she should just stay in her current job, which she loves and which gives her much more money and status than we can offer. Given her original aspirations for an Under or Assistant Secretary position, I can\'t imagine that she\'d be happy as for instance, if one were to open up. But let me know if you think she\'d be more flexible in the end. Margaret Possible slot inI?Ifor or with What are you guys thinking of for her? IN?','RE B6Huma, As I mentioned to you both before, told me in our interview a couple of weeks ago that she was now B5 only interested in two jobs, both of which are out of reach: B6 and (name in play). I tried to interest her in other things at State and USAID, but she also insists on SES status, which further limits her options given the freeze on SES positions at State. She didn\'t seem interested in at any level. She left saying that she was very disappointed that she hadn\'t gotten one of her two top preferences and that maybe she should just stay in her current job, which she loves and which gives her much more money and status than we can offer. Given her original aspirations for an Under or Assistant Secretary position, I can\'t imagine that she\'d be happy as for instance, if one were to open up. But let me know if you think she\'d be more flexible in the end. Margaret Possible slot inI?Ifor or with What are you guys thinking of for her? IN?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2395 - C05763496.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2395 - C05763496.txt','heySee traffic b/I PJ Am writing: My understanding is that you will brief? or brief more along with a player to be named?','heySee traffic b/I PJ Am writing: My understanding is that you will brief? or brief more along with a player to be named?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2396 - C05763505.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2396 - C05763505.txt','8/11 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive but Unclassified New York City ? Jack raised the issue of a proposal from Senator Schumer to reimburse New York for the loss of property tax revenue on diplomatic residences. Jack said he would be glad to call Schumer about this, and would like to intervene before this becomes a public dispute. Merida Initiative ? Both Jack and Jim voiced misgivings over the current state of the Merida Initiative report needed for the release of the last 15 percent of the allocated resources. Jim noted that, in effect, this is a certification. He said that there is still insufficient transparency on the part of the Mexicans and that it is unclear that their proposal to try alleged military human rights violations in military courts covers the full range of potential transgressions. Jim said he would have a meeting later this morning to review with WHA, INL, H and others what needed to be added, but the goal is to turn it around as quickly as possible and ensure that we do not lose out on the 15 percent. Somalia ? Jack said that he had looked at the draft OFAC letter on humanitarian assistance to Somalia and thought it went about as far as possible in addressing the concerns of USAID, short of granting a license in advance for any actions that might inadvertently provide material support to terrorist groups. In essence, the OFAC letter tells AID that they do not need authorization to proceed as they plan. The concern is that USAID may not be fully satisfied and may try to re-litigate the issue. L was going to join AID in a meeting later today to discuss and would seek to persuade them to accept the answer they had received from OFAC. Colombia ? Jim voiced his displeasure over a cable from WHA on the proposed U.S.-Colombia Defense Cooperation Agreement. I can provide you more details on the high side if you want, but in essence he noted that the policy has not been fully thought out and that there needs to be a full policy review before we provide such guidance to the field. Honduras B5','8/11 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive but Unclassified New York City ? Jack raised the issue of a proposal from Senator Schumer to reimburse New York for the loss of property tax revenue on diplomatic residences. Jack said he would be glad to call Schumer about this, and would like to intervene before this becomes a public dispute. Merida Initiative ? Both Jack and Jim voiced misgivings over the current state of the Merida Initiative report needed for the release of the last 15 percent of the allocated resources. Jim noted that, in effect, this is a certification. He said that there is still insufficient transparency on the part of the Mexicans and that it is unclear that their proposal to try alleged military human rights violations in military courts covers the full range of potential transgressions. Jim said he would have a meeting later this morning to review with WHA, INL, H and others what needed to be added, but the goal is to turn it around as quickly as possible and ensure that we do not lose out on the 15 percent. Somalia ? Jack said that he had looked at the draft OFAC letter on humanitarian assistance to Somalia and thought it went about as far as possible in addressing the concerns of USAID, short of granting a license in advance for any actions that might inadvertently provide material support to terrorist groups. In essence, the OFAC letter tells AID that they do not need authorization to proceed as they plan. The concern is that USAID may not be fully satisfied and may try to re-litigate the issue. L was going to join AID in a meeting later today to discuss and would seek to persuade them to accept the answer they had received from OFAC. Colombia ? Jim voiced his displeasure over a cable from WHA on the proposed U.S.-Colombia Defense Cooperation Agreement. I can provide you more details on the high side if you want, but in essence he noted that the policy has not been fully thought out and that there needs to be a full policy review before we provide such guidance to the field. Honduras B5','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2397 - C05763508.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2397 - C05763508.txt','Heads up on comm farming etc.Fyi I would be careful with the commercial farming. Many African leaders support it because it\'s good for their cronies. Paul Collier has been one of the most vocal supporters of commercial farming - mostly because of the success of Brazil. Our USAID colleagues are much less supportive because historically it doesn\'t have as much benefit for the poor as working directly with rural farmers. I think the best way to frame this issue is to say: we support small holder farmers and that\'s what our programs will emphasize but, if we see an opportunity for commercial farms to also help achieve our goal of lifting 100 million out of hunger and poverty, then we will support it. In general, commercial farms usually benefit those who are above the poverty line - not those below it. Best, Matt Am just getting ready to go throufh emails sent after 3pm yesterday. A few thoughts b/f I do: 1.S made commitments re angola and agriculture 2.S agreed w/ nigerian agri min that we need to invest in commercial farming rather than only rural farming (several countries have observed that focusing on rural farming has not worked but have offered no analysis for that but it was said in several counties). Cdm','Heads up on comm farming etc.Fyi I would be careful with the commercial farming. Many African leaders support it because it\'s good for their cronies. Paul Collier has been one of the most vocal supporters of commercial farming - mostly because of the success of Brazil. Our USAID colleagues are much less supportive because historically it doesn\'t have as much benefit for the poor as working directly with rural farmers. I think the best way to frame this issue is to say: we support small holder farmers and that\'s what our programs will emphasize; but, if we see an opportunity for commercial farms to also help achieve our goal of lifting 100 million out of hunger and poverty, then we will support it. In general, commercial farms usually benefit those who are above the poverty line - not those below it. Best, Matt Am just getting ready to go throufh emails sent after 3pm yesterday. A few thoughts b/f I do: 1.S made commitments re angola and agriculture; 2.S agreed w/ nigerian agri min that we need to invest in commercial farming rather than only rural farming (several countries have observed that focusing on rural farming has not worked but have offered no analysis for that but it was said in several counties). Cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2398 - C05763518.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2398 - C05763518.txt','Schedule odds+endsOct 16th, yes tentative and on next weeks memo to discuss. Happy to follow up on additional items. I have penciled in FSI for either the 11th or 14th of September. There is an Oct 16th George Marshall event at the Department. Do we have it on tentative calendar? Have we scheduled a Sept event for all the groups doing econ and other work w Palestinians? Mara Rudman is working on it for Mitchell. Starting in Sept I want to have a weekly lunch/mtg w Steinberg and one w the undersecs. I also want to schedule for early Sept, hour mtgs w each bureau to dscuss priorities. When can I visit FSI?','Schedule odds+endsOct 16th, yes tentative and on next weeks memo to discuss. Happy to follow up on additional items. I have penciled in FSI for either the 11th or 14th of September. There is an Oct 16th George Marshall event at the Department. Do we have it on tentative calendar? Have we scheduled a Sept event for all the groups doing econ and other work w Palestinians? Mara Rudman is working on it for Mitchell. Starting in Sept I want to have a weekly lunch/mtg w Steinberg and one w the undersecs. I also want to schedule for early Sept, hour mtgs w each bureau to dscuss priorities. When can I visit FSI?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2399 - C05763536.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2399 - C05763536.txt','CFR latest draftAttachments: CFR for HRC 7.14.09 730 am.dat ATT00001.txt This is getting there.','CFR latest draftAttachments: CFR for HRC 7.14.09 730 am.dat; ATT00001.txt This is getting there.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('24 - C05739583.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\24 - C05739583.txt','H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya. Sid H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya, SidAttachments: hrc memo magariaf, attack on US in Libya 091212.docx Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged More info, B6 CONFIDENTIAL September 12, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya. Sid H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya, SidAttachments: hrc memo magariaf, attack on US in Libya 091212.docx Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged More info, B6 CONFIDENTIAL September 12, 2012 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('240 - C05739841.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\240 - C05739841.txt','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was soft on communism, and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public, they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY; Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was \"soft on communism,\" and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. \"Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public,\" they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2400 - C05763568.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2400 - C05763568.txt','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s sessionFor sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras Recalling the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, the OAS Charter, and the Inter-American Democratic Charter Deeply concerned by the unconstitutional alteration of the democratic order, which has endangered security, democracy and rule of law, and jeopardized the safety of Honduran citizens and foreigners 111','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s sessionFor sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras; Recalling the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, the OAS Charter, and the Inter-American Democratic Charter; Deeply concerned by the unconstitutional alteration of the democratic order, which has endangered security, democracy and rule of law, and jeopardized the safety of Honduran citizens and foreigners; 111','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2401 - C05763570.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2401 - C05763570.txt','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s session Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s.sessionWhat does Jim say? Tom Shannon? Dan Restrepo? For sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S 113 Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras Recalling the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, the OAS Charter, and the Inter-American Democratic Charter Deeply concerned by the unconstitutional alteration of the democratic order, which has endangered security, democracy and rule of law, and jeopardized the safety of Honduran citizens and foreigners 1. Condemns the breaking of constitutional order in Honduras and the overthrow of the democratically elected President Don Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales, 114','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s session Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s.sessionWhat does Jim say? Tom Shannon? Dan Restrepo? For sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S 113 Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras; Recalling the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, the OAS Charter, and the Inter-American Democratic Charter; Deeply concerned by the unconstitutional alteration of the democratic order, which has endangered security, democracy and rule of law, and jeopardized the safety of Honduran citizens and foreigners; 1. Condemns the breaking of constitutional order in Honduras and the overthrow of the democratically elected President Don Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales, 114','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2402 - C05763571.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2402 - C05763571.txt','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s sessionZelaya\'s people. He is addressing the GA tomorrow. I am working it through with Tom and Dan and will send you final text in am. What does Jim say? Tom Shannon? Dan Restrepo? For sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras 117','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s sessionZelaya\'s people. He is addressing the GA tomorrow. I am working it through with Tom and Dan and will send you final text in am. What does Jim say? Tom Shannon? Dan Restrepo? For sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras; 117','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2404 - C05763576.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2404 - C05763576.txt','Honduran President Zelaya in the United States (SBU)USUN New York reports Honduran President Zelaya arrived in New Jersey on a private Venezuelan aircraft and will address the United Nations at 1100 EDT. 121','Honduran President Zelaya in the United States (SBU)USUN New York reports Honduran President Zelaya arrived in New Jersey on a private Venezuelan aircraft and will address the United Nations at 1100 EDT. 121','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2405 - C05763578.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2405 - C05763578.txt','Honduras interim govt sending mission to WashingtonTEGUCIGALPA, June 30 (Reuters) - An interim government set up after a military coup in Honduras said it will send a delegation of politicians, business leaders and lawyers to Washington on Wednesday for talks on the crisis. ? Roberto Micheletti, sworn in as caretaker president after leftist President Manuel Zelaya was toppled by the army on Sunday, announced the mission after Zelaya traveled to New York and Washington to address the United Nations and Organization of American States. Brian Himmelsteib Watch Officer S/ES-0 U.S. Department of State 202-647-1512 122','Honduras interim govt sending mission to WashingtonTEGUCIGALPA, June 30 (Reuters) - An interim government set up after a military coup in Honduras said it will send a delegation of politicians, business leaders and lawyers to Washington on Wednesday for talks on the crisis. ? Roberto Micheletti, sworn in as caretaker president after leftist President Manuel Zelaya was toppled by the army on Sunday, announced the mission after Zelaya traveled to New York and Washington to address the United Nations and Organization of American States. Brian Himmelsteib Watch Officer S/ES-0 U.S. Department of State 202-647-1512 122','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2407 - C05763582.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2407 - C05763582.txt','Government denies reports bomber to be freedEDINBURGH (AP) - Sky News and BBC television reported Wednesday that Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi was to be freed from his Scottish prison on humanitarian grounds, but the minister in charge of deciding al-Megrahi\'s fate denied that any such decision had been made. Neither news network cited a source for its report. Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill, who was due to decide whether to release al-Megrahi, told a local television station he had yet to make up his mind. A call and an e-mail sent to al-Megrahi\'s Scottish lawyer were not immediately returned late Wednesday. The decision will be made next week, MacAskill told Scottish Television late Wednesday. Two spokeswomen for the Scotland\'s devolved government dismissed the BBC and Sky reports as speculation. Absolutely no decision has been taken on that, a spokeswoman for the Scottish Executive said. Categorically no decision has been made at this stage. 111','Government denies reports bomber to be freedEDINBURGH (AP) - Sky News and BBC television reported Wednesday that Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi was to be freed from his Scottish prison on humanitarian grounds, but the minister in charge of deciding al-Megrahi\'s fate denied that any such decision had been made. Neither news network cited a source for its report. Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill, who was due to decide whether to release al-Megrahi, told a local television station he had yet to make up his mind. A call and an e-mail sent to al-Megrahi\'s Scottish lawyer were not immediately returned late Wednesday. \"The decision will be made next week,\" MacAskill told Scottish Television late Wednesday. Two spokeswomen for the Scotland\'s devolved government dismissed the BBC and Sky reports as speculation. \"Absolutely no decision has been taken on that,\" a spokeswoman for the Scottish Executive said. \"Categorically no decision has been made at this stage.\" 111','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2408 - C05763583.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2408 - C05763583.txt','Time with SFyi Cheryl ? Well, I finally made it. Quite a start to be able to ride in with the President in AF1 and then roll into meetings with Calderon and the leadership of the Mexican government. I will spend this week in Mexico. I will be back next week to pack out, but will also follow up on a number of other issues while I am there. I wanted to ask if you thought it might be possible to get a bit of time with the Secretary. There are two requests going through the system. One is for a formal swearing in. I understand that she has one swearing in at 4:00 on Monday in the Ben Franklin room, so one option would be if she could do the same for me in the Treaty Room at 4:30. I know this is short notice ? this has been one of those cases where planning has alluded us. The second request is for a meeting with the Secretary. I would very much appreciate the chance to go over priorities moving forward, as well as provide a few initial observations. Sorry to have to bother you with this. If it were not for the short timeframe I would not want to trouble you with this kind of thing. Many thanks, Carlos 71','Time with SFyi Cheryl ? Well, I finally made it. Quite a start to be able to ride in with the President in AF1 and then roll into meetings with Calderon and the leadership of the Mexican government. I will spend this week in Mexico. I will be back next week to pack out, but will also follow up on a number of other issues while I am there. I wanted to ask if you thought it might be possible to get a bit of time with the Secretary. There are two requests going through the system. One is for a formal swearing in. I understand that she has one swearing in at 4:00 on Monday in the Ben Franklin room, so one option would be if she could do the same for me in the Treaty Room at 4:30. I know this is short notice ? this has been one of those cases where planning has alluded us. The second request is for a meeting with the Secretary. I would very much appreciate the chance to go over priorities moving forward, as well as provide a few initial observations. Sorry to have to bother you with this. If it were not for the short timeframe I would not want to trouble you with this kind of thing. Many thanks, Carlos 71','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2409 - C05763584.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2409 - C05763584.txt','Guidance PleaseCheryl Hope to discuss this with you further Regards pat I have not had occasion to spaek with him and owe him a call. There is not a ske c slot slated for india so I will give him a call. Thanks Cdm (Pat - see b/I) Cheryl: B5 I am told the White House Liaison Office handles all the clearances and vetting connected with Schedule C appointments, including contacting references. But before passing all this to them, I wanted to be sure you were aware of this proposed one-year appointment and comfortable with it. B6 Many thanks! Bob 114','Guidance PleaseCheryl Hope to discuss this with you further Regards pat I have not had occasion to spaek with him and owe him a call. There is not a ske c slot slated for india so I will give him a call. Thanks Cdm (Pat - see b/I) Cheryl: B5 I am told the White House Liaison Office handles all the clearances and vetting connected with Schedule C appointments, including contacting references. But before passing all this to them, I wanted to be sure you were aware of this proposed one-year appointment and comfortable with it. B6 Many thanks! Bob 114','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('241 - C05739843.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\241 - C05739843.txt','H. Libya, latest Benghazi intel SidAttachments: hrc memo libya, benghazi, oil 121012.docx CONFIDENTIAL December na, 2012 For: Hillary','H. Libya, latest Benghazi intel SidAttachments: hrc memo libya, benghazi, oil 121012.docx CONFIDENTIAL December na, 2012 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2411 - C05763587.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2411 - C05763587.txt','Time with SYes 5:00pm. Lona is all over this one. I think Lona already confirmed swearing in for Monday. I\'d also be happy to see him then too. Huma will check. Fyi Cheryl ? Well, I finally made it. Quite a start to be able to ride in with the President in AF1 and then roll into meetings with Calderon and the leadership of the Mexican government. I will spend this week in Mexico. I will be back next week to pack out, but will also follow up on a number of other issues while I am there. I wanted to ask if you thought it might be possible to get a bit of time with the Secretary. There are two requests going through the system. One is for a formal swearing in. I understand that she has one swearing in at 4:00 on Monday in the Ben Franklin room, so one option would be if she could do the same for me in the Treaty Room at 4:30. I know this is short notice ? this has been one of those cases where planning has alluded us.','Time with SYes 5:00pm. Lona is all over this one. I think Lona already confirmed swearing in for Monday. I\'d also be happy to see him then too. Huma will check. Fyi Cheryl ? Well, I finally made it. Quite a start to be able to ride in with the President in AF1 and then roll into meetings with Calderon and the leadership of the Mexican government. I will spend this week in Mexico. I will be back next week to pack out, but will also follow up on a number of other issues while I am there. I wanted to ask if you thought it might be possible to get a bit of time with the Secretary. There are two requests going through the system. One is for a formal swearing in. I understand that she has one swearing in at 4:00 on Monday in the Ben Franklin room, so one option would be if she could do the same for me in the Treaty Room at 4:30. I know this is short notice ? this has been one of those cases where planning has alluded us.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2412 - C05763588.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2412 - C05763588.txt','Pse pass to SI spent time on the web this morning following the map of your trip on the NYT website and looking at the pictures of Goma then NPR announced that the Diane Rehm show would feature u talking about sexual violence in Congo. -- bravo. I felt very proud of what u are doing. AM','Pse pass to SI spent time on the web this morning following the map of your trip on the NYT website and looking at the pictures of Goma; then NPR announced that the Diane Rehm show would feature u talking about sexual violence in Congo. -- bravo. I felt very proud of what u are doing. AM','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2413 - C05763589.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2413 - C05763589.txt','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late, presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a consistent policy toward North Korea. \'','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. \"It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late,\" presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a \"consistent policy\" toward North Korea. \'','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2414 - C05763590.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2414 - C05763590.txt','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late, presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a consistent policy toward North Korea. iln','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. \"It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late,\" presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a \"consistent policy\" toward North Korea. iln','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2415 - C05763591.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2415 - C05763591.txt','Out of Office damn this is good...I am traveling overseas and only have intermittent access to my email. I will return on August 14. cdm','Out of Office damn this is good...I am traveling overseas and only have intermittent access to my email. I will return on August 14. cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2416 - C05763592.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2416 - C05763592.txt','damn this is good...Breaking News: Missing Ship Reported Seen Off Cape Verde Islands We could have done a pirate event! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... but Africa got one anyway. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. 177','damn this is good...Breaking News: \"Missing Ship Reported Seen Off Cape Verde Islands\" We could have done a pirate event! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... \"but Africa got one anyway.\" http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. 177','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2417 - C05763593.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2417 - C05763593.txt','damn this is good...Agree - philippe?! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... but Africa got one anyway. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. Coupled with Barack Obama\'s visit last month, the two trips to Africa were the earliest into an administration by any secretary of state or president, underlining Washington\'s pledges to pay more attention to the continent. I C','damn this is good...Agree - philippe?! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... \"but Africa got one anyway.\" http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. Coupled with Barack Obama\'s visit last month, the two trips to Africa were the earliest into an administration by any secretary of state or president, underlining Washington\'s pledges to pay more attention to the continent. I C','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2419 - C05763626.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2419 - C05763626.txt','CODEL McCain Press Statement in Tripoli statementScroll all the way down for statement Dan, FYI: Below are Senator McCain\'s remarks following his discussions with Col. Qadafi. Regards, Malcolm S. Greene Senior Watch Officer S/ES-Operations Center 202-647-1512 Colleagues, Below is Senator McCain\'s press statement following his meeting with Col. Qadafi on the Megrahi issue. Joan, thanks so much for the updates. My shift is over, please send any additional emails to SES-O in the GAL. Best regards Walter Per my email on the other system, this is the press statement that Senator McCain delivered in Tripoli today, Aug 14. Senator Lieberman\'s statement was a bit stronger. PAO Josh Baker will forward a summary of that statement, along with some suggested if-asked press guidance, to NEA/MAG and NEA/PPD. Behalf Of Chris Andino Baker, Joshua N We have had a brief but productive time here in Libya. Our visit here, inconceivable just a few years ago, is another indication of the remarkable transformation of relations between our two countries. During our visit, we met with the National Security Advisor, with Col. Qadafi, and with a number of advisors to the leader. We expressed our appreciation for Libya\'s decision to give up its weapons of mass destruction programs and become a partner in the fight against violent Islamic extremism, and discussed the ways in which relations between our countries can continue on a positive and productive path. In particular, we discussed the possibility of moving ahead with the provision of non-lethal defense equipment to the government of Libya. As we move ahead with the many ways in which the United States and Libya can work closely as partners, there remain areas where there remains real work to be done. The status of human rights and political reform in Libya will remain a chief element of concern. In addition, we understand that no final decision has been reached regarding the potential release from Scottish prison of Abdel Basset al Megrahi, the man convicted of involvement in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Nevertheless, we made clear in our meetings with Libyan officials that we are resolutely opposed to his release. We encouraged our Libyan interlocutors to handle this case ? which, after all, involves an individual convicted of killing American citizens ? in a fashion that will strengthen the growing ties of friendship between our two countries, rather than hinder its progress. We discussed these and other issues in a spirit of mutual respect and friendship. The ties between the United States and Libya have taken a remarkable and positive turn in recent years,','CODEL McCain Press Statement in Tripoli statementScroll all the way down for statement Dan, FYI: Below are Senator McCain\'s remarks following his discussions with Col. Qadafi. Regards, Malcolm S. Greene Senior Watch Officer S/ES-Operations Center 202-647-1512 Colleagues, Below is Senator McCain\'s press statement following his meeting with Col. Qadafi on the Megrahi issue. Joan, thanks so much for the updates. My shift is over, please send any additional emails to SES-O in the GAL. Best regards Walter Per my email on the other system, this is the press statement that Senator McCain delivered in Tripoli today, Aug 14. Senator Lieberman\'s statement was a bit stronger. PAO Josh Baker will forward a summary of that statement, along with some suggested if-asked press guidance, to NEA/MAG and NEA/PPD. Behalf Of Chris Andino Baker, Joshua N We have had a brief but productive time here in Libya. Our visit here, inconceivable just a few years ago, is another indication of the remarkable transformation of relations between our two countries. During our visit, we met with the National Security Advisor, with Col. Qadafi, and with a number of advisors to the leader. We expressed our appreciation for Libya\'s decision to give up its weapons of mass destruction programs and become a partner in the fight against violent Islamic extremism, and discussed the ways in which relations between our countries can continue on a positive and productive path. In particular, we discussed the possibility of moving ahead with the provision of non-lethal defense equipment to the government of Libya. As we move ahead with the many ways in which the United States and Libya can work closely as partners, there remain areas where there remains real work to be done. The status of human rights and political reform in Libya will remain a chief element of concern. In addition, we understand that no final decision has been reached regarding the potential release from Scottish prison of Abdel Basset al Megrahi, the man convicted of involvement in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Nevertheless, we made clear in our meetings with Libyan officials that we are resolutely opposed to his release. We encouraged our Libyan interlocutors to handle this case ? which, after all, involves an individual convicted of killing American citizens ? in a fashion that will strengthen the growing ties of friendship between our two countries, rather than hinder its progress. We discussed these and other issues in a spirit of mutual respect and friendship. The ties between the United States and Libya have taken a remarkable and positive turn in recent years,','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('242 - C05739844.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\242 - C05739844.txt','DSFysa - calling shortly Ni, Went down to talk to Eric this evening, but missed him. Sent him note, and will follow up tomorrow. Also had long talk with Pat. He\'s coping, but as you well know it\'s not easy. I like the Greg Starr idea. Take care, Bill','DSFysa - calling shortly Ni, Went down to talk to Eric this evening, but missed him. Sent him note, and will follow up tomorrow. Also had long talk with Pat. He\'s coping, but as you well know it\'s not easy. I like the Greg Starr idea. Take care, Bill','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2420 - C05763631.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2420 - C05763631.txt','FYI--Duffey and Levin Secretary\'s Dinner Monday August 17 Telephone Call from Mr. Mann TodayDyi Please see below for a note on Not including in BCL but should be brought to S\'s attention. B6 Caitlin, See below for a note on informed of this before the Monday dinner . Take care, Zia. The Secretary and Cheryl should probably be S Special Assistants, EAP/MLS received the message below from Ambassador Michalak in Hanoi. Please confirm that the message has been passed to the Secretary or appropriate person. Jessica Webster EAP/MLS 7-2566 ne1 Mr. Ambassador, Mr. Michael Mann called from Bangkok at 3:45 p.m. this afternoon. He left this message: Since Secretary Clinton will have dinner with him on Monday night, Mr. Mann would like to alert the Secretary of the event. Mr. Mann also asked if you could call him back on his cell phone at SBU','FYI--Duffey and Levin Secretary\'s Dinner Monday August 17 Telephone Call from Mr. Mann TodayDyi Please see below for a note on Not including in BCL but should be brought to S\'s attention. B6 Caitlin, See below for a note on informed of this before the Monday dinner . Take care, Zia. The Secretary and Cheryl should probably be S Special Assistants, EAP/MLS received the message below from Ambassador Michalak in Hanoi. Please confirm that the message has been passed to the Secretary or appropriate person. Jessica Webster EAP/MLS 7-2566 ne1 Mr. Ambassador, Mr. Michael Mann called from Bangkok at 3:45 p.m. this afternoon. He left this message: Since Secretary Clinton will have dinner with him on Monday night, Mr. Mann would like to alert the Secretary of the event. Mr. Mann also asked if you could call him back on his cell phone at SBU','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2423 - C05763714.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2423 - C05763714.txt','Fwd: checking in checking inRemind me to discuss with you Cheryl A quick update on my earlier email to you. I know you are travelling back tomorrow. If you have time to talk about this and the other postions, please call me when you can.. Alternatively I am happy to call you on Monday. Just let me know a good time for me to call. thanks -- and welcome back Best Mike Forwarded message','Fwd: checking in checking inRemind me to discuss with you Cheryl A quick update on my earlier email to you. I know you are travelling back tomorrow. If you have time to talk about this and the other postions, please call me when you can.. Alternatively I am happy to call you on Monday. Just let me know a good time for me to call. thanks -- and welcome back Best Mike Forwarded message','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2424 - C05763715.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2424 - C05763715.txt','AARJake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: ...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking. Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed, Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance, she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to boogie with African dancers. And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself, she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end. Mrs. Clinton seemed satisfied that she had accomplished her mission: strengthening American relations with crucial allies on the continent, like Nigeria and South Africa, and sending a message of tough love, as she called it, to nations like Kenya and Congo. Over all, she said, the United States wants to work more closely with African nations as a partner, not simply as a patron or dispenser of aid. In exchange, she said, African leaders must deliver democracy and good government. Mrs. Clinton vowed to stay on top of Africa, even after she gets back to Washington, closely monitoring the issues she addressed on her tour. She also pointed to Cape Verde, a set of palm-studded islands best known for their beaches and enormous tourist hotels, as an example of what good leadership can do. This is possible, she said. You create not just economic growth but a sense of human dignity and possibility. Kenya. South Africa. Angola. Congo. Nigeria. Liberia. And finally Cape Verde. Mrs. Clinton saw with her own eyes some of Africa\'s most promising countries - and some of its most troubled ones. In Kenya, she pushed for the government to prosecute perpetrators of the postelection violence last year. In South Africa, the big issue was Zimbabwe and how the South African government should do more to help ease the crisis there.','AARJake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: \"...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking.\" Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. \"I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed,\" Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. \"I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance,\" she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to \"boogie\" with African dancers. \"And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself,\" she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end. Mrs. Clinton seemed satisfied that she had accomplished her mission: strengthening American relations with crucial allies on the continent, like Nigeria and South Africa, and sending a message of \"tough love,\" as she called it, to nations like Kenya and Congo. Over all, she said, the United States wants to work more closely with African nations as a partner, not simply as a patron or dispenser of aid. In exchange, she said, African leaders must deliver democracy and good government. Mrs. Clinton vowed to stay on top of Africa, even after she gets back to Washington, closely monitoring the issues she addressed on her tour. She also pointed to Cape Verde, a set of palm-studded islands best known for their beaches and enormous tourist hotels, as an example of what good leadership can do. \"This is possible,\" she said. \"You create not just economic growth but a sense of human dignity and possibility.\" Kenya. South Africa. Angola. Congo. Nigeria. Liberia. And finally Cape Verde. Mrs. Clinton saw with her own eyes some of Africa\'s most promising countries - and some of its most troubled ones. In Kenya, she pushed for the government to prosecute perpetrators of the postelection violence last year. In South Africa, the big issue was Zimbabwe and how the South African government should do more to help ease the crisis there.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2425 - C05763718.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2425 - C05763718.txt','(SBU) Yettaw to be Deported on 8/16 (SBU) John Yettaw Sentenced to 7 YearsImportance: High In brief: ? Pursuant to his meeting with Senator James Webb, Burmese Senior General Than Shwe authorized deportation of Amcit John Yettaw. ? Yettaw is scheduled to depart on 8/16 at 1:30pm local (3:00 am EDT) with Sen. Webb aboard a milair flight. ? Codel Webb, with Yettaw, will fly to Bangkok, where ACS Bangkok will assist with onward flight arrangements for Yettaw. ? CONS/Rangoon has spoken with to alert her to developments in the case. stated she has no intention of speaking with the press. Importance: High Colin - we have draft press guidance lined up for when he\'s wheels up and hear the news from us, not cnn. Can we count on webb\'s office to respect that? M has been notified - we want her to This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Importance: High Importance: High','(SBU) Yettaw to be Deported on 8/16 (SBU) John Yettaw Sentenced to 7 YearsImportance: High In brief: ? Pursuant to his meeting with Senator James Webb, Burmese Senior General Than Shwe authorized deportation of Amcit John Yettaw. ? Yettaw is scheduled to depart on 8/16 at 1:30pm local (3:00 am EDT) with Sen. Webb aboard a milair flight. ? Codel Webb, with Yettaw, will fly to Bangkok, where ACS Bangkok will assist with onward flight arrangements for Yettaw. ? CONS/Rangoon has spoken with to alert her to developments in the case. stated she has no intention of speaking with the press. Importance: High Colin - we have draft press guidance lined up for when he\'s wheels up and hear the news from us, not cnn. Can we count on webb\'s office to respect that? M has been notified - we want her to This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Importance: High Importance: High','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2426 - C05763719.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2426 - C05763719.txt','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiColleagues: Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK. Thanks, Mike Importance: High','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiColleagues: Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK. Thanks, Mike Importance: High','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2427 - C05763721.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2427 - C05763721.txt','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiI think yes. Should I try to call Webb? Colleagues: Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK Thanks, Mike Importance: High','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiI think yes. Should I try to call Webb? Colleagues: Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK Thanks, Mike Importance: High','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2428 - C05763724.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2428 - C05763724.txt','AARHuma Abedin Jake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: ...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking. Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times','AARHuma Abedin Jake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: \"...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking.\" Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2429 - C05763726.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2429 - C05763726.txt','AARHuma Abedin Jake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: ...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking. Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed, Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance, she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to boogie with African dancers. And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself, she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end.','AARHuma Abedin Jake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: \"...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking.\" Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. \"I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed,\" Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. \"I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance,\" she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to \"boogie\" with African dancers. \"And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself,\" she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('243 - C05739846.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\243 - C05739846.txt','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards $130 million for diplomatic security personnel and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards; $130 million for diplomatic security personnel; and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2430 - C05763728.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2430 - C05763728.txt','B11.4(B) 1.4(D) Holbrooke is still trying to determine how to handle -- though our options appear to be very limited. Below is the latest report. 4C.5','B11.4(B) 1.4(D) Holbrooke is still trying to determine how to handle -- though our options appear to be very limited. Below is the latest report. 4C.5','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2432 - C05763730.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2432 - C05763730.txt','Re:Ok. See if you can tee up call, but I doubt he will be available.','Re:Ok. See if you can tee up call, but I doubt he will be available.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2433 - C05763731.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2433 - C05763731.txt','Re:They are working on it. Eikenberry spoke with Karzai tonight and delivered a tough message. He will meet with Karzai and Eide in am. We have only best guesses on where the plane is at the moment. Ok. See if you can tee up call, but I doubt he will be available.','Re:They are working on it. Eikenberry spoke with Karzai tonight and delivered a tough message. He will meet with Karzai and Eide in am. We have only best guesses on where the plane is at the moment. Ok. See if you can tee up call, but I doubt he will be available.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2434 - C05763732.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2434 - C05763732.txt','FyiPer your call with turkish fm, the meeting in kabul is at 8:30am tomorrow. Jim jeffrey will pass that info to fm.','FyiPer your call with turkish fm, the meeting in kabul is at 8:30am tomorrow. Jim jeffrey will pass that info to fm.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2435 - C05763733.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2435 - C05763733.txt','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiColleagues: Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK. Thanks, Mike Importance: High','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiColleagues: Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK. Thanks, Mike Importance: High','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2436 - C05763734.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2436 - C05763734.txt','Re:1.4(D) B1 They are working on it. Ok. See if you can tee up call, but I doubt he will be available.','Re:1.4(D) B1 They are working on it. Ok. See if you can tee up call, but I doubt he will be available.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2437 - C05763738.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2437 - C05763738.txt','Africa BureauDone I should visit to thank them Mon or Tues.','Africa BureauDone I should visit to thank them Mon or Tues.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2438 - C05763739.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2438 - C05763739.txt','Sorry to hear re your fallAm so glad to hear frm you/Hi knew this was painful combined with logistics of being a woman--know. How streddful this must be----the other night the. Senate. Women had dinner anyway---all sent good words. And encouragement. To a woman theyb all said. Oh my imagine just getting dressed and the. Hair thing. Get your therapy. Get better. The senate is slogging along health care is starting to sag. --- some days it feels like we are doing the public option off backof envelope. Call when you can. X. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Barb--Thanks, my dear friend, for your good wishes. I am on the mend, Let\'s try again for dinner soon. Happy 4th!! All the best, Hillary Oops. When I wanted you to trip the light fantastic. I didn\'t mean that literally. Be careful. Do the therapy. Get well. Do you still want us to come. Monday. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 124','Sorry to hear re your fallAm so glad to hear frm you/Hi knew this was painful combined with logistics of being a woman--know. How streddful this must be----the other night the. Senate. Women had dinner anyway---all sent good words. And encouragement. To a woman theyb all said. Oh my imagine just getting dressed and the. Hair thing. Get your therapy. Get better. The senate is slogging along health care is starting to sag. --- some days it feels like we are doing the public option off backof envelope. Call when you can. X. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Barb--Thanks, my dear friend, for your good wishes. I am on the mend, Let\'s try again for dinner soon. Happy 4th!! All the best, Hillary Oops. When I wanted you to trip the light fantastic. I didn\'t mean that literally. Be careful. Do the therapy. Get well. Do you still want us to come. Monday. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 124','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2439 - C05763740.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2439 - C05763740.txt','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi B1 Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiColleagues: 1.4(D) Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK. Thanks, Mike Importance: High','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi B1 Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiColleagues: 1.4(D) Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK. Thanks, Mike Importance: High','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2440 - C05763741.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2440 - C05763741.txt','FyiSee Mon B6 has been talking about a position w tom shannon - she told me hrc mentioned Why not have maria do something related? B6 B6 B5 excited about dep envoy position B6 B5','FyiSee Mon B6 has been talking about a position w tom shannon - she told me hrc mentioned Why not have maria do something related? B6 B6 B5 excited about dep envoy position B6 B5','2016-08-01 09:54:46');
INSERT INTO `document` VALUES ('2443 - C05763746.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2443 - C05763746.txt','RecoveryGreat you can begin PT- one of the best things in life for broken parts and aching bodies! Agree merger is a positive with good possibilities. Nice to see you named best cabinet member in Washingtonian since job is so tough and world generally conspires to make it tougher. Finally getting your whole team on board should help. Will save any issue discussion or thoughts for other than email. Keep taking care and, hopefully, the only fireworks this weekend will be in American communities. Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washin on DC 20005 * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry Wendy-- Thanks for your good wishes. 1 am finally on the mend and starting physical therapy. One word of advice--watch where you step! I was very excited by the announced merger w Sandy\'s firm which sounds like a win-win for all. I miss seeing you and hope we can remedy that soon. Happy 4th! Hope you came through the surgery well and will somehow find five minutes for recovery! Feel better soon. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management','RecoveryGreat you can begin PT- one of the best things in life for broken parts and aching bodies! Agree merger is a positive with good possibilities. Nice to see you named best cabinet member in Washingtonian since job is so tough and world generally conspires to make it tougher. Finally getting your whole team on board should help. Will save any issue discussion or thoughts for other than email. Keep taking care and, hopefully, the only fireworks this weekend will be in American communities. Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washin on DC 20005 * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry Wendy-- Thanks for your good wishes. 1 am finally on the mend and starting physical therapy. One word of advice--watch where you step! I was very excited by the announced merger w Sandy\'s firm which sounds like a win-win for all. I miss seeing you and hope we can remedy that soon. Happy 4th! Hope you came through the surgery well and will somehow find five minutes for recovery! Feel better soon. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2444 - C05763747.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2444 - C05763747.txt','Re: 1.4(B)1.4(D) No. B1 1.4(D) B1 Sent from my BlackBerry smartphone with SprintSpeed Sent from my BlackBerry smartphone with SprintSpeed Sent from my BlackBerry smartphone with SprintSpeed','Re: 1.4(B)1.4(D) No. B1 1.4(D) B1 Sent from my BlackBerry smartphone with SprintSpeed Sent from my BlackBerry smartphone with SprintSpeed Sent from my BlackBerry smartphone with SprintSpeed','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2445 - C05763748.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2445 - C05763748.txt','Re:No.','Re:No.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2446 - C05763749.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2446 - C05763749.txt','Re: ReNo. B6 1 .4(B) 1 .4(D) B1 I believe he is in Bangkok now. We can reach out now to fix a time, if you\'d like.','Re: ReNo. B6 1 .4(B) 1 .4(D) B1 I believe he is in Bangkok now. We can reach out now to fix a time, if you\'d like.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2447 - C05763752.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2447 - C05763752.txt','WebbJake says you want to talk to sen webb today? What time would u like to set it up?','WebbJake says you want to talk to sen webb today? What time would u like to set it up?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2448 - C05763754.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2448 - C05763754.txt','WebbJake says you want to talk to sen webb today? What time would u like to set it up? 4','WebbJake says you want to talk to sen webb today? What time would u like to set it up? 4','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2449 - C05763756.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2449 - C05763756.txt','Senator Webb Press Comments read-outColleagues, FYI, following is a read-out of Senator Webb\'s comments to the press August 16 in Bangkok. ? Senator Webb first delivered a prepared statement, in which he said his visit to Burma had three purposes: 1)to appeal for Yettaw\'s deportation 2)to visit ASSK 3)to ask to the Burmese leadership to end her house arrest. ? The Senator summarized the basis of his humanitarian appeal, noting Yettaw\'s health and stating that the [trespassing] incident was regrettable but not mean-spirited. ? With ASSK, he said he had discussed elections and sanctions issues, but declined to characterize the content of their conversation. ? With the leadership, he said he had raised a wide range of issues, including elections. He conveyed to the generals that it would be hard for the world to view the Burmese elections as free and fair without the participation of ASSK and her supporters. Asked whether free and fair elections are possible given the Burmese constitution\'s structure, Webb said the constitution does not necessarily constrain elections. ? Senator Webb explained he was not a U.S. Government envoy. Asked whether his visit would trigger a review of U.S. Burma policy, the Senator responded that Secretary Clinton had already called for a review and that he would discuss his visit with the Secretary. ? Asked why he was received by the Burmese leadership while the UN Secretary General was not, the Senator referred to his 18-year record of working on Southeast Asia issues and his record in Vietnam. He did not characterize his own position on sanctions. With respect to human rights groups\' fear that his visit would lend legitimacy the regime, Webb firmly restated his qualifications and record. ? The Senator indicated that he viewed this as a possible opening for progress, but did not make any indications or suggestions on next steps. Hugo Rodriguez Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center','Senator Webb Press Comments read-outColleagues, FYI, following is a read-out of Senator Webb\'s comments to the press August 16 in Bangkok. ? Senator Webb first delivered a prepared statement, in which he said his visit to Burma had three purposes: 1)to appeal for Yettaw\'s deportation; 2)to visit ASSK; 3)to ask to the Burmese leadership to end her house arrest. ? The Senator summarized the basis of his humanitarian appeal, noting Yettaw\'s health and stating that the [trespassing] incident was regrettable but not mean-spirited. ? With ASSK, he said he had discussed elections and sanctions issues, but declined to characterize the content of their conversation. ? With the leadership, he said he had raised a wide range of issues, including elections. He conveyed to the generals that it would be hard for the world to view the Burmese elections as free and fair without the participation of ASSK and her supporters. Asked whether free and fair elections are possible given the Burmese constitution\'s structure, Webb said the constitution does not necessarily constrain elections. ? Senator Webb explained he was not a U.S. Government envoy. Asked whether his visit would trigger a review of U.S. Burma policy, the Senator responded that Secretary Clinton had already called for a review and that he would discuss his visit with the Secretary. ? Asked why he was received by the Burmese leadership while the UN Secretary General was not, the Senator referred to his 18-year record of working on Southeast Asia issues and his record in Vietnam. He did not characterize his own position on sanctions. With respect to human rights groups\' fear that his visit would lend legitimacy the regime, Webb firmly restated his qualifications and record. ? The Senator indicated that he viewed this as a possible opening for progress, but did not make any indications or suggestions on next steps. Hugo Rodriguez Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2450 - C05763757.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2450 - C05763757.txt','draft of monday, august 17thAttachments: August.17.09.drafttwo.doc August.17.09.drafttwo.doc>> 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR ELLEN TAUSCHER, 10:20 am UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor','draft of monday, august 17thAttachments: August.17.09.drafttwo.doc August.17.09.drafttwo.doc>> 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR ELLEN TAUSCHER, 10:20 am UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2452 - C05763771.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2452 - C05763771.txt','Colombia Defense Cooperation agreementUnderstood about expediting finalizing the agreement. I am not scheduled to see Bermudez tomorrow. Thx. We have to expedite this since the Columbians are being pressured. Will you be seeing Bermudez tomorrow? Madam Secretary, Our chief negotiator for the Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) just reported that a provisional agreement has been reached with the Colombians. It will have to go through translation and other scrubbing over the next couple of weeks before its ready to be signed but this should be good news for your proposed meeting with Foreign Minister Bermudez next week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Andrew','Colombia Defense Cooperation agreementUnderstood about expediting finalizing the agreement. I am not scheduled to see Bermudez tomorrow. Thx. We have to expedite this since the Columbians are being pressured. Will you be seeing Bermudez tomorrow? Madam Secretary, Our chief negotiator for the Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) just reported that a provisional agreement has been reached with the Colombians. It will have to go through translation and other scrubbing over the next couple of weeks before its ready to be signed but this should be good news for your proposed meeting with Foreign Minister Bermudez next week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Andrew','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2453 - C05763772.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2453 - C05763772.txt','your requestFYI. I knoW and would not do her. Three more people:','your requestFYI. I knoW and would not do her. Three more people:','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2455 - C05763778.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2455 - C05763778.txt','Out of Office AutoReply: PC todayI will be out of the office until Wednesday, August 26th. If you need immediate assistance, please contact Cheryl Mills\' office at (202) 647 5548.','Out of Office AutoReply: PC todayI will be out of the office until Wednesday, August 26th. If you need immediate assistance, please contact Cheryl Mills\' office at (202) 647 5548.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2456 - C05763780.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2456 - C05763780.txt','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'\"Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2457 - C05763782.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2457 - C05763782.txt','Thank you!!!Always glad to pitch in. It came out great and your delivery was fantastic! Onward and upward! Once again, lemonade out of lemons, silk purses out of sow ears and any other analogy I can\'t recall! Thank you, my friend for everything. See you on the plane! 9cn','Thank you!!!Always glad to pitch in. It came out great and your delivery was fantastic! Onward and upward! Once again, lemonade out of lemons, silk purses out of sow ears and any other analogy I can\'t recall! Thank you, my friend for everything. See you on the plane! 9cn','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2458 - C05763785.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2458 - C05763785.txt','Tony Campolo... Your help is needed Your help is neededBurns--thank you for forwarding this request. I always want Tony Campolo (and Peggy) to be able to find me. I\'m copying my assistant, Lauren Jiloty, so she can give you her info for contact purposes. All the best, H Hey Bosslady... Obviously I will always connect dots when asked/needed... But see below... I assume providing Huma\'s contact info is the appropriate course of action? I hope you are well...','Tony Campolo... Your help is needed Your help is neededBurns--thank you for forwarding this request. I always want Tony Campolo (and Peggy) to be able to find me. I\'m copying my assistant, Lauren Jiloty, so she can give you her info for contact purposes. All the best, H Hey Bosslady... Obviously I will always connect dots when asked/needed... But see below... I assume providing Huma\'s contact info is the appropriate course of action? I hope you are well...','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2459 - C05763786.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2459 - C05763786.txt','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL AfricaBurns, this is going to happen. We are committed to herwork and other docs like her. Lyn heard rumors about a competitive hospital, etc. We will work this out. HRC did the event at her hospital, after all. B6 Verveer, Melanne S PIs read and respond to me. This is very concerning. I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I do what I can to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. 42 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu. I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. 4.','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL AfricaBurns, this is going to happen. We are committed to herwork and other docs like her. Lyn heard rumors about a competitive hospital, etc. We will work this out. HRC did the event at her hospital, after all. B6 Verveer, Melanne S PIs read and respond to me. This is very concerning. I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker; she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I \"do what I can\" to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. 42 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing; then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: \"Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu.\" I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. 4.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('246 - C05739850.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\246 - C05739850.txt','Thank you so muchDear Bill and Torn, I\'m sorry that I cannot be on the Hill today as we had long planned, but very grateful that you both will be. The Department and I appreciate your leadership everyday. So, VII be nursing my cracked head and cheering you on as you remain calm and carry on! Happy Holidays---H','Thank you so muchDear Bill and Torn, I\'m sorry that I cannot be on the Hill today as we had long planned, but very grateful that you both will be. The Department and I appreciate your leadership everyday. So, VII be nursing my cracked head and cheering you on as you \"remain calm and carry on\"! Happy Holidays---H','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2460 - C05763787.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2460 - C05763787.txt','Thank you!Thank you for your kind words -- it\'s an honor to work for you. In the words of some wise person I heard recently, now we have to deliver. Jake--i told you yesterday, but it bears repeating--you\'re doing a wonderful job. Not just on the speech, but all the work to establish and implement the priorities it represents. I\'m very grateful---Hillary 7g1','Thank you!Thank you for your kind words -- it\'s an honor to work for you. In the words of some wise person I heard recently, now we have to deliver. Jake--i told you yesterday, but it bears repeating--you\'re doing a wonderful job. Not just on the speech, but all the work to establish and implement the priorities it represents. I\'m very grateful---Hillary 7g1','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2461 - C05763788.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2461 - C05763788.txt','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL Africaok Pis print three copies of this for me. Original Messa7 I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I do what I can to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. Blessings to you, Kay 47 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu. I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. Lyn Lusi 48','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL Africaok Pis print three copies of this for me. Original Messa7 I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker; she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I \"do what I can\" to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. Blessings to you, Kay 47 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing; then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: \"Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu.\" I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. Lyn Lusi 48','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2462 - C05763789.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2462 - C05763789.txt','Thank you!!Thanks so much. Safe travels in India and Thailand. I\'ll be getting the China S+ED ready! Derek---Thank you for all of your help and leadership on the speech and the policies it embodies. It is a delight working w you. All the best, Hillary 254','Thank you!!Thanks so much. Safe travels in India and Thailand. I\'ll be getting the China S+ED ready! Derek---Thank you for all of your help and leadership on the speech and the policies it embodies. It is a delight working w you. All the best, Hillary 254','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2463 - C05763790.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2463 - C05763790.txt','Speech/Middle EastHRC: Back this morning from Asia. Congratulations on the speech. I think it came out great. And the reaction I have heard today has been very positive. Let raise an idea about how you could present the arrangement on settlements that you are seeking with Israel as I understand it, i.e. a moratorium coupled with allowances to complete a number of housing units. There are two ways: 1. To describe it as an agreement, explaining why the US has accepted an Israeli completion of a handful of units whose construction already has begun. This raises some concerns. It would represent U.S. legitimization of some (however small) Israeli activity in the West Bank and it would trigger Arab and Palestinian complaints that we had compromised, sowing doubts about our effectiveness. 2. The alternative would be for the administration to say: a. We have come a very long way, as Israel has made unprecedented commitments to the U.S. in terms of a settlements freeze. This is a very welcome development. b. We did not achieve all that we had hoped as Israel intends to complete a number of housing units. We have differences with the Israeli government on this matter which we have expressed to them.. ?c. That said, we are convinced that substantial progress has been made that warrants an immediate resumption of peace talks as well as Arab steps toward Israel that will help promote a two-state solution. This latter option retains our credibility, does not compromise our oft-stated position and allows us to move forward. Of course, I am around if you want to discuss. Good luck in India. They are very excited about your visit. Sandy','Speech/Middle EastHRC: Back this morning from Asia. Congratulations on the speech. I think it came out great. And the reaction I have heard today has been very positive. Let raise an idea about how you could present the arrangement on settlements that you are seeking with Israel as I understand it, i.e. a moratorium coupled with allowances to complete a number of housing units. There are two ways: 1. To describe it as an agreement, explaining why the US has accepted an Israeli completion of a handful of units whose construction already has begun. This raises some concerns. It would represent U.S. legitimization of some (however small) Israeli activity in the West Bank and it would trigger Arab and Palestinian complaints that we had compromised, sowing doubts about our effectiveness. 2. The alternative would be for the administration to say: a. We have come a very long way, as Israel has made unprecedented commitments to the U.S. in terms of a settlements freeze. This is a very welcome development. b. We did not achieve all that we had hoped as Israel intends to complete a number of housing units. We have differences with the Israeli government on this matter which we have expressed to them.. ?c. That said, we are convinced that substantial progress has been made that warrants an immediate resumption of peace talks as well as Arab steps toward Israel that will help promote a two-state solution. This latter option retains our credibility, does not compromise our oft-stated position and allows us to move forward. Of course, I am around if you want to discuss. Good luck in India. They are very excited about your visit. Sandy','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2464 - C05763796.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2464 - C05763796.txt','sister-in-lawCheryl, FYI ? This morning I did a phone interview with I told her that there might be possibilities at USAID and MCC. I asked her to look at the USAID and MCC websites and let me know what might be of interest. Is there something I don\'t know about her background that might make it easier to imagine where she\'d fit? Margaret 260','sister-in-lawCheryl, FYI ? This morning I did a phone interview with I told her that there might be possibilities at USAID and MCC. I asked her to look at the USAID and MCC websites and let me know what might be of interest. Is there something I don\'t know about her background that might make it easier to imagine where she\'d fit? Margaret 260','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2465 - C05763799.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2465 - C05763799.txt','you are hilariousAbedin, Huma <AbedinH@state.gov> Friday, July 17, 2009 5:48 PM','you are hilariousAbedin, Huma <AbedinH@state.gov> Friday, July 17, 2009 5:48 PM','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2466 - C05763800.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2466 - C05763800.txt','from today\'s Financial Times....Financial Times FT.com FT .com FINANCIAL \'11114ES COMMENT Clinton can deliver a tough message to India By Strobe Talbott Published: July 16 2009 20:06 When Hillary Clinton arrives in India on Friday, the US secretary of state will no doubt strike the upbeat tone that befits relations between the world\'s two largest democracies. But she is expected also to engage her hosts candidly on two issues that have been contentious in the past and may be in future: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. In both areas, President Barack Obama\'s positions are radically different from his predecessor\'s. Unlike George W. Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265','from today\'s Financial Times....Financial Times FT.com FT .com FINANCIAL \'11114ES COMMENT Clinton can deliver a tough message to India By Strobe Talbott Published: July 16 2009 20:06 When Hillary Clinton arrives in India on Friday, the US secretary of state will no doubt strike the upbeat tone that befits relations between the world\'s two largest democracies. But she is expected also to engage her hosts candidly on two issues that have been contentious in the past and may be in future: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. In both areas, President Barack Obama\'s positions are radically different from his predecessor\'s. Unlike George W. Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2467 - C05763801.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2467 - C05763801.txt','Congratulations!Not sure - we have seeking to do so with Jack who is working on it Can we implement his suggestion about pooling donors? Fyi Dear Nora, Please pass along the following message to Cheryl. Thanks, Jeff Sachs','Congratulations!Not sure - we have seeking to do so with Jack who is working on it Can we implement his suggestion about pooling donors? Fyi Dear Nora, Please pass along the following message to Cheryl. Thanks, Jeff Sachs','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2468 - C05763802.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2468 - C05763802.txt','Palau offended by US positionsI\'ll call him this week. I think we have this largely sorted. Jeff and I go back to Puerto Rico and Guam in the primaries. Thx for sending. I\'ve forwarded to Jake Sullivan in my office to follow up. Below is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self- sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. . Jeff ? 268','Palau offended by US positionsI\'ll call him this week. I think we have this largely sorted. Jeff and I go back to Puerto Rico and Guam in the primaries. Thx for sending. I\'ve forwarded to Jake Sullivan in my office to follow up. Below is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self- sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. . Jeff ? 268','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2469 - C05763803.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2469 - C05763803.txt','Are you awake?just seeing ? am up and on line ? will also try calling you when looks like down time on your calendar','Are you awake?just seeing ? am up and on line ? will also try calling you when looks like down time on your calendar','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('247 - C05739851.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\247 - C05739851.txt','Thank you so muchMany thanks. Will do my best. Get well soon, and have a wonderful holiday. I\'m very lucky to serve in your State Department. Dear Bill and Tom, I\'m sorry that I cannot be on the Hill today as we had long planned, but very grateful that you both will be. The Department and I appreciate your leadership everyday. So, be nursing my cracked head and cheering you on as you remain calm and carry on! Happy Holidays--H','Thank you so muchMany thanks. Will do my best. Get well soon, and have a wonderful holiday. I\'m very lucky to serve in your State Department. Dear Bill and Tom, I\'m sorry that I cannot be on the Hill today as we had long planned, but very grateful that you both will be. The Department and I appreciate your leadership everyday. So, be nursing my cracked head and cheering you on as you \"remain calm and carry on\"! Happy Holidays--H','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2471 - C05763806.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2471 - C05763806.txt','Meeting with Honduran de factosTo All: We spent about 90 minutes with the four de facto representatives. I invited them to make their points first (they often complain that people don\'t listen to them). They focused on the abuses Zelaya committed before June 28, pointing out that the San Jose Accord, while\'key to a solution, would not restore the institutional damage done to Honduras. I said that clearly the San Jose Accords were necessary but not sufficient to clean up all the broken crockery in Honduras. But they ARE necessary ? and urgent. Only by implementing the agreement can Hondurans repair the other damage with the support of the international community ? which is essential for the country\'s success. I then reviewed all the carrots and sticks we discussed this morning. I cited the Secretary in underscoring urgency. Other countries join us, I emphasized, in seeing the mixed messages coming out of Tegucigalpa as a deliberate delaying tactic designed to move the country toward elections without Zelaya. The United States and others are losing patience with these tactics and want to see solid commitment to the Accord now. The de factos acknowledged that the world perceives them as delaying and that they need to move quickly. I said they should commit publicly to the San Jose Accord when the OAS FMs are in Honduras next week. They said that made sense. Then they brought up another issue. The San Jose Accord grants political amnesty but not amnesty for other crimes. They can arrest Z for corruption as soon as he returns to the country. I pushed back hard, saying no one ? Arias, the OAS, the United States ? understands the San Jose Accord as leading to Z\'s immediate arrest. The understanding is that he would resume limited functions with a national unity cabinet until he hands over power to an elected successor. To say they will arrest Z is to ensure that he does not return, and thus the collapse of the Arias plan. They seemed to back off slightly, but this remains a problem. We are working already with other FMs and with Arias to make sure the de factos know this is a non-starter. I plan to call the de facto delegation chief back Wednesday to cite my conversations tonight with others in the region and urge him again to talk to Arias directly about this. Meanwhile, we are pocketing their promise to agree asap to the San Jose Accord. 53','Meeting with Honduran de factosTo All: We spent about 90 minutes with the four de facto representatives. I invited them to make their points first (they often complain that people don\'t listen to them). They focused on the abuses Zelaya committed before June 28, pointing out that the San Jose Accord, while\'key to a solution, would not restore the institutional damage done to Honduras. I said that clearly the San Jose Accords were necessary but not sufficient to clean up all the broken crockery in Honduras. But they ARE necessary ? and urgent. Only by implementing the agreement can Hondurans repair the other damage with the support of the international community ? which is essential for the country\'s success. I then reviewed all the carrots and sticks we discussed this morning. I cited the Secretary in underscoring urgency. Other countries join us, I emphasized, in seeing the mixed messages coming out of Tegucigalpa as a deliberate delaying tactic designed to move the country toward elections without Zelaya. The United States and others are losing patience with these tactics and want to see solid commitment to the Accord now. The de factos acknowledged that the world perceives them as delaying and that they need to move quickly. I said they should commit publicly to the San Jose Accord when the OAS FMs are in Honduras next week. They said that made sense. Then they brought up another issue. The San Jose Accord grants political amnesty but not amnesty for other crimes. They can arrest Z for corruption as soon as he returns to the country. I pushed back hard, saying no one ? Arias, the OAS, the United States ? understands the San Jose Accord as leading to Z\'s immediate arrest. The understanding is that he would resume limited functions with a national unity cabinet until he hands over power to an elected successor. To say they will arrest Z is to ensure that he does not return, and thus the collapse of the Arias plan. They seemed to back off slightly, but this remains a problem. We are working already with other FMs and with Arias to make sure the de factos know this is a non-starter. I plan to call the de facto delegation chief back Wednesday to cite my conversations tonight with others in the region and urge him again to talk to Arias directly about this. Meanwhile, we are pocketing their promise to agree asap to the San Jose Accord. 53','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2472 - C05763809.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2472 - C05763809.txt','Palau release on free association meetingBelow is Palau\'s statement on the recent meeting in the required free association review. The fourth is the key paragraph. Jake, I\'ll call. Jeff 202-343-2905 o, A Compact of Free Association replaced the United States administration of Palau, islands which the U.S. took in war and subsequently administered for the United Nations. The Compact, which was signed in 1986 and took effect October 1, 1994, includes provisions of various duration. Some are to last at least 50 years, including full U.S. military authority -- although the power of the U.S. to deny access to Palau and its extensive waters by the military of any other nation is to continue in perpetuity. The amounts and types of U.S. budgetary and programmatic assistance to Palau under the Compact are specified for 15 years, but the Compact requires reviews of its terms and the entire relationship on its 15th, 30th, and 40th anniversaries. The reviews are to consider the operating requirements of the Government of Palau and the islands\' development. The Compact also commits the U.S. to acting on the findings and to promoting Palau\'s long-term economic development. A Palauan delegation that included Vice President Kerai Mariur, Chief Representative for Compact Review Joshua Koshiba, Minister of Health Dr. Stevenson J. Kuartei, Palau Community College President Dr. Patrick Tellei, Ambassador to the U.S. Hersey Kyota, Representative to the United Nations Stuart Beck, and their consultants met in Honolulu on July 8-9 in connection with the 15th Anniversary Review with an American delegation that included Department of State Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands Affairs Alcy Frelick, the head of the US Delegation, and representatives of the Departments of the Interior and Defense and the Weather and Postal Services. The U.S. delegation made positive statements on a few matters and agreed to discuss some others further. A number of the U.S. delegation\'s statements, however, evidenced a need for greater study by some U.S. officials of the intent as well as the letter of the Compact, the relationship as a whole, Palau\'s economic situation and fiscal responsibility commitments, and Palau\'s contributions to the U.S. and to international harmony -- including sacrifice by Palauans in the U.S. military, the UN international peacekeeping force and Palau\'s strategic location and posture, and Palau\'s positions in the U.N. Palau is grateful for its partnership with the U.S. and wants to continue in the association as called for by the Compact, deepen the relationship, and develop its capacities as a freely associated state. It appreciates the more positive expressions of U.S. Secretaries of State Clinton and of the Interior Salazar and congressional leaders of both political parties. Palau fully trusts that reflection will result in an approach to the relationship consistent with the Compact and to positions befitting the great nation that is the United States. Recognizing that the questions of the association are relatively small and unique for the Government of the U.S. and that the U.S. faces many and extraordinary challenges at this time, Palau understands why more deliberation by U.S. officials can be needed. Because of this, because of the confidence that it has in the United States, and because it would not be productive to elaborate with others on the conversations at this stage, Palau\'s representatives are confining additional comment to official communications. B6','Palau release on free association meetingBelow is Palau\'s statement on the recent meeting in the required free association review. The fourth is the key paragraph. Jake, I\'ll call. Jeff 202-343-2905 o, A Compact of Free Association replaced the United States administration of Palau, islands which the U.S. took in war and subsequently administered for the United Nations. The Compact, which was signed in 1986 and took effect October 1, 1994, includes provisions of various duration. Some are to last at least 50 years, including full U.S. military authority -- although the power of the U.S. to deny access to Palau and its extensive waters by the military of any other nation is to continue in perpetuity. The amounts and types of U.S. budgetary and programmatic assistance to Palau under the Compact are specified for 15 years, but the Compact requires reviews of its terms and the entire relationship on its 15th, 30th, and 40th anniversaries. The reviews are to consider the operating requirements of the Government of Palau and the islands\' development. The Compact also commits the U.S. to acting on the findings and to promoting Palau\'s long-term economic development. A Palauan delegation that included Vice President Kerai Mariur, Chief Representative for Compact Review Joshua Koshiba, Minister of Health Dr. Stevenson J. Kuartei, Palau Community College President Dr. Patrick Tellei, Ambassador to the U.S. Hersey Kyota, Representative to the United Nations Stuart Beck, and their consultants met in Honolulu on July 8-9 in connection with the 15th Anniversary Review with an American delegation that included Department of State Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands Affairs Alcy Frelick, the head of the US Delegation, and representatives of the Departments of the Interior and Defense and the Weather and Postal Services. The U.S. delegation made positive statements on a few matters and agreed to discuss some others further. A number of the U.S. delegation\'s statements, however, evidenced a need for greater study by some U.S. officials of the intent as well as the letter of the Compact, the relationship as a whole, Palau\'s economic situation and fiscal responsibility commitments, and Palau\'s contributions to the U.S. and to international harmony -- including sacrifice by Palauans in the U.S. military, the UN international peacekeeping force and Palau\'s strategic location and posture, and Palau\'s positions in the U.N. Palau is grateful for its partnership with the U.S. and wants to continue in the association as called for by the Compact, deepen the relationship, and develop its capacities as a freely associated state. It appreciates the more positive expressions of U.S. Secretaries of State Clinton and of the Interior Salazar and congressional leaders of both political parties. Palau fully trusts that reflection will result in an approach to the relationship consistent with the Compact and to positions befitting the great nation that is the United States. Recognizing that the questions of the association are relatively small and unique for the Government of the U.S. and that the U.S. faces many and extraordinary challenges at this time, Palau understands why more deliberation by U.S. officials can be needed. Because of this, because of the confidence that it has in the United States, and because it would not be productive to elaborate with others on the conversations at this stage, Palau\'s representatives are confining additional comment to official communications. B6','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2473 - C05763810.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2473 - C05763810.txt','GomaCheryl, In response to your query about the possibility of going to Goma, I reached out to our colleagues in Embassy Kinshasa to see what has been done in the past. The only reasonably safe way to get to Goma is flying on a MONUC aircraft originating from Kinshasa. That would mean a two hour flight each way, leaving a very small window (probably no more than one hour) to work in events. Moreover, advancing Goma would pose a significant challenge for us for security reasons. I also asked the Embassy to look into other ways of traveling to Goma ? perhaps over land via Kigali (Lew and I had discussed this possibility earlier) ? and the Embassy did not like the optics of approaching by land from another country. We\'re still looking at ways to lengthen our time in Monrovia, including possibly staying overnight in another country, such as Cape Verde. Still no luck, but we\'re working on it...km 771','GomaCheryl, In response to your query about the possibility of going to Goma, I reached out to our colleagues in Embassy Kinshasa to see what has been done in the past. The only reasonably safe way to get to Goma is flying on a MONUC aircraft originating from Kinshasa. That would mean a two hour flight each way, leaving a very small window (probably no more than one hour) to work in events. Moreover, advancing Goma would pose a significant challenge for us for security reasons. I also asked the Embassy to look into other ways of traveling to Goma ? perhaps over land via Kigali (Lew and I had discussed this possibility earlier) ? and the Embassy did not like the optics of approaching by land from another country. We\'re still looking at ways to lengthen our time in Monrovia, including possibly staying overnight in another country, such as Cape Verde. Still no luck, but we\'re working on it...km 771','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2474 - C05763811.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2474 - C05763811.txt','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years, Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side. U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. \"I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years,\" Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. \"This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side.\" U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing; U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, \"we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements,\" Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2475 - C05763812.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2475 - C05763812.txt','Good news from japan newtFyi Spending several days in meetings in Japan Secretary Clinton\'s visit here made a big impact President Obama\'s invitation to Prime Minister Aso as the first white house guest also made a bg impact I built up the imortance of the new ambassador The election aigist 30 will be historic and the Japan Democratic Party will almost cetainly win It will be the first clear change of government since 1955 JDP leaders have begun stressing cooperation and continuity in foreign policy and the US relationship (US alliance has 75% plus support) A pattern of alwayvisiting Japan on the way to and from China for the President and sects of state andefense would yield big emotional dividends in strengthening the alliance Newt','Good news from japan newtFyi Spending several days in meetings in Japan Secretary Clinton\'s visit here made a big impact President Obama\'s invitation to Prime Minister Aso as the first white house guest also made a bg impact I built up the imortance of the new ambassador The election aigist 30 will be historic and the Japan Democratic Party will almost cetainly win It will be the first clear change of government since 1955 JDP leaders have begun stressing cooperation and continuity in foreign policy and the US relationship (US alliance has 75% plus support) A pattern of alwayvisiting Japan on the way to and from China for the President and sects of state andefense would yield big emotional dividends in strengthening the alliance Newt','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2476 - C05763813.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2476 - C05763813.txt','Follow-upRemind me to discuss this with you. Rich -- I thought the admonitions S gave to Ellen Tauscher about how we need a serious Hill strategy plan re Start and CTBT and that such a plan must necessarily inform the actual negotiating work that Rose does could have been applied word for word to climate. I am going to raise this with her on the India trip. I\'ll tell her we\'ve met and that we\'re meeting again soon. But I am also going to make clear that I may need to bring in a completely dedicated high-level person to do this. I just have a very hard time figuring out how you guys, with all you\'re up against, can do this yourselves. 77S','Follow-upRemind me to discuss this with you. Rich -- I thought the admonitions S gave to Ellen Tauscher about how we need a serious Hill strategy plan re Start and CTBT and that such a plan must necessarily inform the actual negotiating work that Rose does could have been applied word for word to climate. I am going to raise this with her on the India trip. I\'ll tell her we\'ve met and that we\'re meeting again soon. But I am also going to make clear that I may need to bring in a completely dedicated high-level person to do this. I just have a very hard time figuring out how you guys, with all you\'re up against, can do this yourselves. 77S','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2478 - C05763817.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2478 - C05763817.txt','(AP) Mumbai gunman says he\'s ready for gallowsMumbai gunman says he\'s ready for gallows MUMBAI (AP) - The lone surviving gunman in the Mumbai attacks said he is ready to go to the gallows and wants no mercy from the court for his role in one of India\'s worst terrorist acts which left 166 people dead. Whatever I have done, I have done in this world. It would be better to be punished in this world. It would be better than God\'s punishment. That\'s why I have pleaded guilty, Ajmal Kasab, a Pakistani, told the court. Rafael Diaz Operations Specialist State Department Operations Center 5/ES-0 (202)647-1512 777','(AP) Mumbai gunman says he\'s ready for gallowsMumbai gunman says he\'s ready for gallows MUMBAI (AP) - The lone surviving gunman in the Mumbai attacks said he is ready to go to the gallows and wants no mercy from the court for his role in one of India\'s worst terrorist acts which left 166 people dead. \"Whatever I have done, I have done in this world. It would be better to be punished in this world. It would be better than God\'s punishment. That\'s why I have pleaded guilty,\" Ajmal Kasab, a Pakistani, told the court. Rafael Diaz Operations Specialist State Department Operations Center 5/ES-0 (202)647-1512 777','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('248 - C05739852.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\248 - C05739852.txt','Thank you so muchThanks I wish I could tell u I am looking forward to this but it would be a lie! Get better... Dear Bill and Tom, I\'m sorry that I cannot be on the Hill today as we had long planned, but very grateful that you both will be. The Department and I appreciate your leadership everyday. So, I\'ll be nursing my cracked head and cheering you on as you remain calm and carry on! Happy Ho lidays?H','Thank you so muchThanks I wish I could tell u I am looking forward to this but it would be a lie! Get better... Dear Bill and Tom, I\'m sorry that I cannot be on the Hill today as we had long planned, but very grateful that you both will be. The Department and I appreciate your leadership everyday. So, I\'ll be nursing my cracked head and cheering you on as you \"remain calm and carry on\"! Happy Ho lidays?H','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2480 - C05763819.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2480 - C05763819.txt','connecting in AugustHillary, having followed your India visit closely?and, of course, the follow-up coverage on issues you covered there?I\'ve got a couple of thoughts, one in particular re India-Pakistan, that I\'d like to discuss with you at your convenience (if there is such a thing) in August. I\'ll be back in DC from Aspen on August 7 and here through Labor Day if there\'s any chance of connecting. Strobe Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036','connecting in AugustHillary, having followed your India visit closely?and, of course, the follow-up coverage on issues you covered there?I\'ve got a couple of thoughts, one in particular re India-Pakistan, that I\'d like to discuss with you at your convenience (if there is such a thing) in August. I\'ll be back in DC from Aspen on August 7 and here through Labor Day if there\'s any chance of connecting. Strobe Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2482 - C05763821.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2482 - C05763821.txt','3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote KABUL (AP) Police stormed a bank in Kabul on Wednesday and killed three insurgents who had taken it over, while a wave of attacks killed at least six election workers around the country on the eve of the presidential election, officials said. The three-man assault in Kabul came a day after two militant attacks in the capital, including rockets fired at the presidential palace. It also follows a suicide car bomb explosion in front of NATO\'s Kabul headquarters Saturday that killed seven, a drumbeat of attacks that would appear to signal the intent of Taliban insurgents and their militant allies to disrupt Thursday\'s vote. In a sign of how difficult election preparations have been, Afghanistan\'s chief electoral officer said that 20 percent of election materials hadn\'t yet been delivered to voting sites less than 24 hours before polls open at 7 a.m. Thursday (0230 GMT Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday). Daoud Ali Najafi said Afghan army helicopters would be used to,deliver the materials to insecure and hard-to-reach regions. Andrea &Wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote KABUL (AP) Police stormed a bank in Kabul on Wednesday and killed three insurgents who had taken it over, while a wave of attacks killed at least six election workers around the country on the eve of the presidential election, officials said. The three-man assault in Kabul came a day after two militant attacks in the capital, including rockets fired at the presidential palace. It also follows a suicide car bomb explosion in front of NATO\'s Kabul headquarters Saturday that killed seven, a drumbeat of attacks that would appear to signal the intent of Taliban insurgents and their militant allies to disrupt Thursday\'s vote. In a sign of how difficult election preparations have been, Afghanistan\'s chief electoral officer said that 20 percent of election materials hadn\'t yet been delivered to voting sites less than 24 hours before polls open at 7 a.m. Thursday (0230 GMT Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday). Daoud Ali Najafi said Afghan army helicopters would be used to,deliver the materials to insecure and hard-to-reach regions. Andrea &Wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2483 - C05763822.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2483 - C05763822.txt','At least 13 die in Pakistan bus crashAt least 13 die in Pakistan bus crash ISLAMABAD (AP) Police say a bus has crashed in northwestern Pakistan killing at least 13 people and injuring 35. Police officer Sardar Shah says the driver of the bus lost control Wednesday while driving on a mountain road, and the bus veered into a ditch in the Batagram district of North West Frontier Province. He says three children are among the dead. Shah blamed the accident on the driver\'s speeding as he went into a sharp turn on the road. Such accidents are common in Pakistan, where roads are often poorly maintained and drivers regularly disregard traffic rules. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 rn','At least 13 die in Pakistan bus crashAt least 13 die in Pakistan bus crash ISLAMABAD (AP) Police say a bus has crashed in northwestern Pakistan killing at least 13 people and injuring 35. Police officer Sardar Shah says the driver of the bus lost control Wednesday while driving on a mountain road, and the bus veered into a ditch in the Batagram district of North West Frontier Province. He says three children are among the dead. Shah blamed the accident on the driver\'s speeding as he went into a sharp turn on the road. Such accidents are common in Pakistan, where roads are often poorly maintained and drivers regularly disregard traffic rules. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 rn','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2484 - C05763823.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2484 - C05763823.txt','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banU.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to, said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities, he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banU.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. \"People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to,\" said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. \"Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities,\" he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2485 - C05763825.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2485 - C05763825.txt','Follow-upI can dO a meeting on Saturday am if that works or Sunday am. Which is better for you? Ok. Let\'s discuss this and my list over the weekend. Can we set time for meeting? Remind me to discuss this with you. Rich -- I thought the admonitions S gave to Ellen Tauscher about how we need a serious Hill strategy plan re Start and CTBT and that such a plan must necessarily inform the actual negotiating work that Rose does could have been applied word for word to climate. I am going to raise this with her on the India trip. I\'ll tell her we\'ve met and that we\'re meeting again soon. But I am also going to make clear that I may need to bring in a completely dedicated high-level person to do this. I just have a very hard time figuring out how you guys, with all you\'re up against, can do this yourselves.','Follow-upI can dO a meeting on Saturday am if that works or Sunday am. Which is better for you? Ok. Let\'s discuss this and my \"list\" over the weekend. Can we set time for meeting? Remind me to discuss this with you. Rich -- I thought the admonitions S gave to Ellen Tauscher about how we need a serious Hill strategy plan re Start and CTBT and that such a plan must necessarily inform the actual negotiating work that Rose does could have been applied word for word to climate. I am going to raise this with her on the India trip. I\'ll tell her we\'ve met and that we\'re meeting again soon. But I am also going to make clear that I may need to bring in a completely dedicated high-level person to do this. I just have a very hard time figuring out how you guys, with all you\'re up against, can do this yourselves.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2486 - C05763827.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2486 - C05763827.txt','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banWe were going to hang them all and put them in closet when u guys were out. But we can just bring bags and leave them in room somewhere. When Doug has time, can he bring over the birthday clothes? U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to, said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities, he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday.','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banWe were going to hang them all and put them in closet when u guys were out. But we can just bring bags and leave them in room somewhere. When Doug has time, can he bring over the birthday clothes? U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. \"People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to,\" said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. \"Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities,\" he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2487 - C05763831.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2487 - C05763831.txt','george ruppJack and I are trying to get him on calendar for Thurs Maureen is a big Rupp fan. Are you meeting w him? any movement on this? Maureen White 998 Fifth Avenue, 9th floor New York NY 10028 Telephone Facsimile 212 772 6193 e.A','george ruppJack and I are trying to get him on calendar for Thurs Maureen is a big Rupp fan. Are you meeting w him? any movement on this? Maureen White 998 Fifth Avenue, 9th floor New York NY 10028 Telephone Facsimile 212 772 6193 e.A','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2488 - C05763834.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2488 - C05763834.txt','Zebari call sheetI can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. MI want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. al I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. DI This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. 1:11 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may have lost a number of staff members. At this point, we do not know if other senior-ranking MFA officials were killed or wounded in the attack.','Zebari call sheetI can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. MI want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. al I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. DI This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. 1:11 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may have lost a number of staff members. At this point, we do not know if other senior-ranking MFA officials were killed or wounded in the attack.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2489 - C05763835.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2489 - C05763835.txt','(Reuters) Scots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmakerScots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmaker LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A decision by the Scottish government whether to release a Libyan convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing may be announced as early as Thursday, a legislator said on Wednesday. Christine Grahame, a member of the Scottish Parliament who has campaigned against the conviction, said she expected former Libyan intelligence agent Abdel Basset al-Megrahi to be freed early on compassionate grounds because he has terminal cancer. The regional administration has come under pressure from the United States to keep Megrahi in jail, while a British government minister said the wait for news was becoming embarrassing. I don\'t think it will be long coming, Grahame told BBC radio. I suspect we might have something maybe tomorrow (Thursday) morning. We will probably go for compassionate release. It avoids a lot of difficulties. Scotland\'s Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill is considering two requests from Megrahi to be released early, on compassionate grounds or under a prisoner transfer agreement (PTA) between Britain and Libya. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(Reuters) Scots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmakerScots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmaker LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A decision by the Scottish government whether to release a Libyan convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing may be announced as early as Thursday, a legislator said on Wednesday. Christine Grahame, a member of the Scottish Parliament who has campaigned against the conviction, said she expected former Libyan intelligence agent Abdel Basset al-Megrahi to be freed early on compassionate grounds because he has terminal cancer. The regional administration has come under pressure from the United States to keep Megrahi in jail, while a British government minister said the wait for news was \"becoming embarrassing\". \"I don\'t think it will be long coming,\" Grahame told BBC radio. \"I suspect we might have something maybe tomorrow (Thursday) morning. We will probably go for compassionate release. It avoids a lot of difficulties.\" Scotland\'s Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill is considering two requests from Megrahi to be released early, on compassionate grounds or under a prisoner transfer agreement (PTA) between Britain and Libya. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('249 - C05739853.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\249 - C05739853.txt','Thank you so muchThanks I wish I could tell u I am looking forward to this but it would be a lie! Get better... Dear Bill and Tom, I\'m sorry that I cannot be on the Hill today as we had long planned, but very grateful that you both will be. The Department and I appreciate your leadership everyday. So, I\'ll be nursing my (*racked head and cheering you on as you remain calm and carry on! Happy Hoiiclays?H','Thank you so muchThanks I wish I could tell u I am looking forward to this but it would be a lie! Get better... Dear Bill and Tom, I\'m sorry that I cannot be on the Hill today as we had long planned, but very grateful that you both will be. The Department and I appreciate your leadership everyday. So, I\'ll be nursing my (*racked head and cheering you on as you \"remain calm and carry on\"! Happy Hoiiclays?H','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2490 - C05763838.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2490 - C05763838.txt','Zebari call sheetI already told them to plan on calling chris hill first. So let me start the process. Calling soon is good. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. III I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. IE I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 11 This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. [13 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may','Zebari call sheetI already told them to plan on calling chris hill first. So let me start the process. Calling soon is good. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. III I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. IE I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 11 This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. [13 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2491 - C05763839.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2491 - C05763839.txt','(AP) Baghdad UpdateBAGHDAD (AP) Iraqi PM blames Sunni insurgents for Baghdad bombs, says government must re-evaluate security. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Baghdad UpdateBAGHDAD (AP) Iraqi PM blames Sunni insurgents for Baghdad bombs, says government must re-evaluate security. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2493 - C05763842.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2493 - C05763842.txt','Karine will be there at 7:45281','Karine will be there at 7:45281','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2495 - C05763865.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2495 - C05763865.txt','Connecting this weekendLet me know if today or tomorrow works for you (or if you would rather find time monday). I have a dinner at 5pm I have to get my house ready for so my best times are 13/f 2pm today or anytime tomorrow. Cdm 290','Connecting this weekendLet me know if today or tomorrow works for you (or if you would rather find time monday). I have a dinner at 5pm I have to get my house ready for so my best times are 13/f 2pm today or anytime tomorrow. Cdm 290','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2496 - C05763874.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2496 - C05763874.txt','Holbrooke called for you late last night.291','Holbrooke called for you late last night.291','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2497 - C05763875.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2497 - C05763875.txt','Holbrooke called for you late last night.didn\'t call me back yesterday. Will call her again today. s fine for wednesday visit. Ok. When do I go to doctor and see 297','Holbrooke called for you late last night.didn\'t call me back yesterday. Will call her again today. s fine for wednesday visit. Ok. When do I go to doctor and see 297','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2498 - C05763887.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2498 - C05763887.txt','Connecting this weekendGreat Let\'s do tomorrow after MTP. Ok? Let me know if today or tomorrow works for you (or if you would rather find time monday). I have a dinner at 5pm I have to get my house ready for so my best times are b/f 2pm today or anytime tomorrow. Cdm 294','Connecting this weekendGreat Let\'s do tomorrow after MTP. Ok? Let me know if today or tomorrow works for you (or if you would rather find time monday). I have a dinner at 5pm I have to get my house ready for so my best times are b/f 2pm today or anytime tomorrow. Cdm 294','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2499 - C05763895.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2499 - C05763895.txt','JonesAlso, jim Jones just called for you. Can be non-secure  70S','JonesAlso, jim Jones just called for you. Can be non-secure  70S','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('25 - C05739586.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\25 - C05739586.txt','Proposed Quad Deal FVV: Proposed Quad DealB5 Iwill forward you the Turkish proposal momentarily. ... .. From H [mailto:HDR22@clintonernallycorn] B5 B5 B5 B5','Proposed Quad Deal FVV: Proposed Quad DealB5 Iwill forward you the Turkish proposal momentarily. ... .. From H [mailto:HDR22@clintonernallycorn] B5 B5 B5 B5','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('250 - C05739855.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\250 - C05739855.txt','PIN: FOX from Caitlin FOX from CaitlinFYSA Prom: Laszczych, Joanne VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, I have never seen Secretary Clinton back down from a fight. And I have never seen her back down. And / believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and she will testify the middle of January.','PIN: FOX from Caitlin FOX from CaitlinFYSA Prom: Laszczych, Joanne VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, I have never seen Secretary Clinton back down from a fight. And I have never seen her back down. And / believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and she will testify the middle of January.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2500 - C05763896.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2500 - C05763896.txt','AngelaJim just called me. Angela has some thing you need to see before tomorrow that she cannot leave. She\'s scheduled to be there at 10. Marina knows. 296','AngelaJim just called me. Angela has some thing you need to see before tomorrow that she cannot leave. She\'s scheduled to be there at 10. Marina knows. 296','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2501 - C05763897.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2501 - C05763897.txt','AngelaPhilippe got final edits You will have no later than 11:30 I still don\'t have my MTP briefing. Jim just called me. Angela has some thing you need to see before tomorrow that she cannot leave. She\'s scheduled to be there at 10. Marina knows. 297','AngelaPhilippe got final edits You will have no later than 11:30 I still don\'t have my MTP briefing. Jim just called me. Angela has some thing you need to see before tomorrow that she cannot leave. She\'s scheduled to be there at 10. Marina knows. 297','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2502 - C05763899.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2502 - C05763899.txt','heads upYou probably already know this, but I just heard from a friend who is wired at Meet the Press that David Gregory will ask you about David Maziar, the Newsweek journalist arrested in Iran.','heads upYou probably already know this, but I just heard from a friend who is wired at Meet the Press that David Gregory will ask you about David Maziar, the Newsweek journalist arrested in Iran.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2503 - C05763900.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2503 - C05763900.txt','MTP briefing?Huma said she\'s getting to you now It\'s laid out on the first page, but we\'re doing two calls 1pm: call w/Axelrod, Gibbs, Denis and Nancy Deparle to brf you (their request) 1:45 call/us, plus Denis I\'ll MC both and make sure you know exactly who is on Ops will connect you to both','MTP briefing?Huma said she\'s getting to you now It\'s laid out on the first page, but we\'re doing two calls 1pm: call w/Axelrod, Gibbs, Denis and Nancy Deparle to brf you (their request) 1:45 call/us, plus Denis I\'ll MC both and make sure you know exactly who is on Ops will connect you to both','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2504 - C05763901.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2504 - C05763901.txt','AP/NKReport: North Korea willing to hold talks with US AP By KWANG-TAE KIM Associated Press Sat Jul 25, 4:51 am ET SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has indicated its interest in holding direct talks with the United States, a news report said, after the two sides traded barbs over Pyongyang\'s nuclear weapons programs at a security forum. We are not against a dialogue. We are not against any negotiation for the issues of common concern, Japan\'s Kyodo news agency quoted North Korean ambassador to the United Nations Sin Son Ho as saying Friday. But the ambassador, speaking in New York, dismissed the possibility of a return to stalled nuclear negotiations involving the two Koreas, the U.S., Japan, China and Russia, saying the six-party talks are gone forever. The U.S. has offered to hold talks with the North within the six-nation process if it returns to the negotiating table and takes irreversible steps for denuclearization. Last weekend, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell indicated that the chances for direct talks between North Korea and the U.S. were slim. Our bilateral negotiations are between the U.S. and South Korea about our collective approach to the North, Campbell told reporters in Seoul. Sin said the five other parties to the nuclear talks cheated North Korea, accusing them of not implementing what they had agreed under a disarmament-for-aid deal. No more details were given in the Kyodo report. Sin was not available for comment Saturday. The North Korean mission to the U.N. declined to comment. North Korea quit the nuclear talks in April to protest a U.N. statement condemning a rocket launch. North Korea insisted it sent a satellite into orbit, while the U.S. and its allies said it was actually a long-range missile test. North Korea conducted its second nuclear test in May and a barrage of missile tests in July, drawing international condemnation and new U.N. sanctions. U.S. and Chinese officials are expected to discuss North Korea\'s nuclear programs and other regional security issues at a strategic dialogue next week in Washington. North Korea will be a significant topic, but obviously one among many, State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said Friday in Washington. The U.S. and North Korea engaged in a sharp war of words earlier this week over U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s recent comment likening the regime in Pyongyang to small children demanding attention. At a regional security conference in Thailand, Clinton also said the North has no friends left. North Korea\'s Foreign Ministry described her Thursday as a funny lady who sometimes looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping. 298','AP/NKReport: North Korea willing to hold talks with US AP By KWANG-TAE KIM Associated Press Sat Jul 25, 4:51 am ET SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has indicated its interest in holding direct talks with the United States, a news report said, after the two sides traded barbs over Pyongyang\'s nuclear weapons programs at a security forum. \"We are not against a dialogue. We are not against any negotiation for the issues of common concern,\" Japan\'s Kyodo news agency quoted North Korean ambassador to the United Nations Sin Son Ho as saying Friday. But the ambassador, speaking in New York, dismissed the possibility of a return to stalled nuclear negotiations involving the two Koreas, the U.S., Japan, China and Russia, saying \"the six-party talks are gone forever.\" The U.S. has offered to hold talks with the North within the six-nation process if it returns to the negotiating table and takes irreversible steps for denuclearization. Last weekend, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell indicated that the chances for direct talks between North Korea and the U.S. were slim. \"Our bilateral negotiations are between the U.S. and South Korea about our collective approach\" to the North, Campbell told reporters in Seoul. Sin said the five other parties to the nuclear talks \"cheated\" North Korea, accusing them of not implementing what they had agreed under a disarmament-for-aid deal. No more details were given in the Kyodo report. Sin was not available for comment Saturday. The North Korean mission to the U.N. declined to comment. North Korea quit the nuclear talks in April to protest a U.N. statement condemning a rocket launch. North Korea insisted it sent a satellite into orbit, while the U.S. and its allies said it was actually a long-range missile test. North Korea conducted its second nuclear test in May and a barrage of missile tests in July, drawing international condemnation and new U.N. sanctions. U.S. and Chinese officials are expected to discuss North Korea\'s nuclear programs and other regional security issues at a strategic dialogue next week in Washington. \"North Korea will be a significant topic, but obviously one among many,\" State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said Friday in Washington. The U.S. and North Korea engaged in a sharp war of words earlier this week over U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s recent comment likening the regime in Pyongyang to \"small children\" demanding attention. At a regional security conference in Thailand, Clinton also said the North \"has no friends left.\" North Korea\'s Foreign Ministry described her Thursday as \"a funny lady\" who sometimes \"looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping.\" 298','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2505 - C05763902.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2505 - C05763902.txt','Are you on this call?cheryl.mills Saturday, July 25, 2009 1:46 PM H Re: Are you on this call? Sent via 13IackBerry by AT&T','Are you on this call?cheryl.mills Saturday, July 25, 2009 1:46 PM H Re: Are you on this call? Sent via 13IackBerry by AT&T','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2506 - C05763903.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2506 - C05763903.txt','RemindersNo word back from kristy but I told her 7am Karine and barbara will be there at 7:15. Call reminders: holbrooke and moratinos. 79Q','RemindersNo word back from kristy but I told her 7am Karine and barbara will be there at 7:15. Call reminders: holbrooke and moratinos. 79Q','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2507 - C05763904.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2507 - C05763904.txt','HondurasTom shannon passed on the below points: The Honduran Armed Forces released a statement late last evening. It makes the following points: - The Armed Forces respect the Constitution and the laws and reaffirms its subordination to civil authority in conformity with law and obedience. - As an institution, the Armed Forces backs a solution to the crisis Honduras faces through a process of negotiation in the framework of the San Jose Accords. - Accordingly, we reiterate our unrestricted support for the results of the same, in accordance with the Constitution and laws. - The Armed Forces as an institution will continue to fulfill the missions given it to it by the Constitutions and the laws of Honduras.','HondurasTom shannon passed on the below points: The Honduran Armed Forces released a statement late last evening. It makes the following points: - The Armed Forces respect the Constitution and the laws and reaffirms its subordination to civil authority in conformity with law and obedience. - As an institution, the Armed Forces backs a solution to the crisis Honduras faces through a process of negotiation in the framework of the San Jose Accords. - Accordingly, we reiterate our unrestricted support for the results of the same, in accordance with the Constitution and laws. - The Armed Forces as an institution will continue to fulfill the missions given it to it by the Constitutions and the laws of Honduras.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2508 - C05763907.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2508 - C05763907.txt','QuestionI do It\'s h Do you have my call list? I\'m looking for Joe Duffy/Anne Wexler number.','QuestionI do It\'s h Do you have my call list? I\'m looking for Joe Duffy/Anne Wexler number.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('251 - C05739856.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\251 - C05739856.txt','FOX from CaitlinFYSA VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, I have never seen Secretary Clinton ,back down from a fight. And I have never seen her back down. And I believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and She will testify the middle of January.','FOX from CaitlinFYSA VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, I have never seen Secretary Clinton ,back down from a fight. And I have never seen her back down. And I believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and She will testify the middle of January.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2510 - C05763911.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2510 - C05763911.txt','Questions Huma Abedin B6 I\'m checking with Pat on the 50k, will work with Jack & Jake on rest. Also, Huma has for you a follow up memo from the prep call','Questions; Huma Abedin B6 I\'m checking with Pat on the 50k, will work with Jack & Jake on rest. Also, Huma has for you a follow up memo from the prep call','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2511 - C05763915.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2511 - C05763915.txt','Revised paper coming in to fax now.302','Revised paper coming in to fax now.302','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2512 - C05763919.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2512 - C05763919.txt','Zebari call sheetI\'ve reached out to chris. Haven\'t reached him yet. Zebari is up north only with cell phone access and lines are congested so we haven\'t been able to get him on. But the foreign ministry knows u r trying to reach him. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. GI I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. El I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 111This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. I Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s','Zebari call sheetI\'ve reached out to chris. Haven\'t reached him yet. Zebari is up north only with cell phone access and lines are congested so we haven\'t been able to get him on. But the foreign ministry knows u r trying to reach him. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. GI I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. El I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 111This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. I Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2513 - C05763920.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2513 - C05763920.txt','BidenI will actually meet you at your house, I have the answers to most of your questions from last night And will include the 5 points Ok--but when are we scheduled top talk? Also pls send me five main points of my speech to summarize our goals. I want to reference them. The WH just issued the below because the Biden story (based on interview with Peter Spiegel, WSJ, on way home from Tblisi) gained momentum throughout the day From Robert Gibbs: The President said in Moscow that the United States seeks a strong, peaceful and prosperous Russia - one that will be an even more effective partner in meeting common challenges, including reducing nuclear arsenals, securing vulnerable nuclear materials, contending with nuclear programs in North Korea and Iran, defeating violent extremism, and advancing global security and economic growth. Working together to advance security and prosperity for the American and Russian people is the focus of our effort to reset relations. The President and Vice President believe Russia will work with us not out of weakness but out of national interest. 304','BidenI will actually meet you at your house, I have the answers to most of your questions from last night And will include the 5 points Ok--but when are we scheduled top talk? Also pls send me five main points of my speech to summarize our goals. I want to reference them. The WH just issued the below because the Biden story (based on interview with Peter Spiegel, WSJ, on way home from Tblisi) gained momentum throughout the day From Robert Gibbs: \"The President said in Moscow that the United States seeks a strong, peaceful and prosperous Russia - one that will be an even more effective partner in meeting common challenges, including reducing nuclear arsenals, securing vulnerable nuclear materials, contending with nuclear programs in North Korea and Iran, defeating violent extremism, and advancing global security and economic growth. Working together to advance security and prosperity for the American and Russian people is the focus of our effort to reset relations. The President and Vice President believe Russia will work with us not out of weakness but out of national interest.\" 304','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2514 - C05763921.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2514 - C05763921.txt','Questionso Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this time.] Q: Under the previous Administration organizatioris receiving HIV\\AIDs funds from the U.S. Government were required to have a policy explicitly opposing prostitution and sex trafficking. Is that going to continue to be the policy of this Administration? A: This matter has been the subject of litigation - outside groups have sued both USAID and the HHS over the policy - and we recently notified the Court that we needed additional time to review the policy. That review is underway no final decisions have been made. On 7/25/09 8:46 PM, Evergreen <Hdr22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Is the 50k figure State and AID? > Kurdistan election results? > Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during > WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we > deport them after war ended? > Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? > What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid?','Questionso Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this time.] Q: Under the previous Administration organizatioris receiving HIV\\AIDs funds from the U.S. Government were required to have a policy explicitly opposing prostitution and sex trafficking. Is that going to continue to be the policy of this Administration? A: This matter has been the subject of litigation - outside groups have sued both USAID and the HHS over the policy - and we recently notified the Court that we needed additional time to review the policy. That review is underway; no final decisions have been made. On 7/25/09 8:46 PM, \"Evergreen\" <Hdr22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Is the 50k figure State and AID? > Kurdistan election results? > Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during > WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we > deport them after war ended? > Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? > What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2515 - C05763922.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2515 - C05763922.txt','Questions Re QuestionsOof, sorry Yes Thx. I meant budget question to refer to overall budget. Can you get that for me? o Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year. [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this','Questions Re QuestionsOof, sorry Yes Thx. I meant budget question to refer to overall budget. Can you get that for me? o Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year. [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2516 - C05763925.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2516 - C05763925.txt','You were terrific.Thanks! 306','You were terrific.Thanks! 306','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2517 - C05763932.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2517 - C05763932.txt','Thank YouFyi Hi Huma ! It was great to see you in Delhi . I just wanted to say  thank you  for helping me attend a couple of very special events in India where Hillary spoke. She was as amazing as ever and the Indian people are still buzzing over her visit. It was a definite home run. Please let me know if I can ever be helpful to you since I live and work in India and will spend lots of time traveling around the country particularly in rural areas . Take care and all the best. Sincerely, Dave','Thank YouFyi Hi Huma ! It was great to see you in Delhi . I just wanted to say \" thank you \" for helping me attend a couple of very special events in India where Hillary spoke. She was as amazing as ever and the Indian people are still buzzing over her visit. It was a definite home run. Please let me know if I can ever be helpful to you since I live and work in India and will spend lots of time traveling around the country particularly in rural areas . Take care and all the best. Sincerely, Dave','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2518 - C05763933.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2518 - C05763933.txt','SuperbMadame Secretary- A first rate job on Meet the Press. Your experience, your skill, your competency and humor all on strong display. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washin ton DC 20005 Tel: Fax * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry B6','SuperbMadame Secretary- A first rate job on Meet the Press. Your experience, your skill, your competency and humor all on strong display. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washin ton DC 20005 Tel: Fax * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry B6','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2519 - C05763934.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2519 - C05763934.txt','Note from Bill BurnsYou did a really fine job on Meet the Press today. The Russia, Iran, Afghanistan and Asia points were all right on the mark. And even though it goes beyond my professional scope, the second half was just as good. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Bill Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 07/25/2024 Thanks for the update and for all the work you did and led to get us to this point. I hope you\'ll have time to send me periodic updates, especially your impressions of the Medvedev-Putin relationship. I am considering a trip to the Caucusus and Central Asia in the Fall, perhaps attached to the Russia bilat, if we decide that makes sense. Madam Secretary, 1.4(D) B1 As you know, Travel safely. All the best, Hillary Madam Secretary, Just a quick note before leaving for Moscow, Rome and Central Asia. Moscow preparations are in reasonable shape. Afghan lethal transit agreement is done, and will be signed on Monday. There\'s also a broader statement on cooperation on counter-narcotics and reconstruction in Afghanistan. (Bakiyev has now sianed the Manas aareement. which is a further boost on Afahanistan The Presidents will announce the bilateral commission, and your trip to Russia in the fall to launch the process with Lavrov. All in all, a good, measured, B6 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1','Note from Bill BurnsYou did a really fine job on Meet the Press today. The Russia, Iran, Afghanistan and Asia points were all right on the mark. And even though it goes beyond my professional scope, the second half was just as good. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Bill Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 07/25/2024 Thanks for the update and for all the work you did and led to get us to this point. I hope you\'ll have time to send me periodic updates, especially your impressions of the Medvedev-Putin relationship. I am considering a trip to the Caucusus and Central Asia in the Fall, perhaps attached to the Russia bilat, if we decide that makes sense. Madam Secretary, 1.4(D) B1 As you know, Travel safely. All the best, Hillary Madam Secretary, Just a quick note before leaving for Moscow, Rome and Central Asia. Moscow preparations are in reasonable shape. Afghan lethal transit agreement is done, and will be signed on Monday. There\'s also a broader statement on cooperation on counter-narcotics and reconstruction in Afghanistan. (Bakiyev has now sianed the Manas aareement. which is a further boost on Afahanistan The Presidents will announce the bilateral commission, and your trip to Russia in the fall to launch the process with Lavrov. All in all, a good, measured, B6 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('252 - C05739857.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\252 - C05739857.txt','H: V good Intel internal Libya. Sid H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From. Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Jalil spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime particularly the appointment of cabinet members arid senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC Staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against Muammar al Qaddafi began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other CONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC','H: V good Intel internal Libya. Sid H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From. Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Jalil spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members arid senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC Staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against Muammar al Qaddafi began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other CONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2520 - C05763935.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2520 - C05763935.txt','Meet The PressMadam Secretary--Really terrific work this morning. Great appearance. Best. Tom 308','Meet The PressMadam Secretary--Really terrific work this morning. Great appearance. Best. Tom 308','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2521 - C05763937.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2521 - C05763937.txt','I Love Hillary!Fyi  Capricia Penavic Marshall  Mills, Cheryl D B6 Great job guys - she was FANTASTIC this morning this is a clip from a discussion I did last week about whether or not she\'s being marginalized - as if! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/32027425#32027425 xo finney 309','I Love Hillary!Fyi ; Capricia Penavic Marshall ; Mills, Cheryl D B6 Great job guys - she was FANTASTIC this morning\" this is a clip from a discussion I did last week about whether or not she\'s being marginalized - as if! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/32027425#32027425 xo finney 309','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2522 - C05763940.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2522 - C05763940.txt','QuestionsGreat job this morning. Glad it went well. Hope you get a few hours off this afternoon -- though I assume that with the China prep not likely. On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 8:46 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Is the 50k figure State and AID? Kurdistan election results? Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we deport them after war ended? Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it?','QuestionsGreat job this morning. Glad it went well. Hope you get a few hours off this afternoon -- though I assume that with the China prep not likely. On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 8:46 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Is the 50k figure State and AID? Kurdistan election results? Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we deport them after war ended? Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2523 - C05763942.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2523 - C05763942.txt','Brava!Fabulous. Couldn\'t have been better','Brava!Fabulous. Couldn\'t have been better','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2524 - C05763946.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2524 - C05763946.txt','for HRCYou did a great job on Meet the Press. The only thing I would add is when they ask you about the relationship b/w you and the White House you can say not only that you are the diplomat in chief and the implementer, but also the architect of the strategies we need actually to achieve the objectives and the visions that the President lays out. I hope you saw the piece by Sid Kaplan in Slate that says you and the President are closer than any administration in recent memory. I hope you get at least a tiny piece of Sunday to yourself! AMS 310','for HRCYou did a great job on Meet the Press. The only thing I would add is when they ask you about the relationship b/w you and the White House you can say not only that you are the diplomat in chief and the implementer, but also the architect of the strategies we need actually to achieve the objectives and the visions that the President lays out. I hope you saw the piece by Sid Kaplan in Slate that says you and the President are closer than any administration in recent memory. I hope you get at least a tiny piece of Sunday to yourself! AMS 310','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2525 - C05763949.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2525 - C05763949.txt','FeedbackWhenever you do something big on TV we all hear from lots of folks saying you did great. But this time is noticeably different. First, people across the spectrum - DC insiders, reporters, staff, ex-staff, friends of friends, WH folks, etc - were blown away. Second, people were REALLY moved by the last segment, three people even told me they teared up. I\'m guessing and hoping you hear this directly from random folks in the coming days. And I think because it\'s been a lousy couple of weeks for the Admin, with mixed messages and bad news, coupled with many people seeing you for the first time for an extended period talking about the job and your relationship with the President, and that combo was probably the most powerful reminder since your speech in Denver that you\'re in a class all your own (including the President who became enmeshed in the Gates incident) That you didn\'t wait for the envoy question was key, you turned it into a strength. What you said about the President and how you said it, one can\'t help but think how much of a team player you are and how remarkably you\'ve adapted to the role. You were definitely on your game. You either threw a perfect game - or at least a no hitter. So this couldn\'t have gone better, achieved everything we needed to times 10, and comes on the heels of a great 10 days. Will be interesting to see the storyline that emanates from this. Because there was no substantive news, it\'ll be a focus on style especially saving Biden.','FeedbackWhenever you do something big on TV we all hear from lots of folks saying you did great. But this time is noticeably different. First, people across the spectrum - DC insiders, reporters, staff, ex-staff, friends of friends, WH folks, etc - were blown away. Second, people were REALLY moved by the last segment, three people even told me they teared up. I\'m guessing and hoping you hear this directly from random folks in the coming days. And I think because it\'s been a lousy couple of weeks for the Admin, with mixed messages and bad news, coupled with many people seeing you for the first time for an extended period talking about the job and your relationship with the President, and that combo was probably the most powerful reminder since your speech in Denver that you\'re in a class all your own (including the President who became enmeshed in the Gates incident) That you didn\'t wait for the envoy question was key, you turned it into a strength. What you said about the President and how you said it, one can\'t help but think how much of a team player you are and how remarkably you\'ve adapted to the role. You were definitely on your game. You either threw a perfect game - or at least a no hitter. So this couldn\'t have gone better, achieved everything we needed to times 10, and comes on the heels of a great 10 days. Will be interesting to see the storyline that emanates from this. Because there was no substantive news, it\'ll be a focus on style especially saving Biden.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2526 - C05763950.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2526 - C05763950.txt','CODEL MackFyi Fyi on Amb. Llorens readout from CODEL Mack. Courtney Colleagues, Ambassador Llorens provided a readout of CODEL Mack\'s trip to Honduras. During the weekend trip, U.S. Representatives Mack and Bilbray met with several Honduran officials, including Micheletti, the Supreme Court president, and six presidential candidates. It is Ambassador Llorens\' opinion the CODEL was not helpful to the Obama Administration\'s goals in Honduras. The CODEL already has departed and is en route back to the United States. Thank you, Philip Roskamp Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512 311','CODEL MackFyi Fyi on Amb. Llorens readout from CODEL Mack. Courtney Colleagues, Ambassador Llorens provided a readout of CODEL Mack\'s trip to Honduras. During the weekend trip, U.S. Representatives Mack and Bilbray met with several Honduran officials, including Micheletti, the Supreme Court president, and six presidential candidates. It is Ambassador Llorens\' opinion the CODEL was not helpful to the Obama Administration\'s goals in Honduras. The CODEL already has departed and is en route back to the United States. Thank you, Philip Roskamp Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512 311','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2527 - C05763952.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2527 - C05763952.txt','PLS FORWARD TO THE SECRETARY(and greetings to CMills)Fyi Oh barcar Dear HRC, Your far-ranging and compelling comments onMeet The Press this morning proved , once again, why you are the right person, in the right job, during these challenging times. Barbaralee Diamonsteiri-Spielvogel 27 July 2009 313','PLS FORWARD TO THE SECRETARY(and greetings to CMills)Fyi Oh barcar Dear HRC, Your far-ranging and compelling comments on\"Meet The Press\" this morning proved , once again, why you are the right person, in the right job, during these challenging times. Barbaralee Diamonsteiri-Spielvogel 27 July 2009 313','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2528 - C05763953.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2528 - C05763953.txt','DaiRELEASE IN PART B5,B6 You were terrific on MTP. You\'ll be either happy -- or horrified -- to know that conducted in front of the tv so the clan could watch. A short while ago, Kurt sent me the below thoughts on your private conversation with Dai: was largely B6 B5','DaiRELEASE IN PART B5,B6 You were terrific on MTP. You\'ll be either happy -- or horrified -- to know that conducted in front of the tv so the clan could watch. A short while ago, Kurt sent me the below thoughts on your private conversation with Dai: was largely B6 B5','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2529 - C05763956.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2529 - C05763956.txt','My ListSorry I missed you last night ? Issues: Personnel Other Issues: Support Needs for Dialogs Monthly Thinking Group ? Politically/Positionally -- [Sandy Berger, Vartan Gregorian, John Podesta, Jim Kennedy, Minyon Moore, Strobe Talbott, Maggie Williams,] Agenda ? what do you want to claim ? non-pro development reform NK? Education Initiative: ? Dinner on 18 August ? Goal would be to begin implementing strategy of getting thinking per JS memo: the role higher education is and can play as part of smart diplomacy, including development to enhance the network or relationships between countries and peoples to elevate the conditions and capacities of peoples around the world. ? Potential guest list:','My ListSorry I missed you last night ? Issues: Personnel Other Issues: Support Needs for Dialogs Monthly Thinking Group ? Politically/Positionally -- [Sandy Berger, Vartan Gregorian, John Podesta, Jim Kennedy, Minyon Moore, Strobe Talbott, Maggie Williams,] Agenda ? what do you want to claim ? non-pro; development reform; NK? Education Initiative: ? Dinner on 18 August ? Goal would be to begin implementing strategy of getting thinking per JS memo: the role higher education is and can play as part of \"smart diplomacy\", including development to enhance the network or relationships between countries and peoples to elevate the conditions and capacities of peoples around the world. ? Potential guest list:','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('253 - C05739858.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\253 - C05739858.txt','FOX from CaitlinFYSA VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, ,I have never seen Secretary Clinton back down from a fight And I have never seen her back down. And I believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and she will testify the middle of 3anuary.','FOX from CaitlinFYSA VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, ,I have never seen Secretary Clinton back down from a fight And I have never seen her back down. And I believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and she will testify the middle of 3anuary.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2531 - C05763959.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2531 - C05763959.txt','Cheryl, here is a quick backgrounder on child slavery in HaitiAttachments: HAITI -- Paper on Restaveks 26JUL09.doc Text of attachment below:','Cheryl, here is a quick backgrounder on child slavery in HaitiAttachments: HAITI -- Paper on Restaveks 26JUL09.doc Text of attachment below:','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2532 - C05763961.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2532 - C05763961.txt','Cheryl, here is a quick backgrounder on child slavery in HaitiHi Cheryl, The Secretary asked me to send her, through you, an informal paper that she could share with President Clinton on the restavek problem. I was in Africa and then out of pocket much of last week, but I wanted to make sure that you have it before you go to Haiti. If I don\'t see you before then, have a great trip! LOU 322','Cheryl, here is a quick backgrounder on child slavery in HaitiHi Cheryl, The Secretary asked me to send her, through you, an informal paper that she could share with President Clinton on the restavek problem. I was in Africa and then out of pocket much of last week, but I wanted to make sure that you have it before you go to Haiti. If I don\'t see you before then, have a great trip! LOU 322','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2535 - C05763974.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2535 - C05763974.txt','(AP) Pakistan PM effectively rules out treason chargesPakistan PM effectively rules out treason charges ISLAMABAD (AP) Pakistan\'s prime minister on Wednesday effectively ruled out bringing treason charges against the country\'s former military ruler, Pervez Musharraf. Pakistan\'s Supreme Court recently ruled that Musharraf\'s imposition of a state of emergency in 2007 was unconstitutional a decision that raised the possibility he could be accused of treason. But Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had said such charges would only be brought against Musharraf if Parliament passed a unanimous resolution requesting them. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday night, Gilani said the opposition parties did not have enough votes to pass the resolution indicating his own party would not vote in favor. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Pakistan PM effectively rules out treason chargesPakistan PM effectively rules out treason charges ISLAMABAD (AP) Pakistan\'s prime minister on Wednesday effectively ruled out bringing treason charges against the country\'s former military ruler, Pervez Musharraf. Pakistan\'s Supreme Court recently ruled that Musharraf\'s imposition of a state of emergency in 2007 was unconstitutional a decision that raised the possibility he could be accused of treason. But Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had said such charges would only be brought against Musharraf if Parliament passed a unanimous resolution requesting them. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday night, Gilani said the opposition parties did not have enough votes to pass the resolution indicating his own party would not vote in favor. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2536 - C05763975.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2536 - C05763975.txt','Secretary of State\'s visit to AfricaMs. Cheryl Mills Counselor & Chief of Staff Department of State Dear Chief of Staff, Following our short exchange of views, on the margins of your last meeting with the African Diplomatic Group on Food Security, and yesterday\'s press release on Secretary of State\'s visit to Africa, I wish to express my deepest appreciation for your personal support in the positive consideration of the invitation the Cape Verdian Minister of Foreign Affairs extended to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The Cape Verdian authorities see this visit as an important landmark in the bilateral relations between Cape Verde and the US and an opportunity to discuss ways to strenghten those relations and our cooperation at the international level where we share various views and goals. We therefore look forward to the visit with much enthusiasm. In this line, I wish to reiterate that the Embassy of Cape Verde and myself stand ready to facilitate and contribute in any way deemed necessary to ensure an adequate preparation of the visit. Please feel free to contact me at my following e-mails: official e-mail or My private one or by cell phone It will be for me a personal pleasure to welcome you in my country. Best regards, Fatima Veiga 328','Secretary of State\'s visit to AfricaMs. Cheryl Mills Counselor & Chief of Staff Department of State Dear Chief of Staff, Following our short exchange of views, on the margins of your last meeting with the African Diplomatic Group on Food Security, and yesterday\'s press release on Secretary of State\'s visit to Africa, I wish to express my deepest appreciation for your personal support in the positive consideration of the invitation the Cape Verdian Minister of Foreign Affairs extended to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The Cape Verdian authorities see this visit as an important landmark in the bilateral relations between Cape Verde and the US and an opportunity to discuss ways to strenghten those relations and our cooperation at the international level where we share various views and goals. We therefore look forward to the visit with much enthusiasm. In this line, I wish to reiterate that the Embassy of Cape Verde and myself stand ready to facilitate and contribute in any way deemed necessary to ensure an adequate preparation of the visit. Please feel free to contact me at my following e-mails: official e-mail or My private one or by cell phone It will be for me a personal pleasure to welcome you in my country. Best regards, Fatima Veiga 328','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2538 - C05763977.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2538 - C05763977.txt','(AP) Decision in Lockerbie case ThursdayDecision in Lockerbie case Thursday LONDON (AP) The Scottish government says a decision has been reached in the case of Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi and will be announced Thursday. A statement released Wednesday says Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill has informed families and other interested parties that he has reached his decisions on the applications for prisoner transfer and compassionate release. A Scottish government spokeswoman says the minister\'s decision will not be released before Thursday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Decision in Lockerbie case ThursdayDecision in Lockerbie case Thursday LONDON (AP) The Scottish government says a decision has been reached in the case of Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi and will be announced Thursday. A statement released Wednesday says Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill has \"informed families and other interested parties that he has reached his decisions on the applications for prisoner transfer and compassionate release.\" A Scottish government spokeswoman says the minister\'s decision will not be released before Thursday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2539 - C05763982.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2539 - C05763982.txt','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633 77','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633 77','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('254 - C05739859.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\254 - C05739859.txt','Libya infoFYI B5 The Benghazi protestors appear to be a pastiche of different groups of disaffected people including war-wounded, martyrs\' families, transparency and accountability demendeurs, and those who believe the east is once again being neglected. So the source of this report attributing the whole thing to war-wounded does not jive, although they may have been the ones who carried out the violent acts. The Belhaj bogeyman is a bit overplayed-no doubt his military influence has waned but he does remain a player ?one of many ?looking to make political gain in this new environment The proposition that he is just lying in waiting to take advantage of the current stability to move in and establish an Islamic state appears a bit exaggerated. Minister of Labor Rajbani (who has his own axes to grind) said there is now a group of six ministers (I need to clarify whether this is with al-Keeb\'s knowelcige or not) who are serving as the cohones of the cabinet and taking decisions the others won\'t al-Keeb Is proceding cautiously (that is his strength and weakness) and that is the problem- this is really the time for a war-time cabinet not the cautious approach he appears to be taking does not suit this volatile time Let\'s see what the meeting today between the NTC and the government produces?the benghazi protests, the Bani Walid conflict and the various other incidents that have flared up in recent days point to the need for some real drastic movement in the DDR process and in the other issues that engender current dissatisfaction among the populace. I can really comment on the points regarding foreign contracts except to say it rings true given the current governments reluctance to make any significant decisions, especially regarding past or future issues of money. The Hefter piece also sounds a bridge too far given al-Keeb\'s disposition. But I do agree that it is not too late if this government can just organize itself and take some fundamental decisions to i mprove liquidity, get the real war-wounded good treatment and push the MOD and MOI to speed up the DDR process. Interested, as always, in your views. SOURCE. Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul ?late spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and','Libya infoFYI B5 The Benghazi protestors appear to be a pastiche of different groups of disaffected people including war-wounded, martyrs\' families, transparency and accountability demendeurs, and those who believe the east is once again being neglected. So the source of this report attributing the whole thing to war-wounded does not jive, although they may have been the ones who carried out the violent acts. The Belhaj bogeyman is a bit overplayed-no doubt his military influence has waned but he does remain a player ?one of many ?looking to make political gain in this new environment The proposition that he is just lying in waiting to take advantage of the current stability to move in and establish an Islamic state appears a bit exaggerated. Minister of Labor Rajbani (who has his own axes to grind) said there is now a group of six ministers (I need to clarify whether this is with al-Keeb\'s knowelcige or not) who are serving as the \"cohones\" of the cabinet and taking decisions the others won\'t al-Keeb Is proceding cautiously (that is his strength and weakness) and that is the problem- this is really the time for a \"war-time\" cabinet not the cautious approach he appears to be taking does not suit this volatile time Let\'s see what the meeting today between the NTC and the government produces?the benghazi protests, the Bani Walid conflict and the various other incidents that have flared up in recent days point to the need for some real drastic movement in the DDR process and in the other issues that engender current dissatisfaction among the populace. I can really comment on the points regarding foreign contracts except to say it rings true given the current governments reluctance to make any significant decisions, especially regarding past or future issues of money. The Hefter piece also sounds a bridge too far given al-Keeb\'s disposition. But I do agree that it is not too late if this government can just organize itself and take some fundamental decisions to i mprove liquidity, get the real war-wounded good treatment and push the MOD and MOI to speed up the DDR process. Interested, as always, in your views. SOURCE. Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul ?late spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2540 - C05763983.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2540 - C05763983.txt','TodayThere are a few things on there way to you this morning: - call sheet for aliyev for today. Phil has discussed with you but its to urge him not to derail the turkey/armenia talks. They are 9 hours ahead. Can we do soon? -your schedule for the next few days. just need final sign off from you. - a lona memo with questions for the next few weeks.','TodayThere are a few things on there way to you this morning: - call sheet for aliyev for today. Phil has discussed with you but its to urge him not to derail the turkey/armenia talks. They are 9 hours ahead. Can we do soon? -your schedule for the next few days. just need final sign off from you. - a lona memo with questions for the next few weeks.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2541 - C05763985.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2541 - C05763985.txt','Fw:Fyi','Fw:Fyi','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2542 - C05763987.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2542 - C05763987.txt','TodayThere are a few things on there way to you this morning: - call sheet for aliyev for today. Phil has discussed with you but its to urge him not to derail the turkey/armenia talks. They are 9 hours ahead. Can we do soon? - your schedule for the next few days. just need final sign off from you. - a lona memo with questions for the next few weeks.','TodayThere are a few things on there way to you this morning: - call sheet for aliyev for today. Phil has discussed with you but its to urge him not to derail the turkey/armenia talks. They are 9 hours ahead. Can we do soon? - your schedule for the next few days. just need final sign off from you. - a lona memo with questions for the next few weeks.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2543 - C05763991.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2543 - C05763991.txt','Aliyev locked for 10:45. They will call ur blackberry.2','Aliyev locked for 10:45. They will call ur blackberry.2','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2544 - C05763993.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2544 - C05763993.txt','ScheduleYes, we will send a message first thing. Sorry I hit send too soon! Can we start Saud 15 minutes later so I don\'t have to leave the WH early?','ScheduleYes, we will send a message first thing. Sorry I hit send too soon! Can we start Saud 15 minutes later so I don\'t have to leave the WH early?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2545 - C05763994.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2545 - C05763994.txt','ColumbiaI\'m checking and will get right back to you. Will the DCA team be in Columbia in early August? I thought we had set that up but heard today they might not get there until September. What\'s the plan? 141','ColumbiaI\'m checking and will get right back to you. Will the DCA team be in Columbia in early August? I thought we had set that up but heard today they might not get there until September. What\'s the plan? 141','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2546 - C05763995.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2546 - C05763995.txt','ColumbiaDCA negotiations are still on for week after next (11-13 Aug), as requested. Amb Barco called to request that we slide right one day (13,14 Aug). They requested this based on a visit of Mexican President Calderon - who will visit Bogota (10-12 Aug). The dep FM and some MinDef officials want to be in Bogota for Calderon\'s visit. Let me know if you have any other questions. Will the DCA team be in Columbia in early August? I thought we had set that up but heard today they might not get there until September. What\'s the plan? 342','ColumbiaDCA negotiations are still on for week after next (11-13 Aug), as requested. Amb Barco called to request that we slide right one day (13,14 Aug). They requested this based on a visit of Mexican President Calderon - who will visit Bogota (10-12 Aug). The dep FM and some MinDef officials want to be in Bogota for Calderon\'s visit. Let me know if you have any other questions. Will the DCA team be in Columbia in early August? I thought we had set that up but heard today they might not get there until September. What\'s the plan? 342','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2547 - C05763996.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2547 - C05763996.txt','Steinberg wants to talk secure this morning. I can come over and set up. Can u do inthe next 30 min?','Steinberg wants to talk secure this morning. I can come over and set up. Can u do inthe next 30 min?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2548 - C05763998.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2548 - C05763998.txt','Steinberg wants to talk secure this morning. I can come over and set up. Can u do Steinberg wants to talk secure this morning. I can come over and set up. Can u do in the next 30 min?in the next 30 min? Its at 11:45. Ops is building. I\'m on my way. It has to be by then since we want to go out. A','Steinberg wants to talk secure this morning. I can come over and set up. Can u do Steinberg wants to talk secure this morning. I can come over and set up. Can u do in the next 30 min?in the next 30 min? Its at 11:45. Ops is building. I\'m on my way. It has to be by then since we want to go out. A','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2549 - C05764000.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2549 - C05764000.txt','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('255 - C05739860.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\255 - C05739860.txt','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juancole.com/2012/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The consulate was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year. It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. Qaddafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi security forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the violence. And, he appears to have been willing to spill the beans. So let\'s call him the Libyan Deep Throat. Deep Throat is so knowledgeable about the conspiracies facing the city and so dangerous to those hatching them that the latter immediately attempted to spring him from jail.','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juancole.com/2012/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The \"consulate\" was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year. It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. Qaddafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi security forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the violence. And, he appears to have been willing to spill the beans. So let\'s call him the Libyan Deep Throat. Deep Throat is so knowledgeable about the conspiracies facing the city and so dangerous to those hatching them that the latter immediately attempted to spring him from jail.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2550 - C05764001.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2550 - C05764001.txt','Kenyapvervee Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that life begins at conception. The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that if Kenya knows the world is watching they may be more careful in how they proceed. Of course we would be happy to help you in any way if you decide you want to do something on this while you are there. There is also a Congressional delegation going to Kenya the week of August 8th and we are working on them to have a side meeting on this issue as well. As always, thank you so much for all you do. We are all so grateful that you are there! All best, Laurie Laurie Rubiner','Kenyapvervee Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that \"life begins at conception\". The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that if Kenya knows the world is watching they may be more careful in how they proceed. Of course we would be happy to help you in any way if you decide you want to do something on this while you are there. There is also a Congressional delegation going to Kenya the week of August 8th and we are working on them to have a side meeting on this issue as well. As always, thank you so much for all you do. We are all so grateful that you are there! All best, Laurie Laurie Rubiner','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2551 - C05764004.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2551 - C05764004.txt','Brava!She is on your grid. Rob will take care of the letter right away. PIs put on call list and do letter to her wishing her well etc. B6 It was great to you see you too. You look fantastic. It was a wonderful mini reunion. Best way to reach On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 12:18 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Karen-- It was great seeing you yesterday at what felt like a mini-reunion. Thanks so much for coming. Also could you please send me the contact info for so I could call or write her? Give my best to Mike and Jessica and enjoy the rest of summer. H Secretary Clinton -- You were phenomenol this morning on Meet the Press. Many NY friends and fans have been emailing me today with rave reviews, even some of my new Republican pals. I missed you at the UN Eleanor Roosevelt breakfast - you were mobbed. I will be in Washington on Thursday for Andrew Shapiro\'s swearing-in, perhaps I will see you there. Thanks for the note to Jessica for her graduation -- she\'s doing great -- a counselor in training at a 346','Brava!She is on your grid. Rob will take care of the letter right away. PIs put on call list and do letter to her wishing her well etc. B6 It was great to you see you too. You look fantastic. It was a wonderful mini reunion. Best way to reach On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 12:18 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Karen-- It was great seeing you yesterday at what felt like a mini-reunion. Thanks so much for coming. Also could you please send me the contact info for so I could call or write her? Give my best to Mike and Jessica and enjoy the rest of summer. H Secretary Clinton -- You were phenomenol this morning on Meet the Press. Many NY friends and fans have been emailing me today with rave reviews, even some of my new Republican pals. I missed you at the UN Eleanor Roosevelt breakfast - you were mobbed. I will be in Washington on Thursday for Andrew Shapiro\'s swearing-in, perhaps I will see you there. Thanks for the note to Jessica for her graduation -- she\'s doing great -- a counselor in training at a 346','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2552 - C05764006.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2552 - C05764006.txt','Out of Office AutoReply: SuperbI am traveling and will be out of the office from Friday, July 31- Wednesday, August 5. I will check emails when possible. If you need assistance, please contact Anne Fauvre at 202-842-7222 or Thank You.','Out of Office AutoReply: SuperbI am traveling and will be out of the office from Friday, July 31- Wednesday, August 5. I will check emails when possible. If you need assistance, please contact Anne Fauvre at 202-842-7222 or Thank You.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2553 - C05764007.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2553 - C05764007.txt','Feedback?It was taping in chicago today so it won\'t be airing same day. I thought you were excellent, and had great chemistry with lisa. I know pir heard the audio. Not sure that melanne has yet.  \'verveerms@state.gov\' <verveerms@state.gov> Huma Abedin Any from the taping yesterday or today\'s showing?','Feedback?It was taping in chicago today so it won\'t be airing same day. I thought you were excellent, and had great chemistry with lisa. I know pir heard the audio. Not sure that melanne has yet. ; \'verveerms@state.gov\' <verveerms@state.gov>; Huma Abedin Any from the taping yesterday or today\'s showing?','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2554 - C05764008.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2554 - C05764008.txt','KenyaLaurie ? She isn\'t doing any specific health or womens events in Kenya but I\'ve also shared your email with policy team at state and embassy staff in Nairobi helping to plan the trip to see if there is any way to address this. pverveer Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that life begins at conception. The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that 348','KenyaLaurie ? She isn\'t doing any specific health or womens events in Kenya but I\'ve also shared your email with policy team at state and embassy staff in Nairobi helping to plan the trip to see if there is any way to address this. pverveer Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that \"life begins at conception\". The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that 348','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2555 - C05764009.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2555 - C05764009.txt','ToniteI\'m on my way to your house to drop off: - schedule for tomorrow. Marianne at 630am. Isabelle at 8am. Catherine coming monday. - also dropped off some work folders which includes africa info. - jim steinberg wants to talk tonite. Doesn\'t need to be secure. - its 13 people coming tomorrow, I\'ve worked it out with marina and doug 350','ToniteI\'m on my way to your house to drop off: - schedule for tomorrow. Marianne at 630am. Isabelle at 8am. Catherine coming monday. - also dropped off some work folders which includes africa info. - jim steinberg wants to talk tonite. Doesn\'t need to be secure. - its 13 people coming tomorrow, I\'ve worked it out with marina and doug 350','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2557 - C05764016.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2557 - C05764016.txt','Feedback?I\'ve not heard the audio, but I have no doubt it went well. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov It was taping in chicago today so it won\'t be airing same day. I thought you were excellent, and had great chemistry with lisa. I know pir heard the audio. Not sure that melanne has yet. \'verveerms@state.gov\' <verveerms@state.gov> Huma Abedin Any from the taping yesterday or today\'s showing? 11','Feedback?I\'ve not heard the audio, but I have no doubt it went well. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov It was taping in chicago today so it won\'t be airing same day. I thought you were excellent, and had great chemistry with lisa. I know pir heard the audio. Not sure that melanne has yet. \'verveerms@state.gov\' <verveerms@state.gov>; Huma Abedin Any from the taping yesterday or today\'s showing? 11','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2558 - C05764020.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2558 - C05764020.txt','POGO allegations - documents POGO allegationsAttachments: Attachment 6.pdf Attachments 1-5.pdf Sec Clinton Letter 09-01-09.pdf Oscar pls print this letter for hrc Its very imp Cheryl is discussing with hrc. Are you aware of these documents? CNN apparently has them as well and will ask the briefing. We need to say something strong besides default mode there\'s an ongoing investigation and I can\'t comment. Julie: Eric has them, but here\'s a backdoor set for you. You got these from DS.... Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General - U.S. Department of State (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) 12 DS ? Spokesman Ian Kelly, who is briefing today, would like to see the materials, please. Can you provide them to him? JMR ALL: Eric Boswell that the 3-part package that I mentioned to Robert this AM. It has 1) The 10-page POGO letter to Secy Clinton 2) 5 witness statements 3) 12 images Please let me know if PA needs these from us. Just now, the IG would prefer you request these items from Eric B. Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General U.S. Department of State 2121 Virginia Ave. NW (SA-3) Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) burgesst@state.gov Mailing address: 2201 C Street, N.W. Suite 8100, SA-3 Washington, D.C. 20522-0308 13','POGO allegations - documents POGO allegationsAttachments: Attachment 6.pdf; Attachments 1-5.pdf; Sec Clinton Letter 09-01-09.pdf Oscar pls print this letter for hrc Its very imp Cheryl is discussing with hrc. Are you aware of these documents? CNN apparently has them as well and will ask the briefing. We need to say something strong besides default mode \"there\'s an ongoing investigation and I can\'t comment.\" Julie: Eric has them, but here\'s a backdoor set for you. You got these from DS.... Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General - U.S. Department of State (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) 12 DS ? Spokesman Ian Kelly, who is briefing today, would like to see the materials, please. Can you provide them to him? JMR ALL: Eric Boswell that the 3-part package that I mentioned to Robert this AM. It has 1) The 10-page POGO letter to Secy Clinton 2) 5 witness statements 3) 12 images Please let me know if PA needs these from us. Just now, the IG would prefer you request these items from Eric B. Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General U.S. Department of State 2121 Virginia Ave. NW (SA-3) Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) burgesst@state.gov Mailing address: 2201 C Street, N.W. Suite 8100, SA-3 Washington, D.C. 20522-0308 13','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2559 - C05764022.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2559 - C05764022.txt','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIACheryl: The Russians are trying to cash in on Angola\'s upside potential. With the Angola\'s oil and mineral wealth, as well as its vast agricultural potential, the Russians see dollars signs in their eyes. I hope some American companies, backed up with OPIC and Ex-Im Bank guarantees and loans, will go in to build housing and other infrastructure. Johnnie FYI ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIACheryl: The Russians are trying to cash in on Angola\'s upside potential. With the Angola\'s oil and mineral wealth, as well as its vast agricultural potential, the Russians see dollars signs in their eyes. I hope some American companies, backed up with OPIC and Ex-Im Bank guarantees and loans, will go in to build housing and other infrastructure. Johnnie FYI ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('256 - C05739861.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\256 - C05739861.txt','H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For. HRC','H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For. HRC','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2562 - C05764033.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2562 - C05764033.txt','Call notesCALL UP 10/1 @ 1304 5: Madam FM N-M: Hi Hillary, Madam Secretary S: Hi, can you hear me? N-M: Yes, I can hear you but the line is very poor 5: I wanted to reach out to you today. I hope you\'re doing well N-M: Thank you. I wanted to come to New York, but it was impossible.... S: I wanted to talk with you about the Human Rights Council.. I think as you know, we decided to join it so that we could be actively involved and would be able to solve some of these issues. We have been working very closely with the Egypt and the OIC on resolution for freedom of expression. We have agreement and then at last minute we were told that saw wanted to change the wording which would break down consensus. Can we avoid this? N-M: We will do whatever we can to keep our good relations. We are already happy about the way things have been so far. On the issue, we totally agree with you, and thank you for the call. We fully agree with you but we must not block the passing of the resolution S: Could I call you right back? I understand the concern that your delegation expressed about offensive speech is one that others share. There is a separate consideration going on about that. We had hoped with Egypt as partner we could to have a strong resolution and then we could get back to the other issues. N-M: Therefore it must be allowed to and then whatever we must allow the resolution to be passed. For that it must be allowed to pass without the vote. S: What I would like to do is to understand whether there is a way we could allow this agreed upon language to go forward, and then work together on your concerns. Is that possible? Call down 1310 Reconnected N-M: I was saying to you that we are elated that you are backing the HRC, and we appreciate the amount of work you are doing and the initiative you have undertaking with Egypt. We don\'t have too much reservation about the','Call notesCALL UP 10/1 @ 1304 5: Madam FM N-M: Hi Hillary, Madam Secretary S: Hi, can you hear me? N-M: Yes, I can hear you but the line is very poor 5: I wanted to reach out to you today. I hope you\'re doing well N-M: Thank you. I wanted to come to New York, but it was impossible.... S: I wanted to talk with you about the Human Rights Council.. I think as you know, we decided to join it so that we could be actively involved and would be able to solve some of these issues. We have been working very closely with the Egypt and the OIC on resolution for freedom of expression. We have agreement and then at last minute we were told that saw wanted to change the wording which would break down consensus. Can we avoid this? N-M: We will do whatever we can to keep our good relations. We are already happy about the way things have been so far. On the issue, we totally agree with you, and thank you for the call. We fully agree with you but we must not block the passing of the resolution; S: Could I call you right back? I understand the concern that your delegation expressed about offensive speech is one that others share. There is a separate consideration going on about that. We had hoped with Egypt as partner we could to have a strong resolution and then we could get back to the other issues. N-M: Therefore it must be allowed to and then whatever we must allow the resolution to be passed. For that it must be allowed to pass without the vote. S: What I would like to do is to understand whether there is a way we could allow this agreed upon language to go forward, and then work together on your concerns. Is that possible? Call down 1310 Reconnected N-M: I was saying to you that we are elated that you are backing the HRC, and we appreciate the amount of work you are doing and the initiative you have undertaking with Egypt. We don\'t have too much reservation about the','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2563 - C05764035.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2563 - C05764035.txt','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design;','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2564 - C05764036.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2564 - C05764036.txt','Ellaboration on todays meeting.Gentlemen, for your information below. Werner GFC To whom it may concern from experience speaking! RSO Niall, Please be aware and as you have requested my elaboration in written format. As briefly discussed in the meeting today, the LGF operate at what I would consider the Threshold\' Sleep Deprivation. Further meaning, that our work schedule, hours and sleeping pattern\' the LGF very close to the edge of serious sleep deprivation. When we have to work go., , time or ramp up extra manpower (during scheduled off days) due to increased threw . etc...etc... we further compound the issue of sleep deprivation. This ultimately dirninit,: LGF\'s ability to provide security. To better explain, here is where it starts, the LGF work 3 days then transition (swing shift) into . nights then transition into 3 days off (it used to be 2x2x2). Each work day equals 14 actin I I!(-) of work Supervisor\'s can average up to 15 hours per work day. Snap shot of an average day for a shift: 1. 05:00hrs every day, Shift Brief for on-going shift, along with In-Service Training. .I Convoy Brief, followed by convoy load time and organization for entire shift (approx i during the day) followed by actual convoy movement. 2. 05:45 to 06:15hrs. (approximately) you have the shift change over on site, 3. 06:15 to 17:45, regular work day on site.','Ellaboration on todays meeting.Gentlemen, for your information below. Werner GFC To whom it may concern from experience speaking! RSO Niall, Please be aware and as you have requested my elaboration in written format. As briefly discussed in the meeting today, the LGF operate at what I would consider the \"Threshold\' Sleep Deprivation. Further meaning, that our work schedule, hours and sleeping pattern\' the LGF very close to the edge of serious sleep deprivation. When we have to work go., , time or ramp up extra manpower (during scheduled off days) due to increased threw . etc...etc...; we further compound the issue of sleep deprivation. This ultimately dirninit,: LGF\'s ability to provide security. To better explain, here is where it starts, the LGF work 3 days then transition (swing shift) into . nights then transition into 3 days off (it used to be 2x2x2). Each work day equals 14 actin I I!(-) of work; Supervisor\'s can average up to 15 hours per work day. Snap shot of an average day for a shift: 1. 05:00hrs every day, Shift Brief for on-going shift, along with \"In-Service Training\". .I Convoy Brief, followed by convoy load time and organization for entire shift (approx i during the day) followed by actual convoy movement. 2. 05:45 to 06:15hrs. (approximately) you have the shift change over on site, 3. 06:15 to 17:45, regular work day on site.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2565 - C05764042.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2565 - C05764042.txt','Israeli TOR language for Bibi CallHuma She should also wish the PM Mazel Toy on his new grandson, just born within the last day or so. o The goal is clear: to bring an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and to resolve the open disputes and claims between the parties, including the territorial and security issues addressed by UN Security Council Resolution 242 and 338, by reaching realistic, effective, and enduring agreements and arrangements which will enable two states to live side by side in peace and security?the state of Israel with secure and recognized borders and an independent and territorially and economically viable Palestinian state. Without prejudice to the location of borders, the land being discussed is the territory occupied in 1967. ? It is understood that this will be achieved through direct bilateral negotiations which will resolve previously identified issues such as security, borders, settlements, refugees, Jerusalem, relations, and cooperation with other neighbors as well as other issues of common interest. The U.S. will play an active and sustained role in supporting the parties in this effort. The parties will need to: agree on the conduct of the negotiations, reach the necessary agreements and arrangements, and ultimately attain their long awaited mutual reconciliation.','Israeli TOR language for Bibi CallHuma She should also wish the PM Mazel Toy on his new grandson, just born within the last day or so. o The goal is clear: to bring an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and to resolve the open disputes and claims between the parties, including the territorial and security issues addressed by UN Security Council Resolution 242 and 338, by reaching realistic, effective, and enduring agreements and arrangements which will enable two states to live side by side in peace and security?the state of Israel with secure and recognized borders and an independent and territorially and economically viable Palestinian state. Without prejudice to the location of borders, the land being discussed is the territory occupied in 1967. ? It is understood that this will be achieved through direct bilateral negotiations which will resolve previously identified issues such as security, borders, settlements, refugees, Jerusalem, relations, and cooperation with other neighbors as well as other issues of common interest. The U.S. will play an active and sustained role in supporting the parties in this effort. The parties will need to: agree on the conduct of the negotiations, reach the necessary agreements and arrangements, and ultimately attain their long awaited mutual reconciliation.','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2566 - C05764043.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2566 - C05764043.txt','HelloCan you call me on cell after 10:30 am? Thx Sid','HelloCan you call me on cell after 10:30 am? Thx Sid','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2567 - C05764048.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2567 - C05764048.txt','ArrangingB6 Sent from my iPhone On Sep 15, 2009, at 2:39 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Yes. Thx. > Sent from my iPhone','ArrangingB6 Sent from my iPhone On Sep 15, 2009, at 2:39 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Yes. Thx. > Sent from my iPhone','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('2569 - C05764051.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2569 - C05764051.txt','HeyWill do, have been in touch with Tina and suggested dates. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Pls try to set up week after UNGA. B6 I gave you the wrong number - it\'s Sorry Lona, you can reach me via this email or work is I would love to see you and Randi. I\'m copying Lona to see how soon we can schedule. Hope you\'re well. Saw you from afar at Capricia\'s event but had to make a quick exit. Randi and I would like to visit with you re: child labor issues - if that\'s possible, whom should I contact to schedule? Thanks. Hope to see you soon and hope you\'re well. This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and are intended solely for the named addressee(s). If you are not a named addressee, you should not copy, alter, post, forward, distribute or disseminate the contents of the e-mail or attachments. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the individual and do not necessarily represent those of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). -)51','HeyWill do, have been in touch with Tina and suggested dates. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Pls try to set up week after UNGA. B6 I gave you the wrong number - it\'s Sorry Lona, you can reach me via this email or work is I would love to see you and Randi. I\'m copying Lona to see how soon we can schedule. Hope you\'re well. Saw you from afar at Capricia\'s event but had to make a quick exit. Randi and I would like to visit with you re: child labor issues - if that\'s possible, whom should I contact to schedule? Thanks. Hope to see you soon and hope you\'re well. This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and are intended solely for the named addressee(s). If you are not a named addressee, you should not copy, alter, post, forward, distribute or disseminate the contents of the e-mail or attachments. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the individual and do not necessarily represent those of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). -)51','2016-08-01 09:54:46'),('257 - C05739862.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\257 - C05739862.txt','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juaricole.corn/2o12/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The consulate was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. QacIdafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi securiV forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juaricole.corn/2o12/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The \"consulate\" was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. QacIdafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi securiV forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2570 - C05764052.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2570 - C05764052.txt','Good news FOE passesHuma, Joe, Jake, On Friday morning the UN HRC adopted the Freedom of Expression resolution by consensus. The U.S.-Egyptian joint resolution is another step on the long road to bridging divides at the HRC. It is an example of U.S. diplomacy, working with others in a multilaterral setting following the Cairo speech and reinforces the Administration\'s decision to join the HRC. Esther','Good news FOE passesHuma, Joe, Jake, On Friday morning the UN HRC adopted the Freedom of Expression resolution by consensus. The U.S.-Egyptian joint resolution is another step on the long road to bridging divides at the HRC. It is an example of U.S. diplomacy, working with others in a multilaterral setting following the Cairo speech and reinforces the Administration\'s decision to join the HRC. Esther','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2571 - C05764053.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2571 - C05764053.txt','HRC scorecardFyi Cheryl, Jake: Despite the nailbiting finale, the Human Rights Council reentry has been remarkably successful. The tally, with returns still coming in: 1. Goldstone-report deferred through extraordinary political work by all of you 2. Freedom of Expression--tonsensus--a landmark achievement in suggesting that there is indeed a universal understanding of freedom of expression that can cut across cultural lines 3. Honduras: consensus 4. Womens\' Equality-consensus 5. Human Security issues: US took forward leaning posture USG engaged across the board and got the results it wanted--5 for 5--plus appeared principled and balanced To be honest if we had gotten any 2 of these, I would have felt relieved. Instead we ran the table. There was a stunning performance by 10-DRL-L-AmEmbassy Geneva and various regional bureaus, particularly NEA and WHA and AF, as well as EUR. The State Department at its finest and multilateral diplomacy executed at a macro and micro level. Brimmer, Nossel, Posner all were outstanding as were our folks in Geneva. And this is in our first reengagement. It should get better as we gain more experience. Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520 202 647 9598 o KohHH@State.gov<mailto:KohHH@State.gov> Martin R. Flug Professor of International Law, Yale Law School (on leave),','HRC scorecardFyi Cheryl, Jake: Despite the nailbiting finale, the Human Rights Council reentry has been remarkably successful. The tally, with returns still coming in: 1. Goldstone-report deferred through extraordinary political work by all of you 2. Freedom of Expression--tonsensus--a landmark achievement in suggesting that there is indeed a universal understanding of freedom of expression that can cut across cultural lines 3. Honduras: consensus 4. Womens\' Equality-consensus 5. Human Security issues: US took forward leaning posture USG engaged across the board and got the results it wanted--5 for 5--plus appeared principled and balanced To be honest if we had gotten any 2 of these, I would have felt relieved. Instead we ran the table. There was a stunning performance by 10-DRL-L-AmEmbassy Geneva and various regional bureaus, particularly NEA and WHA and AF, as well as EUR. The State Department at its finest and multilateral diplomacy executed at a macro and micro level. Brimmer, Nossel, Posner all were outstanding as were our folks in Geneva. And this is in our first reengagement. It should get better as we gain more experience. Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520 202 647 9598 o KohHH@State.gov<mailto:KohHH@State.gov> Martin R. Flug Professor of International Law, Yale Law School (on leave),','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2573 - C05764055.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2573 - C05764055.txt','s t rephope you are well. i sopied ou in on a little email i sent to III. he got screwed ovc. with : . just like and countless others... the pictures will help. you will see that they haVe a group of sexual predators, deviants ruftil rampant over there. no, they are not jamming guys in the ass per say, but they are shay/C.1 judgenment. i think guys in this business are pretty much some of the best and some of (kw worst. it is the companies responsibility to prtect the good from the bad until they show ugly heads and can be removed. in this case the ugly ones are running the damn thing or in case of joe ordonna are too clueless to recognize the truth or has no power to change it. in the event M fails to inform you. peeing on people, eating potato chips out ofass cracks. vodka shots out of ass cracks (there is video of that one), broken doors after driiken bravrlf threats and intimidation from those leaders participating in this activity.: people have 1- .) terminated, like because he would not play their games and his slip up gave then to get rid of him. i know this entire thing is going to make life less,bearable over there for all of us. i\'ll alcohol to some sane, accountable leadership. i am heading back on wed p.m. before !( want you to know that their are some good people over there doing great work. we are it). scouts but there should be some exectation of professionalism in ones leadership. AGNA been blind to all this and those good people are getting worn out and chewed up over it all. way the DOS has turned their backs to the guys on the ground and let the prostitution and g, shit continue. (note: i have not spoken to them, but i know over all this time someone had to drop that dime.) I','s t rephope you are well. i sopied ou in on a little email i sent to III. he got screwed ovc. with : . just like and countless others... the pictures will help. you will see that they haVe a group of sexual predators, deviants ruftil rampant over there. no, they are not jamming guys in the ass per say, but they are shay/C.1; judgenment. i think guys in this business are pretty much some of the best and some of (kw worst. it is the companies responsibility to prtect the good from the bad until they show ugly heads and can be removed. in this case the ugly ones are running the damn thing or in case of joe ordonna are too clueless to recognize the truth or has no power to change it. in the event M fails to inform you. peeing on people, eating potato chips out ofass cracks. vodka shots out of ass cracks (there is video of that one), broken doors after driiken bravrlf; threats and intimidation from those leaders participating in this activity.: people have 1- .) terminated, like because he would not play their games and his slip up gave then to get rid of him. i know this entire thing is going to make life less,bearable over there for all of us. i\'ll alcohol to some sane, accountable leadership. i am heading back on wed p.m. before !( want you to know that their are some good people over there doing great work. we are it;). scouts but there should be some exectation of professionalism in ones leadership. AGNA been blind to all this and those good people are getting worn out and chewed up over it all. way the DOS has turned their backs to the guys on the ground and let the prostitution and g;, shit continue. (note: i have not spoken to them, but i know over all this time someone had to drop that dime.) I','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2574 - C05764056.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2574 - C05764056.txt','Mini Schedule 10/2/09 Friday8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am THANK YOU TO UNGA STAFF 9:25 am Ben Franklin Room 9:30 am PRE-BRIEF MEETING 9:45 am Secretary\'s Office 9:45am PVT MTG w/ SE MITCHELL AND SA\'EB EREKAT 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/ORGANIZATION OF THE ISLAMIC (OIC) 12:00 pm CONFERENCE SECRETARY GENERAL EKMELEDDIN IHSANOGLU Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 12:15 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm MEETING w/ HOLBROOKE TEAM 4:00 pm Principals Conference Room 7516/SCI Area 4:00 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Washington National Airport 7:40 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 8:00 pm DEPART Washington National Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2186 En route New York, NY 9:20 pm ARRIVE New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 9:30 pm DEPART New York-LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 10:15 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 10/2/09 Friday8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am THANK YOU TO UNGA STAFF 9:25 am Ben Franklin Room 9:30 am PRE-BRIEF MEETING 9:45 am Secretary\'s Office 9:45am PVT MTG w/ SE MITCHELL AND SA\'EB EREKAT 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/ORGANIZATION OF THE ISLAMIC (OIC) 12:00 pm CONFERENCE SECRETARY GENERAL EKMELEDDIN IHSANOGLU Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 12:15 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm MEETING w/ HOLBROOKE TEAM 4:00 pm Principals Conference Room 7516/SCI Area 4:00 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Washington National Airport 7:40 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 8:00 pm DEPART Washington National Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2186 En route New York, NY 9:20 pm ARRIVE New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 9:30 pm DEPART New York-LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 10:15 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2575 - C05764058.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2575 - C05764058.txt','joyce mccartan teapotYou ought to bring it to your speech in N Ireland','joyce mccartan teapotYou ought to bring it to your speech in N Ireland','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2576 - C05764059.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2576 - C05764059.txt','U.S. group tells Sudan to speed up vote preparationsKHARTOUM, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Sudan must swiftly approve a budget to pay for elections in April and speed up preparations if the vote is to go ahead on time, the U.S.-based Carter Center which will monitor the ballot said on Thursday. The votes for the presidency, parliament and other bodies is part of the democratic transformation promised in the 2005 peace deal that ended a north-south civil war that lasted two decades. They will be the first multi-party elections in over 20 years. The Center reported serious concerns about slippage in the overall electoral calendar, a report said, adding the organization was also worried about new laws and continued restrictions on civil liberties. (It is an) ambitious schedule but will only be viable if the government of national unity and the NEC (National Elections Commission) take immediate action to ensure that further delays are avoided, the report said. (VI','U.S. group tells Sudan to speed up vote preparationsKHARTOUM, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Sudan must swiftly approve a budget to pay for elections in April and speed up preparations if the vote is to go ahead on time, the U.S.-based Carter Center which will monitor the ballot said on Thursday. The votes for the presidency, parliament and other bodies is part of the democratic transformation promised in the 2005 peace deal that ended a north-south civil war that lasted two decades. They will be the first multi-party elections in over 20 years. \"The Center reported serious concerns about slippage in the overall electoral calendar,\" a report said, adding the organization was also worried about new laws and continued restrictions on civil liberties. \"(It is an) ambitious schedule but will only be viable if the government of national unity and the NEC (National Elections Commission) take immediate action to ensure that further delays are avoided,\" the report said. (VI','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2577 - C05764061.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2577 - C05764061.txt','ReminderAbbas call confirmed forlorn. Pdb is coming at 830','ReminderAbbas call confirmed forlorn. Pdb is coming at 830','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2578 - C05764062.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2578 - C05764062.txt','AGNA HQI am forwarding a few pictures I have received in the, past few days. I would hope that you fonward these. to your contact vvithin the DOS. I .suspedt you have many if not all of these pictures, but I want to identify specific individuals in the AGNA leadership that are present in these photos. As I mentioned tollIBLEL yesterday, I am Convinced the greatest threat to the security of the Embassy is the erosion of the guard forces trust in its leadership and ultimately the DOS. The failure of to protect those they have been tasked to lead is unacceptable, and if not held accountable will futher compromise our mission. The chain of command\'s failure to curtail deviant actions and to tv. hold him accountable for countless infractions invloving alcohol has made .I), ineffective. This has lead to threats and intimidation as the only means to accomplish the day to day operations here and at the Embassy. This is \'. a onetime incident that went unnoticed by direct \'chain of commanf, These are events took place over the past year and a half and were ignored Iv, the leadership at the cost of the well being of countless guard force members If these individuals are_ not held accountable for their actions it will only emboldei those who remain to make the same offenses against this guard forde. In addition., these photos as many were made public on Facebook and traded amongst the guard force should be used in promotion boards so that future leadership of this contract can be assured of the character of its leaders, Respectfully, ps.. last night the AGNA leadership we. across the street to. Kaia to have a meal with as a going away even This is not the message that this guard force needs ...','AGNA HQI am forwarding a few pictures I have received in the, past few days. I would hope that you fonward these. to your contact vvithin the DOS. I .suspedt you have many if not all of these pictures, but I want to identify specific individuals in the AGNA leadership that are present in these photos. As I mentioned tollIBLEL yesterday, I am Convinced the greatest threat to the security of the Embassy is the erosion of the guard forces trust in its leadership and ultimately the DOS. The failure of to protect those they have been tasked to lead is unacceptable, and if not held accountable will futher compromise our mission. The chain of command\'s failure to curtail deviant actions and to tv. hold him accountable for countless infractions invloving alcohol has made ;.I), ineffective. This has lead to threats and intimidation as the only means to accomplish the day to day operations here and at the Embassy. This is \'. a onetime incident that went unnoticed by direct \'chain of commanf, These are events took place over the past year and a half and were ignored Iv, the leadership at the cost of the well being of countless guard force members If these individuals are_ not held accountable for their actions it will only emboldei; those who remain to make the same offenses against this guard forde. In addition., these photos as many were made public on Facebook and traded amongst the guard force should be used in promotion boards so that future leadership of this contract can be assured of the character of its leaders, Respectfully, ps.. last night the AGNA leadership we. across the street to. Kaia to have a meal with as a going away even; This is not the message that this guard force needs ...','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2579 - C05764066.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2579 - C05764066.txt','Evidence of Sri Lankan RapeWe\'re still pulling material for you, but in them meantime i wanted to let you know the following (which I\'ll send as full documents later): 1)State Department Human Rights Report 2003 discusses the problem of rape in custody in Sri Lanka 2) Amnesty International issued a full report on Rape in Sri Lanka in 2002 (with specific cases cited and a general discussion of the problem being on the increase) 3) UNHCR website has a a page devoted to rape in Sri Lanka and references the Amnesty International Report 4)Asia Human Rights Commission issued a report titled: Sri Lanka: Systematic Detention, Torture, Rape and Murder as Weapon of War (2000) I checked the BCL that came from Melanne\'s office with this information. It was cleared by JO, PRM, P, D/L, D/S, AF, and assorted others. The problem is that it was not sent to SCA or East Asia and should have been. But the rest of the building signed off on it. Also, it is clear that the reference in the Security Council statement referred to rapes in the past.The first reference is to rape in the DRC and Sudan. Two sentences later we say: We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma, Sri Lanka, and elsewhere.  Can you download these documents if I email them to you? Otherwise I can try to paste them into emails.','Evidence of Sri Lankan RapeWe\'re still pulling material for you, but in them meantime i wanted to let you know the following (which I\'ll send as full documents later): 1)State Department Human Rights Report 2003 discusses the problem of rape in custody in Sri Lanka 2) Amnesty International issued a full report on Rape in Sri Lanka in 2002 (with specific cases cited and a general discussion of the problem being on the increase) 3) UNHCR website has a a page devoted to rape in Sri Lanka and references the Amnesty International Report 4)Asia Human Rights Commission issued a report titled: Sri Lanka: Systematic Detention, Torture, Rape and Murder as Weapon of War (2000) I checked the BCL that came from Melanne\'s office with this information. It was cleared by JO, PRM, P, D/L, D/S, AF, and assorted others. The problem is that it was not sent to SCA or East Asia and should have been. But the rest of the building signed off on it. Also, it is clear that the reference in the Security Council statement referred to rapes in the past.The first reference is to rape in the DRC and Sudan. Two sentences later we say: \"We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma, Sri Lanka, and elsewhere. \" Can you download these documents if I email them to you? Otherwise I can try to paste them into emails.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('258 - C05739864.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\258 - C05739864.txt','It Libya, intel, internal conflict over militias, SidCONFIDENTIAL February 21, 2012 For: Hillary','It Libya, intel, internal conflict over militias, SidCONFIDENTIAL February 21, 2012 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2580 - C05764070.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2580 - C05764070.txt','A/S Blake, A/S Schwartz, and Ambassador Verveer have requested a conference call with the SecretaryA/S Blake, A/S Schwartz, and Ambassador Verveer have requested a conference call with the Secretary. Ops stands ready to assist. Philip Beekman Operations Center Department of State 202-647-1512','A/S Blake, A/S Schwartz, and Ambassador Verveer have requested a conference call with the SecretaryA/S Blake, A/S Schwartz, and Ambassador Verveer have requested a conference call with the Secretary. Ops stands ready to assist. Philip Beekman Operations Center Department of State 202-647-1512','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2582 - C05764073.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2582 - C05764073.txt','language from 2003 State Dept Human Rights reportOperative language / Sri Lanka: The Government generally respected the human rights of its citizens however, there were serious problems in some areas. There were no reports of security forces committing politically motivated killings and no reports of disappearances however, the military and police reportedly tortured, killed and raped detainees.','language from 2003 State Dept Human Rights reportOperative language / Sri Lanka: The Government generally respected the human rights of its citizens; however, there were serious problems in some areas. There were no reports of security forces committing politically motivated killings and no reports of disappearances; however, the military and police reportedly tortured, killed and raped detainees.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2584 - C05764076.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2584 - C05764076.txt','Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 Meeting With. Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16See below Yunus still very concerned about future of Grameen Issue I earlier mentioned to you about Mohammad Yunus.','Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 Meeting With. Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16See below Yunus still very concerned about future of Grameen Issue I earlier mentioned to you about Mohammad Yunus.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2585 - C05764077.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2585 - C05764077.txt','Sri Lanka> I\'m not sure who\'s recommending what to you, I\'m just coming into this > at the 11th hour and not sure of the facts Sent from my mobile device','Sri Lanka> I\'m not sure who\'s recommending what to you, I\'m just coming into this > at the 11th hour and not sure of the facts Sent from my mobile device','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2587 - C05764083.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2587 - C05764083.txt','Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16Pls print for my mtg. See below Yunus still very concerned about future of Grameen Issue I earlier mentioned to you about Mohammad Yunus. B6 Dear Melanne: Greetings from 13angladeshIlI 42','Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16Pls print for my mtg. See below Yunus still very concerned about future of Grameen Issue I earlier mentioned to you about Mohammad Yunus. B6 Dear Melanne: Greetings from 13angladeshIlI 42','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2588 - C05764084.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2588 - C05764084.txt','Russia to help Ecuador develop nuclear energyRussia to help Ecuador develop nuclear energy QUITO (Reuters) - Russia will help Ecuador develop a nuclear energy program for peaceful purposes according to a new energy cooperation agreement between the two countries, the Ecuadorean government said Thursday. Yesterday the ministry of electricity and renewable energy signed a memorandum of understanding with the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) ... to carry out research in technologies and nuclear devices that may effectively be used in our country, the ministry said in a statement. The ministry said that Rosatom would provide support and assistance to help Ecuador draft a set of laws that will limit the use of nuclear energy to peaceful purposes only. The statement says the deal calls for the governments of the two countries to appoint a team that would identify the most interesting projects to develop a nuclear industry in the Andean country. Andrea Gorda Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','Russia to help Ecuador develop nuclear energyRussia to help Ecuador develop nuclear energy QUITO (Reuters) - Russia will help Ecuador develop a nuclear energy program for peaceful purposes according to a new energy cooperation agreement between the two countries, the Ecuadorean government said Thursday. \"Yesterday the ministry of electricity and renewable energy signed a memorandum of understanding with the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) ... to carry out research in technologies and nuclear devices that may effectively be used in our country,\" the ministry said in a statement. The ministry said that Rosatom would provide \"support and assistance\" to help Ecuador draft a set of laws that will limit the use of nuclear energy to peaceful purposes only. The statement says the deal calls for the governments of the two countries to appoint a team that would identify \"the most interesting projects to develop a nuclear industry\" in the Andean country. Andrea Gorda Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2589 - C05764085.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2589 - C05764085.txt','on way backThe photog will shoot you when you return and are getting out of car. Come up to 7, not straight to 8. 44','on way backThe photog will shoot you when you return and are getting out of car. Come up to 7, not straight to 8. 44','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('259 - C05739865.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\259 - C05739865.txt','H: Libya, latest Benghazi intel. SidB6 CONFIDENTIAL December 10, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Libya, latest Benghazi intel. SidB6 CONFIDENTIAL December 10, 2012 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2590 - C05764087.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2590 - C05764087.txt','Revised Draft Statement on Sri LankaI couldn\'t agree more. It should be a letter, and we shouldn\'t be too defensive. This is a time-worn tactic of the GOSL: have a conniption when someone says something you don\'t like, characterize the statement in the worst possible way (never mind that she also referred to the Balkans and nobody from Bosnia or Serbia is making a fuss) and force the other side to back down, abjectly. I just spoke to hrc. We should do this from melanne. She still wants to see a draft. She WI this is where it had been left after conferring later this am with you all - let\'s make those adjustments and get a drsft she can review that conforms. Thanks. Cdm A letter from Melanne that makes its way into the public domain achieves the same goal of putting out a countering narrative to whatever handful of outlets have covered this. But coming from Melanne it is far more confirming of HRC\'s statement, as opposed to a widely released spokesman statement which will invariably read like a correction/retraction. I fear how the 3,000 outlets who have not even noticed this issue will react to this statement. And with a letter from Melanne, the Sri Lankans still get a response - arguable a more substantive one Jake, I was in this same place an hour ago when we had a conference call with the Secretary. She feels that this has generated a great deal of media commentary in various quarters, including prominent outlets in this country (LAT) and in Asia that we have no choice but to respond in a public way. Government supporters are saying that she is listening to the Tamil diaspora. What this does is reinforces her statement, but gives the government a little something on recent experience, and then does the pivot to reconciliation and what they need to do now, reinforcing our current policy. PJ Having read this I wonder if this is better done as a clarifying letter from Melanne to Sri Lankan FM that we publicly release? Having the spokesman clarify the Secretary\'s words in an official statement has a slightly uncomfortable feel to it. It requires us to set up the critique and then respond to it, rather than just having an official and direct response to the protest that we can point others to. In the second paragraph, between the second and third sentence, do you want to say explicitly that this was the basis of the Secretary\'s statement? Just a thought. Importance: High Try this. PJ STATEMENT BY THE SPOKESMAN Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in remarks Wednesday before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict, stated that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries. In her statement, she specifically cited Sri Lanka, which prompted an official protest by the Government of Sri Lanka and some news commentary around the world. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching well into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations substantiated numerous reports of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. This controversy should not detract from the specific actions that Sri Lanka needs to take now. With the end of the military conflict, Secretary Clinton believes strongly that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights. The government of Sri Lanka should release more than 250,000 displaced persons who are still confined in camps, and lead a process of genuine political and social reconciliation that changes how the Sinhalese and Tamil people relate to each other. The United States stands ready to assist and support the people of Sri Lanka with these critical challenges.','Revised Draft Statement on Sri LankaI couldn\'t agree more. It should be a letter, and we shouldn\'t be too defensive. This is a time-worn tactic of the GOSL: have a conniption when someone says something you don\'t like, characterize the statement in the worst possible way (never mind that she also referred to the Balkans and nobody from Bosnia or Serbia is making a fuss) and force the other side to back down, abjectly. I just spoke to hrc. We should do this from melanne. She still wants to see a draft. She WI this is where it had been left after conferring later this am with you all - let\'s make those adjustments and get a drsft she can review that conforms. Thanks. Cdm A letter from Melanne that makes its way into the public domain achieves the same goal of putting out a countering narrative to whatever handful of outlets have covered this. But coming from Melanne it is far more confirming of HRC\'s statement, as opposed to a widely released spokesman statement which will invariably read like a correction/retraction. I fear how the 3,000 outlets who have not even noticed this issue will react to this statement. And with a letter from Melanne, the Sri Lankans still get a response - arguable a more substantive one Jake, I was in this same place an hour ago when we had a conference call with the Secretary. She feels that this has generated a great deal of media commentary in various quarters, including prominent outlets in this country (LAT) and in Asia that we have no choice but to respond in a public way. Government supporters are saying that she is listening to the Tamil diaspora. What this does is reinforces her statement, but gives the government a little something on recent experience, and then does the pivot to reconciliation and what they need to do now, reinforcing our current policy. PJ Having read this I wonder if this is better done as a clarifying letter from Melanne to Sri Lankan FM that we publicly release? Having the spokesman clarify the Secretary\'s words in an official statement has a slightly uncomfortable feel to it. It requires us to set up the critique and then respond to it, rather than just having an official and direct response to the protest that we can point others to. In the second paragraph, between the second and third sentence, do you want to say explicitly that \"this was the basis of the Secretary\'s statement\"? Just a thought. Importance: High Try this. PJ STATEMENT BY THE SPOKESMAN Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in remarks Wednesday before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict, stated that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries. In her statement, she specifically cited Sri Lanka, which prompted an official protest by the Government of Sri Lanka and some news commentary around the world. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching well into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations substantiated numerous reports of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. This controversy should not detract from the specific actions that Sri Lanka needs to take now. With the end of the military conflict, Secretary Clinton believes strongly that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights. The government of Sri Lanka should release more than 250,000 displaced persons who are still confined in camps, and lead a process of genuine political and social reconciliation that changes how the Sinhalese and Tamil people relate to each other. The United States stands ready to assist and support the people of Sri Lanka with these critical challenges.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2591 - C05764088.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2591 - C05764088.txt','Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 i\'w: lVieeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 i2W: Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16ok Also give a copy to EAP rep who will be at mtg. Done - I put one copy on your desk and will give a spare copy to Claire. PIs print for my mtg. See below Yunus still very concerned about future of Grameen 45 Dear Melanne: Greetings from Bangladesh!!! Bangladesh Foreign Minister Ms Dipu Moni will call on Secretary Clinton on September 16 to discuss the details of the visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister Ms ilas?na \'blazed to the USA during the UN General Assembly meeting. Please see if the issues of Grameen Bank can be raised in a friendly way. I sought an appointment with the Prime Minister to brief her on our problems, at the advice of the US ambassador in Dhaka. But it is now over six weeks, her office never responded. Almost every important person in Bangladesh congratulated me for receiving the Presibential Meda of Freedom. Prime Minister and her party said not a word about it. So you can see the depth of the problem. I thought I should keep you briefed and let you figure out what to be done. 46','Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 \"i\'w: lVieeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 i2W: Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16ok Also give a copy to EAP rep who will be at mtg. Done - I put one copy on your desk and will give a spare copy to Claire. PIs print for my mtg. See below Yunus still very concerned about future of Grameen 45 Dear Melanne: Greetings from Bangladesh!!! Bangladesh Foreign Minister Ms Dipu Moni will call on Secretary Clinton on September 16 to discuss the details of the visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister Ms ilas?na \'blazed to the USA during the UN General Assembly meeting. Please see if the issues of Grameen Bank can be raised in a friendly way. I sought an appointment with the Prime Minister to brief her on our problems, at the advice of the US ambassador in Dhaka. But it is now over six weeks, her office never responded. Almost every important person in Bangladesh congratulated me for receiving the Presibential Meda; of Freedom. Prime Minister and her party said not a word about it. So you can see the depth of the problem. I thought I should keep you briefed and let you figure out what to be done. 46','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2592 - C05764089.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2592 - C05764089.txt','on way backThe cafeteria, sitting in the outside courtyard Hes excited about that Where are we lunching? The photog will shoot you when you return and are getting out of car. Come up to 7, not straight to 8. 48','on way backThe cafeteria, sitting in the outside courtyard Hes excited about that Where are we lunching? The photog will shoot you when you return and are getting out of car. Come up to 7, not straight to 8. 48','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2593 - C05764090.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2593 - C05764090.txt','StatementWe are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ I like the idea of it being issued by someone else but I still want to see it. Let\'s close this out.','StatementWe are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ I like the idea of it being issued by someone else but I still want to see it. Let\'s close this out.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2594 - C05764091.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2594 - C05764091.txt','on way back HE: on way back He: on way oackIts what I do well! Help guide me where to get something good to eat! The cafeteria, sitting in the outside courtyard Hes excited about that Origina. Message Where are we lunching? The pnotog will shoot you when you return and are getting out of car. Come up to 7, not .s,traight to 8. 49','on way back HE: on way back He: on way oackIts what I do well! Help guide me where to get something good to eat! The cafeteria, sitting in the outside courtyard Hes excited about that Origina. Message Where are we lunching? The pnotog will shoot you when you return and are getting out of car. Come up to 7, not .s,traight to 8. 49','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2595 - C05764092.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2595 - C05764092.txt','Low turnout seen in Afghan election 26 killedLow turnout seen in Afghan election 26 killed KABUL (AP) Millions of Afghans defied threats Thursday to cast ballots in the country\'s second national elections since Taliban rule, but turnout appeared weaker this time because of continuing violence, fear and disenchantment. In much of the Taliban\'s southern strongholds, many people did not dare to vote, bolstering the hopes of President Hamid Karzai\'s chief rival. At least 26 people were killed in election-related violence, fewer than had been feared. Officials began counting millions of ballots as soon as the polls closed at 5 p.m. after a one-hour extension. First preliminary results weren\'t expected for several days, and some major candidates were already alleging fraud. A top election official, Zekria Barakzai, told The Associated Press that he estimated 40 to 50 percent of the country\'s 15 million registered voters cast ballots far lower than the 70 percent who voted in the presidential election in 2004. Andrea &keg Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','Low turnout seen in Afghan election; 26 killedLow turnout seen in Afghan election; 26 killed KABUL (AP) Millions of Afghans defied threats Thursday to cast ballots in the country\'s second national elections since Taliban rule, but turnout appeared weaker this time because of continuing violence, fear and disenchantment. In much of the Taliban\'s southern strongholds, many people did not dare to vote, bolstering the hopes of President Hamid Karzai\'s chief rival. At least 26 people were killed in election-related violence, fewer than had been feared. Officials began counting millions of ballots as soon as the polls closed at 5 p.m. after a one-hour extension. First preliminary results weren\'t expected for several days, and some major candidates were already alleging fraud. A top election official, Zekria Barakzai, told The Associated Press that he estimated 40 to 50 percent of the country\'s 15 million registered voters cast ballots far lower than the 70 percent who voted in the presidential election in 2004. Andrea &keg Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2596 - C05764093.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2596 - C05764093.txt','StatementThat\'s the best plan  pverveer <pverveer We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ I like the idea of it being issued by someone else but I still want to see it. Let\'s close this out.','StatementThat\'s the best plan ; pverveer <pverveer We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ I like the idea of it being issued by someone else but I still want to see it. Let\'s close this out.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2597 - C05764095.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2597 - C05764095.txt','Revised Op-EdAttachments: Missile Defense op-ed -- with DS edits.docx See below - are you fine with this revised draft? Rlask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Approach for Missile Defense By Hillary Onion Iran\'s development of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the Jnited States, but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will eventually enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. We deeply appreciate the willingness of the Czech and Polish Governments to host the original missile defense architecture on their soil, and the decision to deploy other systems to better meet this growing threat came as a result ofa long and careful review of our policies, capabilities, and requirements. This decision does not alter the unshakeable commitment of the United States to the security of these vital NATO allies. Rather, it reflects our determination to jointly meet the threats that endanger us all. The old focus on long-range missile defense systems left significant gaps in our ability to defend against shorter-range threats, exposing our allies and our forces stationed in Europe. Many experts have also expressed concerns about the testing record and effectiveness of the long-range interceptors that were to be deployed in Poland. Our ile\\p:/ approacri is different in a number of ways. First, we will use well-tested missile defense systems, such as the Standard Missile-3, against the current threats. And unlike the old fixed, silo-based interceptors, they will be mobile and able to shift as threats evolve. 50','Revised Op-EdAttachments: Missile Defense op-ed -- with DS edits.docx See below - are you fine with this revised draft? Rlask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Approach for Missile Defense By Hillary Onion Iran\'s development of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the Jnited States, but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will eventually enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. We deeply appreciate the willingness of the Czech and Polish Governments to host the original missile defense architecture on their soil, and the decision to deploy other systems to better meet this growing threat came as a result ofa long and careful review of our policies, capabilities, and requirements. This decision does not alter the unshakeable commitment of the United States to the security of these vital NATO allies. Rather, it reflects our determination to jointly meet the threats that endanger us all. The old focus on long-range missile defense systems left significant gaps in our ability to defend against shorter-range threats, exposing our allies and our forces stationed in Europe. Many experts have also expressed concerns about the testing record and effectiveness of the long-range interceptors that were to be deployed in Poland. Our ile\\p:/ approacri is different in a number of ways. First, we will use well-tested missile defense systems, such as the Standard Missile-3, against the current threats. And unlike the old fixed, silo-based interceptors, they will be mobile and able to shift as threats evolve. 50','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('260 - C05739866.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\260 - C05739866.txt','Fwd: H: Libya, Intel, internal conflict over militias. SkiPls review and forward as appropriate. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From:\' Date: February 21, 2012 10:04:57 PM EST To H <HDR22Zclintotiemailscom> Subject H: Libya, intel, internal conflict over militias. Sid CONFIDENTIAL February 21, 2012 For: Hillary','Fwd: H: Libya, Intel, internal conflict over militias. SkiPls review and forward as appropriate. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From:\' Date: February 21, 2012 10:04:57 PM EST To H <HDR22Zclintotiemailscom> Subject H: Libya, intel, internal conflict over militias. Sid CONFIDENTIAL February 21, 2012 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2601 - C05764100.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2601 - C05764100.txt','Revised Op-EdNo - it was collaborative effort -- he put in the edits but he didn\'t draft it. Ok. Did Cr !.ai rati.aft? PJ ask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Apprca,cn for Missile Defense By Hillary Ciinton Iran\'s development of :lion- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the .Jriited but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will everanallv enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. 57','Revised Op-EdNo - it was collaborative effort -- he put in the edits but he didn\'t draft it. Ok. Did Cr !.ai rati.aft? PJ ask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Apprca,cn for ;Missile Defense By Hillary Ciinton Iran\'s development of :lion- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the .Jriited but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will everanallv enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. 57','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2602 - C05764104.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2602 - C05764104.txt','Statementalmost there with the final draft. PJ will send to you. In a message dated 10/3/2009 1:25:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, HDR22@clintonemail.com writes: I\'m happy to have Melanne send it as letter to GOSL Ambassador and maybe UN Rep and only release to SL and related outlets. We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ I like the idea of it being issued by someone else but I still want to see it. Let\'s close this out.','Statementalmost there with the final draft. PJ will send to you. In a message dated 10/3/2009 1:25:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, HDR22@clintonemail.com writes: I\'m happy to have Melanne send it as letter to GOSL Ambassador and maybe UN Rep and only release to SL and related outlets. We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ I like the idea of it being issued by someone else but I still want to see it. Let\'s close this out.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2603 - C05764105.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2603 - C05764105.txt','SaturdayShouldn\'t be a problem. Could I leave earlier on Sat--btw 8-9am since the mtg is Fri night?','SaturdayShouldn\'t be a problem. Could I leave earlier on Sat--btw 8-9am since the mtg is Fri night?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2604 - C05764107.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2604 - C05764107.txt','Washington Post editorial: An Open Hand That Weakens ChavezFYI I think S will like this piece about our policy in the region. We backgrounded extensively for it, but Schumacher-Matos leans this way in any case. Best, ck Editorial An Open Hand That Weakens Chavez Edward Schumacher-Matos 21 August 2009 The Washington Post A25 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is a liar and a troublemaker. Congressmen and columnists can say this, but President Obama is correct not to do so, even though his critics want a tougher U.S. policy against the Venezuelan. A testament to the success of diplomatic finesse is that Chavez and his pan-regional socialist dreams have been losing ground in Latin America since the inauguration of Obama and his appointment of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. In the past week alone, two Chavez allies have broken ranks. Ecuador and Venezuela were teamed against neighboring Colombia over a guerrilla war there. But Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa has just accepted an olive branch offered by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.','Washington Post editorial: An Open Hand That Weakens ChavezFYI I think S will like this piece about our policy in the region. We backgrounded extensively for it, but Schumacher-Matos leans this way in any case. Best, ck Editorial An Open Hand That Weakens Chavez Edward Schumacher-Matos 21 August 2009 The Washington Post A25 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is a liar and a troublemaker. Congressmen and columnists can say this, but President Obama is correct not to do so, even though his critics want a tougher U.S. policy against the Venezuelan. A testament to the success of diplomatic finesse is that Chavez and his pan-regional socialist dreams have been losing ground in Latin America since the inauguration of Obama and his appointment of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. In the past week alone, two Chavez allies have broken ranks. Ecuador and Venezuela were teamed against neighboring Colombia over a guerrilla war there. But Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa has just accepted an olive branch offered by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2606 - C05764109.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2606 - C05764109.txt','Re. StalLemern StatementI\'m happy to have Melanne send it as letter to GOSL Ambassador and maybe UN Rep and only release to SL and related outlets. We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ I like the idea of it being issued by someone else but I still want to see it. Let\'s close this out.','Re. StalLemern StatementI\'m happy to have Melanne send it as letter to GOSL Ambassador and maybe UN Rep and only release to SL and related outlets. We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ I like the idea of it being issued by someone else but I still want to see it. Let\'s close this out.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2607 - C05764111.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2607 - C05764111.txt','Sheikha Mosa of QatarI am and would love to see you and/or melanne. We arrive onl9th leave 25th Sent from my HTC Touch Pro Thanks for the help. We\'re working to schedule a time, and I\'m looking forward to seeing her. Will you be in NY next week? She is available to see you on 24th September either morning or afternoon? Alternatively 28th or 29th September Does that work for you Cherie Blair This message has been scanned by MailController <http://www.mailcontrolleraltohiway.com/> .','Sheikha Mosa of QatarI am and would love to see you and/or melanne. We arrive onl9th leave 25th Sent from my HTC Touch Pro Thanks for the help. We\'re working to schedule a time, and I\'m looking forward to seeing her. Will you be in NY next week? She is available to see you on 24th September either morning or afternoon? Alternatively 28th or 29th September Does that work for you Cherie Blair This message has been scanned by MailController <http://www.mailcontrolleraltohiway.com/> .','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2608 - C05764112.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2608 - C05764112.txt','Re:Haven\'t gotten confirmation yet on call. Can they do it at 10?','Re:Haven\'t gotten confirmation yet on call. Can they do it at 10?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2609 - C05764114.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2609 - C05764114.txt','Re:Also fyi, we heard eikenberry is going on sunday shows. Holbrooke sent a memo as well that we can send over a secure fax if you\'d like. Just need to know what time works for you to receive the fax. Haven\'t gotten confirmation yet on call. Can they do it at 10?','Re:Also fyi, we heard eikenberry is going on sunday shows. Holbrooke sent a memo as well that we can send over a secure fax if you\'d like. Just need to know what time works for you to receive the fax. Haven\'t gotten confirmation yet on call. Can they do it at 10?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('261 - C05739867.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\261 - C05739867.txt','Thank YouTHE SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON Dear Colleagues ? I wanted to reach out to you directly after this challenging week, and express my gratitude for everything you do to advance our nation\'s interests and values. That is how we keep faith with those we serve and honor those we\'ve lost. Even after four years, I continue to be amazed by your dedication, energy, and talent. It is a privilege to be part of your team. I also want to thank everyone who is working so hard to provide all our people and posts with the best possible leadership, security and support. As Deputy Secretaries Burns and Nides told Congress on Thursday, our colleagues in Diplomatic Security, Near Eastern Affairs, and in every bureau across the Department, at home and abroad, get it right countless times a day, for years on end, in some of the toughest circumstances imaginable. We need to learn from the tragedy in Benghazi, and make every possible improvement -- and we will. We also need to recognize the extraordinary service of our security professionals. They are courageous patriots and consummate professionals. And like you, I trust them with my life. I want to thank Ambassador Pickering, Admiral Mullen, and all the members of the Accountability Review Board. Their report takes a clear-eyed look at serious and systemic problems that we are already working to fix. I have accepted every one of the Board\'s recommendations. I asked the Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources to spearhead the effort to implement them, and to take those additional steps above and beyond those recommendations that make sense and make us stronger. To do this well, we need your help. All of us have to work together to take these reforms to heart and build on and improve the way we do business. I am determined to leave the State Department and USAID stronger, safer, and more secure than I found them. I owe that to each of you. And I am delighted that President Obama has chosen Senator John Kerry to continue that work. Earlier today, I spoke with John and congratulated him on his nomination to be the next Secretary of State. I have been privileged to know him for many years, and to call him a friend, colleague, and partner. He is the son of a career Foreign Service Officer, a decorated war hero, and an accomplished statesman. I know that he shares our deep commitment to diplomacy and development. You deserve the highest caliber leadership, and that is exactly what you\'ll get with Senator Kerry.','Thank YouTHE SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON Dear Colleagues ? I wanted to reach out to you directly after this challenging week, and express my gratitude for everything you do to advance our nation\'s interests and values. That is how we keep faith with those we serve and honor those we\'ve lost. Even after four years, I continue to be amazed by your dedication, energy, and talent. It is a privilege to be part of your team. I also want to thank everyone who is working so hard to provide all our people and posts with the best possible leadership, security and support. As Deputy Secretaries Burns and Nides told Congress on Thursday, our colleagues in Diplomatic Security, Near Eastern Affairs, and in every bureau across the Department, at home and abroad, get it right countless times a day, for years on end, in some of the toughest circumstances imaginable. We need to learn from the tragedy in Benghazi, and make every possible improvement -- and we will. We also need to recognize the extraordinary service of our security professionals. They are courageous patriots and consummate professionals. And like you, I trust them with my life. I want to thank Ambassador Pickering, Admiral Mullen, and all the members of the Accountability Review Board. Their report takes a clear-eyed look at serious and systemic problems that we are already working to fix. I have accepted every one of the Board\'s recommendations. I asked the Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources to spearhead the effort to implement them, and to take those additional steps above and beyond those recommendations that make sense and make us stronger. To do this well, we need your help. All of us have to work together to take these reforms to heart and build on and improve the way we do business. I am determined to leave the State Department and USAID stronger, safer, and more secure than I found them. I owe that to each of you. And I am delighted that President Obama has chosen Senator John Kerry to continue that work. Earlier today, I spoke with John and congratulated him on his nomination to be the next Secretary of State. I have been privileged to know him for many years, and to call him a friend, colleague, and partner. He is the son of a career Foreign Service Officer, a decorated war hero, and an accomplished statesman. I know that he shares our deep commitment to diplomacy and development. You deserve the highest caliber leadership, and that is exactly what you\'ll get with Senator Kerry.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2610 - C05764115.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2610 - C05764115.txt','SaturdayThe small issue with Saturday (which I found out late yesterday) is that they are doing construction at Andrews and have asked that no flights depart before 12:15pm. But let me see what the update is this morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (20i 647-9071 Cbuid I leave earlier on Sat--btw 8-9am since the mtg is Fri night? 58','SaturdayThe small issue with Saturday (which I found out late yesterday) is that they are doing construction at Andrews and have asked that no flights depart before 12:15pm. But let me see what the update is this morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (20i; 647-9071 Cbuid I leave earlier on Sat--btw 8-9am since the mtg is Fri night? 58','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2611 - C05764116.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2611 - C05764116.txt','SaturdayI actually just sent an email asking,lust that so will let you know as soon as I hear. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Whai: about leaving late Friday after the WH mtg? Orizinai Messaze \'oalitioro, Lona <Valmorol.J@state.gov>','SaturdayI actually just sent an email asking,lust that so will let you know as soon as I hear. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Whai: about leaving late Friday after the WH mtg? Orizinai Messaze \'oalitioro, Lona <Valmorol.J@state.gov>','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2612 - C05764117.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2612 - C05764117.txt','Statement<preines pverveer <pvervee  pverveeq <pvervee Here is what we have come up with as agreed language from Bob, Eric, Mike, Melanne, Lissa and me. This can be used for the letter and for press guidance. Melanne will send a letter to the GOSL and perhaps the UN Permrep. We will ask the Post to release the letter to journalists in Colombo once it is received. I will schedule a press briefing at the Foreign Press Center early this week, which will attract a good number of Asian journalists, and make sure the question is asked so we can put it in proper context. We will have it for guidance in the Main State briefing if asked. PJ BEGIN TEXT Questions have been raised regarding remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on September 30 before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict. In her statement, she said that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries, including Sri Lanka. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations reported numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. This was the basis for the Secretary\'s statement. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were usedas tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. I\'m happy to have Melanne send it as letter to GOSL Ambassador and maybe UN Rep and only release to SL and related outlets. pverveer <pvervee We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ I like the idea of it being issued by someone else but I still want to see it. Let\'s close this out. \' \'pverveer','Statement<preines pverveer <pvervee ; pverveeq <pvervee Here is what we have come up with as agreed language from Bob, Eric, Mike, Melanne, Lissa and me. This can be used for the letter and for press guidance. Melanne will send a letter to the GOSL and perhaps the UN Permrep. We will ask the Post to release the letter to journalists in Colombo once it is received. I will schedule a press briefing at the Foreign Press Center early this week, which will attract a good number of Asian journalists, and make sure the question is asked so we can put it in proper context. We will have it for guidance in the Main State briefing if asked. PJ BEGIN TEXT Questions have been raised regarding remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on September 30 before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict. In her statement, she said that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries, including Sri Lanka. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations reported numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. This was the basis for the Secretary\'s statement. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were usedas tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. I\'m happy to have Melanne send it as letter to GOSL Ambassador and maybe UN Rep and only release to SL and related outlets. pverveer <pvervee We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ I like the idea of it being issued by someone else but I still want to see it. Let\'s close this out. \'; \'pverveer','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2613 - C05764120.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2613 - C05764120.txt','Egyptian proposal1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Jeffrey Feltman Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D)? Declassify on: 10/02/2030','Egyptian proposal1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Jeffrey Feltman Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D)? Declassify on: 10/02/2030','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2614 - C05764123.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2614 - C05764123.txt','Re:He can talk now. We can send secure fax now. And then connect call. Let\'s get call set and then right before it we can do fax. Also fyi, we heard eikenberry is going on sunday shows. Holbrooke sent a memo as well that we can send over a secure fax if you\'d like. Just need to know what time works for you to receive the fax. Haven\'t gotten confirmation yet on call. Can they do it at 10?','Re:He can talk now. We can send secure fax now. And then connect call. Let\'s get call set and then right before it we can do fax. Also fyi, we heard eikenberry is going on sunday shows. Holbrooke sent a memo as well that we can send over a secure fax if you\'d like. Just need to know what time works for you to receive the fax. Haven\'t gotten confirmation yet on call. Can they do it at 10?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2615 - C05764125.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2615 - C05764125.txt','StatementSorry you had to go through this. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Thx to all. pverveei <preines( \'pvervee <pvervee Here is what we have come up with as agreed language from Bob, Eric, Mike, Melanne, Lissa and me. This can be used for the letter and for press guidance. Melanne will send a letter to the GOSL and perhaps the UN Permrep. We will ask the Post to release the letter to journalists in Colombo once it is received. I will schedule a press briefing at the Foreign . \'pverveer We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ','StatementSorry you had to go through this. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Thx to all. pverveei <preines( \'pvervee <pvervee Here is what we have come up with as agreed language from Bob, Eric, Mike, Melanne, Lissa and me. This can be used for the letter and for press guidance. Melanne will send a letter to the GOSL and perhaps the UN Permrep. We will ask the Post to release the letter to journalists in Colombo once it is received. I will schedule a press briefing at the Foreign . \'pverveer We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2619 - C05764131.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2619 - C05764131.txt','Re:Yes. Its a nice photo. It could just be someone with a good camera standing on their lawn. Did you see the photo in the NYPost of Bill and me from yesterday? It was after lunch but I didn\'t see anybody w a camera so obviously a long lens from afar. Also fyi, we heard eikenberry is going on sunday shows. Holbrooke sent a memo as well that we can send over a secure fax if you\'d like. Just need to know what time works for you to receive the fax. Haven\'t gotten confirmation yet on call: Can they do it at 10?','Re:Yes. Its a nice photo. It could just be someone with a good camera standing on their lawn. Did you see the photo in the NYPost of Bill and me from yesterday? It was after lunch but I didn\'t see anybody w a camera so obviously a long lens from afar. Also fyi, we heard eikenberry is going on sunday shows. Holbrooke sent a memo as well that we can send over a secure fax if you\'d like. Just need to know what time works for you to receive the fax. Haven\'t gotten confirmation yet on call: Can they do it at 10?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('262 - C05739868.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2620 - C05764132.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2620 - C05764132.txt','Phone call reportGeorge-- 1.4 B) 1.4 D) B1 4(B) 4(D) 1','Phone call reportGeorge-- 1.4 B) 1.4 D) B1 4(B) 4(D) 1','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2622 - C05764134.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2622 - C05764134.txt','Your messageThanks. The Egyptian document has been received and is being translated. We\'ll review it tonight and tomorrow morning, will consult with the Pals through our Consul General, and then I\'ll talk with Gen. S again. We\'ll keep you advised.','Your messageThanks. The Egyptian document has been received and is being translated. We\'ll review it tonight and tomorrow morning, will consult with the Pals through our Consul General, and then I\'ll talk with Gen. S again. We\'ll keep you advised.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2623 - C05764136.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2623 - C05764136.txt','Turkish FM callI need to see rrienicon lo foLowup. He covered so many subjects and I didn\'t have time to respond so I will need to talk w him again this weekend. 65','Turkish FM callI need to see rrienicon lo; foLowup. He covered so many subjects and I didn\'t have time to respond so I will need to talk w him again this weekend. 65','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2624 - C05764137.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2624 - C05764137.txt','(Reuters) Karzai rival claims he has half of Afghan voteKABUL, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai\'s chief rival Abdullah Abdullah said on Friday initial election results showed he had more than half of the vote needed to win in the first round and accused Karzai\'s camp of vote tampering. nc','(Reuters) Karzai rival claims he has half of Afghan voteKABUL, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai\'s chief rival Abdullah Abdullah said on Friday initial election results showed he had more than half of the vote needed to win in the first round and accused Karzai\'s camp of vote tampering. nc','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2625 - C05764138.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2625 - C05764138.txt','EspinosaClips should be coming thru now Also, on the espinosa call, she asked to talk before the OAS meeting next week. talking points from WHA will be faxed right after clips. I 1 na','EspinosaClips should be coming thru now Also, on the espinosa call, she asked to talk before the OAS meeting next week. talking points from WHA will be faxed right after clips. I 1 na','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2626 - C05764139.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2626 - C05764139.txt','Peter Galbraith called, wants to talk to you...Hillary: Peter Galbraith just called me and I had a long talk with him. As you know, as chief of US mission to UN in Afghanistan he has protested the election fraud and come into conflict with the head of UN there, who wanted to cover it up. Peter has just come out of Afghanistan after four solid months there. He is pessimistic, says the analogy to Vietnam is not wrong-headed, that comparisons of increasing troop levels there as though the surge in Iraq could be replicated are misguided, but thinks there is an approach that should be attempted that involves the vote recount and trying to replace Karzai. He wishes to speak with you directly. He says that he has difficulty communicating with Holbrooke, not because he can\'t reach him, but because he finds Dick disjointed these days. Peter is on a plane right now to Norway, then London, then to NY on Wed, then could go to DC. He says you can reach him through the US mission to the UN office. FYI, from Wash Post today: The issue of how seriously to take the fraud charges, and whether to force a runoff, has also caused a rare public rift within the international community here. The senior American official at the U.N. mission, Peter W. Galbraith, left the country abruptly Sunday in a dispute with the mission director, Norwegian Kai Eide. Galbraith had pushed for an exhaustive probe. Sources who are familiar with the dispute but are not authorized to. speak on the record said Eide argued that the international community should not press too hard because it could undermine national stability. Galbraith had been convinced that Karzai could not win without fraud and had tried to reduce the number of polling stations in some areas in the south, the incumbent\'s ethnic stronghold, said one diplomatic source. Eide and others, the source said, were convinced that Karzai would win in any case and that any irregularities could be smoothed over, as they were in the 2004 presidential election that Karzai won by a safe margin. And, I\'ve included below Jane Smiley\'s rave review of Max\'s book. Sid http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-smiley/republican-gomorrah_b290293.html Your request is being processed... Jane Smiley Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist and Essayist Posted: September 17, 2009 02:56 PM','Peter Galbraith called, wants to talk to you...Hillary: Peter Galbraith just called me and I had a long talk with him. As you know, as chief of US mission to UN in Afghanistan he has protested the election fraud and come into conflict with the head of UN there, who wanted to cover it up. Peter has just come out of Afghanistan after four solid months there. He is pessimistic, says the analogy to Vietnam is not wrong-headed, that comparisons of increasing troop levels there as though the surge in Iraq could be replicated are misguided, but thinks there is an approach that should be attempted that involves the vote recount and trying to replace Karzai. He wishes to speak with you directly. He says that he has difficulty communicating with Holbrooke, not because he can\'t reach him, but because he finds Dick disjointed these days. Peter is on a plane right now to Norway, then London, then to NY on Wed, then could go to DC. He says you can reach him through the US mission to the UN office. FYI, from Wash Post today: \"The issue of how seriously to take the fraud charges, and whether to force a runoff, has also caused a rare public rift within the international community here. The senior American official at the U.N. mission, Peter W. Galbraith, left the country abruptly Sunday in a dispute with the mission director, Norwegian Kai Eide. \"Galbraith had pushed for an exhaustive probe. Sources who are familiar with the dispute but are not authorized to. speak on the record said Eide argued that the international community should not press too hard because it could undermine national stability. Galbraith had been convinced that Karzai could not win without fraud and had tried to reduce the number of polling stations in some areas in the south, the incumbent\'s ethnic stronghold, said one diplomatic source. Eide and others, the source said, were convinced that Karzai would win in any case and that any irregularities could be smoothed over, as they were in the 2004 presidential election that Karzai won by a safe margin.\" And, I\'ve included below Jane Smiley\'s rave review of Max\'s book. Sid http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-smiley/republican-gomorrah_b290293.html Your request is being processed... Jane Smiley Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist and Essayist Posted: September 17, 2009 02:56 PM','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2627 - C05764140.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2627 - C05764140.txt','CORRECT UPDATED VERSION FOR S -- NOTE ON MOBILE INITIATIVESAll, Yesterday Secretary Clinton asked for our Mobile Initiatives update (this would have been a part of one of the presentations in the Af/Pak session but was canceled due to time). Sean Misko may have sent an old version up, but this is the one reviewed by Holbrooke that should go to S. It also includes a significant update on our mobile banking programs that was not in the original draft. Please pass this to the Secretary. Also attached are a memo on the cell phone expansion by ISAF ? which was started by Ashley Bommer\'s initiatives -- in the spring and an economist report on mobile technologies in emerging markets that features the key Afghan telecom partner whose mobile payment program is described in the memo. Best, Vikram','CORRECT UPDATED VERSION FOR S -- NOTE ON MOBILE INITIATIVESAll, Yesterday Secretary Clinton asked for our Mobile Initiatives update (this would have been a part of one of the presentations in the Af/Pak session but was canceled due to time). Sean Misko may have sent an old version up, but this is the one reviewed by Holbrooke that should go to S. It also includes a significant update on our mobile banking programs that was not in the original draft. Please pass this to the Secretary. Also attached are a memo on the cell phone expansion by ISAF ? which was started by Ashley Bommer\'s initiatives -- in the spring and an economist report on mobile technologies in emerging markets that features the key Afghan telecom partner whose mobile payment program is described in the memo. Best, Vikram','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2628 - C05764142.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2628 - C05764142.txt','Draft for tomorrowAm about to fax %roll the latest draft. There is still some litigating going on over Iran language, but hopefully we can resolve it by later tonight. In any case, it\'s pretty far along. I\'ll try to do one more polish through it. Just be advised that I n lay need to give you a clean draft overnight or early in the morning. Thx. 66','Draft for tomorrowAm about to fax %roll the latest draft. There is still some litigating going on over Iran language, but hopefully we can resolve it by later tonight. In any case, it\'s pretty far along. I\'ll try to do one more polish through it. Just be advised that I n lay need to give you a clean draft overnight or early in the morning. Thx. 66','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('263 - C05739869.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\263 - C05739869.txt','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2631 - C05764146.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2631 - C05764146.txt','DRAFT outline for SER press briefing tomorrow --FYI','DRAFT outline for SER press briefing tomorrow --FYI','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2632 - C05764147.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2632 - C05764147.txt','Packer ArticleImportance: High Heads up. Richard invited George to go on one of his recent AfPak. I endorsed it as did the White House because George is t1E st rite iournalist. Obviously iichard strayed shall we say from discussion of our strategy. It ends up being a semi- procle Richard. :!nrt the WI I. doni. anything here that is problematic for the Secretary, but I don\'t know that ecry [Mai\' ,^,7:re is corect. P2 Oho. ti.%-7 .:D?4726','Packer ArticleImportance: High Heads up. Richard invited George to go on one of his recent AfPak. I endorsed it as did the White House because George is t1E st rite iournalist. Obviously \"iichard strayed shall we say from discussion of our strategy. It ends up being a semi- procle Richard. :!nrt the WI I. don\"i. anything here that is problematic for the Secretary, but I don\'t know that e;cry [Mai\' ,^,7:re is corect. P2 \"Oho. ti.%-7; .:D?4726;','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2633 - C05764149.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2633 - C05764149.txt','Notes72','Notes72','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2634 - C05764150.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2634 - C05764150.txt','NotesMy email is Aping strange. sorry Speech has been faxed Foi. tomorrow: Origirkii Message F.(urig. Autui, iuLii<Au6iii-aeitgsi:ai.e.gov> Triu Sep 17 22:27 2009 Notes 73','NotesMy email is Aping strange. sorry Speech has been faxed Foi. tomorrow: Origirkii Message F.(urig. Autui, iuLii<Au6iii-aeitgsi:ai.e.gov> Triu Sep 17 22:27 2009 Notes 73','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2635 - C05764151.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2635 - C05764151.txt','Notes9nm. Griginal Message Fro : H <HDR22@clintonemail.corri> the. p!nn,tcrnorrnw ntrh.t? C(0(.6 Abedin, <Abedinfl@state.gov> Yo: Sep 17 2.:4:5:01 2005 koy, Speech has been faxed For t,Jazirrciw:','Notes9nm. Griginal Message Fro : H <HDR22@clintonemail.corri> the. p!nn,tcrnorrnw ntrh.t? C;(0(.6;; Abedin, <Abedinfl@state.gov> Yo: Sep 17 2.:4:5:01 2005 koy, Speech has been faxed For t,Jazirrciw:','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2636 - C05764156.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2636 - C05764156.txt','Out of Office AutoReply: Sept 9I am currently out of the office but checking email periodically. If you need immediate assistance, please call 202-647-9572. Thank you! 1 nR','Out of Office AutoReply: Sept 9I am currently out of the office but checking email periodically. If you need immediate assistance, please call 202-647-9572. Thank you! 1 nR','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('264 - C05739870.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\264 - C05739870.txt','H: France & UK behind Libya breakup. SidCONFIDENTIAL March 8, 2012 For: Hillary','H: France & UK behind Libya breakup. SidCONFIDENTIAL March 8, 2012 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2640 - C05764161.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2640 - C05764161.txt','Mini Schedule 9/18/09 Friday10:10 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Brookings Institution 10:20 am ARRIVE Brookings Institution IP:25 am SPEECH AT THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION 11:30 am Location: Falk Auditorium Approx. 110 ppl expected. You take 08..A. I:I .:15 en DEPART Brookings Institution *En in r.to &Tn. Dcpsitmelt 11:35 am (t) PHONE CALL w/QUARTET ENVOY TONY BILAIR (T) En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 17:0 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR \'ii\'..tiPCY POWELL, 12:20 nm DFRIECTOR. CEI:FRAII. OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE AND DIRECTOR OE HUMAN _RESOURCES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\'h Floor At..pC7\':L 75 ppl expected. 12:3J prri I.> JNCII. w./JIM S\'IEINBERG , 1:30 pm Jam Room, fIth Finer ? !, 1(4 OP vi.1)+.:\'.\'i1 .CRAl Y ?71t1E0 f!$1.11.I,T,EN.GE WINNERS !.:tam Trir...?11 Preps. 1:45 pm HRIEV.IING :cr. 1.11,miri4 2:00 pm Sei.iretary\'s Office 2:A0 min !DEPART State Department *En route Foreign Service Institute  2: Instir\'Ite 3:00 pi). *V2i..Y.0 1- 0 \'1HE .i\'t)1F4,..EiGNI SERVICE INSTITUTE (FSI) ? , Fni-eigr Affairs T-aining Center *Open, press. i\'..118 i licreig..i Sak 1, 101.14: Si 5:10 nm 8:SO 6.4L . 101.?.,.:\' A:111.111.s .A,i7B . L\' mireixs AFB 9:00 ror. FA EPA nr.Pews AFB via 0-5 Air Force Aircraft Tail #90404 \' --Ft( C i1L3\' 9:50 pm 91.1-.2.1..n-6151) BEST COPY AVAILABLE 95','Mini Schedule 9/18/09 Friday10:10 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Brookings Institution 10:20 am ARRIVE Brookings Institution IP:25 am SPEECH AT THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION 11:30 am Location: Falk Auditorium \"Approx. 110 ppl expected. You take 08..A. I:I .:15 en DEPART Brookings Institution *En in r.to &Tn.; Dcpsitmelt 11:35 am (t) PHONE CALL w/QUARTET ENVOY TONY BILAIR (T) En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 17:0; pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR \'ii\'.;.tiPCY POWELL, 12:20 nm DFRIECTOR. CEI:FRAII. OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE AND DIRECTOR OE HUMAN _RESOURCES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\'h Floor At..pC7\':L 75 ppl expected. 12:3J prri I.> JNCII. w./JIM S\'IEINBERG , 1:30 pm Jam Room, fIth Finer ? ;!, ;1(4 OP vi.1)+.:\'.\'i1 .CRAl Y ?71t1E0 f!$1.11.I,T,EN.GE WINNERS !.:tam Trir...?11 Preps. 1:45 pm HRIEV.IING :cr. 1.11,miri4 2:00 pm Sei.iretary\'s Office 2:A0 min !DEPART State Department *En route Foreign Service Institute \" 2:\" Instir\'Ite 3:00 pi). *V2i..;Y.0 1- 0 \'1HE .i\'t)1F4,..EiGNI SERVICE INSTITUTE (FSI) ? , Fni-eigr Affairs T-aining Center *Open, press. i\'..118 i licreig..i Sak 1, 101.14: Si 5:10 nm 8:SO 6.4L . 101.?.,.:\' A:111.111.s .A,i7B . L\' mireixs AFB 9:00 ror. FA EPA nr.Pews AFB via 0-5 Air Force Aircraft Tail #90404 \' --Ft( C i1L3\' 9:50 pm 91.1-.2.1..n-6151) BEST COPY AVAILABLE 95','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2641 - C05764162.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2641 - C05764162.txt','polo tone ReportWnac\'s or what . loulo say. iVlitchell just reported to me how strongly the Israelis feel that the POTUS and I lorcrAuliy about it now. 4i?t1 they said if there is a vote in the UNGA that\'s the end of the peace process. knt),iti.j Mitchell at my cutquest is calling Rahm and Dan Shapiro to report and be sure POTUS knows before h , tapes','polo tone ReportWnac\'s or what . ;loulo say. iVlitchell just reported to me how strongly the Israelis feel that the POTUS and I lorcrAuliy about it now. 4i?t1 they said if there is a vote in the UNGA that\'s the end of the peace process. knt),iti.j Mitchell at my cutquest is calling Rahm and Dan Shapiro to report and be sure POTUS knows before h , tapes','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2643 - C05764167.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2643 - C05764167.txt','Sept 9Yes, Jack can have your proxy if they can\'t adjust the time. I will see if moving the time is an option. I really want to go to Cronkite\'s service. Can we change time for MCC to late afternoon? If not, can Jack preside?','Sept 9Yes, Jack can have your proxy if they can\'t adjust the time. I will see if moving the time is an option. I really want to go to Cronkite\'s service. Can we change time for MCC to late afternoon? If not, can Jack preside?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2644 - C05764169.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2644 - C05764169.txt','Sept 9We will push them to adjust. They shouldn\'t do this without you. Yes, Jack can have your proxy if they can\'t adjust the time. I will see if moving the time is an option. I really want to go to Cronkite\'s service. Can we change time for MCC to late afternoon? If not, can Jack preside?','Sept 9We will push them to adjust. They shouldn\'t do this without you. Yes, Jack can have your proxy if they can\'t adjust the time. I will see if moving the time is an option. I really want to go to Cronkite\'s service. Can we change time for MCC to late afternoon? If not, can Jack preside?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2646 - C05764178.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2646 - C05764178.txt','Sept 9They are happy to adjust to the afternoon. I am going to suggest a 3:00pm start time which should give plenty of time to return to DC. (Cronkite service starts at 10:30am) We will push them to adjust. They shouldn\'t do this without you. Yes, Jack can have your proxy if they can\'t adjust the time. I will see if moving the time is an option. I really want to go to Cronkite\'s service. Can we change time for MCC to late afternoon? If not, can Jack preside? 119','Sept 9They are happy to adjust to the afternoon. I am going to suggest a 3:00pm start time which should give plenty of time to return to DC. (Cronkite service starts at 10:30am) We will push them to adjust. They shouldn\'t do this without you. Yes, Jack can have your proxy if they can\'t adjust the time. I will see if moving the time is an option. I really want to go to Cronkite\'s service. Can we change time for MCC to late afternoon? If not, can Jack preside? 119','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2649 - C05764183.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2649 - C05764183.txt','thanks........ for terrific talk and discussion. Your robust statement on missile defense was the best so far. As for your robust push-back on the premise of my healthcare question, I didn\'t mean to imply that the Clinton administration\'s foreign policy agenda suffered back then?rather, that there\'s jeopardy to the Obama administration\'s foreign policy if the current debate/fight turns out badly. But you mooted the whole thing by reassuring us that all will turn out okay. Anyway, I\'ve taken an aspirin ? and thank you profoundly for a great event, and, of course, for the gracious personal touches. S. STROBE TALBOTT Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, DC 20036 Tel: Fax: 202.797.2461','thanks........ for terrific talk and discussion. Your robust statement on missile defense was the best so far. As for your robust push-back on the premise of my healthcare question, I didn\'t mean to imply that the Clinton administration\'s foreign policy agenda suffered back then?rather, that there\'s jeopardy to the Obama administration\'s foreign policy if the current debate/fight turns out badly. But you mooted the whole thing by reassuring us that all will turn out okay. Anyway, I\'ve taken an aspirin ? and thank you profoundly for a great event, and, of course, for the gracious personal touches. S. STROBE TALBOTT Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, DC 20036 Tel: Fax: 202.797.2461','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('265 - C05739872.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\265 - C05739872.txt','H: France & UK behind Libya breakup. SidDefinitely. I can share around if you like, but it seems like a thin conspiracy theory. From H [malito:HDR220dintonemall.com] CONFIDENTIAL March 8, 2012 For: Hillary','H: France & UK behind Libya breakup. SidDefinitely. I can share around if you like, but it seems like a thin conspiracy theory. From H [malito:HDR220dintonemall.com] CONFIDENTIAL March 8, 2012 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2650 - C05764186.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2650 - C05764186.txt','Re:Thx Few other notes: - wh is asking if u want to speak with potus tomorrow during the meeting time? Would be 10:20am. Would you like to do a call with him or wait and meet with him in petson? - cdm can explain the document I just asked oscar to print for you. Ok. Thx. Enjoy the War. See you in DC.','Re:Thx Few other notes: - wh is asking if u want to speak with potus tomorrow during the meeting time? Would be 10:20am. Would you like to do a call with him or wait and meet with him in petson? - cdm can explain the document I just asked oscar to print for you. Ok. Thx. Enjoy the War. See you in DC.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2651 - C05764188.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2651 - C05764188.txt','Re:Tuesday we think. I\'ll wait to see him in person next week. Do we know when that would be? Thx Few other notes: - wh is asking if u want to speak with potus tomorrow during the meeting time? Would be 10:20am. Would you like to do a call with him or wait and meet with him in person? - cdm can explain the document I just asked oscar to print for you. Ok. Thx. Enjoy the Itfar. See you in DC.','Re:Tuesday we think. I\'ll wait to see him in person next week. Do we know when that would be? Thx Few other notes: - wh is asking if u want to speak with potus tomorrow during the meeting time? Would be 10:20am. Would you like to do a call with him or wait and meet with him in person? - cdm can explain the document I just asked oscar to print for you. Ok. Thx. Enjoy the Itfar. See you in DC.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2652 - C05764189.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2652 - C05764189.txt','Feedback?Yep, I listened in remotely. Thought it was the perfect tone, on a very human level - just right for that audience Iverveerms@state.gov\'<verveerms@state.gov> Huma Abedin B6 11 Any from the taping yesterday or today\'s showing? B6','Feedback?Yep, I listened in remotely. Thought it was the perfect tone, on a very human level - just right for that audience Iverveerms@state.gov\'<verveerms@state.gov>; Huma Abedin B6 11 Any from the taping yesterday or today\'s showing? B6','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2653 - C05764192.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2653 - C05764192.txt','Re:I\'ll wait to see him in person next week. Do we know when that would be? Thx Few other notes: - wh is asking if u want to speak with potus tomorrow during the meeting time? Would be 10:20am. Would you like to do a call with him or wait and meet with him in person? - cdm can explain the document I just asked oscar to print for you. Ok. Thx. Enjoy the Itfar. See you in DC.','Re:I\'ll wait to see him in person next week. Do we know when that would be? Thx Few other notes: - wh is asking if u want to speak with potus tomorrow during the meeting time? Would be 10:20am. Would you like to do a call with him or wait and meet with him in person? - cdm can explain the document I just asked oscar to print for you. Ok. Thx. Enjoy the Itfar. See you in DC.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2654 - C05764193.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2654 - C05764193.txt','Re:Yes we have asked wh for a time So Lona will include in daily schedule for Tuesday? Tuesday we think. I\'ll wait to see him in person next week. Do we know when that would be? Thx Few other notes: - wh is asking if u want to speak with potus tomorrow during the meeting time? Would be 10:20am. Would you like to do a call with him or wait and meet with him in person? - cdm can explain the document I just asked oscar to print for you. B6','Re:Yes we have asked wh for a time So Lona will include in daily schedule for Tuesday? Tuesday we think. I\'ll wait to see him in person next week. Do we know when that would be? Thx Few other notes: - wh is asking if u want to speak with potus tomorrow during the meeting time? Would be 10:20am. Would you like to do a call with him or wait and meet with him in person? - cdm can explain the document I just asked oscar to print for you. B6','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2656 - C05764203.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2656 - C05764203.txt','TomorrowI want to take the 3 pm shuttle and I want to meet w Jake and the Holbrooke team either at State or my house whichever they prefer.','TomorrowI want to take the 3 pm shuttle and I want to meet w Jake and the Holbrooke team either at State or my house whichever they prefer.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2657 - C05764205.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2657 - C05764205.txt','TomorrowOk we can make that work. I want to take the 3 pm shuttle and I want to meet w Jake and the Holbrooke team either at State or my house whichever they prefer.','TomorrowOk we can make that work. I want to take the 3 pm shuttle and I want to meet w Jake and the Holbrooke team either at State or my house whichever they prefer.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('266 - C05739874.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\266 - C05739874.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contactFYI Very interesting report. By chance, Imet with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abclel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Barge in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousarra al Juwali and Prime Minister Abdurrahirn el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement fl Eastern Libya.','Latest from HRC\'s contactFYI Very interesting report. By chance, Imet with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abclel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Barge in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousarra al Juwali and Prime Minister Abdurrahirn el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement fl Eastern Libya.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2660 - C05764210.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2660 - C05764210.txt','FyiIndonesians cannot do 9. Asking for 10am instead. Philippines will likely be right after. Hope that\'s ok.','FyiIndonesians cannot do 9. Asking for 10am instead. Philippines will likely be right after. Hope that\'s ok.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2662 - C05764212.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2662 - C05764212.txt','Grameen in HaitiCheryl, I just spoke with Vidal Jorgensen. They expect to be on the ground in about 8 months. They have not yet raised enough money to get the project started?the total needed is $6M and they need $2M to get started. Vidal said they process has been delayed because their work in Colombia and China is consuming all their resources at the moment. Once on the ground, they will target the poorest of the poor and go to the toughest areas of Haiti. They anticipate an average loan size of $200 and they expect to reach about 10,000 borrowers in five years. They expect to be profitable in 4-5 years. Meghann Meghann Curtis Office of the Counselor U.S. Department of State 202.647.4654','Grameen in HaitiCheryl, I just spoke with Vidal Jorgensen. They expect to be on the ground in about 8 months. They have not yet raised enough money to get the project started?the total needed is $6M and they need $2M to get started. Vidal said they process has been delayed because their work in Colombia and China is consuming all their resources at the moment. Once on the ground, they will target the poorest of the poor and go to the toughest areas of Haiti. They anticipate an average loan size of $200 and they expect to reach about 10,000 borrowers in five years. They expect to be profitable in 4-5 years. Meghann Meghann Curtis Office of the Counselor U.S. Department of State 202.647.4654','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2663 - C05764213.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2663 - C05764213.txt','Grameen in HaitiI\'m up and immersed in Af-Pak if you want to call. FYI Cheryl, I just spoke with Vidal Jorgensen. They expect to be on the ground in about 8 months. They have not yet raised enough money to get the project started?the total needed is $6M and they need $2M to get started. Vidal said they process has been delayed because their work in Colombia and China is consuming all their resources at the moment. Once on the ground, they will target the poorest of the poor and go to the toughest areas of Haiti. They anticipate an average loan size of $200 and they expect to reach about 10,000 borrowers in five years. They expect to be profitable in 4-5 years. Meghann','Grameen in HaitiI\'m up and immersed in Af-Pak if you want to call. FYI Cheryl, I just spoke with Vidal Jorgensen. They expect to be on the ground in about 8 months. They have not yet raised enough money to get the project started?the total needed is $6M and they need $2M to get started. Vidal said they process has been delayed because their work in Colombia and China is consuming all their resources at the moment. Once on the ground, they will target the poorest of the poor and go to the toughest areas of Haiti. They anticipate an average loan size of $200 and they expect to reach about 10,000 borrowers in five years. They expect to be profitable in 4-5 years. Meghann','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2664 - C05764214.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2664 - C05764214.txt','CallsOk. Does Eikenberry need to be secure? Eikenberry has asked if u can talk at 9am? Then philippines 9:45 and indonesia immediately after. Ok?','CallsOk. Does Eikenberry need to be secure? Eikenberry has asked if u can talk at 9am? Then philippines 9:45 and indonesia immediately after. Ok?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2665 - C05764216.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2665 - C05764216.txt','6.5 Earthquake strikes the Philippines (U)(U) (U) The earthquake struck the southern island of Mindanao at 0658 EDT, media report. Embassy Manila reports there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The Operations Center will provide additional details as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','6.5 Earthquake strikes the Philippines (U)(U) (U) The earthquake struck the southern island of Mindanao at 0658 EDT, media report. Embassy Manila reports there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The Operations Center will provide additional details as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2666 - C05764217.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2666 - C05764217.txt','Sri LankaI have to let PJ respond, because I honestly don\'t know what was executed','Sri LankaI have to let PJ respond, because I honestly don\'t know what was executed','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2667 - C05764218.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2667 - C05764218.txt','Sri LankaPi, correct me if I\'m wrong but I think the letter text was finalized, but not yet produced/delivered. If so, we will make sure that happens asap, and shared with AFP (who is the only outlet I\'ve seen on this today)','Sri LankaPi, correct me if I\'m wrong but I think the letter text was finalized, but not yet produced/delivered. If so, we will make sure that happens asap, and shared with AFP (who is the only outlet I\'ve seen on this today)','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2668 - C05764219.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2668 - C05764219.txt','Sri LankaI have to let Pi respond, because I honestly don\'t know what was executed','Sri LankaI have to let Pi respond, because I honestly don\'t know what was executed','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2669 - C05764220.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2669 - C05764220.txt','Sri LankaLetter will be done and signed by Melanne by 11am, Bob Blake will get it to the SL FM through the Ambassador, and PA will get it to AFP and other interest parties. So by noon everyone who needs it will have it PJ, correct me if I\'m wrong but I think the letter text was finalized, but not yet produced/delivered. If so, we will make sure that happens asap, and shared with AFP (who is the only outlet I\'ve seen on this today)','Sri LankaLetter will be done and signed by Melanne by 11am, Bob Blake will get it to the SL FM through the Ambassador, and PA will get it to AFP and other interest parties. So by noon everyone who needs it will have it PJ, correct me if I\'m wrong but I think the letter text was finalized, but not yet produced/delivered. If so, we will make sure that happens asap, and shared with AFP (who is the only outlet I\'ve seen on this today)','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('267 - C05739875.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\267 - C05739875.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contactCan I call you in 30? Several items. Anything to report? I can call now If you\'re free. FYI Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful n Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following bic they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern-based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions.','Latest from HRC\'s contactCan I call you in 30? Several items. Anything to report? I can call now If you\'re free. FYI Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful n Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following bic they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern-based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2670 - C05764221.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2670 - C05764221.txt','Additional Space for Holbrooke Additional SpaceCheryl Two weeks ago I send an e-mail [below] to Holbrooke staff [Feldman and Pauli] As of today [Sunday] have only the very positive response from Rosemarie Regards pat THANK YOU Rosemarie Now that we have sorted out the additional space required for S/SRAP, we have folks working on 12A corridor to get it ready for you I have asked Suzanne from my staff to keep checking in to make sure that we are moving ahead expeditiously Let me know if anything arises Regards pat','Additional Space for Holbrooke Additional SpaceCheryl Two weeks ago I send an e-mail [below] to Holbrooke staff [Feldman and Pauli] As of today [Sunday] have only the very positive response from Rosemarie Regards pat THANK YOU Rosemarie Now that we have sorted out the additional space required for S/SRAP, we have folks working on 12A corridor to get it ready for you I have asked Suzanne from my staff to keep checking in to make sure that we are moving ahead expeditiously Let me know if anything arises Regards pat','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2671 - C05764223.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2671 - C05764223.txt','Sri LankaGiven the AFP story today, have we delivered letter and given to appropriate press, now including AFP?','Sri LankaGiven the AFP story today, have we delivered letter and given to appropriate press, now including AFP?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2672 - C05764225.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2672 - C05764225.txt','Call reportsRomulo said they welcome additional help so I told them to pls follow up w our Ambassador. I think you should follow up as well. On a very bad line, Wirajuda seemed to welcome our support, including helicopters and other navel assets. PIs followup and have Navy do as well. Let me know what else we need to do.','Call reportsRomulo said they welcome additional help so I told them to pls follow up w our Ambassador. I think you should follow up as well. On a very bad line, Wirajuda seemed to welcome our support, including helicopters and other navel assets. PIs followup and have Navy do as well. Let me know what else we need to do.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2673 - C05764232.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2673 - C05764232.txt','Re:Yes we have asked wh for a time So Lona will include in daily schedule for Tuesday? Tuesday we think. I\'ll wait to see him in person next week. Do we know when that would be? Thx Few other notes: - wh is asking if u want to speak with potus tomorrow during the meeting time? Would be 10:20am. Would you like to do a call with him or wait and meet with him in person? - cdm can explain the document I just asked oscar to print for you. Ok. Thx. Enjoy the gar. See you in DC.','Re:Yes we have asked wh for a time So Lona will include in daily schedule for Tuesday? Tuesday we think. I\'ll wait to see him in person next week. Do we know when that would be? Thx Few other notes: - wh is asking if u want to speak with potus tomorrow during the meeting time? Would be 10:20am. Would you like to do a call with him or wait and meet with him in person? - cdm can explain the document I just asked oscar to print for you. Ok. Thx. Enjoy the gar. See you in DC.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2675 - C05764234.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2675 - C05764234.txt','Report questionsWe\'ll set up a call so all can join -- what time? ? I have a bunch of them. What\'s best way to process? Should I do conf call w whoever need to be included?','Report questionsWe\'ll set up a call so all can join -- what time? ? I have a bunch of them. What\'s best way to process? Should I do conf call w whoever need to be included?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2676 - C05764235.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2676 - C05764235.txt','Report questionsNot from me - he has put in edits - tracking Jake down now to make sure nothing else from him I\'m taking 3 shuttle so should do in next half hour. Anything I need to know before calling Richard back? We\'ll set up a call so all can join -- what time? I have a bunch of them. What\'s best way to process? Should I do conf call w whoever need to be included?','Report questionsNot from me - he has put in edits - tracking Jake down now to make sure nothing else from him I\'m taking 3 shuttle so should do in next half hour. Anything I need to know before calling Richard back? We\'ll set up a call so all can join -- what time? I have a bunch of them. What\'s best way to process? Should I do conf call w whoever need to be included?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2677 - C05764236.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2677 - C05764236.txt','Holbrooke called for uAm I supposed to see him and others or not when I get back?','Holbrooke called for uAm I supposed to see him and others or not when I get back?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2678 - C05764241.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2678 - C05764241.txt','Re:? Any word froH Yes we have asked wh for a time So Lona will include in daily schedule for Tuesday? Tuesday we think. I\'ll wait to see him in person next week. Do we know when that would be? Thx Few other notes: - wh is asking if u want to speak with potus tomorrow during the meeting time? Would be 10:20am. Would you like to do a call with him or wait and meet with him in person? - cdm can explain the document I just asked oscar to print for you. Ok. Thx. Enjoy the Itfar. See you in DC.','Re:? Any word froH Yes we have asked wh for a time So Lona will include in daily schedule for Tuesday? Tuesday we think. I\'ll wait to see him in person next week. Do we know when that would be? Thx Few other notes: - wh is asking if u want to speak with potus tomorrow during the meeting time? Would be 10:20am. Would you like to do a call with him or wait and meet with him in person? - cdm can explain the document I just asked oscar to print for you. Ok. Thx. Enjoy the Itfar. See you in DC.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('268 - C05739876.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\268 - C05739876.txt','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and all necessary measures - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and \"all necessary measures\" - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2680 - C05764246.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2680 - C05764246.txt','Re:We are making reservations Any word from Yes we have asked wh for a time So Lona will include in daily schedule for Tuesday? Tuesday we think. I\'ll wait to see him in person next week. Do we know when that would be? Thx Few other notes: - wh is asking if u want to speak with potus tomorrow during the meeting time? Would be 10:20am. Would you like to do a call with him or wait and meet with him in person? - cdm can explain the document I just asked oscar to print for you. Ok. Thx. Enjoy the Itfar. See you in DC.','Re:We are making reservations Any word from Yes we have asked wh for a time So Lona will include in daily schedule for Tuesday? Tuesday we think. I\'ll wait to see him in person next week. Do we know when that would be? Thx Few other notes: - wh is asking if u want to speak with potus tomorrow during the meeting time? Would be 10:20am. Would you like to do a call with him or wait and meet with him in person? - cdm can explain the document I just asked oscar to print for you. Ok. Thx. Enjoy the Itfar. See you in DC.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2681 - C05764250.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2681 - C05764250.txt','AFP/SLFrom your clips: US Responds To Sri Lanka Protest Over Clinton Remark (AFP) Monday, October 5, 2009 AFP WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States, responding to protests from Sri Lanka over remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, said it had no recent evidence of women being raped while in Sri Lankan government custody. In a letter addressed to Sri Lanka\'s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama, the State Department noted that the US government and international human rights groups over the years had detailed numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. However, the letter signed by Melanne Verveer, ambassador at large for global women\'s issues at the State Department said that in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009 ... we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict area around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context, the letter said, adding that Washington remains concerned about extrajudicial killings, disappearances and detainee abuse in Sri Lanka. Secretary Clinton believes that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights, the letter said. Sri Lanka lodged its protest with the US embassy in Colombo over the remarks made by Clinton last month to the United Nations Security Council. We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma and Sri Lanka and elsewhere, the US secretary of state had said during a resolution calling for an end to sexual violence in armed conflict, according to published reports of Clinton\'s remarks. Her comments sparked an outcry across Sri Lanka, where government forces in May crushed Tamil Tiger rebels after decades of fighting. Colombo faced condemnation for its handling of the final stages of the war against Tiger rebels and managed to stave off a Security Council resolution calling for war crimes investigations thanks to the vetoes of China and Russia. The United Nations has said that over 7,000 civilians perished in the first four months of intense fighting this year. Sri Lanka is now facing international pressure to free 250,000 ethnic Tamil civilians who managed to escape the fighting but are now held in internment camps while they are screened to see whether they were rebels. B6','AFP/SLFrom your clips: US Responds To Sri Lanka Protest Over Clinton Remark (AFP) Monday, October 5, 2009 AFP WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States, responding to protests from Sri Lanka over remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, said it had no recent evidence of women being raped while in Sri Lankan government custody. In a letter addressed to Sri Lanka\'s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama, the State Department noted that the US government and international human rights groups over the years had detailed \"numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government.\" However, the letter signed by Melanne Verveer, ambassador at large for global women\'s issues at the State Department said that \"in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009 ... we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict area around the world.\" \"We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context,\" the letter said, adding that Washington remains concerned about extrajudicial killings, disappearances and detainee abuse in Sri Lanka. \"Secretary Clinton believes that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights,\" the letter said. Sri Lanka lodged its protest with the US embassy in Colombo over the remarks made by Clinton last month to the United Nations Security Council. \"We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma and Sri Lanka and elsewhere,\" the US secretary of state had said during a resolution calling for an end to sexual violence in armed conflict, according to published reports of Clinton\'s remarks. Her comments sparked an outcry across Sri Lanka, where government forces in May crushed Tamil Tiger rebels after decades of fighting. Colombo faced condemnation for its handling of the final stages of the war against Tiger rebels and managed to stave off a Security Council resolution calling for war crimes investigations thanks to the vetoes of China and Russia. The United Nations has said that over 7,000 civilians perished in the first four months of intense fighting this year. Sri Lanka is now facing international pressure to free 250,000 ethnic Tamil civilians who managed to escape the fighting but are now held in internment camps while they are screened to see whether they were rebels. B6','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2682 - C05764255.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2682 - C05764255.txt','Rose....briefed a group of wonks at Brookings tonite. Superbly impressive & persuasive. Low-key mastery & confidence. Congrats on having her on your team & leading these negs.','Rose....briefed a group of wonks at Brookings tonite. Superbly impressive & persuasive. Low-key mastery & confidence. Congrats on having her on your team & leading these negs.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2683 - C05764256.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2683 - C05764256.txt','For the RecordThe only thing anyone yelled at you was WE LOVE YOU HILLARY','For the RecordThe only thing anyone yelled at you was \"WE LOVE YOU HILLARY\"','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2684 - C05764258.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2684 - C05764258.txt','For Joe -- Juba Update Juba UpdateMessage from scott gration Huma, Special Envoy Gration is asking that this message be passed to the Secretary. Secretary Clinton, greetings from Juba, Southern Sudan, where we\'ve just held our latest round of trilateral talks between the Southern People\'s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and National Congress Party (NCP), facilitated by the United States. This update outlines the outcomes of our trilateral and bilateral discussions, and highlights of the some important issues that will influence our planning in the months ahead. In addition, I\'ll pass on some impressions from my visit to the Kenana Sugar Factory that illustrates why I believe we need smarter sanctions for Sudan. SPLM and NCP Agreement Yesterday I witnessed the initialing of a bilateral agreement between the SPLM and NCP, in which the parties laid out points of agreement on ten of the twelve major outstanding issues in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). Culminating three months of negotiations, this agreement documents a shared vision for implementing the Abyei arbitration decision, for moving forward on border demarcation, for completing legal reforms, and for resolving other key issues. If the parties match their words with actions, it will bring them closer to full CPA implementation and to peaceful coexistence. To ensure implementation, we have backed up the agreement with timelines and a stoplight chart that we will use to hold both parties accountable to their words. With this agreement, we can now turn our full attention to resolving the electoral census and the referenda for self-determination. We will resume our trilateral talks in Juba in early September. These two issues are the most controversial and potentially destabilizing challenges facing Sudan. It appears likely that we will ultimately have to raise these politically sensitive issues to the level of the Presidency (President Bashir, Vice President Kiir, and Vice President Taha) to reach final agreement. I will keep you posted on my discussions and the potential for meetings at the Presidency-level in Khartoum or Juba. Looming NCP-SPLM Dilemma 1^1A','For Joe -- Juba Update Juba UpdateMessage from scott gration Huma, Special Envoy Gration is asking that this message be passed to the Secretary. Secretary Clinton, greetings from Juba, Southern Sudan, where we\'ve just held our latest round of trilateral talks between the Southern People\'s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and National Congress Party (NCP), facilitated by the United States. This update outlines the outcomes of our trilateral and bilateral discussions, and highlights of the some important issues that will influence our planning in the months ahead. In addition, I\'ll pass on some impressions from my visit to the Kenana Sugar Factory that illustrates why I believe we need smarter sanctions for Sudan. SPLM and NCP Agreement Yesterday I witnessed the initialing of a bilateral agreement between the SPLM and NCP, in which the parties laid out points of agreement on ten of the twelve major outstanding issues in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). Culminating three months of negotiations, this agreement documents a shared vision for implementing the Abyei arbitration decision, for moving forward on border demarcation, for completing legal reforms, and for resolving other key issues. If the parties match their words with actions, it will bring them closer to full CPA implementation and to peaceful coexistence. To ensure implementation, we have backed up the agreement with timelines and a stoplight chart that we will use to hold both parties accountable to their words. With this agreement, we can now turn our full attention to resolving the electoral census and the referenda for self-determination. We will resume our trilateral talks in Juba in early September. These two issues are the most controversial and potentially destabilizing challenges facing Sudan. It appears likely that we will ultimately have to raise these politically sensitive issues to the level of the Presidency (President Bashir, Vice President Kiir, and Vice President Taha) to reach final agreement. I will keep you posted on my discussions and the potential for meetings at the Presidency-level in Khartoum or Juba. Looming NCP-SPLM Dilemma 1^1A','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2685 - C05764261.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2685 - C05764261.txt','Tom HarkinI spoke with this morning. She is interested in working with Stephen Rapp in the Office of War Crimes. The office B6 is very small wit a limited number of slots. She has been in contact with Stephen directly about the possibility of working for him, and he seems favorable about bringing her on board r_C_e7 h I - I sent you the staffing plan for the office earlier today to see if there is a way to make this work. Otherwise, has expressed interest in DRL, EEB and applying for a career position in L. Heather and I spoke verbally about this\'a short while ago, but just to put it in writing... has a call into the Secretary about his daughter, nd the status of her pending employment at the State Department. has been in touch with Heather, but Senator =called today to raise this to the Secretary\'s level. When I spoke with him, he was getting on a plane, so she doesn\'t need to call him back imminently, but I will tell her about his call before she leaves tonight. Heather, could you please provide Huma with a couple of bullets for HRC about status? Thanks Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton JilotyLC@state.gov 17c','Tom HarkinI spoke with this morning. She is interested in working with Stephen Rapp in the Office of War Crimes. The office B6 is very small wit a limited number of slots. She has been in contact with Stephen directly about the possibility of working for him, and he seems favorable about bringing her on board r_C_e7 h I - I sent you the staffing plan for the office earlier today to see if there is a way to make this work. Otherwise, has expressed interest in DRL, EEB and applying for a career position in L. Heather and I spoke verbally about this\'a short while ago, but just to put it in writing... has a call into the Secretary about his daughter, nd the status of her pending employment at the State Department. has been in touch with Heather, but Senator =called today to raise this to the Secretary\'s level. When I spoke with him, he was getting on a plane, so she doesn\'t need to call him back imminently, but I will tell her about his call before she leaves tonight. Heather, could you please provide Huma with a couple of bullets for HRC about status? Thanks Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton JilotyLC@state.gov 17c','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2686 - C05764262.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2686 - C05764262.txt','EspinosaJust hearing oas conf starts sunday. Would u be willing to talk to espinosa tomorrow? 17fi','EspinosaJust hearing oas conf starts sunday. Would u be willing to talk to espinosa tomorrow? 17fi','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2687 - C05764263.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2687 - C05764263.txt','Follow upHe thinks there is limited hope for this and had an alternative strategy. Will discuss Did you ever talk to Podesta about CB? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Follow upHe thinks there is limited hope for this and had an alternative strategy. Will discuss Did you ever talk to Podesta about CB? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2688 - C05764264.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2688 - C05764264.txt','EspinosaAlso, steinmeier called for you. We are getting call sheet. Yes before 9, btw 10-10:30 or btw 3 and 6. Just hearing oas conf starts sunday. Would u be willing to talk to espinosa tomorrow? 127','EspinosaAlso, steinmeier called for you. We are getting call sheet. Yes before 9, btw 10-10:30 or btw 3 and 6. Just hearing oas conf starts sunday. Would u be willing to talk to espinosa tomorrow? 127','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2689 - C05764265.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2689 - C05764265.txt','ScheduleOk we will follow up. I told Andrew I would do the things he requested in his memo to me and he should talk to you about scheduling.','ScheduleOk we will follow up. I told Andrew I would do the things he requested in his memo to me and he should talk to you about scheduling.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('269 - C05739877.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\269 - C05739877.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2690 - C05764266.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2690 - C05764266.txt','Re:Yes I have a copy.','Re:Yes I have a copy.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2691 - C05764268.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2691 - C05764268.txt','ScheduleSounds good -- and I apologize about all of the private meetings today, I should have done a separate schedule for you. 2:30pm is Ken Feinberg. 4pm is Lou D\'Allesandro dropping by for a quick hello. 6pm is General Keane and he knows we will get back to him about location. 6pm is the earliest he can do today. I told Andrew I would do the things he requested in his memo to me and he should talk to you about scheduling.','ScheduleSounds good -- and I apologize about all of the private meetings today, I should have done a separate schedule for you. 2:30pm is Ken Feinberg. 4pm is Lou D\'Allesandro dropping by for a quick hello. 6pm is General Keane and he knows we will get back to him about location. 6pm is the earliest he can do today. I told Andrew I would do the things he requested in his memo to me and he should talk to you about scheduling.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2692 - C05764269.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2692 - C05764269.txt','Touching baseHi there, Wow, just re-read my response to you and it\'s unintelligible--my apologies. I type so quickly on my Blackberry and don\'t proof read which I later regret. Secretary Clinton was wonderful and so gracious to do the interview during her much needed vacation. I have covered many of the issues that we discussed and feel so passionately about them as well. If I can ever help with anything, please don\'t hesitate to let me know. I\'m so delighted that Secretary Clinton is spearheading so many vital efforts to help women around the world. Best regards, Lisa Twitter: @lisaling --- On Tue, 9/1/09, Verveer, Melanne S <VerveerMS@state.gov> wrote:','Touching baseHi there, Wow, just re-read my response to you and it\'s unintelligible--my apologies. I type so quickly on my Blackberry and don\'t proof read which I later regret. Secretary Clinton was wonderful and so gracious to do the interview during her much needed vacation. I have covered many of the issues that we discussed and feel so passionately about them as well. If I can ever help with anything, please don\'t hesitate to let me know. I\'m so delighted that Secretary Clinton is spearheading so many vital efforts to help women around the world. Best regards, Lisa Twitter: @lisaling --- On Tue, 9/1/09, Verveer, Melanne S <VerveerMS@state.gov> wrote:','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2693 - C05764270.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2693 - C05764270.txt','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaStrobe--This is wonderful news and such a fitting memorial to Booke.. Also. I would like to talk w you about your ideas of what I can/should be doing. Could I call in the next few days? What times are best for you? H Friends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Intl Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.org/eng/Issues-and-Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. <http://www.awid.org/eng> The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description:','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaStrobe--This is wonderful news and such a fitting memorial to Booke.. Also. I would like to talk w you about your ideas of what I can/should be doing. Could I call in the next few days? What times are best for you? H Friends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Intl Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.org/eng/Issues-and-Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. <http://www.awid.org/eng> The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description:','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2694 - C05764271.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2694 - C05764271.txt','ScheduleWill do. Let\'s do Jack at the office. Sounds good -- and I apologize about all of the private meetings today, I should have done a separate schedule for you. 2:30pm is Ken Feinberg. 4pm is Lou D\'Allesandro dropping by for a quick hello. 6pm is General Keane and he knows we will get back to him about location. 6pm is the earliest he can do today. I told Andrew I would do the things he requested in his memo to me and he should talk to you about scheduling.','ScheduleWill do. Let\'s do Jack at the office. Sounds good -- and I apologize about all of the private meetings today, I should have done a separate schedule for you. 2:30pm is Ken Feinberg. 4pm is Lou D\'Allesandro dropping by for a quick hello. 6pm is General Keane and he knows we will get back to him about location. 6pm is the earliest he can do today. I told Andrew I would do the things he requested in his memo to me and he should talk to you about scheduling.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2695 - C05764272.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2695 - C05764272.txt','PodestaJohn podesta just returned from spending time with bachelet in chile. Would like to talk to you about his trip. cell B6 128','PodestaJohn podesta just returned from spending time with bachelet in chile. Would like to talk to you about his trip. cell B6 128','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2697 - C05764282.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2697 - C05764282.txt','Ensuring Energy TransitionsH RC: FYI. This is my point. cdm Hi Cheryl, Thanks for your email. I am on a plane now ? headed back from Istambul. I have not has any time to address this. But I will certainly work on it shortly. And in fact am meeting with David this week to do so. But I also think it is essential to take into account the concerns of the Hill. In Jose\'s hearings and mine, the committee quite explicitly and directly said they expected us to play significant roles in energy. David should certainly have the lead role, as the secretary has said and as the legislation clearly spells out, but we also need to figure out how we can work together. And I am sure that can be done amicably under david\'s overall leadership in this area. But H should be consulted and talk to the SFRC before any changes are made to avoid any surprises and be sure they understand what is being done. And, of course, I want to be sure we bring in Jose on any discussions, since he has important interests in this. Regards, Bob Bob: I hope you are settling in ? looking forward to finding a moment to connect with you. I particularly want to make sure we follow-up on energy in your title and making sure lines are clear in that arena to avoid any dropped balls or missed opportunities. I wanted to flag one matter now because the Secretary has asked David Goldwyn during her look-ahead meeting regarding energy, to move forward on several energy security priorities ? including engaging with key producers like Brazil, Mexico, Angola and Nigeria as well as addressing energy security concerns with consumers like China and India. Given that E/EEB previously had the lead on energy matters before we had an International Energy Coordinator, I want to make sure you and he are properly and smoothly transitioning matters to him.','Ensuring Energy TransitionsH RC: FYI. This is my point. cdm Hi Cheryl, Thanks for your email. I am on a plane now ? headed back from Istambul. I have not has any time to address this. But I will certainly work on it shortly. And in fact am meeting with David this week to do so. But I also think it is essential to take into account the concerns of the Hill. In Jose\'s hearings and mine, the committee quite explicitly and directly said they expected us to play significant roles in energy. David should certainly have the lead role, as the secretary has said and as the legislation clearly spells out, but we also need to figure out how we can work together. And I am sure that can be done amicably under david\'s overall leadership in this area. But H should be consulted and talk to the SFRC before any changes are made to avoid any surprises and be sure they understand what is being done. And, of course, I want to be sure we bring in Jose on any discussions, since he has important interests in this. Regards, Bob Bob: I hope you are settling in ? looking forward to finding a moment to connect with you. I particularly want to make sure we follow-up on energy in your title and making sure lines are clear in that arena to avoid any dropped balls or missed opportunities. I wanted to flag one matter now because the Secretary has asked David Goldwyn during her look-ahead meeting regarding energy, to move forward on several energy security priorities ? including engaging with key producers like Brazil, Mexico, Angola and Nigeria as well as addressing energy security concerns with consumers like China and India. Given that E/EEB previously had the lead on energy matters before we had an International Energy Coordinator, I want to make sure you and he are properly and smoothly transitioning matters to him.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2698 - C05764284.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2698 - C05764284.txt','Security ContractorsAttachments: 9-1-2009 Dyncorp Aviation Task Order Guidance.docx Fyi Cheryl: Iraq Aviation Task Order: 19','Security ContractorsAttachments: 9-1-2009 Dyncorp Aviation Task Order Guidance.docx Fyi Cheryl: Iraq Aviation Task Order: 19','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2699 - C05764285.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2699 - C05764285.txt','AMCIT suspected of abuse of minors in LiberiaCheryl: My staff assistance received a call from the Line saying you might want a short informal note to send to the Secretary on the situation with the American UNMIL employee suspected of abusing minors in Liberia. Below is a shorter and updated version of what I sent you earlier. I will be on leave for a week beginning tomorrow and one my deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, will be following this issue in my absence. Regards, Johnnie An American citizen civilian employee of the UN operation in Liberia is suspected of engaging in illegal acts with at least two underage Liberian girls. The Liberian National Police, who received a DVD of the acts, told Embassy officials earlier today they had identified the American citizen and confirmed the identity of two girls?an 11-year-old and another between 12-15 years of age. These are crimes in Liberia as well as in the United States. We are working with Liberian authorities and the UN to ensure that the American citizen is made to answer for these allegations. In the meantime, the Department is working with Department of Justice lawyers to determine if the American citizen can be tried in the United States. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, currently in the Department chairing a promotion panel, has spoken to President Johnson-Sirleaf about the importance of this case. It appears that the UN will waive any immunity the American may have and that the Liberians will take the American citizen into custody. Coming on the heels of your trip to Africa, and the emphasis you placed on gender-based violence and sex crimes, we are making every effort to ensure that this individual is brought to justice, including by offering whatever resources the Liberians need to conduct the best possible investigation. The Legal Attache, based in Freetown, is currently en route to Liberia to assist. van','AMCIT suspected of abuse of minors in LiberiaCheryl: My staff assistance received a call from the \"Line\" saying you might want a short informal note to send to the Secretary on the situation with the American UNMIL employee suspected of abusing minors in Liberia. Below is a shorter and updated version of what I sent you earlier. I will be on leave for a week beginning tomorrow and one my deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, will be following this issue in my absence. Regards, Johnnie An American citizen civilian employee of the UN operation in Liberia is suspected of engaging in illegal acts with at least two underage Liberian girls. The Liberian National Police, who received a DVD of the acts, told Embassy officials earlier today they had identified the American citizen and confirmed the identity of two girls?an 11-year-old and another between 12-15 years of age. These are crimes in Liberia as well as in the United States. We are working with Liberian authorities and the UN to ensure that the American citizen is made to answer for these allegations. In the meantime, the Department is working with Department of Justice lawyers to determine if the American citizen can be tried in the United States. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, currently in the Department chairing a promotion panel, has spoken to President Johnson-Sirleaf about the importance of this case. It appears that the UN will waive any immunity the American may have and that the Liberians will take the American citizen into custody. Coming on the heels of your trip to Africa, and the emphasis you placed on gender-based violence and sex crimes, we are making every effort to ensure that this individual is brought to justice, including by offering whatever resources the Liberians need to conduct the best possible investigation. The Legal Attache, based in Freetown, is currently en route to Liberia to assist. van','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('27 - C05739588.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\27 - C05739588.txt','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaWill do. We should get this around asap. Sending direct. Just Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaWill do. We should get this around asap. Sending direct. Just Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('270 - C05739878.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\270 - C05739878.txt','Latest from HRC friendFYI From Stevens, John C Sent Monday, April 23, 2012 7:00 PM To Sullivan, Jacob) Cc Cretz, Gene A Fettman, Jeffrey Subject RE: Latest from HRC friend Jake- Interesting report. Gene is closer to the action and I defer to him on the latest Jail-ian thinking and machinations vis-a-vis the cabinet and INC. I hadn\'t heard about ENI-related corruption but wouldn\'t be surprised. On the federalism issue,. Jail is right to be concerned about eastern agitation for autonomy. A cabinet chance won\'t solve that problem, though. Nor will recruiting Belhaj and Islamist fighters to take on the Bardans. To the contrary, it would only lead to unwanted bloodshed - the large Obeid tribe still nurses a serious grudge against Belhaj and his ilk for the Islamists\' presumed role in killing their beloved Gen. Yunis last July and would probably put up a fierce fight. The cabinet and INC need to have a serious discussion with the Bargans - if they aren\'t already doing so - about how power and resources are to be distributed in the new Libya. The Libyans held similarly heated debates on this very topic in the early1950s as they held their first parliamentary elections and drafted their constitution (there were actually violent skirmishes in connection with those elections, and Washington delayed the arrival of the first US ambassador until after things had calmed down). Hopefully the current leadership can negotiate these issues peaceably in the corning months. Of course, we and the UN and our other partners should encourage them to do so. - Chris SBU','Latest from HRC friendFYI From Stevens, John C Sent; Monday, April 23, 2012 7:00 PM To; Sullivan, Jacob) Cc Cretz, Gene A; Fettman, Jeffrey Subject RE: Latest from HRC friend Jake- Interesting report. Gene is closer to the action and I defer to him on the latest Jail-ian thinking and machinations vis-a-vis the cabinet and INC. I hadn\'t heard about ENI-related corruption but wouldn\'t be surprised. On the federalism issue,. Jail is right to be concerned about eastern agitation for autonomy. A cabinet chance won\'t solve that problem, though. Nor will recruiting Belhaj and Islamist fighters to take on the Bardans. To the contrary, it would only lead to unwanted bloodshed - the large Obeid tribe still nurses a serious grudge against Belhaj and his ilk for the Islamists\' presumed role in killing their beloved Gen. Yunis last July and would probably put up a fierce fight. The cabinet and INC need to have a serious discussion with the Bargans - if they aren\'t already doing so - about how power and resources are to be distributed in the new Libya. The Libyans held similarly heated debates on this very topic in the early1950s as they held their first parliamentary elections and drafted their constitution (there were actually violent skirmishes in connection with those elections, and Washington delayed the arrival of the first US ambassador until after things had calmed down). Hopefully the current leadership can negotiate these issues peaceably in the corning months. Of course, we and the UN and our other partners should encourage them to do so. - Chris SBU','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2700 - C05764286.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2700 - C05764286.txt','Update: Food Security--World Food Prize videoGreat news-- The video that S taped this am will likely kick off the World Food Prize conference. I will also coordinate with Katie to make sure we get this up on the website. Below is more info on its likely placement from the team at the World Food Prize. We would like to show the Secretary\'s remarks at the outset of the symposium on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 14. The symposium begins at 1 p.m. with about 15-20 minutes of introductory comments by Ambassador Quinn. He would incorporate the video into this opening as her remarks tie together so many of the themes so perfectly. Dr. Ejeta will be on stage at the time it would be a great moment to honor him, to remember Dr. Borlaug, and to have the Secretary\'s message foreground the discussions that will follow. (For your reference, the 3 opening keynotes will be delivered by ADM CEO Patricia Woertz, DuPont CEO Ellen Kul!man, and Dutch Minister of Agriculture Gerda Verburg.)','Update: Food Security--World Food Prize videoGreat news-- The video that S taped this am will likely kick off the World Food Prize conference. I will also coordinate with Katie to make sure we get this up on the website. Below is more info on its likely placement from the team at the World Food Prize. \"We would like to show the Secretary\'s remarks at the outset of the symposium on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 14. The symposium begins at 1 p.m. with about 15-20 minutes of introductory comments by Ambassador Quinn. He would incorporate the video into this opening as her remarks tie together so many of the themes so perfectly. Dr. Ejeta will be on stage at the time; it would be a great moment to honor him, to remember Dr. Borlaug, and to have the Secretary\'s message foreground the discussions that will follow. (For your reference, the 3 opening keynotes will be delivered by ADM CEO Patricia Woertz, DuPont CEO Ellen Kul!man, and Dutch Minister of Agriculture Gerda Verburg.)\"','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2701 - C05764287.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2701 - C05764287.txt','Video Success and Another IdeaSee below my email Katie: First ? I want to say again what a great job you have done on Food Security ? not only the video but helping us get the site up and ready in less than 24 hours ? many thanks. Love the metrics below ? makes it all worth it. Second ? let\'s set a time to discuss this new idea. Yeah! cdm Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1: It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries','Video Success and Another IdeaSee below my email Katie: First ? I want to say again what a great job you have done on Food Security ? not only the video but helping us get the site up and ready in less than 24 hours ? many thanks. Love the metrics below ? makes it all worth it. Second ? let\'s set a time to discuss this new idea. Yeah! cdm Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1: It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2703 - C05764291.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2703 - C05764291.txt','EspinosaShe has been confirmed for 10am.','EspinosaShe has been confirmed for 10am.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2704 - C05764294.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2704 - C05764294.txt','Video Success and Another IdeaI can attest to the fact that this has thus far been the shining star of the initiative (from a non-policy perspective) and I think speaks to how hrc will do diplomacy and development differently. In addition to what katie mentioned-- Institute for International Education (goodman) included it in their weekly email to more than 8000 institutions, Pepsi showed it an internal meeting last week and will show it at a global conference this week, and CGI has gotten feedback about the video and has gotten increased interest in commitments in this area. It has also been pushed out to posts through internal sites. We are also trying to see if we can get it in a rotation or on mtvU or their website and bet as part of the world food day push. Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1. It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries tremendous weight that in a short amount of time and little push to reach out to communities we have raised the bar for engaging content through video.','Video Success and Another IdeaI can attest to the fact that this has thus far been the shining star of the initiative (from a non-policy perspective) and I think speaks to how hrc will do diplomacy and development differently. In addition to what katie mentioned-- Institute for International Education (goodman) included it in their weekly email to more than 8000 institutions, Pepsi showed it an internal meeting last week and will show it at a global conference this week, and CGI has gotten feedback about the video and has gotten increased interest in commitments in this area. It has also been pushed out to posts through internal sites. We are also trying to see if we can get it in a rotation or on mtvU or their website and bet as part of the world food day push. Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1. It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries tremendous weight that in a short amount of time and little push to reach out to communities we have raised the bar for engaging content through video.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2705 - C05764296.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2705 - C05764296.txt','Draft email to the Secretary on GuineaFYI Jake or Dan: Could one of you pass the following note from me to the Secretary on the Guinea-Conakry situation. We will be sending forward an info memo later this afternoon. But in view of the Secretary\'s interest, I thought this note my be useful to pass on to her at some point during the day. We are also doing some press guidance. Regards, Johnnie Madam Secretary, I know you are deeply concerned about reports of ongoing violence and attacks against women that have occurred in Guinea-Conakry. I want to let you know what actions the Africa Bureau is taking to address this crisis. I met with Guinean Foreign Minister Alexandre Cece Loua this morning at 9:00. I expressed our deep outrage at the brutal actions of Guinean security forces against protesters on September 28, which resulted in 157 deaths, hundreds more injured, and the widespread rape of women. I will separately provide you with a formal readout of the meeting. I have also sent one of my Deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, to Conakry, where he met yesterday with President Dadis Camara and expressed the same outrage. We are pressing the government to take immediate actions to stop the violence and to restore constitutional order. We have asked Dadis Camara to step aside and to seek exile in Morocco or another French-speaking country. We have also asked Guinea to invite in observers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to monitor the actions of the military and developments toward a democratic transition. In addition, we have indicated that we will seek an international investigation in order to arrest and punish the perpetrators of the violence. We have indicated that if the Government of Guinea does not act rapidly, we will pursue sanctions against government officials. In all of these actions, we are consulting with the French, whose views and actions closely mirror ours, as well as with several west African states, including Liberia and Senegal. Regards, Johnnie','Draft email to the Secretary on GuineaFYI Jake or Dan: Could one of you pass the following note from me to the Secretary on the Guinea-Conakry situation. We will be sending forward an info memo later this afternoon. But in view of the Secretary\'s interest, I thought this note my be useful to pass on to her at some point during the day. We are also doing some press guidance. Regards, Johnnie Madam Secretary, I know you are deeply concerned about reports of ongoing violence and attacks against women that have occurred in Guinea-Conakry. I want to let you know what actions the Africa Bureau is taking to address this crisis. I met with Guinean Foreign Minister Alexandre Cece Loua this morning at 9:00. I expressed our deep outrage at the brutal actions of Guinean security forces against protesters on September 28, which resulted in 157 deaths, hundreds more injured, and the widespread rape of women. I will separately provide you with a formal readout of the meeting. I have also sent one of my Deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, to Conakry, where he met yesterday with President Dadis Camara and expressed the same outrage. We are pressing the government to take immediate actions to stop the violence and to restore constitutional order. We have asked Dadis Camara to step aside and to seek exile in Morocco or another French-speaking country. We have also asked Guinea to invite in observers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to monitor the actions of the military and developments toward a democratic transition. In addition, we have indicated that we will seek an international investigation in order to arrest and punish the perpetrators of the violence. We have indicated that if the Government of Guinea does not act rapidly, we will pursue sanctions against government officials. In all of these actions, we are consulting with the French, whose views and actions closely mirror ours, as well as with several west African states, including Liberia and Senegal. Regards, Johnnie','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2707 - C05764298.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2707 - C05764298.txt','Rose....Thanks, Also, Sergei Kislyak told me last evening that the change in administrations here + the missile defense decision made it much easier for Russia to be helpful on Iran last week. Re connecting, I\'m off this evening to Rhodes, Athens, Paris, Oslo, & Istanbul, but I can be reached via my office as I bounce around. Cheers, S. Thx for passing on the feedback which I will share w her. Let\'s plan another catch up call. I\'m copying my assistant, Lauren, to try to schedule for us. briefed a group of wonks at Brookings tonite. Superbly impressive & persuasive. Low-key mastery & confidence. Congrats on having her on your team & leading these negs.','Rose....Thanks, Also, Sergei Kislyak told me last evening that the change in administrations here + the missile defense decision made it much easier for Russia to be helpful on Iran last week. Re connecting, I\'m off this evening to Rhodes, Athens, Paris, Oslo, & Istanbul, but I can be reached via my office as I bounce around. Cheers, S. Thx for passing on the feedback which I will share w her. Let\'s plan another catch up call. I\'m copying my assistant, Lauren, to try to schedule for us. briefed a group of wonks at Brookings tonite. Superbly impressive & persuasive. Low-key mastery & confidence. Congrats on having her on your team & leading these negs.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2708 - C05764300.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2708 - C05764300.txt','HaitiFyi Hi Cheryl, Just wanted to close the loop and let you know that President Clinton will address the Security Council next week (Wed, Sept 9) in his role as UN Special Envoy for Haiti. This has not been announced / is still close hold. Thanks for your support in moving this forward. We are excited about this session. Brooke ************************* Brooke D. Anderson Chief of Staff United States Mission to the United Nations (212) 415-4261','HaitiFyi Hi Cheryl, Just wanted to close the loop and let you know that President Clinton will address the Security Council next week (Wed, Sept 9) in his role as UN Special Envoy for Haiti. This has not been announced / is still close hold. Thanks for your support in moving this forward. We are excited about this session. Brooke ************************* Brooke D. Anderson Chief of Staff United States Mission to the United Nations (212) 415-4261','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2709 - C05764301.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2709 - C05764301.txt','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('271 - C05739879.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\271 - C05739879.txt','Talk with PMI called PM el-Keib this morning to get his take on what we were all hearing about TNC final decisions to dismiss the government, etc. I told him that after the British Ambassador and I had spoken to him and Jalil on Sunday, we had hoped that these public skirmishes would end and that the government could focus on security and the elections. The PM said that he had in fact met with Jalil on Monday and agreed to work together for the good of the nation. On Tuesday, the PM had met with several Council members and had brought along proposed changes in some of the ministerial portfolios. He sensed there was agreement from the Council members present and thought he had succeeded in quelling the public discontent. Unfortunately, he continued, more public threats, etc. were issued and by Wednesday evening he had had enough. That prompted his critical remarks in a press interview demanding that the TNC stop interfering in the government\'s business and let him and his government do the work they needed to do without all this negative background noise. He told me that we should not be concerned about last night\'s rumors and that he would continue to work to end these fratricidal disputes. For his own role, he said he would be just as happy to give up his post if matters came to that We will continue to try to reach out to other contacts today to see if in fact the Council does intend to act against the government. But while the PM is clearly frustrated, he also seemed to believe that the current strife will not result in any major shake-up, at least for the time being.','Talk with PMI called PM el-Keib this morning to get his take on what we were all hearing about TNC final decisions to dismiss the government, etc. I told him that after the British Ambassador and I had spoken to him and Jalil on Sunday, we had hoped that these public skirmishes would end and that the government could focus on security and the elections. The PM said that he had in fact met with Jalil on Monday and agreed to work together for the good of the nation. On Tuesday, the PM had met with several Council members and had brought along proposed changes in some of the ministerial portfolios. He sensed there was agreement from the Council members present and thought he had succeeded in quelling the public discontent. Unfortunately, he continued, more public threats, etc. were issued and by Wednesday evening he had had enough. That prompted his critical remarks in a press interview demanding that the TNC stop interfering in the government\'s business and let him and his government do the work they needed to do without all this negative background noise. He told me that we should not be concerned about last night\'s \"rumors\" and that he would continue to work to end these fratricidal disputes. For his own role, he said he would be just as happy to give up his post if matters came to that We will continue to try to reach out to other contacts today to see if in fact the Council does intend to act against the government. But while the PM is clearly frustrated, he also seemed to believe that the current strife will not result in any major shake-up, at least for the time being.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2710 - C05764302.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2710 - C05764302.txt','(WSJ)- German government awaits outcome of GM board of directors meetingBERLIN (Dow Jones)--The German government is awaiting the outcome of a meeting of General Motors Co.\'s board of directors later Friday that will discuss the sale of its German unit Adam Opel GmbH. The government will then assess what it believes will be a fundamental signal on which of the two remaining bids for the unit the company favors, economics ministry spokeswoman Beatrix Brodkorb said Friday. The meeting is due to take place in the afternoon, central European time, according to the government. Austrian-Canadian car parts maker Magna International Inc. (MGA), in a consortium with Russian savings banks OAO Sberbank (SBER.RS), and Belgian private equity firm RHJ International SA (RHJI.BT) have recently presented revised bids for Opel and its sister company, U.K.-based Vauxhall. Germany\'s Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is keen to rescue jobs at Opel ahead of the Sept. 27 general election, has lobbied hard for Magna to be win the bid, while GM in the past has preferred RHJ. Government spokesman Klaus Vater said Friday that there is currently some movement, and Brodkorb said the government has been in contact with the U.S. on Opel over the past 24 hours. Brodkorb stressed that Germany\'s offer to provide the entire EUR4.5 billion in state aid for Opel came after GM asked Germany to provide more details on aid for the Magna bid but made no request for more state aid details for RHJ. The offer to pay state subsidies entirely and upfront without other European countries that have Opel and Vauxhall plants is an offer to other countries to help get a fast decision, Brodkorb said. Other European countries with Opel plants include Spain, the U.K., Poland and Belgium. The U.K. government is reportedly irritated by Germany\'s offer to entirely shoulder state guarantees of up to EUR4.5 billion in the deal because a decision on state aid wouldn\'t be up to Germany alone since the Opel bids also involve Vauxhall and production sites in Spain and Poland. Opel has around 50,000 staff in Europe, of which around half are based in Germany. 12)','(WSJ)- German government awaits outcome of GM board of directors meetingBERLIN (Dow Jones)--The German government is awaiting the outcome of a meeting of General Motors Co.\'s board of directors later Friday that will discuss the sale of its German unit Adam Opel GmbH. The government will then assess what it believes will be a fundamental signal on which of the two remaining bids for the unit the company favors, economics ministry spokeswoman Beatrix Brodkorb said Friday. The meeting is due to take place in the afternoon, central European time, according to the government. Austrian-Canadian car parts maker Magna International Inc. (MGA), in a consortium with Russian savings banks OAO Sberbank (SBER.RS), and Belgian private equity firm RHJ International SA (RHJI.BT) have recently presented revised bids for Opel and its sister company, U.K.-based Vauxhall. Germany\'s Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is keen to rescue jobs at Opel ahead of the Sept. 27 general election, has lobbied hard for Magna to be win the bid, while GM in the past has preferred RHJ. Government spokesman Klaus Vater said Friday that there is currently \"some movement,\" and Brodkorb said the government has been in contact with the U.S. on Opel over the past 24 hours. Brodkorb stressed that Germany\'s offer to provide the entire EUR4.5 billion in state aid for Opel came after GM asked Germany to provide more details on aid for the Magna bid but made no request for more state aid details for RHJ. The offer to pay state subsidies entirely and upfront without other European countries that have Opel and Vauxhall plants \"is an offer to other countries to help get a fast decision,\" Brodkorb said. Other European countries with Opel plants include Spain, the U.K., Poland and Belgium. The U.K. government is reportedly irritated by Germany\'s offer to entirely shoulder state guarantees of up to EUR4.5 billion in the deal because a decision on state aid wouldn\'t be up to Germany alone since the Opel bids also involve Vauxhall and production sites in Spain and Poland. Opel has around 50,000 staff in Europe, of which around half are based in Germany. 12)','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2711 - C05764305.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2711 - C05764305.txt','UNGAI don\'t see why we couldn\'t -- Huma? Valmoro, Lona J B6 Could we do the Women FMs and Heads of State as a dinner instead of a lunch on 9/24? 134','UNGAI don\'t see why we couldn\'t -- Huma? Valmoro, Lona J B6 Could we do the Women FMs and Heads of State as a dinner instead of a lunch on 9/24? 134','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2712 - C05764306.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2712 - C05764306.txt','The global food security video is absolutely fantastic!Dear Cheryl, I don\'t know who the Goodspot Production company is, but they certainly hit the sweet spot on this one. So powerful, visually and the narration. I\'m sending it all over the place. The Secretary talked to Jim about the video (they ran into each other at National Airport, go figure). We\'re going to send the link to all the House Hunger Caucus members and encourage them to put it on their web sites. In the meantime, knowing how much leisure time you have on your hands, and using Matt Damon as the link between the two, check out this video clip from this week\'s episode of Entourage where Matt Damon talks about US domestic hunger ? hilarious, but tough ? (And, in my typical single-minded way, if you do a Spanish version of your global food security video, you might want to ask Juanes to do the narration ? I\'m pretty sure he\'d say yes.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJQZXnVrtpM Enjoy! Cindy','The global food security video is absolutely fantastic!Dear Cheryl, I don\'t know who the Goodspot Production company is, but they certainly hit the \"sweet spot\" on this one. So powerful, visually and the narration. I\'m sending it all over the place. The Secretary talked to Jim about the video (they ran into each other at National Airport, go figure). We\'re going to send the link to all the House Hunger Caucus members and encourage them to put it on their web sites. In the meantime, knowing how much leisure time you have on your hands, and using Matt Damon as the \"link\" between the two, check out this video clip from this week\'s episode of Entourage where Matt Damon talks about US domestic hunger ? hilarious, but tough ? (And, in my typical single-minded way, if you do a Spanish version of your global food security video, you might want to ask Juanes to do the narration ? I\'m pretty sure he\'d say yes.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJQZXnVrtpM Enjoy! Cindy','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2713 - C05764309.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2713 - C05764309.txt','Climate meetingIs this off? B6','Climate meetingIs this off? B6','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2715 - C05764318.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2715 - C05764318.txt','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away. Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told \"none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away.\" Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2716 - C05764319.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2716 - C05764319.txt','(Reuters) Germany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talksGermany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talks BERLIN (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who is bidding to oust Angela Merkel as chancellor of Germany in September\'s election, said he wanted a timetable for a military pull-out from Afghanistan. Steinmeier said once it became clear who would lead Afghanistan after the election there, talks should begin over how long foreign troops should stay. We need to agree with the new Afghan president...how long international troops should remain in Afghanistan, he said at the sidelines of an election event in Dortmund on Saturday. 1\'2G','(Reuters) Germany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talksGermany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talks BERLIN (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who is bidding to oust Angela Merkel as chancellor of Germany in September\'s election, said he wanted a timetable for a military pull-out from Afghanistan. Steinmeier said once it became clear who would lead Afghanistan after the election there, talks should begin over how long foreign troops should stay. \"We need to agree with the new Afghan president...how long international troops should remain in Afghanistan,\" he said at the sidelines of an election event in Dortmund on Saturday. 1\'2G','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2717 - C05764321.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2717 - C05764321.txt','UNGAWill check I know melanne moved forward after she discussed with you. Will see if people can change to dinner. Could we do the Women FMs and Heads of State as a dinner instead of a lunch on 9/24?','UNGAWill check I know melanne moved forward after she discussed with you. Will see if people can change to dinner. Could we do the Women FMs and Heads of State as a dinner instead of a lunch on 9/24?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2718 - C05764322.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2718 - C05764322.txt','9/1 Senior Staff and Deputies MeetingsFine with me -- I\'ll give him a call - he won\'t have an opinion on who should be his deputy though. Ok. Also, what about inviting Yohannes (MCC nominee) to come to observe MCC mtg next week, meet people and be briefed. He may develop his own opinion about who he wants as his deputy. Let\'s discuss.','9/1 Senior Staff and Deputies MeetingsFine with me -- I\'ll give him a call - he won\'t have an opinion on who should be his deputy though. Ok. Also, what about inviting Yohannes (MCC nominee) to come to observe MCC mtg next week, meet people and be briefed. He may develop his own opinion about who he wants as his deputy. Let\'s discuss.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2719 - C05764323.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2719 - C05764323.txt','Steinmeir confirmed for 4pm.1/7','Steinmeir confirmed for 4pm.1/7','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('272 - C05739880.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\272 - C05739880.txt','H: Ubyan elections Intel. SidCONFIDENTIAL July 3,2012 For: Hillary','H: Ubyan elections Intel. SidCONFIDENTIAL July 3,2012 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2720 - C05764324.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2720 - C05764324.txt','TonightJustin Cooper Not sure what agent is with them now. No one is picking up @ ops.','TonightJustin Cooper Not sure what agent is with them now. No one is picking up @ ops.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2721 - C05764327.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2721 - C05764327.txt','HaitiTrying to see if I can. cdm That\'s great. Will you be there? Fyi Hi Cheryl, Just wanted to close the loop and let you know that President Clinton will address the Security Council next week (Wed, Sept 9) in his role as UN Special Envoy for Haiti. This has not been announced / is still close hold. Thanks for your support in moving this forward. We are excited about this session. Brooke ************************* Brooke D. Anderson','HaitiTrying to see if I can. cdm That\'s great. Will you be there? Fyi Hi Cheryl, Just wanted to close the loop and let you know that President Clinton will address the Security Council next week (Wed, Sept 9) in his role as UN Special Envoy for Haiti. This has not been announced / is still close hold. Thanks for your support in moving this forward. We are excited about this session. Brooke ************************* Brooke D. Anderson','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2722 - C05764334.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2722 - C05764334.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 9/2/0910:00 am DEPART OTR Residence En route LaGuardia Airport [drive time: 2 hours, 40 minutes] 12:40 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 1:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2175 En route Washington National Airport 2:06 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 2:15 pm DEPART Washington National Airport En route State Department 2:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:30 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm MEETING w/AMBASSADOR BOB BRADTKE AND A/S PHIL GORDON 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm FAREWELL CALL w/CLINT WILLIAMSON (S/VVCI) 3:40 pm Secretary\'s Office *Official photo preceding. 3:45 pm MEETING w/LISSA MUSCATINE 4:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/NSC ADVISOR GENERAL JAMES JONES 5:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm MEETING w/ANNE MARIE SLAUGHTER 6:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm DEPART State Department En route Private Residence 6:40 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 30','Mini Schedule Wednesday 9/2/0910:00 am DEPART OTR Residence En route LaGuardia Airport [drive time: 2 hours, 40 minutes] 12:40 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 1:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2175 En route Washington National Airport 2:06 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 2:15 pm DEPART Washington National Airport En route State Department 2:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:30 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm MEETING w/AMBASSADOR BOB BRADTKE AND A/S PHIL GORDON 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm FAREWELL CALL w/CLINT WILLIAMSON (S/VVCI) 3:40 pm Secretary\'s Office *Official photo preceding. 3:45 pm MEETING w/LISSA MUSCATINE 4:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/NSC ADVISOR GENERAL JAMES JONES 5:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm MEETING w/ANNE MARIE SLAUGHTER 6:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm DEPART State Department En route Private Residence 6:40 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 30','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2723 - C05764338.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2723 - C05764338.txt','MaraJust spoke with her ? says things are pretty grim. Abbas is in very precarious shape because of a combination of Goldstone (and them handling it badly), the Hamas prisoner release, and Egypt ramming reconciliation with problematic terms. Israelis recognize in principle that he needs help, but they won\'t budge on anything.','MaraJust spoke with her ? says things are pretty grim. Abbas is in very precarious shape because of a combination of Goldstone (and them handling it badly), the Hamas prisoner release, and Egypt ramming reconciliation with problematic terms. Israelis recognize in principle that he needs help, but they won\'t budge on anything.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2724 - C05764339.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2724 - C05764339.txt','ScheduleWill do on shuttle. Jones\' office called me about an hour ago and said they are still looking for time on Thursday afternoon -- will follow up again shortly. I may need to stay until Friday to finish up some stuff. Can you book the shuttle for around 1-2pm? Also, what\'s status w Jones mtg? 33','ScheduleWill do on shuttle. Jones\' office called me about an hour ago and said they are still looking for time on Thursday afternoon -- will follow up again shortly. I may need to stay until Friday to finish up some stuff. Can you book the shuttle for around 1-2pm? Also, what\'s status w Jones mtg? 33','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2725 - C05764340.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2725 - C05764340.txt','connecting Sunday Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaTen is fine. Try first. . If no answer n extremis Just came from All well Thanks, Hillary. The notification was emphatically NOT a solicitation. Besides, you\'ve already contributed such a vast amount-to her life, and to the celebration of it. Strobe-- Congratulations I call you tomorrow morning around 10? If so, what # should I call? H Happy to chat any time. I\'m around all weekend. You might shoot me an email (which I\'ll get by BlackBerry even if I\'m not at my workbench) and let me know when you want to call, or want me to call you, or whatever. S. Could Strobe--This is wonderful news and such a fitting memorial to Booke.. Also. I would like to talk w you about your ideas of what I can/should be doing. Could I call in the next few days? What times are best for you? H Friends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Intl Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.org/eng/Issues-and-Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship.','connecting Sunday Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaTen is fine. Try first. . If no answer n extremis Just came from All well Thanks, Hillary. The notification was emphatically NOT a solicitation. Besides, you\'ve already contributed such a vast amount-to her life, and to the celebration of it. Strobe-- Congratulations I call you tomorrow morning around 10? If so, what # should I call? H Happy to chat any time. I\'m around all weekend. You might shoot me an email (which I\'ll get by BlackBerry even if I\'m not at my workbench) and let me know when you want to call, or want me to call you, or whatever. S. Could Strobe--This is wonderful news and such a fitting memorial to Booke.. Also. I would like to talk w you about your ideas of what I can/should be doing. Could I call in the next few days? What times are best for you? H Friends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Intl Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.org/eng/Issues-and-Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2726 - C05764342.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2726 - C05764342.txt','Schedule followupI haven\'t heard anything from Landrieu\'s office, will follow up. Will do on Kouchner. Mary Landrieu asked me to attend a dinner about foster care. Do you have any details? Also she mentioned an event at the White House about adoption and foster care. Have you heard anything about this? Can you call Landrieu\'s office to follow up? I told Kouchner I would call him on 8/31. Pls remind me. 144','Schedule followupI haven\'t heard anything from Landrieu\'s office, will follow up. Will do on Kouchner. Mary Landrieu asked me to attend a dinner about foster care. Do you have any details? Also she mentioned an event at the White House about adoption and foster care. Have you heard anything about this? Can you call Landrieu\'s office to follow up? I told Kouchner I would call him on 8/31. Pls remind me. 144','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2727 - C05764343.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2727 - C05764343.txt','ScheduleApparently, they filled the PC time immediately -- Jones lands at 1:00pm so will have an update shortly thereafter. How can he not have time since the PC dropped? Also, now that I\'m not leaving until Friday, I can do later on Thurs or Fri am. Will do on shuttle. Jones\' office called me about an hour ago and said they are still looking for time on Thursday afternoon -- will follow up again shortly. I may need to stay until Friday to finish up some stuff. Can you book the shuttle for around 1-2pm? Also, what\'s status w Jones mtg? 34','ScheduleApparently, they filled the PC time \"immediately\" -- Jones lands at 1:00pm so will have an update shortly thereafter. How can he not have time since the PC dropped? Also, now that I\'m not leaving until Friday, I can do later on Thurs or Fri am. Will do on shuttle. Jones\' office called me about an hour ago and said they are still looking for time on Thursday afternoon -- will follow up again shortly. I may need to stay until Friday to finish up some stuff. Can you book the shuttle for around 1-2pm? Also, what\'s status w Jones mtg? 34','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2728 - C05764345.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2728 - C05764345.txt','StrobeStrobe talbott says he\'s expecting a call from you 10am. He gave all his numbers to ops if u want to call thru them. 145','StrobeStrobe talbott says he\'s expecting a call from you 10am. He gave all his numbers to ops if u want to call thru them. 145','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2729 - C05764347.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2729 - C05764347.txt','update on general JonesMeeting now confirmed for Thursday at 4:30pm in your office. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State 202-647-9071 (direct) 35','update on general JonesMeeting now confirmed for Thursday at 4:30pm in your office. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State 202-647-9071 (direct) 35','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2730 - C05764352.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2730 - C05764352.txt','Are you still awake?Sure, just call I will call if you are. Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry','Are you still awake?Sure, just call I will call if you are. Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2731 - C05764353.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2731 - C05764353.txt','Kennedy centerI spoke to Ann and she sd that you always have the Trustee box to use in each House. She cannot hold a box for The Secretary of State use only not - bt can further discussions with KC on this She advises that we need to give advance notice - There are 4 seat in the Eisenhower that are complimentary and then 4 that would need to be purchased for nominal fee (seems like a really silly policy) The same for Opera and in the Symphony there are 12 all complimentary. I think if we begin to use the box on a regular basis we can work with them on the cost issues. This could be a lovely way to serve many special guests. Let me know if you want to begin a process of reviewing the KC calendar and start a list of recommendations to invite. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Kennedy centerI spoke to Ann and she sd that you always have the Trustee box to use in each House. She cannot hold a box for The Secretary of State use only not - bt can further discussions with KC on this She advises that we need to give advance notice - There are 4 seat in the Eisenhower that are complimentary and then 4 that would need to be purchased for nominal fee (seems like a really silly policy) The same for Opera and in the Symphony there are 12 all complimentary. I think if we begin to use the box on a regular basis we can work with them on the cost issues. This could be a lovely way to serve many special guests. Let me know if you want to begin a process of reviewing the KC calendar and start a list of recommendations to invite. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2732 - C05764354.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2732 - C05764354.txt','Scheduletickets shouldnt be a problem, just put request in. its about 45 min from chappaqua and starts at 8pm. I may need to stay until Friday to finish up some stuff. Can you book the shuttle for around 1-2pm? Also, what\'s status w Jones mtg?','Scheduletickets shouldnt be a problem, just put request in. its about 45 min from chappaqua and starts at 8pm. I may need to stay until Friday to finish up some stuff. Can you book the shuttle for around 1-2pm? Also, what\'s status w Jones mtg?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2733 - C05764355.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2733 - C05764355.txt','Kennedy centerAlso - Ann is sending the number of people you have to include for the KC Honors dinner at the State Dept. She confirmed they pay for the evening but was reluctant to commit to decorations - she will check. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T I spoke to Ann and she sd that you always have the Trustee box to use in each House. She cannot hold a box for The Secretary of State use only not - bt can further discussions with KC on this She advises that we need to give advance notice - There are 4 seat in the Eisenhower that are complimentary and then 4 that would need to be purchased for nominal fee (seems like a really silly policy) The same for Opera and in the Symphony there are 12 all complimentary. I think if we begin to use the box on a regular basis we can work with them on the cost issues. This could be a lovely way to serve many special guests. Let me know if you want to begin a process of reviewing the KC calendar and start a list of recommendations to invite. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Kennedy centerAlso - Ann is sending the number of people you have to include for the KC Honors dinner at the State Dept. She confirmed they pay for the evening but was reluctant to commit to decorations - she will check. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T I spoke to Ann and she sd that you always have the Trustee box to use in each House. She cannot hold a box for The Secretary of State use only not - bt can further discussions with KC on this She advises that we need to give advance notice - There are 4 seat in the Eisenhower that are complimentary and then 4 that would need to be purchased for nominal fee (seems like a really silly policy) The same for Opera and in the Symphony there are 12 all complimentary. I think if we begin to use the box on a regular basis we can work with them on the cost issues. This could be a lovely way to serve many special guests. Let me know if you want to begin a process of reviewing the KC calendar and start a list of recommendations to invite. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2734 - C05764358.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2734 - C05764358.txt','ZelayaFYI traffic from bottom up PJ cdm 38','ZelayaFYI traffic from bottom up PJ cdm 38','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2736 - C05764360.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2736 - C05764360.txt','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree. A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word coup by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a coup d\'etat as a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group. So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for \"the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree.\" A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word \"coup\" by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a \"coup d\'etat\" as \"a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics; especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group.\" So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2737 - C05764361.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2737 - C05764361.txt','FOLLOW ON. Fast reporting team to the secretary Corrected Copy. FULL TEXT RESPONSE sorry for blackberry fingers. ArmorGroup/POG IssueFYI Cheryl I think this gets what the Secretary needs right away Saving the blue ribbon panel to address your good question of I led the blackwater panel and am willing to lead again Would recommend taking someone retired from outside of State who has contracting oversight experience and some Hill credibility. --- would suggest Would also get one other outsider with some experience in overseeing contract security overseas (impt fact is overseas) Fourth member would be eric boswell Regards Pat Philippe I fully agree that we have to act fast and demonstrate that the Secretary will not accept either failure to follow the contract or improper conduct But a blue ribbon panel takes time to assemble, coordinate with other agencies and get a report out We must move faster 42','FOLLOW ON. Fast reporting team to the secretary Corrected Copy. FULL TEXT RESPONSE sorry for blackberry fingers. ArmorGroup/POG IssueFYI Cheryl I think this gets what the Secretary needs right away Saving the blue ribbon panel to address your good question of I led the blackwater panel and am willing to lead again Would recommend taking someone retired from outside of State who has contracting oversight experience and some Hill credibility. --- would suggest Would also get one other outsider with some experience in overseeing contract security overseas (impt fact is overseas) Fourth member would be eric boswell Regards Pat Philippe I fully agree that we have to act fast and demonstrate that the Secretary will not accept either failure to follow the contract or improper conduct But a blue ribbon panel takes time to assemble, coordinate with other agencies and get a report out We must move faster 42','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2739 - C05764363.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2739 - C05764363.txt','Resume and Other MattersCheryl, the organization. It is a loss for Daniel to be the CEO of As soon as we solve the deputy position, I am sure the rest will be easy. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Terrific - I will make it a point to see you one of those days so copying Joanne to find a time. Love the new cdm cdm Cheryl, Thank you for getting back to me. I have exchanged e mails with last week and will plan to see him next week when I am in DC. I plan to be in town all day the 27,28, and the 29th. I look forward to speak to Rich as well. I have had few resumes in the last few days as well. I will bring you current when we speak. Thanks again. I also have a new E mail address. It is dwyohannes Daniel Daniel: I hope you are doing well. I will be calling you to follow-up on the Deputy matter this week. Rich Verma also should be reaching out to you to offer whatever support you need from our leg folks to assist in your confirmation effort. Attached is the resume of I am going to sit with the Secretary and others to share our best wisdom on candidates for you. Look forward to catching up.','Resume and Other MattersCheryl, the organization. It is a loss for Daniel to be the CEO of As soon as we solve the deputy position, I am sure the rest will be easy. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Terrific - I will make it a point to see you one of those days so copying Joanne to find a time. Love the new cdm cdm Cheryl, Thank you for getting back to me. I have exchanged e mails with last week and will plan to see him next week when I am in DC. I plan to be in town all day the 27,28, and the 29th. I look forward to speak to Rich as well. I have had few resumes in the last few days as well. I will bring you current when we speak. Thanks again. I also have a new E mail address. It is dwyohannes Daniel Daniel: I hope you are doing well. I will be calling you to follow-up on the Deputy matter this week. Rich Verma also should be reaching out to you to offer whatever support you need from our leg folks to assist in your confirmation effort. Attached is the resume of I am going to sit with the Secretary and others to share our best wisdom on candidates for you. Look forward to catching up.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('274 - C05739883.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\274 - C05739883.txt','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government; however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya; if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2740 - C05764366.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2740 - C05764366.txt','Senator Mitchell/Henry KissingerHuma, Jake, Joe, S Specials -- 1.4(D) Two things that might be of interest to S: B1 1) I had a long secure call with Senator Mitchell this morning. He will be preparing a written report with recommendations to convey to her at the beginning of the week. But he\'s had a difficult series of meetings. I can brief her if she likes. 2) Henry Kissinger has asked to speak to me this morning. (Not me personally -- the NEA Assistant Secretary he doesn\'t know me from Adam.) Netanyahu is calling him at 10 a.m., so he asked to speak to me at 9 a.m. Kissinger does not know the subject of the Netanyahu call. I talked with Senator Mitchell about this, to see what might be useful for Kissinger to say to Netanyahu. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 10/09/2024','Senator Mitchell/Henry KissingerHuma, Jake, Joe, S Specials -- 1.4(D) Two things that might be of interest to S: B1 1) I had a long secure call with Senator Mitchell this morning. He will be preparing a written report with recommendations to convey to her at the beginning of the week. But he\'s had a difficult series of meetings. I can brief her if she likes. 2) Henry Kissinger has asked to speak to me this morning. (Not me personally -- the NEA Assistant Secretary; he doesn\'t know me from Adam.) Netanyahu is calling him at 10 a.m., so he asked to speak to me at 9 a.m. Kissinger does not know the subject of the Netanyahu call. I talked with Senator Mitchell about this, to see what might be useful for Kissinger to say to Netanyahu. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 10/09/2024','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2741 - C05764374.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2741 - C05764374.txt','South Korea\'s Lee meets North Korean delegation (AP)SEOUL, South Korea (AP) An official says South Korea\'s president is meeting a visiting high-level delegation from North Korea amid signs of warming ties on the divided peninsula. A presidential Blue House official says talks between President Lee Myung-bak and the delegation from Pyongyang are being held at the president\'s office Sunday morning. The North Korean delegation flew to Seoul on Friday to pay respects to former President Kim Dae-jung who died last week. Their visit provided a rare opportunity for dialogue between the two Koreas, whose relations have been largely frozen since Lee took office last year with a tougher line on the North. Speaking on condition of anonymity citing government policy the official says she could not provide further details.','South Korea\'s Lee meets North Korean delegation (AP)SEOUL, South Korea (AP) An official says South Korea\'s president is meeting a visiting high-level delegation from North Korea amid signs of warming ties on the divided peninsula. A presidential Blue House official says talks between President Lee Myung-bak and the delegation from Pyongyang are being held at the president\'s office Sunday morning. The North Korean delegation flew to Seoul on Friday to pay respects to former President Kim Dae-jung who died last week. Their visit provided a rare opportunity for dialogue between the two Koreas, whose relations have been largely frozen since Lee took office last year with a tougher line on the North. Speaking on condition of anonymity citing government policy the official says she could not provide further details.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2744 - C05764382.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2744 - C05764382.txt','QuestionSorry for the delay. Yes, I planned on being here all week. Will you be in DC this week? 1 c1','QuestionSorry for the delay. Yes, I planned on being here all week. Will you be in DC this week? 1 c1','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2747 - C05764395.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2747 - C05764395.txt','Honduras: Quiet Talksfyi To All: Arturo Corrales, a de facto supporter with whom we have maintained contact, told our USOAS chief today that he has been in touch directly with Zelaya regarding a possible deal involving political amnesty, acceptance of most of the San Jose Accord, and mutually agreed upon political reforms. This effort builds upon Corrales meetings last week with the pro-Zelaya Honduran permrep at the UN. Pressed upon whether this was serious or simply a de facto effort to buy time and avoid further U.S. pressure, Corrales insisted that there was a real chance for a deal as early as Thursday. Caveat: We have encouraged Corrales to keep at it and stay in touch with us, but we have heard about similar soundings in the past that later went awry, so a healthy dose of skepticism is in order. The Secretary can sound out Zelaya about this tomorrow as she urges him to get serious about reaching a deal. ck 44','Honduras: Quiet Talksfyi To All: Arturo Corrales, a de facto supporter with whom we have maintained contact, told our USOAS chief today that he has been in touch directly with Zelaya regarding a possible deal involving political amnesty, acceptance of \"most\" of the San Jose Accord, and mutually agreed upon political reforms. This effort builds upon Corrales meetings last week with the pro-Zelaya Honduran permrep at the UN. Pressed upon whether this was serious or simply a de facto effort to buy time and avoid further U.S. pressure, Corrales insisted that there was a real chance for a deal as early as Thursday. Caveat: We have encouraged Corrales to keep at it and stay in touch with us, but we have heard about similar soundings in the past that later went awry, so a healthy dose of skepticism is in order. The Secretary can sound out Zelaya about this tomorrow as she urges him to get serious about reaching a deal. ck 44','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2748 - C05764397.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2748 - C05764397.txt','Resume and Other Matters ResumeWho is FYI Cheryl, the organization. It is a loss for Daniel to be the CEO of As soon as we solve the deputy position, I am sure th\'e rest will be easy. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Terrific - I will make it a point to see you one of those days so copying Joanne to find a time. Love the new cdm cdm Cheryl, Thank you for getting back to me. I have exchanged e mails with last week and will plan to see him next week when I am in DC. I plan to be in town all day the 27,28, and the 29th. I look forward to speak to Rich as well. I have had few resumes in the last few days as well. I will bring you current when we speak. Thanks again. I also have a new E mail address. It is dwyohannes Daniel Daniel: I hope you are doing well. I will be calling you to follow-up on the Deputy matter this week. Rich Verma also should be reaching out to you to offer whatever support you need from our leg folks to assist in your confirmation effort. Joanne Laszczych Assistant to Counselor and Chief of Staff, Cheryl Mills Department of State 2201 C Street, N.W.','Resume and Other Matters ResumeWho is FYI Cheryl, the organization. It is a loss for Daniel to be the CEO of As soon as we solve the deputy position, I am sure th\'e rest will be easy. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Terrific - I will make it a point to see you one of those days so copying Joanne to find a time. Love the new cdm cdm Cheryl, Thank you for getting back to me. I have exchanged e mails with last week and will plan to see him next week when I am in DC. I plan to be in town all day the 27,28, and the 29th. I look forward to speak to Rich as well. I have had few resumes in the last few days as well. I will bring you current when we speak. Thanks again. I also have a new E mail address. It is dwyohannes Daniel Daniel: I hope you are doing well. I will be calling you to follow-up on the Deputy matter this week. Rich Verma also should be reaching out to you to offer whatever support you need from our leg folks to assist in your confirmation effort. Joanne Laszczych Assistant to Counselor and Chief of Staff, Cheryl Mills Department of State 2201 C Street, N.W.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2749 - C05764398.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2749 - C05764398.txt','YogaHrc is going to be in dc tomorrow. Taking the 2pm shuttle. Fri. 10am Sat. 11am Mon. 10am','YogaHrc is going to be in dc tomorrow. Taking the 2pm shuttle. Fri. 10am Sat. 11am Mon. 10am','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('275 - C05739884.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\275 - C05739884.txt','Libya intel from SJake - Thanks for this. Tracks with what we are hearing about elections and the weakness of the interim govt. Elections are going smoothly throughout most of Libya (Ajdabiya being the exception, where some ballots were sabotaged requiring voting in some centers to be postponed for a few hours). Factoring in time to tally votes and process appeals, the UN and the Libyan elections commission are anticipating announcing final results by late July. The expectation is that the TNC will remain in power until the new congress is seated. Sett McCain and I toured the new parliament this afternoon, where we encountered a TNC member, an engineer and a couple of UN experts reviewing progress on the interior decor of the main chamber. They are racing to get the chamber finished in time for the first session. The UN is offering technical assistance to the secretariat of the new congress, ranging from parliamentary procedure to legislative drafting. They\'re even helping to plot out the choreography of the first sessions. The atmosphere in Tripoli is very festive. The gov\'t declared today a holiday and people are driving around honking and waving flags and making peace sign gestures. We visited several polling stations where we found people patiently waiting in lines (gender segregated) lvlcCain was applauded and thanked for his support wherever we went. -- Chris Further info from friend of 5: SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel ialil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200 member General National Congress (6 NC) Jail) realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jaill expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed.','Libya intel from SJake - Thanks for this. Tracks with what we are hearing about elections and the weakness of the interim govt. Elections are going smoothly throughout most of Libya (Ajdabiya being the exception, where some ballots were sabotaged requiring voting in some centers to be postponed for a few hours). Factoring in time to tally votes and process appeals, the UN and the Libyan elections commission are anticipating announcing final results by late July. The expectation is that the TNC will remain in power until the new congress is seated. Sett McCain and I toured the new parliament this afternoon, where we encountered a TNC member, an engineer and a couple of UN experts reviewing progress on the interior decor of the main chamber. They are racing to get the chamber finished in time for the first session. The UN is offering technical assistance to the secretariat of the new congress, ranging from parliamentary procedure to legislative drafting. They\'re even helping to plot out the choreography of the first sessions. The atmosphere in Tripoli is very festive. The gov\'t declared today a holiday and people are driving around honking and waving flags and making peace sign gestures. We visited several polling stations where we found people patiently waiting in lines (gender segregated) lvlcCain was applauded and thanked for his support wherever we went. -- Chris Further info from friend of 5: SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel ialil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government; however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200 member General National Congress (6 NC) Jail) realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jaill expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2750 - C05764400.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2750 - C05764400.txt','Jo Lucke-mailing you her numbers in case you want to save them to your contacts. I also have them in mine, updated them in your rolodex, and sent these to Huma: Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton JilotyLC@state.gov 49','Jo Lucke-mailing you her numbers in case you want to save them to your contacts. I also have them in mine, updated them in your rolodex, and sent these to Huma: Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton JilotyLC@state.gov 49','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2751 - C05764404.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2751 - C05764404.txt','ScheduleAs it turns out, Susan Rice needs to stay up in NY tonight and has asked if she can speak with you on a secure phone line tomorrow at 9:30am. Can I go ahead and set that up? Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 53','ScheduleAs it turns out, Susan Rice needs to stay up in NY tonight and has asked if she can speak with you on a secure phone line tomorrow at 9:30am. Can I go ahead and set that up? Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 53','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2752 - C05764405.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2752 - C05764405.txt','Nujood UpdateGlamour has provided an excellent update and the good news is that Nujood is in private school and attending regularly. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerM5@state.gov Dear Melanne, We\'ve been in contact with Salam Alshehri, the project coordinator of the newly launched Entelak school program Glamour helped create for young girls through Sana\'a\'s Girls World Communication Center. She reports that they are in contact with Nujood who is in fact in third grade at a private school. While Nujood isn\'t in the demographic for the Entelak Project since she\'s still young enough for public (free) education, she is the role model for the targeted girls. And since Nujood is the spirit of the Project, Salam and her colleagues are thinking of ways to include her in the activities and trainings as much as possible. We\'ve also spoken to Delphine Minoui, the French reporter who first covered Nujood\'s case and has since co-written Nujood\'s autobiography. Delphine has taken on the funding of Nujood\'s private schooling and confirms that Nujood is in fact still attending school. CNN got it wrong apparently,, 54','Nujood UpdateGlamour has provided an excellent update and the good news is that Nujood is in private school and attending regularly. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerM5@state.gov Dear Melanne, We\'ve been in contact with Salam Alshehri, the project coordinator of the newly launched Entelak school program Glamour helped create for young girls through Sana\'a\'s Girls World Communication Center. She reports that they are in contact with Nujood who is in fact in third grade at a private school. While Nujood isn\'t in the demographic for the Entelak Project since she\'s still young enough for public (free) education, she is the role model for the targeted girls. And since Nujood is the spirit of the Project, Salam and her colleagues are thinking of ways to include her in the activities and trainings as much as possible. We\'ve also spoken to Delphine Minoui, the French reporter who first covered Nujood\'s case and has since co-written Nujood\'s autobiography. Delphine has taken on the funding of Nujood\'s private schooling and confirms that Nujood is in fact still attending school. CNN got it wrong apparently,\", 54','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2753 - C05764406.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2753 - C05764406.txt','ScheduleAlonzo says they are very full with the holiday weekend. He cannot guarantee first in either the 3pm or 4pm. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Ok. What about a later shuttle? As it turns out, Susan Rice needs to stay up in NY tonight and has asked if she can speak with you on a secure phone line tomorrow at 9:30am. Can I go ahead and set that up? Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 56','ScheduleAlonzo says they are very full with the holiday weekend. He cannot guarantee first in either the 3pm or 4pm. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Ok. What about a later shuttle? As it turns out, Susan Rice needs to stay up in NY tonight and has asked if she can speak with you on a secure phone line tomorrow at 9:30am. Can I go ahead and set that up? Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 56','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2754 - C05764407.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2754 - C05764407.txt','Nujood UpdateYes it is at variance, perhaps not surprising. However, post is also involved so we will be getting another assessment. That\'s good news but at variance w what the press reported. Glamour has provided an excellent update and the good news is that Nujood is in private school and attending regularly. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov <mailto:VerveerMS@state.gov>','Nujood UpdateYes it is at variance, perhaps not surprising. However, post is also involved so we will be getting another assessment. That\'s good news but at variance w what the press reported. Glamour has provided an excellent update and the good news is that Nujood is in private school and attending regularly. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov <mailto:VerveerMS@state.gov>','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2756 - C05764412.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2756 - C05764412.txt','President AriasFyi President Arias just called to ask about the Zelaya meeting. I gave him a readout and took him through the statement, including word for word the part on elections. Arias was very pleased. He even used the phrase beginning of the end of the de facto regime. He liked our idea of diplomatic outreach and I assured him that San Jose would be a top destination for us. He also strongly endorsed our plan to go to Brussels, Madrid and the Vatican. He himself has spoken frequently with the Spanish to get them to press for EU action similar to ours. Finally, Arias was very pleased that Hugo plans to call in the candidates to get them to go to Micheletti and say that an election outside the San Jose process is of dubious legitimacy. I told Arias that the Secretary is very strong in her commitment to the San Jose process and Arias asked that I give her his warm regards. ck 62','President AriasFyi President Arias just called to ask about the Zelaya meeting. I gave him a readout and took him through the statement, including word for word the part on elections. Arias was very pleased. He even used the phrase \"beginning of the end of the de facto regime.\" He liked our idea of diplomatic outreach and I assured him that San Jose would be a top destination for us. He also strongly endorsed our plan to go to Brussels, Madrid and the Vatican. He himself has spoken frequently with the Spanish to get them to press for EU action similar to ours. Finally, Arias was very pleased that Hugo plans to call in the candidates to get them to go to Micheletti and say that an election outside the San Jose process is of dubious legitimacy. I told Arias that the Secretary is very strong in her commitment to the San Jose process and Arias asked that I give her his warm regards. ck 62','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2757 - C05764413.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2757 - C05764413.txt','ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed suicide Update: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia - alleged illegal activitysuicide Importance: High FYI Importance: High FYI on several (shocking) updates on that Liberia Amcit case. Scroll all the way to the bottom for all the details. Colleagues, Charge Robinson, Embassy Monrovia, just called to report that Mr. Fosnight has committed suicide. He was found in his home at approximately 0500 EDT. The RSO is on the scene and Monrovia\'s consular section is aware of the situation and will work to repatriate the body. UNMIL is working to determine who from the UN will call Fosnight\'s next-of-kin. Post had no further details, but will continue to provide them to Ops. The Liberian Minister of Justice has asked UNMIL representatives and Charge Robinson to attend a meeting at 0730 EDT to discuss press responses. The Watch connected the PA/Press duty officer to Embassy Monrovia. ACTION REQUEST: Embassy Monrovia has requested press guidance from the Department as soon as possible, preferably before the 0730 EDT meeting. The Embassy prefers NOT to issue a joint statement with Liberian or UNMIL representatives. The Embassy is closed today, but the Charge will be available by telephone. Ops has informed the CA/OCS, AF, and PA/Press duty officers by telephone, and stands by ready to assist. Regards, Stephanie L. Hallett 156 One correction: Fosnight\'s passport was not / not seized. Fosnight says he can\'t find it (which is interesting, since he says he planned to fly to Sierra Leone this afternoon). And one update: So far, all the Liberian lawyers contacted have refused to take the case. - Brooks Robinson Here is today\'s update. Sunday has been eventful. - Fosnight was arrested about 40 minutes ago and is under house arrest. His U.S. passport has been seized. The Consular Officer is aware and has passed to him (via the RSO, who\'s on the scene) the names of three local lawyers. The RSO reported that Fosnight is also seeking to be in touch with a U.S. lawyer. The Consular Officer will send a report of arrest cable tomorrow, and stands ready to meet with Fosnight. - The GOL has formally asked UNMIL to assist in making sure that the house arrest is effective, in order to ensure that Fosnight\'s rights are protected and to minimize flight risk. - Getting to this point involved a harrowing six hours. This morning at approximately 11:00 am, the Liberia National Police, accompanied by UN Police and our RSO, went to Fosnight\'s apartment to carry out the arrest. Although Fosnight had been under LNP surveillance by five officers, he managed to leave the apartment at around 10:00 in his UN-marked vehicle. (The Director of Police will be investigating how that happened.) Airport, immigration, police, and UN authorities were alerted. - At approximately 3:00 pm, we learned that Fosnight was still in Monrovia and was in phone contact with UNMIL officials as well as LNP officers. Finally, he agreed to be met by the LNP at his apartment, where he was arrested. He was read his rights, and read the charges, which include statutory rape and exploitation of children, among other charges. Fosnight stated that he and his Sierra Leonean ex-wife (or ex-girlfriend) - the 157','ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed suicide Update: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia - alleged illegal activitysuicide Importance: High FYI Importance: High FYI on several (shocking) updates on that Liberia Amcit case. Scroll all the way to the bottom for all the details. Colleagues, Charge Robinson, Embassy Monrovia, just called to report that Mr. Fosnight has committed suicide. He was found in his home at approximately 0500 EDT. The RSO is on the scene and Monrovia\'s consular section is aware of the situation and will work to repatriate the body. UNMIL is working to determine who from the UN will call Fosnight\'s next-of-kin. Post had no further details, but will continue to provide them to Ops. The Liberian Minister of Justice has asked UNMIL representatives and Charge Robinson to attend a meeting at 0730 EDT to discuss press responses. The Watch connected the PA/Press duty officer to Embassy Monrovia. ACTION REQUEST: Embassy Monrovia has requested press guidance from the Department as soon as possible, preferably before the 0730 EDT meeting. The Embassy prefers NOT to issue a joint statement with Liberian or UNMIL representatives. The Embassy is closed today, but the Charge will be available by telephone. Ops has informed the CA/OCS, AF, and PA/Press duty officers by telephone, and stands by ready to assist. Regards, Stephanie L. Hallett 156 One correction: Fosnight\'s passport was not / not seized. Fosnight says he can\'t find it (which is interesting, since he says he planned to fly to Sierra Leone this afternoon). And one update: So far, all the Liberian lawyers contacted have refused to take the case. - Brooks Robinson Here is today\'s update. Sunday has been eventful. - Fosnight was arrested about 40 minutes ago and is under house arrest. His U.S. passport has been seized. The Consular Officer is aware and has passed to him (via the RSO, who\'s on the scene) the names of three local lawyers. The RSO reported that Fosnight is also seeking to be in touch with a U.S. lawyer. The Consular Officer will send a report of arrest cable tomorrow, and stands ready to meet with Fosnight. - The GOL has formally asked UNMIL to assist in making sure that the house arrest is effective, in order to ensure that Fosnight\'s rights are protected and to minimize flight risk. - Getting to this point involved a harrowing six hours. This morning at approximately 11:00 am, the Liberia National Police, accompanied by UN Police and our RSO, went to Fosnight\'s apartment to carry out the arrest. Although Fosnight had been under LNP surveillance by five officers, he managed to leave the apartment at around 10:00 in his UN-marked vehicle. (The Director of Police will be investigating how that happened.) Airport, immigration, police, and UN authorities were alerted. - At approximately 3:00 pm, we learned that Fosnight was still in Monrovia and was in phone contact with UNMIL officials as well as LNP officers. Finally, he agreed to be met by the LNP at his apartment, where he was arrested. He was read his rights, and read the charges, which include statutory rape and exploitation of children, among other charges. Fosnight stated that he and his Sierra Leonean ex-wife (or ex-girlfriend) - the 157','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2758 - C05764414.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2758 - C05764414.txt','Meet the PressFYI Mullen did better than Eikenberry -- Holbrooke\'s we know it when you see it test is not helping. Need to tell a more compelling story of what we hope to accomplish in terms of civilian effort a.k.a. nation building. The standard needs to be more modest than open ended and sustainable in a context where US military presence is not a long term requirement if afghan army and police can be built up. We have not thought about having any press on my trip, should we? Goal would be to show getting civilians in the right place at the right time and reliance on leveraging small number of us civilians to deploy large number of afghans. On the other hand not sure what we will find on the ground.','Meet the PressFYI Mullen did better than Eikenberry -- Holbrooke\'s we know it when you see it test is not helping. Need to tell a more compelling story of what we hope to accomplish in terms of civilian effort a.k.a. nation building. The standard needs to be more modest than open ended and sustainable in a context where US military presence is not a long term requirement if afghan army and police can be built up. We have not thought about having any press on my trip, should we? Goal would be to show getting civilians in the right place at the right time and reliance on leveraging small number of us civilians to deploy large number of afghans. On the other hand not sure what we will find on the ground.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2759 - C05764415.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2759 - C05764415.txt','For u and to pass on to HRCSee below for discussion. I think we are going to need to be very specific about limiting more of her activities in the building than she suggests b/c as is, she is in many matters here too that are very consuming. cdm I was delighted to see the Rothkopf piece yesterday, and not only b/c he mentioned me! It identified State as the source of big ideas under your leadership, ideas that adapt our foreign policy to a 21st c world and allow us to get things done. As I think about what I want to sink my teeth into over the next 18 months and how I can best serve you, I have concluded that I want to devote myself full time to the QDDR. -- driving the process and the outcomes as efficiently and effectvely as possible. I have run something like this before I know almost all the players my staff is well plugged into the building and I am committed to all the ideas that we want to see emerge. Instead of hiring a senior director, I propose that the AID designate and I start driving the process by working w/ Karen and the staff and reporting to/engaging the senior leadiership team on a weekly basis. As Cheryl and I discussed, I am well aware that taking on this role means cutting many other things that I do. The demands for policy planning talks have been proliferating because they serve the interests of the bureaus. I am less convinced that they are the best use of my time or that they allow me to best serve you. There are 2 sets -- one with 5 middle eastern countries that we have agreed to hold in Jordan this fall -- this is their second meeting -- and the second round of the russia-eu-us talks that I think it would be very detrimental to cancel. But I shd b able to make those each 3 day trips total. Other than that I wd cancel all my planned travel for the fall. I would also limit outside speaking engagements except to the extent such engagement served QDDR outreach purposes. QDDR meetings will also take priority on my calendar, alongside meetings w/ my staff on other projects we are pursuing. As it is shaping up, the QDDR combines thinking and doing in a way that fits what I think I can bring to the table perfectly and make this what you want it to be. I very much want to take on the role I describe, and hope you agree. AMS 159','For u and to pass on to HRCSee below for discussion. I think we are going to need to be very specific about limiting more of her activities in the building than she suggests b/c as is, she is in many matters here too that are very consuming. cdm I was delighted to see the Rothkopf piece yesterday, and not only b/c he mentioned me! It identified State as the source of big ideas under your leadership, ideas that adapt our foreign policy to a 21st c world and allow us to get things done. As I think about what I want to sink my teeth into over the next 18 months and how I can best serve you, I have concluded that I want to devote myself full time to the QDDR. -- driving the process and the outcomes as efficiently and effectvely as possible. I have run something like this before; I know almost all the players; my staff is well plugged into the building; and I am committed to all the ideas that we want to see emerge. Instead of hiring a senior director, I propose that the AID designate and I start driving the process by working w/ Karen and the staff and reporting to/engaging the senior leadiership team on a weekly basis. As Cheryl and I discussed, I am well aware that taking on this role means cutting many other things that I do. The demands for policy planning talks have been proliferating because they serve the interests of the bureaus. I am less convinced that they are the best use of my time or that they allow me to best serve you. There are 2 sets -- one with 5 middle eastern countries that we have agreed to hold in Jordan this fall -- this is their second meeting -- and the second round of the russia-eu-us talks that I think it would be very detrimental to cancel. But I shd b able to make those each 3 day trips total. Other than that I wd cancel all my planned travel for the fall. I would also limit outside speaking engagements except to the extent such engagement served QDDR outreach purposes. QDDR meetings will also take priority on my calendar, alongside meetings w/ my staff on other projects we are pursuing. As it is shaping up, the QDDR combines thinking and doing in a way that fits what I think I can bring to the table perfectly and make this what you want it to be. I very much want to take on the role I describe, and hope you agree. AMS 159','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('276 - C05739885.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\276 - C05739885.txt','H: Libyan elections Intel. SidB6','H: Libyan elections Intel. SidB6','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2761 - C05764423.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2761 - C05764423.txt','Fwd: rsum Fwd rsum - rsumA recommendation letter? This must be the young daughter. This is who is interested in attending Georgetown next year. She is clearly a good student. She is hoping for your support. Forwarded message From: Date: 2009/10/18 Subject: - rsum','Fwd: rsum Fwd rsum - rsumA recommendation letter? This must be the young daughter. This is who is interested in attending Georgetown next year. She is clearly a good student. She is hoping for your support. Forwarded message From: Date: 2009/10/18 Subject: - rsum','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2762 - C05764429.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2762 - C05764429.txt','just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflectsClinton Is?-over all it reflects your amazing strength ofPurpose...keep on Sis and love I think it was in your clips over the weekend but I will send it to your right now reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it Could you be sure I get this article? reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love Someone sent this article to me yesterday it was entitled: It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? She\'s not answering those crisis calls at the White House. But she\'s quietly revolutionizing American foreign policy. By David Rothkopf Sunday, August 23, 2009 reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love I can imagine how intense this week was as you and the entire Spence clan gave Big Roy the best ever sendoff. Does your title refer to the ad or something else? your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you received this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of the error via email to disclaimerinquiries@ideacity.com and please delete the email from your system, retaining no copies in any media. We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008','just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflectsClinton Is?-over all it reflects your amazing strength of\"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love I think it was in your clips over the weekend but I will send it to your right now reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it Could you be sure I get this article? reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love Someone sent this article to me yesterday it was entitled: \"It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? She\'s not answering those crisis calls at the White House. But she\'s quietly revolutionizing American foreign policy.\" By David Rothkopf Sunday, August 23, 2009 reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love I can imagine how intense this week was as you and the entire Spence clan gave Big Roy the best ever sendoff. Does your title refer to the ad or something else? your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you received this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of the error via email to disclaimerinquiries@ideacity.com and please delete the email from your system, retaining no copies in any media. We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2763 - C05764431.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2763 - C05764431.txt','just read atter a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflects just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflectsreflects your amazing strength of\'Purpose...keep on Sis and love My fax is broken, so I didn\'t get any clips. I hope to get it fixed today and hope to receive all that I missed. your amazing strength ofPurpose...keep on Sis and love I think it was in your clips over the weekend but I will send it to your right now Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love Could you be sure I get this article? reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love I can imagine how intense this week was as you and the entire Spence clan gave Big Roy the best ever sendoff. Does your title refer to the ad or something else? your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you received this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of the error via email to disclaimerinquiries@ideacity.com and please delete the email from your system, retaining no copies in any media. We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008','just read atter a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflects just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflectsreflects your amazing strength of\'Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love My fax is broken, so I didn\'t get any clips. I hope to get it fixed today and hope to receive all that I missed. your amazing strength of\"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love I think it was in your clips over the weekend but I will send it to your right now Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love Could you be sure I get this article? reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love I can imagine how intense this week was as you and the entire Spence clan gave Big Roy the best ever sendoff. Does your title refer to the ad or something else? your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you received this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of the error via email to disclaimerinquiries@ideacity.com and please delete the email from your system, retaining no copies in any media. We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2764 - C05764432.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2764 - C05764432.txt','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her defense of Hillary in her essay Obama\'s Other Wife was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the team of rivals cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her \"defense\" of Hillary in her essay \"Obama\'s Other Wife\" was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the \"team of rivals\" cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2765 - C05764433.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2765 - C05764433.txt','(Reuters) OBAMA SAYS SPOKE TO KARZAI, CONGRATULATED HIM ON DECISION TO HOLD RUN-OFFIgor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(Reuters) OBAMA SAYS SPOKE TO KARZAI, CONGRATULATED HIM ON DECISION TO HOLD RUN-OFFIgor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2767 - C05764435.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2767 - C05764435.txt','Belgium accepts GTMO detaineeFried called with the news, and the head\'s up that the Belgians have already made the information public. 71','Belgium accepts GTMO detaineeFried called with the news, and the head\'s up that the Belgians have already made the information public. 71','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2768 - C05764444.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2768 - C05764444.txt','HamptonsAlso, if we move the female heads of state lunch to a dinner, we lose almost all of the heads of state and several fms. Do u want to keep as a lunch? Or move to a dinner and make it women foreign ministers? Oscar says fax machine is down but he has clips for today and weekend he should have printed.','HamptonsAlso, if we move the female heads of state lunch to a dinner, we lose almost all of the heads of state and several fms. Do u want to keep as a lunch? Or move to a dinner and make it women foreign ministers? Oscar says fax machine is down but he has clips for today and weekend he should have printed.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2769 - C05764445.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2769 - C05764445.txt','AmorimBrazilian fm asking to talk to you this afternoon about honduras. He prefers later in afternoon. We are getting a call sheet for you.','AmorimBrazilian fm asking to talk to you this afternoon about honduras. He prefers later in afternoon. We are getting a call sheet for you.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('277 - C05739887.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\277 - C05739887.txt','H: Intel on new Libya president, SidAttachments: hrc memo libya new president 082312.docx CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Intel on new Libya president, SidAttachments: hrc memo libya new president 082312.docx CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2771 - C05764451.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2771 - C05764451.txt','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillCheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September ?to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. Here are some points to consider for such a possible call: ? Timely enactment of the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops appropriation is critical to national security. ? Operating under a Continuing Resolution for any extended period of time will negatively impact both State operations and foreign assistance programs. ? For example, the funds available to support State operations in Iraq are estimated to last only through the first quarter of FY 2010. In addition our urgent hiring plans will be stifled, pay equity authorities will lapse, and we will be without the necessary resources to implement our agenda on food security, climate change, and global health. ? I urge you to take up the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops bill as early as possible in September. Background A','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillCheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September ?to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. Here are some points to consider for such a possible call: ? Timely enactment of the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops appropriation is critical to national security. ? Operating under a Continuing Resolution for any extended period of time will negatively impact both State operations and foreign assistance programs. ? For example, the funds available to support State operations in Iraq are estimated to last only through the first quarter of FY 2010. In addition our urgent hiring plans will be stifled, pay equity authorities will lapse, and we will be without the necessary resources to implement our agenda on food security, climate change, and global health. ? I urge you to take up the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops bill as early as possible in September. Background A','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2772 - C05764452.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2772 - C05764452.txt','Micheletti Talking PointsS requested points that she could use to call Micheletti. The negotiations continued this afternoon and evening. It is evident that neither party wants to walk away from the table and bear the political cost of ending the national dialogue. It is also evident that the negotiators (especially the Micheletti team) are working to ensure their leaders cannot collapse the talks by continuing to explore options. In this environment, a call from S is worthwhile. The points to use in the call are:','Micheletti Talking PointsS requested points that she could use to call Micheletti. The negotiations continued this afternoon and evening. It is evident that neither party wants to walk away from the table and bear the political cost of ending the national dialogue. It is also evident that the negotiators (especially the Micheletti team) are working to ensure their leaders cannot collapse the talks by continuing to explore options. In this environment, a call from S is worthwhile. The points to use in the call are:','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2773 - C05764453.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2773 - C05764453.txt','New POGO story - forced resignation of whistleblowerFyi From POGO\'s website blog: A positive take on our actions thus far, as characterized by the remaining guards in Kabul. http://pogoblog.typeoad.combogo/2009/09/more-news-from-euards-on-the-ground-in-kabul.html More News From Guards on the Ground in Kabul A quick update from the ground in Kabul: we\'ve heard that guards at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan are very pleased with the State Department\'s actions so far, with one source saying guards feel as if they\'ve been liberated from prison. State Department investigators have been conducting thorough, respectful interviews and are not asking guards if they shared information with POGO. The right people are being fired and it looks like we\'re on the way to restoring an atmosphere of professionalism at the U.S. Embassy. The contractor who was forced out of his position, by the way, was asked to leave before the State Department arrived on the scene. More as it comes in. -- Bryan Rahija We are now in a battle with POGO for ownership of this issue. What the Embassy today did was quite effective - maintaining the initiative and outlining decisive actions taken. We need to continue this trend, forcing POGO to react to what we are doing rather than the other way around. The Embassy statement does include removal of supervisors. I wonder from a contracting and legal standpoint how to react if asked to POGO\'s suggestion that supervisors are not allowed to work for another contractor. While people have a right to work, I believe we get to review a contractor\'s management team and instruct them on who is acceptable or not, right? I don\'t necessarily buy into POGO\'s Nuremberg defense, that people are exonerated because they were forced to debase themselves. But I see the release below as good news, that we have established momentum on the issue. We should retain it even though it will become more challenging as Congress returns next week. 76 POGO released the following statement on their website today: Statement by Danielle Brian, Executive Director, Project On Government Oversight: POGO is pleased that the State Department has finally taken decisive steps to bring the Kabul security guard scandal under control. We remain very concerned, however, with certain elements of this action. POGO has no solid information of the identities of those reported to have been removed. We have been told people are being fired for simply being in the photographs. We do know a number of those were unwilling participants. We also want to hear that the supervisors who were responsible for this debacle are being held fully accountable and not simply allowed to resign and go to another contractor. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-filesialerts/contract-oversightico-gp-20090904.html Fyi POGO posted the attached on their website, claiming that the whistleblower who exposed the guard scandal was forced to resign. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-files/alerts/contract-oversight/co-gp-20090903.html One of the whistleblowers who helped expose the guard scandal at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul has just been forced to resign after his company?whose client is ArmorGroup, North America (AGNA)?came to believe that he had reached out to D.C. for assistance. The company told POGO that the whistleblower\'s resignation was voluntary. However, information obtained by the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) strongly suggests he was pressured into resigning to avoid being fired, an action often referred to as constructive dismissal. POGO is deeply concerned about the action allegedly taken against the whistleblower. He is being forced out at a time 77','New POGO story - forced resignation of whistleblowerFyi From POGO\'s website blog: A positive take on our actions thus far, as characterized by the remaining guards in Kabul. http://pogoblog.typeoad.combogo/2009/09/more-news-from-euards-on-the-ground-in-kabul.html More News From Guards on the Ground in Kabul A quick update from the ground in Kabul: we\'ve heard that guards at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan are very pleased with the State Department\'s actions so far, with one source saying guards feel as if they\'ve been \"liberated from prison.\" State Department investigators have been conducting thorough, respectful interviews and are not asking guards if they shared information with POGO. The right people are being fired and it looks like we\'re on the way to restoring an atmosphere of professionalism at the U.S. Embassy. The contractor who was forced out of his position, by the way, was asked to leave before the State Department arrived on the scene. More as it comes in. -- Bryan Rahija We are now in a battle with POGO for ownership of this issue. What the Embassy today did was quite effective - maintaining the initiative and outlining decisive actions taken. We need to continue this trend, forcing POGO to react to what we are doing rather than the other way around. The Embassy statement does include removal of supervisors. I wonder from a contracting and legal standpoint how to react if asked to POGO\'s suggestion that supervisors are not allowed to work for another contractor. While people have a right to work, I believe we get to review a contractor\'s management team and instruct them on who is acceptable or not, right? I don\'t necessarily buy into POGO\'s Nuremberg defense, that people are exonerated because they were forced to debase themselves. But I see the release below as good news, that we have established momentum on the issue. We should retain it even though it will become more challenging as Congress returns next week. 76 POGO released the following statement on their website today: Statement by Danielle Brian, Executive Director, Project On Government Oversight: \"POGO is pleased that the State Department has finally taken decisive steps to bring the Kabul security guard scandal under control. We remain very concerned, however, with certain elements of this action. POGO has no solid information of the identities of those reported to have been removed. We have been told people are being fired for simply being in the photographs. We do know a number of those were unwilling participants. We also want to hear that the supervisors who were responsible for this debacle are being held fully accountable and not simply allowed to resign and go to another contractor.\" http://www.pogo.ordpogo-filesialerts/contract-oversightico-gp-20090904.html Fyi POGO posted the attached on their website, claiming that the whistleblower who exposed the guard scandal was forced to resign. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-files/alerts/contract-oversight/co-gp-20090903.html One of the whistleblowers who helped expose the guard scandal at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul has just been forced to resign after his company?whose client is ArmorGroup, North America (AGNA)?came to believe that he had reached out to D.C. for assistance. The company told POGO that the whistleblower\'s resignation was voluntary. However, information obtained by the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) strongly suggests he was pressured into resigning to avoid being fired, an action often referred to as constructive dismissal. POGO is deeply concerned about the action allegedly taken against the whistleblower. He is being forced out at a time 77','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2775 - C05764458.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2775 - C05764458.txt','This amI have not been able to reach oscar this am. We are supposed to send the pdb at 11. Can u receive it?','This amI have not been able to reach oscar this am. We are supposed to send the pdb at 11. Can u receive it?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2776 - C05764461.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2776 - C05764461.txt','Jenny Harkin Fw:When do you want to talk? I am tied up btw 11-12:30 and after 8 today. Remind me to discuss with you how I want to play this out. Cdm','Jenny Harkin Fw:When do you want to talk? I am tied up btw 11-12:30 and after 8 today. Remind me to discuss with you how I want to play this out. Cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2777 - C05764462.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2777 - C05764462.txt','Call Request: Senator Harkin for SThe Line\'s Melissa Lan, currently working on S Staff, alerted us that Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) wishes to speak to the Secretary. We will be able to reach Senator Harkin through his staffer (Lindsey) at 202 224 7301. We have alerted Ms. Abedin, who was calling as this email was being drafted.','Call Request: Senator Harkin for SThe Line\'s Melissa Lan, currently working on S Staff, alerted us that Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) wishes to speak to the Secretary. We will be able to reach Senator Harkin through his staffer (Lindsey) at 202 224 7301. We have alerted Ms. Abedin, who was calling as this email was being drafted.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2779 - C05764464.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2779 - C05764464.txt','Call Request: Senator Harkin for S - CDM PREVIEW ON WHAT HE MAY BE CALLING Call Request: Senator Harkin for S CDM PREVIEW ON WHAT HE MAY BE CALLING ABOUT. Call Request: Senator Harkin for SABOUT. Hrc also has background from last week. But this looks like an update. Tom He and I are meeting about staffing this week when he is in town. The Line\'s Melissa Lan, currently working on S Staff, alerted us that Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) wishes to speak to the Secretary. We will be able to reach Senator Harkin through his staffer (Lindsey) at 202 224 7301. We have alerted Ms. Abedin, who was calling as this email was being drafted. 1441','Call Request: Senator Harkin for S - CDM PREVIEW ON WHAT HE MAY BE CALLING Call Request: Senator Harkin for S CDM PREVIEW ON WHAT HE MAY BE CALLING ABOUT. Call Request: Senator Harkin for SABOUT. Hrc also has background from last week. But this looks like an update. Tom He and I are meeting about staffing this week when he is in town. The Line\'s Melissa Lan, currently working on S Staff, alerted us that Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) wishes to speak to the Secretary. We will be able to reach Senator Harkin through his staffer (Lindsey) at 202 224 7301. We have alerted Ms. Abedin, who was calling as this email was being drafted. 1441','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('278 - C05739888.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\278 - C05739888.txt','H: Intel on new Libya president. SidAttachments: hrc memo libya new president 082312.docx Very interesting. CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Intel on new Libya president. SidAttachments: hrc memo libya new president 082312.docx Very interesting. CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2781 - C05764466.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2781 - C05764466.txt','Schedule and staffing (Rapp) Schedule and staffingPer our discussion Dear Cheryl, Thank you for the call on Thursday and for your understanding about my need to take care of certain responsibilities before I depart as SCSL Prosecutor. The Taylor testimony is going well from our point of view. He is opening himself to a devastating CX by telling unexpected and unnecessary lies about his activities in Liberia and the region. I have been using my access to senior Liberian, Sierra Leone, and UN officials to obtain new evidence with which to confront him. This is well in hand and I dont see a problem in leaving even if Taylor is still on the stand on September 7. The major reason to stay as Prosecutor until that date (aside from the requirement of a 30-day notice to the UNSG) is the oral argument on the appeal of our last case in Freetown (involving historic gender violence convictions) on September 2, 3, and 4. However, from my conversations with Clint, I am concerned that there are several issues that are coming to head at this time, and know that I will have to hit the ground very fast on September 8. Because my schedule is light in the coming week and because I have some leave days to use, I have therefore planned a quick trip to DC to be there from Wednesday noon through Saturday noon, August 26-29. I wont yet move into the office, but the staff will help me schedule some informal meetings on several issues. Additionally, this will give me a chance to look for a place to live. . I hope that we can talk when I am Washington this week.','Schedule and staffing (Rapp) Schedule and staffingPer our discussion Dear Cheryl, Thank you for the call on Thursday and for your understanding about my need to take care of certain responsibilities before I depart as SCSL Prosecutor. The Taylor testimony is going well from our point of view. He is opening himself to a devastating CX by telling unexpected and unnecessary lies about his activities in Liberia and the region. I have been using my access to senior Liberian, Sierra Leone, and UN officials to obtain new evidence with which to confront him. This is well in hand and I dont see a problem in leaving even if Taylor is still on the stand on September 7. The major reason to stay as Prosecutor until that date (aside from the requirement of a 30-day notice to the UNSG) is the oral argument on the appeal of our last case in Freetown (involving historic gender violence convictions) on September 2, 3, and 4. However, from my conversations with Clint, I am concerned that there are several issues that are coming to head at this time, and know that I will have to hit the ground very fast on September 8. Because my schedule is light in the coming week and because I have some leave days to use, I have therefore planned a quick trip to DC to be there from Wednesday noon through Saturday noon, August 26-29. I wont yet move into the office, but the staff will help me schedule some informal meetings on several issues. Additionally, this will give me a chance to look for a place to live. . I hope that we can talk when I am Washington this week.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2783 - C05764469.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2783 - C05764469.txt','one more thingdo that this week. Can he or you drop it off at my DC house? Forget to mention that Max\'s book, Republican Gomorrah, is coming out Sept 1. We gave Bill our copy on the Vineyard. Have you seen it? Carville has started readin gand is blown away. Where should Max send you a copy so you get it? Sid','one more thingdo that this week. Can he or you drop it off at my DC house? Forget to mention that Max\'s book, \"Republican Gomorrah,\" is coming out Sept 1. We gave Bill our copy on the Vineyard. Have you seen it? Carville has started readin gand is blown away. Where should Max send you a copy so you get it? Sid','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2784 - C05764474.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2784 - C05764474.txt','Terry MurrayI have a cell that has changed. Tracking down new one Do either of you have numbers for her? She\'s the President of the Mass State Senate and was a big supporter of mine during the primaries.','Terry MurrayI have a cell that has changed. Tracking down new one Do either of you have numbers for her? She\'s the President of the Mass State Senate and was a big supporter of mine during the primaries.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2785 - C05764475.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2785 - C05764475.txt','Qaddafi at UNGA - Congressman Rothman and Senator Lautenberg Objectionsfyi Jim, Cheryl and Bill: We have a Congressional issue that is moving a bit too slowly through the building that you should know about. Rep. Steve Rothman (D-NJ) and Senator Lautenberg have contacted us alarmed by the news that Qaddafi will come to UNGA and allegedly overnight at the residence of the Libyan PermRep in Englewood.. Rothman has called our office directly and threatened holy war and Fox news if the State Department allows this. A few minutes ago we also got a letter from Sen. Lautenberg to the Secretary expressing similar concerns. The anger is of course over the hero\'s welcome for Megrahi. An action memo for Jim to consider on how to deal with Qaddafi\'s visit is in the works, but I fear Rothman will head for the microphones before Jim gets the memo. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204','Qaddafi at UNGA - Congressman Rothman and Senator Lautenberg Objectionsfyi Jim, Cheryl and Bill: We have a Congressional issue that is moving a bit too slowly through the building that you should know about. Rep. Steve Rothman (D-NJ) and Senator Lautenberg have contacted us alarmed by the news that Qaddafi will come to UNGA and allegedly overnight at the residence of the Libyan PermRep in Englewood.. Rothman has called our office directly and threatened holy war and Fox news \"if the State Department allows this.\" A few minutes ago we also got a letter from Sen. Lautenberg to the Secretary expressing similar concerns. The anger is of course over the \"hero\'s welcome\" for Megrahi. An action memo for Jim to consider on how to deal with Qaddafi\'s visit is in the works, but I fear Rothman will head for the microphones before Jim gets the memo. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2786 - C05764476.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2786 - C05764476.txt','(Yonhap) Two Koreas to hold family reunion talks this weekSEOUL (Yonhap) -- South and North Korea will hold talks this week on reunions for families separated by the Korean War, Seoul officials said, the first such dialogue in nearly two years. North Korea accepted South Korea\'s proposal to hold the three-day talks starting Wednesday at the North\'s Mount Kumgang resort, Unification Ministry spokesman Chun Hae-sung said. Nisha Desai State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512 101','(Yonhap) Two Koreas to hold family reunion talks this weekSEOUL (Yonhap) -- South and North Korea will hold talks this week on reunions for families separated by the Korean War, Seoul officials said, the first such dialogue in nearly two years. North Korea accepted South Korea\'s proposal to hold the three-day talks starting Wednesday at the North\'s Mount Kumgang resort, Unification Ministry spokesman Chun Hae-sung said. Nisha Desai State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512 101','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2788 - C05764480.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2788 - C05764480.txt','Terry MurrayI have a cell that has changed. Tracking down new one Do either of you have numbers for her? She\'s the President of the Mass State Senate and was a big supporter of mine during the primaries.','Terry MurrayI have a cell that has changed. Tracking down new one Do either of you have numbers for her? She\'s the President of the Mass State Senate and was a big supporter of mine during the primaries.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2789 - C05764481.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2789 - C05764481.txt','Secretary\'s EmailDo you want him to have your email? The Secretary and Rahm are speaking, and she just asked him to email her?can you send me her address please? Thanks Amanda 87','Secretary\'s EmailDo you want him to have your email? The Secretary and Rahm are speaking, and she just asked him to email her?can you send me her address please? Thanks Amanda 87','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('279 - C05739889.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\279 - C05739889.txt','H: Intel on new Libya president. SidYes. Some warning signs. Very interesting. CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Intel on new Libya president. SidYes. Some warning signs. Very interesting. CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2790 - C05764484.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2790 - C05764484.txt','Secretary\'s EmailK - will give to him directly Yes Do you want him to have your email? The Secretary and Rahm are speaking, and she just asked him to email her ? can you send me her address please? Thanks Amanda 88','Secretary\'s EmailK - will give to him directly Yes Do you want him to have your email? The Secretary and Rahm are speaking, and she just asked him to email her ? can you send me her address please? Thanks Amanda 88','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2791 - C05764485.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2791 - C05764485.txt','Jo Luck Re: FW:Below is the vet--Please let me know if you want anything researched further. PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW 89 Pls put in body of email Hi Cheryl, Attached is vet (let me know if you want me to put summary in e-mail body). I will have by Tuesday as per Undersecretary Kennedy\'s request. Thanks, Shraddha vet done 92','Jo Luck Re: FW:Below is the vet--Please let me know if you want anything researched further. PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW 89 Pls put in body of email Hi Cheryl, Attached is vet (let me know if you want me to put summary in e-mail body). I will have by Tuesday as per Undersecretary Kennedy\'s request. Thanks, Shraddha vet done 92','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2793 - C05764488.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2793 - C05764488.txt','REVISED Call Sheet S UNSYG UNGACheryl, We spoke with 10, EEB, and Amb. Cousin after the meeting today and came up with the following revision to S\'s call points. We decided the best language would be for the Secretary to say that if UNSYG cannot co-host, that she would welcome the participation of his representative. The important point here is that we do not want the FAO head - Jacques Diouf ?to end-up co-hosting the UNGA event, and everyone agreed there was a danger Ban ki-Moon would suggest he do so. In the background at the bottom I included a point stressing that we do not want Diouf to co-host. Thanks, Marisa 1Q','REVISED Call Sheet S UNSYG UNGACheryl, We spoke with 10, EEB, and Amb. Cousin after the meeting today and came up with the following revision to S\'s call points. We decided the best language would be for the Secretary to say that if UNSYG cannot co-host, that she would welcome the participation of his representative. The important point here is that we do not want the FAO head - Jacques Diouf ?to end-up co-hosting the UNGA event, and everyone agreed there was a danger Ban ki-Moon would suggest he do so. In the background at the bottom I included a point stressing that we do not want Diouf to co-host. Thanks, Marisa 1Q','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2794 - C05764490.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2794 - C05764490.txt','Informal Note on S and CTBT Article XIV Conference Participation Article XIVJake, Per your request, see the attached informal note. Simon and I are happy to further discuss next week. The one item we not sure of is part of item 2, in particular at what level. We may be able to get some indication, but of course, it would also depend on us. If S were to speak, I think others might have their FMs speak as well. Hi guys, Can you provide, by COB today, an informal note that lays out in brief: 1. The purpose of this conference 2. Who you expect to participate (which countries and at what level) 3. What message S would deliver in her remarks and 4. Any other info you think would be helpful in making a decision I like this idea a lot, provided that there is broad FM participation and we have a useful message to deliver.','Informal Note on S and CTBT Article XIV Conference Participation Article XIVJake, Per your request, see the attached informal note. Simon and I are happy to further discuss next week. The one item we not sure of is part of item 2, in particular at what level. We may be able to get some indication, but of course, it would also depend on us. If S were to speak, I think others might have their FMs speak as well. Hi guys, Can you provide, by COB today, an informal note that lays out in brief: 1. The purpose of this conference 2. Who you expect to participate (which countries and at what level) 3. What message S would deliver in her remarks; and 4. Any other info you think would be helpful in making a decision I like this idea a lot, provided that there is broad FM participation and we have a useful message to deliver.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2796 - C05764492.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2796 - C05764492.txt','Non pro speechThis draft sounds didactic. That\'s ok in terms of substance--as far as I know--but it reads like an automatic weapon which may be inevitable since there\'s so much material to cover. I just want to be sure the facts are right.','Non pro speechThis draft sounds didactic. That\'s ok in terms of substance--as far as I know--but it reads like an automatic weapon which may be inevitable since there\'s so much material to cover. I just want to be sure the facts are right.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2797 - C05764493.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2797 - C05764493.txt','REVISED Call Sheet S UNSYG UNGAHave kidlets beside me so will call later Cdm What\'s wrong w. Diouf? I\'m up and about so call if you can. See 13/1- huma will print and provide call sheet Cheryl, We spoke with 10, EEB, and Amb. Cousin after the meeting today and came up with the following revision to S\'s call points. We decided the best language would be for the Secretary to say that if UNSYG cannot co-host, that she would welcome the participation of his representative. The important point here is that we do not want the FAO head - Jacques Diouf ? to end-up co-hosting the UNGA event, and everyone agreed there was a danger Ban ki-Moon would suggest he do so. In the background at the bottom I included a point stressing that we do not want Diouf to co-host. nA','REVISED Call Sheet S UNSYG UNGAHave kidlets beside me so will call later Cdm What\'s wrong w. Diouf? I\'m up and about so call if you can. See 13/1- huma will print and provide call sheet Cheryl, We spoke with 10, EEB, and Amb. Cousin after the meeting today and came up with the following revision to S\'s call points. We decided the best language would be for the Secretary to say that if UNSYG cannot co-host, that she would welcome the participation of his representative. The important point here is that we do not want the FAO head - Jacques Diouf ? to end-up co-hosting the UNGA event, and everyone agreed there was a danger Ban ki-Moon would suggest he do so. In the background at the bottom I included a point stressing that we do not want Diouf to co-host. nA','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2798 - C05764494.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2798 - C05764494.txt','guidance: Econ Club of DC as forum for HRC in Sept?Anything on your call with him you want me to followup on? Thanks strobe - I will touch base with you today so we can catch up Cheryl, regard the desire of the Economic Club of DC to invite HRC to speak (which we consulted on a week ago), they\'re now broadening the invite to be any time in the fall?which I\'d think might increase the chances of it suited her purposes. I\'m attaching a copy of the letter they\'ll send in via any channel you designate (scheduler, public affairs officer, or whatever). HRC did call this weekend and we covered a pretty wide range of substantive issues. I decided, however, not to bother her with this matter, which I hope was the right call on my part. Also, Jake put in a call to me last week. We didn\'t connect. I don\'t know if that\'s OBE as a result of HRC\'s call. In any event, I\'m around this week, though hanging out as much as ossible with Regards, Strobe This sounds interesting - can you give me a few days to determine whether it\'s even a possibility? Sept is imp month b/c of travel and unga but want to check. Let\'s also connect on unga - glad you connected with jack et al. Best Cdm Cheryl, I hope for your sake that you don\'t get this email for a while and that you\'re getting some genuine R&R. Anyway, David Rubenstein of the Carlyle Group is asking my advice on whether HRC would welcome an invitation to address the Economic Club of Washington in September. Obviously business-heavy. Audience: 400-500, screen questions for after talk and he can provide them in advance media coverage, etc. I told him I had no idea but would check. Depending on her outreach strategy for the fall, it could be a good audience, esp. if she wanted to talk about issues like China, the development, the role of the private sector, or energy/climate?i.e., the econ aspect/component of foreign policy. If I should be going elsewhere for this kind of steer, lemme know. Regards, Strobe PS: Kemal Dervi, Judith Rodin and I connected by phone with Jack Lew, Derek Chollet & others on State end re outside input into QDDR. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 1111','guidance: Econ Club of DC as forum for HRC in Sept?Anything on your call with him you want me to followup on? Thanks strobe - I will touch base with you today so we can catch up Cheryl, regard the desire of the Economic Club of DC to invite HRC to speak (which we consulted on a week ago), they\'re now broadening the invite to be any time in the fall?which I\'d think might increase the chances of it suited her purposes. I\'m attaching a copy of the letter they\'ll send in via any channel you designate (scheduler, public affairs officer, or whatever). HRC did call this weekend and we covered a pretty wide range of substantive issues. I decided, however, not to bother her with this matter, which I hope was the right call on my part. Also, Jake put in a call to me last week. We didn\'t connect. I don\'t know if that\'s OBE as a result of HRC\'s call. In any event, I\'m around this week, though hanging out as much as ossible with Regards, Strobe This sounds interesting - can you give me a few days to determine whether it\'s even a possibility? Sept is imp month b/c of travel and unga but want to check. Let\'s also connect on unga - glad you connected with jack et al. Best Cdm Cheryl, I hope for your sake that you don\'t get this email for a while and that you\'re getting some genuine R&R. Anyway, David Rubenstein of the Carlyle Group is asking my advice on whether HRC would welcome an invitation to address the Economic Club of Washington in September. Obviously business-heavy. Audience: 400-500, screen questions for after talk and he can provide them in advance; media coverage, etc. I told him I had no idea but would check. Depending on her outreach strategy for the fall, it could be a good audience, esp. if she wanted to talk about issues like China, the development, the role of the private sector, or energy/climate?i.e., the econ aspect/component of foreign policy. If I should be going elsewhere for this kind of steer, lemme know. Regards, Strobe PS: Kemal Dervi, Judith Rodin and I connected by phone with Jack Lew, Derek Chollet & others on State end re outside input into QDDR. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 1111','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('28 - C05739589.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\28 - C05739589.txt','Amb Stevens Amb StevenRemind me to discuss I just wanted to let all of you know that Secretary for her condolence call earlier today. I did tell her that the Secretary spoke with called back at 3:40pm today to thank the She was aware of that B6 FYI the Secretary has not yet spoken with I have the name and number on the call grid. NEA says he told Beth Jones , Importance: High 12, 2012 8:38 AM','Amb Stevens Amb StevenRemind me to discuss I just wanted to let all of you know that Secretary for her condolence call earlier today. I did tell her that the Secretary spoke with called back at 3:40pm today to thank the She was aware of that B6 FYI the Secretary has not yet spoken with I have the name and number on the call grid. NEA says he told Beth Jones , Importance: High 12, 2012 8:38 AM','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2800 - C05764499.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2800 - C05764499.txt','Mini Schedule 10/21/09 Wednesday8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BI-WEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am MEETING w/GEORGE MITCHELL 10:40 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 10:55 am ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 11:00 am SPEECH ON NON-PROLIFERATION HOSTED BY THE 12:15 pm U.S. INSTITUTE FOR PEACE East Room, Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 12:20 pm DEPART Renaissance Mayflower Hotel *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/SOUTH AFRICAN FM NKOANA-MASHABANE 1:30 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm DROP-BY LUNCHEON HOSTED BY A/S CAMPBELL 2:00 pm Webster Room, 8th Floor 2:15pm PHONE CALL w/ISRAELI FM AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 2:30pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm OFFICE TIME 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm MEETING NY/WILLIAM HAGUE, MEMBER OF BRITISH PARLIMENT 3:30 pm AND SHADOW FOREIGN SECRETARY Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR OES ASSISTANT SECRETARY 4:20 pm ICERRI-ANN JONES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 4:45 pm BUREAU BRIEFING ON COUNTER TERRORISM 5:45 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 10/21/09 Wednesday8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BI-WEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am MEETING w/GEORGE MITCHELL 10:40 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 10:55 am ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 11:00 am SPEECH ON NON-PROLIFERATION HOSTED BY THE 12:15 pm U.S. INSTITUTE FOR PEACE East Room, Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 12:20 pm DEPART Renaissance Mayflower Hotel *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/SOUTH AFRICAN FM NKOANA-MASHABANE 1:30 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm DROP-BY LUNCHEON HOSTED BY A/S CAMPBELL 2:00 pm Webster Room, 8th Floor 2:15pm PHONE CALL w/ISRAELI FM AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 2:30pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm OFFICE TIME 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm MEETING NY/WILLIAM HAGUE, MEMBER OF BRITISH PARLIMENT 3:30 pm AND SHADOW FOREIGN SECRETARY Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR OES ASSISTANT SECRETARY 4:20 pm ICERRI-ANN JONES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 4:45 pm BUREAU BRIEFING ON COUNTER TERRORISM 5:45 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2801 - C05764503.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2801 - C05764503.txt','Jim Wallis Interview Request...Pls respond to Burns. I\'d like to do next year if possible. Don\'t know where to send this... I\'ll share with you... I think its worthy of your consideration... It would need to happen, by phone, within the next 7 days as I understand it... Sojourners, as you know, has a great magazine... has been one of that orgs stalwarts since the beginning and during the most recent magazine awards programs it was the only faith-based magazine to receive top honors across the board, receiving the best of several categories... it\'s a good product... they have a nationwide subscribership of about 350,000... plus it has an online presence... Several times a year Jim will conduct an interview with someone he feels is making a significant impact on the nation and world... He has been deeply impacted by your personal focus on women and the impoverished and would like to interview you for feature in one of the Sojourner upcoming additions... it would be all about your work and focus on women and the impoverished... a totally positive, enlightening and feel good piece... He recently interviewed Bono for this feature slot... I hope you are interested... I think it would be very smart considering attitudes out there in the progressive faith community these days... Your witness on your work, with such a strong endorsement by Jim would be positive across the board...','Jim Wallis Interview Request...Pls respond to Burns. I\'d like to do next year if possible. Don\'t know where to send this... I\'ll share with you... I think its worthy of your consideration... It would need to happen, by phone, within the next 7 days as I understand it... Sojourners, as you know, has a great magazine... has been one of that orgs stalwarts since the beginning and during the most recent magazine awards programs it was the only faith-based magazine to receive top honors across the board, receiving the \"best of\" several categories... it\'s a good product... they have a nationwide subscribership of about 350,000... plus it has an online presence... Several times a year Jim will conduct an interview with someone he feels is making a significant impact on the nation and world... He has been deeply impacted by your personal focus on women and the impoverished and would like to interview you for feature in one of the Sojourner upcoming additions... it would be all about your work and focus on women and the impoverished... a totally positive, enlightening and feel good piece... He recently interviewed Bono for this feature slot... I hope you are interested... I think it would be very smart considering attitudes out there in the progressive faith community these days... Your witness on your work, with such a strong endorsement by Jim would be positive across the board...','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2804 - C05764510.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2804 - C05764510.txt','if S asks about Libyafyi I talked to the Libyan Foreign Minister, Musa Kusa, today. He clearly gets it. He said that Megrahi would NOT appear on the September 1 revolution day festivities (40th anniversary of the green revolution). And he said that he totally understood that Qadhafi should stay in New York and not set up a tent in New Jersey. At the same time, others from the MFA called in our Embassy in Tripoli and called in the UK ambassador. The Libyans are clearly looking for a way out of the self-inflicted mess. Let\'s hope that these wiser heads can prevail on Qadhafi. We\'ve double-tracked with the (very good and long-suffering) Libyan Ambassador here. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209','if S asks about Libyafyi I talked to the Libyan Foreign Minister, Musa Kusa, today. He clearly \"gets it.\" He said that Megrahi would NOT appear on the September 1 revolution day festivities (40th anniversary of the \"green revolution\"). And he said that he totally understood that Qadhafi should stay in New York and not set up a tent in New Jersey. At the same time, others from the MFA called in our Embassy in Tripoli and called in the UK ambassador. The Libyans are clearly looking for a way out of the self-inflicted mess. Let\'s hope that these wiser heads can prevail on Qadhafi. We\'ve double-tracked with the (very good and long-suffering) Libyan Ambassador here. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2806 - C05764515.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2806 - C05764515.txt','LiebermanJoe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.','LiebermanJoe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2807 - C05764517.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2807 - C05764517.txt','08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non- 08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services inImmigrant Visa Services in Honduras Attachments: 090825 Honduras NIV suspension Statement.doc FYI Honduras For Immediate Release and Posting This email was sent by mooreic2@state.gov U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release August 25, 2009 2009/853 STATEMENT BY IAN KELLY, SPOKESMAN Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services in Honduras The OAS Foreign Ministers mission is in Honduras seeking support for the San Jose Accord, which would restore the democratic and constitutional order and resolve the political crisis in Honduras. In support of this mission and as a consequence of the de facto regime\'s reluctance to sign the San Jose Accord, the U.S. Department of State is conducting a full review of our visa policy in Honduras. As part of that review, we are suspending non-emergency, non-immigrant visa services in the consular section of our embassy in Honduras, effective August 26. We firmly believe a negotiated solution is the appropriate way forward and the San Jose Accord is the best solution. ###','08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non- 08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services inImmigrant Visa Services in Honduras Attachments: 090825 Honduras NIV suspension Statement.doc FYI Honduras For Immediate Release and Posting This email was sent by mooreic2@state.gov U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release August 25, 2009 2009/853 STATEMENT BY IAN KELLY, SPOKESMAN Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services in Honduras The OAS Foreign Ministers mission is in Honduras seeking support for the San Jose Accord, which would restore the democratic and constitutional order and resolve the political crisis in Honduras. In support of this mission and as a consequence of the de facto regime\'s reluctance to sign the San Jose Accord, the U.S. Department of State is conducting a full review of our visa policy in Honduras. As part of that review, we are suspending non-emergency, non-immigrant visa services in the consular section of our embassy in Honduras, effective August 26. We firmly believe a negotiated solution is the appropriate way forward and the San Jose Accord is the best solution. ###','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2809 - C05764521.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2809 - C05764521.txt','Freedom of Expression - UN Human RightsFyi. Jake: I echo Esther\'s words. This resolution resulted from yeoman work and sterling inter-bureau collaboration. This is the best text we can get and it is a necessary step toward moving meaningfully on the Defamation issue Jake, I wanted to update you on two aspects of our work leading up to the September session at the UN Human Rights Council where the U.S. will be a full member for the first time: 1) freedom of expression (addressed in this email) and 2) human rights strategy at the UN (in a second email on high side). First, I\'d like to let you know about the successful next step in a strategy we are pursuing at the UN Human Rights Council to begin to change the dialogue on Freedom of Expression. We think we have developed a well-balanced text that we can move forward to adoption in the UN HRC\'s September session. This work contributes to our long-term effort to improve this UN body. Progress on this issue would help us later as we address the even more difficult issue of the defamation of religions about which the Secretary expressed interest in a Monday senior staff meeting. An 10-DRL-L-NEA group has been working together to implement the strategy that involves reaching agreement with the Egyptians on a text that we will roll out late next week with countries in the OIC (Organization of the Islamic Conference) and the WEOG (Western European and Other Group, our regional group at the UN). Experts in L, DRL, 10, and NEA agree that the text protects all USG red lines and offers us a workable compromise that can secure genuine cross-regional consensus when presented in the Human Rights Council in September, hopefully avoiding a divisive vote on this issue. US and Egyptian teams also agreed to the possibility of further cooperation in the UNGA to come to a soft landing on defamation of religions if Cairo and Washington first succeed in passing the FoE resolution by OIC/WEOG consensus.','Freedom of Expression - UN Human RightsFyi. Jake: I echo Esther\'s words. This resolution resulted from yeoman work and sterling inter-bureau collaboration. This is the best text we can get and it is a necessary step toward moving meaningfully on the Defamation issue Jake, I wanted to update you on two aspects of our work leading up to the September session at the UN Human Rights Council where the U.S. will be a full member for the first time: 1) freedom of expression (addressed in this email) and 2) human rights strategy at the UN (in a second email on high side). First, I\'d like to let you know about the successful next step in a strategy we are pursuing at the UN Human Rights Council to begin to change the dialogue on Freedom of Expression. We think we have developed a well-balanced text that we can move forward to adoption in the UN HRC\'s September session. This work contributes to our long-term effort to improve this UN body. Progress on this issue would help us later as we address the even more difficult issue of the \"defamation of religions\" about which the Secretary expressed interest in a Monday senior staff meeting. An 10-DRL-L-NEA group has been working together to implement the strategy that involves reaching agreement with the Egyptians on a text that we will roll out late next week with countries in the OIC (Organization of the Islamic Conference) and the WEOG (Western European and Other Group, our regional group at the UN). Experts in L, DRL, 10, and NEA agree that the text protects all USG red lines and offers us a workable compromise that can secure genuine cross-regional consensus when presented in the Human Rights Council in September, hopefully avoiding a divisive vote on this issue. US and Egyptian teams also agreed to the possibility of further cooperation in the UNGA to come to a soft landing on defamation of religions if Cairo and Washington first succeed in passing the FoE resolution by OIC/WEOG consensus.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('281 - C05739891.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\281 - C05739891.txt','H: Intel, Libyan President, Sid H: Intel, Libyan President. SidAttachments: hrc memo Libya President 082712.docx Pls print. CONFIDENTIAL August 27, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Intel, Libyan President, Sid H: Intel, Libyan President. SidAttachments: hrc memo Libya President 082712.docx Pls print. CONFIDENTIAL August 27, 2012 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2811 - C05764523.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2811 - C05764523.txt','ThaiThai 00000000000000','ThaiThai 00000000000000','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2812 - C05764524.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2812 - C05764524.txt','ThaiOops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000','ThaiOops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers; acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles; and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. 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LynnFyi Cheryl Lynn Pascoe is a retired career FS0 who is currently the Under Secretary General (USYG) of the United Nations for Political Affairs All the USGY\'s are appointed by the Secretary General. The US usually has one of the USYG\'s positions, though at the moment we have two, Pascoe and Greg Starr who is the USYG for Safety and Security USGY\'s serve term appointments usually five years but also at the pleasure of the Secretary General. Regards pat Ty)','Pascoe, B. LynnFyi Cheryl Lynn Pascoe is a retired career FS0 who is currently the Under Secretary General (USYG) of the United Nations for Political Affairs All the USGY\'s are appointed by the Secretary General. The US usually has one of the USYG\'s positions, though at the moment we have two, Pascoe and Greg Starr who is the USYG for Safety and Security USGY\'s serve term appointments usually five years but also at the pleasure of the Secretary General. Regards pat Ty)','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2815 - C05764528.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2815 - C05764528.txt','Fw:Fyi','Fw:Fyi','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2816 - C05764529.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2816 - C05764529.txt','Wheels-Up for OAS Mission in Honduras at 1858 EasternFyi Embassy Tegucigalpa notes that USG air support for the mission was greatly appreciated by the ministers and  made us look really good. Charge\'s detailed readout on members\' meetings is attached. Gregory Macris, Senior Watch Officer','Wheels-Up for OAS Mission in Honduras at 1858 EasternFyi Embassy Tegucigalpa notes that USG air support for the mission was greatly appreciated by the ministers and \" made us look really good.\" Charge\'s detailed readout on members\' meetings is attached. Gregory Macris, Senior Watch Officer','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2817 - C05764530.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2817 - C05764530.txt','Wheels-Up for OAS Mission in Honduras at 1858 EasternWill call as I drive in about 20 min Can you talk? I\'ll be home until 10:30 when I start driving to the Hamptons. Fyi Embassy Tegucigalpa notes that USG air support for the mission was greatly appreciated by the ministers and  made us look really good. Charge\'s detailed readout on members\' meetings is attached. Gregory Macris, Senior Watch Officer 11c','Wheels-Up for OAS Mission in Honduras at 1858 EasternWill call as I drive in about 20 min Can you talk? I\'ll be home until 10:30 when I start driving to the Hamptons. Fyi Embassy Tegucigalpa notes that USG air support for the mission was greatly appreciated by the ministers and \" made us look really good.\" Charge\'s detailed readout on members\' meetings is attached. Gregory Macris, Senior Watch Officer 11c','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2818 - C05764531.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2818 - C05764531.txt','Israel PM: progress made with U.S. on settlements (AP)LONDON (AP) Israel and the U.S. are making headway in defusing an unusually public disagreement over West Bank settlements, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said as he met a top American envoy in London on Wednesday. Netanyahu has said ahead of his meeting with U.S. Mideast envoy George Mitchell that he wants an agreement that allows Israel to proceed with some settlement construction while at the same time restarting peace talks with the Palestinians. In the past week, both Israel and the U.S. have been signaling that an agreement could be within reach. Speaking alongside Mitchell before the meeting, Netanyahu said he hoped peace negotiations would resume shortly. We are making headway. My government has taken steps in both words and deeds to move forward, he said. But in the days preceding Wednesday\'s meeting, the key encounter of the Israeli leader\'s four-day London trip, he also made clear he sees the spotlight on settlements as unfair and insisted the Mideast conflict is rooted in a deep Arab enmity toward Israel that predates them. 177','Israel PM: progress made with U.S. on settlements (AP)LONDON (AP) Israel and the U.S. are making headway in defusing an unusually public disagreement over West Bank settlements, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said as he met a top American envoy in London on Wednesday. Netanyahu has said ahead of his meeting with U.S. Mideast envoy George Mitchell that he wants an agreement that allows Israel to proceed with some settlement construction while at the same time restarting peace talks with the Palestinians. In the past week, both Israel and the U.S. have been signaling that an agreement could be within reach. Speaking alongside Mitchell before the meeting, Netanyahu said he hoped peace negotiations would resume \"shortly.\" \"We are making headway. My government has taken steps in both words and deeds to move forward,\" he said. But in the days preceding Wednesday\'s meeting, the key encounter of the Israeli leader\'s four-day London trip, he also made clear he sees the spotlight on settlements as unfair and insisted the Mideast conflict is rooted in a deep Arab enmity toward Israel that predates them. 177','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2819 - C05764534.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2819 - C05764534.txt','Urgent Letter for the Secretary\'s ClearanceAttachments: (U) UNASUR Letter.doc HRC ? They are looking for your sign off on this as early this am ? the final will have any edits recommended by Jim. Take a look (my only thought is it sounds defensive which I know is our posture but many of these points could be stated affirmatively ? the content is fine). cdm Cheryl, As discussed, please see the attached draft cable for the Secretary\'s approval. The draft letter text is pasted below. WHA would like the Secretary to send a letter to all the UNASUR (Union of South American Nations) foreign ministers regarding support for the U.S.-Colombia Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA). UNASUR is having its summit meeting on August 28 and WHA would like the letter sent as soon as possible so that it can be read and processed before the summit. Please note that Steinberg himself has NOT signed off on this letter (his staff has), but we are expecting to hear from him this morning. Please tell me if you think this should be held till he weighs in. BEGIN DRAFT TEXT: Dear Mr./Madam Minister:','Urgent Letter for the Secretary\'s ClearanceAttachments: (U) UNASUR Letter.doc HRC ? They are looking for your sign off on this as early this am ? the final will have any edits recommended by Jim. Take a look (my only thought is it sounds defensive which I know is our posture but many of these points could be stated affirmatively ? the content is fine). cdm Cheryl, As discussed, please see the attached draft cable for the Secretary\'s approval. The draft letter text is pasted below. WHA would like the Secretary to send a letter to all the UNASUR (Union of South American Nations) foreign ministers regarding support for the U.S.-Colombia Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA). UNASUR is having its summit meeting on August 28 and WHA would like the letter sent as soon as possible so that it can be read and processed before the summit. Please note that Steinberg himself has NOT signed off on this letter (his staff has), but we are expecting to hear from him this morning. Please tell me if you think this should be held till he weighs in. BEGIN DRAFT TEXT: Dear Mr./Madam Minister:','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('282 - C05739892.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\282 - C05739892.txt','H: Intel, Libyan President. SidAttachments: hrc memo Libya President 082712.docx If true, this is encouraging. Should consider passing to Israelis. CONFIDENTIAL August 27, 2012 For: Hilary','H: Intel, Libyan President. SidAttachments: hrc memo Libya President 082712.docx If true, this is encouraging. Should consider passing to Israelis. CONFIDENTIAL August 27, 2012 For: Hilary','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2821 - C05764536.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2821 - C05764536.txt','Urgent Letter for the Secretary\'s ClearanceGot it - will get a new draft I think HRC ? They are looking for your sign off on this as early this am ? the final will have any edits recommended by Jim. Take a look (my only thought is it sounds defensive which I know is our posture but many of these points could be stated affirmatively ? the content is fine). cdm','Urgent Letter for the Secretary\'s ClearanceGot it - will get a new draft I think HRC ? They are looking for your sign off on this as early this am ? the final will have any edits recommended by Jim. Take a look (my only thought is it sounds defensive which I know is our posture but many of these points could be stated affirmatively ? the content is fine). cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2822 - C05764537.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2822 - C05764537.txt','Les GelbYes, we\'re trying to find a date that works for Les, but he is a little, shall we say picky. H, I spent yesterday with Les Gelb on Nantucket. He had lots to say which might be of interest, but I thought the most important thing to tell you is to make sure you are aware of the Parade magazine piece he wants to do about you. He would like to do a day in your life, when you meet with members of Congress and international figures. He wants to show the impact you are having domestically and internationally. He said he would give you a veto over content and looked me in the eye and said, she will like it. Maybe you know this, but did not want it to fall between the cracks. Enjoy your vacation and love to all of you. Xoxo L','Les GelbYes, we\'re trying to find a date that works for Les, but he is a little, shall we say picky. H, I spent yesterday with Les Gelb on Nantucket. He had lots to say which might be of interest, but I thought the most important thing to tell you is to make sure you are aware of the Parade magazine piece he wants to do about you. He would like to do a day in your life, when you meet with members of Congress and international figures. He wants to show the impact you are having domestically and internationally. He said he would give you a veto over content and looked me in the eye and said, \"she will like it\". Maybe you know this, but did not want it to fall between the cracks. Enjoy your vacation and love to all of you. Xoxo L','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2823 - C05764538.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2823 - C05764538.txt','Les GelbWe\'ve been trying for months, he\'s a little high maintenance, and has a habit as you\'re seeing of complaining to anyone who will listen. But we\'ll get there. This is my mission for today. Yes, we\'re trying to find a date that works for Les, but he is a little, shall we say picky. H,','Les GelbWe\'ve been trying for months, he\'s a little high maintenance, and has a habit as you\'re seeing of complaining to anyone who will listen. But we\'ll get there. This is my mission for today. Yes, we\'re trying to find a date that works for Les, but he is a little, shall we say picky. H,','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2825 - C05764540.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2825 - C05764540.txt','Flag at half mastFYI Hi Pat. Cheryl would like the flag here at State to be flown at half mast in honor of Ted Kennedy. Thanks. Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633','Flag at half mastFYI Hi Pat. Cheryl would like the flag here at State to be flown at half mast in honor of Ted Kennedy. Thanks. Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2826 - C05764541.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2826 - C05764541.txt','This amHolbrooke asking to talk to as soon as possible. Also can u do secure mitchell call at 10:30?','This amHolbrooke asking to talk to as soon as possible. Also can u do secure mitchell call at 10:30?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2827 - C05764543.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2827 - C05764543.txt','This amThey will call the secure ste on 3rd floor at 10:30. Yes, I can do at 10:30. Holbrooke asking to talk to as soon as possible. Also can u do secure mitchell call at 10:30? letfl','This amThey will call the secure ste on 3rd floor at 10:30. Yes, I can do at 10:30. Holbrooke asking to talk to as soon as possible. Also can u do secure mitchell call at 10:30? letfl','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2828 - C05764544.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2828 - C05764544.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2830 - C05764546.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2830 - C05764546.txt','This amNone. They are saying to be announced. Any word on Kennedy funeral? They will call the secure ste on 3rd floor at 10:30. Yes, I can do at 10:30. Holbrooke asking to talk to as soon as possible. Also can u do secure mitchell call at 10:30?','This amNone. They are saying to be announced. Any word on Kennedy funeral? They will call the secure ste on 3rd floor at 10:30. Yes, I can do at 10:30. Holbrooke asking to talk to as soon as possible. Also can u do secure mitchell call at 10:30?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2831 - C05764547.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2831 - C05764547.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2833 - C05764549.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2833 - C05764549.txt','Re:Ok. I am going to leave so calls will have to be on my berry. Someone should email and I will then call in.','Re:Ok. I am going to leave so calls will have to be on my berry. Someone should email and I will then call in.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2836 - C05764553.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2836 - C05764553.txt','UNGA food EventHuma Abedin B6 Wednesday, August 26, 2009 2:59 PM H \'ValmoroLl@state.gov\' Re: UNGA food Event Huma Abedin \'ValmoroU@state.gov\' <ValmoroU@state.gov> B6 B6 Ban really wants to do this w me but he cannot do it at 3:30 on the 24th because he has to go to P\'burgh. He asked that we work w Bob Orr on his staff to find another time if possible. We should try to do that asap. He doesn\'t leave NY until afternoon of 24th so possible to do in morning. He returns late afternoon on 25th. What can we work out? If all else fails, work w Orr to get the right representative.','UNGA food EventHuma Abedin B6 Wednesday, August 26, 2009 2:59 PM H; \'ValmoroLl@state.gov\' Re: UNGA food Event Huma Abedin; \'ValmoroU@state.gov\' <ValmoroU@state.gov> B6 B6 Ban really wants to do this w me but he cannot do it at 3:30 on the 24th because he has to go to P\'burgh. He asked that we work w Bob Orr on his staff to find another time if possible. We should try to do that asap. He doesn\'t leave NY until afternoon of 24th so possible to do in morning. He returns late afternoon on 25th. What can we work out? If all else fails, work w Orr to get the right representative.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2837 - C05764554.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2837 - C05764554.txt','Hello--quick questionI\'ll follow up Might make most sense for WJC to issue a quote that talks about you too, like the Howard one Madarhe secretary (that\'s still fun to say): I hope you\'re doing well and at least getting a little down time this summer. I have some news for you and a quick question to ask. In a couple weeks I will be leaving steve\'s company to take a job in mayor villaraigosa\'s administration. Specifically I\'ll be the chief deputy mayor and one of the top two staffers in the city. He\'s looking to reinvigorate and refocus his mayoralty and I\'m excited to help him do that and I\'m really excited about the opportunity to help govern from an executive position. I also have a strong affinity for him in no small part because of how loyal he was to you during the primary. That\'s the news -- the question is that I\'ve just learned they\'ll be announcing this tomorrow and I wanted to see if perhaps you\'d be willing to give a quote for the release. And I do know you have a world to continue putting back together so if this isn\'t possible for any reason I completely understand. All the best, Jay','Hello--quick questionI\'ll follow up Might make most sense for WJC to issue a quote that talks about you too, like the Howard one Madarhe secretary (that\'s still fun to say): I hope you\'re doing well and at least getting a little down time this summer. I have some news for you and a quick question to ask. In a couple weeks I will be leaving steve\'s company to take a job in mayor villaraigosa\'s administration. Specifically I\'ll be the chief deputy mayor and one of the top two staffers in the city. He\'s looking to reinvigorate and refocus his mayoralty and I\'m excited to help him do that and I\'m really excited about the opportunity to help govern from an executive position. I also have a strong affinity for him in no small part because of how loyal he was to you during the primary. That\'s the news -- the question is that I\'ve just learned they\'ll be announcing this tomorrow and I wanted to see if perhaps you\'d be willing to give a quote for the release. And I do know you have a world to continue putting back together so if this isn\'t possible for any reason I completely understand. All the best, Jay','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('284 - C05739895.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\284 - C05739895.txt','Charge NolanWould like to speak with you secure. We are waiting to hear back on his availability.','Charge NolanWould like to speak with you secure. We are waiting to hear back on his availability.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2841 - C05764558.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2841 - C05764558.txt','Re:Yes I just left, so if I get there by then, I will. Do you think that can work?','Re:Yes I just left, so if I get there by then, I will. Do you think that can work?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2843 - C05764560.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2843 - C05764560.txt','PakistanFyi Cheryl: Had a good meeting with Holbrooke and team today. He was very nice and wanted me to let the Secretary know he was cooperating well with me. (thanks for that!) We are focused on the S trip and equally focused on a credible plan that can be explained on the Hill and will be sustainable. I am on board to lead an energy policy dialogue in Pakistan on 10-20/21 but we will have a package ready for S much sooner of course. Best, David David L. Goldwyn Coordinator for International Energy Affairs S/CIEA Room 4880, U.S. Department of State 2201 C St., NW Washington, DC 20520 Phone: (202) 647-8543 Fax: (202) 647-7453','PakistanFyi Cheryl: Had a good meeting with Holbrooke and team today. He was very nice and wanted me to let the Secretary know he was cooperating well with me. (thanks for that!) We are focused on the S trip and equally focused on a credible plan that can be explained on the Hill and will be sustainable. I am on board to lead an energy policy dialogue in Pakistan on 10-20/21 but we will have a package ready for S much sooner of course. Best, David David L. Goldwyn Coordinator for International Energy Affairs S/CIEA Room 4880, U.S. Department of State 2201 C St., NW Washington, DC 20520 Phone: (202) 647-8543 Fax: (202) 647-7453','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2845 - C05764562.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2845 - C05764562.txt','From Lyn Lusi in GomaWe are working with Lyn to try to better determine the specific needs at Heal Africa. The Norwegian development staff is on vacation but we should connect shortly. I\'m going to try to steer their assistance to Heal Africa if I can. Otherwise, we\'ve had marathon meetings with all the key players to follow up on your trip to DRC. There is so much that needs to be done and Congress is already asking for reports. Dear Melanne, It is very kind of you to write to me. Eve had already told me from you that there is more interpretation than fact in the new hospital story, and I really apologise for the embarrassment that our reaction and the echoes from our friends will have caused you and Secretary Mrs Clinton. The fact that you came, and gave priority to the catastrophic epidemic of rape in our country gives a clear and loud signal that the most powerful nation in the world has put Congo\'s women at the top of their agenda. Thank you for your questions about the best way forward for training in dealing with fistula. Our approach is in some ways different from Panzi, because we are so limited by our facilities: we have to do our surgical work by \'campaigns\' ? this month, a vvf campaign next month, a cleft lip and palate campaign then a club foot and post polio campaign. This lack of space, with our commitment to training 12 Congolese doctors in six specialist areas of medicine, limits us considerably, and makes our medical teams compete with each other for OR time and beds. To deal with the cases waiting in rural areas, we regularly send our surgical specialists on outreach: in July, they operated in Kasongo (South Maniema), in August at home in Goma, in September in Adi, in October in South Maniema and November back in Adi, December, here in Goma. Outreach is very unsatisfactory to surgeons: they like to be able to follow through to complete recovery, and we like to accompany women with training and literacy and psychosocial support. Although this provides teaching time to local doctors, there must be a better way to provide continuing medical education to the rural medical staff of Congo.','From Lyn Lusi in GomaWe are working with Lyn to try to better determine the specific needs at Heal Africa. The Norwegian development staff is on vacation but we should connect shortly. I\'m going to try to steer their assistance to Heal Africa if I can. Otherwise, we\'ve had marathon meetings with all the key players to follow up on your trip to DRC. There is so much that needs to be done and Congress is already asking for reports. Dear Melanne, It is very kind of you to write to me. Eve had already told me from you that there is more interpretation than fact in the new hospital story, and I really apologise for the embarrassment that our reaction and the echoes from our friends will have caused you and Secretary Mrs Clinton. The fact that you came, and gave priority to the catastrophic epidemic of rape in our country gives a clear and loud signal that the most powerful nation in the world has put Congo\'s women at the top of their agenda. Thank you for your questions about the best way forward for training in dealing with fistula. Our approach is in some ways different from Panzi, because we are so limited by our facilities: we have to do our surgical work by \'campaigns\' ? this month, a vvf campaign; next month, a cleft lip and palate campaign; then a club foot and post polio campaign. This lack of space, with our commitment to training 12 Congolese doctors in six specialist areas of medicine, limits us considerably, and makes our medical teams compete with each other for OR time and beds. To deal with the cases waiting in rural areas, we regularly send our surgical specialists on outreach: in July, they operated in Kasongo (South Maniema), in August at home in Goma, in September in Adi, in October in South Maniema and November back in Adi, December, here in Goma. Outreach is very unsatisfactory to surgeons: they like to be able to follow through to complete recovery, and we like to accompany women with training and literacy and psychosocial support. Although this provides teaching time to local doctors, there must be a better way to provide continuing medical education to the rural medical staff of Congo.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2847 - C05764568.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2847 - C05764568.txt','Col DCA letterAttachments: Demarche-letter Prior to Aug 28 UNASUR Summit 8-21-09.doc Attached and enclosed below is the demarche and letter that went out, reflecting your comments. SUBJECT: DEMARCHE/LETTER PRIOR TO AUGUST 28 UNASUR SUMMIT REF: A. STATE 86734 B. STATE 82581 1.(SBU) This is an action request, see paras 4 - 6. 2.(SBU) On August 14, the USG and Colombian government provisionally agreed ad referendum to the text of a bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) (septel). We expect the final agreement may be signed in Bogota in about a month, following a final review by both sides. As noted in reftels, the DCA would permit the United States access to several Colombian military bases and facilitate effective bilateral cooperation on security matters in Colombia. It would not/not authorize establishment of any U.S. bases or ports, nor would it result in an overall increase in the number of U.S. military personnel or U.S.-citizen civilian contractors in Colombia. 3.(SBU) On August 18, the Secretary and Colombian FM Jaime Bermudez met in Washington to discuss the DCA, including the importance of coordinating our public affairs and diplomatic strategies (septel to follow). There is some concern that the upcoming Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) summit would become a regional referendum on the DCA. Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will attend the summit provided that a full range of regional security matters can be discussed, not just the DCA. In this context, we are reaching out to selected UNASUR members to ask that they raise other regional security issues beyond the DCA. 4. (SBU) Action requested for Santiago, Asuncion, and Lima: that you find an opportunity prior to the August 28 summit to raise the importance of discussing the full range of regional security topics during the summit, and not merely the DCA, with appropriate high levels of host government. 265','Col DCA letterAttachments: Demarche-letter Prior to Aug 28 UNASUR Summit 8-21-09.doc Attached and enclosed below is the demarche and letter that went out, reflecting your comments. SUBJECT: DEMARCHE/LETTER PRIOR TO AUGUST 28 UNASUR SUMMIT REF: A. STATE 86734 B. STATE 82581 1.(SBU) This is an action request, see paras 4 - 6. 2.(SBU) On August 14, the USG and Colombian government provisionally agreed ad referendum to the text of a bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) (septel). We expect the final agreement may be signed in Bogota in about a month, following a final review by both sides. As noted in reftels, the DCA would permit the United States access to several Colombian military bases and facilitate effective bilateral cooperation on security matters in Colombia. It would not/not authorize establishment of any U.S. bases or ports, nor would it result in an overall increase in the number of U.S. military personnel or U.S.-citizen civilian contractors in Colombia. 3.(SBU) On August 18, the Secretary and Colombian FM Jaime Bermudez met in Washington to discuss the DCA, including the importance of coordinating our public affairs and diplomatic strategies (septel to follow). There is some concern that the upcoming Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) summit would become a regional referendum on the DCA. Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will attend the summit provided that a full range of regional security matters can be discussed, not just the DCA. In this context, we are reaching out to selected UNASUR members to ask that they raise other regional security issues beyond the DCA. 4. (SBU) Action requested for Santiago, Asuncion, and Lima: that you find an opportunity prior to the August 28 summit to raise the importance of discussing the full range of regional security topics during the summit, and not merely the DCA, with appropriate high levels of host government. 265','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2849 - C05764570.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2849 - C05764570.txt','LiebermanWill do. Mccain also called wjc office today asking to come to cgi. He wants to come see me w McCain, Graham and Collins about Af\'stan. Pls put on list to discuss. Joe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.','LiebermanWill do. Mccain also called wjc office today asking to come to cgi. He wants to come see me w McCain, Graham and Collins about Af\'stan. Pls put on list to discuss. Joe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('285 - C05739897.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\285 - C05739897.txt','Chris SmithCheryl told me the Libyans confirmed his death. Should we announce tonight or wait until morning?','Chris SmithCheryl told me the Libyans confirmed his death. Should we announce tonight or wait until morning?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2850 - C05764588.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2850 - C05764588.txt','Call listOk PIs revise as follows-- Add Mayor Tom Menino Judith Hope','Call listOk PIs revise as follows-- Add Mayor Tom Menino Judith Hope','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2853 - C05764595.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2853 - C05764595.txt','Sheikha Mosa of QatarYes, trying to find a time to meet with Cherie. Also, fyi, a few years ago, I worked to advise Sheikha Mosa on how to organize her office vis a vis her foundation, etc. She was always taken by how effective you were as First Lady. I worked with Booz Allen on the project. She is very impressive. Are you seeing Cherie Blair as she requests below? I am and would love to see you and/or melanne. We arrive onl9th leave 25th Sent from my HTC Touch Pro Thanks for the help. We\'re working to schedule a time, and I\'m looking forward to seeing her. Will you be in NY next week? <hr15@mycingular.blackberrv.net> She is available to see you on 24th September either morning or afternoon? Alternatively 28th or 29th September Does that work for you Cherie Blair','Sheikha Mosa of QatarYes, trying to find a time to meet with Cherie. Also, fyi, a few years ago, I worked to advise Sheikha Mosa on how to organize her office vis a vis her foundation, etc. She was always taken by how effective you were as First Lady. I worked with Booz Allen on the project. She is very impressive. Are you seeing Cherie Blair as she requests below? I am and would love to see you and/or melanne. We arrive onl9th leave 25th Sent from my HTC Touch Pro Thanks for the help. We\'re working to schedule a time, and I\'m looking forward to seeing her. Will you be in NY next week? <hr15@mycingular.blackberrv.net> She is available to see you on 24th September either morning or afternoon? Alternatively 28th or 29th September Does that work for you Cherie Blair','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2854 - C05764596.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2854 - C05764596.txt','Eid MubarakAttachments: Re: Eid Mubarak (4.90 KB) Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','Eid MubarakAttachments: Re: Eid Mubarak (4.90 KB) Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2855 - C05764598.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2855 - C05764598.txt','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillNo - he\'s supposed to call me first Am I supposed to do this? Fyi Cheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September? to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. 103','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillNo - he\'s supposed to call me first Am I supposed to do this? Fyi Cheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September? to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. 103','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2856 - C05764599.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2856 - C05764599.txt','For SGreat speech. As always, your riffs were as good or better than the text. I took them down, and we\'ll build on the human security-national security-international security into the development speech. You also just made history by defining corruption as a national security issue. My team will have an outline of a full anti-corruption strategy in afghanistan, building on Sarah Chayes\' and others\' ideas, to u by early next week. AM','For SGreat speech. As always, your riffs were as good or better than the text. I took them down, and we\'ll build on the human security-national security-international security into the development speech. You also just made history by defining corruption as a national security issue. My team will have an outline of a full anti-corruption strategy in afghanistan, building on Sarah Chayes\' and others\' ideas, to u by early next week. AM','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2857 - C05764600.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2857 - C05764600.txt','Calls- Jim Jones wants to talk to you as soon as you are free. Can be non secure. - jimmy carter called for you. Did not leave subject - peres confirmed for 12:45.','Calls- Jim Jones wants to talk to you as soon as you are free. Can be non secure. - jimmy carter called for you. Did not leave subject - peres confirmed for 12:45.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2858 - C05764601.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2858 - C05764601.txt','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogGriginal Message If u go to the actual website it has a great pic. Who says ca.i good poky changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm Sometimes impowtarit salts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphere. (hey just creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. UiaaLe riilary Ciinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Geri- tai Asseintily meeting next focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a question, she gave an answer that one top State Department official characterized as historic because it for the thara..:terike6 corruption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue. conunenz resona te.s on several levels. On the one, perhaps dosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the iVicCheystal&epory whic,r iderVd,Sies abus--: , of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go 1YOITi as e.,lorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Itrf . there e,e, bleiaeler C.orrupticn the Ille\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security th knits :itates taws. ,N.lether the concern is illegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons of mass thifTurt:icir, terrorism rrr insurgendes, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, times oun\'t Identify and bathe corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as a \'c1 society Eui-31.-,E..ri:Et,itig neve( once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address vithise, to simply .zgRi4st it is ericie..nic the world over and simply a way business gets done among esvN:,EI:,,,in the wood. is s.imply reckless. ? 1) e: is . eiement of top national security threats ... requires far more than mere po e:e or the wordiy bat linriteo capaoilities of NC5Os like Transparency International. It is a job that on the r 7esc.vices to identify and track targets and on the other demands the p.:11:1:y,Tok.Ns roans of those who are the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top s,.indlcates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last . 1 .-7 art} riat.liers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of ,l?tYw it ? rSI(?ri Uompany, Climon\'s remarks are important. But if she and the aomimsdation pian to systernatkaily go aster the cc fruptori that is linked to many if not most of our greatest','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogGriginal Message If u go to the actual website it has a great pic. Who says ca.i good poky changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm Sometimes impowtarit salts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphere. (hey just creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. UiaaLe riilary Ciinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Geri- tai Asseintily meeting next focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a question, she gave an answer that one top State Department official characterized as \"historic\" because it \"for the thara..:terike6 corruption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue.\" conunenz resona te.s on several levels. On the one, perhaps dosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the iVicCheystal&epory whic,r iderVd,Sies abus--: , of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go 1YOITi as e.,lorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Itrf . there e,e, bleiaeler C.orrupticn the Ille\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security th; knits :itates taws. ,N.lether the concern is illegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons of mass thifTurt:icir, terrorism rrr insurgendes, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, times oun\'t Identify and bathe corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as a \'c1 society\" Eui-31.-,E..ri:Et,itig neve( once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address vithise, to simply ;;;.zgRi4st it is ericie..nic the world over and simply a way business gets done among esv;N:,EI:,,,in the wood. is s.imply reckless. ? 1) e: is ;.; eiement of top national security threats ... requires far more than mere po e:e or the wordiy bat linriteo capaoilities of NC5Os like Transparency International. It is a job that on the r 7esc.vices to identify and track targets and on the other demands the p.:11:1:y,Tok.Ns roans of those who are the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top s,.indlcates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last . 1 .-7 art} riat.liers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of ,l?tYw it ? rSI;(?ri Uompany, Climon\'s remarks are important. But if she and the aomimsdation pian to systernatk;aily go aster the cc fruptori that is linked to many if not most of our greatest','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2859 - C05764604.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2859 - C05764604.txt','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogFYI ----Griginal Message-- Slaughter, Anne-Marie If u go to the actual website it has a great pie. Who says eAi good c.,, ,Acv changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm important shifts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphet.e. rhey j,.st creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. Tuk,cay, arzo:.Julz. \'State Hilary Clinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Gen., ral Asseinhly meeting next \'vcr.. S.ie focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a :- .1m,stio-i, she gave an anSwer that one top State Department official characterized as historic because it Oir tilt tr:it coll.uption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue. coniak?.,.rt i-esonates on several leVeli. On the one, perhaps ciosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the e, ep31 -t: icientffie,z, abuse of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go \'1.com aeirig centcai oi. allied e -ncorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Corrupzort ,s the file\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security thear:r the COACeril is iilegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons ofmass d,,st-ilrVon, terrorism or insurgencits, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, drug:,or num& -sat\'nciz:np? H.-1011 cion\'t it:lei-lay and battle corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as n \'de thus guar.nteeing ft never once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address it -- ran woise? to simply LEggFsv it is endemic the world over and simply a way business gets done among eift.s-sksz:iPci:.41,in F:nleq\'ing oir.:(1d. IS simply reckless. :,e . ? is V, eie.ment of top national security threats ... requires far more than ei\'n. ,?ts capabilities of NZ:10s like Transparency International. It is a job that on the iteligence \',..\'esources to identify and track targets and on the other demands the i?wC.IvtIre?q i t.e, :asiSe many of those who an:, the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top terry-1st or crimli.:3i syndicates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last elnablers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of r ? \' ?  ? Ind COMOrcy, remarks are important. But if she and the auinnscra,:ion .,,an sy.sternati,aini go after the Co( Nption that is linked to many if not most of our greatest','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogFYI ----Griginal Message-- Slaughter, Anne-Marie If u go to the actual website it has a great pie. Who says eAi good c.,, ,Acv changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm important shifts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphet.e. rhey j,.st creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. Tuk,;cay, arzo:.Julz. \'State Hilary Clinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Gen., ral Asseinhly meeting next \'vcr;.. S;.ie focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a :- .1m,stio;-i, she gave an anSwer that one top State Department official characterized as \"historic\" because it \"Oir tilt t;r:it coll.uption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue.\" coniak?.,.rt i-esonates on several leVeli. On the one, perhaps ciosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the e, ;ep31 -t: icientffie,z, abuse of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go \'1.com aeirig centcai oi. allied e -ncorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Corrupzort ,s the file\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security thear:r the COACeril is iilegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons ofmass d,,st-ilrVon, terrorism or insurgencits, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, drug:,or num& -sat\'nciz:np? H.-1011 cion\'t it:lei-lay and battle corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as n \'de; thus guar.;nteeing ft never once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address it -- ran woise? to simply ;;LEggFsv it is endemic the world over and simply a way business gets done among eift.s-s;ksz:iPci:.41,;in F:nleq\'ing oir.:(1d. IS simply reckless. :\",e; . ? is V, eie.ment of top national security threats ... requires far more than ei\'n. ,;?ts capabilities of NZ:10s like Transparency International. It is a job that on the i;;;teligence \',..\'esources to identify and track targets and on the other demands the i?wC.Ivt;Ire?q i; t.e, :asiSe many of those who an:, the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top terry-1st or crimli.:3i syndicates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last elnablers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of r ? \' ? ; ? Ind COMOrcy, remarks are important. But if she and the auin;nscra,:ion ;.,,an sy.sternati,;aini go after the Co( Nption that is linked to many if not most of our greatest','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('286 - C05739898.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\286 - C05739898.txt','Chris SmithWe are awaiting formal confirmation from our team. We are drafting a statement while we wait. Cheryl told me the Libyans confirmed his death. Should we announce tonight or wait until morning?','Chris SmithWe are awaiting formal confirmation from our team. We are drafting a statement while we wait. Cheryl told me the Libyans confirmed his death. Should we announce tonight or wait until morning?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2860 - C05764605.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2860 - C05764605.txt','Mitchell calling u in 5 minutes111A','Mitchell calling u in 5 minutes111A','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2861 - C05764606.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2861 - C05764606.txt','interim Clearance DeniedJP ISt fyi ? 1 am CI4ra it will h fin Plifarthtally B6 Flrorn carter, Pat','interim Clearance DeniedJP ISt fyi ? 1 am CI4ra it will h fin\" Plifarthtally B6 Flrorn carter, Pat','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2862 - C05764607.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2862 - C05764607.txt','Terry MurrayCan you get a cell for her? I left a message on her home phone. Thx. 107','Terry MurrayCan you get a cell for her? I left a message on her home phone. Thx. 107','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2863 - C05764608.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2863 - C05764608.txt','(AP) Top Russian official: no missiles near PolandTop Russian official: no missiles near Poland MOSCOW (AP)-A Russian deputy defense minister has confirmed that the military has scrapped a plan to deploy missiles near Poland. Vladimir Popovkin says that U.S. President Barack Obama\'s decision to dump the Bush-era plan to deploy missile defense sites in Eastern Europe has made the deployment of Iskander short-range missiles in Russia\'s Kaliningrad region unnecessary. Popovkin\'s statement on Ekho Moskvy radio Saturday confirmed previous similar statements by other Russian officials. Tim Davis Watch Officer Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Top Russian official: no missiles near PolandTop Russian official: no missiles near Poland MOSCOW (AP)-A Russian deputy defense minister has confirmed that the military has scrapped a plan to deploy missiles near Poland. Vladimir Popovkin says that U.S. President Barack Obama\'s decision to dump the Bush-era plan to deploy missile defense sites in Eastern Europe has made the deployment of Iskander short-range missiles in Russia\'s Kaliningrad region unnecessary. Popovkin\'s statement on Ekho Moskvy radio Saturday confirmed previous similar statements by other Russian officials. Tim Davis Watch Officer Operations Center 202-647-1512','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2864 - C05764609.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2864 - C05764609.txt','Nalbandian statement/S CallsPhil wanted you to see before your turkish call. Nalbandian statement: The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants. Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent meetings of Aliyev-Medvedev-Sargsian. We are much closer to a Karabakh solution. Without that issue being resolved, it is impossible for our side to take this step. Armenia must free itself of being led by the diaspora. Armenia doesn\'t get any benefit from the diaspora. The diaspora scores points by using Armenia. That\'s what it does. The diaspora in the U.S. and France does this.','Nalbandian statement/S CallsPhil wanted you to see before your turkish call. Nalbandian statement: \"The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants.\" Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: \"Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent meetings of Aliyev-Medvedev-Sargsian. We are much closer to a Karabakh solution. Without that issue being resolved, it is impossible for our side to take this step. Armenia must free itself of being led by the diaspora. Armenia doesn\'t get any benefit from the diaspora. The diaspora scores points by using Armenia. That\'s what it does. The diaspora in the U.S. and France does this.\"','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2867 - C05764615.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2867 - C05764615.txt','Show hrcOscar, I\'ve sent hrc a lot of emails on calls. Can you send her this summary with latest info? - benita ferraro waldner called about UNESCO election in Paris. Esther brimmer is returning. -lavrov wants to talk before llam. - nalbandian call: sending you a all sheet and phil is hoping you will make this call today.','Show hrcOscar, I\'ve sent hrc a lot of emails on calls. Can you send her this summary with latest info? - benita ferraro waldner called about UNESCO election in Paris. Esther brimmer is returning. -lavrov wants to talk before llam. - nalbandian call: sending you a all sheet and phil is hoping you will make this call today.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2868 - C05764616.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2868 - C05764616.txt','Nalbandian statement/S CallsAre you willing to call nalbandian today? See phils note below and we also have a call sheet coming your way. Huma: will she be able to call Sargsian? Highly recommend given ongoing. Thanks. Nalbandian statement: The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants. Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent','Nalbandian statement/S CallsAre you willing to call nalbandian today? See phils note below and we also have a call sheet coming your way. Huma: will she be able to call Sargsian? Highly recommend given ongoing. Thanks. Nalbandian statement: \"The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants.\" Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: \"Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('287 - C05739899.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\287 - C05739899.txt','Chris SmithOk. We are awaiting formal confirmation from our team. We are drafting a statement while we wait. Cheryl told me the Libyans confirmed his death. Should we announce tonight or wait until morning?','Chris SmithOk. We are awaiting formal confirmation from our team. We are drafting a statement while we wait. Cheryl told me the Libyans confirmed his death. Should we announce tonight or wait until morning?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2870 - C05764618.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2870 - C05764618.txt','Brookings As PreparedAttachments: UNGA As Prepared.doc ATT155913.txt Oscar pls print for hrc. She\'s expecting it. You guys might want to read through one more time in case I missed any typos or anything else. I was integrating all this stuff very fast. Thx.','Brookings As PreparedAttachments: UNGA As Prepared.doc; ATT155913.txt Oscar pls print for hrc. She\'s expecting it. You guys might want to read through one more time in case I missed any typos or anything else. I was integrating all this stuff very fast. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2872 - C05764621.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2872 - C05764621.txt','Interim Clearance Denied -What\'s that about? Just fyi ? I am sure it will be fine eventually FYI ? interim clearance denied.','Interim Clearance Denied -What\'s that about? Just fyi ? I am sure it will be fine eventually FYI ? interim clearance denied.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2874 - C05764623.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2874 - C05764623.txt','Eid MubarakStrange. Meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Do we have date yet? I thought we did but apparently that\'s not been confirmed w Qataris. PIs let me know so I can respond to Cherie. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','Eid MubarakStrange. Meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Do we have date yet? I thought we did but apparently that\'s not been confirmed w Qataris. PIs let me know so I can respond to Cherie. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2876 - C05764626.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2876 - C05764626.txt','When can you talk?I know you\'re seeing Denis. Can you call after?','When can you talk?I know you\'re seeing Denis. Can you call after?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2877 - C05764627.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2877 - C05764627.txt','Re Re:Ill call the senate photographers office first thing in the morning to ask about getting another copy. There is also a small chance we have one in your photo files- ill check that too. Oh, good. Can we get it by 9/14 which is the deadline? You do. You took it in the senate before you left. You signed it for him. Ill see if we can get another copy.','Re Re:Ill call the senate photographers office first thing in the morning to ask about getting another copy. There is also a small chance we have one in your photo files- ill check that too. Oh, good. Can we get it by 9/14 which is the deadline? You do. You took it in the senate before you left. You signed it for him. Ill see if we can get another copy.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2878 - C05764628.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2878 - C05764628.txt','ApplesWill we receive them this Fall? How can I buy some for personal use?','ApplesWill we receive them this Fall? How can I buy some for personal use?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2879 - C05764629.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2879 - C05764629.txt','ApplesWill do Be sure they know we\'ll be happy to pay for them. State and I. Talk w Justin about it too. I was just thinking about this last week. I\'m going to order some tomorrow so that they\'ll be in your office when you get back from unga. For some reason our ny supplier just stopped sending them after the new year. Ill set up an account with them to ensure we get regular deliveries again. Will we receive them this Fall? How can I buy some for personal use?','ApplesWill do Be sure they know we\'ll be happy to pay for them. State and I. Talk w Justin about it too. I was just thinking about this last week. I\'m going to order some tomorrow so that they\'ll be in your office when you get back from unga. For some reason our ny supplier just stopped sending them after the new year. Ill set up an account with them to ensure we get regular deliveries again. Will we receive them this Fall? How can I buy some for personal use?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('288 - C05739900.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\288 - C05739900.txt','Chris SmithCheryl told me the Libyans confirmed his death. Should we announce tonight or wait until morning?','Chris SmithCheryl told me the Libyans confirmed his death. Should we announce tonight or wait until morning?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2880 - C05764630.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2880 - C05764630.txt','Demarche on UNGA redlinesFYI: We will send today for your review and approval a demarche describing the circumstances in which the U.S. would walk out of speeches at the UN General Assembly and asking countries to join us in the walkout. Note that we are differing from past practice when we simply did not have anyone in the U.S. seat during speeches by certain countries. This year an appropriate-level individual will be behind the U.S. placard for all speeches and will remain unless these redlines are crossed. This demarche is going out to EU member state capitals, as well as Oslo, Reykjavik, Ottawa, Canberra, Wellington, Tokyo, Seoul, Buenos Aires, Bogota, San Jose, and Montevideo. USUN asks that our posts deliver the demarche in advance of an EU political directors meeting on this issue in New York Monday morning our time. The background portion of the cable, which discusses EU internal dynamics on this issue, is classified, but the unclassified talking points will come to you for your review.','Demarche on UNGA redlinesFYI: We will send today for your review and approval a demarche describing the circumstances in which the U.S. would walk out of speeches at the UN General Assembly and asking countries to join us in the walkout. Note that we are differing from past practice when we simply did not have anyone in the U.S. seat during speeches by certain countries. This year an appropriate-level individual will be behind the U.S. placard for all speeches and will remain unless these redlines are crossed. This demarche is going out to EU member state capitals, as well as Oslo, Reykjavik, Ottawa, Canberra, Wellington, Tokyo, Seoul, Buenos Aires, Bogota, San Jose, and Montevideo. USUN asks that our posts deliver the demarche in advance of an EU political directors meeting on this issue in New York Monday morning our time. The background portion of the cable, which discusses EU internal dynamics on this issue, is classified, but the unclassified talking points will come to you for your review.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2881 - C05764631.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2881 - C05764631.txt','SwaneeMelanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov What\'s her number so I can call? We were judging the candidates for the Swanee Hunt Award which goes annually to a FSO and a FSN judged superior for integrating women\'s issues into their work. T hey are nominated by ambassadors at posts or AS\'s here. ide a second monetary award so we I called her because we had a tie for the FSO\'s and I wanted t wouldn\'t have to divide the $5k. She agreed and then told me State will fly in the awardees and the Secry usually gives out the award. Swanee is hoping that she\'ll be able to come and be there for the brief ceremony. I thought you\'d want to know. 115','SwaneeMelanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov What\'s her number so I can call? We were judging the candidates for the Swanee Hunt Award which goes annually to a FSO and a FSN judged superior for integrating women\'s issues into their work. T hey are nominated by ambassadors at posts or AS\'s here. ide a second monetary award so we I called her because we had a tie for the FSO\'s and I wanted t wouldn\'t have to divide the $5k. She agreed and then told me State will fly in the awardees and the Secry usually gives out the award. Swanee is hoping that she\'ll be able to come and be there for the brief ceremony. I thought you\'d want to know. 115','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2883 - C05764635.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2883 - C05764635.txt','UNGAYes, and we can certainly do','UNGAYes, and we can certainly do','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2884 - C05764637.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2884 - C05764637.txt','Friday 9/25 A must readJan, will be in touch later today. Valmoro, Lona J I would love to see you. We\'ll have to play timing by ear so I\'m copying Huma and Lona to help schedule. Hillary, I expect you are claimed six times over, given everyone who is in NY for CGI, but I will be in NY from tonight through next Saturday (returning Saturday), so if you could have dinner Friday night or just a cup of tea after the closing plenary, I would love to see you. I loved the Washington Post pieces e,1, And your inquiry meant a lot to and I appreciated having a few minutes to talk. I know how true it is that this is 24/7 as the Post quoted you remarking. Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 Thx Jan. I\'ll call to check in. Hillary: See today\'s Limits of Force OpEd by Chuck Hagel. No answers but apt analysis. Might Congressional momentum for development assistance reform warrant serious consideration of former or current Member of Congress to head USAID? Hagel? Lee Hamilton?... Still thinking! Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 B6 B6','Friday 9/25 A must readJan, will be in touch later today. Valmoro, Lona J I would love to see you. We\'ll have to play timing by ear so I\'m copying Huma and Lona to help schedule. Hillary, I expect you are claimed six times over, given everyone who is in NY for CGI, but I will be in NY from tonight through next Saturday (returning Saturday), so if you could have dinner Friday night or just a cup of tea after the closing plenary, I would love to see you. I loved the Washington Post pieces e,1, And your inquiry meant a lot to and I appreciated having a few minutes to talk. I know how true it is that this is \"24/7\" as the Post quoted you remarking. Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 Thx Jan. I\'ll call to check in. Hillary: See today\'s \"Limits of Force\" OpEd by Chuck Hagel. No answers but apt analysis. Might Congressional momentum for development assistance reform warrant serious consideration of former or current Member of Congress to head USAID? Hagel? Lee Hamilton?... Still thinking! Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 B6 B6','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2885 - C05764639.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2885 - C05764639.txt','ScheduleEither Mondays or Tuesdays are best -- at one point, you had mentioned a meal. Would you still like to do that or just a normal meeting? I need to find a time to meet w the Undersectretaries every week. What do you suggest?','ScheduleEither Mondays or Tuesdays are best -- at one point, you had mentioned a meal. Would you still like to do that or just a normal meeting? I need to find a time to meet w the Undersectretaries every week. What do you suggest?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2887 - C05764643.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2887 - C05764643.txt','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('289 - C05739901.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\289 - C05739901.txt','(SBU) UPDATE: BenghaziFYI, fresh attacks on Benghazi Ambassador Mull: Please see update from RSO Benghazi below. We are also preparing an alert now. ALCON: The DS Command Center is sharing the following event information foryour situational awareness. Please contact the DS Command Center directly for any follow-up requests for information. Per TelCall with RSO in Benghazi. Their current shelter location is now under attack by mortar fire. Three to four rounds have impacted on their location. There are new injuries to COM staff. Update to follow. This is an initial incident report from the DS Command Center. The information contained in this report is provided only for immediate situational awareness. .4dditional reports may follow, updating and correcting information, if necessary. Please protect accordingly. DS Command Center','(SBU) UPDATE: BenghaziFYI, fresh attacks on Benghazi Ambassador Mull: Please see update from RSO Benghazi below. We are also preparing an alert now. ALCON: The DS Command Center is sharing the following event information foryour situational awareness. Please contact the DS Command Center directly for any follow-up requests for information. Per TelCall with RSO in Benghazi. Their current shelter location is now under attack by mortar fire. Three to four rounds have impacted on their location. There are new injuries to COM staff. Update to follow. This is an initial incident report from the DS Command Center. The information contained in this report is provided only for immediate situational awareness. .4dditional reports may follow, updating and correcting information, if necessary. Please protect accordingly. DS Command Center','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2890 - C05764648.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2890 - C05764648.txt','(AP) Ferrero-Waldner abandons race for UNESCO top jobPARIS (AP) EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner is withdrawing her candidacy for the top job at the United Nations agency for culture and education. Paris-based UNESCO is choosing a new director in voting that began Thursday and continues Monday. Austrian Ferrero-Waldner was considered a strong candidate. The front-runner is Egyptian Farouk Hosni, opposed by Jewish activists. He threatened last year to burn Israeli books, but later apologized. The Austrian Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that Ferrero-Waldner was withdrawing for the greater good of the organization and European unity, and urged respect for UNESCO\'s ideals. Other candidates are former Bulgarian foreign minister Irina Bokova and Ecuadorean diplomat Ivonne Baki.','(AP) Ferrero-Waldner abandons race for UNESCO top jobPARIS (AP) EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner is withdrawing her candidacy for the top job at the United Nations agency for culture and education. Paris-based UNESCO is choosing a new director in voting that began Thursday and continues Monday. Austrian Ferrero-Waldner was considered a strong candidate. The front-runner is Egyptian Farouk Hosni, opposed by Jewish activists. He threatened last year to burn Israeli books, but later apologized. The Austrian Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that Ferrero-Waldner was withdrawing \"for the greater good of the organization and European unity,\" and urged respect for UNESCO\'s ideals. Other candidates are former Bulgarian foreign minister Irina Bokova and Ecuadorean diplomat Ivonne Baki.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2891 - C05764649.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2891 - C05764649.txt','Friday 9/25 A must readtaking jan off we have been talking to wjc team about a dinner friday night post cgi (that i believe you and wjc discussed) and if we do that, we can include her there. you should know that barbra striesand and jim brolin have also askedif you and wjc want to have dinner friday night if you are interested. her performance is sat night I would love to see you. We\'ll have to play timing by ear so I\'m copying Huma and Lona to help schedule. Hillary, I expect you are claimed six times over, given everyone who is in NY for CGI, but I will be in NY from tonight through next Saturday (returning Saturday), so if you could have dinner Friday night or just a cup of tea after the closing plenary, I would love to see you. I loved the Washington Post piece1111 I And your inquiry meant a lot to and I appreciated having a few minutes to talk. I know how true it is that this is 24/7 as the Post quoted you remarking. Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 Hillary: See today\'s Limits of Force OpEd by Chuck Hagel. No answers but apt analysis. Might Congressional momentum for development assistance reform warrant serious consideration of former or current Member of Congress to head USAID? Hagel? Lee Hamilton?... Still thinking! Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005','Friday 9/25 A must readtaking jan off we have been talking to wjc team about a dinner friday night post cgi (that i believe you and wjc discussed) and if we do that, we can include her there. you should know that barbra striesand and jim brolin have also askedif you and wjc want to have dinner friday night if you are interested. her performance is sat night I would love to see you. We\'ll have to play timing by ear so I\'m copying Huma and Lona to help schedule. Hillary, I expect you are claimed six times over, given everyone who is in NY for CGI, but I will be in NY from tonight through next Saturday (returning Saturday), so if you could have dinner Friday night or just a cup of tea after the closing plenary, I would love to see you. I loved the Washington Post piece1111 I And your inquiry meant a lot to and I appreciated having a few minutes to talk. I know how true it is that this is \"24/7\" as the Post quoted you remarking. Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 Hillary: See today\'s \"Limits of Force\" OpEd by Chuck Hagel. No answers but apt analysis. Might Congressional momentum for development assistance reform warrant serious consideration of former or current Member of Congress to head USAID? Hagel? Lee Hamilton?... Still thinking! Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2892 - C05764651.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2892 - C05764651.txt','Scheduledoes it make sense to do it every monday so you have your series of meetings the top of the week and then people can get direction for the week? I need to find a time to meet w the Undersectretaries every week. What do you suggest?','Scheduledoes it make sense to do it every monday so you have your series of meetings the top of the week and then people can get direction for the week? I need to find a time to meet w the Undersectretaries every week. What do you suggest?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2893 - C05764652.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2893 - C05764652.txt','CallsOk PIs add Jackie Newmyer and Mayor Nutter to call list Can you get an office # for Terry Murray?','CallsOk PIs add Jackie Newmyer and Mayor Nutter to call list Can you get an office # for Terry Murray?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2894 - C05764653.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2894 - C05764653.txt','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\'  Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing, he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period, he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. \"Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\' \" Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. \"Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing,\" he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. \"What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period,\" he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2895 - C05764654.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2895 - C05764654.txt','RE: Re: Fw:Fyi - left messages for him on cell. We have to discuss soon so I can close the loop on this. Remind me to discuss with you how I want to play this out. Cdm','RE: Re: Fw:Fyi - left messages for him on cell. We have to discuss soon so I can close the loop on this. Remind me to discuss with you how I want to play this out. Cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2896 - C05764655.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2896 - C05764655.txt','(Reuters) Partial results show Karzai winning Afghan pollKABUL (Reuters) - Partial results issued September 8 for last month\'s Afghan presidential election gave incumbent Hamid Karzai 54.1 percent of the vote, the first time he has been shown with enough votes to win in a single round. The results, announced by the Independent Election Commission with 91.6 percent of polling stations tallied, gave Karzai\'s main rival Abdullah Abdullah 28.3 percent of the vote. 174','(Reuters) Partial results show Karzai winning Afghan pollKABUL (Reuters) - Partial results issued September 8 for last month\'s Afghan presidential election gave incumbent Hamid Karzai 54.1 percent of the vote, the first time he has been shown with enough votes to win in a single round. The results, announced by the Independent Election Commission with 91.6 percent of polling stations tallied, gave Karzai\'s main rival Abdullah Abdullah 28.3 percent of the vote. 174','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2897 - C05764656.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2897 - C05764656.txt','UNGAwe have 2 rooms with 2 set ups. one at a conference table and one with sofas chairs etc for the middle eastern ones. but we can change and make both at a conference table. please let me know if you want to do it that way I hope the bilateral meetings will be across a table and not in chairs. Can that happen?','UNGAwe have 2 rooms with 2 set ups. one at a conference table and one with sofas chairs etc for the middle eastern ones. but we can change and make both at a conference table. please let me know if you want to do it that way I hope the bilateral meetings will be across a table and not in chairs. Can that happen?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2898 - C05764657.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2898 - C05764657.txt','UNESCO updateHuma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates. I am sorry to report that the Egyptians have used harsh tactics in the halls of UNESCO. A member of the U.S. delegation has seen a member of the Egyptian-hired public relations group walking around with an envelope of cash. They pushed to have two Amb recalled. Disgust and resentment is running high. The Egyptians are pushing delegations very hard. FM Aboul-Gheit has stopped in Paris to deal with the UNESCO race while en route to NY for UNGA. A/S Feltman writes that Egyptian Ambassador Shoukry has called him twice today with a message from the Foreign Minister. FM Aboul Gheit is angry and reports President Mubarak is angry. A/S Feltman notes  maybe we\'ve become a convenient excuse. A/S Feltman very helpfully pushed back and helped defend our ambassador who had been criticized. Our strategy relies on our Amb being low-key. He is following his instructions. We should be unhappy with the way he is being attacked personally. Candidates Bukova and Baki are moving ahead on their own lobbying. FYI, Hosni even said on French TV that the U.S. is neutral reflecting our especially low key approach this past week. Now that Hosni may lose, the U.S. looks like a convenient one to blame.','UNESCO updateHuma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates. I am sorry to report that the Egyptians have used harsh tactics in the halls of UNESCO. A member of the U.S. delegation has seen a member of the Egyptian-hired \"public relations\" group walking around with an envelope of cash. They pushed to have two Amb recalled. Disgust and resentment is running high. The Egyptians are pushing delegations very hard. FM Aboul-Gheit has stopped in Paris to deal with the UNESCO race while en route to NY for UNGA. A/S Feltman writes that Egyptian Ambassador Shoukry has called him twice today with a \"message from the Foreign Minister.\" FM Aboul Gheit is angry and reports President Mubarak is angry. A/S Feltman notes \" maybe we\'ve become a convenient excuse.\" A/S Feltman very helpfully pushed back and helped defend our ambassador who had been criticized. Our strategy relies on our Amb being low-key. He is following his instructions. We should be unhappy with the way he is being attacked personally. Candidates Bukova and Baki are moving ahead on their own lobbying. FYI, Hosni even said on French TV that the U.S. is neutral reflecting our especially low key approach this past week. Now that Hosni may lose, the U.S. looks like a convenient one to blame.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2899 - C05764658.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2899 - C05764658.txt','UNESCO updatethat is right Esther will keep sending updates This doesn\'t sound like there\'s anything for me to do but pls keep me informed. Huma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates.','UNESCO updatethat is right Esther will keep sending updates This doesn\'t sound like there\'s anything for me to do but pls keep me informed. Huma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates.','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('29 - C05739590.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\29 - C05739590.txt','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation, is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by we. From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger, theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled Innocence of Muslims) by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different we. From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere. Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published asThis Is Water, novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the natural, basic self-centeredness that puts me at the center of the world. This unconscious default setting fosters the sort of blind certainty that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that default setting ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of \"The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation,\" is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by \"we.\" From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, \"There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger,\" theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled \"Innocence of Muslims\") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different \"we.\" From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, \"I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere.\" \"Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet,\" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. \"The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.\" In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as\"This Is Water,\" novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the \"natural, basic self-centeredness\" that puts \"me\" at the center of the world. This unconscious \"default setting\" fosters the sort of \"blind certainty\" that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that \"default setting\" ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('290 - C05739902.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\290 - C05739902.txt','H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya. SidAttachments: hrc memo magariaf, attack on US in Libya 091212.docx CONFIDENTIAL September 12, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya. SidAttachments: hrc memo magariaf, attack on US in Libya 091212.docx CONFIDENTIAL September 12, 2012 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2900 - C05764659.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2900 - C05764659.txt','ScheduleHappy to set up moving forward. Is 45 minutes long enough? Could we do Tuesday after the 8:45?  Valmoro, Lona J B6 does it make sense to do it every monday so you have your series of meetings the top of the week and then people can get direction for the week? I need to find a time to meet w the Undersectretaries every week. What do you suggest?','ScheduleHappy to set up moving forward. Is 45 minutes long enough? Could we do Tuesday after the 8:45? ; Valmoro, Lona J B6 does it make sense to do it every monday so you have your series of meetings the top of the week and then people can get direction for the week? I need to find a time to meet w the Undersectretaries every week. What do you suggest?','2016-08-01 09:54:47'),('2901 - C05764660.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2901 - C05764660.txt','ScheduleWill do. Yes--but, first, be sure both Ds can come at that time. Happy to set up moving forward. Is 45 minutes long enough? Could we do Tuesday after the 8:45? Valmoro, Lona J B6 does it make sense to do it every monday so you have your series of meetings the top of the week and then people can get direction for the week?','ScheduleWill do. Yes--but, first, be sure both Ds can come at that time. Happy to set up moving forward. Is 45 minutes long enough? Could we do Tuesday after the 8:45? Valmoro, Lona J B6 does it make sense to do it every monday so you have your series of meetings the top of the week and then people can get direction for the week?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2902 - C05764663.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2902 - C05764663.txt','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechWhat can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina. Dear Melanne: I am drawing your attenrtion to the following report in the leading daily newspaper in Bangladesh. All other papers carried the same news. This is a report on the Prime Minister Hasina\'s speech on the floor of the parliament. High-lighted section of the report refers to me without naming name but giving her usual description of me.','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechWhat can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina. Dear Melanne: I am drawing your attenrtion to the following report in the leading daily newspaper in Bangladesh. All other papers carried the same news. This is a report on the Prime Minister Hasina\'s speech on the floor of the parliament. High-lighted section of the report refers to me without naming name but giving her usual description of me.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2903 - C05764666.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2903 - C05764666.txt','CGI Speech First DraftAttachments: CGI Draft 1 LM MR 9.20.09 930 pm.doc ATT00001.txt This is a very rough first cut at the CGI speech, mostly to give you an idea of structure, themes, and some of the substance. It has a long way to go. We are still waiting for feedback and for input from various people, including Jack. We will have a much improved draft by Monday night. I\'m not sure if you are in Washington or NY, but will fax this to Whitehaven in case you are there. Thanks.','CGI Speech First DraftAttachments: CGI Draft 1 LM MR 9.20.09 930 pm.doc; ATT00001.txt This is a very rough first cut at the CGI speech, mostly to give you an idea of structure, themes, and some of the substance. It has a long way to go. We are still waiting for feedback and for input from various people, including Jack. We will have a much improved draft by Monday night. I\'m not sure if you are in Washington or NY, but will fax this to Whitehaven in case you are there. Thanks.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2905 - C05764668.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2905 - C05764668.txt','Eid MubarakI will Cherie--this is strange since meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Can you confirm for me that she knows this. Thx. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','Eid MubarakI will Cherie--this is strange since meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Can you confirm for me that she knows this. Thx. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2906 - C05764669.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2906 - C05764669.txt','Juanes concert in CubaFYI - see traffic below It got even better. Juanes and Miguel Bose sang a song called Nothing in particular, dedicated to freedom. Adding Cheryl. Tx Lourdes. Jake, Tell S it\'s amazing. She did a great thing. Close to a million people just listening to music and having a good time and talking about peace.','Juanes concert in CubaFYI - see traffic below It got even better. Juanes and Miguel Bose sang a song called \"Nothing in particular,\" dedicated to \"freedom.\" Adding Cheryl. Tx Lourdes. Jake, Tell S it\'s amazing. She did a great thing. Close to a million people just listening to music and having a good time and talking about peace.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2907 - C05764670.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2907 - C05764670.txt','Age discrim suitFYI B6 This is what we know: Bloomberg News contacted the Department\'s press office on Friday afternoon about an age discrimination suit that was supposedly filed on Friday in the federal district court for DC. We do not yet have a copy of the complaint and we do not know as yet whether the US Attorney\'s Office has in fact been served (an AUSA contact of ours did confirm that a complaint was filed with the clerk of the court). The details are also sketchy, but the complaint was apparently filed by an FSO. According to the inquiry that came in from the press office, apparently alleges that she was the top pick for a position at our Embassy in Algiers, but that she was denied the position by HR because of her age. This complaint was filed directly in district court neither S/OCR nor our office have any record of an administrative complaint being filed. Our usual practice is not to comment publicly about matters in litigation. If a complaint has in fact been filed, we should have it sometime tomorrow, and can send you an info memo with more details. But this is all we know right now. Harold On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 4:26 PM, Mills, Cheryl D <MillsCD@state.gov> wrote: Can you give me more info on the suit filed against the dept and secretary re age discrim? Thx Harold Hon *u Koh','Age discrim suitFYI B6 This is what we know: Bloomberg News contacted the Department\'s press office on Friday afternoon about an age discrimination suit that was supposedly filed on Friday in the federal district court for DC. We do not yet have a copy of the complaint and we do not know as yet whether the US Attorney\'s Office has in fact been served (an AUSA contact of ours did confirm that a complaint was filed with the clerk of the court). The details are also sketchy, but the complaint was apparently filed by an FSO. According to the inquiry that came in from the press office, apparently alleges that she was the top pick for a position at our Embassy in Algiers, but that she was denied the position by HR because of her age. This complaint was filed directly in district court; neither S/OCR nor our office have any record of an administrative complaint being filed. Our usual practice is not to comment publicly about matters in litigation. If a complaint has in fact been filed, we should have it sometime tomorrow, and can send you an info memo with more details. But this is all we know right now. Harold On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 4:26 PM, Mills, Cheryl D <MillsCD@state.gov> wrote: Can you give me more info on the suit filed against the dept and secretary re age discrim? Thx Harold Hon *u Koh','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2908 - C05764671.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2908 - C05764671.txt','CGI Speech First DraftFaxing to you there. Keep in mind that it is rough and has placeholders and some notional sections in brackets. Thx. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 20, 2009, at 10:18 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > I\'m in NY. Thx. > This is a very rough first cut at the CGI speech, mostly to give you > an idea of structure, themes, and some of the substance. It has a long > way to go. We are still waiting for feedback and for input from > various people, including Jack. > We will have a much improved draft by Monday night. > I\'m not sure if you are in. Washington or NY, but will fax this to > Whitehaven in case you are there. Thanks.','CGI Speech First DraftFaxing to you there. Keep in mind that it is rough and has placeholders and some notional sections in brackets. Thx. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 20, 2009, at 10:18 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > I\'m in NY. Thx. > This is a very rough first cut at the CGI speech, mostly to give you > an idea of structure, themes, and some of the substance. It has a long > way to go. We are still waiting for feedback and for input from > various people, including Jack. > We will have a much improved draft by Monday night. > I\'m not sure if you are in. Washington or NY, but will fax this to > Whitehaven in case you are there. Thanks.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2909 - C05764672.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2909 - C05764672.txt','Eid MubarakI have been back to them and yes they are all set to see you then. Cherie--this is strange since meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Can you confirm for me that she knows this. Thx. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','Eid MubarakI have been back to them and yes they are all set to see you then. Cherie--this is strange since meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Can you confirm for me that she knows this. Thx. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2910 - C05764673.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2910 - C05764673.txt','Callsr direct office line assistant Karen answers that phone. T m She has been een in Russia and just got back yesterday. The cell number we had for her is outdated. Her office is going to call me back with a new cell number. (I think her assistant wants to get her approval before she gives it to me). I\'ll update our records when we get it. PIs add Jackie Newmyer and Mayor Nutter to call list Can you get an office # for Terry Murray? 126','Callsr direct office line assistant Karen answers that phone. T m She has been een in Russia and just got back yesterday. The cell number we had for her is outdated. Her office is going to call me back with a new cell number. (I think her assistant wants to get her approval before she gives it to me). I\'ll update our records when we get it. PIs add Jackie Newmyer and Mayor Nutter to call list Can you get an office # for Terry Murray? 126','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2911 - C05764674.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2911 - C05764674.txt','Eid MubarakI would love to see you I keep seeing you on TV and feel so proud of you Great. Thx so much and I hope to see you as well. I have been back to them and yes they are all set to see you then. Cherie--this is strange since meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Can you confirm for me that she knows this. Thx. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','Eid MubarakI would love to see you I keep seeing you on TV and feel so proud of you Great. Thx so much and I hope to see you as well. I have been back to them and yes they are all set to see you then. Cherie--this is strange since meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Can you confirm for me that she knows this. Thx. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2912 - C05764676.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2912 - C05764676.txt','EikenberryCan you call into ops for him now? He says its time-sensitive and can be on non-secure line. 127','EikenberryCan you call into ops for him now? He says its time-sensitive and can be on non-secure line. 127','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2913 - C05764678.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2913 - C05764678.txt','QuestionFuchsMH@state.gov III get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel Us?','QuestionFuchsMH@state.gov III get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel Us?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2914 - C05764679.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2914 - C05764679.txt','QuestionFuchsMH@state.goy III get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel #s?','QuestionFuchsMH@state.goy III get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel #s?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2915 - C05764680.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2915 - C05764680.txt','QuestionFuchsMH@state.gov III get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel #s?','QuestionFuchsMH@state.gov III get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel #s?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2916 - C05764681.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2916 - C05764681.txt','QuestionPhone numbers: Office: 202 647 1709 Bb: Cell FuchsMH@state.gov III get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel #s?','QuestionPhone numbers: Office: 202 647 1709 Bb: Cell FuchsMH@state.gov III get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel #s?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2917 - C05764682.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2917 - C05764682.txt','QuestionPhone numbers: Office: 202 647 1709 Bb: Cell: FuchsMH@state.gov III get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel #s? B6','QuestionPhone numbers: Office: 202 647 1709 Bb: Cell: FuchsMH@state.gov III get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel #s? B6','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2918 - C05764683.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2918 - C05764683.txt','QuestionPhone numbers: Office: 202 647 1709 Bb: Cel FuchsMH@state.gov Ill get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel Us? B6','QuestionPhone numbers: Office: 202 647 1709 Bb: Cel FuchsMH@state.gov Ill get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel Us? B6','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2919 - C05764686.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2919 - C05764686.txt','Can we talk?I\'m having breakfast with Ken Salazar. Will call when that\'s over. 9:30ish. I called and left messages on your home and cell numbers. PIs let me know when we can talk today. Thx','Can we talk?I\'m having breakfast with Ken Salazar. Will call when that\'s over. 9:30ish. I called and left messages on your home and cell numbers. PIs let me know when we can talk today. Thx','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('292 - C05739905.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\292 - C05739905.txt','I am so sorryHillary: I\'m just boarding plane to Honduras and thinking of you especially with this painful tragedy in Libya. Warmest, Maria','I am so sorryHillary: I\'m just boarding plane to Honduras and thinking of you especially with this painful tragedy in Libya. Warmest, Maria','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2920 - C05764689.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2920 - C05764689.txt','Pres. of Palau todayWouldn\'t tell him U have a $ # & will work with him within it. State has just agreed to a meeting 9/28 to determine Palau\'s needs. Such a meeting is required by the Compact as a step before agreeing on aid. Having a # before makes a sham of the meeting. Palau has rejected the # & wouldn\'t accept it even if the Pres. did. He won\'t because it would deplete Trust Fund by 2024 or so altho it is to last thru 2044 term of base rights, forcing Palau to hope US will replenish fund in 2024. Explaining this to Jake too. Jeff B6','Pres. of Palau todayWouldn\'t tell him U have a $ # & will work with him within it. State has just agreed to a meeting 9/28 to determine Palau\'s needs. Such a meeting is required by the Compact as a step before agreeing on aid. Having a # before makes a sham of the meeting. Palau has rejected the # & wouldn\'t accept it even if the Pres. did. He won\'t because it would deplete Trust Fund by 2024 or so altho it is to last thru 2044 term of base rights, forcing Palau to hope US will replenish fund in 2024. Explaining this to Jake too. Jeff B6','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2921 - C05764690.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2921 - C05764690.txt','UNESCO - UpdateHuma, There has been strong movement to Bukova today. Baki is expected to pull out before 4th round at noon our time. The 4th round would end up as final round with Hosni- Bukova (Bulgaria) contest. French Unesco ambassador told our Unesco Anb Killion that France has informed Egypt that they will not support Hosni. France (Quai and Elysee agree) is now openly working for Bukova. Kouchner may try to call S. African support appears to be moving to Bukova. Amb Killion has received a series of calls from African ambassadors as they want credit. We are talkng at Unesco in. Paris and with capital delegations arriving in New York. Key votes: Chile, Phillipines, Argentina, Columbia, Azerbaijan, Mexico. Esther Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/21/2019','UNESCO - UpdateHuma, There has been strong movement to Bukova today. Baki is expected to pull out before 4th round at noon our time. The 4th round would end up as final round with Hosni- Bukova (Bulgaria) contest. French Unesco ambassador told our Unesco Anb Killion that France has informed Egypt that they will not support Hosni. France (Quai and Elysee agree) is now openly working for Bukova. Kouchner may try to call S. African support appears to be moving to Bukova. Amb Killion has received a series of calls from African ambassadors as they want credit. We are talkng at Unesco in. Paris and with capital delegations arriving in New York. Key votes: Chile, Phillipines, Argentina, Columbia, Azerbaijan, Mexico. Esther Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/21/2019','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2922 - C05764696.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2922 - C05764696.txt','Mr. John Podesta requested to speak with the SecretaryFYI Colleagues Mr. Podesta of the Center for American Progress requested to speak with the Secretary at her earliest availability. Ops stands by ready to assist. Best regards, Erfana Andrabi Watch Officer State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512','Mr. John Podesta requested to speak with the SecretaryFYI Colleagues Mr. Podesta of the Center for American Progress requested to speak with the Secretary at her earliest availability. Ops stands by ready to assist. Best regards, Erfana Andrabi Watch Officer State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2924 - C05764699.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2924 - C05764699.txt','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks; they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options; he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today; if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras; it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2926 - C05764701.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2926 - C05764701.txt','Jones also asking to speak to you1 A','Jones also asking to speak to you1 A','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2927 - C05764703.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2927 - C05764703.txt','(AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIORALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIOR AIDE SENIOR AIDE SENIOR AIDE Colleagues: An update from Embassy Tegucigalpa. AIDE Ambassador Llorens just spoke to Zelaya. He is in Honduras, he would not say where. We have confirmed with local UN that he is not in their building as local radio is reporting. Zelaya asked for assistance in setting up talks with the regime. He asked that an OAS official come to the country. Simon Henshaw Deputy Chief of Mission US Embassy Tegucigalpa AIDE (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIOR AIDE','(AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIORALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIOR AIDE SENIOR AIDE SENIOR AIDE Colleagues: An update from Embassy Tegucigalpa. AIDE Ambassador Llorens just spoke to Zelaya. He is in Honduras, he would not say where. We have confirmed with local UN that he is not in their building as local radio is reporting. Zelaya asked for assistance in setting up talks with the regime. He asked that an OAS official come to the country. Simon Henshaw Deputy Chief of Mission US Embassy Tegucigalpa AIDE (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIOR AIDE','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2928 - C05764707.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2928 - C05764707.txt','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechI talked to Yunus. She is making any progess very difficult. The health project he discussed with yoiu can\'t get OKs from govt for Nursing school, univ health center, corporate partnerships, etc. If she hears it\'s Grameen, she stands in way of licenses, etc, even tho it benefits the country. He was hoping there might be some way to assure her that he has NO intention of getting into politics in any way and that she can use him effectively to make the country a model in ways that Grameen can do that. There is some deep personal antagonism that he can\'t fathom. Very sad development. I\'m seeing Yunus tom\'w. We\'re both speaking to the Hilton Foundation. He wants to meet with me there. I will learn more. What can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina.','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechI talked to Yunus. She is making any progess very difficult. The health project he discussed with yoiu can\'t get OKs from govt for Nursing school, univ health center, corporate partnerships, etc. If she hears it\'s Grameen, she stands in way of licenses, etc, even tho it benefits the country. He was hoping there might be some way to assure her that he has NO intention of getting into politics in any way and that she can use him effectively to make the country a model in ways that Grameen can do that. There is some deep personal antagonism that he can\'t fathom. Very sad development. I\'m seeing Yunus tom\'w. We\'re both speaking to the Hilton Foundation. He wants to meet with me there. I will learn more. What can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2929 - C05764708.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2929 - C05764708.txt','UNGA Public Delegate candidatesFYI Cheryl: The 3 UNGA delegates (Ross, Webb and Schuster) passed the White House decision meeting last week. Sharon Hardy is beginning to process them as SGE\'s, Senior Advisors, so they can be prepared once UNGA begins in two weeks. They are still on track to go before the SFRC as the Committee begins holding hearings once again. Laura FYI. Personnel-Sensitive/Contains Privacy Act Information Chip, Sarah, Janice: FYI. EUR-IO/EX will be sending you a memo to request the legal clearances for the UNGA senior advisor appointments. Thanks, Sharon Personnel-Sensitive/Contains Privacy Act Information Below are the names and contact information of the public delegate candidates being put forward for the 2009 session. Please see note below to EUR-IO/EX regarding clearances. Elaine M. Schuster ? Representative Trusted aide: Meredith DeWitt, Wellington E. Webb ? Alternate Representative Trusted aide: Tish Maes, Laura Gore Ross ? Alternate Representative 130','UNGA Public Delegate candidatesFYI Cheryl: The 3 UNGA delegates (Ross, Webb and Schuster) passed the White House decision meeting last week. Sharon Hardy is beginning to process them as SGE\'s, Senior Advisors, so they can be prepared once UNGA begins in two weeks. They are still on track to go before the SFRC as the Committee begins holding hearings once again. Laura FYI. Personnel-Sensitive/Contains Privacy Act Information Chip, Sarah, Janice: FYI. EUR-IO/EX will be sending you a memo to request the legal clearances for the UNGA senior advisor appointments. Thanks, Sharon Personnel-Sensitive/Contains Privacy Act Information Below are the names and contact information of the public delegate candidates being put forward for the 2009 session. Please see note below to EUR-IO/EX regarding clearances. Elaine M. Schuster ? Representative Trusted aide: Meredith DeWitt, Wellington E. Webb ? Alternate Representative Trusted aide: Tish Maes, Laura Gore Ross ? Alternate Representative 130','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('293 - C05739906.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\293 - C05739906.txt','STATEMENTStatement on the Death of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the death of four American personnel, in Benghazi, Libya yesterday. Among them were United States Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and Foreign Service Information Management Officer, Sean Smith. We are still making next of kin notifications for the other two individuals. Our hearts go out to all their families and colleagues. A 23. year veteran of the Foreign Service, Ambassador Stevens died last night from injuries he sustained in the attack on our office in Benghazi. I had the privilege of swearing in Chris for his post in Libya only a few months ago. He spoke eloquently about his passion for service, for diplomacy and for the Libyan people. This assignment was only the latest in his more than two decades of dedication to advancing closer ties with the people of the Middle East and North Africa which began as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco. As the conflict in Libya unfolded, Chris was one of the first Americans on the ground in Benghazi. He risked his own life to lend the Libyan people a helping hand to build the foundation for a new, free nation. He spent every day since helping to finish the work that he started. Chris was committed to advancing America\'s values and interests, even when that meant putting himself in danger. Sean was a husband and a father of two, who joined the Department ten years ago. Like Chris, Sean was one of our best. All the Americans we lost in yesterday\'s attacks made the ultimate sacrifice. We condemn this vicious and violent attack that took their lives, which they had committed to helping the Libyan people reach for a better future. America\'s diplomats and development experts stand on the front lines every day for our country. We are honored by the service of each and every one of them. 1#tit','STATEMENTStatement on the Death of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the death of four American personnel, in Benghazi, Libya yesterday. Among them were United States Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and Foreign Service Information Management Officer, Sean Smith. We are still making next of kin notifications for the other two individuals. Our hearts go out to all their families and colleagues. A 23. year veteran of the Foreign Service, Ambassador Stevens died last night from injuries he sustained in the attack on our office in Benghazi. I had the privilege of swearing in Chris for his post in Libya only a few months ago. He spoke eloquently about his passion for service, for diplomacy and for the Libyan people. This assignment was only the latest in his more than two decades of dedication to advancing closer ties with the people of the Middle East and North Africa which began as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco. As the conflict in Libya unfolded, Chris was one of the first Americans on the ground in Benghazi. He risked his own life to lend the Libyan people a helping hand to build the foundation for a new, free nation. He spent every day since helping to finish the work that he started. Chris was committed to advancing America\'s values and interests, even when that meant putting himself in danger. Sean was a husband and a father of two, who joined the Department ten years ago. Like Chris, Sean was one of our best. All the Americans we lost in yesterday\'s attacks made the ultimate sacrifice. We condemn this vicious and violent attack that took their lives, which they had committed to helping the Libyan people reach for a better future. America\'s diplomats and development experts stand on the front lines every day for our country. We are honored by the service of each and every one of them. 1#tit','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2931 - C05764713.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2931 - C05764713.txt','HolbrookeHe called again. At home 277','HolbrookeHe called again. At home 277','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2932 - C05764716.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2932 - C05764716.txt','BlackberryI added a bunch of names today - about 40 or so. I have a few more to do, and will do those tomorrow when I can get your blackberry back. I\'m also making a master list for you of everyone I\'ve added/updated so you can see. Tomorrow pls add more State names--all under and asst secretaries and the special assts/exec crew. Thx. 137','BlackberryI added a bunch of names today - about 40 or so. I have a few more to do, and will do those tomorrow when I can get your blackberry back. I\'m also making a master list for you of everyone I\'ve added/updated so you can see. Tomorrow pls add more State names--all under and asst secretaries and the special assts/exec crew. Thx. 137','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2933 - C05764720.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2933 - C05764720.txt','UpdateFYI Cheryl, Rich wanted to be sure I flag this for you. Again, just flagging for you. His hearing is today. Maybe he gets by, but I\'m still very concerned going in. Feingold reportedly expressed some reservations about the nomination but said he was keeping an open mind. Frankly, that\'s not a great sign, since he\'s been overwhelmingly positive in his meetings with just about all our other candidates. I can report that H has done just about everything we can do. We\'ve done countless meetings and briefings and had several mock hearing sessions. That\'s in addition to all the work on QFRs, counsel questions, testimony, and his SFRC questionairre. But despite all this work, I still have some very serious concerns heading into tomorrow\'s confirmation hearing. 139','UpdateFYI Cheryl, Rich wanted to be sure I flag this for you. Again, just flagging for you. His hearing is today. Maybe he gets by, but I\'m still very concerned going in. Feingold reportedly expressed some reservations about the nomination but said he was keeping an open mind. Frankly, that\'s not a great sign, since he\'s been overwhelmingly positive in his meetings with just about all our other candidates. I can report that H has done just about everything we can do. We\'ve done countless meetings and briefings and had several mock hearing sessions. That\'s in addition to all the work on QFRs, counsel questions, testimony, and his SFRC questionairre. But despite all this work, I still have some very serious concerns heading into tomorrow\'s confirmation hearing. 139','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2934 - C05764721.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2934 - C05764721.txt','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechWould he write a letter we could deliver to her setting all this out? I talked to Yunus. She is making any progess very difficult. The health project he discussed with yoiu can\'t get OKs from govt for Nursing school, univ health center, corporate partnerships, etc. If she hears it\'s Grameen, she stands in way of licenses, etc, even tho it benefits the country. He was hoping there might be some way to assure her that he has NO intention of getting into politics in any way and that she can use him effectively to make the country a model in ways that Grameen can do that. There is some deep personal antagonism that he can\'t fathom. Very sad development. I\'m seeing Yunus tom\'w. We\'re both speaking to the Hilton Foundation. He wants to meet with me there. I will learn more. What can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina. B6 Dear Melanne: I am drawing your attenrtion to the following report in the leading daily newspaper in Bangladesh. All other papers carried the same news. This is a report on the Prime Minister Hasina\'s speech on the floor of the parliament. High-lighted section of the report refers to me without naming name but giving her usual description of me. See if you can find a way to clear her mind of all the terrifying thoughts she has about me. I invite you to be a peace-maker! Otherwise it will become explosive for nothing. PM Hasina is coming to NY for General Assembly meeting, and will have a meeting with Sec H during her visit. See you soon. Yunus Prime Mnister Hasina Warns The Daily Star, Dhaka, September 17, 2009 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday alerted the countrymen to the','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechWould he write a letter we could deliver to her setting all this out? I talked to Yunus. She is making any progess very difficult. The health project he discussed with yoiu can\'t get OKs from govt for Nursing school, univ health center, corporate partnerships, etc. If she hears it\'s Grameen, she stands in way of licenses, etc, even tho it benefits the country. He was hoping there might be some way to assure her that he has NO intention of getting into politics in any way and that she can use him effectively to make the country a model in ways that Grameen can do that. There is some deep personal antagonism that he can\'t fathom. Very sad development. I\'m seeing Yunus tom\'w. We\'re both speaking to the Hilton Foundation. He wants to meet with me there. I will learn more. What can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina. B6 Dear Melanne: I am drawing your attenrtion to the following report in the leading daily newspaper in Bangladesh. All other papers carried the same news. This is a report on the Prime Minister Hasina\'s speech on the floor of the parliament. High-lighted section of the report refers to me without naming name but giving her usual description of me. See if you can find a way to clear her mind of all the terrifying thoughts she has about me. I invite you to be a peace-maker! Otherwise it will become explosive for nothing. PM Hasina is coming to NY for General Assembly meeting, and will have a meeting with Sec H during her visit. See you soon. Yunus Prime Mnister Hasina Warns The Daily Star, Dhaka, September 17, 2009 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday alerted the countrymen to the','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2937 - C05764730.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2937 - C05764730.txt','Call ListGreat - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport 278','Call ListGreat - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport 278','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2938 - C05764732.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2938 - C05764732.txt','Age Discrimination Suit - UpdateB6 Fyi Fyi, from our Asst Legal Adviser for Employment Law. Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Harold -','Age Discrimination Suit - UpdateB6 Fyi Fyi, from our Asst Legal Adviser for Employment Law. Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Harold -','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('294 - C05739907.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\294 - C05739907.txt','Gen Dempsey called.Just wanted you to be aware that he called for you on the secure line. General Dempsey just called to speak to S. He would like to speak to the Secretary around 8 if she is available_ He said the two topics he would like to discuss are Benghazi and Afghanistan. Thanks, Lawrence Randolph Special Assistant Office of the Secretary of State 202.647.9573','Gen Dempsey called.Just wanted you to be aware that he called for you on the secure line. General Dempsey just called to speak to S. He would like to speak to the Secretary around 8 if she is available_ He said the two topics he would like to discuss are Benghazi and Afghanistan. Thanks, Lawrence Randolph Special Assistant Office of the Secretary of State 202.647.9573','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2940 - C05764734.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2940 - C05764734.txt','Qadahfi and New JerseyFYI I agree with bill Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT 279','Qadahfi and New JerseyFYI I agree with bill Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT 279','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2941 - C05764735.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2941 - C05764735.txt','Out of Office AutoReply:I will be out of the office until Tuesday, October 13 with limited access to e-mail. If you need immediate assistance, please contact Pat Grimes at 202-647-9022. Andrew J. Shapiro Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs Department of State 2201 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20520','Out of Office AutoReply:I will be out of the office until Tuesday, October 13 with limited access to e-mail. If you need immediate assistance, please contact Pat Grimes at 202-647-9022. Andrew J. Shapiro Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs Department of State 2201 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20520','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2942 - C05764736.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2942 - C05764736.txt','Security Incident in Saudi Arabia, Unconfirmed reports of Hostages and casualtiesAt 0429 EDT Mr. Kim Davidson, RSO Embassy Riyadh, informed the EAO that there has been a security incident in the city of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia (approx 150 km North of Jeddah). Saudi Arabia security forces have engaged some type of bad guys. Post cannot confirm if the bad guys are terrorist or just some criminal element, but notes that the MFA is saying the incident is purely criminal. Post further notes that there is a desalinization plant and oil refinery located in Yanbu which have been targets of previous terrorist attacks. Post commented there will be several visiting dignitaries and heads of state in Saudi Arabia tomorrow for the opening of a major University. A local Human rights group is reporting to media that there are several injuries, casualties, and hostages as a result of the security incident. The Emergency Action Committee will convene at 1230 Riyadh time to discuss post reaction. Qiana Bradford Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 BradfordClastatemov','\"Security Incident\" in Saudi Arabia, Unconfirmed reports of Hostages and casualtiesAt 0429 EDT Mr. Kim Davidson, RSO Embassy Riyadh, informed the EAO that there has been a \"security incident\" in the city of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia (approx 150 km North of Jeddah). Saudi Arabia security forces have engaged \"some type of bad guys\". Post cannot confirm if the bad guys are terrorist or just some criminal element, but notes that the MFA is saying the incident is purely criminal. Post further notes that there is a desalinization plant and oil refinery located in Yanbu which have been targets of previous terrorist attacks. Post commented there will be several visiting dignitaries and heads of state in Saudi Arabia tomorrow for the opening of a major University. A local Human rights group is reporting to media that there are several injuries, casualties, and hostages as a result of the security incident. The Emergency Action Committee will convene at 1230 Riyadh time to discuss post reaction. Qiana Bradford Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 BradfordClastatemov','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2943 - C05764737.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2943 - C05764737.txt','No longer homicidalsorry - just seeing b/c on my but have logged a call to him. On Sat, Oct 9, 2010 at 7:18 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Could you try to contact Mark Penn to confirm he no longer represents Thaksin before I call Thai PM at 9:30? Thx.','No longer homicidalsorry - just seeing b/c on my but have logged a call to him. On Sat, Oct 9, 2010 at 7:18 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Could you try to contact Mark Penn to confirm he no longer represents Thaksin before I call Thai PM at 9:30? Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2944 - C05764743.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2944 - C05764743.txt','Kelly, Declanfyi Cheryl Heather et al notified Regards pat 282','Kelly, Declanfyi Cheryl Heather et al notified Regards pat 282','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2945 - C05764745.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2945 - C05764745.txt','Re: Fw:Thanks Madame Secretary -- we are working this on Jim\'s schedule currently I believe but the Admiral really wants you to do this. We certainly want more attention to the still very tentative military dialogue between US and PRC and Admiral Owens is very much engaged on this. It\'s your call but your involvement would certainly help this nascent initiative gain altitude. Best Kurt rcapriciamarshall I would like to do something for Bill and think it could be a good followup to our Dialogue. What do you all think?','Re: Fw:Thanks Madame Secretary -- we are working this on Jim\'s schedule currently I believe but the Admiral really wants you to do this. We certainly want more attention to the still very tentative military dialogue between US and PRC and Admiral Owens is very much engaged on this. It\'s your call but your involvement would certainly help this nascent initiative gain altitude. Best Kurt rcapriciamarshall I would like to do something for Bill and think it could be a good followup to our Dialogue. What do you all think?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2946 - C05764746.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2946 - C05764746.txt','Kelly, DeclanYes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl Heather et al notified Regards pat','Kelly, DeclanYes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl Heather et al notified Regards pat','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2947 - C05764747.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2947 - C05764747.txt','Kelly, DeclanI can have it announced here on Monday - can\'t today Can you get announce ready so as soon as I reach him, you can get it out? Yes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl SRS','Kelly, DeclanI can have it announced here on Monday - can\'t today Can you get announce ready so as soon as I reach him, you can get it out? Yes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl SRS','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2948 - C05764749.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2948 - C05764749.txt','Qadahfi and New JerseyFYI Media now calling to confirm details put out in this statement. Ian Libyan Reps tell Rothman Quaddafi not coming to Englewood FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 28, 2009 4:04 pm EST Contact: Bob Decheine (202) 550-7869 Washington, D.C. based representatives of the Libyan government have informed Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) that Col. Moammar Quaddafi, will not be staying in Englewood, New Jersey if he comes to the United States for the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly next month. This information has not yet been confirmed by the White House or the State Department. I am very pleased that Moammar Quaddafi will apparently not be coming to Englewood. His appearance would have presented unnecessary safety and security issues for the residents of Englewood and the Libyan diplomats, said Rothman. I want to thank President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the literally dozens of their appointees I have had the pleasure to work so closely with over the past seven days in achieving this result. I also want to thank the Libyan government for their hard work and consideration in resolving this matter in such a positive fashion. Thanks, Pat. Adding Erica. 2R7 Colleagues On the assumption that the Department is ready to take the position that we will not permit him to use the NJ property, recommend the following after consultations with the lawyers and experts who handle our hostship responsibilities The Department of State has consulted with the Government of Libya regarding the impending visit of Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi to attend the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. In keeping with prior arrangements, the Englewood, New Jersey property is not available for any use in connection with the upcoming visit I don\'t think that we want/need to get into particulars about boroughs within NYC Regards Pat p.s. am not sure he is President, I think [but am not sure] that is isn\'t just called Colonel Pi Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT 289','Qadahfi and New JerseyFYI Media now calling to confirm details put out in this statement. Ian Libyan Reps tell Rothman Quaddafi not coming to Englewood FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 28, 2009 4:04 pm EST Contact: Bob Decheine (202) 550-7869 Washington, D.C. based representatives of the Libyan government have informed Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) that Col. Moammar Quaddafi, will not be staying in Englewood, New Jersey if he comes to the United States for the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly next month. This information has not yet been confirmed by the White House or the State Department. \"I am very pleased that Moammar Quaddafi will apparently not be coming to Englewood. His appearance would have presented unnecessary safety and security issues for the residents of Englewood and the Libyan diplomats,\" said Rothman. I want to thank President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the literally dozens of their appointees I have had the pleasure to work so closely with over the past seven days in achieving this result. I also want to thank the Libyan government for their hard work and consideration in resolving this matter in such a positive fashion.\" Thanks, Pat. Adding Erica. 2R7 Colleagues On the assumption that the Department is ready to take the position that we will not permit him to use the NJ property, recommend the following after consultations with the lawyers and experts who handle our \"hostship\" responsibilities The Department of State has consulted with the Government of Libya regarding the impending visit of Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi to attend the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. In keeping with prior arrangements, the Englewood, New Jersey property is not available for any use in connection with the upcoming visit I don\'t think that we want/need to get into particulars about boroughs within NYC Regards Pat p.s. am not sure he is \"President\", I think [but am not sure] that is isn\'t just called \"Colonel\" Pi Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT 289','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2949 - C05764754.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2949 - C05764754.txt','Israeli Reversal Unesco Israeli ReversalIsraeli position change on Unesco from Amb Killion. Alon Uspech from Israel PM office called me to ask what Netanyaho can do to help. He is already apparently talking to Berlusconi. I suggested Argentina and Chile. Pls let S and NEA know. 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/22/2019','Israeli Reversal Unesco Israeli ReversalIsraeli position change on Unesco from Amb Killion. Alon Uspech from Israel PM office called me to ask what Netanyaho can do to help. He is already apparently talking to Berlusconi. I suggested Argentina and Chile. Pls let S and NEA know. 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/22/2019','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('295 - C05739909.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\295 - C05739909.txt','Chris StevensTo you and all my former colleagues, I\'m so terribly sorry. Our FSOs stand on the front lines just as surely and devotedly as our soldiers do. Thinking of you and Pat and everyone this morning. AM','Chris StevensTo you and all my former colleagues, I\'m so terribly sorry. Our FSOs stand on the front lines just as surely and devotedly as our soldiers do. Thinking of you and Pat and everyone this morning. AM','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2950 - C05764756.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2950 - C05764756.txt','Declan KellyHe\'s in the hamptons fyi. We walked by his place yesterday. PIs send me #s for him.','Declan KellyHe\'s in the hamptons fyi. We walked by his place yesterday. PIs send me #s for him.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2951 - C05764757.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2951 - C05764757.txt','just tried to call you - wanted to do a secure call but will have to wait until monday2cin','just tried to call you - wanted to do a secure call but will have to wait until monday2cin','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2954 - C05764762.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2954 - C05764762.txt','Congrats...... on Armenia-Turkey. Tough stuff, I know. Great accomplishment. I\'m in Greece. George P will be big help. S','Congrats...... on Armenia-Turkey. Tough stuff, I know. Great accomplishment. I\'m in Greece. George P will be big help. S','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2955 - C05764763.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2955 - C05764763.txt','Bulgarian wins 31-27 in final round of UNESCO DG ElectionThere were no procedural motions prior to the 5th and final round vote. The issue of irregularities did not come in the Board meeting. Gerald C. Anderson Principal DepUty Assistant Secretary Bureau of International Organization Affairs Room 6323 U.S. Department of State Washington, DC 20520 Office: 202-647-9602','Bulgarian wins 31-27 in final round of UNESCO DG ElectionThere were no procedural motions prior to the 5th and final round vote. The issue of irregularities did not come in the Board meeting. Gerald C. Anderson Principal DepUty Assistant Secretary Bureau of International Organization Affairs Room 6323 U.S. Department of State Washington, DC 20520 Office: 202-647-9602','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2956 - C05764764.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2956 - C05764764.txt','(Reuters) INLA militants to end violence, Irish foreign minister saysDUBLIN, Oct 11 (Reuters) - The Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) is about to announce the end of its violent campaign against British control of Northern Ireland, Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin said on Sunday. That\'s a welcome development, Martin told journalists ahead of his talks with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Asked whether he wanted the INLA to decommission its weapons, Martin said: Absolutely. My understanding is that would be part of the statement emanating from the INLA that they are ceasing all violent activity. Doug O\'Neill Watch Officer Operations. Center Department of State (202) 647-1512','(Reuters) INLA militants to end violence, Irish foreign minister saysDUBLIN, Oct 11 (Reuters) - The Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) is about to announce the end of its violent campaign against British control of Northern Ireland, Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin said on Sunday. \"That\'s a welcome development,\" Martin told journalists ahead of his talks with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Asked whether he wanted the INLA to decommission its weapons, Martin said: \"Absolutely. My understanding is that would be part of the statement emanating from the INLA that they are ceasing all violent activity.\" Doug O\'Neill Watch Officer Operations. Center Department of State (202) 647-1512','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2957 - C05764765.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2957 - C05764765.txt','Bravo!What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good poSitive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you walked the walk over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit.','Bravo!What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good poSitive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you \"walked the walk\" over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2958 - C05764770.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2958 - C05764770.txt','(AP) Bulgarian diplomat wins UNESCO racePARIS (AP) UNESCO says a career diplomat from Bulgaria has defeated a controversial Egyptian candidate to head the United Nations agency for culture and education. The chairman of UNESCO\'s executive board says Bulgaria\'s ambassador to France, Irina Bokova, has beaten longtime Egyptian Culture Minister Farouk Hosny in secret balloting. UNESCO\'s press office says Bokova won 31 to 27 Tuesday in a suspenseful fifth round. The Egyptian was long considered a favorite, despite his threat last year to burn Israeli books, and Egypt\'s contentious record of cultural censorship under his watch. Hosny apologized for the book-burning comment, but many Jewish activists said he was unfit to be the U.N.\'s guardian of culture.','(AP) Bulgarian diplomat wins UNESCO racePARIS (AP) UNESCO says a career diplomat from Bulgaria has defeated a controversial Egyptian candidate to head the United Nations agency for culture and education. The chairman of UNESCO\'s executive board says Bulgaria\'s ambassador to France, Irina Bokova, has beaten longtime Egyptian Culture Minister Farouk Hosny in secret balloting. UNESCO\'s press office says Bokova won 31 to 27 Tuesday in a suspenseful fifth round. The Egyptian was long considered a favorite, despite his threat last year to burn Israeli books, and Egypt\'s contentious record of cultural censorship under his watch. Hosny apologized for the book-burning comment, but many Jewish activists said he was unfit to be the U.N.\'s guardian of culture.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2959 - C05764771.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2959 - C05764771.txt','9/22 Senior Staff and Regional Bureaus MeetingSENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSFIED UNESCO Vote ? In the subsequent meeting, 10 reported that There 1.4(D) B1  Mike Polt reported that six nominees are on deck to come up for a vote tonight ? Hormats, Posner, Feinstein (Poland), Jacobson (Canada), White (Norway) and Solomont (Spain). Hormats will attend the G-20 if confirmed.  Jim said that he had spoken to Senator DeMint about holds on Valenzuela and Shannon. DeMint did not say anything negative about either nominee, but will insist on a full floor discussion as the price of a vote. (He sees no prospect Zelaya will come back into power in Honduras.) H will follow up to see what more can be done to engage with DeMint on the substance of his concerns. Cheryl noted that if we are not going to make any additional movement soon, we should proceed to a floor vote. The issue then will be how much time DeMint demands. South Africa ? Pat reported that our embassy in Pretoria is closed today pending a beef-up in local security. They have taken other measures to increase security. Honduras  In Honduras, Pat noted that the mission is also closed and that, despite the proximity of our mission to the Brazilian things seem fine. I noted that there were reports this morning that police had fired tear gas to break up a demonstration. WHA reported in the subsequent meeting that we have urged the de facto regime to act with restraint and not use force. We are also waiting for a readout of a meeting between Zelaya\'s supporters and de facto regime members that took place last night. Jim indicated he wanted to call everyone together later to review our strategy going forward. OMB/Treasury Meeting is a proposal now to invalidate the whole election. Congressional Issues B5','9/22 Senior Staff and Regional Bureaus MeetingSENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSFIED UNESCO Vote ? In the subsequent meeting, 10 reported that There 1.4(D) B1  Mike Polt reported that six nominees are on deck to come up for a vote tonight ? Hormats, Posner, Feinstein (Poland), Jacobson (Canada), White (Norway) and Solomont (Spain). Hormats will attend the G-20 if confirmed.  Jim said that he had spoken to Senator DeMint about holds on Valenzuela and Shannon. DeMint did not say anything negative about either nominee, but will insist on a full floor discussion as the price of a vote. (He sees no prospect Zelaya will come back into power in Honduras.) H will follow up to see what more can be done to engage with DeMint on the substance of his concerns. Cheryl noted that if we are not going to make any additional movement soon, we should proceed to a floor vote. The issue then will be how much time DeMint demands. South Africa ? Pat reported that our embassy in Pretoria is closed today pending a beef-up in local security. They have taken other measures to increase security. Honduras  In Honduras, Pat noted that the mission is also closed and that, despite the proximity of our mission to the Brazilian things seem fine. I noted that there were reports this morning that police had fired tear gas to break up a demonstration. WHA reported in the subsequent meeting that we have urged the de facto regime to act with restraint and not use force. We are also waiting for a readout of a meeting between Zelaya\'s supporters and de facto regime members that took place last night. Jim indicated he wanted to call everyone together later to review our strategy going forward. OMB/Treasury Meeting is a proposal now to invalidate the whole election. Congressional Issues B5','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2960 - C05764772.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2960 - C05764772.txt','(AP) Afghanistan: UN-backed fraud panel member resignsKABUL - (AP) A member of a U.N.-backed panel set up to investigate election fraud complaints resigned today, blaming what he called the interference of foreigners. One of two Afghans on the Electoral Complaints Commission (Maulavi Mustafa Barakzia) alleges that the three foreigners on the panel, one American, one Canadian and one Dutch, were making all decisions on their own without consultation. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Afghanistan: UN-backed fraud panel member resignsKABUL - (AP) A member of a U.N.-backed panel set up to investigate election fraud complaints resigned today, blaming what he called \"the interference of foreigners.\" One of two Afghans on the Electoral Complaints Commission (Maulavi Mustafa Barakzia) alleges that the three foreigners on the panel, one American, one Canadian and one Dutch, were \"making all decisions on their own\" without consultation. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2961 - C05764773.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2961 - C05764773.txt','Students Follow upS asked me last night what happened to the two children whose letters she read in 1995 at the christmas tree lighting event. Below is the answer. Kamala Just in case: acea,ti j, Cetu Cemovican. ean6ufae gene/Eat 934 gee au.. 02890 386177 am, O. 02890 682219','Students Follow upS asked me last night what happened to the two children whose letters she read in 1995 at the christmas tree lighting event. Below is the answer. Kamala Just in case: acea,ti j, Cetu Cemovican. ean6ufae gene/Eat 934 gee au.. 02890 386177 am, O. 02890 682219','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2962 - C05764780.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2962 - C05764780.txt','Reuters: Obama set to unveil plan on global food securityFYI-- Obama set to unveil plan on global food security Christopher Doering, Reuters Date: 9/22/09 (c) 2009 Reuters The Obama administration will unveil its long-awaited global food security plan during the next few days with the United States expected to focus on helping farmers in poor countries feed themselves through better productivity, research and infrastructure. Leaders of the G8 countries pledged $20 billion in July to impoverished farmers to tackle chronic hunger. Instead of counting on food donations,','Reuters: Obama set to unveil plan on global food securityFYI-- Obama set to unveil plan on global food security Christopher Doering, Reuters Date: 9/22/09 (c) 2009 Reuters The Obama administration will unveil its long-awaited global food security plan during the next few days with the United States expected to focus on helping farmers in poor countries feed themselves through better productivity, research and infrastructure. Leaders of the G8 countries pledged $20 billion in July to impoverished farmers to tackle chronic hunger. Instead of counting on food donations,','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2963 - C05764781.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2963 - C05764781.txt','Jim\'s upcoming travelFYI Dear all, Jim will be traveling to Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam) from Friday mid morning through next Thursday afternoon. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931','Jim\'s upcoming travelFYI Dear all, Jim will be traveling to Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam) from Friday mid morning through next Thursday afternoon. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2964 - C05764783.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2964 - C05764783.txt','Fwd: Re:Inside CGI.. More later. This is written from my BlackBerry. Let me know how you think today played.','Fwd: Re:Inside CGI.. More later. This is written from my BlackBerry. Let me know how you think today played.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2965 - C05764784.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2965 - C05764784.txt','Kelly, DeclanAre you free now? What number? He\'s thrilled. Wants to know when it\'s actually out but will keep it close hold until then. I want to send him to both Ireland and the North as soon as possible. I can have it announced here on Monday - can\'t today Can you get announce ready so as soon as I reach him, you can get it out? Yes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl Heather et al notified Regards pat 292','Kelly, DeclanAre you free now? What number? He\'s thrilled. Wants to know when it\'s actually out but will keep it close hold until then. I want to send him to both Ireland and the North as soon as possible. I can have it announced here on Monday - can\'t today Can you get announce ready so as soon as I reach him, you can get it out? Yes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl Heather et al notified Regards pat 292','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2966 - C05764785.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2966 - C05764785.txt','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers, the FAO said. Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region, it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses, the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- \"may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers,\" the FAO said. \"Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region,\" it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. \"The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses,\" the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2967 - C05764786.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2967 - C05764786.txt','Bibi/Abu MazenSeems the best for a bad situation. Moves the public discussion from settlement freeze to final status. Keeps some pressure on the parties. And seems like you will play a more public role, which is good. (You have more credibility on both sides than anyone). Going forward, if Bibi continues to be the obstacle, you will need to fmd the ground from which you can make his politics uneasy. I think you can do that even with current concerns in Israel about US posture. But it will be easier as we rebuild trust so that our future admonitions are accepted. (An HRC trip there to reframe perceptions?). Finally, need to be mindful of Abu Mazen\'s politics. Taking a lot of criticism for meeting with Bibi without settlement freeze. Sandy This is written from my BlackBerry.','Bibi/Abu MazenSeems the best for a bad situation. Moves the public discussion from settlement freeze to final status. Keeps some pressure on the parties. And seems like you will play a more public role, which is good. (You have more credibility on both sides than anyone). Going forward, if Bibi continues to be the obstacle, you will need to fmd the ground from which you can make his politics uneasy. I think you can do that even with current concerns in Israel about US posture. But it will be easier as we rebuild trust so that our future admonitions are accepted. (An HRC trip there to reframe perceptions?). Finally, need to be mindful of Abu Mazen\'s politics. Taking a lot of criticism for meeting with Bibi without settlement freeze. Sandy This is written from my BlackBerry.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2968 - C05764789.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2968 - C05764789.txt','Pls call or give me tt to call you asap.Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Pls call or give me tt to call you asap.Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2969 - C05764790.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2969 - C05764790.txt','Noori AliYes, I read the story yesterday and have been in touch with Glamour and our post. I think her family needs to be compensated in some way because they raise feeding her and transportation as expenses they can\'t meet in order to send her to school. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Do you recall Noon\' Ali(?), the ten year old Yemeni girl who got herself divorced? I met her at the Glamour awards last year. There was a CNN story last few days about how unhappy she is, still living at home, not attending school and quite angry that her life is not better. Is there any way we can help her? Could we get her to the US for counselling and education? 295','Noori AliYes, I read the story yesterday and have been in touch with Glamour and our post. I think her family needs to be compensated in some way because they raise feeding her and transportation as expenses they can\'t meet in order to send her to school. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Do you recall Noon\' Ali(?), the ten year old Yemeni girl who got herself divorced? I met her at the Glamour awards last year. There was a CNN story last few days about how unhappy she is, still living at home, not attending school and quite angry that her life is not better. Is there any way we can help her? Could we get her to the US for counselling and education? 295','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('297 - C05758398.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\297 - C05758398.txt','Note for Secretary re Office of Overseas BuildingsLet\'s do Patsy. I\'m ready. Print for HRC Cheryl Per discussion Regards pat','Note for Secretary re Office of Overseas BuildingsLet\'s do Patsy. I\'m ready. Print for HRC Cheryl Per discussion Regards pat','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2970 - C05764795.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2970 - C05764795.txt','also...I think your speech in N.I. is among your best as SecState and an effort should be made to publish the heart of it in the International Herald Tribune, Irish papers and a British paper (perhaps the Guardian). I am doubtful a US paper would publish a long excerpt pared to a long -op-ed but identified as an excerpt of your speech, but one that might is the Boston Globe. Sid','also...I think your speech in N.I. is among your best as SecState and an effort should be made to publish the heart of it in the International Herald Tribune, Irish papers and a British paper (perhaps the Guardian). I am doubtful a US paper would publish a long excerpt pared to a long -op-ed but identified as an excerpt of your speech, but one that might is the Boston Globe. Sid','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2971 - C05764796.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2971 - C05764796.txt','Chris Hill letter re HakimOk Letter fine to go.','Chris Hill letter re HakimOk Letter fine to go.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2972 - C05764798.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2972 - C05764798.txt','Other USAID namesHere are some names recommended by people concerned about USAID:','Other USAID namesHere are some names recommended by people concerned about USAID:','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2973 - C05764802.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2973 - C05764802.txt','Other USAID namesK I know all of them and doubt any, would do. Let\'s go Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Here are some names recommended by people concerned about USAID:','Other USAID namesK I know all of them and doubt any, would do. Let\'s go Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Here are some names recommended by people concerned about USAID:','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2974 - C05764804.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2974 - C05764804.txt','Regime Plan to Break-in to Brazilian EmbassyThis relates to a conversation I had with S. So far we seem to be ok regarding the Brazilian mission in Tegucigalpa. Tom/Dan/Craig: Regime DFM Marta Lorena Alvarado denied a few minutes on TV that the regime had any intention to entering the Brazilian Embassy to arrest Z. She accused Z supporters of spreading the rumors to create a climate of tension and uncertainly. This tracks with all of the information that we have been picking up from the HOAF, Supreme Court and the Attorney General\'s office. We\'ve made clear in all of our conversations with regime contacts they would face grave consequences if they violate the diplomatic sanctity of the Brazilian Embassy. I hate to agree with the regime, but on this one they may be right. The calls from regime contacts appear synchronized and are coming out of Managua, Guatemala, here in Tegucigalpa, as well as NYC. However, to be sure, we\'ve made a second round of calls. Both the Minister of Security and the Attorney General have again told us that the regime has no/no intention of entering the Brazilian Embassy. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268','Regime Plan to Break-in to Brazilian EmbassyThis relates to a conversation I had with S. So far we seem to be ok regarding the Brazilian mission in Tegucigalpa. Tom/Dan/Craig: Regime DFM Marta Lorena Alvarado denied a few minutes on TV that the regime had any intention to entering the Brazilian Embassy to arrest Z. She accused Z supporters of spreading the rumors to create a climate of tension and uncertainly. This tracks with all of the information that we have been picking up from the HOAF, Supreme Court and the Attorney General\'s office. We\'ve made clear in all of our conversations with regime contacts they would face \"grave consequences\" if they violate the diplomatic sanctity of the Brazilian Embassy. I hate to agree with the regime, but on this one they may be right. The calls from regime contacts appear synchronized and are coming out of Managua, Guatemala, here in Tegucigalpa, as well as NYC. However, to be sure, we\'ve made a second round of calls. Both the Minister of Security and the Attorney General have again told us that the regime has no/no intention of entering the Brazilian Embassy. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2975 - C05764805.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2975 - C05764805.txt','How Anthony Weiner Helped the Public Option Return From the Brink -- New York Magazinehttp://nvmag.corn/news/politics/powergrid/59907/ Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry','How Anthony Weiner Helped the Public Option Return From the Brink -- New York Magazinehttp://nvmag.corn/news/politics/powergrid/59907/ Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2976 - C05764806.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2976 - C05764806.txt','Tremendous thanks to Secretary ClintonI thought you might want to share this with the Secretary. Dear Secretary Clinton, It is with great pride and a full heart that I write to thank you for your personal, videotaped message congratulating Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA) on winning this year\'s Outie award for best LGBT employee resource group by Out & Equal Workplace Advocates . Your message and the significance carried in delivering it personally was reflected in the silence that came over the audience of over 2,000 people when you began speaking and the furious applause heard afterwards. While not the only GLIFAA member in attendance that night to receive the award, as the only Foreign Service Officer there to witness the event, the award held special significance for me. Your message had the greatest impact on everyone attending the Out & Equal Summit this year, but as a direct beneficiary of your work I was especially touched and awed. It is you, Under Secretary Kennedy, and all the senior staff of the Department that truly deserve this honor. As an FSO with a domestic partner, your efforts to bring equality to State have allowed me to stay in a career I love. Thank you for all you are doing for the LGBT community, for the Foreign and Civil Service, and for the opportunity to attend such a conference. I am once again proud to represent the Foreign Service, the Department of State, and the Bureau of Intelligence and Research. With tremendous gratitude and warm regards,','Tremendous thanks to Secretary ClintonI thought you might want to share this with the Secretary. Dear Secretary Clinton, It is with great pride and a full heart that I write to thank you for your personal, videotaped message congratulating Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA) on winning this year\'s \"Outie\" award for best LGBT employee resource group by Out & Equal Workplace Advocates . Your message and the significance carried in delivering it personally was reflected in the silence that came over the audience of over 2,000 people when you began speaking and the furious applause heard afterwards. While not the only GLIFAA member in attendance that night to receive the award, as the only Foreign Service Officer there to witness the event, the award held special significance for me. Your message had the greatest impact on everyone attending the Out & Equal Summit this year, but as a direct beneficiary of your work I was especially touched and awed. It is you, Under Secretary Kennedy, and all the senior staff of the Department that truly deserve this honor. As an FSO with a domestic partner, your efforts to bring equality to State have allowed me to stay in a career I love. Thank you for all you are doing for the LGBT community, for the Foreign and Civil Service, and for the opportunity to attend such a conference. I am once again proud to represent the Foreign Service, the Department of State, and the Bureau of Intelligence and Research. With tremendous gratitude and warm regards,','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2977 - C05764807.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2977 - C05764807.txt','Honduras Military Coup DecisionINTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for specified legal prohibitions on assistance. Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be candidate countries but for legal prohibitions that prohibit assistance. The report would also provide an explanation of the legal prohibition (in fact, other coup restricted countries, such as Cote d\'Ivoire, Madagascar, Mauritania, and Sudan, are on the prohibited list and section 7008 is explicitly mentioned). The list must be approved by the Board of the MCC, of which the Secretary is the chair, and is due on 9/10. It is our understanding that an action memo will be presented to the Secretary, perhaps as early as next week, so that she can approve submission of the report. The action memo will require the Secretary to decide whether Honduras is a country without a specified legal prohibition or whether such a prohibition has in fact attached. Department Legal Practice 296','Honduras Military Coup DecisionINTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for \"specified legal prohibitions on assistance.\" Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be candidate countries but for legal prohibitions that prohibit assistance. The report would also provide an explanation of the legal prohibition (in fact, other coup restricted countries, such as Cote d\'Ivoire, Madagascar, Mauritania, and Sudan, are on the prohibited list and section 7008 is explicitly mentioned). The list must be approved by the Board of the MCC, of which the Secretary is the chair, and is due on 9/10. It is our understanding that an action memo will be presented to the Secretary, perhaps as early as next week, so that she can approve submission of the report. The action memo will require the Secretary to decide whether Honduras is a country without a \"specified legal prohibition\" or whether such a prohibition has in fact attached. Department Legal Practice 296','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2978 - C05764813.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2978 - C05764813.txt','Tech Del RocksFyi Cheryl - please tell the Secretary that Alec and his delegation in Mexico have done an incredible job. Carlos Slim just agreed to open his cell phone network to free text messages for people reporting acts of violence, crime and corruption. We now will work out how to use this information for police tips and public transparency. This is huge, and we are just at the cusp of understanding the potential power of this tool. Carlos This message has been sent via BlackBerry','Tech Del RocksFyi Cheryl - please tell the Secretary that Alec and his delegation in Mexico have done an incredible job. Carlos Slim just agreed to open his cell phone network to free text messages for people reporting acts of violence, crime and corruption. We now will work out how to use this information for police tips and public transparency. This is huge, and we are just at the cusp of understanding the potential power of this tool. Carlos This message has been sent via BlackBerry','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2979 - C05764815.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2979 - C05764815.txt','S message to World Food PrizeS message just played as part of opening ceremony. It was very well received. WFP\'s Amb Ken Quinn discussed the Secretary\'s powerful statement in June when the winner of this year\'s prize was announced. Quinn went on to say that I have been working on these issues for over 32 years, and I think that the Secretary understands these issues and is more committed to fighting hunger than any of her predecessors. Meeting off to a good start. Bill','S message to World Food PrizeS message just played as part of opening ceremony. It was very well received. WFP\'s Amb Ken Quinn discussed the Secretary\'s powerful statement in June when the winner of this year\'s prize was announced. Quinn went on to say that \"I have been working on these issues for over 32 years, and I think that the Secretary understands these issues and is more committed to fighting hunger than any of her predecessors\". Meeting off to a good start. Bill','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('298 - C05758400.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\298 - C05758400.txt','My thoughts of HaitiSounds good. FYI below Memo attached and below cdm Counselor Mills, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my ideas with you about Haiti.','My thoughts of HaitiSounds good. FYI below Memo attached and below cdm Counselor Mills, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my ideas with you about Haiti.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2980 - C05764818.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2980 - C05764818.txt','Rewards for JusticeFYI Cheryl Prelim report on Secretary\'s question about paying reward to Govt. of Uganda for capturing a Rwandan genocidaire B5 22USC2708 provides: (f) Ineligibility An officer or employee of any entity of Federal, State, or local government or of a foreign government who, while in the performance of his or her official duties, furnishes information described in subsection (b) of this section shall not be eligible for a reward under this section. More to follow Regards pat Still looking, Jim Deputy Legal Adviser Jim Deputy Legal Adviser Office of the Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Washington, DC 20520-6421 202-647-8460 Jim, The statute (22 USC 2708) provides for payments to any individual and further provides that no payment may be made to an officer or employee of any federal, state, local or foreign government who, while in the performance of his or her official duties, furnishes information....  I have calls into Kitty and Cliff to see if they are aware of alternative possibilities. Steve Assistant Legal Adviser (L/M) Office of the Legal Adviser','Rewards for JusticeFYI Cheryl Prelim report on Secretary\'s question about paying reward to Govt. of Uganda for capturing a Rwandan genocidaire B5 22USC2708 provides: (f) Ineligibility An officer or employee of any entity of Federal, State, or local government or of a foreign government who, while in the performance of his or her official duties, furnishes information described in subsection (b) of this section shall not be eligible for a reward under this section. More to follow Regards pat Still looking, Jim Deputy Legal Adviser Jim Deputy Legal Adviser Office of the Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Washington, DC 20520-6421 202-647-8460 Jim, The statute (22 USC 2708) provides for payments to \"any individual\" and further provides that no payment may be made to an officer or employee of any federal, state, local or foreign government \"who, while in the performance of his or her official duties, furnishes information.... \" I have calls into Kitty and Cliff to see if they are aware of alternative possibilities. Steve Assistant Legal Adviser (L/M) Office of the Legal Adviser','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2983 - C05764825.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2983 - C05764825.txt','World Food Prize - Chair and CEO of PepsiCo and Sec. VilsackFYI Keynote lunch speaker was Indra Nooyi, the chair and ceo of Pepsi Co. She noted that this event is growing in both size and importance every year. Attendence at the lunch alone was over 950 people including Secretary Vilsack and ministers from many countries. She specifically complemented Secretary Clinton\'s role in the Sept 26 UN event. Nooyi used much of her address challenging the private sector to do their part in carrying out the strategy unveiled in New York. Secretary Vilsack gave a very powerful address that focused on our efforts feed hungry children and the need to do more. He refered to working with Secretary Clinton or to under Secretary Clinton\'s leadership at least 3 times. It was very well done. Bill','World Food Prize - Chair and CEO of PepsiCo and Sec. VilsackFYI Keynote lunch speaker was Indra Nooyi, the chair and ceo of Pepsi Co. She noted that this event is growing in both size and importance every year. Attendence at the lunch alone was over 950 people including Secretary Vilsack and ministers from many countries. She specifically complemented Secretary Clinton\'s role in the Sept 26 UN event. Nooyi used much of her address challenging the private sector to do their part in carrying out the strategy unveiled in New York. Secretary Vilsack gave a very powerful address that focused on our efforts feed hungry children and the need to do more. He refered to working with Secretary Clinton or to \"under Secretary Clinton\'s leadership\" at least 3 times. It was very well done. Bill','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2984 - C05764826.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2984 - C05764826.txt','World Food Prize - Chair and CEO of PepsiCo and Sec. VilsackVilsack told a powerful story about going to a school feeding program while he was in kenya in august for agoa. At lunch time, he spooned usg donated porrage into the kids red cups. After lunch he asked the kids what their favorate part of school was. He expected to hear recess or maybe reading. Instead every single child responded with lunch - because it is the only meal I get everyday. Vilsack was glad for what we were doing, but the event made him realize how much more there is to do. Bill','World Food Prize - Chair and CEO of PepsiCo and Sec. VilsackVilsack told a powerful story about going to a school feeding program while he was in kenya in august for agoa. At lunch time, he spooned usg donated porrage into the kids red cups. After lunch he asked the kids what their favorate part of school was. He expected to hear \"recess\" or maybe reading. Instead every single child responded with \"lunch - because it is the only meal I get everyday\". Vilsack was glad for what we were doing, but the event made him realize how much more there is to do. Bill','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2985 - C05764827.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2985 - C05764827.txt','Call ListHe can to anytime this morning before 1pm, or anytime tomorrow. (He is travelling after 1pm today). Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport B6 302','Call ListHe can to anytime this morning before 1pm, or anytime tomorrow. (He is travelling after 1pm today). Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport B6 302','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2986 - C05764828.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2986 - C05764828.txt','World Food Prize - Chair and CEO of PepsiCo and Sec. VilsackVilsack told a powerful story about going to a school feeding program while he was in kenya in august for agoa. At lunch time, he spooned usg donated porrage into the kids red cups. After lunch he asked the kids what their favorate part of school was. He expected to hear recess or maybe reading. Instead every single child responded with lunch - because it is the only meal I get everyday. Vilsack was glad for what we were doing, but the event made him realize how much more there is to do. Bill Thanks - keep the updates coming! Keynote lunch speaker was Indra Nooyi, the chair and ceo of Pepsi Co. She noted that this event is growing in both size and importance every year. Attendence at the lunch alone was over 950 people including Secretary Vilsack and ministers from many countries. She specifically complemented Secretary Clinton\'s role in the Sept 26 UN event. Nooyi used much of her address challenging the private sector to do their part in carrying out the strategy unveiled in New York. Secretary Vilsack gave a very powerful address that focused on our efforts feed hungry children and the need to do more. He refered to working with Secretary Clinton or to under Secretary Clinton\'s leadership at least 3 times. It was very well done. Bill','World Food Prize - Chair and CEO of PepsiCo and Sec. VilsackVilsack told a powerful story about going to a school feeding program while he was in kenya in august for agoa. At lunch time, he spooned usg donated porrage into the kids red cups. After lunch he asked the kids what their favorate part of school was. He expected to hear \"recess\" or maybe reading. Instead every single child responded with \"lunch - because it is the only meal I get everyday\". Vilsack was glad for what we were doing, but the event made him realize how much more there is to do. Bill Thanks - keep the updates coming! Keynote lunch speaker was Indra Nooyi, the chair and ceo of Pepsi Co. She noted that this event is growing in both size and importance every year. Attendence at the lunch alone was over 950 people including Secretary Vilsack and ministers from many countries. She specifically complemented Secretary Clinton\'s role in the Sept 26 UN event. Nooyi used much of her address challenging the private sector to do their part in carrying out the strategy unveiled in New York. Secretary Vilsack gave a very powerful address that focused on our efforts feed hungry children and the need to do more. He refered to working with Secretary Clinton or to \"under Secretary Clinton\'s leadership\" at least 3 times. It was very well done. Bill','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2987 - C05764829.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2987 - C05764829.txt','Call ListIII suggest that and confirm with you. His ofl?fce said he would be available any time tomorrow, so I\'m sure it\'ll be fine. But I will check back and confirm. I cannot do before 1 today. What about 7 or 8 am tomorrow? He can to anytime this morning before 1pm, or anytime tomorrow. (He is travelling after 1pm today). Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport B6 304','Call ListIII suggest that and confirm with you. His ofl?fce said he would be available any time tomorrow, so I\'m sure it\'ll be fine. But I will check back and confirm. I cannot do before 1 today. What about 7 or 8 am tomorrow? He can to anytime this morning before 1pm, or anytime tomorrow. (He is travelling after 1pm today). Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport B6 304','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2988 - C05764830.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2988 - C05764830.txt','SpanishFm moratinos just called for you. Wants to talk about honduras. I\'m tracking down torn for an update for you.','SpanishFm moratinos just called for you. Wants to talk about honduras. I\'m tracking down torn for an update for you.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2989 - C05764831.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2989 - C05764831.txt','SpanishTom needs to update you before you talk to moratinos. So will connect torn to house, and then moratinos after? Ok? Ok. Fm moratinos just called for you. Wants to talk about honduras. I\'m tracking down torn for an update for you.','SpanishTom needs to update you before you talk to moratinos. So will connect torn to house, and then moratinos after? Ok? Ok. Fm moratinos just called for you. Wants to talk about honduras. I\'m tracking down torn for an update for you.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('299 - C05758401.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\299 - C05758401.txt','Traffic below from elleny RE: Re:fyi Cheryl, You are too kind. I am so excited to be playing on HRC\'s all star team, especially with you. Everyone I approach wants in on what is a chance of a professional lifetime. Have a safe trip in the warmer weather, Spring will come, I promise! Please give my best to the Secretary. Hopefully I can be there permanently by early May! Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:24:06 -0400 Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:24:06 -0400 Shall we proceed? Ellen Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Ellen Great. I looked through who the Secretary\'s candidates are for this. Cheryl, Thanks for all the support this morning. I invited to have lunch with me today and we had a wonderful persoanl conversation and interaction on our policy. We are off to a very good start and he is much relieved and excited to go to Russia next week. Yeah!! Safe travels in Haiti... Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Cheryl, Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:16:21 -0400','Traffic below from elleny RE: Re:fyi Cheryl, You are too kind. I am so excited to be playing on HRC\'s all star team, especially with you. Everyone I approach wants in on what is a chance of a professional lifetime. Have a safe trip in the warmer weather, Spring will come, I promise! Please give my best to the Secretary. Hopefully I can be there permanently by early May! Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:24:06 -0400 Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:24:06 -0400 Shall we proceed? Ellen Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Ellen Great. I looked through who the Secretary\'s candidates are for this. Cheryl, Thanks for all the support this morning. I invited to have lunch with me today and we had a wonderful persoanl conversation and interaction on our policy. We are off to a very good start and he is much relieved and excited to go to Russia next week. Yeah!! Safe travels in Haiti... Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Cheryl, Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:16:21 -0400','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2990 - C05764833.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2990 - C05764833.txt','Bravo!Back Tuesday Speaking at UNESCO Monday with the new director on the unfinished Beijing agenda called to say she wants to give us several million dollars to subsidize a fund to give an annual award for innovation in empowering women that would be a rockefeller-State partnership. It would have a selection comm and we\'d have to run all the traps, but this could be huge. We could name after you if L would allow. I have to work oin this when I get back. Many miles to go, but thx so much. Will you be back next week? What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you walked the walk over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile','Bravo!Back Tuesday Speaking at UNESCO Monday with the new director on the unfinished Beijing agenda called to say she wants to give us several million dollars to subsidize a fund to give an annual award for innovation in empowering women that would be a rockefeller-State partnership. It would have a selection comm and we\'d have to run all the traps, but this could be huge. We could name after you if L would allow. I have to work oin this when I get back. Many miles to go, but thx so much. Will you be back next week? What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you \"walked the walk\" over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2991 - C05764835.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2991 - C05764835.txt','ConfirmedWhoo hoo Five State Department nominees were confirmed by the Senate this evening: (1) Mike Posner - A/S for DRL (2) Bob Hormats - U/S for E (3) Lee Feinstein - Ambassador to Poland (4) Barry White - Ambassador to Norway (5) David Jacobson - Ambassador to Canada','ConfirmedWhoo hoo Five State Department nominees were confirmed by the Senate this evening: (1) Mike Posner - A/S for DRL (2) Bob Hormats - U/S for E (3) Lee Feinstein - Ambassador to Poland (4) Barry White - Ambassador to Norway (5) David Jacobson - Ambassador to Canada','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2992 - C05764840.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2992 - C05764840.txt','S Afghanistan mtg ParisAs some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.','S Afghanistan mtg ParisAs some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2993 - C05764842.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2993 - C05764842.txt','(Reuters) Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pact Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pactColleagues: Passing on this news item for your situational awareness. Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Egypt has delayed the signing of a deal to heal the rift between President Mahmoud Abbas\' Fatah movement and the rival Palestinian Islamist group Hamas because of new complications, an Egyptian official said on Friday. He cited the growing tension between Fatah and Hamas over the handling by Abbas of a U.N. report criticising the Israeli military offensive into Gaza in December and January. Cairo had slated a signing ceremony for October 25. The agreement would resolve nothing immediately but would outline steps to restore Palestinian unity. Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and Fatah dominates in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. The official told Reuters no new date was set for signing. Egypt saw it was better to delay until there is a suitable atmosphere, he said. Abbas admits his government erred in approving a U.N. decision in Geneva two weeks ago to delay action on the so-called Goldstone report, which is particularly critical of Israel for alleged war crimes during the Gaza offensive. He has reversed course and the issue was being reconsidered on Friday at a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, which Abbas requested. We are not going to let things collapse, said another Egyptian official of his country\'s lengthy mediation between the Palestinian factions which began over a year ago. We will wait until the dust settles and activate efforts again and I hope that will be very soon. The deal would postpone Palestinian presidential and parliamentarian elections until June 28, 2010. Fatah has signed it and this week Abbas announced that if Hamas did not sign he would go ahead with elections in January as called for by the constitution. It is unclear how Fatah would be able to hold a full election since Hamas has vowed to block voting in Gaza if the ballot was scheduled without its agreement.','(Reuters) Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pact Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pactColleagues: Passing on this news item for your situational awareness. Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Egypt has delayed the signing of a deal to heal the rift between President Mahmoud Abbas\' Fatah movement and the rival Palestinian Islamist group Hamas because of \"new complications\", an Egyptian official said on Friday. He cited the growing tension between Fatah and Hamas over the handling by Abbas of a U.N. report criticising the Israeli military offensive into Gaza in December and January. Cairo had slated a signing ceremony for October 25. The agreement would resolve nothing immediately but would outline steps to restore Palestinian unity. Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and Fatah dominates in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. The official told Reuters no new date was set for signing. \"Egypt saw it was better to delay until there is a suitable atmosphere,\" he said. Abbas admits his government erred in approving a U.N. decision in Geneva two weeks ago to delay action on the so-called Goldstone report, which is particularly critical of Israel for alleged war crimes during the Gaza offensive. He has reversed course and the issue was being reconsidered on Friday at a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, which Abbas requested. \"We are not going to let things collapse,\" said another Egyptian official of his country\'s lengthy mediation between the Palestinian factions which began over a year ago. \"We will wait until the dust settles and activate efforts again and I hope that will be very soon.\" The deal would postpone Palestinian presidential and parliamentarian elections until June 28, 2010. Fatah has signed it and this week Abbas announced that if Hamas did not sign he would go ahead with elections in January as called for by the constitution. It is unclear how Fatah would be able to hold a full election since Hamas has vowed to block voting in Gaza if the ballot was scheduled without its agreement.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2994 - C05764843.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2994 - C05764843.txt','Honduras Military Coup DecisionWill call you around 3pm Ok--i should be free after 2. PIs email when you want to talk. See b/I - will call you later today to discuss my convs on this matter INTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research/ 306','Honduras Military Coup DecisionWill call you around 3pm Ok--i should be free after 2. PIs email when you want to talk. See b/I - will call you later today to discuss my convs on this matter INTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research/ 306','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2995 - C05764845.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2995 - C05764845.txt','Troop contributorsThe confusing thing is that the list is organized differently in the schedule (alphabetical) and the briefing (in order of # of troops contributed). It is the same ten countries.','Troop contributorsThe confusing thing is that the list is organized differently in the schedule (alphabetical) and the briefing (in order of # of troops contributed). It is the same ten countries.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2997 - C05764847.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2997 - C05764847.txt','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes; US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain; Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2998 - C05764850.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2998 - C05764850.txt','Info Memo to S - urgent10 Colleagues, Please format this before sending out for clearance. Using Word allows us to track changes and use the comment function, which is essential and time-saving for those of us who have to clear many documents a day. Thanks, Madeeha Madeeha Ashraf D(S) Staff 202-647-8690 Importance: High All - Please see below draft info memo that we have been requested to send to the Secretary no later than mid- afternoon. Once the content is cleared we will format. Please send clearance and any comments/edits to me and Cari Enay. Thanks, Suzanne Goldstone Update','Info Memo to S - urgent10 Colleagues, Please format this before sending out for clearance. Using Word allows us to track changes and use the comment function, which is essential and time-saving for those of us who have to clear many documents a day. Thanks, Madeeha Madeeha Ashraf D(S) Staff 202-647-8690 Importance: High All - Please see below draft info memo that we have been requested to send to the Secretary no later than mid- afternoon. Once the content is cleared we will format. Please send clearance and any comments/edits to me and Cari Enay. Thanks, Suzanne Goldstone Update','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('2999 - C05764851.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\2999 - C05764851.txt','Call ListAs I mentioned to you last night, lauren reports he can talk anytime after 1pm today. Or anytime tomorrow. U need to let us know when. Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel B6 Rothschild Rapoport','Call ListAs I mentioned to you last night, lauren reports he can talk anytime after 1pm today. Or anytime tomorrow. U need to let us know when. Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel B6 Rothschild Rapoport','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3 - C05739547.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3 - C05739547.txt','Chris StevensThx To you and all my former colleagues, I\'m so terribly sorry. Our FSOs stand on the front lines just as surely and devotedly as our soldiers do. Thinking of you and Pat and everyone this morning. AM','Chris StevensThx To you and all my former colleagues, I\'m so terribly sorry. Our FSOs stand on the front lines just as surely and devotedly as our soldiers do. Thinking of you and Pat and everyone this morning. AM','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('30 - C05739591.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\30 - C05739591.txt','chris Stevens mission chris stevens missionSee note below Jake and Huma, Please find below a status report on Chris Stevens mission to Benghazi. Thanks. Tim Status update on the Chris Stevens mission to Benghazi: The current game plan is for Mr. Stevens to move no later than Wednesday from Malta to Benghazi. He will stage off shore initially for a one day visit during which he will have meetings with TNC interlocutors and get a sense of the situation on the ground. The goal of this one day trip is for him to lay the groundwork for a stay of up to 30 days. He will be accompanied by a DS team, a staff member from Embassy Tripoli and the leader of USAID\'s DART team. With the support of Ambassador Cretz and Embassy Tripoli, Mr Stevens is in contact with TNC members on the ground in Benghazi and elsewhere the team is also in contact with other diplomatic missions and NGOs in Benghazi. We expect to get support in particular from the Turks who have a consulate in Benghazi. Mr. Stevens team has been in touch with Africom planners on the details of the mission. We have made the official request for support from OSD but have yet to get approval. Once we have that ? and we hope that will be very soon -- we will be able to move forward with the planning. Rena Bitter Director, State Department Operations Center 202 647 2522 BitterR@state,gov','chris Stevens mission chris stevens missionSee note below Jake and Huma, Please find below a status report on Chris Stevens mission to Benghazi. Thanks. Tim Status update on the Chris Stevens mission to Benghazi: The current game plan is for Mr. Stevens to move no later than Wednesday from Malta to Benghazi. He will stage off shore initially for a one day visit during which he will have meetings with TNC interlocutors and get a sense of the situation on the ground. The goal of this one day trip is for him to lay the groundwork for a stay of up to 30 days. He will be accompanied by a DS team, a staff member from Embassy Tripoli and the leader of USAID\'s DART team. With the support of Ambassador Cretz and Embassy Tripoli, Mr Stevens is in contact with TNC members on the ground in Benghazi and elsewhere; the team is also in contact with other diplomatic missions and NGOs in Benghazi. We expect to get support in particular from the Turks who have a consulate in Benghazi. Mr. Stevens team has been in touch with Africom planners on the details of the mission. We have made the official request for support from OSD but have yet to get approval. Once we have that ? and we hope that will be very soon -- we will be able to move forward with the planning. Rena Bitter Director, State Department Operations Center 202 647 2522 BitterR@state,gov','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('300 - C05758402.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\300 - C05758402.txt','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiPls tell Jake to vet w others so I can raise. See below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port- au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiPls tell Jake to vet w others so I can raise. See below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port- au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3000 - C05764852.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3000 - C05764852.txt','Here is the draft agenda per our discussionAttachments: 2009-09-22 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft.docx Take a look ?we are now eliminating Saturday but agenda is here: Senior Leadership Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: Continental Breakfast 8:15am: Welcome [HRC] 8:25am: Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] 8:30am: Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o priorities] ? Our Accomplishments To Date o [HRC uses as opportunity to celebrate what has been accomplished and call out areas for recognition -show appreciation for work that has been done and set the tone of appreciation, collaboration, team approach to success] 8:50am: Funding our Needs and Ambitions - State/USAID Budgets ? Presentation by Jack Lew [10 minutes] o New Processes and Protocols for Implementing 2010 o Expectations for 2011 o Expectations for State/USAID approach ? Moderated Q and A by Lew with Greene, Smith, other appropriate support [10 minutes] 9:25am: QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Development','Here is the draft agenda per our discussionAttachments: 2009-09-22 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft.docx Take a look ?we are now eliminating Saturday but agenda is here: Senior Leadership Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: Continental Breakfast 8:15am: Welcome [HRC] 8:25am: Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] 8:30am: Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o priorities] ? Our Accomplishments To Date o [HRC uses as opportunity to celebrate what has been accomplished and call out areas for recognition -show appreciation for work that has been done and set the tone of appreciation, collaboration, team approach to success] 8:50am: Funding our Needs and Ambitions - State/USAID Budgets ? Presentation by Jack Lew [10 minutes] o New Processes and Protocols for Implementing 2010 o Expectations for 2011 o Expectations for State/USAID approach ? Moderated Q and A by Lew with Greene, Smith, other appropriate support [10 minutes] 9:25am: QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Development','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3001 - C05764853.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3001 - C05764853.txt','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiIRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my longstanding commitment to assist the Haitian people in their pursuit of a stable, prosperous and democratic future. During my trip to Haiti, I was reminded of the tremendous challenges facing this island nation. The U.N.\'s appointment of President Clinton as special envoy to Haiti has helped to keep a much-needed spotlight on Haiti. President Clinton\'s appointment of Dr. Paul Farmer as the Deputy U.N. Special Envoy for Haiti, adds an invaluable wealth of experience and knowledge to the U.N.\'s work in Haiti. As a founder of Partners in Health and the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti, Dr. Farmer has demonstrated a selfless commitment to the advancement of health and democracy in Haiti for the past 20 years. I have witnessed firsthand Dr. Farmer\'s dedication to helping improve the lives of those in need. He has strong south Florida ties. I am proud to call him a friend, along with our mutual friend, Jennie Block, who has also worked so hard on issues of concern to the Haitian community. I understand that the conference on the Inter-American Development Bank in Haiti went quite well. I was pleased to see that the United Nations voted unanimously this week to extend the authorization for the U.N. Mission in Haiti for another year. I would also like to take a moment to express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in last weekend\'s plane crash during a U.N. mission. The U.N. mission in Haiti has helped to play an important role in bringing security and stability to some of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Haiti. I continue to support its mission and the many men and women from around the world who work to carry it out.','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiIRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my longstanding commitment to assist the Haitian people in their pursuit of a stable, prosperous and democratic future. During my trip to Haiti, I was reminded of the tremendous challenges facing this island nation. The U.N.\'s appointment of President Clinton as special envoy to Haiti has helped to keep a much-needed spotlight on Haiti. President Clinton\'s appointment of Dr. Paul Farmer as the Deputy U.N. Special Envoy for Haiti, adds an invaluable wealth of experience and knowledge to the U.N.\'s work in Haiti. As a founder of Partners in Health and the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti, Dr. Farmer has demonstrated a selfless commitment to the advancement of health and democracy in Haiti for the past 20 years. I have witnessed firsthand Dr. Farmer\'s dedication to helping improve the lives of those in need. He has strong south Florida ties. I am proud to call him a friend, along with our mutual friend, Jennie Block, who has also worked so hard on issues of concern to the Haitian community. I understand that the conference on the Inter-American Development Bank in Haiti went quite well. I was pleased to see that the United Nations voted unanimously this week to extend the authorization for the U.N. Mission in Haiti for another year. I would also like to take a moment to express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in last weekend\'s plane crash during a U.N. mission. The U.N. mission in Haiti has helped to play an important role in bringing security and stability to some of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Haiti. I continue to support its mission and the many men and women from around the world who work to carry it out.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3003 - C05764855.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3003 - C05764855.txt','ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding Committee>Committee> I am still with the Israeli delegation and am waiting for the moment they hear this. The press release does not even say this was at Ocampo\'s request. http://www.icc-cpi.int/NR/exeres/EOBE66F1-C4A5-4F33-A0D5-E369036533FA.htm sorry if this is old news. Note concluding line: A further report is to be presented by the PNA in the near future, clarifying additional issues discussed during the meeting. ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact- Finding Committee ICC-OTP-20091016-PR465 On 16 October, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Luis Moreno-Ocampo, received a Palestinian delegation headed by Dr. Ali Khashan, Minister of Justice of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). Dr. Khashan was accompanied by the Palestinian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Nabil Abuznaid, and a team of legal experts including Vaughan Lowe QC, Professor of International Law at Oxford University. The Prosecutor also received members of the Independent Fact-finding Committee led by Professor John Dugard and members of the Arab League Secretariat, in the context of ongoing consultations. The PNA delegation submitted a preliminary report presenting its legal arguments in support of the declaration lodged on 22 January 2009, accepting the jurisdiction of the Court over crimes committed in Palestine. The Office will carefully examine all supporting arguments submitted, starting with the initial issue of whether the declaration by the PNA accepting the exercise of jurisdiction by the ICC meets statutory requirements. The Prosecutor said','ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding Committee>Committee> I am still with the Israeli delegation and am waiting for the moment they hear this. The press release does not even say this was at Ocampo\'s request. http://www.icc-cpi.int/NR/exeres/EOBE66F1-C4A5-4F33-A0D5-E369036533FA.htm sorry if this is old news. Note concluding line: A further report is to be presented by the PNA in the near future, clarifying additional issues discussed during the meeting. ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact- Finding Committee ICC-OTP-20091016-PR465 On 16 October, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Luis Moreno-Ocampo, received a Palestinian delegation headed by Dr. Ali Khashan, Minister of Justice of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). Dr. Khashan was accompanied by the Palestinian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Nabil Abuznaid, and a team of legal experts including Vaughan Lowe QC, Professor of International Law at Oxford University. The Prosecutor also received members of the Independent Fact-finding Committee led by Professor John Dugard and members of the Arab League Secretariat, in the context of ongoing consultations. The PNA delegation submitted a preliminary report presenting its legal arguments in support of the declaration lodged on 22 January 2009, accepting the jurisdiction of the Court over crimes committed in Palestine. The Office will carefully examine all supporting arguments submitted, starting with the initial issue of whether the declaration by the PNA accepting the exercise of jurisdiction by the ICC meets statutory requirements. The Prosecutor said','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3004 - C05764857.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3004 - C05764857.txt','Call ListNo he\'s not available after 1pm today. He is only avail before 1pm. I\'m waiting to hear bk from his office about tomorrow morning As I mentioned to you last night, lauren reports he can talk anytime after 1pm today. Or anytime tomorrow. U need to let us know when. Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport B6 313','Call ListNo he\'s not available after 1pm today. He is only avail before 1pm. I\'m waiting to hear bk from his office about tomorrow morning As I mentioned to you last night, lauren reports he can talk anytime after 1pm today. Or anytime tomorrow. U need to let us know when. Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport B6 313','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3007 - C05764864.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3007 - C05764864.txt','Here is the draft agenda per our discussionI\'m confused--will he be there in am? Can he be urged to reschedule whatever else he has and come? Also tell NSC we\'re having this retreat and cannot do DCs, PCs or other WH mtgs that day. He initially indicated he couldn\'t do anything until the afternoon but yesterday emailed me and said he could not do am. I will move his presentation -- which would be NK up Where is Steinberg? He needs to be upfront early. Take a look?we are now eliminating Saturday but agenda is here: Senior Leadership Retreat Department of State','Here is the draft agenda per our discussionI\'m confused--will he be there in am? Can he be urged to reschedule whatever else he has and come? Also tell NSC we\'re having this retreat and cannot do DCs, PCs or other WH mtgs that day. He initially indicated he couldn\'t do anything until the afternoon but yesterday emailed me and said he could not do am. I will move his presentation -- which would be NK up Where is Steinberg? He needs to be upfront early. Take a look?we are now eliminating Saturday but agenda is here: Senior Leadership Retreat Department of State','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3008 - C05764867.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3008 - C05764867.txt','SuccessRichard: We are so happy for you and know you will do a terrific job. Thank you for your patience and your willingness to serve. Best. cdm Jack, Cheryl, Piper: Last night, I heard from the Secretary General of the OECD. He offered me the job as Deputy Secretary General . I accepted with delight and excitement. I want to thank each of you personally for your help along the way. You\'ve navigated the bureaucratic waters for me and seen this through to a happy conclusion. I\'ll look forward to working closely with you in the new job, and have already hooked up with Karen Kornbluh with pledges of mutual cooperation. My plan is to retire in October and get to Paris in early November. If I can, I\'d like to stop by and consult with you before I head out. Thanks again. Free meals in Paris whenever you can make it. Richard','SuccessRichard: We are so happy for you and know you will do a terrific job. Thank you for your patience and your willingness to serve. Best. cdm Jack, Cheryl, Piper: Last night, I heard from the Secretary General of the OECD. He offered me the job as Deputy Secretary General . I accepted with delight and excitement. I want to thank each of you personally for your help along the way. You\'ve navigated the bureaucratic waters for me and seen this through to a happy conclusion. I\'ll look forward to working closely with you in the new job, and have already hooked up with Karen Kornbluh with pledges of mutual cooperation. My plan is to retire in October and get to Paris in early November. If I can, I\'d like to stop by and consult with you before I head out. Thanks again. Free meals in Paris whenever you can make it. Richard','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3009 - C05764868.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3009 - C05764868.txt','UN-Guinea updateFyi Jake, Joe, FYI, the UN Secretary General (SYG) has taken first steps towards an international commission of inquiry into the violence in Guinea with the dispatch of A /SYG Mekerios to the region. He will travel first to ECOWAS, then to Guinea as commission will need some level of cooperation from the authorities to gain access to the country. Esther','UN-Guinea updateFyi Jake, Joe, FYI, the UN Secretary General (SYG) has taken first steps towards an international commission of inquiry into the violence in Guinea with the dispatch of A /SYG Mekerios to the region. He will travel first to ECOWAS, then to Guinea as commission will need some level of cooperation from the authorities to gain access to the country. Esther','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('301 - C05758404.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\301 - C05758404.txt','Gen Shelton Gen Shelton FYIAttachments: image001.png Pis get #s for Gen. Shelton for me. Thx. Note below per General Shelton... Burns, Gen. Shelton sends his regards. I spoke with him just now. Saif Khan Deputy National Director & Senior Advisor','Gen Shelton Gen Shelton FYIAttachments: image001.png Pis get #s for Gen. Shelton for me. Thx. Note below per General Shelton... Burns, Gen. Shelton sends his regards. I spoke with him just now. Saif Khan Deputy National Director & Senior Advisor','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3010 - C05764869.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3010 - C05764869.txt','Here is the draft agenda per our discussionGot it. Sending you shortly the current list of invitees ? take a quick look and make sure no one is missing. So put him on agenda before Jack to do overview of issues or some other topic. 1. he\'s coming entire day now. 2. okay I\'m confused--will he be there in am? Can he be urged to reschedule whatever else he has and come? Also tell NSC we\'re having this retreat and cannot do DCs, PCs or other WH mtgs that day. He initially indicated he couldn\'t do anything until the afternoon but yesterday emailed me and said he could not do am. I will move his presentation -- which would be NK up Where is Steinberg? He needs to be upfront early. Take a look?we are now eliminating Saturday but agenda is here: Senior Leadership Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: Continental Breakfast 8:15am: Welcome [HRC] 8:25am: Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] 8:30am: Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o priorities] Our Accomplishments To Date o [HRC uses as opportunity to celebrate what has been accomplished and call out areas for recognition ?show appreciation for work that has been done and set the tone of appreciation, collaboration, team approach to success]','Here is the draft agenda per our discussionGot it. Sending you shortly the current list of invitees ? take a quick look and make sure no one is missing. So put him on agenda before Jack to do overview of issues or some other topic. 1. he\'s coming entire day now. 2. okay I\'m confused--will he be there in am? Can he be urged to reschedule whatever else he has and come? Also tell NSC we\'re having this retreat and cannot do DCs, PCs or other WH mtgs that day. He initially indicated he couldn\'t do anything until the afternoon but yesterday emailed me and said he could not do am. I will move his presentation -- which would be NK up Where is Steinberg? He needs to be upfront early. Take a look?we are now eliminating Saturday but agenda is here: Senior Leadership Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: Continental Breakfast 8:15am: Welcome [HRC] 8:25am: Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] 8:30am: Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o priorities] Our Accomplishments To Date o [HRC uses as opportunity to celebrate what has been accomplished and call out areas for recognition ?show appreciation for work that has been done and set the tone of appreciation, collaboration, team approach to success]','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3012 - C05764873.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3012 - C05764873.txt','Call ListDonilon can do 730 am tomorrow. III work with huma to sort out logistics. Jiloty, Lauren C B6 Lauren told me after 1 would not work for him so that\'s why tomorrow is better. As I mentioned to you last night, lauren reports he can talk anytime after 1pm today. Or anytime tomorrow. U need to let us know when. Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. lic Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel B6 Rothschild Rapoport','Call ListDonilon can do 730 am tomorrow. III work with huma to sort out logistics. Jiloty, Lauren C B6 Lauren told me after 1 would not work for him so that\'s why tomorrow is better. As I mentioned to you last night, lauren reports he can talk anytime after 1pm today. Or anytime tomorrow. U need to let us know when. Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. lic Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel B6 Rothschild Rapoport','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3014 - C05764876.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3014 - C05764876.txt','Truck bombs kill 16 people in Iraq (AP)BAGHDAD (AP) At least 16 people have been killed as two truck bombs struck separate communities north of Iraq\'s capital. One bombing killed at least a dozen people in a primarily Sunni village north of Baghdad. Officials say police opened fire in an attempt to stop the truck, forcing it to change direction and slam into a concrete barrier near a market. The blast damaged the police station and a number of nearby homes and shops. The attack comes three days after Iraqi police defused a car bomb in the same area, and the police chief says it may be retaliation. The second attack occurred near Mosul, where a parked truck bomb exploded and killed at least four people. 318','Truck bombs kill 16 people in Iraq (AP)BAGHDAD (AP) At least 16 people have been killed as two truck bombs struck separate communities north of Iraq\'s capital. One bombing killed at least a dozen people in a primarily Sunni village north of Baghdad. Officials say police opened fire in an attempt to stop the truck, forcing it to change direction and slam into a concrete barrier near a market. The blast damaged the police station and a number of nearby homes and shops. The attack comes three days after Iraqi police defused a car bomb in the same area, and the police chief says it may be retaliation. The second attack occurred near Mosul, where a parked truck bomb exploded and killed at least four people. 318','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3015 - C05764877.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3015 - C05764877.txt','Tuesday with Daniel Yohannes and perhaps steve radletLona Daniel Yohannes will be in town on Tuesday. Not sure how hectic HRC\'s day is but would be good to have her get 30 minutes with him. I am going to schedule 30 minutes with him so she can either join or we can tack time on the backend. In addition, I am going to connect Steve and Daniel so they can meet in person on Tuesday ? I likely will coordinate that so that Steve joins before or after I meet with Daniel in case HRC wants to see both. cdm','Tuesday with Daniel Yohannes and perhaps steve radletLona Daniel Yohannes will be in town on Tuesday. Not sure how hectic HRC\'s day is but would be good to have her get 30 minutes with him. I am going to schedule 30 minutes with him so she can either join or we can tack time on the backend. In addition, I am going to connect Steve and Daniel so they can meet in person on Tuesday ? I likely will coordinate that so that Steve joins before or after I meet with Daniel in case HRC wants to see both. cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3016 - C05764880.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3016 - C05764880.txt','ScheduleWe\'ll follow up. I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?','ScheduleWe\'ll follow up. I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3017 - C05764882.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3017 - C05764882.txt','ScheduleWill do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?','ScheduleWill do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3018 - C05764883.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3018 - C05764883.txt','President\'s remarks on Middle EastThought they were just right. 67 and Jerusalem for Pals. Jewish state and no preconditions for Bibi. Now, both parties can say they got what they need, which hopefully creates some space to begin negotiations. Sandy This is written from my BlackBerry.','President\'s remarks on Middle EastThought they were just right. 67 and Jerusalem for Pals. Jewish state and no preconditions for Bibi. Now, both parties can say they got what they need, which hopefully creates some space to begin negotiations. Sandy This is written from my BlackBerry.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3019 - C05764885.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3019 - C05764885.txt','Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve Radlet Fwd: Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve RadletCheryl, Thank You again. Steve, I am absolutely delighted to have you in our team. You come with a great credential and I am very thankful to Secretary Clinton, and Cheryl for bringing you to MCC. We have a lot of work ahead of us but together I believe we could bring MCC to the next stage. I will be in DC starting early next week and will let you know in advance so that we could spend time together. If you need to reach me, please feel free to call me anytime at Thank You. Daniel Cheryl, thanks for connecting us. More importantly, thanks to Secretary Clinton and to you for your confidence in us as we move forward with the MCC. It\'s a very exciting time, and a very exciting challenge! Daniel, I am very pleased to meet you virtually, and look forward to meeting you in person next week. Please let me know a convenient time and we\'ll get together. It is probably best to use my personal email so my current colleagues don\'t get too jumpy! So you can reach me at: Thanks! Daniel and Steve: First, congratulations to you both. The Secretary is very excited about your pending service as CEO and Deputy at the MCC. She knows that you will do a great job in providing the vision, leadership and support MCC deserves in navigating the complex world of elevating development in the context of our foreign policy. I wanted to introduce the two of you by email so you could reach out to each other and coordinate connecting. I know Daniel will be in Washington starting next week for a period, and will be coordinating with you all to schedule time to see you as convenient. I know the Secretary also will want to make sure she has a chance to connect with you both as well. Looking forward to next week. Best. cdm','Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve Radlet Fwd: Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve RadletCheryl, Thank You again. Steve, I am absolutely delighted to have you in our team. You come with a great credential and I am very thankful to Secretary Clinton, and Cheryl for bringing you to MCC. We have a lot of work ahead of us but together I believe we could bring MCC to the next stage. I will be in DC starting early next week and will let you know in advance so that we could spend time together. If you need to reach me, please feel free to call me anytime at Thank You. Daniel Cheryl, thanks for connecting us. More importantly, thanks to Secretary Clinton and to you for your confidence in us as we move forward with the MCC. It\'s a very exciting time, and a very exciting challenge! Daniel, I am very pleased to meet you virtually, and look forward to meeting you in person next week. Please let me know a convenient time and we\'ll get together. It is probably best to use my personal email so my current colleagues don\'t get too jumpy! So you can reach me at: Thanks! Daniel and Steve: First, congratulations to you both. The Secretary is very excited about your pending service as CEO and Deputy at the MCC. She knows that you will do a great job in providing the vision, leadership and support MCC deserves in navigating the complex world of elevating development in the context of our foreign policy. I wanted to introduce the two of you by email so you could reach out to each other and coordinate connecting. I know Daniel will be in Washington starting next week for a period, and will be coordinating with you all to schedule time to see you as convenient. I know the Secretary also will want to make sure she has a chance to connect with you both as well. Looking forward to next week. Best. cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('302 - C05758406.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\302 - C05758406.txt','QuestionSo, neither option was mentioned it was my administration which may mean they\'ll pursue out of WH. What do you know?','QuestionSo, neither option was mentioned; it was \"my administration\" which may mean they\'ll pursue out of WH. What do you know?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3020 - C05764886.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3020 - C05764886.txt','Fwd: Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve Radlet Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve RadletCheryl, thanks for connecting us. More importantly, thanks to Secretary Clinton and to you for your confidence in us as we move forward with the MCC. It\'s a very exciting time, and a very exciting challenge! Daniel, I am very pleased to meet you virtually, and look forward to meeting you in person next week. Please let me know a convenient time and we\'ll get together. It is probably best to use my personal email so my current colleagues don\'t get too jumpy! So you can reach me at: Thanks! Steve Daniel and Steve: First, congratulations to you both. The Secretary is very excited about your pending service as CEO and Deputy at the MCC. She knows that you will do a great job in providing the vision, leadership and support MCC deserves in navigating the complex world of elevating development in the context of our foreign policy. I wanted to introduce the two of you by email so you could reach out to each other and coordinate connecting. I know Daniel will be in Washington starting next week for a period, and will be coordinating with you all to schedule time to see you as convenient. I know the Secretary also will want to make sure she has a chance to connect with you both as well.','Fwd: Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve Radlet Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve RadletCheryl, thanks for connecting us. More importantly, thanks to Secretary Clinton and to you for your confidence in us as we move forward with the MCC. It\'s a very exciting time, and a very exciting challenge! Daniel, I am very pleased to meet you virtually, and look forward to meeting you in person next week. Please let me know a convenient time and we\'ll get together. It is probably best to use my personal email so my current colleagues don\'t get too jumpy! So you can reach me at: Thanks! Steve Daniel and Steve: First, congratulations to you both. The Secretary is very excited about your pending service as CEO and Deputy at the MCC. She knows that you will do a great job in providing the vision, leadership and support MCC deserves in navigating the complex world of elevating development in the context of our foreign policy. I wanted to introduce the two of you by email so you could reach out to each other and coordinate connecting. I know Daniel will be in Washington starting next week for a period, and will be coordinating with you all to schedule time to see you as convenient. I know the Secretary also will want to make sure she has a chance to connect with you both as well.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3021 - C05764887.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3021 - C05764887.txt','Jirns bilatsU asked who he met with today: Montenegrin Prime Minister Djukanovic Croatian Foreign Minister Jandrokovic Cypriot FM Kyprianou Serbian Foreign Minister Jeremic Swedish Foreign Minister Bildt Bosnian President Silajdzic Macedonian President Ivanov','Jirns bilatsU asked who he met with today: Montenegrin Prime Minister Djukanovic Croatian Foreign Minister Jandrokovic Cypriot FM Kyprianou Serbian Foreign Minister Jeremic Swedish Foreign Minister Bildt Bosnian President Silajdzic Macedonian President Ivanov','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3022 - C05764889.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3022 - C05764889.txt','Mandatory Retirement provisions of the Foreign Service Act22 USC  4052. Mandatory retirement (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any participant shall be retired from the Service at the end of the month in which the participant has reached age 65 and has at least 5 years of service credit toward retirement under the System (excluding military and naval service), and shall receive retirement benefits in accordance with section 4046 of this title. (2) [TEXT RELATED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OMMITTED] (b) (1) Any participant who is otherwise required to retire under subsection (a) of this section while occupying a position to which he or she was appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, may continue to serve until that appointment is terminated. (2) Whenever the Secretary determines it to be in the public interest, any participant who is otherwise required to retire under subsection (a) of this section may be retained on active service for a period not to exceed 5 years. (3) Any participant who completes a period of service authorized by this subsection shall be retired at the end of the month in which such authorized service is completed.','Mandatory Retirement provisions of the Foreign Service Act22 USC  4052. Mandatory retirement (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any participant shall be retired from the Service at the end of the month in which the participant has reached age 65 and has at least 5 years of service credit toward retirement under the System (excluding military and naval service), and shall receive retirement benefits in accordance with section 4046 of this title. (2) [TEXT RELATED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OMMITTED] (b) (1) Any participant who is otherwise required to retire under subsection (a) of this section while occupying a position to which he or she was appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, may continue to serve until that appointment is terminated. (2) Whenever the Secretary determines it to be in the public interest, any participant who is otherwise required to retire under subsection (a) of this section may be retained on active service for a period not to exceed 5 years. (3) Any participant who completes a period of service authorized by this subsection shall be retired at the end of the month in which such authorized service is completed.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3023 - C05764891.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3023 - C05764891.txt','ScheduleI got the invite for she schwarzenegger conf last night. Its in calif from sept 29-oct 2nd. III get info to both of u Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?','ScheduleI got the invite for she schwarzenegger conf last night. Its in calif from sept 29-oct 2nd. III get info to both of u Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3024 - C05764892.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3024 - C05764892.txt','Guardian front page tomorrow also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen. But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable. Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time. He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution. In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. My sight is not at all deteriorating, he told NBC.','Guardian front page tomorrow; also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: \"I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen.\" But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: \"In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable.\" Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting \"the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time\". He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. \"I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution.\" In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. \"My sight is not at all deteriorating,\" he told NBC.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3025 - C05764894.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3025 - C05764894.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars. Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of Dead Aid, the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\" Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of \"Dead Aid\", the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3026 - C05764896.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3026 - C05764896.txt','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left the special relationship at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone, the source said. There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off. The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would spend all day Friday together. However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left \"the special relationship\" at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. \"It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone,\" the source said. \"There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off.\" The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would \"spend all day Friday together.\" However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3027 - C05764898.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3027 - C05764898.txt','ScheduleYes, Thursday\'s PC is scheduled to end at 6pm so the 7pm shuttle. With regard to Wednesday, I have reached out to the WH about and will be sure to report back as soon as they suggest a time. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Also, once we know what time I need to be in DC, I\'ll need a shuttle time. And I want to lock in my return to NY on Thursday. Do you know what time I can take a shuttle on Thursday? Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list','ScheduleYes, Thursday\'s PC is scheduled to end at 6pm so the 7pm shuttle. With regard to Wednesday, I have reached out to the WH about and will be sure to report back as soon as they suggest a time. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Also, once we know what time I need to be in DC, I\'ll need a shuttle time. And I want to lock in my return to NY on Thursday. Do you know what time I can take a shuttle on Thursday? Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3028 - C05764902.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3028 - C05764902.txt','NYTFyi FYI, I have been informed by Eric Schmitt of the New York Times that the story regarding possible end use agreement violations will run in tomorrow\'s paper. Based on a number of interactions over the past 48 hours, it will focus on the array of Pakistan\'s efforts, including possible reconfiguration of US-provided systems without prior authorization, to develop land-attack offensive missile options. The story will mention US-provided and indigenous Pakistani systems. In response, we have highlighted the fact that we take this seriously we took aggressive action when we became aware of developments we proactively engaged Pakistan at the highest levels we kept Congress fully informed and that Pakistan has responded to our concerns and that there will be mutually-agreed inspections to address our concerns. 321','NYTFyi FYI, I have been informed by Eric Schmitt of the New York Times that the story regarding possible end use agreement violations will run in tomorrow\'s paper. Based on a number of interactions over the past 48 hours, it will focus on the array of Pakistan\'s efforts, including possible reconfiguration of US-provided systems without prior authorization, to develop land-attack offensive missile options. The story will mention US-provided and indigenous Pakistani systems. In response, we have highlighted the fact that we take this seriously; we took aggressive action when we became aware of developments; we proactively engaged Pakistan at the highest levels; we kept Congress fully informed; and that Pakistan has responded to our concerns and that there will be mutually-agreed inspections to address our concerns. 321','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3029 - C05764903.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3029 - C05764903.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidOk. PIs print for me and review for CGI speech. Fyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World <http://www.philanthrocapitalism.net/> . The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week <http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.orgiournneetings/meeting_annual.asp?Section=OurMeetings&PageTitle=CGI%20An nual%20Meeting> may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dynkontent/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111602039.html> , fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars.','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidOk. PIs print for me and review for CGI speech. Fyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World <http://www.philanthrocapitalism.net/> . The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week <http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.orgiournneetings/meeting_annual.asp?Section=OurMeetings&PageTitle=CGI%20An nual%20Meeting> may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dynkontent/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111602039.html> , fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\"','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('303 - C05758408.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\303 - C05758408.txt','StuffThx. I have them all. These are the documents you should have. 1) HFAC remarks by courier 2) Mitchell Report by courier 3) Verma Q and A by fax 4) Cabinet statement by fax','StuffThx. I have them all. These are the documents you should have. 1) HFAC remarks by courier 2) Mitchell Report by courier 3) Verma Q and A by fax 4) Cabinet statement by fax','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3030 - C05764904.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3030 - C05764904.txt','Noori Ali Noori AllOk I hope there\'s something we can do. Let\'s discuss soon. Yes, I read the story yesterday and have been in touch with Glamour and our post. I think her family needs to be compensated in some way because they raise feeding her and transportation as expenses they can\'t meet in order to send her to school. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Do you recall Noori Ali(?), the ten year old Yemeni girl who got herself divorced? I met her at the Glamour awards last year. There was a CNN story last few days about how unhappy she is, still living at home, not attending school and quite angry that her life is not better. Is there any way we can help her? Could we get her to the US for counselling and education? 322','Noori Ali Noori AllOk I hope there\'s something we can do. Let\'s discuss soon. Yes, I read the story yesterday and have been in touch with Glamour and our post. I think her family needs to be compensated in some way because they raise feeding her and transportation as expenses they can\'t meet in order to send her to school. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Do you recall Noori Ali(?), the ten year old Yemeni girl who got herself divorced? I met her at the Glamour awards last year. There was a CNN story last few days about how unhappy she is, still living at home, not attending school and quite angry that her life is not better. Is there any way we can help her? Could we get her to the US for counselling and education? 322','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3031 - C05764905.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3031 - C05764905.txt','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesWASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down, one senior administration official said. Their energies are misdirected. At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon. 323','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesWASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. \"There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down,\" one senior administration official said. \"Their energies are misdirected.\" At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon. 323','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3032 - C05764907.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3032 - C05764907.txt','OprahFor oprah, Monday is better. rm going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 327','OprahFor oprah, Monday is better. rm going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 327','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3033 - C05764908.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3033 - C05764908.txt','BanThe best option for ban for the food security meeting is saturday afternoon at 4pm. Cheryl wants to confirm. U ok if I move forward?','BanThe best option for ban for the food security meeting is saturday afternoon at 4pm. Cheryl wants to confirm. U ok if I move forward?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3034 - C05764909.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3034 - C05764909.txt','Call from AriasFyi B6 Kelly, Craig A Webster, Christopher W I just received a call from Arias. He expressed his appreciation for everything the US had done in support of democracy in Honduras. He said the recent tough messages by Insulza, OAS Ambassadors and USG officials. strengthened by US sanctions, was having an impact on the M regime. He praised our decision to close the consulate and urged that we also move to take away tourist and business visas from key regime members and supporters. I told him we were working on implementing the visa and other measures which I expected could be announced soon. Arias was critical of Z saying his recent public statements continued to be unhelpful. He described Z\'s statement advocating the death penalty (presumably to apply to his political enemies) and asking for the extension of his term in office as disastrous. He said that Insulza had made the right call by not allowing Z to address the OASGA. We agreed the influence of FM Rodas over Z was highly negative, I told Arias I would be back in Honduras tomorrow and planned in the coming days to press influential political, business and civil society and urge support for the immediate signing of the Si Accord. Arias and I agreed to stay in close touch in the coming days. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa 329','Call from AriasFyi B6 Kelly, Craig A; Webster, Christopher W; I just received a call from Arias. He expressed his appreciation for everything the US had done in support of democracy in Honduras. He said the recent tough messages by Insulza, OAS Ambassadors and USG officials. strengthened by US sanctions, was having an impact on the M regime. He praised our decision to close the consulate and urged that we also move to take away tourist and business visas from key regime members and supporters. I told him we were working on implementing the visa and other measures which I expected could be announced soon. Arias was critical of Z saying his recent public statements continued to be unhelpful. He described Z\'s statement advocating the death penalty (presumably to apply to his political enemies) and asking for the extension of his term in office as \"disastrous\". He said that Insulza had made the right call by not allowing Z to address the OASGA. We agreed the influence of FM Rodas over Z was highly negative, I told Arias I would be back in Honduras tomorrow and planned in the coming days to press influential political, business and civil society and urge support for the immediate signing of the Si Accord. Arias and I agreed to stay in close touch in the coming days. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa 329','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3035 - C05764911.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3035 - C05764911.txt','Honduras: Maybe, maybeFyi Attached is from Lew Amselem, our rep to OAS. He gives a readout of his conversation today with Arias Accord negotiator Jon Biehl. Some nice comments about S from Biehi and Arias. I will forward another note from Hugo Llorens with similar message. Best, ck','Honduras: Maybe, maybeFyi Attached is from Lew Amselem, our rep to OAS. He gives a readout of his conversation today with Arias Accord negotiator Jon Biehl. Some nice comments about S from Biehi and Arias. I will forward another note from Hugo Llorens with similar message. Best, ck','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3036 - C05764912.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3036 - C05764912.txt','OprahLisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 111','OprahLisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 111','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3037 - C05764913.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3037 - C05764913.txt','OprahThe dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 333','OprahThe dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 333','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3038 - C05764914.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3038 - C05764914.txt','OprahChecking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. .10,41 Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 335','OprahChecking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. .10,41 Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 335','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3039 - C05764915.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3039 - C05764915.txt','OprahHe\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 337','OprahHe\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 337','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('304 - C05758409.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\304 - C05758409.txt','Re: FW: B5Let\'s just go w FYI B6','Re: FW: B5Let\'s just go w FYI B6','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3040 - C05764916.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3040 - C05764916.txt','OprahCan we set up turkish fm call tomorrow? Ok. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you as B6 He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? 338 The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 339','OprahCan we set up turkish fm call tomorrow? Ok. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you as B6 He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? 338 The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 339','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3041 - C05764920.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3041 - C05764920.txt','Cell number for Terry MurrayWill update in your rolodex here, too. B6 Lau.ren. Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton JilotyLC@state.gov 148','Cell number for Terry MurrayWill update in your rolodex here, too. B6 Lau.ren. Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton JilotyLC@state.gov 148','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3042 - C05764921.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3042 - C05764921.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callProblem is, we need to get the statement out tomorrow (Aug 31), so that six weeks falls on Oct 12 ? before the soccer match. Even in best of worlds this will require further haggling with other side over next 24 hours, so I fear if she doesn\'t call til afternoon on 31st (Turkey/Armenia time) we won\'t get it done. If she really can\'t do it today would suggest Jim do so (could blame Kennedy funeral) because we need to try this today. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 341','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callProblem is, we need to get the statement out tomorrow (Aug 31), so that \"six weeks\" falls on Oct 12 ? before the soccer match. Even in best of worlds this will require further haggling with other side over next 24 hours, so I fear if she doesn\'t call til afternoon on 31st (Turkey/Armenia time) we won\'t get it done. If she really can\'t do it today would suggest Jim do so (could blame Kennedy funeral) because we need to try this today. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 341','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3043 - C05764922.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3043 - C05764922.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callWe\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? 342','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callWe\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? 342','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3044 - C05764924.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3044 - C05764924.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callHe can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 346','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callHe can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 346','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3045 - C05764925.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3045 - C05764925.txt','Monday scheduleNot yet cause I\'m sure it will be fine Oprahs people haven\'t confirmed they can do it in hamptons yet As soon as they do, I will call her Did you talk w Lisa about their house? We are waiting for oprahs team to confirm that they can do in hamptons tomorrow. Aside from that, we have the following calls: 1.Kouchner 2.Jack and Cheryl to discuss his upcoming trip 3. Susan Rice if u want. They suggested monday. 4. Jones: he can do shortly after 9am. He\'s flying to poland. I can lock in 9:30. Am I doing anything about mitchell?','Monday scheduleNot yet cause I\'m sure it will be fine Oprahs people haven\'t confirmed they can do it in hamptons yet As soon as they do, I will call her Did you talk w Lisa about their house? We are waiting for oprahs team to confirm that they can do in hamptons tomorrow. Aside from that, we have the following calls: 1.Kouchner 2.Jack and Cheryl to discuss his upcoming trip 3. Susan Rice if u want. They suggested monday. 4. Jones: he can do shortly after 9am. He\'s flying to poland. I can lock in 9:30. Am I doing anything about mitchell?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3046 - C05764926.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3046 - C05764926.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callI left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? 348 She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? 349','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callI left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? 348 She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? 349','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3047 - C05764927.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3047 - C05764927.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w the yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia /ci We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 353','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w the yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia /ci We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 353','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3048 - C05764928.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3048 - C05764928.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callAhmet What is FM\'s first name? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callAhmet What is FM\'s first name? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3049 - C05764929.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3049 - C05764929.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w the yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. Asa Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 359','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w the yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. Asa Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 359','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('305 - C05758410.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\305 - C05758410.txt','TestimonyI had asked for a snapshot of statistics about Dept and AID--facts and figures. Can you have one for me this am so I can see what else should be in it?','TestimonyI had asked for a snapshot of statistics about Dept and AID--facts and figures. Can you have one for me this am so I can see what else should be in it?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3050 - C05764930.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3050 - C05764930.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callThey r standing by Be sure Phil et. al. get the memcon. Ahmet What is FM\'s first name? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. 361 Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 362','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callThey r standing by Be sure Phil et. al. get the memcon. Ahmet What is FM\'s first name? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. 361 Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 362','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3051 - C05764931.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3051 - C05764931.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? lAct She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? lAct She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3052 - C05764932.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3052 - C05764932.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callPhil is GordonPH@state.gov What is Gordon\'s email? I couldn\'t get address off this traffic. B6 167 B6 No I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w the yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 370','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callPhil is GordonPH@state.gov What is Gordon\'s email? I couldn\'t get address off this traffic. B6 167 B6 No I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w the yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 370','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3053 - C05764933.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3053 - C05764933.txt','TomorrowOprah just confirmed. So we can do the following - 9am kouchner call - 9:30am Jones call - 10am jack and cheryl call - press briefing call for oprah - will have hair and makeup come to house around 11. - interview at lisa at around 12:30 or 1. Does that work? We can start whole daye later too.','TomorrowOprah just confirmed. So we can do the following - 9am kouchner call - 9:30am Jones call - 10am jack and cheryl call - press briefing call for oprah - will have hair and makeup come to house around 11. - interview at lisa at around 12:30 or 1. Does that work? We can start whole daye later too.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3054 - C05764934.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3054 - C05764934.txt','Holbrooke Summary - attached and below Holbrooke docAttachments: Holbrooke points.docx Holbrooke\'s Contributions on Af/Pak Holbrooke has assembled an unprecedented interagency team to carry out the work on Af/Pak ? a whole-of-government team in DC and a reorganized and reenergized U.S. mission in Kabul. Holbrooke\'s team is actually getting things done, including the implementation of more than 20 detailed action plans. Some examples of the work thus far: ? The civilian surge in Afghanistan is on pace to meet targets by end of year. ? Our approach to assistance in Afghanistan has changed dramatically, both through the consolidation of efforts under Tony Wayne and the review (and sometimes rejection) of assistance contracts. ? ? Holbrooke has opened and is actively pursuing R/R channels. ? The swift and comprehensive U.S. response helped alleviate and reduce the impact of the Swat refugee crisis. ? ? The trilateral meetings have helped create conditions for progress on key cross-border issues. )11 Sullivan, Jacob J As we discussed, here is an updated and reconceptualized Holbrooke doc. B6','Holbrooke Summary - attached and below Holbrooke docAttachments: Holbrooke points.docx Holbrooke\'s Contributions on Af/Pak Holbrooke has assembled an unprecedented interagency team to carry out the work on Af/Pak ? a whole-of-government team in DC and a reorganized and reenergized U.S. mission in Kabul. Holbrooke\'s team is actually getting things done, including the implementation of more than 20 detailed action plans. Some examples of the work thus far: ? The civilian surge in Afghanistan is on pace to meet targets by end of year. ? Our approach to assistance in Afghanistan has changed dramatically, both through the consolidation of efforts under Tony Wayne and the review (and sometimes rejection) of assistance contracts. ? ? Holbrooke has opened and is actively pursuing R/R channels. ? The swift and comprehensive U.S. response helped alleviate and reduce the impact of the Swat refugee crisis. ? ? The trilateral meetings have helped create conditions for progress on key cross-border issues. )11 Sullivan, Jacob J As we discussed, here is an updated and reconceptualized Holbrooke doc. B6','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3057 - C05764940.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3057 - C05764940.txt','Monday8:30am call with mitchell 9am secure call with jack and cdm to follow 9:30am call with jones 10am call with kouchner Hairdresser coming at 11am We will do a call with melane and pir and I am getting paper for oprah interview. .an','Monday8:30am call with mitchell 9am secure call with jack and cdm to follow 9:30am call with jones 10am call with kouchner Hairdresser coming at 11am We will do a call with melane and pir and I am getting paper for oprah interview. .an','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3058 - C05764944.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3058 - C05764944.txt','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"\"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3059 - C05764946.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3059 - C05764946.txt','LastlyTo state the very obvious, you are not only speaking as the Secretary of State, but as a mother to an audience of mothers ---','LastlyTo state the very obvious, you are not only speaking as the Secretary of State, but as a mother to an audience of mothers ---','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('306 - C05758411.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\306 - C05758411.txt','TestimonyI would also like an updated list of all the FMs, DMs and heads of State w whom I\'ve met.','TestimonyI would also like an updated list of all the FMs, DMs and heads of State w whom I\'ve met.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3061 - C05764951.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3061 - C05764951.txt','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3064 - C05764955.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3064 - C05764955.txt','HarkinTom harkin called office twice during Cell: Home: AM','HarkinTom harkin called office twice during Cell: Home: AM','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3066 - C05764961.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3066 - C05764961.txt','New callJim steinberg asking to talk to you. He\'s at his office till 4 and then on cell. Ops can track him down whenever u r ready.','New callJim steinberg asking to talk to you. He\'s at his office till 4 and then on cell. Ops can track him down whenever u r ready.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3067 - C05764963.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3067 - C05764963.txt','Women\'s eventsI\'ve had wonderfully constructive conversations with him and we\'ve got, what we both think is a terrific plan, but he really needs to present it to you. Once we have your feedback, we can move on all of this. It\'s all very exciting and he\'s the best. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Doug--I\'d like to discuss when you are here for Capricia\'s swearing in. I\'m copying Lona and Melanne so they can schedule. All the best, H Hi! Hope you all are getting some R&R as the summer wanes. Your Africa trip has generated a lot of visibility and momentum on women\'s issues. I wanted to follow up on an idea we discussed, when we met a few months ago, for raising the profile of women\'s issues and creating a unique platform for you in the U.S. You may recall that Melanne and I were developing ideas for holding events to connect people working on women\'s issues around the world, and to raise the visibility of the issues in the US.','Women\'s eventsI\'ve had wonderfully constructive conversations with him and we\'ve got, what we both think is a terrific plan, but he really needs to present it to you. Once we have your feedback, we can move on all of this. It\'s all very exciting and he\'s the best. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Doug--I\'d like to discuss when you are here for Capricia\'s swearing in. I\'m copying Lona and Melanne so they can schedule. All the best, H Hi! Hope you all are getting some R&R as the summer wanes. Your Africa trip has generated a lot of visibility and momentum on women\'s issues. I wanted to follow up on an idea we discussed, when we met a few months ago, for raising the profile of women\'s issues and creating a unique platform for you in the U.S. You may recall that Melanne and I were developing ideas for holding events to connect people working on women\'s issues around the world, and to raise the visibility of the issues in the US.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3068 - C05764964.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3068 - C05764964.txt','Women\'s eventsI have been trying, but the first feedback I got was maybe he should meet with Cheryl, et al. Frankly, he is following up on his last conversation with you so we should just all get together with you. I will get with Lona today. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov PIs work out a time for us to meet w him. I\'ve had wonderfully constructive conversations with him and we\'ve got, what we both think is a terrific plan, but he really needs to present it to you. Once we have your feedback, we can move on all of this. It\'s all very exciting and he\'s the best. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Doug--I\'d like to discuss when you are here for Capricia\'s swearing in. I\'m copying Lona and Melanne so they can schedule. All the best, H Hil Hope you all are getting some R&R as the summer wanes. Your Africa trip has generated a lot of visibility and momentum on women\'s issues. I wanted to follow up on an idea we discussed, when we met a few months ago, for raising the profile of women\'s issues and creating a unique platform for you in the U.S. You may recall that Melanne and I were developing ideas for holding events to connect people working on women\'s issues around the world, and to raise the visibility of the issues in the US. Whitney Williams has joined us to flesh out a vision for a series of conferences that would bring together policymakers and experts from the field with women you have met around the world - and people at the grassroots level in this country. Each conference would be followed by a special event featuring musical, cultural and culinary celebrities (yep, celebrity chefs) from the U.S. and other countries to generate visibility online and in the entertainment media, which would reach a lot more people than the policy conference alone. These events would create connections among people who often work in isolation, and generate ideas for improving policies and practices. They\'d also inspire and engage a whole new generation to get involved in global women\'s issues. This approach ? bringing together policy, grassroots and entertainment aspects ? isn\'t being done by anyone else in the development space. It would be a great way to raise the visibility of the issues, and your work on them, here at home. We could put on several over the next year, with one on the 15th Anniversary of your UN speech in Beijing.','Women\'s eventsI have been trying, but the first feedback I got was maybe he should meet with Cheryl, et al. Frankly, he is following up on his last conversation with you so we should just all get together with you. I will get with Lona today. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov PIs work out a time for us to meet w him. I\'ve had wonderfully constructive conversations with him and we\'ve got, what we both think is a terrific plan, but he really needs to present it to you. Once we have your feedback, we can move on all of this. It\'s all very exciting and he\'s the best. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Doug--I\'d like to discuss when you are here for Capricia\'s swearing in. I\'m copying Lona and Melanne so they can schedule. All the best, H Hil Hope you all are getting some R&R as the summer wanes. Your Africa trip has generated a lot of visibility and momentum on women\'s issues. I wanted to follow up on an idea we discussed, when we met a few months ago, for raising the profile of women\'s issues and creating a unique platform for you in the U.S. You may recall that Melanne and I were developing ideas for holding events to connect people working on women\'s issues around the world, and to raise the visibility of the issues in the US. Whitney Williams has joined us to flesh out a vision for a series of conferences that would bring together policymakers and experts from the field with women you have met around the world - and people at the grassroots level in this country. Each conference would be followed by a special event featuring musical, cultural and culinary celebrities (yep, celebrity chefs) from the U.S. and other countries to generate visibility online and in the entertainment media, which would reach a lot more people than the policy conference alone. These events would create connections among people who often work in isolation, and generate ideas for improving policies and practices. They\'d also inspire and engage a whole new generation to get involved in global women\'s issues. This approach ? bringing together policy, grassroots and entertainment aspects ? isn\'t being done by anyone else in the development space. It would be a great way to raise the visibility of the issues, and your work on them, here at home. We could put on several over the next year, with one on the 15th Anniversary of your UN speech in Beijing.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3069 - C05764965.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3069 - C05764965.txt','When can we talk today?Potus may call through ops b/w 1 and 6 pm','When can we talk today?Potus may call through ops b/w 1 and 6 pm','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('307 - C05758412.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\307 - C05758412.txt','Call listPls put Michelle Fluornoy at DOD on list.','Call listPls put Michelle Fluornoy at DOD on list.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3072 - C05764968.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3072 - C05764968.txt','HaitiMills, Cheryl D B6 I\'ve heard that both the PM and the Finance Minister will resign next week. I\'m copying Jon so he can tell Bill.','HaitiMills, Cheryl D B6 I\'ve heard that both the PM and the Finance Minister will resign next week. I\'m copying Jon so he can tell Bill.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3075 - C05764971.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3075 - C05764971.txt','Weighing in with MichelettiCraig: Thanks for the support. Again we are meeting w many people in the business community, as well as political and civil leaders to make the case for an agreement. We will report on the results. Hugo Hugo: I just wanted to confirm to you that up here we have reached out to Canada, Mexico, Panama, Colombia and Peru, urging them to weigh in with Micheletti. The idea of course is to have M hear from governments that have high credibility with the de factor. We will follow up to see if contacts are made. All the best, ck','Weighing in with MichelettiCraig: Thanks for the support. Again we are meeting w many people in the business community, as well as political and civil leaders to make the case for an agreement. We will report on the results. Hugo Hugo: I just wanted to confirm to you that up here we have reached out to Canada, Mexico, Panama, Colombia and Peru, urging them to weigh in with Micheletti. The idea of course is to have M hear from governments that have high credibility with the de factor. We will follow up to see if contacts are made. All the best, ck','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3076 - C05764973.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3076 - C05764973.txt','Shannon & Valenzuela -- DeMint Staff MtgFyi Cheryl, Rich and I met this morning with Chris Socha, Senator DeMint\'s foreign policy staffer. We took the opportunity to discuss the nominations of Tom Shannon and Arturo Valenzuela. As you know, DeMint has been very outspoken regarding Zelaya\'s ouster in Honduras. With respect to Tom, it appears as though little has changed - DeMint still appears to be insisting on some amount of floor debate followed by a roll call vote on the nomination. How much time and when is still something that needs to be worked out. We\'ve been following up on our end, but the DeMint camp has slow walked things a bit. We expect to come to some agreement when the Senate reconvenes. Arturo\'s nomination is in a different posture. As we approached the Senate\'s August recess, there appeared to be some loosening of DeMint\'s hold on him. After speaking with DeMint\'s staff, we\'re still hopeful that we could get Arturo confirmed by either voice vote or by unanimous consent when the Senate returns. However, Chris warned that DeMint is monitoring closely the Administration\'s position with regards to sanctions. He warned that if a coup determination is made and new sanctions levied, this could very well have an adverse impact on how Arturo\'s nomination moves forward. We wanted to alert you to this latter point because we understand a determination from L could be coming down shortly. DeMint\'s staffer explained that the Senator would welcome a call from either S or Deputy Steinberg, and he thought a call could go a long way to freeing up Arturo\'s nomination. We\'re preparing a call sheet for Deputy Steinberg. Thanks. Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary for Senate Affairs Bureau of Legislative Affairs U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2645 rodriguezme@state.gov 412','Shannon & Valenzuela -- DeMint Staff MtgFyi Cheryl, Rich and I met this morning with Chris Socha, Senator DeMint\'s foreign policy staffer. We took the opportunity to discuss the nominations of Tom Shannon and Arturo Valenzuela. As you know, DeMint has been very outspoken regarding Zelaya\'s ouster in Honduras. With respect to Tom, it appears as though little has changed - DeMint still appears to be insisting on some amount of floor debate followed by a roll call vote on the nomination. How much time and when is still something that needs to be worked out. We\'ve been following up on our end, but the DeMint camp has slow walked things a bit. We expect to come to some agreement when the Senate reconvenes. Arturo\'s nomination is in a different posture. As we approached the Senate\'s August recess, there appeared to be some loosening of DeMint\'s hold on him. After speaking with DeMint\'s staff, we\'re still hopeful that we could get Arturo confirmed by either voice vote or by unanimous consent when the Senate returns. However, Chris warned that DeMint is monitoring closely the Administration\'s position with regards to sanctions. He warned that if a coup determination is made and new sanctions levied, this could very well have an adverse impact on how Arturo\'s nomination moves forward. We wanted to alert you to this latter point because we understand a determination from L could be coming down shortly. DeMint\'s staffer explained that the Senator would welcome a call from either S or Deputy Steinberg, and he thought a call could go a long way to freeing up Arturo\'s nomination. We\'re preparing a call sheet for Deputy Steinberg. Thanks. Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary for Senate Affairs Bureau of Legislative Affairs U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2645 rodriguezme@state.gov 412','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3077 - C05764974.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3077 - C05764974.txt','Another callYes--at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.','Another callYes--at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3078 - C05764975.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3078 - C05764975.txt','Another callWhat about John Kerry--can he be included? Ok its now going to be: Ambassadors Eikenberry, Ricciardone, and tim Carney who\'s are all at embassy kabul. Yes--at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.','Another callWhat about John Kerry--can he be included? Ok its now going to be: Ambassadors Eikenberry, Ricciardone, and tim Carney who\'s are all at embassy kabul. Yes--at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3079 - C05764976.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3079 - C05764976.txt','Another callThey will. Ask ops to call me when the call is ready. Yes What about John Kerry--can he be included? Ok its now going to be: Ambassadors Eikenberry, Ricciardone, and tim Carney who\'s are all at embassy kabul. Yes?at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.','Another callThey will. Ask ops to call me when the call is ready. Yes What about John Kerry--can he be included? Ok its now going to be: Ambassadors Eikenberry, Ricciardone, and tim Carney who\'s are all at embassy kabul. Yes?at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('308 - C05758414.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\308 - C05758414.txt','toniteOk to all. Fyi ? lauren will meet you at the Renwick, will have your remarks. Per your request, we have set up a hearing call tonite. 9:15pm ok? Isabelle at 7:45.','toniteOk to all. Fyi ? lauren will meet you at the Renwick, will have your remarks. Per your request, we have set up a hearing call tonite. 9:15pm ok? Isabelle at 7:45.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3080 - C05764977.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3080 - C05764977.txt','Another callWhat about John Kerry--can he be included? Ok its now going to be: Ambassadors Eikenberry, Ricciardone, and tim Carney who\'s are all at embassy kabul. Yes?at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.','Another callWhat about John Kerry--can he be included? Ok its now going to be: Ambassadors Eikenberry, Ricciardone, and tim Carney who\'s are all at embassy kabul. Yes?at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3081 - C05764980.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3081 - C05764980.txt','RingersAttachments: IMG00101-20091017-1749jpg I\'m reading an old Entertainment Weekly and came across a promotional photo of Hope Davis and Dennis Quaid as you and President Clinton (along with Michael Sheen and Helen McCrory as the Blairs), for the HBO movie called The Special Relationship (due in the spring) - thought you\'d get a kick out of seeing a photo of the photo, attached In the caption, Hope Davis says, They made special teeth for me because Hillary\'s are very unique. When I popped them in, I suddenly looked very much like her.','RingersAttachments: IMG00101-20091017-1749jpg I\'m reading an old Entertainment Weekly and came across a promotional photo of Hope Davis and Dennis Quaid as you and President Clinton (along with Michael Sheen and Helen McCrory as the Blairs), for the HBO movie called \"The Special Relationship\" (due in the spring) - thought you\'d get a kick out of seeing a photo of the photo, attached In the caption, Hope Davis says, \"They made special teeth for me because Hillary\'s are very unique. When I popped them in, I suddenly looked very much like her.\"','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3082 - C05764985.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3082 - C05764985.txt','A request for MondayPer my prior email Cdm Erica, we are of course always ready to help. But I have to say the way in which these papers have been tasked has been, frankly, chaotic. For two Fridays in a row we were sent taskers after 9 or 10 pm with short deadlines, and fulfillment of one set of requirements has only led to another. We also note that there has not generally been an effort to distinguish among bureaus in terms of substantive responsibilities and NEA has repeatedly had to refer USUN-W to other bureaus, especially PRM and somewhat mystifyingly, 10. I am honestly not quite sure what is needed now. There is already an 10-drafted paper on Israel in the UN that I cleared Friday evening. Are you asking us to script her on that topic for her meetings? I doubt very much that Ambassador Rice\'s interlocutors will seek to draw her into a discussion of the Israeli or Palestinian economies and I can\'t think why she would raise that topic with them and what policy points we would expect her to make in the context of her visit. If you really need background papers on the two economies, we can give you them. We\'ll work on the BCLs at 00B Monday with input from posts. Our aim is to provide Amb Rice maximum support. Best, Maura Maura ?','A request for MondayPer my prior email Cdm Erica, we are of course always ready to help. But I have to say the way in which these papers have been tasked has been, frankly, chaotic. For two Fridays in a row we were sent taskers after 9 or 10 pm with short deadlines, and fulfillment of one set of requirements has only led to another. We also note that there has not generally been an effort to distinguish among bureaus in terms of substantive responsibilities and NEA has repeatedly had to refer USUN-W to other bureaus, especially PRM and somewhat mystifyingly, 10. I am honestly not quite sure what is needed now. There is already an 10-drafted paper on Israel in the UN that I cleared Friday evening. Are you asking us to script her on that topic for her meetings? I doubt very much that Ambassador Rice\'s interlocutors will seek to draw her into a discussion of the Israeli or Palestinian economies and I can\'t think why she would raise that topic with them and what policy points we would expect her to make in the context of her visit. If you really need background papers on the two economies, we can give you them. We\'ll work on the BCLs at 00B Monday with input from posts. Our aim is to provide Amb Rice maximum support. Best, Maura Maura ?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3085 - C05764993.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3085 - C05764993.txt','ScheduleSounds good -- will have copies for you tomorrow morning of those schedules. I need copies of schedules for 6/1 thru 6/4, 7/16-7/20 Pls schedule call for me w South African FM this week','ScheduleSounds good -- will have copies for you tomorrow morning of those schedules. I need copies of schedules for 6/1 thru 6/4, 7/16-7/20 Pls schedule call for me w South African FM this week','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3086 - C05764995.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3086 - C05764995.txt','Branch SummarySee below. Will send PIR comments shortly.','Branch SummarySee below. Will send PIR comments shortly.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3087 - C05764996.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3087 - C05764996.txt','buss in Oslo Congrats...Just leaving Oslo. Jonas Store sure appreciates his good working rel with you, and seems super eager to help on Afpak. Rumor is that, with elecitons behind them, he may be moved to (get this!) the health ministry. He\'s mum on subject, but it makes political sense in Norway. Rumored rpt rumored successor is Jan Egeland-who would be a very good choice, though Jonas is in a class by himself. Off to Istanbul. Cheers. Thx. I just spoke w George from the plane before landing oin Dublin and I agree. Safe travels. ... on Armenia-Turkey. Tough stuff, I know. Great accomplishment. I\'m in Greece. George P will be big help. S','buss in Oslo Congrats...Just leaving Oslo. Jonas Store sure appreciates his good working rel with you, and seems super eager to help on Afpak. Rumor is that, with elecitons behind them, he may be moved to (get this!) the health ministry. He\'s mum on subject, but it makes political sense in Norway. Rumored rpt rumored successor is Jan Egeland-who would be a very good choice, though Jonas is in a class by himself. Off to Istanbul. Cheers. Thx. I just spoke w George from the plane before landing oin Dublin and I agree. Safe travels. ... on Armenia-Turkey. Tough stuff, I know. Great accomplishment. I\'m in Greece. George P will be big help. S','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3088 - C05764997.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3088 - C05764997.txt','S Afghanistan mtg ParisFrench have clarified that they\'d like to invite about 10 key EU FMs, Swedish presidency. the biggest players in Afghanistan plus the (Sarko now saying he won\'t send any new troops while Brown has announced he will, Can we invite all and not limit the participation? cdm As some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.','S Afghanistan mtg ParisFrench have clarified that they\'d like to invite about 10 key EU FMs, Swedish presidency. the biggest players in Afghanistan plus the (Sarko now saying he won\'t send any new troops while Brown has announced he will, Can we invite all and not limit the participation? cdm As some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('309 - C05758415.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\309 - C05758415.txt','CHRIS HILL CONFIRMEDYeah!! Is he going w us?','CHRIS HILL CONFIRMEDYeah!! Is he going w us?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3090 - C05764999.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3090 - C05764999.txt','Armor Group updateOn Monday, DS will be ordering Armor Group to terminate 4 more individuals from the Kabul contract. The terminations are a direct result of the investigation, as there is clear evidence that all 4 were either involved in or aware of events that violated expectations for appropriate conduct, while serving in a supervisory capacity. They are all being terminated for violating the standards of conduct clause. The terminations are being handled to ensure that there are no gaps in coverage of essential positions (which may delay the departure of one from Kabul for a few days). DS is putting together press guidance on the terminations. Will give you more details as we get them. Maya','Armor Group updateOn Monday, DS will be ordering Armor Group to terminate 4 more individuals from the Kabul contract. The terminations are a direct result of the investigation, as there is clear evidence that all 4 were either involved in or aware of events that violated expectations for appropriate conduct, while serving in a supervisory capacity. They are all being terminated for violating the standards of conduct clause. The terminations are being handled to ensure that there are no gaps in coverage of essential positions (which may delay the departure of one from Kabul for a few days). DS is putting together press guidance on the terminations. Will give you more details as we get them. Maya','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3091 - C05765000.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3091 - C05765000.txt','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about death panels. As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about \"death panels.\" As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3092 - C05765002.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3092 - C05765002.txt','Re:Reached out to them. Also faxing call sheet. Can do at 10. Can I get call sheet?','Re:Reached out to them. Also faxing call sheet. Can do at 10. Can I get call sheet?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3094 - C05765006.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3094 - C05765006.txt','Hormats HrgWanted to be sure to follow-up on my email from this morning with a brief recap of how things went at Bob\'s confirmation hearing. Thanks. 154','Hormats HrgWanted to be sure to follow-up on my email from this morning with a brief recap of how things went at Bob\'s confirmation hearing. Thanks. 154','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3096 - C05765009.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3096 - C05765009.txt','Return to DCLeft him a message I don\'t think it will be a problem today but will doublecheck. I\'m worried about the weather and taking the 9pm shuttle. Can we check w Mario and find out if I should leave earlier or take the train?','Return to DCLeft him a message I don\'t think it will be a problem today but will doublecheck. I\'m worried about the weather and taking the 9pm shuttle. Can we check w Mario and find out if I should leave earlier or take the train?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3098 - C05765012.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3098 - C05765012.txt','David Rohde SeriesIf you haven\'t read it yet, I commend the series that starts today in the NYT regarding his captivity. Have a great Sunday. PJ','David Rohde SeriesIf you haven\'t read it yet, I commend the series that starts today in the NYT regarding his captivity. Have a great Sunday. PJ','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3099 - C05765013.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3099 - C05765013.txt','Return to DCConfirmed with mario. Weather supposed to improve throughout the day. In fact he said, the later the better so we are ok for the 9. I\'m worried about the weather and taking the 9pm shuttle. Can we check w Mario and find out if I should leave earlier or take the train?','Return to DCConfirmed with mario. Weather supposed to improve throughout the day. In fact he said, the later the better so we are ok for the 9. I\'m worried about the weather and taking the 9pm shuttle. Can we check w Mario and find out if I should leave earlier or take the train?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('31 - C05739592.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\31 - C05739592.txt','Quick Summary of POTUS Calls to Presidents of Libya and EgyptFYSA Please do not forward B5','Quick Summary of POTUS Calls to Presidents of Libya and EgyptFYSA Please do not forward B5','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('310 - C05758416.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\310 - C05758416.txt','Re:Thank you! What time tomorrow for Isabelle?','Re:Thank you! What time tomorrow for Isabelle?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3100 - C05765014.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3100 - C05765014.txt','Mini Schedule Thursday 9/10/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 10:20 am Secretary\'s Office 10:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:30 am ARRIVE White House 10:45 am CABINET MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 12:00 pm Cabinet Room *Camera Spray at top. 12:10 pm OFFICIAL CABINET PHOTO 12:20 pm East Room or Outside 12:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm PHOTOS 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office Area 1:15 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 1:20 pm ARRIVE White House 1:25 pm PRESIDENT OBAMA\'S BILATERAL w/UAE CROWN PRINCE 2:45 pm MUHAMMED bin ZAYED AL NAHYAN Oval Office *Camera spray to follow. 2:50 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/POTUS AND VP BIDEN 3:20 pm Oval Office 3:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 3:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/INDLAN HOME MINISTER CHIDAMBARAM 3:50 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 4:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR CAPRICIA MARSHALL, 4:45 pm CHIEF OF PROTOCOL Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 1c.c.','Mini Schedule Thursday 9/10/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 10:20 am Secretary\'s Office 10:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:30 am ARRIVE White House 10:45 am CABINET MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 12:00 pm Cabinet Room *Camera Spray at top. 12:10 pm OFFICIAL CABINET PHOTO 12:20 pm East Room or Outside 12:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm PHOTOS 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office Area 1:15 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 1:20 pm ARRIVE White House 1:25 pm PRESIDENT OBAMA\'S BILATERAL w/UAE CROWN PRINCE 2:45 pm MUHAMMED bin ZAYED AL NAHYAN Oval Office *Camera spray to follow. 2:50 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/POTUS AND VP BIDEN 3:20 pm Oval Office 3:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 3:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/INDLAN HOME MINISTER CHIDAMBARAM 3:50 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 4:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR CAPRICIA MARSHALL, 4:45 pm CHIEF OF PROTOCOL Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 1c.c.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3103 - C05765021.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3103 - C05765021.txt','John kerry trying to reach youHe\'s reachable after 430pm','John kerry trying to reach youHe\'s reachable after 430pm','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3105 - C05765025.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3105 - C05765025.txt','Sudan mocs callsI know we talked about no need for moc calls re sudan Rich is asking if u would do howard berman today. I sent sheet to oscar if u want to do.','Sudan mocs callsI know we talked about no need for moc calls re sudan Rich is asking if u would do howard berman today. I sent sheet to oscar if u want to do.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3106 - C05765026.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3106 - C05765026.txt','PMLFyi 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 I\'ll have more (most likely) tomorrow. KM Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 10/18/2019','PMLFyi 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 I\'ll have more (most likely) tomorrow. KM Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 10/18/2019','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3107 - C05765027.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3107 - C05765027.txt','Book about your Puerto Rico campaignOur Co-Chairs, now Sec. of State McClintock and Dem. Comm. Chair Prats, have written a book about a campaign that was historic in terms of a majority in PR and cooperation between statehooders and commonwealthers. They want a foreword by you & WJC and pictures of your visits. I\'ll follow up with Cheyrl and Laura Graham on the foreward and can do a draft if one is OK. On Palau, I\'ll be following up with Jake. State\'s proposal would cut per capita income 20% over six years and 10% over the 15 of the agreement being sought. Jeff Jeffrey L. Farrow B6','Book about your Puerto Rico campaignOur Co-Chairs, now Sec. of State McClintock and Dem. Comm. Chair Prats, have written a book about a campaign that was historic in terms of a majority in PR and cooperation between statehooders and commonwealthers. They want a foreword by you & WJC and pictures of your visits. I\'ll follow up with Cheyrl and Laura Graham on the foreward and can do a draft if one is OK. On Palau, I\'ll be following up with Jake. State\'s proposal would cut per capita income 20% over six years and 10% over the 15 of the agreement being sought. Jeff Jeffrey L. Farrow B6','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3108 - C05765029.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3108 - C05765029.txt','Sudan mocs callsOk. I will do that. Any other Members they want me to call? I know we talked about no need for moc calls re sudan Rich is asking if u would do howard berman today. I sent sheet to oscar if u want to do.','Sudan mocs callsOk. I will do that. Any other Members they want me to call? I know we talked about no need for moc calls re sudan Rich is asking if u would do howard berman today. I sent sheet to oscar if u want to do.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('311 - C05758417.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\311 - C05758417.txt','100 Day reportCould you work w Derek, Philippe and others to draft this report for us to send to the President after our next trip? We could workd on it during the trip. Let\'s discuss tomorrow. Thx.','100 Day reportCould you work w Derek, Philippe and others to draft this report for us to send to the President after our next trip? We could workd on it during the trip. Let\'s discuss tomorrow. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3110 - C05765033.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3110 - C05765033.txt','FW:This is from from Egypt FYI ? what they are saying. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov From:','FW:This is from from Egypt FYI ? what they are saying. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov From:','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3111 - C05765034.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3111 - C05765034.txt','Sudan callsSusan called Payne today. We have also sent paper to Payne\'s africa subcommittee staff director. I spoke w Berman who asked that someone call Payne. Do you know if that is happening?','Sudan callsSusan called Payne today. We have also sent paper to Payne\'s africa subcommittee staff director. I spoke w Berman who asked that someone call Payne. Do you know if that is happening?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3112 - C05765035.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3112 - C05765035.txt','Sudan callsGood. Who else was called? Susan called Payne today. We have also sent paper to Payne\'s africa subcommittee staff director. I spoke w Berman who asked that someone call Payne. Do you know if that is happening?','Sudan callsGood. Who else was called? Susan called Payne today. We have also sent paper to Payne\'s africa subcommittee staff director. I spoke w Berman who asked that someone call Payne. Do you know if that is happening?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3113 - C05765036.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3113 - C05765036.txt','RE: Re:ok Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Pls share w Esther and Steinberg.','RE: Re:ok Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Pls share w Esther and Steinberg.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3114 - C05765037.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3114 - C05765037.txt','Sudan callsRelatively positive feedback. Some concern over the increased engagement and lingering concern over Scott\'s previous comments. If he sticks to the agreed upon points tomorrow at the presser and in the follow up with the NGOs, think the roll out will be well received, even with Friday nite\'s leak. Did you get any feedback from these? The additional calls to be made today by Susan and Scott are listed below. It is our understanding that all these calls were made (though a couple of house members were unavailable). We have also been in touch with all leadership and key committee staff in the house and senate and sent them the relevant fact sheet/white paper on the new policy. Ambassador Rice: Feingold? Leahy. Payne Gration: Lowey. Ros-Lehtinenn Lee. Capuano McCaul. Isakson? Corker. Brownback. Wolf Good. Who else was called? Susan called Payne today. We have also sent paper to Payne\'s africa subcommittee staff director. I spoke w Berman who asked that someone call Payne. Do you know if that is happening?','Sudan callsRelatively positive feedback. Some concern over the increased engagement and lingering concern over Scott\'s previous comments. If he sticks to the agreed upon points tomorrow at the presser and in the follow up with the NGOs, think the roll out will be well received, even with Friday nite\'s leak. Did you get any feedback from these? The additional calls to be made today by Susan and Scott are listed below. It is our understanding that all these calls were made (though a couple of house members were unavailable). We have also been in touch with all leadership and key committee staff in the house and senate and sent them the relevant fact sheet/white paper on the new policy. Ambassador Rice: Feingold? Leahy. Payne Gration: Lowey. Ros-Lehtinenn Lee. Capuano McCaul. Isakson? Corker. Brownback. Wolf Good. Who else was called? Susan called Payne today. We have also sent paper to Payne\'s africa subcommittee staff director. I spoke w Berman who asked that someone call Payne. Do you know if that is happening?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3116 - C05765040.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3116 - C05765040.txt','pis call me about today 647-510614.0','pis call me about today 647-510614.0','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3119 - C05765045.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3119 - C05765045.txt','ChangeKarine at 7 instead. Book just left office. Should be to u in 10 min.','ChangeKarine at 7 instead. Book just left office. Should be to u in 10 min.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('312 - C05758418.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\312 - C05758418.txt','Re:Will I be called at 9:15? 745 Thank you! What time tomorrow for Isabelle?','Re:Will I be called at 9:15? 745 Thank you! What time tomorrow for Isabelle?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3120 - C05765048.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3120 - C05765048.txt','Phenom: Max is #10, now ahead of Glenn Beck #1 political and history book? ? /* non-sprited */ .ap_popover_unsprited .ap_body { background-image: url(http://g-ecx.images- amazon. com/images/G/01/j avascripts/lib/popover/images/poleft_17. V248144977_.png) } .appopover_unsprited .ap_body .ap_right { background-image: url(itp://g-ecx.images- amazon.corn/images/G/01/javascripts/lib/popover/images/po_right_17. 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But, did it not happen or did I not go? What happened?','Allida Black\'s Eleanor Roosevelt human rights eventI thought there was an event this Fall (maybe even honoring me?) But, did it not happen or did I not go? What happened?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3122 - C05765051.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3122 - C05765051.txt','PSD reactionAMS and Jack----AMS\'s comments and edits about development are right on target. May I call you on a conference call this am before 8am to discuss? If so, does 7:30 work for you? Thx. HRC','PSD reactionAMS and Jack----AMS\'s comments and edits about development are right on target. May I call you on a conference call this am before 8am to discuss? If so, does 7:30 work for you? Thx. HRC','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3123 - C05765052.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3123 - C05765052.txt','PSD reaction730 works for me Thx AMS and Jack----AMS\'s comments and edits about development are right on target. May I call you on a conference call this am before 8am to discuss? If so, does 7:30 work for you? Thx. HRC','PSD reaction730 works for me Thx AMS and Jack----AMS\'s comments and edits about development are right on target. May I call you on a conference call this am before 8am to discuss? If so, does 7:30 work for you? Thx. HRC','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3124 - C05765053.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3124 - C05765053.txt','PSD reactionThat is fine for me. AMS and Jack----AMS\'s comments and edits about development are right on target. May I call you on a conference call this am before 8am to discuss? If so, does 7:30 work for you? Thx. HRC','PSD reactionThat is fine for me. AMS and Jack----AMS\'s comments and edits about development are right on target. May I call you on a conference call this am before 8am to discuss? If so, does 7:30 work for you? Thx. HRC','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3126 - C05765057.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3126 - C05765057.txt','Kamen columnFYI 1. Just to make sure ? As one who sorts thru lots of emails from colleagues past and present about life at State ? I have never seen one person suggest what Kamen suggest in terms of keeping people away from S. 2. The career people here (senior and junior) have your back.','Kamen columnFYI 1. Just to make sure ? As one who sorts thru lots of emails from colleagues past and present about life at State ? I have never seen one person suggest what Kamen suggest in terms of keeping people away from S. 2. The career people here (senior and junior) have your back.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3129 - C05765064.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3129 - C05765064.txt','FfFHi Melanne, I don\'t have electronic access to all documents, but attached are a few documents that might be helpful. Please let me know if you need more than the attached. Alice may be able to provide more when she gets back to the control room. Madelyn Forum for the Future Background.pdf>> Annotated Agenda final.pdf Press FFF Fact Sheet for the Media.docx Other General Briefers 102809-BM-Democracy Assistance Dialogue.docx>> <<102809-BM-Foundation for the Future.doc>> 102809-BM- Gender Institute.doc>>','FfFHi Melanne, I don\'t have electronic access to all documents, but attached are a few documents that might be helpful. Please let me know if you need more than the attached. Alice may be able to provide more when she gets back to the control room. Madelyn Forum for the Future Background.pdf>> Annotated Agenda final.pdf Press FFF Fact Sheet for the Media.docx Other General Briefers 102809-BM-Democracy Assistance Dialogue.docx>> <<102809-BM-Foundation for the Future.doc>> 102809-BM- Gender Institute.doc>>','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3131 - C05765066.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3131 - C05765066.txt','What\'s the latest?Are you up, I\'d like a readout of the calls. I also have some other ideas.','What\'s the latest?Are you up, I\'d like a readout of the calls. I also have some other ideas.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3132 - C05765067.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3132 - C05765067.txt','SomaliaAttachments: Assistance to WFP in Somalia (1.12 MB) I am getting ready to call you shortly re this - jake will give you some background. Cdm','SomaliaAttachments: Assistance to WFP in Somalia (1.12 MB) I am getting ready to call you shortly re this - jake will give you some background. Cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3133 - C05765071.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3133 - C05765071.txt','Hilda SolisTom and Craig-- I spoke w Secretary Solis and thanked her for going to Honduras. She is eager for your briefing and advice when you meet w her today. And it is very important that Craig is going w her to guide her thru this process. Oscar Arias told me he is very worried about whether the agreement will be implemented and is meeting w the leading Presidential candidate this week to urge that he produce his party\'s 55 votes for restitution. I also spoke w Insulza who is focussed on the elections which I told him we would fully support. Is there more we should be doing? Again, thanks for all your great work and good luck in the effort to get this across the finish line. Best, HRC','Hilda SolisTom and Craig-- I spoke w Secretary Solis and thanked her for going to Honduras. She is eager for your briefing and advice when you meet w her today. And it is very important that Craig is going w her to guide her thru this process. Oscar Arias told me he is very worried about whether the agreement will be implemented and is meeting w the leading Presidential candidate this week to urge that he produce his party\'s 55 votes for restitution. I also spoke w Insulza who is focussed on the elections which I told him we would fully support. Is there more we should be doing? Again, thanks for all your great work and good luck in the effort to get this across the finish line. Best, HRC','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3134 - C05765072.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3134 - C05765072.txt','Strategic Communications for PakistanDoug-- Pakistan\'s government can sure use the help. I\'d like you to talk w Judith McHale who is working w Holbrooke\'s team, including Ashley, so I\'m copying Judith and Paul Jones, Amb Holbrooke\'s Deputy, so they can coordinate the followup. Pls let me know what the next steps are w Amb Haqqani. Thanks too for your other work on global women\'s issues. Best, H Hello Madame Secretary. I hope you have a productive trip to Pakistan. I wanted to let you know that Ambassador Haqqani asked me to submit a proposal to help the Government of Pakistan strengthen its communications with the Pakistani public. You may recall that my firm did similar hands-on work in Lebanon. The idea is to enhance the Government\'s internal capacity to raise public awareness of its accomplishments, build support for its policies, and demonstrate the benefits of democratic governance. With stronger communications, they\'d obviously be in a better position to convey the benefits of the US-Pakistan relationship. We\'ve followed Pakistani media coverage of Kerry-Lugar -- with more strategic communications management by the Government, that could have been a positive story. (The anti-American forces have used the same messages to attack US aid packages for at least 10 years. It was easy to see the attacks coming.)','Strategic Communications for PakistanDoug-- Pakistan\'s government can sure use the help. I\'d like you to talk w Judith McHale who is working w Holbrooke\'s team, including Ashley, so I\'m copying Judith and Paul Jones, Amb Holbrooke\'s Deputy, so they can coordinate the followup. Pls let me know what the next steps are w Amb Haqqani. Thanks too for your other work on global women\'s issues. Best, H Hello Madame Secretary. I hope you have a productive trip to Pakistan. I wanted to let you know that Ambassador Haqqani asked me to submit a proposal to help the Government of Pakistan strengthen its communications with the Pakistani public. You may recall that my firm did similar hands-on work in Lebanon. The idea is to enhance the Government\'s internal capacity to raise public awareness of its accomplishments, build support for its policies, and demonstrate the benefits of democratic governance. With stronger communications, they\'d obviously be in a better position to convey the benefits of the US-Pakistan relationship. We\'ve followed Pakistani media coverage of Kerry-Lugar -- with more strategic communications management by the Government, that could have been a positive story. (The anti-American forces have used the same messages to attack US aid packages for at least 10 years. It was easy to see the attacks coming.)','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3135 - C05765073.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3135 - C05765073.txt','SpeechCan you come see me to discuss? Thx.','SpeechCan you come see me to discuss? Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3136 - C05765074.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3136 - C05765074.txt','Craig KellyWhat is his email?','Craig KellyWhat is his email?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3137 - C05765075.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3137 - C05765075.txt','No DaalderWhat is his email?','No DaalderWhat is his email?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3138 - C05765076.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3138 - C05765076.txt','HolbrookeDoes he have an email address?','HolbrookeDoes he have an email address?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('314 - C05758425.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\314 - C05758425.txt','Testimonyo','Testimonyo','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3141 - C05765091.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3141 - C05765091.txt','Memo: Update on Blair/EU. SidAttachments: hrc memo EU Blair update 110209.docx CONFIDENTIAL November 2. 2009 For: Hillary','Memo: Update on Blair/EU. SidAttachments: hrc memo EU Blair update 110209.docx CONFIDENTIAL November 2. 2009 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3145 - C05765100.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3145 - C05765100.txt','icymiDepartment of State Ranks High as Employer for HBCU Students and Alumni Washington, DC October 26, 2009 In the current edition of HBCU Connect, the Department of State placed among the top five employers for Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) students and alumni. The Department of State is the highest-ranking Federal agency, listed under first-ranked McGraw-Hill, second-ranked Continuum Health Partners, and third-ranked State Farm. HBCU Connect\'s ranking of best employers is based on the following criteria: HBCU student and alumni recruitment, brand penetration in HBCU communities, relationship with HBCU organizations, consistency in outreach efforts, types of positions made available, and messaging used to reach audience. It is worth noting that the Department of State ranked: ? first as best federal employer for HBCU students and alumni ? fourth as best employer for HBCU students and alumni Caitlin Klevorick Office of the Counselor Department of State KlevorickCB@state.gov 202.647.6115 (blackberry) B6','icymiDepartment of State Ranks High as Employer for HBCU Students and Alumni Washington, DC October 26, 2009 In the current edition of HBCU Connect, the Department of State placed among the top five employers for Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) students and alumni. The Department of State is the highest-ranking Federal agency, listed under first-ranked McGraw-Hill, second-ranked Continuum Health Partners, and third-ranked State Farm. HBCU Connect\'s ranking of best employers is based on the following criteria: HBCU student and alumni recruitment, brand penetration in HBCU communities, relationship with HBCU organizations, consistency in outreach efforts, types of positions made available, and messaging used to reach audience. It is worth noting that the Department of State ranked: ? first as best federal employer for HBCU students and alumni ? fourth as best employer for HBCU students and alumni Caitlin Klevorick Office of the Counselor Department of State KlevorickCB@state.gov 202.647.6115 (blackberry) B6','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3146 - C05765102.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3146 - C05765102.txt','Hilda SolisAm sure u saw but just in case Not sure if S saw this. My response to her note to me yesterday. Madame Secretary: Thank you for reaching out to Secretary Solis and convincing her to join the Verification Commission. She and Ricardo Lagos will make for a very high profile and effective international component of the Commission. We will meet with her this morning at 10 am to brief her for Tuesday\'s journey to Honduras. At this point, it appears we have a military aircraft available. The plan is for the U.S. Delegation to depart D.C., stop in Miami to pick up Ricardo Lagos, and arrive in Tegucigalpa together. We think this will send a powerful message to Hondurans and leave no doubt about our commitment to seeing this process through to a successful conclusion. You should be aware that Ambassador Hugo Llorens is under public assault. The Wall Street Journal dedicates its America\'s column this morning to attacking him and calling for his removal. Last Friday, Representative Connie Mack did Tom and Craig-- I spoke w Secretary Solis and thanked her for going to Honduras. She is eager for your briefing and advice when you meet w her today. And it is very important that Craig is going w her to guide her thru this process. Oscar Arias told me he is very worried about whether the agreement will be implemented and is meeting w the leading Presidential candidate this week to urge that he produce his party\'s 55 votes for restitution. I also spoke w Insulza who is focussed on the elections which I told him we would fully support. Is there more we should be doing? Again, thanks for all your great work and good luck in the effort to get this across the finish line. Best, HRC','Hilda SolisAm sure u saw but just in case Not sure if S saw this. My response to her note to me yesterday. Madame Secretary: Thank you for reaching out to Secretary Solis and convincing her to join the Verification Commission. She and Ricardo Lagos will make for a very high profile and effective international component of the Commission. We will meet with her this morning at 10 am to brief her for Tuesday\'s journey to Honduras. At this point, it appears we have a military aircraft available. The plan is for the U.S. Delegation to depart D.C., stop in Miami to pick up Ricardo Lagos, and arrive in Tegucigalpa together. We think this will send a powerful message to Hondurans and leave no doubt about our commitment to seeing this process through to a successful conclusion. You should be aware that Ambassador Hugo Llorens is under public assault. The Wall Street Journal dedicates its America\'s column this morning to attacking him and calling for his removal. Last Friday, Representative Connie Mack did Tom and Craig-- I spoke w Secretary Solis and thanked her for going to Honduras. She is eager for your briefing and advice when you meet w her today. And it is very important that Craig is going w her to guide her thru this process. Oscar Arias told me he is very worried about whether the agreement will be implemented and is meeting w the leading Presidential candidate this week to urge that he produce his party\'s 55 votes for restitution. I also spoke w Insulza who is focussed on the elections which I told him we would fully support. Is there more we should be doing? Again, thanks for all your great work and good luck in the effort to get this across the finish line. Best, HRC','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3147 - C05765104.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3147 - C05765104.txt','from Dawn -- you may like these responsesAsif Akhtar, Lahore: Urdu news channel anchors ... succeed in prompting Clinton to declare that far from being dispatched, the money had only been set aside, and if the Pakistani people didn\'t want the money they didn\'t have to take it. The open-ended question reduced a cackling room to pin-drop silence, almost embarrassing the anchors for pursuing that line of questioning in the first place. It seems none of the haughty anchors were ready to make the billion-dollar blunder by ticking off the Secretary of State and losing all that aid money. Clinton handled most of the questions and concerns with a calm and a poise people would have never expected from her predecessor Condaleeza Rice, who would have been more comfortable carrying out the offensive without the charm. Given the circumstances, this attempt by a US official at bridging the gap between Pakistani opinions and US policy is commendable. Maryam, Lahore: We need to use our heads rather than our emotions all the time. its time to reflect where we went wrong as a nation too.\' Ibrahim, Lahore: it was really funny to see Mrs. Clinton handling the whole bunch of media and spin them around her little finger. Mrs. Clinton on the other hand carried herself like a true diplomat and a leader! Nadeem, Lahore: Clinton has showed her professionlism by engaging with the masses, someone of them from our tribal region. this is something that our leaders lack.','from Dawn -- you may like these responsesAsif Akhtar, Lahore: Urdu news channel anchors ... succeed in prompting Clinton to declare that far from being dispatched, the money had only been set aside, and if the Pakistani people didn\'t want the money they didn\'t have to take it. The open-ended question reduced a cackling room to pin-drop silence, almost embarrassing the anchors for pursuing that line of questioning in the first place. It seems none of the haughty anchors were ready to make the billion-dollar blunder by ticking off the Secretary of State and losing all that aid money. Clinton handled most of the questions and concerns with a calm and a poise people would have never expected from her predecessor Condaleeza Rice, who would have been more comfortable carrying out the offensive without the charm. Given the circumstances, this attempt by a US official at bridging the gap between Pakistani opinions and US policy is commendable. Maryam, Lahore: We need to use our heads rather than our emotions all the time. its time to reflect where we went wrong as a nation too.\' Ibrahim, Lahore: it was really funny to see Mrs. Clinton handling the whole bunch of media and spin them around her little finger. Mrs. Clinton on the other hand carried herself like a true diplomat and a leader! Nadeem, Lahore: Clinton has showed her professionlism by engaging with the masses, someone of them from our tribal region. this is something that our leaders lack.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3148 - C05765106.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3148 - C05765106.txt','Terrorizing Aid to SomaliaFYI ? Johnnie flagged this for me. cdm Terrorizing Aid to Somalia The United States is willfully letting millions of Somalis go hungry in its drive to hunt down terrorists. BY NATALIE PARKE I OCTOBER 30, 2009 There is a new humanitarian crisis unfolding in Somalia, and the United States is partly to blame. Despite sending $2 million and 40 tons of arms and ammunition to the country\'s Transitional Federal Government (TFG) earlier this year, now, the United States is withholding humanitarian aid until relief agencies agree to comply with strict, game-stopping conditions. The decision to abruptly halt assistance came following suspicions that U.S. aid might be ending up with Somali terrorists. The main worry is an al Qaeda-linked group called al-Shabab, the leading Islamic militant group fighting against the feeble but internationally backed government. Al-Shabab controls most of south- central Somalia, while the TFG controls only a few areas of the capital, Mogadishu. The south-central region is home to 2.7 million of the 3.63 million Somalis in need of emergency assistance. So, reaching many of Somalia\'s people with aid would likely entail operating on al-Shabab\'s turf and interacting with elements of the group to facilitate logistics. U.S. Treasury Department sanctions strictly prohibit any financial transactions or dealings with al-Shabab and other Somali groups labeled as terrorists. Yet clearly the concern is not absolute the U.S. government seems less concerned that the guns and ammo sent as military assistance, intended to prop up the fragile government and keep control of a country brimming with violence, are allegedly being resold on the streets of Mogadishu. The halt in humanitarian assistance will cripple the work of relief organizations and, as a consequence, hurt their Somali beneficiaries. U.S. officials justifiably fear that they and their partners could be held responsible, even prosecuted, for supporting terrorists if relief funds ended up in the hands of al-Shabab. At first, the U.S. government reviewed the situation and delayed funding. Subsequently, Washington issued conditions with which aid agencies must comply to legally operate in Somalia. But the conditions are so restrictive that it would','Terrorizing Aid to SomaliaFYI ? Johnnie flagged this for me. cdm Terrorizing Aid to Somalia The United States is willfully letting millions of Somalis go hungry in its drive to hunt down terrorists. BY NATALIE PARKE I OCTOBER 30, 2009 There is a new humanitarian crisis unfolding in Somalia, and the United States is partly to blame. Despite sending $2 million and 40 tons of arms and ammunition to the country\'s Transitional Federal Government (TFG) earlier this year, now, the United States is withholding humanitarian aid until relief agencies agree to comply with strict, game-stopping conditions. The decision to abruptly halt assistance came following suspicions that U.S. aid might be ending up with Somali \"terrorists.\" The main worry is an al Qaeda-linked group called al-Shabab, the leading Islamic militant group fighting against the feeble but internationally backed government. Al-Shabab controls most of south- central Somalia, while the TFG controls only a few areas of the capital, Mogadishu. The south-central region is home to 2.7 million of the 3.63 million Somalis in need of emergency assistance. So, reaching many of Somalia\'s people with aid would likely entail operating on al-Shabab\'s turf and interacting with elements of the group to facilitate logistics. U.S. Treasury Department sanctions strictly prohibit any financial transactions or dealings with al-Shabab and other Somali groups labeled as \"terrorists.\" Yet clearly the concern is not absolute; the U.S. government seems less concerned that the guns and ammo sent as military assistance, intended to prop up the fragile government and keep control of a country brimming with violence, are allegedly being resold on the streets of Mogadishu. The halt in humanitarian assistance will cripple the work of relief organizations and, as a consequence, hurt their Somali beneficiaries. U.S. officials justifiably fear that they and their partners could be held responsible, even prosecuted, for supporting terrorists if relief funds ended up in the hands of al-Shabab. At first, the U.S. government reviewed the situation and \"delayed\" funding. Subsequently, Washington issued conditions with which aid agencies must comply to legally operate in Somalia. But the conditions are so restrictive that it would','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3149 - C05765110.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3149 - C05765110.txt','Let me know when you\'re awake. Thx.I am up - you want me to call you?','Let me know when you\'re awake. Thx.I am up - you want me to call you?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('315 - C05758426.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\315 - C05758426.txt','North Korea Human Rights EnvoyHave you discussed w Bill Burns and Steve Bosworth? if they now do believe a full-time slot is there? B5 B6 cdm Cheryl EAP has now provided me with the attached documents There is 2004 legislation that call for an envoy and 2008 legislation [Sense of the Congress] that call for it to be full time Plus correspondence with Brownback by the previous administration [which isn\'t binding on the new] However, - - -','North Korea Human Rights EnvoyHave you discussed w Bill Burns and Steve Bosworth? if they now do believe a full-time slot is there? B5 B6 cdm Cheryl EAP has now provided me with the attached documents There is 2004 legislation that call for an envoy and 2008 legislation [Sense of the Congress] that call for it to be full time Plus correspondence with Brownback by the previous administration [which isn\'t binding on the new] However, - - -','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3150 - C05765111.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3150 - C05765111.txt','Validator listFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Cheryl, As we discussed here is a first cut at this list... Top Ten (for press, in no particular order)','Validator listFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Cheryl, As we discussed here is a first cut at this list... Top Ten (for press, in no particular order)','2016-08-01 09:54:48');
INSERT INTO `document` VALUES ('3154 - C05765145.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3154 - C05765145.txt','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately, the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. I think we should ... get on it and get with it. It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an unprecedented offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli restraint in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, unprecedented, even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan falls far short of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it unprecedented, which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah you stand there guardedly optimistic in public in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. \"We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately,\" the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. \"I think we should ... get on it and get with it.\" It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an \"unprecedented\" offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli \"restraint\" in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, \"unprecedented,\" even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan \"falls far short\" of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it \"unprecedented,\" which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East; clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah; you stand there \"guardedly optimistic\" in public; in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3155 - C05765149.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3155 - C05765149.txt','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset, says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'. The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset,\" says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. \"When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'.\" The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3158 - C05765153.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3158 - C05765153.txt','WPost fact fixYes','WPost fact fixYes','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3159 - C05765156.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3159 - C05765156.txt','Ed Luce article> Nice! > Finally a decent article > Go Yanks > Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China > By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing > Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 > Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed > to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, > clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack > Obama\'s state visit to China next week.','Ed Luce article> Nice! > Finally a decent article > Go Yanks > Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China > By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing > Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 > Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed > to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, > clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack > Obama\'s state visit to China next week.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('316 - C05758429.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\316 - C05758429.txt','Bob KingJust landed. Let\'s discuss this--and much else. Can you talk? Fyi Congressman Berman called me yesterday in support of Bob King\'s candidacy to serve as Special Envoy for Human Rights in North Korea. I know he has raised this with Rich too. I\'ve known Bob for a number of years, throughout his tenure on Tom Lantos\' staff, and have high regard for him. Enjoy the weekend, Bill.','Bob KingJust landed. Let\'s discuss this--and much else. Can you talk? Fyi Congressman Berman called me yesterday in support of Bob King\'s candidacy to serve as Special Envoy for Human Rights in North Korea. I know he has raised this with Rich too. I\'ve known Bob for a number of years, throughout his tenure on Tom Lantos\' staff, and have high regard for him. Enjoy the weekend, Bill.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3162 - C05765163.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3162 - C05765163.txt','FYIMS ? Apologies for the late notice on this, but I just heard that today is ? U','FYIMS ? Apologies for the late notice on this, but I just heard that today is ? U','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3163 - C05765167.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3163 - C05765167.txt','DeMint Re:From Lula Davis regarding Shannon and Valenzuela. Thanks for calling DeMint. It made the difference. Just confirmed they will go tonight by consent','DeMint Re:From Lula Davis regarding Shannon and Valenzuela. Thanks for calling DeMint. It made the difference. Just confirmed they will go tonight by consent','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3164 - C05765168.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3164 - C05765168.txt','WJCMS, WJC just called for you (5:27 PM). Lauren','WJCMS, WJC just called for you (5:27 PM). Lauren','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3169 - C05765211.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3169 - C05765211.txt','Memo: Berlin speeches. SidCONFIDENTIAL November 5, 2009-11-05 For Hillary:','Memo: Berlin speeches. SidCONFIDENTIAL November 5, 2009-11-05 For Hillary:','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('317 - C05758430.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\317 - C05758430.txt','Undeliverable: Thanks ThanksAttachments: Thanks (1.53 KB) Pls call Fluornoy\'s office at DOD and check this address which she sent me this am and send me the correct one asap. Thx. Delivery has failed to these recipients or distribution lists: The recipient\'s e-mail address was not found in the recipient\'s e-mail system. Microsoft Exchange will not try to redeliver this message for you. Please check the e-mail address and try resending this message, or provide the following diagnostic text to your system administrator. 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Diagnostic information for administrators: Generating server: RSRCNEXFE01.rsrc.osd.mil tt< #5.1.1> #SMTP# Original message headers: Received: from OSDNSGO1R2.0SD.MIL ([130.16.205.111]) by RSRCNEXFE01.rsrc.osd.mil with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.3959); Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:48 -0400 Received: from osdnspgwO3r2.osd.mil (unknown [130.16.210.73]) by OSDNSGO1R2.0SD.MIL (BorderWare MXtreme Mail Firewall) with ESMTP id EEEDAB587L for Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:53 -0400 (EDT) X-AuditID: 8210d249-a4b48bb0000007bd-ec-49f62a61e8cd Received: from mail.clintonemail.com (ool-18bbeabb.static.optonline.net [24.187.234.187]) by osdnspgwO3r2.osd.mil (Symantec Mail Security) with SMTP id D9C0518678E for Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:53 -0400 (EDT) Thread-Topic: Thanks Thread-Index: AcnHgzQ9CXPTB9LmTC2AwUsPbh5yjw== Message-ID: <786762D781A7FF4FAC9060892B4044880332BC6E7B@CLNTINET08.clinton.local> Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: acceptlanguage: en-US Content-Type: text/plain; charset=\"utf-8\" Content-Transfer-Encoding: base64 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Brightmail-Tracker: AAAAAQ6CR+E= X-STA-Metric: 39 (engine=024) X-STA-NotSpam: cc:2**0 michele hillary thanks issues X-STA-Spam: subject:Thanks best, header:Message-ID:1 her best X-BTI-AntiSpam: score:0,sta:39/024,dcc:off,dnsbl:off,sw:off,bsn:none,spf:off,dk:off,pbmf:trust/9,ipr:1/2,trusted:yes,ts:no,bs:no,ubl:off Received-SPF: none Return-Path: HDR22@clintonemail.com X-OriginalArrivalTime: 27 Apr 2009 21:57:48.0286 (UTC) FILETIME=[33F139E0:01C9C783]','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3171 - C05765213.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3171 - C05765213.txt','Memo: Berlin speeches. SidI hope we can achieve both power and poetry. Who is doing the short Monday remarks? The speechwriting crew is taking Sid\'s points below and massaging them into a set of remarks. CONFIDENTIAL','Memo: Berlin speeches. SidI hope we can achieve both power and poetry. Who is doing the short Monday remarks? The speechwriting crew is taking Sid\'s points below and massaging them into a set of remarks. CONFIDENTIAL','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3172 - C05765218.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3172 - C05765218.txt','(Reuters) Zelaya says pact to end Honduran crisis has failedTEGUCIGALPA - Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said an accord to end a political crisis has failed after de 1 facto leader Roberto Micheletti announced he would form a new cabinet without Zelaya. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(Reuters) Zelaya says pact to end Honduran crisis has failedTEGUCIGALPA - Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said an accord to end a political crisis has failed after de 1 facto leader Roberto Micheletti announced he would form a new cabinet without Zelaya. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3173 - C05765219.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3173 - C05765219.txt','Also want to credit John Kornblum, Bill Drozdiak and Ted Widmer, all of whom I Also want to credit John Kornblum, Bill Drozdiak and Ted Widmer, all of whom I consulted. Sid Also want to credit John Kornblum, Bill Drozdiak and Ted Widmer, all ofconsulted. Sid Will do. To whom should I send addresses? Lauren? Huma? Absolutely. Pls thank them--and send me addresses so I can too. whom I consulted. Sid','Also want to credit John Kornblum, Bill Drozdiak and Ted Widmer, all of whom I Also want to credit John Kornblum, Bill Drozdiak and Ted Widmer, all of whom I consulted. Sid Also want to credit John Kornblum, Bill Drozdiak and Ted Widmer, all ofconsulted. Sid Will do. To whom should I send addresses? Lauren? Huma? Absolutely. Pls thank them--and send me addresses so I can too. whom I consulted. Sid','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3174 - C05765220.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3174 - C05765220.txt','(Reuters) Zelaya says pact to end Honduran crisis has failedI will forward Hugo\'s latest note. As Monty Python would say, It\'s not dead yet. Big fight over forming national unity government. Both sides taking maximalist positions, and our friends in the region are not helping. Rio Group statement emboldened Zelaya and caused the de factos to dig in. We might need S and Secretary Solis to call Zelaya and convince him to participate in forming the unity government. Update? TEGUCIGALPA - Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said an accord to end a political crisis has failed after de facto leader Roberto Micheletti announced he would form a new cabinet without Zelaya. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(Reuters) Zelaya says pact to end Honduran crisis has failedI will forward Hugo\'s latest note. As Monty Python would say, \"It\'s not dead yet.\" Big fight over forming national unity government. Both sides taking maximalist positions, and our friends in the region are not helping. Rio Group statement emboldened Zelaya and caused the de factos to dig in. We might need S and Secretary Solis to call Zelaya and convince him to participate in forming the unity government. Update? TEGUCIGALPA - Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said an accord to end a political crisis has failed after de facto leader Roberto Micheletti announced he would form a new cabinet without Zelaya. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3176 - C05765224.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3176 - C05765224.txt','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3177 - C05765228.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3177 - C05765228.txt','FYI: Charlie RoseI ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid','FYI: Charlie RoseI ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3178 - C05765230.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3178 - C05765230.txt','UpdateHad lengthy talk w Z. Could not turn him around on his desire to pull out from Accord despite a lengthy effort. He believes M not negotiating in good faith. Says he has direct channel to M and the word back is that M not willing to implement Accord. Z claims his prestige and that of US and OAS are on the line if there is no dignified way out. He said he was most appreciative of strong support from the US. He said he planned to call Lagos and Solis and explain his reasons on the matter. Z said he would keep the door open if M was willing to offer a creative and serious way out. He asked that I discuss w Corrales, Reina and the OAS. We just discussed various ways to manage this situation. Suggest conference call. Hugo','UpdateHad lengthy talk w Z. Could not turn him around on his desire to pull out from Accord despite a lengthy effort. He believes M not negotiating in good faith. Says he has direct channel to M and the word back is that M not willing to implement Accord. Z claims his prestige and that of US and OAS are on the line if there is no dignified way out. He said he was most appreciative of strong support from the US. He said he planned to call Lagos and Solis and explain his reasons on the matter. Z said he would keep the door open if M was willing to offer a creative and serious way out. He asked that I discuss w Corrales, Reina and the OAS. We just discussed various ways to manage this situation. Suggest conference call. Hugo','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('318 - C05758431.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\318 - C05758431.txt','ThanksMichele, I look forward to getting together to discuss a number of issues. Thanks for following up w Jackie Newmyer. Her email: All the best, Hillary','ThanksMichele, I look forward to getting together to discuss a number of issues. Thanks for following up w Jackie Newmyer. Her email: All the best, Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3180 - C05765232.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3180 - C05765232.txt','FYI: Charlie RoseThanks! See you then and in the meantime happy trails and I\'ll send notes along the way I ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry','FYI: Charlie RoseThanks! See you then and in the meantime happy trails and I\'ll send notes along the way I ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3182 - C05765244.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3182 - C05765244.txt','Holiday lunch Dec 17PIs add to schedule from 12:30 to 2:30. Thx. Great! Will revert with time (likely 12:30pm) and location (a private room in a DC restaurant). Hope you get a little downtime! We\'ll make sure you laugh plenty at lunch. L Lisa--- I just landed from Cairo and would love to come to lunch and, as of now, I will be in DC. So just let me know time and place! I\'m copying Lona so she can connect w you since I leave again on Sat for two weeks. This travel gig is never ending-- can\'t wait for Thanksgiving for a few days off. Hope you\'re well, my friend. Hillary,','Holiday lunch Dec 17PIs add to schedule from 12:30 to 2:30. Thx. Great! Will revert with time (likely 12:30pm) and location (a private room in a DC restaurant). Hope you get a little downtime! We\'ll make sure you laugh plenty at lunch. L Lisa--- I just landed from Cairo and would love to come to lunch and, as of now, I will be in DC. So just let me know time and place! I\'m copying Lona so she can connect w you since I leave again on Sat for two weeks. This travel gig is never ending-- can\'t wait for Thanksgiving for a few days off. Hope you\'re well, my friend. Hillary,','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3183 - C05765250.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3183 - C05765250.txt','NYT: UN Blames US For Critically Short Food Supplies In Somalia.Any movement on this issue? UN Blames US For Critically Short Food Supplies in Somalia. The New York Times (11/7, A4, Gettleman, 1.09M) reports that the UN on Friday called the food supply line to Somalia...broken, in part because the US delayed some 40 million pounds of food contributions in Kenyan warehouses out of fears that they would be diverted to the Shabab insurgents by Somali contractors. The US, however, played down the impact of the delays and said food would again be shipped when it was assured that the United Nations was doing more to police the aid deliveries. The UN said Friday that food rations would need to be cut and said the American government was insisting on guarantees that were unrealistic in Somalia. The Times adds that some Somalis whose entire communities are on the brink of famine...said that many children who had been surviving off the American donations were now dying from hunger. Full text: U.N. Says U.S. Delays Led to Aid Cuts in Somalia By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN Published: November 6, 2009 NAIROBI, Kenya ? United Nations officials said Friday that the supply of critical food aid to Somalia had been interrupted and that rations to starving people needed to be cut, partly because the American government had delayed food contributions out of fears that they would be diverted to terrorists. Last month, American officials said they had suspended millions of dollars of food aid because of concerns that Somali contractors working for the United Nations were','NYT: UN Blames US For Critically Short Food Supplies In Somalia.Any movement on this issue? UN Blames US For Critically Short Food Supplies in Somalia. The New York Times (11/7, A4, Gettleman, 1.09M) reports that the UN on Friday called \"the food supply line to Somalia...broken,\" in part because the US delayed some 40 million pounds of food contributions in Kenyan warehouses \"out of fears that they would be diverted\" to the Shabab insurgents by Somali contractors. The US, however, \"played down the impact of the delays\" and said food would again be shipped when it was \"assured that the United Nations was doing more to police the aid deliveries.\" The UN said Friday that food rations would need to be cut and \"said the American government was insisting on guarantees that were unrealistic in Somalia.\" The Times adds that some Somalis whose \"entire communities are on the brink of famine...said that many children who had been surviving off the American donations were now dying from hunger.\" Full text: U.N. Says U.S. Delays Led to Aid Cuts in Somalia By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN Published: November 6, 2009 NAIROBI, Kenya ? United Nations officials said Friday that the supply of critical food aid to Somalia had been interrupted and that rations to starving people needed to be cut, partly because the American government had delayed food contributions out of fears that they would be diverted to terrorists. Last month, American officials said they had suspended millions of dollars of food aid because of concerns that Somali contractors working for the United Nations were','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3184 - C05765255.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3184 - C05765255.txt','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, Going Rogue: An American Life. The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee, says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin. Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy, says Holland. But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally. In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president, say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did, he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, \"Going Rogue: An American Life.\" \"The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee,\" says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin.\" Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy,\" says Holland. \"But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.\"An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally.\" In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president,\" say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. \"Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did,\" he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3185 - C05765275.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3185 - C05765275.txt','Death of Johnnie Mae Walker Spargo 11.8.09I will prepare for you to sign upon your return. Safe travels! B6 Pls do letter to Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T See para 7.','Death of Johnnie Mae Walker Spargo 11.8.09I will prepare for you to sign upon your return. Safe travels! B6 Pls do letter to Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T See para 7.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3186 - C05765277.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3186 - C05765277.txt','AfghanistanI\'m writing in the hope that when you\'re in Afghanistan you will be able to demonstrate in some public way your support for the Afghan women. There is much disillusionment over the aftermath of the elections and the ongoing violence. It would be a wonderful signal to the women that we do value the role that they are and must continue to play to move Afghanistan forward. Secondly, it would also be helpful because there is growing concern at home that the women are going to be abandoned. I have to meet with Sen. Casey tom\'w, for example. He believes that the women are critical to stability and peace in Afghanistan and wants to discuss our commitment. Lastly, as Pres, Karzai is beginning to plan his cabinet, perhaps you could mention to him the need to bring in some of the talented and experienced women into his government. At our Shura meeting yesterday, we discussed upcoming ministerial positions. We, of course, have no guarantee that Karzai will listen, but his government would be a lot better if he tapped women and so many are highly qualified. Thanks.','AfghanistanI\'m writing in the hope that when you\'re in Afghanistan you will be able to demonstrate in some public way your support for the Afghan women. There is much disillusionment over the aftermath of the elections and the ongoing violence. It would be a wonderful signal to the women that we do value the role that they are and must continue to play to move Afghanistan forward. Secondly, it would also be helpful because there is growing concern at home that the women are going to be abandoned. I have to meet with Sen. Casey tom\'w, for example. He believes that the women are critical to stability and peace in Afghanistan and wants to discuss our commitment. Lastly, as Pres, Karzai is beginning to plan his cabinet, perhaps you could mention to him the need to bring in some of the talented and experienced women into his government. At our Shura meeting yesterday, we discussed upcoming ministerial positions. We, of course, have no guarantee that Karzai will listen, but his government would be a lot better if he tapped women and so many are highly qualified. Thanks.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3187 - C05765283.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3187 - C05765283.txt','Honduran Congress will rule on Zelaya after voteTEGUCIGALPA (AP) -The leader of the Honduran Congress said lawmakers would not decide whether to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya until after the November 29 presidential elections. Congressional president Jose Alfredo Saavedra said lawmakers would vote December 2 on whether Zelaya should return to the presidency. The decision raises questions about whether the international community would recognize the outcome of the elections. Several countries have warned they would not recognize the vote unless Zelaya is restored beforehand. The United States has not ruled out restoring diplomatic ties with a newly elected Honduran government even if Zelaya remains out of power through the vote.','Honduran Congress will rule on Zelaya after voteTEGUCIGALPA (AP) -The leader of the Honduran Congress said lawmakers would not decide whether to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya until after the November 29 presidential elections. Congressional president Jose Alfredo Saavedra said lawmakers would vote December 2 on whether Zelaya should return to the presidency. The decision raises questions about whether the international community would recognize the outcome of the elections. Several countries have warned they would not recognize the vote unless Zelaya is restored beforehand. The United States has not ruled out restoring diplomatic ties with a newly elected Honduran government even if Zelaya remains out of power through the vote.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3188 - C05765287.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3188 - C05765287.txt','Rendez-vous in Kabul....1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 No Daalder +32 (0)2-724-3230 daalderih@state.gov Importance: High B6 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Dear No','Rendez-vous in Kabul....1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 No Daalder +32 (0)2-724-3230 daalderih@state.gov Importance: High B6 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Dear No','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3189 - C05765290.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3189 - C05765290.txt','Rajfyi I\'ve been to probably well over 200 courtesy visits with nominees, so I don\'t say this lightly -- Raj was great, amongst the best I\'ve seen. Knocked it out of the park with Feingold.','Rajfyi I\'ve been to probably well over 200 courtesy visits with nominees, so I don\'t say this lightly -- Raj was great, amongst the best I\'ve seen. Knocked it out of the park with Feingold.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('319 - C05758432.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\319 - C05758432.txt','2-pagerI agree. Can you talk--i have a matter of some urgency. See comments on AMS document I left on you chair today. Jim and tom F comments in email below. Cdm i like virtually everything in the two-pager, and I do agree with Tom on the notion of elevating the national interest and security elements of this, both because those have become part of her brand, and also to help flesh it out in a way that both gives it the widest reach, and also protects it from attack. some ways to consider doing that might be to just ensure that the overarching description of it call out the national interest/security reasoning at work - something like America has the opportunity and the responsibility to lead in the creation of a network of principled partnerships that will serve our national interest, enhance our security and build the capacity of people and nations to solve global problems and give everyone more power to reach their potential. (i inserted network of principled partnerships because i think it kind of alludes to both the diversity of the kinds of partnerships as well as to the influence of technology on building them...not a must have but just a thought....in the same vein, i don\'t know whether there might be an advantage in alluding to a network of pragmatic and principled partnerships or practical and principled partnerships just to ensure it\'s got that pragmatism aspect of it sharply inserted). On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 3:05 PM, Tom Freedman < wrote: B6 B6 See attached I tried out principled partnership on her this morning and she likes it ? I really think we\'re almost there. Pse let me know whether I can distribute this more widely for tomorrow\'s mtg.','2-pagerI agree. Can you talk--i have a matter of some urgency. See comments on AMS document I left on you chair today. Jim and tom F comments in email below. Cdm i like virtually everything in the two-pager, and I do agree with Tom on the notion of elevating the \"national interest\" and security elements of this, both because those have become part of her \"brand,\" and also to help flesh it out in a way that both gives it the widest reach, and also protects it from attack. some ways to consider doing that might be to just ensure that the overarching description of it \"call out\" the national interest/security reasoning at work - something like \"America has the opportunity and the responsibility to lead in the creation of a network of principled partnerships that will serve our national interest, enhance our security and build the capacity of people and nations to solve global problems and give everyone more power to reach their potential.\" (i inserted \"network\" of principled partnerships because i think it kind of alludes to both the diversity of the kinds of partnerships as well as to the influence of technology on building them...not a \"must have\" but just a thought....in the same vein, i don\'t know whether there might be an advantage in alluding to a network of \"pragmatic and principled partnerships\" or \"practical and principled partnerships\" just to ensure it\'s got that pragmatism aspect of it sharply inserted). On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 3:05 PM, Tom Freedman < wrote: B6 B6 See attached I tried out \"principled partnership\" on her this morning and she likes it ? I really think we\'re almost there. Pse let me know whether I can distribute this more widely for tomorrow\'s mtg.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3191 - C05765302.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3191 - C05765302.txt','Love the CoatYour arrival in Kabul landed the front page picture in the NYT and sparked an on-line poll in Huff Post about your coat. At last check, its favorability rating was 77 percent. Safe travels back. PJ','Love the CoatYour arrival in Kabul landed the front page picture in the NYT and sparked an on-line poll in Huff Post about your coat. At last check, its favorability rating was 77 percent. Safe travels back. PJ','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3192 - C05765313.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3192 - C05765313.txt','Micheletti Step-Aside?To All: Yesterday, when I left Tegucigalpa, we used the departure to put more pressure on M. I called a top M aide and said I was leaving, and that if my message in Washington was that M refused to help us help him, we would have to take our own steps to make clear our position on Honduras. (They assume that means visas stay revoked and more could be pulled.) We preferred to achieve our objectives through a patriotic gesture on M\'s part (a step-aside) but we have to protect our principles and our interests in the region. Washington would be very disappointed that M refused to cooperate with the country that has done the most to promote support for the October 30 Accord and promote support for elections in his country. Moreover, M would be passing up a chance to go down in history as a statesman as opposed the man who launched a coup. Last night the aide called Hugo to say that M had considered this again and was sensitive to our arguments. He had decided to make a speech today (November 19) to announce that he as absenting himself for the days preceding the election through December 2 ?the date of the vote on Z\'s restitution in the Congress. The latter is a significant date, because if Z wins the vote, M is gone, and if Z loses the vote, M has no reason to stay to keep Z out. M will leave the country in the control of a sort of executive council. This afternoon M\'s staff shared with us the draft of a speech that M plans to make tonight at 7:00 pm EST (6:00 pm in Honduras). We have been suggesting edits to the text, which M has accepted. This is Honduras, so we will wait to see what happens at 7:00 pm. If M goes through with it, we will launch calls to key countries to urged them to recognize that the situation on the ground has changed enough to allow more vigorous support for elections. Zelaya and ALBA will say this is not enough, but we will work on countries that matter. Best, ck SBU','Micheletti Step-Aside?To All: Yesterday, when I left Tegucigalpa, we used the departure to put more pressure on M. I called a top M aide and said I was leaving, and that if my message in Washington was that M refused to help us help him, we would have to take our own steps to make clear our position on Honduras. (They assume that means visas stay revoked and more could be pulled.) We preferred to achieve our objectives through a patriotic gesture on M\'s part (a step-aside) but we have to protect our principles and our interests in the region. Washington would be very disappointed that M refused to cooperate with the country that has done the most to promote support for the October 30 Accord and promote support for elections in his country. Moreover, M would be passing up a chance to go down in history as a statesman as opposed the man who launched a coup. Last night the aide called Hugo to say that M had considered this again and was sensitive to our arguments. He had decided to make a speech today (November 19) to announce that he as \"absenting himself\" for the days preceding the election through December 2 ?the date of the vote on Z\'s restitution in the Congress. The latter is a significant date, because if Z wins the vote, M is gone, and if Z loses the vote, M has no reason to stay to keep Z out. M will leave the country in the control of a sort of executive council. This afternoon M\'s staff shared with us the draft of a speech that M plans to make tonight at 7:00 pm EST (6:00 pm in Honduras). We have been suggesting edits to the text, which M has accepted. This is Honduras, so we will wait to see what happens at 7:00 pm. If M goes through with it, we will launch calls to key countries to urged them to recognize that the situation on the ground has changed enough to allow more vigorous support for elections. Zelaya and ALBA will say this is not enough, but we will work on countries that matter. Best, ck SBU','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3193 - C05765321.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3193 - C05765321.txt','They\'re torturing me, Zelaya claimsBY FRANCES ROBLES froblesaMiamiHerald.com It\'s been 89 days since Manuel Zelaya was booted from power. He\'s sleeping on chairs, and he claims his throat is sore from toxic gases and Israeli mercenaries are torturing him with high-frequency radiation. We are being threatened with death, he said in an interview with The Miami Herald, adding that mercenaries were likely to storm the embassy where he has been holed up since Monday and assassinate him. I prefer to march on my feet than to live on my knees before a military dictatorship, Zelaya said in a series of back-to-back interviews. Zelaya was deposed at gunpoint on June 28 and slipped back into his country on Monday, just two days before he was scheduled to speak before the United Nations. He sought refuge at the Brazilian Embassy, where Zelaya said he is being subjected to toxic gases and radiation that alter his physical and mental state. Witnesses said that for a short time Tuesday morning, soldiers used a device that looked like a large satellite dish to emit a loud shrill noise. Honduran police spokesman Orlin Cerrato said he knew nothing of any radiation devices being used against the former president. He says there are mercenaries against him? Using some kind of apparatus? Cerrato said. No, no, no, no. Sincerely: no. The only elements surrounding that embassy are police and military, and they have no such apparatus.','They\'re torturing me, Zelaya claimsBY FRANCES ROBLES froblesaMiamiHerald.com It\'s been 89 days since Manuel Zelaya was booted from power. He\'s sleeping on chairs, and he claims his throat is sore from toxic gases and \"Israeli mercenaries\" are torturing him with high-frequency radiation. \"We are being threatened with death,\" he said in an interview with The Miami Herald, adding that mercenaries were likely to storm the embassy where he has been holed up since Monday and assassinate him. \"I prefer to march on my feet than to live on my knees before a military dictatorship,\" Zelaya said in a series of back-to-back interviews. Zelaya was deposed at gunpoint on June 28 and slipped back into his country on Monday, just two days before he was scheduled to speak before the United Nations. He sought refuge at the Brazilian Embassy, where Zelaya said he is being subjected to toxic gases and radiation that alter his physical and mental state. Witnesses said that for a short time Tuesday morning, soldiers used a device that looked like a large satellite dish to emit a loud shrill noise. Honduran police spokesman Orlin Cerrato said he knew nothing of any radiation devices being used against the former president. \"He says there are mercenaries against him? Using some kind of apparatus?\" Cerrato said. \"No, no, no, no. Sincerely: no. The only elements surrounding that embassy are police and military, and they have no such apparatus.\"','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3196 - C05765338.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3197 - C05765340.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3197 - C05765340.txt','New memo: Westerwelle. SidAttachments: hrc memo westerwelle 110809.docx CONFIDENTIAL November 8, 2009 For: Hillary','New memo: Westerwelle. SidAttachments: hrc memo westerwelle 110809.docx CONFIDENTIAL November 8, 2009 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3199 - C05765345.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3199 - C05765345.txt','Re: Fw:K Can you use this w wh to make case.','Re: Fw:K Can you use this w wh to make case.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('32 - C05739593.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\32 - C05739593.txt','Wash Post: Hillary Clinton tries to calm at i-U S sentiment as protesters storm Wash Post: Hillary Clinton tries to calm anti-U.S. sentiment as protesters storm embassy in Yemenembassy in Yemen','Wash Post: Hillary Clinton tries to calm at i-U S sentiment as protesters storm Wash Post: Hillary Clinton tries to calm anti-U.S. sentiment as protesters storm embassy in Yemenembassy in Yemen','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('320 - C05758433.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\320 - C05758433.txt','trying to connect....Did you get anything from him? See below. Hillary, I\'ve been trying to get a couple of reasonably time-sensitive messages to you for a couple of weeks via Cheryl\'s State Department e-mail, and I\'ve heard nothing back. Is there a different channel I should use? Strobe PS: here\'s the last one I sent, with an attachment of the earlier one Cheryl, I\'m resending a message that I first sent on April 14. I can imagine how flooded your inbox is, but I\'d be grateful if you could give me some idea of whether what I\'m proposing below might work. If there\'s any chance, I\'ll send you the full list of people from the Board and Intl Advisory Council. BTW, I\'ve heard terrific reports about the Sec\'s Town Meeting in Iraq yesterday, including from my friend who I gather is slated to go to as ambassador. He\'s as good as they get. One other thing (speaking of ambassadorships), I\'m concerned about what I gather may happen with regard to the Tokyo embassy?not least because the Japanese are getting concerned. I realize the locus of decision-making there is the White House, but given the terrific start the HRC gave to the US-Japan relationship by going to Tokyo first on her trip to Asia, I\'d be sorry to see any, setback there. Here follows my earlier message.... Hi, Cheryl. I wanted to take a quiet sounding with you about possibly getting a bit of time for the Brookings board of trustees and International Advisory Council on June 4. If there\'s any possibility at all, I\'ll come in, via any channel you suggest, with a formal request, but here\'s the essence of it: we\'ve got a very distinguished board which she\'s met with before (a week after the 2004 election), plus a group of 20+ high-level international types etc.). We could do it in a way that minimizes the imposition on her time?i.e., bring the group into the department an assemble in the Loy Henderson auditorium (or whatever it\'s called these days, or a similar 1st floor venue), and she comes down and talks to us for 15 minutes and take 15 minutes of questions, over and out. We did this','trying to connect....Did you get anything from him? See below. Hillary, I\'ve been trying to get a couple of reasonably time-sensitive messages to you for a couple of weeks via Cheryl\'s State Department e-mail, and I\'ve heard nothing back. Is there a different channel I should use? Strobe PS: here\'s the last one I sent, with an attachment of the earlier one Cheryl, I\'m resending a message that I first sent on April 14. I can imagine how flooded your inbox is, but I\'d be grateful if you could give me some idea of whether what I\'m proposing below might work. If there\'s any chance, I\'ll send you the full list of people from the Board and Intl Advisory Council. BTW, I\'ve heard terrific reports about the Sec\'s Town Meeting in Iraq yesterday, including from my friend who I gather is slated to go to as ambassador. He\'s as good as they get. One other thing (speaking of ambassadorships), I\'m concerned about what I gather may happen with regard to the Tokyo embassy?not least because the Japanese are getting concerned. I realize the locus of decision-making there is the White House, but given the terrific start the HRC gave to the US-Japan relationship by going to Tokyo first on her trip to Asia, I\'d be sorry to see any, setback there. Here follows my earlier message.... Hi, Cheryl. I wanted to take a quiet sounding with you about possibly getting a bit of time for the Brookings board of trustees and International Advisory Council on June 4. If there\'s any possibility at all, I\'ll come in, via any channel you suggest, with a formal request, but here\'s the essence of it: we\'ve got a very distinguished board which she\'s met with before (a week after the 2004 election), plus a group of 20+ high-level international types etc.). We could do it in a way that minimizes the imposition on her time?i.e., bring the group into the department an assemble in the Loy Henderson auditorium (or whatever it\'s called these days, or a similar 1st floor venue), and she comes down and talks to us for 15 minutes and take 15 minutes of questions, over and out. We did this','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3200 - C05765347.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3200 - C05765347.txt','Good newsDear Chris-- I heard about the election law passing and the agreement about Kirkuk, which sound like positive steps forward. Thanks to you and your team for all you did to support the Iraqis in these decisions. Kudos all around. Take care, Hillary','Good newsDear Chris-- I heard about the election law passing and the agreement about Kirkuk, which sound like positive steps forward. Thanks to you and your team for all you did to support the Iraqis in these decisions. Kudos all around. Take care, Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3202 - C05765552.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3202 - C05765552.txt','Hikers in Iran HikersMr. Reines: Here\'s the latest ticker we have. We are reaching out to NEA for more context and will pass it on once we get it. Greg Macris, SWO Iran charges three detained Americans with espionage (Adds background) TEHRAN, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Iran has charged three detained U.S. citizens with espionage, the official IRNA news agency quoted a judiciary official as saying on Monday. The three are charged with espionage. Investigations continue into the three detained Americans in Iran, Tehran general prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi said. The three were held after they strayed into Iran from northern Iraq at the end of July. The three, Shane Bauer, 27, Sarah Shourd, 31, and Josh Fattal, 27, crossed into Iranian territory nearly two months ago. Their families say they strayed across the border accidentally. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad suggested in an interview with the American television network NBC in September that the Americans\' release might be linked to the release of Iranian diplomats he said were being held by U.S. troops in Iraq. Under Iran\'s Islamic sharia law, espionage is punishable by death. (Reporting by Ramin Mostafavi, Writing by Parisa Hafezi) Do you have anything on the below? The 3 detained hikers in Iran were charged with espionage?','Hikers in Iran HikersMr. Reines: Here\'s the latest ticker we have. We are reaching out to NEA for more context and will pass it on once we get it. Greg Macris, SWO Iran charges three detained Americans with espionage (Adds background) TEHRAN, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Iran has charged three detained U.S. citizens with espionage, the official IRNA news agency quoted a judiciary official as saying on Monday. \"The three are charged with espionage. Investigations continue into the three detained Americans in Iran,\" Tehran general prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi said. The three were held after they strayed into Iran from northern Iraq at the end of July. The three, Shane Bauer, 27, Sarah Shourd, 31, and Josh Fattal, 27, crossed into Iranian territory nearly two months ago. Their families say they strayed across the border accidentally. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad suggested in an interview with the American television network NBC in September that the Americans\' release might be linked to the release of Iranian diplomats he said were being held by U.S. troops in Iraq. Under Iran\'s Islamic sharia law, espionage is punishable by death. (Reporting by Ramin Mostafavi, Writing by Parisa Hafezi) Do you have anything on the below? The 3 detained hikers in Iran were charged with espionage?','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3203 - C05765556.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3203 - C05765556.txt','IRAN Res UNGA IRAN 3C debate webcast NOWHuma, Jake, Joe, Here is the vote on the Iran human rights resolution at UNGA. I briefed the S during the retreat coffee break. She asked for the text of the resolution. The link is below. Do you want a hard copy here at the retreat? 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Wider margin than last year: 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). Link: http://daccess-dds-ny.un.org/dodUNDOC/LTD/N09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Esther Here is the link to the resolution, perhaps a staffer can print it off for the Secretary? http:fidaccess-dds-ny.un.oredoc/UNDOULTDM09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Thanks! I just told the S, Sen Mitchell and A/S Posner. Will seek out A/S Feltman. The S has asked for the text of the resolution. I\'ll check on how to get document here. Esther 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). A better margin this year. HURRAH! FINAL VOTE: 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Amy please send ASAP last year\'s vote tally for comparison EOVs now beginning. Brazil explaining why it abstained.','IRAN Res UNGA IRAN 3C debate webcast NOWHuma, Jake, Joe, Here is the vote on the Iran human rights resolution at UNGA. I briefed the S during the retreat coffee break. She asked for the text of the resolution. The link is below. Do you want a hard copy here at the retreat? 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Wider margin than last year: 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). Link: http://daccess-dds-ny.un.org/dodUNDOC/LTD/N09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Esther Here is the link to the resolution, perhaps a staffer can print it off for the Secretary? http:fidaccess-dds-ny.un.oredoc/UNDOULTDM09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Thanks! I just told the S, Sen Mitchell and A/S Posner. Will seek out A/S Feltman. The S has asked for the text of the resolution. I\'ll check on how to get document here. Esther 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). A better margin this year. HURRAH! FINAL VOTE: 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Amy please send ASAP last year\'s vote tally for comparison EOVs now beginning. Brazil explaining why it abstained.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3205 - C05765560.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3205 - C05765560.txt','CallAs a reminder, ehud barak called for you. Call sheet just came through. Its at house. Also, pdb coming at 10am.','CallAs a reminder, ehud barak called for you. Call sheet just came through. Its at house. Also, pdb coming at 10am.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3206 - C05765578.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3206 - C05765578.txt','A death in familyCan we find out more? Cheryl, As you know, is serving as a public delegate to UNGA. I don\'t have details, but we have just learned that son died this weekend. We do not know more than that and so far, there is nothing in the press about it. I thought you and the Secretary would want know about this. Will update you if I learn more. Brooke','A death in familyCan we find out more? Cheryl, As you know, is serving as a public delegate to UNGA. I don\'t have details, but we have just learned that son died this weekend. We do not know more than that and so far, there is nothing in the press about it. I thought you and the Secretary would want know about this. Will update you if I learn more. Brooke','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3208 - C05765599.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3208 - C05765599.txt','Lebanon has a cabinetHariri just announced the formation of a cabinet. It\'s divided 15-10-5 (15 ministers with March 14, 10 ministers with March 8, 5 ministers with President Sleiman). The ones of most concern to us -- Defense (our help to LAF), Interior (help to police plus municipal elections), Justice (Hariri Tribunal), Finance (can veto anything because of financial implications) are all either with March 14 or Presidency. That\'s good. Foreign . Affairs is with a new guy from Nabih Berri\'s bloc. with Lebanon rotating onto the Security Council. 1.4(D) B1 Next step: Hariri and his cabinet have 30 days to come up with the ministerial declaration, basically a platform, that must be presented to the Parliament along with the cabinet slate for a vote of confidence. This, too, may be painful, as they debate how to describe the resistance in ways that don\'t cross either U.S. or Hizballah red lines. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 11/08/2024','Lebanon has a cabinetHariri just announced the formation of a cabinet. It\'s divided 15-10-5 (15 ministers with March 14, 10 ministers with March 8, 5 ministers with President Sleiman). The ones of most concern to us -- Defense (our help to LAF), Interior (help to police plus municipal elections), Justice (Hariri Tribunal), Finance (can veto anything because of financial implications) are all either with March 14 or Presidency. That\'s good. Foreign . Affairs is with a new guy from Nabih Berri\'s bloc. with Lebanon rotating onto the Security Council. 1.4(D) B1 Next step: Hariri and his cabinet have 30 days to come up with the ministerial declaration, basically a platform, that must be presented to the Parliament along with the cabinet slate for a vote of confidence. This, too, may be painful, as they debate how to describe \"the resistance\" in ways that don\'t cross either U.S. or Hizballah red lines. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 11/08/2024','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3209 - C05765604.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3209 - C05765604.txt','Samual heymanNovember 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family. Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business. Mr. Heyman waged an aggressive campaign against the company\'s chairman and ultimately forced his removal through a shareholder vote - a rare victory for shareholders during a time when executives of public companies were considered virtually untouchable. Once Mr. Heyman took control of GAF, he reversed course and held on to the chemicals business, ultimately making it a big contributor to the company\'s profit.','Samual heymanNovember 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: \"He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family.\" Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business. Mr. Heyman waged an aggressive campaign against the company\'s chairman and ultimately forced his removal through a shareholder vote - a rare victory for shareholders during a time when executives of public companies were considered virtually untouchable. Once Mr. Heyman took control of GAF, he reversed course and held on to the chemicals business, ultimately making it a big contributor to the company\'s profit.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('321 - C05758434.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\321 - C05758434.txt','Re: Fw:Can we do tomorrow around 9? See below, monica did confirm. I don\'t know what the confusion could have been. I\'m very sorry. Marianne is saying she can late tonite (around 10) or tomorrow at 8pm. So sorry - trying to contact her now. She was set to come when I spoke to her.','Re: Fw:Can we do tomorrow around 9? See below, monica did confirm. I don\'t know what the confusion could have been. I\'m very sorry. Marianne is saying she can late tonite (around 10) or tomorrow at 8pm. So sorry - trying to contact her now. She was set to come when I spoke to her.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3210 - C05765608.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3210 - C05765608.txt','Navies of DPRK and ROK exchange fireSEOUL (AP) - Navy ships of the two Koreas exchanged fire November 10 along their disputed western sea border, South Korean military officers said. A South Korean warship shot at a North Korean navy ship that crossed the disputed western sea border on the morning of November 10 and the North\'s ship shot back, said an officer at the Seoul\'s Joint Chiefs of Staff. Another officer said there were no South Korean casualties, though it was unclear whether there were any on the North Korean side. He said that the North Korean ship was seriously damaged and that it turned back toward northern waters after the brief skirmish. Both officers spoke on condition of anonymity, citing department policy.','Navies of DPRK and ROK exchange fireSEOUL (AP) - Navy ships of the two Koreas exchanged fire November 10 along their disputed western sea border, South Korean military officers said. A South Korean warship shot at a North Korean navy ship that crossed the disputed western sea border on the morning of November 10 and the North\'s ship shot back, said an officer at the Seoul\'s Joint Chiefs of Staff. Another officer said there were no South Korean casualties, though it was unclear whether there were any on the North Korean side. He said that the North Korean ship was seriously damaged and that it turned back toward northern waters after the brief skirmish. Both officers spoke on condition of anonymity, citing department policy.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3211 - C05765609.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3211 - C05765609.txt','WowHe had little record but lots of rhetoric -- much of it morally stirring and beautifully written, Richard Cohen writes in his Washington Post column. As president, though, he has tried so hard to be the un-George Bush that the former president\'s overweening moralism -- his insistence on seeing things as either black or white -- has become an Obama gray. Human rights in general has been treated as if it\'s a Republican idea. Obama should reread his Philadelphia speech. He\'ll find a good man there. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/23/AR2009112302 897.html','Wow\"He had little record but lots of rhetoric -- much of it morally stirring and beautifully written,\" Richard Cohen writes in his Washington Post column. \"As president, though, he has tried so hard to be the un-George Bush that the former president\'s overweening moralism -- his insistence on seeing things as either black or white -- has become an Obama gray. Human rights in general has been treated as if it\'s a Republican idea. Obama should reread his Philadelphia speech. He\'ll find a good man there.\" http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/23/AR2009112302 897.html','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3212 - C05765610.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3212 - C05765610.txt','Police: Bomb kills 5 in northwest PakistanPESHAWAR (AP) - A police officer said a bomb near a crowded market in northwest Pakistan has killed at least five people. The bombing is the third attack in as many days in or close to Peshawar, the capital of Pakistan\'s North West Frontier Province. Police officer Maazullah Khan said Tuesday\'s bombing in Charsada city also wounded at least 20 people. The city is some 25 miles north of Peshawar. Local TV footage showed a destroyed car and several badly damaged stalls and shops. Ambulances ferried the dead and injured to the hospital along roads littered with debris.','Police: Bomb kills 5 in northwest PakistanPESHAWAR (AP) - A police officer said a bomb near a crowded market in northwest Pakistan has killed at least five people. The bombing is the third attack in as many days in or close to Peshawar, the capital of Pakistan\'s North West Frontier Province. Police officer Maazullah Khan said Tuesday\'s bombing in Charsada city also wounded at least 20 people. The city is some 25 miles north of Peshawar. Local TV footage showed a destroyed car and several badly damaged stalls and shops. Ambulances ferried the dead and injured to the hospital along roads littered with debris.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3214 - C05765613.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3214 - C05765613.txt','Pushing ZelayaFYI. Craig is on his way to Honduras now. Craig,','Pushing ZelayaFYI. Craig is on his way to Honduras now. Craig,','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3215 - C05765622.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3215 - C05765622.txt','In staff office if u need me.Is it 1:30 here? Do I have a hairdresser? Can you stop by? Thx.','In staff office if u need me.Is it 1:30 here? Do I have a hairdresser? Can you stop by? Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3216 - C05765644.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3216 - C05765644.txt','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe WilsonFYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 201h ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to undertake projects in Africa. With our record of success elsewhere, we are certain that our approach to project development and execution will mesh nicely with African needs and U.S. policy priorities. Valerie, Trevor and Samantha join me in extending our best wishes to you, Bill, and Chelsea as we enter the holiday season. Joe Ambassador Joseph Wilson Director, Symbion Power Email: joseph.wilsonsymbion-power.com Tel. No. +1 505 629-9142 website: www.symbion-power.com  This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify immediately.','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe WilsonFYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 201h ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to undertake projects in Africa. With our record of success elsewhere, we are certain that our approach to project development and execution will mesh nicely with African needs and U.S. policy priorities. Valerie, Trevor and Samantha join me in extending our best wishes to you, Bill, and Chelsea as we enter the holiday season. Joe Ambassador Joseph Wilson Director, Symbion Power Email: joseph.wilsonsymbion-power.com Tel. No. +1 505 629-9142 website: www.symbion-power.com ; This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify immediately.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3217 - C05765646.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3217 - C05765646.txt','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker.','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3219 - C05765650.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3219 - C05765650.txt','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred smart power foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as ridiculous, a nightmare, and frustrating beyond words. $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred \"smart power\" foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as \"ridiculous,\" \"a nightmare,\" and \"frustrating beyond words.\" $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('322 - C05758435.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\322 - C05758435.txt','Handover in SCA - May 15Bill: If it\'s OK with you, I\'m planning on leaving this job on May 15, Richard','Handover in SCA - May 15Bill: If it\'s OK with you, I\'m planning on leaving this job on May 15, Richard','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3220 - C05765652.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3220 - C05765652.txt','Question on S RetreatCheryl, the General will be traveling during the November 20 Secretary\'s retreat. May I attend in his absence? Thank you Timothy R. Shortley Deputy to SE Gration Office of the U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan (S/USSES) Department of State, Room 5819 202-647-4531','Question on S RetreatCheryl, the General will be traveling during the November 20 Secretary\'s retreat. May I attend in his absence? Thank you Timothy R. Shortley Deputy to SE Gration Office of the U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan (S/USSES) Department of State, Room 5819 202-647-4531','2016-08-01 09:54:48'),('3222 - C05765654.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3222 - C05765654.txt','A death in family A death in  familyNot yet. Have you learned any more? I\'m copying Lauren to get his #5. Can we find out more? Cheryl, As you know, is serving as a public delegate to UNGA. I don\'t have details, but we have just learned that died this weekend. We do not know more than that and so far, there is nothing in the press about it. I thought you and the Secretary would want know about this. Will update you if I learn more. Brooke','A death in family A death in ; familyNot yet. Have you learned any more? I\'m copying Lauren to get his #5. Can we find out more? Cheryl, As you know, is serving as a public delegate to UNGA. I don\'t have details, but we have just learned that died this weekend. We do not know more than that and so far, there is nothing in the press about it. I thought you and the Secretary would want know about this. Will update you if I learn more. Brooke','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3223 - C05765657.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3223 - C05765657.txt','A death in familyNot yet. Have you learned any more? I\'m copying Lauren to get his #s. Can we find out more? Cheryl,','A death in familyNot yet. Have you learned any more? I\'m copying Lauren to get his #s. Can we find out more? Cheryl,','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3224 - C05765659.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3224 - C05765659.txt','Call listPls add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pls send me their addresses and numbers','Call listPls add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pls send me their addresses and numbers','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3225 - C05765661.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3225 - C05765661.txt','A death in familyHave you learned any more? I\'m copying Lauren to get his #s. Can we find out more? Cheryl, As you know, is serving as a public delegate to UNGA. I don\'t have details, but we have just learned that died this weekend. We do not know more than that and so far, there is nothing in the press about it. I thought you and the Secretary would want know about this. Will update you if I learn more. Brooke','A death in familyHave you learned any more? I\'m copying Lauren to get his #s. Can we find out more? Cheryl, As you know, is serving as a public delegate to UNGA. I don\'t have details, but we have just learned that died this weekend. We do not know more than that and so far, there is nothing in the press about it. I thought you and the Secretary would want know about this. Will update you if I learn more. Brooke','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3226 - C05765662.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3226 - C05765662.txt','Congrats on USAIDCheryl, Congratulations on a fabulous nomination. We look forward to working with Raj and continuing to help you and the Secretary. Our USGLC statement is attached and pasted below. Best, Liz Liz Schrayer U.S. Global Leadership Coalition 1220 19th Street, NW Washin on DC 20036 USGLC Applauds Choice of Dr. Rajiv Shah as USAID Administrator In Choosing Dr. Shah, President Signals Important Role Development Plays in Foreign Policy Washington, DC ? The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition released the following statement from Executive Director Liz Schrayer on President Obama\'s announcement of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development: `The USGLC applauds the President\'s nomination of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be USAID Administrator as yet another example of the President\'s commitment to elevating our civilian-led, smart power tools. With a robust International Affairs Budget request for FY 2010, a pledge to double foreign assistance by 2015, a Presidential Study Directive on Global Development and the State Department\'s Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review, the Administration continues to demonstrate the essential role development and diplomacy play in our foreign policy. Rajiv Shah is a fresh and dynamic addition to President Obama\'s foreign policy team. Dr. Shah will bring expertise and energy to a critical agency in need of strong, empowered leadership. His career in global development, global health and agricultural development give him real perspective to lead USAID. He is already an important player in the Administration\'s food security initiative, and his additional background in fighting global poverty and promoting global health make him an ideal candidate for this important post. The USGLC\'s broad, bipartisan coalition welcomes Dr. Shah\'s nomination to be USAID Administrator, and we look forward to working with him to strengthen the role of development The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (www.usglc.orq) is a broad-based influential network of 400 businesses and NGOs national security and foreign policy experts and business, faith-based, academic and community leaders in all 50 states','Congrats on USAIDCheryl, Congratulations on a fabulous nomination. We look forward to working with Raj and continuing to help you and the Secretary. Our USGLC statement is attached and pasted below. Best, Liz Liz Schrayer U.S. Global Leadership Coalition 1220 19th Street, NW Washin on DC 20036 USGLC Applauds Choice of Dr. Rajiv Shah as USAID Administrator In Choosing Dr. Shah, President Signals Important Role Development Plays in Foreign Policy Washington, DC ? The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition released the following statement from Executive Director Liz Schrayer on President Obama\'s announcement of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development: `The USGLC applauds the President\'s nomination of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be USAID Administrator as yet another example of the President\'s commitment to elevating our civilian-led, smart power tools. With a robust International Affairs Budget request for FY 2010, a pledge to double foreign assistance by 2015, a Presidential Study Directive on Global Development and the State Department\'s Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review, the Administration continues to demonstrate the essential role development and diplomacy play in our foreign policy. \"Rajiv Shah is a fresh and dynamic addition to President Obama\'s foreign policy team. Dr. Shah will bring expertise and energy to a critical agency in need of strong, empowered leadership. His career in global development, global health and agricultural development give him real perspective to lead USAID. He is already an important player in the Administration\'s food security initiative, and his additional background in fighting global poverty and promoting global health make him an ideal candidate for this important post. \"The USGLC\'s broad, bipartisan coalition welcomes Dr. Shah\'s nomination to be USAID Administrator, and we look forward to working with him to strengthen the role of development\" The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (www.usglc.orq) is a broad-based influential network of 400 businesses and NGOs; national security and foreign policy experts; and business, faith-based, academic and community leaders in all 50 states','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3228 - C05765670.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3228 - C05765670.txt','Michelletti updateB6 To All: Friday evening Hugo and I began picking up from de facto sources that M was about to enter a meeting with supporters and that some of the hardliners were making yet another attempt to dissuade M from taking a leave of absence. We immediately phoned contacts close to M and warned that if M reneged, we would launch a massive round of visa revocations, to include families. A couple hours later, sources began to report that M had decided definitively to step aside as announced. Former President Maduro played a key role in persuading M to keep his promise. Later, Panamanian VP/FM Varela called me to say he had heard from his private sector contacts in Honduras that M had ratified the decision to take a leave of absence. We will stay on top of this until M actually leaves. ck','Michelletti updateB6 To All: Friday evening Hugo and I began picking up from de facto sources that M was about to enter a meeting with supporters and that some of the hardliners were making yet another attempt to dissuade M from taking a leave of absence. We immediately phoned contacts close to M and warned that if M reneged, we would launch a massive round of visa revocations, to include families. A couple hours later, sources began to report that M had decided definitively to step aside as announced. Former President Maduro played a key role in persuading M to keep his promise. Later, Panamanian VP/FM Varela called me to say he had heard from his private sector contacts in Honduras that M had \"ratified\" the decision to take a leave of absence. We will stay on top of this until M actually leaves. ck','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3229 - C05765673.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3229 - C05765673.txt','Gaza militants agree to halt rocket fire (AP)See below for a report that Hamas is announcing that militants will stop launching rockets from Gaza into Southern Israel. Colleagues: Ops is transmitting this press ticker for your situational awareness. Greg Macris, Senior Watch Officer GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - (AP) Palestinian militants in Gaza have agreed to stop firing rockets into southern Israel. Hamas announced the agreement this evening, saying it\'s intended to prevent Israeli retaliation and give Gaza residents more stability. Hamas\' interior minister says it should make it easier for residents to rebuild the infrastructure that was destroyed in last winter\'s war with Israel. Hamas has mostly refrained from firing rockets since Israel\'s three-week offensive ended in January. Some Gaza militant groups have continued with rocket attacks since the end of the war, but they\'ve been far less frequent. The latest came this morning, but it caused no injuries. A small faction affiliated with al- Qaida claimed responsibility.','Gaza militants agree to halt rocket fire (AP)See below for a report that Hamas is announcing that militants will stop launching rockets from Gaza into Southern Israel. Colleagues: Ops is transmitting this press ticker for your situational awareness. Greg Macris, Senior Watch Officer GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - (AP) Palestinian militants in Gaza have agreed to stop firing rockets into southern Israel. Hamas announced the agreement this evening, saying it\'s intended to prevent Israeli retaliation and give Gaza residents more stability. Hamas\' interior minister says it should make it easier for residents to rebuild the infrastructure that was destroyed in last winter\'s war with Israel. Hamas has mostly refrained from firing rockets since Israel\'s three-week offensive ended in January. Some Gaza militant groups have continued with rocket attacks since the end of the war, but they\'ve been far less frequent. The latest came this morning, but it caused no injuries. A small faction affiliated with al- Qaida claimed responsibility.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('323 - C05758436.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\323 - C05758436.txt','Re: FW:Yes, I am. In a call last Tuesday, Hillary asked me to get her resume. It is attached. Hope you\'re both doing well ? this most recent trip certainly has played well. Great job, but I know how unrelentingly demanding it is for everyone on the team. HRC did mention ongoing challenges in staffing. Good luck and let me know anything I can do from the outside. Jan','Re: FW:Yes, I am. In a call last Tuesday, Hillary asked me to get her resume. It is attached. Hope you\'re both doing well ? this most recent trip certainly has played well. Great job, but I know how unrelentingly demanding it is for everyone on the team. HRC did mention ongoing challenges in staffing. Good luck and let me know anything I can do from the outside. Jan','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3231 - C05765675.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3231 - C05765675.txt','Personal: AfghanistanAnother note from milliband that he doesn\'t want to send through the system. Hi Huma 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 I\'m e-mailing you from my home account, as we\'re just back from Kabul. David has downloaded to me and very much wants the Secretary (only) to see this note. He would like to talk it over with her as soon as convenient in the next couple of days (and before Thanksgiving).','Personal: AfghanistanAnother note from milliband that he doesn\'t want to send through the system. Hi Huma 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 I\'m e-mailing you from my home account, as we\'re just back from Kabul. David has downloaded to me and very much wants the Secretary (only) to see this note. He would like to talk it over with her as soon as convenient in the next couple of days (and before Thanksgiving).','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3232 - C05765676.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3232 - C05765676.txt','FW:Ali did some quiet digging See Ali\'s note below. She wasn\'t able to get specifics, but it sounds as though it','FW:Ali did some quiet digging See Ali\'s note below. She wasn\'t able to get specifics, but it sounds as though it','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3233 - C05765677.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3233 - C05765677.txt','Call to Chinese FM YangMadam Secretary, I\'m.really sorry to disturb your weekend. 1.4(D) B1 1.4(D) Jim and I agree that it would be very helpful if you could call FM Yang as soon as possible this weekend and press the point with him. If you\'re able to, here are a few suggested points. B1 Begin points: B5','Call to Chinese FM YangMadam Secretary, I\'m.really sorry to disturb your weekend. 1.4(D) B1 1.4(D) Jim and I agree that it would be very helpful if you could call FM Yang as soon as possible this weekend and press the point with him. If you\'re able to, here are a few suggested points. B1 Begin points: B5','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3234 - C05765679.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3234 - C05765679.txt','NATO reportDear Hillary Thanks for your encouragement on NATO. I am honored that you asked me to work on this fascinating challenge. I leave for Slovenia tomorrow for the second seminar. I then go to Prague to celebrate the Velvet revolution. Will be in touch when I get back with another update for you to have before the ministerial and then can figure out when we meet All best Madeleine Sent using BlackBerry Dear Madeleine, Thank you for your letter report to me about the excellent work you are doing. All the outreach is reassuring the Central and Eastern members. We face some hard choices ahead and should plan to meet in December to review. I will be in Brussels for the NATO Ministerial the first week, so let\'s aim for a time after that. All the best, Hillary','NATO reportDear Hillary Thanks for your encouragement on NATO. I am honored that you asked me to work on this fascinating challenge. I leave for Slovenia tomorrow for the second seminar. I then go to Prague to celebrate the Velvet revolution. Will be in touch when I get back with another update for you to have before the ministerial and then can figure out when we meet All best Madeleine Sent using BlackBerry Dear Madeleine, Thank you for your letter report to me about the excellent work you are doing. All the outreach is reassuring the Central and Eastern members. We face some hard choices ahead and should plan to meet in December to review. I will be in Brussels for the NATO Ministerial the first week, so let\'s aim for a time after that. All the best, Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3235 - C05765680.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3235 - C05765680.txt','Call listYes- they are both on. Were these added? B6 Tutu: Gail Collins: I\'m working on addresses for both, and will all of the below to your call grid. I\'ll send an updated grid to Huma within the hour. The Gail Collins book will be on your desk when you return. Pls add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pls send me their addresses and numbers','Call listYes- they are both on. Were these added? B6 Tutu: Gail Collins: I\'m working on addresses for both, and will all of the below to your call grid. I\'ll send an updated grid to Huma within the hour. The Gail Collins book will be on your desk when you return. Pls add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pls send me their addresses and numbers','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3238 - C05765685.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3238 - C05765685.txt','UpdateNancy Parrish following up ? okay to relay the night of the 231d yet? Hi Lona, are we close to coming up with a date? Sent from my iPhone','UpdateNancy Parrish following up ? okay to relay the night of the 231d yet? Hi Lona, are we close to coming up with a date? Sent from my iPhone','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3239 - C05765686.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3239 - C05765686.txt','BlairNo word back from chinese on his availability. Blair will be fine with that. 12:45 would be better for Blair. What about Yang call? Tony blair asking if you are free to talk tomorrow (sunday) at 12:30?','BlairNo word back from chinese on his availability. Blair will be fine with that. 12:45 would be better for Blair. What about Yang call? Tony blair asking if you are free to talk tomorrow (sunday) at 12:30?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('324 - C05758438.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\324 - C05758438.txt','Brookings request message for CherylThey are meeting at State so it\'s easy to do. We should schedule. Let\'s discuss today. Per your strobe request regarding a june meet with board Lona - Gotcha - agree with that concern so let\'s flag and present to her. I had asked strobe if we could move date but given that it is their board mtg, they can\'t. I do think it provides a useful oppor for her to engage an imp group post her BIG Speech but the first day after such a long trip is not ideal. We should share that concern with hrc so she can decide.. Cdm It\'s the day after she returns from an international trip ? I would prefer not to. Do you think we can try to do this June 3? The proposed meeting is built around annual combined board and international advisory council meeting, so we\'re locked into June 3. Hope it might still work. Will send full board and council member list. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036','Brookings request message for CherylThey are meeting at State so it\'s easy to do. We should schedule. Let\'s discuss today. Per your strobe request regarding a june meet with board Lona - Gotcha - agree with that concern so let\'s flag and present to her. I had asked strobe if we could move date but given that it is their board mtg, they can\'t. I do think it provides a useful oppor for her to engage an imp group post her BIG Speech but the first day after such a long trip is not ideal. We should share that concern with hrc so she can decide.. Cdm It\'s the day after she returns from an international trip ? I would prefer not to. Do you think we can try to do this June 3? The proposed meeting is built around annual combined board and international advisory council meeting, so we\'re locked into June 3. Hope it might still work. Will send full board and council member list. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3240 - C05765687.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3240 - C05765687.txt','Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to eik so i\'ve pushed it to back-- we need to talk','Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to eik so i\'ve pushed it to back-- we need to talk','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3241 - C05765688.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3241 - C05765688.txt','Letter from Senator BaucusAttachments: 2009 11 09 17 07 26.pdf H RC: Here is background on the letter from Baucus and the anticipated response prepared by H. Take a look and see if you want to go in a different direction. Including the background below so you have the context for the letter. Nora: I\'m responding on Tom\'s behalf. We\'ve drafted up a letter in response, and I believe it\'s with H right now. We\'ve had a near-constant dialogue with Baucus\' office on this, and I\'m afraid we haven\'t been able to, and aren\'t likely in the near future, to satisfy them. 1) Development and environmental protection on the Flathead River is a long-running source of tension between Montana and British Columbia. To protect the Flathead Basin, Sen. Baucus has long championed restrictions against development on both sides of the border. 2) Over the years, the USG has worked closely with the Canadian federal government to ensure several Canadian mining proposals were fully assessed for environmental impact. To date, the British Columbia provincial government has not approved any mining proposals in the Flathead Basin?and there are no additional proposals on the horizon. 3) The Senator would like to see B.C. and Canada move toward a more permanent way to protect the region, rather than having to battle each new mining proposal. For example, environmental NGOs advocate the Canadians establishing a national park or other development moratorium. 4) While we certainly agree with that approach in principal, the problem is that under Canada\'s system, provincial governments hold the authority over natural resource management. Therefore, even though the Canadian park service likewise would favor a national park in the northern Flathead Basin, nothing can happen without the agreement of the Province of British Columbia. 5) British Columbia has informed us that they see no need for broader, more permanent protections in the Flathead Basin, and believe their environmental assessment process gives adequate protection against development-related threats. 6) Because of the federal-provincial dynamic in Canada, the Canadian federal government can\'t really compel British Columbia to establish permanent protections in the Flathead Basin. 7) Glacier National Park and the Canadian Waterton Lakes National Park are U.N. World Heritage Sites. The U.N. World Heritage committee recently sent a mission to the Flathead basin, to assess potential threats to the two national parks. Their report is expected this month or next. The release of the report will provide us an opportunity to engage B.C. and Canada again on the future of the Flathead region. Hi Tom. I don\'t think you ever followed back up on this. Can you let me know how we can address his concerns? Thanks.','Letter from Senator BaucusAttachments: 2009 11 09 17 07 26.pdf H RC: Here is background on the letter from Baucus and the anticipated response prepared by H. Take a look and see if you want to go in a different direction. Including the background below so you have the context for the letter. Nora: I\'m responding on Tom\'s behalf. We\'ve drafted up a letter in response, and I believe it\'s with H right now. We\'ve had a near-constant dialogue with Baucus\' office on this, and I\'m afraid we haven\'t been able to, and aren\'t likely in the near future, to satisfy them. 1) Development and environmental protection on the Flathead River is a long-running source of tension between Montana and British Columbia. To protect the Flathead Basin, Sen. Baucus has long championed restrictions against development on both sides of the border. 2) Over the years, the USG has worked closely with the Canadian federal government to ensure several Canadian mining proposals were fully assessed for environmental impact. To date, the British Columbia provincial government has not approved any mining proposals in the Flathead Basin?and there are no additional proposals on the horizon. 3) The Senator would like to see B.C. and Canada move toward a more permanent way to protect the region, rather than having to battle each new mining proposal. For example, environmental NGOs advocate the Canadians establishing a national park or other development moratorium. 4) While we certainly agree with that approach in principal, the problem is that under Canada\'s system, provincial governments hold the authority over natural resource management. Therefore, even though the Canadian park service likewise would favor a national park in the northern Flathead Basin, nothing can happen without the agreement of the Province of British Columbia. 5) British Columbia has informed us that they see no need for broader, more permanent protections in the Flathead Basin, and believe their environmental assessment process gives adequate protection against development-related threats. 6) Because of the federal-provincial dynamic in Canada, the Canadian federal government can\'t really compel British Columbia to establish permanent protections in the Flathead Basin. 7) Glacier National Park and the Canadian Waterton Lakes National Park are U.N. World Heritage Sites. The U.N. World Heritage committee recently sent a mission to the Flathead basin, to assess potential threats to the two national parks. Their report is expected this month or next. The release of the report will provide us an opportunity to engage B.C. and Canada again on the future of the Flathead region. Hi Tom. I don\'t think you ever followed back up on this. Can you let me know how we can address his concerns? Thanks.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3242 - C05765689.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3242 - C05765689.txt','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3244 - C05765692.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3244 - C05765692.txt','Health Care UpdateSenator Voinovich missed the vote. I\'m trying to find out if Leadership knew he was going to be missing or not. Although he is retiring, it\'s a little odd given how historically significant the vote is. Finally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed yes vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate.','Health Care UpdateSenator Voinovich missed the vote. I\'m trying to find out if Leadership knew he was going to be missing or not. Although he is retiring, it\'s a little odd given how historically significant the vote is. Finally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed \"yes\" vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3245 - C05765694.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3245 - C05765694.txt','Blair12:45 would be better for Blair. What about Yang call? Tony blair asking if you are free to talk tomorrow (sunday) at 12:30?','Blair12:45 would be better for Blair. What about Yang call? Tony blair asking if you are free to talk tomorrow (sunday) at 12:30?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3246 - C05765695.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3246 - C05765695.txt','FyiRichards office sending a secure fax tomorrow morning at 8:30am.','FyiRichards office sending a secure fax tomorrow morning at 8:30am.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3247 - C05765696.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3247 - C05765696.txt','Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to eik so i\'ve pushed it to Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to eik so i\'ve pushed it to back -- we need to talkback -- we need to talk calling Can we talk now? I just woke up again.','Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to eik so i\'ve pushed it to Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to eik so i\'ve pushed it to back -- we need to talkback -- we need to talk calling Can we talk now? I just woke up again.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3249 - C05765705.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3249 - C05765705.txt','U.S. national held over Afghan boy\'s shootingColleagues ? I have attached a Reuters report below about a U.S. national who has been arrested in Northern Afghanistan over a shooting incident. Ops spoke with Kabul ACS Chief Katie Nutt who said that this incident occurred on November 8. Kabul has kept CA/OCS in the loop about the case. The man, who works for a NGO, has not yet been charged and is being held at a NDS (National Directorate of Security) site in a private cell. He is being treated well and has hired an attorney from the Consular Section\'s list. The Consular Section has kept in touch with him, and the Swedish-led PRT in Mazar-i-Sharif has also been in contact. -PhiII Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer U.S. aid worker held over Afghan boy\'s shooting KABUL, Nov 11 (Reuters) - An American aid worker in northern Afghanistan is being held by Afghan authorities over the fatal shooting of an Afghan teenager at his home, a provincial police chief said on Wednesday. Mohammad Bilal Niram, chief of police in the northern Sar-i-pul province, said the aid worker had killed his landlord\'s 16-year-old son with three gunshots, possibly suspecting a burglary when the boy tried to enter his home. He is in Afghan government custody for investigation. He has not been charged, Niram said. The man worked for GP he said, referring to Global Partners, a UK-based aid group which says it has run programmes in Afghanistan since 1993. Staff at the organisation\'s London headquarters declined to comment on the incident. John Groch, a spokesman for the U.S. embassy, confirmed that an American had been arrested in Sar-i-pul but said he could give no further details pending the Afghan police investigation. (Reporting by Hamid Shalizi and Peter Graff, writing by Peter Graff, editing by Mark Trevelyan)','U.S. national held over Afghan boy\'s shootingColleagues ? I have attached a Reuters report below about a U.S. national who has been arrested in Northern Afghanistan over a shooting incident. Ops spoke with Kabul ACS Chief Katie Nutt who said that this incident occurred on November 8. Kabul has kept CA/OCS in the loop about the case. The man, who works for a NGO, has not yet been charged and is being held at a NDS (National Directorate of Security) site in a private cell. He is being treated well and has hired an attorney from the Consular Section\'s list. The Consular Section has kept in touch with him, and the Swedish-led PRT in Mazar-i-Sharif has also been in contact. -PhiII Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer U.S. aid worker held over Afghan boy\'s shooting KABUL, Nov 11 (Reuters) - An American aid worker in northern Afghanistan is being held by Afghan authorities over the fatal shooting of an Afghan teenager at his home, a provincial police chief said on Wednesday. Mohammad Bilal Niram, chief of police in the northern Sar-i-pul province, said the aid worker had killed his landlord\'s 16-year-old son with three gunshots, possibly suspecting a burglary when the boy tried to enter his home. \"He is in Afghan government custody for investigation. He has not been charged,\" Niram said. The man worked for GP he said, referring to Global Partners, a UK-based aid group which says it has run programmes in Afghanistan since 1993. Staff at the organisation\'s London headquarters declined to comment on the incident. John Groch, a spokesman for the U.S. embassy, confirmed that an American had been arrested in Sar-i-pul but said he could give no further details pending the Afghan police investigation. (Reporting by Hamid Shalizi and Peter Graff, writing by Peter Graff, editing by Mark Trevelyan)','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('325 - C05758441.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\325 - C05758441.txt','Re: FW:What are you thinking? FYI','Re: FW:What are you thinking? FYI','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3250 - C05765707.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3250 - C05765707.txt','BOEING - Now $2 Million!Just got this good news in anticipation to the Expo event next week. Spoke to Boeing and they are upping their $1 million cash to $2 million cash!!! Ellen ? can you make sure we invite their China Rep David Wang. We should also note it in the S speech along w the other new and improved sponsors.','BOEING - Now $2 Million!Just got this good news in anticipation to the Expo event next week. Spoke to Boeing and they are upping their $1 million cash to $2 million cash!!! Ellen ? can you make sure we invite their China Rep David Wang. We should also note it in the S speech along w the other new and improved sponsors.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3255 - C05765718.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3255 - C05765718.txt','H: Also, two Quinnipiac polls, CT and OH, not good. SNovember 12, 2009 - Dems Fade In Ohio Senate Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds Obama Gets Negative Score In Key Swing State Word format For the first time, Republican Rob Portman is inching ahead of the two Democrats in the 2010 race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. Also for the first time, Ohio voters disapprove 50 - 45 percent of the job President Barack Obama is doing, down from his 53 - 42 percent approval September 16 and 49 - 44 percent approval July 7. In still another first, voters are split 40 - 40 percent on who is doing a better job handling health care, the President or Congressional Republicans, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh- pe-ack) University survey finds. In a September 16 survey on the same question, Obama was on top 49 - 28 percent. Ohio voters disapprove 53 - 42 percent of the way the President is handling the economy and disapprove 57 - 36 percent of the way he is handling health care. In September, they approved of his handling of the economy 48 - 46 percent and split on his handling of health care 44 - 45 percent. The Democratic wave that swept through Ohio in 2006 and 2008 may be cresting. The Democratic lead in the Governor\'s and Senate races has evaporated and for the first time President Barack Obama is under water in the most important swing state in the country, said Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. Ohio voters are not happy with the President\'s handling of health care and the economy. The fact that they now are split whether he or the Republicans in Congress are better able to handle health care should be a very worrisome number at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. since the GOP is still pretty much a four-letter word in most of America. Independent voters, often the group that decides Ohio elections, disapprove 49 - 45 percent of the overall job Obama is doing and disapprove 54 - 39 percent of his handling of the economy. They disapprove 62 - 34 percent, almost 2-1, of his handling of health care. In July, when the President\'s job approval began falling nationally from the high 50s and low 60s into the low 50s, Ohio was the first place it showed up in the polls, said Brown. Portman, a former Congressman running for the U.S. Senate in 2010, has small leads over two Democrats, topping Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner 38 - 34 percent and Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher 39 - 36 percent. In the battle for the Democratic Senate nomination, Fisher gets 24 percent to Brunner\'s 22 percent, with 51 percent undecided. Portman leads car dealer Tom Ganley 26 - 7 percent in a GOP primary with 64 percent undecided.','H: Also, two Quinnipiac polls, CT and OH, not good. SNovember 12, 2009 - Dems Fade In Ohio Senate Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Obama Gets Negative Score In Key Swing State Word format For the first time, Republican Rob Portman is inching ahead of the two Democrats in the 2010 race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. Also for the first time, Ohio voters disapprove 50 - 45 percent of the job President Barack Obama is doing, down from his 53 - 42 percent approval September 16 and 49 - 44 percent approval July 7. In still another first, voters are split 40 - 40 percent on who is doing a better job handling health care, the President or Congressional Republicans, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh- pe-ack) University survey finds. In a September 16 survey on the same question, Obama was on top 49 - 28 percent. Ohio voters disapprove 53 - 42 percent of the way the President is handling the economy and disapprove 57 - 36 percent of the way he is handling health care. In September, they approved of his handling of the economy 48 - 46 percent and split on his handling of health care 44 - 45 percent. \"The Democratic wave that swept through Ohio in 2006 and 2008 may be cresting. The Democratic lead in the Governor\'s and Senate races has evaporated and for the first time President Barack Obama is under water in the most important swing state in the country,\" said Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. \"Ohio voters are not happy with the President\'s handling of health care and the economy. The fact that they now are split whether he or the Republicans in Congress are better able to handle health care should be a very worrisome number at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. since the GOP is still pretty much a four-letter word in most of America.\" Independent voters, often the group that decides Ohio elections, disapprove 49 - 45 percent of the overall job Obama is doing and disapprove 54 - 39 percent of his handling of the economy. They disapprove 62 - 34 percent, almost 2-1, of his handling of health care. \"In July, when the President\'s job approval began falling nationally from the high 50s and low 60s into the low 50s, Ohio was the first place it showed up in the polls,\" said Brown. Portman, a former Congressman running for the U.S. Senate in 2010, has small leads over two Democrats, topping Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner 38 - 34 percent and Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher 39 - 36 percent. In the battle for the Democratic Senate nomination, Fisher gets 24 percent to Brunner\'s 22 percent, with 51 percent undecided. Portman leads car dealer Tom Ganley 26 - 7 percent in a GOP primary with 64 percent undecided.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3258 - C05765721.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3258 - C05765721.txt','are you awakeYes?call my berry or the black phone in my room.','are you awakeYes?call my berry or the black phone in my room.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('326 - C05758443.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\326 - C05758443.txt','Re:That\'s great!','Re:That\'s great!','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3260 - C05765725.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3260 - C05765725.txt','Holbrooke just called for you.Also, assume you are giving any edits to documents directly to richard? Ops called to see if you were going to send edits back thru secure fax. I assume you are not.','Holbrooke just called for you.Also, assume you are giving any edits to documents directly to richard? Ops called to see if you were going to send edits back thru secure fax. I assume you are not.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3262 - C05765730.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3262 - C05765730.txt','Admiral PlattSee if you can get a copy of the intro Navy Sec Mabus gave me that\'s referred to below. I have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel... he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.com/>','Admiral PlattSee if you can get a copy of the intro Navy Sec Mabus gave me that\'s referred to below. I have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel... he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.com/>','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3263 - C05765732.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3263 - C05765732.txt','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3265 - C05765739.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3265 - C05765739.txt','PrebriefYes Will Eikenberry be there?','PrebriefYes Will Eikenberry be there?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3266 - C05765741.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3266 - C05765741.txt','Admiral PlattSee if you can get a copy of the intro Navy Sec Mabus gave me that\'s referred to below. I have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel... he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.com/>','Admiral PlattSee if you can get a copy of the intro Navy Sec Mabus gave me that\'s referred to below. I have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel... he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.com/>','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3268 - C05765743.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3268 - C05765743.txt','She\'s asking if craig has an update.Huma: I was just typing one. Not surprisingly, the hardliner supporters of the regime, when they got wind of the deal today, mounted a counterattack, urging M not to leave. We are pushing back as we speak, and our de facto sources who support the deal are working to nail it down. We are making the point that M\'s agreement to us to step aside fueled our successful efforts over last couple days to keep Euros and many Latins in the game but they need a change on the ground to support elections. M cannot pull rug out now. Moreover, we said since the de factos claim moral authority (over Zelaya) for carrying out the Oct 30 Accord, they cannot go back on this deal with us. Will give you updates. I have an open ticket to go back down at any moment if necessary. Will let you know if an S call would help. Best, ck','She\'s asking if craig has an update.Huma: I was just typing one. Not surprisingly, the hardliner supporters of the regime, when they got wind of the deal today, mounted a counterattack, urging M not to leave. We are pushing back as we speak, and our de facto sources who support the deal are working to nail it down. We are making the point that M\'s agreement to us to step aside fueled our successful efforts over last couple days to keep Euros and many Latins in the game but they need a change on the ground to support elections. M cannot pull rug out now. Moreover, we said since the de factos claim moral authority (over Zelaya) for carrying out the Oct 30 Accord, they cannot go back on this deal with us. Will give you updates. I have an open ticket to go back down at any moment if necessary. Will let you know if an S call would help. Best, ck','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3269 - C05765744.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3269 - C05765744.txt','UpdateHuma/Jake: Just got further updates from a de facto rep and Amb Llorens. The de facto authorities have decided to turn this exercise into a sort of loya girga to get buy-in for M\'s departure. This evening the discussions included religious groups and business leaders. Tomorrow government officials and others. My de facto contact says results tonight were good although it was not easy for many to accept the logic behind M\'s exit. He said the US once again has been the catalyst for movement in Honduras. Thinking is now for a Monday announcement. We\'ll stay on it and update you. ck','UpdateHuma/Jake: Just got further updates from a de facto rep and Amb Llorens. The de facto authorities have decided to turn this exercise into a sort of loya girga to get buy-in for M\'s departure. This evening the discussions included religious groups and business leaders. Tomorrow government officials and others. My de facto contact says results tonight were good although it was not easy for many to accept the logic behind M\'s exit. He said the US once again has been the catalyst for movement in Honduras. Thinking is now for a Monday announcement. We\'ll stay on it and update you. ck','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('327 - C05758444.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\327 - C05758444.txt','FollowupAre you at the planning meeting w Holbrooke and Patraeus? Also, have you seen the readout from my Karzai call? Has Holbrooke? What\'s the feedback?','FollowupAre you at the planning meeting w Holbrooke and Patraeus? Also, have you seen the readout from my Karzai call? Has Holbrooke? What\'s the feedback?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3271 - C05765758.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3271 - C05765758.txt','Kurt is sleeping. He answered the phone to say he was sleeping and asked to check intomorrow.','Kurt is sleeping. He answered the phone to say he was sleeping and asked to check intomorrow.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3273 - C05765761.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3273 - C05765761.txt','FYI: Les Gelb: Amateur Hour at the White Househttp://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to throw its weight around. What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make demands on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect deliverables on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.','FYI: Les Gelb: \"Amateur Hour at the White House\"http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to \"throw its weight around.\" What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make \"demands\" on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect \"deliverables\" on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3274 - C05765762.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3274 - C05765762.txt','Last thoughtsI want to thank all three of you for the tremendous support you have given me and WHA since the beginning of the Obama Administration. I am especially grateful to the Secretary for the confidence she has shown in me, and her willingness to make me part of her team. I consider this an enormous honor and I hope that I have met her expectations. I look forward to continuing to be part of her team from Brazil. I am preparing a Last Thoughts paper for the Secretary, which will look back over the past ten months, identify accomplishments, and point toward what I think needs to come next. I will share this paper with Arturo. Regarding Honduras, Craig did heroic work there this week, and we are moving toward a potentially big step by Micheletti that would open space for many of our allies to support the elections. As we move forward, it is important to note that the solution to the crisis is becoming more and more Honduran with each step in the process. This is a good thing, because it increases the chances that the resolution will be peaceful, enduring, and a platform for the political reforms that must come next. It is worth highlighting that the Secretary, through her outreach to both sides and her clear commitment to the future of Honduran democracy, has positioned us as an honest broker in this dispute. The only honest broker. Everyone one else in this drama -- from Insulza to the Brazilians to the Albinos -- has other agendas and motives in play. In this regard, we are the only hope of the Honduran people. The internal dialogue taking place, within the de facto regime, among its supporters, and between the Micheletti and Zelaya camps, is the product of our engagement. No one else could have done this. I urge that you keep this in mind as we move forward and as we consider how we will support the November 29 elections. Finally, I leave behind a great Bureau. I believe it is the best in the State Department. Craig and the other DASes are superb, and I believe we have an extraordinary cadre of Ambassadors. This is a huge resource for the Secretary and the President. Use it. Again, my deepest thanks to you and the Secretary.','Last thoughtsI want to thank all three of you for the tremendous support you have given me and WHA since the beginning of the Obama Administration. I am especially grateful to the Secretary for the confidence she has shown in me, and her willingness to make me part of her team. I consider this an enormous honor and I hope that I have met her expectations. I look forward to continuing to be part of her team from Brazil. I am preparing a \"Last Thoughts\" paper for the Secretary, which will look back over the past ten months, identify accomplishments, and point toward what I think needs to come next. I will share this paper with Arturo. Regarding Honduras, Craig did heroic work there this week, and we are moving toward a potentially big step by Micheletti that would open space for many of our allies to support the elections. As we move forward, it is important to note that the solution to the crisis is becoming more and more Honduran with each step in the process. This is a good thing, because it increases the chances that the resolution will be peaceful, enduring, and a platform for the political reforms that must come next. It is worth highlighting that the Secretary, through her outreach to both sides and her clear commitment to the future of Honduran democracy, has positioned us as an honest broker in this dispute. The only honest broker. Everyone one else in this drama -- from Insulza to the Brazilians to the Albinos -- has other agendas and motives in play. In this regard, we are the only hope of the Honduran people. The internal dialogue taking place, within the de facto regime, among its supporters, and between the Micheletti and Zelaya camps, is the product of our engagement. No one else could have done this. I urge that you keep this in mind as we move forward and as we consider how we will support the November 29 elections. Finally, I leave behind a great Bureau. I believe it is the best in the State Department. Craig and the other DASes are superb, and I believe we have an extraordinary cadre of Ambassadors. This is a huge resource for the Secretary and the President. Use it. Again, my deepest thanks to you and the Secretary.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3275 - C05765763.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3275 - C05765763.txt','Reminderroy spence asked if u would say hello and take a picture with his friends. Its not john wren but someone else who works at omni corn and his wife. Can we do later today in lobby on way out to airport? Also, cathy hall is in town too. Also asking if she can say hello and thought we could do the same. What do u think?','Reminderroy spence asked if u would say hello and take a picture with his friends. Its not john wren but someone else who works at omni corn and his wife. Can we do later today in lobby on way out to airport? Also, cathy hall is in town too. Also asking if she can say hello and thought we could do the same. What do u think?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3277 - C05765766.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3277 - C05765766.txt','Honduras Update Sat 10:00 pm ESTTo All: The de facto authorities\' consultations continued today -- with government agencies, Congress and judicial branch. The meetings just wrapped up. Our sources tell us the process is moving forward and will result in a series of measures Mon-Wed: some govt resignations and replacements possible announcement of Dec 2 or 3 for Congressional action on Z issue M step aside. We have reiterated that latter is crucial for our diplomacy to boost election support. The de factos say the M speech announcing that is being drafted. De facto negotiators say the military played a useful role today in pushing the process forward. Amb Llorens notes that while the de facto consultations may look like a stall, the tendency to seek this sort of buy-in is one reason Honduras historically has been more peaceful than its neighors. While our role on the most sensitive issue is not known outside of very few people, the impression is growing in the country and among careful observers in region that something is happening. Insulza told Arturo today that he wants to find a pragmatic way forward and could use a fig leaf. We hope to produce something more than that. Z\'s negotiators are aware something is moving and appear keen to get back in the game, but Z has them on a tight leash and refuses to play. If things go well in next few days, we will ask S should call Z to encourage him back to the table. We are in constant touch with the de factos to help keep this on track. While most Hondurans want to move on, there is still a great deal of polarization that makes progress complicated. Best, ck','Honduras Update Sat 10:00 pm ESTTo All: The de facto authorities\' consultations continued today -- with government agencies, Congress and judicial branch. The meetings just wrapped up. Our sources tell us the process is moving forward and will result in a series of measures Mon-Wed: some govt resignations and replacements; possible announcement of Dec 2 or 3 for Congressional action on Z issue; M \"step aside.\" We have reiterated that latter is crucial for our diplomacy to boost election support. The de factos say the M speech announcing that is being drafted. De facto negotiators say the military played a useful role today in pushing the process forward. Amb Llorens notes that while the de facto consultations may look like a stall, the tendency to seek this sort of buy-in is one reason Honduras historically has been more peaceful than its neighors. While our role on the most sensitive issue is not known outside of very few people, the impression is growing in the country and among careful observers in region that something is happening. Insulza told Arturo today that he wants to find a pragmatic way forward and could use a fig leaf. We hope to produce something more than that. Z\'s negotiators are aware something is moving and appear keen to get back in the game, but Z has them on a tight leash and refuses to play. If things go well in next few days, we will ask S should call Z to encourage him back to the table. We are in constant touch with the de factos to help keep this on track. While most Hondurans want to move on, there is still a great deal of polarization that makes progress complicated. Best, ck','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3278 - C05765769.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3278 - C05765769.txt','Miliband callThey are calling you now. Jiloty, Lauren C I\'m in the car. Will ops call me or should I call in?','Miliband callThey are calling you now. Jiloty, Lauren C I\'m in the car. Will ops call me or should I call in?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3279 - C05765771.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3279 - C05765771.txt','Miliband callJiloty, Lauren C B6 I\'m in the car. Will ops call me or should I call in?','Miliband callJiloty, Lauren C B6 I\'m in the car. Will ops call me or should I call in?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('328 - C05758447.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\328 - C05758447.txt','YOUR people... w: Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to YOUR people... w: Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to arrange a meeting with Hillary? Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to arrange a meeting with Hillary?arrange a meeting with Hillary? Pls follow up. They could come by the Dept. which seems like the only time it would work. I received call today from Bishop Schol and David Young.... The worlwild Conference of Catholic Bishops are in town and they\'re seeking an audience... Very late notice I told them BUT they have about a hundred here from all over the globe and they are our Methodists... I had the Bishop send me the details and I contact number. Attached below. I left it very vague and told them you may not even be town and how extremely busy you are... Dear Burns, It was good to talk with you again this morning. I am grateful for your willingness to help the Council of Bishops. The following are dates and times that are available: Sunday, May 3, 6:00 PM dinner - This is the opening dinner for the Council in which all of the bishops will be present. It will be at the American University Katzman Arts Center (right on the Nebraska Circle). Wednesday, May 6, 6:00 PM dinner - Again all of the bishops will be present. This dinner will be at the Bethesda Hyatt, 7400 Wisconsin Avenue. John and Burns, Great talking to you both this evening. Burns, the United Methodist Bishops from around the world are coming to the Washington area for a weeklong gathering of bishops. Bishop John is host and arranging their schedule. John can tell you more details ... it would be wonderful if a time could be found sometime during the week (Sunday-Friday) for Hillary to meet with the entire group of bishops (around 100 total) or at least the leaders of the African bishops (perhaps a group of 10 or so).','YOUR people... w: Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to YOUR people... w: Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to arrange a meeting with Hillary? Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to arrange a meeting with Hillary?arrange a meeting with Hillary? Pls follow up. They could come by the Dept. which seems like the only time it would work. I received call today from Bishop Schol and David Young.... The worlwild Conference of Catholic Bishops are in town and they\'re seeking an audience... Very late notice I told them BUT they have about a hundred here from all over the globe and they are our Methodists... I had the Bishop send me the details and I contact number. Attached below. I left it very vague and told them you may not even be town and how extremely busy you are... Dear Burns, It was good to talk with you again this morning. I am grateful for your willingness to help the Council of Bishops. The following are dates and times that are available: Sunday, May 3, 6:00 PM dinner - This is the opening dinner for the Council in which all of the bishops will be present. It will be at the American University Katzman Arts Center (right on the Nebraska Circle). Wednesday, May 6, 6:00 PM dinner - Again all of the bishops will be present. This dinner will be at the Bethesda Hyatt, 7400 Wisconsin Avenue. John and Burns, Great talking to you both this evening. Burns, the United Methodist Bishops from around the world are coming to the Washington area for a weeklong gathering of bishops. Bishop John is host and arranging their schedule. John can tell you more details ... it would be wonderful if a time could be found sometime during the week (Sunday-Friday) for Hillary to meet with the entire group of bishops (around 100 total) or at least the leaders of the African bishops (perhaps a group of 10 or so).','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3280 - C05765772.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3280 - C05765772.txt','H: FYI. Sid Fwd: Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court System Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court SystemH: The NYU Center on Law and Security, (where I remain associated as a senior fellow), has doen the work on terrorism trials, especially in NY. The Center is closely involved with the NYPD terrorism unit Mike Sheehan, whom you remember as director of counterterrorism at State in the Clinton administration and at NYPD terrorism unit, is at the Center as a fellow. Key statistic to cite: What Kind of Results Can We Expect? The New York City conviction rate for individuals charged with terrorism when it involved a US target is 100%. Sid If you\'re having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online.','H: FYI. Sid Fwd: Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court System Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court SystemH: The NYU Center on Law and Security, (where I remain associated as a senior fellow), has doen the work on terrorism trials, especially in NY. The Center is closely involved with the NYPD terrorism unit; Mike Sheehan, whom you remember as director of counterterrorism at State in the Clinton administration and at NYPD terrorism unit, is at the Center as a fellow. Key statistic to cite: What Kind of Results Can We Expect? The New York City conviction rate for individuals charged with terrorism when it involved a US target is 100%. Sid If you\'re having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3283 - C05765778.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3283 - C05765778.txt','Heard anything re shows today?Was just scanning now. All I\'m finding are wire headlines on the coffee. Looking to see if your KSM answer - specifically, I\'m not going to second guess - is taken as less than full throated','Heard anything re shows today?Was just scanning now. All I\'m finding are wire headlines on the coffee. Looking to see if your KSM answer - specifically, \"I\'m not going to second guess - is taken as less than full throated','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3286 - C05765783.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3286 - C05765783.txt','FYI: Policy implications of jobs losses. SidH: If Roubini is right, and he\'s been mostly right so far, one of the few, then without additional and large stimulus devoted to putting a floor on job loss, the pressure on protectionism will be far more intense. (Protectionism, by any name, should not be dismissed as a targeted tool in an ongoing policy to force China to revalue its currency. The US is not without means here.) The deficit will be high in any case and the Republicans will always attempt to exploit it no matter what its number. Whether another stimulus can pass Congress is another matter. Still, what matters in the short-run--and long-run--are achievable results. To most people, the deficit is an abstraction employment and housing--and insecurity about both--are their vital, concrete and immediate issues. Sid http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2009/11/15/2009-11- 15_the_worst_is_yet_to_come_unemployed_americans_should_hunker_down_for_more job_lo.html The worst is yet to come: Unemployed Americans should hunker down for more job losses BY Nouriel Roubini Sunday, November 15th 2009, 4:00 AM Think the worst is over? Wrong. Conditions in the U.S. labor markets are awful and worsening. While the official unemployment rate is already 10.2% and another 200,000 jobs were lost in October, when you include discouraged workers and partially employed workers the figure is a whopping 17.5%. While losing 200,000 jobs per month is better than the 700,000 jobs lost in January, current job losses still average more than the per month rate of 150,000 during the last recession. Also, remember: The last recession ended in November 2001, but job losses continued for more than a year and half until June of 2003 ditto for the 1990-91 recession. So we can expect that job losses will continue until the end of 2010 at the earliest. In other words, if you are unemployed and looking for work and just waiting for the economy to turn the corner, you had better hunker down. All the economic numbers suggest this will take a while. The jobs just are not coming back. There\'s really just one hope for our leaders to turn things around: a bold prescription that increases the fiscal stimulus with another round of labor-intensive, shovel-ready infrastructure projects, helps fiscally strapped state and local governments and provides a temporary tax credit to the private sector to hire more workers. Helping the unemployed just by extending unemployment benefits is necessary not sufficient it leads to persistent unemployment rather than job creation. The long-term picture for workers and families is even worse than current job loss numbers alone would suggest. Now as a way of sharing the pain, many firms are telling their workers to cut hours, take furloughs and accept lower wages. Specifically, that fall in hours worked is equivalent to another 3 million full time jobs lost on top of the 7.5 million jobs formally lost. This is very bad news but we must face facts. Many of the lost jobs are gone forever, including construction jobs, finance jobs and manufacturing jobs. Recent studies suggest that a quarter of U.S. jobs are fully out-sourceable over time to other countries.','FYI: Policy implications of jobs losses. SidH: If Roubini is right, and he\'s been mostly right so far, one of the few, then without additional and large stimulus devoted to putting a floor on job loss, the pressure on protectionism will be far more intense. (Protectionism, by any name, should not be dismissed as a targeted tool in an ongoing policy to force China to revalue its currency. The US is not without means here.) The deficit will be high in any case and the Republicans will always attempt to exploit it no matter what its number. Whether another stimulus can pass Congress is another matter. Still, what matters in the short-run--and long-run--are achievable results. To most people, the deficit is an abstraction; employment and housing--and insecurity about both--are their vital, concrete and immediate issues. Sid http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2009/11/15/2009-11- 15_the_worst_is_yet_to_come_unemployed_americans_should_hunker_down_for_more job_lo.html The worst is yet to come: Unemployed Americans should hunker down for more job losses BY Nouriel Roubini Sunday, November 15th 2009, 4:00 AM Think the worst is over? Wrong. Conditions in the U.S. labor markets are awful and worsening. While the official unemployment rate is already 10.2% and another 200,000 jobs were lost in October, when you include discouraged workers and partially employed workers the figure is a whopping 17.5%. While losing 200,000 jobs per month is better than the 700,000 jobs lost in January, current job losses still average more than the per month rate of 150,000 during the last recession. Also, remember: The last recession ended in November 2001, but job losses continued for more than a year and half until June of 2003; ditto for the 1990-91 recession. So we can expect that job losses will continue until the end of 2010 at the earliest. In other words, if you are unemployed and looking for work and just waiting for the economy to turn the corner, you had better hunker down. All the economic numbers suggest this will take a while. The jobs just are not coming back. There\'s really just one hope for our leaders to turn things around: a bold prescription that increases the fiscal stimulus with another round of labor-intensive, shovel-ready infrastructure projects, helps fiscally strapped state and local governments and provides a temporary tax credit to the private sector to hire more workers. Helping the unemployed just by extending unemployment benefits is necessary not sufficient; it leads to persistent unemployment rather than job creation. The long-term picture for workers and families is even worse than current job loss numbers alone would suggest. Now as a way of sharing the pain, many firms are telling their workers to cut hours, take furloughs and accept lower wages. Specifically, that fall in hours worked is equivalent to another 3 million full time jobs lost on top of the 7.5 million jobs formally lost. This is very bad news but we must face facts. Many of the lost jobs are gone forever, including construction jobs, finance jobs and manufacturing jobs. Recent studies suggest that a quarter of U.S. jobs are fully out-sourceable over time to other countries.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3287 - C05765785.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3287 - C05765785.txt','Follow upI met with Steve. We had a good cony and discussed a number of areas of focus, most of which are WI. Take a look and flag any concerns. I am going to discuss with Jack this am. Cdm Hi Cheryl, Thanks for the meeting on Friday. I am excited about the possibilities. As we discussed, here are some initial ideas on some of the isssues I might work on. Let me know if this is more-or-less in the right direction -- I am not quite sure what wold be most helpful. Feel free to drop, add, or otherwise change anything. Anyway, here is a first shot. Best, Steve','Follow upI met with Steve. We had a good cony and discussed a number of areas of focus, most of which are WI. Take a look and flag any concerns. I am going to discuss with Jack this am. Cdm Hi Cheryl, Thanks for the meeting on Friday. I am excited about the possibilities. As we discussed, here are some initial ideas on some of the isssues I might work on. Let me know if this is more-or-less in the right direction -- I am not quite sure what wold be most helpful. Feel free to drop, add, or otherwise change anything. Anyway, here is a first shot. Best, Steve','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3288 - C05765786.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3288 - C05765786.txt','Follow upThe devil will be in the details, but I see no flags. Can you talk? I met with Steve. We had a good cony and discussed a number of areas of focus, most of which are M. Take a look and flag any concerns. I am going to discuss with Jack this am. Cdm Hi Cheryl, Thanks for the meeting on Friday. I am excited about the possibilities. As we discussed, here are some initial ideas on some of the isssues I might work on. Let me know if this is more-or-less in the right direction -- I am not quite sure what wold be most helpful. Feel free to drop, add, or otherwise change anything. Anyway, here is a first shot. Best, Steve','Follow upThe devil will be in the details, but I see no flags. Can you talk? I met with Steve. We had a good cony and discussed a number of areas of focus, most of which are M. Take a look and flag any concerns. I am going to discuss with Jack this am. Cdm Hi Cheryl, Thanks for the meeting on Friday. I am excited about the possibilities. As we discussed, here are some initial ideas on some of the isssues I might work on. Let me know if this is more-or-less in the right direction -- I am not quite sure what wold be most helpful. Feel free to drop, add, or otherwise change anything. Anyway, here is a first shot. Best, Steve','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('329 - C05758448.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\329 - C05758448.txt','TomorrowHow late could I come tomorrow if you were able to move things? I would like to take the 11 or B6 12 shuttle or even later if possible.','TomorrowHow late could I come tomorrow if you were able to move things? I would like to take the 11 or B6 12 shuttle or even later if possible.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3290 - C05765788.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3290 - C05765788.txt','REGRET: 2009/11/20 - Senior Leadership Team Retreat & DinnerBurns has now had to Regret for Friday. Rehecca U.S. Department of State Office of The Chief of Protocol Direct: (202) 647-3377 Email: FielderRA@state.gov Unfortunately, U/S Burns will be out of the country on November 20, so cannot attend the Senior Leadership Team Retreat and Dinner. U/S Burns has asked that you pass his regrets to the Secretary. Thanks, Sue','REGRET: 2009/11/20 - Senior Leadership Team Retreat & DinnerBurns has now had to Regret for Friday. Rehecca U.S. Department of State Office of The Chief of Protocol Direct: (202) 647-3377 Email: FielderRA@state.gov Unfortunately, U/S Burns will be out of the country on November 20, so cannot attend the Senior Leadership Team Retreat and Dinner. U/S Burns has asked that you pass his regrets to the Secretary. Thanks, Sue','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3291 - C05765791.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3291 - C05765791.txt','Are you back in Singapore?Where are you??? HRC','Are you back in Singapore?Where are you??? HRC','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3292 - C05765792.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3292 - C05765792.txt','Honduras Update Nov 16 11:00 pm ESTThe hardliners in the regime fought a largely successful counterattack against the deal today, and M appears to be leaning toward their view that if he steps aside he will endanger the elections. It goes beyond that. For the hardliners this is almost a religious struggle against a Zelaya they view as dangerous, duplicitous and vengeful. As one of the hardliners told me two weeks ago: We are prepared to die for this. The modest silver lining is that the military has weighed in on the side of the moderates -- the latter include all three of the de facto negotiators who reached the October 30 Accord. Hugo believes strongly that Ishould fly down Tuesday morning for one last, blunt effort. Arturo, Dan Restrepo and I agree. Last time my message, while firm, appealed to M\'s better angels -- the chance to leave office as a statesman and deal a strategic defeat to Chavez. I will sharpen it tomorrow. The hardliners fail to see how they are playing into the hands of the worst actors in the hemisphere -- ALBA crowing will be part of the de facto legacy. I will also make clear that if the de factos continue down this path we will be forced to underscore our position on the coup in concrete ways I will make clear that they are undermining any chance we have to increase international support for the elections. As for our stance on elections, Arturo and Hugo will present options to S in coming days. I depart at 6:00 am and will update you Tuesday evening from Tegucigalpa. ck','Honduras Update Nov 16 11:00 pm ESTThe hardliners in the regime fought a largely successful counterattack against the deal today, and M appears to be leaning toward their view that if he steps aside he will endanger the elections. It goes beyond that. For the hardliners this is almost a religious struggle against a Zelaya they view as dangerous, duplicitous and vengeful. As one of the hardliners told me two weeks ago: \"We are prepared to die for this.\" The modest silver lining is that the military has weighed in on the side of the moderates -- the latter include all three of the de facto negotiators who reached the October 30 Accord. Hugo believes strongly that Ishould fly down Tuesday morning for one last, blunt effort. Arturo, Dan Restrepo and I agree. Last time my message, while firm, appealed to M\'s better angels -- the chance to leave office as a statesman and deal a strategic defeat to Chavez. I will sharpen it tomorrow. The hardliners fail to see how they are playing into the hands of the worst actors in the hemisphere -- ALBA crowing will be part of the de facto legacy. I will also make clear that if the de factos continue down this path we will be forced to underscore our position on the coup in concrete ways I will make clear that they are undermining any chance we have to increase international support for the elections. As for our stance on elections, Arturo and Hugo will present options to S in coming days. I depart at 6:00 am and will update you Tuesday evening from Tegucigalpa. ck','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3294 - C05765795.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3294 - C05765795.txt','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main banker for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main \"banker\" for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3295 - C05765796.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3295 - C05765796.txt','Where are you?I\'m in the restaurant on the first floor. Come see me.','Where are you?I\'m in the restaurant on the first floor. Come see me.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3297 - C05765801.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3297 - C05765801.txt','ThanksFYI I appreciate being included in the dialogue last evening. I now have a much better appreciation for the challenges, as well as the pressures you and the Secretary address each day. While I suspect there is not much that those of us on the outside can do to help, call on me at any time if I can assist in any fashion. Not to be too dramatic about it but the Secretary\'s success is in the country\'s interests. Reference was made last night to more rest for HRC-I have to believe that with the rigors of your job a little R+R for you is in order-hopefully you can work out some personal time over the holiday period. By the way, can you give me an email for Capricia Marshall? All the best and do call if there is anything I can do. Gordon D. Giffin McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP 303 Peachtree St. Suite 5300 Atlanta, Ga. 30308 404-527-4020 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and any attachments contain information from the law firm of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, and are intended solely for the use of the named recipient or recipients. This e-mail may contain privileged attorney/client communications or work product. Any dissemination of this e-mail by anyone other than an intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are not a named recipient, you are prohibited from any further viewing of the e-mail or any attachments or from making any use of the e-mail or attachments. If you believe you have received this e-mail in error, notify the sender immediately and permanently delete the e-mail, any attachments, and all copies thereof from any drives or storage media and destroy any printouts of the e-mail or attachments.','ThanksFYI I appreciate being included in the dialogue last evening. I now have a much better appreciation for the challenges, as well as the pressures you and the Secretary address each day. While I suspect there is not much that those of us on the \"outside\" can do to help, call on me at any time if I can assist in any fashion. Not to be too dramatic about it but the Secretary\'s success is in the country\'s interests. Reference was made last night to more rest for HRC-I have to believe that with the rigors of your job a little R+R for you is in order-hopefully you can work out some personal time over the holiday period. By the way, can you give me an email for Capricia Marshall? All the best and do call if there is anything I can do. Gordon D. Giffin McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP 303 Peachtree St. Suite 5300 Atlanta, Ga. 30308 404-527-4020 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and any attachments contain information from the law firm of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, and are intended solely for the use of the named recipient or recipients. This e-mail may contain privileged attorney/client communications or work product. Any dissemination of this e-mail by anyone other than an intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are not a named recipient, you are prohibited from any further viewing of the e-mail or any attachments or from making any use of the e-mail or attachments. If you believe you have received this e-mail in error, notify the sender immediately and permanently delete the e-mail, any attachments, and all copies thereof from any drives or storage media and destroy any printouts of the e-mail or attachments.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3299 - C05765807.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3299 - C05765807.txt','Shuttle tomorrowI will have to go into office first. Can I get on the 11 or 12?','Shuttle tomorrowI will have to go into office first. Can I get on the 11 or 12?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('330 - C05758449.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\330 - C05758449.txt','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3300 - C05765808.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3300 - C05765808.txt','Haiti: Meeting & Question Haiti: eeting & QuestionB1 1.4(D) See below. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D), B1 ? Declassify on: 11/30/2024 Cheryl, Meghann, Meeting withF7Nas 2.5 hours! He made a serious up on the other system and hope to send tomorrow. to me and I\'m writing it He also asked: Are Secretary Clinton and Ms. Mills stillfacile (angry) with me over Ms. Pierre-Louis? Kenneth Merten Ambassador U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti Tel: 509-2-229-8000 SBU','Haiti: Meeting & Question Haiti: eeting & QuestionB1 1.4(D) See below. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D), B1 ? Declassify on: 11/30/2024 Cheryl, Meghann, Meeting withF7Nas 2.5 hours! He made a serious up on the other system and hope to send tomorrow. to me and I\'m writing it He also asked: \"Are Secretary Clinton and Ms. Mills stillfacile (angry) with me over Ms. Pierre-Louis?\" Kenneth Merten Ambassador U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti Tel: 509-2-229-8000 SBU','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3302 - C05765810.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3302 - C05765810.txt','Washington Post Article on PakistanHuma ? The Secretary asked to see a copy of this article from yesterday\'s Washington Post. Would you pass it to her? Thanks. U.S. offers new role for Pakistan A BROADER PARTNERSHIP Importance of country to Afghan effort recognized By Karen DeYoung Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, November 30, 2009 President Obama has offered Pakistan an expanded strategic partnership, including additional military and economic cooperation, while warning with unusual bluntness that its use of insurgent groups to pursue policy goals cannot continue. The offer, including an effort to help reduce tensions between Pakistan and India, was contained in a two-page letter delivered to President Asif Ali Zardari this month by Obama national security adviser James L. Jones. It was accompanied by assurances from Jones that the United States will increase its military and civilian efforts in Afghanistan and that it plans no early withdrawal. Obama\'s speech Tuesday night at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., will address primarily the Afghanistan aspects of the strategy. But despite the public and political attention focused on the number of new troops, Pakistan has been the hot core of the months-long strategy review. The long-term consequences of failure there, the review concluded, far outweigh those in Afghanistan. We can\'t succeed without Pakistan, a senior administration official involved in the White House review said. You have to differentiate between public statements and reality. There is nobody who is under any illusions about this. This official and others, all of whom spoke about the closely held details of the new strategy on the condition of anonymity, emphasized that without changing the nature of U.S.-Pakistan relations in a new direction, you\'re not going to win in Afghanistan, as one put it. And if you don\'t win in Afghanistan, then Pakistan will automatically be imperiled, and that will make Afghanistan look like child\'s play.','Washington Post Article on PakistanHuma ? The Secretary asked to see a copy of this article from yesterday\'s Washington Post. Would you pass it to her? Thanks. U.S. offers new role for Pakistan A BROADER PARTNERSHIP Importance of country to Afghan effort recognized By Karen DeYoung Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, November 30, 2009 President Obama has offered Pakistan an expanded strategic partnership, including additional military and economic cooperation, while warning with unusual bluntness that its use of insurgent groups to pursue policy goals \"cannot continue.\" The offer, including an effort to help reduce tensions between Pakistan and India, was contained in a two-page letter delivered to President Asif Ali Zardari this month by Obama national security adviser James L. Jones. It was accompanied by assurances from Jones that the United States will increase its military and civilian efforts in Afghanistan and that it plans no early withdrawal. Obama\'s speech Tuesday night at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., will address primarily the Afghanistan aspects of the strategy. But despite the public and political attention focused on the number of new troops, Pakistan has been the hot core of the months-long strategy review. The long-term consequences of failure there, the review concluded, far outweigh those in Afghanistan. \"We can\'t succeed without Pakistan,\" a senior administration official involved in the White House review said. \"You have to differentiate between public statements and reality. There is nobody who is under any illusions about this.\" This official and others, all of whom spoke about the closely held details of the new strategy on the condition of anonymity, emphasized that without \"changing the nature of U.S.-Pakistan relations in a new direction, you\'re not going to win in Afghanistan,\" as one put it. \"And if you don\'t win in Afghanistan, then Pakistan will automatically be imperiled, and that will make Afghanistan look like child\'s play.\"','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3304 - C05765813.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3304 - C05765813.txt','Mini Schedule 9/11/098:00 am BREAKFAST w/SENATORS MCCAIN, LIEBERMAN AND COLLINS 9:00 am James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 9:00 am DROP-BY MEETING w/SE MITCHELL 9:15 am S Conference Room 9:30 am MEETING w/LT. GENERAL PAUL SELVA (JCS) 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:55 am MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR TERRENCE LEE BARNICH, 10:30 am George C. Marshall Auditorium 10:50 am BRIEFING w/CHRISTOPHER HILL U.S. AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ 11:50 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 11:50 am DROP-BY w/CAMBODIAN PARLIMENTARIAN MU SOCHUA 11:55 am Secretary\'s Office *Official photo. 11:55 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:00 pm ARRIVE White House 12:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE MEETING w/RAHM EMMANUEL 12:45 pm COS Office, West Wing 1:00 pm SUNDAY MEETING PREP 2:45 pm White House Situation Room 2:50 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 2:55 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:00 pm WOMEN\'S FUND MEETING 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:40 pm DEPART State Department *En route Andrews AFB 4:05 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 4:15 pm DEPART Andrews AFB via Air Force Aircraft Tail ilTbd *En route New York, NY 5:05 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 5:10 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport *En route Beacon Theater 5:55 pm ARRIVE Beacon Theater 6:00 pm KEYNOTE REMARKS AT THE SEPTEMBER 116 NATIONAL 6:45 pm DAY OF SERVICE COMMEMORATION Beacon Theater 6:50 pm DEPART Beacon Theater *En route Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:10 pm ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:15 pm THE ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE\'S FOUR FREEDOMS AWARD 9:00 pm CEREMONY AND GALA DINNER Grand Ballroom, Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:05 pm DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 9/11/098:00 am BREAKFAST w/SENATORS MCCAIN, LIEBERMAN AND COLLINS 9:00 am James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 9:00 am DROP-BY MEETING w/SE MITCHELL 9:15 am S Conference Room 9:30 am MEETING w/LT. GENERAL PAUL SELVA (JCS) 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:55 am MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR TERRENCE LEE BARNICH, 10:30 am George C. Marshall Auditorium 10:50 am BRIEFING w/CHRISTOPHER HILL U.S. AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ 11:50 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 11:50 am DROP-BY w/CAMBODIAN PARLIMENTARIAN MU SOCHUA 11:55 am Secretary\'s Office *Official photo. 11:55 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:00 pm ARRIVE White House 12:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE MEETING w/RAHM EMMANUEL 12:45 pm COS Office, West Wing 1:00 pm SUNDAY MEETING PREP 2:45 pm White House Situation Room 2:50 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 2:55 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:00 pm WOMEN\'S FUND MEETING 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:40 pm DEPART State Department *En route Andrews AFB 4:05 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 4:15 pm DEPART Andrews AFB via Air Force Aircraft Tail ilTbd *En route New York, NY 5:05 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 5:10 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport *En route Beacon Theater 5:55 pm ARRIVE Beacon Theater 6:00 pm KEYNOTE REMARKS AT THE SEPTEMBER 116 NATIONAL 6:45 pm DAY OF SERVICE COMMEMORATION Beacon Theater 6:50 pm DEPART Beacon Theater *En route Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:10 pm ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:15 pm THE ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE\'S FOUR FREEDOMS AWARD 9:00 pm CEREMONY AND GALA DINNER Grand Ballroom, Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:05 pm DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route Private Residence ###','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3305 - C05765814.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3305 - C05765814.txt','May I borrowSEND by David Shipley?','May I borrowSEND by David Shipley?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3306 - C05765817.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3306 - C05765817.txt','Taylor Branch Book Party InvitationAttachments: Clinton Tapes jacket.jpg fyi Dorothy McGhee, Pattie & Charlie Firestone Invite you to celebrate the publication of The Clinton Tapes: Wrestling History with the President by TAYLOR BRANCH Sunda , October 25 2009, 5-8 pm (Just two ? oc o W) Taylor will give a short talk at 6:00 pm. Bring your copy of the book, or buy one at the event. Enjoy ample food and drink in honor of Taylor & Christy. Pattie Dorothy: Other Upcoming DC Events... Oct. 1Borders on K Street, 6:30 onward Oct. 7 National Archives, 7pm onward Oct. 26 Politics & Prose, 7pm onward 1.74','Taylor Branch Book Party InvitationAttachments: Clinton Tapes jacket.jpg fyi Dorothy McGhee, Pattie & Charlie Firestone Invite you to celebrate the publication of The Clinton Tapes: Wrestling History with the President by TAYLOR BRANCH Sunda , October 25 2009, 5-8 pm (Just two ? oc o W) Taylor will give a short talk at 6:00 pm. Bring your copy of the book, or buy one at the event. Enjoy ample food and drink in honor of Taylor & Christy. Pattie Dorothy: Other Upcoming DC Events... Oct. 1Borders on K Street, 6:30 onward Oct. 7 National Archives, 7pm onward Oct. 26 Politics & Prose, 7pm onward 1.74','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3307 - C05765820.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3307 - C05765820.txt','ThanksRemind me to discuss Thanks for checking this out an hopefully I haven\'t wasted your time but it is always constructive to have a sanity check at times like this. I am very appreciative of your standing with me and now more fully understand our challenges. I\'m Thank you. Ellen 0. Tauscher Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security 202-647-1049','ThanksRemind me to discuss Thanks for checking this out an hopefully I haven\'t wasted your time but it is always constructive to have a sanity check at times like this. I am very appreciative of your standing with me and now more fully understand our challenges. I\'m Thank you. Ellen 0. Tauscher Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security 202-647-1049','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3308 - C05765823.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3308 - C05765823.txt','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact; the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3309 - C05765824.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3309 - C05765824.txt','oncert concertThat will be hard unless you leave white house early. has a concert at his school, tonight at 7. Can I get there?','oncert concertThat will be hard unless you leave white house early. has a concert at his school, tonight at 7. Can I get there?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('331 - C05758452.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\331 - C05758452.txt','Holbrooke MemosDo you have the two memos that he has prepared for my signature to the President? I\'d like to see them.','Holbrooke MemosDo you have the two memos that he has prepared for my signature to the President? I\'d like to see them.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3310 - C05765825.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3310 - C05765825.txt','Kudos!Dear Mike--- Congrats on your book you must be very excited to see it in print after so much work. And I hope you\'re working on the democracy/human rights speech I\'m giving the week I\'m looking forward to reading it. of the 7th. Are you? Also, David Miliband told me that the UK lost more soldiers in the Falklands than they pls verify that for me? Thx. All the best, and Happy Thanksgiving! Hillary have in Afghanistan. Would you','Kudos!Dear Mike--- Congrats on your book; you must be very excited to see it in print after so much work. And I hope you\'re working on the democracy/human rights speech I\'m giving the week I\'m looking forward to reading it. of the 7th. Are you? Also, David Miliband told me that the UK lost more soldiers in the Falklands than they pls verify that for me? Thx. All the best, and Happy Thanksgiving! Hillary have in Afghanistan. Would you','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3312 - C05765827.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3312 - C05765827.txt','insertfor purposes of submission of testimony to committee/public release, how do you want to handle? may have to send to hill before/concurrent with call. On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 7:59 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Ok let\'s discuss in call.','insertfor purposes of submission of testimony to committee/public release, how do you want to handle? may have to send to hill before/concurrent with call. On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 7:59 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Ok let\'s discuss in call.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3313 - C05765829.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3313 - C05765829.txt','ScheduleAlbright wants me to attend NATO seminar here in DC around Feb 20-22. I\'d like to do that if possible.','ScheduleAlbright wants me to attend NATO seminar here in DC around Feb 20-22. I\'d like to do that if possible.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3314 - C05765831.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3314 - C05765831.txt','Excuse to reconnectSuper, thanks. Gina On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 6:38 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: I would love to see you on Dec 14th as you pass thru town. I\'m asking Huma and Lona to schedule a time for us to catch up. Hope all is well w you and yours, H B6 Affectionately, Gina B6','Excuse to reconnectSuper, thanks. Gina On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 6:38 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: I would love to see you on Dec 14th as you pass thru town. I\'m asking Huma and Lona to schedule a time for us to catch up. Hope all is well w you and yours, H B6 Affectionately, Gina B6','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3315 - C05765834.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3315 - C05765834.txt','Rasmussen press confHere is rasmussen statement at press conf today: On behalf of NATO, I warmly welcome President Obama\'s announcement on the new US approach and commitment to the mission in Afghanistan. President Obama\'s decision to substantially increase the numbers of US forces in the NATO- led operation is proof of his resolve the overall approach he laid out is a broader political strategy for success. The United States\' contribution to the NATO-led mission has always been substantial it is now even more important.But this is not a US mission alone: America\'s Allies in NATO have shared the risks, costs and burdens of this mission from the beginning. As the US increases its commitment, I am confident that the other Allies, as well as our Partners in the mission, will also make a substantial increase in their contribution. Taken together, the new force contributions from across the Alliance, as well as the new approach agreed by all the ISAF countries, will help create a new momentum in the mission in 2010.','Rasmussen press confHere is rasmussen statement at press conf today: On behalf of NATO, I warmly welcome President Obama\'s announcement on the new US approach and commitment to the mission in Afghanistan. President Obama\'s decision to substantially increase the numbers of US forces in the NATO- led operation is proof of his resolve; the overall approach he laid out is a broader political strategy for success. The United States\' contribution to the NATO-led mission has always been substantial; it is now even more important.But this is not a US mission alone: America\'s Allies in NATO have shared the risks, costs and burdens of this mission from the beginning. As the US increases its commitment, I am confident that the other Allies, as well as our Partners in the mission, will also make a substantial increase in their contribution. Taken together, the new force contributions from across the Alliance, as well as the new approach agreed by all the ISAF countries, will help create a new momentum in the mission in 2010.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3316 - C05765835.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3316 - C05765835.txt','Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni Awards Luncheon on Dec10. Attachments: Kevin Conlon.vcf Thought you might want to know that our Kevbo is being honored at Chicago-Kent College of Law-- distinguished alum that he is. Anyway, just found out this morning and, of course, not from Kevin. Betsy On behalf of the Chicago-Kent Alumni Board of Directors, we invite you to join us at the 2009 Alumni Awards & Recognition Luncheon. The event honors this year\'s Alumni Award recipients as well our alumni and friends who volunteered for the law school over the past year. Thursday, December 10, 2009 Reception: 11:30 a.m. ? Luncheon: 12:00 p.m. The Standard Club 320 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604 RSVP to alumskentlaw.edu by Tuesday, December 8, 2009.','Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni Awards Luncheon on Dec10. Attachments: Kevin Conlon.vcf Thought you might want to know that our Kevbo is being honored at Chicago-Kent College of Law-- distinguished alum that he is. Anyway, just found out this morning and, of course, not from Kevin. Betsy On behalf of the Chicago-Kent Alumni Board of Directors, we invite you to join us at the 2009 Alumni Awards & Recognition Luncheon. The event honors this year\'s Alumni Award recipients as well our alumni and friends who volunteered for the law school over the past year. Thursday, December 10, 2009 Reception: 11:30 a.m. ? Luncheon: 12:00 p.m. The Standard Club 320 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604 RSVP to alumskentlaw.edu by Tuesday, December 8, 2009.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3318 - C05765838.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3318 - C05765838.txt','Travel 2 Aspen-event related questionsFYI Jake/Huma, please see below. Have either/both of these come in to you for consideration? Separately, as I think you know (but just to be sure), Jim will be on travel next week, Monday evening - very early Friday morning. He\'ll be back in the office on Friday. Could you please also make sure Cheryl is aware? Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931','Travel 2 Aspen-event related questionsFYI Jake/Huma, please see below. Have either/both of these come in to you for consideration? Separately, as I think you know (but just to be sure), Jim will be on travel next week, Monday evening - very early Friday morning. He\'ll be back in the office on Friday. Could you please also make sure Cheryl is aware? Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3319 - C05765839.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3319 - C05765839.txt','Breaking News on MD roll out RE. Thanks ThanksFYI more ? I\'ve spoken to Jim who is addressing but we can catch up about this when we speak. I\'ll let you know if I hear anything from D or others on MD roll out. Best, Ellen We have to stay dogged on this so let\'s stay linked on this until we are sure it is as it should be. cdm Frain: Tauscher, ailen 0 Thanks for checking this out an hopefully I haven\'t wasted your time but it is always constructive to have a sanity check at times like this. I am very appreciative of your standing with me and now more fully understand our challenges. I\'m 179','Breaking News on MD roll out RE. Thanks ThanksFYI more ? I\'ve spoken to Jim who is addressing but we can catch up about this when we speak. I\'ll let you know if I hear anything from D or others on MD roll out. Best, Ellen We have to stay dogged on this so let\'s stay linked on this until we are sure it is as it should be. cdm Frain: Tauscher, ailen 0 Thanks for checking this out an hopefully I haven\'t wasted your time but it is always constructive to have a sanity check at times like this. I am very appreciative of your standing with me and now more fully understand our challenges. I\'m 179','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('332 - C05758454.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\332 - C05758454.txt','FollowupPls find a copy of the movie Pray the Devil Back to Hell about the war in Liberia. Add Gloria Steinem to my call list. Pls find a copy of the new Mary Pipher book, Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World.','FollowupPls find a copy of the movie \"Pray the Devil Back to Hell\" about the war in Liberia. Add Gloria Steinem to my call list. Pls find a copy of the new Mary Pipher book, \"Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World.\"','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3320 - C05765843.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3320 - C05765843.txt','cairo +15 speech in early januaryAbout six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NGOs, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th_8th if that works on your end. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State','cairo +15 speech in early januaryAbout six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NGOs, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th_8th if that works on your end. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3323 - C05765848.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3323 - C05765848.txt','ToniteWe tentatively told the plane 9nm wheels up. Do u want to leave earlier? Later? 1P4','ToniteWe tentatively told the plane 9nm wheels up. Do u want to leave earlier? Later? 1P4','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3324 - C05765849.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3324 - C05765849.txt','ToniteChanging to 10. Not a problem. Anytime btw 9-10 is ok it\'s a problem to change to 10. WE tentatively told the plane S pm wheeis up. Do u want to leave earlier? Later? Inc','ToniteChanging to 10. Not a problem. Anytime btw 9-10 is ok it\'s a problem to change to 10. WE tentatively told the plane S pm wheeis up. Do u want to leave earlier? Later? Inc','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3325 - C05765851.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3325 - C05765851.txt','Tonite ke: 7oniteAlso, can you recommend a usual place that\'s not noisy that I could have a quick dinner w DiFi tomorrow night near my house? Changing to 10. Not a problem. OrignaJ Message Anytime btw 9-10 is ok A. it\'s a problem to change to 10. Origlna? Message We tentatively toed the plane Spm wheels up. Do u want to leave earlier? Later? 1&3','Tonite ke: 7oniteAlso, can you recommend a usual place that\'s not noisy that I could have a quick dinner w DiFi tomorrow night near my house? Changing to 10. Not a problem. Orig;naJ Message Anytime btw 9-10 is ok A. it\'s a problem to change to 10. Origlna? Message We tentatively toed the plane Spm wheels up. Do u want to leave earlier? Later? 1&3','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3328 - C05765854.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3328 - C05765854.txt','Fw:wife is','Fw:wife is','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('333 - C05758455.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\333 - C05758455.txt','ScheduleA few items: Are you able to move everything from today to later in the week? What about the personnel meetings? Am I seeing the Angolan FM when he visits May 19-22? Was I invited by Powell and Albright to attend the Initiative for Global Development event this Wed-Thurs at the Willard Hotel?','ScheduleA few items: Are you able to move everything from today to later in the week? What about the personnel meetings? Am I seeing the Angolan FM when he visits May 19-22? Was I invited by Powell and Albright to attend the Initiative for Global Development event this Wed-Thurs at the Willard Hotel?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3330 - C05765857.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3330 - C05765857.txt','Re:Yes its actually mitchells phone on plane that\'s having the problem. They r reconnecting to his plane and trying u again. I can\'t get it to work. They go secure and then there are noises and voice interfering w any ability to talk. Can you help?','Re:Yes its actually mitchells phone on plane that\'s having the problem. They r reconnecting to his plane and trying u again. I can\'t get it to work. They go secure and then there are noises and voice interfering w any ability to talk. Can you help?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3331 - C05765858.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3331 - C05765858.txt','Re:Mitchell calling one more time now.','Re:Mitchell calling one more time now.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3332 - C05765859.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3332 - C05765859.txt','Re:Yes no problem to take the van III meet you at la guardia Can I pls have the service drive me in my van to the airport? Is that possible? Mitchell calling one more time now.','Re:Yes no problem to take the van III meet you at la guardia Can I pls have the service drive me in my van to the airport? Is that possible? Mitchell calling one more time now.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3333 - C05765860.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3334 - C05765861.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3335 - C05765862.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3336 - C05765863.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3336 - C05765863.txt','Per Our DiscussionFyi below - ellen and I have been speaking today and I am addressing personally so don\'t worry and will advise if you need to step in. Will call you around 430 or later - whatever works. Cdm Cheryl, I\'m available by cell or email. Ellen Front: Rose, Frank A Sensitive But Unclassified Etter], Here\'s what I nave now. Will be in touch shortly with additional info. Call me if you have questions at 202- 647-7693. Thanks, Frnr,k Wv.!: Sal:Psti-Iwsen,:!r/Cartvvright Briefing to Hill Leaders ,00','Per Our DiscussionFyi below - ellen and I have been speaking today and I am addressing personally so don\'t worry and will advise if you need to step in. Will call you around 430 or later - whatever works. Cdm Cheryl, I\'m available by cell or email. Ellen Front: Rose, Frank A Sensitive But Unclassified Etter], Here\'s what I nave now. Will be in touch shortly with additional info. Call me if you have questions at 202- 647-7693. Thanks, Frnr,k Wv.!: Sal:Psti-Iwsen,:!r/Cartvvright Briefing to Hill Leaders ,00','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3337 - C05765864.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3337 - C05765864.txt','cairo +15 speech in early januaryYes, we can. Melanne would be happy to hear that! Lona---Could we be ready to do on or before 12/18? I\'m reluctant to schedule for early Jan. Also if we did in Dec, would coincide w Copenhagen. Assume this is something you want to do that we can lock on a date? About six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NGOs, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th-8th if that works on your end. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State','cairo +15 speech in early januaryYes, we can. Melanne would be happy to hear that! Lona---Could we be ready to do on or before 12/18? I\'m reluctant to schedule for early Jan. Also if we did in Dec, would coincide w Copenhagen. Assume this is something you want to do that we can lock on a date? About six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NGOs, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th-8th if that works on your end. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3339 - C05765866.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3339 - C05765866.txt','Re:I have to call DiFi about dinner. Any ideas?t Yes no problem to take the van III meet you at la guardia Can I pls have .the service drive me in my van to the airport? Is that possible? Mitchell calling one more time now.','Re:I have to call DiFi about dinner. Any ideas?t Yes no problem to take the van III meet you at la guardia Can I pls have .the service drive me in my van to the airport? Is that possible? Mitchell calling one more time now.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('334 - C05758456.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\334 - C05758456.txt','Some Intel for you... Some intel for you...Do you know anything about this--from any angle? This is about Sri Lankan Govt and the Tigers... I have a good source. This was shared to me at my and Karen\'s Derby Party yesterday (can you believe the 50 to 1 odds winner?). There was a meeting held with Geitner asked for and led by IMF... They told him you were intruding into his domain by ordering/telling IMF to suspend funding to Sri Lakan Govt. My take is that the people on the ground both with World Bank and IMF believe the Tigers need to be completely defeated and any collateral damage inflicted on private people by SL govt in process is ok... They also believe Tigers are better at propaganda than SL govt... I have no idea what reality is... I know all about the conflict because there\'s been so much written over time but no idea of reality on ground. My point is that IMF/World Bank is hoping to get Geitner to intervene and they recently played to his sense of who is US point person on IMF... So, that\'s what I know. I\'ll keep my ears open.','Some Intel for you... Some intel for you...Do you know anything about this--from any angle? This is about Sri Lankan Govt and the Tigers... I have a good source. This was shared to me at my and Karen\'s Derby Party yesterday (can you believe the 50 to 1 odds winner?). There was a meeting held with Geitner asked for and led by IMF... They told him you were intruding into his domain by ordering/telling IMF to suspend funding to Sri Lakan Govt. My take is that the people on the ground both with World Bank and IMF believe the Tigers need to be completely defeated and any collateral damage inflicted on private people by SL govt in process is ok... They also believe Tigers are better at propaganda than SL govt... I have no idea what reality is... I know all about the conflict because there\'s been so much written over time but no idea of reality on ground. My point is that IMF/World Bank is hoping to get Geitner to intervene and they recently played to his sense of who is US point person on IMF... So, that\'s what I know. I\'ll keep my ears open.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3340 - C05765867.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3340 - C05765867.txt','Re:she likes. I have to call DiFi about dinner. Any ideas?t Yes no problem to take the van III meet you at la guardia Can I pis have the service drive me in my van to the airport? Is that possible? Mitchell calling one more time now.','Re:she likes. I have to call DiFi about dinner. Any ideas?t Yes no problem to take the van III meet you at la guardia Can I pis have the service drive me in my van to the airport? Is that possible? Mitchell calling one more time now.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3341 - C05765868.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3341 - C05765868.txt','Per Our DiscussionCalling in 5 min 4:30 is perfect. Pis call the house. Fyi below - ellen and I have been speaking today and I am addressing personally so don\'t worry and will advise if you need to step in. Will call you arouod 430 or later? whatever works. Cdrn Cheryl, I\'m avaiiable by cell or email. Ellen Sensitive But Unclassified Ellen, Here\'s what I have now. Will be in touch shortly with additional info. Call me if you have questions at 202-647-7693. Thanks, Frank Wed: 15:00 Gates/Tauscher/Cartwright Briefing to Hill Leaders Thurs: Trips to counties with Flornouy, Gordon, Sherwood-Randall, and O\'Reilly 1500 White House Statement 160j Pentagon Briefing with Gates/Tauscher/Cartwright 1700 Tauscher/Cartwright foreign press center briefing Friday: joint SeeDef/SeeState Op-ed i','Per Our DiscussionCalling in 5 min 4:30 is perfect. Pis call the house. Fyi below - ellen and I have been speaking today and I am addressing personally so don\'t worry and will advise if you need to step in. Will call you arouod 430 or later? whatever works. Cdrn Cheryl, I\'m avaiiable by cell or email. Ellen Sensitive But Unclassified Ellen, Here\'s what I have now. Will be in touch shortly with additional info. Call me if you have questions at 202-647-7693. Thanks, Frank Wed: 15:00 Gates/Tauscher/Cartwright Briefing to Hill Leaders Thurs: Trips to counties with Flornouy, Gordon, Sherwood-Randall, and O\'Reilly 1500 White House Statement 160j Pentagon Briefing with Gates/Tauscher/Cartwright 1700 Tauscher/Cartwright foreign press center briefing Friday: joint SeeDef/SeeState Op-ed i','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3342 - C05765869.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3342 - C05765869.txt','(Haartez) Peres collapses during function in Tel AvivMedia reports Israeli President Peres collapsed at an event in Tel Aviv this evening. President S\'iliiT?011 Peres collapsed on Saturday night during a question-and-answer session for young executives at the Rabin Center in Tel Aviv. The 86-year-old president fainted and collapsed on the lectern during the last question. He recovered consciousness after a fedV seconds, at which point he was taken to a side room where Magen David Adorn medics treated him. The president\'s personal physician later rushed to the scene. After the incident, people close to Peres told Haaretz that he was feeling good, that he left the hall walking, and that he hat a protracted debate with his aides about whether to go to hospital, which the president refused to do. Peres was ultimately taken to the Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer for further treatment. Hillary Thompson Senior Watch Officer 202-647-1312 104','(Haartez) Peres collapses during function in Tel AvivMedia reports Israeli President Peres collapsed at an event in Tel Aviv this evening. President S\'iliiT?011 Peres collapsed on Saturday night during a question-and-answer session for young executives at the Rabin Center in Tel Aviv. The 86-year-old president fainted and collapsed on the lectern during the last question. He recovered consciousness after a fedV seconds, at which point he was taken to a side room where Magen David Adorn medics treated him. The president\'s personal physician later rushed to the scene. After the incident, people close to Peres told Haaretz that he was feeling \"good,\" that he left the hall walking, and that he hat a protracted debate with his aides about whether to go to hospital, which the president refused to do. Peres was ultimately taken to the Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer for further treatment. Hillary Thompson Senior Watch Officer 202-647-1312 104','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3343 - C05765870.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3343 - C05765870.txt','cairo +15 speech in early januaryYes, we can. Melanne would be happy to hear that! Lona---Could we be ready to do on or before 12/18? I\'m reluctant to schedule for early Jan. Also if we did in Dec, would coincide w Copenhagen. Assume this is something you want to do that we can lock on a date? About six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NGOs, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th-8th if that works on your end.','cairo +15 speech in early januaryYes, we can. Melanne would be happy to hear that! Lona---Could we be ready to do on or before 12/18? I\'m reluctant to schedule for early Jan. Also if we did in Dec, would coincide w Copenhagen. Assume this is something you want to do that we can lock on a date? About six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NGOs, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th-8th if that works on your end.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3344 - C05765871.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3344 - C05765871.txt','Uganda Death Penalty for Homosexual Activity Pending LawWhen my son told me he was gay, I told him, \'Now, I love you more.\' I want to tell the world that hatred is not born with human beings, it is a seed that is planted by adults and is fostered creating a climate of intolerance and violence. We must change our ways and understand that anyone ...could have been my son. And I want everybody to know that Jorge Steven was a very much loved son. -Miriam Mercado\'s statement Background: Stephen Mercado was found decapitated, dismembered, and burned by the side of the road in PR. The police investigator reportedly suggested that he got what he deserved for living that type of lifestyle. Here\'s an AP article after the suspect was arrested: Murder charge filed in Puerto Rico teen slaying By MIKE MELIA (AP) ? 6 days ago SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico ? Murder charges were filed Wednesday in the slaying of a gay teenager whose decapitated, partially burned body was found last week, while U.S. authorities said they were still considering whether to make it a hate crime case. Gay activists expressed disappointment that the suspect wasn\'t immediately charged with a hate crime, saying authorities in Puerto Rico have never invoked a law covering crimes based on sexual orientation. The dismembered body of 19-year-old college student Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado was discovered Friday along a road in the interior town of Cayey. Lopez was widely known as a volunteer for organizations advocating HIV prevention and gay rights, and activists are planning remembrance vigils for him in cities including San Juan, New York and Chicago. The suspect, 26-year-old Juan Martinez Matos, was arrested earlier this week and allegedly confessed to killing Lopez and mutilating his body. He was charged with first-degree murder and weapons violations and jailed on $4 million bond. An attorney for Martinez could not immediately be reached for comment. Martinez met Lopez while looking for women Thursday night in an area known for prostitution, according to prosecutor Jose Bermudez Santos. Bermudez said the suspect confessed to stabbing Lopez, who was dressed as a woman, after discovering he was a man.','Uganda Death Penalty for Homosexual Activity Pending Law\"When my son told me he was gay, I told him, \'Now, I love you more.\' I want to tell the world that hatred is not born with human beings, it is a seed that is planted by adults and is fostered creating a climate of intolerance and violence. We must change our ways and understand that anyone ...could have been my son. And I want everybody to know that Jorge Steven was a very much loved son.\" -Miriam Mercado\'s statement Background: Stephen Mercado was found decapitated, dismembered, and burned by the side of the road in PR. The police investigator reportedly suggested that he got what he deserved for living \"that type of lifestyle.\" Here\'s an AP article after the suspect was arrested: Murder charge filed in Puerto Rico teen slaying By MIKE MELIA (AP) ? 6 days ago SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico ? Murder charges were filed Wednesday in the slaying of a gay teenager whose decapitated, partially burned body was found last week, while U.S. authorities said they were still considering whether to make it a hate crime case. Gay activists expressed disappointment that the suspect wasn\'t immediately charged with a hate crime, saying authorities in Puerto Rico have never invoked a law covering crimes based on sexual orientation. The dismembered body of 19-year-old college student Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado was discovered Friday along a road in the interior town of Cayey. Lopez was widely known as a volunteer for organizations advocating HIV prevention and gay rights, and activists are planning remembrance vigils for him in cities including San Juan, New York and Chicago. The suspect, 26-year-old Juan Martinez Matos, was arrested earlier this week and allegedly confessed to killing Lopez and mutilating his body. He was charged with first-degree murder and weapons violations and jailed on $4 million bond. An attorney for Martinez could not immediately be reached for comment. Martinez met Lopez while looking for women Thursday night in an area known for prostitution, according to prosecutor Jose Bermudez Santos. Bermudez said the suspect confessed to stabbing Lopez, who was dressed as a woman, after discovering he was a man.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3345 - C05765872.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3345 - C05765872.txt','ReminderJohn kerry trying to reach you.','ReminderJohn kerry trying to reach you.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3346 - C05765873.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3347 - C05765874.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3347 - C05765874.txt','When can you talk?calling you now','When can you talk?calling you now','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3348 - C05765877.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3349 - C05765879.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('335 - C05758463.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\335 - C05758463.txt','CallIs he back in the country? Does it need to be secure? Dennis ross wants to talk to you.','CallIs he back in the country? Does it need to be secure? Dennis ross wants to talk to you.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3352 - C05765883.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3352 - C05765883.txt','QuestionWill do. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionWill do. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3353 - C05765884.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3353 - C05765884.txt','QuestionWill do. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionWill do. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3354 - C05765886.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3354 - C05765886.txt','QuestionWill do. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionWill do. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3355 - C05765887.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3355 - C05765887.txt','(Reuters) Russia will help U.S. reach Afghan peace-MedvedevRussia will help U.S. reach Afghan peace-Medvedev ROME (Reuters) - Russia is willing to do its part to help the United States and Europe achieve peace in Afghanistan, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday. We are obliged to help in Afghanistan ... we are ready to support the efforts of our partners ... there will be a contribution from us, Medvedev told a news conference in Rome.','(Reuters) Russia will help U.S. reach Afghan peace-MedvedevRussia will help U.S. reach Afghan peace-Medvedev ROME (Reuters) - Russia is willing to do its part to help the United States and Europe achieve peace in Afghanistan, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday. \"We are obliged to help in Afghanistan ... we are ready to support the efforts of our partners ... there will be a contribution from us,\" Medvedev told a news conference in Rome.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3356 - C05765888.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3356 - C05765888.txt','WT op-ed by Jane HarmanaUltoljington afiinco Thursday, September 10, 2009 It\'f,1the Coratztion, Stupid Rep. Jane Harman In rnr.. .ent weeks, prominent American politicians and columnists have begun debating troop levels in Afghanistan. Some call for a complete withdrawal, while others favor increasing the number of U.S. troops. The size of U.S. forces in Afghanistan is a critical issue, but a debate about troop strength misses the point. Unless and until one other problem is addressed, neither more troops nor fewer troops will reverse the tide of terrorism being fomented in Afghanistan or improve our national security. It I he corruption, sturici. Eliminating corruption in Afghanistan is in both that nation\'s interest and ours. From the Afghan perspective, an honest government would give the people a genuine say in the direction of their country. For us, it would dramatically increase our national security, both because it would increase the effectiveness of our efforts to fight the Taiiban and because the end result would be an Afghan population more invested in taking on the fight themselves. That is our real objective. Wrion I traveled tc P..tgrianistan in April with Sen. Jon Kyl, Arizona Republican, we were warned by opposition candidates that the country\'s presidential election would be marred by widespread fraud. They were right. On top of everything else that we have learned about the Afghan government, the vote that took place on Aug. 20 was a sham. Every indication. is that the election results have been completely skewed by widespread, sys..fematic Afghan politics have never been particularly clean -- money, power and position traditionally have been traded for support. from tribal and ethnic blocs. But evidence of fraud in last month\'s election is colossally disturbing: Voter cards were bought and sold freely in the run-up to the vote, precinct workers arrived at dawn to find baiht boxes stuffed fill], some dastricts recorded more votes than there were registered voters, and nationwide voter registrt*c.:,:il. sumassed the number of eligible voters. by as much as 5 million. The Electoral Complaints','WT op-ed by Jane HarmanaUltoljington afiinco Thursday, September 10, 2009 It\'f,1the Coratztion, Stupid Rep. Jane Harman In rnr.. .ent weeks, prominent American politicians and columnists have begun debating troop levels in Afghanistan. Some call for a complete withdrawal, while others favor increasing the number of U.S. troops. The size of U.S. forces in Afghanistan is a critical issue, but a debate about troop strength misses the point. Unless and until one other problem is addressed, neither more troops nor fewer troops will reverse the tide of terrorism being fomented in Afghanistan or improve our national security. It I he corruption, sturici. Eliminating corruption in Afghanistan is in both that nation\'s interest and ours. From the Afghan perspective, an honest government would give the people a genuine say in the direction of their country. For us, it would dramatically increase our national security, both because it would increase the effectiveness of our efforts to fight the Taiiban and because the end result would be an Afghan population more invested in taking on the fight themselves. That is our real objective. Wrion I traveled tc P..tgrianistan in April with Sen. Jon Kyl, Arizona Republican, we were warned by opposition candidates that the country\'s presidential election would be marred by widespread fraud. They were right. On top of everything else that we have learned about the Afghan government, the vote that took place on Aug. 20 was a sham. Every indication. is that the election results have been completely skewed by widespread, sys..fematic Afghan politics have never been particularly clean -- money, power and position traditionally have been traded for support. from tribal and ethnic blocs. But evidence of fraud in last month\'s election is colossally disturbing: Voter cards were bought and sold freely in the run-up to the vote, precinct workers arrived at dawn to find baiht boxes stuffed fill], some dastricts recorded more votes than there were registered voters, and nationwide voter registrt*c.:,:il. sumassed the number of eligible voters. by as much as 5 million. The Electoral Complaints','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3357 - C05765891.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3357 - C05765891.txt','for S -- a stunning factThe Quadrennial America\'s Place in the World survey conducted both generally among the American public and among Council on Foreign Relations members found that a plurality of the (American) public now says that China, not the United States, is the world\'s leading economic power. Currently, 44% of the public says China is the world\'s leading economic power, while just 27% name the United States. As recently as the beginning of last year, 41% said the U.S. was the top economic power while 3 0 % said China. On the brighter side, \'Despite widespread anxiety over the economy, public support for free trade agreements has increased since 2008. A modest plurality now sees free trade agreements as good for the U.S. in April 2008, a plurality said such agreements were bad for the country. The two sentiments may well be related, of course. Anne-Marie Slaughter Director of Policy Planning U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2972','for S -- a stunning factThe Quadrennial \"America\'s Place in the World\" survey conducted both generally among the American public and among Council on Foreign Relations members found that \"a plurality of the (American) public now says that China, not the United States, is the world\'s leading economic power. Currently, 44% of the public says China is the world\'s leading economic power, while just 27% name the United States. As recently as the beginning of last year, 41% said the U.S. was the top economic power while 3 0 % said China.\" On the brighter side, \'Despite widespread anxiety over the economy, public support for free trade agreements has increased since 2008. A modest plurality now sees free trade agreements as good for the U.S.; in April 2008, a plurality said such agreements were bad for the country.\" The two sentiments may well be related, of course. Anne-Marie Slaughter Director of Policy Planning U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2972','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3358 - C05765892.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3358 - C05765892.txt','Afghanistan\'sullivanjj@state.gov\' <sullivanjj@state.gov> Huma Abedin Anne-Marie sent me a memo yesterday about her conversation w Sarah Chayes but when it was sent to Huma for printing It did not completely print but cut off after the first intro para. Can someone resend directly to me?','Afghanistan\'sullivanjj@state.gov\' <sullivanjj@state.gov>; Huma Abedin Anne-Marie sent me a memo yesterday about her conversation w Sarah Chayes but when it was sent to Huma for printing It did not completely print but cut off after the first intro para. Can someone resend directly to me?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3359 - C05765893.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3359 - C05765893.txt','Assistance withFYI Cheryl: I heard from today on the temporary ambassadorial arrangement at which you and she arrived. First and foremost, thank you for working toward a conclusion to a complicated matter. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by the Senator and me. Once the ambassadorship expires, most likely pursue some other appointment in the administration which, depending on the position, I suspect Senator Menendez will support as he is hopeful she might receive the opportunity to serve in a more fulsome manner. Again, you were tremendous to wrap this matter up. Danny. Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4744 main daniel_o\'brien@menendez.senate.gov Thanks so much land I spoke yesterday so please do check in with her. Best Cdm Thanks We are working on a suitable position for as well. Best. cdm we appreciate the interest in her candidacy which the Secretary shares Cheryl: Fo lowing up on an earlier email, please see attached letter from Senator Menendez to Secretary Clinton re: the status of and her nomination We remain hopetui can be given a portfolio consistent with the original offer made to her. Thank you for your consideration. Danny O\'Brien Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 B6 B5 Cheryl: Greetings and congratulations on the Secretary\'s successes in bringing about a responsible and sane foreign policy during her short tenure at State. Senator Menendez asked that I bring the following matter to your attention. This past February - an ambassadorial level appointment. There has been considerable confusion around role and responsibilities The bottom line is that led to believe the appointment would come with more responsibilities than the ones associated with the two-week meetings. She is anxious to serve in a larger capacity than present. The Senator is hopeful the commitments made to can be fulfilled, even if she were to be given a different portfolio. I understand either you or your staff will meet with in the near future. In advance, we thank you for whatever you can do to find a solution to the current situation. Please feel free to email me or call me at should you want to discuss this matter further. Good luck in all your endeavors. Danny O\'Brien Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4744 main B6 daniel_o\'brien@menendez.senate.gov','Assistance withFYI Cheryl: I heard from today on the temporary ambassadorial arrangement at which you and she arrived. First and foremost, thank you for working toward a conclusion to a complicated matter. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by the Senator and me. Once the ambassadorship expires, most likely pursue some other appointment in the administration which, depending on the position, I suspect Senator Menendez will support as he is hopeful she might receive the opportunity to serve in a more fulsome manner. Again, you were tremendous to wrap this matter up. Danny. Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4744 main daniel_o\'brien@menendez.senate.gov Thanks so much land I spoke yesterday so please do check in with her. Best Cdm Thanks We are working on a suitable position for as well. Best. cdm we appreciate the interest in her candidacy which the Secretary shares Cheryl: Fo lowing up on an earlier email, please see attached letter from Senator Menendez to Secretary Clinton re: the status of and her nomination We remain hopetui can be given a portfolio consistent with the original offer made to her. Thank you for your consideration. Danny O\'Brien Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 B6 B5 Cheryl: Greetings and congratulations on the Secretary\'s successes in bringing about a responsible and sane foreign policy during her short tenure at State. Senator Menendez asked that I bring the following matter to your attention. This past February - an ambassadorial level appointment. There has been considerable confusion around role and responsibilities The bottom line is that led to believe the appointment would come with more responsibilities than the ones associated with the two-week meetings. She is anxious to serve in a larger capacity than present. The Senator is hopeful the commitments made to can be fulfilled, even if she were to be given a different portfolio. I understand either you or your staff will meet with in the near future. In advance, we thank you for whatever you can do to find a solution to the current situation. Please feel free to email me or call me at should you want to discuss this matter further. Good luck in all your endeavors. Danny O\'Brien Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4744 main B6 daniel_o\'brien@menendez.senate.gov','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('336 - C05758468.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\336 - C05758468.txt','Kazakhstan bilatHolbrooke would like to attend the Kazakhstan bilat. Bill Burns will attend, as will the ambassador and Richard Boucher. I recall that you thought it didn\'t make sense for Holbrooke to join the Menon bilat (which Burns also attended) so I wanted to check with you to see if you had views on this.','Kazakhstan bilatHolbrooke would like to attend the Kazakhstan bilat. Bill Burns will attend, as will the ambassador and Richard Boucher. I recall that you thought it didn\'t make sense for Holbrooke to join the Menon bilat (which Burns also attended) so I wanted to check with you to see if you had views on this.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3360 - C05765895.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3360 - C05765895.txt','Somali Rebels trying to kill Asha HajiImportance: Low Huma: We are all horrified by this morning\'s suicide bombing and loss of life in Mogadishu. Tell Allida that I have just spoken to Amb. Michael Ranneburger in Nairobi. I asked Michael to contact Asha Haji as soon as possible to determine how we might be of assistance to her and her family. (Michael knows Asha and believes she may be in Nairobi, but will find out asap where she is. Asha\'s family, husband and children, are generally resident in Nairobi.) I\'ve asked Michael to secure Kenyan police protection for the family while they are in Kenya and to explore with Asha whether she is interested in looking for a way to come to the U.S. via some type of application for refugee status. Michael will ask our consular officers to explore the options available if Asha wants to consider them. I also alerted Michael to the fact that Asha\'s brother was seriously wounded in the bombing. I have asked that they get a full name as soon as possible and to see what we can do through the TFG, the UN and AMISOM to have him flown to Nairobi. Michael said that he and the embassy have already arranged for a private hospital in to treat the seriously injured who are being arriving by special flights in Nairobi. If we can identify Asha\'s brother, we will give him priority. Finally, Michael has spoken to Sheik Sharrif extended our condolences and encouraged his resolve. I will be speaking to Sheik Sharrif later today. Hope this update is useful. I will report more as I get. Johnnie Importance: High Johnnie - what kind of guidance can we give Allida who is a good friend of HRC and who has been also trying to help Asha Haji. I know hrc has been concerned about this.','Somali Rebels trying to kill Asha HajiImportance: Low Huma: We are all horrified by this morning\'s suicide bombing and loss of life in Mogadishu. Tell Allida that I have just spoken to Amb. Michael Ranneburger in Nairobi. I asked Michael to contact Asha Haji as soon as possible to determine how we might be of assistance to her and her family. (Michael knows Asha and believes she may be in Nairobi, but will find out asap where she is. Asha\'s family, husband and children, are generally resident in Nairobi.) I\'ve asked Michael to secure Kenyan police protection for the family while they are in Kenya and to explore with Asha whether she is interested in looking for a way to come to the U.S. via some type of application for refugee status. Michael will ask our consular officers to explore the options available if Asha wants to consider them. I also alerted Michael to the fact that Asha\'s brother was seriously wounded in the bombing. I have asked that they get a full name as soon as possible and to see what we can do through the TFG, the UN and AMISOM to have him flown to Nairobi. Michael said that he and the embassy have already arranged for a private hospital in to treat the seriously injured who are being arriving by special flights in Nairobi. If we can identify Asha\'s brother, we will give him priority. Finally, Michael has spoken to Sheik Sharrif extended our condolences and encouraged his resolve. I will be speaking to Sheik Sharrif later today. Hope this update is useful. I will report more as I get. Johnnie Importance: High Johnnie - what kind of guidance can we give Allida who is a good friend of HRC and who has been also trying to help Asha Haji. I know hrc has been concerned about this.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3361 - C05765896.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3361 - C05765896.txt','MAPFYI Dinner just ending w/ no consensus on Bosnia MAP. Evenly divided. Ministers will have to sort out tomorrow.','MAPFYI Dinner just ending w/ no consensus on Bosnia MAP. Evenly divided. Ministers will have to sort out tomorrow.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3364 - C05765900.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3364 - C05765900.txt','Re:Non secure Does it have to be secure?','Re:Non secure Does it have to be secure?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3366 - C05765904.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3366 - C05765904.txt','Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Juanes\' wife gives birth to son inJuanes\' wife gives birth to son in Miami Not sure why jim mcgovern wants you to know this but fyi Miami http://vvvvw.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i0gPtcVQYpRav9SbVPG3q59ImvpgD9AN67501 Jim tells me the Secretary likes to be aware of such things - in case you haven\'t already heard - FYI - Cindy Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 4','Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Juanes\' wife gives birth to son inJuanes\' wife gives birth to son in Miami Not sure why jim mcgovern wants you to know this but fyi Miami http://vvvvw.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i0gPtcVQYpRav9SbVPG3q59ImvpgD9AN67501 Jim tells me the Secretary likes to be aware of such things - in case you haven\'t already heard - FYI - Cindy Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 4','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3367 - C05765905.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3367 - C05765905.txt','Updated VersionAttachments: DS - Kabul - WCC Testimony (7).docx For hRC\'s review it\'s time sensitive and due today, so if you can print for her that would be ideal. \'anks. ca.).','Updated VersionAttachments: DS - Kabul - WCC Testimony (7).docx For hRC\'s review it\'s time sensitive and due today, so if you can print for her that would be ideal. \'anks. ca.).','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('337 - C05758472.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\337 - C05758472.txt','Message for CDMI know. S000 sad. FYI Walter Isaacson asked that I pass along to CDM (and suggestion that the Secretary may want to know) that','Message for CDMI know. S000 sad. FYI Walter Isaacson asked that I pass along to CDM (and suggestion that the Secretary may want to know) that','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3370 - C05765909.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3370 - C05765909.txt','ScheduleI actually went to respond on Friday and received an email saying the dinner had been cancelled! Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 The Canadian Amb is hosting dinner for PM on 9/16 and invited me. They say they haven\'t heard back. Pls regret.','ScheduleI actually went to respond on Friday and received an email saying the dinner had been cancelled! Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 The Canadian Amb is hosting dinner for PM on 9/16 and invited me. They say they haven\'t heard back. Pls regret.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3372 - C05765911.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3372 - C05765911.txt','Frm SecState Trip to Middle East CR Trip to Middle EastJoe - Just wanted to give you a heads-up that former Secretary Rice will be traveling to the UAE and Saudi Arabia December 11-14. This is purely a business trip, as you can expect she may conduct courtesy calls with government officials. The desk and Posts have been notified as a courtesy. I have direct contact with the RSOs as a contingency. Security and Transportation, at their insistence, are being provided by the host countries. Hope all is well. Best, Colby Colby J. Cooper Email: Phone: Fax: (251) 928-0271 Cell:','Frm SecState Trip to Middle East CR Trip to Middle EastJoe - Just wanted to give you a heads-up that former Secretary Rice will be traveling to the UAE and Saudi Arabia December 11-14. This is purely a business trip, as you can expect she may conduct courtesy calls with government officials. The desk and Posts have been notified as a courtesy. I have direct contact with the RSOs as a contingency. Security and Transportation, at their insistence, are being provided by the host countries. Hope all is well. Best, Colby Colby J. Cooper Email: Phone: Fax: (251) 928-0271 Cell:','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3373 - C05765915.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3373 - C05765915.txt','Somali Rebels trying to kill Asha HajiMelanne and Huma: I want to bring you up to speed on our support to Asha Haji. Embassy Nairobi informed me earlier today that one of our political officers spoke to Asha this morning, offered her assistance, agreed to meet with her and stated we were prepared to request Kenyan police protection for her and her family. (Asha is currently in Nairobi with her family.) Ambassador Ranneberger has been working to secure hospital treatment for all of those being medevaced to Nairobi. The embassy will respond with as much assistance as it can to Asha\'s concerns. I\'ll pass you any additional information I receive on this issue. Regards, Johnnie Thanks, Johnnie. I was in meeting with S and Asha. Asha did say she was living with her family in Nairobi and she was terrified for their safety and her own. I\'m sure it will mean a great deal if embassy gets on touch with her to see what\'s\'s possible. Huma: We are all horrified by this morning\'s suicide bombing and loss of life in Mogadishu. Tell Allida that I have just spoken to Amb. Michael Ranneburger in Nairobi. I asked Michael to contact Asha Haji as soon as possible to determine how we might be of assistance to her and her family. (Michael knows Asha and believes she may be in Nairobi, but will find out asap where she is. Asha\'s family, husband and children, are generally resident in Nairobi,) I\'ve asked Michael to secure Kenyan police protection for the family while they are in Kenya and to explore Importance: High Johnnie - what kind of guidance can we give Allida who is a good friend of HRC and who has been also trying to help Asha Haji. I know hrc has been concerned about this. Huma, H met Asha at CGI and raised concerns about her security. She sent Asha to undersecretary Carson. They met for an hour. Note to US embassy in Nairobi was to be sent re Asha and her family\'s security. Embassy won\'t meet with her. Today\'s massacre killed her closest allies and blinded and critically wounded her brother. Asha is last moderate leader. She is speaking out. They want to kill her, Huma. Please tell Hillary. If you want I will email her. Asha\'s phone Dick Wilbur at US Mission to UN in Geneva tried to contact embassy in Nairobi by email. No response yet. Thanks, Allida Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry','Somali Rebels trying to kill Asha HajiMelanne and Huma: I want to bring you up to speed on our support to Asha Haji. Embassy Nairobi informed me earlier today that one of our political officers spoke to Asha this morning, offered her assistance, agreed to meet with her and stated we were prepared to request Kenyan police protection for her and her family. (Asha is currently in Nairobi with her family.) Ambassador Ranneberger has been working to secure hospital treatment for all of those being medevaced to Nairobi. The embassy will respond with as much assistance as it can to Asha\'s concerns. I\'ll pass you any additional information I receive on this issue. Regards, Johnnie Thanks, Johnnie. I was in meeting with S and Asha. Asha did say she was living with her family in Nairobi and she was terrified for their safety and her own. I\'m sure it will mean a great deal if embassy gets on touch with her to see what\'s\'s possible. Huma: We are all horrified by this morning\'s suicide bombing and loss of life in Mogadishu. Tell Allida that I have just spoken to Amb. Michael Ranneburger in Nairobi. I asked Michael to contact Asha Haji as soon as possible to determine how we might be of assistance to her and her family. (Michael knows Asha and believes she may be in Nairobi, but will find out asap where she is. Asha\'s family, husband and children, are generally resident in Nairobi,) I\'ve asked Michael to secure Kenyan police protection for the family while they are in Kenya and to explore Importance: High Johnnie - what kind of guidance can we give Allida who is a good friend of HRC and who has been also trying to help Asha Haji. I know hrc has been concerned about this. Huma, H met Asha at CGI and raised concerns about her security. She sent Asha to undersecretary Carson. They met for an hour. Note to US embassy in Nairobi was to be sent re Asha and her family\'s security. Embassy won\'t meet with her. Today\'s massacre killed her closest allies and blinded and critically wounded her brother. Asha is last moderate leader. She is speaking out. They want to kill her, Huma. Please tell Hillary. If you want I will email her. Asha\'s phone Dick Wilbur at US Mission to UN in Geneva tried to contact embassy in Nairobi by email. No response yet. Thanks, Allida Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3376 - C05765922.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3376 - C05765922.txt','Have a great time!Cheryl--i\'ll be at home until 4:30 and then all day tomorrow. Email if you want to talk and let me know what you think of Punta Cana. H','Have a great time!Cheryl--i\'ll be at home until 4:30 and then all day tomorrow. Email if you want to talk and let me know what you think of Punta Cana. H','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3377 - C05765923.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3377 - C05765923.txt','Eikenberry prepIt starts at 2. I will call to give you a download as it unfolds. How\'s it going? Call me at home if you want. Thx.','Eikenberry prepIt starts at 2. I will call to give you a download as it unfolds. How\'s it going? Call me at home if you want. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('338 - C05758475.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\338 - C05758475.txt','FollowupPis do followup as indicated: Condolence letter to from NC on loss of his mother Congrats note to Alan Bersin the new border czar and old friend of mine Call List adds: Ellen Chesler Jeff Romanoff from UPMC at Shearer, Sim Farar, at Rendell\'s request Hassan Nemazee, Derek Has Rob done TV notes from this last trip to the officials, the Iraqi women etc','FollowupPis do followup as indicated: Condolence letter to from NC on loss of his mother Congrats note to Alan Bersin the new border czar and old friend of mine Call List adds: Ellen Chesler; Jeff Romanoff from UPMC at Shearer, Sim Farar, at Rendell\'s request; Hassan Nemazee, Derek Has Rob done TV notes from this last trip to the officials, the Iraqi women etc','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3381 - C05765928.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3381 - C05765928.txt','HondurasWe\'ll see what comes of this, but... Meanwhile, Amorim was in Esfahan, Iran with Mottaki yesterday. Brazil signals recognition of Honduran election (AP) ?40 minutes ago RIO DE JANEIRO ?A top Brazilian official has signaled that Latin America\'s largest nation may recognize the Honduran candidate who won last weekend\'s post-coup presidential election. Dilma Rousseff is chief of staff for Brazilian President Luiz !neck) Lula da Silva. Rousseff says the Central American country\'s Nov. 29 election should be considered separately from the June 28 coup that ousted ex-President Manuel Zelaya. Previously, the government had said it would not recognize the election unless Zelaya was returned to office and allowed to serve out his term, which ends Jan. 27. Rousseff told Brazilian television late Friday from Germany that the coup is one thing and discussing the election another. She says this new process ? the election ? has to be considered.','HondurasWe\'ll see what comes of this, but... Meanwhile, Amorim was in Esfahan, Iran with Mottaki yesterday. Brazil signals recognition of Honduran election (AP) ?40 minutes ago RIO DE JANEIRO ?A top Brazilian official has signaled that Latin America\'s largest nation may recognize the Honduran candidate who won last weekend\'s post-coup presidential election. Dilma Rousseff is chief of staff for Brazilian President Luiz !neck) Lula da Silva. Rousseff says the Central American country\'s Nov. 29 election should be considered separately from the June 28 coup that ousted ex-President Manuel Zelaya. Previously, the government had said it would not recognize the election unless Zelaya was returned to office and allowed to serve out his term, which ends Jan. 27. Rousseff told Brazilian television late Friday from Germany that the coup \"is one thing\" and \"discussing the election\" another. She says \"this new process\" ? the election ? \"has to be considered.\"','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3383 - C05765933.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3383 - C05765933.txt','KarzaiThe below is from Karl Eikenberry, who recommends you call Karzai. Richard wrote in to second what Karl wrote. Recommended talking points:','KarzaiThe below is from Karl Eikenberry, who recommends you call Karzai. Richard wrote in to second what Karl wrote. Recommended talking points:','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3384 - C05765934.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3384 - C05765934.txt','Sheikha Mosa of QatarI will lock in in this morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Lona--have we worked this out? She is available to see you on 24th September either morning or afternoon? Alternatively 28th or 29th September Does that work for you Cherie Blair','Sheikha Mosa of QatarI will lock in in this morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Lona--have we worked this out? She is available to see you on 24th September either morning or afternoon? Alternatively 28th or 29th September Does that work for you Cherie Blair','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3385 - C05765936.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3385 - C05765936.txt','Fwd: Left at the Gate - blogOk Pls call and ask what he wants and put on my call list. B6 Hi Mrs. Secretary, I am chairman of AEG. I need your advice on a few matters. Is there a time that would be convenient for me to call or visit you? I shall be in DC Thursday evening through Monday. Please let me know if anything works. Thanks. Richard Mays Mays, Byrd & Associates, P.A. 415 Main Street Little Rock, AR 72201 501-372-6303 fax - 501-399-9280 toll free 1-800-227-1529','Fwd: Left at the Gate - blogOk Pls call and ask what he wants and put on my call list. B6 Hi Mrs. Secretary, I am chairman of AEG. I need your advice on a few matters. Is there a time that would be convenient for me to call or visit you? I shall be in DC Thursday evening through Monday. Please let me know if anything works. Thanks. Richard Mays Mays, Byrd & Associates, P.A. 415 Main Street Little Rock, AR 72201 501-372-6303 fax - 501-399-9280 toll free 1-800-227-1529','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3386 - C05765938.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3386 - C05765938.txt','Jake- Jake--We could reach out in the next couple of hours or alternatively early tomorrow. The Eikenberry points sent last night, plus Holbrooke\'s add\'n, provide a good roadmap. Let us know how you\'d like to proceed. When can I make the Karzai call? FYI H called me yesterday when I was out of pocket. Available now if she still wants to talk. Thanks, R','Jake- Jake--We could reach out in the next couple of hours or alternatively early tomorrow. The Eikenberry points sent last night, plus Holbrooke\'s add\'n, provide a good roadmap. Let us know how you\'d like to proceed. When can I make the Karzai call? FYI H called me yesterday when I was out of pocket. Available now if she still wants to talk. Thanks, R','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3387 - C05765940.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3387 - C05765940.txt','Kouchner just put a call into you. Checking on subject.-','Kouchner just put a call into you. Checking on subject.-','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3388 - C05765941.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3388 - C05765941.txt','Branch SummaryPls give me printed copy today. See below. Will send PIR comments shortly.','Branch SummaryPls give me printed copy today. See below. Will send PIR comments shortly.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3389 - C05765942.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3389 - C05765942.txt','Eikenberry/McCGot a readout from Rich. We still have work to do on the cables, which we\'ll do at our session with Eikenberry tomorrow. The July 2011 date was a trouble spot too -- but there is no excuse for that and that got mostly sorted by the end. Everything else was good. My sincere apologies for missing elements of prep today -- I had to deal with some personal stuff that unfortunately interfered. Rich and I have organized a session for tomorrow to nail things down with Karl.','Eikenberry/McCGot a readout from Rich. We still have work to do on the cables, which we\'ll do at our session with Eikenberry tomorrow. The July 2011 date was a trouble spot too -- but there is no excuse for that and that got mostly sorted by the end. Everything else was good. My sincere apologies for missing elements of prep today -- I had to deal with some personal stuff that unfortunately interfered. Rich and I have organized a session for tomorrow to nail things down with Karl.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3391 - C05765945.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3391 - C05765945.txt','Branch\'s bookI happen to have a mtg this morning with Cheryl to walk her through the book, I\'ll send you a summary afterwards. Do you have her contact info? Thx.','Branch\'s bookI happen to have a mtg this morning with Cheryl to walk her through the book, I\'ll send you a summary afterwards. Do you have her contact info? Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3392 - C05765948.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3392 - C05765948.txt','Max opens on NYT Bestseller list for 9/27 at #15Attachments: bsl_092709.pdf','Max opens on NYT Bestseller list for 9/27 at #15Attachments: bsl_092709.pdf','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3393 - C05765954.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3393 - C05765954.txt','(Reuters) UK\'s Brown calls London meeting on Yemen on January 28LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Brown has invited key international partners to a meeting to discuss how to counter radicalisation in Yemen following last week\'s failed attack on a U.S.-bound plane, his office said. Brown will host the event in London on January 28. The high-level meeting will be held in parallel with an international conference on Afghanistan the same day.','(Reuters) UK\'s Brown calls London meeting on Yemen on January 28LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Brown has invited key international partners to a meeting to discuss how to counter radicalisation in Yemen following last week\'s failed attack on a U.S.-bound plane, his office said. Brown will host the event in London on January 28. The high-level meeting will be held in parallel with an international conference on Afghanistan the same day.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3394 - C05765959.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3394 - C05765959.txt','Charles Blow in NYT todayTo: Read his column today ... Black in the Age of Obama ... much to discuss This means that Obama can get away with doing almost nothing to specifically address issues important to African-Americans and instead focus on the white voters he\'s losing in droves. hap ://www.nytime s.c om/2 009/ 1 2/05/opinion/05 blow.html?_r= 1 &th&emc=th','Charles Blow in NYT todayTo: Read his column today ... \"Black in the Age of Obama\" ... much to discuss \"This means that Obama can get away with doing almost nothing to specifically address issues important to African-Americans and instead focus on the white voters he\'s losing in droves.\" hap ://www.nytime s.c om/2 009/ 1 2/05/opinion/05 blow.html?_r= 1 &th&emc=th','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3395 - C05765962.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3395 - C05765962.txt','Mini scheduleCan you pls send me a copy for today?','Mini scheduleCan you pls send me a copy for today?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3396 - C05765965.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3396 - C05765965.txt','For SFyi You were great tonight. Everyone was hugely energized. Not to take anything away from the speechwriters, but you were at your best in the last 5 minutes speaking from the heart. That\'s what we have to bottle for the development speech. This was a great way to tee it up. AM','For SFyi You were great tonight. Everyone was hugely energized. Not to take anything away from the speechwriters, but you were at your best in the last 5 minutes speaking from the heart. That\'s what we have to bottle for the development speech. This was a great way to tee it up. AM','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3397 - C05765966.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3397 - C05765966.txt','for S -- a family pleaThis is probably entirely inappropriate, but I had gathered that you were thinking possibly of taking off on Dec 21. I would urge you to ? for your own sake. The pace is absolutely killing and you deserve it. But it will also mean that a lot of folks who would like to take some time off with their family before Xmas (e.g. moms like me who are necessary to make Xmas happen) would feel much freer to do so. AM Anne-Marie Slaughter Director of Policy Planning U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2972','for S -- a family pleaThis is probably entirely inappropriate, but I had gathered that you were thinking possibly of taking off on Dec 21. I would urge you to ? for your own sake. The pace is absolutely killing and you deserve it. But it will also mean that a lot of folks who would like to take some time off with their family before Xmas (e.g. moms like me who are necessary to make Xmas happen) would feel much freer to do so. AM Anne-Marie Slaughter Director of Policy Planning U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2972','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3399 - C05765974.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3399 - C05765974.txt','Happy New Year!Happy new year to you and Bill--and Chelsea! Congrats on the upcoming marriage. A good sign, I hope, that this year will Thx for sending the emails about the Nigerian. We are working on all of the issues raised. I hope you, Jackie and the boys (men??) have a happy, healthy, prosperous 2010. I will look forward to seeing more of you in the upcoming months. All the best, H Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry','Happy New Year!Happy new year to you and Bill--and Chelsea! Congrats on the upcoming marriage. A good sign, I hope, that this year will Thx for sending the emails about the Nigerian. We are working on all of the issues raised. I hope you, Jackie and the boys (men??) have a happy, healthy, prosperous 2010. I will look forward to seeing more of you in the upcoming months. All the best, H Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('34 - C05739595.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\34 - C05739595.txt','Quick Summary of POTUS Calls to Presidents of Libya and Egypt Quick Summary of POTUS Calls to Presidents of Ubya and EgyptFYI FYSA Please do not forward B5','Quick Summary of POTUS Calls to Presidents of Libya and Egypt Quick Summary of POTUS Calls to Presidents of Ubya and EgyptFYI FYSA Please do not forward B5','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('340 - C05758479.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\340 - C05758479.txt','Cinco de MayoWhat happened w our plans for this? There\'s nothing about it on my schedule so I assume nothing is happening.','Cinco de MayoWhat happened w our plans for this? There\'s nothing about it on my schedule so I assume nothing is happening.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3400 - C05765976.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3400 - C05765976.txt','Happy New Year!Thx for sending the emails about the Nigerian. We are working on all of the issues raised. I hope you, Jackie and the boys (men??) have a happy, healthy, prosperous 2010.1 will look forward to seeing more of you in the upcoming months. All the best, H Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry','Happy New Year!Thx for sending the emails about the Nigerian. We are working on all of the issues raised. I hope you, Jackie and the boys (men??) have a happy, healthy, prosperous 2010.1 will look forward to seeing more of you in the upcoming months. All the best, H Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3401 - C05765977.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3401 - C05765977.txt','Saudi-CubaI mentioned to you that Saud asked if we objected to their making a grant to Cuba for development in health. I don\'t see why we should but I may be missing something. Pls run the traps.','Saudi-CubaI mentioned to you that Saud asked if we objected to their making a grant to Cuba for development in health. I don\'t see why we should but I may be missing something. Pls run the traps.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3402 - C05765978.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3402 - C05765978.txt','Checking inGreat - let\'s do 730 your time. XO - Mills, Cheryl D Sorry we didn\'t talk last night but I actually collapsed when I got back from my speech. Let\'s try again tonight. Let me know what time will work. I should be home by 7. Hope you\'re loving the sun!','Checking inGreat - let\'s do 730 your time. XO - Mills, Cheryl D Sorry we didn\'t talk last night but I actually collapsed when I got back from my speech. Let\'s try again tonight. Let me know what time will work. I should be home by 7. Hope you\'re loving the sun!','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3403 - C05765980.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3403 - C05765980.txt','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures. Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero; long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: \"On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures.\" Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3406 - C05765987.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3406 - C05765987.txt','Oh, my?and , thankfully, Happy New year!Dear Anne-Marie, I was just reading your two wonderful memos on 5/ P accomplishments and the QDDR, I also want to thank you for a wonderful year of work, creativity, collaboration and progress. I know the start for all of us was shaky, but we have hit our stride and you are such a valuable member of the team, a generator of ideas, a conductor of talent and even a necessary nudge from time to time. Thank you for making this journey w me. I will schedule the S/P visit and photo as soon as I can. Until we see one another next week, be well and take care (please!) All the best, Hillary','Oh, my?and , thankfully, Happy New year!Dear Anne-Marie, I was just reading your two wonderful memos on 5/ P accomplishments and the QDDR, I also want to thank you for a wonderful year of work, creativity, collaboration and progress. I know the start for all of us was shaky, but we have hit our stride and you are such a valuable member of the team, a generator of ideas, a conductor of talent and even a necessary nudge from time to time. Thank you for making this journey w me. I will schedule the S/P visit and photo as soon as I can. Until we see one another next week, be well and take care (please!) All the best, Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3407 - C05765988.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3407 - C05765988.txt','Dinner tonightIs at 7pm in the Jockey Club of the Fairfax Hotel 2100 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 1','Dinner tonightIs at 7pm in the Jockey Club of the Fairfax Hotel 2100 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 1','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3408 - C05765989.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3408 - C05765989.txt','NPR documentsAs I mentioned, you will be receiving a binder of NPR documents tonight. I mischaracterized the structure of the binder. The cover note is merely an extended table of contents, and behind it are six 2- or 3-pagers on the six major questions on which they seek your guidance. The papers are technical, and some are easier to read than others, but it is worth a quick scan tonight before they march through them tomorrow.','NPR documentsAs I mentioned, you will be receiving a binder of NPR documents tonight. I mischaracterized the structure of the binder. The cover note is merely an extended table of contents, and behind it are six 2- or 3-pagers on the six major questions on which they seek your guidance. The papers are technical, and some are easier to read than others, but it is worth a quick scan tonight before they march through them tomorrow.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3409 - C05765992.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3409 - C05765992.txt','TonightOkay- I just left. Lew and patraeus are both there. I just heard you were at the Jockey Club but you don\'t need to stay. I\'m just stopping by so pls don\'t feel obligated. Thx.','TonightOkay- I just left. Lew and patraeus are both there. I just heard you were at the Jockey Club but you don\'t need to stay. I\'m just stopping by so pls don\'t feel obligated. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('341 - C05758480.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\341 - C05758480.txt','ScheduleLet\'s wait until next week. Do you want to see her this week? Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl, Trying to decide when to take a quick trip to Munich. Any sense of when a meeting might occur? Thanks very much. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management LLC 1101 New York Avenue NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005','ScheduleLet\'s wait until next week. Do you want to see her this week? Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl, Trying to decide when to take a quick trip to Munich. Any sense of when a meeting might occur? Thanks very much. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management LLC 1101 New York Avenue NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3411 - C05765994.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3411 - C05765994.txt','NPR documentsDo we have any independent third opinion we can ask for advice? As I mentioned, you will be receiving a binder of NPR documents tonight. I mischaracterized the structure of the binder. The cover note is merely an extended table of contents, and behind it are six 2- or 3-pagers on the six major questions on which they seek your guidance. The papers are technical, and some are easier to read than others, but it is worth a? quick scan tonight before they march through them tomorrow.','NPR documentsDo we have any independent third opinion we can ask for advice? As I mentioned, you will be receiving a binder of NPR documents tonight. I mischaracterized the structure of the binder. The cover note is merely an extended table of contents, and behind it are six 2- or 3-pagers on the six major questions on which they seek your guidance. The papers are technical, and some are easier to read than others, but it is worth a? quick scan tonight before they march through them tomorrow.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3415 - C05766007.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3415 - C05766007.txt','ScheduleThank you and a very happy new year to you both! Will make sure to add to the calendar. First, Happy Happy New Year, Lona, to you and your family and thank you for another wonderful year of getting me organized w your legendary good spirits and calm in the midst of chaos. Here\'s to an even better 2010! And, here are a few dates to keep track of--','ScheduleThank you and a very happy new year to you both! Will make sure to add to the calendar. First, Happy Happy New Year, Lona, to you and your family and thank you for another wonderful year of getting me organized w your legendary good spirits and calm in the midst of chaos. Here\'s to an even better 2010! And, here are a few dates to keep track of--','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3417 - C05766009.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3417 - C05766009.txt','But fm lieberman is confirmed for 7:30. Sending call sheet now.Ok Ok. Also pls','But fm lieberman is confirmed for 7:30. Sending call sheet now.Ok Ok. Also pls','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3418 - C05766010.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3418 - C05766010.txt','Out of Office AutoReply: HaririI am out of the office, back on November 30.','Out of Office AutoReply: HaririI am out of the office, back on November 30.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('342 - C05758481.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\342 - C05758481.txt','ScheduleHow did your dinner w Paul go? When will we know? Let\'s wait until next week. Do you want to see her this week? Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl, Trying to decide when to take a quick trip to Munich. Any sense of when a meeting might occur? Thanks very much. Wendy','ScheduleHow did your dinner w Paul go? When will we know? Let\'s wait until next week. Do you want to see her this week? Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl, Trying to decide when to take a quick trip to Munich. Any sense of when a meeting might occur? Thanks very much. Wendy','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3421 - C05766015.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3421 - C05766015.txt','Blackwater caseHarold--- First, Happy New Year to you and your family and thank you for all of your great work this past year. I am looking B5 forward to the year ahead. Second, what can we do about Judge Urbina\'s ruling example, what is the likelihood of success on appeal? Can the US file a civil action against the company? Pay compensation to the victims? What other options do we have? All the best, H','Blackwater caseHarold--- First, Happy New Year to you and your family and thank you for all of your great work this past year. I am looking B5 forward to the year ahead. Second, what can we do about Judge Urbina\'s ruling example, what is the likelihood of success on appeal? Can the US file a civil action against the company? Pay compensation to the victims? What other options do we have? All the best, H','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3422 - C05766017.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3422 - C05766017.txt','HaririB1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) Yes. (Sorry for late response -- been driving in Thanksgiving traffic to Ohio.) Jeffrey Feltman Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D), B1 ? Declassify on: 11/24/2024 Jeff--When I spoke w him, he mentioned a cable that he thought threatened our support for the LAF. Do you know what that is about?','HaririB1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) Yes. (Sorry for late response -- been driving in Thanksgiving traffic to Ohio.) Jeffrey Feltman Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D), B1 ? Declassify on: 11/24/2024 Jeff--When I spoke w him, he mentioned a cable that he thought threatened our support for the LAF. Do you know what that is about?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3423 - C05766018.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3423 - C05766018.txt','H: Memo, idea on Berlusconi attack. SidAttachments: hrc memo berlusconi 121509.docx CONFIDENTIAL December 15, 2009 For: Hillary','H: Memo, idea on Berlusconi attack. SidAttachments: hrc memo berlusconi 121509.docx CONFIDENTIAL December 15, 2009 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3424 - C05766021.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3424 - C05766021.txt','Blackwater caseATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE/ATTORNEY WORK-PRODUCT Ok. Will do. Thanks, as always ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE/ATTORNEY WORK-PRODUCT And Happy New Year to you (and your family) too! I am so thrilled to be in this job and working with you. I am having a great time, and hope to have an even better 2010. Re Blackwater. I have already put these very questions to our team, and they are working up a memo on the subject. Significantly, the press accounts are all saying that State Department lawyers appropriately warned the DalprosecUtors, but that the DO1 lawyers chose to take a different route. My initial reactions to your questions are as follows: Harold--- First, Happy New Year to you and your family and thank you for all of your great work this past year. I am looking forward to the year ahead. Second, what can we do about Judge Urbina\'s ruling example, what is the likelihood of success on appeal? Can the US file a civil action against the company? Pay compensation to the victims? What other options do we have? All the best, H','Blackwater caseATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE/ATTORNEY WORK-PRODUCT Ok. Will do. Thanks, as always ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE/ATTORNEY WORK-PRODUCT And Happy New Year to you (and your family) too! I am so thrilled to be in this job and working with you. I am having a great time, and hope to have an even better 2010. Re Blackwater. I have already put these very questions to our team, and they are working up a memo on the subject. Significantly, the press accounts are all saying that State Department lawyers appropriately warned the DalprosecUtors, but that the DO1 lawyers chose to take a different route. My initial reactions to your questions are as follows: Harold--- First, Happy New Year to you and your family and thank you for all of your great work this past year. I am looking forward to the year ahead. Second, what can we do about Judge Urbina\'s ruling example, what is the likelihood of success on appeal? Can the US file a civil action against the company? Pay compensation to the victims? What other options do we have? All the best, H','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3425 - C05766022.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3425 - C05766022.txt','(no subject)Cover story in the Economist this week. Very big issue when I was in Japan and Korea. Korean parliamentarians want to get women and economic growth on the G20 agenda when they have the lead next year and we are advocating for Japan to advance the issue at APEC which they are leading this year. On another note, so sad about Smith Bagley. He was a good person and was one of your biggest fans. Women and work We did it! Dec 30th 2009 From The Economist print edition The rich world\'s quiet revolution: women are gradually taking over the workplace Getty Images AT A time when the world is short of causes for celebration, here is a candidate: within the next few months women will cross the 50% threshold and become the majority of the American workforce. Women already make up the majority of university graduates in the OECD countries and the majority of professional workers in several rich countries, including the United States. Women run many of the world\'s great companies, from PepsiCo in America to Areva in France. Women\'s economic empowerment is arguably the biggest social change of our times. Just a generation ago, women were largely confined to repetitive, menial jobs. They were routinely subjected to casual sexism and were expected to abandon their careers when they married and had children. Today they are running some of the organisations that once treated them as second-class','(no subject)Cover story in the Economist this week. Very big issue when I was in Japan and Korea. Korean parliamentarians want to get women and economic growth on the G20 agenda when they have the lead next year and we are advocating for Japan to advance the issue at APEC which they are leading this year. On another note, so sad about Smith Bagley. He was a good person and was one of your biggest fans. Women and work We did it! Dec 30th 2009 From The Economist print edition The rich world\'s quiet revolution: women are gradually taking over the workplace Getty Images AT A time when the world is short of causes for celebration, here is a candidate: within the next few months women will cross the 50% threshold and become the majority of the American workforce. Women already make up the majority of university graduates in the OECD countries and the majority of professional workers in several rich countries, including the United States. Women run many of the world\'s great companies, from PepsiCo in America to Areva in France. Women\'s economic empowerment is arguably the biggest social change of our times. Just a generation ago, women were largely confined to repetitive, menial jobs. They were routinely subjected to casual sexism and were expected to abandon their careers when they married and had children. Today they are running some of the organisations that once treated them as second-class','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3427 - C05766026.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3427 - C05766026.txt','Karl and Frank,Jake--Pls share with H. Many thanks. RH','Karl and Frank,Jake--Pls share with H. Many thanks. RH','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3428 - C05766027.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3428 - C05766027.txt','Afghan reportingWe\'ll have the specials summarize the key points of the memcons and circulate them to RCH and senior NSC folks, if that works for you. Who do I respond to re these calls? Or are we just sending the memcons?','Afghan reportingWe\'ll have the specials summarize the key points of the memcons and circulate them to RCH and senior NSC folks, if that works for you. Who do I respond to re these calls? Or are we just sending the memcons?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3429 - C05766028.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3429 - C05766028.txt','human rights draft Sullivan, Jacob J Abedin, Huma Posner, Michael All, Attached is a revised version of the speech for discussion / review by S tomorrow. Some things to note: I am hoping that I can start integrating guidance from S tomorrow afternoon. all best, Dan','human rights draft; Sullivan, Jacob J; Abedin, Huma; Posner, Michael All, Attached is a revised version of the speech for discussion / review by S tomorrow. Some things to note: I am hoping that I can start integrating guidance from S tomorrow afternoon. all best, Dan','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('343 - C05758482.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\343 - C05758482.txt','Public/Private Partnership for ItalyOk FYI EUR tells me that they have engaged fully with Ambassador Bagley and Kris Balderston on this project, and that Ambassador Bagley has spoken with the Italian Ambassador and reviewed the proposed approach. She said he thought that it sounded like a good plan and would be warmly received. They are ready to convene a meeting with the NIAF President as soon as the Secretary approves the action memo.','Public/Private Partnership for ItalyOk FYI EUR tells me that they have engaged fully with Ambassador Bagley and Kris Balderston on this project, and that Ambassador Bagley has spoken with the Italian Ambassador and reviewed the proposed approach. She said he thought that it sounded like a good plan and would be warmly received. They are ready to convene a meeting with the NIAF President as soon as the Secretary approves the action memo.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3430 - C05766030.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3430 - C05766030.txt','URGENT: Friends of Haiti TeleconferenceCheryl needs to address Please see attached additional information and question from Canadian government prior to this afternoon\'s 1300 phone call. Specifically, the Canadian government is asking whether the Secretary could come to Montreal for the GOC\'s prep donors meeting the evening of 1/23 or morning of 1/24? [Note: Montreal has world\'s second largest Haitian diaspora, hence location.] WHA would recommend participation if at all possible. Thank you, Roberta Good morning Roberta! Congratulations on a successful visit by the Secretary of State. We are looking forward to this afternoon\'s teleconference. After opening remarks, Minister Cannon will ask Prime Minister Bellerive to speak and the UN (we may only have DPKO LeRoy on line due to visit of Sec Gen to Haiti). He will then ask FM Amorim and Sec State Clinton to provide their views on the situation and then open the floor to Kouchner and others. Response has been good and most will be represented at FM level (Mexico/Espinosa may still be in flight from Japan, and Argentina and Costa Rica will be Vice-Ministers). There is as well agreement in principle to begin laying the groundwork for a broader Donors Conference on Reconstruction and our offer to host a preparatory meeting on January 25th has been well received. However, early indications are that the EU has a conflict as they have their General Relations and Foreign Relations meetings scheduled for that day. As the EU would be essential for such a meeting we are scrambling to look for alternative dates. Given the momentum we would rather go earlier than later. Minister Cannon would be available to host this on the weekend of the 23-24th of January (dinner on the 23rd, meeting on the morning of the 24th). However, I believe that Ambassador','URGENT: Friends of Haiti TeleconferenceCheryl needs to address Please see attached additional information and question from Canadian government prior to this afternoon\'s 1300 phone call. Specifically, the Canadian government is asking whether the Secretary could come to Montreal for the GOC\'s \"prep\" donors meeting the evening of 1/23 or morning of 1/24? [Note: Montreal has world\'s second largest Haitian diaspora, hence location.] WHA would recommend participation if at all possible. Thank you, Roberta Good morning Roberta! Congratulations on a successful visit by the Secretary of State. We are looking forward to this afternoon\'s teleconference. After opening remarks, Minister Cannon will ask Prime Minister Bellerive to speak and the UN (we may only have DPKO LeRoy on line due to visit of Sec Gen to Haiti). He will then ask FM Amorim and Sec State Clinton to provide their views on the situation and then open the floor to Kouchner and others. Response has been good and most will be represented at FM level (Mexico/Espinosa may still be in flight from Japan, and Argentina and Costa Rica will be Vice-Ministers). There is as well agreement in principle to begin laying the groundwork for a broader Donors Conference on Reconstruction and our offer to host a preparatory meeting on January 25th has been well received. However, early indications are that the EU has a conflict as they have their General Relations and Foreign Relations meetings scheduled for that day. As the EU would be essential for such a meeting we are scrambling to look for alternative dates. Given the momentum we would rather go earlier than later. Minister Cannon would be available to host this on the weekend of the 23-24th of January (dinner on the 23rd, meeting on the morning of the 24th). However, I believe that Ambassador','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3432 - C05766034.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3432 - C05766034.txt','Rep. Meek is Haiti - detailsFlew into Santo Domingo last night. Went overland to PaP. With Amb. Merten in Haiti. About to do an aerial tour w/Amb. Planning on going out with S. Florida search and response teams. (Was former State trooper so we think he has some experience in search and rescue, but cannot know for sure.) He\'s doing this on his own, so we\'re not sure what he\'s planning. His staff had been trying to persuade him not to travel for at least the immediate future, but it clearly didn\'t work. He has received too many phone calls from constituents encouraging him to go. Contacts in his office: Clarence Williams, Chief of Staff Hassan Christian, (Cell Phone) (I\'ve been talking to him.)','Rep. Meek is Haiti - detailsFlew into Santo Domingo last night. Went overland to PaP. With Amb. Merten in Haiti. About to do an aerial tour w/Amb. Planning on going out with S. Florida search and response teams. (Was former State trooper so we think he has some experience in search and rescue, but cannot know for sure.) He\'s doing this on his own, so we\'re not sure what he\'s planning. His staff had been trying to persuade him not to travel for at least the immediate future, but it clearly didn\'t work. He has received too many phone calls from constituents encouraging him to go. Contacts in his office: Clarence Williams, Chief of Staff Hassan Christian, (Cell Phone) (I\'ve been talking to him.)','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3433 - C05766035.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3433 - C05766035.txt','Karl and Frank,Will do on both counts. Let me know what the outcome of this inquiry is. Also, I have sent Richard two emails over the last few weeks and never rec\'d a response. Can you check to find out whether he ever got it? Thx. FYI Jake?Pls share with H. Many thanks. RH','Karl and Frank,Will do on both counts. Let me know what the outcome of this inquiry is. Also, I have sent Richard two emails over the last few weeks and never rec\'d a response. Can you check to find out whether he ever got it? Thx. FYI Jake?Pls share with H. Many thanks. RH','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3434 - C05766036.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3434 - C05766036.txt','Kissinger interviewI just found out that Jon Meacham will moderate the interview which puts this in a very different light. I need some guidance about what points I\'m trying to make and any info about Meacham\'s possible line of questions.','Kissinger interviewI just found out that Jon Meacham will \"moderate\" the interview which puts this in a very different light. I need some guidance about what points I\'m trying to make and any info about Meacham\'s possible line of questions.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3435 - C05766038.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3435 - C05766038.txt','Guinea/MadagascarI agree on both, but wonder can we abstain on the first? Also, I have not rec\'d the speech draft. Should I have ? There are a number of different possibilities for how the decision on the Guinea/Madagascar credentials may go tomorrow. (It is Zambia and Tanzania bringing the challenge on behalf of the AU.) I was under the impression that we would not have to vote on the potential credentials challenges. We may have to. We may have to vote on a motion to *deny* them credentials and exclude them. For the moment, the guidance is to vote to credential all countries ? including these two ? as is customary, while conducting outreach with Tanzania, Zambia, and the AU to explain that we have our own imperatives but we support the fact that they are taking a principled stand. We may have to vote on a motion to *defer* decision, which would allow them to be seated and vote but would not formally grant credentials. For the moment, the guidance is to potentially support such a motion ? this was the practice with respect to South Africa between 1983 and 1994. Everyone is in the same place on this. Ultimately, however, the whole thing may die of its own weight. This is probably the most likely outcome.','Guinea/MadagascarI agree on both, but wonder can we abstain on the first? Also, I have not rec\'d the speech draft. Should I have ? There are a number of different possibilities for how the decision on the Guinea/Madagascar credentials may go tomorrow. (It is Zambia and Tanzania bringing the challenge on behalf of the AU.) I was under the impression that we would not have to vote on the potential credentials challenges. We may have to. We may have to vote on a motion to *deny* them credentials and exclude them. For the moment, the guidance is to vote to credential all countries ? including these two ? as is customary, while conducting outreach with Tanzania, Zambia, and the AU to explain that we have our own imperatives but we support the fact that they are taking a principled stand. We may have to vote on a motion to *defer* decision, which would allow them to be seated and vote but would not formally grant credentials. For the moment, the guidance is to potentially support such a motion ? this was the practice with respect to South Africa between 1983 and 1994. Everyone is in the same place on this. Ultimately, however, the whole thing may die of its own weight. This is probably the most likely outcome.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3436 - C05766039.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3436 - C05766039.txt','John Kerry\'s birthdayPis add him to call list for today.','John Kerry\'s birthdayPis add him to call list for today.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3437 - C05766041.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3437 - C05766041.txt','TodayDennis Ross is coming to see me at noon.','TodayDennis Ross is coming to see me at noon.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3438 - C05766042.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3438 - C05766042.txt','Rep. Meek is Haiti - detailsFlew into Santo Domingo last night. Went overland to PaP. With Amb. Merten in Haiti. About to do an aerial tour w/Amb. Planning on going out with S. Florida search and response teams. (Was former State trooper so we think he has some experience in search and rescue, but cannot know for sure.) He\'s doing this on his own, so we\'re not sure what he\'s planning. His staff had been trying to persuade him not to travel for at least the immediate future, but it clearly didn\'t work. He has received too many phone calls from constituents encouraging him to go. Contacts in his office: Clarence Williams Chief of Staff Hassan Christian. (Cell Phone) (I\'ve been talking to him.)','Rep. Meek is Haiti - detailsFlew into Santo Domingo last night. Went overland to PaP. With Amb. Merten in Haiti. About to do an aerial tour w/Amb. Planning on going out with S. Florida search and response teams. (Was former State trooper so we think he has some experience in search and rescue, but cannot know for sure.) He\'s doing this on his own, so we\'re not sure what he\'s planning. His staff had been trying to persuade him not to travel for at least the immediate future, but it clearly didn\'t work. He has received too many phone calls from constituents encouraging him to go. Contacts in his office: Clarence Williams Chief of Staff Hassan Christian. (Cell Phone) (I\'ve been talking to him.)','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('344 - C05758483.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\344 - C05758483.txt','Re: Fw:Pls have Margaret contact her to guage interest. She would have to give up a lot. If interested, she should come in. I spoke with !aura yesterday re folks you mentioned - her is person she ans jose thought best','Re: Fw:Pls have Margaret contact her to guage interest. She would have to give up a lot. If interested, she should come in. I spoke with !aura yesterday re folks you mentioned - her is person she ans jose thought best','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3441 - C05766047.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3441 - C05766047.txt','Hello/FYI/InviteA big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before. SO, just in case, and I\'d imagine it\'s not possible, it\'ll be Monday night, 7:00 to 9:30, December 21. No matter what, wanted you to know we are gathering yet again with our Senator Clinton bond. love, T','Hello/FYI/InviteA big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before. SO, just in case, and I\'d imagine it\'s not possible, it\'ll be Monday night, 7:00 to 9:30, December 21. No matter what, wanted you to know we are gathering yet again with our Senator Clinton bond. love, T','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3442 - C05766048.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3442 - C05766048.txt','We ought to do outreachCheryl: Yes, the Secretary should make the call I remain ready to participate in any meetings with any domestic or international gay rights groups to brief them on what we are doing, and on my conversations with Museveni on this issue. I plan to meet with Cheryl Benton and others today this afternoon to work on an outreach strategy. Regards, Johnnie Thx Should we have S also call pres? Cheryl: I am happy to participate in any outreach meetings on this issue and would be pleased to share contents of my conversations with President Museveni and his reassurances to me. (We continue to monitor this issue and I am prepared to go back to Museveni at any time to express our deep concerns and to press him to deep six this legislation.) See below. I am looking at the article and don\'t know where this stands in terms of what will really happen (welcome an update) but we should do some sort of meeting now with international gay groups to lay out what we have done. The process will focus not only our public and quiet diplomacy (calls to pres, etc) efforts but also it will give chance for feedback on more we should do. I am worried this will not turn out well. We need some outreach unless I am missing what is being done in dept. Can we do this in next several days? Cdm Uganda to Drop Death Penalty, Life in Jail for Gays (Updatel)Last Updated: December 9, 2009 10:44 EST By Fred Ojambo Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Uganda will drop the death penalty and life imprisonment for gays in a refined version of an anti- gay bill expected to be ready for presentation to Parliament in two weeks, James Nsaba Buturo, the minister of ethics and integrity, said.The draft bill, which is under consideration by a parliamentary committee, will drop the two punishments to attract the support of religious leaders who are opposed to these penalties, Buturo said today in a phone interview from the capital, Kampala.Ugandan lawmaker David Bahati presented a private member\'s bill on Oct. 14 which sought the death penalty and life imprisonment for gay people in the country. The Ugandan government supports the bill because homosexuality and lesbianism are repugnant to the Ugandan culture, Buturo said. Still, it favors a more refined set of punishments, he said.ln addition to formulating punishments for the gay people, the bill will also promote counseling to help attract errant people to acceptable sexual orientation, said Buturo.The proposed legislation has attracted criticism from gay rights activists, both locally and internationally, who argue that the law would promote discrimination and hatred toward the gay community.','We ought to do outreachCheryl: Yes, the Secretary should make the call I remain ready to participate in any meetings with any domestic or international gay rights groups to brief them on what we are doing, and on my conversations with Museveni on this issue. I plan to meet with Cheryl Benton and others today this afternoon to work on an outreach strategy. Regards, Johnnie Thx Should we have S also call pres? Cheryl: I am happy to participate in any outreach meetings on this issue and would be pleased to share contents of my conversations with President Museveni and his reassurances to me. (We continue to monitor this issue and I am prepared to go back to Museveni at any time to express our deep concerns and to press him to deep six this legislation.) See below. I am looking at the article and don\'t know where this stands in terms of what will really happen (welcome an update) but we should do some sort of meeting now with international gay groups to lay out what we have done. The process will focus not only our public and quiet diplomacy (calls to pres, etc) efforts but also it will give chance for feedback on more we should do. I am worried this will not turn out well. We need some outreach unless I am missing what is being done in dept. Can we do this in next several days? Cdm Uganda to Drop Death Penalty, Life in Jail for Gays (Updatel)Last Updated: December 9, 2009 10:44 EST By Fred Ojambo Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Uganda will drop the death penalty and life imprisonment for gays in a refined version of an anti- gay bill expected to be ready for presentation to Parliament in two weeks, James Nsaba Buturo, the minister of ethics and integrity, said.The draft bill, which is under consideration by a parliamentary committee, will drop the two punishments to attract the support of religious leaders who are opposed to these penalties, Buturo said today in a phone interview from the capital, Kampala.Ugandan lawmaker David Bahati presented a private member\'s bill on Oct. 14 which sought the death penalty and life imprisonment for gay people in the country. The Ugandan government supports the bill because homosexuality and lesbianism are \"repugnant to the Ugandan culture,\" Buturo said. Still, it favors a more refined set of punishments, he said.ln addition to formulating punishments for the gay people, the bill will also promote counseling to help \"attract errant people to acceptable sexual orientation,\" said Buturo.The proposed legislation has attracted criticism from gay rights activists, both locally and internationally, who argue that the law would promote discrimination and hatred toward the gay community.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3443 - C05766049.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3443 - C05766049.txt','1pm call sheet.Marina told me she left. I\'m faxing to secret service. Dan will make sure u get it This is what you should have just gotten.','1pm call sheet.Marina told me she left. I\'m faxing to secret service. Dan will make sure u get it This is what you should have just gotten.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3444 - C05766050.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3444 - C05766050.txt','FW: RE:If you want us to send a hard-copy note, we can do that too. Betsy is concerned you might have the wrong e-mail address for him. Ok no problem ? ill check','FW: RE:If you want us to send a hard-copy note, we can do that too. Betsy is concerned you might have the wrong e-mail address for him. Ok no problem ? ill check','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3445 - C05766051.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3445 - C05766051.txt','Landler story Land ler storyI\'m checking with one person, but no further Intel on my end yet But don\'t think Mark\'s writing, just fishing - unless the WH gave it to the Times, but there\'s no way they\'d handle you that way Let me confirm that point, which is important to know','Landler story Land ler storyI\'m checking with one person, but no further Intel on my end yet But don\'t think Mark\'s writing, just fishing - unless the WH gave it to the Times, but there\'s no way they\'d handle you that way Let me confirm that point, which is important to know','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3446 - C05766052.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3446 - C05766052.txt','Landler storyLandler has called me twice -- I haven\'t called back because I don\'t want to go down the road. I talked to Matt and off-handedly asked about the issue -- he said that people are deeply unhappy with our friend, but not much else. Said he didn\'t think anything was imminent. But it was not a very optimistic conversation. Any more info about his email?','Landler storyLandler has called me twice -- I haven\'t called back because I don\'t want to go down the road. I talked to Matt and off-handedly asked about the issue -- he said that people are deeply unhappy with our friend, but not much else. Said he didn\'t think anything was imminent. But it was not a very optimistic conversation. Any more info about his email?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3448 - C05766054.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3448 - C05766054.txt','Landler storyThey are trying to report this out, but not writing imminently I\'m checking with one person, but no further intel on my end yet But don\'t think Mark\'s writing, just fishing - unless the WH gave it to the Times, but there\'s no way they\'d handle you that way Let me confirm that point, which is important to know','Landler storyThey are trying to report this out, but not writing imminently I\'m checking with one person, but no further intel on my end yet But don\'t think Mark\'s writing, just fishing - unless the WH gave it to the Times, but there\'s no way they\'d handle you that way Let me confirm that point, which is important to know','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3449 - C05766056.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3449 - C05766056.txt','InterviewI went back upstairs with Dr Kissinger and we talked about it. I regret the seating, it just begged Meacham to interview you, to ask a question, then alternate answering. Was just a very different dynamic than you two before the sitdown. It would be bad TV. But it\'s print. So as an observer, and I think this will come across to the reader, it was a fascinating meeting of two eras that are very different but very the same. Two very different people, but the same job, experiencing it much the same way. His spiel at the end about the goal should be more than ending the war will translate well. And most importantly, the photos look great He was also a sport and called my friend and talked for 10 mins about non-proliferation','InterviewI went back upstairs with Dr Kissinger and we talked about it. I regret the seating, it just begged Meacham to interview you, to ask a question, then alternate answering. Was just a very different dynamic than you two before the sitdown. It would be bad TV. But it\'s print. So as an observer, and I think this will come across to the reader, it was a fascinating meeting of two eras that are very different but very the same. Two very different people, but the same job, experiencing it much the same way. His spiel at the end about the goal should be more than ending the war will translate well. And most importantly, the photos look great He was also a sport and called my friend and talked for 10 mins about non-proliferation','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('345 - C05758484.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\345 - C05758484.txt','FollowupHere\'s a partial list of followup from our last trip and the last week: What can we do to help protect the Christians in Iraq as requested by Ken Joseph whom we saw in Baghdad? JoDee Winterhof raised questions about how the PRTs and the language DOD uses about them are problematic for NGOs like care. Pls ask one of Holbrooke\'s people if they ever talked to Wolfgang Danspeckgruber at Princeton about building a railroad in Aghanistan. Also Dr. Arthur Keys at International Relief + Development wanted to talk w someone from Holbrooke\'s team about development in Af. I asked the Spec IG for Af Recon, Arnold Fields, to alert us to problems as soon as they can. I\'m not sure how to formalize this or even if it\'s appropriate. Let\'s discuss. What are the Iran Watchers?','FollowupHere\'s a partial list of followup from our last trip and the last week: What can we do to help protect the Christians in Iraq as requested by Ken Joseph whom we saw in Baghdad? JoDee Winterhof raised questions about how the PRTs and the language DOD uses about them are problematic for NGOs like care. Pls ask one of Holbrooke\'s people if they ever talked to Wolfgang Danspeckgruber at Princeton about building a railroad in Aghanistan. Also Dr. Arthur Keys at International Relief + Development wanted to talk w someone from Holbrooke\'s team about development in Af. I asked the Spec IG for Af Recon, Arnold Fields, to alert us to problems as soon as they can. I\'m not sure how to formalize this or even if it\'s appropriate. Let\'s discuss. What are the \"Iran Watchers\"?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3452 - C05766060.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3452 - C05766060.txt','Japan Open SkiesFYI We initialled the text of an Open Skies Agreement with Japan at about 10 tonight. I owe enormous thanks to so many of you for a true team victory. From Secretary Clinton on the seventh floor to my tireless secretary in EEB, Tucker Richmond Stewart, we pulled together to make a bit of aviation history and, much more important, to do something good for our consumers, communities, and national economy. I was able to contact the offices of about ten key Senators and Members of Congress before the signing, with a focus on those who, with a strong Delta presence at home, had expressed concerns about proceeding. I stressed that we\'d negotiated provisions that offer Delta assurances of fairness and the potential to grow. I also emphasized that the decision to proceed was taken only after careful consideration at very senior levels of State, DOT, and White House. Thanks, again, to all for your support. John Byerly With help I\'ll make more calls next week and will arrange briefings for all who are interested.','Japan Open SkiesFYI We initialled the text of an Open Skies Agreement with Japan at about 10 tonight. I owe enormous thanks to so many of you for a true team victory. From Secretary Clinton on the seventh floor to my tireless secretary in EEB, Tucker Richmond Stewart, we pulled together to make a bit of aviation history and, much more important, to do something good for our consumers, communities, and national economy. I was able to contact the offices of about ten key Senators and Members of Congress before the signing, with a focus on those who, with a strong Delta presence at home, had expressed concerns about proceeding. I stressed that we\'d negotiated provisions that offer Delta assurances of fairness and the potential to grow. I also emphasized that the decision to proceed was taken only after careful consideration at very senior levels of State, DOT, and White House. Thanks, again, to all for your support. John Byerly With help I\'ll make more calls next week and will arrange briefings for all who are interested.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3453 - C05766061.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3453 - C05766061.txt','1pm call manifestThe Canadians said they would do transcript of call so pls ask WHA to obtain one for me.','1pm call manifestThe Canadians said they would do transcript of call so pls ask WHA to obtain one for me.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3454 - C05766064.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3454 - C05766064.txt','1pm call manifest fpm call manifestContacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','1pm call manifest fpm call manifestContacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3456 - C05766066.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3456 - C05766066.txt','2009-12-31 Lewis Work PlanImportance: High Hi Cheryl: Today, I was able to have good preliminary conversations with Jean Bonilla and Lorraine Hariton in EEB. Both Jean and Lorraine are very excited about the opportunity to partner on this new area for the Secretary and provided me with some very valuable insight and discussion on how we can partner and collaborate on programming and initiatives together. I also included the information from ECA ?that we discussed in the document. The INR meeting was cancelled today and will be scheduled for early next week. As I move around the Department and talk with other officials in the coming week, I believe we will be able to build out a more robust Work Plan and garner some great collaborations on this effort. Additionally, in a recent conversation that I had with Governor O\'Malley from Maryland, I shared with him that the Secretary was launching a new effort that would assist state and local leaders with respect to their global affairs portfolios. The Governor was extremely excited and remarked that he has some great idea for the Secretary about how the Department can be a major value-add to local governments. He told me that he wants to be very engaged in what we do in the Department in this area. I will be scheduling a time to meet with him and his economic team once my position has been announced. He wanted me to let her know that he had been thinking about her and wanted to reach out and did not know how and then I walked in and we began to have this discussion and he said ? what a way to start his year for 2010 ? something coming to reality that he had been thinking about. Also, Maura Pally in ECA forwarded me a meeting that I took with the Deputy Director of the National Lieutenant Governor\'s Association. They were in town working on their upcoming Washington meeting. They too are very excited about what we are planning and want to work very closely with us in the coming months as we launch this effort. Lt. Governor Bill Bolling in VA is the current Chair.','2009-12-31 Lewis Work PlanImportance: High Hi Cheryl: Today, I was able to have good preliminary conversations with Jean Bonilla and Lorraine Hariton in EEB. Both Jean and Lorraine are very excited about the opportunity to partner on this new area for the Secretary and provided me with some very valuable insight and discussion on how we can partner and collaborate on programming and initiatives together. I also included the information from ECA ?that we discussed in the document. The INR meeting was cancelled today and will be scheduled for early next week. As I move around the Department and talk with other officials in the coming week, I believe we will be able to build out a more robust Work Plan and garner some great collaborations on this effort. Additionally, in a recent conversation that I had with Governor O\'Malley from Maryland, I shared with him that the Secretary was launching a new effort that would assist state and local leaders with respect to their global affairs portfolios. The Governor was extremely excited and remarked that he has some great idea for the Secretary about how the Department can be a major value-add to local governments. He told me that he wants to be very engaged in what we do in the Department in this area. I will be scheduling a time to meet with him and his economic team once my position has been announced. He wanted me to let her know that he had been thinking about her and wanted to reach out and did not know how and then I walked in and we began to have this discussion and he said ? what a way to start his year for 2010 ? something coming to reality that he had been thinking about. Also, Maura Pally in ECA forwarded me a meeting that I took with the Deputy Director of the National Lieutenant Governor\'s Association. They were in town working on their upcoming Washington meeting. They too are very excited about what we are planning and want to work very closely with us in the coming months as we launch this effort. Lt. Governor Bill Bolling in VA is the current Chair.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3457 - C05766067.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3457 - C05766067.txt','1pm call manifestIf he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','1pm call manifestIf he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3458 - C05766068.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3458 - C05766068.txt','fpm call manifest 1pm call manifestChecking. Since Davos is now about Haiti, do I need to go? Bill is going. Ill confirm if he\'ll be there for london. As for paris, looks like sarkozy will be there but we won\'t know for sure till tomorrow. So it would mean sarkozy meeting, speech and kouchner around 6pm when he\'s back from davos. If he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','fpm call manifest 1pm call manifestChecking. Since Davos is now about Haiti, do I need to go? Bill is going. Ill confirm if he\'ll be there for london. As for paris, looks like sarkozy will be there but we won\'t know for sure till tomorrow. So it would mean sarkozy meeting, speech and kouchner around 6pm when he\'s back from davos. If he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3459 - C05766069.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3459 - C05766069.txt','Trying againAttachments: 2009 12 12 Human Rights 10 am.docx Hi, Attached is a new draft in which I have tried to pack in the changes/additions you requested yesterday (as well as Cheryl\'s and Lissa\'s suggested edits). To use a metaphor (or rather simile) of the season, we are at the stage where it\'s a bit like decorating a Christmas tree: trying to hang the ornaments so no branch bends too much, and so the whole tree stays upright. I wanted to get it to you first, but will circulate to the others now, and can send to Oscar if that\'s helpful in terms of getting you a hard copy. Dan','Trying againAttachments: 2009 12 12 Human Rights 10 am.docx Hi, Attached is a new draft in which I have tried to pack in the changes/additions you requested yesterday (as well as Cheryl\'s and Lissa\'s suggested edits). To use a metaphor (or rather simile) of the season, we are at the stage where it\'s a bit like decorating a Christmas tree: trying to hang the ornaments so no branch bends too much, and so the whole tree stays upright. I wanted to get it to you first, but will circulate to the others now, and can send to Oscar if that\'s helpful in terms of getting you a hard copy. Dan','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3463 - C05766074.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3463 - C05766074.txt','GuineaJeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaJeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3464 - C05766076.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3464 - C05766076.txt','GuineaJake?here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaJake?here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3465 - C05766077.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3465 - C05766077.txt','GuineaYes will do. Can you be sure Jeff sees this since he\'s on travel? Also pass on to Ron Schlicher to work if Jeff not available. Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-land let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaYes will do. Can you be sure Jeff sees this since he\'s on travel? Also pass on to Ron Schlicher to work if Jeff not available. Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-land let me know what unfolds. Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3466 - C05766078.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3466 - C05766078.txt','GuineaJeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaJeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3467 - C05766079.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3467 - C05766079.txt','GuineaWill happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need Ito contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaWill happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need Ito contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3468 - C05766081.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3468 - C05766081.txt','GuineaHarold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaHarold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3469 - C05766082.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3469 - C05766082.txt','The Next Six Months - Work PlanI. Introduction The next six months will be a critical time for establishing the Department\'s leadership in bridging relationships for U.S. intergovernmental officials and their foreign counterparts, defining the mission and role of the Office of the Special Representative for Global Intergovernmental Affairs (S/SRGIA), and outlining an agenda that serves the needs of the Department and these officials. Our approach will be strategic and integrated, working in collaboration with Department bureaus and USAID offices to strengthen and deliver on the Secretary\'s and Administration\'s priorities. II. Key Objectives The Special Representative for Global Intergovernmental Affairs will serve the global needs of the U.S. intergovernmental officials and the entities they represent. The S/SRGIA will also connect U.S. state and local officials with intergovernmental officials around the world, promote local capacity building investments and programs to enhance country-led processes, and facilitate the needs and goals of intergovernmental officials here and abroad consistent with Department priorities. III. Next Steps This work plan describes activities that the S/SRGIA plans to initiate, grow and implement in the next six months. To place the Work Plan in context, we describe below S/SRGIA\' s work-planning process. A. Establish S/SRGIA Mission and Role in the Department. Currently, no one and no office in the State Department has accountability to serve the needs of intergovernmental officials, (e.g., Governors, Mayors, local elected leaders, the entities that represent them) with respect to their global affairs portfolios. State and local officials\' concerns are typically routed on an individual basis through bureaus with the results reflecting , the priority of the person in the bureau\'s estimation or the nature of the request. Priority activities will be as follows: 1','The Next Six Months - Work PlanI. Introduction The next six months will be a critical time for establishing the Department\'s leadership in bridging relationships for U.S. intergovernmental officials and their foreign counterparts, defining the mission and role of the Office of the Special Representative for Global Intergovernmental Affairs (\"S/SRGIA\"), and outlining an agenda that serves the needs of the Department and these officials. Our approach will be strategic and integrated, working in collaboration with Department bureaus and USAID offices to strengthen and deliver on the Secretary\'s and Administration\'s priorities. II. Key Objectives The Special Representative for Global Intergovernmental Affairs will serve the global needs of the U.S. intergovernmental officials and the entities they represent. The S/SRGIA will also connect U.S. state and local officials with intergovernmental officials around the world, promote local capacity building investments and programs to enhance country-led processes, and facilitate the needs and goals of intergovernmental officials here and abroad consistent with Department priorities. III. Next Steps This work plan describes activities that the S/SRGIA plans to initiate, grow and implement in the next six months. To place the Work Plan in context, we describe below S/SRGIA\' s work-planning process. A. Establish S/SRGIA Mission and Role in the Department. Currently, no one and no office in the State Department has accountability to serve the needs of intergovernmental officials, (e.g., Governors, Mayors, local elected leaders, the entities that represent them) with respect to their global affairs portfolios. State and local officials\' concerns are typically routed on an individual basis through bureaus with the results reflecting , the priority of the person in the bureau\'s estimation or the nature of the request. Priority activities will be as follows: 1','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('347 - C05758487.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\347 - C05758487.txt','ConfirmationsCan we get each in asap for me to meet w? Great work, Miguel and the whole senate team! Just got a call from Mike Mattler in Lugar\'s office. Daalder, DeBaca, and Carson were all just confirmed. Nothing on Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2645','ConfirmationsCan we get each in asap for me to meet w? Great work, Miguel and the whole senate team! Just got a call from Mike Mattler in Lugar\'s office. Daalder, DeBaca, and Carson were all just confirmed. Nothing on Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2645','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3470 - C05766083.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3470 - C05766083.txt','GuineaThanks. I passed on to Ron as well and clarified it was to do with W Sahara. Fyi Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaThanks. I passed on to Ron as well and clarified it was to do with W Sahara. Fyi Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3471 - C05766084.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3471 - C05766084.txt','NYT EditorialBy the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do some deep soul-searching and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.','NYT EditorialBy the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do \"some deep soul-searching\" and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but \"there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.\"','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3472 - C05766085.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3472 - C05766085.txt','NYT EditorialSee below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed.','NYT EditorialSee below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3473 - C05766086.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3473 - C05766086.txt','Afghan reportingReadouts from all your calls r going to the relevant people. Who do I respond to re these calls? Or are we just sending the memcons?','Afghan reportingReadouts from all your calls r going to the relevant people. Who do I respond to re these calls? Or are we just sending the memcons?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3474 - C05766088.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3474 - C05766088.txt','Statement on settlement moratoriumPer the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.','Statement on settlement moratoriumPer the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3475 - C05766089.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3475 - C05766089.txt','GuineaThat sounds like a good menu. We are seeing if there are other options and will get back to you Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff?will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaThat sounds like a good menu. We are seeing if there are other options and will get back to you Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff?will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3476 - C05766090.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3476 - C05766090.txt','Statement on settlement moratoriumWhat do you think? Per the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.','Statement on settlement moratoriumWhat do you think? Per the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3477 - C05766091.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3477 - C05766091.txt','GuineaI spoke w French FM Kouchner','GuineaI spoke w French FM Kouchner','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3478 - C05766092.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3478 - C05766092.txt','NYT EditorialDo you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do some deep soul-searching and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass. China has also been demanding that rich nations contribute hundreds of millions of dollars a year to help poor countries address the threat of climate change. Again Mr. Stern was blunt. Washington is prepared to help those who need it, but given China\'s huge reserves and revved-up economy, he said he could not envision public funds, certainly not from the United States, going to China. The most positive development has been a pledge by the European Union to contribute $10.5 billion over the next three years to help poorer countries deal with climate change. The United States has said that it will make a contribution but has not said how big it will be.','NYT EditorialDo you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do \"some deep soul-searching\" and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but \"there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.\" China has also been demanding that rich nations contribute hundreds of millions of dollars a year to help poor countries address the threat of climate change. Again Mr. Stern was blunt. Washington is prepared to help those who need it, but given China\'s huge reserves and revved-up economy, he said he could not envision \"public funds, certainly not from the United States, going to China.\" The most positive development has been a pledge by the European Union to contribute $10.5 billion over the next three years to help poorer countries deal with climate change. The United States has said that it will make a contribution but has not said how big it will be.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3479 - C05766093.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3479 - C05766093.txt','NYT EditorialWill get back to you on the specific process, but my understanding is that it will be a series of bilats and possibly some working sessions. You can meet with leaders harder for Todd or Chu to do so. And also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed.','NYT EditorialWill get back to you on the specific process, but my understanding is that it will be a series of bilats and possibly some working sessions. You can meet with leaders; harder for Todd or Chu to do so. And also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal; that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('348 - C05758488.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\348 - C05758488.txt','CallsDo you know why? Calls with turks will not take place this morning.','CallsDo you know why? Calls with turks will not take place this morning.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3480 - C05766097.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3480 - C05766097.txt','Abu MazenNetanyahu gave a press conference a few hours ago. I\'ve seen plenty of his quotes in stories. Let me see if I can find transcript. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?','Abu MazenNetanyahu gave a press conference a few hours ago. I\'ve seen plenty of his quotes in stories. Let me see if I can find transcript. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3481 - C05766099.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3481 - C05766099.txt','Abu MazenWill do. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. Netanyahu gave a press conference a few hours ago. I\'ve seen plenty of his quotes in stories. Let me see if I can find transcript. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?','Abu MazenWill do. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. Netanyahu gave a press conference a few hours ago. I\'ve seen plenty of his quotes in stories. Let me see if I can find transcript. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3482 - C05766101.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3482 - C05766101.txt','Abu MazenWill do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. We have dismantled hundreds of roadblocks and checkpoints, extended the hours of operation on the Allenby Bridge and removed bureaucratic obstacles to Palestinian economic development. These actions have helped spur a surge, a boom, in the Palestinian economy. At the same time, the security environment has improved thanks both to the efforts of the IDF and to the efforts of better trained PA security forces. Now we wish to add to this improved economic and security climate meaningful political negotiations. I have already said that we will not build new settlements and that we would not expropriate additional land for existing settlements. I said we would also restrain settlement activity, and that\'s exactly what we decided to do today. I promised to enable normal life to continue for the three hundred thousand Israeli citizens, our brothers and sisters, who live in Judea and Samaria. That is why this suspension will not affect construction currently underway. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. Netanyahu gave a press conference a few hours ago. I\'ve seen plenty of his quotes in stories. Let me see if I can find transcript. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?','Abu MazenWill do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. We have dismantled hundreds of roadblocks and checkpoints, extended the hours of operation on the Allenby Bridge and removed bureaucratic obstacles to Palestinian economic development. These actions have helped spur a surge, a boom, in the Palestinian economy. At the same time, the security environment has improved thanks both to the efforts of the IDF and to the efforts of better trained PA security forces. Now we wish to add to this improved economic and security climate meaningful political negotiations. I have already said that we will not build new settlements and that we would not expropriate additional land for existing settlements. I said we would also restrain settlement activity, and that\'s exactly what we decided to do today. I promised to enable normal life to continue for the three hundred thousand Israeli citizens, our brothers and sisters, who live in Judea and Samaria. That is why this suspension will not affect construction currently underway. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. Netanyahu gave a press conference a few hours ago. I\'ve seen plenty of his quotes in stories. Let me see if I can find transcript. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3483 - C05766102.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3483 - C05766102.txt','Abu Mazen RE:\' Abu MazenDaniel R is going to get it to him, along with your statement, highlighting what you\'ve said about 1967. Abu Mazen wants to see it. I assume Mara knows how to send? Will do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?','Abu Mazen RE:\' Abu MazenDaniel R is going to get it to him, along with your statement, highlighting what you\'ve said about 1967. Abu Mazen wants to see it. I assume Mara knows how to send? Will do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3484 - C05766107.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3484 - C05766107.txt','ConnectingI am meeting with Raj but should be done by llam - can you talk then?','ConnectingI am meeting with Raj but should be done by llam - can you talk then?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3485 - C05766108.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3485 - C05766108.txt','Isaf callsList we are reaching out to: Saudi Italy Poland Romania Spain France Netherlands Australia Canada Norway Denmark Sweden Japan South Korea','Isaf callsList we are reaching out to: Saudi Italy Poland Romania Spain France Netherlands Australia Canada Norway Denmark Sweden Japan South Korea','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3487 - C05766113.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3487 - C05766113.txt','SpeechI think Jake should be on the call. Once the call is scheduled, I will get a version to you before the call that reflects the latest revisions I\'ve received. Dan On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 7:56 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: The latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.','SpeechI think Jake should be on the call. Once the call is scheduled, I will get a version to you before the call that reflects the latest revisions I\'ve received. Dan On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 7:56 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: The latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3489 - C05766116.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3489 - C05766116.txt','Followup issuesI think it is important at least to put in ranges of proposed budget #s. Is that possible? Answers under each: Will I receive a full notebook for approps hearings tonight? Yes, and a draft of the testimony. I\'d like a call this afternoon or evening to go over the draft Af-Pak regional strategy. Who should be on call? It is quite good but lacks milestones and budgets for each section. Sounds good. Huma and I will work to set it up. The budget issue is complicated -- we\'ve had several discussions about it. It\'s hard to put down numbers with confidence. Call should be with Jack, Piper, Rich, Paul Jones, and Sean Misko. Re the required report for Kerry-Lugar, I want to be sure that the language in both our report and this one echo the same language. Paul, Sean, and Rich are going back over to make sure of that. Our chief method is to use framing language from the strategy to frame the KLB report as well. I never called Patricia Espinosa--should I? Will check with WHA.','Followup issuesI think it is important at least to put in ranges of proposed budget #s. Is that possible? Answers under each: Will I receive a full notebook for approps hearings tonight? Yes, and a draft of the testimony. I\'d like a call this afternoon or evening to go over the draft Af-Pak regional strategy. Who should be on call? It is quite good but lacks \"milestones\" and budgets for each section. Sounds good. Huma and I will work to set it up. The budget issue is complicated -- we\'ve had several discussions about it. It\'s hard to put down numbers with confidence. Call should be with Jack, Piper, Rich, Paul Jones, and Sean Misko. Re the required report for Kerry-Lugar, I want to be sure that the language in both our report and this one echo the same language. Paul, Sean, and Rich are going back over to make sure of that. Our chief method is to use framing language from the strategy to frame the KLB report as well. I never called Patricia Espinosa--should I? Will check with WHA.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('349 - C05758489.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\349 - C05758489.txt','Re:I\'ll call her this am.','Re:I\'ll call her this am.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3491 - C05766119.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3491 - C05766119.txt','SpeechEither works for me-- I am working through various sets of line edits right now. I can get a new draft out by 4pm-- depends on how much time you want to review before we talk. Dan On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 2:20 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Could we do at 4:30 or 6:45? I agree with Dan about the ornament problem. The draft needs refinement not re-working. And a call is a great idea. I am just getting off a plane but could be available any time after 4 pm or so if that works for you. The latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.','SpeechEither works for me-- I am working through various sets of line edits right now. I can get a new draft out by 4pm-- depends on how much time you want to review before we talk. Dan On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 2:20 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Could we do at 4:30 or 6:45? I agree with Dan about the ornament problem. The draft needs refinement not re-working. And a call is a great idea. I am just getting off a plane but could be available any time after 4 pm or so if that works for you. The latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3492 - C05766120.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3492 - C05766120.txt','Hello/FYI/InviteWhat are the hours of the Obama party on the 21st? Can I make it to Tamera\'s too? WONDERFUL (if you can and only if ) Late \'cause of all those overly-hard working State-ites.... 7 to 9:30. xoxo, T In a message dated 12/13/2009 2:17:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, HDR22@clintonemail.com writes: Thank you for doing the party again, and I am planning to come by before or after the Obamas\' party. What are the hours for your party? A big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before.','Hello/FYI/InviteWhat are the hours of the Obama party on the 21st? Can I make it to Tamera\'s too? WONDERFUL (if you can and only if ) Late \'cause of all those overly-hard working State-ites.... 7 to 9:30. xoxo, T In a message dated 12/13/2009 2:17:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, HDR22@clintonemail.com writes: Thank you for doing the party again, and I am planning to come by before or after the Obamas\' party. What are the hours for your party? A big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3494 - C05766122.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3494 - C05766122.txt','Were you going to call me about something? Climate Change Points for BrazilYes - am forgetting now but a few things - will connect - nothing urgent (I think - damn I am getting old) B6 Mills, Cheryl D B6 Courtney, I\'ve attached a call sheet on climate change for the Secretary\'s call with Brazil\'s Minister of External Relations. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I\'m copying Paul Brown, who has kindly agreed to work up call sheets for Saudi Arabia and South Africa. He will not be able to get to this for another hour or so. We\'ll discuss division of countries with Steinberg\'s staff and get back to you with a proposal. Thanks, Christ()','Were you going to call me about something? Climate Change Points for BrazilYes - am forgetting now but a few things - will connect - nothing urgent (I think - damn I am getting old) B6 Mills, Cheryl D B6 Courtney, I\'ve attached a call sheet on climate change for the Secretary\'s call with Brazil\'s Minister of External Relations. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I\'m copying Paul Brown, who has kindly agreed to work up call sheets for Saudi Arabia and South Africa. He will not be able to get to this for another hour or so. We\'ll discuss division of countries with Steinberg\'s staff and get back to you with a proposal. Thanks, Christ()','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3495 - C05766123.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3495 - C05766123.txt','Syrian presidents brotherYes taking shuttle with you Was going to take train to usss party but with weather and luggage, will just meet u at Iga. All shuttles delayed 30 minutes. Ok. Are you going back tonight? You ok with this condolence cable for Syrian president assad? He brother died after a long illness. Dear Mr. President: Sincerely yours,','Syrian presidents brotherYes taking shuttle with you Was going to take train to usss party but with weather and luggage, will just meet u at Iga. All shuttles delayed 30 minutes. Ok. Are you going back tonight? You ok with this condolence cable for Syrian president assad? He brother died after a long illness. Dear Mr. President: Sincerely yours,','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3496 - C05766125.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3496 - C05766125.txt','SpeechCan we do a 7pm speech call? The latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.','SpeechCan we do a 7pm speech call? The latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3497 - C05766126.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3497 - C05766126.txt','Open SkiesWho do I congratulate at weekly meeting Monday on securing agreement?','Open SkiesWho do I congratulate at weekly meeting Monday on securing agreement?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3498 - C05766130.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3498 - C05766130.txt','Open SkiesYes, all emails on this came from john byerly. Bob, Jose, and in particular John Byerly in EEB. He did the heavy lifting on this. I\'ll check on who else might need a shoutout. Who do I congratulate at weekly meeting Monday on securing agreement?','Open SkiesYes, all emails on this came from john byerly. Bob, Jose, and in particular John Byerly in EEB. He did the heavy lifting on this. I\'ll check on who else might need a shoutout. Who do I congratulate at weekly meeting Monday on securing agreement?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3499 - C05766131.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3499 - C05766131.txt','Open SkiesWho do I congratulate at weekly meeting Monday on securing agreement?','Open SkiesWho do I congratulate at weekly meeting Monday on securing agreement?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('35 - C05739596.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\35 - C05739596.txt','Condolences from PM NetanyahuFYI','Condolences from PM NetanyahuFYI','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('350 - C05758491.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\350 - C05758491.txt','ConfirmationsCan you talk? Yep Can we get each in asap for me to meet w? Great work, Miguel and the whole senate team!','ConfirmationsCan you talk? Yep Can we get each in asap for me to meet w? Great work, Miguel and the whole senate team!','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3500 - C05766133.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3500 - C05766133.txt','New DraftAttachments: 2009 12 13 Human Rights HRC edits 540pm.docx This draft, for the 7pm call, reflects HRC edits. Dan Daniel Baer 202-687-1403 (o)','New DraftAttachments: 2009 12 13 Human Rights HRC edits 540pm.docx This draft, for the 7pm call, reflects HRC edits. Dan Daniel Baer 202-687-1403 (o)','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3502 - C05766136.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3502 - C05766136.txt','Open SkiesWho do I congratulate at weekly meeting Monday on securing agreement?','Open SkiesWho do I congratulate at weekly meeting Monday on securing agreement?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3505 - C05766143.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3505 - C05766143.txt','Calls confirmedWe have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedWe have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3507 - C05766153.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3507 - C05766153.txt','SpeechThe latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.','SpeechThe latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3508 - C05766154.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3508 - C05766154.txt','SpeechEither works for me-- I am working through various sets of line edits right now. I can get a new draft out by 4pm-- depends on how much time you want to review before we talk. Dan On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 2:20 PM, H <H1DR22@c1intonemail.com> wrote: Could we do at 4:30 or 6:45? I agree with Dan about the ornament problem. The draft needs refinement not re-working. And a call is a great idea. I am just getting off a plane but could be available any time after 4 pm or so if that works for you. The latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.','SpeechEither works for me-- I am working through various sets of line edits right now. I can get a new draft out by 4pm-- depends on how much time you want to review before we talk. Dan On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 2:20 PM, H <H1DR22@c1intonemail.com> wrote: Could we do at 4:30 or 6:45? I agree with Dan about the ornament problem. The draft needs refinement not re-working. And a call is a great idea. I am just getting off a plane but could be available any time after 4 pm or so if that works for you. The latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3509 - C05766156.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3509 - C05766156.txt','New memo. Decline and fall, etc. Cheers, SidThanks and Happy Thanksgiving. I will call again over the next few days. CONFIDENTIAL November 26, 2009','New memo. Decline and fall, etc. Cheers, SidThanks and Happy Thanksgiving. I will call again over the next few days. CONFIDENTIAL November 26, 2009','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('351 - C05758492.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\351 - C05758492.txt','Email addresssPls help me update my berry w email addresses of key staff like Monica, Kris, etc.','Email addresssPls help me update my berry w email addresses of key staff like Monica, Kris, etc.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3510 - C05766157.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3510 - C05766157.txt','Call listPls add former Amb Frank Wisner. And is Ray La Hood still on it--pls be sure he is. Thx.','Call listPls add former Amb Frank Wisner. And is Ray La Hood still on it--pls be sure he is. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3512 - C05766162.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3512 - C05766162.txt','Is really being deferred? Does that mean she has a chance in the B6 Is really being deferred? Does that mean she has a chance in the spring? He\'s going to bespring? He\'s going to be devastated. I just came from Georgetown and talked to Jack et al. applied for early action ?that is to be guaranteed admittance without applying elsewhere. The decision on early action is based on grades and scores ? the most empirical measures. It is EXTREMELY difficult to be accepted EARLY at Georgetown She was deferred until the spring ? through the regular process when they will weigh all her strengths. There is never any guarantee but this is the situation for early action. Everyone is excited about the speech tom\'w. I wish I could go but have to be here for another event at State. I\'ve gone back and forth with speechwriters. I know it will be terrific. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov devastated.','Is really being deferred? Does that mean she has a chance in the B6 Is really being deferred? Does that mean she has a chance in the spring? He\'s going to bespring? He\'s going to be devastated. I just came from Georgetown and talked to Jack et al. applied for \"early action\" ?that is to be guaranteed admittance without applying elsewhere. The decision on \"early action\" is based on grades and scores ? the most empirical measures. It is EXTREMELY difficult to be accepted EARLY at Georgetown She was deferred until the spring ? through the regular process when they will weigh all her strengths. There is never any guarantee but this is the situation for early action. Everyone is excited about the speech tom\'w. I wish I could go but have to be here for another event at State. I\'ve gone back and forth with speechwriters. I know it will be terrific. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov devastated.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3514 - C05766166.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3514 - C05766166.txt','Kerry/Lugar/Berman Pakistan Aid BillFYI -- Kerry/Lugar/Berman just passed the Senate by Unanimous Consent. Trying to get the House to do by suspension, probably early next week, but there is the chance they could take it up tomorrow. Will keep you posted.','Kerry/Lugar/Berman Pakistan Aid BillFYI -- Kerry/Lugar/Berman just passed the Senate by Unanimous Consent. Trying to get the House to do by suspension, probably early next week, but there is the chance they could take it up tomorrow. Will keep you posted.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3517 - C05766169.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3517 - C05766169.txt','Just a Thank Youfyi Jan and Nancy: As we are winding down the first year for Hillary, I wanted to reach out and say a belated but sincere thank you for all the work you put in to get us off to a great start with staffing her team. I am sure as you look across it you see a number of the faces you recommended, all of whom are doing yeomen\'s work given the challenges this administration faces in foreign policy. A special thank you as well for Margaret. She has been the gift that keeps on giving (indeed she is focused now on ensuring USAID has the team it needs to assist Hillary both in revitalizing the agencyand producing the development outcomes that will last for a lifetime). I hope you have a great holiday season ? I know there are many who will be giving thanks for you being among their blessings ? I just wanted to add my voice. best. cdm','Just a Thank Youfyi Jan and Nancy: As we are winding down the first year for Hillary, I wanted to reach out and say a belated but sincere thank you for all the work you put in to get us off to a great start with staffing her team. I am sure as you look across it you see a number of the faces you recommended, all of whom are doing yeomen\'s work given the challenges this administration faces in foreign policy. A special thank you as well for Margaret. She has been the gift that keeps on giving (indeed she is focused now on ensuring USAID has the team it needs to assist Hillary both in revitalizing the agencyand producing the development outcomes that will last for a lifetime). I hope you have a great holiday season ? I know there are many who will be giving thanks for you being among their blessings ? I just wanted to add my voice. best. cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3518 - C05766172.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3518 - C05766172.txt','LibyaCongress earmarked 2.5 mil dollars for democracy stuff in Libya. Not an Admin request. Requirement to work through NGOs. Requests for proposals went out, came in, were evaluated. One was going to an NGO with links to an NGO in Libya run by a Qadhafi. Congressional staff briefed on Monday. Thus the questions now. Jeffrey Feltman','LibyaCongress earmarked 2.5 mil dollars for democracy stuff in Libya. Not an Admin request. Requirement to work through NGOs. Requests for proposals went out, came in, were evaluated. One was going to an NGO with links to an NGO in Libya run by a Qadhafi. Congressional staff briefed on Monday. Thus the questions now. Jeffrey Feltman','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3519 - C05766175.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3519 - C05766175.txt','LibyaMore clarity. No awards given yet. More dealing with good governance rather than democracy. NEA worked with F and H on a plan of how to work with a broad segment of society in Libya. It was that plan that went forth for congressional notification. So NEA, F, and H all signed out the plan for congressional notification. While the plan took all summer to develop, obviously it shouldn\'t have gone forth on automatic pilot after Meghrahi. Jeffrey Feltman Congress earmarked 2.5 mil dollars for democracy stuff in Libya. Not an Admin request. Requirement to work through NGOs. Requests for proposals went out, came in, were evaluated. One was going to an NGO with links to an NGO in Libya run by a Qadhafi. Congressional staff briefed on Monday. Thus the questions now. Jeffrey Feltman','LibyaMore clarity. No awards given yet. More dealing with good governance rather than democracy. NEA worked with F and H on a plan of how to work with a broad segment of society in Libya. It was that plan that went forth for congressional notification. So NEA, F, and H all signed out the plan for congressional notification. While the plan took all summer to develop, obviously it shouldn\'t have gone forth on automatic pilot after Meghrahi. Jeffrey Feltman Congress earmarked 2.5 mil dollars for democracy stuff in Libya. Not an Admin request. Requirement to work through NGOs. Requests for proposals went out, came in, were evaluated. One was going to an NGO with links to an NGO in Libya run by a Qadhafi. Congressional staff briefed on Monday. Thus the questions now. Jeffrey Feltman','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('352 - C05758494.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\352 - C05758494.txt','Question Question -I think in the early weeks that was enough to stop him. FYI thanks. cdm','Question Question -I think in the early weeks that was enough to stop him. FYI thanks. cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3521 - C05766177.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3521 - C05766177.txt','Irish Times: North\'s leaders clash on devolutionFYI. Kamala North\'s leaders clash on devolution The North\'s leaders Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness clashed in public today as the split at the heart of the power-sharing government deepened. The clash came as Taoiseach Brian Cowen lead a team of Government ministers in a session of cross-Border talks with members of the Northern Ireland administration. As the pair appeared before the cameras at a press conference their private disagreement over the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Stormont Assembly deepened when Mr McGuinness accused his counterpart of raising roadblocks to a deal.','Irish Times: North\'s leaders clash on devolutionFYI. Kamala North\'s leaders clash on devolution The North\'s leaders Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness clashed in public today as the split at the heart of the power-sharing government deepened. The clash came as Taoiseach Brian Cowen lead a team of Government ministers in a session of cross-Border talks with members of the Northern Ireland administration. As the pair appeared before the cameras at a press conference their private disagreement over the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Stormont Assembly deepened when Mr McGuinness accused his counterpart of raising roadblocks to a deal.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3522 - C05766178.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3522 - C05766178.txt','welcome back and thanksFirst ? welcome back! I hope you had a good break. (if anyone deserves a break you certainly do) Please convey my thanks to the Secretary for doing the speech . She was fantastic ? delivering our message eloquently and effectively. I have gotten very positive feed-back from people in our community. This gives us an excellent platform for the future. And thank you for being so supportive of this effort all along the way. Best Mike','welcome back and thanksFirst ? welcome back! I hope you had a good break. (if anyone deserves a break you certainly do) Please convey my thanks to the Secretary for doing the speech . She was fantastic ? delivering our message eloquently and effectively. I have gotten very positive feed-back from people in our community. This gives us an excellent platform for the future. And thank you for being so supportive of this effort all along the way. Best Mike','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3523 - C05766179.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3523 - C05766179.txt','Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. PolicyNice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary McGuire in Washington, +1-202-747-7035 Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. Policy Washington ? December 14, 2009 ? Freedom House applauds Secretary Hillary Clinton for her remarks at Georgetown University today on A Human Rights Agenda for the 21st Century. Secretary Clinton\'s remarks setting forth the U.S. Government\'s human rights agenda appear to reflect an enhanced emphasis by the Obama Administration on the importance of political democracy for the achievement to basic human rights and broader development goals, as well. She gave special attention to the importance of freedom of expression. The remarks build upon President Obama\'s Nobel acceptance speech on December 10, in which he said peace is unstable where citizens are denied the right to speak freely or worship as they please choose their own leaders or assemble without fear. The emphasis on universal human rights in Secretary Clinton\'s speech sends an important message of her personal commitment at a time when the world is witnessing continuing global declines in fundamental rights, said Jennifer Windsor, Executive Director of Freedom House. We look forward to seeing this passion integrated into U.S. policy around the globe. The speech stressed the necessity for a human rights policy that is fused with efforts to advance both development and democracy. B6','Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. PolicyNice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary McGuire in Washington, +1-202-747-7035 Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. Policy Washington ? December 14, 2009 ? Freedom House applauds Secretary Hillary Clinton for her remarks at Georgetown University today on \"A Human Rights Agenda for the 21st Century.\" Secretary Clinton\'s remarks setting forth the U.S. Government\'s human rights agenda appear to reflect an enhanced emphasis by the Obama Administration on the importance of political democracy for the achievement to basic human rights and broader development goals, as well. She gave special attention to the importance of freedom of expression. The remarks build upon President Obama\'s Nobel acceptance speech on December 10, in which he said \"peace is unstable where citizens are denied the right to speak freely or worship as they please; choose their own leaders or assemble without fear.\" \"The emphasis on universal human rights in Secretary Clinton\'s speech sends an important message of her personal commitment at a time when the world is witnessing continuing global declines in fundamental rights,\" said Jennifer Windsor, Executive Director of Freedom House. \"We look forward to seeing this passion integrated into U.S. policy around the globe.\" The speech stressed the necessity for a human rights policy that is fused with efforts to advance both development and democracy. B6','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3524 - C05766180.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3524 - C05766180.txt','Amnesty Int\'l on Secretary Clinton\'s SpeechAmnesty International USA Statement on Secretary Clinton\'s speech Monday, December 14, 2009 Larry Cox, executive director, Amnesty International USA, on Monday welcomed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s affirmation that protecting human rights is central to helping countries worldwide achieve the goal of reducing or eliminating poverty. Calling her speech historic, Cox said Clinton\'s commitment to a broad spectrum of human rights offers new hope in solving the desperation caused by poverty. By advancing the idea that human rights, development and participatory and accountable governance, are goals that mutually reinforce one another, Secretary Clinton has charted a course of leadership recognizing the indivisibility of human rights that has been missing in our government\'s mission abroad and at home, said Cox. Her statement today is an essential foundation for relieving the suffering of billions in poverty, especially now when millions upon millions more people worldwide are experiencing economic hardship. We welcome Secretary Clinton\'s affirmation that the basics of well being -- food, shelter, health and education ?are not only human rights in and of themselves, but are also essential for the exercise of other human rights. Only by addressing both freedom from want and freedom from fear will it be possible to achieve genuine development for all. Cox, who attended Secretary Clinton\'s speech on the administration\'s 21st century human rights agenda at Georgetown University, said he was especially grateful to hear Secretary Clinton outline her determination to make a real and long-term difference by tackling human rights and development as mutually reinforcing goals and affirm that the United States must lead by example in this area. Cox also welcomed Secretary Clinton\'s commitment to stand with human rights defenders worldwide by shining a spotlight on their work and the legitimacy of their efforts. In her speech Secretary Clinton highlighted the work of Women of Zimbabwe Arise, whose founders were recently honored at the White House, and noted the State Department had sent high-level diplomatic missions to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar. It is important that the administration continue to champion human rights defenders around the world, especially those in powerful countries like China and Russia.','Amnesty Int\'l on Secretary Clinton\'s SpeechAmnesty International USA Statement on Secretary Clinton\'s speech Monday, December 14, 2009 Larry Cox, executive director, Amnesty International USA, on Monday welcomed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s affirmation that protecting human rights is central to helping countries worldwide achieve the goal of reducing or eliminating poverty. Calling her speech \"historic,\" Cox said Clinton\'s commitment to a broad spectrum of human rights offers new hope in solving the desperation caused by poverty. \"By advancing the idea that human rights, development and participatory and accountable governance, are goals that mutually reinforce one another, Secretary Clinton has charted a course of leadership recognizing the indivisibility of human rights that has been missing in our government\'s mission abroad and at home,\" said Cox. \"Her statement today is an essential foundation for relieving the suffering of billions in poverty, especially now when millions upon millions more people worldwide are experiencing economic hardship.\" \"We welcome Secretary Clinton\'s affirmation that the \"basics\" of well being -- food, shelter, health and education ?are not only human rights in and of themselves, but are also essential for the exercise of other human rights. Only by addressing both freedom from want and freedom from fear will it be possible to achieve genuine development for all.\" Cox, who attended Secretary Clinton\'s speech on the administration\'s 21st century human rights agenda at Georgetown University, said he was especially grateful to hear Secretary Clinton outline her determination to make a real and long-term difference by tackling human rights and development as mutually reinforcing goals and affirm that the \"United States must lead by example in this area.\" Cox also welcomed Secretary Clinton\'s commitment to stand with human rights defenders worldwide by shining a spotlight on their work and the legitimacy of their efforts. In her speech Secretary Clinton highlighted the work of Women of Zimbabwe Arise, whose founders were recently honored at the White House, and noted the State Department had sent high-level diplomatic missions to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar. It is important that the administration continue to champion human rights defenders around the world, especially those in powerful countries like China and Russia.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3526 - C05766182.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3526 - C05766182.txt','Mini Schedule 9/25/09 Friday9:15 am MEETING w/liELGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER LETERME 9:45 am Room 34H 10:00 am 11:00 am HAITI KEY PLAYERS MEETING Jade Room 11:05 am DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Canadian Mission 11:15 am ARRIVE Canadian Mission 11:20 am 11:30 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm PULL-ASIDE w/SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY- GENERAL KM EIDE 14th Floor FRIENDS OF AFGHANISTAN MEETING 14th Floor 12:05 pm DEPART Canadian Mission *En route Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:20 pm 12:40 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 12:45 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Sheraton Hotel and Towers 12:55 pm ARRIVE Sheraton Hotel and Towers 1:00 pm CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE CLOSING PLENARY 3:00 pm Main Ballroom 3:05 pm DEPART Sheraton Hotel and Towers *En route Waldorf-Astoria 3:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 3:20 pm TAPING OF FACE THE NATION INTERVIEW w/HARRY SMITH 3:40 pm 34th Floor 3:45 pm MEETING w/CARIBBEAN FOREIGN MINISTERS 4:45 pm Jade Room 4:50 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:55 pm Outside of Room 35H 5:00 pm MEETING w/INDIAN EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER KRISHNA 5:25 pm Room 35H 5:30 pm MEETING w/AZERBAIJANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAMMADYAROV 6:00 pm Room 35H 6:05 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Ritz-Carlton Hotel','Mini Schedule 9/25/09 Friday9:15 am MEETING w/liELGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER LETERME 9:45 am Room 34H 10:00 am 11:00 am HAITI KEY PLAYERS MEETING Jade Room 11:05 am DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Canadian Mission 11:15 am ARRIVE Canadian Mission 11:20 am 11:30 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm PULL-ASIDE w/SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY- GENERAL KM EIDE 14th Floor FRIENDS OF AFGHANISTAN MEETING 14th Floor 12:05 pm DEPART Canadian Mission *En route Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:20 pm 12:40 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 12:45 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Sheraton Hotel and Towers 12:55 pm ARRIVE Sheraton Hotel and Towers 1:00 pm CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE CLOSING PLENARY 3:00 pm Main Ballroom 3:05 pm DEPART Sheraton Hotel and Towers *En route Waldorf-Astoria 3:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 3:20 pm TAPING OF \"FACE THE NATION\" INTERVIEW w/HARRY SMITH 3:40 pm 34th Floor 3:45 pm MEETING w/CARIBBEAN FOREIGN MINISTERS 4:45 pm Jade Room 4:50 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:55 pm Outside of Room 35H 5:00 pm MEETING w/INDIAN EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER KRISHNA 5:25 pm Room 35H 5:30 pm MEETING w/AZERBAIJANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAMMADYAROV 6:00 pm Room 35H 6:05 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Ritz-Carlton Hotel','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3528 - C05766191.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3528 - C05766191.txt','Making the Food Security video happenKatie and Caitlin: I know you know, but want you to know we all know as does the Secretary how without your pushing and making it happen, there would have been no video. Katie, your constant can-do attitude, hectoring to get us to review the concepts and the scripts, and positive attitude that it would be great truly was critical. Not to mention your conceptual eye that bettered the outcome. Caitlin, your analysis, outreach, and notion that a celebrity would in fact do this was so valuable. Many thanks to you both ? it was the highlight. cdm','Making the Food Security video happenKatie and Caitlin: I know you know, but want you to know we all know as does the Secretary how without your pushing and making it happen, there would have been no video. Katie, your constant can-do attitude, hectoring to get us to review the concepts and the scripts, and positive attitude that it would be great truly was critical. Not to mention your conceptual eye that bettered the outcome. Caitlin, your analysis, outreach, and notion that a celebrity would in fact do this was so valuable. Many thanks to you both ? it was the highlight. cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3529 - C05766192.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3529 - C05766192.txt','Death ofFYI See below. Colleagues: Regards, Michael T. Pascual Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-O) PascualMT@state.gov 202-647-1512','Death ofFYI See below. Colleagues: Regards, Michael T. Pascual Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-O) PascualMT@state.gov; 202-647-1512','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('353 - C05758495.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\353 - C05758495.txt','Holbrooke called for youI called him back and got vm. If he calls you again tonight or tomorrow, can you connect him to me?','Holbrooke called for youI called him back and got vm. If he calls you again tonight or tomorrow, can you connect him to me?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3530 - C05766194.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3530 - C05766194.txt','Great speech by Hilary!See below-Pepsi would like to show the video at company meetings over the next couple of weeks including their internal global hunger meeting next week in Delhi-and at the start of their session on hunger the week after in Thailand. Please see below Indra join\'s Secr Clinton in Des Moines at the WFP and as part of gearing up our troops hoped we might use the inspiring video! Derek Anyway we can get the video that she used? Want to use it as we start our internal global hunger meet next week in Delhi-and if CGI agreed also at the start of our session on hunger the week after in Thailand. D','Great speech by Hilary!See below-Pepsi would like to show the video at company meetings over the next couple of weeks including their internal global hunger meeting next week in Delhi-and at the start of their session on hunger the week after in Thailand. Please see below Indra join\'s Secr Clinton in Des Moines at the WFP and as part of gearing up our troops hoped we might use the inspiring video! Derek Anyway we can get the video that she used? Want to use it as we start our internal global hunger meet next week in Delhi-and if CGI agreed also at the start of our session on hunger the week after in Thailand. D','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3532 - C05766198.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3532 - C05766198.txt','Don\'t laugh!!Why not! Will call him. Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance we can get this?','Don\'t laugh!!Why not! Will call him. Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance we can get this?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3533 - C05766199.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3533 - C05766199.txt','Don\'t laugh!!Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance we can get this?','Don\'t laugh!!Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance we can get this?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3534 - C05766200.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3534 - C05766200.txt','Don\'t.laugh!! Don\'t laugh!!Got it. The Great Hall where we met w Hu. Sorry which building was that? The hotel? Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance-we can get this?','Don\'t.laugh!! Don\'t laugh!!Got it. The Great Hall where we met w Hu. Sorry which building was that? The hotel? Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance-we can get this?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3535 - C05766203.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3535 - C05766203.txt','Funeral--oct 6 TexasSent from my iPhone','Funeral--oct 6 TexasSent from my iPhone','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3536 - C05766208.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3536 - C05766208.txt','UNGA scheduleI am trying to organize all of my notes and need a list of the dates and times of all my mtgs and events. Unfortunately the cards on which I take my notes do not have dates and times which they usually do (and I would like them always to include). Can you send to me?','UNGA scheduleI am trying to organize all of my notes and need a list of the dates and times of all my mtgs and events. Unfortunately the cards on which I take my notes do not have dates and times which they usually do (and I would like them always to include). Can you send to me?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3537 - C05766210.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3537 - C05766210.txt','Danish PM to become president of UN climate talksCOPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen will replace Danish minister Connie Hedegaard as president of the UN climate talks for a final summit session, the United Nations said. With so many heads of state and government having arrived it\'s appropriate that the Prime Minister of Denmark presides, Hedegaard told the 193- nation meeting. However, the Prime Minister has appointed me as his special representative and I will thus continue to negotiate the...outcome with my colleagues, she said. She said the move was procedural. Separately, Hedegaard has been criticized by African nations for favoring rich nations in the negotiations.','Danish PM to become president of UN climate talksCOPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen will replace Danish minister Connie Hedegaard as president of the UN climate talks for a final summit session, the United Nations said. \"With so many heads of state and government having arrived it\'s appropriate that the Prime Minister of Denmark presides,\" Hedegaard told the 193- nation meeting. \"However, the Prime Minister has appointed me as his special representative and I will thus continue to negotiate the...outcome with my colleagues,\" she said. She said the move was procedural. Separately, Hedegaard has been criticized by African nations for favoring rich nations in the negotiations.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3538 - C05766211.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3538 - C05766211.txt','Sorry to miss youBut it was great to see Bill on such good form. My friend from Q really enjoyed your meeting and felt it had gone we\'ll hope you did too Sent from my HTC Touch Pro This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','Sorry to miss youBut it was great to see Bill on such good form. My friend from Q really enjoyed your meeting and felt it had gone we\'ll hope you did too Sent from my HTC Touch Pro This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('354 - C05758496.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\354 - C05758496.txt','Tom in JamaicaWhen will we hear from Paul Farmer??? Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck','Tom in JamaicaWhen will we hear from Paul Farmer??? Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3540 - C05766217.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3540 - C05766217.txt','Re:Will get u full update. B6','Re:Will get u full update. B6','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3542 - C05766221.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3542 - C05766221.txt','Re:Yes, I saw that. Trying to get some more info now. The reason I asked is that both Post and News have people quoted saying they asked me for help since technically he is in China.','Re:Yes, I saw that. Trying to get some more info now. The reason I asked is that both Post and News have people quoted saying they asked me for help since technically he is in China.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3548 - C05766229.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3548 - C05766229.txt','Checking inAren\'t I supposed to be there? Is it at 9 or 10? Lisa is coming at 7:15 tomorrow. Will you come to nyc in time for first bilat?','Checking inAren\'t I supposed to be there? Is it at 9 or 10? Lisa is coming at 7:15 tomorrow. Will you come to nyc in time for first bilat?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3549 - C05766230.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3549 - C05766230.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationKerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationKerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('355 - C05758498.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\355 - C05758498.txt','Tom in JamaicaCan you talk? Call the house. Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck','Tom in JamaicaCan you talk? Call the house. Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3550 - C05766231.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3550 - C05766231.txt','Checking inI read tha s in Philadelphia but if she\'s back I\'d at least like to call again. The timing, however, is hard for a visit since I need to see Santa around 7:45 after seeing Lisa. It might work if she\'s there and wants to see people other than close friends. What do you think? Yes at 10. Was checking to see if I needed to make arrangements for you to do anything earlier. Aren\'t I supposed to be there? Is it at 9 or 10? Lisa is coming at 7:15 tomorrow. Will you come to nyc in time for first bilat?','Checking inI read tha s in Philadelphia but if she\'s back I\'d at least like to call again. The timing, however, is hard for a visit since I need to see Santa around 7:45 after seeing Lisa. It might work if she\'s there and wants to see people other than close friends. What do you think? Yes at 10. Was checking to see if I needed to make arrangements for you to do anything earlier. Aren\'t I supposed to be there? Is it at 9 or 10? Lisa is coming at 7:15 tomorrow. Will you come to nyc in time for first bilat?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3551 - C05766232.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3551 - C05766232.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationWhat took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationWhat took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3552 - C05766233.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3552 - C05766233.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationDoes this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges.','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationDoes this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3553 - C05766234.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3553 - C05766234.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationFyi Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationFyi Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3554 - C05766235.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3554 - C05766235.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationCan we get him confirmed tonight? I suspect they would prefer more $ for Little Havana. Does this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationCan we get him confirmed tonight? I suspect they would prefer more $ for Little Havana. Does this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3555 - C05766236.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3555 - C05766236.txt','DisregardI didn\'t - but hard to believe he did. I was pretty surprised myself when I read the piece. Just shows you that it\'s near impossible to take issue with the job you\'re doing it, which is why the political reporters have to resort to the manufactured drama of interactions with the WH. Face was good. Perfect in that it generated no issues to clean up, but other networks picked up clips re Iran. Gates\'s remark that he couldn\'t send any new troops before January to Afghanistan seems to be the only thing approaching news. I saw WJC on Meet (VERY good, and a lot about CGI\'s work re women and girls), but I missed Paterson!','DisregardI didn\'t - but hard to believe he did. I was pretty surprised myself when I read the piece. Just shows you that it\'s near impossible to take issue with the job you\'re doing it, which is why the political reporters have to resort to the manufactured drama of interactions with the WH. Face was good. Perfect in that it generated no issues to clean up, but other networks picked up clips re Iran. Gates\'s remark that he couldn\'t send any new troops before January to Afghanistan seems to be the only thing approaching news. I saw WJC on Meet (VERY good, and a lot about CGI\'s work re women and girls), but I missed Paterson!','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3556 - C05766237.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3556 - C05766237.txt','thank you!Nice feed back on Capricia\'s Diplomatic Women\'s Corp lunch with 160 women from around government (WH, agencies, Hill) and women ambassadors from other countries. Dear Cheryl, You rock! Your participation today was fantastic. Engaging, funny and good take away advice for everyone. It\'s a honor to work here for Secretary Clinton and you. Thank you for supporting our efforts so heartily. What you said today about Capricia is spot on..she is an amazing mentor and guiding force. When she came up with the idea for the lunch, she said she wanted everyone to walk away feeling like that was time well spent. She achieved that and more. I\'m thrilled to be a part of it all. Thanks again! Xo Lee Lee Satterfield \'Deputy Chief of Protocol (202) 647-4120','thank you!Nice feed back on Capricia\'s Diplomatic Women\'s Corp lunch with 160 women from around government (WH, agencies, Hill) and women ambassadors from other countries. Dear Cheryl, You rock! Your participation today was fantastic. Engaging, funny and good take away advice for everyone. It\'s a honor to work here for Secretary Clinton and you. Thank you for supporting our efforts so heartily. What you said today about Capricia is spot on..she is an amazing mentor and guiding force. When she came up with the idea for the lunch, she said she wanted everyone to walk away feeling like that was time well spent. She achieved that and more. I\'m thrilled to be a part of it all. Thanks again! Xo Lee Lee Satterfield \'Deputy Chief of Protocol (202) 647-4120','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3557 - C05766239.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3557 - C05766239.txt','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing a short political declaration of some sort, but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an operational accord -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try, said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try. Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing \"a short political declaration of some sort,\" but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an \"operational accord\" -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. \"We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try,\" said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. \"At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try.\" Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3559 - C05766242.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3559 - C05766242.txt','Lunch YesterdayJust wanted to let you know we\'re getting a lot of positive feedback from yesterday\'s lunch. It was a big hit.','Lunch YesterdayJust wanted to let you know we\'re getting a lot of positive feedback from yesterday\'s lunch. It was a big hit.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('356 - C05758499.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\356 - C05758499.txt','HolbrookeI spoke w him. Any word from Pam? I have to leave. He says berry phone better for today','HolbrookeI spoke w him. Any word from Pam? I have to leave. He says berry phone better for today','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3561 - C05766247.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3561 - C05766247.txt','Fw: Re:Don\'t want you to think I\'m ignoring your email. Just waiting to get the latest. The one piece of news is that Ben Nelson -- perhaps emboldened by all the press Lieberman has gotten the last 72 hours -- is now making noise that he is unhappy with how the bill is looking and may not support the final package. I\'ll get you a proper update shortly. Thanks and hope you\'re all having a good trip.','Fw: Re:Don\'t want you to think I\'m ignoring your email. Just waiting to get the latest. The one piece of news is that Ben Nelson -- perhaps emboldened by all the press Lieberman has gotten the last 72 hours -- is now making noise that he is unhappy with how the bill is looking and may not support the final package. I\'ll get you a proper update shortly. Thanks and hope you\'re all having a good trip.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3562 - C05766248.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3562 - C05766248.txt','(AP) Brazil Supreme Court action delays return of 9-year-old boy to his U.S. father.Colleagues, for your information: The AP reports Thursday\'s ruling by Justice Marco Aurelio Mello is the result of a petition by the boy\'s Brazilian family that he remain in Brazil until the court decides whether the boy\'s own testimony should be heard in the case. The ruling suspends a Wednesday judgment by a lower court ordering that David Goldman be given custody of his son, Sean. Because the Court goes into recess tomorrow, a ruling on whether the boy\'s testimony should be heard is not likely before February. Media report the boy is expected to remain in Brazil at least until then. Regards, H. Hugo Rodriguez Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Brazil Supreme Court action delays return of 9-year-old boy to his U.S. father.Colleagues, for your information: The AP reports Thursday\'s ruling by Justice Marco Aurelio Mello is the result of a petition by the boy\'s Brazilian family that he remain in Brazil until the court decides whether the boy\'s own testimony should be heard in the case. The ruling suspends a Wednesday judgment by a lower court ordering that David Goldman be given custody of his son, Sean. Because the Court goes into recess tomorrow, a ruling on whether the boy\'s testimony should be heard is not likely before February. Media report the boy is expected to remain in Brazil at least until then. Regards, H. Hugo Rodriguez Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3563 - C05766249.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3563 - C05766249.txt','ArgentinaThe FM just told me that Arturo had been there yesterday and had insulted their country. He was very upset and said I needed to do damage control. Can you figure out what he\'s talking about? Thx.','ArgentinaThe FM just told me that Arturo had been there yesterday and had insulted their country. He was very upset and said I needed to do damage control. Can you figure out what he\'s talking about? Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3564 - C05766250.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3564 - C05766250.txt','ArgentinaArturo made a comment publicly about the fact that he had heard from US business interests that the judicial system in Argentina had deteriorated. Argentine press pounced ? this is apparently a sensitive issue. Craig is sending me news summaries. He\'s standing right inside the door here. On it. The FM just told me that Arturo had been there yesterday and had insulted their country. He was very upset and said I needed to do damage control. Can you figure out what he\'s talking about? Thx.','ArgentinaArturo made a comment publicly about the fact that he had heard from US business interests that the judicial system in Argentina had deteriorated. Argentine press pounced ? this is apparently a sensitive issue. Craig is sending me news summaries. He\'s standing right inside the door here. On it. The FM just told me that Arturo had been there yesterday and had insulted their country. He was very upset and said I needed to do damage control. Can you figure out what he\'s talking about? Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3566 - C05766253.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3566 - C05766253.txt','Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon HoldSubject: Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon Hold WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment. WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment.','Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon HoldSubject: Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon Hold WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment. WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3567 - C05766254.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3567 - C05766254.txt','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3568 - C05766256.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3568 - C05766256.txt','Changing Political Situation in PakistanFYI Jake In the past 48 hours, the political situation in Pakistan has entered a new phase. The Supreme Court ruled the NRO illegal and paved the way for prosecution of several government officials, most notably Interior Minister Rehman Malik. Malik has been summoned before the Court and the Defense Minister (along with 247 other officials) was barred from traveling to China on an official visit. Vali Nasr has been following the fast-moving and still unclear developments closely. In addition, the Supreme Court has opened the door to new petitions to be filed, questioning Zardari\'s eligibility to have run for president in the first place. The Court could use those petitions to force Zardari from office in the near future. It is clear that Zardari\'s fate will be decided by the military, which has been gaining prominence and will be in an even stronger position after this shake-up. In the past two days Gilani has come to Zardari\'s defense, suggesting the two have reached an agreement over transfer of power from president to prime minister. Richard','Changing Political Situation in PakistanFYI Jake In the past 48 hours, the political situation in Pakistan has entered a new phase. The Supreme Court ruled the NRO illegal and paved the way for prosecution of several government officials, most notably Interior Minister Rehman Malik. Malik has been summoned before the Court and the Defense Minister (along with 247 other officials) was barred from traveling to China on an official visit. Vali Nasr has been following the fast-moving and still unclear developments closely. In addition, the Supreme Court has opened the door to new petitions to be filed, questioning Zardari\'s eligibility to have run for president in the first place. The Court could use those petitions to force Zardari from office in the near future. It is clear that Zardari\'s fate will be decided by the military, which has been gaining prominence and will be in an even stronger position after this shake-up. In the past two days Gilani has come to Zardari\'s defense, suggesting the two have reached an agreement over transfer of power from president to prime minister. Richard','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3569 - C05766258.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3569 - C05766258.txt','Can you talk after 12:30?don\'t know yet - but checking. from noon to 4pm so can talk after that - what works I have for you post 4pm Did the call do any good?','Can you talk after 12:30?don\'t know yet - but checking. from noon to 4pm so can talk after that - what works I have for you post 4pm Did the call do any good?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3571 - C05766273.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3571 - C05766273.txt','UPDATE: Death of Death ofHere is an update on the return of the remains Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:53:58 +0545 Colleaaues? Please let me know if Ops can be of further assistance. Best, Dana Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 Ruth Branson is added to distribution. Thanks, Clay Clay - many thanks for the update. Could you also keep ruth branson, the ocs duty officer, apprised of developments? She\'s not on our duty principals\' collective. Best, M This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Embassy Kathmandu is standing by to assist. Nepal is currently in the middle of the national holiday of Dashain when most things are closed. The embassy is closed for normal business on Monday and Tuesday and will reopen on Wednesday 9/30, however we will open to do whatever is necessary to assist. I am in contact with in Chengdu. Tina Onufer, US Consul Regards, Clay Adler Consul US Embassy Kathmandu +977-1-400-7200 x.4126 (office) adlerck@state.gov Colleagues: Regards, Michael T. Pascual Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-O) PascualMTstate.gov 202-647-1512 Hotmail has ever-growing storage! Don\'t worry about storage limits. Check it out.','UPDATE: Death of Death ofHere is an update on the return of the remains Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:53:58 +0545 Colleaaues? Please let me know if Ops can be of further assistance. Best, Dana Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 Ruth Branson is added to distribution. Thanks, Clay Clay - many thanks for the update. Could you also keep ruth branson, the ocs duty officer, apprised of developments? She\'s not on our duty principals\' collective. Best, M This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Embassy Kathmandu is standing by to assist. Nepal is currently in the middle of the national holiday of Dashain when most things are closed. The embassy is closed for normal business on Monday and Tuesday and will reopen on Wednesday 9/30, however we will open to do whatever is necessary to assist. I am in contact with in Chengdu. Tina Onufer, US Consul Regards, Clay Adler Consul US Embassy Kathmandu +977-1-400-7200 x.4126 (office) adlerck@state.gov Colleagues: Regards, Michael T. Pascual Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-O) PascualMTstate.gov; 202-647-1512 Hotmail has ever-growing storage! Don\'t worry about storage limits. Check it out.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3573 - C05766276.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3573 - C05766276.txt','Wash. Post. today re Palau & UighursJake, Want to make sure you saw the front page story below. It\'s really about the tragedy of brothers wrongfully detained at Guantanamo but it makes clear that Palau is doing the U.S. a great service and has been more courageous in this regard than most of the world (although Palau is in many ways more vulnerable to China): The Secretary complimenting Pres. Toribiong re this was a good move right after Alcy upset the Palauans (as you feared) in a meeting I will give you a confidential report on separately. Jeff 2 Brothers\' Grim Tale Of Loyalty And Limbo To Leave Guantanamo Means Abandoning Family By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, September 28, 2009 Bahtiyar Mahnut, a detainee at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, learned a few weeks ago that the Pacific island nation of Palau had invited him to settle there. It should have been cause for celebration, especially for a man who desperately wants to be free. But, to the surprise of his attorneys, Bahtiyar has turned down the offer. He wishes to remain a prisoner, they say, so he can look after his older brother, a fellow detainee. The brothers\' saga, as related by their attorneys and military records, could transpire only in the context of Guantanamo Bay and comes at a critical juncture for the Obama administration, which is struggling to meet a Jan. 22 deadline to shutter the 223-detainee prison. Their circumstances also highlight the diplomatic difficulties facing the U.S. government as it tries to find places to send prisoners not destined for terrorism trials in the United States. The brothers are Uighurs, residents of China who are considered separatists by Beijing but are not enemies of the United States. The brothers were picked up separately in Afghanistan and Pakistan soon after the United States launched attacks against al-Qaeda and the Taliban in retaliation for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Since at least 2003, the U.S. government has tried to find homes for the brothers and 20 other captured Uighurs. Five went to Albania in 2006 four were sent to Bermuda in June. At one point, U.S. officials were considering the possibility of resettling Uighurs in the D.C. region, but that plan was scuttled under political pressure. Most countries have been reluctant to accept Uighurs and risk angering China. In recent weeks, however, Palau has agreed to accept 12 of the 13 remaining Uighurs, according to the Justice Department. The only detainee not invited by Palau was Bahtiyar\'s older brother, Arkin Mahmud, 45, who has developed mental health problems that are apparently too serious to be treated in the sparsely populated country, said his attorney, Elizabeth Gilson. To make matters worse, according to Gilson and military records, Arkin is a prisoner only because he went searching for Bahtiyar after the younger brother left their homeland eight years ago.','Wash. Post. today re Palau & UighursJake, Want to make sure you saw the front page story below. It\'s really about the tragedy of brothers wrongfully detained at Guantanamo but it makes clear that Palau is doing the U.S. a great service and has been more courageous in this regard than most of the world (although Palau is in many ways more vulnerable to China): The Secretary complimenting Pres. Toribiong re this was a good move right after Alcy upset the Palauans (as you feared) in a meeting I will give you a confidential report on separately. Jeff 2 Brothers\' Grim Tale Of Loyalty And Limbo To Leave Guantanamo Means Abandoning Family By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, September 28, 2009 Bahtiyar Mahnut, a detainee at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, learned a few weeks ago that the Pacific island nation of Palau had invited him to settle there. It should have been cause for celebration, especially for a man who desperately wants to be free. But, to the surprise of his attorneys, Bahtiyar has turned down the offer. He wishes to remain a prisoner, they say, so he can look after his older brother, a fellow detainee. The brothers\' saga, as related by their attorneys and military records, could transpire only in the context of Guantanamo Bay and comes at a critical juncture for the Obama administration, which is struggling to meet a Jan. 22 deadline to shutter the 223-detainee prison. Their circumstances also highlight the diplomatic difficulties facing the U.S. government as it tries to find places to send prisoners not destined for terrorism trials in the United States. The brothers are Uighurs, residents of China who are considered separatists by Beijing but are not enemies of the United States. The brothers were picked up separately in Afghanistan and Pakistan soon after the United States launched attacks against al-Qaeda and the Taliban in retaliation for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Since at least 2003, the U.S. government has tried to find homes for the brothers and 20 other captured Uighurs. Five went to Albania in 2006; four were sent to Bermuda in June. At one point, U.S. officials were considering the possibility of resettling Uighurs in the D.C. region, but that plan was scuttled under political pressure. Most countries have been reluctant to accept Uighurs and risk angering China. In recent weeks, however, Palau has agreed to accept 12 of the 13 remaining Uighurs, according to the Justice Department. The only detainee not invited by Palau was Bahtiyar\'s older brother, Arkin Mahmud, 45, who has developed mental health problems that are apparently too serious to be treated in the sparsely populated country, said his attorney, Elizabeth Gilson. To make matters worse, according to Gilson and military records, Arkin is a prisoner only because he went searching for Bahtiyar after the younger brother left their homeland eight years ago.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3575 - C05766279.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3575 - C05766279.txt','Mini Schedule 9/28/09 Monday8:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En mute Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:45 am ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 10:00 am MEETING w/AFGHAN FOREIGN MINISTER SPANTA Suite 34H 10:35 am PERSONAL/STAFF TIME 10:55 am Private Suite 11:00 am MEETING w/ARMENIAN FOREIGN MINISTER NALBANDIAN 11:30 am Suite 34H 11:35 am PERSONAL/STAFF TIME 11:55 am Suite 34H 12:00 pm MEETING w/TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER DAVUTOGLU 1:00 pm Suite 34H 1:00 pm 1:10 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 1:15 pin MEETING w/CAMBODIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER/ 1:45 pm FOREIGN MINISTER NAMHONG Suite 34H 1:45 pm 2:05 pin PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 2:10 pin DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route LaGuardia Airport 2:35 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 3:00 pin DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways #2179 *En route Washington Nat\'l Airport 4:15 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 4:25 pm DEPART Washington National Airport *En route State Department 4:40 pin ARRIVE State Department 4:45 pm OFFICE TIME 6:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ BOB GATES (T) 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:05 pm DINNER FOR INCOMING NATO SECRETARY GENERAL 8:30 pin RASMUSSEN Monroe Room, 8th Floor 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ? ###','Mini Schedule 9/28/09 Monday8:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En mute Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:45 am ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 10:00 am MEETING w/AFGHAN FOREIGN MINISTER SPANTA Suite 34H 10:35 am PERSONAL/STAFF TIME 10:55 am Private Suite 11:00 am MEETING w/ARMENIAN FOREIGN MINISTER NALBANDIAN 11:30 am Suite 34H 11:35 am PERSONAL/STAFF TIME 11:55 am Suite 34H 12:00 pm MEETING w/TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER DAVUTOGLU 1:00 pm Suite 34H 1:00 pm 1:10 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 1:15 pin MEETING w/CAMBODIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER/ 1:45 pm FOREIGN MINISTER NAMHONG Suite 34H 1:45 pm 2:05 pin PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 2:10 pin DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route LaGuardia Airport 2:35 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 3:00 pin DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways #2179 *En route Washington Nat\'l Airport 4:15 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 4:25 pm DEPART Washington National Airport *En route State Department 4:40 pin ARRIVE State Department 4:45 pm OFFICE TIME 6:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ BOB GATES (T) 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:05 pm DINNER FOR INCOMING NATO SECRETARY GENERAL 8:30 pin RASMUSSEN Monroe Room, 8th Floor 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ? ###','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3577 - C05766283.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3577 - C05766283.txt','Sorry to miss youI really enjoyed my time w our friend and hope we can work together on issues including your project on people w disabilities. I\'m copying Huma who was w me so we can do follow up. Sorry I didn\'t see you and had only a few minutes w Tony at the Quartet mtg. I may be in London later this month and will let you know if that happens. All the best. B6 But it was great to see Bill on such good form. My friend from Q really enjoyed your meeting and felt it had gone we\'ll hope you did too Sent from my HTC Touch Pro This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','Sorry to miss youI really enjoyed my time w our friend and hope we can work together on issues including your project on people w disabilities. I\'m copying Huma who was w me so we can do follow up. Sorry I didn\'t see you and had only a few minutes w Tony at the Quartet mtg. I may be in London later this month and will let you know if that happens. All the best. B6 But it was great to see Bill on such good form. My friend from Q really enjoyed your meeting and felt it had gone we\'ll hope you did too Sent from my HTC Touch Pro This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3578 - C05766287.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3578 - C05766287.txt','Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm','Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('358 - C05758504.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\358 - C05758504.txt','ScheduleAm I seeing both Miliband and Kouchener this week? Am I seeing the Angola FM btw May 19-22? Can I fly to W\'chester Tues night and fly back out of LaGuardia after NYU?','ScheduleAm I seeing both Miliband and Kouchener this week? Am I seeing the Angola FM btw May 19-22? Can I fly to W\'chester Tues night and fly back out of LaGuardia after NYU?','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3580 - C05766291.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3580 - C05766291.txt','Friday Presentation on Urgent Threat - Bill Burns will not be at the Retreat Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl--we should postpone until we get Bill there. FYI below Cheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm','Friday Presentation on Urgent Threat - Bill Burns will not be at the Retreat Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl--we should postpone until we get Bill there. FYI below Cheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3581 - C05766293.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3581 - C05766293.txt','Proposed Final Retreat AgendaAttachments: 2009-09-28 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft - Revised2.docx Attached and below is the proposed final Retreat Agenda. The chief challenge I see is in having each bureau give 3 minutes on their top 3 priorities. I think it is worthwhile from the standpoint that this is the first time all will be together with the chance to see/meet and hear from everyone, but it will take time to hear from everyone. I\'ve broken it up into 2 sections of an hour each. Without these sections, the Retreat would breathe ? with them it\'s tight though I have left padding in each section. I also am holding a place for up front for Susan Rice to present if she comes ? she has not rsvped. Please see below and attached and advise if there are other suggested changes. Bill Burns cannot attend the retreat and currently will give his update on Iran to Jim we also will have Jim address Iraq in his overview too. Cdm Leadership Learning Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: 8:30am: 8:35am: Continental Breakfast Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o Priorities o Our Accomplishments To Date 8:50am The Next 6 Months ? On the Horizon (including Iraq/Iran) [Jim Steinberg] [10 min] ? The 2011 Budget Challenge [Jack Lew] [10 min] ? QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Dev [10 min]','Proposed Final Retreat AgendaAttachments: 2009-09-28 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft - Revised2.docx Attached and below is the proposed final Retreat Agenda. The chief challenge I see is in having each bureau give 3 minutes on their top 3 priorities. I think it is worthwhile from the standpoint that this is the first time all will be together with the chance to see/meet and hear from everyone, but it will take time to hear from everyone. I\'ve broken it up into 2 sections of an hour each. Without these sections, the Retreat would breathe ? with them it\'s tight though I have left padding in each section. I also am holding a place for up front for Susan Rice to present if she comes ? she has not rsvped. Please see below and attached and advise if there are other suggested changes. Bill Burns cannot attend the retreat and currently will give his update on Iran to Jim; we also will have Jim address Iraq in his overview too. Cdm Leadership Learning Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: 8:30am: 8:35am: Continental Breakfast Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o Priorities o Our Accomplishments To Date 8:50am The Next 6 Months ? On the Horizon (including Iraq/Iran) [Jim Steinberg] [10 min] ? The 2011 Budget Challenge [Jack Lew] [10 min] ? QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Dev [10 min]','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3583 - C05766298.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3583 - C05766298.txt','FridayWill do. Holbrooke wants a long--2-3 hour mtg--and I want to do that on Friday. Pls confirm w him the time. We will do in the ops center so if we want Eikenberry and Paterson on video, we can do. Let\'s get this nailed down so I can plan rest of day.','FridayWill do. Holbrooke wants a long--2-3 hour mtg--and I want to do that on Friday. Pls confirm w him the time. We will do in the ops center so if we want Eikenberry and Paterson on video, we can do. Let\'s get this nailed down so I can plan rest of day.','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3584 - C05766299.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3584 - C05766299.txt','Call listTake off: Hariri Sulayman Papandreou Ashton Abbas Gheit Faisal Amorim Posner Schuster Solis','Call listTake off: Hariri Sulayman Papandreou Ashton Abbas Gheit Faisal Amorim Posner Schuster Solis','2016-08-01 09:54:49'),('3586 - C05766304.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3586 - C05766304.txt','ScheduleAlso, I\'d like to see Madeleine Albright in next week if she can come in for 30 minutes. Thx.','ScheduleAlso, I\'d like to see Madeleine Albright in next week if she can come in for 30 minutes. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3587 - C05766306.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3587 - C05766306.txt','Follow upI will prepare these for you to sign today. Pls do condolence letters to: B6 Pls do TY letter to Carlotta Walls LaNier for her book, A Mighty Long Way.','Follow upI will prepare these for you to sign today. Pls do condolence letters to: B6 Pls do TY letter to Carlotta Walls LaNier for her book, A Mighty Long Way.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3589 - C05766310.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3589 - C05766310.txt','Irwin RedlenerCalled in asking to speak with you today. Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton JilotyLC@state.gov','Irwin RedlenerCalled in asking to speak with you today. Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton JilotyLC@state.gov','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('359 - C05758505.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\359 - C05758505.txt','ScheduleOk Yes to Kouchner, Miliband and Angolian FM. Unfortunately, we need to choose one airport because of cost -- we could fly into White Plains on Tuesday night. On Wednesday, leave Yankee Stadium and drive back up to White Plains. Am I seeing both Miliband and Kouchener this week? Am I seeing the Angola FM btw May 19-22? Can I fly to W\'chester Tues night and fly back out of LaGuardia after NYU?','ScheduleOk Yes to Kouchner, Miliband and Angolian FM. Unfortunately, we need to choose one airport because of cost -- we could fly into White Plains on Tuesday night. On Wednesday, leave Yankee Stadium and drive back up to White Plains. Am I seeing both Miliband and Kouchener this week? Am I seeing the Angola FM btw May 19-22? Can I fly to W\'chester Tues night and fly back out of LaGuardia after NYU?','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3590 - C05766313.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3590 - C05766313.txt','Re: Fw:Will do. Can you vet this request and advise me? Thx.','Re: Fw:Will do. Can you vet this request and advise me? Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3591 - C05766314.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3591 - C05766314.txt','I\'m on my way backwill call him now And would like to see Holbrooke before I go to airport if you can get him to come- up.','I\'m on my way backwill call him now And would like to see Holbrooke before I go to airport if you can get him to come- up.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3592 - C05766315.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3592 - C05766315.txt','I\'m on my way backSorry -- I had to step out for a bit. Heading back now. And would like to see Holbrooke before I go to airport if you can get him to come up.','I\'m on my way backSorry -- I had to step out for a bit. Heading back now. And would like to see Holbrooke before I go to airport if you can get him to come up.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3593 - C05766316.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3593 - C05766316.txt','Quick Burma ReadoutFyi We spent two hours with the Burmese this afternoon. Kurt laid out our position, and stressed that the Burmese had an opportunity if they were willing to move, but that the window wouldn\'t stay open forever. It was a substantive meeting. I don\'t think we could have been clearer about our position. As expected, burmese weren\'t in a position to make any commitments, but said they\'d take it back to the senior leadership. They focused on the ethnic insurgencies as a source of instability. Tone was good, and I think Kurt did a very good job laying out our points -- clear, firm, diplomatic. Scot','Quick Burma ReadoutFyi We spent two hours with the Burmese this afternoon. Kurt laid out our position, and stressed that the Burmese had an opportunity if they were willing to move, but that the window wouldn\'t stay open forever. It was a substantive meeting. I don\'t think we could have been clearer about our position. As expected, burmese weren\'t in a position to make any commitments, but said they\'d take it back to the senior leadership. They focused on the ethnic insurgencies as a source of instability. Tone was good, and I think Kurt did a very good job laying out our points -- clear, firm, diplomatic. Scot','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3594 - C05766317.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3594 - C05766317.txt','CubaYou will have seen Verma\'s note regarding Senator Menedez desire to speak to S re direct mail talks with Cuba and our follow on talks with the Cubans and dissidents. He is upset tha he was not consulted and does not think he was briefed sufficiently quickly. WHA and H had briefed immediately on the direct mail talks, and had briefed HFAC on the follow on talks. We had asked for time to brief SFRC but had not yet done so. This should be a good news story. We engaged with the Cubans at the Vice-Minister level, breaking a several year shunning of our Interest Section by the Cubans, traveled outside of Havana to view hurricane damage (thus breaking through the barrier of no travel beyond a ten-mile perimeter), we pursued extradition of US fugitives in Cuba, and most importantly, Bisa Williams (my DAS and the head of delegation) met with a broad range of dissidents, civil socity reps, and bloggers. This last point is worth highlighting. The last part of the trip came together late because we would not let the Cubans condition our meetings or determine who we could or could not meet with. The Cubans finally allowed us to meet with dissidents, something they have prevented EU and other visitors from doing. In other words, we have broken th mold and put real pressure on others to do the same. That said, our briefing and outreach could have been quicker and better coordinated. This has upset Senator Menedez. We are sending Bisa up tomorrow to brief the SFRC.','CubaYou will have seen Verma\'s note regarding Senator Menedez desire to speak to S re direct mail talks with Cuba and our follow on talks with the Cubans and dissidents. He is upset tha he was not consulted and does not think he was briefed sufficiently quickly. WHA and H had briefed immediately on the direct mail talks, and had briefed HFAC on the follow on talks. We had asked for time to brief SFRC but had not yet done so. This should be a good news story. We engaged with the Cubans at the Vice-Minister level, breaking a several year shunning of our Interest Section by the Cubans, traveled outside of Havana to view hurricane damage (thus breaking through the barrier of no travel beyond a ten-mile perimeter), we pursued extradition of US fugitives in Cuba, and most importantly, Bisa Williams (my DAS and the head of delegation) met with a broad range of dissidents, civil socity reps, and bloggers. This last point is worth highlighting. The last part of the trip came together late because we would not let the Cubans condition our meetings or determine who we could or could not meet with. The Cubans finally allowed us to meet with dissidents, something they have prevented EU and other visitors from doing. In other words, we have broken th mold and put real pressure on others to do the same. That said, our briefing and outreach could have been quicker and better coordinated. This has upset Senator Menedez. We are sending Bisa up tomorrow to brief the SFRC.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3595 - C05766321.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3595 - C05766321.txt','(AP) Number Two US diplomat huddles with South Korean officialsSEOUL, South Korea (AP) Washington\'s number two diplomat huddled with South Korean officials Wednesday to discuss North Korea amid a flurry of diplomacy to get the communist regime to return to disarmament talks. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg is on an Asian tour that has included stops in Vietnam, Malaysia and China. Steinberg met South Korean presidential security adviser Kim Sung-hwan and chief nuclear envoy Wi Sung-lac on Wednesday morning. He later paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Prime Minister Chung Un-chan. Snezhina Sandlin State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512 SandlinSD@state.gov','(AP) Number Two US diplomat huddles with South Korean officialsSEOUL, South Korea (AP) Washington\'s number two diplomat huddled with South Korean officials Wednesday to discuss North Korea amid a flurry of diplomacy to get the communist regime to return to disarmament talks. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg is on an Asian tour that has included stops in Vietnam, Malaysia and China. Steinberg met South Korean presidential security adviser Kim Sung-hwan and chief nuclear envoy Wi Sung-lac on Wednesday morning. He later paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Prime Minister Chung Un-chan. Snezhina Sandlin State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512 SandlinSD@state.gov','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3596 - C05766322.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3596 - C05766322.txt','Bill deblasio wonHis cell is Karen Persichilli Keogh','Bill deblasio wonHis cell is Karen Persichilli Keogh','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3598 - C05766325.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3598 - C05766325.txt','new Iran-China oil deal, reported in Iran (in English) and inChina (in Chinese) Thread-Topic: new Iran-China oil deal, reported in Iran (in English) and in China (in Chinese) Thread-Index: AcpBGGFHC5WfqWtwQI2s1vNKPmzX9AApt+aV Message-ID: <786762D781A7FF4FAC906089213404488035045C315@CLNTINET08.clinton.local> Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator:','new Iran-China oil deal, reported in Iran (in English) and inChina (in Chinese) Thread-Topic: new Iran-China oil deal, reported in Iran (in English)\" and in China (in Chinese) Thread-Index: AcpBGGFHC5WfqWtwQI2s1vNKPmzX9AApt+aV Message-ID: <786762D781A7FF4FAC906089213404488035045C315@CLNTINET08.clinton.local> Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator:','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('36 - C05739597.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\36 - C05739597.txt','American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weaponshttp://abcnews.o.com/Blotter/glen-doherty-navy-seal-killed-Iibya-intel-mission/story?id 17229O37 Bitly: htto://abcn.ws/UPpZ9Y American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weapons Before Death, Ex-SEAL Glen Doherty Told ABC News He Helped Round Up Dangerous Shoulder-Fired Rockets By LEE FERRAN Sept. 13,2012 One of the Americans killed alongside Ambassador Christopher Stevens in an attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya Tuesday told ABC News before his death that he was working with the State Department on an intelligence mission to round up dangerous weapons in the war-torn nation. In an interview with ABC News last month, Glen Doherty, a 42-year-old former Navy SEAL who worked as a contractor with the State Department, said he personally went into the field to track down so-called MANPADS, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, and destroy them. After the fall of dictator Moammar Gadhafi last year, the State Department launched a mission to round up thousands of MANPADS that may have been looted from military installations across the country. U.S. officials previously told ABC News they were concerned the MANPADS could fall into the hands of terrorists, creating a threat to commercial airliners. READ: Nightmare in Libya: Thousands of Surface-to-Air Missiles Unaccounted For Doherty said that he traveled throughout Libya chasing reports of the weapons and once they were found, his team would destroy them on the spot by bashing them with hammers or repeatedly running them over with their vehicles. When ABC News spoke to Doherty in late August, he was enjoying a short time off in California before heading back to Libya just days ago.','American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weaponshttp://abcnews.o.com/Blotter/glen-doherty-navy-seal-killed-Iibya-intel-mission/story?id 17229O37 Bitly: htto://abcn.ws/UPpZ9Y American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weapons Before Death, Ex-SEAL Glen Doherty Told ABC News He Helped Round Up Dangerous Shoulder-Fired Rockets By LEE FERRAN Sept. 13,2012 One of the Americans killed alongside Ambassador Christopher Stevens in an attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya Tuesday told ABC News before his death that he was working with the State Department on an intelligence mission to round up dangerous weapons in the war-torn nation. In an interview with ABC News last month, Glen Doherty, a 42-year-old former Navy SEAL who worked as a contractor with the State Department, said he personally went into the field to track down so-called MANPADS, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, and destroy them. After the fall of dictator Moammar Gadhafi last year, the State Department launched a mission to round up thousands of MANPADS that may have been looted from military installations across the country. U.S. officials previously told ABC News they were concerned the MANPADS could fall into the hands of terrorists, creating a threat to commercial airliners. READ: Nightmare in Libya: Thousands of Surface-to-Air Missiles Unaccounted For Doherty said that he traveled throughout Libya chasing reports of the weapons and once they were found, his team would destroy them on the spot by bashing them with hammers or repeatedly running them over with their vehicles. When ABC News spoke to Doherty in late August, he was enjoying a short time off in California before heading back to Libya just days ago.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('360 - C05758506.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\360 - C05758506.txt','May 19-21Pls advise if I can invite him stop by. Madam Secretary- I hope this note finds you and your family doing well. I\'ve been following all of your activities over the last several months. You are doing an incredible job, which I\'m sure is a surprise to no one. I\'m going to be in DC May 19-21. We have our annual gathering out there with about 150 folks coming out from the Exchange. I know this is probably a long shot at best, but we are having a dinner for our group at the Hay Adams on Tuesday, May 19 and it would be a tremendous honor if you would come by and say a few words. If this doesn\'t work but you are in town, I\'d love to stop by for 5 minutes to say hello. Please let me know if any of this is possible. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606','May 19-21Pls advise if I can invite him stop by. Madam Secretary- I hope this note finds you and your family doing well. I\'ve been following all of your activities over the last several months. You are doing an incredible job, which I\'m sure is a surprise to no one. I\'m going to be in DC May 19-21. We have our annual gathering out there with about 150 folks coming out from the Exchange. I know this is probably a long shot at best, but we are having a dinner for our group at the Hay Adams on Tuesday, May 19 and it would be a tremendous honor if you would come by and say a few words. If this doesn\'t work but you are in town, I\'d love to stop by for 5 minutes to say hello. Please let me know if any of this is possible. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3600 - C05766331.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3600 - C05766331.txt','Sen. LevinWill do. Pis find out whether he supported the surge in Iraq and get a copy of his recent speech about troops to Af for me. Thx.','Sen. LevinWill do. Pis find out whether he supported the surge in Iraq and get a copy of his recent speech about troops to Af for me. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3601 - C05766332.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3601 - C05766332.txt','HondurasWe\'ll work with Rich on this. If DeMint is going, can we encourage a few others to go at same time to present more balanced picture to defactos? Is DeMint using mil air? If so, we can add Members.','HondurasWe\'ll work with Rich on this. If DeMint is going, can we encourage a few others to go at same time to present more balanced picture to defactos? Is DeMint using mil air? If so, we can add Members.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3602 - C05766333.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3602 - C05766333.txt','Hillary: ou re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. Joe Wilson will be there Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. Joe Wilson will be there and...and... III be sure to find him for you. Pls be sure I see Joe. I certainly will. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can arrange a visit. wants to say hello to you. Please look out for him. Thanks. Sid','Hillary: ou re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. Joe Wilson will be there Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. Joe Wilson will be there and...and... III be sure to find him for you. Pls be sure I see Joe. I certainly will. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can arrange a visit. wants to say hello to you. Please look out for him. Thanks. Sid','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3603 - C05766339.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3603 - C05766339.txt','HondurasIf DeMint is going, can we encourage a few others to go at same time to present more balanced picture to defactos? Is DeMint using mil air? If so, we can add Members.','HondurasIf DeMint is going, can we encourage a few others to go at same time to present more balanced picture to defactos? Is DeMint using mil air? If so, we can add Members.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3604 - C05766340.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3604 - C05766340.txt','Sen. LevinPls find out whether he supported the surge in Iraq and get a copy of his recent speech about troops to Af for me. Thx.','Sen. LevinPls find out whether he supported the surge in Iraq and get a copy of his recent speech about troops to Af for me. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3605 - C05766343.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3605 - C05766343.txt','THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU REQUESTED -- Very Serious Dangers Facing Ecumenical PatriarchBartholomew B6 Marshall, Capricia P Verveer, Melanne S','THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU REQUESTED -- Very Serious Dangers Facing Ecumenical PatriarchBartholomew B6 Marshall, Capricia P; Verveer, Melanne S','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3607 - C05766346.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3607 - C05766346.txt','Af and Pak spendingPakistan ?total enacted since FY 2002 ? FY 2009 is $8 billion (including all function 150 - foreign assistance, state and USAID ops) Afghanistan ? total enacted FY 2001 ? FY 2009 is $16.9 billion (same as above)','Af and Pak spendingPakistan ?total enacted since FY 2002 ? FY 2009 is $8 billion (including all function 150 - foreign assistance, state and USAID ops) Afghanistan ? total enacted FY 2001 ? FY 2009 is $16.9 billion (same as above)','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3608 - C05766349.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3608 - C05766349.txt','Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. Joe Wilson will be there and...wants to say hello to you. Please look out for him. Thanks. Sid','Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. Joe Wilson will be there and...wants to say hello to you. Please look out for him. Thanks. Sid','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3609 - C05766350.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3609 - C05766350.txt','Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. Joe Wilson will be there Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. Joe Wilson will be there and...and... Will do. Pls be sure I see Joe. I certainly will. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can arrange a visit. wants to say hello to you. Please look out for him. Thanks. Sid','Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. Joe Wilson will be there Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. Joe Wilson will be there and...and... Will do. Pls be sure I see Joe. I certainly will. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can arrange a visit. wants to say hello to you. Please look out for him. Thanks. Sid','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('361 - C05758510.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\361 - C05758510.txt','May 19-21Can I fit in a visit at the State Dept?? Madam Secretary- I hope this note finds you and your family doing well. I\'ve been following all of your activities over the last several months. You are doing an incredible job, which I\'m sure is a surprise to no one. I\'m going to be in DC May 19-21. We have our annual gathering out there with about 150 folks coming out from the Exchange. I know this is probably a long shot at best, but we are having a dinner for our group at the Hay Adams on Tuesday, May 19 and it would be a tremendous honor if you would come by and say a few words. If this doesn\'t work but you are in town, I\'d love to stop by for 5 minutes to say hello. Please let me know if any of this is possible. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chica o, IL 60606','May 19-21Can I fit in a visit at the State Dept?? Madam Secretary- I hope this note finds you and your family doing well. I\'ve been following all of your activities over the last several months. You are doing an incredible job, which I\'m sure is a surprise to no one. I\'m going to be in DC May 19-21. We have our annual gathering out there with about 150 folks coming out from the Exchange. I know this is probably a long shot at best, but we are having a dinner for our group at the Hay Adams on Tuesday, May 19 and it would be a tremendous honor if you would come by and say a few words. If this doesn\'t work but you are in town, I\'d love to stop by for 5 minutes to say hello. Please let me know if any of this is possible. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chica o, IL 60606','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3610 - C05766351.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3610 - C05766351.txt','LAFyi - In case this makes it up your way... Had good meeting with Antonio Villaraigosa this morning. He is totally supportive and commited to help raise money and sponsor an LA presence. He totally got it. Do you know Jay Carson, his press guy? He was one of our campaign press hands. Also, his head of Intl, Dario, says he worked with you at WH legis affairs. Antonio did say that he has not heard from Secy since election. I wonder how feasible it would be to get her to call him to thank him for his commitment to help? I think he can easily raise $2m. This is the figure we talked about. His competitiveness got going when I told him that Henry Cisneros is helping raise $1M in little ole San Antonio... On my way to Houston tomorrow to meet with leaders there Fri morning... We should figure out a NY strategy. With Tx, Ca & Ny, we have strong geographic balance. IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.','LAFyi - In case this makes it up your way... Had good meeting with Antonio Villaraigosa this morning. He is totally supportive and commited to help raise money and sponsor an LA presence. He totally got it. Do you know Jay Carson, his press guy? He was one of our campaign press hands. Also, his head of Intl, Dario, says he worked with you at WH legis affairs. Antonio did say that he has not heard from Secy since election. I wonder how feasible it would be to get her to call him to thank him for his commitment to help? I think he can easily raise $2m. This is the figure we talked about. His competitiveness got going when I told him that Henry Cisneros is helping raise $1M in little ole San Antonio... On my way to Houston tomorrow to meet with leaders there Fri morning... We should figure out a NY strategy. With Tx, Ca & Ny, we have strong geographic balance. IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3613 - C05766355.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3613 - C05766355.txt','Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. JoeWilson will be there Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. JoeWilson will be there and... Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. Joe Wilson will be there and...and... I\'ll tell joe I certainly will. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can arrange a visit. wants to say hello to you. Please look out for him. Thanks. Sid Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry','Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. JoeWilson will be there Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. JoeWilson will be there and... Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. Joe Wilson will be there and...and... I\'ll tell joe I certainly will. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can arrange a visit. wants to say hello to you. Please look out for him. Thanks. Sid Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3614 - C05766357.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3614 - C05766357.txt','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a declaration of war by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was a bit strong. Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a clear mark of hostility. Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place, Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a \"declaration of war\" by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was \"a bit strong\". Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a \"clear mark of hostility\". \"Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place,\" Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3615 - C05766358.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3615 - C05766358.txt','Parisfyi Closed the loop with French. We will not do Afpak meeting on Nov. 8. Our agreed reason is that with elections now scheduled for Nov. 7, timing is not right. We can discuss Afpak with all the allies at the December 3 NATO ministerial. Separate issue is whether to stop in Paris Nov. 8 for quick bilat. I said we remained open to that but that might be better to just put it off until we can do a proper Paris visit. Kouchner is in Beirut for the weekend but will get back to us soonest.','Parisfyi Closed the loop with French. We will not do Afpak meeting on Nov. 8. Our agreed reason is that with elections now scheduled for Nov. 7, timing is not right. We can discuss Afpak with all the allies at the December 3 NATO ministerial. Separate issue is whether to stop in Paris Nov. 8 for quick bilat. I said we remained open to that but that might be better to just put it off until we can do a \"proper\" Paris visit. Kouchner is in Beirut for the weekend but will get back to us soonest.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3616 - C05766360.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3616 - C05766360.txt','travel updateIona and i wanted to give you an update on travel both alonzo and mario are recommending against travel today reagan is still closed until this afternoon per alonzo. mario is holding seats on 7am tomorrow. as for trains, i talked to amtrak, they have trains running, some approx 1 hour behind schedule and a couple have canceled but they are running today. lona will be hearing from melanne in the next few hours or so about whether event will be on or canceled tomorrow. will keep you updated','travel updateIona and i wanted to give you an update on travel both alonzo and mario are recommending against travel today reagan is still closed until this afternoon per alonzo. mario is holding seats on 7am tomorrow. as for trains, i talked to amtrak, they have trains running, some approx 1 hour behind schedule and a couple have canceled but they are running today. lona will be hearing from melanne in the next few hours or so about whether event will be on or canceled tomorrow. will keep you updated','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3619 - C05766367.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3619 - C05766367.txt','Japanese ambassadorThx. Ok Kurt campbell is asking if you would do a quick pull aside with Japanese Ambassador Fujisaki tomorrow. Kurt would do meeting, and would bring him by for a few minutes. Pls let me know what you think. Points he sent:','Japanese ambassadorThx. Ok Kurt campbell is asking if you would do a quick pull aside with Japanese Ambassador Fujisaki tomorrow. Kurt would do meeting, and would bring him by for a few minutes. Pls let me know what you think. Points he sent:','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('362 - C05758511.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\362 - C05758511.txt','Maria OteroI see that Maria Otero is on my schedule today for a short courtesy visit.','Maria OteroI see that Maria Otero is on my schedule today for a short courtesy visit.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3620 - C05766374.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3620 - C05766374.txt','Fwd: fyi-ali rubin fyi-aui rubinFYI Forwarded messa e','Fwd: fyi-ali rubin fyi-aui rubinFYI Forwarded messa e','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3622 - C05766379.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3622 - C05766379.txt','Arlen Specter called S officeI talked to Sen Specter, and confirmed that we have approached Syrians (along with others) to ask their help on hikers. He was appreciative. Bill ? the Secretary asked if you would be willing to call Specter back on her behalf....sorry to drag you into this. Jim Steinberg tells me we have also just sent (or will send) a dip note to Syria and others in the region on this same subject. Rich All: For your review, I\'ve attached Sen. Specter\'s letter to S about this issue. We just received this fax. Thanks, Dan - 7- Sir,','Arlen Specter called S officeI talked to Sen Specter, and confirmed that we have approached Syrians (along with others) to ask their help on hikers. He was appreciative. Bill ? the Secretary asked if you would be willing to call Specter back on her behalf....sorry to drag you into this. Jim Steinberg tells me we have also just sent (or will send) a dip note to Syria and others in the region on this same subject. Rich All: For your review, I\'ve attached Sen. Specter\'s letter to S about this issue. We just received this fax. Thanks, Dan - 7- Sir,','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3623 - C05766390.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3623 - C05766390.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?, asked Jeff Sharlet.','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. \"It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?,\" asked Jeff Sharlet.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3624 - C05766391.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3624 - C05766391.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues.','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3625 - C05766393.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3625 - C05766393.txt','Is isabelle comingShe\'s not coming. She\'s out of town.','Is isabelle comingShe\'s not coming. She\'s out of town.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3626 - C05766395.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3626 - C05766395.txt','Anti-Gay LawsCheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the safe space for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised.','Anti-Gay LawsCheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the \"safe space\" for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3628 - C05766418.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3628 - C05766418.txt','NYT Piece on Eikenberry CablesThe leaking of classified material is a breach not only of trust, it is I WI also a breach of the law. In either event, we should seek a full investigation and send a deterrent message to the community that this type of security breach is unacceptable and seriously jeopardizes our national interest. Can you advise what have been steps taken in the past in these types of matters as I would like to ensure we take agressive action. Cdm FYI, there is a just released story on the front page of NYTimes.com that re-prints in full Amb. Eikenberry\'s November 2009 Cables (full story pasted below): http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/26/worldiasia/26strategy.html?hp and http://documents.nytimes.com/eikenberry-s-memos-on-the-strategy-in-afghanistan?hp#p=1 January 26,2010 U.S. Envoy\'s Cables Show Concerns on Afghan War Plans By ERIC SCHMITT WASHINGTON ? The United States ambassador in Kabul warned his superiors here in November that President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan is not an adequate strategic partner and continues to shun responsibility for any sovereign burden, according to a','NYT Piece on Eikenberry CablesThe leaking of classified material is a breach not only of trust, it is I WI also a breach of the law. In either event, we should seek a full investigation and send a deterrent message to the community that this type of security breach is unacceptable and seriously jeopardizes our national interest. Can you advise what have been steps taken in the past in these types of matters as I would like to ensure we take agressive action. Cdm FYI, there is a just released story on the front page of NYTimes.com that re-prints in full Amb. Eikenberry\'s November 2009 Cables (full story pasted below): http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/26/worldiasia/26strategy.html?hp and http://documents.nytimes.com/eikenberry-s-memos-on-the-strategy-in-afghanistan?hp#p=1 January 26,2010 U.S. Envoy\'s Cables Show Concerns on Afghan War Plans By ERIC SCHMITT WASHINGTON ? The United States ambassador in Kabul warned his superiors here in November that President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan \"is not an adequate strategic partner\" and \"continues to shun responsibility for any sovereign burden,\" according to a','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('363 - C05758512.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\363 - C05758512.txt','Announcements Today: Otero, Valenzuela, and VerveerFyi This afternoon the White House will announce its intent to nominate the following candidates: 1) Maria Otero ? Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs 2) Arturo Valenzuela - Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs 3) Phil Verveer - U.S. Coordinator for International Communication and Information Policy','Announcements Today: Otero, Valenzuela, and VerveerFyi This afternoon the White House will announce its intent to nominate the following candidates: 1) Maria Otero ? Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs 2) Arturo Valenzuela - Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs 3) Phil Verveer - U.S. Coordinator for International Communication and Information Policy','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3632 - C05766429.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3632 - C05766429.txt','Lanny DavisFYI We just had an initial, positive conversation on the phone and are meeting for breakfast early Friday morning to go into detail. SBU','Lanny DavisFYI We just had an initial, positive conversation on the phone and are meeting for breakfast early Friday morning to go into detail. SBU','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3634 - C05766436.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3634 - C05766436.txt','Lanny DavisCan he help me talk w Micheletti? FYI We just had an initial, positive conversation on the phone and are meeting for breakfast early Friday morning to go into detail. SBU','Lanny DavisCan he help me talk w Micheletti? FYI We just had an initial, positive conversation on the phone and are meeting for breakfast early Friday morning to go into detail. SBU','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3635 - C05766437.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3635 - C05766437.txt','PersonalGood morning Doug - I think my response bounced back so I\'m trying this again (apologies if you get two emails from me) Send me any points you would want to have made in the letter, as well as if it should be addressed to anyone in particular, and we\'ll get it done! Thanks! Thanks so much! I\'ll work with Rob on the letter. FYI, I\'m meeting with Judith McHale this week to talk about Pakistan, per our previous conversation. I\'ve also been talking with NDI about being the interlocutor for the strategic communications program for the government and political parties. I think it\'s best for USG and all involved that it go through a respected NGO. They\'re keen to help. Mme. Secretary:','PersonalGood morning Doug - I think my response bounced back so I\'m trying this again (apologies if you get two emails from me) Send me any points you would want to have made in the letter, as well as if it should be addressed to anyone in particular, and we\'ll get it done! Thanks! Thanks so much! I\'ll work with Rob on the letter. FYI, I\'m meeting with Judith McHale this week to talk about Pakistan, per our previous conversation. I\'ve also been talking with NDI about being the interlocutor for the strategic communications program for the government and political parties. I think it\'s best for USG and all involved that it go through a respected NGO. They\'re keen to help. Mme. Secretary:','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3636 - C05766439.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3636 - C05766439.txt','Guy was right!FYI- this from our partner, Stewart From: Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers... and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head.match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y','Guy was right!FYI- this from our partner, Stewart From: Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers... and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head.match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3637 - C05766440.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3637 - C05766440.txt','Aceh paperI just wanted to share how much the Secretary and the rest of us on the trip appreciated the paper you put together on ACEH. As we are examining how to be a good partner to Haiti, having the benefit of this insight is helpful. Best. cdm','Aceh paperI just wanted to share how much the Secretary and the rest of us on the trip appreciated the paper you put together on ACEH. As we are examining how to be a good partner to Haiti, having the benefit of this insight is helpful. Best. cdm','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3638 - C05766441.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3638 - C05766441.txt','Guy was right!You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner Stewart From','Guy was right!You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner Stewart From','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3639 - C05766445.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3639 - C05766445.txt','chris dodd returned your call 5:26 PMI\'ll be sure Huma knows too. 202-224-0343 w (Pat) B6 Lauren','chris dodd returned your call 5:26 PMI\'ll be sure Huma knows too. 202-224-0343 w (Pat) B6 Lauren','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3640 - C05766449.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3640 - C05766449.txt','Haiti: PM Concerns & Mexico Assistance Conference Mexico conference on HaitiCheryl, Meghann, Below is some intel David got on the Mexico conference David picked up from the Mexicans here. The conference\'s timing would be extremely awkward if things proceed as Guy Noel suggests: Guy reports that they have decided to go forward with: 1)October 29th Interpellation (Impeachment) of the PM 2) Oct. 31St the president will add the ratification of the new PM on the existing list of the LOWER HOUSE activities (which Guy asserts is illegal) 3) November 3rd Nomination of the new PM 4) Then the ratification of the PM You can bet that the PM will repeat all this verbatim to George Soros when she sees him today. Not sure what - if anything - that will provoke. got this information too and has a pre-scheduled meeting with Preval today. I understand he plans on raising this. We\'ll let you know what we hear. In my Tuesday lunch with Gabriel I mentioned in very clear terms our concern about any sort of turmoil in government reflecting very badly on the international community\'s efforts to tout Haiti as stable and open for investment. He said he understood. He said, I don\'t see Michelle (Pierre-Louis) going anywhere soon. He conceded that while Preval did have a majority in Parliament, he could not control all parliamentarians on all issues. We\'ll try and get in to see someone from the Senate in the coming days. This is why a call would be most useful. KM I had dinner last night with Mexican DCM Alan Romero and asked about the November 5-6 conference on Haiti sponsored by the GOM. He told me that they had originally hoped it could be a forum for a broad discussion on the','Haiti: PM Concerns & Mexico Assistance Conference Mexico conference on HaitiCheryl, Meghann, Below is some intel David got on the Mexico conference David picked up from the Mexicans here. The conference\'s timing would be extremely awkward if things proceed as Guy Noel suggests: Guy reports that \"they\" have decided to go forward with: 1)October 29th Interpellation (Impeachment) of the PM 2) Oct. 31St the president will add the ratification of the new PM on the existing list of the LOWER HOUSE activities (which Guy asserts is illegal) 3) November 3rd Nomination of the new PM 4) Then the ratification of the PM You can bet that the PM will repeat all this verbatim to George Soros when she sees him today. Not sure what - if anything - that will provoke. got this information too and has a pre-scheduled meeting with Preval today. I understand he plans on raising this. We\'ll let you know what we hear. In my Tuesday lunch with Gabriel I mentioned in very clear terms our concern about any sort of turmoil in government reflecting very badly on the international community\'s efforts to tout Haiti as stable and open for investment. He said he understood. He said, \"I don\'t see Michelle (Pierre-Louis) going anywhere soon.\" He conceded that while Preval did have a majority in Parliament, he could not control all parliamentarians on all issues. We\'ll try and get in to see someone from the Senate in the coming days. This is why a call would be most useful. KM I had dinner last night with Mexican DCM Alan Romero and asked about the November 5-6 conference on Haiti sponsored by the GOM. He told me that they had originally hoped it could be a forum for a broad discussion on the','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3641 - C05766451.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3641 - C05766451.txt','Guy was right!I will call him but if I can\'t reach him I may want you to make a quick call Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y','Guy was right!I will call him but if I can\'t reach him I may want you to make a quick call Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3642 - C05766455.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3642 - C05766455.txt','maggiethoughts Maggie is going to be down in DC on Thursday, February 18th and could do a big think dinner that evening ? that date works well on HRC\'s calendar too. Cheryl, if it\'s good on your end, should we run by HRC and move forward with invites? Lana Valmoro nt to the Secretary of State (direct) B6','maggiethoughts Maggie is going to be down in DC on Thursday, February 18th and could do a \"big think\" dinner that evening ? that date works well on HRC\'s calendar too. Cheryl, if it\'s good on your end, should we run by HRC and move forward with invites? Lana Valmoro nt to the Secretary of State (direct) B6','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3643 - C05766457.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3643 - C05766457.txt','Memo on Tony Blair, politics behind Eu presidency & Berlin trip. SidAttachments: hrc memo blair berlin 102309.docx CONFIDENTIAL October 23, 2009 For: Hillary','Memo on Tony Blair, politics behind Eu presidency & Berlin trip. SidAttachments: hrc memo blair berlin 102309.docx CONFIDENTIAL October 23, 2009 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3645 - C05766460.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3645 - C05766460.txt','Cannon to MarrakechFYI Jim: Foreign Minister Cannon\'s office has agreed that he will go to Marrakech for the Nov. 2-3 meeting. I haven\'t spoken to him personally yet since he is in Saudi Arabia. But we are arranging a call to thank him for his courtesy and to tell him how much the Secretary appreciates it. David SBU','Cannon to MarrakechFYI Jim: Foreign Minister Cannon\'s office has agreed that he will go to Marrakech for the Nov. 2-3 meeting. I haven\'t spoken to him personally yet since he is in Saudi Arabia. But we are arranging a call to thank him for his courtesy and to tell him how much the Secretary appreciates it. David SBU','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3646 - C05766461.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3646 - C05766461.txt','GoldstoneSuzanne and I had a very construtive and frank discussion with Richard Goldstone this morning. We will provide you with added details later but as general background for you, we did outline our concerns about the report to him and our concerns about the UN process. We also talked about next steps, focused on moving away from the UN and more toward appropriate responses by each of the parties. Mike','GoldstoneSuzanne and I had a very construtive and frank discussion with Richard Goldstone this morning. We will provide you with added details later but as general background for you, we did outline our concerns about the report to him and our concerns about the UN process. We also talked about next steps, focused on moving away from the UN and more toward appropriate responses by each of the parties. Mike','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3647 - C05766463.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3647 - C05766463.txt','IG report press coverageMaura: This has really been great work. Thanks for keeping everyone focused and organized and together during the storm, especially after Miller left, and for providing the leadership to start implementing the changes before the report was done to create such a good outcome. In short ? thanks for stepping up and being you. Help is on the way though she likely won\'t be confirmed for a bit but you\'ve done such a great job as Acting through this process that it will be a piece of cake to stand on your head until the A/S arrives. cdm I am happy to report that thus far the press on the IG report has been as good as I could have hoped. Last night CNN.com and two PA papers (Phili Inquirer and Times Tribune) did quick same day stories. CNN.com did a surprisingly mild piece and used an old 1 3.1 quote. Today the AP ran a story after interviewing me and it turned out well ?focus on importance of the program, steps we have/will take, and acknowledgement that problems needed fixing. Sen. Casey also put out a press release giving the Department credit for taking action adding that more action is needed and he is encouraged by the new leadership of U/S McHale (that made me a little sad dog, but not enough to dampen my huge relief that this is so boring to everyone!). State Dept IG: Exchange programs need closer watch Oct 23 04:27 PM US/Eastern By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Writer SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) - The nation\'s foreign exchange student programs need better federal oversight, the State Department\'s internal watchdog concludes in a new report following a scandal in which students were placed in shoddy homes in Pennsylvania. Acting Inspector General Harold Geisel said in the report, released this week, the department\'s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has largely abdicated its responsibility to ensure the well-being of thousands of exchange students who come to the United States each year. Instead, the sponsoring organizations themselves have been left to monitor their own programs and self-report problems to federal regulators, the report said. There are insufficient dedicated resources at ECA to conduct effective oversight of youth exchange programs, the report said.','IG report press coverageMaura: This has really been great work. Thanks for keeping everyone focused and organized and together during the storm, especially after Miller left, and for providing the leadership to start implementing the changes before the report was done to create such a good outcome. In short ? thanks for stepping up and being you. Help is on the way though she likely won\'t be confirmed for a bit but you\'ve done such a great job as Acting through this process that it will be a piece of cake to stand on your head until the A/S arrives. cdm I am happy to report that thus far the press on the IG report has been as good as I could have hoped. Last night CNN.com and two PA papers (Phili Inquirer and Times Tribune) did quick same day stories. CNN.com did a surprisingly mild piece and used an old 1 3.1 quote. Today the AP ran a story after interviewing me and it turned out well ?focus on importance of the program, steps we have/will take, and acknowledgement that problems needed fixing. Sen. Casey also put out a press release giving the Department credit for taking action adding that more action is needed and he is encouraged \"by the new leadership of U/S McHale\" (that made me a little sad dog, but not enough to dampen my huge relief that this is so boring to everyone!). State Dept IG: Exchange programs need closer watch Oct 23 04:27 PM US/Eastern By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Writer SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) - The nation\'s foreign exchange student programs need better federal oversight, the State Department\'s internal watchdog concludes in a new report following a scandal in which students were placed in shoddy homes in Pennsylvania. Acting Inspector General Harold Geisel said in the report, released this week, the department\'s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has largely abdicated its responsibility to ensure the well-being of thousands of exchange students who come to the United States each year. Instead, the sponsoring organizations themselves have been left to monitor their own programs and self-report problems to federal regulators, the report said. \"There are insufficient dedicated resources at ECA to conduct effective oversight of youth exchange programs,\" the report said.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3648 - C05766464.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3648 - C05766464.txt','FYIJust spoke with David harland\'s un team. They feel certain it is preval driving this and not parliament. Obvs parliament is happy to oblige Sent from my iPhone','FYIJust spoke with David harland\'s un team. They feel certain it is preval driving this and not parliament. Obvs parliament is happy to oblige Sent from my iPhone','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3649 - C05766465.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3649 - C05766465.txt','FYIWe are coordinating with the canadas, the eu and a few others to try to take action on Monday collectively - we\'ll see how successful we are I\'ve aways thought is was?can we stop it? fyi Just spoke with David harland\'s un team. They feel certain it is preval driving this and not parliament. Obvs parliament is happy to oblige Sent from my iPhone','FYIWe are coordinating with the canadas, the eu and a few others to try to take action on Monday collectively - we\'ll see how successful we are I\'ve aways thought is was?can we stop it? fyi Just spoke with David harland\'s un team. They feel certain it is preval driving this and not parliament. Obvs parliament is happy to oblige Sent from my iPhone','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3650 - C05766471.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3650 - C05766471.txt','maggieI want to do dinner but discuss invites w me first. Thx. thoughts Maggie is going to be down in DC on Thursday, February 18th and could do a big think dinner that evening ?that date works well on HRC\'s calendar too. Cheryl, if it\'s good on your end, should we run by HRC and move forward with invites? Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State (direct)','maggieI want to do dinner but discuss invites w me first. Thx. thoughts Maggie is going to be down in DC on Thursday, February 18th and could do a \"big think\" dinner that evening ?that date works well on HRC\'s calendar too. Cheryl, if it\'s good on your end, should we run by HRC and move forward with invites? Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State (direct)','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3651 - C05766478.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3651 - C05766478.txt','Outstanding callsThe only calls we didn\'t get done were: Danish FM Moller Swedish FM Bildt Korean FM Yu South African FM Mashabane Do you want to make them tomorrow?','Outstanding callsThe only calls we didn\'t get done were: Danish FM Moller Swedish FM Bildt Korean FM Yu South African FM Mashabane Do you want to make them tomorrow?','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3652 - C05766480.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3652 - C05766480.txt','Honduras statementThe team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.','Honduras statementThe team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3653 - C05766481.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3653 - C05766481.txt','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesWe will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others I love how these leaders always claim they didn\'t know about the legislation. Same thing Karzai said. But if this gets done, I\'d like to put it out in a small way that we fixed it, just to have as a marker out there for the big speech, whenever it is. FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesWe will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others I love how these leaders always claim they didn\'t know about the legislation. Same thing Karzai said. But if this gets done, I\'d like to put it out in a small way that we fixed it, just to have as a marker out there for the big speech, whenever it is. FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3654 - C05766484.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3654 - C05766484.txt','Honduras statementOf course! I would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for','Honduras statementOf course! I would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3655 - C05766486.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3655 - C05766486.txt','Parade\' ParadePhoto is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.','Parade\' ParadePhoto is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3656 - C05766490.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3656 - C05766490.txt','Acting SRSG MuletSee below - confidential. Also for WJC. Gerry, B1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) Mulet has been the perfect person to step into this critical void and his departure will be a big loss. Thanks, David','Acting SRSG MuletSee below - confidential. Also for WJC. Gerry, B1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) Mulet has been the perfect person to step into this critical void and his departure will be a big loss. Thanks, David','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3658 - C05766493.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3658 - C05766493.txt','Wanted you to seeAttachments: Haiti Pledge.docx fyi I hope you\'re doing well and surviving. I wanted you and Secretary Clinton to know what Claudio and Amarilis Osorio are doing on behalf of Haiti reconstruction (attached). Hope you\'re well. Jonathan Mantz Managing Director BGR Government Affairs, LLC BGR I.Kkx\' The Homer Building, Eleventh Floor South 601 Thirteenth Street NW Washinp-ton DC 20005 Fax: 202-833-9392 www.bgrdc.com','Wanted you to seeAttachments: Haiti Pledge.docx fyi I hope you\'re doing well and surviving. I wanted you and Secretary Clinton to know what Claudio and Amarilis Osorio are doing on behalf of Haiti reconstruction (attached). Hope you\'re well. Jonathan Mantz Managing Director BGR Government Affairs, LLC BGR I.Kkx\' The Homer Building, Eleventh Floor South 601 Thirteenth Street NW Washinp-ton DC 20005 Fax: 202-833-9392 www.bgrdc.com','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('366 - C05758518.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\366 - C05758518.txt','RE: Fw: Re Re:See orig traffic NI mine B5 B6 Samuelson, Heather F B6 B5 Thx Cdm B5 B6 > Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 05:12:00 -0400','RE: Fw: Re Re:See orig traffic NI mine B5 B6 Samuelson, Heather F B6 B5 Thx Cdm B5 B6 > Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 05:12:00 -0400','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3660 - C05766496.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3660 - C05766496.txt','IMG00016-20100128-0252.jpgAttachments: Device MemoryhomeuserpicturesIMG00016-20100128-0252:jpg','IMG00016-20100128-0252.jpgAttachments: Device MemoryhomeuserpicturesIMG00016-20100128-0252:jpg','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3663 - C05766503.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3663 - C05766503.txt','EgyptWill do. Egy, Turkey, Brazil and S Af all abstained. Egy at least made strong EOV. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/25/2015 Great news. Could you have someone send me the breakdown of the votes? Thx so much. Very good outcome in Vienna: 25 votes in favor, incl all 5+1 and India. Your personal efforts were key, and thank you again. First BOG res since 2006 is not a small thing. All best, Bill 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Many thanks. B5 Abu Gheit has two asks-and one big complaint-1)He wants to delay voting until Friday to give more time to round up positive votes. 2)He chairs the NAM and I told him I would inquire about the possibility of delay but that What do you advise? HRC 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1','EgyptWill do. Egy, Turkey, Brazil and S Af all abstained. Egy at least made strong EOV. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/25/2015 Great news. Could you have someone send me the breakdown of the votes? Thx so much. Very good outcome in Vienna: 25 votes in favor, incl all 5+1 and India. Your personal efforts were key, and thank you again. First BOG res since 2006 is not a small thing. All best, Bill 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Many thanks. B5 Abu Gheit has two asks-and one big complaint-1)He wants to delay voting until Friday to give more time to round up positive votes. 2)He chairs the NAM and I told him I would inquire about the possibility of delay but that What do you advise? HRC 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3664 - C05766505.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3664 - C05766505.txt','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableOur Posts at work. - VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au- Prince): Better with them, impossible without. - -CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition. . . In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group. -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableOur Posts at work. - VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au- Prince): \"Better with them, impossible without.\" - -CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition. . . In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group.\" -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): \"In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.\"','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3665 - C05766506.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3665 - C05766506.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3667 - C05766513.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3667 - C05766513.txt','Call w CherylNora--Pls tell Cheryl to call me back on my berry # which Ops has. Thx.','Call w CherylNora--Pls tell Cheryl to call me back on my berry # which Ops has. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3669 - C05766517.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3669 - C05766517.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('367 - C05758520.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\367 - C05758520.txt','Timeline & Deliverables for your review [EMAIL TO CDM FROM AROSS] Timeline & Deliverables for your reviewAttachments: CDM.TimelineDeliverables.05.13.09.docx Pls print. FYI in case there is anything you want me to address? Alec and I meet weekly and have been driving toward a plan for how he will deploy his time and resources. This is his first pass on which we are meeting to discuss tomorrow. cdm Cheryl: In anticipation of our meeting tomorrow, below and attached are a timeline and deliverables as we discussed last week. I am having a lot of fun. I\'m working my tail off, which I enjoy. If demand is an indicator of performance, I think I\'m getting off to a strong start. I\'m wound up about my concept of 21st century statecraft (and loved hearing those words come out of HRC\'s mouth at NYU) and am wound up about the possibilities of government to people and people to government communication as a way of revolutionizing statecraft and empowering people across the globe. I think this can be a major part of HRC\'s legacy. Anyway ... here\'s the requested content for your review:','Timeline & Deliverables for your review [EMAIL TO CDM FROM AROSS] Timeline & Deliverables for your reviewAttachments: CDM.TimelineDeliverables.05.13.09.docx Pls print. FYI in case there is anything you want me to address? Alec and I meet weekly and have been driving toward a plan for how he will deploy his time and resources. This is his first pass on which we are meeting to discuss tomorrow. cdm Cheryl: In anticipation of our meeting tomorrow, below and attached are a timeline and deliverables as we discussed last week. I am having a lot of fun. I\'m working my tail off, which I enjoy. If demand is an indicator of performance, I think I\'m getting off to a strong start. I\'m wound up about my concept of 21st century statecraft (and loved hearing those words come out of HRC\'s mouth at NYU) and am wound up about the possibilities of government to people and people to government communication as a way of revolutionizing statecraft and empowering people across the globe. I think this can be a major part of HRC\'s legacy. Anyway ... here\'s the requested content for your review:','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3670 - C05766518.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3670 - C05766518.txt','Call w CherylLater is fine. She is headed downstairs to do a quick interview with Andrea Mitchell and then she\'s off to the PC. I\'ll try!! Nora--Pls tell Cheryl to call me back on my berry # which Ops has. Thx.','Call w CherylLater is fine. She is headed downstairs to do a quick interview with Andrea Mitchell and then she\'s off to the PC. I\'ll try!! Nora--Pls tell Cheryl to call me back on my berry # which Ops has. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3671 - C05766519.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3671 - C05766519.txt','Call w CherylOps has not be able to reach you Nora--Pis tell Cheryl to call me back on my berry # which Ops has. Thx.','Call w CherylOps has not be able to reach you Nora--Pis tell Cheryl to call me back on my berry # which Ops has. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3672 - C05766522.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3672 - C05766522.txt','(Reuters) Copenhagen accord was a disaster, says SwedenBRUSSELS - Despite months of preparation and strenuous international diplomacy, the talks boiled down to an inability of the world\'s two largest emitters, the United States and China, to agree on headline fixed targets. The 27 member states of the EU had gone into the talks with a unified position and with a plan for financing emissions cuts in the developing world, with a commitment to spend around 7 billion euros ($10.01 billion) over the next three years to aid poorer countries. But those aims were largely sidelined as the talks failed to produce the breakthrough agreement many had hoped for. Europe never lost its aim, never, never came to splits or different positions, but of course this was mainly about other countries really (being) unwilling, and especially the United States and China, said Carlgren. Britain on Monday blamed China and a handful of other countries of holding the world to ransom by blocking a legally binding treaty at Copenhagen, stepping up a blame game that has gathered momentum since the talks ended. Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the summit as at best flawed and at worst chaotic and demanded an urgent reform of the process to try to reach a legal treaty when talks are expected to resume in Germany next June. But Danish Climate Minister Connie Hedegaard, who quit as president of the Copenhagen talks midway through after being criticised by African countries for favouring wealthier nations in negotiations, said it was no time to get depressed about the process of tackling climate change. What we need to do is to secure the step that we took and turn it into a result, she told reporters as she arrived for the Brussels meeting on Tuesday. Asked whether Copenhagen had been a failure, she replied: It would have been a failure if we had achieved nothing. But we achieved something. A first step. It was the first time we held a process where all the countries were present, including the big emitters. (Writing by Luke Baker Editing by Jon Hemming)','(Reuters) Copenhagen accord was a \"disaster\", says SwedenBRUSSELS - Despite months of preparation and strenuous international diplomacy, the talks boiled down to an inability of the world\'s two largest emitters, the United States and China, to agree on headline fixed targets. The 27 member states of the EU had gone into the talks with a unified position and with a plan for financing emissions cuts in the developing world, with a commitment to spend around 7 billion euros ($10.01 billion) over the next three years to aid poorer countries. But those aims were largely sidelined as the talks failed to produce the breakthrough agreement many had hoped for. \"Europe never lost its aim, never, never came to splits or different positions, but of course this was mainly about other countries really (being) unwilling, and especially the United States and China,\" said Carlgren. Britain on Monday blamed China and a handful of other countries of holding the world to ransom by blocking a legally binding treaty at Copenhagen, stepping up a blame game that has gathered momentum since the talks ended. Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the summit as \"at best flawed and at worst chaotic\" and demanded an urgent reform of the process to try to reach a legal treaty when talks are expected to resume in Germany next June. But Danish Climate Minister Connie Hedegaard, who quit as president of the Copenhagen talks midway through after being criticised by African countries for favouring wealthier nations in negotiations, said it was no time to get depressed about the process of tackling climate change. \"What we need to do is to secure the step that we took and turn it into a result,\" she told reporters as she arrived for the Brussels meeting on Tuesday. Asked whether Copenhagen had been a failure, she replied: \"It would have been a failure if we had achieved nothing. But we achieved something. A first step. It was the first time we held a process where all the countries were present, including the big emitters.\" (Writing by Luke Baker; Editing by Jon Hemming)','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3673 - C05766524.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3673 - C05766524.txt','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had hijacked negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of hijacking efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked, he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a hijacker. Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme, she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing. The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests, Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited. China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions, said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo, wrote Li.','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had \"hijacked\" negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of \"hijacking\" efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. \"We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked,\" he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a \"hijacker.\" Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. \"The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme,\" she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. \"Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing.\" The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. \"Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests,\" Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. \"The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited.\" China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. \"Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions,\" said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. \"Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo,\" wrote Li.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3675 - C05766528.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3675 - C05766528.txt','Senate confirms Bernanke for second termMedia report the Senate voted 70-30 in favor of Ben Bernanke\'s second term as Federal Reserve Chair. Andrew Kim Johnson Watch Officer State Department Operations Center S/ES-0 202-647-1512','Senate confirms Bernanke for second termMedia report the Senate voted 70-30 in favor of Ben Bernanke\'s second term as Federal Reserve Chair. Andrew Kim Johnson Watch Officer State Department Operations Center S/ES-0 202-647-1512','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3676 - C05766531.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3676 - C05766531.txt','S Photo w/ 4 Afghan Civil Society Women FW: RE: Fw: Re:The secretary had her picture taken with the 4 women right before her press conference. She met them as she walked to the site, and then invited them to walk with her to the press conference. The four Afghan women sat together during the conference and the Secretary asked them to rise so she could acknowledge and applaud their courageous work promoting women\'s rights in Afghanistan. We will send some photos around. Cheers, P ************************************** Philip Breeden Press Counselor, US Embassy London Tel: 44-(0) 20-7894-0672 Fax: 4440) 20-7491-2485 Cell: B6 Email: breedenpx@state.gov ***************************************** Thanks, please let us know if this works! Caroline and Ashley: Saba Ghori (from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan) can be reached at She is in London and in contact with the 4 Afghan Civil Society Women representatives observing today\'s conference, and understands here is a possibility of a photo/pull aside for the Afghan women with the Secretary. Of the Afghan women, three are at the media center, and one is at the civil society conference. Saba doesn\'t have a way to access the media canter/Lancaster House. If the Secretary can do this photo opp/pull aside, someone would need to meet and escort the women. Two of the women have local cell numbers: Hope you can help to coordinate with Saba and 4 Afghan women. Thanks, Anjana Saba and Modi, I have included the Secretary\'s press team Ashley Yehl and Caroline Adler on this chain. They are best placed to coordinate with Huma and Philippe on this. Sarah Jane-Mayhew, our official photographer, will be at the media center at about 1530. Please note that Embassy blackberries are very slow. (I have this message on m desk toe but it has not yet reached my bb) If Phil needs to take quick action on this please send him a text message at Best, Matt Matt, This is the email chain regarding the a possibly opportunity for the 4 Afghan women civil society representatives to meet with the Secretary and take a photo. Three of the 4 are in the media center and Saba who has been travelling with them isPhil suggested she contact Huma. If you have other thoughts on who Saba can contact let me know and I\'ll pass that info along. Saba is from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan for the U.S. Ambassador-at- Large for Global Women\'s Issues, Ambassador Melanne Verveer. Thanks, Anjana Saba, Our press office says your best bet would be to work with Huma to see if this is possible. The logistics are a challenge. Huma\'s number is Modi, Anjana J Fyi I haven\'t been able to get in. I emailed huma and she hasn\'t responded. The conference is going on right now. If the women could even meet with the Secretary for a few minutes, that would be great! Can you ask huma? I have the nos of the women who are in the conf Yes, huma told me about last night What time is the conf? Are you in? I asked her Apparently, the women gave their recommendations to S and SRAP at a reception hosted by the prince of whales last night. They urged the two not to forget @ them The conference is today (thurs). I asked mary beth googman in SRAP if I cd go and was told it was very difficult S will take a photo with the women? Do you have access to a phone? I\'m talking about the conference at which the women will be observers. Isn\'t that tomw? I want to but I\'m not accredited. I think I asked you @ this in the other email. Who could we ask to get me in? You have to get there super early, and its already 7 am here! Please advise','S Photo w/ 4 Afghan Civil Society Women FW: RE: Fw: Re:The secretary had her picture taken with the 4 women right before her press conference. She met them as she walked to the site, and then invited them to walk with her to the press conference. The four Afghan women sat together during the conference and the Secretary asked them to rise so she could acknowledge and applaud their courageous work promoting women\'s rights in Afghanistan. We will send some photos around. Cheers, P ************************************** Philip Breeden Press Counselor, US Embassy London Tel: 44-(0) 20-7894-0672 Fax: 4440) 20-7491-2485 Cell: B6 Email: breedenpx@state.gov ***************************************** Thanks, please let us know if this works! Caroline and Ashley: Saba Ghori (from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan) can be reached at She is in London and in contact with the 4 Afghan Civil Society Women representatives observing today\'s conference, and understands here is a possibility of a photo/pull aside for the Afghan women with the Secretary. Of the Afghan women, three are at the media center, and one is at the civil society conference. Saba doesn\'t have a way to access the media canter/Lancaster House. If the Secretary can do this photo opp/pull aside, someone would need to meet and escort the women. Two of the women have local cell numbers: Hope you can help to coordinate with Saba and 4 Afghan women. Thanks, Anjana Saba and Modi, I have included the Secretary\'s press team Ashley Yehl and Caroline Adler on this chain. They are best placed to coordinate with Huma and Philippe on this. Sarah Jane-Mayhew, our official photographer, will be at the media center at about 1530. Please note that Embassy blackberries are very slow. (I have this message on m desk toe but it has not yet reached my bb) If Phil needs to take quick action on this please send him a text message at Best, Matt Matt, This is the email chain regarding the a possibly opportunity for the 4 Afghan women civil society representatives to meet with the Secretary and take a photo. Three of the 4 are in the media center and Saba who has been travelling with them isPhil suggested she contact Huma. If you have other thoughts on who Saba can contact let me know and I\'ll pass that info along. Saba is from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan for the U.S. Ambassador-at- Large for Global Women\'s Issues, Ambassador Melanne Verveer. Thanks, Anjana Saba, Our press office says your best bet would be to work with Huma to see if this is possible. The logistics are a challenge. Huma\'s number is Modi, Anjana J Fyi I haven\'t been able to get in. I emailed huma and she hasn\'t responded. The conference is going on right now. If the women could even meet with the Secretary for a few minutes, that would be great! Can you ask huma? I have the nos of the women who are in the conf Yes, huma told me about last night What time is the conf? Are you in? I asked her Apparently, the women gave their recommendations to S and SRAP at a reception hosted by the prince of whales last night. They urged the two not to forget @ them The conference is today (thurs). I asked mary beth googman in SRAP if I cd go and was told it was very difficult S will take a photo with the women? Do you have access to a phone? I\'m talking about the conference at which the women will be observers. Isn\'t that tomw? I want to but I\'m not accredited. I think I asked you @ this in the other email. Who could we ask to get me in? You have to get there super early, and its already 7 am here! Please advise','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3677 - C05766534.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3677 - C05766534.txt','Lugar Remarks tonightSpeech of Senator Lugar Foreign Assistance and Development in a New Era Thursday, January 28, 2010 U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar will deliver the following speech tonight at the Society for International Development\'s annual dinner. I thank the Society for International Development, its members and its leadership - Betsy Bassan and Joe Feuer - for the work they do on development issues around the world, and for organizing this annual gala. It is unfortunate that Chairman Kerry could not be with us tonight, but I know he shares my gratitude for your recognition. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Shah for his remarks and to recognize the efforts of USAID and its new Administrator in responding to the tragic earthquake in Haiti. Dr. Shah has faced one of the most challenging crises imaginable only five days after being sworn in. The job ahead of him - in Haiti and around the globe - is monumental. I look forward to supporting his work and that of his agency in the coming years. I commend all of our responders from all government agencies for their courage, compassion, and skill as they continue their mission in Haiti, and I join all of you in extending our prayers to the people of that nation. Tonight I would like to offer a few points about where we have come from and where we might be going with regard to U.S. investments in development. The challenges of global poverty and hunger are growing at a time when worries about the sustainability of natural resources are increasing. Population growth and increased affluence in some parts of the globe will require that we more than double world food production by 2050 to keep pace. At the same time, to address environmental concerns, we will have to harvest that food from roughly the same amount of land that is in production today. The accessibility and availability of food deeply affects the health of populations. Childhood malnutrition has lifelong consequences for the productivity of individuals and nations. Poverty denies opportunity to the world\'s young people and breeds extremism and instability that spills over borders. It is not surprising that the CIA has long tracked and analyzed global food supplies as an indicator of potential conflict. There is probably not a person in this room who would disagree that development is critical for U.S. national security and that the alleviation of poverty and hunger is a key component. This is a sentiment that is shared in most parts of our government, including the Department of Defense. But even though the importance of advancing development goals is evident, constructing the most efficient, accountable, and transparent means for achieving those goals is complex and challenging. Differences of opinion exist with regard to who should be performing development functions and how these activities should be integrated into our broader foreign policy efforts. We have not reached a consensus within our government on who should be doing what, where, when and why.','Lugar Remarks tonightSpeech of Senator Lugar Foreign Assistance and Development in a New Era Thursday, January 28, 2010 U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar will deliver the following speech tonight at the Society for International Development\'s annual dinner. I thank the Society for International Development, its members and its leadership - Betsy Bassan and Joe Feuer - for the work they do on development issues around the world, and for organizing this annual gala. It is unfortunate that Chairman Kerry could not be with us tonight, but I know he shares my gratitude for your recognition. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Shah for his remarks and to recognize the efforts of USAID and its new Administrator in responding to the tragic earthquake in Haiti. Dr. Shah has faced one of the most challenging crises imaginable only five days after being sworn in. The job ahead of him - in Haiti and around the globe - is monumental. I look forward to supporting his work and that of his agency in the coming years. I commend all of our responders from all government agencies for their courage, compassion, and skill as they continue their mission in Haiti, and I join all of you in extending our prayers to the people of that nation. Tonight I would like to offer a few points about where we have come from and where we might be going with regard to U.S. investments in development. The challenges of global poverty and hunger are growing at a time when worries about the sustainability of natural resources are increasing. Population growth and increased affluence in some parts of the globe will require that we more than double world food production by 2050 to keep pace. At the same time, to address environmental concerns, we will have to harvest that food from roughly the same amount of land that is in production today. The accessibility and availability of food deeply affects the health of populations. Childhood malnutrition has lifelong consequences for the productivity of individuals and nations. Poverty denies opportunity to the world\'s young people and breeds extremism and instability that spills over borders. It is not surprising that the CIA has long tracked and analyzed global food supplies as an indicator of potential conflict. There is probably not a person in this room who would disagree that development is critical for U.S. national security and that the alleviation of poverty and hunger is a key component. This is a sentiment that is shared in most parts of our government, including the Department of Defense. But even though the importance of advancing development goals is evident, constructing the most efficient, accountable, and transparent means for achieving those goals is complex and challenging. Differences of opinion exist with regard to who should be performing development functions and how these activities should be integrated into our broader foreign policy efforts. We have not reached a consensus within our government on who should be doing what, where, when and why.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3681 - C05766540.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3681 - C05766540.txt','(AP) US Congress Party SwitchWASHINGTON - Senior House aides say freshman Democratic lawmaker Parker Griffith of Alabama is switching to the Republican Party. Griffith was narrowly elected last year from a region of northern Alabama that includes Huntsville and Decatur. President Barack Obama lost the district badly to Republican John McCain. Griffith is a radiation oncologist. His switch comes as Congress is trying to pass a much-contested health care bill. Democrats will still control the House by a substantial margin.','(AP) US Congress Party SwitchWASHINGTON - Senior House aides say freshman Democratic lawmaker Parker Griffith of Alabama is switching to the Republican Party. Griffith was narrowly elected last year from a region of northern Alabama that includes Huntsville and Decatur. President Barack Obama lost the district badly to Republican John McCain. Griffith is a radiation oncologist. His switch comes as Congress is trying to pass a much-contested health care bill. Democrats will still control the House by a substantial margin.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3682 - C05766546.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3682 - C05766546.txt','Onward!Todd-- I look forward to our next steps to deliver on our accord after we both get some sleep and a few days off. Thanks for all your great work, and my very best to you, Jen and the boys for the new year. Hillary','Onward!Todd-- I look forward to our next steps to deliver on our accord after we both get some sleep and a few days off. Thanks for all your great work, and my very best to you, Jen and the boys for the new year. Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3683 - C05766547.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3683 - C05766547.txt','Letter to LautenbergHi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time. Sincerely,','Letter to LautenbergHi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time. Sincerely,','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3684 - C05766548.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3684 - C05766548.txt','NYT OpEd on economic opportunities in HaitiFYI ? this has been in the pipeline for a while, but I understand that I am not allowed to write further articles under the terms of my USG hire. Best wishes Jean-Louis New York Times, January 29, 2010 OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR uilding Haiti\'s Economy, One Mango at a Time By PAUL COLLIER and JEAN-LOUIS WARNHOLZ IN an astonishing outpouring of generosity, nearly half of American households have donated money to help Haiti recover from the recent earthquake. The United States government and other governments around the world, for their part, have sent thousands of relief workers and have pledged 5$i billion so far. But Haitians need something more fundamental than relief from the present situation they need jobs that they can count on for years ahead. For this, the private business sector is essential. Luckily, business leaders are meeting now in Davos, Switzerland, and Haiti is prominent on their agenda. Haiti is by far the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and yet it need not be so, because unexploited economic opportunities abound there. Some of the best mangoes in the world grow in Haiti ? though too many of them rot, offshore from the world\'s largest market, for want of adequate roads and well-governed ports. Excellent coffee is grown in the Haitian mountains, but much of it is sold informally across the border to coffee producers in the Dominican Republic, who reap most of the profits. Haiti also has many qualities attractive to tourists: a warm climate magnificent white- sand beaches and turquoise water Tortuga, the famous pirate island off the northern','NYT OpEd on economic opportunities in HaitiFYI ? this has been in the pipeline for a while, but I understand that I am not allowed to write further articles under the terms of my USG hire. Best wishes Jean-Louis New York Times, January 29, 2010 OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR uilding Haiti\'s Economy, One Mango at a Time By PAUL COLLIER and JEAN-LOUIS WARNHOLZ IN an astonishing outpouring of generosity, nearly half of American households have donated money to help Haiti recover from the recent earthquake. The United States government and other governments around the world, for their part, have sent thousands of relief workers and have pledged 5$i billion so far. But Haitians need something more fundamental than relief from the present situation; they need jobs that they can count on for years ahead. For this, the private business sector is essential. Luckily, business leaders are meeting now in Davos, Switzerland, and Haiti is prominent on their agenda. Haiti is by far the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and yet it need not be so, because unexploited economic opportunities abound there. Some of the best mangoes in the world grow in Haiti ? though too many of them rot, offshore from the world\'s largest market, for want of adequate roads and well-governed ports. Excellent coffee is grown in the Haitian mountains, but much of it is sold informally across the border to coffee producers in the Dominican Republic, who reap most of the profits. Haiti also has many qualities attractive to tourists: a warm climate; magnificent white- sand beaches and turquoise water; Tortuga, the famous pirate island off the northern','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3685 - C05766550.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3685 - C05766550.txt','Letter to LautenbergThanks. The letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which','Letter to LautenbergThanks. The letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3686 - C05766551.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3686 - C05766551.txt','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableThat\'s the result of your leadership and a new model of engagement w our own people. Onward! Our Posts at work. VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au-Prince): Better with them, impossible without. --CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition... In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group.','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableThat\'s the result of your leadership and a new model of engagement w our own people. Onward! Our Posts at work. VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au-Prince): \"Better with them, impossible without.\" --CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition... In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group.\"','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3688 - C05766553.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3688 - C05766553.txt','ParadePhoto is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.','ParadePhoto is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('369 - C05758526.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\369 - C05758526.txt','All 3 calls confirmedWill I get info/names for Philipines and Indonesia? All speak english. Ops will connect. In order are: - 9am: Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo. - 9:15am: Indonesian FM Wirajuda. - 9:30am: Thai FM Kasit','All 3 calls confirmedWill I get info/names for Philipines and Indonesia? All speak english. Ops will connect. In order are: - 9am: Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo. - 9:15am: Indonesian FM Wirajuda. - 9:30am: Thai FM Kasit','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3691 - C05766557.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3691 - C05766557.txt','looking goodThere is a very elegant picture of you on the front page of the IHT. AM Anne-Marie Slaughter Director of Policy Planning U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2972','looking goodThere is a very elegant picture of you on the front page of the IHT. AM Anne-Marie Slaughter Director of Policy Planning U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2972','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3692 - C05766559.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3692 - C05766559.txt','Notes for S on Landler ChatMark Landler spoke to Jose Villarreal (the Commissioner General), Elizabeth and me in the last two days. Mark seems to be going down the same road with all three of us. At first he knew very little about the actual Expo but now he seems focused on the Secretary\'s role in bringing the USA Pavilion back to life. We all agreed that he seems to be writing a favorable story. He specifically wanted to know about her role and whether her political background helped her get there ( as opposed to a more traditional foreign affairs career Secretary). We thought that her political side helped her immediately recognize that she had a real problem with the Chinese that needed to be fixed immediately. As a problem-solving politico, she immediately went to work to fix it. He also wanted to know if she used the WJC/HRC rolodex to raise money. We said no and noted that all of the money is being raised in the business community and not by individuals. She did not go to her political fund- raising base. We did not mention it but it is interesting that many of the early big sponsors were NY based companies like GE (1 ?), Pepsi ( ), Corning, Cummins, Deloitte, NYSE, and Pfizer. He asked if S made individual calls to CEO\'s and we noted (as recd by L), the only general asks were done on conference calls or in large groups. We also noted that she never really asked for sponsorships, instead she stressed the importance of getting a formidable USA presence at the Shanghai Expo that is so important to the Chinese and will attract 70 million people. This could be the largest event in human history and will go from May 1 to October 31, 2010. Talking Points When S arrived at State, the USA and Andorra were the only two countries that did not sign a participation agreement with the Chinese. We had less than $250,000 in the bank. In just ten months, S assigned the Global Partnership Initiative office to lead the project, sent a signal to the State Department bureaucracy that this was a priority and that we would participate, named a Commissioner General, signed the participation agreement, asked Secretary Locke to break ground, raised $54.3 M to build and operate it, and visited the actual construction site in November. The Pavilion is on target to be opened in mid-April.','Notes for S on Landler ChatMark Landler spoke to Jose Villarreal (the Commissioner General), Elizabeth and me in the last two days. Mark seems to be going down the same road with all three of us. At first he knew very little about the actual Expo but now he seems focused on the Secretary\'s role in bringing the USA Pavilion back to life. We all agreed that he seems to be writing a favorable story. He specifically wanted to know about her role and whether her \"political\" background helped her get there ( as opposed to a more traditional foreign affairs \"career\" Secretary). We thought that her political side helped her immediately recognize that she had a real problem with the Chinese that needed to be fixed immediately. As a problem-solving politico, she immediately went to work to fix it. He also wanted to know if she used the WJC/HRC rolodex to raise money. We said no and noted that all of the money is being raised in the business community and not by individuals. She did not go to her political fund- raising base. We did not mention it but it is interesting that many of the early big sponsors were NY based companies like GE (1 ?), Pepsi ( ), Corning, Cummins, Deloitte, NYSE, and Pfizer. He asked if S made individual calls to CEO\'s and we noted (as recd by L), the only general \"asks\" were done on conference calls or in large groups. We also noted that she never really \"asked\" for sponsorships, instead she stressed the importance of getting a formidable USA presence at the Shanghai Expo that is so important to the Chinese and will attract 70 million people. This could be the largest event in human history and will go from May 1 to October 31, 2010. Talking Points When S arrived at State, the USA and Andorra were the only two countries that did not sign a participation agreement with the Chinese. We had less than $250,000 in the bank. In just ten months, S assigned the Global Partnership Initiative office to lead the project, sent a signal to the State Department bureaucracy that this was a priority and that we would participate, named a Commissioner General, signed the participation agreement, asked Secretary Locke to break ground, raised $54.3 M to build and operate it, and visited the actual construction site in November. The Pavilion is on target to be opened in mid-April.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3693 - C05766560.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3693 - C05766560.txt','ParadePlus - I made a new friend in Les Gelb - we have connected on our love of cats (he has 3) I second Philippe\'s take, on all counts. Photo is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.','ParadePlus - I made a new friend in Les Gelb - we have connected on our love of cats (he has 3) I second Philippe\'s take, on all counts. Photo is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3694 - C05766562.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3694 - C05766562.txt','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts.','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3695 - C05766563.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3695 - C05766563.txt','Haiti: More great work by Katie StantonHere is text Haiti\'s earthquake devastated not only lives, but whatever emergency services the barely functioning government had to offer. However, in less than seven days, a makeshift version of 911 sprung to life. It\'s a striking story of how a few tech-savvy social entrepreneurs, receptive ears in the U.S. government and hundreds of Haitian Creole-speaking strangers crowdsourced from around the world were able to help people on the ground get food or medical attention. Hours after the earthquake struck Port au Prince, 23-year-old Josh Nesbit (pictured right), who heads a non-profit delivering health care in Sub-Saharan Africa through mobile phones, thought that an SMS gateway would be critical in Haiti. He sent a tweet out asking for help. A Cameroonian managing a startup incubator in Africa, Jean Francis Ahanda, responded mentioning that a contact, Jean-Marc Castera, was headed to the command center of the Caribbean\'s largest wireless carrier Digicel that day. Within three days, they had co-opted a shortcode, 4636, that had been used for weather information in Haiti. They rushed to get several other partners like Ushahidi, which provides an open-source platform for tracking crisis communications, and Google on board. A non-profit that specializes in using technology for disaster relief, Instedd, built an emergency information system using the shortcode. On a very late Saturday night, a cobbled-together team of a half-dozen organizations or so launched \'4636\' as an emergency number. They started publicizing it on the ground in Haiti through radio stations. Haitians could text the number with messages about injuries, people trapped under rubble or reports of missing people. Some of them are desperate: My name is J my brother is working in Unicef and I live in C 11 A I have 2 people that is still alive under the building still ! Send Help! Two San Francisco-based startups, Crowdf lower and Samasource, came','Haiti: More great work by Katie StantonHere is text Haiti\'s earthquake devastated not only lives, but whatever emergency services the barely functioning government had to offer. However, in less than seven days, a makeshift version of 911 sprung to life. It\'s a striking story of how a few tech-savvy social entrepreneurs, receptive ears in the U.S. government and hundreds of Haitian Creole-speaking strangers crowdsourced from around the world were able to help people on the ground get food or medical attention. Hours after the earthquake struck Port au Prince, 23-year-old Josh Nesbit (pictured right), who heads a non-profit delivering health care in Sub-Saharan Africa through mobile phones, thought that an SMS gateway would be critical in Haiti. He sent a tweet out asking for help. A Cameroonian managing a startup incubator in Africa, Jean Francis Ahanda, responded mentioning that a contact, Jean-Marc Castera, was headed to the command center of the Caribbean\'s largest wireless carrier Digicel that day. Within three days, they had co-opted a shortcode, 4636, that had been used for weather information in Haiti. They rushed to get several other partners like Ushahidi, which provides an open-source platform for tracking crisis communications, and Google on board. A non-profit that specializes in using technology for disaster relief, Instedd, built an emergency information system using the shortcode. On a very late Saturday night, a cobbled-together team of a half-dozen organizations or so launched \'4636\' as an emergency number. They started publicizing it on the ground in Haiti through radio stations. Haitians could text the number with messages about injuries, people trapped under rubble or reports of missing people. Some of them are desperate: \"My name is J my brother is working in Unicef and I live in C 11 A I have 2 people that is still alive under the building still ! Send Help!\" Two San Francisco-based startups, Crowdf lower and Samasource, came','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3697 - C05766568.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3697 - C05766568.txt','IG report press coverageThat is great news about the A/S. I am so grateful for having had this opportunity. It has been a formative experience. Thank you for having such faith in me. Maura: This has really been great work. Thanks for keeping everyone focused and organized and together during the storm, especially after Miller left, and for providing the leadership to start implementing the changes before the report was done to create such a good outcome. In short ? thanks for stepping up and being you. Help is on the way though she likely won\'t be confirmed for a bit but you\'ve done such a great job as Acting through this process that it will be a piece of cake to stand on your head until the A/S arrives. cdm I am happy to report that thus far the press on the IG report has been as good as I could have hoped. Last night CNN.com and two PA papers (Phili Inquirer and Times Tribune) did quick same day stories. CNN.com did a surprisingly mild piece and used an old Pi quote. Today the AP ran a story after interviewing me and it turned out well ?focus on importance of the program, steps we have/will take, and acknowledgement that problems needed fixing. Sen. Casey also put out a press release giving the Department credit for taking action adding that more action is needed and he is encouraged by the new leadership of U/S McHale (that made me a little sad dog, but not enough to dampen my huge relief that this is so boring to everyone!). State Dept IG: Exchange programs need closer watch Oct 23 04:27 PM US/Eastern','IG report press coverageThat is great news about the A/S. I am so grateful for having had this opportunity. It has been a formative experience. Thank you for having such faith in me. Maura: This has really been great work. Thanks for keeping everyone focused and organized and together during the storm, especially after Miller left, and for providing the leadership to start implementing the changes before the report was done to create such a good outcome. In short ? thanks for stepping up and being you. Help is on the way though she likely won\'t be confirmed for a bit but you\'ve done such a great job as Acting through this process that it will be a piece of cake to stand on your head until the A/S arrives. cdm I am happy to report that thus far the press on the IG report has been as good as I could have hoped. Last night CNN.com and two PA papers (Phili Inquirer and Times Tribune) did quick same day stories. CNN.com did a surprisingly mild piece and used an old Pi quote. Today the AP ran a story after interviewing me and it turned out well ?focus on importance of the program, steps we have/will take, and acknowledgement that problems needed fixing. Sen. Casey also put out a press release giving the Department credit for taking action adding that more action is needed and he is encouraged \"by the new leadership of U/S McHale\" (that made me a little sad dog, but not enough to dampen my huge relief that this is so boring to everyone!). State Dept IG: Exchange programs need closer watch Oct 23 04:27 PM US/Eastern','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3698 - C05766569.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3698 - C05766569.txt','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableWill give some thought and pass along any names I can think of. Jm B5 I get back the morning of February 9 and will be in the office that afternoon. I\'ll email you and Lona a copy of my schedule. Walter Douglas and Dan Sreebney have been working with me on Haiti. Walter is in California for Victoria DeLongh\'s funeral and will be back in the office Tuesday. He has been working closely with Dan Smith on the Haiti initiative. Let me know if there is anything you need me to do from here. When will you be back so we can catch up? Also who is your right hand on all of these initiatives? I\'m copying Lona so she can work w your office for a time. Thx. Had a great conversation with Doug Hattaway Will fill you in when I see you. Also working with Amb Pascual on a new strategy for Mexicom That\'s the result of your leadership and a new model of engagement w our own people. Onward! Our Posts at work. -- VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au-Prince): Better with them, impossible without. --CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition... In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group. -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableWill give some thought and pass along any names I can think of. Jm B5 I get back the morning of February 9 and will be in the office that afternoon. I\'ll email you and Lona a copy of my schedule. Walter Douglas and Dan Sreebney have been working with me on Haiti. Walter is in California for Victoria DeLongh\'s funeral and will be back in the office Tuesday. He has been working closely with Dan Smith on the Haiti initiative. Let me know if there is anything you need me to do from here. When will you be back so we can catch up? Also who is your right hand on all of these initiatives? I\'m copying Lona so she can work w your office for a time. Thx. Had a great conversation with Doug Hattaway Will fill you in when I see you. Also working with Amb Pascual on a new strategy for Mexicom That\'s the result of your leadership and a new model of engagement w our own people. Onward! Our Posts at work. -- VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au-Prince): \"Better with them, impossible without.\" --CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition... In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group.\" -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): \"In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.\"','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3699 - C05766571.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3699 - C05766571.txt','SV: Congratulations CongratulationsB1 1.4(D) B1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) Dear Todd, thank you for this - and for our cooperation throughout. No, it has not been easy and I sense also a bit of the struggle you have been thorugh in your end. And it is not over yet. You will need to get your legislation done - and we shall have to transform a fragile Copenhagen Accord into a strong working instrument for global action on climate change. All to be accomplished before June. I look forward to be part of this drive and to be cooperating with you and your team in this regard. May be useful to touch base early in January to assess way ahead. Meanwhile, I want to assure you how much also I have come to appreciate the way you have been going about all of this. In a world and through some intense months, weeks and days where not everybody has always played cards openly, I have felt you to be one relayable force with an integrety and credibility that I never had reason to question. B1 Next time, I shall bring a book - as a token of friedship! 1.4(B) 1.4(D) All the best. Hope you get some rest over the Christmas','SV: Congratulations CongratulationsB1 1.4(D) B1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) Dear Todd, thank you for this - and for our cooperation throughout. No, it has not been easy and I sense also a bit of the struggle you have been thorugh in your end. And it is not over yet. You will need to get your legislation done - and we shall have to transform a fragile Copenhagen Accord into a strong working instrument for global action on climate change. All to be accomplished before June. I look forward to be part of this drive and to be cooperating with you and your team in this regard. May be useful to touch base early in January to assess way ahead. Meanwhile, I want to assure you how much also I have come to appreciate the way you have been going about all of this. In a world and through some intense months, weeks and days where not everybody has always played cards openly, I have felt you to be one relayable force with an integrety and credibility that I never had reason to question. B1 Next time, I shall bring a book - as a token of friedship! 1.4(B) 1.4(D) All the best. Hope you get some rest over the Christmas','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('370 - C05758527.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\370 - C05758527.txt','TestimonyI received the book from Rich, but there is no sample Q+A. Will I get that next week?','TestimonyI received the book from Rich, but there is no sample Q+A. Will I get that next week?','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3700 - C05766572.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3700 - C05766572.txt','SYG TripJim, Jack and Bill, While in Addis Ababa this weekend, SYG Ban will announce a trip to North Korea. Esther','SYG TripJim, Jack and Bill, While in Addis Ababa this weekend, SYG Ban will announce a trip to North Korea. Esther','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3701 - C05766574.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3701 - C05766574.txt','Letter to LautenbergBased on the Brazilian decision he should release the hold. Do I need to call him? FYI -- we ended up not sending the letter this afternoon because Lautenberg\'s staff was being difficult and hedging. Now, we can update and send tomorrow (if it is still required) based on latest information from tonight\'s ruling, as you had intended from the start. The letter is good to go w me. HRC.','Letter to LautenbergBased on the Brazilian decision he should release the hold. Do I need to call him? FYI -- we ended up not sending the letter this afternoon because Lautenberg\'s staff was being difficult and hedging. Now, we can update and send tomorrow (if it is still required) based on latest information from tonight\'s ruling, as you had intended from the start. The letter is good to go w me. HRC.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3702 - C05766575.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3702 - C05766575.txt','Contact Message from HR AshtonB5 - see b/I Dear Ms Mills, My name is Steven Everts and I am responsible in the Private Office of HRNP Ashton for EU-US relations (I was the one handlig the very successful meeting in Washington that the Secretary had with the HRNP on 21 Jan). I now have a more personal issue: apparently the Secretary and the HRNP spoke briefly in London The HR asked me whether there is a more personal, direct email she could use for transmitting this type of messages? From our side, the email to use would be I would be very grateful if you could send us an email which is similarly private. Many thanks for your help. Kind regards Steven Everts Private Office of HRNP Catherine Ashton','Contact Message from HR AshtonB5 - see b/I Dear Ms Mills, My name is Steven Everts and I am responsible in the Private Office of HRNP Ashton for EU-US relations (I was the one handlig the very successful meeting in Washington that the Secretary had with the HRNP on 21 Jan). I now have a more personal issue: apparently the Secretary and the HRNP spoke briefly in London The HR asked me whether there is a more personal, direct email she could use for transmitting this type of messages? From our side, the email to use would be I would be very grateful if you could send us an email which is similarly private. Many thanks for your help. Kind regards Steven Everts Private Office of HRNP Catherine Ashton','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3703 - C05766577.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3703 - C05766577.txt','ScheduleOf course! Pls ask Chris Falvo to come see me sometime.','ScheduleOf course! Pls ask Chris Falvo to come see me sometime.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3704 - C05766581.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3704 - C05766581.txt','Thank YouNice Cheryl, Thank you again for a wonderful lunch today. Along with the food (which was great!) I really appreciated the chance to sit down with everyone informally and just chat and eat. While we work with each person here on an individual basis, it is rare to have the opportunity for all of us to be in the same place at the same time with no formal agenda. You have assembled a great team -- which has both an abundance of smarts and personality ? and I\'m grateful that we had a chance to see each other one more time before we all dispersed for the holidays. Looking forward to 2010, Zia.','Thank YouNice Cheryl, Thank you again for a wonderful lunch today. Along with the food (which was great!) I really appreciated the chance to sit down with everyone informally and just chat and eat. While we work with each person here on an individual basis, it is rare to have the opportunity for all of us to be in the same place at the same time with no formal agenda. You have assembled a great team -- which has both an abundance of smarts and personality ? and I\'m grateful that we had a chance to see each other one more time before we all dispersed for the holidays. Looking forward to 2010, Zia.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3705 - C05766583.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3705 - C05766583.txt','Clearance Request: draft op-ed on UN coordination role in HaitiRemind me to discuss Cheryl, Peter Attached. Peter E. Harrell Secretary\'s Policy Planning Staff (SIP) U.S. Department of State 202.647.0724 (o)','Clearance Request: draft op-ed on UN coordination role in HaitiRemind me to discuss Cheryl, Peter Attached. Peter E. Harrell Secretary\'s Policy Planning Staff (SIP) U.S. Department of State 202.647.0724 (o)','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3706 - C05766584.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3706 - C05766584.txt','Letter to LautenbergAnd after he lifted his hold, the trade preference legislation passed the senate tonight. You probably saw they are voting on final passage on the health reform bill and debt limit increase on Thursday morning beginning at 8 am. I would expect and hope for our nominees to move after that. Based on the Brazilian decision he should release the hold. Do I need to call him? FYI -- we ended up not sending the letter this afternoon because Lautenberg\'s staff was being difficult and hedging. Now, we can update and send tomorrow (if it is still required) based on latest information from tonight\'s ruling, as you had intended from the start. The letter is good to go w me. HRC.','Letter to LautenbergAnd after he lifted his hold, the trade preference legislation passed the senate tonight. You probably saw they are voting on final passage on the health reform bill and debt limit increase on Thursday morning beginning at 8 am. I would expect and hope for our nominees to move after that. Based on the Brazilian decision he should release the hold. Do I need to call him? FYI -- we ended up not sending the letter this afternoon because Lautenberg\'s staff was being difficult and hedging. Now, we can update and send tomorrow (if it is still required) based on latest information from tonight\'s ruling, as you had intended from the start. The letter is good to go w me. HRC.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3707 - C05766585.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3707 - C05766585.txt','Haiti tentsFyi HRC will surely follow up but Kouchner raised again the need for 200k tents and said France only has 1k to send. Assume you\'re all over this, but fyi.','Haiti tentsFyi HRC will surely follow up but Kouchner raised again the need for 200k tents and said France only has 1k to send. Assume you\'re all over this, but fyi.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3708 - C05766588.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3708 - C05766588.txt','SYG to announce trip More - SYG to announce trip SYG TripFor HRC. Additional information: UN U/SYG Pascoe is expected to leave on the DPRK trip around Feb. 9. The SYG will announce it this weekend. Jim, Jack and Bill, While in Addis Ababa this weekend, SYG Ban will announce a trip to North Korea. Esther','SYG to announce trip More - SYG to announce trip SYG TripFor HRC. Additional information: UN U/SYG Pascoe is expected to leave on the DPRK trip around Feb. 9. The SYG will announce it this weekend. Jim, Jack and Bill, While in Addis Ababa this weekend, SYG Ban will announce a trip to North Korea. Esther','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3709 - C05766591.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3709 - C05766591.txt','ParadeLove it!! Photo is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.','ParadeLove it!! Photo is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('371 - C05758528.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\371 - C05758528.txt','Are you still hereOr already in NY? Pis call me when you can. Thx.','Are you still hereOr already in NY? Pis call me when you can. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3711 - C05766597.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3711 - C05766597.txt','More addresses neededPosnerM H @state.gov 202-647-2126 work PallyMM@state.gov (202) 647-6427 work I\'m working on getting cell numbers for you. What is Mike Posner\'s address and numbers?','More addresses neededPosnerM H @state.gov 202-647-2126 work PallyMM@state.gov (202) 647-6427 work I\'m working on getting cell numbers for you. What is Mike Posner\'s address and numbers?','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3712 - C05766599.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3712 - C05766599.txt','More addresses neededMike posner additional numbers Ill make sure these are all saved in your bb on monday. What is Mike Posner\'s address and numbers?','More addresses neededMike posner additional numbers Ill make sure these are all saved in your bb on monday. What is Mike Posner\'s address and numbers?','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3713 - C05766601.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3713 - C05766601.txt','QuestionFirst, Happy New Year to Jen and Stern clan. Hope to talk soon about our way forward for 2010. I received the following email from Jairem Ramesh over the holidays. I intend to respond in kind but wanted to run by you for advice. Thx. HRC--- Dear Madam Secretary of State: It was wonderful catching up with you in Copenhagen. The opportunity to interact with President Obama and you at the very last minute to salvage the Copenhagen Accord at the US-BASIC Summit Meeting was fantastic and unforgettable for me personally. I am still reeling from that historic 75 minutes!!','QuestionFirst, Happy New Year to Jen and Stern clan. Hope to talk soon about our way forward for 2010. I received the following email from Jairem Ramesh over the holidays. I intend to respond in kind but wanted to run by you for advice. Thx. HRC--- Dear Madam Secretary of State: It was wonderful catching up with you in Copenhagen. The opportunity to interact with President Obama and you at the very last minute to salvage the Copenhagen Accord at the US-BASIC Summit Meeting was fantastic and unforgettable for me personally. I am still reeling from that historic 75 minutes!!','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3714 - C05766604.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3714 - C05766604.txt','4636 and state getting a lot of good press -- now in the GuardianFyi http://www.guardian.co.uldnews/datab1og/2010/jan/29/haiti-crowdsourcing Even has a screen shot of dipnote! How to Friday: How to build a crisis reporting system Developers, technologists and volunteers around the world came together to build a crisis reporting for Haiti. Here\'s how they did it ? Comments (1) ? Buzz up! Digg it The Ushahidi crowdsourced crisis reporting in Haiti Technologists around the world came together and rapidly built a system for Haitians to request help in the wake of devastating earthquake. Using the internet to organise themselves, developers, communications experts and humanitarian organisations created a system to gather emergency requests using text messages that won praise from emergency officials and support from the US State Department. Hours after the quake, Josh Nesbit, who heads up a non-profit using mobile phones to help deliver medical care in Africa, heads sent this tweet: Reaching out to FrontlineSMS users in #Haiti with hopes of establishing local SMS gateway for http://haiti.ushahidi.com','4636 and state getting a lot of good press -- now in the GuardianFyi http://www.guardian.co.uldnews/datab1og/2010/jan/29/haiti-crowdsourcing Even has a screen shot of dipnote! How to Friday: How to build a crisis reporting system Developers, technologists and volunteers around the world came together to build a crisis reporting for Haiti. Here\'s how they did it ? Comments (1) ? Buzz up! Digg it The Ushahidi crowdsourced crisis reporting in Haiti Technologists around the world came together and rapidly built a system for Haitians to request help in the wake of devastating earthquake. Using the internet to organise themselves, developers, communications experts and humanitarian organisations created a system to gather emergency requests using text messages that won praise from emergency officials and support from the US State Department. Hours after the quake, Josh Nesbit, who heads up a non-profit using mobile phones to help deliver medical care in Africa, heads sent this tweet: Reaching out to FrontlineSMS users in #Haiti with hopes of establishing local SMS gateway for http://haiti.ushahidi.com','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3715 - C05766606.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3715 - C05766606.txt','NIHere\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.','NIHere\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3716 - C05766609.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3716 - C05766609.txt','Happy New Year!Happy New Year to you as well! It\'s been an honor to work for you. I\'m excited -- and bracing -- for the work ahead. As for business, I\'ve sent along the outline for the year-end POTUS report and the first weekly Af-Pak report. Jake--I hope you and the Sullivan clan had a glorious and joyous holiday and that you\'re revved up for 2010! Thanks for all you did to make this past year a successful launch. Now, the hard work starts as we try to deliver. But, it\'s no hyperbole to say you are a joy to work. Onward--and upward! H','Happy New Year!Happy New Year to you as well! It\'s been an honor to work for you. I\'m excited -- and bracing -- for the work ahead. As for business, I\'ve sent along the outline for the year-end POTUS report and the first weekly Af-Pak report. Jake--I hope you and the Sullivan clan had a glorious and joyous holiday and that you\'re revved up for 2010! Thanks for all you did to make this past year a successful launch. Now, the hard work starts as we try to deliver. But, it\'s no hyperbole to say you are a joy to work. Onward--and upward! H','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3717 - C05766611.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3717 - C05766611.txt','Latest on Goldman DecisionSubject: Latest on Goldman Decision Ops just passed us the following on latest developments in the Goldman case, courtesy of our Embassy in Brasilia: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate a voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Ops just passed us the following on latest developments in the Goldman case, courtesy of our Embassy in Brasilia: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate a voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement.','Latest on Goldman DecisionSubject: Latest on Goldman Decision Ops just passed us the following on latest developments in the Goldman case, courtesy of our Embassy in Brasilia: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate a \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Ops just passed us the following on latest developments in the Goldman case, courtesy of our Embassy in Brasilia: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate a \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3719 - C05766616.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3719 - C05766616.txt','OSCE Ministerialfyi Hi Cheryl ? hope you had a great Thanksgiving! At the retreat last week, S told me she really hoped I could go to the OSCE Ministerial with Jim S next week. I told her I\'d check with H, given that I could be announced soon. I just found out on Wednesday that it\'s likely I\'ll be announced early next week, so I\'ve told Jim I won\'t be going with him (much as I\'d like to...). Best, Ian Ian ? Our nominations wallah ? perhaps you have met him already, Miguel Rodriguez ? agrees with my gut that, if you are announced before the trip next week, you should probably send someone else in your place. Even though your day job gives you every reason to go, as soon as you are public you want to avoid any gesture that a Senator could interpret as presuming advice and consent. Matt','OSCE Ministerialfyi Hi Cheryl ? hope you had a great Thanksgiving! At the retreat last week, S told me she really hoped I could go to the OSCE Ministerial with Jim S next week. I told her I\'d check with H, given that I could be announced soon. I just found out on Wednesday that it\'s likely I\'ll be announced early next week, so I\'ve told Jim I won\'t be going with him (much as I\'d like to...). Best, Ian Ian ? Our nominations wallah ? perhaps you have met him already, Miguel Rodriguez ? agrees with my gut that, if you are announced before the trip next week, you should probably send someone else in your place. Even though your day job gives you every reason to go, as soon as you are public you want to avoid any gesture that a Senator could interpret as presuming advice and consent. Matt','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('372 - C05758530.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\372 - C05758530.txt','DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALL - a quick addition DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALLCan you talk? See belovs I did not copy jim b/c I do not want to out johna for going outside the Hines of authority chain. Cdm Cdm Cheryl- I\'ve been sitting in on these conference calls. Best, Johna Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 05/15/2029','DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALL - a quick addition DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALLCan you talk? See belovs I did not copy jim b/c I do not want to out johna for going outside the Hines of authority chain. Cdm Cdm Cheryl- I\'ve been sitting in on these conference calls. Best, Johna Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 05/15/2029','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3720 - C05766618.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3720 - C05766618.txt','Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local timeImportance: High fyi Importance: High Cheryl Brazil is 3 hours ahead of DC And the 1000 [our time] turnover has not yet taken place H/W report from our first-rate senior consular officer in Brazil and then some interesting backup [in two parts] 1300 Local Time [1000 EST] Report I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details oh that yet. Will pass more information as soon as we have it. Planning for all contingencies. BACKGROUND o Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal','Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local timeImportance: High fyi Importance: High Cheryl Brazil is 3 hours ahead of DC And the 1000 [our time] turnover has not yet taken place H/W report from our first-rate senior consular officer in Brazil and then some interesting backup [in two parts] 1300 Local Time [1000 EST] Report I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details oh that yet. Will pass more information as soon as we have it. Planning for all contingencies. BACKGROUND o Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3721 - C05766619.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3721 - C05766619.txt','NIIt\'s 745 pm -- they\'re still talking. British think it\'s reasonably positive. Welcome news. Pis keep me updated w what you hear. Thx. Here\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.','NIIt\'s 745 pm -- they\'re still talking. British think it\'s reasonably positive. Welcome news. Pis keep me updated w what you hear. Thx. Here\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3722 - C05766621.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3722 - C05766621.txt','Father BeirneSounds great. Will do. When he comes in January let\'s have him for lunch w a small group including Mark Landler.','Father BeirneSounds great. Will do. When he comes in January let\'s have him for lunch w a small group including Mark Landler.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3723 - C05766622.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3723 - C05766622.txt','When do you want to talk today or tomorrow?Sorry - been on calls all day re coordination for haiti How about 8am or 830am sun? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','When do you want to talk today or tomorrow?Sorry - been on calls all day re coordination for haiti How about 8am or 830am sun? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3724 - C05766623.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3724 - C05766623.txt','Xmas TYsThank you so much - it\'s a pleasure and an honor! I\'ll get to work on these first thing tomorrow morning and I\'ll consult with Huma to fill in the blanks. Have a safe trip back to DC! > H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> Rob-- First, Happy New Year and thank you for all of your great work this past year. It is a treat having you on our team, and I\'m looking forward to an even better 2010. Also, pls let me know if you have any ideas about how we could improve our processes and products. Thanks for everything.','Xmas TYsThank you so much - it\'s a pleasure and an honor! I\'ll get to work on these first thing tomorrow morning and I\'ll consult with Huma to fill in the blanks. Have a safe trip back to DC! >; H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> Rob-- First, Happy New Year and thank you for all of your great work this past year. It is a treat having you on our team, and I\'m looking forward to an even better 2010. Also, pls let me know if you have any ideas about how we could improve our processes and products. Thanks for everything.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3725 - C05766624.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3725 - C05766624.txt','Memo for meeting with Melanne on Options forFYI ? Meeting with Melanne and Margaret on Monday. cdm Cheryl, Below and attached are a draft memo on options for with Melanne as soon as possible. Margaret in preparation for a meeting we should have Cheryl Mills and Melanne Verveer Margaret Carpenter November 26, 2009 However, after meeting with in the Clinton Administration) and after the prospects for a full-time position at State became unlikely, she proposed in May that she work as a consultant Date: for three-to-four months a year to prepare for and attend the session.','Memo for meeting with Melanne on Options forFYI ? Meeting with Melanne and Margaret on Monday. cdm Cheryl, Below and attached are a draft memo on options for with Melanne as soon as possible. Margaret in preparation for a meeting we should have Cheryl Mills and Melanne Verveer Margaret Carpenter November 26, 2009 However, after meeting with in the Clinton Administration) and after the prospects for a full-time position at State became unlikely, she proposed in May that she work as a consultant Date: for three-to-four months a year to prepare for and attend the session.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3726 - C05766628.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3726 - C05766628.txt','HondurasWith your permission, we are changing the statement to spokesman\'s name rather than yours. Makes it a more generic statement of U.S. policy and holds you in reserve. We have tweaked the first paragraph to make clear our expectation. On Mexico, consensus is that a call is worthwhile, but we will get you an updated call sheet that accounts for intervening events. The remaining Honduras related call sheets are also coming your way. Please let me know if I can help with anything else.','HondurasWith your permission, we are changing the statement to spokesman\'s name rather than yours. Makes it a more generic statement of U.S. policy and holds you in reserve. We have tweaked the first paragraph to make clear our expectation. On Mexico, consensus is that a call is worthwhile, but we will get you an updated call sheet that accounts for intervening events. The remaining Honduras related call sheets are also coming your way. Please let me know if I can help with anything else.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3727 - C05766630.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3727 - C05766630.txt','Northern IrelandAccording to Woodward, the likely announcement as been delayed till 3 p.m. (Belfast time) due to the need for additional consultations ? between SF and DUP and then DUP with its Assembly and MP caucus. Time of announcement may be further pushed back. Will keep you informed.','Northern IrelandAccording to Woodward, the likely announcement as been delayed till 3 p.m. (Belfast time) due to the need for additional consultations ? between SF and DUP and then DUP with its Assembly and MP caucus. Time of announcement may be further pushed back. Will keep you informed.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3728 - C05766631.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3728 - C05766631.txt','Pls don\'t forward my last email Pis don\'t forward my last emailOf course. I will not forward any of your emails and I appreciate your sending notes on issues you want to make sure we are tracking! Cheryl and Raj--I sent you emails forward to anyone and delete after reading. Thx. before removing their email info so pis do not','Pls don\'t forward my last email Pis don\'t forward my last emailOf course. I will not forward any of your emails and I appreciate your sending notes on issues you want to make sure we are tracking! Cheryl and Raj--I sent you emails forward to anyone and delete after reading. Thx. before removing their email info so pis do not','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3729 - C05766632.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3729 - C05766632.txt','Iraq TimingI had a message from Jim Jeffrey asking about timing for Iraq. I saw that as a good sign. I told him that I assumed it was post-election/summer, but that I would check. Please advise if that is not accurate. Nancy Nancy J. Powell Director General of the Foreign Service. and Director of Human Resources Room 6218 202-647-9898','Iraq TimingI had a message from Jim Jeffrey asking about timing for Iraq. I saw that as a good sign. I told him that I assumed it was post-election/summer, but that I would check. Please advise if that is not accurate. Nancy Nancy J. Powell Director General of the Foreign Service. and Director of Human Resources Room 6218 202-647-9898','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('373 - C05758531.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\373 - C05758531.txt','Let me clarify my prior emailThere are Qs+As thru out the briefing book but not yet a document of the most likely/contentious ones. That\'s what I\'m looking to get next week. Thx.','Let me clarify my prior emailThere are Qs+As thru out the briefing book but not yet a document of the most likely/contentious ones. That\'s what I\'m looking to get next week. Thx.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3730 - C05766633.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3730 - C05766633.txt','Fw:You keep asking what she is doing there - I am not sure though I know I had her itinerary b/f she left - will try to find it','Fw:You keep asking what she is doing there - I am not sure though I know I had her itinerary b/f she left - will try to find it','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3731 - C05766634.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3731 - C05766634.txt','Call from Sam LewisI would like to keep this close hold please: Former Panamanian VP/FM Sam Lewis just called to say he and former President Torrijos have been talking informally to Presidents Colom, Funes and Ortega. He said all three are concerned about finding a way forward in Honduras and that they realize elections must be part of the picture. They think the president-elect of Honduras will have a chance to pursue national reconciliation, including a unity government. They also said the region needs better mechanisms to head off coups and wondered about amending the IADC. I told Sam about our step by step package approach and the vital role of elections in that package. Keep an eye out for our statement today, I added. We have always believed in changing the Honduran dynamic one move at a time -- he agreed. I noted that many Hondurans have talked of an eventual national dialogue to address social inclusion. Sam said Pathways could be a great vehicle for Honduras in that regard, and I said we were already looking at the Honduran chairmanship of Pathways Working Group One as an opportune way forward. In the short run, I said, it would be important for Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua to avoid negative statements about the elections and to say positive things after Monday if the vote goes smoothly. Sam agreed to pass that message and said he would stay in touch. ck','Call from Sam LewisI would like to keep this close hold please: Former Panamanian VP/FM Sam Lewis just called to say he and former President Torrijos have been talking informally to Presidents Colom, Funes and Ortega. He said all three are concerned about finding a way forward in Honduras and that they realize elections must be part of the picture. They think the president-elect of Honduras will have a chance to pursue national reconciliation, including a unity government. They also said the region needs better mechanisms to head off coups and wondered about amending the IADC. I told Sam about our step by step package approach and the vital role of elections in that package. Keep an eye out for our statement today, I added. We have always believed in changing the Honduran dynamic one move at a time -- he agreed. I noted that many Hondurans have talked of an eventual national dialogue to address social inclusion. Sam said Pathways could be a great vehicle for Honduras in that regard, and I said we were already looking at the Honduran chairmanship of Pathways Working Group One as an opportune way forward. In the short run, I said, it would be important for Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua to avoid negative statements about the elections and to say positive things after Monday if the vote goes smoothly. Sam agreed to pass that message and said he would stay in touch. ck','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3732 - C05766635.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3732 - C05766635.txt','10 AmCits arrested with 33 children, headed to DR. Now under arrest in Port au 10 AmCits arrested with 33 children, headed to DR. Now under arrest in Port au Prince 10 AmCits arrested with 33 orphansPrince Attachments: nIcrhaitianorphanrescuemission.pdf Heads up - will forward more as known I am seeking more information about this but want to let you know before the 5pm call that 10 Amcits were reportedly arrested by Haitian police near the DR border with 33 Haitian children whom they reportedly planned to take to an orphanage they are establishing in the DR. They are currently under arrest at a PAP police station or, according to one report, at the Justice Building near the airport. The whereabouts of the children is unknown. The group is called the New Life Children Refuge America Organization (NLCR). Bill Bistransky found the attached Plan of Action(P0A) on their web site when he googled that name. As he notes, either today\'s arrest is their second run into Haiti to get children, or their original schedule is off. Michele Consular Affairs was notified by the Embassy duty officer in Santo Domingo of the arrest of 10 Amcits from Idaho by Haitian police. They were attempting to take 33 \'orphans\' to Santo Domingo for the stated purpose of establishing an orphanage to care for the children. The Americans are in the custody of the Haitian police. We have no information about the whereabouts of the 33 orphans. Joleen Schweitzer','10 AmCits arrested with 33 children, headed to DR. Now under arrest in Port au 10 AmCits arrested with 33 children, headed to DR. Now under arrest in Port au Prince 10 AmCits arrested with 33 orphansPrince Attachments: nIcrhaitianorphanrescuemission.pdf Heads up - will forward more as known I am seeking more information about this but want to let you know before the 5pm call that 10 Amcits were reportedly arrested by Haitian police near the DR border with 33 Haitian children whom they reportedly planned to take to an orphanage they are establishing in the DR. They are currently under arrest at a PAP police station or, according to one report, at \"the Justice Building near the airport.\" The whereabouts of the children is unknown. The group is called the New Life Children Refuge America Organization (NLCR). Bill Bistransky found the attached \"Plan of Action\"(P0A) on their web site when he googled that name. As he notes, either today\'s arrest is their second run into Haiti to get children, or their original schedule is off. Michele Consular Affairs was notified by the Embassy duty officer in Santo Domingo of the arrest of 10 Amcits from Idaho by Haitian police. They were attempting to take 33 \'orphans\' to Santo Domingo for the stated purpose of establishing an orphanage to care for the children. The Americans are in the custody of the Haitian police. We have no information about the whereabouts of the 33 orphans. Joleen Schweitzer','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3735 - C05766641.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3735 - C05766641.txt','H: Latest NI bulletin. SidShaun just called to say matters are held up because Robinson, who is completely committed to resolution, is dealing with his party, of which a majority but not all are behind him. Shaun wants this information conveyed only to you, kept outside the system, and he says he\'ll be in touch. Sid','H: Latest NI bulletin. SidShaun just called to say matters are held up because Robinson, who is completely committed to resolution, is dealing with his party, of which a majority but not all are behind him. Shaun wants this information conveyed only to you, kept outside the system, and he says he\'ll be in touch. Sid','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3736 - C05766642.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3736 - C05766642.txt','Three Call Sheets -- Argentina, Peru, UruguayAttachments: 112709 Argentine FM Call Sheet.doc 112709 Peruvian FM.DOC 112709 Uruguayan FM Call Sheet.doc Hrc - did jake or anyone discuss calling Argentina, uruguay and Peru on both honduras and copenhagen issues? Calls could take place tomorrow. I\'ve attached call sheets for oscar to print for you. Please let us know if u want to schedule. Huma, Attached are three calls sheets for calls with the foreign ministers from Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. Jake had told us that these calls should happen by tomorrow. Please inform Ops if/when they should book these calls. Thanks, Zia.','Three Call Sheets -- Argentina, Peru, UruguayAttachments: 112709 Argentine FM Call Sheet.doc; 112709 Peruvian FM.DOC; 112709 Uruguayan FM Call Sheet.doc Hrc - did jake or anyone discuss calling Argentina, uruguay and Peru on both honduras and copenhagen issues? Calls could take place tomorrow. I\'ve attached call sheets for oscar to print for you. Please let us know if u want to schedule. Huma, Attached are three calls sheets for calls with the foreign ministers from Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. Jake had told us that these calls should happen by tomorrow. Please inform Ops if/when they should book these calls. Thanks, Zia.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3738 - C05766648.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3738 - C05766648.txt','(AP) Haiti PM: U.S. Baptists knew removing kids was wrongfyi PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) - Haiti\'s prime minister says it\'s clear to him that the 10 U.S. Baptists who tried to take 33 Haitian children out of the quake-ravaged country knew what they were doing was wrong. Prime Minister Max Bellerive also tells The Associated Press his country is open to having the Americans tried in the United States. Bellerive says some of the children have parents who are alive. The government is attempting to locate them. He says a judicial system needs to determine whether the Americans were acting in good faith, as they claim, or are child traffickers. The Americans are mostly from Idaho. They have been held since being arrested January 29 trying to enter the Dominican Republic with the children. Justin Deyo S/ES-0 Operations Specialist 202-647-1512','(AP) Haiti PM: U.S. Baptists knew removing kids was wrongfyi PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) - Haiti\'s prime minister says it\'s clear to him that the 10 U.S. Baptists who tried to take 33 Haitian children out of the quake-ravaged country \"knew what they were doing was wrong.\" Prime Minister Max Bellerive also tells The Associated Press his country is open to having the Americans tried in the United States. Bellerive says some of the children have parents who are alive. The government is attempting to locate them. He says a judicial system needs to determine whether the Americans were acting in good faith, as they claim, or are child traffickers. The Americans are mostly from Idaho. They have been held since being arrested January 29 trying to enter the Dominican Republic with the children. Justin Deyo S/ES-0 Operations Specialist 202-647-1512','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('374 - C05758532.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\374 - C05758532.txt','Sri Lanka updateThx. Pls keep me updated. Sir, 1 1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 05/15/2029','Sri Lanka updateThx. Pls keep me updated. Sir, 1 1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 05/15/2029','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3740 - C05766651.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3740 - C05766651.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman Decisionfyi Dan I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2\'d Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Damour will continue to update as events progress. -Phil! Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: o Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. o Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. o David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at STJ will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. ? The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. ? BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. ? We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. ? We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 008 which for us means 7-8am. ? We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: ? STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. ? The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. ? The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. ? Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman Decisionfyi Dan I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2\'d Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Damour will continue to update as events progress. -Phil! Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: o Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. o Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. o David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at STJ will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. ? The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. ? BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. ? We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. ? We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 008 which for us means 7-8am. ? We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: ? STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. ? The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. ? The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. ? Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3741 - C05766652.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3741 - C05766652.txt','Defense Trade Cooperation TreatiesCheryl, Jake, Piper, Alice and Maureen, As State transmitted its QFRs to the Committee last week, we have now fulfilled our commitments to the Committee on these treaties. Bob Harris','Defense Trade Cooperation TreatiesCheryl, Jake, Piper, Alice and Maureen, As State transmitted its QFRs to the Committee last week, we have now fulfilled our commitments to the Committee on these treaties. 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This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo ? has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionSet for 12:30 You are calling redswitch from your black ste phone 202-647-5926 When is Steinberg call? fyi Dan? Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo ? has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3743 - C05766658.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3743 - C05766658.txt','Secure faxOk. When will I call Okada? Kusa? Robinson and McGuinness? Kouchener? In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke','Secure faxOk. When will I call Okada? Kusa? Robinson and McGuinness? Kouchener? In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3744 - C05766659.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3744 - C05766659.txt','Secure faxOnly Napolitano memo came thru. In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke','Secure faxOnly Napolitano memo came thru. In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3745 - C05766663.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3745 - C05766663.txt','WaterFormer Dep Secretary of State John Whitehead has a private sector group working on water. Pls be sure he is contacted as part of our planning.','WaterFormer Dep Secretary of State John Whitehead has a private sector group working on water. Pls be sure he is contacted as part of our planning.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3748 - C05766666.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3748 - C05766666.txt','update on 10 arresteesHere is info received from TF1, much of it not yet confirmed. TF1 is calling wife of arrestee in Idaho and NLCR rep in Cabrete, DR. Resending as I got non-deliverable messages CA TF-1 Representative TF5 rec\'d a call from in the justice building near the airport. reporting about 10 arrestees. Says they are currently I called Driver (wife of arrestee He gave me these contact numbers: Group also called Haiti Sharing Jesus Ministry, Inc. Orphanage run by Haitian priest Church from Meridien, Idaho already supported this orphanage. contacted Idaho church and said that he could no longer care for the children. The group had already started construction of an orphanage in Cabrete(sp) in the DR. The plan was to take the children to Cabrete and house them in a hotel the group had rented until the orphanage was complete. They were arrested at the border, waiting for permission for the DR consulate to take the children into the DR. It is not clear if they were seeking permission to remove the children form Haiti. states that the 10 have been sentenced for kidnapping. A asked if meant charged, but he said sentenced.','update on 10 arresteesHere is info received from TF1, much of it not yet confirmed. TF1 is calling wife of arrestee in Idaho and NLCR rep in Cabrete, DR. Resending as I got non-deliverable messages CA TF-1 Representative TF5 rec\'d a call from in the justice building near the airport. reporting about 10 arrestees. Says they are currently I called Driver (wife of arrestee He gave me these contact numbers: Group also called Haiti Sharing Jesus Ministry, Inc. Orphanage run by Haitian priest Church from Meridien, Idaho already supported this orphanage. contacted Idaho church and said that he could no longer care for the children. The group had already started construction of an orphanage in Cabrete(sp) in the DR. The plan was to take the children to Cabrete and house them in a hotel the group had rented until the orphanage was complete. They were arrested at the border, waiting for permission for the DR consulate to take the children into the DR. It is not clear if they were seeking permission to remove the children form Haiti. states that the 10 have been \"sentenced\" for kidnapping. A asked if meant charged, but he said sentenced.','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3749 - C05766667.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3749 - C05766667.txt','can you hang up the fax line, they will call again and try faxI thought it was supposed to be off hook to work?','can you hang up the fax line, they will call again and try faxI thought it was supposed to be off hook to work?','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('375 - C05758535.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\375 - C05758535.txt','I just faxed latest barnard draft for you to review.Thx. Anything else going on?','I just faxed latest barnard draft for you to review.Thx. Anything else going on?','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3750 - C05766668.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3750 - C05766668.txt','can you hang up the fax line, they will call again and try faxI did. Yes but hang up one more time. So they can reestablish the line. I thought it was supposed to be off hook to work?','can you hang up the fax line, they will call again and try faxI did. Yes but hang up one more time. So they can reestablish the line. I thought it was supposed to be off hook to work?','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3752 - C05766670.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3752 - C05766670.txt','can you hang up the fax line, they will call again and try faxStill nothing. Call Oscar if they need help. I\'ll be out of pocket for an hour or so. Just pick up phone and hang it up. And leave it hung up. I did. Yes but hang up one more time. So they can reestablish the line. I thought it was supposed to be off hook to work?','can you hang up the fax line, they will call again and try faxStill nothing. Call Oscar if they need help. I\'ll be out of pocket for an hour or so. Just pick up phone and hang it up. And leave it hung up. I did. Yes but hang up one more time. So they can reestablish the line. I thought it was supposed to be off hook to work?','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3753 - C05766672.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3753 - C05766672.txt','Secure faxB6 Because of time difference, reaching all the embassies is challenging but I can type up something quickly and send somethig latter this afternoon so long as you know its all completely tentative. lm doing a call in a few minutes with and then have a call with phil Gordon to review EUR priorities cause we will be in Europe in less than a month, and it turns out that merkel is less flexible with dates than we thought. When will you be ready to talk schedule? Yes line dropped Rest is coming now Only Napolitano memo came thru. In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano','Secure faxB6 Because of time difference, reaching all the embassies is challenging but I can type up something quickly and send somethig latter this afternoon so long as you know its all completely tentative. lm doing a call in a few minutes with and then have a call with phil Gordon to review EUR priorities cause we will be in Europe in less than a month, and it turns out that merkel is less flexible with dates than we thought. When will you be ready to talk schedule? Yes line dropped Rest is coming now Only Napolitano memo came thru. In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3754 - C05766673.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3754 - C05766673.txt','H: BREAKTHROUGH IN NI TALKS! SidAttachments: hrc memo ni breakthrough 013010.docx CONFIDENTIAL January 30, 2010 For: Hillary','H: BREAKTHROUGH IN NI TALKS! 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During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: \"...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.\"','2016-08-01 09:54:50'),('3757 - C05766678.txt','C:\\Users\\D056937\\Desktop\\Masterthesis\\hillary_fede\\output_fede\\3757 - C05766678.txt','Out of Office AutoReply:I am currently out of the office and will be checking e-mail periodically. If you need immediate assistance, please call 202-647-9573.','Out of Office AutoReply:I am currently out of the office and will be checking e-mail periodically. 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Sounds real--cross your fingers. Let me know what you hear. CONFIDENTIAL January 30, 2010 For: Hillary','2016-08-01 09:54:50');
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'),('Climate'),('Climate_change'),('Climate_Change_Agreement'),('Clinch_fighting'),('Clinical_Global_Impression'),('Clinton_Foundation'),('Clint_Williamson'),('Cloakroom'),('Closed-ended_question'),('Close_to_the_Edge_(Yes_album)'),('Cloture'),('Cloud_Data_Management_Interface'),('Club_foot'),('Clueless_(film)'),('CME_Group'),('CNET'),('CNN'),('CNN_en_Español'),('Coca-Cola'),('CoDel'),('Code_of_Federal_Regulations'),('Coefficient_of_determination'),('Coela'),('Coercion'),('Coffee'),('Cold_War'),('Colin_Powell'),('Collage'),('Collateral_damage'),('Collin_Peterson'),('Colombia'),('Colombo'),('Colonel'),('Colonialism'),('Color'),('Colorado'),('Come_In_on_This'),('Come_Monday'),('Come_On_Over_(Shania_Twain_album)'),('Command_and_control'),('Command_center'),('Commencement_speech'),('Committee'),('Committee_of_100_(United_States)'),('Communism'),('Communist_Party_of_Chile'),('Community_for_Democracy_and_Rights_of_Nations'),('Community_of_Democracies'),('Compact_of_Free_Association'),('Compassionate_release'),('Comprehensive_Nuclear-Test-Ban_Treaty'),('Comprehensive_Peace_Agreement'),('Computer-generated_imagery'),('Computer_virus'),('Conakry'),('Concussion'),('Condoleezza_Rice'),('Conference_call'),('CONFIG.SYS'),('Conformity'),('Congressional_Black_Caucus'),('Congressional_Budget_Office'),('Congressional_caucus'),('Congressional_Quarterly'),('Congressional_Record'),('Connecticut'),('Connie_Hedegaard'),('Connie_Mack_III'),('Conservatism'),('Conservative_Party_(UK)'),('Consigliere'),('Conspiracy_(criminal)'),('Conspiracy_theory'),('Constable'),('Constituent_assembly'),('Constituent_country'),('Constitution'),('Constitutional_crisis'),('Constitution_of_Afghanistan'),('Constitution_of_Honduras'),('Constructive_dismissal'),('Consul_(representative)'),('Container_ship'),('Continuing_medical_education'),('Contract'),('Contras'),('Conversation'),('Coordinator_for_Counterterrorism'),('Copán'),('Copenhagen'),('Copenhagen_Accord'),('Copyright_infringement'),('Corfu'),('Cornwall,_Ontario'),('Corporate_Council_on_Africa'),('Corporate_raid'),('Corporation'),('Correlation_and_dependence'),('Correspondent'),('Corruption_in_Afghanistan'),('Costa_Rica'),('Côte-dOr'),('Cotton'),('Council_on_Foreign_Relations'),('Counselor-in-Training'),('Counselor_of_the_United_States_Department_of_State'),('Countdown_with_Keith_Olbermann'),('Counter-terrorism'),('Count_Your_Blessings_(Instead_of_Sheep)'),('Coup_détat'),('Craigslist'),('Craig_Kelly_(actor)'),('Credit_score'),('Crime'),('Crimes_against_humanity'),('Criminal_procedure'),('Critical_point_(mathematics)'),('Critical_point_(thermodynamics)'),('Croatia'),('Croatia_Summit'),('Crowdsourcing'),('Crown_prince'),('Crown_Publishing_Group'),('Cuba'),('Culture'),('Cummins'),('Curb_Your_Enthusiasm'),('Currency'),('Cyprus'),('Cyrenaica'),('Czech_Republic'),('Daily_call_sheet'),('Dakar'),('Damascus'),('Dambisa_Moyo'),('Damian_McBride'),('Damnably'),('Damour_massacre'),('Danbury,_Connecticut'),('Daniel_7'),('Daniel_B._Shapiro'),('Daniel_Baer'),('Daniel_Benjamin'),('Daniel_C._Kurtzer'),('Daniel_Inouye'),('Daniel_Levy_(businessman)'),('Daniel_Levy_(politician)'),('Daniel_OBrien_(comedian)'),('Daniel_Ortega'),('Daniel_W._Drezner'),('Daniel_Yohannes'),('Danny_OBrien_(journalist)'),('Danone'),('Dan_Craig'),('Dan_Daniel_(sportswriter)'),('Dan_Glickman'),('Dan_Rooney'),('Dan_Sullivan_(U.S._Senator)'),('Daoud_Ali_Najafi'),('Darfur'),('Dariush_Mostafavi'),('Daryl_Urig'),('Dashain'),('Dave_Stone'),('David_Axelrod'),('David_Bahati'),('David_Cameron'),('David_Choquehuanca'),('David_E._Sanger'),('David_Foster_Wallace'),('David_Gregory_(journalist)'),('David_Hale_(diplomat)'),('David_Harland'),('David_Ignatius'),('David_Jacobson_(diplomat)'),('David_Lloyd_George'),('David_Miliband'),('David_Mixner'),('David_Paterson'),('David_Petraeus'),('David_Robinson_(basketball)'),('David_Rothkopf'),('David_Rubenstein'),('David_S._Rohde'),('David_Schwartz'),('David_Scott_Stone'),('David_Shipley'),('David_Thorne_(diplomat)'),('David_Wang_(Australia)'),('David_Weprin'),('David_Yassky'),('David_Young_(politician)'),('Dawn_News'),('Days_of_the_New'),('Dead_Set'),('Dead_State'),('Dean_Acheson'),('Dear_Bill'),('Dear_Dave'),('Dear_Mr._President_(album)'),('Dear_Nora'),('Death_of_Kevin_Gately'),('Death_of_Osama_bin_Laden'),('Death_panel'),('Death_squad'),('Debate_over_Chinas_economic_responsibilities_for_climate_change_mitigation'),('Debt_relief'),('Decapitation'),('Decatur,_Alabama'),('Deception'),('Decision_cycle'),('Declan_Kelly'),('Deep_Six_(song)'),('Deep_Throat_(Watergate)'),('Defamation'),('Defender_(association_football)'),('Defense_of_Marriage_Act'),('Deforestation'),('Delaware_Route_1'),('Delegation_(computer_security)'),('Delhi'),('Dell'),('Deloitte'),('Del_Quentin_Wilber'),('Demagogue'),('Démarche'),('Democracy'),('Democracy_Alliance'),('Democratic_National_Committee'),('Democratic_Party_(United_States)'),('Democratic_Party_of_Japan'),('Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo'),('Democratic_Unionist_Party'),('Demographics_of_Sr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a'),('Indiana'),('Indian_independence_movement'),('Indian_National_Congress'),('Indian_rupee'),('Indictment'),('Individual_mandate'),('Indonesia'),('Indra_Nooyi'),('Indra_Sistemas'),('Induced_seismicity'),('Inez_McCormack'),('Inflation'),('Influenza_A_virus_subtype_H1N1'),('Infor'),('Infoshop'),('Infrastructure'),('Ingolf_Wiegert'),('Innocence_of_Muslims'),('Insein_Prison'),('Institute_for_Justice_&amp_Democracy_in_Haiti'),('Institute_of_International_Education'),('Institutional_damage'),('Insurgency'),('Integrated_development_environment'),('Integrity'),('Intel'),('Intelligentsia'),('Inter-American_Democratic_Charter'),('Inter-American_Development_Bank'),('Inter-Services_Intelligence'),('Intercontinental_ballistic_missile'),('Interest_rate'),('Intergluteal_cleft'),('Internally_displaced_person'),('Internal_Revenue_Code'),('Internal_Revenue_Service'),('International_Atomic_Energy_Agency'),('International_child_abduction'),('International_community'),('International_Conference_on_Afghanistan,_Bonn_(2001)'),('International_Criminal_Court'),('International_Crisis_Group'),('International_economics'),('International_Food_Policy_Research_Institute'),('International_Fund_for_Agricultural_Development'),('International_law'),('International_Monetary_Fund'),('International_New_York_Times'),('International_relations'),('International_Security_Assistance_Force'),('International_Terrestrial_Reference_System'),('International_waters'),('Internet'),('Internet_censorship'),('Internet_Explorer_8'),('Internet_forum'),('Internet_service_provider'),('Internment'),('Interpol'),('Interpol_(band)'),('Interrogation'),('Interstate_10'),('Interview'),('Intibucá_Department'),('Intimate_parts_in_Islam'),('Inti_Podestá'),('Investment'),('Investment_banking'),('In_Extremis_(play)'),('In_Strict_Confidence'),('In_Time_with_You'),('In_Your_Direction_(album)'),('In_Your_House'),('In_Your_Words'),('Iodine'),('Iowa'),('IPad'),('IPhone'),('Iran'),('Iranian_Americans'),('Iranian_peoples'),('Iranian_presidential_election,_2009'),('Iranian_Revolution'),('Iranian_studies'),('Iran_hostage_crisis'),('Iran_national_football_team'),('Iran–Contra_affair'),('Iraq'),('Iraqi_Kurdistan'),('Iraqi_Police'),('Iraq_Resolution'),('Iraq_War'),('Ireland'),('Irina_Bokova'),('Irish_Americans'),('Irish_language'),('Irish_National_Liberation_Army'),('Irish_Singles_Chart'),('Ironclad_warship'),('Iron_Curtain'),('Irving_Peress'),('Irwin_Redlener'),('Isabelle_Amyes'),('Isfahan'),('Islam'),('Islamabad'),('Islamic_democracy'),('Islamic_extremism'),('Islamic_religious_police'),('Islamic_Republic_News_Agency'),('Islamic_State_of_Iraq_and_the_Levant'),('Islamic_terrorism'),('Islamism'),('Islamophobia'),('Islam_and_blasphemy'),('Islam_in_China'),('Ismailism'),('ISO_216'),('ISO_9000'),('Israel'),('Israeli_disengagement_from_Gaza'),('Israeli_new_shekel'),('Israeli_settlement'),('Israeli–Palestinian_conflict'),('Israel_Defense_Forces'),('Israel_Police'),('Istanbul'),('Italian_language'),('Italy'),('ITS_America'),('Its_Only_Natural_(song)'),('Its_Your_Call'),('Ivory_Coast'),('Ivo_Daalder'),('I_Am_So_Proud_of_You'),('I_Believe_in_You_(Kylie_Minogue_song)'),('I_Can_(Blue_song)'),('I_Hold_On'),('I_Just_Wanted_You_to_Know'),('I_Need_to_Know_(Marc_Anthony_song)'),('I_Need_to_Know_(Tom_Petty_and_the_Heartbreakers_song)'),('I_Will_Follow'),('I_Will_Get_On'),('I_Will_Get_There'),('I_Won'),('I_Wouldnt_Have_It_Any_Other_Way'),('J._Alexander_(model)'),('J._Christopher_Stevens'),('Jackhammer'),('Jacksonian_democracy'),('Jackson_Diehl'),('Jack_Lew'),('Jack_Reed_(politician)'),('Jacques_Diouf'),('Jaill'),('Jaime_Bermúdez'),('Jainism'),('Jakarta'),('Jake_Dennis'),('Jake_One'),('Jake_Sullivan'),('Jake_Tapper'),('Jamaica'),('James_Baker'),('James_Forman'),('James_L._Jones'),('James_Madison'),('James_Monroe'),('James_Murdoch'),('James_Nsaba_Buturo'),('James_Purnell'),('James_Steinberg'),('Jam_Room'),('Janet_A._Sanderson'),('Jane_Harman'),('Jane_Smiley'),('Japan'),('Japanese_yen'),('Japan_Open_(tennis)'),('Jared_Polis'),('Jargon'),('JavaScript'),('Jay_Carson'),('Jay_Cost'),('Jean-Bertrand_Aristide'),('Jean-Claude_Castera'),('Jean-Édouard_Bommer'),('Jeanne_Shaheen'),('Jean_Garet'),('Jeddah'),('Jeffrey_D._Feltman'),('Jeffrey_Gettleman'),('Jeffrey_R._Immelt'),('Jeffrey_Sachs'),('Jeff_Sharlet_(writer)'),('Jeff_Zeleny'),('Jennifer_Brunner'),('Jeopardy!'),('Jeremy_Hunt'),('Jerry_Maguire'),('Jerusalem'),('Jews'),('Jiang_Yu'),('Jihad'),('Jill_Biden'),('Jimmy_Carter'),('Jim_Beaver'),('Jim_Buchanan'),('Jim_Bunning'),('Jim_DeMint'),('Jim_Jones'),('Jim_Jones_(rapper)'),('Jim_Kennedy_(footballer)'),('Jim_Kennedy_(infielder)'),('Jim_Marshall_(Georgia_politician)'),('Jim_McGovern_(U.S._politician)'),('Jim_Messina_(political_staffer)'),('Jim_Smith_(cricketer)'),('Jim_Wallis'),('Jim_Webb'),('Joan_A._Polaschik'),('Joan_Donoghue'),('Jockey'),('Joe_Andrew'),('Joe_and_Jake'),('Joe_Biden'),('Joe_Conason'),('Joe_Duffy'),('Joe_Klein'),('Joe_Lieberman'),('Joe_Sestak'),('Joe_Wilson_(U.S._politician)'),('Johannesburg'),('John,_King_of_England'),('Johnnie_Carson'),('Johnnie_To'),('Johnson_Toribiong'),('John_Adler'),('John_Aravosis'),('John_Barrow_(U.S._politician)'),('John_Boehner'),('John_C._Kornblum'),('John_C._Whitehead'),('John_Conyers'),('John_Crosby_(General_Mills)'),('John_Dear'),('John_Dugard'),('John_Edwards'),('John_F._Kennedy'),('John_F._Kennedy_Center_for_the_Performing_Arts'),('John_Holdren'),('John_Hope_(educator)'),('John_Hope_Franklin'),('John_Jenkins_(diplomat)'),('John_Judis'),('John_Kerry'),('John_Major'),('John_McCain'),('John_O._Brennan'),('John_Paul_Jones_(musician)'),('John_Podesta'),('John_S._and_James_L._Knight_Foundation'),('John_Sherman'),('John_Solomon_(Canadian_politician)'),('John_Solomon_(rugby_union)'),('John_Stremlau'),('John_T._Chambers'),('John_Wren'),('Joint_Chiefs_of_Staff'),('Joint_Task_Force_Bravo'),('Jonas_Geitner'),('Jonathan_Martin_(American_football)'),('Jonathan_Powell_(Labour_adviser)'),('Jonathan_Prince'),('Joni_Mitchell'),('Jon_Huntsman,_Jr.'),('Jon_Kyl'),('Jon_Meacham'),('Jordan'),('Jorge_Ramos_(news_anchor)'),('Jornal_de_Angola'),('Joseph_C._Wilson'),('Joseph_Cao'),('Joseph_MacManus'),('Joseph_McCarthy'),('Joseph_Nye'),('Josette_Sheeran'),('José_Alfredo_Saavedra'),('José_E._Serrano'),('José_Fernández_(pitcher)'),('Jose_Villarreal_(soccer)'),('Jose_W._Fernandez'),('Joshua_Koshiba'),('Josh_Baker'),('Journalist'),('Journeys_with_George'),('Jo_Luck'),('JPEG'),('JR_Reed_(actor)'),('Juanes'),('Juan_Carlos_I_of_Spain'),('Juan_Cole'),('Judea'),('Judea_and_Samaria_Area'),('Judeo-Christian'),('Judiciary'),('Judith_Barnett'),('Judith_McHale'),('Judith_Rodin'),('Julian_Bond'),('Julie_Taymor'),('Julissa'),('Justice'),('Justice_and_Construction_Party'),('Justice_ministry'),('Just_a_Drop'),('Just_Dropped_In_(To_See_What_Condition_My_Condition_Was_In)'),('Just_Kidding_(TV_series)'),('Just_Let_Me_Know'),('Just_So_You_Know_(American_Head_Charge_song)'),('Just_What_I_Needed'),('Kabul'),('Kadyrbek_Sarbayev'),('Kaesong'),('Kahit_Isang_Saglit'),('Kai_Eide'),('Kaliningrad'),('Kamchatka_Peninsula'),('Kampala'),('Kangding_Airport'),('Karel_De_Gucht'),('Karen_DeYoung'),('Karen_Kornbluh'),('Karine_A_Affair'),('Karl_Eikenberry'),('Kasit_Piromya'),('Kasongo'),('Katchafire'),('Kathleen_Byerly'),('Kathmandu'),('Kay_Warren'),('Kazakhstan'),('Keane_(band)'),('Keep_the_Faith'),('Keith_Ellison'),('Kelly_Ayotte'),('Kelly_Craig'),('Kelly_Kelly'),('Kelly_Osbourne'),('Kenneth_Feinberg'),('Kenneth_H._Merten'),('Kenny_MacAskill'),('Kent'),('Kentucky'),('Kenya'),('Kenyon_College'),('Ken_Loach'),('Ken_Salazar'),('Ken_Ward'),('Kerai_Mariur'),('Kevin_Betsy'),('Kevin_Whitaker'),('Khaled_Mashal'),('Khalifa_Haftar'),('Khartoum'),('Khashan'),('Khyber_Pakhtunkhwa'),('Kick_the_can'),('Kidnapping'),('Kiev'),('Kigali'),('Kikai_Airport'),('Killed_in_action'),('Kilobyte'),('Kilowatt_hour'),('Kim_Dae-jung'),('Kim_Davidson'),('Kim_Johnson'),('Kim_Sung-hwan_(politician)'),('Kind_Regards_(album)'),('Kingdom_of_Italy'),('Kingdom_of_Judah'),('Kinshasa'),('Kirkuk'),('Kirsten_Gillibrand'),('Klaus_Fuchs'),('KLB'),('Know_Hope'),('Kolkata'),('Konrad_Raiser'),('Korea'),('Korean_Central_News_Agency'),('Korean_language'),('Korean_Peoples_Navy'),('Korean_War'),('Kosovo'),('Kotlas_Airport'),('Kremlin'),('Krishna'),('Kristie_Kenney'),('Kris_M._Balderston'),('Krzywda_coat_of_arms'),('KTOP_(AM)'),('Kufra'),('Kufra_District'),('Kunduz'),('Kurds'),('Kurt_Campbell'),('Kurt_M._Campbell'),('KUSA_(TV)'),('Kuwait'),('Kyodo_News'),('Kyoto'),('Kyoto_Protocol'),('Kyrgyzstan'),('K_Street_(TV_series)'),('Labīd'),('Labor_Day'),('Labour_economics'),('Labour_law'),('Labour_Party_(UK)'),('Laconic_phrase'),('Lael_Brainard'),('Lage_Rahm'),('Lagos'),('LaGuardia_Airport'),('Lahore'),('Lakan'),('Lamego'),('Lancaster_House'),('Landing'),('Ländler'),('Laotian_Civil_War'),('Lap_dance'),('LAquila'),('Larry_Cox_(Amnesty_International)'),('Larry_King_Live'),('Lars_Løkke_Rasmussen'),('Late_Last_Night_(film)'),('Latham_&amp_Watkins'),('Latin'),('Latin_alphabet'),('Latin_America'),('Latvia'),('Laugh_track'),('Laura_Gore'),('Law'),('Lawrence_Cannon'),('Lawrence_Summers'),('Lawsuit'),('Law_and_Justice'),('Law_enforcement_agency'),('Learning_the_Hard_Way'),('Leaving_Here'),('Lebanon'),('Lectern'),('Lee_A._Feinstein'),('Lee_Fisher'),('Lee_H._Hamilton'),('Lee_Kuan_Yew'),('Lee_Kuan_Yew_School_of_Public_Policy'),('Lee_Myung-bak'),('Left-wing_politics'),('Legal_Adviser_of_the_Department_of_State'),('Lemonade'),('Lempira_Department'),('LendingTree'),('Lenox,_Massachusetts'),('Leon_Black'),('Leon_Panetta'),('Leo_Rogin'),('Lesbian'),('Leslie_Bassett'),('Leslie_Esdaile_Banks'),('Leslie_H._Gelb'),('Lets_Try_Again'),('Leverage_(finance)'),('Lewinsky_scandal'),('Le_Matin_(Haiti)'),('LGBT'),('LGBT_community'),('Liberalism'),('Liberal_democracy'),('Liberal_Democrats'),('Liberal_Party_of_Australia'),('Liberation_theology'),('Liberation_Tigers_of_Tamil_Eelam'),('Liberia'),('Liberian_National_Police'),('Liberty'),('Library'),('Libya'),('Libyan_Civil_War_(2011)'),('Libyan_Stock_Market'),('Libya_Alhurra_TV'),('Lieutenant_governor'),('Lighthouse'),('Lightning_rod'),('Lima'),('Linda_Thomas-Greenfield'),('Lindsey_Graham'),('Linearity'),('Line_of_credit'),('Line_to_Tomorrow'),('Lisa_Caputo'),('Lisa_Kubiske'),('Lisa_Ling'),('Lisbon'),('Lissa_Muscatine'),('Lithuania'),('Little_Havana'),('Little_Rock,_Arkansas'),('Livestock'),('Li_Lanqing'),('Lloyd_Austin'),('Lloyd_Doggett'),('Local_area_network'),('Lockerbie'),('Lonas'),('London'),('London,_Ontario'),('London_Conference_on_Nazi_Gold'),('London_Evening_Standard'),('Loomis,_California'),('Looted_art'),('Lord_Chancellor'),('Lost_Generation'),('Lost_in_Translation_(film)'),('Los_Angeles'),('Los_Angeles_Times'),('Los_Baños,_Laguna'),('Louder_than_Words_(David_Guetta_and_Afrojack_song)'),('Louisiana'),('Lou_DAllesandro'),('Lou_Gehrig'),('Love'),('Lower_house'),('Loy_W._Henderson'),('LTE_(telecommunication)'),('Luanda'),('Luís_Amado'),('Luis_Moreno_Ocampo'),('Luiz_Inácio_Lula_da_Silva'),('Lute'),('Lyndon_B._Johnson'),('Lynn_Woolsey'),('M-179_(Michigan_highway)'),('Maale_Adumim'),('Maazullah_Khan'),('Madagascar'),('Madam_Secretary_(TV_series)'),('Madeleine_Albright'),('Madrid'),('Maersk_Alabama_hijacking'),('Maggie_Simpson'),('Maggie_Williams'),('Maggot_Brain'),('Maghreb'),('Magna_International'),('Mahatma_Gandhi'),('Mahmoud_Abbas'),('Mahmoud_Ahmadinejad'),('Mahmoud_al-Zahar'),('Mahmoud_Fawzi'),('Mahmoud_Jibril'),('Maidan_Wardak_Province'),('Mailto'),('Maite_Nkoana-Mashabane'),('Majority'),('Malaysia'),('Mali'),('Malnutrition'),('Malta'),('Man-portable_air-defense_system'),('Managua'),('Mandarin_Chinese'),('Mandatory_retirement'),('Mandé_peoples'),('Mango'),('Manhattan'),('Maniema'),('Manifestif'),('Manila'),('Manmohan_Singh'),('Manouchehr_Mottaki'),('Manuel_Zelaya'),('Man_(word)'),('Maoism'),('MAPI'),('Maputo_Protocol'),('Marathon'),('March_on_Washington_for_Jobs_and_Freedom'),('Marco_Aurélio_Mello'),('Marcy_Kaptur'),('Marc_Lynch'),('Marek_Niit'),('Margaret_Carpenter'),('Margery_Eagan'),('María_Espinoza'),('Maria_Otero'),('Marie-Thérèse_Assiga_Ahanda'),('Marine_Security_Guard'),('Māris_Riekstiņš'),('Market_penetration'),('Markos_Kyprianou'),('Mark_C._Minton'),('Mark_E._Hyman'),('Mark_Hyman_(doctor)'),('Mark_J._Green'),('Mark_Kirk'),('Mark_Landler'),('Mark_Lynas'),('Mark_Penn'),('Mark_Quick'),('Mark_Warner'),('Mark_Weiner'),('Marrakesh'),('Marshall_Mills'),('Martin_McGuinness'),('Martyr'),('Maryland'),('Marylebone_Cricket_Club'),('Mary_Landrieu'),('Mary_OGrady'),('Mary_Pipher'),('Mary_Poppins_(film)'),('Massachusetts'),('Massachusetts_Avenue_(Washington,_D.C.)'),('Mass_media'),('Master_of_Arts'),('Master_of_Business_Administration'),('Maternal_death'),('Matrilineality'),('Matter_Fixed'),('Matthew_Bishop_(journalist)'),('Matt_Damon'),('Matt_Lee'),('Matt_McKenna'),('Maura_Connelly'),('Maureen_Dowd'),('Maureen_White'),('Mauritania'),('Mausoleum'),('Maxime_Verhagen'),('Maxine_Waters'),('Max_Baucus'),('Maya_peoples'),('Maybe_Better'),('Maybe_Tomorrow_(The_Iveys_album)'),('Mayday'),('Mayflower_Hotel'),('Mayor'),('Mazar-i-Sharif'),('Mazda_B_engine'),('McCartan'),('McGraw-Hill_Education'),('McKenna_Long_&amp_Aldridge'),('Media_of_Iran'),('Media_regulation'),('Media_type'),('Medicaid'),('Medical_examiner'),('Mediterranean_Sea'),('Meet_the_Press'),('Meet_with_Me'),('Meet_You_There_(song)'),('Melanne_Verveer'),('Melinda_Katz'),('Member_of_the_European_Parliament'),('Member_of_the_Scottish_Parliament'),('Member_state_of_the_European_Union'),('Memorandum_of_understanding'),('Men_with_Guns'),('Mercantilism'),('Mérida,_Yucatán'),('Mérida_Initiative'),('Merriam-Webster'),('Merry,_Merry_Christmas'),('Meryl_Getline'),('Message-ID'),('Messina'),('Metal_detector'),('Metaphor'),('Methodism'),('Methodist_Episcopal_Church,_South'),('Mexico'),('Mexico_City'),('Mexico_City_Policy'),('Me_to_We'),('Miami'),('Miami_Herald'),('Mianwali'),('Michaëlle_Jean'),('Michael_Armacost'),('Michael_Auprince'),('Michael_Bloomberg'),('Michael_C._Polt'),('Michael_Froman'),('Michael_Green_(radio)'),('Michael_Guest'),('Michael_Joseph_Savage'),('Michael_Mann_(director)'),('Michael_McCaul'),('Michael_McMahon'),('Michael_Mullen'),('Michael_Pate'),('Michael_Posner_(psychologist)'),('Michael_Sheen'),('Michael_Strautmanis'),('Michael_W._Michalak'),('Micheál_Martin'),('Michèle_Flournoy'),('Michèle_Montas'),('Michigan'),('Microelectronics_and_Computer_Technology_Corporation'),('Microfinance'),('Microsoft'),('Microsoft_Exchange_Server'),('Microsoft_Word'),('Middle_Ages'),('Middle_class'),('Middle_East'),('Miguel_Ángel_Moratinos'),('Miguel_Bosé'),('Miguel_Rodriguez_(actor)'),('Mike_Capuano'),('Mike_Feldman'),('Mike_Huckabee'),('Mike_Michaud'),('Mike_Posner'),('Mike_Ross_(politician)'),('Mikhail_Gorbachev'),('Militärischer_Abschirmdienst'),('Military'),('Military_dictatorship'),('Military_Forces_of_Colombia'),('Military_intelligence'),('Military_Intelligence_Directorate_(Israel)'),('Military_of_Honduras'),('Military_of_Yemen'),('Military_use_of_children'),('Militia'),('Million_Dead'),('MIME'),('Mindanao'),('Mind_Games_(John_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poem)'),('Not_from_There'),('Not_Giving_In'),('Not_out'),('Nouakchott'),('Nouriel_Roubini'),('Nova_93.7'),('Now_(UK_magazine)'),('Now_Thats_What_I_Call_Music!_76_(UK_series)'),('Now_Thats_What_I_Call_Music!_78_(UK_series)'),('No_Age'),('No_Mercy_(pop_band)'),('NPR'),('Nuclear_power'),('Nuclear_power_plant'),('Nuclear_program_of_Iran'),('Nuclear_proliferation'),('Nuclear_weapon'),('Nuclear_weapons_testing'),('Number_One_Gun'),('Number_One_Observatory_Circle'),('Numerical_digit'),('Nun'),('Nuremberg'),('Nutrition'),('Oak_Hill_Academy_(Mouth_of_Wilson,_Virginia)'),('Obstruction_of_justice'),('Ofcom'),('Off-year_election'),('Office_camera'),('Office_for_Civil_Rights'),('Office_of_Global_Womens_Issues'),('Office_of_Naval_Intelligence'),('Office_of_Public_Diplomacy'),('Office_of_the_Coordinator_for_Reconstruction_and_Stabilization'),('Office_of_the_Inspector_General'),('Office_of_the_United_States_Trade_Representative'),('Office_Open_XML'),('Official'),('Offshoring'),('Ohio'),('Oil_field'),('Oil_refinery'),('Oklahoma'),('Oklahoma_State_Highway_8'),('Olancho_Department'),('Oldboy_(2003_film)'),('Old_Campus_(Yale_University)'),('Olympia_Snowe'),('Olympus_OM-2'),('Omar_al-Bashir'),('Omar_al-Hassi'),('Omni_(magazine)'),('Oncology'),('ONE.VIP'),('One_Piece'),('Onion'),('Ontario'),('On_What_Matters'),('Op-ed'),('Opel'),('OpenElement'),('Open_skies'),('Opinion_poll'),('Opinion_Research_Corporation'),('Opposition_(parliamentary)'),('Optics'),('Oral_argument_in_the_United_States'),('Organisation_for_Economic_Co-operation_and_Development'),('Organisation_for_the_Prohibition_of_Chemical_Weapons'),('Organisation_of_Islamic_Cooperation'),('Organization_for_Security_and_Co-operation_in_Europe'),('Organization_of_American_States'),('Organization_of_Ukrainian_Nationalists'),('Organization_of_Womens_Freedom_in_Iraq'),('Organized_crime'),('Ori_(Stargate)'),('Orphanage'),('Osama_al-Juwaili'),('Osama_bin_Laden'),('Óscar_Arias'),('Oslo'),('Ottawa'),('Ottoman_Empire'),('Our_Common_Future'),('Our_Mutual_Friend'),('Outing'),('Outlook.com'),('Out_&amp_Equal'),('Out_for_Justice'),('Oval_Office'),('Overseas_Private_Investment_Corporation'),('OVW_Southern_Tag_Team_Championship'),('P.D.A._(We_Just_Dont_Care)'),('P.O.T.U.S._(Sirius_XM)'),('P._Chidambaram'),('P._R._Brown'),('P5+1'),('PAF_Base_Mushaf'),('Pain_management'),('Pakistan'),('Pakistanis'),('Pakistani_state_of_emergency,_2007'),('Pakistan_Armed_Forces'),('Pakistan_Army'),('Pakistan_Post'),('Pakistan–United_States_relations'),('Palau'),('Palau_Community_College'),('Palestine_(region)'),('Palestinians'),('Palestinian_National_Authority'),('Pam_Pam'),('Panama'),('Pandemic'),('Panzi'),('Pan_American_World_Airways'),('Pan_Am_Flight_103'),('Pan_Am_Flight_103_bombing_investigation'),('Paola_Ramos'),('Paper_Gods'),('Papua_New_Guinea'),('Parade_(magazine)'),('Paramilitary'),('Paranoia'),('Paris'),('Parisa'),('Parker_Griffith'),('Parliament'),('Parliamentary_Labour_Party'),('Parliament_of_Ghana'),('Parliament_of_Pakistan'),('Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom'),('Partners_In_Health'),('Party_Down'),('Party_for_Two'),('Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives'),('Pashtuns'),('Pass_This_On'),('Pastiche'),('Patient'),('Patient_Protection_and_Affordable_Care_Act'),('Patriarchate_of_Peć'),('Patrician_(ancient_Rome)'),('Patrician_(post-Roman_Europe)'),('Patricia_A._Woertz'),('Patricia_Espinosa'),('Patrick_Cockburn'),('Patrick_Duddy'),('Patrick_Leahy'),('Patti_Solis_Doyle'),('Pat_Kennedy'),('Paul_Bégin'),('Paul_Collier'),('Paul_Farmer'),('Paul_J._Selva'),('Paul_Jones_(singer)'),('Paul_Krugman'),('PDB_(Palm_OS)'),('Peacekeeping'),('Peace_Corps'),('Peace_symbols'),('Peanut'),('Pear'),('Pectoralis_major_muscle'),('Penalty_Life'),('Pennsylvania'),('Pennsylvania_Democratic_Party'),('Pennsylvania_Route_415'),('Penny_Pritzker'),('Peoples_Liberation_Army_Navy'),('People_(magazine)'),('Pepsi'),('PepsiCo'),('Perfect_game'),('Period_(gene)'),('Permalink'),('Permanent_change_of_station'),('Permanent_Council_of_the_Organization_of_American_States'),('Persian_Gulf'),('Personal_computer'),('Personhood'),('Persuasion'),('Peru'),('Pervez_Musharraf'),('Per_capita_income'),('Peshawar'),('Peterson,_Minnesota'),('Peter_Hoyt_Brown'),('Peter_Mandelson'),('Peter_Robinson_(Northern_Ireland_politician)'),('Peter_Shumlin'),('Peter_W._Galbraith'),('Peter_Welch'),('Pete_Harrison'),('Petroleum'),('Petroleum_industry'),('Pew_Research_Center'),('Pfizer'),('PH'),('Philadelphia'),('Philippe_Reines'),('Philippines'),('Philip_Akot_Akok_Kiir'),('Philip_J._Crowley'),('Philosophical_realism'),('Phil_Gordon'),('Phil_Gordon_(politician)'),('Phnom_Penh'),('Phoney_War'),('Phone_tag'),('Photo_op'),('PHP'),('Physical_therapy'),('Physician'),('Picture_of_You_(Boyzone_song)'),('Piece_of_Cake_(manga)'),('Piece_of_Cake_(TV_series)'),('Pink_Floyd'),('Piracy'),('Piracy_off_the_coast_of_Somalia'),('Pitcher'),('Pittsburgh'),('Pixel'),('Plame_affair'),('Plāņi,_Ozolnieki_Municipality'),('Planned_Parenthood'),('Plant_breeding'),('Please_Ad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_corporation'),('Sheraton_Hotels_and_Resorts'),('She_Said_She_Said'),('Shia_Islam'),('Shimon_Peres'),('Shirk_(Islam)'),('Shocking_Blue_(album)'),('Shooting_the_messenger'),('Shopping_mall'),('ShoreBank'),('Sicily'),('Siddique_(director)'),('Sidney_Blumenthal'),('Sierra_Leone'),('Signal_FM'),('Silvio_Berlusconi'),('SIL_Open_Font_License'),('Sima_Qian'),('Simile'),('Sincerely_Yours_(record_label)'),('Singapore'),('Singing'),('Sinhalese_people'),('Sin_Son-ho'),('Sirte'),('Sisal'),('Situation_awareness'),('Situation_Room'),('Six-party_talks'),('Ske'),('Sketch_comedy'),('Sky_News'),('Slate_(magazine)'),('Slavery'),('Slavery_in_Haiti'),('Sleep_deprivation'),('Sleep_disorder'),('Slovakia'),('Slovenia'),('Smartphone'),('Smart_power'),('Smear_campaign'),('Smithsonian_Institution'),('Smore'),('SMS_gateway'),('Smyrna,_Georgia'),('Snail_mail'),('Snezhina'),('Sniper'),('Snooki'),('Socialism'),('Social_Christian_Party_(Ecuador)'),('Social_ecology'),('Social_entrepreneurship'),('Social_justice'),('Social_networking_service'),('Social_psychology'),('Social_Security_number'),('Society'),('Society_for_International_Development'),('Sociology'),('Soft_power'),('Soil'),('Sojourner_Truth'),('Solicitor'),('Solidarity'),('Somalia'),('Somalis'),('Someone_like_You_(Adele_song)'),('Something_Magic'),('Sonangol_Group'),('Sonia_Gandhi'),('Sorghum'),('SOS_(Rihanna_song)'),('Sound_the_Alarm_(Saves_the_Day_album)'),('Southcentral_Alaska'),('Southeast_Asia'),('Southeast_Europe'),('Southern_California'),('Southern_Hemisphere'),('Southwestern_Educational_Society'),('South_Africa'),('South_Asia'),('South_Carolina'),('South_Florida'),('South_Korea'),('South_Lawn_(White_House)'),('South_Sudan'),('Soviet_Union'),('Soviet–Afghan_War'),('Spacer_GIF'),('Spain'),('Spamming'),('Spanish_language'),('Speaker_(politics)'),('Speak_(Godsmack_song)'),('Special_forces'),('Special_master'),('Special_Relationship'),('Special_relationship_(international_relations)'),('Special_Representative_of_the_Secretary-General'),('Special_Tribunal_for_Lebanon'),('Speech_recognition'),('Spirit_(Leona_Lewis_album)'),('Sri_Lanka'),('Sri_Lanka_Army'),('St._Louis'),('Staff_Jones'),('Stanford_University'),('Stanley_A._McChrystal'),('Stanley_O._Roth'),('Staple_food'),('Starbucks'),('START_I'),('Start_Something'),('Star_of_David'),('Statelessness'),('State_Farm_Insurance'),('State_funeral'),('State_funeral_of_John_F._Kennedy'),('State_of_emergency'),('State_of_Palestine'),('State_of_Play_(film)'),('State_of_Play_(TV_serial)'),('State_of_the_Union'),('State_police'),('State_room'),('State_visit'),('Statistics'),('Status_quo'),('Status_Quo_(band)'),('Statutory_rape'),('Steinberg'),('Steinbergs_(supermarket)'),('Stelios_Phili'),('Stepaside,_Pembrokeshire'),('Stephen_Hadley'),('Stephen_Hesford'),('Stephen_Prothero'),('Stephen_Rapp'),('Stephen_W._Bosworth'),('Stephen_Walt'),('Step_on_It!_(film)'),('Sterling_Memorial_Library'),('Steve,_The_First'),('Stevens_Inquiries'),('Steven_Chu'),('Steven_Clemons'),('Steven_López'),('Steven_Radelet'),('Steven_Rattner'),('Steve_Austria'),('Steve_Rothman'),('Stewart_and_Stewart'),('Stio'),('Stock_market'),('Stone_tool'),('Story_Land'),('Strategy'),('Stripper'),('Strobe_Talbott'),('STU-I'),('Stuart_Beck'),('Stuart_E._Eizenstat'),('Student_exchange_program'),('Student_Nonviolent_Coordinating_Committee'),('Sub-Saharan_Africa'),('Substitute_amendment'),('Sudan'),('Sudan_Peoples_Liberation_Army'),('Suddenly,_a_Woman!'),('Sugarcane'),('Suggestion_box'),('Suicide'),('Suicide_attack'),('Sükhbaataryn_Batbold'),('Sunday_AM'),('Sunni_Islam'),('Superbi'),('Supergirl_(TV_series)'),('Superior_Court_of_Justice_(Brazil)'),('Supermajority'),('Supreme_Council_(Kyrgyzstan)'),('Supreme_Court_of_Pakistan'),('Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States'),('Supreme_Federal_Court'),('Supreme_Military_Council_(Syria)'),('Surface-to-air_missile'),('Surfs_Up_(album)'),('Suriname'),('Survivors_Foundation'),('Susan_Collins'),('Susan_Rice'),('Susilo_Bambang_Yudhoyono'),('Sustainability'),('Sustainable_development'),('Suu_Kyi_trespasser_incidents'),('Suzanne_Kosmas'),('Suzanne_Nossel'),('Swanee_Hunt'),('SWAT'),('Swat_District'),('Sweden'),('Swedish_language'),('Swine_influenza'),('Swing_Shift_(film)'),('Swing_state'),('Swiss_Federal_Council'),('Swiss_German'),('Switzerland'),('Syarhey_Kislyak'),('Sydney'),('Symantec'),('Symbion_Power'),('Syria'),('Syrian_opposition'),('System_administrator'),('S_corporation'),('S_Voice'),('S_·_A:_Special_A'),('T-Mobile'),('T.120'),('T.I.'),('Taiwan'),('Tajiks'),('Takbir'),('Take_Our_Daughters_and_Sons_to_Work_Day'),('Take_the_&quotA&quot_Train'),('Take_You_Down'),('Talal_Al-Meshal'),('Taliban'),('Taliban_insurgency'),('Talisman'),('Talki,_Podlaskie_Voivodeship'),('Talk_(song)'),('Talk_radio'),('Talk_show'),('Talk_That_Talk'),('Talk_Tonight'),('Talk_to_Me_(2007_film)'),('Tamils'),('Tamil_diaspora'),('Tammy_Baldwin'),('Tang_dynasty'),('Tanner_88'),('Tanzania'),('Tapas'),('Tashkent'),('Tata_Güines'),('Tawergha'),('Tax_credit'),('Taylor,_Mississippi'),('Taylor_Branch'),('Tbilisi'),('Teaching_hospital'),('Teach_For_Us'),('Team_of_Rivals'),('Tear_down_this_wall!'),('Tear_gas'),('Tea_Party_movement'),('Tebu_languages'),('Technical_analysis'),('Techno'),('Technocracy'),('Technology'),('Ted_Kennedy'),('Tegucigalpa'),('Tehran'),('Teixeira_Soares'),('Teleco'),('Teleconference'),('Telemundo'),('Telephoto_lens'),('Teleprompter'),('TeleSUR'),('Television_licence'),('Television_station'),('Tel_Aviv'),('Tel_HaShomer'),('Temple_Mount'),('Tennessee'),('Ten_Thousand_Miles_Away'),('Tern'),('Terrain_awareness_and_warning_system'),('Terrence_A._Duffy'),('Terrorism'),('Terry_Murray'),('Tetrahydrocannabinol'),('Text_file'),('Text_messaging'),('TF1'),('Thailand'),('Thanksgiving'),('Thanks_In_Advance'),('Thank_You_for_Your_Consideration'),('Than_Shwe'),('Theguardian.com'),('Theresienstadt_concentration_camp'),('The_****_of_the_Mothers'),('The_1/2_Hour_News_Hour'),('The_3DO_Company'),('The_77s'),('The_A-Team_(film)'),('The_Advocate'),('The_Andrew_Marr_Show'),('The_Atlantic'),('The_Awful_Truth_(TV_series)'),('The_A_Word'),('The_Beatles_Christmas_records'),('The_BFG'),('The_BFG_(2016_film)'),('The_Big_Help'),('The_Big_Issue'),('The_Blame_Game_(BBC)'),('The_Boston_Globe'),('The_Buffalo_News'),('The_Calling'),('The_Canadas'),('The_Carlyle_Group'),('The_Chain_(Buffy_comic)'),('The_Chosun_Ilbo'),('The_Clinton_Parameters'),('The_Command_(short_story)'),('The_Daily_Beast'),('The_Daily_Star_(Bangladesh)'),('The_Daily_Telegraph'),('The_Days_(song)'),('The_Day_After'),('The_Diane_Rehm_Show'),('The_Dong-a_Ilbo'),('The_Early_Show'),('The_Economic_Times'),('The_Economist'),('The_Eleison_Group'),('The_Elusive_Quest_for_Growth'),('The_EndUp'),('The_Fairfax_at_Embassy_Row'),('The_Fear_(Lily_Allen_song)'),('The_Feelers'),('The_Gambia'),('The_Great_Moment_(1944_film)'),('The_Guardian'),('The_Hague'),('The_Hamptons'),('The_Hill_(newspaper)'),('The_History_of_Sexuality'),('The_Holocaust'),('The_Honking'),('The_Huffington_Post'),('The_Hunger_Project'),('The_Irish_Times'),('The_Last_Winter_(2006_film)'),('The_Life_That_I_Want'),('The_Lives_of_Others'),('The_McClatchy_Company'),('The_Militia_Group'),('The_Morning_Call'),('The_Motions_(Matthew_West_song)'),('The_New_Guy'),('The_New_Yorker'),('The_New_York_Times'),('The_Now_Show'),('The_Nurturer'),('The_O.C.'),('The_Observer'),('The_Oprah_Winfrey_Show'),('The_OReilly_Factor'),('The_Pentagon'),('The_Pleased'),('The_Power_(Snap!_song)'),('The_Power_Is_On'),('The_Pretty_One'),('The_Price_(Angel)'),('The_Ritz-Carlton_Hotel_Company'),('The_Room_Two'),('The_Scene_(miniseries)'),('The_Score_Group'),('The_Scranton_Times-Tribune'),('The_Silver_Lining_(Soul_Asylum_album)'),('The_Situation_Room_with_Wolf_Blitzer'),('The_Special_Relationship_(film)'),('The_State_I_Am_In_(film)'),('The_Sydney_Morning_Herald'),('The_T.O._Show'),('The_Times'),('The_Times_of_India'),('The_Time_We_Have_Taken'),('The_Tipping_Point'),('The_Trial'),('The_Twelve_Days_of_Christmas_(song)'),('The_Ugly_Ones'),('The_unanswered_questions'),('The_Unholy_Alliance_Tour'),('The_Wall_Street_Journal'),('The_War_Next_Door'),('The_Washington_Post'),('The_Way_Ahead'),('The_Way_It_Came'),('The_Way_It_Has_to_Be'),('The_West_Wing'),('The_We_and_the_I'),('The_White_Mans_Burden'),('The_Who'),('The_Wonderful_Visit'),('The_Wonderful_Year'),('The_World_of_Null-A'),('Thiago_Carleto'),('Thinking_of_You_(Katy_Perry_song)'),('Think_tank'),('Third-person_shooter'),('Third_Avenue'),('Third_Way'),('Thirty_Years_War'),('This_Is_Water'),('This_Morning_(TV_programme)'),('This_Week_(ABC_TV_series)'),('Thomas_E._Donilon'),('Thomas_E._Ricks_(journalist)'),('Thomas_J._Spargo'),('Thomas_Jefferson'),('Thomas_Lavy'),('Thomas_Menino'),('Thomas_R._Nides'),('Thomas_R._Pickering'),('Thony_Belizaire'),('Thought'),('Three_Kingdoms'),('THX'),('Tick'),('Tigerbeat6'),('Time_(magazine)'),('Time_in_Australia'),('Timothy_Geithner'),('Timothy_M._Carney'),('Tim_Collins_(politician)'),('Tim_Davis_(baseball)'),('Tim_Davis_(musician)'),('Tim_Solso'),('Tim_Wirth'),('Tina_Brown'),('Tirana'),('Tit_for_tat'),('Tobacco'),('Today_Tonight'),('Todd_Stern'),('Together_for_the_People'),('Tokyo'),('Toleration'),('Tomicah_Tillemann'),('Tom_Agna'),('Tom_Baldwin_(The_4400)'),('Tom_Burgess_(Canadian_football)'),('Tom_Donohue'),('Tom_Freedman'),('Tom_Ganley'),('Tom_Goosby'),('Tom_Harkin'),('Tom_Lantos'),('Tom_Pickering'),('Tom_Shannon'),('Tom_Shannon_(artist)'),('Tonghae_Satellite_Launching_Ground'),('Tony_Blair'),('Tony_Campolo'),('Toronto'),('Tortuga_(Haiti)'),('Torture'),('Tory'),('Tor_missile_system'),('Tostes'),('Touch_of_Grey'),('Tough_love'),('Town_hall_meeting'),('To_be_announced'),('To_Love_You_More'),('To_See_You'),('To_Whom_It_May_Concern_(Bee_Gees_album)'),('Tołwin'),('TQ_(singer)'),('Track_(rail_transport)'),('Trade_fair'),('Trade_preference'),('Trade_union'),('Traffic_congestion'),('Trans-Saharan_gas_pipeline'),('TransAfrica'),('Transcendental_Meditation'),('Transgender'),('Transitional_Federal_Government'),('Transit_Agreement_(1972)'),('Transparency_Int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A few days ago, I got a call from the Program Director who informed me that I was accepted. I am very excited about it and think it will be a very good opportunity to share my experience with students who are learning theories about democracy and development. Cheryl, I am going to be bold and ask you if you would accept my invitation to come and speak to the students while I am there. I am asked and encouraged to invite important personalities who can talk of their experience in government and I thought of you. I would be thrilled if you accept. I will be there from end of January until the beginning of May next year. I have also invited President Moreno of IDB who accepted and I am waiting for an answer from Michaelle Jean, the General Governor of Canada. I wish you the very best, to you and your family for Christmas and the New Year. I hope our roads cross again as we thrive to better the lives of so many people who deserve it. Please extend my wished to the Secretary of State. I admire her and her work. Warm regards, Michele','Happy Holidays!Fyi and happy christmas Dear Cheryl, I want you to know that last month a friend of mine convinced me to apply for a fellowship at Harvard/Institute of Politics, and I did. A few days ago, I got a call from the Program Director who informed me that I was accepted. I am very excited about it and think it will be a very good opportunity to share my experience with students who are learning theories about democracy and development. Cheryl, I am going to be bold and ask you if you would accept my invitation to come and speak to the students while I am there. I am asked and encouraged to invite important personalities who can talk of their experience in government and I thought of you. I would be thrilled if you accept. I will be there from end of January until the beginning of May next year. I have also invited President Moreno of IDB who accepted and I am waiting for an answer from Michaelle Jean, the General Governor of Canada. I wish you the very best, to you and your family for Christmas and the New Year. I hope our roads cross again as we thrive to better the lives of so many people who deserve it. Please extend my wished to the Secretary of State. I admire her and her work. Warm regards, Michele'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'.au',1,1,'1551 - C05761352.txt','Only Palau & Israel vote w/US in UNAs I have said repeatedly, I do not want to see Palau shortchanged. I do not know whether this assessment is accurate, so can I pls get an update and recommendation about to take care of this? Wed., Palau was one of only two UN General Assembly members to vote with the US against a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo of Cuba (Israel was the other). Even the two other states in free association with the US. did not support the US position. Important officials in Palau wanted to abstain because of the drastic cut in U.S. assistance that Alcy Frelick has insisted on but Pres. Toribiong decided to stick with the US. The proposal to cut the small amount of assistance that Palau is receiving is ironic in light of the substantial increase in assistance pledged to the two other freely associated states just a few years ago. It is also misinformed and misguided. Jeff Palau defies world opinion in Cuba vote <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdesktop &ct=ga&cd=i8z1qUu1xHM&usg=AFQjCNG4DPscjT80Ygf4nMu_qIYFIJrn4A> Radio Australia News Palau has joined the United States and Israel in voting against a United Nations resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba.... See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdes ktop&h1=en> http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm?desktop','Only Palau & Israel vote w/US in UNAs I have said repeatedly, I do not want to see Palau shortchanged. I do not know whether this assessment is accurate, so can I pls get an update and recommendation about to take care of this? Wed., Palau was one of only two UN General Assembly members to vote with the US against a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo of Cuba (Israel was the other). Even the two other states in free association with the US. did not support the US position. Important officials in Palau wanted to abstain because of the drastic cut in U.S. assistance that Alcy Frelick has insisted on but Pres. Toribiong decided to stick with the US. The proposal to cut the small amount of assistance that Palau is receiving is ironic in light of the substantial increase in assistance pledged to the two other freely associated states just a few years ago. It is also misinformed and misguided. Jeff Palau defies world opinion in Cuba vote <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdesktop &ct=ga&cd=i8z1qUu1xHM&usg=AFQjCNG4DPscjT80Ygf4nMu_qIYFIJrn4A> Radio Australia News Palau has joined the United States and Israel in voting against a United Nations resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba.... See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdes ktop&h1=en> http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm?desktop'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'.my',2,1,'2350 - C05763228.txt','Response in posner\'s nameOk w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his famous Four Freedoms speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this [DELETE: old] wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. AS SECRETARY CLINTON MADE CLEAR, policies that address development alone are not adequate: Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies','Response in posner\'s nameOk w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his famous \"Four Freedoms\" speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this [DELETE: old] wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. AS SECRETARY CLINTON MADE CLEAR, policies that address development alone are not adequate: \"Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'.my',2,1,'2351 - C05763229.txt','Response in posner\'s nameOk in about ten minutes. Call me on Ok w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality.','Response in posner\'s nameOk in about ten minutes. Call me on Ok w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'.uk',1,1,'1923 - C05762461.txt','Best analysis so far of Iranian vote. SidYesterday, June 21, Chatham House in UK published a detailed study of the Iranian vote, concluding from close analysis that the election results were a fraud. This is the most definitive objective analysis so far. Sid http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files/14234_iranelection0609.pdf This paper is published by Chatham House and the Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Preliminary Analysis of the Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election Editor: Professor Ali Ansari, Director, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House author, \'Iran, Islam and Democracy\' Research and Analysis: Daniel Berman and Thomas Rintoul, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews 21 June 2009 Chatham House is independent and owes no allegiance to government or to any political body. It does not hold opinions of its own the views expressed in this text are the responsibility of the authors. This document is issued on the understanding that if any extract is used, the authors and Chatham House should be credited, preferably with the date of the publication. Preliminary Analysis of Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election www.chathamhouse.org.uk 2 Executive Summary Working from the province by province breakdowns of the 2009 and 2005 results, released by the Iranian Ministry of Interior, and from the 2006 census as published by the official Statistical Centre of Iran, the following observations about the official data and the debates surrounding it can be made. ?In two conservative provinces, Mazandaran and Yazd, a turnout of more than 100% was recorded. ?At a provincial level, there is no correlation between the increased turnout and the swing to Ahmadinejad. This challenges the notion that Ahmadinejad\'s victory was due to the massive participation of a previously silent conservative majority. ?In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all former','Best analysis so far of Iranian vote. SidYesterday, June 21, Chatham House in UK published a detailed study of the Iranian vote, concluding from close analysis that the election results were a fraud. This is the most definitive objective analysis so far. Sid http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files/14234_iranelection0609.pdf This paper is published by Chatham House and the Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Preliminary Analysis of the Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election Editor: Professor Ali Ansari, Director, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews; Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House; author, \'Iran, Islam and Democracy\' Research and Analysis: Daniel Berman and Thomas Rintoul, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews 21 June 2009 Chatham House is independent and owes no allegiance to government or to any political body. It does not hold opinions of its own; the views expressed in this text are the responsibility of the authors. This document is issued on the understanding that if any extract is used, the authors and Chatham House should be credited, preferably with the date of the publication. Preliminary Analysis of Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election www.chathamhouse.org.uk 2 Executive Summary Working from the province by province breakdowns of the 2009 and 2005 results, released by the Iranian Ministry of Interior, and from the 2006 census as published by the official Statistical Centre of Iran, the following observations about the official data and the debates surrounding it can be made. ?In two conservative provinces, Mazandaran and Yazd, a turnout of more than 100% was recorded. ?At a provincial level, there is no correlation between the increased turnout and the swing to Ahmadinejad. This challenges the notion that Ahmadinejad\'s victory was due to the massive participation of a previously silent conservative majority. ?In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all former'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'10_Downing_Street',6,1,'1142 - C05760405.txt','Mini schedulePls tell Huma and all I\'m still in the lunch so apologize ti Saud. Will do Tell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER 11:25 am SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM 12:15 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM 1:15 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department Can you pls send me a copy for today?','Mini schedulePls tell Huma and all I\'m still in the lunch so apologize ti Saud. Will do Tell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER 11:25 am SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM 12:15 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM 1:15 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department Can you pls send me a copy for today?'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'10_Downing_Street',6,1,'1145 - C05760408.txt','Mini scheduleComing now. Where should I go? Will do Tell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am 11:25 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am 12:00 pm 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 1:15 pm POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm . ARRIVE State Department Can you pls send me a copy for today?','Mini scheduleComing now. Where should I go? Will do Tell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am 11:25 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am 12:00 pm 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 1:15 pm POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm . ARRIVE State Department Can you pls send me a copy for today?'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'10_Downing_Street',6,1,'2247 - C05763001.txt','Melanne\'s event was wonderful. Get Shaun Woodward\'s memo? Miliband interviewbelow. Sid http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/jun/12/david-miliband-gordon-brown-labour-leadership/print The Guardian David Miliband: Labour is facing the fight of its life Foreign secretary thought about quitting the government in last week\'s turmoil David Miliband expressed his frustration at a lack of vision from the Labour leadership. Photograph: Martin Godwin Voters still don\'t know what Labour and Gordon Brown stand for, David Miliband admits today, as he reveals how close he came to quitting the government during last week\'s turmoil at Westminster. Speaking to the Guardian at the end of 10 extraordinary days, the foreign secretary says the party\'s high command was given an electric shock by the disastrous European election results, and he urges fellow ministers to get out and prepare for the fight of our life. But Miliband also concedes that he considered following his close friend and ally James Purnell, who resigned from the government last week and called for the prime minister to stand down. Miliband said: I\'d made my decision on Thursday. Sometimes you can make your decisions with great planning and calculation and sometimes you have to make them rather more quickly. James made his decision in good faith, I made my decision in good faith ... we all have tolive with our decisions. The Labour party has a settled view of who should be leader, he said. This divides people who are close and people feel passionately one way and people feel passionately the other way. Describing the task now facing Labour, he says: It could not be more urgent that there is a maximum of 11 months until the next general election, that we got 15% of the vote nationally [last week], that we came second in Wales and that one in 20 people voted for us. If that does not electric shock us out of our ministerial chairs to think: \'By God, we have got the fight of our life on our hands because whatever the Tories are they certainly don\'t deserve a landslide\' ? then nothing will. Miliband has not given a domestic policy interview for nearly nine months since he felt dogged by accusations that he was manoeuvring for the premiership. He refuses to acknowledge that his decision to back Brown last week saved the prime minister, saying it is impossible to tell. But the foreign secretary feels his loyalty has given him the freedom to speak his mind without his motives being questioned by anyone in Downing Street. Miliband betrays frustration at the absence of a clear Labour vision, saying: We need the message to go out that we have got the humility to learn about what has gone wrong. It is not a masochism strategy. It is about saying what we believe in. It is about clarity, priority, adding up to purpose. I know what we stand for, I know what our instincts are, but the voters don\'t. Actually, I know what Gordon Brown stands for. We have a responsibility to make sure that, come the election, [voters] know what Labour stands for. We were not being listened to, people felt that they had been forgotten, we neither inspired nor reassured. He calls for cabinet colleagues to show stronger leadership in the battle to restore Labour\'s fortunes. We need to make sure the talents and energies of not just the whole of the cabinet, but the whole of the labour movement','Melanne\'s event was wonderful. Get Shaun Woodward\'s memo? Miliband interviewbelow. Sid http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/jun/12/david-miliband-gordon-brown-labour-leadership/print The Guardian David Miliband: Labour is facing the fight of its life Foreign secretary thought about quitting the government in last week\'s turmoil David Miliband expressed his frustration at a lack of vision from the Labour leadership. Photograph: Martin Godwin Voters still don\'t know what Labour and Gordon Brown stand for, David Miliband admits today, as he reveals how close he came to quitting the government during last week\'s turmoil at Westminster. Speaking to the Guardian at the end of 10 extraordinary days, the foreign secretary says the party\'s high command was given an \"electric shock\" by the disastrous European election results, and he urges fellow ministers to get out and prepare for \"the fight of our life\". But Miliband also concedes that he considered following his close friend and ally James Purnell, who resigned from the government last week and called for the prime minister to stand down. Miliband said: \"I\'d made my decision on Thursday. Sometimes you can make your decisions with great planning and calculation and sometimes you have to make them rather more quickly. James made his decision in good faith, I made my decision in good faith ... we all have tolive with our decisions.\" The Labour party has a settled view of who should be leader, he said. \"This divides people who are close and people feel passionately one way and people feel passionately the other way.\" Describing the task now facing Labour, he says: \"It could not be more urgent that there is a maximum of 11 months until the next general election, that we got 15% of the vote nationally [last week], that we came second in Wales and that one in 20 people voted for us. If that does not electric shock us out of our ministerial chairs to think: \'By God, we have got the fight of our life on our hands because whatever the Tories are they certainly don\'t deserve a landslide\' ? then nothing will.\" Miliband has not given a domestic policy interview for nearly nine months since he felt dogged by accusations that he was manoeuvring for the premiership. He refuses to acknowledge that his decision to back Brown last week saved the prime minister, saying \"it is impossible to tell\". But the foreign secretary feels his loyalty has given him the freedom to speak his mind without his motives being questioned by anyone in Downing Street. Miliband betrays frustration at the absence of a clear Labour vision, saying: \"We need the message to go out that we have got the humility to learn about what has gone wrong. \"It is not a masochism strategy. It is about saying what we believe in. It is about clarity, priority, adding up to purpose. I know what we stand for, I know what our instincts are, but the voters don\'t. Actually, I know what Gordon Brown stands for. \"We have a responsibility to make sure that, come the election, [voters] know what Labour stands for. We were not being listened to, people felt that they had been forgotten, we neither inspired nor reassured.\" He calls for cabinet colleagues to show stronger leadership in the battle to restore Labour\'s fortunes. \"We need to make sure the talents and energies of not just the whole of the cabinet, but the whole of the labour movement'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'10_Downing_Street',6,1,'3024 - C05764892.txt','Guardian front page tomorrow also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen. But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable. Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time. He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution. In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. My sight is not at all deteriorating, he told NBC.','Guardian front page tomorrow; also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: \"I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen.\" But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: \"In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable.\" Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting \"the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time\". He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. \"I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution.\" In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. \"My sight is not at all deteriorating,\" he told NBC.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'10_Downing_Street',6,1,'3026 - C05764896.txt','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left the special relationship at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone, the source said. There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off. The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would spend all day Friday together. However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left \"the special relationship\" at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. \"It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone,\" the source said. \"There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off.\" The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would \"spend all day Friday together.\" However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'10_Downing_Street',6,1,'3614 - C05766357.txt','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a declaration of war by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was a bit strong. Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a clear mark of hostility. Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place, Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a \"declaration of war\" by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was \"a bit strong\". Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a \"clear mark of hostility\". \"Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place,\" Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'1101_New_York_Avenue',5,1,'1464 - C05761206.txt','ScheduleDo you want to see her this week? B6  Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl, Trying to decide when to take a quick trip to Munich. Any sense of when a meeting might occur? Thanks very much. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management LLC 1101 New York Avenue NW Suite 900 Washing on DC 20005','ScheduleDo you want to see her this week? B6 ; Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl, Trying to decide when to take a quick trip to Munich. Any sense of when a meeting might occur? Thanks very much. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management LLC 1101 New York Avenue NW Suite 900 Washing on DC 20005'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'1101_New_York_Avenue',5,1,'2365 - C05763346.txt','Well doneCongratulations to you and to President Clinton. The right thing to do and extremely well done. Have spoken with columnists and editorial writers galore to support effort and the hard work ahead. Might be useful sometime to compare Madeleine and my experience with KJI and Kang to surface what has changed. Positive that Kang was in room. Travel safely in Africa. Your trip is important since that continent will loom large into the future. Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005 Tel: 202-842-7222 Fax: 202-370-3599 * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry','Well doneCongratulations to you and to President Clinton. The right thing to do and extremely well done. Have spoken with columnists and editorial writers galore to support effort and the hard work ahead. Might be useful sometime to compare Madeleine and my experience with KJI and Kang to surface what has changed. Positive that Kang was in room. Travel safely in Africa. Your trip is important since that continent will loom large into the future. Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005 Tel: 202-842-7222 Fax: 202-370-3599 * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'1101_New_York_Avenue',5,1,'2443 - C05763746.txt','RecoveryGreat you can begin PT- one of the best things in life for broken parts and aching bodies! Agree merger is a positive with good possibilities. Nice to see you named best cabinet member in Washingtonian since job is so tough and world generally conspires to make it tougher. Finally getting your whole team on board should help. Will save any issue discussion or thoughts for other than email. Keep taking care and, hopefully, the only fireworks this weekend will be in American communities. Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washin on DC 20005 * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry Wendy-- Thanks for your good wishes. 1 am finally on the mend and starting physical therapy. One word of advice--watch where you step! I was very excited by the announced merger w Sandy\'s firm which sounds like a win-win for all. I miss seeing you and hope we can remedy that soon. Happy 4th! Hope you came through the surgery well and will somehow find five minutes for recovery! Feel better soon. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management','RecoveryGreat you can begin PT- one of the best things in life for broken parts and aching bodies! Agree merger is a positive with good possibilities. Nice to see you named best cabinet member in Washingtonian since job is so tough and world generally conspires to make it tougher. Finally getting your whole team on board should help. Will save any issue discussion or thoughts for other than email. Keep taking care and, hopefully, the only fireworks this weekend will be in American communities. Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washin on DC 20005 * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry Wendy-- Thanks for your good wishes. 1 am finally on the mend and starting physical therapy. One word of advice--watch where you step! I was very excited by the announced merger w Sandy\'s firm which sounds like a win-win for all. I miss seeing you and hope we can remedy that soon. Happy 4th! Hope you came through the surgery well and will somehow find five minutes for recovery! Feel better soon. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'1101_New_York_Avenue',5,1,'2518 - C05763933.txt','SuperbMadame Secretary- A first rate job on Meet the Press. Your experience, your skill, your competency and humor all on strong display. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washin ton DC 20005 Tel: Fax * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry B6','SuperbMadame Secretary- A first rate job on Meet the Press. Your experience, your skill, your competency and humor all on strong display. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washin ton DC 20005 Tel: Fax * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry B6'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'1101_New_York_Avenue',5,1,'341 - C05758480.txt','ScheduleLet\'s wait until next week. Do you want to see her this week? Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl, Trying to decide when to take a quick trip to Munich. Any sense of when a meeting might occur? Thanks very much. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management LLC 1101 New York Avenue NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005','ScheduleLet\'s wait until next week. Do you want to see her this week? Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl, Trying to decide when to take a quick trip to Munich. Any sense of when a meeting might occur? Thanks very much. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management LLC 1101 New York Avenue NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'111th_United_States_Congress',2,1,'1012 - C05760221.txt','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiThat\'s very nice--high praise indeed, and in the Cong Record for prosperity! FYI IRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes.','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiThat\'s very nice--high praise indeed, and in the Cong Record for prosperity! FYI IRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'111th_United_States_Congress',2,1,'3001 - C05764853.txt','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiIRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my longstanding commitment to assist the Haitian people in their pursuit of a stable, prosperous and democratic future. During my trip to Haiti, I was reminded of the tremendous challenges facing this island nation. The U.N.\'s appointment of President Clinton as special envoy to Haiti has helped to keep a much-needed spotlight on Haiti. President Clinton\'s appointment of Dr. Paul Farmer as the Deputy U.N. Special Envoy for Haiti, adds an invaluable wealth of experience and knowledge to the U.N.\'s work in Haiti. As a founder of Partners in Health and the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti, Dr. Farmer has demonstrated a selfless commitment to the advancement of health and democracy in Haiti for the past 20 years. I have witnessed firsthand Dr. Farmer\'s dedication to helping improve the lives of those in need. He has strong south Florida ties. I am proud to call him a friend, along with our mutual friend, Jennie Block, who has also worked so hard on issues of concern to the Haitian community. I understand that the conference on the Inter-American Development Bank in Haiti went quite well. I was pleased to see that the United Nations voted unanimously this week to extend the authorization for the U.N. Mission in Haiti for another year. I would also like to take a moment to express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in last weekend\'s plane crash during a U.N. mission. The U.N. mission in Haiti has helped to play an important role in bringing security and stability to some of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Haiti. I continue to support its mission and the many men and women from around the world who work to carry it out.','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiIRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my longstanding commitment to assist the Haitian people in their pursuit of a stable, prosperous and democratic future. During my trip to Haiti, I was reminded of the tremendous challenges facing this island nation. The U.N.\'s appointment of President Clinton as special envoy to Haiti has helped to keep a much-needed spotlight on Haiti. President Clinton\'s appointment of Dr. Paul Farmer as the Deputy U.N. Special Envoy for Haiti, adds an invaluable wealth of experience and knowledge to the U.N.\'s work in Haiti. As a founder of Partners in Health and the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti, Dr. Farmer has demonstrated a selfless commitment to the advancement of health and democracy in Haiti for the past 20 years. I have witnessed firsthand Dr. Farmer\'s dedication to helping improve the lives of those in need. He has strong south Florida ties. I am proud to call him a friend, along with our mutual friend, Jennie Block, who has also worked so hard on issues of concern to the Haitian community. I understand that the conference on the Inter-American Development Bank in Haiti went quite well. I was pleased to see that the United Nations voted unanimously this week to extend the authorization for the U.N. Mission in Haiti for another year. I would also like to take a moment to express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in last weekend\'s plane crash during a U.N. mission. The U.N. mission in Haiti has helped to play an important role in bringing security and stability to some of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Haiti. I continue to support its mission and the many men and women from around the world who work to carry it out.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'12-hour_clock',1,1,'1564 - C05761368.txt','CDM in NY on Wednesday for FuneralI will be out on Weds to attend a funeral so am going to adjust my calendar accordingly tomorrow. cdm','CDM in NY on Wednesday for FuneralI will be out on Weds to attend a funeral so am going to adjust my calendar accordingly tomorrow. cdm'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'1200_Micrograms',2,1,'2884 - C05764637.txt','Friday 9/25 A must readJan, will be in touch later today. Valmoro, Lona J I would love to see you. We\'ll have to play timing by ear so I\'m copying Huma and Lona to help schedule. Hillary, I expect you are claimed six times over, given everyone who is in NY for CGI, but I will be in NY from tonight through next Saturday (returning Saturday), so if you could have dinner Friday night or just a cup of tea after the closing plenary, I would love to see you. I loved the Washington Post pieces e,1, And your inquiry meant a lot to and I appreciated having a few minutes to talk. I know how true it is that this is 24/7 as the Post quoted you remarking. Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 Thx Jan. I\'ll call to check in. Hillary: See today\'s Limits of Force OpEd by Chuck Hagel. No answers but apt analysis. Might Congressional momentum for development assistance reform warrant serious consideration of former or current Member of Congress to head USAID? Hagel? Lee Hamilton?... Still thinking! Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 B6 B6','Friday 9/25 A must readJan, will be in touch later today. Valmoro, Lona J I would love to see you. We\'ll have to play timing by ear so I\'m copying Huma and Lona to help schedule. Hillary, I expect you are claimed six times over, given everyone who is in NY for CGI, but I will be in NY from tonight through next Saturday (returning Saturday), so if you could have dinner Friday night or just a cup of tea after the closing plenary, I would love to see you. I loved the Washington Post pieces e,1, And your inquiry meant a lot to and I appreciated having a few minutes to talk. I know how true it is that this is \"24/7\" as the Post quoted you remarking. Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 Thx Jan. I\'ll call to check in. Hillary: See today\'s \"Limits of Force\" OpEd by Chuck Hagel. No answers but apt analysis. Might Congressional momentum for development assistance reform warrant serious consideration of former or current Member of Congress to head USAID? Hagel? Lee Hamilton?... Still thinking! Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 B6 B6'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'1200_Micrograms',2,1,'2891 - C05764649.txt','Friday 9/25 A must readtaking jan off we have been talking to wjc team about a dinner friday night post cgi (that i believe you and wjc discussed) and if we do that, we can include her there. you should know that barbra striesand and jim brolin have also askedif you and wjc want to have dinner friday night if you are interested. her performance is sat night I would love to see you. We\'ll have to play timing by ear so I\'m copying Huma and Lona to help schedule. Hillary, I expect you are claimed six times over, given everyone who is in NY for CGI, but I will be in NY from tonight through next Saturday (returning Saturday), so if you could have dinner Friday night or just a cup of tea after the closing plenary, I would love to see you. I loved the Washington Post piece1111 I And your inquiry meant a lot to and I appreciated having a few minutes to talk. I know how true it is that this is 24/7 as the Post quoted you remarking. Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 Hillary: See today\'s Limits of Force OpEd by Chuck Hagel. No answers but apt analysis. Might Congressional momentum for development assistance reform warrant serious consideration of former or current Member of Congress to head USAID? Hagel? Lee Hamilton?... Still thinking! Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005','Friday 9/25 A must readtaking jan off we have been talking to wjc team about a dinner friday night post cgi (that i believe you and wjc discussed) and if we do that, we can include her there. you should know that barbra striesand and jim brolin have also askedif you and wjc want to have dinner friday night if you are interested. her performance is sat night I would love to see you. We\'ll have to play timing by ear so I\'m copying Huma and Lona to help schedule. Hillary, I expect you are claimed six times over, given everyone who is in NY for CGI, but I will be in NY from tonight through next Saturday (returning Saturday), so if you could have dinner Friday night or just a cup of tea after the closing plenary, I would love to see you. I loved the Washington Post piece1111 I And your inquiry meant a lot to and I appreciated having a few minutes to talk. I know how true it is that this is \"24/7\" as the Post quoted you remarking. Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 Hillary: See today\'s \"Limits of Force\" OpEd by Chuck Hagel. No answers but apt analysis. Might Congressional momentum for development assistance reform warrant serious consideration of former or current Member of Congress to head USAID? Hagel? Lee Hamilton?... Still thinking! Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'1333_H_Street',1,1,'204 - C05739799.txt','Mark - quick Reuters queryYes I spoke with Rep Ros-Lehtinen yesterday. Advised that S is committed to speaking to her committees of jurisdiction once the arb is completed. And the target date for completion of the Arb was in December. Tell me what you need so I can help you with any points. cdm + Dave We see FOX reporting: Urgent: Hillary Clinton totestify before Congress on Benghazi in early DEC. Can you confirm this? Any details. Thanks and regards, Paul Eckert Reuters Asia Correspondent 1333 H Street NW Washington, DC 20005 Tel 202 789-8578 Cell','Mark - quick Reuters queryYes I spoke with Rep Ros-Lehtinen yesterday. Advised that S is committed to speaking to her committees of jurisdiction once the arb is completed. And the target date for completion of the Arb was in December. Tell me what you need so I can help you with any points. cdm + Dave We see FOX reporting: Urgent: Hillary Clinton totestify before Congress on Benghazi in early DEC. Can you confirm this? Any details. Thanks and regards, Paul Eckert Reuters Asia Correspondent 1333 H Street NW Washington, DC 20005 Tel 202 789-8578 Cell'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'14_Andromedae_b',1,1,'2620 - C05764132.txt','Phone call reportGeorge-- 1.4 B) 1.4 D) B1 4(B) 4(D) 1','Phone call reportGeorge-- 1.4 B) 1.4 D) B1 4(B) 4(D) 1'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'1973_Chilean_coup_détat',1,1,'2994 - C05764843.txt','Honduras Military Coup DecisionWill call you around 3pm Ok--i should be free after 2. PIs email when you want to talk. See b/I - will call you later today to discuss my convs on this matter INTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research/ 306','Honduras Military Coup DecisionWill call you around 3pm Ok--i should be free after 2. PIs email when you want to talk. See b/I - will call you later today to discuss my convs on this matter INTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research/ 306'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'1995_American_League_Division_Series',1,1,'1624 - C05761485.txt','Some other thoughtsAMS did not like any of this both for the substance and because she did not write it so we did not share it with you today. Then I decided to share it with you anyway for any value it has for you. Frame: The world we live in today is inextricably interconnected. Together we succeed. Apart we fail. In the Obama Administration, we will use smart power to advance to our shared security, shared prosperity and shared humanity. In advancing our shared security, we seek to: ? Reduce threat of violent extremism ? Reduce the spread of weapons of mass destruction In advancing our shared prosperity, we seek to: ? Use development to create and sustain strong stable economies by: o Focusing on women as essential for driving economic growth o Expanding access to food and the means to grow or buy it and, o Expanding access to quality education in developing countries ? Expand access to stable, affordable and increasingly clean energy sources In advancing our shared humanity, we seek to: ? Expand human rights and the conditions that promote respect for human rights ? Support the development of health systems that support healthier societies and confront the spread of pandemic disease (e.g., AlDs) How we achieve these goals: We will advance these goals through shared responsibility and the application of smart power. America has the responsibility to lead, but can only lead in partnership with others. Smart power means elevating and integrating diplomacy and development. DIPLOMACY: Focus on priority partnerships: ? Revitalized partnerships with historic allies EU, Japan, Korea, Australia ? Calibrated partnerships with China and Russia 31','Some other thoughtsAMS did not like any of this both for the substance and because she did not write it so we did not share it with you today. Then I decided to share it with you anyway for any value it has for you. Frame: The world we live in today is inextricably interconnected. Together we succeed. Apart we fail. In the Obama Administration, we will use smart power to advance to our shared security, shared prosperity and shared humanity. In advancing our shared security, we seek to: ? Reduce threat of violent extremism ? Reduce the spread of weapons of mass destruction In advancing our shared prosperity, we seek to: ? Use development to create and sustain strong stable economies by: o Focusing on women as essential for driving economic growth; o Expanding access to food and the means to grow or buy it; and, o Expanding access to quality education in developing countries; ? Expand access to stable, affordable and increasingly clean energy sources In advancing our shared humanity, we seek to: ? Expand human rights and the conditions that promote respect for human rights ? Support the development of health systems that support healthier societies and confront the spread of pandemic disease (e.g., AlDs) How we achieve these goals: We will advance these goals through shared responsibility and the application of smart power. America has the responsibility to lead, but can only lead in partnership with others. Smart power means elevating and integrating diplomacy and development. DIPLOMACY: Focus on priority partnerships: ? Revitalized partnerships with historic allies EU, Japan, Korea, Australia; ? Calibrated partnerships with China and Russia; 31'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'1997_Asian_financial_crisis',1,2,'2369 - C05763378.txt','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a re-charging program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S. number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board; welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level; the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day; we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a \"re-charging\" program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S.; number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students; today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'1_Night_in_Paris',2,1,'2898 - C05764657.txt','UNESCO updateHuma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates. I am sorry to report that the Egyptians have used harsh tactics in the halls of UNESCO. A member of the U.S. delegation has seen a member of the Egyptian-hired public relations group walking around with an envelope of cash. They pushed to have two Amb recalled. Disgust and resentment is running high. The Egyptians are pushing delegations very hard. FM Aboul-Gheit has stopped in Paris to deal with the UNESCO race while en route to NY for UNGA. A/S Feltman writes that Egyptian Ambassador Shoukry has called him twice today with a message from the Foreign Minister. FM Aboul Gheit is angry and reports President Mubarak is angry. A/S Feltman notes  maybe we\'ve become a convenient excuse. A/S Feltman very helpfully pushed back and helped defend our ambassador who had been criticized. Our strategy relies on our Amb being low-key. He is following his instructions. We should be unhappy with the way he is being attacked personally. Candidates Bukova and Baki are moving ahead on their own lobbying. FYI, Hosni even said on French TV that the U.S. is neutral reflecting our especially low key approach this past week. Now that Hosni may lose, the U.S. looks like a convenient one to blame.','UNESCO updateHuma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates. I am sorry to report that the Egyptians have used harsh tactics in the halls of UNESCO. A member of the U.S. delegation has seen a member of the Egyptian-hired \"public relations\" group walking around with an envelope of cash. They pushed to have two Amb recalled. Disgust and resentment is running high. The Egyptians are pushing delegations very hard. FM Aboul-Gheit has stopped in Paris to deal with the UNESCO race while en route to NY for UNGA. A/S Feltman writes that Egyptian Ambassador Shoukry has called him twice today with a \"message from the Foreign Minister.\" FM Aboul Gheit is angry and reports President Mubarak is angry. A/S Feltman notes \" maybe we\'ve become a convenient excuse.\" A/S Feltman very helpfully pushed back and helped defend our ambassador who had been criticized. Our strategy relies on our Amb being low-key. He is following his instructions. We should be unhappy with the way he is being attacked personally. Candidates Bukova and Baki are moving ahead on their own lobbying. FYI, Hosni even said on French TV that the U.S. is neutral reflecting our especially low key approach this past week. Now that Hosni may lose, the U.S. looks like a convenient one to blame.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'1_Night_in_Paris',2,1,'2899 - C05764658.txt','UNESCO updatethat is right Esther will keep sending updates This doesn\'t sound like there\'s anything for me to do but pls keep me informed. Huma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates.','UNESCO updatethat is right Esther will keep sending updates This doesn\'t sound like there\'s anything for me to do but pls keep me informed. Huma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'2008_Mumbai_attacks',1,1,'3567 - C05766254.txt','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'2008_Summer_Olympics',1,2,'1803 - C05761918.txt','the Cable BROADCAST NOTICE: Dan Piccuta - RetirementThe New ForeienPolicv.com Passport : Tom Ricks : Dan Drezner : Stephen Walt : David Rothkopf : Marc Lynch The Cable : Madam Secretary : Net Effect : Shadow Govt. : The Argument : The Call US Embassy Beijing decapitated Thu, 05/14/2009 - 10:04am Citing the desire to spend more time with his wife, the charge d\'affaires of the U.S. embassy in Beijing, Dan Piccuta, has announced his retirement, a notice issued to embassy employees and obtained by The Cable says. Piccuta\'s departure will leave the embassy decapitated as of July 1, a source said. If the process for selecting an ambassador to Beijing wasn\'t in high gear before, we better hope it is now, the official said. The U.S. embassy in Beijing will also need a formal, actual deputy chief of mission. One possibility -- that Bill Weinstein, who has been the effective DCM in Beijing for four months now, would be able to drop the acting title. (The Cable previously reported that several people had turned down the Beijing ambassador job.) Piccuta\'s retirement announcement here: It seems to me that for some time now we have been living in a non-stop diplomatic highlights film. I won\'t soon forget the thrill of supporting our US Olympic family, the President and other Americans during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games. We can be proud to have safely and securely consolidated employees at our beautiful new embassy where proximity to colleagues and techno wizardry have catalyzed collaboration in our professional efforts. To that list we can now add our contributions to the engagement with China of a new U.S. administration through mutual efforts to build a positive, cooperative and comprehensive bilateral relationship. Your accomplishments are too numerous to mention in more detail, but the depth, breadth and excellence of our agencies and posts in China are acclaimed as without equal among U.S. diplomatic missions. Just as important have been successes in improving work-life balance throughout the Mission, in facilitating employment of our family members, and in promoting the sense of community and mutual support among employees, sections, and agencies as well as with constituent and neighboring posts. I am hopeful that some have noticed the effort to provide deserving officers, specialists, family members and LES employees with opportunities for professional growth including in supervisory and leadership roles. Because of the ever-increasing diversity and talent of our team, the exit of any one colleague has never diluted our combined strength nor caused us or the Department concern. I am therefore confident that we will manage the many transitions we\'ll address in the coming months with exceptional competence and that we can count on each others\' support as we prepare for new leadership throughout','\"the Cable\" BROADCAST NOTICE: Dan Piccuta - RetirementThe New ForeienPolicv.com Passport : Tom Ricks : Dan Drezner : Stephen Walt : David Rothkopf : Marc Lynch The Cable : Madam Secretary : Net Effect : Shadow Govt. : The Argument : The Call US Embassy Beijing \"decapitated\" Thu, 05/14/2009 - 10:04am Citing the desire to spend more time with his wife, the charge d\'affaires of the U.S. embassy in Beijing, Dan Piccuta, has announced his retirement, a notice issued to embassy employees and obtained by The Cable says. Piccuta\'s departure will leave the embassy \"decapitated\" as of July 1, a source said. \"If the process for selecting an ambassador to Beijing wasn\'t in high gear before, we better hope it is now,\" the official said. The U.S. embassy in Beijing will also need a formal, actual deputy chief of mission. One possibility -- that Bill Weinstein, who has been the effective DCM in Beijing for four months now, would be able to drop the \"acting\" title. (The Cable previously reported that several people had turned down the Beijing ambassador job.) Piccuta\'s retirement announcement here: It seems to me that for some time now we have been living in a non-stop diplomatic highlights film. I won\'t soon forget the thrill of supporting our US Olympic family, the President and other Americans during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games. We can be proud to have safely and securely consolidated employees at our beautiful new embassy where proximity to colleagues and techno wizardry have catalyzed collaboration in our professional efforts. To that list we can now add our contributions to the engagement with China of a new U.S. administration through mutual efforts to build a positive, cooperative and comprehensive bilateral relationship. Your accomplishments are too numerous to mention in more detail, but the depth, breadth and excellence of our agencies and posts in China are acclaimed as without equal among U.S. diplomatic missions. Just as important have been successes in improving work-life balance throughout the Mission, in facilitating employment of our family members, and in promoting the sense of community and mutual support among employees, sections, and agencies as well as with constituent and neighboring posts. I am hopeful that some have noticed the effort to provide deserving officers, specialists, family members and LES employees with opportunities for professional growth including in supervisory and leadership roles. Because of the ever-increasing diversity and talent of our team, the exit of any one colleague has never diluted our combined strength nor caused us or the Department concern. I am therefore confident that we will manage the many transitions we\'ll address in the coming months with exceptional competence and that we can count on each others\' support as we prepare for new leadership throughout'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'2009_G-20_London_summit',1,1,'3294 - C05765795.txt','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main banker for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main \"banker\" for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'2009_in_Croatia',1,1,'2026 - C05762652.txt','Jim travel this weekCheryl, Jake, Huma, Jim is traveling to Europe this Thursday ? Sunday, as follows: Thursday/Friday: Dubrovnik for the 2009 Croatia Summit Friday evening/Saturday morning: Baku, Azerbaijan on N-K Saturday afternoon: Yerevan, Armenia on N-K Saturday evening/Sunday: Lisbon for the Community of Democracies meeting He\'ll leave early Thursday morning and return to DC on Sunday evening. Amy Scanlon from our office will staff Jim on the trip. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931','Jim travel this weekCheryl, Jake, Huma, Jim is traveling to Europe this Thursday ? Sunday, as follows: Thursday/Friday: Dubrovnik for the 2009 Croatia Summit Friday evening/Saturday morning: Baku, Azerbaijan on N-K Saturday afternoon: Yerevan, Armenia on N-K Saturday evening/Sunday: Lisbon for the Community of Democracies meeting He\'ll leave early Thursday morning and return to DC on Sunday evening. Amy Scanlon from our office will staff Jim on the trip. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'2009_Iranian_presidential_election_protests',1,1,'2804 - C05764510.txt','if S asks about Libyafyi I talked to the Libyan Foreign Minister, Musa Kusa, today. He clearly gets it. He said that Megrahi would NOT appear on the September 1 revolution day festivities (40th anniversary of the green revolution). And he said that he totally understood that Qadhafi should stay in New York and not set up a tent in New Jersey. At the same time, others from the MFA called in our Embassy in Tripoli and called in the UK ambassador. The Libyans are clearly looking for a way out of the self-inflicted mess. Let\'s hope that these wiser heads can prevail on Qadhafi. We\'ve double-tracked with the (very good and long-suffering) Libyan Ambassador here. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209','if S asks about Libyafyi I talked to the Libyan Foreign Minister, Musa Kusa, today. He clearly \"gets it.\" He said that Megrahi would NOT appear on the September 1 revolution day festivities (40th anniversary of the \"green revolution\"). And he said that he totally understood that Qadhafi should stay in New York and not set up a tent in New Jersey. At the same time, others from the MFA called in our Embassy in Tripoli and called in the UK ambassador. The Libyans are clearly looking for a way out of the self-inflicted mess. Let\'s hope that these wiser heads can prevail on Qadhafi. We\'ve double-tracked with the (very good and long-suffering) Libyan Ambassador here. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'2009_Los_Angeles_Dodgers_season',1,1,'1943 - C05762522.txt','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitledIsrael\'s Lawyer, in which Aaron argued For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney... I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer. Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the I was there and I know what happened. An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.) But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the facts in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s disengagement from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949. 61','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitled\"Israel\'s Lawyer,\" in which Aaron argued \"For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney...\" I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled \"The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer.\" Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the \"I was there and I know what happened.\" An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: \"Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.\") But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the \"facts\" in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s \"disengagement\" from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: \"In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949.\" 61'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'2009_North_Korean_nuclear_test',1,1,'2504 - C05763901.txt','AP/NKReport: North Korea willing to hold talks with US AP By KWANG-TAE KIM Associated Press Sat Jul 25, 4:51 am ET SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has indicated its interest in holding direct talks with the United States, a news report said, after the two sides traded barbs over Pyongyang\'s nuclear weapons programs at a security forum. We are not against a dialogue. We are not against any negotiation for the issues of common concern, Japan\'s Kyodo news agency quoted North Korean ambassador to the United Nations Sin Son Ho as saying Friday. But the ambassador, speaking in New York, dismissed the possibility of a return to stalled nuclear negotiations involving the two Koreas, the U.S., Japan, China and Russia, saying the six-party talks are gone forever. The U.S. has offered to hold talks with the North within the six-nation process if it returns to the negotiating table and takes irreversible steps for denuclearization. Last weekend, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell indicated that the chances for direct talks between North Korea and the U.S. were slim. Our bilateral negotiations are between the U.S. and South Korea about our collective approach to the North, Campbell told reporters in Seoul. Sin said the five other parties to the nuclear talks cheated North Korea, accusing them of not implementing what they had agreed under a disarmament-for-aid deal. No more details were given in the Kyodo report. Sin was not available for comment Saturday. The North Korean mission to the U.N. declined to comment. North Korea quit the nuclear talks in April to protest a U.N. statement condemning a rocket launch. North Korea insisted it sent a satellite into orbit, while the U.S. and its allies said it was actually a long-range missile test. North Korea conducted its second nuclear test in May and a barrage of missile tests in July, drawing international condemnation and new U.N. sanctions. U.S. and Chinese officials are expected to discuss North Korea\'s nuclear programs and other regional security issues at a strategic dialogue next week in Washington. North Korea will be a significant topic, but obviously one among many, State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said Friday in Washington. The U.S. and North Korea engaged in a sharp war of words earlier this week over U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s recent comment likening the regime in Pyongyang to small children demanding attention. At a regional security conference in Thailand, Clinton also said the North has no friends left. North Korea\'s Foreign Ministry described her Thursday as a funny lady who sometimes looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping. 298','AP/NKReport: North Korea willing to hold talks with US AP By KWANG-TAE KIM Associated Press Sat Jul 25, 4:51 am ET SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has indicated its interest in holding direct talks with the United States, a news report said, after the two sides traded barbs over Pyongyang\'s nuclear weapons programs at a security forum. \"We are not against a dialogue. We are not against any negotiation for the issues of common concern,\" Japan\'s Kyodo news agency quoted North Korean ambassador to the United Nations Sin Son Ho as saying Friday. But the ambassador, speaking in New York, dismissed the possibility of a return to stalled nuclear negotiations involving the two Koreas, the U.S., Japan, China and Russia, saying \"the six-party talks are gone forever.\" The U.S. has offered to hold talks with the North within the six-nation process if it returns to the negotiating table and takes irreversible steps for denuclearization. Last weekend, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell indicated that the chances for direct talks between North Korea and the U.S. were slim. \"Our bilateral negotiations are between the U.S. and South Korea about our collective approach\" to the North, Campbell told reporters in Seoul. Sin said the five other parties to the nuclear talks \"cheated\" North Korea, accusing them of not implementing what they had agreed under a disarmament-for-aid deal. No more details were given in the Kyodo report. Sin was not available for comment Saturday. The North Korean mission to the U.N. declined to comment. North Korea quit the nuclear talks in April to protest a U.N. statement condemning a rocket launch. North Korea insisted it sent a satellite into orbit, while the U.S. and its allies said it was actually a long-range missile test. North Korea conducted its second nuclear test in May and a barrage of missile tests in July, drawing international condemnation and new U.N. sanctions. U.S. and Chinese officials are expected to discuss North Korea\'s nuclear programs and other regional security issues at a strategic dialogue next week in Washington. \"North Korea will be a significant topic, but obviously one among many,\" State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said Friday in Washington. The U.S. and North Korea engaged in a sharp war of words earlier this week over U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s recent comment likening the regime in Pyongyang to \"small children\" demanding attention. At a regional security conference in Thailand, Clinton also said the North \"has no friends left.\" North Korea\'s Foreign Ministry described her Thursday as \"a funny lady\" who sometimes \"looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping.\" 298'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'2009–11_detention_of_American_hikers_by_Iran',2,1,'2379 - C05763432.txt','great friend great friend (and a member of her original Students of the World organization)of the World organization) (and a member of her original Students is one of the Americans who accidently crossed the border--- FYI is one of the Americans w o accidently crossed the border--- ...and is being held by the Iranian gov... enclosed is a short note from of Joshua Fattal)... he says you all are doing a great job and he is just reaching out to anyone who could maybe help...again this is just an fyi-love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. 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We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008','great friend great friend (and a member of her original Students of the World organization)of the World organization) (and a member of her original Students is one of the Americans who accidently crossed the border--- FYI is one of the Americans w o accidently crossed the border--- ...and is being held by the Iranian gov... enclosed is a short note from of Joshua Fattal)... he says you all are doing a great job and he is just reaching out to anyone who could maybe help...again this is just an fyi-love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you received this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of the error via email to disclaimerinquiries@ideacity.com and please delete the email from your system, retaining no copies in any media. We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008'),(21.39269649088904,7.1308988302963465,2500,'2009–11_detention_of_American_hikers_by_Iran',2,3,'3202 - C05765552.txt','Hikers in Iran HikersMr. Reines: Here\'s the latest ticker we have. We are reaching out to NEA for more context and will pass it on once we get it. Greg Macris, SWO Iran charges three detained Americans with espionage (Adds background) TEHRAN, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Iran has charged three detained U.S. citizens with espionage, the official IRNA news agency quoted a judiciary official as saying on Monday. The three are charged with espionage. Investigations continue into the three detained Americans in Iran, Tehran general prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi said. The three were held after they strayed into Iran from northern Iraq at the end of July. The three, Shane Bauer, 27, Sarah Shourd, 31, and Josh Fattal, 27, crossed into Iranian territory nearly two months ago. Their families say they strayed across the border accidentally. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad suggested in an interview with the American television network NBC in September that the Americans\' release might be linked to the release of Iranian diplomats he said were being held by U.S. troops in Iraq. Under Iran\'s Islamic sharia law, espionage is punishable by death. (Reporting by Ramin Mostafavi, Writing by Parisa Hafezi) Do you have anything on the below? The 3 detained hikers in Iran were charged with espionage?','Hikers in Iran HikersMr. Reines: Here\'s the latest ticker we have. We are reaching out to NEA for more context and will pass it on once we get it. Greg Macris, SWO Iran charges three detained Americans with espionage (Adds background) TEHRAN, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Iran has charged three detained U.S. citizens with espionage, the official IRNA news agency quoted a judiciary official as saying on Monday. \"The three are charged with espionage. Investigations continue into the three detained Americans in Iran,\" Tehran general prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi said. The three were held after they strayed into Iran from northern Iraq at the end of July. The three, Shane Bauer, 27, Sarah Shourd, 31, and Josh Fattal, 27, crossed into Iranian territory nearly two months ago. Their families say they strayed across the border accidentally. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad suggested in an interview with the American television network NBC in September that the Americans\' release might be linked to the release of Iranian diplomats he said were being held by U.S. troops in Iraq. Under Iran\'s Islamic sharia law, espionage is punishable by death. (Reporting by Ramin Mostafavi, Writing by Parisa Hafezi) Do you have anything on the below? The 3 detained hikers in Iran were charged with espionage?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'2010_G-20_Toronto_summit',2,1,'1893 - C05762382.txt','Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Berlusconi in press availability, 6/15/09As I said before, Prime Minister Berlusconi\'s assistance on our efforts to close Guantanamo is very important to us. I have to say, by the way, that Bermuda has done us a great service, as well, on that front, and I\'m grateful to them. THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release 15, 2009 June REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRIME MINISTER BERLUSCONI OF ITALY IN PRESS AVAILABILITY Oval Office 5:48 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening, everybody. Buona sera. I want to welcome Prime Minister Berlusconi here. He has proved to be a great friend of the United States. And he and I got to know each other at the G20 summit. We are now in the process of planning the G8 summit that Italy will be hosting. We emphasized the strong, historic ties between the United States and Italy. Our bilateral relationship has been marked by cooperation across the board. And I am extremely grateful for his friendship. 129','Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Berlusconi in press availability, 6/15/09\"As I said before, Prime Minister Berlusconi\'s assistance on our efforts to close Guantanamo is very important to us. I have to say, by the way, that Bermuda has done us a great service, as well, on that front, and I\'m grateful to them.\" THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release 15, 2009 June REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRIME MINISTER BERLUSCONI OF ITALY IN PRESS AVAILABILITY Oval Office 5:48 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening, everybody. Buona sera. I want to welcome Prime Minister Berlusconi here. He has proved to be a great friend of the United States. And he and I got to know each other at the G20 summit. We are now in the process of planning the G8 summit that Italy will be hosting. We emphasized the strong, historic ties between the United States and Italy. Our bilateral relationship has been marked by cooperation across the board. And I am extremely grateful for his friendship. 129'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'2010_G-20_Toronto_summit',2,1,'3024 - C05764892.txt','Guardian front page tomorrow also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen. But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable. Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time. He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution. In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. My sight is not at all deteriorating, he told NBC.','Guardian front page tomorrow; also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: \"I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen.\" But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: \"In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable.\" Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting \"the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time\". He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. \"I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution.\" In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. \"My sight is not at all deteriorating,\" he told NBC.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'2010_Haiti_earthquake',1,1,'3714 - C05766604.txt','4636 and state getting a lot of good press -- now in the GuardianFyi http://www.guardian.co.uldnews/datab1og/2010/jan/29/haiti-crowdsourcing Even has a screen shot of dipnote! How to Friday: How to build a crisis reporting system Developers, technologists and volunteers around the world came together to build a crisis reporting for Haiti. Here\'s how they did it ? Comments (1) ? Buzz up! Digg it The Ushahidi crowdsourced crisis reporting in Haiti Technologists around the world came together and rapidly built a system for Haitians to request help in the wake of devastating earthquake. Using the internet to organise themselves, developers, communications experts and humanitarian organisations created a system to gather emergency requests using text messages that won praise from emergency officials and support from the US State Department. Hours after the quake, Josh Nesbit, who heads up a non-profit using mobile phones to help deliver medical care in Africa, heads sent this tweet: Reaching out to FrontlineSMS users in #Haiti with hopes of establishing local SMS gateway for http://haiti.ushahidi.com','4636 and state getting a lot of good press -- now in the GuardianFyi http://www.guardian.co.uldnews/datab1og/2010/jan/29/haiti-crowdsourcing Even has a screen shot of dipnote! How to Friday: How to build a crisis reporting system Developers, technologists and volunteers around the world came together to build a crisis reporting for Haiti. Here\'s how they did it ? Comments (1) ? Buzz up! Digg it The Ushahidi crowdsourced crisis reporting in Haiti Technologists around the world came together and rapidly built a system for Haitians to request help in the wake of devastating earthquake. Using the internet to organise themselves, developers, communications experts and humanitarian organisations created a system to gather emergency requests using text messages that won praise from emergency officials and support from the US State Department. Hours after the quake, Josh Nesbit, who heads up a non-profit using mobile phones to help deliver medical care in Africa, heads sent this tweet: Reaching out to FrontlineSMS users in #Haiti with hopes of establishing local SMS gateway for http://haiti.ushahidi.com'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'2010_South_American_Summit',1,1,'2847 - C05764568.txt','Col DCA letterAttachments: Demarche-letter Prior to Aug 28 UNASUR Summit 8-21-09.doc Attached and enclosed below is the demarche and letter that went out, reflecting your comments. SUBJECT: DEMARCHE/LETTER PRIOR TO AUGUST 28 UNASUR SUMMIT REF: A. STATE 86734 B. STATE 82581 1.(SBU) This is an action request, see paras 4 - 6. 2.(SBU) On August 14, the USG and Colombian government provisionally agreed ad referendum to the text of a bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) (septel). We expect the final agreement may be signed in Bogota in about a month, following a final review by both sides. As noted in reftels, the DCA would permit the United States access to several Colombian military bases and facilitate effective bilateral cooperation on security matters in Colombia. It would not/not authorize establishment of any U.S. bases or ports, nor would it result in an overall increase in the number of U.S. military personnel or U.S.-citizen civilian contractors in Colombia. 3.(SBU) On August 18, the Secretary and Colombian FM Jaime Bermudez met in Washington to discuss the DCA, including the importance of coordinating our public affairs and diplomatic strategies (septel to follow). There is some concern that the upcoming Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) summit would become a regional referendum on the DCA. Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will attend the summit provided that a full range of regional security matters can be discussed, not just the DCA. In this context, we are reaching out to selected UNASUR members to ask that they raise other regional security issues beyond the DCA. 4. (SBU) Action requested for Santiago, Asuncion, and Lima: that you find an opportunity prior to the August 28 summit to raise the importance of discussing the full range of regional security topics during the summit, and not merely the DCA, with appropriate high levels of host government. 265','Col DCA letterAttachments: Demarche-letter Prior to Aug 28 UNASUR Summit 8-21-09.doc Attached and enclosed below is the demarche and letter that went out, reflecting your comments. SUBJECT: DEMARCHE/LETTER PRIOR TO AUGUST 28 UNASUR SUMMIT REF: A. STATE 86734 B. STATE 82581 1.(SBU) This is an action request, see paras 4 - 6. 2.(SBU) On August 14, the USG and Colombian government provisionally agreed ad referendum to the text of a bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) (septel). We expect the final agreement may be signed in Bogota in about a month, following a final review by both sides. As noted in reftels, the DCA would permit the United States access to several Colombian military bases and facilitate effective bilateral cooperation on security matters in Colombia. It would not/not authorize establishment of any U.S. bases or ports, nor would it result in an overall increase in the number of U.S. military personnel or U.S.-citizen civilian contractors in Colombia. 3.(SBU) On August 18, the Secretary and Colombian FM Jaime Bermudez met in Washington to discuss the DCA, including the importance of coordinating our public affairs and diplomatic strategies (septel to follow). There is some concern that the upcoming Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) summit would become a regional referendum on the DCA. Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will attend the summit provided that a full range of regional security matters can be discussed, not just the DCA. In this context, we are reaching out to selected UNASUR members to ask that they raise other regional security issues beyond the DCA. 4. (SBU) Action requested for Santiago, Asuncion, and Lima: that you find an opportunity prior to the August 28 summit to raise the importance of discussing the full range of regional security topics during the summit, and not merely the DCA, with appropriate high levels of host government. 265'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'2011_military_intervention_in_Libya',3,1,'11 - C05739564.txt','AbZ and Hb3 on Libya and West Bank/Gaza(SBU) I had back-to-back phone calls this morning from Qatari PM/FM Hamad bin Jassim and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed. The content was virtually identical, su esting either rare coincidence or, more likely, an unusual level of UAE-Qatari coordination at yesterday\'s Arab League meeting. Main points (mostly Libya related but one Palestinian-related) are as follows: (SBU) No-Fly Zone: The Arab League has now called for a NFZ the UNSC needs to act. Syria was the last hold- out, but the resolution passed. Time is wasting. Both HbJ and AbZ made the right kind of noises (but still less than a solid commitment) that there would be some kind of Qatari and Emirati participation in an international effort. Their chicken-and-egg question to me was, are we going to support a NFZ? If we are, then we can talk about the other participation. (SBU) Recognizing the Council: Both urged us to do so. I noted that the Arab League statement fell short of recognition. They urged us to find some kind of language that would suggest moving in that direction, and I noted our decisions to suspend the operations of the Libyan Embassy, have S meet with Mahmoud Jibril of the Council, and send a diplomatic representative to Benghazi. They pushed for more, with HbJ going to far as to say that recognition of the Council will help underscore to Qadhafi and his circle that he\'s finished. (SBU) Jibril meeting: They each said the same thing that Gene Cretz has picked up separately, that Jibril doesn\'t want media for his meeting with S unless he feels that there will be something significant out of the meeting. HbJ is providing a plane for Jibril to get to Paris. HbJ more than AbZ agreed with me that the meeting itself is a significant deliverable AbZ urged us not to be slower or quieter than France. (SBU) West Bank/Gaza: Both reacted negatively to Israeli announcements regarding hundreds of houses in the West Bank. They asked if we were going to say anything I noted we were still at this point getting the facts. Jeff, you guys just aren\'t serious, AbZ complained. I noted the political context, in which a family was brutally murdered.','AbZ and Hb3 on Libya and West Bank/Gaza(SBU) I had back-to-back phone calls this morning from Qatari PM/FM Hamad bin Jassim and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed. The content was virtually identical, su esting either rare coincidence or, more likely, an unusual level of UAE-Qatari coordination at yesterday\'s Arab League meeting. Main points (mostly Libya related but one Palestinian-related) are as follows: (SBU) No-Fly Zone: The Arab League has now called for a NFZ; the UNSC needs to act. Syria was the last hold- out, but the resolution passed. Time is wasting. Both HbJ and AbZ made the right kind of noises (but still less than a solid commitment) that there would be some kind of Qatari and Emirati participation in an international effort. Their chicken-and-egg question to me was, are we going to support a NFZ? If we are, then we can talk about the other participation. (SBU) Recognizing the Council: Both urged us to do so. I noted that the Arab League statement fell short of recognition. They urged us to find some kind of language that would suggest moving in that direction, and I noted our decisions to suspend the operations of the Libyan Embassy, have S meet with Mahmoud Jibril of the Council, and send a diplomatic representative to Benghazi. They pushed for more, with HbJ going to far as to say that recognition of the Council will help underscore to Qadhafi and his circle that he\'s finished. (SBU) Jibril meeting: They each said the same thing that Gene Cretz has picked up separately, that Jibril doesn\'t want media for his meeting with S unless he feels that there will be something significant out of the meeting. HbJ is providing a plane for Jibril to get to Paris. HbJ more than AbZ agreed with me that the meeting itself is a significant deliverable; AbZ urged us not to be slower or quieter than France. (SBU) West Bank/Gaza: Both reacted negatively to Israeli announcements regarding \"hundreds of houses\" in the West Bank. They asked if we were going to say anything; I noted we were still at this point getting the facts. \"Jeff, you guys just aren\'t serious,\" AbZ complained. I noted the political context, in which a family was brutally murdered.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'2011_military_intervention_in_Libya',3,1,'268 - C05739876.txt','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and all necessary measures - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and \"all necessary measures\" - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'2011_military_intervention_in_Libya',3,1,'3315 - C05765834.txt','Rasmussen press confHere is rasmussen statement at press conf today: On behalf of NATO, I warmly welcome President Obama\'s announcement on the new US approach and commitment to the mission in Afghanistan. President Obama\'s decision to substantially increase the numbers of US forces in the NATO- led operation is proof of his resolve the overall approach he laid out is a broader political strategy for success. The United States\' contribution to the NATO-led mission has always been substantial it is now even more important.But this is not a US mission alone: America\'s Allies in NATO have shared the risks, costs and burdens of this mission from the beginning. As the US increases its commitment, I am confident that the other Allies, as well as our Partners in the mission, will also make a substantial increase in their contribution. Taken together, the new force contributions from across the Alliance, as well as the new approach agreed by all the ISAF countries, will help create a new momentum in the mission in 2010.','Rasmussen press confHere is rasmussen statement at press conf today: On behalf of NATO, I warmly welcome President Obama\'s announcement on the new US approach and commitment to the mission in Afghanistan. President Obama\'s decision to substantially increase the numbers of US forces in the NATO- led operation is proof of his resolve; the overall approach he laid out is a broader political strategy for success. The United States\' contribution to the NATO-led mission has always been substantial; it is now even more important.But this is not a US mission alone: America\'s Allies in NATO have shared the risks, costs and burdens of this mission from the beginning. As the US increases its commitment, I am confident that the other Allies, as well as our Partners in the mission, will also make a substantial increase in their contribution. Taken together, the new force contributions from across the Alliance, as well as the new approach agreed by all the ISAF countries, will help create a new momentum in the mission in 2010.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'2012_Benghazi_attack',3,1,'175 - C05739766.txt','LibyaAssociated Press Published September 21, 2012 BENGHAZI, lli3YA ? Hundreds of protesters angry over last week\'s killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya stormed the compound of the Islamic extremist militia suspected in the attack, evicting militiamen and setting fire to their building Friday. In an unprecedented show of public anger at Libya\'s rampant militias, the crowd overwhelmed the compound of the Ansar Al-Sharlah Brigade in the center of the eastern city of Benghazi. Ansar Al-Shariah fighters initially fired in the air to disperse the crowd, but eventually abandoned the site with their weapons and vehicles after it was overrun by waves of protesters shouting No to militias. I don\'t want to see armed men wearing Afghani-style clothes stopping me in the street to give me orders, I only want to see people in uniform, said Omar Mohammed, a university student who took part in the takeover of the site, which protesters said was done in support of the army and police. No deaths were reported in the incident, which came after tens of thousands marched in Benghazi against armed militias. One vehicle was also burned at the compound. For many Libyans, the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi was the last straw in one of the biggest problems Libya has faced since the ouster and death of longtime dictator Moamrnar Qaddafi around a year ago -- the multiple mini-armies that with their arsenals of machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades are stronger than the regular armed forces and police. The militias, a legacy of the rag-tag popular forces that fought Qaddafi\'s regime, tout themselves as protectors of Libya\'s revolution, providing security where police cannot. But many say they act like gangs, detaining and intimidating rivals and carrying out killings. Militias made up of Islamic radicals like Ansar Al-Shariah are notorious for attacks on Muslims who don\'t abide by their hardline ideology. Officials and witnesses say fighters from Ansar Al-Shariati led the attack on the U.S. consulate, which killed Amb. Chris Stevens and three other Americans. After taking over the Ansar compound, protesters then drove to attack the Benghazi headquarters of another Islamist militia, Rafallah Sahati. The militiamen opened fire on the protesters, who were largely unarmed. At least 20 were wounded, and there were unconfirmed witness reports of three protesters killed. Earlier in the day, some 30,000 people filled a broad boulevard as they marched along a lake in central Benghazi on Friday to the gates of the headquarters of Ansar Al-Shariah. No, no, to militias, the crowd chanted, filling a broad boulevard. They carried banners and signs demanding that militias disband and that the government build up police to take their place in keeping security. Benghazi is in a trap, signs read. Where is the army, where is the police?','LibyaAssociated Press Published September 21, 2012 BENGHAZI, lli3YA ? Hundreds of protesters angry over last week\'s killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya stormed the compound of the Islamic extremist militia suspected in the attack, evicting militiamen and setting fire to their building Friday. In an unprecedented show of public anger at Libya\'s rampant militias, the crowd overwhelmed the compound of the Ansar Al-Sharlah Brigade in the center of the eastern city of Benghazi. Ansar Al-Shariah fighters initially fired in the air to disperse the crowd, but eventually abandoned the site with their weapons and vehicles after it was overrun by waves of protesters shouting \"No to militias.\" \"I don\'t want to see armed men wearing Afghani-style clothes stopping me in the street to give me orders, I only want to see people in uniform,\" said Omar Mohammed, a university student who took part in the takeover of the site, which protesters said was done in support of the army and police. No deaths were reported in the incident, which came after tens of thousands marched in Benghazi against armed militias. One vehicle was also burned at the compound. For many Libyans, the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi was the last straw in one of the biggest problems Libya has faced since the ouster and death of longtime dictator Moamrnar Qaddafi around a year ago -- the multiple mini-armies that with their arsenals of machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades are stronger than the regular armed forces and police. The militias, a legacy of the rag-tag popular forces that fought Qaddafi\'s regime, tout themselves as protectors of Libya\'s revolution, providing security where police cannot. But many say they act like gangs, detaining and intimidating rivals and carrying out killings. Militias made up of Islamic radicals like Ansar Al-Shariah are notorious for attacks on Muslims who don\'t abide by their hardline ideology. Officials and witnesses say fighters from Ansar Al-Shariati led the attack on the U.S. consulate, which killed Amb. Chris Stevens and three other Americans. After taking over the Ansar compound, protesters then drove to attack the Benghazi headquarters of another Islamist militia, Rafallah Sahati. The militiamen opened fire on the protesters, who were largely unarmed. At least 20 were wounded, and there were unconfirmed witness reports of three protesters killed. Earlier in the day, some 30,000 people filled a broad boulevard as they marched along a lake in central Benghazi on Friday to the gates of the headquarters of Ansar Al-Shariah. \"No, no, to militias,\" the crowd chanted, filling a broad boulevard. They carried banners and signs demanding that militias disband and that the government build up police to take their place in keeping security. \"Benghazi is in a trap,\" signs read. \"Where is the army, where is the police?\"'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'2012_Benghazi_attack',3,1,'233 - C05739832.txt','DNI StatementSeptember 28, 2012 Statement by the Director of Public Affairs for National Intelligence Shawn Turner on the intelligence related to the terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya In the aftermath of the terrorist attack on U.S. personnel and facilities in Benghazi, Libya, the Intelligence Community launched a comprehensive effort to determine the circumstances surrounding the assault and to identity the mpetrators. We also reviewed all available intelligence to determine if there might be follow-on attacks against our people or facilities in Libya or elsewhere in the world. As the Intelligence Community collects and analyzes more information related to the attack, our understanding of the event continues to evolve. In the immediate aftermath. there was information that led us to assess that the attack began spontaneously following protests earlier that day at our embassy in Cairo. We provided that initial assessment to Executive Branch officials and members of Congress, who used that information to discuss the attack publicly and provide updates as they became available. Throughout our investigation we continued to emphasize that information gathered was preliminary and evolving. As we learned more about the attack, we revised our initial assessment to reflect new information indicating that it was a deliberate and organized terrorist attack carried out by extremists. It remains unclear if any group or person exercised overall command and control of the attack, and if extremist group leaders directed their members to participate. However, we do assess that some of those involved were linked to gmups affiliated with or sympathetic to al-Qa`ida. We continue to make progress, but there remain many unanswered questions. As more information becomes available our analysis will continue to evolve and we will obtain a more complete understanding of the circumstances surrounding the terrorist attack. We continue to support the ongoing FBI investigation and the State Department review of the Benghazi terrorist attack, pmviding the full capabilities and resources of the Intelligence Community to those efforts. We also will continue to meet our responsibility to keep Congress fully and currently informed. For its part, the Intelligence Community will continue to follow the information about the tragic events in Benghazi wherever it leads. The President demands and expects that we will do this, as do Congress and the American people. As an Intelligence Community, we owe nothing less than our best efforts in this regard, especially to the families of the four courageous Americans who lost their lives at Benghazi in service of their country # # #','DNI StatementSeptember 28, 2012 Statement by the Director of Public Affairs for National Intelligence Shawn Turner on the intelligence related to the terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya In the aftermath of the terrorist attack on U.S. personnel and facilities in Benghazi, Libya, the Intelligence Community launched a comprehensive effort to determine the circumstances surrounding the assault and to identity the mpetrators. We also reviewed all available intelligence to determine if there might be follow-on attacks against our people or facilities in Libya or elsewhere in the world. As the Intelligence Community collects and analyzes more information related to the attack, our understanding of the event continues to evolve. In the immediate aftermath. there was information that led us to assess that the attack began spontaneously following protests earlier that day at our embassy in Cairo. We provided that initial assessment to Executive Branch officials and members of Congress, who used that information to discuss the attack publicly and provide updates as they became available. Throughout our investigation we continued to emphasize that information gathered was preliminary and evolving. As we learned more about the attack, we revised our initial assessment to reflect new information indicating that it was a deliberate and organized terrorist attack carried out by extremists. It remains unclear if any group or person exercised overall command and control of the attack, and if extremist group leaders directed their members to participate. However, we do assess that some of those involved were linked to gmups affiliated with or sympathetic to al-Qa`ida. We continue to make progress, but there remain many unanswered questions. As more information becomes available our analysis will continue to evolve and we will obtain a more complete understanding of the circumstances surrounding the terrorist attack. We continue to support the ongoing FBI investigation and the State Department review of the Benghazi terrorist attack, pmviding the full capabilities and resources of the Intelligence Community to those efforts. We also will continue to meet our responsibility to keep Congress fully and currently informed. For its part, the Intelligence Community will continue to follow the information about the tragic events in Benghazi wherever it leads. The President demands and expects that we will do this, as do Congress and the American people. As an Intelligence Community, we owe nothing less than our best efforts in this regard, especially to the families of the four courageous Americans who lost their lives at Benghazi in service of their country # # #'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'2012_Benghazi_attack',3,1,'240 - C05739841.txt','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was soft on communism, and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public, they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY; Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was \"soft on communism,\" and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. \"Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public,\" they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'2012_in_Libya',2,1,'212 - C05739809.txt','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported loosely to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported \"loosely\" to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'2012_in_Libya',2,1,'213 - C05739810.txt','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'25_(Adele_album)',1,1,'1168 - C05760441.txt','Left mssg w/ yourYou can call at 7. at 730pm B6 We are headed to dinner at 8pm so if I miss you, how early can I call in am?','Left mssg w/ yourYou can call at 7. at 730pm B6 We are headed to dinner at 8pm so if I miss you, how early can I call in am?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'2AM_(band)',2,1,'2009 - C05762629.txt','OAS UpdateI just spoke to torn (see b/1).. ?He thinks for the moment a call by you is not indicated - first, Zeleya was unpersuadable by 2am by even his closet allies and second, torn said folks appear to stepping away from him. He intends to fly mid-day so there will be plenty of time for more discussion over next several hours. Cdm Update: -- Resolution suspending Honduras passed with a roll call vote, requested by the Caribbeans, 33-0. Honduras did not vote. -- Strong push by key countries, including Mexico and Costa Rica, to try to convince Zelaya not to return today. Zelaya seems intent on returning. If no other presidents travel with him, Insulza feels under an obligation to accompany. -- I am touching bases now to figure out what latest state of play is I think we could have a busy Sunday. 62','OAS UpdateI just spoke to torn (see b/1).. ?He thinks for the moment a call by you is not indicated - first, Zeleya was unpersuadable by 2am by even his closet allies and second, torn said folks appear to stepping away from him. He intends to fly mid-day so there will be plenty of time for more discussion over next several hours. Cdm Update: -- Resolution suspending Honduras passed with a roll call vote, requested by the Caribbeans, 33-0. Honduras did not vote. -- Strong push by key countries, including Mexico and Costa Rica, to try to convince Zelaya not to return today. Zelaya seems intent on returning. If no other presidents travel with him, Insulza feels under an obligation to accompany. -- I am touching bases now to figure out what latest state of play is; I think we could have a busy Sunday. 62'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'2AM_(band)',2,1,'2010 - C05762630.txt','OAS UpdateWill call you now Can you talk? What time is best? I just spoke to torn (see b/1).. He thinks for the moment a call by you is not indicated - first, Zeleya was unpersuadable by 2am by even his closet allies and second, torn said folks appear to stepping away from him. He intends to fly mid-day so there will be plenty of time for more discussion over next several hours. Cdm Update: -- Resolution suspending Honduras passed with a roll call vote, requested by the Caribbeans, 33-0. Honduras did not vote. -- Strong push by key countries, including Mexico and Costa Rica, to try to convince Zelaya not to return today. Zelaya seems intent on returning. If no other presidents travel with him, Insulza feels under an obligation to accompany. -- I am touching bases now to figure out what latest state of play is I think we could have a busy Sunday. 63','OAS UpdateWill call you now Can you talk? What time is best? I just spoke to torn (see b/1).. He thinks for the moment a call by you is not indicated - first, Zeleya was unpersuadable by 2am by even his closet allies and second, torn said folks appear to stepping away from him. He intends to fly mid-day so there will be plenty of time for more discussion over next several hours. Cdm Update: -- Resolution suspending Honduras passed with a roll call vote, requested by the Caribbeans, 33-0. Honduras did not vote. -- Strong push by key countries, including Mexico and Costa Rica, to try to convince Zelaya not to return today. Zelaya seems intent on returning. If no other presidents travel with him, Insulza feels under an obligation to accompany. -- I am touching bases now to figure out what latest state of play is; I think we could have a busy Sunday. 63'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'2PM',7,1,'1961 - C05762550.txt','Plane delayThe g3 is delayed till 5pm wheels up There is a lear available at 2pm with 6 seats. Do u want to just leave at 5? 16','Plane delayThe g3 is delayed till 5pm wheels up There is a lear available at 2pm with 6 seats. Do u want to just leave at 5? 16'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'2PM',7,1,'1965 - C05762556.txt','Plane delay2pm is now no longer an option. Only option is 5pm wheels up. Oh, dear. I guess I\'d rather leave at 2 but does that present problems I don\'t know about? The g3 is delayed till 5pm wheels up There is a lear available at 2pm with 6 seats. Do u want to just leave at 5? 19','Plane delay2pm is now no longer an option. Only option is 5pm wheels up. Oh, dear. I guess I\'d rather leave at 2 but does that present problems I don\'t know about? The g3 is delayed till 5pm wheels up There is a lear available at 2pm with 6 seats. Do u want to just leave at 5? 19'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'2PM',7,1,'1967 - C05762558.txt','Plane delayYes confirmed. Ok that\'s when I will go. Is that certain? 2pm is now no longer an option. Only option is 5pm wheels up. Oh, dear. I guess I\'d rather leave at 2 but does that present problems I don\'t know about? The g3 is delayed till 5pm wheels up There is a lear available at 2pm with 6 seats. Do u want to just leave at 5? 21','Plane delayYes confirmed. Ok that\'s when I will go. Is that certain? 2pm is now no longer an option. Only option is 5pm wheels up. Oh, dear. I guess I\'d rather leave at 2 but does that present problems I don\'t know about? The g3 is delayed till 5pm wheels up There is a lear available at 2pm with 6 seats. Do u want to just leave at 5? 21'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'2PM',7,1,'1968 - C05762559.txt','2pm callCall with chris hill and jake is scheduled for 2pm. Ops will connect to house. 22','2pm callCall with chris hill and jake is scheduled for 2pm. Ops will connect to house. 22'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'2PM',7,1,'2495 - C05763865.txt','Connecting this weekendLet me know if today or tomorrow works for you (or if you would rather find time monday). I have a dinner at 5pm I have to get my house ready for so my best times are 13/f 2pm today or anytime tomorrow. Cdm 290','Connecting this weekendLet me know if today or tomorrow works for you (or if you would rather find time monday). I have a dinner at 5pm I have to get my house ready for so my best times are 13/f 2pm today or anytime tomorrow. Cdm 290'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'2PM',7,1,'2498 - C05763887.txt','Connecting this weekendGreat Let\'s do tomorrow after MTP. Ok? Let me know if today or tomorrow works for you (or if you would rather find time monday). I have a dinner at 5pm I have to get my house ready for so my best times are b/f 2pm today or anytime tomorrow. Cdm 294','Connecting this weekendGreat Let\'s do tomorrow after MTP. Ok? Let me know if today or tomorrow works for you (or if you would rather find time monday). I have a dinner at 5pm I have to get my house ready for so my best times are b/f 2pm today or anytime tomorrow. Cdm 294'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'2PM',7,1,'2749 - C05764398.txt','YogaHrc is going to be in dc tomorrow. Taking the 2pm shuttle. Fri. 10am Sat. 11am Mon. 10am','YogaHrc is going to be in dc tomorrow. Taking the 2pm shuttle. Fri. 10am Sat. 11am Mon. 10am'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'2R_(group)',1,1,'1644 - C05761516.txt','UNHRCJake: Can you getline travelling to get you high side materials for hrc. We also need a quote for inclusion from her. Cdm Cheryl, Tonight I will also send you on the high side the package which has been cleared by DRL, 10, H, L, S/P and D front offices. Thanks. Hi All, Pasted below is the press statement as it stands. I have spoken with Gordon Duguid to give him a head\'s up and will touch base with him first thing in the AM. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman DRAFT FOR REVIEW 2009/xxx March XX, .2009 2R Cheryl - 1 understand from Susan that you and she both received word that a decision has finally been made. We have gotten cleared around the building this evening a package with terrific help from 10 and DRL of a press statement, talking points and a cable notifying posts of the decision. NSC has cleared as well. We will not launch until tomorrow at 2:00. As part of the launch plan NSC has asked that we use quotes from Secretary Clinton and Ambassador Rice in the press statement. We would like to work with whoever is appropriate (Jake and Robert?) traveling with the Secretary to get a one sentence quote for the statement. Jennifer Simon on our staff will email you the draft statement shortly. Please let us know with whom we should follow up as we want to ensure we preserve the close hold nature of this process. Thanks - Erica (P.S. Ops has left a message for you as well from me - this is the topic - feel free to call anytime if you\'d prefer discussing).','UNHRCJake: Can you getline travelling to get you high side materials for hrc. We also need a quote for inclusion from her. Cdm Cheryl, Tonight I will also send you on the high side the package which has been cleared by DRL, 10, H, L, S/P and D front offices. Thanks. Hi All, Pasted below is the press statement as it stands. I have spoken with Gordon Duguid to give him a head\'s up and will touch base with him first thing in the AM. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman DRAFT FOR REVIEW 2009/xxx March XX, .2009 2R Cheryl - 1 understand from Susan that you and she both received word that a decision has finally been made. We have gotten cleared around the building this evening a package with terrific help from 10 and DRL of a press statement, talking points and a cable notifying posts of the decision. NSC has cleared as well. We will not launch until tomorrow at 2:00. As part of the launch plan NSC has asked that we use quotes from Secretary Clinton and Ambassador Rice in the press statement. We would like to work with whoever is appropriate (Jake and Robert?) traveling with the Secretary to get a one sentence quote for the statement. Jennifer Simon on our staff will email you the draft statement shortly. Please let us know with whom we should follow up as we want to ensure we preserve the close hold nature of this process. Thanks - Erica (P.S. Ops has left a message for you as well from me - this is the topic - feel free to call anytime if you\'d prefer discussing).'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'3i',1,1,'2859 - C05764604.txt','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogFYI ----Griginal Message-- Slaughter, Anne-Marie If u go to the actual website it has a great pie. Who says eAi good c.,, ,Acv changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm important shifts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphet.e. rhey j,.st creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. Tuk,cay, arzo:.Julz. \'State Hilary Clinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Gen., ral Asseinhly meeting next \'vcr.. S.ie focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a :- .1m,stio-i, she gave an anSwer that one top State Department official characterized as historic because it Oir tilt tr:it coll.uption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue. coniak?.,.rt i-esonates on several leVeli. On the one, perhaps ciosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the e, ep31 -t: icientffie,z, abuse of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go \'1.com aeirig centcai oi. allied e -ncorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Corrupzort ,s the file\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security thear:r the COACeril is iilegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons ofmass d,,st-ilrVon, terrorism or insurgencits, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, drug:,or num& -sat\'nciz:np? H.-1011 cion\'t it:lei-lay and battle corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as n \'de thus guar.nteeing ft never once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address it -- ran woise? to simply LEggFsv it is endemic the world over and simply a way business gets done among eift.s-sksz:iPci:.41,in F:nleq\'ing oir.:(1d. IS simply reckless. :,e . ? is V, eie.ment of top national security threats ... requires far more than ei\'n. ,?ts capabilities of NZ:10s like Transparency International. It is a job that on the iteligence \',..\'esources to identify and track targets and on the other demands the i?wC.IvtIre?q i t.e, :asiSe many of those who an:, the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top terry-1st or crimli.:3i syndicates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last elnablers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of r ? \' ?  ? Ind COMOrcy, remarks are important. But if she and the auinnscra,:ion .,,an sy.sternati,aini go after the Co( Nption that is linked to many if not most of our greatest','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogFYI ----Griginal Message-- Slaughter, Anne-Marie If u go to the actual website it has a great pie. Who says eAi good c.,, ,Acv changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm important shifts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphet.e. rhey j,.st creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. Tuk,;cay, arzo:.Julz. \'State Hilary Clinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Gen., ral Asseinhly meeting next \'vcr;.. S;.ie focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a :- .1m,stio;-i, she gave an anSwer that one top State Department official characterized as \"historic\" because it \"Oir tilt t;r:it coll.uption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue.\" coniak?.,.rt i-esonates on several leVeli. On the one, perhaps ciosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the e, ;ep31 -t: icientffie,z, abuse of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go \'1.com aeirig centcai oi. allied e -ncorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Corrupzort ,s the file\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security thear:r the COACeril is iilegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons ofmass d,,st-ilrVon, terrorism or insurgencits, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, drug:,or num& -sat\'nciz:np? H.-1011 cion\'t it:lei-lay and battle corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as n \'de; thus guar.;nteeing ft never once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address it -- ran woise? to simply ;;LEggFsv it is endemic the world over and simply a way business gets done among eift.s-s;ksz:iPci:.41,;in F:nleq\'ing oir.:(1d. IS simply reckless. :\",e; . ? is V, eie.ment of top national security threats ... requires far more than ei\'n. ,;?ts capabilities of NZ:10s like Transparency International. It is a job that on the i;;;teligence \',..\'esources to identify and track targets and on the other demands the i?wC.Ivt;Ire?q i; t.e, :asiSe many of those who an:, the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top terry-1st or crimli.:3i syndicates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last elnablers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of r ? \' ? ; ? Ind COMOrcy, remarks are important. But if she and the auin;nscra,:ion ;.,,an sy.sternati,;aini go after the Co( Nption that is linked to many if not most of our greatest'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'4G',6,1,'144 - C05739729.txt','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for Expeditionary Diplomacy, and the Real [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quotExpeditionary Diplomacy,Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID &quot and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy \'To: &quot[Salon]&quot &Itsalon@co - mmitteefortherepublic.org&gt','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for \"Expeditionary Diplomacy, \"and the Real [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quot;Expeditionary Diplomacy,Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID &quot; and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy \'To: &quot[Salon]&quot; &Itsalon@co - mmitteefortherepublic.org&gt;'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'4G',6,1,'148 - C05739733.txt','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for Expeditionary Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for Expeditionary Diplomacy, and the Real [Salop\' The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quotExpeditionary Diplomacy,Diplomacy, \'and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Worth reading. Fro mailtc Sent. Monday, October 15, - 2012 _u:zi-- A79? Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID &gum and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for \"Expeditionary Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for \"Expeditionary Diplomacy, \"and the Real [Salop\' The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quotExpeditionary Diplomacy,Diplomacy, \'and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Worth reading. Fro \"mailtc Sent. Monday, October 15, - 2012 _u:zi-- A79? Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID &gum; and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'4G',6,1,'161 - C05739750.txt','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for Expeditionary Diplomacy, arid the Real [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quotExpeditionary Diplomacy,Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID B6 &quot and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for \"Expeditionary Diplomacy, \"arid the Real [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quot;Expeditionary Diplomacy,Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID B6 &quot; and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'4G',6,1,'21 - C05739578.txt','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaSending direct. Just in. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DRUID From tyler clnunheller &It kgt','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaSending direct. Just in. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DRUID From tyler clnunheller &It; kgt;'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'4G',6,1,'22 - C05739579.txt','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaSending direct. Just in. Serafrom my Verizori Wireless 4G LTE DAVID','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaSending direct. Just in. Serafrom my Verizori Wireless 4G LTE DAVID'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'4G',6,1,'27 - C05739588.txt','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaWill do. We should get this around asap. Sending direct. Just Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaWill do. We should get this around asap. Sending direct. Just Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'60_Minutes',1,1,'2079 - C05762730.txt','Fwd: 5635 5635I caught some of the interview and wondered whether it would cause problems. We have to watch this closely. Would John get that written somewhere? I\'m in the car on my berry if you need me. Thx. Fyi compliment to you. Phil g and liz are following up on the first matter. Cdm B6 Sorry to bother on the Sunday before Christmas but the Echumenical Patriarch\'s crowd are extremely worried that he may get arrested or otherwise harassed/attacked as a result of the 60 Minutes interview he gave which airs tonight. Thought it was worth passing along and that you might want to get someone to pulse the Emabassy in Turkey. Hope you are getting a little rest after one hell of a week. Notwithstanding some press whining, I thought BHO and HRC did a fabulous job in Copenhagen and that the schedule structure has a much better chance of success than sticking with Kyoto architecture. Congrats to all..','Fwd: 5635 5635I caught some of the interview and wondered whether it would cause problems. We have to watch this closely. Would John get that written somewhere? I\'m in the car on my berry if you need me. Thx. Fyi compliment to you. Phil g and liz are following up on the first matter. Cdm B6 Sorry to bother on the Sunday before Christmas but the Echumenical Patriarch\'s crowd are extremely worried that he may get arrested or otherwise harassed/attacked as a result of the 60 Minutes interview he gave which airs tonight. Thought it was worth passing along and that you might want to get someone to pulse the Emabassy in Turkey. Hope you are getting a little rest after one hell of a week. Notwithstanding some press whining, I thought BHO and HRC did a fabulous job in Copenhagen and that the schedule structure has a much better chance of success than sticking with Kyoto architecture. Congrats to all..'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'7_dOr',1,1,'2632 - C05764147.txt','Packer ArticleImportance: High Heads up. Richard invited George to go on one of his recent AfPak. I endorsed it as did the White House because George is t1E st rite iournalist. Obviously iichard strayed shall we say from discussion of our strategy. It ends up being a semi- procle Richard. :!nrt the WI I. doni. anything here that is problematic for the Secretary, but I don\'t know that ecry [Mai\' ,^,7:re is corect. P2 Oho. ti.%-7 .:D?4726','Packer ArticleImportance: High Heads up. Richard invited George to go on one of his recent AfPak. I endorsed it as did the White House because George is t1E st rite iournalist. Obviously \"iichard strayed shall we say from discussion of our strategy. It ends up being a semi- procle Richard. :!nrt the WI I. don\"i. anything here that is problematic for the Secretary, but I don\'t know that e;cry [Mai\' ,^,7:re is corect. P2 \"Oho. ti.%-7; .:D?4726;'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'998_Fifth_Avenue',1,1,'2487 - C05763831.txt','george ruppJack and I are trying to get him on calendar for Thurs Maureen is a big Rupp fan. Are you meeting w him? any movement on this? Maureen White 998 Fifth Avenue, 9th floor New York NY 10028 Telephone Facsimile 212 772 6193 e.A','george ruppJack and I are trying to get him on calendar for Thurs Maureen is a big Rupp fan. Are you meeting w him? any movement on this? Maureen White 998 Fifth Avenue, 9th floor New York NY 10028 Telephone Facsimile 212 772 6193 e.A'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'A._C._Anderson',1,1,'2955 - C05764763.txt','Bulgarian wins 31-27 in final round of UNESCO DG ElectionThere were no procedural motions prior to the 5th and final round vote. The issue of irregularities did not come in the Board meeting. Gerald C. Anderson Principal DepUty Assistant Secretary Bureau of International Organization Affairs Room 6323 U.S. Department of State Washington, DC 20520 Office: 202-647-9602','Bulgarian wins 31-27 in final round of UNESCO DG ElectionThere were no procedural motions prior to the 5th and final round vote. The issue of irregularities did not come in the Board meeting. Gerald C. Anderson Principal DepUty Assistant Secretary Bureau of International Organization Affairs Room 6323 U.S. Department of State Washington, DC 20520 Office: 202-647-9602'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'A._E._Lee',1,1,'1982 - C05762580.txt','NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H.Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H. By CAROL E. LEE Tensions between the White House and the NAACP over President Obama.s upcoming address at the groups 100th ... ....anniversary celebration were *not totally resolved after leaders of the influential civil rights organization met with two senior White House aides Thursday morning. *There.s some scheduling adjustments that have to be made,* Julian Bond told POLITICO as he left the West Wing. But he.s coming.. Bond and Hilary Shelton, the NAACP.s vice president for advocacy, said they met with White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and her chief of staff, Michael Strautmanis. Bond said the NAACP and the White House have agreed on a date ? July 16 but have yet to settle on a time when Obama will address the groups conference. At issue is the venue. Ideally Obama.s speech would be at a location that makes it easy for everyone to see him* Bond said. So far the White House has rejected some suggestions including Yankee Stadium ? citing security reasons, and there is a dispute over exactly what time he will speak. *It was a healthy, helpful conversation,. Shelton said of the meeting. Shelton and Bond said they did not see Obama while they were in the West Wing for roughly 45 minutes. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to address the NAACP.s conference on July 13, they said, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also trying to schedule in appearance. The conference is being held from July 11 to 16. Shelton noted that Obama has not missed an annual NAACP meeting since he was elected to the Senate in','NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H.Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H. By CAROL E. LEE Tensions between the White House and the NAACP over President Obama.s upcoming address at the groups 100th ... ....anniversary celebration were *not totally resolved after leaders of the influential civil rights organization met with two senior White House aides Thursday morning. *There.s some scheduling adjustments that have to be made,* Julian Bond told POLITICO as he left the West Wing. But he.s coming.. Bond and Hilary Shelton, the NAACP.s vice president for advocacy, said they met with White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and her chief of staff, Michael Strautmanis. Bond said the NAACP and the White House have agreed on a date ? July 16 but have yet to settle on a time when Obama will address the groups conference. At issue is the venue. Ideally Obama.s speech would be at a location that makes it easy for everyone to see him* Bond said. So far the White House has rejected some suggestions including Yankee Stadium ? citing security reasons, and there is a dispute over exactly what time he will speak. *It was a healthy, helpful conversation,. Shelton said of the meeting. Shelton and Bond said they did not see Obama while they were in the West Wing for roughly 45 minutes. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to address the NAACP.s conference on July 13, they said, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also trying to schedule in appearance. The conference is being held from July 11 to 16. Shelton noted that Obama has not missed an annual NAACP meeting since he was elected to the Senate in'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'A._E._Silva',1,1,'1924 - C05762462.txt','Lins e Silva Family on CBSFYI Fyi. The latest on the Sean Goldman case. The Lins e Silva family will appear on CBS tomorrow morning with a tape showing an interview with Sean Goldman where he says he wants to live in Brazil and that he considers Lins e Silva his father. David Goldman and his attorneys are extremely upset about Sean being exploited this way. The federal court that just decided that David should have custody whenever he is in Brazil believes the Lins e Silva family and maternal grandparents are doing all they can to alienate Sean from his father. We have been asked to provide CBS with a written statement about all that is being done to reunite Sean with his father. This is In the works now. Here is what we know about the tape: Family Releases New Psych Transcript Brazilian press have reported the release of a transcript of a new psychological interview of Sean Goldman, quoting Sean as stating that he considers Lins e Silva his father and that he wants to stay in Brazil. Press reports indicate that this interview was taped, and took place in front of witnesses from the Rio state level children\'s rights organizations. At least one report then referred to the controversy of the psychological exam, and quotes a psychologist as saying that the mother\'s family may be increasing the boy\'s suffering by making him talk once more, thereby reliving the child\'s traumas. Almost all reporting points out that the psychologist conducting the interview was hired by the maternal family Julie 36 Colleagues, Bernie Aronson called Milt this afternoon to let him know that the Lins e Silva family will be in the U.S. tomorrow to make an appearance on CBS. The family will be bringing a video of Sean. I don\'t have any more details, but wanted to pass on the heads up. Mordica 37','Lins e Silva Family on CBSFYI Fyi. The latest on the Sean Goldman case. The Lins e Silva family will appear on CBS tomorrow morning with a tape showing an interview with Sean Goldman where he says he wants to live in Brazil and that he considers Lins e Silva his father. David Goldman and his attorneys are extremely upset about Sean being exploited this way. The federal court that just decided that David should have custody whenever he is in Brazil believes the Lins e Silva family and maternal grandparents are doing all they can to alienate Sean from his father. We have been asked to provide CBS with a written statement about all that is being done to reunite Sean with his father. This is In the works now. Here is what we know about the tape: Family Releases New Psych Transcript Brazilian press have reported the release of a transcript of a new psychological interview of Sean Goldman, quoting Sean as stating that he considers Lins e Silva his father and that he wants to stay in Brazil. Press reports indicate that this interview was taped, and took place in front of witnesses from the Rio state level children\'s rights organizations. At least one report then referred to the controversy of the psychological exam, and quotes a psychologist as saying that the mother\'s family may be increasing the boy\'s suffering by making him talk once more, thereby reliving the child\'s traumas. Almost all reporting points out that the psychologist conducting the interview was hired by the maternal family Julie 36 Colleagues, Bernie Aronson called Milt this afternoon to let him know that the Lins e Silva family will be in the U.S. tomorrow to make an appearance on CBS. The family will be bringing a video of Sean. I don\'t have any more details, but wanted to pass on the heads up. Mordica 37'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'ABCN',1,1,'36 - C05739597.txt','American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weaponshttp://abcnews.o.com/Blotter/glen-doherty-navy-seal-killed-Iibya-intel-mission/story?id 17229O37 Bitly: htto://abcn.ws/UPpZ9Y American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weapons Before Death, Ex-SEAL Glen Doherty Told ABC News He Helped Round Up Dangerous Shoulder-Fired Rockets By LEE FERRAN Sept. 13,2012 One of the Americans killed alongside Ambassador Christopher Stevens in an attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya Tuesday told ABC News before his death that he was working with the State Department on an intelligence mission to round up dangerous weapons in the war-torn nation. In an interview with ABC News last month, Glen Doherty, a 42-year-old former Navy SEAL who worked as a contractor with the State Department, said he personally went into the field to track down so-called MANPADS, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, and destroy them. After the fall of dictator Moammar Gadhafi last year, the State Department launched a mission to round up thousands of MANPADS that may have been looted from military installations across the country. U.S. officials previously told ABC News they were concerned the MANPADS could fall into the hands of terrorists, creating a threat to commercial airliners. READ: Nightmare in Libya: Thousands of Surface-to-Air Missiles Unaccounted For Doherty said that he traveled throughout Libya chasing reports of the weapons and once they were found, his team would destroy them on the spot by bashing them with hammers or repeatedly running them over with their vehicles. When ABC News spoke to Doherty in late August, he was enjoying a short time off in California before heading back to Libya just days ago.','American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weaponshttp://abcnews.o.com/Blotter/glen-doherty-navy-seal-killed-Iibya-intel-mission/story?id 17229O37 Bitly: htto://abcn.ws/UPpZ9Y American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weapons Before Death, Ex-SEAL Glen Doherty Told ABC News He Helped Round Up Dangerous Shoulder-Fired Rockets By LEE FERRAN Sept. 13,2012 One of the Americans killed alongside Ambassador Christopher Stevens in an attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya Tuesday told ABC News before his death that he was working with the State Department on an intelligence mission to round up dangerous weapons in the war-torn nation. In an interview with ABC News last month, Glen Doherty, a 42-year-old former Navy SEAL who worked as a contractor with the State Department, said he personally went into the field to track down so-called MANPADS, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, and destroy them. After the fall of dictator Moammar Gadhafi last year, the State Department launched a mission to round up thousands of MANPADS that may have been looted from military installations across the country. U.S. officials previously told ABC News they were concerned the MANPADS could fall into the hands of terrorists, creating a threat to commercial airliners. READ: Nightmare in Libya: Thousands of Surface-to-Air Missiles Unaccounted For Doherty said that he traveled throughout Libya chasing reports of the weapons and once they were found, his team would destroy them on the spot by bashing them with hammers or repeatedly running them over with their vehicles. When ABC News spoke to Doherty in late August, he was enjoying a short time off in California before heading back to Libya just days ago.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'ABC_News',3,1,'1904 - C05762424.txt','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM This is not appropriate time for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so, Socarides says. Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification. Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military. Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton Andy Towle and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans, Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors. And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM \"This is not appropriate time\" for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. \"The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so,\" Socarides says. \"Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification.\" Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. \"The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military.\" Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton; Andy Towle; and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. \"One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans,\" Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. \"This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors.\" And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he \"will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'ABC_News',3,1,'3184 - C05765255.txt','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, Going Rogue: An American Life. The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee, says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin. Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy, says Holland. But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally. In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president, say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did, he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, \"Going Rogue: An American Life.\" \"The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee,\" says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin.\" Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy,\" says Holland. \"But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.\"An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally.\" In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president,\" say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. \"Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did,\" he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'ABC_News',3,1,'36 - C05739597.txt','American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weaponshttp://abcnews.o.com/Blotter/glen-doherty-navy-seal-killed-Iibya-intel-mission/story?id 17229O37 Bitly: htto://abcn.ws/UPpZ9Y American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weapons Before Death, Ex-SEAL Glen Doherty Told ABC News He Helped Round Up Dangerous Shoulder-Fired Rockets By LEE FERRAN Sept. 13,2012 One of the Americans killed alongside Ambassador Christopher Stevens in an attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya Tuesday told ABC News before his death that he was working with the State Department on an intelligence mission to round up dangerous weapons in the war-torn nation. In an interview with ABC News last month, Glen Doherty, a 42-year-old former Navy SEAL who worked as a contractor with the State Department, said he personally went into the field to track down so-called MANPADS, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, and destroy them. After the fall of dictator Moammar Gadhafi last year, the State Department launched a mission to round up thousands of MANPADS that may have been looted from military installations across the country. U.S. officials previously told ABC News they were concerned the MANPADS could fall into the hands of terrorists, creating a threat to commercial airliners. READ: Nightmare in Libya: Thousands of Surface-to-Air Missiles Unaccounted For Doherty said that he traveled throughout Libya chasing reports of the weapons and once they were found, his team would destroy them on the spot by bashing them with hammers or repeatedly running them over with their vehicles. When ABC News spoke to Doherty in late August, he was enjoying a short time off in California before heading back to Libya just days ago.','American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weaponshttp://abcnews.o.com/Blotter/glen-doherty-navy-seal-killed-Iibya-intel-mission/story?id 17229O37 Bitly: htto://abcn.ws/UPpZ9Y American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weapons Before Death, Ex-SEAL Glen Doherty Told ABC News He Helped Round Up Dangerous Shoulder-Fired Rockets By LEE FERRAN Sept. 13,2012 One of the Americans killed alongside Ambassador Christopher Stevens in an attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya Tuesday told ABC News before his death that he was working with the State Department on an intelligence mission to round up dangerous weapons in the war-torn nation. In an interview with ABC News last month, Glen Doherty, a 42-year-old former Navy SEAL who worked as a contractor with the State Department, said he personally went into the field to track down so-called MANPADS, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, and destroy them. After the fall of dictator Moammar Gadhafi last year, the State Department launched a mission to round up thousands of MANPADS that may have been looted from military installations across the country. U.S. officials previously told ABC News they were concerned the MANPADS could fall into the hands of terrorists, creating a threat to commercial airliners. READ: Nightmare in Libya: Thousands of Surface-to-Air Missiles Unaccounted For Doherty said that he traveled throughout Libya chasing reports of the weapons and once they were found, his team would destroy them on the spot by bashing them with hammers or repeatedly running them over with their vehicles. When ABC News spoke to Doherty in late August, he was enjoying a short time off in California before heading back to Libya just days ago.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Abdelbaset_al-Megrahi',3,1,'2407 - C05763582.txt','Government denies reports bomber to be freedEDINBURGH (AP) - Sky News and BBC television reported Wednesday that Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi was to be freed from his Scottish prison on humanitarian grounds, but the minister in charge of deciding al-Megrahi\'s fate denied that any such decision had been made. Neither news network cited a source for its report. Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill, who was due to decide whether to release al-Megrahi, told a local television station he had yet to make up his mind. A call and an e-mail sent to al-Megrahi\'s Scottish lawyer were not immediately returned late Wednesday. The decision will be made next week, MacAskill told Scottish Television late Wednesday. Two spokeswomen for the Scotland\'s devolved government dismissed the BBC and Sky reports as speculation. Absolutely no decision has been taken on that, a spokeswoman for the Scottish Executive said. Categorically no decision has been made at this stage. 111','Government denies reports bomber to be freedEDINBURGH (AP) - Sky News and BBC television reported Wednesday that Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi was to be freed from his Scottish prison on humanitarian grounds, but the minister in charge of deciding al-Megrahi\'s fate denied that any such decision had been made. Neither news network cited a source for its report. Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill, who was due to decide whether to release al-Megrahi, told a local television station he had yet to make up his mind. A call and an e-mail sent to al-Megrahi\'s Scottish lawyer were not immediately returned late Wednesday. \"The decision will be made next week,\" MacAskill told Scottish Television late Wednesday. Two spokeswomen for the Scotland\'s devolved government dismissed the BBC and Sky reports as speculation. \"Absolutely no decision has been taken on that,\" a spokeswoman for the Scottish Executive said. \"Categorically no decision has been made at this stage.\" 111'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Abdelbaset_al-Megrahi',3,1,'2489 - C05763835.txt','(Reuters) Scots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmakerScots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmaker LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A decision by the Scottish government whether to release a Libyan convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing may be announced as early as Thursday, a legislator said on Wednesday. Christine Grahame, a member of the Scottish Parliament who has campaigned against the conviction, said she expected former Libyan intelligence agent Abdel Basset al-Megrahi to be freed early on compassionate grounds because he has terminal cancer. The regional administration has come under pressure from the United States to keep Megrahi in jail, while a British government minister said the wait for news was becoming embarrassing. I don\'t think it will be long coming, Grahame told BBC radio. I suspect we might have something maybe tomorrow (Thursday) morning. We will probably go for compassionate release. It avoids a lot of difficulties. Scotland\'s Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill is considering two requests from Megrahi to be released early, on compassionate grounds or under a prisoner transfer agreement (PTA) between Britain and Libya. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(Reuters) Scots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmakerScots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmaker LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A decision by the Scottish government whether to release a Libyan convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing may be announced as early as Thursday, a legislator said on Wednesday. Christine Grahame, a member of the Scottish Parliament who has campaigned against the conviction, said she expected former Libyan intelligence agent Abdel Basset al-Megrahi to be freed early on compassionate grounds because he has terminal cancer. The regional administration has come under pressure from the United States to keep Megrahi in jail, while a British government minister said the wait for news was \"becoming embarrassing\". \"I don\'t think it will be long coming,\" Grahame told BBC radio. \"I suspect we might have something maybe tomorrow (Thursday) morning. We will probably go for compassionate release. It avoids a lot of difficulties.\" Scotland\'s Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill is considering two requests from Megrahi to be released early, on compassionate grounds or under a prisoner transfer agreement (PTA) between Britain and Libya. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Abdelbaset_al-Megrahi',3,1,'3024 - C05764892.txt','Guardian front page tomorrow also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen. But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable. Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time. He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution. In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. My sight is not at all deteriorating, he told NBC.','Guardian front page tomorrow; also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: \"I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen.\" But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: \"In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable.\" Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting \"the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time\". He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. \"I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution.\" In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. \"My sight is not at all deteriorating,\" he told NBC.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Abdullah_Abdullah',2,1,'2624 - C05764137.txt','(Reuters) Karzai rival claims he has half of Afghan voteKABUL, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai\'s chief rival Abdullah Abdullah said on Friday initial election results showed he had more than half of the vote needed to win in the first round and accused Karzai\'s camp of vote tampering. nc','(Reuters) Karzai rival claims he has half of Afghan voteKABUL, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai\'s chief rival Abdullah Abdullah said on Friday initial election results showed he had more than half of the vote needed to win in the first round and accused Karzai\'s camp of vote tampering. nc'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Abdullah_Abdullah',2,1,'2896 - C05764655.txt','(Reuters) Partial results show Karzai winning Afghan pollKABUL (Reuters) - Partial results issued September 8 for last month\'s Afghan presidential election gave incumbent Hamid Karzai 54.1 percent of the vote, the first time he has been shown with enough votes to win in a single round. The results, announced by the Independent Election Commission with 91.6 percent of polling stations tallied, gave Karzai\'s main rival Abdullah Abdullah 28.3 percent of the vote. 174','(Reuters) Partial results show Karzai winning Afghan pollKABUL (Reuters) - Partial results issued September 8 for last month\'s Afghan presidential election gave incumbent Hamid Karzai 54.1 percent of the vote, the first time he has been shown with enough votes to win in a single round. The results, announced by the Independent Election Commission with 91.6 percent of polling stations tallied, gave Karzai\'s main rival Abdullah Abdullah 28.3 percent of the vote. 174'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Abdullah_of_Saudi_Arabia',3,1,'1976 - C05762572.txt','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown Prince(SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 29','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown Prince(SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 29'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Abdullah_of_Saudi_Arabia',3,1,'1978 - C05762574.txt','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceIsn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it. I personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 30','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceIsn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it. I personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 30'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Abdullah_of_Saudi_Arabia',3,1,'1979 - C05762575.txt','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceWell he\'s very young, only 15. Rumor is hes smart, quiet, bookish. Like his father. What is interesting is that the reason abdullah gave from removing his brother 5 years ago is that he thought the weight of being crown prince restricted his life, education and travel. I suspect the reason he\'s done this is so his son can be properly groomed from now to inherit the thrown. Life will change dramatically for him. What\'s Hussein like? Isn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it.1 personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, NS), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 32','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceWell he\'s very young, only 15. Rumor is hes smart, quiet, bookish. Like his father. What is interesting is that the reason abdullah gave from removing his brother 5 years ago is that he thought the weight of being crown prince restricted his life, education and travel. I suspect the reason he\'s done this is so his son can be properly groomed from now to inherit the thrown. Life will change dramatically for him. What\'s Hussein like? Isn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it.1 personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, NS), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 32'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Abdulrahman_Ben_Yezza',2,1,'213 - C05739810.txt','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Abdulrahman_Ben_Yezza',2,1,'216 - C05739813.txt','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Abdurrahim_El-Keib',10,1,'212 - C05739809.txt','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported loosely to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported \"loosely\" to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Abdurrahim_El-Keib',10,1,'213 - C05739810.txt','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Abdurrahim_El-Keib',10,1,'216 - C05739813.txt','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Abdurrahim_El-Keib',10,1,'226 - C05739824.txt','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Abdurrahim_El-Keib',10,1,'252 - C05739857.txt','H: V good Intel internal Libya. Sid H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From. Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Jalil spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime particularly the appointment of cabinet members arid senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC Staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against Muammar al Qaddafi began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other CONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC','H: V good Intel internal Libya. Sid H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From. Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Jalil spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members arid senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC Staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against Muammar al Qaddafi began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other CONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Abdurrahim_El-Keib',10,1,'254 - C05739859.txt','Libya infoFYI B5 The Benghazi protestors appear to be a pastiche of different groups of disaffected people including war-wounded, martyrs\' families, transparency and accountability demendeurs, and those who believe the east is once again being neglected. So the source of this report attributing the whole thing to war-wounded does not jive, although they may have been the ones who carried out the violent acts. The Belhaj bogeyman is a bit overplayed-no doubt his military influence has waned but he does remain a player ?one of many ?looking to make political gain in this new environment The proposition that he is just lying in waiting to take advantage of the current stability to move in and establish an Islamic state appears a bit exaggerated. Minister of Labor Rajbani (who has his own axes to grind) said there is now a group of six ministers (I need to clarify whether this is with al-Keeb\'s knowelcige or not) who are serving as the cohones of the cabinet and taking decisions the others won\'t al-Keeb Is proceding cautiously (that is his strength and weakness) and that is the problem- this is really the time for a war-time cabinet not the cautious approach he appears to be taking does not suit this volatile time Let\'s see what the meeting today between the NTC and the government produces?the benghazi protests, the Bani Walid conflict and the various other incidents that have flared up in recent days point to the need for some real drastic movement in the DDR process and in the other issues that engender current dissatisfaction among the populace. I can really comment on the points regarding foreign contracts except to say it rings true given the current governments reluctance to make any significant decisions, especially regarding past or future issues of money. The Hefter piece also sounds a bridge too far given al-Keeb\'s disposition. But I do agree that it is not too late if this government can just organize itself and take some fundamental decisions to i mprove liquidity, get the real war-wounded good treatment and push the MOD and MOI to speed up the DDR process. Interested, as always, in your views. SOURCE. Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul ?late spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and','Libya infoFYI B5 The Benghazi protestors appear to be a pastiche of different groups of disaffected people including war-wounded, martyrs\' families, transparency and accountability demendeurs, and those who believe the east is once again being neglected. So the source of this report attributing the whole thing to war-wounded does not jive, although they may have been the ones who carried out the violent acts. The Belhaj bogeyman is a bit overplayed-no doubt his military influence has waned but he does remain a player ?one of many ?looking to make political gain in this new environment The proposition that he is just lying in waiting to take advantage of the current stability to move in and establish an Islamic state appears a bit exaggerated. Minister of Labor Rajbani (who has his own axes to grind) said there is now a group of six ministers (I need to clarify whether this is with al-Keeb\'s knowelcige or not) who are serving as the \"cohones\" of the cabinet and taking decisions the others won\'t al-Keeb Is proceding cautiously (that is his strength and weakness) and that is the problem- this is really the time for a \"war-time\" cabinet not the cautious approach he appears to be taking does not suit this volatile time Let\'s see what the meeting today between the NTC and the government produces?the benghazi protests, the Bani Walid conflict and the various other incidents that have flared up in recent days point to the need for some real drastic movement in the DDR process and in the other issues that engender current dissatisfaction among the populace. I can really comment on the points regarding foreign contracts except to say it rings true given the current governments reluctance to make any significant decisions, especially regarding past or future issues of money. The Hefter piece also sounds a bridge too far given al-Keeb\'s disposition. But I do agree that it is not too late if this government can just organize itself and take some fundamental decisions to i mprove liquidity, get the real war-wounded good treatment and push the MOD and MOI to speed up the DDR process. Interested, as always, in your views. SOURCE. Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul ?late spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Abdurrahim_El-Keib',10,1,'262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Abdurrahim_El-Keib',10,1,'263 - C05739869.txt','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Abdurrahim_El-Keib',10,1,'266 - C05739874.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contactFYI Very interesting report. By chance, Imet with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abclel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Barge in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousarra al Juwali and Prime Minister Abdurrahirn el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement fl Eastern Libya.','Latest from HRC\'s contactFYI Very interesting report. By chance, Imet with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abclel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Barge in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousarra al Juwali and Prime Minister Abdurrahirn el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement fl Eastern Libya.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Abdurrahim_El-Keib',10,1,'269 - C05739877.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Abolitionism_in_the_United_States',1,1,'1359 - C05760795.txt','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence; through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom; and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Abortion',2,1,'2550 - C05764001.txt','Kenyapvervee Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that life begins at conception. The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that if Kenya knows the world is watching they may be more careful in how they proceed. Of course we would be happy to help you in any way if you decide you want to do something on this while you are there. There is also a Congressional delegation going to Kenya the week of August 8th and we are working on them to have a side meeting on this issue as well. As always, thank you so much for all you do. We are all so grateful that you are there! All best, Laurie Laurie Rubiner','Kenyapvervee Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that \"life begins at conception\". The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that if Kenya knows the world is watching they may be more careful in how they proceed. Of course we would be happy to help you in any way if you decide you want to do something on this while you are there. There is also a Congressional delegation going to Kenya the week of August 8th and we are working on them to have a side meeting on this issue as well. As always, thank you so much for all you do. We are all so grateful that you are there! All best, Laurie Laurie Rubiner'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Abortion',2,2,'2554 - C05764008.txt','KenyaLaurie ? She isn\'t doing any specific health or womens events in Kenya but I\'ve also shared your email with policy team at state and embassy staff in Nairobi helping to plan the trip to see if there is any way to address this. pverveer Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that life begins at conception. The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that 348','KenyaLaurie ? She isn\'t doing any specific health or womens events in Kenya but I\'ve also shared your email with policy team at state and embassy staff in Nairobi helping to plan the trip to see if there is any way to address this. pverveer Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that \"life begins at conception\". The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that 348'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Abortion_law',2,2,'2550 - C05764001.txt','Kenyapvervee Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that life begins at conception. The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that if Kenya knows the world is watching they may be more careful in how they proceed. Of course we would be happy to help you in any way if you decide you want to do something on this while you are there. There is also a Congressional delegation going to Kenya the week of August 8th and we are working on them to have a side meeting on this issue as well. As always, thank you so much for all you do. We are all so grateful that you are there! All best, Laurie Laurie Rubiner','Kenyapvervee Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that \"life begins at conception\". The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that if Kenya knows the world is watching they may be more careful in how they proceed. Of course we would be happy to help you in any way if you decide you want to do something on this while you are there. There is also a Congressional delegation going to Kenya the week of August 8th and we are working on them to have a side meeting on this issue as well. As always, thank you so much for all you do. We are all so grateful that you are there! All best, Laurie Laurie Rubiner'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Abortion_law',2,2,'2554 - C05764008.txt','KenyaLaurie ? She isn\'t doing any specific health or womens events in Kenya but I\'ve also shared your email with policy team at state and embassy staff in Nairobi helping to plan the trip to see if there is any way to address this. pverveer Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that life begins at conception. The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that 348','KenyaLaurie ? She isn\'t doing any specific health or womens events in Kenya but I\'ve also shared your email with policy team at state and embassy staff in Nairobi helping to plan the trip to see if there is any way to address this. pverveer Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that \"life begins at conception\". The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that 348'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'About.me',3,1,'1380 - C05760837.txt','Fried TurkeyMadam Secretary, Thanks again. n1send the Princeton speech text to Jake. On Libya, I did talk to New York -- the Libyans did not object to our text in the end, and we\'re on track for adoption of statement this afternoon. All best, Bill Ifs a pleasure working w you and I\'m both delighted and honored to call you a colleague. I also would like to read your Princeton speech which the article referenced. In addition, I\'d welcome your ideas about how best to identify and promote the next generation of Bill Burns FS0s. That is one of my reform goals. On another matter, we are in good shape at the UN on the DPRK Pres. Statement except for the Libyans. Would you pls contact Susan Rice to get briefed and advise what we should do to get them on board. Thx. H From: Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:21:22 -0400 Madam Secretary, Many thanks for the very generous comments you made to The Washington Times about me. The whole article was much more than I deserved (or wanted), but what you said really means a lot. It\'s an honor to work for you. Hope you\'re having a great Easter holiday, Bill Bill--Did you talk w White House about Dan going w POTUS to Turkey? (Pls forgive the bad pun in title!) HRC The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!','Fried TurkeyMadam Secretary, Thanks again. n1send the Princeton speech text to Jake. On Libya, I did talk to New York -- the Libyans did not object to our text in the end, and we\'re on track for adoption of statement this afternoon. All best, Bill Ifs a pleasure working w you and I\'m both delighted and honored to call you a colleague. I also would like to read your Princeton speech which the article referenced. In addition, I\'d welcome your ideas about how best to identify and promote the next generation of \"Bill Burns FS0s\". That is one of my reform goals. On another matter, we are in good shape at the UN on the DPRK Pres. Statement except for the Libyans. Would you pls contact Susan Rice to get briefed and advise what we should do to get them on board. Thx. H From: Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:21:22 -0400 Madam Secretary, Many thanks for the very generous comments you made to The Washington Times about me. The whole article was much more than I deserved (or wanted), but what you said really means a lot. It\'s an honor to work for you. Hope you\'re having a great Easter holiday, Bill Bill--Did you talk w White House about Dan going w POTUS to Turkey? (Pls forgive the bad pun in title!) HRC The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'About.me',3,1,'214 - C05739811.txt','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him. Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program. Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this pattern. When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community, she said. I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers, she added.','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said \"some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him.\" Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: \"As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program.\" Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, \"The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this\" pattern. \"When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community,\" she said. \"I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers,\" she added.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'About.me',3,1,'2934 - C05764721.txt','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechWould he write a letter we could deliver to her setting all this out? I talked to Yunus. She is making any progess very difficult. The health project he discussed with yoiu can\'t get OKs from govt for Nursing school, univ health center, corporate partnerships, etc. If she hears it\'s Grameen, she stands in way of licenses, etc, even tho it benefits the country. He was hoping there might be some way to assure her that he has NO intention of getting into politics in any way and that she can use him effectively to make the country a model in ways that Grameen can do that. There is some deep personal antagonism that he can\'t fathom. Very sad development. I\'m seeing Yunus tom\'w. We\'re both speaking to the Hilton Foundation. He wants to meet with me there. I will learn more. What can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina. B6 Dear Melanne: I am drawing your attenrtion to the following report in the leading daily newspaper in Bangladesh. All other papers carried the same news. This is a report on the Prime Minister Hasina\'s speech on the floor of the parliament. High-lighted section of the report refers to me without naming name but giving her usual description of me. See if you can find a way to clear her mind of all the terrifying thoughts she has about me. I invite you to be a peace-maker! Otherwise it will become explosive for nothing. PM Hasina is coming to NY for General Assembly meeting, and will have a meeting with Sec H during her visit. See you soon. Yunus Prime Mnister Hasina Warns The Daily Star, Dhaka, September 17, 2009 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday alerted the countrymen to the','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechWould he write a letter we could deliver to her setting all this out? I talked to Yunus. She is making any progess very difficult. The health project he discussed with yoiu can\'t get OKs from govt for Nursing school, univ health center, corporate partnerships, etc. If she hears it\'s Grameen, she stands in way of licenses, etc, even tho it benefits the country. He was hoping there might be some way to assure her that he has NO intention of getting into politics in any way and that she can use him effectively to make the country a model in ways that Grameen can do that. There is some deep personal antagonism that he can\'t fathom. Very sad development. I\'m seeing Yunus tom\'w. We\'re both speaking to the Hilton Foundation. He wants to meet with me there. I will learn more. What can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina. B6 Dear Melanne: I am drawing your attenrtion to the following report in the leading daily newspaper in Bangladesh. All other papers carried the same news. This is a report on the Prime Minister Hasina\'s speech on the floor of the parliament. High-lighted section of the report refers to me without naming name but giving her usual description of me. See if you can find a way to clear her mind of all the terrifying thoughts she has about me. I invite you to be a peace-maker! Otherwise it will become explosive for nothing. PM Hasina is coming to NY for General Assembly meeting, and will have a meeting with Sec H during her visit. See you soon. Yunus Prime Mnister Hasina Warns The Daily Star, Dhaka, September 17, 2009 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday alerted the countrymen to the'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'About_Last_Night_(1986_film)',2,1,'271 - C05739879.txt','Talk with PMI called PM el-Keib this morning to get his take on what we were all hearing about TNC final decisions to dismiss the government, etc. I told him that after the British Ambassador and I had spoken to him and Jalil on Sunday, we had hoped that these public skirmishes would end and that the government could focus on security and the elections. The PM said that he had in fact met with Jalil on Monday and agreed to work together for the good of the nation. On Tuesday, the PM had met with several Council members and had brought along proposed changes in some of the ministerial portfolios. He sensed there was agreement from the Council members present and thought he had succeeded in quelling the public discontent. Unfortunately, he continued, more public threats, etc. were issued and by Wednesday evening he had had enough. That prompted his critical remarks in a press interview demanding that the TNC stop interfering in the government\'s business and let him and his government do the work they needed to do without all this negative background noise. He told me that we should not be concerned about last night\'s rumors and that he would continue to work to end these fratricidal disputes. For his own role, he said he would be just as happy to give up his post if matters came to that We will continue to try to reach out to other contacts today to see if in fact the Council does intend to act against the government. But while the PM is clearly frustrated, he also seemed to believe that the current strife will not result in any major shake-up, at least for the time being.','Talk with PMI called PM el-Keib this morning to get his take on what we were all hearing about TNC final decisions to dismiss the government, etc. I told him that after the British Ambassador and I had spoken to him and Jalil on Sunday, we had hoped that these public skirmishes would end and that the government could focus on security and the elections. The PM said that he had in fact met with Jalil on Monday and agreed to work together for the good of the nation. On Tuesday, the PM had met with several Council members and had brought along proposed changes in some of the ministerial portfolios. He sensed there was agreement from the Council members present and thought he had succeeded in quelling the public discontent. Unfortunately, he continued, more public threats, etc. were issued and by Wednesday evening he had had enough. That prompted his critical remarks in a press interview demanding that the TNC stop interfering in the government\'s business and let him and his government do the work they needed to do without all this negative background noise. He told me that we should not be concerned about last night\'s \"rumors\" and that he would continue to work to end these fratricidal disputes. For his own role, he said he would be just as happy to give up his post if matters came to that We will continue to try to reach out to other contacts today to see if in fact the Council does intend to act against the government. But while the PM is clearly frustrated, he also seemed to believe that the current strife will not result in any major shake-up, at least for the time being.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'About_Last_Night_(1986_film)',2,1,'3676 - C05766531.txt','S Photo w/ 4 Afghan Civil Society Women FW: RE: Fw: Re:The secretary had her picture taken with the 4 women right before her press conference. She met them as she walked to the site, and then invited them to walk with her to the press conference. The four Afghan women sat together during the conference and the Secretary asked them to rise so she could acknowledge and applaud their courageous work promoting women\'s rights in Afghanistan. We will send some photos around. Cheers, P ************************************** Philip Breeden Press Counselor, US Embassy London Tel: 44-(0) 20-7894-0672 Fax: 4440) 20-7491-2485 Cell: B6 Email: breedenpx@state.gov ***************************************** Thanks, please let us know if this works! Caroline and Ashley: Saba Ghori (from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan) can be reached at She is in London and in contact with the 4 Afghan Civil Society Women representatives observing today\'s conference, and understands here is a possibility of a photo/pull aside for the Afghan women with the Secretary. Of the Afghan women, three are at the media center, and one is at the civil society conference. Saba doesn\'t have a way to access the media canter/Lancaster House. If the Secretary can do this photo opp/pull aside, someone would need to meet and escort the women. Two of the women have local cell numbers: Hope you can help to coordinate with Saba and 4 Afghan women. Thanks, Anjana Saba and Modi, I have included the Secretary\'s press team Ashley Yehl and Caroline Adler on this chain. They are best placed to coordinate with Huma and Philippe on this. Sarah Jane-Mayhew, our official photographer, will be at the media center at about 1530. Please note that Embassy blackberries are very slow. (I have this message on m desk toe but it has not yet reached my bb) If Phil needs to take quick action on this please send him a text message at Best, Matt Matt, This is the email chain regarding the a possibly opportunity for the 4 Afghan women civil society representatives to meet with the Secretary and take a photo. Three of the 4 are in the media center and Saba who has been travelling with them isPhil suggested she contact Huma. If you have other thoughts on who Saba can contact let me know and I\'ll pass that info along. Saba is from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan for the U.S. Ambassador-at- Large for Global Women\'s Issues, Ambassador Melanne Verveer. Thanks, Anjana Saba, Our press office says your best bet would be to work with Huma to see if this is possible. The logistics are a challenge. Huma\'s number is Modi, Anjana J Fyi I haven\'t been able to get in. I emailed huma and she hasn\'t responded. The conference is going on right now. If the women could even meet with the Secretary for a few minutes, that would be great! Can you ask huma? I have the nos of the women who are in the conf Yes, huma told me about last night What time is the conf? Are you in? I asked her Apparently, the women gave their recommendations to S and SRAP at a reception hosted by the prince of whales last night. They urged the two not to forget @ them The conference is today (thurs). I asked mary beth googman in SRAP if I cd go and was told it was very difficult S will take a photo with the women? Do you have access to a phone? I\'m talking about the conference at which the women will be observers. Isn\'t that tomw? I want to but I\'m not accredited. I think I asked you @ this in the other email. Who could we ask to get me in? You have to get there super early, and its already 7 am here! Please advise','S Photo w/ 4 Afghan Civil Society Women FW: RE: Fw: Re:The secretary had her picture taken with the 4 women right before her press conference. She met them as she walked to the site, and then invited them to walk with her to the press conference. The four Afghan women sat together during the conference and the Secretary asked them to rise so she could acknowledge and applaud their courageous work promoting women\'s rights in Afghanistan. We will send some photos around. Cheers, P ************************************** Philip Breeden Press Counselor, US Embassy London Tel: 44-(0) 20-7894-0672 Fax: 4440) 20-7491-2485 Cell: B6 Email: breedenpx@state.gov ***************************************** Thanks, please let us know if this works! Caroline and Ashley: Saba Ghori (from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan) can be reached at She is in London and in contact with the 4 Afghan Civil Society Women representatives observing today\'s conference, and understands here is a possibility of a photo/pull aside for the Afghan women with the Secretary. Of the Afghan women, three are at the media center, and one is at the civil society conference. Saba doesn\'t have a way to access the media canter/Lancaster House. If the Secretary can do this photo opp/pull aside, someone would need to meet and escort the women. Two of the women have local cell numbers: Hope you can help to coordinate with Saba and 4 Afghan women. Thanks, Anjana Saba and Modi, I have included the Secretary\'s press team Ashley Yehl and Caroline Adler on this chain. They are best placed to coordinate with Huma and Philippe on this. Sarah Jane-Mayhew, our official photographer, will be at the media center at about 1530. Please note that Embassy blackberries are very slow. (I have this message on m desk toe but it has not yet reached my bb) If Phil needs to take quick action on this please send him a text message at Best, Matt Matt, This is the email chain regarding the a possibly opportunity for the 4 Afghan women civil society representatives to meet with the Secretary and take a photo. Three of the 4 are in the media center and Saba who has been travelling with them isPhil suggested she contact Huma. If you have other thoughts on who Saba can contact let me know and I\'ll pass that info along. Saba is from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan for the U.S. Ambassador-at- Large for Global Women\'s Issues, Ambassador Melanne Verveer. Thanks, Anjana Saba, Our press office says your best bet would be to work with Huma to see if this is possible. The logistics are a challenge. Huma\'s number is Modi, Anjana J Fyi I haven\'t been able to get in. I emailed huma and she hasn\'t responded. The conference is going on right now. If the women could even meet with the Secretary for a few minutes, that would be great! Can you ask huma? I have the nos of the women who are in the conf Yes, huma told me about last night What time is the conf? Are you in? I asked her Apparently, the women gave their recommendations to S and SRAP at a reception hosted by the prince of whales last night. They urged the two not to forget @ them The conference is today (thurs). I asked mary beth googman in SRAP if I cd go and was told it was very difficult S will take a photo with the women? Do you have access to a phone? I\'m talking about the conference at which the women will be observers. Isn\'t that tomw? I want to but I\'m not accredited. I think I asked you @ this in the other email. Who could we ask to get me in? You have to get there super early, and its already 7 am here! Please advise'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'About_You_Now',19,1,'1026 - C05760241.txt','now in room telephone in room=telephoneI spoke w him earlier. Thx. FYI','now in room telephone in room=telephoneI spoke w him earlier. Thx. FYI'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'About_You_Now',19,1,'1107 - C05760358.txt','Kelly, DecIan Kelly, DeclanCan you get announce ready so as soon as I reach him, you can get it out? Yes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl Full security clearance has been granted Heather et al notified','Kelly, DecIan Kelly, DeclanCan you get announce ready so as soon as I reach him, you can get it out? Yes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl Full security clearance has been granted Heather et al notified'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'About_You_Now',19,1,'1118 - C05760370.txt','Kelly, DeclanOk. I can have it announced here on Monday - can\'t today Can you get announce ready so as soon as I reach him, you can get it out? Yes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl Full security clearance has been granted Heather et al notified Regards pat','Kelly, DeclanOk. I can have it announced here on Monday - can\'t today Can you get announce ready so as soon as I reach him, you can get it out? Yes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl Full security clearance has been granted Heather et al notified Regards pat'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'About_You_Now',19,1,'1126 - C05760378.txt','Kelly, Declan Kelly, DecIanHe\'s thrilled. Wants to know when it\'s actually out but will keep it close hold until then. I want to send him to both Ireland and the North as soon as possible. I can have it announced here on Monday - can\'t today Can you get announce ready so as soon as I reach him, you can get it out? Yes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl Full security clearance has been granted Heather et al notified Regards pat','Kelly, Declan Kelly, DecIanHe\'s thrilled. Wants to know when it\'s actually out but will keep it close hold until then. I want to send him to both Ireland and the North as soon as possible. I can have it announced here on Monday - can\'t today Can you get announce ready so as soon as I reach him, you can get it out? Yes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl Full security clearance has been granted Heather et al notified Regards pat'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'About_You_Now',19,1,'1538 - C05761334.txt','FYI:He called me on an unrelated matter, and I asked him Laura 29','FYI:He called me on an unrelated matter, and I asked him Laura 29'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'About_You_Now',19,1,'1921 - C05762454.txt','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated; I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'About_You_Now',19,1,'2016 - C05762638.txt','Conference callOK. FYI -Micheletti just concluded a press conference offering to enter into dialogue. They invite the OAS to help, but are willing to have int\'l observers and other int\'l orgs. Michiletti also called for a peaceful solution and asked Presidents Ortega and Chavez specifically to desist interfering in the the internal matters of Honduras. M reported Nica troops on the border. Morales Jr, Considering Zelaya\'s late departure from Dulles (3 pm), I recommend we do our conference later rather than earlier. I suggest 9 pm. 68','Conference callOK. FYI -Micheletti just concluded a press conference offering to enter into dialogue. They invite the OAS to help, but are willing to have int\'l observers and other int\'l orgs. Michiletti also called for a peaceful solution and asked Presidents Ortega and Chavez specifically to desist interfering in the the internal matters of Honduras. M reported Nica troops on the border. Morales Jr, Considering Zelaya\'s late departure from Dulles (3 pm), I recommend we do our conference later rather than earlier. I suggest 9 pm. 68'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'About_You_Now',19,1,'2076 - C05762727.txt','Fw: RE: FW:Confidential fyi on traffic VI - didn\'t know you asked him to stay and want to know why ... Cheryl Regards pat I agree with this - do you? Adding Cheryl.','Fw: RE: FW:Confidential fyi on traffic VI - didn\'t know you asked him to stay and want to know why ... Cheryl Regards pat I agree with this - do you? Adding Cheryl.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'About_You_Now',19,1,'2250 - C05763007.txt','Happy Holidays!Cdm Fyi and happy christmas Dear Cheryl,','Happy Holidays!Cdm Fyi and happy christmas Dear Cheryl,'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'About_You_Now',19,1,'2251 - C05763010.txt','Happy Holidays!Are you calling me? Cdm Fyi and happy christmas Dear Cheryl,','Happy Holidays!Are you calling me? Cdm Fyi and happy christmas Dear Cheryl,'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'About_You_Now',19,1,'2333 - C05763172.txt','FYI: .. SidH: tells me he has been tentatively offered a position, Jake Sullivan has encouraged him, but that somehow the whole thing is tangled up and he hasn\'t heard for weeks. In the new year, can this get untangled? Thanks. Sid','FYI: .. SidH: tells me he has been tentatively offered a position, Jake Sullivan has encouraged him, but that somehow the whole thing is tangled up and he hasn\'t heard for weeks. In the new year, can this get untangled? Thanks. Sid'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'About_You_Now',19,1,'2467 - C05763801.txt','Congratulations!Not sure - we have seeking to do so with Jack who is working on it Can we implement his suggestion about pooling donors? Fyi Dear Nora, Please pass along the following message to Cheryl. Thanks, Jeff Sachs','Congratulations!Not sure - we have seeking to do so with Jack who is working on it Can we implement his suggestion about pooling donors? Fyi Dear Nora, Please pass along the following message to Cheryl. Thanks, Jeff Sachs'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'About_You_Now',19,1,'2631 - C05764146.txt','DRAFT outline for SER press briefing tomorrow --FYI','DRAFT outline for SER press briefing tomorrow --FYI'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'About_You_Now',19,1,'2946 - C05764746.txt','Kelly, DeclanYes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl Heather et al notified Regards pat','Kelly, DeclanYes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl Heather et al notified Regards pat'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'About_You_Now',19,1,'2947 - C05764747.txt','Kelly, DeclanI can have it announced here on Monday - can\'t today Can you get announce ready so as soon as I reach him, you can get it out? Yes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl SRS','Kelly, DeclanI can have it announced here on Monday - can\'t today Can you get announce ready so as soon as I reach him, you can get it out? Yes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl SRS'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'About_You_Now',19,1,'2950 - C05764756.txt','Declan KellyHe\'s in the hamptons fyi. We walked by his place yesterday. PIs send me #s for him.','Declan KellyHe\'s in the hamptons fyi. We walked by his place yesterday. PIs send me #s for him.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'About_You_Now',19,1,'2965 - C05764784.txt','Kelly, DeclanAre you free now? What number? He\'s thrilled. Wants to know when it\'s actually out but will keep it close hold until then. I want to send him to both Ireland and the North as soon as possible. I can have it announced here on Monday - can\'t today Can you get announce ready so as soon as I reach him, you can get it out? Yes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl Heather et al notified Regards pat 292','Kelly, DeclanAre you free now? What number? He\'s thrilled. Wants to know when it\'s actually out but will keep it close hold until then. I want to send him to both Ireland and the North as soon as possible. I can have it announced here on Monday - can\'t today Can you get announce ready so as soon as I reach him, you can get it out? Yes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl Heather et al notified Regards pat 292'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'About_You_Now',19,1,'3180 - C05765232.txt','FYI: Charlie RoseThanks! See you then and in the meantime happy trails and I\'ll send notes along the way I ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry','FYI: Charlie RoseThanks! See you then and in the meantime happy trails and I\'ll send notes along the way I ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'About_You_Now',19,1,'352 - C05758494.txt','Question Question -I think in the early weeks that was enough to stop him. FYI thanks. cdm','Question Question -I think in the early weeks that was enough to stop him. FYI thanks. cdm'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Abraham_Lincoln',3,1,'1132 - C05760390.txt','Health Care UpdateFinally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed yes vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture.','Health Care UpdateFinally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed \"yes\" vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Abraham_Lincoln',3,1,'3242 - C05765689.txt','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Abraham_Lincoln',3,1,'3244 - C05765692.txt','Health Care UpdateSenator Voinovich missed the vote. I\'m trying to find out if Leadership knew he was going to be missing or not. Although he is retiring, it\'s a little odd given how historically significant the vote is. Finally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed yes vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate.','Health Care UpdateSenator Voinovich missed the vote. I\'m trying to find out if Leadership knew he was going to be missing or not. Although he is retiring, it\'s a little odd given how historically significant the vote is. Finally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed \"yes\" vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Abstention',1,1,'268 - C05739876.txt','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and all necessary measures - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and \"all necessary measures\" - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Abu_Dhabi',2,1,'1565 - C05761370.txt','Your bossWow! Tell dd I was really flattered and Happy Halloween from Abu Dhabi! Look at you getting big praise ? I don\'t even get that! Hey, Meant to tell you this morning.... Thought your boss said some gutsy, and needed, things to say about Pakistan yesterday. And by btw, she looked great in that blue outfit. dd','Your bossWow! Tell dd I was really flattered and Happy Halloween from Abu Dhabi! Look at you getting big praise ? I don\'t even get that! Hey, Meant to tell you this morning.... Thought your boss said some gutsy, and needed, things to say about Pakistan yesterday. And by btw, she looked great in that blue outfit. dd'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Abu_Dhabi',2,1,'1765 - C05761851.txt','CallsHolbrooke called for you. He\'s in abu dhabi. Jim steinberg also just called for you.','CallsHolbrooke called for you. He\'s in abu dhabi. Jim steinberg also just called for you.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Abu_Salim_prison',2,1,'255 - C05739860.txt','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juancole.com/2012/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The consulate was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year. It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. Qaddafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi security forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the violence. And, he appears to have been willing to spill the beans. So let\'s call him the Libyan Deep Throat. Deep Throat is so knowledgeable about the conspiracies facing the city and so dangerous to those hatching them that the latter immediately attempted to spring him from jail.','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juancole.com/2012/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The \"consulate\" was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year. It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. Qaddafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi security forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the violence. And, he appears to have been willing to spill the beans. So let\'s call him the Libyan Deep Throat. Deep Throat is so knowledgeable about the conspiracies facing the city and so dangerous to those hatching them that the latter immediately attempted to spring him from jail.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Abu_Salim_prison',2,1,'257 - C05739862.txt','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juaricole.corn/2o12/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The consulate was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. QacIdafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi securiV forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juaricole.corn/2o12/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The \"consulate\" was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. QacIdafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi securiV forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Abyei',4,1,'2514 - C05763921.txt','Questionso Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this time.] Q: Under the previous Administration organizatioris receiving HIV\\AIDs funds from the U.S. Government were required to have a policy explicitly opposing prostitution and sex trafficking. Is that going to continue to be the policy of this Administration? A: This matter has been the subject of litigation - outside groups have sued both USAID and the HHS over the policy - and we recently notified the Court that we needed additional time to review the policy. That review is underway no final decisions have been made. On 7/25/09 8:46 PM, Evergreen <Hdr22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Is the 50k figure State and AID? > Kurdistan election results? > Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during > WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we > deport them after war ended? > Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? > What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid?','Questionso Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this time.] Q: Under the previous Administration organizatioris receiving HIV\\AIDs funds from the U.S. Government were required to have a policy explicitly opposing prostitution and sex trafficking. Is that going to continue to be the policy of this Administration? A: This matter has been the subject of litigation - outside groups have sued both USAID and the HHS over the policy - and we recently notified the Court that we needed additional time to review the policy. That review is underway; no final decisions have been made. On 7/25/09 8:46 PM, \"Evergreen\" <Hdr22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Is the 50k figure State and AID? > Kurdistan election results? > Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during > WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we > deport them after war ended? > Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? > What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid?'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Abyei',4,1,'2515 - C05763922.txt','Questions Re QuestionsOof, sorry Yes Thx. I meant budget question to refer to overall budget. Can you get that for me? o Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year. [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this','Questions Re QuestionsOof, sorry Yes Thx. I meant budget question to refer to overall budget. Can you get that for me? o Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year. [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Abyei',4,1,'2522 - C05763940.txt','QuestionsGreat job this morning. Glad it went well. Hope you get a few hours off this afternoon -- though I assume that with the China prep not likely. On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 8:46 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Is the 50k figure State and AID? Kurdistan election results? Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we deport them after war ended? Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it?','QuestionsGreat job this morning. Glad it went well. Hope you get a few hours off this afternoon -- though I assume that with the China prep not likely. On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 8:46 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Is the 50k figure State and AID? Kurdistan election results? Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we deport them after war ended? Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it?'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Abyei',4,1,'2684 - C05764258.txt','For Joe -- Juba Update Juba UpdateMessage from scott gration Huma, Special Envoy Gration is asking that this message be passed to the Secretary. Secretary Clinton, greetings from Juba, Southern Sudan, where we\'ve just held our latest round of trilateral talks between the Southern People\'s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and National Congress Party (NCP), facilitated by the United States. This update outlines the outcomes of our trilateral and bilateral discussions, and highlights of the some important issues that will influence our planning in the months ahead. In addition, I\'ll pass on some impressions from my visit to the Kenana Sugar Factory that illustrates why I believe we need smarter sanctions for Sudan. SPLM and NCP Agreement Yesterday I witnessed the initialing of a bilateral agreement between the SPLM and NCP, in which the parties laid out points of agreement on ten of the twelve major outstanding issues in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). Culminating three months of negotiations, this agreement documents a shared vision for implementing the Abyei arbitration decision, for moving forward on border demarcation, for completing legal reforms, and for resolving other key issues. If the parties match their words with actions, it will bring them closer to full CPA implementation and to peaceful coexistence. To ensure implementation, we have backed up the agreement with timelines and a stoplight chart that we will use to hold both parties accountable to their words. With this agreement, we can now turn our full attention to resolving the electoral census and the referenda for self-determination. We will resume our trilateral talks in Juba in early September. These two issues are the most controversial and potentially destabilizing challenges facing Sudan. It appears likely that we will ultimately have to raise these politically sensitive issues to the level of the Presidency (President Bashir, Vice President Kiir, and Vice President Taha) to reach final agreement. I will keep you posted on my discussions and the potential for meetings at the Presidency-level in Khartoum or Juba. Looming NCP-SPLM Dilemma 1^1A','For Joe -- Juba Update Juba UpdateMessage from scott gration Huma, Special Envoy Gration is asking that this message be passed to the Secretary. Secretary Clinton, greetings from Juba, Southern Sudan, where we\'ve just held our latest round of trilateral talks between the Southern People\'s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and National Congress Party (NCP), facilitated by the United States. This update outlines the outcomes of our trilateral and bilateral discussions, and highlights of the some important issues that will influence our planning in the months ahead. In addition, I\'ll pass on some impressions from my visit to the Kenana Sugar Factory that illustrates why I believe we need smarter sanctions for Sudan. SPLM and NCP Agreement Yesterday I witnessed the initialing of a bilateral agreement between the SPLM and NCP, in which the parties laid out points of agreement on ten of the twelve major outstanding issues in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). Culminating three months of negotiations, this agreement documents a shared vision for implementing the Abyei arbitration decision, for moving forward on border demarcation, for completing legal reforms, and for resolving other key issues. If the parties match their words with actions, it will bring them closer to full CPA implementation and to peaceful coexistence. To ensure implementation, we have backed up the agreement with timelines and a stoplight chart that we will use to hold both parties accountable to their words. With this agreement, we can now turn our full attention to resolving the electoral census and the referenda for self-determination. We will resume our trilateral talks in Juba in early September. These two issues are the most controversial and potentially destabilizing challenges facing Sudan. It appears likely that we will ultimately have to raise these politically sensitive issues to the level of the Presidency (President Bashir, Vice President Kiir, and Vice President Taha) to reach final agreement. I will keep you posted on my discussions and the potential for meetings at the Presidency-level in Khartoum or Juba. Looming NCP-SPLM Dilemma 1^1A'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Academi',1,1,'2924 - C05764699.txt','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks; they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options; he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today; if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras; it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Academy_Awards',4,1,'1194 - C05760493.txt','OprahWho will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','OprahWho will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Academy_Awards',4,1,'2063 - C05762708.txt','kasit call is coming through shortly, oscar has call sheetOk','kasit call is coming through shortly, oscar has call sheetOk'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Academy_Awards',4,1,'3025 - C05764894.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars. Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of Dead Aid, the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\" Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of \"Dead Aid\", the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Academy_Awards',4,1,'3029 - C05764903.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidOk. PIs print for me and review for CGI speech. Fyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World <http://www.philanthrocapitalism.net/> . The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week <http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.orgiournneetings/meeting_annual.asp?Section=OurMeetings&PageTitle=CGI%20An nual%20Meeting> may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dynkontent/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111602039.html> , fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars.','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidOk. PIs print for me and review for CGI speech. Fyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World <http://www.philanthrocapitalism.net/> . The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week <http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.orgiournneetings/meeting_annual.asp?Section=OurMeetings&PageTitle=CGI%20An nual%20Meeting> may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dynkontent/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111602039.html> , fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\"'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'ACCION_International',1,1,'1389 - C05761044.txt','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or G. The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed statethink tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or \"G\". The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed state;think tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Acclamation',1,1,'1995 - C05762595.txt','IAEA Amano acclamation completed (SBU)Will reach out and see if he can do it at noon. (SBU) According to UN VIE, new IAEA Director General Amano\'s acclamation is completed. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. Al','IAEA Amano acclamation completed (SBU)Will reach out and see if he can do it at noon. (SBU) According to UN VIE, new IAEA Director General Amano\'s acclamation is completed. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. Al'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Accra',1,1,'2021 - C05762645.txt','Ghana, but not forgottenB6 Ghana, but not forgotten By: Josh Gerstein July 4, 2009 07:38 PM EST It might seem like a moment just too good for the White House to pass up ? America\'s first black president, on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa, looking out over a sea of jubilant faces, delivering a message of friendship and hope. Yet President Barack Obama, who would command a monumental audience nearly anywhere he spoke on the continent where he traces his ancestry, is not scheduled to deliver a speech to the general public when he visits Ghana next week. The White House said it preferred a smaller event at Ghana\'s parliament to herald the nation\'s democratic traditions. But some suspect the reason has its roots in an event that holds a storied place in White House lore ? President Bill Clinton\'s 1998 speech to a massive crowd in the sweltering heat of Accra, Ghana, where Obama will visit as well. For Clinton, the first stop on a 12-day, six-country African journey was a chance to bask in the adulation far from Washington, then consumed with the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Clinton now regularly pegs the size of the crowd that day at 1 million, though years ago he described it simply as more than 500,000. Whatever the number, the overheated, overcrowded, overwhelming event left some in Clinton\'s party worried that he\'d been shot, and a doctor concerned that he could contract HIV from frantic interaction with the crowd. And it took a threatening turn at the end, as a red-faced, shouting Clinton implored the crowd, Get back! Back off! as it threatened to crush a woman near the front of the stage. The crowd was so large that it began surging towards the stage. Suddenly, a woman in the front of the crowd began to get trampled, recalled Sandy Berger, Clinton\'s national security adviser at the time. Clinton jumped up and put his arm down over the side and grabbed her. The Secret Service thought he\'d been shot and freaked out. A7','Ghana, but not forgottenB6 Ghana, but not forgotten By: Josh Gerstein July 4, 2009 07:38 PM EST It might seem like a moment just too good for the White House to pass up ? America\'s first black president, on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa, looking out over a sea of jubilant faces, delivering a message of friendship and hope. Yet President Barack Obama, who would command a monumental audience nearly anywhere he spoke on the continent where he traces his ancestry, is not scheduled to deliver a speech to the general public when he visits Ghana next week. The White House said it preferred a smaller event at Ghana\'s parliament to herald the nation\'s democratic traditions. But some suspect the reason has its roots in an event that holds a storied place in White House lore ? President Bill Clinton\'s 1998 speech to a massive crowd in the sweltering heat of Accra, Ghana, where Obama will visit as well. For Clinton, the first stop on a 12-day, six-country African journey was a chance to bask in the adulation far from Washington, then consumed with the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Clinton now regularly pegs the size of the crowd that day at 1 million, though years ago he described it simply as more than 500,000. Whatever the number, the overheated, overcrowded, overwhelming event left some in Clinton\'s party worried that he\'d been shot, and a doctor concerned that he could contract HIV from frantic interaction with the crowd. And it took a threatening turn at the end, as a red-faced, shouting Clinton implored the crowd, \"Get back! Back off!\" as it threatened to crush a woman near the front of the stage. \"The crowd was so large that it began surging towards the stage. Suddenly, a woman in the front of the crowd began to get trampled,\" recalled Sandy Berger, Clinton\'s national security adviser at the time. \"Clinton jumped up and put his arm down over the side and grabbed her. The Secret Service thought he\'d been shot and freaked out.\" A7'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Aceh_Sultanate',1,1,'3637 - C05766440.txt','Aceh paperI just wanted to share how much the Secretary and the rest of us on the trip appreciated the paper you put together on ACEH. As we are examining how to be a good partner to Haiti, having the benefit of this insight is helpful. Best. cdm','Aceh paperI just wanted to share how much the Secretary and the rest of us on the trip appreciated the paper you put together on ACEH. As we are examining how to be a good partner to Haiti, having the benefit of this insight is helpful. Best. cdm'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Achilles_heel',1,1,'3184 - C05765255.txt','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, Going Rogue: An American Life. The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee, says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin. Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy, says Holland. But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally. In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president, say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did, he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, \"Going Rogue: An American Life.\" \"The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee,\" says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin.\" Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy,\" says Holland. \"But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.\"An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally.\" In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president,\" say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. \"Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did,\" he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Actin',1,1,'2564 - C05764036.txt','Ellaboration on todays meeting.Gentlemen, for your information below. Werner GFC To whom it may concern from experience speaking! RSO Niall, Please be aware and as you have requested my elaboration in written format. As briefly discussed in the meeting today, the LGF operate at what I would consider the Threshold\' Sleep Deprivation. Further meaning, that our work schedule, hours and sleeping pattern\' the LGF very close to the edge of serious sleep deprivation. When we have to work go., , time or ramp up extra manpower (during scheduled off days) due to increased threw . etc...etc... we further compound the issue of sleep deprivation. This ultimately dirninit,: LGF\'s ability to provide security. To better explain, here is where it starts, the LGF work 3 days then transition (swing shift) into . nights then transition into 3 days off (it used to be 2x2x2). Each work day equals 14 actin I I!(-) of work Supervisor\'s can average up to 15 hours per work day. Snap shot of an average day for a shift: 1. 05:00hrs every day, Shift Brief for on-going shift, along with In-Service Training. .I Convoy Brief, followed by convoy load time and organization for entire shift (approx i during the day) followed by actual convoy movement. 2. 05:45 to 06:15hrs. (approximately) you have the shift change over on site, 3. 06:15 to 17:45, regular work day on site.','Ellaboration on todays meeting.Gentlemen, for your information below. Werner GFC To whom it may concern from experience speaking! RSO Niall, Please be aware and as you have requested my elaboration in written format. As briefly discussed in the meeting today, the LGF operate at what I would consider the \"Threshold\' Sleep Deprivation. Further meaning, that our work schedule, hours and sleeping pattern\' the LGF very close to the edge of serious sleep deprivation. When we have to work go., , time or ramp up extra manpower (during scheduled off days) due to increased threw . etc...etc...; we further compound the issue of sleep deprivation. This ultimately dirninit,: LGF\'s ability to provide security. To better explain, here is where it starts, the LGF work 3 days then transition (swing shift) into . nights then transition into 3 days off (it used to be 2x2x2). Each work day equals 14 actin I I!(-) of work; Supervisor\'s can average up to 15 hours per work day. Snap shot of an average day for a shift: 1. 05:00hrs every day, Shift Brief for on-going shift, along with \"In-Service Training\". .I Convoy Brief, followed by convoy load time and organization for entire shift (approx i during the day) followed by actual convoy movement. 2. 05:45 to 06:15hrs. (approximately) you have the shift change over on site, 3. 06:15 to 17:45, regular work day on site.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Adam_Smith',1,1,'3425 - C05766022.txt','(no subject)Cover story in the Economist this week. Very big issue when I was in Japan and Korea. Korean parliamentarians want to get women and economic growth on the G20 agenda when they have the lead next year and we are advocating for Japan to advance the issue at APEC which they are leading this year. On another note, so sad about Smith Bagley. He was a good person and was one of your biggest fans. Women and work We did it! Dec 30th 2009 From The Economist print edition The rich world\'s quiet revolution: women are gradually taking over the workplace Getty Images AT A time when the world is short of causes for celebration, here is a candidate: within the next few months women will cross the 50% threshold and become the majority of the American workforce. Women already make up the majority of university graduates in the OECD countries and the majority of professional workers in several rich countries, including the United States. Women run many of the world\'s great companies, from PepsiCo in America to Areva in France. Women\'s economic empowerment is arguably the biggest social change of our times. Just a generation ago, women were largely confined to repetitive, menial jobs. They were routinely subjected to casual sexism and were expected to abandon their careers when they married and had children. Today they are running some of the organisations that once treated them as second-class','(no subject)Cover story in the Economist this week. Very big issue when I was in Japan and Korea. Korean parliamentarians want to get women and economic growth on the G20 agenda when they have the lead next year and we are advocating for Japan to advance the issue at APEC which they are leading this year. On another note, so sad about Smith Bagley. He was a good person and was one of your biggest fans. Women and work We did it! Dec 30th 2009 From The Economist print edition The rich world\'s quiet revolution: women are gradually taking over the workplace Getty Images AT A time when the world is short of causes for celebration, here is a candidate: within the next few months women will cross the 50% threshold and become the majority of the American workforce. Women already make up the majority of university graduates in the OECD countries and the majority of professional workers in several rich countries, including the United States. Women run many of the world\'s great companies, from PepsiCo in America to Areva in France. Women\'s economic empowerment is arguably the biggest social change of our times. Just a generation ago, women were largely confined to repetitive, menial jobs. They were routinely subjected to casual sexism and were expected to abandon their careers when they married and had children. Today they are running some of the organisations that once treated them as second-class'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Addis_Ababa',2,1,'3700 - C05766572.txt','SYG TripJim, Jack and Bill, While in Addis Ababa this weekend, SYG Ban will announce a trip to North Korea. Esther','SYG TripJim, Jack and Bill, While in Addis Ababa this weekend, SYG Ban will announce a trip to North Korea. Esther'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Addis_Ababa',2,1,'3708 - C05766588.txt','SYG to announce trip More - SYG to announce trip SYG TripFor HRC. Additional information: UN U/SYG Pascoe is expected to leave on the DPRK trip around Feb. 9. The SYG will announce it this weekend. Jim, Jack and Bill, While in Addis Ababa this weekend, SYG Ban will announce a trip to North Korea. Esther','SYG to announce trip More - SYG to announce trip SYG TripFor HRC. Additional information: UN U/SYG Pascoe is expected to leave on the DPRK trip around Feb. 9. The SYG will announce it this weekend. Jim, Jack and Bill, While in Addis Ababa this weekend, SYG Ban will announce a trip to North Korea. Esther'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Address_(geography)',1,2,'1430 - C05761147.txt','More addresses neededWhat is Mike Posner\'s address and numbers?','More addresses neededWhat is Mike Posner\'s address and numbers?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Add_N_to_(X)',2,1,'1125 - C05760377.txt','Jake--Let\'s make calls tomorrow. And I\'d like a transcript of Karzai\'s CNN interview today. How\'s the prep going? We could reach out in the next couple of hours or alternatively early tomorrow. The Eikenberry points sent last night, plus Holbrooke\'s add\'n, provide a good roadmap. Let us know how you\'d like to proceed. When can I make the Karzai call? FYI H called me yesterday when I was out of pocket. Available now if she still wants to talk','Jake--Let\'s make calls tomorrow. And I\'d like a transcript of Karzai\'s CNN interview today. How\'s the prep going? We could reach out in the next couple of hours or alternatively early tomorrow. The Eikenberry points sent last night, plus Holbrooke\'s add\'n, provide a good roadmap. Let us know how you\'d like to proceed. When can I make the Karzai call? FYI H called me yesterday when I was out of pocket. Available now if she still wants to talk'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Add_N_to_(X)',2,1,'3386 - C05765938.txt','Jake- Jake--We could reach out in the next couple of hours or alternatively early tomorrow. The Eikenberry points sent last night, plus Holbrooke\'s add\'n, provide a good roadmap. Let us know how you\'d like to proceed. When can I make the Karzai call? FYI H called me yesterday when I was out of pocket. Available now if she still wants to talk. Thanks, R','Jake- Jake--We could reach out in the next couple of hours or alternatively early tomorrow. The Eikenberry points sent last night, plus Holbrooke\'s add\'n, provide a good roadmap. Let us know how you\'d like to proceed. When can I make the Karzai call? FYI H called me yesterday when I was out of pocket. Available now if she still wants to talk. Thanks, R'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Adela_Reta',1,1,'2378 - C05763426.txt','?Secretary of Awesome Secretary of Awesome Secretary of wesomeFYI Kiki.McLean( Lewis, Reta Jo Marshall, Capricia P She moves like a Sistah..... this is fabulous!! Lewis, Reta Jo Marshall, Capricia P Thought you all would enjoy this: Secretary of Awesome, which is how the attached you tube video of HRC boogieing (quite well by the way) at Canivore. cdm','?Secretary of Awesome Secretary of Awesome Secretary of wesomeFYI Kiki.McLean( Lewis, Reta Jo; Marshall, Capricia P She moves like a Sistah..... this is fabulous!! Lewis, Reta Jo; Marshall, Capricia P Thought you all would enjoy this: Secretary of Awesome, which is how the attached you tube video of HRC boogieing (quite well by the way) at Canivore. cdm'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Administrator_of_the_United_States_Agency_for_International_Development',1,1,'3226 - C05765662.txt','Congrats on USAIDCheryl, Congratulations on a fabulous nomination. We look forward to working with Raj and continuing to help you and the Secretary. Our USGLC statement is attached and pasted below. Best, Liz Liz Schrayer U.S. Global Leadership Coalition 1220 19th Street, NW Washin on DC 20036 USGLC Applauds Choice of Dr. Rajiv Shah as USAID Administrator In Choosing Dr. Shah, President Signals Important Role Development Plays in Foreign Policy Washington, DC ? The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition released the following statement from Executive Director Liz Schrayer on President Obama\'s announcement of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development: `The USGLC applauds the President\'s nomination of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be USAID Administrator as yet another example of the President\'s commitment to elevating our civilian-led, smart power tools. With a robust International Affairs Budget request for FY 2010, a pledge to double foreign assistance by 2015, a Presidential Study Directive on Global Development and the State Department\'s Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review, the Administration continues to demonstrate the essential role development and diplomacy play in our foreign policy. Rajiv Shah is a fresh and dynamic addition to President Obama\'s foreign policy team. Dr. Shah will bring expertise and energy to a critical agency in need of strong, empowered leadership. His career in global development, global health and agricultural development give him real perspective to lead USAID. He is already an important player in the Administration\'s food security initiative, and his additional background in fighting global poverty and promoting global health make him an ideal candidate for this important post. The USGLC\'s broad, bipartisan coalition welcomes Dr. Shah\'s nomination to be USAID Administrator, and we look forward to working with him to strengthen the role of development The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (www.usglc.orq) is a broad-based influential network of 400 businesses and NGOs national security and foreign policy experts and business, faith-based, academic and community leaders in all 50 states','Congrats on USAIDCheryl, Congratulations on a fabulous nomination. We look forward to working with Raj and continuing to help you and the Secretary. Our USGLC statement is attached and pasted below. Best, Liz Liz Schrayer U.S. Global Leadership Coalition 1220 19th Street, NW Washin on DC 20036 USGLC Applauds Choice of Dr. Rajiv Shah as USAID Administrator In Choosing Dr. Shah, President Signals Important Role Development Plays in Foreign Policy Washington, DC ? The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition released the following statement from Executive Director Liz Schrayer on President Obama\'s announcement of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development: `The USGLC applauds the President\'s nomination of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be USAID Administrator as yet another example of the President\'s commitment to elevating our civilian-led, smart power tools. With a robust International Affairs Budget request for FY 2010, a pledge to double foreign assistance by 2015, a Presidential Study Directive on Global Development and the State Department\'s Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review, the Administration continues to demonstrate the essential role development and diplomacy play in our foreign policy. \"Rajiv Shah is a fresh and dynamic addition to President Obama\'s foreign policy team. Dr. Shah will bring expertise and energy to a critical agency in need of strong, empowered leadership. His career in global development, global health and agricultural development give him real perspective to lead USAID. He is already an important player in the Administration\'s food security initiative, and his additional background in fighting global poverty and promoting global health make him an ideal candidate for this important post. \"The USGLC\'s broad, bipartisan coalition welcomes Dr. Shah\'s nomination to be USAID Administrator, and we look forward to working with him to strengthen the role of development\" The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (www.usglc.orq) is a broad-based influential network of 400 businesses and NGOs; national security and foreign policy experts; and business, faith-based, academic and community leaders in all 50 states'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Adobe_Photoshop',5,1,'1334 - C05760736.txt','PSD reactionAMS and Jack----AMS\'s comments and edits about development are right on target. May I call you on a conference call this am before 8am to discuss? If so, does 7:30 work for you? Thx. HRC','PSD reactionAMS and Jack----AMS\'s comments and edits about development are right on target. May I call you on a conference call this am before 8am to discuss? If so, does 7:30 work for you? Thx. HRC'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Adobe_Photoshop',5,1,'1338 - C05760753.txt','PSD reactionI will call in--probably 7:35. That is fine for me. AMS and Jack----AMS\'s comments and edits about development are right on target. May I call you on a conference call this am before 8am to discuss? If so, does 7:30 work for you? Thx. HRC','PSD reactionI will call in--probably 7:35. That is fine for me. AMS and Jack----AMS\'s comments and edits about development are right on target. May I call you on a conference call this am before 8am to discuss? If so, does 7:30 work for you? Thx. HRC'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Adobe_Photoshop',5,1,'3122 - C05765051.txt','PSD reactionAMS and Jack----AMS\'s comments and edits about development are right on target. May I call you on a conference call this am before 8am to discuss? If so, does 7:30 work for you? Thx. HRC','PSD reactionAMS and Jack----AMS\'s comments and edits about development are right on target. May I call you on a conference call this am before 8am to discuss? If so, does 7:30 work for you? Thx. HRC'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Adobe_Photoshop',5,1,'3123 - C05765052.txt','PSD reaction730 works for me Thx AMS and Jack----AMS\'s comments and edits about development are right on target. May I call you on a conference call this am before 8am to discuss? If so, does 7:30 work for you? Thx. HRC','PSD reaction730 works for me Thx AMS and Jack----AMS\'s comments and edits about development are right on target. May I call you on a conference call this am before 8am to discuss? If so, does 7:30 work for you? Thx. HRC'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Adobe_Photoshop',5,1,'3124 - C05765053.txt','PSD reactionThat is fine for me. AMS and Jack----AMS\'s comments and edits about development are right on target. May I call you on a conference call this am before 8am to discuss? If so, does 7:30 work for you? Thx. HRC','PSD reactionThat is fine for me. AMS and Jack----AMS\'s comments and edits about development are right on target. May I call you on a conference call this am before 8am to discuss? If so, does 7:30 work for you? Thx. HRC'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Adolf_Hitler',1,1,'3091 - C05765000.txt','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about death panels. As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about \"death panels.\" As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Advertising_mail',1,1,'3594 - C05766317.txt','CubaYou will have seen Verma\'s note regarding Senator Menedez desire to speak to S re direct mail talks with Cuba and our follow on talks with the Cubans and dissidents. He is upset tha he was not consulted and does not think he was briefed sufficiently quickly. WHA and H had briefed immediately on the direct mail talks, and had briefed HFAC on the follow on talks. We had asked for time to brief SFRC but had not yet done so. This should be a good news story. We engaged with the Cubans at the Vice-Minister level, breaking a several year shunning of our Interest Section by the Cubans, traveled outside of Havana to view hurricane damage (thus breaking through the barrier of no travel beyond a ten-mile perimeter), we pursued extradition of US fugitives in Cuba, and most importantly, Bisa Williams (my DAS and the head of delegation) met with a broad range of dissidents, civil socity reps, and bloggers. This last point is worth highlighting. The last part of the trip came together late because we would not let the Cubans condition our meetings or determine who we could or could not meet with. The Cubans finally allowed us to meet with dissidents, something they have prevented EU and other visitors from doing. In other words, we have broken th mold and put real pressure on others to do the same. That said, our briefing and outreach could have been quicker and better coordinated. This has upset Senator Menedez. We are sending Bisa up tomorrow to brief the SFRC.','CubaYou will have seen Verma\'s note regarding Senator Menedez desire to speak to S re direct mail talks with Cuba and our follow on talks with the Cubans and dissidents. He is upset tha he was not consulted and does not think he was briefed sufficiently quickly. WHA and H had briefed immediately on the direct mail talks, and had briefed HFAC on the follow on talks. We had asked for time to brief SFRC but had not yet done so. This should be a good news story. We engaged with the Cubans at the Vice-Minister level, breaking a several year shunning of our Interest Section by the Cubans, traveled outside of Havana to view hurricane damage (thus breaking through the barrier of no travel beyond a ten-mile perimeter), we pursued extradition of US fugitives in Cuba, and most importantly, Bisa Williams (my DAS and the head of delegation) met with a broad range of dissidents, civil socity reps, and bloggers. This last point is worth highlighting. The last part of the trip came together late because we would not let the Cubans condition our meetings or determine who we could or could not meet with. The Cubans finally allowed us to meet with dissidents, something they have prevented EU and other visitors from doing. In other words, we have broken th mold and put real pressure on others to do the same. That said, our briefing and outreach could have been quicker and better coordinated. This has upset Senator Menedez. We are sending Bisa up tomorrow to brief the SFRC.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Advice_and_consent',3,1,'1907 - C05762429.txt','NYTNot great Not horrible Can\'t get a sense of where in the paper this will be Trying to figure out why my comment\'s not in, I will fix  Mills, Cheryl D B6 ?IWNIO/NO?????????. ? ???????mo pick for Protocol Post Corrects Failure to File Taxes in 2 Years By ALISON LEIGH COWAN The New York Times June 19,2009 President Obama\'s choice as chief of protocol for the State Department, a position that carries the status of an ambassadorship, did not file tax returns for 2005 and 2006, errors she corrected last November. The nominee, Capricia Penavic Marshall, has placed blame for the problem on the Postal Service and on miscommunication between her husband and their accountant. Ms. Marshall, who was a social secretary in the Clinton White House, notified the Obama administration about the late filings before she was nominated on May 14. She has since provided written answers to questions about the matter from Senator Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, the top Republican on the Foreign Relations Committee, which will hold a hearing on the appointment next Wednesday. The post requires Senate confirmation. Tax issues have bedeviled several high-level Obama appointees and cost the administration at least two of its picks. in','NYTNot great Not horrible Can\'t get a sense of where in the paper this will be Trying to figure out why my comment\'s not in, I will fix ; Mills, Cheryl D B6 ?IWNIO/NO?????????. ? ???????mo pick for Protocol Post Corrects Failure to File Taxes in 2 Years By ALISON LEIGH COWAN The New York Times June 19,2009 President Obama\'s choice as chief of protocol for the State Department, a position that carries the status of an ambassadorship, did not file tax returns for 2005 and 2006, errors she corrected last November. The nominee, Capricia Penavic Marshall, has placed blame for the problem on the Postal Service and on miscommunication between her husband and their accountant. Ms. Marshall, who was a social secretary in the Clinton White House, notified the Obama administration about the late filings before she was nominated on May 14. She has since provided written answers to questions about the matter from Senator Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, the top Republican on the Foreign Relations Committee, which will hold a hearing on the appointment next Wednesday. The post requires Senate confirmation. Tax issues have bedeviled several high-level Obama appointees and cost the administration at least two of its picks. in'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Advice_and_consent',3,1,'1935 - C05762498.txt','See below - then see next emailLongtime Clinton confidant Blumenthal to become Clinton advisor Tue, 06/23/2009 - 1:00pm Longtime journalist and former Clinton White House advisor Sidney Blumenthal will become a special advisor without portfolio to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, The Cable has learned. Blumenthal refused to comment. But sources say he is filling out the paperwork and disentangling himself from other obligations as he moves to become a special advisor to the secretary whose presidential campaign he helped advise. The position would not require Senate confirmation. Clinton, who is recovering from surgery to repair a broken elbow, has been building her team at the State Department, while establishing her credentials as a team player supporting and amplifying her former presidential rival\'s foreign-policy vision. Sources close to her says she will prove indispensable to Obama, a point several Obama aides also made to Politico\'s Ben Smith in a piece noting the relatively background role she has played in these early months. The planned addition of Blumenthal, a longtime confidant of the Clinton family and a fierce defender of Bill Clinton\'s presidential legacy, could indicate she plans to raise her profile. (Blumenthal is probably Clinton\'s best speechwriter, a friend notes.) In the foreign-policy arena, Blumenthal advised former President Clinton on U.S.-British relations, and first introduced him to future British Prime Minister Tony Blair. He has also been active in the Third Way- Progressive Governance process. A former Washington Post reporter, Blumenthal has contributed commentary and editorial advice to Vanity Fair, Tina Brown\'s new online magazine The Daily Beast, the New Yorker, and Salon. Blumenthal has also been a fellow at New York University\'s Center on Law and Security. Laura Rozen I Permalink I fA9%\'1 Comments? Login or register 52','See below - then see next emailLongtime Clinton confidant Blumenthal to become Clinton advisor Tue, 06/23/2009 - 1:00pm Longtime journalist and former Clinton White House advisor Sidney Blumenthal will become a special advisor without portfolio to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, The Cable has learned. Blumenthal refused to comment. But sources say he is filling out the paperwork and disentangling himself from other obligations as he moves to become a special advisor to the secretary whose presidential campaign he helped advise. The position would not require Senate confirmation. Clinton, who is recovering from surgery to repair a broken elbow, has been building her team at the State Department, while establishing her credentials as a team player supporting and amplifying her former presidential rival\'s foreign-policy vision. Sources close to her says she will prove indispensable to Obama, a point several Obama aides also made to Politico\'s Ben Smith in a piece noting the relatively background role she has played in these early months. The planned addition of Blumenthal, a longtime confidant of the Clinton family and a fierce defender of Bill Clinton\'s presidential legacy, could indicate she plans to raise her profile. (Blumenthal is probably Clinton\'s best speechwriter, a friend notes.) In the foreign-policy arena, Blumenthal advised former President Clinton on U.S.-British relations, and first introduced him to future British Prime Minister Tony Blair. He has also been active in the Third Way- Progressive Governance process. A former Washington Post reporter, Blumenthal has contributed commentary and editorial advice to Vanity Fair, Tina Brown\'s new online magazine The Daily Beast, the New Yorker, and Salon. Blumenthal has also been a fellow at New York University\'s Center on Law and Security. Laura Rozen I Permalink I fA9%\'1 Comments? Login or register 52'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Advice_and_consent',3,1,'3022 - C05764889.txt','Mandatory Retirement provisions of the Foreign Service Act22 USC  4052. Mandatory retirement (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any participant shall be retired from the Service at the end of the month in which the participant has reached age 65 and has at least 5 years of service credit toward retirement under the System (excluding military and naval service), and shall receive retirement benefits in accordance with section 4046 of this title. (2) [TEXT RELATED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OMMITTED] (b) (1) Any participant who is otherwise required to retire under subsection (a) of this section while occupying a position to which he or she was appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, may continue to serve until that appointment is terminated. (2) Whenever the Secretary determines it to be in the public interest, any participant who is otherwise required to retire under subsection (a) of this section may be retained on active service for a period not to exceed 5 years. (3) Any participant who completes a period of service authorized by this subsection shall be retired at the end of the month in which such authorized service is completed.','Mandatory Retirement provisions of the Foreign Service Act22 USC  4052. Mandatory retirement (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any participant shall be retired from the Service at the end of the month in which the participant has reached age 65 and has at least 5 years of service credit toward retirement under the System (excluding military and naval service), and shall receive retirement benefits in accordance with section 4046 of this title. (2) [TEXT RELATED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OMMITTED] (b) (1) Any participant who is otherwise required to retire under subsection (a) of this section while occupying a position to which he or she was appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, may continue to serve until that appointment is terminated. (2) Whenever the Secretary determines it to be in the public interest, any participant who is otherwise required to retire under subsection (a) of this section may be retained on active service for a period not to exceed 5 years. (3) Any participant who completes a period of service authorized by this subsection shall be retired at the end of the month in which such authorized service is completed.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ad_hominem',1,1,'1922 - C05762459.txt','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide legal peace from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have no confidence in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide \"legal peace\" from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors; have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors; have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have \"no confidence\" in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'AEG',1,1,'3385 - C05765936.txt','Fwd: Left at the Gate - blogOk Pls call and ask what he wants and put on my call list. B6 Hi Mrs. Secretary, I am chairman of AEG. I need your advice on a few matters. Is there a time that would be convenient for me to call or visit you? I shall be in DC Thursday evening through Monday. Please let me know if anything works. Thanks. Richard Mays Mays, Byrd & Associates, P.A. 415 Main Street Little Rock, AR 72201 501-372-6303 fax - 501-399-9280 toll free 1-800-227-1529','Fwd: Left at the Gate - blogOk Pls call and ask what he wants and put on my call list. B6 Hi Mrs. Secretary, I am chairman of AEG. I need your advice on a few matters. Is there a time that would be convenient for me to call or visit you? I shall be in DC Thursday evening through Monday. Please let me know if anything works. Thanks. Richard Mays Mays, Byrd & Associates, P.A. 415 Main Street Little Rock, AR 72201 501-372-6303 fax - 501-399-9280 toll free 1-800-227-1529'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Affair',1,1,'197 - C05739792.txt','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)To be clear, this is not on Thursday. It\'s at some later time apart from the already schedule HPSCI & SSCI briefings FYI David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi By KATIE GLUECK I 11/14/12 9:32 AM EST Updated: 11/14/12 9:54 AM EST Gen. David Petraeus will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein told POLITICO Wednesday morning. But the exact schedule has not been set for his testimony. Mr. Petraeus has indicated his willingness [to testify]. He is eager to come before the committee so we will work out the details, Feinstein said. Earlier Wednesday, Fox New reported that the former director of the CIA who resigned last week over an extramarital affair, will still testify voluntarily on Friday before congressional intelligence committees regarding the Sept, 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya. Petraeus was initially slated to offer testimony on Benghazi at closed hearings before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Feinstein, the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said on CNN\'s The Situation Room on Tuesday that she believed Petraeus would eventually appear before the committee because he is a \'\'responsible person.','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)To be clear, this is not on Thursday. It\'s at some later time apart from the already schedule HPSCI & SSCI briefings FYI David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi By KATIE GLUECK I 11/14/12 9:32 AM EST Updated: 11/14/12 9:54 AM EST Gen. David Petraeus will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein told POLITICO Wednesday morning. But the exact schedule has not been set for his testimony. \"Mr. Petraeus has indicated his willingness [to testify]. He is eager to come before the committee so we will work out the details,\" Feinstein said. Earlier Wednesday, Fox New reported that the former director of the CIA who resigned last week over an extramarital affair, will still testify voluntarily on Friday before congressional intelligence committees regarding the Sept, 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya. Petraeus was initially slated to offer testimony on Benghazi at closed hearings before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Feinstein, the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said on CNN\'s \"The Situation Room\" on Tuesday that she believed Petraeus would eventually appear before the committee because he is a \'\'responsible person.\"'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Affinity_group',1,1,'1930 - C05762480.txt','GLIFFA Gay Pride Event - Vandalism (proofed and revised)Attachments: Gay pride flyer with photos (2).pub See below in case this bics an issue. Attached is the flyer for today\'s event to be held at noon in the Dean Acheson Auditorium. Our staff observed to our dismay that during the night or early this morning, someone removed and discarded all of the flyers for this event which we had placed in elevator wells throughout the building. We consider this Anti - Gay vandalism, and though not entirely unexpected, it certainly cannot be tolerated. My staff is in the process of reprinting and distributing the announcements, which are critical to ensure the broadest possible publicity for attendance. Moreover it is very important that GLIFFA understand the Department of State supports them as fully as we do all other Affinity Groups. Moreover, we will protect their rights to assembly, free speech, and freedom from harassment. We ask that you immediate help in monitoring the elevator wells and other spaces for the next two hours to deter and discourage vandals. Please have your personnel approach anyone in the act of unauthorized poster removal, and take any other measures you deem appropriate to deal with this situation. Thank you for the advice you have already given and thanks in advance for the assistance and support you will render to address this problem. John John ivt. Robinson Director - Office of Civil Rights/ Chief Diversity Officer U.S. State Department 2201 C Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20520 202-647-9294 voice \' 202-647-4969 fax johnmrl@state.gov 48','GLIFFA Gay Pride Event - Vandalism (proofed and revised)Attachments: Gay pride flyer with photos (2).pub See below in case this bics an issue. Attached is the flyer for today\'s event to be held at noon in the Dean Acheson Auditorium. Our staff observed to our dismay that during the night or early this morning, someone removed and discarded all of the flyers for this event which we had placed in elevator wells throughout the building. We consider this Anti - Gay vandalism, and though not entirely unexpected, it certainly cannot be tolerated. My staff is in the process of reprinting and distributing the announcements, which are critical to ensure the broadest possible publicity for attendance. Moreover it is very important that GLIFFA understand the Department of State supports them as fully as we do all other Affinity Groups. Moreover, we will protect their rights to assembly, free speech, and freedom from harassment. We ask that you immediate help in monitoring the elevator wells and other spaces for the next two hours to deter and discourage vandals. Please have your personnel approach anyone in the act of unauthorized poster removal, and take any other measures you deem appropriate to deal with this situation. Thank you for the advice you have already given and thanks in advance for the assistance and support you will render to address this problem. John John ivt. Robinson Director - Office of Civil Rights/ Chief Diversity Officer U.S. State Department 2201 C Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20520 202-647-9294 voice \' 202-647-4969 fax johnmrl@state.gov 48'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Affluence_in_the_United_States',1,1,'2347 - C05763218.txt','URGENT: Kerry bill on foreign assistance revised Kerry billAttachments: MDM09560_xml.pdf Can you all advise? what are we doing on this. Jack had Mike made you aware of this? cdm Nora, please print this email and the attached draft legislation. Joe: Cheryl needs to be made aware of this. WH is meeting w/ SFRC on this this afternoon. I have asked Rich to raise it w/ her. Just a heads up. Thanks Carol Folks: We received indirectly this draft Kerry bill -- the Foreign Assistance Revitalization and Accountability Act of 2009 -- drafts of which have been sent to OMB/NSC but not yet to us. Rich asked that I share it with you right away, before circulating it more broadly within the building for comment. 230','URGENT: Kerry bill on foreign assistance revised Kerry billAttachments: MDM09560_xml.pdf Can you all advise? what are we doing on this. Jack had Mike made you aware of this? cdm Nora, please print this email and the attached draft legislation. Joe: Cheryl needs to be made aware of this. WH is meeting w/ SFRC on this this afternoon. I have asked Rich to raise it w/ her. Just a heads up. Thanks Carol Folks: We received indirectly this draft Kerry bill -- the Foreign Assistance Revitalization and Accountability Act of 2009 -- drafts of which have been sent to OMB/NSC but not yet to us. Rich asked that I share it with you right away, before circulating it more broadly within the building for comment. 230'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Affordable_Health_Care_for_America_Act',1,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Afghan',1,1,'3186 - C05765277.txt','AfghanistanI\'m writing in the hope that when you\'re in Afghanistan you will be able to demonstrate in some public way your support for the Afghan women. There is much disillusionment over the aftermath of the elections and the ongoing violence. It would be a wonderful signal to the women that we do value the role that they are and must continue to play to move Afghanistan forward. Secondly, it would also be helpful because there is growing concern at home that the women are going to be abandoned. I have to meet with Sen. Casey tom\'w, for example. He believes that the women are critical to stability and peace in Afghanistan and wants to discuss our commitment. Lastly, as Pres, Karzai is beginning to plan his cabinet, perhaps you could mention to him the need to bring in some of the talented and experienced women into his government. At our Shura meeting yesterday, we discussed upcoming ministerial positions. We, of course, have no guarantee that Karzai will listen, but his government would be a lot better if he tapped women and so many are highly qualified. Thanks.','AfghanistanI\'m writing in the hope that when you\'re in Afghanistan you will be able to demonstrate in some public way your support for the Afghan women. There is much disillusionment over the aftermath of the elections and the ongoing violence. It would be a wonderful signal to the women that we do value the role that they are and must continue to play to move Afghanistan forward. Secondly, it would also be helpful because there is growing concern at home that the women are going to be abandoned. I have to meet with Sen. Casey tom\'w, for example. He believes that the women are critical to stability and peace in Afghanistan and wants to discuss our commitment. Lastly, as Pres, Karzai is beginning to plan his cabinet, perhaps you could mention to him the need to bring in some of the talented and experienced women into his government. At our Shura meeting yesterday, we discussed upcoming ministerial positions. We, of course, have no guarantee that Karzai will listen, but his government would be a lot better if he tapped women and so many are highly qualified. Thanks.'),(7.209076611341171,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,2,'1001 - C05760209.txt','Thanks so much for the talkDear Hillary, Spoke to the person you recommended on Friday. Sounds like he is comfortable and even surprised that Pakistanis are doing more. And maybe he will find some more ways to help, like the helicopter leasing. When I mentioned that someone deep in the ISI must be happy that Al Qaeda\'s alive, so we don\'t abandon Pakistan again, he chuckled. I talked about the vetting for intelligence. I also talked defeat strategy, and the need for something more than just deploying more forces and hoping the training for the Afghans will work. I continue to be struck by the parallels to Vietnam, and especially Johnson\'s inability to resist escalation, and his advisor\'s continued incrementalism. But I\'m encouraged by the pace of the review. Seems that there\'s sufficient time to consider this from all angles. I can imagine there are those arguing that we just need to fill the gap while we enlarge the Afghan army. That we help the Pakistanis but not press them to the point of being unpleasant. And that too much focus on Osama and al-Zawahiri raises the risk of public failure if we don\'t get them. There is much logic to this, but it has a strong tint of incrementalism. Hopefully, we can be more decisive: lean harder on the Pakistanis, provide more troops to McChrystal than his moderate risk and raise the heat on al Qaeda - then do all we can to push economic development in Afghanistan, restrain Indian meddling, and prepare to do more against Al Qaeda in Pakistan, directly if necessary. Ultimately, it seems that our best exit strategy would be to take down the top leadership of Al Qaeda in Pakistan, and then gradually draw down in Afghanistan. Wish I could do more to help All the best, Wes','Thanks so much for the talkDear Hillary, Spoke to the person you recommended on Friday. Sounds like he is comfortable and even surprised that Pakistanis are doing more. And maybe he will find some more ways to help, like the helicopter leasing. When I mentioned that someone deep in the ISI must be happy that Al Qaeda\'s alive, so we don\'t abandon Pakistan again, he chuckled. I talked about the \"vetting\" for intelligence. I also talked \"defeat strategy,\" and the need for something more than just deploying more forces and hoping the training for the Afghans will work. I continue to be struck by the parallels to Vietnam, and especially Johnson\'s inability to resist escalation, and his advisor\'s continued \"incrementalism.\" But I\'m encouraged by the pace of the review. Seems that there\'s sufficient time to consider this from all angles. I can imagine there are those arguing that we just need to fill the gap while we enlarge the Afghan army. That we help the Pakistanis but not press them to the point of being unpleasant. And that too much focus on Osama and al-Zawahiri raises the risk of public failure if we don\'t get them. There is much logic to this, but it has a strong tint of incrementalism. Hopefully, we can be more decisive: lean harder on the Pakistanis, provide more troops to McChrystal than his \"moderate risk\" and raise the heat on al Qaeda - then do all we can to push economic development in Afghanistan, restrain Indian meddling, and prepare to do more against Al Qaeda in Pakistan, directly if necessary. Ultimately, it seems that our best exit strategy would be to take down the top leadership of Al Qaeda in Pakistan, and then gradually draw down in Afghanistan. Wish I could do more to help All the best, Wes'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'1011 - C05760220.txt','S Afghanistan mtg ParisWhy would we draw lines at all? Invite everyone who is part of effort. Fyi As some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.','S Afghanistan mtg ParisWhy would we draw lines at all? Invite everyone who is part of effort. Fyi As some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'1037 - C05760254.txt','Another perspectiveThe following is from an observer who I think is right about the need for more strategy time which means we have to have a better balance about travel time. I\'d like your reactions. Thx. When it comes to foreign policy, all see you doing a great job. You must be literally killing yourself? I can see your schedule is bruising. But you probably need more strategy time, less events as the ultimate judgment will be on ? whether iran, nk get the bomb, progress in Mideast, success in Afghanistan, Iraq. Obama\'s pause on Afghanistan goes well with elite media and left that is against all wars, but not with swing male voters who are defecting. And I think it is making the rest of your job much tougher because the delay in the decision is looking Carterlike to US adversaries ? any decision is better than no decision. But all roads likely lead to Iran and perhaps Pakistan, rest is secondary at this point. That\'s my view for what it\'s worth. Take care.','Another perspectiveThe following is from an observer who I think is right about the need for more strategy time which means we have to have a better balance about travel time. I\'d like your reactions. Thx. \"When it comes to foreign policy, all see you doing a great job. You must be literally killing yourself? I can see your schedule is bruising. But you probably need more strategy time, less events as the ultimate judgment will be on ? whether iran, nk get the bomb, progress in Mideast, success in Afghanistan, Iraq. Obama\'s pause on Afghanistan goes well with elite media and left that is against all wars, but not with swing male voters who are defecting. And I think it is making the rest of your job much tougher because the delay in the decision is looking Carterlike to US adversaries ? any decision is better than no decision. But all roads likely lead to Iran and perhaps Pakistan, rest is secondary at this point. That\'s my view for what it\'s worth. Take care.'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'1051 - C05760281.txt','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe Wilson1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 FYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/09/2024 Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 20th ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. I am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe Wilson1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 FYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/09/2024 Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 20th ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. I am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'1066 - C05760303.txt','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a contract with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of top slicing the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies. There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. This was done for News International, a Tory insider said yesterday. Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened. In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the abysmal record of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its total failure to stop the BBC buying the Lonely','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a \"contract\" with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of \"top slicing\" the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies \"focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies\". There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. \"This was done for News International,\" a Tory insider said yesterday. \"Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened.\" In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the \"abysmal record\" of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its \"total failure\" to stop the BBC buying the Lonely'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'1082 - C05760329.txt','Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Brussels (SBU) Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and BrusselsLet\'s do conf call re this w Jack and whomever else you and he decide. FYI SENSITIVE Gentlemen, Before the end of the day I will send you the latest working version of Jack\'s trip to IIAP&B. We depart here late Tuesday, Sept 1 and return Thurs, Sept 10. Rough version of places and people is: Sept 2-3 Iraq Lew, Verma, Campbell, Elisa Slotkin (NEA), possibly Paul Jones (SRAP) and/or David Robinson (PRM) Sept 4-5 India','Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Brussels (SBU) Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and BrusselsLet\'s do conf call re this w Jack and whomever else you and he decide. FYI SENSITIVE Gentlemen, Before the end of the day I will send you the latest working version of Jack\'s trip to IIAP&B. We depart here late Tuesday, Sept 1 and return Thurs, Sept 10. Rough version of places and people is: Sept 2-3 Iraq Lew, Verma, Campbell, Elisa Slotkin (NEA), possibly Paul Jones (SRAP) and/or David Robinson (PRM) Sept 4-5 India'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'1092 - C05760340.txt','LiebermanHe wants to come see me w McCain, Graham and Collins about Afstan. Pls put on list to discuss. Joe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.','LiebermanHe wants to come see me w McCain, Graham and Collins about Afstan. Pls put on list to discuss. Joe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'1162 - C05760427.txt','Kudos!Dear Mike--- Congrats on your book you must be very excited to see it in print after so much work. I\'m looking forward to reading it. And I hope you\'re working on the democracy/human rights speech I\'m giving the week of the 7th. Are you? Also, David Miliband told me that the UK lost more soldiers in the Falklands than they have in Afghanistan. Would you pls verify that for me? Thx. All the best, and Happy Thanksgiving! Hillary','Kudos!Dear Mike--- Congrats on your book; you must be very excited to see it in print after so much work. I\'m looking forward to reading it. And I hope you\'re working on the democracy/human rights speech I\'m giving the week of the 7th. Are you? Also, David Miliband told me that the UK lost more soldiers in the Falklands than they have in Afghanistan. Would you pls verify that for me? Thx. All the best, and Happy Thanksgiving! Hillary'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'1183 - C05760469.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'1287 - C05760666.txt','Exciting NewsWill do. Pis contact Dave to set up a time for hm to come in to see me. Thx. Hi Hillary, you are doing an amazing job as our Secretary of State and we are all immensely proud of you. Really enjoyed your recent remarks regarding Afghanistan. Your words were spot on. Fyi, I will be in Kabul, Afghanistan from 7 thru 14 April and am being hosted by Flamed Wardak, the son of the Afghanistan Secretary of Defense. Looking forward to the visit. There is some exciting personal news that I wanted to share with you. Although it has not yet been announced, I wanted you to know that I recently interviewed with Cisco President ( John Chambers) and accepted a senior executive position ( effective 4 May ) to be the face and thought leader for Cisco in the field of Intelligent Urbanization with my focus area being on Physical Safety and Security. My wife (Faith) and I will live in Bangalore, India ( we are very excited ) and my area of responsibility will be the emerging markets of Asia, Middle East and Africa . Since I will operate from India that particular country will be a major focal point. The use of the Network to improve the quality of life of Millions of people in areas such as Education, Health Care and Security will be a major thrust of  Intelligent Urbanization. Faith and I are pumped up about our new overseas adventure and the chance to work for a world class company and a superb business leader like John Chambers. It is really a wonderful opportunity to positively impact many lives around the Globe. Hope to perhaps call on you for a few minutes before I head over to India. All the best and God Bless. Sincerely, Dave 21','Exciting NewsWill do. Pis contact Dave to set up a time for hm to come in to see me. Thx. Hi Hillary, you are doing an amazing job as our Secretary of State and we are all immensely proud of you. Really enjoyed your recent remarks regarding Afghanistan. Your words were spot on. Fyi, I will be in Kabul, Afghanistan from 7 thru 14 April and am being hosted by Flamed Wardak, the son of the Afghanistan Secretary of Defense. Looking forward to the visit. There is some exciting personal news that I wanted to share with you. Although it has not yet been announced, I wanted you to know that I recently interviewed with Cisco President ( John Chambers) and accepted a senior executive position ( effective 4 May ) to be the face and thought leader for Cisco in the field of \"Intelligent Urbanization\" with my focus area being on Physical Safety and Security. My wife (Faith) and I will live in Bangalore, India ( we are very excited ) and my area of responsibility will be the emerging markets of Asia, Middle East and Africa . Since I will operate from India that particular country will be a major focal point. The use of the Network to improve the quality of life of Millions of people in areas such as Education, Health Care and Security will be a major thrust of \" Intelligent Urbanization\". Faith and I are pumped up about our new overseas adventure and the chance to work for a world class company and a superb business leader like John Chambers. It is really a wonderful opportunity to positively impact many lives around the Globe. Hope to perhaps call on you for a few minutes before I head over to India. All the best and God Bless. Sincerely, Dave 21'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'1513 - C05761294.txt','China, Iran, MF? this week?Dear Secretary Clinton, Welcome back, and I hope that your proposals on universal NATO ROE\'s for piracy are moving ahead. I just wanted to let you know that I will be testfying at a hearing of the US-China Commission on Chinese foreign-directed information operations on 30 April, and also participating in a symposium at Harvard on Iran and Afghanistan later that day, so I will let you know if anything of interest comes out of those events. I remain intrigued by your suggestion that I speak with Michelle Flournoy. Should I reach out to her, or wait for her to be in touch? Many thanks, as ever. Yours, Jackie On 4/8/09, newmyer > Hi, Yes I am at wrote: en route to airport). Thank you! > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > Jackie--I am so sorry I didn\'t get back to you before now. May I call > Secretary Clinton, > I hope that all is well back in the States and just wanted to let you know > that I will be in Washington Wednesday. If you might have a minute to > spare to follow up on your last message in person or by phone this > week or over the weekend, I would very much appreciate the opportunity. > Congratulations on the Europe trip!','China, Iran, MF? this week?Dear Secretary Clinton, Welcome back, and I hope that your proposals on universal NATO ROE\'s for piracy are moving ahead. I just wanted to let you know that I will be testfying at a hearing of the US-China Commission on Chinese foreign-directed information operations on 30 April, and also participating in a symposium at Harvard on Iran and Afghanistan later that day, so I will let you know if anything of interest comes out of those events. I remain intrigued by your suggestion that I speak with Michelle Flournoy. Should I reach out to her, or wait for her to be in touch? Many thanks, as ever. Yours, Jackie On 4/8/09, newmyer > Hi, Yes; I am at wrote: en route to airport). Thank you! > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > Jackie--I am so sorry I didn\'t get back to you before now. May I call > Secretary Clinton, > I hope that all is well back in the States and just wanted to let you know > that I will be in Washington Wednesday. If you might have a minute to > spare to follow up on your last message in person or by phone this > week or over the weekend, I would very much appreciate the opportunity. > Congratulations on the Europe trip!'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'1515 - C05761298.txt','followup on DanspeckgruberHolbrooke\'s shop reached out to Danspeckgruber and offers the following update: ? Funding for railroads in and out of Afghanistan is on the agenda of next week\'s Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan in Islamabad. We are aiming for the Asia Development Bank to agree to fund feasibility studies for railroad. If ADB agrees, then we will link up Dr Danspeckgruber with the right ADB reps.','followup on DanspeckgruberHolbrooke\'s shop reached out to Danspeckgruber and offers the following update: ? Funding for railroads in and out of Afghanistan is on the agenda of next week\'s Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan in Islamabad. We are aiming for the Asia Development Bank to agree to fund feasibility studies for railroad. If ADB agrees, then we will link up Dr Danspeckgruber with the right ADB reps.'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'153 - C05739739.txt','NATOI\'m heading back from meetings on women, peace and security at NATO. The chief implementer of WPS at DOD also traveled with me. It was extremely productive. SG Rasmussen chaired a meeting on 1325 today of all the NATO member and partner ambassadors incl DaIcier. The new NATO special rep for 1325 -- the position sponsored by Norway and approved at the Chicago summit ? gave her inaugural address, and my DOD colleague and I discussed the US efforts both generally and in Afghanistan. We were followed by extensive remarks from the NATO ambassadors, all of whom touched on the importance of women\'s role in security and NATO\'s mission, as well as applauded US leadership. Many mentioned you in their interventions! The ambs from Serbia, Azerbaijan and Georgia pointed to their own national action plans (their existence was a surprise to us), as well as the new structures they have put in place to implement them. The ambassador from Azerbaijan even said that he is hopeful women will contribute to ending their regional conflict (I will tell Morningstar). The new special rep - a seasoned diplomat who knows her way around NATO --- wanted me to ten you how much you have inspired her -- something I hear everywhere! I\'m confident our NATO visit also served to reinforce the importance of the NAP and the US role with our own people both at NATO and DOD. I was sorry to miss the discussion with ASSK but there are more events with her tomw. We are working hard on getting the engagement of Burmese women into the formal peace structures being put in place to end the ethnic conflicts. I also met with Vivian Redding at the EU who, despite her efforts, is unlikely to get a quota for women on public boards of directors adopted. She too expressed her admiration of you and your leadership. In addition to everything that\'s been said about Chris Stevens, he really understood the important role the women in Libya were playing in peace and security. Whenever I met with Libyan women at meetings in the region, they went out of their way to tell me how much he supported them and how much affection they had for him. Such an awful loss. You\'ve been magnificent throughout all this, despite how wrenching it\'s been.','NATOI\'m heading back from meetings on women, peace and security at NATO. The chief implementer of WPS at DOD also traveled with me. It was extremely productive. SG Rasmussen chaired a meeting on 1325 today of all the NATO member and partner ambassadors incl DaIcier. The new NATO special rep for 1325 -- the position sponsored by Norway and approved at the Chicago summit ? gave her inaugural address, and my DOD colleague and I discussed the US efforts both generally and in Afghanistan. We were followed by extensive remarks from the NATO ambassadors, all of whom touched on the importance of women\'s role in security and NATO\'s mission, as well as applauded US leadership. Many mentioned you in their interventions! The ambs from Serbia, Azerbaijan and Georgia pointed to their own national action plans (their existence was a surprise to us), as well as the new structures they have put in place to implement them. The ambassador from Azerbaijan even said that he is hopeful women will contribute to ending their regional conflict (I will tell Morningstar). The new special rep - a seasoned diplomat who knows her way around NATO --- wanted me to ten you how much you have inspired her -- something I hear everywhere! I\'m confident our NATO visit also served to reinforce the importance of the NAP and the US role with our own people both at NATO and DOD. I was sorry to miss the discussion with ASSK but there are more events with her tomw. We are working hard on getting the engagement of Burmese women into the formal peace structures being put in place to end the ethnic conflicts. I also met with Vivian Redding at the EU who, despite her efforts, is unlikely to get a quota for women on public boards of directors adopted. She too expressed her admiration of you and your leadership. In addition to everything that\'s been said about Chris Stevens, he really understood the important role the women in Libya were playing in peace and security. Whenever I met with Libyan women at meetings in the region, they went out of their way to tell me how much he supported them and how much affection they had for him. Such an awful loss. You\'ve been magnificent throughout all this, despite how wrenching it\'s been.'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'1576 - C05761398.txt','(AP) Italian foreign minister cancels trip to IranItalian foreign minister cancels trip to Iran ROME (AP) ? Italy\'s foreign minister has canceled a planned trip to Iran for talks on regional security issues. The Foreign Ministry in a statement Wednesday cited a problem over the meeting place with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. It said it regretted the lost opportunity to discuss involving Iran in the stabilization of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Foreign Minister Franco Frattini had been scheduled to depart later Wednesday. The communiqu made no mention of reported criticism over the planned trip, nor did it mention a missile test conducted Wednesday by Iran with a range capable of reaching Israel and U.S. Mideast bases. Nisha Desai State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Italian foreign minister cancels trip to IranItalian foreign minister cancels trip to Iran ROME (AP) ? Italy\'s foreign minister has canceled a planned trip to Iran for talks on regional security issues. The Foreign Ministry in a statement Wednesday cited a problem over the meeting place with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. It said it regretted the \"lost opportunity\" to discuss involving Iran in the stabilization of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Foreign Minister Franco Frattini had been scheduled to depart later Wednesday. The communiqu made no mention of reported criticism over the planned trip, nor did it mention a missile test conducted Wednesday by Iran with a range capable of reaching Israel and U.S. Mideast bases. Nisha Desai State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'1600 - C05761440.txt','Fwd: Thank you for meetingDear Hillary, I met with Zohra Rasekh on Friday. You may remember her. She\'d met with you during your trips to Kabul as Senator. She is an Afghan-American who has been working in Afghanistan over the last six years and is currently the country\'s Director of Human Rights. She knows the leaders very well --- and I might add, verifies what is known about the rampant corruption, etc. Since you are going to the Hague and since there will be no women from Afghanistan, I asked Zohra to give me her assessment. Her comments reinforce what I heard from several other Afghan women leaders who were in DC over the last week. I hope this is useful. Senate willing, hopefully I\'ll be able to get to work soon. Safe travels, Melanne','Fwd: Thank you for meetingDear Hillary, I met with Zohra Rasekh on Friday. You may remember her. She\'d met with you during your trips to Kabul as Senator. She is an Afghan-American who has been working in Afghanistan over the last six years and is currently the country\'s Director of Human Rights. She knows the leaders very well --- and I might add, verifies what is known about the rampant corruption, etc. Since you are going to the Hague and since there will be no women from Afghanistan, I asked Zohra to give me her assessment. Her comments reinforce what I heard from several other Afghan women leaders who were in DC over the last week. I hope this is useful. Senate willing, hopefully I\'ll be able to get to work soon. Safe travels, Melanne'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'1699 - C05761691.txt','Dyncorps Post Story -- Second Shoe To Drop FINAL version - Note to Lew - DyncorpAttachments: Dyncorps Sec Note.doc Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx FYI Folks, You may recall an April 17 Post story on problems with Dyncorps in Afghanistan which focused on a suspected drug overdose death, breakdown in internal controls within the company, and actions the USG and the firm were taking. The other issue that surfaced at the time was a colossal error in judgment by one of the contractors\' employees in hiring an adolescent boy dancer for some sort of event that, at least to most folks, looked very inappropriate. The Post is now looking at the dancing boy, which was not included in the April 17, article, and we expect will soon publish a story on it. The Post inquiry at this point focuses only on confirming whether or not there\'s an OIG investigation. We are, of course, referring the Post to the OIG on such a question. However, the premise for the question raises the issue again in some eye-popping rhetoric which could feature in the follow-up story, so I wanted to make sure everyone had a heads-up. We have already relieved the folks involved with both incidents and I am meeting with the firm\'s CEO today to hear his report on his trip to Afghanistan and Iraq to address these, as well as other, issues on which we have demanded corrective actions. I\'m attaching the original note to Deputy Secretary Lew at the time of the original inquiry which lays out both issues, a copy of the memo the INL section at Embassy Kabul provided to Post Management on the most recent Post inquiry, as well as the Post inquiry itself for context. David. Incoming from Post: According to my reporting, the week of April 13th, the DynCorp regional commander from Konduz, Flint Chambers, allowed his men to hire a 15-year-old boy dancer to do tribal dances at a DynCorp party on the training site. Some 15 or so DynCorp employees in attendance pulled out a single chair and had the boy do mock lap dances. This was captured on video. The video shows DynCorp employees putting dollar bills in the boy\'s waistband, just as they would a stripper\'s garter. The revelry lasted about 45 minutes. 74 Dyncorps Sec Note.doc>> Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx>> 25','Dyncorps Post Story -- Second Shoe To Drop FINAL version - Note to Lew - DyncorpAttachments: Dyncorps Sec Note.doc; Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx FYI Folks, You may recall an April 17 Post story on problems with Dyncorps in Afghanistan which focused on a suspected drug overdose death, breakdown in internal controls within the company, and actions the USG and the firm were taking. The other issue that surfaced at the time was a colossal error in judgment by one of the contractors\' employees in hiring an adolescent boy dancer for some sort of event that, at least to most folks, looked very inappropriate. The Post is now looking at the dancing boy, which was not included in the April 17, article, and we expect will soon publish a story on it. The Post inquiry at this point focuses only on confirming whether or not there\'s an OIG investigation. We are, of course, referring the Post to the OIG on such a question. However, the premise for the question raises the issue again in some eye-popping rhetoric which could feature in the follow-up story, so I wanted to make sure everyone had a heads-up. We have already relieved the folks involved with both incidents and I am meeting with the firm\'s CEO today to hear his report on his trip to Afghanistan and Iraq to address these, as well as other, issues on which we have demanded corrective actions. I\'m attaching the original note to Deputy Secretary Lew at the time of the original inquiry which lays out both issues, a copy of the memo the INL section at Embassy Kabul provided to Post Management on the most recent Post inquiry, as well as the Post inquiry itself for context. David. Incoming from Post: \"According to my reporting, the week of April 13th, the DynCorp regional commander from Konduz, Flint Chambers, allowed his men to hire a 15-year-old boy dancer to do tribal dances at a DynCorp party on the training site. Some 15 or so DynCorp employees in attendance pulled out a single chair and had the boy do mock lap dances. This was captured on video. The video shows DynCorp employees putting dollar bills in the boy\'s waistband, just as they would a stripper\'s garter. The revelry lasted about 45 minutes. 74 Dyncorps Sec Note.doc>> Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx>> 25'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'1917 - C05762442.txt','(New York Times) Times Reporter Held by Taliban EscapesStory is out. Richard called again to talk to you about it. Statement is being drafted for your review. June 21,2009 ? Times Reporter Held by Taliban Escapes By THE NEW YORK TIMES A New York Times reporter who was kidnapped by the Taliban has escaped and made his way to freedom after more than seven months of captivity in the mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan. David Rohde, along with a local reporter, Tahir Ludin and their driver, Asadullah Mangal, were abducted outside of Kabul on Nov. 10 while Mr. Rohde was researching a book. Mr. Rohde was part of the Times reporting team that won a Pulitzer Prize in May for coverage of Afghanistan and Pakistan last year. Mr. Rohde told his wife, Kristen Mulvihill, that Mr. Ludin joined him late Friday night in climbing over the wall of a compound where they were being held in the North Waziristan region of Pakistan. They found a Pakistani army scout, who led them to a nearby army base, and on Saturday they were flown to the American Bagram military base in Afghanistan. They just walked over the wall of the compound, said Ms. Muvihill. Mr. Mangal did not escape with the two other men. The initial report was that Mr. Rohde was in good health, while Mr. Ludin injured his foot in the escape. 25','(New York Times) Times Reporter Held by Taliban EscapesStory is out. Richard called again to talk to you about it. Statement is being drafted for your review. June 21,2009 ? Times Reporter Held by Taliban Escapes By THE NEW YORK TIMES A New York Times reporter who was kidnapped by the Taliban has escaped and made his way to freedom after more than seven months of captivity in the mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan. David Rohde, along with a local reporter, Tahir Ludin and their driver, Asadullah Mangal, were abducted outside of Kabul on Nov. 10 while Mr. Rohde was researching a book. Mr. Rohde was part of the Times reporting team that won a Pulitzer Prize in May for coverage of Afghanistan and Pakistan last year. Mr. Rohde told his wife, Kristen Mulvihill, that Mr. Ludin joined him late Friday night in climbing over the wall of a compound where they were being held in the North Waziristan region of Pakistan. They found a Pakistani army scout, who led them to a nearby army base, and on Saturday they were flown to the American Bagram military base in Afghanistan. \"They just walked over the wall of the compound,\" said Ms. Muvihill. Mr. Mangal did not escape with the two other men. The initial report was that Mr. Rohde was in good health, while Mr. Ludin injured his foot in the escape. 25'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'2005 - C05762615.txt','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer kyr!? gyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan, the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. The decision to annul all agreements on the Manas military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this, he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer kyr!? gyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. \"Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan,\" the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. \"The decision to annul all agreements on the Manas military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this,\" he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'2006 - C05762616.txt','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offerMy question exactly - sent to bill I? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan, the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. The decision to annul all agreements on the Manas military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this, he told the 24.kg news agency. 61','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offerMy question exactly - sent to bill I? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. \"Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan,\" the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. \"The decision to annul all agreements on the Manas military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this,\" he told the 24.kg news agency. 61'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'2037 - C05762669.txt','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offerSoon as I saw it I emailed Bob Blake. !? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan, the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. The decision to annul all agreements on the Manes military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this, he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gordy, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 Lt.','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offerSoon as I saw it I emailed Bob Blake. !? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. \"Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan,\" the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. \"The decision to annul all agreements on the Manes military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this,\" he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gordy, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 Lt.'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'2186 - C05762880.txt','Mini Schedule 4/29/097:50 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:00 am ARRIVE State Department 8:00 am FOOD SECURITY BREAKFAST w/MEMBERS OF CONGRESS 9:15 am Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor 9:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:40 am PRE-BRIEF FOR THE WEEKLY MEETING w/THE PRESIDENT 9:55 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR KARL EIKENBERRY, 12:20 pm U.S. AMBASSADOR TO AFGHANISTAN Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm SPEECH PREP MEETING 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:15 pm DROP-BY w/JOSETTE SHEERAN, ED UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAM 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 2:30 pm DROP-BY w/MICHELE KWAN, PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ENVOY 2:45 pm Secretary\'s Office *Official photo at top. 3:00 pm LONG TERM SCHEDULING MEETING 32','Mini Schedule 4/29/097:50 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:00 am ARRIVE State Department 8:00 am FOOD SECURITY BREAKFAST w/MEMBERS OF CONGRESS 9:15 am Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor 9:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:40 am PRE-BRIEF FOR THE WEEKLY MEETING w/THE PRESIDENT 9:55 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR KARL EIKENBERRY, 12:20 pm U.S. AMBASSADOR TO AFGHANISTAN Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm SPEECH PREP MEETING 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:15 pm DROP-BY w/JOSETTE SHEERAN, ED UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAM 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 2:30 pm DROP-BY w/MICHELE KWAN, PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ENVOY 2:45 pm Secretary\'s Office *Official photo at top. 3:00 pm LONG TERM SCHEDULING MEETING 32'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'2200 - C05762899.txt','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: ...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here. It is a privilege to be a part of your team. We wish you, the President and Chelsea all the best during the holiday season and look forward to great achievements in 2010, with one tiny exception.','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: \"...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.\" It is a privilege to be a part of your team. We wish you, the President and Chelsea all the best during the holiday season and look forward to great achievements in 2010, with one tiny exception.'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'2308 - C05763123.txt','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010Did we regret this? Madam Secretary, That would be more than fine. I appreciate you even looking to see if this may work. On another note I wanted to send congratulations to you on the announcement of your daughters engagement. I know you are proud of her and rightfully so. Also I had dinner last night with a mutual friend of ours, Sen Lindsay Graham. Lindsay always talks how much he likes you and said if I were to be in contact with you to say hi from him. Stay well and I look forward to hearing and seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Terry-- So sorry I haven\'t responded before but I\'ve been hip deep in the rollout of the Afghanistan strategy. I am trying hard to accept this invite but haven\'t been able to nail down. We will let you know one way or the other by end of next week. Is that ok? I hope you, your family and the futures markets are all well! My very best wishes, Hillary Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010Did we regret this? Madam Secretary, That would be more than fine. I appreciate you even looking to see if this may work. On another note I wanted to send congratulations to you on the announcement of your daughters engagement. I know you are proud of her and rightfully so. Also I had dinner last night with a mutual friend of ours, Sen Lindsay Graham. Lindsay always talks how much he likes you and said if I were to be in contact with you to say hi from him. Stay well and I look forward to hearing and seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Terry-- So sorry I haven\'t responded before but I\'ve been hip deep in the rollout of the Afghanistan strategy. I am trying hard to accept this invite but haven\'t been able to nail down. We will let you know one way or the other by end of next week. Is that ok? I hope you, your family and the futures markets are all well! My very best wishes, Hillary Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'2336 - C05763181.txt','8:30 draftAttachments: CFR 7[3].14.09 1150 prn.doc Jim K. sent in some edits in the middle of the night -- strictly designed to trim/improve flow. Think it\'s worth you flipping through to see if any strike you as worth making. OK. Went through it. It\'s not too much shorter, but I think it\'s tighter here and there. Made slight change at end to try to tie in with how it started to bring full circle. An area where you could save time and space (but I didn\'t try to change it) would be to shorten the parts where you talk about Israel and Palestine and about Iraq and Afghanistan - it seems to me that those are tactical discussions of an existing issue, and somewhat removed from the more abstract and strategic policy outline she\'s otherwise aiming at here. By the way, the phrase global network of diverse partnerships seems to be absent now. I kind of liked it on several levels, but I presume it met some objection along the way... On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Jim Kennedy wrote: so far have gotten through page nine and wanted to send what i have, will do more in next few hours tonight. On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 6:44 PM, Jim Kennedy < I will do so. I\'m good at shrinking without cutting. Thnx. wrote: On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 5:39 PM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: Hi Jim, We need you to give this one more pass-through ? if you can find places to cut and clarify, that would be great. Can you send something tonight your time? 216 217','8:30 draftAttachments: CFR 7[3].14.09 1150 prn.doc Jim K. sent in some edits in the middle of the night -- strictly designed to trim/improve flow. Think it\'s worth you flipping through to see if any strike you as worth making. OK. Went through it. It\'s not too much shorter, but I think it\'s tighter here and there. Made slight change at end to try to tie in with how it started to bring full circle. An area where you could save time and space (but I didn\'t try to change it) would be to shorten the parts where you talk about Israel and Palestine and about Iraq and Afghanistan - it seems to me that those are tactical discussions of an existing issue, and somewhat removed from the more abstract and strategic policy outline she\'s otherwise aiming at here. By the way, the phrase \"global network of diverse partnerships\" seems to be absent now. I kind of liked it on several levels, but I presume it met some objection along the way... On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Jim Kennedy wrote: so far have gotten through page nine and wanted to send what i have, will do more in next few hours tonight. On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 6:44 PM, Jim Kennedy < I will do so. I\'m good at shrinking without cutting. Thnx. wrote: On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 5:39 PM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: Hi Jim, We need you to give this one more pass-through ? if you can find places to cut and clarify, that would be great. Can you send something tonight your time? 216 217'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'2341 - C05763198.txt','8:30 draftCheck w Holbrooke-- Jim K. sent in some edits in the middle of the night -- strictly designed to trim/improve flow. Think it\'s worth you flipping through to see if any strike you as worth making. OK. Went through it. It\'s not too much shorter, but I think it\'s tighter here and there. Made slight change at end to try to tie in with how it started to bring full circle. An area where you could save time and space (but I didn\'t try to change it) would be to shorten the parts where you talk about Israel and Palestine and about Iraq and Afghanistan - it seems to me that those are tactical discussions of an existing issue, and somewhat removed from the more abstract and strategic policy outline she\'s otherwise aiming at here. By the way, the phrase global network of diverse partnerships seems to be absent now. I kind of liked it on several levels, but I presume it met some objection along the way... On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Jim Kennedy wrote:','8:30 draftCheck w Holbrooke-- Jim K. sent in some edits in the middle of the night -- strictly designed to trim/improve flow. Think it\'s worth you flipping through to see if any strike you as worth making. OK. Went through it. It\'s not too much shorter, but I think it\'s tighter here and there. Made slight change at end to try to tie in with how it started to bring full circle. An area where you could save time and space (but I didn\'t try to change it) would be to shorten the parts where you talk about Israel and Palestine and about Iraq and Afghanistan - it seems to me that those are tactical discussions of an existing issue, and somewhat removed from the more abstract and strategic policy outline she\'s otherwise aiming at here. By the way, the phrase \"global network of diverse partnerships\" seems to be absent now. I kind of liked it on several levels, but I presume it met some objection along the way... On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Jim Kennedy wrote:'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'2482 - C05763821.txt','3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote KABUL (AP) Police stormed a bank in Kabul on Wednesday and killed three insurgents who had taken it over, while a wave of attacks killed at least six election workers around the country on the eve of the presidential election, officials said. The three-man assault in Kabul came a day after two militant attacks in the capital, including rockets fired at the presidential palace. It also follows a suicide car bomb explosion in front of NATO\'s Kabul headquarters Saturday that killed seven, a drumbeat of attacks that would appear to signal the intent of Taliban insurgents and their militant allies to disrupt Thursday\'s vote. In a sign of how difficult election preparations have been, Afghanistan\'s chief electoral officer said that 20 percent of election materials hadn\'t yet been delivered to voting sites less than 24 hours before polls open at 7 a.m. Thursday (0230 GMT Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday). Daoud Ali Najafi said Afghan army helicopters would be used to,deliver the materials to insecure and hard-to-reach regions. Andrea &Wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote KABUL (AP) Police stormed a bank in Kabul on Wednesday and killed three insurgents who had taken it over, while a wave of attacks killed at least six election workers around the country on the eve of the presidential election, officials said. The three-man assault in Kabul came a day after two militant attacks in the capital, including rockets fired at the presidential palace. It also follows a suicide car bomb explosion in front of NATO\'s Kabul headquarters Saturday that killed seven, a drumbeat of attacks that would appear to signal the intent of Taliban insurgents and their militant allies to disrupt Thursday\'s vote. In a sign of how difficult election preparations have been, Afghanistan\'s chief electoral officer said that 20 percent of election materials hadn\'t yet been delivered to voting sites less than 24 hours before polls open at 7 a.m. Thursday (0230 GMT Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday). Daoud Ali Najafi said Afghan army helicopters would be used to,deliver the materials to insecure and hard-to-reach regions. Andrea &Wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.209076611341171,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,2,'2484 - C05763823.txt','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banU.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to, said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities, he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banU.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. \"People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to,\" said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. \"Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities,\" he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.209076611341171,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,2,'2486 - C05763827.txt','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banWe were going to hang them all and put them in closet when u guys were out. But we can just bring bags and leave them in room somewhere. When Doug has time, can he bring over the birthday clothes? U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to, said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities, he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday.','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banWe were going to hang them all and put them in closet when u guys were out. But we can just bring bags and leave them in room somewhere. When Doug has time, can he bring over the birthday clothes? U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. \"People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to,\" said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. \"Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities,\" he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday.'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'2519 - C05763934.txt','Note from Bill BurnsYou did a really fine job on Meet the Press today. The Russia, Iran, Afghanistan and Asia points were all right on the mark. And even though it goes beyond my professional scope, the second half was just as good. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Bill Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 07/25/2024 Thanks for the update and for all the work you did and led to get us to this point. I hope you\'ll have time to send me periodic updates, especially your impressions of the Medvedev-Putin relationship. I am considering a trip to the Caucusus and Central Asia in the Fall, perhaps attached to the Russia bilat, if we decide that makes sense. Madam Secretary, 1.4(D) B1 As you know, Travel safely. All the best, Hillary Madam Secretary, Just a quick note before leaving for Moscow, Rome and Central Asia. Moscow preparations are in reasonable shape. Afghan lethal transit agreement is done, and will be signed on Monday. There\'s also a broader statement on cooperation on counter-narcotics and reconstruction in Afghanistan. (Bakiyev has now sianed the Manas aareement. which is a further boost on Afahanistan The Presidents will announce the bilateral commission, and your trip to Russia in the fall to launch the process with Lavrov. All in all, a good, measured, B6 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1','Note from Bill BurnsYou did a really fine job on Meet the Press today. The Russia, Iran, Afghanistan and Asia points were all right on the mark. And even though it goes beyond my professional scope, the second half was just as good. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Bill Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 07/25/2024 Thanks for the update and for all the work you did and led to get us to this point. I hope you\'ll have time to send me periodic updates, especially your impressions of the Medvedev-Putin relationship. I am considering a trip to the Caucusus and Central Asia in the Fall, perhaps attached to the Russia bilat, if we decide that makes sense. Madam Secretary, 1.4(D) B1 As you know, Travel safely. All the best, Hillary Madam Secretary, Just a quick note before leaving for Moscow, Rome and Central Asia. Moscow preparations are in reasonable shape. Afghan lethal transit agreement is done, and will be signed on Monday. There\'s also a broader statement on cooperation on counter-narcotics and reconstruction in Afghanistan. (Bakiyev has now sianed the Manas aareement. which is a further boost on Afahanistan The Presidents will announce the bilateral commission, and your trip to Russia in the fall to launch the process with Lavrov. All in all, a good, measured, B6 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'2595 - C05764092.txt','Low turnout seen in Afghan election 26 killedLow turnout seen in Afghan election 26 killed KABUL (AP) Millions of Afghans defied threats Thursday to cast ballots in the country\'s second national elections since Taliban rule, but turnout appeared weaker this time because of continuing violence, fear and disenchantment. In much of the Taliban\'s southern strongholds, many people did not dare to vote, bolstering the hopes of President Hamid Karzai\'s chief rival. At least 26 people were killed in election-related violence, fewer than had been feared. Officials began counting millions of ballots as soon as the polls closed at 5 p.m. after a one-hour extension. First preliminary results weren\'t expected for several days, and some major candidates were already alleging fraud. A top election official, Zekria Barakzai, told The Associated Press that he estimated 40 to 50 percent of the country\'s 15 million registered voters cast ballots far lower than the 70 percent who voted in the presidential election in 2004. Andrea &keg Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','Low turnout seen in Afghan election; 26 killedLow turnout seen in Afghan election; 26 killed KABUL (AP) Millions of Afghans defied threats Thursday to cast ballots in the country\'s second national elections since Taliban rule, but turnout appeared weaker this time because of continuing violence, fear and disenchantment. In much of the Taliban\'s southern strongholds, many people did not dare to vote, bolstering the hopes of President Hamid Karzai\'s chief rival. At least 26 people were killed in election-related violence, fewer than had been feared. Officials began counting millions of ballots as soon as the polls closed at 5 p.m. after a one-hour extension. First preliminary results weren\'t expected for several days, and some major candidates were already alleging fraud. A top election official, Zekria Barakzai, told The Associated Press that he estimated 40 to 50 percent of the country\'s 15 million registered voters cast ballots far lower than the 70 percent who voted in the presidential election in 2004. Andrea &keg Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'2626 - C05764139.txt','Peter Galbraith called, wants to talk to you...Hillary: Peter Galbraith just called me and I had a long talk with him. As you know, as chief of US mission to UN in Afghanistan he has protested the election fraud and come into conflict with the head of UN there, who wanted to cover it up. Peter has just come out of Afghanistan after four solid months there. He is pessimistic, says the analogy to Vietnam is not wrong-headed, that comparisons of increasing troop levels there as though the surge in Iraq could be replicated are misguided, but thinks there is an approach that should be attempted that involves the vote recount and trying to replace Karzai. He wishes to speak with you directly. He says that he has difficulty communicating with Holbrooke, not because he can\'t reach him, but because he finds Dick disjointed these days. Peter is on a plane right now to Norway, then London, then to NY on Wed, then could go to DC. He says you can reach him through the US mission to the UN office. FYI, from Wash Post today: The issue of how seriously to take the fraud charges, and whether to force a runoff, has also caused a rare public rift within the international community here. The senior American official at the U.N. mission, Peter W. Galbraith, left the country abruptly Sunday in a dispute with the mission director, Norwegian Kai Eide. Galbraith had pushed for an exhaustive probe. Sources who are familiar with the dispute but are not authorized to. speak on the record said Eide argued that the international community should not press too hard because it could undermine national stability. Galbraith had been convinced that Karzai could not win without fraud and had tried to reduce the number of polling stations in some areas in the south, the incumbent\'s ethnic stronghold, said one diplomatic source. Eide and others, the source said, were convinced that Karzai would win in any case and that any irregularities could be smoothed over, as they were in the 2004 presidential election that Karzai won by a safe margin. And, I\'ve included below Jane Smiley\'s rave review of Max\'s book. Sid http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-smiley/republican-gomorrah_b290293.html Your request is being processed... Jane Smiley Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist and Essayist Posted: September 17, 2009 02:56 PM','Peter Galbraith called, wants to talk to you...Hillary: Peter Galbraith just called me and I had a long talk with him. As you know, as chief of US mission to UN in Afghanistan he has protested the election fraud and come into conflict with the head of UN there, who wanted to cover it up. Peter has just come out of Afghanistan after four solid months there. He is pessimistic, says the analogy to Vietnam is not wrong-headed, that comparisons of increasing troop levels there as though the surge in Iraq could be replicated are misguided, but thinks there is an approach that should be attempted that involves the vote recount and trying to replace Karzai. He wishes to speak with you directly. He says that he has difficulty communicating with Holbrooke, not because he can\'t reach him, but because he finds Dick disjointed these days. Peter is on a plane right now to Norway, then London, then to NY on Wed, then could go to DC. He says you can reach him through the US mission to the UN office. FYI, from Wash Post today: \"The issue of how seriously to take the fraud charges, and whether to force a runoff, has also caused a rare public rift within the international community here. The senior American official at the U.N. mission, Peter W. Galbraith, left the country abruptly Sunday in a dispute with the mission director, Norwegian Kai Eide. \"Galbraith had pushed for an exhaustive probe. Sources who are familiar with the dispute but are not authorized to. speak on the record said Eide argued that the international community should not press too hard because it could undermine national stability. Galbraith had been convinced that Karzai could not win without fraud and had tried to reduce the number of polling stations in some areas in the south, the incumbent\'s ethnic stronghold, said one diplomatic source. Eide and others, the source said, were convinced that Karzai would win in any case and that any irregularities could be smoothed over, as they were in the 2004 presidential election that Karzai won by a safe margin.\" And, I\'ve included below Jane Smiley\'s rave review of Max\'s book. Sid http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-smiley/republican-gomorrah_b290293.html Your request is being processed... Jane Smiley Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist and Essayist Posted: September 17, 2009 02:56 PM'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'2715 - C05764318.txt','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away. Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told \"none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away.\" Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'2716 - C05764319.txt','(Reuters) Germany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talksGermany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talks BERLIN (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who is bidding to oust Angela Merkel as chancellor of Germany in September\'s election, said he wanted a timetable for a military pull-out from Afghanistan. Steinmeier said once it became clear who would lead Afghanistan after the election there, talks should begin over how long foreign troops should stay. We need to agree with the new Afghan president...how long international troops should remain in Afghanistan, he said at the sidelines of an election event in Dortmund on Saturday. 1\'2G','(Reuters) Germany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talksGermany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talks BERLIN (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who is bidding to oust Angela Merkel as chancellor of Germany in September\'s election, said he wanted a timetable for a military pull-out from Afghanistan. Steinmeier said once it became clear who would lead Afghanistan after the election there, talks should begin over how long foreign troops should stay. \"We need to agree with the new Afghan president...how long international troops should remain in Afghanistan,\" he said at the sidelines of an election event in Dortmund on Saturday. 1\'2G'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'2806 - C05764515.txt','LiebermanJoe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.','LiebermanJoe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'2849 - C05764570.txt','LiebermanWill do. Mccain also called wjc office today asking to come to cgi. He wants to come see me w McCain, Graham and Collins about Af\'stan. Pls put on list to discuss. Joe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.','LiebermanWill do. Mccain also called wjc office today asking to come to cgi. He wants to come see me w McCain, Graham and Collins about Af\'stan. Pls put on list to discuss. Joe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'2856 - C05764599.txt','For SGreat speech. As always, your riffs were as good or better than the text. I took them down, and we\'ll build on the human security-national security-international security into the development speech. You also just made history by defining corruption as a national security issue. My team will have an outline of a full anti-corruption strategy in afghanistan, building on Sarah Chayes\' and others\' ideas, to u by early next week. AM','For SGreat speech. As always, your riffs were as good or better than the text. I took them down, and we\'ll build on the human security-national security-international security into the development speech. You also just made history by defining corruption as a national security issue. My team will have an outline of a full anti-corruption strategy in afghanistan, building on Sarah Chayes\' and others\' ideas, to u by early next week. AM'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'2858 - C05764601.txt','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogGriginal Message If u go to the actual website it has a great pic. Who says ca.i good poky changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm Sometimes impowtarit salts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphere. (hey just creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. UiaaLe riilary Ciinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Geri- tai Asseintily meeting next focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a question, she gave an answer that one top State Department official characterized as historic because it for the thara..:terike6 corruption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue. conunenz resona te.s on several levels. On the one, perhaps dosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the iVicCheystal&epory whic,r iderVd,Sies abus--: , of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go 1YOITi as e.,lorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Itrf . there e,e, bleiaeler C.orrupticn the Ille\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security th knits :itates taws. ,N.lether the concern is illegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons of mass thifTurt:icir, terrorism rrr insurgendes, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, times oun\'t Identify and bathe corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as a \'c1 society Eui-31.-,E..ri:Et,itig neve( once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address vithise, to simply .zgRi4st it is ericie..nic the world over and simply a way business gets done among esvN:,EI:,,,in the wood. is s.imply reckless. ? 1) e: is . eiement of top national security threats ... requires far more than mere po e:e or the wordiy bat linriteo capaoilities of NC5Os like Transparency International. It is a job that on the r 7esc.vices to identify and track targets and on the other demands the p.:11:1:y,Tok.Ns roans of those who are the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top s,.indlcates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last . 1 .-7 art} riat.liers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of ,l?tYw it ? rSI(?ri Uompany, Climon\'s remarks are important. But if she and the aomimsdation pian to systernatkaily go aster the cc fruptori that is linked to many if not most of our greatest','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogGriginal Message If u go to the actual website it has a great pic. Who says ca.i good poky changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm Sometimes impowtarit salts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphere. (hey just creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. UiaaLe riilary Ciinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Geri- tai Asseintily meeting next focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a question, she gave an answer that one top State Department official characterized as \"historic\" because it \"for the thara..:terike6 corruption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue.\" conunenz resona te.s on several levels. On the one, perhaps dosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the iVicCheystal&epory whic,r iderVd,Sies abus--: , of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go 1YOITi as e.,lorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Itrf . there e,e, bleiaeler C.orrupticn the Ille\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security th; knits :itates taws. ,N.lether the concern is illegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons of mass thifTurt:icir, terrorism rrr insurgendes, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, times oun\'t Identify and bathe corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as a \'c1 society\" Eui-31.-,E..ri:Et,itig neve( once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address vithise, to simply ;;;.zgRi4st it is ericie..nic the world over and simply a way business gets done among esv;N:,EI:,,,in the wood. is s.imply reckless. ? 1) e: is ;.; eiement of top national security threats ... requires far more than mere po e:e or the wordiy bat linriteo capaoilities of NC5Os like Transparency International. It is a job that on the r 7esc.vices to identify and track targets and on the other demands the p.:11:1:y,Tok.Ns roans of those who are the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top s,.indlcates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last . 1 .-7 art} riat.liers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of ,l?tYw it ? rSI;(?ri Uompany, Climon\'s remarks are important. But if she and the aomimsdation pian to systernatk;aily go aster the cc fruptori that is linked to many if not most of our greatest'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'2859 - C05764604.txt','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogFYI ----Griginal Message-- Slaughter, Anne-Marie If u go to the actual website it has a great pie. Who says eAi good c.,, ,Acv changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm important shifts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphet.e. rhey j,.st creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. Tuk,cay, arzo:.Julz. \'State Hilary Clinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Gen., ral Asseinhly meeting next \'vcr.. S.ie focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a :- .1m,stio-i, she gave an anSwer that one top State Department official characterized as historic because it Oir tilt tr:it coll.uption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue. coniak?.,.rt i-esonates on several leVeli. On the one, perhaps ciosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the e, ep31 -t: icientffie,z, abuse of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go \'1.com aeirig centcai oi. allied e -ncorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Corrupzort ,s the file\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security thear:r the COACeril is iilegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons ofmass d,,st-ilrVon, terrorism or insurgencits, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, drug:,or num& -sat\'nciz:np? H.-1011 cion\'t it:lei-lay and battle corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as n \'de thus guar.nteeing ft never once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address it -- ran woise? to simply LEggFsv it is endemic the world over and simply a way business gets done among eift.s-sksz:iPci:.41,in F:nleq\'ing oir.:(1d. IS simply reckless. :,e . ? is V, eie.ment of top national security threats ... requires far more than ei\'n. ,?ts capabilities of NZ:10s like Transparency International. It is a job that on the iteligence \',..\'esources to identify and track targets and on the other demands the i?wC.IvtIre?q i t.e, :asiSe many of those who an:, the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top terry-1st or crimli.:3i syndicates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last elnablers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of r ? \' ?  ? Ind COMOrcy, remarks are important. But if she and the auinnscra,:ion .,,an sy.sternati,aini go after the Co( Nption that is linked to many if not most of our greatest','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogFYI ----Griginal Message-- Slaughter, Anne-Marie If u go to the actual website it has a great pie. Who says eAi good c.,, ,Acv changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm important shifts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphet.e. rhey j,.st creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. Tuk,;cay, arzo:.Julz. \'State Hilary Clinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Gen., ral Asseinhly meeting next \'vcr;.. S;.ie focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a :- .1m,stio;-i, she gave an anSwer that one top State Department official characterized as \"historic\" because it \"Oir tilt t;r:it coll.uption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue.\" coniak?.,.rt i-esonates on several leVeli. On the one, perhaps ciosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the e, ;ep31 -t: icientffie,z, abuse of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go \'1.com aeirig centcai oi. allied e -ncorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Corrupzort ,s the file\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security thear:r the COACeril is iilegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons ofmass d,,st-ilrVon, terrorism or insurgencits, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, drug:,or num& -sat\'nciz:np? H.-1011 cion\'t it:lei-lay and battle corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as n \'de; thus guar.;nteeing ft never once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address it -- ran woise? to simply ;;LEggFsv it is endemic the world over and simply a way business gets done among eift.s-s;ksz:iPci:.41,;in F:nleq\'ing oir.:(1d. IS simply reckless. :\",e; . ? is V, eie.ment of top national security threats ... requires far more than ei\'n. ,;?ts capabilities of NZ:10s like Transparency International. It is a job that on the i;;;teligence \',..\'esources to identify and track targets and on the other demands the i?wC.Ivt;Ire?q i; t.e, :asiSe many of those who an:, the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top terry-1st or crimli.:3i syndicates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last elnablers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of r ? \' ? ; ? Ind COMOrcy, remarks are important. But if she and the auin;nscra,:ion ;.,,an sy.sternati,;aini go after the Co( Nption that is linked to many if not most of our greatest'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'2896 - C05764655.txt','(Reuters) Partial results show Karzai winning Afghan pollKABUL (Reuters) - Partial results issued September 8 for last month\'s Afghan presidential election gave incumbent Hamid Karzai 54.1 percent of the vote, the first time he has been shown with enough votes to win in a single round. The results, announced by the Independent Election Commission with 91.6 percent of polling stations tallied, gave Karzai\'s main rival Abdullah Abdullah 28.3 percent of the vote. 174','(Reuters) Partial results show Karzai winning Afghan pollKABUL (Reuters) - Partial results issued September 8 for last month\'s Afghan presidential election gave incumbent Hamid Karzai 54.1 percent of the vote, the first time he has been shown with enough votes to win in a single round. The results, announced by the Independent Election Commission with 91.6 percent of polling stations tallied, gave Karzai\'s main rival Abdullah Abdullah 28.3 percent of the vote. 174'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'2924 - C05764699.txt','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks; they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options; he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today; if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras; it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.'),(7.209076611341171,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,2,'2960 - C05764772.txt','(AP) Afghanistan: UN-backed fraud panel member resignsKABUL - (AP) A member of a U.N.-backed panel set up to investigate election fraud complaints resigned today, blaming what he called the interference of foreigners. One of two Afghans on the Electoral Complaints Commission (Maulavi Mustafa Barakzia) alleges that the three foreigners on the panel, one American, one Canadian and one Dutch, were making all decisions on their own without consultation. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Afghanistan: UN-backed fraud panel member resignsKABUL - (AP) A member of a U.N.-backed panel set up to investigate election fraud complaints resigned today, blaming what he called \"the interference of foreigners.\" One of two Afghans on the Electoral Complaints Commission (Maulavi Mustafa Barakzia) alleges that the three foreigners on the panel, one American, one Canadian and one Dutch, were \"making all decisions on their own\" without consultation. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'2992 - C05764840.txt','S Afghanistan mtg ParisAs some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.','S Afghanistan mtg ParisAs some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'3054 - C05764934.txt','Holbrooke Summary - attached and below Holbrooke docAttachments: Holbrooke points.docx Holbrooke\'s Contributions on Af/Pak Holbrooke has assembled an unprecedented interagency team to carry out the work on Af/Pak ? a whole-of-government team in DC and a reorganized and reenergized U.S. mission in Kabul. Holbrooke\'s team is actually getting things done, including the implementation of more than 20 detailed action plans. Some examples of the work thus far: ? The civilian surge in Afghanistan is on pace to meet targets by end of year. ? Our approach to assistance in Afghanistan has changed dramatically, both through the consolidation of efforts under Tony Wayne and the review (and sometimes rejection) of assistance contracts. ? ? Holbrooke has opened and is actively pursuing R/R channels. ? The swift and comprehensive U.S. response helped alleviate and reduce the impact of the Swat refugee crisis. ? ? The trilateral meetings have helped create conditions for progress on key cross-border issues. )11 Sullivan, Jacob J As we discussed, here is an updated and reconceptualized Holbrooke doc. B6','Holbrooke Summary - attached and below Holbrooke docAttachments: Holbrooke points.docx Holbrooke\'s Contributions on Af/Pak Holbrooke has assembled an unprecedented interagency team to carry out the work on Af/Pak ? a whole-of-government team in DC and a reorganized and reenergized U.S. mission in Kabul. Holbrooke\'s team is actually getting things done, including the implementation of more than 20 detailed action plans. Some examples of the work thus far: ? The civilian surge in Afghanistan is on pace to meet targets by end of year. ? Our approach to assistance in Afghanistan has changed dramatically, both through the consolidation of efforts under Tony Wayne and the review (and sometimes rejection) of assistance contracts. ? ? Holbrooke has opened and is actively pursuing R/R channels. ? The swift and comprehensive U.S. response helped alleviate and reduce the impact of the Swat refugee crisis. ? ? The trilateral meetings have helped create conditions for progress on key cross-border issues. )11 Sullivan, Jacob J As we discussed, here is an updated and reconceptualized Holbrooke doc. B6'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'3088 - C05764997.txt','S Afghanistan mtg ParisFrench have clarified that they\'d like to invite about 10 key EU FMs, Swedish presidency. the biggest players in Afghanistan plus the (Sarko now saying he won\'t send any new troops while Brown has announced he will, Can we invite all and not limit the participation? cdm As some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.','S Afghanistan mtg ParisFrench have clarified that they\'d like to invite about 10 key EU FMs, Swedish presidency. the biggest players in Afghanistan plus the (Sarko now saying he won\'t send any new troops while Brown has announced he will, Can we invite all and not limit the participation? cdm As some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'3186 - C05765277.txt','AfghanistanI\'m writing in the hope that when you\'re in Afghanistan you will be able to demonstrate in some public way your support for the Afghan women. There is much disillusionment over the aftermath of the elections and the ongoing violence. It would be a wonderful signal to the women that we do value the role that they are and must continue to play to move Afghanistan forward. Secondly, it would also be helpful because there is growing concern at home that the women are going to be abandoned. I have to meet with Sen. Casey tom\'w, for example. He believes that the women are critical to stability and peace in Afghanistan and wants to discuss our commitment. Lastly, as Pres, Karzai is beginning to plan his cabinet, perhaps you could mention to him the need to bring in some of the talented and experienced women into his government. At our Shura meeting yesterday, we discussed upcoming ministerial positions. We, of course, have no guarantee that Karzai will listen, but his government would be a lot better if he tapped women and so many are highly qualified. Thanks.','AfghanistanI\'m writing in the hope that when you\'re in Afghanistan you will be able to demonstrate in some public way your support for the Afghan women. There is much disillusionment over the aftermath of the elections and the ongoing violence. It would be a wonderful signal to the women that we do value the role that they are and must continue to play to move Afghanistan forward. Secondly, it would also be helpful because there is growing concern at home that the women are going to be abandoned. I have to meet with Sen. Casey tom\'w, for example. He believes that the women are critical to stability and peace in Afghanistan and wants to discuss our commitment. Lastly, as Pres, Karzai is beginning to plan his cabinet, perhaps you could mention to him the need to bring in some of the talented and experienced women into his government. At our Shura meeting yesterday, we discussed upcoming ministerial positions. We, of course, have no guarantee that Karzai will listen, but his government would be a lot better if he tapped women and so many are highly qualified. Thanks.'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'3216 - C05765644.txt','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe WilsonFYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 201h ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to undertake projects in Africa. With our record of success elsewhere, we are certain that our approach to project development and execution will mesh nicely with African needs and U.S. policy priorities. Valerie, Trevor and Samantha join me in extending our best wishes to you, Bill, and Chelsea as we enter the holiday season. Joe Ambassador Joseph Wilson Director, Symbion Power Email: joseph.wilsonsymbion-power.com Tel. No. +1 505 629-9142 website: www.symbion-power.com  This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify immediately.','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe WilsonFYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 201h ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to undertake projects in Africa. With our record of success elsewhere, we are certain that our approach to project development and execution will mesh nicely with African needs and U.S. policy priorities. Valerie, Trevor and Samantha join me in extending our best wishes to you, Bill, and Chelsea as we enter the holiday season. Joe Ambassador Joseph Wilson Director, Symbion Power Email: joseph.wilsonsymbion-power.com Tel. No. +1 505 629-9142 website: www.symbion-power.com ; This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify immediately.'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'3219 - C05765650.txt','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred smart power foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as ridiculous, a nightmare, and frustrating beyond words. $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred \"smart power\" foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as \"ridiculous,\" \"a nightmare,\" and \"frustrating beyond words.\" $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'3249 - C05765705.txt','U.S. national held over Afghan boy\'s shootingColleagues ? I have attached a Reuters report below about a U.S. national who has been arrested in Northern Afghanistan over a shooting incident. Ops spoke with Kabul ACS Chief Katie Nutt who said that this incident occurred on November 8. Kabul has kept CA/OCS in the loop about the case. The man, who works for a NGO, has not yet been charged and is being held at a NDS (National Directorate of Security) site in a private cell. He is being treated well and has hired an attorney from the Consular Section\'s list. The Consular Section has kept in touch with him, and the Swedish-led PRT in Mazar-i-Sharif has also been in contact. -PhiII Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer U.S. aid worker held over Afghan boy\'s shooting KABUL, Nov 11 (Reuters) - An American aid worker in northern Afghanistan is being held by Afghan authorities over the fatal shooting of an Afghan teenager at his home, a provincial police chief said on Wednesday. Mohammad Bilal Niram, chief of police in the northern Sar-i-pul province, said the aid worker had killed his landlord\'s 16-year-old son with three gunshots, possibly suspecting a burglary when the boy tried to enter his home. He is in Afghan government custody for investigation. He has not been charged, Niram said. The man worked for GP he said, referring to Global Partners, a UK-based aid group which says it has run programmes in Afghanistan since 1993. Staff at the organisation\'s London headquarters declined to comment on the incident. John Groch, a spokesman for the U.S. embassy, confirmed that an American had been arrested in Sar-i-pul but said he could give no further details pending the Afghan police investigation. (Reporting by Hamid Shalizi and Peter Graff, writing by Peter Graff, editing by Mark Trevelyan)','U.S. national held over Afghan boy\'s shootingColleagues ? I have attached a Reuters report below about a U.S. national who has been arrested in Northern Afghanistan over a shooting incident. Ops spoke with Kabul ACS Chief Katie Nutt who said that this incident occurred on November 8. Kabul has kept CA/OCS in the loop about the case. The man, who works for a NGO, has not yet been charged and is being held at a NDS (National Directorate of Security) site in a private cell. He is being treated well and has hired an attorney from the Consular Section\'s list. The Consular Section has kept in touch with him, and the Swedish-led PRT in Mazar-i-Sharif has also been in contact. -PhiII Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer U.S. aid worker held over Afghan boy\'s shooting KABUL, Nov 11 (Reuters) - An American aid worker in northern Afghanistan is being held by Afghan authorities over the fatal shooting of an Afghan teenager at his home, a provincial police chief said on Wednesday. Mohammad Bilal Niram, chief of police in the northern Sar-i-pul province, said the aid worker had killed his landlord\'s 16-year-old son with three gunshots, possibly suspecting a burglary when the boy tried to enter his home. \"He is in Afghan government custody for investigation. He has not been charged,\" Niram said. The man worked for GP he said, referring to Global Partners, a UK-based aid group which says it has run programmes in Afghanistan since 1993. Staff at the organisation\'s London headquarters declined to comment on the incident. John Groch, a spokesman for the U.S. embassy, confirmed that an American had been arrested in Sar-i-pul but said he could give no further details pending the Afghan police investigation. (Reporting by Hamid Shalizi and Peter Graff, writing by Peter Graff, editing by Mark Trevelyan)'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'3273 - C05765761.txt','FYI: Les Gelb: Amateur Hour at the White Househttp://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to throw its weight around. What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make demands on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect deliverables on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.','FYI: Les Gelb: \"Amateur Hour at the White House\"http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to \"throw its weight around.\" What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make \"demands\" on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect \"deliverables\" on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'3302 - C05765810.txt','Washington Post Article on PakistanHuma ? The Secretary asked to see a copy of this article from yesterday\'s Washington Post. Would you pass it to her? Thanks. U.S. offers new role for Pakistan A BROADER PARTNERSHIP Importance of country to Afghan effort recognized By Karen DeYoung Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, November 30, 2009 President Obama has offered Pakistan an expanded strategic partnership, including additional military and economic cooperation, while warning with unusual bluntness that its use of insurgent groups to pursue policy goals cannot continue. The offer, including an effort to help reduce tensions between Pakistan and India, was contained in a two-page letter delivered to President Asif Ali Zardari this month by Obama national security adviser James L. Jones. It was accompanied by assurances from Jones that the United States will increase its military and civilian efforts in Afghanistan and that it plans no early withdrawal. Obama\'s speech Tuesday night at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., will address primarily the Afghanistan aspects of the strategy. But despite the public and political attention focused on the number of new troops, Pakistan has been the hot core of the months-long strategy review. The long-term consequences of failure there, the review concluded, far outweigh those in Afghanistan. We can\'t succeed without Pakistan, a senior administration official involved in the White House review said. You have to differentiate between public statements and reality. There is nobody who is under any illusions about this. This official and others, all of whom spoke about the closely held details of the new strategy on the condition of anonymity, emphasized that without changing the nature of U.S.-Pakistan relations in a new direction, you\'re not going to win in Afghanistan, as one put it. And if you don\'t win in Afghanistan, then Pakistan will automatically be imperiled, and that will make Afghanistan look like child\'s play.','Washington Post Article on PakistanHuma ? The Secretary asked to see a copy of this article from yesterday\'s Washington Post. Would you pass it to her? Thanks. U.S. offers new role for Pakistan A BROADER PARTNERSHIP Importance of country to Afghan effort recognized By Karen DeYoung Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, November 30, 2009 President Obama has offered Pakistan an expanded strategic partnership, including additional military and economic cooperation, while warning with unusual bluntness that its use of insurgent groups to pursue policy goals \"cannot continue.\" The offer, including an effort to help reduce tensions between Pakistan and India, was contained in a two-page letter delivered to President Asif Ali Zardari this month by Obama national security adviser James L. Jones. It was accompanied by assurances from Jones that the United States will increase its military and civilian efforts in Afghanistan and that it plans no early withdrawal. Obama\'s speech Tuesday night at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., will address primarily the Afghanistan aspects of the strategy. But despite the public and political attention focused on the number of new troops, Pakistan has been the hot core of the months-long strategy review. The long-term consequences of failure there, the review concluded, far outweigh those in Afghanistan. \"We can\'t succeed without Pakistan,\" a senior administration official involved in the White House review said. \"You have to differentiate between public statements and reality. There is nobody who is under any illusions about this.\" This official and others, all of whom spoke about the closely held details of the new strategy on the condition of anonymity, emphasized that without \"changing the nature of U.S.-Pakistan relations in a new direction, you\'re not going to win in Afghanistan,\" as one put it. \"And if you don\'t win in Afghanistan, then Pakistan will automatically be imperiled, and that will make Afghanistan look like child\'s play.\"'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'3310 - C05765825.txt','Kudos!Dear Mike--- Congrats on your book you must be very excited to see it in print after so much work. And I hope you\'re working on the democracy/human rights speech I\'m giving the week I\'m looking forward to reading it. of the 7th. Are you? Also, David Miliband told me that the UK lost more soldiers in the Falklands than they pls verify that for me? Thx. All the best, and Happy Thanksgiving! Hillary have in Afghanistan. Would you','Kudos!Dear Mike--- Congrats on your book; you must be very excited to see it in print after so much work. And I hope you\'re working on the democracy/human rights speech I\'m giving the week I\'m looking forward to reading it. of the 7th. Are you? Also, David Miliband told me that the UK lost more soldiers in the Falklands than they pls verify that for me? Thx. All the best, and Happy Thanksgiving! Hillary have in Afghanistan. Would you'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'3355 - C05765887.txt','(Reuters) Russia will help U.S. reach Afghan peace-MedvedevRussia will help U.S. reach Afghan peace-Medvedev ROME (Reuters) - Russia is willing to do its part to help the United States and Europe achieve peace in Afghanistan, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday. We are obliged to help in Afghanistan ... we are ready to support the efforts of our partners ... there will be a contribution from us, Medvedev told a news conference in Rome.','(Reuters) Russia will help U.S. reach Afghan peace-MedvedevRussia will help U.S. reach Afghan peace-Medvedev ROME (Reuters) - Russia is willing to do its part to help the United States and Europe achieve peace in Afghanistan, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday. \"We are obliged to help in Afghanistan ... we are ready to support the efforts of our partners ... there will be a contribution from us,\" Medvedev told a news conference in Rome.'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'3358 - C05765892.txt','Afghanistan\'sullivanjj@state.gov\' <sullivanjj@state.gov> Huma Abedin Anne-Marie sent me a memo yesterday about her conversation w Sarah Chayes but when it was sent to Huma for printing It did not completely print but cut off after the first intro para. Can someone resend directly to me?','Afghanistan\'sullivanjj@state.gov\' <sullivanjj@state.gov>; Huma Abedin Anne-Marie sent me a memo yesterday about her conversation w Sarah Chayes but when it was sent to Huma for printing It did not completely print but cut off after the first intro para. Can someone resend directly to me?'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'3526 - C05766182.txt','Mini Schedule 9/25/09 Friday9:15 am MEETING w/liELGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER LETERME 9:45 am Room 34H 10:00 am 11:00 am HAITI KEY PLAYERS MEETING Jade Room 11:05 am DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Canadian Mission 11:15 am ARRIVE Canadian Mission 11:20 am 11:30 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm PULL-ASIDE w/SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY- GENERAL KM EIDE 14th Floor FRIENDS OF AFGHANISTAN MEETING 14th Floor 12:05 pm DEPART Canadian Mission *En route Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:20 pm 12:40 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 12:45 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Sheraton Hotel and Towers 12:55 pm ARRIVE Sheraton Hotel and Towers 1:00 pm CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE CLOSING PLENARY 3:00 pm Main Ballroom 3:05 pm DEPART Sheraton Hotel and Towers *En route Waldorf-Astoria 3:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 3:20 pm TAPING OF FACE THE NATION INTERVIEW w/HARRY SMITH 3:40 pm 34th Floor 3:45 pm MEETING w/CARIBBEAN FOREIGN MINISTERS 4:45 pm Jade Room 4:50 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:55 pm Outside of Room 35H 5:00 pm MEETING w/INDIAN EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER KRISHNA 5:25 pm Room 35H 5:30 pm MEETING w/AZERBAIJANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAMMADYAROV 6:00 pm Room 35H 6:05 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Ritz-Carlton Hotel','Mini Schedule 9/25/09 Friday9:15 am MEETING w/liELGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER LETERME 9:45 am Room 34H 10:00 am 11:00 am HAITI KEY PLAYERS MEETING Jade Room 11:05 am DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Canadian Mission 11:15 am ARRIVE Canadian Mission 11:20 am 11:30 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm PULL-ASIDE w/SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY- GENERAL KM EIDE 14th Floor FRIENDS OF AFGHANISTAN MEETING 14th Floor 12:05 pm DEPART Canadian Mission *En route Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:20 pm 12:40 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 12:45 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Sheraton Hotel and Towers 12:55 pm ARRIVE Sheraton Hotel and Towers 1:00 pm CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE CLOSING PLENARY 3:00 pm Main Ballroom 3:05 pm DEPART Sheraton Hotel and Towers *En route Waldorf-Astoria 3:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 3:20 pm TAPING OF \"FACE THE NATION\" INTERVIEW w/HARRY SMITH 3:40 pm 34th Floor 3:45 pm MEETING w/CARIBBEAN FOREIGN MINISTERS 4:45 pm Jade Room 4:50 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:55 pm Outside of Room 35H 5:00 pm MEETING w/INDIAN EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER KRISHNA 5:25 pm Room 35H 5:30 pm MEETING w/AZERBAIJANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAMMADYAROV 6:00 pm Room 35H 6:05 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Ritz-Carlton Hotel'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'3555 - C05766236.txt','DisregardI didn\'t - but hard to believe he did. I was pretty surprised myself when I read the piece. Just shows you that it\'s near impossible to take issue with the job you\'re doing it, which is why the political reporters have to resort to the manufactured drama of interactions with the WH. Face was good. Perfect in that it generated no issues to clean up, but other networks picked up clips re Iran. Gates\'s remark that he couldn\'t send any new troops before January to Afghanistan seems to be the only thing approaching news. I saw WJC on Meet (VERY good, and a lot about CGI\'s work re women and girls), but I missed Paterson!','DisregardI didn\'t - but hard to believe he did. I was pretty surprised myself when I read the piece. Just shows you that it\'s near impossible to take issue with the job you\'re doing it, which is why the political reporters have to resort to the manufactured drama of interactions with the WH. Face was good. Perfect in that it generated no issues to clean up, but other networks picked up clips re Iran. Gates\'s remark that he couldn\'t send any new troops before January to Afghanistan seems to be the only thing approaching news. I saw WJC on Meet (VERY good, and a lot about CGI\'s work re women and girls), but I missed Paterson!'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'3567 - C05766254.txt','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'3573 - C05766276.txt','Wash. Post. today re Palau & UighursJake, Want to make sure you saw the front page story below. It\'s really about the tragedy of brothers wrongfully detained at Guantanamo but it makes clear that Palau is doing the U.S. a great service and has been more courageous in this regard than most of the world (although Palau is in many ways more vulnerable to China): The Secretary complimenting Pres. Toribiong re this was a good move right after Alcy upset the Palauans (as you feared) in a meeting I will give you a confidential report on separately. Jeff 2 Brothers\' Grim Tale Of Loyalty And Limbo To Leave Guantanamo Means Abandoning Family By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, September 28, 2009 Bahtiyar Mahnut, a detainee at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, learned a few weeks ago that the Pacific island nation of Palau had invited him to settle there. It should have been cause for celebration, especially for a man who desperately wants to be free. But, to the surprise of his attorneys, Bahtiyar has turned down the offer. He wishes to remain a prisoner, they say, so he can look after his older brother, a fellow detainee. The brothers\' saga, as related by their attorneys and military records, could transpire only in the context of Guantanamo Bay and comes at a critical juncture for the Obama administration, which is struggling to meet a Jan. 22 deadline to shutter the 223-detainee prison. Their circumstances also highlight the diplomatic difficulties facing the U.S. government as it tries to find places to send prisoners not destined for terrorism trials in the United States. The brothers are Uighurs, residents of China who are considered separatists by Beijing but are not enemies of the United States. The brothers were picked up separately in Afghanistan and Pakistan soon after the United States launched attacks against al-Qaeda and the Taliban in retaliation for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Since at least 2003, the U.S. government has tried to find homes for the brothers and 20 other captured Uighurs. Five went to Albania in 2006 four were sent to Bermuda in June. At one point, U.S. officials were considering the possibility of resettling Uighurs in the D.C. region, but that plan was scuttled under political pressure. Most countries have been reluctant to accept Uighurs and risk angering China. In recent weeks, however, Palau has agreed to accept 12 of the 13 remaining Uighurs, according to the Justice Department. The only detainee not invited by Palau was Bahtiyar\'s older brother, Arkin Mahmud, 45, who has developed mental health problems that are apparently too serious to be treated in the sparsely populated country, said his attorney, Elizabeth Gilson. To make matters worse, according to Gilson and military records, Arkin is a prisoner only because he went searching for Bahtiyar after the younger brother left their homeland eight years ago.','Wash. Post. today re Palau & UighursJake, Want to make sure you saw the front page story below. It\'s really about the tragedy of brothers wrongfully detained at Guantanamo but it makes clear that Palau is doing the U.S. a great service and has been more courageous in this regard than most of the world (although Palau is in many ways more vulnerable to China): The Secretary complimenting Pres. Toribiong re this was a good move right after Alcy upset the Palauans (as you feared) in a meeting I will give you a confidential report on separately. Jeff 2 Brothers\' Grim Tale Of Loyalty And Limbo To Leave Guantanamo Means Abandoning Family By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, September 28, 2009 Bahtiyar Mahnut, a detainee at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, learned a few weeks ago that the Pacific island nation of Palau had invited him to settle there. It should have been cause for celebration, especially for a man who desperately wants to be free. But, to the surprise of his attorneys, Bahtiyar has turned down the offer. He wishes to remain a prisoner, they say, so he can look after his older brother, a fellow detainee. The brothers\' saga, as related by their attorneys and military records, could transpire only in the context of Guantanamo Bay and comes at a critical juncture for the Obama administration, which is struggling to meet a Jan. 22 deadline to shutter the 223-detainee prison. Their circumstances also highlight the diplomatic difficulties facing the U.S. government as it tries to find places to send prisoners not destined for terrorism trials in the United States. The brothers are Uighurs, residents of China who are considered separatists by Beijing but are not enemies of the United States. The brothers were picked up separately in Afghanistan and Pakistan soon after the United States launched attacks against al-Qaeda and the Taliban in retaliation for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Since at least 2003, the U.S. government has tried to find homes for the brothers and 20 other captured Uighurs. Five went to Albania in 2006; four were sent to Bermuda in June. At one point, U.S. officials were considering the possibility of resettling Uighurs in the D.C. region, but that plan was scuttled under political pressure. Most countries have been reluctant to accept Uighurs and risk angering China. In recent weeks, however, Palau has agreed to accept 12 of the 13 remaining Uighurs, according to the Justice Department. The only detainee not invited by Palau was Bahtiyar\'s older brother, Arkin Mahmud, 45, who has developed mental health problems that are apparently too serious to be treated in the sparsely populated country, said his attorney, Elizabeth Gilson. To make matters worse, according to Gilson and military records, Arkin is a prisoner only because he went searching for Bahtiyar after the younger brother left their homeland eight years ago.'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'3607 - C05766346.txt','Af and Pak spendingPakistan ?total enacted since FY 2002 ? FY 2009 is $8 billion (including all function 150 - foreign assistance, state and USAID ops) Afghanistan ? total enacted FY 2001 ? FY 2009 is $16.9 billion (same as above)','Af and Pak spendingPakistan ?total enacted since FY 2002 ? FY 2009 is $8 billion (including all function 150 - foreign assistance, state and USAID ops) Afghanistan ? total enacted FY 2001 ? FY 2009 is $16.9 billion (same as above)'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'3628 - C05766418.txt','NYT Piece on Eikenberry CablesThe leaking of classified material is a breach not only of trust, it is I WI also a breach of the law. In either event, we should seek a full investigation and send a deterrent message to the community that this type of security breach is unacceptable and seriously jeopardizes our national interest. Can you advise what have been steps taken in the past in these types of matters as I would like to ensure we take agressive action. Cdm FYI, there is a just released story on the front page of NYTimes.com that re-prints in full Amb. Eikenberry\'s November 2009 Cables (full story pasted below): http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/26/worldiasia/26strategy.html?hp and http://documents.nytimes.com/eikenberry-s-memos-on-the-strategy-in-afghanistan?hp#p=1 January 26,2010 U.S. Envoy\'s Cables Show Concerns on Afghan War Plans By ERIC SCHMITT WASHINGTON ? The United States ambassador in Kabul warned his superiors here in November that President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan is not an adequate strategic partner and continues to shun responsibility for any sovereign burden, according to a','NYT Piece on Eikenberry CablesThe leaking of classified material is a breach not only of trust, it is I WI also a breach of the law. In either event, we should seek a full investigation and send a deterrent message to the community that this type of security breach is unacceptable and seriously jeopardizes our national interest. Can you advise what have been steps taken in the past in these types of matters as I would like to ensure we take agressive action. Cdm FYI, there is a just released story on the front page of NYTimes.com that re-prints in full Amb. Eikenberry\'s November 2009 Cables (full story pasted below): http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/26/worldiasia/26strategy.html?hp and http://documents.nytimes.com/eikenberry-s-memos-on-the-strategy-in-afghanistan?hp#p=1 January 26,2010 U.S. Envoy\'s Cables Show Concerns on Afghan War Plans By ERIC SCHMITT WASHINGTON ? The United States ambassador in Kabul warned his superiors here in November that President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan \"is not an adequate strategic partner\" and \"continues to shun responsibility for any sovereign burden,\" according to a'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'3665 - C05766506.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'3669 - C05766517.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey'),(3.6045383056705855,3.6045383056705855,2500,'Afghanistan',68,1,'3755 - C05766675.txt','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: ...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: \"...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.\"'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Afghan_National_Army',3,1,'1001 - C05760209.txt','Thanks so much for the talkDear Hillary, Spoke to the person you recommended on Friday. Sounds like he is comfortable and even surprised that Pakistanis are doing more. And maybe he will find some more ways to help, like the helicopter leasing. When I mentioned that someone deep in the ISI must be happy that Al Qaeda\'s alive, so we don\'t abandon Pakistan again, he chuckled. I talked about the vetting for intelligence. I also talked defeat strategy, and the need for something more than just deploying more forces and hoping the training for the Afghans will work. I continue to be struck by the parallels to Vietnam, and especially Johnson\'s inability to resist escalation, and his advisor\'s continued incrementalism. But I\'m encouraged by the pace of the review. Seems that there\'s sufficient time to consider this from all angles. I can imagine there are those arguing that we just need to fill the gap while we enlarge the Afghan army. That we help the Pakistanis but not press them to the point of being unpleasant. And that too much focus on Osama and al-Zawahiri raises the risk of public failure if we don\'t get them. There is much logic to this, but it has a strong tint of incrementalism. Hopefully, we can be more decisive: lean harder on the Pakistanis, provide more troops to McChrystal than his moderate risk and raise the heat on al Qaeda - then do all we can to push economic development in Afghanistan, restrain Indian meddling, and prepare to do more against Al Qaeda in Pakistan, directly if necessary. Ultimately, it seems that our best exit strategy would be to take down the top leadership of Al Qaeda in Pakistan, and then gradually draw down in Afghanistan. Wish I could do more to help All the best, Wes','Thanks so much for the talkDear Hillary, Spoke to the person you recommended on Friday. Sounds like he is comfortable and even surprised that Pakistanis are doing more. And maybe he will find some more ways to help, like the helicopter leasing. When I mentioned that someone deep in the ISI must be happy that Al Qaeda\'s alive, so we don\'t abandon Pakistan again, he chuckled. I talked about the \"vetting\" for intelligence. I also talked \"defeat strategy,\" and the need for something more than just deploying more forces and hoping the training for the Afghans will work. I continue to be struck by the parallels to Vietnam, and especially Johnson\'s inability to resist escalation, and his advisor\'s continued \"incrementalism.\" But I\'m encouraged by the pace of the review. Seems that there\'s sufficient time to consider this from all angles. I can imagine there are those arguing that we just need to fill the gap while we enlarge the Afghan army. That we help the Pakistanis but not press them to the point of being unpleasant. And that too much focus on Osama and al-Zawahiri raises the risk of public failure if we don\'t get them. There is much logic to this, but it has a strong tint of incrementalism. Hopefully, we can be more decisive: lean harder on the Pakistanis, provide more troops to McChrystal than his \"moderate risk\" and raise the heat on al Qaeda - then do all we can to push economic development in Afghanistan, restrain Indian meddling, and prepare to do more against Al Qaeda in Pakistan, directly if necessary. Ultimately, it seems that our best exit strategy would be to take down the top leadership of Al Qaeda in Pakistan, and then gradually draw down in Afghanistan. Wish I could do more to help All the best, Wes'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Afghan_National_Army',3,1,'2482 - C05763821.txt','3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote KABUL (AP) Police stormed a bank in Kabul on Wednesday and killed three insurgents who had taken it over, while a wave of attacks killed at least six election workers around the country on the eve of the presidential election, officials said. The three-man assault in Kabul came a day after two militant attacks in the capital, including rockets fired at the presidential palace. It also follows a suicide car bomb explosion in front of NATO\'s Kabul headquarters Saturday that killed seven, a drumbeat of attacks that would appear to signal the intent of Taliban insurgents and their militant allies to disrupt Thursday\'s vote. In a sign of how difficult election preparations have been, Afghanistan\'s chief electoral officer said that 20 percent of election materials hadn\'t yet been delivered to voting sites less than 24 hours before polls open at 7 a.m. Thursday (0230 GMT Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday). Daoud Ali Najafi said Afghan army helicopters would be used to,deliver the materials to insecure and hard-to-reach regions. Andrea &Wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote KABUL (AP) Police stormed a bank in Kabul on Wednesday and killed three insurgents who had taken it over, while a wave of attacks killed at least six election workers around the country on the eve of the presidential election, officials said. The three-man assault in Kabul came a day after two militant attacks in the capital, including rockets fired at the presidential palace. It also follows a suicide car bomb explosion in front of NATO\'s Kabul headquarters Saturday that killed seven, a drumbeat of attacks that would appear to signal the intent of Taliban insurgents and their militant allies to disrupt Thursday\'s vote. In a sign of how difficult election preparations have been, Afghanistan\'s chief electoral officer said that 20 percent of election materials hadn\'t yet been delivered to voting sites less than 24 hours before polls open at 7 a.m. Thursday (0230 GMT Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday). Daoud Ali Najafi said Afghan army helicopters would be used to,deliver the materials to insecure and hard-to-reach regions. Andrea &Wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Afghan_National_Army',3,1,'2758 - C05764414.txt','Meet the PressFYI Mullen did better than Eikenberry -- Holbrooke\'s we know it when you see it test is not helping. Need to tell a more compelling story of what we hope to accomplish in terms of civilian effort a.k.a. nation building. The standard needs to be more modest than open ended and sustainable in a context where US military presence is not a long term requirement if afghan army and police can be built up. We have not thought about having any press on my trip, should we? Goal would be to show getting civilians in the right place at the right time and reliance on leveraging small number of us civilians to deploy large number of afghans. On the other hand not sure what we will find on the ground.','Meet the PressFYI Mullen did better than Eikenberry -- Holbrooke\'s we know it when you see it test is not helping. Need to tell a more compelling story of what we hope to accomplish in terms of civilian effort a.k.a. nation building. The standard needs to be more modest than open ended and sustainable in a context where US military presence is not a long term requirement if afghan army and police can be built up. We have not thought about having any press on my trip, should we? Goal would be to show getting civilians in the right place at the right time and reliance on leveraging small number of us civilians to deploy large number of afghans. On the other hand not sure what we will find on the ground.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Afghan_Telecom',1,1,'2627 - C05764140.txt','CORRECT UPDATED VERSION FOR S -- NOTE ON MOBILE INITIATIVESAll, Yesterday Secretary Clinton asked for our Mobile Initiatives update (this would have been a part of one of the presentations in the Af/Pak session but was canceled due to time). Sean Misko may have sent an old version up, but this is the one reviewed by Holbrooke that should go to S. It also includes a significant update on our mobile banking programs that was not in the original draft. Please pass this to the Secretary. Also attached are a memo on the cell phone expansion by ISAF ? which was started by Ashley Bommer\'s initiatives -- in the spring and an economist report on mobile technologies in emerging markets that features the key Afghan telecom partner whose mobile payment program is described in the memo. Best, Vikram','CORRECT UPDATED VERSION FOR S -- NOTE ON MOBILE INITIATIVESAll, Yesterday Secretary Clinton asked for our Mobile Initiatives update (this would have been a part of one of the presentations in the Af/Pak session but was canceled due to time). Sean Misko may have sent an old version up, but this is the one reviewed by Holbrooke that should go to S. It also includes a significant update on our mobile banking programs that was not in the original draft. Please pass this to the Secretary. Also attached are a memo on the cell phone expansion by ISAF ? which was started by Ashley Bommer\'s initiatives -- in the spring and an economist report on mobile technologies in emerging markets that features the key Afghan telecom partner whose mobile payment program is described in the memo. Best, Vikram'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'AFI_(band)',1,1,'151 - C05739736.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Afi Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhaii regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp. addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the TNC). Ile said this would bring the US even more goodwill than it has already earned here.','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Afi Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhaii regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp. addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the TNC). Ile said this would bring the US even more goodwill than it has already earned here.'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'AfPak',21,1,'1011 - C05760220.txt','S Afghanistan mtg ParisWhy would we draw lines at all? Invite everyone who is part of effort. Fyi As some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.','S Afghanistan mtg ParisWhy would we draw lines at all? Invite everyone who is part of effort. Fyi As some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'AfPak',21,1,'1063 - C05760296.txt','UpdateWe should do. Do you still want this night (assuming also af/pak is that day?) Nancy Parrish following up ? okay to relay the night of the 23rd yet? Hi Lona, are we close to coming up with a date? Sent from my iPhone','UpdateWe should do. Do you still want this night (assuming also af/pak is that day?) Nancy Parrish following up ? okay to relay the night of the 23rd yet? Hi Lona, are we close to coming up with a date? Sent from my iPhone'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'AfPak',21,1,'1479 - C05761237.txt','AfPak papersThere\'s a lot of good work in these papers and I thank everyone who helped. I have the following questions: Why is there overlap btw what we sent over to the NSC already and what we have compiled into the larger presentation? By my review, Tabs 1, 3, and 6 are in both packages. If we want to include these in both, we need an annotated index that lists all the papers not just the main tabs.','AfPak papersThere\'s a lot of good work in these papers and I thank everyone who helped. I have the following questions: Why is there overlap btw what we sent over to the NSC already and what we have compiled into the larger presentation? By my review, Tabs 1, 3, and 6 are in both packages. If we want to include these in both, we need an annotated index that lists all the papers not just the main tabs.'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'AfPak',21,1,'1481 - C05761239.txt','AfPak papersThanks so much. I don\'t know what the NSC has or will read so we need to think of this submission as representing our views for historical purposes. We are meeting this morning to do a final scrub of the package, and we\'ll address this. There\'s a lot of good work in these papers and I thank everyone who helped. I have the following questions: Why is there overlap btw what we sent over to the NSC already and what we have compiled into the larger presentation? By my review, Tabs 1, 3, and 6 are in both packages. If we want to include these in both, we need an annotated index that lists all the papers not just the main tabs.','AfPak papersThanks so much. I don\'t know what the NSC has or will read so we need to think of this submission as representing our views for historical purposes. We are meeting this morning to do a final scrub of the package, and we\'ll address this. There\'s a lot of good work in these papers and I thank everyone who helped. I have the following questions: Why is there overlap btw what we sent over to the NSC already and what we have compiled into the larger presentation? By my review, Tabs 1, 3, and 6 are in both packages. If we want to include these in both, we need an annotated index that lists all the papers not just the main tabs.'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'AfPak',21,1,'1494 - C05761256.txt','Followup issuesWill I receive a full notebook for approps hearings tonight? I\'d like a call this afternoon or evening to go over the draft Af-Pak regional strategy. Who should be on call? It is quite good but lacks milestones and budgets for each section. Re the required report for Kerry-Lugar, I want to be sure that the language in both our report and this one echo the same language. I never called Patricia Espinosa--should I? Also, have we rec\'d a memo from Shaun Woodard for Robinson and McGuinness calls? There will also be a PC on Af-Pak Tuesday and I want to be sure our report is ready.','Followup issuesWill I receive a full notebook for approps hearings tonight? I\'d like a call this afternoon or evening to go over the draft Af-Pak regional strategy. Who should be on call? It is quite good but lacks \"milestones\" and budgets for each section. Re the required report for Kerry-Lugar, I want to be sure that the language in both our report and this one echo the same language. I never called Patricia Espinosa--should I? Also, have we rec\'d a memo from Shaun Woodard for Robinson and McGuinness calls? There will also be a PC on Af-Pak Tuesday and I want to be sure our report is ready.'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'AfPak',21,1,'1591 - C05761428.txt','Followup issuesI think it.is important at least to put in ranges of proposed budget #s. Is that possible? Answers under each: Will I receive a full notebook for approps hearings tonight? Yes, and a draft of the testimony. I\'d like a call this afternoon or evening to go over the draft Af-Pak regional strategy. Who should be on call? It is quite good but lacks milestones and budgets for each section. Sounds good. Huma and I will work to set it up. The budget issue is complicated -- we\'ve had several discussions about it. It\'s hard to put down numbers with confidence. Call should be with Jack, Piper, Rich, Paul Jones, and Sean Misko. Re the required report for Kerry-Lugar, I want to be sure that the language in both our report and this one echo the same language. Paul, Sean, and Rich are going back over to make sure of that. Our chief method is to use framing language from the strategy to frame the KLB report as well. I never called Patricia Espinosa--should I? Will check with WHA. Also, have we rec\'d a memo from Shaun Woodard for Robinson and McGuinness calls? Huma should have this memo for you. There will also be a PC on Af-Pak Tuesday and I want to be sure our report is ready. Yes -- this is consistent with our timeline.','Followup issuesI think it.is important at least to put in ranges of proposed budget #s. Is that possible? Answers under each: Will I receive a full notebook for approps hearings tonight? Yes, and a draft of the testimony. I\'d like a call this afternoon or evening to go over the draft Af-Pak regional strategy. Who should be on call? It is quite good but lacks \"milestones\" and budgets for each section. Sounds good. Huma and I will work to set it up. The budget issue is complicated -- we\'ve had several discussions about it. It\'s hard to put down numbers with confidence. Call should be with Jack, Piper, Rich, Paul Jones, and Sean Misko. Re the required report for Kerry-Lugar, I want to be sure that the language in both our report and this one echo the same language. Paul, Sean, and Rich are going back over to make sure of that. Our chief method is to use framing language from the strategy to frame the KLB report as well. I never called Patricia Espinosa--should I? Will check with WHA. Also, have we rec\'d a memo from Shaun Woodard for Robinson and McGuinness calls? Huma should have this memo for you. There will also be a PC on Af-Pak Tuesday and I want to be sure our report is ready. Yes -- this is consistent with our timeline.'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'AfPak',21,1,'2099 - C05762760.txt','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2.doc Attached is the latest version of the speech, incorporating comments from Sandy and Strobe, as well as edits from Cheryl and Anne-Marie and Lissa. While it has improved, it has also grown in length. It is now just a bit shorter than your Senate confirmation testimony. There are places to cut, but I want you to see it in full so you can make your own assessments. John Podesta will send a few additional thoughts later today or tomorrow ? the rest of his comments are captured in this revised text. Dennis is going to sharpen and hone the sections on the Middle East and Iran, and I will ask Holbrooke to work on the Af-Pak piece. I am available any time to discuss. 142','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2.doc Attached is the latest version of the speech, incorporating comments from Sandy and Strobe, as well as edits from Cheryl and Anne-Marie and Lissa. While it has improved, it has also grown in length. It is now just a bit shorter than your Senate confirmation testimony. There are places to cut, but I want you to see it in full so you can make your own assessments. John Podesta will send a few additional thoughts later today or tomorrow ? the rest of his comments are captured in this revised text. Dennis is going to sharpen and hone the sections on the Middle East and Iran, and I will ask Holbrooke to work on the Af-Pak piece. I am available any time to discuss. 142'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'AfPak',21,1,'2184 - C05762877.txt','Calls, holds and votesSpoke w Snowe about Patriarch and McConnell about Af-Pak and nominees, especially Raj, Tom and Phil. He said h\'ed check on our nominees do we expect vote today? How was Mary Poppins?','Calls, holds and votesSpoke w Snowe about Patriarch and McConnell about Af-Pak and nominees, especially Raj, Tom and Phil. He said h\'ed check on our nominees; do we expect vote today? How was Mary Poppins?'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'AfPak',21,1,'2627 - C05764140.txt','CORRECT UPDATED VERSION FOR S -- NOTE ON MOBILE INITIATIVESAll, Yesterday Secretary Clinton asked for our Mobile Initiatives update (this would have been a part of one of the presentations in the Af/Pak session but was canceled due to time). Sean Misko may have sent an old version up, but this is the one reviewed by Holbrooke that should go to S. It also includes a significant update on our mobile banking programs that was not in the original draft. Please pass this to the Secretary. Also attached are a memo on the cell phone expansion by ISAF ? which was started by Ashley Bommer\'s initiatives -- in the spring and an economist report on mobile technologies in emerging markets that features the key Afghan telecom partner whose mobile payment program is described in the memo. Best, Vikram','CORRECT UPDATED VERSION FOR S -- NOTE ON MOBILE INITIATIVESAll, Yesterday Secretary Clinton asked for our Mobile Initiatives update (this would have been a part of one of the presentations in the Af/Pak session but was canceled due to time). Sean Misko may have sent an old version up, but this is the one reviewed by Holbrooke that should go to S. It also includes a significant update on our mobile banking programs that was not in the original draft. Please pass this to the Secretary. Also attached are a memo on the cell phone expansion by ISAF ? which was started by Ashley Bommer\'s initiatives -- in the spring and an economist report on mobile technologies in emerging markets that features the key Afghan telecom partner whose mobile payment program is described in the memo. Best, Vikram'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'AfPak',21,1,'2632 - C05764147.txt','Packer ArticleImportance: High Heads up. Richard invited George to go on one of his recent AfPak. I endorsed it as did the White House because George is t1E st rite iournalist. Obviously iichard strayed shall we say from discussion of our strategy. It ends up being a semi- procle Richard. :!nrt the WI I. doni. anything here that is problematic for the Secretary, but I don\'t know that ecry [Mai\' ,^,7:re is corect. P2 Oho. ti.%-7 .:D?4726','Packer ArticleImportance: High Heads up. Richard invited George to go on one of his recent AfPak. I endorsed it as did the White House because George is t1E st rite iournalist. Obviously \"iichard strayed shall we say from discussion of our strategy. It ends up being a semi- procle Richard. :!nrt the WI I. don\"i. anything here that is problematic for the Secretary, but I don\'t know that e;cry [Mai\' ,^,7:re is corect. P2 \"Oho. ti.%-7; .:D?4726;'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'AfPak',21,1,'2663 - C05764213.txt','Grameen in HaitiI\'m up and immersed in Af-Pak if you want to call. FYI Cheryl, I just spoke with Vidal Jorgensen. They expect to be on the ground in about 8 months. They have not yet raised enough money to get the project started?the total needed is $6M and they need $2M to get started. Vidal said they process has been delayed because their work in Colombia and China is consuming all their resources at the moment. Once on the ground, they will target the poorest of the poor and go to the toughest areas of Haiti. They anticipate an average loan size of $200 and they expect to reach about 10,000 borrowers in five years. They expect to be profitable in 4-5 years. Meghann','Grameen in HaitiI\'m up and immersed in Af-Pak if you want to call. FYI Cheryl, I just spoke with Vidal Jorgensen. They expect to be on the ground in about 8 months. They have not yet raised enough money to get the project started?the total needed is $6M and they need $2M to get started. Vidal said they process has been delayed because their work in Colombia and China is consuming all their resources at the moment. Once on the ground, they will target the poorest of the poor and go to the toughest areas of Haiti. They anticipate an average loan size of $200 and they expect to reach about 10,000 borrowers in five years. They expect to be profitable in 4-5 years. Meghann'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'AfPak',21,1,'2992 - C05764840.txt','S Afghanistan mtg ParisAs some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.','S Afghanistan mtg ParisAs some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'AfPak',21,1,'3054 - C05764934.txt','Holbrooke Summary - attached and below Holbrooke docAttachments: Holbrooke points.docx Holbrooke\'s Contributions on Af/Pak Holbrooke has assembled an unprecedented interagency team to carry out the work on Af/Pak ? a whole-of-government team in DC and a reorganized and reenergized U.S. mission in Kabul. Holbrooke\'s team is actually getting things done, including the implementation of more than 20 detailed action plans. Some examples of the work thus far: ? The civilian surge in Afghanistan is on pace to meet targets by end of year. ? Our approach to assistance in Afghanistan has changed dramatically, both through the consolidation of efforts under Tony Wayne and the review (and sometimes rejection) of assistance contracts. ? ? Holbrooke has opened and is actively pursuing R/R channels. ? The swift and comprehensive U.S. response helped alleviate and reduce the impact of the Swat refugee crisis. ? ? The trilateral meetings have helped create conditions for progress on key cross-border issues. )11 Sullivan, Jacob J As we discussed, here is an updated and reconceptualized Holbrooke doc. B6','Holbrooke Summary - attached and below Holbrooke docAttachments: Holbrooke points.docx Holbrooke\'s Contributions on Af/Pak Holbrooke has assembled an unprecedented interagency team to carry out the work on Af/Pak ? a whole-of-government team in DC and a reorganized and reenergized U.S. mission in Kabul. Holbrooke\'s team is actually getting things done, including the implementation of more than 20 detailed action plans. Some examples of the work thus far: ? The civilian surge in Afghanistan is on pace to meet targets by end of year. ? Our approach to assistance in Afghanistan has changed dramatically, both through the consolidation of efforts under Tony Wayne and the review (and sometimes rejection) of assistance contracts. ? ? Holbrooke has opened and is actively pursuing R/R channels. ? The swift and comprehensive U.S. response helped alleviate and reduce the impact of the Swat refugee crisis. ? ? The trilateral meetings have helped create conditions for progress on key cross-border issues. )11 Sullivan, Jacob J As we discussed, here is an updated and reconceptualized Holbrooke doc. B6'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'AfPak',21,1,'3087 - C05764996.txt','buss in Oslo Congrats...Just leaving Oslo. Jonas Store sure appreciates his good working rel with you, and seems super eager to help on Afpak. Rumor is that, with elecitons behind them, he may be moved to (get this!) the health ministry. He\'s mum on subject, but it makes political sense in Norway. Rumored rpt rumored successor is Jan Egeland-who would be a very good choice, though Jonas is in a class by himself. Off to Istanbul. Cheers. Thx. I just spoke w George from the plane before landing oin Dublin and I agree. Safe travels. ... on Armenia-Turkey. Tough stuff, I know. Great accomplishment. I\'m in Greece. George P will be big help. S','buss in Oslo Congrats...Just leaving Oslo. Jonas Store sure appreciates his good working rel with you, and seems super eager to help on Afpak. Rumor is that, with elecitons behind them, he may be moved to (get this!) the health ministry. He\'s mum on subject, but it makes political sense in Norway. Rumored rpt rumored successor is Jan Egeland-who would be a very good choice, though Jonas is in a class by himself. Off to Istanbul. Cheers. Thx. I just spoke w George from the plane before landing oin Dublin and I agree. Safe travels. ... on Armenia-Turkey. Tough stuff, I know. Great accomplishment. I\'m in Greece. George P will be big help. S'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'AfPak',21,1,'3088 - C05764997.txt','S Afghanistan mtg ParisFrench have clarified that they\'d like to invite about 10 key EU FMs, Swedish presidency. the biggest players in Afghanistan plus the (Sarko now saying he won\'t send any new troops while Brown has announced he will, Can we invite all and not limit the participation? cdm As some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.','S Afghanistan mtg ParisFrench have clarified that they\'d like to invite about 10 key EU FMs, Swedish presidency. the biggest players in Afghanistan plus the (Sarko now saying he won\'t send any new troops while Brown has announced he will, Can we invite all and not limit the participation? cdm As some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'AfPak',21,1,'3308 - C05765823.txt','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact; the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'AfPak',21,1,'3489 - C05766116.txt','Followup issuesI think it is important at least to put in ranges of proposed budget #s. Is that possible? Answers under each: Will I receive a full notebook for approps hearings tonight? Yes, and a draft of the testimony. I\'d like a call this afternoon or evening to go over the draft Af-Pak regional strategy. Who should be on call? It is quite good but lacks milestones and budgets for each section. Sounds good. Huma and I will work to set it up. The budget issue is complicated -- we\'ve had several discussions about it. It\'s hard to put down numbers with confidence. Call should be with Jack, Piper, Rich, Paul Jones, and Sean Misko. Re the required report for Kerry-Lugar, I want to be sure that the language in both our report and this one echo the same language. Paul, Sean, and Rich are going back over to make sure of that. Our chief method is to use framing language from the strategy to frame the KLB report as well. I never called Patricia Espinosa--should I? Will check with WHA.','Followup issuesI think it is important at least to put in ranges of proposed budget #s. Is that possible? Answers under each: Will I receive a full notebook for approps hearings tonight? Yes, and a draft of the testimony. I\'d like a call this afternoon or evening to go over the draft Af-Pak regional strategy. Who should be on call? It is quite good but lacks \"milestones\" and budgets for each section. Sounds good. Huma and I will work to set it up. The budget issue is complicated -- we\'ve had several discussions about it. It\'s hard to put down numbers with confidence. Call should be with Jack, Piper, Rich, Paul Jones, and Sean Misko. Re the required report for Kerry-Lugar, I want to be sure that the language in both our report and this one echo the same language. Paul, Sean, and Rich are going back over to make sure of that. Our chief method is to use framing language from the strategy to frame the KLB report as well. I never called Patricia Espinosa--should I? Will check with WHA.'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'AfPak',21,1,'3578 - C05766287.txt','Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm','Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'AfPak',21,1,'3580 - C05766291.txt','Friday Presentation on Urgent Threat - Bill Burns will not be at the Retreat Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl--we should postpone until we get Bill there. FYI below Cheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm','Friday Presentation on Urgent Threat - Bill Burns will not be at the Retreat Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl--we should postpone until we get Bill there. FYI below Cheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'AfPak',21,1,'3615 - C05766358.txt','Parisfyi Closed the loop with French. We will not do Afpak meeting on Nov. 8. Our agreed reason is that with elections now scheduled for Nov. 7, timing is not right. We can discuss Afpak with all the allies at the December 3 NATO ministerial. Separate issue is whether to stop in Paris Nov. 8 for quick bilat. I said we remained open to that but that might be better to just put it off until we can do a proper Paris visit. Kouchner is in Beirut for the weekend but will get back to us soonest.','Parisfyi Closed the loop with French. We will not do Afpak meeting on Nov. 8. Our agreed reason is that with elections now scheduled for Nov. 7, timing is not right. We can discuss Afpak with all the allies at the December 3 NATO ministerial. Separate issue is whether to stop in Paris Nov. 8 for quick bilat. I said we remained open to that but that might be better to just put it off until we can do a \"proper\" Paris visit. Kouchner is in Beirut for the weekend but will get back to us soonest.'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'AfPak',21,1,'3716 - C05766609.txt','Happy New Year!Happy New Year to you as well! It\'s been an honor to work for you. I\'m excited -- and bracing -- for the work ahead. As for business, I\'ve sent along the outline for the year-end POTUS report and the first weekly Af-Pak report. Jake--I hope you and the Sullivan clan had a glorious and joyous holiday and that you\'re revved up for 2010! Thanks for all you did to make this past year a successful launch. Now, the hard work starts as we try to deliver. But, it\'s no hyperbole to say you are a joy to work. Onward--and upward! H','Happy New Year!Happy New Year to you as well! It\'s been an honor to work for you. I\'m excited -- and bracing -- for the work ahead. As for business, I\'ve sent along the outline for the year-end POTUS report and the first weekly Af-Pak report. Jake--I hope you and the Sullivan clan had a glorious and joyous holiday and that you\'re revved up for 2010! Thanks for all you did to make this past year a successful launch. Now, the hard work starts as we try to deliver. But, it\'s no hyperbole to say you are a joy to work. Onward--and upward! H'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Africa',4,1,'1768 - C05761859.txt','Concept Paper for World Food Prize Remarks - Attached and Below (Drafted by MeganRooney) Attachments: world food prize concept note 060609.doc June 6,2009 11:30am Rooney (x7-7203, CONCEPT NOTE FOR WORLD FOOD PRIZE CEREMONY Thursday, June 11, 2009 This speech is an opportunity to signal the urgency of the problem of global hunger connect it to an array of global issues, including economic development, health and education, expanding opportunity for women, and political stability and declare the Administration\'s commitment to tackling hunger at its roots, through effective and efficient collaboration with an array of partners. Additionally, your remarks can point to a shift from past approaches by emphasizing the need to support local solutions and focus on long-term sustainability to help people feed themselves and reduce the need for emergency assistance down the road. The speech could be framed as follows: THE PRIZE AND PRIZE-WINNER You can begin by announcing the winner of the 2009 World Food Prize, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta. He has a remarkable story: born in a mud hut in Ethiopia, he got his PhD from Purdue University in plant breeding and genetics and developed strains of sorghum that are drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resistant to the Striga weed, which devastates crops across Africa. Outside the lab, he helped start the Sudanese commercial seed industry developed systems to produce, certify, and market hybrid seeds and educated farmers about the use of fertilizers and soil and water conservation. And he has trained and inspired the next generation of African agricultural scientists. A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: FROM LAB TO FARM TO MARKET TO TABLE Dr. Ejeta\'s work reflects the breadth of this issue and the comprehensive approach needed to address it?one that connects the labs where new seed technologies are developed.., the fields where small-scale farmers labor to feed their families and make a living.., the markets where food is bought and sold... and the homes where people get the nourishment they need to thrive. In many places, that food chain is broken. One billion people worldwide woke up hungry this morning and will go to sleep hungry tonight. Chronic hunger threatens health, while making it harder for people to work and students to learn, which in turn stunts economic development. Last year\'s food riots demonstrated that when food is scarce, political stability is threatened. 44','Concept Paper for World Food Prize Remarks - Attached and Below (Drafted by MeganRooney) Attachments: world food prize concept note 060609.doc June 6,2009 11:30am Rooney (x7-7203, CONCEPT NOTE FOR WORLD FOOD PRIZE CEREMONY Thursday, June 11, 2009 This speech is an opportunity to signal the urgency of the problem of global hunger; connect it to an array of global issues, including economic development, health and education, expanding opportunity for women, and political stability; and declare the Administration\'s commitment to tackling hunger at its roots, through effective and efficient collaboration with an array of partners. Additionally, your remarks can point to a shift from past approaches by emphasizing the need to support local solutions and focus on long-term sustainability to help people feed themselves and reduce the need for emergency assistance down the road. The speech could be framed as follows: THE PRIZE AND PRIZE-WINNER You can begin by announcing the winner of the 2009 World Food Prize, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta. He has a remarkable story: born in a mud hut in Ethiopia, he got his PhD from Purdue University in plant breeding and genetics and developed strains of sorghum that are drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resistant to the Striga weed, which devastates crops across Africa. Outside the lab, he helped start the Sudanese commercial seed industry; developed systems to produce, certify, and market hybrid seeds; and educated farmers about the use of fertilizers and soil and water conservation. And he has trained and inspired the next generation of African agricultural scientists. A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: FROM LAB TO FARM TO MARKET TO TABLE Dr. Ejeta\'s work reflects the breadth of this issue and the comprehensive approach needed to address it?one that connects the labs where new seed technologies are developed.., the fields where small-scale farmers labor to feed their families and make a living.., the markets where food is bought and sold... and the homes where people get the nourishment they need to thrive. In many places, that food chain is broken. One billion people worldwide woke up hungry this morning and will go to sleep hungry tonight. Chronic hunger threatens health, while making it harder for people to work and students to learn, which in turn stunts economic development. Last year\'s food riots demonstrated that when food is scarce, political stability is threatened. 44'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Africa',4,1,'2416 - C05763592.txt','damn this is good...Breaking News: Missing Ship Reported Seen Off Cape Verde Islands We could have done a pirate event! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... but Africa got one anyway. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. 177','damn this is good...Breaking News: \"Missing Ship Reported Seen Off Cape Verde Islands\" We could have done a pirate event! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... \"but Africa got one anyway.\" http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. 177'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Africa',4,1,'2417 - C05763593.txt','damn this is good...Agree - philippe?! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... but Africa got one anyway. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. Coupled with Barack Obama\'s visit last month, the two trips to Africa were the earliest into an administration by any secretary of state or president, underlining Washington\'s pledges to pay more attention to the continent. I C','damn this is good...Agree - philippe?! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... \"but Africa got one anyway.\" http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. Coupled with Barack Obama\'s visit last month, the two trips to Africa were the earliest into an administration by any secretary of state or president, underlining Washington\'s pledges to pay more attention to the continent. I C'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Africa',4,1,'2437 - C05763738.txt','Africa BureauDone I should visit to thank them Mon or Tues.','Africa BureauDone I should visit to thank them Mon or Tues.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'African_French',6,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'African_French',6,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'African_French',6,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'African_French',6,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'African_French',6,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'African_French',6,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'African_Union',3,1,'1944 - C05762523.txt','Moot requestThis should moot request to hrc: IRAN President Ahmadinejad canceled his trip to an African Union summit in Lydia. No reason was given for his decision. (Reuters) 1','Moot requestThis should moot request to hrc: IRAN President Ahmadinejad canceled his trip to an African Union summit in Lydia. No reason was given for his decision. (Reuters) 1'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'African_Union',3,1,'2550 - C05764001.txt','Kenyapvervee Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that life begins at conception. The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that if Kenya knows the world is watching they may be more careful in how they proceed. Of course we would be happy to help you in any way if you decide you want to do something on this while you are there. There is also a Congressional delegation going to Kenya the week of August 8th and we are working on them to have a side meeting on this issue as well. As always, thank you so much for all you do. We are all so grateful that you are there! All best, Laurie Laurie Rubiner','Kenyapvervee Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that \"life begins at conception\". The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that if Kenya knows the world is watching they may be more careful in how they proceed. Of course we would be happy to help you in any way if you decide you want to do something on this while you are there. There is also a Congressional delegation going to Kenya the week of August 8th and we are working on them to have a side meeting on this issue as well. As always, thank you so much for all you do. We are all so grateful that you are there! All best, Laurie Laurie Rubiner'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'African_Union',3,1,'2554 - C05764008.txt','KenyaLaurie ? She isn\'t doing any specific health or womens events in Kenya but I\'ve also shared your email with policy team at state and embassy staff in Nairobi helping to plan the trip to see if there is any way to address this. pverveer Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that life begins at conception. The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that 348','KenyaLaurie ? She isn\'t doing any specific health or womens events in Kenya but I\'ve also shared your email with policy team at state and embassy staff in Nairobi helping to plan the trip to see if there is any way to address this. pverveer Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that \"life begins at conception\". The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that 348'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'African_Union_Mission_to_Somalia',1,1,'3360 - C05765895.txt','Somali Rebels trying to kill Asha HajiImportance: Low Huma: We are all horrified by this morning\'s suicide bombing and loss of life in Mogadishu. Tell Allida that I have just spoken to Amb. Michael Ranneburger in Nairobi. I asked Michael to contact Asha Haji as soon as possible to determine how we might be of assistance to her and her family. (Michael knows Asha and believes she may be in Nairobi, but will find out asap where she is. Asha\'s family, husband and children, are generally resident in Nairobi.) I\'ve asked Michael to secure Kenyan police protection for the family while they are in Kenya and to explore with Asha whether she is interested in looking for a way to come to the U.S. via some type of application for refugee status. Michael will ask our consular officers to explore the options available if Asha wants to consider them. I also alerted Michael to the fact that Asha\'s brother was seriously wounded in the bombing. I have asked that they get a full name as soon as possible and to see what we can do through the TFG, the UN and AMISOM to have him flown to Nairobi. Michael said that he and the embassy have already arranged for a private hospital in to treat the seriously injured who are being arriving by special flights in Nairobi. If we can identify Asha\'s brother, we will give him priority. Finally, Michael has spoken to Sheik Sharrif extended our condolences and encouraged his resolve. I will be speaking to Sheik Sharrif later today. Hope this update is useful. I will report more as I get. Johnnie Importance: High Johnnie - what kind of guidance can we give Allida who is a good friend of HRC and who has been also trying to help Asha Haji. I know hrc has been concerned about this.','Somali Rebels trying to kill Asha HajiImportance: Low Huma: We are all horrified by this morning\'s suicide bombing and loss of life in Mogadishu. Tell Allida that I have just spoken to Amb. Michael Ranneburger in Nairobi. I asked Michael to contact Asha Haji as soon as possible to determine how we might be of assistance to her and her family. (Michael knows Asha and believes she may be in Nairobi, but will find out asap where she is. Asha\'s family, husband and children, are generally resident in Nairobi.) I\'ve asked Michael to secure Kenyan police protection for the family while they are in Kenya and to explore with Asha whether she is interested in looking for a way to come to the U.S. via some type of application for refugee status. Michael will ask our consular officers to explore the options available if Asha wants to consider them. I also alerted Michael to the fact that Asha\'s brother was seriously wounded in the bombing. I have asked that they get a full name as soon as possible and to see what we can do through the TFG, the UN and AMISOM to have him flown to Nairobi. Michael said that he and the embassy have already arranged for a private hospital in to treat the seriously injured who are being arriving by special flights in Nairobi. If we can identify Asha\'s brother, we will give him priority. Finally, Michael has spoken to Sheik Sharrif extended our condolences and encouraged his resolve. I will be speaking to Sheik Sharrif later today. Hope this update is useful. I will report more as I get. Johnnie Importance: High Johnnie - what kind of guidance can we give Allida who is a good friend of HRC and who has been also trying to help Asha Haji. I know hrc has been concerned about this.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Aga_Khan',1,1,'1535 - C05761329.txt','Mini Schedule Thursday, 4/23/098:10 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 8:30 am En route Rayburn House Office Building . 8:30 am ARRIVE Rayburn House Office Building 9:00 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 12:00 pm ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS Rayburn H.O.B. Room 2359 12:05 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:25 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR POTUS/VP MEETING 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:50 pm VIDEOTAPE MESSAGE FOR WORLD MALARIA DAY (T) 2:00 pm Marshall Room 2:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ANN HENRY 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/THAI FOREIGN MINISTER KASIT PIROMYA 3:00pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding 3:15 pm REMARKS AT TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY EVENT 3:45 pm Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Called for 3:00 PM. 3:50 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 3:55 pm ARRIVE White House 4:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VP BIDEN 4:30 pm Oval Office 4:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 4:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 4:40 pm OFFICE TIME 5:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:15 pm MEETING w/THE AGA KHAN, SPLRTUAL LEADER OF 5:35 pm SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI MUSLIMS Secretary\'s Office *Official Photo preceding meeting 5:45 pm MEETING w/BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED NATIONS 6:15 pm FOUNDATION James Monroe Rill, 8th Floor (T). Official Photo preceding mtg. 6:25 pm PHOTO OP w/DANISH MINISTER FOR DEVELOPMENT 26','Mini Schedule Thursday, 4/23/098:10 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 8:30 am En route Rayburn House Office Building . 8:30 am ARRIVE Rayburn House Office Building 9:00 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 12:00 pm ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS Rayburn H.O.B. Room 2359 12:05 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:25 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR POTUS/VP MEETING 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:50 pm VIDEOTAPE MESSAGE FOR WORLD MALARIA DAY (T) 2:00 pm Marshall Room 2:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ANN HENRY 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/THAI FOREIGN MINISTER KASIT PIROMYA 3:00pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding 3:15 pm REMARKS AT TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY EVENT 3:45 pm Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Called for 3:00 PM. 3:50 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 3:55 pm ARRIVE White House 4:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VP BIDEN 4:30 pm Oval Office 4:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 4:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 4:40 pm OFFICE TIME 5:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:15 pm MEETING w/THE AGA KHAN, SPLRTUAL LEADER OF 5:35 pm SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI MUSLIMS Secretary\'s Office *Official Photo preceding meeting 5:45 pm MEETING w/BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED NATIONS 6:15 pm FOUNDATION James Monroe Rill, 8th Floor (T). Official Photo preceding mtg. 6:25 pm PHOTO OP w/DANISH MINISTER FOR DEVELOPMENT 26'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Ageism',2,1,'2907 - C05764670.txt','Age discrim suitFYI B6 This is what we know: Bloomberg News contacted the Department\'s press office on Friday afternoon about an age discrimination suit that was supposedly filed on Friday in the federal district court for DC. We do not yet have a copy of the complaint and we do not know as yet whether the US Attorney\'s Office has in fact been served (an AUSA contact of ours did confirm that a complaint was filed with the clerk of the court). The details are also sketchy, but the complaint was apparently filed by an FSO. According to the inquiry that came in from the press office, apparently alleges that she was the top pick for a position at our Embassy in Algiers, but that she was denied the position by HR because of her age. This complaint was filed directly in district court neither S/OCR nor our office have any record of an administrative complaint being filed. Our usual practice is not to comment publicly about matters in litigation. If a complaint has in fact been filed, we should have it sometime tomorrow, and can send you an info memo with more details. But this is all we know right now. Harold On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 4:26 PM, Mills, Cheryl D <MillsCD@state.gov> wrote: Can you give me more info on the suit filed against the dept and secretary re age discrim? Thx Harold Hon *u Koh','Age discrim suitFYI B6 This is what we know: Bloomberg News contacted the Department\'s press office on Friday afternoon about an age discrimination suit that was supposedly filed on Friday in the federal district court for DC. We do not yet have a copy of the complaint and we do not know as yet whether the US Attorney\'s Office has in fact been served (an AUSA contact of ours did confirm that a complaint was filed with the clerk of the court). The details are also sketchy, but the complaint was apparently filed by an FSO. According to the inquiry that came in from the press office, apparently alleges that she was the top pick for a position at our Embassy in Algiers, but that she was denied the position by HR because of her age. This complaint was filed directly in district court; neither S/OCR nor our office have any record of an administrative complaint being filed. Our usual practice is not to comment publicly about matters in litigation. If a complaint has in fact been filed, we should have it sometime tomorrow, and can send you an info memo with more details. But this is all we know right now. Harold On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 4:26 PM, Mills, Cheryl D <MillsCD@state.gov> wrote: Can you give me more info on the suit filed against the dept and secretary re age discrim? Thx Harold Hon *u Koh'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Ageism',2,1,'2938 - C05764732.txt','Age Discrimination Suit - UpdateB6 Fyi Fyi, from our Asst Legal Adviser for Employment Law. Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Harold -','Age Discrimination Suit - UpdateB6 Fyi Fyi, from our Asst Legal Adviser for Employment Law. Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Harold -'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Agence_France-Presse',8,1,'1977 - C05762573.txt','WJCBill Clinton to visit Haiti Monday as UN special envoy 07/02/2009 16:58 UNITED NATIONS, July 2, 2009 (AFP) - Former US president Bill Clinton will travel to Haiti Monday for his first visit as UN special envoy to the Caribbean nation, the world body announced Thursday. Clinton, who was appointed to the post by UN chief Ban Ki-moon last month, is to confer with government officials about how to best support the efforts to prepare for hurricanes, generate new jobs and enhance the delivery of basic social services, UN spokeswoman Michele Montas told reporters. The former US president will also focus on how to ensure that the United Nations, civil society and the donor community align their activities with the government\'s recovery plan as well as with each other, she added. It will be Clinton\'s his second trip to Haiti this year. In March, he and Ban toured Haiti together and urged the international community to continue to aid the impoverished Caribbean country. Clinton, who visited Haiti while president in 1995, was the first US leader to travel to the country while in office since Franklin Roosevelt in 1934. The former US president has sought to focus world attention on Haiti which was devastated by hurricanes last year and is the poorest country in the western hemisphere.','WJCBill Clinton to visit Haiti Monday as UN special envoy 07/02/2009 16:58 UNITED NATIONS, July 2, 2009 (AFP) - Former US president Bill Clinton will travel to Haiti Monday for his first visit as UN special envoy to the Caribbean nation, the world body announced Thursday. Clinton, who was appointed to the post by UN chief Ban Ki-moon last month, is to confer with government officials \"about how to best support the efforts to prepare for hurricanes, generate new jobs and enhance the delivery of basic social services,\" UN spokeswoman Michele Montas told reporters. The former US president \"will also focus on how to ensure that the United Nations, civil society and the donor community align their activities with the government\'s recovery plan as well as with each other,\" she added. It will be Clinton\'s his second trip to Haiti this year. In March, he and Ban toured Haiti together and urged the international community to continue to aid the impoverished Caribbean country. Clinton, who visited Haiti while president in 1995, was the first US leader to travel to the country while in office since Franklin Roosevelt in 1934. The former US president has sought to focus world attention on Haiti which was devastated by hurricanes last year and is the poorest country in the western hemisphere.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Agence_France-Presse',8,1,'2370 - C05763390.txt','WJCClinton briefs top US official on North Korea trip WASHINGTON, August 6, 2009 (AFP) - Ex-president Bill Clinton has given a top US official an initial readout on his North Korea trip and plans to conduct a more formal and in-depth debriefing for the White House, officials said Thursday.Clinton spoke to a member of President Barack Obama\'s national security council on Wednesday night, hours after flying home from negotiating the release of two jailed US journalists, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said.We are going to get a fuller briefing, Gibbs said, adding that Obama was also seeking to sit down with the former president to get a rare view from at the inner workings of Kim Jong-II\'s hermetic political system.The White House has so far declined to detail the nature of Clinton\'s conversations, other than to style the visit as a purely humanitarian mission that included no message from Obama to the leadership in Pyongyang.The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that Clinton discussed a broad range of issues in a three-hour encounter with Kim, and told him Pyongyang could benefit if it released kidnapped South Korean and Japanese nationals.The paper quoted a South Korean official as saying Kim was hoping to secure the kind of direct summit with Obama that he failed to lock in with the former president as his administration drew to a close in 2000 and 2001.A day after Obama told North Korea it must halt provocative acts and its nuclear program, Gibbs argued that the next step in any easing of tensions must come from Pyongyang.If they would like to see a greater international breakthrough, then they just have to come back to live up to the responsibilities that they entered into, he said.We are going to continue to ensure that we take actions to enforce recently passed Security Council resolutions to ensure there is not the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.col/macUS-NKOREA-NUCLEAR-CLINTON-MEDIA-DEBRIEF - 08/06/2009 10:24 - AFP--Service: World News (ANA)','WJCClinton briefs top US official on North Korea trip WASHINGTON, August 6, 2009 (AFP) - Ex-president Bill Clinton has given a top US official an initial readout on his North Korea trip and plans to conduct a more formal and in-depth debriefing for the White House, officials said Thursday.Clinton spoke to a member of President Barack Obama\'s national security council on Wednesday night, hours after flying home from negotiating the release of two jailed US journalists, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said.\"We are going to get a fuller briefing,\" Gibbs said, adding that Obama was also seeking to sit down with the former president to get a rare view from at the inner workings of Kim Jong-II\'s hermetic political system.The White House has so far declined to detail the nature of Clinton\'s conversations, other than to style the visit as a purely humanitarian mission that included no message from Obama to the leadership in Pyongyang.The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that Clinton discussed a broad range of issues in a three-hour encounter with Kim, and told him Pyongyang could benefit if it released kidnapped South Korean and Japanese nationals.The paper quoted a South Korean official as saying Kim was hoping to secure the kind of direct summit with Obama that he failed to lock in with the former president as his administration drew to a close in 2000 and 2001.A day after Obama told North Korea it must halt provocative acts and its nuclear program, Gibbs argued that the next step in any easing of tensions must come from Pyongyang.\"If they would like to see a greater international breakthrough, then they just have to come back to live up to the responsibilities that they entered into,\" he said.\"We are going to continue to ensure that we take actions to enforce recently passed Security Council resolutions to ensure there is not the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.\"col/macUS-NKOREA-NUCLEAR-CLINTON-MEDIA-DEBRIEF - 08/06/2009 10:24 - AFP--Service: World News (ANA)'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Agence_France-Presse',8,1,'2667 - C05764218.txt','Sri LankaPi, correct me if I\'m wrong but I think the letter text was finalized, but not yet produced/delivered. If so, we will make sure that happens asap, and shared with AFP (who is the only outlet I\'ve seen on this today)','Sri LankaPi, correct me if I\'m wrong but I think the letter text was finalized, but not yet produced/delivered. If so, we will make sure that happens asap, and shared with AFP (who is the only outlet I\'ve seen on this today)'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Agence_France-Presse',8,1,'2669 - C05764220.txt','Sri LankaLetter will be done and signed by Melanne by 11am, Bob Blake will get it to the SL FM through the Ambassador, and PA will get it to AFP and other interest parties. So by noon everyone who needs it will have it PJ, correct me if I\'m wrong but I think the letter text was finalized, but not yet produced/delivered. If so, we will make sure that happens asap, and shared with AFP (who is the only outlet I\'ve seen on this today)','Sri LankaLetter will be done and signed by Melanne by 11am, Bob Blake will get it to the SL FM through the Ambassador, and PA will get it to AFP and other interest parties. So by noon everyone who needs it will have it PJ, correct me if I\'m wrong but I think the letter text was finalized, but not yet produced/delivered. If so, we will make sure that happens asap, and shared with AFP (who is the only outlet I\'ve seen on this today)'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Agence_France-Presse',8,1,'2671 - C05764223.txt','Sri LankaGiven the AFP story today, have we delivered letter and given to appropriate press, now including AFP?','Sri LankaGiven the AFP story today, have we delivered letter and given to appropriate press, now including AFP?'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Agence_France-Presse',8,1,'2681 - C05764250.txt','AFP/SLFrom your clips: US Responds To Sri Lanka Protest Over Clinton Remark (AFP) Monday, October 5, 2009 AFP WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States, responding to protests from Sri Lanka over remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, said it had no recent evidence of women being raped while in Sri Lankan government custody. In a letter addressed to Sri Lanka\'s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama, the State Department noted that the US government and international human rights groups over the years had detailed numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. However, the letter signed by Melanne Verveer, ambassador at large for global women\'s issues at the State Department said that in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009 ... we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict area around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context, the letter said, adding that Washington remains concerned about extrajudicial killings, disappearances and detainee abuse in Sri Lanka. Secretary Clinton believes that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights, the letter said. Sri Lanka lodged its protest with the US embassy in Colombo over the remarks made by Clinton last month to the United Nations Security Council. We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma and Sri Lanka and elsewhere, the US secretary of state had said during a resolution calling for an end to sexual violence in armed conflict, according to published reports of Clinton\'s remarks. Her comments sparked an outcry across Sri Lanka, where government forces in May crushed Tamil Tiger rebels after decades of fighting. Colombo faced condemnation for its handling of the final stages of the war against Tiger rebels and managed to stave off a Security Council resolution calling for war crimes investigations thanks to the vetoes of China and Russia. The United Nations has said that over 7,000 civilians perished in the first four months of intense fighting this year. Sri Lanka is now facing international pressure to free 250,000 ethnic Tamil civilians who managed to escape the fighting but are now held in internment camps while they are screened to see whether they were rebels. B6','AFP/SLFrom your clips: US Responds To Sri Lanka Protest Over Clinton Remark (AFP) Monday, October 5, 2009 AFP WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States, responding to protests from Sri Lanka over remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, said it had no recent evidence of women being raped while in Sri Lankan government custody. In a letter addressed to Sri Lanka\'s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama, the State Department noted that the US government and international human rights groups over the years had detailed \"numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government.\" However, the letter signed by Melanne Verveer, ambassador at large for global women\'s issues at the State Department said that \"in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009 ... we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict area around the world.\" \"We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context,\" the letter said, adding that Washington remains concerned about extrajudicial killings, disappearances and detainee abuse in Sri Lanka. \"Secretary Clinton believes that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights,\" the letter said. Sri Lanka lodged its protest with the US embassy in Colombo over the remarks made by Clinton last month to the United Nations Security Council. \"We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma and Sri Lanka and elsewhere,\" the US secretary of state had said during a resolution calling for an end to sexual violence in armed conflict, according to published reports of Clinton\'s remarks. Her comments sparked an outcry across Sri Lanka, where government forces in May crushed Tamil Tiger rebels after decades of fighting. Colombo faced condemnation for its handling of the final stages of the war against Tiger rebels and managed to stave off a Security Council resolution calling for war crimes investigations thanks to the vetoes of China and Russia. The United Nations has said that over 7,000 civilians perished in the first four months of intense fighting this year. Sri Lanka is now facing international pressure to free 250,000 ethnic Tamil civilians who managed to escape the fighting but are now held in internment camps while they are screened to see whether they were rebels. B6'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Agence_France-Presse',8,1,'2966 - C05764785.txt','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers, the FAO said. Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region, it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses, the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- \"may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers,\" the FAO said. \"Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region,\" it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. \"The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses,\" the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Agence_France-Presse',8,1,'3567 - C05766254.txt','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Aggression',1,1,'3628 - C05766418.txt','NYT Piece on Eikenberry CablesThe leaking of classified material is a breach not only of trust, it is I WI also a breach of the law. In either event, we should seek a full investigation and send a deterrent message to the community that this type of security breach is unacceptable and seriously jeopardizes our national interest. Can you advise what have been steps taken in the past in these types of matters as I would like to ensure we take agressive action. Cdm FYI, there is a just released story on the front page of NYTimes.com that re-prints in full Amb. Eikenberry\'s November 2009 Cables (full story pasted below): http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/26/worldiasia/26strategy.html?hp and http://documents.nytimes.com/eikenberry-s-memos-on-the-strategy-in-afghanistan?hp#p=1 January 26,2010 U.S. Envoy\'s Cables Show Concerns on Afghan War Plans By ERIC SCHMITT WASHINGTON ? The United States ambassador in Kabul warned his superiors here in November that President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan is not an adequate strategic partner and continues to shun responsibility for any sovereign burden, according to a','NYT Piece on Eikenberry CablesThe leaking of classified material is a breach not only of trust, it is I WI also a breach of the law. In either event, we should seek a full investigation and send a deterrent message to the community that this type of security breach is unacceptable and seriously jeopardizes our national interest. Can you advise what have been steps taken in the past in these types of matters as I would like to ensure we take agressive action. Cdm FYI, there is a just released story on the front page of NYTimes.com that re-prints in full Amb. Eikenberry\'s November 2009 Cables (full story pasted below): http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/26/worldiasia/26strategy.html?hp and http://documents.nytimes.com/eikenberry-s-memos-on-the-strategy-in-afghanistan?hp#p=1 January 26,2010 U.S. Envoy\'s Cables Show Concerns on Afghan War Plans By ERIC SCHMITT WASHINGTON ? The United States ambassador in Kabul warned his superiors here in November that President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan \"is not an adequate strategic partner\" and \"continues to shun responsibility for any sovereign burden,\" according to a'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Agra',1,1,'223 - C05739820.txt','Agremeht/Ubya Agra:rent/LibyaFrom Samuelson, Heather F Sent Wednesday, January 18, 2012 3:38 PM To Mills, Ouaryl D Kennedy, Patrick F Subject FW: karernentiLibya Fyi _ Sensitive Doug, Collin: Libya has granted agrement to John Christopher Stevens (goes by Chris). His security is complete and OGE pre-cleared his financial disclosure. We will forward nomination documents to the Executive Clerk. Thank you, Sharon Sharon L. Hardy U.S. Department of State Presidential Appointments Staff (202) 647-9731 (202) 6474694 fax','Agremeht/Ubya Agra:rent/LibyaFrom Samuelson, Heather F Sent Wednesday, January 18, 2012 3:38 PM To Mills, Ouaryl D; Kennedy, Patrick F Subject FW: karernentiLibya Fyi _ Sensitive Doug, Collin: Libya has granted agrement to John Christopher Stevens (goes by Chris). His security is complete and OGE pre-cleared his financial disclosure. We will forward nomination documents to the Executive Clerk. Thank you, Sharon Sharon L. Hardy U.S. Department of State Presidential Appointments Staff (202) 647-9731 (202) 6474694 fax'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Agriculture',6,1,'1485 - C05761244.txt','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiSee below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port-au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with Charles Rangel and garment entrepreneurs on Monday, that ISPS certification of port facilities and alleviation of customs procedures are in progress. The meetings tomorrow may present an opportunity to emphasize once again how central well- functioning, competitive ports are to attract foreign investors as part of the HOPEII window and to put the right transport infrastructure in place.','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiSee below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port-au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with Charles Rangel and garment entrepreneurs on Monday, that \"ISPS certification of port facilities and alleviation of customs procedures\" are in progress. The meetings tomorrow may present an opportunity to emphasize once again how central well- functioning, competitive ports are to attract foreign investors as part of the HOPEII window and to put the right transport infrastructure in place.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Agriculture',6,1,'1647 - C05761526.txt','CQSee below. cdm CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION - FOREIGN POLICY March 30, 2009 - 5:43 p.m. Food Aid Flexibility, Overseas Investment Up for Panel Consideration By Adam Graham-Silverman, CQ Staff . The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to approve a bill Tuesday aimed at spurring a green revolution to combat global food insecurity, in part by loosening restrictions on using U.S. aid to buy food overseas. The legislation (S 384) would authorize $500 million for a new emergency food assistance fund that could be used to buy food in the affected region instead of buying it in the United States and shipping it overseas. Critics say that system costs too much, takes too long to provide aid and depresses local prices when U.S. products arrive. The bill, by panel ranking Republican Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, also would create a global food czar position at the White House and authorize $7.75 billion for agriculture research and exchange programs through fiscal 2014. We can bring America\'s dedication to science, innovation, technology and education together to lead an effort devoted to overcoming the obstacles to food security, Lugar said upon introducing the bill last month. To keep up with rising population and an expanding middle class in countries such as China and India, farmers will have to double their food output by 2050, Lugar said. At the same time, he said, the share of U.S. development spending devoted to agriculture dropped from 25 percent in 1980 to 1 percent in 2003. Anti-hunger activists support Lugar\'s effort to allow local purchase of food, but past efforts have run into farm- state interests that support requirements to buy U.S. crops. The bill would give the president discretion to use the fund to meet unexpected urgent food assistance needs. OPIC Reauthorization 38','CQSee below. cdm CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION - FOREIGN POLICY March 30, 2009 - 5:43 p.m. Food Aid Flexibility, Overseas Investment Up for Panel Consideration By Adam Graham-Silverman, CQ Staff . The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to approve a bill Tuesday aimed at spurring a \"green revolution\" to combat global food insecurity, in part by loosening restrictions on using U.S. aid to buy food overseas. The legislation (S 384) would authorize $500 million for a new emergency food assistance fund that could be used to buy food in the affected region instead of buying it in the United States and shipping it overseas. Critics say that system costs too much, takes too long to provide aid and depresses local prices when U.S. products arrive. The bill, by panel ranking Republican Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, also would create a global food \"czar\" position at the White House and authorize $7.75 billion for agriculture research and exchange programs through fiscal 2014. \"We can bring America\'s dedication to science, innovation, technology and education together to lead an effort devoted to overcoming the obstacles to food security,\" Lugar said upon introducing the bill last month. To keep up with rising population and an expanding middle class in countries such as China and India, farmers will have to double their food output by 2050, Lugar said. At the same time, he said, the share of U.S. development spending devoted to agriculture dropped from 25 percent in 1980 to 1 percent in 2003. Anti-hunger activists support Lugar\'s effort to allow local purchase of food, but past efforts have run into farm- state interests that support requirements to buy U.S. crops. The bill would give the president discretion to use the fund to meet \"unexpected urgent food assistance needs.\" OPIC Reauthorization 38'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Agriculture',6,1,'2058 - C05762702.txt','Friday Policy Review on Africa Friday Policy ReviewInteresting take on China below. No ? I wasn\'t invited to this. I can\'t anyway ? I need to go over to USAID for an event we\'re hosting w/ IFPRI. S/P recently drafted a policy paper on Africa and I worked contributed a lot to that paper. I see one big issue missing from those questions ?the issue of China in Africa. China is transforming the continent in a way not seen since the days of colonialism. We should also think about China in the context of food security. There are one million Chinese farmers currently working in Africa! That\'s remarkable if you think about it. China has also bought nearly 3 million hectares of land in Africa and could become one of the largest sources of commercial farming on the continent. They are also building many of the roads that will transform transportation and the movement of agriculture products. --Matt Are you coming? 70 This Friday\'s policy review meeting will focus on sub-Saharan Africa. It will be held from 9:15-10:15 in the Deputy\'s Conference Room. S/P will circulate questions for discussion in advance of the meeting. Those bureaus that have relevant issues/concerns should send an appropriate representative to the meeting. Please do not send more than one representative without prior approval. 71','Friday Policy Review on Africa Friday Policy ReviewInteresting take on China below. No ? I wasn\'t invited to this. I can\'t anyway ? I need to go over to USAID for an event we\'re hosting w/ IFPRI. S/P recently drafted a policy paper on Africa and I worked contributed a lot to that paper. I see one big issue missing from those questions ?the issue of China in Africa. China is transforming the continent in a way not seen since the days of colonialism. We should also think about China in the context of food security. There are one million Chinese farmers currently working in Africa! That\'s remarkable if you think about it. China has also bought nearly 3 million hectares of land in Africa and could become one of the largest sources of commercial farming on the continent. They are also building many of the roads that will transform transportation and the movement of agriculture products. --Matt Are you coming? 70 This Friday\'s policy review meeting will focus on sub-Saharan Africa. It will be held from 9:15-10:15 in the Deputy\'s Conference Room. S/P will circulate questions for discussion in advance of the meeting. Those bureaus that have relevant issues/concerns should send an appropriate representative to the meeting. Please do not send more than one representative without prior approval. 71'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Agriculture',6,1,'2362 - C05763323.txt','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities, the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. \"The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities,\" the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Agriculture',6,1,'300 - C05758402.txt','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiPls tell Jake to vet w others so I can raise. See below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port- au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiPls tell Jake to vet w others so I can raise. See below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port- au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Agriculture',6,1,'3219 - C05765650.txt','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred smart power foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as ridiculous, a nightmare, and frustrating beyond words. $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred \"smart power\" foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as \"ridiculous,\" \"a nightmare,\" and \"frustrating beyond words.\" $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Ahmed_Aboul_Gheit',2,1,'1181 - C05760467.txt','Call listTake off: Hariri Sulayman Papandreou Ashton Abbas Gheit Faisal Amorim Posner Schuster Solis','Call listTake off: Hariri Sulayman Papandreou Ashton Abbas Gheit Faisal Amorim Posner Schuster Solis'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Ahmed_Aboul_Gheit',2,1,'3584 - C05766299.txt','Call listTake off: Hariri Sulayman Papandreou Ashton Abbas Gheit Faisal Amorim Posner Schuster Solis','Call listTake off: Hariri Sulayman Papandreou Ashton Abbas Gheit Faisal Amorim Posner Schuster Solis'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ahmed_Abu_Khattala',1,1,'171 - C05739762.txt','UPDATE: Libyan Islamist says he was at U.S. consulate during attack (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - A Libyan militia commander who U.S officials say is under investigation in connection with the attacks on the American consulate in Benghazi which led to the death of the ambassador said he was present during the incident but was not one of the ringleaders. Some American newspapers have quoted unnamed Libyan officials as pointing to Ahmed Abu Khattala as the leader of the attacks on Sept, 11. The newspapers also reported that the officials said Abu Khattala\'s whereabouts were unknown. U.S. government sources told Reuters that Abu Khattala is being investigated as a suspect in the Benghazi consulate attacks though U.S. investigators are not clear at this point if he played a role in leading or organising the attacks. In an interview, Abu Khattala told Reuters he had only heard he was a suspect through news media and was surprised that officials had told journalists he was at large. These reports say that no one knows where I am and that I am hiding, he said. But here I am in the open, sitting in a hotel with you I\'m even going to pick up my sister\'s kids from school soon. Sitting with a friend in the restaurant of a Benghazi hotel, the 41-year-old, sporting a red felt hat and a full salt-and-pepper beard, laughed gently. There were many people there from Ansar al-Shariah, from other brigades and from the general public, the official, who refused to be named, said, referring to the hardline Islamist militia group which has been blamed for the attack. Just because someone is there doesn\'t mean they were behind it. Abu Khattala denied being a leader of Ansar al-Shariah, but said he was friendly with the group and knew its membership well. A U.S. official said there may be more than person taking a lead role in the group. Ansar al-Shariah is a factionalised militant group without one home address, the official told Reuters. There may be several military commanders playing a role in its activities. Abu Khattala said that on the night of Sept 11, he received a phone call telling him that an attack on the U.S.','UPDATE: Libyan Islamist says he was at U.S. consulate during attack (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - A Libyan militia commander who U.S officials say is under investigation in connection with the attacks on the American consulate in Benghazi which led to the death of the ambassador said he was present during the incident but was not one of the ringleaders. Some American newspapers have quoted unnamed Libyan officials as pointing to Ahmed Abu Khattala as the leader of the attacks on Sept, 11. The newspapers also reported that the officials said Abu Khattala\'s whereabouts were unknown. U.S. government sources told Reuters that Abu Khattala is being investigated as a suspect in the Benghazi consulate attacks though U.S. investigators are not clear at this point if he played a role in leading or organising the attacks. In an interview, Abu Khattala told Reuters he had only heard he was a suspect through news media and was surprised that officials had told journalists he was at large. \"These reports say that no one knows where I am and that I am hiding,\" he said. \"But here I am in the open, sitting in a hotel with you I\'m even going to pick up my sister\'s kids from school soon.\" Sitting with a friend in the restaurant of a Benghazi hotel, the 41-year-old, sporting a red felt hat and a full salt-and-pepper beard, laughed gently. \"There were many people there from Ansar al-Shariah, from other brigades and from the general public,\" the official, who refused to be named, said, referring to the hardline Islamist militia group which has been blamed for the attack. \"Just because someone is there doesn\'t mean they were behind it.\" Abu Khattala denied being a leader of Ansar al-Shariah, but said he was friendly with the group and knew its membership well. A U.S. official said there may be more than person taking a lead role in the group. \"Ansar al-Shariah is a factionalised militant group without one home address,\" the official told Reuters. \"There may be several military commanders playing a role in its activities.\" Abu Khattala said that on the night of Sept 11, he received a phone call telling him that an attack on the U.S.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Ahmed_Mohamed_Mohamoud',2,1,'110 - C05739686.txt','Holder PDB Re PDBOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7prn. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow, Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return, Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutogiu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDB Re; PDBOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7prn. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow, Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return, Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutogiu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Ahmed_Mohamed_Mohamoud',2,1,'113 - C05739689.txt','Holder PDS PDBIs Dan coming at 9? No I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend, Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK MI Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 israell PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Alati-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud CT) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King _Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so i missed Dan. Could he come back after finish my calls? But don\'t have the call schedule yet so don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDS PDBIs Dan coming at 9? No I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend, Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK MI Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 israell PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Alati-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud CT) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King _Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so i missed Dan. Could he come back after finish my calls? But don\'t have the call schedule yet so don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ahmet_Davutoğlu',3,1,'1733 - C05761783.txt','Mini Schedule Friday 6/5/0911:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURIUSH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL Iv/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-HWAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SEC\'Y OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90TH BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 16','Mini Schedule Friday 6/5/0911:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURIUSH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL Iv/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-HWAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SEC\'Y OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90TH BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 16'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ahmet_Davutoğlu',3,1,'1739 - C05761795.txt','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 1:20 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:20 pm * PRE-BRIEF FOR TURKISH BILATERAL * 1:25 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURKISH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL w/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-H WAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SECY OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPARTState Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90 1 BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 19','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 1:20 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:20 pm * PRE-BRIEF FOR TURKISH BILATERAL * 1:25 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURKISH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL w/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-H WAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SECY OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPARTState Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90\" 1 BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 19'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ahmet_Davutoğlu',3,1,'1840 - C05762253.txt','Thank you...againFyi Secretary Clinton\'s remarks at her Friday press conference with the Turkish Foreign Minister continued this Administration\'s excellent efforts to restore the credibility of the U.S. with Greece and Cyprus ? which will lead to important progress in the region. As you know, the Bush Administration consistently hid and defended actions by Turkey that were injurious to Cyprus and Greece, inconsistent with American values and principals, and also not in Turkey\'s best interests. We highlighted for the top leaders in our community that Secretary Clinton once again in front of the Turkish Foreign Minister, called for a bi-zonal and bi-communal federation for Cyprus as well as expressed the United States\' strong support for freedom of religion. With Secretary Clinton and others doing these kinds of things, America is moving to correct the biggest road block to a Cyprus settlement ? restoring American credibility with the Greek-Cypriots which was badly lost during the Bush Administration. Keep up the great work! Andy Manatos and Mike Manatos THE NATIONAL COORDINATED EFFORT OF HELLENES (CEH) 1100 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 393-7790 [fax] (202) 628-0225 E-mail: CoordinatedEffort@IVIanatos.com Remarks With Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC June 5, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Minister Davutoglu and I just had a very productive, broad-ranging, comprehensive discussion. And it is a great privilege to welcome him here to the State Department within the very first weeks of his having been appointed foreign minister. Of course, I was very honored to have gone to Turkey very early in my term as Secretary of State, and President Obama had a wonderful visit to Turkey. And all of that is to confirm the strength and importance of our partnership and alliance. We have a lot of work to do together. Turkey, the United States, and the entire global community certainly face a great number of challenges, but we also see opportunities. So our message coming out of the meeting today and our prior meetings is that we\'re going to deepen and strengthen our cooperation on an ongoing basis, because we believe that both Turkey and the United States have unique roles to play.','Thank you...againFyi Secretary Clinton\'s remarks at her Friday press conference with the Turkish Foreign Minister continued this Administration\'s excellent efforts to restore the credibility of the U.S. with Greece and Cyprus ? which will lead to important progress in the region. As you know, the Bush Administration consistently hid and defended actions by Turkey that were injurious to Cyprus and Greece, inconsistent with American values and principals, and also not in Turkey\'s best interests. We highlighted for the top leaders in our community that Secretary Clinton once again in front of the Turkish Foreign Minister, called for a \"bi-zonal and bi-communal federation\" for Cyprus as well as expressed the United States\' strong support for \"freedom of religion.\" With Secretary Clinton and others doing these kinds of things, America is moving to correct the biggest road block to a Cyprus settlement ? restoring American credibility with the Greek-Cypriots which was badly lost during the Bush Administration. Keep up the great work! Andy Manatos and Mike Manatos THE NATIONAL COORDINATED EFFORT OF HELLENES (CEH) 1100 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 393-7790 [fax] (202) 628-0225 E-mail: CoordinatedEffort@IVIanatos.com Remarks With Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC June 5, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Minister Davutoglu and I just had a very productive, broad-ranging, comprehensive discussion. And it is a great privilege to welcome him here to the State Department within the very first weeks of his having been appointed foreign minister. Of course, I was very honored to have gone to Turkey very early in my term as Secretary of State, and President Obama had a wonderful visit to Turkey. And all of that is to confirm the strength and importance of our partnership and alliance. We have a lot of work to do together. Turkey, the United States, and the entire global community certainly face a great number of challenges, but we also see opportunities. So our message coming out of the meeting today and our prior meetings is that we\'re going to deepen and strengthen our cooperation on an ongoing basis, because we believe that both Turkey and the United States have unique roles to play.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Aid',6,1,'1647 - C05761526.txt','CQSee below. cdm CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION - FOREIGN POLICY March 30, 2009 - 5:43 p.m. Food Aid Flexibility, Overseas Investment Up for Panel Consideration By Adam Graham-Silverman, CQ Staff . The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to approve a bill Tuesday aimed at spurring a green revolution to combat global food insecurity, in part by loosening restrictions on using U.S. aid to buy food overseas. The legislation (S 384) would authorize $500 million for a new emergency food assistance fund that could be used to buy food in the affected region instead of buying it in the United States and shipping it overseas. Critics say that system costs too much, takes too long to provide aid and depresses local prices when U.S. products arrive. The bill, by panel ranking Republican Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, also would create a global food czar position at the White House and authorize $7.75 billion for agriculture research and exchange programs through fiscal 2014. We can bring America\'s dedication to science, innovation, technology and education together to lead an effort devoted to overcoming the obstacles to food security, Lugar said upon introducing the bill last month. To keep up with rising population and an expanding middle class in countries such as China and India, farmers will have to double their food output by 2050, Lugar said. At the same time, he said, the share of U.S. development spending devoted to agriculture dropped from 25 percent in 1980 to 1 percent in 2003. Anti-hunger activists support Lugar\'s effort to allow local purchase of food, but past efforts have run into farm- state interests that support requirements to buy U.S. crops. The bill would give the president discretion to use the fund to meet unexpected urgent food assistance needs. OPIC Reauthorization 38','CQSee below. cdm CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION - FOREIGN POLICY March 30, 2009 - 5:43 p.m. Food Aid Flexibility, Overseas Investment Up for Panel Consideration By Adam Graham-Silverman, CQ Staff . The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to approve a bill Tuesday aimed at spurring a \"green revolution\" to combat global food insecurity, in part by loosening restrictions on using U.S. aid to buy food overseas. The legislation (S 384) would authorize $500 million for a new emergency food assistance fund that could be used to buy food in the affected region instead of buying it in the United States and shipping it overseas. Critics say that system costs too much, takes too long to provide aid and depresses local prices when U.S. products arrive. The bill, by panel ranking Republican Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, also would create a global food \"czar\" position at the White House and authorize $7.75 billion for agriculture research and exchange programs through fiscal 2014. \"We can bring America\'s dedication to science, innovation, technology and education together to lead an effort devoted to overcoming the obstacles to food security,\" Lugar said upon introducing the bill last month. To keep up with rising population and an expanding middle class in countries such as China and India, farmers will have to double their food output by 2050, Lugar said. At the same time, he said, the share of U.S. development spending devoted to agriculture dropped from 25 percent in 1980 to 1 percent in 2003. Anti-hunger activists support Lugar\'s effort to allow local purchase of food, but past efforts have run into farm- state interests that support requirements to buy U.S. crops. The bill would give the president discretion to use the fund to meet \"unexpected urgent food assistance needs.\" OPIC Reauthorization 38'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Aid',6,1,'2966 - C05764785.txt','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers, the FAO said. Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region, it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses, the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- \"may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers,\" the FAO said. \"Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region,\" it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. \"The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses,\" the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Aid',6,1,'3025 - C05764894.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars. Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of Dead Aid, the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\" Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of \"Dead Aid\", the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Aid',6,1,'3183 - C05765250.txt','NYT: UN Blames US For Critically Short Food Supplies In Somalia.Any movement on this issue? UN Blames US For Critically Short Food Supplies in Somalia. The New York Times (11/7, A4, Gettleman, 1.09M) reports that the UN on Friday called the food supply line to Somalia...broken, in part because the US delayed some 40 million pounds of food contributions in Kenyan warehouses out of fears that they would be diverted to the Shabab insurgents by Somali contractors. The US, however, played down the impact of the delays and said food would again be shipped when it was assured that the United Nations was doing more to police the aid deliveries. The UN said Friday that food rations would need to be cut and said the American government was insisting on guarantees that were unrealistic in Somalia. The Times adds that some Somalis whose entire communities are on the brink of famine...said that many children who had been surviving off the American donations were now dying from hunger. Full text: U.N. Says U.S. Delays Led to Aid Cuts in Somalia By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN Published: November 6, 2009 NAIROBI, Kenya ? United Nations officials said Friday that the supply of critical food aid to Somalia had been interrupted and that rations to starving people needed to be cut, partly because the American government had delayed food contributions out of fears that they would be diverted to terrorists. Last month, American officials said they had suspended millions of dollars of food aid because of concerns that Somali contractors working for the United Nations were','NYT: UN Blames US For Critically Short Food Supplies In Somalia.Any movement on this issue? UN Blames US For Critically Short Food Supplies in Somalia. The New York Times (11/7, A4, Gettleman, 1.09M) reports that the UN on Friday called \"the food supply line to Somalia...broken,\" in part because the US delayed some 40 million pounds of food contributions in Kenyan warehouses \"out of fears that they would be diverted\" to the Shabab insurgents by Somali contractors. The US, however, \"played down the impact of the delays\" and said food would again be shipped when it was \"assured that the United Nations was doing more to police the aid deliveries.\" The UN said Friday that food rations would need to be cut and \"said the American government was insisting on guarantees that were unrealistic in Somalia.\" The Times adds that some Somalis whose \"entire communities are on the brink of famine...said that many children who had been surviving off the American donations were now dying from hunger.\" Full text: U.N. Says U.S. Delays Led to Aid Cuts in Somalia By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN Published: November 6, 2009 NAIROBI, Kenya ? United Nations officials said Friday that the supply of critical food aid to Somalia had been interrupted and that rations to starving people needed to be cut, partly because the American government had delayed food contributions out of fears that they would be diverted to terrorists. Last month, American officials said they had suspended millions of dollars of food aid because of concerns that Somali contractors working for the United Nations were'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Aid',6,1,'3219 - C05765650.txt','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred smart power foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as ridiculous, a nightmare, and frustrating beyond words. $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred \"smart power\" foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as \"ridiculous,\" \"a nightmare,\" and \"frustrating beyond words.\" $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Aid',6,1,'3607 - C05766346.txt','Af and Pak spendingPakistan ?total enacted since FY 2002 ? FY 2009 is $8 billion (including all function 150 - foreign assistance, state and USAID ops) Afghanistan ? total enacted FY 2001 ? FY 2009 is $16.9 billion (same as above)','Af and Pak spendingPakistan ?total enacted since FY 2002 ? FY 2009 is $8 billion (including all function 150 - foreign assistance, state and USAID ops) Afghanistan ? total enacted FY 2001 ? FY 2009 is $16.9 billion (same as above)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Aircraft_maintenance_checks',1,1,'3719 - C05766616.txt','OSCE Ministerialfyi Hi Cheryl ? hope you had a great Thanksgiving! At the retreat last week, S told me she really hoped I could go to the OSCE Ministerial with Jim S next week. I told her I\'d check with H, given that I could be announced soon. I just found out on Wednesday that it\'s likely I\'ll be announced early next week, so I\'ve told Jim I won\'t be going with him (much as I\'d like to...). Best, Ian Ian ? Our nominations wallah ? perhaps you have met him already, Miguel Rodriguez ? agrees with my gut that, if you are announced before the trip next week, you should probably send someone else in your place. Even though your day job gives you every reason to go, as soon as you are public you want to avoid any gesture that a Senator could interpret as presuming advice and consent. Matt','OSCE Ministerialfyi Hi Cheryl ? hope you had a great Thanksgiving! At the retreat last week, S told me she really hoped I could go to the OSCE Ministerial with Jim S next week. I told her I\'d check with H, given that I could be announced soon. I just found out on Wednesday that it\'s likely I\'ll be announced early next week, so I\'ve told Jim I won\'t be going with him (much as I\'d like to...). Best, Ian Ian ? Our nominations wallah ? perhaps you have met him already, Miguel Rodriguez ? agrees with my gut that, if you are announced before the trip next week, you should probably send someone else in your place. Even though your day job gives you every reason to go, as soon as you are public you want to avoid any gesture that a Senator could interpret as presuming advice and consent. Matt'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Air_charter',2,1,'2048 - C05762690.txt','Cambodia Returns 20 Uighurs to ChinaFyi (SBU) The Cambodian Ministry of Interior confirmed 20 Uighurs departed on a charter flight to China at 0915 EST / 2115 local, according to Embassy Phnom Penh. The whereabouts of two other Uighurs who had previously fled are unknown. Post adds the two are carrying letters of protection from the UNHCR. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Cambodia Returns 20 Uighurs to ChinaFyi (SBU) The Cambodian Ministry of Interior confirmed 20 Uighurs departed on a charter flight to China at 0915 EST / 2115 local, according to Embassy Phnom Penh. The whereabouts of two other Uighurs who had previously fled are unknown. Post adds the two are carrying letters of protection from the UNHCR. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Air_charter',2,1,'2228 - C05762967.txt','WHEELS UP on GOLDMAN Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 10:00 local time Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 8:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 18:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 10:30 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionYes. Assume you are getting these updates as well. B6 Mills, Cheryl D It\'s 8 hours 45 minutes to Orlando. WHEELS UP for the Goldman plane. Importance: High Sean and David Goldman have left the consulate for the airport. Wheels up likely in one hour or less. SBU Sean has not yet arrived at the consulate. David Goldman, Rep Smith, David\'s attorneys and Mission personnel all safe at Consulate. Still set for 9am handover. Consulate will allow Sergio Tostes, attorney for the Brazilian family, into the building along with Sean and his grandmother, Silvana. We have arranged for the party to enter directly into the building via the garage. The grandmother announced to the press her intention to park 3 blocks away, as the consulate would not allow her in but press are quoting the Embassy spokesperson Orna Blum flatly contradicting that statement, emphasizing that for Sean\'s emotional well-being, and in sensitivity to Silvana and David, the reunion be safe, private, and calm. Importance: High It appears there will be no handover tonight. According to David\'s Brazilian attorney, the negotiators have broken up, having not been able to agree on the issue of the Grandmother accompanying Sean to the U.S. on the plane (clearly, the other side remains unaware of the source/nature of the charter flight that is pending a handover). We have rebuffed attempts by the Brazilian family\'s attorney to get clarification from the Americans as an obvious last-ditch ploy to once again present this as a U.S. vs Brazil issue. We have been clear to all parties that we the Mission have absolutely no role in any negotiation between the parties and will not/not undertake any contact with the family or their representatives. Deadline for handover established by the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court in Rio remains 9am Thursday ? morning at the U.S. Consulate. Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the warrant authorizing enforcement of the order has been issued and should be in the possession of law enforcement should the family not comply. BCA has confirmed they will be in early tomorrow morning, ready to arrange enforcement should that be necessary. However, David\'s attorney believes they will comply with the order and appear at the Consulate. We stand ready for multiple scenarios. In good news, the Brazilian Central Authority reported that the judge assigned to hear the two motions filed by attorneys for the Brazilian family in the Superior Tribunal de Justica (STJ) has denied both motions on the merits, not just refused to consider the motions. Links to the decisions for those who wish to read legal Portuguese are provided below. The frequently-announced press conference by the Brazilian family/their attorney never materialized. We await word on their next public relations foray. Importance: High I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details on that yet. Importance: High Good news this morning: Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal machinations to delay implementation of the court order, and that the turnover happened today. We do not/not know what if any conditions the family will try to place on a voluntary handover, so planning for police execution of the court order continues. Interpol office in Brasilia has assured BCA and the Embassy LEGAT that they are fully aware of the status of the ? case and are ready to provide support if Sean is not turned over. They will have action if the family attempts to hide Sean. We have contacted WHA Press and CA Press separately to discuss timing to release statements if/when we are successful with wheels up. We have discussed detailed contingency plans should the police be called upon to go to the family residence to enforce the order if voluntary handover does not occur. Also have plans in place to supplement personnel in Rio should this extend past today. We have a general sense of the timing of potential events: We expect to have more clarity from the attorneys as to whether or not voluntary handover will occur around noon/1pm local time, which is 9/10 DC time. Should police enforcement be required, that will likely mean mid/late afternoon local time. We will advise asap if this timeline shifts (as it is likely to do, this being Brazil.) Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at ST1 will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 00B which for us means 7-8am. We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first instance is on recess and the duty court judge will need to take action, but magistrates in Rio are keenly aware of the status of the case and may be prepared to move this evening. BCA is hoping to effect handover tonight, and will plan to send their psychologist to Rio if the handover must happen tomorrow morning.','WHEELS UP on GOLDMAN Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 10:00 local time Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 8:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 18:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 10:30 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionYes. Assume you are getting these updates as well. B6 Mills, Cheryl D; It\'s 8 hours 45 minutes to Orlando. WHEELS UP for the Goldman plane. Importance: High Sean and David Goldman have left the consulate for the airport. Wheels up likely in one hour or less. SBU Sean has not yet arrived at the consulate. David Goldman, Rep Smith, David\'s attorneys and Mission personnel all safe at Consulate. Still set for 9am handover. Consulate will allow Sergio Tostes, attorney for the Brazilian family, into the building along with Sean and his grandmother, Silvana. We have arranged for the party to enter directly into the building via the garage. The grandmother announced to the press her intention to \"park 3 blocks away, as the consulate would not allow her in\" but press are quoting the Embassy spokesperson Orna Blum flatly contradicting that statement, emphasizing that for Sean\'s emotional well-being, and in sensitivity to Silvana and David, the reunion be safe, private, and calm. Importance: High It appears there will be no handover tonight. According to David\'s Brazilian attorney, the negotiators have broken up, having not been able to agree on the issue of the Grandmother accompanying Sean to the U.S. on the plane (clearly, the other side remains unaware of the source/nature of the charter flight that is pending a handover). We have rebuffed attempts by the Brazilian family\'s attorney to \"get clarification from the Americans\" as an obvious last-ditch ploy to once again present this as a U.S. vs Brazil issue. We have been clear to all parties that we the Mission have absolutely no role in any negotiation between the parties and will not/not undertake any contact with the family or their representatives. Deadline for handover established by the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court in Rio remains 9am Thursday ? morning at the U.S. Consulate. Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the warrant authorizing enforcement of the order has been issued and should be in the possession of law enforcement should the family not comply. BCA has confirmed they will be in early tomorrow morning, ready to arrange enforcement should that be necessary. However, David\'s attorney believes they will comply with the order and appear at the Consulate. We stand ready for multiple scenarios. In good news, the Brazilian Central Authority reported that the judge assigned to hear the two motions filed by attorneys for the Brazilian family in the Superior Tribunal de Justica (STJ) has denied both motions on the merits, not just refused to consider the motions. Links to the decisions for those who wish to read legal Portuguese are provided below. The frequently-announced press conference by the Brazilian family/their attorney never materialized. We await word on their next public relations foray. Importance: High I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details on that yet. Importance: High Good news this morning: Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal machinations to delay implementation of the court order, and that the turnover happened today. We do not/not know what if any conditions the family will try to place on a voluntary handover, so planning for police execution of the court order continues. Interpol office in Brasilia has assured BCA and the Embassy LEGAT that they are fully aware of the status of the ? case and are ready to provide support if Sean is not turned over. They will have action if the family attempts to hide Sean. We have contacted WHA Press and CA Press separately to discuss timing to release statements if/when we are successful with wheels up. We have discussed detailed contingency plans should the police be called upon to go to the family residence to enforce the order if voluntary handover does not occur. Also have plans in place to supplement personnel in Rio should this extend past today. We have a general sense of the timing of potential events: We expect to have more clarity from the attorneys as to whether or not voluntary handover will occur around noon/1pm local time, which is 9/10 DC time. Should police enforcement be required, that will likely mean mid/late afternoon local time. We will advise asap if this timeline shifts (as it is likely to do, this being Brazil.) Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at ST1 will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 00B which for us means 7-8am. We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first instance is on recess and the \"duty court\" judge will need to take action, but magistrates in Rio are keenly aware of the status of the case and may be prepared to move this evening. BCA is hoping to effect handover tonight, and will plan to send their psychologist to Rio if the handover must happen tomorrow morning.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Air_traffic_controller',1,1,'1080 - C05760321.txt','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall, he was expected to say that Reagan\'s constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, \"The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall,\" he was expected to say that Reagan\'s \"constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom\" undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Aiwa',1,1,'263 - C05739869.txt','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ajdabiya',1,1,'275 - C05739884.txt','Libya intel from SJake - Thanks for this. Tracks with what we are hearing about elections and the weakness of the interim govt. Elections are going smoothly throughout most of Libya (Ajdabiya being the exception, where some ballots were sabotaged requiring voting in some centers to be postponed for a few hours). Factoring in time to tally votes and process appeals, the UN and the Libyan elections commission are anticipating announcing final results by late July. The expectation is that the TNC will remain in power until the new congress is seated. Sett McCain and I toured the new parliament this afternoon, where we encountered a TNC member, an engineer and a couple of UN experts reviewing progress on the interior decor of the main chamber. They are racing to get the chamber finished in time for the first session. The UN is offering technical assistance to the secretariat of the new congress, ranging from parliamentary procedure to legislative drafting. They\'re even helping to plot out the choreography of the first sessions. The atmosphere in Tripoli is very festive. The gov\'t declared today a holiday and people are driving around honking and waving flags and making peace sign gestures. We visited several polling stations where we found people patiently waiting in lines (gender segregated) lvlcCain was applauded and thanked for his support wherever we went. -- Chris Further info from friend of 5: SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel ialil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200 member General National Congress (6 NC) Jail) realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jaill expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed.','Libya intel from SJake - Thanks for this. Tracks with what we are hearing about elections and the weakness of the interim govt. Elections are going smoothly throughout most of Libya (Ajdabiya being the exception, where some ballots were sabotaged requiring voting in some centers to be postponed for a few hours). Factoring in time to tally votes and process appeals, the UN and the Libyan elections commission are anticipating announcing final results by late July. The expectation is that the TNC will remain in power until the new congress is seated. Sett McCain and I toured the new parliament this afternoon, where we encountered a TNC member, an engineer and a couple of UN experts reviewing progress on the interior decor of the main chamber. They are racing to get the chamber finished in time for the first session. The UN is offering technical assistance to the secretariat of the new congress, ranging from parliamentary procedure to legislative drafting. They\'re even helping to plot out the choreography of the first sessions. The atmosphere in Tripoli is very festive. The gov\'t declared today a holiday and people are driving around honking and waving flags and making peace sign gestures. We visited several polling stations where we found people patiently waiting in lines (gender segregated) lvlcCain was applauded and thanked for his support wherever we went. -- Chris Further info from friend of 5: SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel ialil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government; however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200 member General National Congress (6 NC) Jail) realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jaill expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Ajmal_Kasab',2,1,'2478 - C05763817.txt','(AP) Mumbai gunman says he\'s ready for gallowsMumbai gunman says he\'s ready for gallows MUMBAI (AP) - The lone surviving gunman in the Mumbai attacks said he is ready to go to the gallows and wants no mercy from the court for his role in one of India\'s worst terrorist acts which left 166 people dead. Whatever I have done, I have done in this world. It would be better to be punished in this world. It would be better than God\'s punishment. That\'s why I have pleaded guilty, Ajmal Kasab, a Pakistani, told the court. Rafael Diaz Operations Specialist State Department Operations Center 5/ES-0 (202)647-1512 777','(AP) Mumbai gunman says he\'s ready for gallowsMumbai gunman says he\'s ready for gallows MUMBAI (AP) - The lone surviving gunman in the Mumbai attacks said he is ready to go to the gallows and wants no mercy from the court for his role in one of India\'s worst terrorist acts which left 166 people dead. \"Whatever I have done, I have done in this world. It would be better to be punished in this world. It would be better than God\'s punishment. That\'s why I have pleaded guilty,\" Ajmal Kasab, a Pakistani, told the court. Rafael Diaz Operations Specialist State Department Operations Center 5/ES-0 (202)647-1512 777'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Ajmal_Kasab',2,1,'3567 - C05766254.txt','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'AJS',1,1,'1676 - C05761605.txt','AJS Hearing Highlights* Miguel: Andrew did great this afternoon. FYI, Lowey delivered HRC\'s statement. Very well received. * Richard Fontaine: Andrew is not even rocking - just tapping his foot. Did y\'all train him for.this or something?? And half the room are Shapiros, it\'s like his friggin Bahr Mitzvah. * Former NSC staffer Michael Allen: Shapiro son removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway. * Mike Feldman: Jon Lovett removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway. * Laurie Rubiner: Jim Webb arrives, looks typically angry. * Derek Chollet: Shapiro comes out strong against piracy. Bold stand. * Jon Lovett: Jeanne Shaheen listening very closely. Barbara Boxer is distracted. The other anonymous old men on dais seem confused and unsure where they are. Hearing concludes at 3:33:43 PM EDT','AJS Hearing Highlights* Miguel: \"Andrew did great this afternoon. FYI, Lowey delivered HRC\'s statement. Very well received.\" * Richard Fontaine: \"Andrew is not even rocking - just tapping his foot. Did y\'all train him for.this or something?? And half the room are Shapiros, it\'s like his friggin Bahr Mitzvah.\" * Former NSC staffer Michael Allen: \"Shapiro son removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway.\" * Mike Feldman: \"Jon Lovett removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway.\" * Laurie Rubiner: \"Jim Webb arrives, looks typically angry.\" * Derek Chollet: \"Shapiro comes out strong against piracy. Bold stand.\" * Jon Lovett: \"Jeanne Shaheen listening very closely. Barbara Boxer is distracted. The other anonymous old men on dais seem confused and unsure where they are.\" Hearing concludes at 3:33:43 PM EDT'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Al-Ghashiyah',1,1,'2021 - C05762645.txt','Ghana, but not forgottenB6 Ghana, but not forgotten By: Josh Gerstein July 4, 2009 07:38 PM EST It might seem like a moment just too good for the White House to pass up ? America\'s first black president, on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa, looking out over a sea of jubilant faces, delivering a message of friendship and hope. Yet President Barack Obama, who would command a monumental audience nearly anywhere he spoke on the continent where he traces his ancestry, is not scheduled to deliver a speech to the general public when he visits Ghana next week. The White House said it preferred a smaller event at Ghana\'s parliament to herald the nation\'s democratic traditions. But some suspect the reason has its roots in an event that holds a storied place in White House lore ? President Bill Clinton\'s 1998 speech to a massive crowd in the sweltering heat of Accra, Ghana, where Obama will visit as well. For Clinton, the first stop on a 12-day, six-country African journey was a chance to bask in the adulation far from Washington, then consumed with the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Clinton now regularly pegs the size of the crowd that day at 1 million, though years ago he described it simply as more than 500,000. Whatever the number, the overheated, overcrowded, overwhelming event left some in Clinton\'s party worried that he\'d been shot, and a doctor concerned that he could contract HIV from frantic interaction with the crowd. And it took a threatening turn at the end, as a red-faced, shouting Clinton implored the crowd, Get back! Back off! as it threatened to crush a woman near the front of the stage. The crowd was so large that it began surging towards the stage. Suddenly, a woman in the front of the crowd began to get trampled, recalled Sandy Berger, Clinton\'s national security adviser at the time. Clinton jumped up and put his arm down over the side and grabbed her. The Secret Service thought he\'d been shot and freaked out. A7','Ghana, but not forgottenB6 Ghana, but not forgotten By: Josh Gerstein July 4, 2009 07:38 PM EST It might seem like a moment just too good for the White House to pass up ? America\'s first black president, on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa, looking out over a sea of jubilant faces, delivering a message of friendship and hope. Yet President Barack Obama, who would command a monumental audience nearly anywhere he spoke on the continent where he traces his ancestry, is not scheduled to deliver a speech to the general public when he visits Ghana next week. The White House said it preferred a smaller event at Ghana\'s parliament to herald the nation\'s democratic traditions. But some suspect the reason has its roots in an event that holds a storied place in White House lore ? President Bill Clinton\'s 1998 speech to a massive crowd in the sweltering heat of Accra, Ghana, where Obama will visit as well. For Clinton, the first stop on a 12-day, six-country African journey was a chance to bask in the adulation far from Washington, then consumed with the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Clinton now regularly pegs the size of the crowd that day at 1 million, though years ago he described it simply as more than 500,000. Whatever the number, the overheated, overcrowded, overwhelming event left some in Clinton\'s party worried that he\'d been shot, and a doctor concerned that he could contract HIV from frantic interaction with the crowd. And it took a threatening turn at the end, as a red-faced, shouting Clinton implored the crowd, \"Get back! Back off!\" as it threatened to crush a woman near the front of the stage. \"The crowd was so large that it began surging towards the stage. Suddenly, a woman in the front of the crowd began to get trampled,\" recalled Sandy Berger, Clinton\'s national security adviser at the time. \"Clinton jumped up and put his arm down over the side and grabbed her. The Secret Service thought he\'d been shot and freaked out.\" A7'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Al-Hadar',1,1,'185 - C05739779.txt','Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned US. reliance on local Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still In Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S, reliance on local militia (McClatchy)militia (McClatchy) Cheryl Before the attack, Egypt, Turkey, Sudan, Italy, Tunisia, France and the UN had rep there France and the UN pulled out after 9/11 But the question being posed has a false premise, i.e. that the US depended on foreign militia while the others depended on their own resources The US had tertiary dependence on the militia, as our primary and secondary reliance was on first the OS personnel arid the second on the QRF The others did not have an internal second Regards pat Do we know who still has a dip presence there today? Thank you Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia By Nancy A. Youssef McClatchy Newspapers On the day of the attack, U.S. officials had spotted a police officer taking photos of the compound from a villa under construction across the streets. This was the view the officer would have had of the compound. - Nancy A. Youssef /MCT Even before the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, diplomats from other nations and Libyan security officials had questioned the wisdom of a U.S. decision to rely primarily on members of a local militia to protect its compound here. Diplomats here told McClatchy that while it\'s customary to depend on local forces to protect diplomatic missions, only the United States of the 10 or so foreign missions here allowed the local militia to be the first line of defense. The others said they instead depended on military forces from their own country to provide security. A few months ago, there was a small attack here and the Libyans fled, said a diplomat from a European nation who asked that he not be further identified so that he could speak candidly about his assessment of security here. After that, I decided to only use special forces from his own country. We never considered using the brigades, he said, referring to the 17th of February Brigade, the local militia that was considered the primary security force for the U.S. mission. We assumed the United States had a special relationship with the brigades. Said another diplomat who requested anonymity for the same reasons: I would never depend on the brigades. The diplomat said he believed U.S. officials were unaware of the extremist links of those who were guarding them. The mistake of the Americans was not following the trail of Islamic radicals,\' he said. For some, the cost of supplying security made operating in Benghazi prohibitive. The British, for example, brought in their own troops and also hired Libyans to provide security, according to Khalid al Hadar, who owns the compound that the British used as their offices here. But after a June attack on the British ambassador\'s convoy, the British withdrew from Benghazi. A British official told McClatchy that the realization that security would require a larger ? and more expensive ? British force in Benghazi helped fuel that decision. Hadar said the British still check in periodically on their compound, where a shot-up bulletproof windshield from the June ambush still sits in what was the consulate\'s carport. Who was responsible for determining how the United States protected its consulate here remains unclear two months after Stevens\' death. According to the State Department, the ambassador, in consultation with deputies','Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned US. reliance on local Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still In Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S, reliance on local militia (McClatchy)militia (McClatchy) Cheryl Before the attack, Egypt, Turkey, Sudan, Italy, Tunisia, France and the UN had rep there France and the UN pulled out after 9/11 But the question being posed has a false premise, i.e. that the US depended on foreign militia while the others depended on their own resources The US had tertiary dependence on the militia, as our primary and secondary reliance was on first the OS personnel arid the second on the QRF The others did not have an internal second Regards pat Do we know who still has a dip presence there today? Thank you Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia By Nancy A. Youssef McClatchy Newspapers On the day of the attack, U.S. officials had spotted a police officer taking photos of the compound from a villa under construction across the streets. This was the view the officer would have had of the compound. - Nancy A. Youssef /MCT Even before the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, diplomats from other nations and Libyan security officials had questioned the wisdom of a U.S. decision to rely primarily on members of a local militia to protect its compound here. Diplomats here told McClatchy that while it\'s customary to depend on local forces to protect diplomatic missions, only the United States of the 10 or so foreign missions here allowed the local militia to be the first line of defense. The others said they instead depended on military forces from their own country to provide security. \"A few months ago, there was a small attack here and the Libyans fled,\" said a diplomat from a European nation who asked that he not be further identified so that he could speak candidly about his assessment of security here. \"After that, I decided to only use special forces\" from his own country. \"We never considered using the brigades,\" he said, referring to the 17th of February Brigade, the local militia that was considered the primary security force for the U.S. mission. \"We assumed the United States had a special relationship with the brigades.\" Said another diplomat who requested anonymity for the same reasons: \"I would never depend on the brigades.\" The diplomat said he believed U.S. officials were unaware of the extremist links of those who were guarding them. \"The mistake of the Americans was not following the trail of Islamic radicals,\' he said. For some, the cost of supplying security made operating in Benghazi prohibitive. The British, for example, brought in their own troops and also hired Libyans to provide security, according to Khalid al Hadar, who owns the compound that the British used as their offices here. But after a June attack on the British ambassador\'s convoy, the British withdrew from Benghazi. A British official told McClatchy that the realization that security would require a larger ? and more expensive ? British force in Benghazi helped fuel that decision. Hadar said the British still check in periodically on their compound, where a shot-up bulletproof windshield from the June ambush still sits in what was the consulate\'s carport. Who was responsible for determining how the United States protected its consulate here remains unclear two months after Stevens\' death. According to the State Department, the ambassador, in consultation with deputies'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Al-Qaeda',8,1,'1001 - C05760209.txt','Thanks so much for the talkDear Hillary, Spoke to the person you recommended on Friday. Sounds like he is comfortable and even surprised that Pakistanis are doing more. And maybe he will find some more ways to help, like the helicopter leasing. When I mentioned that someone deep in the ISI must be happy that Al Qaeda\'s alive, so we don\'t abandon Pakistan again, he chuckled. I talked about the vetting for intelligence. I also talked defeat strategy, and the need for something more than just deploying more forces and hoping the training for the Afghans will work. I continue to be struck by the parallels to Vietnam, and especially Johnson\'s inability to resist escalation, and his advisor\'s continued incrementalism. But I\'m encouraged by the pace of the review. Seems that there\'s sufficient time to consider this from all angles. I can imagine there are those arguing that we just need to fill the gap while we enlarge the Afghan army. That we help the Pakistanis but not press them to the point of being unpleasant. And that too much focus on Osama and al-Zawahiri raises the risk of public failure if we don\'t get them. There is much logic to this, but it has a strong tint of incrementalism. Hopefully, we can be more decisive: lean harder on the Pakistanis, provide more troops to McChrystal than his moderate risk and raise the heat on al Qaeda - then do all we can to push economic development in Afghanistan, restrain Indian meddling, and prepare to do more against Al Qaeda in Pakistan, directly if necessary. Ultimately, it seems that our best exit strategy would be to take down the top leadership of Al Qaeda in Pakistan, and then gradually draw down in Afghanistan. Wish I could do more to help All the best, Wes','Thanks so much for the talkDear Hillary, Spoke to the person you recommended on Friday. Sounds like he is comfortable and even surprised that Pakistanis are doing more. And maybe he will find some more ways to help, like the helicopter leasing. When I mentioned that someone deep in the ISI must be happy that Al Qaeda\'s alive, so we don\'t abandon Pakistan again, he chuckled. I talked about the \"vetting\" for intelligence. I also talked \"defeat strategy,\" and the need for something more than just deploying more forces and hoping the training for the Afghans will work. I continue to be struck by the parallels to Vietnam, and especially Johnson\'s inability to resist escalation, and his advisor\'s continued \"incrementalism.\" But I\'m encouraged by the pace of the review. Seems that there\'s sufficient time to consider this from all angles. I can imagine there are those arguing that we just need to fill the gap while we enlarge the Afghan army. That we help the Pakistanis but not press them to the point of being unpleasant. And that too much focus on Osama and al-Zawahiri raises the risk of public failure if we don\'t get them. There is much logic to this, but it has a strong tint of incrementalism. Hopefully, we can be more decisive: lean harder on the Pakistanis, provide more troops to McChrystal than his \"moderate risk\" and raise the heat on al Qaeda - then do all we can to push economic development in Afghanistan, restrain Indian meddling, and prepare to do more against Al Qaeda in Pakistan, directly if necessary. Ultimately, it seems that our best exit strategy would be to take down the top leadership of Al Qaeda in Pakistan, and then gradually draw down in Afghanistan. Wish I could do more to help All the best, Wes'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Al-Qaeda',8,1,'127 - C05739704.txt','Rice on This WeekHere is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was -- what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances. But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, let\'s bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, it\'s important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated -- response to what had transpired in Cairo. In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated. We believe that folks in Benghazi, a small number of people came to the embassy to -- or to the consulate, rather, to replicate the sort of challenge that was posed in Cairo. And then as that unfolded, it seems to have been hijacked, let us say, by some individual clusters of extremists who came with heavier weapons, weapons that as you know in -- in the wake of the revolution in Libya are -- are quite common and accessible. And it then evolved from there.','Rice on \"This Week\"Here is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was -- what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances.\" But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, let\'s bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, it\'s important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated -- response to what had transpired in Cairo. In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated. We believe that folks in Benghazi, a small number of people came to the embassy to -- or to the consulate, rather, to replicate the sort of challenge that was posed in Cairo. And then as that unfolded, it seems to have been hijacked, let us say, by some individual clusters of extremists who came with heavier weapons, weapons that as you know in -- in the wake of the revolution in Libya are -- are quite common and accessible. And it then evolved from there.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Al-Qaeda',8,1,'164 - C05739754.txt','Rice on This WeekHere is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any Intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was ? what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances. But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, lees bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, ifs important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated ? response to what had transpired in Cairo.In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated.','Rice on \"This Week\"Here is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any Intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: \"And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was ? what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances.\" But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, lees bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, ifs important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated ? response to what had transpired in Cairo.In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Al-Qaeda',8,1,'233 - C05739832.txt','DNI StatementSeptember 28, 2012 Statement by the Director of Public Affairs for National Intelligence Shawn Turner on the intelligence related to the terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya In the aftermath of the terrorist attack on U.S. personnel and facilities in Benghazi, Libya, the Intelligence Community launched a comprehensive effort to determine the circumstances surrounding the assault and to identity the mpetrators. We also reviewed all available intelligence to determine if there might be follow-on attacks against our people or facilities in Libya or elsewhere in the world. As the Intelligence Community collects and analyzes more information related to the attack, our understanding of the event continues to evolve. In the immediate aftermath. there was information that led us to assess that the attack began spontaneously following protests earlier that day at our embassy in Cairo. We provided that initial assessment to Executive Branch officials and members of Congress, who used that information to discuss the attack publicly and provide updates as they became available. Throughout our investigation we continued to emphasize that information gathered was preliminary and evolving. As we learned more about the attack, we revised our initial assessment to reflect new information indicating that it was a deliberate and organized terrorist attack carried out by extremists. It remains unclear if any group or person exercised overall command and control of the attack, and if extremist group leaders directed their members to participate. However, we do assess that some of those involved were linked to gmups affiliated with or sympathetic to al-Qa`ida. We continue to make progress, but there remain many unanswered questions. As more information becomes available our analysis will continue to evolve and we will obtain a more complete understanding of the circumstances surrounding the terrorist attack. We continue to support the ongoing FBI investigation and the State Department review of the Benghazi terrorist attack, pmviding the full capabilities and resources of the Intelligence Community to those efforts. We also will continue to meet our responsibility to keep Congress fully and currently informed. For its part, the Intelligence Community will continue to follow the information about the tragic events in Benghazi wherever it leads. The President demands and expects that we will do this, as do Congress and the American people. As an Intelligence Community, we owe nothing less than our best efforts in this regard, especially to the families of the four courageous Americans who lost their lives at Benghazi in service of their country # # #','DNI StatementSeptember 28, 2012 Statement by the Director of Public Affairs for National Intelligence Shawn Turner on the intelligence related to the terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya In the aftermath of the terrorist attack on U.S. personnel and facilities in Benghazi, Libya, the Intelligence Community launched a comprehensive effort to determine the circumstances surrounding the assault and to identity the mpetrators. We also reviewed all available intelligence to determine if there might be follow-on attacks against our people or facilities in Libya or elsewhere in the world. As the Intelligence Community collects and analyzes more information related to the attack, our understanding of the event continues to evolve. In the immediate aftermath. there was information that led us to assess that the attack began spontaneously following protests earlier that day at our embassy in Cairo. We provided that initial assessment to Executive Branch officials and members of Congress, who used that information to discuss the attack publicly and provide updates as they became available. Throughout our investigation we continued to emphasize that information gathered was preliminary and evolving. As we learned more about the attack, we revised our initial assessment to reflect new information indicating that it was a deliberate and organized terrorist attack carried out by extremists. It remains unclear if any group or person exercised overall command and control of the attack, and if extremist group leaders directed their members to participate. However, we do assess that some of those involved were linked to gmups affiliated with or sympathetic to al-Qa`ida. We continue to make progress, but there remain many unanswered questions. As more information becomes available our analysis will continue to evolve and we will obtain a more complete understanding of the circumstances surrounding the terrorist attack. We continue to support the ongoing FBI investigation and the State Department review of the Benghazi terrorist attack, pmviding the full capabilities and resources of the Intelligence Community to those efforts. We also will continue to meet our responsibility to keep Congress fully and currently informed. For its part, the Intelligence Community will continue to follow the information about the tragic events in Benghazi wherever it leads. The President demands and expects that we will do this, as do Congress and the American people. As an Intelligence Community, we owe nothing less than our best efforts in this regard, especially to the families of the four courageous Americans who lost their lives at Benghazi in service of their country # # #'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Al-Qaeda',8,1,'239 - C05739840.txt','Make Up Turned Break UpB6 November 27, 2012 Make Up Turned Break Up By MAUREEN DOWD WASHINGTON Are the Republican senators unreasonable? Or is the secretary of state-manqu undiplomatic? Did the senators sandbag Susan Rice? Or did Rice further inflame a tense situation? Is it a case of shooting the messenger and playing politics? Or is national security dangerously infected with politics? It seems as if it would have been simple enough for Rice to quickly admit that the administration talking points she used on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows about the slaughter in Benghazi were misleading. But she went silent. She has no wartime consigliere and, aside from the president\'s angry postelection defense of Rice, the White House ? perhaps relieved that she -14,as taking the heat rather than the president ? wasn\'t running a strong damage control operation that clarified matters. Still, on last Sunday\'s talk shows, John McCain and Lindsey Graham softened their tone a bit. She\'s not the problem, McCain said The problem is the president of the United States, for failing to swiftly tell Americans what his intelligence agencies had confirmed: that Benghazi was a terrorist attack involving Al Qa.eda. affiliates. When Rice asked to come to the Hill to meet with some of her Republican critics, it seemed dtente was nigh. But somehow the hour-and-a-half powwow caused an escalation, with McCain, Graham and Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire emerging to say they had more reservations than before. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who\'s scheduled to meet with Rice on Wednesday, suggested that she would be better suited to run the Democratic National Committee than State. If Rice can\'t soothe the egos of some cranky G.O.P. pots, how would she negotiate with China?','Make Up Turned Break UpB6 November 27, 2012 Make Up Turned Break Up By MAUREEN DOWD WASHINGTON Are the Republican senators unreasonable? Or is the secretary of state-manqu undiplomatic? Did the senators sandbag Susan Rice? Or did Rice further inflame a tense situation? Is it a case of shooting the messenger and playing politics? Or is national security dangerously infected with politics? It seems as if it would have been simple enough for Rice to quickly admit that the administration talking points she used on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows about the slaughter in Benghazi were misleading. But she went silent. She has no wartime consigliere and, aside from the president\'s angry postelection defense of Rice, the White House ? perhaps relieved that she -14,as taking the heat rather than the president ? wasn\'t running a strong damage control operation that clarified matters. Still, on last Sunday\'s talk shows, John McCain and Lindsey Graham softened their tone a bit. \"She\'s not the problem,\" McCain said The problem is the president of the United States,\" for failing to swiftly tell Americans what his intelligence agencies had confirmed: that Benghazi was a terrorist attack involving Al Qa.eda. affiliates. When Rice asked to come to the Hill to meet with some of her Republican critics, it seemed dtente was nigh. But somehow the hour-and-a-half powwow caused an escalation, with McCain, Graham and Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire emerging to say they had more reservations than before. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who\'s scheduled to meet with Rice on Wednesday, suggested that she would be better suited to run the Democratic National Committee than State. If Rice can\'t soothe the egos of some cranky G.O.P. pots, how would she negotiate with China?'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Al-Qaeda',8,1,'240 - C05739841.txt','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was soft on communism, and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public, they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY; Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was \"soft on communism,\" and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. \"Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public,\" they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Al-Qaeda',8,1,'3229 - C05765673.txt','Gaza militants agree to halt rocket fire (AP)See below for a report that Hamas is announcing that militants will stop launching rockets from Gaza into Southern Israel. Colleagues: Ops is transmitting this press ticker for your situational awareness. Greg Macris, Senior Watch Officer GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - (AP) Palestinian militants in Gaza have agreed to stop firing rockets into southern Israel. Hamas announced the agreement this evening, saying it\'s intended to prevent Israeli retaliation and give Gaza residents more stability. Hamas\' interior minister says it should make it easier for residents to rebuild the infrastructure that was destroyed in last winter\'s war with Israel. Hamas has mostly refrained from firing rockets since Israel\'s three-week offensive ended in January. Some Gaza militant groups have continued with rocket attacks since the end of the war, but they\'ve been far less frequent. The latest came this morning, but it caused no injuries. A small faction affiliated with al- Qaida claimed responsibility.','Gaza militants agree to halt rocket fire (AP)See below for a report that Hamas is announcing that militants will stop launching rockets from Gaza into Southern Israel. Colleagues: Ops is transmitting this press ticker for your situational awareness. Greg Macris, Senior Watch Officer GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - (AP) Palestinian militants in Gaza have agreed to stop firing rockets into southern Israel. Hamas announced the agreement this evening, saying it\'s intended to prevent Israeli retaliation and give Gaza residents more stability. Hamas\' interior minister says it should make it easier for residents to rebuild the infrastructure that was destroyed in last winter\'s war with Israel. Hamas has mostly refrained from firing rockets since Israel\'s three-week offensive ended in January. Some Gaza militant groups have continued with rocket attacks since the end of the war, but they\'ve been far less frequent. The latest came this morning, but it caused no injuries. A small faction affiliated with al- Qaida claimed responsibility.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Al-Qaeda',8,1,'3573 - C05766276.txt','Wash. Post. today re Palau & UighursJake, Want to make sure you saw the front page story below. It\'s really about the tragedy of brothers wrongfully detained at Guantanamo but it makes clear that Palau is doing the U.S. a great service and has been more courageous in this regard than most of the world (although Palau is in many ways more vulnerable to China): The Secretary complimenting Pres. Toribiong re this was a good move right after Alcy upset the Palauans (as you feared) in a meeting I will give you a confidential report on separately. Jeff 2 Brothers\' Grim Tale Of Loyalty And Limbo To Leave Guantanamo Means Abandoning Family By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, September 28, 2009 Bahtiyar Mahnut, a detainee at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, learned a few weeks ago that the Pacific island nation of Palau had invited him to settle there. It should have been cause for celebration, especially for a man who desperately wants to be free. But, to the surprise of his attorneys, Bahtiyar has turned down the offer. He wishes to remain a prisoner, they say, so he can look after his older brother, a fellow detainee. The brothers\' saga, as related by their attorneys and military records, could transpire only in the context of Guantanamo Bay and comes at a critical juncture for the Obama administration, which is struggling to meet a Jan. 22 deadline to shutter the 223-detainee prison. Their circumstances also highlight the diplomatic difficulties facing the U.S. government as it tries to find places to send prisoners not destined for terrorism trials in the United States. The brothers are Uighurs, residents of China who are considered separatists by Beijing but are not enemies of the United States. The brothers were picked up separately in Afghanistan and Pakistan soon after the United States launched attacks against al-Qaeda and the Taliban in retaliation for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Since at least 2003, the U.S. government has tried to find homes for the brothers and 20 other captured Uighurs. Five went to Albania in 2006 four were sent to Bermuda in June. At one point, U.S. officials were considering the possibility of resettling Uighurs in the D.C. region, but that plan was scuttled under political pressure. Most countries have been reluctant to accept Uighurs and risk angering China. In recent weeks, however, Palau has agreed to accept 12 of the 13 remaining Uighurs, according to the Justice Department. The only detainee not invited by Palau was Bahtiyar\'s older brother, Arkin Mahmud, 45, who has developed mental health problems that are apparently too serious to be treated in the sparsely populated country, said his attorney, Elizabeth Gilson. To make matters worse, according to Gilson and military records, Arkin is a prisoner only because he went searching for Bahtiyar after the younger brother left their homeland eight years ago.','Wash. Post. today re Palau & UighursJake, Want to make sure you saw the front page story below. It\'s really about the tragedy of brothers wrongfully detained at Guantanamo but it makes clear that Palau is doing the U.S. a great service and has been more courageous in this regard than most of the world (although Palau is in many ways more vulnerable to China): The Secretary complimenting Pres. Toribiong re this was a good move right after Alcy upset the Palauans (as you feared) in a meeting I will give you a confidential report on separately. Jeff 2 Brothers\' Grim Tale Of Loyalty And Limbo To Leave Guantanamo Means Abandoning Family By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, September 28, 2009 Bahtiyar Mahnut, a detainee at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, learned a few weeks ago that the Pacific island nation of Palau had invited him to settle there. It should have been cause for celebration, especially for a man who desperately wants to be free. But, to the surprise of his attorneys, Bahtiyar has turned down the offer. He wishes to remain a prisoner, they say, so he can look after his older brother, a fellow detainee. The brothers\' saga, as related by their attorneys and military records, could transpire only in the context of Guantanamo Bay and comes at a critical juncture for the Obama administration, which is struggling to meet a Jan. 22 deadline to shutter the 223-detainee prison. Their circumstances also highlight the diplomatic difficulties facing the U.S. government as it tries to find places to send prisoners not destined for terrorism trials in the United States. The brothers are Uighurs, residents of China who are considered separatists by Beijing but are not enemies of the United States. The brothers were picked up separately in Afghanistan and Pakistan soon after the United States launched attacks against al-Qaeda and the Taliban in retaliation for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Since at least 2003, the U.S. government has tried to find homes for the brothers and 20 other captured Uighurs. Five went to Albania in 2006; four were sent to Bermuda in June. At one point, U.S. officials were considering the possibility of resettling Uighurs in the D.C. region, but that plan was scuttled under political pressure. Most countries have been reluctant to accept Uighurs and risk angering China. In recent weeks, however, Palau has agreed to accept 12 of the 13 remaining Uighurs, according to the Justice Department. The only detainee not invited by Palau was Bahtiyar\'s older brother, Arkin Mahmud, 45, who has developed mental health problems that are apparently too serious to be treated in the sparsely populated country, said his attorney, Elizabeth Gilson. To make matters worse, according to Gilson and military records, Arkin is a prisoner only because he went searching for Bahtiyar after the younger brother left their homeland eight years ago.'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Al-Qaeda_in_the_Arabian_Peninsula',1,2,'181 - C05739774.txt','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Al-Shabaab_(militant_group)',1,1,'3148 - C05765106.txt','Terrorizing Aid to SomaliaFYI ? Johnnie flagged this for me. cdm Terrorizing Aid to Somalia The United States is willfully letting millions of Somalis go hungry in its drive to hunt down terrorists. BY NATALIE PARKE I OCTOBER 30, 2009 There is a new humanitarian crisis unfolding in Somalia, and the United States is partly to blame. Despite sending $2 million and 40 tons of arms and ammunition to the country\'s Transitional Federal Government (TFG) earlier this year, now, the United States is withholding humanitarian aid until relief agencies agree to comply with strict, game-stopping conditions. The decision to abruptly halt assistance came following suspicions that U.S. aid might be ending up with Somali terrorists. The main worry is an al Qaeda-linked group called al-Shabab, the leading Islamic militant group fighting against the feeble but internationally backed government. Al-Shabab controls most of south- central Somalia, while the TFG controls only a few areas of the capital, Mogadishu. The south-central region is home to 2.7 million of the 3.63 million Somalis in need of emergency assistance. So, reaching many of Somalia\'s people with aid would likely entail operating on al-Shabab\'s turf and interacting with elements of the group to facilitate logistics. U.S. Treasury Department sanctions strictly prohibit any financial transactions or dealings with al-Shabab and other Somali groups labeled as terrorists. Yet clearly the concern is not absolute the U.S. government seems less concerned that the guns and ammo sent as military assistance, intended to prop up the fragile government and keep control of a country brimming with violence, are allegedly being resold on the streets of Mogadishu. The halt in humanitarian assistance will cripple the work of relief organizations and, as a consequence, hurt their Somali beneficiaries. U.S. officials justifiably fear that they and their partners could be held responsible, even prosecuted, for supporting terrorists if relief funds ended up in the hands of al-Shabab. At first, the U.S. government reviewed the situation and delayed funding. Subsequently, Washington issued conditions with which aid agencies must comply to legally operate in Somalia. But the conditions are so restrictive that it would','Terrorizing Aid to SomaliaFYI ? Johnnie flagged this for me. cdm Terrorizing Aid to Somalia The United States is willfully letting millions of Somalis go hungry in its drive to hunt down terrorists. BY NATALIE PARKE I OCTOBER 30, 2009 There is a new humanitarian crisis unfolding in Somalia, and the United States is partly to blame. Despite sending $2 million and 40 tons of arms and ammunition to the country\'s Transitional Federal Government (TFG) earlier this year, now, the United States is withholding humanitarian aid until relief agencies agree to comply with strict, game-stopping conditions. The decision to abruptly halt assistance came following suspicions that U.S. aid might be ending up with Somali \"terrorists.\" The main worry is an al Qaeda-linked group called al-Shabab, the leading Islamic militant group fighting against the feeble but internationally backed government. Al-Shabab controls most of south- central Somalia, while the TFG controls only a few areas of the capital, Mogadishu. The south-central region is home to 2.7 million of the 3.63 million Somalis in need of emergency assistance. So, reaching many of Somalia\'s people with aid would likely entail operating on al-Shabab\'s turf and interacting with elements of the group to facilitate logistics. U.S. Treasury Department sanctions strictly prohibit any financial transactions or dealings with al-Shabab and other Somali groups labeled as \"terrorists.\" Yet clearly the concern is not absolute; the U.S. government seems less concerned that the guns and ammo sent as military assistance, intended to prop up the fragile government and keep control of a country brimming with violence, are allegedly being resold on the streets of Mogadishu. The halt in humanitarian assistance will cripple the work of relief organizations and, as a consequence, hurt their Somali beneficiaries. U.S. officials justifiably fear that they and their partners could be held responsible, even prosecuted, for supporting terrorists if relief funds ended up in the hands of al-Shabab. At first, the U.S. government reviewed the situation and \"delayed\" funding. Subsequently, Washington issued conditions with which aid agencies must comply to legally operate in Somalia. But the conditions are so restrictive that it would'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Alabama',2,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Alabama',2,1,'3681 - C05766540.txt','(AP) US Congress Party SwitchWASHINGTON - Senior House aides say freshman Democratic lawmaker Parker Griffith of Alabama is switching to the Republican Party. Griffith was narrowly elected last year from a region of northern Alabama that includes Huntsville and Decatur. President Barack Obama lost the district badly to Republican John McCain. Griffith is a radiation oncologist. His switch comes as Congress is trying to pass a much-contested health care bill. Democrats will still control the House by a substantial margin.','(AP) US Congress Party SwitchWASHINGTON - Senior House aides say freshman Democratic lawmaker Parker Griffith of Alabama is switching to the Republican Party. Griffith was narrowly elected last year from a region of northern Alabama that includes Huntsville and Decatur. President Barack Obama lost the district badly to Republican John McCain. Griffith is a radiation oncologist. His switch comes as Congress is trying to pass a much-contested health care bill. Democrats will still control the House by a substantial margin.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Alan_Bersin',1,1,'338 - C05758475.txt','FollowupPis do followup as indicated: Condolence letter to from NC on loss of his mother Congrats note to Alan Bersin the new border czar and old friend of mine Call List adds: Ellen Chesler Jeff Romanoff from UPMC at Shearer, Sim Farar, at Rendell\'s request Hassan Nemazee, Derek Has Rob done TV notes from this last trip to the officials, the Iraqi women etc','FollowupPis do followup as indicated: Condolence letter to from NC on loss of his mother Congrats note to Alan Bersin the new border czar and old friend of mine Call List adds: Ellen Chesler; Jeff Romanoff from UPMC at Shearer, Sim Farar, at Rendell\'s request; Hassan Nemazee, Derek Has Rob done TV notes from this last trip to the officials, the Iraqi women etc'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Alan_Grayson',1,1,'1894 - C05762384.txt','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Alan_Lowing',1,1,'3359 - C05765893.txt','Assistance withFYI Cheryl: I heard from today on the temporary ambassadorial arrangement at which you and she arrived. First and foremost, thank you for working toward a conclusion to a complicated matter. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by the Senator and me. Once the ambassadorship expires, most likely pursue some other appointment in the administration which, depending on the position, I suspect Senator Menendez will support as he is hopeful she might receive the opportunity to serve in a more fulsome manner. Again, you were tremendous to wrap this matter up. Danny. Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4744 main daniel_o\'brien@menendez.senate.gov Thanks so much land I spoke yesterday so please do check in with her. Best Cdm Thanks We are working on a suitable position for as well. Best. cdm we appreciate the interest in her candidacy which the Secretary shares Cheryl: Fo lowing up on an earlier email, please see attached letter from Senator Menendez to Secretary Clinton re: the status of and her nomination We remain hopetui can be given a portfolio consistent with the original offer made to her. Thank you for your consideration. Danny O\'Brien Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 B6 B5 Cheryl: Greetings and congratulations on the Secretary\'s successes in bringing about a responsible and sane foreign policy during her short tenure at State. Senator Menendez asked that I bring the following matter to your attention. This past February - an ambassadorial level appointment. There has been considerable confusion around role and responsibilities The bottom line is that led to believe the appointment would come with more responsibilities than the ones associated with the two-week meetings. She is anxious to serve in a larger capacity than present. The Senator is hopeful the commitments made to can be fulfilled, even if she were to be given a different portfolio. I understand either you or your staff will meet with in the near future. In advance, we thank you for whatever you can do to find a solution to the current situation. Please feel free to email me or call me at should you want to discuss this matter further. Good luck in all your endeavors. Danny O\'Brien Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4744 main B6 daniel_o\'brien@menendez.senate.gov','Assistance withFYI Cheryl: I heard from today on the temporary ambassadorial arrangement at which you and she arrived. First and foremost, thank you for working toward a conclusion to a complicated matter. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by the Senator and me. Once the ambassadorship expires, most likely pursue some other appointment in the administration which, depending on the position, I suspect Senator Menendez will support as he is hopeful she might receive the opportunity to serve in a more fulsome manner. Again, you were tremendous to wrap this matter up. Danny. Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4744 main daniel_o\'brien@menendez.senate.gov Thanks so much land I spoke yesterday so please do check in with her. Best Cdm Thanks We are working on a suitable position for as well. Best. cdm we appreciate the interest in her candidacy which the Secretary shares Cheryl: Fo lowing up on an earlier email, please see attached letter from Senator Menendez to Secretary Clinton re: the status of and her nomination We remain hopetui can be given a portfolio consistent with the original offer made to her. Thank you for your consideration. Danny O\'Brien Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 B6 B5 Cheryl: Greetings and congratulations on the Secretary\'s successes in bringing about a responsible and sane foreign policy during her short tenure at State. Senator Menendez asked that I bring the following matter to your attention. This past February - an ambassadorial level appointment. There has been considerable confusion around role and responsibilities The bottom line is that led to believe the appointment would come with more responsibilities than the ones associated with the two-week meetings. She is anxious to serve in a larger capacity than present. The Senator is hopeful the commitments made to can be fulfilled, even if she were to be given a different portfolio. I understand either you or your staff will meet with in the near future. In advance, we thank you for whatever you can do to find a solution to the current situation. Please feel free to email me or call me at should you want to discuss this matter further. Good luck in all your endeavors. Danny O\'Brien Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4744 main B6 daniel_o\'brien@menendez.senate.gov');
INSERT INTO `mv_tfidf` VALUES (7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Alan_Solomont',1,1,'2959 - C05764771.txt','9/22 Senior Staff and Regional Bureaus MeetingSENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSFIED UNESCO Vote ? In the subsequent meeting, 10 reported that There 1.4(D) B1  Mike Polt reported that six nominees are on deck to come up for a vote tonight ? Hormats, Posner, Feinstein (Poland), Jacobson (Canada), White (Norway) and Solomont (Spain). Hormats will attend the G-20 if confirmed.  Jim said that he had spoken to Senator DeMint about holds on Valenzuela and Shannon. DeMint did not say anything negative about either nominee, but will insist on a full floor discussion as the price of a vote. (He sees no prospect Zelaya will come back into power in Honduras.) H will follow up to see what more can be done to engage with DeMint on the substance of his concerns. Cheryl noted that if we are not going to make any additional movement soon, we should proceed to a floor vote. The issue then will be how much time DeMint demands. South Africa ? Pat reported that our embassy in Pretoria is closed today pending a beef-up in local security. They have taken other measures to increase security. Honduras  In Honduras, Pat noted that the mission is also closed and that, despite the proximity of our mission to the Brazilian things seem fine. I noted that there were reports this morning that police had fired tear gas to break up a demonstration. WHA reported in the subsequent meeting that we have urged the de facto regime to act with restraint and not use force. We are also waiting for a readout of a meeting between Zelaya\'s supporters and de facto regime members that took place last night. Jim indicated he wanted to call everyone together later to review our strategy going forward. OMB/Treasury Meeting is a proposal now to invalidate the whole election. Congressional Issues B5','9/22 Senior Staff and Regional Bureaus MeetingSENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSFIED UNESCO Vote ? In the subsequent meeting, 10 reported that There 1.4(D) B1  Mike Polt reported that six nominees are on deck to come up for a vote tonight ? Hormats, Posner, Feinstein (Poland), Jacobson (Canada), White (Norway) and Solomont (Spain). Hormats will attend the G-20 if confirmed.  Jim said that he had spoken to Senator DeMint about holds on Valenzuela and Shannon. DeMint did not say anything negative about either nominee, but will insist on a full floor discussion as the price of a vote. (He sees no prospect Zelaya will come back into power in Honduras.) H will follow up to see what more can be done to engage with DeMint on the substance of his concerns. Cheryl noted that if we are not going to make any additional movement soon, we should proceed to a floor vote. The issue then will be how much time DeMint demands. South Africa ? Pat reported that our embassy in Pretoria is closed today pending a beef-up in local security. They have taken other measures to increase security. Honduras  In Honduras, Pat noted that the mission is also closed and that, despite the proximity of our mission to the Brazilian things seem fine. I noted that there were reports this morning that police had fired tear gas to break up a demonstration. WHA reported in the subsequent meeting that we have urged the de facto regime to act with restraint and not use force. We are also waiting for a readout of a meeting between Zelaya\'s supporters and de facto regime members that took place last night. Jim indicated he wanted to call everyone together later to review our strategy going forward. OMB/Treasury Meeting is a proposal now to invalidate the whole election. Congressional Issues B5'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Alaska',1,1,'3184 - C05765255.txt','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, Going Rogue: An American Life. The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee, says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin. Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy, says Holland. But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally. In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president, say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did, he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, \"Going Rogue: An American Life.\" \"The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee,\" says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin.\" Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy,\" says Holland. \"But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.\"An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally.\" In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president,\" say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. \"Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did,\" he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Albania',2,1,'2141 - C05762814.txt','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911 this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said we told the scholars not to rush this project. I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, have you collected the material? He said yes. I asked, external sources? He','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering; there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years; Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out; if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself; its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that; then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms; Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911; this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said \"we told the scholars not to rush this project\". I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, \"have you collected the material?\" He said yes. I asked, \"external sources?\" He'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Albania',2,1,'3573 - C05766276.txt','Wash. Post. today re Palau & UighursJake, Want to make sure you saw the front page story below. It\'s really about the tragedy of brothers wrongfully detained at Guantanamo but it makes clear that Palau is doing the U.S. a great service and has been more courageous in this regard than most of the world (although Palau is in many ways more vulnerable to China): The Secretary complimenting Pres. Toribiong re this was a good move right after Alcy upset the Palauans (as you feared) in a meeting I will give you a confidential report on separately. Jeff 2 Brothers\' Grim Tale Of Loyalty And Limbo To Leave Guantanamo Means Abandoning Family By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, September 28, 2009 Bahtiyar Mahnut, a detainee at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, learned a few weeks ago that the Pacific island nation of Palau had invited him to settle there. It should have been cause for celebration, especially for a man who desperately wants to be free. But, to the surprise of his attorneys, Bahtiyar has turned down the offer. He wishes to remain a prisoner, they say, so he can look after his older brother, a fellow detainee. The brothers\' saga, as related by their attorneys and military records, could transpire only in the context of Guantanamo Bay and comes at a critical juncture for the Obama administration, which is struggling to meet a Jan. 22 deadline to shutter the 223-detainee prison. Their circumstances also highlight the diplomatic difficulties facing the U.S. government as it tries to find places to send prisoners not destined for terrorism trials in the United States. The brothers are Uighurs, residents of China who are considered separatists by Beijing but are not enemies of the United States. The brothers were picked up separately in Afghanistan and Pakistan soon after the United States launched attacks against al-Qaeda and the Taliban in retaliation for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Since at least 2003, the U.S. government has tried to find homes for the brothers and 20 other captured Uighurs. Five went to Albania in 2006 four were sent to Bermuda in June. At one point, U.S. officials were considering the possibility of resettling Uighurs in the D.C. region, but that plan was scuttled under political pressure. Most countries have been reluctant to accept Uighurs and risk angering China. In recent weeks, however, Palau has agreed to accept 12 of the 13 remaining Uighurs, according to the Justice Department. The only detainee not invited by Palau was Bahtiyar\'s older brother, Arkin Mahmud, 45, who has developed mental health problems that are apparently too serious to be treated in the sparsely populated country, said his attorney, Elizabeth Gilson. To make matters worse, according to Gilson and military records, Arkin is a prisoner only because he went searching for Bahtiyar after the younger brother left their homeland eight years ago.','Wash. Post. today re Palau & UighursJake, Want to make sure you saw the front page story below. It\'s really about the tragedy of brothers wrongfully detained at Guantanamo but it makes clear that Palau is doing the U.S. a great service and has been more courageous in this regard than most of the world (although Palau is in many ways more vulnerable to China): The Secretary complimenting Pres. Toribiong re this was a good move right after Alcy upset the Palauans (as you feared) in a meeting I will give you a confidential report on separately. Jeff 2 Brothers\' Grim Tale Of Loyalty And Limbo To Leave Guantanamo Means Abandoning Family By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, September 28, 2009 Bahtiyar Mahnut, a detainee at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, learned a few weeks ago that the Pacific island nation of Palau had invited him to settle there. It should have been cause for celebration, especially for a man who desperately wants to be free. But, to the surprise of his attorneys, Bahtiyar has turned down the offer. He wishes to remain a prisoner, they say, so he can look after his older brother, a fellow detainee. The brothers\' saga, as related by their attorneys and military records, could transpire only in the context of Guantanamo Bay and comes at a critical juncture for the Obama administration, which is struggling to meet a Jan. 22 deadline to shutter the 223-detainee prison. Their circumstances also highlight the diplomatic difficulties facing the U.S. government as it tries to find places to send prisoners not destined for terrorism trials in the United States. The brothers are Uighurs, residents of China who are considered separatists by Beijing but are not enemies of the United States. The brothers were picked up separately in Afghanistan and Pakistan soon after the United States launched attacks against al-Qaeda and the Taliban in retaliation for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Since at least 2003, the U.S. government has tried to find homes for the brothers and 20 other captured Uighurs. Five went to Albania in 2006; four were sent to Bermuda in June. At one point, U.S. officials were considering the possibility of resettling Uighurs in the D.C. region, but that plan was scuttled under political pressure. Most countries have been reluctant to accept Uighurs and risk angering China. In recent weeks, however, Palau has agreed to accept 12 of the 13 remaining Uighurs, according to the Justice Department. The only detainee not invited by Palau was Bahtiyar\'s older brother, Arkin Mahmud, 45, who has developed mental health problems that are apparently too serious to be treated in the sparsely populated country, said his attorney, Elizabeth Gilson. To make matters worse, according to Gilson and military records, Arkin is a prisoner only because he went searching for Bahtiyar after the younger brother left their homeland eight years ago.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Alberto_Romulo',1,1,'1842 - C05762256.txt','Philippine Burma StatementFyi Colleagues, Per Mr. Gibbons request, please see below. Best regards, George Learned, Watch Officer State Department Operations Center Ops - Following Secretary Clinton\'s call on Saturday, May 16, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo had the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) issue the following statement on Sunday, May 17. The statement is on the Philippine DFA website. Much appreciated if you would inform S staff and other appropriate folk: Philippine Statement: The Philippine Government is deeply troubled and outraged over the filing of trumped up charges against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and her transfer to Insein prison, particularly when concerns have been raised regarding her health condition. These recent incidents will surely impede the process of national reconciliation and the Roadmap to Democracy in Myanmar. We urge the government of Myanmar to resolve the matter speedily, and to release Aung San Suu Kyi immediately and unconditionally. Regards 17','Philippine Burma StatementFyi Colleagues, Per Mr. Gibbons request, please see below. Best regards, George Learned, Watch Officer State Department Operations Center Ops - Following Secretary Clinton\'s call on Saturday, May 16, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo had the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) issue the following statement on Sunday, May 17. The statement is on the Philippine DFA website. Much appreciated if you would inform S staff and other appropriate folk: Philippine Statement: The Philippine Government is deeply troubled and outraged over the filing of trumped up charges against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and her transfer to Insein prison, particularly when concerns have been raised regarding her health condition. These recent incidents will surely impede the process of national reconciliation and the Roadmap to Democracy in Myanmar. We urge the government of Myanmar to resolve the matter speedily, and to release Aung San Suu Kyi immediately and unconditionally. Regards 17'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Albert_LeGatt',5,1,'129 - C05739706.txt','Visas ObtainedFBI got their visas for Libya today: Five members of team and three crew members. Legatt was counted separately and already has visa. The FBI team is Enroute tonight, I am told.','Visas ObtainedFBI got their visas for Libya today: Five members of team and three crew members. Legatt was counted separately and already has visa. The FBI team is Enroute tonight, I am told.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Albert_LeGatt',5,1,'130 - C05739708.txt','Visas ObtainedFBI got their visas for Libya today: Five members of team and three crew members. Legatt was counted separately and already has visa. The FBI team is Enroute tonight, I am told.','Visas ObtainedFBI got their visas for Libya today: Five members of team and three crew members. Legatt was counted separately and already has visa. The FBI team is Enroute tonight, I am told.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Albert_LeGatt',5,1,'213 - C05739810.txt','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Albert_LeGatt',5,1,'216 - C05739813.txt','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Albert_LeGatt',5,1,'2231 - C05762971.txt','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEI\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this am--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. We are all relieved and thrilled to see this long overdue but very happy ending. I should also highlight the amazing work done by US Mission Brazil. The consular staff, Charge, Acting DCM (Marie Damour, the Consul General in Brasilia), LegATT, RSO, and a host of others all played a role in this successful return. My OCS DAS, Michele Bond, and her dedicated team also played a big role in communicating with David, his lawyers, Congress, and the press. We had Members of Congress, former Assistant Secretaries and US Ambassadors all pitching in. While there were disagreements at times over tactics, we all agreed that we were working towards the same goal: the safe return of Sean. We particularly appreciate the strong support from the Secretary. Many people will try to take credit for today\'s happy reunion but it was the Secretary\'s continued concern and interest in this case that made the difference. We could not have provided a better gift to David Goldman during this season of giving. Janice Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All, The Goldman case finally came to an end, and despite the efforts of all involved the hand over of the child to the US Consulate in Rio was transformed into a deplorable display of the child walking in the streets with the maternal family, being exposed to the media and to the public that surrounded the consulate. I\'m sorry this had to happen but it seems that Mr. Sergio Tostes, the maternal family\'s attorney, did not feel at all embarrased to use and expose the child, who was probably under severe stress, in order to gather support for his position. This most despicable man is not accepting the fact that, despite his life long relationships with influential authorities in Brazil, he was unable to win the case and Sean is finally being reunited with his only real father. I just hope that David and the Goldman family find enough time to recover their lives and their relationship with Sean. They need time more than anything else and now it is up to the US government to guarantee that David Goldman will','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEI\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this am--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. We are all relieved and thrilled to see this long overdue but very happy ending. I should also highlight the amazing work done by US Mission Brazil. The consular staff, Charge, Acting DCM (Marie Damour, the Consul General in Brasilia), LegATT, RSO, and a host of others all played a role in this successful return. My OCS DAS, Michele Bond, and her dedicated team also played a big role in communicating with David, his lawyers, Congress, and the press. We had Members of Congress, former Assistant Secretaries and US Ambassadors all pitching in. While there were disagreements at times over tactics, we all agreed that we were working towards the same goal: the safe return of Sean. We particularly appreciate the strong support from the Secretary. Many people will try to take credit for today\'s happy reunion but it was the Secretary\'s continued concern and interest in this case that made the difference. We could not have provided a better gift to David Goldman during this season of giving. Janice Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All, The Goldman case finally came to an end, and despite the efforts of all involved the hand over of the child to the US Consulate in Rio was transformed into a deplorable display of the child walking in the streets with the maternal family, being exposed to the media and to the public that surrounded the consulate. I\'m sorry this had to happen but it seems that Mr. Sergio Tostes, the maternal family\'s attorney, did not feel at all embarrased to use and expose the child, who was probably under severe stress, in order to gather support for his position. This most despicable man is not accepting the fact that, despite his life long relationships with influential authorities in Brazil, he was unable to win the case and Sean is finally being reunited with his only real father. I just hope that David and the Goldman family find enough time to recover their lives and their relationship with Sean. They need time more than anything else and now it is up to the US government to guarantee that David Goldman will'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Albright_Stonebridge_Group',7,1,'1389 - C05761044.txt','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or G. The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed statethink tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or \"G\". The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed state;think tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)'),(11.756271723597157,5.878135861798579,2500,'Albright_Stonebridge_Group',7,2,'1464 - C05761206.txt','ScheduleDo you want to see her this week? B6  Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl, Trying to decide when to take a quick trip to Munich. Any sense of when a meeting might occur? Thanks very much. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management LLC 1101 New York Avenue NW Suite 900 Washing on DC 20005','ScheduleDo you want to see her this week? B6 ; Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl, Trying to decide when to take a quick trip to Munich. Any sense of when a meeting might occur? Thanks very much. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management LLC 1101 New York Avenue NW Suite 900 Washing on DC 20005'),(11.756271723597157,5.878135861798579,2500,'Albright_Stonebridge_Group',7,2,'1465 - C05761208.txt','ScheduleLet\'s wait until next week. Do you want to see her this week? Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl, Trying to decide when to take a quick trip to Munich. Any sense of when a meeting might occur? Thanks very much. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management LLC','ScheduleLet\'s wait until next week. Do you want to see her this week? Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl, Trying to decide when to take a quick trip to Munich. Any sense of when a meeting might occur? Thanks very much. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management LLC'),(17.634407585395735,5.878135861798579,2500,'Albright_Stonebridge_Group',7,3,'2365 - C05763346.txt','Well doneCongratulations to you and to President Clinton. The right thing to do and extremely well done. Have spoken with columnists and editorial writers galore to support effort and the hard work ahead. Might be useful sometime to compare Madeleine and my experience with KJI and Kang to surface what has changed. Positive that Kang was in room. Travel safely in Africa. Your trip is important since that continent will loom large into the future. Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005 Tel: 202-842-7222 Fax: 202-370-3599 * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry','Well doneCongratulations to you and to President Clinton. The right thing to do and extremely well done. Have spoken with columnists and editorial writers galore to support effort and the hard work ahead. Might be useful sometime to compare Madeleine and my experience with KJI and Kang to surface what has changed. Positive that Kang was in room. Travel safely in Africa. Your trip is important since that continent will loom large into the future. Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005 Tel: 202-842-7222 Fax: 202-370-3599 * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry'),(23.512543447194314,5.878135861798579,2500,'Albright_Stonebridge_Group',7,4,'2443 - C05763746.txt','RecoveryGreat you can begin PT- one of the best things in life for broken parts and aching bodies! Agree merger is a positive with good possibilities. Nice to see you named best cabinet member in Washingtonian since job is so tough and world generally conspires to make it tougher. Finally getting your whole team on board should help. Will save any issue discussion or thoughts for other than email. Keep taking care and, hopefully, the only fireworks this weekend will be in American communities. Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washin on DC 20005 * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry Wendy-- Thanks for your good wishes. 1 am finally on the mend and starting physical therapy. One word of advice--watch where you step! I was very excited by the announced merger w Sandy\'s firm which sounds like a win-win for all. I miss seeing you and hope we can remedy that soon. Happy 4th! Hope you came through the surgery well and will somehow find five minutes for recovery! Feel better soon. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management','RecoveryGreat you can begin PT- one of the best things in life for broken parts and aching bodies! Agree merger is a positive with good possibilities. Nice to see you named best cabinet member in Washingtonian since job is so tough and world generally conspires to make it tougher. Finally getting your whole team on board should help. Will save any issue discussion or thoughts for other than email. Keep taking care and, hopefully, the only fireworks this weekend will be in American communities. Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washin on DC 20005 * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry Wendy-- Thanks for your good wishes. 1 am finally on the mend and starting physical therapy. One word of advice--watch where you step! I was very excited by the announced merger w Sandy\'s firm which sounds like a win-win for all. I miss seeing you and hope we can remedy that soon. Happy 4th! Hope you came through the surgery well and will somehow find five minutes for recovery! Feel better soon. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management'),(17.634407585395735,5.878135861798579,2500,'Albright_Stonebridge_Group',7,3,'2518 - C05763933.txt','SuperbMadame Secretary- A first rate job on Meet the Press. Your experience, your skill, your competency and humor all on strong display. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washin ton DC 20005 Tel: Fax * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry B6','SuperbMadame Secretary- A first rate job on Meet the Press. Your experience, your skill, your competency and humor all on strong display. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washin ton DC 20005 Tel: Fax * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry B6'),(11.756271723597157,5.878135861798579,2500,'Albright_Stonebridge_Group',7,2,'341 - C05758480.txt','ScheduleLet\'s wait until next week. Do you want to see her this week? Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl, Trying to decide when to take a quick trip to Munich. Any sense of when a meeting might occur? Thanks very much. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management LLC 1101 New York Avenue NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005','ScheduleLet\'s wait until next week. Do you want to see her this week? Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl, Trying to decide when to take a quick trip to Munich. Any sense of when a meeting might occur? Thanks very much. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management LLC 1101 New York Avenue NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Alchemy',1,1,'234 - C05739833.txt','Bill Keller piecePls print. An interesting piece. The argument that worked on my conservative Obama-hating (Hillary-respecting) friends, which Keller hints at in the slack he\'ll cut us, is that our denunciations of the video aren\'t an effort to debate the mob they are an effort to give ammo to the right side to win the battle that Keller himself identifies (between extremists seeking to put pressure on weak transitional governments and the more mainstream majority that supports those governments). And you could say it worked. Governments stepped up. Extremist groups in Tunisia are backpedalling. Etc. So we need to make this argument forcefully. The Satanic Video By BILL KELLER THE alchemy of modern media works with amazing speed. Start with a cheesy anti-Muslim video that resembles a bad trailer for a Sacha Baron Cohen comedy. It becomes YouTube fuel for protest across the Islamic world and a pretext for killing American diplomats. That angry spasm begets an inflammatory Newsweek cover, MUSLIM RAGE, which in turn inspires a Twitter hashtag that reduces the whole episode to .a running joke: There\'s no prayer room in this nightclub. #MuslimRage. You lose your nephew at the airport but you can\'t yell his name because it\'s JIHAD. #MuslimRage. From provocation to trauma to lampoon in a few short news cycles. It\'s over in a week, forgotten in two. Now back to Snooki and Honey Boo Boo. Except, of course, it\'s far from over. It moves temporarily off-screen, and then it is back: the Pakistani retailer accused last week of blasphemy because he refused to close his shops','Bill Keller piecePls print. An interesting piece. The argument that worked on my conservative Obama-hating (Hillary-respecting) friends, which Keller hints at in the \"slack\" he\'ll cut us, is that our denunciations of the video aren\'t an effort to debate the mob; they are an effort to give ammo to the right side to win the battle that Keller himself identifies (between extremists seeking to put \"pressure\" on weak transitional governments and the more mainstream majority that supports those governments). And you could say it worked. Governments stepped up. Extremist groups in Tunisia are backpedalling. Etc. So we need to make this argument forcefully. The Satanic Video By BILL KELLER THE alchemy of modern media works with amazing speed. Start with a cheesy anti-Muslim video that resembles a bad trailer for a Sacha Baron Cohen comedy. It becomes YouTube fuel for protest across the Islamic world and a pretext for killing American diplomats. That angry spasm begets an inflammatory Newsweek cover, \"MUSLIM RAGE,\" which in turn inspires a Twitter hashtag that reduces the whole episode to .a running joke: \"There\'s no prayer room in this nightclub. #MuslimRage.\" \"You lose your nephew at the airport but you can\'t yell his name because it\'s JIHAD. #MuslimRage.\" From provocation to trauma to lampoon in a few short news cycles. It\'s over in a week, forgotten in two. Now back to Snooki and Honey Boo Boo. Except, of course, it\'s far from over. It moves temporarily off-screen, and then it is back: the Pakistani retailer accused last week of \"blasphemy\" because he refused to close his shops'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Alcon',1,1,'289 - C05739901.txt','(SBU) UPDATE: BenghaziFYI, fresh attacks on Benghazi Ambassador Mull: Please see update from RSO Benghazi below. We are also preparing an alert now. ALCON: The DS Command Center is sharing the following event information foryour situational awareness. Please contact the DS Command Center directly for any follow-up requests for information. Per TelCall with RSO in Benghazi. Their current shelter location is now under attack by mortar fire. Three to four rounds have impacted on their location. There are new injuries to COM staff. Update to follow. This is an initial incident report from the DS Command Center. The information contained in this report is provided only for immediate situational awareness. .4dditional reports may follow, updating and correcting information, if necessary. Please protect accordingly. DS Command Center','(SBU) UPDATE: BenghaziFYI, fresh attacks on Benghazi Ambassador Mull: Please see update from RSO Benghazi below. We are also preparing an alert now. ALCON: The DS Command Center is sharing the following event information foryour situational awareness. Please contact the DS Command Center directly for any follow-up requests for information. Per TelCall with RSO in Benghazi. Their current shelter location is now under attack by mortar fire. Three to four rounds have impacted on their location. There are new injuries to COM staff. Update to follow. This is an initial incident report from the DS Command Center. The information contained in this report is provided only for immediate situational awareness. .4dditional reports may follow, updating and correcting information, if necessary. Please protect accordingly. DS Command Center'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Alec_Ross',1,1,'1859 - C05762281.txt','Follow upI did update a number of your contacts while you were at the FAPE dinner last Monday. They all were saved. I updated them from what I have in my blackberry, so this is from memory, but there were probably more: Philippe Monica Jake Andrew Melanne Todd Stern Steinberg Jack Lew Kris Lissa Pam Tamera Anne Marie Slaughter Miguel R Robert Wood Rob Russo Laura Pena Heather Samuelson I\'m making a list of other building people you may not have, and I\'ll do them tonight when you are in Netenyahu dinner. They include: Ian Kelly Dan Fried Chris Hill Glyn Davies Jeff Feltman Tom Shannon Karen Stewart Richard Greene Michael PoIt Joan Donoghue Jim Thessin Reno HArnish Derek Chollet Ed Lacey George Mitchell Stephen Bosworth Dick Morningstar Paul SeIva Alec Ross Dennis Ross 26 Which names did you put in? Maybe they didn\'t save. But I need a lot. Pls make a list and I will check and add if necessary. I\'d like to set up call to Sonia Gandhi in next few days. 27','Follow upI did update a number of your contacts while you were at the FAPE dinner last Monday. They all were saved. I updated them from what I have in my blackberry, so this is from memory, but there were probably more: Philippe Monica Jake Andrew Melanne Todd Stern Steinberg Jack Lew Kris Lissa Pam Tamera Anne Marie Slaughter Miguel R Robert Wood Rob Russo Laura Pena Heather Samuelson I\'m making a list of other building people you may not have, and I\'ll do them tonight when you are in Netenyahu dinner. They include: Ian Kelly Dan Fried Chris Hill Glyn Davies Jeff Feltman Tom Shannon Karen Stewart Richard Greene Michael PoIt Joan Donoghue Jim Thessin Reno HArnish Derek Chollet Ed Lacey George Mitchell Stephen Bosworth Dick Morningstar Paul SeIva Alec Ross Dennis Ross 26 Which names did you put in? Maybe they didn\'t save. But I need a lot. Pls make a list and I will check and add if necessary. I\'d like to set up call to Sonia Gandhi in next few days. 27'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Alec_Ross_(government_official)',1,1,'2115 - C05762781.txt','21st Century StatecraftFYI 85,000 views on the US Government Channel channel alone already. This is wonderful. Great work! On Fri, May 29, 2009 at 12:27 PM, Ross, Alec J<RossAl@state.gov> wrote: > Even Craig from Craig\'s list getting in on the HRC 21st century statecraft > video ... http://cnewmark.com/ > Alec Ross > Senior Advisor for Innovation > Office of the Secretary of State >(202) 647-6315 > RossAJ@State.gov 67','21st Century StatecraftFYI 85,000 views on the US Government Channel channel alone already. This is wonderful. Great work! On Fri, May 29, 2009 at 12:27 PM, Ross, Alec J<RossAl@state.gov> wrote: > Even Craig from Craig\'s list getting in on the HRC 21st century statecraft > video ... http://cnewmark.com/ > Alec Ross > Senior Advisor for Innovation > Office of the Secretary of State >(202) 647-6315 > RossAJ@State.gov 67'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Alexandre_Cécé_Loua',1,1,'2705 - C05764296.txt','Draft email to the Secretary on GuineaFYI Jake or Dan: Could one of you pass the following note from me to the Secretary on the Guinea-Conakry situation. We will be sending forward an info memo later this afternoon. But in view of the Secretary\'s interest, I thought this note my be useful to pass on to her at some point during the day. We are also doing some press guidance. Regards, Johnnie Madam Secretary, I know you are deeply concerned about reports of ongoing violence and attacks against women that have occurred in Guinea-Conakry. I want to let you know what actions the Africa Bureau is taking to address this crisis. I met with Guinean Foreign Minister Alexandre Cece Loua this morning at 9:00. I expressed our deep outrage at the brutal actions of Guinean security forces against protesters on September 28, which resulted in 157 deaths, hundreds more injured, and the widespread rape of women. I will separately provide you with a formal readout of the meeting. I have also sent one of my Deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, to Conakry, where he met yesterday with President Dadis Camara and expressed the same outrage. We are pressing the government to take immediate actions to stop the violence and to restore constitutional order. We have asked Dadis Camara to step aside and to seek exile in Morocco or another French-speaking country. We have also asked Guinea to invite in observers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to monitor the actions of the military and developments toward a democratic transition. In addition, we have indicated that we will seek an international investigation in order to arrest and punish the perpetrators of the violence. We have indicated that if the Government of Guinea does not act rapidly, we will pursue sanctions against government officials. In all of these actions, we are consulting with the French, whose views and actions closely mirror ours, as well as with several west African states, including Liberia and Senegal. Regards, Johnnie','Draft email to the Secretary on GuineaFYI Jake or Dan: Could one of you pass the following note from me to the Secretary on the Guinea-Conakry situation. We will be sending forward an info memo later this afternoon. But in view of the Secretary\'s interest, I thought this note my be useful to pass on to her at some point during the day. We are also doing some press guidance. Regards, Johnnie Madam Secretary, I know you are deeply concerned about reports of ongoing violence and attacks against women that have occurred in Guinea-Conakry. I want to let you know what actions the Africa Bureau is taking to address this crisis. I met with Guinean Foreign Minister Alexandre Cece Loua this morning at 9:00. I expressed our deep outrage at the brutal actions of Guinean security forces against protesters on September 28, which resulted in 157 deaths, hundreds more injured, and the widespread rape of women. I will separately provide you with a formal readout of the meeting. I have also sent one of my Deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, to Conakry, where he met yesterday with President Dadis Camara and expressed the same outrage. We are pressing the government to take immediate actions to stop the violence and to restore constitutional order. We have asked Dadis Camara to step aside and to seek exile in Morocco or another French-speaking country. We have also asked Guinea to invite in observers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to monitor the actions of the military and developments toward a democratic transition. In addition, we have indicated that we will seek an international investigation in order to arrest and punish the perpetrators of the violence. We have indicated that if the Government of Guinea does not act rapidly, we will pursue sanctions against government officials. In all of these actions, we are consulting with the French, whose views and actions closely mirror ours, as well as with several west African states, including Liberia and Senegal. Regards, Johnnie'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Alfred_Hefter',4,1,'213 - C05739810.txt','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Alfred_Hefter',4,1,'254 - C05739859.txt','Libya infoFYI B5 The Benghazi protestors appear to be a pastiche of different groups of disaffected people including war-wounded, martyrs\' families, transparency and accountability demendeurs, and those who believe the east is once again being neglected. So the source of this report attributing the whole thing to war-wounded does not jive, although they may have been the ones who carried out the violent acts. The Belhaj bogeyman is a bit overplayed-no doubt his military influence has waned but he does remain a player ?one of many ?looking to make political gain in this new environment The proposition that he is just lying in waiting to take advantage of the current stability to move in and establish an Islamic state appears a bit exaggerated. Minister of Labor Rajbani (who has his own axes to grind) said there is now a group of six ministers (I need to clarify whether this is with al-Keeb\'s knowelcige or not) who are serving as the cohones of the cabinet and taking decisions the others won\'t al-Keeb Is proceding cautiously (that is his strength and weakness) and that is the problem- this is really the time for a war-time cabinet not the cautious approach he appears to be taking does not suit this volatile time Let\'s see what the meeting today between the NTC and the government produces?the benghazi protests, the Bani Walid conflict and the various other incidents that have flared up in recent days point to the need for some real drastic movement in the DDR process and in the other issues that engender current dissatisfaction among the populace. I can really comment on the points regarding foreign contracts except to say it rings true given the current governments reluctance to make any significant decisions, especially regarding past or future issues of money. The Hefter piece also sounds a bridge too far given al-Keeb\'s disposition. But I do agree that it is not too late if this government can just organize itself and take some fundamental decisions to i mprove liquidity, get the real war-wounded good treatment and push the MOD and MOI to speed up the DDR process. Interested, as always, in your views. SOURCE. Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul ?late spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and','Libya infoFYI B5 The Benghazi protestors appear to be a pastiche of different groups of disaffected people including war-wounded, martyrs\' families, transparency and accountability demendeurs, and those who believe the east is once again being neglected. So the source of this report attributing the whole thing to war-wounded does not jive, although they may have been the ones who carried out the violent acts. The Belhaj bogeyman is a bit overplayed-no doubt his military influence has waned but he does remain a player ?one of many ?looking to make political gain in this new environment The proposition that he is just lying in waiting to take advantage of the current stability to move in and establish an Islamic state appears a bit exaggerated. Minister of Labor Rajbani (who has his own axes to grind) said there is now a group of six ministers (I need to clarify whether this is with al-Keeb\'s knowelcige or not) who are serving as the \"cohones\" of the cabinet and taking decisions the others won\'t al-Keeb Is proceding cautiously (that is his strength and weakness) and that is the problem- this is really the time for a \"war-time\" cabinet not the cautious approach he appears to be taking does not suit this volatile time Let\'s see what the meeting today between the NTC and the government produces?the benghazi protests, the Bani Walid conflict and the various other incidents that have flared up in recent days point to the need for some real drastic movement in the DDR process and in the other issues that engender current dissatisfaction among the populace. I can really comment on the points regarding foreign contracts except to say it rings true given the current governments reluctance to make any significant decisions, especially regarding past or future issues of money. The Hefter piece also sounds a bridge too far given al-Keeb\'s disposition. But I do agree that it is not too late if this government can just organize itself and take some fundamental decisions to i mprove liquidity, get the real war-wounded good treatment and push the MOD and MOI to speed up the DDR process. Interested, as always, in your views. SOURCE. Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul ?late spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Alfred_Hefter',4,1,'262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Alfred_Hefter',4,1,'263 - C05739869.txt','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Algiers',1,1,'2907 - C05764670.txt','Age discrim suitFYI B6 This is what we know: Bloomberg News contacted the Department\'s press office on Friday afternoon about an age discrimination suit that was supposedly filed on Friday in the federal district court for DC. We do not yet have a copy of the complaint and we do not know as yet whether the US Attorney\'s Office has in fact been served (an AUSA contact of ours did confirm that a complaint was filed with the clerk of the court). The details are also sketchy, but the complaint was apparently filed by an FSO. According to the inquiry that came in from the press office, apparently alleges that she was the top pick for a position at our Embassy in Algiers, but that she was denied the position by HR because of her age. This complaint was filed directly in district court neither S/OCR nor our office have any record of an administrative complaint being filed. Our usual practice is not to comment publicly about matters in litigation. If a complaint has in fact been filed, we should have it sometime tomorrow, and can send you an info memo with more details. But this is all we know right now. Harold On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 4:26 PM, Mills, Cheryl D <MillsCD@state.gov> wrote: Can you give me more info on the suit filed against the dept and secretary re age discrim? Thx Harold Hon *u Koh','Age discrim suitFYI B6 This is what we know: Bloomberg News contacted the Department\'s press office on Friday afternoon about an age discrimination suit that was supposedly filed on Friday in the federal district court for DC. We do not yet have a copy of the complaint and we do not know as yet whether the US Attorney\'s Office has in fact been served (an AUSA contact of ours did confirm that a complaint was filed with the clerk of the court). The details are also sketchy, but the complaint was apparently filed by an FSO. According to the inquiry that came in from the press office, apparently alleges that she was the top pick for a position at our Embassy in Algiers, but that she was denied the position by HR because of her age. This complaint was filed directly in district court; neither S/OCR nor our office have any record of an administrative complaint being filed. Our usual practice is not to comment publicly about matters in litigation. If a complaint has in fact been filed, we should have it sometime tomorrow, and can send you an info memo with more details. But this is all we know right now. Harold On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 4:26 PM, Mills, Cheryl D <MillsCD@state.gov> wrote: Can you give me more info on the suit filed against the dept and secretary re age discrim? Thx Harold Hon *u Koh'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Alien_(law)',1,1,'150 - C05739735.txt','Video shows Libyans helping rescue US ambassador after attack (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - An amateur video appears to show Libyans trying to rescue U.S. ambassador Christopher Stevens from a room filled with smoke at the U.S. mission where he was found unconscious after last week\'s attack by a mob protesting against a film that denigrates the Prophet Mohammad. The video,, which appeared on the interne and a copy of which was obtained by Reuters in Benghazi, confirms reports that suggested the U.S. envoy died of asphyxiation after the building caught fire. The footage also sheds new light on the circumstances of the ambassador\'s death, apparently showing for the first time that some of the people who forced their way into the U.S. compound later tried to rescue Stevens after they found him lying alone, with no security detail, in one of the rooms in the building. The video shows a group of young men who had earlier stormed the compound telling other protesters by the light of torches and mobile phones that they had found someone who appeared to be a foreigner lying on the floor. There is someone inside He is a foreigner, he is a foreigner. Take him out, said one man, shouting for help. Bring him out, man! Bring him out, another said. The man is alive. Bring him out, man. Bring him out, said a third. Alive, Alive! God is Greatest, the crowd cried. Someone called for a car. Make space, is there someone who is a medic around? Anyone who can get a car quickly? another man can be heard saying. Stevens and three other embassy staff died when gunmen attacked the U.S. consulate and a safe house in the eastern Libyan city on Tuesday night. The attackers were part of a crowd blaming America for a film they said insulted the Prophet Mohammad. Security personnel were separated from Stevens during the attack, U.S. officials said, in the chaos of smoke and gunfire that ensued. The identity and motive of the attackers remain unclear. Activists who took part in the protest said the motive was rage at the video produced in California and which describes the Prophet as a homosexual and','Video shows Libyans helping rescue US ambassador after attack (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - An amateur video appears to show Libyans trying to rescue U.S. ambassador Christopher Stevens from a room filled with smoke at the U.S. mission where he was found unconscious after last week\'s attack by a mob protesting against a film that denigrates the Prophet Mohammad. The video,, which appeared on the interne and a copy of which was obtained by Reuters in Benghazi, confirms reports that suggested the U.S. envoy died of asphyxiation after the building caught fire. The footage also sheds new light on the circumstances of the ambassador\'s death, apparently showing for the first time that some of the people who forced their way into the U.S. compound later tried to rescue Stevens after they found him lying alone, with no security detail, in one of the rooms in the building. The video shows a group of young men who had earlier stormed the compound telling other protesters by the light of torches and mobile phones that they had found someone who appeared to be a foreigner lying on the floor. \"There is someone inside He is a foreigner, he is a foreigner. Take him out,\" said one man, shouting for help. \"Bring him out, man! Bring him out,\" another said. \"The man is alive. Bring him out, man. Bring him out,\" said a third. \"Alive, Alive! God is Greatest,\" the crowd cried. Someone called for a car. \"Make space, is there someone who is a medic around? Anyone who can get a car quickly?\" another man can be heard saying. Stevens and three other embassy staff died when gunmen attacked the U.S. consulate and a safe house in the eastern Libyan city on Tuesday night. The attackers were part of a crowd blaming America for a film they said insulted the Prophet Mohammad. Security personnel were separated from Stevens during the attack, U.S. officials said, in the chaos of smoke and gunfire that ensued. The identity and motive of the attackers remain unclear. Activists who took part in the protest said the motive was rage at the video produced in California and which describes the Prophet as a homosexual and'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Alistair_Darling',1,1,'1742 - C05761802.txt','couple things on reshuffleAlan Johnson is named Home Secretary. He was considered the only possible alternative to Gordon, a bland, competent, Blairite, consensus choice. Johnson taking Home Secretary in effect puts an end to the coup attempt. Alistair Darling is kept as Chancellor. Ed Balls, Gordon\'s close adviser, was considered a bridge too far given Gordon\'s weakness now. But with Purnell\'s resignation Gordon named Balls\' wife, Yvette Cooper to Purnell\'s job at Work and Pensions Ministry. More later... Sid Mortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree@','couple things on reshuffleAlan Johnson is named Home Secretary. He was considered the only possible alternative to Gordon, a bland, competent, Blairite, consensus choice. Johnson taking Home Secretary in effect puts an end to the coup attempt. Alistair Darling is kept as Chancellor. Ed Balls, Gordon\'s close adviser, was considered a bridge too far given Gordon\'s weakness now. But with Purnell\'s resignation Gordon named Balls\' wife, Yvette Cooper to Purnell\'s job at Work and Pensions Ministry. More later... Sid Mortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree@'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ali_Abdullah_Saleh',1,1,'181 - C05739774.txt','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ali_Ansari',1,1,'1923 - C05762461.txt','Best analysis so far of Iranian vote. SidYesterday, June 21, Chatham House in UK published a detailed study of the Iranian vote, concluding from close analysis that the election results were a fraud. This is the most definitive objective analysis so far. Sid http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files/14234_iranelection0609.pdf This paper is published by Chatham House and the Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Preliminary Analysis of the Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election Editor: Professor Ali Ansari, Director, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House author, \'Iran, Islam and Democracy\' Research and Analysis: Daniel Berman and Thomas Rintoul, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews 21 June 2009 Chatham House is independent and owes no allegiance to government or to any political body. It does not hold opinions of its own the views expressed in this text are the responsibility of the authors. This document is issued on the understanding that if any extract is used, the authors and Chatham House should be credited, preferably with the date of the publication. Preliminary Analysis of Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election www.chathamhouse.org.uk 2 Executive Summary Working from the province by province breakdowns of the 2009 and 2005 results, released by the Iranian Ministry of Interior, and from the 2006 census as published by the official Statistical Centre of Iran, the following observations about the official data and the debates surrounding it can be made. ?In two conservative provinces, Mazandaran and Yazd, a turnout of more than 100% was recorded. ?At a provincial level, there is no correlation between the increased turnout and the swing to Ahmadinejad. This challenges the notion that Ahmadinejad\'s victory was due to the massive participation of a previously silent conservative majority. ?In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all former','Best analysis so far of Iranian vote. SidYesterday, June 21, Chatham House in UK published a detailed study of the Iranian vote, concluding from close analysis that the election results were a fraud. This is the most definitive objective analysis so far. Sid http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files/14234_iranelection0609.pdf This paper is published by Chatham House and the Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Preliminary Analysis of the Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election Editor: Professor Ali Ansari, Director, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews; Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House; author, \'Iran, Islam and Democracy\' Research and Analysis: Daniel Berman and Thomas Rintoul, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews 21 June 2009 Chatham House is independent and owes no allegiance to government or to any political body. It does not hold opinions of its own; the views expressed in this text are the responsibility of the authors. This document is issued on the understanding that if any extract is used, the authors and Chatham House should be credited, preferably with the date of the publication. Preliminary Analysis of Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election www.chathamhouse.org.uk 2 Executive Summary Working from the province by province breakdowns of the 2009 and 2005 results, released by the Iranian Ministry of Interior, and from the 2006 census as published by the official Statistical Centre of Iran, the following observations about the official data and the debates surrounding it can be made. ?In two conservative provinces, Mazandaran and Yazd, a turnout of more than 100% was recorded. ?At a provincial level, there is no correlation between the increased turnout and the swing to Ahmadinejad. This challenges the notion that Ahmadinejad\'s victory was due to the massive participation of a previously silent conservative majority. ?In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all former'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Ali_Tarhouni',6,1,'105 - C05739681.txt','Stevens updateSecurity: Today\'s focus is on the security situation in Benghazi. There is new local reporting that hotels are being targeted. The INC conducted a raid on a house/storage facility and found and arrested an Egyptian cell reportedly there for the purpose of attacking hotels. It is believed they were connected to the cell arrested last week, and that Interrogation of those arrested earlier led to this round of arrests. Ahmed Qadafadarn, cousin of Qadhafi who was envoy to Egypt (and was rumored to have defected), is purportedly the funder and organizer of this cell. CA updated its travel guidance to tell travelers to stay away from the Fadihi Hotel. Stevens will inform the INC this afternoon. [NOTE: for your reference, I appended the new WM at the end of this email.] Stevens will be meeting with MFA in one hour and will make a written request for better security at the hotel and for better security-related coordination. He still feels comfortable in the hotel. They are looking into the idea of moving into a villa, but that is some way off. Need to consider resource requirements (would need TDY\'er with authority to sign lease, hire local guards, etc.). Based on discussion with DS yesterday, the hotel remains the safest location. Stevens will continue to work to have the TNC post more people outside and beef up security presence. They have a good set back and are way off the ground. Flights: Stevens checked with head of the airport. There are no regular humanitarian or other flights, however, there are flights coming in and the airport could support an air bridge if any country wanted to sat one up. Stevens will see his European counterparts this afternoon and will ask how they are bringing in their people and whether we can be part of it. - Trip to Rome: Stevens doesn\'t know yet if Jai is going to Rome. As of now, he\'s inclined not to go but he might change his mind. If the Department thinks he ought to go, Stevens can pass that message. As it stands now Mahmoud Jabril and All Tarhouni will be going. Misrata: Stevens spoke with Brig. Gen. Hassi re Misrata. The general was pretty dear that the ostensible move by Qadhafi forces out of the area is a ruse. They are withdrawing troops so they won\'t be hit by NATO, but will send them back in in civilian clothing so they can continue killing that way. Hassi said the assertion Qadhafi would leave to the tribes to resolve was ridiculous because there are no armed tribes around.','Stevens updateSecurity: Today\'s focus is on the security situation in Benghazi. There is new local reporting that hotels are being targeted. The INC conducted a raid on a house/storage facility and found and arrested an Egyptian cell reportedly there for the purpose of attacking hotels. It is believed they were connected to the cell arrested last week, and that Interrogation of those arrested earlier led to this round of arrests. Ahmed Qadafadarn, cousin of Qadhafi who was envoy to Egypt (and was rumored to have defected), is purportedly the funder and organizer of this cell. CA updated its travel guidance to tell travelers to stay away from the Fadihi Hotel. Stevens will inform the INC this afternoon. [NOTE: for your reference, I appended the new WM at the end of this email.] Stevens will be meeting with MFA in one hour and will make a written request for better security at the hotel and for better security-related coordination. He still feels comfortable in the hotel. They are looking into the idea of moving into a villa, but that is some way off. Need to consider resource requirements (would need TDY\'er with authority to sign lease, hire local guards, etc.). Based on discussion with DS yesterday, the hotel remains the safest location. Stevens will continue to work to have the TNC post more people outside and beef up security presence. They have a good set back and are way off the ground. Flights: Stevens checked with head of the airport. There are no regular humanitarian or other flights, however, there are flights coming in and the airport could support an air bridge if any country wanted to sat one up. Stevens will see his European counterparts this afternoon and will ask how they are bringing in their people and whether we can be part of it. - Trip to Rome: Stevens doesn\'t know yet if Jai is going to Rome. As of now, he\'s inclined not to go but he might change his mind. If the Department thinks he ought to go, Stevens can pass that message. As it stands now Mahmoud Jabril and All Tarhouni will be going. Misrata: Stevens spoke with Brig. Gen. Hassi re Misrata. The general was pretty dear that the ostensible move by Qadhafi forces out of the area is a ruse. They are withdrawing troops so they won\'t be hit by NATO, but will send them back in in civilian clothing so they can continue killing that way. Hassi said the assertion Qadhafi would leave to the tribes to resolve was ridiculous because there are no armed tribes around.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Ali_Tarhouni',6,1,'147 - C05739732.txt','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed Operation Mermaid Dawn, the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed \"Operation Mermaid Dawn,\" the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli; Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Ali_Tarhouni',6,1,'151 - C05739736.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Afi Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhaii regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp. addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the TNC). Ile said this would bring the US even more goodwill than it has already earned here.','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Afi Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhaii regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp. addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the TNC). Ile said this would bring the US even more goodwill than it has already earned here.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Ali_Tarhouni',6,1,'156 - C05739742.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local) FVV: Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Sail al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the INC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC.\' leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the INC). He said this would bring tlie US even more goodwill than it has already earned bore','Benghazi update (1200 local) FVV: Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Sail al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the INC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC.\' leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the INC). He said this would bring tlie US even more goodwill than it has already earned bore'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Ali_Tarhouni',6,1,'158 - C05739745.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last nigh urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the mic (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli.','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last nigh urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the mic (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Ali_Tarhouni',6,1,'160 - C05739748.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Already working on it with Eric S., Jeremy B., and NSS. Can we arrange shipments of what\'s requested? Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? INC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding Clem, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting','Benghazi update (1200 local)Already working on it with Eric S., Jeremy B., and NSS. Can we arrange shipments of what\'s requested? Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? INC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding Clem, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Allah',1,1,'29 - C05739590.txt','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation, is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by we. From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger, theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled Innocence of Muslims) by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different we. From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere. Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published asThis Is Water, novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the natural, basic self-centeredness that puts me at the center of the world. This unconscious default setting fosters the sort of blind certainty that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that default setting ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of \"The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation,\" is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by \"we.\" From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, \"There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger,\" theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled \"Innocence of Muslims\") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different \"we.\" From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, \"I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere.\" \"Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet,\" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. \"The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.\" In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as\"This Is Water,\" novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the \"natural, basic self-centeredness\" that puts \"me\" at the center of the world. This unconscious \"default setting\" fosters the sort of \"blind certainty\" that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that \"default setting\" ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Allenby_Bridge',1,1,'3482 - C05766101.txt','Abu MazenWill do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. We have dismantled hundreds of roadblocks and checkpoints, extended the hours of operation on the Allenby Bridge and removed bureaucratic obstacles to Palestinian economic development. These actions have helped spur a surge, a boom, in the Palestinian economy. At the same time, the security environment has improved thanks both to the efforts of the IDF and to the efforts of better trained PA security forces. Now we wish to add to this improved economic and security climate meaningful political negotiations. I have already said that we will not build new settlements and that we would not expropriate additional land for existing settlements. I said we would also restrain settlement activity, and that\'s exactly what we decided to do today. I promised to enable normal life to continue for the three hundred thousand Israeli citizens, our brothers and sisters, who live in Judea and Samaria. That is why this suspension will not affect construction currently underway. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. Netanyahu gave a press conference a few hours ago. I\'ve seen plenty of his quotes in stories. Let me see if I can find transcript. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?','Abu MazenWill do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. We have dismantled hundreds of roadblocks and checkpoints, extended the hours of operation on the Allenby Bridge and removed bureaucratic obstacles to Palestinian economic development. These actions have helped spur a surge, a boom, in the Palestinian economy. At the same time, the security environment has improved thanks both to the efforts of the IDF and to the efforts of better trained PA security forces. Now we wish to add to this improved economic and security climate meaningful political negotiations. I have already said that we will not build new settlements and that we would not expropriate additional land for existing settlements. I said we would also restrain settlement activity, and that\'s exactly what we decided to do today. I promised to enable normal life to continue for the three hundred thousand Israeli citizens, our brothers and sisters, who live in Judea and Samaria. That is why this suspension will not affect construction currently underway. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. Netanyahu gave a press conference a few hours ago. I\'ve seen plenty of his quotes in stories. Let me see if I can find transcript. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Allen_Boyd',1,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Allen_Shapiro',1,1,'1676 - C05761605.txt','AJS Hearing Highlights* Miguel: Andrew did great this afternoon. FYI, Lowey delivered HRC\'s statement. Very well received. * Richard Fontaine: Andrew is not even rocking - just tapping his foot. Did y\'all train him for.this or something?? And half the room are Shapiros, it\'s like his friggin Bahr Mitzvah. * Former NSC staffer Michael Allen: Shapiro son removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway. * Mike Feldman: Jon Lovett removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway. * Laurie Rubiner: Jim Webb arrives, looks typically angry. * Derek Chollet: Shapiro comes out strong against piracy. Bold stand. * Jon Lovett: Jeanne Shaheen listening very closely. Barbara Boxer is distracted. The other anonymous old men on dais seem confused and unsure where they are. Hearing concludes at 3:33:43 PM EDT','AJS Hearing Highlights* Miguel: \"Andrew did great this afternoon. FYI, Lowey delivered HRC\'s statement. Very well received.\" * Richard Fontaine: \"Andrew is not even rocking - just tapping his foot. Did y\'all train him for.this or something?? And half the room are Shapiros, it\'s like his friggin Bahr Mitzvah.\" * Former NSC staffer Michael Allen: \"Shapiro son removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway.\" * Mike Feldman: \"Jon Lovett removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway.\" * Laurie Rubiner: \"Jim Webb arrives, looks typically angry.\" * Derek Chollet: \"Shapiro comes out strong against piracy. Bold stand.\" * Jon Lovett: \"Jeanne Shaheen listening very closely. Barbara Boxer is distracted. The other anonymous old men on dais seem confused and unsure where they are.\" Hearing concludes at 3:33:43 PM EDT'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'All_caps',1,1,'1371 - C05760817.txt','Durban Statement - Draft [REVISED] Durban Statement - DraftMy revisions in text in caps (or brackets for deletions) ? sending to them once we speak shortly. Cd m STATEMENT BY ROBERT WOOD, ACTING SPOKESMAN Durban Review Conference: U.S. Position [end] Cheryl, In Saturday, 10 and USUN further developed the draft Durban statement. Earlier! sent you elements of text I attach the latest draft for you. Susan Rice has cleared. Please send us any edits or comments in ALL CAPS. We would prepare the draft to be issued Monday. Esther [begin] 41','Durban Statement - Draft [REVISED] Durban Statement - DraftMy revisions in text in caps (or brackets for deletions) ? sending to them once we speak shortly. Cd m STATEMENT BY ROBERT WOOD, ACTING SPOKESMAN Durban Review Conference: U.S. Position [end] Cheryl, In Saturday, 10 and USUN further developed the draft Durban statement. Earlier! sent you elements of text; I attach the latest draft for you. Susan Rice has cleared. Please send us any edits or comments in ALL CAPS. We would prepare the draft to be issued Monday. Esther [begin] 41'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'All_Your_Own',1,1,'2525 - C05763949.txt','FeedbackWhenever you do something big on TV we all hear from lots of folks saying you did great. But this time is noticeably different. First, people across the spectrum - DC insiders, reporters, staff, ex-staff, friends of friends, WH folks, etc - were blown away. Second, people were REALLY moved by the last segment, three people even told me they teared up. I\'m guessing and hoping you hear this directly from random folks in the coming days. And I think because it\'s been a lousy couple of weeks for the Admin, with mixed messages and bad news, coupled with many people seeing you for the first time for an extended period talking about the job and your relationship with the President, and that combo was probably the most powerful reminder since your speech in Denver that you\'re in a class all your own (including the President who became enmeshed in the Gates incident) That you didn\'t wait for the envoy question was key, you turned it into a strength. What you said about the President and how you said it, one can\'t help but think how much of a team player you are and how remarkably you\'ve adapted to the role. You were definitely on your game. You either threw a perfect game - or at least a no hitter. So this couldn\'t have gone better, achieved everything we needed to times 10, and comes on the heels of a great 10 days. Will be interesting to see the storyline that emanates from this. Because there was no substantive news, it\'ll be a focus on style especially saving Biden.','FeedbackWhenever you do something big on TV we all hear from lots of folks saying you did great. But this time is noticeably different. First, people across the spectrum - DC insiders, reporters, staff, ex-staff, friends of friends, WH folks, etc - were blown away. Second, people were REALLY moved by the last segment, three people even told me they teared up. I\'m guessing and hoping you hear this directly from random folks in the coming days. And I think because it\'s been a lousy couple of weeks for the Admin, with mixed messages and bad news, coupled with many people seeing you for the first time for an extended period talking about the job and your relationship with the President, and that combo was probably the most powerful reminder since your speech in Denver that you\'re in a class all your own (including the President who became enmeshed in the Gates incident) That you didn\'t wait for the envoy question was key, you turned it into a strength. What you said about the President and how you said it, one can\'t help but think how much of a team player you are and how remarkably you\'ve adapted to the role. You were definitely on your game. You either threw a perfect game - or at least a no hitter. So this couldn\'t have gone better, achieved everything we needed to times 10, and comes on the heels of a great 10 days. Will be interesting to see the storyline that emanates from this. Because there was no substantive news, it\'ll be a focus on style especially saving Biden.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Aloysius_Michael_Sullivan',1,1,'2156 - C05762842.txt','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2 - JIM KENNEDY\'S EDITS 2009-07-10 AS speech 2 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2a.doc Jim\'s comments on the same draft ? also in track changes in text. cdm hi jake - here\'s a tracked changes version as well as a clean one... On Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 9:42 AM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: I think you\'ll find this draft much better. But it can still use you! I will try to give it a polish (as they say out here in hollywood). I haven\'t looked at this latest draft yet, but i did think the earlier version lacked a kind of narrative flow (and hadn\'t had time to fully engage over the 4th) . don\'t know if it will help but wil try. On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 8:28 PM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: Hi Jim. Here is where things stand. It\'s now in hrc\'s hands. Would love it if you could go thru and sleeken/sharpen it. Needs a lot of it.','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2 - JIM KENNEDY\'S EDITS 2009-07-10 AS speech 2 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2a.doc Jim\'s comments on the same draft ? also in track changes in text. cdm hi jake - here\'s a tracked changes version as well as a clean one... On Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 9:42 AM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: I think you\'ll find this draft much better. But it can still use you! I will try to give it a \"polish\" (as they say out here in hollywood). I haven\'t looked at this latest draft yet, but i did think the earlier version lacked a kind of \"narrative\" flow (and hadn\'t had time to fully engage over the 4th) . don\'t know if it will help but wil try. On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 8:28 PM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: Hi Jim. Here is where things stand. It\'s now in hrc\'s hands. Would love it if you could go thru and sleeken/sharpen it. Needs a lot of it.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'ALROSA',3,1,'2539 - C05763982.txt','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633 77','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633 77'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'ALROSA',3,1,'2549 - C05764000.txt','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'ALROSA',3,1,'2559 - C05764022.txt','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIACheryl: The Russians are trying to cash in on Angola\'s upside potential. With the Angola\'s oil and mineral wealth, as well as its vast agricultural potential, the Russians see dollars signs in their eyes. I hope some American companies, backed up with OPIC and Ex-Im Bank guarantees and loans, will go in to build housing and other infrastructure. Johnnie FYI ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIACheryl: The Russians are trying to cash in on Angola\'s upside potential. With the Angola\'s oil and mineral wealth, as well as its vast agricultural potential, the Russians see dollars signs in their eyes. I hope some American companies, backed up with OPIC and Ex-Im Bank guarantees and loans, will go in to build housing and other infrastructure. Johnnie FYI ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Alumnus',1,1,'3316 - C05765835.txt','Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni Awards Luncheon on Dec10. Attachments: Kevin Conlon.vcf Thought you might want to know that our Kevbo is being honored at Chicago-Kent College of Law-- distinguished alum that he is. Anyway, just found out this morning and, of course, not from Kevin. Betsy On behalf of the Chicago-Kent Alumni Board of Directors, we invite you to join us at the 2009 Alumni Awards & Recognition Luncheon. The event honors this year\'s Alumni Award recipients as well our alumni and friends who volunteered for the law school over the past year. Thursday, December 10, 2009 Reception: 11:30 a.m. ? Luncheon: 12:00 p.m. The Standard Club 320 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604 RSVP to alumskentlaw.edu by Tuesday, December 8, 2009.','Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni Awards Luncheon on Dec10. Attachments: Kevin Conlon.vcf Thought you might want to know that our Kevbo is being honored at Chicago-Kent College of Law-- distinguished alum that he is. Anyway, just found out this morning and, of course, not from Kevin. Betsy On behalf of the Chicago-Kent Alumni Board of Directors, we invite you to join us at the 2009 Alumni Awards & Recognition Luncheon. The event honors this year\'s Alumni Award recipients as well our alumni and friends who volunteered for the law school over the past year. Thursday, December 10, 2009 Reception: 11:30 a.m. ? Luncheon: 12:00 p.m. The Standard Club 320 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604 RSVP to alumskentlaw.edu by Tuesday, December 8, 2009.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Álvaro_Uribe',4,1,'2029 - C05762658.txt','Uribe toniteColombian president alvaro uribe just called through ops. Said he\'s available anytime tonite to talk. Am trying to track down points for you from tom/jake but since u r seeing zelaya tomorrow, I assume u want to do this tonite? 96','Uribe toniteColombian president alvaro uribe just called through ops. Said he\'s available anytime tonite to talk. Am trying to track down points for you from tom/jake but since u r seeing zelaya tomorrow, I assume u want to do this tonite? 96'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Álvaro_Uribe',4,1,'2030 - C05762659.txt','Uribe toniteZelaya tentatively on for 1 (but we understand it might fall thru) but we are currently planning on it. Uribe is asking to talk to you. He\'s available the rest of the evening and we can also do tomorrow morning but he didn\'t confirm availability for tomorrow. I\'ve asked tom and jake for points for u. Did he ask to speak to me? I didn\'t reach out to him but I\'m willing to talk once I get points. Is Zelaya confirmed for tomorrow? I didn\'t see him on schedule so did it just happen? Colombian president alvaro uribe just called through ops. Said he\'s available anytime tonite to talk. Am trying to track down points for you from tom/jake but since u r seeing zelaya tomorrow, I assume u want to do this tonite? 97','Uribe toniteZelaya tentatively on for 1 (but we understand it might fall thru) but we are currently planning on it. Uribe is asking to talk to you. He\'s available the rest of the evening and we can also do tomorrow morning but he didn\'t confirm availability for tomorrow. I\'ve asked tom and jake for points for u. Did he ask to speak to me? I didn\'t reach out to him but I\'m willing to talk once I get points. Is Zelaya confirmed for tomorrow? I didn\'t see him on schedule so did it just happen? Colombian president alvaro uribe just called through ops. Said he\'s available anytime tonite to talk. Am trying to track down points for you from tom/jake but since u r seeing zelaya tomorrow, I assume u want to do this tonite? 97'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Álvaro_Uribe',4,1,'2604 - C05764107.txt','Washington Post editorial: An Open Hand That Weakens ChavezFYI I think S will like this piece about our policy in the region. We backgrounded extensively for it, but Schumacher-Matos leans this way in any case. Best, ck Editorial An Open Hand That Weakens Chavez Edward Schumacher-Matos 21 August 2009 The Washington Post A25 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is a liar and a troublemaker. Congressmen and columnists can say this, but President Obama is correct not to do so, even though his critics want a tougher U.S. policy against the Venezuelan. A testament to the success of diplomatic finesse is that Chavez and his pan-regional socialist dreams have been losing ground in Latin America since the inauguration of Obama and his appointment of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. In the past week alone, two Chavez allies have broken ranks. Ecuador and Venezuela were teamed against neighboring Colombia over a guerrilla war there. But Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa has just accepted an olive branch offered by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.','Washington Post editorial: An Open Hand That Weakens ChavezFYI I think S will like this piece about our policy in the region. We backgrounded extensively for it, but Schumacher-Matos leans this way in any case. Best, ck Editorial An Open Hand That Weakens Chavez Edward Schumacher-Matos 21 August 2009 The Washington Post A25 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is a liar and a troublemaker. Congressmen and columnists can say this, but President Obama is correct not to do so, even though his critics want a tougher U.S. policy against the Venezuelan. A testament to the success of diplomatic finesse is that Chavez and his pan-regional socialist dreams have been losing ground in Latin America since the inauguration of Obama and his appointment of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. In the past week alone, two Chavez allies have broken ranks. Ecuador and Venezuela were teamed against neighboring Colombia over a guerrilla war there. But Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa has just accepted an olive branch offered by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Álvaro_Uribe',4,1,'2847 - C05764568.txt','Col DCA letterAttachments: Demarche-letter Prior to Aug 28 UNASUR Summit 8-21-09.doc Attached and enclosed below is the demarche and letter that went out, reflecting your comments. SUBJECT: DEMARCHE/LETTER PRIOR TO AUGUST 28 UNASUR SUMMIT REF: A. STATE 86734 B. STATE 82581 1.(SBU) This is an action request, see paras 4 - 6. 2.(SBU) On August 14, the USG and Colombian government provisionally agreed ad referendum to the text of a bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) (septel). We expect the final agreement may be signed in Bogota in about a month, following a final review by both sides. As noted in reftels, the DCA would permit the United States access to several Colombian military bases and facilitate effective bilateral cooperation on security matters in Colombia. It would not/not authorize establishment of any U.S. bases or ports, nor would it result in an overall increase in the number of U.S. military personnel or U.S.-citizen civilian contractors in Colombia. 3.(SBU) On August 18, the Secretary and Colombian FM Jaime Bermudez met in Washington to discuss the DCA, including the importance of coordinating our public affairs and diplomatic strategies (septel to follow). There is some concern that the upcoming Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) summit would become a regional referendum on the DCA. Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will attend the summit provided that a full range of regional security matters can be discussed, not just the DCA. In this context, we are reaching out to selected UNASUR members to ask that they raise other regional security issues beyond the DCA. 4. (SBU) Action requested for Santiago, Asuncion, and Lima: that you find an opportunity prior to the August 28 summit to raise the importance of discussing the full range of regional security topics during the summit, and not merely the DCA, with appropriate high levels of host government. 265','Col DCA letterAttachments: Demarche-letter Prior to Aug 28 UNASUR Summit 8-21-09.doc Attached and enclosed below is the demarche and letter that went out, reflecting your comments. SUBJECT: DEMARCHE/LETTER PRIOR TO AUGUST 28 UNASUR SUMMIT REF: A. STATE 86734 B. STATE 82581 1.(SBU) This is an action request, see paras 4 - 6. 2.(SBU) On August 14, the USG and Colombian government provisionally agreed ad referendum to the text of a bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) (septel). We expect the final agreement may be signed in Bogota in about a month, following a final review by both sides. As noted in reftels, the DCA would permit the United States access to several Colombian military bases and facilitate effective bilateral cooperation on security matters in Colombia. It would not/not authorize establishment of any U.S. bases or ports, nor would it result in an overall increase in the number of U.S. military personnel or U.S.-citizen civilian contractors in Colombia. 3.(SBU) On August 18, the Secretary and Colombian FM Jaime Bermudez met in Washington to discuss the DCA, including the importance of coordinating our public affairs and diplomatic strategies (septel to follow). There is some concern that the upcoming Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) summit would become a regional referendum on the DCA. Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will attend the summit provided that a full range of regional security matters can be discussed, not just the DCA. In this context, we are reaching out to selected UNASUR members to ask that they raise other regional security issues beyond the DCA. 4. (SBU) Action requested for Santiago, Asuncion, and Lima: that you find an opportunity prior to the August 28 summit to raise the importance of discussing the full range of regional security topics during the summit, and not merely the DCA, with appropriate high levels of host government. 265'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Al_Arabiya',1,2,'1455 - C05761188.txt','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq. Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen. A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut. Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue. She said that many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance \"is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq.\" Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by \"visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen.\" A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that \"the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut.\" Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, \"Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue.\" She said that \"many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Al_Gore',2,1,'1381 - C05760838.txt','AIPACWith apologies for the delay in getting back to you on this, below are the key admin attendees at AIPAC conferences. For certain years in the 1990s, we\'re still looking for the participant lists. 2008: Rice spoke. 2007: Cheney spoke. 2006: Cheney spoke. 2005: Rice spoke. 2004: Bush spoke. 2002: Bush spoke. 2001: Powell spoke. 2000: Bush spoke. 1997: Gore and Albright spoke. 1996: President Clinton spoke. 1995: President Clinton spoke.','AIPACWith apologies for the delay in getting back to you on this, below are the key admin attendees at AIPAC conferences. For certain years in the 1990s, we\'re still looking for the participant lists. 2008: Rice spoke. 2007: Cheney spoke. 2006: Cheney spoke. 2005: Rice spoke. 2004: Bush spoke. 2002: Bush spoke. 2001: Powell spoke. 2000: Bush spoke. 1997: Gore and Albright spoke. 1996: President Clinton spoke. 1995: President Clinton spoke.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Al_Gore',2,1,'3184 - C05765255.txt','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, Going Rogue: An American Life. The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee, says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin. Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy, says Holland. But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally. In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president, say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did, he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, \"Going Rogue: An American Life.\" \"The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee,\" says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin.\" Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy,\" says Holland. \"But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.\"An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally.\" In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president,\" say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. \"Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did,\" he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Al_Jazeera',5,1,'151 - C05739736.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Afi Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhaii regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp. addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the TNC). Ile said this would bring the US even more goodwill than it has already earned here.','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Afi Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhaii regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp. addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the TNC). Ile said this would bring the US even more goodwill than it has already earned here.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Al_Jazeera',5,1,'156 - C05739742.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local) FVV: Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Sail al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the INC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC.\' leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the INC). He said this would bring tlie US even more goodwill than it has already earned bore','Benghazi update (1200 local) FVV: Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Sail al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the INC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC.\' leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the INC). He said this would bring tlie US even more goodwill than it has already earned bore'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Al_Jazeera',5,1,'158 - C05739745.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last nigh urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the mic (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli.','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last nigh urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the mic (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Al_Jazeera',5,1,'160 - C05739748.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Already working on it with Eric S., Jeremy B., and NSS. Can we arrange shipments of what\'s requested? Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? INC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding Clem, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting','Benghazi update (1200 local)Already working on it with Eric S., Jeremy B., and NSS. Can we arrange shipments of what\'s requested? Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? INC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding Clem, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Al_Jazeera',5,1,'3567 - C05766254.txt','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Amazing-Man_(Centaur_Publications)',2,1,'15 - C05739569.txt','Not a dry eye in NEAIncluding mine. Her remarks were really moving. Chriswas an amazing man. Such a huge loss. You know, I was in Libya before coming here and in my almost ten years, I have never worked with such a calm, cool headed, funny diplomat. Made it all seem really easy- even in one of the hardest places to work in the world. This is from the spokesperson in NEA. It\'s true.','Not a dry eye in NEAIncluding mine. Her remarks were really moving. Chriswas an amazing man. Such a huge loss. You know, I was in Libya before coming here and in my almost ten years, I have never worked with such a calm, cool headed, funny diplomat. Made it all seem really easy- even in one of the hardest places to work in the world. This is from the spokesperson in NEA. It\'s true.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Amazing-Man_(Centaur_Publications)',2,1,'184 - C05739778.txt','Not a dry eye in NEAPls print. Including mine. Her remarks were really moving. Chris was an amazing Man. Such a huge loss. You know, I was in Libya before coming here and in my almost ten years, i have never worked with such a calm, cool headed, funny diplomat. Made it all seem really easy- even in one of the hardest places to work in the world. Thx This is from the spokesperson in NEA. It\'s true. Please tell the Secretary how much her words meant to us down here. The statement was amazing and the delivery was so heartfelt and genuine. We\'re really blown away. Please thank her for us.','Not a dry eye in NEAPls print. Including mine. Her remarks were really moving. Chris was an amazing Man. Such a huge loss. You know, I was in Libya before coming here and in my almost ten years, i have never worked with such a calm, cool headed, funny diplomat. Made it all seem really easy- even in one of the hardest places to work in the world. Thx This is from the spokesperson in NEA. It\'s true. Please tell the Secretary how much her words meant to us down here. The statement was amazing and the delivery was so heartfelt and genuine. We\'re really blown away. Please thank her for us.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Amazon.com',1,1,'3120 - C05765048.txt','Phenom: Max is #10, now ahead of Glenn Beck #1 political and history book? ? /* non-sprited */ .ap_popover_unsprited .ap_body { background-image: url(http://g-ecx.images- amazon. com/images/G/01/j avascripts/lib/popover/images/poleft_17. V248144977_.png) } .appopover_unsprited .ap_body .ap_right { background-image: url(itp://g-ecx.images- amazon.corn/images/G/01/javascripts/lib/popover/images/po_right_17. V248144979_.png) } .appopover unsprited .ap_header .ap_left { background-image: url(htt? p://g-ecx.images- amazon.com7image s/G/01/j avascripts/lib/popover/images/po_topleft. V265110087_.png) .ap_popover unsprited .ap_header .ap_right { background-image: url(http://g-ecx.images- amazon.com7images/G/01/javascripts/lib/popover/images/po_top_right. 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It also requires rapid intervention in emerging crisis situations, such as potential regional conflict flashpoints in the Caucasus, Central Asia or the Balkans. The PermRep to the OSCE is also responsible for overseeing OSCE operations in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia, while overseeing a staff of 30 professionals in Vienna and an additional 50 Americans seconded to OSCE Missions and field offices spread from Tirana to Tashkent. The briefing memo endorsed by Secretary Clinton on Revitalizing the OSCE noted the importance of assigning a strong Ambassador to this key position -- a need that is only heightened as it appears the Organization is about to embark on a multi-year major strategic review and negotiation of principles and mechanisms to underpin European security architecture. Thus, the Ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the OSCE will also have to be very sensitive to negotiations and trends elsewhere in Europe, including in a bilateral US- Russian track, in NATO, and in US-EU relations, as well as overseeing negotiations to revive conventional arms control in the European theater. In-depth knowledge of the former Soviet Union region and Russian language skills are a major plus for the Permanent Representative, as this is a primary forum for interaction with Russia and Central Asian countries on a daily basis. Strong public speaking skills are also a must, as the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE is expected to speak on the record in hundreds of public statements each year on issues of concern to two different regional bureaus (EUR and SCA) and four functional bureaus (VCI, DRL, EB, and RPM). Wayne, Can you get me the position description, please. Marcie Can someone get me soonest, today, a position description for the US Amb to OSCE . And a paragraph or two on Thanks pat','OSCECheryl Additional info Regards pat The OSCE\'s broad geographical coverage and the span of issues ranging from technical arms control treaties to foreign policy and human rights challenges in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia requires in-depth knowledge of all aspects of American foreign policy, plus an ability to respond to rapidly changing circumstances during open mutlilateral debates and in negotiations on international agreement and treaties. It also requires rapid intervention in emerging crisis situations, such as potential regional conflict flashpoints in the Caucasus, Central Asia or the Balkans. The PermRep to the OSCE is also responsible for overseeing OSCE operations in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia, while overseeing a staff of 30 professionals in Vienna and an additional 50 Americans seconded to OSCE Missions and field offices spread from Tirana to Tashkent. The briefing memo endorsed by Secretary Clinton on \"Revitalizing the OSCE\" noted the importance of assigning a strong Ambassador to this key position -- a need that is only heightened as it appears the Organization is about to embark on a multi-year major strategic review and negotiation of principles and mechanisms to underpin European security architecture. Thus, the Ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the OSCE will also have to be very sensitive to negotiations and trends elsewhere in Europe, including in a bilateral US- Russian track, in NATO, and in US-EU relations, as well as overseeing negotiations to revive conventional arms control in the European theater. In-depth knowledge of the former Soviet Union region and Russian language skills are a major plus for the Permanent Representative, as this is a primary forum for interaction with Russia and Central Asian countries on a daily basis. Strong public speaking skills are also a must, as the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE is expected to speak on the record in hundreds of public statements each year on issues of concern to two different regional bureaus (EUR and SCA) and four functional bureaus (VCI, DRL, EB, and RPM). Wayne, Can you get me the position description, please. Marcie Can someone get me soonest, today, a position description for the US Amb to OSCE . And a paragraph or two on Thanks pat'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Ambassador',4,1,'2052 - C05762695.txt','nominees updateThe SFRC reported out all of the following nominees yesterday. We will try to push as many of these through the Senate today, if at all possible. NOMINATIONS: 1. Christopher William Dell to be Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo, 2. Nancy J. Powell to be Director General of the Foreign Service 3. Capricia Penavic Marshall to be Chief of Protocol, and to have the rank of Ambassador during her tenure of service 4. Maria Otero to be Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs 5. Philip L. Verveer for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Communications and Information Policy in the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs and U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy 6. The Honorable Laurie Susan Fulton to be Ambassador to Denmark 1nq','nominees updateThe SFRC reported out all of the following nominees yesterday. We will try to push as many of these through the Senate today, if at all possible. NOMINATIONS: 1. Christopher William Dell to be Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo, 2. Nancy J. Powell to be Director General of the Foreign Service 3. Capricia Penavic Marshall to be Chief of Protocol, and to have the rank of Ambassador during her tenure of service 4. Maria Otero to be Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs 5. Philip L. Verveer for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Communications and Information Policy in the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs and U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy 6. The Honorable Laurie Susan Fulton to be Ambassador to Denmark 1nq'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Ambassador',4,1,'2207 - C05762909.txt','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesAccording to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the President. U.S. Ambassador Llorens has received the same report in conversations with Zelaya\'s personal secretary. Embassy Tegucigalpa is convening their EAC. 91','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesAccording to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the President. U.S. Ambassador Llorens has received the same report in conversations with Zelaya\'s personal secretary. Embassy Tegucigalpa is convening their EAC. 91'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ambassador-at-Large',3,1,'1298 - C05760685.txt','Nominees ConfirmedFYI Just a couple of minutes ago, the Senate confirmed the following nominees: Cal. #37 ? Timothy Geithner to be Governor of the IMF, etc. Cal. #38 ? Richard Verma to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Leg Affairs Cal. #39 ? Esther Brimmer to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Intl Organization Affairs Cal. #41 ? Rose Gottemoeller to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Verification Cal. #42 ? Karl Eikenberry to be Ambassador to Afghanistan Cal. #44 ? Melanne Verveer to be Ambassador at Large for Women\'s Global Affairs Neither Chris Hill nor Phil Gordon. were confirmed this time around. Leader Reid explained that a vote on Hill\'s nomination will occur when the Senate reconvenes on Monday, April 20th. We need to find out more on the status of Gordon\'s nomination. Thanks. 33','Nominees ConfirmedFYI Just a couple of minutes ago, the Senate confirmed the following nominees: Cal. #37 ? Timothy Geithner to be Governor of the IMF, etc. Cal. #38 ? Richard Verma to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Leg Affairs Cal. #39 ? Esther Brimmer to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Intl Organization Affairs Cal. #41 ? Rose Gottemoeller to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Verification Cal. #42 ? Karl Eikenberry to be Ambassador to Afghanistan Cal. #44 ? Melanne Verveer to be Ambassador at Large for Women\'s Global Affairs Neither Chris Hill nor Phil Gordon. were confirmed this time around. Leader Reid explained that a vote on Hill\'s nomination will occur when the Senate reconvenes on Monday, April 20th. We need to find out more on the status of Gordon\'s nomination. Thanks. 33'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ambassador-at-Large',3,1,'1912 - C05762436.txt','Good news!Yeah! Hi guys ? Just wanted to share the exciting news that Andrew Shapiro was confirmed today as Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs! Also confirmed today: Bonnie D. Jenkins for Coordinator for Threat Reduction Programs (with the Rank of Ambassador), Eric Goosby for Ambassador at Large and Global AIDS Coordinator, and Eric P. Schwartz for Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees and Migration. Congrats! Caroline 21','Good news!Yeah! Hi guys ? Just wanted to share the exciting news that Andrew Shapiro was confirmed today as Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs! Also confirmed today: Bonnie D. Jenkins for Coordinator for Threat Reduction Programs (with the Rank of Ambassador), Eric Goosby for Ambassador at Large and Global AIDS Coordinator, and Eric P. Schwartz for Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees and Migration. Congrats! Caroline 21'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ambassador-at-Large',3,1,'2148 - C05762825.txt','Nominations TodayFyi FYI The following were nominated today: Daniel Benjamin, Coordinator for Counterterrorism, with rank of Ambassador at Large Robert Blake, Assistant Secretary for South Asian Affairs Kurt Campbell, Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs 13','Nominations TodayFyi FYI The following were nominated today: Daniel Benjamin, Coordinator for Counterterrorism, with rank of Ambassador at Large Robert Blake, Assistant Secretary for South Asian Affairs Kurt Campbell, Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs 13'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ambassadors_Fund_for_Cultural_Preservation',1,1,'2264 - C05763043.txt','Ambassador\'s Fund for-Cultural PreservationMission The U.S. Ambassador\'s Fund for Cultural Preservation, funded through the Diplomatic and Consular Program appropriation, was established in FY 2001. 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A total of $4,731,431 was distributed in awards of grants in 72 countries and $228,000 was spent on administrative costs. 83','Ambassador\'s Fund for-Cultural PreservationMission The U.S. Ambassador\'s Fund for Cultural Preservation, funded through the Diplomatic and Consular Program appropriation, was established in FY 2001. The Ambassador\'s Fund for Cultural Preservation provides direct small grant support to heritage preservatipn in developing countries, demonstrating U.S. respect for other cultures. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs administers the program awarding grants managed by U.S. Embassies in eligible countries. Grants have ranged from $5,000 to $978,705. To date, the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation has supported more than 500 projects worldwide, totaling $11.5 million. Funded projects include technical support for the preservation of historic buildings and sites, museum collections and forms of traditional cultural expression. 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A total of $4,731,431 was distributed in awards of grants in 72 countries and $228,000 was spent on administrative costs. 83'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Americans',1,1,'1344 - C05760764.txt','21 AmCits Seized by Somali PiratesFyi (SBU) USG agencies report Somali pirates have seized a Denmark-flagged container ship with 21 American crew members aboard. 6','21 AmCits Seized by Somali PiratesFyi (SBU) USG agencies report Somali pirates have seized a Denmark-flagged container ship with 21 American crew members aboard. 6'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Americans_in_Pakistan',2,1,'2252 - C05763014.txt','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. Usman Anwar, police chief in Sargodha, where the men were arrested this month, said emails had revealed plans for the young men from Virginia to travel to a Pakistani nuclear power plant. We believe that they were supposed to be used inside Pakistan, Anwar told Reuters by telephone. In their last email to the Taliban, we found they mentioned the Chashma Nuclear Plant and that\'s why they were going to Mianwali (district). Best regards, Adam Packer Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. 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And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: ...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking. Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed, Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance, she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to boogie with African dancers. And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself, she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end. Mrs. Clinton seemed satisfied that she had accomplished her mission: strengthening American relations with crucial allies on the continent, like Nigeria and South Africa, and sending a message of tough love, as she called it, to nations like Kenya and Congo. Over all, she said, the United States wants to work more closely with African nations as a partner, not simply as a patron or dispenser of aid. In exchange, she said, African leaders must deliver democracy and good government. Mrs. Clinton vowed to stay on top of Africa, even after she gets back to Washington, closely monitoring the issues she addressed on her tour. She also pointed to Cape Verde, a set of palm-studded islands best known for their beaches and enormous tourist hotels, as an example of what good leadership can do. This is possible, she said. You create not just economic growth but a sense of human dignity and possibility. Kenya. South Africa. Angola. Congo. Nigeria. Liberia. And finally Cape Verde. Mrs. Clinton saw with her own eyes some of Africa\'s most promising countries - and some of its most troubled ones. In Kenya, she pushed for the government to prosecute perpetrators of the postelection violence last year. In South Africa, the big issue was Zimbabwe and how the South African government should do more to help ease the crisis there.','AARJake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: \"...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking.\" Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. \"I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed,\" Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. \"I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance,\" she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to \"boogie\" with African dancers. \"And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself,\" she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end. 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And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: ...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking. Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed, Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance, she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to boogie with African dancers. And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself, she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end.','AARHuma Abedin Jake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: \"...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking.\" Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. \"I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed,\" Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. \"I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance,\" she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to \"boogie\" with African dancers. \"And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself,\" she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'American_Civil_War',3,1,'2576 - C05764059.txt','U.S. group tells Sudan to speed up vote preparationsKHARTOUM, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Sudan must swiftly approve a budget to pay for elections in April and speed up preparations if the vote is to go ahead on time, the U.S.-based Carter Center which will monitor the ballot said on Thursday. The votes for the presidency, parliament and other bodies is part of the democratic transformation promised in the 2005 peace deal that ended a north-south civil war that lasted two decades. They will be the first multi-party elections in over 20 years. The Center reported serious concerns about slippage in the overall electoral calendar, a report said, adding the organization was also worried about new laws and continued restrictions on civil liberties. (It is an) ambitious schedule but will only be viable if the government of national unity and the NEC (National Elections Commission) take immediate action to ensure that further delays are avoided, the report said. (VI','U.S. group tells Sudan to speed up vote preparationsKHARTOUM, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Sudan must swiftly approve a budget to pay for elections in April and speed up preparations if the vote is to go ahead on time, the U.S.-based Carter Center which will monitor the ballot said on Thursday. The votes for the presidency, parliament and other bodies is part of the democratic transformation promised in the 2005 peace deal that ended a north-south civil war that lasted two decades. They will be the first multi-party elections in over 20 years. \"The Center reported serious concerns about slippage in the overall electoral calendar,\" a report said, adding the organization was also worried about new laws and continued restrictions on civil liberties. \"(It is an) ambitious schedule but will only be viable if the government of national unity and the NEC (National Elections Commission) take immediate action to ensure that further delays are avoided,\" the report said. 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She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him. Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program. Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this pattern. When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community, she said. I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers, she added.','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said \"some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him.\" Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: \"As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program.\" Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. 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In an interview with ABC News last month, Glen Doherty, a 42-year-old former Navy SEAL who worked as a contractor with the State Department, said he personally went into the field to track down so-called MANPADS, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, and destroy them. After the fall of dictator Moammar Gadhafi last year, the State Department launched a mission to round up thousands of MANPADS that may have been looted from military installations across the country. U.S. officials previously told ABC News they were concerned the MANPADS could fall into the hands of terrorists, creating a threat to commercial airliners. READ: Nightmare in Libya: Thousands of Surface-to-Air Missiles Unaccounted For Doherty said that he traveled throughout Libya chasing reports of the weapons and once they were found, his team would destroy them on the spot by bashing them with hammers or repeatedly running them over with their vehicles. When ABC News spoke to Doherty in late August, he was enjoying a short time off in California before heading back to Libya just days ago.','American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weaponshttp://abcnews.o.com/Blotter/glen-doherty-navy-seal-killed-Iibya-intel-mission/story?id 17229O37 Bitly: htto://abcn.ws/UPpZ9Y American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weapons Before Death, Ex-SEAL Glen Doherty Told ABC News He Helped Round Up Dangerous Shoulder-Fired Rockets By LEE FERRAN Sept. 13,2012 One of the Americans killed alongside Ambassador Christopher Stevens in an attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya Tuesday told ABC News before his death that he was working with the State Department on an intelligence mission to round up dangerous weapons in the war-torn nation. In an interview with ABC News last month, Glen Doherty, a 42-year-old former Navy SEAL who worked as a contractor with the State Department, said he personally went into the field to track down so-called MANPADS, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, and destroy them. After the fall of dictator Moammar Gadhafi last year, the State Department launched a mission to round up thousands of MANPADS that may have been looted from military installations across the country. U.S. officials previously told ABC News they were concerned the MANPADS could fall into the hands of terrorists, creating a threat to commercial airliners. READ: Nightmare in Libya: Thousands of Surface-to-Air Missiles Unaccounted For Doherty said that he traveled throughout Libya chasing reports of the weapons and once they were found, his team would destroy them on the spot by bashing them with hammers or repeatedly running them over with their vehicles. When ABC News spoke to Doherty in late August, he was enjoying a short time off in California before heading back to Libya just days ago.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'American_Federation_of_Teachers',1,1,'2569 - C05764051.txt','HeyWill do, have been in touch with Tina and suggested dates. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Pls try to set up week after UNGA. B6 I gave you the wrong number - it\'s Sorry Lona, you can reach me via this email or work is I would love to see you and Randi. I\'m copying Lona to see how soon we can schedule. Hope you\'re well. Saw you from afar at Capricia\'s event but had to make a quick exit. Randi and I would like to visit with you re: child labor issues - if that\'s possible, whom should I contact to schedule? Thanks. Hope to see you soon and hope you\'re well. This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and are intended solely for the named addressee(s). If you are not a named addressee, you should not copy, alter, post, forward, distribute or disseminate the contents of the e-mail or attachments. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the individual and do not necessarily represent those of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). -)51','HeyWill do, have been in touch with Tina and suggested dates. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Pls try to set up week after UNGA. B6 I gave you the wrong number - it\'s Sorry Lona, you can reach me via this email or work is I would love to see you and Randi. I\'m copying Lona to see how soon we can schedule. Hope you\'re well. Saw you from afar at Capricia\'s event but had to make a quick exit. Randi and I would like to visit with you re: child labor issues - if that\'s possible, whom should I contact to schedule? Thanks. Hope to see you soon and hope you\'re well. This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and are intended solely for the named addressee(s). If you are not a named addressee, you should not copy, alter, post, forward, distribute or disseminate the contents of the e-mail or attachments. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the individual and do not necessarily represent those of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). -)51'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'American_football',1,1,'1782 - C05761884.txt','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, trusted to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums, he says. So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me. For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. Take your time. And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum. When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. Friends of mine, people I knew, he says. They contributed because I asked them to. He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done. Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing. He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though only as a hobby. Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (She\'s beautiful, he beams). 31','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, \"trusted\" to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. \"I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums,\" he says. \"So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me.\" For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately; told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem; he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. \"Take your time.\" And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that \"what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum.\" When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. \"Friends of mine, people I knew,\" he says. \"They contributed because I asked them to.\" He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: \"I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done.\" Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. \"That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing.\" He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though \"only as a hobby.\" Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (\"She\'s beautiful,\" he beams). 31'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'American_Foreign_Service_Association',1,1,'1908 - C05762432.txt','Clinton - same sexSee below I\'m sure S has seen this, but in case she hasn\'t, it shd be good medicine. It could not b more positive. Clinton blazes trail on same sex benefits <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitst> Posted: 07:18 PM ET Share <javascript:cnnShowOverlay(\'cnnShare42735\')> I Permalink <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on- same-sex-benefits> I 2 Comments <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefits/ilcomments> I Add a comment <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitsffladdcomment> Elise Labott CNN State Department Producer Yesterday\'s groundbreaking move by President Obama to provide some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees came to fruition in large part due to Secretary of Clinton, who first put the issue on the table. It is unclear whether the Obama administration came to office planning to offer government-wide benefits to domestic partners of civil service employees, but Clinton, a longtime advocate of gay rights, was on it day one. Since President Obama named her as his pick for Secretary of State in November, Clinton\'s transition staff and the State Department had been working with members of the American Foreign Service Association and the group GLIFAA (Gays & Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies) on what could be done to extend benefits to domestic partners of diplomats serving abroad. At her very first senior staff meeting Clinton instructed the State Department to review whether she had the authority to extend benefits to same-sex domestic partners. About a week later a gay employee asked Clinton during a town hall with employees to eliminate discrimination against same sex partners. The Secretary of State drew loud applause when she said the issue was of real concern to her, and that she was already working on it. Several weeks ago, a memo to employees from Clinton instituting the changes was leaked to the press. Clinton\'s aides at the time said the memo was a draft, and that Clinton couldn\'t change policies without an interagency review of the issue to make sure State Department actions wouldn\'t negatively affect other agencies. But the memo seemed to light a fire under the administration, which quickly caught up to Clinton\'s lead. 12','Clinton - same sexSee below I\'m sure S has seen this, but in case she hasn\'t, it shd be good medicine. It could not b more positive. Clinton blazes trail on same sex benefits <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitst> Posted: 07:18 PM ET Share <javascript:cnnShowOverlay(\'cnnShare42735\');> I Permalink <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on- same-sex-benefits> I 2 Comments <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefits/ilcomments> I Add a comment <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitsffladdcomment> Elise Labott CNN State Department Producer Yesterday\'s groundbreaking move by President Obama to provide some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees came to fruition in large part due to Secretary of Clinton, who first put the issue on the table. It is unclear whether the Obama administration came to office planning to offer government-wide benefits to domestic partners of civil service employees, but Clinton, a longtime advocate of gay rights, was on it day one. Since President Obama named her as his pick for Secretary of State in November, Clinton\'s transition staff and the State Department had been working with members of the American Foreign Service Association and the group GLIFAA (Gays & Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies) on what could be done to extend benefits to domestic partners of diplomats serving abroad. At her very first senior staff meeting Clinton instructed the State Department to review whether she had the authority to extend benefits to same-sex domestic partners. About a week later a gay employee asked Clinton during a town hall with employees to eliminate discrimination against same sex partners. The Secretary of State drew loud applause when she said the issue was \"of real concern\" to her, and that she was already working on it. Several weeks ago, a memo to employees from Clinton instituting the changes was leaked to the press. Clinton\'s aides at the time said the memo was a draft, and that Clinton couldn\'t change policies without an \"interagency review\" of the issue to make sure State Department actions wouldn\'t negatively affect other agencies. But the memo seemed to light a fire under the administration, which quickly caught up to Clinton\'s lead. 12'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'American_International_Group',2,1,'1262 - C05760595.txt','Obama\'s Personnel ProblemFcRtgcg n Dangerous Thoughts Obama\'s Personnel Problem Dan Gerstein, 03.25.09, 12:01 AM ET The especially rocky week that President Obama just experienced has led many political observers to ask what happened to the fabled discipline candidate Obama showed during the campaign and on into the transition. How did he and his vaunted political machine go from No Drama Obama to bailout bonus blunders, Tim Geithner death watches and Special Olympic insults in less than two months? ? The easy answer is that circumstances have changed, and there is a lot of truth to that. Governing is fundamentally different than campaigning?particularly in the pressure cooker of an economic meltdown. But that\'s exactly why I would argue that the president\'s escalating execution troubles are really a function of what has largely stayed the same since the election--the mismatched, understaffed team of loyalists around him. Indeed, as best I can tell, Obama has more than a Geithner problem. He has what I would call a Rumsfeld problem. That is to say, in the infamous words of the imperious defense secretary, the president made the mistake of going to economic war with the army he had?which was built for political speed and presidential comfort?instead of the army he needs to beat back the crisis of confidence that is crippling our markets and feeding the AIG blood lust. This is not a question of having good personnel. Obama had some of the best minds working in politics and policy helping him take down Hillary Clinton and John McCain. And it\'s only natural he would want to bring many of them into his White House to help run his government, much like most every modern president has done. ?Rather, it\'s a question of having the right personnel in the right place to make the best case for Obama\'s complicated and challenging economic agenda--and perhaps most important, to persuade 42','Obama\'s Personnel ProblemFcRtgcg n Dangerous Thoughts Obama\'s Personnel Problem Dan Gerstein, 03.25.09, 12:01 AM ET The especially rocky week that President Obama just experienced has led many political observers to ask what happened to the fabled discipline candidate Obama showed during the campaign and on into the transition. How did he and his vaunted political machine go from \"No Drama Obama\" to bailout bonus blunders, Tim Geithner death watches and Special Olympic insults in less than two months? ? The easy answer is that circumstances have changed, and there is a lot of truth to that. Governing is fundamentally different than campaigning?particularly in the pressure cooker of an economic meltdown. But that\'s exactly why I would argue that the president\'s escalating execution troubles are really a function of what has largely stayed the same since the election--the mismatched, understaffed team of loyalists around him. Indeed, as best I can tell, Obama has more than a Geithner problem. He has what I would call a Rumsfeld problem. That is to say, in the infamous words of the imperious defense secretary, the president made the mistake of going to economic war with the army he had?which was built for political speed and presidential comfort?instead of the army he needs to beat back the crisis of confidence that is crippling our markets and feeding the AIG blood lust. This is not a question of having good personnel. Obama had some of the best minds working in politics and policy helping him take down Hillary Clinton and John McCain. And it\'s only natural he would want to bring many of them into his White House to help run his government, much like most every modern president has done. ?Rather, it\'s a question of having the right personnel in the right place to make the best case for Obama\'s complicated and challenging economic agenda--and perhaps most important, to persuade 42'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'American_International_Group',2,1,'2265 - C05763045.txt','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationDo you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2)Sen Richard Lugar 3)Sen Daniel Inouye 4)Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984 5)Amb Nicholas Platt: former foreign service officer, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1987-1991 6)Amb Frank Wisner: served as Vice Chairman for AIG until retiring in Feb 09, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1991-1992 7)Richard Armitage: former Deputy Secretary of State involved in the Valerie Plame scandal after acknowledging that he was the one responsible for leaking Plame\'s name to the press 8)Rep Steve Austria (R-OH): first Filipino-American congressman 9)A/S Kurt Campbell 10)Amb Kristie Kenney: current Ambassador to the Philippines Let me know your thoughts or if you need any additional information.','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationDo you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2)Sen Richard Lugar 3)Sen Daniel Inouye 4)Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984 5)Amb Nicholas Platt: former foreign service officer, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1987-1991 6)Amb Frank Wisner: served as Vice Chairman for AIG until retiring in Feb 09, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1991-1992 7)Richard Armitage: former Deputy Secretary of State; involved in the Valerie Plame scandal after acknowledging that he was the one responsible for leaking Plame\'s name to the press 8)Rep Steve Austria (R-OH): first Filipino-American congressman 9)A/S Kurt Campbell 10)Amb Kristie Kenney: current Ambassador to the Philippines Let me know your thoughts or if you need any additional information.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'American_Israel_Public_Affairs_Committee',1,1,'1381 - C05760838.txt','AIPACWith apologies for the delay in getting back to you on this, below are the key admin attendees at AIPAC conferences. For certain years in the 1990s, we\'re still looking for the participant lists. 2008: Rice spoke. 2007: Cheney spoke. 2006: Cheney spoke. 2005: Rice spoke. 2004: Bush spoke. 2002: Bush spoke. 2001: Powell spoke. 2000: Bush spoke. 1997: Gore and Albright spoke. 1996: President Clinton spoke. 1995: President Clinton spoke.','AIPACWith apologies for the delay in getting back to you on this, below are the key admin attendees at AIPAC conferences. For certain years in the 1990s, we\'re still looking for the participant lists. 2008: Rice spoke. 2007: Cheney spoke. 2006: Cheney spoke. 2005: Rice spoke. 2004: Bush spoke. 2002: Bush spoke. 2001: Powell spoke. 2000: Bush spoke. 1997: Gore and Albright spoke. 1996: President Clinton spoke. 1995: President Clinton spoke.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'American_Jewish_Committee',5,1,'1704 - C05761710.txt','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottWe will confer in the morning and come up with a plan Also, sent Huma some info on NK to pass on to you. Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads Dan Glickman etc), which have started to generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. 5','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottWe will confer in the morning and come up with a plan Also, sent Huma some info on NK to pass on to you. Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads; Dan Glickman; etc), which have started to generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. 5'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'American_Jewish_Committee',5,1,'1709 - C05761720.txt','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli Boycott> Pis read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we > do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. ? > Hi hillary, > Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is > self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to > speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you > know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in-law, former president of > american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. > Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld > Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. > Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. > Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people > (studio heads Dan Glickman etc), which have started to generate > concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. >Just below the email you will find the news item which first called > this abomination to my attention. > I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my > personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and > condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism > inherent in it cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be > convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent > wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and > motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, > action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain > which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. > Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge > d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate > instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other > nations will follow suit again, compare Durban. > This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your > assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation > of her assistance. > With appreciation and love, Bruce > PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. > Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. > If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who > does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of > any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should > they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. > Thanks for whatever help you can be. > Warmest regards. Bruce','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli Boycott> Pis read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we > do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. ? > Hi hillary, > Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is > self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to > speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you > know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in-law, former president of > american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. > Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld > Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. > Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. > Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people > (studio heads; Dan Glickman; etc), which have started to generate > concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. >Just below the email you will find the news item which first called > this abomination to my attention. > I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my > personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and > condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism > inherent in it; cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be > convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent > wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and > motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, > action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain > which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production; we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. > Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge > d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate > instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other > nations will follow suit; again, compare Durban. > This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your > assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation > of her assistance. > With appreciation and love, Bruce > PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. > Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. > If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who > does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of > any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should > they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. > Thanks for whatever help you can be. > Warmest regards. Bruce'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'American_Jewish_Committee',5,1,'1734 - C05761784.txt','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottHere is the situation as I understand it. The film festival returned funds that it had received from the Israeli Embassy, after protests from some UK film figures (Ken Loach) and Palestinian solidarity groups. The Israeli director is now being funded directly by the festival. The organizers issued a sort of apology today. We have not been able to locate any State Dept response to similar episodes in the past (Israeli academics disinvited to a British conference). Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian 12 Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads Dan Glickman etc), which have started to ? generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism inherent in it cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other nations will follow suit again, compare Durban. This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation of her assistance. With appreciation and love, Bruce PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. Thanks for whatever help you can be. Warmest regards. Bruce 13','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottHere is the situation as I understand it. The film festival returned funds that it had received from the Israeli Embassy, after protests from some UK film figures (Ken Loach) and Palestinian solidarity groups. The Israeli director is now being funded directly by the festival. The organizers issued a sort of apology today. We have not been able to locate any State Dept response to similar episodes in the past (Israeli academics disinvited to a British conference). Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian 12 Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads; Dan Glickman; etc), which have started to ? generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism inherent in it; cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production; we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other nations will follow suit; again, compare Durban. This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation of her assistance. With appreciation and love, Bruce PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. Thanks for whatever help you can be. Warmest regards. Bruce 13'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'American_Jewish_Committee',5,1,'1928 - C05762471.txt','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxingFyi Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are e all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, They are sincere people, who are Thanks and best wishes, Stu David\'s secretary told me the letter was faxed to Secretary Clinton around 4:30. I will send you the PDF from David\'s office when they send it to me. All the best, Sam gone already. 41','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxingFyi Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are e all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, They are sincere people, who are Thanks and best wishes, Stu David\'s secretary told me the letter was faxed to Secretary Clinton around 4:30. I will send you the PDF from David\'s office when they send it to me. All the best, Sam gone already. 41'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'American_Jewish_Committee',5,1,'1929 - C05762476.txt','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxing to Secretary Clinton any minute if it hasn\'tWill see - he is doing the paperwork Good. What is latest re Sid Blumenthal? Fyi Becker, John Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are to all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, Thanks and best wishes, Stu 44 gone already. I believe the conversations were very important and productive, and more importantly, so do the survivors with whom you spoke. We look forward to working together this week and thereafter. Sam 45','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxing to Secretary Clinton any minute if it hasn\'tWill see - he is doing the paperwork Good. What is latest re Sid Blumenthal? Fyi Becker, John Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are to all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, Thanks and best wishes, Stu 44 gone already. I believe the conversations were very important and productive, and more importantly, so do the survivors with whom you spoke. We look forward to working together this week and thereafter. Sam 45'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'American_University',1,1,'328 - C05758447.txt','YOUR people... w: Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to YOUR people... w: Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to arrange a meeting with Hillary? Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to arrange a meeting with Hillary?arrange a meeting with Hillary? Pls follow up. They could come by the Dept. which seems like the only time it would work. I received call today from Bishop Schol and David Young.... The worlwild Conference of Catholic Bishops are in town and they\'re seeking an audience... Very late notice I told them BUT they have about a hundred here from all over the globe and they are our Methodists... I had the Bishop send me the details and I contact number. Attached below. I left it very vague and told them you may not even be town and how extremely busy you are... Dear Burns, It was good to talk with you again this morning. I am grateful for your willingness to help the Council of Bishops. The following are dates and times that are available: Sunday, May 3, 6:00 PM dinner - This is the opening dinner for the Council in which all of the bishops will be present. It will be at the American University Katzman Arts Center (right on the Nebraska Circle). Wednesday, May 6, 6:00 PM dinner - Again all of the bishops will be present. This dinner will be at the Bethesda Hyatt, 7400 Wisconsin Avenue. John and Burns, Great talking to you both this evening. Burns, the United Methodist Bishops from around the world are coming to the Washington area for a weeklong gathering of bishops. Bishop John is host and arranging their schedule. John can tell you more details ... it would be wonderful if a time could be found sometime during the week (Sunday-Friday) for Hillary to meet with the entire group of bishops (around 100 total) or at least the leaders of the African bishops (perhaps a group of 10 or so).','YOUR people... w: Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to YOUR people... w: Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to arrange a meeting with Hillary? Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to arrange a meeting with Hillary?arrange a meeting with Hillary? Pls follow up. They could come by the Dept. which seems like the only time it would work. I received call today from Bishop Schol and David Young.... The worlwild Conference of Catholic Bishops are in town and they\'re seeking an audience... Very late notice I told them BUT they have about a hundred here from all over the globe and they are our Methodists... I had the Bishop send me the details and I contact number. Attached below. I left it very vague and told them you may not even be town and how extremely busy you are... Dear Burns, It was good to talk with you again this morning. I am grateful for your willingness to help the Council of Bishops. The following are dates and times that are available: Sunday, May 3, 6:00 PM dinner - This is the opening dinner for the Council in which all of the bishops will be present. It will be at the American University Katzman Arts Center (right on the Nebraska Circle). Wednesday, May 6, 6:00 PM dinner - Again all of the bishops will be present. This dinner will be at the Bethesda Hyatt, 7400 Wisconsin Avenue. John and Burns, Great talking to you both this evening. Burns, the United Methodist Bishops from around the world are coming to the Washington area for a weeklong gathering of bishops. Bishop John is host and arranging their schedule. John can tell you more details ... it would be wonderful if a time could be found sometime during the week (Sunday-Friday) for Hillary to meet with the entire group of bishops (around 100 total) or at least the leaders of the African bishops (perhaps a group of 10 or so).'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Amil_(rapper)',1,1,'2019 - C05762642.txt','BBC: Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay IraqisFyi B6 Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay Iraqis Investigating reports of the murder and torture of gay men in Iraq, Ashley Byrne found that some gays found Saddam Hussein\'s dictatorship preferable to the threat of violence they face today. Some readers will find parts of his report disturbing. There has been so much news of death and destruction from Iraq that the position of sexual minorities is rarely touched on in the mainstream media. But stories of torture and murder of gay Iraqis, particularly men, have been emerging in the gay press for several years. Investigating these stories for a BBC Radio 5 Live documentary, Gay Life After Saddam, I\'ve heard a range of views about the deteriorating conditions for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people. Some say the violence has intensified in the past few months. Others say killings run into the hundreds and have been going on since 2003. What is clear, and confirmed by separate evidence from various human rights groups, is that some gay men have been subjected to appalling violent abuse. One young Iraqi, Amil (not his real name) recalled the death of a friend: They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb, it was awful. Another man (who wished to remain anonymous) revealed to Scott Long from the New York-based Human Rights Watch, how his partner was kidnapped and killed. It was late one night when four armed men came to take my boyfriend from his parents\' house. L  They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb Amil, a gay Iraqi They were masked and dressed in black. We found his body the next day dumped in the garbage, his throat cut out, his genitals cut off. 82','BBC: Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay IraqisFyi B6 Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay Iraqis Investigating reports of the murder and torture of gay men in Iraq, Ashley Byrne found that some gays found Saddam Hussein\'s dictatorship preferable to the threat of violence they face today. Some readers will find parts of his report disturbing. There has been so much news of death and destruction from Iraq that the position of sexual minorities is rarely touched on in the mainstream media. But stories of torture and murder of gay Iraqis, particularly men, have been emerging in the gay press for several years. Investigating these stories for a BBC Radio 5 Live documentary, Gay Life After Saddam, I\'ve heard a range of views about the deteriorating conditions for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people. Some say the violence has intensified in the past few months. Others say killings run into the hundreds and have been going on since 2003. What is clear, and confirmed by separate evidence from various human rights groups, is that some gay men have been subjected to appalling violent abuse. One young Iraqi, Amil (not his real name) recalled the death of a friend: \"They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb, it was awful.\" Another man (who wished to remain anonymous) revealed to Scott Long from the New York-based Human Rights Watch, how his partner was kidnapped and killed. \"It was late one night when four armed men came to take my boyfriend from his parents\' house. L \" They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb\" Amil, a gay Iraqi \"They were masked and dressed in black. \"We found his body the next day dumped in the garbage, his throat cut out, his genitals cut off.\" 82'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Amman',3,1,'1976 - C05762572.txt','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown Prince(SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 29','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown Prince(SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 29'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Amman',3,1,'1978 - C05762574.txt','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceIsn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it. I personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 30','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceIsn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it. I personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 30'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Amman',3,1,'1979 - C05762575.txt','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceWell he\'s very young, only 15. Rumor is hes smart, quiet, bookish. Like his father. What is interesting is that the reason abdullah gave from removing his brother 5 years ago is that he thought the weight of being crown prince restricted his life, education and travel. I suspect the reason he\'s done this is so his son can be properly groomed from now to inherit the thrown. Life will change dramatically for him. What\'s Hussein like? Isn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it.1 personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, NS), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 32','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceWell he\'s very young, only 15. Rumor is hes smart, quiet, bookish. Like his father. What is interesting is that the reason abdullah gave from removing his brother 5 years ago is that he thought the weight of being crown prince restricted his life, education and travel. I suspect the reason he\'s done this is so his son can be properly groomed from now to inherit the thrown. Life will change dramatically for him. What\'s Hussein like? Isn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it.1 personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, NS), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 32'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Amnesty_International',2,1,'2579 - C05764066.txt','Evidence of Sri Lankan RapeWe\'re still pulling material for you, but in them meantime i wanted to let you know the following (which I\'ll send as full documents later): 1)State Department Human Rights Report 2003 discusses the problem of rape in custody in Sri Lanka 2) Amnesty International issued a full report on Rape in Sri Lanka in 2002 (with specific cases cited and a general discussion of the problem being on the increase) 3) UNHCR website has a a page devoted to rape in Sri Lanka and references the Amnesty International Report 4)Asia Human Rights Commission issued a report titled: Sri Lanka: Systematic Detention, Torture, Rape and Murder as Weapon of War (2000) I checked the BCL that came from Melanne\'s office with this information. It was cleared by JO, PRM, P, D/L, D/S, AF, and assorted others. The problem is that it was not sent to SCA or East Asia and should have been. But the rest of the building signed off on it. Also, it is clear that the reference in the Security Council statement referred to rapes in the past.The first reference is to rape in the DRC and Sudan. Two sentences later we say: We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma, Sri Lanka, and elsewhere.  Can you download these documents if I email them to you? Otherwise I can try to paste them into emails.','Evidence of Sri Lankan RapeWe\'re still pulling material for you, but in them meantime i wanted to let you know the following (which I\'ll send as full documents later): 1)State Department Human Rights Report 2003 discusses the problem of rape in custody in Sri Lanka 2) Amnesty International issued a full report on Rape in Sri Lanka in 2002 (with specific cases cited and a general discussion of the problem being on the increase) 3) UNHCR website has a a page devoted to rape in Sri Lanka and references the Amnesty International Report 4)Asia Human Rights Commission issued a report titled: Sri Lanka: Systematic Detention, Torture, Rape and Murder as Weapon of War (2000) I checked the BCL that came from Melanne\'s office with this information. It was cleared by JO, PRM, P, D/L, D/S, AF, and assorted others. The problem is that it was not sent to SCA or East Asia and should have been. But the rest of the building signed off on it. Also, it is clear that the reference in the Security Council statement referred to rapes in the past.The first reference is to rape in the DRC and Sudan. Two sentences later we say: \"We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma, Sri Lanka, and elsewhere. \" Can you download these documents if I email them to you? Otherwise I can try to paste them into emails.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Amnesty_International',2,1,'3524 - C05766180.txt','Amnesty Int\'l on Secretary Clinton\'s SpeechAmnesty International USA Statement on Secretary Clinton\'s speech Monday, December 14, 2009 Larry Cox, executive director, Amnesty International USA, on Monday welcomed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s affirmation that protecting human rights is central to helping countries worldwide achieve the goal of reducing or eliminating poverty. Calling her speech historic, Cox said Clinton\'s commitment to a broad spectrum of human rights offers new hope in solving the desperation caused by poverty. By advancing the idea that human rights, development and participatory and accountable governance, are goals that mutually reinforce one another, Secretary Clinton has charted a course of leadership recognizing the indivisibility of human rights that has been missing in our government\'s mission abroad and at home, said Cox. Her statement today is an essential foundation for relieving the suffering of billions in poverty, especially now when millions upon millions more people worldwide are experiencing economic hardship. We welcome Secretary Clinton\'s affirmation that the basics of well being -- food, shelter, health and education ?are not only human rights in and of themselves, but are also essential for the exercise of other human rights. Only by addressing both freedom from want and freedom from fear will it be possible to achieve genuine development for all. Cox, who attended Secretary Clinton\'s speech on the administration\'s 21st century human rights agenda at Georgetown University, said he was especially grateful to hear Secretary Clinton outline her determination to make a real and long-term difference by tackling human rights and development as mutually reinforcing goals and affirm that the United States must lead by example in this area. Cox also welcomed Secretary Clinton\'s commitment to stand with human rights defenders worldwide by shining a spotlight on their work and the legitimacy of their efforts. In her speech Secretary Clinton highlighted the work of Women of Zimbabwe Arise, whose founders were recently honored at the White House, and noted the State Department had sent high-level diplomatic missions to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar. It is important that the administration continue to champion human rights defenders around the world, especially those in powerful countries like China and Russia.','Amnesty Int\'l on Secretary Clinton\'s SpeechAmnesty International USA Statement on Secretary Clinton\'s speech Monday, December 14, 2009 Larry Cox, executive director, Amnesty International USA, on Monday welcomed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s affirmation that protecting human rights is central to helping countries worldwide achieve the goal of reducing or eliminating poverty. Calling her speech \"historic,\" Cox said Clinton\'s commitment to a broad spectrum of human rights offers new hope in solving the desperation caused by poverty. \"By advancing the idea that human rights, development and participatory and accountable governance, are goals that mutually reinforce one another, Secretary Clinton has charted a course of leadership recognizing the indivisibility of human rights that has been missing in our government\'s mission abroad and at home,\" said Cox. \"Her statement today is an essential foundation for relieving the suffering of billions in poverty, especially now when millions upon millions more people worldwide are experiencing economic hardship.\" \"We welcome Secretary Clinton\'s affirmation that the \"basics\" of well being -- food, shelter, health and education ?are not only human rights in and of themselves, but are also essential for the exercise of other human rights. Only by addressing both freedom from want and freedom from fear will it be possible to achieve genuine development for all.\" Cox, who attended Secretary Clinton\'s speech on the administration\'s 21st century human rights agenda at Georgetown University, said he was especially grateful to hear Secretary Clinton outline her determination to make a real and long-term difference by tackling human rights and development as mutually reinforcing goals and affirm that the \"United States must lead by example in this area.\" Cox also welcomed Secretary Clinton\'s commitment to stand with human rights defenders worldwide by shining a spotlight on their work and the legitimacy of their efforts. In her speech Secretary Clinton highlighted the work of Women of Zimbabwe Arise, whose founders were recently honored at the White House, and noted the State Department had sent high-level diplomatic missions to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar. It is important that the administration continue to champion human rights defenders around the world, especially those in powerful countries like China and Russia.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Amnesty_International_USA',1,1,'3524 - C05766180.txt','Amnesty Int\'l on Secretary Clinton\'s SpeechAmnesty International USA Statement on Secretary Clinton\'s speech Monday, December 14, 2009 Larry Cox, executive director, Amnesty International USA, on Monday welcomed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s affirmation that protecting human rights is central to helping countries worldwide achieve the goal of reducing or eliminating poverty. Calling her speech historic, Cox said Clinton\'s commitment to a broad spectrum of human rights offers new hope in solving the desperation caused by poverty. By advancing the idea that human rights, development and participatory and accountable governance, are goals that mutually reinforce one another, Secretary Clinton has charted a course of leadership recognizing the indivisibility of human rights that has been missing in our government\'s mission abroad and at home, said Cox. Her statement today is an essential foundation for relieving the suffering of billions in poverty, especially now when millions upon millions more people worldwide are experiencing economic hardship. We welcome Secretary Clinton\'s affirmation that the basics of well being -- food, shelter, health and education ?are not only human rights in and of themselves, but are also essential for the exercise of other human rights. Only by addressing both freedom from want and freedom from fear will it be possible to achieve genuine development for all. Cox, who attended Secretary Clinton\'s speech on the administration\'s 21st century human rights agenda at Georgetown University, said he was especially grateful to hear Secretary Clinton outline her determination to make a real and long-term difference by tackling human rights and development as mutually reinforcing goals and affirm that the United States must lead by example in this area. Cox also welcomed Secretary Clinton\'s commitment to stand with human rights defenders worldwide by shining a spotlight on their work and the legitimacy of their efforts. In her speech Secretary Clinton highlighted the work of Women of Zimbabwe Arise, whose founders were recently honored at the White House, and noted the State Department had sent high-level diplomatic missions to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar. It is important that the administration continue to champion human rights defenders around the world, especially those in powerful countries like China and Russia.','Amnesty Int\'l on Secretary Clinton\'s SpeechAmnesty International USA Statement on Secretary Clinton\'s speech Monday, December 14, 2009 Larry Cox, executive director, Amnesty International USA, on Monday welcomed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s affirmation that protecting human rights is central to helping countries worldwide achieve the goal of reducing or eliminating poverty. Calling her speech \"historic,\" Cox said Clinton\'s commitment to a broad spectrum of human rights offers new hope in solving the desperation caused by poverty. \"By advancing the idea that human rights, development and participatory and accountable governance, are goals that mutually reinforce one another, Secretary Clinton has charted a course of leadership recognizing the indivisibility of human rights that has been missing in our government\'s mission abroad and at home,\" said Cox. \"Her statement today is an essential foundation for relieving the suffering of billions in poverty, especially now when millions upon millions more people worldwide are experiencing economic hardship.\" \"We welcome Secretary Clinton\'s affirmation that the \"basics\" of well being -- food, shelter, health and education ?are not only human rights in and of themselves, but are also essential for the exercise of other human rights. Only by addressing both freedom from want and freedom from fear will it be possible to achieve genuine development for all.\" Cox, who attended Secretary Clinton\'s speech on the administration\'s 21st century human rights agenda at Georgetown University, said he was especially grateful to hear Secretary Clinton outline her determination to make a real and long-term difference by tackling human rights and development as mutually reinforcing goals and affirm that the \"United States must lead by example in this area.\" Cox also welcomed Secretary Clinton\'s commitment to stand with human rights defenders worldwide by shining a spotlight on their work and the legitimacy of their efforts. In her speech Secretary Clinton highlighted the work of Women of Zimbabwe Arise, whose founders were recently honored at the White House, and noted the State Department had sent high-level diplomatic missions to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar. It is important that the administration continue to champion human rights defenders around the world, especially those in powerful countries like China and Russia.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Amtrak',1,1,'3616 - C05766360.txt','travel updateIona and i wanted to give you an update on travel both alonzo and mario are recommending against travel today reagan is still closed until this afternoon per alonzo. mario is holding seats on 7am tomorrow. as for trains, i talked to amtrak, they have trains running, some approx 1 hour behind schedule and a couple have canceled but they are running today. lona will be hearing from melanne in the next few hours or so about whether event will be on or canceled tomorrow. will keep you updated','travel updateIona and i wanted to give you an update on travel both alonzo and mario are recommending against travel today reagan is still closed until this afternoon per alonzo. mario is holding seats on 7am tomorrow. as for trains, i talked to amtrak, they have trains running, some approx 1 hour behind schedule and a couple have canceled but they are running today. lona will be hearing from melanne in the next few hours or so about whether event will be on or canceled tomorrow. will keep you updated'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'AM_General',2,1,'1817 - C05761995.txt','Mini schedule 5-15-098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFIN 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am (t) PHONE CALL w/INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER PRANAB 9:30 am (t) KUMAR MUKEFUEE Secretary\'s Office? 9:30 am MEETING w/DOUG HATTAWAY 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:05 am PHOTO OP w/ KEVIN GATELY & DAUGHTER 10:10 amSecretary\'s Office *Kevin works for Lew Lukens. 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/DEFENSE SECRETARY GATES AND 11:15 am GENERAL JONES White House Situation Room 11:30 am DEPART White House, En route State Department 11:45 am OFFICE TIME 12:50 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:55 pm DEPART State Department En route White House 1:00 pm ARRIVE White House 1:05 pmWEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 1:35 pmOval Office 1:40 pmDEPART White House *En route State Department 1:45 pmARRIVE State Department 2:00 pmS WEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR IVO DAALDER, 75','Mini schedule 5-15-098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFIN 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am (t) PHONE CALL w/INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER PRANAB 9:30 am (t) KUMAR MUKEFUEE Secretary\'s Office? 9:30 am MEETING w/DOUG HATTAWAY 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:05 am PHOTO OP w/ KEVIN GATELY & DAUGHTER 10:10 amSecretary\'s Office *Kevin works for Lew Lukens. 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/DEFENSE SECRETARY GATES AND 11:15 am GENERAL JONES White House Situation Room 11:30 am DEPART White House, En route State Department 11:45 am OFFICE TIME 12:50 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:55 pm DEPART State Department En route White House 1:00 pm ARRIVE White House 1:05 pmWEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 1:35 pmOval Office 1:40 pmDEPART White House *En route State Department 1:45 pmARRIVE State Department 2:00 pmS WEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR IVO DAALDER, 75'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'AM_General',2,1,'1945 - C05762526.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/1/098:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PHOTO w/JOSE VILLARREAL, NOMINEE FOR COMMISSIONER 9:25 am GENERAL, SHANGHAI EXPO 2010 Secretary\'s Outer Office 9:25 am PHOTO OP w/ WANDA, GREGORY, & NATIKA WASHINGTON Secy\'s Outer Office *Natilca works for Lew Lukens, Wanda and Gregory are her parents. 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES AND SECRETARY GATES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:45 am White House Situation Room 11:45 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR US AMBASSADOR TO IRELAND, 12:20 pm DANIEL ROONEY Treaty Room *Approx. 30 ppl. expected. 12:30 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD MORNINGSTAR 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00pm MEETING w/AMB. DAVID CHOQUEHUANCA, MINISTER OF FOREIGN 2:30 pm AFFAIRS, BOLIVIA Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:45pm MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARY ERIC SCHWARTZ 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm HOLD FOR ROSEMARIE 3:20 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/HUMA AND LONA 3:45pm Secretary\'s Office 4:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/EILEEN CHAMBERLIN DONOHOE 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY PRIME MINISTER 5:15 pm SALAM FAYYAD Secretary\'s Outer Office *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 5:20 pm DEPART State Department En Route White House. 5:30 pm ARRIVE White House 5:30 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ POTUS 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Private Residence 2','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/1/098:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PHOTO w/JOSE VILLARREAL, NOMINEE FOR COMMISSIONER 9:25 am GENERAL, SHANGHAI EXPO 2010 Secretary\'s Outer Office 9:25 am PHOTO OP w/ WANDA, GREGORY, & NATIKA WASHINGTON Secy\'s Outer Office *Natilca works for Lew Lukens, Wanda and Gregory are her parents. 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES AND SECRETARY GATES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:45 am White House Situation Room 11:45 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR US AMBASSADOR TO IRELAND, 12:20 pm DANIEL ROONEY Treaty Room *Approx. 30 ppl. expected. 12:30 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD MORNINGSTAR 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00pm MEETING w/AMB. DAVID CHOQUEHUANCA, MINISTER OF FOREIGN 2:30 pm AFFAIRS, BOLIVIA Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:45pm MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARY ERIC SCHWARTZ 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm HOLD FOR ROSEMARIE 3:20 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/HUMA AND LONA 3:45pm Secretary\'s Office 4:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/EILEEN CHAMBERLIN DONOHOE 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY PRIME MINISTER 5:15 pm SALAM FAYYAD Secretary\'s Outer Office *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 5:20 pm DEPART State Department \"En Route White House. 5:30 pm ARRIVE White House 5:30 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ POTUS 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:50 pm DEPART State Department \"En route Private Residence 2'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Anarchist_symbolism',1,1,'29 - C05739590.txt','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation, is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by we. From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger, theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled Innocence of Muslims) by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different we. From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere. Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published asThis Is Water, novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the natural, basic self-centeredness that puts me at the center of the world. This unconscious default setting fosters the sort of blind certainty that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that default setting ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of \"The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation,\" is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by \"we.\" From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, \"There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger,\" theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled \"Innocence of Muslims\") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different \"we.\" From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, \"I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere.\" \"Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet,\" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. \"The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.\" In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as\"This Is Water,\" novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the \"natural, basic self-centeredness\" that puts \"me\" at the center of the world. This unconscious \"default setting\" fosters the sort of \"blind certainty\" that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that \"default setting\" ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ancient_Egypt',1,1,'2809 - C05764521.txt','Freedom of Expression - UN Human RightsFyi. Jake: I echo Esther\'s words. This resolution resulted from yeoman work and sterling inter-bureau collaboration. This is the best text we can get and it is a necessary step toward moving meaningfully on the Defamation issue Jake, I wanted to update you on two aspects of our work leading up to the September session at the UN Human Rights Council where the U.S. will be a full member for the first time: 1) freedom of expression (addressed in this email) and 2) human rights strategy at the UN (in a second email on high side). First, I\'d like to let you know about the successful next step in a strategy we are pursuing at the UN Human Rights Council to begin to change the dialogue on Freedom of Expression. We think we have developed a well-balanced text that we can move forward to adoption in the UN HRC\'s September session. This work contributes to our long-term effort to improve this UN body. Progress on this issue would help us later as we address the even more difficult issue of the defamation of religions about which the Secretary expressed interest in a Monday senior staff meeting. An 10-DRL-L-NEA group has been working together to implement the strategy that involves reaching agreement with the Egyptians on a text that we will roll out late next week with countries in the OIC (Organization of the Islamic Conference) and the WEOG (Western European and Other Group, our regional group at the UN). Experts in L, DRL, 10, and NEA agree that the text protects all USG red lines and offers us a workable compromise that can secure genuine cross-regional consensus when presented in the Human Rights Council in September, hopefully avoiding a divisive vote on this issue. US and Egyptian teams also agreed to the possibility of further cooperation in the UNGA to come to a soft landing on defamation of religions if Cairo and Washington first succeed in passing the FoE resolution by OIC/WEOG consensus.','Freedom of Expression - UN Human RightsFyi. Jake: I echo Esther\'s words. This resolution resulted from yeoman work and sterling inter-bureau collaboration. This is the best text we can get and it is a necessary step toward moving meaningfully on the Defamation issue Jake, I wanted to update you on two aspects of our work leading up to the September session at the UN Human Rights Council where the U.S. will be a full member for the first time: 1) freedom of expression (addressed in this email) and 2) human rights strategy at the UN (in a second email on high side). First, I\'d like to let you know about the successful next step in a strategy we are pursuing at the UN Human Rights Council to begin to change the dialogue on Freedom of Expression. We think we have developed a well-balanced text that we can move forward to adoption in the UN HRC\'s September session. This work contributes to our long-term effort to improve this UN body. Progress on this issue would help us later as we address the even more difficult issue of the \"defamation of religions\" about which the Secretary expressed interest in a Monday senior staff meeting. An 10-DRL-L-NEA group has been working together to implement the strategy that involves reaching agreement with the Egyptians on a text that we will roll out late next week with countries in the OIC (Organization of the Islamic Conference) and the WEOG (Western European and Other Group, our regional group at the UN). Experts in L, DRL, 10, and NEA agree that the text protects all USG red lines and offers us a workable compromise that can secure genuine cross-regional consensus when presented in the Human Rights Council in September, hopefully avoiding a divisive vote on this issue. US and Egyptian teams also agreed to the possibility of further cooperation in the UNGA to come to a soft landing on defamation of religions if Cairo and Washington first succeed in passing the FoE resolution by OIC/WEOG consensus.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ancient_Greece',3,1,'1000 - C05760208.txt','Congrats...Thx. I just spoke w George from the plane before landing oin Dublin and I agree. Safe travels. ... on Armenia-Turkey. Tough stuff, I know. Great accomplishment. I\'m in Greece. George P will be big help. S','Congrats...Thx. I just spoke w George from the plane before landing oin Dublin and I agree. Safe travels. ... on Armenia-Turkey. Tough stuff, I know. Great accomplishment. I\'m in Greece. George P will be big help. S'),(13.450867444375564,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ancient_Greece',3,2,'2144 - C05762817.txt','PersonalYes. We had Jim raise this with the Greek ambassador yesterday, who told him that they were aware of the situation and would come back with a report when Jim got to Corfu. Do you know anything about this? Dear Hillary, John Solomon, Exec Editor of Washington Times and a close personal friend (and always fair to us as AP reporter and later Wash Post reporter), has called about a Wash Times reporter who is being held by Iranians. He says Greeks have good relations and he believes they are trying to help. He believes you are meeting with Greek Foreign Minister tomorrow and hopes you can raise the issue with him - he may already know something about it. Any information he knows would help family. Hope you can do this - And hope your elbow is better - Best wishes, Lanny IRS Circular 230 disclosure: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS, we inform you that any tax advice contained in this communication, unless expressly stated otherwise, was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matter(s) addressed herein. NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: THIS E-MAIL IS MEANT FOR ONLY THE INTENDED RECIPIENT OF THE TRANSMISSION, AND MAY BE A COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGED BY LAW. IF YOU RECEIVED THIS E- MAIL IN ERROR, ANY REVIEW, USE, DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION, OR COPYING OF THIS E-MAIL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. PLEASE NOTIFY US 69','PersonalYes. We had Jim raise this with the Greek ambassador yesterday, who told him that they were aware of the situation and would come back with a report when Jim got to Corfu. Do you know anything about this? Dear Hillary, John Solomon, Exec Editor of Washington Times and a close personal friend (and always fair to us as AP reporter and later Wash Post reporter), has called about a Wash Times reporter who is being held by Iranians. He says Greeks have good relations and he believes they are trying to help. He believes you are meeting with Greek Foreign Minister tomorrow and hopes you can raise the issue with him - he may already know something about it. Any information he knows would help family. Hope you can do this - And hope your elbow is better - Best wishes, Lanny IRS Circular 230 disclosure: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS, we inform you that any tax advice contained in this communication, unless expressly stated otherwise, was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matter(s) addressed herein. NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: THIS E-MAIL IS MEANT FOR ONLY THE INTENDED RECIPIENT OF THE TRANSMISSION, AND MAY BE A COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGED BY LAW. IF YOU RECEIVED THIS E- MAIL IN ERROR, ANY REVIEW, USE, DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION, OR COPYING OF THIS E-MAIL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. PLEASE NOTIFY US 69'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ancient_Greece',3,1,'2954 - C05764762.txt','Congrats...... on Armenia-Turkey. Tough stuff, I know. Great accomplishment. I\'m in Greece. George P will be big help. S','Congrats...... on Armenia-Turkey. Tough stuff, I know. Great accomplishment. I\'m in Greece. George P will be big help. S'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Ancient_Rome',4,1,'105 - C05739681.txt','Stevens updateSecurity: Today\'s focus is on the security situation in Benghazi. There is new local reporting that hotels are being targeted. The INC conducted a raid on a house/storage facility and found and arrested an Egyptian cell reportedly there for the purpose of attacking hotels. It is believed they were connected to the cell arrested last week, and that Interrogation of those arrested earlier led to this round of arrests. Ahmed Qadafadarn, cousin of Qadhafi who was envoy to Egypt (and was rumored to have defected), is purportedly the funder and organizer of this cell. CA updated its travel guidance to tell travelers to stay away from the Fadihi Hotel. Stevens will inform the INC this afternoon. [NOTE: for your reference, I appended the new WM at the end of this email.] Stevens will be meeting with MFA in one hour and will make a written request for better security at the hotel and for better security-related coordination. He still feels comfortable in the hotel. They are looking into the idea of moving into a villa, but that is some way off. Need to consider resource requirements (would need TDY\'er with authority to sign lease, hire local guards, etc.). Based on discussion with DS yesterday, the hotel remains the safest location. Stevens will continue to work to have the TNC post more people outside and beef up security presence. They have a good set back and are way off the ground. Flights: Stevens checked with head of the airport. There are no regular humanitarian or other flights, however, there are flights coming in and the airport could support an air bridge if any country wanted to sat one up. Stevens will see his European counterparts this afternoon and will ask how they are bringing in their people and whether we can be part of it. - Trip to Rome: Stevens doesn\'t know yet if Jai is going to Rome. As of now, he\'s inclined not to go but he might change his mind. If the Department thinks he ought to go, Stevens can pass that message. As it stands now Mahmoud Jabril and All Tarhouni will be going. Misrata: Stevens spoke with Brig. Gen. Hassi re Misrata. The general was pretty dear that the ostensible move by Qadhafi forces out of the area is a ruse. They are withdrawing troops so they won\'t be hit by NATO, but will send them back in in civilian clothing so they can continue killing that way. Hassi said the assertion Qadhafi would leave to the tribes to resolve was ridiculous because there are no armed tribes around.','Stevens updateSecurity: Today\'s focus is on the security situation in Benghazi. There is new local reporting that hotels are being targeted. The INC conducted a raid on a house/storage facility and found and arrested an Egyptian cell reportedly there for the purpose of attacking hotels. It is believed they were connected to the cell arrested last week, and that Interrogation of those arrested earlier led to this round of arrests. Ahmed Qadafadarn, cousin of Qadhafi who was envoy to Egypt (and was rumored to have defected), is purportedly the funder and organizer of this cell. CA updated its travel guidance to tell travelers to stay away from the Fadihi Hotel. Stevens will inform the INC this afternoon. [NOTE: for your reference, I appended the new WM at the end of this email.] Stevens will be meeting with MFA in one hour and will make a written request for better security at the hotel and for better security-related coordination. He still feels comfortable in the hotel. They are looking into the idea of moving into a villa, but that is some way off. Need to consider resource requirements (would need TDY\'er with authority to sign lease, hire local guards, etc.). Based on discussion with DS yesterday, the hotel remains the safest location. Stevens will continue to work to have the TNC post more people outside and beef up security presence. They have a good set back and are way off the ground. Flights: Stevens checked with head of the airport. There are no regular humanitarian or other flights, however, there are flights coming in and the airport could support an air bridge if any country wanted to sat one up. Stevens will see his European counterparts this afternoon and will ask how they are bringing in their people and whether we can be part of it. - Trip to Rome: Stevens doesn\'t know yet if Jai is going to Rome. As of now, he\'s inclined not to go but he might change his mind. If the Department thinks he ought to go, Stevens can pass that message. As it stands now Mahmoud Jabril and All Tarhouni will be going. Misrata: Stevens spoke with Brig. Gen. Hassi re Misrata. The general was pretty dear that the ostensible move by Qadhafi forces out of the area is a ruse. They are withdrawing troops so they won\'t be hit by NATO, but will send them back in in civilian clothing so they can continue killing that way. Hassi said the assertion Qadhafi would leave to the tribes to resolve was ridiculous because there are no armed tribes around.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Ancient_Rome',4,1,'1911 - C05762435.txt','Request from CherylFYI Thanks Stu! Copying Huma and Cheryl. Nora, Just to close the loop, I did meet w/ Jeffrey Romoff and his team on Wed afternoon. They gave a very impressive into on what the University Medical Center of Pittsburgh (UPMC) is doing in Southern Italy. They are already getting a lot of political support from our Emb in Rome and are grateful for it. I gave them some practical suggestions on other levers in the USG that they could pull (TDA, OPIC, Commerce Advocacy Center). They want the Secretary will make some positive reference to Berlusconi in Italy this summer of their interest in working the GOI to build a lab/production facility for developing vaccines for H1N1 and other infectious diseases. They also note the coincidence of the G20 mtng in Pittsburgh later this summer. I made no commitment. But I do believe this is a genuinely positive program and our Emb agrees. I did pass their materials to David Thorne and urged him to be in touch. He said he would engage, once/if he is confirmed. Stu I believe the UPMC\'s goal is to have some help with the Italians in achieving funding for a project in PA. But all the background I know is below in my first email. Thanks Nora. I\'m now in touch w/ Leslie and we\'ll work something out for this week, at Mr. Romoff\'s convenience. Do you have any insight into his objectives for the mtng? That sounds great. Thanks to you both. Stu- I\'ll connect you with Leslie McCombs, who is handling this. Nora: Given my travel schedule (and Stu\'s greater expertise on this), I have asked acting PDAS Stu Jones to handle this. Thanks. Hi Phil. How are you? The Secretary is hoping you can schedule a meeting with the President of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is working on a project with the Italians and is seeking some guidance. I included some background below. Please let me know if you are available for a meeting and I\'ll connect you with them. Thanks! ? UPMC\'s Relationship with Italy: UPMC has a long and successful track record in Italy. More than a decade ago, UPMC entered into a public- private partnership in Italy, and in collaboration with the region of Sicily and two existing hospitals, established a major transplant and specialty care hospital. The construction of the 18','Request from CherylFYI Thanks Stu! Copying Huma and Cheryl. Nora, Just to close the loop, I did meet w/ Jeffrey Romoff and his team on Wed afternoon. They gave a very impressive into on what the University Medical Center of Pittsburgh (UPMC) is doing in Southern Italy. They are already getting a lot of political support from our Emb in Rome and are grateful for it. I gave them some practical suggestions on other levers in the USG that they could pull (TDA, OPIC, Commerce Advocacy Center). They want the Secretary will make some positive reference to Berlusconi in Italy this summer of their interest in working the GOI to build a lab/production facility for developing vaccines for H1N1 and other infectious diseases. They also note the coincidence of the G20 mtng in Pittsburgh later this summer. I made no commitment. But I do believe this is a genuinely positive program and our Emb agrees. I did pass their materials to David Thorne and urged him to be in touch. He said he would engage, once/if he is confirmed. Stu I believe the UPMC\'s goal is to have some help with the Italians in achieving funding for a project in PA. But all the background I know is below in my first email. Thanks Nora. I\'m now in touch w/ Leslie and we\'ll work something out for this week, at Mr. Romoff\'s convenience. Do you have any insight into his objectives for the mtng? That sounds great. Thanks to you both. Stu- I\'ll connect you with Leslie McCombs, who is handling this. Nora: Given my travel schedule (and Stu\'s greater expertise on this), I have asked acting PDAS Stu Jones to handle this. Thanks. Hi Phil. How are you? The Secretary is hoping you can schedule a meeting with the President of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is working on a project with the Italians and is seeking some guidance. I included some background below. Please let me know if you are available for a meeting and I\'ll connect you with them. Thanks! ? UPMC\'s Relationship with Italy: UPMC has a long and successful track record in Italy. More than a decade ago, UPMC entered into a public- private partnership in Italy, and in collaboration with the region of Sicily and two existing hospitals, established a major transplant and specialty care hospital. The construction of the 18'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Ancient_Rome',4,1,'2519 - C05763934.txt','Note from Bill BurnsYou did a really fine job on Meet the Press today. The Russia, Iran, Afghanistan and Asia points were all right on the mark. And even though it goes beyond my professional scope, the second half was just as good. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Bill Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 07/25/2024 Thanks for the update and for all the work you did and led to get us to this point. I hope you\'ll have time to send me periodic updates, especially your impressions of the Medvedev-Putin relationship. I am considering a trip to the Caucusus and Central Asia in the Fall, perhaps attached to the Russia bilat, if we decide that makes sense. Madam Secretary, 1.4(D) B1 As you know, Travel safely. All the best, Hillary Madam Secretary, Just a quick note before leaving for Moscow, Rome and Central Asia. Moscow preparations are in reasonable shape. Afghan lethal transit agreement is done, and will be signed on Monday. There\'s also a broader statement on cooperation on counter-narcotics and reconstruction in Afghanistan. (Bakiyev has now sianed the Manas aareement. which is a further boost on Afahanistan The Presidents will announce the bilateral commission, and your trip to Russia in the fall to launch the process with Lavrov. All in all, a good, measured, B6 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1','Note from Bill BurnsYou did a really fine job on Meet the Press today. The Russia, Iran, Afghanistan and Asia points were all right on the mark. And even though it goes beyond my professional scope, the second half was just as good. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Bill Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 07/25/2024 Thanks for the update and for all the work you did and led to get us to this point. I hope you\'ll have time to send me periodic updates, especially your impressions of the Medvedev-Putin relationship. I am considering a trip to the Caucusus and Central Asia in the Fall, perhaps attached to the Russia bilat, if we decide that makes sense. Madam Secretary, 1.4(D) B1 As you know, Travel safely. All the best, Hillary Madam Secretary, Just a quick note before leaving for Moscow, Rome and Central Asia. Moscow preparations are in reasonable shape. Afghan lethal transit agreement is done, and will be signed on Monday. There\'s also a broader statement on cooperation on counter-narcotics and reconstruction in Afghanistan. (Bakiyev has now sianed the Manas aareement. which is a further boost on Afahanistan The Presidents will announce the bilateral commission, and your trip to Russia in the fall to launch the process with Lavrov. All in all, a good, measured, B6 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Ancient_Rome',4,1,'2966 - C05764785.txt','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers, the FAO said. Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region, it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses, the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- \"may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers,\" the FAO said. \"Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region,\" it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. \"The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses,\" the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Anderson_Cooper',1,1,'1255 - C05760580.txt','Univision coverage of S tripFYI - email to me and Jake from Lourdes - the woman we intend to steal I believe ... Cdm Just saw a portion of S interview with Jorge Ramos. She hit the ball out of the park on the question framed around Enrique Krauze\'s NYT op-ed today about US moral hypocrisy. I don\'t think he was expecting her to give a categorical answer and address the issue head on. They teased her response to a question about Chavez\'s comment that Obama is ignorant. They will air it in Ramos\' Sunday talk show. My mom saw the Telemundo interview with Sevcec. She said that one was more personal and friendly. Meanwhile, the coverage out of Mexico City featured Espinosa welcoming the WH announcement today as consistent with the overall policy goals while calling on us to do more. Did she do Patricia Junot of CNN en Espanol? You\'ve prob seen the promo: Anderson Cooper is reporting from the border \'the war next door for the next two days. They had a pretty dramatic set-up piece today. 22','Univision coverage of S tripFYI - email to me and Jake from Lourdes - the woman we intend to steal I believe ... Cdm Just saw a portion of S interview with Jorge Ramos. She hit the ball out of the park on the question framed around Enrique Krauze\'s NYT op-ed today about US moral hypocrisy. I don\'t think he was expecting her to give a categorical answer and address the issue head on. They teased her response to a question about Chavez\'s comment that Obama is ignorant. They will air it in Ramos\' Sunday talk show. My mom saw the Telemundo interview with Sevcec. She said that one was more personal and friendly. Meanwhile, the coverage out of Mexico City featured Espinosa welcoming the WH announcement today as consistent with the overall policy goals while calling on us to do more. Did she do Patricia Junot of CNN en Espanol? You\'ve prob seen the promo: Anderson Cooper is reporting from the border \'the war next door\" for the next two days. They had a pretty dramatic set-up piece today. 22'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Anderson_Cooper_360°',1,1,'1908 - C05762432.txt','Clinton - same sexSee below I\'m sure S has seen this, but in case she hasn\'t, it shd be good medicine. It could not b more positive. Clinton blazes trail on same sex benefits <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitst> Posted: 07:18 PM ET Share <javascript:cnnShowOverlay(\'cnnShare42735\')> I Permalink <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on- same-sex-benefits> I 2 Comments <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefits/ilcomments> I Add a comment <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitsffladdcomment> Elise Labott CNN State Department Producer Yesterday\'s groundbreaking move by President Obama to provide some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees came to fruition in large part due to Secretary of Clinton, who first put the issue on the table. It is unclear whether the Obama administration came to office planning to offer government-wide benefits to domestic partners of civil service employees, but Clinton, a longtime advocate of gay rights, was on it day one. Since President Obama named her as his pick for Secretary of State in November, Clinton\'s transition staff and the State Department had been working with members of the American Foreign Service Association and the group GLIFAA (Gays & Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies) on what could be done to extend benefits to domestic partners of diplomats serving abroad. At her very first senior staff meeting Clinton instructed the State Department to review whether she had the authority to extend benefits to same-sex domestic partners. About a week later a gay employee asked Clinton during a town hall with employees to eliminate discrimination against same sex partners. The Secretary of State drew loud applause when she said the issue was of real concern to her, and that she was already working on it. Several weeks ago, a memo to employees from Clinton instituting the changes was leaked to the press. Clinton\'s aides at the time said the memo was a draft, and that Clinton couldn\'t change policies without an interagency review of the issue to make sure State Department actions wouldn\'t negatively affect other agencies. But the memo seemed to light a fire under the administration, which quickly caught up to Clinton\'s lead. 12','Clinton - same sexSee below I\'m sure S has seen this, but in case she hasn\'t, it shd be good medicine. It could not b more positive. Clinton blazes trail on same sex benefits <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitst> Posted: 07:18 PM ET Share <javascript:cnnShowOverlay(\'cnnShare42735\');> I Permalink <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on- same-sex-benefits> I 2 Comments <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefits/ilcomments> I Add a comment <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitsffladdcomment> Elise Labott CNN State Department Producer Yesterday\'s groundbreaking move by President Obama to provide some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees came to fruition in large part due to Secretary of Clinton, who first put the issue on the table. It is unclear whether the Obama administration came to office planning to offer government-wide benefits to domestic partners of civil service employees, but Clinton, a longtime advocate of gay rights, was on it day one. Since President Obama named her as his pick for Secretary of State in November, Clinton\'s transition staff and the State Department had been working with members of the American Foreign Service Association and the group GLIFAA (Gays & Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies) on what could be done to extend benefits to domestic partners of diplomats serving abroad. At her very first senior staff meeting Clinton instructed the State Department to review whether she had the authority to extend benefits to same-sex domestic partners. About a week later a gay employee asked Clinton during a town hall with employees to eliminate discrimination against same sex partners. The Secretary of State drew loud applause when she said the issue was \"of real concern\" to her, and that she was already working on it. Several weeks ago, a memo to employees from Clinton instituting the changes was leaked to the press. Clinton\'s aides at the time said the memo was a draft, and that Clinton couldn\'t change policies without an \"interagency review\" of the issue to make sure State Department actions wouldn\'t negatively affect other agencies. But the memo seemed to light a fire under the administration, which quickly caught up to Clinton\'s lead. 12'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Andes',2,1,'1279 - C05760655.txt','Carter to Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, BrazilFYI You all may already be aware of this, but former Pres Carter is traveling to the countries in the subject line at the end of Apr/beginning of May. His Carter Center staff has asked for unclas briefers, which we\'ll provide. Embassies are involved to a greater and lesser extent, depending on Carter\'s desires, in arranging schedules. Kevin Whitaker Director WHA/AND - Office of Andean Affairs Department of State 202 647 1715','Carter to Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, BrazilFYI You all may already be aware of this, but former Pres Carter is traveling to the countries in the subject line at the end of Apr/beginning of May. His Carter Center staff has asked for unclas briefers, which we\'ll provide. Embassies are involved to a greater and lesser extent, depending on Carter\'s desires, in arranging schedules. Kevin Whitaker Director WHA/AND - Office of Andean Affairs Department of State 202 647 1715'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Andes',2,1,'2588 - C05764084.txt','Russia to help Ecuador develop nuclear energyRussia to help Ecuador develop nuclear energy QUITO (Reuters) - Russia will help Ecuador develop a nuclear energy program for peaceful purposes according to a new energy cooperation agreement between the two countries, the Ecuadorean government said Thursday. Yesterday the ministry of electricity and renewable energy signed a memorandum of understanding with the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) ... to carry out research in technologies and nuclear devices that may effectively be used in our country, the ministry said in a statement. The ministry said that Rosatom would provide support and assistance to help Ecuador draft a set of laws that will limit the use of nuclear energy to peaceful purposes only. The statement says the deal calls for the governments of the two countries to appoint a team that would identify the most interesting projects to develop a nuclear industry in the Andean country. Andrea Gorda Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','Russia to help Ecuador develop nuclear energyRussia to help Ecuador develop nuclear energy QUITO (Reuters) - Russia will help Ecuador develop a nuclear energy program for peaceful purposes according to a new energy cooperation agreement between the two countries, the Ecuadorean government said Thursday. \"Yesterday the ministry of electricity and renewable energy signed a memorandum of understanding with the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) ... to carry out research in technologies and nuclear devices that may effectively be used in our country,\" the ministry said in a statement. The ministry said that Rosatom would provide \"support and assistance\" to help Ecuador draft a set of laws that will limit the use of nuclear energy to peaceful purposes only. The statement says the deal calls for the governments of the two countries to appoint a team that would identify \"the most interesting projects to develop a nuclear industry\" in the Andean country. Andrea Gorda Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Andorra',2,1,'3155 - C05765149.txt','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset, says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'. The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset,\" says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. \"When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'.\" The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Andorra',2,1,'3692 - C05766559.txt','Notes for S on Landler ChatMark Landler spoke to Jose Villarreal (the Commissioner General), Elizabeth and me in the last two days. Mark seems to be going down the same road with all three of us. At first he knew very little about the actual Expo but now he seems focused on the Secretary\'s role in bringing the USA Pavilion back to life. We all agreed that he seems to be writing a favorable story. He specifically wanted to know about her role and whether her political background helped her get there ( as opposed to a more traditional foreign affairs career Secretary). We thought that her political side helped her immediately recognize that she had a real problem with the Chinese that needed to be fixed immediately. As a problem-solving politico, she immediately went to work to fix it. He also wanted to know if she used the WJC/HRC rolodex to raise money. We said no and noted that all of the money is being raised in the business community and not by individuals. She did not go to her political fund- raising base. We did not mention it but it is interesting that many of the early big sponsors were NY based companies like GE (1 ?), Pepsi ( ), Corning, Cummins, Deloitte, NYSE, and Pfizer. He asked if S made individual calls to CEO\'s and we noted (as recd by L), the only general asks were done on conference calls or in large groups. We also noted that she never really asked for sponsorships, instead she stressed the importance of getting a formidable USA presence at the Shanghai Expo that is so important to the Chinese and will attract 70 million people. This could be the largest event in human history and will go from May 1 to October 31, 2010. Talking Points When S arrived at State, the USA and Andorra were the only two countries that did not sign a participation agreement with the Chinese. We had less than $250,000 in the bank. In just ten months, S assigned the Global Partnership Initiative office to lead the project, sent a signal to the State Department bureaucracy that this was a priority and that we would participate, named a Commissioner General, signed the participation agreement, asked Secretary Locke to break ground, raised $54.3 M to build and operate it, and visited the actual construction site in November. The Pavilion is on target to be opened in mid-April.','Notes for S on Landler ChatMark Landler spoke to Jose Villarreal (the Commissioner General), Elizabeth and me in the last two days. Mark seems to be going down the same road with all three of us. At first he knew very little about the actual Expo but now he seems focused on the Secretary\'s role in bringing the USA Pavilion back to life. We all agreed that he seems to be writing a favorable story. He specifically wanted to know about her role and whether her \"political\" background helped her get there ( as opposed to a more traditional foreign affairs \"career\" Secretary). We thought that her political side helped her immediately recognize that she had a real problem with the Chinese that needed to be fixed immediately. As a problem-solving politico, she immediately went to work to fix it. He also wanted to know if she used the WJC/HRC rolodex to raise money. We said no and noted that all of the money is being raised in the business community and not by individuals. She did not go to her political fund- raising base. We did not mention it but it is interesting that many of the early big sponsors were NY based companies like GE (1 ?), Pepsi ( ), Corning, Cummins, Deloitte, NYSE, and Pfizer. He asked if S made individual calls to CEO\'s and we noted (as recd by L), the only general \"asks\" were done on conference calls or in large groups. We also noted that she never really \"asked\" for sponsorships, instead she stressed the importance of getting a formidable USA presence at the Shanghai Expo that is so important to the Chinese and will attract 70 million people. This could be the largest event in human history and will go from May 1 to October 31, 2010. Talking Points When S arrived at State, the USA and Andorra were the only two countries that did not sign a participation agreement with the Chinese. We had less than $250,000 in the bank. In just ten months, S assigned the Global Partnership Initiative office to lead the project, sent a signal to the State Department bureaucracy that this was a priority and that we would participate, named a Commissioner General, signed the participation agreement, asked Secretary Locke to break ground, raised $54.3 M to build and operate it, and visited the actual construction site in November. The Pavilion is on target to be opened in mid-April.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Andreas_Carlgren',1,1,'3672 - C05766522.txt','(Reuters) Copenhagen accord was a disaster, says SwedenBRUSSELS - Despite months of preparation and strenuous international diplomacy, the talks boiled down to an inability of the world\'s two largest emitters, the United States and China, to agree on headline fixed targets. The 27 member states of the EU had gone into the talks with a unified position and with a plan for financing emissions cuts in the developing world, with a commitment to spend around 7 billion euros ($10.01 billion) over the next three years to aid poorer countries. But those aims were largely sidelined as the talks failed to produce the breakthrough agreement many had hoped for. Europe never lost its aim, never, never came to splits or different positions, but of course this was mainly about other countries really (being) unwilling, and especially the United States and China, said Carlgren. Britain on Monday blamed China and a handful of other countries of holding the world to ransom by blocking a legally binding treaty at Copenhagen, stepping up a blame game that has gathered momentum since the talks ended. Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the summit as at best flawed and at worst chaotic and demanded an urgent reform of the process to try to reach a legal treaty when talks are expected to resume in Germany next June. But Danish Climate Minister Connie Hedegaard, who quit as president of the Copenhagen talks midway through after being criticised by African countries for favouring wealthier nations in negotiations, said it was no time to get depressed about the process of tackling climate change. What we need to do is to secure the step that we took and turn it into a result, she told reporters as she arrived for the Brussels meeting on Tuesday. Asked whether Copenhagen had been a failure, she replied: It would have been a failure if we had achieved nothing. But we achieved something. A first step. It was the first time we held a process where all the countries were present, including the big emitters. (Writing by Luke Baker Editing by Jon Hemming)','(Reuters) Copenhagen accord was a \"disaster\", says SwedenBRUSSELS - Despite months of preparation and strenuous international diplomacy, the talks boiled down to an inability of the world\'s two largest emitters, the United States and China, to agree on headline fixed targets. The 27 member states of the EU had gone into the talks with a unified position and with a plan for financing emissions cuts in the developing world, with a commitment to spend around 7 billion euros ($10.01 billion) over the next three years to aid poorer countries. But those aims were largely sidelined as the talks failed to produce the breakthrough agreement many had hoped for. \"Europe never lost its aim, never, never came to splits or different positions, but of course this was mainly about other countries really (being) unwilling, and especially the United States and China,\" said Carlgren. Britain on Monday blamed China and a handful of other countries of holding the world to ransom by blocking a legally binding treaty at Copenhagen, stepping up a blame game that has gathered momentum since the talks ended. Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the summit as \"at best flawed and at worst chaotic\" and demanded an urgent reform of the process to try to reach a legal treaty when talks are expected to resume in Germany next June. But Danish Climate Minister Connie Hedegaard, who quit as president of the Copenhagen talks midway through after being criticised by African countries for favouring wealthier nations in negotiations, said it was no time to get depressed about the process of tackling climate change. \"What we need to do is to secure the step that we took and turn it into a result,\" she told reporters as she arrived for the Brussels meeting on Tuesday. Asked whether Copenhagen had been a failure, she replied: \"It would have been a failure if we had achieved nothing. But we achieved something. A first step. It was the first time we held a process where all the countries were present, including the big emitters.\" (Writing by Luke Baker; Editing by Jon Hemming)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Andrea_Mitchell',1,1,'3670 - C05766518.txt','Call w CherylLater is fine. She is headed downstairs to do a quick interview with Andrea Mitchell and then she\'s off to the PC. I\'ll try!! Nora--Pls tell Cheryl to call me back on my berry # which Ops has. Thx.','Call w CherylLater is fine. She is headed downstairs to do a quick interview with Andrea Mitchell and then she\'s off to the PC. I\'ll try!! Nora--Pls tell Cheryl to call me back on my berry # which Ops has. Thx.'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Andrews_Field',2,2,'2456 - C05763780.txt','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'\"Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Andrews_Field',2,1,'3304 - C05765813.txt','Mini Schedule 9/11/098:00 am BREAKFAST w/SENATORS MCCAIN, LIEBERMAN AND COLLINS 9:00 am James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 9:00 am DROP-BY MEETING w/SE MITCHELL 9:15 am S Conference Room 9:30 am MEETING w/LT. GENERAL PAUL SELVA (JCS) 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:55 am MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR TERRENCE LEE BARNICH, 10:30 am George C. Marshall Auditorium 10:50 am BRIEFING w/CHRISTOPHER HILL U.S. AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ 11:50 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 11:50 am DROP-BY w/CAMBODIAN PARLIMENTARIAN MU SOCHUA 11:55 am Secretary\'s Office *Official photo. 11:55 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:00 pm ARRIVE White House 12:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE MEETING w/RAHM EMMANUEL 12:45 pm COS Office, West Wing 1:00 pm SUNDAY MEETING PREP 2:45 pm White House Situation Room 2:50 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 2:55 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:00 pm WOMEN\'S FUND MEETING 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:40 pm DEPART State Department *En route Andrews AFB 4:05 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 4:15 pm DEPART Andrews AFB via Air Force Aircraft Tail ilTbd *En route New York, NY 5:05 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 5:10 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport *En route Beacon Theater 5:55 pm ARRIVE Beacon Theater 6:00 pm KEYNOTE REMARKS AT THE SEPTEMBER 116 NATIONAL 6:45 pm DAY OF SERVICE COMMEMORATION Beacon Theater 6:50 pm DEPART Beacon Theater *En route Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:10 pm ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:15 pm THE ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE\'S FOUR FREEDOMS AWARD 9:00 pm CEREMONY AND GALA DINNER Grand Ballroom, Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:05 pm DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 9/11/098:00 am BREAKFAST w/SENATORS MCCAIN, LIEBERMAN AND COLLINS 9:00 am James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 9:00 am DROP-BY MEETING w/SE MITCHELL 9:15 am S Conference Room 9:30 am MEETING w/LT. GENERAL PAUL SELVA (JCS) 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:55 am MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR TERRENCE LEE BARNICH, 10:30 am George C. Marshall Auditorium 10:50 am BRIEFING w/CHRISTOPHER HILL U.S. AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ 11:50 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 11:50 am DROP-BY w/CAMBODIAN PARLIMENTARIAN MU SOCHUA 11:55 am Secretary\'s Office *Official photo. 11:55 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:00 pm ARRIVE White House 12:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE MEETING w/RAHM EMMANUEL 12:45 pm COS Office, West Wing 1:00 pm SUNDAY MEETING PREP 2:45 pm White House Situation Room 2:50 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 2:55 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:00 pm WOMEN\'S FUND MEETING 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:40 pm DEPART State Department *En route Andrews AFB 4:05 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 4:15 pm DEPART Andrews AFB via Air Force Aircraft Tail ilTbd *En route New York, NY 5:05 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 5:10 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport *En route Beacon Theater 5:55 pm ARRIVE Beacon Theater 6:00 pm KEYNOTE REMARKS AT THE SEPTEMBER 116 NATIONAL 6:45 pm DAY OF SERVICE COMMEMORATION Beacon Theater 6:50 pm DEPART Beacon Theater *En route Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:10 pm ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:15 pm THE ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE\'S FOUR FREEDOMS AWARD 9:00 pm CEREMONY AND GALA DINNER Grand Ballroom, Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:05 pm DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route Private Residence ###'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Andrew_J._Shapiro',3,1,'1912 - C05762436.txt','Good news!Yeah! Hi guys ? Just wanted to share the exciting news that Andrew Shapiro was confirmed today as Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs! Also confirmed today: Bonnie D. Jenkins for Coordinator for Threat Reduction Programs (with the Rank of Ambassador), Eric Goosby for Ambassador at Large and Global AIDS Coordinator, and Eric P. Schwartz for Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees and Migration. Congrats! Caroline 21','Good news!Yeah! Hi guys ? Just wanted to share the exciting news that Andrew Shapiro was confirmed today as Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs! Also confirmed today: Bonnie D. Jenkins for Coordinator for Threat Reduction Programs (with the Rank of Ambassador), Eric Goosby for Ambassador at Large and Global AIDS Coordinator, and Eric P. Schwartz for Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees and Migration. Congrats! Caroline 21'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Andrew_J._Shapiro',3,1,'2551 - C05764004.txt','Brava!She is on your grid. Rob will take care of the letter right away. PIs put on call list and do letter to her wishing her well etc. B6 It was great to you see you too. You look fantastic. It was a wonderful mini reunion. Best way to reach On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 12:18 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Karen-- It was great seeing you yesterday at what felt like a mini-reunion. Thanks so much for coming. Also could you please send me the contact info for so I could call or write her? Give my best to Mike and Jessica and enjoy the rest of summer. H Secretary Clinton -- You were phenomenol this morning on Meet the Press. Many NY friends and fans have been emailing me today with rave reviews, even some of my new Republican pals. I missed you at the UN Eleanor Roosevelt breakfast - you were mobbed. I will be in Washington on Thursday for Andrew Shapiro\'s swearing-in, perhaps I will see you there. Thanks for the note to Jessica for her graduation -- she\'s doing great -- a counselor in training at a 346','Brava!She is on your grid. Rob will take care of the letter right away. PIs put on call list and do letter to her wishing her well etc. B6 It was great to you see you too. You look fantastic. It was a wonderful mini reunion. Best way to reach On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 12:18 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Karen-- It was great seeing you yesterday at what felt like a mini-reunion. Thanks so much for coming. Also could you please send me the contact info for so I could call or write her? Give my best to Mike and Jessica and enjoy the rest of summer. H Secretary Clinton -- You were phenomenol this morning on Meet the Press. Many NY friends and fans have been emailing me today with rave reviews, even some of my new Republican pals. I missed you at the UN Eleanor Roosevelt breakfast - you were mobbed. I will be in Washington on Thursday for Andrew Shapiro\'s swearing-in, perhaps I will see you there. Thanks for the note to Jessica for her graduation -- she\'s doing great -- a counselor in training at a 346'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Andrew_J._Shapiro',3,1,'2941 - C05764735.txt','Out of Office AutoReply:I will be out of the office until Tuesday, October 13 with limited access to e-mail. If you need immediate assistance, please contact Pat Grimes at 202-647-9022. Andrew J. Shapiro Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs Department of State 2201 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20520','Out of Office AutoReply:I will be out of the office until Tuesday, October 13 with limited access to e-mail. If you need immediate assistance, please contact Pat Grimes at 202-647-9022. Andrew J. Shapiro Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs Department of State 2201 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20520'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Andrew_Manatos',1,1,'1840 - C05762253.txt','Thank you...againFyi Secretary Clinton\'s remarks at her Friday press conference with the Turkish Foreign Minister continued this Administration\'s excellent efforts to restore the credibility of the U.S. with Greece and Cyprus ? which will lead to important progress in the region. As you know, the Bush Administration consistently hid and defended actions by Turkey that were injurious to Cyprus and Greece, inconsistent with American values and principals, and also not in Turkey\'s best interests. We highlighted for the top leaders in our community that Secretary Clinton once again in front of the Turkish Foreign Minister, called for a bi-zonal and bi-communal federation for Cyprus as well as expressed the United States\' strong support for freedom of religion. With Secretary Clinton and others doing these kinds of things, America is moving to correct the biggest road block to a Cyprus settlement ? restoring American credibility with the Greek-Cypriots which was badly lost during the Bush Administration. Keep up the great work! Andy Manatos and Mike Manatos THE NATIONAL COORDINATED EFFORT OF HELLENES (CEH) 1100 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 393-7790 [fax] (202) 628-0225 E-mail: CoordinatedEffort@IVIanatos.com Remarks With Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC June 5, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Minister Davutoglu and I just had a very productive, broad-ranging, comprehensive discussion. And it is a great privilege to welcome him here to the State Department within the very first weeks of his having been appointed foreign minister. Of course, I was very honored to have gone to Turkey very early in my term as Secretary of State, and President Obama had a wonderful visit to Turkey. And all of that is to confirm the strength and importance of our partnership and alliance. We have a lot of work to do together. Turkey, the United States, and the entire global community certainly face a great number of challenges, but we also see opportunities. So our message coming out of the meeting today and our prior meetings is that we\'re going to deepen and strengthen our cooperation on an ongoing basis, because we believe that both Turkey and the United States have unique roles to play.','Thank you...againFyi Secretary Clinton\'s remarks at her Friday press conference with the Turkish Foreign Minister continued this Administration\'s excellent efforts to restore the credibility of the U.S. with Greece and Cyprus ? which will lead to important progress in the region. As you know, the Bush Administration consistently hid and defended actions by Turkey that were injurious to Cyprus and Greece, inconsistent with American values and principals, and also not in Turkey\'s best interests. We highlighted for the top leaders in our community that Secretary Clinton once again in front of the Turkish Foreign Minister, called for a \"bi-zonal and bi-communal federation\" for Cyprus as well as expressed the United States\' strong support for \"freedom of religion.\" With Secretary Clinton and others doing these kinds of things, America is moving to correct the biggest road block to a Cyprus settlement ? restoring American credibility with the Greek-Cypriots which was badly lost during the Bush Administration. Keep up the great work! Andy Manatos and Mike Manatos THE NATIONAL COORDINATED EFFORT OF HELLENES (CEH) 1100 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 393-7790 [fax] (202) 628-0225 E-mail: CoordinatedEffort@IVIanatos.com Remarks With Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC June 5, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Minister Davutoglu and I just had a very productive, broad-ranging, comprehensive discussion. And it is a great privilege to welcome him here to the State Department within the very first weeks of his having been appointed foreign minister. Of course, I was very honored to have gone to Turkey very early in my term as Secretary of State, and President Obama had a wonderful visit to Turkey. And all of that is to confirm the strength and importance of our partnership and alliance. We have a lot of work to do together. Turkey, the United States, and the entire global community certainly face a great number of challenges, but we also see opportunities. So our message coming out of the meeting today and our prior meetings is that we\'re going to deepen and strengthen our cooperation on an ongoing basis, because we believe that both Turkey and the United States have unique roles to play.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Andrew_Marr',1,1,'1002 - C05760210.txt','Checking inGordon Brown has hospital eye tests Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. By Andrew Alderson, Chief Reporter Published: 2:51PM BST 10 Oct 2009 Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. <http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraphimultimedia/archive/01485/brown- quitter_1485290c.jpg> Gordon Brown lost the sight in one eye in a childhood rugby injury Photo: PA Mr Brown visited Moorfields in London, one of the world\'s best-known eye hospitals, after surgeons found two small tears in his retina. The disclosure comes just two weeks after Labour Party chiefs were angry with the BBC because Andrew Marr, the presenter, questioned the Prime Minister about his health, including his eyesight, during an interview. Related Articles UK economy ready to bounce back, says Brown <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6286070/Britains-economy-ready-to-bounce-back-says-Gordon-Brown.html> Gordon Brown\'s health: blogger behind rumours <http://www.telegra ph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/6241738/Gordon-Browns-health-blogger- behind-rumours.html> BBC stuns Brown with question on pill taking <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6237419/BBC-stuns-Gordon-Brown-with-question-on-pill-taking.html> I\'m about to see Shaun--any messages? And have you heard the news about Gordon\'s eye? What does it mean?','Checking inGordon Brown has hospital eye tests Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. By Andrew Alderson, Chief Reporter Published: 2:51PM BST 10 Oct 2009 Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. <http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraphimultimedia/archive/01485/brown- quitter_1485290c.jpg> Gordon Brown lost the sight in one eye in a childhood rugby injury Photo: PA Mr Brown visited Moorfields in London, one of the world\'s best-known eye hospitals, after surgeons found two small tears in his retina. The disclosure comes just two weeks after Labour Party chiefs were angry with the BBC because Andrew Marr, the presenter, questioned the Prime Minister about his health, including his eyesight, during an interview. Related Articles UK economy ready to bounce back, says Brown <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6286070/Britains-economy-ready-to-bounce-back-says-Gordon-Brown.html> Gordon Brown\'s health: blogger behind rumours <http://www.telegra ph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/6241738/Gordon-Browns-health-blogger- behind-rumours.html> BBC stuns Brown with question on pill taking <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6237419/BBC-stuns-Gordon-Brown-with-question-on-pill-taking.html> I\'m about to see Shaun--any messages? And have you heard the news about Gordon\'s eye? What does it mean?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Andrew_Porter_(Civil_War_general)',1,1,'3026 - C05764896.txt','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left the special relationship at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone, the source said. There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off. The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would spend all day Friday together. However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left \"the special relationship\" at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. \"It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone,\" the source said. \"There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off.\" The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would \"spend all day Friday together.\" However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Andrew_Sullivan',1,1,'159 - C05739747.txt','Fwd: Andrew Sullivan with the Hillary love Andrew Sullivan with the Hillary love andrew sullivan with the hillary lovesee op ed Forwarded message This op-ed in the Boston Herald is amazing - all the more so because it comes from a former critic of hers: An apology to Hillary Drying tears again, resilient Clinton proves true leader By Margery Eagan I Sunday, September 16, 2012 I http://www.bostonherald.com I Columnists','Fwd: Andrew Sullivan with the Hillary love Andrew Sullivan with the Hillary love andrew sullivan with the hillary lovesee op ed Forwarded message This op-ed in the Boston Herald is amazing - all the more so because it comes from a former critic of hers: An apology to Hillary Drying tears again, resilient Clinton proves true leader By Margery Eagan I Sunday, September 16, 2012 I http://www.bostonherald.com I Columnists'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Andrew_Young_School_of_Policy_Studies',1,1,'188 - C05739783.txt','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board Justice Minister said this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate. 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. Boots on the ground: they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is \"shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security; they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board; Justice Minister said \"this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate.\" 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. \"Boots on the ground\": they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Andre_Deyo',1,1,'3738 - C05766648.txt','(AP) Haiti PM: U.S. Baptists knew removing kids was wrongfyi PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) - Haiti\'s prime minister says it\'s clear to him that the 10 U.S. Baptists who tried to take 33 Haitian children out of the quake-ravaged country knew what they were doing was wrong. Prime Minister Max Bellerive also tells The Associated Press his country is open to having the Americans tried in the United States. Bellerive says some of the children have parents who are alive. The government is attempting to locate them. He says a judicial system needs to determine whether the Americans were acting in good faith, as they claim, or are child traffickers. The Americans are mostly from Idaho. They have been held since being arrested January 29 trying to enter the Dominican Republic with the children. Justin Deyo S/ES-0 Operations Specialist 202-647-1512','(AP) Haiti PM: U.S. Baptists knew removing kids was wrongfyi PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) - Haiti\'s prime minister says it\'s clear to him that the 10 U.S. Baptists who tried to take 33 Haitian children out of the quake-ravaged country \"knew what they were doing was wrong.\" Prime Minister Max Bellerive also tells The Associated Press his country is open to having the Americans tried in the United States. Bellerive says some of the children have parents who are alive. The government is attempting to locate them. He says a judicial system needs to determine whether the Americans were acting in good faith, as they claim, or are child traffickers. The Americans are mostly from Idaho. They have been held since being arrested January 29 trying to enter the Dominican Republic with the children. Justin Deyo S/ES-0 Operations Specialist 202-647-1512'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Andy_Leaning',5,1,'1132 - C05760390.txt','Health Care UpdateFinally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed yes vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture.','Health Care UpdateFinally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed \"yes\" vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Andy_Leaning',5,1,'2038 - C05762670.txt','RE: Re: FW:We have - you said it was you - this was an fyi We have to resolve this today! Just FYI given where you are leaning ? I put her resume at the bottom in text in case you want to see on your bb. cdm From:','RE: Re: FW:We have - you said it was you - this was an fyi We have to resolve this today! Just FYI given where you are leaning ? I put her resume at the bottom in text in case you want to see on your bb. cdm From:'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Andy_Leaning',5,1,'2571 - C05764053.txt','HRC scorecardFyi Cheryl, Jake: Despite the nailbiting finale, the Human Rights Council reentry has been remarkably successful. The tally, with returns still coming in: 1. Goldstone-report deferred through extraordinary political work by all of you 2. Freedom of Expression--tonsensus--a landmark achievement in suggesting that there is indeed a universal understanding of freedom of expression that can cut across cultural lines 3. Honduras: consensus 4. Womens\' Equality-consensus 5. Human Security issues: US took forward leaning posture USG engaged across the board and got the results it wanted--5 for 5--plus appeared principled and balanced To be honest if we had gotten any 2 of these, I would have felt relieved. Instead we ran the table. There was a stunning performance by 10-DRL-L-AmEmbassy Geneva and various regional bureaus, particularly NEA and WHA and AF, as well as EUR. The State Department at its finest and multilateral diplomacy executed at a macro and micro level. Brimmer, Nossel, Posner all were outstanding as were our folks in Geneva. And this is in our first reengagement. It should get better as we gain more experience. Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520 202 647 9598 o KohHH@State.gov<mailto:KohHH@State.gov> Martin R. Flug Professor of International Law, Yale Law School (on leave),','HRC scorecardFyi Cheryl, Jake: Despite the nailbiting finale, the Human Rights Council reentry has been remarkably successful. The tally, with returns still coming in: 1. Goldstone-report deferred through extraordinary political work by all of you 2. Freedom of Expression--tonsensus--a landmark achievement in suggesting that there is indeed a universal understanding of freedom of expression that can cut across cultural lines 3. Honduras: consensus 4. Womens\' Equality-consensus 5. Human Security issues: US took forward leaning posture USG engaged across the board and got the results it wanted--5 for 5--plus appeared principled and balanced To be honest if we had gotten any 2 of these, I would have felt relieved. Instead we ran the table. There was a stunning performance by 10-DRL-L-AmEmbassy Geneva and various regional bureaus, particularly NEA and WHA and AF, as well as EUR. The State Department at its finest and multilateral diplomacy executed at a macro and micro level. Brimmer, Nossel, Posner all were outstanding as were our folks in Geneva. And this is in our first reengagement. It should get better as we gain more experience. Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520 202 647 9598 o KohHH@State.gov<mailto:KohHH@State.gov> Martin R. Flug Professor of International Law, Yale Law School (on leave),'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Andy_Leaning',5,1,'3242 - C05765689.txt','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Andy_Leaning',5,1,'3292 - C05765792.txt','Honduras Update Nov 16 11:00 pm ESTThe hardliners in the regime fought a largely successful counterattack against the deal today, and M appears to be leaning toward their view that if he steps aside he will endanger the elections. It goes beyond that. For the hardliners this is almost a religious struggle against a Zelaya they view as dangerous, duplicitous and vengeful. As one of the hardliners told me two weeks ago: We are prepared to die for this. The modest silver lining is that the military has weighed in on the side of the moderates -- the latter include all three of the de facto negotiators who reached the October 30 Accord. Hugo believes strongly that Ishould fly down Tuesday morning for one last, blunt effort. Arturo, Dan Restrepo and I agree. Last time my message, while firm, appealed to M\'s better angels -- the chance to leave office as a statesman and deal a strategic defeat to Chavez. I will sharpen it tomorrow. The hardliners fail to see how they are playing into the hands of the worst actors in the hemisphere -- ALBA crowing will be part of the de facto legacy. I will also make clear that if the de factos continue down this path we will be forced to underscore our position on the coup in concrete ways I will make clear that they are undermining any chance we have to increase international support for the elections. As for our stance on elections, Arturo and Hugo will present options to S in coming days. I depart at 6:00 am and will update you Tuesday evening from Tegucigalpa. ck','Honduras Update Nov 16 11:00 pm ESTThe hardliners in the regime fought a largely successful counterattack against the deal today, and M appears to be leaning toward their view that if he steps aside he will endanger the elections. It goes beyond that. For the hardliners this is almost a religious struggle against a Zelaya they view as dangerous, duplicitous and vengeful. As one of the hardliners told me two weeks ago: \"We are prepared to die for this.\" The modest silver lining is that the military has weighed in on the side of the moderates -- the latter include all three of the de facto negotiators who reached the October 30 Accord. Hugo believes strongly that Ishould fly down Tuesday morning for one last, blunt effort. Arturo, Dan Restrepo and I agree. Last time my message, while firm, appealed to M\'s better angels -- the chance to leave office as a statesman and deal a strategic defeat to Chavez. I will sharpen it tomorrow. The hardliners fail to see how they are playing into the hands of the worst actors in the hemisphere -- ALBA crowing will be part of the de facto legacy. I will also make clear that if the de factos continue down this path we will be forced to underscore our position on the coup in concrete ways I will make clear that they are undermining any chance we have to increase international support for the elections. As for our stance on elections, Arturo and Hugo will present options to S in coming days. I depart at 6:00 am and will update you Tuesday evening from Tegucigalpa. ck'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Andy_McSmith',1,1,'1066 - C05760303.txt','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a contract with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of top slicing the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies. There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. This was done for News International, a Tory insider said yesterday. Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened. In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the abysmal record of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its total failure to stop the BBC buying the Lonely','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a \"contract\" with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of \"top slicing\" the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies \"focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies\". There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. \"This was done for News International,\" a Tory insider said yesterday. \"Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened.\" In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the \"abysmal record\" of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its \"total failure\" to stop the BBC buying the Lonely'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Andy_Towle',1,1,'1904 - C05762424.txt','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM This is not appropriate time for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so, Socarides says. Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification. Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military. Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton Andy Towle and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans, Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors. And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM \"This is not appropriate time\" for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. \"The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so,\" Socarides says. \"Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification.\" Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. \"The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military.\" Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton; Andy Towle; and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. \"One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans,\" Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. \"This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors.\" And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he \"will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'And_We_Run',2,1,'3642 - C05766455.txt','maggiethoughts Maggie is going to be down in DC on Thursday, February 18th and could do a big think dinner that evening ? that date works well on HRC\'s calendar too. Cheryl, if it\'s good on your end, should we run by HRC and move forward with invites? Lana Valmoro nt to the Secretary of State (direct) B6','maggiethoughts Maggie is going to be down in DC on Thursday, February 18th and could do a \"big think\" dinner that evening ? that date works well on HRC\'s calendar too. Cheryl, if it\'s good on your end, should we run by HRC and move forward with invites? Lana Valmoro nt to the Secretary of State (direct) B6'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'And_We_Run',2,1,'3650 - C05766471.txt','maggieI want to do dinner but discuss invites w me first. Thx. thoughts Maggie is going to be down in DC on Thursday, February 18th and could do a big think dinner that evening ?that date works well on HRC\'s calendar too. Cheryl, if it\'s good on your end, should we run by HRC and move forward with invites? Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State (direct)','maggieI want to do dinner but discuss invites w me first. Thx. thoughts Maggie is going to be down in DC on Thursday, February 18th and could do a \"big think\" dinner that evening ?that date works well on HRC\'s calendar too. Cheryl, if it\'s good on your end, should we run by HRC and move forward with invites? Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State (direct)'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Angela_Merkel',3,1,'1495 - C05761260.txt','fyi: Tony...SidOk. Jonathan Powell tells me that remarks about Tony would be appreciated but that what would really be significant will be your conversation with Merkel. Sid','fyi: Tony...SidOk. Jonathan Powell tells me that remarks about Tony would be appreciated but that what would really be significant will be your conversation with Merkel. Sid'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Angela_Merkel',3,1,'2710 - C05764302.txt','(WSJ)- German government awaits outcome of GM board of directors meetingBERLIN (Dow Jones)--The German government is awaiting the outcome of a meeting of General Motors Co.\'s board of directors later Friday that will discuss the sale of its German unit Adam Opel GmbH. The government will then assess what it believes will be a fundamental signal on which of the two remaining bids for the unit the company favors, economics ministry spokeswoman Beatrix Brodkorb said Friday. The meeting is due to take place in the afternoon, central European time, according to the government. Austrian-Canadian car parts maker Magna International Inc. (MGA), in a consortium with Russian savings banks OAO Sberbank (SBER.RS), and Belgian private equity firm RHJ International SA (RHJI.BT) have recently presented revised bids for Opel and its sister company, U.K.-based Vauxhall. Germany\'s Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is keen to rescue jobs at Opel ahead of the Sept. 27 general election, has lobbied hard for Magna to be win the bid, while GM in the past has preferred RHJ. Government spokesman Klaus Vater said Friday that there is currently some movement, and Brodkorb said the government has been in contact with the U.S. on Opel over the past 24 hours. Brodkorb stressed that Germany\'s offer to provide the entire EUR4.5 billion in state aid for Opel came after GM asked Germany to provide more details on aid for the Magna bid but made no request for more state aid details for RHJ. The offer to pay state subsidies entirely and upfront without other European countries that have Opel and Vauxhall plants is an offer to other countries to help get a fast decision, Brodkorb said. Other European countries with Opel plants include Spain, the U.K., Poland and Belgium. The U.K. government is reportedly irritated by Germany\'s offer to entirely shoulder state guarantees of up to EUR4.5 billion in the deal because a decision on state aid wouldn\'t be up to Germany alone since the Opel bids also involve Vauxhall and production sites in Spain and Poland. Opel has around 50,000 staff in Europe, of which around half are based in Germany. 12)','(WSJ)- German government awaits outcome of GM board of directors meetingBERLIN (Dow Jones)--The German government is awaiting the outcome of a meeting of General Motors Co.\'s board of directors later Friday that will discuss the sale of its German unit Adam Opel GmbH. The government will then assess what it believes will be a fundamental signal on which of the two remaining bids for the unit the company favors, economics ministry spokeswoman Beatrix Brodkorb said Friday. The meeting is due to take place in the afternoon, central European time, according to the government. Austrian-Canadian car parts maker Magna International Inc. (MGA), in a consortium with Russian savings banks OAO Sberbank (SBER.RS), and Belgian private equity firm RHJ International SA (RHJI.BT) have recently presented revised bids for Opel and its sister company, U.K.-based Vauxhall. Germany\'s Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is keen to rescue jobs at Opel ahead of the Sept. 27 general election, has lobbied hard for Magna to be win the bid, while GM in the past has preferred RHJ. Government spokesman Klaus Vater said Friday that there is currently \"some movement,\" and Brodkorb said the government has been in contact with the U.S. on Opel over the past 24 hours. Brodkorb stressed that Germany\'s offer to provide the entire EUR4.5 billion in state aid for Opel came after GM asked Germany to provide more details on aid for the Magna bid but made no request for more state aid details for RHJ. The offer to pay state subsidies entirely and upfront without other European countries that have Opel and Vauxhall plants \"is an offer to other countries to help get a fast decision,\" Brodkorb said. Other European countries with Opel plants include Spain, the U.K., Poland and Belgium. The U.K. government is reportedly irritated by Germany\'s offer to entirely shoulder state guarantees of up to EUR4.5 billion in the deal because a decision on state aid wouldn\'t be up to Germany alone since the Opel bids also involve Vauxhall and production sites in Spain and Poland. Opel has around 50,000 staff in Europe, of which around half are based in Germany. 12)'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Angela_Merkel',3,1,'2716 - C05764319.txt','(Reuters) Germany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talksGermany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talks BERLIN (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who is bidding to oust Angela Merkel as chancellor of Germany in September\'s election, said he wanted a timetable for a military pull-out from Afghanistan. Steinmeier said once it became clear who would lead Afghanistan after the election there, talks should begin over how long foreign troops should stay. We need to agree with the new Afghan president...how long international troops should remain in Afghanistan, he said at the sidelines of an election event in Dortmund on Saturday. 1\'2G','(Reuters) Germany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talksGermany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talks BERLIN (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who is bidding to oust Angela Merkel as chancellor of Germany in September\'s election, said he wanted a timetable for a military pull-out from Afghanistan. Steinmeier said once it became clear who would lead Afghanistan after the election there, talks should begin over how long foreign troops should stay. \"We need to agree with the new Afghan president...how long international troops should remain in Afghanistan,\" he said at the sidelines of an election event in Dortmund on Saturday. 1\'2G'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Angelo_Persichilli',1,1,'3596 - C05766322.txt','Bill deblasio wonHis cell is Karen Persichilli Keogh','Bill deblasio wonHis cell is Karen Persichilli Keogh'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Angola',19,1,'1061 - C05760294.txt','ScheduleDear Hillary, I too am sorry not to be able to see you this time. I am currently making about one trip a month to DC for Symbion, so I am sure there will be an opportunity in the near future. I hesitate to pester you personally so if there is somebody I can work through to coordinate a time please let me know or have them drop me a note. My schedule is much more flexible than yours. By the way I just returned from Angola. Your stop there was a big hit. I found Luanda to be fascinating and much different from much of Africa. I also found the women to be much more overtly powerful in their own right and not exercising that power through their husbands. How refreshing. Valerie speaks to Women\'s Voices tonight and in. prepping has been reading Half the Sky which reinforces everything you and Melanne have been fighting for for years. When I gave my ambassadorial farewell address in Gabon in 1995 I made a point of saying that if I were the God of development assistance I would do only one thing: give all the money to the women and then sit back and watch them drive African economies forward. I hope you succeed in pushing the world in that direction. I don\'t know of a more forceful and qualified advocate. Joe Ambassador Joseph Wilson Director, Symbion Power Email: website: www.symbion-power.com This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify immediately. Joe--','ScheduleDear Hillary, I too am sorry not to be able to see you this time. I am currently making about one trip a month to DC for Symbion, so I am sure there will be an opportunity in the near future. I hesitate to pester you personally so if there is somebody I can work through to coordinate a time please let me know or have them drop me a note. My schedule is much more flexible than yours. By the way I just returned from Angola. Your stop there was a big hit. I found Luanda to be fascinating and much different from much of Africa. I also found the women to be much more overtly powerful in their own right and not exercising that power through their husbands. How refreshing. Valerie speaks to Women\'s Voices tonight and in. prepping has been reading \"Half the Sky\" which reinforces everything you and Melanne have been fighting for for years. When I gave my ambassadorial farewell address in Gabon in 1995 I made a point of saying that if I were the God of development assistance I would do only one thing: give all the money to the women and then sit back and watch them drive African economies forward. I hope you succeed in pushing the world in that direction. I don\'t know of a more forceful and qualified advocate. Joe Ambassador Joseph Wilson Director, Symbion Power Email: website: www.symbion-power.com This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify immediately. Joe--'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Angola',19,1,'2040 - C05762675.txt','Spoke with ClaireShe was flattered that her presence is missed in the building on long trips. Committed to make the building work for S while she is traveling. I asked if there are any long trips she\'s passionate about we would work it out ? she said only two ? if HRC ever goes to Antarctica and Africa. I said we would work those out (her cousin is Amb to Angola so that is her real interest). She was pleased she was impactful. cdm 104','Spoke with ClaireShe was flattered that her presence is missed in the building on long trips. Committed to make the building work for S while she is traveling. I asked if there are any long trips she\'s passionate about we would work it out ? she said only two ? if HRC ever goes to Antarctica and Africa. I said we would work those out (her cousin is Amb to Angola so that is her real interest). She was pleased she was impactful. cdm 104'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Angola',19,1,'2362 - C05763323.txt','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities, the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. \"The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities,\" the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Angola',19,1,'2364 - C05763334.txt','Angola and Food security for S tripSee traffic The chinese have also given angola $3 billion in low interest loans for securing oil access. They are also major vendors for construction. Best, David Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Reines, Philippe fyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security 72','Angola and Food security for S tripSee traffic The chinese have also given angola $3 billion in low interest loans for securing oil access. They are also major vendors for construction. Best, David Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Reines, Philippe fyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security 72'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Angola',19,1,'2397 - C05763508.txt','Heads up on comm farming etc.Fyi I would be careful with the commercial farming. Many African leaders support it because it\'s good for their cronies. Paul Collier has been one of the most vocal supporters of commercial farming - mostly because of the success of Brazil. Our USAID colleagues are much less supportive because historically it doesn\'t have as much benefit for the poor as working directly with rural farmers. I think the best way to frame this issue is to say: we support small holder farmers and that\'s what our programs will emphasize but, if we see an opportunity for commercial farms to also help achieve our goal of lifting 100 million out of hunger and poverty, then we will support it. In general, commercial farms usually benefit those who are above the poverty line - not those below it. Best, Matt Am just getting ready to go throufh emails sent after 3pm yesterday. A few thoughts b/f I do: 1.S made commitments re angola and agriculture 2.S agreed w/ nigerian agri min that we need to invest in commercial farming rather than only rural farming (several countries have observed that focusing on rural farming has not worked but have offered no analysis for that but it was said in several counties). Cdm','Heads up on comm farming etc.Fyi I would be careful with the commercial farming. Many African leaders support it because it\'s good for their cronies. Paul Collier has been one of the most vocal supporters of commercial farming - mostly because of the success of Brazil. Our USAID colleagues are much less supportive because historically it doesn\'t have as much benefit for the poor as working directly with rural farmers. I think the best way to frame this issue is to say: we support small holder farmers and that\'s what our programs will emphasize; but, if we see an opportunity for commercial farms to also help achieve our goal of lifting 100 million out of hunger and poverty, then we will support it. In general, commercial farms usually benefit those who are above the poverty line - not those below it. Best, Matt Am just getting ready to go throufh emails sent after 3pm yesterday. A few thoughts b/f I do: 1.S made commitments re angola and agriculture; 2.S agreed w/ nigerian agri min that we need to invest in commercial farming rather than only rural farming (several countries have observed that focusing on rural farming has not worked but have offered no analysis for that but it was said in several counties). Cdm'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Angola',19,1,'2424 - C05763715.txt','AARJake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: ...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking. Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed, Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance, she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to boogie with African dancers. And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself, she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end. Mrs. Clinton seemed satisfied that she had accomplished her mission: strengthening American relations with crucial allies on the continent, like Nigeria and South Africa, and sending a message of tough love, as she called it, to nations like Kenya and Congo. Over all, she said, the United States wants to work more closely with African nations as a partner, not simply as a patron or dispenser of aid. In exchange, she said, African leaders must deliver democracy and good government. Mrs. Clinton vowed to stay on top of Africa, even after she gets back to Washington, closely monitoring the issues she addressed on her tour. She also pointed to Cape Verde, a set of palm-studded islands best known for their beaches and enormous tourist hotels, as an example of what good leadership can do. This is possible, she said. You create not just economic growth but a sense of human dignity and possibility. Kenya. South Africa. Angola. Congo. Nigeria. Liberia. And finally Cape Verde. Mrs. Clinton saw with her own eyes some of Africa\'s most promising countries - and some of its most troubled ones. In Kenya, she pushed for the government to prosecute perpetrators of the postelection violence last year. In South Africa, the big issue was Zimbabwe and how the South African government should do more to help ease the crisis there.','AARJake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: \"...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking.\" Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. \"I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed,\" Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. \"I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance,\" she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to \"boogie\" with African dancers. \"And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself,\" she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end. Mrs. Clinton seemed satisfied that she had accomplished her mission: strengthening American relations with crucial allies on the continent, like Nigeria and South Africa, and sending a message of \"tough love,\" as she called it, to nations like Kenya and Congo. Over all, she said, the United States wants to work more closely with African nations as a partner, not simply as a patron or dispenser of aid. In exchange, she said, African leaders must deliver democracy and good government. Mrs. Clinton vowed to stay on top of Africa, even after she gets back to Washington, closely monitoring the issues she addressed on her tour. She also pointed to Cape Verde, a set of palm-studded islands best known for their beaches and enormous tourist hotels, as an example of what good leadership can do. \"This is possible,\" she said. \"You create not just economic growth but a sense of human dignity and possibility.\" Kenya. South Africa. Angola. Congo. Nigeria. Liberia. And finally Cape Verde. Mrs. Clinton saw with her own eyes some of Africa\'s most promising countries - and some of its most troubled ones. In Kenya, she pushed for the government to prosecute perpetrators of the postelection violence last year. In South Africa, the big issue was Zimbabwe and how the South African government should do more to help ease the crisis there.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Angola',19,1,'2539 - C05763982.txt','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633 77','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633 77'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Angola',19,1,'2549 - C05764000.txt','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Angola',19,1,'2559 - C05764022.txt','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIACheryl: The Russians are trying to cash in on Angola\'s upside potential. With the Angola\'s oil and mineral wealth, as well as its vast agricultural potential, the Russians see dollars signs in their eyes. I hope some American companies, backed up with OPIC and Ex-Im Bank guarantees and loans, will go in to build housing and other infrastructure. Johnnie FYI ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIACheryl: The Russians are trying to cash in on Angola\'s upside potential. With the Angola\'s oil and mineral wealth, as well as its vast agricultural potential, the Russians see dollars signs in their eyes. I hope some American companies, backed up with OPIC and Ex-Im Bank guarantees and loans, will go in to build housing and other infrastructure. Johnnie FYI ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Angola',19,1,'2697 - C05764282.txt','Ensuring Energy TransitionsH RC: FYI. This is my point. cdm Hi Cheryl, Thanks for your email. I am on a plane now ? headed back from Istambul. I have not has any time to address this. But I will certainly work on it shortly. And in fact am meeting with David this week to do so. But I also think it is essential to take into account the concerns of the Hill. In Jose\'s hearings and mine, the committee quite explicitly and directly said they expected us to play significant roles in energy. David should certainly have the lead role, as the secretary has said and as the legislation clearly spells out, but we also need to figure out how we can work together. And I am sure that can be done amicably under david\'s overall leadership in this area. But H should be consulted and talk to the SFRC before any changes are made to avoid any surprises and be sure they understand what is being done. And, of course, I want to be sure we bring in Jose on any discussions, since he has important interests in this. Regards, Bob Bob: I hope you are settling in ? looking forward to finding a moment to connect with you. I particularly want to make sure we follow-up on energy in your title and making sure lines are clear in that arena to avoid any dropped balls or missed opportunities. I wanted to flag one matter now because the Secretary has asked David Goldwyn during her look-ahead meeting regarding energy, to move forward on several energy security priorities ? including engaging with key producers like Brazil, Mexico, Angola and Nigeria as well as addressing energy security concerns with consumers like China and India. Given that E/EEB previously had the lead on energy matters before we had an International Energy Coordinator, I want to make sure you and he are properly and smoothly transitioning matters to him.','Ensuring Energy TransitionsH RC: FYI. This is my point. cdm Hi Cheryl, Thanks for your email. I am on a plane now ? headed back from Istambul. I have not has any time to address this. But I will certainly work on it shortly. And in fact am meeting with David this week to do so. But I also think it is essential to take into account the concerns of the Hill. In Jose\'s hearings and mine, the committee quite explicitly and directly said they expected us to play significant roles in energy. David should certainly have the lead role, as the secretary has said and as the legislation clearly spells out, but we also need to figure out how we can work together. And I am sure that can be done amicably under david\'s overall leadership in this area. But H should be consulted and talk to the SFRC before any changes are made to avoid any surprises and be sure they understand what is being done. And, of course, I want to be sure we bring in Jose on any discussions, since he has important interests in this. Regards, Bob Bob: I hope you are settling in ? looking forward to finding a moment to connect with you. I particularly want to make sure we follow-up on energy in your title and making sure lines are clear in that arena to avoid any dropped balls or missed opportunities. I wanted to flag one matter now because the Secretary has asked David Goldwyn during her look-ahead meeting regarding energy, to move forward on several energy security priorities ? including engaging with key producers like Brazil, Mexico, Angola and Nigeria as well as addressing energy security concerns with consumers like China and India. Given that E/EEB previously had the lead on energy matters before we had an International Energy Coordinator, I want to make sure you and he are properly and smoothly transitioning matters to him.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Angola',19,1,'2997 - C05764847.txt','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes; US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain; Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Angola',19,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Angola',19,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Angola',19,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Angola',19,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Angola',19,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Angola',19,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Angola',19,1,'358 - C05758504.txt','ScheduleAm I seeing both Miliband and Kouchener this week? Am I seeing the Angola FM btw May 19-22? Can I fly to W\'chester Tues night and fly back out of LaGuardia after NYU?','ScheduleAm I seeing both Miliband and Kouchener this week? Am I seeing the Angola FM btw May 19-22? Can I fly to W\'chester Tues night and fly back out of LaGuardia after NYU?'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Angola',19,1,'359 - C05758505.txt','ScheduleOk Yes to Kouchner, Miliband and Angolian FM. Unfortunately, we need to choose one airport because of cost -- we could fly into White Plains on Tuesday night. On Wednesday, leave Yankee Stadium and drive back up to White Plains. Am I seeing both Miliband and Kouchener this week? Am I seeing the Angola FM btw May 19-22? Can I fly to W\'chester Tues night and fly back out of LaGuardia after NYU?','ScheduleOk Yes to Kouchner, Miliband and Angolian FM. Unfortunately, we need to choose one airport because of cost -- we could fly into White Plains on Tuesday night. On Wednesday, leave Yankee Stadium and drive back up to White Plains. Am I seeing both Miliband and Kouchener this week? Am I seeing the Angola FM btw May 19-22? Can I fly to W\'chester Tues night and fly back out of LaGuardia after NYU?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Angola_Three',1,1,'2364 - C05763334.txt','Angola and Food security for S tripSee traffic The chinese have also given angola $3 billion in low interest loans for securing oil access. They are also major vendors for construction. Best, David Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Reines, Philippe fyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security 72','Angola and Food security for S tripSee traffic The chinese have also given angola $3 billion in low interest loans for securing oil access. They are also major vendors for construction. Best, David Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Reines, Philippe fyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security 72'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Anne-Marie_Slaughter',12,1,'1611 - C05761456.txt','Mini Schedule, Thursday May 21st8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Attending: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, Andrew and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15 am PHONE CALL w/SRI LANKAN PRESIDENT RAJAPAKSA 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/ANGOLAN FOREIGN MINISTER ANSUNCAO 11:30 am AFONSO dos ANJOS Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:45 am MEETING w/JOINT SUMMIT WORKING GROUP 12:45 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official Photo at top. 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/RICHARD MORNINGSTAR, SPECIAL ENVOY 2:00 pm FOR EURASIAN ENERGY Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm BILATERAL w/TANZANIAN PRESIDENT JAKAYA MRISHO 2:30 pm KIKWETE Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding Contact: Desk James Liddle x75652, cell-202-255-7306 2:45 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ANNE-MARIE SLAUGHTER 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:05 pm DEPART State Department En route White House 4:10 pm ARRIVE White House','Mini Schedule, Thursday May 21st8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Attending: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, Andrew and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15 am PHONE CALL w/SRI LANKAN PRESIDENT RAJAPAKSA 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/ANGOLAN FOREIGN MINISTER ANSUNCAO 11:30 am AFONSO dos ANJOS Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:45 am MEETING w/JOINT SUMMIT WORKING GROUP 12:45 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official Photo at top. 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/RICHARD MORNINGSTAR, SPECIAL ENVOY 2:00 pm FOR EURASIAN ENERGY Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm BILATERAL w/TANZANIAN PRESIDENT JAKAYA MRISHO 2:30 pm KIKWETE Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding Contact: Desk James Liddle x75652, cell-202-255-7306 2:45 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ANNE-MARIE SLAUGHTER 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:05 pm DEPART State Department En route White House 4:10 pm ARRIVE White House'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Anne-Marie_Slaughter',12,1,'1793 - C05761905.txt','ScheduleThis should have been faxed to house. Here is final schedule: 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Cheryl Mills, Joan Donoghue, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS 11:40 am DEPART State Department En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION Note: 100 people attending the reception, 250 attending the luncheon. Reception called from 11:00am-12:00pm, Luncheon from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Upon arrival, Page Harrington escorts HRC to the tented Garden Terrace, as guests are sitting for the luncheon. HRC sits at the head table. At 12:00pm, Peggy Cifrino, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum event chair, delivers welcoming remarks and introduces Audrey Sheppard, Chair, Board of Directors, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. Audrey Sheppard delivers brief remarks and announces HRC as the receipent of the 2009 Annual Alice Award. HRC proceeds to stage to accept award. HRC gives brief remarks and departs, luncheon program continues.','ScheduleThis should have been faxed to house. Here is final schedule: 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Cheryl Mills, Joan Donoghue, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS 11:40 am DEPART State Department En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION Note: 100 people attending the reception, 250 attending the luncheon. Reception called from 11:00am-12:00pm, Luncheon from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Upon arrival, Page Harrington escorts HRC to the tented Garden Terrace, as guests are sitting for the luncheon. HRC sits at the head table. At 12:00pm, Peggy Cifrino, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum event chair, delivers welcoming remarks and introduces Audrey Sheppard, Chair, Board of Directors, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. Audrey Sheppard delivers brief remarks and announces HRC as the receipent of the 2009 Annual Alice Award. HRC proceeds to stage to accept award. HRC gives brief remarks and departs, luncheon program continues.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Anne-Marie_Slaughter',12,1,'1815 - C05761932.txt','1 page trip report from china, korea, and rome 1 page trip reportThere are lots of longer cables out of this trip, but these are my dominant impressions. B6 Trip Report: Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Rome Anne-Marie Slaughter Shanghai: I was driven around the expo site and saw how far advanced the Chinese pavilion is, also the Canadian and Brazilian pavilions that are facing and adjacent to us, and many spectacular European pavilions. In addition to the overwhelming size and grandeur of the expo site as a whole ? it will be like the New York World\'s Fair on steroids ? what struck me is that we must also hold up our end with the many visitors who will be coming from the Americas. The video of the history of world expositions that plays in the Shanghai exposition building and will help open the expo itself is a visual of rising American power ? repeated expos in the 19th and 20th centuries in New York, Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco and other American cities. Expos are the soft power Olympics and hence a key part of smart power we should be willing to ask Congress for money and consider it extremely well spent in terms of building American power in the world ? and cheap at the price. I also had several meals and meetings with members of what I am coming to think of as the American diaspora ? talented and entrepreneurial Chinese-Americans and Chinese raised/educated in America who have come back to China to live on the economic frontier ? and who are spreading American values with them. They gave a very optimistic picture of the Chinese economy. Beijing: I had dinner with new media figures In my official meetings on the S&ED we made real progress, getting the Chinese to agree to a closed meeting just with the four principals and getting them to agree to consider a model of a joint statement that we will now provide I made very clear that a joint statement was critical to getting results. Later in the day we had a breakthrough with the Deputy Minister of Commerce, who agreed to working level meetings and concrete bottom-up joint projects on development assistance. His staff agreed to meet w/ the AID person at our embassy for the first time ? as the embassy said, clearly the Chinese have decided to move forward w/ us on multiple fronts. in','1 page trip report from china, korea, and rome 1 page trip reportThere are lots of longer cables out of this trip, but these are my dominant impressions. B6 Trip Report: Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Rome Anne-Marie Slaughter Shanghai: I was driven around the expo site and saw how far advanced the Chinese pavilion is, also the Canadian and Brazilian pavilions that are facing and adjacent to us, and many spectacular European pavilions. In addition to the overwhelming size and grandeur of the expo site as a whole ? it will be like the New York World\'s Fair on steroids ? what struck me is that we must also hold up our end with the many visitors who will be coming from the Americas. The video of the history of world expositions that plays in the Shanghai exposition building and will help open the expo itself is a visual of rising American power ? repeated expos in the 19th and 20th centuries in New York, Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco and other American cities. Expos are the soft power Olympics and hence a key part of smart power; we should be willing to ask Congress for money and consider it extremely well spent in terms of building American power in the world ? and cheap at the price. I also had several meals and meetings with members of what I am coming to think of as \"the American diaspora\" ? talented and entrepreneurial Chinese-Americans and Chinese raised/educated in America who have come back to China to live on the economic frontier ? and who are spreading American values with them. They gave a very optimistic picture of the Chinese economy. Beijing: I had dinner with \"new media figures\" In my official meetings on the S&ED we made real progress, getting the Chinese to agree to a closed meeting just with the four principals and getting them to agree to consider a model of a joint statement that we will now provide; I made very clear that a joint statement was critical to getting results. Later in the day we had a breakthrough with the Deputy Minister of Commerce, who agreed to working level meetings and concrete \"bottom-up\" joint projects on development assistance. His staff agreed to meet w/ the AID person at our embassy for the first time ? as the embassy said, clearly the Chinese have decided to move forward w/ us on multiple fronts. in'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Anne-Marie_Slaughter',12,1,'1832 - C05762203.txt','Mini Schedule 6/8/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MTG w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN 11:30 am HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 11:40 am DEPART State Department *En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION 12:30 pm Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 12:35 pm DEPART Sewall-Belmont House *En route State Department 12:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:40 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:40 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ HAMBY ARELLANO 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office *Personnel mtg. 2:00 pm PHOTO w/VISITING MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS 2:10 pm Treaty Room 2:15 pm MEETING w/MEMBERS OF U.S. COMMISSION ON 2:45 pm INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray at top. 3:00 pm BILATERAL w/INDONESIAN F.M. NOER HASSAN 3:30 pm WIRAJUDA Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:30 pm JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/INDONESIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:40 pm NOER HASSAN WIRAJUDA Treaty Room 3:45 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30pm MEETING WITH ANNE-MARIE SLAUGHTER 4:50pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50pm OFFICE TIME 6:00pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 6/8/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MTG w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN 11:30 am HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 11:40 am DEPART State Department *En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION 12:30 pm Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 12:35 pm DEPART Sewall-Belmont House *En route State Department 12:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:40 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:40 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ HAMBY ARELLANO 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office *Personnel mtg. 2:00 pm PHOTO w/VISITING MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS 2:10 pm Treaty Room 2:15 pm MEETING w/MEMBERS OF U.S. COMMISSION ON 2:45 pm INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray at top. 3:00 pm BILATERAL w/INDONESIAN F.M. NOER HASSAN 3:30 pm WIRAJUDA Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:30 pm JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/INDONESIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:40 pm NOER HASSAN WIRAJUDA Treaty Room 3:45 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30pm MEETING WITH ANNE-MARIE SLAUGHTER 4:50pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50pm OFFICE TIME 6:00pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Anne-Marie_Slaughter',12,1,'1859 - C05762281.txt','Follow upI did update a number of your contacts while you were at the FAPE dinner last Monday. They all were saved. I updated them from what I have in my blackberry, so this is from memory, but there were probably more: Philippe Monica Jake Andrew Melanne Todd Stern Steinberg Jack Lew Kris Lissa Pam Tamera Anne Marie Slaughter Miguel R Robert Wood Rob Russo Laura Pena Heather Samuelson I\'m making a list of other building people you may not have, and I\'ll do them tonight when you are in Netenyahu dinner. They include: Ian Kelly Dan Fried Chris Hill Glyn Davies Jeff Feltman Tom Shannon Karen Stewart Richard Greene Michael PoIt Joan Donoghue Jim Thessin Reno HArnish Derek Chollet Ed Lacey George Mitchell Stephen Bosworth Dick Morningstar Paul SeIva Alec Ross Dennis Ross 26 Which names did you put in? Maybe they didn\'t save. But I need a lot. Pls make a list and I will check and add if necessary. I\'d like to set up call to Sonia Gandhi in next few days. 27','Follow upI did update a number of your contacts while you were at the FAPE dinner last Monday. They all were saved. I updated them from what I have in my blackberry, so this is from memory, but there were probably more: Philippe Monica Jake Andrew Melanne Todd Stern Steinberg Jack Lew Kris Lissa Pam Tamera Anne Marie Slaughter Miguel R Robert Wood Rob Russo Laura Pena Heather Samuelson I\'m making a list of other building people you may not have, and I\'ll do them tonight when you are in Netenyahu dinner. They include: Ian Kelly Dan Fried Chris Hill Glyn Davies Jeff Feltman Tom Shannon Karen Stewart Richard Greene Michael PoIt Joan Donoghue Jim Thessin Reno HArnish Derek Chollet Ed Lacey George Mitchell Stephen Bosworth Dick Morningstar Paul SeIva Alec Ross Dennis Ross 26 Which names did you put in? Maybe they didn\'t save. But I need a lot. Pls make a list and I will check and add if necessary. I\'d like to set up call to Sonia Gandhi in next few days. 27'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Anne-Marie_Slaughter',12,1,'2036 - C05762668.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/7/098:00 am BREAKFAST FOR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING 9:15 am INDIA STRATEGY James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 10:00 am PHONE CALL w/HENRY KISSINGER 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR THREE 11:05 am Treaty Room 11:15 am PRIVATE MEETING w/DAVE STONE 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm POLICY LUNCHEON 2:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm MEETING ONUS/CHINA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office *Kurt Campbell, P.J. Crowley, Cheryl Mills, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Hums Abedin, Jake Sullivan and Derek Chollet 3:15 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ MARK HYMAN 3:45 pm Secretary\'s Office Tbd DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence Tbd ARRIVE Private Residence 7:00 pm PHONE CALL w/JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER NAKASONE Secretary\'s Residence ### 103','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/7/098:00 am BREAKFAST FOR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING 9:15 am INDIA STRATEGY James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 10:00 am PHONE CALL w/HENRY KISSINGER 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR THREE 11:05 am Treaty Room 11:15 am PRIVATE MEETING w/DAVE STONE 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm POLICY LUNCHEON 2:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm MEETING ONUS/CHINA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office *Kurt Campbell, P.J. Crowley, Cheryl Mills, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Hums Abedin, Jake Sullivan and Derek Chollet 3:15 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ MARK HYMAN 3:45 pm Secretary\'s Office Tbd DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence Tbd ARRIVE Private Residence 7:00 pm PHONE CALL w/JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER NAKASONE Secretary\'s Residence ### 103'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Anne-Marie_Slaughter',12,1,'2051 - C05762694.txt','TravelI\'d like to stick w the 8 if we think it will go if not, should we try the train at 6 or 7 if they\'re going if not, I\'d like to try the 7am Monday shuttle as a last resort. How will we decide? Lona and I wanted to check in with you on travel. All the news is reporting (Mario confirming) that travel tomorrow will be messy. All flights to dc till 6pm tomorrow are basically canceled (though the 8pm is still scheduled to go). Mario has asked us to check in tomorrow but as of now, he thinks a monday morning flight might be more reliable. There are trains running but they expect delays, maybe cancellations. Below is lonas draft for monday. Do you want to hold off on making a decision till we know more tomorrow? PREV RON Washingon, DC 8:15 amDEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 amARRIVE State Department 8:25 amPRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 amSecretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 amDAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 amSecretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 amMONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 amPrincipals Conference Room 7516 10:00 amPRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 10:15 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Jim, Jack, Cheryl, Jake and Huma 10:15 amOFFICE TIME','TravelI\'d like to stick w the 8 if we think it will go; if not, should we try the train at 6 or 7 if they\'re going; if not, I\'d like to try the 7am Monday shuttle as a last resort. How will we decide? Lona and I wanted to check in with you on travel. All the news is reporting (Mario confirming) that travel tomorrow will be messy. All flights to dc till 6pm tomorrow are basically canceled (though the 8pm is still scheduled to go). Mario has asked us to check in tomorrow but as of now, he thinks a monday morning flight might be more reliable. There are trains running but they expect delays, maybe cancellations. Below is lonas draft for monday. Do you want to hold off on making a decision till we know more tomorrow? PREV RON Washingon, DC 8:15 amDEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 amARRIVE State Department 8:25 amPRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 amSecretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 amDAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 amSecretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 amMONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 amPrincipals Conference Room 7516 10:00 amPRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 10:15 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Jim, Jack, Cheryl, Jake and Huma 10:15 amOFFICE TIME'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Anne-Marie_Slaughter',12,1,'2450 - C05763757.txt','draft of monday, august 17thAttachments: August.17.09.drafttwo.doc August.17.09.drafttwo.doc>> 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR ELLEN TAUSCHER, 10:20 am UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor','draft of monday, august 17thAttachments: August.17.09.drafttwo.doc August.17.09.drafttwo.doc>> 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR ELLEN TAUSCHER, 10:20 am UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Anne-Marie_Slaughter',12,1,'2722 - C05764334.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 9/2/0910:00 am DEPART OTR Residence En route LaGuardia Airport [drive time: 2 hours, 40 minutes] 12:40 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 1:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2175 En route Washington National Airport 2:06 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 2:15 pm DEPART Washington National Airport En route State Department 2:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:30 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm MEETING w/AMBASSADOR BOB BRADTKE AND A/S PHIL GORDON 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm FAREWELL CALL w/CLINT WILLIAMSON (S/VVCI) 3:40 pm Secretary\'s Office *Official photo preceding. 3:45 pm MEETING w/LISSA MUSCATINE 4:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/NSC ADVISOR GENERAL JAMES JONES 5:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm MEETING w/ANNE MARIE SLAUGHTER 6:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm DEPART State Department En route Private Residence 6:40 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 30','Mini Schedule Wednesday 9/2/0910:00 am DEPART OTR Residence En route LaGuardia Airport [drive time: 2 hours, 40 minutes] 12:40 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 1:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2175 En route Washington National Airport 2:06 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 2:15 pm DEPART Washington National Airport En route State Department 2:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:30 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm MEETING w/AMBASSADOR BOB BRADTKE AND A/S PHIL GORDON 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm FAREWELL CALL w/CLINT WILLIAMSON (S/VVCI) 3:40 pm Secretary\'s Office *Official photo preceding. 3:45 pm MEETING w/LISSA MUSCATINE 4:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/NSC ADVISOR GENERAL JAMES JONES 5:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm MEETING w/ANNE MARIE SLAUGHTER 6:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm DEPART State Department En route Private Residence 6:40 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 30'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Anne-Marie_Slaughter',12,1,'3357 - C05765891.txt','for S -- a stunning factThe Quadrennial America\'s Place in the World survey conducted both generally among the American public and among Council on Foreign Relations members found that a plurality of the (American) public now says that China, not the United States, is the world\'s leading economic power. Currently, 44% of the public says China is the world\'s leading economic power, while just 27% name the United States. As recently as the beginning of last year, 41% said the U.S. was the top economic power while 3 0 % said China. On the brighter side, \'Despite widespread anxiety over the economy, public support for free trade agreements has increased since 2008. A modest plurality now sees free trade agreements as good for the U.S. in April 2008, a plurality said such agreements were bad for the country. The two sentiments may well be related, of course. Anne-Marie Slaughter Director of Policy Planning U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2972','for S -- a stunning factThe Quadrennial \"America\'s Place in the World\" survey conducted both generally among the American public and among Council on Foreign Relations members found that \"a plurality of the (American) public now says that China, not the United States, is the world\'s leading economic power. Currently, 44% of the public says China is the world\'s leading economic power, while just 27% name the United States. As recently as the beginning of last year, 41% said the U.S. was the top economic power while 3 0 % said China.\" On the brighter side, \'Despite widespread anxiety over the economy, public support for free trade agreements has increased since 2008. A modest plurality now sees free trade agreements as good for the U.S.; in April 2008, a plurality said such agreements were bad for the country.\" The two sentiments may well be related, of course. Anne-Marie Slaughter Director of Policy Planning U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2972'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Anne-Marie_Slaughter',12,1,'3397 - C05765966.txt','for S -- a family pleaThis is probably entirely inappropriate, but I had gathered that you were thinking possibly of taking off on Dec 21. I would urge you to ? for your own sake. The pace is absolutely killing and you deserve it. But it will also mean that a lot of folks who would like to take some time off with their family before Xmas (e.g. moms like me who are necessary to make Xmas happen) would feel much freer to do so. AM Anne-Marie Slaughter Director of Policy Planning U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2972','for S -- a family pleaThis is probably entirely inappropriate, but I had gathered that you were thinking possibly of taking off on Dec 21. I would urge you to ? for your own sake. The pace is absolutely killing and you deserve it. But it will also mean that a lot of folks who would like to take some time off with their family before Xmas (e.g. moms like me who are necessary to make Xmas happen) would feel much freer to do so. AM Anne-Marie Slaughter Director of Policy Planning U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2972'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Anne-Marie_Slaughter',12,1,'3691 - C05766557.txt','looking goodThere is a very elegant picture of you on the front page of the IHT. AM Anne-Marie Slaughter Director of Policy Planning U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2972','looking goodThere is a very elegant picture of you on the front page of the IHT. AM Anne-Marie Slaughter Director of Policy Planning U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2972'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Anne_Wexler',1,1,'2508 - C05763907.txt','QuestionI do It\'s h Do you have my call list? I\'m looking for Joe Duffy/Anne Wexler number.','QuestionI do It\'s h Do you have my call list? I\'m looking for Joe Duffy/Anne Wexler number.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ann_Lewis',1,1,'1174 - C05760450.txt','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)What is Ann Lewis\'s email? (U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: 5, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)What is Ann Lewis\'s email? (U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: 5, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ann_Veneman',1,1,'2240 - C05762992.txt','Setting a time to speakAren\'t I lucky? Your friend Apparently Ann Veneman won\'t be seeking second term at UNICEF. Is this something that should be considered? Should we run this by Hillary as a possible consideration? Irwin Mills, Cheryl D wrote: >Terrific >From: Irwin Redlener, M.D. >Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 9:34 AM >To: Mills, Cheryl D >Cc: Laszczych, Joanne >Subject: Re: Setting a time to speak >Sounds good. I\'ll call you at 4 next Wednesday. Let me know if you need >additional information. I\'ll be in western MA with lousy cell service >in case you need anything from me in interim, house # there is or answering service will track me down >Have a great Christmas. >Irwin >Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >Sounds good. I\'ll call you at 4 next Wednesday. Let me know if you need >additional information. I\'ll be in western MA with lousy cell service >in case you need anything from me in interim, house # there is or answering service will track me down >Have a great Christmas. >Irwin >Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >Irwin >I wanted to set a time now for us to follow-up on our discussion as >well as the materials you have sent. I am going to be out until next >weds, so wanted to see if you are available for a call next Wednesday >and if so, does 4pm work? >cdm','Setting a time to speakAren\'t I lucky? Your friend Apparently Ann Veneman won\'t be seeking second term at UNICEF. Is this something that should be considered? Should we run this by Hillary as a possible consideration? Irwin Mills, Cheryl D wrote: >Terrific >From: Irwin Redlener, M.D. >Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 9:34 AM >To: Mills, Cheryl D >Cc: Laszczych, Joanne >Subject: Re: Setting a time to speak >Sounds good. I\'ll call you at 4 next Wednesday. Let me know if you need >additional information. I\'ll be in western MA with lousy cell service; >in case you need anything from me in interim, house # there is or answering service will track me down >Have a great Christmas. >Irwin >Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >Sounds good. I\'ll call you at 4 next Wednesday. Let me know if you need >additional information. I\'ll be in western MA with lousy cell service; >in case you need anything from me in interim, house # there is or answering service will track me down >Have a great Christmas. >Irwin >Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >Irwin >I wanted to set a time now for us to follow-up on our discussion as >well as the materials you have sent. I am going to be out until next >weds, so wanted to see if you are available for a call next Wednesday >and if so, does 4pm work? >cdm'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Anode_ray',2,1,'213 - C05739810.txt','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Anode_ray',2,1,'216 - C05739813.txt','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ansar_al-Sharia_(Libya)',3,1,'167 - C05739757.txt','Libyans march against Islamist rnhtias in Benghazi Libyans march against Islamist militias in BenghaziLibyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23prn EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The Rescue Benghazi day demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year, Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. It\'s obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups, medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya. The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. Those military battalions that want to impose their ideology on the people of Libya will be confronted, Saleh Gaouda, a member of new ruling national congress, said. This city wants to go back to stability and participate in building the state In a sign of the cheerful atmosphere, one ear had a giant cardboard model of Benghazi\'s landmark lighthouse strapped to the roof As the sun set and the crowd began to disperse, someone shot fireworks into the air.','Libyans march against Islamist rnhtias in Benghazi Libyans march against Islamist militias in BenghaziLibyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23prn EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The \"Rescue Benghazi day\" demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year, Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. \"It\'s obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups,\" medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. \"Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya.\" The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. \"Those military battalions that want to impose their ideology on the people of Libya will be confronted,\" Saleh Gaouda, a member of new ruling national congress, said. \"This city wants to go back to stability and participate in building the state\" In a sign of the cheerful atmosphere, one ear had a giant cardboard model of Benghazi\'s landmark lighthouse strapped to the roof As the sun set and the crowd began to disperse, someone shot fireworks into the air.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ansar_al-Sharia_(Libya)',3,1,'173 - C05739764.txt','Fw. Protesters storm main Islamist militia HQ in Libya\'s Benghazi (Reuters) Protesters storm main Islamist militia HQ in Libya\'s Benghazi (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - Hundreds of pro-government protesters stormed the headquarters of the main Islamist militia group in Libyais eastern city of Benghazi on Friday, Reuters witnesses said. Chanting Libya, Libya, the demonstrators pulled down flags of the Ansar Al-Sharia militia and torched a vehicle inside the base. There was no sign of resistance from the militia. Earlier, protesters entered a separate compound belonging to the militia. News Tickers alert senior Department officials to bteaking news This item appears salt did in its original publication and does not contain analysis or commentary by Department sources.','Fw. Protesters storm main Islamist militia HQ in Libya\'s Benghazi (Reuters) Protesters storm main Islamist militia HQ in Libya\'s Benghazi (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - Hundreds of pro-government protesters stormed the headquarters of the main Islamist militia group in Libyais eastern city of Benghazi on Friday, Reuters witnesses said. Chanting \"Libya, Libya\", the demonstrators pulled down flags of the Ansar Al-Sharia militia and torched a vehicle inside the base. There was no sign of resistance from the militia. Earlier, protesters entered a separate compound belonging to the militia. News Tickers alert senior Department officials to bteaking news This item appears salt did in its original publication and does not contain analysis or commentary by Department sources.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ansar_al-Sharia_(Libya)',3,1,'203 - C05739798.txt','Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi EditsPis print. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya l Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23pm EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The Rescue Benghazi day demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. Ifs obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups, medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya. The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. B5 Hopefully Mon or Huma can work these in teleprompter.','Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi EditsPis print. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya l Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23pm EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The \"Rescue Benghazi day\" demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. \"Ifs obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups,\" medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. \"Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya.\" The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. B5 Hopefully Mon or Huma can work these in teleprompter.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Antarctica',1,1,'2040 - C05762675.txt','Spoke with ClaireShe was flattered that her presence is missed in the building on long trips. Committed to make the building work for S while she is traveling. I asked if there are any long trips she\'s passionate about we would work it out ? she said only two ? if HRC ever goes to Antarctica and Africa. I said we would work those out (her cousin is Amb to Angola so that is her real interest). She was pleased she was impactful. cdm 104','Spoke with ClaireShe was flattered that her presence is missed in the building on long trips. Committed to make the building work for S while she is traveling. I asked if there are any long trips she\'s passionate about we would work it out ? she said only two ? if HRC ever goes to Antarctica and Africa. I said we would work those out (her cousin is Amb to Angola so that is her real interest). She was pleased she was impactful. cdm 104'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Anthony_Weiner',1,1,'2975 - C05764805.txt','How Anthony Weiner Helped the Public Option Return From the Brink -- New York Magazinehttp://nvmag.corn/news/politics/powergrid/59907/ Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry','How Anthony Weiner Helped the Public Option Return From the Brink -- New York Magazinehttp://nvmag.corn/news/politics/powergrid/59907/ Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Anti-abortion_movements',2,1,'2550 - C05764001.txt','Kenyapvervee Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that life begins at conception. The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that if Kenya knows the world is watching they may be more careful in how they proceed. Of course we would be happy to help you in any way if you decide you want to do something on this while you are there. There is also a Congressional delegation going to Kenya the week of August 8th and we are working on them to have a side meeting on this issue as well. As always, thank you so much for all you do. We are all so grateful that you are there! All best, Laurie Laurie Rubiner','Kenyapvervee Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that \"life begins at conception\". The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that if Kenya knows the world is watching they may be more careful in how they proceed. Of course we would be happy to help you in any way if you decide you want to do something on this while you are there. There is also a Congressional delegation going to Kenya the week of August 8th and we are working on them to have a side meeting on this issue as well. As always, thank you so much for all you do. We are all so grateful that you are there! All best, Laurie Laurie Rubiner'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Anti-abortion_movements',2,1,'2554 - C05764008.txt','KenyaLaurie ? She isn\'t doing any specific health or womens events in Kenya but I\'ve also shared your email with policy team at state and embassy staff in Nairobi helping to plan the trip to see if there is any way to address this. pverveer Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that life begins at conception. The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that 348','KenyaLaurie ? She isn\'t doing any specific health or womens events in Kenya but I\'ve also shared your email with policy team at state and embassy staff in Nairobi helping to plan the trip to see if there is any way to address this. pverveer Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that \"life begins at conception\". The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that 348'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Anti-Americanism',8,1,'1291 - C05760678.txt','A little positive reinforcement to pass on to the S Congratulations! Follow-up on March 12 Dinner on MexicoPamela was at the dinner. Francisco, Just wanted to congratulate you and the entire team on a striking success. The Secretary\'s visit was jaw-dropping from the Mexican perspective. I have never seen such a positive reaction to a visit by a high ranking US government official. My personal favorite: Estamos hillarizados por estos dias. There is obviously also a show me the money aspect of the reaction, but even Mexico\'s newspaper of the traditionally anti-American left editorialized about Good Clinton, Bad Napolitano. And inside President Calderon\'s circle they are thrilled with Wednesday\'s meeting. Many congratulations. OK, I will stop bothering you with my emails and allow you to get back to doing your job. warm regards, Pamela Pamela K. Starr, PhD Senior Lecturer Public Diplomacy and International Relations Senior Fellow, Center on Public Diplomacy University of Southern California 3518 Trousdale Parkway Los Angeles, CA 90089-0043 tel: 213-740-4122 fax: 213-742-0281 email > Gonzalez, Francisco J <GonzalezFJ@state.gov> 3/23/2009 8:45 AM > Pamela, Many thanks for this. Your insights and suggestions are very helpful. While the Mexico left me with the impression that we\'re aiming in the right direction (Leslie Bassett, Robert Jacobson and Tom Shannon are excellent), we could 16 B6','A little positive reinforcement to pass on to the S Congratulations! Follow-up on March 12 Dinner on MexicoPamela was at the dinner. Francisco, Just wanted to congratulate you and the entire team on a striking success. The Secretary\'s visit was jaw-dropping from the Mexican perspective. I have never seen such a positive reaction to a visit by a high ranking US government official. My personal favorite: Estamos hillarizados por estos dias. There is obviously also a \"show me the money\" aspect of the reaction, but even Mexico\'s newspaper of the traditionally anti-American left editorialized about \"Good Clinton, Bad Napolitano\". And inside President Calderon\'s circle they are thrilled with Wednesday\'s meeting. Many congratulations. OK, I will stop bothering you with my emails and allow you to get back to doing your job. warm regards, Pamela Pamela K. Starr, PhD Senior Lecturer Public Diplomacy and International Relations Senior Fellow, Center on Public Diplomacy University of Southern California 3518 Trousdale Parkway Los Angeles, CA 90089-0043 tel: 213-740-4122 fax: 213-742-0281 email > \"Gonzalez, Francisco J\" <GonzalezFJ@state.gov> 3/23/2009 8:45 AM > Pamela, Many thanks for this. Your insights and suggestions are very helpful. While the Mexico left me with the impression that we\'re aiming in the right direction (Leslie Bassett, Robert Jacobson and Tom Shannon are excellent), we could 16 B6'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Anti-Americanism',8,1,'135 - C05739716.txt','\'Meet the Press Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceGood. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the protests outside the U.S. embassy there that Egyptian officials were slow to put down. This weekend in Pakistan, protests as well there. More anti-American rage. Also protests against the drone strikes. In Yemen, you also had arrests and some deaths outside of our U.S. embassy there. How much longer can Americans expect to see these troubling images and these protests go forward?','\'Meet the Press Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceGood. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the protests outside the U.S. embassy there that Egyptian officials were slow to put down. This weekend in Pakistan, protests as well there. More anti-American rage. Also protests against the drone strikes. In Yemen, you also had arrests and some deaths outside of our U.S. embassy there. How much longer can Americans expect to see these troubling images and these protests go forward?'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Anti-Americanism',8,1,'140 - C05739722.txt','\'Meet the Press Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the','\'Meet the Press Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Anti-Americanism',8,1,'143 - C05739728.txt','\'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS.','\'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Anti-Americanism',8,1,'181 - C05739774.txt','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Anti-Americanism',8,1,'1920 - C05762452.txt','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings; as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Anti-Americanism',8,1,'3134 - C05765072.txt','Strategic Communications for PakistanDoug-- Pakistan\'s government can sure use the help. I\'d like you to talk w Judith McHale who is working w Holbrooke\'s team, including Ashley, so I\'m copying Judith and Paul Jones, Amb Holbrooke\'s Deputy, so they can coordinate the followup. Pls let me know what the next steps are w Amb Haqqani. Thanks too for your other work on global women\'s issues. Best, H Hello Madame Secretary. I hope you have a productive trip to Pakistan. I wanted to let you know that Ambassador Haqqani asked me to submit a proposal to help the Government of Pakistan strengthen its communications with the Pakistani public. You may recall that my firm did similar hands-on work in Lebanon. The idea is to enhance the Government\'s internal capacity to raise public awareness of its accomplishments, build support for its policies, and demonstrate the benefits of democratic governance. With stronger communications, they\'d obviously be in a better position to convey the benefits of the US-Pakistan relationship. We\'ve followed Pakistani media coverage of Kerry-Lugar -- with more strategic communications management by the Government, that could have been a positive story. (The anti-American forces have used the same messages to attack US aid packages for at least 10 years. It was easy to see the attacks coming.)','Strategic Communications for PakistanDoug-- Pakistan\'s government can sure use the help. I\'d like you to talk w Judith McHale who is working w Holbrooke\'s team, including Ashley, so I\'m copying Judith and Paul Jones, Amb Holbrooke\'s Deputy, so they can coordinate the followup. Pls let me know what the next steps are w Amb Haqqani. Thanks too for your other work on global women\'s issues. Best, H Hello Madame Secretary. I hope you have a productive trip to Pakistan. I wanted to let you know that Ambassador Haqqani asked me to submit a proposal to help the Government of Pakistan strengthen its communications with the Pakistani public. You may recall that my firm did similar hands-on work in Lebanon. The idea is to enhance the Government\'s internal capacity to raise public awareness of its accomplishments, build support for its policies, and demonstrate the benefits of democratic governance. With stronger communications, they\'d obviously be in a better position to convey the benefits of the US-Pakistan relationship. We\'ve followed Pakistani media coverage of Kerry-Lugar -- with more strategic communications management by the Government, that could have been a positive story. (The anti-American forces have used the same messages to attack US aid packages for at least 10 years. It was easy to see the attacks coming.)'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Anti-Americanism',8,1,'32 - C05739593.txt','Wash Post: Hillary Clinton tries to calm at i-U S sentiment as protesters storm Wash Post: Hillary Clinton tries to calm anti-U.S. sentiment as protesters storm embassy in Yemenembassy in Yemen','Wash Post: Hillary Clinton tries to calm at i-U S sentiment as protesters storm Wash Post: Hillary Clinton tries to calm anti-U.S. sentiment as protesters storm embassy in Yemenembassy in Yemen'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Anti-Defamation_League',2,1,'1928 - C05762471.txt','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxingFyi Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are e all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, They are sincere people, who are Thanks and best wishes, Stu David\'s secretary told me the letter was faxed to Secretary Clinton around 4:30. I will send you the PDF from David\'s office when they send it to me. All the best, Sam gone already. 41','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxingFyi Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are e all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, They are sincere people, who are Thanks and best wishes, Stu David\'s secretary told me the letter was faxed to Secretary Clinton around 4:30. I will send you the PDF from David\'s office when they send it to me. All the best, Sam gone already. 41'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Anti-Defamation_League',2,1,'1929 - C05762476.txt','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxing to Secretary Clinton any minute if it hasn\'tWill see - he is doing the paperwork Good. What is latest re Sid Blumenthal? Fyi Becker, John Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are to all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, Thanks and best wishes, Stu 44 gone already. I believe the conversations were very important and productive, and more importantly, so do the survivors with whom you spoke. We look forward to working together this week and thereafter. Sam 45','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxing to Secretary Clinton any minute if it hasn\'tWill see - he is doing the paperwork Good. What is latest re Sid Blumenthal? Fyi Becker, John Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are to all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, Thanks and best wishes, Stu 44 gone already. I believe the conversations were very important and productive, and more importantly, so do the survivors with whom you spoke. We look forward to working together this week and thereafter. Sam 45'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Anti-prostitution_pledge',1,1,'2514 - C05763921.txt','Questionso Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this time.] Q: Under the previous Administration organizatioris receiving HIV\\AIDs funds from the U.S. Government were required to have a policy explicitly opposing prostitution and sex trafficking. Is that going to continue to be the policy of this Administration? A: This matter has been the subject of litigation - outside groups have sued both USAID and the HHS over the policy - and we recently notified the Court that we needed additional time to review the policy. That review is underway no final decisions have been made. On 7/25/09 8:46 PM, Evergreen <Hdr22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Is the 50k figure State and AID? > Kurdistan election results? > Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during > WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we > deport them after war ended? > Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? > What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid?','Questionso Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this time.] Q: Under the previous Administration organizatioris receiving HIV\\AIDs funds from the U.S. Government were required to have a policy explicitly opposing prostitution and sex trafficking. Is that going to continue to be the policy of this Administration? A: This matter has been the subject of litigation - outside groups have sued both USAID and the HHS over the policy - and we recently notified the Court that we needed additional time to review the policy. That review is underway; no final decisions have been made. On 7/25/09 8:46 PM, \"Evergreen\" <Hdr22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Is the 50k figure State and AID? > Kurdistan election results? > Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during > WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we > deport them after war ended? > Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? > What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Antisemitism',3,1,'1709 - C05761720.txt','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli Boycott> Pis read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we > do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. ? > Hi hillary, > Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is > self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to > speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you > know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in-law, former president of > american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. > Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld > Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. > Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. > Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people > (studio heads Dan Glickman etc), which have started to generate > concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. >Just below the email you will find the news item which first called > this abomination to my attention. > I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my > personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and > condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism > inherent in it cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be > convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent > wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and > motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, > action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain > which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. > Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge > d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate > instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other > nations will follow suit again, compare Durban. > This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your > assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation > of her assistance. > With appreciation and love, Bruce > PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. > Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. > If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who > does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of > any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should > they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. > Thanks for whatever help you can be. > Warmest regards. Bruce','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli Boycott> Pis read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we > do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. ? > Hi hillary, > Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is > self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to > speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you > know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in-law, former president of > american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. > Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld > Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. > Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. > Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people > (studio heads; Dan Glickman; etc), which have started to generate > concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. >Just below the email you will find the news item which first called > this abomination to my attention. > I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my > personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and > condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism > inherent in it; cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be > convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent > wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and > motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, > action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain > which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production; we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. > Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge > d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate > instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other > nations will follow suit; again, compare Durban. > This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your > assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation > of her assistance. > With appreciation and love, Bruce > PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. > Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. > If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who > does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of > any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should > they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. > Thanks for whatever help you can be. > Warmest regards. Bruce'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Antisemitism',3,1,'1734 - C05761784.txt','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottHere is the situation as I understand it. The film festival returned funds that it had received from the Israeli Embassy, after protests from some UK film figures (Ken Loach) and Palestinian solidarity groups. The Israeli director is now being funded directly by the festival. The organizers issued a sort of apology today. We have not been able to locate any State Dept response to similar episodes in the past (Israeli academics disinvited to a British conference). Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian 12 Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads Dan Glickman etc), which have started to ? generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism inherent in it cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other nations will follow suit again, compare Durban. This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation of her assistance. With appreciation and love, Bruce PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. Thanks for whatever help you can be. Warmest regards. Bruce 13','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottHere is the situation as I understand it. The film festival returned funds that it had received from the Israeli Embassy, after protests from some UK film figures (Ken Loach) and Palestinian solidarity groups. The Israeli director is now being funded directly by the festival. The organizers issued a sort of apology today. We have not been able to locate any State Dept response to similar episodes in the past (Israeli academics disinvited to a British conference). Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian 12 Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads; Dan Glickman; etc), which have started to ? generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism inherent in it; cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production; we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other nations will follow suit; again, compare Durban. This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation of her assistance. With appreciation and love, Bruce PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. Thanks for whatever help you can be. Warmest regards. Bruce 13'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Antisemitism',3,1,'3614 - C05766357.txt','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a declaration of war by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was a bit strong. Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a clear mark of hostility. Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place, Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a \"declaration of war\" by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was \"a bit strong\". Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a \"clear mark of hostility\". \"Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place,\" Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Antonio_Villaraigosa',1,1,'3610 - C05766351.txt','LAFyi - In case this makes it up your way... Had good meeting with Antonio Villaraigosa this morning. He is totally supportive and commited to help raise money and sponsor an LA presence. He totally got it. Do you know Jay Carson, his press guy? He was one of our campaign press hands. Also, his head of Intl, Dario, says he worked with you at WH legis affairs. Antonio did say that he has not heard from Secy since election. I wonder how feasible it would be to get her to call him to thank him for his commitment to help? I think he can easily raise $2m. This is the figure we talked about. His competitiveness got going when I told him that Henry Cisneros is helping raise $1M in little ole San Antonio... On my way to Houston tomorrow to meet with leaders there Fri morning... We should figure out a NY strategy. With Tx, Ca & Ny, we have strong geographic balance. IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.','LAFyi - In case this makes it up your way... Had good meeting with Antonio Villaraigosa this morning. He is totally supportive and commited to help raise money and sponsor an LA presence. He totally got it. Do you know Jay Carson, his press guy? He was one of our campaign press hands. Also, his head of Intl, Dario, says he worked with you at WH legis affairs. Antonio did say that he has not heard from Secy since election. I wonder how feasible it would be to get her to call him to thank him for his commitment to help? I think he can easily raise $2m. This is the figure we talked about. His competitiveness got going when I told him that Henry Cisneros is helping raise $1M in little ole San Antonio... On my way to Houston tomorrow to meet with leaders there Fri morning... We should figure out a NY strategy. With Tx, Ca & Ny, we have strong geographic balance. IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Anus',1,1,'1455 - C05761188.txt','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq. Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen. A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut. Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue. She said that many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance \"is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq.\" Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by \"visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen.\" A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that \"the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut.\" Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, \"Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue.\" She said that \"many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Anwar_Sadat',1,1,'3154 - C05765145.txt','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately, the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. I think we should ... get on it and get with it. It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an unprecedented offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli restraint in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, unprecedented, even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan falls far short of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it unprecedented, which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah you stand there guardedly optimistic in public in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. \"We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately,\" the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. \"I think we should ... get on it and get with it.\" It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an \"unprecedented\" offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli \"restraint\" in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, \"unprecedented,\" even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan \"falls far short\" of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it \"unprecedented,\" which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East; clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah; you stand there \"guardedly optimistic\" in public; in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. 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I\'m wound up about my concept of 21st century statecraft (and loved hearing those words come out of HRC\'s mouth at NYU) and am wound up about the possibilities of government to people and people to government communication as a way of revolutionizing statecraft and empowering people across the globe. I think this can be a major part of HRC\'s legacy. Anyway ... here\'s the requested content for your review:','Timeline & Deliverables for your review [EMAIL TO CDM FROM ARCM] Timeline & Deliverables for your reviewAttachments: CDM.TimelineDeliverables.05.13.09.docx FYI in case there is anything you want me to address ? Alec and I meet weekly and have been driving toward a plan for how he will deploy his time and resources. This is his first pass on which we are meeting to discuss tomorrow. cdm Cheryl: In anticipation of our meeting tomorrow, below and attached are a timeline and deliverables as we discussed last week. I am having a lot of fun. I\'m working my tail off, which I enjoy. 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This is his first pass on which we are meeting to discuss tomorrow. cdm Cheryl: In anticipation of our meeting tomorrow, below and attached are a timeline and deliverables as we discussed last week. I am having a lot of fun. I\'m working my tail off, which I enjoy. If demand is an indicator of performance, I think I\'m getting off to a strong start.','Timeline & Deliverables for your review [EMAIL TO CDM FROM AROSS] Timeline & Deliverables for your review3pm What time are you meeting w him? FYI in case there is anything you want me to address - Alec and I meet weekly and have been driving toward a plan for how he will deploy his time and resources. This is his first pass on which we are meeting to discuss tomorrow. cdm Cheryl: In anticipation of our meeting tomorrow, below and attached are a timeline and deliverables as we discussed last week. I am having a lot of fun. I\'m working my tail off, which I enjoy. 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I\'m wound up about my concept of 21st century statecraft (and loved hearing those words come out of HRC\'s mouth at NYU) and am wound up about the possibilities of government to people and people to government communication as a way of revolutionizing statecraft and empowering people across the globe. I think this can be a major part of HRC\'s legacy. Anyway ... here\'s the requested content for your review:','Timeline & Deliverables for your review [EMAIL TO CDM FROM AROSS] Timeline & Deliverables for your reviewAttachments: CDM.TimelineDeliverables.05.13.09.docx Pls print. FYI in case there is anything you want me to address? Alec and I meet weekly and have been driving toward a plan for how he will deploy his time and resources. This is his first pass on which we are meeting to discuss tomorrow. cdm Cheryl: In anticipation of our meeting tomorrow, below and attached are a timeline and deliverables as we discussed last week. I am having a lot of fun. I\'m working my tail off, which I enjoy. If demand is an indicator of performance, I think I\'m getting off to a strong start. I\'m wound up about my concept of 21st century statecraft (and loved hearing those words come out of HRC\'s mouth at NYU) and am wound up about the possibilities of government to people and people to government communication as a way of revolutionizing statecraft and empowering people across the globe. I think this can be a major part of HRC\'s legacy. Anyway ... here\'s the requested content for your review:'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Anything_for_You_(Gloria_Estefan_and_Miami_Sound_Machine_song)',4,1,'3698 - C05766569.txt','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableWill give some thought and pass along any names I can think of. Jm B5 I get back the morning of February 9 and will be in the office that afternoon. I\'ll email you and Lona a copy of my schedule. Walter Douglas and Dan Sreebney have been working with me on Haiti. Walter is in California for Victoria DeLongh\'s funeral and will be back in the office Tuesday. He has been working closely with Dan Smith on the Haiti initiative. Let me know if there is anything you need me to do from here. When will you be back so we can catch up? Also who is your right hand on all of these initiatives? I\'m copying Lona so she can work w your office for a time. Thx. Had a great conversation with Doug Hattaway Will fill you in when I see you. Also working with Amb Pascual on a new strategy for Mexicom That\'s the result of your leadership and a new model of engagement w our own people. Onward! Our Posts at work. -- VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au-Prince): Better with them, impossible without. --CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition... In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group. -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableWill give some thought and pass along any names I can think of. Jm B5 I get back the morning of February 9 and will be in the office that afternoon. I\'ll email you and Lona a copy of my schedule. Walter Douglas and Dan Sreebney have been working with me on Haiti. Walter is in California for Victoria DeLongh\'s funeral and will be back in the office Tuesday. He has been working closely with Dan Smith on the Haiti initiative. Let me know if there is anything you need me to do from here. When will you be back so we can catch up? Also who is your right hand on all of these initiatives? I\'m copying Lona so she can work w your office for a time. Thx. Had a great conversation with Doug Hattaway Will fill you in when I see you. Also working with Amb Pascual on a new strategy for Mexicom That\'s the result of your leadership and a new model of engagement w our own people. Onward! 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November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family. Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business.','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: \"He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family.\" Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Apollo_Global_Management',3,1,'3209 - C05765604.txt','Samual heymanNovember 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family. Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business. Mr. Heyman waged an aggressive campaign against the company\'s chairman and ultimately forced his removal through a shareholder vote - a rare victory for shareholders during a time when executives of public companies were considered virtually untouchable. Once Mr. Heyman took control of GAF, he reversed course and held on to the chemicals business, ultimately making it a big contributor to the company\'s profit.','Samual heymanNovember 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: \"He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family.\" Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business. Mr. Heyman waged an aggressive campaign against the company\'s chairman and ultimately forced his removal through a shareholder vote - a rare victory for shareholders during a time when executives of public companies were considered virtually untouchable. Once Mr. Heyman took control of GAF, he reversed course and held on to the chemicals business, ultimately making it a big contributor to the company\'s profit.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Apollo_Global_Management',3,1,'3217 - C05765646.txt','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker.','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Appellate_court',2,1,'2228 - C05762967.txt','WHEELS UP on GOLDMAN Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 10:00 local time Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 8:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 18:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 10:30 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionYes. Assume you are getting these updates as well. B6 Mills, Cheryl D It\'s 8 hours 45 minutes to Orlando. WHEELS UP for the Goldman plane. Importance: High Sean and David Goldman have left the consulate for the airport. Wheels up likely in one hour or less. SBU Sean has not yet arrived at the consulate. David Goldman, Rep Smith, David\'s attorneys and Mission personnel all safe at Consulate. Still set for 9am handover. Consulate will allow Sergio Tostes, attorney for the Brazilian family, into the building along with Sean and his grandmother, Silvana. We have arranged for the party to enter directly into the building via the garage. The grandmother announced to the press her intention to park 3 blocks away, as the consulate would not allow her in but press are quoting the Embassy spokesperson Orna Blum flatly contradicting that statement, emphasizing that for Sean\'s emotional well-being, and in sensitivity to Silvana and David, the reunion be safe, private, and calm. Importance: High It appears there will be no handover tonight. According to David\'s Brazilian attorney, the negotiators have broken up, having not been able to agree on the issue of the Grandmother accompanying Sean to the U.S. on the plane (clearly, the other side remains unaware of the source/nature of the charter flight that is pending a handover). We have rebuffed attempts by the Brazilian family\'s attorney to get clarification from the Americans as an obvious last-ditch ploy to once again present this as a U.S. vs Brazil issue. We have been clear to all parties that we the Mission have absolutely no role in any negotiation between the parties and will not/not undertake any contact with the family or their representatives. Deadline for handover established by the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court in Rio remains 9am Thursday ? morning at the U.S. Consulate. Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the warrant authorizing enforcement of the order has been issued and should be in the possession of law enforcement should the family not comply. BCA has confirmed they will be in early tomorrow morning, ready to arrange enforcement should that be necessary. However, David\'s attorney believes they will comply with the order and appear at the Consulate. We stand ready for multiple scenarios. In good news, the Brazilian Central Authority reported that the judge assigned to hear the two motions filed by attorneys for the Brazilian family in the Superior Tribunal de Justica (STJ) has denied both motions on the merits, not just refused to consider the motions. Links to the decisions for those who wish to read legal Portuguese are provided below. The frequently-announced press conference by the Brazilian family/their attorney never materialized. We await word on their next public relations foray. Importance: High I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details on that yet. Importance: High Good news this morning: Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal machinations to delay implementation of the court order, and that the turnover happened today. We do not/not know what if any conditions the family will try to place on a voluntary handover, so planning for police execution of the court order continues. Interpol office in Brasilia has assured BCA and the Embassy LEGAT that they are fully aware of the status of the ? case and are ready to provide support if Sean is not turned over. They will have action if the family attempts to hide Sean. We have contacted WHA Press and CA Press separately to discuss timing to release statements if/when we are successful with wheels up. We have discussed detailed contingency plans should the police be called upon to go to the family residence to enforce the order if voluntary handover does not occur. Also have plans in place to supplement personnel in Rio should this extend past today. We have a general sense of the timing of potential events: We expect to have more clarity from the attorneys as to whether or not voluntary handover will occur around noon/1pm local time, which is 9/10 DC time. Should police enforcement be required, that will likely mean mid/late afternoon local time. We will advise asap if this timeline shifts (as it is likely to do, this being Brazil.) Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at ST1 will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 00B which for us means 7-8am. We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first instance is on recess and the duty court judge will need to take action, but magistrates in Rio are keenly aware of the status of the case and may be prepared to move this evening. BCA is hoping to effect handover tonight, and will plan to send their psychologist to Rio if the handover must happen tomorrow morning.','WHEELS UP on GOLDMAN Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 10:00 local time Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 8:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 18:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 10:30 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionYes. Assume you are getting these updates as well. B6 Mills, Cheryl D; It\'s 8 hours 45 minutes to Orlando. WHEELS UP for the Goldman plane. Importance: High Sean and David Goldman have left the consulate for the airport. Wheels up likely in one hour or less. SBU Sean has not yet arrived at the consulate. David Goldman, Rep Smith, David\'s attorneys and Mission personnel all safe at Consulate. Still set for 9am handover. Consulate will allow Sergio Tostes, attorney for the Brazilian family, into the building along with Sean and his grandmother, Silvana. We have arranged for the party to enter directly into the building via the garage. The grandmother announced to the press her intention to \"park 3 blocks away, as the consulate would not allow her in\" but press are quoting the Embassy spokesperson Orna Blum flatly contradicting that statement, emphasizing that for Sean\'s emotional well-being, and in sensitivity to Silvana and David, the reunion be safe, private, and calm. Importance: High It appears there will be no handover tonight. According to David\'s Brazilian attorney, the negotiators have broken up, having not been able to agree on the issue of the Grandmother accompanying Sean to the U.S. on the plane (clearly, the other side remains unaware of the source/nature of the charter flight that is pending a handover). We have rebuffed attempts by the Brazilian family\'s attorney to \"get clarification from the Americans\" as an obvious last-ditch ploy to once again present this as a U.S. vs Brazil issue. We have been clear to all parties that we the Mission have absolutely no role in any negotiation between the parties and will not/not undertake any contact with the family or their representatives. Deadline for handover established by the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court in Rio remains 9am Thursday ? morning at the U.S. Consulate. Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the warrant authorizing enforcement of the order has been issued and should be in the possession of law enforcement should the family not comply. BCA has confirmed they will be in early tomorrow morning, ready to arrange enforcement should that be necessary. However, David\'s attorney believes they will comply with the order and appear at the Consulate. We stand ready for multiple scenarios. In good news, the Brazilian Central Authority reported that the judge assigned to hear the two motions filed by attorneys for the Brazilian family in the Superior Tribunal de Justica (STJ) has denied both motions on the merits, not just refused to consider the motions. Links to the decisions for those who wish to read legal Portuguese are provided below. The frequently-announced press conference by the Brazilian family/their attorney never materialized. We await word on their next public relations foray. Importance: High I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details on that yet. Importance: High Good news this morning: Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal machinations to delay implementation of the court order, and that the turnover happened today. We do not/not know what if any conditions the family will try to place on a voluntary handover, so planning for police execution of the court order continues. Interpol office in Brasilia has assured BCA and the Embassy LEGAT that they are fully aware of the status of the ? case and are ready to provide support if Sean is not turned over. They will have action if the family attempts to hide Sean. We have contacted WHA Press and CA Press separately to discuss timing to release statements if/when we are successful with wheels up. We have discussed detailed contingency plans should the police be called upon to go to the family residence to enforce the order if voluntary handover does not occur. Also have plans in place to supplement personnel in Rio should this extend past today. We have a general sense of the timing of potential events: We expect to have more clarity from the attorneys as to whether or not voluntary handover will occur around noon/1pm local time, which is 9/10 DC time. Should police enforcement be required, that will likely mean mid/late afternoon local time. We will advise asap if this timeline shifts (as it is likely to do, this being Brazil.) Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at ST1 will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 00B which for us means 7-8am. We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first instance is on recess and the \"duty court\" judge will need to take action, but magistrates in Rio are keenly aware of the status of the case and may be prepared to move this evening. BCA is hoping to effect handover tonight, and will plan to send their psychologist to Rio if the handover must happen tomorrow morning.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Appellate_court',2,1,'3720 - C05766618.txt','Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local timeImportance: High fyi Importance: High Cheryl Brazil is 3 hours ahead of DC And the 1000 [our time] turnover has not yet taken place H/W report from our first-rate senior consular officer in Brazil and then some interesting backup [in two parts] 1300 Local Time [1000 EST] Report I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details oh that yet. Will pass more information as soon as we have it. Planning for all contingencies. BACKGROUND o Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal','Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local timeImportance: High fyi Importance: High Cheryl Brazil is 3 hours ahead of DC And the 1000 [our time] turnover has not yet taken place H/W report from our first-rate senior consular officer in Brazil and then some interesting backup [in two parts] 1300 Local Time [1000 EST] Report I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details oh that yet. Will pass more information as soon as we have it. Planning for all contingencies. BACKGROUND o Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Appropriation_bill',1,1,'2855 - C05764598.txt','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillNo - he\'s supposed to call me first Am I supposed to do this? Fyi Cheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September? to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. 103','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillNo - he\'s supposed to call me first Am I supposed to do this? Fyi Cheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September? to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. 103'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Arabian_Gulf_Oil_Company',3,1,'266 - C05739874.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contactFYI Very interesting report. By chance, Imet with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abclel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Barge in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousarra al Juwali and Prime Minister Abdurrahirn el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement fl Eastern Libya.','Latest from HRC\'s contactFYI Very interesting report. By chance, Imet with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abclel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Barge in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousarra al Juwali and Prime Minister Abdurrahirn el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement fl Eastern Libya.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Arabian_Gulf_Oil_Company',3,1,'267 - C05739875.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contactCan I call you in 30? Several items. Anything to report? I can call now If you\'re free. FYI Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful n Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following bic they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern-based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions.','Latest from HRC\'s contactCan I call you in 30? Several items. Anything to report? I can call now If you\'re free. FYI Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful n Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following bic they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern-based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Arabian_Gulf_Oil_Company',3,1,'269 - C05739877.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Arabic',3,1,'1455 - C05761188.txt','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq. Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen. A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut. Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue. She said that many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance \"is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq.\" Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by \"visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen.\" A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that \"the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut.\" Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, \"Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue.\" She said that \"many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Arabic',3,1,'266 - C05739874.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contactFYI Very interesting report. By chance, Imet with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abclel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Barge in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousarra al Juwali and Prime Minister Abdurrahirn el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement fl Eastern Libya.','Latest from HRC\'s contactFYI Very interesting report. By chance, Imet with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abclel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Barge in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousarra al Juwali and Prime Minister Abdurrahirn el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement fl Eastern Libya.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Arabic',3,1,'269 - C05739877.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Arabs',5,1,'262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Arabs',5,1,'268 - C05739876.txt','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and all necessary measures - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and \"all necessary measures\" - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Arabs',5,1,'274 - C05739883.txt','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government; however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya; if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Arabs',5,1,'2818 - C05764531.txt','Israel PM: progress made with U.S. on settlements (AP)LONDON (AP) Israel and the U.S. are making headway in defusing an unusually public disagreement over West Bank settlements, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said as he met a top American envoy in London on Wednesday. Netanyahu has said ahead of his meeting with U.S. Mideast envoy George Mitchell that he wants an agreement that allows Israel to proceed with some settlement construction while at the same time restarting peace talks with the Palestinians. In the past week, both Israel and the U.S. have been signaling that an agreement could be within reach. Speaking alongside Mitchell before the meeting, Netanyahu said he hoped peace negotiations would resume shortly. We are making headway. My government has taken steps in both words and deeds to move forward, he said. But in the days preceding Wednesday\'s meeting, the key encounter of the Israeli leader\'s four-day London trip, he also made clear he sees the spotlight on settlements as unfair and insisted the Mideast conflict is rooted in a deep Arab enmity toward Israel that predates them. 177','Israel PM: progress made with U.S. on settlements (AP)LONDON (AP) Israel and the U.S. are making headway in defusing an unusually public disagreement over West Bank settlements, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said as he met a top American envoy in London on Wednesday. Netanyahu has said ahead of his meeting with U.S. Mideast envoy George Mitchell that he wants an agreement that allows Israel to proceed with some settlement construction while at the same time restarting peace talks with the Palestinians. In the past week, both Israel and the U.S. have been signaling that an agreement could be within reach. Speaking alongside Mitchell before the meeting, Netanyahu said he hoped peace negotiations would resume \"shortly.\" \"We are making headway. My government has taken steps in both words and deeds to move forward,\" he said. But in the days preceding Wednesday\'s meeting, the key encounter of the Israeli leader\'s four-day London trip, he also made clear he sees the spotlight on settlements as unfair and insisted the Mideast conflict is rooted in a deep Arab enmity toward Israel that predates them. 177'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Arabs',5,1,'3154 - C05765145.txt','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately, the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. I think we should ... get on it and get with it. It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an unprecedented offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli restraint in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, unprecedented, even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan falls far short of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it unprecedented, which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah you stand there guardedly optimistic in public in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. \"We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately,\" the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. \"I think we should ... get on it and get with it.\" It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an \"unprecedented\" offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli \"restraint\" in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, \"unprecedented,\" even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan \"falls far short\" of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it \"unprecedented,\" which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East; clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah; you stand there \"guardedly optimistic\" in public; in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Arab_citizens_of_Israel',1,1,'2319 - C05763139.txt','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a campaign of persecution against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found a basis of evidence against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was no basis for the police recommendation and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a \"campaign of persecution\" against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found \"a basis of evidence\" against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was \"no basis for the police recommendation\" and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Arab_League',2,1,'11 - C05739564.txt','AbZ and Hb3 on Libya and West Bank/Gaza(SBU) I had back-to-back phone calls this morning from Qatari PM/FM Hamad bin Jassim and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed. The content was virtually identical, su esting either rare coincidence or, more likely, an unusual level of UAE-Qatari coordination at yesterday\'s Arab League meeting. Main points (mostly Libya related but one Palestinian-related) are as follows: (SBU) No-Fly Zone: The Arab League has now called for a NFZ the UNSC needs to act. Syria was the last hold- out, but the resolution passed. Time is wasting. Both HbJ and AbZ made the right kind of noises (but still less than a solid commitment) that there would be some kind of Qatari and Emirati participation in an international effort. Their chicken-and-egg question to me was, are we going to support a NFZ? If we are, then we can talk about the other participation. (SBU) Recognizing the Council: Both urged us to do so. I noted that the Arab League statement fell short of recognition. They urged us to find some kind of language that would suggest moving in that direction, and I noted our decisions to suspend the operations of the Libyan Embassy, have S meet with Mahmoud Jibril of the Council, and send a diplomatic representative to Benghazi. They pushed for more, with HbJ going to far as to say that recognition of the Council will help underscore to Qadhafi and his circle that he\'s finished. (SBU) Jibril meeting: They each said the same thing that Gene Cretz has picked up separately, that Jibril doesn\'t want media for his meeting with S unless he feels that there will be something significant out of the meeting. HbJ is providing a plane for Jibril to get to Paris. HbJ more than AbZ agreed with me that the meeting itself is a significant deliverable AbZ urged us not to be slower or quieter than France. (SBU) West Bank/Gaza: Both reacted negatively to Israeli announcements regarding hundreds of houses in the West Bank. They asked if we were going to say anything I noted we were still at this point getting the facts. Jeff, you guys just aren\'t serious, AbZ complained. I noted the political context, in which a family was brutally murdered.','AbZ and Hb3 on Libya and West Bank/Gaza(SBU) I had back-to-back phone calls this morning from Qatari PM/FM Hamad bin Jassim and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed. The content was virtually identical, su esting either rare coincidence or, more likely, an unusual level of UAE-Qatari coordination at yesterday\'s Arab League meeting. Main points (mostly Libya related but one Palestinian-related) are as follows: (SBU) No-Fly Zone: The Arab League has now called for a NFZ; the UNSC needs to act. Syria was the last hold- out, but the resolution passed. Time is wasting. Both HbJ and AbZ made the right kind of noises (but still less than a solid commitment) that there would be some kind of Qatari and Emirati participation in an international effort. Their chicken-and-egg question to me was, are we going to support a NFZ? If we are, then we can talk about the other participation. (SBU) Recognizing the Council: Both urged us to do so. I noted that the Arab League statement fell short of recognition. They urged us to find some kind of language that would suggest moving in that direction, and I noted our decisions to suspend the operations of the Libyan Embassy, have S meet with Mahmoud Jibril of the Council, and send a diplomatic representative to Benghazi. They pushed for more, with HbJ going to far as to say that recognition of the Council will help underscore to Qadhafi and his circle that he\'s finished. (SBU) Jibril meeting: They each said the same thing that Gene Cretz has picked up separately, that Jibril doesn\'t want media for his meeting with S unless he feels that there will be something significant out of the meeting. HbJ is providing a plane for Jibril to get to Paris. HbJ more than AbZ agreed with me that the meeting itself is a significant deliverable; AbZ urged us not to be slower or quieter than France. (SBU) West Bank/Gaza: Both reacted negatively to Israeli announcements regarding \"hundreds of houses\" in the West Bank. They asked if we were going to say anything; I noted we were still at this point getting the facts. \"Jeff, you guys just aren\'t serious,\" AbZ complained. I noted the political context, in which a family was brutally murdered.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Arab_League',2,1,'3003 - C05764855.txt','ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding Committee>Committee> I am still with the Israeli delegation and am waiting for the moment they hear this. The press release does not even say this was at Ocampo\'s request. http://www.icc-cpi.int/NR/exeres/EOBE66F1-C4A5-4F33-A0D5-E369036533FA.htm sorry if this is old news. Note concluding line: A further report is to be presented by the PNA in the near future, clarifying additional issues discussed during the meeting. ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact- Finding Committee ICC-OTP-20091016-PR465 On 16 October, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Luis Moreno-Ocampo, received a Palestinian delegation headed by Dr. Ali Khashan, Minister of Justice of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). Dr. Khashan was accompanied by the Palestinian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Nabil Abuznaid, and a team of legal experts including Vaughan Lowe QC, Professor of International Law at Oxford University. The Prosecutor also received members of the Independent Fact-finding Committee led by Professor John Dugard and members of the Arab League Secretariat, in the context of ongoing consultations. The PNA delegation submitted a preliminary report presenting its legal arguments in support of the declaration lodged on 22 January 2009, accepting the jurisdiction of the Court over crimes committed in Palestine. The Office will carefully examine all supporting arguments submitted, starting with the initial issue of whether the declaration by the PNA accepting the exercise of jurisdiction by the ICC meets statutory requirements. The Prosecutor said','ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding Committee>Committee> I am still with the Israeli delegation and am waiting for the moment they hear this. The press release does not even say this was at Ocampo\'s request. http://www.icc-cpi.int/NR/exeres/EOBE66F1-C4A5-4F33-A0D5-E369036533FA.htm sorry if this is old news. Note concluding line: A further report is to be presented by the PNA in the near future, clarifying additional issues discussed during the meeting. ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact- Finding Committee ICC-OTP-20091016-PR465 On 16 October, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Luis Moreno-Ocampo, received a Palestinian delegation headed by Dr. Ali Khashan, Minister of Justice of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). Dr. Khashan was accompanied by the Palestinian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Nabil Abuznaid, and a team of legal experts including Vaughan Lowe QC, Professor of International Law at Oxford University. The Prosecutor also received members of the Independent Fact-finding Committee led by Professor John Dugard and members of the Arab League Secretariat, in the context of ongoing consultations. The PNA delegation submitted a preliminary report presenting its legal arguments in support of the declaration lodged on 22 January 2009, accepting the jurisdiction of the Court over crimes committed in Palestine. The Office will carefully examine all supporting arguments submitted, starting with the initial issue of whether the declaration by the PNA accepting the exercise of jurisdiction by the ICC meets statutory requirements. The Prosecutor said'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Arab_world',4,1,'135 - C05739716.txt','\'Meet the Press Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceGood. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the protests outside the U.S. embassy there that Egyptian officials were slow to put down. This weekend in Pakistan, protests as well there. More anti-American rage. Also protests against the drone strikes. In Yemen, you also had arrests and some deaths outside of our U.S. embassy there. How much longer can Americans expect to see these troubling images and these protests go forward?','\'Meet the Press Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceGood. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the protests outside the U.S. embassy there that Egyptian officials were slow to put down. This weekend in Pakistan, protests as well there. More anti-American rage. Also protests against the drone strikes. In Yemen, you also had arrests and some deaths outside of our U.S. embassy there. How much longer can Americans expect to see these troubling images and these protests go forward?'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Arab_world',4,1,'140 - C05739722.txt','\'Meet the Press Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the','\'Meet the Press Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Arab_world',4,1,'3482 - C05766101.txt','Abu MazenWill do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. We have dismantled hundreds of roadblocks and checkpoints, extended the hours of operation on the Allenby Bridge and removed bureaucratic obstacles to Palestinian economic development. These actions have helped spur a surge, a boom, in the Palestinian economy. At the same time, the security environment has improved thanks both to the efforts of the IDF and to the efforts of better trained PA security forces. Now we wish to add to this improved economic and security climate meaningful political negotiations. I have already said that we will not build new settlements and that we would not expropriate additional land for existing settlements. I said we would also restrain settlement activity, and that\'s exactly what we decided to do today. I promised to enable normal life to continue for the three hundred thousand Israeli citizens, our brothers and sisters, who live in Judea and Samaria. That is why this suspension will not affect construction currently underway. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. Netanyahu gave a press conference a few hours ago. I\'ve seen plenty of his quotes in stories. Let me see if I can find transcript. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?','Abu MazenWill do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. We have dismantled hundreds of roadblocks and checkpoints, extended the hours of operation on the Allenby Bridge and removed bureaucratic obstacles to Palestinian economic development. These actions have helped spur a surge, a boom, in the Palestinian economy. At the same time, the security environment has improved thanks both to the efforts of the IDF and to the efforts of better trained PA security forces. Now we wish to add to this improved economic and security climate meaningful political negotiations. I have already said that we will not build new settlements and that we would not expropriate additional land for existing settlements. I said we would also restrain settlement activity, and that\'s exactly what we decided to do today. I promised to enable normal life to continue for the three hundred thousand Israeli citizens, our brothers and sisters, who live in Judea and Samaria. That is why this suspension will not affect construction currently underway. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. Netanyahu gave a press conference a few hours ago. I\'ve seen plenty of his quotes in stories. Let me see if I can find transcript. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Arab_world',4,1,'3483 - C05766102.txt','Abu Mazen RE:\' Abu MazenDaniel R is going to get it to him, along with your statement, highlighting what you\'ve said about 1967. Abu Mazen wants to see it. I assume Mara knows how to send? Will do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?','Abu Mazen RE:\' Abu MazenDaniel R is going to get it to him, along with your statement, highlighting what you\'ve said about 1967. Abu Mazen wants to see it. I assume Mara knows how to send? Will do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Arctic_Council',1,1,'1560 - C05761364.txt','Deputy Secretary Steinberg\'s Schedule for April 26-30Deputy Secretary Steinberg will be on official travel from Sunday, April 26 through Thursday, April 30, returning to the office on Friday, May 1. Travel Details: - April 26-27 ? Meetings Kyiv, Ukraine - April 28-30 ? Melting Ice Conference and Sixth Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council Tromso, Norway Please contact me with any schedule related questions. For other inquiries, please contact D(S) chief of staff, Sheba Crocker. Thank you. Brendan Lavy Personal Assistant to Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8636 54','Deputy Secretary Steinberg\'s Schedule for April 26-30Deputy Secretary Steinberg will be on official travel from Sunday, April 26 through Thursday, April 30, returning to the office on Friday, May 1. Travel Details: - April 26-27 ? Meetings; Kyiv, Ukraine - April 28-30 ? Melting Ice Conference and Sixth Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council; Tromso, Norway Please contact me with any schedule related questions. For other inquiries, please contact D(S) chief of staff, Sheba Crocker. Thank you. Brendan Lavy Personal Assistant to Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8636 54'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Areva',1,1,'3425 - C05766022.txt','(no subject)Cover story in the Economist this week. Very big issue when I was in Japan and Korea. Korean parliamentarians want to get women and economic growth on the G20 agenda when they have the lead next year and we are advocating for Japan to advance the issue at APEC which they are leading this year. On another note, so sad about Smith Bagley. He was a good person and was one of your biggest fans. Women and work We did it! Dec 30th 2009 From The Economist print edition The rich world\'s quiet revolution: women are gradually taking over the workplace Getty Images AT A time when the world is short of causes for celebration, here is a candidate: within the next few months women will cross the 50% threshold and become the majority of the American workforce. Women already make up the majority of university graduates in the OECD countries and the majority of professional workers in several rich countries, including the United States. Women run many of the world\'s great companies, from PepsiCo in America to Areva in France. Women\'s economic empowerment is arguably the biggest social change of our times. Just a generation ago, women were largely confined to repetitive, menial jobs. They were routinely subjected to casual sexism and were expected to abandon their careers when they married and had children. Today they are running some of the organisations that once treated them as second-class','(no subject)Cover story in the Economist this week. Very big issue when I was in Japan and Korea. Korean parliamentarians want to get women and economic growth on the G20 agenda when they have the lead next year and we are advocating for Japan to advance the issue at APEC which they are leading this year. On another note, so sad about Smith Bagley. He was a good person and was one of your biggest fans. Women and work We did it! Dec 30th 2009 From The Economist print edition The rich world\'s quiet revolution: women are gradually taking over the workplace Getty Images AT A time when the world is short of causes for celebration, here is a candidate: within the next few months women will cross the 50% threshold and become the majority of the American workforce. Women already make up the majority of university graduates in the OECD countries and the majority of professional workers in several rich countries, including the United States. Women run many of the world\'s great companies, from PepsiCo in America to Areva in France. Women\'s economic empowerment is arguably the biggest social change of our times. Just a generation ago, women were largely confined to repetitive, menial jobs. They were routinely subjected to casual sexism and were expected to abandon their careers when they married and had children. Today they are running some of the organisations that once treated them as second-class'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Argentina',14,1,'1183 - C05760469.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Argentina',14,1,'1187 - C05760479.txt','Three Call Sheets -- Argentina, Peru, UruguayCould I do in the 12:30-1:45 window while driving into the city? Hrc - did jake or anyone discuss calling Argentina, uruguay and Peru on both honduras and copenhagen issues? Calls could take place tomorrow. I\'ve attached call sheets for oscar to print for you. Please let us know if u want to schedule. Huma, Attached are three calls sheets for calls with the foreign ministers from Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. Jake had told us that these calls should happen by tomorrow. Please inform Ops if/when they should book these calls. Thanks, Zia.','Three Call Sheets -- Argentina, Peru, UruguayCould I do in the 12:30-1:45 window while driving into the city? Hrc - did jake or anyone discuss calling Argentina, uruguay and Peru on both honduras and copenhagen issues? Calls could take place tomorrow. I\'ve attached call sheets for oscar to print for you. Please let us know if u want to schedule. Huma, Attached are three calls sheets for calls with the foreign ministers from Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. Jake had told us that these calls should happen by tomorrow. Please inform Ops if/when they should book these calls. Thanks, Zia.'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Argentina',14,1,'2012 - C05762632.txt','Zelaya UpdateAs prelude I have been chasing Zelaya by phone all around the Mayflower Hotel. I have spoken with the Honduran PermRep, the Honduran FonMin, and the Venezuelen FonMin. Hector has spoken to Insulza. Everybody knows why we are calling. Zelaya is obviously trying to work out his position before he gets back to me. He is at breakfast meeting now with Argentine, Ecuadoran,and Paraguayan presidents, the UNGA president, the Vens, and Insulza. 65','Zelaya UpdateAs prelude I have been chasing Zelaya by phone all around the Mayflower Hotel. I have spoken with the Honduran PermRep, the Honduran FonMin, and the Venezuelen FonMin. Hector has spoken to Insulza. Everybody knows why we are calling. Zelaya is obviously trying to work out his position before he gets back to me. He is at breakfast meeting now with Argentine, Ecuadoran,and Paraguayan presidents, the UNGA president, the Vens, and Insulza. 65'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Argentina',14,1,'2017 - C05762640.txt','Time Window for S Meeting with Zelaya Tomorrow? Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #12 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 5 Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #11 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 4Fyi They are now saying that Zelaya doesn\'t want to travel tomorrow because wants to participate (remotely) in the burial ceremony on Monday for those who died in violence at the airport today. He said he will return to Washington on Tuesday in time to meet in the late afternoon. They are asking if it would be possible to have the meeting sometime on Tuesday late afternoon instead. Courtney She previously had indicated noon or later for a meeting Huma and Lona, Sorry for the late email, but Central America Office Director Christopher Webster just called me to inquire about a possible meeting between Zelaya and the Secretary tomorrow. He said they are trying to convince Zelaya to return from San Salvador to the U.S. and that A/S Shannon indicated the Secretary had said that she would be willing to meet with him tomorrow. They were wondering if they could give Zelaya a window of time for a meeting (see email below from DCM in Sal Salvador). Please advise. Thanks, Courtney The plan is for Hugo Martinez to pull Zelaya aside for me to be able to urge that he get to washdc for mtg with S tomorrow. Please tell me if there is a time window for that mtg. Tom Shannon sais earlier that it was in the afternoon. If you can find out whether Zelaya will be returning to Washington, that would be very helpful. Chris Thanks  Jacobs, Janice L Carter, Sharon Zelaya just landed in El SAlvador. Robert I Laidlaw, Philip G Llorens, Hugo Benning, Douglass R Cc: Managua POL SES-0 East, Kyle D (Managua) Managua, RSO - Officers Boyle, Kathleen L (Managua) Los Banos- Jardina, Michelle G (Managua) Pierre, Martial (Managua) Martz, Sara E (Managua) Harris, Lara K (Managua) Krzywda, David A (Managua) \'jesse.s.curtis \'donkachris Jacobs, Janice 1 Carter, Sharon (USAID/N/DMD) Blau, Robert I Jesse: Did the Nicaraguans indicate where Zelaya is headed? To San Salvador or back to Washington? I have copied Embassy San Salvador\'s Charge Bob Blau and Political Counselor Phil Laidlaw. I have also copied Ambassador Llorens and Tegucigalpa\'s Acting DCM Douglass Benning (Simon Henshaw is on leave). Thanks, Chris Looping other members of SITREP spam -- Managua understands that plane with ousted HOND President Zelaya left WDC at approx 1500 WDC time. Also understand that plane is expected in Managua at approx 1924 local. Understand that a separate plane with Argentine Pres Kirchner and Ecuadorian Pres. Correa also left WDC this afternoon en route to El Salvador. NEW INFORMATION About 45 minutes ago, Telesur had images of apparent pro-Zelaya supporters at the airport fence and trying to pull it down. Security forces inside the airport compound re-deployed to prevent a breach. It seems they did use white smoke or gas to deter protestor action. Telesur also reported that shots were fired into the assembled crowd and that one or two people were shot and killed (no names or confirmation). Images of ambulances in crowd were visible. It seems now that the fence has been breached and a handful of pro-Zelaya supporters move in and out of airport area to pick up rocks and retreat (there is open, clear area inside fence, possible construction). Security forces have taken up positions on tarmac, presumably to prevent further incursion. With respect to Micheleti assertion that NIC troops have mobilized near the border, our NIC contacts, both in GON and private citizens indicate that there has been NO/NO unusual NIC mil activity at border -- Las Manos or El Espino. However, as of 1900 Saturday, border contacts at El Espino report that HOND military reinforced its presence by about 70 personnel, who remain at El Espino. We were told this happened at Las Manos as well, but have not yet been able to confirm with our sources at that border location. Will continue to monitor and observe. 80','Time Window for S Meeting with Zelaya Tomorrow? Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #12 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 5 Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #11 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 4Fyi They are now saying that Zelaya doesn\'t want to travel tomorrow because wants to participate (remotely) in the burial ceremony on Monday for those who died in violence at the airport today. He said he will return to Washington on Tuesday in time to meet in the late afternoon. They are asking if it would be possible to have the meeting sometime on Tuesday late afternoon instead. Courtney She previously had indicated noon or later for a meeting Huma and Lona, Sorry for the late email, but Central America Office Director Christopher Webster just called me to inquire about a possible meeting between Zelaya and the Secretary tomorrow. He said they are trying to convince Zelaya to return from San Salvador to the U.S. and that A/S Shannon indicated the Secretary had said that she would be willing to meet with him tomorrow. They were wondering if they could give Zelaya a window of time for a meeting (see email below from DCM in Sal Salvador). Please advise. Thanks, Courtney The plan is for Hugo Martinez to pull Zelaya aside for me to be able to urge that he get to washdc for mtg with S tomorrow. Please tell me if there is a time window for that mtg. Tom Shannon sais earlier that it was in the afternoon. If you can find out whether Zelaya will be returning to Washington, that would be very helpful. Chris Thanks ; Jacobs, Janice L; Carter, Sharon Zelaya just landed in El SAlvador. Robert I; Laidlaw, Philip G; Llorens, Hugo; Benning, Douglass R Cc: Managua POL; SES-0; East, Kyle D (Managua); Managua, RSO - Officers; Boyle, Kathleen L (Managua); Los Banos- Jardina, Michelle G (Managua); Pierre, Martial (Managua); Martz, Sara E (Managua); Harris, Lara K (Managua); Krzywda, David A (Managua); \'jesse.s.curtis \'donkachris Jacobs, Janice 1; Carter, Sharon (USAID/N/DMD); Blau, Robert I Jesse: Did the Nicaraguans indicate where Zelaya is headed? To San Salvador or back to Washington? I have copied Embassy San Salvador\'s Charge Bob Blau and Political Counselor Phil Laidlaw. I have also copied Ambassador Llorens and Tegucigalpa\'s Acting DCM Douglass Benning (Simon Henshaw is on leave). Thanks, Chris Looping other members of SITREP spam -- Managua understands that plane with ousted HOND President Zelaya left WDC at approx 1500 WDC time. Also understand that plane is expected in Managua at approx 1924 local. Understand that a separate plane with Argentine Pres Kirchner and Ecuadorian Pres. Correa also left WDC this afternoon en route to El Salvador. NEW INFORMATION About 45 minutes ago, Telesur had images of apparent pro-Zelaya supporters at the airport fence and trying to pull it down. Security forces inside the airport compound re-deployed to prevent a breach. It seems they did use white smoke or gas to deter protestor action. Telesur also reported that shots were fired into the assembled crowd and that one or two people were shot and killed (no names or confirmation). Images of ambulances in crowd were visible. It seems now that the fence has been breached and a handful of pro-Zelaya supporters move in and out of airport area to pick up rocks and retreat (there is open, clear area inside fence, possible construction). Security forces have taken up positions on tarmac, presumably to prevent further incursion. With respect to Micheleti assertion that NIC troops have mobilized near the border, our NIC contacts, both in GON and private citizens indicate that there has been NO/NO unusual NIC mil activity at border -- Las Manos or El Espino. However, as of 1900 Saturday, border contacts at El Espino report that HOND military reinforced its presence by about 70 personnel, who remain at El Espino. We were told this happened at Las Manos as well, but have not yet been able to confirm with our sources at that border location. Will continue to monitor and observe. 80'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Argentina',14,1,'2921 - C05764690.txt','UNESCO - UpdateHuma, There has been strong movement to Bukova today. Baki is expected to pull out before 4th round at noon our time. The 4th round would end up as final round with Hosni- Bukova (Bulgaria) contest. French Unesco ambassador told our Unesco Anb Killion that France has informed Egypt that they will not support Hosni. France (Quai and Elysee agree) is now openly working for Bukova. Kouchner may try to call S. African support appears to be moving to Bukova. Amb Killion has received a series of calls from African ambassadors as they want credit. We are talkng at Unesco in. Paris and with capital delegations arriving in New York. Key votes: Chile, Phillipines, Argentina, Columbia, Azerbaijan, Mexico. Esther Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/21/2019','UNESCO - UpdateHuma, There has been strong movement to Bukova today. Baki is expected to pull out before 4th round at noon our time. The 4th round would end up as final round with Hosni- Bukova (Bulgaria) contest. French Unesco ambassador told our Unesco Anb Killion that France has informed Egypt that they will not support Hosni. France (Quai and Elysee agree) is now openly working for Bukova. Kouchner may try to call S. African support appears to be moving to Bukova. Amb Killion has received a series of calls from African ambassadors as they want credit. We are talkng at Unesco in. Paris and with capital delegations arriving in New York. Key votes: Chile, Phillipines, Argentina, Columbia, Azerbaijan, Mexico. Esther Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/21/2019'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Argentina',14,1,'2949 - C05764754.txt','Israeli Reversal Unesco Israeli ReversalIsraeli position change on Unesco from Amb Killion. Alon Uspech from Israel PM office called me to ask what Netanyaho can do to help. He is already apparently talking to Berlusconi. I suggested Argentina and Chile. Pls let S and NEA know. 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/22/2019','Israeli Reversal Unesco Israeli ReversalIsraeli position change on Unesco from Amb Killion. Alon Uspech from Israel PM office called me to ask what Netanyaho can do to help. He is already apparently talking to Berlusconi. I suggested Argentina and Chile. Pls let S and NEA know. 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/22/2019'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Argentina',14,1,'3430 - C05766030.txt','URGENT: Friends of Haiti TeleconferenceCheryl needs to address Please see attached additional information and question from Canadian government prior to this afternoon\'s 1300 phone call. Specifically, the Canadian government is asking whether the Secretary could come to Montreal for the GOC\'s prep donors meeting the evening of 1/23 or morning of 1/24? [Note: Montreal has world\'s second largest Haitian diaspora, hence location.] WHA would recommend participation if at all possible. Thank you, Roberta Good morning Roberta! Congratulations on a successful visit by the Secretary of State. We are looking forward to this afternoon\'s teleconference. After opening remarks, Minister Cannon will ask Prime Minister Bellerive to speak and the UN (we may only have DPKO LeRoy on line due to visit of Sec Gen to Haiti). He will then ask FM Amorim and Sec State Clinton to provide their views on the situation and then open the floor to Kouchner and others. Response has been good and most will be represented at FM level (Mexico/Espinosa may still be in flight from Japan, and Argentina and Costa Rica will be Vice-Ministers). There is as well agreement in principle to begin laying the groundwork for a broader Donors Conference on Reconstruction and our offer to host a preparatory meeting on January 25th has been well received. However, early indications are that the EU has a conflict as they have their General Relations and Foreign Relations meetings scheduled for that day. As the EU would be essential for such a meeting we are scrambling to look for alternative dates. Given the momentum we would rather go earlier than later. Minister Cannon would be available to host this on the weekend of the 23-24th of January (dinner on the 23rd, meeting on the morning of the 24th). However, I believe that Ambassador','URGENT: Friends of Haiti TeleconferenceCheryl needs to address Please see attached additional information and question from Canadian government prior to this afternoon\'s 1300 phone call. Specifically, the Canadian government is asking whether the Secretary could come to Montreal for the GOC\'s \"prep\" donors meeting the evening of 1/23 or morning of 1/24? [Note: Montreal has world\'s second largest Haitian diaspora, hence location.] WHA would recommend participation if at all possible. Thank you, Roberta Good morning Roberta! Congratulations on a successful visit by the Secretary of State. We are looking forward to this afternoon\'s teleconference. After opening remarks, Minister Cannon will ask Prime Minister Bellerive to speak and the UN (we may only have DPKO LeRoy on line due to visit of Sec Gen to Haiti). He will then ask FM Amorim and Sec State Clinton to provide their views on the situation and then open the floor to Kouchner and others. Response has been good and most will be represented at FM level (Mexico/Espinosa may still be in flight from Japan, and Argentina and Costa Rica will be Vice-Ministers). There is as well agreement in principle to begin laying the groundwork for a broader Donors Conference on Reconstruction and our offer to host a preparatory meeting on January 25th has been well received. However, early indications are that the EU has a conflict as they have their General Relations and Foreign Relations meetings scheduled for that day. As the EU would be essential for such a meeting we are scrambling to look for alternative dates. Given the momentum we would rather go earlier than later. Minister Cannon would be available to host this on the weekend of the 23-24th of January (dinner on the 23rd, meeting on the morning of the 24th). However, I believe that Ambassador'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Argentina',14,1,'3454 - C05766064.txt','1pm call manifest fpm call manifestContacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','1pm call manifest fpm call manifestContacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Argentina',14,1,'3457 - C05766067.txt','1pm call manifestIf he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','1pm call manifestIf he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Argentina',14,1,'3458 - C05766068.txt','fpm call manifest 1pm call manifestChecking. Since Davos is now about Haiti, do I need to go? Bill is going. Ill confirm if he\'ll be there for london. As for paris, looks like sarkozy will be there but we won\'t know for sure till tomorrow. So it would mean sarkozy meeting, speech and kouchner around 6pm when he\'s back from davos. If he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','fpm call manifest 1pm call manifestChecking. Since Davos is now about Haiti, do I need to go? Bill is going. Ill confirm if he\'ll be there for london. As for paris, looks like sarkozy will be there but we won\'t know for sure till tomorrow. So it would mean sarkozy meeting, speech and kouchner around 6pm when he\'s back from davos. If he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(10.369977362477266,5.184988681238633,2500,'Argentina',14,2,'3564 - C05766250.txt','ArgentinaArturo made a comment publicly about the fact that he had heard from US business interests that the judicial system in Argentina had deteriorated. Argentine press pounced ? this is apparently a sensitive issue. Craig is sending me news summaries. He\'s standing right inside the door here. On it. The FM just told me that Arturo had been there yesterday and had insulted their country. He was very upset and said I needed to do damage control. Can you figure out what he\'s talking about? Thx.','ArgentinaArturo made a comment publicly about the fact that he had heard from US business interests that the judicial system in Argentina had deteriorated. Argentine press pounced ? this is apparently a sensitive issue. Craig is sending me news summaries. He\'s standing right inside the door here. On it. The FM just told me that Arturo had been there yesterday and had insulted their country. He was very upset and said I needed to do damage control. Can you figure out what he\'s talking about? Thx.'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Argentina',14,1,'3665 - C05766506.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Argentina',14,1,'3669 - C05766517.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey'),(10.369977362477266,5.184988681238633,2500,'Argentina',14,2,'3736 - C05766642.txt','Three Call Sheets -- Argentina, Peru, UruguayAttachments: 112709 Argentine FM Call Sheet.doc 112709 Peruvian FM.DOC 112709 Uruguayan FM Call Sheet.doc Hrc - did jake or anyone discuss calling Argentina, uruguay and Peru on both honduras and copenhagen issues? Calls could take place tomorrow. I\'ve attached call sheets for oscar to print for you. Please let us know if u want to schedule. Huma, Attached are three calls sheets for calls with the foreign ministers from Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. Jake had told us that these calls should happen by tomorrow. Please inform Ops if/when they should book these calls. Thanks, Zia.','Three Call Sheets -- Argentina, Peru, UruguayAttachments: 112709 Argentine FM Call Sheet.doc; 112709 Peruvian FM.DOC; 112709 Uruguayan FM Call Sheet.doc Hrc - did jake or anyone discuss calling Argentina, uruguay and Peru on both honduras and copenhagen issues? Calls could take place tomorrow. I\'ve attached call sheets for oscar to print for you. Please let us know if u want to schedule. Huma, Attached are three calls sheets for calls with the foreign ministers from Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. Jake had told us that these calls should happen by tomorrow. Please inform Ops if/when they should book these calls. Thanks, Zia.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Ariel_Sharon',2,1,'1877 - C05762349.txt','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, The Settlements Myth, is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the road map for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements). Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the construction line of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain existing major Israeli population centers in the West Bank on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . . One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an agreed outcome of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the construction line, saying that within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria. However, there never were any agreed principles of settlement activities. Moreover, the effort to define the construction line was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, \"The Settlements Myth,\" is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the \"road map\" for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: \"GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements).\" Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley; President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon; and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the \"construction line\" of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain \"existing major Israeli population centers\" in the West Bank \"on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . .\" One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an \"agreed outcome\" of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the \"construction line,\" saying that \"within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria.\" However, there never were any \"agreed principles of settlement activities.\" Moreover, the effort to define the \"construction line\" was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Ariel_Sharon',2,1,'1943 - C05762522.txt','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitledIsrael\'s Lawyer, in which Aaron argued For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney... I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer. Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the I was there and I know what happened. An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.) But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the facts in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s disengagement from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949. 61','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitled\"Israel\'s Lawyer,\" in which Aaron argued \"For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney...\" I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled \"The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer.\" Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the \"I was there and I know what happened.\" An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: \"Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.\") But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the \"facts\" in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s \"disengagement\" from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: \"In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949.\" 61'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Arizona',2,1,'2155 - C05762840.txt','Does this mean your career as a major league pitcher is over?We\'ll meet you in Arizona. Sounds like you are doing OK. Probably for this season, but I\'ll be ready next spring! Until then, I\'ll keep my day job. Tried you a couple days ago, but email bounced back Neera says this is the right one. How are you doing? Hope it\'s not too excruciating, but suspect that it is. Hope you\'re better soon. We need you in the real majors. John and Mary PS No matter what anybody says, we refuse to believe that Holbrooke tripped you.','Does this mean your career as a major league pitcher is over?We\'ll meet you in Arizona. Sounds like you are doing OK. Probably for this season, but I\'ll be ready next spring! Until then, I\'ll keep my day job. Tried you a couple days ago, but email bounced back Neera says this is the right one. How are you doing? Hope it\'s not too excruciating, but suspect that it is. Hope you\'re better soon. We need you in the real majors. John and Mary PS No matter what anybody says, we refuse to believe that Holbrooke tripped you.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Arizona',2,1,'3356 - C05765888.txt','WT op-ed by Jane HarmanaUltoljington afiinco Thursday, September 10, 2009 It\'f,1the Coratztion, Stupid Rep. Jane Harman In rnr.. .ent weeks, prominent American politicians and columnists have begun debating troop levels in Afghanistan. Some call for a complete withdrawal, while others favor increasing the number of U.S. troops. The size of U.S. forces in Afghanistan is a critical issue, but a debate about troop strength misses the point. Unless and until one other problem is addressed, neither more troops nor fewer troops will reverse the tide of terrorism being fomented in Afghanistan or improve our national security. It I he corruption, sturici. Eliminating corruption in Afghanistan is in both that nation\'s interest and ours. From the Afghan perspective, an honest government would give the people a genuine say in the direction of their country. For us, it would dramatically increase our national security, both because it would increase the effectiveness of our efforts to fight the Taiiban and because the end result would be an Afghan population more invested in taking on the fight themselves. That is our real objective. Wrion I traveled tc P..tgrianistan in April with Sen. Jon Kyl, Arizona Republican, we were warned by opposition candidates that the country\'s presidential election would be marred by widespread fraud. They were right. On top of everything else that we have learned about the Afghan government, the vote that took place on Aug. 20 was a sham. Every indication. is that the election results have been completely skewed by widespread, sys..fematic Afghan politics have never been particularly clean -- money, power and position traditionally have been traded for support. from tribal and ethnic blocs. But evidence of fraud in last month\'s election is colossally disturbing: Voter cards were bought and sold freely in the run-up to the vote, precinct workers arrived at dawn to find baiht boxes stuffed fill], some dastricts recorded more votes than there were registered voters, and nationwide voter registrt*c.:,:il. sumassed the number of eligible voters. by as much as 5 million. The Electoral Complaints','WT op-ed by Jane HarmanaUltoljington afiinco Thursday, September 10, 2009 It\'f,1the Coratztion, Stupid Rep. Jane Harman In rnr.. .ent weeks, prominent American politicians and columnists have begun debating troop levels in Afghanistan. Some call for a complete withdrawal, while others favor increasing the number of U.S. troops. The size of U.S. forces in Afghanistan is a critical issue, but a debate about troop strength misses the point. Unless and until one other problem is addressed, neither more troops nor fewer troops will reverse the tide of terrorism being fomented in Afghanistan or improve our national security. It I he corruption, sturici. Eliminating corruption in Afghanistan is in both that nation\'s interest and ours. From the Afghan perspective, an honest government would give the people a genuine say in the direction of their country. For us, it would dramatically increase our national security, both because it would increase the effectiveness of our efforts to fight the Taiiban and because the end result would be an Afghan population more invested in taking on the fight themselves. That is our real objective. Wrion I traveled tc P..tgrianistan in April with Sen. Jon Kyl, Arizona Republican, we were warned by opposition candidates that the country\'s presidential election would be marred by widespread fraud. They were right. On top of everything else that we have learned about the Afghan government, the vote that took place on Aug. 20 was a sham. Every indication. is that the election results have been completely skewed by widespread, sys..fematic Afghan politics have never been particularly clean -- money, power and position traditionally have been traded for support. from tribal and ethnic blocs. But evidence of fraud in last month\'s election is colossally disturbing: Voter cards were bought and sold freely in the run-up to the vote, precinct workers arrived at dawn to find baiht boxes stuffed fill], some dastricts recorded more votes than there were registered voters, and nationwide voter registrt*c.:,:il. sumassed the number of eligible voters. by as much as 5 million. The Electoral Complaints'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Arkadiusz_Gołaś',2,1,'1305 - C05760695.txt','ChinaI agree it is worth considering. FYI Thanks. Btw - I think Secy is really at top of her game. So proud of her. Best, jose Thanks jose Cheryl is right, she won\'t have much if any independant stops on her schedule while she\'s in china with the president but if that changes, will get in touch. Got it - not sure where she will go as she is likely to travel mostly with the president but we will put Expo under consideration and looping in Huma. cdm Hi Cheryl - if Secy Clinton does something related to Expo in Shanghai in Nov during APEC, assuming she goes, I\'d really like to try to meet her there. Incidentally, If she goes to Shanghai, it would be viewed as odd for her not to visit the Expo site, given the personal interest she has taken in the matter. xo - jose IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.','ChinaI agree it is worth considering. FYI Thanks. Btw - I think Secy is really at top of her game. So proud of her. Best, jose Thanks jose Cheryl is right, she won\'t have much if any independant stops on her schedule while she\'s in china with the president but if that changes, will get in touch. Got it - not sure where she will go as she is likely to travel mostly with the president but we will put Expo under consideration and looping in Huma. cdm Hi Cheryl - if Secy Clinton does something related to Expo in Shanghai in Nov during APEC, assuming she goes, I\'d really like to try to meet her there. Incidentally, If she goes to Shanghai, it would be viewed as odd for her not to visit the Expo site, given the personal interest she has taken in the matter. xo - jose IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Arkadiusz_Gołaś',2,1,'3719 - C05766616.txt','OSCE Ministerialfyi Hi Cheryl ? hope you had a great Thanksgiving! At the retreat last week, S told me she really hoped I could go to the OSCE Ministerial with Jim S next week. I told her I\'d check with H, given that I could be announced soon. I just found out on Wednesday that it\'s likely I\'ll be announced early next week, so I\'ve told Jim I won\'t be going with him (much as I\'d like to...). Best, Ian Ian ? Our nominations wallah ? perhaps you have met him already, Miguel Rodriguez ? agrees with my gut that, if you are announced before the trip next week, you should probably send someone else in your place. Even though your day job gives you every reason to go, as soon as you are public you want to avoid any gesture that a Senator could interpret as presuming advice and consent. Matt','OSCE Ministerialfyi Hi Cheryl ? hope you had a great Thanksgiving! At the retreat last week, S told me she really hoped I could go to the OSCE Ministerial with Jim S next week. I told her I\'d check with H, given that I could be announced soon. I just found out on Wednesday that it\'s likely I\'ll be announced early next week, so I\'ve told Jim I won\'t be going with him (much as I\'d like to...). Best, Ian Ian ? Our nominations wallah ? perhaps you have met him already, Miguel Rodriguez ? agrees with my gut that, if you are announced before the trip next week, you should probably send someone else in your place. Even though your day job gives you every reason to go, as soon as you are public you want to avoid any gesture that a Senator could interpret as presuming advice and consent. Matt'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Arkin_Mahmud',1,1,'3573 - C05766276.txt','Wash. Post. today re Palau & UighursJake, Want to make sure you saw the front page story below. It\'s really about the tragedy of brothers wrongfully detained at Guantanamo but it makes clear that Palau is doing the U.S. a great service and has been more courageous in this regard than most of the world (although Palau is in many ways more vulnerable to China): The Secretary complimenting Pres. Toribiong re this was a good move right after Alcy upset the Palauans (as you feared) in a meeting I will give you a confidential report on separately. Jeff 2 Brothers\' Grim Tale Of Loyalty And Limbo To Leave Guantanamo Means Abandoning Family By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, September 28, 2009 Bahtiyar Mahnut, a detainee at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, learned a few weeks ago that the Pacific island nation of Palau had invited him to settle there. It should have been cause for celebration, especially for a man who desperately wants to be free. But, to the surprise of his attorneys, Bahtiyar has turned down the offer. He wishes to remain a prisoner, they say, so he can look after his older brother, a fellow detainee. The brothers\' saga, as related by their attorneys and military records, could transpire only in the context of Guantanamo Bay and comes at a critical juncture for the Obama administration, which is struggling to meet a Jan. 22 deadline to shutter the 223-detainee prison. Their circumstances also highlight the diplomatic difficulties facing the U.S. government as it tries to find places to send prisoners not destined for terrorism trials in the United States. The brothers are Uighurs, residents of China who are considered separatists by Beijing but are not enemies of the United States. The brothers were picked up separately in Afghanistan and Pakistan soon after the United States launched attacks against al-Qaeda and the Taliban in retaliation for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Since at least 2003, the U.S. government has tried to find homes for the brothers and 20 other captured Uighurs. Five went to Albania in 2006 four were sent to Bermuda in June. At one point, U.S. officials were considering the possibility of resettling Uighurs in the D.C. region, but that plan was scuttled under political pressure. Most countries have been reluctant to accept Uighurs and risk angering China. In recent weeks, however, Palau has agreed to accept 12 of the 13 remaining Uighurs, according to the Justice Department. The only detainee not invited by Palau was Bahtiyar\'s older brother, Arkin Mahmud, 45, who has developed mental health problems that are apparently too serious to be treated in the sparsely populated country, said his attorney, Elizabeth Gilson. To make matters worse, according to Gilson and military records, Arkin is a prisoner only because he went searching for Bahtiyar after the younger brother left their homeland eight years ago.','Wash. Post. today re Palau & UighursJake, Want to make sure you saw the front page story below. It\'s really about the tragedy of brothers wrongfully detained at Guantanamo but it makes clear that Palau is doing the U.S. a great service and has been more courageous in this regard than most of the world (although Palau is in many ways more vulnerable to China): The Secretary complimenting Pres. Toribiong re this was a good move right after Alcy upset the Palauans (as you feared) in a meeting I will give you a confidential report on separately. Jeff 2 Brothers\' Grim Tale Of Loyalty And Limbo To Leave Guantanamo Means Abandoning Family By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, September 28, 2009 Bahtiyar Mahnut, a detainee at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, learned a few weeks ago that the Pacific island nation of Palau had invited him to settle there. It should have been cause for celebration, especially for a man who desperately wants to be free. But, to the surprise of his attorneys, Bahtiyar has turned down the offer. He wishes to remain a prisoner, they say, so he can look after his older brother, a fellow detainee. The brothers\' saga, as related by their attorneys and military records, could transpire only in the context of Guantanamo Bay and comes at a critical juncture for the Obama administration, which is struggling to meet a Jan. 22 deadline to shutter the 223-detainee prison. Their circumstances also highlight the diplomatic difficulties facing the U.S. government as it tries to find places to send prisoners not destined for terrorism trials in the United States. The brothers are Uighurs, residents of China who are considered separatists by Beijing but are not enemies of the United States. The brothers were picked up separately in Afghanistan and Pakistan soon after the United States launched attacks against al-Qaeda and the Taliban in retaliation for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Since at least 2003, the U.S. government has tried to find homes for the brothers and 20 other captured Uighurs. Five went to Albania in 2006; four were sent to Bermuda in June. At one point, U.S. officials were considering the possibility of resettling Uighurs in the D.C. region, but that plan was scuttled under political pressure. Most countries have been reluctant to accept Uighurs and risk angering China. In recent weeks, however, Palau has agreed to accept 12 of the 13 remaining Uighurs, according to the Justice Department. The only detainee not invited by Palau was Bahtiyar\'s older brother, Arkin Mahmud, 45, who has developed mental health problems that are apparently too serious to be treated in the sparsely populated country, said his attorney, Elizabeth Gilson. To make matters worse, according to Gilson and military records, Arkin is a prisoner only because he went searching for Bahtiyar after the younger brother left their homeland eight years ago.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Arlene_Foster',2,1,'3715 - C05766606.txt','NIHere\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.','NIHere\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Arlene_Foster',2,1,'3721 - C05766619.txt','NIIt\'s 745 pm -- they\'re still talking. British think it\'s reasonably positive. Welcome news. Pis keep me updated w what you hear. Thx. Here\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.','NIIt\'s 745 pm -- they\'re still talking. British think it\'s reasonably positive. Welcome news. Pis keep me updated w what you hear. Thx. Here\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Arlen_Specter',2,1,'1984 - C05762582.txt','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Arlen_Specter',2,1,'3622 - C05766379.txt','Arlen Specter called S officeI talked to Sen Specter, and confirmed that we have approached Syrians (along with others) to ask their help on hikers. He was appreciative. Bill ? the Secretary asked if you would be willing to call Specter back on her behalf....sorry to drag you into this. Jim Steinberg tells me we have also just sent (or will send) a dip note to Syria and others in the region on this same subject. Rich All: For your review, I\'ve attached Sen. Specter\'s letter to S about this issue. We just received this fax. Thanks, Dan - 7- Sir,','Arlen Specter called S officeI talked to Sen Specter, and confirmed that we have approached Syrians (along with others) to ask their help on hikers. He was appreciative. Bill ? the Secretary asked if you would be willing to call Specter back on her behalf....sorry to drag you into this. Jim Steinberg tells me we have also just sent (or will send) a dip note to Syria and others in the region on this same subject. Rich All: For your review, I\'ve attached Sen. Specter\'s letter to S about this issue. We just received this fax. Thanks, Dan - 7- Sir,'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Armageddon',1,1,'262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Armenia',15,1,'1432 - C05761150.txt','TomorrowHere is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in fly. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)','TomorrowHere is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in fly. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Armenia',15,1,'1433 - C05761151.txt','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Armenia',15,1,'1435 - C05761153.txt','TomorrowI\'ve been working on it. We can clear tomorrow. We will insert schedule into the rest of the week and send you a revised line block. If we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Rade let, MCC choice 4:45pm','TomorrowI\'ve been working on it. We can clear tomorrow. We will insert schedule into the rest of the week and send you a revised line block. If we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Rade let, MCC choice 4:45pm'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Armenia',15,1,'2026 - C05762652.txt','Jim travel this weekCheryl, Jake, Huma, Jim is traveling to Europe this Thursday ? Sunday, as follows: Thursday/Friday: Dubrovnik for the 2009 Croatia Summit Friday evening/Saturday morning: Baku, Azerbaijan on N-K Saturday afternoon: Yerevan, Armenia on N-K Saturday evening/Sunday: Lisbon for the Community of Democracies meeting He\'ll leave early Thursday morning and return to DC on Sunday evening. Amy Scanlon from our office will staff Jim on the trip. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931','Jim travel this weekCheryl, Jake, Huma, Jim is traveling to Europe this Thursday ? Sunday, as follows: Thursday/Friday: Dubrovnik for the 2009 Croatia Summit Friday evening/Saturday morning: Baku, Azerbaijan on N-K Saturday afternoon: Yerevan, Armenia on N-K Saturday evening/Sunday: Lisbon for the Community of Democracies meeting He\'ll leave early Thursday morning and return to DC on Sunday evening. Amy Scanlon from our office will staff Jim on the trip. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Armenia',15,1,'2540 - C05763983.txt','TodayThere are a few things on there way to you this morning: - call sheet for aliyev for today. Phil has discussed with you but its to urge him not to derail the turkey/armenia talks. They are 9 hours ahead. Can we do soon? -your schedule for the next few days. just need final sign off from you. - a lona memo with questions for the next few weeks.','TodayThere are a few things on there way to you this morning: - call sheet for aliyev for today. Phil has discussed with you but its to urge him not to derail the turkey/armenia talks. They are 9 hours ahead. Can we do soon? -your schedule for the next few days. just need final sign off from you. - a lona memo with questions for the next few weeks.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Armenia',15,1,'2542 - C05763987.txt','TodayThere are a few things on there way to you this morning: - call sheet for aliyev for today. Phil has discussed with you but its to urge him not to derail the turkey/armenia talks. They are 9 hours ahead. Can we do soon? - your schedule for the next few days. just need final sign off from you. - a lona memo with questions for the next few weeks.','TodayThere are a few things on there way to you this morning: - call sheet for aliyev for today. Phil has discussed with you but its to urge him not to derail the turkey/armenia talks. They are 9 hours ahead. Can we do soon? - your schedule for the next few days. just need final sign off from you. - a lona memo with questions for the next few weeks.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Armenia',15,1,'330 - C05758449.txt','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Armenia',15,1,'3308 - C05765823.txt','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact; the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Armenia',15,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Armenia',15,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Armenia',15,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Armenia',15,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Armenia',15,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Armenia',15,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Armenia',15,1,'3575 - C05766279.txt','Mini Schedule 9/28/09 Monday8:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En mute Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:45 am ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 10:00 am MEETING w/AFGHAN FOREIGN MINISTER SPANTA Suite 34H 10:35 am PERSONAL/STAFF TIME 10:55 am Private Suite 11:00 am MEETING w/ARMENIAN FOREIGN MINISTER NALBANDIAN 11:30 am Suite 34H 11:35 am PERSONAL/STAFF TIME 11:55 am Suite 34H 12:00 pm MEETING w/TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER DAVUTOGLU 1:00 pm Suite 34H 1:00 pm 1:10 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 1:15 pin MEETING w/CAMBODIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER/ 1:45 pm FOREIGN MINISTER NAMHONG Suite 34H 1:45 pm 2:05 pin PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 2:10 pin DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route LaGuardia Airport 2:35 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 3:00 pin DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways #2179 *En route Washington Nat\'l Airport 4:15 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 4:25 pm DEPART Washington National Airport *En route State Department 4:40 pin ARRIVE State Department 4:45 pm OFFICE TIME 6:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ BOB GATES (T) 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:05 pm DINNER FOR INCOMING NATO SECRETARY GENERAL 8:30 pin RASMUSSEN Monroe Room, 8th Floor 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ? ###','Mini Schedule 9/28/09 Monday8:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En mute Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:45 am ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 10:00 am MEETING w/AFGHAN FOREIGN MINISTER SPANTA Suite 34H 10:35 am PERSONAL/STAFF TIME 10:55 am Private Suite 11:00 am MEETING w/ARMENIAN FOREIGN MINISTER NALBANDIAN 11:30 am Suite 34H 11:35 am PERSONAL/STAFF TIME 11:55 am Suite 34H 12:00 pm MEETING w/TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER DAVUTOGLU 1:00 pm Suite 34H 1:00 pm 1:10 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 1:15 pin MEETING w/CAMBODIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER/ 1:45 pm FOREIGN MINISTER NAMHONG Suite 34H 1:45 pm 2:05 pin PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 2:10 pin DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route LaGuardia Airport 2:35 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 3:00 pin DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways #2179 *En route Washington Nat\'l Airport 4:15 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 4:25 pm DEPART Washington National Airport *En route State Department 4:40 pin ARRIVE State Department 4:45 pm OFFICE TIME 6:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ BOB GATES (T) 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:05 pm DINNER FOR INCOMING NATO SECRETARY GENERAL 8:30 pin RASMUSSEN Monroe Room, 8th Floor 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ? ###'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Armenians',25,1,'1007 - C05760216.txt','Bravo!What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you walked the walk over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit.','Bravo!What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you \"walked the walk\" over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Armenians',25,1,'1008 - C05760217.txt','Bravo!Back Tuesday Speaking at UNESCO Monday with the new director on the unfinished Beijing agenda called to say she wants to give us several million dollars to subsidize a fund to give an annual award for innovation in empowering women that would be a rockefeller-State partnership. It would have a selection comm and we\'d have to run all the traps, but this could be huge. We could name after you if L would allow. I have to work oin this when I get back. Many miles to go, but thx so much. Will you be back next week? What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you walked the walk over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile','Bravo!Back Tuesday Speaking at UNESCO Monday with the new director on the unfinished Beijing agenda called to say she wants to give us several million dollars to subsidize a fund to give an annual award for innovation in empowering women that would be a rockefeller-State partnership. It would have a selection comm and we\'d have to run all the traps, but this could be huge. We could name after you if L would allow. I have to work oin this when I get back. Many miles to go, but thx so much. Will you be back next week? What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you \"walked the walk\" over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Armenians',25,1,'1213 - C05760520.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callI will do today. So try to set up asap. PhiIs response to delaying call tomorrow? Would u like to do today? Or jim can do today and u can follow up tomorrow? Problem is, we need to get the statement out tomorrow (Aug 31), so that six weeks falls on Oct 12 ? before the soccer match. Even in best of worlds this will require further haggling with other side over next 24 hours, so I fear if she doesn\'t call til afternoon on 31st (Turkey/Armenia time) we won\'t get it done. If she really can\'t do it today would suggest Jim do so (could blame Kennedy funeral) because we need to try this today. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callI will do today. So try to set up asap. PhiIs response to delaying call tomorrow? Would u like to do today? Or jim can do today and u can follow up tomorrow? Problem is, we need to get the statement out tomorrow (Aug 31), so that \"six weeks\" falls on Oct 12 ? before the soccer match. Even in best of worlds this will require further haggling with other side over next 24 hours, so I fear if she doesn\'t call til afternoon on 31st (Turkey/Armenia time) we won\'t get it done. If she really can\'t do it today would suggest Jim do so (could blame Kennedy funeral) because we need to try this today. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Armenians',25,1,'1216 - C05760524.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callIs there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callIs there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Armenians',25,1,'1217 - C05760525.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? B6 I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its o\'k if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? B6 I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its o\'k if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Armenians',25,1,'1219 - C05760527.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callWhat exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callWhat exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Armenians',25,1,'1220 - C05760528.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callWhat is FM\'s first name? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. ? Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callWhat is FM\'s first name? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. ? Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Armenians',25,1,'1221 - C05760529.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sentword that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sentword that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Armenians',25,1,'1223 - C05760531.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callBe sure Phil et. al. get the memcon. Ahmet What is FM\'s first name? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent Word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callBe sure Phil et. al. get the memcon. Ahmet What is FM\'s first name? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent Word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Armenians',25,1,'1224 - C05760533.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Armenians',25,1,'1225 - C05760534.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? B6 I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? B6 I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Armenians',25,1,'1226 - C05760535.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callWhat is Gordon\'s email? I couldn\'t get address off this traffic. No I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? B6 I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callWhat is Gordon\'s email? I couldn\'t get address off this traffic. No I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? B6 I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Armenians',25,1,'1433 - C05761151.txt','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Armenians',25,1,'1435 - C05761153.txt','TomorrowI\'ve been working on it. We can clear tomorrow. We will insert schedule into the rest of the week and send you a revised line block. If we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Rade let, MCC choice 4:45pm','TomorrowI\'ve been working on it. We can clear tomorrow. We will insert schedule into the rest of the week and send you a revised line block. If we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Rade let, MCC choice 4:45pm'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Armenians',25,1,'2957 - C05764765.txt','Bravo!What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good poSitive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you walked the walk over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit.','Bravo!What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good poSitive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you \"walked the walk\" over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Armenians',25,1,'2990 - C05764833.txt','Bravo!Back Tuesday Speaking at UNESCO Monday with the new director on the unfinished Beijing agenda called to say she wants to give us several million dollars to subsidize a fund to give an annual award for innovation in empowering women that would be a rockefeller-State partnership. It would have a selection comm and we\'d have to run all the traps, but this could be huge. We could name after you if L would allow. I have to work oin this when I get back. Many miles to go, but thx so much. Will you be back next week? What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you walked the walk over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile','Bravo!Back Tuesday Speaking at UNESCO Monday with the new director on the unfinished Beijing agenda called to say she wants to give us several million dollars to subsidize a fund to give an annual award for innovation in empowering women that would be a rockefeller-State partnership. It would have a selection comm and we\'d have to run all the traps, but this could be huge. We could name after you if L would allow. I have to work oin this when I get back. Many miles to go, but thx so much. Will you be back next week? What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you \"walked the walk\" over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Armenians',25,1,'3042 - C05764921.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callProblem is, we need to get the statement out tomorrow (Aug 31), so that six weeks falls on Oct 12 ? before the soccer match. Even in best of worlds this will require further haggling with other side over next 24 hours, so I fear if she doesn\'t call til afternoon on 31st (Turkey/Armenia time) we won\'t get it done. If she really can\'t do it today would suggest Jim do so (could blame Kennedy funeral) because we need to try this today. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 341','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callProblem is, we need to get the statement out tomorrow (Aug 31), so that \"six weeks\" falls on Oct 12 ? before the soccer match. Even in best of worlds this will require further haggling with other side over next 24 hours, so I fear if she doesn\'t call til afternoon on 31st (Turkey/Armenia time) we won\'t get it done. If she really can\'t do it today would suggest Jim do so (could blame Kennedy funeral) because we need to try this today. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 341'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Armenians',25,1,'3044 - C05764924.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callHe can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 346','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callHe can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 346'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Armenians',25,1,'3047 - C05764927.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w the yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia /ci We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 353','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w the yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia /ci We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 353'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Armenians',25,1,'3048 - C05764928.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callAhmet What is FM\'s first name? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callAhmet What is FM\'s first name? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Armenians',25,1,'3049 - C05764929.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w the yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. Asa Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 359','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w the yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. Asa Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 359'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Armenians',25,1,'3050 - C05764930.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callThey r standing by Be sure Phil et. al. get the memcon. Ahmet What is FM\'s first name? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. 361 Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 362','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callThey r standing by Be sure Phil et. al. get the memcon. Ahmet What is FM\'s first name? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. 361 Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 362'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Armenians',25,1,'3051 - C05764931.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? lAct She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? lAct She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Armenians',25,1,'3052 - C05764932.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callPhil is GordonPH@state.gov What is Gordon\'s email? I couldn\'t get address off this traffic. B6 167 B6 No I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w the yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 370','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callPhil is GordonPH@state.gov What is Gordon\'s email? I couldn\'t get address off this traffic. B6 167 B6 No I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w the yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 370'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Armenians',25,1,'330 - C05758449.txt','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Armenian_Genocide',2,1,'2864 - C05764609.txt','Nalbandian statement/S CallsPhil wanted you to see before your turkish call. Nalbandian statement: The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants. Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent meetings of Aliyev-Medvedev-Sargsian. We are much closer to a Karabakh solution. Without that issue being resolved, it is impossible for our side to take this step. Armenia must free itself of being led by the diaspora. Armenia doesn\'t get any benefit from the diaspora. The diaspora scores points by using Armenia. That\'s what it does. The diaspora in the U.S. and France does this.','Nalbandian statement/S CallsPhil wanted you to see before your turkish call. Nalbandian statement: \"The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants.\" Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: \"Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent meetings of Aliyev-Medvedev-Sargsian. We are much closer to a Karabakh solution. Without that issue being resolved, it is impossible for our side to take this step. Armenia must free itself of being led by the diaspora. Armenia doesn\'t get any benefit from the diaspora. The diaspora scores points by using Armenia. That\'s what it does. The diaspora in the U.S. and France does this.\"'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Armenian_Genocide',2,1,'2868 - C05764616.txt','Nalbandian statement/S CallsAre you willing to call nalbandian today? See phils note below and we also have a call sheet coming your way. Huma: will she be able to call Sargsian? Highly recommend given ongoing. Thanks. Nalbandian statement: The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants. Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent','Nalbandian statement/S CallsAre you willing to call nalbandian today? See phils note below and we also have a call sheet coming your way. Huma: will she be able to call Sargsian? Highly recommend given ongoing. Thanks. Nalbandian statement: \"The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants.\" Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: \"Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Armenia_Time',2,1,'1213 - C05760520.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callI will do today. So try to set up asap. PhiIs response to delaying call tomorrow? Would u like to do today? Or jim can do today and u can follow up tomorrow? Problem is, we need to get the statement out tomorrow (Aug 31), so that six weeks falls on Oct 12 ? before the soccer match. Even in best of worlds this will require further haggling with other side over next 24 hours, so I fear if she doesn\'t call til afternoon on 31st (Turkey/Armenia time) we won\'t get it done. If she really can\'t do it today would suggest Jim do so (could blame Kennedy funeral) because we need to try this today. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callI will do today. So try to set up asap. PhiIs response to delaying call tomorrow? Would u like to do today? Or jim can do today and u can follow up tomorrow? Problem is, we need to get the statement out tomorrow (Aug 31), so that \"six weeks\" falls on Oct 12 ? before the soccer match. Even in best of worlds this will require further haggling with other side over next 24 hours, so I fear if she doesn\'t call til afternoon on 31st (Turkey/Armenia time) we won\'t get it done. If she really can\'t do it today would suggest Jim do so (could blame Kennedy funeral) because we need to try this today. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Armenia_Time',2,1,'3042 - C05764921.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callProblem is, we need to get the statement out tomorrow (Aug 31), so that six weeks falls on Oct 12 ? before the soccer match. Even in best of worlds this will require further haggling with other side over next 24 hours, so I fear if she doesn\'t call til afternoon on 31st (Turkey/Armenia time) we won\'t get it done. If she really can\'t do it today would suggest Jim do so (could blame Kennedy funeral) because we need to try this today. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 341','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callProblem is, we need to get the statement out tomorrow (Aug 31), so that \"six weeks\" falls on Oct 12 ? before the soccer match. Even in best of worlds this will require further haggling with other side over next 24 hours, so I fear if she doesn\'t call til afternoon on 31st (Turkey/Armenia time) we won\'t get it done. If she really can\'t do it today would suggest Jim do so (could blame Kennedy funeral) because we need to try this today. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 341'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Armenia–Turkey_relations',2,1,'2864 - C05764609.txt','Nalbandian statement/S CallsPhil wanted you to see before your turkish call. Nalbandian statement: The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants. Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent meetings of Aliyev-Medvedev-Sargsian. We are much closer to a Karabakh solution. Without that issue being resolved, it is impossible for our side to take this step. Armenia must free itself of being led by the diaspora. Armenia doesn\'t get any benefit from the diaspora. The diaspora scores points by using Armenia. That\'s what it does. The diaspora in the U.S. and France does this.','Nalbandian statement/S CallsPhil wanted you to see before your turkish call. Nalbandian statement: \"The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants.\" Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: \"Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent meetings of Aliyev-Medvedev-Sargsian. We are much closer to a Karabakh solution. Without that issue being resolved, it is impossible for our side to take this step. Armenia must free itself of being led by the diaspora. Armenia doesn\'t get any benefit from the diaspora. The diaspora scores points by using Armenia. That\'s what it does. The diaspora in the U.S. and France does this.\"'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Armenia–Turkey_relations',2,1,'2868 - C05764616.txt','Nalbandian statement/S CallsAre you willing to call nalbandian today? See phils note below and we also have a call sheet coming your way. Huma: will she be able to call Sargsian? Highly recommend given ongoing. Thanks. Nalbandian statement: The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants. Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent','Nalbandian statement/S CallsAre you willing to call nalbandian today? See phils note below and we also have a call sheet coming your way. Huma: will she be able to call Sargsian? Highly recommend given ongoing. Thanks. Nalbandian statement: \"The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants.\" Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: \"Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent');
INSERT INTO `mv_tfidf` VALUES (7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Armistice',1,1,'1943 - C05762522.txt','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitledIsrael\'s Lawyer, in which Aaron argued For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney... I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer. Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the I was there and I know what happened. An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.) But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the facts in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s disengagement from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949. 61','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitled\"Israel\'s Lawyer,\" in which Aaron argued \"For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney...\" I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled \"The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer.\" Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the \"I was there and I know what happened.\" An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: \"Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.\") But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the \"facts\" in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s \"disengagement\" from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: \"In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949.\" 61'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'ArmorGroup',2,1,'2737 - C05764361.txt','FOLLOW ON. Fast reporting team to the secretary Corrected Copy. FULL TEXT RESPONSE sorry for blackberry fingers. ArmorGroup/POG IssueFYI Cheryl I think this gets what the Secretary needs right away Saving the blue ribbon panel to address your good question of I led the blackwater panel and am willing to lead again Would recommend taking someone retired from outside of State who has contracting oversight experience and some Hill credibility. --- would suggest Would also get one other outsider with some experience in overseeing contract security overseas (impt fact is overseas) Fourth member would be eric boswell Regards Pat Philippe I fully agree that we have to act fast and demonstrate that the Secretary will not accept either failure to follow the contract or improper conduct But a blue ribbon panel takes time to assemble, coordinate with other agencies and get a report out We must move faster 42','FOLLOW ON. Fast reporting team to the secretary Corrected Copy. FULL TEXT RESPONSE sorry for blackberry fingers. ArmorGroup/POG IssueFYI Cheryl I think this gets what the Secretary needs right away Saving the blue ribbon panel to address your good question of I led the blackwater panel and am willing to lead again Would recommend taking someone retired from outside of State who has contracting oversight experience and some Hill credibility. --- would suggest Would also get one other outsider with some experience in overseeing contract security overseas (impt fact is overseas) Fourth member would be eric boswell Regards Pat Philippe I fully agree that we have to act fast and demonstrate that the Secretary will not accept either failure to follow the contract or improper conduct But a blue ribbon panel takes time to assemble, coordinate with other agencies and get a report out We must move faster 42'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'ArmorGroup',2,1,'2773 - C05764453.txt','New POGO story - forced resignation of whistleblowerFyi From POGO\'s website blog: A positive take on our actions thus far, as characterized by the remaining guards in Kabul. http://pogoblog.typeoad.combogo/2009/09/more-news-from-euards-on-the-ground-in-kabul.html More News From Guards on the Ground in Kabul A quick update from the ground in Kabul: we\'ve heard that guards at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan are very pleased with the State Department\'s actions so far, with one source saying guards feel as if they\'ve been liberated from prison. State Department investigators have been conducting thorough, respectful interviews and are not asking guards if they shared information with POGO. The right people are being fired and it looks like we\'re on the way to restoring an atmosphere of professionalism at the U.S. Embassy. The contractor who was forced out of his position, by the way, was asked to leave before the State Department arrived on the scene. More as it comes in. -- Bryan Rahija We are now in a battle with POGO for ownership of this issue. What the Embassy today did was quite effective - maintaining the initiative and outlining decisive actions taken. We need to continue this trend, forcing POGO to react to what we are doing rather than the other way around. The Embassy statement does include removal of supervisors. I wonder from a contracting and legal standpoint how to react if asked to POGO\'s suggestion that supervisors are not allowed to work for another contractor. While people have a right to work, I believe we get to review a contractor\'s management team and instruct them on who is acceptable or not, right? I don\'t necessarily buy into POGO\'s Nuremberg defense, that people are exonerated because they were forced to debase themselves. But I see the release below as good news, that we have established momentum on the issue. We should retain it even though it will become more challenging as Congress returns next week. 76 POGO released the following statement on their website today: Statement by Danielle Brian, Executive Director, Project On Government Oversight: POGO is pleased that the State Department has finally taken decisive steps to bring the Kabul security guard scandal under control. We remain very concerned, however, with certain elements of this action. POGO has no solid information of the identities of those reported to have been removed. We have been told people are being fired for simply being in the photographs. We do know a number of those were unwilling participants. We also want to hear that the supervisors who were responsible for this debacle are being held fully accountable and not simply allowed to resign and go to another contractor. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-filesialerts/contract-oversightico-gp-20090904.html Fyi POGO posted the attached on their website, claiming that the whistleblower who exposed the guard scandal was forced to resign. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-files/alerts/contract-oversight/co-gp-20090903.html One of the whistleblowers who helped expose the guard scandal at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul has just been forced to resign after his company?whose client is ArmorGroup, North America (AGNA)?came to believe that he had reached out to D.C. for assistance. The company told POGO that the whistleblower\'s resignation was voluntary. However, information obtained by the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) strongly suggests he was pressured into resigning to avoid being fired, an action often referred to as constructive dismissal. POGO is deeply concerned about the action allegedly taken against the whistleblower. He is being forced out at a time 77','New POGO story - forced resignation of whistleblowerFyi From POGO\'s website blog: A positive take on our actions thus far, as characterized by the remaining guards in Kabul. http://pogoblog.typeoad.combogo/2009/09/more-news-from-euards-on-the-ground-in-kabul.html More News From Guards on the Ground in Kabul A quick update from the ground in Kabul: we\'ve heard that guards at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan are very pleased with the State Department\'s actions so far, with one source saying guards feel as if they\'ve been \"liberated from prison.\" State Department investigators have been conducting thorough, respectful interviews and are not asking guards if they shared information with POGO. The right people are being fired and it looks like we\'re on the way to restoring an atmosphere of professionalism at the U.S. Embassy. The contractor who was forced out of his position, by the way, was asked to leave before the State Department arrived on the scene. More as it comes in. -- Bryan Rahija We are now in a battle with POGO for ownership of this issue. What the Embassy today did was quite effective - maintaining the initiative and outlining decisive actions taken. We need to continue this trend, forcing POGO to react to what we are doing rather than the other way around. The Embassy statement does include removal of supervisors. I wonder from a contracting and legal standpoint how to react if asked to POGO\'s suggestion that supervisors are not allowed to work for another contractor. While people have a right to work, I believe we get to review a contractor\'s management team and instruct them on who is acceptable or not, right? I don\'t necessarily buy into POGO\'s Nuremberg defense, that people are exonerated because they were forced to debase themselves. But I see the release below as good news, that we have established momentum on the issue. We should retain it even though it will become more challenging as Congress returns next week. 76 POGO released the following statement on their website today: Statement by Danielle Brian, Executive Director, Project On Government Oversight: \"POGO is pleased that the State Department has finally taken decisive steps to bring the Kabul security guard scandal under control. We remain very concerned, however, with certain elements of this action. POGO has no solid information of the identities of those reported to have been removed. We have been told people are being fired for simply being in the photographs. We do know a number of those were unwilling participants. We also want to hear that the supervisors who were responsible for this debacle are being held fully accountable and not simply allowed to resign and go to another contractor.\" http://www.pogo.ordpogo-filesialerts/contract-oversightico-gp-20090904.html Fyi POGO posted the attached on their website, claiming that the whistleblower who exposed the guard scandal was forced to resign. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-files/alerts/contract-oversight/co-gp-20090903.html One of the whistleblowers who helped expose the guard scandal at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul has just been forced to resign after his company?whose client is ArmorGroup, North America (AGNA)?came to believe that he had reached out to D.C. for assistance. The company told POGO that the whistleblower\'s resignation was voluntary. However, information obtained by the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) strongly suggests he was pressured into resigning to avoid being fired, an action often referred to as constructive dismissal. POGO is deeply concerned about the action allegedly taken against the whistleblower. He is being forced out at a time 77'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Arms_control',5,1,'1412 - C05761118.txt','OSCECheryl Additional info Regards pat The OSCE\'s broad geographical coverage and the span of issues ranging from technical arms control treaties to foreign policy and human rights challenges in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia requires in-depth knowledge of all aspects of American foreign policy, plus an ability to respond to rapidly changing circumstances during open mutlilateral debates and in negotiations on international agreement and treaties. It also requires rapid intervention in emerging crisis situations, such as potential regional conflict flashpoints in the Caucasus, Central Asia or the Balkans. The PermRep to the OSCE is also responsible for overseeing OSCE operations in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia, while overseeing a staff of 30 professionals in Vienna and an additional 50 Americans seconded to OSCE Missions and field offices spread from Tirana to Tashkent. The briefing memo endorsed by Secretary Clinton on Revitalizing the OSCE noted the importance of assigning a strong Ambassador to this key position -- a need that is only heightened as it appears the Organization is about to embark on a multi-year major strategic review and negotiation of principles and mechanisms to underpin European security architecture. Thus, the Ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the OSCE will also have to be very sensitive to negotiations and trends elsewhere in Europe, including in a bilateral US- Russian track, in NATO, and in US-EU relations, as well as overseeing negotiations to revive conventional arms control in the European theater. In-depth knowledge of the former Soviet Union region and Russian language skills are a major plus for the Permanent Representative, as this is a primary forum for interaction with Russia and Central Asian countries on a daily basis. Strong public speaking skills are also a must, as the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE is expected to speak on the record in hundreds of public statements each year on issues of concern to two different regional bureaus (EUR and SCA) and four functional bureaus (VCI, DRL, EB, and RPM). Wayne, Can you get me the position description, please. Marcie Can someone get me soonest, today, a position description for the US Amb to OSCE . And a paragraph or two on Thanks pat','OSCECheryl Additional info Regards pat The OSCE\'s broad geographical coverage and the span of issues ranging from technical arms control treaties to foreign policy and human rights challenges in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia requires in-depth knowledge of all aspects of American foreign policy, plus an ability to respond to rapidly changing circumstances during open mutlilateral debates and in negotiations on international agreement and treaties. It also requires rapid intervention in emerging crisis situations, such as potential regional conflict flashpoints in the Caucasus, Central Asia or the Balkans. The PermRep to the OSCE is also responsible for overseeing OSCE operations in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia, while overseeing a staff of 30 professionals in Vienna and an additional 50 Americans seconded to OSCE Missions and field offices spread from Tirana to Tashkent. The briefing memo endorsed by Secretary Clinton on \"Revitalizing the OSCE\" noted the importance of assigning a strong Ambassador to this key position -- a need that is only heightened as it appears the Organization is about to embark on a multi-year major strategic review and negotiation of principles and mechanisms to underpin European security architecture. Thus, the Ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the OSCE will also have to be very sensitive to negotiations and trends elsewhere in Europe, including in a bilateral US- Russian track, in NATO, and in US-EU relations, as well as overseeing negotiations to revive conventional arms control in the European theater. In-depth knowledge of the former Soviet Union region and Russian language skills are a major plus for the Permanent Representative, as this is a primary forum for interaction with Russia and Central Asian countries on a daily basis. Strong public speaking skills are also a must, as the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE is expected to speak on the record in hundreds of public statements each year on issues of concern to two different regional bureaus (EUR and SCA) and four functional bureaus (VCI, DRL, EB, and RPM). Wayne, Can you get me the position description, please. Marcie Can someone get me soonest, today, a position description for the US Amb to OSCE . And a paragraph or two on Thanks pat'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Arms_control',5,1,'1974 - C05762567.txt','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do, said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. \"All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do,\" said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Arms_control',5,1,'2062 - C05762707.txt','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and Longer Knives? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the whack-a-mole crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and \"Longer Knives\"? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the \"whack-a-mole\" crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Arms_control',5,1,'2887 - C05764643.txt','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Arms_control',5,1,'3307 - C05765820.txt','ThanksRemind me to discuss Thanks for checking this out an hopefully I haven\'t wasted your time but it is always constructive to have a sanity check at times like this. I am very appreciative of your standing with me and now more fully understand our challenges. I\'m Thank you. Ellen 0. Tauscher Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security 202-647-1049','ThanksRemind me to discuss Thanks for checking this out an hopefully I haven\'t wasted your time but it is always constructive to have a sanity check at times like this. I am very appreciative of your standing with me and now more fully understand our challenges. I\'m Thank you. Ellen 0. Tauscher Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security 202-647-1049'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Arms_industry',2,1,'1025 - C05760240.txt','ThaiYes--I will do. Oops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000','ThaiYes--I will do. Oops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers; acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles; and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Arms_industry',2,1,'2812 - C05764524.txt','ThaiOops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000','ThaiOops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers; acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles; and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Arms_trafficking',2,1,'1025 - C05760240.txt','ThaiYes--I will do. Oops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000','ThaiYes--I will do. Oops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers; acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles; and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Arms_trafficking',2,1,'2812 - C05764524.txt','ThaiOops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000','ThaiOops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers; acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles; and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Army',2,1,'262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Army',2,1,'263 - C05739869.txt','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Army_and_Navy_Club',3,1,'1078 - C05760319.txt','Admiral PlattI have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel.., he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.comh Visit Pea Ridge Confidential, My Personal Blog <http://pearidgeconfidential.blogspot.comh','Admiral PlattI have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel.., he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.comh Visit Pea Ridge Confidential, My Personal Blog <http://pearidgeconfidential.blogspot.comh'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Army_and_Navy_Club',3,1,'3262 - C05765730.txt','Admiral PlattSee if you can get a copy of the intro Navy Sec Mabus gave me that\'s referred to below. I have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel... he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.com/>','Admiral PlattSee if you can get a copy of the intro Navy Sec Mabus gave me that\'s referred to below. I have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel... he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.com/>'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Army_and_Navy_Club',3,1,'3266 - C05765741.txt','Admiral PlattSee if you can get a copy of the intro Navy Sec Mabus gave me that\'s referred to below. I have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel... he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.com/>','Admiral PlattSee if you can get a copy of the intro Navy Sec Mabus gave me that\'s referred to below. I have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel... he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.com/>'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Army_of_the_Guardians_of_the_Islamic_Revolution',1,1,'1902 - C05762421.txt','fYiFYI, Gary Sick\'s latest analysis on Iran below (posted on his blog). Sick has independent sources and is very well informed. June 17, 2009 Is this another Iranian revolution? To someone who has watched and studied the Iranian revolution of 1979 with fascination, developments in Iran today have an eerie reminiscence. Then there were massive protests that filled the streets, often marching in dignified but ominous silence there was bloodshed as nervous security men with guns faced determined but unarmed crowds there were sullen mourning parades20there were catchy chants and ritual calls of Down with the shah! at night the rooftops rang with shouts of allahu akbar. You need only change shah to dictator, and you have a description of what is happening in Iran today. But there is one very big difference. Thirty years ago, Iran had a charismatic cleric named Ayatollah Khomeini who had a refined sense of strategy and a willingness to risk everything for the cause he represented. On the other side was Mohammed Reza Shah, who had been on the throne for some 37 years and who commanded one of the most powerful military and security regimes in the world. On the surface it appeared to be an uneven battle ? guns against turbans ? but the ruler with the guns wavered and the turbans grew in size and confidence until the old order collapsed. Today the nominal leader of the opposition forces is a reformed radical, Mir Hossein Mousavi, who is notably lacking in personal charisma. On the other side is the constitutional Leader, Ayatollah IChamene\' i, who is widely perceived as a cautious political animal with limited qualifications for his religious post and who compensates for his own lack of charisma by manipulation of the political system and the institutions most loyal to him ? particularly the politically minded clergy and the powerful security forces, including the Revolutionary Guards. Neither of these men seems to be fully in control of their own forces, let alone the situation. The fraudulent election defeat of Mousavi was a triggering event, but the energy behind these unprecedented demonstrations is due more to the sense of outrage and betrayal at the gross manipulation of numbers by the regime than it is about any undying devotion to Mousavi. Yesterday Mousavi ordered that people stay home in face of a conflicting pro-regime demonstration. They marched anyway (and the daughter of former president Rafsanjani joined them and urged them on). Mousavi then ordered everyone to march the following day (which they were probably going to do with or without his orders). IChamene\'i announced the divine assessment of the election outcome ? even before it would probably have been physically possible to count the more than 40 million ballots. Then, in the face of mass protests, he ordered an investigation of the results by the Guardian Council? the same organization that was responsible for managing the election in the first place. No one believed him in either case, and no one expected anything of importance from the Guardian Council. Khamene\'i has ordered peace and reconciliation. No one paid any attention. I deliberately did not mention president-elect Ahmadinejad. After celebrating his victory, he went off to a largely symbolic meeting in Moscow. He seems to be out of the decision loop and more of a passive player than a major actor in these events. So who is calling the shots? Mousavi seems to be running along after the crowd, not leading it. But that is probably all that is required to keep the protest in motion.','fYiFYI, Gary Sick\'s latest analysis on Iran below (posted on his blog). Sick has independent sources and is very well informed. June 17, 2009 Is this another Iranian revolution? To someone who has watched and studied the Iranian revolution of 1979 with fascination, developments in Iran today have an eerie reminiscence. Then there were massive protests that filled the streets, often marching in dignified but ominous silence; there was bloodshed as nervous security men with guns faced determined but unarmed crowds; there were sullen mourning parades;20there were catchy chants and ritual calls of \"Down with the shah!\"; at night the rooftops rang with shouts of allahu akbar. You need only change \"shah\" to \"dictator,\" and you have a description of what is happening in Iran today. But there is one very big difference. Thirty years ago, Iran had a charismatic cleric named Ayatollah Khomeini who had a refined sense of strategy and a willingness to risk everything for the cause he represented. On the other side was Mohammed Reza Shah, who had been on the throne for some 37 years and who commanded one of the most powerful military and security regimes in the world. On the surface it appeared to be an uneven battle ? guns against turbans ? but the ruler with the guns wavered and the turbans grew in size and confidence until the old order collapsed. Today the nominal leader of the opposition forces is a reformed radical, Mir Hossein Mousavi, who is notably lacking in personal charisma. On the other side is the constitutional Leader, Ayatollah IChamene\' i, who is widely perceived as a cautious political animal with limited qualifications for his religious post and who compensates for his own lack of charisma by manipulation of the political system and the institutions most loyal to him ? particularly the politically minded clergy and the powerful security forces, including the Revolutionary Guards. Neither of these men seems to be fully in control of their own forces, let alone the situation. The fraudulent election defeat of Mousavi was a triggering event, but the energy behind these unprecedented demonstrations is due more to the sense of outrage and betrayal at the gross manipulation of numbers by the regime than it is about any undying devotion to Mousavi. Yesterday Mousavi ordered that people stay home in face of a conflicting pro-regime demonstration. They marched anyway (and the daughter of former president Rafsanjani joined them and urged them on). Mousavi then \"ordered\" everyone to march the following day (which they were probably going to do with or without his orders). IChamene\'i announced the \"divine assessment\" of the election outcome ? even before it would probably have been physically possible to count the more than 40 million ballots. Then, in the face of mass protests, he ordered an investigation of the results by the Guardian Council? the same organization that was responsible for managing the election in the first place. No one believed him in either case, and no one expected anything of importance from the Guardian Council. Khamene\'i has ordered peace and reconciliation. No one paid any attention. I deliberately did not mention president-elect Ahmadinejad. After celebrating his \"victory,\" he went off to a largely symbolic meeting in Moscow. He seems to be out of the decision loop and more of a passive player than a major actor in these events. So who is calling the shots? Mousavi seems to be running along after the crowd, not leading it. But that is probably all that is required to keep the protest in motion.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Arsenal',1,1,'1375 - C05760827.txt','Director of the Office of Overseas Building Operations (OBO)OBO is a critical element in the. Department\'s infrastructure arsenal as it rents, maintains, and/or constructs all of the Department\'s real estate assets overseas, valued in the billions of dollars. From 2001 through 2007 it went through a very difficult time Since then OBO has been run well, and its basic morale restored, by a retired Foreign Service: Officer who had previously been its Deputy Director and who I brought out of retirement temporarily.','Director of the Office of Overseas Building Operations (OBO)OBO is a critical element in the. Department\'s infrastructure arsenal as it rents, maintains, and/or constructs all of the Department\'s real estate assets overseas, valued in the billions of dollars. From 2001 through 2007 it went through a very difficult time Since then OBO has been run well, and its basic morale restored, by a retired Foreign Service: Officer who had previously been its Deputy Director and who I brought out of retirement temporarily.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Arthur_Max',1,1,'1607 - C05761448.txt','Bonn clips: AP & ReutersRead this - it says todd stern sent chills up someone\'s spin (in a good way)! Hi guys from Germany. HRC might be interested in press clips below, especially the AP story. Good day today. Obama envoy: Time to act on climate change By ARTHUR MAX ?2 hours ago BONN, Germany (AP) ? Once booed at international climate talks, the United States won sustained applause Sunday when President Barack Obama\'s envoy pledged to make up for lost time in reaching a global agreement on climate change. Todd Stern also praised efforts by countries like China to reign in their carbon emissions, but said global warming requires a global response and that rapidly developing economies like China must join together with the industrial world to solve the problem. The debut of Obama\'s climate change team was widely anticipated after eight years of obdurate participation in U.N. climate talks by the previous Bush administration. We are very glad to be back. We want to make up for lost time, and we are seized with the urgency of the task before us, Stern said to loud applause from the 2,600 delegates to the U.N. negotiations. They clapped again when Stern said the U.S. recognized our unique responsibility ... as the largest historic emitter of greenhouse gases, which has created a problem threatening the entire world. The two-week meeting by 175 countries that began Sunday was the latest stage of talks aimed at forging a climate change agreement to replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on emissions targets for rich countries, which expires in 2012. 22','Bonn clips: AP & ReutersRead this - it says todd stern sent chills up someone\'s spin (in a good way)! Hi guys from Germany. HRC might be interested in press clips below, especially the AP story. Good day today. Obama envoy: Time to act on climate change By ARTHUR MAX ?2 hours ago BONN, Germany (AP) ? Once booed at international climate talks, the United States won sustained applause Sunday when President Barack Obama\'s envoy pledged to \"make up for lost time\" in reaching a global agreement on climate change. Todd Stern also praised efforts by countries like China to reign in their carbon emissions, but said global warming \"requires a global response\" and that rapidly developing economies like China \"must join together\" with the industrial world to solve the problem. The debut of Obama\'s climate change team was widely anticipated after eight years of obdurate participation in U.N. climate talks by the previous Bush administration. \"We are very glad to be back. We want to make up for lost time, and we are seized with the urgency of the task before us,\" Stern said to loud applause from the 2,600 delegates to the U.N. negotiations. They clapped again when Stern said the U.S. recognized \"our unique responsibility ... as the largest historic emitter of greenhouse gases,\" which has created a problem threatening the entire world. The two-week meeting by 175 countries that began Sunday was the latest stage of talks aimed at forging a climate change agreement to replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on emissions targets for rich countries, which expires in 2012. 22'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Arthur_Wellesley,_1st_Duke_of_Wellington',1,1,'2929 - C05764708.txt','UNGA Public Delegate candidatesFYI Cheryl: The 3 UNGA delegates (Ross, Webb and Schuster) passed the White House decision meeting last week. Sharon Hardy is beginning to process them as SGE\'s, Senior Advisors, so they can be prepared once UNGA begins in two weeks. They are still on track to go before the SFRC as the Committee begins holding hearings once again. Laura FYI. Personnel-Sensitive/Contains Privacy Act Information Chip, Sarah, Janice: FYI. EUR-IO/EX will be sending you a memo to request the legal clearances for the UNGA senior advisor appointments. Thanks, Sharon Personnel-Sensitive/Contains Privacy Act Information Below are the names and contact information of the public delegate candidates being put forward for the 2009 session. Please see note below to EUR-IO/EX regarding clearances. Elaine M. Schuster ? Representative Trusted aide: Meredith DeWitt, Wellington E. Webb ? Alternate Representative Trusted aide: Tish Maes, Laura Gore Ross ? Alternate Representative 130','UNGA Public Delegate candidatesFYI Cheryl: The 3 UNGA delegates (Ross, Webb and Schuster) passed the White House decision meeting last week. Sharon Hardy is beginning to process them as SGE\'s, Senior Advisors, so they can be prepared once UNGA begins in two weeks. They are still on track to go before the SFRC as the Committee begins holding hearings once again. Laura FYI. Personnel-Sensitive/Contains Privacy Act Information Chip, Sarah, Janice: FYI. EUR-IO/EX will be sending you a memo to request the legal clearances for the UNGA senior advisor appointments. Thanks, Sharon Personnel-Sensitive/Contains Privacy Act Information Below are the names and contact information of the public delegate candidates being put forward for the 2009 session. Please see note below to EUR-IO/EX regarding clearances. Elaine M. Schuster ? Representative Trusted aide: Meredith DeWitt, Wellington E. Webb ? Alternate Representative Trusted aide: Tish Maes, Laura Gore Ross ? Alternate Representative 130'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Artificial_intelligence',1,1,'2126 - C05762794.txt','Aid dirAssume u got this directly Could you see that the. Boss gets this email. Thanks Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 71 5','Aid dirAssume u got this directly Could you see that the. Boss gets this email. Thanks Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 71 5'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Arturo_Valenzuela',7,1,'1733 - C05761783.txt','Mini Schedule Friday 6/5/0911:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURIUSH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL Iv/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-HWAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SEC\'Y OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90TH BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 16','Mini Schedule Friday 6/5/0911:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURIUSH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL Iv/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-HWAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SEC\'Y OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90TH BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 16'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Arturo_Valenzuela',7,1,'1739 - C05761795.txt','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 1:20 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:20 pm * PRE-BRIEF FOR TURKISH BILATERAL * 1:25 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURKISH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL w/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-H WAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SECY OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPARTState Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90 1 BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 19','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 1:20 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:20 pm * PRE-BRIEF FOR TURKISH BILATERAL * 1:25 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURKISH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL w/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-H WAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SECY OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPARTState Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90\" 1 BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 19'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Arturo_Valenzuela',7,1,'1793 - C05761905.txt','ScheduleThis should have been faxed to house. Here is final schedule: 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Cheryl Mills, Joan Donoghue, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS 11:40 am DEPART State Department En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION Note: 100 people attending the reception, 250 attending the luncheon. Reception called from 11:00am-12:00pm, Luncheon from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Upon arrival, Page Harrington escorts HRC to the tented Garden Terrace, as guests are sitting for the luncheon. HRC sits at the head table. At 12:00pm, Peggy Cifrino, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum event chair, delivers welcoming remarks and introduces Audrey Sheppard, Chair, Board of Directors, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. Audrey Sheppard delivers brief remarks and announces HRC as the receipent of the 2009 Annual Alice Award. HRC proceeds to stage to accept award. HRC gives brief remarks and departs, luncheon program continues.','ScheduleThis should have been faxed to house. Here is final schedule: 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Cheryl Mills, Joan Donoghue, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS 11:40 am DEPART State Department En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION Note: 100 people attending the reception, 250 attending the luncheon. Reception called from 11:00am-12:00pm, Luncheon from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Upon arrival, Page Harrington escorts HRC to the tented Garden Terrace, as guests are sitting for the luncheon. HRC sits at the head table. At 12:00pm, Peggy Cifrino, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum event chair, delivers welcoming remarks and introduces Audrey Sheppard, Chair, Board of Directors, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. Audrey Sheppard delivers brief remarks and announces HRC as the receipent of the 2009 Annual Alice Award. HRC proceeds to stage to accept award. HRC gives brief remarks and departs, luncheon program continues.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Arturo_Valenzuela',7,1,'1832 - C05762203.txt','Mini Schedule 6/8/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MTG w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN 11:30 am HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 11:40 am DEPART State Department *En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION 12:30 pm Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 12:35 pm DEPART Sewall-Belmont House *En route State Department 12:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:40 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:40 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ HAMBY ARELLANO 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office *Personnel mtg. 2:00 pm PHOTO w/VISITING MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS 2:10 pm Treaty Room 2:15 pm MEETING w/MEMBERS OF U.S. COMMISSION ON 2:45 pm INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray at top. 3:00 pm BILATERAL w/INDONESIAN F.M. NOER HASSAN 3:30 pm WIRAJUDA Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:30 pm JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/INDONESIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:40 pm NOER HASSAN WIRAJUDA Treaty Room 3:45 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30pm MEETING WITH ANNE-MARIE SLAUGHTER 4:50pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50pm OFFICE TIME 6:00pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 6/8/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MTG w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN 11:30 am HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 11:40 am DEPART State Department *En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION 12:30 pm Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 12:35 pm DEPART Sewall-Belmont House *En route State Department 12:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:40 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:40 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ HAMBY ARELLANO 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office *Personnel mtg. 2:00 pm PHOTO w/VISITING MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS 2:10 pm Treaty Room 2:15 pm MEETING w/MEMBERS OF U.S. COMMISSION ON 2:45 pm INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray at top. 3:00 pm BILATERAL w/INDONESIAN F.M. NOER HASSAN 3:30 pm WIRAJUDA Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:30 pm JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/INDONESIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:40 pm NOER HASSAN WIRAJUDA Treaty Room 3:45 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30pm MEETING WITH ANNE-MARIE SLAUGHTER 4:50pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50pm OFFICE TIME 6:00pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Arturo_Valenzuela',7,1,'2709 - C05764301.txt','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Arturo_Valenzuela',7,1,'3076 - C05764973.txt','Shannon & Valenzuela -- DeMint Staff MtgFyi Cheryl, Rich and I met this morning with Chris Socha, Senator DeMint\'s foreign policy staffer. We took the opportunity to discuss the nominations of Tom Shannon and Arturo Valenzuela. As you know, DeMint has been very outspoken regarding Zelaya\'s ouster in Honduras. With respect to Tom, it appears as though little has changed - DeMint still appears to be insisting on some amount of floor debate followed by a roll call vote on the nomination. How much time and when is still something that needs to be worked out. We\'ve been following up on our end, but the DeMint camp has slow walked things a bit. We expect to come to some agreement when the Senate reconvenes. Arturo\'s nomination is in a different posture. As we approached the Senate\'s August recess, there appeared to be some loosening of DeMint\'s hold on him. After speaking with DeMint\'s staff, we\'re still hopeful that we could get Arturo confirmed by either voice vote or by unanimous consent when the Senate returns. However, Chris warned that DeMint is monitoring closely the Administration\'s position with regards to sanctions. He warned that if a coup determination is made and new sanctions levied, this could very well have an adverse impact on how Arturo\'s nomination moves forward. We wanted to alert you to this latter point because we understand a determination from L could be coming down shortly. DeMint\'s staffer explained that the Senator would welcome a call from either S or Deputy Steinberg, and he thought a call could go a long way to freeing up Arturo\'s nomination. We\'re preparing a call sheet for Deputy Steinberg. Thanks. Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary for Senate Affairs Bureau of Legislative Affairs U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2645 rodriguezme@state.gov 412','Shannon & Valenzuela -- DeMint Staff MtgFyi Cheryl, Rich and I met this morning with Chris Socha, Senator DeMint\'s foreign policy staffer. We took the opportunity to discuss the nominations of Tom Shannon and Arturo Valenzuela. As you know, DeMint has been very outspoken regarding Zelaya\'s ouster in Honduras. With respect to Tom, it appears as though little has changed - DeMint still appears to be insisting on some amount of floor debate followed by a roll call vote on the nomination. How much time and when is still something that needs to be worked out. We\'ve been following up on our end, but the DeMint camp has slow walked things a bit. We expect to come to some agreement when the Senate reconvenes. Arturo\'s nomination is in a different posture. As we approached the Senate\'s August recess, there appeared to be some loosening of DeMint\'s hold on him. After speaking with DeMint\'s staff, we\'re still hopeful that we could get Arturo confirmed by either voice vote or by unanimous consent when the Senate returns. However, Chris warned that DeMint is monitoring closely the Administration\'s position with regards to sanctions. He warned that if a coup determination is made and new sanctions levied, this could very well have an adverse impact on how Arturo\'s nomination moves forward. We wanted to alert you to this latter point because we understand a determination from L could be coming down shortly. DeMint\'s staffer explained that the Senator would welcome a call from either S or Deputy Steinberg, and he thought a call could go a long way to freeing up Arturo\'s nomination. We\'re preparing a call sheet for Deputy Steinberg. Thanks. Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary for Senate Affairs Bureau of Legislative Affairs U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2645 rodriguezme@state.gov 412'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Arturo_Valenzuela',7,1,'363 - C05758512.txt','Announcements Today: Otero, Valenzuela, and VerveerFyi This afternoon the White House will announce its intent to nominate the following candidates: 1) Maria Otero ? Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs 2) Arturo Valenzuela - Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs 3) Phil Verveer - U.S. Coordinator for International Communication and Information Policy','Announcements Today: Otero, Valenzuela, and VerveerFyi This afternoon the White House will announce its intent to nominate the following candidates: 1) Maria Otero ? Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs 2) Arturo Valenzuela - Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs 3) Phil Verveer - U.S. Coordinator for International Communication and Information Policy'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Artur_Davis',1,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Arzo',1,1,'2859 - C05764604.txt','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogFYI ----Griginal Message-- Slaughter, Anne-Marie If u go to the actual website it has a great pie. Who says eAi good c.,, ,Acv changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm important shifts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphet.e. rhey j,.st creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. Tuk,cay, arzo:.Julz. \'State Hilary Clinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Gen., ral Asseinhly meeting next \'vcr.. S.ie focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a :- .1m,stio-i, she gave an anSwer that one top State Department official characterized as historic because it Oir tilt tr:it coll.uption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue. coniak?.,.rt i-esonates on several leVeli. On the one, perhaps ciosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the e, ep31 -t: icientffie,z, abuse of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go \'1.com aeirig centcai oi. allied e -ncorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Corrupzort ,s the file\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security thear:r the COACeril is iilegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons ofmass d,,st-ilrVon, terrorism or insurgencits, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, drug:,or num& -sat\'nciz:np? H.-1011 cion\'t it:lei-lay and battle corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as n \'de thus guar.nteeing ft never once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address it -- ran woise? to simply LEggFsv it is endemic the world over and simply a way business gets done among eift.s-sksz:iPci:.41,in F:nleq\'ing oir.:(1d. IS simply reckless. :,e . ? is V, eie.ment of top national security threats ... requires far more than ei\'n. ,?ts capabilities of NZ:10s like Transparency International. It is a job that on the iteligence \',..\'esources to identify and track targets and on the other demands the i?wC.IvtIre?q i t.e, :asiSe many of those who an:, the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top terry-1st or crimli.:3i syndicates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last elnablers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of r ? \' ?  ? Ind COMOrcy, remarks are important. But if she and the auinnscra,:ion .,,an sy.sternati,aini go after the Co( Nption that is linked to many if not most of our greatest','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogFYI ----Griginal Message-- Slaughter, Anne-Marie If u go to the actual website it has a great pie. Who says eAi good c.,, ,Acv changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm important shifts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphet.e. rhey j,.st creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. Tuk,;cay, arzo:.Julz. \'State Hilary Clinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Gen., ral Asseinhly meeting next \'vcr;.. S;.ie focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a :- .1m,stio;-i, she gave an anSwer that one top State Department official characterized as \"historic\" because it \"Oir tilt t;r:it coll.uption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue.\" coniak?.,.rt i-esonates on several leVeli. On the one, perhaps ciosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the e, ;ep31 -t: icientffie,z, abuse of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go \'1.com aeirig centcai oi. allied e -ncorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Corrupzort ,s the file\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security thear:r the COACeril is iilegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons ofmass d,,st-ilrVon, terrorism or insurgencits, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, drug:,or num& -sat\'nciz:np? H.-1011 cion\'t it:lei-lay and battle corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as n \'de; thus guar.;nteeing ft never once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address it -- ran woise? to simply ;;LEggFsv it is endemic the world over and simply a way business gets done among eift.s-s;ksz:iPci:.41,;in F:nleq\'ing oir.:(1d. IS simply reckless. :\",e; . ? is V, eie.ment of top national security threats ... requires far more than ei\'n. ,;?ts capabilities of NZ:10s like Transparency International. It is a job that on the i;;;teligence \',..\'esources to identify and track targets and on the other demands the i?wC.Ivt;Ire?q i; t.e, :asiSe many of those who an:, the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top terry-1st or crimli.:3i syndicates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last elnablers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of r ? \' ? ; ? Ind COMOrcy, remarks are important. But if she and the auin;nscra,:ion ;.,,an sy.sternati,;aini go after the Co( Nption that is linked to many if not most of our greatest'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'ASAP_(T.I._song)',1,1,'2667 - C05764218.txt','Sri LankaPi, correct me if I\'m wrong but I think the letter text was finalized, but not yet produced/delivered. If so, we will make sure that happens asap, and shared with AFP (who is the only outlet I\'ve seen on this today)','Sri LankaPi, correct me if I\'m wrong but I think the letter text was finalized, but not yet produced/delivered. If so, we will make sure that happens asap, and shared with AFP (who is the only outlet I\'ve seen on this today)'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'ASAP_(variety_show)',3,1,'1112 - C05760364.txt','Talking Points for Secretary\'s Call to Senator KerrySen. Kerry told me he would do all he could to get Raj confirmed, but he needs to meet him asap. Per our conversation Talking Points for the Secretary\'s Call with Senator Kerry','Talking Points for Secretary\'s Call to Senator KerrySen. Kerry told me he would do all he could to get Raj confirmed, but he needs to meet him asap. Per our conversation Talking Points for the Secretary\'s Call with Senator Kerry'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'ASAP_(variety_show)',3,1,'1295 - C05760682.txt','Re: FW: RE:Let\'s discuss asap. I\'m free until 11 this am. Fyi for discussion B5 B6 No ? unfortunately ?','Re: FW: RE:Let\'s discuss asap. I\'m free until 11 this am. Fyi for discussion B5 B6 No ? unfortunately ?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'ASAP_(variety_show)',3,1,'2669 - C05764220.txt','Sri LankaLetter will be done and signed by Melanne by 11am, Bob Blake will get it to the SL FM through the Ambassador, and PA will get it to AFP and other interest parties. So by noon everyone who needs it will have it PJ, correct me if I\'m wrong but I think the letter text was finalized, but not yet produced/delivered. If so, we will make sure that happens asap, and shared with AFP (who is the only outlet I\'ve seen on this today)','Sri LankaLetter will be done and signed by Melanne by 11am, Bob Blake will get it to the SL FM through the Ambassador, and PA will get it to AFP and other interest parties. So by noon everyone who needs it will have it PJ, correct me if I\'m wrong but I think the letter text was finalized, but not yet produced/delivered. If so, we will make sure that happens asap, and shared with AFP (who is the only outlet I\'ve seen on this today)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ashley_Byrne',1,1,'2019 - C05762642.txt','BBC: Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay IraqisFyi B6 Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay Iraqis Investigating reports of the murder and torture of gay men in Iraq, Ashley Byrne found that some gays found Saddam Hussein\'s dictatorship preferable to the threat of violence they face today. Some readers will find parts of his report disturbing. There has been so much news of death and destruction from Iraq that the position of sexual minorities is rarely touched on in the mainstream media. But stories of torture and murder of gay Iraqis, particularly men, have been emerging in the gay press for several years. Investigating these stories for a BBC Radio 5 Live documentary, Gay Life After Saddam, I\'ve heard a range of views about the deteriorating conditions for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people. Some say the violence has intensified in the past few months. Others say killings run into the hundreds and have been going on since 2003. What is clear, and confirmed by separate evidence from various human rights groups, is that some gay men have been subjected to appalling violent abuse. One young Iraqi, Amil (not his real name) recalled the death of a friend: They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb, it was awful. Another man (who wished to remain anonymous) revealed to Scott Long from the New York-based Human Rights Watch, how his partner was kidnapped and killed. It was late one night when four armed men came to take my boyfriend from his parents\' house. L  They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb Amil, a gay Iraqi They were masked and dressed in black. We found his body the next day dumped in the garbage, his throat cut out, his genitals cut off. 82','BBC: Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay IraqisFyi B6 Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay Iraqis Investigating reports of the murder and torture of gay men in Iraq, Ashley Byrne found that some gays found Saddam Hussein\'s dictatorship preferable to the threat of violence they face today. Some readers will find parts of his report disturbing. There has been so much news of death and destruction from Iraq that the position of sexual minorities is rarely touched on in the mainstream media. But stories of torture and murder of gay Iraqis, particularly men, have been emerging in the gay press for several years. Investigating these stories for a BBC Radio 5 Live documentary, Gay Life After Saddam, I\'ve heard a range of views about the deteriorating conditions for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people. Some say the violence has intensified in the past few months. Others say killings run into the hundreds and have been going on since 2003. What is clear, and confirmed by separate evidence from various human rights groups, is that some gay men have been subjected to appalling violent abuse. One young Iraqi, Amil (not his real name) recalled the death of a friend: \"They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb, it was awful.\" Another man (who wished to remain anonymous) revealed to Scott Long from the New York-based Human Rights Watch, how his partner was kidnapped and killed. \"It was late one night when four armed men came to take my boyfriend from his parents\' house. L \" They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb\" Amil, a gay Iraqi \"They were masked and dressed in black. \"We found his body the next day dumped in the garbage, his throat cut out, his genitals cut off.\" 82'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ashlie_Rhey',1,1,'2859 - C05764604.txt','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogFYI ----Griginal Message-- Slaughter, Anne-Marie If u go to the actual website it has a great pie. Who says eAi good c.,, ,Acv changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm important shifts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphet.e. rhey j,.st creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. Tuk,cay, arzo:.Julz. \'State Hilary Clinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Gen., ral Asseinhly meeting next \'vcr.. S.ie focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a :- .1m,stio-i, she gave an anSwer that one top State Department official characterized as historic because it Oir tilt tr:it coll.uption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue. coniak?.,.rt i-esonates on several leVeli. On the one, perhaps ciosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the e, ep31 -t: icientffie,z, abuse of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go \'1.com aeirig centcai oi. allied e -ncorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Corrupzort ,s the file\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security thear:r the COACeril is iilegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons ofmass d,,st-ilrVon, terrorism or insurgencits, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, drug:,or num& -sat\'nciz:np? H.-1011 cion\'t it:lei-lay and battle corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as n \'de thus guar.nteeing ft never once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address it -- ran woise? to simply LEggFsv it is endemic the world over and simply a way business gets done among eift.s-sksz:iPci:.41,in F:nleq\'ing oir.:(1d. IS simply reckless. :,e . ? is V, eie.ment of top national security threats ... requires far more than ei\'n. ,?ts capabilities of NZ:10s like Transparency International. It is a job that on the iteligence \',..\'esources to identify and track targets and on the other demands the i?wC.IvtIre?q i t.e, :asiSe many of those who an:, the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top terry-1st or crimli.:3i syndicates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last elnablers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of r ? \' ?  ? Ind COMOrcy, remarks are important. But if she and the auinnscra,:ion .,,an sy.sternati,aini go after the Co( Nption that is linked to many if not most of our greatest','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogFYI ----Griginal Message-- Slaughter, Anne-Marie If u go to the actual website it has a great pie. Who says eAi good c.,, ,Acv changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm important shifts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphet.e. rhey j,.st creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. Tuk,;cay, arzo:.Julz. \'State Hilary Clinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Gen., ral Asseinhly meeting next \'vcr;.. S;.ie focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a :- .1m,stio;-i, she gave an anSwer that one top State Department official characterized as \"historic\" because it \"Oir tilt t;r:it coll.uption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue.\" coniak?.,.rt i-esonates on several leVeli. On the one, perhaps ciosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the e, ;ep31 -t: icientffie,z, abuse of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go \'1.com aeirig centcai oi. allied e -ncorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Corrupzort ,s the file\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security thear:r the COACeril is iilegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons ofmass d,,st-ilrVon, terrorism or insurgencits, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, drug:,or num& -sat\'nciz:np? H.-1011 cion\'t it:lei-lay and battle corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as n \'de; thus guar.;nteeing ft never once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address it -- ran woise? to simply ;;LEggFsv it is endemic the world over and simply a way business gets done among eift.s-s;ksz:iPci:.41,;in F:nleq\'ing oir.:(1d. IS simply reckless. :\",e; . ? is V, eie.ment of top national security threats ... requires far more than ei\'n. ,;?ts capabilities of NZ:10s like Transparency International. It is a job that on the i;;;teligence \',..\'esources to identify and track targets and on the other demands the i?wC.Ivt;Ire?q i; t.e, :asiSe many of those who an:, the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top terry-1st or crimli.:3i syndicates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last elnablers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of r ? \' ? ; ? Ind COMOrcy, remarks are important. But if she and the auin;nscra,:ion ;.,,an sy.sternati,;aini go after the Co( Nption that is linked to many if not most of our greatest'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ash_heap_of_history',1,1,'1080 - C05760321.txt','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall, he was expected to say that Reagan\'s constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, \"The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall,\" he was expected to say that Reagan\'s \"constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom\" undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Asia',6,1,'1359 - C05760795.txt','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence; through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom; and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Asia',6,1,'1389 - C05761044.txt','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or G. The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed statethink tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or \"G\". The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed state;think tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Asia',6,1,'1527 - C05761318.txt','TestimonyI agree we should add Brazil to regional anchors, but worry about lumping India in with China and Russia. Propose adding an India sentence in the Asia section. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Pis forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?','TestimonyI agree we should add Brazil to regional anchors, but worry about lumping India in with China and Russia. Propose adding an India sentence in the Asia section. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Pis forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Asia',6,1,'1838 - C05762241.txt','NYTimes - Utah Governor to Become Ambassador to ChinaUtah Governor to Become Ambassador to China By Jeff Zeleny Updated President Obama on Saturday selected one of the nation\'s leading Republican governors to serve as the ambassador to China, nominating Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman for the diplomatic post that Mr. Obama called as important as any in the world. We will launch a new era of partnership between our two nations that will advance our shared dreams of opportunity and security in America, in Asia and around the world, Mr. Obama said. I can think of no more important assignment than creating the kinds of bridges between our two countries that will determine the well being not just of Americans and Chinese, but also the future of the world. In a morning announcement at the White House, Mr. Huntsman stood at the president\'s side in the Diplomatic Room and accepted the position that he said came as a surprise. As a co-chairman of Senator John McCain\'s presidential campaign last year, Mr. Huntsman said he did not expect to be called into action by the person who beat us. Mr. Huntsman, 49, learned to speak Mandarin Chinese from his days as a Mormon missionary in Taiwan. He has worked in two Bush administrations, serving as the ambassador to Singapore in the final year of George H.W. Bush\'s term and as a deputy United States trade ambassador for George W. Bush. For Mr. Obama, whose advisers already have their eyes set on his re-election in 2012, the selection of Mr. Huntsman is something of a political coup. He has emerged as one of the nation\'s most visible Republican governors and was expected to at least consider seeking his party\'s presidential nomination to run against Mr. Obama. In the breadth of issues at stake, this ambassadorship is as important as any in the world, Mr. Obama said. I believe there is much to be gained from a closer working relationship with China, but improved relationships will require candor on issues in which we don\'t always agree. As the Republican Party forges through a period of reinvention, Mr. Huntsman has been a leading voice for the direction of the party. He has been a political moderate on issues like immigration, gay rights and the environment, even though he represented one of the most conservative states in the country.','NYTimes - Utah Governor to Become Ambassador to ChinaUtah Governor to Become Ambassador to China By Jeff Zeleny Updated President Obama on Saturday selected one of the nation\'s leading Republican governors to serve as the ambassador to China, nominating Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman for the diplomatic post that Mr. Obama called \"as important as any in the world.\" \"We will launch a new era of partnership between our two nations that will advance our shared dreams of opportunity and security in America, in Asia and around the world,\" Mr. Obama said. \"I can think of no more important assignment than creating the kinds of bridges between our two countries that will determine the well being not just of Americans and Chinese, but also the future of the world.\" In a morning announcement at the White House, Mr. Huntsman stood at the president\'s side in the Diplomatic Room and accepted the position that he said came as a surprise. As a co-chairman of Senator John McCain\'s presidential campaign last year, Mr. Huntsman said he did not expect to be \"called into action by the person who beat us.\" Mr. Huntsman, 49, learned to speak Mandarin Chinese from his days as a Mormon missionary in Taiwan. He has worked in two Bush administrations, serving as the ambassador to Singapore in the final year of George H.W. Bush\'s term and as a deputy United States trade ambassador for George W. Bush. For Mr. Obama, whose advisers already have their eyes set on his re-election in 2012, the selection of Mr. Huntsman is something of a political coup. He has emerged as one of the nation\'s most visible Republican governors and was expected to at least consider seeking his party\'s presidential nomination to run against Mr. Obama. \"In the breadth of issues at stake, this ambassadorship is as important as any in the world,\" Mr. Obama said. \"I believe there is much to be gained from a closer working relationship with China, but improved relationships will require candor on issues in which we don\'t always agree.\" As the Republican Party forges through a period of reinvention, Mr. Huntsman has been a leading voice for the direction of the party. He has been a political moderate on issues like immigration, gay rights and the environment, even though he represented one of the most conservative states in the country.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Asia',6,1,'2963 - C05764781.txt','Jim\'s upcoming travelFYI Dear all, Jim will be traveling to Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam) from Friday mid morning through next Thursday afternoon. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931','Jim\'s upcoming travelFYI Dear all, Jim will be traveling to Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam) from Friday mid morning through next Thursday afternoon. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Asia',6,1,'3294 - C05765795.txt','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main banker for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main \"banker\" for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Asia-Pacific_Economic_Cooperation',2,1,'1305 - C05760695.txt','ChinaI agree it is worth considering. FYI Thanks. Btw - I think Secy is really at top of her game. So proud of her. Best, jose Thanks jose Cheryl is right, she won\'t have much if any independant stops on her schedule while she\'s in china with the president but if that changes, will get in touch. Got it - not sure where she will go as she is likely to travel mostly with the president but we will put Expo under consideration and looping in Huma. cdm Hi Cheryl - if Secy Clinton does something related to Expo in Shanghai in Nov during APEC, assuming she goes, I\'d really like to try to meet her there. Incidentally, If she goes to Shanghai, it would be viewed as odd for her not to visit the Expo site, given the personal interest she has taken in the matter. xo - jose IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.','ChinaI agree it is worth considering. FYI Thanks. Btw - I think Secy is really at top of her game. So proud of her. Best, jose Thanks jose Cheryl is right, she won\'t have much if any independant stops on her schedule while she\'s in china with the president but if that changes, will get in touch. Got it - not sure where she will go as she is likely to travel mostly with the president but we will put Expo under consideration and looping in Huma. cdm Hi Cheryl - if Secy Clinton does something related to Expo in Shanghai in Nov during APEC, assuming she goes, I\'d really like to try to meet her there. Incidentally, If she goes to Shanghai, it would be viewed as odd for her not to visit the Expo site, given the personal interest she has taken in the matter. xo - jose IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Asia-Pacific_Economic_Cooperation',2,1,'3425 - C05766022.txt','(no subject)Cover story in the Economist this week. Very big issue when I was in Japan and Korea. Korean parliamentarians want to get women and economic growth on the G20 agenda when they have the lead next year and we are advocating for Japan to advance the issue at APEC which they are leading this year. On another note, so sad about Smith Bagley. He was a good person and was one of your biggest fans. Women and work We did it! Dec 30th 2009 From The Economist print edition The rich world\'s quiet revolution: women are gradually taking over the workplace Getty Images AT A time when the world is short of causes for celebration, here is a candidate: within the next few months women will cross the 50% threshold and become the majority of the American workforce. Women already make up the majority of university graduates in the OECD countries and the majority of professional workers in several rich countries, including the United States. Women run many of the world\'s great companies, from PepsiCo in America to Areva in France. Women\'s economic empowerment is arguably the biggest social change of our times. Just a generation ago, women were largely confined to repetitive, menial jobs. They were routinely subjected to casual sexism and were expected to abandon their careers when they married and had children. Today they are running some of the organisations that once treated them as second-class','(no subject)Cover story in the Economist this week. Very big issue when I was in Japan and Korea. Korean parliamentarians want to get women and economic growth on the G20 agenda when they have the lead next year and we are advocating for Japan to advance the issue at APEC which they are leading this year. On another note, so sad about Smith Bagley. He was a good person and was one of your biggest fans. Women and work We did it! Dec 30th 2009 From The Economist print edition The rich world\'s quiet revolution: women are gradually taking over the workplace Getty Images AT A time when the world is short of causes for celebration, here is a candidate: within the next few months women will cross the 50% threshold and become the majority of the American workforce. Women already make up the majority of university graduates in the OECD countries and the majority of professional workers in several rich countries, including the United States. Women run many of the world\'s great companies, from PepsiCo in America to Areva in France. Women\'s economic empowerment is arguably the biggest social change of our times. Just a generation ago, women were largely confined to repetitive, menial jobs. They were routinely subjected to casual sexism and were expected to abandon their careers when they married and had children. Today they are running some of the organisations that once treated them as second-class'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Asian_Americans',4,1,'1412 - C05761118.txt','OSCECheryl Additional info Regards pat The OSCE\'s broad geographical coverage and the span of issues ranging from technical arms control treaties to foreign policy and human rights challenges in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia requires in-depth knowledge of all aspects of American foreign policy, plus an ability to respond to rapidly changing circumstances during open mutlilateral debates and in negotiations on international agreement and treaties. It also requires rapid intervention in emerging crisis situations, such as potential regional conflict flashpoints in the Caucasus, Central Asia or the Balkans. The PermRep to the OSCE is also responsible for overseeing OSCE operations in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia, while overseeing a staff of 30 professionals in Vienna and an additional 50 Americans seconded to OSCE Missions and field offices spread from Tirana to Tashkent. The briefing memo endorsed by Secretary Clinton on Revitalizing the OSCE noted the importance of assigning a strong Ambassador to this key position -- a need that is only heightened as it appears the Organization is about to embark on a multi-year major strategic review and negotiation of principles and mechanisms to underpin European security architecture. Thus, the Ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the OSCE will also have to be very sensitive to negotiations and trends elsewhere in Europe, including in a bilateral US- Russian track, in NATO, and in US-EU relations, as well as overseeing negotiations to revive conventional arms control in the European theater. In-depth knowledge of the former Soviet Union region and Russian language skills are a major plus for the Permanent Representative, as this is a primary forum for interaction with Russia and Central Asian countries on a daily basis. Strong public speaking skills are also a must, as the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE is expected to speak on the record in hundreds of public statements each year on issues of concern to two different regional bureaus (EUR and SCA) and four functional bureaus (VCI, DRL, EB, and RPM). Wayne, Can you get me the position description, please. Marcie Can someone get me soonest, today, a position description for the US Amb to OSCE . And a paragraph or two on Thanks pat','OSCECheryl Additional info Regards pat The OSCE\'s broad geographical coverage and the span of issues ranging from technical arms control treaties to foreign policy and human rights challenges in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia requires in-depth knowledge of all aspects of American foreign policy, plus an ability to respond to rapidly changing circumstances during open mutlilateral debates and in negotiations on international agreement and treaties. It also requires rapid intervention in emerging crisis situations, such as potential regional conflict flashpoints in the Caucasus, Central Asia or the Balkans. The PermRep to the OSCE is also responsible for overseeing OSCE operations in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia, while overseeing a staff of 30 professionals in Vienna and an additional 50 Americans seconded to OSCE Missions and field offices spread from Tirana to Tashkent. The briefing memo endorsed by Secretary Clinton on \"Revitalizing the OSCE\" noted the importance of assigning a strong Ambassador to this key position -- a need that is only heightened as it appears the Organization is about to embark on a multi-year major strategic review and negotiation of principles and mechanisms to underpin European security architecture. Thus, the Ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the OSCE will also have to be very sensitive to negotiations and trends elsewhere in Europe, including in a bilateral US- Russian track, in NATO, and in US-EU relations, as well as overseeing negotiations to revive conventional arms control in the European theater. In-depth knowledge of the former Soviet Union region and Russian language skills are a major plus for the Permanent Representative, as this is a primary forum for interaction with Russia and Central Asian countries on a daily basis. Strong public speaking skills are also a must, as the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE is expected to speak on the record in hundreds of public statements each year on issues of concern to two different regional bureaus (EUR and SCA) and four functional bureaus (VCI, DRL, EB, and RPM). Wayne, Can you get me the position description, please. Marcie Can someone get me soonest, today, a position description for the US Amb to OSCE . And a paragraph or two on Thanks pat'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Asian_Americans',4,1,'1874 - C05762337.txt','CLEARANCE REQUESTED - Presidential Delegation to Mongoliafvi Works. As an fyi, the following will be attending the Presidential Delegation to Mongolia: 1) Amb. Mark C. Minton, Ambassador to Mongolia, will lead the delegation. 2) Mr. Nicholas M. Hill, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy of Mongolia 3) Mr. Stanley Roth, Former Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian & Pacific Affairs and current Vice President, International Government Relations, Boeing International All members were on the approved list from last week. Let me know if there are any concerns. Many thanks.  File: Delegation Cable Mongolia - Template.doc  Thank you, 102','CLEARANCE REQUESTED - Presidential Delegation to Mongoliafvi Works. As an fyi, the following will be attending the Presidential Delegation to Mongolia: 1) Amb. Mark C. Minton, Ambassador to Mongolia, will lead the delegation. 2) Mr. Nicholas M. Hill, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy of Mongolia 3) Mr. Stanley Roth, Former Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian & Pacific Affairs and current Vice President, International Government Relations, Boeing International All members were on the approved list from last week. Let me know if there are any concerns. Many thanks.  File: Delegation Cable Mongolia - Template.doc  Thank you, 102'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Asian_Americans',4,1,'2612 - C05764117.txt','Statement<preines pverveer <pvervee  pverveeq <pvervee Here is what we have come up with as agreed language from Bob, Eric, Mike, Melanne, Lissa and me. This can be used for the letter and for press guidance. Melanne will send a letter to the GOSL and perhaps the UN Permrep. We will ask the Post to release the letter to journalists in Colombo once it is received. I will schedule a press briefing at the Foreign Press Center early this week, which will attract a good number of Asian journalists, and make sure the question is asked so we can put it in proper context. We will have it for guidance in the Main State briefing if asked. PJ BEGIN TEXT Questions have been raised regarding remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on September 30 before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict. In her statement, she said that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries, including Sri Lanka. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations reported numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. This was the basis for the Secretary\'s statement. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were usedas tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. I\'m happy to have Melanne send it as letter to GOSL Ambassador and maybe UN Rep and only release to SL and related outlets. pverveer <pvervee We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ I like the idea of it being issued by someone else but I still want to see it. Let\'s close this out. \' \'pverveer','Statement<preines pverveer <pvervee ; pverveeq <pvervee Here is what we have come up with as agreed language from Bob, Eric, Mike, Melanne, Lissa and me. This can be used for the letter and for press guidance. Melanne will send a letter to the GOSL and perhaps the UN Permrep. We will ask the Post to release the letter to journalists in Colombo once it is received. I will schedule a press briefing at the Foreign Press Center early this week, which will attract a good number of Asian journalists, and make sure the question is asked so we can put it in proper context. We will have it for guidance in the Main State briefing if asked. PJ BEGIN TEXT Questions have been raised regarding remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on September 30 before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict. In her statement, she said that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries, including Sri Lanka. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations reported numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. This was the basis for the Secretary\'s statement. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were usedas tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. I\'m happy to have Melanne send it as letter to GOSL Ambassador and maybe UN Rep and only release to SL and related outlets. pverveer <pvervee We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ I like the idea of it being issued by someone else but I still want to see it. Let\'s close this out. \'; \'pverveer'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Asian_Americans',4,1,'3273 - C05765761.txt','FYI: Les Gelb: Amateur Hour at the White Househttp://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to throw its weight around. What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make demands on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect deliverables on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.','FYI: Les Gelb: \"Amateur Hour at the White House\"http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to \"throw its weight around.\" What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make \"demands\" on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect \"deliverables\" on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Asian_Development_Bank',1,1,'1515 - C05761298.txt','followup on DanspeckgruberHolbrooke\'s shop reached out to Danspeckgruber and offers the following update: ? Funding for railroads in and out of Afghanistan is on the agenda of next week\'s Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan in Islamabad. We are aiming for the Asia Development Bank to agree to fund feasibility studies for railroad. If ADB agrees, then we will link up Dr Danspeckgruber with the right ADB reps.','followup on DanspeckgruberHolbrooke\'s shop reached out to Danspeckgruber and offers the following update: ? Funding for railroads in and out of Afghanistan is on the agenda of next week\'s Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan in Islamabad. We are aiming for the Asia Development Bank to agree to fund feasibility studies for railroad. If ADB agrees, then we will link up Dr Danspeckgruber with the right ADB reps.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Asian_people',7,1,'2356 - C05763241.txt','Asian architecture speechAre we still planning for me to deliver a speech laying out our strategic overview of how we see Asia organized and the US role in the 21st century in Hawaii on 1/12 on way to Australia and NZ? If so, is there an outline? Will we meet to discuss early next week?','Asian architecture speechAre we still planning for me to deliver a speech laying out our strategic overview of how we see Asia organized and the US role in the 21st century in Hawaii on 1/12 on way to Australia and NZ? If so, is there an outline? Will we meet to discuss early next week?'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Asian_people',7,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Asian_people',7,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Asian_people',7,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Asian_people',7,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Asian_people',7,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Asian_people',7,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Asian_Tour',1,1,'3595 - C05766321.txt','(AP) Number Two US diplomat huddles with South Korean officialsSEOUL, South Korea (AP) Washington\'s number two diplomat huddled with South Korean officials Wednesday to discuss North Korea amid a flurry of diplomacy to get the communist regime to return to disarmament talks. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg is on an Asian tour that has included stops in Vietnam, Malaysia and China. Steinberg met South Korean presidential security adviser Kim Sung-hwan and chief nuclear envoy Wi Sung-lac on Wednesday morning. He later paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Prime Minister Chung Un-chan. Snezhina Sandlin State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512 SandlinSD@state.gov','(AP) Number Two US diplomat huddles with South Korean officialsSEOUL, South Korea (AP) Washington\'s number two diplomat huddled with South Korean officials Wednesday to discuss North Korea amid a flurry of diplomacy to get the communist regime to return to disarmament talks. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg is on an Asian tour that has included stops in Vietnam, Malaysia and China. Steinberg met South Korean presidential security adviser Kim Sung-hwan and chief nuclear envoy Wi Sung-lac on Wednesday morning. He later paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Prime Minister Chung Un-chan. Snezhina Sandlin State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512 SandlinSD@state.gov'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Asif_Ali_Zardari',1,1,'3302 - C05765810.txt','Washington Post Article on PakistanHuma ? The Secretary asked to see a copy of this article from yesterday\'s Washington Post. Would you pass it to her? Thanks. U.S. offers new role for Pakistan A BROADER PARTNERSHIP Importance of country to Afghan effort recognized By Karen DeYoung Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, November 30, 2009 President Obama has offered Pakistan an expanded strategic partnership, including additional military and economic cooperation, while warning with unusual bluntness that its use of insurgent groups to pursue policy goals cannot continue. The offer, including an effort to help reduce tensions between Pakistan and India, was contained in a two-page letter delivered to President Asif Ali Zardari this month by Obama national security adviser James L. Jones. It was accompanied by assurances from Jones that the United States will increase its military and civilian efforts in Afghanistan and that it plans no early withdrawal. Obama\'s speech Tuesday night at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., will address primarily the Afghanistan aspects of the strategy. But despite the public and political attention focused on the number of new troops, Pakistan has been the hot core of the months-long strategy review. The long-term consequences of failure there, the review concluded, far outweigh those in Afghanistan. We can\'t succeed without Pakistan, a senior administration official involved in the White House review said. You have to differentiate between public statements and reality. There is nobody who is under any illusions about this. This official and others, all of whom spoke about the closely held details of the new strategy on the condition of anonymity, emphasized that without changing the nature of U.S.-Pakistan relations in a new direction, you\'re not going to win in Afghanistan, as one put it. And if you don\'t win in Afghanistan, then Pakistan will automatically be imperiled, and that will make Afghanistan look like child\'s play.','Washington Post Article on PakistanHuma ? The Secretary asked to see a copy of this article from yesterday\'s Washington Post. Would you pass it to her? Thanks. U.S. offers new role for Pakistan A BROADER PARTNERSHIP Importance of country to Afghan effort recognized By Karen DeYoung Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, November 30, 2009 President Obama has offered Pakistan an expanded strategic partnership, including additional military and economic cooperation, while warning with unusual bluntness that its use of insurgent groups to pursue policy goals \"cannot continue.\" The offer, including an effort to help reduce tensions between Pakistan and India, was contained in a two-page letter delivered to President Asif Ali Zardari this month by Obama national security adviser James L. Jones. It was accompanied by assurances from Jones that the United States will increase its military and civilian efforts in Afghanistan and that it plans no early withdrawal. Obama\'s speech Tuesday night at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., will address primarily the Afghanistan aspects of the strategy. But despite the public and political attention focused on the number of new troops, Pakistan has been the hot core of the months-long strategy review. The long-term consequences of failure there, the review concluded, far outweigh those in Afghanistan. \"We can\'t succeed without Pakistan,\" a senior administration official involved in the White House review said. \"You have to differentiate between public statements and reality. There is nobody who is under any illusions about this.\" This official and others, all of whom spoke about the closely held details of the new strategy on the condition of anonymity, emphasized that without \"changing the nature of U.S.-Pakistan relations in a new direction, you\'re not going to win in Afghanistan,\" as one put it. \"And if you don\'t win in Afghanistan, then Pakistan will automatically be imperiled, and that will make Afghanistan look like child\'s play.\"'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'ASIS_International',2,1,'1382 - C05760841.txt','Alternatives Toward Direct Military Action In Somalia. Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia.Attachments: Somalia Pirates.doc FYI ? you want me to have a letter done back saying thank you for sending ? you appreciate his thoughts? See below Dear Professor Mills: I have substituted for a few weeks in a Poly Sci Class at a Community College here in California. Some of my very bright Students made some interesting comments. I have detailed some comments and observations in a letter to the Secretary. Should she or you have any questions, please call me direct at Sincerely, ROBERT A. DANFORD, ACFE. ASIS. ROBERT A. DANFORD April 14, 2009 The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of State Washington, D.C. Subject: Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia. Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College 57 Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College 57','Alternatives Toward Direct Military Action In Somalia. Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia.Attachments: Somalia Pirates.doc FYI ? you want me to have a letter done back saying thank you for sending ? you appreciate his thoughts? See below Dear Professor Mills: I have substituted for a few weeks in a Poly Sci Class at a Community College here in California. Some of my very bright Students made some interesting comments. I have detailed some comments and observations in a letter to the Secretary. Should she or you have any questions, please call me direct at Sincerely, ROBERT A. DANFORD, ACFE. ASIS. ROBERT A. DANFORD April 14, 2009 The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of State Washington, D.C. Subject: Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia. Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College 57 Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College 57'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'ASIS_International',2,1,'1383 - C05760843.txt','Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia.Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College of Forensic Examiners I have guest lectured and taught industrial security management, homeland security, port and harbor security and critical incident response management. As elated as everyone is over the splendid outcome of the Maersk Alabama hijacking case, as I had predicted, in today\'s news, it is reported that four additional vessels were attacked and now Terrorists are holding some 60 hostages. Before anyone, does anything regarding Somalia, may I make the following comments and observations. What is going on in the Gulf of Aden is as an organized criminal enterprise for profit. There are some 250 hostages being held and they are being kept as well as they can be under the circumstances because the terrorists are expecting a payday out of this. As soon as they see any form of direct Military action in the northeast at the mouth of the Gulf of Aden, I can assure you more Americans will be abducted, and we will see another series of video beheadings under a Democratic watch. I would recommend that the Secretary encourage the United Nations to create an International Maritime Security Working Group. Since the Shipping Industry has already absorbed something like Fifty Billion Dollars regarding the various piracy incidents in 2008 alone they have the resources to contract private security/military contractors who could work onboard merchant shipping in International Waters.','Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia.Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College of Forensic Examiners; I have guest lectured and taught industrial security management, homeland security, port and harbor security and critical incident response management. As elated as everyone is over the splendid outcome of the Maersk Alabama hijacking case, as I had predicted, in today\'s news, it is reported that four additional vessels were attacked and now Terrorists are holding some 60 hostages. Before anyone, does anything regarding Somalia, may I make the following comments and observations. What is going on in the Gulf of Aden is as an organized criminal enterprise for profit. There are some 250 hostages being held and they are being kept as well as they can be under the circumstances because the terrorists are expecting a payday out of this. As soon as they see any form of direct Military action in the northeast at the mouth of the Gulf of Aden, I can assure you more Americans will be abducted, and we will see another series of video beheadings under a Democratic watch. I would recommend that the Secretary encourage the United Nations to create an International Maritime Security Working Group. Since the Shipping Industry has already absorbed something like Fifty Billion Dollars regarding the various piracy incidents in 2008 alone; they have the resources to contract private security/military contractors who could work onboard merchant shipping in International Waters.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'ASKfm',1,1,'3430 - C05766030.txt','URGENT: Friends of Haiti TeleconferenceCheryl needs to address Please see attached additional information and question from Canadian government prior to this afternoon\'s 1300 phone call. Specifically, the Canadian government is asking whether the Secretary could come to Montreal for the GOC\'s prep donors meeting the evening of 1/23 or morning of 1/24? [Note: Montreal has world\'s second largest Haitian diaspora, hence location.] WHA would recommend participation if at all possible. Thank you, Roberta Good morning Roberta! Congratulations on a successful visit by the Secretary of State. We are looking forward to this afternoon\'s teleconference. After opening remarks, Minister Cannon will ask Prime Minister Bellerive to speak and the UN (we may only have DPKO LeRoy on line due to visit of Sec Gen to Haiti). He will then ask FM Amorim and Sec State Clinton to provide their views on the situation and then open the floor to Kouchner and others. Response has been good and most will be represented at FM level (Mexico/Espinosa may still be in flight from Japan, and Argentina and Costa Rica will be Vice-Ministers). There is as well agreement in principle to begin laying the groundwork for a broader Donors Conference on Reconstruction and our offer to host a preparatory meeting on January 25th has been well received. However, early indications are that the EU has a conflict as they have their General Relations and Foreign Relations meetings scheduled for that day. As the EU would be essential for such a meeting we are scrambling to look for alternative dates. Given the momentum we would rather go earlier than later. Minister Cannon would be available to host this on the weekend of the 23-24th of January (dinner on the 23rd, meeting on the morning of the 24th). However, I believe that Ambassador','URGENT: Friends of Haiti TeleconferenceCheryl needs to address Please see attached additional information and question from Canadian government prior to this afternoon\'s 1300 phone call. Specifically, the Canadian government is asking whether the Secretary could come to Montreal for the GOC\'s \"prep\" donors meeting the evening of 1/23 or morning of 1/24? [Note: Montreal has world\'s second largest Haitian diaspora, hence location.] WHA would recommend participation if at all possible. Thank you, Roberta Good morning Roberta! Congratulations on a successful visit by the Secretary of State. We are looking forward to this afternoon\'s teleconference. After opening remarks, Minister Cannon will ask Prime Minister Bellerive to speak and the UN (we may only have DPKO LeRoy on line due to visit of Sec Gen to Haiti). He will then ask FM Amorim and Sec State Clinton to provide their views on the situation and then open the floor to Kouchner and others. Response has been good and most will be represented at FM level (Mexico/Espinosa may still be in flight from Japan, and Argentina and Costa Rica will be Vice-Ministers). There is as well agreement in principle to begin laying the groundwork for a broader Donors Conference on Reconstruction and our offer to host a preparatory meeting on January 25th has been well received. However, early indications are that the EU has a conflict as they have their General Relations and Foreign Relations meetings scheduled for that day. As the EU would be essential for such a meeting we are scrambling to look for alternative dates. Given the momentum we would rather go earlier than later. Minister Cannon would be available to host this on the weekend of the 23-24th of January (dinner on the 23rd, meeting on the morning of the 24th). However, I believe that Ambassador'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Aslam_Pervaiz',1,1,'1764 - C05761848.txt','(AP) Blast in Lahore many casualtiesBlast in Lahore many casualties LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) A powerful bomb exploded in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore on Wednesday, ripping buildings apart and causing many casualties, according to officials and television footage. The mid-morning blast occurred the office of the emergency police service in main business district of Lahore. The nearby office of Pakistan\'s main intelligence agency was also badly damaged. There is a large number of casualties, local government official Khoro Pervaiz told Dawn news channel. Sporadic gunfire was heard in the area of the blast, and troops rushed to the scene. Television footage taken shortly after the blast showed emergency workers carrying at least one body covered by a blanket to an ambulance, and injured bystanders mopping blood from wounds. The blast comes as government forces are engaged in a major offensive against Taliban militants who have seized control of the northwestern Swat Valley. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTLOstate.gov 14','(AP) Blast in Lahore; many casualtiesBlast in Lahore; many casualties LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) A powerful bomb exploded in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore on Wednesday, ripping buildings apart and causing many casualties, according to officials and television footage. The mid-morning blast occurred the office of the emergency police service in main business district of Lahore. The nearby office of Pakistan\'s main intelligence agency was also badly damaged. \"There is a large number of casualties,\" local government official Khoro Pervaiz told Dawn news channel. Sporadic gunfire was heard in the area of the blast, and troops rushed to the scene. Television footage taken shortly after the blast showed emergency workers carrying at least one body covered by a blanket to an ambulance, and injured bystanders mopping blood from wounds. The blast comes as government forces are engaged in a major offensive against Taliban militants who have seized control of the northwestern Swat Valley. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTLOstate.gov 14'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Asphyxia',1,1,'150 - C05739735.txt','Video shows Libyans helping rescue US ambassador after attack (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - An amateur video appears to show Libyans trying to rescue U.S. ambassador Christopher Stevens from a room filled with smoke at the U.S. mission where he was found unconscious after last week\'s attack by a mob protesting against a film that denigrates the Prophet Mohammad. The video,, which appeared on the interne and a copy of which was obtained by Reuters in Benghazi, confirms reports that suggested the U.S. envoy died of asphyxiation after the building caught fire. The footage also sheds new light on the circumstances of the ambassador\'s death, apparently showing for the first time that some of the people who forced their way into the U.S. compound later tried to rescue Stevens after they found him lying alone, with no security detail, in one of the rooms in the building. The video shows a group of young men who had earlier stormed the compound telling other protesters by the light of torches and mobile phones that they had found someone who appeared to be a foreigner lying on the floor. There is someone inside He is a foreigner, he is a foreigner. Take him out, said one man, shouting for help. Bring him out, man! Bring him out, another said. The man is alive. Bring him out, man. Bring him out, said a third. Alive, Alive! God is Greatest, the crowd cried. Someone called for a car. Make space, is there someone who is a medic around? Anyone who can get a car quickly? another man can be heard saying. Stevens and three other embassy staff died when gunmen attacked the U.S. consulate and a safe house in the eastern Libyan city on Tuesday night. The attackers were part of a crowd blaming America for a film they said insulted the Prophet Mohammad. Security personnel were separated from Stevens during the attack, U.S. officials said, in the chaos of smoke and gunfire that ensued. The identity and motive of the attackers remain unclear. Activists who took part in the protest said the motive was rage at the video produced in California and which describes the Prophet as a homosexual and','Video shows Libyans helping rescue US ambassador after attack (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - An amateur video appears to show Libyans trying to rescue U.S. ambassador Christopher Stevens from a room filled with smoke at the U.S. mission where he was found unconscious after last week\'s attack by a mob protesting against a film that denigrates the Prophet Mohammad. The video,, which appeared on the interne and a copy of which was obtained by Reuters in Benghazi, confirms reports that suggested the U.S. envoy died of asphyxiation after the building caught fire. The footage also sheds new light on the circumstances of the ambassador\'s death, apparently showing for the first time that some of the people who forced their way into the U.S. compound later tried to rescue Stevens after they found him lying alone, with no security detail, in one of the rooms in the building. The video shows a group of young men who had earlier stormed the compound telling other protesters by the light of torches and mobile phones that they had found someone who appeared to be a foreigner lying on the floor. \"There is someone inside He is a foreigner, he is a foreigner. Take him out,\" said one man, shouting for help. \"Bring him out, man! Bring him out,\" another said. \"The man is alive. Bring him out, man. Bring him out,\" said a third. \"Alive, Alive! God is Greatest,\" the crowd cried. Someone called for a car. \"Make space, is there someone who is a medic around? Anyone who can get a car quickly?\" another man can be heard saying. Stevens and three other embassy staff died when gunmen attacked the U.S. consulate and a safe house in the eastern Libyan city on Tuesday night. The attackers were part of a crowd blaming America for a film they said insulted the Prophet Mohammad. Security personnel were separated from Stevens during the attack, U.S. officials said, in the chaos of smoke and gunfire that ensued. The identity and motive of the attackers remain unclear. Activists who took part in the protest said the motive was rage at the video produced in California and which describes the Prophet as a homosexual and'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Aspirin',1,1,'2649 - C05764183.txt','thanks........ for terrific talk and discussion. Your robust statement on missile defense was the best so far. As for your robust push-back on the premise of my healthcare question, I didn\'t mean to imply that the Clinton administration\'s foreign policy agenda suffered back then?rather, that there\'s jeopardy to the Obama administration\'s foreign policy if the current debate/fight turns out badly. But you mooted the whole thing by reassuring us that all will turn out okay. Anyway, I\'ve taken an aspirin ? and thank you profoundly for a great event, and, of course, for the gracious personal touches. S. STROBE TALBOTT Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, DC 20036 Tel: Fax: 202.797.2461','thanks........ for terrific talk and discussion. Your robust statement on missile defense was the best so far. As for your robust push-back on the premise of my healthcare question, I didn\'t mean to imply that the Clinton administration\'s foreign policy agenda suffered back then?rather, that there\'s jeopardy to the Obama administration\'s foreign policy if the current debate/fight turns out badly. But you mooted the whole thing by reassuring us that all will turn out okay. Anyway, I\'ve taken an aspirin ? and thank you profoundly for a great event, and, of course, for the gracious personal touches. S. STROBE TALBOTT Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, DC 20036 Tel: Fax: 202.797.2461'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Assassination',1,1,'181 - C05739774.txt','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Assault',1,1,'166 - C05739756.txt','Fvv: WSJ - Miscues Before Libya Assault WSJ - Miscues Before Libya AssaultThis is a real hit piece - they intentionally twisted and misused info shared to help them understand how we work, while using Libyan sourcing as gospel. Totally unprofessional and egregiously inflammatory. Miscues Before Libya Assault Wall Street Journal Updated September 20, 2012, 9:15 p.m. EDT By MARGARET COKER in Benghazi, Libya and ADAM ENTOUS, JAY SOLOMON and SIOBHAN GORMAN in Washington Limited Security in Benghazi, Secrecy Over Safe House, Contributed to Tragedy The U.S. Consulate in Benghazi under attack on Sept. 11. The deadly assault raised questions about security lapses and misjudgments by U.S. officials. The deadly assault on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya on Sept. 11 was preceded by a succession of security lapses and misjudgments, compounded by fog-of-battle decisions, that raise questions about whether the scope of the tragedy could have been contained. U.S, officials issued alerts and ordered security precautions in neighboring Egypt ahead of protests and violence on Sept. 11, but largely overlooked the possibility of trouble at other diplomatic postings in the region. The State Department chose to maintain only limited security in Benghazi, Libya, despite months of sporadic attacks there on U.S. and other Western missions. And while the U.S. said it would ask Libya to boost security there, it did so just once, for a one week period in June, according to Libyan officials. The U.S. didn\'t seriously consider sending in the military during the attack. It summoned rapid-response teams of Marines only after the U.S. ambassador was dead. State Department officials said they doubted the Pentagon could have mobilized a rescue force quickly enough to make a difference during the fighting. The Pentagon waited for guidance from State, which is responsible for diplomatic security, a senior military official said,','Fvv: WSJ - Miscues Before Libya Assault WSJ - Miscues Before Libya AssaultThis is a real hit piece - they intentionally twisted and misused info shared to help them understand how we work, while using Libyan sourcing as gospel. Totally unprofessional and egregiously inflammatory. Miscues Before Libya Assault Wall Street Journal Updated September 20, 2012, 9:15 p.m. EDT By MARGARET COKER in Benghazi, Libya and ADAM ENTOUS, JAY SOLOMON and SIOBHAN GORMAN in Washington Limited Security in Benghazi, Secrecy Over Safe House, Contributed to Tragedy The U.S. Consulate in Benghazi under attack on Sept. 11. The deadly assault raised questions about security lapses and misjudgments by U.S. officials. The deadly assault on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya on Sept. 11 was preceded by a succession of security lapses and misjudgments, compounded by fog-of-battle decisions, that raise questions about whether the scope of the tragedy could have been contained. U.S, officials issued alerts and ordered security precautions in neighboring Egypt ahead of protests and violence on Sept. 11, but largely overlooked the possibility of trouble at other diplomatic postings in the region. The State Department chose to maintain only limited security in Benghazi, Libya, despite months of sporadic attacks there on U.S. and other Western missions. And while the U.S. said it would ask Libya to boost security there, it did so just once, for a one week period in June, according to Libyan officials. The U.S. didn\'t seriously consider sending in the military during the attack. It summoned rapid-response teams of Marines only after the U.S. ambassador was dead. State Department officials said they doubted the Pentagon could have mobilized a rescue force quickly enough to make a difference during the fighting. The Pentagon waited for guidance from State, which is responsible for diplomatic security, a senior military official said,'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Assault_on_Wall_Street',1,1,'166 - C05739756.txt','Fvv: WSJ - Miscues Before Libya Assault WSJ - Miscues Before Libya AssaultThis is a real hit piece - they intentionally twisted and misused info shared to help them understand how we work, while using Libyan sourcing as gospel. Totally unprofessional and egregiously inflammatory. Miscues Before Libya Assault Wall Street Journal Updated September 20, 2012, 9:15 p.m. EDT By MARGARET COKER in Benghazi, Libya and ADAM ENTOUS, JAY SOLOMON and SIOBHAN GORMAN in Washington Limited Security in Benghazi, Secrecy Over Safe House, Contributed to Tragedy The U.S. Consulate in Benghazi under attack on Sept. 11. The deadly assault raised questions about security lapses and misjudgments by U.S. officials. The deadly assault on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya on Sept. 11 was preceded by a succession of security lapses and misjudgments, compounded by fog-of-battle decisions, that raise questions about whether the scope of the tragedy could have been contained. U.S, officials issued alerts and ordered security precautions in neighboring Egypt ahead of protests and violence on Sept. 11, but largely overlooked the possibility of trouble at other diplomatic postings in the region. The State Department chose to maintain only limited security in Benghazi, Libya, despite months of sporadic attacks there on U.S. and other Western missions. And while the U.S. said it would ask Libya to boost security there, it did so just once, for a one week period in June, according to Libyan officials. The U.S. didn\'t seriously consider sending in the military during the attack. It summoned rapid-response teams of Marines only after the U.S. ambassador was dead. State Department officials said they doubted the Pentagon could have mobilized a rescue force quickly enough to make a difference during the fighting. The Pentagon waited for guidance from State, which is responsible for diplomatic security, a senior military official said,','Fvv: WSJ - Miscues Before Libya Assault WSJ - Miscues Before Libya AssaultThis is a real hit piece - they intentionally twisted and misused info shared to help them understand how we work, while using Libyan sourcing as gospel. Totally unprofessional and egregiously inflammatory. Miscues Before Libya Assault Wall Street Journal Updated September 20, 2012, 9:15 p.m. EDT By MARGARET COKER in Benghazi, Libya and ADAM ENTOUS, JAY SOLOMON and SIOBHAN GORMAN in Washington Limited Security in Benghazi, Secrecy Over Safe House, Contributed to Tragedy The U.S. Consulate in Benghazi under attack on Sept. 11. The deadly assault raised questions about security lapses and misjudgments by U.S. officials. The deadly assault on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya on Sept. 11 was preceded by a succession of security lapses and misjudgments, compounded by fog-of-battle decisions, that raise questions about whether the scope of the tragedy could have been contained. U.S, officials issued alerts and ordered security precautions in neighboring Egypt ahead of protests and violence on Sept. 11, but largely overlooked the possibility of trouble at other diplomatic postings in the region. The State Department chose to maintain only limited security in Benghazi, Libya, despite months of sporadic attacks there on U.S. and other Western missions. And while the U.S. said it would ask Libya to boost security there, it did so just once, for a one week period in June, according to Libyan officials. The U.S. didn\'t seriously consider sending in the military during the attack. It summoned rapid-response teams of Marines only after the U.S. ambassador was dead. State Department officials said they doubted the Pentagon could have mobilized a rescue force quickly enough to make a difference during the fighting. The Pentagon waited for guidance from State, which is responsible for diplomatic security, a senior military official said,'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Assistant_Secretary_of_State_for_East_Asian_and_Pacific_Affairs',1,1,'2148 - C05762825.txt','Nominations TodayFyi FYI The following were nominated today: Daniel Benjamin, Coordinator for Counterterrorism, with rank of Ambassador at Large Robert Blake, Assistant Secretary for South Asian Affairs Kurt Campbell, Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs 13','Nominations TodayFyi FYI The following were nominated today: Daniel Benjamin, Coordinator for Counterterrorism, with rank of Ambassador at Large Robert Blake, Assistant Secretary for South Asian Affairs Kurt Campbell, Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs 13'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Assistant_Secretary_of_State_for_International_Organization_Affairs',1,1,'2955 - C05764763.txt','Bulgarian wins 31-27 in final round of UNESCO DG ElectionThere were no procedural motions prior to the 5th and final round vote. The issue of irregularities did not come in the Board meeting. Gerald C. Anderson Principal DepUty Assistant Secretary Bureau of International Organization Affairs Room 6323 U.S. Department of State Washington, DC 20520 Office: 202-647-9602','Bulgarian wins 31-27 in final round of UNESCO DG ElectionThere were no procedural motions prior to the 5th and final round vote. The issue of irregularities did not come in the Board meeting. Gerald C. Anderson Principal DepUty Assistant Secretary Bureau of International Organization Affairs Room 6323 U.S. Department of State Washington, DC 20520 Office: 202-647-9602'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Assistant_Secretary_of_State_for_Legislative_Affairs',6,1,'1020 - C05760232.txt','Qaddafi at UNGA - Congressman Rothman and Senator Lautenberg ObjectionsThe 25 mile rule would include Englewood which is very close to the River. I don\'t see what we could do and if we conclude there isn\'t anything, we should say that soon w regret, etc. fyi Jim, Cheryl and Bill: We have a Congressional issue that is moving a bit too slowly through the building that you should know about. Rep. Steve Rothman (D-111) and Senator Lautenberg have contacted us alarmed by the news that Qaddafi will come to UNGA and allegedly overnight at the residence of the Libyan PermRep in Englewood. Rothman has called our office directly and threatened holy war and Fox news if the State Department allows this. A few minutes ago we also got a letter from Sen. Lautenberg to the Secretary expressing similar concerns. The anger is of course over the hero\'s welcome for Megrahi. An action memo for Jim to consider on how to deal with Qaddafi\'s visit is in the works, but I fear Rothman will head for the microphones before Jim gets the memo. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204','Qaddafi at UNGA - Congressman Rothman and Senator Lautenberg ObjectionsThe 25 mile rule would include Englewood which is very close to the River. I don\'t see what we could do and if we conclude there isn\'t anything, we should say that soon w regret, etc. fyi Jim, Cheryl and Bill: We have a Congressional issue that is moving a bit too slowly through the building that you should know about. Rep. Steve Rothman (D-111) and Senator Lautenberg have contacted us alarmed by the news that Qaddafi will come to UNGA and allegedly overnight at the residence of the Libyan PermRep in Englewood. Rothman has called our office directly and threatened holy war and Fox news \"if the State Department allows this.\" A few minutes ago we also got a letter from Sen. Lautenberg to the Secretary expressing similar concerns. The anger is of course over the \"hero\'s welcome\" for Megrahi. An action memo for Jim to consider on how to deal with Qaddafi\'s visit is in the works, but I fear Rothman will head for the microphones before Jim gets the memo. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Assistant_Secretary_of_State_for_Legislative_Affairs',6,1,'1282 - C05760658.txt','All Nominees Made It Out Of The SFRC \' All Nominees Made It Out Of The SFRCfyi Cheryl and colleagues: All our 7 nominees made it through the business meeting. Next stop: floor action. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Acting Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204','All Nominees Made It Out Of The SFRC \' All Nominees Made It Out Of The SFRCfyi Cheryl and colleagues: All our 7 nominees made it through the business meeting. Next stop: floor action. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Acting Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Assistant_Secretary_of_State_for_Legislative_Affairs',6,1,'1488 - C05761248.txt','ConfirmationsGreat work, Miguel and the whole senate team! Just got a call from Mike Mattler in Lugar\'s office. Daalder, DeBaca, and Carson were all just confirmed. Nothing on Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2645 rodriguezme@state.gov','ConfirmationsGreat work, Miguel and the whole senate team! Just got a call from Mike Mattler in Lugar\'s office. Daalder, DeBaca, and Carson were all just confirmed. Nothing on Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2645 rodriguezme@state.gov'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Assistant_Secretary_of_State_for_Legislative_Affairs',6,1,'1512 - C05761293.txt','ConfirmationsAm in office Can you talk? Yep Can we get each in asap for me to meet w? Great work, Miguel and the whole senate team! 25 Just got a call from Mike Mattler in Lugar\'s office. Daalder, DeBaca, and Carson were all just confirmed. Nothing on Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2645 rodriguezme@state.gov 26','ConfirmationsAm in office Can you talk? Yep Can we get each in asap for me to meet w? Great work, Miguel and the whole senate team! 25 Just got a call from Mike Mattler in Lugar\'s office. Daalder, DeBaca, and Carson were all just confirmed. Nothing on Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2645 rodriguezme@state.gov 26'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Assistant_Secretary_of_State_for_Legislative_Affairs',6,1,'2785 - C05764475.txt','Qaddafi at UNGA - Congressman Rothman and Senator Lautenberg Objectionsfyi Jim, Cheryl and Bill: We have a Congressional issue that is moving a bit too slowly through the building that you should know about. Rep. Steve Rothman (D-NJ) and Senator Lautenberg have contacted us alarmed by the news that Qaddafi will come to UNGA and allegedly overnight at the residence of the Libyan PermRep in Englewood.. Rothman has called our office directly and threatened holy war and Fox news if the State Department allows this. A few minutes ago we also got a letter from Sen. Lautenberg to the Secretary expressing similar concerns. The anger is of course over the hero\'s welcome for Megrahi. An action memo for Jim to consider on how to deal with Qaddafi\'s visit is in the works, but I fear Rothman will head for the microphones before Jim gets the memo. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204','Qaddafi at UNGA - Congressman Rothman and Senator Lautenberg Objectionsfyi Jim, Cheryl and Bill: We have a Congressional issue that is moving a bit too slowly through the building that you should know about. Rep. Steve Rothman (D-NJ) and Senator Lautenberg have contacted us alarmed by the news that Qaddafi will come to UNGA and allegedly overnight at the residence of the Libyan PermRep in Englewood.. Rothman has called our office directly and threatened holy war and Fox news \"if the State Department allows this.\" A few minutes ago we also got a letter from Sen. Lautenberg to the Secretary expressing similar concerns. The anger is of course over the \"hero\'s welcome\" for Megrahi. An action memo for Jim to consider on how to deal with Qaddafi\'s visit is in the works, but I fear Rothman will head for the microphones before Jim gets the memo. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Assistant_Secretary_of_State_for_Legislative_Affairs',6,1,'347 - C05758487.txt','ConfirmationsCan we get each in asap for me to meet w? Great work, Miguel and the whole senate team! Just got a call from Mike Mattler in Lugar\'s office. Daalder, DeBaca, and Carson were all just confirmed. Nothing on Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2645','ConfirmationsCan we get each in asap for me to meet w? Great work, Miguel and the whole senate team! Just got a call from Mike Mattler in Lugar\'s office. Daalder, DeBaca, and Carson were all just confirmed. Nothing on Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2645'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Assistant_Secretary_of_State_for_Near_Eastern_Affairs',6,1,'1770 - C05761863.txt','today\'s meeting with Roxanne SaberiFyi Just FYI: wanted you all to know that, for S\'s meeting today with Roxanne Saberi, I deferred on my own participation in favor of the officer in the Iran office who has been doggedly working on this case for months. Erica Thibault has been working all B6 out to get messages via the Swiss and others, working with CA and the family, etc. on this case. So if S was wondering why I wasn\'t showing up, it was as a moral boost and recognition of the work Erica did on this case. Jeffrey Feltman Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State','today\'s meeting with Roxanne SaberiFyi Just FYI: wanted you all to know that, for S\'s meeting today with Roxanne Saberi, I deferred on my own participation in favor of the officer in the Iran office who has been doggedly working on this case for months. Erica Thibault has been working all B6 out to get messages via the Swiss and others, working with CA and the family, etc. on this case. So if S was wondering why I wasn\'t showing up, it was as a moral boost and recognition of the work Erica did on this case. Jeffrey Feltman Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Assistant_Secretary_of_State_for_Near_Eastern_Affairs',6,1,'213 - C05739810.txt','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Assistant_Secretary_of_State_for_Near_Eastern_Affairs',6,1,'2345 - C05763213.txt','Fw: B1Fyi - as we discussed To all -- the message below is from Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh. Maura Connelly and Ihad dinner with him last night, and by the headline put on Matthew Lee\'s AP piece on Judeh\'s visit. (The headline said that Judeh rejected U.S. approach to Middle East peace the story itself was fine.) Jeffrey Feltman Acting Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State','Fw: B1Fyi - as we discussed To all -- the message below is from Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh. Maura Connelly and Ihad dinner with him last night, and by the headline put on Matthew Lee\'s AP piece on Judeh\'s visit. (The headline said that Judeh rejected U.S. approach to Middle East peace; the story itself was fine.) Jeffrey Feltman Acting Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Assistant_Secretary_of_State_for_Near_Eastern_Affairs',6,1,'2740 - C05764366.txt','Senator Mitchell/Henry KissingerHuma, Jake, Joe, S Specials -- 1.4(D) Two things that might be of interest to S: B1 1) I had a long secure call with Senator Mitchell this morning. He will be preparing a written report with recommendations to convey to her at the beginning of the week. But he\'s had a difficult series of meetings. I can brief her if she likes. 2) Henry Kissinger has asked to speak to me this morning. (Not me personally -- the NEA Assistant Secretary he doesn\'t know me from Adam.) Netanyahu is calling him at 10 a.m., so he asked to speak to me at 9 a.m. Kissinger does not know the subject of the Netanyahu call. I talked with Senator Mitchell about this, to see what might be useful for Kissinger to say to Netanyahu. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 10/09/2024','Senator Mitchell/Henry KissingerHuma, Jake, Joe, S Specials -- 1.4(D) Two things that might be of interest to S: B1 1) I had a long secure call with Senator Mitchell this morning. He will be preparing a written report with recommendations to convey to her at the beginning of the week. But he\'s had a difficult series of meetings. I can brief her if she likes. 2) Henry Kissinger has asked to speak to me this morning. (Not me personally -- the NEA Assistant Secretary; he doesn\'t know me from Adam.) Netanyahu is calling him at 10 a.m., so he asked to speak to me at 9 a.m. Kissinger does not know the subject of the Netanyahu call. I talked with Senator Mitchell about this, to see what might be useful for Kissinger to say to Netanyahu. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 10/09/2024'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Assistant_Secretary_of_State_for_Near_Eastern_Affairs',6,1,'2804 - C05764510.txt','if S asks about Libyafyi I talked to the Libyan Foreign Minister, Musa Kusa, today. He clearly gets it. He said that Megrahi would NOT appear on the September 1 revolution day festivities (40th anniversary of the green revolution). And he said that he totally understood that Qadhafi should stay in New York and not set up a tent in New Jersey. At the same time, others from the MFA called in our Embassy in Tripoli and called in the UK ambassador. The Libyans are clearly looking for a way out of the self-inflicted mess. Let\'s hope that these wiser heads can prevail on Qadhafi. We\'ve double-tracked with the (very good and long-suffering) Libyan Ambassador here. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209','if S asks about Libyafyi I talked to the Libyan Foreign Minister, Musa Kusa, today. He clearly \"gets it.\" He said that Megrahi would NOT appear on the September 1 revolution day festivities (40th anniversary of the \"green revolution\"). And he said that he totally understood that Qadhafi should stay in New York and not set up a tent in New Jersey. At the same time, others from the MFA called in our Embassy in Tripoli and called in the UK ambassador. The Libyans are clearly looking for a way out of the self-inflicted mess. Let\'s hope that these wiser heads can prevail on Qadhafi. We\'ve double-tracked with the (very good and long-suffering) Libyan Ambassador here. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Assistant_Secretary_of_State_for_Near_Eastern_Affairs',6,1,'3208 - C05765599.txt','Lebanon has a cabinetHariri just announced the formation of a cabinet. It\'s divided 15-10-5 (15 ministers with March 14, 10 ministers with March 8, 5 ministers with President Sleiman). The ones of most concern to us -- Defense (our help to LAF), Interior (help to police plus municipal elections), Justice (Hariri Tribunal), Finance (can veto anything because of financial implications) are all either with March 14 or Presidency. That\'s good. Foreign . Affairs is with a new guy from Nabih Berri\'s bloc. with Lebanon rotating onto the Security Council. 1.4(D) B1 Next step: Hariri and his cabinet have 30 days to come up with the ministerial declaration, basically a platform, that must be presented to the Parliament along with the cabinet slate for a vote of confidence. This, too, may be painful, as they debate how to describe the resistance in ways that don\'t cross either U.S. or Hizballah red lines. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 11/08/2024','Lebanon has a cabinetHariri just announced the formation of a cabinet. It\'s divided 15-10-5 (15 ministers with March 14, 10 ministers with March 8, 5 ministers with President Sleiman). The ones of most concern to us -- Defense (our help to LAF), Interior (help to police plus municipal elections), Justice (Hariri Tribunal), Finance (can veto anything because of financial implications) are all either with March 14 or Presidency. That\'s good. Foreign . Affairs is with a new guy from Nabih Berri\'s bloc. with Lebanon rotating onto the Security Council. 1.4(D) B1 Next step: Hariri and his cabinet have 30 days to come up with the ministerial declaration, basically a platform, that must be presented to the Parliament along with the cabinet slate for a vote of confidence. This, too, may be painful, as they debate how to describe \"the resistance\" in ways that don\'t cross either U.S. or Hizballah red lines. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 11/08/2024'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Assistant_Secretary_of_State_for_Political-Military_Affairs',2,1,'1912 - C05762436.txt','Good news!Yeah! Hi guys ? Just wanted to share the exciting news that Andrew Shapiro was confirmed today as Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs! Also confirmed today: Bonnie D. Jenkins for Coordinator for Threat Reduction Programs (with the Rank of Ambassador), Eric Goosby for Ambassador at Large and Global AIDS Coordinator, and Eric P. Schwartz for Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees and Migration. Congrats! Caroline 21','Good news!Yeah! Hi guys ? Just wanted to share the exciting news that Andrew Shapiro was confirmed today as Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs! Also confirmed today: Bonnie D. Jenkins for Coordinator for Threat Reduction Programs (with the Rank of Ambassador), Eric Goosby for Ambassador at Large and Global AIDS Coordinator, and Eric P. Schwartz for Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees and Migration. Congrats! Caroline 21'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Assistant_Secretary_of_State_for_Political-Military_Affairs',2,1,'2941 - C05764735.txt','Out of Office AutoReply:I will be out of the office until Tuesday, October 13 with limited access to e-mail. If you need immediate assistance, please contact Pat Grimes at 202-647-9022. Andrew J. Shapiro Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs Department of State 2201 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20520','Out of Office AutoReply:I will be out of the office until Tuesday, October 13 with limited access to e-mail. If you need immediate assistance, please contact Pat Grimes at 202-647-9022. Andrew J. Shapiro Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs Department of State 2201 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20520'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Assistant_Secretary_of_State_for_South_and_Central_Asian_Affairs',1,1,'2148 - C05762825.txt','Nominations TodayFyi FYI The following were nominated today: Daniel Benjamin, Coordinator for Counterterrorism, with rank of Ambassador at Large Robert Blake, Assistant Secretary for South Asian Affairs Kurt Campbell, Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs 13','Nominations TodayFyi FYI The following were nominated today: Daniel Benjamin, Coordinator for Counterterrorism, with rank of Ambassador at Large Robert Blake, Assistant Secretary for South Asian Affairs Kurt Campbell, Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs 13'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Assistant_Secretary_of_State_for_Western_Hemisphere_Affairs',2,1,'2709 - C05764301.txt','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Assistant_Secretary_of_State_for_Western_Hemisphere_Affairs',2,1,'363 - C05758512.txt','Announcements Today: Otero, Valenzuela, and VerveerFyi This afternoon the White House will announce its intent to nominate the following candidates: 1) Maria Otero ? Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs 2) Arturo Valenzuela - Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs 3) Phil Verveer - U.S. Coordinator for International Communication and Information Policy','Announcements Today: Otero, Valenzuela, and VerveerFyi This afternoon the White House will announce its intent to nominate the following candidates: 1) Maria Otero ? Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs 2) Arturo Valenzuela - Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs 3) Phil Verveer - U.S. Coordinator for International Communication and Information Policy'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Associated_Equipment_Company',1,1,'1341 - C05760757.txt','S Polar Speech April 6Already did that. Remind me to discuss with you. cdm Dear Megan, First, thanks for producing a terrific speech for the Secretary. Aclo_ha one question. 1','S Polar Speech April 6Already did that. Remind me to discuss with you. cdm Dear Megan, First, thanks for producing a terrific speech for the Secretary. Aclo_ha one question. 1'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Associated_Press',13,1,'1248 - C05760568.txt','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an ask-the-secretary column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to text the secretary. (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals, said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an \"ask-the-secretary\" column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to \"text the secretary.\" (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) \"New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals,\" said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Associated_Press',13,1,'1698 - C05761689.txt','FyiBy MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) ? Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will soon announce that gay American diplomats will be given benefits similar to those that their heterosexual counterparts enjoy, U.S. officials said Saturday. In a notice to be sent soon to State Department employees, Clinton says regulations that denied same-sex couples and their families the same rights and privileges that straight diplomats enjoyed are unfair and must end, as they harm U.S. diplomacy. Providing training, medical care and other benefits to domestic partners promote the cohesiveness, safety and effectiveness of our posts abroad, she says in the message, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press. It will also help the department attract and retain personnel in a competitive environment where domestic partner benefits and allowances are increasingly the norm for world-class employers, she says. At bottom, the department will provide these benefits for both opposite-sex and same-sex domestic partners because it is the right thing to do, Clinton says. Among the benefits that will now be granted gay diplomats: the right of domestic partners to hold diplomatic passports, government-paid travel for their partners and families to and from foreign posts, and the use of U.S. medical facilities abroad. In addition, gay diplomats\' families will now be eligible for U.S. government emergency evacuations and training courses at the Foreign Service Institute, the message says. The announcement, expected this week, was provided to the AP by a State Department official who is a member of the Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies organization. Two department officials not affiliated with the organization confirmed its accuracy. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publically about the changes.','FyiBy MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) ? Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will soon announce that gay American diplomats will be given benefits similar to those that their heterosexual counterparts enjoy, U.S. officials said Saturday. In a notice to be sent soon to State Department employees, Clinton says regulations that denied same-sex couples and their families the same rights and privileges that straight diplomats enjoyed are \"unfair and must end,\" as they harm U.S. diplomacy. \"Providing training, medical care and other benefits to domestic partners promote the cohesiveness, safety and effectiveness of our posts abroad,\" she says in the message, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press. \"It will also help the department attract and retain personnel in a competitive environment where domestic partner benefits and allowances are increasingly the norm for world-class employers,\" she says. \"At bottom, the department will provide these benefits for both opposite-sex and same-sex domestic partners because it is the right thing to do,\" Clinton says. Among the benefits that will now be granted gay diplomats: the right of domestic partners to hold diplomatic passports, government-paid travel for their partners and families to and from foreign posts, and the use of U.S. medical facilities abroad. In addition, gay diplomats\' families will now be eligible for U.S. government emergency evacuations and training courses at the Foreign Service Institute, the message says. The announcement, expected this week, was provided to the AP by a State Department official who is a member of the Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies organization. Two department officials not affiliated with the organization confirmed its accuracy. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publically about the changes.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Associated_Press',13,1,'1920 - C05762452.txt','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings; as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Associated_Press',13,1,'1921 - C05762454.txt','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated; I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Associated_Press',13,1,'214 - C05739811.txt','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him. Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program. Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this pattern. When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community, she said. I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers, she added.','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said \"some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him.\" Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: \"As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program.\" Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, \"The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this\" pattern. \"When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community,\" she said. \"I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers,\" she added.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Associated_Press',13,1,'2342 - C05763204.txt','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests. The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were afraid to sleep in their own homes. After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: \"Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests.\" The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were \"afraid to sleep in their own homes.\" After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Associated_Press',13,1,'2504 - C05763901.txt','AP/NKReport: North Korea willing to hold talks with US AP By KWANG-TAE KIM Associated Press Sat Jul 25, 4:51 am ET SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has indicated its interest in holding direct talks with the United States, a news report said, after the two sides traded barbs over Pyongyang\'s nuclear weapons programs at a security forum. We are not against a dialogue. We are not against any negotiation for the issues of common concern, Japan\'s Kyodo news agency quoted North Korean ambassador to the United Nations Sin Son Ho as saying Friday. But the ambassador, speaking in New York, dismissed the possibility of a return to stalled nuclear negotiations involving the two Koreas, the U.S., Japan, China and Russia, saying the six-party talks are gone forever. The U.S. has offered to hold talks with the North within the six-nation process if it returns to the negotiating table and takes irreversible steps for denuclearization. Last weekend, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell indicated that the chances for direct talks between North Korea and the U.S. were slim. Our bilateral negotiations are between the U.S. and South Korea about our collective approach to the North, Campbell told reporters in Seoul. Sin said the five other parties to the nuclear talks cheated North Korea, accusing them of not implementing what they had agreed under a disarmament-for-aid deal. No more details were given in the Kyodo report. Sin was not available for comment Saturday. The North Korean mission to the U.N. declined to comment. North Korea quit the nuclear talks in April to protest a U.N. statement condemning a rocket launch. North Korea insisted it sent a satellite into orbit, while the U.S. and its allies said it was actually a long-range missile test. North Korea conducted its second nuclear test in May and a barrage of missile tests in July, drawing international condemnation and new U.N. sanctions. U.S. and Chinese officials are expected to discuss North Korea\'s nuclear programs and other regional security issues at a strategic dialogue next week in Washington. North Korea will be a significant topic, but obviously one among many, State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said Friday in Washington. The U.S. and North Korea engaged in a sharp war of words earlier this week over U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s recent comment likening the regime in Pyongyang to small children demanding attention. At a regional security conference in Thailand, Clinton also said the North has no friends left. North Korea\'s Foreign Ministry described her Thursday as a funny lady who sometimes looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping. 298','AP/NKReport: North Korea willing to hold talks with US AP By KWANG-TAE KIM Associated Press Sat Jul 25, 4:51 am ET SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has indicated its interest in holding direct talks with the United States, a news report said, after the two sides traded barbs over Pyongyang\'s nuclear weapons programs at a security forum. \"We are not against a dialogue. We are not against any negotiation for the issues of common concern,\" Japan\'s Kyodo news agency quoted North Korean ambassador to the United Nations Sin Son Ho as saying Friday. But the ambassador, speaking in New York, dismissed the possibility of a return to stalled nuclear negotiations involving the two Koreas, the U.S., Japan, China and Russia, saying \"the six-party talks are gone forever.\" The U.S. has offered to hold talks with the North within the six-nation process if it returns to the negotiating table and takes irreversible steps for denuclearization. Last weekend, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell indicated that the chances for direct talks between North Korea and the U.S. were slim. \"Our bilateral negotiations are between the U.S. and South Korea about our collective approach\" to the North, Campbell told reporters in Seoul. Sin said the five other parties to the nuclear talks \"cheated\" North Korea, accusing them of not implementing what they had agreed under a disarmament-for-aid deal. No more details were given in the Kyodo report. Sin was not available for comment Saturday. The North Korean mission to the U.N. declined to comment. North Korea quit the nuclear talks in April to protest a U.N. statement condemning a rocket launch. North Korea insisted it sent a satellite into orbit, while the U.S. and its allies said it was actually a long-range missile test. North Korea conducted its second nuclear test in May and a barrage of missile tests in July, drawing international condemnation and new U.N. sanctions. U.S. and Chinese officials are expected to discuss North Korea\'s nuclear programs and other regional security issues at a strategic dialogue next week in Washington. \"North Korea will be a significant topic, but obviously one among many,\" State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said Friday in Washington. The U.S. and North Korea engaged in a sharp war of words earlier this week over U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s recent comment likening the regime in Pyongyang to \"small children\" demanding attention. At a regional security conference in Thailand, Clinton also said the North \"has no friends left.\" North Korea\'s Foreign Ministry described her Thursday as \"a funny lady\" who sometimes \"looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping.\" 298'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Associated_Press',13,1,'2595 - C05764092.txt','Low turnout seen in Afghan election 26 killedLow turnout seen in Afghan election 26 killed KABUL (AP) Millions of Afghans defied threats Thursday to cast ballots in the country\'s second national elections since Taliban rule, but turnout appeared weaker this time because of continuing violence, fear and disenchantment. In much of the Taliban\'s southern strongholds, many people did not dare to vote, bolstering the hopes of President Hamid Karzai\'s chief rival. At least 26 people were killed in election-related violence, fewer than had been feared. Officials began counting millions of ballots as soon as the polls closed at 5 p.m. after a one-hour extension. First preliminary results weren\'t expected for several days, and some major candidates were already alleging fraud. A top election official, Zekria Barakzai, told The Associated Press that he estimated 40 to 50 percent of the country\'s 15 million registered voters cast ballots far lower than the 70 percent who voted in the presidential election in 2004. Andrea &keg Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','Low turnout seen in Afghan election; 26 killedLow turnout seen in Afghan election; 26 killed KABUL (AP) Millions of Afghans defied threats Thursday to cast ballots in the country\'s second national elections since Taliban rule, but turnout appeared weaker this time because of continuing violence, fear and disenchantment. In much of the Taliban\'s southern strongholds, many people did not dare to vote, bolstering the hopes of President Hamid Karzai\'s chief rival. At least 26 people were killed in election-related violence, fewer than had been feared. Officials began counting millions of ballots as soon as the polls closed at 5 p.m. after a one-hour extension. First preliminary results weren\'t expected for several days, and some major candidates were already alleging fraud. A top election official, Zekria Barakzai, told The Associated Press that he estimated 40 to 50 percent of the country\'s 15 million registered voters cast ballots far lower than the 70 percent who voted in the presidential election in 2004. Andrea &keg Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Associated_Press',13,1,'3219 - C05765650.txt','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred smart power foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as ridiculous, a nightmare, and frustrating beyond words. $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred \"smart power\" foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as \"ridiculous,\" \"a nightmare,\" and \"frustrating beyond words.\" $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Associated_Press',13,1,'3366 - C05765904.txt','Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Juanes\' wife gives birth to son inJuanes\' wife gives birth to son in Miami Not sure why jim mcgovern wants you to know this but fyi Miami http://vvvvw.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i0gPtcVQYpRav9SbVPG3q59ImvpgD9AN67501 Jim tells me the Secretary likes to be aware of such things - in case you haven\'t already heard - FYI - Cindy Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 4','Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Juanes\' wife gives birth to son inJuanes\' wife gives birth to son in Miami Not sure why jim mcgovern wants you to know this but fyi Miami http://vvvvw.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i0gPtcVQYpRav9SbVPG3q59ImvpgD9AN67501 Jim tells me the Secretary likes to be aware of such things - in case you haven\'t already heard - FYI - Cindy Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 4'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Associated_Press',13,1,'3647 - C05766463.txt','IG report press coverageMaura: This has really been great work. Thanks for keeping everyone focused and organized and together during the storm, especially after Miller left, and for providing the leadership to start implementing the changes before the report was done to create such a good outcome. In short ? thanks for stepping up and being you. Help is on the way though she likely won\'t be confirmed for a bit but you\'ve done such a great job as Acting through this process that it will be a piece of cake to stand on your head until the A/S arrives. cdm I am happy to report that thus far the press on the IG report has been as good as I could have hoped. Last night CNN.com and two PA papers (Phili Inquirer and Times Tribune) did quick same day stories. CNN.com did a surprisingly mild piece and used an old 1 3.1 quote. Today the AP ran a story after interviewing me and it turned out well ?focus on importance of the program, steps we have/will take, and acknowledgement that problems needed fixing. Sen. Casey also put out a press release giving the Department credit for taking action adding that more action is needed and he is encouraged by the new leadership of U/S McHale (that made me a little sad dog, but not enough to dampen my huge relief that this is so boring to everyone!). State Dept IG: Exchange programs need closer watch Oct 23 04:27 PM US/Eastern By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Writer SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) - The nation\'s foreign exchange student programs need better federal oversight, the State Department\'s internal watchdog concludes in a new report following a scandal in which students were placed in shoddy homes in Pennsylvania. Acting Inspector General Harold Geisel said in the report, released this week, the department\'s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has largely abdicated its responsibility to ensure the well-being of thousands of exchange students who come to the United States each year. Instead, the sponsoring organizations themselves have been left to monitor their own programs and self-report problems to federal regulators, the report said. There are insufficient dedicated resources at ECA to conduct effective oversight of youth exchange programs, the report said.','IG report press coverageMaura: This has really been great work. Thanks for keeping everyone focused and organized and together during the storm, especially after Miller left, and for providing the leadership to start implementing the changes before the report was done to create such a good outcome. In short ? thanks for stepping up and being you. Help is on the way though she likely won\'t be confirmed for a bit but you\'ve done such a great job as Acting through this process that it will be a piece of cake to stand on your head until the A/S arrives. cdm I am happy to report that thus far the press on the IG report has been as good as I could have hoped. Last night CNN.com and two PA papers (Phili Inquirer and Times Tribune) did quick same day stories. CNN.com did a surprisingly mild piece and used an old 1 3.1 quote. Today the AP ran a story after interviewing me and it turned out well ?focus on importance of the program, steps we have/will take, and acknowledgement that problems needed fixing. Sen. Casey also put out a press release giving the Department credit for taking action adding that more action is needed and he is encouraged \"by the new leadership of U/S McHale\" (that made me a little sad dog, but not enough to dampen my huge relief that this is so boring to everyone!). State Dept IG: Exchange programs need closer watch Oct 23 04:27 PM US/Eastern By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Writer SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) - The nation\'s foreign exchange student programs need better federal oversight, the State Department\'s internal watchdog concludes in a new report following a scandal in which students were placed in shoddy homes in Pennsylvania. Acting Inspector General Harold Geisel said in the report, released this week, the department\'s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has largely abdicated its responsibility to ensure the well-being of thousands of exchange students who come to the United States each year. Instead, the sponsoring organizations themselves have been left to monitor their own programs and self-report problems to federal regulators, the report said. \"There are insufficient dedicated resources at ECA to conduct effective oversight of youth exchange programs,\" the report said.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Associated_Press',13,1,'3681 - C05766540.txt','(AP) US Congress Party SwitchWASHINGTON - Senior House aides say freshman Democratic lawmaker Parker Griffith of Alabama is switching to the Republican Party. Griffith was narrowly elected last year from a region of northern Alabama that includes Huntsville and Decatur. President Barack Obama lost the district badly to Republican John McCain. Griffith is a radiation oncologist. His switch comes as Congress is trying to pass a much-contested health care bill. Democrats will still control the House by a substantial margin.','(AP) US Congress Party SwitchWASHINGTON - Senior House aides say freshman Democratic lawmaker Parker Griffith of Alabama is switching to the Republican Party. Griffith was narrowly elected last year from a region of northern Alabama that includes Huntsville and Decatur. President Barack Obama lost the district badly to Republican John McCain. Griffith is a radiation oncologist. His switch comes as Congress is trying to pass a much-contested health care bill. Democrats will still control the House by a substantial margin.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Associated_Press',13,1,'3738 - C05766648.txt','(AP) Haiti PM: U.S. Baptists knew removing kids was wrongfyi PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) - Haiti\'s prime minister says it\'s clear to him that the 10 U.S. Baptists who tried to take 33 Haitian children out of the quake-ravaged country knew what they were doing was wrong. Prime Minister Max Bellerive also tells The Associated Press his country is open to having the Americans tried in the United States. Bellerive says some of the children have parents who are alive. The government is attempting to locate them. He says a judicial system needs to determine whether the Americans were acting in good faith, as they claim, or are child traffickers. The Americans are mostly from Idaho. They have been held since being arrested January 29 trying to enter the Dominican Republic with the children. Justin Deyo S/ES-0 Operations Specialist 202-647-1512','(AP) Haiti PM: U.S. Baptists knew removing kids was wrongfyi PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) - Haiti\'s prime minister says it\'s clear to him that the 10 U.S. Baptists who tried to take 33 Haitian children out of the quake-ravaged country \"knew what they were doing was wrong.\" Prime Minister Max Bellerive also tells The Associated Press his country is open to having the Americans tried in the United States. Bellerive says some of the children have parents who are alive. The government is attempting to locate them. He says a judicial system needs to determine whether the Americans were acting in good faith, as they claim, or are child traffickers. The Americans are mostly from Idaho. They have been held since being arrested January 29 trying to enter the Dominican Republic with the children. Justin Deyo S/ES-0 Operations Specialist 202-647-1512'),(18.643824295266576,6.214608098422191,2500,'Associated_state',5,3,'1551 - C05761352.txt','Only Palau & Israel vote w/US in UNAs I have said repeatedly, I do not want to see Palau shortchanged. I do not know whether this assessment is accurate, so can I pls get an update and recommendation about to take care of this? Wed., Palau was one of only two UN General Assembly members to vote with the US against a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo of Cuba (Israel was the other). Even the two other states in free association with the US. did not support the US position. Important officials in Palau wanted to abstain because of the drastic cut in U.S. assistance that Alcy Frelick has insisted on but Pres. Toribiong decided to stick with the US. The proposal to cut the small amount of assistance that Palau is receiving is ironic in light of the substantial increase in assistance pledged to the two other freely associated states just a few years ago. It is also misinformed and misguided. Jeff Palau defies world opinion in Cuba vote <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdesktop &ct=ga&cd=i8z1qUu1xHM&usg=AFQjCNG4DPscjT80Ygf4nMu_qIYFIJrn4A> Radio Australia News Palau has joined the United States and Israel in voting against a United Nations resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba.... See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdes ktop&h1=en> http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm?desktop','Only Palau & Israel vote w/US in UNAs I have said repeatedly, I do not want to see Palau shortchanged. I do not know whether this assessment is accurate, so can I pls get an update and recommendation about to take care of this? Wed., Palau was one of only two UN General Assembly members to vote with the US against a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo of Cuba (Israel was the other). Even the two other states in free association with the US. did not support the US position. Important officials in Palau wanted to abstain because of the drastic cut in U.S. assistance that Alcy Frelick has insisted on but Pres. Toribiong decided to stick with the US. The proposal to cut the small amount of assistance that Palau is receiving is ironic in light of the substantial increase in assistance pledged to the two other freely associated states just a few years ago. It is also misinformed and misguided. Jeff Palau defies world opinion in Cuba vote <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdesktop &ct=ga&cd=i8z1qUu1xHM&usg=AFQjCNG4DPscjT80Ygf4nMu_qIYFIJrn4A> Radio Australia News Palau has joined the United States and Israel in voting against a United Nations resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba.... See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdes ktop&h1=en> http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm?desktop'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Associated_state',5,1,'2089 - C05762747.txt','Palau offended by US positionsBelow is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self-sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. Jeff Jeffrey L. Farrow 202-343-2905 o','Palau offended by US positionsBelow is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self-sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. Jeff Jeffrey L. Farrow 202-343-2905 o'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Associated_state',5,1,'2167 - C05762855.txt','Palau offended by US positionsYou\'ll be happy to know that Jack and I have been working this weekend on behalf of our good friends in Palau. They will be getting new numbers in the next round of negotiations. I will stay on top of it, though no matter what I don\'t think they will be 100 percent satisfied. Jake---Pls review, do some recon outreach and advise what, if anything, we should do. Thx. H Below is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self- sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. 174','Palau offended by US positionsYou\'ll be happy to know that Jack and I have been working this weekend on behalf of our good friends in Palau. They will be getting new numbers in the next round of negotiations. I will stay on top of it, though no matter what I don\'t think they will be 100 percent satisfied. Jake---Pls review, do some recon outreach and advise what, if anything, we should do. Thx. H Below is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self- sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. 174'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Associated_state',5,1,'2468 - C05763802.txt','Palau offended by US positionsI\'ll call him this week. I think we have this largely sorted. Jeff and I go back to Puerto Rico and Guam in the primaries. Thx for sending. I\'ve forwarded to Jake Sullivan in my office to follow up. Below is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self- sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. . Jeff ? 268','Palau offended by US positionsI\'ll call him this week. I think we have this largely sorted. Jeff and I go back to Puerto Rico and Guam in the primaries. Thx for sending. I\'ve forwarded to Jake Sullivan in my office to follow up. Below is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self- sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. . Jeff ? 268'),(12.429216196844383,6.214608098422191,2500,'Associated_state',5,2,'2472 - C05763809.txt','Palau release on free association meetingBelow is Palau\'s statement on the recent meeting in the required free association review. The fourth is the key paragraph. Jake, I\'ll call. Jeff 202-343-2905 o, A Compact of Free Association replaced the United States administration of Palau, islands which the U.S. took in war and subsequently administered for the United Nations. The Compact, which was signed in 1986 and took effect October 1, 1994, includes provisions of various duration. Some are to last at least 50 years, including full U.S. military authority -- although the power of the U.S. to deny access to Palau and its extensive waters by the military of any other nation is to continue in perpetuity. The amounts and types of U.S. budgetary and programmatic assistance to Palau under the Compact are specified for 15 years, but the Compact requires reviews of its terms and the entire relationship on its 15th, 30th, and 40th anniversaries. The reviews are to consider the operating requirements of the Government of Palau and the islands\' development. The Compact also commits the U.S. to acting on the findings and to promoting Palau\'s long-term economic development. A Palauan delegation that included Vice President Kerai Mariur, Chief Representative for Compact Review Joshua Koshiba, Minister of Health Dr. Stevenson J. Kuartei, Palau Community College President Dr. Patrick Tellei, Ambassador to the U.S. Hersey Kyota, Representative to the United Nations Stuart Beck, and their consultants met in Honolulu on July 8-9 in connection with the 15th Anniversary Review with an American delegation that included Department of State Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands Affairs Alcy Frelick, the head of the US Delegation, and representatives of the Departments of the Interior and Defense and the Weather and Postal Services. The U.S. delegation made positive statements on a few matters and agreed to discuss some others further. A number of the U.S. delegation\'s statements, however, evidenced a need for greater study by some U.S. officials of the intent as well as the letter of the Compact, the relationship as a whole, Palau\'s economic situation and fiscal responsibility commitments, and Palau\'s contributions to the U.S. and to international harmony -- including sacrifice by Palauans in the U.S. military, the UN international peacekeeping force and Palau\'s strategic location and posture, and Palau\'s positions in the U.N. Palau is grateful for its partnership with the U.S. and wants to continue in the association as called for by the Compact, deepen the relationship, and develop its capacities as a freely associated state. It appreciates the more positive expressions of U.S. Secretaries of State Clinton and of the Interior Salazar and congressional leaders of both political parties. Palau fully trusts that reflection will result in an approach to the relationship consistent with the Compact and to positions befitting the great nation that is the United States. Recognizing that the questions of the association are relatively small and unique for the Government of the U.S. and that the U.S. faces many and extraordinary challenges at this time, Palau understands why more deliberation by U.S. officials can be needed. Because of this, because of the confidence that it has in the United States, and because it would not be productive to elaborate with others on the conversations at this stage, Palau\'s representatives are confining additional comment to official communications. B6','Palau release on free association meetingBelow is Palau\'s statement on the recent meeting in the required free association review. The fourth is the key paragraph. Jake, I\'ll call. Jeff 202-343-2905 o, A Compact of Free Association replaced the United States administration of Palau, islands which the U.S. took in war and subsequently administered for the United Nations. The Compact, which was signed in 1986 and took effect October 1, 1994, includes provisions of various duration. Some are to last at least 50 years, including full U.S. military authority -- although the power of the U.S. to deny access to Palau and its extensive waters by the military of any other nation is to continue in perpetuity. The amounts and types of U.S. budgetary and programmatic assistance to Palau under the Compact are specified for 15 years, but the Compact requires reviews of its terms and the entire relationship on its 15th, 30th, and 40th anniversaries. The reviews are to consider the operating requirements of the Government of Palau and the islands\' development. The Compact also commits the U.S. to acting on the findings and to promoting Palau\'s long-term economic development. A Palauan delegation that included Vice President Kerai Mariur, Chief Representative for Compact Review Joshua Koshiba, Minister of Health Dr. Stevenson J. Kuartei, Palau Community College President Dr. Patrick Tellei, Ambassador to the U.S. Hersey Kyota, Representative to the United Nations Stuart Beck, and their consultants met in Honolulu on July 8-9 in connection with the 15th Anniversary Review with an American delegation that included Department of State Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands Affairs Alcy Frelick, the head of the US Delegation, and representatives of the Departments of the Interior and Defense and the Weather and Postal Services. The U.S. delegation made positive statements on a few matters and agreed to discuss some others further. A number of the U.S. delegation\'s statements, however, evidenced a need for greater study by some U.S. officials of the intent as well as the letter of the Compact, the relationship as a whole, Palau\'s economic situation and fiscal responsibility commitments, and Palau\'s contributions to the U.S. and to international harmony -- including sacrifice by Palauans in the U.S. military, the UN international peacekeeping force and Palau\'s strategic location and posture, and Palau\'s positions in the U.N. Palau is grateful for its partnership with the U.S. and wants to continue in the association as called for by the Compact, deepen the relationship, and develop its capacities as a freely associated state. It appreciates the more positive expressions of U.S. Secretaries of State Clinton and of the Interior Salazar and congressional leaders of both political parties. Palau fully trusts that reflection will result in an approach to the relationship consistent with the Compact and to positions befitting the great nation that is the United States. Recognizing that the questions of the association are relatively small and unique for the Government of the U.S. and that the U.S. faces many and extraordinary challenges at this time, Palau understands why more deliberation by U.S. officials can be needed. Because of this, because of the confidence that it has in the United States, and because it would not be productive to elaborate with others on the conversations at this stage, Palau\'s representatives are confining additional comment to official communications. B6'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Association_football_positions',2,1,'1903 - C05762423.txt','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks. Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting God is Great, mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, \"I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks.\" Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting \"God is Great,\" mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Association_football_positions',2,1,'2545 - C05763994.txt','ColumbiaI\'m checking and will get right back to you. Will the DCA team be in Columbia in early August? I thought we had set that up but heard today they might not get there until September. What\'s the plan? 141','ColumbiaI\'m checking and will get right back to you. Will the DCA team be in Columbia in early August? I thought we had set that up but heard today they might not get there until September. What\'s the plan? 141'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Association_of_Southeast_Asian_Nations',2,1,'1025 - C05760240.txt','ThaiYes--I will do. Oops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000','ThaiYes--I will do. Oops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers; acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles; and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Association_of_Southeast_Asian_Nations',2,1,'2812 - C05764524.txt','ThaiOops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000','ThaiOops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers; acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles; and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Association_of_the_United_States_Army',1,1,'2907 - C05764670.txt','Age discrim suitFYI B6 This is what we know: Bloomberg News contacted the Department\'s press office on Friday afternoon about an age discrimination suit that was supposedly filed on Friday in the federal district court for DC. We do not yet have a copy of the complaint and we do not know as yet whether the US Attorney\'s Office has in fact been served (an AUSA contact of ours did confirm that a complaint was filed with the clerk of the court). The details are also sketchy, but the complaint was apparently filed by an FSO. According to the inquiry that came in from the press office, apparently alleges that she was the top pick for a position at our Embassy in Algiers, but that she was denied the position by HR because of her age. This complaint was filed directly in district court neither S/OCR nor our office have any record of an administrative complaint being filed. Our usual practice is not to comment publicly about matters in litigation. If a complaint has in fact been filed, we should have it sometime tomorrow, and can send you an info memo with more details. But this is all we know right now. Harold On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 4:26 PM, Mills, Cheryl D <MillsCD@state.gov> wrote: Can you give me more info on the suit filed against the dept and secretary re age discrim? Thx Harold Hon *u Koh','Age discrim suitFYI B6 This is what we know: Bloomberg News contacted the Department\'s press office on Friday afternoon about an age discrimination suit that was supposedly filed on Friday in the federal district court for DC. We do not yet have a copy of the complaint and we do not know as yet whether the US Attorney\'s Office has in fact been served (an AUSA contact of ours did confirm that a complaint was filed with the clerk of the court). The details are also sketchy, but the complaint was apparently filed by an FSO. According to the inquiry that came in from the press office, apparently alleges that she was the top pick for a position at our Embassy in Algiers, but that she was denied the position by HR because of her age. This complaint was filed directly in district court; neither S/OCR nor our office have any record of an administrative complaint being filed. Our usual practice is not to comment publicly about matters in litigation. If a complaint has in fact been filed, we should have it sometime tomorrow, and can send you an info memo with more details. But this is all we know right now. Harold On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 4:26 PM, Mills, Cheryl D <MillsCD@state.gov> wrote: Can you give me more info on the suit filed against the dept and secretary re age discrim? Thx Harold Hon *u Koh'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Asunción',1,1,'2847 - C05764568.txt','Col DCA letterAttachments: Demarche-letter Prior to Aug 28 UNASUR Summit 8-21-09.doc Attached and enclosed below is the demarche and letter that went out, reflecting your comments. SUBJECT: DEMARCHE/LETTER PRIOR TO AUGUST 28 UNASUR SUMMIT REF: A. STATE 86734 B. STATE 82581 1.(SBU) This is an action request, see paras 4 - 6. 2.(SBU) On August 14, the USG and Colombian government provisionally agreed ad referendum to the text of a bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) (septel). We expect the final agreement may be signed in Bogota in about a month, following a final review by both sides. As noted in reftels, the DCA would permit the United States access to several Colombian military bases and facilitate effective bilateral cooperation on security matters in Colombia. It would not/not authorize establishment of any U.S. bases or ports, nor would it result in an overall increase in the number of U.S. military personnel or U.S.-citizen civilian contractors in Colombia. 3.(SBU) On August 18, the Secretary and Colombian FM Jaime Bermudez met in Washington to discuss the DCA, including the importance of coordinating our public affairs and diplomatic strategies (septel to follow). There is some concern that the upcoming Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) summit would become a regional referendum on the DCA. Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will attend the summit provided that a full range of regional security matters can be discussed, not just the DCA. In this context, we are reaching out to selected UNASUR members to ask that they raise other regional security issues beyond the DCA. 4. (SBU) Action requested for Santiago, Asuncion, and Lima: that you find an opportunity prior to the August 28 summit to raise the importance of discussing the full range of regional security topics during the summit, and not merely the DCA, with appropriate high levels of host government. 265','Col DCA letterAttachments: Demarche-letter Prior to Aug 28 UNASUR Summit 8-21-09.doc Attached and enclosed below is the demarche and letter that went out, reflecting your comments. SUBJECT: DEMARCHE/LETTER PRIOR TO AUGUST 28 UNASUR SUMMIT REF: A. STATE 86734 B. STATE 82581 1.(SBU) This is an action request, see paras 4 - 6. 2.(SBU) On August 14, the USG and Colombian government provisionally agreed ad referendum to the text of a bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) (septel). We expect the final agreement may be signed in Bogota in about a month, following a final review by both sides. As noted in reftels, the DCA would permit the United States access to several Colombian military bases and facilitate effective bilateral cooperation on security matters in Colombia. It would not/not authorize establishment of any U.S. bases or ports, nor would it result in an overall increase in the number of U.S. military personnel or U.S.-citizen civilian contractors in Colombia. 3.(SBU) On August 18, the Secretary and Colombian FM Jaime Bermudez met in Washington to discuss the DCA, including the importance of coordinating our public affairs and diplomatic strategies (septel to follow). There is some concern that the upcoming Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) summit would become a regional referendum on the DCA. Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will attend the summit provided that a full range of regional security matters can be discussed, not just the DCA. In this context, we are reaching out to selected UNASUR members to ask that they raise other regional security issues beyond the DCA. 4. (SBU) Action requested for Santiago, Asuncion, and Lima: that you find an opportunity prior to the August 28 summit to raise the importance of discussing the full range of regional security topics during the summit, and not merely the DCA, with appropriate high levels of host government. 265'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Aswan',1,1,'262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'As_Day_Follows_Night',1,1,'240 - C05739841.txt','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was soft on communism, and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public, they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY; Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was \"soft on communism,\" and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. \"Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public,\" they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'As_I_Lay_Dying_(band)',1,1,'210 - C05739805.txt','Fvv: WS3: Hillary and Libya WSJ: Hillary and LibyaHillary and Libya November 16. 2012 Wall Street Journal David Petraeus told Congress Friday in closed hearings that the CIA believed from the start that the September 1 attacks on the U_S. consulate in Benghazi o,,ere by terrorists. That leaves one VIP xvho\'S snil missing from Congressional serAny: Hillary Clinton. GOP Congressman Peter Kin!! said Mr. Petracits`s testimony differed from what the former CIA director told Congress itnim2diately after the attacks. Mr. King also said Mr. Petraeus said that the CIA\'s orig.inal talking poii t. on the attacks were cditt.d. The. 21t.,::\'red version beealrie the basis \'.or U.N., Ambassador Susan Rice\'s misieading and now infamotis comm<iints hiamino the aitacks on a YouTube video. Both that discrepancy aild the :Sate of the altered talking points need further digt:iing. especially if Ms. Rice is nominated to be the next Secretary of State. But Mr. Petraeus wasn\'t responsible for lax consulate security or the U.S, policy that led to the Libya debacle. That\'s Mrs, Clinton\'s bailiwick. Last month in interviews from deepest Peru_ the Secretary of State said 1 take . . responstbility for Benghazi.','Fvv: WS3: Hillary and Libya WSJ: Hillary and LibyaHillary and Libya November 16. 2012 Wall Street Journal David Petraeus told Congress Friday in closed hearings that the CIA believed from the start that the September 1 attacks on the U_S. consulate in Benghazi o,,ere by terrorists. That leaves one VIP xvho\'S snil missing from Congressional serAny: Hillary Clinton. GOP Congressman Peter Kin!! said Mr. Petracits`s testimony differed from what the former CIA director told Congress itnim2diately after the attacks. Mr. King also said Mr. Petraeus said that the CIA\'s orig.inal talking poii t. on the attacks were cditt.d. The. 21t.,::\'red version beealrie the basis \'.or U.N., Ambassador Susan Rice\'s misieading and now infamotis comm<iints hiamino the aitacks on a YouTube video. Both that discrepancy aild the :Sate of the altered talking points need further digt:iing. especially if Ms. Rice is nominated to be the next Secretary of State. But Mr. Petraeus wasn\'t responsible for lax consulate security or the U.S, policy that led to the Libya debacle. That\'s Mrs, Clinton\'s bailiwick. Last month in interviews from deepest Peru_ the Secretary of State said \"1 take . . responstbility\" for Benghazi.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'As_the_Palaces_Burn',1,1,'2585 - C05764077.txt','Sri Lanka> I\'m not sure who\'s recommending what to you, I\'m just coming into this > at the 11th hour and not sure of the facts Sent from my mobile device','Sri Lanka> I\'m not sure who\'s recommending what to you, I\'m just coming into this > at the 11th hour and not sure of the facts Sent from my mobile device'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'1117 - C05760369.txt','Death of Johnnie Mae Walker Spargo 11.8.09Pls do letter to Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T From: Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:54:03 -0500 See para 7. HRC is bound to know national org I think, also good friend of and still works for the From:','Death of Johnnie Mae Walker Spargo 11.8.09Pls do letter to Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T From: Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:54:03 -0500 See para 7. HRC is bound to know national org I think, also good friend of and still works for the From:'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'1352 - C05760777.txt','Can you talk?Tried you through ops I\'m in the car on the way home. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Can you talk?Tried you through ops I\'m in the car on the way home. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'1369 - C05760810.txt','Happy Easter!Happy easter to you! We just finished one hunt at the domenici clan and headed to my mother\'s so will try you after 830pm. Cdm Did you junt for eggs? If you have time to talk, let me know. I\'m in the car now so I\'d have to call you. I\'ll be home in an hour. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Happy Easter!Happy easter to you! We just finished one hunt at the domenici clan and headed to my mother\'s so will try you after 830pm. Cdm Did you junt for eggs? If you have time to talk, let me know. I\'m in the car now so I\'d have to call you. I\'ll be home in an hour. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'1505 - C05761284.txt','Heads upreally liked Fyi. Any reaction? Hillary, Hope this helps. Lisa Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Heads upreally liked Fyi. Any reaction? Hillary, Hope this helps. Lisa Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'1552 - C05761355.txt','Any news?K - nothing to report except on cos retreat - interesting cony, discussion of reform agenda which I want to download to jack, polling and appearance by bho. Think I want to have messina come over to give ypu polling pres on what connects bho to people and his success and why they care about certain things. I\'m getting ready to leave Iraq but will be available later tonight if you want to talk. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Any news?K - nothing to report except on cos retreat - interesting cony, discussion of reform agenda which I want to download to jack, polling and appearance by bho. Think I want to have messina come over to give ypu polling pres on what connects bho to people and his success and why they care about certain things. I\'m getting ready to leave Iraq but will be available later tonight if you want to talk. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'1589 - C05761424.txt','Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- its leaking out (see Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see email I recieved below)email I recieved below) Fyi *I/0e rs* Heads up -- A friend just sent this to me. Does anyone have any intel? This is a huge step and kudos to Sec. Clinton for expending the political capital to be the first federal agency to do this! FYI. Berman just spoke about it. ?Enact two items sought by the Foreign Service: elimination of a rule that inadvertently reduces the pay of officers serving overseas by as much as 20 percent, and extension to same-sex partners of the benefits given to spouses and their families, such as access to U.S. health care and moving expenses. This last provision is likely to provoke GOP objections. I don\'t have the source my friend used, but hopefully some of you might. If this is true (which I hope it is), we have to start gearing up for the battle to support her now! Yours in the struggle for equality, + Phil* Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w:212.949.5800 m: --001636c5a8d1a9d288046a5af203-- Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- its leaking out (see Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see email I recieved below)email I recieved below) Fyi *I/0e rs* Heads up -- A friend just sent this to me. Does anyone have any intel? This is a huge step and kudos to Sec. Clinton for expending the political capital to be the first federal agency to do this! FYI. Berman just spoke about it. ?Enact two items sought by the Foreign Service: elimination of a rule that inadvertently reduces the pay of officers serving overseas by as much as 20 percent, and extension to same-sex partners of the benefits given to spouses and their families, such as access to U.S. health care and moving expenses. This last provision is likely to provoke GOP objections. I don\'t have the source my friend used, but hopefully some of you might. If this is true (which I hope it is), we have to start gearing up for the battle to support her now! Yours in the struggle for equality, + Phil* Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w:212.949.5800 m: --001636c5a8d1a9d288046a5af203-- Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'1597 - C05761437.txt','LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT.Whoo hoo! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT. On Monday I posted that Rep. Howard Berman had introduced the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (H.R. 2410) late last week, which covers a broad range of foreign policy and diplomacy issues, one of which is to end the long-standing practice of excluding the committed partners of Foreign Service officers from the benefits routinely provided to the spouses and children of officers serving abroad. q12-oday, news of developments in that area: Berman, in a hearing on funding for the Foreign Service, said he would drop ? his legislative bid as \'it is my expectation, based on very recent conversations, that the Secretary of State will move forward with implementing all of the benefits provided in that provision in the very near future.\' The congressman invited to the hearing Michael Guest, the former US ambassador to Romania who in 2007 left the Foreign Service, citing unfair treatment of his partner. In February, Rep. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter co-signed by Senators Russ Feingold and Ron Wyden, and Rep. Ileana Ros- Lehtinen to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asking that inequities be remedied. Clinton said that such remedies were on a fast timeline. Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m --001636c5b5264ec217046a5fee7c--','LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT.Whoo hoo! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT. On Monday I posted that Rep. Howard Berman had introduced the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (H.R. 2410) late last week, which covers a broad range of foreign policy and diplomacy issues, one of which is to \"end the long-standing practice of excluding the committed partners of Foreign Service officers from the benefits routinely provided to the spouses and children of officers serving abroad.\" q12-oday, news of developments in that area: \"Berman, in a hearing on funding for the Foreign Service, said he would drop ? his legislative bid as \'it is my expectation, based on very recent conversations, that the Secretary of State will move forward with implementing all of the benefits provided in that provision in the very near future.\' The congressman invited to the hearing Michael Guest, the former US ambassador to Romania who in 2007 left the Foreign Service, citing unfair treatment of his partner.\" In February, Rep. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter co-signed by Senators Russ Feingold and Ron Wyden, and Rep. Ileana Ros- Lehtinen to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asking that inequities be remedied. Clinton said that such remedies were \"on a fast timeline.\" Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m --001636c5b5264ec217046a5fee7c--'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'1599 - C05761439.txt','Are you getting ready to do something on g/1 employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see email I recieved below)email I recieved below) Fyi *1/0ers* Heads up -- A friend just sent this to me. Does anyone have any intel? This is a huge step and kudos to Sec. Clinton for expending the political capital to be the first federal agency to do this! FYI. Berman just spoke about it. ?Enact two items sought by the Foreign Service: elimination of a rule that inadvertently reduces the pay of officers serving overseas by as much as 20 percent, and extension to same-sex partners of the benefits given to spouses and their families, such as access to U.S. health care and moving expenses. This last provision is likely to provoke GOP objections. I don\'t have the source my friend used, but hopefully some of you might. If this is true (which I hope it is), we have to start gearing up for the battle to support her now! Yours in the struggle for equality, + Phil* Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m: --001636c5a8d1a9d288046a5af203-- Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Are you getting ready to do something on g/1 employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see email I recieved below)email I recieved below) Fyi *1/0ers* Heads up -- A friend just sent this to me. Does anyone have any intel? This is a huge step and kudos to Sec. Clinton for expending the political capital to be the first federal agency to do this! FYI. Berman just spoke about it. ?Enact two items sought by the Foreign Service: elimination of a rule that inadvertently reduces the pay of officers serving overseas by as much as 20 percent, and extension to same-sex partners of the benefits given to spouses and their families, such as access to U.S. health care and moving expenses. This last provision is likely to provoke GOP objections. I don\'t have the source my friend used, but hopefully some of you might. If this is true (which I hope it is), we have to start gearing up for the battle to support her now! Yours in the struggle for equality, + Phil* Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m: --001636c5a8d1a9d288046a5af203-- Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'1610 - C05761453.txt','GoodwinFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Thanks, Cheryl.. Goodwin met with Feinstein this evening and it sounds like it went really well.. It was definitely a very preliminary conversation, but also very good to get the opportunity for Feinstein to meet and get to know Goodwin.. Thank you and HRC again for all of your help! On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:46 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: Feinstein promised hrc to meet with him and that she would give him primary consideration. She knows he is imp to hrc and that hrc thinks he us her kind of scholar and judge. On note - if hand written, send to my home and 1 will hand to her if electronic - same, email to me and 1 will hand to her Hi Cheryl - came back to several messages from Feinstein\'s office wanting to set up a meeting with Goodwin.* Sounds like HRC must have spoken with her.* Feinstein wants to meet Goodwin tomorrow evening. Anything we should know before the meeting? Thanks again for everything!, Also, Goodwin wants to write a thank you note to HRC.0 Where can he send it so that it gets to her? xo, Ann On Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 3:02 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: *****41404 4.44404 Thanks, Cheryl.* I\'m attaching two different sets of talking points - one for Greg Craig, stressing Goodwin\'s progressive and activist credentials - and the other for Feinstein, stressing his moderation.. We have heard that Feinstein needs assurance that Goodwin isn\'t too liberal. 414044340 444444.Thanks again for helping in this very major way., your plate and HRC\'s....so thank you, thank you, thank you! 0.400.0 44444.4, 4- 4444444 On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 5:05 PM, AnnMOLeary 4$4 444More of a liberal? I\'ll do two sets and send it back tonight. 444444. 04440454 Sent from my iPhone .44.444 .444444 On Mar 19, 2009, at 4:57 PM, Cheryl Mills Greg is an more of an ideologue What do you think about using the lead sentences in each point only--deleting the narrative Or is the problem more fundamental? Then I need a little help about what would go to the heart of greg\'s interests .44440.*AAA**. .44.44.-. 44$444?$444$44 Here is my fear about these points - they are likely to repel rather than compel greg they will 40434.434. \'4444444+444444 Cheryl 4443444. .444444 .44+044THANK YOU.* It would be terrific if HRC could make these calls.. If possible, it would be great if she could also call Feinstein because we are hoping Feinstein will not just bless, but affirmatively support Goodwin\'s nomination. 4444.44 .44444. .04340440+44444 I\'m pasting the talking points below and attaching them in Word.. I\'m also attaching Goodwin\'s bio/resume if you need it. 044.04. 444444444544444 I can\'t thank you enough!! 44434.44> 44.4444 4****44 4,44>A4,44-Ann *****4?4, 4444444> 44444444444444Key talking points for HRC.s calls to POTUS, Greg Craig and Senator Feinstein recommending Goodwin Liu for a nomination to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals .40..44* 4404..4 +444+44 44454 Goodwin is a widely respected, first-rate legal scholar. I know this first-hand -4. - -+44.44 .44.440 A40.44.44 --0016364c716b92d97404664f2917--','GoodwinFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Thanks, Cheryl.. Goodwin met with Feinstein this evening and it sounds like it went really well.. It was definitely a very preliminary conversation, but also very good to get the opportunity for Feinstein to meet and get to know Goodwin.. Thank you and HRC again for all of your help! On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:46 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: Feinstein promised hrc to meet with him and that she would give him primary consideration. She knows he is imp to hrc and that hrc thinks he us her kind of scholar and judge. On note - if hand written, send to my home and 1 will hand to her; if electronic - same, email to me and 1 will hand to her Hi Cheryl - came back to several messages from Feinstein\'s office wanting to set up a meeting with Goodwin.* Sounds like HRC must have spoken with her.* Feinstein wants to meet Goodwin tomorrow evening. Anything we should know before the meeting? Thanks again for everything!, Also, Goodwin wants to write a thank you note to HRC.0 Where can he send it so that it gets to her? xo, Ann On Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 3:02 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: *****41404 4.44404 Thanks, Cheryl.* I\'m attaching two different sets of talking points - one for Greg Craig, stressing Goodwin\'s progressive and activist credentials - and the other for Feinstein, stressing his moderation.. We have heard that Feinstein needs assurance that Goodwin isn\'t too liberal. 414044340 444444.Thanks again for helping in this very major way., your plate and HRC\'s....so thank you, thank you, thank you! 0.400.0 44444.4, 4- 4444444 On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 5:05 PM, AnnMOLeary 4$4 444More of a liberal? I\'ll do two sets and send it back tonight. 444444. 04440454 Sent from my iPhone .44.444 .444444 On Mar 19, 2009, at 4:57 PM, \"Cheryl Mills\" Greg is an more of an ideologue What do you think about using the lead sentences in each point only--deleting the narrative Or is the problem more fundamental? Then I need a little help about what would go to the heart of greg\'s interests .44440.*AAA**. .44.44.-. 44$444?$444$44 Here is my fear about these points - they are likely to repel rather than compel greg; they will 40434.434. \'4444444+444444 Cheryl 4443444. .444444 .44+044THANK YOU.* It would be terrific if HRC could make these calls.. If possible, it would be great if she could also call Feinstein because we are hoping Feinstein will not just bless, but affirmatively support Goodwin\'s nomination. 4444.44 .44444. .04340440+44444 I\'m pasting the talking points below and attaching them in Word.. I\'m also attaching Goodwin\'s bio/resume if you need it. 044.04. 444444444544444 I can\'t thank you enough!! 44434.44> 44.4444 4****44 4,44>A4,44-Ann *****4?4, 4444444> 44444444444444Key talking points for HRC.s calls to POTUS, Greg Craig and Senator Feinstein recommending Goodwin Liu for a nomination to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals .40..44* 4404..4 +444+44 44454 Goodwin is a widely respected, first-rate legal scholar. I know this first-hand -4. - -\"+44.44 .4;4.440 A40.44.44 --0016364c716b92d97404664f2917--'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'1759 - C05761839.txt','B6Huma, jake and I have been discussin nd whether to recommend a change. B6 He has the option if we do this year to B6 B5 B6 B5 Do you have strong feelings? We can discuss but I wanted to email when I was thinking of it so we remembered to discuss. Cdm Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','B6Huma, jake and I have been discussin nd whether to recommend a change. B6 He has the option if we do this year to B6 B5 B6 B5 Do you have strong feelings? We can discuss but I wanted to email when I was thinking of it so we remembered to discuss. Cdm Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'1781 - C05761883.txt','Can you talk?Just seeing - do you want me still to call? Pis call the house. Thx. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Can you talk?Just seeing - do you want me still to call? Pis call the house. Thx. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'1785 - C05761889.txt','HRCFyi Awesome The largest ceremony in NYU historyl Thank You II III The book is a special gift Greg Albanis Senior Director of University Events Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','HRCFyi Awesome The largest ceremony in NYU historyl Thank You II III The book is a special gift Greg Albanis Senior Director of University Events Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'1852 - C05762269.txt','Early Draft: International Energy CoordinatorFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Cheryl, David Goldwyn is a very collegial personality, and could make this work either way. Bill Jake/Jim/Bill: Attached and below is a draft of the international energy coordinator position. I have been speaking with David Goldwyn regarding this position, which the Secretary has offered and he has accepted. We now are in the devil in the details position description both to encompass the scope and authority of the role to accomplish key objectives in international energy security but also to fulfill the mission outlined by the legislation that the Secretary embraced in QFRs from Senator Lugar (who created this position and has been unhappy about it\'s double-hatting in the past rather than a dedicated staffing). Please review and advise of any suggested edits or revisions. My goal is to seek to get this to David in the early afternoon. This is, as you will see, a bit of a high wire act as:','Early Draft: International Energy CoordinatorFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Cheryl, David Goldwyn is a very collegial personality, and could make this work either way. Bill Jake/Jim/Bill: Attached and below is a draft of the international energy coordinator position. I have been speaking with David Goldwyn regarding this position, which the Secretary has offered and he has accepted. We now are in the devil in the details position description both to encompass the scope and authority of the role to accomplish key objectives in international energy security but also to fulfill the mission outlined by the legislation that the Secretary embraced in QFRs from Senator Lugar (who created this position and has been unhappy about it\'s double-hatting in the past rather than a dedicated staffing). Please review and advise of any suggested edits or revisions. My goal is to seek to get this to David in the early afternoon. This is, as you will see, a bit of a high wire act as:'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'193 - C05739788.txt','Fw: FW: Re:Pls print. Cheryl, I can\'t imagine what this week has been like for you but wanted to write after attending the Andrews ceremony today. I was with some NEA hands who knew Chris well and they all noted the Secretary\'s visit to their offices earlier in the week and how pitch-perfect this has been handled. The remarks today were beautiful and moving. I did not have a personal connection to the four lost this week but the President and Secretary seemed to be speaking as well to those I did know and still mourn. So I wanted to write to say thank you. This is among the most challenging and uncertain periods in our history ? and our nation is more fortunate than it knows to have such a steady team at the helm, Brett Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Fw: FW: Re:Pls print. Cheryl, I can\'t imagine what this week has been like for you but wanted to write after attending the Andrews ceremony today. I was with some NEA hands who knew Chris well and they all noted the Secretary\'s visit to their offices earlier in the week and how pitch-perfect this has been handled. The remarks today were beautiful and moving. I did not have a personal connection to the four lost this week but the President and Secretary seemed to be speaking as well to those I did know and still mourn. So I wanted to write to say thank you. This is among the most challenging and uncertain periods in our history ? and our nation is more fortunate than it knows to have such a steady team at the helm, Brett Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'1952 - C05762538.txt','How\'s the vacation?Great - will call you b/f noon I hope you\'re ensconced at the beach starting to unwind. If you have time, I\'d like to catch up. I\'ll be at home in DC until 1 and then at home in NY after 4. Happy relaxing! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','How\'s the vacation?Great - will call you b/f noon I hope you\'re ensconced at the beach starting to unwind. If you have time, I\'d like to catch up. I\'ll be at home in DC until 1 and then at home in NY after 4. Happy relaxing! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'1982 - C05762580.txt','NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H.Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H. By CAROL E. LEE Tensions between the White House and the NAACP over President Obama.s upcoming address at the groups 100th ... ....anniversary celebration were *not totally resolved after leaders of the influential civil rights organization met with two senior White House aides Thursday morning. *There.s some scheduling adjustments that have to be made,* Julian Bond told POLITICO as he left the West Wing. But he.s coming.. Bond and Hilary Shelton, the NAACP.s vice president for advocacy, said they met with White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and her chief of staff, Michael Strautmanis. Bond said the NAACP and the White House have agreed on a date ? July 16 but have yet to settle on a time when Obama will address the groups conference. At issue is the venue. Ideally Obama.s speech would be at a location that makes it easy for everyone to see him* Bond said. So far the White House has rejected some suggestions including Yankee Stadium ? citing security reasons, and there is a dispute over exactly what time he will speak. *It was a healthy, helpful conversation,. Shelton said of the meeting. Shelton and Bond said they did not see Obama while they were in the West Wing for roughly 45 minutes. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to address the NAACP.s conference on July 13, they said, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also trying to schedule in appearance. The conference is being held from July 11 to 16. Shelton noted that Obama has not missed an annual NAACP meeting since he was elected to the Senate in','NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H.Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H. By CAROL E. LEE Tensions between the White House and the NAACP over President Obama.s upcoming address at the groups 100th ... ....anniversary celebration were *not totally resolved after leaders of the influential civil rights organization met with two senior White House aides Thursday morning. *There.s some scheduling adjustments that have to be made,* Julian Bond told POLITICO as he left the West Wing. But he.s coming.. Bond and Hilary Shelton, the NAACP.s vice president for advocacy, said they met with White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and her chief of staff, Michael Strautmanis. Bond said the NAACP and the White House have agreed on a date ? July 16 but have yet to settle on a time when Obama will address the groups conference. At issue is the venue. Ideally Obama.s speech would be at a location that makes it easy for everyone to see him* Bond said. So far the White House has rejected some suggestions including Yankee Stadium ? citing security reasons, and there is a dispute over exactly what time he will speak. *It was a healthy, helpful conversation,. Shelton said of the meeting. Shelton and Bond said they did not see Obama while they were in the West Wing for roughly 45 minutes. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to address the NAACP.s conference on July 13, they said, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also trying to schedule in appearance. The conference is being held from July 11 to 16. Shelton noted that Obama has not missed an annual NAACP meeting since he was elected to the Senate in'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'1984 - C05762582.txt','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'2086 - C05762739.txt','Any news to report?Nothing to report - how did mtg go? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Any news to report?Nothing to report - how did mtg go? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'2221 - C05762938.txt','Just saw lippert - he is interested ...Denis had not told me he told him - more later Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T B6','Just saw lippert - he is interested ...Denis had not told me he told him - more later Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T B6'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'2240 - C05762992.txt','Setting a time to speakAren\'t I lucky? Your friend Apparently Ann Veneman won\'t be seeking second term at UNICEF. Is this something that should be considered? Should we run this by Hillary as a possible consideration? Irwin Mills, Cheryl D wrote: >Terrific >From: Irwin Redlener, M.D. >Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 9:34 AM >To: Mills, Cheryl D >Cc: Laszczych, Joanne >Subject: Re: Setting a time to speak >Sounds good. I\'ll call you at 4 next Wednesday. Let me know if you need >additional information. I\'ll be in western MA with lousy cell service >in case you need anything from me in interim, house # there is or answering service will track me down >Have a great Christmas. >Irwin >Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >Sounds good. I\'ll call you at 4 next Wednesday. Let me know if you need >additional information. I\'ll be in western MA with lousy cell service >in case you need anything from me in interim, house # there is or answering service will track me down >Have a great Christmas. >Irwin >Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >Irwin >I wanted to set a time now for us to follow-up on our discussion as >well as the materials you have sent. I am going to be out until next >weds, so wanted to see if you are available for a call next Wednesday >and if so, does 4pm work? >cdm','Setting a time to speakAren\'t I lucky? Your friend Apparently Ann Veneman won\'t be seeking second term at UNICEF. Is this something that should be considered? Should we run this by Hillary as a possible consideration? Irwin Mills, Cheryl D wrote: >Terrific >From: Irwin Redlener, M.D. >Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 9:34 AM >To: Mills, Cheryl D >Cc: Laszczych, Joanne >Subject: Re: Setting a time to speak >Sounds good. I\'ll call you at 4 next Wednesday. Let me know if you need >additional information. I\'ll be in western MA with lousy cell service; >in case you need anything from me in interim, house # there is or answering service will track me down >Have a great Christmas. >Irwin >Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >Sounds good. I\'ll call you at 4 next Wednesday. Let me know if you need >additional information. I\'ll be in western MA with lousy cell service; >in case you need anything from me in interim, house # there is or answering service will track me down >Have a great Christmas. >Irwin >Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >Irwin >I wanted to set a time now for us to follow-up on our discussion as >well as the materials you have sent. I am going to be out until next >weds, so wanted to see if you are available for a call next Wednesday >and if so, does 4pm work? >cdm'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'2331 - C05763165.txt','FW: and linksFYI From: Date: sat, 1 Aug 2009 14:10:15 +0000 Thanks - she wont do per b/f Will do a look and summary of (sp) - she is head of Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Cheryl, Here rethe links for bios of and to which I referred in my earlier message on','FW: and linksFYI From: Date: sat, 1 Aug 2009 14:10:15 +0000 Thanks - she wont do per b/f Will do a look and summary of (sp) - she is head of Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Cheryl, Here rethe links for bios of and to which I referred in my earlier message on'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'2364 - C05763334.txt','Angola and Food security for S tripSee traffic The chinese have also given angola $3 billion in low interest loans for securing oil access. They are also major vendors for construction. Best, David Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Reines, Philippe fyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security 72','Angola and Food security for S tripSee traffic The chinese have also given angola $3 billion in low interest loans for securing oil access. They are also major vendors for construction. Best, David Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Reines, Philippe fyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security 72'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'2367 - C05763359.txt','Amazing DayFyi Original mPcsaPP We are simply ecstatic Huma and delighting in being together again after 4 1/2 painful months. My sister and our family want to convey our deepest thanks to the Secretary for all of her efforts and those of the State Dept. What a team! We are so grateful. Thanks again Huma! L Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T 75','Amazing DayFyi Original mPcsaPP We are simply ecstatic Huma and delighting in being together again after 4 1/2 painful months. My sister and our family want to convey our deepest thanks to the Secretary for all of her efforts and those of the State Dept. What a team! We are so grateful. Thanks again Huma! L Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T 75'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'2687 - C05764263.txt','Follow upHe thinks there is limited hope for this and had an alternative strategy. Will discuss Did you ever talk to Podesta about CB? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Follow upHe thinks there is limited hope for this and had an alternative strategy. Will discuss Did you ever talk to Podesta about CB? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'2731 - C05764353.txt','Kennedy centerI spoke to Ann and she sd that you always have the Trustee box to use in each House. She cannot hold a box for The Secretary of State use only not - bt can further discussions with KC on this She advises that we need to give advance notice - There are 4 seat in the Eisenhower that are complimentary and then 4 that would need to be purchased for nominal fee (seems like a really silly policy) The same for Opera and in the Symphony there are 12 all complimentary. I think if we begin to use the box on a regular basis we can work with them on the cost issues. This could be a lovely way to serve many special guests. Let me know if you want to begin a process of reviewing the KC calendar and start a list of recommendations to invite. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Kennedy centerI spoke to Ann and she sd that you always have the Trustee box to use in each House. She cannot hold a box for The Secretary of State use only not - bt can further discussions with KC on this She advises that we need to give advance notice - There are 4 seat in the Eisenhower that are complimentary and then 4 that would need to be purchased for nominal fee (seems like a really silly policy) The same for Opera and in the Symphony there are 12 all complimentary. I think if we begin to use the box on a regular basis we can work with them on the cost issues. This could be a lovely way to serve many special guests. Let me know if you want to begin a process of reviewing the KC calendar and start a list of recommendations to invite. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'2733 - C05764355.txt','Kennedy centerAlso - Ann is sending the number of people you have to include for the KC Honors dinner at the State Dept. She confirmed they pay for the evening but was reluctant to commit to decorations - she will check. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T I spoke to Ann and she sd that you always have the Trustee box to use in each House. She cannot hold a box for The Secretary of State use only not - bt can further discussions with KC on this She advises that we need to give advance notice - There are 4 seat in the Eisenhower that are complimentary and then 4 that would need to be purchased for nominal fee (seems like a really silly policy) The same for Opera and in the Symphony there are 12 all complimentary. I think if we begin to use the box on a regular basis we can work with them on the cost issues. This could be a lovely way to serve many special guests. Let me know if you want to begin a process of reviewing the KC calendar and start a list of recommendations to invite. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Kennedy centerAlso - Ann is sending the number of people you have to include for the KC Honors dinner at the State Dept. She confirmed they pay for the evening but was reluctant to commit to decorations - she will check. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T I spoke to Ann and she sd that you always have the Trustee box to use in each House. She cannot hold a box for The Secretary of State use only not - bt can further discussions with KC on this She advises that we need to give advance notice - There are 4 seat in the Eisenhower that are complimentary and then 4 that would need to be purchased for nominal fee (seems like a really silly policy) The same for Opera and in the Symphony there are 12 all complimentary. I think if we begin to use the box on a regular basis we can work with them on the cost issues. This could be a lovely way to serve many special guests. Let me know if you want to begin a process of reviewing the KC calendar and start a list of recommendations to invite. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'2854 - C05764596.txt','Eid MubarakAttachments: Re: Eid Mubarak (4.90 KB) Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','Eid MubarakAttachments: Re: Eid Mubarak (4.90 KB) Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'2874 - C05764623.txt','Eid MubarakStrange. Meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Do we have date yet? I thought we did but apparently that\'s not been confirmed w Qataris. PIs let me know so I can respond to Cherie. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','Eid MubarakStrange. Meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Do we have date yet? I thought we did but apparently that\'s not been confirmed w Qataris. PIs let me know so I can respond to Cherie. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'2905 - C05764668.txt','Eid MubarakI will Cherie--this is strange since meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Can you confirm for me that she knows this. Thx. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','Eid MubarakI will Cherie--this is strange since meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Can you confirm for me that she knows this. Thx. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'2909 - C05764672.txt','Eid MubarakI have been back to them and yes they are all set to see you then. Cherie--this is strange since meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Can you confirm for me that she knows this. Thx. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','Eid MubarakI have been back to them and yes they are all set to see you then. Cherie--this is strange since meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Can you confirm for me that she knows this. Thx. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'2911 - C05764674.txt','Eid MubarakI would love to see you I keep seeing you on TV and feel so proud of you Great. Thx so much and I hope to see you as well. I have been back to them and yes they are all set to see you then. Cherie--this is strange since meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Can you confirm for me that she knows this. Thx. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','Eid MubarakI would love to see you I keep seeing you on TV and feel so proud of you Great. Thx so much and I hope to see you as well. I have been back to them and yes they are all set to see you then. Cherie--this is strange since meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Can you confirm for me that she knows this. Thx. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'2968 - C05764789.txt','Pls call or give me tt to call you asap.Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Pls call or give me tt to call you asap.Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'2973 - C05764802.txt','Other USAID namesK I know all of them and doubt any, would do. Let\'s go Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Here are some names recommended by people concerned about USAID:','Other USAID namesK I know all of them and doubt any, would do. Let\'s go Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Here are some names recommended by people concerned about USAID:'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'299 - C05758401.txt','Traffic below from elleny RE: Re:fyi Cheryl, You are too kind. I am so excited to be playing on HRC\'s all star team, especially with you. Everyone I approach wants in on what is a chance of a professional lifetime. Have a safe trip in the warmer weather, Spring will come, I promise! Please give my best to the Secretary. Hopefully I can be there permanently by early May! Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:24:06 -0400 Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:24:06 -0400 Shall we proceed? Ellen Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Ellen Great. I looked through who the Secretary\'s candidates are for this. Cheryl, Thanks for all the support this morning. I invited to have lunch with me today and we had a wonderful persoanl conversation and interaction on our policy. We are off to a very good start and he is much relieved and excited to go to Russia next week. Yeah!! Safe travels in Haiti... Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Cheryl, Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:16:21 -0400','Traffic below from elleny RE: Re:fyi Cheryl, You are too kind. I am so excited to be playing on HRC\'s all star team, especially with you. Everyone I approach wants in on what is a chance of a professional lifetime. Have a safe trip in the warmer weather, Spring will come, I promise! Please give my best to the Secretary. Hopefully I can be there permanently by early May! Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:24:06 -0400 Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:24:06 -0400 Shall we proceed? Ellen Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Ellen Great. I looked through who the Secretary\'s candidates are for this. Cheryl, Thanks for all the support this morning. I invited to have lunch with me today and we had a wonderful persoanl conversation and interaction on our policy. We are off to a very good start and he is much relieved and excited to go to Russia next week. Yeah!! Safe travels in Haiti... Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Cheryl, Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:16:21 -0400'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'3150 - C05765111.txt','Validator listFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Cheryl, As we discussed here is a first cut at this list... Top Ten (for press, in no particular order)','Validator listFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Cheryl, As we discussed here is a first cut at this list... Top Ten (for press, in no particular order)'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'3185 - C05765275.txt','Death of Johnnie Mae Walker Spargo 11.8.09I will prepare for you to sign upon your return. Safe travels! B6 Pls do letter to Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T See para 7.','Death of Johnnie Mae Walker Spargo 11.8.09I will prepare for you to sign upon your return. Safe travels! B6 Pls do letter to Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T See para 7.'),(4.213128098203668,4.213128098203668,2500,'AT&ampT',37,1,'3723 - C05766622.txt','When do you want to talk today or tomorrow?Sorry - been on calls all day re coordination for haiti How about 8am or 830am sun? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','When do you want to talk today or tomorrow?Sorry - been on calls all day re coordination for haiti How about 8am or 830am sun? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'AT&ampT_Corporation',1,1,'2505 - C05763902.txt','Are you on this call?cheryl.mills Saturday, July 25, 2009 1:46 PM H Re: Are you on this call? Sent via 13IackBerry by AT&T','Are you on this call?cheryl.mills Saturday, July 25, 2009 1:46 PM H Re: Are you on this call? Sent via 13IackBerry by AT&T'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'AT&ampT_Mobility',8,1,'1199 - C05760499.txt','Another memo on backdrop to this week. SidIt\'s there, just scroll down Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Can you send me the Hoagland piece? CONFIDENTIAL November 29, 2009 For: Hillary','Another memo on backdrop to this week. SidIt\'s there, just scroll down Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Can you send me the Hoagland piece? CONFIDENTIAL November 29, 2009 For: Hillary'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'AT&ampT_Mobility',8,1,'1200 - C05760500.txt','Another memo on backdrop to this week. SidNo. Can you send? Did you read nyt lead editorial yesterday? Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry I didn\'t read the McD reference that way. I actually thought it was complimentary of his spin skills. What am I missing? It\'s there, just scroll down Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Can you send me the Hoagland piece?','Another memo on backdrop to this week. SidNo. Can you send? Did you read nyt lead editorial yesterday? Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry I didn\'t read the McD reference that way. I actually thought it was complimentary of his spin skills. What am I missing? It\'s there, just scroll down Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Can you send me the Hoagland piece?'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'AT&ampT_Mobility',8,1,'1664 - C05761562.txt','Miliband...Ok now, Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Very sorry to read this confirmation. Email if and when it would be convenient to call you. Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak wi th him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid','Miliband...Ok now, Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Very sorry to read this confirmation. Email if and when it would be convenient to call you. Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal; 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak wi th him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'AT&ampT_Mobility',8,1,'2730 - C05764352.txt','Are you still awake?Sure, just call I will call if you are. Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry','Are you still awake?Sure, just call I will call if you are. Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'AT&ampT_Mobility',8,1,'3180 - C05765232.txt','FYI: Charlie RoseThanks! See you then and in the meantime happy trails and I\'ll send notes along the way I ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry','FYI: Charlie RoseThanks! See you then and in the meantime happy trails and I\'ll send notes along the way I ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'AT&ampT_Mobility',8,1,'3399 - C05765974.txt','Happy New Year!Happy new year to you and Bill--and Chelsea! Congrats on the upcoming marriage. A good sign, I hope, that this year will Thx for sending the emails about the Nigerian. We are working on all of the issues raised. I hope you, Jackie and the boys (men??) have a happy, healthy, prosperous 2010. I will look forward to seeing more of you in the upcoming months. All the best, H Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry','Happy New Year!Happy new year to you and Bill--and Chelsea! Congrats on the upcoming marriage. A good sign, I hope, that this year will Thx for sending the emails about the Nigerian. We are working on all of the issues raised. I hope you, Jackie and the boys (men??) have a happy, healthy, prosperous 2010. I will look forward to seeing more of you in the upcoming months. All the best, H Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'AT&ampT_Mobility',8,1,'3400 - C05765976.txt','Happy New Year!Thx for sending the emails about the Nigerian. We are working on all of the issues raised. I hope you, Jackie and the boys (men??) have a happy, healthy, prosperous 2010.1 will look forward to seeing more of you in the upcoming months. All the best, H Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry','Happy New Year!Thx for sending the emails about the Nigerian. We are working on all of the issues raised. I hope you, Jackie and the boys (men??) have a happy, healthy, prosperous 2010.1 will look forward to seeing more of you in the upcoming months. All the best, H Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'AT&ampT_Mobility',8,1,'3613 - C05766355.txt','Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. JoeWilson will be there Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. JoeWilson will be there and... Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. Joe Wilson will be there and...and... I\'ll tell joe I certainly will. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can arrange a visit. wants to say hello to you. Please look out for him. Thanks. Sid Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry','Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. JoeWilson will be there Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. JoeWilson will be there and... Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. Joe Wilson will be there and...and... I\'ll tell joe I certainly will. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can arrange a visit. wants to say hello to you. Please look out for him. Thanks. Sid Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Atheism',1,1,'29 - C05739590.txt','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation, is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by we. From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger, theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled Innocence of Muslims) by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different we. From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere. Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published asThis Is Water, novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the natural, basic self-centeredness that puts me at the center of the world. This unconscious default setting fosters the sort of blind certainty that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that default setting ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of \"The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation,\" is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by \"we.\" From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, \"There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger,\" theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled \"Innocence of Muslims\") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different \"we.\" From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, \"I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere.\" \"Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet,\" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. \"The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.\" In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as\"This Is Water,\" novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the \"natural, basic self-centeredness\" that puts \"me\" at the center of the world. This unconscious \"default setting\" fosters the sort of \"blind certainty\" that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that \"default setting\" ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Athens',1,1,'2707 - C05764298.txt','Rose....Thanks, Also, Sergei Kislyak told me last evening that the change in administrations here + the missile defense decision made it much easier for Russia to be helpful on Iran last week. Re connecting, I\'m off this evening to Rhodes, Athens, Paris, Oslo, & Istanbul, but I can be reached via my office as I bounce around. Cheers, S. Thx for passing on the feedback which I will share w her. Let\'s plan another catch up call. I\'m copying my assistant, Lauren, to try to schedule for us. briefed a group of wonks at Brookings tonite. Superbly impressive & persuasive. Low-key mastery & confidence. Congrats on having her on your team & leading these negs.','Rose....Thanks, Also, Sergei Kislyak told me last evening that the change in administrations here + the missile defense decision made it much easier for Russia to be helpful on Iran last week. Re connecting, I\'m off this evening to Rhodes, Athens, Paris, Oslo, & Istanbul, but I can be reached via my office as I bounce around. Cheers, S. Thx for passing on the feedback which I will share w her. Let\'s plan another catch up call. I\'m copying my assistant, Lauren, to try to schedule for us. briefed a group of wonks at Brookings tonite. Superbly impressive & persuasive. Low-key mastery & confidence. Congrats on having her on your team & leading these negs.'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Atlanta',1,2,'3297 - C05765801.txt','ThanksFYI I appreciate being included in the dialogue last evening. I now have a much better appreciation for the challenges, as well as the pressures you and the Secretary address each day. While I suspect there is not much that those of us on the outside can do to help, call on me at any time if I can assist in any fashion. Not to be too dramatic about it but the Secretary\'s success is in the country\'s interests. Reference was made last night to more rest for HRC-I have to believe that with the rigors of your job a little R+R for you is in order-hopefully you can work out some personal time over the holiday period. By the way, can you give me an email for Capricia Marshall? All the best and do call if there is anything I can do. Gordon D. Giffin McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP 303 Peachtree St. Suite 5300 Atlanta, Ga. 30308 404-527-4020 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and any attachments contain information from the law firm of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, and are intended solely for the use of the named recipient or recipients. This e-mail may contain privileged attorney/client communications or work product. Any dissemination of this e-mail by anyone other than an intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are not a named recipient, you are prohibited from any further viewing of the e-mail or any attachments or from making any use of the e-mail or attachments. If you believe you have received this e-mail in error, notify the sender immediately and permanently delete the e-mail, any attachments, and all copies thereof from any drives or storage media and destroy any printouts of the e-mail or attachments.','ThanksFYI I appreciate being included in the dialogue last evening. I now have a much better appreciation for the challenges, as well as the pressures you and the Secretary address each day. While I suspect there is not much that those of us on the \"outside\" can do to help, call on me at any time if I can assist in any fashion. Not to be too dramatic about it but the Secretary\'s success is in the country\'s interests. Reference was made last night to more rest for HRC-I have to believe that with the rigors of your job a little R+R for you is in order-hopefully you can work out some personal time over the holiday period. By the way, can you give me an email for Capricia Marshall? All the best and do call if there is anything I can do. Gordon D. Giffin McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP 303 Peachtree St. Suite 5300 Atlanta, Ga. 30308 404-527-4020 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and any attachments contain information from the law firm of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, and are intended solely for the use of the named recipient or recipients. This e-mail may contain privileged attorney/client communications or work product. Any dissemination of this e-mail by anyone other than an intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are not a named recipient, you are prohibited from any further viewing of the e-mail or any attachments or from making any use of the e-mail or attachments. If you believe you have received this e-mail in error, notify the sender immediately and permanently delete the e-mail, any attachments, and all copies thereof from any drives or storage media and destroy any printouts of the e-mail or attachments.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Attorney_general',11,1,'1025 - C05760240.txt','ThaiYes--I will do. Oops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000','ThaiYes--I will do. Oops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers; acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles; and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Attorney_general',11,1,'1033 - C05760248.txt','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as terrorist and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as \"terrorist\" and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Attorney_general',11,1,'1073 - C05760312.txt','What can we do?Thx. Pls read the following. I\'ve followed this case B6 B5 Sullivan, Jacob J B6 B5 Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated.','What can we do?Thx. Pls read the following. I\'ve followed this case B6 B5 Sullivan, Jacob J B6 B5 Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Attorney_general',11,1,'115 - C05739692.txt','Question and update--I approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma will speak to Holder. Does he need to speak secure? I can do either.. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ops will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by Would you like to take this tonight?','Question and update--I approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma will speak to Holder. Does he need to speak secure? I can do either.. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ops will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by Would you like to take this tonight?'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Attorney_general',11,1,'116 - C05739693.txt','King of Morocco Question and updateI can do it right now. His office called and said that he is available now. Do you want to take it this morning? approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma --I will speak to Holder. Does he need to speak secure? I can do either. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ps will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by Would you like to take this tonight?','King of Morocco Question and updateI can do it right now. His office called and said that he is available now. Do you want to take it this morning? approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma --I will speak to Holder. Does he need to speak secure? I can do either. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ps will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by Would you like to take this tonight?'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Attorney_general',11,1,'118 - C05739695.txt','King of Morocco Question and updateI can do it right now. His office called and said that he is available now. Do you want to take it this morning? --I approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma --I will speak to Holder Does he need to speak secure? I can do either. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ops will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by. Would you like to take this tonight?','King of Morocco Question and updateI can do it right now. His office called and said that he is available now. Do you want to take it this morning? --I approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma --I will speak to Holder Does he need to speak secure? I can do either. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ops will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by. Would you like to take this tonight?'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Attorney_general',11,1,'124 - C05739701.txt','King of Morocco Question and updateI have it, ---- Or inal Message --- Ops is building the call now. Do you have the call sheet? We can email if not. I can do it right now. His office called and said that he is available now. Do you want to take it this morning? approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma --I will speak to Holder. Does he need to speak secure? I can do either. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ops will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by. Would you like to take this tonight?','King of Morocco Question and updateI have it, ---- Or\" inal Message --- Ops is building the call now. Do you have the call sheet? We can email if not. I can do it right now. His office called and said that he is available now. Do you want to take it this morning? approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma --I will speak to Holder. Does he need to speak secure? I can do either. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ops will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by. Would you like to take this tonight?'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Attorney_general',11,1,'1982 - C05762580.txt','NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H.Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H. By CAROL E. LEE Tensions between the White House and the NAACP over President Obama.s upcoming address at the groups 100th ... ....anniversary celebration were *not totally resolved after leaders of the influential civil rights organization met with two senior White House aides Thursday morning. *There.s some scheduling adjustments that have to be made,* Julian Bond told POLITICO as he left the West Wing. But he.s coming.. Bond and Hilary Shelton, the NAACP.s vice president for advocacy, said they met with White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and her chief of staff, Michael Strautmanis. Bond said the NAACP and the White House have agreed on a date ? July 16 but have yet to settle on a time when Obama will address the groups conference. At issue is the venue. Ideally Obama.s speech would be at a location that makes it easy for everyone to see him* Bond said. So far the White House has rejected some suggestions including Yankee Stadium ? citing security reasons, and there is a dispute over exactly what time he will speak. *It was a healthy, helpful conversation,. Shelton said of the meeting. Shelton and Bond said they did not see Obama while they were in the West Wing for roughly 45 minutes. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to address the NAACP.s conference on July 13, they said, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also trying to schedule in appearance. The conference is being held from July 11 to 16. Shelton noted that Obama has not missed an annual NAACP meeting since he was elected to the Senate in','NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H.Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H. By CAROL E. LEE Tensions between the White House and the NAACP over President Obama.s upcoming address at the groups 100th ... ....anniversary celebration were *not totally resolved after leaders of the influential civil rights organization met with two senior White House aides Thursday morning. *There.s some scheduling adjustments that have to be made,* Julian Bond told POLITICO as he left the West Wing. But he.s coming.. Bond and Hilary Shelton, the NAACP.s vice president for advocacy, said they met with White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and her chief of staff, Michael Strautmanis. Bond said the NAACP and the White House have agreed on a date ? July 16 but have yet to settle on a time when Obama will address the groups conference. At issue is the venue. Ideally Obama.s speech would be at a location that makes it easy for everyone to see him* Bond said. So far the White House has rejected some suggestions including Yankee Stadium ? citing security reasons, and there is a dispute over exactly what time he will speak. *It was a healthy, helpful conversation,. Shelton said of the meeting. Shelton and Bond said they did not see Obama while they were in the West Wing for roughly 45 minutes. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to address the NAACP.s conference on July 13, they said, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also trying to schedule in appearance. The conference is being held from July 11 to 16. Shelton noted that Obama has not missed an annual NAACP meeting since he was elected to the Senate in'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Attorney_general',11,1,'2812 - C05764524.txt','ThaiOops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000','ThaiOops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers; acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles; and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Attorney_general',11,1,'2974 - C05764804.txt','Regime Plan to Break-in to Brazilian EmbassyThis relates to a conversation I had with S. So far we seem to be ok regarding the Brazilian mission in Tegucigalpa. Tom/Dan/Craig: Regime DFM Marta Lorena Alvarado denied a few minutes on TV that the regime had any intention to entering the Brazilian Embassy to arrest Z. She accused Z supporters of spreading the rumors to create a climate of tension and uncertainly. This tracks with all of the information that we have been picking up from the HOAF, Supreme Court and the Attorney General\'s office. We\'ve made clear in all of our conversations with regime contacts they would face grave consequences if they violate the diplomatic sanctity of the Brazilian Embassy. I hate to agree with the regime, but on this one they may be right. The calls from regime contacts appear synchronized and are coming out of Managua, Guatemala, here in Tegucigalpa, as well as NYC. However, to be sure, we\'ve made a second round of calls. Both the Minister of Security and the Attorney General have again told us that the regime has no/no intention of entering the Brazilian Embassy. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268','Regime Plan to Break-in to Brazilian EmbassyThis relates to a conversation I had with S. So far we seem to be ok regarding the Brazilian mission in Tegucigalpa. Tom/Dan/Craig: Regime DFM Marta Lorena Alvarado denied a few minutes on TV that the regime had any intention to entering the Brazilian Embassy to arrest Z. She accused Z supporters of spreading the rumors to create a climate of tension and uncertainly. This tracks with all of the information that we have been picking up from the HOAF, Supreme Court and the Attorney General\'s office. We\'ve made clear in all of our conversations with regime contacts they would face \"grave consequences\" if they violate the diplomatic sanctity of the Brazilian Embassy. I hate to agree with the regime, but on this one they may be right. The calls from regime contacts appear synchronized and are coming out of Managua, Guatemala, here in Tegucigalpa, as well as NYC. However, to be sure, we\'ve made a second round of calls. Both the Minister of Security and the Attorney General have again told us that the regime has no/no intention of entering the Brazilian Embassy. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Attorney_general',11,1,'3024 - C05764892.txt','Guardian front page tomorrow also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen. But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable. Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time. He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution. In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. My sight is not at all deteriorating, he told NBC.','Guardian front page tomorrow; also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: \"I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen.\" But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: \"In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable.\" Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting \"the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time\". He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. \"I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution.\" In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. \"My sight is not at all deteriorating,\" he told NBC.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Attorney–client_privilege',2,1,'3297 - C05765801.txt','ThanksFYI I appreciate being included in the dialogue last evening. I now have a much better appreciation for the challenges, as well as the pressures you and the Secretary address each day. While I suspect there is not much that those of us on the outside can do to help, call on me at any time if I can assist in any fashion. Not to be too dramatic about it but the Secretary\'s success is in the country\'s interests. Reference was made last night to more rest for HRC-I have to believe that with the rigors of your job a little R+R for you is in order-hopefully you can work out some personal time over the holiday period. By the way, can you give me an email for Capricia Marshall? All the best and do call if there is anything I can do. Gordon D. Giffin McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP 303 Peachtree St. Suite 5300 Atlanta, Ga. 30308 404-527-4020 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and any attachments contain information from the law firm of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, and are intended solely for the use of the named recipient or recipients. This e-mail may contain privileged attorney/client communications or work product. Any dissemination of this e-mail by anyone other than an intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are not a named recipient, you are prohibited from any further viewing of the e-mail or any attachments or from making any use of the e-mail or attachments. If you believe you have received this e-mail in error, notify the sender immediately and permanently delete the e-mail, any attachments, and all copies thereof from any drives or storage media and destroy any printouts of the e-mail or attachments.','ThanksFYI I appreciate being included in the dialogue last evening. I now have a much better appreciation for the challenges, as well as the pressures you and the Secretary address each day. While I suspect there is not much that those of us on the \"outside\" can do to help, call on me at any time if I can assist in any fashion. Not to be too dramatic about it but the Secretary\'s success is in the country\'s interests. Reference was made last night to more rest for HRC-I have to believe that with the rigors of your job a little R+R for you is in order-hopefully you can work out some personal time over the holiday period. By the way, can you give me an email for Capricia Marshall? All the best and do call if there is anything I can do. Gordon D. Giffin McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP 303 Peachtree St. Suite 5300 Atlanta, Ga. 30308 404-527-4020 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and any attachments contain information from the law firm of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, and are intended solely for the use of the named recipient or recipients. This e-mail may contain privileged attorney/client communications or work product. Any dissemination of this e-mail by anyone other than an intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are not a named recipient, you are prohibited from any further viewing of the e-mail or any attachments or from making any use of the e-mail or attachments. If you believe you have received this e-mail in error, notify the sender immediately and permanently delete the e-mail, any attachments, and all copies thereof from any drives or storage media and destroy any printouts of the e-mail or attachments.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Attorney–client_privilege',2,1,'3424 - C05766021.txt','Blackwater caseATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE/ATTORNEY WORK-PRODUCT Ok. Will do. Thanks, as always ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE/ATTORNEY WORK-PRODUCT And Happy New Year to you (and your family) too! I am so thrilled to be in this job and working with you. I am having a great time, and hope to have an even better 2010. Re Blackwater. I have already put these very questions to our team, and they are working up a memo on the subject. Significantly, the press accounts are all saying that State Department lawyers appropriately warned the DalprosecUtors, but that the DO1 lawyers chose to take a different route. My initial reactions to your questions are as follows: Harold--- First, Happy New Year to you and your family and thank you for all of your great work this past year. I am looking forward to the year ahead. Second, what can we do about Judge Urbina\'s ruling example, what is the likelihood of success on appeal? Can the US file a civil action against the company? Pay compensation to the victims? What other options do we have? All the best, H','Blackwater caseATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE/ATTORNEY WORK-PRODUCT Ok. Will do. Thanks, as always ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE/ATTORNEY WORK-PRODUCT And Happy New Year to you (and your family) too! I am so thrilled to be in this job and working with you. I am having a great time, and hope to have an even better 2010. Re Blackwater. I have already put these very questions to our team, and they are working up a memo on the subject. Significantly, the press accounts are all saying that State Department lawyers appropriately warned the DalprosecUtors, but that the DO1 lawyers chose to take a different route. My initial reactions to your questions are as follows: Harold--- First, Happy New Year to you and your family and thank you for all of your great work this past year. I am looking forward to the year ahead. Second, what can we do about Judge Urbina\'s ruling example, what is the likelihood of success on appeal? Can the US file a civil action against the company? Pay compensation to the victims? What other options do we have? All the best, H'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Aubrey_Eugene_Robinson,_Jr.',1,1,'1943 - C05762522.txt','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitledIsrael\'s Lawyer, in which Aaron argued For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney... I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer. Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the I was there and I know what happened. An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.) But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the facts in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s disengagement from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949. 61','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitled\"Israel\'s Lawyer,\" in which Aaron argued \"For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney...\" I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled \"The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer.\" Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the \"I was there and I know what happened.\" An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: \"Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.\") But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the \"facts\" in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s \"disengagement\" from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: \"In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949.\" 61'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Audrey_Williams',1,1,'1793 - C05761905.txt','ScheduleThis should have been faxed to house. Here is final schedule: 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Cheryl Mills, Joan Donoghue, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS 11:40 am DEPART State Department En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION Note: 100 people attending the reception, 250 attending the luncheon. Reception called from 11:00am-12:00pm, Luncheon from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Upon arrival, Page Harrington escorts HRC to the tented Garden Terrace, as guests are sitting for the luncheon. HRC sits at the head table. At 12:00pm, Peggy Cifrino, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum event chair, delivers welcoming remarks and introduces Audrey Sheppard, Chair, Board of Directors, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. Audrey Sheppard delivers brief remarks and announces HRC as the receipent of the 2009 Annual Alice Award. HRC proceeds to stage to accept award. HRC gives brief remarks and departs, luncheon program continues.','ScheduleThis should have been faxed to house. Here is final schedule: 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Cheryl Mills, Joan Donoghue, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS 11:40 am DEPART State Department En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION Note: 100 people attending the reception, 250 attending the luncheon. Reception called from 11:00am-12:00pm, Luncheon from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Upon arrival, Page Harrington escorts HRC to the tented Garden Terrace, as guests are sitting for the luncheon. HRC sits at the head table. At 12:00pm, Peggy Cifrino, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum event chair, delivers welcoming remarks and introduces Audrey Sheppard, Chair, Board of Directors, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. Audrey Sheppard delivers brief remarks and announces HRC as the receipent of the 2009 Annual Alice Award. HRC proceeds to stage to accept award. HRC gives brief remarks and departs, luncheon program continues.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'AUI_(constructed_language)',1,1,'1700 - C05761694.txt','Ursula BurnsThese are the numbers aui has in her database: I tested them both and they are both correct. The voice mail at the home number is non-decript/an older gentleman\'s voice, but I crossed-checked it on the internet and it is listed under ursula\'s name. Do we have a # for her in Rochester? 3','Ursula BurnsThese are the numbers aui has in her database: I tested them both and they are both correct. The voice mail at the home number is non-decript/an older gentleman\'s voice, but I crossed-checked it on the internet and it is listed under ursula\'s name. Do we have a # for her in Rochester? 3'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Aung_San',3,1,'2426 - C05763719.txt','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiColleagues: Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK. Thanks, Mike Importance: High','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiColleagues: Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK. Thanks, Mike Importance: High'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Aung_San',3,1,'2427 - C05763721.txt','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiI think yes. Should I try to call Webb? Colleagues: Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK Thanks, Mike Importance: High','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiI think yes. Should I try to call Webb? Colleagues: Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK Thanks, Mike Importance: High'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Aung_San',3,1,'2435 - C05763733.txt','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiColleagues: Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK. Thanks, Mike Importance: High','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiColleagues: Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK. Thanks, Mike Importance: High'),(13.450867444375564,6.725433722187782,2500,'Aung_San_Suu_Kyi',3,2,'1842 - C05762256.txt','Philippine Burma StatementFyi Colleagues, Per Mr. Gibbons request, please see below. Best regards, George Learned, Watch Officer State Department Operations Center Ops - Following Secretary Clinton\'s call on Saturday, May 16, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo had the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) issue the following statement on Sunday, May 17. The statement is on the Philippine DFA website. Much appreciated if you would inform S staff and other appropriate folk: Philippine Statement: The Philippine Government is deeply troubled and outraged over the filing of trumped up charges against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and her transfer to Insein prison, particularly when concerns have been raised regarding her health condition. These recent incidents will surely impede the process of national reconciliation and the Roadmap to Democracy in Myanmar. We urge the government of Myanmar to resolve the matter speedily, and to release Aung San Suu Kyi immediately and unconditionally. Regards 17','Philippine Burma StatementFyi Colleagues, Per Mr. Gibbons request, please see below. Best regards, George Learned, Watch Officer State Department Operations Center Ops - Following Secretary Clinton\'s call on Saturday, May 16, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo had the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) issue the following statement on Sunday, May 17. The statement is on the Philippine DFA website. Much appreciated if you would inform S staff and other appropriate folk: Philippine Statement: The Philippine Government is deeply troubled and outraged over the filing of trumped up charges against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and her transfer to Insein prison, particularly when concerns have been raised regarding her health condition. These recent incidents will surely impede the process of national reconciliation and the Roadmap to Democracy in Myanmar. We urge the government of Myanmar to resolve the matter speedily, and to release Aung San Suu Kyi immediately and unconditionally. Regards 17'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Aung_San_Suu_Kyi',3,1,'2439 - C05763740.txt','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi B1 Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiColleagues: 1.4(D) Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK. Thanks, Mike Importance: High','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi B1 Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiColleagues: 1.4(D) Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK. Thanks, Mike Importance: High'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Aung_San_Suu_Kyi',3,1,'3524 - C05766180.txt','Amnesty Int\'l on Secretary Clinton\'s SpeechAmnesty International USA Statement on Secretary Clinton\'s speech Monday, December 14, 2009 Larry Cox, executive director, Amnesty International USA, on Monday welcomed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s affirmation that protecting human rights is central to helping countries worldwide achieve the goal of reducing or eliminating poverty. Calling her speech historic, Cox said Clinton\'s commitment to a broad spectrum of human rights offers new hope in solving the desperation caused by poverty. By advancing the idea that human rights, development and participatory and accountable governance, are goals that mutually reinforce one another, Secretary Clinton has charted a course of leadership recognizing the indivisibility of human rights that has been missing in our government\'s mission abroad and at home, said Cox. Her statement today is an essential foundation for relieving the suffering of billions in poverty, especially now when millions upon millions more people worldwide are experiencing economic hardship. We welcome Secretary Clinton\'s affirmation that the basics of well being -- food, shelter, health and education ?are not only human rights in and of themselves, but are also essential for the exercise of other human rights. Only by addressing both freedom from want and freedom from fear will it be possible to achieve genuine development for all. Cox, who attended Secretary Clinton\'s speech on the administration\'s 21st century human rights agenda at Georgetown University, said he was especially grateful to hear Secretary Clinton outline her determination to make a real and long-term difference by tackling human rights and development as mutually reinforcing goals and affirm that the United States must lead by example in this area. Cox also welcomed Secretary Clinton\'s commitment to stand with human rights defenders worldwide by shining a spotlight on their work and the legitimacy of their efforts. In her speech Secretary Clinton highlighted the work of Women of Zimbabwe Arise, whose founders were recently honored at the White House, and noted the State Department had sent high-level diplomatic missions to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar. It is important that the administration continue to champion human rights defenders around the world, especially those in powerful countries like China and Russia.','Amnesty Int\'l on Secretary Clinton\'s SpeechAmnesty International USA Statement on Secretary Clinton\'s speech Monday, December 14, 2009 Larry Cox, executive director, Amnesty International USA, on Monday welcomed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s affirmation that protecting human rights is central to helping countries worldwide achieve the goal of reducing or eliminating poverty. Calling her speech \"historic,\" Cox said Clinton\'s commitment to a broad spectrum of human rights offers new hope in solving the desperation caused by poverty. \"By advancing the idea that human rights, development and participatory and accountable governance, are goals that mutually reinforce one another, Secretary Clinton has charted a course of leadership recognizing the indivisibility of human rights that has been missing in our government\'s mission abroad and at home,\" said Cox. \"Her statement today is an essential foundation for relieving the suffering of billions in poverty, especially now when millions upon millions more people worldwide are experiencing economic hardship.\" \"We welcome Secretary Clinton\'s affirmation that the \"basics\" of well being -- food, shelter, health and education ?are not only human rights in and of themselves, but are also essential for the exercise of other human rights. Only by addressing both freedom from want and freedom from fear will it be possible to achieve genuine development for all.\" Cox, who attended Secretary Clinton\'s speech on the administration\'s 21st century human rights agenda at Georgetown University, said he was especially grateful to hear Secretary Clinton outline her determination to make a real and long-term difference by tackling human rights and development as mutually reinforcing goals and affirm that the \"United States must lead by example in this area.\" Cox also welcomed Secretary Clinton\'s commitment to stand with human rights defenders worldwide by shining a spotlight on their work and the legitimacy of their efforts. In her speech Secretary Clinton highlighted the work of Women of Zimbabwe Arise, whose founders were recently honored at the White House, and noted the State Department had sent high-level diplomatic missions to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar. It is important that the administration continue to champion human rights defenders around the world, especially those in powerful countries like China and Russia.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Aurangabad,_Maharashtra',6,1,'1404 - C05761103.txt','Guy was right!Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. ? The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates.','Guy was right!Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. ? The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Aurangabad,_Maharashtra',6,1,'234 - C05739833.txt','Bill Keller piecePls print. An interesting piece. The argument that worked on my conservative Obama-hating (Hillary-respecting) friends, which Keller hints at in the slack he\'ll cut us, is that our denunciations of the video aren\'t an effort to debate the mob they are an effort to give ammo to the right side to win the battle that Keller himself identifies (between extremists seeking to put pressure on weak transitional governments and the more mainstream majority that supports those governments). And you could say it worked. Governments stepped up. Extremist groups in Tunisia are backpedalling. Etc. So we need to make this argument forcefully. The Satanic Video By BILL KELLER THE alchemy of modern media works with amazing speed. Start with a cheesy anti-Muslim video that resembles a bad trailer for a Sacha Baron Cohen comedy. It becomes YouTube fuel for protest across the Islamic world and a pretext for killing American diplomats. That angry spasm begets an inflammatory Newsweek cover, MUSLIM RAGE, which in turn inspires a Twitter hashtag that reduces the whole episode to .a running joke: There\'s no prayer room in this nightclub. #MuslimRage. You lose your nephew at the airport but you can\'t yell his name because it\'s JIHAD. #MuslimRage. From provocation to trauma to lampoon in a few short news cycles. It\'s over in a week, forgotten in two. Now back to Snooki and Honey Boo Boo. Except, of course, it\'s far from over. It moves temporarily off-screen, and then it is back: the Pakistani retailer accused last week of blasphemy because he refused to close his shops','Bill Keller piecePls print. An interesting piece. The argument that worked on my conservative Obama-hating (Hillary-respecting) friends, which Keller hints at in the \"slack\" he\'ll cut us, is that our denunciations of the video aren\'t an effort to debate the mob; they are an effort to give ammo to the right side to win the battle that Keller himself identifies (between extremists seeking to put \"pressure\" on weak transitional governments and the more mainstream majority that supports those governments). And you could say it worked. Governments stepped up. Extremist groups in Tunisia are backpedalling. Etc. So we need to make this argument forcefully. The Satanic Video By BILL KELLER THE alchemy of modern media works with amazing speed. Start with a cheesy anti-Muslim video that resembles a bad trailer for a Sacha Baron Cohen comedy. It becomes YouTube fuel for protest across the Islamic world and a pretext for killing American diplomats. That angry spasm begets an inflammatory Newsweek cover, \"MUSLIM RAGE,\" which in turn inspires a Twitter hashtag that reduces the whole episode to .a running joke: \"There\'s no prayer room in this nightclub. #MuslimRage.\" \"You lose your nephew at the airport but you can\'t yell his name because it\'s JIHAD. #MuslimRage.\" From provocation to trauma to lampoon in a few short news cycles. It\'s over in a week, forgotten in two. Now back to Snooki and Honey Boo Boo. Except, of course, it\'s far from over. It moves temporarily off-screen, and then it is back: the Pakistani retailer accused last week of \"blasphemy\" because he refused to close his shops'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Aurangabad,_Maharashtra',6,1,'2967 - C05764786.txt','Bibi/Abu MazenSeems the best for a bad situation. Moves the public discussion from settlement freeze to final status. Keeps some pressure on the parties. And seems like you will play a more public role, which is good. (You have more credibility on both sides than anyone). Going forward, if Bibi continues to be the obstacle, you will need to fmd the ground from which you can make his politics uneasy. I think you can do that even with current concerns in Israel about US posture. But it will be easier as we rebuild trust so that our future admonitions are accepted. (An HRC trip there to reframe perceptions?). Finally, need to be mindful of Abu Mazen\'s politics. Taking a lot of criticism for meeting with Bibi without settlement freeze. Sandy This is written from my BlackBerry.','Bibi/Abu MazenSeems the best for a bad situation. Moves the public discussion from settlement freeze to final status. Keeps some pressure on the parties. And seems like you will play a more public role, which is good. (You have more credibility on both sides than anyone). Going forward, if Bibi continues to be the obstacle, you will need to fmd the ground from which you can make his politics uneasy. I think you can do that even with current concerns in Israel about US posture. But it will be easier as we rebuild trust so that our future admonitions are accepted. (An HRC trip there to reframe perceptions?). Finally, need to be mindful of Abu Mazen\'s politics. Taking a lot of criticism for meeting with Bibi without settlement freeze. Sandy This is written from my BlackBerry.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Aurangabad,_Maharashtra',6,1,'3614 - C05766357.txt','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a declaration of war by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was a bit strong. Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a clear mark of hostility. Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place, Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a \"declaration of war\" by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was \"a bit strong\". Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a \"clear mark of hostility\". \"Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place,\" Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Aurangabad,_Maharashtra',6,1,'3636 - C05766439.txt','Guy was right!FYI- this from our partner, Stewart From: Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers... and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head.match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y','Guy was right!FYI- this from our partner, Stewart From: Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers... and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head.match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Aurangabad,_Maharashtra',6,1,'3641 - C05766451.txt','Guy was right!I will call him but if I can\'t reach him I may want you to make a quick call Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y','Guy was right!I will call him but if I can\'t reach him I may want you to make a quick call Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Australia',8,1,'1183 - C05760469.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Australia',8,1,'1624 - C05761485.txt','Some other thoughtsAMS did not like any of this both for the substance and because she did not write it so we did not share it with you today. Then I decided to share it with you anyway for any value it has for you. Frame: The world we live in today is inextricably interconnected. Together we succeed. Apart we fail. In the Obama Administration, we will use smart power to advance to our shared security, shared prosperity and shared humanity. In advancing our shared security, we seek to: ? Reduce threat of violent extremism ? Reduce the spread of weapons of mass destruction In advancing our shared prosperity, we seek to: ? Use development to create and sustain strong stable economies by: o Focusing on women as essential for driving economic growth o Expanding access to food and the means to grow or buy it and, o Expanding access to quality education in developing countries ? Expand access to stable, affordable and increasingly clean energy sources In advancing our shared humanity, we seek to: ? Expand human rights and the conditions that promote respect for human rights ? Support the development of health systems that support healthier societies and confront the spread of pandemic disease (e.g., AlDs) How we achieve these goals: We will advance these goals through shared responsibility and the application of smart power. America has the responsibility to lead, but can only lead in partnership with others. Smart power means elevating and integrating diplomacy and development. DIPLOMACY: Focus on priority partnerships: ? Revitalized partnerships with historic allies EU, Japan, Korea, Australia ? Calibrated partnerships with China and Russia 31','Some other thoughtsAMS did not like any of this both for the substance and because she did not write it so we did not share it with you today. Then I decided to share it with you anyway for any value it has for you. Frame: The world we live in today is inextricably interconnected. Together we succeed. Apart we fail. In the Obama Administration, we will use smart power to advance to our shared security, shared prosperity and shared humanity. In advancing our shared security, we seek to: ? Reduce threat of violent extremism ? Reduce the spread of weapons of mass destruction In advancing our shared prosperity, we seek to: ? Use development to create and sustain strong stable economies by: o Focusing on women as essential for driving economic growth; o Expanding access to food and the means to grow or buy it; and, o Expanding access to quality education in developing countries; ? Expand access to stable, affordable and increasingly clean energy sources In advancing our shared humanity, we seek to: ? Expand human rights and the conditions that promote respect for human rights ? Support the development of health systems that support healthier societies and confront the spread of pandemic disease (e.g., AlDs) How we achieve these goals: We will advance these goals through shared responsibility and the application of smart power. America has the responsibility to lead, but can only lead in partnership with others. Smart power means elevating and integrating diplomacy and development. DIPLOMACY: Focus on priority partnerships: ? Revitalized partnerships with historic allies EU, Japan, Korea, Australia; ? Calibrated partnerships with China and Russia; 31'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Australia',8,1,'2356 - C05763241.txt','Asian architecture speechAre we still planning for me to deliver a speech laying out our strategic overview of how we see Asia organized and the US role in the 21st century in Hawaii on 1/12 on way to Australia and NZ? If so, is there an outline? Will we meet to discuss early next week?','Asian architecture speechAre we still planning for me to deliver a speech laying out our strategic overview of how we see Asia organized and the US role in the 21st century in Hawaii on 1/12 on way to Australia and NZ? If so, is there an outline? Will we meet to discuss early next week?'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Australia',8,1,'2369 - C05763378.txt','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a re-charging program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S. number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board; welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level; the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day; we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a \"re-charging\" program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S.; number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students; today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Australia',8,1,'2472 - C05763809.txt','Palau release on free association meetingBelow is Palau\'s statement on the recent meeting in the required free association review. The fourth is the key paragraph. Jake, I\'ll call. Jeff 202-343-2905 o, A Compact of Free Association replaced the United States administration of Palau, islands which the U.S. took in war and subsequently administered for the United Nations. The Compact, which was signed in 1986 and took effect October 1, 1994, includes provisions of various duration. Some are to last at least 50 years, including full U.S. military authority -- although the power of the U.S. to deny access to Palau and its extensive waters by the military of any other nation is to continue in perpetuity. The amounts and types of U.S. budgetary and programmatic assistance to Palau under the Compact are specified for 15 years, but the Compact requires reviews of its terms and the entire relationship on its 15th, 30th, and 40th anniversaries. The reviews are to consider the operating requirements of the Government of Palau and the islands\' development. The Compact also commits the U.S. to acting on the findings and to promoting Palau\'s long-term economic development. A Palauan delegation that included Vice President Kerai Mariur, Chief Representative for Compact Review Joshua Koshiba, Minister of Health Dr. Stevenson J. Kuartei, Palau Community College President Dr. Patrick Tellei, Ambassador to the U.S. Hersey Kyota, Representative to the United Nations Stuart Beck, and their consultants met in Honolulu on July 8-9 in connection with the 15th Anniversary Review with an American delegation that included Department of State Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands Affairs Alcy Frelick, the head of the US Delegation, and representatives of the Departments of the Interior and Defense and the Weather and Postal Services. The U.S. delegation made positive statements on a few matters and agreed to discuss some others further. A number of the U.S. delegation\'s statements, however, evidenced a need for greater study by some U.S. officials of the intent as well as the letter of the Compact, the relationship as a whole, Palau\'s economic situation and fiscal responsibility commitments, and Palau\'s contributions to the U.S. and to international harmony -- including sacrifice by Palauans in the U.S. military, the UN international peacekeeping force and Palau\'s strategic location and posture, and Palau\'s positions in the U.N. Palau is grateful for its partnership with the U.S. and wants to continue in the association as called for by the Compact, deepen the relationship, and develop its capacities as a freely associated state. It appreciates the more positive expressions of U.S. Secretaries of State Clinton and of the Interior Salazar and congressional leaders of both political parties. Palau fully trusts that reflection will result in an approach to the relationship consistent with the Compact and to positions befitting the great nation that is the United States. Recognizing that the questions of the association are relatively small and unique for the Government of the U.S. and that the U.S. faces many and extraordinary challenges at this time, Palau understands why more deliberation by U.S. officials can be needed. Because of this, because of the confidence that it has in the United States, and because it would not be productive to elaborate with others on the conversations at this stage, Palau\'s representatives are confining additional comment to official communications. B6','Palau release on free association meetingBelow is Palau\'s statement on the recent meeting in the required free association review. The fourth is the key paragraph. Jake, I\'ll call. Jeff 202-343-2905 o, A Compact of Free Association replaced the United States administration of Palau, islands which the U.S. took in war and subsequently administered for the United Nations. The Compact, which was signed in 1986 and took effect October 1, 1994, includes provisions of various duration. Some are to last at least 50 years, including full U.S. military authority -- although the power of the U.S. to deny access to Palau and its extensive waters by the military of any other nation is to continue in perpetuity. The amounts and types of U.S. budgetary and programmatic assistance to Palau under the Compact are specified for 15 years, but the Compact requires reviews of its terms and the entire relationship on its 15th, 30th, and 40th anniversaries. The reviews are to consider the operating requirements of the Government of Palau and the islands\' development. The Compact also commits the U.S. to acting on the findings and to promoting Palau\'s long-term economic development. A Palauan delegation that included Vice President Kerai Mariur, Chief Representative for Compact Review Joshua Koshiba, Minister of Health Dr. Stevenson J. Kuartei, Palau Community College President Dr. Patrick Tellei, Ambassador to the U.S. Hersey Kyota, Representative to the United Nations Stuart Beck, and their consultants met in Honolulu on July 8-9 in connection with the 15th Anniversary Review with an American delegation that included Department of State Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands Affairs Alcy Frelick, the head of the US Delegation, and representatives of the Departments of the Interior and Defense and the Weather and Postal Services. The U.S. delegation made positive statements on a few matters and agreed to discuss some others further. A number of the U.S. delegation\'s statements, however, evidenced a need for greater study by some U.S. officials of the intent as well as the letter of the Compact, the relationship as a whole, Palau\'s economic situation and fiscal responsibility commitments, and Palau\'s contributions to the U.S. and to international harmony -- including sacrifice by Palauans in the U.S. military, the UN international peacekeeping force and Palau\'s strategic location and posture, and Palau\'s positions in the U.N. Palau is grateful for its partnership with the U.S. and wants to continue in the association as called for by the Compact, deepen the relationship, and develop its capacities as a freely associated state. It appreciates the more positive expressions of U.S. Secretaries of State Clinton and of the Interior Salazar and congressional leaders of both political parties. Palau fully trusts that reflection will result in an approach to the relationship consistent with the Compact and to positions befitting the great nation that is the United States. Recognizing that the questions of the association are relatively small and unique for the Government of the U.S. and that the U.S. faces many and extraordinary challenges at this time, Palau understands why more deliberation by U.S. officials can be needed. Because of this, because of the confidence that it has in the United States, and because it would not be productive to elaborate with others on the conversations at this stage, Palau\'s representatives are confining additional comment to official communications. B6'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Australia',8,1,'3485 - C05766108.txt','Isaf callsList we are reaching out to: Saudi Italy Poland Romania Spain France Netherlands Australia Canada Norway Denmark Sweden Japan South Korea','Isaf callsList we are reaching out to: Saudi Italy Poland Romania Spain France Netherlands Australia Canada Norway Denmark Sweden Japan South Korea'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Australia',8,1,'3665 - C05766506.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Australia',8,1,'3669 - C05766517.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Austria',6,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Austria',6,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Austria',6,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Austria',6,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Austria',6,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Austria',6,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Authoritarianism',2,1,'3273 - C05765761.txt','FYI: Les Gelb: Amateur Hour at the White Househttp://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to throw its weight around. What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make demands on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect deliverables on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.','FYI: Les Gelb: \"Amateur Hour at the White House\"http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to \"throw its weight around.\" What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make \"demands\" on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect \"deliverables\" on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Authoritarianism',2,1,'3566 - C05766253.txt','Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon HoldSubject: Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon Hold WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment. WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment.','Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon HoldSubject: Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon Hold WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment. WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Automatic_firearm',2,1,'1356 - C05760783.txt','Non pro speechThis draft sounds didactic. That\'s ok in terms of substance--as far as I know--but it reads like an automatic weapon which may be inevitable since there\'s so much material to cover. I just want to be sure the facts are right.','Non pro speechThis draft sounds didactic. That\'s ok in terms of substance--as far as I know--but it reads like an automatic weapon which may be inevitable since there\'s so much material to cover. I just want to be sure the facts are right.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Automatic_firearm',2,1,'2796 - C05764492.txt','Non pro speechThis draft sounds didactic. That\'s ok in terms of substance--as far as I know--but it reads like an automatic weapon which may be inevitable since there\'s so much material to cover. I just want to be sure the facts are right.','Non pro speechThis draft sounds didactic. That\'s ok in terms of substance--as far as I know--but it reads like an automatic weapon which may be inevitable since there\'s so much material to cover. I just want to be sure the facts are right.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Automotive_industry_in_the_United_States',1,1,'1601 - C05761441.txt','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears, says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force, Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. It was a little scary. But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this, said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation. Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? \"he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears,\" says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. \"There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force,\" Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. \"It was a little scary.\" But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. \"Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this,\" said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. \"And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation.\" Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Autopilot',1,1,'3519 - C05766175.txt','LibyaMore clarity. No awards given yet. More dealing with good governance rather than democracy. NEA worked with F and H on a plan of how to work with a broad segment of society in Libya. It was that plan that went forth for congressional notification. So NEA, F, and H all signed out the plan for congressional notification. While the plan took all summer to develop, obviously it shouldn\'t have gone forth on automatic pilot after Meghrahi. Jeffrey Feltman Congress earmarked 2.5 mil dollars for democracy stuff in Libya. Not an Admin request. Requirement to work through NGOs. Requests for proposals went out, came in, were evaluated. One was going to an NGO with links to an NGO in Libya run by a Qadhafi. Congressional staff briefed on Monday. Thus the questions now. Jeffrey Feltman','LibyaMore clarity. No awards given yet. More dealing with good governance rather than democracy. NEA worked with F and H on a plan of how to work with a broad segment of society in Libya. It was that plan that went forth for congressional notification. So NEA, F, and H all signed out the plan for congressional notification. While the plan took all summer to develop, obviously it shouldn\'t have gone forth on automatic pilot after Meghrahi. Jeffrey Feltman Congress earmarked 2.5 mil dollars for democracy stuff in Libya. Not an Admin request. Requirement to work through NGOs. Requests for proposals went out, came in, were evaluated. One was going to an NGO with links to an NGO in Libya run by a Qadhafi. Congressional staff briefed on Monday. Thus the questions now. Jeffrey Feltman'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Autopista_TF-5',1,1,'3748 - C05766666.txt','update on 10 arresteesHere is info received from TF1, much of it not yet confirmed. TF1 is calling wife of arrestee in Idaho and NLCR rep in Cabrete, DR. Resending as I got non-deliverable messages CA TF-1 Representative TF5 rec\'d a call from in the justice building near the airport. reporting about 10 arrestees. Says they are currently I called Driver (wife of arrestee He gave me these contact numbers: Group also called Haiti Sharing Jesus Ministry, Inc. Orphanage run by Haitian priest Church from Meridien, Idaho already supported this orphanage. contacted Idaho church and said that he could no longer care for the children. The group had already started construction of an orphanage in Cabrete(sp) in the DR. The plan was to take the children to Cabrete and house them in a hotel the group had rented until the orphanage was complete. They were arrested at the border, waiting for permission for the DR consulate to take the children into the DR. It is not clear if they were seeking permission to remove the children form Haiti. states that the 10 have been sentenced for kidnapping. A asked if meant charged, but he said sentenced.','update on 10 arresteesHere is info received from TF1, much of it not yet confirmed. TF1 is calling wife of arrestee in Idaho and NLCR rep in Cabrete, DR. Resending as I got non-deliverable messages CA TF-1 Representative TF5 rec\'d a call from in the justice building near the airport. reporting about 10 arrestees. Says they are currently I called Driver (wife of arrestee He gave me these contact numbers: Group also called Haiti Sharing Jesus Ministry, Inc. Orphanage run by Haitian priest Church from Meridien, Idaho already supported this orphanage. contacted Idaho church and said that he could no longer care for the children. The group had already started construction of an orphanage in Cabrete(sp) in the DR. The plan was to take the children to Cabrete and house them in a hotel the group had rented until the orphanage was complete. They were arrested at the border, waiting for permission for the DR consulate to take the children into the DR. It is not clear if they were seeking permission to remove the children form Haiti. states that the 10 have been \"sentenced\" for kidnapping. A asked if meant charged, but he said sentenced.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Autoresponder',8,1,'2183 - C05762875.txt','Out of Office AutoReply:I will be out of the office June 29 - July 5. For urgent matters, please contact reinesp@state.gov. Thanks, Caroline 311','Out of Office AutoReply:I will be out of the office June 29 - July 5. For urgent matters, please contact reinesp@state.gov. Thanks, Caroline 311'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Autoresponder',8,1,'2392 - C05763476.txt','Out of Office AutoReply: MEMO: N. Ireland/CGI/Pres.Clinton/I am out of the country until August 14. I will have intermittent access to email until that time. If you need immediate assistance, please call Joanne laszczych at 202-647-5548. If you need me urgently, I can be reached through State Department Ops. Otherwise, I will respond when I have access to email. Thank you. cdm','Out of Office AutoReply: MEMO: N. Ireland/CGI/Pres.Clinton/I am out of the country until August 14. I will have intermittent access to email until that time. If you need immediate assistance, please call Joanne laszczych at 202-647-5548. If you need me urgently, I can be reached through State Department Ops. Otherwise, I will respond when I have access to email. Thank you. cdm'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Autoresponder',8,1,'2455 - C05763778.txt','Out of Office AutoReply: PC todayI will be out of the office until Wednesday, August 26th. If you need immediate assistance, please contact Cheryl Mills\' office at (202) 647 5548.','Out of Office AutoReply: PC todayI will be out of the office until Wednesday, August 26th. If you need immediate assistance, please contact Cheryl Mills\' office at (202) 647 5548.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Autoresponder',8,1,'2552 - C05764006.txt','Out of Office AutoReply: SuperbI am traveling and will be out of the office from Friday, July 31- Wednesday, August 5. I will check emails when possible. If you need assistance, please contact Anne Fauvre at 202-842-7222 or Thank You.','Out of Office AutoReply: SuperbI am traveling and will be out of the office from Friday, July 31- Wednesday, August 5. I will check emails when possible. If you need assistance, please contact Anne Fauvre at 202-842-7222 or Thank You.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Autoresponder',8,1,'2636 - C05764156.txt','Out of Office AutoReply: Sept 9I am currently out of the office but checking email periodically. If you need immediate assistance, please call 202-647-9572. Thank you! 1 nR','Out of Office AutoReply: Sept 9I am currently out of the office but checking email periodically. If you need immediate assistance, please call 202-647-9572. Thank you! 1 nR'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Autoresponder',8,1,'2941 - C05764735.txt','Out of Office AutoReply:I will be out of the office until Tuesday, October 13 with limited access to e-mail. If you need immediate assistance, please contact Pat Grimes at 202-647-9022. Andrew J. Shapiro Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs Department of State 2201 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20520','Out of Office AutoReply:I will be out of the office until Tuesday, October 13 with limited access to e-mail. If you need immediate assistance, please contact Pat Grimes at 202-647-9022. Andrew J. Shapiro Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs Department of State 2201 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20520'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Autoresponder',8,1,'3418 - C05766010.txt','Out of Office AutoReply: HaririI am out of the office, back on November 30.','Out of Office AutoReply: HaririI am out of the office, back on November 30.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Autoresponder',8,1,'3757 - C05766678.txt','Out of Office AutoReply:I am currently out of the office and will be checking e-mail periodically. If you need immediate assistance, please call 202-647-9573.','Out of Office AutoReply:I am currently out of the office and will be checking e-mail periodically. If you need immediate assistance, please call 202-647-9573.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Avigdor_Lieberman',3,1,'1896 - C05762393.txt','Mini Schedule 6/17/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT DRAMA 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route US Chamber of Commerce 11:25 am ARRIVE US Chamber of Commerce 11:30 am KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE US-INDIA BUSINESS COUNCIL\'S 12:15 pm ANNUAL SUMMIT US Chamber of Commerce 12:20 pm DEPART US Chamber of Commerce *En route State Department 12:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm DROP-BY w/MALDIVIAN VICE PRESIDENT MOHAMMED 1:20 pm WAHEED HASSAN Secretary\'s Outer Office *Official Photo taken. 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR ISRAELI BILATERAL 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE BLEAT w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & F.M. AVIGDOR 2:15 pm LIEBERMAN Secretary\'s Office *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:15 pm EXPANDED BILAT w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & F.M. AVIGDOR 3:00 pm LIEBERMAN Secretary\'s Conference Room 3:00 pm PRESS AVAIL w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & P.M. AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 3:15 pm Treaty Room 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1','Mini Schedule 6/17/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT DRAMA 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route US Chamber of Commerce 11:25 am ARRIVE US Chamber of Commerce 11:30 am KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE US-INDIA BUSINESS COUNCIL\'S 12:15 pm ANNUAL SUMMIT US Chamber of Commerce 12:20 pm DEPART US Chamber of Commerce *En route State Department 12:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm DROP-BY w/MALDIVIAN VICE PRESIDENT MOHAMMED 1:20 pm WAHEED HASSAN Secretary\'s Outer Office *Official Photo taken. 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR ISRAELI BILATERAL 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE BLEAT w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & F.M. AVIGDOR 2:15 pm LIEBERMAN Secretary\'s Office *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:15 pm EXPANDED BILAT w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & F.M. AVIGDOR 3:00 pm LIEBERMAN Secretary\'s Conference Room 3:00 pm PRESS AVAIL w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & P.M. AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 3:15 pm Treaty Room 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Avigdor_Lieberman',3,1,'2319 - C05763139.txt','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a campaign of persecution against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found a basis of evidence against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was no basis for the police recommendation and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a \"campaign of persecution\" against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found \"a basis of evidence\" against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was \"no basis for the police recommendation\" and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Avigdor_Lieberman',3,1,'2800 - C05764499.txt','Mini Schedule 10/21/09 Wednesday8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BI-WEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am MEETING w/GEORGE MITCHELL 10:40 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 10:55 am ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 11:00 am SPEECH ON NON-PROLIFERATION HOSTED BY THE 12:15 pm U.S. INSTITUTE FOR PEACE East Room, Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 12:20 pm DEPART Renaissance Mayflower Hotel *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/SOUTH AFRICAN FM NKOANA-MASHABANE 1:30 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm DROP-BY LUNCHEON HOSTED BY A/S CAMPBELL 2:00 pm Webster Room, 8th Floor 2:15pm PHONE CALL w/ISRAELI FM AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 2:30pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm OFFICE TIME 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm MEETING NY/WILLIAM HAGUE, MEMBER OF BRITISH PARLIMENT 3:30 pm AND SHADOW FOREIGN SECRETARY Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR OES ASSISTANT SECRETARY 4:20 pm ICERRI-ANN JONES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 4:45 pm BUREAU BRIEFING ON COUNTER TERRORISM 5:45 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 10/21/09 Wednesday8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BI-WEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am MEETING w/GEORGE MITCHELL 10:40 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 10:55 am ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 11:00 am SPEECH ON NON-PROLIFERATION HOSTED BY THE 12:15 pm U.S. INSTITUTE FOR PEACE East Room, Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 12:20 pm DEPART Renaissance Mayflower Hotel *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/SOUTH AFRICAN FM NKOANA-MASHABANE 1:30 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm DROP-BY LUNCHEON HOSTED BY A/S CAMPBELL 2:00 pm Webster Room, 8th Floor 2:15pm PHONE CALL w/ISRAELI FM AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 2:30pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm OFFICE TIME 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm MEETING NY/WILLIAM HAGUE, MEMBER OF BRITISH PARLIMENT 3:30 pm AND SHADOW FOREIGN SECRETARY Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR OES ASSISTANT SECRETARY 4:20 pm ICERRI-ANN JONES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 4:45 pm BUREAU BRIEFING ON COUNTER TERRORISM 5:45 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Avviso',1,1,'2320 - C05763140.txt','Year end reportI feel a little guilty asking about the report but could we get an outline by the weekend?','Year end reportI feel a little guilty asking about the report but could we get an outline by the weekend?'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Azerbaijan',16,1,'1183 - C05760469.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Azerbaijan',16,1,'1433 - C05761151.txt','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Azerbaijan',16,1,'1435 - C05761153.txt','TomorrowI\'ve been working on it. We can clear tomorrow. We will insert schedule into the rest of the week and send you a revised line block. If we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Rade let, MCC choice 4:45pm','TomorrowI\'ve been working on it. We can clear tomorrow. We will insert schedule into the rest of the week and send you a revised line block. If we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Rade let, MCC choice 4:45pm'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Azerbaijan',16,1,'153 - C05739739.txt','NATOI\'m heading back from meetings on women, peace and security at NATO. The chief implementer of WPS at DOD also traveled with me. It was extremely productive. SG Rasmussen chaired a meeting on 1325 today of all the NATO member and partner ambassadors incl DaIcier. The new NATO special rep for 1325 -- the position sponsored by Norway and approved at the Chicago summit ? gave her inaugural address, and my DOD colleague and I discussed the US efforts both generally and in Afghanistan. We were followed by extensive remarks from the NATO ambassadors, all of whom touched on the importance of women\'s role in security and NATO\'s mission, as well as applauded US leadership. Many mentioned you in their interventions! The ambs from Serbia, Azerbaijan and Georgia pointed to their own national action plans (their existence was a surprise to us), as well as the new structures they have put in place to implement them. The ambassador from Azerbaijan even said that he is hopeful women will contribute to ending their regional conflict (I will tell Morningstar). The new special rep - a seasoned diplomat who knows her way around NATO --- wanted me to ten you how much you have inspired her -- something I hear everywhere! I\'m confident our NATO visit also served to reinforce the importance of the NAP and the US role with our own people both at NATO and DOD. I was sorry to miss the discussion with ASSK but there are more events with her tomw. We are working hard on getting the engagement of Burmese women into the formal peace structures being put in place to end the ethnic conflicts. I also met with Vivian Redding at the EU who, despite her efforts, is unlikely to get a quota for women on public boards of directors adopted. She too expressed her admiration of you and your leadership. In addition to everything that\'s been said about Chris Stevens, he really understood the important role the women in Libya were playing in peace and security. Whenever I met with Libyan women at meetings in the region, they went out of their way to tell me how much he supported them and how much affection they had for him. Such an awful loss. You\'ve been magnificent throughout all this, despite how wrenching it\'s been.','NATOI\'m heading back from meetings on women, peace and security at NATO. The chief implementer of WPS at DOD also traveled with me. It was extremely productive. SG Rasmussen chaired a meeting on 1325 today of all the NATO member and partner ambassadors incl DaIcier. The new NATO special rep for 1325 -- the position sponsored by Norway and approved at the Chicago summit ? gave her inaugural address, and my DOD colleague and I discussed the US efforts both generally and in Afghanistan. We were followed by extensive remarks from the NATO ambassadors, all of whom touched on the importance of women\'s role in security and NATO\'s mission, as well as applauded US leadership. Many mentioned you in their interventions! The ambs from Serbia, Azerbaijan and Georgia pointed to their own national action plans (their existence was a surprise to us), as well as the new structures they have put in place to implement them. The ambassador from Azerbaijan even said that he is hopeful women will contribute to ending their regional conflict (I will tell Morningstar). The new special rep - a seasoned diplomat who knows her way around NATO --- wanted me to ten you how much you have inspired her -- something I hear everywhere! I\'m confident our NATO visit also served to reinforce the importance of the NAP and the US role with our own people both at NATO and DOD. I was sorry to miss the discussion with ASSK but there are more events with her tomw. We are working hard on getting the engagement of Burmese women into the formal peace structures being put in place to end the ethnic conflicts. I also met with Vivian Redding at the EU who, despite her efforts, is unlikely to get a quota for women on public boards of directors adopted. She too expressed her admiration of you and your leadership. In addition to everything that\'s been said about Chris Stevens, he really understood the important role the women in Libya were playing in peace and security. Whenever I met with Libyan women at meetings in the region, they went out of their way to tell me how much he supported them and how much affection they had for him. Such an awful loss. You\'ve been magnificent throughout all this, despite how wrenching it\'s been.'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Azerbaijan',16,1,'2026 - C05762652.txt','Jim travel this weekCheryl, Jake, Huma, Jim is traveling to Europe this Thursday ? Sunday, as follows: Thursday/Friday: Dubrovnik for the 2009 Croatia Summit Friday evening/Saturday morning: Baku, Azerbaijan on N-K Saturday afternoon: Yerevan, Armenia on N-K Saturday evening/Sunday: Lisbon for the Community of Democracies meeting He\'ll leave early Thursday morning and return to DC on Sunday evening. Amy Scanlon from our office will staff Jim on the trip. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931','Jim travel this weekCheryl, Jake, Huma, Jim is traveling to Europe this Thursday ? Sunday, as follows: Thursday/Friday: Dubrovnik for the 2009 Croatia Summit Friday evening/Saturday morning: Baku, Azerbaijan on N-K Saturday afternoon: Yerevan, Armenia on N-K Saturday evening/Sunday: Lisbon for the Community of Democracies meeting He\'ll leave early Thursday morning and return to DC on Sunday evening. Amy Scanlon from our office will staff Jim on the trip. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Azerbaijan',16,1,'2921 - C05764690.txt','UNESCO - UpdateHuma, There has been strong movement to Bukova today. Baki is expected to pull out before 4th round at noon our time. The 4th round would end up as final round with Hosni- Bukova (Bulgaria) contest. French Unesco ambassador told our Unesco Anb Killion that France has informed Egypt that they will not support Hosni. France (Quai and Elysee agree) is now openly working for Bukova. Kouchner may try to call S. African support appears to be moving to Bukova. Amb Killion has received a series of calls from African ambassadors as they want credit. We are talkng at Unesco in. Paris and with capital delegations arriving in New York. Key votes: Chile, Phillipines, Argentina, Columbia, Azerbaijan, Mexico. Esther Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/21/2019','UNESCO - UpdateHuma, There has been strong movement to Bukova today. Baki is expected to pull out before 4th round at noon our time. The 4th round would end up as final round with Hosni- Bukova (Bulgaria) contest. French Unesco ambassador told our Unesco Anb Killion that France has informed Egypt that they will not support Hosni. France (Quai and Elysee agree) is now openly working for Bukova. Kouchner may try to call S. African support appears to be moving to Bukova. Amb Killion has received a series of calls from African ambassadors as they want credit. We are talkng at Unesco in. Paris and with capital delegations arriving in New York. Key votes: Chile, Phillipines, Argentina, Columbia, Azerbaijan, Mexico. Esther Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/21/2019'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Azerbaijan',16,1,'330 - C05758449.txt','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Azerbaijan',16,1,'3308 - C05765823.txt','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact; the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Azerbaijan',16,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Azerbaijan',16,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Azerbaijan',16,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Azerbaijan',16,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Azerbaijan',16,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Azerbaijan',16,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Azerbaijan',16,1,'3526 - C05766182.txt','Mini Schedule 9/25/09 Friday9:15 am MEETING w/liELGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER LETERME 9:45 am Room 34H 10:00 am 11:00 am HAITI KEY PLAYERS MEETING Jade Room 11:05 am DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Canadian Mission 11:15 am ARRIVE Canadian Mission 11:20 am 11:30 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm PULL-ASIDE w/SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY- GENERAL KM EIDE 14th Floor FRIENDS OF AFGHANISTAN MEETING 14th Floor 12:05 pm DEPART Canadian Mission *En route Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:20 pm 12:40 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 12:45 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Sheraton Hotel and Towers 12:55 pm ARRIVE Sheraton Hotel and Towers 1:00 pm CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE CLOSING PLENARY 3:00 pm Main Ballroom 3:05 pm DEPART Sheraton Hotel and Towers *En route Waldorf-Astoria 3:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 3:20 pm TAPING OF FACE THE NATION INTERVIEW w/HARRY SMITH 3:40 pm 34th Floor 3:45 pm MEETING w/CARIBBEAN FOREIGN MINISTERS 4:45 pm Jade Room 4:50 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:55 pm Outside of Room 35H 5:00 pm MEETING w/INDIAN EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER KRISHNA 5:25 pm Room 35H 5:30 pm MEETING w/AZERBAIJANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAMMADYAROV 6:00 pm Room 35H 6:05 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Ritz-Carlton Hotel','Mini Schedule 9/25/09 Friday9:15 am MEETING w/liELGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER LETERME 9:45 am Room 34H 10:00 am 11:00 am HAITI KEY PLAYERS MEETING Jade Room 11:05 am DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Canadian Mission 11:15 am ARRIVE Canadian Mission 11:20 am 11:30 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm PULL-ASIDE w/SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY- GENERAL KM EIDE 14th Floor FRIENDS OF AFGHANISTAN MEETING 14th Floor 12:05 pm DEPART Canadian Mission *En route Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:20 pm 12:40 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 12:45 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Sheraton Hotel and Towers 12:55 pm ARRIVE Sheraton Hotel and Towers 1:00 pm CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE CLOSING PLENARY 3:00 pm Main Ballroom 3:05 pm DEPART Sheraton Hotel and Towers *En route Waldorf-Astoria 3:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 3:20 pm TAPING OF \"FACE THE NATION\" INTERVIEW w/HARRY SMITH 3:40 pm 34th Floor 3:45 pm MEETING w/CARIBBEAN FOREIGN MINISTERS 4:45 pm Jade Room 4:50 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:55 pm Outside of Room 35H 5:00 pm MEETING w/INDIAN EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER KRISHNA 5:25 pm Room 35H 5:30 pm MEETING w/AZERBAIJANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAMMADYAROV 6:00 pm Room 35H 6:05 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Ritz-Carlton Hotel'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Azerbaijan',16,1,'3665 - C05766506.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Azerbaijanis',2,1,'2864 - C05764609.txt','Nalbandian statement/S CallsPhil wanted you to see before your turkish call. Nalbandian statement: The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants. Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent meetings of Aliyev-Medvedev-Sargsian. We are much closer to a Karabakh solution. Without that issue being resolved, it is impossible for our side to take this step. Armenia must free itself of being led by the diaspora. Armenia doesn\'t get any benefit from the diaspora. The diaspora scores points by using Armenia. That\'s what it does. The diaspora in the U.S. and France does this.','Nalbandian statement/S CallsPhil wanted you to see before your turkish call. Nalbandian statement: \"The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants.\" Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: \"Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent meetings of Aliyev-Medvedev-Sargsian. We are much closer to a Karabakh solution. Without that issue being resolved, it is impossible for our side to take this step. Armenia must free itself of being led by the diaspora. Armenia doesn\'t get any benefit from the diaspora. The diaspora scores points by using Armenia. That\'s what it does. The diaspora in the U.S. and France does this.\"'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Azerbaijanis',2,1,'2868 - C05764616.txt','Nalbandian statement/S CallsAre you willing to call nalbandian today? See phils note below and we also have a call sheet coming your way. Huma: will she be able to call Sargsian? Highly recommend given ongoing. Thanks. Nalbandian statement: The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants. Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent','Nalbandian statement/S CallsAre you willing to call nalbandian today? See phils note below and we also have a call sheet coming your way. Huma: will she be able to call Sargsian? Highly recommend given ongoing. Thanks. Nalbandian statement: \"The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants.\" Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: \"Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'A_Bridge_Too_Far_(film)',2,1,'1742 - C05761802.txt','couple things on reshuffleAlan Johnson is named Home Secretary. He was considered the only possible alternative to Gordon, a bland, competent, Blairite, consensus choice. Johnson taking Home Secretary in effect puts an end to the coup attempt. Alistair Darling is kept as Chancellor. Ed Balls, Gordon\'s close adviser, was considered a bridge too far given Gordon\'s weakness now. But with Purnell\'s resignation Gordon named Balls\' wife, Yvette Cooper to Purnell\'s job at Work and Pensions Ministry. More later... Sid Mortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree@','couple things on reshuffleAlan Johnson is named Home Secretary. He was considered the only possible alternative to Gordon, a bland, competent, Blairite, consensus choice. Johnson taking Home Secretary in effect puts an end to the coup attempt. Alistair Darling is kept as Chancellor. Ed Balls, Gordon\'s close adviser, was considered a bridge too far given Gordon\'s weakness now. But with Purnell\'s resignation Gordon named Balls\' wife, Yvette Cooper to Purnell\'s job at Work and Pensions Ministry. More later... Sid Mortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree@'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'A_Bridge_Too_Far_(film)',2,1,'254 - C05739859.txt','Libya infoFYI B5 The Benghazi protestors appear to be a pastiche of different groups of disaffected people including war-wounded, martyrs\' families, transparency and accountability demendeurs, and those who believe the east is once again being neglected. So the source of this report attributing the whole thing to war-wounded does not jive, although they may have been the ones who carried out the violent acts. The Belhaj bogeyman is a bit overplayed-no doubt his military influence has waned but he does remain a player ?one of many ?looking to make political gain in this new environment The proposition that he is just lying in waiting to take advantage of the current stability to move in and establish an Islamic state appears a bit exaggerated. Minister of Labor Rajbani (who has his own axes to grind) said there is now a group of six ministers (I need to clarify whether this is with al-Keeb\'s knowelcige or not) who are serving as the cohones of the cabinet and taking decisions the others won\'t al-Keeb Is proceding cautiously (that is his strength and weakness) and that is the problem- this is really the time for a war-time cabinet not the cautious approach he appears to be taking does not suit this volatile time Let\'s see what the meeting today between the NTC and the government produces?the benghazi protests, the Bani Walid conflict and the various other incidents that have flared up in recent days point to the need for some real drastic movement in the DDR process and in the other issues that engender current dissatisfaction among the populace. I can really comment on the points regarding foreign contracts except to say it rings true given the current governments reluctance to make any significant decisions, especially regarding past or future issues of money. The Hefter piece also sounds a bridge too far given al-Keeb\'s disposition. But I do agree that it is not too late if this government can just organize itself and take some fundamental decisions to i mprove liquidity, get the real war-wounded good treatment and push the MOD and MOI to speed up the DDR process. Interested, as always, in your views. SOURCE. Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul ?late spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and','Libya infoFYI B5 The Benghazi protestors appear to be a pastiche of different groups of disaffected people including war-wounded, martyrs\' families, transparency and accountability demendeurs, and those who believe the east is once again being neglected. So the source of this report attributing the whole thing to war-wounded does not jive, although they may have been the ones who carried out the violent acts. The Belhaj bogeyman is a bit overplayed-no doubt his military influence has waned but he does remain a player ?one of many ?looking to make political gain in this new environment The proposition that he is just lying in waiting to take advantage of the current stability to move in and establish an Islamic state appears a bit exaggerated. Minister of Labor Rajbani (who has his own axes to grind) said there is now a group of six ministers (I need to clarify whether this is with al-Keeb\'s knowelcige or not) who are serving as the \"cohones\" of the cabinet and taking decisions the others won\'t al-Keeb Is proceding cautiously (that is his strength and weakness) and that is the problem- this is really the time for a \"war-time\" cabinet not the cautious approach he appears to be taking does not suit this volatile time Let\'s see what the meeting today between the NTC and the government produces?the benghazi protests, the Bani Walid conflict and the various other incidents that have flared up in recent days point to the need for some real drastic movement in the DDR process and in the other issues that engender current dissatisfaction among the populace. I can really comment on the points regarding foreign contracts except to say it rings true given the current governments reluctance to make any significant decisions, especially regarding past or future issues of money. The Hefter piece also sounds a bridge too far given al-Keeb\'s disposition. But I do agree that it is not too late if this government can just organize itself and take some fundamental decisions to i mprove liquidity, get the real war-wounded good treatment and push the MOD and MOI to speed up the DDR process. Interested, as always, in your views. SOURCE. Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul ?late spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'A_Is_for_A-l-i-v-e',1,1,'150 - C05739735.txt','Video shows Libyans helping rescue US ambassador after attack (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - An amateur video appears to show Libyans trying to rescue U.S. ambassador Christopher Stevens from a room filled with smoke at the U.S. mission where he was found unconscious after last week\'s attack by a mob protesting against a film that denigrates the Prophet Mohammad. The video,, which appeared on the interne and a copy of which was obtained by Reuters in Benghazi, confirms reports that suggested the U.S. envoy died of asphyxiation after the building caught fire. The footage also sheds new light on the circumstances of the ambassador\'s death, apparently showing for the first time that some of the people who forced their way into the U.S. compound later tried to rescue Stevens after they found him lying alone, with no security detail, in one of the rooms in the building. The video shows a group of young men who had earlier stormed the compound telling other protesters by the light of torches and mobile phones that they had found someone who appeared to be a foreigner lying on the floor. There is someone inside He is a foreigner, he is a foreigner. Take him out, said one man, shouting for help. Bring him out, man! Bring him out, another said. The man is alive. Bring him out, man. Bring him out, said a third. Alive, Alive! God is Greatest, the crowd cried. Someone called for a car. Make space, is there someone who is a medic around? Anyone who can get a car quickly? another man can be heard saying. Stevens and three other embassy staff died when gunmen attacked the U.S. consulate and a safe house in the eastern Libyan city on Tuesday night. The attackers were part of a crowd blaming America for a film they said insulted the Prophet Mohammad. Security personnel were separated from Stevens during the attack, U.S. officials said, in the chaos of smoke and gunfire that ensued. The identity and motive of the attackers remain unclear. Activists who took part in the protest said the motive was rage at the video produced in California and which describes the Prophet as a homosexual and','Video shows Libyans helping rescue US ambassador after attack (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - An amateur video appears to show Libyans trying to rescue U.S. ambassador Christopher Stevens from a room filled with smoke at the U.S. mission where he was found unconscious after last week\'s attack by a mob protesting against a film that denigrates the Prophet Mohammad. The video,, which appeared on the interne and a copy of which was obtained by Reuters in Benghazi, confirms reports that suggested the U.S. envoy died of asphyxiation after the building caught fire. The footage also sheds new light on the circumstances of the ambassador\'s death, apparently showing for the first time that some of the people who forced their way into the U.S. compound later tried to rescue Stevens after they found him lying alone, with no security detail, in one of the rooms in the building. The video shows a group of young men who had earlier stormed the compound telling other protesters by the light of torches and mobile phones that they had found someone who appeared to be a foreigner lying on the floor. \"There is someone inside He is a foreigner, he is a foreigner. Take him out,\" said one man, shouting for help. \"Bring him out, man! Bring him out,\" another said. \"The man is alive. Bring him out, man. Bring him out,\" said a third. \"Alive, Alive! God is Greatest,\" the crowd cried. Someone called for a car. \"Make space, is there someone who is a medic around? Anyone who can get a car quickly?\" another man can be heard saying. Stevens and three other embassy staff died when gunmen attacked the U.S. consulate and a safe house in the eastern Libyan city on Tuesday night. The attackers were part of a crowd blaming America for a film they said insulted the Prophet Mohammad. Security personnel were separated from Stevens during the attack, U.S. officials said, in the chaos of smoke and gunfire that ensued. The identity and motive of the attackers remain unclear. Activists who took part in the protest said the motive was rage at the video produced in California and which describes the Prophet as a homosexual and'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'A_New_Beginning',2,1,'2474 - C05763811.txt','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years, Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side. U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. \"I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years,\" Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. \"This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side.\" U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing; U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, \"we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements,\" Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'A_New_Beginning',2,1,'2570 - C05764052.txt','Good news FOE passesHuma, Joe, Jake, On Friday morning the UN HRC adopted the Freedom of Expression resolution by consensus. The U.S.-Egyptian joint resolution is another step on the long road to bridging divides at the HRC. It is an example of U.S. diplomacy, working with others in a multilaterral setting following the Cairo speech and reinforces the Administration\'s decision to join the HRC. Esther','Good news FOE passesHuma, Joe, Jake, On Friday morning the UN HRC adopted the Freedom of Expression resolution by consensus. The U.S.-Egyptian joint resolution is another step on the long road to bridging divides at the HRC. It is an example of U.S. diplomacy, working with others in a multilaterral setting following the Cairo speech and reinforces the Administration\'s decision to join the HRC. Esther'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'A_New_Kind_of_Science',1,1,'3367 - C05765905.txt','Updated VersionAttachments: DS - Kabul - WCC Testimony (7).docx For hRC\'s review it\'s time sensitive and due today, so if you can print for her that would be ideal. \'anks. ca.).','Updated VersionAttachments: DS - Kabul - WCC Testimony (7).docx For hRC\'s review it\'s time sensitive and due today, so if you can print for her that would be ideal. \'anks. ca.).'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'A_Rhyme_&amp_Reason',2,1,'1052 - C05760283.txt','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family. Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business.','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: \"He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family.\" Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'A_Rhyme_&amp_Reason',2,1,'3209 - C05765604.txt','Samual heymanNovember 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family. Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business. Mr. Heyman waged an aggressive campaign against the company\'s chairman and ultimately forced his removal through a shareholder vote - a rare victory for shareholders during a time when executives of public companies were considered virtually untouchable. Once Mr. Heyman took control of GAF, he reversed course and held on to the chemicals business, ultimately making it a big contributor to the company\'s profit.','Samual heymanNovember 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: \"He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family.\" Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business. Mr. Heyman waged an aggressive campaign against the company\'s chairman and ultimately forced his removal through a shareholder vote - a rare victory for shareholders during a time when executives of public companies were considered virtually untouchable. Once Mr. Heyman took control of GAF, he reversed course and held on to the chemicals business, ultimately making it a big contributor to the company\'s profit.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'A_Rock_and_Roll_Alternative',15,1,'1620 - C05761475.txt','SpeechI won\'t read it until early in the morning so you can work w Jake and White House tonight to be sure we have all relevant comments and red flags. Thanks so much for all your hard work on this. Not to worry...I figured it out. Will send you something by midnite. On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 11:14 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: I just looked at the first page and noticed I hadn\'t crossed out the last typed line--did that confuse you?','SpeechI won\'t read it until early in the morning so you can work w Jake and White House tonight to be sure we have all relevant comments and red flags. Thanks so much for all your hard work on this. Not to worry...I figured it out. Will send you something by midnite. On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 11:14 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: I just looked at the first page and noticed I hadn\'t crossed out the last typed line--did that confuse you?'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'A_Rock_and_Roll_Alternative',15,1,'1863 - C05762313.txt','NotesDavid miliband called and asking to talk in next few hours. Says topic for call is Iran in run-up to meeting of EU Foreign Ministers. I\'m getting points from jake/dennis/phil. Also, I set up conf call for you, cheryl and jake for 6:45pm so u can do en route airport. Ok? I came to dc earlier and am taking my mom to airport right now. Worked out seating with usss so you are set. Tomorrow coming at 7:30 with','NotesDavid miliband called and asking to talk in next few hours. Says topic for call is Iran in run-up to meeting of EU Foreign Ministers. I\'m getting points from jake/dennis/phil. Also, I set up conf call for you, cheryl and jake for 6:45pm so u can do en route airport. Ok? I came to dc earlier and am taking my mom to airport right now. Worked out seating with usss so you are set. Tomorrow coming at 7:30 with'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'A_Rock_and_Roll_Alternative',15,1,'2099 - C05762760.txt','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2.doc Attached is the latest version of the speech, incorporating comments from Sandy and Strobe, as well as edits from Cheryl and Anne-Marie and Lissa. While it has improved, it has also grown in length. It is now just a bit shorter than your Senate confirmation testimony. There are places to cut, but I want you to see it in full so you can make your own assessments. John Podesta will send a few additional thoughts later today or tomorrow ? the rest of his comments are captured in this revised text. Dennis is going to sharpen and hone the sections on the Middle East and Iran, and I will ask Holbrooke to work on the Af-Pak piece. I am available any time to discuss. 142','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2.doc Attached is the latest version of the speech, incorporating comments from Sandy and Strobe, as well as edits from Cheryl and Anne-Marie and Lissa. While it has improved, it has also grown in length. It is now just a bit shorter than your Senate confirmation testimony. There are places to cut, but I want you to see it in full so you can make your own assessments. John Podesta will send a few additional thoughts later today or tomorrow ? the rest of his comments are captured in this revised text. Dennis is going to sharpen and hone the sections on the Middle East and Iran, and I will ask Holbrooke to work on the Af-Pak piece. I am available any time to discuss. 142'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'A_Rock_and_Roll_Alternative',15,1,'2139 - C05762812.txt','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2 - AMS edits 2009-07-10 AS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2amscom.docx RELEASE IN PART B5,B6 Per your request ? here are AMS\' comments in text and general below. Oscar should print for you so you can see the red-line as it will not show up on your bb. cdm Muscatine, Lissa AM','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2 - AMS edits 2009-07-10 AS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2amscom.docx RELEASE IN PART B5,B6 Per your request ? here are AMS\' comments in text and general below. Oscar should print for you so you can see the red-line as it will not show up on your bb. cdm Muscatine, Lissa AM'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'A_Rock_and_Roll_Alternative',15,1,'2147 - C05762824.txt','couple edits - DEREK CHOLLET\'s EDITS couple editsAttachments: 2009-07-10 JJS_speech_2[1].doc Derek\'s comments ? again in redline in text so Oscar should print so you can see them. cdm  Sullivan, Jacob J Cheryl Mills <  Mills, Cheryl D','couple edits - DEREK CHOLLET\'s EDITS couple editsAttachments: 2009-07-10 JJS_speech_2[1].doc Derek\'s comments ? again in redline in text so Oscar should print so you can see them. cdm ; Sullivan, Jacob J; Cheryl Mills < ; Mills, Cheryl D'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'A_Rock_and_Roll_Alternative',15,1,'2302 - C05763112.txt','TodayI will take you down there, we have to make an appointment Let me know your availability So sorry to have missed you today. Huma mentioned the art dept. Let me know your thoghts and schedule. Do you have any time on Wednesday ? Rosemarie On Jun 29, 2009, at 8:19 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > I\'d love to see you! > I\'ll be in to see cheryl at 10:00am today. Don\'t know your schedule > but just so you know r inR','TodayI will take you down there, we have to make an appointment Let me know your availability So sorry to have missed you today. Huma mentioned the art dept. Let me know your thoghts and schedule. Do you have any time on Wednesday ? Rosemarie On Jun 29, 2009, at 8:19 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > I\'d love to see you! > I\'ll be in to see cheryl at 10:00am today. Don\'t know your schedule > but just so you know r inR'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'A_Rock_and_Roll_Alternative',15,1,'2591 - C05764088.txt','Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 i\'w: lVieeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 i2W: Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16ok Also give a copy to EAP rep who will be at mtg. Done - I put one copy on your desk and will give a spare copy to Claire. PIs print for my mtg. See below Yunus still very concerned about future of Grameen 45 Dear Melanne: Greetings from Bangladesh!!! Bangladesh Foreign Minister Ms Dipu Moni will call on Secretary Clinton on September 16 to discuss the details of the visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister Ms ilas?na \'blazed to the USA during the UN General Assembly meeting. Please see if the issues of Grameen Bank can be raised in a friendly way. I sought an appointment with the Prime Minister to brief her on our problems, at the advice of the US ambassador in Dhaka. But it is now over six weeks, her office never responded. Almost every important person in Bangladesh congratulated me for receiving the Presibential Meda of Freedom. Prime Minister and her party said not a word about it. So you can see the depth of the problem. I thought I should keep you briefed and let you figure out what to be done. 46','Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 \"i\'w: lVieeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 i2W: Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16ok Also give a copy to EAP rep who will be at mtg. Done - I put one copy on your desk and will give a spare copy to Claire. PIs print for my mtg. See below Yunus still very concerned about future of Grameen 45 Dear Melanne: Greetings from Bangladesh!!! Bangladesh Foreign Minister Ms Dipu Moni will call on Secretary Clinton on September 16 to discuss the details of the visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister Ms ilas?na \'blazed to the USA during the UN General Assembly meeting. Please see if the issues of Grameen Bank can be raised in a friendly way. I sought an appointment with the Prime Minister to brief her on our problems, at the advice of the US ambassador in Dhaka. But it is now over six weeks, her office never responded. Almost every important person in Bangladesh congratulated me for receiving the Presibential Meda; of Freedom. Prime Minister and her party said not a word about it. So you can see the depth of the problem. I thought I should keep you briefed and let you figure out what to be done. 46'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'A_Rock_and_Roll_Alternative',15,1,'2783 - C05764469.txt','one more thingdo that this week. Can he or you drop it off at my DC house? Forget to mention that Max\'s book, Republican Gomorrah, is coming out Sept 1. We gave Bill our copy on the Vineyard. Have you seen it? Carville has started readin gand is blown away. Where should Max send you a copy so you get it? Sid','one more thingdo that this week. Can he or you drop it off at my DC house? Forget to mention that Max\'s book, \"Republican Gomorrah,\" is coming out Sept 1. We gave Bill our copy on the Vineyard. Have you seen it? Carville has started readin gand is blown away. Where should Max send you a copy so you get it? Sid'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'A_Rock_and_Roll_Alternative',15,1,'2892 - C05764651.txt','Scheduledoes it make sense to do it every monday so you have your series of meetings the top of the week and then people can get direction for the week? I need to find a time to meet w the Undersectretaries every week. What do you suggest?','Scheduledoes it make sense to do it every monday so you have your series of meetings the top of the week and then people can get direction for the week? I need to find a time to meet w the Undersectretaries every week. What do you suggest?'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'A_Rock_and_Roll_Alternative',15,1,'2900 - C05764659.txt','ScheduleHappy to set up moving forward. Is 45 minutes long enough? Could we do Tuesday after the 8:45?  Valmoro, Lona J B6 does it make sense to do it every monday so you have your series of meetings the top of the week and then people can get direction for the week? I need to find a time to meet w the Undersectretaries every week. What do you suggest?','ScheduleHappy to set up moving forward. Is 45 minutes long enough? Could we do Tuesday after the 8:45? ; Valmoro, Lona J B6 does it make sense to do it every monday so you have your series of meetings the top of the week and then people can get direction for the week? I need to find a time to meet w the Undersectretaries every week. What do you suggest?'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'A_Rock_and_Roll_Alternative',15,1,'2901 - C05764660.txt','ScheduleWill do. Yes--but, first, be sure both Ds can come at that time. Happy to set up moving forward. Is 45 minutes long enough? Could we do Tuesday after the 8:45? Valmoro, Lona J B6 does it make sense to do it every monday so you have your series of meetings the top of the week and then people can get direction for the week?','ScheduleWill do. Yes--but, first, be sure both Ds can come at that time. Happy to set up moving forward. Is 45 minutes long enough? Could we do Tuesday after the 8:45? Valmoro, Lona J B6 does it make sense to do it every monday so you have your series of meetings the top of the week and then people can get direction for the week?'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'A_Rock_and_Roll_Alternative',15,1,'2932 - C05764716.txt','BlackberryI added a bunch of names today - about 40 or so. I have a few more to do, and will do those tomorrow when I can get your blackberry back. I\'m also making a master list for you of everyone I\'ve added/updated so you can see. Tomorrow pls add more State names--all under and asst secretaries and the special assts/exec crew. Thx. 137','BlackberryI added a bunch of names today - about 40 or so. I have a few more to do, and will do those tomorrow when I can get your blackberry back. I\'m also making a master list for you of everyone I\'ve added/updated so you can see. Tomorrow pls add more State names--all under and asst secretaries and the special assts/exec crew. Thx. 137'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'A_Rock_and_Roll_Alternative',15,1,'3019 - C05764885.txt','Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve Radlet Fwd: Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve RadletCheryl, Thank You again. Steve, I am absolutely delighted to have you in our team. You come with a great credential and I am very thankful to Secretary Clinton, and Cheryl for bringing you to MCC. We have a lot of work ahead of us but together I believe we could bring MCC to the next stage. I will be in DC starting early next week and will let you know in advance so that we could spend time together. If you need to reach me, please feel free to call me anytime at Thank You. Daniel Cheryl, thanks for connecting us. More importantly, thanks to Secretary Clinton and to you for your confidence in us as we move forward with the MCC. It\'s a very exciting time, and a very exciting challenge! Daniel, I am very pleased to meet you virtually, and look forward to meeting you in person next week. Please let me know a convenient time and we\'ll get together. It is probably best to use my personal email so my current colleagues don\'t get too jumpy! So you can reach me at: Thanks! Daniel and Steve: First, congratulations to you both. The Secretary is very excited about your pending service as CEO and Deputy at the MCC. She knows that you will do a great job in providing the vision, leadership and support MCC deserves in navigating the complex world of elevating development in the context of our foreign policy. I wanted to introduce the two of you by email so you could reach out to each other and coordinate connecting. I know Daniel will be in Washington starting next week for a period, and will be coordinating with you all to schedule time to see you as convenient. I know the Secretary also will want to make sure she has a chance to connect with you both as well. Looking forward to next week. Best. cdm','Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve Radlet Fwd: Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve RadletCheryl, Thank You again. Steve, I am absolutely delighted to have you in our team. You come with a great credential and I am very thankful to Secretary Clinton, and Cheryl for bringing you to MCC. We have a lot of work ahead of us but together I believe we could bring MCC to the next stage. I will be in DC starting early next week and will let you know in advance so that we could spend time together. If you need to reach me, please feel free to call me anytime at Thank You. Daniel Cheryl, thanks for connecting us. More importantly, thanks to Secretary Clinton and to you for your confidence in us as we move forward with the MCC. It\'s a very exciting time, and a very exciting challenge! Daniel, I am very pleased to meet you virtually, and look forward to meeting you in person next week. Please let me know a convenient time and we\'ll get together. It is probably best to use my personal email so my current colleagues don\'t get too jumpy! So you can reach me at: Thanks! Daniel and Steve: First, congratulations to you both. The Secretary is very excited about your pending service as CEO and Deputy at the MCC. She knows that you will do a great job in providing the vision, leadership and support MCC deserves in navigating the complex world of elevating development in the context of our foreign policy. I wanted to introduce the two of you by email so you could reach out to each other and coordinate connecting. I know Daniel will be in Washington starting next week for a period, and will be coordinating with you all to schedule time to see you as convenient. I know the Secretary also will want to make sure she has a chance to connect with you both as well. Looking forward to next week. Best. cdm'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'A_Rock_and_Roll_Alternative',15,1,'3020 - C05764886.txt','Fwd: Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve Radlet Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve RadletCheryl, thanks for connecting us. More importantly, thanks to Secretary Clinton and to you for your confidence in us as we move forward with the MCC. It\'s a very exciting time, and a very exciting challenge! Daniel, I am very pleased to meet you virtually, and look forward to meeting you in person next week. Please let me know a convenient time and we\'ll get together. It is probably best to use my personal email so my current colleagues don\'t get too jumpy! So you can reach me at: Thanks! Steve Daniel and Steve: First, congratulations to you both. The Secretary is very excited about your pending service as CEO and Deputy at the MCC. She knows that you will do a great job in providing the vision, leadership and support MCC deserves in navigating the complex world of elevating development in the context of our foreign policy. I wanted to introduce the two of you by email so you could reach out to each other and coordinate connecting. I know Daniel will be in Washington starting next week for a period, and will be coordinating with you all to schedule time to see you as convenient. I know the Secretary also will want to make sure she has a chance to connect with you both as well.','Fwd: Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve Radlet Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve RadletCheryl, thanks for connecting us. More importantly, thanks to Secretary Clinton and to you for your confidence in us as we move forward with the MCC. It\'s a very exciting time, and a very exciting challenge! Daniel, I am very pleased to meet you virtually, and look forward to meeting you in person next week. Please let me know a convenient time and we\'ll get together. It is probably best to use my personal email so my current colleagues don\'t get too jumpy! So you can reach me at: Thanks! Steve Daniel and Steve: First, congratulations to you both. The Secretary is very excited about your pending service as CEO and Deputy at the MCC. She knows that you will do a great job in providing the vision, leadership and support MCC deserves in navigating the complex world of elevating development in the context of our foreign policy. I wanted to introduce the two of you by email so you could reach out to each other and coordinate connecting. I know Daniel will be in Washington starting next week for a period, and will be coordinating with you all to schedule time to see you as convenient. I know the Secretary also will want to make sure she has a chance to connect with you both as well.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'A_Rock_and_Roll_Alternative',15,1,'3241 - C05765688.txt','Letter from Senator BaucusAttachments: 2009 11 09 17 07 26.pdf H RC: Here is background on the letter from Baucus and the anticipated response prepared by H. Take a look and see if you want to go in a different direction. Including the background below so you have the context for the letter. Nora: I\'m responding on Tom\'s behalf. We\'ve drafted up a letter in response, and I believe it\'s with H right now. We\'ve had a near-constant dialogue with Baucus\' office on this, and I\'m afraid we haven\'t been able to, and aren\'t likely in the near future, to satisfy them. 1) Development and environmental protection on the Flathead River is a long-running source of tension between Montana and British Columbia. To protect the Flathead Basin, Sen. Baucus has long championed restrictions against development on both sides of the border. 2) Over the years, the USG has worked closely with the Canadian federal government to ensure several Canadian mining proposals were fully assessed for environmental impact. To date, the British Columbia provincial government has not approved any mining proposals in the Flathead Basin?and there are no additional proposals on the horizon. 3) The Senator would like to see B.C. and Canada move toward a more permanent way to protect the region, rather than having to battle each new mining proposal. For example, environmental NGOs advocate the Canadians establishing a national park or other development moratorium. 4) While we certainly agree with that approach in principal, the problem is that under Canada\'s system, provincial governments hold the authority over natural resource management. Therefore, even though the Canadian park service likewise would favor a national park in the northern Flathead Basin, nothing can happen without the agreement of the Province of British Columbia. 5) British Columbia has informed us that they see no need for broader, more permanent protections in the Flathead Basin, and believe their environmental assessment process gives adequate protection against development-related threats. 6) Because of the federal-provincial dynamic in Canada, the Canadian federal government can\'t really compel British Columbia to establish permanent protections in the Flathead Basin. 7) Glacier National Park and the Canadian Waterton Lakes National Park are U.N. World Heritage Sites. The U.N. World Heritage committee recently sent a mission to the Flathead basin, to assess potential threats to the two national parks. Their report is expected this month or next. The release of the report will provide us an opportunity to engage B.C. and Canada again on the future of the Flathead region. Hi Tom. I don\'t think you ever followed back up on this. Can you let me know how we can address his concerns? Thanks.','Letter from Senator BaucusAttachments: 2009 11 09 17 07 26.pdf H RC: Here is background on the letter from Baucus and the anticipated response prepared by H. Take a look and see if you want to go in a different direction. Including the background below so you have the context for the letter. Nora: I\'m responding on Tom\'s behalf. We\'ve drafted up a letter in response, and I believe it\'s with H right now. We\'ve had a near-constant dialogue with Baucus\' office on this, and I\'m afraid we haven\'t been able to, and aren\'t likely in the near future, to satisfy them. 1) Development and environmental protection on the Flathead River is a long-running source of tension between Montana and British Columbia. To protect the Flathead Basin, Sen. Baucus has long championed restrictions against development on both sides of the border. 2) Over the years, the USG has worked closely with the Canadian federal government to ensure several Canadian mining proposals were fully assessed for environmental impact. To date, the British Columbia provincial government has not approved any mining proposals in the Flathead Basin?and there are no additional proposals on the horizon. 3) The Senator would like to see B.C. and Canada move toward a more permanent way to protect the region, rather than having to battle each new mining proposal. For example, environmental NGOs advocate the Canadians establishing a national park or other development moratorium. 4) While we certainly agree with that approach in principal, the problem is that under Canada\'s system, provincial governments hold the authority over natural resource management. Therefore, even though the Canadian park service likewise would favor a national park in the northern Flathead Basin, nothing can happen without the agreement of the Province of British Columbia. 5) British Columbia has informed us that they see no need for broader, more permanent protections in the Flathead Basin, and believe their environmental assessment process gives adequate protection against development-related threats. 6) Because of the federal-provincial dynamic in Canada, the Canadian federal government can\'t really compel British Columbia to establish permanent protections in the Flathead Basin. 7) Glacier National Park and the Canadian Waterton Lakes National Park are U.N. World Heritage Sites. The U.N. World Heritage committee recently sent a mission to the Flathead basin, to assess potential threats to the two national parks. Their report is expected this month or next. The release of the report will provide us an opportunity to engage B.C. and Canada again on the future of the Flathead region. Hi Tom. I don\'t think you ever followed back up on this. Can you let me know how we can address his concerns? Thanks.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'A_Sunday_in_September',1,1,'159 - C05739747.txt','Fwd: Andrew Sullivan with the Hillary love Andrew Sullivan with the Hillary love andrew sullivan with the hillary lovesee op ed Forwarded message This op-ed in the Boston Herald is amazing - all the more so because it comes from a former critic of hers: An apology to Hillary Drying tears again, resilient Clinton proves true leader By Margery Eagan I Sunday, September 16, 2012 I http://www.bostonherald.com I Columnists','Fwd: Andrew Sullivan with the Hillary love Andrew Sullivan with the Hillary love andrew sullivan with the hillary lovesee op ed Forwarded message This op-ed in the Boston Herald is amazing - all the more so because it comes from a former critic of hers: An apology to Hillary Drying tears again, resilient Clinton proves true leader By Margery Eagan I Sunday, September 16, 2012 I http://www.bostonherald.com I Columnists'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'A_Will_to_Survive',2,1,'213 - C05739810.txt','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'A_Will_to_Survive',2,1,'216 - C05739813.txt','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'B._Lynn_Pascoe',1,1,'2814 - C05764527.txt','Pascoe, B. LynnFyi Cheryl Lynn Pascoe is a retired career FS0 who is currently the Under Secretary General (USYG) of the United Nations for Political Affairs All the USGY\'s are appointed by the Secretary General. The US usually has one of the USYG\'s positions, though at the moment we have two, Pascoe and Greg Starr who is the USYG for Safety and Security USGY\'s serve term appointments usually five years but also at the pleasure of the Secretary General. Regards pat Ty)','Pascoe, B. LynnFyi Cheryl Lynn Pascoe is a retired career FS0 who is currently the Under Secretary General (USYG) of the United Nations for Political Affairs All the USGY\'s are appointed by the Secretary General. The US usually has one of the USYG\'s positions, though at the moment we have two, Pascoe and Greg Starr who is the USYG for Safety and Security USGY\'s serve term appointments usually five years but also at the pleasure of the Secretary General. Regards pat Ty)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Babe_Ruth',1,1,'1714 - C05761738.txt','NYUFyi in case you wanted to see raw input Thanks for the opportunity to suggest a line or two - 1. As a Yankees fan (though not as expert as Kris), and an eyewitness to the cap fiasco, I share everyone\'s sensitivity to sports references. But I\'m not dead set against trying to leverage that sensitivity in a self- deprecating, appropriately funny way. A couple thoughts along those lines: a. As you can see, I resisted the urge to wear my Yankees cap. b. (if the stage is set up near, for example, second base substitute whatever part of the field she\'s near) This is about as close as I\'m going to get to playing second base for the Yankees c. I kind of feel at home here in Yankee Stadium, because ever since January, I\'ve been playing on a team with a bunch of guys wearing pinstripes. (on the other hand, I\'m a little concerned about suggesting that the 1923 team looked the same, talked the same, and came from the same cities and towns - seems to be a little dismissive of a team that included such outsized personalities as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Also, saying Today\'s Yankees play with the strength of a global team could provoke an unintended laugh because they are playing so poorly this year, so far. Maybe safer to broaden it to all of baseball - like Major League Baseball is comprised of truly global teams. And the I don\'t care whether you bring us home a World Series seems like stretching too far for a sports metaphor, but in a way that doesn\'t really make sense in context. maybe better as I have every confidence that you will. ..You are starting your post-graduate life on a field of dreams, and you have every reason to believe that your own dreams of a better world can come true. (or something akin to that). 2. I think the speech could benefit from one clear soundbite that more succinctly captures the essence of her remarks. More of a clarion call to service, something like: ...And I hope some of you will join our ranks. But the State Department cannot go up against the great challenges of our time alone. And so my message to you today is this: be the special envoys of your ideals, using the vast communications tools at your disposal to help advance the interests of this nation and every nation. Be citizen ambassadors in the course of your personal and professional lives, helping to forge partnerships built on mutual interest in the face of global crises. By creating diplomatic social networks, you isz','NYUFyi in case you wanted to see raw input Thanks for the opportunity to suggest a line or two - 1. As a Yankees fan (though not as expert as Kris), and an eyewitness to the \"cap\" fiasco, I share everyone\'s sensitivity to sports references. But I\'m not dead set against trying to leverage that sensitivity in a self- deprecating, appropriately funny way. A couple thoughts along those lines: a. \"As you can see, I resisted the urge to wear my Yankees cap.\" b. (if the stage is set up near, for example, second base; substitute whatever part of the field she\'s near) \"This is about as close as I\'m going to get to playing second base for the Yankees\" c. \"I kind of feel at home here in Yankee Stadium, because ever since January, I\'ve been playing on a team with a bunch of guys wearing pinstripes.\" (on the other hand, I\'m a little concerned about suggesting that the 1923 team \"looked the same, talked the same, and came from the same cities and towns\" - seems to be a little dismissive of a team that included such outsized personalities as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Also, saying \"Today\'s Yankees play with the strength of a global team\" could provoke an unintended laugh because they are playing so poorly this year, so far. Maybe safer to broaden it to all of baseball - like \"Major League Baseball is comprised of truly global teams.\" And the \"I don\'t care whether you bring us home a World Series\" seems like stretching too far for a sports metaphor, but in a way that doesn\'t really make sense in context. maybe better as \"I have every confidence that you will. ..You are starting your post-graduate life on a field of dreams, and you have every reason to believe that your own dreams of a better world can come true.\" (or something akin to that). 2. I think the speech could benefit from one clear \"soundbite\" that more succinctly captures the essence of her remarks. More of a clarion call to service, something like: \"...And I hope some of you will join our ranks. But the State Department cannot go up against the great challenges of our time alone. And so my message to you today is this: be the special envoys of your ideals, using the vast communications tools at your disposal to help advance the interests of this nation and every nation. Be citizen ambassadors in the course of your personal and professional lives, helping to forge partnerships built on mutual interest in the face of global crises. By creating diplomatic social networks, you isz'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bachelor_of_Science_in_Nursing',1,1,'2136 - C05762808.txt','Undeliverable: Thanks ThanksCorrect address is: You had just inverted the o and the u in her last name. Lauren Pls call Fluornoy\'s office at DOD and check this address which she sent me this am and send me the correct one asap. Thx. Delivery has failed to these recipients or distribution lists: The recipient\'s e-mail address was not found in the recipient\'s e-mail system. Microsoft Exchange will not try to redeliver this message for you. 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Get Shaun Woodward\'s memo? Miliband interviewbelow. Sid http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/jun/12/david-miliband-gordon-brown-labour-leadership/print The Guardian David Miliband: Labour is facing the fight of its life Foreign secretary thought about quitting the government in last week\'s turmoil David Miliband expressed his frustration at a lack of vision from the Labour leadership. Photograph: Martin Godwin Voters still don\'t know what Labour and Gordon Brown stand for, David Miliband admits today, as he reveals how close he came to quitting the government during last week\'s turmoil at Westminster. Speaking to the Guardian at the end of 10 extraordinary days, the foreign secretary says the party\'s high command was given an electric shock by the disastrous European election results, and he urges fellow ministers to get out and prepare for the fight of our life. But Miliband also concedes that he considered following his close friend and ally James Purnell, who resigned from the government last week and called for the prime minister to stand down. Miliband said: I\'d made my decision on Thursday. Sometimes you can make your decisions with great planning and calculation and sometimes you have to make them rather more quickly. James made his decision in good faith, I made my decision in good faith ... we all have tolive with our decisions. The Labour party has a settled view of who should be leader, he said. This divides people who are close and people feel passionately one way and people feel passionately the other way. Describing the task now facing Labour, he says: It could not be more urgent that there is a maximum of 11 months until the next general election, that we got 15% of the vote nationally [last week], that we came second in Wales and that one in 20 people voted for us. If that does not electric shock us out of our ministerial chairs to think: \'By God, we have got the fight of our life on our hands because whatever the Tories are they certainly don\'t deserve a landslide\' ? then nothing will. Miliband has not given a domestic policy interview for nearly nine months since he felt dogged by accusations that he was manoeuvring for the premiership. He refuses to acknowledge that his decision to back Brown last week saved the prime minister, saying it is impossible to tell. But the foreign secretary feels his loyalty has given him the freedom to speak his mind without his motives being questioned by anyone in Downing Street. Miliband betrays frustration at the absence of a clear Labour vision, saying: We need the message to go out that we have got the humility to learn about what has gone wrong. It is not a masochism strategy. It is about saying what we believe in. It is about clarity, priority, adding up to purpose. I know what we stand for, I know what our instincts are, but the voters don\'t. Actually, I know what Gordon Brown stands for. We have a responsibility to make sure that, come the election, [voters] know what Labour stands for. We were not being listened to, people felt that they had been forgotten, we neither inspired nor reassured. He calls for cabinet colleagues to show stronger leadership in the battle to restore Labour\'s fortunes. We need to make sure the talents and energies of not just the whole of the cabinet, but the whole of the labour movement','Melanne\'s event was wonderful. Get Shaun Woodward\'s memo? Miliband interviewbelow. Sid http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/jun/12/david-miliband-gordon-brown-labour-leadership/print The Guardian David Miliband: Labour is facing the fight of its life Foreign secretary thought about quitting the government in last week\'s turmoil David Miliband expressed his frustration at a lack of vision from the Labour leadership. Photograph: Martin Godwin Voters still don\'t know what Labour and Gordon Brown stand for, David Miliband admits today, as he reveals how close he came to quitting the government during last week\'s turmoil at Westminster. Speaking to the Guardian at the end of 10 extraordinary days, the foreign secretary says the party\'s high command was given an \"electric shock\" by the disastrous European election results, and he urges fellow ministers to get out and prepare for \"the fight of our life\". But Miliband also concedes that he considered following his close friend and ally James Purnell, who resigned from the government last week and called for the prime minister to stand down. Miliband said: \"I\'d made my decision on Thursday. Sometimes you can make your decisions with great planning and calculation and sometimes you have to make them rather more quickly. James made his decision in good faith, I made my decision in good faith ... we all have tolive with our decisions.\" The Labour party has a settled view of who should be leader, he said. \"This divides people who are close and people feel passionately one way and people feel passionately the other way.\" Describing the task now facing Labour, he says: \"It could not be more urgent that there is a maximum of 11 months until the next general election, that we got 15% of the vote nationally [last week], that we came second in Wales and that one in 20 people voted for us. If that does not electric shock us out of our ministerial chairs to think: \'By God, we have got the fight of our life on our hands because whatever the Tories are they certainly don\'t deserve a landslide\' ? then nothing will.\" Miliband has not given a domestic policy interview for nearly nine months since he felt dogged by accusations that he was manoeuvring for the premiership. He refuses to acknowledge that his decision to back Brown last week saved the prime minister, saying \"it is impossible to tell\". But the foreign secretary feels his loyalty has given him the freedom to speak his mind without his motives being questioned by anyone in Downing Street. Miliband betrays frustration at the absence of a clear Labour vision, saying: \"We need the message to go out that we have got the humility to learn about what has gone wrong. \"It is not a masochism strategy. It is about saying what we believe in. It is about clarity, priority, adding up to purpose. I know what we stand for, I know what our instincts are, but the voters don\'t. Actually, I know what Gordon Brown stands for. \"We have a responsibility to make sure that, come the election, [voters] know what Labour stands for. We were not being listened to, people felt that they had been forgotten, we neither inspired nor reassured.\" He calls for cabinet colleagues to show stronger leadership in the battle to restore Labour\'s fortunes. \"We need to make sure the talents and energies of not just the whole of the cabinet, but the whole of the labour movement'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Back_to_Basics_(Christina_Aguilera_album)',1,1,'2590 - C05764087.txt','Revised Draft Statement on Sri LankaI couldn\'t agree more. It should be a letter, and we shouldn\'t be too defensive. This is a time-worn tactic of the GOSL: have a conniption when someone says something you don\'t like, characterize the statement in the worst possible way (never mind that she also referred to the Balkans and nobody from Bosnia or Serbia is making a fuss) and force the other side to back down, abjectly. I just spoke to hrc. We should do this from melanne. She still wants to see a draft. She WI this is where it had been left after conferring later this am with you all - let\'s make those adjustments and get a drsft she can review that conforms. Thanks. Cdm A letter from Melanne that makes its way into the public domain achieves the same goal of putting out a countering narrative to whatever handful of outlets have covered this. But coming from Melanne it is far more confirming of HRC\'s statement, as opposed to a widely released spokesman statement which will invariably read like a correction/retraction. I fear how the 3,000 outlets who have not even noticed this issue will react to this statement. And with a letter from Melanne, the Sri Lankans still get a response - arguable a more substantive one Jake, I was in this same place an hour ago when we had a conference call with the Secretary. She feels that this has generated a great deal of media commentary in various quarters, including prominent outlets in this country (LAT) and in Asia that we have no choice but to respond in a public way. Government supporters are saying that she is listening to the Tamil diaspora. What this does is reinforces her statement, but gives the government a little something on recent experience, and then does the pivot to reconciliation and what they need to do now, reinforcing our current policy. PJ Having read this I wonder if this is better done as a clarifying letter from Melanne to Sri Lankan FM that we publicly release? Having the spokesman clarify the Secretary\'s words in an official statement has a slightly uncomfortable feel to it. It requires us to set up the critique and then respond to it, rather than just having an official and direct response to the protest that we can point others to. In the second paragraph, between the second and third sentence, do you want to say explicitly that this was the basis of the Secretary\'s statement? Just a thought. Importance: High Try this. PJ STATEMENT BY THE SPOKESMAN Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in remarks Wednesday before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict, stated that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries. In her statement, she specifically cited Sri Lanka, which prompted an official protest by the Government of Sri Lanka and some news commentary around the world. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching well into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations substantiated numerous reports of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. This controversy should not detract from the specific actions that Sri Lanka needs to take now. With the end of the military conflict, Secretary Clinton believes strongly that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights. The government of Sri Lanka should release more than 250,000 displaced persons who are still confined in camps, and lead a process of genuine political and social reconciliation that changes how the Sinhalese and Tamil people relate to each other. The United States stands ready to assist and support the people of Sri Lanka with these critical challenges.','Revised Draft Statement on Sri LankaI couldn\'t agree more. It should be a letter, and we shouldn\'t be too defensive. This is a time-worn tactic of the GOSL: have a conniption when someone says something you don\'t like, characterize the statement in the worst possible way (never mind that she also referred to the Balkans and nobody from Bosnia or Serbia is making a fuss) and force the other side to back down, abjectly. I just spoke to hrc. We should do this from melanne. She still wants to see a draft. She WI this is where it had been left after conferring later this am with you all - let\'s make those adjustments and get a drsft she can review that conforms. Thanks. Cdm A letter from Melanne that makes its way into the public domain achieves the same goal of putting out a countering narrative to whatever handful of outlets have covered this. But coming from Melanne it is far more confirming of HRC\'s statement, as opposed to a widely released spokesman statement which will invariably read like a correction/retraction. I fear how the 3,000 outlets who have not even noticed this issue will react to this statement. And with a letter from Melanne, the Sri Lankans still get a response - arguable a more substantive one Jake, I was in this same place an hour ago when we had a conference call with the Secretary. She feels that this has generated a great deal of media commentary in various quarters, including prominent outlets in this country (LAT) and in Asia that we have no choice but to respond in a public way. Government supporters are saying that she is listening to the Tamil diaspora. What this does is reinforces her statement, but gives the government a little something on recent experience, and then does the pivot to reconciliation and what they need to do now, reinforcing our current policy. PJ Having read this I wonder if this is better done as a clarifying letter from Melanne to Sri Lankan FM that we publicly release? Having the spokesman clarify the Secretary\'s words in an official statement has a slightly uncomfortable feel to it. It requires us to set up the critique and then respond to it, rather than just having an official and direct response to the protest that we can point others to. In the second paragraph, between the second and third sentence, do you want to say explicitly that \"this was the basis of the Secretary\'s statement\"? Just a thought. Importance: High Try this. PJ STATEMENT BY THE SPOKESMAN Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in remarks Wednesday before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict, stated that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries. In her statement, she specifically cited Sri Lanka, which prompted an official protest by the Government of Sri Lanka and some news commentary around the world. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching well into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations substantiated numerous reports of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. This controversy should not detract from the specific actions that Sri Lanka needs to take now. With the end of the military conflict, Secretary Clinton believes strongly that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights. The government of Sri Lanka should release more than 250,000 displaced persons who are still confined in camps, and lead a process of genuine political and social reconciliation that changes how the Sinhalese and Tamil people relate to each other. The United States stands ready to assist and support the people of Sri Lanka with these critical challenges.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Back_to_Now',1,1,'3592 - C05766315.txt','I\'m on my way backSorry -- I had to step out for a bit. Heading back now. And would like to see Holbrooke before I go to airport if you can get him to come up.','I\'m on my way backSorry -- I had to step out for a bit. Heading back now. And would like to see Holbrooke before I go to airport if you can get him to come up.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bad_Blood_(Taylor_Swift_song)',1,1,'3673 - C05766524.txt','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had hijacked negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of hijacking efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked, he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a hijacker. Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme, she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing. The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests, Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited. China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions, said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo, wrote Li.','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had \"hijacked\" negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of \"hijacking\" efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. \"We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked,\" he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a \"hijacker.\" Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. \"The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme,\" she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. \"Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing.\" The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. \"Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests,\" Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. \"The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited.\" China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. \"Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions,\" said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. \"Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo,\" wrote Li.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Baghdad',15,1,'108 - C05739684.txt','Stevens Update on Benghazi -- 4/26 7am Stevens Update On Benghazi -- 4/26 7arnFIRM Fogarty, Daniel .1 All: Ops has provided below the latest Stevens update on Benghazi: ? Traffkaccidenti Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seathelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee Mjuries are light if any. Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? INC head Malunoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to he met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Thanks, Dan','Stevens Update on Benghazi -- 4/26 7am Stevens Update On Benghazi -- 4/26 7arnFIRM Fogarty, Daniel .1 All: Ops has provided below the latest Stevens update on Benghazi: ? Traffkaccidenti Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seathelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee Mjuries are light if any. Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? INC head Malunoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to he met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Thanks, Dan'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Baghdad',15,1,'1093 - C05760344.txt','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingWhat is the Bolton letter about the ICC refer to? Sensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingWhat is the Bolton letter about the ICC refer to? Sensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks; they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options; he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Baghdad',15,1,'111 - C05739687.txt','Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 1200 (SBU) Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 0700 (SBU) B6Here are more details on the overnight traffic accident. Dear Colleagues, S/E Chris Stevens provided the following update from Benghazi at 1200 EDT to Embassy Tripoli DCM Polaschik and NEA/MAG Director Roebuck: Traffic accident: Following discussions with S/E Stevens and other USG officials, the TNC has agreed not to issue any public statement regarding the accident. S/E Stevens\' USG colleagues are waiting for guidance from their HQ regarding proposed compensation of 52,000 Libyan dinars ($43,312): 13,000 ($10,828) per victim, to cover funeral costs and other compensation. TNC will accompany S/E Stevens on his courtesy calls on the families, to take place either today or tomorrow. In the view of S/E Stevens, the TNC has been handling this incident in a professional and low-profile manner. [Note: S/E Stevens separately provided the following details of the accident: The U.S. vehicle was traveling back from the Benghazi airport at moderate speed. The U.S. vehicle was struck by the Libyan vehicle going at high speed in an intersection. As a correction to earlier information - four people were killed and only two were injured.] Police chief: S/E Stevens met with the Benghazi chief of police today, following discussions related to the accident. The police chief is a university professor who took on these police duties after the revolution. According to the police chief, there are only 3,000 police in the Benghazi area, down from 6,000 prior to the revolution. Many police simply did not return to their jobs after the revolution, as they feared retaliation. EU and UK reps have met with the Special Envoy Stevens reported at 0700 EDT on 4/26: ? Traffic accident: Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seatbelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee injuries are light if any, Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? TNC head Mahmoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to be met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Christina Tomlinson Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center tomfinsonct@state,gov 202-6474512 Itg1kik ,MEN7 oi rrr Ops Center celebrates its SOth anniversary with 24 hours of OPERATIONS CENTER worldwide service on April 30, Register now to participAe.','Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 1200 (SBU) Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 0700 (SBU) B6Here are more details on the overnight traffic accident. Dear Colleagues, S/E Chris Stevens provided the following update from Benghazi at 1200 EDT to Embassy Tripoli DCM Polaschik and NEA/MAG Director Roebuck: Traffic accident: Following discussions with S/E Stevens and other USG officials, the TNC has agreed not to issue any public statement regarding the accident. S/E Stevens\' USG colleagues are waiting for guidance from their HQ regarding proposed compensation of 52,000 Libyan dinars ($43,312): 13,000 ($10,828) per victim, to cover funeral costs and other compensation. TNC will accompany S/E Stevens on his courtesy calls on the families, to take place either today or tomorrow. In the view of S/E Stevens, the TNC has been handling this incident in a professional and low-profile manner. [Note: S/E Stevens separately provided the following details of the accident: The U.S. vehicle was traveling back from the Benghazi airport at moderate speed. The U.S. vehicle was struck by the Libyan vehicle going at high speed in an intersection. As a correction to earlier information - four people were killed and only two were injured.] Police chief: S/E Stevens met with the Benghazi chief of police today, following discussions related to the accident. The police chief is a university professor who took on these police duties after the revolution. According to the police chief, there are only 3,000 police in the Benghazi area, down from 6,000 prior to the revolution. Many police simply did not return to their jobs after the revolution, as they feared retaliation. EU and UK reps have met with the Special Envoy Stevens reported at 0700 EDT on 4/26: ? Traffic accident: Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seatbelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee injuries are light if any, Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? TNC head Mahmoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to be met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Christina Tomlinson Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center tomfinsonct@state,gov 202-6474512 Itg1kik ,MEN7 oi rrr Ops Center celebrates its SOth anniversary with 24 hours of OPERATIONS CENTER worldwide service on April 30\", Register now to participAe.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Baghdad',15,1,'1150 - C05760414.txt','Coordinated Baghdad Explosions Kill 90 (SBU)Have you left yet? (SBU) The death toll continues to rise in bombing\'s that injured 130 more, media report. Embassy Baghdad is unaware of any American citizens killed or injured in the four confirmed blasts, and affirms all Mission personnel are accounted for. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Coordinated Baghdad Explosions Kill 90 (SBU)Have you left yet? (SBU) The death toll continues to rise in bombing\'s that injured 130 more, media report. Embassy Baghdad is unaware of any American citizens killed or injured in the four confirmed blasts, and affirms all Mission personnel are accounted for. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Baghdad',15,1,'1152 - C05760416.txt','Coordinated Baghdad Explosions Kill 90 (SBU)No--pis go today. I told her that! was sorry I couldn\'t be there but want you both to go ahead today and just call/email to tell me what\'s happening lam headed to airport but Have you left yet? (SBU) The death toll continues to rise in bombings that injured 130 more, media report. Embassy Baghdad is unaware of any American citizens killed or injured in the four confirmed blasts, and affirms all Mission personnel are accounted for. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Coordinated Baghdad Explosions Kill 90 (SBU)No--pis go today. I told her that! was sorry I couldn\'t be there but want you both to go ahead today and just call/email to tell me what\'s happening lam headed to airport but Have you left yet? (SBU) The death toll continues to rise in bombings that injured 130 more, media report. Embassy Baghdad is unaware of any American citizens killed or injured in the four confirmed blasts, and affirms all Mission personnel are accounted for. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Baghdad',15,1,'1455 - C05761188.txt','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq. Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen. A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut. Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue. She said that many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance \"is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq.\" Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by \"visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen.\" A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that \"the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut.\" Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, \"Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue.\" She said that \"many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Baghdad',15,1,'1903 - C05762423.txt','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks. Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting God is Great, mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, \"I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks.\" Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting \"God is Great,\" mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Baghdad',15,1,'219 - C05739816.txt','Our Exchange Pim: Our ExchangeHi Philippe: Thanks very much for the note. I appreciate it. I have deep sympathy for what your team and the families of the victims are going through. In Baghdad years ago, someone I cared for very deeply lost her life with three others in the service of promoting our values overseas. This experience probably added to the intensity behind my questions and responses as well. In the interest of diplomacy and extending an olive branch: we should get a drink sometime, off the record. Best, Michael On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 8:18 PM, Reines, Philippe I <reinesp@stategov> wrote: Hi Michael As you can imagine this has been an intense time for everyone at the State Department, including me. While I stand by the fundamental principles at issue here, that does not justify my unprofessional response to your emails. I particularly do not want my words to be a distraction from this tragedy. I apologize, both for my language and for my tone. Philippe','Our Exchange Pim: Our ExchangeHi Philippe: Thanks very much for the note. I appreciate it. I have deep sympathy for what your team and the families of the victims are going through. In Baghdad years ago, someone I cared for very deeply lost her life with three others in the service of promoting our values overseas. This experience probably added to the intensity behind my questions and responses as well. In the interest of diplomacy and extending an olive branch: we should get a drink sometime, off the record. Best, Michael On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 8:18 PM, Reines, Philippe I <reinesp@stategov> wrote: Hi Michael As you can imagine this has been an intense time for everyone at the State Department, including me. While I stand by the fundamental principles at issue here, that does not justify my unprofessional response to your emails. I particularly do not want my words to be a distraction from this tragedy. I apologize, both for my language and for my tone. Philippe'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Baghdad',15,1,'2488 - C05763834.txt','Zebari call sheetI can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. MI want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. al I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. DI This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. 1:11 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may have lost a number of staff members. At this point, we do not know if other senior-ranking MFA officials were killed or wounded in the attack.','Zebari call sheetI can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. MI want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. al I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. DI This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. 1:11 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may have lost a number of staff members. At this point, we do not know if other senior-ranking MFA officials were killed or wounded in the attack.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Baghdad',15,1,'2490 - C05763838.txt','Zebari call sheetI already told them to plan on calling chris hill first. So let me start the process. Calling soon is good. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. III I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. IE I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 11 This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. [13 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may','Zebari call sheetI already told them to plan on calling chris hill first. So let me start the process. Calling soon is good. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. III I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. IE I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 11 This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. [13 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Baghdad',15,1,'2491 - C05763839.txt','(AP) Baghdad UpdateBAGHDAD (AP) Iraqi PM blames Sunni insurgents for Baghdad bombs, says government must re-evaluate security. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Baghdad UpdateBAGHDAD (AP) Iraqi PM blames Sunni insurgents for Baghdad bombs, says government must re-evaluate security. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Baghdad',15,1,'2512 - C05763919.txt','Zebari call sheetI\'ve reached out to chris. Haven\'t reached him yet. Zebari is up north only with cell phone access and lines are congested so we haven\'t been able to get him on. But the foreign ministry knows u r trying to reach him. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. GI I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. El I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 111This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. I Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s','Zebari call sheetI\'ve reached out to chris. Haven\'t reached him yet. Zebari is up north only with cell phone access and lines are congested so we haven\'t been able to get him on. But the foreign ministry knows u r trying to reach him. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. GI I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. El I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 111This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. I Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Baghdad',15,1,'2924 - C05764699.txt','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks; they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options; he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today; if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras; it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Baghdad',15,1,'3014 - C05764876.txt','Truck bombs kill 16 people in Iraq (AP)BAGHDAD (AP) At least 16 people have been killed as two truck bombs struck separate communities north of Iraq\'s capital. One bombing killed at least a dozen people in a primarily Sunni village north of Baghdad. Officials say police opened fire in an attempt to stop the truck, forcing it to change direction and slam into a concrete barrier near a market. The blast damaged the police station and a number of nearby homes and shops. The attack comes three days after Iraqi police defused a car bomb in the same area, and the police chief says it may be retaliation. The second attack occurred near Mosul, where a parked truck bomb exploded and killed at least four people. 318','Truck bombs kill 16 people in Iraq (AP)BAGHDAD (AP) At least 16 people have been killed as two truck bombs struck separate communities north of Iraq\'s capital. One bombing killed at least a dozen people in a primarily Sunni village north of Baghdad. Officials say police opened fire in an attempt to stop the truck, forcing it to change direction and slam into a concrete barrier near a market. The blast damaged the police station and a number of nearby homes and shops. The attack comes three days after Iraqi police defused a car bomb in the same area, and the police chief says it may be retaliation. The second attack occurred near Mosul, where a parked truck bomb exploded and killed at least four people. 318'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Baghdad',15,1,'345 - C05758484.txt','FollowupHere\'s a partial list of followup from our last trip and the last week: What can we do to help protect the Christians in Iraq as requested by Ken Joseph whom we saw in Baghdad? JoDee Winterhof raised questions about how the PRTs and the language DOD uses about them are problematic for NGOs like care. Pls ask one of Holbrooke\'s people if they ever talked to Wolfgang Danspeckgruber at Princeton about building a railroad in Aghanistan. Also Dr. Arthur Keys at International Relief + Development wanted to talk w someone from Holbrooke\'s team about development in Af. I asked the Spec IG for Af Recon, Arnold Fields, to alert us to problems as soon as they can. I\'m not sure how to formalize this or even if it\'s appropriate. Let\'s discuss. What are the Iran Watchers?','FollowupHere\'s a partial list of followup from our last trip and the last week: What can we do to help protect the Christians in Iraq as requested by Ken Joseph whom we saw in Baghdad? JoDee Winterhof raised questions about how the PRTs and the language DOD uses about them are problematic for NGOs like care. Pls ask one of Holbrooke\'s people if they ever talked to Wolfgang Danspeckgruber at Princeton about building a railroad in Aghanistan. Also Dr. Arthur Keys at International Relief + Development wanted to talk w someone from Holbrooke\'s team about development in Af. I asked the Spec IG for Af Recon, Arnold Fields, to alert us to problems as soon as they can. I\'m not sure how to formalize this or even if it\'s appropriate. Let\'s discuss. What are the \"Iran Watchers\"?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bagram_Airfield',1,1,'1917 - C05762442.txt','(New York Times) Times Reporter Held by Taliban EscapesStory is out. Richard called again to talk to you about it. Statement is being drafted for your review. June 21,2009 ? Times Reporter Held by Taliban Escapes By THE NEW YORK TIMES A New York Times reporter who was kidnapped by the Taliban has escaped and made his way to freedom after more than seven months of captivity in the mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan. David Rohde, along with a local reporter, Tahir Ludin and their driver, Asadullah Mangal, were abducted outside of Kabul on Nov. 10 while Mr. Rohde was researching a book. Mr. Rohde was part of the Times reporting team that won a Pulitzer Prize in May for coverage of Afghanistan and Pakistan last year. Mr. Rohde told his wife, Kristen Mulvihill, that Mr. Ludin joined him late Friday night in climbing over the wall of a compound where they were being held in the North Waziristan region of Pakistan. They found a Pakistani army scout, who led them to a nearby army base, and on Saturday they were flown to the American Bagram military base in Afghanistan. They just walked over the wall of the compound, said Ms. Muvihill. Mr. Mangal did not escape with the two other men. The initial report was that Mr. Rohde was in good health, while Mr. Ludin injured his foot in the escape. 25','(New York Times) Times Reporter Held by Taliban EscapesStory is out. Richard called again to talk to you about it. Statement is being drafted for your review. June 21,2009 ? Times Reporter Held by Taliban Escapes By THE NEW YORK TIMES A New York Times reporter who was kidnapped by the Taliban has escaped and made his way to freedom after more than seven months of captivity in the mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan. David Rohde, along with a local reporter, Tahir Ludin and their driver, Asadullah Mangal, were abducted outside of Kabul on Nov. 10 while Mr. Rohde was researching a book. Mr. Rohde was part of the Times reporting team that won a Pulitzer Prize in May for coverage of Afghanistan and Pakistan last year. Mr. Rohde told his wife, Kristen Mulvihill, that Mr. Ludin joined him late Friday night in climbing over the wall of a compound where they were being held in the North Waziristan region of Pakistan. They found a Pakistani army scout, who led them to a nearby army base, and on Saturday they were flown to the American Bagram military base in Afghanistan. \"They just walked over the wall of the compound,\" said Ms. Muvihill. Mr. Mangal did not escape with the two other men. The initial report was that Mr. Rohde was in good health, while Mr. Ludin injured his foot in the escape. 25'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bahrain',1,1,'181 - C05739774.txt','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bahraini_uprising_of_2011',1,1,'181 - C05739774.txt','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bailiwick',1,1,'210 - C05739805.txt','Fvv: WS3: Hillary and Libya WSJ: Hillary and LibyaHillary and Libya November 16. 2012 Wall Street Journal David Petraeus told Congress Friday in closed hearings that the CIA believed from the start that the September 1 attacks on the U_S. consulate in Benghazi o,,ere by terrorists. That leaves one VIP xvho\'S snil missing from Congressional serAny: Hillary Clinton. GOP Congressman Peter Kin!! said Mr. Petracits`s testimony differed from what the former CIA director told Congress itnim2diately after the attacks. Mr. King also said Mr. Petraeus said that the CIA\'s orig.inal talking poii t. on the attacks were cditt.d. The. 21t.,::\'red version beealrie the basis \'.or U.N., Ambassador Susan Rice\'s misieading and now infamotis comm<iints hiamino the aitacks on a YouTube video. Both that discrepancy aild the :Sate of the altered talking points need further digt:iing. especially if Ms. Rice is nominated to be the next Secretary of State. But Mr. Petraeus wasn\'t responsible for lax consulate security or the U.S, policy that led to the Libya debacle. That\'s Mrs, Clinton\'s bailiwick. Last month in interviews from deepest Peru_ the Secretary of State said 1 take . . responstbility for Benghazi.','Fvv: WS3: Hillary and Libya WSJ: Hillary and LibyaHillary and Libya November 16. 2012 Wall Street Journal David Petraeus told Congress Friday in closed hearings that the CIA believed from the start that the September 1 attacks on the U_S. consulate in Benghazi o,,ere by terrorists. That leaves one VIP xvho\'S snil missing from Congressional serAny: Hillary Clinton. GOP Congressman Peter Kin!! said Mr. Petracits`s testimony differed from what the former CIA director told Congress itnim2diately after the attacks. Mr. King also said Mr. Petraeus said that the CIA\'s orig.inal talking poii t. on the attacks were cditt.d. The. 21t.,::\'red version beealrie the basis \'.or U.N., Ambassador Susan Rice\'s misieading and now infamotis comm<iints hiamino the aitacks on a YouTube video. Both that discrepancy aild the :Sate of the altered talking points need further digt:iing. especially if Ms. Rice is nominated to be the next Secretary of State. But Mr. Petraeus wasn\'t responsible for lax consulate security or the U.S, policy that led to the Libya debacle. That\'s Mrs, Clinton\'s bailiwick. Last month in interviews from deepest Peru_ the Secretary of State said \"1 take . . responstbility\" for Benghazi.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bainuk_people',1,1,'2484 - C05763823.txt','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banU.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to, said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities, he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banU.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. \"People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to,\" said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. \"Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities,\" he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Baku',3,1,'1989 - C05762588.txt','Aliyev callOps just faxed a call sheet for Aliyev to house. Steinberg will be traveling to Baku on July 10, and Jim/Jake/phil think the call from you will help to pave the way for his trip. There is an info memo on latest developments, a cable summary, and a bio. You ok with proceeding with setting up call? We can do over next few days if u r ok.','Aliyev callOps just faxed a call sheet for Aliyev to house. Steinberg will be traveling to Baku on July 10, and Jim/Jake/phil think the call from you will help to pave the way for his trip. There is an info memo on latest developments, a cable summary, and a bio. You ok with proceeding with setting up call? We can do over next few days if u r ok.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Baku',3,1,'2026 - C05762652.txt','Jim travel this weekCheryl, Jake, Huma, Jim is traveling to Europe this Thursday ? Sunday, as follows: Thursday/Friday: Dubrovnik for the 2009 Croatia Summit Friday evening/Saturday morning: Baku, Azerbaijan on N-K Saturday afternoon: Yerevan, Armenia on N-K Saturday evening/Sunday: Lisbon for the Community of Democracies meeting He\'ll leave early Thursday morning and return to DC on Sunday evening. Amy Scanlon from our office will staff Jim on the trip. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931','Jim travel this weekCheryl, Jake, Huma, Jim is traveling to Europe this Thursday ? Sunday, as follows: Thursday/Friday: Dubrovnik for the 2009 Croatia Summit Friday evening/Saturday morning: Baku, Azerbaijan on N-K Saturday afternoon: Yerevan, Armenia on N-K Saturday evening/Sunday: Lisbon for the Community of Democracies meeting He\'ll leave early Thursday morning and return to DC on Sunday evening. Amy Scanlon from our office will staff Jim on the trip. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Baku',3,1,'3308 - C05765823.txt','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact; the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Balance_of_payments',1,1,'3294 - C05765795.txt','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main banker for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main \"banker\" for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Balance_of_trade',1,2,'3403 - C05765980.txt','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures. Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero; long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: \"On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures.\" Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Balasingham_Nadesan',1,1,'1848 - C05762264.txt','Sri Lanka army: 3 Tamil Tiger leaders killedFyi Colombo (AP) ? Sri Lanka\'s military says special forces have killed the head of the Tamil Tigers\' political wing and two other top leaders in the northern war zone. There has been no word yet on the whereabouts of the group\'s top leader, Velupillai Prabhakaran. A senior military official says an attack Sunday night killed rebels\' political wing leaders Balasingham Nadesan, head of rebels\' peace secretariat Seevaratnam Puleedevan and a military leader known as Ramesh. Tim Davis Watch Officer Operations Center 202-647-1512 20','Sri Lanka army: 3 Tamil Tiger leaders killedFyi Colombo (AP) ? Sri Lanka\'s military says special forces have killed the head of the Tamil Tigers\' political wing and two other top leaders in the northern war zone. There has been no word yet on the whereabouts of the group\'s top leader, Velupillai Prabhakaran. A senior military official says an attack Sunday night killed rebels\' political wing leaders Balasingham Nadesan, head of rebels\' peace secretariat Seevaratnam Puleedevan and a military leader known as Ramesh. Tim Davis Watch Officer Operations Center 202-647-1512 20'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Balkans',2,1,'1412 - C05761118.txt','OSCECheryl Additional info Regards pat The OSCE\'s broad geographical coverage and the span of issues ranging from technical arms control treaties to foreign policy and human rights challenges in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia requires in-depth knowledge of all aspects of American foreign policy, plus an ability to respond to rapidly changing circumstances during open mutlilateral debates and in negotiations on international agreement and treaties. It also requires rapid intervention in emerging crisis situations, such as potential regional conflict flashpoints in the Caucasus, Central Asia or the Balkans. The PermRep to the OSCE is also responsible for overseeing OSCE operations in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia, while overseeing a staff of 30 professionals in Vienna and an additional 50 Americans seconded to OSCE Missions and field offices spread from Tirana to Tashkent. The briefing memo endorsed by Secretary Clinton on Revitalizing the OSCE noted the importance of assigning a strong Ambassador to this key position -- a need that is only heightened as it appears the Organization is about to embark on a multi-year major strategic review and negotiation of principles and mechanisms to underpin European security architecture. Thus, the Ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the OSCE will also have to be very sensitive to negotiations and trends elsewhere in Europe, including in a bilateral US- Russian track, in NATO, and in US-EU relations, as well as overseeing negotiations to revive conventional arms control in the European theater. In-depth knowledge of the former Soviet Union region and Russian language skills are a major plus for the Permanent Representative, as this is a primary forum for interaction with Russia and Central Asian countries on a daily basis. Strong public speaking skills are also a must, as the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE is expected to speak on the record in hundreds of public statements each year on issues of concern to two different regional bureaus (EUR and SCA) and four functional bureaus (VCI, DRL, EB, and RPM). Wayne, Can you get me the position description, please. Marcie Can someone get me soonest, today, a position description for the US Amb to OSCE . And a paragraph or two on Thanks pat','OSCECheryl Additional info Regards pat The OSCE\'s broad geographical coverage and the span of issues ranging from technical arms control treaties to foreign policy and human rights challenges in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia requires in-depth knowledge of all aspects of American foreign policy, plus an ability to respond to rapidly changing circumstances during open mutlilateral debates and in negotiations on international agreement and treaties. It also requires rapid intervention in emerging crisis situations, such as potential regional conflict flashpoints in the Caucasus, Central Asia or the Balkans. The PermRep to the OSCE is also responsible for overseeing OSCE operations in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia, while overseeing a staff of 30 professionals in Vienna and an additional 50 Americans seconded to OSCE Missions and field offices spread from Tirana to Tashkent. The briefing memo endorsed by Secretary Clinton on \"Revitalizing the OSCE\" noted the importance of assigning a strong Ambassador to this key position -- a need that is only heightened as it appears the Organization is about to embark on a multi-year major strategic review and negotiation of principles and mechanisms to underpin European security architecture. Thus, the Ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the OSCE will also have to be very sensitive to negotiations and trends elsewhere in Europe, including in a bilateral US- Russian track, in NATO, and in US-EU relations, as well as overseeing negotiations to revive conventional arms control in the European theater. In-depth knowledge of the former Soviet Union region and Russian language skills are a major plus for the Permanent Representative, as this is a primary forum for interaction with Russia and Central Asian countries on a daily basis. Strong public speaking skills are also a must, as the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE is expected to speak on the record in hundreds of public statements each year on issues of concern to two different regional bureaus (EUR and SCA) and four functional bureaus (VCI, DRL, EB, and RPM). Wayne, Can you get me the position description, please. Marcie Can someone get me soonest, today, a position description for the US Amb to OSCE . And a paragraph or two on Thanks pat'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Balkans',2,1,'2590 - C05764087.txt','Revised Draft Statement on Sri LankaI couldn\'t agree more. It should be a letter, and we shouldn\'t be too defensive. This is a time-worn tactic of the GOSL: have a conniption when someone says something you don\'t like, characterize the statement in the worst possible way (never mind that she also referred to the Balkans and nobody from Bosnia or Serbia is making a fuss) and force the other side to back down, abjectly. I just spoke to hrc. We should do this from melanne. She still wants to see a draft. She WI this is where it had been left after conferring later this am with you all - let\'s make those adjustments and get a drsft she can review that conforms. Thanks. Cdm A letter from Melanne that makes its way into the public domain achieves the same goal of putting out a countering narrative to whatever handful of outlets have covered this. But coming from Melanne it is far more confirming of HRC\'s statement, as opposed to a widely released spokesman statement which will invariably read like a correction/retraction. I fear how the 3,000 outlets who have not even noticed this issue will react to this statement. And with a letter from Melanne, the Sri Lankans still get a response - arguable a more substantive one Jake, I was in this same place an hour ago when we had a conference call with the Secretary. She feels that this has generated a great deal of media commentary in various quarters, including prominent outlets in this country (LAT) and in Asia that we have no choice but to respond in a public way. Government supporters are saying that she is listening to the Tamil diaspora. What this does is reinforces her statement, but gives the government a little something on recent experience, and then does the pivot to reconciliation and what they need to do now, reinforcing our current policy. PJ Having read this I wonder if this is better done as a clarifying letter from Melanne to Sri Lankan FM that we publicly release? Having the spokesman clarify the Secretary\'s words in an official statement has a slightly uncomfortable feel to it. It requires us to set up the critique and then respond to it, rather than just having an official and direct response to the protest that we can point others to. In the second paragraph, between the second and third sentence, do you want to say explicitly that this was the basis of the Secretary\'s statement? Just a thought. Importance: High Try this. PJ STATEMENT BY THE SPOKESMAN Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in remarks Wednesday before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict, stated that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries. In her statement, she specifically cited Sri Lanka, which prompted an official protest by the Government of Sri Lanka and some news commentary around the world. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching well into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations substantiated numerous reports of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. This controversy should not detract from the specific actions that Sri Lanka needs to take now. With the end of the military conflict, Secretary Clinton believes strongly that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights. The government of Sri Lanka should release more than 250,000 displaced persons who are still confined in camps, and lead a process of genuine political and social reconciliation that changes how the Sinhalese and Tamil people relate to each other. The United States stands ready to assist and support the people of Sri Lanka with these critical challenges.','Revised Draft Statement on Sri LankaI couldn\'t agree more. It should be a letter, and we shouldn\'t be too defensive. This is a time-worn tactic of the GOSL: have a conniption when someone says something you don\'t like, characterize the statement in the worst possible way (never mind that she also referred to the Balkans and nobody from Bosnia or Serbia is making a fuss) and force the other side to back down, abjectly. I just spoke to hrc. We should do this from melanne. She still wants to see a draft. She WI this is where it had been left after conferring later this am with you all - let\'s make those adjustments and get a drsft she can review that conforms. Thanks. Cdm A letter from Melanne that makes its way into the public domain achieves the same goal of putting out a countering narrative to whatever handful of outlets have covered this. But coming from Melanne it is far more confirming of HRC\'s statement, as opposed to a widely released spokesman statement which will invariably read like a correction/retraction. I fear how the 3,000 outlets who have not even noticed this issue will react to this statement. And with a letter from Melanne, the Sri Lankans still get a response - arguable a more substantive one Jake, I was in this same place an hour ago when we had a conference call with the Secretary. She feels that this has generated a great deal of media commentary in various quarters, including prominent outlets in this country (LAT) and in Asia that we have no choice but to respond in a public way. Government supporters are saying that she is listening to the Tamil diaspora. What this does is reinforces her statement, but gives the government a little something on recent experience, and then does the pivot to reconciliation and what they need to do now, reinforcing our current policy. PJ Having read this I wonder if this is better done as a clarifying letter from Melanne to Sri Lankan FM that we publicly release? Having the spokesman clarify the Secretary\'s words in an official statement has a slightly uncomfortable feel to it. It requires us to set up the critique and then respond to it, rather than just having an official and direct response to the protest that we can point others to. In the second paragraph, between the second and third sentence, do you want to say explicitly that \"this was the basis of the Secretary\'s statement\"? Just a thought. Importance: High Try this. PJ STATEMENT BY THE SPOKESMAN Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in remarks Wednesday before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict, stated that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries. In her statement, she specifically cited Sri Lanka, which prompted an official protest by the Government of Sri Lanka and some news commentary around the world. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching well into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations substantiated numerous reports of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. This controversy should not detract from the specific actions that Sri Lanka needs to take now. With the end of the military conflict, Secretary Clinton believes strongly that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights. The government of Sri Lanka should release more than 250,000 displaced persons who are still confined in camps, and lead a process of genuine political and social reconciliation that changes how the Sinhalese and Tamil people relate to each other. The United States stands ready to assist and support the people of Sri Lanka with these critical challenges.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Ballistic_missile',2,1,'1712 - C05761724.txt','STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT REGARDING NORTH KOREAFYI THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2009 STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT REGARDING NORTH KOREA Today, North Korea said that it has conducted a nuclear test in violation of international law. It appears to also have attempted a short range missile launch. These actions, while not a surprise given its statements and actions to date, are a matter of grave concern to all nations. North Korea\'s attempts to develop nuclear weapons, as well as its ballistic missile program, constitute a threat to international peace and security. By acting in blatant defiance of the United Nations Security Council, North Korea is directly and recklessly challenging the international community. North Korea\'s behavior increases tensions and undermines stability in Northeast Asia. Such provocations will only serve to deepen North Korea\'s isolation. It will not find international acceptance unless it abandons its pursuit of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. The danger posed by North Korea\'s threatening activities warrants action by the international community. We have been and will continue working with our allies and partners in the Six-Party Talks as well as other members of the U.N. Security Council in the days ahead. 10','STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT REGARDING NORTH KOREAFYI THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2009 STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT REGARDING NORTH KOREA Today, North Korea said that it has conducted a nuclear test in violation of international law. It appears to also have attempted a short range missile launch. These actions, while not a surprise given its statements and actions to date, are a matter of grave concern to all nations. North Korea\'s attempts to develop nuclear weapons, as well as its ballistic missile program, constitute a threat to international peace and security. By acting in blatant defiance of the United Nations Security Council, North Korea is directly and recklessly challenging the international community. North Korea\'s behavior increases tensions and undermines stability in Northeast Asia. Such provocations will only serve to deepen North Korea\'s isolation. It will not find international acceptance unless it abandons its pursuit of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. The danger posed by North Korea\'s threatening activities warrants action by the international community. We have been and will continue working with our allies and partners in the Six-Party Talks as well as other members of the U.N. Security Council in the days ahead. 10'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Ballistic_missile',2,1,'1974 - C05762567.txt','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do, said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. \"All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do,\" said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Baloch_people',1,1,'2773 - C05764453.txt','New POGO story - forced resignation of whistleblowerFyi From POGO\'s website blog: A positive take on our actions thus far, as characterized by the remaining guards in Kabul. http://pogoblog.typeoad.combogo/2009/09/more-news-from-euards-on-the-ground-in-kabul.html More News From Guards on the Ground in Kabul A quick update from the ground in Kabul: we\'ve heard that guards at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan are very pleased with the State Department\'s actions so far, with one source saying guards feel as if they\'ve been liberated from prison. State Department investigators have been conducting thorough, respectful interviews and are not asking guards if they shared information with POGO. The right people are being fired and it looks like we\'re on the way to restoring an atmosphere of professionalism at the U.S. Embassy. The contractor who was forced out of his position, by the way, was asked to leave before the State Department arrived on the scene. More as it comes in. -- Bryan Rahija We are now in a battle with POGO for ownership of this issue. What the Embassy today did was quite effective - maintaining the initiative and outlining decisive actions taken. We need to continue this trend, forcing POGO to react to what we are doing rather than the other way around. The Embassy statement does include removal of supervisors. I wonder from a contracting and legal standpoint how to react if asked to POGO\'s suggestion that supervisors are not allowed to work for another contractor. While people have a right to work, I believe we get to review a contractor\'s management team and instruct them on who is acceptable or not, right? I don\'t necessarily buy into POGO\'s Nuremberg defense, that people are exonerated because they were forced to debase themselves. But I see the release below as good news, that we have established momentum on the issue. We should retain it even though it will become more challenging as Congress returns next week. 76 POGO released the following statement on their website today: Statement by Danielle Brian, Executive Director, Project On Government Oversight: POGO is pleased that the State Department has finally taken decisive steps to bring the Kabul security guard scandal under control. We remain very concerned, however, with certain elements of this action. POGO has no solid information of the identities of those reported to have been removed. We have been told people are being fired for simply being in the photographs. We do know a number of those were unwilling participants. We also want to hear that the supervisors who were responsible for this debacle are being held fully accountable and not simply allowed to resign and go to another contractor. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-filesialerts/contract-oversightico-gp-20090904.html Fyi POGO posted the attached on their website, claiming that the whistleblower who exposed the guard scandal was forced to resign. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-files/alerts/contract-oversight/co-gp-20090903.html One of the whistleblowers who helped expose the guard scandal at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul has just been forced to resign after his company?whose client is ArmorGroup, North America (AGNA)?came to believe that he had reached out to D.C. for assistance. The company told POGO that the whistleblower\'s resignation was voluntary. However, information obtained by the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) strongly suggests he was pressured into resigning to avoid being fired, an action often referred to as constructive dismissal. POGO is deeply concerned about the action allegedly taken against the whistleblower. He is being forced out at a time 77','New POGO story - forced resignation of whistleblowerFyi From POGO\'s website blog: A positive take on our actions thus far, as characterized by the remaining guards in Kabul. http://pogoblog.typeoad.combogo/2009/09/more-news-from-euards-on-the-ground-in-kabul.html More News From Guards on the Ground in Kabul A quick update from the ground in Kabul: we\'ve heard that guards at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan are very pleased with the State Department\'s actions so far, with one source saying guards feel as if they\'ve been \"liberated from prison.\" State Department investigators have been conducting thorough, respectful interviews and are not asking guards if they shared information with POGO. The right people are being fired and it looks like we\'re on the way to restoring an atmosphere of professionalism at the U.S. Embassy. The contractor who was forced out of his position, by the way, was asked to leave before the State Department arrived on the scene. More as it comes in. -- Bryan Rahija We are now in a battle with POGO for ownership of this issue. What the Embassy today did was quite effective - maintaining the initiative and outlining decisive actions taken. We need to continue this trend, forcing POGO to react to what we are doing rather than the other way around. The Embassy statement does include removal of supervisors. I wonder from a contracting and legal standpoint how to react if asked to POGO\'s suggestion that supervisors are not allowed to work for another contractor. While people have a right to work, I believe we get to review a contractor\'s management team and instruct them on who is acceptable or not, right? I don\'t necessarily buy into POGO\'s Nuremberg defense, that people are exonerated because they were forced to debase themselves. But I see the release below as good news, that we have established momentum on the issue. We should retain it even though it will become more challenging as Congress returns next week. 76 POGO released the following statement on their website today: Statement by Danielle Brian, Executive Director, Project On Government Oversight: \"POGO is pleased that the State Department has finally taken decisive steps to bring the Kabul security guard scandal under control. We remain very concerned, however, with certain elements of this action. POGO has no solid information of the identities of those reported to have been removed. We have been told people are being fired for simply being in the photographs. We do know a number of those were unwilling participants. We also want to hear that the supervisors who were responsible for this debacle are being held fully accountable and not simply allowed to resign and go to another contractor.\" http://www.pogo.ordpogo-filesialerts/contract-oversightico-gp-20090904.html Fyi POGO posted the attached on their website, claiming that the whistleblower who exposed the guard scandal was forced to resign. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-files/alerts/contract-oversight/co-gp-20090903.html One of the whistleblowers who helped expose the guard scandal at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul has just been forced to resign after his company?whose client is ArmorGroup, North America (AGNA)?came to believe that he had reached out to D.C. for assistance. The company told POGO that the whistleblower\'s resignation was voluntary. However, information obtained by the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) strongly suggests he was pressured into resigning to avoid being fired, an action often referred to as constructive dismissal. POGO is deeply concerned about the action allegedly taken against the whistleblower. He is being forced out at a time 77'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Banana_republic',1,1,'3176 - C05765224.txt','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bangalore',1,1,'1287 - C05760666.txt','Exciting NewsWill do. Pis contact Dave to set up a time for hm to come in to see me. Thx. Hi Hillary, you are doing an amazing job as our Secretary of State and we are all immensely proud of you. Really enjoyed your recent remarks regarding Afghanistan. Your words were spot on. Fyi, I will be in Kabul, Afghanistan from 7 thru 14 April and am being hosted by Flamed Wardak, the son of the Afghanistan Secretary of Defense. Looking forward to the visit. There is some exciting personal news that I wanted to share with you. Although it has not yet been announced, I wanted you to know that I recently interviewed with Cisco President ( John Chambers) and accepted a senior executive position ( effective 4 May ) to be the face and thought leader for Cisco in the field of Intelligent Urbanization with my focus area being on Physical Safety and Security. My wife (Faith) and I will live in Bangalore, India ( we are very excited ) and my area of responsibility will be the emerging markets of Asia, Middle East and Africa . Since I will operate from India that particular country will be a major focal point. The use of the Network to improve the quality of life of Millions of people in areas such as Education, Health Care and Security will be a major thrust of  Intelligent Urbanization. Faith and I are pumped up about our new overseas adventure and the chance to work for a world class company and a superb business leader like John Chambers. It is really a wonderful opportunity to positively impact many lives around the Globe. Hope to perhaps call on you for a few minutes before I head over to India. All the best and God Bless. Sincerely, Dave 21','Exciting NewsWill do. Pis contact Dave to set up a time for hm to come in to see me. Thx. Hi Hillary, you are doing an amazing job as our Secretary of State and we are all immensely proud of you. Really enjoyed your recent remarks regarding Afghanistan. Your words were spot on. Fyi, I will be in Kabul, Afghanistan from 7 thru 14 April and am being hosted by Flamed Wardak, the son of the Afghanistan Secretary of Defense. Looking forward to the visit. There is some exciting personal news that I wanted to share with you. Although it has not yet been announced, I wanted you to know that I recently interviewed with Cisco President ( John Chambers) and accepted a senior executive position ( effective 4 May ) to be the face and thought leader for Cisco in the field of \"Intelligent Urbanization\" with my focus area being on Physical Safety and Security. My wife (Faith) and I will live in Bangalore, India ( we are very excited ) and my area of responsibility will be the emerging markets of Asia, Middle East and Africa . Since I will operate from India that particular country will be a major focal point. The use of the Network to improve the quality of life of Millions of people in areas such as Education, Health Care and Security will be a major thrust of \" Intelligent Urbanization\". Faith and I are pumped up about our new overseas adventure and the chance to work for a world class company and a superb business leader like John Chambers. It is really a wonderful opportunity to positively impact many lives around the Globe. Hope to perhaps call on you for a few minutes before I head over to India. All the best and God Bless. Sincerely, Dave 21'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Bangkok',4,1,'2420 - C05763631.txt','FYI--Duffey and Levin Secretary\'s Dinner Monday August 17 Telephone Call from Mr. Mann TodayDyi Please see below for a note on Not including in BCL but should be brought to S\'s attention. B6 Caitlin, See below for a note on informed of this before the Monday dinner . Take care, Zia. The Secretary and Cheryl should probably be S Special Assistants, EAP/MLS received the message below from Ambassador Michalak in Hanoi. Please confirm that the message has been passed to the Secretary or appropriate person. Jessica Webster EAP/MLS 7-2566 ne1 Mr. Ambassador, Mr. Michael Mann called from Bangkok at 3:45 p.m. this afternoon. He left this message: Since Secretary Clinton will have dinner with him on Monday night, Mr. Mann would like to alert the Secretary of the event. Mr. Mann also asked if you could call him back on his cell phone at SBU','FYI--Duffey and Levin Secretary\'s Dinner Monday August 17 Telephone Call from Mr. Mann TodayDyi Please see below for a note on Not including in BCL but should be brought to S\'s attention. B6 Caitlin, See below for a note on informed of this before the Monday dinner . Take care, Zia. The Secretary and Cheryl should probably be S Special Assistants, EAP/MLS received the message below from Ambassador Michalak in Hanoi. Please confirm that the message has been passed to the Secretary or appropriate person. Jessica Webster EAP/MLS 7-2566 ne1 Mr. Ambassador, Mr. Michael Mann called from Bangkok at 3:45 p.m. this afternoon. He left this message: Since Secretary Clinton will have dinner with him on Monday night, Mr. Mann would like to alert the Secretary of the event. Mr. Mann also asked if you could call him back on his cell phone at SBU'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Bangkok',4,1,'2425 - C05763718.txt','(SBU) Yettaw to be Deported on 8/16 (SBU) John Yettaw Sentenced to 7 YearsImportance: High In brief: ? Pursuant to his meeting with Senator James Webb, Burmese Senior General Than Shwe authorized deportation of Amcit John Yettaw. ? Yettaw is scheduled to depart on 8/16 at 1:30pm local (3:00 am EDT) with Sen. Webb aboard a milair flight. ? Codel Webb, with Yettaw, will fly to Bangkok, where ACS Bangkok will assist with onward flight arrangements for Yettaw. ? CONS/Rangoon has spoken with to alert her to developments in the case. stated she has no intention of speaking with the press. Importance: High Colin - we have draft press guidance lined up for when he\'s wheels up and hear the news from us, not cnn. Can we count on webb\'s office to respect that? M has been notified - we want her to This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Importance: High Importance: High','(SBU) Yettaw to be Deported on 8/16 (SBU) John Yettaw Sentenced to 7 YearsImportance: High In brief: ? Pursuant to his meeting with Senator James Webb, Burmese Senior General Than Shwe authorized deportation of Amcit John Yettaw. ? Yettaw is scheduled to depart on 8/16 at 1:30pm local (3:00 am EDT) with Sen. Webb aboard a milair flight. ? Codel Webb, with Yettaw, will fly to Bangkok, where ACS Bangkok will assist with onward flight arrangements for Yettaw. ? CONS/Rangoon has spoken with to alert her to developments in the case. stated she has no intention of speaking with the press. Importance: High Colin - we have draft press guidance lined up for when he\'s wheels up and hear the news from us, not cnn. Can we count on webb\'s office to respect that? M has been notified - we want her to This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Importance: High Importance: High'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Bangkok',4,1,'2446 - C05763749.txt','Re: ReNo. B6 1 .4(B) 1 .4(D) B1 I believe he is in Bangkok now. We can reach out now to fix a time, if you\'d like.','Re: ReNo. B6 1 .4(B) 1 .4(D) B1 I believe he is in Bangkok now. We can reach out now to fix a time, if you\'d like.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Bangkok',4,1,'2449 - C05763756.txt','Senator Webb Press Comments read-outColleagues, FYI, following is a read-out of Senator Webb\'s comments to the press August 16 in Bangkok. ? Senator Webb first delivered a prepared statement, in which he said his visit to Burma had three purposes: 1)to appeal for Yettaw\'s deportation 2)to visit ASSK 3)to ask to the Burmese leadership to end her house arrest. ? The Senator summarized the basis of his humanitarian appeal, noting Yettaw\'s health and stating that the [trespassing] incident was regrettable but not mean-spirited. ? With ASSK, he said he had discussed elections and sanctions issues, but declined to characterize the content of their conversation. ? With the leadership, he said he had raised a wide range of issues, including elections. He conveyed to the generals that it would be hard for the world to view the Burmese elections as free and fair without the participation of ASSK and her supporters. Asked whether free and fair elections are possible given the Burmese constitution\'s structure, Webb said the constitution does not necessarily constrain elections. ? Senator Webb explained he was not a U.S. Government envoy. Asked whether his visit would trigger a review of U.S. Burma policy, the Senator responded that Secretary Clinton had already called for a review and that he would discuss his visit with the Secretary. ? Asked why he was received by the Burmese leadership while the UN Secretary General was not, the Senator referred to his 18-year record of working on Southeast Asia issues and his record in Vietnam. He did not characterize his own position on sanctions. With respect to human rights groups\' fear that his visit would lend legitimacy the regime, Webb firmly restated his qualifications and record. ? The Senator indicated that he viewed this as a possible opening for progress, but did not make any indications or suggestions on next steps. Hugo Rodriguez Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center','Senator Webb Press Comments read-outColleagues, FYI, following is a read-out of Senator Webb\'s comments to the press August 16 in Bangkok. ? Senator Webb first delivered a prepared statement, in which he said his visit to Burma had three purposes: 1)to appeal for Yettaw\'s deportation; 2)to visit ASSK; 3)to ask to the Burmese leadership to end her house arrest. ? The Senator summarized the basis of his humanitarian appeal, noting Yettaw\'s health and stating that the [trespassing] incident was regrettable but not mean-spirited. ? With ASSK, he said he had discussed elections and sanctions issues, but declined to characterize the content of their conversation. ? With the leadership, he said he had raised a wide range of issues, including elections. He conveyed to the generals that it would be hard for the world to view the Burmese elections as free and fair without the participation of ASSK and her supporters. Asked whether free and fair elections are possible given the Burmese constitution\'s structure, Webb said the constitution does not necessarily constrain elections. ? Senator Webb explained he was not a U.S. Government envoy. Asked whether his visit would trigger a review of U.S. Burma policy, the Senator responded that Secretary Clinton had already called for a review and that he would discuss his visit with the Secretary. ? Asked why he was received by the Burmese leadership while the UN Secretary General was not, the Senator referred to his 18-year record of working on Southeast Asia issues and his record in Vietnam. He did not characterize his own position on sanctions. With respect to human rights groups\' fear that his visit would lend legitimacy the regime, Webb firmly restated his qualifications and record. ? The Senator indicated that he viewed this as a possible opening for progress, but did not make any indications or suggestions on next steps. Hugo Rodriguez Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Bangladesh',6,1,'2563 - C05764035.txt','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design;'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Bangladesh',6,1,'2584 - C05764076.txt','Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 Meeting With. Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16See below Yunus still very concerned about future of Grameen Issue I earlier mentioned to you about Mohammad Yunus.','Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 Meeting With. Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16See below Yunus still very concerned about future of Grameen Issue I earlier mentioned to you about Mohammad Yunus.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Bangladesh',6,1,'2587 - C05764083.txt','Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16Pls print for my mtg. See below Yunus still very concerned about future of Grameen Issue I earlier mentioned to you about Mohammad Yunus. B6 Dear Melanne: Greetings from 13angladeshIlI 42','Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16Pls print for my mtg. See below Yunus still very concerned about future of Grameen Issue I earlier mentioned to you about Mohammad Yunus. B6 Dear Melanne: Greetings from 13angladeshIlI 42'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Bangladesh',6,1,'2591 - C05764088.txt','Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 i\'w: lVieeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 i2W: Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16ok Also give a copy to EAP rep who will be at mtg. Done - I put one copy on your desk and will give a spare copy to Claire. PIs print for my mtg. See below Yunus still very concerned about future of Grameen 45 Dear Melanne: Greetings from Bangladesh!!! Bangladesh Foreign Minister Ms Dipu Moni will call on Secretary Clinton on September 16 to discuss the details of the visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister Ms ilas?na \'blazed to the USA during the UN General Assembly meeting. Please see if the issues of Grameen Bank can be raised in a friendly way. I sought an appointment with the Prime Minister to brief her on our problems, at the advice of the US ambassador in Dhaka. But it is now over six weeks, her office never responded. Almost every important person in Bangladesh congratulated me for receiving the Presibential Meda of Freedom. Prime Minister and her party said not a word about it. So you can see the depth of the problem. I thought I should keep you briefed and let you figure out what to be done. 46','Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 \"i\'w: lVieeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 i2W: Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16ok Also give a copy to EAP rep who will be at mtg. Done - I put one copy on your desk and will give a spare copy to Claire. PIs print for my mtg. See below Yunus still very concerned about future of Grameen 45 Dear Melanne: Greetings from Bangladesh!!! Bangladesh Foreign Minister Ms Dipu Moni will call on Secretary Clinton on September 16 to discuss the details of the visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister Ms ilas?na \'blazed to the USA during the UN General Assembly meeting. Please see if the issues of Grameen Bank can be raised in a friendly way. I sought an appointment with the Prime Minister to brief her on our problems, at the advice of the US ambassador in Dhaka. But it is now over six weeks, her office never responded. Almost every important person in Bangladesh congratulated me for receiving the Presibential Meda; of Freedom. Prime Minister and her party said not a word about it. So you can see the depth of the problem. I thought I should keep you briefed and let you figure out what to be done. 46'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Bangladesh',6,1,'2902 - C05764663.txt','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechWhat can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina. Dear Melanne: I am drawing your attenrtion to the following report in the leading daily newspaper in Bangladesh. All other papers carried the same news. This is a report on the Prime Minister Hasina\'s speech on the floor of the parliament. High-lighted section of the report refers to me without naming name but giving her usual description of me.','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechWhat can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina. Dear Melanne: I am drawing your attenrtion to the following report in the leading daily newspaper in Bangladesh. All other papers carried the same news. This is a report on the Prime Minister Hasina\'s speech on the floor of the parliament. High-lighted section of the report refers to me without naming name but giving her usual description of me.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Bangladesh',6,1,'2934 - C05764721.txt','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechWould he write a letter we could deliver to her setting all this out? I talked to Yunus. She is making any progess very difficult. The health project he discussed with yoiu can\'t get OKs from govt for Nursing school, univ health center, corporate partnerships, etc. If she hears it\'s Grameen, she stands in way of licenses, etc, even tho it benefits the country. He was hoping there might be some way to assure her that he has NO intention of getting into politics in any way and that she can use him effectively to make the country a model in ways that Grameen can do that. There is some deep personal antagonism that he can\'t fathom. Very sad development. I\'m seeing Yunus tom\'w. We\'re both speaking to the Hilton Foundation. He wants to meet with me there. I will learn more. What can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina. B6 Dear Melanne: I am drawing your attenrtion to the following report in the leading daily newspaper in Bangladesh. All other papers carried the same news. This is a report on the Prime Minister Hasina\'s speech on the floor of the parliament. High-lighted section of the report refers to me without naming name but giving her usual description of me. See if you can find a way to clear her mind of all the terrifying thoughts she has about me. I invite you to be a peace-maker! Otherwise it will become explosive for nothing. PM Hasina is coming to NY for General Assembly meeting, and will have a meeting with Sec H during her visit. See you soon. Yunus Prime Mnister Hasina Warns The Daily Star, Dhaka, September 17, 2009 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday alerted the countrymen to the','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechWould he write a letter we could deliver to her setting all this out? I talked to Yunus. She is making any progess very difficult. The health project he discussed with yoiu can\'t get OKs from govt for Nursing school, univ health center, corporate partnerships, etc. If she hears it\'s Grameen, she stands in way of licenses, etc, even tho it benefits the country. He was hoping there might be some way to assure her that he has NO intention of getting into politics in any way and that she can use him effectively to make the country a model in ways that Grameen can do that. There is some deep personal antagonism that he can\'t fathom. Very sad development. I\'m seeing Yunus tom\'w. We\'re both speaking to the Hilton Foundation. He wants to meet with me there. I will learn more. What can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina. B6 Dear Melanne: I am drawing your attenrtion to the following report in the leading daily newspaper in Bangladesh. All other papers carried the same news. This is a report on the Prime Minister Hasina\'s speech on the floor of the parliament. High-lighted section of the report refers to me without naming name but giving her usual description of me. See if you can find a way to clear her mind of all the terrifying thoughts she has about me. I invite you to be a peace-maker! Otherwise it will become explosive for nothing. PM Hasina is coming to NY for General Assembly meeting, and will have a meeting with Sec H during her visit. See you soon. Yunus Prime Mnister Hasina Warns The Daily Star, Dhaka, September 17, 2009 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday alerted the countrymen to the'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bani_Shehr',1,1,'2752 - C05764405.txt','Nujood UpdateGlamour has provided an excellent update and the good news is that Nujood is in private school and attending regularly. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerM5@state.gov Dear Melanne, We\'ve been in contact with Salam Alshehri, the project coordinator of the newly launched Entelak school program Glamour helped create for young girls through Sana\'a\'s Girls World Communication Center. She reports that they are in contact with Nujood who is in fact in third grade at a private school. While Nujood isn\'t in the demographic for the Entelak Project since she\'s still young enough for public (free) education, she is the role model for the targeted girls. And since Nujood is the spirit of the Project, Salam and her colleagues are thinking of ways to include her in the activities and trainings as much as possible. We\'ve also spoken to Delphine Minoui, the French reporter who first covered Nujood\'s case and has since co-written Nujood\'s autobiography. Delphine has taken on the funding of Nujood\'s private schooling and confirms that Nujood is in fact still attending school. CNN got it wrong apparently,, 54','Nujood UpdateGlamour has provided an excellent update and the good news is that Nujood is in private school and attending regularly. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerM5@state.gov Dear Melanne, We\'ve been in contact with Salam Alshehri, the project coordinator of the newly launched Entelak school program Glamour helped create for young girls through Sana\'a\'s Girls World Communication Center. She reports that they are in contact with Nujood who is in fact in third grade at a private school. While Nujood isn\'t in the demographic for the Entelak Project since she\'s still young enough for public (free) education, she is the role model for the targeted girls. And since Nujood is the spirit of the Project, Salam and her colleagues are thinking of ways to include her in the activities and trainings as much as possible. We\'ve also spoken to Delphine Minoui, the French reporter who first covered Nujood\'s case and has since co-written Nujood\'s autobiography. Delphine has taken on the funding of Nujood\'s private schooling and confirms that Nujood is in fact still attending school. CNN got it wrong apparently,\", 54'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bani_Walid',1,1,'254 - C05739859.txt','Libya infoFYI B5 The Benghazi protestors appear to be a pastiche of different groups of disaffected people including war-wounded, martyrs\' families, transparency and accountability demendeurs, and those who believe the east is once again being neglected. So the source of this report attributing the whole thing to war-wounded does not jive, although they may have been the ones who carried out the violent acts. The Belhaj bogeyman is a bit overplayed-no doubt his military influence has waned but he does remain a player ?one of many ?looking to make political gain in this new environment The proposition that he is just lying in waiting to take advantage of the current stability to move in and establish an Islamic state appears a bit exaggerated. Minister of Labor Rajbani (who has his own axes to grind) said there is now a group of six ministers (I need to clarify whether this is with al-Keeb\'s knowelcige or not) who are serving as the cohones of the cabinet and taking decisions the others won\'t al-Keeb Is proceding cautiously (that is his strength and weakness) and that is the problem- this is really the time for a war-time cabinet not the cautious approach he appears to be taking does not suit this volatile time Let\'s see what the meeting today between the NTC and the government produces?the benghazi protests, the Bani Walid conflict and the various other incidents that have flared up in recent days point to the need for some real drastic movement in the DDR process and in the other issues that engender current dissatisfaction among the populace. I can really comment on the points regarding foreign contracts except to say it rings true given the current governments reluctance to make any significant decisions, especially regarding past or future issues of money. The Hefter piece also sounds a bridge too far given al-Keeb\'s disposition. But I do agree that it is not too late if this government can just organize itself and take some fundamental decisions to i mprove liquidity, get the real war-wounded good treatment and push the MOD and MOI to speed up the DDR process. Interested, as always, in your views. SOURCE. Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul ?late spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and','Libya infoFYI B5 The Benghazi protestors appear to be a pastiche of different groups of disaffected people including war-wounded, martyrs\' families, transparency and accountability demendeurs, and those who believe the east is once again being neglected. So the source of this report attributing the whole thing to war-wounded does not jive, although they may have been the ones who carried out the violent acts. The Belhaj bogeyman is a bit overplayed-no doubt his military influence has waned but he does remain a player ?one of many ?looking to make political gain in this new environment The proposition that he is just lying in waiting to take advantage of the current stability to move in and establish an Islamic state appears a bit exaggerated. Minister of Labor Rajbani (who has his own axes to grind) said there is now a group of six ministers (I need to clarify whether this is with al-Keeb\'s knowelcige or not) who are serving as the \"cohones\" of the cabinet and taking decisions the others won\'t al-Keeb Is proceding cautiously (that is his strength and weakness) and that is the problem- this is really the time for a \"war-time\" cabinet not the cautious approach he appears to be taking does not suit this volatile time Let\'s see what the meeting today between the NTC and the government produces?the benghazi protests, the Bani Walid conflict and the various other incidents that have flared up in recent days point to the need for some real drastic movement in the DDR process and in the other issues that engender current dissatisfaction among the populace. I can really comment on the points regarding foreign contracts except to say it rings true given the current governments reluctance to make any significant decisions, especially regarding past or future issues of money. The Hefter piece also sounds a bridge too far given al-Keeb\'s disposition. But I do agree that it is not too late if this government can just organize itself and take some fundamental decisions to i mprove liquidity, get the real war-wounded good treatment and push the MOD and MOI to speed up the DDR process. Interested, as always, in your views. SOURCE. Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul ?late spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bankers_bonuses',1,1,'3024 - C05764892.txt','Guardian front page tomorrow also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen. But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable. Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time. He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution. In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. My sight is not at all deteriorating, he told NBC.','Guardian front page tomorrow; also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: \"I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen.\" But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: \"In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable.\" Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting \"the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time\". He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. \"I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution.\" In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. \"My sight is not at all deteriorating,\" he told NBC.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Bank_of_New_York',2,1,'1986 - C05762584.txt','SchumerChuck schumer called me cause he\'s been playing phone tag with hrc. He wanted to talk to her about the problem the bank of ny is having in russia. He didn\'t realize she wasn\'t going. When I told him she wasn\'t, he said he wanted to talk to Bill and ask you to raise this issue with russian officials. Bill, are you able to call him and I will tell hrc you are calling back? Cell is or ops can reach him. 36','SchumerChuck schumer called me cause he\'s been playing phone tag with hrc. He wanted to talk to her about the problem the bank of ny is having in russia. He didn\'t realize she wasn\'t going. When I told him she wasn\'t, he said he wanted to talk to Bill and ask you to raise this issue with russian officials. Bill, are you able to call him and I will tell hrc you are calling back? Cell is or ops can reach him. 36'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Bank_of_New_York',2,1,'1987 - C05762585.txt','SchumerFyi Nita lowey also just called again. Said she\'s going into an event and will be out of pocket for a few hours. Talked to Sen Schumer. Told him I\'m glad to raise in Moscow, and will let him know how it goes. I\'m familiar with Bank of NY case from my time as ambassador, and talked to BoNY President last week. Have a good weekend. Bill Chuck schumer called me cause he\'s been playing phone tag with hrc. He wanted to talk to her about the problem the bank of ny is having in russia. He didn\'t realize she wasn\'t going. When I told him she wasn\'t, he said he wanted to talk to Bill and ask you to raise this issue with russian officials. Bill, are you able to call him and I will tell hrc you are calling back? Cell is or ops can reach him. v 37','SchumerFyi Nita lowey also just called again. Said she\'s going into an event and will be out of pocket for a few hours. Talked to Sen Schumer. Told him I\'m glad to raise in Moscow, and will let him know how it goes. I\'m familiar with Bank of NY case from my time as ambassador, and talked to BoNY President last week. Have a good weekend. Bill Chuck schumer called me cause he\'s been playing phone tag with hrc. He wanted to talk to her about the problem the bank of ny is having in russia. He didn\'t realize she wasn\'t going. When I told him she wasn\'t, he said he wanted to talk to Bill and ask you to raise this issue with russian officials. Bill, are you able to call him and I will tell hrc you are calling back? Cell is or ops can reach him. v 37'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Ban_Ki-moon',7,1,'1022 - C05760235.txt','REVISED Call Sheet S UNSYG UNGAWhat\'s wrong w. Diouf? I\'m up and about so call if you can. See 13/1- huma will print and provide call sheet Cheryl, We spoke with 10, EEB, and Amb. Cousin after the meeting today and came up with the following revision to S\'s call points. We decided the best language would be for the Secretary to say that if UNSYG cannot co-host, that she would welcome the participation of his representative. The important point here is that we do not want the FAO head ? Jacques Diouf ? to end-up co-hosting the UNGA event, and everyone agreed there was a danger Ban ki-Moon would suggest he do so. In the background at the bottom I included a point stressing that we do not want Diouf to co-host. Thanks, Marisa','REVISED Call Sheet S UNSYG UNGAWhat\'s wrong w. Diouf? I\'m up and about so call if you can. See 13/1- huma will print and provide call sheet Cheryl, We spoke with 10, EEB, and Amb. Cousin after the meeting today and came up with the following revision to S\'s call points. We decided the best language would be for the Secretary to say that if UNSYG cannot co-host, that she would welcome the participation of his representative. The important point here is that we do not want the FAO head ? Jacques Diouf ? to end-up co-hosting the UNGA event, and everyone agreed there was a danger Ban ki-Moon would suggest he do so. In the background at the bottom I included a point stressing that we do not want Diouf to co-host. Thanks, Marisa'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Ban_Ki-moon',7,1,'1554 - C05761357.txt','Bill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official Bill Clinton tope UN special envoy to Haiti: UN officialBill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official UNITED NATIONS, May 18 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon plans to name former U.S. President Bill Clinton as his special envoy to Haiti, U.N. officials said on Monday, in a move that could attract investment in the Western Hemisphere\'s poorest nation and help stabilize the country. The announcement is expected to come soon, one U.N. official told Reuters on condition of anonymity. The official said a formal announcement could come as early as Tuesday. Clinton, who has galvanized efforts to help the impoverished Caribbean nation recover from the devastating impact of four hurricanes last year, accompanied Ban on a trip to Haiti earlier this year. Several other diplomats confirmed the appointment of the former president, who is trying to help Haiti through his Clinton Global Initiative foundation Andrea Garet, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 2','Bill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official Bill Clinton tope UN special envoy to Haiti: UN officialBill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official UNITED NATIONS, May 18 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon plans to name former U.S. President Bill Clinton as his special envoy to Haiti, U.N. officials said on Monday, in a move that could attract investment in the Western Hemisphere\'s poorest nation and help stabilize the country. \"The announcement is expected to come soon,\" one U.N. official told Reuters on condition of anonymity. The official said a formal announcement could come as early as Tuesday. Clinton, who has galvanized efforts to help the impoverished Caribbean nation recover from the devastating impact of four hurricanes last year, accompanied Ban on a trip to Haiti earlier this year. Several other diplomats confirmed the appointment of the former president, who is trying to help Haiti through his Clinton Global Initiative foundation Andrea Garet, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 2'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Ban_Ki-moon',7,1,'1747 - C05761810.txt','Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up ProtectorateFYI ? I think Port-au-Prince Le Matin is a summary of Haitian radio programming. Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up Protectorate Port-au-Prince Le Matin June 5, 2009 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon\'s recent appointment of former US President Clinton to serve as special envoy to Haiti has been perceived by many groups, including lawmakers, political analysts, political leaders, and media commentators, as a step toward putting Haiti in a protectorate or trusteeship status. They questioned in particular the extent of Clinton\'s powers and the term of his mandate, wondering what role will be attributed to Haiti\'s elected representatives. Several pointed out that Heidi Annabi, Ban\'s special representative in Haiti, and President Rene Preval would be subservient to Clinton, their senior in rank and described by some media as Haiti\'s new chief. As expected, Haitian Government officials and most foreign diplomats hailed this nomination and expressed their optimism about it. Several political leaders objected to Clinton\'s being named special envoy to Haiti, saying that it showed the international community wanted to bring Haiti under its control. o Former Senate President Belizaire, president of the National Council of the Haitian Political Parties, pointed out that Haiti has had a foreign force in the country, the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), since 2004 and now has an envoy such as President Clinton who is in a higher position than any other UN personnel. These both indicate the country is being considered a genuine protectorate, according to Belizaire (Signal FM, 27 May). o Socialist Identity and Liberty Collective spokesman Cherubin referred to Clinton\'s mission as an umpteenth civil commission, alluding to the administrative steps France took to restore order and peace when Haiti was under French rule, intended to speed up the process of taking charge of Haiti. Cherubin added that in the current international jargon this is called colonialism of a third type, or colonialism of necessity (www.alterpresse.org, 22 May). o According to Christian Movement for a New Haiti leader Mesadieux, Ban\'s decision will further help put Haiti under foreign supervision. He asserted that the international community wants to reinforce its control over Haiti\'s administration (Radio Vision 2000, 21 May). o Dr. Eugene of the Haitian Social Christian Party, speaking on the Pickup Talk Show live from the United States, said that Clinton\'s responsibility is to control events in Haiti and he will control them in a firm manner (Radio Caraibes FM, 23 May). Eugene was offended by this appointment and called it a shame for all Haitians and a slap in the face of the entire nation (Radio Galaxie, 29 May). 24','Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up ProtectorateFYI ? I think Port-au-Prince Le Matin is a summary of Haitian radio programming. Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up Protectorate Port-au-Prince Le Matin June 5, 2009 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon\'s recent appointment of former US President Clinton to serve as special envoy to Haiti has been perceived by many groups, including lawmakers, political analysts, political leaders, and media commentators, as a step toward putting Haiti in a protectorate or trusteeship status. They questioned in particular the extent of Clinton\'s powers and the term of his mandate, wondering what role will be attributed to Haiti\'s elected representatives. Several pointed out that Heidi Annabi, Ban\'s special representative in Haiti, and President Rene Preval would be subservient to Clinton, their senior in rank and described by some media as Haiti\'s new chief. As expected, Haitian Government officials and most foreign diplomats hailed this nomination and expressed their optimism about it. Several political leaders objected to Clinton\'s being named special envoy to Haiti, saying that it showed the international community wanted to bring Haiti under its control. o Former Senate President Belizaire, president of the National Council of the Haitian Political Parties, pointed out that Haiti has had a foreign force in the country, the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), since 2004 and now has an envoy such as President Clinton who is in a \"higher position than any other UN personnel.\" These both indicate the country is being considered a \"genuine protectorate,\" according to Belizaire (Signal FM, 27 May). o Socialist Identity and Liberty Collective spokesman Cherubin referred to Clinton\'s mission as an umpteenth \"civil commission,\" alluding to the administrative steps France took to restore order and peace when Haiti was under French rule, intended to speed up the process of \"taking charge\" of Haiti. Cherubin added that in the current international jargon this is called \"colonialism of a third type, or colonialism of necessity\" (www.alterpresse.org, 22 May). o According to Christian Movement for a New Haiti leader Mesadieux, Ban\'s decision will further help put Haiti under foreign supervision. He asserted that the international community wants to reinforce its control over Haiti\'s administration (Radio Vision 2000, 21 May). o Dr. Eugene of the Haitian Social Christian Party, speaking on the \"Pickup Talk Show\" live from the United States, said that \"Clinton\'s responsibility is to control events in Haiti and he will control them in a firm manner\" (Radio Caraibes FM, 23 May). Eugene was \"offended\" by this appointment and called it \"a shame for all Haitians\" and \"a slap in the face of the entire nation\" (Radio Galaxie, 29 May). 24'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Ban_Ki-moon',7,1,'1921 - C05762454.txt','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated; I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Ban_Ki-moon',7,1,'1977 - C05762573.txt','WJCBill Clinton to visit Haiti Monday as UN special envoy 07/02/2009 16:58 UNITED NATIONS, July 2, 2009 (AFP) - Former US president Bill Clinton will travel to Haiti Monday for his first visit as UN special envoy to the Caribbean nation, the world body announced Thursday. Clinton, who was appointed to the post by UN chief Ban Ki-moon last month, is to confer with government officials about how to best support the efforts to prepare for hurricanes, generate new jobs and enhance the delivery of basic social services, UN spokeswoman Michele Montas told reporters. The former US president will also focus on how to ensure that the United Nations, civil society and the donor community align their activities with the government\'s recovery plan as well as with each other, she added. It will be Clinton\'s his second trip to Haiti this year. In March, he and Ban toured Haiti together and urged the international community to continue to aid the impoverished Caribbean country. Clinton, who visited Haiti while president in 1995, was the first US leader to travel to the country while in office since Franklin Roosevelt in 1934. The former US president has sought to focus world attention on Haiti which was devastated by hurricanes last year and is the poorest country in the western hemisphere.','WJCBill Clinton to visit Haiti Monday as UN special envoy 07/02/2009 16:58 UNITED NATIONS, July 2, 2009 (AFP) - Former US president Bill Clinton will travel to Haiti Monday for his first visit as UN special envoy to the Caribbean nation, the world body announced Thursday. Clinton, who was appointed to the post by UN chief Ban Ki-moon last month, is to confer with government officials \"about how to best support the efforts to prepare for hurricanes, generate new jobs and enhance the delivery of basic social services,\" UN spokeswoman Michele Montas told reporters. The former US president \"will also focus on how to ensure that the United Nations, civil society and the donor community align their activities with the government\'s recovery plan as well as with each other,\" she added. It will be Clinton\'s his second trip to Haiti this year. In March, he and Ban toured Haiti together and urged the international community to continue to aid the impoverished Caribbean country. Clinton, who visited Haiti while president in 1995, was the first US leader to travel to the country while in office since Franklin Roosevelt in 1934. The former US president has sought to focus world attention on Haiti which was devastated by hurricanes last year and is the poorest country in the western hemisphere.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Ban_Ki-moon',7,1,'2793 - C05764488.txt','REVISED Call Sheet S UNSYG UNGACheryl, We spoke with 10, EEB, and Amb. Cousin after the meeting today and came up with the following revision to S\'s call points. We decided the best language would be for the Secretary to say that if UNSYG cannot co-host, that she would welcome the participation of his representative. The important point here is that we do not want the FAO head - Jacques Diouf ?to end-up co-hosting the UNGA event, and everyone agreed there was a danger Ban ki-Moon would suggest he do so. In the background at the bottom I included a point stressing that we do not want Diouf to co-host. Thanks, Marisa 1Q','REVISED Call Sheet S UNSYG UNGACheryl, We spoke with 10, EEB, and Amb. Cousin after the meeting today and came up with the following revision to S\'s call points. We decided the best language would be for the Secretary to say that if UNSYG cannot co-host, that she would welcome the participation of his representative. The important point here is that we do not want the FAO head - Jacques Diouf ?to end-up co-hosting the UNGA event, and everyone agreed there was a danger Ban ki-Moon would suggest he do so. In the background at the bottom I included a point stressing that we do not want Diouf to co-host. Thanks, Marisa 1Q'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Ban_Ki-moon',7,1,'2797 - C05764493.txt','REVISED Call Sheet S UNSYG UNGAHave kidlets beside me so will call later Cdm What\'s wrong w. Diouf? I\'m up and about so call if you can. See 13/1- huma will print and provide call sheet Cheryl, We spoke with 10, EEB, and Amb. Cousin after the meeting today and came up with the following revision to S\'s call points. We decided the best language would be for the Secretary to say that if UNSYG cannot co-host, that she would welcome the participation of his representative. The important point here is that we do not want the FAO head - Jacques Diouf ? to end-up co-hosting the UNGA event, and everyone agreed there was a danger Ban ki-Moon would suggest he do so. In the background at the bottom I included a point stressing that we do not want Diouf to co-host. nA','REVISED Call Sheet S UNSYG UNGAHave kidlets beside me so will call later Cdm What\'s wrong w. Diouf? I\'m up and about so call if you can. See 13/1- huma will print and provide call sheet Cheryl, We spoke with 10, EEB, and Amb. Cousin after the meeting today and came up with the following revision to S\'s call points. We decided the best language would be for the Secretary to say that if UNSYG cannot co-host, that she would welcome the participation of his representative. The important point here is that we do not want the FAO head - Jacques Diouf ? to end-up co-hosting the UNGA event, and everyone agreed there was a danger Ban ki-Moon would suggest he do so. In the background at the bottom I included a point stressing that we do not want Diouf to co-host. nA'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Baptists',1,1,'3738 - C05766648.txt','(AP) Haiti PM: U.S. Baptists knew removing kids was wrongfyi PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) - Haiti\'s prime minister says it\'s clear to him that the 10 U.S. Baptists who tried to take 33 Haitian children out of the quake-ravaged country knew what they were doing was wrong. Prime Minister Max Bellerive also tells The Associated Press his country is open to having the Americans tried in the United States. Bellerive says some of the children have parents who are alive. The government is attempting to locate them. He says a judicial system needs to determine whether the Americans were acting in good faith, as they claim, or are child traffickers. The Americans are mostly from Idaho. They have been held since being arrested January 29 trying to enter the Dominican Republic with the children. Justin Deyo S/ES-0 Operations Specialist 202-647-1512','(AP) Haiti PM: U.S. Baptists knew removing kids was wrongfyi PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) - Haiti\'s prime minister says it\'s clear to him that the 10 U.S. Baptists who tried to take 33 Haitian children out of the quake-ravaged country \"knew what they were doing was wrong.\" Prime Minister Max Bellerive also tells The Associated Press his country is open to having the Americans tried in the United States. Bellerive says some of the children have parents who are alive. The government is attempting to locate them. He says a judicial system needs to determine whether the Americans were acting in good faith, as they claim, or are child traffickers. The Americans are mostly from Idaho. They have been held since being arrested January 29 trying to enter the Dominican Republic with the children. Justin Deyo S/ES-0 Operations Specialist 202-647-1512'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bar',1,1,'2180 - C05762872.txt','Mexico City to suspend public gatherings (SBU)Fyi Mexico City Mayor Ebrard told reports that all restaurants, bars, discos, night clubs, cinemas, movie theaters, theaters, gyms, and convention centers will suspend activities. 2$1','Mexico City to suspend public gatherings (SBU)Fyi Mexico City Mayor Ebrard told reports that all restaurants, bars, discos, night clubs, cinemas, movie theaters, theaters, gyms, and convention centers will suspend activities. 2$1'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'1033 - C05760248.txt','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as terrorist and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as \"terrorist\" and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'1073 - C05760312.txt','What can we do?Thx. Pls read the following. I\'ve followed this case B6 B5 Sullivan, Jacob J B6 B5 Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated.','What can we do?Thx. Pls read the following. I\'ve followed this case B6 B5 Sullivan, Jacob J B6 B5 Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated.'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'1119 - C05760371.txt','Qadahfi and New JerseyKudos to all. FYI Media now calling to confirm details put out in this statement. Ian Libyan Reps tell Rothman Quaddafi not coming to Englewood FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 28, 2009 4:04 pm EST Contact: Bob Decheine (202) 550-7869 Washington, D.C. based representatives of the Libyan government have informed Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) that Col. Moammar Quaddafi, will not be staying in Englewood, New Jersey if he comes to the United States for the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly next month. This information has not yet been confirmed by the White House or the State Department. I am very pleased that Moammar Quaddafi will apparently not be coming to Englewood. His appearance would have presented unnecessary safety and security issues for the residents of Englewood and the Libyan diplomats, said Rothman. I want to thank President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the literally dozens of their appointees I have had the pleasure to work so closely with over the past seven days in achieving this result. I also want to thank the Libyan government for their hard work and consideration in resolving this matter in such a positive fashion. Thanks, Pat. Adding Erica. Colleagues On the assumption that the Department is ready to take the position that we will not permit him to use the NJ property, recommend the following after consultations with the lawyers and experts who handle our hostship responsibilities The Department of State has consulted with the Government of Libya regarding the impending visit of Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi to attend the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. In keeping with prior arrangements, the Englewood, New Jersey property is not available for any use in connection with the upcoming visit I don\'t think that we want/need to get into particulars about boroughs within NYC Regards Pat p.s. am not sure he is President, I think [but am not sure] that is isn\'t just called Colonel PJ Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT','Qadahfi and New JerseyKudos to all. FYI Media now calling to confirm details put out in this statement. Ian Libyan Reps tell Rothman Quaddafi not coming to Englewood FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 28, 2009 4:04 pm EST Contact: Bob Decheine (202) 550-7869 Washington, D.C. based representatives of the Libyan government have informed Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) that Col. Moammar Quaddafi, will not be staying in Englewood, New Jersey if he comes to the United States for the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly next month. This information has not yet been confirmed by the White House or the State Department. \"I am very pleased that Moammar Quaddafi will apparently not be coming to Englewood. His appearance would have presented unnecessary safety and security issues for the residents of Englewood and the Libyan diplomats,\" said Rothman. I want to thank President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the literally dozens of their appointees I have had the pleasure to work so closely with over the past seven days in achieving this result. I also want to thank the Libyan government for their hard work and consideration in resolving this matter in such a positive fashion.\" Thanks, Pat. Adding Erica. Colleagues On the assumption that the Department is ready to take the position that we will not permit him to use the NJ property, recommend the following after consultations with the lawyers and experts who handle our \"hostship\" responsibilities The Department of State has consulted with the Government of Libya regarding the impending visit of Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi to attend the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. In keeping with prior arrangements, the Englewood, New Jersey property is not available for any use in connection with the upcoming visit I don\'t think that we want/need to get into particulars about boroughs within NYC Regards Pat p.s. am not sure he is \"President\", I think [but am not sure] that is isn\'t just called \"Colonel\" PJ Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'1248 - C05760568.txt','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an ask-the-secretary column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to text the secretary. (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals, said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an \"ask-the-secretary\" column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to \"text the secretary.\" (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) \"New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals,\" said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'126 - C05739703.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadLibyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. it would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue, Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. The security matters are being adequately investigated, Stevens said. We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena. Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation. \'Very Optimistic\' Stevens said while he was close with his son, we weren\'t that familiar with the day-to-day activities\' he undertook in Libya. On the occasions when his son called home, Stevens said, he didn\'t share many details about his work other than to say that he was very optimistic about the results of the election and the new government. They last spoke by phone in August and by e-mail days before his son\'s death.','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadLibyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. \"it would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue,\" Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. \"The security matters are being adequately investigated,\" Stevens said. \"We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena.\" Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation. \'Very Optimistic\' Stevens said while he was close with his son, \"we weren\'t that familiar with the day-to-day activities\' he undertook in Libya. On the occasions when his son called home, Stevens said, he didn\'t share many details about his work other than to say that \"he was very optimistic about the results of the election and the new government.\" They last spoke by phone in August and by e-mail days before his son\'s death.'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'1262 - C05760595.txt','Obama\'s Personnel ProblemFcRtgcg n Dangerous Thoughts Obama\'s Personnel Problem Dan Gerstein, 03.25.09, 12:01 AM ET The especially rocky week that President Obama just experienced has led many political observers to ask what happened to the fabled discipline candidate Obama showed during the campaign and on into the transition. How did he and his vaunted political machine go from No Drama Obama to bailout bonus blunders, Tim Geithner death watches and Special Olympic insults in less than two months? ? The easy answer is that circumstances have changed, and there is a lot of truth to that. Governing is fundamentally different than campaigning?particularly in the pressure cooker of an economic meltdown. But that\'s exactly why I would argue that the president\'s escalating execution troubles are really a function of what has largely stayed the same since the election--the mismatched, understaffed team of loyalists around him. Indeed, as best I can tell, Obama has more than a Geithner problem. He has what I would call a Rumsfeld problem. That is to say, in the infamous words of the imperious defense secretary, the president made the mistake of going to economic war with the army he had?which was built for political speed and presidential comfort?instead of the army he needs to beat back the crisis of confidence that is crippling our markets and feeding the AIG blood lust. This is not a question of having good personnel. Obama had some of the best minds working in politics and policy helping him take down Hillary Clinton and John McCain. And it\'s only natural he would want to bring many of them into his White House to help run his government, much like most every modern president has done. ?Rather, it\'s a question of having the right personnel in the right place to make the best case for Obama\'s complicated and challenging economic agenda--and perhaps most important, to persuade 42','Obama\'s Personnel ProblemFcRtgcg n Dangerous Thoughts Obama\'s Personnel Problem Dan Gerstein, 03.25.09, 12:01 AM ET The especially rocky week that President Obama just experienced has led many political observers to ask what happened to the fabled discipline candidate Obama showed during the campaign and on into the transition. How did he and his vaunted political machine go from \"No Drama Obama\" to bailout bonus blunders, Tim Geithner death watches and Special Olympic insults in less than two months? ? The easy answer is that circumstances have changed, and there is a lot of truth to that. Governing is fundamentally different than campaigning?particularly in the pressure cooker of an economic meltdown. But that\'s exactly why I would argue that the president\'s escalating execution troubles are really a function of what has largely stayed the same since the election--the mismatched, understaffed team of loyalists around him. Indeed, as best I can tell, Obama has more than a Geithner problem. He has what I would call a Rumsfeld problem. That is to say, in the infamous words of the imperious defense secretary, the president made the mistake of going to economic war with the army he had?which was built for political speed and presidential comfort?instead of the army he needs to beat back the crisis of confidence that is crippling our markets and feeding the AIG blood lust. This is not a question of having good personnel. Obama had some of the best minds working in politics and policy helping him take down Hillary Clinton and John McCain. And it\'s only natural he would want to bring many of them into his White House to help run his government, much like most every modern president has done. ?Rather, it\'s a question of having the right personnel in the right place to make the best case for Obama\'s complicated and challenging economic agenda--and perhaps most important, to persuade 42'),(6.626373008640484,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,2,'1286 - C05760665.txt','Kerry, Lugar Amendment PASSES To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s Kerry, Lugar Amendment PASSES To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s International Affairs Kerry, Lugar Amendment To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s International Affairs BudgetInternational Affairs Budget FYI Budget Guys -- We done good today. We appreciate all of the 7th floor support and calls ? clearly made the difference. On to the next battle Kerry-Lugar amendment passed by voice vote! Here is Kerry\'s floor statement when he introduced the amendment on the floor this morning. Below the statement, I\'ve copied Conrad\'s response. ----__ ? tiniteb tate5 enate Committee on foreign iaciation5 WASHINGTON, DC :770 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2009','Kerry, Lugar Amendment PASSES To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s Kerry, Lugar Amendment PASSES To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s International Affairs Kerry, Lugar Amendment To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s International Affairs BudgetInternational Affairs Budget FYI Budget Guys -- We done good today. We appreciate all of the 7th floor support and calls ? clearly made the difference. On to the next battle Kerry-Lugar amendment passed by voice vote! Here is Kerry\'s floor statement when he introduced the amendment on the floor this morning. Below the statement, I\'ve copied Conrad\'s response. ----__ ? tiniteb tate5 enate Committee on foreign iaciation5 WASHINGTON, DC :770 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2009'),(6.626373008640484,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,2,'1288 - C05760667.txt','Learning the hard wayFYI Learning the hard way Mar 26th 2009 From The Economist print edition Barack Obama may at last be getting a grip. But he still needs to show more leadership, at home and abroad HILLARY CLINTON\'S most effective quip, in her long struggle with Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination last year, was that the Oval Office is no place for on-the-job training. It went to the heart of the nagging worry about the silver-tongued young senator from Illinois: that he lacked even the slightest executive experience, and that in his brief career he had never really stood up to powerful interests, whether in his home city of Chicago or in the wider world. Might Mrs Clinton have been right about her foe? Not altogether. In foreign policy in particular Mr Obama has already done some commendable things. He has held out a sincere hand to Iran he has ordered Guantanamo closed within a year he has set himself firmly against torture. He has, as the world and this newspaper wanted, taken a less strident tone in dealing with friends and rivals alike. But at home Mr Obama has had a difficult start. His performance has been weaker than those who endorsed his candidacy, including this newspaper, had hoped. Many of his strongest supporters?liberal columnists, prominent donors, Democratic Party stalwarts?have started to question him. As for those not so beholden, polls show that independent voters again prefer Republicans to Democrats, a startling reversal of fortune in just a few weeks. Mr Obama\'s once-celestial approval ratings are about where George Bush\'s were at this stage in his awful presidency. Despite his resounding electoral victory, his solid majorities in both chambers of Congress and the obvious goodwill of the bulk of the electorate, Mr Obama has seemed curiously feeble. Empty posts, weak policies 6','Learning the hard wayFYI Learning the hard way Mar 26th 2009 From The Economist print edition Barack Obama may at last be getting a grip. But he still needs to show more leadership, at home and abroad HILLARY CLINTON\'S most effective quip, in her long struggle with Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination last year, was that the Oval Office is no place for on-the-job training. It went to the heart of the nagging worry about the silver-tongued young senator from Illinois: that he lacked even the slightest executive experience, and that in his brief career he had never really stood up to powerful interests, whether in his home city of Chicago or in the wider world. Might Mrs Clinton have been right about her foe? Not altogether. In foreign policy in particular Mr Obama has already done some commendable things. He has held out a sincere hand to Iran; he has ordered Guantanamo closed within a year; he has set himself firmly against torture. He has, as the world and this newspaper wanted, taken a less strident tone in dealing with friends and rivals alike. But at home Mr Obama has had a difficult start. His performance has been weaker than those who endorsed his candidacy, including this newspaper, had hoped. Many of his strongest supporters?liberal columnists, prominent donors, Democratic Party stalwarts?have started to question him. As for those not so beholden, polls show that independent voters again prefer Republicans to Democrats, a startling reversal of fortune in just a few weeks. Mr Obama\'s once-celestial approval ratings are about where George Bush\'s were at this stage in his awful presidency. Despite his resounding electoral victory, his solid majorities in both chambers of Congress and the obvious goodwill of the bulk of the electorate, Mr Obama has seemed curiously feeble. Empty posts, weak policies 6'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'133 - C05739714.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadIn car driving so can in a bit Very nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Taley on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign, It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue, Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack.','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadIn car driving so can in a bit Very nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Taley on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign, \"It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue,\" Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack.'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'136 - C05739717.txt','\'State of the Union Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'State of the Union\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceNothing to this one. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on CNN\'s State of the Union. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. CROWLEY: Joining me is the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Madam Ambassador, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Candy. CROWLEY: One of the things when I spoke with the Israeli prime minister that struck me was the conviction that he has that for certain Iran is building on its way to building a nuclear weapon, and his sense of urgency that at this moment the U.S. needs to set what he calls a red line for the U.S. Does the U.S. share the conviction that Iran is, indeed, building a nuclear weapon? And, B, what about the concept of a red line? RICE: Well, Candy, the United States is in constant communication with Israel and Israeli intelligence, Israeli policy makers, the military. We\'re sharing our assessments every day. And our assessments, our intelligence assessments are very similar. Obviously, we share a grave concern about Iran pursuing a nuclear weapon. We are determined to prevent that from happening. President Obama has been absolutely clear, and on this there\'s absolutely no daylight between the United States and Israel that we will do what it takes to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. We are not at that stage yet. They do not have a nuclear weapon. Our shared intelligence assessments is that there is still a considerable time and space before they will have a nuclear weapon should they make the decision to go for that. But we\'ve been very clear. The United States is not interested and is not pursuing a policy of containment. President Obama has been very plain. We will keep all option on the table, including the military option, as necessary, to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. But, Candy, the fact is we have just seen the imposition of another layer of the toughest sanctions that have ever been impose Odd a country. In this case, Iran. Their economy is beginning to buckle. Their oil production is down 40 percent. Their currency has plummeted 40 percent in the last year. Their economy is now shrinking. And this is only going to intensify.','\'State of the Union Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'State of the Union\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceNothing to this one. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on CNN\'s \"State of the Union.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. CROWLEY: Joining me is the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Madam Ambassador, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Candy. CROWLEY: One of the things when I spoke with the Israeli prime minister that struck me was the conviction that he has that for certain Iran is building on its way to building a nuclear weapon, and his sense of urgency that at this moment the U.S. needs to set what he calls a \"red line\" for the U.S. Does the U.S. share the conviction that Iran is, indeed, building a nuclear weapon? And, B, what about the concept of a red line? RICE: Well, Candy, the United States is in constant communication with Israel and Israeli intelligence, Israeli policy makers, the military. We\'re sharing our assessments every day. And our assessments, our intelligence assessments are very similar. Obviously, we share a grave concern about Iran pursuing a nuclear weapon. We are determined to prevent that from happening. President Obama has been absolutely clear, and on this there\'s absolutely no daylight between the United States and Israel that we will do what it takes to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. We are not at that stage yet. They do not have a nuclear weapon. Our shared intelligence assessments is that there is still a considerable time and space before they will have a nuclear weapon should they make the decision to go for that. But we\'ve been very clear. The United States is not interested and is not pursuing a policy of containment. President Obama has been very plain. We will keep all option on the table, including the military option, as necessary, to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. But, Candy, the fact is we have just seen the imposition of another layer of the toughest sanctions that have ever been impose Odd a country. In this case, Iran. Their economy is beginning to buckle. Their oil production is down 40 percent. Their currency has plummeted 40 percent in the last year. Their economy is now shrinking. And this is only going to intensify.'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'152 - C05739737.txt','Les Gelb on the Obama responseThe whole thing is worth a read, but a very tough judge gives you and the President credit: By any standard of reason, President Obama and Secretary of State Canton conducted themselves very well amid the confusion and crises Of course they didn\'t do everything perfectly for example, some unidentified administration official disowned the embassy statement condemning the video. Such creepiness served only to make it look like Obama was running for cover at the expense of our embattled diplomats. But minor miscues aside, Obama and Clinton nailed the main points, especially Clinton. In her first statement soon after the riots, here s what she said The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. But let me be clear There is never any justification for violent acts of this kind. http://vvvvw.thedailybeast.corniarticles/2012/09/17/leslie-h-eelb-on-the-mvsteries-of-the-middle-east-riots.html','Les Gelb on the Obama responseThe whole thing is worth a read, but a very tough judge gives you and the President credit: By any standard of reason, President Obama and Secretary of State Canton conducted themselves very well amid the confusion and crises Of course they didn\'t do everything perfectly; for example, some unidentified administration official disowned the embassy statement condemning the video. Such creepiness served only to make it look like Obama was running for cover at the expense of our embattled diplomats. But minor miscues aside, Obama and Clinton nailed the main points, especially Clinton. In her first statement soon after the riots, here s what she said The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. But let me be clear There is never any justification for violent acts of this kind.\" http://vvvvw.thedailybeast.corniarticles/2012/09/17/leslie-h-eelb-on-the-mvsteries-of-the-middle-east-riots.html'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'1535 - C05761329.txt','Mini Schedule Thursday, 4/23/098:10 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 8:30 am En route Rayburn House Office Building . 8:30 am ARRIVE Rayburn House Office Building 9:00 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 12:00 pm ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS Rayburn H.O.B. Room 2359 12:05 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:25 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR POTUS/VP MEETING 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:50 pm VIDEOTAPE MESSAGE FOR WORLD MALARIA DAY (T) 2:00 pm Marshall Room 2:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ANN HENRY 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/THAI FOREIGN MINISTER KASIT PIROMYA 3:00pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding 3:15 pm REMARKS AT TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY EVENT 3:45 pm Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Called for 3:00 PM. 3:50 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 3:55 pm ARRIVE White House 4:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VP BIDEN 4:30 pm Oval Office 4:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 4:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 4:40 pm OFFICE TIME 5:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:15 pm MEETING w/THE AGA KHAN, SPLRTUAL LEADER OF 5:35 pm SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI MUSLIMS Secretary\'s Office *Official Photo preceding meeting 5:45 pm MEETING w/BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED NATIONS 6:15 pm FOUNDATION James Monroe Rill, 8th Floor (T). Official Photo preceding mtg. 6:25 pm PHOTO OP w/DANISH MINISTER FOR DEVELOPMENT 26','Mini Schedule Thursday, 4/23/098:10 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 8:30 am En route Rayburn House Office Building . 8:30 am ARRIVE Rayburn House Office Building 9:00 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 12:00 pm ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS Rayburn H.O.B. Room 2359 12:05 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:25 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR POTUS/VP MEETING 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:50 pm VIDEOTAPE MESSAGE FOR WORLD MALARIA DAY (T) 2:00 pm Marshall Room 2:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ANN HENRY 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/THAI FOREIGN MINISTER KASIT PIROMYA 3:00pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding 3:15 pm REMARKS AT TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY EVENT 3:45 pm Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Called for 3:00 PM. 3:50 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 3:55 pm ARRIVE White House 4:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VP BIDEN 4:30 pm Oval Office 4:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 4:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 4:40 pm OFFICE TIME 5:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:15 pm MEETING w/THE AGA KHAN, SPLRTUAL LEADER OF 5:35 pm SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI MUSLIMS Secretary\'s Office *Official Photo preceding meeting 5:45 pm MEETING w/BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED NATIONS 6:15 pm FOUNDATION James Monroe Rill, 8th Floor (T). Official Photo preceding mtg. 6:25 pm PHOTO OP w/DANISH MINISTER FOR DEVELOPMENT 26'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'1580 - C05761408.txt','In case you missed thisThis was on Paul Krugman\'s blog yesterday. I, for one, enjoyed it. Hope you\'re very well Hillary. May 19, 2009, 7:35 am Ahem Politico: Health care could soon go the way of the automobile, with users having no choice but to buy insurance coverage. Within four years, every American could be required to own health insurance or pay their way through tax penalties. The odds of such a sea change rose last week when chief Democratic and Republican Senate negotiators on a health care bill acknowledged that many on the Finance Committee considered the so-called individual mandate essential to lower insurance costs for those who already have coverage. President Barack Obama didn\'t embrace the individual mandate during the campaign, which means he would essentially start from scratch in terms of selling the idea to voters. The mandate was a central policy difference with Hillary Clinton, who argued that a mandate was the only way to achieve universal coverage. Obama disagreed, saying enough people would purchase insurance voluntarily if the costs could be brought down. Progressive policy experts widely agreed that Obama\'s plan would have left out about 15 million people. Clinton, with an assist from New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, regularly assailed Obama for his no-mandate position. Actually, I don\'t care who gets credit, as long as we actually get universal health care.','In case you missed thisThis was on Paul Krugman\'s blog yesterday. I, for one, enjoyed it. Hope you\'re very well Hillary. May 19, 2009, 7:35 am Ahem Politico: Health care could soon go the way of the automobile, with users having no choice but to buy insurance coverage. Within four years, every American could be required to own health insurance or pay their way through tax penalties. The odds of such a sea change rose last week when chief Democratic and Republican Senate negotiators on a health care bill acknowledged that many on the Finance Committee considered the so-called individual mandate essential to lower insurance costs for those who already have coverage. President Barack Obama didn\'t embrace the individual mandate during the campaign, which means he would essentially start from scratch in terms of selling the idea to voters. The mandate was a central policy difference with Hillary Clinton, who argued that a mandate was the only way to achieve universal coverage. Obama disagreed, saying enough people would purchase insurance voluntarily if the costs could be brought down. Progressive policy experts widely agreed that Obama\'s plan would have left out about 15 million people. Clinton, with an assist from New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, regularly assailed Obama for his no-mandate position. Actually, I don\'t care who gets credit, as long as we actually get universal health care.'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'1601 - C05761441.txt','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears, says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force, Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. It was a little scary. But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this, said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation. Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? \"he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears,\" says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. \"There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force,\" Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. \"It was a little scary.\" But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. \"Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this,\" said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. \"And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation.\" Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'1607 - C05761448.txt','Bonn clips: AP & ReutersRead this - it says todd stern sent chills up someone\'s spin (in a good way)! Hi guys from Germany. HRC might be interested in press clips below, especially the AP story. Good day today. Obama envoy: Time to act on climate change By ARTHUR MAX ?2 hours ago BONN, Germany (AP) ? Once booed at international climate talks, the United States won sustained applause Sunday when President Barack Obama\'s envoy pledged to make up for lost time in reaching a global agreement on climate change. Todd Stern also praised efforts by countries like China to reign in their carbon emissions, but said global warming requires a global response and that rapidly developing economies like China must join together with the industrial world to solve the problem. The debut of Obama\'s climate change team was widely anticipated after eight years of obdurate participation in U.N. climate talks by the previous Bush administration. We are very glad to be back. We want to make up for lost time, and we are seized with the urgency of the task before us, Stern said to loud applause from the 2,600 delegates to the U.N. negotiations. They clapped again when Stern said the U.S. recognized our unique responsibility ... as the largest historic emitter of greenhouse gases, which has created a problem threatening the entire world. The two-week meeting by 175 countries that began Sunday was the latest stage of talks aimed at forging a climate change agreement to replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on emissions targets for rich countries, which expires in 2012. 22','Bonn clips: AP & ReutersRead this - it says todd stern sent chills up someone\'s spin (in a good way)! Hi guys from Germany. HRC might be interested in press clips below, especially the AP story. Good day today. Obama envoy: Time to act on climate change By ARTHUR MAX ?2 hours ago BONN, Germany (AP) ? Once booed at international climate talks, the United States won sustained applause Sunday when President Barack Obama\'s envoy pledged to \"make up for lost time\" in reaching a global agreement on climate change. Todd Stern also praised efforts by countries like China to reign in their carbon emissions, but said global warming \"requires a global response\" and that rapidly developing economies like China \"must join together\" with the industrial world to solve the problem. The debut of Obama\'s climate change team was widely anticipated after eight years of obdurate participation in U.N. climate talks by the previous Bush administration. \"We are very glad to be back. We want to make up for lost time, and we are seized with the urgency of the task before us,\" Stern said to loud applause from the 2,600 delegates to the U.N. negotiations. They clapped again when Stern said the U.S. recognized \"our unique responsibility ... as the largest historic emitter of greenhouse gases,\" which has created a problem threatening the entire world. The two-week meeting by 175 countries that began Sunday was the latest stage of talks aimed at forging a climate change agreement to replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on emissions targets for rich countries, which expires in 2012. 22'),(6.626373008640484,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,2,'1638 - C05761505.txt','\'Renegade\' CliffsNotesFYI POL Tro \'Renegade\' CliffsNotes By: Jonathan Martin June 2, 2009 12:22 AM EST The flood of books devoted to the 2008 campaign and President Barack Obama begins in earnest this week with the release of Renegade, The Making of a President, by former Newsweek reporter Richard Wolfe. Wolffe\'s account of the Obama campaign isn\'t to be officially released until Tuesday, but POLITICO obtained a copy earlier this week. Herewith are some of the book\'s most fascinating nuggets: No Shrum Moment: Before the election had been called, but when it looked promising for Obama the then- candidate called his top adviser, David Axelrod. What\'s going on? Obama asked. Look, I\'m not going to say congratulations yet, but boy, it looks awfully good, Axelrod replied. Axelrod, Wolfe notes, wanted to avoid a repeat of 2004, when John Kerry\'s top adviser, Bob Shrum, told the Massachusetts senator prematurely on election night that he wanted to be the first to say, Mr. President. Pritzker Veers Off-Message (A little): The impressive fundraising Obama demonstrated in 2007 was largely a result of the usual high-dollar contributors ? not the small-dollar donors the campaign liked to hold up to the press. It wasn\'t the Internet, admitted Penny Pritzker, Obama\'s national finance chair. \'','\'Renegade\' CliffsNotesFYI POL Tro \'Renegade\' CliffsNotes By: Jonathan Martin June 2, 2009 12:22 AM EST The flood of books devoted to the 2008 campaign and President Barack Obama begins in earnest this week with the release of \"Renegade, The Making of a President,\" by former Newsweek reporter Richard Wolfe. Wolffe\'s account of the Obama campaign isn\'t to be officially released until Tuesday, but POLITICO obtained a copy earlier this week. Herewith are some of the book\'s most fascinating nuggets: No Shrum Moment: Before the election had been called, but when it looked promising for Obama the then- candidate called his top adviser, David Axelrod. \"What\'s going on?\" Obama asked. \"Look, I\'m not going to say congratulations yet, but boy, it looks awfully good,\" Axelrod replied. Axelrod, Wolfe notes, wanted to avoid a repeat of 2004, when John Kerry\'s top adviser, Bob Shrum, told the Massachusetts senator prematurely on election night that he wanted to be the first to say, \"Mr. President.\" Pritzker Veers Off-Message (A little): The impressive fundraising Obama demonstrated in 2007 was largely a result of the usual high-dollar contributors ? not the small-dollar donors the campaign liked to hold up to the press. \"It wasn\'t the Internet,\" admitted Penny Pritzker, Obama\'s national finance chair. \''),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'1650 - C05761533.txt','Jim wanted you/Secretary Clinton to know thisWhen do we unveil food security? Fyi Dear Cheryl -- You may be aware that Reps. Frank Wolf, Chris Smith and Donald Payne are holding a press conference today to denounce the Obama policy, or lack thereof, on Darfur. Jim chose not participate, although he will be sending a letter of concern later this week. He asked that I pass a message (below) from him. Best -- Cindy','Jim wanted you/Secretary Clinton to know thisWhen do we \"unveil\" food security? Fyi Dear Cheryl -- You may be aware that Reps. Frank Wolf, Chris Smith and Donald Payne are holding a press conference today to denounce the Obama policy, or lack thereof, on Darfur. Jim chose not participate, although he will be sending a letter of concern later this week. He asked that I pass a message (below) from him. Best -- Cindy'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'1696 - C05761682.txt','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage, said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. He\'s out of step with the next generation. Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated, said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. \"Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage,\" said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. \"He\'s out of step with the next generation.\" Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. \"Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated,\" said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'1745 - C05761807.txt','last email on this subjectSorry to flood your email, but I couldn\'t resist sending this to you from Ben Smith A year later, Hillary wins A year ago today, the final set of primaries made official the foregone conclusion that Barack Obama had won the primary, and Hillary Clinton lost it. There\'s far too much going on today to dwell on an anniversary, but it does seem worth noting one particular piece of news in its light: On the central health care policy debate of the Democratic Primary -- which was, to be fair, conducted within a fairly narrow frame -- Obama appears to have conceded today to a Senate plan likely to more closely resemble Clinton\'s. In a dense, careful letter to Ted Kennedy and Max Baucus, Obama offered his principles for a health care plan and conceded on a central point: He is now open to an individual mandate, which he campaigned against, and which is now being talked about by Senators of both parties with the buzzword shared responsibility. Obama still backs a hardship waiver for people unable to afford the mandate -- which is consistent with the core of his objection to the mandate. But what he cast as a principled difference of approach -- was the problem merely that people couldn\'t afford insurance? or something more? -- seems to have been conceded. Here\'s the relevant paragraph: I understand the Committees are moving towards a principle of shared responsibility -- making every American responsible for having health insurance coverage, and asking that employers share in the cost. I share the goal of ending lapses and gaps in coverage that make us less healthy and drive up everyone\'s costs, and I am open to your ideas on shared responsibility. But I believe if we are going to make people responsible for owning health insurance, we must make health care affordable. If we do end up with a system where people are responsible for their own insurance, we need to provide a hardship waiver to exempt Americans who cannot afford it. In addition, while I believe that employers have a responsibility to support health insurance for their employees, small businesses face a number of special challenges in affording health benefits and should be exempted. B6 B6 By Ben Smith 07:51 PM','last email on this subjectSorry to flood your email, but I couldn\'t resist sending this to you from Ben Smith A year later, Hillary wins A year ago today, the final set of primaries made official the foregone conclusion that Barack Obama had won the primary, and Hillary Clinton lost it. There\'s far too much going on today to dwell on an anniversary, but it does seem worth noting one particular piece of news in its light: On the central health care policy debate of the Democratic Primary -- which was, to be fair, conducted within a fairly narrow frame -- Obama appears to have conceded today to a Senate plan likely to more closely resemble Clinton\'s. In a dense, careful letter to Ted Kennedy and Max Baucus, Obama offered his principles for a health care plan and conceded on a central point: He is now open to an individual mandate, which he campaigned against, and which is now being talked about by Senators of both parties with the buzzword \"shared responsibility.\" Obama still backs a \"hardship waiver\" for people unable to afford the mandate -- which is consistent with the core of his objection to the mandate. But what he cast as a principled difference of approach -- was the problem merely that people couldn\'t afford insurance? or something more? -- seems to have been conceded. Here\'s the relevant paragraph: I understand the Committees are moving towards a principle of shared responsibility -- making every American responsible for having health insurance coverage, and asking that employers share in the cost. I share the goal of ending lapses and gaps in coverage that make us less healthy and drive up everyone\'s costs, and I am open to your ideas on shared responsibility. But I believe if we are going to make people responsible for owning health insurance, we must make health care affordable. If we do end up with a system where people are responsible for their own insurance, we need to provide a hardship waiver to exempt Americans who cannot afford it. In addition, while I believe that employers have a responsibility to support health insurance for their employees, small businesses face a number of special challenges in affording health benefits and should be exempted. B6 B6 By Ben Smith 07:51 PM'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'1767 - C05761854.txt','mini schedule 5/27/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15am OFFICE TIME 10:10am Secretary\'s Office 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:25 am ARRIVE State Department 11:30 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm WORKING LUNCH FOR EGYPTIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ARMED 1:00 pm ALI ABOUL GHEIT James Monroe Room, 81Floor *Camera spray at top. 1:15 pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 1:45 pm w/PRESMENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PHONE CALL w/PRESIDENT SHEIKH SHARIF SHEIKH ARMED 2:00 pm TRANSITIONAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN SOMALIA Secy\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/ROXANA SABERI, AMERICAN JOURNALIST 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office *Camera Spray in outer office preceding. 2:45pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 3:15pm w/PRESIDENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/IVO DAALDER, U.S. AMBASSADOR TO NATO 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00pm MEETING w/SPECIAL ENVOY GEORGE MITCHELL 5:30pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY 8:30 pm PRESIDENT MAIIMOUD ABBAS James Monroe Room, 8d\' Floor *Official photo in outer office preceding. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 18','mini schedule 5/27/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15am OFFICE TIME 10:10am Secretary\'s Office 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:25 am ARRIVE State Department 11:30 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm WORKING LUNCH FOR EGYPTIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ARMED 1:00 pm ALI ABOUL GHEIT James Monroe Room, 81Floor *Camera spray at top. 1:15 pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 1:45 pm w/PRESMENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PHONE CALL w/PRESIDENT SHEIKH SHARIF SHEIKH ARMED 2:00 pm TRANSITIONAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN SOMALIA Secy\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/ROXANA SABERI, AMERICAN JOURNALIST 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office *Camera Spray in outer office preceding. 2:45pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 3:15pm w/PRESIDENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/IVO DAALDER, U.S. AMBASSADOR TO NATO 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00pm MEETING w/SPECIAL ENVOY GEORGE MITCHELL 5:30pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY 8:30 pm PRESIDENT MAIIMOUD ABBAS James Monroe Room, 8d\' Floor *Official photo in outer office preceding. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 18'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'181 - C05739774.txt','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'1817 - C05761995.txt','Mini schedule 5-15-098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFIN 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am (t) PHONE CALL w/INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER PRANAB 9:30 am (t) KUMAR MUKEFUEE Secretary\'s Office? 9:30 am MEETING w/DOUG HATTAWAY 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:05 am PHOTO OP w/ KEVIN GATELY & DAUGHTER 10:10 amSecretary\'s Office *Kevin works for Lew Lukens. 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/DEFENSE SECRETARY GATES AND 11:15 am GENERAL JONES White House Situation Room 11:30 am DEPART White House, En route State Department 11:45 am OFFICE TIME 12:50 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:55 pm DEPART State Department En route White House 1:00 pm ARRIVE White House 1:05 pmWEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 1:35 pmOval Office 1:40 pmDEPART White House *En route State Department 1:45 pmARRIVE State Department 2:00 pmS WEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR IVO DAALDER, 75','Mini schedule 5-15-098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFIN 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am (t) PHONE CALL w/INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER PRANAB 9:30 am (t) KUMAR MUKEFUEE Secretary\'s Office? 9:30 am MEETING w/DOUG HATTAWAY 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:05 am PHOTO OP w/ KEVIN GATELY & DAUGHTER 10:10 amSecretary\'s Office *Kevin works for Lew Lukens. 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/DEFENSE SECRETARY GATES AND 11:15 am GENERAL JONES White House Situation Room 11:30 am DEPART White House, En route State Department 11:45 am OFFICE TIME 12:50 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:55 pm DEPART State Department En route White House 1:00 pm ARRIVE White House 1:05 pmWEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 1:35 pmOval Office 1:40 pmDEPART White House *En route State Department 1:45 pmARRIVE State Department 2:00 pmS WEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR IVO DAALDER, 75');
INSERT INTO `mv_tfidf` VALUES (6.626373008640484,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,2,'1838 - C05762241.txt','NYTimes - Utah Governor to Become Ambassador to ChinaUtah Governor to Become Ambassador to China By Jeff Zeleny Updated President Obama on Saturday selected one of the nation\'s leading Republican governors to serve as the ambassador to China, nominating Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman for the diplomatic post that Mr. Obama called as important as any in the world. We will launch a new era of partnership between our two nations that will advance our shared dreams of opportunity and security in America, in Asia and around the world, Mr. Obama said. I can think of no more important assignment than creating the kinds of bridges between our two countries that will determine the well being not just of Americans and Chinese, but also the future of the world. In a morning announcement at the White House, Mr. Huntsman stood at the president\'s side in the Diplomatic Room and accepted the position that he said came as a surprise. As a co-chairman of Senator John McCain\'s presidential campaign last year, Mr. Huntsman said he did not expect to be called into action by the person who beat us. Mr. Huntsman, 49, learned to speak Mandarin Chinese from his days as a Mormon missionary in Taiwan. He has worked in two Bush administrations, serving as the ambassador to Singapore in the final year of George H.W. Bush\'s term and as a deputy United States trade ambassador for George W. Bush. For Mr. Obama, whose advisers already have their eyes set on his re-election in 2012, the selection of Mr. Huntsman is something of a political coup. He has emerged as one of the nation\'s most visible Republican governors and was expected to at least consider seeking his party\'s presidential nomination to run against Mr. Obama. In the breadth of issues at stake, this ambassadorship is as important as any in the world, Mr. Obama said. I believe there is much to be gained from a closer working relationship with China, but improved relationships will require candor on issues in which we don\'t always agree. As the Republican Party forges through a period of reinvention, Mr. Huntsman has been a leading voice for the direction of the party. He has been a political moderate on issues like immigration, gay rights and the environment, even though he represented one of the most conservative states in the country.','NYTimes - Utah Governor to Become Ambassador to ChinaUtah Governor to Become Ambassador to China By Jeff Zeleny Updated President Obama on Saturday selected one of the nation\'s leading Republican governors to serve as the ambassador to China, nominating Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman for the diplomatic post that Mr. Obama called \"as important as any in the world.\" \"We will launch a new era of partnership between our two nations that will advance our shared dreams of opportunity and security in America, in Asia and around the world,\" Mr. Obama said. \"I can think of no more important assignment than creating the kinds of bridges between our two countries that will determine the well being not just of Americans and Chinese, but also the future of the world.\" In a morning announcement at the White House, Mr. Huntsman stood at the president\'s side in the Diplomatic Room and accepted the position that he said came as a surprise. As a co-chairman of Senator John McCain\'s presidential campaign last year, Mr. Huntsman said he did not expect to be \"called into action by the person who beat us.\" Mr. Huntsman, 49, learned to speak Mandarin Chinese from his days as a Mormon missionary in Taiwan. He has worked in two Bush administrations, serving as the ambassador to Singapore in the final year of George H.W. Bush\'s term and as a deputy United States trade ambassador for George W. Bush. For Mr. Obama, whose advisers already have their eyes set on his re-election in 2012, the selection of Mr. Huntsman is something of a political coup. He has emerged as one of the nation\'s most visible Republican governors and was expected to at least consider seeking his party\'s presidential nomination to run against Mr. Obama. \"In the breadth of issues at stake, this ambassadorship is as important as any in the world,\" Mr. Obama said. \"I believe there is much to be gained from a closer working relationship with China, but improved relationships will require candor on issues in which we don\'t always agree.\" As the Republican Party forges through a period of reinvention, Mr. Huntsman has been a leading voice for the direction of the party. He has been a political moderate on issues like immigration, gay rights and the environment, even though he represented one of the most conservative states in the country.'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'1840 - C05762253.txt','Thank you...againFyi Secretary Clinton\'s remarks at her Friday press conference with the Turkish Foreign Minister continued this Administration\'s excellent efforts to restore the credibility of the U.S. with Greece and Cyprus ? which will lead to important progress in the region. As you know, the Bush Administration consistently hid and defended actions by Turkey that were injurious to Cyprus and Greece, inconsistent with American values and principals, and also not in Turkey\'s best interests. We highlighted for the top leaders in our community that Secretary Clinton once again in front of the Turkish Foreign Minister, called for a bi-zonal and bi-communal federation for Cyprus as well as expressed the United States\' strong support for freedom of religion. With Secretary Clinton and others doing these kinds of things, America is moving to correct the biggest road block to a Cyprus settlement ? restoring American credibility with the Greek-Cypriots which was badly lost during the Bush Administration. Keep up the great work! Andy Manatos and Mike Manatos THE NATIONAL COORDINATED EFFORT OF HELLENES (CEH) 1100 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 393-7790 [fax] (202) 628-0225 E-mail: CoordinatedEffort@IVIanatos.com Remarks With Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC June 5, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Minister Davutoglu and I just had a very productive, broad-ranging, comprehensive discussion. And it is a great privilege to welcome him here to the State Department within the very first weeks of his having been appointed foreign minister. Of course, I was very honored to have gone to Turkey very early in my term as Secretary of State, and President Obama had a wonderful visit to Turkey. And all of that is to confirm the strength and importance of our partnership and alliance. We have a lot of work to do together. Turkey, the United States, and the entire global community certainly face a great number of challenges, but we also see opportunities. So our message coming out of the meeting today and our prior meetings is that we\'re going to deepen and strengthen our cooperation on an ongoing basis, because we believe that both Turkey and the United States have unique roles to play.','Thank you...againFyi Secretary Clinton\'s remarks at her Friday press conference with the Turkish Foreign Minister continued this Administration\'s excellent efforts to restore the credibility of the U.S. with Greece and Cyprus ? which will lead to important progress in the region. As you know, the Bush Administration consistently hid and defended actions by Turkey that were injurious to Cyprus and Greece, inconsistent with American values and principals, and also not in Turkey\'s best interests. We highlighted for the top leaders in our community that Secretary Clinton once again in front of the Turkish Foreign Minister, called for a \"bi-zonal and bi-communal federation\" for Cyprus as well as expressed the United States\' strong support for \"freedom of religion.\" With Secretary Clinton and others doing these kinds of things, America is moving to correct the biggest road block to a Cyprus settlement ? restoring American credibility with the Greek-Cypriots which was badly lost during the Bush Administration. Keep up the great work! Andy Manatos and Mike Manatos THE NATIONAL COORDINATED EFFORT OF HELLENES (CEH) 1100 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 393-7790 [fax] (202) 628-0225 E-mail: CoordinatedEffort@IVIanatos.com Remarks With Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC June 5, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Minister Davutoglu and I just had a very productive, broad-ranging, comprehensive discussion. And it is a great privilege to welcome him here to the State Department within the very first weeks of his having been appointed foreign minister. Of course, I was very honored to have gone to Turkey very early in my term as Secretary of State, and President Obama had a wonderful visit to Turkey. And all of that is to confirm the strength and importance of our partnership and alliance. We have a lot of work to do together. Turkey, the United States, and the entire global community certainly face a great number of challenges, but we also see opportunities. So our message coming out of the meeting today and our prior meetings is that we\'re going to deepen and strengthen our cooperation on an ongoing basis, because we believe that both Turkey and the United States have unique roles to play.'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'1893 - C05762382.txt','Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Berlusconi in press availability, 6/15/09As I said before, Prime Minister Berlusconi\'s assistance on our efforts to close Guantanamo is very important to us. I have to say, by the way, that Bermuda has done us a great service, as well, on that front, and I\'m grateful to them. THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release 15, 2009 June REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRIME MINISTER BERLUSCONI OF ITALY IN PRESS AVAILABILITY Oval Office 5:48 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening, everybody. Buona sera. I want to welcome Prime Minister Berlusconi here. He has proved to be a great friend of the United States. And he and I got to know each other at the G20 summit. We are now in the process of planning the G8 summit that Italy will be hosting. We emphasized the strong, historic ties between the United States and Italy. Our bilateral relationship has been marked by cooperation across the board. And I am extremely grateful for his friendship. 129','Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Berlusconi in press availability, 6/15/09\"As I said before, Prime Minister Berlusconi\'s assistance on our efforts to close Guantanamo is very important to us. I have to say, by the way, that Bermuda has done us a great service, as well, on that front, and I\'m grateful to them.\" THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release 15, 2009 June REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRIME MINISTER BERLUSCONI OF ITALY IN PRESS AVAILABILITY Oval Office 5:48 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening, everybody. Buona sera. I want to welcome Prime Minister Berlusconi here. He has proved to be a great friend of the United States. And he and I got to know each other at the G20 summit. We are now in the process of planning the G8 summit that Italy will be hosting. We emphasized the strong, historic ties between the United States and Italy. Our bilateral relationship has been marked by cooperation across the board. And I am extremely grateful for his friendship. 129'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'1903 - C05762423.txt','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks. Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting God is Great, mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, \"I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks.\" Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting \"God is Great,\" mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf'),(6.626373008640484,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,2,'1904 - C05762424.txt','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM This is not appropriate time for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so, Socarides says. Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification. Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military. Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton Andy Towle and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans, Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors. And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM \"This is not appropriate time\" for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. \"The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so,\" Socarides says. \"Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification.\" Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. \"The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military.\" Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton; Andy Towle; and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. \"One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans,\" Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. \"This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors.\" And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he \"will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'1907 - C05762429.txt','NYTNot great Not horrible Can\'t get a sense of where in the paper this will be Trying to figure out why my comment\'s not in, I will fix  Mills, Cheryl D B6 ?IWNIO/NO?????????. ? ???????mo pick for Protocol Post Corrects Failure to File Taxes in 2 Years By ALISON LEIGH COWAN The New York Times June 19,2009 President Obama\'s choice as chief of protocol for the State Department, a position that carries the status of an ambassadorship, did not file tax returns for 2005 and 2006, errors she corrected last November. The nominee, Capricia Penavic Marshall, has placed blame for the problem on the Postal Service and on miscommunication between her husband and their accountant. Ms. Marshall, who was a social secretary in the Clinton White House, notified the Obama administration about the late filings before she was nominated on May 14. She has since provided written answers to questions about the matter from Senator Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, the top Republican on the Foreign Relations Committee, which will hold a hearing on the appointment next Wednesday. The post requires Senate confirmation. Tax issues have bedeviled several high-level Obama appointees and cost the administration at least two of its picks. in','NYTNot great Not horrible Can\'t get a sense of where in the paper this will be Trying to figure out why my comment\'s not in, I will fix ; Mills, Cheryl D B6 ?IWNIO/NO?????????. ? ???????mo pick for Protocol Post Corrects Failure to File Taxes in 2 Years By ALISON LEIGH COWAN The New York Times June 19,2009 President Obama\'s choice as chief of protocol for the State Department, a position that carries the status of an ambassadorship, did not file tax returns for 2005 and 2006, errors she corrected last November. The nominee, Capricia Penavic Marshall, has placed blame for the problem on the Postal Service and on miscommunication between her husband and their accountant. Ms. Marshall, who was a social secretary in the Clinton White House, notified the Obama administration about the late filings before she was nominated on May 14. She has since provided written answers to questions about the matter from Senator Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, the top Republican on the Foreign Relations Committee, which will hold a hearing on the appointment next Wednesday. The post requires Senate confirmation. Tax issues have bedeviled several high-level Obama appointees and cost the administration at least two of its picks. in'),(6.626373008640484,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,2,'1908 - C05762432.txt','Clinton - same sexSee below I\'m sure S has seen this, but in case she hasn\'t, it shd be good medicine. It could not b more positive. Clinton blazes trail on same sex benefits <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitst> Posted: 07:18 PM ET Share <javascript:cnnShowOverlay(\'cnnShare42735\')> I Permalink <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on- same-sex-benefits> I 2 Comments <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefits/ilcomments> I Add a comment <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitsffladdcomment> Elise Labott CNN State Department Producer Yesterday\'s groundbreaking move by President Obama to provide some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees came to fruition in large part due to Secretary of Clinton, who first put the issue on the table. It is unclear whether the Obama administration came to office planning to offer government-wide benefits to domestic partners of civil service employees, but Clinton, a longtime advocate of gay rights, was on it day one. Since President Obama named her as his pick for Secretary of State in November, Clinton\'s transition staff and the State Department had been working with members of the American Foreign Service Association and the group GLIFAA (Gays & Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies) on what could be done to extend benefits to domestic partners of diplomats serving abroad. At her very first senior staff meeting Clinton instructed the State Department to review whether she had the authority to extend benefits to same-sex domestic partners. About a week later a gay employee asked Clinton during a town hall with employees to eliminate discrimination against same sex partners. The Secretary of State drew loud applause when she said the issue was of real concern to her, and that she was already working on it. Several weeks ago, a memo to employees from Clinton instituting the changes was leaked to the press. Clinton\'s aides at the time said the memo was a draft, and that Clinton couldn\'t change policies without an interagency review of the issue to make sure State Department actions wouldn\'t negatively affect other agencies. But the memo seemed to light a fire under the administration, which quickly caught up to Clinton\'s lead. 12','Clinton - same sexSee below I\'m sure S has seen this, but in case she hasn\'t, it shd be good medicine. It could not b more positive. Clinton blazes trail on same sex benefits <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitst> Posted: 07:18 PM ET Share <javascript:cnnShowOverlay(\'cnnShare42735\');> I Permalink <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on- same-sex-benefits> I 2 Comments <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefits/ilcomments> I Add a comment <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitsffladdcomment> Elise Labott CNN State Department Producer Yesterday\'s groundbreaking move by President Obama to provide some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees came to fruition in large part due to Secretary of Clinton, who first put the issue on the table. It is unclear whether the Obama administration came to office planning to offer government-wide benefits to domestic partners of civil service employees, but Clinton, a longtime advocate of gay rights, was on it day one. Since President Obama named her as his pick for Secretary of State in November, Clinton\'s transition staff and the State Department had been working with members of the American Foreign Service Association and the group GLIFAA (Gays & Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies) on what could be done to extend benefits to domestic partners of diplomats serving abroad. At her very first senior staff meeting Clinton instructed the State Department to review whether she had the authority to extend benefits to same-sex domestic partners. About a week later a gay employee asked Clinton during a town hall with employees to eliminate discrimination against same sex partners. The Secretary of State drew loud applause when she said the issue was \"of real concern\" to her, and that she was already working on it. Several weeks ago, a memo to employees from Clinton instituting the changes was leaked to the press. Clinton\'s aides at the time said the memo was a draft, and that Clinton couldn\'t change policies without an \"interagency review\" of the issue to make sure State Department actions wouldn\'t negatively affect other agencies. But the memo seemed to light a fire under the administration, which quickly caught up to Clinton\'s lead. 12'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'1920 - C05762452.txt','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings; as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'1935 - C05762498.txt','See below - then see next emailLongtime Clinton confidant Blumenthal to become Clinton advisor Tue, 06/23/2009 - 1:00pm Longtime journalist and former Clinton White House advisor Sidney Blumenthal will become a special advisor without portfolio to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, The Cable has learned. Blumenthal refused to comment. But sources say he is filling out the paperwork and disentangling himself from other obligations as he moves to become a special advisor to the secretary whose presidential campaign he helped advise. The position would not require Senate confirmation. Clinton, who is recovering from surgery to repair a broken elbow, has been building her team at the State Department, while establishing her credentials as a team player supporting and amplifying her former presidential rival\'s foreign-policy vision. Sources close to her says she will prove indispensable to Obama, a point several Obama aides also made to Politico\'s Ben Smith in a piece noting the relatively background role she has played in these early months. The planned addition of Blumenthal, a longtime confidant of the Clinton family and a fierce defender of Bill Clinton\'s presidential legacy, could indicate she plans to raise her profile. (Blumenthal is probably Clinton\'s best speechwriter, a friend notes.) In the foreign-policy arena, Blumenthal advised former President Clinton on U.S.-British relations, and first introduced him to future British Prime Minister Tony Blair. He has also been active in the Third Way- Progressive Governance process. A former Washington Post reporter, Blumenthal has contributed commentary and editorial advice to Vanity Fair, Tina Brown\'s new online magazine The Daily Beast, the New Yorker, and Salon. Blumenthal has also been a fellow at New York University\'s Center on Law and Security. Laura Rozen I Permalink I fA9%\'1 Comments? Login or register 52','See below - then see next emailLongtime Clinton confidant Blumenthal to become Clinton advisor Tue, 06/23/2009 - 1:00pm Longtime journalist and former Clinton White House advisor Sidney Blumenthal will become a special advisor without portfolio to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, The Cable has learned. Blumenthal refused to comment. But sources say he is filling out the paperwork and disentangling himself from other obligations as he moves to become a special advisor to the secretary whose presidential campaign he helped advise. The position would not require Senate confirmation. Clinton, who is recovering from surgery to repair a broken elbow, has been building her team at the State Department, while establishing her credentials as a team player supporting and amplifying her former presidential rival\'s foreign-policy vision. Sources close to her says she will prove indispensable to Obama, a point several Obama aides also made to Politico\'s Ben Smith in a piece noting the relatively background role she has played in these early months. The planned addition of Blumenthal, a longtime confidant of the Clinton family and a fierce defender of Bill Clinton\'s presidential legacy, could indicate she plans to raise her profile. (Blumenthal is probably Clinton\'s best speechwriter, a friend notes.) In the foreign-policy arena, Blumenthal advised former President Clinton on U.S.-British relations, and first introduced him to future British Prime Minister Tony Blair. He has also been active in the Third Way- Progressive Governance process. A former Washington Post reporter, Blumenthal has contributed commentary and editorial advice to Vanity Fair, Tina Brown\'s new online magazine The Daily Beast, the New Yorker, and Salon. Blumenthal has also been a fellow at New York University\'s Center on Law and Security. Laura Rozen I Permalink I fA9%\'1 Comments? Login or register 52'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'1984 - C05762582.txt','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.'),(6.626373008640484,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,2,'2005 - C05762615.txt','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer kyr!? gyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan, the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. The decision to annul all agreements on the Manas military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this, he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer kyr!? gyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. \"Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan,\" the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. \"The decision to annul all agreements on the Manas military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this,\" he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(6.626373008640484,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,2,'2006 - C05762616.txt','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offerMy question exactly - sent to bill I? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan, the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. The decision to annul all agreements on the Manas military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this, he told the 24.kg news agency. 61','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offerMy question exactly - sent to bill I? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. \"Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan,\" the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. \"The decision to annul all agreements on the Manas military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this,\" he told the 24.kg news agency. 61'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'2021 - C05762645.txt','Ghana, but not forgottenB6 Ghana, but not forgotten By: Josh Gerstein July 4, 2009 07:38 PM EST It might seem like a moment just too good for the White House to pass up ? America\'s first black president, on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa, looking out over a sea of jubilant faces, delivering a message of friendship and hope. Yet President Barack Obama, who would command a monumental audience nearly anywhere he spoke on the continent where he traces his ancestry, is not scheduled to deliver a speech to the general public when he visits Ghana next week. The White House said it preferred a smaller event at Ghana\'s parliament to herald the nation\'s democratic traditions. But some suspect the reason has its roots in an event that holds a storied place in White House lore ? President Bill Clinton\'s 1998 speech to a massive crowd in the sweltering heat of Accra, Ghana, where Obama will visit as well. For Clinton, the first stop on a 12-day, six-country African journey was a chance to bask in the adulation far from Washington, then consumed with the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Clinton now regularly pegs the size of the crowd that day at 1 million, though years ago he described it simply as more than 500,000. Whatever the number, the overheated, overcrowded, overwhelming event left some in Clinton\'s party worried that he\'d been shot, and a doctor concerned that he could contract HIV from frantic interaction with the crowd. And it took a threatening turn at the end, as a red-faced, shouting Clinton implored the crowd, Get back! Back off! as it threatened to crush a woman near the front of the stage. The crowd was so large that it began surging towards the stage. Suddenly, a woman in the front of the crowd began to get trampled, recalled Sandy Berger, Clinton\'s national security adviser at the time. Clinton jumped up and put his arm down over the side and grabbed her. The Secret Service thought he\'d been shot and freaked out. A7','Ghana, but not forgottenB6 Ghana, but not forgotten By: Josh Gerstein July 4, 2009 07:38 PM EST It might seem like a moment just too good for the White House to pass up ? America\'s first black president, on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa, looking out over a sea of jubilant faces, delivering a message of friendship and hope. Yet President Barack Obama, who would command a monumental audience nearly anywhere he spoke on the continent where he traces his ancestry, is not scheduled to deliver a speech to the general public when he visits Ghana next week. The White House said it preferred a smaller event at Ghana\'s parliament to herald the nation\'s democratic traditions. But some suspect the reason has its roots in an event that holds a storied place in White House lore ? President Bill Clinton\'s 1998 speech to a massive crowd in the sweltering heat of Accra, Ghana, where Obama will visit as well. For Clinton, the first stop on a 12-day, six-country African journey was a chance to bask in the adulation far from Washington, then consumed with the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Clinton now regularly pegs the size of the crowd that day at 1 million, though years ago he described it simply as more than 500,000. Whatever the number, the overheated, overcrowded, overwhelming event left some in Clinton\'s party worried that he\'d been shot, and a doctor concerned that he could contract HIV from frantic interaction with the crowd. And it took a threatening turn at the end, as a red-faced, shouting Clinton implored the crowd, \"Get back! Back off!\" as it threatened to crush a woman near the front of the stage. \"The crowd was so large that it began surging towards the stage. Suddenly, a woman in the front of the crowd began to get trampled,\" recalled Sandy Berger, Clinton\'s national security adviser at the time. \"Clinton jumped up and put his arm down over the side and grabbed her. The Secret Service thought he\'d been shot and freaked out.\" A7'),(6.626373008640484,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,2,'2035 - C05762667.txt','fyi. will get you my draft & comments tomorrow. Sidhttp://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1284.xml?ReleaselD=1347&What=&strArea=&strTime=0 hnt this page Close window Release Detail July 7, 2009 - Obama\'s Approval Drops In Ohio - Critical Swing State, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds 2010 Senate Race Tips Slightly To Democrats Word format President Barack Obama gets a lackluster 49 - 44 percent approval rating in Ohio, considered by many to be the most important swing state in a presidential election, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. This is President Obama\'s lowest approval rating in any national or statewide Quinnipiac University poll since he was inaugurated and is down from 62 - 31 percent in a May 6 survey. By a small 48 - 46 percen t margin, voters disapprove of the way Obama is handling the economy, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University poll finds. This is down from a 57 - 36 percent approval May 6. A total of 66 percent of Ohio voters are somewhat dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the way things are going in the state, while 33 percent are very satisfied or somewhat satisfied, numbers that haven\'t changed since Obama was elected. In the race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring George Voinovich in 2010, Lee Fisher and Jennifer Brunner remain neck-and-neck for the Democratic nomination and both would defeat any of the GOP candidates if the election were today. The economy in Ohio is as bad as anywhere in America. These numbers indicate that for the first time voters have decided that President Barack Obama bears some responsibility for their problems, said Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. Until now voters have given President Obama high ratings on the economy, blaming former President George W. Bush for their problems. They might be taking out their frustration on President Obama, possibly deciding that the change he promised has not come as quickly as they expected. Ohio historically has been the prototypical swing state. One of the reasons Barack Obama won the p residency by such a wide margin is that he carried Ohio with 52 percent of the vote and captured the lion\'s share of independent votes, Brown added.','fyi. will get you my draft & comments tomorrow. Sidhttp://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1284.xml?ReleaselD=1347&What=&strArea=;&strTime=0 hnt this page Close window Release Detail July 7, 2009 - Obama\'s Approval Drops In Ohio - Critical Swing State, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; 2010 Senate Race Tips Slightly To Democrats Word format President Barack Obama gets a lackluster 49 - 44 percent approval rating in Ohio, considered by many to be the most important swing state in a presidential election, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. This is President Obama\'s lowest approval rating in any national or statewide Quinnipiac University poll since he was inaugurated and is down from 62 - 31 percent in a May 6 survey. By a small 48 - 46 percen t margin, voters disapprove of the way Obama is handling the economy, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University poll finds. This is down from a 57 - 36 percent approval May 6. A total of 66 percent of Ohio voters are \"somewhat dissatisfied\" or \"very dissatisfied\" with the way things are going in the state, while 33 percent are \"very satisfied\" or \"somewhat satisfied,\" numbers that haven\'t changed since Obama was elected. In the race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring George Voinovich in 2010, Lee Fisher and Jennifer Brunner remain neck-and-neck for the Democratic nomination and both would defeat any of the GOP candidates if the election were today. \"The economy in Ohio is as bad as anywhere in America. These numbers indicate that for the first time voters have decided that President Barack Obama bears some responsibility for their problems,\" said Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. \"Until now voters have given President Obama high ratings on the economy, blaming former President George W. Bush for their problems. They might be taking out their frustration on President Obama, possibly deciding that the change he promised has not come as quickly as they expected.\" \"Ohio historically has been the prototypical swing state. One of the reasons Barack Obama won the p residency by such a wide margin is that he carried Ohio with 52 percent of the vote and captured the lion\'s share of independent votes,\" Brown added.'),(6.626373008640484,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,2,'2037 - C05762669.txt','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offerSoon as I saw it I emailed Bob Blake. !? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan, the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. The decision to annul all agreements on the Manes military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this, he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gordy, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 Lt.','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offerSoon as I saw it I emailed Bob Blake. !? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. \"Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan,\" the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. \"The decision to annul all agreements on the Manes military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this,\" he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gordy, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 Lt.'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'2043 - C05762679.txt','fyiSee traffic below ? read down to first email Libya is hosting the AU summit at the end of June and the theme for the summit is agriculture. Gaddafi is most likely trying to build up international support for the summit. Jeff has been in contact w/ AU and NEPAD reps and encouraged them to write a letter. Interesting. Why? ? Gaddafi is sending a letter to President Obama tomorrow about food security and asking U.S. to increase its support ? The head of NEPAD and AU are sending a letter to S Clinton tomorrow also about food security Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Cell: Blackberry: Email: StremlauMH@state.gov','fyiSee traffic below ? read down to first email Libya is hosting the AU summit at the end of June and the theme for the summit is agriculture. Gaddafi is most likely trying to build up international support for the summit. Jeff has been in contact w/ AU and NEPAD reps and encouraged them to write a letter. Interesting. Why? ? Gaddafi is sending a letter to President Obama tomorrow about food security and asking U.S. to increase its support ? The head of NEPAD and AU are sending a letter to S Clinton tomorrow also about food security Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Cell: Blackberry: Email: StremlauMH@state.gov'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'2062 - C05762707.txt','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and Longer Knives? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the whack-a-mole crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and \"Longer Knives\"? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the \"whack-a-mole\" crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'2105 - C05762768.txt','Congratulations!Dear Nora, Please pass along the following message to Cheryl. Thanks, Jeff Sachs Dear Cheryl, Congratulations on the launch of the $20b G8 initiative. This will stand as a historic success of President Obama and Secretary Clinton. Please do convey my personal congratulations and gratitude to Secretary Clinton if you have a moment to do so. I know what a key role you personally played in bringing this to fruition. I would like to suggest one overarching strategy for success. Please do push hard on the donors (USAID included!) to pool the donor resources into one, at most two, multilateral funding streams. Certainly the World Bank should be the main spigot, and IFAD possibly a second. By pooling the resources, we\'ll cut down BY YEARS on the delays, donor negotiations, further talk, report writing, expert trips, etc., etc., which are now the biggest single threat to success of the initiative. I look forward to a few minutes by phone or in person to offer some tips coming from long years of experience in this sphere. This can be a real historic path-breaker, if it\'s not swallowed in the agencies! Warm regards and kudos! Jeff Sachs 1 AO','Congratulations!Dear Nora, Please pass along the following message to Cheryl. Thanks, Jeff Sachs Dear Cheryl, Congratulations on the launch of the $20b G8 initiative. This will stand as a historic success of President Obama and Secretary Clinton. Please do convey my personal congratulations and gratitude to Secretary Clinton if you have a moment to do so. I know what a key role you personally played in bringing this to fruition. I would like to suggest one overarching strategy for success. Please do push hard on the donors (USAID included!) to pool the donor resources into one, at most two, multilateral funding streams. Certainly the World Bank should be the main spigot, and IFAD possibly a second. By pooling the resources, we\'ll cut down BY YEARS on the delays, donor negotiations, further talk, report writing, expert trips, etc., etc., which are now the biggest single threat to success of the initiative. I look forward to a few minutes by phone or in person to offer some tips coming from long years of experience in this sphere. This can be a real historic path-breaker, if it\'s not swallowed in the agencies! Warm regards and kudos! Jeff Sachs 1 AO'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'2119 - C05762786.txt','OpEd I A Dose of Realism in Honsuras By Edward Schumacher-MatosVery interesting. This will appear in tomorrow\'s Post. Washington Post I A Dose of Realism in Honduras By Edward Schumacher-Matos Sunday, July 12, 2009 Sometimes you have to give political leaders credit. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are on the verge of achieving their own coup in Honduras and advancing American interests with a deftness not seen from Washington in many years. The president\'s reference to Honduras during his trip to Moscow reflects how the small Central American country is but a pawn as the administration pushes the reset button globally and in the hemisphere. Justice may not be totally served in Honduras, but the country is likely to end up better off anyway. America cannot and should not seek to impose any system of government on any other country, Obama said in Russia, nor would we presume to choose which party or individual should run a country. . . . Even as we meet here today, America supports now the restoration of the democratically elected president of Honduras, even though he has strongly opposed American policies. We do so not because we agree with him. We do so because we respect the universal principle that people should choose their own leaders.','OpEd I A Dose of Realism in Honsuras By Edward Schumacher-MatosVery interesting. This will appear in tomorrow\'s Post. Washington Post I A Dose of Realism in Honduras By Edward Schumacher-Matos Sunday, July 12, 2009 Sometimes you have to give political leaders credit. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are on the verge of achieving their own coup in Honduras and advancing American interests with a deftness not seen from Washington in many years. The president\'s reference to Honduras during his trip to Moscow reflects how the small Central American country is but a pawn as the administration pushes the reset button globally and in the hemisphere. Justice may not be totally served in Honduras, but the country is likely to end up better off anyway. \"America cannot and should not seek to impose any system of government on any other country,\" Obama said in Russia, \"nor would we presume to choose which party or individual should run a country. . . . Even as we meet here today, America supports now the restoration of the democratically elected president of Honduras, even though he has strongly opposed American policies. We do so not because we agree with him. We do so because we respect the universal principle that people should choose their own leaders.\"'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'214 - C05739811.txt','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him. Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program. Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this pattern. When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community, she said. I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers, she added.','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said \"some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him.\" Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: \"As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program.\" Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, \"The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this\" pattern. \"When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community,\" she said. \"I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers,\" she added.'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'2174 - C05762865.txt','Overarching messageAs the conversation with these two ministers unfold, you might make the point that we have come a LONG way on Cuba so far -- and it would be really unfortunate to jam or embarrass President Obama after all the steps he\'s taken, especially since what we are seeking is an entirely reasonable result. Agreeing to lift the 1962 sanction is a BIG step.','Overarching messageAs the conversation with these two ministers unfold, you might make the point that we have come a LONG way on Cuba so far -- and it would be really unfortunate to jam or embarrass President Obama after all the steps he\'s taken, especially since what we are seeking is an entirely reasonable result. Agreeing to lift the 1962 sanction is a BIG step.'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'2178 - C05762869.txt','Overarching messageAs the conversation with these two ministers unfold, you might make the point that we have come a LONG way on Cuba so far -- and it would be really unfortunate to jam or embarrass President Obama after all the steps he\'s taken, especially since what we are seeking is an entirely reasonable result. Agreeing to lift the 1962 sanction is a BIG step. Sent from my BlackBerry smartphone with SprintSpeed','Overarching messageAs the conversation with these two ministers unfold, you might make the point that we have come a LONG way on Cuba so far -- and it would be really unfortunate to jam or embarrass President Obama after all the steps he\'s taken, especially since what we are seeking is an entirely reasonable result. Agreeing to lift the 1962 sanction is a BIG step. Sent from my BlackBerry smartphone with SprintSpeed'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'228 - C05739826.txt','Fw Isakson/Corker Letter isakson/Corker Letter Isakson/Corker LetterAttachments: 9-26-12 McKeon et al to POTUS.PDF Hi Philippe, Attached is the McKeon letter. Thanks, Josh Yes, attached are 1) the Corker-Isakson letter the 2) McCain-Graham-Ayotte letter. We don\'t yet have the 10 Republican House Members letters, but are tracking it down now H Friends - Do we have the full fetter reference in this article? GOP Lawmakers Demand Details Of Deadly Attack On U.S. Consulate In Libya By Ernesto LondoPlo The Washington Post Thursday, September 27, 2012 Republican lawmakers demanded Wednesday that the Obama administration disclose details about the Sept. 11 attack on U.S. compounds in eastern Libya that killed an ambassador and three other government employees.','Fw Isakson/Corker Letter isakson/Corker Letter Isakson/Corker LetterAttachments: 9-26-12 McKeon et al to POTUS.PDF Hi Philippe, Attached is the McKeon letter. Thanks, Josh Yes, attached are 1) the Corker-Isakson letter; the 2) McCain-Graham-Ayotte letter. We don\'t yet have the 10 Republican House Members letters, but are tracking it down now H Friends - Do we have the full fetter reference in this article? GOP Lawmakers Demand Details Of Deadly Attack On U.S. Consulate In Libya By Ernesto LondoPlo The Washington Post Thursday, September 27, 2012 Republican lawmakers demanded Wednesday that the Obama administration disclose details about the Sept. 11 attack on U.S. compounds in eastern Libya that killed an ambassador and three other government employees.'),(6.626373008640484,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,2,'2295 - C05763097.txt','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s smart power, according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy realists and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish realist foreign policy adviser Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian Joseph Nye, a major proponent of soft power, the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism Brent Scowcroft the realist national security adviser under George H.W. Bush Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s \"smart power,\" according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy \"realists\" and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state; George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state; Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish \"realist\" foreign policy adviser; Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian; Joseph Nye, a major proponent of \"soft power,\" the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion; Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism; Brent Scowcroft; the \"realist\" national security adviser under George H.W. Bush; Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state; John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress; and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'2342 - C05763204.txt','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests. The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were afraid to sleep in their own homes. After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: \"Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests.\" The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were \"afraid to sleep in their own homes.\" After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'2349 - C05763225.txt','Posner response to Washington Post editorialThat\'s fine. Will it be printed in next day or so? Philippe and Jake asked me to send along this response to the Washington Post editorial: By Michael Posner The Post\'s Dec. 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses the critical point: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his-famous Four Freedoms speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. As Secretary Clinton made clear, policies that address development alone are not adequate: Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies will not solve the whole problem, she said. But experience shows us that where broad-based development occurs, people are more likely to demand a say in securing their futures, and governments are more likely to have the resources to maintain the strong institutions, including reliable police and fair courts, that help ensure the consistent protection of rights. Where people are given the right to speak freely, to participate in their nation\'s political process and have access to basic information about government, sustainable development is more','Posner response to Washington Post editorialThat\'s fine. Will it be printed in next day or so? Philippe and Jake asked me to send along this response to the Washington Post editorial: By Michael Posner The Post\'s Dec. 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses the critical point: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his-famous \"Four Freedoms\" speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. As Secretary Clinton made clear, policies that address development alone are not adequate: \"Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies will not solve the whole problem,\" she said. But experience shows us that where broad-based development occurs, people are more likely to demand a say in securing their futures, and governments are more likely to have the resources to maintain the strong institutions, including reliable police and fair courts, that help ensure the consistent protection of rights. Where people are given the right to speak freely, to participate in their nation\'s political process and have access to basic information about government, sustainable development is more'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'2350 - C05763228.txt','Response in posner\'s nameOk w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his famous Four Freedoms speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this [DELETE: old] wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. AS SECRETARY CLINTON MADE CLEAR, policies that address development alone are not adequate: Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies','Response in posner\'s nameOk w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his famous \"Four Freedoms\" speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this [DELETE: old] wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. AS SECRETARY CLINTON MADE CLEAR, policies that address development alone are not adequate: \"Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'2351 - C05763229.txt','Response in posner\'s nameOk in about ten minutes. Call me on Ok w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality.','Response in posner\'s nameOk in about ten minutes. Call me on Ok w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality.'),(6.626373008640484,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,2,'2352 - C05763231.txt','White House Counsel\'s Job at StakeFYI WSJ White House Counsel\'s Job at Stake By BY EVAN PEREZ WASHINGTON Obama administration officials are holding discussions that could result in White House counsel Gregory Craig leaving his post, following a rocky tenure, people familiar with the matter said. Mr. Craig, the top lawyer at the White House and a close aide to President Barack Obama, has helped lead the administration\'s efforts on several national-security issues that once enjoyed popularity but have since become become political liabilities for Mr. Obama. View Full Image President Barack Obama meets with White House counsel Gregory Craig, right, in the Oval Office in June. These include the closure of the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the release of Bush administration-era national-security documents, and efforts to find legal ways to indefinitely hold some detainees who can\'t be put on trial. The decision to close the Guantanamo facility became a political problem for Mr. Obama when concerns arose that some of the detainees would be released into the U.S. and the public soured on the move. Mr. Craig didn\'t respond to questions about his job as White House counsel for this article. The people familiar with the matter said a final decision hasn\'t been made. In a statement, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina said: We\'ve addressed these rumors before. They are nothing more than typical Washington parlor games. It\'s disappointing that while we are focused on','White House Counsel\'s Job at StakeFYI WSJ White House Counsel\'s Job at Stake By BY EVAN PEREZ WASHINGTON Obama administration officials are holding discussions that could result in White House counsel Gregory Craig leaving his post, following a rocky tenure, people familiar with the matter said. Mr. Craig, the top lawyer at the White House and a close aide to President Barack Obama, has helped lead the administration\'s efforts on several national-security issues that once enjoyed popularity but have since become become political liabilities for Mr. Obama. View Full Image President Barack Obama meets with White House counsel Gregory Craig, right, in the Oval Office in June. These include the closure of the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the release of Bush administration-era national-security documents, and efforts to find legal ways to indefinitely hold some detainees who can\'t be put on trial. The decision to close the Guantanamo facility became a political problem for Mr. Obama when concerns arose that some of the detainees would be released into the U.S. and the public soured on the move. Mr. Craig didn\'t respond to questions about his job as White House counsel for this article. The people familiar with the matter said a final decision hasn\'t been made. In a statement, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina said: \"We\'ve addressed these rumors before. They are nothing more than typical Washington parlor games. It\'s disappointing that while we are focused on'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'2369 - C05763378.txt','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a re-charging program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S. number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board; welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level; the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day; we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a \"re-charging\" program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S.; number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students; today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'2370 - C05763390.txt','WJCClinton briefs top US official on North Korea trip WASHINGTON, August 6, 2009 (AFP) - Ex-president Bill Clinton has given a top US official an initial readout on his North Korea trip and plans to conduct a more formal and in-depth debriefing for the White House, officials said Thursday.Clinton spoke to a member of President Barack Obama\'s national security council on Wednesday night, hours after flying home from negotiating the release of two jailed US journalists, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said.We are going to get a fuller briefing, Gibbs said, adding that Obama was also seeking to sit down with the former president to get a rare view from at the inner workings of Kim Jong-II\'s hermetic political system.The White House has so far declined to detail the nature of Clinton\'s conversations, other than to style the visit as a purely humanitarian mission that included no message from Obama to the leadership in Pyongyang.The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that Clinton discussed a broad range of issues in a three-hour encounter with Kim, and told him Pyongyang could benefit if it released kidnapped South Korean and Japanese nationals.The paper quoted a South Korean official as saying Kim was hoping to secure the kind of direct summit with Obama that he failed to lock in with the former president as his administration drew to a close in 2000 and 2001.A day after Obama told North Korea it must halt provocative acts and its nuclear program, Gibbs argued that the next step in any easing of tensions must come from Pyongyang.If they would like to see a greater international breakthrough, then they just have to come back to live up to the responsibilities that they entered into, he said.We are going to continue to ensure that we take actions to enforce recently passed Security Council resolutions to ensure there is not the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.col/macUS-NKOREA-NUCLEAR-CLINTON-MEDIA-DEBRIEF - 08/06/2009 10:24 - AFP--Service: World News (ANA)','WJCClinton briefs top US official on North Korea trip WASHINGTON, August 6, 2009 (AFP) - Ex-president Bill Clinton has given a top US official an initial readout on his North Korea trip and plans to conduct a more formal and in-depth debriefing for the White House, officials said Thursday.Clinton spoke to a member of President Barack Obama\'s national security council on Wednesday night, hours after flying home from negotiating the release of two jailed US journalists, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said.\"We are going to get a fuller briefing,\" Gibbs said, adding that Obama was also seeking to sit down with the former president to get a rare view from at the inner workings of Kim Jong-II\'s hermetic political system.The White House has so far declined to detail the nature of Clinton\'s conversations, other than to style the visit as a purely humanitarian mission that included no message from Obama to the leadership in Pyongyang.The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that Clinton discussed a broad range of issues in a three-hour encounter with Kim, and told him Pyongyang could benefit if it released kidnapped South Korean and Japanese nationals.The paper quoted a South Korean official as saying Kim was hoping to secure the kind of direct summit with Obama that he failed to lock in with the former president as his administration drew to a close in 2000 and 2001.A day after Obama told North Korea it must halt provocative acts and its nuclear program, Gibbs argued that the next step in any easing of tensions must come from Pyongyang.\"If they would like to see a greater international breakthrough, then they just have to come back to live up to the responsibilities that they entered into,\" he said.\"We are going to continue to ensure that we take actions to enforce recently passed Security Council resolutions to ensure there is not the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.\"col/macUS-NKOREA-NUCLEAR-CLINTON-MEDIA-DEBRIEF - 08/06/2009 10:24 - AFP--Service: World News (ANA)'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'240 - C05739841.txt','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was soft on communism, and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public, they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY; Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was \"soft on communism,\" and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. \"Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public,\" they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'2417 - C05763593.txt','damn this is good...Agree - philippe?! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... but Africa got one anyway. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. Coupled with Barack Obama\'s visit last month, the two trips to Africa were the earliest into an administration by any secretary of state or president, underlining Washington\'s pledges to pay more attention to the continent. I C','damn this is good...Agree - philippe?! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... \"but Africa got one anyway.\" http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. Coupled with Barack Obama\'s visit last month, the two trips to Africa were the earliest into an administration by any secretary of state or president, underlining Washington\'s pledges to pay more attention to the continent. I C'),(9.939559512960725,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,3,'2466 - C05763800.txt','from today\'s Financial Times....Financial Times FT.com FT .com FINANCIAL \'11114ES COMMENT Clinton can deliver a tough message to India By Strobe Talbott Published: July 16 2009 20:06 When Hillary Clinton arrives in India on Friday, the US secretary of state will no doubt strike the upbeat tone that befits relations between the world\'s two largest democracies. But she is expected also to engage her hosts candidly on two issues that have been contentious in the past and may be in future: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. In both areas, President Barack Obama\'s positions are radically different from his predecessor\'s. Unlike George W. Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265','from today\'s Financial Times....Financial Times FT.com FT .com FINANCIAL \'11114ES COMMENT Clinton can deliver a tough message to India By Strobe Talbott Published: July 16 2009 20:06 When Hillary Clinton arrives in India on Friday, the US secretary of state will no doubt strike the upbeat tone that befits relations between the world\'s two largest democracies. But she is expected also to engage her hosts candidly on two issues that have been contentious in the past and may be in future: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. In both areas, President Barack Obama\'s positions are radically different from his predecessor\'s. Unlike George W. Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'2474 - C05763811.txt','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years, Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side. U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. \"I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years,\" Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. \"This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side.\" U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing; U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, \"we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements,\" Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'2475 - C05763812.txt','Good news from japan newtFyi Spending several days in meetings in Japan Secretary Clinton\'s visit here made a big impact President Obama\'s invitation to Prime Minister Aso as the first white house guest also made a bg impact I built up the imortance of the new ambassador The election aigist 30 will be historic and the Japan Democratic Party will almost cetainly win It will be the first clear change of government since 1955 JDP leaders have begun stressing cooperation and continuity in foreign policy and the US relationship (US alliance has 75% plus support) A pattern of alwayvisiting Japan on the way to and from China for the President and sects of state andefense would yield big emotional dividends in strengthening the alliance Newt','Good news from japan newtFyi Spending several days in meetings in Japan Secretary Clinton\'s visit here made a big impact President Obama\'s invitation to Prime Minister Aso as the first white house guest also made a bg impact I built up the imortance of the new ambassador The election aigist 30 will be historic and the Japan Democratic Party will almost cetainly win It will be the first clear change of government since 1955 JDP leaders have begun stressing cooperation and continuity in foreign policy and the US relationship (US alliance has 75% plus support) A pattern of alwayvisiting Japan on the way to and from China for the President and sects of state andefense would yield big emotional dividends in strengthening the alliance Newt'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'2526 - C05763950.txt','CODEL MackFyi Fyi on Amb. Llorens readout from CODEL Mack. Courtney Colleagues, Ambassador Llorens provided a readout of CODEL Mack\'s trip to Honduras. During the weekend trip, U.S. Representatives Mack and Bilbray met with several Honduran officials, including Micheletti, the Supreme Court president, and six presidential candidates. It is Ambassador Llorens\' opinion the CODEL was not helpful to the Obama Administration\'s goals in Honduras. The CODEL already has departed and is en route back to the United States. Thank you, Philip Roskamp Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512 311','CODEL MackFyi Fyi on Amb. Llorens readout from CODEL Mack. Courtney Colleagues, Ambassador Llorens provided a readout of CODEL Mack\'s trip to Honduras. During the weekend trip, U.S. Representatives Mack and Bilbray met with several Honduran officials, including Micheletti, the Supreme Court president, and six presidential candidates. It is Ambassador Llorens\' opinion the CODEL was not helpful to the Obama Administration\'s goals in Honduras. The CODEL already has departed and is en route back to the United States. Thank you, Philip Roskamp Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512 311'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'2597 - C05764095.txt','Revised Op-EdAttachments: Missile Defense op-ed -- with DS edits.docx See below - are you fine with this revised draft? Rlask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Approach for Missile Defense By Hillary Onion Iran\'s development of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the Jnited States, but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will eventually enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. We deeply appreciate the willingness of the Czech and Polish Governments to host the original missile defense architecture on their soil, and the decision to deploy other systems to better meet this growing threat came as a result ofa long and careful review of our policies, capabilities, and requirements. This decision does not alter the unshakeable commitment of the United States to the security of these vital NATO allies. Rather, it reflects our determination to jointly meet the threats that endanger us all. The old focus on long-range missile defense systems left significant gaps in our ability to defend against shorter-range threats, exposing our allies and our forces stationed in Europe. Many experts have also expressed concerns about the testing record and effectiveness of the long-range interceptors that were to be deployed in Poland. Our ile\\p:/ approacri is different in a number of ways. First, we will use well-tested missile defense systems, such as the Standard Missile-3, against the current threats. And unlike the old fixed, silo-based interceptors, they will be mobile and able to shift as threats evolve. 50','Revised Op-EdAttachments: Missile Defense op-ed -- with DS edits.docx See below - are you fine with this revised draft? Rlask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Approach for Missile Defense By Hillary Onion Iran\'s development of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the Jnited States, but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will eventually enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. We deeply appreciate the willingness of the Czech and Polish Governments to host the original missile defense architecture on their soil, and the decision to deploy other systems to better meet this growing threat came as a result ofa long and careful review of our policies, capabilities, and requirements. This decision does not alter the unshakeable commitment of the United States to the security of these vital NATO allies. Rather, it reflects our determination to jointly meet the threats that endanger us all. The old focus on long-range missile defense systems left significant gaps in our ability to defend against shorter-range threats, exposing our allies and our forces stationed in Europe. Many experts have also expressed concerns about the testing record and effectiveness of the long-range interceptors that were to be deployed in Poland. Our ile\\p:/ approacri is different in a number of ways. First, we will use well-tested missile defense systems, such as the Standard Missile-3, against the current threats. And unlike the old fixed, silo-based interceptors, they will be mobile and able to shift as threats evolve. 50'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'2601 - C05764100.txt','Revised Op-EdNo - it was collaborative effort -- he put in the edits but he didn\'t draft it. Ok. Did Cr !.ai rati.aft? PJ ask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Apprca,cn for Missile Defense By Hillary Ciinton Iran\'s development of :lion- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the .Jriited but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will everanallv enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. 57','Revised Op-EdNo - it was collaborative effort -- he put in the edits but he didn\'t draft it. Ok. Did Cr !.ai rati.aft? PJ ask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Apprca,cn for ;Missile Defense By Hillary Ciinton Iran\'s development of :lion- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the .Jriited but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will everanallv enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. 57'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'2604 - C05764107.txt','Washington Post editorial: An Open Hand That Weakens ChavezFYI I think S will like this piece about our policy in the region. We backgrounded extensively for it, but Schumacher-Matos leans this way in any case. Best, ck Editorial An Open Hand That Weakens Chavez Edward Schumacher-Matos 21 August 2009 The Washington Post A25 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is a liar and a troublemaker. Congressmen and columnists can say this, but President Obama is correct not to do so, even though his critics want a tougher U.S. policy against the Venezuelan. A testament to the success of diplomatic finesse is that Chavez and his pan-regional socialist dreams have been losing ground in Latin America since the inauguration of Obama and his appointment of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. In the past week alone, two Chavez allies have broken ranks. Ecuador and Venezuela were teamed against neighboring Colombia over a guerrilla war there. But Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa has just accepted an olive branch offered by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.','Washington Post editorial: An Open Hand That Weakens ChavezFYI I think S will like this piece about our policy in the region. We backgrounded extensively for it, but Schumacher-Matos leans this way in any case. Best, ck Editorial An Open Hand That Weakens Chavez Edward Schumacher-Matos 21 August 2009 The Washington Post A25 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is a liar and a troublemaker. Congressmen and columnists can say this, but President Obama is correct not to do so, even though his critics want a tougher U.S. policy against the Venezuelan. A testament to the success of diplomatic finesse is that Chavez and his pan-regional socialist dreams have been losing ground in Latin America since the inauguration of Obama and his appointment of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. In the past week alone, two Chavez allies have broken ranks. Ecuador and Venezuela were teamed against neighboring Colombia over a guerrilla war there. But Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa has just accepted an olive branch offered by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'261 - C05739867.txt','Thank YouTHE SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON Dear Colleagues ? I wanted to reach out to you directly after this challenging week, and express my gratitude for everything you do to advance our nation\'s interests and values. That is how we keep faith with those we serve and honor those we\'ve lost. Even after four years, I continue to be amazed by your dedication, energy, and talent. It is a privilege to be part of your team. I also want to thank everyone who is working so hard to provide all our people and posts with the best possible leadership, security and support. As Deputy Secretaries Burns and Nides told Congress on Thursday, our colleagues in Diplomatic Security, Near Eastern Affairs, and in every bureau across the Department, at home and abroad, get it right countless times a day, for years on end, in some of the toughest circumstances imaginable. We need to learn from the tragedy in Benghazi, and make every possible improvement -- and we will. We also need to recognize the extraordinary service of our security professionals. They are courageous patriots and consummate professionals. And like you, I trust them with my life. I want to thank Ambassador Pickering, Admiral Mullen, and all the members of the Accountability Review Board. Their report takes a clear-eyed look at serious and systemic problems that we are already working to fix. I have accepted every one of the Board\'s recommendations. I asked the Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources to spearhead the effort to implement them, and to take those additional steps above and beyond those recommendations that make sense and make us stronger. To do this well, we need your help. All of us have to work together to take these reforms to heart and build on and improve the way we do business. I am determined to leave the State Department and USAID stronger, safer, and more secure than I found them. I owe that to each of you. And I am delighted that President Obama has chosen Senator John Kerry to continue that work. Earlier today, I spoke with John and congratulated him on his nomination to be the next Secretary of State. I have been privileged to know him for many years, and to call him a friend, colleague, and partner. He is the son of a career Foreign Service Officer, a decorated war hero, and an accomplished statesman. I know that he shares our deep commitment to diplomacy and development. You deserve the highest caliber leadership, and that is exactly what you\'ll get with Senator Kerry.','Thank YouTHE SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON Dear Colleagues ? I wanted to reach out to you directly after this challenging week, and express my gratitude for everything you do to advance our nation\'s interests and values. That is how we keep faith with those we serve and honor those we\'ve lost. Even after four years, I continue to be amazed by your dedication, energy, and talent. It is a privilege to be part of your team. I also want to thank everyone who is working so hard to provide all our people and posts with the best possible leadership, security and support. As Deputy Secretaries Burns and Nides told Congress on Thursday, our colleagues in Diplomatic Security, Near Eastern Affairs, and in every bureau across the Department, at home and abroad, get it right countless times a day, for years on end, in some of the toughest circumstances imaginable. We need to learn from the tragedy in Benghazi, and make every possible improvement -- and we will. We also need to recognize the extraordinary service of our security professionals. They are courageous patriots and consummate professionals. And like you, I trust them with my life. I want to thank Ambassador Pickering, Admiral Mullen, and all the members of the Accountability Review Board. Their report takes a clear-eyed look at serious and systemic problems that we are already working to fix. I have accepted every one of the Board\'s recommendations. I asked the Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources to spearhead the effort to implement them, and to take those additional steps above and beyond those recommendations that make sense and make us stronger. To do this well, we need your help. All of us have to work together to take these reforms to heart and build on and improve the way we do business. I am determined to leave the State Department and USAID stronger, safer, and more secure than I found them. I owe that to each of you. And I am delighted that President Obama has chosen Senator John Kerry to continue that work. Earlier today, I spoke with John and congratulated him on his nomination to be the next Secretary of State. I have been privileged to know him for many years, and to call him a friend, colleague, and partner. He is the son of a career Foreign Service Officer, a decorated war hero, and an accomplished statesman. I know that he shares our deep commitment to diplomacy and development. You deserve the highest caliber leadership, and that is exactly what you\'ll get with Senator Kerry.'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'2736 - C05764360.txt','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree. A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word coup by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a coup d\'etat as a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group. So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for \"the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree.\" A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word \"coup\" by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a \"coup d\'etat\" as \"a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics; especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group.\" So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'2764 - C05764432.txt','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her defense of Hillary in her essay Obama\'s Other Wife was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the team of rivals cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her \"defense\" of Hillary in her essay \"Obama\'s Other Wife\" was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the \"team of rivals\" cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'2765 - C05764433.txt','(Reuters) OBAMA SAYS SPOKE TO KARZAI, CONGRATULATED HIM ON DECISION TO HOLD RUN-OFFIgor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(Reuters) OBAMA SAYS SPOKE TO KARZAI, CONGRATULATED HIM ON DECISION TO HOLD RUN-OFFIgor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'2863 - C05764608.txt','(AP) Top Russian official: no missiles near PolandTop Russian official: no missiles near Poland MOSCOW (AP)-A Russian deputy defense minister has confirmed that the military has scrapped a plan to deploy missiles near Poland. Vladimir Popovkin says that U.S. President Barack Obama\'s decision to dump the Bush-era plan to deploy missile defense sites in Eastern Europe has made the deployment of Iskander short-range missiles in Russia\'s Kaliningrad region unnecessary. Popovkin\'s statement on Ekho Moskvy radio Saturday confirmed previous similar statements by other Russian officials. Tim Davis Watch Officer Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Top Russian official: no missiles near PolandTop Russian official: no missiles near Poland MOSCOW (AP)-A Russian deputy defense minister has confirmed that the military has scrapped a plan to deploy missiles near Poland. Vladimir Popovkin says that U.S. President Barack Obama\'s decision to dump the Bush-era plan to deploy missile defense sites in Eastern Europe has made the deployment of Iskander short-range missiles in Russia\'s Kaliningrad region unnecessary. Popovkin\'s statement on Ekho Moskvy radio Saturday confirmed previous similar statements by other Russian officials. Tim Davis Watch Officer Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'2887 - C05764643.txt','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'2948 - C05764749.txt','Qadahfi and New JerseyFYI Media now calling to confirm details put out in this statement. Ian Libyan Reps tell Rothman Quaddafi not coming to Englewood FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 28, 2009 4:04 pm EST Contact: Bob Decheine (202) 550-7869 Washington, D.C. based representatives of the Libyan government have informed Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) that Col. Moammar Quaddafi, will not be staying in Englewood, New Jersey if he comes to the United States for the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly next month. This information has not yet been confirmed by the White House or the State Department. I am very pleased that Moammar Quaddafi will apparently not be coming to Englewood. His appearance would have presented unnecessary safety and security issues for the residents of Englewood and the Libyan diplomats, said Rothman. I want to thank President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the literally dozens of their appointees I have had the pleasure to work so closely with over the past seven days in achieving this result. I also want to thank the Libyan government for their hard work and consideration in resolving this matter in such a positive fashion. Thanks, Pat. Adding Erica. 2R7 Colleagues On the assumption that the Department is ready to take the position that we will not permit him to use the NJ property, recommend the following after consultations with the lawyers and experts who handle our hostship responsibilities The Department of State has consulted with the Government of Libya regarding the impending visit of Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi to attend the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. In keeping with prior arrangements, the Englewood, New Jersey property is not available for any use in connection with the upcoming visit I don\'t think that we want/need to get into particulars about boroughs within NYC Regards Pat p.s. am not sure he is President, I think [but am not sure] that is isn\'t just called Colonel Pi Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT 289','Qadahfi and New JerseyFYI Media now calling to confirm details put out in this statement. Ian Libyan Reps tell Rothman Quaddafi not coming to Englewood FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 28, 2009 4:04 pm EST Contact: Bob Decheine (202) 550-7869 Washington, D.C. based representatives of the Libyan government have informed Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) that Col. Moammar Quaddafi, will not be staying in Englewood, New Jersey if he comes to the United States for the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly next month. This information has not yet been confirmed by the White House or the State Department. \"I am very pleased that Moammar Quaddafi will apparently not be coming to Englewood. His appearance would have presented unnecessary safety and security issues for the residents of Englewood and the Libyan diplomats,\" said Rothman. I want to thank President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the literally dozens of their appointees I have had the pleasure to work so closely with over the past seven days in achieving this result. I also want to thank the Libyan government for their hard work and consideration in resolving this matter in such a positive fashion.\" Thanks, Pat. Adding Erica. 2R7 Colleagues On the assumption that the Department is ready to take the position that we will not permit him to use the NJ property, recommend the following after consultations with the lawyers and experts who handle our \"hostship\" responsibilities The Department of State has consulted with the Government of Libya regarding the impending visit of Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi to attend the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. In keeping with prior arrangements, the Englewood, New Jersey property is not available for any use in connection with the upcoming visit I don\'t think that we want/need to get into particulars about boroughs within NYC Regards Pat p.s. am not sure he is \"President\", I think [but am not sure] that is isn\'t just called \"Colonel\" Pi Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT 289'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'3024 - C05764892.txt','Guardian front page tomorrow also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen. But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable. Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time. He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution. In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. My sight is not at all deteriorating, he told NBC.','Guardian front page tomorrow; also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: \"I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen.\" But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: \"In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable.\" Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting \"the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time\". He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. \"I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution.\" In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. \"My sight is not at all deteriorating,\" he told NBC.'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'3025 - C05764894.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars. Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of Dead Aid, the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\" Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of \"Dead Aid\", the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'3026 - C05764896.txt','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left the special relationship at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone, the source said. There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off. The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would spend all day Friday together. However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left \"the special relationship\" at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. \"It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone,\" the source said. \"There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off.\" The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would \"spend all day Friday together.\" However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'3029 - C05764903.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidOk. PIs print for me and review for CGI speech. Fyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World <http://www.philanthrocapitalism.net/> . The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week <http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.orgiournneetings/meeting_annual.asp?Section=OurMeetings&PageTitle=CGI%20An nual%20Meeting> may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dynkontent/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111602039.html> , fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars.','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidOk. PIs print for me and review for CGI speech. Fyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World <http://www.philanthrocapitalism.net/> . The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week <http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.orgiournneetings/meeting_annual.asp?Section=OurMeetings&PageTitle=CGI%20An nual%20Meeting> may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dynkontent/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111602039.html> , fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\"'),(6.626373008640484,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,2,'3100 - C05765014.txt','Mini Schedule Thursday 9/10/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 10:20 am Secretary\'s Office 10:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:30 am ARRIVE White House 10:45 am CABINET MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 12:00 pm Cabinet Room *Camera Spray at top. 12:10 pm OFFICIAL CABINET PHOTO 12:20 pm East Room or Outside 12:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm PHOTOS 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office Area 1:15 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 1:20 pm ARRIVE White House 1:25 pm PRESIDENT OBAMA\'S BILATERAL w/UAE CROWN PRINCE 2:45 pm MUHAMMED bin ZAYED AL NAHYAN Oval Office *Camera spray to follow. 2:50 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/POTUS AND VP BIDEN 3:20 pm Oval Office 3:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 3:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/INDLAN HOME MINISTER CHIDAMBARAM 3:50 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 4:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR CAPRICIA MARSHALL, 4:45 pm CHIEF OF PROTOCOL Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 1c.c.','Mini Schedule Thursday 9/10/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 10:20 am Secretary\'s Office 10:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:30 am ARRIVE White House 10:45 am CABINET MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 12:00 pm Cabinet Room *Camera Spray at top. 12:10 pm OFFICIAL CABINET PHOTO 12:20 pm East Room or Outside 12:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm PHOTOS 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office Area 1:15 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 1:20 pm ARRIVE White House 1:25 pm PRESIDENT OBAMA\'S BILATERAL w/UAE CROWN PRINCE 2:45 pm MUHAMMED bin ZAYED AL NAHYAN Oval Office *Camera spray to follow. 2:50 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/POTUS AND VP BIDEN 3:20 pm Oval Office 3:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 3:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/INDLAN HOME MINISTER CHIDAMBARAM 3:50 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 4:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR CAPRICIA MARSHALL, 4:45 pm CHIEF OF PROTOCOL Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 1c.c.'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'3154 - C05765145.txt','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately, the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. I think we should ... get on it and get with it. It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an unprecedented offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli restraint in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, unprecedented, even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan falls far short of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it unprecedented, which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah you stand there guardedly optimistic in public in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. \"We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately,\" the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. \"I think we should ... get on it and get with it.\" It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an \"unprecedented\" offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli \"restraint\" in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, \"unprecedented,\" even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan \"falls far short\" of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it \"unprecedented,\" which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East; clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah; you stand there \"guardedly optimistic\" in public; in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'3155 - C05765149.txt','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset, says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'. The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset,\" says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. \"When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'.\" The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'3159 - C05765156.txt','Ed Luce article> Nice! > Finally a decent article > Go Yanks > Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China > By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing > Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 > Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed > to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, > clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack > Obama\'s state visit to China next week.','Ed Luce article> Nice! > Finally a decent article > Go Yanks > Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China > By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing > Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 > Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed > to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, > clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack > Obama\'s state visit to China next week.'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'3219 - C05765650.txt','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred smart power foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as ridiculous, a nightmare, and frustrating beyond words. $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred \"smart power\" foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as \"ridiculous,\" \"a nightmare,\" and \"frustrating beyond words.\" $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'3226 - C05765662.txt','Congrats on USAIDCheryl, Congratulations on a fabulous nomination. We look forward to working with Raj and continuing to help you and the Secretary. Our USGLC statement is attached and pasted below. Best, Liz Liz Schrayer U.S. Global Leadership Coalition 1220 19th Street, NW Washin on DC 20036 USGLC Applauds Choice of Dr. Rajiv Shah as USAID Administrator In Choosing Dr. Shah, President Signals Important Role Development Plays in Foreign Policy Washington, DC ? The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition released the following statement from Executive Director Liz Schrayer on President Obama\'s announcement of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development: `The USGLC applauds the President\'s nomination of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be USAID Administrator as yet another example of the President\'s commitment to elevating our civilian-led, smart power tools. With a robust International Affairs Budget request for FY 2010, a pledge to double foreign assistance by 2015, a Presidential Study Directive on Global Development and the State Department\'s Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review, the Administration continues to demonstrate the essential role development and diplomacy play in our foreign policy. Rajiv Shah is a fresh and dynamic addition to President Obama\'s foreign policy team. Dr. Shah will bring expertise and energy to a critical agency in need of strong, empowered leadership. His career in global development, global health and agricultural development give him real perspective to lead USAID. He is already an important player in the Administration\'s food security initiative, and his additional background in fighting global poverty and promoting global health make him an ideal candidate for this important post. The USGLC\'s broad, bipartisan coalition welcomes Dr. Shah\'s nomination to be USAID Administrator, and we look forward to working with him to strengthen the role of development The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (www.usglc.orq) is a broad-based influential network of 400 businesses and NGOs national security and foreign policy experts and business, faith-based, academic and community leaders in all 50 states','Congrats on USAIDCheryl, Congratulations on a fabulous nomination. We look forward to working with Raj and continuing to help you and the Secretary. Our USGLC statement is attached and pasted below. Best, Liz Liz Schrayer U.S. Global Leadership Coalition 1220 19th Street, NW Washin on DC 20036 USGLC Applauds Choice of Dr. Rajiv Shah as USAID Administrator In Choosing Dr. Shah, President Signals Important Role Development Plays in Foreign Policy Washington, DC ? The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition released the following statement from Executive Director Liz Schrayer on President Obama\'s announcement of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development: `The USGLC applauds the President\'s nomination of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be USAID Administrator as yet another example of the President\'s commitment to elevating our civilian-led, smart power tools. With a robust International Affairs Budget request for FY 2010, a pledge to double foreign assistance by 2015, a Presidential Study Directive on Global Development and the State Department\'s Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review, the Administration continues to demonstrate the essential role development and diplomacy play in our foreign policy. \"Rajiv Shah is a fresh and dynamic addition to President Obama\'s foreign policy team. Dr. Shah will bring expertise and energy to a critical agency in need of strong, empowered leadership. His career in global development, global health and agricultural development give him real perspective to lead USAID. He is already an important player in the Administration\'s food security initiative, and his additional background in fighting global poverty and promoting global health make him an ideal candidate for this important post. \"The USGLC\'s broad, bipartisan coalition welcomes Dr. Shah\'s nomination to be USAID Administrator, and we look forward to working with him to strengthen the role of development\" The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (www.usglc.orq) is a broad-based influential network of 400 businesses and NGOs; national security and foreign policy experts; and business, faith-based, academic and community leaders in all 50 states'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'3255 - C05765718.txt','H: Also, two Quinnipiac polls, CT and OH, not good. SNovember 12, 2009 - Dems Fade In Ohio Senate Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds Obama Gets Negative Score In Key Swing State Word format For the first time, Republican Rob Portman is inching ahead of the two Democrats in the 2010 race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. Also for the first time, Ohio voters disapprove 50 - 45 percent of the job President Barack Obama is doing, down from his 53 - 42 percent approval September 16 and 49 - 44 percent approval July 7. In still another first, voters are split 40 - 40 percent on who is doing a better job handling health care, the President or Congressional Republicans, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh- pe-ack) University survey finds. In a September 16 survey on the same question, Obama was on top 49 - 28 percent. Ohio voters disapprove 53 - 42 percent of the way the President is handling the economy and disapprove 57 - 36 percent of the way he is handling health care. In September, they approved of his handling of the economy 48 - 46 percent and split on his handling of health care 44 - 45 percent. The Democratic wave that swept through Ohio in 2006 and 2008 may be cresting. The Democratic lead in the Governor\'s and Senate races has evaporated and for the first time President Barack Obama is under water in the most important swing state in the country, said Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. Ohio voters are not happy with the President\'s handling of health care and the economy. The fact that they now are split whether he or the Republicans in Congress are better able to handle health care should be a very worrisome number at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. since the GOP is still pretty much a four-letter word in most of America. Independent voters, often the group that decides Ohio elections, disapprove 49 - 45 percent of the overall job Obama is doing and disapprove 54 - 39 percent of his handling of the economy. They disapprove 62 - 34 percent, almost 2-1, of his handling of health care. In July, when the President\'s job approval began falling nationally from the high 50s and low 60s into the low 50s, Ohio was the first place it showed up in the polls, said Brown. Portman, a former Congressman running for the U.S. Senate in 2010, has small leads over two Democrats, topping Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner 38 - 34 percent and Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher 39 - 36 percent. In the battle for the Democratic Senate nomination, Fisher gets 24 percent to Brunner\'s 22 percent, with 51 percent undecided. Portman leads car dealer Tom Ganley 26 - 7 percent in a GOP primary with 64 percent undecided.','H: Also, two Quinnipiac polls, CT and OH, not good. SNovember 12, 2009 - Dems Fade In Ohio Senate Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Obama Gets Negative Score In Key Swing State Word format For the first time, Republican Rob Portman is inching ahead of the two Democrats in the 2010 race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. Also for the first time, Ohio voters disapprove 50 - 45 percent of the job President Barack Obama is doing, down from his 53 - 42 percent approval September 16 and 49 - 44 percent approval July 7. In still another first, voters are split 40 - 40 percent on who is doing a better job handling health care, the President or Congressional Republicans, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh- pe-ack) University survey finds. In a September 16 survey on the same question, Obama was on top 49 - 28 percent. Ohio voters disapprove 53 - 42 percent of the way the President is handling the economy and disapprove 57 - 36 percent of the way he is handling health care. In September, they approved of his handling of the economy 48 - 46 percent and split on his handling of health care 44 - 45 percent. \"The Democratic wave that swept through Ohio in 2006 and 2008 may be cresting. The Democratic lead in the Governor\'s and Senate races has evaporated and for the first time President Barack Obama is under water in the most important swing state in the country,\" said Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. \"Ohio voters are not happy with the President\'s handling of health care and the economy. The fact that they now are split whether he or the Republicans in Congress are better able to handle health care should be a very worrisome number at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. since the GOP is still pretty much a four-letter word in most of America.\" Independent voters, often the group that decides Ohio elections, disapprove 49 - 45 percent of the overall job Obama is doing and disapprove 54 - 39 percent of his handling of the economy. They disapprove 62 - 34 percent, almost 2-1, of his handling of health care. \"In July, when the President\'s job approval began falling nationally from the high 50s and low 60s into the low 50s, Ohio was the first place it showed up in the polls,\" said Brown. Portman, a former Congressman running for the U.S. Senate in 2010, has small leads over two Democrats, topping Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner 38 - 34 percent and Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher 39 - 36 percent. In the battle for the Democratic Senate nomination, Fisher gets 24 percent to Brunner\'s 22 percent, with 51 percent undecided. Portman leads car dealer Tom Ganley 26 - 7 percent in a GOP primary with 64 percent undecided.'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'3273 - C05765761.txt','FYI: Les Gelb: Amateur Hour at the White Househttp://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to throw its weight around. What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make demands on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect deliverables on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.','FYI: Les Gelb: \"Amateur Hour at the White House\"http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to \"throw its weight around.\" What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make \"demands\" on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect \"deliverables\" on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'3274 - C05765762.txt','Last thoughtsI want to thank all three of you for the tremendous support you have given me and WHA since the beginning of the Obama Administration. I am especially grateful to the Secretary for the confidence she has shown in me, and her willingness to make me part of her team. I consider this an enormous honor and I hope that I have met her expectations. I look forward to continuing to be part of her team from Brazil. I am preparing a Last Thoughts paper for the Secretary, which will look back over the past ten months, identify accomplishments, and point toward what I think needs to come next. I will share this paper with Arturo. Regarding Honduras, Craig did heroic work there this week, and we are moving toward a potentially big step by Micheletti that would open space for many of our allies to support the elections. As we move forward, it is important to note that the solution to the crisis is becoming more and more Honduran with each step in the process. This is a good thing, because it increases the chances that the resolution will be peaceful, enduring, and a platform for the political reforms that must come next. It is worth highlighting that the Secretary, through her outreach to both sides and her clear commitment to the future of Honduran democracy, has positioned us as an honest broker in this dispute. The only honest broker. Everyone one else in this drama -- from Insulza to the Brazilians to the Albinos -- has other agendas and motives in play. In this regard, we are the only hope of the Honduran people. The internal dialogue taking place, within the de facto regime, among its supporters, and between the Micheletti and Zelaya camps, is the product of our engagement. No one else could have done this. I urge that you keep this in mind as we move forward and as we consider how we will support the November 29 elections. Finally, I leave behind a great Bureau. I believe it is the best in the State Department. Craig and the other DASes are superb, and I believe we have an extraordinary cadre of Ambassadors. This is a huge resource for the Secretary and the President. Use it. Again, my deepest thanks to you and the Secretary.','Last thoughtsI want to thank all three of you for the tremendous support you have given me and WHA since the beginning of the Obama Administration. I am especially grateful to the Secretary for the confidence she has shown in me, and her willingness to make me part of her team. I consider this an enormous honor and I hope that I have met her expectations. I look forward to continuing to be part of her team from Brazil. I am preparing a \"Last Thoughts\" paper for the Secretary, which will look back over the past ten months, identify accomplishments, and point toward what I think needs to come next. I will share this paper with Arturo. Regarding Honduras, Craig did heroic work there this week, and we are moving toward a potentially big step by Micheletti that would open space for many of our allies to support the elections. As we move forward, it is important to note that the solution to the crisis is becoming more and more Honduran with each step in the process. This is a good thing, because it increases the chances that the resolution will be peaceful, enduring, and a platform for the political reforms that must come next. It is worth highlighting that the Secretary, through her outreach to both sides and her clear commitment to the future of Honduran democracy, has positioned us as an honest broker in this dispute. The only honest broker. Everyone one else in this drama -- from Insulza to the Brazilians to the Albinos -- has other agendas and motives in play. In this regard, we are the only hope of the Honduran people. The internal dialogue taking place, within the de facto regime, among its supporters, and between the Micheletti and Zelaya camps, is the product of our engagement. No one else could have done this. I urge that you keep this in mind as we move forward and as we consider how we will support the November 29 elections. Finally, I leave behind a great Bureau. I believe it is the best in the State Department. Craig and the other DASes are superb, and I believe we have an extraordinary cadre of Ambassadors. This is a huge resource for the Secretary and the President. Use it. Again, my deepest thanks to you and the Secretary.'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'3294 - C05765795.txt','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main banker for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main \"banker\" for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'3302 - C05765810.txt','Washington Post Article on PakistanHuma ? The Secretary asked to see a copy of this article from yesterday\'s Washington Post. Would you pass it to her? Thanks. U.S. offers new role for Pakistan A BROADER PARTNERSHIP Importance of country to Afghan effort recognized By Karen DeYoung Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, November 30, 2009 President Obama has offered Pakistan an expanded strategic partnership, including additional military and economic cooperation, while warning with unusual bluntness that its use of insurgent groups to pursue policy goals cannot continue. The offer, including an effort to help reduce tensions between Pakistan and India, was contained in a two-page letter delivered to President Asif Ali Zardari this month by Obama national security adviser James L. Jones. It was accompanied by assurances from Jones that the United States will increase its military and civilian efforts in Afghanistan and that it plans no early withdrawal. Obama\'s speech Tuesday night at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., will address primarily the Afghanistan aspects of the strategy. But despite the public and political attention focused on the number of new troops, Pakistan has been the hot core of the months-long strategy review. The long-term consequences of failure there, the review concluded, far outweigh those in Afghanistan. We can\'t succeed without Pakistan, a senior administration official involved in the White House review said. You have to differentiate between public statements and reality. There is nobody who is under any illusions about this. This official and others, all of whom spoke about the closely held details of the new strategy on the condition of anonymity, emphasized that without changing the nature of U.S.-Pakistan relations in a new direction, you\'re not going to win in Afghanistan, as one put it. And if you don\'t win in Afghanistan, then Pakistan will automatically be imperiled, and that will make Afghanistan look like child\'s play.','Washington Post Article on PakistanHuma ? The Secretary asked to see a copy of this article from yesterday\'s Washington Post. Would you pass it to her? Thanks. U.S. offers new role for Pakistan A BROADER PARTNERSHIP Importance of country to Afghan effort recognized By Karen DeYoung Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, November 30, 2009 President Obama has offered Pakistan an expanded strategic partnership, including additional military and economic cooperation, while warning with unusual bluntness that its use of insurgent groups to pursue policy goals \"cannot continue.\" The offer, including an effort to help reduce tensions between Pakistan and India, was contained in a two-page letter delivered to President Asif Ali Zardari this month by Obama national security adviser James L. Jones. It was accompanied by assurances from Jones that the United States will increase its military and civilian efforts in Afghanistan and that it plans no early withdrawal. Obama\'s speech Tuesday night at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., will address primarily the Afghanistan aspects of the strategy. But despite the public and political attention focused on the number of new troops, Pakistan has been the hot core of the months-long strategy review. The long-term consequences of failure there, the review concluded, far outweigh those in Afghanistan. \"We can\'t succeed without Pakistan,\" a senior administration official involved in the White House review said. \"You have to differentiate between public statements and reality. There is nobody who is under any illusions about this.\" This official and others, all of whom spoke about the closely held details of the new strategy on the condition of anonymity, emphasized that without \"changing the nature of U.S.-Pakistan relations in a new direction, you\'re not going to win in Afghanistan,\" as one put it. \"And if you don\'t win in Afghanistan, then Pakistan will automatically be imperiled, and that will make Afghanistan look like child\'s play.\"'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'3315 - C05765834.txt','Rasmussen press confHere is rasmussen statement at press conf today: On behalf of NATO, I warmly welcome President Obama\'s announcement on the new US approach and commitment to the mission in Afghanistan. President Obama\'s decision to substantially increase the numbers of US forces in the NATO- led operation is proof of his resolve the overall approach he laid out is a broader political strategy for success. The United States\' contribution to the NATO-led mission has always been substantial it is now even more important.But this is not a US mission alone: America\'s Allies in NATO have shared the risks, costs and burdens of this mission from the beginning. As the US increases its commitment, I am confident that the other Allies, as well as our Partners in the mission, will also make a substantial increase in their contribution. Taken together, the new force contributions from across the Alliance, as well as the new approach agreed by all the ISAF countries, will help create a new momentum in the mission in 2010.','Rasmussen press confHere is rasmussen statement at press conf today: On behalf of NATO, I warmly welcome President Obama\'s announcement on the new US approach and commitment to the mission in Afghanistan. President Obama\'s decision to substantially increase the numbers of US forces in the NATO- led operation is proof of his resolve; the overall approach he laid out is a broader political strategy for success. The United States\' contribution to the NATO-led mission has always been substantial; it is now even more important.But this is not a US mission alone: America\'s Allies in NATO have shared the risks, costs and burdens of this mission from the beginning. As the US increases its commitment, I am confident that the other Allies, as well as our Partners in the mission, will also make a substantial increase in their contribution. Taken together, the new force contributions from across the Alliance, as well as the new approach agreed by all the ISAF countries, will help create a new momentum in the mission in 2010.'),(6.626373008640484,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,2,'3523 - C05766179.txt','Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. PolicyNice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary McGuire in Washington, +1-202-747-7035 Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. Policy Washington ? December 14, 2009 ? Freedom House applauds Secretary Hillary Clinton for her remarks at Georgetown University today on A Human Rights Agenda for the 21st Century. Secretary Clinton\'s remarks setting forth the U.S. Government\'s human rights agenda appear to reflect an enhanced emphasis by the Obama Administration on the importance of political democracy for the achievement to basic human rights and broader development goals, as well. She gave special attention to the importance of freedom of expression. The remarks build upon President Obama\'s Nobel acceptance speech on December 10, in which he said peace is unstable where citizens are denied the right to speak freely or worship as they please choose their own leaders or assemble without fear. The emphasis on universal human rights in Secretary Clinton\'s speech sends an important message of her personal commitment at a time when the world is witnessing continuing global declines in fundamental rights, said Jennifer Windsor, Executive Director of Freedom House. We look forward to seeing this passion integrated into U.S. policy around the globe. The speech stressed the necessity for a human rights policy that is fused with efforts to advance both development and democracy. B6','Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. PolicyNice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary McGuire in Washington, +1-202-747-7035 Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. Policy Washington ? December 14, 2009 ? Freedom House applauds Secretary Hillary Clinton for her remarks at Georgetown University today on \"A Human Rights Agenda for the 21st Century.\" Secretary Clinton\'s remarks setting forth the U.S. Government\'s human rights agenda appear to reflect an enhanced emphasis by the Obama Administration on the importance of political democracy for the achievement to basic human rights and broader development goals, as well. She gave special attention to the importance of freedom of expression. The remarks build upon President Obama\'s Nobel acceptance speech on December 10, in which he said \"peace is unstable where citizens are denied the right to speak freely or worship as they please; choose their own leaders or assemble without fear.\" \"The emphasis on universal human rights in Secretary Clinton\'s speech sends an important message of her personal commitment at a time when the world is witnessing continuing global declines in fundamental rights,\" said Jennifer Windsor, Executive Director of Freedom House. \"We look forward to seeing this passion integrated into U.S. policy around the globe.\" The speech stressed the necessity for a human rights policy that is fused with efforts to advance both development and democracy. B6'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'3557 - C05766239.txt','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing a short political declaration of some sort, but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an operational accord -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try, said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try. Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing \"a short political declaration of some sort,\" but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an \"operational accord\" -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. \"We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try,\" said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. \"At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try.\" Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'3614 - C05766357.txt','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a declaration of war by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was a bit strong. Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a clear mark of hostility. Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place, Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a \"declaration of war\" by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was \"a bit strong\". Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a \"clear mark of hostility\". \"Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place,\" Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'3681 - C05766540.txt','(AP) US Congress Party SwitchWASHINGTON - Senior House aides say freshman Democratic lawmaker Parker Griffith of Alabama is switching to the Republican Party. Griffith was narrowly elected last year from a region of northern Alabama that includes Huntsville and Decatur. President Barack Obama lost the district badly to Republican John McCain. Griffith is a radiation oncologist. His switch comes as Congress is trying to pass a much-contested health care bill. Democrats will still control the House by a substantial margin.','(AP) US Congress Party SwitchWASHINGTON - Senior House aides say freshman Democratic lawmaker Parker Griffith of Alabama is switching to the Republican Party. Griffith was narrowly elected last year from a region of northern Alabama that includes Huntsville and Decatur. President Barack Obama lost the district badly to Republican John McCain. Griffith is a radiation oncologist. His switch comes as Congress is trying to pass a much-contested health care bill. Democrats will still control the House by a substantial margin.'),(3.313186504320242,3.313186504320242,2500,'Barack_Obama',91,1,'3713 - C05766601.txt','QuestionFirst, Happy New Year to Jen and Stern clan. Hope to talk soon about our way forward for 2010. I received the following email from Jairem Ramesh over the holidays. I intend to respond in kind but wanted to run by you for advice. Thx. HRC--- Dear Madam Secretary of State: It was wonderful catching up with you in Copenhagen. The opportunity to interact with President Obama and you at the very last minute to salvage the Copenhagen Accord at the US-BASIC Summit Meeting was fantastic and unforgettable for me personally. I am still reeling from that historic 75 minutes!!','QuestionFirst, Happy New Year to Jen and Stern clan. Hope to talk soon about our way forward for 2010. I received the following email from Jairem Ramesh over the holidays. I intend to respond in kind but wanted to run by you for advice. Thx. HRC--- Dear Madam Secretary of State: It was wonderful catching up with you in Copenhagen. The opportunity to interact with President Obama and you at the very last minute to salvage the Copenhagen Accord at the US-BASIC Summit Meeting was fantastic and unforgettable for me personally. I am still reeling from that historic 75 minutes!!'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Barack_Obama_presidential_campaign,_2008',3,1,'1638 - C05761505.txt','\'Renegade\' CliffsNotesFYI POL Tro \'Renegade\' CliffsNotes By: Jonathan Martin June 2, 2009 12:22 AM EST The flood of books devoted to the 2008 campaign and President Barack Obama begins in earnest this week with the release of Renegade, The Making of a President, by former Newsweek reporter Richard Wolfe. Wolffe\'s account of the Obama campaign isn\'t to be officially released until Tuesday, but POLITICO obtained a copy earlier this week. Herewith are some of the book\'s most fascinating nuggets: No Shrum Moment: Before the election had been called, but when it looked promising for Obama the then- candidate called his top adviser, David Axelrod. What\'s going on? Obama asked. Look, I\'m not going to say congratulations yet, but boy, it looks awfully good, Axelrod replied. Axelrod, Wolfe notes, wanted to avoid a repeat of 2004, when John Kerry\'s top adviser, Bob Shrum, told the Massachusetts senator prematurely on election night that he wanted to be the first to say, Mr. President. Pritzker Veers Off-Message (A little): The impressive fundraising Obama demonstrated in 2007 was largely a result of the usual high-dollar contributors ? not the small-dollar donors the campaign liked to hold up to the press. It wasn\'t the Internet, admitted Penny Pritzker, Obama\'s national finance chair. \'','\'Renegade\' CliffsNotesFYI POL Tro \'Renegade\' CliffsNotes By: Jonathan Martin June 2, 2009 12:22 AM EST The flood of books devoted to the 2008 campaign and President Barack Obama begins in earnest this week with the release of \"Renegade, The Making of a President,\" by former Newsweek reporter Richard Wolfe. Wolffe\'s account of the Obama campaign isn\'t to be officially released until Tuesday, but POLITICO obtained a copy earlier this week. Herewith are some of the book\'s most fascinating nuggets: No Shrum Moment: Before the election had been called, but when it looked promising for Obama the then- candidate called his top adviser, David Axelrod. \"What\'s going on?\" Obama asked. \"Look, I\'m not going to say congratulations yet, but boy, it looks awfully good,\" Axelrod replied. Axelrod, Wolfe notes, wanted to avoid a repeat of 2004, when John Kerry\'s top adviser, Bob Shrum, told the Massachusetts senator prematurely on election night that he wanted to be the first to say, \"Mr. President.\" Pritzker Veers Off-Message (A little): The impressive fundraising Obama demonstrated in 2007 was largely a result of the usual high-dollar contributors ? not the small-dollar donors the campaign liked to hold up to the press. \"It wasn\'t the Internet,\" admitted Penny Pritzker, Obama\'s national finance chair. \''),(13.450867444375564,6.725433722187782,2500,'Barack_Obama_presidential_campaign,_2008',3,2,'1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Barack_Obama_presidential_campaign,_2008',3,1,'3184 - C05765255.txt','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, Going Rogue: An American Life. The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee, says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin. Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy, says Holland. But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally. In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president, say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did, he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, \"Going Rogue: An American Life.\" \"The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee,\" says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin.\" Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy,\" says Holland. \"But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.\"An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally.\" In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president,\" say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. \"Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did,\" he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Barakzai_dynasty',1,1,'2595 - C05764092.txt','Low turnout seen in Afghan election 26 killedLow turnout seen in Afghan election 26 killed KABUL (AP) Millions of Afghans defied threats Thursday to cast ballots in the country\'s second national elections since Taliban rule, but turnout appeared weaker this time because of continuing violence, fear and disenchantment. In much of the Taliban\'s southern strongholds, many people did not dare to vote, bolstering the hopes of President Hamid Karzai\'s chief rival. At least 26 people were killed in election-related violence, fewer than had been feared. Officials began counting millions of ballots as soon as the polls closed at 5 p.m. after a one-hour extension. First preliminary results weren\'t expected for several days, and some major candidates were already alleging fraud. A top election official, Zekria Barakzai, told The Associated Press that he estimated 40 to 50 percent of the country\'s 15 million registered voters cast ballots far lower than the 70 percent who voted in the presidential election in 2004. Andrea &keg Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','Low turnout seen in Afghan election; 26 killedLow turnout seen in Afghan election; 26 killed KABUL (AP) Millions of Afghans defied threats Thursday to cast ballots in the country\'s second national elections since Taliban rule, but turnout appeared weaker this time because of continuing violence, fear and disenchantment. In much of the Taliban\'s southern strongholds, many people did not dare to vote, bolstering the hopes of President Hamid Karzai\'s chief rival. At least 26 people were killed in election-related violence, fewer than had been feared. Officials began counting millions of ballots as soon as the polls closed at 5 p.m. after a one-hour extension. First preliminary results weren\'t expected for several days, and some major candidates were already alleging fraud. A top election official, Zekria Barakzai, told The Associated Press that he estimated 40 to 50 percent of the country\'s 15 million registered voters cast ballots far lower than the 70 percent who voted in the presidential election in 2004. Andrea &keg Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Barbaralee_Diamonstein-Spielvogel',1,1,'1725 - C05761774.txt','dear huma: would you pls share this email with Sec.Clinton? bid-s dear huma: would you pls share this email with Sec.Clinton? bld-sFrom barbare lee diamondstein What a privilege to see you at the Dept. of State, and what a great honor it will be for me to serve under your leadership, as you help create and direct a new chapter in United States history. Thank you for making my appointment possible... Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! 7','dear huma: would you pls share this email with Sec.Clinton? bid-s dear huma: would you pls share this email with Sec.Clinton? bld-sFrom barbare lee diamondstein What a privilege to see you at the Dept. of State, and what a great honor it will be for me to serve under your leadership, as you help create and direct a new chapter in United States history. Thank you for making my appointment possible... Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! 7'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Barbara_A._Babcock',1,1,'1910 - C05762434.txt','Stanford Law Connection Partner Benefits - A personal thank you from the fieldHi Cheryl. You may not remember me, but we were at Stanford together. I saw a statement from you on CNN.com regarding Secretary Clinton\'s fractured elbow, so I went to our global address list, and voila?there you are! You were a year or two ahead of me (I was class of 1991), but I distinctly remember being in Crim Pro with you when the inimitable Barbara Babcock talked about your friend Wynton Marsalis being stopped by the police! Congratulations on your current position. You are really doing Stanford proud?I was watching the Clinton impeachment hearings with friends when you were testifying and shouted, Oh my God?I went to law school with her! I can\'t tell you how thrilled we in the field are to have an administration we can be proud of again (I came in during Bill Clinton\'s presidency, and it has been a rough eight years). As you may be learning, Foreign Service Officers are overwhelmingly liberal democrats. At my post of 20 American officers, there are only two avowed republicans (although there may be a few closet cases). We all watched the election returns together, and we cheered, cried and hugged when Mr. Obama was announced the winner. Obviously, we are also thrilled to have Hillary as our new Secretary of State. I tried to write Secretary Clinton a message when she first announced benefits for same-sex partners expressing my extreme gratitude. I have been with my partner for the last 14 years, and he has basically given up his career to follow me around the world. It has been challenging but we\'ve managed to survive. Below is my original message, which I doubt Secretary Clinton ever actually received: From: I\'m not sure whether this message will ever find its way to Secretary Clinton, but I would like to convey my deep gratitude for her courage in extending benefits to same-sex partners of Foreign Service Officers. I would also like to share how her decision has literally changed the course of my career. I had decided long ago to retire in 2014 after twenty years of service. I love my job as a Management Officer, but my partner and I had grown tired of struggling with a bureaucracy that essentially denied his existence. I had planned to lc','Stanford Law Connection Partner Benefits - A personal thank you from the fieldHi Cheryl. You may not remember me, but we were at Stanford together. I saw a statement from you on CNN.com regarding Secretary Clinton\'s fractured elbow, so I went to our global address list, and voila?there you are! You were a year or two ahead of me (I was class of 1991), but I distinctly remember being in Crim Pro with you when the inimitable Barbara Babcock talked about your \"friend\" Wynton Marsalis being stopped by the police! Congratulations on your current position. You are really doing Stanford proud?I was watching the Clinton impeachment hearings with friends when you were testifying and shouted, \"Oh my God?I went to law school with her!\" I can\'t tell you how thrilled we in the field are to have an administration we can be proud of again (I came in during Bill Clinton\'s presidency, and it has been a rough eight years). As you may be learning, Foreign Service Officers are overwhelmingly liberal democrats. At my post of 20 American officers, there are only two avowed republicans (although there may be a few closet cases). We all watched the election returns together, and we cheered, cried and hugged when Mr. Obama was announced the winner. Obviously, we are also thrilled to have Hillary as our new Secretary of State. I tried to write Secretary Clinton a message when she first announced benefits for same-sex partners expressing my extreme gratitude. I have been with my partner for the last 14 years, and he has basically given up his career to follow me around the world. It has been challenging but we\'ve managed to survive. Below is my original message, which I doubt Secretary Clinton ever actually received: From: I\'m not sure whether this message will ever find its way to Secretary Clinton, but I would like to convey my deep gratitude for her courage in extending benefits to same-sex partners of Foreign Service Officers. I would also like to share how her decision has literally changed the course of my career. I had decided long ago to retire in 2014 after twenty years of service. I love my job as a Management Officer, but my partner and I had grown tired of struggling with a bureaucracy that essentially denied his existence. I had planned to lc'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Barbara_Boxer',1,1,'1676 - C05761605.txt','AJS Hearing Highlights* Miguel: Andrew did great this afternoon. FYI, Lowey delivered HRC\'s statement. Very well received. * Richard Fontaine: Andrew is not even rocking - just tapping his foot. Did y\'all train him for.this or something?? And half the room are Shapiros, it\'s like his friggin Bahr Mitzvah. * Former NSC staffer Michael Allen: Shapiro son removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway. * Mike Feldman: Jon Lovett removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway. * Laurie Rubiner: Jim Webb arrives, looks typically angry. * Derek Chollet: Shapiro comes out strong against piracy. Bold stand. * Jon Lovett: Jeanne Shaheen listening very closely. Barbara Boxer is distracted. The other anonymous old men on dais seem confused and unsure where they are. Hearing concludes at 3:33:43 PM EDT','AJS Hearing Highlights* Miguel: \"Andrew did great this afternoon. FYI, Lowey delivered HRC\'s statement. Very well received.\" * Richard Fontaine: \"Andrew is not even rocking - just tapping his foot. Did y\'all train him for.this or something?? And half the room are Shapiros, it\'s like his friggin Bahr Mitzvah.\" * Former NSC staffer Michael Allen: \"Shapiro son removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway.\" * Mike Feldman: \"Jon Lovett removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway.\" * Laurie Rubiner: \"Jim Webb arrives, looks typically angry.\" * Derek Chollet: \"Shapiro comes out strong against piracy. Bold stand.\" * Jon Lovett: \"Jeanne Shaheen listening very closely. Barbara Boxer is distracted. The other anonymous old men on dais seem confused and unsure where they are.\" Hearing concludes at 3:33:43 PM EDT'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Barnard_College',1,1,'1856 - C05762276.txt','Mini Schedule 5/18/098:00 am DEPART Private Residence 9:00 am En route UN Building 9:00 am ARRIVE UN Building 9:00 am FOLLOWING IN HER FOOTSTEPS BREAKFAST HONORING 10:00 am ELEANOR ROOSEVELT UN Delegates Dining Room, UN Building 10:00 am DEPART United Nations Building *En route OTR 10:30 am OTR 12:30 pm Location: Tbd 1:00 pm ARRIVE Barnard College 1:00 pm PULL-ASIDES w/PAOLA RAMOS AND KATE PYNOOS 1:10 pm Location Tbd 1:15 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT BARNARD COLLEGE\'s 2009 2:30 pm COMMENCEMENT South Lawn, Columbia Campus 3:00 pm DEPART Barnard College *En route LaGuardia Airport 3:30 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 4:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport (LGA) via US Airways Shuttle #2181 5:16 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 5:30 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport *En route State Department 5:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 5:45 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 6:30 pm State Department 6:30 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 6:55 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER 8:30 pm BINYAMIN NETANYAHU James Monroe Room, 8th floor *Official photo at top. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 23','Mini Schedule 5/18/098:00 am DEPART Private Residence 9:00 am En route UN Building 9:00 am ARRIVE UN Building 9:00 am \"FOLLOWING IN HER FOOTSTEPS\" BREAKFAST HONORING 10:00 am ELEANOR ROOSEVELT UN Delegates Dining Room, UN Building 10:00 am DEPART United Nations Building *En route OTR 10:30 am OTR 12:30 pm Location: Tbd 1:00 pm ARRIVE Barnard College 1:00 pm PULL-ASIDES w/PAOLA RAMOS AND KATE PYNOOS 1:10 pm Location Tbd 1:15 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT BARNARD COLLEGE\'s 2009 2:30 pm COMMENCEMENT South Lawn, Columbia Campus 3:00 pm DEPART Barnard College *En route LaGuardia Airport 3:30 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 4:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport (LGA) via US Airways Shuttle #2181 5:16 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 5:30 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport *En route State Department 5:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 5:45 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 6:30 pm State Department 6:30 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 6:55 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER 8:30 pm BINYAMIN NETANYAHU James Monroe Room, 8th floor *Official photo at top. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 23'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Barry_White',1,1,'2991 - C05764835.txt','ConfirmedWhoo hoo Five State Department nominees were confirmed by the Senate this evening: (1) Mike Posner - A/S for DRL (2) Bob Hormats - U/S for E (3) Lee Feinstein - Ambassador to Poland (4) Barry White - Ambassador to Norway (5) David Jacobson - Ambassador to Canada','ConfirmedWhoo hoo Five State Department nominees were confirmed by the Senate this evening: (1) Mike Posner - A/S for DRL (2) Bob Hormats - U/S for E (3) Lee Feinstein - Ambassador to Poland (4) Barry White - Ambassador to Norway (5) David Jacobson - Ambassador to Canada'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Base64',3,1,'1897 - C05762395.txt','Undeliverable: Followup FollowupAttachments: details.txt Followup (1.19 KB) Delivery has failed to these recipients or distribution lists: mhcaleja@state.gov The recipient\'s e-mail address was not found in the recipient\'s e-mail system. 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Diagnostic information for administrators: Generating server: RSRCNEXFE01.rsrc.osd.mil tt< #5.1.1> #SMTP# Original message headers: Received: from OSDNSGO1R2.0SD.MIL ([130.16.205.111]) by RSRCNEXFE01.rsrc.osd.mil with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.3959); Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:48 -0400 Received: from osdnspgwO3r2.osd.mil (unknown [130.16.210.73]) by OSDNSGO1R2.0SD.MIL (BorderWare MXtreme Mail Firewall) with ESMTP id EEEDAB587L for Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:53 -0400 (EDT) X-AuditID: 8210d249-a4b48bb0000007bd-ec-49f62a61e8cd Received: from mail.clintonemail.com (ool-18bbeabb.static.optonline.net [24.187.234.187]) by osdnspgwO3r2.osd.mil (Symantec Mail Security) with SMTP id D9C0518678E for Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:53 -0400 (EDT) Thread-Topic: Thanks Thread-Index: AcnHgzQ9CXPTB9LmTC2AwUsPbh5yjw== Message-ID: <786762D781A7FF4FAC9060892B4044880332BC6E7B@CLNTINET08.clinton.local> Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: acceptlanguage: en-US Content-Type: text/plain; charset=\"utf-8\" Content-Transfer-Encoding: base64 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Brightmail-Tracker: AAAAAQ6CR+E= X-STA-Metric: 39 (engine=024) X-STA-NotSpam: cc:2**0 michele hillary thanks issues X-STA-Spam: subject:Thanks best, header:Message-ID:1 her best X-BTI-AntiSpam: score:0,sta:39/024,dcc:off,dnsbl:off,sw:off,bsn:none,spf:off,dk:off,pbmf:trust/9,ipr:1/2,trusted:yes,ts:no,bs:no,ubl:off Received-SPF: none Return-Path: HDR22@clintonemail.com X-OriginalArrivalTime: 27 Apr 2009 21:57:48.0286 (UTC) FILETIME=[33F139E0:01C9C783]'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Baseball',1,1,'1714 - C05761738.txt','NYUFyi in case you wanted to see raw input Thanks for the opportunity to suggest a line or two - 1. As a Yankees fan (though not as expert as Kris), and an eyewitness to the cap fiasco, I share everyone\'s sensitivity to sports references. But I\'m not dead set against trying to leverage that sensitivity in a self- deprecating, appropriately funny way. A couple thoughts along those lines: a. As you can see, I resisted the urge to wear my Yankees cap. b. (if the stage is set up near, for example, second base substitute whatever part of the field she\'s near) This is about as close as I\'m going to get to playing second base for the Yankees c. I kind of feel at home here in Yankee Stadium, because ever since January, I\'ve been playing on a team with a bunch of guys wearing pinstripes. (on the other hand, I\'m a little concerned about suggesting that the 1923 team looked the same, talked the same, and came from the same cities and towns - seems to be a little dismissive of a team that included such outsized personalities as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Also, saying Today\'s Yankees play with the strength of a global team could provoke an unintended laugh because they are playing so poorly this year, so far. Maybe safer to broaden it to all of baseball - like Major League Baseball is comprised of truly global teams. And the I don\'t care whether you bring us home a World Series seems like stretching too far for a sports metaphor, but in a way that doesn\'t really make sense in context. maybe better as I have every confidence that you will. ..You are starting your post-graduate life on a field of dreams, and you have every reason to believe that your own dreams of a better world can come true. (or something akin to that). 2. I think the speech could benefit from one clear soundbite that more succinctly captures the essence of her remarks. More of a clarion call to service, something like: ...And I hope some of you will join our ranks. But the State Department cannot go up against the great challenges of our time alone. And so my message to you today is this: be the special envoys of your ideals, using the vast communications tools at your disposal to help advance the interests of this nation and every nation. Be citizen ambassadors in the course of your personal and professional lives, helping to forge partnerships built on mutual interest in the face of global crises. By creating diplomatic social networks, you isz','NYUFyi in case you wanted to see raw input Thanks for the opportunity to suggest a line or two - 1. As a Yankees fan (though not as expert as Kris), and an eyewitness to the \"cap\" fiasco, I share everyone\'s sensitivity to sports references. But I\'m not dead set against trying to leverage that sensitivity in a self- deprecating, appropriately funny way. A couple thoughts along those lines: a. \"As you can see, I resisted the urge to wear my Yankees cap.\" b. (if the stage is set up near, for example, second base; substitute whatever part of the field she\'s near) \"This is about as close as I\'m going to get to playing second base for the Yankees\" c. \"I kind of feel at home here in Yankee Stadium, because ever since January, I\'ve been playing on a team with a bunch of guys wearing pinstripes.\" (on the other hand, I\'m a little concerned about suggesting that the 1923 team \"looked the same, talked the same, and came from the same cities and towns\" - seems to be a little dismissive of a team that included such outsized personalities as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Also, saying \"Today\'s Yankees play with the strength of a global team\" could provoke an unintended laugh because they are playing so poorly this year, so far. Maybe safer to broaden it to all of baseball - like \"Major League Baseball is comprised of truly global teams.\" And the \"I don\'t care whether you bring us home a World Series\" seems like stretching too far for a sports metaphor, but in a way that doesn\'t really make sense in context. maybe better as \"I have every confidence that you will. ..You are starting your post-graduate life on a field of dreams, and you have every reason to believe that your own dreams of a better world can come true.\" (or something akin to that). 2. I think the speech could benefit from one clear \"soundbite\" that more succinctly captures the essence of her remarks. More of a clarion call to service, something like: \"...And I hope some of you will join our ranks. But the State Department cannot go up against the great challenges of our time alone. And so my message to you today is this: be the special envoys of your ideals, using the vast communications tools at your disposal to help advance the interests of this nation and every nation. Be citizen ambassadors in the course of your personal and professional lives, helping to forge partnerships built on mutual interest in the face of global crises. By creating diplomatic social networks, you isz'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Bastille_(band)',2,1,'2450 - C05763757.txt','draft of monday, august 17thAttachments: August.17.09.drafttwo.doc August.17.09.drafttwo.doc>> 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR ELLEN TAUSCHER, 10:20 am UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor','draft of monday, august 17thAttachments: August.17.09.drafttwo.doc August.17.09.drafttwo.doc>> 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR ELLEN TAUSCHER, 10:20 am UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Bastille_(band)',2,1,'3698 - C05766569.txt','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableWill give some thought and pass along any names I can think of. Jm B5 I get back the morning of February 9 and will be in the office that afternoon. I\'ll email you and Lona a copy of my schedule. Walter Douglas and Dan Sreebney have been working with me on Haiti. Walter is in California for Victoria DeLongh\'s funeral and will be back in the office Tuesday. He has been working closely with Dan Smith on the Haiti initiative. Let me know if there is anything you need me to do from here. When will you be back so we can catch up? Also who is your right hand on all of these initiatives? I\'m copying Lona so she can work w your office for a time. Thx. Had a great conversation with Doug Hattaway Will fill you in when I see you. Also working with Amb Pascual on a new strategy for Mexicom That\'s the result of your leadership and a new model of engagement w our own people. Onward! Our Posts at work. -- VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au-Prince): Better with them, impossible without. --CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition... In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group. -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableWill give some thought and pass along any names I can think of. Jm B5 I get back the morning of February 9 and will be in the office that afternoon. I\'ll email you and Lona a copy of my schedule. Walter Douglas and Dan Sreebney have been working with me on Haiti. Walter is in California for Victoria DeLongh\'s funeral and will be back in the office Tuesday. He has been working closely with Dan Smith on the Haiti initiative. Let me know if there is anything you need me to do from here. When will you be back so we can catch up? Also who is your right hand on all of these initiatives? I\'m copying Lona so she can work w your office for a time. Thx. Had a great conversation with Doug Hattaway Will fill you in when I see you. Also working with Amb Pascual on a new strategy for Mexicom That\'s the result of your leadership and a new model of engagement w our own people. Onward! Our Posts at work. -- VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au-Prince): \"Better with them, impossible without.\" --CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition... In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group.\" -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): \"In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.\"'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bas_de_Bever',1,1,'1401 - C05761097.txt','From Amb. HolbrookePls print for me. FYI. Dear All? Ambassador Holbrooke asked us to make sure the email below goes to: Secretary Clinton General Jones Admiral Mullen General McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Beaver Dear Dave, Several people have revisited an idea I know you have heard before ? that ISAF, the UN, and the U.S. Mission buy some of their food on the local economy. This would: provide a source of rapid income to farmers reduce somewhat the amount of resupply convoys I have asked MG Field to look into this. I know that there are health and security issues, but perhaps there are ways to deal with them on a local basis. Richard Holbrooke cc: Secretary Clinton General Jim Jones Admiral Mike Mullen Gen. Stanley McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Bever','From Amb. HolbrookePls print for me. FYI. Dear All? Ambassador Holbrooke asked us to make sure the email below goes to: Secretary Clinton General Jones Admiral Mullen General McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Beaver Dear Dave, Several people have revisited an idea I know you have heard before ? that ISAF, the UN, and the U.S. Mission buy some of their food on the local economy. This would: provide a source of rapid income to farmers; reduce somewhat the amount of resupply convoys; I have asked MG Field to look into this. I know that there are health and security issues, but perhaps there are ways to deal with them on a local basis. Richard Holbrooke cc: Secretary Clinton General Jim Jones Admiral Mike Mullen Gen. Stanley McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Bever'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Battagram_District',1,1,'2483 - C05763822.txt','At least 13 die in Pakistan bus crashAt least 13 die in Pakistan bus crash ISLAMABAD (AP) Police say a bus has crashed in northwestern Pakistan killing at least 13 people and injuring 35. Police officer Sardar Shah says the driver of the bus lost control Wednesday while driving on a mountain road, and the bus veered into a ditch in the Batagram district of North West Frontier Province. He says three children are among the dead. Shah blamed the accident on the driver\'s speeding as he went into a sharp turn on the road. Such accidents are common in Pakistan, where roads are often poorly maintained and drivers regularly disregard traffic rules. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 rn','At least 13 die in Pakistan bus crashAt least 13 die in Pakistan bus crash ISLAMABAD (AP) Police say a bus has crashed in northwestern Pakistan killing at least 13 people and injuring 35. Police officer Sardar Shah says the driver of the bus lost control Wednesday while driving on a mountain road, and the bus veered into a ditch in the Batagram district of North West Frontier Province. He says three children are among the dead. Shah blamed the accident on the driver\'s speeding as he went into a sharp turn on the road. Such accidents are common in Pakistan, where roads are often poorly maintained and drivers regularly disregard traffic rules. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 rn'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Battle_of_Damour',1,1,'2231 - C05762971.txt','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEI\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this am--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. We are all relieved and thrilled to see this long overdue but very happy ending. I should also highlight the amazing work done by US Mission Brazil. The consular staff, Charge, Acting DCM (Marie Damour, the Consul General in Brasilia), LegATT, RSO, and a host of others all played a role in this successful return. My OCS DAS, Michele Bond, and her dedicated team also played a big role in communicating with David, his lawyers, Congress, and the press. We had Members of Congress, former Assistant Secretaries and US Ambassadors all pitching in. While there were disagreements at times over tactics, we all agreed that we were working towards the same goal: the safe return of Sean. We particularly appreciate the strong support from the Secretary. Many people will try to take credit for today\'s happy reunion but it was the Secretary\'s continued concern and interest in this case that made the difference. We could not have provided a better gift to David Goldman during this season of giving. Janice Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All, The Goldman case finally came to an end, and despite the efforts of all involved the hand over of the child to the US Consulate in Rio was transformed into a deplorable display of the child walking in the streets with the maternal family, being exposed to the media and to the public that surrounded the consulate. I\'m sorry this had to happen but it seems that Mr. Sergio Tostes, the maternal family\'s attorney, did not feel at all embarrased to use and expose the child, who was probably under severe stress, in order to gather support for his position. This most despicable man is not accepting the fact that, despite his life long relationships with influential authorities in Brazil, he was unable to win the case and Sean is finally being reunited with his only real father. I just hope that David and the Goldman family find enough time to recover their lives and their relationship with Sean. They need time more than anything else and now it is up to the US government to guarantee that David Goldman will','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEI\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this am--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. We are all relieved and thrilled to see this long overdue but very happy ending. I should also highlight the amazing work done by US Mission Brazil. The consular staff, Charge, Acting DCM (Marie Damour, the Consul General in Brasilia), LegATT, RSO, and a host of others all played a role in this successful return. My OCS DAS, Michele Bond, and her dedicated team also played a big role in communicating with David, his lawyers, Congress, and the press. We had Members of Congress, former Assistant Secretaries and US Ambassadors all pitching in. While there were disagreements at times over tactics, we all agreed that we were working towards the same goal: the safe return of Sean. We particularly appreciate the strong support from the Secretary. Many people will try to take credit for today\'s happy reunion but it was the Secretary\'s continued concern and interest in this case that made the difference. We could not have provided a better gift to David Goldman during this season of giving. Janice Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All, The Goldman case finally came to an end, and despite the efforts of all involved the hand over of the child to the US Consulate in Rio was transformed into a deplorable display of the child walking in the streets with the maternal family, being exposed to the media and to the public that surrounded the consulate. I\'m sorry this had to happen but it seems that Mr. Sergio Tostes, the maternal family\'s attorney, did not feel at all embarrased to use and expose the child, who was probably under severe stress, in order to gather support for his position. This most despicable man is not accepting the fact that, despite his life long relationships with influential authorities in Brazil, he was unable to win the case and Sean is finally being reunited with his only real father. I just hope that David and the Goldman family find enough time to recover their lives and their relationship with Sean. They need time more than anything else and now it is up to the US government to guarantee that David Goldman will'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Battle_of_Tripoli_(2011)',1,2,'147 - C05739732.txt','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed Operation Mermaid Dawn, the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed \"Operation Mermaid Dawn,\" the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli; Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Baywatch',1,1,'2155 - C05762840.txt','Does this mean your career as a major league pitcher is over?We\'ll meet you in Arizona. Sounds like you are doing OK. Probably for this season, but I\'ll be ready next spring! Until then, I\'ll keep my day job. Tried you a couple days ago, but email bounced back Neera says this is the right one. How are you doing? Hope it\'s not too excruciating, but suspect that it is. Hope you\'re better soon. We need you in the real majors. John and Mary PS No matter what anybody says, we refuse to believe that Holbrooke tripped you.','Does this mean your career as a major league pitcher is over?We\'ll meet you in Arizona. Sounds like you are doing OK. Probably for this season, but I\'ll be ready next spring! Until then, I\'ll keep my day job. Tried you a couple days ago, but email bounced back Neera says this is the right one. How are you doing? Hope it\'s not too excruciating, but suspect that it is. Hope you\'re better soon. We need you in the real majors. John and Mary PS No matter what anybody says, we refuse to believe that Holbrooke tripped you.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bay_FM_(Wynnum)',1,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bay_of_Pigs_Invasion',1,1,'3273 - C05765761.txt','FYI: Les Gelb: Amateur Hour at the White Househttp://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to throw its weight around. What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make demands on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect deliverables on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.','FYI: Les Gelb: \"Amateur Hour at the White House\"http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to \"throw its weight around.\" What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make \"demands\" on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect \"deliverables\" on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'BBC',3,1,'1002 - C05760210.txt','Checking inGordon Brown has hospital eye tests Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. By Andrew Alderson, Chief Reporter Published: 2:51PM BST 10 Oct 2009 Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. <http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraphimultimedia/archive/01485/brown- quitter_1485290c.jpg> Gordon Brown lost the sight in one eye in a childhood rugby injury Photo: PA Mr Brown visited Moorfields in London, one of the world\'s best-known eye hospitals, after surgeons found two small tears in his retina. The disclosure comes just two weeks after Labour Party chiefs were angry with the BBC because Andrew Marr, the presenter, questioned the Prime Minister about his health, including his eyesight, during an interview. Related Articles UK economy ready to bounce back, says Brown <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6286070/Britains-economy-ready-to-bounce-back-says-Gordon-Brown.html> Gordon Brown\'s health: blogger behind rumours <http://www.telegra ph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/6241738/Gordon-Browns-health-blogger- behind-rumours.html> BBC stuns Brown with question on pill taking <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6237419/BBC-stuns-Gordon-Brown-with-question-on-pill-taking.html> I\'m about to see Shaun--any messages? And have you heard the news about Gordon\'s eye? What does it mean?','Checking inGordon Brown has hospital eye tests Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. By Andrew Alderson, Chief Reporter Published: 2:51PM BST 10 Oct 2009 Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. <http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraphimultimedia/archive/01485/brown- quitter_1485290c.jpg> Gordon Brown lost the sight in one eye in a childhood rugby injury Photo: PA Mr Brown visited Moorfields in London, one of the world\'s best-known eye hospitals, after surgeons found two small tears in his retina. The disclosure comes just two weeks after Labour Party chiefs were angry with the BBC because Andrew Marr, the presenter, questioned the Prime Minister about his health, including his eyesight, during an interview. Related Articles UK economy ready to bounce back, says Brown <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6286070/Britains-economy-ready-to-bounce-back-says-Gordon-Brown.html> Gordon Brown\'s health: blogger behind rumours <http://www.telegra ph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/6241738/Gordon-Browns-health-blogger- behind-rumours.html> BBC stuns Brown with question on pill taking <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6237419/BBC-stuns-Gordon-Brown-with-question-on-pill-taking.html> I\'m about to see Shaun--any messages? And have you heard the news about Gordon\'s eye? What does it mean?'),(13.450867444375564,6.725433722187782,2500,'BBC',3,2,'2407 - C05763582.txt','Government denies reports bomber to be freedEDINBURGH (AP) - Sky News and BBC television reported Wednesday that Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi was to be freed from his Scottish prison on humanitarian grounds, but the minister in charge of deciding al-Megrahi\'s fate denied that any such decision had been made. Neither news network cited a source for its report. Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill, who was due to decide whether to release al-Megrahi, told a local television station he had yet to make up his mind. A call and an e-mail sent to al-Megrahi\'s Scottish lawyer were not immediately returned late Wednesday. The decision will be made next week, MacAskill told Scottish Television late Wednesday. Two spokeswomen for the Scotland\'s devolved government dismissed the BBC and Sky reports as speculation. Absolutely no decision has been taken on that, a spokeswoman for the Scottish Executive said. Categorically no decision has been made at this stage. 111','Government denies reports bomber to be freedEDINBURGH (AP) - Sky News and BBC television reported Wednesday that Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi was to be freed from his Scottish prison on humanitarian grounds, but the minister in charge of deciding al-Megrahi\'s fate denied that any such decision had been made. Neither news network cited a source for its report. Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill, who was due to decide whether to release al-Megrahi, told a local television station he had yet to make up his mind. A call and an e-mail sent to al-Megrahi\'s Scottish lawyer were not immediately returned late Wednesday. \"The decision will be made next week,\" MacAskill told Scottish Television late Wednesday. Two spokeswomen for the Scotland\'s devolved government dismissed the BBC and Sky reports as speculation. \"Absolutely no decision has been taken on that,\" a spokeswoman for the Scottish Executive said. \"Categorically no decision has been made at this stage.\" 111'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'BBC',3,1,'2489 - C05763835.txt','(Reuters) Scots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmakerScots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmaker LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A decision by the Scottish government whether to release a Libyan convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing may be announced as early as Thursday, a legislator said on Wednesday. Christine Grahame, a member of the Scottish Parliament who has campaigned against the conviction, said she expected former Libyan intelligence agent Abdel Basset al-Megrahi to be freed early on compassionate grounds because he has terminal cancer. The regional administration has come under pressure from the United States to keep Megrahi in jail, while a British government minister said the wait for news was becoming embarrassing. I don\'t think it will be long coming, Grahame told BBC radio. I suspect we might have something maybe tomorrow (Thursday) morning. We will probably go for compassionate release. It avoids a lot of difficulties. Scotland\'s Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill is considering two requests from Megrahi to be released early, on compassionate grounds or under a prisoner transfer agreement (PTA) between Britain and Libya. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(Reuters) Scots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmakerScots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmaker LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A decision by the Scottish government whether to release a Libyan convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing may be announced as early as Thursday, a legislator said on Wednesday. Christine Grahame, a member of the Scottish Parliament who has campaigned against the conviction, said she expected former Libyan intelligence agent Abdel Basset al-Megrahi to be freed early on compassionate grounds because he has terminal cancer. The regional administration has come under pressure from the United States to keep Megrahi in jail, while a British government minister said the wait for news was \"becoming embarrassing\". \"I don\'t think it will be long coming,\" Grahame told BBC radio. \"I suspect we might have something maybe tomorrow (Thursday) morning. We will probably go for compassionate release. It avoids a lot of difficulties.\" Scotland\'s Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill is considering two requests from Megrahi to be released early, on compassionate grounds or under a prisoner transfer agreement (PTA) between Britain and Libya. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(4.56594947282601,4.56594947282601,2500,'BBC_News',26,1,'1034 - C05760250.txt','FYI: Charlie RoseI ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid','FYI: Charlie RoseI ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid'),(4.56594947282601,4.56594947282601,2500,'BBC_News',26,1,'1066 - C05760303.txt','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a contract with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of top slicing the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies. There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. This was done for News International, a Tory insider said yesterday. Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened. In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the abysmal record of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its total failure to stop the BBC buying the Lonely','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a \"contract\" with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of \"top slicing\" the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies \"focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies\". There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. \"This was done for News International,\" a Tory insider said yesterday. \"Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened.\" In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the \"abysmal record\" of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its \"total failure\" to stop the BBC buying the Lonely'),(4.56594947282601,4.56594947282601,2500,'BBC_News',26,1,'1198 - C05760498.txt','Another memo on backdrop to this week. SidCONFIDENTIAL November 29, 2009 For: Hillary','Another memo on backdrop to this week. SidCONFIDENTIAL November 29, 2009 For: Hillary'),(4.56594947282601,4.56594947282601,2500,'BBC_News',26,1,'127 - C05739704.txt','Rice on This WeekHere is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was -- what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances. But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, let\'s bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, it\'s important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated -- response to what had transpired in Cairo. In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated. We believe that folks in Benghazi, a small number of people came to the embassy to -- or to the consulate, rather, to replicate the sort of challenge that was posed in Cairo. And then as that unfolded, it seems to have been hijacked, let us say, by some individual clusters of extremists who came with heavier weapons, weapons that as you know in -- in the wake of the revolution in Libya are -- are quite common and accessible. And it then evolved from there.','Rice on \"This Week\"Here is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was -- what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances.\" But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, let\'s bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, it\'s important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated -- response to what had transpired in Cairo. In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated. We believe that folks in Benghazi, a small number of people came to the embassy to -- or to the consulate, rather, to replicate the sort of challenge that was posed in Cairo. And then as that unfolded, it seems to have been hijacked, let us say, by some individual clusters of extremists who came with heavier weapons, weapons that as you know in -- in the wake of the revolution in Libya are -- are quite common and accessible. And it then evolved from there.'),(4.56594947282601,4.56594947282601,2500,'BBC_News',26,1,'135 - C05739716.txt','\'Meet the Press Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceGood. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the protests outside the U.S. embassy there that Egyptian officials were slow to put down. This weekend in Pakistan, protests as well there. More anti-American rage. Also protests against the drone strikes. In Yemen, you also had arrests and some deaths outside of our U.S. embassy there. How much longer can Americans expect to see these troubling images and these protests go forward?','\'Meet the Press Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceGood. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the protests outside the U.S. embassy there that Egyptian officials were slow to put down. This weekend in Pakistan, protests as well there. More anti-American rage. Also protests against the drone strikes. In Yemen, you also had arrests and some deaths outside of our U.S. embassy there. How much longer can Americans expect to see these troubling images and these protests go forward?'),(4.56594947282601,4.56594947282601,2500,'BBC_News',26,1,'140 - C05739722.txt','\'Meet the Press Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the','\'Meet the Press Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the'),(4.56594947282601,4.56594947282601,2500,'BBC_News',26,1,'164 - C05739754.txt','Rice on This WeekHere is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any Intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was ? what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances. But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, lees bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, ifs important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated ? response to what had transpired in Cairo.In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated.','Rice on \"This Week\"Here is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any Intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: \"And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was ? what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances.\" But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, lees bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, ifs important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated ? response to what had transpired in Cairo.In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated.'),(4.56594947282601,4.56594947282601,2500,'BBC_News',26,1,'1650 - C05761533.txt','Jim wanted you/Secretary Clinton to know thisWhen do we unveil food security? Fyi Dear Cheryl -- You may be aware that Reps. Frank Wolf, Chris Smith and Donald Payne are holding a press conference today to denounce the Obama policy, or lack thereof, on Darfur. Jim chose not participate, although he will be sending a letter of concern later this week. He asked that I pass a message (below) from him. Best -- Cindy','Jim wanted you/Secretary Clinton to know thisWhen do we \"unveil\" food security? Fyi Dear Cheryl -- You may be aware that Reps. Frank Wolf, Chris Smith and Donald Payne are holding a press conference today to denounce the Obama policy, or lack thereof, on Darfur. Jim chose not participate, although he will be sending a letter of concern later this week. He asked that I pass a message (below) from him. Best -- Cindy'),(4.56594947282601,4.56594947282601,2500,'BBC_News',26,1,'1726 - C05761775.txt','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding] they just don\'t want to support it on this bill, Pelosi said Thursday, So we have to do that with all Democratic votes. She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a national security initiative because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists, she said. It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate. House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days, said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. \"I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding]; they just don\'t want to support it on this bill,\" Pelosi said Thursday, \"So we have to do that with all Democratic votes.\" She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a \"national security initiative\" because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. \"I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists,\" she said. \"It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate.\" House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. \"We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days,\" said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6'),(4.56594947282601,4.56594947282601,2500,'BBC_News',26,1,'181 - C05739774.txt','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.'),(4.56594947282601,4.56594947282601,2500,'BBC_News',26,1,'193 - C05739788.txt','Fw: FW: Re:Pls print. Cheryl, I can\'t imagine what this week has been like for you but wanted to write after attending the Andrews ceremony today. I was with some NEA hands who knew Chris well and they all noted the Secretary\'s visit to their offices earlier in the week and how pitch-perfect this has been handled. The remarks today were beautiful and moving. I did not have a personal connection to the four lost this week but the President and Secretary seemed to be speaking as well to those I did know and still mourn. So I wanted to write to say thank you. This is among the most challenging and uncertain periods in our history ? and our nation is more fortunate than it knows to have such a steady team at the helm, Brett Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Fw: FW: Re:Pls print. Cheryl, I can\'t imagine what this week has been like for you but wanted to write after attending the Andrews ceremony today. I was with some NEA hands who knew Chris well and they all noted the Secretary\'s visit to their offices earlier in the week and how pitch-perfect this has been handled. The remarks today were beautiful and moving. I did not have a personal connection to the four lost this week but the President and Secretary seemed to be speaking as well to those I did know and still mourn. So I wanted to write to say thank you. This is among the most challenging and uncertain periods in our history ? and our nation is more fortunate than it knows to have such a steady team at the helm, Brett Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(4.56594947282601,4.56594947282601,2500,'BBC_News',26,1,'2391 - C05763462.txt','Following upI met with annmaura this week - see VI Mills, Cheryl D Hi Cheryl- Not sure when you are leaving for Africa but I wanted to get back to you following my conversation with Maura. She\'s great, and I really enjoyed my conversation with her Safe travels, let me know what next steps on any of this look like. Best-AnnMaura Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile','Following upI met with annmaura this week - see VI Mills, Cheryl D Hi Cheryl- Not sure when you are leaving for Africa but I wanted to get back to you following my conversation with Maura. She\'s great, and I really enjoyed my conversation with her Safe travels, let me know what next steps on any of this look like. Best-AnnMaura Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile'),(4.56594947282601,4.56594947282601,2500,'BBC_News',26,1,'243 - C05739846.txt','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards $130 million for diplomatic security personnel and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards; $130 million for diplomatic security personnel; and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time'),(4.56594947282601,4.56594947282601,2500,'BBC_News',26,1,'2504 - C05763901.txt','AP/NKReport: North Korea willing to hold talks with US AP By KWANG-TAE KIM Associated Press Sat Jul 25, 4:51 am ET SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has indicated its interest in holding direct talks with the United States, a news report said, after the two sides traded barbs over Pyongyang\'s nuclear weapons programs at a security forum. We are not against a dialogue. We are not against any negotiation for the issues of common concern, Japan\'s Kyodo news agency quoted North Korean ambassador to the United Nations Sin Son Ho as saying Friday. But the ambassador, speaking in New York, dismissed the possibility of a return to stalled nuclear negotiations involving the two Koreas, the U.S., Japan, China and Russia, saying the six-party talks are gone forever. The U.S. has offered to hold talks with the North within the six-nation process if it returns to the negotiating table and takes irreversible steps for denuclearization. Last weekend, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell indicated that the chances for direct talks between North Korea and the U.S. were slim. Our bilateral negotiations are between the U.S. and South Korea about our collective approach to the North, Campbell told reporters in Seoul. Sin said the five other parties to the nuclear talks cheated North Korea, accusing them of not implementing what they had agreed under a disarmament-for-aid deal. No more details were given in the Kyodo report. Sin was not available for comment Saturday. The North Korean mission to the U.N. declined to comment. North Korea quit the nuclear talks in April to protest a U.N. statement condemning a rocket launch. North Korea insisted it sent a satellite into orbit, while the U.S. and its allies said it was actually a long-range missile test. North Korea conducted its second nuclear test in May and a barrage of missile tests in July, drawing international condemnation and new U.N. sanctions. U.S. and Chinese officials are expected to discuss North Korea\'s nuclear programs and other regional security issues at a strategic dialogue next week in Washington. North Korea will be a significant topic, but obviously one among many, State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said Friday in Washington. The U.S. and North Korea engaged in a sharp war of words earlier this week over U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s recent comment likening the regime in Pyongyang to small children demanding attention. At a regional security conference in Thailand, Clinton also said the North has no friends left. North Korea\'s Foreign Ministry described her Thursday as a funny lady who sometimes looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping. 298','AP/NKReport: North Korea willing to hold talks with US AP By KWANG-TAE KIM Associated Press Sat Jul 25, 4:51 am ET SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has indicated its interest in holding direct talks with the United States, a news report said, after the two sides traded barbs over Pyongyang\'s nuclear weapons programs at a security forum. \"We are not against a dialogue. We are not against any negotiation for the issues of common concern,\" Japan\'s Kyodo news agency quoted North Korean ambassador to the United Nations Sin Son Ho as saying Friday. But the ambassador, speaking in New York, dismissed the possibility of a return to stalled nuclear negotiations involving the two Koreas, the U.S., Japan, China and Russia, saying \"the six-party talks are gone forever.\" The U.S. has offered to hold talks with the North within the six-nation process if it returns to the negotiating table and takes irreversible steps for denuclearization. Last weekend, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell indicated that the chances for direct talks between North Korea and the U.S. were slim. \"Our bilateral negotiations are between the U.S. and South Korea about our collective approach\" to the North, Campbell told reporters in Seoul. Sin said the five other parties to the nuclear talks \"cheated\" North Korea, accusing them of not implementing what they had agreed under a disarmament-for-aid deal. No more details were given in the Kyodo report. Sin was not available for comment Saturday. The North Korean mission to the U.N. declined to comment. North Korea quit the nuclear talks in April to protest a U.N. statement condemning a rocket launch. North Korea insisted it sent a satellite into orbit, while the U.S. and its allies said it was actually a long-range missile test. North Korea conducted its second nuclear test in May and a barrage of missile tests in July, drawing international condemnation and new U.N. sanctions. U.S. and Chinese officials are expected to discuss North Korea\'s nuclear programs and other regional security issues at a strategic dialogue next week in Washington. \"North Korea will be a significant topic, but obviously one among many,\" State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said Friday in Washington. The U.S. and North Korea engaged in a sharp war of words earlier this week over U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s recent comment likening the regime in Pyongyang to \"small children\" demanding attention. At a regional security conference in Thailand, Clinton also said the North \"has no friends left.\" North Korea\'s Foreign Ministry described her Thursday as \"a funny lady\" who sometimes \"looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping.\" 298'),(4.56594947282601,4.56594947282601,2500,'BBC_News',26,1,'2612 - C05764117.txt','Statement<preines pverveer <pvervee  pverveeq <pvervee Here is what we have come up with as agreed language from Bob, Eric, Mike, Melanne, Lissa and me. This can be used for the letter and for press guidance. Melanne will send a letter to the GOSL and perhaps the UN Permrep. We will ask the Post to release the letter to journalists in Colombo once it is received. I will schedule a press briefing at the Foreign Press Center early this week, which will attract a good number of Asian journalists, and make sure the question is asked so we can put it in proper context. We will have it for guidance in the Main State briefing if asked. PJ BEGIN TEXT Questions have been raised regarding remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on September 30 before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict. In her statement, she said that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries, including Sri Lanka. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations reported numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. This was the basis for the Secretary\'s statement. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were usedas tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. I\'m happy to have Melanne send it as letter to GOSL Ambassador and maybe UN Rep and only release to SL and related outlets. pverveer <pvervee We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ I like the idea of it being issued by someone else but I still want to see it. Let\'s close this out. \' \'pverveer','Statement<preines pverveer <pvervee ; pverveeq <pvervee Here is what we have come up with as agreed language from Bob, Eric, Mike, Melanne, Lissa and me. This can be used for the letter and for press guidance. Melanne will send a letter to the GOSL and perhaps the UN Permrep. We will ask the Post to release the letter to journalists in Colombo once it is received. I will schedule a press briefing at the Foreign Press Center early this week, which will attract a good number of Asian journalists, and make sure the question is asked so we can put it in proper context. We will have it for guidance in the Main State briefing if asked. PJ BEGIN TEXT Questions have been raised regarding remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on September 30 before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict. In her statement, she said that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries, including Sri Lanka. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations reported numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. This was the basis for the Secretary\'s statement. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were usedas tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. I\'m happy to have Melanne send it as letter to GOSL Ambassador and maybe UN Rep and only release to SL and related outlets. pverveer <pvervee We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ I like the idea of it being issued by someone else but I still want to see it. Let\'s close this out. \'; \'pverveer'),(4.56594947282601,4.56594947282601,2500,'BBC_News',26,1,'2697 - C05764282.txt','Ensuring Energy TransitionsH RC: FYI. This is my point. cdm Hi Cheryl, Thanks for your email. I am on a plane now ? headed back from Istambul. I have not has any time to address this. But I will certainly work on it shortly. And in fact am meeting with David this week to do so. But I also think it is essential to take into account the concerns of the Hill. In Jose\'s hearings and mine, the committee quite explicitly and directly said they expected us to play significant roles in energy. David should certainly have the lead role, as the secretary has said and as the legislation clearly spells out, but we also need to figure out how we can work together. And I am sure that can be done amicably under david\'s overall leadership in this area. But H should be consulted and talk to the SFRC before any changes are made to avoid any surprises and be sure they understand what is being done. And, of course, I want to be sure we bring in Jose on any discussions, since he has important interests in this. Regards, Bob Bob: I hope you are settling in ? looking forward to finding a moment to connect with you. I particularly want to make sure we follow-up on energy in your title and making sure lines are clear in that arena to avoid any dropped balls or missed opportunities. I wanted to flag one matter now because the Secretary has asked David Goldwyn during her look-ahead meeting regarding energy, to move forward on several energy security priorities ? including engaging with key producers like Brazil, Mexico, Angola and Nigeria as well as addressing energy security concerns with consumers like China and India. Given that E/EEB previously had the lead on energy matters before we had an International Energy Coordinator, I want to make sure you and he are properly and smoothly transitioning matters to him.','Ensuring Energy TransitionsH RC: FYI. This is my point. cdm Hi Cheryl, Thanks for your email. I am on a plane now ? headed back from Istambul. I have not has any time to address this. But I will certainly work on it shortly. And in fact am meeting with David this week to do so. But I also think it is essential to take into account the concerns of the Hill. In Jose\'s hearings and mine, the committee quite explicitly and directly said they expected us to play significant roles in energy. David should certainly have the lead role, as the secretary has said and as the legislation clearly spells out, but we also need to figure out how we can work together. And I am sure that can be done amicably under david\'s overall leadership in this area. But H should be consulted and talk to the SFRC before any changes are made to avoid any surprises and be sure they understand what is being done. And, of course, I want to be sure we bring in Jose on any discussions, since he has important interests in this. Regards, Bob Bob: I hope you are settling in ? looking forward to finding a moment to connect with you. I particularly want to make sure we follow-up on energy in your title and making sure lines are clear in that arena to avoid any dropped balls or missed opportunities. I wanted to flag one matter now because the Secretary has asked David Goldwyn during her look-ahead meeting regarding energy, to move forward on several energy security priorities ? including engaging with key producers like Brazil, Mexico, Angola and Nigeria as well as addressing energy security concerns with consumers like China and India. Given that E/EEB previously had the lead on energy matters before we had an International Energy Coordinator, I want to make sure you and he are properly and smoothly transitioning matters to him.'),(4.56594947282601,4.56594947282601,2500,'BBC_News',26,1,'2779 - C05764464.txt','Call Request: Senator Harkin for S - CDM PREVIEW ON WHAT HE MAY BE CALLING Call Request: Senator Harkin for S CDM PREVIEW ON WHAT HE MAY BE CALLING ABOUT. Call Request: Senator Harkin for SABOUT. Hrc also has background from last week. But this looks like an update. Tom He and I are meeting about staffing this week when he is in town. The Line\'s Melissa Lan, currently working on S Staff, alerted us that Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) wishes to speak to the Secretary. We will be able to reach Senator Harkin through his staffer (Lindsey) at 202 224 7301. We have alerted Ms. Abedin, who was calling as this email was being drafted. 1441','Call Request: Senator Harkin for S - CDM PREVIEW ON WHAT HE MAY BE CALLING Call Request: Senator Harkin for S CDM PREVIEW ON WHAT HE MAY BE CALLING ABOUT. Call Request: Senator Harkin for SABOUT. Hrc also has background from last week. But this looks like an update. Tom He and I are meeting about staffing this week when he is in town. The Line\'s Melissa Lan, currently working on S Staff, alerted us that Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) wishes to speak to the Secretary. We will be able to reach Senator Harkin through his staffer (Lindsey) at 202 224 7301. We have alerted Ms. Abedin, who was calling as this email was being drafted. 1441'),(4.56594947282601,4.56594947282601,2500,'BBC_News',26,1,'2993 - C05764842.txt','(Reuters) Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pact Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pactColleagues: Passing on this news item for your situational awareness. Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Egypt has delayed the signing of a deal to heal the rift between President Mahmoud Abbas\' Fatah movement and the rival Palestinian Islamist group Hamas because of new complications, an Egyptian official said on Friday. He cited the growing tension between Fatah and Hamas over the handling by Abbas of a U.N. report criticising the Israeli military offensive into Gaza in December and January. Cairo had slated a signing ceremony for October 25. The agreement would resolve nothing immediately but would outline steps to restore Palestinian unity. Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and Fatah dominates in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. The official told Reuters no new date was set for signing. Egypt saw it was better to delay until there is a suitable atmosphere, he said. Abbas admits his government erred in approving a U.N. decision in Geneva two weeks ago to delay action on the so-called Goldstone report, which is particularly critical of Israel for alleged war crimes during the Gaza offensive. He has reversed course and the issue was being reconsidered on Friday at a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, which Abbas requested. We are not going to let things collapse, said another Egyptian official of his country\'s lengthy mediation between the Palestinian factions which began over a year ago. We will wait until the dust settles and activate efforts again and I hope that will be very soon. The deal would postpone Palestinian presidential and parliamentarian elections until June 28, 2010. Fatah has signed it and this week Abbas announced that if Hamas did not sign he would go ahead with elections in January as called for by the constitution. It is unclear how Fatah would be able to hold a full election since Hamas has vowed to block voting in Gaza if the ballot was scheduled without its agreement.','(Reuters) Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pact Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pactColleagues: Passing on this news item for your situational awareness. Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Egypt has delayed the signing of a deal to heal the rift between President Mahmoud Abbas\' Fatah movement and the rival Palestinian Islamist group Hamas because of \"new complications\", an Egyptian official said on Friday. He cited the growing tension between Fatah and Hamas over the handling by Abbas of a U.N. report criticising the Israeli military offensive into Gaza in December and January. Cairo had slated a signing ceremony for October 25. The agreement would resolve nothing immediately but would outline steps to restore Palestinian unity. Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and Fatah dominates in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. The official told Reuters no new date was set for signing. \"Egypt saw it was better to delay until there is a suitable atmosphere,\" he said. Abbas admits his government erred in approving a U.N. decision in Geneva two weeks ago to delay action on the so-called Goldstone report, which is particularly critical of Israel for alleged war crimes during the Gaza offensive. He has reversed course and the issue was being reconsidered on Friday at a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, which Abbas requested. \"We are not going to let things collapse,\" said another Egyptian official of his country\'s lengthy mediation between the Palestinian factions which began over a year ago. \"We will wait until the dust settles and activate efforts again and I hope that will be very soon.\" The deal would postpone Palestinian presidential and parliamentarian elections until June 28, 2010. Fatah has signed it and this week Abbas announced that if Hamas did not sign he would go ahead with elections in January as called for by the constitution. It is unclear how Fatah would be able to hold a full election since Hamas has vowed to block voting in Gaza if the ballot was scheduled without its agreement.'),(4.56594947282601,4.56594947282601,2500,'BBC_News',26,1,'3024 - C05764892.txt','Guardian front page tomorrow also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen. But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable. Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time. He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution. In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. My sight is not at all deteriorating, he told NBC.','Guardian front page tomorrow; also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: \"I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen.\" But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: \"In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable.\" Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting \"the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time\". He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. \"I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution.\" In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. \"My sight is not at all deteriorating,\" he told NBC.'),(4.56594947282601,4.56594947282601,2500,'BBC_News',26,1,'3025 - C05764894.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars. Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of Dead Aid, the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\" Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of \"Dead Aid\", the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or'),(4.56594947282601,4.56594947282601,2500,'BBC_News',26,1,'3026 - C05764896.txt','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left the special relationship at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone, the source said. There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off. The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would spend all day Friday together. However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left \"the special relationship\" at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. \"It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone,\" the source said. \"There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off.\" The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would \"spend all day Friday together.\" However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.'),(4.56594947282601,4.56594947282601,2500,'BBC_News',26,1,'3029 - C05764903.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidOk. PIs print for me and review for CGI speech. Fyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World <http://www.philanthrocapitalism.net/> . The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week <http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.orgiournneetings/meeting_annual.asp?Section=OurMeetings&PageTitle=CGI%20An nual%20Meeting> may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dynkontent/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111602039.html> , fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars.','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidOk. PIs print for me and review for CGI speech. Fyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World <http://www.philanthrocapitalism.net/> . The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week <http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.orgiournneetings/meeting_annual.asp?Section=OurMeetings&PageTitle=CGI%20An nual%20Meeting> may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dynkontent/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111602039.html> , fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\"'),(4.56594947282601,4.56594947282601,2500,'BBC_News',26,1,'3058 - C05764944.txt','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"\"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.'),(4.56594947282601,4.56594947282601,2500,'BBC_News',26,1,'3061 - C05764951.txt','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,'),(4.56594947282601,4.56594947282601,2500,'BBC_News',26,1,'3177 - C05765228.txt','FYI: Charlie RoseI ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid','FYI: Charlie RoseI ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid'),(4.56594947282601,4.56594947282601,2500,'BBC_News',26,1,'3557 - C05766239.txt','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing a short political declaration of some sort, but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an operational accord -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try, said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try. Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing \"a short political declaration of some sort,\" but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an \"operational accord\" -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. \"We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try,\" said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. \"At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try.\" Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'BBC_Radio_5_Live',1,1,'2019 - C05762642.txt','BBC: Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay IraqisFyi B6 Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay Iraqis Investigating reports of the murder and torture of gay men in Iraq, Ashley Byrne found that some gays found Saddam Hussein\'s dictatorship preferable to the threat of violence they face today. Some readers will find parts of his report disturbing. There has been so much news of death and destruction from Iraq that the position of sexual minorities is rarely touched on in the mainstream media. But stories of torture and murder of gay Iraqis, particularly men, have been emerging in the gay press for several years. Investigating these stories for a BBC Radio 5 Live documentary, Gay Life After Saddam, I\'ve heard a range of views about the deteriorating conditions for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people. Some say the violence has intensified in the past few months. Others say killings run into the hundreds and have been going on since 2003. What is clear, and confirmed by separate evidence from various human rights groups, is that some gay men have been subjected to appalling violent abuse. One young Iraqi, Amil (not his real name) recalled the death of a friend: They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb, it was awful. Another man (who wished to remain anonymous) revealed to Scott Long from the New York-based Human Rights Watch, how his partner was kidnapped and killed. It was late one night when four armed men came to take my boyfriend from his parents\' house. L  They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb Amil, a gay Iraqi They were masked and dressed in black. We found his body the next day dumped in the garbage, his throat cut out, his genitals cut off. 82','BBC: Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay IraqisFyi B6 Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay Iraqis Investigating reports of the murder and torture of gay men in Iraq, Ashley Byrne found that some gays found Saddam Hussein\'s dictatorship preferable to the threat of violence they face today. Some readers will find parts of his report disturbing. There has been so much news of death and destruction from Iraq that the position of sexual minorities is rarely touched on in the mainstream media. But stories of torture and murder of gay Iraqis, particularly men, have been emerging in the gay press for several years. Investigating these stories for a BBC Radio 5 Live documentary, Gay Life After Saddam, I\'ve heard a range of views about the deteriorating conditions for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people. Some say the violence has intensified in the past few months. Others say killings run into the hundreds and have been going on since 2003. What is clear, and confirmed by separate evidence from various human rights groups, is that some gay men have been subjected to appalling violent abuse. One young Iraqi, Amil (not his real name) recalled the death of a friend: \"They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb, it was awful.\" Another man (who wished to remain anonymous) revealed to Scott Long from the New York-based Human Rights Watch, how his partner was kidnapped and killed. \"It was late one night when four armed men came to take my boyfriend from his parents\' house. L \" They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb\" Amil, a gay Iraqi \"They were masked and dressed in black. \"We found his body the next day dumped in the garbage, his throat cut out, his genitals cut off.\" 82'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'BBC_Trust',1,1,'1066 - C05760303.txt','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a contract with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of top slicing the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies. There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. This was done for News International, a Tory insider said yesterday. Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened. In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the abysmal record of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its total failure to stop the BBC buying the Lonely','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a \"contract\" with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of \"top slicing\" the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies \"focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies\". There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. \"This was done for News International,\" a Tory insider said yesterday. \"Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened.\" In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the \"abysmal record\" of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its \"total failure\" to stop the BBC buying the Lonely'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Beacon_Theatre_(New_York_City)',1,1,'3304 - C05765813.txt','Mini Schedule 9/11/098:00 am BREAKFAST w/SENATORS MCCAIN, LIEBERMAN AND COLLINS 9:00 am James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 9:00 am DROP-BY MEETING w/SE MITCHELL 9:15 am S Conference Room 9:30 am MEETING w/LT. GENERAL PAUL SELVA (JCS) 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:55 am MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR TERRENCE LEE BARNICH, 10:30 am George C. Marshall Auditorium 10:50 am BRIEFING w/CHRISTOPHER HILL U.S. AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ 11:50 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 11:50 am DROP-BY w/CAMBODIAN PARLIMENTARIAN MU SOCHUA 11:55 am Secretary\'s Office *Official photo. 11:55 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:00 pm ARRIVE White House 12:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE MEETING w/RAHM EMMANUEL 12:45 pm COS Office, West Wing 1:00 pm SUNDAY MEETING PREP 2:45 pm White House Situation Room 2:50 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 2:55 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:00 pm WOMEN\'S FUND MEETING 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:40 pm DEPART State Department *En route Andrews AFB 4:05 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 4:15 pm DEPART Andrews AFB via Air Force Aircraft Tail ilTbd *En route New York, NY 5:05 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 5:10 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport *En route Beacon Theater 5:55 pm ARRIVE Beacon Theater 6:00 pm KEYNOTE REMARKS AT THE SEPTEMBER 116 NATIONAL 6:45 pm DAY OF SERVICE COMMEMORATION Beacon Theater 6:50 pm DEPART Beacon Theater *En route Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:10 pm ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:15 pm THE ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE\'S FOUR FREEDOMS AWARD 9:00 pm CEREMONY AND GALA DINNER Grand Ballroom, Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:05 pm DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 9/11/098:00 am BREAKFAST w/SENATORS MCCAIN, LIEBERMAN AND COLLINS 9:00 am James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 9:00 am DROP-BY MEETING w/SE MITCHELL 9:15 am S Conference Room 9:30 am MEETING w/LT. GENERAL PAUL SELVA (JCS) 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:55 am MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR TERRENCE LEE BARNICH, 10:30 am George C. Marshall Auditorium 10:50 am BRIEFING w/CHRISTOPHER HILL U.S. AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ 11:50 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 11:50 am DROP-BY w/CAMBODIAN PARLIMENTARIAN MU SOCHUA 11:55 am Secretary\'s Office *Official photo. 11:55 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:00 pm ARRIVE White House 12:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE MEETING w/RAHM EMMANUEL 12:45 pm COS Office, West Wing 1:00 pm SUNDAY MEETING PREP 2:45 pm White House Situation Room 2:50 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 2:55 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:00 pm WOMEN\'S FUND MEETING 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:40 pm DEPART State Department *En route Andrews AFB 4:05 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 4:15 pm DEPART Andrews AFB via Air Force Aircraft Tail ilTbd *En route New York, NY 5:05 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 5:10 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport *En route Beacon Theater 5:55 pm ARRIVE Beacon Theater 6:00 pm KEYNOTE REMARKS AT THE SEPTEMBER 116 NATIONAL 6:45 pm DAY OF SERVICE COMMEMORATION Beacon Theater 6:50 pm DEPART Beacon Theater *En route Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:10 pm ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:15 pm THE ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE\'S FOUR FREEDOMS AWARD 9:00 pm CEREMONY AND GALA DINNER Grand Ballroom, Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:05 pm DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route Private Residence ###'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Beatification',1,1,'2141 - C05762814.txt','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911 this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said we told the scholars not to rush this project. I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, have you collected the material? He said yes. I asked, external sources? He','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering; there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years; Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out; if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself; its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that; then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms; Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911; this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said \"we told the scholars not to rush this project\". I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, \"have you collected the material?\" He said yes. I asked, \"external sources?\" He'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Because_of_You_(Kelly_Clarkson_song)',2,1,'1806 - C05761921.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State 62,?? ? r Fobs for Everyonefixed. speaking with Paul - just blind copied you on something re: global health. otherwise, rest will keep. cdm -fir ? hj lore ours of productivity at State Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CIO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our corporate IT but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate','624,000 more hours of productivity at State 62,?? ? r Fobs for Everyonefixed. speaking with Paul - just blind copied you on something re: global health. otherwise, rest will keep. cdm -fir ? hj lore ours of productivity at State Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CIO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our \"corporate IT\" but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Because_of_You_(Kelly_Clarkson_song)',2,1,'1809 - C05761924.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 yes I have some ideas we can discuss tomorrow. Can you stay until 7 if we need the time? B5 B6 cdm B5 B5 B6 B6 B5 B6 Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our corporate IT but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 yes I have some ideas we can discuss tomorrow. Can you stay until 7 if we need the time? B5 B6 cdm B5 B5 B6 B6 B5 B6 Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our \"corporate IT\" but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Because_of_You_(Ne-Yo_album)',1,1,'2864 - C05764609.txt','Nalbandian statement/S CallsPhil wanted you to see before your turkish call. Nalbandian statement: The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants. Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent meetings of Aliyev-Medvedev-Sargsian. We are much closer to a Karabakh solution. Without that issue being resolved, it is impossible for our side to take this step. Armenia must free itself of being led by the diaspora. Armenia doesn\'t get any benefit from the diaspora. The diaspora scores points by using Armenia. That\'s what it does. The diaspora in the U.S. and France does this.','Nalbandian statement/S CallsPhil wanted you to see before your turkish call. Nalbandian statement: \"The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants.\" Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: \"Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent meetings of Aliyev-Medvedev-Sargsian. We are much closer to a Karabakh solution. Without that issue being resolved, it is impossible for our side to take this step. Armenia must free itself of being led by the diaspora. Armenia doesn\'t get any benefit from the diaspora. The diaspora scores points by using Armenia. That\'s what it does. The diaspora in the U.S. and France does this.\"'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Because_of_You_(Ne-Yo_song)',1,1,'1804 - C05761919.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneCheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative ? it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CIO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our corporate IT but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec,','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneCheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative ? it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CIO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our \"corporate IT\" but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec,'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Before_Tomorrow',2,1,'2500 - C05763896.txt','AngelaJim just called me. Angela has some thing you need to see before tomorrow that she cannot leave. She\'s scheduled to be there at 10. Marina knows. 296','AngelaJim just called me. Angela has some thing you need to see before tomorrow that she cannot leave. She\'s scheduled to be there at 10. Marina knows. 296'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Before_Tomorrow',2,1,'2501 - C05763897.txt','AngelaPhilippe got final edits You will have no later than 11:30 I still don\'t have my MTP briefing. Jim just called me. Angela has some thing you need to see before tomorrow that she cannot leave. She\'s scheduled to be there at 10. Marina knows. 297','AngelaPhilippe got final edits You will have no later than 11:30 I still don\'t have my MTP briefing. Jim just called me. Angela has some thing you need to see before tomorrow that she cannot leave. She\'s scheduled to be there at 10. Marina knows. 297'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Beginning_of_human_personhood',2,1,'2550 - C05764001.txt','Kenyapvervee Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that life begins at conception. The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that if Kenya knows the world is watching they may be more careful in how they proceed. Of course we would be happy to help you in any way if you decide you want to do something on this while you are there. There is also a Congressional delegation going to Kenya the week of August 8th and we are working on them to have a side meeting on this issue as well. As always, thank you so much for all you do. We are all so grateful that you are there! All best, Laurie Laurie Rubiner','Kenyapvervee Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that \"life begins at conception\". The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that if Kenya knows the world is watching they may be more careful in how they proceed. Of course we would be happy to help you in any way if you decide you want to do something on this while you are there. There is also a Congressional delegation going to Kenya the week of August 8th and we are working on them to have a side meeting on this issue as well. As always, thank you so much for all you do. We are all so grateful that you are there! All best, Laurie Laurie Rubiner'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Beginning_of_human_personhood',2,1,'2554 - C05764008.txt','KenyaLaurie ? She isn\'t doing any specific health or womens events in Kenya but I\'ve also shared your email with policy team at state and embassy staff in Nairobi helping to plan the trip to see if there is any way to address this. pverveer Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that life begins at conception. The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that 348','KenyaLaurie ? She isn\'t doing any specific health or womens events in Kenya but I\'ve also shared your email with policy team at state and embassy staff in Nairobi helping to plan the trip to see if there is any way to address this. pverveer Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that \"life begins at conception\". The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that 348'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Beijing',13,1,'1008 - C05760217.txt','Bravo!Back Tuesday Speaking at UNESCO Monday with the new director on the unfinished Beijing agenda called to say she wants to give us several million dollars to subsidize a fund to give an annual award for innovation in empowering women that would be a rockefeller-State partnership. It would have a selection comm and we\'d have to run all the traps, but this could be huge. We could name after you if L would allow. I have to work oin this when I get back. Many miles to go, but thx so much. Will you be back next week? What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you walked the walk over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile','Bravo!Back Tuesday Speaking at UNESCO Monday with the new director on the unfinished Beijing agenda called to say she wants to give us several million dollars to subsidize a fund to give an annual award for innovation in empowering women that would be a rockefeller-State partnership. It would have a selection comm and we\'d have to run all the traps, but this could be huge. We could name after you if L would allow. I have to work oin this when I get back. Many miles to go, but thx so much. Will you be back next week? What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you \"walked the walk\" over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Beijing',13,1,'1474 - C05761222.txt','NYT EditorialAnd also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do some deep soul-searching and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.','NYT EditorialAnd also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal; that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do \"some deep soul-searching\" and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but \"there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.\"'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Beijing',13,1,'1783 - C05761885.txt','Tiananmen statementSee below. cdm Given your meeting in March with NGOs working on human rights in China, I thought you might be interested in this very positive reaction from Human Rights Watch on the Secretary\'s Tiananmen statement. Karen Susan, Susan, Many thanks for the Tiananmen statement, which hit all they key points, and went a long way towards resolving any lingering ambiguity from the Secretary\'s February comments. We believe it remains crucial to make such statements every year-or until such time as the Chinese government allows for real resolution. We know these statements cause a certain amoint of diplomatic rancor, but we hope that the comfort and courage they give people also remain part of your calculations. May I trouble one of you to forward this message to Steve and Dan in Beijing, and to Carlos in DC? And please do feel free to share it with anyone else involved in the statement. Cheers, Sophie','Tiananmen statementSee below. cdm Given your meeting in March with NGOs working on human rights in China, I thought you might be interested in this very positive reaction from Human Rights Watch on the Secretary\'s Tiananmen statement. Karen Susan, Susan, Many thanks for the Tiananmen statement, which hit all they key points, and went a long way towards resolving any lingering ambiguity from the Secretary\'s February comments. We believe it remains crucial to make such statements every year-or until such time as the Chinese government allows for real resolution. We know these statements cause a certain amoint of diplomatic rancor, but we hope that the comfort and courage they give people also remain part of your calculations. May I trouble one of you to forward this message to Steve and Dan in Beijing, and to Carlos in DC? And please do feel free to share it with anyone else involved in the statement. Cheers, Sophie'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Beijing',13,1,'1815 - C05761932.txt','1 page trip report from china, korea, and rome 1 page trip reportThere are lots of longer cables out of this trip, but these are my dominant impressions. B6 Trip Report: Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Rome Anne-Marie Slaughter Shanghai: I was driven around the expo site and saw how far advanced the Chinese pavilion is, also the Canadian and Brazilian pavilions that are facing and adjacent to us, and many spectacular European pavilions. In addition to the overwhelming size and grandeur of the expo site as a whole ? it will be like the New York World\'s Fair on steroids ? what struck me is that we must also hold up our end with the many visitors who will be coming from the Americas. The video of the history of world expositions that plays in the Shanghai exposition building and will help open the expo itself is a visual of rising American power ? repeated expos in the 19th and 20th centuries in New York, Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco and other American cities. Expos are the soft power Olympics and hence a key part of smart power we should be willing to ask Congress for money and consider it extremely well spent in terms of building American power in the world ? and cheap at the price. I also had several meals and meetings with members of what I am coming to think of as the American diaspora ? talented and entrepreneurial Chinese-Americans and Chinese raised/educated in America who have come back to China to live on the economic frontier ? and who are spreading American values with them. They gave a very optimistic picture of the Chinese economy. Beijing: I had dinner with new media figures In my official meetings on the S&ED we made real progress, getting the Chinese to agree to a closed meeting just with the four principals and getting them to agree to consider a model of a joint statement that we will now provide I made very clear that a joint statement was critical to getting results. Later in the day we had a breakthrough with the Deputy Minister of Commerce, who agreed to working level meetings and concrete bottom-up joint projects on development assistance. His staff agreed to meet w/ the AID person at our embassy for the first time ? as the embassy said, clearly the Chinese have decided to move forward w/ us on multiple fronts. in','1 page trip report from china, korea, and rome 1 page trip reportThere are lots of longer cables out of this trip, but these are my dominant impressions. B6 Trip Report: Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Rome Anne-Marie Slaughter Shanghai: I was driven around the expo site and saw how far advanced the Chinese pavilion is, also the Canadian and Brazilian pavilions that are facing and adjacent to us, and many spectacular European pavilions. In addition to the overwhelming size and grandeur of the expo site as a whole ? it will be like the New York World\'s Fair on steroids ? what struck me is that we must also hold up our end with the many visitors who will be coming from the Americas. The video of the history of world expositions that plays in the Shanghai exposition building and will help open the expo itself is a visual of rising American power ? repeated expos in the 19th and 20th centuries in New York, Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco and other American cities. Expos are the soft power Olympics and hence a key part of smart power; we should be willing to ask Congress for money and consider it extremely well spent in terms of building American power in the world ? and cheap at the price. I also had several meals and meetings with members of what I am coming to think of as \"the American diaspora\" ? talented and entrepreneurial Chinese-Americans and Chinese raised/educated in America who have come back to China to live on the economic frontier ? and who are spreading American values with them. They gave a very optimistic picture of the Chinese economy. Beijing: I had dinner with \"new media figures\" In my official meetings on the S&ED we made real progress, getting the Chinese to agree to a closed meeting just with the four principals and getting them to agree to consider a model of a joint statement that we will now provide; I made very clear that a joint statement was critical to getting results. Later in the day we had a breakthrough with the Deputy Minister of Commerce, who agreed to working level meetings and concrete \"bottom-up\" joint projects on development assistance. His staff agreed to meet w/ the AID person at our embassy for the first time ? as the embassy said, clearly the Chinese have decided to move forward w/ us on multiple fronts. in'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Beijing',13,1,'2990 - C05764833.txt','Bravo!Back Tuesday Speaking at UNESCO Monday with the new director on the unfinished Beijing agenda called to say she wants to give us several million dollars to subsidize a fund to give an annual award for innovation in empowering women that would be a rockefeller-State partnership. It would have a selection comm and we\'d have to run all the traps, but this could be huge. We could name after you if L would allow. I have to work oin this when I get back. Many miles to go, but thx so much. Will you be back next week? What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you walked the walk over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile','Bravo!Back Tuesday Speaking at UNESCO Monday with the new director on the unfinished Beijing agenda called to say she wants to give us several million dollars to subsidize a fund to give an annual award for innovation in empowering women that would be a rockefeller-State partnership. It would have a selection comm and we\'d have to run all the traps, but this could be huge. We could name after you if L would allow. I have to work oin this when I get back. Many miles to go, but thx so much. Will you be back next week? What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you \"walked the walk\" over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Beijing',13,1,'3068 - C05764964.txt','Women\'s eventsI have been trying, but the first feedback I got was maybe he should meet with Cheryl, et al. Frankly, he is following up on his last conversation with you so we should just all get together with you. I will get with Lona today. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov PIs work out a time for us to meet w him. I\'ve had wonderfully constructive conversations with him and we\'ve got, what we both think is a terrific plan, but he really needs to present it to you. Once we have your feedback, we can move on all of this. It\'s all very exciting and he\'s the best. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Doug--I\'d like to discuss when you are here for Capricia\'s swearing in. I\'m copying Lona and Melanne so they can schedule. All the best, H Hil Hope you all are getting some R&R as the summer wanes. Your Africa trip has generated a lot of visibility and momentum on women\'s issues. I wanted to follow up on an idea we discussed, when we met a few months ago, for raising the profile of women\'s issues and creating a unique platform for you in the U.S. You may recall that Melanne and I were developing ideas for holding events to connect people working on women\'s issues around the world, and to raise the visibility of the issues in the US. Whitney Williams has joined us to flesh out a vision for a series of conferences that would bring together policymakers and experts from the field with women you have met around the world - and people at the grassroots level in this country. Each conference would be followed by a special event featuring musical, cultural and culinary celebrities (yep, celebrity chefs) from the U.S. and other countries to generate visibility online and in the entertainment media, which would reach a lot more people than the policy conference alone. These events would create connections among people who often work in isolation, and generate ideas for improving policies and practices. They\'d also inspire and engage a whole new generation to get involved in global women\'s issues. This approach ? bringing together policy, grassroots and entertainment aspects ? isn\'t being done by anyone else in the development space. It would be a great way to raise the visibility of the issues, and your work on them, here at home. We could put on several over the next year, with one on the 15th Anniversary of your UN speech in Beijing.','Women\'s eventsI have been trying, but the first feedback I got was maybe he should meet with Cheryl, et al. Frankly, he is following up on his last conversation with you so we should just all get together with you. I will get with Lona today. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov PIs work out a time for us to meet w him. I\'ve had wonderfully constructive conversations with him and we\'ve got, what we both think is a terrific plan, but he really needs to present it to you. Once we have your feedback, we can move on all of this. It\'s all very exciting and he\'s the best. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Doug--I\'d like to discuss when you are here for Capricia\'s swearing in. I\'m copying Lona and Melanne so they can schedule. All the best, H Hil Hope you all are getting some R&R as the summer wanes. Your Africa trip has generated a lot of visibility and momentum on women\'s issues. I wanted to follow up on an idea we discussed, when we met a few months ago, for raising the profile of women\'s issues and creating a unique platform for you in the U.S. You may recall that Melanne and I were developing ideas for holding events to connect people working on women\'s issues around the world, and to raise the visibility of the issues in the US. Whitney Williams has joined us to flesh out a vision for a series of conferences that would bring together policymakers and experts from the field with women you have met around the world - and people at the grassroots level in this country. Each conference would be followed by a special event featuring musical, cultural and culinary celebrities (yep, celebrity chefs) from the U.S. and other countries to generate visibility online and in the entertainment media, which would reach a lot more people than the policy conference alone. These events would create connections among people who often work in isolation, and generate ideas for improving policies and practices. They\'d also inspire and engage a whole new generation to get involved in global women\'s issues. This approach ? bringing together policy, grassroots and entertainment aspects ? isn\'t being done by anyone else in the development space. It would be a great way to raise the visibility of the issues, and your work on them, here at home. We could put on several over the next year, with one on the 15th Anniversary of your UN speech in Beijing.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Beijing',13,1,'3155 - C05765149.txt','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset, says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'. The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset,\" says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. \"When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'.\" The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Beijing',13,1,'3159 - C05765156.txt','Ed Luce article> Nice! > Finally a decent article > Go Yanks > Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China > By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing > Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 > Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed > to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, > clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack > Obama\'s state visit to China next week.','Ed Luce article> Nice! > Finally a decent article > Go Yanks > Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China > By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing > Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 > Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed > to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, > clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack > Obama\'s state visit to China next week.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Beijing',13,1,'3273 - C05765761.txt','FYI: Les Gelb: Amateur Hour at the White Househttp://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to throw its weight around. What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make demands on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect deliverables on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.','FYI: Les Gelb: \"Amateur Hour at the White House\"http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to \"throw its weight around.\" What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make \"demands\" on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect \"deliverables\" on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Beijing',13,1,'3471 - C05766084.txt','NYT EditorialBy the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do some deep soul-searching and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.','NYT EditorialBy the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do \"some deep soul-searching\" and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but \"there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.\"'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Beijing',13,1,'3478 - C05766092.txt','NYT EditorialDo you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do some deep soul-searching and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass. China has also been demanding that rich nations contribute hundreds of millions of dollars a year to help poor countries address the threat of climate change. Again Mr. Stern was blunt. Washington is prepared to help those who need it, but given China\'s huge reserves and revved-up economy, he said he could not envision public funds, certainly not from the United States, going to China. The most positive development has been a pledge by the European Union to contribute $10.5 billion over the next three years to help poorer countries deal with climate change. The United States has said that it will make a contribution but has not said how big it will be.','NYT EditorialDo you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do \"some deep soul-searching\" and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but \"there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.\" China has also been demanding that rich nations contribute hundreds of millions of dollars a year to help poor countries address the threat of climate change. Again Mr. Stern was blunt. Washington is prepared to help those who need it, but given China\'s huge reserves and revved-up economy, he said he could not envision \"public funds, certainly not from the United States, going to China.\" The most positive development has been a pledge by the European Union to contribute $10.5 billion over the next three years to help poorer countries deal with climate change. The United States has said that it will make a contribution but has not said how big it will be.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Beijing',13,1,'3573 - C05766276.txt','Wash. Post. today re Palau & UighursJake, Want to make sure you saw the front page story below. It\'s really about the tragedy of brothers wrongfully detained at Guantanamo but it makes clear that Palau is doing the U.S. a great service and has been more courageous in this regard than most of the world (although Palau is in many ways more vulnerable to China): The Secretary complimenting Pres. Toribiong re this was a good move right after Alcy upset the Palauans (as you feared) in a meeting I will give you a confidential report on separately. Jeff 2 Brothers\' Grim Tale Of Loyalty And Limbo To Leave Guantanamo Means Abandoning Family By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, September 28, 2009 Bahtiyar Mahnut, a detainee at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, learned a few weeks ago that the Pacific island nation of Palau had invited him to settle there. It should have been cause for celebration, especially for a man who desperately wants to be free. But, to the surprise of his attorneys, Bahtiyar has turned down the offer. He wishes to remain a prisoner, they say, so he can look after his older brother, a fellow detainee. The brothers\' saga, as related by their attorneys and military records, could transpire only in the context of Guantanamo Bay and comes at a critical juncture for the Obama administration, which is struggling to meet a Jan. 22 deadline to shutter the 223-detainee prison. Their circumstances also highlight the diplomatic difficulties facing the U.S. government as it tries to find places to send prisoners not destined for terrorism trials in the United States. The brothers are Uighurs, residents of China who are considered separatists by Beijing but are not enemies of the United States. The brothers were picked up separately in Afghanistan and Pakistan soon after the United States launched attacks against al-Qaeda and the Taliban in retaliation for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Since at least 2003, the U.S. government has tried to find homes for the brothers and 20 other captured Uighurs. Five went to Albania in 2006 four were sent to Bermuda in June. At one point, U.S. officials were considering the possibility of resettling Uighurs in the D.C. region, but that plan was scuttled under political pressure. Most countries have been reluctant to accept Uighurs and risk angering China. In recent weeks, however, Palau has agreed to accept 12 of the 13 remaining Uighurs, according to the Justice Department. The only detainee not invited by Palau was Bahtiyar\'s older brother, Arkin Mahmud, 45, who has developed mental health problems that are apparently too serious to be treated in the sparsely populated country, said his attorney, Elizabeth Gilson. To make matters worse, according to Gilson and military records, Arkin is a prisoner only because he went searching for Bahtiyar after the younger brother left their homeland eight years ago.','Wash. Post. today re Palau & UighursJake, Want to make sure you saw the front page story below. It\'s really about the tragedy of brothers wrongfully detained at Guantanamo but it makes clear that Palau is doing the U.S. a great service and has been more courageous in this regard than most of the world (although Palau is in many ways more vulnerable to China): The Secretary complimenting Pres. Toribiong re this was a good move right after Alcy upset the Palauans (as you feared) in a meeting I will give you a confidential report on separately. Jeff 2 Brothers\' Grim Tale Of Loyalty And Limbo To Leave Guantanamo Means Abandoning Family By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, September 28, 2009 Bahtiyar Mahnut, a detainee at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, learned a few weeks ago that the Pacific island nation of Palau had invited him to settle there. It should have been cause for celebration, especially for a man who desperately wants to be free. But, to the surprise of his attorneys, Bahtiyar has turned down the offer. He wishes to remain a prisoner, they say, so he can look after his older brother, a fellow detainee. The brothers\' saga, as related by their attorneys and military records, could transpire only in the context of Guantanamo Bay and comes at a critical juncture for the Obama administration, which is struggling to meet a Jan. 22 deadline to shutter the 223-detainee prison. Their circumstances also highlight the diplomatic difficulties facing the U.S. government as it tries to find places to send prisoners not destined for terrorism trials in the United States. The brothers are Uighurs, residents of China who are considered separatists by Beijing but are not enemies of the United States. The brothers were picked up separately in Afghanistan and Pakistan soon after the United States launched attacks against al-Qaeda and the Taliban in retaliation for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Since at least 2003, the U.S. government has tried to find homes for the brothers and 20 other captured Uighurs. Five went to Albania in 2006; four were sent to Bermuda in June. At one point, U.S. officials were considering the possibility of resettling Uighurs in the D.C. region, but that plan was scuttled under political pressure. Most countries have been reluctant to accept Uighurs and risk angering China. In recent weeks, however, Palau has agreed to accept 12 of the 13 remaining Uighurs, according to the Justice Department. The only detainee not invited by Palau was Bahtiyar\'s older brother, Arkin Mahmud, 45, who has developed mental health problems that are apparently too serious to be treated in the sparsely populated country, said his attorney, Elizabeth Gilson. To make matters worse, according to Gilson and military records, Arkin is a prisoner only because he went searching for Bahtiyar after the younger brother left their homeland eight years ago.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Beijing',13,1,'3673 - C05766524.txt','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had hijacked negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of hijacking efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked, he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a hijacker. Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme, she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing. The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests, Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited. China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions, said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo, wrote Li.','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had \"hijacked\" negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of \"hijacking\" efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. \"We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked,\" he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a \"hijacker.\" Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. \"The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme,\" she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. \"Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing.\" The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. \"Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests,\" Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. \"The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited.\" China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. \"Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions,\" said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. \"Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo,\" wrote Li.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Being_with_You_(song)',3,1,'1914 - C05762439.txt','Aw shucksHillary, Is it true that Holbrooke tripped you? Just kidding. Get better fast, we need you running around. Good being with you the other evening. cp','Aw shucksHillary, Is it true that Holbrooke tripped you? Just kidding. Get better fast, we need you running around. Good being with you the other evening. cp'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Being_with_You_(song)',3,1,'3647 - C05766463.txt','IG report press coverageMaura: This has really been great work. Thanks for keeping everyone focused and organized and together during the storm, especially after Miller left, and for providing the leadership to start implementing the changes before the report was done to create such a good outcome. In short ? thanks for stepping up and being you. Help is on the way though she likely won\'t be confirmed for a bit but you\'ve done such a great job as Acting through this process that it will be a piece of cake to stand on your head until the A/S arrives. cdm I am happy to report that thus far the press on the IG report has been as good as I could have hoped. Last night CNN.com and two PA papers (Phili Inquirer and Times Tribune) did quick same day stories. CNN.com did a surprisingly mild piece and used an old 1 3.1 quote. Today the AP ran a story after interviewing me and it turned out well ?focus on importance of the program, steps we have/will take, and acknowledgement that problems needed fixing. Sen. Casey also put out a press release giving the Department credit for taking action adding that more action is needed and he is encouraged by the new leadership of U/S McHale (that made me a little sad dog, but not enough to dampen my huge relief that this is so boring to everyone!). State Dept IG: Exchange programs need closer watch Oct 23 04:27 PM US/Eastern By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Writer SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) - The nation\'s foreign exchange student programs need better federal oversight, the State Department\'s internal watchdog concludes in a new report following a scandal in which students were placed in shoddy homes in Pennsylvania. Acting Inspector General Harold Geisel said in the report, released this week, the department\'s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has largely abdicated its responsibility to ensure the well-being of thousands of exchange students who come to the United States each year. Instead, the sponsoring organizations themselves have been left to monitor their own programs and self-report problems to federal regulators, the report said. There are insufficient dedicated resources at ECA to conduct effective oversight of youth exchange programs, the report said.','IG report press coverageMaura: This has really been great work. Thanks for keeping everyone focused and organized and together during the storm, especially after Miller left, and for providing the leadership to start implementing the changes before the report was done to create such a good outcome. In short ? thanks for stepping up and being you. Help is on the way though she likely won\'t be confirmed for a bit but you\'ve done such a great job as Acting through this process that it will be a piece of cake to stand on your head until the A/S arrives. cdm I am happy to report that thus far the press on the IG report has been as good as I could have hoped. Last night CNN.com and two PA papers (Phili Inquirer and Times Tribune) did quick same day stories. CNN.com did a surprisingly mild piece and used an old 1 3.1 quote. Today the AP ran a story after interviewing me and it turned out well ?focus on importance of the program, steps we have/will take, and acknowledgement that problems needed fixing. Sen. Casey also put out a press release giving the Department credit for taking action adding that more action is needed and he is encouraged \"by the new leadership of U/S McHale\" (that made me a little sad dog, but not enough to dampen my huge relief that this is so boring to everyone!). State Dept IG: Exchange programs need closer watch Oct 23 04:27 PM US/Eastern By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Writer SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) - The nation\'s foreign exchange student programs need better federal oversight, the State Department\'s internal watchdog concludes in a new report following a scandal in which students were placed in shoddy homes in Pennsylvania. Acting Inspector General Harold Geisel said in the report, released this week, the department\'s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has largely abdicated its responsibility to ensure the well-being of thousands of exchange students who come to the United States each year. Instead, the sponsoring organizations themselves have been left to monitor their own programs and self-report problems to federal regulators, the report said. \"There are insufficient dedicated resources at ECA to conduct effective oversight of youth exchange programs,\" the report said.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Being_with_You_(song)',3,1,'3697 - C05766568.txt','IG report press coverageThat is great news about the A/S. I am so grateful for having had this opportunity. It has been a formative experience. Thank you for having such faith in me. Maura: This has really been great work. Thanks for keeping everyone focused and organized and together during the storm, especially after Miller left, and for providing the leadership to start implementing the changes before the report was done to create such a good outcome. In short ? thanks for stepping up and being you. Help is on the way though she likely won\'t be confirmed for a bit but you\'ve done such a great job as Acting through this process that it will be a piece of cake to stand on your head until the A/S arrives. cdm I am happy to report that thus far the press on the IG report has been as good as I could have hoped. Last night CNN.com and two PA papers (Phili Inquirer and Times Tribune) did quick same day stories. CNN.com did a surprisingly mild piece and used an old Pi quote. Today the AP ran a story after interviewing me and it turned out well ?focus on importance of the program, steps we have/will take, and acknowledgement that problems needed fixing. Sen. Casey also put out a press release giving the Department credit for taking action adding that more action is needed and he is encouraged by the new leadership of U/S McHale (that made me a little sad dog, but not enough to dampen my huge relief that this is so boring to everyone!). State Dept IG: Exchange programs need closer watch Oct 23 04:27 PM US/Eastern','IG report press coverageThat is great news about the A/S. I am so grateful for having had this opportunity. It has been a formative experience. Thank you for having such faith in me. Maura: This has really been great work. Thanks for keeping everyone focused and organized and together during the storm, especially after Miller left, and for providing the leadership to start implementing the changes before the report was done to create such a good outcome. In short ? thanks for stepping up and being you. Help is on the way though she likely won\'t be confirmed for a bit but you\'ve done such a great job as Acting through this process that it will be a piece of cake to stand on your head until the A/S arrives. cdm I am happy to report that thus far the press on the IG report has been as good as I could have hoped. Last night CNN.com and two PA papers (Phili Inquirer and Times Tribune) did quick same day stories. CNN.com did a surprisingly mild piece and used an old Pi quote. Today the AP ran a story after interviewing me and it turned out well ?focus on importance of the program, steps we have/will take, and acknowledgement that problems needed fixing. Sen. Casey also put out a press release giving the Department credit for taking action adding that more action is needed and he is encouraged \"by the new leadership of U/S McHale\" (that made me a little sad dog, but not enough to dampen my huge relief that this is so boring to everyone!). State Dept IG: Exchange programs need closer watch Oct 23 04:27 PM US/Eastern'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Beirut',3,1,'181 - C05739774.txt','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Beirut',3,1,'218 - C05739815.txt','Feltman tidbitsPlease very hold dose but a few tidbits from meeting one on one with Jeff: ?Sahel/ Mali- will call for Envoy but not yet have named. Mandate for envoy will be 1) put meat on strategy bones to include political, security, development, humanitarian, human rights 2) make sure UN is implementing throughout all agencies 3 mediation in Mali. --Syria - LB believes key is putting together transitional government Grateful for conversation with Robert LB doesn\'t plan on coming to DC but prefers to see S in NY. Jeff believes being based in Cairo is right thing for LB. Believes Morsi sincere in initiative but neither Jeff nor LB believe going anywhere. LB very concerned about ideas coming from Saudis and does not yet have date to go to Riyadh. Concerned about Bandar. --Libya- Absolutely agrees that Mitri should turn attention to security. Sent to Beirut over weekend to see Mitri and put security at top of agenda. Says we will like Mitri a lot. Also suggests when S sees Mikati that she say we will watch closely how they conduct themselves as chair of Foreign Affairs committee of AL. Jeff had been worried about Iranian initiative that Bill\'s call had killed.','Feltman tidbitsPlease very hold dose but a few tidbits from meeting one on one with Jeff: ?Sahel/ Mali- will call for Envoy but not yet have named. Mandate for envoy will be 1) put meat on strategy bones to include political, security, development, humanitarian, human rights 2) make sure UN is implementing throughout all agencies 3 mediation in Mali. --Syria - LB believes key is putting together transitional government; Grateful for conversation with Robert LB doesn\'t plan on coming to DC but prefers to see S in NY. Jeff believes being based in Cairo is right thing for LB. Believes Morsi sincere in initiative but neither Jeff nor LB believe going anywhere. LB very concerned about ideas coming from Saudis and does not yet have date to go to Riyadh. Concerned about Bandar. --Libya- Absolutely agrees that Mitri should turn attention to security. Sent to Beirut over weekend to see Mitri and put security at top of agenda. Says we will like Mitri a lot. Also suggests when S sees Mikati that she say we will watch closely how they conduct themselves as chair of Foreign Affairs committee of AL. Jeff had been worried about Iranian initiative that Bill\'s call had killed.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Beirut',3,1,'3615 - C05766358.txt','Parisfyi Closed the loop with French. We will not do Afpak meeting on Nov. 8. Our agreed reason is that with elections now scheduled for Nov. 7, timing is not right. We can discuss Afpak with all the allies at the December 3 NATO ministerial. Separate issue is whether to stop in Paris Nov. 8 for quick bilat. I said we remained open to that but that might be better to just put it off until we can do a proper Paris visit. Kouchner is in Beirut for the weekend but will get back to us soonest.','Parisfyi Closed the loop with French. We will not do Afpak meeting on Nov. 8. Our agreed reason is that with elections now scheduled for Nov. 7, timing is not right. We can discuss Afpak with all the allies at the December 3 NATO ministerial. Separate issue is whether to stop in Paris Nov. 8 for quick bilat. I said we remained open to that but that might be better to just put it off until we can do a \"proper\" Paris visit. Kouchner is in Beirut for the weekend but will get back to us soonest.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Belarus',6,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Belarus',6,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Belarus',6,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Belarus',6,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Belarus',6,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Belarus',6,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Belfast',2,1,'3308 - C05765823.txt','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact; the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Belfast',2,1,'3727 - C05766630.txt','Northern IrelandAccording to Woodward, the likely announcement as been delayed till 3 p.m. (Belfast time) due to the need for additional consultations ? between SF and DUP and then DUP with its Assembly and MP caucus. Time of announcement may be further pushed back. Will keep you informed.','Northern IrelandAccording to Woodward, the likely announcement as been delayed till 3 p.m. (Belfast time) due to the need for additional consultations ? between SF and DUP and then DUP with its Assembly and MP caucus. Time of announcement may be further pushed back. Will keep you informed.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Belgium',3,1,'1632 - C05761497.txt','Mini Schedule 5/22/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am AWARD PRESENTATION FROM THE NATIONAL COORDINATED 9:45 am EFFORT OF HELLENES Treaty Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:15 am Secretary\'s Office 11:15 am MEETING w/ICRIS BALDERSTON AND GLYN DAVIES 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/BELGIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND 12:00 pm FOREIGN MINISTER KAREL DE GUCHT Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at top. 12:00 pm CONFERENCE CALL w/CEOs REGARDING THE SHANGHAI EXPO 12:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm MEETING w/RICHARD MORNINGSTAR, SE FOR EURASIAN ENERGY 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office','Mini Schedule 5/22/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am AWARD PRESENTATION FROM THE NATIONAL COORDINATED 9:45 am EFFORT OF HELLENES Treaty Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:15 am Secretary\'s Office 11:15 am MEETING w/ICRIS BALDERSTON AND GLYN DAVIES 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/BELGIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND 12:00 pm FOREIGN MINISTER KAREL DE GUCHT Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at top. 12:00 pm CONFERENCE CALL w/CEOs REGARDING THE SHANGHAI EXPO 12:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm MEETING w/RICHARD MORNINGSTAR, SE FOR EURASIAN ENERGY 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office'),(13.450867444375564,6.725433722187782,2500,'Belgium',3,2,'2710 - C05764302.txt','(WSJ)- German government awaits outcome of GM board of directors meetingBERLIN (Dow Jones)--The German government is awaiting the outcome of a meeting of General Motors Co.\'s board of directors later Friday that will discuss the sale of its German unit Adam Opel GmbH. The government will then assess what it believes will be a fundamental signal on which of the two remaining bids for the unit the company favors, economics ministry spokeswoman Beatrix Brodkorb said Friday. The meeting is due to take place in the afternoon, central European time, according to the government. Austrian-Canadian car parts maker Magna International Inc. (MGA), in a consortium with Russian savings banks OAO Sberbank (SBER.RS), and Belgian private equity firm RHJ International SA (RHJI.BT) have recently presented revised bids for Opel and its sister company, U.K.-based Vauxhall. Germany\'s Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is keen to rescue jobs at Opel ahead of the Sept. 27 general election, has lobbied hard for Magna to be win the bid, while GM in the past has preferred RHJ. Government spokesman Klaus Vater said Friday that there is currently some movement, and Brodkorb said the government has been in contact with the U.S. on Opel over the past 24 hours. Brodkorb stressed that Germany\'s offer to provide the entire EUR4.5 billion in state aid for Opel came after GM asked Germany to provide more details on aid for the Magna bid but made no request for more state aid details for RHJ. The offer to pay state subsidies entirely and upfront without other European countries that have Opel and Vauxhall plants is an offer to other countries to help get a fast decision, Brodkorb said. Other European countries with Opel plants include Spain, the U.K., Poland and Belgium. The U.K. government is reportedly irritated by Germany\'s offer to entirely shoulder state guarantees of up to EUR4.5 billion in the deal because a decision on state aid wouldn\'t be up to Germany alone since the Opel bids also involve Vauxhall and production sites in Spain and Poland. Opel has around 50,000 staff in Europe, of which around half are based in Germany. 12)','(WSJ)- German government awaits outcome of GM board of directors meetingBERLIN (Dow Jones)--The German government is awaiting the outcome of a meeting of General Motors Co.\'s board of directors later Friday that will discuss the sale of its German unit Adam Opel GmbH. The government will then assess what it believes will be a fundamental signal on which of the two remaining bids for the unit the company favors, economics ministry spokeswoman Beatrix Brodkorb said Friday. The meeting is due to take place in the afternoon, central European time, according to the government. Austrian-Canadian car parts maker Magna International Inc. (MGA), in a consortium with Russian savings banks OAO Sberbank (SBER.RS), and Belgian private equity firm RHJ International SA (RHJI.BT) have recently presented revised bids for Opel and its sister company, U.K.-based Vauxhall. Germany\'s Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is keen to rescue jobs at Opel ahead of the Sept. 27 general election, has lobbied hard for Magna to be win the bid, while GM in the past has preferred RHJ. Government spokesman Klaus Vater said Friday that there is currently \"some movement,\" and Brodkorb said the government has been in contact with the U.S. on Opel over the past 24 hours. Brodkorb stressed that Germany\'s offer to provide the entire EUR4.5 billion in state aid for Opel came after GM asked Germany to provide more details on aid for the Magna bid but made no request for more state aid details for RHJ. The offer to pay state subsidies entirely and upfront without other European countries that have Opel and Vauxhall plants \"is an offer to other countries to help get a fast decision,\" Brodkorb said. Other European countries with Opel plants include Spain, the U.K., Poland and Belgium. The U.K. government is reportedly irritated by Germany\'s offer to entirely shoulder state guarantees of up to EUR4.5 billion in the deal because a decision on state aid wouldn\'t be up to Germany alone since the Opel bids also involve Vauxhall and production sites in Spain and Poland. Opel has around 50,000 staff in Europe, of which around half are based in Germany. 12)'),(13.450867444375564,6.725433722187782,2500,'Belgium',3,2,'2767 - C05764435.txt','Belgium accepts GTMO detaineeFried called with the news, and the head\'s up that the Belgians have already made the information public. 71','Belgium accepts GTMO detaineeFried called with the news, and the head\'s up that the Belgians have already made the information public. 71'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'105 - C05739681.txt','Stevens updateSecurity: Today\'s focus is on the security situation in Benghazi. There is new local reporting that hotels are being targeted. The INC conducted a raid on a house/storage facility and found and arrested an Egyptian cell reportedly there for the purpose of attacking hotels. It is believed they were connected to the cell arrested last week, and that Interrogation of those arrested earlier led to this round of arrests. Ahmed Qadafadarn, cousin of Qadhafi who was envoy to Egypt (and was rumored to have defected), is purportedly the funder and organizer of this cell. CA updated its travel guidance to tell travelers to stay away from the Fadihi Hotel. Stevens will inform the INC this afternoon. [NOTE: for your reference, I appended the new WM at the end of this email.] Stevens will be meeting with MFA in one hour and will make a written request for better security at the hotel and for better security-related coordination. He still feels comfortable in the hotel. They are looking into the idea of moving into a villa, but that is some way off. Need to consider resource requirements (would need TDY\'er with authority to sign lease, hire local guards, etc.). Based on discussion with DS yesterday, the hotel remains the safest location. Stevens will continue to work to have the TNC post more people outside and beef up security presence. They have a good set back and are way off the ground. Flights: Stevens checked with head of the airport. There are no regular humanitarian or other flights, however, there are flights coming in and the airport could support an air bridge if any country wanted to sat one up. Stevens will see his European counterparts this afternoon and will ask how they are bringing in their people and whether we can be part of it. - Trip to Rome: Stevens doesn\'t know yet if Jai is going to Rome. As of now, he\'s inclined not to go but he might change his mind. If the Department thinks he ought to go, Stevens can pass that message. As it stands now Mahmoud Jabril and All Tarhouni will be going. Misrata: Stevens spoke with Brig. Gen. Hassi re Misrata. The general was pretty dear that the ostensible move by Qadhafi forces out of the area is a ruse. They are withdrawing troops so they won\'t be hit by NATO, but will send them back in in civilian clothing so they can continue killing that way. Hassi said the assertion Qadhafi would leave to the tribes to resolve was ridiculous because there are no armed tribes around.','Stevens updateSecurity: Today\'s focus is on the security situation in Benghazi. There is new local reporting that hotels are being targeted. The INC conducted a raid on a house/storage facility and found and arrested an Egyptian cell reportedly there for the purpose of attacking hotels. It is believed they were connected to the cell arrested last week, and that Interrogation of those arrested earlier led to this round of arrests. Ahmed Qadafadarn, cousin of Qadhafi who was envoy to Egypt (and was rumored to have defected), is purportedly the funder and organizer of this cell. CA updated its travel guidance to tell travelers to stay away from the Fadihi Hotel. Stevens will inform the INC this afternoon. [NOTE: for your reference, I appended the new WM at the end of this email.] Stevens will be meeting with MFA in one hour and will make a written request for better security at the hotel and for better security-related coordination. He still feels comfortable in the hotel. They are looking into the idea of moving into a villa, but that is some way off. Need to consider resource requirements (would need TDY\'er with authority to sign lease, hire local guards, etc.). Based on discussion with DS yesterday, the hotel remains the safest location. Stevens will continue to work to have the TNC post more people outside and beef up security presence. They have a good set back and are way off the ground. Flights: Stevens checked with head of the airport. There are no regular humanitarian or other flights, however, there are flights coming in and the airport could support an air bridge if any country wanted to sat one up. Stevens will see his European counterparts this afternoon and will ask how they are bringing in their people and whether we can be part of it. - Trip to Rome: Stevens doesn\'t know yet if Jai is going to Rome. As of now, he\'s inclined not to go but he might change his mind. If the Department thinks he ought to go, Stevens can pass that message. As it stands now Mahmoud Jabril and All Tarhouni will be going. Misrata: Stevens spoke with Brig. Gen. Hassi re Misrata. The general was pretty dear that the ostensible move by Qadhafi forces out of the area is a ruse. They are withdrawing troops so they won\'t be hit by NATO, but will send them back in in civilian clothing so they can continue killing that way. Hassi said the assertion Qadhafi would leave to the tribes to resolve was ridiculous because there are no armed tribes around.'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'108 - C05739684.txt','Stevens Update on Benghazi -- 4/26 7am Stevens Update On Benghazi -- 4/26 7arnFIRM Fogarty, Daniel .1 All: Ops has provided below the latest Stevens update on Benghazi: ? Traffkaccidenti Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seathelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee Mjuries are light if any. Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? INC head Malunoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to he met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Thanks, Dan','Stevens Update on Benghazi -- 4/26 7am Stevens Update On Benghazi -- 4/26 7arnFIRM Fogarty, Daniel .1 All: Ops has provided below the latest Stevens update on Benghazi: ? Traffkaccidenti Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seathelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee Mjuries are light if any. Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? INC head Malunoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to he met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Thanks, Dan'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'11 - C05739564.txt','AbZ and Hb3 on Libya and West Bank/Gaza(SBU) I had back-to-back phone calls this morning from Qatari PM/FM Hamad bin Jassim and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed. The content was virtually identical, su esting either rare coincidence or, more likely, an unusual level of UAE-Qatari coordination at yesterday\'s Arab League meeting. Main points (mostly Libya related but one Palestinian-related) are as follows: (SBU) No-Fly Zone: The Arab League has now called for a NFZ the UNSC needs to act. Syria was the last hold- out, but the resolution passed. Time is wasting. Both HbJ and AbZ made the right kind of noises (but still less than a solid commitment) that there would be some kind of Qatari and Emirati participation in an international effort. Their chicken-and-egg question to me was, are we going to support a NFZ? If we are, then we can talk about the other participation. (SBU) Recognizing the Council: Both urged us to do so. I noted that the Arab League statement fell short of recognition. They urged us to find some kind of language that would suggest moving in that direction, and I noted our decisions to suspend the operations of the Libyan Embassy, have S meet with Mahmoud Jibril of the Council, and send a diplomatic representative to Benghazi. They pushed for more, with HbJ going to far as to say that recognition of the Council will help underscore to Qadhafi and his circle that he\'s finished. (SBU) Jibril meeting: They each said the same thing that Gene Cretz has picked up separately, that Jibril doesn\'t want media for his meeting with S unless he feels that there will be something significant out of the meeting. HbJ is providing a plane for Jibril to get to Paris. HbJ more than AbZ agreed with me that the meeting itself is a significant deliverable AbZ urged us not to be slower or quieter than France. (SBU) West Bank/Gaza: Both reacted negatively to Israeli announcements regarding hundreds of houses in the West Bank. They asked if we were going to say anything I noted we were still at this point getting the facts. Jeff, you guys just aren\'t serious, AbZ complained. I noted the political context, in which a family was brutally murdered.','AbZ and Hb3 on Libya and West Bank/Gaza(SBU) I had back-to-back phone calls this morning from Qatari PM/FM Hamad bin Jassim and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed. The content was virtually identical, su esting either rare coincidence or, more likely, an unusual level of UAE-Qatari coordination at yesterday\'s Arab League meeting. Main points (mostly Libya related but one Palestinian-related) are as follows: (SBU) No-Fly Zone: The Arab League has now called for a NFZ; the UNSC needs to act. Syria was the last hold- out, but the resolution passed. Time is wasting. Both HbJ and AbZ made the right kind of noises (but still less than a solid commitment) that there would be some kind of Qatari and Emirati participation in an international effort. Their chicken-and-egg question to me was, are we going to support a NFZ? If we are, then we can talk about the other participation. (SBU) Recognizing the Council: Both urged us to do so. I noted that the Arab League statement fell short of recognition. They urged us to find some kind of language that would suggest moving in that direction, and I noted our decisions to suspend the operations of the Libyan Embassy, have S meet with Mahmoud Jibril of the Council, and send a diplomatic representative to Benghazi. They pushed for more, with HbJ going to far as to say that recognition of the Council will help underscore to Qadhafi and his circle that he\'s finished. (SBU) Jibril meeting: They each said the same thing that Gene Cretz has picked up separately, that Jibril doesn\'t want media for his meeting with S unless he feels that there will be something significant out of the meeting. HbJ is providing a plane for Jibril to get to Paris. HbJ more than AbZ agreed with me that the meeting itself is a significant deliverable; AbZ urged us not to be slower or quieter than France. (SBU) West Bank/Gaza: Both reacted negatively to Israeli announcements regarding \"hundreds of houses\" in the West Bank. They asked if we were going to say anything; I noted we were still at this point getting the facts. \"Jeff, you guys just aren\'t serious,\" AbZ complained. I noted the political context, in which a family was brutally murdered.'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'111 - C05739687.txt','Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 1200 (SBU) Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 0700 (SBU) B6Here are more details on the overnight traffic accident. Dear Colleagues, S/E Chris Stevens provided the following update from Benghazi at 1200 EDT to Embassy Tripoli DCM Polaschik and NEA/MAG Director Roebuck: Traffic accident: Following discussions with S/E Stevens and other USG officials, the TNC has agreed not to issue any public statement regarding the accident. S/E Stevens\' USG colleagues are waiting for guidance from their HQ regarding proposed compensation of 52,000 Libyan dinars ($43,312): 13,000 ($10,828) per victim, to cover funeral costs and other compensation. TNC will accompany S/E Stevens on his courtesy calls on the families, to take place either today or tomorrow. In the view of S/E Stevens, the TNC has been handling this incident in a professional and low-profile manner. [Note: S/E Stevens separately provided the following details of the accident: The U.S. vehicle was traveling back from the Benghazi airport at moderate speed. The U.S. vehicle was struck by the Libyan vehicle going at high speed in an intersection. As a correction to earlier information - four people were killed and only two were injured.] Police chief: S/E Stevens met with the Benghazi chief of police today, following discussions related to the accident. The police chief is a university professor who took on these police duties after the revolution. According to the police chief, there are only 3,000 police in the Benghazi area, down from 6,000 prior to the revolution. Many police simply did not return to their jobs after the revolution, as they feared retaliation. EU and UK reps have met with the Special Envoy Stevens reported at 0700 EDT on 4/26: ? Traffic accident: Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seatbelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee injuries are light if any, Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? TNC head Mahmoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to be met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Christina Tomlinson Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center tomfinsonct@state,gov 202-6474512 Itg1kik ,MEN7 oi rrr Ops Center celebrates its SOth anniversary with 24 hours of OPERATIONS CENTER worldwide service on April 30, Register now to participAe.','Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 1200 (SBU) Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 0700 (SBU) B6Here are more details on the overnight traffic accident. Dear Colleagues, S/E Chris Stevens provided the following update from Benghazi at 1200 EDT to Embassy Tripoli DCM Polaschik and NEA/MAG Director Roebuck: Traffic accident: Following discussions with S/E Stevens and other USG officials, the TNC has agreed not to issue any public statement regarding the accident. S/E Stevens\' USG colleagues are waiting for guidance from their HQ regarding proposed compensation of 52,000 Libyan dinars ($43,312): 13,000 ($10,828) per victim, to cover funeral costs and other compensation. TNC will accompany S/E Stevens on his courtesy calls on the families, to take place either today or tomorrow. In the view of S/E Stevens, the TNC has been handling this incident in a professional and low-profile manner. [Note: S/E Stevens separately provided the following details of the accident: The U.S. vehicle was traveling back from the Benghazi airport at moderate speed. The U.S. vehicle was struck by the Libyan vehicle going at high speed in an intersection. As a correction to earlier information - four people were killed and only two were injured.] Police chief: S/E Stevens met with the Benghazi chief of police today, following discussions related to the accident. The police chief is a university professor who took on these police duties after the revolution. According to the police chief, there are only 3,000 police in the Benghazi area, down from 6,000 prior to the revolution. Many police simply did not return to their jobs after the revolution, as they feared retaliation. EU and UK reps have met with the Special Envoy Stevens reported at 0700 EDT on 4/26: ? Traffic accident: Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seatbelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee injuries are light if any, Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? TNC head Mahmoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to be met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Christina Tomlinson Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center tomfinsonct@state,gov 202-6474512 Itg1kik ,MEN7 oi rrr Ops Center celebrates its SOth anniversary with 24 hours of OPERATIONS CENTER worldwide service on April 30\", Register now to participAe.'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'126 - C05739703.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadLibyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. it would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue, Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. The security matters are being adequately investigated, Stevens said. We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena. Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation. \'Very Optimistic\' Stevens said while he was close with his son, we weren\'t that familiar with the day-to-day activities\' he undertook in Libya. On the occasions when his son called home, Stevens said, he didn\'t share many details about his work other than to say that he was very optimistic about the results of the election and the new government. They last spoke by phone in August and by e-mail days before his son\'s death.','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadLibyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. \"it would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue,\" Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. \"The security matters are being adequately investigated,\" Stevens said. \"We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena.\" Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation. \'Very Optimistic\' Stevens said while he was close with his son, \"we weren\'t that familiar with the day-to-day activities\' he undertook in Libya. On the occasions when his son called home, Stevens said, he didn\'t share many details about his work other than to say that \"he was very optimistic about the results of the election and the new government.\" They last spoke by phone in August and by e-mail days before his son\'s death.'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'127 - C05739704.txt','Rice on This WeekHere is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was -- what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances. But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, let\'s bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, it\'s important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated -- response to what had transpired in Cairo. In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated. We believe that folks in Benghazi, a small number of people came to the embassy to -- or to the consulate, rather, to replicate the sort of challenge that was posed in Cairo. And then as that unfolded, it seems to have been hijacked, let us say, by some individual clusters of extremists who came with heavier weapons, weapons that as you know in -- in the wake of the revolution in Libya are -- are quite common and accessible. And it then evolved from there.','Rice on \"This Week\"Here is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was -- what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances.\" But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, let\'s bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, it\'s important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated -- response to what had transpired in Cairo. In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated. We believe that folks in Benghazi, a small number of people came to the embassy to -- or to the consulate, rather, to replicate the sort of challenge that was posed in Cairo. And then as that unfolded, it seems to have been hijacked, let us say, by some individual clusters of extremists who came with heavier weapons, weapons that as you know in -- in the wake of the revolution in Libya are -- are quite common and accessible. And it then evolved from there.'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'132 - C05739711.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadVery nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue, Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis. California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack ()barna for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. The security matters are being adequately investigated, Stevens said. We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena, Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation.','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadVery nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. \"It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue,\" Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis. California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack ()barna for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. \"The security matters are being adequately investigated,\" Stevens said. \"We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena,\" Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation.'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'133 - C05739714.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadIn car driving so can in a bit Very nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Taley on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign, It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue, Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack.','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadIn car driving so can in a bit Very nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Taley on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign, \"It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue,\" Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack.'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'147 - C05739732.txt','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed Operation Mermaid Dawn, the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed \"Operation Mermaid Dawn,\" the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli; Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'150 - C05739735.txt','Video shows Libyans helping rescue US ambassador after attack (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - An amateur video appears to show Libyans trying to rescue U.S. ambassador Christopher Stevens from a room filled with smoke at the U.S. mission where he was found unconscious after last week\'s attack by a mob protesting against a film that denigrates the Prophet Mohammad. The video,, which appeared on the interne and a copy of which was obtained by Reuters in Benghazi, confirms reports that suggested the U.S. envoy died of asphyxiation after the building caught fire. The footage also sheds new light on the circumstances of the ambassador\'s death, apparently showing for the first time that some of the people who forced their way into the U.S. compound later tried to rescue Stevens after they found him lying alone, with no security detail, in one of the rooms in the building. The video shows a group of young men who had earlier stormed the compound telling other protesters by the light of torches and mobile phones that they had found someone who appeared to be a foreigner lying on the floor. There is someone inside He is a foreigner, he is a foreigner. Take him out, said one man, shouting for help. Bring him out, man! Bring him out, another said. The man is alive. Bring him out, man. Bring him out, said a third. Alive, Alive! God is Greatest, the crowd cried. Someone called for a car. Make space, is there someone who is a medic around? Anyone who can get a car quickly? another man can be heard saying. Stevens and three other embassy staff died when gunmen attacked the U.S. consulate and a safe house in the eastern Libyan city on Tuesday night. The attackers were part of a crowd blaming America for a film they said insulted the Prophet Mohammad. Security personnel were separated from Stevens during the attack, U.S. officials said, in the chaos of smoke and gunfire that ensued. The identity and motive of the attackers remain unclear. Activists who took part in the protest said the motive was rage at the video produced in California and which describes the Prophet as a homosexual and','Video shows Libyans helping rescue US ambassador after attack (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - An amateur video appears to show Libyans trying to rescue U.S. ambassador Christopher Stevens from a room filled with smoke at the U.S. mission where he was found unconscious after last week\'s attack by a mob protesting against a film that denigrates the Prophet Mohammad. The video,, which appeared on the interne and a copy of which was obtained by Reuters in Benghazi, confirms reports that suggested the U.S. envoy died of asphyxiation after the building caught fire. The footage also sheds new light on the circumstances of the ambassador\'s death, apparently showing for the first time that some of the people who forced their way into the U.S. compound later tried to rescue Stevens after they found him lying alone, with no security detail, in one of the rooms in the building. The video shows a group of young men who had earlier stormed the compound telling other protesters by the light of torches and mobile phones that they had found someone who appeared to be a foreigner lying on the floor. \"There is someone inside He is a foreigner, he is a foreigner. Take him out,\" said one man, shouting for help. \"Bring him out, man! Bring him out,\" another said. \"The man is alive. Bring him out, man. Bring him out,\" said a third. \"Alive, Alive! God is Greatest,\" the crowd cried. Someone called for a car. \"Make space, is there someone who is a medic around? Anyone who can get a car quickly?\" another man can be heard saying. Stevens and three other embassy staff died when gunmen attacked the U.S. consulate and a safe house in the eastern Libyan city on Tuesday night. The attackers were part of a crowd blaming America for a film they said insulted the Prophet Mohammad. Security personnel were separated from Stevens during the attack, U.S. officials said, in the chaos of smoke and gunfire that ensued. The identity and motive of the attackers remain unclear. Activists who took part in the protest said the motive was rage at the video produced in California and which describes the Prophet as a homosexual and'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'151 - C05739736.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Afi Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhaii regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp. addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the TNC). Ile said this would bring the US even more goodwill than it has already earned here.','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Afi Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhaii regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp. addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the TNC). Ile said this would bring the US even more goodwill than it has already earned here.'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'156 - C05739742.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local) FVV: Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Sail al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the INC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC.\' leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the INC). He said this would bring tlie US even more goodwill than it has already earned bore','Benghazi update (1200 local) FVV: Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Sail al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the INC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC.\' leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the INC). He said this would bring tlie US even more goodwill than it has already earned bore'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'158 - C05739745.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last nigh urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the mic (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli.','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last nigh urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the mic (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli.'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'160 - C05739748.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Already working on it with Eric S., Jeremy B., and NSS. Can we arrange shipments of what\'s requested? Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? INC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding Clem, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting','Benghazi update (1200 local)Already working on it with Eric S., Jeremy B., and NSS. Can we arrange shipments of what\'s requested? Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? INC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding Clem, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'162 - C05739752.txt','tick tock on libya tidc todc on libyaHere is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish, let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14 ? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with TNC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NA TO civilian protection mission.','tick tock on libya tidc todc on libyaHere is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish, let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14 ? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with TNC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NA TO civilian protection mission.'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'164 - C05739754.txt','Rice on This WeekHere is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any Intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was ? what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances. But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, lees bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, ifs important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated ? response to what had transpired in Cairo.In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated.','Rice on \"This Week\"Here is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any Intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: \"And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was ? what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances.\" But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, lees bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, ifs important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated ? response to what had transpired in Cairo.In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated.'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'165 - C05739755.txt','tick tock on libya FIN: tick tock on libyaPis print for me. Here is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish. let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March -- IIRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representatiye to Benghazi','tick tock on libya FIN: tick tock on libyaPis print for me. Here is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish. let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March -- IIRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representatiye to Benghazi'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'166 - C05739756.txt','Fvv: WSJ - Miscues Before Libya Assault WSJ - Miscues Before Libya AssaultThis is a real hit piece - they intentionally twisted and misused info shared to help them understand how we work, while using Libyan sourcing as gospel. Totally unprofessional and egregiously inflammatory. Miscues Before Libya Assault Wall Street Journal Updated September 20, 2012, 9:15 p.m. EDT By MARGARET COKER in Benghazi, Libya and ADAM ENTOUS, JAY SOLOMON and SIOBHAN GORMAN in Washington Limited Security in Benghazi, Secrecy Over Safe House, Contributed to Tragedy The U.S. Consulate in Benghazi under attack on Sept. 11. The deadly assault raised questions about security lapses and misjudgments by U.S. officials. The deadly assault on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya on Sept. 11 was preceded by a succession of security lapses and misjudgments, compounded by fog-of-battle decisions, that raise questions about whether the scope of the tragedy could have been contained. U.S, officials issued alerts and ordered security precautions in neighboring Egypt ahead of protests and violence on Sept. 11, but largely overlooked the possibility of trouble at other diplomatic postings in the region. The State Department chose to maintain only limited security in Benghazi, Libya, despite months of sporadic attacks there on U.S. and other Western missions. And while the U.S. said it would ask Libya to boost security there, it did so just once, for a one week period in June, according to Libyan officials. The U.S. didn\'t seriously consider sending in the military during the attack. It summoned rapid-response teams of Marines only after the U.S. ambassador was dead. State Department officials said they doubted the Pentagon could have mobilized a rescue force quickly enough to make a difference during the fighting. The Pentagon waited for guidance from State, which is responsible for diplomatic security, a senior military official said,','Fvv: WSJ - Miscues Before Libya Assault WSJ - Miscues Before Libya AssaultThis is a real hit piece - they intentionally twisted and misused info shared to help them understand how we work, while using Libyan sourcing as gospel. Totally unprofessional and egregiously inflammatory. Miscues Before Libya Assault Wall Street Journal Updated September 20, 2012, 9:15 p.m. EDT By MARGARET COKER in Benghazi, Libya and ADAM ENTOUS, JAY SOLOMON and SIOBHAN GORMAN in Washington Limited Security in Benghazi, Secrecy Over Safe House, Contributed to Tragedy The U.S. Consulate in Benghazi under attack on Sept. 11. The deadly assault raised questions about security lapses and misjudgments by U.S. officials. The deadly assault on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya on Sept. 11 was preceded by a succession of security lapses and misjudgments, compounded by fog-of-battle decisions, that raise questions about whether the scope of the tragedy could have been contained. U.S, officials issued alerts and ordered security precautions in neighboring Egypt ahead of protests and violence on Sept. 11, but largely overlooked the possibility of trouble at other diplomatic postings in the region. The State Department chose to maintain only limited security in Benghazi, Libya, despite months of sporadic attacks there on U.S. and other Western missions. And while the U.S. said it would ask Libya to boost security there, it did so just once, for a one week period in June, according to Libyan officials. The U.S. didn\'t seriously consider sending in the military during the attack. It summoned rapid-response teams of Marines only after the U.S. ambassador was dead. State Department officials said they doubted the Pentagon could have mobilized a rescue force quickly enough to make a difference during the fighting. The Pentagon waited for guidance from State, which is responsible for diplomatic security, a senior military official said,'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'167 - C05739757.txt','Libyans march against Islamist rnhtias in Benghazi Libyans march against Islamist militias in BenghaziLibyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23prn EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The Rescue Benghazi day demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year, Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. It\'s obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups, medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya. The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. Those military battalions that want to impose their ideology on the people of Libya will be confronted, Saleh Gaouda, a member of new ruling national congress, said. This city wants to go back to stability and participate in building the state In a sign of the cheerful atmosphere, one ear had a giant cardboard model of Benghazi\'s landmark lighthouse strapped to the roof As the sun set and the crowd began to disperse, someone shot fireworks into the air.','Libyans march against Islamist rnhtias in Benghazi Libyans march against Islamist militias in BenghaziLibyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23prn EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The \"Rescue Benghazi day\" demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year, Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. \"It\'s obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups,\" medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. \"Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya.\" The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. \"Those military battalions that want to impose their ideology on the people of Libya will be confronted,\" Saleh Gaouda, a member of new ruling national congress, said. \"This city wants to go back to stability and participate in building the state\" In a sign of the cheerful atmosphere, one ear had a giant cardboard model of Benghazi\'s landmark lighthouse strapped to the roof As the sun set and the crowd began to disperse, someone shot fireworks into the air.'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'170 - C05739760.txt','Anything to report?Sorry ? I\'ve been flat out. (And I\'ve agreed to have dinner with Anne-Marie at 7!) 1. Well get you a new CGI draft tomorrow morning for you to noodle on. Feel free to\'call when you\'ve looked at it and we can talk about other directions if it doesn\'t feel right. 2, Tom met with Barak today I will get readout from Sam V tomorrow afternoon. Wendy is going to write points for you. 3. Yousef called to say now that Jeff is gone ABZ has no one to talk to on a regular basis and asked if he could talk to Bill Burns. 4. Ben Rhodes sent me the draft UNGA speech which I will forward to you shortly. 5. Bill/Wendy are currently in a SVTC on some information that they may want to report to you on ? but unclear whether there is anything to it. 6. We\'ve nailed down a $15 mm non-lethal support and $15 mm humanitarian support announcement for next Friday\'s Friends of Syria meeting. 7. Hold on Rick Olson was lifted by Paul. 8. Protestors stormed Ansar al Shade\'s headquarters in Benghazi, and a huge number marched against militias. 9. 1 saw Dennis Ross today for one of our S/P sessions. I can fill you in on the latest on his effort. Also, he will send you some stuff in advance of your relevant meetings (he was just in Israel). That\'s the key stuff for now. More medium-range stuff to discuss in NY. From H [mallto:HDR22@dintonernall.comj','Anything to report?Sorry ? I\'ve been flat out. (And I\'ve agreed to have dinner with Anne-Marie at 7!) 1. Well get you a new CGI draft tomorrow morning for you to noodle on. Feel free to\'call when you\'ve looked at it and we can talk about other directions if it doesn\'t feel right. 2, Tom met with Barak today; I will get readout from Sam V tomorrow afternoon. Wendy is going to write points for you. 3. Yousef called to say now that Jeff is gone ABZ has no one to talk to on a regular basis and asked if he could talk to Bill Burns. 4. Ben Rhodes sent me the draft UNGA speech which I will forward to you shortly. 5. Bill/Wendy are currently in a SVTC on some information that they may want to report to you on ? but unclear whether there is anything to it. 6. We\'ve nailed down a $15 mm non-lethal support and $15 mm humanitarian support announcement for next Friday\'s Friends of Syria meeting. 7. Hold on Rick Olson was lifted by Paul. 8. Protestors stormed Ansar al Shade\'s headquarters in Benghazi, and a huge number marched against militias. 9. 1 saw Dennis Ross today for one of our S/P sessions. I can fill you in on the latest on his effort. Also, he will send you some stuff in advance of your relevant meetings (he was just in Israel). That\'s the key stuff for now. More medium-range stuff to discuss in NY. From H [mallto:HDR22@dintonernall.comj'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'171 - C05739762.txt','UPDATE: Libyan Islamist says he was at U.S. consulate during attack (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - A Libyan militia commander who U.S officials say is under investigation in connection with the attacks on the American consulate in Benghazi which led to the death of the ambassador said he was present during the incident but was not one of the ringleaders. Some American newspapers have quoted unnamed Libyan officials as pointing to Ahmed Abu Khattala as the leader of the attacks on Sept, 11. The newspapers also reported that the officials said Abu Khattala\'s whereabouts were unknown. U.S. government sources told Reuters that Abu Khattala is being investigated as a suspect in the Benghazi consulate attacks though U.S. investigators are not clear at this point if he played a role in leading or organising the attacks. In an interview, Abu Khattala told Reuters he had only heard he was a suspect through news media and was surprised that officials had told journalists he was at large. These reports say that no one knows where I am and that I am hiding, he said. But here I am in the open, sitting in a hotel with you I\'m even going to pick up my sister\'s kids from school soon. Sitting with a friend in the restaurant of a Benghazi hotel, the 41-year-old, sporting a red felt hat and a full salt-and-pepper beard, laughed gently. There were many people there from Ansar al-Shariah, from other brigades and from the general public, the official, who refused to be named, said, referring to the hardline Islamist militia group which has been blamed for the attack. Just because someone is there doesn\'t mean they were behind it. Abu Khattala denied being a leader of Ansar al-Shariah, but said he was friendly with the group and knew its membership well. A U.S. official said there may be more than person taking a lead role in the group. Ansar al-Shariah is a factionalised militant group without one home address, the official told Reuters. There may be several military commanders playing a role in its activities. Abu Khattala said that on the night of Sept 11, he received a phone call telling him that an attack on the U.S.','UPDATE: Libyan Islamist says he was at U.S. consulate during attack (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - A Libyan militia commander who U.S officials say is under investigation in connection with the attacks on the American consulate in Benghazi which led to the death of the ambassador said he was present during the incident but was not one of the ringleaders. Some American newspapers have quoted unnamed Libyan officials as pointing to Ahmed Abu Khattala as the leader of the attacks on Sept, 11. The newspapers also reported that the officials said Abu Khattala\'s whereabouts were unknown. U.S. government sources told Reuters that Abu Khattala is being investigated as a suspect in the Benghazi consulate attacks though U.S. investigators are not clear at this point if he played a role in leading or organising the attacks. In an interview, Abu Khattala told Reuters he had only heard he was a suspect through news media and was surprised that officials had told journalists he was at large. \"These reports say that no one knows where I am and that I am hiding,\" he said. \"But here I am in the open, sitting in a hotel with you I\'m even going to pick up my sister\'s kids from school soon.\" Sitting with a friend in the restaurant of a Benghazi hotel, the 41-year-old, sporting a red felt hat and a full salt-and-pepper beard, laughed gently. \"There were many people there from Ansar al-Shariah, from other brigades and from the general public,\" the official, who refused to be named, said, referring to the hardline Islamist militia group which has been blamed for the attack. \"Just because someone is there doesn\'t mean they were behind it.\" Abu Khattala denied being a leader of Ansar al-Shariah, but said he was friendly with the group and knew its membership well. A U.S. official said there may be more than person taking a lead role in the group. \"Ansar al-Shariah is a factionalised militant group without one home address,\" the official told Reuters. \"There may be several military commanders playing a role in its activities.\" Abu Khattala said that on the night of Sept 11, he received a phone call telling him that an attack on the U.S.'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'173 - C05739764.txt','Fw. Protesters storm main Islamist militia HQ in Libya\'s Benghazi (Reuters) Protesters storm main Islamist militia HQ in Libya\'s Benghazi (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - Hundreds of pro-government protesters stormed the headquarters of the main Islamist militia group in Libyais eastern city of Benghazi on Friday, Reuters witnesses said. Chanting Libya, Libya, the demonstrators pulled down flags of the Ansar Al-Sharia militia and torched a vehicle inside the base. There was no sign of resistance from the militia. Earlier, protesters entered a separate compound belonging to the militia. News Tickers alert senior Department officials to bteaking news This item appears salt did in its original publication and does not contain analysis or commentary by Department sources.','Fw. Protesters storm main Islamist militia HQ in Libya\'s Benghazi (Reuters) Protesters storm main Islamist militia HQ in Libya\'s Benghazi (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - Hundreds of pro-government protesters stormed the headquarters of the main Islamist militia group in Libyais eastern city of Benghazi on Friday, Reuters witnesses said. Chanting \"Libya, Libya\", the demonstrators pulled down flags of the Ansar Al-Sharia militia and torched a vehicle inside the base. There was no sign of resistance from the militia. Earlier, protesters entered a separate compound belonging to the militia. News Tickers alert senior Department officials to bteaking news This item appears salt did in its original publication and does not contain analysis or commentary by Department sources.'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'175 - C05739766.txt','LibyaAssociated Press Published September 21, 2012 BENGHAZI, lli3YA ? Hundreds of protesters angry over last week\'s killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya stormed the compound of the Islamic extremist militia suspected in the attack, evicting militiamen and setting fire to their building Friday. In an unprecedented show of public anger at Libya\'s rampant militias, the crowd overwhelmed the compound of the Ansar Al-Sharlah Brigade in the center of the eastern city of Benghazi. Ansar Al-Shariah fighters initially fired in the air to disperse the crowd, but eventually abandoned the site with their weapons and vehicles after it was overrun by waves of protesters shouting No to militias. I don\'t want to see armed men wearing Afghani-style clothes stopping me in the street to give me orders, I only want to see people in uniform, said Omar Mohammed, a university student who took part in the takeover of the site, which protesters said was done in support of the army and police. No deaths were reported in the incident, which came after tens of thousands marched in Benghazi against armed militias. One vehicle was also burned at the compound. For many Libyans, the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi was the last straw in one of the biggest problems Libya has faced since the ouster and death of longtime dictator Moamrnar Qaddafi around a year ago -- the multiple mini-armies that with their arsenals of machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades are stronger than the regular armed forces and police. The militias, a legacy of the rag-tag popular forces that fought Qaddafi\'s regime, tout themselves as protectors of Libya\'s revolution, providing security where police cannot. But many say they act like gangs, detaining and intimidating rivals and carrying out killings. Militias made up of Islamic radicals like Ansar Al-Shariah are notorious for attacks on Muslims who don\'t abide by their hardline ideology. Officials and witnesses say fighters from Ansar Al-Shariati led the attack on the U.S. consulate, which killed Amb. Chris Stevens and three other Americans. After taking over the Ansar compound, protesters then drove to attack the Benghazi headquarters of another Islamist militia, Rafallah Sahati. The militiamen opened fire on the protesters, who were largely unarmed. At least 20 were wounded, and there were unconfirmed witness reports of three protesters killed. Earlier in the day, some 30,000 people filled a broad boulevard as they marched along a lake in central Benghazi on Friday to the gates of the headquarters of Ansar Al-Shariah. No, no, to militias, the crowd chanted, filling a broad boulevard. They carried banners and signs demanding that militias disband and that the government build up police to take their place in keeping security. Benghazi is in a trap, signs read. Where is the army, where is the police?','LibyaAssociated Press Published September 21, 2012 BENGHAZI, lli3YA ? Hundreds of protesters angry over last week\'s killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya stormed the compound of the Islamic extremist militia suspected in the attack, evicting militiamen and setting fire to their building Friday. In an unprecedented show of public anger at Libya\'s rampant militias, the crowd overwhelmed the compound of the Ansar Al-Sharlah Brigade in the center of the eastern city of Benghazi. Ansar Al-Shariah fighters initially fired in the air to disperse the crowd, but eventually abandoned the site with their weapons and vehicles after it was overrun by waves of protesters shouting \"No to militias.\" \"I don\'t want to see armed men wearing Afghani-style clothes stopping me in the street to give me orders, I only want to see people in uniform,\" said Omar Mohammed, a university student who took part in the takeover of the site, which protesters said was done in support of the army and police. No deaths were reported in the incident, which came after tens of thousands marched in Benghazi against armed militias. One vehicle was also burned at the compound. For many Libyans, the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi was the last straw in one of the biggest problems Libya has faced since the ouster and death of longtime dictator Moamrnar Qaddafi around a year ago -- the multiple mini-armies that with their arsenals of machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades are stronger than the regular armed forces and police. The militias, a legacy of the rag-tag popular forces that fought Qaddafi\'s regime, tout themselves as protectors of Libya\'s revolution, providing security where police cannot. But many say they act like gangs, detaining and intimidating rivals and carrying out killings. Militias made up of Islamic radicals like Ansar Al-Shariah are notorious for attacks on Muslims who don\'t abide by their hardline ideology. Officials and witnesses say fighters from Ansar Al-Shariati led the attack on the U.S. consulate, which killed Amb. Chris Stevens and three other Americans. After taking over the Ansar compound, protesters then drove to attack the Benghazi headquarters of another Islamist militia, Rafallah Sahati. The militiamen opened fire on the protesters, who were largely unarmed. At least 20 were wounded, and there were unconfirmed witness reports of three protesters killed. Earlier in the day, some 30,000 people filled a broad boulevard as they marched along a lake in central Benghazi on Friday to the gates of the headquarters of Ansar Al-Shariah. \"No, no, to militias,\" the crowd chanted, filling a broad boulevard. They carried banners and signs demanding that militias disband and that the government build up police to take their place in keeping security. \"Benghazi is in a trap,\" signs read. \"Where is the army, where is the police?\"'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'181 - C05739774.txt','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'185 - C05739779.txt','Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned US. reliance on local Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still In Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S, reliance on local militia (McClatchy)militia (McClatchy) Cheryl Before the attack, Egypt, Turkey, Sudan, Italy, Tunisia, France and the UN had rep there France and the UN pulled out after 9/11 But the question being posed has a false premise, i.e. that the US depended on foreign militia while the others depended on their own resources The US had tertiary dependence on the militia, as our primary and secondary reliance was on first the OS personnel arid the second on the QRF The others did not have an internal second Regards pat Do we know who still has a dip presence there today? Thank you Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia By Nancy A. Youssef McClatchy Newspapers On the day of the attack, U.S. officials had spotted a police officer taking photos of the compound from a villa under construction across the streets. This was the view the officer would have had of the compound. - Nancy A. Youssef /MCT Even before the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, diplomats from other nations and Libyan security officials had questioned the wisdom of a U.S. decision to rely primarily on members of a local militia to protect its compound here. Diplomats here told McClatchy that while it\'s customary to depend on local forces to protect diplomatic missions, only the United States of the 10 or so foreign missions here allowed the local militia to be the first line of defense. The others said they instead depended on military forces from their own country to provide security. A few months ago, there was a small attack here and the Libyans fled, said a diplomat from a European nation who asked that he not be further identified so that he could speak candidly about his assessment of security here. After that, I decided to only use special forces from his own country. We never considered using the brigades, he said, referring to the 17th of February Brigade, the local militia that was considered the primary security force for the U.S. mission. We assumed the United States had a special relationship with the brigades. Said another diplomat who requested anonymity for the same reasons: I would never depend on the brigades. The diplomat said he believed U.S. officials were unaware of the extremist links of those who were guarding them. The mistake of the Americans was not following the trail of Islamic radicals,\' he said. For some, the cost of supplying security made operating in Benghazi prohibitive. The British, for example, brought in their own troops and also hired Libyans to provide security, according to Khalid al Hadar, who owns the compound that the British used as their offices here. But after a June attack on the British ambassador\'s convoy, the British withdrew from Benghazi. A British official told McClatchy that the realization that security would require a larger ? and more expensive ? British force in Benghazi helped fuel that decision. Hadar said the British still check in periodically on their compound, where a shot-up bulletproof windshield from the June ambush still sits in what was the consulate\'s carport. Who was responsible for determining how the United States protected its consulate here remains unclear two months after Stevens\' death. According to the State Department, the ambassador, in consultation with deputies','Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned US. reliance on local Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still In Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S, reliance on local militia (McClatchy)militia (McClatchy) Cheryl Before the attack, Egypt, Turkey, Sudan, Italy, Tunisia, France and the UN had rep there France and the UN pulled out after 9/11 But the question being posed has a false premise, i.e. that the US depended on foreign militia while the others depended on their own resources The US had tertiary dependence on the militia, as our primary and secondary reliance was on first the OS personnel arid the second on the QRF The others did not have an internal second Regards pat Do we know who still has a dip presence there today? Thank you Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia By Nancy A. Youssef McClatchy Newspapers On the day of the attack, U.S. officials had spotted a police officer taking photos of the compound from a villa under construction across the streets. This was the view the officer would have had of the compound. - Nancy A. Youssef /MCT Even before the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, diplomats from other nations and Libyan security officials had questioned the wisdom of a U.S. decision to rely primarily on members of a local militia to protect its compound here. Diplomats here told McClatchy that while it\'s customary to depend on local forces to protect diplomatic missions, only the United States of the 10 or so foreign missions here allowed the local militia to be the first line of defense. The others said they instead depended on military forces from their own country to provide security. \"A few months ago, there was a small attack here and the Libyans fled,\" said a diplomat from a European nation who asked that he not be further identified so that he could speak candidly about his assessment of security here. \"After that, I decided to only use special forces\" from his own country. \"We never considered using the brigades,\" he said, referring to the 17th of February Brigade, the local militia that was considered the primary security force for the U.S. mission. \"We assumed the United States had a special relationship with the brigades.\" Said another diplomat who requested anonymity for the same reasons: \"I would never depend on the brigades.\" The diplomat said he believed U.S. officials were unaware of the extremist links of those who were guarding them. \"The mistake of the Americans was not following the trail of Islamic radicals,\' he said. For some, the cost of supplying security made operating in Benghazi prohibitive. The British, for example, brought in their own troops and also hired Libyans to provide security, according to Khalid al Hadar, who owns the compound that the British used as their offices here. But after a June attack on the British ambassador\'s convoy, the British withdrew from Benghazi. A British official told McClatchy that the realization that security would require a larger ? and more expensive ? British force in Benghazi helped fuel that decision. Hadar said the British still check in periodically on their compound, where a shot-up bulletproof windshield from the June ambush still sits in what was the consulate\'s carport. Who was responsible for determining how the United States protected its consulate here remains unclear two months after Stevens\' death. According to the State Department, the ambassador, in consultation with deputies'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'192 - C05739787.txt','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)FYi','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)FYi'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'197 - C05739792.txt','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)To be clear, this is not on Thursday. It\'s at some later time apart from the already schedule HPSCI & SSCI briefings FYI David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi By KATIE GLUECK I 11/14/12 9:32 AM EST Updated: 11/14/12 9:54 AM EST Gen. David Petraeus will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein told POLITICO Wednesday morning. But the exact schedule has not been set for his testimony. Mr. Petraeus has indicated his willingness [to testify]. He is eager to come before the committee so we will work out the details, Feinstein said. Earlier Wednesday, Fox New reported that the former director of the CIA who resigned last week over an extramarital affair, will still testify voluntarily on Friday before congressional intelligence committees regarding the Sept, 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya. Petraeus was initially slated to offer testimony on Benghazi at closed hearings before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Feinstein, the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said on CNN\'s The Situation Room on Tuesday that she believed Petraeus would eventually appear before the committee because he is a \'\'responsible person.','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)To be clear, this is not on Thursday. It\'s at some later time apart from the already schedule HPSCI & SSCI briefings FYI David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi By KATIE GLUECK I 11/14/12 9:32 AM EST Updated: 11/14/12 9:54 AM EST Gen. David Petraeus will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein told POLITICO Wednesday morning. But the exact schedule has not been set for his testimony. \"Mr. Petraeus has indicated his willingness [to testify]. He is eager to come before the committee so we will work out the details,\" Feinstein said. Earlier Wednesday, Fox New reported that the former director of the CIA who resigned last week over an extramarital affair, will still testify voluntarily on Friday before congressional intelligence committees regarding the Sept, 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya. Petraeus was initially slated to offer testimony on Benghazi at closed hearings before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Feinstein, the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said on CNN\'s \"The Situation Room\" on Tuesday that she believed Petraeus would eventually appear before the committee because he is a \'\'responsible person.\"'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'200 - C05739795.txt','POLITICO Breaking News- .. _ . . From POLITICO Breaking News Driailto:breakingnews@politico.corn] POLITICO Breaking News Gen. David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced The 7:30 a.m. meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred. For more information... http://www.politico.com To unsubscribes http :h dyn politico .com/unsubscri be.cfm?em ail?BIumerifelcUR@S tate .Go v&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B88 E9D5D51C68&a lertID=1','POLITICO Breaking News- .. _ . . From POLITICO Breaking News Driailto:breakingnews@politico.corn] POLITICO Breaking News Gen. David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced The 7:30 a.m. meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred. For more information... http://www.politico.com To unsubscribes http :h dyn politico .com/unsubscri be.cfm?em ail?BIumerifelcUR@S tate .Go v&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B88 E9D5D51C68&a lertID=1'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'202 - C05739797.txt','POLITICO Breaking NewsFrom Blumenfeld, Joshua R POLITICO Breaking News Gen David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced. The 7:30 am meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred For more information http-//www politico corn To unsubscribe, http://dyn.politico.corn/unsubscribe.cfm?ernail=BlumenfeldiR@State.Gov&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B8BE9D5D5 I C68&al ertID=1','POLITICO Breaking NewsFrom Blumenfeld, Joshua R POLITICO Breaking News Gen David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced. The 7:30 am meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred For more information http-//www politico corn To unsubscribe, http://dyn.politico.corn/unsubscribe.cfm?ernail=BlumenfeldiR@State.Gov&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B8BE9D5D5 I C68&al ertID=1'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'203 - C05739798.txt','Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi EditsPis print. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya l Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23pm EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The Rescue Benghazi day demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. Ifs obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups, medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya. The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. B5 Hopefully Mon or Huma can work these in teleprompter.','Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi EditsPis print. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya l Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23pm EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The \"Rescue Benghazi day\" demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. \"Ifs obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups,\" medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. \"Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya.\" The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. B5 Hopefully Mon or Huma can work these in teleprompter.'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'204 - C05739799.txt','Mark - quick Reuters queryYes I spoke with Rep Ros-Lehtinen yesterday. Advised that S is committed to speaking to her committees of jurisdiction once the arb is completed. And the target date for completion of the Arb was in December. Tell me what you need so I can help you with any points. cdm + Dave We see FOX reporting: Urgent: Hillary Clinton totestify before Congress on Benghazi in early DEC. Can you confirm this? Any details. Thanks and regards, Paul Eckert Reuters Asia Correspondent 1333 H Street NW Washington, DC 20005 Tel 202 789-8578 Cell','Mark - quick Reuters queryYes I spoke with Rep Ros-Lehtinen yesterday. Advised that S is committed to speaking to her committees of jurisdiction once the arb is completed. And the target date for completion of the Arb was in December. Tell me what you need so I can help you with any points. cdm + Dave We see FOX reporting: Urgent: Hillary Clinton totestify before Congress on Benghazi in early DEC. Can you confirm this? Any details. Thanks and regards, Paul Eckert Reuters Asia Correspondent 1333 H Street NW Washington, DC 20005 Tel 202 789-8578 Cell'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'210 - C05739805.txt','Fvv: WS3: Hillary and Libya WSJ: Hillary and LibyaHillary and Libya November 16. 2012 Wall Street Journal David Petraeus told Congress Friday in closed hearings that the CIA believed from the start that the September 1 attacks on the U_S. consulate in Benghazi o,,ere by terrorists. That leaves one VIP xvho\'S snil missing from Congressional serAny: Hillary Clinton. GOP Congressman Peter Kin!! said Mr. Petracits`s testimony differed from what the former CIA director told Congress itnim2diately after the attacks. Mr. King also said Mr. Petraeus said that the CIA\'s orig.inal talking poii t. on the attacks were cditt.d. The. 21t.,::\'red version beealrie the basis \'.or U.N., Ambassador Susan Rice\'s misieading and now infamotis comm<iints hiamino the aitacks on a YouTube video. Both that discrepancy aild the :Sate of the altered talking points need further digt:iing. especially if Ms. Rice is nominated to be the next Secretary of State. But Mr. Petraeus wasn\'t responsible for lax consulate security or the U.S, policy that led to the Libya debacle. That\'s Mrs, Clinton\'s bailiwick. Last month in interviews from deepest Peru_ the Secretary of State said 1 take . . responstbility for Benghazi.','Fvv: WS3: Hillary and Libya WSJ: Hillary and LibyaHillary and Libya November 16. 2012 Wall Street Journal David Petraeus told Congress Friday in closed hearings that the CIA believed from the start that the September 1 attacks on the U_S. consulate in Benghazi o,,ere by terrorists. That leaves one VIP xvho\'S snil missing from Congressional serAny: Hillary Clinton. GOP Congressman Peter Kin!! said Mr. Petracits`s testimony differed from what the former CIA director told Congress itnim2diately after the attacks. Mr. King also said Mr. Petraeus said that the CIA\'s orig.inal talking poii t. on the attacks were cditt.d. The. 21t.,::\'red version beealrie the basis \'.or U.N., Ambassador Susan Rice\'s misieading and now infamotis comm<iints hiamino the aitacks on a YouTube video. Both that discrepancy aild the :Sate of the altered talking points need further digt:iing. especially if Ms. Rice is nominated to be the next Secretary of State. But Mr. Petraeus wasn\'t responsible for lax consulate security or the U.S, policy that led to the Libya debacle. That\'s Mrs, Clinton\'s bailiwick. Last month in interviews from deepest Peru_ the Secretary of State said \"1 take . . responstbility\" for Benghazi.'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'211 - C05739808.txt','FYI - Report of arrests -- possible Benghazi connectionAt this point, just FYI. William V. Roebuck Director Office of Maghreb Affairs Department of State 202-647-4679 roebuckwv@state.gov Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 05/22/2015 ? Class: SECRET/NOFORN ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/18/2032','FYI - Report of arrests -- possible Benghazi connectionAt this point, just FYI. William V. Roebuck Director Office of Maghreb Affairs Department of State 202-647-4679 roebuckwv@state.gov Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 05/22/2015 ? Class: SECRET/NOFORN ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/18/2032'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'214 - C05739811.txt','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him. Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program. Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this pattern. When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community, she said. I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers, she added.','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said \"some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him.\" Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: \"As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program.\" Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, \"The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this\" pattern. \"When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community,\" she said. \"I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers,\" she added.'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'215 - C05739812.txt','Benhazi/protest statements Berthazi/protest statementsAttachments: Compiled protest and Benghazi statements.docx Attached is full compilation. You never said spontaneous or characterized the motives. in fact you were careful in your first statement to say we were assessing motive and method. The way you treated the video in the Libya context was to say that some sought to *justify* the attack on that basis. From Valliani, Amira Attached','Benhazi/protest statements Berthazi/protest statementsAttachments: Compiled protest and Benghazi statements.docx Attached is full compilation. You never said spontaneous or characterized the motives. in fact you were careful in your first statement to say we were assessing motive and method. The way you treated the video in the Libya context was to say that some sought to *justify* the attack on that basis. From Valliani, Amira Attached'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'217 - C05739814.txt','FW: Re: RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm vionday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5 You good with Pat going? Cdm From Benjamin, Daniel S Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 3:40 PM To Bass, John R Mills, Cheryl D Sullivan, Jacob J Hubbard, Gloria K Cc: Kennedy, Patrick F Reines, Philippe I Subject: Re: Pat should go. Front Bass, John R Pat should go. Front Bass, John R Cheryl, Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 B5 WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, .IB As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise. Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s B5 It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. Blake Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism National Security Staff The White House B6','FW: Re: RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm \"vionday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5 You good with Pat going? Cdm From Benjamin, Daniel S Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 3:40 PM To Bass, John R; Mills, Cheryl D; Sullivan, Jacob J; Hubbard, Gloria K Cc: Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe I Subject: Re: Pat should go. Front Bass, John R Pat should go. Front Bass, John R Cheryl, Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 B5 WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, .IB As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise. Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s B5 It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. Blake Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism National Security Staff The White House B6'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'220 - C05739817.txt','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 320 pm - Topic B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi think I should go w Pat, You good with Pat going? Cdrn Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, IB From Mills, Cheryl D Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 11:20 AM To Benjamin, Daniel S Sullivan, Jacob 3 Hubbard, Gloria K Ca Bass, John R Kennedy, Patrick F Reines, Philippe Subject RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible, cdm From Benjamin, Daniel S Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 10:21 AM To Mills, Cheryl D Sullivan, Jacob 3 Hubbard, Gloria K B5 gubject Colleagues, B6 B5 You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will takelplace on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3-20 om in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. Blake Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism National Security Staff The White House B6','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 320 pm - Topic B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi think I should go w Pat, You good with Pat going? Cdrn Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, IB From Mills, Cheryl D Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 11:20 AM To Benjamin, Daniel S; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K Ca Bass, John R; Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe Subject RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible, cdm From Benjamin, Daniel S Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 10:21 AM To Mills, Cheryl D; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K B5 gubject Colleagues, B6 B5 You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will takelplace on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3-20 om in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. Blake Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism National Security Staff The White House B6'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'222 - C05739819.txt','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5I think I should go w Pat. You good with Pat going? Cdm Pat should go. Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB I am in Haiti but 1 would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. slake','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5I think I should go w Pat. You good with Pat going? Cdm Pat should go. Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB I am in Haiti but 1 would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. slake'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'225 - C05739823.txt','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 lvlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm 1Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pmI think I should go w Pat, Pat should go. , Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat ft she is unable to attend. Would you prefer uNcLAssiFiLit t attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2015-04841 Doc No. C05739823 STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM. Date: 05/13/2015 SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045797 B5 I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. edm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise. B5 B5 B6 Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. UNCLASS FIED U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2015-04841 Doc No. C05739823 Date: 05/13/2015 STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM. SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045798','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 lvlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm 1Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pmI think I should go w Pat, Pat should go. , Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat ft she is unable to attend. Would you prefer uNcLAssiFiLit t attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2015-04841 Doc No. C05739823 STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM. Date: 05/13/2015 SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045797 B5 I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. edm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise. B5 B5 B6 Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. UNCLASS FIED U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2015-04841 Doc No. C05739823 Date: 05/13/2015 STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM. SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045798'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'226 - C05739824.txt','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'227 - C05739825.txt','Re: vionday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 londay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Re lonclay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 FW: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 RE: vlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm Fw. Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm- Benghazi Sounds good. Copying Lona. Great I think I should go w Pat. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] You good with Pat going? Cdrn Aonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5 Pat should go. Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1 or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB _ I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. cdm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise.','Re: vionday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 londay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Re lonclay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 FW: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 RE: vlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm Fw. Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm- Benghazi Sounds good. Copying Lona. Great I think I should go w Pat. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] You good with Pat going? Cdrn Aonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5 Pat should go. Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1 or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB _ I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. cdm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise.'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'229 - C05739827.txt','Re: 4onday November 26 from 2:35- 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi Done think I should go w Pat. _ You good with Pat going? Cdm - - Pat should go. Cheryl, WI-I has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB','Re: 4onday November 26 from 2:35- 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi Done think I should go w Pat. _ You good with Pat going? Cdm - - Pat should go. Cheryl, WI-I has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'233 - C05739832.txt','DNI StatementSeptember 28, 2012 Statement by the Director of Public Affairs for National Intelligence Shawn Turner on the intelligence related to the terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya In the aftermath of the terrorist attack on U.S. personnel and facilities in Benghazi, Libya, the Intelligence Community launched a comprehensive effort to determine the circumstances surrounding the assault and to identity the mpetrators. We also reviewed all available intelligence to determine if there might be follow-on attacks against our people or facilities in Libya or elsewhere in the world. As the Intelligence Community collects and analyzes more information related to the attack, our understanding of the event continues to evolve. In the immediate aftermath. there was information that led us to assess that the attack began spontaneously following protests earlier that day at our embassy in Cairo. We provided that initial assessment to Executive Branch officials and members of Congress, who used that information to discuss the attack publicly and provide updates as they became available. Throughout our investigation we continued to emphasize that information gathered was preliminary and evolving. As we learned more about the attack, we revised our initial assessment to reflect new information indicating that it was a deliberate and organized terrorist attack carried out by extremists. It remains unclear if any group or person exercised overall command and control of the attack, and if extremist group leaders directed their members to participate. However, we do assess that some of those involved were linked to gmups affiliated with or sympathetic to al-Qa`ida. We continue to make progress, but there remain many unanswered questions. As more information becomes available our analysis will continue to evolve and we will obtain a more complete understanding of the circumstances surrounding the terrorist attack. We continue to support the ongoing FBI investigation and the State Department review of the Benghazi terrorist attack, pmviding the full capabilities and resources of the Intelligence Community to those efforts. We also will continue to meet our responsibility to keep Congress fully and currently informed. For its part, the Intelligence Community will continue to follow the information about the tragic events in Benghazi wherever it leads. The President demands and expects that we will do this, as do Congress and the American people. As an Intelligence Community, we owe nothing less than our best efforts in this regard, especially to the families of the four courageous Americans who lost their lives at Benghazi in service of their country # # #','DNI StatementSeptember 28, 2012 Statement by the Director of Public Affairs for National Intelligence Shawn Turner on the intelligence related to the terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya In the aftermath of the terrorist attack on U.S. personnel and facilities in Benghazi, Libya, the Intelligence Community launched a comprehensive effort to determine the circumstances surrounding the assault and to identity the mpetrators. We also reviewed all available intelligence to determine if there might be follow-on attacks against our people or facilities in Libya or elsewhere in the world. As the Intelligence Community collects and analyzes more information related to the attack, our understanding of the event continues to evolve. In the immediate aftermath. there was information that led us to assess that the attack began spontaneously following protests earlier that day at our embassy in Cairo. We provided that initial assessment to Executive Branch officials and members of Congress, who used that information to discuss the attack publicly and provide updates as they became available. Throughout our investigation we continued to emphasize that information gathered was preliminary and evolving. As we learned more about the attack, we revised our initial assessment to reflect new information indicating that it was a deliberate and organized terrorist attack carried out by extremists. It remains unclear if any group or person exercised overall command and control of the attack, and if extremist group leaders directed their members to participate. However, we do assess that some of those involved were linked to gmups affiliated with or sympathetic to al-Qa`ida. We continue to make progress, but there remain many unanswered questions. As more information becomes available our analysis will continue to evolve and we will obtain a more complete understanding of the circumstances surrounding the terrorist attack. We continue to support the ongoing FBI investigation and the State Department review of the Benghazi terrorist attack, pmviding the full capabilities and resources of the Intelligence Community to those efforts. We also will continue to meet our responsibility to keep Congress fully and currently informed. For its part, the Intelligence Community will continue to follow the information about the tragic events in Benghazi wherever it leads. The President demands and expects that we will do this, as do Congress and the American people. As an Intelligence Community, we owe nothing less than our best efforts in this regard, especially to the families of the four courageous Americans who lost their lives at Benghazi in service of their country # # #'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'237 - C05739836.txt','HearingsB6 B5 Dear Matt Thanks for reaching out - I am en route to Haiti so will try you when I land b/w 810 to 9am Best Cdm Cheryl -- I\'m just following up from last week. I know you spoke to Nick on Wednesday. I thought the ARB session went very well -- good questions and discussion with the panel. I was planning to leave for Africa today, but have postponed my trip to handle the tomorrow. It may be good for us to talk tomorrow morning ? I\'d appreciate any suggestions or insights you may have in advance of the WH meeting. I hope you\'ve had a good holiday weekend. Dear Matt Thanks so much - we\'ve been getting as good a reports as one might expect. That said I welcomethe read out and look forward to sharing some concerns - am around all day today, though am easier to reach in the afternoon. Best. cdm Cheryl ? This is a quick note to say that the hearings on Benghazi are going fine, from my perspective. Pat Kennedy has been terrific substantive, precise, and firm in the face of some outlandish behavior. We continue to fend off questions about the unclass talking points. And I think the time line narrative is helpful. I will call to give you a more complete read-out -Matt','HearingsB6 B5 Dear Matt Thanks for reaching out - I am en route to Haiti so will try you when I land b/w 810 to 9am Best Cdm Cheryl -- I\'m just following up from last week. I know you spoke to Nick on Wednesday. I thought the ARB session went very well -- good questions and discussion with the panel. I was planning to leave for Africa today, but have postponed my trip to handle the tomorrow. It may be good for us to talk tomorrow morning ? I\'d appreciate any suggestions or insights you may have in advance of the WH meeting. I hope you\'ve had a good holiday weekend. Dear Matt Thanks so much - we\'ve been getting as good a reports as one might expect. That said I welcomethe read out and look forward to sharing some concerns - am around all day today, though am easier to reach in the afternoon. Best. cdm Cheryl ? This is a quick note to say that the hearings on Benghazi are going fine, from my perspective. Pat Kennedy has been terrific substantive, precise, and firm in the face of some outlandish behavior. We continue to fend off questions about the unclass talking points. And I think the time line narrative is helpful. I will call to give you a more complete read-out -Matt'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'239 - C05739840.txt','Make Up Turned Break UpB6 November 27, 2012 Make Up Turned Break Up By MAUREEN DOWD WASHINGTON Are the Republican senators unreasonable? Or is the secretary of state-manqu undiplomatic? Did the senators sandbag Susan Rice? Or did Rice further inflame a tense situation? Is it a case of shooting the messenger and playing politics? Or is national security dangerously infected with politics? It seems as if it would have been simple enough for Rice to quickly admit that the administration talking points she used on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows about the slaughter in Benghazi were misleading. But she went silent. She has no wartime consigliere and, aside from the president\'s angry postelection defense of Rice, the White House ? perhaps relieved that she -14,as taking the heat rather than the president ? wasn\'t running a strong damage control operation that clarified matters. Still, on last Sunday\'s talk shows, John McCain and Lindsey Graham softened their tone a bit. She\'s not the problem, McCain said The problem is the president of the United States, for failing to swiftly tell Americans what his intelligence agencies had confirmed: that Benghazi was a terrorist attack involving Al Qa.eda. affiliates. When Rice asked to come to the Hill to meet with some of her Republican critics, it seemed dtente was nigh. But somehow the hour-and-a-half powwow caused an escalation, with McCain, Graham and Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire emerging to say they had more reservations than before. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who\'s scheduled to meet with Rice on Wednesday, suggested that she would be better suited to run the Democratic National Committee than State. If Rice can\'t soothe the egos of some cranky G.O.P. pots, how would she negotiate with China?','Make Up Turned Break UpB6 November 27, 2012 Make Up Turned Break Up By MAUREEN DOWD WASHINGTON Are the Republican senators unreasonable? Or is the secretary of state-manqu undiplomatic? Did the senators sandbag Susan Rice? Or did Rice further inflame a tense situation? Is it a case of shooting the messenger and playing politics? Or is national security dangerously infected with politics? It seems as if it would have been simple enough for Rice to quickly admit that the administration talking points she used on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows about the slaughter in Benghazi were misleading. But she went silent. She has no wartime consigliere and, aside from the president\'s angry postelection defense of Rice, the White House ? perhaps relieved that she -14,as taking the heat rather than the president ? wasn\'t running a strong damage control operation that clarified matters. Still, on last Sunday\'s talk shows, John McCain and Lindsey Graham softened their tone a bit. \"She\'s not the problem,\" McCain said The problem is the president of the United States,\" for failing to swiftly tell Americans what his intelligence agencies had confirmed: that Benghazi was a terrorist attack involving Al Qa.eda. affiliates. When Rice asked to come to the Hill to meet with some of her Republican critics, it seemed dtente was nigh. But somehow the hour-and-a-half powwow caused an escalation, with McCain, Graham and Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire emerging to say they had more reservations than before. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who\'s scheduled to meet with Rice on Wednesday, suggested that she would be better suited to run the Democratic National Committee than State. If Rice can\'t soothe the egos of some cranky G.O.P. pots, how would she negotiate with China?'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'240 - C05739841.txt','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was soft on communism, and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public, they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY; Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was \"soft on communism,\" and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. \"Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public,\" they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'241 - C05739843.txt','H. Libya, latest Benghazi intel SidAttachments: hrc memo libya, benghazi, oil 121012.docx CONFIDENTIAL December na, 2012 For: Hillary','H. Libya, latest Benghazi intel SidAttachments: hrc memo libya, benghazi, oil 121012.docx CONFIDENTIAL December na, 2012 For: Hillary'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'243 - C05739846.txt','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards $130 million for diplomatic security personnel and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards; $130 million for diplomatic security personnel; and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'250 - C05739855.txt','PIN: FOX from Caitlin FOX from CaitlinFYSA Prom: Laszczych, Joanne VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, I have never seen Secretary Clinton back down from a fight. And I have never seen her back down. And / believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and she will testify the middle of January.','PIN: FOX from Caitlin FOX from CaitlinFYSA Prom: Laszczych, Joanne VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, I have never seen Secretary Clinton back down from a fight. And I have never seen her back down. And / believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and she will testify the middle of January.'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'251 - C05739856.txt','FOX from CaitlinFYSA VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, I have never seen Secretary Clinton ,back down from a fight. And I have never seen her back down. And I believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and She will testify the middle of January.','FOX from CaitlinFYSA VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, I have never seen Secretary Clinton ,back down from a fight. And I have never seen her back down. And I believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and She will testify the middle of January.'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'252 - C05739857.txt','H: V good Intel internal Libya. Sid H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From. Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Jalil spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime particularly the appointment of cabinet members arid senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC Staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against Muammar al Qaddafi began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other CONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC','H: V good Intel internal Libya. Sid H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From. Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Jalil spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members arid senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC Staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against Muammar al Qaddafi began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other CONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'253 - C05739858.txt','FOX from CaitlinFYSA VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, ,I have never seen Secretary Clinton back down from a fight And I have never seen her back down. And I believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and she will testify the middle of 3anuary.','FOX from CaitlinFYSA VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, ,I have never seen Secretary Clinton back down from a fight And I have never seen her back down. And I believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and she will testify the middle of 3anuary.'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'254 - C05739859.txt','Libya infoFYI B5 The Benghazi protestors appear to be a pastiche of different groups of disaffected people including war-wounded, martyrs\' families, transparency and accountability demendeurs, and those who believe the east is once again being neglected. So the source of this report attributing the whole thing to war-wounded does not jive, although they may have been the ones who carried out the violent acts. The Belhaj bogeyman is a bit overplayed-no doubt his military influence has waned but he does remain a player ?one of many ?looking to make political gain in this new environment The proposition that he is just lying in waiting to take advantage of the current stability to move in and establish an Islamic state appears a bit exaggerated. Minister of Labor Rajbani (who has his own axes to grind) said there is now a group of six ministers (I need to clarify whether this is with al-Keeb\'s knowelcige or not) who are serving as the cohones of the cabinet and taking decisions the others won\'t al-Keeb Is proceding cautiously (that is his strength and weakness) and that is the problem- this is really the time for a war-time cabinet not the cautious approach he appears to be taking does not suit this volatile time Let\'s see what the meeting today between the NTC and the government produces?the benghazi protests, the Bani Walid conflict and the various other incidents that have flared up in recent days point to the need for some real drastic movement in the DDR process and in the other issues that engender current dissatisfaction among the populace. I can really comment on the points regarding foreign contracts except to say it rings true given the current governments reluctance to make any significant decisions, especially regarding past or future issues of money. The Hefter piece also sounds a bridge too far given al-Keeb\'s disposition. But I do agree that it is not too late if this government can just organize itself and take some fundamental decisions to i mprove liquidity, get the real war-wounded good treatment and push the MOD and MOI to speed up the DDR process. Interested, as always, in your views. SOURCE. Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul ?late spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and','Libya infoFYI B5 The Benghazi protestors appear to be a pastiche of different groups of disaffected people including war-wounded, martyrs\' families, transparency and accountability demendeurs, and those who believe the east is once again being neglected. So the source of this report attributing the whole thing to war-wounded does not jive, although they may have been the ones who carried out the violent acts. The Belhaj bogeyman is a bit overplayed-no doubt his military influence has waned but he does remain a player ?one of many ?looking to make political gain in this new environment The proposition that he is just lying in waiting to take advantage of the current stability to move in and establish an Islamic state appears a bit exaggerated. Minister of Labor Rajbani (who has his own axes to grind) said there is now a group of six ministers (I need to clarify whether this is with al-Keeb\'s knowelcige or not) who are serving as the \"cohones\" of the cabinet and taking decisions the others won\'t al-Keeb Is proceding cautiously (that is his strength and weakness) and that is the problem- this is really the time for a \"war-time\" cabinet not the cautious approach he appears to be taking does not suit this volatile time Let\'s see what the meeting today between the NTC and the government produces?the benghazi protests, the Bani Walid conflict and the various other incidents that have flared up in recent days point to the need for some real drastic movement in the DDR process and in the other issues that engender current dissatisfaction among the populace. I can really comment on the points regarding foreign contracts except to say it rings true given the current governments reluctance to make any significant decisions, especially regarding past or future issues of money. The Hefter piece also sounds a bridge too far given al-Keeb\'s disposition. But I do agree that it is not too late if this government can just organize itself and take some fundamental decisions to i mprove liquidity, get the real war-wounded good treatment and push the MOD and MOI to speed up the DDR process. Interested, as always, in your views. SOURCE. Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul ?late spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'255 - C05739860.txt','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juancole.com/2012/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The consulate was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year. It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. Qaddafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi security forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the violence. And, he appears to have been willing to spill the beans. So let\'s call him the Libyan Deep Throat. Deep Throat is so knowledgeable about the conspiracies facing the city and so dangerous to those hatching them that the latter immediately attempted to spring him from jail.','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juancole.com/2012/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The \"consulate\" was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year. It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. Qaddafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi security forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the violence. And, he appears to have been willing to spill the beans. So let\'s call him the Libyan Deep Throat. Deep Throat is so knowledgeable about the conspiracies facing the city and so dangerous to those hatching them that the latter immediately attempted to spring him from jail.'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'257 - C05739862.txt','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juaricole.corn/2o12/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The consulate was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. QacIdafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi securiV forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juaricole.corn/2o12/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The \"consulate\" was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. QacIdafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi securiV forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'259 - C05739865.txt','H: Libya, latest Benghazi intel. SidB6 CONFIDENTIAL December 10, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Libya, latest Benghazi intel. SidB6 CONFIDENTIAL December 10, 2012 For: Hillary'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'261 - C05739867.txt','Thank YouTHE SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON Dear Colleagues ? I wanted to reach out to you directly after this challenging week, and express my gratitude for everything you do to advance our nation\'s interests and values. That is how we keep faith with those we serve and honor those we\'ve lost. Even after four years, I continue to be amazed by your dedication, energy, and talent. It is a privilege to be part of your team. I also want to thank everyone who is working so hard to provide all our people and posts with the best possible leadership, security and support. As Deputy Secretaries Burns and Nides told Congress on Thursday, our colleagues in Diplomatic Security, Near Eastern Affairs, and in every bureau across the Department, at home and abroad, get it right countless times a day, for years on end, in some of the toughest circumstances imaginable. We need to learn from the tragedy in Benghazi, and make every possible improvement -- and we will. We also need to recognize the extraordinary service of our security professionals. They are courageous patriots and consummate professionals. And like you, I trust them with my life. I want to thank Ambassador Pickering, Admiral Mullen, and all the members of the Accountability Review Board. Their report takes a clear-eyed look at serious and systemic problems that we are already working to fix. I have accepted every one of the Board\'s recommendations. I asked the Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources to spearhead the effort to implement them, and to take those additional steps above and beyond those recommendations that make sense and make us stronger. To do this well, we need your help. All of us have to work together to take these reforms to heart and build on and improve the way we do business. I am determined to leave the State Department and USAID stronger, safer, and more secure than I found them. I owe that to each of you. And I am delighted that President Obama has chosen Senator John Kerry to continue that work. Earlier today, I spoke with John and congratulated him on his nomination to be the next Secretary of State. I have been privileged to know him for many years, and to call him a friend, colleague, and partner. He is the son of a career Foreign Service Officer, a decorated war hero, and an accomplished statesman. I know that he shares our deep commitment to diplomacy and development. You deserve the highest caliber leadership, and that is exactly what you\'ll get with Senator Kerry.','Thank YouTHE SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON Dear Colleagues ? I wanted to reach out to you directly after this challenging week, and express my gratitude for everything you do to advance our nation\'s interests and values. That is how we keep faith with those we serve and honor those we\'ve lost. Even after four years, I continue to be amazed by your dedication, energy, and talent. It is a privilege to be part of your team. I also want to thank everyone who is working so hard to provide all our people and posts with the best possible leadership, security and support. As Deputy Secretaries Burns and Nides told Congress on Thursday, our colleagues in Diplomatic Security, Near Eastern Affairs, and in every bureau across the Department, at home and abroad, get it right countless times a day, for years on end, in some of the toughest circumstances imaginable. We need to learn from the tragedy in Benghazi, and make every possible improvement -- and we will. We also need to recognize the extraordinary service of our security professionals. They are courageous patriots and consummate professionals. And like you, I trust them with my life. I want to thank Ambassador Pickering, Admiral Mullen, and all the members of the Accountability Review Board. Their report takes a clear-eyed look at serious and systemic problems that we are already working to fix. I have accepted every one of the Board\'s recommendations. I asked the Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources to spearhead the effort to implement them, and to take those additional steps above and beyond those recommendations that make sense and make us stronger. To do this well, we need your help. All of us have to work together to take these reforms to heart and build on and improve the way we do business. I am determined to leave the State Department and USAID stronger, safer, and more secure than I found them. I owe that to each of you. And I am delighted that President Obama has chosen Senator John Kerry to continue that work. Earlier today, I spoke with John and congratulated him on his nomination to be the next Secretary of State. I have been privileged to know him for many years, and to call him a friend, colleague, and partner. He is the son of a career Foreign Service Officer, a decorated war hero, and an accomplished statesman. I know that he shares our deep commitment to diplomacy and development. You deserve the highest caliber leadership, and that is exactly what you\'ll get with Senator Kerry.'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'263 - C05739869.txt','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'266 - C05739874.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contactFYI Very interesting report. By chance, Imet with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abclel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Barge in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousarra al Juwali and Prime Minister Abdurrahirn el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement fl Eastern Libya.','Latest from HRC\'s contactFYI Very interesting report. By chance, Imet with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abclel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Barge in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousarra al Juwali and Prime Minister Abdurrahirn el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement fl Eastern Libya.'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'267 - C05739875.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contactCan I call you in 30? Several items. Anything to report? I can call now If you\'re free. FYI Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful n Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following bic they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern-based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions.','Latest from HRC\'s contactCan I call you in 30? Several items. Anything to report? I can call now If you\'re free. FYI Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful n Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following bic they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern-based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions.'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'268 - C05739876.txt','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and all necessary measures - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and \"all necessary measures\" - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'269 - C05739877.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'289 - C05739901.txt','(SBU) UPDATE: BenghaziFYI, fresh attacks on Benghazi Ambassador Mull: Please see update from RSO Benghazi below. We are also preparing an alert now. ALCON: The DS Command Center is sharing the following event information foryour situational awareness. Please contact the DS Command Center directly for any follow-up requests for information. Per TelCall with RSO in Benghazi. Their current shelter location is now under attack by mortar fire. Three to four rounds have impacted on their location. There are new injuries to COM staff. Update to follow. This is an initial incident report from the DS Command Center. The information contained in this report is provided only for immediate situational awareness. .4dditional reports may follow, updating and correcting information, if necessary. Please protect accordingly. DS Command Center','(SBU) UPDATE: BenghaziFYI, fresh attacks on Benghazi Ambassador Mull: Please see update from RSO Benghazi below. We are also preparing an alert now. ALCON: The DS Command Center is sharing the following event information foryour situational awareness. Please contact the DS Command Center directly for any follow-up requests for information. Per TelCall with RSO in Benghazi. Their current shelter location is now under attack by mortar fire. Three to four rounds have impacted on their location. There are new injuries to COM staff. Update to follow. This is an initial incident report from the DS Command Center. The information contained in this report is provided only for immediate situational awareness. .4dditional reports may follow, updating and correcting information, if necessary. Please protect accordingly. DS Command Center'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'293 - C05739906.txt','STATEMENTStatement on the Death of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the death of four American personnel, in Benghazi, Libya yesterday. Among them were United States Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and Foreign Service Information Management Officer, Sean Smith. We are still making next of kin notifications for the other two individuals. Our hearts go out to all their families and colleagues. A 23. year veteran of the Foreign Service, Ambassador Stevens died last night from injuries he sustained in the attack on our office in Benghazi. I had the privilege of swearing in Chris for his post in Libya only a few months ago. He spoke eloquently about his passion for service, for diplomacy and for the Libyan people. This assignment was only the latest in his more than two decades of dedication to advancing closer ties with the people of the Middle East and North Africa which began as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco. As the conflict in Libya unfolded, Chris was one of the first Americans on the ground in Benghazi. He risked his own life to lend the Libyan people a helping hand to build the foundation for a new, free nation. He spent every day since helping to finish the work that he started. Chris was committed to advancing America\'s values and interests, even when that meant putting himself in danger. Sean was a husband and a father of two, who joined the Department ten years ago. Like Chris, Sean was one of our best. All the Americans we lost in yesterday\'s attacks made the ultimate sacrifice. We condemn this vicious and violent attack that took their lives, which they had committed to helping the Libyan people reach for a better future. America\'s diplomats and development experts stand on the front lines every day for our country. We are honored by the service of each and every one of them. 1#tit','STATEMENTStatement on the Death of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the death of four American personnel, in Benghazi, Libya yesterday. Among them were United States Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and Foreign Service Information Management Officer, Sean Smith. We are still making next of kin notifications for the other two individuals. Our hearts go out to all their families and colleagues. A 23. year veteran of the Foreign Service, Ambassador Stevens died last night from injuries he sustained in the attack on our office in Benghazi. I had the privilege of swearing in Chris for his post in Libya only a few months ago. He spoke eloquently about his passion for service, for diplomacy and for the Libyan people. This assignment was only the latest in his more than two decades of dedication to advancing closer ties with the people of the Middle East and North Africa which began as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco. As the conflict in Libya unfolded, Chris was one of the first Americans on the ground in Benghazi. He risked his own life to lend the Libyan people a helping hand to build the foundation for a new, free nation. He spent every day since helping to finish the work that he started. Chris was committed to advancing America\'s values and interests, even when that meant putting himself in danger. Sean was a husband and a father of two, who joined the Department ten years ago. Like Chris, Sean was one of our best. All the Americans we lost in yesterday\'s attacks made the ultimate sacrifice. We condemn this vicious and violent attack that took their lives, which they had committed to helping the Libyan people reach for a better future. America\'s diplomats and development experts stand on the front lines every day for our country. We are honored by the service of each and every one of them. 1#tit'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'294 - C05739907.txt','Gen Dempsey called.Just wanted you to be aware that he called for you on the secure line. General Dempsey just called to speak to S. He would like to speak to the Secretary around 8 if she is available_ He said the two topics he would like to discuss are Benghazi and Afghanistan. Thanks, Lawrence Randolph Special Assistant Office of the Secretary of State 202.647.9573','Gen Dempsey called.Just wanted you to be aware that he called for you on the secure line. General Dempsey just called to speak to S. He would like to speak to the Secretary around 8 if she is available_ He said the two topics he would like to discuss are Benghazi and Afghanistan. Thanks, Lawrence Randolph Special Assistant Office of the Secretary of State 202.647.9573'),(3.619353391443326,3.619353391443326,2500,'Benghazi',67,1,'30 - C05739591.txt','chris Stevens mission chris stevens missionSee note below Jake and Huma, Please find below a status report on Chris Stevens mission to Benghazi. Thanks. Tim Status update on the Chris Stevens mission to Benghazi: The current game plan is for Mr. Stevens to move no later than Wednesday from Malta to Benghazi. He will stage off shore initially for a one day visit during which he will have meetings with TNC interlocutors and get a sense of the situation on the ground. The goal of this one day trip is for him to lay the groundwork for a stay of up to 30 days. He will be accompanied by a DS team, a staff member from Embassy Tripoli and the leader of USAID\'s DART team. With the support of Ambassador Cretz and Embassy Tripoli, Mr Stevens is in contact with TNC members on the ground in Benghazi and elsewhere the team is also in contact with other diplomatic missions and NGOs in Benghazi. We expect to get support in particular from the Turks who have a consulate in Benghazi. Mr. Stevens team has been in touch with Africom planners on the details of the mission. We have made the official request for support from OSD but have yet to get approval. Once we have that ? and we hope that will be very soon -- we will be able to move forward with the planning. Rena Bitter Director, State Department Operations Center 202 647 2522 BitterR@state,gov','chris Stevens mission chris stevens missionSee note below Jake and Huma, Please find below a status report on Chris Stevens mission to Benghazi. Thanks. Tim Status update on the Chris Stevens mission to Benghazi: The current game plan is for Mr. Stevens to move no later than Wednesday from Malta to Benghazi. He will stage off shore initially for a one day visit during which he will have meetings with TNC interlocutors and get a sense of the situation on the ground. The goal of this one day trip is for him to lay the groundwork for a stay of up to 30 days. He will be accompanied by a DS team, a staff member from Embassy Tripoli and the leader of USAID\'s DART team. With the support of Ambassador Cretz and Embassy Tripoli, Mr Stevens is in contact with TNC members on the ground in Benghazi and elsewhere; the team is also in contact with other diplomatic missions and NGOs in Benghazi. We expect to get support in particular from the Turks who have a consulate in Benghazi. Mr. Stevens team has been in touch with Africom planners on the details of the mission. We have made the official request for support from OSD but have yet to get approval. Once we have that ? and we hope that will be very soon -- we will be able to move forward with the planning. Rena Bitter Director, State Department Operations Center 202 647 2522 BitterR@state,gov'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Benina_International_Airport',1,1,'111 - C05739687.txt','Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 1200 (SBU) Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 0700 (SBU) B6Here are more details on the overnight traffic accident. Dear Colleagues, S/E Chris Stevens provided the following update from Benghazi at 1200 EDT to Embassy Tripoli DCM Polaschik and NEA/MAG Director Roebuck: Traffic accident: Following discussions with S/E Stevens and other USG officials, the TNC has agreed not to issue any public statement regarding the accident. S/E Stevens\' USG colleagues are waiting for guidance from their HQ regarding proposed compensation of 52,000 Libyan dinars ($43,312): 13,000 ($10,828) per victim, to cover funeral costs and other compensation. TNC will accompany S/E Stevens on his courtesy calls on the families, to take place either today or tomorrow. In the view of S/E Stevens, the TNC has been handling this incident in a professional and low-profile manner. [Note: S/E Stevens separately provided the following details of the accident: The U.S. vehicle was traveling back from the Benghazi airport at moderate speed. The U.S. vehicle was struck by the Libyan vehicle going at high speed in an intersection. As a correction to earlier information - four people were killed and only two were injured.] Police chief: S/E Stevens met with the Benghazi chief of police today, following discussions related to the accident. The police chief is a university professor who took on these police duties after the revolution. According to the police chief, there are only 3,000 police in the Benghazi area, down from 6,000 prior to the revolution. Many police simply did not return to their jobs after the revolution, as they feared retaliation. EU and UK reps have met with the Special Envoy Stevens reported at 0700 EDT on 4/26: ? Traffic accident: Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seatbelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee injuries are light if any, Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? TNC head Mahmoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to be met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Christina Tomlinson Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center tomfinsonct@state,gov 202-6474512 Itg1kik ,MEN7 oi rrr Ops Center celebrates its SOth anniversary with 24 hours of OPERATIONS CENTER worldwide service on April 30, Register now to participAe.','Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 1200 (SBU) Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 0700 (SBU) B6Here are more details on the overnight traffic accident. Dear Colleagues, S/E Chris Stevens provided the following update from Benghazi at 1200 EDT to Embassy Tripoli DCM Polaschik and NEA/MAG Director Roebuck: Traffic accident: Following discussions with S/E Stevens and other USG officials, the TNC has agreed not to issue any public statement regarding the accident. S/E Stevens\' USG colleagues are waiting for guidance from their HQ regarding proposed compensation of 52,000 Libyan dinars ($43,312): 13,000 ($10,828) per victim, to cover funeral costs and other compensation. TNC will accompany S/E Stevens on his courtesy calls on the families, to take place either today or tomorrow. In the view of S/E Stevens, the TNC has been handling this incident in a professional and low-profile manner. [Note: S/E Stevens separately provided the following details of the accident: The U.S. vehicle was traveling back from the Benghazi airport at moderate speed. The U.S. vehicle was struck by the Libyan vehicle going at high speed in an intersection. As a correction to earlier information - four people were killed and only two were injured.] Police chief: S/E Stevens met with the Benghazi chief of police today, following discussions related to the accident. The police chief is a university professor who took on these police duties after the revolution. According to the police chief, there are only 3,000 police in the Benghazi area, down from 6,000 prior to the revolution. Many police simply did not return to their jobs after the revolution, as they feared retaliation. EU and UK reps have met with the Special Envoy Stevens reported at 0700 EDT on 4/26: ? Traffic accident: Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seatbelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee injuries are light if any, Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? TNC head Mahmoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to be met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Christina Tomlinson Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center tomfinsonct@state,gov 202-6474512 Itg1kik ,MEN7 oi rrr Ops Center celebrates its SOth anniversary with 24 hours of OPERATIONS CENTER worldwide service on April 30\", Register now to participAe.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Benita_Ferrero-Waldner',1,1,'2890 - C05764648.txt','(AP) Ferrero-Waldner abandons race for UNESCO top jobPARIS (AP) EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner is withdrawing her candidacy for the top job at the United Nations agency for culture and education. Paris-based UNESCO is choosing a new director in voting that began Thursday and continues Monday. Austrian Ferrero-Waldner was considered a strong candidate. The front-runner is Egyptian Farouk Hosni, opposed by Jewish activists. He threatened last year to burn Israeli books, but later apologized. The Austrian Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that Ferrero-Waldner was withdrawing for the greater good of the organization and European unity, and urged respect for UNESCO\'s ideals. Other candidates are former Bulgarian foreign minister Irina Bokova and Ecuadorean diplomat Ivonne Baki.','(AP) Ferrero-Waldner abandons race for UNESCO top jobPARIS (AP) EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner is withdrawing her candidacy for the top job at the United Nations agency for culture and education. Paris-based UNESCO is choosing a new director in voting that began Thursday and continues Monday. Austrian Ferrero-Waldner was considered a strong candidate. The front-runner is Egyptian Farouk Hosni, opposed by Jewish activists. He threatened last year to burn Israeli books, but later apologized. The Austrian Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that Ferrero-Waldner was withdrawing \"for the greater good of the organization and European unity,\" and urged respect for UNESCO\'s ideals. Other candidates are former Bulgarian foreign minister Irina Bokova and Ecuadorean diplomat Ivonne Baki.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Benjamin_Franklin',11,1,'1141 - C05760404.txt','Mini scheduleTell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am 11:25 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 1:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30pm SCHEDULING W/HUMA AND LONA 2:00pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 2:30 pm 3:30 pm 3:50 pm 3:55 pm OFFICE TIME Secretary\'s Office BILATERAL w/SAUDI FOREIGN MINISTER PRINCE SAUD AL FAISAL James Madison Room, 8th Floor, *Camera Spray at Top PHOTO w/ BOARD OF GAYS AND LESBIANS IN FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES Secretary\'s Outer Office 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/ALGERIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MOURAD 4:30 pm MEDELCI Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at bottom. 4:30pm BRIEFING w/RICH VERMA AND TODD STERN Can you pis send me a copy for today?','Mini scheduleTell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am 11:25 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 1:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30pm SCHEDULING W/HUMA AND LONA 2:00pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 2:30 pm 3:30 pm 3:50 pm 3:55 pm OFFICE TIME Secretary\'s Office BILATERAL w/SAUDI FOREIGN MINISTER PRINCE SAUD AL FAISAL James Madison Room, 8th Floor, *Camera Spray at Top PHOTO w/ BOARD OF GAYS AND LESBIANS IN FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES Secretary\'s Outer Office 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/ALGERIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MOURAD 4:30 pm MEDELCI Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at bottom. 4:30pm BRIEFING w/RICH VERMA AND TODD STERN Can you pis send me a copy for today?'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Benjamin_Franklin',11,1,'1142 - C05760405.txt','Mini schedulePls tell Huma and all I\'m still in the lunch so apologize ti Saud. Will do Tell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER 11:25 am SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM 12:15 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM 1:15 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department Can you pls send me a copy for today?','Mini schedulePls tell Huma and all I\'m still in the lunch so apologize ti Saud. Will do Tell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER 11:25 am SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM 12:15 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM 1:15 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department Can you pls send me a copy for today?'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Benjamin_Franklin',11,1,'1145 - C05760408.txt','Mini scheduleComing now. Where should I go? Will do Tell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am 11:25 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am 12:00 pm 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 1:15 pm POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm . ARRIVE State Department Can you pls send me a copy for today?','Mini scheduleComing now. Where should I go? Will do Tell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am 11:25 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am 12:00 pm 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 1:15 pm POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm . ARRIVE State Department Can you pls send me a copy for today?'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Benjamin_Franklin',11,1,'2408 - C05763583.txt','Time with SFyi Cheryl ? Well, I finally made it. Quite a start to be able to ride in with the President in AF1 and then roll into meetings with Calderon and the leadership of the Mexican government. I will spend this week in Mexico. I will be back next week to pack out, but will also follow up on a number of other issues while I am there. I wanted to ask if you thought it might be possible to get a bit of time with the Secretary. There are two requests going through the system. One is for a formal swearing in. I understand that she has one swearing in at 4:00 on Monday in the Ben Franklin room, so one option would be if she could do the same for me in the Treaty Room at 4:30. I know this is short notice ? this has been one of those cases where planning has alluded us. The second request is for a meeting with the Secretary. I would very much appreciate the chance to go over priorities moving forward, as well as provide a few initial observations. Sorry to have to bother you with this. If it were not for the short timeframe I would not want to trouble you with this kind of thing. Many thanks, Carlos 71','Time with SFyi Cheryl ? Well, I finally made it. Quite a start to be able to ride in with the President in AF1 and then roll into meetings with Calderon and the leadership of the Mexican government. I will spend this week in Mexico. I will be back next week to pack out, but will also follow up on a number of other issues while I am there. I wanted to ask if you thought it might be possible to get a bit of time with the Secretary. There are two requests going through the system. One is for a formal swearing in. I understand that she has one swearing in at 4:00 on Monday in the Ben Franklin room, so one option would be if she could do the same for me in the Treaty Room at 4:30. I know this is short notice ? this has been one of those cases where planning has alluded us. The second request is for a meeting with the Secretary. I would very much appreciate the chance to go over priorities moving forward, as well as provide a few initial observations. Sorry to have to bother you with this. If it were not for the short timeframe I would not want to trouble you with this kind of thing. Many thanks, Carlos 71'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Benjamin_Franklin',11,1,'2411 - C05763587.txt','Time with SYes 5:00pm. Lona is all over this one. I think Lona already confirmed swearing in for Monday. I\'d also be happy to see him then too. Huma will check. Fyi Cheryl ? Well, I finally made it. Quite a start to be able to ride in with the President in AF1 and then roll into meetings with Calderon and the leadership of the Mexican government. I will spend this week in Mexico. I will be back next week to pack out, but will also follow up on a number of other issues while I am there. I wanted to ask if you thought it might be possible to get a bit of time with the Secretary. There are two requests going through the system. One is for a formal swearing in. I understand that she has one swearing in at 4:00 on Monday in the Ben Franklin room, so one option would be if she could do the same for me in the Treaty Room at 4:30. I know this is short notice ? this has been one of those cases where planning has alluded us.','Time with SYes 5:00pm. Lona is all over this one. I think Lona already confirmed swearing in for Monday. I\'d also be happy to see him then too. Huma will check. Fyi Cheryl ? Well, I finally made it. Quite a start to be able to ride in with the President in AF1 and then roll into meetings with Calderon and the leadership of the Mexican government. I will spend this week in Mexico. I will be back next week to pack out, but will also follow up on a number of other issues while I am there. I wanted to ask if you thought it might be possible to get a bit of time with the Secretary. There are two requests going through the system. One is for a formal swearing in. I understand that she has one swearing in at 4:00 on Monday in the Ben Franklin room, so one option would be if she could do the same for me in the Treaty Room at 4:30. I know this is short notice ? this has been one of those cases where planning has alluded us.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Benjamin_Franklin',11,1,'2450 - C05763757.txt','draft of monday, august 17thAttachments: August.17.09.drafttwo.doc August.17.09.drafttwo.doc>> 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR ELLEN TAUSCHER, 10:20 am UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor','draft of monday, august 17thAttachments: August.17.09.drafttwo.doc August.17.09.drafttwo.doc>> 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR ELLEN TAUSCHER, 10:20 am UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Benjamin_Franklin',11,1,'2456 - C05763780.txt','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'\"Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Benjamin_Franklin',11,1,'2574 - C05764056.txt','Mini Schedule 10/2/09 Friday8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am THANK YOU TO UNGA STAFF 9:25 am Ben Franklin Room 9:30 am PRE-BRIEF MEETING 9:45 am Secretary\'s Office 9:45am PVT MTG w/ SE MITCHELL AND SA\'EB EREKAT 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/ORGANIZATION OF THE ISLAMIC (OIC) 12:00 pm CONFERENCE SECRETARY GENERAL EKMELEDDIN IHSANOGLU Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 12:15 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm MEETING w/ HOLBROOKE TEAM 4:00 pm Principals Conference Room 7516/SCI Area 4:00 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Washington National Airport 7:40 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 8:00 pm DEPART Washington National Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2186 En route New York, NY 9:20 pm ARRIVE New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 9:30 pm DEPART New York-LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 10:15 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 10/2/09 Friday8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am THANK YOU TO UNGA STAFF 9:25 am Ben Franklin Room 9:30 am PRE-BRIEF MEETING 9:45 am Secretary\'s Office 9:45am PVT MTG w/ SE MITCHELL AND SA\'EB EREKAT 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/ORGANIZATION OF THE ISLAMIC (OIC) 12:00 pm CONFERENCE SECRETARY GENERAL EKMELEDDIN IHSANOGLU Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 12:15 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm MEETING w/ HOLBROOKE TEAM 4:00 pm Principals Conference Room 7516/SCI Area 4:00 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Washington National Airport 7:40 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 8:00 pm DEPART Washington National Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2186 En route New York, NY 9:20 pm ARRIVE New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 9:30 pm DEPART New York-LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 10:15 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Benjamin_Franklin',11,1,'2640 - C05764161.txt','Mini Schedule 9/18/09 Friday10:10 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Brookings Institution 10:20 am ARRIVE Brookings Institution IP:25 am SPEECH AT THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION 11:30 am Location: Falk Auditorium Approx. 110 ppl expected. You take 08..A. I:I .:15 en DEPART Brookings Institution *En in r.to &Tn. Dcpsitmelt 11:35 am (t) PHONE CALL w/QUARTET ENVOY TONY BILAIR (T) En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 17:0 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR \'ii\'..tiPCY POWELL, 12:20 nm DFRIECTOR. CEI:FRAII. OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE AND DIRECTOR OE HUMAN _RESOURCES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\'h Floor At..pC7\':L 75 ppl expected. 12:3J prri I.> JNCII. w./JIM S\'IEINBERG , 1:30 pm Jam Room, fIth Finer ? !, 1(4 OP vi.1)+.:\'.\'i1 .CRAl Y ?71t1E0 f!$1.11.I,T,EN.GE WINNERS !.:tam Trir...?11 Preps. 1:45 pm HRIEV.IING :cr. 1.11,miri4 2:00 pm Sei.iretary\'s Office 2:A0 min !DEPART State Department *En route Foreign Service Institute  2: Instir\'Ite 3:00 pi). *V2i..Y.0 1- 0 \'1HE .i\'t)1F4,..EiGNI SERVICE INSTITUTE (FSI) ? , Fni-eigr Affairs T-aining Center *Open, press. i\'..118 i licreig..i Sak 1, 101.14: Si 5:10 nm 8:SO 6.4L . 101.?.,.:\' A:111.111.s .A,i7B . L\' mireixs AFB 9:00 ror. FA EPA nr.Pews AFB via 0-5 Air Force Aircraft Tail #90404 \' --Ft( C i1L3\' 9:50 pm 91.1-.2.1..n-6151) BEST COPY AVAILABLE 95','Mini Schedule 9/18/09 Friday10:10 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Brookings Institution 10:20 am ARRIVE Brookings Institution IP:25 am SPEECH AT THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION 11:30 am Location: Falk Auditorium \"Approx. 110 ppl expected. You take 08..A. I:I .:15 en DEPART Brookings Institution *En in r.to &Tn.; Dcpsitmelt 11:35 am (t) PHONE CALL w/QUARTET ENVOY TONY BILAIR (T) En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 17:0; pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR \'ii\'.;.tiPCY POWELL, 12:20 nm DFRIECTOR. CEI:FRAII. OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE AND DIRECTOR OE HUMAN _RESOURCES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\'h Floor At..pC7\':L 75 ppl expected. 12:3J prri I.> JNCII. w./JIM S\'IEINBERG , 1:30 pm Jam Room, fIth Finer ? ;!, ;1(4 OP vi.1)+.:\'.\'i1 .CRAl Y ?71t1E0 f!$1.11.I,T,EN.GE WINNERS !.:tam Trir...?11 Preps. 1:45 pm HRIEV.IING :cr. 1.11,miri4 2:00 pm Sei.iretary\'s Office 2:A0 min !DEPART State Department *En route Foreign Service Institute \" 2:\" Instir\'Ite 3:00 pi). *V2i..;Y.0 1- 0 \'1HE .i\'t)1F4,..EiGNI SERVICE INSTITUTE (FSI) ? , Fni-eigr Affairs T-aining Center *Open, press. i\'..118 i licreig..i Sak 1, 101.14: Si 5:10 nm 8:SO 6.4L . 101.?.,.:\' A:111.111.s .A,i7B . L\' mireixs AFB 9:00 ror. FA EPA nr.Pews AFB via 0-5 Air Force Aircraft Tail #90404 \' --Ft( C i1L3\' 9:50 pm 91.1-.2.1..n-6151) BEST COPY AVAILABLE 95'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Benjamin_Franklin',11,1,'2800 - C05764499.txt','Mini Schedule 10/21/09 Wednesday8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BI-WEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am MEETING w/GEORGE MITCHELL 10:40 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 10:55 am ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 11:00 am SPEECH ON NON-PROLIFERATION HOSTED BY THE 12:15 pm U.S. INSTITUTE FOR PEACE East Room, Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 12:20 pm DEPART Renaissance Mayflower Hotel *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/SOUTH AFRICAN FM NKOANA-MASHABANE 1:30 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm DROP-BY LUNCHEON HOSTED BY A/S CAMPBELL 2:00 pm Webster Room, 8th Floor 2:15pm PHONE CALL w/ISRAELI FM AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 2:30pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm OFFICE TIME 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm MEETING NY/WILLIAM HAGUE, MEMBER OF BRITISH PARLIMENT 3:30 pm AND SHADOW FOREIGN SECRETARY Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR OES ASSISTANT SECRETARY 4:20 pm ICERRI-ANN JONES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 4:45 pm BUREAU BRIEFING ON COUNTER TERRORISM 5:45 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 10/21/09 Wednesday8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BI-WEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am MEETING w/GEORGE MITCHELL 10:40 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 10:55 am ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 11:00 am SPEECH ON NON-PROLIFERATION HOSTED BY THE 12:15 pm U.S. INSTITUTE FOR PEACE East Room, Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 12:20 pm DEPART Renaissance Mayflower Hotel *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/SOUTH AFRICAN FM NKOANA-MASHABANE 1:30 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm DROP-BY LUNCHEON HOSTED BY A/S CAMPBELL 2:00 pm Webster Room, 8th Floor 2:15pm PHONE CALL w/ISRAELI FM AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 2:30pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm OFFICE TIME 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm MEETING NY/WILLIAM HAGUE, MEMBER OF BRITISH PARLIMENT 3:30 pm AND SHADOW FOREIGN SECRETARY Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR OES ASSISTANT SECRETARY 4:20 pm ICERRI-ANN JONES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 4:45 pm BUREAU BRIEFING ON COUNTER TERRORISM 5:45 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Benjamin_Franklin',11,1,'3100 - C05765014.txt','Mini Schedule Thursday 9/10/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 10:20 am Secretary\'s Office 10:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:30 am ARRIVE White House 10:45 am CABINET MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 12:00 pm Cabinet Room *Camera Spray at top. 12:10 pm OFFICIAL CABINET PHOTO 12:20 pm East Room or Outside 12:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm PHOTOS 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office Area 1:15 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 1:20 pm ARRIVE White House 1:25 pm PRESIDENT OBAMA\'S BILATERAL w/UAE CROWN PRINCE 2:45 pm MUHAMMED bin ZAYED AL NAHYAN Oval Office *Camera spray to follow. 2:50 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/POTUS AND VP BIDEN 3:20 pm Oval Office 3:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 3:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/INDLAN HOME MINISTER CHIDAMBARAM 3:50 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 4:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR CAPRICIA MARSHALL, 4:45 pm CHIEF OF PROTOCOL Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 1c.c.','Mini Schedule Thursday 9/10/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 10:20 am Secretary\'s Office 10:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:30 am ARRIVE White House 10:45 am CABINET MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 12:00 pm Cabinet Room *Camera Spray at top. 12:10 pm OFFICIAL CABINET PHOTO 12:20 pm East Room or Outside 12:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm PHOTOS 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office Area 1:15 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 1:20 pm ARRIVE White House 1:25 pm PRESIDENT OBAMA\'S BILATERAL w/UAE CROWN PRINCE 2:45 pm MUHAMMED bin ZAYED AL NAHYAN Oval Office *Camera spray to follow. 2:50 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/POTUS AND VP BIDEN 3:20 pm Oval Office 3:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 3:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/INDLAN HOME MINISTER CHIDAMBARAM 3:50 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 4:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR CAPRICIA MARSHALL, 4:45 pm CHIEF OF PROTOCOL Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 1c.c.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Benjamin_Netanyahu',4,1,'1856 - C05762276.txt','Mini Schedule 5/18/098:00 am DEPART Private Residence 9:00 am En route UN Building 9:00 am ARRIVE UN Building 9:00 am FOLLOWING IN HER FOOTSTEPS BREAKFAST HONORING 10:00 am ELEANOR ROOSEVELT UN Delegates Dining Room, UN Building 10:00 am DEPART United Nations Building *En route OTR 10:30 am OTR 12:30 pm Location: Tbd 1:00 pm ARRIVE Barnard College 1:00 pm PULL-ASIDES w/PAOLA RAMOS AND KATE PYNOOS 1:10 pm Location Tbd 1:15 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT BARNARD COLLEGE\'s 2009 2:30 pm COMMENCEMENT South Lawn, Columbia Campus 3:00 pm DEPART Barnard College *En route LaGuardia Airport 3:30 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 4:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport (LGA) via US Airways Shuttle #2181 5:16 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 5:30 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport *En route State Department 5:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 5:45 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 6:30 pm State Department 6:30 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 6:55 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER 8:30 pm BINYAMIN NETANYAHU James Monroe Room, 8th floor *Official photo at top. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 23','Mini Schedule 5/18/098:00 am DEPART Private Residence 9:00 am En route UN Building 9:00 am ARRIVE UN Building 9:00 am \"FOLLOWING IN HER FOOTSTEPS\" BREAKFAST HONORING 10:00 am ELEANOR ROOSEVELT UN Delegates Dining Room, UN Building 10:00 am DEPART United Nations Building *En route OTR 10:30 am OTR 12:30 pm Location: Tbd 1:00 pm ARRIVE Barnard College 1:00 pm PULL-ASIDES w/PAOLA RAMOS AND KATE PYNOOS 1:10 pm Location Tbd 1:15 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT BARNARD COLLEGE\'s 2009 2:30 pm COMMENCEMENT South Lawn, Columbia Campus 3:00 pm DEPART Barnard College *En route LaGuardia Airport 3:30 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 4:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport (LGA) via US Airways Shuttle #2181 5:16 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 5:30 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport *En route State Department 5:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 5:45 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 6:30 pm State Department 6:30 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 6:55 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER 8:30 pm BINYAMIN NETANYAHU James Monroe Room, 8th floor *Official photo at top. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 23'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Benjamin_Netanyahu',4,1,'2319 - C05763139.txt','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a campaign of persecution against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found a basis of evidence against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was no basis for the police recommendation and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a \"campaign of persecution\" against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found \"a basis of evidence\" against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was \"no basis for the police recommendation\" and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Benjamin_Netanyahu',4,1,'2818 - C05764531.txt','Israel PM: progress made with U.S. on settlements (AP)LONDON (AP) Israel and the U.S. are making headway in defusing an unusually public disagreement over West Bank settlements, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said as he met a top American envoy in London on Wednesday. Netanyahu has said ahead of his meeting with U.S. Mideast envoy George Mitchell that he wants an agreement that allows Israel to proceed with some settlement construction while at the same time restarting peace talks with the Palestinians. In the past week, both Israel and the U.S. have been signaling that an agreement could be within reach. Speaking alongside Mitchell before the meeting, Netanyahu said he hoped peace negotiations would resume shortly. We are making headway. My government has taken steps in both words and deeds to move forward, he said. But in the days preceding Wednesday\'s meeting, the key encounter of the Israeli leader\'s four-day London trip, he also made clear he sees the spotlight on settlements as unfair and insisted the Mideast conflict is rooted in a deep Arab enmity toward Israel that predates them. 177','Israel PM: progress made with U.S. on settlements (AP)LONDON (AP) Israel and the U.S. are making headway in defusing an unusually public disagreement over West Bank settlements, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said as he met a top American envoy in London on Wednesday. Netanyahu has said ahead of his meeting with U.S. Mideast envoy George Mitchell that he wants an agreement that allows Israel to proceed with some settlement construction while at the same time restarting peace talks with the Palestinians. In the past week, both Israel and the U.S. have been signaling that an agreement could be within reach. Speaking alongside Mitchell before the meeting, Netanyahu said he hoped peace negotiations would resume \"shortly.\" \"We are making headway. My government has taken steps in both words and deeds to move forward,\" he said. But in the days preceding Wednesday\'s meeting, the key encounter of the Israeli leader\'s four-day London trip, he also made clear he sees the spotlight on settlements as unfair and insisted the Mideast conflict is rooted in a deep Arab enmity toward Israel that predates them. 177'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Benjamin_Netanyahu',4,1,'3154 - C05765145.txt','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately, the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. I think we should ... get on it and get with it. It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an unprecedented offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli restraint in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, unprecedented, even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan falls far short of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it unprecedented, which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah you stand there guardedly optimistic in public in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. \"We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately,\" the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. \"I think we should ... get on it and get with it.\" It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an \"unprecedented\" offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli \"restraint\" in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, \"unprecedented,\" even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan \"falls far short\" of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it \"unprecedented,\" which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East; clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah; you stand there \"guardedly optimistic\" in public; in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ben_Bernanke',1,1,'3675 - C05766528.txt','Senate confirms Bernanke for second termMedia report the Senate voted 70-30 in favor of Ben Bernanke\'s second term as Federal Reserve Chair. Andrew Kim Johnson Watch Officer State Department Operations Center S/ES-0 202-647-1512','Senate confirms Bernanke for second termMedia report the Senate voted 70-30 in favor of Ben Bernanke\'s second term as Federal Reserve Chair. Andrew Kim Johnson Watch Officer State Department Operations Center S/ES-0 202-647-1512'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ben_Chandler',1,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Ben_Nelson',4,1,'1132 - C05760390.txt','Health Care UpdateFinally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed yes vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture.','Health Care UpdateFinally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed \"yes\" vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Ben_Nelson',4,1,'3242 - C05765689.txt','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Ben_Nelson',4,1,'3244 - C05765692.txt','Health Care UpdateSenator Voinovich missed the vote. I\'m trying to find out if Leadership knew he was going to be missing or not. Although he is retiring, it\'s a little odd given how historically significant the vote is. Finally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed yes vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate.','Health Care UpdateSenator Voinovich missed the vote. I\'m trying to find out if Leadership knew he was going to be missing or not. Although he is retiring, it\'s a little odd given how historically significant the vote is. Finally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed \"yes\" vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Ben_Nelson',4,1,'3561 - C05766247.txt','Fw: Re:Don\'t want you to think I\'m ignoring your email. Just waiting to get the latest. The one piece of news is that Ben Nelson -- perhaps emboldened by all the press Lieberman has gotten the last 72 hours -- is now making noise that he is unhappy with how the bill is looking and may not support the final package. I\'ll get you a proper update shortly. Thanks and hope you\'re all having a good trip.','Fw: Re:Don\'t want you to think I\'m ignoring your email. Just waiting to get the latest. The one piece of news is that Ben Nelson -- perhaps emboldened by all the press Lieberman has gotten the last 72 hours -- is now making noise that he is unhappy with how the bill is looking and may not support the final package. I\'ll get you a proper update shortly. Thanks and hope you\'re all having a good trip.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ben_Rhodes_(White_House_staffer)',1,1,'170 - C05739760.txt','Anything to report?Sorry ? I\'ve been flat out. (And I\'ve agreed to have dinner with Anne-Marie at 7!) 1. Well get you a new CGI draft tomorrow morning for you to noodle on. Feel free to\'call when you\'ve looked at it and we can talk about other directions if it doesn\'t feel right. 2, Tom met with Barak today I will get readout from Sam V tomorrow afternoon. Wendy is going to write points for you. 3. Yousef called to say now that Jeff is gone ABZ has no one to talk to on a regular basis and asked if he could talk to Bill Burns. 4. Ben Rhodes sent me the draft UNGA speech which I will forward to you shortly. 5. Bill/Wendy are currently in a SVTC on some information that they may want to report to you on ? but unclear whether there is anything to it. 6. We\'ve nailed down a $15 mm non-lethal support and $15 mm humanitarian support announcement for next Friday\'s Friends of Syria meeting. 7. Hold on Rick Olson was lifted by Paul. 8. Protestors stormed Ansar al Shade\'s headquarters in Benghazi, and a huge number marched against militias. 9. 1 saw Dennis Ross today for one of our S/P sessions. I can fill you in on the latest on his effort. Also, he will send you some stuff in advance of your relevant meetings (he was just in Israel). That\'s the key stuff for now. More medium-range stuff to discuss in NY. From H [mallto:HDR22@dintonernall.comj','Anything to report?Sorry ? I\'ve been flat out. (And I\'ve agreed to have dinner with Anne-Marie at 7!) 1. Well get you a new CGI draft tomorrow morning for you to noodle on. Feel free to\'call when you\'ve looked at it and we can talk about other directions if it doesn\'t feel right. 2, Tom met with Barak today; I will get readout from Sam V tomorrow afternoon. Wendy is going to write points for you. 3. Yousef called to say now that Jeff is gone ABZ has no one to talk to on a regular basis and asked if he could talk to Bill Burns. 4. Ben Rhodes sent me the draft UNGA speech which I will forward to you shortly. 5. Bill/Wendy are currently in a SVTC on some information that they may want to report to you on ? but unclear whether there is anything to it. 6. We\'ve nailed down a $15 mm non-lethal support and $15 mm humanitarian support announcement for next Friday\'s Friends of Syria meeting. 7. Hold on Rick Olson was lifted by Paul. 8. Protestors stormed Ansar al Shade\'s headquarters in Benghazi, and a huge number marched against militias. 9. 1 saw Dennis Ross today for one of our S/P sessions. I can fill you in on the latest on his effort. Also, he will send you some stuff in advance of your relevant meetings (he was just in Israel). That\'s the key stuff for now. More medium-range stuff to discuss in NY. From H [mallto:HDR22@dintonernall.comj'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Ben_Smith_(journalist)',4,1,'1696 - C05761682.txt','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage, said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. He\'s out of step with the next generation. Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated, said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. \"Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage,\" said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. \"He\'s out of step with the next generation.\" Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. \"Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated,\" said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Ben_Smith_(journalist)',4,1,'1745 - C05761807.txt','last email on this subjectSorry to flood your email, but I couldn\'t resist sending this to you from Ben Smith A year later, Hillary wins A year ago today, the final set of primaries made official the foregone conclusion that Barack Obama had won the primary, and Hillary Clinton lost it. There\'s far too much going on today to dwell on an anniversary, but it does seem worth noting one particular piece of news in its light: On the central health care policy debate of the Democratic Primary -- which was, to be fair, conducted within a fairly narrow frame -- Obama appears to have conceded today to a Senate plan likely to more closely resemble Clinton\'s. In a dense, careful letter to Ted Kennedy and Max Baucus, Obama offered his principles for a health care plan and conceded on a central point: He is now open to an individual mandate, which he campaigned against, and which is now being talked about by Senators of both parties with the buzzword shared responsibility. Obama still backs a hardship waiver for people unable to afford the mandate -- which is consistent with the core of his objection to the mandate. But what he cast as a principled difference of approach -- was the problem merely that people couldn\'t afford insurance? or something more? -- seems to have been conceded. Here\'s the relevant paragraph: I understand the Committees are moving towards a principle of shared responsibility -- making every American responsible for having health insurance coverage, and asking that employers share in the cost. I share the goal of ending lapses and gaps in coverage that make us less healthy and drive up everyone\'s costs, and I am open to your ideas on shared responsibility. But I believe if we are going to make people responsible for owning health insurance, we must make health care affordable. If we do end up with a system where people are responsible for their own insurance, we need to provide a hardship waiver to exempt Americans who cannot afford it. In addition, while I believe that employers have a responsibility to support health insurance for their employees, small businesses face a number of special challenges in affording health benefits and should be exempted. B6 B6 By Ben Smith 07:51 PM','last email on this subjectSorry to flood your email, but I couldn\'t resist sending this to you from Ben Smith A year later, Hillary wins A year ago today, the final set of primaries made official the foregone conclusion that Barack Obama had won the primary, and Hillary Clinton lost it. There\'s far too much going on today to dwell on an anniversary, but it does seem worth noting one particular piece of news in its light: On the central health care policy debate of the Democratic Primary -- which was, to be fair, conducted within a fairly narrow frame -- Obama appears to have conceded today to a Senate plan likely to more closely resemble Clinton\'s. In a dense, careful letter to Ted Kennedy and Max Baucus, Obama offered his principles for a health care plan and conceded on a central point: He is now open to an individual mandate, which he campaigned against, and which is now being talked about by Senators of both parties with the buzzword \"shared responsibility.\" Obama still backs a \"hardship waiver\" for people unable to afford the mandate -- which is consistent with the core of his objection to the mandate. But what he cast as a principled difference of approach -- was the problem merely that people couldn\'t afford insurance? or something more? -- seems to have been conceded. Here\'s the relevant paragraph: I understand the Committees are moving towards a principle of shared responsibility -- making every American responsible for having health insurance coverage, and asking that employers share in the cost. I share the goal of ending lapses and gaps in coverage that make us less healthy and drive up everyone\'s costs, and I am open to your ideas on shared responsibility. But I believe if we are going to make people responsible for owning health insurance, we must make health care affordable. If we do end up with a system where people are responsible for their own insurance, we need to provide a hardship waiver to exempt Americans who cannot afford it. In addition, while I believe that employers have a responsibility to support health insurance for their employees, small businesses face a number of special challenges in affording health benefits and should be exempted. B6 B6 By Ben Smith 07:51 PM'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Ben_Smith_(journalist)',4,1,'1925 - C05762464.txt','Politico FW: RE:FYI below VICTORY! thx. i\'ve been successfully, mostly, talked out of that thesis. best was holbrooke, who interrupted self to say, I hope you\'re writing this down. Ben Smith httu://www.bolitico.com/blogs/bensmith/ fax: 866 293 7155','Politico FW: RE:FYI below VICTORY! thx. i\'ve been successfully, mostly, talked out of that thesis. best was holbrooke, who interrupted self to say, \"I hope you\'re writing this down.\" Ben Smith httu://www.bolitico.com/blogs/bensmith/ fax: 866 293 7155'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Ben_Smith_(journalist)',4,1,'1935 - C05762498.txt','See below - then see next emailLongtime Clinton confidant Blumenthal to become Clinton advisor Tue, 06/23/2009 - 1:00pm Longtime journalist and former Clinton White House advisor Sidney Blumenthal will become a special advisor without portfolio to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, The Cable has learned. Blumenthal refused to comment. But sources say he is filling out the paperwork and disentangling himself from other obligations as he moves to become a special advisor to the secretary whose presidential campaign he helped advise. The position would not require Senate confirmation. Clinton, who is recovering from surgery to repair a broken elbow, has been building her team at the State Department, while establishing her credentials as a team player supporting and amplifying her former presidential rival\'s foreign-policy vision. Sources close to her says she will prove indispensable to Obama, a point several Obama aides also made to Politico\'s Ben Smith in a piece noting the relatively background role she has played in these early months. The planned addition of Blumenthal, a longtime confidant of the Clinton family and a fierce defender of Bill Clinton\'s presidential legacy, could indicate she plans to raise her profile. (Blumenthal is probably Clinton\'s best speechwriter, a friend notes.) In the foreign-policy arena, Blumenthal advised former President Clinton on U.S.-British relations, and first introduced him to future British Prime Minister Tony Blair. He has also been active in the Third Way- Progressive Governance process. A former Washington Post reporter, Blumenthal has contributed commentary and editorial advice to Vanity Fair, Tina Brown\'s new online magazine The Daily Beast, the New Yorker, and Salon. Blumenthal has also been a fellow at New York University\'s Center on Law and Security. Laura Rozen I Permalink I fA9%\'1 Comments? Login or register 52','See below - then see next emailLongtime Clinton confidant Blumenthal to become Clinton advisor Tue, 06/23/2009 - 1:00pm Longtime journalist and former Clinton White House advisor Sidney Blumenthal will become a special advisor without portfolio to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, The Cable has learned. Blumenthal refused to comment. But sources say he is filling out the paperwork and disentangling himself from other obligations as he moves to become a special advisor to the secretary whose presidential campaign he helped advise. The position would not require Senate confirmation. Clinton, who is recovering from surgery to repair a broken elbow, has been building her team at the State Department, while establishing her credentials as a team player supporting and amplifying her former presidential rival\'s foreign-policy vision. Sources close to her says she will prove indispensable to Obama, a point several Obama aides also made to Politico\'s Ben Smith in a piece noting the relatively background role she has played in these early months. The planned addition of Blumenthal, a longtime confidant of the Clinton family and a fierce defender of Bill Clinton\'s presidential legacy, could indicate she plans to raise her profile. (Blumenthal is probably Clinton\'s best speechwriter, a friend notes.) In the foreign-policy arena, Blumenthal advised former President Clinton on U.S.-British relations, and first introduced him to future British Prime Minister Tony Blair. He has also been active in the Third Way- Progressive Governance process. A former Washington Post reporter, Blumenthal has contributed commentary and editorial advice to Vanity Fair, Tina Brown\'s new online magazine The Daily Beast, the New Yorker, and Salon. Blumenthal has also been a fellow at New York University\'s Center on Law and Security. Laura Rozen I Permalink I fA9%\'1 Comments? Login or register 52'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Berlin',12,1,'1011 - C05760220.txt','S Afghanistan mtg ParisWhy would we draw lines at all? Invite everyone who is part of effort. Fyi As some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.','S Afghanistan mtg ParisWhy would we draw lines at all? Invite everyone who is part of effort. Fyi As some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Berlin',12,1,'1034 - C05760250.txt','FYI: Charlie RoseI ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid','FYI: Charlie RoseI ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Berlin',12,1,'1051 - C05760281.txt','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe Wilson1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 FYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/09/2024 Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 20th ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. I am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe Wilson1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 FYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/09/2024 Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 20th ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. I am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Berlin',12,1,'2716 - C05764319.txt','(Reuters) Germany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talksGermany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talks BERLIN (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who is bidding to oust Angela Merkel as chancellor of Germany in September\'s election, said he wanted a timetable for a military pull-out from Afghanistan. Steinmeier said once it became clear who would lead Afghanistan after the election there, talks should begin over how long foreign troops should stay. We need to agree with the new Afghan president...how long international troops should remain in Afghanistan, he said at the sidelines of an election event in Dortmund on Saturday. 1\'2G','(Reuters) Germany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talksGermany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talks BERLIN (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who is bidding to oust Angela Merkel as chancellor of Germany in September\'s election, said he wanted a timetable for a military pull-out from Afghanistan. Steinmeier said once it became clear who would lead Afghanistan after the election there, talks should begin over how long foreign troops should stay. \"We need to agree with the new Afghan president...how long international troops should remain in Afghanistan,\" he said at the sidelines of an election event in Dortmund on Saturday. 1\'2G'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Berlin',12,1,'2992 - C05764840.txt','S Afghanistan mtg ParisAs some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.','S Afghanistan mtg ParisAs some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Berlin',12,1,'3088 - C05764997.txt','S Afghanistan mtg ParisFrench have clarified that they\'d like to invite about 10 key EU FMs, Swedish presidency. the biggest players in Afghanistan plus the (Sarko now saying he won\'t send any new troops while Brown has announced he will, Can we invite all and not limit the participation? cdm As some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.','S Afghanistan mtg ParisFrench have clarified that they\'d like to invite about 10 key EU FMs, Swedish presidency. the biggest players in Afghanistan plus the (Sarko now saying he won\'t send any new troops while Brown has announced he will, Can we invite all and not limit the participation? cdm As some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Berlin',12,1,'3169 - C05765211.txt','Memo: Berlin speeches. SidCONFIDENTIAL November 5, 2009-11-05 For Hillary:','Memo: Berlin speeches. SidCONFIDENTIAL November 5, 2009-11-05 For Hillary:'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Berlin',12,1,'3171 - C05765213.txt','Memo: Berlin speeches. SidI hope we can achieve both power and poetry. Who is doing the short Monday remarks? The speechwriting crew is taking Sid\'s points below and massaging them into a set of remarks. CONFIDENTIAL','Memo: Berlin speeches. SidI hope we can achieve both power and poetry. Who is doing the short Monday remarks? The speechwriting crew is taking Sid\'s points below and massaging them into a set of remarks. CONFIDENTIAL'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Berlin',12,1,'3177 - C05765228.txt','FYI: Charlie RoseI ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid','FYI: Charlie RoseI ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Berlin',12,1,'3180 - C05765232.txt','FYI: Charlie RoseThanks! See you then and in the meantime happy trails and I\'ll send notes along the way I ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry','FYI: Charlie RoseThanks! See you then and in the meantime happy trails and I\'ll send notes along the way I ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Berlin',12,1,'3216 - C05765644.txt','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe WilsonFYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 201h ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to undertake projects in Africa. With our record of success elsewhere, we are certain that our approach to project development and execution will mesh nicely with African needs and U.S. policy priorities. Valerie, Trevor and Samantha join me in extending our best wishes to you, Bill, and Chelsea as we enter the holiday season. Joe Ambassador Joseph Wilson Director, Symbion Power Email: joseph.wilsonsymbion-power.com Tel. No. +1 505 629-9142 website: www.symbion-power.com  This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify immediately.','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe WilsonFYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 201h ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to undertake projects in Africa. With our record of success elsewhere, we are certain that our approach to project development and execution will mesh nicely with African needs and U.S. policy priorities. Valerie, Trevor and Samantha join me in extending our best wishes to you, Bill, and Chelsea as we enter the holiday season. Joe Ambassador Joseph Wilson Director, Symbion Power Email: joseph.wilsonsymbion-power.com Tel. No. +1 505 629-9142 website: www.symbion-power.com ; This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify immediately.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Berlin',12,1,'3643 - C05766457.txt','Memo on Tony Blair, politics behind Eu presidency & Berlin trip. SidAttachments: hrc memo blair berlin 102309.docx CONFIDENTIAL October 23, 2009 For: Hillary','Memo on Tony Blair, politics behind Eu presidency & Berlin trip. SidAttachments: hrc memo blair berlin 102309.docx CONFIDENTIAL October 23, 2009 For: Hillary'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Berlin_Wall',1,2,'1080 - C05760321.txt','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall, he was expected to say that Reagan\'s constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, \"The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall,\" he was expected to say that Reagan\'s \"constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom\" undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Bermuda',6,1,'1892 - C05762380.txt','Can you talk?calling you now I have a time sensitive matter to discuss re Guantanamo detainees and Bermuda.','Can you talk?calling you now I have a time sensitive matter to discuss re Guantanamo detainees and Bermuda.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Bermuda',6,1,'1893 - C05762382.txt','Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Berlusconi in press availability, 6/15/09As I said before, Prime Minister Berlusconi\'s assistance on our efforts to close Guantanamo is very important to us. I have to say, by the way, that Bermuda has done us a great service, as well, on that front, and I\'m grateful to them. THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release 15, 2009 June REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRIME MINISTER BERLUSCONI OF ITALY IN PRESS AVAILABILITY Oval Office 5:48 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening, everybody. Buona sera. I want to welcome Prime Minister Berlusconi here. He has proved to be a great friend of the United States. And he and I got to know each other at the G20 summit. We are now in the process of planning the G8 summit that Italy will be hosting. We emphasized the strong, historic ties between the United States and Italy. Our bilateral relationship has been marked by cooperation across the board. And I am extremely grateful for his friendship. 129','Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Berlusconi in press availability, 6/15/09\"As I said before, Prime Minister Berlusconi\'s assistance on our efforts to close Guantanamo is very important to us. I have to say, by the way, that Bermuda has done us a great service, as well, on that front, and I\'m grateful to them.\" THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release 15, 2009 June REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRIME MINISTER BERLUSCONI OF ITALY IN PRESS AVAILABILITY Oval Office 5:48 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening, everybody. Buona sera. I want to welcome Prime Minister Berlusconi here. He has proved to be a great friend of the United States. And he and I got to know each other at the G20 summit. We are now in the process of planning the G8 summit that Italy will be hosting. We emphasized the strong, historic ties between the United States and Italy. Our bilateral relationship has been marked by cooperation across the board. And I am extremely grateful for his friendship. 129'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Bermuda',6,1,'2003 - C05762610.txt','Deed is doneThe Uighurs, free and happy, have landed in Bermuda. All well. 54','Deed is doneThe Uighurs, free and happy, have landed in Bermuda. All well. 54'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Bermuda',6,1,'3058 - C05764944.txt','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"\"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Bermuda',6,1,'3061 - C05764951.txt','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Bermuda',6,1,'3573 - C05766276.txt','Wash. Post. today re Palau & UighursJake, Want to make sure you saw the front page story below. It\'s really about the tragedy of brothers wrongfully detained at Guantanamo but it makes clear that Palau is doing the U.S. a great service and has been more courageous in this regard than most of the world (although Palau is in many ways more vulnerable to China): The Secretary complimenting Pres. Toribiong re this was a good move right after Alcy upset the Palauans (as you feared) in a meeting I will give you a confidential report on separately. Jeff 2 Brothers\' Grim Tale Of Loyalty And Limbo To Leave Guantanamo Means Abandoning Family By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, September 28, 2009 Bahtiyar Mahnut, a detainee at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, learned a few weeks ago that the Pacific island nation of Palau had invited him to settle there. It should have been cause for celebration, especially for a man who desperately wants to be free. But, to the surprise of his attorneys, Bahtiyar has turned down the offer. He wishes to remain a prisoner, they say, so he can look after his older brother, a fellow detainee. The brothers\' saga, as related by their attorneys and military records, could transpire only in the context of Guantanamo Bay and comes at a critical juncture for the Obama administration, which is struggling to meet a Jan. 22 deadline to shutter the 223-detainee prison. Their circumstances also highlight the diplomatic difficulties facing the U.S. government as it tries to find places to send prisoners not destined for terrorism trials in the United States. The brothers are Uighurs, residents of China who are considered separatists by Beijing but are not enemies of the United States. The brothers were picked up separately in Afghanistan and Pakistan soon after the United States launched attacks against al-Qaeda and the Taliban in retaliation for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Since at least 2003, the U.S. government has tried to find homes for the brothers and 20 other captured Uighurs. Five went to Albania in 2006 four were sent to Bermuda in June. At one point, U.S. officials were considering the possibility of resettling Uighurs in the D.C. region, but that plan was scuttled under political pressure. Most countries have been reluctant to accept Uighurs and risk angering China. In recent weeks, however, Palau has agreed to accept 12 of the 13 remaining Uighurs, according to the Justice Department. The only detainee not invited by Palau was Bahtiyar\'s older brother, Arkin Mahmud, 45, who has developed mental health problems that are apparently too serious to be treated in the sparsely populated country, said his attorney, Elizabeth Gilson. To make matters worse, according to Gilson and military records, Arkin is a prisoner only because he went searching for Bahtiyar after the younger brother left their homeland eight years ago.','Wash. Post. today re Palau & UighursJake, Want to make sure you saw the front page story below. It\'s really about the tragedy of brothers wrongfully detained at Guantanamo but it makes clear that Palau is doing the U.S. a great service and has been more courageous in this regard than most of the world (although Palau is in many ways more vulnerable to China): The Secretary complimenting Pres. Toribiong re this was a good move right after Alcy upset the Palauans (as you feared) in a meeting I will give you a confidential report on separately. Jeff 2 Brothers\' Grim Tale Of Loyalty And Limbo To Leave Guantanamo Means Abandoning Family By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, September 28, 2009 Bahtiyar Mahnut, a detainee at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, learned a few weeks ago that the Pacific island nation of Palau had invited him to settle there. It should have been cause for celebration, especially for a man who desperately wants to be free. But, to the surprise of his attorneys, Bahtiyar has turned down the offer. He wishes to remain a prisoner, they say, so he can look after his older brother, a fellow detainee. The brothers\' saga, as related by their attorneys and military records, could transpire only in the context of Guantanamo Bay and comes at a critical juncture for the Obama administration, which is struggling to meet a Jan. 22 deadline to shutter the 223-detainee prison. Their circumstances also highlight the diplomatic difficulties facing the U.S. government as it tries to find places to send prisoners not destined for terrorism trials in the United States. The brothers are Uighurs, residents of China who are considered separatists by Beijing but are not enemies of the United States. The brothers were picked up separately in Afghanistan and Pakistan soon after the United States launched attacks against al-Qaeda and the Taliban in retaliation for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Since at least 2003, the U.S. government has tried to find homes for the brothers and 20 other captured Uighurs. Five went to Albania in 2006; four were sent to Bermuda in June. At one point, U.S. officials were considering the possibility of resettling Uighurs in the D.C. region, but that plan was scuttled under political pressure. Most countries have been reluctant to accept Uighurs and risk angering China. In recent weeks, however, Palau has agreed to accept 12 of the 13 remaining Uighurs, according to the Justice Department. The only detainee not invited by Palau was Bahtiyar\'s older brother, Arkin Mahmud, 45, who has developed mental health problems that are apparently too serious to be treated in the sparsely populated country, said his attorney, Elizabeth Gilson. To make matters worse, according to Gilson and military records, Arkin is a prisoner only because he went searching for Bahtiyar after the younger brother left their homeland eight years ago.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bertie_Ahern',1,1,'2335 - C05763179.txt','Mini Schedule 7/15/098:05 am ARRIVE State Department 8:05 am BREAKFAST w/CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS MEMBERS 9:15 am Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/ SECRETARY GATES AND GENERAL JONES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 12:15 pm White House Situation Room 12:30 pm DEPART White House *En route Council on Foreign Relations 12:35 pm ARRIVE Council on Foreign Relations 12:40 pm SPEECH TO THE COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS 2:00 pm Council on Foreign Relations 2:05 pm DEPART Council on Foreign Relations *En route State Department 2:15 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:45 pm MEETING w/BERTIE AHERN, BOARD MEMBER, CO-OPERATION 3:15 pm IRELAND AND FORMER PRIME MINISTER OF IRELAND 214','Mini Schedule 7/15/098:05 am ARRIVE State Department 8:05 am BREAKFAST w/CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS MEMBERS 9:15 am Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/ SECRETARY GATES AND GENERAL JONES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 12:15 pm White House Situation Room 12:30 pm DEPART White House *En route Council on Foreign Relations 12:35 pm ARRIVE Council on Foreign Relations 12:40 pm SPEECH TO THE COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS 2:00 pm Council on Foreign Relations 2:05 pm DEPART Council on Foreign Relations *En route State Department 2:15 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:45 pm MEETING w/BERTIE AHERN, BOARD MEMBER, CO-OPERATION 3:15 pm IRELAND AND FORMER PRIME MINISTER OF IRELAND 214'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Beth_Nolan',1,1,'1672 - C05761587.txt','Korea Re KoreaFyi Spoke to Beth today to close loop after our chat yesterday and after checking overnight with Kathy Stephens. Beth: I just landed at Dulles after a trip to Singapore and Tokyo. I\'ll call you as soon as I get to the office. Rgds, Glyn Glyn Not sure if you recall beth nolan who was wh counsel under pres clinton. She has a matter regarding the pres of ROK that she could use your guidance on. Cheryl, I am hoping you can put me in touch tomorrow with Glen Davies or whomever you think I should talk with re Korea. Thanks. Beth','Korea Re KoreaFyi Spoke to Beth today to close loop after our chat yesterday and after checking overnight with Kathy Stephens. Beth: I just landed at Dulles after a trip to Singapore and Tokyo. I\'ll call you as soon as I get to the office. Rgds, Glyn Glyn Not sure if you recall beth nolan who was wh counsel under pres clinton. She has a matter regarding the pres of ROK that she could use your guidance on. Cheryl, I am hoping you can put me in touch tomorrow with Glen Davies or whomever you think I should talk with re Korea. Thanks. Beth'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Betsy_Markey',1,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Better_with_You',1,1,'1447 - C05761174.txt','CallHe\'s in cairo. Saying after 2:30 is ideal. Secure is better. You can call from the grey phone. Is he back in the country? Does it need to be secure? Dennis ross wants to talk to you. 3','CallHe\'s in cairo. Saying after 2:30 is ideal. Secure is better. You can call from the grey phone. Is he back in the country? Does it need to be secure? Dennis ross wants to talk to you. 3'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bełwin',1,1,'2710 - C05764302.txt','(WSJ)- German government awaits outcome of GM board of directors meetingBERLIN (Dow Jones)--The German government is awaiting the outcome of a meeting of General Motors Co.\'s board of directors later Friday that will discuss the sale of its German unit Adam Opel GmbH. The government will then assess what it believes will be a fundamental signal on which of the two remaining bids for the unit the company favors, economics ministry spokeswoman Beatrix Brodkorb said Friday. The meeting is due to take place in the afternoon, central European time, according to the government. Austrian-Canadian car parts maker Magna International Inc. (MGA), in a consortium with Russian savings banks OAO Sberbank (SBER.RS), and Belgian private equity firm RHJ International SA (RHJI.BT) have recently presented revised bids for Opel and its sister company, U.K.-based Vauxhall. Germany\'s Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is keen to rescue jobs at Opel ahead of the Sept. 27 general election, has lobbied hard for Magna to be win the bid, while GM in the past has preferred RHJ. Government spokesman Klaus Vater said Friday that there is currently some movement, and Brodkorb said the government has been in contact with the U.S. on Opel over the past 24 hours. Brodkorb stressed that Germany\'s offer to provide the entire EUR4.5 billion in state aid for Opel came after GM asked Germany to provide more details on aid for the Magna bid but made no request for more state aid details for RHJ. The offer to pay state subsidies entirely and upfront without other European countries that have Opel and Vauxhall plants is an offer to other countries to help get a fast decision, Brodkorb said. Other European countries with Opel plants include Spain, the U.K., Poland and Belgium. The U.K. government is reportedly irritated by Germany\'s offer to entirely shoulder state guarantees of up to EUR4.5 billion in the deal because a decision on state aid wouldn\'t be up to Germany alone since the Opel bids also involve Vauxhall and production sites in Spain and Poland. Opel has around 50,000 staff in Europe, of which around half are based in Germany. 12)','(WSJ)- German government awaits outcome of GM board of directors meetingBERLIN (Dow Jones)--The German government is awaiting the outcome of a meeting of General Motors Co.\'s board of directors later Friday that will discuss the sale of its German unit Adam Opel GmbH. The government will then assess what it believes will be a fundamental signal on which of the two remaining bids for the unit the company favors, economics ministry spokeswoman Beatrix Brodkorb said Friday. The meeting is due to take place in the afternoon, central European time, according to the government. Austrian-Canadian car parts maker Magna International Inc. (MGA), in a consortium with Russian savings banks OAO Sberbank (SBER.RS), and Belgian private equity firm RHJ International SA (RHJI.BT) have recently presented revised bids for Opel and its sister company, U.K.-based Vauxhall. Germany\'s Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is keen to rescue jobs at Opel ahead of the Sept. 27 general election, has lobbied hard for Magna to be win the bid, while GM in the past has preferred RHJ. Government spokesman Klaus Vater said Friday that there is currently \"some movement,\" and Brodkorb said the government has been in contact with the U.S. on Opel over the past 24 hours. Brodkorb stressed that Germany\'s offer to provide the entire EUR4.5 billion in state aid for Opel came after GM asked Germany to provide more details on aid for the Magna bid but made no request for more state aid details for RHJ. The offer to pay state subsidies entirely and upfront without other European countries that have Opel and Vauxhall plants \"is an offer to other countries to help get a fast decision,\" Brodkorb said. Other European countries with Opel plants include Spain, the U.K., Poland and Belgium. The U.K. government is reportedly irritated by Germany\'s offer to entirely shoulder state guarantees of up to EUR4.5 billion in the deal because a decision on state aid wouldn\'t be up to Germany alone since the Opel bids also involve Vauxhall and production sites in Spain and Poland. Opel has around 50,000 staff in Europe, of which around half are based in Germany. 12)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bible',1,1,'29 - C05739590.txt','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation, is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by we. From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger, theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled Innocence of Muslims) by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different we. From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere. Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published asThis Is Water, novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the natural, basic self-centeredness that puts me at the center of the world. This unconscious default setting fosters the sort of blind certainty that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that default setting ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of \"The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation,\" is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by \"we.\" From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, \"There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger,\" theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled \"Innocence of Muslims\") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different \"we.\" From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, \"I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere.\" \"Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet,\" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. \"The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.\" In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as\"This Is Water,\" novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the \"natural, basic self-centeredness\" that puts \"me\" at the center of the world. This unconscious \"default setting\" fosters the sort of \"blind certainty\" that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that \"default setting\" ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Big_Think',2,1,'3642 - C05766455.txt','maggiethoughts Maggie is going to be down in DC on Thursday, February 18th and could do a big think dinner that evening ? that date works well on HRC\'s calendar too. Cheryl, if it\'s good on your end, should we run by HRC and move forward with invites? Lana Valmoro nt to the Secretary of State (direct) B6','maggiethoughts Maggie is going to be down in DC on Thursday, February 18th and could do a \"big think\" dinner that evening ? that date works well on HRC\'s calendar too. Cheryl, if it\'s good on your end, should we run by HRC and move forward with invites? Lana Valmoro nt to the Secretary of State (direct) B6'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Big_Think',2,1,'3650 - C05766471.txt','maggieI want to do dinner but discuss invites w me first. Thx. thoughts Maggie is going to be down in DC on Thursday, February 18th and could do a big think dinner that evening ?that date works well on HRC\'s calendar too. Cheryl, if it\'s good on your end, should we run by HRC and move forward with invites? Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State (direct)','maggieI want to do dinner but discuss invites w me first. Thx. thoughts Maggie is going to be down in DC on Thursday, February 18th and could do a \"big think\" dinner that evening ?that date works well on HRC\'s calendar too. Cheryl, if it\'s good on your end, should we run by HRC and move forward with invites? Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State (direct)'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Big_Thinkers_(video_game_series)',2,1,'1953 - C05762540.txt','Big thinkers lunch for wed10','Big thinkers lunch for wed10'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Big_Thinkers_(video_game_series)',2,1,'1954 - C05762541.txt','Big thinkers lunch for wedI actually think that\'s better, we had entertained it but didn\'t know what u would be up for. Will proceed. That is a huge group. There is no way to make them all feel important and listened to. Should we split group in half and have two lunches? This would be list. What do u think? Can we start inviting people? not a usual suspect for us, but very smart) 11','Big thinkers lunch for wedI actually think that\'s better, we had entertained it but didn\'t know what u would be up for. Will proceed. That is a huge group. There is no way to make them all feel important and listened to. Should we split group in half and have two lunches? This would be list. What do u think? Can we start inviting people? not a usual suspect for us, but very smart) 11'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Bilateralism',2,1,'1893 - C05762382.txt','Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Berlusconi in press availability, 6/15/09As I said before, Prime Minister Berlusconi\'s assistance on our efforts to close Guantanamo is very important to us. I have to say, by the way, that Bermuda has done us a great service, as well, on that front, and I\'m grateful to them. THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release 15, 2009 June REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRIME MINISTER BERLUSCONI OF ITALY IN PRESS AVAILABILITY Oval Office 5:48 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening, everybody. Buona sera. I want to welcome Prime Minister Berlusconi here. He has proved to be a great friend of the United States. And he and I got to know each other at the G20 summit. We are now in the process of planning the G8 summit that Italy will be hosting. We emphasized the strong, historic ties between the United States and Italy. Our bilateral relationship has been marked by cooperation across the board. And I am extremely grateful for his friendship. 129','Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Berlusconi in press availability, 6/15/09\"As I said before, Prime Minister Berlusconi\'s assistance on our efforts to close Guantanamo is very important to us. I have to say, by the way, that Bermuda has done us a great service, as well, on that front, and I\'m grateful to them.\" THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release 15, 2009 June REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRIME MINISTER BERLUSCONI OF ITALY IN PRESS AVAILABILITY Oval Office 5:48 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening, everybody. Buona sera. I want to welcome Prime Minister Berlusconi here. He has proved to be a great friend of the United States. And he and I got to know each other at the G20 summit. We are now in the process of planning the G8 summit that Italy will be hosting. We emphasized the strong, historic ties between the United States and Italy. Our bilateral relationship has been marked by cooperation across the board. And I am extremely grateful for his friendship. 129'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Bilateralism',2,1,'2536 - C05763975.txt','Secretary of State\'s visit to AfricaMs. Cheryl Mills Counselor & Chief of Staff Department of State Dear Chief of Staff, Following our short exchange of views, on the margins of your last meeting with the African Diplomatic Group on Food Security, and yesterday\'s press release on Secretary of State\'s visit to Africa, I wish to express my deepest appreciation for your personal support in the positive consideration of the invitation the Cape Verdian Minister of Foreign Affairs extended to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The Cape Verdian authorities see this visit as an important landmark in the bilateral relations between Cape Verde and the US and an opportunity to discuss ways to strenghten those relations and our cooperation at the international level where we share various views and goals. We therefore look forward to the visit with much enthusiasm. In this line, I wish to reiterate that the Embassy of Cape Verde and myself stand ready to facilitate and contribute in any way deemed necessary to ensure an adequate preparation of the visit. Please feel free to contact me at my following e-mails: official e-mail or My private one or by cell phone It will be for me a personal pleasure to welcome you in my country. Best regards, Fatima Veiga 328','Secretary of State\'s visit to AfricaMs. Cheryl Mills Counselor & Chief of Staff Department of State Dear Chief of Staff, Following our short exchange of views, on the margins of your last meeting with the African Diplomatic Group on Food Security, and yesterday\'s press release on Secretary of State\'s visit to Africa, I wish to express my deepest appreciation for your personal support in the positive consideration of the invitation the Cape Verdian Minister of Foreign Affairs extended to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The Cape Verdian authorities see this visit as an important landmark in the bilateral relations between Cape Verde and the US and an opportunity to discuss ways to strenghten those relations and our cooperation at the international level where we share various views and goals. We therefore look forward to the visit with much enthusiasm. In this line, I wish to reiterate that the Embassy of Cape Verde and myself stand ready to facilitate and contribute in any way deemed necessary to ensure an adequate preparation of the visit. Please feel free to contact me at my following e-mails: official e-mail or My private one or by cell phone It will be for me a personal pleasure to welcome you in my country. Best regards, Fatima Veiga 328'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bill_&amp_Melinda_Gates_Foundation',1,1,'3219 - C05765650.txt','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred smart power foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as ridiculous, a nightmare, and frustrating beyond words. $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred \"smart power\" foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as \"ridiculous,\" \"a nightmare,\" and \"frustrating beyond words.\" $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bill_Bolling',1,1,'3456 - C05766066.txt','2009-12-31 Lewis Work PlanImportance: High Hi Cheryl: Today, I was able to have good preliminary conversations with Jean Bonilla and Lorraine Hariton in EEB. Both Jean and Lorraine are very excited about the opportunity to partner on this new area for the Secretary and provided me with some very valuable insight and discussion on how we can partner and collaborate on programming and initiatives together. I also included the information from ECA ?that we discussed in the document. The INR meeting was cancelled today and will be scheduled for early next week. As I move around the Department and talk with other officials in the coming week, I believe we will be able to build out a more robust Work Plan and garner some great collaborations on this effort. Additionally, in a recent conversation that I had with Governor O\'Malley from Maryland, I shared with him that the Secretary was launching a new effort that would assist state and local leaders with respect to their global affairs portfolios. The Governor was extremely excited and remarked that he has some great idea for the Secretary about how the Department can be a major value-add to local governments. He told me that he wants to be very engaged in what we do in the Department in this area. I will be scheduling a time to meet with him and his economic team once my position has been announced. He wanted me to let her know that he had been thinking about her and wanted to reach out and did not know how and then I walked in and we began to have this discussion and he said ? what a way to start his year for 2010 ? something coming to reality that he had been thinking about. Also, Maura Pally in ECA forwarded me a meeting that I took with the Deputy Director of the National Lieutenant Governor\'s Association. They were in town working on their upcoming Washington meeting. They too are very excited about what we are planning and want to work very closely with us in the coming months as we launch this effort. Lt. Governor Bill Bolling in VA is the current Chair.','2009-12-31 Lewis Work PlanImportance: High Hi Cheryl: Today, I was able to have good preliminary conversations with Jean Bonilla and Lorraine Hariton in EEB. Both Jean and Lorraine are very excited about the opportunity to partner on this new area for the Secretary and provided me with some very valuable insight and discussion on how we can partner and collaborate on programming and initiatives together. I also included the information from ECA ?that we discussed in the document. The INR meeting was cancelled today and will be scheduled for early next week. As I move around the Department and talk with other officials in the coming week, I believe we will be able to build out a more robust Work Plan and garner some great collaborations on this effort. Additionally, in a recent conversation that I had with Governor O\'Malley from Maryland, I shared with him that the Secretary was launching a new effort that would assist state and local leaders with respect to their global affairs portfolios. The Governor was extremely excited and remarked that he has some great idea for the Secretary about how the Department can be a major value-add to local governments. He told me that he wants to be very engaged in what we do in the Department in this area. I will be scheduling a time to meet with him and his economic team once my position has been announced. He wanted me to let her know that he had been thinking about her and wanted to reach out and did not know how and then I walked in and we began to have this discussion and he said ? what a way to start his year for 2010 ? something coming to reality that he had been thinking about. Also, Maura Pally in ECA forwarded me a meeting that I took with the Deputy Director of the National Lieutenant Governor\'s Association. They were in town working on their upcoming Washington meeting. They too are very excited about what we are planning and want to work very closely with us in the coming months as we launch this effort. Lt. Governor Bill Bolling in VA is the current Chair.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Bill_Burns_(anchor)',2,1,'1128 - C05760385.txt','Call to Chinese FM YangI will do when he is available which should not be for a few hours. Let me know when. Thx. See below Bill burns is asking if you would call yang We can send you formal call sheet and set up call if you want. Madam Secretary, I\'m really sorry to disturb your weekend. 1.4(D) B1 Jim and I agree that it would be very 1.4(D) helpful if you could call FM Yang as soon as possible this weekend and press the point with him. If you\'re able to, here B1 are a few suggested points. Begin points: B5','Call to Chinese FM YangI will do when he is available which should not be for a few hours. Let me know when. Thx. See below Bill burns is asking if you would call yang We can send you formal call sheet and set up call if you want. Madam Secretary, I\'m really sorry to disturb your weekend. 1.4(D) B1 Jim and I agree that it would be very 1.4(D) helpful if you could call FM Yang as soon as possible this weekend and press the point with him. If you\'re able to, here B1 are a few suggested points. Begin points: B5'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Bill_Burns_(anchor)',2,1,'2450 - C05763757.txt','draft of monday, august 17thAttachments: August.17.09.drafttwo.doc August.17.09.drafttwo.doc>> 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR ELLEN TAUSCHER, 10:20 am UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor','draft of monday, august 17thAttachments: August.17.09.drafttwo.doc August.17.09.drafttwo.doc>> 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR ELLEN TAUSCHER, 10:20 am UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Bill_Burns_(baseball)',13,1,'1380 - C05760837.txt','Fried TurkeyMadam Secretary, Thanks again. n1send the Princeton speech text to Jake. On Libya, I did talk to New York -- the Libyans did not object to our text in the end, and we\'re on track for adoption of statement this afternoon. All best, Bill Ifs a pleasure working w you and I\'m both delighted and honored to call you a colleague. I also would like to read your Princeton speech which the article referenced. In addition, I\'d welcome your ideas about how best to identify and promote the next generation of Bill Burns FS0s. That is one of my reform goals. On another matter, we are in good shape at the UN on the DPRK Pres. Statement except for the Libyans. Would you pls contact Susan Rice to get briefed and advise what we should do to get them on board. Thx. H From: Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:21:22 -0400 Madam Secretary, Many thanks for the very generous comments you made to The Washington Times about me. The whole article was much more than I deserved (or wanted), but what you said really means a lot. It\'s an honor to work for you. Hope you\'re having a great Easter holiday, Bill Bill--Did you talk w White House about Dan going w POTUS to Turkey? (Pls forgive the bad pun in title!) HRC The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!','Fried TurkeyMadam Secretary, Thanks again. n1send the Princeton speech text to Jake. On Libya, I did talk to New York -- the Libyans did not object to our text in the end, and we\'re on track for adoption of statement this afternoon. All best, Bill Ifs a pleasure working w you and I\'m both delighted and honored to call you a colleague. I also would like to read your Princeton speech which the article referenced. In addition, I\'d welcome your ideas about how best to identify and promote the next generation of \"Bill Burns FS0s\". That is one of my reform goals. On another matter, we are in good shape at the UN on the DPRK Pres. Statement except for the Libyans. Would you pls contact Susan Rice to get briefed and advise what we should do to get them on board. Thx. H From: Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:21:22 -0400 Madam Secretary, Many thanks for the very generous comments you made to The Washington Times about me. The whole article was much more than I deserved (or wanted), but what you said really means a lot. It\'s an honor to work for you. Hope you\'re having a great Easter holiday, Bill Bill--Did you talk w White House about Dan going w POTUS to Turkey? (Pls forgive the bad pun in title!) HRC The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Bill_Burns_(baseball)',13,1,'1451 - C05761180.txt','Kazakhstan bilatHolbrooke would like to attend the Kazakhstan bilat. Bill Burns will attend, as will the ambassador and Richard Boucher. I recall that you thought it didn\'t make sense for Holbrooke to join the Menon bilat (which Burns also attended) so I wanted to check with you to see if you had views on this. B6','Kazakhstan bilatHolbrooke would like to attend the Kazakhstan bilat. Bill Burns will attend, as will the ambassador and Richard Boucher. I recall that you thought it didn\'t make sense for Holbrooke to join the Menon bilat (which Burns also attended) so I wanted to check with you to see if you had views on this. B6'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Bill_Burns_(baseball)',13,1,'1452 - C05761181.txt','Kazakhstan bilatGot it. On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 4:08 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Ok w me. India raised issues that this doesn\'t. Holbrooke would like to attend the Kazakhstan bilat. Bill Burns will attend, as will the ambassador and Richard Boucher. I recall that you thought it didn\'t make sense for Holbrooke to join the Menon bilat (which Burns also attended) so I wanted to check with you to see if you had views on this.','Kazakhstan bilatGot it. On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 4:08 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Ok w me. India raised issues that this doesn\'t. Holbrooke would like to attend the Kazakhstan bilat. Bill Burns will attend, as will the ambassador and Richard Boucher. I recall that you thought it didn\'t make sense for Holbrooke to join the Menon bilat (which Burns also attended) so I wanted to check with you to see if you had views on this.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Bill_Burns_(baseball)',13,1,'1545 - C05761344.txt','North Korea Human Rights EnvoyI will -- EAP and Bosworth apparently are fine per below So likely more judgment call. Have you discussed w Bill Burns and Steve Bosworth? if they now do believe a full-time slot is there? cdm Cheryl EAP has now provided me with the attached documents B6 B5','North Korea Human Rights EnvoyI will -- EAP and Bosworth apparently are fine per below So likely more judgment call. Have you discussed w Bill Burns and Steve Bosworth? if they now do believe a full-time slot is there? cdm Cheryl EAP has now provided me with the attached documents B6 B5'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Bill_Burns_(baseball)',13,1,'170 - C05739760.txt','Anything to report?Sorry ? I\'ve been flat out. (And I\'ve agreed to have dinner with Anne-Marie at 7!) 1. Well get you a new CGI draft tomorrow morning for you to noodle on. Feel free to\'call when you\'ve looked at it and we can talk about other directions if it doesn\'t feel right. 2, Tom met with Barak today I will get readout from Sam V tomorrow afternoon. Wendy is going to write points for you. 3. Yousef called to say now that Jeff is gone ABZ has no one to talk to on a regular basis and asked if he could talk to Bill Burns. 4. Ben Rhodes sent me the draft UNGA speech which I will forward to you shortly. 5. Bill/Wendy are currently in a SVTC on some information that they may want to report to you on ? but unclear whether there is anything to it. 6. We\'ve nailed down a $15 mm non-lethal support and $15 mm humanitarian support announcement for next Friday\'s Friends of Syria meeting. 7. Hold on Rick Olson was lifted by Paul. 8. Protestors stormed Ansar al Shade\'s headquarters in Benghazi, and a huge number marched against militias. 9. 1 saw Dennis Ross today for one of our S/P sessions. I can fill you in on the latest on his effort. Also, he will send you some stuff in advance of your relevant meetings (he was just in Israel). That\'s the key stuff for now. More medium-range stuff to discuss in NY. From H [mallto:HDR22@dintonernall.comj','Anything to report?Sorry ? I\'ve been flat out. (And I\'ve agreed to have dinner with Anne-Marie at 7!) 1. Well get you a new CGI draft tomorrow morning for you to noodle on. Feel free to\'call when you\'ve looked at it and we can talk about other directions if it doesn\'t feel right. 2, Tom met with Barak today; I will get readout from Sam V tomorrow afternoon. Wendy is going to write points for you. 3. Yousef called to say now that Jeff is gone ABZ has no one to talk to on a regular basis and asked if he could talk to Bill Burns. 4. Ben Rhodes sent me the draft UNGA speech which I will forward to you shortly. 5. Bill/Wendy are currently in a SVTC on some information that they may want to report to you on ? but unclear whether there is anything to it. 6. We\'ve nailed down a $15 mm non-lethal support and $15 mm humanitarian support announcement for next Friday\'s Friends of Syria meeting. 7. Hold on Rick Olson was lifted by Paul. 8. Protestors stormed Ansar al Shade\'s headquarters in Benghazi, and a huge number marched against militias. 9. 1 saw Dennis Ross today for one of our S/P sessions. I can fill you in on the latest on his effort. Also, he will send you some stuff in advance of your relevant meetings (he was just in Israel). That\'s the key stuff for now. More medium-range stuff to discuss in NY. From H [mallto:HDR22@dintonernall.comj'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Bill_Burns_(baseball)',13,1,'189 - C05739784.txt','Secretary in Tripoli Secretary In Tripoli contactT hanks for the kind words. I think the Secretary\'s visit here was picture perfect given the chaos we labor under in Libya.The Secretary was great and her efforts will I think help us move forward on our project to help the war-wounded. On a lighter note, I will never be lonely here after the Secretary was kind enough to give my personal contact information to all 120,000 students at the university during her stirring dialogue with them. It has been quite a week I don\'t think I can take any more excitement. All the best, Gene. Hi Cheryl: hope this finds you well. I know that Jeff has been in touch with you regarding the switch between myself and Chris Stevens. I just wanted you to know that I am prepared to do whatever you and the Secretary think is best. I met with Pat Kennedy and Bill Burns before I left and told them please rest assured that I consider myself extremely fortunate to B6 have had the opportunity to work closely with/for the Secretary during the past 8 months. I consider the Secretary\'s visit to Tripoli this coming week to be the high point of my 30 year career. Warm regards, Gene. PERSONAL','Secretary in Tripoli Secretary In Tripoli contactT hanks for the kind words. I think the Secretary\'s visit here was picture perfect given the chaos we labor under in Libya.The Secretary was great and her efforts will I think help us move forward on our project to help the war-wounded. On a lighter note, I will never be lonely here after the Secretary was kind enough to give my personal contact information to all 120,000 students at the university during her stirring dialogue with them. It has been quite a week ;I don\'t think I can take any more excitement. All the best, Gene. Hi Cheryl: hope this finds you well. I know that Jeff has been in touch with you regarding the switch between myself and Chris Stevens. I just wanted you to know that I am prepared to do whatever you and the Secretary think is best. I met with Pat Kennedy and Bill Burns before I left and told them please rest assured that I consider myself extremely fortunate to B6 have had the opportunity to work closely with/for the Secretary during the past 8 months. I consider the Secretary\'s visit to Tripoli this coming week to be the high point of my 30 year career. Warm regards, Gene. PERSONAL'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Bill_Burns_(baseball)',13,1,'2051 - C05762694.txt','TravelI\'d like to stick w the 8 if we think it will go if not, should we try the train at 6 or 7 if they\'re going if not, I\'d like to try the 7am Monday shuttle as a last resort. How will we decide? Lona and I wanted to check in with you on travel. All the news is reporting (Mario confirming) that travel tomorrow will be messy. All flights to dc till 6pm tomorrow are basically canceled (though the 8pm is still scheduled to go). Mario has asked us to check in tomorrow but as of now, he thinks a monday morning flight might be more reliable. There are trains running but they expect delays, maybe cancellations. Below is lonas draft for monday. Do you want to hold off on making a decision till we know more tomorrow? PREV RON Washingon, DC 8:15 amDEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 amARRIVE State Department 8:25 amPRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 amSecretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 amDAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 amSecretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 amMONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 amPrincipals Conference Room 7516 10:00 amPRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 10:15 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Jim, Jack, Cheryl, Jake and Huma 10:15 amOFFICE TIME','TravelI\'d like to stick w the 8 if we think it will go; if not, should we try the train at 6 or 7 if they\'re going; if not, I\'d like to try the 7am Monday shuttle as a last resort. How will we decide? Lona and I wanted to check in with you on travel. All the news is reporting (Mario confirming) that travel tomorrow will be messy. All flights to dc till 6pm tomorrow are basically canceled (though the 8pm is still scheduled to go). Mario has asked us to check in tomorrow but as of now, he thinks a monday morning flight might be more reliable. There are trains running but they expect delays, maybe cancellations. Below is lonas draft for monday. Do you want to hold off on making a decision till we know more tomorrow? PREV RON Washingon, DC 8:15 amDEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 amARRIVE State Department 8:25 amPRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 amSecretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 amDAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 amSecretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 amMONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 amPrincipals Conference Room 7516 10:00 amPRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 10:15 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Jim, Jack, Cheryl, Jake and Huma 10:15 amOFFICE TIME'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Bill_Burns_(baseball)',13,1,'2290 - C05763089.txt','UpdateRELEASE IN PART B1,1.4(B),1.4(D) Russians saying that lavrov could talk after 10:30 am but phil sent message below and doesn\'t think u need to call any longer. Bill burns concurs. Ok to tell them no need for a call? They r supposedly tracking lavrov down on vacation. 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 EUMM reported no overnight incidents and Georgian Interior Ministry concurs. We are still seeking solid confirmation of all this and conveying messages to parties but with things moving in right direction I don\'t think S-Lay call is any longer necessary. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 08/01/2024','UpdateRELEASE IN PART B1,1.4(B),1.4(D) Russians saying that lavrov could talk after 10:30 am but phil sent message below and doesn\'t think u need to call any longer. Bill burns concurs. Ok to tell them no need for a call? They r supposedly tracking lavrov down on vacation. 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 EUMM reported no overnight incidents and Georgian Interior Ministry concurs. We are still seeking solid confirmation of all this and conveying messages to parties but with things moving in right direction I don\'t think S-Lay call is any longer necessary. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 08/01/2024'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Bill_Burns_(baseball)',13,1,'315 - C05758426.txt','North Korea Human Rights EnvoyHave you discussed w Bill Burns and Steve Bosworth? if they now do believe a full-time slot is there? B5 B6 cdm Cheryl EAP has now provided me with the attached documents There is 2004 legislation that call for an envoy and 2008 legislation [Sense of the Congress] that call for it to be full time Plus correspondence with Brownback by the previous administration [which isn\'t binding on the new] However, - - -','North Korea Human Rights EnvoyHave you discussed w Bill Burns and Steve Bosworth? if they now do believe a full-time slot is there? B5 B6 cdm Cheryl EAP has now provided me with the attached documents There is 2004 legislation that call for an envoy and 2008 legislation [Sense of the Congress] that call for it to be full time Plus correspondence with Brownback by the previous administration [which isn\'t binding on the new] However, - - -'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Bill_Burns_(baseball)',13,1,'336 - C05758468.txt','Kazakhstan bilatHolbrooke would like to attend the Kazakhstan bilat. Bill Burns will attend, as will the ambassador and Richard Boucher. I recall that you thought it didn\'t make sense for Holbrooke to join the Menon bilat (which Burns also attended) so I wanted to check with you to see if you had views on this.','Kazakhstan bilatHolbrooke would like to attend the Kazakhstan bilat. Bill Burns will attend, as will the ambassador and Richard Boucher. I recall that you thought it didn\'t make sense for Holbrooke to join the Menon bilat (which Burns also attended) so I wanted to check with you to see if you had views on this.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Bill_Burns_(baseball)',13,1,'3578 - C05766287.txt','Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm','Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Bill_Burns_(baseball)',13,1,'3580 - C05766291.txt','Friday Presentation on Urgent Threat - Bill Burns will not be at the Retreat Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl--we should postpone until we get Bill there. FYI below Cheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm','Friday Presentation on Urgent Threat - Bill Burns will not be at the Retreat Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl--we should postpone until we get Bill there. FYI below Cheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Bill_Burns_(baseball)',13,1,'3581 - C05766293.txt','Proposed Final Retreat AgendaAttachments: 2009-09-28 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft - Revised2.docx Attached and below is the proposed final Retreat Agenda. The chief challenge I see is in having each bureau give 3 minutes on their top 3 priorities. I think it is worthwhile from the standpoint that this is the first time all will be together with the chance to see/meet and hear from everyone, but it will take time to hear from everyone. I\'ve broken it up into 2 sections of an hour each. Without these sections, the Retreat would breathe ? with them it\'s tight though I have left padding in each section. I also am holding a place for up front for Susan Rice to present if she comes ? she has not rsvped. Please see below and attached and advise if there are other suggested changes. Bill Burns cannot attend the retreat and currently will give his update on Iran to Jim we also will have Jim address Iraq in his overview too. Cdm Leadership Learning Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: 8:30am: 8:35am: Continental Breakfast Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o Priorities o Our Accomplishments To Date 8:50am The Next 6 Months ? On the Horizon (including Iraq/Iran) [Jim Steinberg] [10 min] ? The 2011 Budget Challenge [Jack Lew] [10 min] ? QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Dev [10 min]','Proposed Final Retreat AgendaAttachments: 2009-09-28 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft - Revised2.docx Attached and below is the proposed final Retreat Agenda. The chief challenge I see is in having each bureau give 3 minutes on their top 3 priorities. I think it is worthwhile from the standpoint that this is the first time all will be together with the chance to see/meet and hear from everyone, but it will take time to hear from everyone. I\'ve broken it up into 2 sections of an hour each. Without these sections, the Retreat would breathe ? with them it\'s tight though I have left padding in each section. I also am holding a place for up front for Susan Rice to present if she comes ? she has not rsvped. Please see below and attached and advise if there are other suggested changes. Bill Burns cannot attend the retreat and currently will give his update on Iran to Jim; we also will have Jim address Iraq in his overview too. Cdm Leadership Learning Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: 8:30am: 8:35am: Continental Breakfast Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o Priorities o Our Accomplishments To Date 8:50am The Next 6 Months ? On the Horizon (including Iraq/Iran) [Jim Steinberg] [10 min] ? The 2011 Budget Challenge [Jack Lew] [10 min] ? QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Dev [10 min]'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'1381 - C05760838.txt','AIPACWith apologies for the delay in getting back to you on this, below are the key admin attendees at AIPAC conferences. For certain years in the 1990s, we\'re still looking for the participant lists. 2008: Rice spoke. 2007: Cheney spoke. 2006: Cheney spoke. 2005: Rice spoke. 2004: Bush spoke. 2002: Bush spoke. 2001: Powell spoke. 2000: Bush spoke. 1997: Gore and Albright spoke. 1996: President Clinton spoke. 1995: President Clinton spoke.','AIPACWith apologies for the delay in getting back to you on this, below are the key admin attendees at AIPAC conferences. For certain years in the 1990s, we\'re still looking for the participant lists. 2008: Rice spoke. 2007: Cheney spoke. 2006: Cheney spoke. 2005: Rice spoke. 2004: Bush spoke. 2002: Bush spoke. 2001: Powell spoke. 2000: Bush spoke. 1997: Gore and Albright spoke. 1996: President Clinton spoke. 1995: President Clinton spoke.'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'1401 - C05761097.txt','From Amb. HolbrookePls print for me. FYI. Dear All? Ambassador Holbrooke asked us to make sure the email below goes to: Secretary Clinton General Jones Admiral Mullen General McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Beaver Dear Dave, Several people have revisited an idea I know you have heard before ? that ISAF, the UN, and the U.S. Mission buy some of their food on the local economy. This would: provide a source of rapid income to farmers reduce somewhat the amount of resupply convoys I have asked MG Field to look into this. I know that there are health and security issues, but perhaps there are ways to deal with them on a local basis. Richard Holbrooke cc: Secretary Clinton General Jim Jones Admiral Mike Mullen Gen. Stanley McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Bever','From Amb. HolbrookePls print for me. FYI. Dear All? Ambassador Holbrooke asked us to make sure the email below goes to: Secretary Clinton General Jones Admiral Mullen General McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Beaver Dear Dave, Several people have revisited an idea I know you have heard before ? that ISAF, the UN, and the U.S. Mission buy some of their food on the local economy. This would: provide a source of rapid income to farmers; reduce somewhat the amount of resupply convoys; I have asked MG Field to look into this. I know that there are health and security issues, but perhaps there are ways to deal with them on a local basis. Richard Holbrooke cc: Secretary Clinton General Jim Jones Admiral Mike Mullen Gen. Stanley McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Bever'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'1485 - C05761244.txt','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiSee below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port-au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with Charles Rangel and garment entrepreneurs on Monday, that ISPS certification of port facilities and alleviation of customs procedures are in progress. The meetings tomorrow may present an opportunity to emphasize once again how central well- functioning, competitive ports are to attract foreign investors as part of the HOPEII window and to put the right transport infrastructure in place.','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiSee below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port-au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with Charles Rangel and garment entrepreneurs on Monday, that \"ISPS certification of port facilities and alleviation of customs procedures\" are in progress. The meetings tomorrow may present an opportunity to emphasize once again how central well- functioning, competitive ports are to attract foreign investors as part of the HOPEII window and to put the right transport infrastructure in place.'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'1554 - C05761357.txt','Bill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official Bill Clinton tope UN special envoy to Haiti: UN officialBill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official UNITED NATIONS, May 18 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon plans to name former U.S. President Bill Clinton as his special envoy to Haiti, U.N. officials said on Monday, in a move that could attract investment in the Western Hemisphere\'s poorest nation and help stabilize the country. The announcement is expected to come soon, one U.N. official told Reuters on condition of anonymity. The official said a formal announcement could come as early as Tuesday. Clinton, who has galvanized efforts to help the impoverished Caribbean nation recover from the devastating impact of four hurricanes last year, accompanied Ban on a trip to Haiti earlier this year. Several other diplomats confirmed the appointment of the former president, who is trying to help Haiti through his Clinton Global Initiative foundation Andrea Garet, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 2','Bill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official Bill Clinton tope UN special envoy to Haiti: UN officialBill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official UNITED NATIONS, May 18 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon plans to name former U.S. President Bill Clinton as his special envoy to Haiti, U.N. officials said on Monday, in a move that could attract investment in the Western Hemisphere\'s poorest nation and help stabilize the country. \"The announcement is expected to come soon,\" one U.N. official told Reuters on condition of anonymity. The official said a formal announcement could come as early as Tuesday. Clinton, who has galvanized efforts to help the impoverished Caribbean nation recover from the devastating impact of four hurricanes last year, accompanied Ban on a trip to Haiti earlier this year. Several other diplomats confirmed the appointment of the former president, who is trying to help Haiti through his Clinton Global Initiative foundation Andrea Garet, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 2');
INSERT INTO `mv_tfidf` VALUES (4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'1625 - C05761487.txt','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptOf all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. I don\'t hold grudges, he told his aides. I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about What happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this. Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign. Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, Believe me. She\'s not over it yet. His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state, he told me later. I felt that she was disciplined, that she was precise, that she was smart as a whip, and that she would present a really strong image to the world.. .I had that mapped out. Recruiting and managing a team of rivals would not be easy, and Clinton came with her own set of issues. Chief among them was her campaign debt, which she wanted eliminated before she took the job of secretary of state. Would the president-elect go out and help her to do so? I\'m not begging her to take this job, Obama told his senior aides. If she wants it, I could help. But I\'m not willing to go out in these difficult economic times to do a flashy fundraiser in California. As it happened, plenty of people in the Senate were begging Obama to offer Clinton the job. Obama\'s aides believed that many Senate Democrats thought Clinton had extended her presidential campaign far beyond the point where she had lost the election. Her negative advertising wasted Democratic money, threatened to undermine the party\'s nominee, and suggested that she was disloyal to the party. They were unwilling to offer the junior New York senator a position ahead of her lowly rank, and she stood little chance of becoming majority leader. There was a lot of encouragement from inside the Senate to get her into this job, said one senior Obama aide. They wanted her out of there. ... As for controlling the uncontrollable Bill Clinton, Obama\'s aides drew up a series of checks on his fundraising for both Clinton Global Initiative and his work on HIV/AIDS across the world. But they really counted on 117','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptOf all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. \"I don\'t hold grudges,\" he told his aides. \"I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about What happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this.\" Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. \"I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign.\" Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, \"Believe me. She\'s not over it yet.\" His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. \"We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state,\" he told me later. \"I felt that she was disciplined, that she was precise, that she was smart as a whip, and that she would present a really strong image to the world.. .I had that mapped out.\" Recruiting and managing a team of rivals would not be easy, and Clinton came with her own set of issues. Chief among them was her campaign debt, which she wanted eliminated before she took the job of secretary of state. Would the president-elect go out and help her to do so? \"I\'m not begging her to take this job,\" Obama told his senior aides. \"If she wants it, I could help. But I\'m not willing to go out in these difficult economic times to do a flashy fundraiser in California.\" As it happened, plenty of people in the Senate were begging Obama to offer Clinton the job. Obama\'s aides believed that many Senate Democrats thought Clinton had extended her presidential campaign far beyond the point where she had lost the election. Her negative advertising wasted Democratic money, threatened to undermine the party\'s nominee, and suggested that she was disloyal to the party. They were unwilling to offer the junior New York senator a position ahead of her lowly rank, and she stood little chance of becoming majority leader. \"There was a lot of encouragement from inside the Senate to get her into this job,\" said one senior Obama aide. \"They wanted her out of there.\" ... As for controlling the uncontrollable Bill Clinton, Obama\'s aides drew up a series of checks on his fundraising for both Clinton Global Initiative and his work on HIV/AIDS across the world. But they really counted on 117'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'1633 - C05761498.txt','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptAuthor of Renegade is Richard Wolfe (wrote for Newsweek) Who wrote this? Of all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. I don\'t hold grudges, he told his aides. I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about what happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this. ... Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign. Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, Believe me. She\'s not over it yet. His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state, he told me later. I felt that she was disciplined, that she was','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptAuthor of Renegade is Richard Wolfe (wrote for Newsweek) Who wrote this? Of all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. \"I don\'t hold grudges,\" he told his aides. \"I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about what happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this.\" ... Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. \"I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign.\" Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, \"Believe me. She\'s not over it yet.\" His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. \"We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state,\" he told me later. \"I felt that she was disciplined, that she was'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'1650 - C05761533.txt','Jim wanted you/Secretary Clinton to know thisWhen do we unveil food security? Fyi Dear Cheryl -- You may be aware that Reps. Frank Wolf, Chris Smith and Donald Payne are holding a press conference today to denounce the Obama policy, or lack thereof, on Darfur. Jim chose not participate, although he will be sending a letter of concern later this week. He asked that I pass a message (below) from him. Best -- Cindy','Jim wanted you/Secretary Clinton to know thisWhen do we \"unveil\" food security? Fyi Dear Cheryl -- You may be aware that Reps. Frank Wolf, Chris Smith and Donald Payne are holding a press conference today to denounce the Obama policy, or lack thereof, on Darfur. Jim chose not participate, although he will be sending a letter of concern later this week. He asked that I pass a message (below) from him. Best -- Cindy'),(8.12569179030066,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,2,'1747 - C05761810.txt','Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up ProtectorateFYI ? I think Port-au-Prince Le Matin is a summary of Haitian radio programming. Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up Protectorate Port-au-Prince Le Matin June 5, 2009 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon\'s recent appointment of former US President Clinton to serve as special envoy to Haiti has been perceived by many groups, including lawmakers, political analysts, political leaders, and media commentators, as a step toward putting Haiti in a protectorate or trusteeship status. They questioned in particular the extent of Clinton\'s powers and the term of his mandate, wondering what role will be attributed to Haiti\'s elected representatives. Several pointed out that Heidi Annabi, Ban\'s special representative in Haiti, and President Rene Preval would be subservient to Clinton, their senior in rank and described by some media as Haiti\'s new chief. As expected, Haitian Government officials and most foreign diplomats hailed this nomination and expressed their optimism about it. Several political leaders objected to Clinton\'s being named special envoy to Haiti, saying that it showed the international community wanted to bring Haiti under its control. o Former Senate President Belizaire, president of the National Council of the Haitian Political Parties, pointed out that Haiti has had a foreign force in the country, the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), since 2004 and now has an envoy such as President Clinton who is in a higher position than any other UN personnel. These both indicate the country is being considered a genuine protectorate, according to Belizaire (Signal FM, 27 May). o Socialist Identity and Liberty Collective spokesman Cherubin referred to Clinton\'s mission as an umpteenth civil commission, alluding to the administrative steps France took to restore order and peace when Haiti was under French rule, intended to speed up the process of taking charge of Haiti. Cherubin added that in the current international jargon this is called colonialism of a third type, or colonialism of necessity (www.alterpresse.org, 22 May). o According to Christian Movement for a New Haiti leader Mesadieux, Ban\'s decision will further help put Haiti under foreign supervision. He asserted that the international community wants to reinforce its control over Haiti\'s administration (Radio Vision 2000, 21 May). o Dr. Eugene of the Haitian Social Christian Party, speaking on the Pickup Talk Show live from the United States, said that Clinton\'s responsibility is to control events in Haiti and he will control them in a firm manner (Radio Caraibes FM, 23 May). Eugene was offended by this appointment and called it a shame for all Haitians and a slap in the face of the entire nation (Radio Galaxie, 29 May). 24','Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up ProtectorateFYI ? I think Port-au-Prince Le Matin is a summary of Haitian radio programming. Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up Protectorate Port-au-Prince Le Matin June 5, 2009 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon\'s recent appointment of former US President Clinton to serve as special envoy to Haiti has been perceived by many groups, including lawmakers, political analysts, political leaders, and media commentators, as a step toward putting Haiti in a protectorate or trusteeship status. They questioned in particular the extent of Clinton\'s powers and the term of his mandate, wondering what role will be attributed to Haiti\'s elected representatives. Several pointed out that Heidi Annabi, Ban\'s special representative in Haiti, and President Rene Preval would be subservient to Clinton, their senior in rank and described by some media as Haiti\'s new chief. As expected, Haitian Government officials and most foreign diplomats hailed this nomination and expressed their optimism about it. Several political leaders objected to Clinton\'s being named special envoy to Haiti, saying that it showed the international community wanted to bring Haiti under its control. o Former Senate President Belizaire, president of the National Council of the Haitian Political Parties, pointed out that Haiti has had a foreign force in the country, the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), since 2004 and now has an envoy such as President Clinton who is in a \"higher position than any other UN personnel.\" These both indicate the country is being considered a \"genuine protectorate,\" according to Belizaire (Signal FM, 27 May). o Socialist Identity and Liberty Collective spokesman Cherubin referred to Clinton\'s mission as an umpteenth \"civil commission,\" alluding to the administrative steps France took to restore order and peace when Haiti was under French rule, intended to speed up the process of \"taking charge\" of Haiti. Cherubin added that in the current international jargon this is called \"colonialism of a third type, or colonialism of necessity\" (www.alterpresse.org, 22 May). o According to Christian Movement for a New Haiti leader Mesadieux, Ban\'s decision will further help put Haiti under foreign supervision. He asserted that the international community wants to reinforce its control over Haiti\'s administration (Radio Vision 2000, 21 May). o Dr. Eugene of the Haitian Social Christian Party, speaking on the \"Pickup Talk Show\" live from the United States, said that \"Clinton\'s responsibility is to control events in Haiti and he will control them in a firm manner\" (Radio Caraibes FM, 23 May). Eugene was \"offended\" by this appointment and called it \"a shame for all Haitians\" and \"a slap in the face of the entire nation\" (Radio Galaxie, 29 May). 24'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'1904 - C05762424.txt','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM This is not appropriate time for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so, Socarides says. Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification. Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military. Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton Andy Towle and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans, Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors. And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM \"This is not appropriate time\" for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. \"The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so,\" Socarides says. \"Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification.\" Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. \"The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military.\" Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton; Andy Towle; and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. \"One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans,\" Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. \"This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors.\" And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he \"will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'1908 - C05762432.txt','Clinton - same sexSee below I\'m sure S has seen this, but in case she hasn\'t, it shd be good medicine. It could not b more positive. Clinton blazes trail on same sex benefits <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitst> Posted: 07:18 PM ET Share <javascript:cnnShowOverlay(\'cnnShare42735\')> I Permalink <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on- same-sex-benefits> I 2 Comments <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefits/ilcomments> I Add a comment <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitsffladdcomment> Elise Labott CNN State Department Producer Yesterday\'s groundbreaking move by President Obama to provide some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees came to fruition in large part due to Secretary of Clinton, who first put the issue on the table. It is unclear whether the Obama administration came to office planning to offer government-wide benefits to domestic partners of civil service employees, but Clinton, a longtime advocate of gay rights, was on it day one. Since President Obama named her as his pick for Secretary of State in November, Clinton\'s transition staff and the State Department had been working with members of the American Foreign Service Association and the group GLIFAA (Gays & Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies) on what could be done to extend benefits to domestic partners of diplomats serving abroad. At her very first senior staff meeting Clinton instructed the State Department to review whether she had the authority to extend benefits to same-sex domestic partners. About a week later a gay employee asked Clinton during a town hall with employees to eliminate discrimination against same sex partners. The Secretary of State drew loud applause when she said the issue was of real concern to her, and that she was already working on it. Several weeks ago, a memo to employees from Clinton instituting the changes was leaked to the press. Clinton\'s aides at the time said the memo was a draft, and that Clinton couldn\'t change policies without an interagency review of the issue to make sure State Department actions wouldn\'t negatively affect other agencies. But the memo seemed to light a fire under the administration, which quickly caught up to Clinton\'s lead. 12','Clinton - same sexSee below I\'m sure S has seen this, but in case she hasn\'t, it shd be good medicine. It could not b more positive. Clinton blazes trail on same sex benefits <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitst> Posted: 07:18 PM ET Share <javascript:cnnShowOverlay(\'cnnShare42735\');> I Permalink <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on- same-sex-benefits> I 2 Comments <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefits/ilcomments> I Add a comment <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitsffladdcomment> Elise Labott CNN State Department Producer Yesterday\'s groundbreaking move by President Obama to provide some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees came to fruition in large part due to Secretary of Clinton, who first put the issue on the table. It is unclear whether the Obama administration came to office planning to offer government-wide benefits to domestic partners of civil service employees, but Clinton, a longtime advocate of gay rights, was on it day one. Since President Obama named her as his pick for Secretary of State in November, Clinton\'s transition staff and the State Department had been working with members of the American Foreign Service Association and the group GLIFAA (Gays & Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies) on what could be done to extend benefits to domestic partners of diplomats serving abroad. At her very first senior staff meeting Clinton instructed the State Department to review whether she had the authority to extend benefits to same-sex domestic partners. About a week later a gay employee asked Clinton during a town hall with employees to eliminate discrimination against same sex partners. The Secretary of State drew loud applause when she said the issue was \"of real concern\" to her, and that she was already working on it. Several weeks ago, a memo to employees from Clinton instituting the changes was leaked to the press. Clinton\'s aides at the time said the memo was a draft, and that Clinton couldn\'t change policies without an \"interagency review\" of the issue to make sure State Department actions wouldn\'t negatively affect other agencies. But the memo seemed to light a fire under the administration, which quickly caught up to Clinton\'s lead. 12'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'1910 - C05762434.txt','Stanford Law Connection Partner Benefits - A personal thank you from the fieldHi Cheryl. You may not remember me, but we were at Stanford together. I saw a statement from you on CNN.com regarding Secretary Clinton\'s fractured elbow, so I went to our global address list, and voila?there you are! You were a year or two ahead of me (I was class of 1991), but I distinctly remember being in Crim Pro with you when the inimitable Barbara Babcock talked about your friend Wynton Marsalis being stopped by the police! Congratulations on your current position. You are really doing Stanford proud?I was watching the Clinton impeachment hearings with friends when you were testifying and shouted, Oh my God?I went to law school with her! I can\'t tell you how thrilled we in the field are to have an administration we can be proud of again (I came in during Bill Clinton\'s presidency, and it has been a rough eight years). As you may be learning, Foreign Service Officers are overwhelmingly liberal democrats. At my post of 20 American officers, there are only two avowed republicans (although there may be a few closet cases). We all watched the election returns together, and we cheered, cried and hugged when Mr. Obama was announced the winner. Obviously, we are also thrilled to have Hillary as our new Secretary of State. I tried to write Secretary Clinton a message when she first announced benefits for same-sex partners expressing my extreme gratitude. I have been with my partner for the last 14 years, and he has basically given up his career to follow me around the world. It has been challenging but we\'ve managed to survive. Below is my original message, which I doubt Secretary Clinton ever actually received: From: I\'m not sure whether this message will ever find its way to Secretary Clinton, but I would like to convey my deep gratitude for her courage in extending benefits to same-sex partners of Foreign Service Officers. I would also like to share how her decision has literally changed the course of my career. I had decided long ago to retire in 2014 after twenty years of service. I love my job as a Management Officer, but my partner and I had grown tired of struggling with a bureaucracy that essentially denied his existence. I had planned to lc','Stanford Law Connection Partner Benefits - A personal thank you from the fieldHi Cheryl. You may not remember me, but we were at Stanford together. I saw a statement from you on CNN.com regarding Secretary Clinton\'s fractured elbow, so I went to our global address list, and voila?there you are! You were a year or two ahead of me (I was class of 1991), but I distinctly remember being in Crim Pro with you when the inimitable Barbara Babcock talked about your \"friend\" Wynton Marsalis being stopped by the police! Congratulations on your current position. You are really doing Stanford proud?I was watching the Clinton impeachment hearings with friends when you were testifying and shouted, \"Oh my God?I went to law school with her!\" I can\'t tell you how thrilled we in the field are to have an administration we can be proud of again (I came in during Bill Clinton\'s presidency, and it has been a rough eight years). As you may be learning, Foreign Service Officers are overwhelmingly liberal democrats. At my post of 20 American officers, there are only two avowed republicans (although there may be a few closet cases). We all watched the election returns together, and we cheered, cried and hugged when Mr. Obama was announced the winner. Obviously, we are also thrilled to have Hillary as our new Secretary of State. I tried to write Secretary Clinton a message when she first announced benefits for same-sex partners expressing my extreme gratitude. I have been with my partner for the last 14 years, and he has basically given up his career to follow me around the world. It has been challenging but we\'ve managed to survive. Below is my original message, which I doubt Secretary Clinton ever actually received: From: I\'m not sure whether this message will ever find its way to Secretary Clinton, but I would like to convey my deep gratitude for her courage in extending benefits to same-sex partners of Foreign Service Officers. I would also like to share how her decision has literally changed the course of my career. I had decided long ago to retire in 2014 after twenty years of service. I love my job as a Management Officer, but my partner and I had grown tired of struggling with a bureaucracy that essentially denied his existence. I had planned to lc'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'1922 - C05762459.txt','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide legal peace from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have no confidence in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide \"legal peace\" from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors; have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors; have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have \"no confidence\" in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34'),(8.12569179030066,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,2,'1935 - C05762498.txt','See below - then see next emailLongtime Clinton confidant Blumenthal to become Clinton advisor Tue, 06/23/2009 - 1:00pm Longtime journalist and former Clinton White House advisor Sidney Blumenthal will become a special advisor without portfolio to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, The Cable has learned. Blumenthal refused to comment. But sources say he is filling out the paperwork and disentangling himself from other obligations as he moves to become a special advisor to the secretary whose presidential campaign he helped advise. The position would not require Senate confirmation. Clinton, who is recovering from surgery to repair a broken elbow, has been building her team at the State Department, while establishing her credentials as a team player supporting and amplifying her former presidential rival\'s foreign-policy vision. Sources close to her says she will prove indispensable to Obama, a point several Obama aides also made to Politico\'s Ben Smith in a piece noting the relatively background role she has played in these early months. The planned addition of Blumenthal, a longtime confidant of the Clinton family and a fierce defender of Bill Clinton\'s presidential legacy, could indicate she plans to raise her profile. (Blumenthal is probably Clinton\'s best speechwriter, a friend notes.) In the foreign-policy arena, Blumenthal advised former President Clinton on U.S.-British relations, and first introduced him to future British Prime Minister Tony Blair. He has also been active in the Third Way- Progressive Governance process. A former Washington Post reporter, Blumenthal has contributed commentary and editorial advice to Vanity Fair, Tina Brown\'s new online magazine The Daily Beast, the New Yorker, and Salon. Blumenthal has also been a fellow at New York University\'s Center on Law and Security. Laura Rozen I Permalink I fA9%\'1 Comments? Login or register 52','See below - then see next emailLongtime Clinton confidant Blumenthal to become Clinton advisor Tue, 06/23/2009 - 1:00pm Longtime journalist and former Clinton White House advisor Sidney Blumenthal will become a special advisor without portfolio to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, The Cable has learned. Blumenthal refused to comment. But sources say he is filling out the paperwork and disentangling himself from other obligations as he moves to become a special advisor to the secretary whose presidential campaign he helped advise. The position would not require Senate confirmation. Clinton, who is recovering from surgery to repair a broken elbow, has been building her team at the State Department, while establishing her credentials as a team player supporting and amplifying her former presidential rival\'s foreign-policy vision. Sources close to her says she will prove indispensable to Obama, a point several Obama aides also made to Politico\'s Ben Smith in a piece noting the relatively background role she has played in these early months. The planned addition of Blumenthal, a longtime confidant of the Clinton family and a fierce defender of Bill Clinton\'s presidential legacy, could indicate she plans to raise her profile. (Blumenthal is probably Clinton\'s best speechwriter, a friend notes.) In the foreign-policy arena, Blumenthal advised former President Clinton on U.S.-British relations, and first introduced him to future British Prime Minister Tony Blair. He has also been active in the Third Way- Progressive Governance process. A former Washington Post reporter, Blumenthal has contributed commentary and editorial advice to Vanity Fair, Tina Brown\'s new online magazine The Daily Beast, the New Yorker, and Salon. Blumenthal has also been a fellow at New York University\'s Center on Law and Security. Laura Rozen I Permalink I fA9%\'1 Comments? Login or register 52'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'1977 - C05762573.txt','WJCBill Clinton to visit Haiti Monday as UN special envoy 07/02/2009 16:58 UNITED NATIONS, July 2, 2009 (AFP) - Former US president Bill Clinton will travel to Haiti Monday for his first visit as UN special envoy to the Caribbean nation, the world body announced Thursday. Clinton, who was appointed to the post by UN chief Ban Ki-moon last month, is to confer with government officials about how to best support the efforts to prepare for hurricanes, generate new jobs and enhance the delivery of basic social services, UN spokeswoman Michele Montas told reporters. The former US president will also focus on how to ensure that the United Nations, civil society and the donor community align their activities with the government\'s recovery plan as well as with each other, she added. It will be Clinton\'s his second trip to Haiti this year. In March, he and Ban toured Haiti together and urged the international community to continue to aid the impoverished Caribbean country. Clinton, who visited Haiti while president in 1995, was the first US leader to travel to the country while in office since Franklin Roosevelt in 1934. The former US president has sought to focus world attention on Haiti which was devastated by hurricanes last year and is the poorest country in the western hemisphere.','WJCBill Clinton to visit Haiti Monday as UN special envoy 07/02/2009 16:58 UNITED NATIONS, July 2, 2009 (AFP) - Former US president Bill Clinton will travel to Haiti Monday for his first visit as UN special envoy to the Caribbean nation, the world body announced Thursday. Clinton, who was appointed to the post by UN chief Ban Ki-moon last month, is to confer with government officials \"about how to best support the efforts to prepare for hurricanes, generate new jobs and enhance the delivery of basic social services,\" UN spokeswoman Michele Montas told reporters. The former US president \"will also focus on how to ensure that the United Nations, civil society and the donor community align their activities with the government\'s recovery plan as well as with each other,\" she added. It will be Clinton\'s his second trip to Haiti this year. In March, he and Ban toured Haiti together and urged the international community to continue to aid the impoverished Caribbean country. Clinton, who visited Haiti while president in 1995, was the first US leader to travel to the country while in office since Franklin Roosevelt in 1934. The former US president has sought to focus world attention on Haiti which was devastated by hurricanes last year and is the poorest country in the western hemisphere.'),(8.12569179030066,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,2,'1984 - C05762582.txt','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'2001 - C05762608.txt','COS call 6/10/09Called out HRC as especially helpful in making calls to the Hill on passing the supplemental approps bill. Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633 52','COS call 6/10/09Called out HRC as especially helpful in making calls to the Hill on passing the supplemental approps bill. Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633 52'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'2021 - C05762645.txt','Ghana, but not forgottenB6 Ghana, but not forgotten By: Josh Gerstein July 4, 2009 07:38 PM EST It might seem like a moment just too good for the White House to pass up ? America\'s first black president, on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa, looking out over a sea of jubilant faces, delivering a message of friendship and hope. Yet President Barack Obama, who would command a monumental audience nearly anywhere he spoke on the continent where he traces his ancestry, is not scheduled to deliver a speech to the general public when he visits Ghana next week. The White House said it preferred a smaller event at Ghana\'s parliament to herald the nation\'s democratic traditions. But some suspect the reason has its roots in an event that holds a storied place in White House lore ? President Bill Clinton\'s 1998 speech to a massive crowd in the sweltering heat of Accra, Ghana, where Obama will visit as well. For Clinton, the first stop on a 12-day, six-country African journey was a chance to bask in the adulation far from Washington, then consumed with the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Clinton now regularly pegs the size of the crowd that day at 1 million, though years ago he described it simply as more than 500,000. Whatever the number, the overheated, overcrowded, overwhelming event left some in Clinton\'s party worried that he\'d been shot, and a doctor concerned that he could contract HIV from frantic interaction with the crowd. And it took a threatening turn at the end, as a red-faced, shouting Clinton implored the crowd, Get back! Back off! as it threatened to crush a woman near the front of the stage. The crowd was so large that it began surging towards the stage. Suddenly, a woman in the front of the crowd began to get trampled, recalled Sandy Berger, Clinton\'s national security adviser at the time. Clinton jumped up and put his arm down over the side and grabbed her. The Secret Service thought he\'d been shot and freaked out. A7','Ghana, but not forgottenB6 Ghana, but not forgotten By: Josh Gerstein July 4, 2009 07:38 PM EST It might seem like a moment just too good for the White House to pass up ? America\'s first black president, on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa, looking out over a sea of jubilant faces, delivering a message of friendship and hope. Yet President Barack Obama, who would command a monumental audience nearly anywhere he spoke on the continent where he traces his ancestry, is not scheduled to deliver a speech to the general public when he visits Ghana next week. The White House said it preferred a smaller event at Ghana\'s parliament to herald the nation\'s democratic traditions. But some suspect the reason has its roots in an event that holds a storied place in White House lore ? President Bill Clinton\'s 1998 speech to a massive crowd in the sweltering heat of Accra, Ghana, where Obama will visit as well. For Clinton, the first stop on a 12-day, six-country African journey was a chance to bask in the adulation far from Washington, then consumed with the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Clinton now regularly pegs the size of the crowd that day at 1 million, though years ago he described it simply as more than 500,000. Whatever the number, the overheated, overcrowded, overwhelming event left some in Clinton\'s party worried that he\'d been shot, and a doctor concerned that he could contract HIV from frantic interaction with the crowd. And it took a threatening turn at the end, as a red-faced, shouting Clinton implored the crowd, \"Get back! Back off!\" as it threatened to crush a woman near the front of the stage. \"The crowd was so large that it began surging towards the stage. Suddenly, a woman in the front of the crowd began to get trampled,\" recalled Sandy Berger, Clinton\'s national security adviser at the time. \"Clinton jumped up and put his arm down over the side and grabbed her. The Secret Service thought he\'d been shot and freaked out.\" A7'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'2043 - C05762679.txt','fyiSee traffic below ? read down to first email Libya is hosting the AU summit at the end of June and the theme for the summit is agriculture. Gaddafi is most likely trying to build up international support for the summit. Jeff has been in contact w/ AU and NEPAD reps and encouraged them to write a letter. Interesting. Why? ? Gaddafi is sending a letter to President Obama tomorrow about food security and asking U.S. to increase its support ? The head of NEPAD and AU are sending a letter to S Clinton tomorrow also about food security Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Cell: Blackberry: Email: StremlauMH@state.gov','fyiSee traffic below ? read down to first email Libya is hosting the AU summit at the end of June and the theme for the summit is agriculture. Gaddafi is most likely trying to build up international support for the summit. Jeff has been in contact w/ AU and NEPAD reps and encouraged them to write a letter. Interesting. Why? ? Gaddafi is sending a letter to President Obama tomorrow about food security and asking U.S. to increase its support ? The head of NEPAD and AU are sending a letter to S Clinton tomorrow also about food security Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Cell: Blackberry: Email: StremlauMH@state.gov'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'2295 - C05763097.txt','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s smart power, according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy realists and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish realist foreign policy adviser Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian Joseph Nye, a major proponent of soft power, the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism Brent Scowcroft the realist national security adviser under George H.W. Bush Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s \"smart power,\" according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy \"realists\" and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state; George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state; Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish \"realist\" foreign policy adviser; Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian; Joseph Nye, a major proponent of \"soft power,\" the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion; Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism; Brent Scowcroft; the \"realist\" national security adviser under George H.W. Bush; Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state; John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress; and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193'),(8.12569179030066,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,2,'2342 - C05763204.txt','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests. The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were afraid to sleep in their own homes. After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: \"Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests.\" The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were \"afraid to sleep in their own homes.\" After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'2365 - C05763346.txt','Well doneCongratulations to you and to President Clinton. The right thing to do and extremely well done. Have spoken with columnists and editorial writers galore to support effort and the hard work ahead. Might be useful sometime to compare Madeleine and my experience with KJI and Kang to surface what has changed. Positive that Kang was in room. Travel safely in Africa. Your trip is important since that continent will loom large into the future. Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005 Tel: 202-842-7222 Fax: 202-370-3599 * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry','Well doneCongratulations to you and to President Clinton. The right thing to do and extremely well done. Have spoken with columnists and editorial writers galore to support effort and the hard work ahead. Might be useful sometime to compare Madeleine and my experience with KJI and Kang to surface what has changed. Positive that Kang was in room. Travel safely in Africa. Your trip is important since that continent will loom large into the future. Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005 Tel: 202-842-7222 Fax: 202-370-3599 * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'2370 - C05763390.txt','WJCClinton briefs top US official on North Korea trip WASHINGTON, August 6, 2009 (AFP) - Ex-president Bill Clinton has given a top US official an initial readout on his North Korea trip and plans to conduct a more formal and in-depth debriefing for the White House, officials said Thursday.Clinton spoke to a member of President Barack Obama\'s national security council on Wednesday night, hours after flying home from negotiating the release of two jailed US journalists, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said.We are going to get a fuller briefing, Gibbs said, adding that Obama was also seeking to sit down with the former president to get a rare view from at the inner workings of Kim Jong-II\'s hermetic political system.The White House has so far declined to detail the nature of Clinton\'s conversations, other than to style the visit as a purely humanitarian mission that included no message from Obama to the leadership in Pyongyang.The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that Clinton discussed a broad range of issues in a three-hour encounter with Kim, and told him Pyongyang could benefit if it released kidnapped South Korean and Japanese nationals.The paper quoted a South Korean official as saying Kim was hoping to secure the kind of direct summit with Obama that he failed to lock in with the former president as his administration drew to a close in 2000 and 2001.A day after Obama told North Korea it must halt provocative acts and its nuclear program, Gibbs argued that the next step in any easing of tensions must come from Pyongyang.If they would like to see a greater international breakthrough, then they just have to come back to live up to the responsibilities that they entered into, he said.We are going to continue to ensure that we take actions to enforce recently passed Security Council resolutions to ensure there is not the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.col/macUS-NKOREA-NUCLEAR-CLINTON-MEDIA-DEBRIEF - 08/06/2009 10:24 - AFP--Service: World News (ANA)','WJCClinton briefs top US official on North Korea trip WASHINGTON, August 6, 2009 (AFP) - Ex-president Bill Clinton has given a top US official an initial readout on his North Korea trip and plans to conduct a more formal and in-depth debriefing for the White House, officials said Thursday.Clinton spoke to a member of President Barack Obama\'s national security council on Wednesday night, hours after flying home from negotiating the release of two jailed US journalists, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said.\"We are going to get a fuller briefing,\" Gibbs said, adding that Obama was also seeking to sit down with the former president to get a rare view from at the inner workings of Kim Jong-II\'s hermetic political system.The White House has so far declined to detail the nature of Clinton\'s conversations, other than to style the visit as a purely humanitarian mission that included no message from Obama to the leadership in Pyongyang.The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that Clinton discussed a broad range of issues in a three-hour encounter with Kim, and told him Pyongyang could benefit if it released kidnapped South Korean and Japanese nationals.The paper quoted a South Korean official as saying Kim was hoping to secure the kind of direct summit with Obama that he failed to lock in with the former president as his administration drew to a close in 2000 and 2001.A day after Obama told North Korea it must halt provocative acts and its nuclear program, Gibbs argued that the next step in any easing of tensions must come from Pyongyang.\"If they would like to see a greater international breakthrough, then they just have to come back to live up to the responsibilities that they entered into,\" he said.\"We are going to continue to ensure that we take actions to enforce recently passed Security Council resolutions to ensure there is not the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.\"col/macUS-NKOREA-NUCLEAR-CLINTON-MEDIA-DEBRIEF - 08/06/2009 10:24 - AFP--Service: World News (ANA)'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'2413 - C05763589.txt','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late, presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a consistent policy toward North Korea. \'','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. \"It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late,\" presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a \"consistent policy\" toward North Korea. \''),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'2414 - C05763590.txt','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late, presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a consistent policy toward North Korea. iln','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. \"It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late,\" presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a \"consistent policy\" toward North Korea. iln'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'2424 - C05763715.txt','AARJake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: ...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking. Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed, Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance, she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to boogie with African dancers. And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself, she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end. Mrs. Clinton seemed satisfied that she had accomplished her mission: strengthening American relations with crucial allies on the continent, like Nigeria and South Africa, and sending a message of tough love, as she called it, to nations like Kenya and Congo. Over all, she said, the United States wants to work more closely with African nations as a partner, not simply as a patron or dispenser of aid. In exchange, she said, African leaders must deliver democracy and good government. Mrs. Clinton vowed to stay on top of Africa, even after she gets back to Washington, closely monitoring the issues she addressed on her tour. She also pointed to Cape Verde, a set of palm-studded islands best known for their beaches and enormous tourist hotels, as an example of what good leadership can do. This is possible, she said. You create not just economic growth but a sense of human dignity and possibility. Kenya. South Africa. Angola. Congo. Nigeria. Liberia. And finally Cape Verde. Mrs. Clinton saw with her own eyes some of Africa\'s most promising countries - and some of its most troubled ones. In Kenya, she pushed for the government to prosecute perpetrators of the postelection violence last year. In South Africa, the big issue was Zimbabwe and how the South African government should do more to help ease the crisis there.','AARJake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: \"...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking.\" Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. \"I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed,\" Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. \"I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance,\" she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to \"boogie\" with African dancers. \"And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself,\" she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end. Mrs. Clinton seemed satisfied that she had accomplished her mission: strengthening American relations with crucial allies on the continent, like Nigeria and South Africa, and sending a message of \"tough love,\" as she called it, to nations like Kenya and Congo. Over all, she said, the United States wants to work more closely with African nations as a partner, not simply as a patron or dispenser of aid. In exchange, she said, African leaders must deliver democracy and good government. Mrs. Clinton vowed to stay on top of Africa, even after she gets back to Washington, closely monitoring the issues she addressed on her tour. She also pointed to Cape Verde, a set of palm-studded islands best known for their beaches and enormous tourist hotels, as an example of what good leadership can do. \"This is possible,\" she said. \"You create not just economic growth but a sense of human dignity and possibility.\" Kenya. South Africa. Angola. Congo. Nigeria. Liberia. And finally Cape Verde. Mrs. Clinton saw with her own eyes some of Africa\'s most promising countries - and some of its most troubled ones. In Kenya, she pushed for the government to prosecute perpetrators of the postelection violence last year. In South Africa, the big issue was Zimbabwe and how the South African government should do more to help ease the crisis there.'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'2429 - C05763726.txt','AARHuma Abedin Jake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: ...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking. Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed, Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance, she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to boogie with African dancers. And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself, she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end.','AARHuma Abedin Jake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: \"...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking.\" Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. \"I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed,\" Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. \"I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance,\" she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to \"boogie\" with African dancers. \"And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself,\" she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end.'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'243 - C05739846.txt','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards $130 million for diplomatic security personnel and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards; $130 million for diplomatic security personnel; and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'2475 - C05763812.txt','Good news from japan newtFyi Spending several days in meetings in Japan Secretary Clinton\'s visit here made a big impact President Obama\'s invitation to Prime Minister Aso as the first white house guest also made a bg impact I built up the imortance of the new ambassador The election aigist 30 will be historic and the Japan Democratic Party will almost cetainly win It will be the first clear change of government since 1955 JDP leaders have begun stressing cooperation and continuity in foreign policy and the US relationship (US alliance has 75% plus support) A pattern of alwayvisiting Japan on the way to and from China for the President and sects of state andefense would yield big emotional dividends in strengthening the alliance Newt','Good news from japan newtFyi Spending several days in meetings in Japan Secretary Clinton\'s visit here made a big impact President Obama\'s invitation to Prime Minister Aso as the first white house guest also made a bg impact I built up the imortance of the new ambassador The election aigist 30 will be historic and the Japan Democratic Party will almost cetainly win It will be the first clear change of government since 1955 JDP leaders have begun stressing cooperation and continuity in foreign policy and the US relationship (US alliance has 75% plus support) A pattern of alwayvisiting Japan on the way to and from China for the President and sects of state andefense would yield big emotional dividends in strengthening the alliance Newt'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'2708 - C05764300.txt','HaitiFyi Hi Cheryl, Just wanted to close the loop and let you know that President Clinton will address the Security Council next week (Wed, Sept 9) in his role as UN Special Envoy for Haiti. This has not been announced / is still close hold. Thanks for your support in moving this forward. We are excited about this session. Brooke ************************* Brooke D. Anderson Chief of Staff United States Mission to the United Nations (212) 415-4261','HaitiFyi Hi Cheryl, Just wanted to close the loop and let you know that President Clinton will address the Security Council next week (Wed, Sept 9) in his role as UN Special Envoy for Haiti. This has not been announced / is still close hold. Thanks for your support in moving this forward. We are excited about this session. Brooke ************************* Brooke D. Anderson Chief of Staff United States Mission to the United Nations (212) 415-4261'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'2721 - C05764327.txt','HaitiTrying to see if I can. cdm That\'s great. Will you be there? Fyi Hi Cheryl, Just wanted to close the loop and let you know that President Clinton will address the Security Council next week (Wed, Sept 9) in his role as UN Special Envoy for Haiti. This has not been announced / is still close hold. Thanks for your support in moving this forward. We are excited about this session. Brooke ************************* Brooke D. Anderson','HaitiTrying to see if I can. cdm That\'s great. Will you be there? Fyi Hi Cheryl, Just wanted to close the loop and let you know that President Clinton will address the Security Council next week (Wed, Sept 9) in his role as UN Special Envoy for Haiti. This has not been announced / is still close hold. Thanks for your support in moving this forward. We are excited about this session. Brooke ************************* Brooke D. Anderson'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'2764 - C05764432.txt','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her defense of Hillary in her essay Obama\'s Other Wife was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the team of rivals cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her \"defense\" of Hillary in her essay \"Obama\'s Other Wife\" was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the \"team of rivals\" cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'2894 - C05764653.txt','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\'  Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing, he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period, he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. \"Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\' \" Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. \"Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing,\" he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. \"What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period,\" he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120'),(8.12569179030066,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,2,'2983 - C05764825.txt','World Food Prize - Chair and CEO of PepsiCo and Sec. VilsackFYI Keynote lunch speaker was Indra Nooyi, the chair and ceo of Pepsi Co. She noted that this event is growing in both size and importance every year. Attendence at the lunch alone was over 950 people including Secretary Vilsack and ministers from many countries. She specifically complemented Secretary Clinton\'s role in the Sept 26 UN event. Nooyi used much of her address challenging the private sector to do their part in carrying out the strategy unveiled in New York. Secretary Vilsack gave a very powerful address that focused on our efforts feed hungry children and the need to do more. He refered to working with Secretary Clinton or to under Secretary Clinton\'s leadership at least 3 times. It was very well done. Bill','World Food Prize - Chair and CEO of PepsiCo and Sec. VilsackFYI Keynote lunch speaker was Indra Nooyi, the chair and ceo of Pepsi Co. She noted that this event is growing in both size and importance every year. Attendence at the lunch alone was over 950 people including Secretary Vilsack and ministers from many countries. She specifically complemented Secretary Clinton\'s role in the Sept 26 UN event. Nooyi used much of her address challenging the private sector to do their part in carrying out the strategy unveiled in New York. Secretary Vilsack gave a very powerful address that focused on our efforts feed hungry children and the need to do more. He refered to working with Secretary Clinton or to \"under Secretary Clinton\'s leadership\" at least 3 times. It was very well done. Bill'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'300 - C05758402.txt','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiPls tell Jake to vet w others so I can raise. See below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port- au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiPls tell Jake to vet w others so I can raise. See below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port- au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'3001 - C05764853.txt','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiIRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my longstanding commitment to assist the Haitian people in their pursuit of a stable, prosperous and democratic future. During my trip to Haiti, I was reminded of the tremendous challenges facing this island nation. The U.N.\'s appointment of President Clinton as special envoy to Haiti has helped to keep a much-needed spotlight on Haiti. President Clinton\'s appointment of Dr. Paul Farmer as the Deputy U.N. Special Envoy for Haiti, adds an invaluable wealth of experience and knowledge to the U.N.\'s work in Haiti. As a founder of Partners in Health and the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti, Dr. Farmer has demonstrated a selfless commitment to the advancement of health and democracy in Haiti for the past 20 years. I have witnessed firsthand Dr. Farmer\'s dedication to helping improve the lives of those in need. He has strong south Florida ties. I am proud to call him a friend, along with our mutual friend, Jennie Block, who has also worked so hard on issues of concern to the Haitian community. I understand that the conference on the Inter-American Development Bank in Haiti went quite well. I was pleased to see that the United Nations voted unanimously this week to extend the authorization for the U.N. Mission in Haiti for another year. I would also like to take a moment to express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in last weekend\'s plane crash during a U.N. mission. The U.N. mission in Haiti has helped to play an important role in bringing security and stability to some of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Haiti. I continue to support its mission and the many men and women from around the world who work to carry it out.','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiIRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my longstanding commitment to assist the Haitian people in their pursuit of a stable, prosperous and democratic future. During my trip to Haiti, I was reminded of the tremendous challenges facing this island nation. The U.N.\'s appointment of President Clinton as special envoy to Haiti has helped to keep a much-needed spotlight on Haiti. President Clinton\'s appointment of Dr. Paul Farmer as the Deputy U.N. Special Envoy for Haiti, adds an invaluable wealth of experience and knowledge to the U.N.\'s work in Haiti. As a founder of Partners in Health and the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti, Dr. Farmer has demonstrated a selfless commitment to the advancement of health and democracy in Haiti for the past 20 years. I have witnessed firsthand Dr. Farmer\'s dedication to helping improve the lives of those in need. He has strong south Florida ties. I am proud to call him a friend, along with our mutual friend, Jennie Block, who has also worked so hard on issues of concern to the Haitian community. I understand that the conference on the Inter-American Development Bank in Haiti went quite well. I was pleased to see that the United Nations voted unanimously this week to extend the authorization for the U.N. Mission in Haiti for another year. I would also like to take a moment to express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in last weekend\'s plane crash during a U.N. mission. The U.N. mission in Haiti has helped to play an important role in bringing security and stability to some of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Haiti. I continue to support its mission and the many men and women from around the world who work to carry it out.'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'3026 - C05764896.txt','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left the special relationship at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone, the source said. There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off. The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would spend all day Friday together. However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left \"the special relationship\" at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. \"It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone,\" the source said. \"There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off.\" The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would \"spend all day Friday together.\" However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'3058 - C05764944.txt','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"\"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'3061 - C05764951.txt','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'3081 - C05764980.txt','RingersAttachments: IMG00101-20091017-1749jpg I\'m reading an old Entertainment Weekly and came across a promotional photo of Hope Davis and Dennis Quaid as you and President Clinton (along with Michael Sheen and Helen McCrory as the Blairs), for the HBO movie called The Special Relationship (due in the spring) - thought you\'d get a kick out of seeing a photo of the photo, attached In the caption, Hope Davis says, They made special teeth for me because Hillary\'s are very unique. When I popped them in, I suddenly looked very much like her.','RingersAttachments: IMG00101-20091017-1749jpg I\'m reading an old Entertainment Weekly and came across a promotional photo of Hope Davis and Dennis Quaid as you and President Clinton (along with Michael Sheen and Helen McCrory as the Blairs), for the HBO movie called \"The Special Relationship\" (due in the spring) - thought you\'d get a kick out of seeing a photo of the photo, attached In the caption, Hope Davis says, \"They made special teeth for me because Hillary\'s are very unique. When I popped them in, I suddenly looked very much like her.\"'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'3263 - C05765732.txt','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'3566 - C05766253.txt','Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon HoldSubject: Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon Hold WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment. WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment.','Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon HoldSubject: Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon Hold WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment. WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment.'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'3598 - C05766325.txt','new Iran-China oil deal, reported in Iran (in English) and inChina (in Chinese) Thread-Topic: new Iran-China oil deal, reported in Iran (in English) and in China (in Chinese) Thread-Index: AcpBGGFHC5WfqWtwQI2s1vNKPmzX9AApt+aV Message-ID: <786762D781A7FF4FAC906089213404488035045C315@CLNTINET08.clinton.local> Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator:','new Iran-China oil deal, reported in Iran (in English) and inChina (in Chinese) Thread-Topic: new Iran-China oil deal, reported in Iran (in English)\" and in China (in Chinese) Thread-Index: AcpBGGFHC5WfqWtwQI2s1vNKPmzX9AApt+aV Message-ID: <786762D781A7FF4FAC906089213404488035045C315@CLNTINET08.clinton.local> Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator:'),(4.06284589515033,4.06284589515033,2500,'Bill_Clinton',43,1,'3658 - C05766493.txt','Wanted you to seeAttachments: Haiti Pledge.docx fyi I hope you\'re doing well and surviving. I wanted you and Secretary Clinton to know what Claudio and Amarilis Osorio are doing on behalf of Haiti reconstruction (attached). Hope you\'re well. Jonathan Mantz Managing Director BGR Government Affairs, LLC BGR I.Kkx\' The Homer Building, Eleventh Floor South 601 Thirteenth Street NW Washinp-ton DC 20005 Fax: 202-833-9392 www.bgrdc.com','Wanted you to seeAttachments: Haiti Pledge.docx fyi I hope you\'re doing well and surviving. I wanted you and Secretary Clinton to know what Claudio and Amarilis Osorio are doing on behalf of Haiti reconstruction (attached). Hope you\'re well. Jonathan Mantz Managing Director BGR Government Affairs, LLC BGR I.Kkx\' The Homer Building, Eleventh Floor South 601 Thirteenth Street NW Washinp-ton DC 20005 Fax: 202-833-9392 www.bgrdc.com'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bill_Cosby',1,1,'2001 - C05762608.txt','COS call 6/10/09Called out HRC as especially helpful in making calls to the Hill on passing the supplemental approps bill. Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633 52','COS call 6/10/09Called out HRC as especially helpful in making calls to the Hill on passing the supplemental approps bill. Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633 52'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Bill_de_Blasio',2,1,'2894 - C05764653.txt','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\'  Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing, he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period, he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. \"Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\' \" Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. \"Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing,\" he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. \"What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period,\" he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Bill_de_Blasio',2,1,'3596 - C05766322.txt','Bill deblasio wonHis cell is Karen Persichilli Keogh','Bill deblasio wonHis cell is Karen Persichilli Keogh'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Bill_Fitzgerald',2,1,'2699 - C05764285.txt','AMCIT suspected of abuse of minors in LiberiaCheryl: My staff assistance received a call from the Line saying you might want a short informal note to send to the Secretary on the situation with the American UNMIL employee suspected of abusing minors in Liberia. Below is a shorter and updated version of what I sent you earlier. I will be on leave for a week beginning tomorrow and one my deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, will be following this issue in my absence. Regards, Johnnie An American citizen civilian employee of the UN operation in Liberia is suspected of engaging in illegal acts with at least two underage Liberian girls. The Liberian National Police, who received a DVD of the acts, told Embassy officials earlier today they had identified the American citizen and confirmed the identity of two girls?an 11-year-old and another between 12-15 years of age. These are crimes in Liberia as well as in the United States. We are working with Liberian authorities and the UN to ensure that the American citizen is made to answer for these allegations. In the meantime, the Department is working with Department of Justice lawyers to determine if the American citizen can be tried in the United States. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, currently in the Department chairing a promotion panel, has spoken to President Johnson-Sirleaf about the importance of this case. It appears that the UN will waive any immunity the American may have and that the Liberians will take the American citizen into custody. Coming on the heels of your trip to Africa, and the emphasis you placed on gender-based violence and sex crimes, we are making every effort to ensure that this individual is brought to justice, including by offering whatever resources the Liberians need to conduct the best possible investigation. The Legal Attache, based in Freetown, is currently en route to Liberia to assist. van','AMCIT suspected of abuse of minors in LiberiaCheryl: My staff assistance received a call from the \"Line\" saying you might want a short informal note to send to the Secretary on the situation with the American UNMIL employee suspected of abusing minors in Liberia. Below is a shorter and updated version of what I sent you earlier. I will be on leave for a week beginning tomorrow and one my deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, will be following this issue in my absence. Regards, Johnnie An American citizen civilian employee of the UN operation in Liberia is suspected of engaging in illegal acts with at least two underage Liberian girls. The Liberian National Police, who received a DVD of the acts, told Embassy officials earlier today they had identified the American citizen and confirmed the identity of two girls?an 11-year-old and another between 12-15 years of age. These are crimes in Liberia as well as in the United States. We are working with Liberian authorities and the UN to ensure that the American citizen is made to answer for these allegations. In the meantime, the Department is working with Department of Justice lawyers to determine if the American citizen can be tried in the United States. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, currently in the Department chairing a promotion panel, has spoken to President Johnson-Sirleaf about the importance of this case. It appears that the UN will waive any immunity the American may have and that the Liberians will take the American citizen into custody. Coming on the heels of your trip to Africa, and the emphasis you placed on gender-based violence and sex crimes, we are making every effort to ensure that this individual is brought to justice, including by offering whatever resources the Liberians need to conduct the best possible investigation. The Legal Attache, based in Freetown, is currently en route to Liberia to assist. van'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Bill_Fitzgerald',2,1,'2705 - C05764296.txt','Draft email to the Secretary on GuineaFYI Jake or Dan: Could one of you pass the following note from me to the Secretary on the Guinea-Conakry situation. We will be sending forward an info memo later this afternoon. But in view of the Secretary\'s interest, I thought this note my be useful to pass on to her at some point during the day. We are also doing some press guidance. Regards, Johnnie Madam Secretary, I know you are deeply concerned about reports of ongoing violence and attacks against women that have occurred in Guinea-Conakry. I want to let you know what actions the Africa Bureau is taking to address this crisis. I met with Guinean Foreign Minister Alexandre Cece Loua this morning at 9:00. I expressed our deep outrage at the brutal actions of Guinean security forces against protesters on September 28, which resulted in 157 deaths, hundreds more injured, and the widespread rape of women. I will separately provide you with a formal readout of the meeting. I have also sent one of my Deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, to Conakry, where he met yesterday with President Dadis Camara and expressed the same outrage. We are pressing the government to take immediate actions to stop the violence and to restore constitutional order. We have asked Dadis Camara to step aside and to seek exile in Morocco or another French-speaking country. We have also asked Guinea to invite in observers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to monitor the actions of the military and developments toward a democratic transition. In addition, we have indicated that we will seek an international investigation in order to arrest and punish the perpetrators of the violence. We have indicated that if the Government of Guinea does not act rapidly, we will pursue sanctions against government officials. In all of these actions, we are consulting with the French, whose views and actions closely mirror ours, as well as with several west African states, including Liberia and Senegal. Regards, Johnnie','Draft email to the Secretary on GuineaFYI Jake or Dan: Could one of you pass the following note from me to the Secretary on the Guinea-Conakry situation. We will be sending forward an info memo later this afternoon. But in view of the Secretary\'s interest, I thought this note my be useful to pass on to her at some point during the day. We are also doing some press guidance. Regards, Johnnie Madam Secretary, I know you are deeply concerned about reports of ongoing violence and attacks against women that have occurred in Guinea-Conakry. I want to let you know what actions the Africa Bureau is taking to address this crisis. I met with Guinean Foreign Minister Alexandre Cece Loua this morning at 9:00. I expressed our deep outrage at the brutal actions of Guinean security forces against protesters on September 28, which resulted in 157 deaths, hundreds more injured, and the widespread rape of women. I will separately provide you with a formal readout of the meeting. I have also sent one of my Deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, to Conakry, where he met yesterday with President Dadis Camara and expressed the same outrage. We are pressing the government to take immediate actions to stop the violence and to restore constitutional order. We have asked Dadis Camara to step aside and to seek exile in Morocco or another French-speaking country. We have also asked Guinea to invite in observers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to monitor the actions of the military and developments toward a democratic transition. In addition, we have indicated that we will seek an international investigation in order to arrest and punish the perpetrators of the violence. We have indicated that if the Government of Guinea does not act rapidly, we will pursue sanctions against government officials. In all of these actions, we are consulting with the French, whose views and actions closely mirror ours, as well as with several west African states, including Liberia and Senegal. Regards, Johnnie'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bill_Keller',1,1,'234 - C05739833.txt','Bill Keller piecePls print. An interesting piece. The argument that worked on my conservative Obama-hating (Hillary-respecting) friends, which Keller hints at in the slack he\'ll cut us, is that our denunciations of the video aren\'t an effort to debate the mob they are an effort to give ammo to the right side to win the battle that Keller himself identifies (between extremists seeking to put pressure on weak transitional governments and the more mainstream majority that supports those governments). And you could say it worked. Governments stepped up. Extremist groups in Tunisia are backpedalling. Etc. So we need to make this argument forcefully. The Satanic Video By BILL KELLER THE alchemy of modern media works with amazing speed. Start with a cheesy anti-Muslim video that resembles a bad trailer for a Sacha Baron Cohen comedy. It becomes YouTube fuel for protest across the Islamic world and a pretext for killing American diplomats. That angry spasm begets an inflammatory Newsweek cover, MUSLIM RAGE, which in turn inspires a Twitter hashtag that reduces the whole episode to .a running joke: There\'s no prayer room in this nightclub. #MuslimRage. You lose your nephew at the airport but you can\'t yell his name because it\'s JIHAD. #MuslimRage. From provocation to trauma to lampoon in a few short news cycles. It\'s over in a week, forgotten in two. Now back to Snooki and Honey Boo Boo. Except, of course, it\'s far from over. It moves temporarily off-screen, and then it is back: the Pakistani retailer accused last week of blasphemy because he refused to close his shops','Bill Keller piecePls print. An interesting piece. The argument that worked on my conservative Obama-hating (Hillary-respecting) friends, which Keller hints at in the \"slack\" he\'ll cut us, is that our denunciations of the video aren\'t an effort to debate the mob; they are an effort to give ammo to the right side to win the battle that Keller himself identifies (between extremists seeking to put \"pressure\" on weak transitional governments and the more mainstream majority that supports those governments). And you could say it worked. Governments stepped up. Extremist groups in Tunisia are backpedalling. Etc. So we need to make this argument forcefully. The Satanic Video By BILL KELLER THE alchemy of modern media works with amazing speed. Start with a cheesy anti-Muslim video that resembles a bad trailer for a Sacha Baron Cohen comedy. It becomes YouTube fuel for protest across the Islamic world and a pretext for killing American diplomats. That angry spasm begets an inflammatory Newsweek cover, \"MUSLIM RAGE,\" which in turn inspires a Twitter hashtag that reduces the whole episode to .a running joke: \"There\'s no prayer room in this nightclub. #MuslimRage.\" \"You lose your nephew at the airport but you can\'t yell his name because it\'s JIHAD. #MuslimRage.\" From provocation to trauma to lampoon in a few short news cycles. It\'s over in a week, forgotten in two. Now back to Snooki and Honey Boo Boo. Except, of course, it\'s far from over. It moves temporarily off-screen, and then it is back: the Pakistani retailer accused last week of \"blasphemy\" because he refused to close his shops'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bill_OReilly_(political_commentator)',1,1,'3341 - C05765868.txt','Per Our DiscussionCalling in 5 min 4:30 is perfect. Pis call the house. Fyi below - ellen and I have been speaking today and I am addressing personally so don\'t worry and will advise if you need to step in. Will call you arouod 430 or later? whatever works. Cdrn Cheryl, I\'m avaiiable by cell or email. Ellen Sensitive But Unclassified Ellen, Here\'s what I have now. Will be in touch shortly with additional info. Call me if you have questions at 202-647-7693. Thanks, Frank Wed: 15:00 Gates/Tauscher/Cartwright Briefing to Hill Leaders Thurs: Trips to counties with Flornouy, Gordon, Sherwood-Randall, and O\'Reilly 1500 White House Statement 160j Pentagon Briefing with Gates/Tauscher/Cartwright 1700 Tauscher/Cartwright foreign press center briefing Friday: joint SeeDef/SeeState Op-ed i','Per Our DiscussionCalling in 5 min 4:30 is perfect. Pis call the house. Fyi below - ellen and I have been speaking today and I am addressing personally so don\'t worry and will advise if you need to step in. Will call you arouod 430 or later? whatever works. Cdrn Cheryl, I\'m avaiiable by cell or email. Ellen Sensitive But Unclassified Ellen, Here\'s what I have now. Will be in touch shortly with additional info. Call me if you have questions at 202-647-7693. Thanks, Frank Wed: 15:00 Gates/Tauscher/Cartwright Briefing to Hill Leaders Thurs: Trips to counties with Flornouy, Gordon, Sherwood-Randall, and O\'Reilly 1500 White House Statement 160j Pentagon Briefing with Gates/Tauscher/Cartwright 1700 Tauscher/Cartwright foreign press center briefing Friday: joint SeeDef/SeeState Op-ed i'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bill_Ritter',1,1,'1782 - C05761884.txt','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, trusted to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums, he says. So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me. For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. Take your time. And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum. When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. Friends of mine, people I knew, he says. They contributed because I asked them to. He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done. Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing. He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though only as a hobby. Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (She\'s beautiful, he beams). 31','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, \"trusted\" to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. \"I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums,\" he says. \"So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me.\" For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately; told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem; he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. \"Take your time.\" And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that \"what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum.\" When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. \"Friends of mine, people I knew,\" he says. \"They contributed because I asked them to.\" He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: \"I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done.\" Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. \"That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing.\" He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though \"only as a hobby.\" Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (\"She\'s beautiful,\" he beams). 31'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bill_Thompson_(New_York_politician)',1,1,'2894 - C05764653.txt','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\'  Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing, he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period, he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. \"Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\' \" Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. \"Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing,\" he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. \"What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period,\" he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Bill_Todd',2,1,'1936 - C05762499.txt','Follow-up information regarding legislation mentioned in Senator Voinovich\'s call to the Follow-up information regarding legislation mentioned in Senator Voinovich\'s call to the Secretary (S. 321 andSecretary (S. 321 and S. 840) Attachments: APPInt1Bill_lpager.docx Summary of Passport Card Legislation (S. 321) for State 06.23.09.doc Rich - This is legislation voinovich talked to her about. S.840) Wilma, Attached is background information on the legislation Senator Voinovich referenced in his call with Secretary Clinton today. As Senator Voinovich mentioned to the Secretary, both bills are personal priorities for him. I am the point of contact for the Passport Card Travel Enhancement Act of 2009 (S. 321), and we would like to work with you in an effort to address State\'s concerns with the legislation. Please let me know if you have questions or need additional information regarding this bill. Todd Johnston is the point of contact for the International Clean Energy Development Act of 2009 (S.840). He can be reached at 202-224-3353. Thanks, Tara Tara Shaw Counsel Senator George V. Voinovich Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management 202-224-1331 53','Follow-up information regarding legislation mentioned in Senator Voinovich\'s call to the Follow-up information regarding legislation mentioned in Senator Voinovich\'s call to the Secretary (S. 321 andSecretary (S. 321 and S. 840) Attachments: APPInt1Bill_lpager.docx; Summary of Passport Card Legislation (S. 321) for State 06.23.09.doc Rich - This is legislation voinovich talked to her about. S.840) Wilma, Attached is background information on the legislation Senator Voinovich referenced in his call with Secretary Clinton today. As Senator Voinovich mentioned to the Secretary, both bills are personal priorities for him. I am the point of contact for the Passport Card Travel Enhancement Act of 2009 (S. 321), and we would like to work with you in an effort to address State\'s concerns with the legislation. Please let me know if you have questions or need additional information regarding this bill. Todd Johnston is the point of contact for the International Clean Energy Development Act of 2009 (S.840). He can be reached at 202-224-3353. Thanks, Tara Tara Shaw Counsel Senator George V. Voinovich Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management 202-224-1331 53'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Bill_Todd',2,1,'1939 - C05762507.txt','Follow-up information regarding legislation mentioned in Senator Voinovich\'s call to the Secretary (S. 321 Follow-up information regarding legislation mentioned in Senator Voinovich\'s call to the Secretary (S. 321 andand S. 840) Rich - This is legislation voinovich talked to her about. S. 840) Wilma, Attached is background information on the legislation Senator Voinovich referenced in his call with Secretary Clinton today. As Senator Voinovich mentioned to the Secretary, both bills are personal priorities for him. I am the point of contact for the Passport Card Travel Enhancement Act of 2009 (S. 321), and we would like to work with you in an effort to address State\'s concerns with the legislation. Please let me know if you have questions or need additional information regarding this bill. Todd Johnston is the point of contact for the International Clean Energy Development Act of 2009 (S.840). He can be reached at 202-224-3353. ? Thanks, Tara Tara Shaw Counsel Senator George V. Voinovich Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management 202-224-1331 54','Follow-up information regarding legislation mentioned in Senator Voinovich\'s call to the Secretary (S. 321 Follow-up information regarding legislation mentioned in Senator Voinovich\'s call to the Secretary (S. 321 andand S. 840) Rich - This is legislation voinovich talked to her about. S. 840) Wilma, Attached is background information on the legislation Senator Voinovich referenced in his call with Secretary Clinton today. As Senator Voinovich mentioned to the Secretary, both bills are personal priorities for him. I am the point of contact for the Passport Card Travel Enhancement Act of 2009 (S. 321), and we would like to work with you in an effort to address State\'s concerns with the legislation. Please let me know if you have questions or need additional information regarding this bill. Todd Johnston is the point of contact for the International Clean Energy Development Act of 2009 (S.840). He can be reached at 202-224-3353. ? Thanks, Tara Tara Shaw Counsel Senator George V. Voinovich Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management 202-224-1331 54'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Biopsy',1,1,'3091 - C05765000.txt','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about death panels. As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about \"death panels.\" As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'BIOS',3,1,'1822 - C05762050.txt','Calls tomorrowWant to give you an update on the calls you requested. The ones confirmed are: - Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo confirmed for 900am. No translator needed. - Thai FM Kasit confirmed for right after. No translator needed. Waiting on indonesia. I left u call sheet and bios on your desk before I left. Ops will call the house.','Calls tomorrowWant to give you an update on the calls you requested. The ones confirmed are: - Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo confirmed for 900am. No translator needed. - Thai FM Kasit confirmed for right after. No translator needed. Waiting on indonesia. I left u call sheet and bios on your desk before I left. Ops will call the house.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'BIOS',3,1,'1827 - C05762143.txt','All 3 calls confirmedNo additional call sheets for them. You have the bios for them which have their names and pronounciation. Will I get info/names for Philipines and Indonesia? All speak english. Ops will connect. In order are: -9am: Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo. -9:15am: Indonesian FM Wirajuda. - 9:30am: Thai FM Kasit 3','All 3 calls confirmedNo additional call sheets for them. You have the bios for them which have their names and pronounciation. Will I get info/names for Philipines and Indonesia? All speak english. Ops will connect. In order are: -9am: Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo. -9:15am: Indonesian FM Wirajuda. - 9:30am: Thai FM Kasit 3'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'BIOS',3,1,'2331 - C05763165.txt','FW: and linksFYI From: Date: sat, 1 Aug 2009 14:10:15 +0000 Thanks - she wont do per b/f Will do a look and summary of (sp) - she is head of Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Cheryl, Here rethe links for bios of and to which I referred in my earlier message on','FW: and linksFYI From: Date: sat, 1 Aug 2009 14:10:15 +0000 Thanks - she wont do per b/f Will do a look and summary of (sp) - she is head of Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Cheryl, Here rethe links for bios of and to which I referred in my earlier message on'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Bipartisanship',3,1,'2771 - C05764451.txt','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillCheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September ?to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. Here are some points to consider for such a possible call: ? Timely enactment of the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops appropriation is critical to national security. ? Operating under a Continuing Resolution for any extended period of time will negatively impact both State operations and foreign assistance programs. ? For example, the funds available to support State operations in Iraq are estimated to last only through the first quarter of FY 2010. In addition our urgent hiring plans will be stifled, pay equity authorities will lapse, and we will be without the necessary resources to implement our agenda on food security, climate change, and global health. ? I urge you to take up the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops bill as early as possible in September. Background A','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillCheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September ?to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. Here are some points to consider for such a possible call: ? Timely enactment of the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops appropriation is critical to national security. ? Operating under a Continuing Resolution for any extended period of time will negatively impact both State operations and foreign assistance programs. ? For example, the funds available to support State operations in Iraq are estimated to last only through the first quarter of FY 2010. In addition our urgent hiring plans will be stifled, pay equity authorities will lapse, and we will be without the necessary resources to implement our agenda on food security, climate change, and global health. ? I urge you to take up the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops bill as early as possible in September. Background A'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Bipartisanship',3,1,'2855 - C05764598.txt','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillNo - he\'s supposed to call me first Am I supposed to do this? Fyi Cheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September? to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. 103','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillNo - he\'s supposed to call me first Am I supposed to do this? Fyi Cheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September? to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. 103'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Bipartisanship',3,1,'3226 - C05765662.txt','Congrats on USAIDCheryl, Congratulations on a fabulous nomination. We look forward to working with Raj and continuing to help you and the Secretary. Our USGLC statement is attached and pasted below. Best, Liz Liz Schrayer U.S. Global Leadership Coalition 1220 19th Street, NW Washin on DC 20036 USGLC Applauds Choice of Dr. Rajiv Shah as USAID Administrator In Choosing Dr. Shah, President Signals Important Role Development Plays in Foreign Policy Washington, DC ? The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition released the following statement from Executive Director Liz Schrayer on President Obama\'s announcement of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development: `The USGLC applauds the President\'s nomination of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be USAID Administrator as yet another example of the President\'s commitment to elevating our civilian-led, smart power tools. With a robust International Affairs Budget request for FY 2010, a pledge to double foreign assistance by 2015, a Presidential Study Directive on Global Development and the State Department\'s Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review, the Administration continues to demonstrate the essential role development and diplomacy play in our foreign policy. Rajiv Shah is a fresh and dynamic addition to President Obama\'s foreign policy team. Dr. Shah will bring expertise and energy to a critical agency in need of strong, empowered leadership. His career in global development, global health and agricultural development give him real perspective to lead USAID. He is already an important player in the Administration\'s food security initiative, and his additional background in fighting global poverty and promoting global health make him an ideal candidate for this important post. The USGLC\'s broad, bipartisan coalition welcomes Dr. Shah\'s nomination to be USAID Administrator, and we look forward to working with him to strengthen the role of development The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (www.usglc.orq) is a broad-based influential network of 400 businesses and NGOs national security and foreign policy experts and business, faith-based, academic and community leaders in all 50 states','Congrats on USAIDCheryl, Congratulations on a fabulous nomination. We look forward to working with Raj and continuing to help you and the Secretary. Our USGLC statement is attached and pasted below. Best, Liz Liz Schrayer U.S. Global Leadership Coalition 1220 19th Street, NW Washin on DC 20036 USGLC Applauds Choice of Dr. Rajiv Shah as USAID Administrator In Choosing Dr. Shah, President Signals Important Role Development Plays in Foreign Policy Washington, DC ? The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition released the following statement from Executive Director Liz Schrayer on President Obama\'s announcement of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development: `The USGLC applauds the President\'s nomination of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be USAID Administrator as yet another example of the President\'s commitment to elevating our civilian-led, smart power tools. With a robust International Affairs Budget request for FY 2010, a pledge to double foreign assistance by 2015, a Presidential Study Directive on Global Development and the State Department\'s Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review, the Administration continues to demonstrate the essential role development and diplomacy play in our foreign policy. \"Rajiv Shah is a fresh and dynamic addition to President Obama\'s foreign policy team. Dr. Shah will bring expertise and energy to a critical agency in need of strong, empowered leadership. His career in global development, global health and agricultural development give him real perspective to lead USAID. He is already an important player in the Administration\'s food security initiative, and his additional background in fighting global poverty and promoting global health make him an ideal candidate for this important post. \"The USGLC\'s broad, bipartisan coalition welcomes Dr. Shah\'s nomination to be USAID Administrator, and we look forward to working with him to strengthen the role of development\" The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (www.usglc.orq) is a broad-based influential network of 400 businesses and NGOs; national security and foreign policy experts; and business, faith-based, academic and community leaders in all 50 states'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Birmingham,_Alabama',1,1,'1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bisa_Williams',1,1,'3594 - C05766317.txt','CubaYou will have seen Verma\'s note regarding Senator Menedez desire to speak to S re direct mail talks with Cuba and our follow on talks with the Cubans and dissidents. He is upset tha he was not consulted and does not think he was briefed sufficiently quickly. WHA and H had briefed immediately on the direct mail talks, and had briefed HFAC on the follow on talks. We had asked for time to brief SFRC but had not yet done so. This should be a good news story. We engaged with the Cubans at the Vice-Minister level, breaking a several year shunning of our Interest Section by the Cubans, traveled outside of Havana to view hurricane damage (thus breaking through the barrier of no travel beyond a ten-mile perimeter), we pursued extradition of US fugitives in Cuba, and most importantly, Bisa Williams (my DAS and the head of delegation) met with a broad range of dissidents, civil socity reps, and bloggers. This last point is worth highlighting. The last part of the trip came together late because we would not let the Cubans condition our meetings or determine who we could or could not meet with. The Cubans finally allowed us to meet with dissidents, something they have prevented EU and other visitors from doing. In other words, we have broken th mold and put real pressure on others to do the same. That said, our briefing and outreach could have been quicker and better coordinated. This has upset Senator Menedez. We are sending Bisa up tomorrow to brief the SFRC.','CubaYou will have seen Verma\'s note regarding Senator Menedez desire to speak to S re direct mail talks with Cuba and our follow on talks with the Cubans and dissidents. He is upset tha he was not consulted and does not think he was briefed sufficiently quickly. WHA and H had briefed immediately on the direct mail talks, and had briefed HFAC on the follow on talks. We had asked for time to brief SFRC but had not yet done so. This should be a good news story. We engaged with the Cubans at the Vice-Minister level, breaking a several year shunning of our Interest Section by the Cubans, traveled outside of Havana to view hurricane damage (thus breaking through the barrier of no travel beyond a ten-mile perimeter), we pursued extradition of US fugitives in Cuba, and most importantly, Bisa Williams (my DAS and the head of delegation) met with a broad range of dissidents, civil socity reps, and bloggers. This last point is worth highlighting. The last part of the trip came together late because we would not let the Cubans condition our meetings or determine who we could or could not meet with. The Cubans finally allowed us to meet with dissidents, something they have prevented EU and other visitors from doing. In other words, we have broken th mold and put real pressure on others to do the same. That said, our briefing and outreach could have been quicker and better coordinated. This has upset Senator Menedez. We are sending Bisa up tomorrow to brief the SFRC.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Bisexuality',2,1,'1904 - C05762424.txt','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM This is not appropriate time for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so, Socarides says. Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification. Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military. Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton Andy Towle and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans, Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors. And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM \"This is not appropriate time\" for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. \"The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so,\" Socarides says. \"Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification.\" Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. \"The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military.\" Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton; Andy Towle; and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. \"One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans,\" Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. \"This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors.\" And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he \"will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Bisexuality',2,1,'2019 - C05762642.txt','BBC: Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay IraqisFyi B6 Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay Iraqis Investigating reports of the murder and torture of gay men in Iraq, Ashley Byrne found that some gays found Saddam Hussein\'s dictatorship preferable to the threat of violence they face today. Some readers will find parts of his report disturbing. There has been so much news of death and destruction from Iraq that the position of sexual minorities is rarely touched on in the mainstream media. But stories of torture and murder of gay Iraqis, particularly men, have been emerging in the gay press for several years. Investigating these stories for a BBC Radio 5 Live documentary, Gay Life After Saddam, I\'ve heard a range of views about the deteriorating conditions for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people. Some say the violence has intensified in the past few months. Others say killings run into the hundreds and have been going on since 2003. What is clear, and confirmed by separate evidence from various human rights groups, is that some gay men have been subjected to appalling violent abuse. One young Iraqi, Amil (not his real name) recalled the death of a friend: They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb, it was awful. Another man (who wished to remain anonymous) revealed to Scott Long from the New York-based Human Rights Watch, how his partner was kidnapped and killed. It was late one night when four armed men came to take my boyfriend from his parents\' house. L  They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb Amil, a gay Iraqi They were masked and dressed in black. We found his body the next day dumped in the garbage, his throat cut out, his genitals cut off. 82','BBC: Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay IraqisFyi B6 Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay Iraqis Investigating reports of the murder and torture of gay men in Iraq, Ashley Byrne found that some gays found Saddam Hussein\'s dictatorship preferable to the threat of violence they face today. Some readers will find parts of his report disturbing. There has been so much news of death and destruction from Iraq that the position of sexual minorities is rarely touched on in the mainstream media. But stories of torture and murder of gay Iraqis, particularly men, have been emerging in the gay press for several years. Investigating these stories for a BBC Radio 5 Live documentary, Gay Life After Saddam, I\'ve heard a range of views about the deteriorating conditions for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people. Some say the violence has intensified in the past few months. Others say killings run into the hundreds and have been going on since 2003. What is clear, and confirmed by separate evidence from various human rights groups, is that some gay men have been subjected to appalling violent abuse. One young Iraqi, Amil (not his real name) recalled the death of a friend: \"They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb, it was awful.\" Another man (who wished to remain anonymous) revealed to Scott Long from the New York-based Human Rights Watch, how his partner was kidnapped and killed. \"It was late one night when four armed men came to take my boyfriend from his parents\' house. L \" They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb\" Amil, a gay Iraqi \"They were masked and dressed in black. \"We found his body the next day dumped in the garbage, his throat cut out, his genitals cut off.\" 82'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bitly',1,1,'36 - C05739597.txt','American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weaponshttp://abcnews.o.com/Blotter/glen-doherty-navy-seal-killed-Iibya-intel-mission/story?id 17229O37 Bitly: htto://abcn.ws/UPpZ9Y American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weapons Before Death, Ex-SEAL Glen Doherty Told ABC News He Helped Round Up Dangerous Shoulder-Fired Rockets By LEE FERRAN Sept. 13,2012 One of the Americans killed alongside Ambassador Christopher Stevens in an attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya Tuesday told ABC News before his death that he was working with the State Department on an intelligence mission to round up dangerous weapons in the war-torn nation. In an interview with ABC News last month, Glen Doherty, a 42-year-old former Navy SEAL who worked as a contractor with the State Department, said he personally went into the field to track down so-called MANPADS, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, and destroy them. After the fall of dictator Moammar Gadhafi last year, the State Department launched a mission to round up thousands of MANPADS that may have been looted from military installations across the country. U.S. officials previously told ABC News they were concerned the MANPADS could fall into the hands of terrorists, creating a threat to commercial airliners. READ: Nightmare in Libya: Thousands of Surface-to-Air Missiles Unaccounted For Doherty said that he traveled throughout Libya chasing reports of the weapons and once they were found, his team would destroy them on the spot by bashing them with hammers or repeatedly running them over with their vehicles. When ABC News spoke to Doherty in late August, he was enjoying a short time off in California before heading back to Libya just days ago.','American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weaponshttp://abcnews.o.com/Blotter/glen-doherty-navy-seal-killed-Iibya-intel-mission/story?id 17229O37 Bitly: htto://abcn.ws/UPpZ9Y American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weapons Before Death, Ex-SEAL Glen Doherty Told ABC News He Helped Round Up Dangerous Shoulder-Fired Rockets By LEE FERRAN Sept. 13,2012 One of the Americans killed alongside Ambassador Christopher Stevens in an attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya Tuesday told ABC News before his death that he was working with the State Department on an intelligence mission to round up dangerous weapons in the war-torn nation. In an interview with ABC News last month, Glen Doherty, a 42-year-old former Navy SEAL who worked as a contractor with the State Department, said he personally went into the field to track down so-called MANPADS, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, and destroy them. After the fall of dictator Moammar Gadhafi last year, the State Department launched a mission to round up thousands of MANPADS that may have been looted from military installations across the country. U.S. officials previously told ABC News they were concerned the MANPADS could fall into the hands of terrorists, creating a threat to commercial airliners. READ: Nightmare in Libya: Thousands of Surface-to-Air Missiles Unaccounted For Doherty said that he traveled throughout Libya chasing reports of the weapons and once they were found, his team would destroy them on the spot by bashing them with hammers or repeatedly running them over with their vehicles. When ABC News spoke to Doherty in late August, he was enjoying a short time off in California before heading back to Libya just days ago.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bituing_Walang_Ningning_(TV_series)',1,1,'2704 - C05764294.txt','Video Success and Another IdeaI can attest to the fact that this has thus far been the shining star of the initiative (from a non-policy perspective) and I think speaks to how hrc will do diplomacy and development differently. In addition to what katie mentioned-- Institute for International Education (goodman) included it in their weekly email to more than 8000 institutions, Pepsi showed it an internal meeting last week and will show it at a global conference this week, and CGI has gotten feedback about the video and has gotten increased interest in commitments in this area. It has also been pushed out to posts through internal sites. We are also trying to see if we can get it in a rotation or on mtvU or their website and bet as part of the world food day push. Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1. It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries tremendous weight that in a short amount of time and little push to reach out to communities we have raised the bar for engaging content through video.','Video Success and Another IdeaI can attest to the fact that this has thus far been the shining star of the initiative (from a non-policy perspective) and I think speaks to how hrc will do diplomacy and development differently. In addition to what katie mentioned-- Institute for International Education (goodman) included it in their weekly email to more than 8000 institutions, Pepsi showed it an internal meeting last week and will show it at a global conference this week, and CGI has gotten feedback about the video and has gotten increased interest in commitments in this area. It has also been pushed out to posts through internal sites. We are also trying to see if we can get it in a rotation or on mtvU or their website and bet as part of the world food day push. Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1. It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries tremendous weight that in a short amount of time and little push to reach out to communities we have raised the bar for engaging content through video.'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1008 - C05760217.txt','Bravo!Back Tuesday Speaking at UNESCO Monday with the new director on the unfinished Beijing agenda called to say she wants to give us several million dollars to subsidize a fund to give an annual award for innovation in empowering women that would be a rockefeller-State partnership. It would have a selection comm and we\'d have to run all the traps, but this could be huge. We could name after you if L would allow. I have to work oin this when I get back. Many miles to go, but thx so much. Will you be back next week? What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you walked the walk over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile','Bravo!Back Tuesday Speaking at UNESCO Monday with the new director on the unfinished Beijing agenda called to say she wants to give us several million dollars to subsidize a fund to give an annual award for innovation in empowering women that would be a rockefeller-State partnership. It would have a selection comm and we\'d have to run all the traps, but this could be huge. We could name after you if L would allow. I have to work oin this when I get back. Many miles to go, but thx so much. Will you be back next week? What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you \"walked the walk\" over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1117 - C05760369.txt','Death of Johnnie Mae Walker Spargo 11.8.09Pls do letter to Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T From: Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:54:03 -0500 See para 7. HRC is bound to know national org I think, also good friend of and still works for the From:','Death of Johnnie Mae Walker Spargo 11.8.09Pls do letter to Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T From: Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:54:03 -0500 See para 7. HRC is bound to know national org I think, also good friend of and still works for the From:'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1197 - C05760497.txt','Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni AwardsLuncheon on Dec Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni AwardsLuncheon on Dec 10. Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni Awards Luncheon on Dec 10.10. Pls print. Oh, yes please You and I, twin Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Could I surprise him w a congratulatory letter? That would embarrass him for sure. Can you believe I am now an official Thought you might want to know that our Kevbo is being honored at Chicago-Kent College of Law--distinguished alum that he is. Anyway, just found out this morning and, of course, not from Kevin. Betsy <http://e2ma.net/oz/2632026830/2397997/22728/spacer.gif> Forward this message to a friend <http://e2ma.net/map/view=Forward/ID=22728.2632026830/rid=cc9650badaf47333bba0cd882bcbaf78/send_to_frien d> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/shared/spc.gif> Chicago-Kent College of Law: Alumni E- Brief <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/email/head_center.jpg> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/shared/spc.gif> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/email/head_nav_gold.jpg>','Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni AwardsLuncheon on Dec Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni AwardsLuncheon on Dec 10. Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni Awards Luncheon on Dec 10.10. Pls print. Oh, yes please You and I, twin Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Could I surprise him w a congratulatory letter? That would embarrass him for sure. Can you believe I am now an official Thought you might want to know that our Kevbo is being honored at Chicago-Kent College of Law--distinguished alum that he is. Anyway, just found out this morning and, of course, not from Kevin. Betsy <http://e2ma.net/oz/2632026830/2397997/22728/spacer.gif> Forward this message to a friend <http://e2ma.net/map/view=Forward/ID=22728.2632026830/rid=cc9650badaf47333bba0cd882bcbaf78/send_to_frien d> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/shared/spc.gif> Chicago-Kent College of Law: Alumni E- Brief <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/email/head_center.jpg> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/shared/spc.gif> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/email/head_nav_gold.jpg>'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1199 - C05760499.txt','Another memo on backdrop to this week. SidIt\'s there, just scroll down Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Can you send me the Hoagland piece? CONFIDENTIAL November 29, 2009 For: Hillary','Another memo on backdrop to this week. SidIt\'s there, just scroll down Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Can you send me the Hoagland piece? CONFIDENTIAL November 29, 2009 For: Hillary'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1200 - C05760500.txt','Another memo on backdrop to this week. SidNo. Can you send? Did you read nyt lead editorial yesterday? Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry I didn\'t read the McD reference that way. I actually thought it was complimentary of his spin skills. What am I missing? It\'s there, just scroll down Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Can you send me the Hoagland piece?','Another memo on backdrop to this week. SidNo. Can you send? Did you read nyt lead editorial yesterday? Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry I didn\'t read the McD reference that way. I actually thought it was complimentary of his spin skills. What am I missing? It\'s there, just scroll down Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Can you send me the Hoagland piece?'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1204 - C05760506.txt','HiHi hillary, I trust I am not violating a protocol, but word has it that the israeli ambassador has been trying to meet with you to no avail. I wanted to make sure you knew that was a belief being shared. I can\'t imagine why your folks would want to keep you two apart. I hear he is solid. So, that\'s the heads up. I am always available if there is a problem with which I can be helpful. Btw, news. All the best, bg Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld','HiHi hillary, I trust I am not violating a protocol, but word has it that the israeli ambassador has been trying to meet with you to no avail. I wanted to make sure you knew that was a belief being shared. I can\'t imagine why your folks would want to keep you two apart. I hear he is solid. So, that\'s the heads up. I am always available if there is a problem with which I can be helpful. Btw, news. All the best, bg Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1340 - C05760756.txt','FW Resume and Other Matters Resume and Other Matters esume and Other Matters Re Resume and Other Matters ResumeFYI Cheryl, the organization. It is a loss for Daniel to be the CEO of As soon as we solve the deputy position, I am sure the rest will be easy. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Terrific - I will make it a point to see you one of those days so copying Joanne to find a time. Love the new cdm cdm Original Messa e Joanne Laszczych Assistant to Counselor and Chief of Staff, Cheryl Mills Department of State 2201 C Street, N.W. Phone: 202-647-5548 Fax: 202-736-4535','FW Resume and Other Matters Resume and Other Matters esume and Other Matters Re Resume and Other Matters ResumeFYI Cheryl, the organization. It is a loss for Daniel to be the CEO of As soon as we solve the deputy position, I am sure the rest will be easy. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Terrific - I will make it a point to see you one of those days so copying Joanne to find a time. Love the new cdm cdm Original Messa e Joanne Laszczych Assistant to Counselor and Chief of Staff, Cheryl Mills Department of State 2201 C Street, N.W. Phone: 202-647-5548 Fax: 202-736-4535'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1348 - C05760771.txt','this week?Hi, Yes I am at (en route to airport). Thank you! Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Jackie--I am so sorry I didn\'t get back to you before now. May I call you now? H Secretary Clinton, I hope that all is well back in the States and just wanted to let you know that I will be in Washington Wednesday. If you might have a minute to spare to follow up on your last message in person or by phone this week or over the weekend, I would very much appreciate the opportunity. Congratulations on the Europe trip! Yours sincerely, Jackie Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com','this week?Hi, Yes; I am at (en route to airport). Thank you! Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Jackie--I am so sorry I didn\'t get back to you before now. May I call you now? H Secretary Clinton, I hope that all is well back in the States and just wanted to let you know that I will be in Washington Wednesday. If you might have a minute to spare to follow up on your last message in person or by phone this week or over the weekend, I would very much appreciate the opportunity. Congratulations on the Europe trip! Yours sincerely, Jackie Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1369 - C05760810.txt','Happy Easter!Happy easter to you! We just finished one hunt at the domenici clan and headed to my mother\'s so will try you after 830pm. Cdm Did you junt for eggs? If you have time to talk, let me know. I\'m in the car now so I\'d have to call you. I\'ll be home in an hour. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Happy Easter!Happy easter to you! We just finished one hunt at the domenici clan and headed to my mother\'s so will try you after 830pm. Cdm Did you junt for eggs? If you have time to talk, let me know. I\'m in the car now so I\'d have to call you. I\'ll be home in an hour. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1370 - C05760811.txt','Happy Easter Happy easterS000 good the old. E mail is working----great to connect. Super news re rescue of our. Merchant. Marine. Capt. I am very close to the unions of which crew are memebers. They were carrying our. forign aid food and VERY proud to do it( let\'s. Salute. Them the. Navy and the. Mission Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Happy Easter, my friend. I will let you know about questions for my testimony closer to the date. Great hearing from you but not as good as seeing and talking w you. As ever, H','Happy Easter Happy easterS000 good the old. E mail is working----great to connect. Super news re rescue of our. Merchant. Marine. Capt. I am very close to the unions of which crew are memebers. They were carrying our. forign aid food and VERY proud to do it( let\'s. Salute. Them the. Navy and the. Mission Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Happy Easter, my friend. I will let you know about questions for my testimony closer to the date. Great hearing from you but not as good as seeing and talking w you. As ever, H'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1378 - C05760834.txt','Happy Easter Happy easterYou betcha Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Not only salute, but mark the fact that the rescue/miracle/resurrection took place on Easter! See you soon, I hope. As Super news re rescue of our. Merchant. B6 They were carrying our. forign aid food and S000 good the old. E mail is working----great to connect. Marine. Capt. I am very close to the unions of which crew are memebers. VERY proud to do it( let\'s. Salute. Them the. Navy and the. Mission Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Happy Easter, my friend. I will let you know about questions for my testimony closer to the date. Great hearing from you but not as good as seeing and talking w you. As ever, H Best wishes to you and all of the clintons. All of us say a. Hearty. Hello and so proud of what you are doing----you are missed in the senate and by me. But you sure are needed where you are. I will be @ your. Foreign. Ops. Hearing. Let me know any questions you want me to askto help get your needs/message across. Loved picture of you+obama on. The. Lawn. Time for. Spring and the resurrection. As always. Your Pal Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Cl','Happy Easter Happy easterYou betcha Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Not only salute, but mark the fact that the rescue/miracle/resurrection took place on Easter! See you soon, I hope. As Super news re rescue of our. Merchant. B6 They were carrying our. forign aid food and S000 good the old. E mail is working----great to connect. Marine. Capt. I am very close to the unions of which crew are memebers. VERY proud to do it( let\'s. Salute. Them the. Navy and the. Mission Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Happy Easter, my friend. I will let you know about questions for my testimony closer to the date. Great hearing from you but not as good as seeing and talking w you. As ever, H Best wishes to you and all of the clintons. All of us say a. Hearty. Hello and so proud of what you are doing----you are missed in the senate and by me. But you sure are needed where you are. I will be @ your. Foreign. Ops. Hearing. Let me know any questions you want me to askto help get your needs/message across. Loved picture of you+obama on. The. Lawn. Time for. Spring and the resurrection. As always. Your Pal Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Cl'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1410 - C05761113.txt','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesThat is good news. Also, I\'m around if you want to catch up until 4 when I leave for a wedding and to NY. See traffic below ? read down We will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesThat is good news. Also, I\'m around if you want to catch up until 4 when I leave for a wedding and to NY. See traffic below ? read down We will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1505 - C05761284.txt','Heads upreally liked Fyi. Any reaction? Hillary, Hope this helps. Lisa Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Heads upreally liked Fyi. Any reaction? Hillary, Hope this helps. Lisa Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1513 - C05761294.txt','China, Iran, MF? this week?Dear Secretary Clinton, Welcome back, and I hope that your proposals on universal NATO ROE\'s for piracy are moving ahead. I just wanted to let you know that I will be testfying at a hearing of the US-China Commission on Chinese foreign-directed information operations on 30 April, and also participating in a symposium at Harvard on Iran and Afghanistan later that day, so I will let you know if anything of interest comes out of those events. I remain intrigued by your suggestion that I speak with Michelle Flournoy. Should I reach out to her, or wait for her to be in touch? Many thanks, as ever. Yours, Jackie On 4/8/09, newmyer > Hi, Yes I am at wrote: en route to airport). Thank you! > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > Jackie--I am so sorry I didn\'t get back to you before now. May I call > Secretary Clinton, > I hope that all is well back in the States and just wanted to let you know > that I will be in Washington Wednesday. If you might have a minute to > spare to follow up on your last message in person or by phone this > week or over the weekend, I would very much appreciate the opportunity. > Congratulations on the Europe trip!','China, Iran, MF? this week?Dear Secretary Clinton, Welcome back, and I hope that your proposals on universal NATO ROE\'s for piracy are moving ahead. I just wanted to let you know that I will be testfying at a hearing of the US-China Commission on Chinese foreign-directed information operations on 30 April, and also participating in a symposium at Harvard on Iran and Afghanistan later that day, so I will let you know if anything of interest comes out of those events. I remain intrigued by your suggestion that I speak with Michelle Flournoy. Should I reach out to her, or wait for her to be in touch? Many thanks, as ever. Yours, Jackie On 4/8/09, newmyer > Hi, Yes; I am at wrote: en route to airport). Thank you! > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > Jackie--I am so sorry I didn\'t get back to you before now. May I call > Secretary Clinton, > I hope that all is well back in the States and just wanted to let you know > that I will be in Washington Wednesday. If you might have a minute to > spare to follow up on your last message in person or by phone this > week or over the weekend, I would very much appreciate the opportunity. > Congratulations on the Europe trip!'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1552 - C05761355.txt','Any news?K - nothing to report except on cos retreat - interesting cony, discussion of reform agenda which I want to download to jack, polling and appearance by bho. Think I want to have messina come over to give ypu polling pres on what connects bho to people and his success and why they care about certain things. I\'m getting ready to leave Iraq but will be available later tonight if you want to talk. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Any news?K - nothing to report except on cos retreat - interesting cony, discussion of reform agenda which I want to download to jack, polling and appearance by bho. Think I want to have messina come over to give ypu polling pres on what connects bho to people and his success and why they care about certain things. I\'m getting ready to leave Iraq but will be available later tonight if you want to talk. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1589 - C05761424.txt','Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- its leaking out (see Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see email I recieved below)email I recieved below) Fyi *I/0e rs* Heads up -- A friend just sent this to me. Does anyone have any intel? This is a huge step and kudos to Sec. Clinton for expending the political capital to be the first federal agency to do this! FYI. Berman just spoke about it. ?Enact two items sought by the Foreign Service: elimination of a rule that inadvertently reduces the pay of officers serving overseas by as much as 20 percent, and extension to same-sex partners of the benefits given to spouses and their families, such as access to U.S. health care and moving expenses. This last provision is likely to provoke GOP objections. I don\'t have the source my friend used, but hopefully some of you might. If this is true (which I hope it is), we have to start gearing up for the battle to support her now! Yours in the struggle for equality, + Phil* Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w:212.949.5800 m: --001636c5a8d1a9d288046a5af203-- Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- its leaking out (see Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see email I recieved below)email I recieved below) Fyi *I/0e rs* Heads up -- A friend just sent this to me. Does anyone have any intel? This is a huge step and kudos to Sec. Clinton for expending the political capital to be the first federal agency to do this! FYI. Berman just spoke about it. ?Enact two items sought by the Foreign Service: elimination of a rule that inadvertently reduces the pay of officers serving overseas by as much as 20 percent, and extension to same-sex partners of the benefits given to spouses and their families, such as access to U.S. health care and moving expenses. This last provision is likely to provoke GOP objections. I don\'t have the source my friend used, but hopefully some of you might. If this is true (which I hope it is), we have to start gearing up for the battle to support her now! Yours in the struggle for equality, + Phil* Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w:212.949.5800 m: --001636c5a8d1a9d288046a5af203-- Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1597 - C05761437.txt','LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT.Whoo hoo! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT. On Monday I posted that Rep. Howard Berman had introduced the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (H.R. 2410) late last week, which covers a broad range of foreign policy and diplomacy issues, one of which is to end the long-standing practice of excluding the committed partners of Foreign Service officers from the benefits routinely provided to the spouses and children of officers serving abroad. q12-oday, news of developments in that area: Berman, in a hearing on funding for the Foreign Service, said he would drop ? his legislative bid as \'it is my expectation, based on very recent conversations, that the Secretary of State will move forward with implementing all of the benefits provided in that provision in the very near future.\' The congressman invited to the hearing Michael Guest, the former US ambassador to Romania who in 2007 left the Foreign Service, citing unfair treatment of his partner. In February, Rep. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter co-signed by Senators Russ Feingold and Ron Wyden, and Rep. Ileana Ros- Lehtinen to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asking that inequities be remedied. Clinton said that such remedies were on a fast timeline. Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m --001636c5b5264ec217046a5fee7c--','LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT.Whoo hoo! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT. On Monday I posted that Rep. Howard Berman had introduced the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (H.R. 2410) late last week, which covers a broad range of foreign policy and diplomacy issues, one of which is to \"end the long-standing practice of excluding the committed partners of Foreign Service officers from the benefits routinely provided to the spouses and children of officers serving abroad.\" q12-oday, news of developments in that area: \"Berman, in a hearing on funding for the Foreign Service, said he would drop ? his legislative bid as \'it is my expectation, based on very recent conversations, that the Secretary of State will move forward with implementing all of the benefits provided in that provision in the very near future.\' The congressman invited to the hearing Michael Guest, the former US ambassador to Romania who in 2007 left the Foreign Service, citing unfair treatment of his partner.\" In February, Rep. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter co-signed by Senators Russ Feingold and Ron Wyden, and Rep. Ileana Ros- Lehtinen to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asking that inequities be remedied. Clinton said that such remedies were \"on a fast timeline.\" Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m --001636c5b5264ec217046a5fee7c--'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1599 - C05761439.txt','Are you getting ready to do something on g/1 employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see email I recieved below)email I recieved below) Fyi *1/0ers* Heads up -- A friend just sent this to me. Does anyone have any intel? This is a huge step and kudos to Sec. Clinton for expending the political capital to be the first federal agency to do this! FYI. Berman just spoke about it. ?Enact two items sought by the Foreign Service: elimination of a rule that inadvertently reduces the pay of officers serving overseas by as much as 20 percent, and extension to same-sex partners of the benefits given to spouses and their families, such as access to U.S. health care and moving expenses. This last provision is likely to provoke GOP objections. I don\'t have the source my friend used, but hopefully some of you might. If this is true (which I hope it is), we have to start gearing up for the battle to support her now! Yours in the struggle for equality, + Phil* Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m: --001636c5a8d1a9d288046a5af203-- Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Are you getting ready to do something on g/1 employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see email I recieved below)email I recieved below) Fyi *1/0ers* Heads up -- A friend just sent this to me. Does anyone have any intel? This is a huge step and kudos to Sec. Clinton for expending the political capital to be the first federal agency to do this! FYI. Berman just spoke about it. ?Enact two items sought by the Foreign Service: elimination of a rule that inadvertently reduces the pay of officers serving overseas by as much as 20 percent, and extension to same-sex partners of the benefits given to spouses and their families, such as access to U.S. health care and moving expenses. This last provision is likely to provoke GOP objections. I don\'t have the source my friend used, but hopefully some of you might. If this is true (which I hope it is), we have to start gearing up for the battle to support her now! Yours in the struggle for equality, + Phil* Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m: --001636c5a8d1a9d288046a5af203-- Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1610 - C05761453.txt','GoodwinFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Thanks, Cheryl.. Goodwin met with Feinstein this evening and it sounds like it went really well.. It was definitely a very preliminary conversation, but also very good to get the opportunity for Feinstein to meet and get to know Goodwin.. Thank you and HRC again for all of your help! On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:46 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: Feinstein promised hrc to meet with him and that she would give him primary consideration. She knows he is imp to hrc and that hrc thinks he us her kind of scholar and judge. On note - if hand written, send to my home and 1 will hand to her if electronic - same, email to me and 1 will hand to her Hi Cheryl - came back to several messages from Feinstein\'s office wanting to set up a meeting with Goodwin.* Sounds like HRC must have spoken with her.* Feinstein wants to meet Goodwin tomorrow evening. Anything we should know before the meeting? Thanks again for everything!, Also, Goodwin wants to write a thank you note to HRC.0 Where can he send it so that it gets to her? xo, Ann On Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 3:02 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: *****41404 4.44404 Thanks, Cheryl.* I\'m attaching two different sets of talking points - one for Greg Craig, stressing Goodwin\'s progressive and activist credentials - and the other for Feinstein, stressing his moderation.. We have heard that Feinstein needs assurance that Goodwin isn\'t too liberal. 414044340 444444.Thanks again for helping in this very major way., your plate and HRC\'s....so thank you, thank you, thank you! 0.400.0 44444.4, 4- 4444444 On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 5:05 PM, AnnMOLeary 4$4 444More of a liberal? I\'ll do two sets and send it back tonight. 444444. 04440454 Sent from my iPhone .44.444 .444444 On Mar 19, 2009, at 4:57 PM, Cheryl Mills Greg is an more of an ideologue What do you think about using the lead sentences in each point only--deleting the narrative Or is the problem more fundamental? Then I need a little help about what would go to the heart of greg\'s interests .44440.*AAA**. .44.44.-. 44$444?$444$44 Here is my fear about these points - they are likely to repel rather than compel greg they will 40434.434. \'4444444+444444 Cheryl 4443444. .444444 .44+044THANK YOU.* It would be terrific if HRC could make these calls.. If possible, it would be great if she could also call Feinstein because we are hoping Feinstein will not just bless, but affirmatively support Goodwin\'s nomination. 4444.44 .44444. .04340440+44444 I\'m pasting the talking points below and attaching them in Word.. I\'m also attaching Goodwin\'s bio/resume if you need it. 044.04. 444444444544444 I can\'t thank you enough!! 44434.44> 44.4444 4****44 4,44>A4,44-Ann *****4?4, 4444444> 44444444444444Key talking points for HRC.s calls to POTUS, Greg Craig and Senator Feinstein recommending Goodwin Liu for a nomination to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals .40..44* 4404..4 +444+44 44454 Goodwin is a widely respected, first-rate legal scholar. I know this first-hand -4. - -+44.44 .44.440 A40.44.44 --0016364c716b92d97404664f2917--','GoodwinFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Thanks, Cheryl.. Goodwin met with Feinstein this evening and it sounds like it went really well.. It was definitely a very preliminary conversation, but also very good to get the opportunity for Feinstein to meet and get to know Goodwin.. Thank you and HRC again for all of your help! On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:46 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: Feinstein promised hrc to meet with him and that she would give him primary consideration. She knows he is imp to hrc and that hrc thinks he us her kind of scholar and judge. On note - if hand written, send to my home and 1 will hand to her; if electronic - same, email to me and 1 will hand to her Hi Cheryl - came back to several messages from Feinstein\'s office wanting to set up a meeting with Goodwin.* Sounds like HRC must have spoken with her.* Feinstein wants to meet Goodwin tomorrow evening. Anything we should know before the meeting? Thanks again for everything!, Also, Goodwin wants to write a thank you note to HRC.0 Where can he send it so that it gets to her? xo, Ann On Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 3:02 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: *****41404 4.44404 Thanks, Cheryl.* I\'m attaching two different sets of talking points - one for Greg Craig, stressing Goodwin\'s progressive and activist credentials - and the other for Feinstein, stressing his moderation.. We have heard that Feinstein needs assurance that Goodwin isn\'t too liberal. 414044340 444444.Thanks again for helping in this very major way., your plate and HRC\'s....so thank you, thank you, thank you! 0.400.0 44444.4, 4- 4444444 On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 5:05 PM, AnnMOLeary 4$4 444More of a liberal? I\'ll do two sets and send it back tonight. 444444. 04440454 Sent from my iPhone .44.444 .444444 On Mar 19, 2009, at 4:57 PM, \"Cheryl Mills\" Greg is an more of an ideologue What do you think about using the lead sentences in each point only--deleting the narrative Or is the problem more fundamental? Then I need a little help about what would go to the heart of greg\'s interests .44440.*AAA**. .44.44.-. 44$444?$444$44 Here is my fear about these points - they are likely to repel rather than compel greg; they will 40434.434. \'4444444+444444 Cheryl 4443444. .444444 .44+044THANK YOU.* It would be terrific if HRC could make these calls.. If possible, it would be great if she could also call Feinstein because we are hoping Feinstein will not just bless, but affirmatively support Goodwin\'s nomination. 4444.44 .44444. .04340440+44444 I\'m pasting the talking points below and attaching them in Word.. I\'m also attaching Goodwin\'s bio/resume if you need it. 044.04. 444444444544444 I can\'t thank you enough!! 44434.44> 44.4444 4****44 4,44>A4,44-Ann *****4?4, 4444444> 44444444444444Key talking points for HRC.s calls to POTUS, Greg Craig and Senator Feinstein recommending Goodwin Liu for a nomination to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals .40..44* 4404..4 +444+44 44454 Goodwin is a widely respected, first-rate legal scholar. I know this first-hand -4. - -\"+44.44 .4;4.440 A40.44.44 --0016364c716b92d97404664f2917--'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1664 - C05761562.txt','Miliband...Ok now, Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Very sorry to read this confirmation. Email if and when it would be convenient to call you. Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak wi th him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid','Miliband...Ok now, Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Very sorry to read this confirmation. Email if and when it would be convenient to call you. Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal; 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak wi th him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1704 - C05761710.txt','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottWe will confer in the morning and come up with a plan Also, sent Huma some info on NK to pass on to you. Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads Dan Glickman etc), which have started to generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. 5','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottWe will confer in the morning and come up with a plan Also, sent Huma some info on NK to pass on to you. Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads; Dan Glickman; etc), which have started to generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. 5'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1709 - C05761720.txt','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli Boycott> Pis read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we > do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. ? > Hi hillary, > Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is > self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to > speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you > know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in-law, former president of > american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. > Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld > Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. > Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. > Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people > (studio heads Dan Glickman etc), which have started to generate > concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. >Just below the email you will find the news item which first called > this abomination to my attention. > I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my > personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and > condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism > inherent in it cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be > convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent > wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and > motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, > action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain > which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. > Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge > d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate > instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other > nations will follow suit again, compare Durban. > This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your > assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation > of her assistance. > With appreciation and love, Bruce > PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. > Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. > If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who > does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of > any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should > they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. > Thanks for whatever help you can be. > Warmest regards. Bruce','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli Boycott> Pis read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we > do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. ? > Hi hillary, > Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is > self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to > speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you > know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in-law, former president of > american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. > Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld > Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. > Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. > Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people > (studio heads; Dan Glickman; etc), which have started to generate > concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. >Just below the email you will find the news item which first called > this abomination to my attention. > I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my > personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and > condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism > inherent in it; cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be > convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent > wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and > motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, > action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain > which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production; we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. > Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge > d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate > instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other > nations will follow suit; again, compare Durban. > This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your > assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation > of her assistance. > With appreciation and love, Bruce > PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. > Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. > If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who > does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of > any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should > they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. > Thanks for whatever help you can be. > Warmest regards. Bruce'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1785 - C05761889.txt','HRCFyi Awesome The largest ceremony in NYU historyl Thank You II III The book is a special gift Greg Albanis Senior Director of University Events Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','HRCFyi Awesome The largest ceremony in NYU historyl Thank You II III The book is a special gift Greg Albanis Senior Director of University Events Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1787 - C05761895.txt','Thank youMadame Secretary, Thank you for the meeting today. I think I am in sync with your own thinking and would do a tremendous job for you. I understand, nonetheless, that I may not get this opportunity to support people to have a better life and to advance our own security and prosperity. Whatever happens, you have my support and counsel whenever it is helpful, in or out of government. sent from Blackberry','Thank youMadame Secretary, Thank you for the meeting today. I think I am in sync with your own thinking and would do a tremendous job for you. I understand, nonetheless, that I may not get this opportunity to support people to have a better life and to advance our own security and prosperity. Whatever happens, you have my support and counsel whenever it is helpful, in or out of government. sent from Blackberry'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1852 - C05762269.txt','Early Draft: International Energy CoordinatorFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Cheryl, David Goldwyn is a very collegial personality, and could make this work either way. Bill Jake/Jim/Bill: Attached and below is a draft of the international energy coordinator position. I have been speaking with David Goldwyn regarding this position, which the Secretary has offered and he has accepted. We now are in the devil in the details position description both to encompass the scope and authority of the role to accomplish key objectives in international energy security but also to fulfill the mission outlined by the legislation that the Secretary embraced in QFRs from Senator Lugar (who created this position and has been unhappy about it\'s double-hatting in the past rather than a dedicated staffing). Please review and advise of any suggested edits or revisions. My goal is to seek to get this to David in the early afternoon. This is, as you will see, a bit of a high wire act as:','Early Draft: International Energy CoordinatorFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Cheryl, David Goldwyn is a very collegial personality, and could make this work either way. Bill Jake/Jim/Bill: Attached and below is a draft of the international energy coordinator position. I have been speaking with David Goldwyn regarding this position, which the Secretary has offered and he has accepted. We now are in the devil in the details position description both to encompass the scope and authority of the role to accomplish key objectives in international energy security but also to fulfill the mission outlined by the legislation that the Secretary embraced in QFRs from Senator Lugar (who created this position and has been unhappy about it\'s double-hatting in the past rather than a dedicated staffing). Please review and advise of any suggested edits or revisions. My goal is to seek to get this to David in the early afternoon. This is, as you will see, a bit of a high wire act as:'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1859 - C05762281.txt','Follow upI did update a number of your contacts while you were at the FAPE dinner last Monday. They all were saved. I updated them from what I have in my blackberry, so this is from memory, but there were probably more: Philippe Monica Jake Andrew Melanne Todd Stern Steinberg Jack Lew Kris Lissa Pam Tamera Anne Marie Slaughter Miguel R Robert Wood Rob Russo Laura Pena Heather Samuelson I\'m making a list of other building people you may not have, and I\'ll do them tonight when you are in Netenyahu dinner. They include: Ian Kelly Dan Fried Chris Hill Glyn Davies Jeff Feltman Tom Shannon Karen Stewart Richard Greene Michael PoIt Joan Donoghue Jim Thessin Reno HArnish Derek Chollet Ed Lacey George Mitchell Stephen Bosworth Dick Morningstar Paul SeIva Alec Ross Dennis Ross 26 Which names did you put in? Maybe they didn\'t save. But I need a lot. Pls make a list and I will check and add if necessary. I\'d like to set up call to Sonia Gandhi in next few days. 27','Follow upI did update a number of your contacts while you were at the FAPE dinner last Monday. They all were saved. I updated them from what I have in my blackberry, so this is from memory, but there were probably more: Philippe Monica Jake Andrew Melanne Todd Stern Steinberg Jack Lew Kris Lissa Pam Tamera Anne Marie Slaughter Miguel R Robert Wood Rob Russo Laura Pena Heather Samuelson I\'m making a list of other building people you may not have, and I\'ll do them tonight when you are in Netenyahu dinner. They include: Ian Kelly Dan Fried Chris Hill Glyn Davies Jeff Feltman Tom Shannon Karen Stewart Richard Greene Michael PoIt Joan Donoghue Jim Thessin Reno HArnish Derek Chollet Ed Lacey George Mitchell Stephen Bosworth Dick Morningstar Paul SeIva Alec Ross Dennis Ross 26 Which names did you put in? Maybe they didn\'t save. But I need a lot. Pls make a list and I will check and add if necessary. I\'d like to set up call to Sonia Gandhi in next few days. 27'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1905 - C05762427.txt','Sorry to hear re your fallOops. When I wanted you to trip the light fantastic. I didn\'t mean that literally. Be careful. Do the therapy. Get well. Do you still want us to come. Monday. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 7','Sorry to hear re your fallOops. When I wanted you to trip the light fantastic. I didn\'t mean that literally. Be careful. Do the therapy. Get well. Do you still want us to come. Monday. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 7'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'193 - C05739788.txt','Fw: FW: Re:Pls print. Cheryl, I can\'t imagine what this week has been like for you but wanted to write after attending the Andrews ceremony today. I was with some NEA hands who knew Chris well and they all noted the Secretary\'s visit to their offices earlier in the week and how pitch-perfect this has been handled. The remarks today were beautiful and moving. I did not have a personal connection to the four lost this week but the President and Secretary seemed to be speaking as well to those I did know and still mourn. So I wanted to write to say thank you. This is among the most challenging and uncertain periods in our history ? and our nation is more fortunate than it knows to have such a steady team at the helm, Brett Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Fw: FW: Re:Pls print. Cheryl, I can\'t imagine what this week has been like for you but wanted to write after attending the Andrews ceremony today. I was with some NEA hands who knew Chris well and they all noted the Secretary\'s visit to their offices earlier in the week and how pitch-perfect this has been handled. The remarks today were beautiful and moving. I did not have a personal connection to the four lost this week but the President and Secretary seemed to be speaking as well to those I did know and still mourn. So I wanted to write to say thank you. This is among the most challenging and uncertain periods in our history ? and our nation is more fortunate than it knows to have such a steady team at the helm, Brett Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1952 - C05762538.txt','How\'s the vacation?Great - will call you b/f noon I hope you\'re ensconced at the beach starting to unwind. If you have time, I\'d like to catch up. I\'ll be at home in DC until 1 and then at home in NY after 4. Happy relaxing! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','How\'s the vacation?Great - will call you b/f noon I hope you\'re ensconced at the beach starting to unwind. If you have time, I\'d like to catch up. I\'ll be at home in DC until 1 and then at home in NY after 4. Happy relaxing! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1982 - C05762580.txt','NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H.Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H. By CAROL E. LEE Tensions between the White House and the NAACP over President Obama.s upcoming address at the groups 100th ... ....anniversary celebration were *not totally resolved after leaders of the influential civil rights organization met with two senior White House aides Thursday morning. *There.s some scheduling adjustments that have to be made,* Julian Bond told POLITICO as he left the West Wing. But he.s coming.. Bond and Hilary Shelton, the NAACP.s vice president for advocacy, said they met with White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and her chief of staff, Michael Strautmanis. Bond said the NAACP and the White House have agreed on a date ? July 16 but have yet to settle on a time when Obama will address the groups conference. At issue is the venue. Ideally Obama.s speech would be at a location that makes it easy for everyone to see him* Bond said. So far the White House has rejected some suggestions including Yankee Stadium ? citing security reasons, and there is a dispute over exactly what time he will speak. *It was a healthy, helpful conversation,. Shelton said of the meeting. Shelton and Bond said they did not see Obama while they were in the West Wing for roughly 45 minutes. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to address the NAACP.s conference on July 13, they said, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also trying to schedule in appearance. The conference is being held from July 11 to 16. Shelton noted that Obama has not missed an annual NAACP meeting since he was elected to the Senate in','NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H.Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H. By CAROL E. LEE Tensions between the White House and the NAACP over President Obama.s upcoming address at the groups 100th ... ....anniversary celebration were *not totally resolved after leaders of the influential civil rights organization met with two senior White House aides Thursday morning. *There.s some scheduling adjustments that have to be made,* Julian Bond told POLITICO as he left the West Wing. But he.s coming.. Bond and Hilary Shelton, the NAACP.s vice president for advocacy, said they met with White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and her chief of staff, Michael Strautmanis. Bond said the NAACP and the White House have agreed on a date ? July 16 but have yet to settle on a time when Obama will address the groups conference. At issue is the venue. Ideally Obama.s speech would be at a location that makes it easy for everyone to see him* Bond said. So far the White House has rejected some suggestions including Yankee Stadium ? citing security reasons, and there is a dispute over exactly what time he will speak. *It was a healthy, helpful conversation,. Shelton said of the meeting. Shelton and Bond said they did not see Obama while they were in the West Wing for roughly 45 minutes. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to address the NAACP.s conference on July 13, they said, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also trying to schedule in appearance. The conference is being held from July 11 to 16. Shelton noted that Obama has not missed an annual NAACP meeting since he was elected to the Senate in'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'1984 - C05762582.txt','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2031 - C05762660.txt','Today\'s ReflectionRob--pls type this out in BIG print for me. Thx. Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly defend the rights of the poor and needy. Proverbs 31:8-9 Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry CA','Today\'s ReflectionRob--pls type this out in BIG print for me. Thx. \"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.\" Proverbs 31:8-9 Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry CA'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2043 - C05762679.txt','fyiSee traffic below ? read down to first email Libya is hosting the AU summit at the end of June and the theme for the summit is agriculture. Gaddafi is most likely trying to build up international support for the summit. Jeff has been in contact w/ AU and NEPAD reps and encouraged them to write a letter. Interesting. Why? ? Gaddafi is sending a letter to President Obama tomorrow about food security and asking U.S. to increase its support ? The head of NEPAD and AU are sending a letter to S Clinton tomorrow also about food security Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Cell: Blackberry: Email: StremlauMH@state.gov','fyiSee traffic below ? read down to first email Libya is hosting the AU summit at the end of June and the theme for the summit is agriculture. Gaddafi is most likely trying to build up international support for the summit. Jeff has been in contact w/ AU and NEPAD reps and encouraged them to write a letter. Interesting. Why? ? Gaddafi is sending a letter to President Obama tomorrow about food security and asking U.S. to increase its support ? The head of NEPAD and AU are sending a letter to S Clinton tomorrow also about food security Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Cell: Blackberry: Email: StremlauMH@state.gov'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2093 - C05762753.txt','Anti-Gay LawsI will call you later. FYI Cheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the safe space for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised. Can you advise how we can proceed or if we should do a call or seek a tasking for this information? Thanks. cdm','Anti-Gay LawsI will call you later. FYI Cheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the \"safe space\" for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised. Can you advise how we can proceed or if we should do a call or seek a tasking for this information? Thanks. cdm'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2126 - C05762794.txt','Aid dirAssume u got this directly Could you see that the. Boss gets this email. Thanks Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 71 5','Aid dirAssume u got this directly Could you see that the. Boss gets this email. Thanks Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 71 5'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2171 - C05762861.txt','Aid dirNo. I\'m in. Dubrovnik @ a ASPEN CONF. Home sun day after 7 pm. Can be reached on. Mon. Look forward to connecting. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Barb, I will call to explain. Are you back in the country? H Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 81','Aid dirNo. I\'m in. Dubrovnik @ a ASPEN CONF. Home sun day after 7 pm. Can be reached on. Mon. Look forward to connecting. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Barb, I will call to explain. Are you back in the country? H Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 81'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2178 - C05762869.txt','Overarching messageAs the conversation with these two ministers unfold, you might make the point that we have come a LONG way on Cuba so far -- and it would be really unfortunate to jam or embarrass President Obama after all the steps he\'s taken, especially since what we are seeking is an entirely reasonable result. Agreeing to lift the 1962 sanction is a BIG step. Sent from my BlackBerry smartphone with SprintSpeed','Overarching messageAs the conversation with these two ministers unfold, you might make the point that we have come a LONG way on Cuba so far -- and it would be really unfortunate to jam or embarrass President Obama after all the steps he\'s taken, especially since what we are seeking is an entirely reasonable result. Agreeing to lift the 1962 sanction is a BIG step. Sent from my BlackBerry smartphone with SprintSpeed'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2188 - C05762882.txt','Re:Will do Sent from my BlackBerry smartphone with SprintSpeed Pls review the memcons and follow up w Tom to see if we can work this thru good suggestions. Let me know if this gives us any new tools. Both had','Re:Will do Sent from my BlackBerry smartphone with SprintSpeed Pls review the memcons and follow up w Tom to see if we can work this thru good suggestions. Let me know if this gives us any new tools. Both had'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2221 - C05762938.txt','Just saw lippert - he is interested ...Denis had not told me he told him - more later Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T B6','Just saw lippert - he is interested ...Denis had not told me he told him - more later Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T B6'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2224 - C05762948.txt','TodayGreat job @ hearing----like the 3 D\'s. There is tepid support for the.afghan policy bcause of issues I raised. -- boxer lowey and me want to do more for women- but. Developement is. Thee issue in any part of world----AID needs rebuilding and recapitalizing-- any thing you want me to be doing with. Leahy?? Where are we on a. Director???? #. #. Health. Care. HELP. Comm is moving @ beakneck speed to have bill.by. June one. Miss having you. But wow. 74\'k miles. 22 counties. That\'s quite a listening tour Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 38','TodayGreat job @ hearing----like the 3 D\'s. There is tepid support for the.afghan policy bcause of issues I raised. -- boxer lowey and me want to do more for women- but. Developement is. Thee issue in any part of world----AID needs rebuilding and recapitalizing-- any thing you want me to be doing with. Leahy?? Where are we on a. Director???? #. #. Health. Care. HELP. Comm is moving @ beakneck speed to have bill.by. June one. Miss having you. But wow. 74\'k miles. 22 counties. That\'s quite a listening tour Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 38'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2228 - C05762967.txt','WHEELS UP on GOLDMAN Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 10:00 local time Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 8:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 18:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 10:30 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionYes. Assume you are getting these updates as well. B6 Mills, Cheryl D It\'s 8 hours 45 minutes to Orlando. WHEELS UP for the Goldman plane. Importance: High Sean and David Goldman have left the consulate for the airport. Wheels up likely in one hour or less. SBU Sean has not yet arrived at the consulate. David Goldman, Rep Smith, David\'s attorneys and Mission personnel all safe at Consulate. Still set for 9am handover. Consulate will allow Sergio Tostes, attorney for the Brazilian family, into the building along with Sean and his grandmother, Silvana. We have arranged for the party to enter directly into the building via the garage. The grandmother announced to the press her intention to park 3 blocks away, as the consulate would not allow her in but press are quoting the Embassy spokesperson Orna Blum flatly contradicting that statement, emphasizing that for Sean\'s emotional well-being, and in sensitivity to Silvana and David, the reunion be safe, private, and calm. Importance: High It appears there will be no handover tonight. According to David\'s Brazilian attorney, the negotiators have broken up, having not been able to agree on the issue of the Grandmother accompanying Sean to the U.S. on the plane (clearly, the other side remains unaware of the source/nature of the charter flight that is pending a handover). We have rebuffed attempts by the Brazilian family\'s attorney to get clarification from the Americans as an obvious last-ditch ploy to once again present this as a U.S. vs Brazil issue. We have been clear to all parties that we the Mission have absolutely no role in any negotiation between the parties and will not/not undertake any contact with the family or their representatives. Deadline for handover established by the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court in Rio remains 9am Thursday ? morning at the U.S. Consulate. Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the warrant authorizing enforcement of the order has been issued and should be in the possession of law enforcement should the family not comply. BCA has confirmed they will be in early tomorrow morning, ready to arrange enforcement should that be necessary. However, David\'s attorney believes they will comply with the order and appear at the Consulate. We stand ready for multiple scenarios. In good news, the Brazilian Central Authority reported that the judge assigned to hear the two motions filed by attorneys for the Brazilian family in the Superior Tribunal de Justica (STJ) has denied both motions on the merits, not just refused to consider the motions. Links to the decisions for those who wish to read legal Portuguese are provided below. The frequently-announced press conference by the Brazilian family/their attorney never materialized. We await word on their next public relations foray. Importance: High I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details on that yet. Importance: High Good news this morning: Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal machinations to delay implementation of the court order, and that the turnover happened today. We do not/not know what if any conditions the family will try to place on a voluntary handover, so planning for police execution of the court order continues. Interpol office in Brasilia has assured BCA and the Embassy LEGAT that they are fully aware of the status of the ? case and are ready to provide support if Sean is not turned over. They will have action if the family attempts to hide Sean. We have contacted WHA Press and CA Press separately to discuss timing to release statements if/when we are successful with wheels up. We have discussed detailed contingency plans should the police be called upon to go to the family residence to enforce the order if voluntary handover does not occur. Also have plans in place to supplement personnel in Rio should this extend past today. We have a general sense of the timing of potential events: We expect to have more clarity from the attorneys as to whether or not voluntary handover will occur around noon/1pm local time, which is 9/10 DC time. Should police enforcement be required, that will likely mean mid/late afternoon local time. We will advise asap if this timeline shifts (as it is likely to do, this being Brazil.) Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at ST1 will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 00B which for us means 7-8am. We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first instance is on recess and the duty court judge will need to take action, but magistrates in Rio are keenly aware of the status of the case and may be prepared to move this evening. BCA is hoping to effect handover tonight, and will plan to send their psychologist to Rio if the handover must happen tomorrow morning.','WHEELS UP on GOLDMAN Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 10:00 local time Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 8:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 18:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 10:30 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionYes. Assume you are getting these updates as well. B6 Mills, Cheryl D; It\'s 8 hours 45 minutes to Orlando. WHEELS UP for the Goldman plane. Importance: High Sean and David Goldman have left the consulate for the airport. Wheels up likely in one hour or less. SBU Sean has not yet arrived at the consulate. David Goldman, Rep Smith, David\'s attorneys and Mission personnel all safe at Consulate. Still set for 9am handover. Consulate will allow Sergio Tostes, attorney for the Brazilian family, into the building along with Sean and his grandmother, Silvana. We have arranged for the party to enter directly into the building via the garage. The grandmother announced to the press her intention to \"park 3 blocks away, as the consulate would not allow her in\" but press are quoting the Embassy spokesperson Orna Blum flatly contradicting that statement, emphasizing that for Sean\'s emotional well-being, and in sensitivity to Silvana and David, the reunion be safe, private, and calm. Importance: High It appears there will be no handover tonight. According to David\'s Brazilian attorney, the negotiators have broken up, having not been able to agree on the issue of the Grandmother accompanying Sean to the U.S. on the plane (clearly, the other side remains unaware of the source/nature of the charter flight that is pending a handover). We have rebuffed attempts by the Brazilian family\'s attorney to \"get clarification from the Americans\" as an obvious last-ditch ploy to once again present this as a U.S. vs Brazil issue. We have been clear to all parties that we the Mission have absolutely no role in any negotiation between the parties and will not/not undertake any contact with the family or their representatives. Deadline for handover established by the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court in Rio remains 9am Thursday ? morning at the U.S. Consulate. Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the warrant authorizing enforcement of the order has been issued and should be in the possession of law enforcement should the family not comply. BCA has confirmed they will be in early tomorrow morning, ready to arrange enforcement should that be necessary. However, David\'s attorney believes they will comply with the order and appear at the Consulate. We stand ready for multiple scenarios. In good news, the Brazilian Central Authority reported that the judge assigned to hear the two motions filed by attorneys for the Brazilian family in the Superior Tribunal de Justica (STJ) has denied both motions on the merits, not just refused to consider the motions. Links to the decisions for those who wish to read legal Portuguese are provided below. The frequently-announced press conference by the Brazilian family/their attorney never materialized. We await word on their next public relations foray. Importance: High I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details on that yet. Importance: High Good news this morning: Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal machinations to delay implementation of the court order, and that the turnover happened today. We do not/not know what if any conditions the family will try to place on a voluntary handover, so planning for police execution of the court order continues. Interpol office in Brasilia has assured BCA and the Embassy LEGAT that they are fully aware of the status of the ? case and are ready to provide support if Sean is not turned over. They will have action if the family attempts to hide Sean. We have contacted WHA Press and CA Press separately to discuss timing to release statements if/when we are successful with wheels up. We have discussed detailed contingency plans should the police be called upon to go to the family residence to enforce the order if voluntary handover does not occur. Also have plans in place to supplement personnel in Rio should this extend past today. We have a general sense of the timing of potential events: We expect to have more clarity from the attorneys as to whether or not voluntary handover will occur around noon/1pm local time, which is 9/10 DC time. Should police enforcement be required, that will likely mean mid/late afternoon local time. We will advise asap if this timeline shifts (as it is likely to do, this being Brazil.) Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at ST1 will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 00B which for us means 7-8am. We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first instance is on recess and the \"duty court\" judge will need to take action, but magistrates in Rio are keenly aware of the status of the case and may be prepared to move this evening. BCA is hoping to effect handover tonight, and will plan to send their psychologist to Rio if the handover must happen tomorrow morning.'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2240 - C05762992.txt','Setting a time to speakAren\'t I lucky? Your friend Apparently Ann Veneman won\'t be seeking second term at UNICEF. Is this something that should be considered? Should we run this by Hillary as a possible consideration? Irwin Mills, Cheryl D wrote: >Terrific >From: Irwin Redlener, M.D. >Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 9:34 AM >To: Mills, Cheryl D >Cc: Laszczych, Joanne >Subject: Re: Setting a time to speak >Sounds good. I\'ll call you at 4 next Wednesday. Let me know if you need >additional information. I\'ll be in western MA with lousy cell service >in case you need anything from me in interim, house # there is or answering service will track me down >Have a great Christmas. >Irwin >Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >Sounds good. I\'ll call you at 4 next Wednesday. Let me know if you need >additional information. I\'ll be in western MA with lousy cell service >in case you need anything from me in interim, house # there is or answering service will track me down >Have a great Christmas. >Irwin >Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >Irwin >I wanted to set a time now for us to follow-up on our discussion as >well as the materials you have sent. I am going to be out until next >weds, so wanted to see if you are available for a call next Wednesday >and if so, does 4pm work? >cdm','Setting a time to speakAren\'t I lucky? Your friend Apparently Ann Veneman won\'t be seeking second term at UNICEF. Is this something that should be considered? Should we run this by Hillary as a possible consideration? Irwin Mills, Cheryl D wrote: >Terrific >From: Irwin Redlener, M.D. >Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 9:34 AM >To: Mills, Cheryl D >Cc: Laszczych, Joanne >Subject: Re: Setting a time to speak >Sounds good. I\'ll call you at 4 next Wednesday. Let me know if you need >additional information. I\'ll be in western MA with lousy cell service; >in case you need anything from me in interim, house # there is or answering service will track me down >Have a great Christmas. >Irwin >Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >Sounds good. I\'ll call you at 4 next Wednesday. Let me know if you need >additional information. I\'ll be in western MA with lousy cell service; >in case you need anything from me in interim, house # there is or answering service will track me down >Have a great Christmas. >Irwin >Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >Irwin >I wanted to set a time now for us to follow-up on our discussion as >well as the materials you have sent. I am going to be out until next >weds, so wanted to see if you are available for a call next Wednesday >and if so, does 4pm work? >cdm'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2263 - C05763040.txt','What time is it in Manilla - Are you awake?Fyi - iam going to ask her to head up the qddr organization process with and on diplomacy.side we\'re looking but will be desi? nated to be second to that person - on develpoment this woman that jack and I interviewed and maybe if she will and the the advisory groups we discussed. Will fill you in as we know more by monday Hi. We have a 12 hour time difference. So I was sound asleep when you sent this at nearly 2 am Manila time(smile). Just got it now - we are having blackberry troubles and I am in the southern Philippines, not back in Manila until Monday. Do you need to talk to me? If so we can figure out a time that works. Hope all is well with you. Secretary Clinton\'s video greeting was a smash success here. Still playing on TV and radio here. 82','What time is it in Manilla - Are you awake?Fyi - iam going to ask her to head up the qddr organization process with and on diplomacy.side we\'re looking but will be desi? nated to be second to that person - on develpoment this woman that jack and I interviewed and maybe if she will and the the advisory groups we discussed. Will fill you in as we know more by monday Hi. We have a 12 hour time difference. So I was sound asleep when you sent this at nearly 2 am Manila time(smile). Just got it now - we are having blackberry troubles and I am in the southern Philippines, not back in Manila until Monday. Do you need to talk to me? If so we can figure out a time that works. Hope all is well with you. Secretary Clinton\'s video greeting was a smash success here. Still playing on TV and radio here. 82'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2293 - C05763095.txt','Monday scheduleThank you, spotty blackberry service where I am for a few hours! Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? lc','Monday scheduleThank you, spotty blackberry service where I am for a few hours! Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? lc'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2308 - C05763123.txt','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010Did we regret this? Madam Secretary, That would be more than fine. I appreciate you even looking to see if this may work. On another note I wanted to send congratulations to you on the announcement of your daughters engagement. I know you are proud of her and rightfully so. Also I had dinner last night with a mutual friend of ours, Sen Lindsay Graham. Lindsay always talks how much he likes you and said if I were to be in contact with you to say hi from him. Stay well and I look forward to hearing and seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Terry-- So sorry I haven\'t responded before but I\'ve been hip deep in the rollout of the Afghanistan strategy. I am trying hard to accept this invite but haven\'t been able to nail down. We will let you know one way or the other by end of next week. Is that ok? I hope you, your family and the futures markets are all well! My very best wishes, Hillary Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010Did we regret this? Madam Secretary, That would be more than fine. I appreciate you even looking to see if this may work. On another note I wanted to send congratulations to you on the announcement of your daughters engagement. I know you are proud of her and rightfully so. Also I had dinner last night with a mutual friend of ours, Sen Lindsay Graham. Lindsay always talks how much he likes you and said if I were to be in contact with you to say hi from him. Stay well and I look forward to hearing and seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Terry-- So sorry I haven\'t responded before but I\'ve been hip deep in the rollout of the Afghanistan strategy. I am trying hard to accept this invite but haven\'t been able to nail down. We will let you know one way or the other by end of next week. Is that ok? I hope you, your family and the futures markets are all well! My very best wishes, Hillary Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2331 - C05763165.txt','FW: and linksFYI From: Date: sat, 1 Aug 2009 14:10:15 +0000 Thanks - she wont do per b/f Will do a look and summary of (sp) - she is head of Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Cheryl, Here rethe links for bios of and to which I referred in my earlier message on','FW: and linksFYI From: Date: sat, 1 Aug 2009 14:10:15 +0000 Thanks - she wont do per b/f Will do a look and summary of (sp) - she is head of Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Cheryl, Here rethe links for bios of and to which I referred in my earlier message on'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2365 - C05763346.txt','Well doneCongratulations to you and to President Clinton. The right thing to do and extremely well done. Have spoken with columnists and editorial writers galore to support effort and the hard work ahead. Might be useful sometime to compare Madeleine and my experience with KJI and Kang to surface what has changed. Positive that Kang was in room. Travel safely in Africa. Your trip is important since that continent will loom large into the future. Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005 Tel: 202-842-7222 Fax: 202-370-3599 * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry','Well doneCongratulations to you and to President Clinton. The right thing to do and extremely well done. Have spoken with columnists and editorial writers galore to support effort and the hard work ahead. Might be useful sometime to compare Madeleine and my experience with KJI and Kang to surface what has changed. Positive that Kang was in room. Travel safely in Africa. Your trip is important since that continent will loom large into the future. Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005 Tel: 202-842-7222 Fax: 202-370-3599 * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2367 - C05763359.txt','Amazing DayFyi Original mPcsaPP We are simply ecstatic Huma and delighting in being together again after 4 1/2 painful months. My sister and our family want to convey our deepest thanks to the Secretary for all of her efforts and those of the State Dept. What a team! We are so grateful. Thanks again Huma! L Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T 75','Amazing DayFyi Original mPcsaPP We are simply ecstatic Huma and delighting in being together again after 4 1/2 painful months. My sister and our family want to convey our deepest thanks to the Secretary for all of her efforts and those of the State Dept. What a team! We are so grateful. Thanks again Huma! L Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T 75'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2391 - C05763462.txt','Following upI met with annmaura this week - see VI Mills, Cheryl D Hi Cheryl- Not sure when you are leaving for Africa but I wanted to get back to you following my conversation with Maura. She\'s great, and I really enjoyed my conversation with her Safe travels, let me know what next steps on any of this look like. Best-AnnMaura Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile','Following upI met with annmaura this week - see VI Mills, Cheryl D Hi Cheryl- Not sure when you are leaving for Africa but I wanted to get back to you following my conversation with Maura. She\'s great, and I really enjoyed my conversation with her Safe travels, let me know what next steps on any of this look like. Best-AnnMaura Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2425 - C05763718.txt','(SBU) Yettaw to be Deported on 8/16 (SBU) John Yettaw Sentenced to 7 YearsImportance: High In brief: ? Pursuant to his meeting with Senator James Webb, Burmese Senior General Than Shwe authorized deportation of Amcit John Yettaw. ? Yettaw is scheduled to depart on 8/16 at 1:30pm local (3:00 am EDT) with Sen. Webb aboard a milair flight. ? Codel Webb, with Yettaw, will fly to Bangkok, where ACS Bangkok will assist with onward flight arrangements for Yettaw. ? CONS/Rangoon has spoken with to alert her to developments in the case. stated she has no intention of speaking with the press. Importance: High Colin - we have draft press guidance lined up for when he\'s wheels up and hear the news from us, not cnn. Can we count on webb\'s office to respect that? M has been notified - we want her to This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Importance: High Importance: High','(SBU) Yettaw to be Deported on 8/16 (SBU) John Yettaw Sentenced to 7 YearsImportance: High In brief: ? Pursuant to his meeting with Senator James Webb, Burmese Senior General Than Shwe authorized deportation of Amcit John Yettaw. ? Yettaw is scheduled to depart on 8/16 at 1:30pm local (3:00 am EDT) with Sen. Webb aboard a milair flight. ? Codel Webb, with Yettaw, will fly to Bangkok, where ACS Bangkok will assist with onward flight arrangements for Yettaw. ? CONS/Rangoon has spoken with to alert her to developments in the case. stated she has no intention of speaking with the press. Importance: High Colin - we have draft press guidance lined up for when he\'s wheels up and hear the news from us, not cnn. Can we count on webb\'s office to respect that? M has been notified - we want her to This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Importance: High Importance: High'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2438 - C05763739.txt','Sorry to hear re your fallAm so glad to hear frm you/Hi knew this was painful combined with logistics of being a woman--know. How streddful this must be----the other night the. Senate. Women had dinner anyway---all sent good words. And encouragement. To a woman theyb all said. Oh my imagine just getting dressed and the. Hair thing. Get your therapy. Get better. The senate is slogging along health care is starting to sag. --- some days it feels like we are doing the public option off backof envelope. Call when you can. X. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Barb--Thanks, my dear friend, for your good wishes. I am on the mend, Let\'s try again for dinner soon. Happy 4th!! All the best, Hillary Oops. When I wanted you to trip the light fantastic. I didn\'t mean that literally. Be careful. Do the therapy. Get well. Do you still want us to come. Monday. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 124','Sorry to hear re your fallAm so glad to hear frm you/Hi knew this was painful combined with logistics of being a woman--know. How streddful this must be----the other night the. Senate. Women had dinner anyway---all sent good words. And encouragement. To a woman theyb all said. Oh my imagine just getting dressed and the. Hair thing. Get your therapy. Get better. The senate is slogging along health care is starting to sag. --- some days it feels like we are doing the public option off backof envelope. Call when you can. X. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Barb--Thanks, my dear friend, for your good wishes. I am on the mend, Let\'s try again for dinner soon. Happy 4th!! All the best, Hillary Oops. When I wanted you to trip the light fantastic. I didn\'t mean that literally. Be careful. Do the therapy. Get well. Do you still want us to come. Monday. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 124'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2443 - C05763746.txt','RecoveryGreat you can begin PT- one of the best things in life for broken parts and aching bodies! Agree merger is a positive with good possibilities. Nice to see you named best cabinet member in Washingtonian since job is so tough and world generally conspires to make it tougher. Finally getting your whole team on board should help. Will save any issue discussion or thoughts for other than email. Keep taking care and, hopefully, the only fireworks this weekend will be in American communities. Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washin on DC 20005 * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry Wendy-- Thanks for your good wishes. 1 am finally on the mend and starting physical therapy. One word of advice--watch where you step! I was very excited by the announced merger w Sandy\'s firm which sounds like a win-win for all. I miss seeing you and hope we can remedy that soon. Happy 4th! Hope you came through the surgery well and will somehow find five minutes for recovery! Feel better soon. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management','RecoveryGreat you can begin PT- one of the best things in life for broken parts and aching bodies! Agree merger is a positive with good possibilities. Nice to see you named best cabinet member in Washingtonian since job is so tough and world generally conspires to make it tougher. Finally getting your whole team on board should help. Will save any issue discussion or thoughts for other than email. Keep taking care and, hopefully, the only fireworks this weekend will be in American communities. Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washin on DC 20005 * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry Wendy-- Thanks for your good wishes. 1 am finally on the mend and starting physical therapy. One word of advice--watch where you step! I was very excited by the announced merger w Sandy\'s firm which sounds like a win-win for all. I miss seeing you and hope we can remedy that soon. Happy 4th! Hope you came through the surgery well and will somehow find five minutes for recovery! Feel better soon. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2444 - C05763747.txt','Re: 1.4(B)1.4(D) No. B1 1.4(D) B1 Sent from my BlackBerry smartphone with SprintSpeed Sent from my BlackBerry smartphone with SprintSpeed Sent from my BlackBerry smartphone with SprintSpeed','Re: 1.4(B)1.4(D) No. B1 1.4(D) B1 Sent from my BlackBerry smartphone with SprintSpeed Sent from my BlackBerry smartphone with SprintSpeed Sent from my BlackBerry smartphone with SprintSpeed'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2518 - C05763933.txt','SuperbMadame Secretary- A first rate job on Meet the Press. Your experience, your skill, your competency and humor all on strong display. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washin ton DC 20005 Tel: Fax * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry B6','SuperbMadame Secretary- A first rate job on Meet the Press. Your experience, your skill, your competency and humor all on strong display. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washin ton DC 20005 Tel: Fax * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry B6'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2615 - C05764125.txt','StatementSorry you had to go through this. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Thx to all. pverveei <preines( \'pvervee <pvervee Here is what we have come up with as agreed language from Bob, Eric, Mike, Melanne, Lissa and me. This can be used for the letter and for press guidance. Melanne will send a letter to the GOSL and perhaps the UN Permrep. We will ask the Post to release the letter to journalists in Colombo once it is received. I will schedule a press briefing at the Foreign . \'pverveer We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ','StatementSorry you had to go through this. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Thx to all. pverveei <preines( \'pvervee <pvervee Here is what we have come up with as agreed language from Bob, Eric, Mike, Melanne, Lissa and me. This can be used for the letter and for press guidance. Melanne will send a letter to the GOSL and perhaps the UN Permrep. We will ask the Post to release the letter to journalists in Colombo once it is received. I will schedule a press briefing at the Foreign . \'pverveer We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2687 - C05764263.txt','Follow upHe thinks there is limited hope for this and had an alternative strategy. Will discuss Did you ever talk to Podesta about CB? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Follow upHe thinks there is limited hope for this and had an alternative strategy. Will discuss Did you ever talk to Podesta about CB? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2692 - C05764269.txt','Touching baseHi there, Wow, just re-read my response to you and it\'s unintelligible--my apologies. I type so quickly on my Blackberry and don\'t proof read which I later regret. Secretary Clinton was wonderful and so gracious to do the interview during her much needed vacation. I have covered many of the issues that we discussed and feel so passionately about them as well. If I can ever help with anything, please don\'t hesitate to let me know. I\'m so delighted that Secretary Clinton is spearheading so many vital efforts to help women around the world. Best regards, Lisa Twitter: @lisaling --- On Tue, 9/1/09, Verveer, Melanne S <VerveerMS@state.gov> wrote:','Touching baseHi there, Wow, just re-read my response to you and it\'s unintelligible--my apologies. I type so quickly on my Blackberry and don\'t proof read which I later regret. Secretary Clinton was wonderful and so gracious to do the interview during her much needed vacation. I have covered many of the issues that we discussed and feel so passionately about them as well. If I can ever help with anything, please don\'t hesitate to let me know. I\'m so delighted that Secretary Clinton is spearheading so many vital efforts to help women around the world. Best regards, Lisa Twitter: @lisaling --- On Tue, 9/1/09, Verveer, Melanne S <VerveerMS@state.gov> wrote:'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2725 - C05764340.txt','connecting Sunday Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaTen is fine. Try first. . If no answer n extremis Just came from All well Thanks, Hillary. The notification was emphatically NOT a solicitation. Besides, you\'ve already contributed such a vast amount-to her life, and to the celebration of it. Strobe-- Congratulations I call you tomorrow morning around 10? If so, what # should I call? H Happy to chat any time. I\'m around all weekend. You might shoot me an email (which I\'ll get by BlackBerry even if I\'m not at my workbench) and let me know when you want to call, or want me to call you, or whatever. S. Could Strobe--This is wonderful news and such a fitting memorial to Booke.. Also. I would like to talk w you about your ideas of what I can/should be doing. Could I call in the next few days? What times are best for you? H Friends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Intl Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.org/eng/Issues-and-Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship.','connecting Sunday Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaTen is fine. Try first. . If no answer n extremis Just came from All well Thanks, Hillary. The notification was emphatically NOT a solicitation. Besides, you\'ve already contributed such a vast amount-to her life, and to the celebration of it. Strobe-- Congratulations I call you tomorrow morning around 10? If so, what # should I call? H Happy to chat any time. I\'m around all weekend. You might shoot me an email (which I\'ll get by BlackBerry even if I\'m not at my workbench) and let me know when you want to call, or want me to call you, or whatever. S. Could Strobe--This is wonderful news and such a fitting memorial to Booke.. Also. I would like to talk w you about your ideas of what I can/should be doing. Could I call in the next few days? What times are best for you? H Friends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Intl Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.org/eng/Issues-and-Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship.'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2730 - C05764352.txt','Are you still awake?Sure, just call I will call if you are. Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry','Are you still awake?Sure, just call I will call if you are. Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2731 - C05764353.txt','Kennedy centerI spoke to Ann and she sd that you always have the Trustee box to use in each House. She cannot hold a box for The Secretary of State use only not - bt can further discussions with KC on this She advises that we need to give advance notice - There are 4 seat in the Eisenhower that are complimentary and then 4 that would need to be purchased for nominal fee (seems like a really silly policy) The same for Opera and in the Symphony there are 12 all complimentary. I think if we begin to use the box on a regular basis we can work with them on the cost issues. This could be a lovely way to serve many special guests. Let me know if you want to begin a process of reviewing the KC calendar and start a list of recommendations to invite. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Kennedy centerI spoke to Ann and she sd that you always have the Trustee box to use in each House. She cannot hold a box for The Secretary of State use only not - bt can further discussions with KC on this She advises that we need to give advance notice - There are 4 seat in the Eisenhower that are complimentary and then 4 that would need to be purchased for nominal fee (seems like a really silly policy) The same for Opera and in the Symphony there are 12 all complimentary. I think if we begin to use the box on a regular basis we can work with them on the cost issues. This could be a lovely way to serve many special guests. Let me know if you want to begin a process of reviewing the KC calendar and start a list of recommendations to invite. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2733 - C05764355.txt','Kennedy centerAlso - Ann is sending the number of people you have to include for the KC Honors dinner at the State Dept. She confirmed they pay for the evening but was reluctant to commit to decorations - she will check. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T I spoke to Ann and she sd that you always have the Trustee box to use in each House. She cannot hold a box for The Secretary of State use only not - bt can further discussions with KC on this She advises that we need to give advance notice - There are 4 seat in the Eisenhower that are complimentary and then 4 that would need to be purchased for nominal fee (seems like a really silly policy) The same for Opera and in the Symphony there are 12 all complimentary. I think if we begin to use the box on a regular basis we can work with them on the cost issues. This could be a lovely way to serve many special guests. Let me know if you want to begin a process of reviewing the KC calendar and start a list of recommendations to invite. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Kennedy centerAlso - Ann is sending the number of people you have to include for the KC Honors dinner at the State Dept. She confirmed they pay for the evening but was reluctant to commit to decorations - she will check. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T I spoke to Ann and she sd that you always have the Trustee box to use in each House. She cannot hold a box for The Secretary of State use only not - bt can further discussions with KC on this She advises that we need to give advance notice - There are 4 seat in the Eisenhower that are complimentary and then 4 that would need to be purchased for nominal fee (seems like a really silly policy) The same for Opera and in the Symphony there are 12 all complimentary. I think if we begin to use the box on a regular basis we can work with them on the cost issues. This could be a lovely way to serve many special guests. Let me know if you want to begin a process of reviewing the KC calendar and start a list of recommendations to invite. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2737 - C05764361.txt','FOLLOW ON. Fast reporting team to the secretary Corrected Copy. FULL TEXT RESPONSE sorry for blackberry fingers. ArmorGroup/POG IssueFYI Cheryl I think this gets what the Secretary needs right away Saving the blue ribbon panel to address your good question of I led the blackwater panel and am willing to lead again Would recommend taking someone retired from outside of State who has contracting oversight experience and some Hill credibility. --- would suggest Would also get one other outsider with some experience in overseeing contract security overseas (impt fact is overseas) Fourth member would be eric boswell Regards Pat Philippe I fully agree that we have to act fast and demonstrate that the Secretary will not accept either failure to follow the contract or improper conduct But a blue ribbon panel takes time to assemble, coordinate with other agencies and get a report out We must move faster 42','FOLLOW ON. Fast reporting team to the secretary Corrected Copy. FULL TEXT RESPONSE sorry for blackberry fingers. ArmorGroup/POG IssueFYI Cheryl I think this gets what the Secretary needs right away Saving the blue ribbon panel to address your good question of I led the blackwater panel and am willing to lead again Would recommend taking someone retired from outside of State who has contracting oversight experience and some Hill credibility. --- would suggest Would also get one other outsider with some experience in overseeing contract security overseas (impt fact is overseas) Fourth member would be eric boswell Regards Pat Philippe I fully agree that we have to act fast and demonstrate that the Secretary will not accept either failure to follow the contract or improper conduct But a blue ribbon panel takes time to assemble, coordinate with other agencies and get a report out We must move faster 42'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2739 - C05764363.txt','Resume and Other MattersCheryl, the organization. It is a loss for Daniel to be the CEO of As soon as we solve the deputy position, I am sure the rest will be easy. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Terrific - I will make it a point to see you one of those days so copying Joanne to find a time. Love the new cdm cdm Cheryl, Thank you for getting back to me. I have exchanged e mails with last week and will plan to see him next week when I am in DC. I plan to be in town all day the 27,28, and the 29th. I look forward to speak to Rich as well. I have had few resumes in the last few days as well. I will bring you current when we speak. Thanks again. I also have a new E mail address. It is dwyohannes Daniel Daniel: I hope you are doing well. I will be calling you to follow-up on the Deputy matter this week. Rich Verma also should be reaching out to you to offer whatever support you need from our leg folks to assist in your confirmation effort. Attached is the resume of I am going to sit with the Secretary and others to share our best wisdom on candidates for you. Look forward to catching up.','Resume and Other MattersCheryl, the organization. It is a loss for Daniel to be the CEO of As soon as we solve the deputy position, I am sure the rest will be easy. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Terrific - I will make it a point to see you one of those days so copying Joanne to find a time. Love the new cdm cdm Cheryl, Thank you for getting back to me. I have exchanged e mails with last week and will plan to see him next week when I am in DC. I plan to be in town all day the 27,28, and the 29th. I look forward to speak to Rich as well. I have had few resumes in the last few days as well. I will bring you current when we speak. Thanks again. I also have a new E mail address. It is dwyohannes Daniel Daniel: I hope you are doing well. I will be calling you to follow-up on the Deputy matter this week. Rich Verma also should be reaching out to you to offer whatever support you need from our leg folks to assist in your confirmation effort. Attached is the resume of I am going to sit with the Secretary and others to share our best wisdom on candidates for you. Look forward to catching up.'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2748 - C05764397.txt','Resume and Other Matters ResumeWho is FYI Cheryl, the organization. It is a loss for Daniel to be the CEO of As soon as we solve the deputy position, I am sure th\'e rest will be easy. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Terrific - I will make it a point to see you one of those days so copying Joanne to find a time. Love the new cdm cdm Cheryl, Thank you for getting back to me. I have exchanged e mails with last week and will plan to see him next week when I am in DC. I plan to be in town all day the 27,28, and the 29th. I look forward to speak to Rich as well. I have had few resumes in the last few days as well. I will bring you current when we speak. Thanks again. I also have a new E mail address. It is dwyohannes Daniel Daniel: I hope you are doing well. I will be calling you to follow-up on the Deputy matter this week. Rich Verma also should be reaching out to you to offer whatever support you need from our leg folks to assist in your confirmation effort. Joanne Laszczych Assistant to Counselor and Chief of Staff, Cheryl Mills Department of State 2201 C Street, N.W.','Resume and Other Matters ResumeWho is FYI Cheryl, the organization. It is a loss for Daniel to be the CEO of As soon as we solve the deputy position, I am sure th\'e rest will be easy. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Terrific - I will make it a point to see you one of those days so copying Joanne to find a time. Love the new cdm cdm Cheryl, Thank you for getting back to me. I have exchanged e mails with last week and will plan to see him next week when I am in DC. I plan to be in town all day the 27,28, and the 29th. I look forward to speak to Rich as well. I have had few resumes in the last few days as well. I will bring you current when we speak. Thanks again. I also have a new E mail address. It is dwyohannes Daniel Daniel: I hope you are doing well. I will be calling you to follow-up on the Deputy matter this week. Rich Verma also should be reaching out to you to offer whatever support you need from our leg folks to assist in your confirmation effort. Joanne Laszczych Assistant to Counselor and Chief of Staff, Cheryl Mills Department of State 2201 C Street, N.W.'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2932 - C05764716.txt','BlackberryI added a bunch of names today - about 40 or so. I have a few more to do, and will do those tomorrow when I can get your blackberry back. I\'m also making a master list for you of everyone I\'ve added/updated so you can see. Tomorrow pls add more State names--all under and asst secretaries and the special assts/exec crew. Thx. 137','BlackberryI added a bunch of names today - about 40 or so. I have a few more to do, and will do those tomorrow when I can get your blackberry back. I\'m also making a master list for you of everyone I\'ve added/updated so you can see. Tomorrow pls add more State names--all under and asst secretaries and the special assts/exec crew. Thx. 137'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2964 - C05764783.txt','Fwd: Re:Inside CGI.. More later. This is written from my BlackBerry. Let me know how you think today played.','Fwd: Re:Inside CGI.. More later. This is written from my BlackBerry. Let me know how you think today played.'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2968 - C05764789.txt','Pls call or give me tt to call you asap.Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Pls call or give me tt to call you asap.Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2973 - C05764802.txt','Other USAID namesK I know all of them and doubt any, would do. Let\'s go Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Here are some names recommended by people concerned about USAID:','Other USAID namesK I know all of them and doubt any, would do. Let\'s go Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Here are some names recommended by people concerned about USAID:'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2975 - C05764805.txt','How Anthony Weiner Helped the Public Option Return From the Brink -- New York Magazinehttp://nvmag.corn/news/politics/powergrid/59907/ Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry','How Anthony Weiner Helped the Public Option Return From the Brink -- New York Magazinehttp://nvmag.corn/news/politics/powergrid/59907/ Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2978 - C05764813.txt','Tech Del RocksFyi Cheryl - please tell the Secretary that Alec and his delegation in Mexico have done an incredible job. Carlos Slim just agreed to open his cell phone network to free text messages for people reporting acts of violence, crime and corruption. We now will work out how to use this information for police tips and public transparency. This is huge, and we are just at the cusp of understanding the potential power of this tool. Carlos This message has been sent via BlackBerry','Tech Del RocksFyi Cheryl - please tell the Secretary that Alec and his delegation in Mexico have done an incredible job. Carlos Slim just agreed to open his cell phone network to free text messages for people reporting acts of violence, crime and corruption. We now will work out how to use this information for police tips and public transparency. This is huge, and we are just at the cusp of understanding the potential power of this tool. Carlos This message has been sent via BlackBerry'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'299 - C05758401.txt','Traffic below from elleny RE: Re:fyi Cheryl, You are too kind. I am so excited to be playing on HRC\'s all star team, especially with you. Everyone I approach wants in on what is a chance of a professional lifetime. Have a safe trip in the warmer weather, Spring will come, I promise! Please give my best to the Secretary. Hopefully I can be there permanently by early May! Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:24:06 -0400 Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:24:06 -0400 Shall we proceed? Ellen Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Ellen Great. I looked through who the Secretary\'s candidates are for this. Cheryl, Thanks for all the support this morning. I invited to have lunch with me today and we had a wonderful persoanl conversation and interaction on our policy. We are off to a very good start and he is much relieved and excited to go to Russia next week. Yeah!! Safe travels in Haiti... Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Cheryl, Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:16:21 -0400','Traffic below from elleny RE: Re:fyi Cheryl, You are too kind. I am so excited to be playing on HRC\'s all star team, especially with you. Everyone I approach wants in on what is a chance of a professional lifetime. Have a safe trip in the warmer weather, Spring will come, I promise! Please give my best to the Secretary. Hopefully I can be there permanently by early May! Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:24:06 -0400 Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:24:06 -0400 Shall we proceed? Ellen Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Ellen Great. I looked through who the Secretary\'s candidates are for this. Cheryl, Thanks for all the support this morning. I invited to have lunch with me today and we had a wonderful persoanl conversation and interaction on our policy. We are off to a very good start and he is much relieved and excited to go to Russia next week. Yeah!! Safe travels in Haiti... Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Cheryl, Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:16:21 -0400'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'2990 - C05764833.txt','Bravo!Back Tuesday Speaking at UNESCO Monday with the new director on the unfinished Beijing agenda called to say she wants to give us several million dollars to subsidize a fund to give an annual award for innovation in empowering women that would be a rockefeller-State partnership. It would have a selection comm and we\'d have to run all the traps, but this could be huge. We could name after you if L would allow. I have to work oin this when I get back. Many miles to go, but thx so much. Will you be back next week? What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you walked the walk over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile','Bravo!Back Tuesday Speaking at UNESCO Monday with the new director on the unfinished Beijing agenda called to say she wants to give us several million dollars to subsidize a fund to give an annual award for innovation in empowering women that would be a rockefeller-State partnership. It would have a selection comm and we\'d have to run all the traps, but this could be huge. We could name after you if L would allow. I have to work oin this when I get back. Many miles to go, but thx so much. Will you be back next week? What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you \"walked the walk\" over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'3018 - C05764883.txt','President\'s remarks on Middle EastThought they were just right. 67 and Jerusalem for Pals. Jewish state and no preconditions for Bibi. Now, both parties can say they got what they need, which hopefully creates some space to begin negotiations. Sandy This is written from my BlackBerry.','President\'s remarks on Middle EastThought they were just right. 67 and Jerusalem for Pals. Jewish state and no preconditions for Bibi. Now, both parties can say they got what they need, which hopefully creates some space to begin negotiations. Sandy This is written from my BlackBerry.'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'3145 - C05765100.txt','icymiDepartment of State Ranks High as Employer for HBCU Students and Alumni Washington, DC October 26, 2009 In the current edition of HBCU Connect, the Department of State placed among the top five employers for Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) students and alumni. The Department of State is the highest-ranking Federal agency, listed under first-ranked McGraw-Hill, second-ranked Continuum Health Partners, and third-ranked State Farm. HBCU Connect\'s ranking of best employers is based on the following criteria: HBCU student and alumni recruitment, brand penetration in HBCU communities, relationship with HBCU organizations, consistency in outreach efforts, types of positions made available, and messaging used to reach audience. It is worth noting that the Department of State ranked: ? first as best federal employer for HBCU students and alumni ? fourth as best employer for HBCU students and alumni Caitlin Klevorick Office of the Counselor Department of State KlevorickCB@state.gov 202.647.6115 (blackberry) B6','icymiDepartment of State Ranks High as Employer for HBCU Students and Alumni Washington, DC October 26, 2009 In the current edition of HBCU Connect, the Department of State placed among the top five employers for Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) students and alumni. The Department of State is the highest-ranking Federal agency, listed under first-ranked McGraw-Hill, second-ranked Continuum Health Partners, and third-ranked State Farm. HBCU Connect\'s ranking of best employers is based on the following criteria: HBCU student and alumni recruitment, brand penetration in HBCU communities, relationship with HBCU organizations, consistency in outreach efforts, types of positions made available, and messaging used to reach audience. It is worth noting that the Department of State ranked: ? first as best federal employer for HBCU students and alumni ? fourth as best employer for HBCU students and alumni Caitlin Klevorick Office of the Counselor Department of State KlevorickCB@state.gov 202.647.6115 (blackberry) B6'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'3150 - C05765111.txt','Validator listFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Cheryl, As we discussed here is a first cut at this list... Top Ten (for press, in no particular order)','Validator listFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Cheryl, As we discussed here is a first cut at this list... Top Ten (for press, in no particular order)'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'3180 - C05765232.txt','FYI: Charlie RoseThanks! See you then and in the meantime happy trails and I\'ll send notes along the way I ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry','FYI: Charlie RoseThanks! See you then and in the meantime happy trails and I\'ll send notes along the way I ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'3185 - C05765275.txt','Death of Johnnie Mae Walker Spargo 11.8.09I will prepare for you to sign upon your return. Safe travels! B6 Pls do letter to Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T See para 7.','Death of Johnnie Mae Walker Spargo 11.8.09I will prepare for you to sign upon your return. Safe travels! B6 Pls do letter to Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T See para 7.'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'3234 - C05765679.txt','NATO reportDear Hillary Thanks for your encouragement on NATO. I am honored that you asked me to work on this fascinating challenge. I leave for Slovenia tomorrow for the second seminar. I then go to Prague to celebrate the Velvet revolution. Will be in touch when I get back with another update for you to have before the ministerial and then can figure out when we meet All best Madeleine Sent using BlackBerry Dear Madeleine, Thank you for your letter report to me about the excellent work you are doing. All the outreach is reassuring the Central and Eastern members. We face some hard choices ahead and should plan to meet in December to review. I will be in Brussels for the NATO Ministerial the first week, so let\'s aim for a time after that. All the best, Hillary','NATO reportDear Hillary Thanks for your encouragement on NATO. I am honored that you asked me to work on this fascinating challenge. I leave for Slovenia tomorrow for the second seminar. I then go to Prague to celebrate the Velvet revolution. Will be in touch when I get back with another update for you to have before the ministerial and then can figure out when we meet All best Madeleine Sent using BlackBerry Dear Madeleine, Thank you for your letter report to me about the excellent work you are doing. All the outreach is reassuring the Central and Eastern members. We face some hard choices ahead and should plan to meet in December to review. I will be in Brussels for the NATO Ministerial the first week, so let\'s aim for a time after that. All the best, Hillary'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'3366 - C05765904.txt','Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Juanes\' wife gives birth to son inJuanes\' wife gives birth to son in Miami Not sure why jim mcgovern wants you to know this but fyi Miami http://vvvvw.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i0gPtcVQYpRav9SbVPG3q59ImvpgD9AN67501 Jim tells me the Secretary likes to be aware of such things - in case you haven\'t already heard - FYI - Cindy Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 4','Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Juanes\' wife gives birth to son inJuanes\' wife gives birth to son in Miami Not sure why jim mcgovern wants you to know this but fyi Miami http://vvvvw.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i0gPtcVQYpRav9SbVPG3q59ImvpgD9AN67501 Jim tells me the Secretary likes to be aware of such things - in case you haven\'t already heard - FYI - Cindy Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 4'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'3373 - C05765915.txt','Somali Rebels trying to kill Asha HajiMelanne and Huma: I want to bring you up to speed on our support to Asha Haji. Embassy Nairobi informed me earlier today that one of our political officers spoke to Asha this morning, offered her assistance, agreed to meet with her and stated we were prepared to request Kenyan police protection for her and her family. (Asha is currently in Nairobi with her family.) Ambassador Ranneberger has been working to secure hospital treatment for all of those being medevaced to Nairobi. The embassy will respond with as much assistance as it can to Asha\'s concerns. I\'ll pass you any additional information I receive on this issue. Regards, Johnnie Thanks, Johnnie. I was in meeting with S and Asha. Asha did say she was living with her family in Nairobi and she was terrified for their safety and her own. I\'m sure it will mean a great deal if embassy gets on touch with her to see what\'s\'s possible. Huma: We are all horrified by this morning\'s suicide bombing and loss of life in Mogadishu. Tell Allida that I have just spoken to Amb. Michael Ranneburger in Nairobi. I asked Michael to contact Asha Haji as soon as possible to determine how we might be of assistance to her and her family. (Michael knows Asha and believes she may be in Nairobi, but will find out asap where she is. Asha\'s family, husband and children, are generally resident in Nairobi,) I\'ve asked Michael to secure Kenyan police protection for the family while they are in Kenya and to explore Importance: High Johnnie - what kind of guidance can we give Allida who is a good friend of HRC and who has been also trying to help Asha Haji. I know hrc has been concerned about this. Huma, H met Asha at CGI and raised concerns about her security. She sent Asha to undersecretary Carson. They met for an hour. Note to US embassy in Nairobi was to be sent re Asha and her family\'s security. Embassy won\'t meet with her. Today\'s massacre killed her closest allies and blinded and critically wounded her brother. Asha is last moderate leader. She is speaking out. They want to kill her, Huma. Please tell Hillary. If you want I will email her. Asha\'s phone Dick Wilbur at US Mission to UN in Geneva tried to contact embassy in Nairobi by email. No response yet. Thanks, Allida Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry','Somali Rebels trying to kill Asha HajiMelanne and Huma: I want to bring you up to speed on our support to Asha Haji. Embassy Nairobi informed me earlier today that one of our political officers spoke to Asha this morning, offered her assistance, agreed to meet with her and stated we were prepared to request Kenyan police protection for her and her family. (Asha is currently in Nairobi with her family.) Ambassador Ranneberger has been working to secure hospital treatment for all of those being medevaced to Nairobi. The embassy will respond with as much assistance as it can to Asha\'s concerns. I\'ll pass you any additional information I receive on this issue. Regards, Johnnie Thanks, Johnnie. I was in meeting with S and Asha. Asha did say she was living with her family in Nairobi and she was terrified for their safety and her own. I\'m sure it will mean a great deal if embassy gets on touch with her to see what\'s\'s possible. Huma: We are all horrified by this morning\'s suicide bombing and loss of life in Mogadishu. Tell Allida that I have just spoken to Amb. Michael Ranneburger in Nairobi. I asked Michael to contact Asha Haji as soon as possible to determine how we might be of assistance to her and her family. (Michael knows Asha and believes she may be in Nairobi, but will find out asap where she is. Asha\'s family, husband and children, are generally resident in Nairobi,) I\'ve asked Michael to secure Kenyan police protection for the family while they are in Kenya and to explore Importance: High Johnnie - what kind of guidance can we give Allida who is a good friend of HRC and who has been also trying to help Asha Haji. I know hrc has been concerned about this. Huma, H met Asha at CGI and raised concerns about her security. She sent Asha to undersecretary Carson. They met for an hour. Note to US embassy in Nairobi was to be sent re Asha and her family\'s security. Embassy won\'t meet with her. Today\'s massacre killed her closest allies and blinded and critically wounded her brother. Asha is last moderate leader. She is speaking out. They want to kill her, Huma. Please tell Hillary. If you want I will email her. Asha\'s phone Dick Wilbur at US Mission to UN in Geneva tried to contact embassy in Nairobi by email. No response yet. Thanks, Allida Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'3399 - C05765974.txt','Happy New Year!Happy new year to you and Bill--and Chelsea! Congrats on the upcoming marriage. A good sign, I hope, that this year will Thx for sending the emails about the Nigerian. We are working on all of the issues raised. I hope you, Jackie and the boys (men??) have a happy, healthy, prosperous 2010. I will look forward to seeing more of you in the upcoming months. All the best, H Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry','Happy New Year!Happy new year to you and Bill--and Chelsea! Congrats on the upcoming marriage. A good sign, I hope, that this year will Thx for sending the emails about the Nigerian. We are working on all of the issues raised. I hope you, Jackie and the boys (men??) have a happy, healthy, prosperous 2010. I will look forward to seeing more of you in the upcoming months. All the best, H Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'3400 - C05765976.txt','Happy New Year!Thx for sending the emails about the Nigerian. We are working on all of the issues raised. I hope you, Jackie and the boys (men??) have a happy, healthy, prosperous 2010.1 will look forward to seeing more of you in the upcoming months. All the best, H Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry','Happy New Year!Thx for sending the emails about the Nigerian. We are working on all of the issues raised. I hope you, Jackie and the boys (men??) have a happy, healthy, prosperous 2010.1 will look forward to seeing more of you in the upcoming months. All the best, H Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'3571 - C05766273.txt','UPDATE: Death of Death ofHere is an update on the return of the remains Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:53:58 +0545 Colleaaues? Please let me know if Ops can be of further assistance. Best, Dana Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 Ruth Branson is added to distribution. Thanks, Clay Clay - many thanks for the update. Could you also keep ruth branson, the ocs duty officer, apprised of developments? She\'s not on our duty principals\' collective. Best, M This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Embassy Kathmandu is standing by to assist. Nepal is currently in the middle of the national holiday of Dashain when most things are closed. The embassy is closed for normal business on Monday and Tuesday and will reopen on Wednesday 9/30, however we will open to do whatever is necessary to assist. I am in contact with in Chengdu. Tina Onufer, US Consul Regards, Clay Adler Consul US Embassy Kathmandu +977-1-400-7200 x.4126 (office) adlerck@state.gov Colleagues: Regards, Michael T. Pascual Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-O) PascualMTstate.gov 202-647-1512 Hotmail has ever-growing storage! Don\'t worry about storage limits. Check it out.','UPDATE: Death of Death ofHere is an update on the return of the remains Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:53:58 +0545 Colleaaues? Please let me know if Ops can be of further assistance. Best, Dana Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 Ruth Branson is added to distribution. Thanks, Clay Clay - many thanks for the update. Could you also keep ruth branson, the ocs duty officer, apprised of developments? She\'s not on our duty principals\' collective. Best, M This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Embassy Kathmandu is standing by to assist. Nepal is currently in the middle of the national holiday of Dashain when most things are closed. The embassy is closed for normal business on Monday and Tuesday and will reopen on Wednesday 9/30, however we will open to do whatever is necessary to assist. I am in contact with in Chengdu. Tina Onufer, US Consul Regards, Clay Adler Consul US Embassy Kathmandu +977-1-400-7200 x.4126 (office) adlerck@state.gov Colleagues: Regards, Michael T. Pascual Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-O) PascualMTstate.gov; 202-647-1512 Hotmail has ever-growing storage! Don\'t worry about storage limits. Check it out.'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'3613 - C05766355.txt','Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. JoeWilson will be there Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. JoeWilson will be there and... Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. Joe Wilson will be there and...and... I\'ll tell joe I certainly will. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can arrange a visit. wants to say hello to you. Please look out for him. Thanks. Sid Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry','Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. JoeWilson will be there Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. JoeWilson will be there and... Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. Joe Wilson will be there and...and... I\'ll tell joe I certainly will. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can arrange a visit. wants to say hello to you. Please look out for him. Thanks. Sid Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'3626 - C05766395.txt','Anti-Gay LawsCheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the safe space for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised.','Anti-Gay LawsCheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the \"safe space\" for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised.'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'3653 - C05766481.txt','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesWe will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others I love how these leaders always claim they didn\'t know about the legislation. Same thing Karzai said. But if this gets done, I\'d like to put it out in a small way that we fixed it, just to have as a marker out there for the big speech, whenever it is. FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesWe will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others I love how these leaders always claim they didn\'t know about the legislation. Same thing Karzai said. But if this gets done, I\'d like to put it out in a small way that we fixed it, just to have as a marker out there for the big speech, whenever it is. FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'3676 - C05766531.txt','S Photo w/ 4 Afghan Civil Society Women FW: RE: Fw: Re:The secretary had her picture taken with the 4 women right before her press conference. She met them as she walked to the site, and then invited them to walk with her to the press conference. The four Afghan women sat together during the conference and the Secretary asked them to rise so she could acknowledge and applaud their courageous work promoting women\'s rights in Afghanistan. We will send some photos around. Cheers, P ************************************** Philip Breeden Press Counselor, US Embassy London Tel: 44-(0) 20-7894-0672 Fax: 4440) 20-7491-2485 Cell: B6 Email: breedenpx@state.gov ***************************************** Thanks, please let us know if this works! Caroline and Ashley: Saba Ghori (from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan) can be reached at She is in London and in contact with the 4 Afghan Civil Society Women representatives observing today\'s conference, and understands here is a possibility of a photo/pull aside for the Afghan women with the Secretary. Of the Afghan women, three are at the media center, and one is at the civil society conference. Saba doesn\'t have a way to access the media canter/Lancaster House. If the Secretary can do this photo opp/pull aside, someone would need to meet and escort the women. Two of the women have local cell numbers: Hope you can help to coordinate with Saba and 4 Afghan women. Thanks, Anjana Saba and Modi, I have included the Secretary\'s press team Ashley Yehl and Caroline Adler on this chain. They are best placed to coordinate with Huma and Philippe on this. Sarah Jane-Mayhew, our official photographer, will be at the media center at about 1530. Please note that Embassy blackberries are very slow. (I have this message on m desk toe but it has not yet reached my bb) If Phil needs to take quick action on this please send him a text message at Best, Matt Matt, This is the email chain regarding the a possibly opportunity for the 4 Afghan women civil society representatives to meet with the Secretary and take a photo. Three of the 4 are in the media center and Saba who has been travelling with them isPhil suggested she contact Huma. If you have other thoughts on who Saba can contact let me know and I\'ll pass that info along. Saba is from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan for the U.S. Ambassador-at- Large for Global Women\'s Issues, Ambassador Melanne Verveer. Thanks, Anjana Saba, Our press office says your best bet would be to work with Huma to see if this is possible. The logistics are a challenge. Huma\'s number is Modi, Anjana J Fyi I haven\'t been able to get in. I emailed huma and she hasn\'t responded. The conference is going on right now. If the women could even meet with the Secretary for a few minutes, that would be great! Can you ask huma? I have the nos of the women who are in the conf Yes, huma told me about last night What time is the conf? Are you in? I asked her Apparently, the women gave their recommendations to S and SRAP at a reception hosted by the prince of whales last night. They urged the two not to forget @ them The conference is today (thurs). I asked mary beth googman in SRAP if I cd go and was told it was very difficult S will take a photo with the women? Do you have access to a phone? I\'m talking about the conference at which the women will be observers. Isn\'t that tomw? I want to but I\'m not accredited. I think I asked you @ this in the other email. Who could we ask to get me in? You have to get there super early, and its already 7 am here! Please advise','S Photo w/ 4 Afghan Civil Society Women FW: RE: Fw: Re:The secretary had her picture taken with the 4 women right before her press conference. She met them as she walked to the site, and then invited them to walk with her to the press conference. The four Afghan women sat together during the conference and the Secretary asked them to rise so she could acknowledge and applaud their courageous work promoting women\'s rights in Afghanistan. We will send some photos around. Cheers, P ************************************** Philip Breeden Press Counselor, US Embassy London Tel: 44-(0) 20-7894-0672 Fax: 4440) 20-7491-2485 Cell: B6 Email: breedenpx@state.gov ***************************************** Thanks, please let us know if this works! Caroline and Ashley: Saba Ghori (from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan) can be reached at She is in London and in contact with the 4 Afghan Civil Society Women representatives observing today\'s conference, and understands here is a possibility of a photo/pull aside for the Afghan women with the Secretary. Of the Afghan women, three are at the media center, and one is at the civil society conference. Saba doesn\'t have a way to access the media canter/Lancaster House. If the Secretary can do this photo opp/pull aside, someone would need to meet and escort the women. Two of the women have local cell numbers: Hope you can help to coordinate with Saba and 4 Afghan women. Thanks, Anjana Saba and Modi, I have included the Secretary\'s press team Ashley Yehl and Caroline Adler on this chain. They are best placed to coordinate with Huma and Philippe on this. Sarah Jane-Mayhew, our official photographer, will be at the media center at about 1530. Please note that Embassy blackberries are very slow. (I have this message on m desk toe but it has not yet reached my bb) If Phil needs to take quick action on this please send him a text message at Best, Matt Matt, This is the email chain regarding the a possibly opportunity for the 4 Afghan women civil society representatives to meet with the Secretary and take a photo. Three of the 4 are in the media center and Saba who has been travelling with them isPhil suggested she contact Huma. If you have other thoughts on who Saba can contact let me know and I\'ll pass that info along. Saba is from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan for the U.S. Ambassador-at- Large for Global Women\'s Issues, Ambassador Melanne Verveer. Thanks, Anjana Saba, Our press office says your best bet would be to work with Huma to see if this is possible. The logistics are a challenge. Huma\'s number is Modi, Anjana J Fyi I haven\'t been able to get in. I emailed huma and she hasn\'t responded. The conference is going on right now. If the women could even meet with the Secretary for a few minutes, that would be great! Can you ask huma? I have the nos of the women who are in the conf Yes, huma told me about last night What time is the conf? Are you in? I asked her Apparently, the women gave their recommendations to S and SRAP at a reception hosted by the prince of whales last night. They urged the two not to forget @ them The conference is today (thurs). I asked mary beth googman in SRAP if I cd go and was told it was very difficult S will take a photo with the women? Do you have access to a phone? I\'m talking about the conference at which the women will be observers. Isn\'t that tomw? I want to but I\'m not accredited. I think I asked you @ this in the other email. Who could we ask to get me in? You have to get there super early, and its already 7 am here! Please advise'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'3723 - C05766622.txt','When do you want to talk today or tomorrow?Sorry - been on calls all day re coordination for haiti How about 8am or 830am sun? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','When do you want to talk today or tomorrow?Sorry - been on calls all day re coordination for haiti How about 8am or 830am sun? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(3.335409641108152,3.335409641108152,2500,'BlackBerry',89,1,'3740 - C05766651.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman Decisionfyi Dan I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2\'d Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Damour will continue to update as events progress. -Phil! Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: o Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. o Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. o David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at STJ will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. ? The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. ? BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. ? We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. ? We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 008 which for us means 7-8am. ? We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: ? STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. ? The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. ? The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. ? Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman Decisionfyi Dan I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2\'d Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Damour will continue to update as events progress. -Phil! Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: o Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. o Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. o David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at STJ will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. ? The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. ? BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. ? We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. ? We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 008 which for us means 7-8am. ? We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: ? STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. ? The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. ? The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. ? Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'BlackBerry_Limited',8,1,'1352 - C05760777.txt','Can you talk?Tried you through ops I\'m in the car on the way home. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Can you talk?Tried you through ops I\'m in the car on the way home. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'BlackBerry_Limited',8,1,'1759 - C05761839.txt','B6Huma, jake and I have been discussin nd whether to recommend a change. B6 He has the option if we do this year to B6 B5 B6 B5 Do you have strong feelings? We can discuss but I wanted to email when I was thinking of it so we remembered to discuss. Cdm Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','B6Huma, jake and I have been discussin nd whether to recommend a change. B6 He has the option if we do this year to B6 B5 B6 B5 Do you have strong feelings? We can discuss but I wanted to email when I was thinking of it so we remembered to discuss. Cdm Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'BlackBerry_Limited',8,1,'177 - C05739768.txt','H: Latest intel: Libyan leadership private discussions. SidAttachments: rim memo Libyan Leadership Private Discussions 102512,docx CONFIDENTIAL October 25, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Latest intel: Libyan leadership private discussions. SidAttachments: rim memo Libyan Leadership Private Discussions 102512,docx CONFIDENTIAL October 25, 2012 For: Hillary'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'BlackBerry_Limited',8,1,'1781 - C05761883.txt','Can you talk?Just seeing - do you want me still to call? Pis call the house. Thx. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Can you talk?Just seeing - do you want me still to call? Pis call the house. Thx. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'BlackBerry_Limited',8,1,'2086 - C05762739.txt','Any news to report?Nothing to report - how did mtg go? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Any news to report?Nothing to report - how did mtg go? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'BlackBerry_Limited',8,1,'2364 - C05763334.txt','Angola and Food security for S tripSee traffic The chinese have also given angola $3 billion in low interest loans for securing oil access. They are also major vendors for construction. Best, David Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Reines, Philippe fyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security 72','Angola and Food security for S tripSee traffic The chinese have also given angola $3 billion in low interest loans for securing oil access. They are also major vendors for construction. Best, David Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Reines, Philippe fyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security 72'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'BlackBerry_Limited',8,1,'2543 - C05763991.txt','Aliyev locked for 10:45. They will call ur blackberry.2','Aliyev locked for 10:45. They will call ur blackberry.2'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'BlackBerry_Limited',8,1,'2967 - C05764786.txt','Bibi/Abu MazenSeems the best for a bad situation. Moves the public discussion from settlement freeze to final status. Keeps some pressure on the parties. And seems like you will play a more public role, which is good. (You have more credibility on both sides than anyone). Going forward, if Bibi continues to be the obstacle, you will need to fmd the ground from which you can make his politics uneasy. I think you can do that even with current concerns in Israel about US posture. But it will be easier as we rebuild trust so that our future admonitions are accepted. (An HRC trip there to reframe perceptions?). Finally, need to be mindful of Abu Mazen\'s politics. Taking a lot of criticism for meeting with Bibi without settlement freeze. Sandy This is written from my BlackBerry.','Bibi/Abu MazenSeems the best for a bad situation. Moves the public discussion from settlement freeze to final status. Keeps some pressure on the parties. And seems like you will play a more public role, which is good. (You have more credibility on both sides than anyone). Going forward, if Bibi continues to be the obstacle, you will need to fmd the ground from which you can make his politics uneasy. I think you can do that even with current concerns in Israel about US posture. But it will be easier as we rebuild trust so that our future admonitions are accepted. (An HRC trip there to reframe perceptions?). Finally, need to be mindful of Abu Mazen\'s politics. Taking a lot of criticism for meeting with Bibi without settlement freeze. Sandy This is written from my BlackBerry.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Black_History_Month',1,1,'1257 - C05760588.txt','Passing of Dr. John Hope FranklinFYI Good Afternoon, It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Dr. John Hope Franklin. Dr. Franklin passed this morning. There will be no funeral and plans are being made for a service in the summer. I will pass on more information as it becomes available. Please keep John W., Karen and the entire Franklin family in your prayers. Sylvia Y. Cyrus Executive Director ASALH-The Founders of Black History Month CB Powell Building Adrena lfill (202) 277-6721 DoubleBack Productions / wwwdoublebackproductionscorn CBCF Avoice Project Director/www.avoiceonilneorq Alt Email: doublebackprodnaotcorn 4 arp Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. 34','Passing of Dr. John Hope FranklinFYI Good Afternoon, It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Dr. John Hope Franklin. Dr. Franklin passed this morning. There will be no funeral and plans are being made for a service in the summer. I will pass on more information as it becomes available. Please keep John W., Karen and the entire Franklin family in your prayers. Sylvia Y. Cyrus Executive Director ASALH-The Founders of Black History Month CB Powell Building Adrena lfill (202) 277-6721 DoubleBack Productions / wwwdoublebackproductionscorn CBCF Avoice Project Director/www.avoiceonilneorq Alt Email: doublebackprodnaotcorn 4 arp Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. 34'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Black_Panther_Party',1,1,'1360 - C05760796.txt','Great Wpost articleAs is often the case, I have to read in the paper what David is up to rather than learn it at home. . . but perhaps I wouldn\'t have it any other way. cdm brifibinoton Post NEWSI POLITICSI OPINIONSI BUSINESSI LOCAL SPORTSI ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBSI CARSI REAL ESTATE \'SHOPPING School of Second, Chances The teachers at Oak Hill Academy approach their jobs with the faith that even the most hardened juvenile delinquents can achieve -- and the knowledge that many still won\'t By Karen Houppert Sunday, April 12, 2009 W18 The six teenage boys, incarcerated at the District\'s Oak Hill juvenile detention facility in Laurel file into their classroom after lunch one late January afternoon. They are surprised to see strangers -- five women and two men -- sitting in the chairs that the boys typically occupy. The students find some empty seats and shrug out of their matching brown coats and mismatched scarves. They are curious about the visitors in a lean-back, fold-your-arms, prove-it kind of way. I\'m James Forman, begins a 40-something man. I\'m a professor at Georgetown Law School and --  You related to the James Forman? interrupts 17-year-old Carleto Bailey. I\'m James Forman Jr. That your father? James Forman your dad? Carleto demands. Yes, I  Wasn\'t he some big civil rights guy? NAACP? Or SNCC? SNCC, Forman says, seemingly surprised that Carleto has heard of his father, who was executive secretary of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee for years in the 1960s before becoming active with the Black Panthers. B6','Great Wpost articleAs is often the case, I have to read in the paper what David is up to rather than learn it at home. . . but perhaps I wouldn\'t have it any other way. cdm brifibinoton Post NEWSI POLITICSI OPINIONSI BUSINESSI LOCAL SPORTSI ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBSI CARSI REAL ESTATE \'SHOPPING School of Second, Chances The teachers at Oak Hill Academy approach their jobs with the faith that even the most hardened juvenile delinquents can achieve -- and the knowledge that many still won\'t By Karen Houppert Sunday, April 12, 2009; W18 The six teenage boys, incarcerated at the District\'s Oak Hill juvenile detention facility in Laurel file into their classroom after lunch one late January afternoon. They are surprised to see strangers -- five women and two men -- sitting in the chairs that the boys typically occupy. The students find some empty seats and shrug out of their matching brown coats and mismatched scarves. They are curious about the visitors in a lean-back, fold-your-arms, prove-it kind of way. \"I\'m James Forman,\" begins a 40-something man. \"I\'m a professor at Georgetown Law School and -- \" \"You related to the James Forman?\" interrupts 17-year-old Carleto Bailey. \"I\'m James Forman Jr.\" \"That your father? James Forman your dad?\" Carleto demands. \"Yes, I \" \"Wasn\'t he some big civil rights guy? NAACP? Or SNCC?\" \"SNCC,\" Forman says, seemingly surprised that Carleto has heard of his father, who was executive secretary of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee for years in the 1960s before becoming active with the Black Panthers. B6'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Blairism',3,1,'1661 - C05761557.txt','Miliband...Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak with him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid At last, a great mobile device for under $50. Take a Peek!','Miliband...Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal; 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak with him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid At last, a great mobile device for under $50. Take a Peek!'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Blairism',3,1,'1664 - C05761562.txt','Miliband...Ok now, Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Very sorry to read this confirmation. Email if and when it would be convenient to call you. Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak wi th him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid','Miliband...Ok now, Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Very sorry to read this confirmation. Email if and when it would be convenient to call you. Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal; 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak wi th him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Blairism',3,1,'1754 - C05761826.txt','more on what happened...Purnell called Miliband to tell him he would resign, trying to prompt David into joining him, thereby bringing down the government. Miliband refused, tried to talk Purnell out of quitting. Mande[son was at No. 10 discussing strategy with Gordon when Purnell called at 10 pm Thursday night to tell him he resigned. Mandelson worked the phones long into the night to get the Blairites to stay put and back Gordon. He succeeded in holding the fort. Then Gordon named him First Secretary of State. Sid What can an email address say about you? Find out here.','more on what happened...Purnell called Miliband to tell him he would resign, trying to prompt David into joining him, thereby bringing down the government. Miliband refused, tried to talk Purnell out of quitting. Mande[son was at No. 10 discussing strategy with Gordon when Purnell called at 10 pm Thursday night to tell him he resigned. Mandelson worked the phones long into the night to get the Blairites to stay put and back Gordon. He succeeded in holding the fort. Then Gordon named him First Secretary of State. Sid What can an email address say about you? Find out here.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Blame_Game',2,1,'2330 - C05763161.txt','Still trying to connect butI\'m free until 6. Email before you call so I can be sure to connect w you. we\'re doing a call at 4pm doing a 3:30pm with Prince about future on a call now re development speech. Will try you later this afternoon. cdm I agree w Philippe. agree - point I have been making. but you should know push is coming from PIR b/c he believes we are putting ourselves at center where we don\'t belong so he is pushing them to make clear lines of distinction and that nuance is getting lost in the blame game (particularly b/c initial stories suggested State had failed to revoke visas -- which was an inaccurate characterization) If we don\'t until you are off train, I am concerned that State not come across as defensive and blame-shifting to NCTC the way Ian and Pi sounded yesterday. We should say we are investigating and will work w other parts of govt to be sure we are all as vigilant and effective as possible. Do you agree?','Still trying to connect butI\'m free until 6. Email before you call so I can be sure to connect w you. we\'re doing a call at 4pm; doing a 3:30pm with Prince about future; on a call now re development speech. Will try you later this afternoon. cdm I agree w Philippe. agree - point I have been making. but you should know push is coming from PIR b/c he believes we are putting ourselves at center where we don\'t belong so he is pushing them to make clear lines of distinction and that nuance is getting lost in the blame game (particularly b/c initial stories suggested State had failed to revoke visas -- which was an inaccurate characterization) If we don\'t until you are off train, I am concerned that State not come across as defensive and blame-shifting to NCTC the way Ian and Pi sounded yesterday. We should say we are investigating and will work w other parts of govt to be sure we are all as vigilant and effective as possible. Do you agree?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Blame_Game',2,1,'3672 - C05766522.txt','(Reuters) Copenhagen accord was a disaster, says SwedenBRUSSELS - Despite months of preparation and strenuous international diplomacy, the talks boiled down to an inability of the world\'s two largest emitters, the United States and China, to agree on headline fixed targets. The 27 member states of the EU had gone into the talks with a unified position and with a plan for financing emissions cuts in the developing world, with a commitment to spend around 7 billion euros ($10.01 billion) over the next three years to aid poorer countries. But those aims were largely sidelined as the talks failed to produce the breakthrough agreement many had hoped for. Europe never lost its aim, never, never came to splits or different positions, but of course this was mainly about other countries really (being) unwilling, and especially the United States and China, said Carlgren. Britain on Monday blamed China and a handful of other countries of holding the world to ransom by blocking a legally binding treaty at Copenhagen, stepping up a blame game that has gathered momentum since the talks ended. Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the summit as at best flawed and at worst chaotic and demanded an urgent reform of the process to try to reach a legal treaty when talks are expected to resume in Germany next June. But Danish Climate Minister Connie Hedegaard, who quit as president of the Copenhagen talks midway through after being criticised by African countries for favouring wealthier nations in negotiations, said it was no time to get depressed about the process of tackling climate change. What we need to do is to secure the step that we took and turn it into a result, she told reporters as she arrived for the Brussels meeting on Tuesday. Asked whether Copenhagen had been a failure, she replied: It would have been a failure if we had achieved nothing. But we achieved something. A first step. It was the first time we held a process where all the countries were present, including the big emitters. (Writing by Luke Baker Editing by Jon Hemming)','(Reuters) Copenhagen accord was a \"disaster\", says SwedenBRUSSELS - Despite months of preparation and strenuous international diplomacy, the talks boiled down to an inability of the world\'s two largest emitters, the United States and China, to agree on headline fixed targets. The 27 member states of the EU had gone into the talks with a unified position and with a plan for financing emissions cuts in the developing world, with a commitment to spend around 7 billion euros ($10.01 billion) over the next three years to aid poorer countries. But those aims were largely sidelined as the talks failed to produce the breakthrough agreement many had hoped for. \"Europe never lost its aim, never, never came to splits or different positions, but of course this was mainly about other countries really (being) unwilling, and especially the United States and China,\" said Carlgren. Britain on Monday blamed China and a handful of other countries of holding the world to ransom by blocking a legally binding treaty at Copenhagen, stepping up a blame game that has gathered momentum since the talks ended. Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the summit as \"at best flawed and at worst chaotic\" and demanded an urgent reform of the process to try to reach a legal treaty when talks are expected to resume in Germany next June. But Danish Climate Minister Connie Hedegaard, who quit as president of the Copenhagen talks midway through after being criticised by African countries for favouring wealthier nations in negotiations, said it was no time to get depressed about the process of tackling climate change. \"What we need to do is to secure the step that we took and turn it into a result,\" she told reporters as she arrived for the Brussels meeting on Tuesday. Asked whether Copenhagen had been a failure, she replied: \"It would have been a failure if we had achieved nothing. But we achieved something. A first step. It was the first time we held a process where all the countries were present, including the big emitters.\" (Writing by Luke Baker; Editing by Jon Hemming)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Blasphemy',1,1,'234 - C05739833.txt','Bill Keller piecePls print. An interesting piece. The argument that worked on my conservative Obama-hating (Hillary-respecting) friends, which Keller hints at in the slack he\'ll cut us, is that our denunciations of the video aren\'t an effort to debate the mob they are an effort to give ammo to the right side to win the battle that Keller himself identifies (between extremists seeking to put pressure on weak transitional governments and the more mainstream majority that supports those governments). And you could say it worked. Governments stepped up. Extremist groups in Tunisia are backpedalling. Etc. So we need to make this argument forcefully. The Satanic Video By BILL KELLER THE alchemy of modern media works with amazing speed. Start with a cheesy anti-Muslim video that resembles a bad trailer for a Sacha Baron Cohen comedy. It becomes YouTube fuel for protest across the Islamic world and a pretext for killing American diplomats. That angry spasm begets an inflammatory Newsweek cover, MUSLIM RAGE, which in turn inspires a Twitter hashtag that reduces the whole episode to .a running joke: There\'s no prayer room in this nightclub. #MuslimRage. You lose your nephew at the airport but you can\'t yell his name because it\'s JIHAD. #MuslimRage. From provocation to trauma to lampoon in a few short news cycles. It\'s over in a week, forgotten in two. Now back to Snooki and Honey Boo Boo. Except, of course, it\'s far from over. It moves temporarily off-screen, and then it is back: the Pakistani retailer accused last week of blasphemy because he refused to close his shops','Bill Keller piecePls print. An interesting piece. The argument that worked on my conservative Obama-hating (Hillary-respecting) friends, which Keller hints at in the \"slack\" he\'ll cut us, is that our denunciations of the video aren\'t an effort to debate the mob; they are an effort to give ammo to the right side to win the battle that Keller himself identifies (between extremists seeking to put \"pressure\" on weak transitional governments and the more mainstream majority that supports those governments). And you could say it worked. Governments stepped up. Extremist groups in Tunisia are backpedalling. Etc. So we need to make this argument forcefully. The Satanic Video By BILL KELLER THE alchemy of modern media works with amazing speed. Start with a cheesy anti-Muslim video that resembles a bad trailer for a Sacha Baron Cohen comedy. It becomes YouTube fuel for protest across the Islamic world and a pretext for killing American diplomats. That angry spasm begets an inflammatory Newsweek cover, \"MUSLIM RAGE,\" which in turn inspires a Twitter hashtag that reduces the whole episode to .a running joke: \"There\'s no prayer room in this nightclub. #MuslimRage.\" \"You lose your nephew at the airport but you can\'t yell his name because it\'s JIHAD. #MuslimRage.\" From provocation to trauma to lampoon in a few short news cycles. It\'s over in a week, forgotten in two. Now back to Snooki and Honey Boo Boo. Except, of course, it\'s far from over. It moves temporarily off-screen, and then it is back: the Pakistani retailer accused last week of \"blasphemy\" because he refused to close his shops'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bleach_(Nirvana_album)',1,1,'262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Blog',8,1,'1248 - C05760568.txt','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an ask-the-secretary column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to text the secretary. (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals, said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an \"ask-the-secretary\" column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to \"text the secretary.\" (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) \"New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals,\" said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Blog',8,1,'1580 - C05761408.txt','In case you missed thisThis was on Paul Krugman\'s blog yesterday. I, for one, enjoyed it. Hope you\'re very well Hillary. May 19, 2009, 7:35 am Ahem Politico: Health care could soon go the way of the automobile, with users having no choice but to buy insurance coverage. Within four years, every American could be required to own health insurance or pay their way through tax penalties. The odds of such a sea change rose last week when chief Democratic and Republican Senate negotiators on a health care bill acknowledged that many on the Finance Committee considered the so-called individual mandate essential to lower insurance costs for those who already have coverage. President Barack Obama didn\'t embrace the individual mandate during the campaign, which means he would essentially start from scratch in terms of selling the idea to voters. The mandate was a central policy difference with Hillary Clinton, who argued that a mandate was the only way to achieve universal coverage. Obama disagreed, saying enough people would purchase insurance voluntarily if the costs could be brought down. Progressive policy experts widely agreed that Obama\'s plan would have left out about 15 million people. Clinton, with an assist from New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, regularly assailed Obama for his no-mandate position. Actually, I don\'t care who gets credit, as long as we actually get universal health care.','In case you missed thisThis was on Paul Krugman\'s blog yesterday. I, for one, enjoyed it. Hope you\'re very well Hillary. May 19, 2009, 7:35 am Ahem Politico: Health care could soon go the way of the automobile, with users having no choice but to buy insurance coverage. Within four years, every American could be required to own health insurance or pay their way through tax penalties. The odds of such a sea change rose last week when chief Democratic and Republican Senate negotiators on a health care bill acknowledged that many on the Finance Committee considered the so-called individual mandate essential to lower insurance costs for those who already have coverage. President Barack Obama didn\'t embrace the individual mandate during the campaign, which means he would essentially start from scratch in terms of selling the idea to voters. The mandate was a central policy difference with Hillary Clinton, who argued that a mandate was the only way to achieve universal coverage. Obama disagreed, saying enough people would purchase insurance voluntarily if the costs could be brought down. Progressive policy experts widely agreed that Obama\'s plan would have left out about 15 million people. Clinton, with an assist from New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, regularly assailed Obama for his no-mandate position. Actually, I don\'t care who gets credit, as long as we actually get universal health care.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Blog',8,1,'1618 - C05761473.txt','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSfyi Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog htto://twitter.com/dipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. Alec But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm 1116','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSfyi Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog htto://twitter.com/dipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. Alec But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm 1116'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Blog',8,1,'1621 - C05761477.txt','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSFYI Just saw Newsweek piece and went over site with Nora --- Nora can show to you. It\'s a leap for Newsweek to say that the State Dept DipNote Twittering = Secretary Clinton Twittering. I did a scan (and will do a longer one) but there appears to be no first person Twittering in Secretary\'s Clinton\'s name. I\'ll send you the newsweek piece Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog htto://twitter.com/dipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. Alec But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? n7','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSFYI Just saw Newsweek piece and went over site with Nora --- Nora can show to you. It\'s a leap for Newsweek to say that the State Dept DipNote Twittering = Secretary Clinton Twittering. I did a scan (and will do a longer one) but there appears to be no first person Twittering in Secretary\'s Clinton\'s name. I\'ll send you the newsweek piece Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog htto://twitter.com/dipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. Alec But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? n7'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Blog',8,1,'1628 - C05761491.txt','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSFYI Our twittering guys confirmed that we don\'t tweet directly from HRC The closest we come to that is to send out quotes from her official statements, e.g. using the format: Secretary Clinton: ...We will work with the Goldman family and the Brazilian Government with the goal of ensuring this young boy\'s return. Just saw Newsweek piece and went over site with Nora Nora can show to you. It\'s a leap for Newsweek to say that the State Dept DipNote Twittering = Secretary Clinton Twittering. I did a scan (and will do a longer one) but there appears to be no first person Twittering in Secretary\'s Clinton\'s name. I\'ll send you the newsweek piece Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog http ://twitte r.co mid ipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. 114 But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSFYI Our twittering guys confirmed that we don\'t tweet directly from HRC The closest we come to that is to send out quotes from her official statements, e.g. using the format: Secretary Clinton: ...We will work with the Goldman family and the Brazilian Government with the goal of ensuring this young boy\'s return. Just saw Newsweek piece and went over site with Nora Nora can show to you. It\'s a leap for Newsweek to say that the State Dept DipNote Twittering = Secretary Clinton Twittering. I did a scan (and will do a longer one) but there appears to be no first person Twittering in Secretary\'s Clinton\'s name. I\'ll send you the newsweek piece Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog http ://twitte r.co mid ipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. 114 But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Blog',8,1,'2295 - C05763097.txt','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s smart power, according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy realists and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish realist foreign policy adviser Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian Joseph Nye, a major proponent of soft power, the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism Brent Scowcroft the realist national security adviser under George H.W. Bush Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s \"smart power,\" according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy \"realists\" and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state; George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state; Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish \"realist\" foreign policy adviser; Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian; Joseph Nye, a major proponent of \"soft power,\" the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion; Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism; Brent Scowcroft; the \"realist\" national security adviser under George H.W. Bush; Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state; John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress; and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Blog',8,1,'2773 - C05764453.txt','New POGO story - forced resignation of whistleblowerFyi From POGO\'s website blog: A positive take on our actions thus far, as characterized by the remaining guards in Kabul. http://pogoblog.typeoad.combogo/2009/09/more-news-from-euards-on-the-ground-in-kabul.html More News From Guards on the Ground in Kabul A quick update from the ground in Kabul: we\'ve heard that guards at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan are very pleased with the State Department\'s actions so far, with one source saying guards feel as if they\'ve been liberated from prison. State Department investigators have been conducting thorough, respectful interviews and are not asking guards if they shared information with POGO. The right people are being fired and it looks like we\'re on the way to restoring an atmosphere of professionalism at the U.S. Embassy. The contractor who was forced out of his position, by the way, was asked to leave before the State Department arrived on the scene. More as it comes in. -- Bryan Rahija We are now in a battle with POGO for ownership of this issue. What the Embassy today did was quite effective - maintaining the initiative and outlining decisive actions taken. We need to continue this trend, forcing POGO to react to what we are doing rather than the other way around. The Embassy statement does include removal of supervisors. I wonder from a contracting and legal standpoint how to react if asked to POGO\'s suggestion that supervisors are not allowed to work for another contractor. While people have a right to work, I believe we get to review a contractor\'s management team and instruct them on who is acceptable or not, right? I don\'t necessarily buy into POGO\'s Nuremberg defense, that people are exonerated because they were forced to debase themselves. But I see the release below as good news, that we have established momentum on the issue. We should retain it even though it will become more challenging as Congress returns next week. 76 POGO released the following statement on their website today: Statement by Danielle Brian, Executive Director, Project On Government Oversight: POGO is pleased that the State Department has finally taken decisive steps to bring the Kabul security guard scandal under control. We remain very concerned, however, with certain elements of this action. POGO has no solid information of the identities of those reported to have been removed. We have been told people are being fired for simply being in the photographs. We do know a number of those were unwilling participants. We also want to hear that the supervisors who were responsible for this debacle are being held fully accountable and not simply allowed to resign and go to another contractor. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-filesialerts/contract-oversightico-gp-20090904.html Fyi POGO posted the attached on their website, claiming that the whistleblower who exposed the guard scandal was forced to resign. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-files/alerts/contract-oversight/co-gp-20090903.html One of the whistleblowers who helped expose the guard scandal at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul has just been forced to resign after his company?whose client is ArmorGroup, North America (AGNA)?came to believe that he had reached out to D.C. for assistance. The company told POGO that the whistleblower\'s resignation was voluntary. However, information obtained by the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) strongly suggests he was pressured into resigning to avoid being fired, an action often referred to as constructive dismissal. POGO is deeply concerned about the action allegedly taken against the whistleblower. He is being forced out at a time 77','New POGO story - forced resignation of whistleblowerFyi From POGO\'s website blog: A positive take on our actions thus far, as characterized by the remaining guards in Kabul. http://pogoblog.typeoad.combogo/2009/09/more-news-from-euards-on-the-ground-in-kabul.html More News From Guards on the Ground in Kabul A quick update from the ground in Kabul: we\'ve heard that guards at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan are very pleased with the State Department\'s actions so far, with one source saying guards feel as if they\'ve been \"liberated from prison.\" State Department investigators have been conducting thorough, respectful interviews and are not asking guards if they shared information with POGO. The right people are being fired and it looks like we\'re on the way to restoring an atmosphere of professionalism at the U.S. Embassy. The contractor who was forced out of his position, by the way, was asked to leave before the State Department arrived on the scene. More as it comes in. -- Bryan Rahija We are now in a battle with POGO for ownership of this issue. What the Embassy today did was quite effective - maintaining the initiative and outlining decisive actions taken. We need to continue this trend, forcing POGO to react to what we are doing rather than the other way around. The Embassy statement does include removal of supervisors. I wonder from a contracting and legal standpoint how to react if asked to POGO\'s suggestion that supervisors are not allowed to work for another contractor. While people have a right to work, I believe we get to review a contractor\'s management team and instruct them on who is acceptable or not, right? I don\'t necessarily buy into POGO\'s Nuremberg defense, that people are exonerated because they were forced to debase themselves. But I see the release below as good news, that we have established momentum on the issue. We should retain it even though it will become more challenging as Congress returns next week. 76 POGO released the following statement on their website today: Statement by Danielle Brian, Executive Director, Project On Government Oversight: \"POGO is pleased that the State Department has finally taken decisive steps to bring the Kabul security guard scandal under control. We remain very concerned, however, with certain elements of this action. POGO has no solid information of the identities of those reported to have been removed. We have been told people are being fired for simply being in the photographs. We do know a number of those were unwilling participants. We also want to hear that the supervisors who were responsible for this debacle are being held fully accountable and not simply allowed to resign and go to another contractor.\" http://www.pogo.ordpogo-filesialerts/contract-oversightico-gp-20090904.html Fyi POGO posted the attached on their website, claiming that the whistleblower who exposed the guard scandal was forced to resign. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-files/alerts/contract-oversight/co-gp-20090903.html One of the whistleblowers who helped expose the guard scandal at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul has just been forced to resign after his company?whose client is ArmorGroup, North America (AGNA)?came to believe that he had reached out to D.C. for assistance. The company told POGO that the whistleblower\'s resignation was voluntary. However, information obtained by the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) strongly suggests he was pressured into resigning to avoid being fired, an action often referred to as constructive dismissal. POGO is deeply concerned about the action allegedly taken against the whistleblower. He is being forced out at a time 77'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Blog',8,1,'29 - C05739590.txt','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation, is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by we. From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger, theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled Innocence of Muslims) by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different we. From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere. Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published asThis Is Water, novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the natural, basic self-centeredness that puts me at the center of the world. This unconscious default setting fosters the sort of blind certainty that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that default setting ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of \"The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation,\" is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by \"we.\" From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, \"There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger,\" theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled \"Innocence of Muslims\") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different \"we.\" From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, \"I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere.\" \"Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet,\" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. \"The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.\" In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as\"This Is Water,\" novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the \"natural, basic self-centeredness\" that puts \"me\" at the center of the world. This unconscious \"default setting\" fosters the sort of \"blind certainty\" that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that \"default setting\" ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Blogger_(service)',1,1,'1078 - C05760319.txt','Admiral PlattI have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel.., he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.comh Visit Pea Ridge Confidential, My Personal Blog <http://pearidgeconfidential.blogspot.comh','Admiral PlattI have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel.., he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.comh Visit Pea Ridge Confidential, My Personal Blog <http://pearidgeconfidential.blogspot.comh'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Blogosphere',1,1,'2858 - C05764601.txt','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogGriginal Message If u go to the actual website it has a great pic. Who says ca.i good poky changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm Sometimes impowtarit salts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphere. (hey just creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. UiaaLe riilary Ciinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Geri- tai Asseintily meeting next focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a question, she gave an answer that one top State Department official characterized as historic because it for the thara..:terike6 corruption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue. conunenz resona te.s on several levels. On the one, perhaps dosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the iVicCheystal&epory whic,r iderVd,Sies abus--: , of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go 1YOITi as e.,lorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Itrf . there e,e, bleiaeler C.orrupticn the Ille\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security th knits :itates taws. ,N.lether the concern is illegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons of mass thifTurt:icir, terrorism rrr insurgendes, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, times oun\'t Identify and bathe corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as a \'c1 society Eui-31.-,E..ri:Et,itig neve( once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address vithise, to simply .zgRi4st it is ericie..nic the world over and simply a way business gets done among esvN:,EI:,,,in the wood. is s.imply reckless. ? 1) e: is . eiement of top national security threats ... requires far more than mere po e:e or the wordiy bat linriteo capaoilities of NC5Os like Transparency International. It is a job that on the r 7esc.vices to identify and track targets and on the other demands the p.:11:1:y,Tok.Ns roans of those who are the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top s,.indlcates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last . 1 .-7 art} riat.liers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of ,l?tYw it ? rSI(?ri Uompany, Climon\'s remarks are important. But if she and the aomimsdation pian to systernatkaily go aster the cc fruptori that is linked to many if not most of our greatest','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogGriginal Message If u go to the actual website it has a great pic. Who says ca.i good poky changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm Sometimes impowtarit salts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphere. (hey just creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. UiaaLe riilary Ciinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Geri- tai Asseintily meeting next focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a question, she gave an answer that one top State Department official characterized as \"historic\" because it \"for the thara..:terike6 corruption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue.\" conunenz resona te.s on several levels. On the one, perhaps dosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the iVicCheystal&epory whic,r iderVd,Sies abus--: , of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go 1YOITi as e.,lorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Itrf . there e,e, bleiaeler C.orrupticn the Ille\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security th; knits :itates taws. ,N.lether the concern is illegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons of mass thifTurt:icir, terrorism rrr insurgendes, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, times oun\'t Identify and bathe corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as a \'c1 society\" Eui-31.-,E..ri:Et,itig neve( once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address vithise, to simply ;;;.zgRi4st it is ericie..nic the world over and simply a way business gets done among esv;N:,EI:,,,in the wood. is s.imply reckless. ? 1) e: is ;.; eiement of top national security threats ... requires far more than mere po e:e or the wordiy bat linriteo capaoilities of NC5Os like Transparency International. It is a job that on the r 7esc.vices to identify and track targets and on the other demands the p.:11:1:y,Tok.Ns roans of those who are the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top s,.indlcates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last . 1 .-7 art} riat.liers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of ,l?tYw it ? rSI;(?ri Uompany, Climon\'s remarks are important. But if she and the aomimsdation pian to systernatk;aily go aster the cc fruptori that is linked to many if not most of our greatest'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Blood_pressure',3,1,'151 - C05739736.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Afi Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhaii regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp. addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the TNC). Ile said this would bring the US even more goodwill than it has already earned here.','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Afi Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhaii regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp. addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the TNC). Ile said this would bring the US even more goodwill than it has already earned here.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Blood_pressure',3,1,'156 - C05739742.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local) FVV: Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Sail al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the INC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC.\' leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the INC). He said this would bring tlie US even more goodwill than it has already earned bore','Benghazi update (1200 local) FVV: Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Sail al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the INC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC.\' leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the INC). He said this would bring tlie US even more goodwill than it has already earned bore'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Blood_pressure',3,1,'158 - C05739745.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last nigh urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the mic (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli.','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last nigh urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the mic (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Bloomberg_Businessweek',4,1,'126 - C05739703.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadLibyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. it would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue, Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. The security matters are being adequately investigated, Stevens said. We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena. Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation. \'Very Optimistic\' Stevens said while he was close with his son, we weren\'t that familiar with the day-to-day activities\' he undertook in Libya. On the occasions when his son called home, Stevens said, he didn\'t share many details about his work other than to say that he was very optimistic about the results of the election and the new government. They last spoke by phone in August and by e-mail days before his son\'s death.','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadLibyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. \"it would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue,\" Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. \"The security matters are being adequately investigated,\" Stevens said. \"We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena.\" Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation. \'Very Optimistic\' Stevens said while he was close with his son, \"we weren\'t that familiar with the day-to-day activities\' he undertook in Libya. On the occasions when his son called home, Stevens said, he didn\'t share many details about his work other than to say that \"he was very optimistic about the results of the election and the new government.\" They last spoke by phone in August and by e-mail days before his son\'s death.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Bloomberg_Businessweek',4,1,'132 - C05739711.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadVery nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue, Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis. California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack ()barna for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. The security matters are being adequately investigated, Stevens said. We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena, Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation.','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadVery nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. \"It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue,\" Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis. California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack ()barna for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. \"The security matters are being adequately investigated,\" Stevens said. \"We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena,\" Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Bloomberg_Businessweek',4,1,'133 - C05739714.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadIn car driving so can in a bit Very nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Taley on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign, It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue, Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack.','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadIn car driving so can in a bit Very nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Taley on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign, \"It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue,\" Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Bloomberg_Businessweek',4,1,'137 - C05739718.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassadors Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadIn car driving so can in a bit Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 Business Week Bloomberg News','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassadors Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadIn car driving so can in a bit Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 Business Week Bloomberg News'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bloomberg_L.P.',1,1,'2894 - C05764653.txt','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\'  Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing, he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period, he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. \"Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\' \" Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. \"Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing,\" he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. \"What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period,\" he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Bloomberg_News',5,1,'126 - C05739703.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadLibyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. it would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue, Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. The security matters are being adequately investigated, Stevens said. We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena. Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation. \'Very Optimistic\' Stevens said while he was close with his son, we weren\'t that familiar with the day-to-day activities\' he undertook in Libya. On the occasions when his son called home, Stevens said, he didn\'t share many details about his work other than to say that he was very optimistic about the results of the election and the new government. They last spoke by phone in August and by e-mail days before his son\'s death.','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadLibyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. \"it would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue,\" Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. \"The security matters are being adequately investigated,\" Stevens said. \"We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena.\" Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation. \'Very Optimistic\' Stevens said while he was close with his son, \"we weren\'t that familiar with the day-to-day activities\' he undertook in Libya. On the occasions when his son called home, Stevens said, he didn\'t share many details about his work other than to say that \"he was very optimistic about the results of the election and the new government.\" They last spoke by phone in August and by e-mail days before his son\'s death.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Bloomberg_News',5,1,'132 - C05739711.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadVery nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue, Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis. California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack ()barna for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. The security matters are being adequately investigated, Stevens said. We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena, Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation.','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadVery nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. \"It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue,\" Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis. California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack ()barna for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. \"The security matters are being adequately investigated,\" Stevens said. \"We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena,\" Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Bloomberg_News',5,1,'133 - C05739714.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadIn car driving so can in a bit Very nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Taley on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign, It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue, Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack.','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadIn car driving so can in a bit Very nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Taley on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign, \"It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue,\" Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Bloomberg_News',5,1,'137 - C05739718.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassadors Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadIn car driving so can in a bit Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 Business Week Bloomberg News','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassadors Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadIn car driving so can in a bit Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 Business Week Bloomberg News'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Bloomberg_News',5,1,'2907 - C05764670.txt','Age discrim suitFYI B6 This is what we know: Bloomberg News contacted the Department\'s press office on Friday afternoon about an age discrimination suit that was supposedly filed on Friday in the federal district court for DC. We do not yet have a copy of the complaint and we do not know as yet whether the US Attorney\'s Office has in fact been served (an AUSA contact of ours did confirm that a complaint was filed with the clerk of the court). The details are also sketchy, but the complaint was apparently filed by an FSO. According to the inquiry that came in from the press office, apparently alleges that she was the top pick for a position at our Embassy in Algiers, but that she was denied the position by HR because of her age. This complaint was filed directly in district court neither S/OCR nor our office have any record of an administrative complaint being filed. Our usual practice is not to comment publicly about matters in litigation. If a complaint has in fact been filed, we should have it sometime tomorrow, and can send you an info memo with more details. But this is all we know right now. Harold On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 4:26 PM, Mills, Cheryl D <MillsCD@state.gov> wrote: Can you give me more info on the suit filed against the dept and secretary re age discrim? Thx Harold Hon *u Koh','Age discrim suitFYI B6 This is what we know: Bloomberg News contacted the Department\'s press office on Friday afternoon about an age discrimination suit that was supposedly filed on Friday in the federal district court for DC. We do not yet have a copy of the complaint and we do not know as yet whether the US Attorney\'s Office has in fact been served (an AUSA contact of ours did confirm that a complaint was filed with the clerk of the court). The details are also sketchy, but the complaint was apparently filed by an FSO. According to the inquiry that came in from the press office, apparently alleges that she was the top pick for a position at our Embassy in Algiers, but that she was denied the position by HR because of her age. This complaint was filed directly in district court; neither S/OCR nor our office have any record of an administrative complaint being filed. Our usual practice is not to comment publicly about matters in litigation. If a complaint has in fact been filed, we should have it sometime tomorrow, and can send you an info memo with more details. But this is all we know right now. Harold On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 4:26 PM, Mills, Cheryl D <MillsCD@state.gov> wrote: Can you give me more info on the suit filed against the dept and secretary re age discrim? Thx Harold Hon *u Koh'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Blue',1,1,'2326 - C05763155.txt','Wear a dark color today.Maybe the new dark green suit Or blue','Wear a dark color today.Maybe the new dark green suit Or blue'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Blue_House',1,1,'2741 - C05764374.txt','South Korea\'s Lee meets North Korean delegation (AP)SEOUL, South Korea (AP) An official says South Korea\'s president is meeting a visiting high-level delegation from North Korea amid signs of warming ties on the divided peninsula. A presidential Blue House official says talks between President Lee Myung-bak and the delegation from Pyongyang are being held at the president\'s office Sunday morning. The North Korean delegation flew to Seoul on Friday to pay respects to former President Kim Dae-jung who died last week. Their visit provided a rare opportunity for dialogue between the two Koreas, whose relations have been largely frozen since Lee took office last year with a tougher line on the North. Speaking on condition of anonymity citing government policy the official says she could not provide further details.','South Korea\'s Lee meets North Korean delegation (AP)SEOUL, South Korea (AP) An official says South Korea\'s president is meeting a visiting high-level delegation from North Korea amid signs of warming ties on the divided peninsula. A presidential Blue House official says talks between President Lee Myung-bak and the delegation from Pyongyang are being held at the president\'s office Sunday morning. The North Korean delegation flew to Seoul on Friday to pay respects to former President Kim Dae-jung who died last week. Their visit provided a rare opportunity for dialogue between the two Koreas, whose relations have been largely frozen since Lee took office last year with a tougher line on the North. Speaking on condition of anonymity citing government policy the official says she could not provide further details.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Blue_House_raid',2,1,'226 - C05739824.txt','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Blue_House_raid',2,1,'252 - C05739857.txt','H: V good Intel internal Libya. Sid H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From. Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Jalil spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime particularly the appointment of cabinet members arid senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC Staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against Muammar al Qaddafi began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other CONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC','H: V good Intel internal Libya. Sid H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From. Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Jalil spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members arid senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC Staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against Muammar al Qaddafi began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other CONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Blue_Room_(White_House)',1,1,'2173 - C05762864.txt','Major Economies ForumQuick note to tell you the meeting ended today after lunch and it turned out to be a very positive event. To a person, the heads of delegation were hugely complimentary. Good, very candid ? even frank as the diplomats say -- level of engagement, a lot of positive feeling and trust built up, an eagerness for this group to continue engaging and ? perhaps ? make some progress. Dan Reifsnyder, an OES DAS who\'s been here a long time, said it was best meeting of this kind he has seen in 20 years. Issues still damnably difficult, but a pretty palpable sense in the room that something good had happened. Hearty congrats from the Chinese, UK, Japanese, Aussies, EU, Danes, Swedes, South Africans, etc. Mike Froman did an excellent job as Chair (I was head of U.S. delegation), and Steve Chu and John Holdren did very useful presentations yesterday. Heads of delegation met with President in Blue Room for a reception late yesterday afternoon, which went over big. Mike and I met with President in Oval beforehand. Reception at Kennedy Center in evening for whole delegations, plus people from Hill, NG0s, etc., yesterday. Sen. Kerry spoke. We followed up with a long bilateral with China and then a private dinner with the UK. More bilats tomorrow. Next meeting of the Forum May 25-26 in Paris. Many thanks to HRC for kicking it off in style.','Major Economies ForumQuick note to tell you the meeting ended today after lunch and it turned out to be a very positive event. To a person, the heads of delegation were hugely complimentary. Good, very candid ? even \"frank\" as the diplomats say -- level of engagement, a lot of positive feeling and trust built up, an eagerness for this group to continue engaging and ? perhaps ? make some progress. Dan Reifsnyder, an OES DAS who\'s been here a long time, said it was best meeting of this kind he has seen in 20 years. Issues still damnably difficult, but a pretty palpable sense in the room that something good had happened. Hearty congrats from the Chinese, UK, Japanese, Aussies, EU, Danes, Swedes, South Africans, etc. Mike Froman did an excellent job as Chair (I was head of U.S. delegation), and Steve Chu and John Holdren did very useful presentations yesterday. Heads of delegation met with President in Blue Room for a reception late yesterday afternoon, which went over big. Mike and I met with President in Oval beforehand. Reception at Kennedy Center in evening for whole delegations, plus people from Hill, NG0s, etc., yesterday. Sen. Kerry spoke. We followed up with a long bilateral with China and then a private dinner with the UK. More bilats tomorrow. Next meeting of the Forum May 25-26 in Paris. Many thanks to HRC for kicking it off in style.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Blur_(band)',1,1,'147 - C05739732.txt','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed Operation Mermaid Dawn, the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed \"Operation Mermaid Dawn,\" the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli; Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Boba_Fett',1,1,'270 - C05739878.txt','Latest from HRC friendFYI From Stevens, John C Sent Monday, April 23, 2012 7:00 PM To Sullivan, Jacob) Cc Cretz, Gene A Fettman, Jeffrey Subject RE: Latest from HRC friend Jake- Interesting report. Gene is closer to the action and I defer to him on the latest Jail-ian thinking and machinations vis-a-vis the cabinet and INC. I hadn\'t heard about ENI-related corruption but wouldn\'t be surprised. On the federalism issue,. Jail is right to be concerned about eastern agitation for autonomy. A cabinet chance won\'t solve that problem, though. Nor will recruiting Belhaj and Islamist fighters to take on the Bardans. To the contrary, it would only lead to unwanted bloodshed - the large Obeid tribe still nurses a serious grudge against Belhaj and his ilk for the Islamists\' presumed role in killing their beloved Gen. Yunis last July and would probably put up a fierce fight. The cabinet and INC need to have a serious discussion with the Bargans - if they aren\'t already doing so - about how power and resources are to be distributed in the new Libya. The Libyans held similarly heated debates on this very topic in the early1950s as they held their first parliamentary elections and drafted their constitution (there were actually violent skirmishes in connection with those elections, and Washington delayed the arrival of the first US ambassador until after things had calmed down). Hopefully the current leadership can negotiate these issues peaceably in the corning months. Of course, we and the UN and our other partners should encourage them to do so. - Chris SBU','Latest from HRC friendFYI From Stevens, John C Sent; Monday, April 23, 2012 7:00 PM To; Sullivan, Jacob) Cc Cretz, Gene A; Fettman, Jeffrey Subject RE: Latest from HRC friend Jake- Interesting report. Gene is closer to the action and I defer to him on the latest Jail-ian thinking and machinations vis-a-vis the cabinet and INC. I hadn\'t heard about ENI-related corruption but wouldn\'t be surprised. On the federalism issue,. Jail is right to be concerned about eastern agitation for autonomy. A cabinet chance won\'t solve that problem, though. Nor will recruiting Belhaj and Islamist fighters to take on the Bardans. To the contrary, it would only lead to unwanted bloodshed - the large Obeid tribe still nurses a serious grudge against Belhaj and his ilk for the Islamists\' presumed role in killing their beloved Gen. Yunis last July and would probably put up a fierce fight. The cabinet and INC need to have a serious discussion with the Bargans - if they aren\'t already doing so - about how power and resources are to be distributed in the new Libya. The Libyans held similarly heated debates on this very topic in the early1950s as they held their first parliamentary elections and drafted their constitution (there were actually violent skirmishes in connection with those elections, and Washington delayed the arrival of the first US ambassador until after things had calmed down). Hopefully the current leadership can negotiate these issues peaceably in the corning months. Of course, we and the UN and our other partners should encourage them to do so. - Chris SBU'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bobby_Bright',1,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Bob_Blake_(American_football)',3,1,'1453 - C05761182.txt','UpdateFYI Cheryl, Bob Blake has now been nominated to replace me and should be confirmed in two or three weeks. I\'ll be finishing up in this job on May 15 In June, I\'ll do the promotion boards and B6 Happy to meet with you if you have a chance, Richard','UpdateFYI Cheryl, Bob Blake has now been nominated to replace me and should be confirmed in two or three weeks. I\'ll be finishing up in this job on May 15 In June, I\'ll do the promotion boards and B6 Happy to meet with you if you have a chance, Richard'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Bob_Blake_(American_football)',3,1,'2037 - C05762669.txt','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offerSoon as I saw it I emailed Bob Blake. !? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan, the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. The decision to annul all agreements on the Manes military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this, he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gordy, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 Lt.','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offerSoon as I saw it I emailed Bob Blake. !? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. \"Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan,\" the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. \"The decision to annul all agreements on the Manes military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this,\" he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gordy, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 Lt.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Bob_Blake_(American_football)',3,1,'2669 - C05764220.txt','Sri LankaLetter will be done and signed by Melanne by 11am, Bob Blake will get it to the SL FM through the Ambassador, and PA will get it to AFP and other interest parties. So by noon everyone who needs it will have it PJ, correct me if I\'m wrong but I think the letter text was finalized, but not yet produced/delivered. If so, we will make sure that happens asap, and shared with AFP (who is the only outlet I\'ve seen on this today)','Sri LankaLetter will be done and signed by Melanne by 11am, Bob Blake will get it to the SL FM through the Ambassador, and PA will get it to AFP and other interest parties. So by noon everyone who needs it will have it PJ, correct me if I\'m wrong but I think the letter text was finalized, but not yet produced/delivered. If so, we will make sure that happens asap, and shared with AFP (who is the only outlet I\'ve seen on this today)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bob_Corker',1,1,'239 - C05739840.txt','Make Up Turned Break UpB6 November 27, 2012 Make Up Turned Break Up By MAUREEN DOWD WASHINGTON Are the Republican senators unreasonable? Or is the secretary of state-manqu undiplomatic? Did the senators sandbag Susan Rice? Or did Rice further inflame a tense situation? Is it a case of shooting the messenger and playing politics? Or is national security dangerously infected with politics? It seems as if it would have been simple enough for Rice to quickly admit that the administration talking points she used on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows about the slaughter in Benghazi were misleading. But she went silent. She has no wartime consigliere and, aside from the president\'s angry postelection defense of Rice, the White House ? perhaps relieved that she -14,as taking the heat rather than the president ? wasn\'t running a strong damage control operation that clarified matters. Still, on last Sunday\'s talk shows, John McCain and Lindsey Graham softened their tone a bit. She\'s not the problem, McCain said The problem is the president of the United States, for failing to swiftly tell Americans what his intelligence agencies had confirmed: that Benghazi was a terrorist attack involving Al Qa.eda. affiliates. When Rice asked to come to the Hill to meet with some of her Republican critics, it seemed dtente was nigh. But somehow the hour-and-a-half powwow caused an escalation, with McCain, Graham and Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire emerging to say they had more reservations than before. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who\'s scheduled to meet with Rice on Wednesday, suggested that she would be better suited to run the Democratic National Committee than State. If Rice can\'t soothe the egos of some cranky G.O.P. pots, how would she negotiate with China?','Make Up Turned Break UpB6 November 27, 2012 Make Up Turned Break Up By MAUREEN DOWD WASHINGTON Are the Republican senators unreasonable? Or is the secretary of state-manqu undiplomatic? Did the senators sandbag Susan Rice? Or did Rice further inflame a tense situation? Is it a case of shooting the messenger and playing politics? Or is national security dangerously infected with politics? It seems as if it would have been simple enough for Rice to quickly admit that the administration talking points she used on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows about the slaughter in Benghazi were misleading. But she went silent. She has no wartime consigliere and, aside from the president\'s angry postelection defense of Rice, the White House ? perhaps relieved that she -14,as taking the heat rather than the president ? wasn\'t running a strong damage control operation that clarified matters. Still, on last Sunday\'s talk shows, John McCain and Lindsey Graham softened their tone a bit. \"She\'s not the problem,\" McCain said The problem is the president of the United States,\" for failing to swiftly tell Americans what his intelligence agencies had confirmed: that Benghazi was a terrorist attack involving Al Qa.eda. affiliates. When Rice asked to come to the Hill to meet with some of her Republican critics, it seemed dtente was nigh. But somehow the hour-and-a-half powwow caused an escalation, with McCain, Graham and Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire emerging to say they had more reservations than before. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who\'s scheduled to meet with Rice on Wednesday, suggested that she would be better suited to run the Democratic National Committee than State. If Rice can\'t soothe the egos of some cranky G.O.P. pots, how would she negotiate with China?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bob_Filner',1,1,'1894 - C05762384.txt','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Bob_King_(basketball)',3,1,'1553 - C05761356.txt','Bob KingCongressman Berman called me yesterday in support of Bob King\'s candidacy to serve as Special Envoy for Human Rights in North Korea. I know he has raised this with Rich too. I\'ve known Bob for a number of years, throughout his tenure on Tom Lantos\' staff, and have high regard for him. Enjoy the weekend, 50','Bob KingCongressman Berman called me yesterday in support of Bob King\'s candidacy to serve as Special Envoy for Human Rights in North Korea. I know he has raised this with Rich too. I\'ve known Bob for a number of years, throughout his tenure on Tom Lantos\' staff, and have high regard for him. Enjoy the weekend, 50'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Bob_King_(basketball)',3,1,'1557 - C05761361.txt','Bob KingCalling you now Just landed. Let\'s discuss this--and much else. Can you talk? Fyi Congressman Berman called me yesterday in support of Bob King\'s candidacy to serve as Special Envoy for Human Rights in North Korea. I know he has raised this with Rich too. I\'ve known Bob for a number of years, throughout his tenure on Tom Lantos\' staff, and have high regard for him. Enjoy the weekend, Bill. 52','Bob KingCalling you now Just landed. Let\'s discuss this--and much else. Can you talk? Fyi Congressman Berman called me yesterday in support of Bob King\'s candidacy to serve as Special Envoy for Human Rights in North Korea. I know he has raised this with Rich too. I\'ve known Bob for a number of years, throughout his tenure on Tom Lantos\' staff, and have high regard for him. Enjoy the weekend, Bill. 52'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Bob_King_(basketball)',3,1,'316 - C05758429.txt','Bob KingJust landed. Let\'s discuss this--and much else. Can you talk? Fyi Congressman Berman called me yesterday in support of Bob King\'s candidacy to serve as Special Envoy for Human Rights in North Korea. I know he has raised this with Rich too. I\'ve known Bob for a number of years, throughout his tenure on Tom Lantos\' staff, and have high regard for him. Enjoy the weekend, Bill.','Bob KingJust landed. Let\'s discuss this--and much else. Can you talk? Fyi Congressman Berman called me yesterday in support of Bob King\'s candidacy to serve as Special Envoy for Human Rights in North Korea. I know he has raised this with Rich too. I\'ve known Bob for a number of years, throughout his tenure on Tom Lantos\' staff, and have high regard for him. Enjoy the weekend, Bill.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bob_McDonnell',1,1,'3263 - C05765732.txt','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bob_Menendez',1,1,'3359 - C05765893.txt','Assistance withFYI Cheryl: I heard from today on the temporary ambassadorial arrangement at which you and she arrived. First and foremost, thank you for working toward a conclusion to a complicated matter. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by the Senator and me. Once the ambassadorship expires, most likely pursue some other appointment in the administration which, depending on the position, I suspect Senator Menendez will support as he is hopeful she might receive the opportunity to serve in a more fulsome manner. Again, you were tremendous to wrap this matter up. Danny. Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4744 main daniel_o\'brien@menendez.senate.gov Thanks so much land I spoke yesterday so please do check in with her. Best Cdm Thanks We are working on a suitable position for as well. Best. cdm we appreciate the interest in her candidacy which the Secretary shares Cheryl: Fo lowing up on an earlier email, please see attached letter from Senator Menendez to Secretary Clinton re: the status of and her nomination We remain hopetui can be given a portfolio consistent with the original offer made to her. Thank you for your consideration. Danny O\'Brien Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 B6 B5 Cheryl: Greetings and congratulations on the Secretary\'s successes in bringing about a responsible and sane foreign policy during her short tenure at State. Senator Menendez asked that I bring the following matter to your attention. This past February - an ambassadorial level appointment. There has been considerable confusion around role and responsibilities The bottom line is that led to believe the appointment would come with more responsibilities than the ones associated with the two-week meetings. She is anxious to serve in a larger capacity than present. The Senator is hopeful the commitments made to can be fulfilled, even if she were to be given a different portfolio. I understand either you or your staff will meet with in the near future. In advance, we thank you for whatever you can do to find a solution to the current situation. Please feel free to email me or call me at should you want to discuss this matter further. Good luck in all your endeavors. Danny O\'Brien Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4744 main B6 daniel_o\'brien@menendez.senate.gov','Assistance withFYI Cheryl: I heard from today on the temporary ambassadorial arrangement at which you and she arrived. First and foremost, thank you for working toward a conclusion to a complicated matter. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by the Senator and me. Once the ambassadorship expires, most likely pursue some other appointment in the administration which, depending on the position, I suspect Senator Menendez will support as he is hopeful she might receive the opportunity to serve in a more fulsome manner. Again, you were tremendous to wrap this matter up. Danny. Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4744 main daniel_o\'brien@menendez.senate.gov Thanks so much land I spoke yesterday so please do check in with her. Best Cdm Thanks We are working on a suitable position for as well. Best. cdm we appreciate the interest in her candidacy which the Secretary shares Cheryl: Fo lowing up on an earlier email, please see attached letter from Senator Menendez to Secretary Clinton re: the status of and her nomination We remain hopetui can be given a portfolio consistent with the original offer made to her. Thank you for your consideration. Danny O\'Brien Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 B6 B5 Cheryl: Greetings and congratulations on the Secretary\'s successes in bringing about a responsible and sane foreign policy during her short tenure at State. Senator Menendez asked that I bring the following matter to your attention. This past February - an ambassadorial level appointment. There has been considerable confusion around role and responsibilities The bottom line is that led to believe the appointment would come with more responsibilities than the ones associated with the two-week meetings. She is anxious to serve in a larger capacity than present. The Senator is hopeful the commitments made to can be fulfilled, even if she were to be given a different portfolio. I understand either you or your staff will meet with in the near future. In advance, we thank you for whatever you can do to find a solution to the current situation. Please feel free to email me or call me at should you want to discuss this matter further. Good luck in all your endeavors. Danny O\'Brien Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4744 main B6 daniel_o\'brien@menendez.senate.gov'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bob_Reifsnyder',1,1,'2173 - C05762864.txt','Major Economies ForumQuick note to tell you the meeting ended today after lunch and it turned out to be a very positive event. To a person, the heads of delegation were hugely complimentary. Good, very candid ? even frank as the diplomats say -- level of engagement, a lot of positive feeling and trust built up, an eagerness for this group to continue engaging and ? perhaps ? make some progress. Dan Reifsnyder, an OES DAS who\'s been here a long time, said it was best meeting of this kind he has seen in 20 years. Issues still damnably difficult, but a pretty palpable sense in the room that something good had happened. Hearty congrats from the Chinese, UK, Japanese, Aussies, EU, Danes, Swedes, South Africans, etc. Mike Froman did an excellent job as Chair (I was head of U.S. delegation), and Steve Chu and John Holdren did very useful presentations yesterday. Heads of delegation met with President in Blue Room for a reception late yesterday afternoon, which went over big. Mike and I met with President in Oval beforehand. Reception at Kennedy Center in evening for whole delegations, plus people from Hill, NG0s, etc., yesterday. Sen. Kerry spoke. We followed up with a long bilateral with China and then a private dinner with the UK. More bilats tomorrow. Next meeting of the Forum May 25-26 in Paris. Many thanks to HRC for kicking it off in style.','Major Economies ForumQuick note to tell you the meeting ended today after lunch and it turned out to be a very positive event. To a person, the heads of delegation were hugely complimentary. Good, very candid ? even \"frank\" as the diplomats say -- level of engagement, a lot of positive feeling and trust built up, an eagerness for this group to continue engaging and ? perhaps ? make some progress. Dan Reifsnyder, an OES DAS who\'s been here a long time, said it was best meeting of this kind he has seen in 20 years. Issues still damnably difficult, but a pretty palpable sense in the room that something good had happened. Hearty congrats from the Chinese, UK, Japanese, Aussies, EU, Danes, Swedes, South Africans, etc. Mike Froman did an excellent job as Chair (I was head of U.S. delegation), and Steve Chu and John Holdren did very useful presentations yesterday. Heads of delegation met with President in Blue Room for a reception late yesterday afternoon, which went over big. Mike and I met with President in Oval beforehand. Reception at Kennedy Center in evening for whole delegations, plus people from Hill, NG0s, etc., yesterday. Sen. Kerry spoke. We followed up with a long bilateral with China and then a private dinner with the UK. More bilats tomorrow. Next meeting of the Forum May 25-26 in Paris. Many thanks to HRC for kicking it off in style.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bob_Shrum',1,1,'1638 - C05761505.txt','\'Renegade\' CliffsNotesFYI POL Tro \'Renegade\' CliffsNotes By: Jonathan Martin June 2, 2009 12:22 AM EST The flood of books devoted to the 2008 campaign and President Barack Obama begins in earnest this week with the release of Renegade, The Making of a President, by former Newsweek reporter Richard Wolfe. Wolffe\'s account of the Obama campaign isn\'t to be officially released until Tuesday, but POLITICO obtained a copy earlier this week. Herewith are some of the book\'s most fascinating nuggets: No Shrum Moment: Before the election had been called, but when it looked promising for Obama the then- candidate called his top adviser, David Axelrod. What\'s going on? Obama asked. Look, I\'m not going to say congratulations yet, but boy, it looks awfully good, Axelrod replied. Axelrod, Wolfe notes, wanted to avoid a repeat of 2004, when John Kerry\'s top adviser, Bob Shrum, told the Massachusetts senator prematurely on election night that he wanted to be the first to say, Mr. President. Pritzker Veers Off-Message (A little): The impressive fundraising Obama demonstrated in 2007 was largely a result of the usual high-dollar contributors ? not the small-dollar donors the campaign liked to hold up to the press. It wasn\'t the Internet, admitted Penny Pritzker, Obama\'s national finance chair. \'','\'Renegade\' CliffsNotesFYI POL Tro \'Renegade\' CliffsNotes By: Jonathan Martin June 2, 2009 12:22 AM EST The flood of books devoted to the 2008 campaign and President Barack Obama begins in earnest this week with the release of \"Renegade, The Making of a President,\" by former Newsweek reporter Richard Wolfe. Wolffe\'s account of the Obama campaign isn\'t to be officially released until Tuesday, but POLITICO obtained a copy earlier this week. Herewith are some of the book\'s most fascinating nuggets: No Shrum Moment: Before the election had been called, but when it looked promising for Obama the then- candidate called his top adviser, David Axelrod. \"What\'s going on?\" Obama asked. \"Look, I\'m not going to say congratulations yet, but boy, it looks awfully good,\" Axelrod replied. Axelrod, Wolfe notes, wanted to avoid a repeat of 2004, when John Kerry\'s top adviser, Bob Shrum, told the Massachusetts senator prematurely on election night that he wanted to be the first to say, \"Mr. President.\" Pritzker Veers Off-Message (A little): The impressive fundraising Obama demonstrated in 2007 was largely a result of the usual high-dollar contributors ? not the small-dollar donors the campaign liked to hold up to the press. \"It wasn\'t the Internet,\" admitted Penny Pritzker, Obama\'s national finance chair. \''),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Boeing',2,1,'1874 - C05762337.txt','CLEARANCE REQUESTED - Presidential Delegation to Mongoliafvi Works. As an fyi, the following will be attending the Presidential Delegation to Mongolia: 1) Amb. Mark C. Minton, Ambassador to Mongolia, will lead the delegation. 2) Mr. Nicholas M. Hill, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy of Mongolia 3) Mr. Stanley Roth, Former Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian & Pacific Affairs and current Vice President, International Government Relations, Boeing International All members were on the approved list from last week. Let me know if there are any concerns. Many thanks.  File: Delegation Cable Mongolia - Template.doc  Thank you, 102','CLEARANCE REQUESTED - Presidential Delegation to Mongoliafvi Works. As an fyi, the following will be attending the Presidential Delegation to Mongolia: 1) Amb. Mark C. Minton, Ambassador to Mongolia, will lead the delegation. 2) Mr. Nicholas M. Hill, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy of Mongolia 3) Mr. Stanley Roth, Former Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian & Pacific Affairs and current Vice President, International Government Relations, Boeing International All members were on the approved list from last week. Let me know if there are any concerns. Many thanks.  File: Delegation Cable Mongolia - Template.doc  Thank you, 102'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Boeing',2,1,'3250 - C05765707.txt','BOEING - Now $2 Million!Just got this good news in anticipation to the Expo event next week. Spoke to Boeing and they are upping their $1 million cash to $2 million cash!!! Ellen ? can you make sure we invite their China Rep David Wang. We should also note it in the S speech along w the other new and improved sponsors.','BOEING - Now $2 Million!Just got this good news in anticipation to the Expo event next week. Spoke to Boeing and they are upping their $1 million cash to $2 million cash!!! Ellen ? can you make sure we invite their China Rep David Wang. We should also note it in the S speech along w the other new and improved sponsors.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Bog',3,1,'1179 - C05760465.txt','EgyptGreat news. Could you have someone send me the breakdown of the votes? Thx so much. Very good outcome in Vienna: 25 votes in favor, incl all 5+1 and India. Your personal efforts were key, and thank you again. First BOG res since 2006 is not a small thing. All best, Bill 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Many thanks./ Your call gives us a good opening, and I think we\'re headed for a solid BOG vote. Happy Thanksgiving ! Bill Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/25/2024 Abu Gheit has two asks-and one big complaint--1)He wants to delay voting until Friday to give more time to round up positive votes. 2)He chairs the NAM and I told him I would inquire about the possibility of delay but that What do you advise? HRC 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1','EgyptGreat news. Could you have someone send me the breakdown of the votes? Thx so much. Very good outcome in Vienna: 25 votes in favor, incl all 5+1 and India. Your personal efforts were key, and thank you again. First BOG res since 2006 is not a small thing. All best, Bill 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Many thanks./ Your call gives us a good opening, and I think we\'re headed for a solid BOG vote. Happy Thanksgiving ! Bill Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/25/2024 Abu Gheit has two asks-and one big complaint--1)He wants to delay voting until Friday to give more time to round up positive votes. 2)He chairs the NAM and I told him I would inquire about the possibility of delay but that What do you advise? HRC 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Bog',3,1,'1180 - C05760466.txt','EgyptFyi Very good outcome in Vienna: 25 votes in favor, incl all 5+1 and India. Your personal efforts were key, and thank you again. First BOG res since 2006 is not a small thing. All best, Bill 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Many thanks/ B5 Your call gives us a good opening, and I think we\'re headed for a solid BOG vote. Happy Thanksgiving ! Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL Bill ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/25/2024 Abu Gheit has two asks-and one big complaint--1)He wants to delay voting until Friday to give more time to round up positive votes. 2)He chairs the NAM and I told him I would inquire about the possibility of delay but that What do you advise? HRC 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1','EgyptFyi Very good outcome in Vienna: 25 votes in favor, incl all 5+1 and India. Your personal efforts were key, and thank you again. First BOG res since 2006 is not a small thing. All best, Bill 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Many thanks/ B5 Your call gives us a good opening, and I think we\'re headed for a solid BOG vote. Happy Thanksgiving ! Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL Bill ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/25/2024 Abu Gheit has two asks-and one big complaint--1)He wants to delay voting until Friday to give more time to round up positive votes. 2)He chairs the NAM and I told him I would inquire about the possibility of delay but that What do you advise? HRC 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Bog',3,1,'3663 - C05766503.txt','EgyptWill do. Egy, Turkey, Brazil and S Af all abstained. Egy at least made strong EOV. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/25/2015 Great news. Could you have someone send me the breakdown of the votes? Thx so much. Very good outcome in Vienna: 25 votes in favor, incl all 5+1 and India. Your personal efforts were key, and thank you again. First BOG res since 2006 is not a small thing. All best, Bill 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Many thanks. B5 Abu Gheit has two asks-and one big complaint-1)He wants to delay voting until Friday to give more time to round up positive votes. 2)He chairs the NAM and I told him I would inquire about the possibility of delay but that What do you advise? HRC 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1','EgyptWill do. Egy, Turkey, Brazil and S Af all abstained. Egy at least made strong EOV. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/25/2015 Great news. Could you have someone send me the breakdown of the votes? Thx so much. Very good outcome in Vienna: 25 votes in favor, incl all 5+1 and India. Your personal efforts were key, and thank you again. First BOG res since 2006 is not a small thing. All best, Bill 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Many thanks. B5 Abu Gheit has two asks-and one big complaint-1)He wants to delay voting until Friday to give more time to round up positive votes. 2)He chairs the NAM and I told him I would inquire about the possibility of delay but that What do you advise? HRC 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bogeyman',1,1,'254 - C05739859.txt','Libya infoFYI B5 The Benghazi protestors appear to be a pastiche of different groups of disaffected people including war-wounded, martyrs\' families, transparency and accountability demendeurs, and those who believe the east is once again being neglected. So the source of this report attributing the whole thing to war-wounded does not jive, although they may have been the ones who carried out the violent acts. The Belhaj bogeyman is a bit overplayed-no doubt his military influence has waned but he does remain a player ?one of many ?looking to make political gain in this new environment The proposition that he is just lying in waiting to take advantage of the current stability to move in and establish an Islamic state appears a bit exaggerated. Minister of Labor Rajbani (who has his own axes to grind) said there is now a group of six ministers (I need to clarify whether this is with al-Keeb\'s knowelcige or not) who are serving as the cohones of the cabinet and taking decisions the others won\'t al-Keeb Is proceding cautiously (that is his strength and weakness) and that is the problem- this is really the time for a war-time cabinet not the cautious approach he appears to be taking does not suit this volatile time Let\'s see what the meeting today between the NTC and the government produces?the benghazi protests, the Bani Walid conflict and the various other incidents that have flared up in recent days point to the need for some real drastic movement in the DDR process and in the other issues that engender current dissatisfaction among the populace. I can really comment on the points regarding foreign contracts except to say it rings true given the current governments reluctance to make any significant decisions, especially regarding past or future issues of money. The Hefter piece also sounds a bridge too far given al-Keeb\'s disposition. But I do agree that it is not too late if this government can just organize itself and take some fundamental decisions to i mprove liquidity, get the real war-wounded good treatment and push the MOD and MOI to speed up the DDR process. Interested, as always, in your views. SOURCE. Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul ?late spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and','Libya infoFYI B5 The Benghazi protestors appear to be a pastiche of different groups of disaffected people including war-wounded, martyrs\' families, transparency and accountability demendeurs, and those who believe the east is once again being neglected. So the source of this report attributing the whole thing to war-wounded does not jive, although they may have been the ones who carried out the violent acts. The Belhaj bogeyman is a bit overplayed-no doubt his military influence has waned but he does remain a player ?one of many ?looking to make political gain in this new environment The proposition that he is just lying in waiting to take advantage of the current stability to move in and establish an Islamic state appears a bit exaggerated. Minister of Labor Rajbani (who has his own axes to grind) said there is now a group of six ministers (I need to clarify whether this is with al-Keeb\'s knowelcige or not) who are serving as the \"cohones\" of the cabinet and taking decisions the others won\'t al-Keeb Is proceding cautiously (that is his strength and weakness) and that is the problem- this is really the time for a \"war-time\" cabinet not the cautious approach he appears to be taking does not suit this volatile time Let\'s see what the meeting today between the NTC and the government produces?the benghazi protests, the Bani Walid conflict and the various other incidents that have flared up in recent days point to the need for some real drastic movement in the DDR process and in the other issues that engender current dissatisfaction among the populace. I can really comment on the points regarding foreign contracts except to say it rings true given the current governments reluctance to make any significant decisions, especially regarding past or future issues of money. The Hefter piece also sounds a bridge too far given al-Keeb\'s disposition. But I do agree that it is not too late if this government can just organize itself and take some fundamental decisions to i mprove liquidity, get the real war-wounded good treatment and push the MOD and MOI to speed up the DDR process. Interested, as always, in your views. SOURCE. Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul ?late spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Bogotá',3,1,'2546 - C05763995.txt','ColumbiaDCA negotiations are still on for week after next (11-13 Aug), as requested. Amb Barco called to request that we slide right one day (13,14 Aug). They requested this based on a visit of Mexican President Calderon - who will visit Bogota (10-12 Aug). The dep FM and some MinDef officials want to be in Bogota for Calderon\'s visit. Let me know if you have any other questions. Will the DCA team be in Columbia in early August? I thought we had set that up but heard today they might not get there until September. What\'s the plan? 342','ColumbiaDCA negotiations are still on for week after next (11-13 Aug), as requested. Amb Barco called to request that we slide right one day (13,14 Aug). They requested this based on a visit of Mexican President Calderon - who will visit Bogota (10-12 Aug). The dep FM and some MinDef officials want to be in Bogota for Calderon\'s visit. Let me know if you have any other questions. Will the DCA team be in Columbia in early August? I thought we had set that up but heard today they might not get there until September. What\'s the plan? 342'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Bogotá',3,1,'2847 - C05764568.txt','Col DCA letterAttachments: Demarche-letter Prior to Aug 28 UNASUR Summit 8-21-09.doc Attached and enclosed below is the demarche and letter that went out, reflecting your comments. SUBJECT: DEMARCHE/LETTER PRIOR TO AUGUST 28 UNASUR SUMMIT REF: A. STATE 86734 B. STATE 82581 1.(SBU) This is an action request, see paras 4 - 6. 2.(SBU) On August 14, the USG and Colombian government provisionally agreed ad referendum to the text of a bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) (septel). We expect the final agreement may be signed in Bogota in about a month, following a final review by both sides. As noted in reftels, the DCA would permit the United States access to several Colombian military bases and facilitate effective bilateral cooperation on security matters in Colombia. It would not/not authorize establishment of any U.S. bases or ports, nor would it result in an overall increase in the number of U.S. military personnel or U.S.-citizen civilian contractors in Colombia. 3.(SBU) On August 18, the Secretary and Colombian FM Jaime Bermudez met in Washington to discuss the DCA, including the importance of coordinating our public affairs and diplomatic strategies (septel to follow). There is some concern that the upcoming Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) summit would become a regional referendum on the DCA. Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will attend the summit provided that a full range of regional security matters can be discussed, not just the DCA. In this context, we are reaching out to selected UNASUR members to ask that they raise other regional security issues beyond the DCA. 4. (SBU) Action requested for Santiago, Asuncion, and Lima: that you find an opportunity prior to the August 28 summit to raise the importance of discussing the full range of regional security topics during the summit, and not merely the DCA, with appropriate high levels of host government. 265','Col DCA letterAttachments: Demarche-letter Prior to Aug 28 UNASUR Summit 8-21-09.doc Attached and enclosed below is the demarche and letter that went out, reflecting your comments. SUBJECT: DEMARCHE/LETTER PRIOR TO AUGUST 28 UNASUR SUMMIT REF: A. STATE 86734 B. STATE 82581 1.(SBU) This is an action request, see paras 4 - 6. 2.(SBU) On August 14, the USG and Colombian government provisionally agreed ad referendum to the text of a bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) (septel). We expect the final agreement may be signed in Bogota in about a month, following a final review by both sides. As noted in reftels, the DCA would permit the United States access to several Colombian military bases and facilitate effective bilateral cooperation on security matters in Colombia. It would not/not authorize establishment of any U.S. bases or ports, nor would it result in an overall increase in the number of U.S. military personnel or U.S.-citizen civilian contractors in Colombia. 3.(SBU) On August 18, the Secretary and Colombian FM Jaime Bermudez met in Washington to discuss the DCA, including the importance of coordinating our public affairs and diplomatic strategies (septel to follow). There is some concern that the upcoming Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) summit would become a regional referendum on the DCA. Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will attend the summit provided that a full range of regional security matters can be discussed, not just the DCA. In this context, we are reaching out to selected UNASUR members to ask that they raise other regional security issues beyond the DCA. 4. (SBU) Action requested for Santiago, Asuncion, and Lima: that you find an opportunity prior to the August 28 summit to raise the importance of discussing the full range of regional security topics during the summit, and not merely the DCA, with appropriate high levels of host government. 265'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Bogotá',3,1,'2880 - C05764630.txt','Demarche on UNGA redlinesFYI: We will send today for your review and approval a demarche describing the circumstances in which the U.S. would walk out of speeches at the UN General Assembly and asking countries to join us in the walkout. Note that we are differing from past practice when we simply did not have anyone in the U.S. seat during speeches by certain countries. This year an appropriate-level individual will be behind the U.S. placard for all speeches and will remain unless these redlines are crossed. This demarche is going out to EU member state capitals, as well as Oslo, Reykjavik, Ottawa, Canberra, Wellington, Tokyo, Seoul, Buenos Aires, Bogota, San Jose, and Montevideo. USUN asks that our posts deliver the demarche in advance of an EU political directors meeting on this issue in New York Monday morning our time. The background portion of the cable, which discusses EU internal dynamics on this issue, is classified, but the unclassified talking points will come to you for your review.','Demarche on UNGA redlinesFYI: We will send today for your review and approval a demarche describing the circumstances in which the U.S. would walk out of speeches at the UN General Assembly and asking countries to join us in the walkout. Note that we are differing from past practice when we simply did not have anyone in the U.S. seat during speeches by certain countries. This year an appropriate-level individual will be behind the U.S. placard for all speeches and will remain unless these redlines are crossed. This demarche is going out to EU member state capitals, as well as Oslo, Reykjavik, Ottawa, Canberra, Wellington, Tokyo, Seoul, Buenos Aires, Bogota, San Jose, and Montevideo. USUN asks that our posts deliver the demarche in advance of an EU political directors meeting on this issue in New York Monday morning our time. The background portion of the cable, which discusses EU internal dynamics on this issue, is classified, but the unclassified talking points will come to you for your review.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Bolivia',3,1,'1279 - C05760655.txt','Carter to Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, BrazilFYI You all may already be aware of this, but former Pres Carter is traveling to the countries in the subject line at the end of Apr/beginning of May. His Carter Center staff has asked for unclas briefers, which we\'ll provide. Embassies are involved to a greater and lesser extent, depending on Carter\'s desires, in arranging schedules. Kevin Whitaker Director WHA/AND - Office of Andean Affairs Department of State 202 647 1715','Carter to Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, BrazilFYI You all may already be aware of this, but former Pres Carter is traveling to the countries in the subject line at the end of Apr/beginning of May. His Carter Center staff has asked for unclas briefers, which we\'ll provide. Embassies are involved to a greater and lesser extent, depending on Carter\'s desires, in arranging schedules. Kevin Whitaker Director WHA/AND - Office of Andean Affairs Department of State 202 647 1715'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Bolivia',3,1,'1945 - C05762526.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/1/098:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PHOTO w/JOSE VILLARREAL, NOMINEE FOR COMMISSIONER 9:25 am GENERAL, SHANGHAI EXPO 2010 Secretary\'s Outer Office 9:25 am PHOTO OP w/ WANDA, GREGORY, & NATIKA WASHINGTON Secy\'s Outer Office *Natilca works for Lew Lukens, Wanda and Gregory are her parents. 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES AND SECRETARY GATES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:45 am White House Situation Room 11:45 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR US AMBASSADOR TO IRELAND, 12:20 pm DANIEL ROONEY Treaty Room *Approx. 30 ppl. expected. 12:30 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD MORNINGSTAR 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00pm MEETING w/AMB. DAVID CHOQUEHUANCA, MINISTER OF FOREIGN 2:30 pm AFFAIRS, BOLIVIA Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:45pm MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARY ERIC SCHWARTZ 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm HOLD FOR ROSEMARIE 3:20 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/HUMA AND LONA 3:45pm Secretary\'s Office 4:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/EILEEN CHAMBERLIN DONOHOE 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY PRIME MINISTER 5:15 pm SALAM FAYYAD Secretary\'s Outer Office *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 5:20 pm DEPART State Department En Route White House. 5:30 pm ARRIVE White House 5:30 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ POTUS 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Private Residence 2','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/1/098:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PHOTO w/JOSE VILLARREAL, NOMINEE FOR COMMISSIONER 9:25 am GENERAL, SHANGHAI EXPO 2010 Secretary\'s Outer Office 9:25 am PHOTO OP w/ WANDA, GREGORY, & NATIKA WASHINGTON Secy\'s Outer Office *Natilca works for Lew Lukens, Wanda and Gregory are her parents. 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES AND SECRETARY GATES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:45 am White House Situation Room 11:45 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR US AMBASSADOR TO IRELAND, 12:20 pm DANIEL ROONEY Treaty Room *Approx. 30 ppl. expected. 12:30 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD MORNINGSTAR 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00pm MEETING w/AMB. DAVID CHOQUEHUANCA, MINISTER OF FOREIGN 2:30 pm AFFAIRS, BOLIVIA Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:45pm MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARY ERIC SCHWARTZ 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm HOLD FOR ROSEMARIE 3:20 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/HUMA AND LONA 3:45pm Secretary\'s Office 4:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/EILEEN CHAMBERLIN DONOHOE 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY PRIME MINISTER 5:15 pm SALAM FAYYAD Secretary\'s Outer Office *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 5:20 pm DEPART State Department \"En Route White House. 5:30 pm ARRIVE White House 5:30 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ POTUS 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:50 pm DEPART State Department \"En route Private Residence 2'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Bolivia',3,1,'3673 - C05766524.txt','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had hijacked negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of hijacking efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked, he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a hijacker. Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme, she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing. The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests, Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited. China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions, said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo, wrote Li.','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had \"hijacked\" negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of \"hijacking\" efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. \"We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked,\" he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a \"hijacker.\" Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. \"The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme,\" she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. \"Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing.\" The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. \"Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests,\" Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. \"The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited.\" China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. \"Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions,\" said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. \"Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo,\" wrote Li.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bonn',1,1,'1607 - C05761448.txt','Bonn clips: AP & ReutersRead this - it says todd stern sent chills up someone\'s spin (in a good way)! Hi guys from Germany. HRC might be interested in press clips below, especially the AP story. Good day today. Obama envoy: Time to act on climate change By ARTHUR MAX ?2 hours ago BONN, Germany (AP) ? Once booed at international climate talks, the United States won sustained applause Sunday when President Barack Obama\'s envoy pledged to make up for lost time in reaching a global agreement on climate change. Todd Stern also praised efforts by countries like China to reign in their carbon emissions, but said global warming requires a global response and that rapidly developing economies like China must join together with the industrial world to solve the problem. The debut of Obama\'s climate change team was widely anticipated after eight years of obdurate participation in U.N. climate talks by the previous Bush administration. We are very glad to be back. We want to make up for lost time, and we are seized with the urgency of the task before us, Stern said to loud applause from the 2,600 delegates to the U.N. negotiations. They clapped again when Stern said the U.S. recognized our unique responsibility ... as the largest historic emitter of greenhouse gases, which has created a problem threatening the entire world. The two-week meeting by 175 countries that began Sunday was the latest stage of talks aimed at forging a climate change agreement to replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on emissions targets for rich countries, which expires in 2012. 22','Bonn clips: AP & ReutersRead this - it says todd stern sent chills up someone\'s spin (in a good way)! Hi guys from Germany. HRC might be interested in press clips below, especially the AP story. Good day today. Obama envoy: Time to act on climate change By ARTHUR MAX ?2 hours ago BONN, Germany (AP) ? Once booed at international climate talks, the United States won sustained applause Sunday when President Barack Obama\'s envoy pledged to \"make up for lost time\" in reaching a global agreement on climate change. Todd Stern also praised efforts by countries like China to reign in their carbon emissions, but said global warming \"requires a global response\" and that rapidly developing economies like China \"must join together\" with the industrial world to solve the problem. The debut of Obama\'s climate change team was widely anticipated after eight years of obdurate participation in U.N. climate talks by the previous Bush administration. \"We are very glad to be back. We want to make up for lost time, and we are seized with the urgency of the task before us,\" Stern said to loud applause from the 2,600 delegates to the U.N. negotiations. They clapped again when Stern said the U.S. recognized \"our unique responsibility ... as the largest historic emitter of greenhouse gases,\" which has created a problem threatening the entire world. The two-week meeting by 175 countries that began Sunday was the latest stage of talks aimed at forging a climate change agreement to replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on emissions targets for rich countries, which expires in 2012. 22'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bono',1,1,'2801 - C05764503.txt','Jim Wallis Interview Request...Pls respond to Burns. I\'d like to do next year if possible. Don\'t know where to send this... I\'ll share with you... I think its worthy of your consideration... It would need to happen, by phone, within the next 7 days as I understand it... Sojourners, as you know, has a great magazine... has been one of that orgs stalwarts since the beginning and during the most recent magazine awards programs it was the only faith-based magazine to receive top honors across the board, receiving the best of several categories... it\'s a good product... they have a nationwide subscribership of about 350,000... plus it has an online presence... Several times a year Jim will conduct an interview with someone he feels is making a significant impact on the nation and world... He has been deeply impacted by your personal focus on women and the impoverished and would like to interview you for feature in one of the Sojourner upcoming additions... it would be all about your work and focus on women and the impoverished... a totally positive, enlightening and feel good piece... He recently interviewed Bono for this feature slot... I hope you are interested... I think it would be very smart considering attitudes out there in the progressive faith community these days... Your witness on your work, with such a strong endorsement by Jim would be positive across the board...','Jim Wallis Interview Request...Pls respond to Burns. I\'d like to do next year if possible. Don\'t know where to send this... I\'ll share with you... I think its worthy of your consideration... It would need to happen, by phone, within the next 7 days as I understand it... Sojourners, as you know, has a great magazine... has been one of that orgs stalwarts since the beginning and during the most recent magazine awards programs it was the only faith-based magazine to receive top honors across the board, receiving the \"best of\" several categories... it\'s a good product... they have a nationwide subscribership of about 350,000... plus it has an online presence... Several times a year Jim will conduct an interview with someone he feels is making a significant impact on the nation and world... He has been deeply impacted by your personal focus on women and the impoverished and would like to interview you for feature in one of the Sojourner upcoming additions... it would be all about your work and focus on women and the impoverished... a totally positive, enlightening and feel good piece... He recently interviewed Bono for this feature slot... I hope you are interested... I think it would be very smart considering attitudes out there in the progressive faith community these days... Your witness on your work, with such a strong endorsement by Jim would be positive across the board...'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Border_states_(American_Civil_War)',1,1,'3263 - C05765732.txt','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Bosnia_and_Herzegovina',4,1,'2579 - C05764066.txt','Evidence of Sri Lankan RapeWe\'re still pulling material for you, but in them meantime i wanted to let you know the following (which I\'ll send as full documents later): 1)State Department Human Rights Report 2003 discusses the problem of rape in custody in Sri Lanka 2) Amnesty International issued a full report on Rape in Sri Lanka in 2002 (with specific cases cited and a general discussion of the problem being on the increase) 3) UNHCR website has a a page devoted to rape in Sri Lanka and references the Amnesty International Report 4)Asia Human Rights Commission issued a report titled: Sri Lanka: Systematic Detention, Torture, Rape and Murder as Weapon of War (2000) I checked the BCL that came from Melanne\'s office with this information. It was cleared by JO, PRM, P, D/L, D/S, AF, and assorted others. The problem is that it was not sent to SCA or East Asia and should have been. But the rest of the building signed off on it. Also, it is clear that the reference in the Security Council statement referred to rapes in the past.The first reference is to rape in the DRC and Sudan. Two sentences later we say: We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma, Sri Lanka, and elsewhere.  Can you download these documents if I email them to you? Otherwise I can try to paste them into emails.','Evidence of Sri Lankan RapeWe\'re still pulling material for you, but in them meantime i wanted to let you know the following (which I\'ll send as full documents later): 1)State Department Human Rights Report 2003 discusses the problem of rape in custody in Sri Lanka 2) Amnesty International issued a full report on Rape in Sri Lanka in 2002 (with specific cases cited and a general discussion of the problem being on the increase) 3) UNHCR website has a a page devoted to rape in Sri Lanka and references the Amnesty International Report 4)Asia Human Rights Commission issued a report titled: Sri Lanka: Systematic Detention, Torture, Rape and Murder as Weapon of War (2000) I checked the BCL that came from Melanne\'s office with this information. It was cleared by JO, PRM, P, D/L, D/S, AF, and assorted others. The problem is that it was not sent to SCA or East Asia and should have been. But the rest of the building signed off on it. Also, it is clear that the reference in the Security Council statement referred to rapes in the past.The first reference is to rape in the DRC and Sudan. Two sentences later we say: \"We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma, Sri Lanka, and elsewhere. \" Can you download these documents if I email them to you? Otherwise I can try to paste them into emails.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Bosnia_and_Herzegovina',4,1,'2681 - C05764250.txt','AFP/SLFrom your clips: US Responds To Sri Lanka Protest Over Clinton Remark (AFP) Monday, October 5, 2009 AFP WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States, responding to protests from Sri Lanka over remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, said it had no recent evidence of women being raped while in Sri Lankan government custody. In a letter addressed to Sri Lanka\'s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama, the State Department noted that the US government and international human rights groups over the years had detailed numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. However, the letter signed by Melanne Verveer, ambassador at large for global women\'s issues at the State Department said that in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009 ... we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict area around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context, the letter said, adding that Washington remains concerned about extrajudicial killings, disappearances and detainee abuse in Sri Lanka. Secretary Clinton believes that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights, the letter said. Sri Lanka lodged its protest with the US embassy in Colombo over the remarks made by Clinton last month to the United Nations Security Council. We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma and Sri Lanka and elsewhere, the US secretary of state had said during a resolution calling for an end to sexual violence in armed conflict, according to published reports of Clinton\'s remarks. Her comments sparked an outcry across Sri Lanka, where government forces in May crushed Tamil Tiger rebels after decades of fighting. Colombo faced condemnation for its handling of the final stages of the war against Tiger rebels and managed to stave off a Security Council resolution calling for war crimes investigations thanks to the vetoes of China and Russia. The United Nations has said that over 7,000 civilians perished in the first four months of intense fighting this year. Sri Lanka is now facing international pressure to free 250,000 ethnic Tamil civilians who managed to escape the fighting but are now held in internment camps while they are screened to see whether they were rebels. B6','AFP/SLFrom your clips: US Responds To Sri Lanka Protest Over Clinton Remark (AFP) Monday, October 5, 2009 AFP WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States, responding to protests from Sri Lanka over remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, said it had no recent evidence of women being raped while in Sri Lankan government custody. In a letter addressed to Sri Lanka\'s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama, the State Department noted that the US government and international human rights groups over the years had detailed \"numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government.\" However, the letter signed by Melanne Verveer, ambassador at large for global women\'s issues at the State Department said that \"in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009 ... we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict area around the world.\" \"We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context,\" the letter said, adding that Washington remains concerned about extrajudicial killings, disappearances and detainee abuse in Sri Lanka. \"Secretary Clinton believes that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights,\" the letter said. Sri Lanka lodged its protest with the US embassy in Colombo over the remarks made by Clinton last month to the United Nations Security Council. \"We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma and Sri Lanka and elsewhere,\" the US secretary of state had said during a resolution calling for an end to sexual violence in armed conflict, according to published reports of Clinton\'s remarks. Her comments sparked an outcry across Sri Lanka, where government forces in May crushed Tamil Tiger rebels after decades of fighting. Colombo faced condemnation for its handling of the final stages of the war against Tiger rebels and managed to stave off a Security Council resolution calling for war crimes investigations thanks to the vetoes of China and Russia. The United Nations has said that over 7,000 civilians perished in the first four months of intense fighting this year. Sri Lanka is now facing international pressure to free 250,000 ethnic Tamil civilians who managed to escape the fighting but are now held in internment camps while they are screened to see whether they were rebels. B6'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Bosnia_and_Herzegovina',4,1,'2997 - C05764847.txt','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes; US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain; Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Bosnia_and_Herzegovina',4,1,'3021 - C05764887.txt','Jirns bilatsU asked who he met with today: Montenegrin Prime Minister Djukanovic Croatian Foreign Minister Jandrokovic Cypriot FM Kyprianou Serbian Foreign Minister Jeremic Swedish Foreign Minister Bildt Bosnian President Silajdzic Macedonian President Ivanov','Jirns bilatsU asked who he met with today: Montenegrin Prime Minister Djukanovic Croatian Foreign Minister Jandrokovic Cypriot FM Kyprianou Serbian Foreign Minister Jeremic Swedish Foreign Minister Bildt Bosnian President Silajdzic Macedonian President Ivanov'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Boston_Herald',1,2,'159 - C05739747.txt','Fwd: Andrew Sullivan with the Hillary love Andrew Sullivan with the Hillary love andrew sullivan with the hillary lovesee op ed Forwarded message This op-ed in the Boston Herald is amazing - all the more so because it comes from a former critic of hers: An apology to Hillary Drying tears again, resilient Clinton proves true leader By Margery Eagan I Sunday, September 16, 2012 I http://www.bostonherald.com I Columnists','Fwd: Andrew Sullivan with the Hillary love Andrew Sullivan with the Hillary love andrew sullivan with the hillary lovesee op ed Forwarded message This op-ed in the Boston Herald is amazing - all the more so because it comes from a former critic of hers: An apology to Hillary Drying tears again, resilient Clinton proves true leader By Margery Eagan I Sunday, September 16, 2012 I http://www.bostonherald.com I Columnists'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Boston_Red_Sox',2,1,'2200 - C05762899.txt','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: ...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here. It is a privilege to be a part of your team. We wish you, the President and Chelsea all the best during the holiday season and look forward to great achievements in 2010, with one tiny exception.','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: \"...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.\" It is a privilege to be a part of your team. We wish you, the President and Chelsea all the best during the holiday season and look forward to great achievements in 2010, with one tiny exception.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Boston_Red_Sox',2,1,'3755 - C05766675.txt','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: ...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: \"...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.\"'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Boston_University',1,1,'29 - C05739590.txt','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation, is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by we. From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger, theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled Innocence of Muslims) by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different we. From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere. Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published asThis Is Water, novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the natural, basic self-centeredness that puts me at the center of the world. This unconscious default setting fosters the sort of blind certainty that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that default setting ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of \"The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation,\" is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by \"we.\" From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, \"There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger,\" theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled \"Innocence of Muslims\") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different \"we.\" From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, \"I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere.\" \"Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet,\" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. \"The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.\" In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as\"This Is Water,\" novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the \"natural, basic self-centeredness\" that puts \"me\" at the center of the world. This unconscious \"default setting\" fosters the sort of \"blind certainty\" that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that \"default setting\" ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Botulinum_toxin',1,1,'262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Boxing',1,1,'2224 - C05762948.txt','TodayGreat job @ hearing----like the 3 D\'s. There is tepid support for the.afghan policy bcause of issues I raised. -- boxer lowey and me want to do more for women- but. Developement is. Thee issue in any part of world----AID needs rebuilding and recapitalizing-- any thing you want me to be doing with. Leahy?? Where are we on a. Director???? #. #. Health. Care. HELP. Comm is moving @ beakneck speed to have bill.by. June one. Miss having you. But wow. 74\'k miles. 22 counties. That\'s quite a listening tour Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 38','TodayGreat job @ hearing----like the 3 D\'s. There is tepid support for the.afghan policy bcause of issues I raised. -- boxer lowey and me want to do more for women- but. Developement is. Thee issue in any part of world----AID needs rebuilding and recapitalizing-- any thing you want me to be doing with. Leahy?? Where are we on a. Director???? #. #. Health. Care. HELP. Comm is moving @ beakneck speed to have bill.by. June one. Miss having you. But wow. 74\'k miles. 22 counties. That\'s quite a listening tour Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 38'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Boycott',1,1,'1734 - C05761784.txt','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottHere is the situation as I understand it. The film festival returned funds that it had received from the Israeli Embassy, after protests from some UK film figures (Ken Loach) and Palestinian solidarity groups. The Israeli director is now being funded directly by the festival. The organizers issued a sort of apology today. We have not been able to locate any State Dept response to similar episodes in the past (Israeli academics disinvited to a British conference). Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian 12 Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads Dan Glickman etc), which have started to ? generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism inherent in it cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other nations will follow suit again, compare Durban. This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation of her assistance. With appreciation and love, Bruce PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. Thanks for whatever help you can be. Warmest regards. Bruce 13','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottHere is the situation as I understand it. The film festival returned funds that it had received from the Israeli Embassy, after protests from some UK film figures (Ken Loach) and Palestinian solidarity groups. The Israeli director is now being funded directly by the festival. The organizers issued a sort of apology today. We have not been able to locate any State Dept response to similar episodes in the past (Israeli academics disinvited to a British conference). Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian 12 Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads; Dan Glickman; etc), which have started to ? generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism inherent in it; cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production; we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other nations will follow suit; again, compare Durban. This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation of her assistance. With appreciation and love, Bruce PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. Thanks for whatever help you can be. Warmest regards. Bruce 13'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Boycotts_of_Israel',1,1,'1709 - C05761720.txt','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli Boycott> Pis read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we > do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. ? > Hi hillary, > Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is > self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to > speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you > know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in-law, former president of > american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. > Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld > Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. > Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. > Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people > (studio heads Dan Glickman etc), which have started to generate > concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. >Just below the email you will find the news item which first called > this abomination to my attention. > I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my > personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and > condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism > inherent in it cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be > convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent > wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and > motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, > action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain > which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. > Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge > d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate > instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other > nations will follow suit again, compare Durban. > This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your > assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation > of her assistance. > With appreciation and love, Bruce > PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. > Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. > If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who > does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of > any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should > they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. > Thanks for whatever help you can be. > Warmest regards. Bruce','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli Boycott> Pis read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we > do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. ? > Hi hillary, > Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is > self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to > speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you > know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in-law, former president of > american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. > Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld > Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. > Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. > Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people > (studio heads; Dan Glickman; etc), which have started to generate > concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. >Just below the email you will find the news item which first called > this abomination to my attention. > I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my > personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and > condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism > inherent in it; cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be > convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent > wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and > motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, > action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain > which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production; we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. > Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge > d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate > instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other > nations will follow suit; again, compare Durban. > This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your > assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation > of her assistance. > With appreciation and love, Bruce > PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. > Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. > If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who > does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of > any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should > they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. > Thanks for whatever help you can be. > Warmest regards. Bruce'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bradford',1,1,'2942 - C05764736.txt','Security Incident in Saudi Arabia, Unconfirmed reports of Hostages and casualtiesAt 0429 EDT Mr. Kim Davidson, RSO Embassy Riyadh, informed the EAO that there has been a security incident in the city of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia (approx 150 km North of Jeddah). Saudi Arabia security forces have engaged some type of bad guys. Post cannot confirm if the bad guys are terrorist or just some criminal element, but notes that the MFA is saying the incident is purely criminal. Post further notes that there is a desalinization plant and oil refinery located in Yanbu which have been targets of previous terrorist attacks. Post commented there will be several visiting dignitaries and heads of state in Saudi Arabia tomorrow for the opening of a major University. A local Human rights group is reporting to media that there are several injuries, casualties, and hostages as a result of the security incident. The Emergency Action Committee will convene at 1230 Riyadh time to discuss post reaction. Qiana Bradford Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 BradfordClastatemov','\"Security Incident\" in Saudi Arabia, Unconfirmed reports of Hostages and casualtiesAt 0429 EDT Mr. Kim Davidson, RSO Embassy Riyadh, informed the EAO that there has been a \"security incident\" in the city of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia (approx 150 km North of Jeddah). Saudi Arabia security forces have engaged \"some type of bad guys\". Post cannot confirm if the bad guys are terrorist or just some criminal element, but notes that the MFA is saying the incident is purely criminal. Post further notes that there is a desalinization plant and oil refinery located in Yanbu which have been targets of previous terrorist attacks. Post commented there will be several visiting dignitaries and heads of state in Saudi Arabia tomorrow for the opening of a major University. A local Human rights group is reporting to media that there are several injuries, casualties, and hostages as a result of the security incident. The Emergency Action Committee will convene at 1230 Riyadh time to discuss post reaction. Qiana Bradford Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 BradfordClastatemov'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Brasília',8,1,'2142 - C05762815.txt','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma.? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time.','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma.? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Brasília',8,1,'2165 - C05762853.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionWhen is Steinberg call? fyi Dan ? I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2nd Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Craig Kelly just called in for the latest developments, which I passed. gm Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. ? Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother.','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionWhen is Steinberg call? fyi Dan ? I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2nd Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Craig Kelly just called in for the latest developments, which I passed. gm Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. ? Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Brasília',8,1,'2228 - C05762967.txt','WHEELS UP on GOLDMAN Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 10:00 local time Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 8:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 18:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 10:30 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionYes. Assume you are getting these updates as well. B6 Mills, Cheryl D It\'s 8 hours 45 minutes to Orlando. WHEELS UP for the Goldman plane. Importance: High Sean and David Goldman have left the consulate for the airport. Wheels up likely in one hour or less. SBU Sean has not yet arrived at the consulate. David Goldman, Rep Smith, David\'s attorneys and Mission personnel all safe at Consulate. Still set for 9am handover. Consulate will allow Sergio Tostes, attorney for the Brazilian family, into the building along with Sean and his grandmother, Silvana. We have arranged for the party to enter directly into the building via the garage. The grandmother announced to the press her intention to park 3 blocks away, as the consulate would not allow her in but press are quoting the Embassy spokesperson Orna Blum flatly contradicting that statement, emphasizing that for Sean\'s emotional well-being, and in sensitivity to Silvana and David, the reunion be safe, private, and calm. Importance: High It appears there will be no handover tonight. According to David\'s Brazilian attorney, the negotiators have broken up, having not been able to agree on the issue of the Grandmother accompanying Sean to the U.S. on the plane (clearly, the other side remains unaware of the source/nature of the charter flight that is pending a handover). We have rebuffed attempts by the Brazilian family\'s attorney to get clarification from the Americans as an obvious last-ditch ploy to once again present this as a U.S. vs Brazil issue. We have been clear to all parties that we the Mission have absolutely no role in any negotiation between the parties and will not/not undertake any contact with the family or their representatives. Deadline for handover established by the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court in Rio remains 9am Thursday ? morning at the U.S. Consulate. Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the warrant authorizing enforcement of the order has been issued and should be in the possession of law enforcement should the family not comply. BCA has confirmed they will be in early tomorrow morning, ready to arrange enforcement should that be necessary. However, David\'s attorney believes they will comply with the order and appear at the Consulate. We stand ready for multiple scenarios. In good news, the Brazilian Central Authority reported that the judge assigned to hear the two motions filed by attorneys for the Brazilian family in the Superior Tribunal de Justica (STJ) has denied both motions on the merits, not just refused to consider the motions. Links to the decisions for those who wish to read legal Portuguese are provided below. The frequently-announced press conference by the Brazilian family/their attorney never materialized. We await word on their next public relations foray. Importance: High I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details on that yet. Importance: High Good news this morning: Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal machinations to delay implementation of the court order, and that the turnover happened today. We do not/not know what if any conditions the family will try to place on a voluntary handover, so planning for police execution of the court order continues. Interpol office in Brasilia has assured BCA and the Embassy LEGAT that they are fully aware of the status of the ? case and are ready to provide support if Sean is not turned over. They will have action if the family attempts to hide Sean. We have contacted WHA Press and CA Press separately to discuss timing to release statements if/when we are successful with wheels up. We have discussed detailed contingency plans should the police be called upon to go to the family residence to enforce the order if voluntary handover does not occur. Also have plans in place to supplement personnel in Rio should this extend past today. We have a general sense of the timing of potential events: We expect to have more clarity from the attorneys as to whether or not voluntary handover will occur around noon/1pm local time, which is 9/10 DC time. Should police enforcement be required, that will likely mean mid/late afternoon local time. We will advise asap if this timeline shifts (as it is likely to do, this being Brazil.) Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at ST1 will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 00B which for us means 7-8am. We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first instance is on recess and the duty court judge will need to take action, but magistrates in Rio are keenly aware of the status of the case and may be prepared to move this evening. BCA is hoping to effect handover tonight, and will plan to send their psychologist to Rio if the handover must happen tomorrow morning.','WHEELS UP on GOLDMAN Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 10:00 local time Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 8:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 18:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 10:30 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionYes. Assume you are getting these updates as well. B6 Mills, Cheryl D; It\'s 8 hours 45 minutes to Orlando. WHEELS UP for the Goldman plane. Importance: High Sean and David Goldman have left the consulate for the airport. Wheels up likely in one hour or less. SBU Sean has not yet arrived at the consulate. David Goldman, Rep Smith, David\'s attorneys and Mission personnel all safe at Consulate. Still set for 9am handover. Consulate will allow Sergio Tostes, attorney for the Brazilian family, into the building along with Sean and his grandmother, Silvana. We have arranged for the party to enter directly into the building via the garage. The grandmother announced to the press her intention to \"park 3 blocks away, as the consulate would not allow her in\" but press are quoting the Embassy spokesperson Orna Blum flatly contradicting that statement, emphasizing that for Sean\'s emotional well-being, and in sensitivity to Silvana and David, the reunion be safe, private, and calm. Importance: High It appears there will be no handover tonight. According to David\'s Brazilian attorney, the negotiators have broken up, having not been able to agree on the issue of the Grandmother accompanying Sean to the U.S. on the plane (clearly, the other side remains unaware of the source/nature of the charter flight that is pending a handover). We have rebuffed attempts by the Brazilian family\'s attorney to \"get clarification from the Americans\" as an obvious last-ditch ploy to once again present this as a U.S. vs Brazil issue. We have been clear to all parties that we the Mission have absolutely no role in any negotiation between the parties and will not/not undertake any contact with the family or their representatives. Deadline for handover established by the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court in Rio remains 9am Thursday ? morning at the U.S. Consulate. Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the warrant authorizing enforcement of the order has been issued and should be in the possession of law enforcement should the family not comply. BCA has confirmed they will be in early tomorrow morning, ready to arrange enforcement should that be necessary. However, David\'s attorney believes they will comply with the order and appear at the Consulate. We stand ready for multiple scenarios. In good news, the Brazilian Central Authority reported that the judge assigned to hear the two motions filed by attorneys for the Brazilian family in the Superior Tribunal de Justica (STJ) has denied both motions on the merits, not just refused to consider the motions. Links to the decisions for those who wish to read legal Portuguese are provided below. The frequently-announced press conference by the Brazilian family/their attorney never materialized. We await word on their next public relations foray. Importance: High I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details on that yet. Importance: High Good news this morning: Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal machinations to delay implementation of the court order, and that the turnover happened today. We do not/not know what if any conditions the family will try to place on a voluntary handover, so planning for police execution of the court order continues. Interpol office in Brasilia has assured BCA and the Embassy LEGAT that they are fully aware of the status of the ? case and are ready to provide support if Sean is not turned over. They will have action if the family attempts to hide Sean. We have contacted WHA Press and CA Press separately to discuss timing to release statements if/when we are successful with wheels up. We have discussed detailed contingency plans should the police be called upon to go to the family residence to enforce the order if voluntary handover does not occur. Also have plans in place to supplement personnel in Rio should this extend past today. We have a general sense of the timing of potential events: We expect to have more clarity from the attorneys as to whether or not voluntary handover will occur around noon/1pm local time, which is 9/10 DC time. Should police enforcement be required, that will likely mean mid/late afternoon local time. We will advise asap if this timeline shifts (as it is likely to do, this being Brazil.) Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at ST1 will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 00B which for us means 7-8am. We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first instance is on recess and the \"duty court\" judge will need to take action, but magistrates in Rio are keenly aware of the status of the case and may be prepared to move this evening. BCA is hoping to effect handover tonight, and will plan to send their psychologist to Rio if the handover must happen tomorrow morning.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Brasília',8,1,'2231 - C05762971.txt','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEI\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this am--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. We are all relieved and thrilled to see this long overdue but very happy ending. I should also highlight the amazing work done by US Mission Brazil. The consular staff, Charge, Acting DCM (Marie Damour, the Consul General in Brasilia), LegATT, RSO, and a host of others all played a role in this successful return. My OCS DAS, Michele Bond, and her dedicated team also played a big role in communicating with David, his lawyers, Congress, and the press. We had Members of Congress, former Assistant Secretaries and US Ambassadors all pitching in. While there were disagreements at times over tactics, we all agreed that we were working towards the same goal: the safe return of Sean. We particularly appreciate the strong support from the Secretary. Many people will try to take credit for today\'s happy reunion but it was the Secretary\'s continued concern and interest in this case that made the difference. We could not have provided a better gift to David Goldman during this season of giving. Janice Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All, The Goldman case finally came to an end, and despite the efforts of all involved the hand over of the child to the US Consulate in Rio was transformed into a deplorable display of the child walking in the streets with the maternal family, being exposed to the media and to the public that surrounded the consulate. I\'m sorry this had to happen but it seems that Mr. Sergio Tostes, the maternal family\'s attorney, did not feel at all embarrased to use and expose the child, who was probably under severe stress, in order to gather support for his position. This most despicable man is not accepting the fact that, despite his life long relationships with influential authorities in Brazil, he was unable to win the case and Sean is finally being reunited with his only real father. I just hope that David and the Goldman family find enough time to recover their lives and their relationship with Sean. They need time more than anything else and now it is up to the US government to guarantee that David Goldman will','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEI\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this am--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. We are all relieved and thrilled to see this long overdue but very happy ending. I should also highlight the amazing work done by US Mission Brazil. The consular staff, Charge, Acting DCM (Marie Damour, the Consul General in Brasilia), LegATT, RSO, and a host of others all played a role in this successful return. My OCS DAS, Michele Bond, and her dedicated team also played a big role in communicating with David, his lawyers, Congress, and the press. We had Members of Congress, former Assistant Secretaries and US Ambassadors all pitching in. While there were disagreements at times over tactics, we all agreed that we were working towards the same goal: the safe return of Sean. We particularly appreciate the strong support from the Secretary. Many people will try to take credit for today\'s happy reunion but it was the Secretary\'s continued concern and interest in this case that made the difference. We could not have provided a better gift to David Goldman during this season of giving. Janice Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All, The Goldman case finally came to an end, and despite the efforts of all involved the hand over of the child to the US Consulate in Rio was transformed into a deplorable display of the child walking in the streets with the maternal family, being exposed to the media and to the public that surrounded the consulate. I\'m sorry this had to happen but it seems that Mr. Sergio Tostes, the maternal family\'s attorney, did not feel at all embarrased to use and expose the child, who was probably under severe stress, in order to gather support for his position. This most despicable man is not accepting the fact that, despite his life long relationships with influential authorities in Brazil, he was unable to win the case and Sean is finally being reunited with his only real father. I just hope that David and the Goldman family find enough time to recover their lives and their relationship with Sean. They need time more than anything else and now it is up to the US government to guarantee that David Goldman will'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Brasília',8,1,'3683 - C05766547.txt','Letter to LautenbergHi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time. Sincerely,','Letter to LautenbergHi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time. Sincerely,'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Brasília',8,1,'3717 - C05766611.txt','Latest on Goldman DecisionSubject: Latest on Goldman Decision Ops just passed us the following on latest developments in the Goldman case, courtesy of our Embassy in Brasilia: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate a voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Ops just passed us the following on latest developments in the Goldman case, courtesy of our Embassy in Brasilia: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate a voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement.','Latest on Goldman DecisionSubject: Latest on Goldman Decision Ops just passed us the following on latest developments in the Goldman case, courtesy of our Embassy in Brasilia: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate a \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Ops just passed us the following on latest developments in the Goldman case, courtesy of our Embassy in Brasilia: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate a \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Brasília',8,1,'3740 - C05766651.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman Decisionfyi Dan I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2\'d Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Damour will continue to update as events progress. -Phil! Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: o Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. o Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. o David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at STJ will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. ? The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. ? BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. ? We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. ? We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 008 which for us means 7-8am. ? We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: ? STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. ? The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. ? The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. ? Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman Decisionfyi Dan I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2\'d Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Damour will continue to update as events progress. -Phil! Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: o Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. o Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. o David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at STJ will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. ? The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. ? BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. ? We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. ? We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 008 which for us means 7-8am. ? We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: ? STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. ? The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. ? The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. ? Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Brasília',8,1,'3742 - C05766654.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionSet for 12:30 You are calling redswitch from your black ste phone 202-647-5926 When is Steinberg call? fyi Dan? Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo ? has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionSet for 12:30 You are calling redswitch from your black ste phone 202-647-5926 When is Steinberg call? fyi Dan? Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo ? has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Bravo_(U.S._TV_network)',6,1,'1007 - C05760216.txt','Bravo!What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you walked the walk over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit.','Bravo!What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you \"walked the walk\" over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Bravo_(U.S._TV_network)',6,1,'1008 - C05760217.txt','Bravo!Back Tuesday Speaking at UNESCO Monday with the new director on the unfinished Beijing agenda called to say she wants to give us several million dollars to subsidize a fund to give an annual award for innovation in empowering women that would be a rockefeller-State partnership. It would have a selection comm and we\'d have to run all the traps, but this could be huge. We could name after you if L would allow. I have to work oin this when I get back. Many miles to go, but thx so much. Will you be back next week? What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you walked the walk over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile','Bravo!Back Tuesday Speaking at UNESCO Monday with the new director on the unfinished Beijing agenda called to say she wants to give us several million dollars to subsidize a fund to give an annual award for innovation in empowering women that would be a rockefeller-State partnership. It would have a selection comm and we\'d have to run all the traps, but this could be huge. We could name after you if L would allow. I have to work oin this when I get back. Many miles to go, but thx so much. Will you be back next week? What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you \"walked the walk\" over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Bravo_(U.S._TV_network)',6,1,'2222 - C05762939.txt','BravoSee traffic from bottom up Adding Caroline Adler and others -- another brilliant win. Major impact in Manila and throughout the Philippines from the Secretary\'s recorded National Day greeting. Below is from the legendary Kristie Kenney, our Ambo. Folks: the secretary\'s video was a huge success. Thanks so much to our EAP team for getting it done and to the Manila PAS team for getting it out on a holiday. It was a terrific message. Am just leaving the Palace independence day fete (looking stiff in my filipiana) where the President grabbed me to say please thank Secretary Clinton for that wonderful message. No one has ever done that before and it really showed that the United States cares about us. Secretary Romulo stopped me and said I heard secretary Clinton\'s message over the radio this morning and it was beautiful.. Everyone from the gate guards to shopping mall vendors stopping me to say they saw/heard Secretary\'s message. People are literally thrilled and stunned that our Secretary of State would reach out in such a personal fashion. Bravo to all of you who made that happen. 75','BravoSee traffic from bottom up Adding Caroline Adler and others -- another brilliant win. Major impact in Manila and throughout the Philippines from the Secretary\'s recorded National Day greeting. Below is from the legendary Kristie Kenney, our Ambo. Folks: the secretary\'s video was a huge success. Thanks so much to our EAP team for getting it done and to the Manila PAS team for getting it out on a holiday. It was a terrific message. Am just leaving the Palace independence day fete (looking stiff in my filipiana) where the President grabbed me to say \"please thank Secretary Clinton for that wonderful message. No one has ever done that before and it really showed that the United States cares about us\". Secretary Romulo stopped me and said \"I heard secretary Clinton\'s message over the radio this morning and it was beautiful.\". Everyone from the gate guards to shopping mall vendors stopping me to say they saw/heard Secretary\'s message. People are literally thrilled and stunned that our Secretary of State would reach out in such a personal fashion. Bravo to all of you who made that happen. 75'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Bravo_(U.S._TV_network)',6,1,'2412 - C05763588.txt','Pse pass to SI spent time on the web this morning following the map of your trip on the NYT website and looking at the pictures of Goma then NPR announced that the Diane Rehm show would feature u talking about sexual violence in Congo. -- bravo. I felt very proud of what u are doing. AM','Pse pass to SI spent time on the web this morning following the map of your trip on the NYT website and looking at the pictures of Goma; then NPR announced that the Diane Rehm show would feature u talking about sexual violence in Congo. -- bravo. I felt very proud of what u are doing. AM'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Bravo_(U.S._TV_network)',6,1,'2957 - C05764765.txt','Bravo!What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good poSitive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you walked the walk over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit.','Bravo!What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good poSitive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you \"walked the walk\" over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Bravo_(U.S._TV_network)',6,1,'2990 - C05764833.txt','Bravo!Back Tuesday Speaking at UNESCO Monday with the new director on the unfinished Beijing agenda called to say she wants to give us several million dollars to subsidize a fund to give an annual award for innovation in empowering women that would be a rockefeller-State partnership. It would have a selection comm and we\'d have to run all the traps, but this could be huge. We could name after you if L would allow. I have to work oin this when I get back. Many miles to go, but thx so much. Will you be back next week? What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you walked the walk over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile','Bravo!Back Tuesday Speaking at UNESCO Monday with the new director on the unfinished Beijing agenda called to say she wants to give us several million dollars to subsidize a fund to give an annual award for innovation in empowering women that would be a rockefeller-State partnership. It would have a selection comm and we\'d have to run all the traps, but this could be huge. We could name after you if L would allow. I have to work oin this when I get back. Many miles to go, but thx so much. Will you be back next week? What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you \"walked the walk\" over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'1183 - C05760469.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'1239 - C05760551.txt','Notes from the Peanut GalleryI am now. See b/I - are you home now - if so I am going to call If our early assessment of today\'s election in Honduras holds, we will have just been witness to a remarkable thing: Honduran voters have taken back their democracy from two failed leaders -- Zelaya and Micheletti -- who had driven Honduras to isolation and despair. The turnout (probably a record) and the clear rejection of the Liberal Party shows our approach was the right one, and puts Brazil and others who would not recognize the election in an impossible position. As we think about what to say, I would strongly recommend that we not be shy. We should congratulate the Honduran people, we should connect today\'s vote to the deep democratic vocation of the Honduran people, and we should call on the community of democratic nations (and especially those of the Americas) to recognize, respect, and respond to this accomplishment of the Honduran people. Finally, this Administration, which worked so hard to manage and resolve this crisis, should be the one who defines the results and perceptions of today\'s vote, and not our critics on the Hill (who had no clear pathway to elections) or our adversaries in the region (who never wanted this day to happen).','Notes from the Peanut GalleryI am now. See b/I - are you home now - if so I am going to call If our early assessment of today\'s election in Honduras holds, we will have just been witness to a remarkable thing: Honduran voters have taken back their democracy from two failed leaders -- Zelaya and Micheletti -- who had driven Honduras to isolation and despair. The turnout (probably a record) and the clear rejection of the Liberal Party shows our approach was the right one, and puts Brazil and others who would not recognize the election in an impossible position. As we think about what to say, I would strongly recommend that we not be shy. We should congratulate the Honduran people, we should connect today\'s vote to the deep democratic vocation of the Honduran people, and we should call on the community of democratic nations (and especially those of the Americas) to recognize, respect, and respond to this accomplishment of the Honduran people. Finally, this Administration, which worked so hard to manage and resolve this crisis, should be the one who defines the results and perceptions of today\'s vote, and not our critics on the Hill (who had no clear pathway to elections) or our adversaries in the region (who never wanted this day to happen).'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'1281 - C05760657.txt','S interview feedback International food securityFrom amb to brazil (holdover) Cheryl, we are in the Netherlands and happen to be watching the Secretary\'s interview with Rick Neiman. He was the person we always used for a good interview! She was extrordinary and I am sure well received by the Dutch. Who knows perhaps, Prime Minister Balkanende might extend the troops one more time! Cliff','S interview feedback International food securityFrom amb to brazil (holdover) Cheryl, we are in the Netherlands and happen to be watching the Secretary\'s interview with Rick Neiman. He was the person we always used for a good interview! She was extrordinary and I am sure well received by the Dutch. Who knows perhaps, Prime Minister Balkanende might extend the troops one more time! Cliff'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'1527 - C05761318.txt','TestimonyI agree we should add Brazil to regional anchors, but worry about lumping India in with China and Russia. Propose adding an India sentence in the Asia section. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Pis forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?','TestimonyI agree we should add Brazil to regional anchors, but worry about lumping India in with China and Russia. Propose adding an India sentence in the Asia section. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Pis forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'1924 - C05762462.txt','Lins e Silva Family on CBSFYI Fyi. The latest on the Sean Goldman case. The Lins e Silva family will appear on CBS tomorrow morning with a tape showing an interview with Sean Goldman where he says he wants to live in Brazil and that he considers Lins e Silva his father. David Goldman and his attorneys are extremely upset about Sean being exploited this way. The federal court that just decided that David should have custody whenever he is in Brazil believes the Lins e Silva family and maternal grandparents are doing all they can to alienate Sean from his father. We have been asked to provide CBS with a written statement about all that is being done to reunite Sean with his father. This is In the works now. Here is what we know about the tape: Family Releases New Psych Transcript Brazilian press have reported the release of a transcript of a new psychological interview of Sean Goldman, quoting Sean as stating that he considers Lins e Silva his father and that he wants to stay in Brazil. Press reports indicate that this interview was taped, and took place in front of witnesses from the Rio state level children\'s rights organizations. At least one report then referred to the controversy of the psychological exam, and quotes a psychologist as saying that the mother\'s family may be increasing the boy\'s suffering by making him talk once more, thereby reliving the child\'s traumas. Almost all reporting points out that the psychologist conducting the interview was hired by the maternal family Julie 36 Colleagues, Bernie Aronson called Milt this afternoon to let him know that the Lins e Silva family will be in the U.S. tomorrow to make an appearance on CBS. The family will be bringing a video of Sean. I don\'t have any more details, but wanted to pass on the heads up. Mordica 37','Lins e Silva Family on CBSFYI Fyi. The latest on the Sean Goldman case. The Lins e Silva family will appear on CBS tomorrow morning with a tape showing an interview with Sean Goldman where he says he wants to live in Brazil and that he considers Lins e Silva his father. David Goldman and his attorneys are extremely upset about Sean being exploited this way. The federal court that just decided that David should have custody whenever he is in Brazil believes the Lins e Silva family and maternal grandparents are doing all they can to alienate Sean from his father. We have been asked to provide CBS with a written statement about all that is being done to reunite Sean with his father. This is In the works now. Here is what we know about the tape: Family Releases New Psych Transcript Brazilian press have reported the release of a transcript of a new psychological interview of Sean Goldman, quoting Sean as stating that he considers Lins e Silva his father and that he wants to stay in Brazil. Press reports indicate that this interview was taped, and took place in front of witnesses from the Rio state level children\'s rights organizations. At least one report then referred to the controversy of the psychological exam, and quotes a psychologist as saying that the mother\'s family may be increasing the boy\'s suffering by making him talk once more, thereby reliving the child\'s traumas. Almost all reporting points out that the psychologist conducting the interview was hired by the maternal family Julie 36 Colleagues, Bernie Aronson called Milt this afternoon to let him know that the Lins e Silva family will be in the U.S. tomorrow to make an appearance on CBS. The family will be bringing a video of Sean. I don\'t have any more details, but wanted to pass on the heads up. Mordica 37'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'2084 - C05762737.txt','Mini Schedule 7/10/097:30 am PHONE CALL w/SWISS FEDERAL COUNCILLOR MICHELINE 7:45 am CALMY-REY Secretary\'s Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am PRIVATE BREAKFAST 9:30 am James Madison Room, 84\' floor 9:30 am OFFICE TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am TOWN HALL MEETING 11:00 am Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Approx. 700 employees attending. 11:30 am PHOTO OPS 11:35 am Secretary\'s Outer Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR DANIEL BENJAMIN, 12:20 pm COORDINATOR FOR COUNTERTERRORISM Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 170 guests attending. 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm MEETING w/TIM SOLSO, CEO OF CUMMINS AND CO-CHAIR US- 1:30 pm BRAZIL CEO FORUM Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/EUROPEAN UNION COMMISSIONER BENITA 2:00 pm FERRERO-WALDNER Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/UN AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm MEETING w/DENNIS ROSS 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Reagan National Airport 3:35 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 4:00 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport via US Air Shuttle #2187 En route New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 5:13 pm ARRIVE New York, New York 5:30 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 6:30 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 134','Mini Schedule 7/10/097:30 am PHONE CALL w/SWISS FEDERAL COUNCILLOR MICHELINE 7:45 am CALMY-REY Secretary\'s Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am PRIVATE BREAKFAST 9:30 am James Madison Room, 84\' floor 9:30 am OFFICE TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am TOWN HALL MEETING 11:00 am Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Approx. 700 employees attending. 11:30 am PHOTO OPS 11:35 am Secretary\'s Outer Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR DANIEL BENJAMIN, 12:20 pm COORDINATOR FOR COUNTERTERRORISM Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 170 guests attending. 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm MEETING w/TIM SOLSO, CEO OF CUMMINS AND CO-CHAIR US- 1:30 pm BRAZIL CEO FORUM Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/EUROPEAN UNION COMMISSIONER BENITA 2:00 pm FERRERO-WALDNER Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/UN AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm MEETING w/DENNIS ROSS 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Reagan National Airport 3:35 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 4:00 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport via US Air Shuttle #2187 En route New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 5:13 pm ARRIVE New York, New York 5:30 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 6:30 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 134'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'2140 - C05762813.txt','Brazil and MexicoB5 a 73','Brazil and MexicoB5 a 73'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'2142 - C05762815.txt','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma.? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time.','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma.? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time.'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'2143 - C05762816.txt','Letter to LautenbergBased on the Brazilian decision he should release the hold. Do I need to call him? FYI -- we ended up not sending the letter this afternoon because Lautenberg\'s staff was being difficult and hedging. Now, we can update and send tomorrow (if it is still required) based on latest information from tonight\'s ruling, as you had intended from the start. The letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg,','Letter to LautenbergBased on the Brazilian decision he should release the hold. Do I need to call him? FYI -- we ended up not sending the letter this afternoon because Lautenberg\'s staff was being difficult and hedging. Now, we can update and send tomorrow (if it is still required) based on latest information from tonight\'s ruling, as you had intended from the start. The letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg,'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'2152 - C05762836.txt','Brazil and MexicoTom backgrounded them yesterday in the briefing room, not certain but don\'t think he put down any groundwork on this specifically. But in terms of setting expectations it would be a combo of a few overt and not overt things: - Seeing what Admin/For Pol Members of Congress are on TV today and the shows tomorrow, all we need is one person to float it. - We have flight time tomorrow when Tom & Jake can do it on background or OTR. - There\'s one blogger that folks loosely follow, I know how to get her something through a 3rd party. - I have to talk to a few of our guys today like Matt Lee on misc stuff, and I\'m sure he\'ll ask me something about the OAS where I can easily say the folks in WHA are real pessimistic. And our travelers traffic info among themselves. The best thing to put out there would be the notion that there are those who don\'t think you should go. If you don\'t, you don\'t. But if you do, you chose to be direct, to make a principled stand. Shouldn\'t be too tough, because the notion of Cuba being voted in is something they will WANT to believe, it\'ll make good copy. And it makes it easier to explain any decision/outcome How will we set any expectations? Did anyone background the press yet? 76 77','Brazil and MexicoTom backgrounded them yesterday in the briefing room, not certain but don\'t think he put down any groundwork on this specifically. But in terms of setting expectations it would be a combo of a few overt and not overt things: - Seeing what Admin/For Pol Members of Congress are on TV today and the shows tomorrow, all we need is one person to float it. - We have flight time tomorrow when Tom & Jake can do it on background or OTR. - There\'s one blogger that folks loosely follow, I know how to get her something through a 3rd party. - I have to talk to a few of our guys today like Matt Lee on misc stuff, and I\'m sure he\'ll ask me something about the OAS where I can easily say the folks in WHA are real pessimistic. And our travelers traffic info among themselves. The best thing to put out there would be the notion that there are those who don\'t think you should go. If you don\'t, you don\'t. But if you do, you chose to be direct, to make a principled stand. Shouldn\'t be too tough, because the notion of Cuba being voted in is something they will WANT to believe, it\'ll make good copy. And it makes it easier to explain any decision/outcome How will we set any expectations? Did anyone background the press yet? 76 77'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'2158 - C05762845.txt','Brazil and MexicoTom\'s backgrounder definitely played down expectations. Tom backgrounded them yesterday in the briefing room, not certain but don\'t think he put down any groundwork on this specifically. But in terms of setting expectations it would be a combo of a few overt and not overt things: - Seeing what Admin/For Pol Members of Congress are on TV today and the shows tomorrow, all we need is one person to float it. - We have flight time tomorrow when Tom & Jake can do it on background or OTR. - There\'s one blogger that folks loosely follow, I know how to get her something through a 3rd party. - I have to talk to a few of our guys today like Matt Lee on misc stuff, and I\'m sure he\'ll ask me something about the OAS where I can easily say the folks in WHA are real pessimistic. And our travelers traffic info among themselves. The best thing to put out there would be the notion that there are those who don\'t think you should go. If you don\'t, you don\'t. But if you do, you chose to be direct, to make a principled stand. Shouldn\'t be too tough, because the notion of Cuba being voted in is something they will WANT to believe, it\'ll make good copy. And it makes it easier to explain any decision/outcome How will we set any expectations? Did anyone background the press yet? 78 If we set the expectation now that the outcome is likely to not go our way, ANY alternative - even one kicking the can down the road as Jake outlines below - would be seen as a significant victory. And as an added bonus, it would be an opportunity to highlight your personal dedication to and prioritization of human rights/democracy, which we\'ve been criticized for since China. 79','Brazil and MexicoTom\'s backgrounder definitely played down expectations. Tom backgrounded them yesterday in the briefing room, not certain but don\'t think he put down any groundwork on this specifically. But in terms of setting expectations it would be a combo of a few overt and not overt things: - Seeing what Admin/For Pol Members of Congress are on TV today and the shows tomorrow, all we need is one person to float it. - We have flight time tomorrow when Tom & Jake can do it on background or OTR. - There\'s one blogger that folks loosely follow, I know how to get her something through a 3rd party. - I have to talk to a few of our guys today like Matt Lee on misc stuff, and I\'m sure he\'ll ask me something about the OAS where I can easily say the folks in WHA are real pessimistic. And our travelers traffic info among themselves. The best thing to put out there would be the notion that there are those who don\'t think you should go. If you don\'t, you don\'t. But if you do, you chose to be direct, to make a principled stand. Shouldn\'t be too tough, because the notion of Cuba being voted in is something they will WANT to believe, it\'ll make good copy. And it makes it easier to explain any decision/outcome How will we set any expectations? Did anyone background the press yet? 78 If we set the expectation now that the outcome is likely to not go our way, ANY alternative - even one kicking the can down the road as Jake outlines below - would be seen as a significant victory. And as an added bonus, it would be an opportunity to highlight your personal dedication to and prioritization of human rights/democracy, which we\'ve been criticized for since China. 79'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'2190 - C05762886.txt','TomReached out tom about your calls this morning. He reports that the Mexicans are appreciative for the call and are energized. They are reaching out to others to try to find a helpful solution. Amorim called the Brazilian Ambassador here, who tom spoke to after your call. Amorim was very happy with the call, especially the detailed discussion of possible solutions. He professed a desire to work with you to resolve this issue. Brazil recognizes that it is being tagged as the blocker on democratic language and wants to get out of the way. That explains Amorim\'s heavy push to give this issue back to Insulza. Torn told the Brazilian Ambassador that Insulza has a big credibility problem in our Congress, and that we, Brazil, Mexico, and others cannot walk away from the issue. This was being relayed back to Amorim. Among a core group of countries there is a growing realization that lack of consensus could be very damaging for the OAS and its members. Tom thinks your calls have injected new urgency into the search for a solution. He will be sending a classified update on the latest in a few hours. We will pouch to the house. 83','TomReached out tom about your calls this morning. He reports that the Mexicans are appreciative for the call and are energized. They are reaching out to others to try to find a helpful solution. Amorim called the Brazilian Ambassador here, who tom spoke to after your call. Amorim was very happy with the call, especially the detailed discussion of possible solutions. He professed a desire to work with you to resolve this issue. Brazil recognizes that it is being tagged as the \"blocker on democratic language and wants to get out of the way. That explains Amorim\'s heavy push to give this issue back to Insulza. Torn told the Brazilian Ambassador that Insulza has a big credibility problem in our Congress, and that we, Brazil, Mexico, and others cannot walk away from the issue. This was being relayed back to Amorim. Among a core group of countries there is a growing realization that lack of consensus could be very damaging for the OAS and its members. Tom thinks your calls have injected new urgency into the search for a solution. He will be sending a classified update on the latest in a few hours. We will pouch to the house. 83'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'2228 - C05762967.txt','WHEELS UP on GOLDMAN Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 10:00 local time Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 8:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 18:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 10:30 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionYes. Assume you are getting these updates as well. B6 Mills, Cheryl D It\'s 8 hours 45 minutes to Orlando. WHEELS UP for the Goldman plane. Importance: High Sean and David Goldman have left the consulate for the airport. Wheels up likely in one hour or less. SBU Sean has not yet arrived at the consulate. David Goldman, Rep Smith, David\'s attorneys and Mission personnel all safe at Consulate. Still set for 9am handover. Consulate will allow Sergio Tostes, attorney for the Brazilian family, into the building along with Sean and his grandmother, Silvana. We have arranged for the party to enter directly into the building via the garage. The grandmother announced to the press her intention to park 3 blocks away, as the consulate would not allow her in but press are quoting the Embassy spokesperson Orna Blum flatly contradicting that statement, emphasizing that for Sean\'s emotional well-being, and in sensitivity to Silvana and David, the reunion be safe, private, and calm. Importance: High It appears there will be no handover tonight. According to David\'s Brazilian attorney, the negotiators have broken up, having not been able to agree on the issue of the Grandmother accompanying Sean to the U.S. on the plane (clearly, the other side remains unaware of the source/nature of the charter flight that is pending a handover). We have rebuffed attempts by the Brazilian family\'s attorney to get clarification from the Americans as an obvious last-ditch ploy to once again present this as a U.S. vs Brazil issue. We have been clear to all parties that we the Mission have absolutely no role in any negotiation between the parties and will not/not undertake any contact with the family or their representatives. Deadline for handover established by the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court in Rio remains 9am Thursday ? morning at the U.S. Consulate. Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the warrant authorizing enforcement of the order has been issued and should be in the possession of law enforcement should the family not comply. BCA has confirmed they will be in early tomorrow morning, ready to arrange enforcement should that be necessary. However, David\'s attorney believes they will comply with the order and appear at the Consulate. We stand ready for multiple scenarios. In good news, the Brazilian Central Authority reported that the judge assigned to hear the two motions filed by attorneys for the Brazilian family in the Superior Tribunal de Justica (STJ) has denied both motions on the merits, not just refused to consider the motions. Links to the decisions for those who wish to read legal Portuguese are provided below. The frequently-announced press conference by the Brazilian family/their attorney never materialized. We await word on their next public relations foray. Importance: High I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details on that yet. Importance: High Good news this morning: Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal machinations to delay implementation of the court order, and that the turnover happened today. We do not/not know what if any conditions the family will try to place on a voluntary handover, so planning for police execution of the court order continues. Interpol office in Brasilia has assured BCA and the Embassy LEGAT that they are fully aware of the status of the ? case and are ready to provide support if Sean is not turned over. They will have action if the family attempts to hide Sean. We have contacted WHA Press and CA Press separately to discuss timing to release statements if/when we are successful with wheels up. We have discussed detailed contingency plans should the police be called upon to go to the family residence to enforce the order if voluntary handover does not occur. Also have plans in place to supplement personnel in Rio should this extend past today. We have a general sense of the timing of potential events: We expect to have more clarity from the attorneys as to whether or not voluntary handover will occur around noon/1pm local time, which is 9/10 DC time. Should police enforcement be required, that will likely mean mid/late afternoon local time. We will advise asap if this timeline shifts (as it is likely to do, this being Brazil.) Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at ST1 will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 00B which for us means 7-8am. We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first instance is on recess and the duty court judge will need to take action, but magistrates in Rio are keenly aware of the status of the case and may be prepared to move this evening. BCA is hoping to effect handover tonight, and will plan to send their psychologist to Rio if the handover must happen tomorrow morning.','WHEELS UP on GOLDMAN Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 10:00 local time Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 8:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 18:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 10:30 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionYes. Assume you are getting these updates as well. B6 Mills, Cheryl D; It\'s 8 hours 45 minutes to Orlando. WHEELS UP for the Goldman plane. Importance: High Sean and David Goldman have left the consulate for the airport. Wheels up likely in one hour or less. SBU Sean has not yet arrived at the consulate. David Goldman, Rep Smith, David\'s attorneys and Mission personnel all safe at Consulate. Still set for 9am handover. Consulate will allow Sergio Tostes, attorney for the Brazilian family, into the building along with Sean and his grandmother, Silvana. We have arranged for the party to enter directly into the building via the garage. The grandmother announced to the press her intention to \"park 3 blocks away, as the consulate would not allow her in\" but press are quoting the Embassy spokesperson Orna Blum flatly contradicting that statement, emphasizing that for Sean\'s emotional well-being, and in sensitivity to Silvana and David, the reunion be safe, private, and calm. Importance: High It appears there will be no handover tonight. According to David\'s Brazilian attorney, the negotiators have broken up, having not been able to agree on the issue of the Grandmother accompanying Sean to the U.S. on the plane (clearly, the other side remains unaware of the source/nature of the charter flight that is pending a handover). We have rebuffed attempts by the Brazilian family\'s attorney to \"get clarification from the Americans\" as an obvious last-ditch ploy to once again present this as a U.S. vs Brazil issue. We have been clear to all parties that we the Mission have absolutely no role in any negotiation between the parties and will not/not undertake any contact with the family or their representatives. Deadline for handover established by the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court in Rio remains 9am Thursday ? morning at the U.S. Consulate. Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the warrant authorizing enforcement of the order has been issued and should be in the possession of law enforcement should the family not comply. BCA has confirmed they will be in early tomorrow morning, ready to arrange enforcement should that be necessary. However, David\'s attorney believes they will comply with the order and appear at the Consulate. We stand ready for multiple scenarios. In good news, the Brazilian Central Authority reported that the judge assigned to hear the two motions filed by attorneys for the Brazilian family in the Superior Tribunal de Justica (STJ) has denied both motions on the merits, not just refused to consider the motions. Links to the decisions for those who wish to read legal Portuguese are provided below. The frequently-announced press conference by the Brazilian family/their attorney never materialized. We await word on their next public relations foray. Importance: High I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details on that yet. Importance: High Good news this morning: Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal machinations to delay implementation of the court order, and that the turnover happened today. We do not/not know what if any conditions the family will try to place on a voluntary handover, so planning for police execution of the court order continues. Interpol office in Brasilia has assured BCA and the Embassy LEGAT that they are fully aware of the status of the ? case and are ready to provide support if Sean is not turned over. They will have action if the family attempts to hide Sean. We have contacted WHA Press and CA Press separately to discuss timing to release statements if/when we are successful with wheels up. We have discussed detailed contingency plans should the police be called upon to go to the family residence to enforce the order if voluntary handover does not occur. Also have plans in place to supplement personnel in Rio should this extend past today. We have a general sense of the timing of potential events: We expect to have more clarity from the attorneys as to whether or not voluntary handover will occur around noon/1pm local time, which is 9/10 DC time. Should police enforcement be required, that will likely mean mid/late afternoon local time. We will advise asap if this timeline shifts (as it is likely to do, this being Brazil.) Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at ST1 will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 00B which for us means 7-8am. We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first instance is on recess and the \"duty court\" judge will need to take action, but magistrates in Rio are keenly aware of the status of the case and may be prepared to move this evening. BCA is hoping to effect handover tonight, and will plan to send their psychologist to Rio if the handover must happen tomorrow morning.'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'2231 - C05762971.txt','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEI\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this am--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. We are all relieved and thrilled to see this long overdue but very happy ending. I should also highlight the amazing work done by US Mission Brazil. The consular staff, Charge, Acting DCM (Marie Damour, the Consul General in Brasilia), LegATT, RSO, and a host of others all played a role in this successful return. My OCS DAS, Michele Bond, and her dedicated team also played a big role in communicating with David, his lawyers, Congress, and the press. We had Members of Congress, former Assistant Secretaries and US Ambassadors all pitching in. While there were disagreements at times over tactics, we all agreed that we were working towards the same goal: the safe return of Sean. We particularly appreciate the strong support from the Secretary. Many people will try to take credit for today\'s happy reunion but it was the Secretary\'s continued concern and interest in this case that made the difference. We could not have provided a better gift to David Goldman during this season of giving. Janice Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All, The Goldman case finally came to an end, and despite the efforts of all involved the hand over of the child to the US Consulate in Rio was transformed into a deplorable display of the child walking in the streets with the maternal family, being exposed to the media and to the public that surrounded the consulate. I\'m sorry this had to happen but it seems that Mr. Sergio Tostes, the maternal family\'s attorney, did not feel at all embarrased to use and expose the child, who was probably under severe stress, in order to gather support for his position. This most despicable man is not accepting the fact that, despite his life long relationships with influential authorities in Brazil, he was unable to win the case and Sean is finally being reunited with his only real father. I just hope that David and the Goldman family find enough time to recover their lives and their relationship with Sean. They need time more than anything else and now it is up to the US government to guarantee that David Goldman will','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEI\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this am--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. We are all relieved and thrilled to see this long overdue but very happy ending. I should also highlight the amazing work done by US Mission Brazil. The consular staff, Charge, Acting DCM (Marie Damour, the Consul General in Brasilia), LegATT, RSO, and a host of others all played a role in this successful return. My OCS DAS, Michele Bond, and her dedicated team also played a big role in communicating with David, his lawyers, Congress, and the press. We had Members of Congress, former Assistant Secretaries and US Ambassadors all pitching in. While there were disagreements at times over tactics, we all agreed that we were working towards the same goal: the safe return of Sean. We particularly appreciate the strong support from the Secretary. Many people will try to take credit for today\'s happy reunion but it was the Secretary\'s continued concern and interest in this case that made the difference. We could not have provided a better gift to David Goldman during this season of giving. Janice Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All, The Goldman case finally came to an end, and despite the efforts of all involved the hand over of the child to the US Consulate in Rio was transformed into a deplorable display of the child walking in the streets with the maternal family, being exposed to the media and to the public that surrounded the consulate. I\'m sorry this had to happen but it seems that Mr. Sergio Tostes, the maternal family\'s attorney, did not feel at all embarrased to use and expose the child, who was probably under severe stress, in order to gather support for his position. This most despicable man is not accepting the fact that, despite his life long relationships with influential authorities in Brazil, he was unable to win the case and Sean is finally being reunited with his only real father. I just hope that David and the Goldman family find enough time to recover their lives and their relationship with Sean. They need time more than anything else and now it is up to the US government to guarantee that David Goldman will'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'2244 - C05762996.txt','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEThank you for all of your great wprk this year!! And Merry Merry Christmas. See you in 2010. I worked with Huma and the notes have been placed in the mail system at State. Merry Christmas! I\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this a . m--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All,','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEThank you for all of your great wprk this year!! And Merry Merry Christmas. See you in 2010. I worked with Huma and the notes have been placed in the mail system at State. Merry Christmas! I\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this a . m--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All,'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'2397 - C05763508.txt','Heads up on comm farming etc.Fyi I would be careful with the commercial farming. Many African leaders support it because it\'s good for their cronies. Paul Collier has been one of the most vocal supporters of commercial farming - mostly because of the success of Brazil. Our USAID colleagues are much less supportive because historically it doesn\'t have as much benefit for the poor as working directly with rural farmers. I think the best way to frame this issue is to say: we support small holder farmers and that\'s what our programs will emphasize but, if we see an opportunity for commercial farms to also help achieve our goal of lifting 100 million out of hunger and poverty, then we will support it. In general, commercial farms usually benefit those who are above the poverty line - not those below it. Best, Matt Am just getting ready to go throufh emails sent after 3pm yesterday. A few thoughts b/f I do: 1.S made commitments re angola and agriculture 2.S agreed w/ nigerian agri min that we need to invest in commercial farming rather than only rural farming (several countries have observed that focusing on rural farming has not worked but have offered no analysis for that but it was said in several counties). Cdm','Heads up on comm farming etc.Fyi I would be careful with the commercial farming. Many African leaders support it because it\'s good for their cronies. Paul Collier has been one of the most vocal supporters of commercial farming - mostly because of the success of Brazil. Our USAID colleagues are much less supportive because historically it doesn\'t have as much benefit for the poor as working directly with rural farmers. I think the best way to frame this issue is to say: we support small holder farmers and that\'s what our programs will emphasize; but, if we see an opportunity for commercial farms to also help achieve our goal of lifting 100 million out of hunger and poverty, then we will support it. In general, commercial farms usually benefit those who are above the poverty line - not those below it. Best, Matt Am just getting ready to go throufh emails sent after 3pm yesterday. A few thoughts b/f I do: 1.S made commitments re angola and agriculture; 2.S agreed w/ nigerian agri min that we need to invest in commercial farming rather than only rural farming (several countries have observed that focusing on rural farming has not worked but have offered no analysis for that but it was said in several counties). Cdm'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'2697 - C05764282.txt','Ensuring Energy TransitionsH RC: FYI. This is my point. cdm Hi Cheryl, Thanks for your email. I am on a plane now ? headed back from Istambul. I have not has any time to address this. But I will certainly work on it shortly. And in fact am meeting with David this week to do so. But I also think it is essential to take into account the concerns of the Hill. In Jose\'s hearings and mine, the committee quite explicitly and directly said they expected us to play significant roles in energy. David should certainly have the lead role, as the secretary has said and as the legislation clearly spells out, but we also need to figure out how we can work together. And I am sure that can be done amicably under david\'s overall leadership in this area. But H should be consulted and talk to the SFRC before any changes are made to avoid any surprises and be sure they understand what is being done. And, of course, I want to be sure we bring in Jose on any discussions, since he has important interests in this. Regards, Bob Bob: I hope you are settling in ? looking forward to finding a moment to connect with you. I particularly want to make sure we follow-up on energy in your title and making sure lines are clear in that arena to avoid any dropped balls or missed opportunities. I wanted to flag one matter now because the Secretary has asked David Goldwyn during her look-ahead meeting regarding energy, to move forward on several energy security priorities ? including engaging with key producers like Brazil, Mexico, Angola and Nigeria as well as addressing energy security concerns with consumers like China and India. Given that E/EEB previously had the lead on energy matters before we had an International Energy Coordinator, I want to make sure you and he are properly and smoothly transitioning matters to him.','Ensuring Energy TransitionsH RC: FYI. This is my point. cdm Hi Cheryl, Thanks for your email. I am on a plane now ? headed back from Istambul. I have not has any time to address this. But I will certainly work on it shortly. And in fact am meeting with David this week to do so. But I also think it is essential to take into account the concerns of the Hill. In Jose\'s hearings and mine, the committee quite explicitly and directly said they expected us to play significant roles in energy. David should certainly have the lead role, as the secretary has said and as the legislation clearly spells out, but we also need to figure out how we can work together. And I am sure that can be done amicably under david\'s overall leadership in this area. But H should be consulted and talk to the SFRC before any changes are made to avoid any surprises and be sure they understand what is being done. And, of course, I want to be sure we bring in Jose on any discussions, since he has important interests in this. Regards, Bob Bob: I hope you are settling in ? looking forward to finding a moment to connect with you. I particularly want to make sure we follow-up on energy in your title and making sure lines are clear in that arena to avoid any dropped balls or missed opportunities. I wanted to flag one matter now because the Secretary has asked David Goldwyn during her look-ahead meeting regarding energy, to move forward on several energy security priorities ? including engaging with key producers like Brazil, Mexico, Angola and Nigeria as well as addressing energy security concerns with consumers like China and India. Given that E/EEB previously had the lead on energy matters before we had an International Energy Coordinator, I want to make sure you and he are properly and smoothly transitioning matters to him.'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'2709 - C05764301.txt','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'3203 - C05765556.txt','IRAN Res UNGA IRAN 3C debate webcast NOWHuma, Jake, Joe, Here is the vote on the Iran human rights resolution at UNGA. I briefed the S during the retreat coffee break. She asked for the text of the resolution. The link is below. Do you want a hard copy here at the retreat? 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Wider margin than last year: 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). Link: http://daccess-dds-ny.un.org/dodUNDOC/LTD/N09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Esther Here is the link to the resolution, perhaps a staffer can print it off for the Secretary? http:fidaccess-dds-ny.un.oredoc/UNDOULTDM09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Thanks! I just told the S, Sen Mitchell and A/S Posner. Will seek out A/S Feltman. The S has asked for the text of the resolution. I\'ll check on how to get document here. Esther 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). A better margin this year. HURRAH! FINAL VOTE: 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Amy please send ASAP last year\'s vote tally for comparison EOVs now beginning. Brazil explaining why it abstained.','IRAN Res UNGA IRAN 3C debate webcast NOWHuma, Jake, Joe, Here is the vote on the Iran human rights resolution at UNGA. I briefed the S during the retreat coffee break. She asked for the text of the resolution. The link is below. Do you want a hard copy here at the retreat? 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Wider margin than last year: 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). Link: http://daccess-dds-ny.un.org/dodUNDOC/LTD/N09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Esther Here is the link to the resolution, perhaps a staffer can print it off for the Secretary? http:fidaccess-dds-ny.un.oredoc/UNDOULTDM09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Thanks! I just told the S, Sen Mitchell and A/S Posner. Will seek out A/S Feltman. The S has asked for the text of the resolution. I\'ll check on how to get document here. Esther 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). A better margin this year. HURRAH! FINAL VOTE: 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Amy please send ASAP last year\'s vote tally for comparison EOVs now beginning. Brazil explaining why it abstained.'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'3274 - C05765762.txt','Last thoughtsI want to thank all three of you for the tremendous support you have given me and WHA since the beginning of the Obama Administration. I am especially grateful to the Secretary for the confidence she has shown in me, and her willingness to make me part of her team. I consider this an enormous honor and I hope that I have met her expectations. I look forward to continuing to be part of her team from Brazil. I am preparing a Last Thoughts paper for the Secretary, which will look back over the past ten months, identify accomplishments, and point toward what I think needs to come next. I will share this paper with Arturo. Regarding Honduras, Craig did heroic work there this week, and we are moving toward a potentially big step by Micheletti that would open space for many of our allies to support the elections. As we move forward, it is important to note that the solution to the crisis is becoming more and more Honduran with each step in the process. This is a good thing, because it increases the chances that the resolution will be peaceful, enduring, and a platform for the political reforms that must come next. It is worth highlighting that the Secretary, through her outreach to both sides and her clear commitment to the future of Honduran democracy, has positioned us as an honest broker in this dispute. The only honest broker. Everyone one else in this drama -- from Insulza to the Brazilians to the Albinos -- has other agendas and motives in play. In this regard, we are the only hope of the Honduran people. The internal dialogue taking place, within the de facto regime, among its supporters, and between the Micheletti and Zelaya camps, is the product of our engagement. No one else could have done this. I urge that you keep this in mind as we move forward and as we consider how we will support the November 29 elections. Finally, I leave behind a great Bureau. I believe it is the best in the State Department. Craig and the other DASes are superb, and I believe we have an extraordinary cadre of Ambassadors. This is a huge resource for the Secretary and the President. Use it. Again, my deepest thanks to you and the Secretary.','Last thoughtsI want to thank all three of you for the tremendous support you have given me and WHA since the beginning of the Obama Administration. I am especially grateful to the Secretary for the confidence she has shown in me, and her willingness to make me part of her team. I consider this an enormous honor and I hope that I have met her expectations. I look forward to continuing to be part of her team from Brazil. I am preparing a \"Last Thoughts\" paper for the Secretary, which will look back over the past ten months, identify accomplishments, and point toward what I think needs to come next. I will share this paper with Arturo. Regarding Honduras, Craig did heroic work there this week, and we are moving toward a potentially big step by Micheletti that would open space for many of our allies to support the elections. As we move forward, it is important to note that the solution to the crisis is becoming more and more Honduran with each step in the process. This is a good thing, because it increases the chances that the resolution will be peaceful, enduring, and a platform for the political reforms that must come next. It is worth highlighting that the Secretary, through her outreach to both sides and her clear commitment to the future of Honduran democracy, has positioned us as an honest broker in this dispute. The only honest broker. Everyone one else in this drama -- from Insulza to the Brazilians to the Albinos -- has other agendas and motives in play. In this regard, we are the only hope of the Honduran people. The internal dialogue taking place, within the de facto regime, among its supporters, and between the Micheletti and Zelaya camps, is the product of our engagement. No one else could have done this. I urge that you keep this in mind as we move forward and as we consider how we will support the November 29 elections. Finally, I leave behind a great Bureau. I believe it is the best in the State Department. Craig and the other DASes are superb, and I believe we have an extraordinary cadre of Ambassadors. This is a huge resource for the Secretary and the President. Use it. Again, my deepest thanks to you and the Secretary.'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'3381 - C05765928.txt','HondurasWe\'ll see what comes of this, but... Meanwhile, Amorim was in Esfahan, Iran with Mottaki yesterday. Brazil signals recognition of Honduran election (AP) ?40 minutes ago RIO DE JANEIRO ?A top Brazilian official has signaled that Latin America\'s largest nation may recognize the Honduran candidate who won last weekend\'s post-coup presidential election. Dilma Rousseff is chief of staff for Brazilian President Luiz !neck) Lula da Silva. Rousseff says the Central American country\'s Nov. 29 election should be considered separately from the June 28 coup that ousted ex-President Manuel Zelaya. Previously, the government had said it would not recognize the election unless Zelaya was returned to office and allowed to serve out his term, which ends Jan. 27. Rousseff told Brazilian television late Friday from Germany that the coup is one thing and discussing the election another. She says this new process ? the election ? has to be considered.','HondurasWe\'ll see what comes of this, but... Meanwhile, Amorim was in Esfahan, Iran with Mottaki yesterday. Brazil signals recognition of Honduran election (AP) ?40 minutes ago RIO DE JANEIRO ?A top Brazilian official has signaled that Latin America\'s largest nation may recognize the Honduran candidate who won last weekend\'s post-coup presidential election. Dilma Rousseff is chief of staff for Brazilian President Luiz !neck) Lula da Silva. Rousseff says the Central American country\'s Nov. 29 election should be considered separately from the June 28 coup that ousted ex-President Manuel Zelaya. Previously, the government had said it would not recognize the election unless Zelaya was returned to office and allowed to serve out his term, which ends Jan. 27. Rousseff told Brazilian television late Friday from Germany that the coup \"is one thing\" and \"discussing the election\" another. She says \"this new process\" ? the election ? \"has to be considered.\"'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'3454 - C05766064.txt','1pm call manifest fpm call manifestContacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','1pm call manifest fpm call manifestContacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'3457 - C05766067.txt','1pm call manifestIf he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','1pm call manifestIf he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'3458 - C05766068.txt','fpm call manifest 1pm call manifestChecking. Since Davos is now about Haiti, do I need to go? Bill is going. Ill confirm if he\'ll be there for london. As for paris, looks like sarkozy will be there but we won\'t know for sure till tomorrow. So it would mean sarkozy meeting, speech and kouchner around 6pm when he\'s back from davos. If he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','fpm call manifest 1pm call manifestChecking. Since Davos is now about Haiti, do I need to go? Bill is going. Ill confirm if he\'ll be there for london. As for paris, looks like sarkozy will be there but we won\'t know for sure till tomorrow. So it would mean sarkozy meeting, speech and kouchner around 6pm when he\'s back from davos. If he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'3494 - C05766122.txt','Were you going to call me about something? Climate Change Points for BrazilYes - am forgetting now but a few things - will connect - nothing urgent (I think - damn I am getting old) B6 Mills, Cheryl D B6 Courtney, I\'ve attached a call sheet on climate change for the Secretary\'s call with Brazil\'s Minister of External Relations. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I\'m copying Paul Brown, who has kindly agreed to work up call sheets for Saudi Arabia and South Africa. He will not be able to get to this for another hour or so. We\'ll discuss division of countries with Steinberg\'s staff and get back to you with a proposal. Thanks, Christ()','Were you going to call me about something? Climate Change Points for BrazilYes - am forgetting now but a few things - will connect - nothing urgent (I think - damn I am getting old) B6 Mills, Cheryl D B6 Courtney, I\'ve attached a call sheet on climate change for the Secretary\'s call with Brazil\'s Minister of External Relations. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I\'m copying Paul Brown, who has kindly agreed to work up call sheets for Saudi Arabia and South Africa. He will not be able to get to this for another hour or so. We\'ll discuss division of countries with Steinberg\'s staff and get back to you with a proposal. Thanks, Christ()'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'3566 - C05766253.txt','Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon HoldSubject: Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon Hold WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment. WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment.','Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon HoldSubject: Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon Hold WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment. WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment.'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'3663 - C05766503.txt','EgyptWill do. Egy, Turkey, Brazil and S Af all abstained. Egy at least made strong EOV. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/25/2015 Great news. Could you have someone send me the breakdown of the votes? Thx so much. Very good outcome in Vienna: 25 votes in favor, incl all 5+1 and India. Your personal efforts were key, and thank you again. First BOG res since 2006 is not a small thing. All best, Bill 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Many thanks. B5 Abu Gheit has two asks-and one big complaint-1)He wants to delay voting until Friday to give more time to round up positive votes. 2)He chairs the NAM and I told him I would inquire about the possibility of delay but that What do you advise? HRC 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1','EgyptWill do. Egy, Turkey, Brazil and S Af all abstained. Egy at least made strong EOV. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/25/2015 Great news. Could you have someone send me the breakdown of the votes? Thx so much. Very good outcome in Vienna: 25 votes in favor, incl all 5+1 and India. Your personal efforts were key, and thank you again. First BOG res since 2006 is not a small thing. All best, Bill 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Many thanks. B5 Abu Gheit has two asks-and one big complaint-1)He wants to delay voting until Friday to give more time to round up positive votes. 2)He chairs the NAM and I told him I would inquire about the possibility of delay but that What do you advise? HRC 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'3664 - C05766505.txt','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableOur Posts at work. - VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au- Prince): Better with them, impossible without. - -CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition. . . In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group. -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableOur Posts at work. - VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au- Prince): \"Better with them, impossible without.\" - -CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition. . . In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group.\" -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): \"In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.\"'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'3665 - C05766506.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'3669 - C05766517.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'3683 - C05766547.txt','Letter to LautenbergHi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time. Sincerely,','Letter to LautenbergHi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time. Sincerely,'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'3685 - C05766550.txt','Letter to LautenbergThanks. The letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which','Letter to LautenbergThanks. The letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'3686 - C05766551.txt','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableThat\'s the result of your leadership and a new model of engagement w our own people. Onward! Our Posts at work. VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au-Prince): Better with them, impossible without. --CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition... In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group.','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableThat\'s the result of your leadership and a new model of engagement w our own people. Onward! Our Posts at work. VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au-Prince): \"Better with them, impossible without.\" --CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition... In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group.\"'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'3694 - C05766562.txt','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts.','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts.'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'3698 - C05766569.txt','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableWill give some thought and pass along any names I can think of. Jm B5 I get back the morning of February 9 and will be in the office that afternoon. I\'ll email you and Lona a copy of my schedule. Walter Douglas and Dan Sreebney have been working with me on Haiti. Walter is in California for Victoria DeLongh\'s funeral and will be back in the office Tuesday. He has been working closely with Dan Smith on the Haiti initiative. Let me know if there is anything you need me to do from here. When will you be back so we can catch up? Also who is your right hand on all of these initiatives? I\'m copying Lona so she can work w your office for a time. Thx. Had a great conversation with Doug Hattaway Will fill you in when I see you. Also working with Amb Pascual on a new strategy for Mexicom That\'s the result of your leadership and a new model of engagement w our own people. Onward! Our Posts at work. -- VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au-Prince): Better with them, impossible without. --CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition... In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group. -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableWill give some thought and pass along any names I can think of. Jm B5 I get back the morning of February 9 and will be in the office that afternoon. I\'ll email you and Lona a copy of my schedule. Walter Douglas and Dan Sreebney have been working with me on Haiti. Walter is in California for Victoria DeLongh\'s funeral and will be back in the office Tuesday. He has been working closely with Dan Smith on the Haiti initiative. Let me know if there is anything you need me to do from here. When will you be back so we can catch up? Also who is your right hand on all of these initiatives? I\'m copying Lona so she can work w your office for a time. Thx. Had a great conversation with Doug Hattaway Will fill you in when I see you. Also working with Amb Pascual on a new strategy for Mexicom That\'s the result of your leadership and a new model of engagement w our own people. Onward! Our Posts at work. -- VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au-Prince): \"Better with them, impossible without.\" --CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition... In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group.\" -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): \"In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.\"'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Brazil',36,1,'3720 - C05766618.txt','Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local timeImportance: High fyi Importance: High Cheryl Brazil is 3 hours ahead of DC And the 1000 [our time] turnover has not yet taken place H/W report from our first-rate senior consular officer in Brazil and then some interesting backup [in two parts] 1300 Local Time [1000 EST] Report I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details oh that yet. Will pass more information as soon as we have it. Planning for all contingencies. BACKGROUND o Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal','Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local timeImportance: High fyi Importance: High Cheryl Brazil is 3 hours ahead of DC And the 1000 [our time] turnover has not yet taken place H/W report from our first-rate senior consular officer in Brazil and then some interesting backup [in two parts] 1300 Local Time [1000 EST] Report I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details oh that yet. Will pass more information as soon as we have it. Planning for all contingencies. BACKGROUND o Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bread_crumbs',1,1,'3294 - C05765795.txt','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main banker for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main \"banker\" for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Breakfast',3,1,'3000 - C05764852.txt','Here is the draft agenda per our discussionAttachments: 2009-09-22 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft.docx Take a look ?we are now eliminating Saturday but agenda is here: Senior Leadership Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: Continental Breakfast 8:15am: Welcome [HRC] 8:25am: Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] 8:30am: Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o priorities] ? Our Accomplishments To Date o [HRC uses as opportunity to celebrate what has been accomplished and call out areas for recognition -show appreciation for work that has been done and set the tone of appreciation, collaboration, team approach to success] 8:50am: Funding our Needs and Ambitions - State/USAID Budgets ? Presentation by Jack Lew [10 minutes] o New Processes and Protocols for Implementing 2010 o Expectations for 2011 o Expectations for State/USAID approach ? Moderated Q and A by Lew with Greene, Smith, other appropriate support [10 minutes] 9:25am: QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Development','Here is the draft agenda per our discussionAttachments: 2009-09-22 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft.docx Take a look ?we are now eliminating Saturday but agenda is here: Senior Leadership Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: Continental Breakfast 8:15am: Welcome [HRC] 8:25am: Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] 8:30am: Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o priorities] ? Our Accomplishments To Date o [HRC uses as opportunity to celebrate what has been accomplished and call out areas for recognition -show appreciation for work that has been done and set the tone of appreciation, collaboration, team approach to success] 8:50am: Funding our Needs and Ambitions - State/USAID Budgets ? Presentation by Jack Lew [10 minutes] o New Processes and Protocols for Implementing 2010 o Expectations for 2011 o Expectations for State/USAID approach ? Moderated Q and A by Lew with Greene, Smith, other appropriate support [10 minutes] 9:25am: QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Development'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Breakfast',3,1,'3010 - C05764869.txt','Here is the draft agenda per our discussionGot it. Sending you shortly the current list of invitees ? take a quick look and make sure no one is missing. So put him on agenda before Jack to do overview of issues or some other topic. 1. he\'s coming entire day now. 2. okay I\'m confused--will he be there in am? Can he be urged to reschedule whatever else he has and come? Also tell NSC we\'re having this retreat and cannot do DCs, PCs or other WH mtgs that day. He initially indicated he couldn\'t do anything until the afternoon but yesterday emailed me and said he could not do am. I will move his presentation -- which would be NK up Where is Steinberg? He needs to be upfront early. Take a look?we are now eliminating Saturday but agenda is here: Senior Leadership Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: Continental Breakfast 8:15am: Welcome [HRC] 8:25am: Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] 8:30am: Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o priorities] Our Accomplishments To Date o [HRC uses as opportunity to celebrate what has been accomplished and call out areas for recognition ?show appreciation for work that has been done and set the tone of appreciation, collaboration, team approach to success]','Here is the draft agenda per our discussionGot it. Sending you shortly the current list of invitees ? take a quick look and make sure no one is missing. So put him on agenda before Jack to do overview of issues or some other topic. 1. he\'s coming entire day now. 2. okay I\'m confused--will he be there in am? Can he be urged to reschedule whatever else he has and come? Also tell NSC we\'re having this retreat and cannot do DCs, PCs or other WH mtgs that day. He initially indicated he couldn\'t do anything until the afternoon but yesterday emailed me and said he could not do am. I will move his presentation -- which would be NK up Where is Steinberg? He needs to be upfront early. Take a look?we are now eliminating Saturday but agenda is here: Senior Leadership Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: Continental Breakfast 8:15am: Welcome [HRC] 8:25am: Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] 8:30am: Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o priorities] Our Accomplishments To Date o [HRC uses as opportunity to celebrate what has been accomplished and call out areas for recognition ?show appreciation for work that has been done and set the tone of appreciation, collaboration, team approach to success]'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Breakfast',3,1,'3581 - C05766293.txt','Proposed Final Retreat AgendaAttachments: 2009-09-28 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft - Revised2.docx Attached and below is the proposed final Retreat Agenda. The chief challenge I see is in having each bureau give 3 minutes on their top 3 priorities. I think it is worthwhile from the standpoint that this is the first time all will be together with the chance to see/meet and hear from everyone, but it will take time to hear from everyone. I\'ve broken it up into 2 sections of an hour each. Without these sections, the Retreat would breathe ? with them it\'s tight though I have left padding in each section. I also am holding a place for up front for Susan Rice to present if she comes ? she has not rsvped. Please see below and attached and advise if there are other suggested changes. Bill Burns cannot attend the retreat and currently will give his update on Iran to Jim we also will have Jim address Iraq in his overview too. Cdm Leadership Learning Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: 8:30am: 8:35am: Continental Breakfast Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o Priorities o Our Accomplishments To Date 8:50am The Next 6 Months ? On the Horizon (including Iraq/Iran) [Jim Steinberg] [10 min] ? The 2011 Budget Challenge [Jack Lew] [10 min] ? QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Dev [10 min]','Proposed Final Retreat AgendaAttachments: 2009-09-28 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft - Revised2.docx Attached and below is the proposed final Retreat Agenda. The chief challenge I see is in having each bureau give 3 minutes on their top 3 priorities. I think it is worthwhile from the standpoint that this is the first time all will be together with the chance to see/meet and hear from everyone, but it will take time to hear from everyone. I\'ve broken it up into 2 sections of an hour each. Without these sections, the Retreat would breathe ? with them it\'s tight though I have left padding in each section. I also am holding a place for up front for Susan Rice to present if she comes ? she has not rsvped. Please see below and attached and advise if there are other suggested changes. Bill Burns cannot attend the retreat and currently will give his update on Iran to Jim; we also will have Jim address Iraq in his overview too. Cdm Leadership Learning Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: 8:30am: 8:35am: Continental Breakfast Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o Priorities o Our Accomplishments To Date 8:50am The Next 6 Months ? On the Horizon (including Iraq/Iran) [Jim Steinberg] [10 min] ? The 2011 Budget Challenge [Jack Lew] [10 min] ? QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Dev [10 min]'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Breaking_news',2,1,'200 - C05739795.txt','POLITICO Breaking News- .. _ . . From POLITICO Breaking News Driailto:breakingnews@politico.corn] POLITICO Breaking News Gen. David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced The 7:30 a.m. meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred. For more information... http://www.politico.com To unsubscribes http :h dyn politico .com/unsubscri be.cfm?em ail?BIumerifelcUR@S tate .Go v&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B88 E9D5D51C68&a lertID=1','POLITICO Breaking News- .. _ . . From POLITICO Breaking News Driailto:breakingnews@politico.corn] POLITICO Breaking News Gen. David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced The 7:30 a.m. meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred. For more information... http://www.politico.com To unsubscribes http :h dyn politico .com/unsubscri be.cfm?em ail?BIumerifelcUR@S tate .Go v&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B88 E9D5D51C68&a lertID=1'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Breaking_news',2,1,'202 - C05739797.txt','POLITICO Breaking NewsFrom Blumenfeld, Joshua R POLITICO Breaking News Gen David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced. The 7:30 am meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred For more information http-//www politico corn To unsubscribe, http://dyn.politico.corn/unsubscribe.cfm?ernail=BlumenfeldiR@State.Gov&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B8BE9D5D5 I C68&al ertID=1','POLITICO Breaking NewsFrom Blumenfeld, Joshua R POLITICO Breaking News Gen David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced. The 7:30 am meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred For more information http-//www politico corn To unsubscribe, http://dyn.politico.corn/unsubscribe.cfm?ernail=BlumenfeldiR@State.Gov&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B8BE9D5D5 I C68&al ertID=1'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Breakup_of_Yugoslavia',1,1,'264 - C05739870.txt','H: France & UK behind Libya breakup. SidCONFIDENTIAL March 8, 2012 For: Hillary','H: France & UK behind Libya breakup. SidCONFIDENTIAL March 8, 2012 For: Hillary'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Break_(work)',1,1,'3203 - C05765556.txt','IRAN Res UNGA IRAN 3C debate webcast NOWHuma, Jake, Joe, Here is the vote on the Iran human rights resolution at UNGA. I briefed the S during the retreat coffee break. She asked for the text of the resolution. The link is below. Do you want a hard copy here at the retreat? 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Wider margin than last year: 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). Link: http://daccess-dds-ny.un.org/dodUNDOC/LTD/N09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Esther Here is the link to the resolution, perhaps a staffer can print it off for the Secretary? http:fidaccess-dds-ny.un.oredoc/UNDOULTDM09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Thanks! I just told the S, Sen Mitchell and A/S Posner. Will seek out A/S Feltman. The S has asked for the text of the resolution. I\'ll check on how to get document here. Esther 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). A better margin this year. HURRAH! FINAL VOTE: 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Amy please send ASAP last year\'s vote tally for comparison EOVs now beginning. Brazil explaining why it abstained.','IRAN Res UNGA IRAN 3C debate webcast NOWHuma, Jake, Joe, Here is the vote on the Iran human rights resolution at UNGA. I briefed the S during the retreat coffee break. She asked for the text of the resolution. The link is below. Do you want a hard copy here at the retreat? 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Wider margin than last year: 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). Link: http://daccess-dds-ny.un.org/dodUNDOC/LTD/N09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Esther Here is the link to the resolution, perhaps a staffer can print it off for the Secretary? http:fidaccess-dds-ny.un.oredoc/UNDOULTDM09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Thanks! I just told the S, Sen Mitchell and A/S Posner. Will seek out A/S Feltman. The S has asked for the text of the resolution. I\'ll check on how to get document here. Esther 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). A better margin this year. HURRAH! FINAL VOTE: 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Amy please send ASAP last year\'s vote tally for comparison EOVs now beginning. Brazil explaining why it abstained.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Brent_Scowcroft',1,1,'2295 - C05763097.txt','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s smart power, according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy realists and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish realist foreign policy adviser Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian Joseph Nye, a major proponent of soft power, the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism Brent Scowcroft the realist national security adviser under George H.W. Bush Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s \"smart power,\" according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy \"realists\" and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state; George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state; Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish \"realist\" foreign policy adviser; Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian; Joseph Nye, a major proponent of \"soft power,\" the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion; Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism; Brent Scowcroft; the \"realist\" national security adviser under George H.W. Bush; Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state; John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress; and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'BRF_S.A.',1,1,'2503 - C05763900.txt','MTP briefing?Huma said she\'s getting to you now It\'s laid out on the first page, but we\'re doing two calls 1pm: call w/Axelrod, Gibbs, Denis and Nancy Deparle to brf you (their request) 1:45 call/us, plus Denis I\'ll MC both and make sure you know exactly who is on Ops will connect you to both','MTP briefing?Huma said she\'s getting to you now It\'s laid out on the first page, but we\'re doing two calls 1pm: call w/Axelrod, Gibbs, Denis and Nancy Deparle to brf you (their request) 1:45 call/us, plus Denis I\'ll MC both and make sure you know exactly who is on Ops will connect you to both'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Brian_Concannon',1,1,'1345 - C05760767.txt','Haiti Dinner Invite ListAttachments: 2009-04-08 Dinner Invite List.docx Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC *advocate, chronicled Haitian political developments and immigration Tel: lyelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CUNY College *expert on Caribbean security Tel: Brian Concannon Director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti *Lead lawyer in Raboteau case Paul Collier Professor of Economics Oxford University *expert in development economics, author of Haiti special report commissioned by the UN SYG Fax: +44-(0)1865 281447 Nicholas Kristof','Haiti Dinner Invite ListAttachments: 2009-04-08 Dinner Invite List.docx Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC *advocate, chronicled Haitian political developments and immigration Tel: lyelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CUNY College *expert on Caribbean security Tel: Brian Concannon Director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti *Lead lawyer in Raboteau case Paul Collier Professor of Economics Oxford University *expert in development economics, author of Haiti special report commissioned by the UN SYG Fax: +44-(0)1865 281447 Nicholas Kristof'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Brian_Cowen',1,1,'3521 - C05766177.txt','Irish Times: North\'s leaders clash on devolutionFYI. Kamala North\'s leaders clash on devolution The North\'s leaders Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness clashed in public today as the split at the heart of the power-sharing government deepened. The clash came as Taoiseach Brian Cowen lead a team of Government ministers in a session of cross-Border talks with members of the Northern Ireland administration. As the pair appeared before the cameras at a press conference their private disagreement over the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Stormont Assembly deepened when Mr McGuinness accused his counterpart of raising roadblocks to a deal.','Irish Times: North\'s leaders clash on devolutionFYI. Kamala North\'s leaders clash on devolution The North\'s leaders Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness clashed in public today as the split at the heart of the power-sharing government deepened. The clash came as Taoiseach Brian Cowen lead a team of Government ministers in a session of cross-Border talks with members of the Northern Ireland administration. As the pair appeared before the cameras at a press conference their private disagreement over the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Stormont Assembly deepened when Mr McGuinness accused his counterpart of raising roadblocks to a deal.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Brian_Deese',1,1,'1601 - C05761441.txt','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears, says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force, Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. It was a little scary. But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this, said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation. Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? \"he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears,\" says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. \"There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force,\" Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. \"It was a little scary.\" But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. \"Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this,\" said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. \"And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation.\" Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Bribery',2,1,'1665 - C05761563.txt','Former South Korean President Roh Dead At 62Fyi (SBU) Embassy Seoul reports former President Roh Moo-hyun died in a fall while mountain climbing. Roh was under inversigation for bribery. 41','Former South Korean President Roh Dead At 62Fyi (SBU) Embassy Seoul reports former President Roh Moo-hyun died in a fall while mountain climbing. Roh was under inversigation for bribery. 41'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Bribery',2,2,'2319 - C05763139.txt','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a campaign of persecution against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found a basis of evidence against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was no basis for the police recommendation and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a \"campaign of persecution\" against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found \"a basis of evidence\" against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was \"no basis for the police recommendation\" and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Brigadier',1,1,'105 - C05739681.txt','Stevens updateSecurity: Today\'s focus is on the security situation in Benghazi. There is new local reporting that hotels are being targeted. The INC conducted a raid on a house/storage facility and found and arrested an Egyptian cell reportedly there for the purpose of attacking hotels. It is believed they were connected to the cell arrested last week, and that Interrogation of those arrested earlier led to this round of arrests. Ahmed Qadafadarn, cousin of Qadhafi who was envoy to Egypt (and was rumored to have defected), is purportedly the funder and organizer of this cell. CA updated its travel guidance to tell travelers to stay away from the Fadihi Hotel. Stevens will inform the INC this afternoon. [NOTE: for your reference, I appended the new WM at the end of this email.] Stevens will be meeting with MFA in one hour and will make a written request for better security at the hotel and for better security-related coordination. He still feels comfortable in the hotel. They are looking into the idea of moving into a villa, but that is some way off. Need to consider resource requirements (would need TDY\'er with authority to sign lease, hire local guards, etc.). Based on discussion with DS yesterday, the hotel remains the safest location. Stevens will continue to work to have the TNC post more people outside and beef up security presence. They have a good set back and are way off the ground. Flights: Stevens checked with head of the airport. There are no regular humanitarian or other flights, however, there are flights coming in and the airport could support an air bridge if any country wanted to sat one up. Stevens will see his European counterparts this afternoon and will ask how they are bringing in their people and whether we can be part of it. - Trip to Rome: Stevens doesn\'t know yet if Jai is going to Rome. As of now, he\'s inclined not to go but he might change his mind. If the Department thinks he ought to go, Stevens can pass that message. As it stands now Mahmoud Jabril and All Tarhouni will be going. Misrata: Stevens spoke with Brig. Gen. Hassi re Misrata. The general was pretty dear that the ostensible move by Qadhafi forces out of the area is a ruse. They are withdrawing troops so they won\'t be hit by NATO, but will send them back in in civilian clothing so they can continue killing that way. Hassi said the assertion Qadhafi would leave to the tribes to resolve was ridiculous because there are no armed tribes around.','Stevens updateSecurity: Today\'s focus is on the security situation in Benghazi. There is new local reporting that hotels are being targeted. The INC conducted a raid on a house/storage facility and found and arrested an Egyptian cell reportedly there for the purpose of attacking hotels. It is believed they were connected to the cell arrested last week, and that Interrogation of those arrested earlier led to this round of arrests. Ahmed Qadafadarn, cousin of Qadhafi who was envoy to Egypt (and was rumored to have defected), is purportedly the funder and organizer of this cell. CA updated its travel guidance to tell travelers to stay away from the Fadihi Hotel. Stevens will inform the INC this afternoon. [NOTE: for your reference, I appended the new WM at the end of this email.] Stevens will be meeting with MFA in one hour and will make a written request for better security at the hotel and for better security-related coordination. He still feels comfortable in the hotel. They are looking into the idea of moving into a villa, but that is some way off. Need to consider resource requirements (would need TDY\'er with authority to sign lease, hire local guards, etc.). Based on discussion with DS yesterday, the hotel remains the safest location. Stevens will continue to work to have the TNC post more people outside and beef up security presence. They have a good set back and are way off the ground. Flights: Stevens checked with head of the airport. There are no regular humanitarian or other flights, however, there are flights coming in and the airport could support an air bridge if any country wanted to sat one up. Stevens will see his European counterparts this afternoon and will ask how they are bringing in their people and whether we can be part of it. - Trip to Rome: Stevens doesn\'t know yet if Jai is going to Rome. As of now, he\'s inclined not to go but he might change his mind. If the Department thinks he ought to go, Stevens can pass that message. As it stands now Mahmoud Jabril and All Tarhouni will be going. Misrata: Stevens spoke with Brig. Gen. Hassi re Misrata. The general was pretty dear that the ostensible move by Qadhafi forces out of the area is a ruse. They are withdrawing troops so they won\'t be hit by NATO, but will send them back in in civilian clothing so they can continue killing that way. Hassi said the assertion Qadhafi would leave to the tribes to resolve was ridiculous because there are no armed tribes around.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'British_Chinese',1,1,'2173 - C05762864.txt','Major Economies ForumQuick note to tell you the meeting ended today after lunch and it turned out to be a very positive event. To a person, the heads of delegation were hugely complimentary. Good, very candid ? even frank as the diplomats say -- level of engagement, a lot of positive feeling and trust built up, an eagerness for this group to continue engaging and ? perhaps ? make some progress. Dan Reifsnyder, an OES DAS who\'s been here a long time, said it was best meeting of this kind he has seen in 20 years. Issues still damnably difficult, but a pretty palpable sense in the room that something good had happened. Hearty congrats from the Chinese, UK, Japanese, Aussies, EU, Danes, Swedes, South Africans, etc. Mike Froman did an excellent job as Chair (I was head of U.S. delegation), and Steve Chu and John Holdren did very useful presentations yesterday. Heads of delegation met with President in Blue Room for a reception late yesterday afternoon, which went over big. Mike and I met with President in Oval beforehand. Reception at Kennedy Center in evening for whole delegations, plus people from Hill, NG0s, etc., yesterday. Sen. Kerry spoke. We followed up with a long bilateral with China and then a private dinner with the UK. More bilats tomorrow. Next meeting of the Forum May 25-26 in Paris. Many thanks to HRC for kicking it off in style.','Major Economies ForumQuick note to tell you the meeting ended today after lunch and it turned out to be a very positive event. To a person, the heads of delegation were hugely complimentary. Good, very candid ? even \"frank\" as the diplomats say -- level of engagement, a lot of positive feeling and trust built up, an eagerness for this group to continue engaging and ? perhaps ? make some progress. Dan Reifsnyder, an OES DAS who\'s been here a long time, said it was best meeting of this kind he has seen in 20 years. Issues still damnably difficult, but a pretty palpable sense in the room that something good had happened. Hearty congrats from the Chinese, UK, Japanese, Aussies, EU, Danes, Swedes, South Africans, etc. Mike Froman did an excellent job as Chair (I was head of U.S. delegation), and Steve Chu and John Holdren did very useful presentations yesterday. Heads of delegation met with President in Blue Room for a reception late yesterday afternoon, which went over big. Mike and I met with President in Oval beforehand. Reception at Kennedy Center in evening for whole delegations, plus people from Hill, NG0s, etc., yesterday. Sen. Kerry spoke. We followed up with a long bilateral with China and then a private dinner with the UK. More bilats tomorrow. Next meeting of the Forum May 25-26 in Paris. Many thanks to HRC for kicking it off in style.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'British_Columbia',1,1,'3241 - C05765688.txt','Letter from Senator BaucusAttachments: 2009 11 09 17 07 26.pdf H RC: Here is background on the letter from Baucus and the anticipated response prepared by H. Take a look and see if you want to go in a different direction. Including the background below so you have the context for the letter. Nora: I\'m responding on Tom\'s behalf. We\'ve drafted up a letter in response, and I believe it\'s with H right now. We\'ve had a near-constant dialogue with Baucus\' office on this, and I\'m afraid we haven\'t been able to, and aren\'t likely in the near future, to satisfy them. 1) Development and environmental protection on the Flathead River is a long-running source of tension between Montana and British Columbia. To protect the Flathead Basin, Sen. Baucus has long championed restrictions against development on both sides of the border. 2) Over the years, the USG has worked closely with the Canadian federal government to ensure several Canadian mining proposals were fully assessed for environmental impact. To date, the British Columbia provincial government has not approved any mining proposals in the Flathead Basin?and there are no additional proposals on the horizon. 3) The Senator would like to see B.C. and Canada move toward a more permanent way to protect the region, rather than having to battle each new mining proposal. For example, environmental NGOs advocate the Canadians establishing a national park or other development moratorium. 4) While we certainly agree with that approach in principal, the problem is that under Canada\'s system, provincial governments hold the authority over natural resource management. Therefore, even though the Canadian park service likewise would favor a national park in the northern Flathead Basin, nothing can happen without the agreement of the Province of British Columbia. 5) British Columbia has informed us that they see no need for broader, more permanent protections in the Flathead Basin, and believe their environmental assessment process gives adequate protection against development-related threats. 6) Because of the federal-provincial dynamic in Canada, the Canadian federal government can\'t really compel British Columbia to establish permanent protections in the Flathead Basin. 7) Glacier National Park and the Canadian Waterton Lakes National Park are U.N. World Heritage Sites. The U.N. World Heritage committee recently sent a mission to the Flathead basin, to assess potential threats to the two national parks. Their report is expected this month or next. The release of the report will provide us an opportunity to engage B.C. and Canada again on the future of the Flathead region. Hi Tom. I don\'t think you ever followed back up on this. Can you let me know how we can address his concerns? Thanks.','Letter from Senator BaucusAttachments: 2009 11 09 17 07 26.pdf H RC: Here is background on the letter from Baucus and the anticipated response prepared by H. Take a look and see if you want to go in a different direction. Including the background below so you have the context for the letter. Nora: I\'m responding on Tom\'s behalf. We\'ve drafted up a letter in response, and I believe it\'s with H right now. We\'ve had a near-constant dialogue with Baucus\' office on this, and I\'m afraid we haven\'t been able to, and aren\'t likely in the near future, to satisfy them. 1) Development and environmental protection on the Flathead River is a long-running source of tension between Montana and British Columbia. To protect the Flathead Basin, Sen. Baucus has long championed restrictions against development on both sides of the border. 2) Over the years, the USG has worked closely with the Canadian federal government to ensure several Canadian mining proposals were fully assessed for environmental impact. To date, the British Columbia provincial government has not approved any mining proposals in the Flathead Basin?and there are no additional proposals on the horizon. 3) The Senator would like to see B.C. and Canada move toward a more permanent way to protect the region, rather than having to battle each new mining proposal. For example, environmental NGOs advocate the Canadians establishing a national park or other development moratorium. 4) While we certainly agree with that approach in principal, the problem is that under Canada\'s system, provincial governments hold the authority over natural resource management. Therefore, even though the Canadian park service likewise would favor a national park in the northern Flathead Basin, nothing can happen without the agreement of the Province of British Columbia. 5) British Columbia has informed us that they see no need for broader, more permanent protections in the Flathead Basin, and believe their environmental assessment process gives adequate protection against development-related threats. 6) Because of the federal-provincial dynamic in Canada, the Canadian federal government can\'t really compel British Columbia to establish permanent protections in the Flathead Basin. 7) Glacier National Park and the Canadian Waterton Lakes National Park are U.N. World Heritage Sites. The U.N. World Heritage committee recently sent a mission to the Flathead basin, to assess potential threats to the two national parks. Their report is expected this month or next. The release of the report will provide us an opportunity to engage B.C. and Canada again on the future of the Flathead region. Hi Tom. I don\'t think you ever followed back up on this. Can you let me know how we can address his concerns? Thanks.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'British_Empire',2,1,'185 - C05739779.txt','Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned US. reliance on local Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still In Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S, reliance on local militia (McClatchy)militia (McClatchy) Cheryl Before the attack, Egypt, Turkey, Sudan, Italy, Tunisia, France and the UN had rep there France and the UN pulled out after 9/11 But the question being posed has a false premise, i.e. that the US depended on foreign militia while the others depended on their own resources The US had tertiary dependence on the militia, as our primary and secondary reliance was on first the OS personnel arid the second on the QRF The others did not have an internal second Regards pat Do we know who still has a dip presence there today? Thank you Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia By Nancy A. Youssef McClatchy Newspapers On the day of the attack, U.S. officials had spotted a police officer taking photos of the compound from a villa under construction across the streets. This was the view the officer would have had of the compound. - Nancy A. Youssef /MCT Even before the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, diplomats from other nations and Libyan security officials had questioned the wisdom of a U.S. decision to rely primarily on members of a local militia to protect its compound here. Diplomats here told McClatchy that while it\'s customary to depend on local forces to protect diplomatic missions, only the United States of the 10 or so foreign missions here allowed the local militia to be the first line of defense. The others said they instead depended on military forces from their own country to provide security. A few months ago, there was a small attack here and the Libyans fled, said a diplomat from a European nation who asked that he not be further identified so that he could speak candidly about his assessment of security here. After that, I decided to only use special forces from his own country. We never considered using the brigades, he said, referring to the 17th of February Brigade, the local militia that was considered the primary security force for the U.S. mission. We assumed the United States had a special relationship with the brigades. Said another diplomat who requested anonymity for the same reasons: I would never depend on the brigades. The diplomat said he believed U.S. officials were unaware of the extremist links of those who were guarding them. The mistake of the Americans was not following the trail of Islamic radicals,\' he said. For some, the cost of supplying security made operating in Benghazi prohibitive. The British, for example, brought in their own troops and also hired Libyans to provide security, according to Khalid al Hadar, who owns the compound that the British used as their offices here. But after a June attack on the British ambassador\'s convoy, the British withdrew from Benghazi. A British official told McClatchy that the realization that security would require a larger ? and more expensive ? British force in Benghazi helped fuel that decision. Hadar said the British still check in periodically on their compound, where a shot-up bulletproof windshield from the June ambush still sits in what was the consulate\'s carport. Who was responsible for determining how the United States protected its consulate here remains unclear two months after Stevens\' death. According to the State Department, the ambassador, in consultation with deputies','Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned US. reliance on local Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still In Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S, reliance on local militia (McClatchy)militia (McClatchy) Cheryl Before the attack, Egypt, Turkey, Sudan, Italy, Tunisia, France and the UN had rep there France and the UN pulled out after 9/11 But the question being posed has a false premise, i.e. that the US depended on foreign militia while the others depended on their own resources The US had tertiary dependence on the militia, as our primary and secondary reliance was on first the OS personnel arid the second on the QRF The others did not have an internal second Regards pat Do we know who still has a dip presence there today? Thank you Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia By Nancy A. Youssef McClatchy Newspapers On the day of the attack, U.S. officials had spotted a police officer taking photos of the compound from a villa under construction across the streets. This was the view the officer would have had of the compound. - Nancy A. Youssef /MCT Even before the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, diplomats from other nations and Libyan security officials had questioned the wisdom of a U.S. decision to rely primarily on members of a local militia to protect its compound here. Diplomats here told McClatchy that while it\'s customary to depend on local forces to protect diplomatic missions, only the United States of the 10 or so foreign missions here allowed the local militia to be the first line of defense. The others said they instead depended on military forces from their own country to provide security. \"A few months ago, there was a small attack here and the Libyans fled,\" said a diplomat from a European nation who asked that he not be further identified so that he could speak candidly about his assessment of security here. \"After that, I decided to only use special forces\" from his own country. \"We never considered using the brigades,\" he said, referring to the 17th of February Brigade, the local militia that was considered the primary security force for the U.S. mission. \"We assumed the United States had a special relationship with the brigades.\" Said another diplomat who requested anonymity for the same reasons: \"I would never depend on the brigades.\" The diplomat said he believed U.S. officials were unaware of the extremist links of those who were guarding them. \"The mistake of the Americans was not following the trail of Islamic radicals,\' he said. For some, the cost of supplying security made operating in Benghazi prohibitive. The British, for example, brought in their own troops and also hired Libyans to provide security, according to Khalid al Hadar, who owns the compound that the British used as their offices here. But after a June attack on the British ambassador\'s convoy, the British withdrew from Benghazi. A British official told McClatchy that the realization that security would require a larger ? and more expensive ? British force in Benghazi helped fuel that decision. Hadar said the British still check in periodically on their compound, where a shot-up bulletproof windshield from the June ambush still sits in what was the consulate\'s carport. Who was responsible for determining how the United States protected its consulate here remains unclear two months after Stevens\' death. According to the State Department, the ambassador, in consultation with deputies'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'British_Empire',2,1,'2715 - C05764318.txt','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away. Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told \"none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away.\" Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'British_Summer_Time',2,1,'1002 - C05760210.txt','Checking inGordon Brown has hospital eye tests Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. By Andrew Alderson, Chief Reporter Published: 2:51PM BST 10 Oct 2009 Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. <http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraphimultimedia/archive/01485/brown- quitter_1485290c.jpg> Gordon Brown lost the sight in one eye in a childhood rugby injury Photo: PA Mr Brown visited Moorfields in London, one of the world\'s best-known eye hospitals, after surgeons found two small tears in his retina. The disclosure comes just two weeks after Labour Party chiefs were angry with the BBC because Andrew Marr, the presenter, questioned the Prime Minister about his health, including his eyesight, during an interview. Related Articles UK economy ready to bounce back, says Brown <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6286070/Britains-economy-ready-to-bounce-back-says-Gordon-Brown.html> Gordon Brown\'s health: blogger behind rumours <http://www.telegra ph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/6241738/Gordon-Browns-health-blogger- behind-rumours.html> BBC stuns Brown with question on pill taking <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6237419/BBC-stuns-Gordon-Brown-with-question-on-pill-taking.html> I\'m about to see Shaun--any messages? And have you heard the news about Gordon\'s eye? What does it mean?','Checking inGordon Brown has hospital eye tests Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. By Andrew Alderson, Chief Reporter Published: 2:51PM BST 10 Oct 2009 Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. <http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraphimultimedia/archive/01485/brown- quitter_1485290c.jpg> Gordon Brown lost the sight in one eye in a childhood rugby injury Photo: PA Mr Brown visited Moorfields in London, one of the world\'s best-known eye hospitals, after surgeons found two small tears in his retina. The disclosure comes just two weeks after Labour Party chiefs were angry with the BBC because Andrew Marr, the presenter, questioned the Prime Minister about his health, including his eyesight, during an interview. Related Articles UK economy ready to bounce back, says Brown <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6286070/Britains-economy-ready-to-bounce-back-says-Gordon-Brown.html> Gordon Brown\'s health: blogger behind rumours <http://www.telegra ph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/6241738/Gordon-Browns-health-blogger- behind-rumours.html> BBC stuns Brown with question on pill taking <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6237419/BBC-stuns-Gordon-Brown-with-question-on-pill-taking.html> I\'m about to see Shaun--any messages? And have you heard the news about Gordon\'s eye? What does it mean?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'British_Summer_Time',2,1,'3026 - C05764896.txt','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left the special relationship at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone, the source said. There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off. The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would spend all day Friday together. However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left \"the special relationship\" at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. \"It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone,\" the source said. \"There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off.\" The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would \"spend all day Friday together.\" However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Broadway_theatre',1,1,'1190 - C05760483.txt','Letter for Hillary from Tina BrownPls print. I am so sorry we didn\'t touch base today. I had a quick conversation with I am forwarding the letter from Tina Brown because I think this will be fabulous opportunity for you to showcase your ideas and also your long history of advocating on behalf of women around the world. As always, I defer to your and your staff\'s realities and judgment but did want you to know I am involved and hope you can make it. If not, I love you anyway! Let me what might work for us to chat. I described the possibilities to both in Rhinebeck. Hope you are well. As always, Jill December 10, 2009 Dear Madame Secretary, I am following up on the letter I sent to you on November 8, 2009 at the suggestion of Melanne Verveer. On March 12th and 13th, in New York City, 300 influential women from diverse countries and cultures will come together to illuminate the circumstances of their lives and to explore the still unfulfilled promise of women around the world. Women in the World: Stories and Solutions, will be hosted by The Daily Beast, the United Nations Foundation, Vital Voices Global Partnership, and Diane von Furstenberg (and sponsored by Hewlett Packard who will bring their most creative digital support). We are delighted to announce that for our opening night on Friday, March 12, at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, we have an extraordinary event planned. The legendary Broadway director Julie Taymor has agreed to direct the Vital Voices play Seven, featuring acclaimed film and stage actresses. At the conclusion of this performance, we will host a panel conversation featuring their real-life counterparts: Hafsat Abiola, Farida Azizi, Anabella De Leon, Inez McCormack, Mukhtar Mai, Mu Sochua, and Marina Pisklakova-Parker.','Letter for Hillary from Tina BrownPls print. I am so sorry we didn\'t touch base today. I had a quick conversation with I am forwarding the letter from Tina Brown because I think this will be fabulous opportunity for you to showcase your ideas and also your long history of advocating on behalf of women around the world. As always, I defer to your and your staff\'s realities and judgment but did want you to know I am involved and hope you can make it. If not, I love you anyway! Let me what might work for us to chat. I described the possibilities to both in Rhinebeck. Hope you are well. As always, Jill December 10, 2009 Dear Madame Secretary, I am following up on the letter I sent to you on November 8, 2009 at the suggestion of Melanne Verveer. On March 12th and 13th, in New York City, 300 influential women from diverse countries and cultures will come together to illuminate the circumstances of their lives and to explore the still unfulfilled promise of women around the world. \"Women in the World: Stories and Solutions,\" will be hosted by The Daily Beast, the United Nations Foundation, Vital Voices Global Partnership, and Diane von Furstenberg (and sponsored by Hewlett Packard who will bring their most creative digital support). We are delighted to announce that for our opening night on Friday, March 12, at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, we have an extraordinary event planned. The legendary Broadway director Julie Taymor has agreed to direct the Vital Voices play Seven, featuring acclaimed film and stage actresses. At the conclusion of this performance, we will host a panel conversation featuring their real-life counterparts: Hafsat Abiola, Farida Azizi, Anabella De Leon, Inez McCormack, Mukhtar Mai, Mu Sochua, and Marina Pisklakova-Parker.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Brooke_D._Anderson',2,1,'2708 - C05764300.txt','HaitiFyi Hi Cheryl, Just wanted to close the loop and let you know that President Clinton will address the Security Council next week (Wed, Sept 9) in his role as UN Special Envoy for Haiti. This has not been announced / is still close hold. Thanks for your support in moving this forward. We are excited about this session. Brooke ************************* Brooke D. Anderson Chief of Staff United States Mission to the United Nations (212) 415-4261','HaitiFyi Hi Cheryl, Just wanted to close the loop and let you know that President Clinton will address the Security Council next week (Wed, Sept 9) in his role as UN Special Envoy for Haiti. This has not been announced / is still close hold. Thanks for your support in moving this forward. We are excited about this session. Brooke ************************* Brooke D. Anderson Chief of Staff United States Mission to the United Nations (212) 415-4261'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Brooke_D._Anderson',2,1,'2721 - C05764327.txt','HaitiTrying to see if I can. cdm That\'s great. Will you be there? Fyi Hi Cheryl, Just wanted to close the loop and let you know that President Clinton will address the Security Council next week (Wed, Sept 9) in his role as UN Special Envoy for Haiti. This has not been announced / is still close hold. Thanks for your support in moving this forward. We are excited about this session. Brooke ************************* Brooke D. Anderson','HaitiTrying to see if I can. cdm That\'s great. Will you be there? Fyi Hi Cheryl, Just wanted to close the loop and let you know that President Clinton will address the Security Council next week (Wed, Sept 9) in his role as UN Special Envoy for Haiti. This has not been announced / is still close hold. Thanks for your support in moving this forward. We are excited about this session. Brooke ************************* Brooke D. Anderson'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Brooke_Shearer',2,1,'2563 - C05764035.txt','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design;'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Brooke_Shearer',2,1,'3091 - C05765000.txt','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about death panels. As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about \"death panels.\" As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.'),(11.042921835724492,5.521460917862246,2500,'Brookings_Institution',10,2,'1080 - C05760321.txt','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall, he was expected to say that Reagan\'s constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, \"The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall,\" he was expected to say that Reagan\'s \"constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom\" undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Brookings_Institution',10,1,'1389 - C05761044.txt','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or G. The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed statethink tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or \"G\". The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed state;think tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Brookings_Institution',10,1,'1761 - C05761844.txt','tonight....Hillary, that was quite wonderful, what you made possible this evening. This evening was a lovely moment. And I\'ll long remember your line about Pretty Bunkers. Good luck in translating that into policy, or even practice. Anyway, thanks. S. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036','tonight....Hillary, that was quite wonderful, what you made possible this evening. This evening was a lovely moment. And I\'ll long remember your line about \"Pretty Bunkers.\" Good luck in translating that into policy, or even practice. Anyway, thanks. S. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Brookings_Institution',10,1,'2109 - C05762772.txt','if you just tried calling me, call again on .. I\'m boycotting calls from unknown B6numbers -- but will take a callback as signal that it\'s you Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 B6','if you just tried calling me, call again on .. I\'m boycotting calls from \"unknown B6numbers\" -- but will take a callback as signal that it\'s you Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 B6'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Brookings_Institution',10,1,'2111 - C05762774.txt','got your message.... if you just tried calling me, call again on .. I\'m boycotting calls from unknown numbers -- but willmuch appreciated.... sounds like the right plan... no need to call back unless there\'s more to discuss re tomorrow.... you can go back to saving the world! cheers, s take a callback as signal that it\'s you Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW','got your message.... if you just tried calling me, call again on .. I\'m boycotting calls from \"unknown numbers\" -- but willmuch appreciated.... sounds like the right plan... no need to call back unless there\'s more to discuss re tomorrow.... you can go back to saving the world! cheers, s take a callback as signal that it\'s you Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Brookings_Institution',10,1,'2480 - C05763819.txt','connecting in AugustHillary, having followed your India visit closely?and, of course, the follow-up coverage on issues you covered there?I\'ve got a couple of thoughts, one in particular re India-Pakistan, that I\'d like to discuss with you at your convenience (if there is such a thing) in August. I\'ll be back in DC from Aspen on August 7 and here through Labor Day if there\'s any chance of connecting. Strobe Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036','connecting in AugustHillary, having followed your India visit closely?and, of course, the follow-up coverage on issues you covered there?I\'ve got a couple of thoughts, one in particular re India-Pakistan, that I\'d like to discuss with you at your convenience (if there is such a thing) in August. I\'ll be back in DC from Aspen on August 7 and here through Labor Day if there\'s any chance of connecting. Strobe Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Brookings_Institution',10,1,'2640 - C05764161.txt','Mini Schedule 9/18/09 Friday10:10 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Brookings Institution 10:20 am ARRIVE Brookings Institution IP:25 am SPEECH AT THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION 11:30 am Location: Falk Auditorium Approx. 110 ppl expected. You take 08..A. I:I .:15 en DEPART Brookings Institution *En in r.to &Tn. Dcpsitmelt 11:35 am (t) PHONE CALL w/QUARTET ENVOY TONY BILAIR (T) En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 17:0 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR \'ii\'..tiPCY POWELL, 12:20 nm DFRIECTOR. CEI:FRAII. OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE AND DIRECTOR OE HUMAN _RESOURCES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\'h Floor At..pC7\':L 75 ppl expected. 12:3J prri I.> JNCII. w./JIM S\'IEINBERG , 1:30 pm Jam Room, fIth Finer ? !, 1(4 OP vi.1)+.:\'.\'i1 .CRAl Y ?71t1E0 f!$1.11.I,T,EN.GE WINNERS !.:tam Trir...?11 Preps. 1:45 pm HRIEV.IING :cr. 1.11,miri4 2:00 pm Sei.iretary\'s Office 2:A0 min !DEPART State Department *En route Foreign Service Institute  2: Instir\'Ite 3:00 pi). *V2i..Y.0 1- 0 \'1HE .i\'t)1F4,..EiGNI SERVICE INSTITUTE (FSI) ? , Fni-eigr Affairs T-aining Center *Open, press. i\'..118 i licreig..i Sak 1, 101.14: Si 5:10 nm 8:SO 6.4L . 101.?.,.:\' A:111.111.s .A,i7B . L\' mireixs AFB 9:00 ror. FA EPA nr.Pews AFB via 0-5 Air Force Aircraft Tail #90404 \' --Ft( C i1L3\' 9:50 pm 91.1-.2.1..n-6151) BEST COPY AVAILABLE 95','Mini Schedule 9/18/09 Friday10:10 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Brookings Institution 10:20 am ARRIVE Brookings Institution IP:25 am SPEECH AT THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION 11:30 am Location: Falk Auditorium \"Approx. 110 ppl expected. You take 08..A. I:I .:15 en DEPART Brookings Institution *En in r.to &Tn.; Dcpsitmelt 11:35 am (t) PHONE CALL w/QUARTET ENVOY TONY BILAIR (T) En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 17:0; pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR \'ii\'.;.tiPCY POWELL, 12:20 nm DFRIECTOR. CEI:FRAII. OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE AND DIRECTOR OE HUMAN _RESOURCES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\'h Floor At..pC7\':L 75 ppl expected. 12:3J prri I.> JNCII. w./JIM S\'IEINBERG , 1:30 pm Jam Room, fIth Finer ? ;!, ;1(4 OP vi.1)+.:\'.\'i1 .CRAl Y ?71t1E0 f!$1.11.I,T,EN.GE WINNERS !.:tam Trir...?11 Preps. 1:45 pm HRIEV.IING :cr. 1.11,miri4 2:00 pm Sei.iretary\'s Office 2:A0 min !DEPART State Department *En route Foreign Service Institute \" 2:\" Instir\'Ite 3:00 pi). *V2i..;Y.0 1- 0 \'1HE .i\'t)1F4,..EiGNI SERVICE INSTITUTE (FSI) ? , Fni-eigr Affairs T-aining Center *Open, press. i\'..118 i licreig..i Sak 1, 101.14: Si 5:10 nm 8:SO 6.4L . 101.?.,.:\' A:111.111.s .A,i7B . L\' mireixs AFB 9:00 ror. FA EPA nr.Pews AFB via 0-5 Air Force Aircraft Tail #90404 \' --Ft( C i1L3\' 9:50 pm 91.1-.2.1..n-6151) BEST COPY AVAILABLE 95'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Brookings_Institution',10,1,'2649 - C05764183.txt','thanks........ for terrific talk and discussion. Your robust statement on missile defense was the best so far. As for your robust push-back on the premise of my healthcare question, I didn\'t mean to imply that the Clinton administration\'s foreign policy agenda suffered back then?rather, that there\'s jeopardy to the Obama administration\'s foreign policy if the current debate/fight turns out badly. But you mooted the whole thing by reassuring us that all will turn out okay. Anyway, I\'ve taken an aspirin ? and thank you profoundly for a great event, and, of course, for the gracious personal touches. S. STROBE TALBOTT Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, DC 20036 Tel: Fax: 202.797.2461','thanks........ for terrific talk and discussion. Your robust statement on missile defense was the best so far. As for your robust push-back on the premise of my healthcare question, I didn\'t mean to imply that the Clinton administration\'s foreign policy agenda suffered back then?rather, that there\'s jeopardy to the Obama administration\'s foreign policy if the current debate/fight turns out badly. But you mooted the whole thing by reassuring us that all will turn out okay. Anyway, I\'ve taken an aspirin ? and thank you profoundly for a great event, and, of course, for the gracious personal touches. S. STROBE TALBOTT Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, DC 20036 Tel: Fax: 202.797.2461'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Brookings_Institution',10,1,'2798 - C05764494.txt','guidance: Econ Club of DC as forum for HRC in Sept?Anything on your call with him you want me to followup on? Thanks strobe - I will touch base with you today so we can catch up Cheryl, regard the desire of the Economic Club of DC to invite HRC to speak (which we consulted on a week ago), they\'re now broadening the invite to be any time in the fall?which I\'d think might increase the chances of it suited her purposes. I\'m attaching a copy of the letter they\'ll send in via any channel you designate (scheduler, public affairs officer, or whatever). HRC did call this weekend and we covered a pretty wide range of substantive issues. I decided, however, not to bother her with this matter, which I hope was the right call on my part. Also, Jake put in a call to me last week. We didn\'t connect. I don\'t know if that\'s OBE as a result of HRC\'s call. In any event, I\'m around this week, though hanging out as much as ossible with Regards, Strobe This sounds interesting - can you give me a few days to determine whether it\'s even a possibility? Sept is imp month b/c of travel and unga but want to check. Let\'s also connect on unga - glad you connected with jack et al. Best Cdm Cheryl, I hope for your sake that you don\'t get this email for a while and that you\'re getting some genuine R&R. Anyway, David Rubenstein of the Carlyle Group is asking my advice on whether HRC would welcome an invitation to address the Economic Club of Washington in September. Obviously business-heavy. Audience: 400-500, screen questions for after talk and he can provide them in advance media coverage, etc. I told him I had no idea but would check. Depending on her outreach strategy for the fall, it could be a good audience, esp. if she wanted to talk about issues like China, the development, the role of the private sector, or energy/climate?i.e., the econ aspect/component of foreign policy. If I should be going elsewhere for this kind of steer, lemme know. Regards, Strobe PS: Kemal Dervi, Judith Rodin and I connected by phone with Jack Lew, Derek Chollet & others on State end re outside input into QDDR. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 1111','guidance: Econ Club of DC as forum for HRC in Sept?Anything on your call with him you want me to followup on? Thanks strobe - I will touch base with you today so we can catch up Cheryl, regard the desire of the Economic Club of DC to invite HRC to speak (which we consulted on a week ago), they\'re now broadening the invite to be any time in the fall?which I\'d think might increase the chances of it suited her purposes. I\'m attaching a copy of the letter they\'ll send in via any channel you designate (scheduler, public affairs officer, or whatever). HRC did call this weekend and we covered a pretty wide range of substantive issues. I decided, however, not to bother her with this matter, which I hope was the right call on my part. Also, Jake put in a call to me last week. We didn\'t connect. I don\'t know if that\'s OBE as a result of HRC\'s call. In any event, I\'m around this week, though hanging out as much as ossible with Regards, Strobe This sounds interesting - can you give me a few days to determine whether it\'s even a possibility? Sept is imp month b/c of travel and unga but want to check. Let\'s also connect on unga - glad you connected with jack et al. Best Cdm Cheryl, I hope for your sake that you don\'t get this email for a while and that you\'re getting some genuine R&R. Anyway, David Rubenstein of the Carlyle Group is asking my advice on whether HRC would welcome an invitation to address the Economic Club of Washington in September. Obviously business-heavy. Audience: 400-500, screen questions for after talk and he can provide them in advance; media coverage, etc. I told him I had no idea but would check. Depending on her outreach strategy for the fall, it could be a good audience, esp. if she wanted to talk about issues like China, the development, the role of the private sector, or energy/climate?i.e., the econ aspect/component of foreign policy. If I should be going elsewhere for this kind of steer, lemme know. Regards, Strobe PS: Kemal Dervi, Judith Rodin and I connected by phone with Jack Lew, Derek Chollet & others on State end re outside input into QDDR. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 1111');
INSERT INTO `mv_tfidf` VALUES (5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Brookings_Institution',10,1,'324 - C05758438.txt','Brookings request message for CherylThey are meeting at State so it\'s easy to do. We should schedule. Let\'s discuss today. Per your strobe request regarding a june meet with board Lona - Gotcha - agree with that concern so let\'s flag and present to her. I had asked strobe if we could move date but given that it is their board mtg, they can\'t. I do think it provides a useful oppor for her to engage an imp group post her BIG Speech but the first day after such a long trip is not ideal. We should share that concern with hrc so she can decide.. Cdm It\'s the day after she returns from an international trip ? I would prefer not to. Do you think we can try to do this June 3? The proposed meeting is built around annual combined board and international advisory council meeting, so we\'re locked into June 3. Hope it might still work. Will send full board and council member list. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036','Brookings request message for CherylThey are meeting at State so it\'s easy to do. We should schedule. Let\'s discuss today. Per your strobe request regarding a june meet with board Lona - Gotcha - agree with that concern so let\'s flag and present to her. I had asked strobe if we could move date but given that it is their board mtg, they can\'t. I do think it provides a useful oppor for her to engage an imp group post her BIG Speech but the first day after such a long trip is not ideal. We should share that concern with hrc so she can decide.. Cdm It\'s the day after she returns from an international trip ? I would prefer not to. Do you think we can try to do this June 3? The proposed meeting is built around annual combined board and international advisory council meeting, so we\'re locked into June 3. Hope it might still work. Will send full board and council member list. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Brooklyn',2,1,'2828 - C05764544.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Brooklyn',2,1,'2831 - C05764547.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Brooks_Robinson',1,1,'2757 - C05764413.txt','ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed suicide Update: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia - alleged illegal activitysuicide Importance: High FYI Importance: High FYI on several (shocking) updates on that Liberia Amcit case. Scroll all the way to the bottom for all the details. Colleagues, Charge Robinson, Embassy Monrovia, just called to report that Mr. Fosnight has committed suicide. He was found in his home at approximately 0500 EDT. The RSO is on the scene and Monrovia\'s consular section is aware of the situation and will work to repatriate the body. UNMIL is working to determine who from the UN will call Fosnight\'s next-of-kin. Post had no further details, but will continue to provide them to Ops. The Liberian Minister of Justice has asked UNMIL representatives and Charge Robinson to attend a meeting at 0730 EDT to discuss press responses. The Watch connected the PA/Press duty officer to Embassy Monrovia. ACTION REQUEST: Embassy Monrovia has requested press guidance from the Department as soon as possible, preferably before the 0730 EDT meeting. The Embassy prefers NOT to issue a joint statement with Liberian or UNMIL representatives. The Embassy is closed today, but the Charge will be available by telephone. Ops has informed the CA/OCS, AF, and PA/Press duty officers by telephone, and stands by ready to assist. Regards, Stephanie L. Hallett 156 One correction: Fosnight\'s passport was not / not seized. Fosnight says he can\'t find it (which is interesting, since he says he planned to fly to Sierra Leone this afternoon). And one update: So far, all the Liberian lawyers contacted have refused to take the case. - Brooks Robinson Here is today\'s update. Sunday has been eventful. - Fosnight was arrested about 40 minutes ago and is under house arrest. His U.S. passport has been seized. The Consular Officer is aware and has passed to him (via the RSO, who\'s on the scene) the names of three local lawyers. The RSO reported that Fosnight is also seeking to be in touch with a U.S. lawyer. The Consular Officer will send a report of arrest cable tomorrow, and stands ready to meet with Fosnight. - The GOL has formally asked UNMIL to assist in making sure that the house arrest is effective, in order to ensure that Fosnight\'s rights are protected and to minimize flight risk. - Getting to this point involved a harrowing six hours. This morning at approximately 11:00 am, the Liberia National Police, accompanied by UN Police and our RSO, went to Fosnight\'s apartment to carry out the arrest. Although Fosnight had been under LNP surveillance by five officers, he managed to leave the apartment at around 10:00 in his UN-marked vehicle. (The Director of Police will be investigating how that happened.) Airport, immigration, police, and UN authorities were alerted. - At approximately 3:00 pm, we learned that Fosnight was still in Monrovia and was in phone contact with UNMIL officials as well as LNP officers. Finally, he agreed to be met by the LNP at his apartment, where he was arrested. He was read his rights, and read the charges, which include statutory rape and exploitation of children, among other charges. Fosnight stated that he and his Sierra Leonean ex-wife (or ex-girlfriend) - the 157','ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed suicide Update: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia - alleged illegal activitysuicide Importance: High FYI Importance: High FYI on several (shocking) updates on that Liberia Amcit case. Scroll all the way to the bottom for all the details. Colleagues, Charge Robinson, Embassy Monrovia, just called to report that Mr. Fosnight has committed suicide. He was found in his home at approximately 0500 EDT. The RSO is on the scene and Monrovia\'s consular section is aware of the situation and will work to repatriate the body. UNMIL is working to determine who from the UN will call Fosnight\'s next-of-kin. Post had no further details, but will continue to provide them to Ops. The Liberian Minister of Justice has asked UNMIL representatives and Charge Robinson to attend a meeting at 0730 EDT to discuss press responses. The Watch connected the PA/Press duty officer to Embassy Monrovia. ACTION REQUEST: Embassy Monrovia has requested press guidance from the Department as soon as possible, preferably before the 0730 EDT meeting. The Embassy prefers NOT to issue a joint statement with Liberian or UNMIL representatives. The Embassy is closed today, but the Charge will be available by telephone. Ops has informed the CA/OCS, AF, and PA/Press duty officers by telephone, and stands by ready to assist. Regards, Stephanie L. Hallett 156 One correction: Fosnight\'s passport was not / not seized. Fosnight says he can\'t find it (which is interesting, since he says he planned to fly to Sierra Leone this afternoon). And one update: So far, all the Liberian lawyers contacted have refused to take the case. - Brooks Robinson Here is today\'s update. Sunday has been eventful. - Fosnight was arrested about 40 minutes ago and is under house arrest. His U.S. passport has been seized. The Consular Officer is aware and has passed to him (via the RSO, who\'s on the scene) the names of three local lawyers. The RSO reported that Fosnight is also seeking to be in touch with a U.S. lawyer. The Consular Officer will send a report of arrest cable tomorrow, and stands ready to meet with Fosnight. - The GOL has formally asked UNMIL to assist in making sure that the house arrest is effective, in order to ensure that Fosnight\'s rights are protected and to minimize flight risk. - Getting to this point involved a harrowing six hours. This morning at approximately 11:00 am, the Liberia National Police, accompanied by UN Police and our RSO, went to Fosnight\'s apartment to carry out the arrest. Although Fosnight had been under LNP surveillance by five officers, he managed to leave the apartment at around 10:00 in his UN-marked vehicle. (The Director of Police will be investigating how that happened.) Airport, immigration, police, and UN authorities were alerted. - At approximately 3:00 pm, we learned that Fosnight was still in Monrovia and was in phone contact with UNMIL officials as well as LNP officers. Finally, he agreed to be met by the LNP at his apartment, where he was arrested. He was read his rights, and read the charges, which include statutory rape and exploitation of children, among other charges. Fosnight stated that he and his Sierra Leonean ex-wife (or ex-girlfriend) - the 157'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bruce_Bastian',1,1,'1904 - C05762424.txt','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM This is not appropriate time for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so, Socarides says. Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification. Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military. Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton Andy Towle and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans, Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors. And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM \"This is not appropriate time\" for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. \"The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so,\" Socarides says. \"Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification.\" Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. \"The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military.\" Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton; Andy Towle; and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. \"One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans,\" Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. \"This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors.\" And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he \"will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Brussels',6,1,'1082 - C05760329.txt','Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Brussels (SBU) Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and BrusselsLet\'s do conf call re this w Jack and whomever else you and he decide. FYI SENSITIVE Gentlemen, Before the end of the day I will send you the latest working version of Jack\'s trip to IIAP&B. We depart here late Tuesday, Sept 1 and return Thurs, Sept 10. Rough version of places and people is: Sept 2-3 Iraq Lew, Verma, Campbell, Elisa Slotkin (NEA), possibly Paul Jones (SRAP) and/or David Robinson (PRM) Sept 4-5 India','Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Brussels (SBU) Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and BrusselsLet\'s do conf call re this w Jack and whomever else you and he decide. FYI SENSITIVE Gentlemen, Before the end of the day I will send you the latest working version of Jack\'s trip to IIAP&B. We depart here late Tuesday, Sept 1 and return Thurs, Sept 10. Rough version of places and people is: Sept 2-3 Iraq Lew, Verma, Campbell, Elisa Slotkin (NEA), possibly Paul Jones (SRAP) and/or David Robinson (PRM) Sept 4-5 India'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Brussels',6,1,'1459 - C05761199.txt','Birthdays Today, 5/5/09Yes, we have donuts this morning. We will have cake and ice cream for later. are wide open at the end of the day, so it will be easy. Also, as FYI, we will do another little get-together on Friday to send-off Jen and ice cream today, and then do wine and snacks on Friday. 191 find a time at the end of the day. You to Brussels. So I figure we can do the cake B6t 7','Birthdays Today, 5/5/09Yes, we have donuts this morning. We will have cake and ice cream for later. are wide open at the end of the day, so it will be easy. Also, as FYI, we will do another little \"get-together\" on Friday to send-off Jen and ice cream today, and then do wine and snacks on Friday. 191 find a time at the end of the day. You to Brussels. So I figure we can do the cake B6t 7'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Brussels',6,1,'2756 - C05764412.txt','President AriasFyi President Arias just called to ask about the Zelaya meeting. I gave him a readout and took him through the statement, including word for word the part on elections. Arias was very pleased. He even used the phrase beginning of the end of the de facto regime. He liked our idea of diplomatic outreach and I assured him that San Jose would be a top destination for us. He also strongly endorsed our plan to go to Brussels, Madrid and the Vatican. He himself has spoken frequently with the Spanish to get them to press for EU action similar to ours. Finally, Arias was very pleased that Hugo plans to call in the candidates to get them to go to Micheletti and say that an election outside the San Jose process is of dubious legitimacy. I told Arias that the Secretary is very strong in her commitment to the San Jose process and Arias asked that I give her his warm regards. ck 62','President AriasFyi President Arias just called to ask about the Zelaya meeting. I gave him a readout and took him through the statement, including word for word the part on elections. Arias was very pleased. He even used the phrase \"beginning of the end of the de facto regime.\" He liked our idea of diplomatic outreach and I assured him that San Jose would be a top destination for us. He also strongly endorsed our plan to go to Brussels, Madrid and the Vatican. He himself has spoken frequently with the Spanish to get them to press for EU action similar to ours. Finally, Arias was very pleased that Hugo plans to call in the candidates to get them to go to Micheletti and say that an election outside the San Jose process is of dubious legitimacy. I told Arias that the Secretary is very strong in her commitment to the San Jose process and Arias asked that I give her his warm regards. ck 62'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Brussels',6,1,'3234 - C05765679.txt','NATO reportDear Hillary Thanks for your encouragement on NATO. I am honored that you asked me to work on this fascinating challenge. I leave for Slovenia tomorrow for the second seminar. I then go to Prague to celebrate the Velvet revolution. Will be in touch when I get back with another update for you to have before the ministerial and then can figure out when we meet All best Madeleine Sent using BlackBerry Dear Madeleine, Thank you for your letter report to me about the excellent work you are doing. All the outreach is reassuring the Central and Eastern members. We face some hard choices ahead and should plan to meet in December to review. I will be in Brussels for the NATO Ministerial the first week, so let\'s aim for a time after that. All the best, Hillary','NATO reportDear Hillary Thanks for your encouragement on NATO. I am honored that you asked me to work on this fascinating challenge. I leave for Slovenia tomorrow for the second seminar. I then go to Prague to celebrate the Velvet revolution. Will be in touch when I get back with another update for you to have before the ministerial and then can figure out when we meet All best Madeleine Sent using BlackBerry Dear Madeleine, Thank you for your letter report to me about the excellent work you are doing. All the outreach is reassuring the Central and Eastern members. We face some hard choices ahead and should plan to meet in December to review. I will be in Brussels for the NATO Ministerial the first week, so let\'s aim for a time after that. All the best, Hillary'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Brussels',6,1,'3614 - C05766357.txt','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a declaration of war by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was a bit strong. Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a clear mark of hostility. Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place, Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a \"declaration of war\" by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was \"a bit strong\". Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a \"clear mark of hostility\". \"Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place,\" Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Brussels',6,1,'3672 - C05766522.txt','(Reuters) Copenhagen accord was a disaster, says SwedenBRUSSELS - Despite months of preparation and strenuous international diplomacy, the talks boiled down to an inability of the world\'s two largest emitters, the United States and China, to agree on headline fixed targets. The 27 member states of the EU had gone into the talks with a unified position and with a plan for financing emissions cuts in the developing world, with a commitment to spend around 7 billion euros ($10.01 billion) over the next three years to aid poorer countries. But those aims were largely sidelined as the talks failed to produce the breakthrough agreement many had hoped for. Europe never lost its aim, never, never came to splits or different positions, but of course this was mainly about other countries really (being) unwilling, and especially the United States and China, said Carlgren. Britain on Monday blamed China and a handful of other countries of holding the world to ransom by blocking a legally binding treaty at Copenhagen, stepping up a blame game that has gathered momentum since the talks ended. Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the summit as at best flawed and at worst chaotic and demanded an urgent reform of the process to try to reach a legal treaty when talks are expected to resume in Germany next June. But Danish Climate Minister Connie Hedegaard, who quit as president of the Copenhagen talks midway through after being criticised by African countries for favouring wealthier nations in negotiations, said it was no time to get depressed about the process of tackling climate change. What we need to do is to secure the step that we took and turn it into a result, she told reporters as she arrived for the Brussels meeting on Tuesday. Asked whether Copenhagen had been a failure, she replied: It would have been a failure if we had achieved nothing. But we achieved something. A first step. It was the first time we held a process where all the countries were present, including the big emitters. (Writing by Luke Baker Editing by Jon Hemming)','(Reuters) Copenhagen accord was a \"disaster\", says SwedenBRUSSELS - Despite months of preparation and strenuous international diplomacy, the talks boiled down to an inability of the world\'s two largest emitters, the United States and China, to agree on headline fixed targets. The 27 member states of the EU had gone into the talks with a unified position and with a plan for financing emissions cuts in the developing world, with a commitment to spend around 7 billion euros ($10.01 billion) over the next three years to aid poorer countries. But those aims were largely sidelined as the talks failed to produce the breakthrough agreement many had hoped for. \"Europe never lost its aim, never, never came to splits or different positions, but of course this was mainly about other countries really (being) unwilling, and especially the United States and China,\" said Carlgren. Britain on Monday blamed China and a handful of other countries of holding the world to ransom by blocking a legally binding treaty at Copenhagen, stepping up a blame game that has gathered momentum since the talks ended. Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the summit as \"at best flawed and at worst chaotic\" and demanded an urgent reform of the process to try to reach a legal treaty when talks are expected to resume in Germany next June. But Danish Climate Minister Connie Hedegaard, who quit as president of the Copenhagen talks midway through after being criticised by African countries for favouring wealthier nations in negotiations, said it was no time to get depressed about the process of tackling climate change. \"What we need to do is to secure the step that we took and turn it into a result,\" she told reporters as she arrived for the Brussels meeting on Tuesday. Asked whether Copenhagen had been a failure, she replied: \"It would have been a failure if we had achieved nothing. But we achieved something. A first step. It was the first time we held a process where all the countries were present, including the big emitters.\" (Writing by Luke Baker; Editing by Jon Hemming)'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'BT_Group',2,1,'2710 - C05764302.txt','(WSJ)- German government awaits outcome of GM board of directors meetingBERLIN (Dow Jones)--The German government is awaiting the outcome of a meeting of General Motors Co.\'s board of directors later Friday that will discuss the sale of its German unit Adam Opel GmbH. The government will then assess what it believes will be a fundamental signal on which of the two remaining bids for the unit the company favors, economics ministry spokeswoman Beatrix Brodkorb said Friday. The meeting is due to take place in the afternoon, central European time, according to the government. Austrian-Canadian car parts maker Magna International Inc. (MGA), in a consortium with Russian savings banks OAO Sberbank (SBER.RS), and Belgian private equity firm RHJ International SA (RHJI.BT) have recently presented revised bids for Opel and its sister company, U.K.-based Vauxhall. Germany\'s Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is keen to rescue jobs at Opel ahead of the Sept. 27 general election, has lobbied hard for Magna to be win the bid, while GM in the past has preferred RHJ. Government spokesman Klaus Vater said Friday that there is currently some movement, and Brodkorb said the government has been in contact with the U.S. on Opel over the past 24 hours. Brodkorb stressed that Germany\'s offer to provide the entire EUR4.5 billion in state aid for Opel came after GM asked Germany to provide more details on aid for the Magna bid but made no request for more state aid details for RHJ. The offer to pay state subsidies entirely and upfront without other European countries that have Opel and Vauxhall plants is an offer to other countries to help get a fast decision, Brodkorb said. Other European countries with Opel plants include Spain, the U.K., Poland and Belgium. The U.K. government is reportedly irritated by Germany\'s offer to entirely shoulder state guarantees of up to EUR4.5 billion in the deal because a decision on state aid wouldn\'t be up to Germany alone since the Opel bids also involve Vauxhall and production sites in Spain and Poland. Opel has around 50,000 staff in Europe, of which around half are based in Germany. 12)','(WSJ)- German government awaits outcome of GM board of directors meetingBERLIN (Dow Jones)--The German government is awaiting the outcome of a meeting of General Motors Co.\'s board of directors later Friday that will discuss the sale of its German unit Adam Opel GmbH. The government will then assess what it believes will be a fundamental signal on which of the two remaining bids for the unit the company favors, economics ministry spokeswoman Beatrix Brodkorb said Friday. The meeting is due to take place in the afternoon, central European time, according to the government. Austrian-Canadian car parts maker Magna International Inc. (MGA), in a consortium with Russian savings banks OAO Sberbank (SBER.RS), and Belgian private equity firm RHJ International SA (RHJI.BT) have recently presented revised bids for Opel and its sister company, U.K.-based Vauxhall. Germany\'s Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is keen to rescue jobs at Opel ahead of the Sept. 27 general election, has lobbied hard for Magna to be win the bid, while GM in the past has preferred RHJ. Government spokesman Klaus Vater said Friday that there is currently \"some movement,\" and Brodkorb said the government has been in contact with the U.S. on Opel over the past 24 hours. Brodkorb stressed that Germany\'s offer to provide the entire EUR4.5 billion in state aid for Opel came after GM asked Germany to provide more details on aid for the Magna bid but made no request for more state aid details for RHJ. The offer to pay state subsidies entirely and upfront without other European countries that have Opel and Vauxhall plants \"is an offer to other countries to help get a fast decision,\" Brodkorb said. Other European countries with Opel plants include Spain, the U.K., Poland and Belgium. The U.K. government is reportedly irritated by Germany\'s offer to entirely shoulder state guarantees of up to EUR4.5 billion in the deal because a decision on state aid wouldn\'t be up to Germany alone since the Opel bids also involve Vauxhall and production sites in Spain and Poland. Opel has around 50,000 staff in Europe, of which around half are based in Germany. 12)'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'BT_Group',2,1,'2731 - C05764353.txt','Kennedy centerI spoke to Ann and she sd that you always have the Trustee box to use in each House. She cannot hold a box for The Secretary of State use only not - bt can further discussions with KC on this She advises that we need to give advance notice - There are 4 seat in the Eisenhower that are complimentary and then 4 that would need to be purchased for nominal fee (seems like a really silly policy) The same for Opera and in the Symphony there are 12 all complimentary. I think if we begin to use the box on a regular basis we can work with them on the cost issues. This could be a lovely way to serve many special guests. Let me know if you want to begin a process of reviewing the KC calendar and start a list of recommendations to invite. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Kennedy centerI spoke to Ann and she sd that you always have the Trustee box to use in each House. She cannot hold a box for The Secretary of State use only not - bt can further discussions with KC on this She advises that we need to give advance notice - There are 4 seat in the Eisenhower that are complimentary and then 4 that would need to be purchased for nominal fee (seems like a really silly policy) The same for Opera and in the Symphony there are 12 all complimentary. I think if we begin to use the box on a regular basis we can work with them on the cost issues. This could be a lovely way to serve many special guests. Let me know if you want to begin a process of reviewing the KC calendar and start a list of recommendations to invite. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Buddhism',2,1,'1442 - C05761163.txt','FollowupGot it Pls find a copy of the movie Pray the Devil Back to Hell about the war in Liberia. Add Gloria Steinem to my call list. Pls find a copy of the new Mary Pipher book, Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World.','FollowupGot it Pls find a copy of the movie \"Pray the Devil Back to Hell\" about the war in Liberia. Add Gloria Steinem to my call list. Pls find a copy of the new Mary Pipher book, \"Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World.\"'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Buddhism',2,1,'332 - C05758454.txt','FollowupPls find a copy of the movie Pray the Devil Back to Hell about the war in Liberia. Add Gloria Steinem to my call list. Pls find a copy of the new Mary Pipher book, Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World.','FollowupPls find a copy of the movie \"Pray the Devil Back to Hell\" about the war in Liberia. Add Gloria Steinem to my call list. Pls find a copy of the new Mary Pipher book, \"Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World.\"'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Buenos_Aires',1,1,'2880 - C05764630.txt','Demarche on UNGA redlinesFYI: We will send today for your review and approval a demarche describing the circumstances in which the U.S. would walk out of speeches at the UN General Assembly and asking countries to join us in the walkout. Note that we are differing from past practice when we simply did not have anyone in the U.S. seat during speeches by certain countries. This year an appropriate-level individual will be behind the U.S. placard for all speeches and will remain unless these redlines are crossed. This demarche is going out to EU member state capitals, as well as Oslo, Reykjavik, Ottawa, Canberra, Wellington, Tokyo, Seoul, Buenos Aires, Bogota, San Jose, and Montevideo. USUN asks that our posts deliver the demarche in advance of an EU political directors meeting on this issue in New York Monday morning our time. The background portion of the cable, which discusses EU internal dynamics on this issue, is classified, but the unclassified talking points will come to you for your review.','Demarche on UNGA redlinesFYI: We will send today for your review and approval a demarche describing the circumstances in which the U.S. would walk out of speeches at the UN General Assembly and asking countries to join us in the walkout. Note that we are differing from past practice when we simply did not have anyone in the U.S. seat during speeches by certain countries. This year an appropriate-level individual will be behind the U.S. placard for all speeches and will remain unless these redlines are crossed. This demarche is going out to EU member state capitals, as well as Oslo, Reykjavik, Ottawa, Canberra, Wellington, Tokyo, Seoul, Buenos Aires, Bogota, San Jose, and Montevideo. USUN asks that our posts deliver the demarche in advance of an EU political directors meeting on this issue in New York Monday morning our time. The background portion of the cable, which discusses EU internal dynamics on this issue, is classified, but the unclassified talking points will come to you for your review.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Buková_(Plzeň-South_District)',3,1,'2898 - C05764657.txt','UNESCO updateHuma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates. I am sorry to report that the Egyptians have used harsh tactics in the halls of UNESCO. A member of the U.S. delegation has seen a member of the Egyptian-hired public relations group walking around with an envelope of cash. They pushed to have two Amb recalled. Disgust and resentment is running high. The Egyptians are pushing delegations very hard. FM Aboul-Gheit has stopped in Paris to deal with the UNESCO race while en route to NY for UNGA. A/S Feltman writes that Egyptian Ambassador Shoukry has called him twice today with a message from the Foreign Minister. FM Aboul Gheit is angry and reports President Mubarak is angry. A/S Feltman notes  maybe we\'ve become a convenient excuse. A/S Feltman very helpfully pushed back and helped defend our ambassador who had been criticized. Our strategy relies on our Amb being low-key. He is following his instructions. We should be unhappy with the way he is being attacked personally. Candidates Bukova and Baki are moving ahead on their own lobbying. FYI, Hosni even said on French TV that the U.S. is neutral reflecting our especially low key approach this past week. Now that Hosni may lose, the U.S. looks like a convenient one to blame.','UNESCO updateHuma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates. I am sorry to report that the Egyptians have used harsh tactics in the halls of UNESCO. A member of the U.S. delegation has seen a member of the Egyptian-hired \"public relations\" group walking around with an envelope of cash. They pushed to have two Amb recalled. Disgust and resentment is running high. The Egyptians are pushing delegations very hard. FM Aboul-Gheit has stopped in Paris to deal with the UNESCO race while en route to NY for UNGA. A/S Feltman writes that Egyptian Ambassador Shoukry has called him twice today with a \"message from the Foreign Minister.\" FM Aboul Gheit is angry and reports President Mubarak is angry. A/S Feltman notes \" maybe we\'ve become a convenient excuse.\" A/S Feltman very helpfully pushed back and helped defend our ambassador who had been criticized. Our strategy relies on our Amb being low-key. He is following his instructions. We should be unhappy with the way he is being attacked personally. Candidates Bukova and Baki are moving ahead on their own lobbying. FYI, Hosni even said on French TV that the U.S. is neutral reflecting our especially low key approach this past week. Now that Hosni may lose, the U.S. looks like a convenient one to blame.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Buková_(Plzeň-South_District)',3,1,'2899 - C05764658.txt','UNESCO updatethat is right Esther will keep sending updates This doesn\'t sound like there\'s anything for me to do but pls keep me informed. Huma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates.','UNESCO updatethat is right Esther will keep sending updates This doesn\'t sound like there\'s anything for me to do but pls keep me informed. Huma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Buková_(Plzeň-South_District)',3,1,'2921 - C05764690.txt','UNESCO - UpdateHuma, There has been strong movement to Bukova today. Baki is expected to pull out before 4th round at noon our time. The 4th round would end up as final round with Hosni- Bukova (Bulgaria) contest. French Unesco ambassador told our Unesco Anb Killion that France has informed Egypt that they will not support Hosni. France (Quai and Elysee agree) is now openly working for Bukova. Kouchner may try to call S. African support appears to be moving to Bukova. Amb Killion has received a series of calls from African ambassadors as they want credit. We are talkng at Unesco in. Paris and with capital delegations arriving in New York. Key votes: Chile, Phillipines, Argentina, Columbia, Azerbaijan, Mexico. Esther Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/21/2019','UNESCO - UpdateHuma, There has been strong movement to Bukova today. Baki is expected to pull out before 4th round at noon our time. The 4th round would end up as final round with Hosni- Bukova (Bulgaria) contest. French Unesco ambassador told our Unesco Anb Killion that France has informed Egypt that they will not support Hosni. France (Quai and Elysee agree) is now openly working for Bukova. Kouchner may try to call S. African support appears to be moving to Bukova. Amb Killion has received a series of calls from African ambassadors as they want credit. We are talkng at Unesco in. Paris and with capital delegations arriving in New York. Key votes: Chile, Phillipines, Argentina, Columbia, Azerbaijan, Mexico. Esther Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/21/2019'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Bulgaria',11,1,'2890 - C05764648.txt','(AP) Ferrero-Waldner abandons race for UNESCO top jobPARIS (AP) EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner is withdrawing her candidacy for the top job at the United Nations agency for culture and education. Paris-based UNESCO is choosing a new director in voting that began Thursday and continues Monday. Austrian Ferrero-Waldner was considered a strong candidate. The front-runner is Egyptian Farouk Hosni, opposed by Jewish activists. He threatened last year to burn Israeli books, but later apologized. The Austrian Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that Ferrero-Waldner was withdrawing for the greater good of the organization and European unity, and urged respect for UNESCO\'s ideals. Other candidates are former Bulgarian foreign minister Irina Bokova and Ecuadorean diplomat Ivonne Baki.','(AP) Ferrero-Waldner abandons race for UNESCO top jobPARIS (AP) EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner is withdrawing her candidacy for the top job at the United Nations agency for culture and education. Paris-based UNESCO is choosing a new director in voting that began Thursday and continues Monday. Austrian Ferrero-Waldner was considered a strong candidate. The front-runner is Egyptian Farouk Hosni, opposed by Jewish activists. He threatened last year to burn Israeli books, but later apologized. The Austrian Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that Ferrero-Waldner was withdrawing \"for the greater good of the organization and European unity,\" and urged respect for UNESCO\'s ideals. Other candidates are former Bulgarian foreign minister Irina Bokova and Ecuadorean diplomat Ivonne Baki.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Bulgaria',11,1,'2898 - C05764657.txt','UNESCO updateHuma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates. I am sorry to report that the Egyptians have used harsh tactics in the halls of UNESCO. A member of the U.S. delegation has seen a member of the Egyptian-hired public relations group walking around with an envelope of cash. They pushed to have two Amb recalled. Disgust and resentment is running high. The Egyptians are pushing delegations very hard. FM Aboul-Gheit has stopped in Paris to deal with the UNESCO race while en route to NY for UNGA. A/S Feltman writes that Egyptian Ambassador Shoukry has called him twice today with a message from the Foreign Minister. FM Aboul Gheit is angry and reports President Mubarak is angry. A/S Feltman notes  maybe we\'ve become a convenient excuse. A/S Feltman very helpfully pushed back and helped defend our ambassador who had been criticized. Our strategy relies on our Amb being low-key. He is following his instructions. We should be unhappy with the way he is being attacked personally. Candidates Bukova and Baki are moving ahead on their own lobbying. FYI, Hosni even said on French TV that the U.S. is neutral reflecting our especially low key approach this past week. Now that Hosni may lose, the U.S. looks like a convenient one to blame.','UNESCO updateHuma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates. I am sorry to report that the Egyptians have used harsh tactics in the halls of UNESCO. A member of the U.S. delegation has seen a member of the Egyptian-hired \"public relations\" group walking around with an envelope of cash. They pushed to have two Amb recalled. Disgust and resentment is running high. The Egyptians are pushing delegations very hard. FM Aboul-Gheit has stopped in Paris to deal with the UNESCO race while en route to NY for UNGA. A/S Feltman writes that Egyptian Ambassador Shoukry has called him twice today with a \"message from the Foreign Minister.\" FM Aboul Gheit is angry and reports President Mubarak is angry. A/S Feltman notes \" maybe we\'ve become a convenient excuse.\" A/S Feltman very helpfully pushed back and helped defend our ambassador who had been criticized. Our strategy relies on our Amb being low-key. He is following his instructions. We should be unhappy with the way he is being attacked personally. Candidates Bukova and Baki are moving ahead on their own lobbying. FYI, Hosni even said on French TV that the U.S. is neutral reflecting our especially low key approach this past week. Now that Hosni may lose, the U.S. looks like a convenient one to blame.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Bulgaria',11,1,'2899 - C05764658.txt','UNESCO updatethat is right Esther will keep sending updates This doesn\'t sound like there\'s anything for me to do but pls keep me informed. Huma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates.','UNESCO updatethat is right Esther will keep sending updates This doesn\'t sound like there\'s anything for me to do but pls keep me informed. Huma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Bulgaria',11,1,'2921 - C05764690.txt','UNESCO - UpdateHuma, There has been strong movement to Bukova today. Baki is expected to pull out before 4th round at noon our time. The 4th round would end up as final round with Hosni- Bukova (Bulgaria) contest. French Unesco ambassador told our Unesco Anb Killion that France has informed Egypt that they will not support Hosni. France (Quai and Elysee agree) is now openly working for Bukova. Kouchner may try to call S. African support appears to be moving to Bukova. Amb Killion has received a series of calls from African ambassadors as they want credit. We are talkng at Unesco in. Paris and with capital delegations arriving in New York. Key votes: Chile, Phillipines, Argentina, Columbia, Azerbaijan, Mexico. Esther Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/21/2019','UNESCO - UpdateHuma, There has been strong movement to Bukova today. Baki is expected to pull out before 4th round at noon our time. The 4th round would end up as final round with Hosni- Bukova (Bulgaria) contest. French Unesco ambassador told our Unesco Anb Killion that France has informed Egypt that they will not support Hosni. France (Quai and Elysee agree) is now openly working for Bukova. Kouchner may try to call S. African support appears to be moving to Bukova. Amb Killion has received a series of calls from African ambassadors as they want credit. We are talkng at Unesco in. Paris and with capital delegations arriving in New York. Key votes: Chile, Phillipines, Argentina, Columbia, Azerbaijan, Mexico. Esther Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/21/2019'),(10.852301476109442,5.426150738054721,2500,'Bulgaria',11,2,'2958 - C05764770.txt','(AP) Bulgarian diplomat wins UNESCO racePARIS (AP) UNESCO says a career diplomat from Bulgaria has defeated a controversial Egyptian candidate to head the United Nations agency for culture and education. The chairman of UNESCO\'s executive board says Bulgaria\'s ambassador to France, Irina Bokova, has beaten longtime Egyptian Culture Minister Farouk Hosny in secret balloting. UNESCO\'s press office says Bokova won 31 to 27 Tuesday in a suspenseful fifth round. The Egyptian was long considered a favorite, despite his threat last year to burn Israeli books, and Egypt\'s contentious record of cultural censorship under his watch. Hosny apologized for the book-burning comment, but many Jewish activists said he was unfit to be the U.N.\'s guardian of culture.','(AP) Bulgarian diplomat wins UNESCO racePARIS (AP) UNESCO says a career diplomat from Bulgaria has defeated a controversial Egyptian candidate to head the United Nations agency for culture and education. The chairman of UNESCO\'s executive board says Bulgaria\'s ambassador to France, Irina Bokova, has beaten longtime Egyptian Culture Minister Farouk Hosny in secret balloting. UNESCO\'s press office says Bokova won 31 to 27 Tuesday in a suspenseful fifth round. The Egyptian was long considered a favorite, despite his threat last year to burn Israeli books, and Egypt\'s contentious record of cultural censorship under his watch. Hosny apologized for the book-burning comment, but many Jewish activists said he was unfit to be the U.N.\'s guardian of culture.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Bulgaria',11,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Bulgaria',11,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Bulgaria',11,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Bulgaria',11,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Bulgaria',11,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Bulgaria',11,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bulletproof_glass',1,1,'188 - C05739783.txt','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board Justice Minister said this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate. 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. Boots on the ground: they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is \"shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security; they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board; Justice Minister said \"this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate.\" 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. \"Boots on the ground\": they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Bureaucracy',4,1,'1910 - C05762434.txt','Stanford Law Connection Partner Benefits - A personal thank you from the fieldHi Cheryl. You may not remember me, but we were at Stanford together. I saw a statement from you on CNN.com regarding Secretary Clinton\'s fractured elbow, so I went to our global address list, and voila?there you are! You were a year or two ahead of me (I was class of 1991), but I distinctly remember being in Crim Pro with you when the inimitable Barbara Babcock talked about your friend Wynton Marsalis being stopped by the police! Congratulations on your current position. You are really doing Stanford proud?I was watching the Clinton impeachment hearings with friends when you were testifying and shouted, Oh my God?I went to law school with her! I can\'t tell you how thrilled we in the field are to have an administration we can be proud of again (I came in during Bill Clinton\'s presidency, and it has been a rough eight years). As you may be learning, Foreign Service Officers are overwhelmingly liberal democrats. At my post of 20 American officers, there are only two avowed republicans (although there may be a few closet cases). We all watched the election returns together, and we cheered, cried and hugged when Mr. Obama was announced the winner. Obviously, we are also thrilled to have Hillary as our new Secretary of State. I tried to write Secretary Clinton a message when she first announced benefits for same-sex partners expressing my extreme gratitude. I have been with my partner for the last 14 years, and he has basically given up his career to follow me around the world. It has been challenging but we\'ve managed to survive. Below is my original message, which I doubt Secretary Clinton ever actually received: From: I\'m not sure whether this message will ever find its way to Secretary Clinton, but I would like to convey my deep gratitude for her courage in extending benefits to same-sex partners of Foreign Service Officers. I would also like to share how her decision has literally changed the course of my career. I had decided long ago to retire in 2014 after twenty years of service. I love my job as a Management Officer, but my partner and I had grown tired of struggling with a bureaucracy that essentially denied his existence. I had planned to lc','Stanford Law Connection Partner Benefits - A personal thank you from the fieldHi Cheryl. You may not remember me, but we were at Stanford together. I saw a statement from you on CNN.com regarding Secretary Clinton\'s fractured elbow, so I went to our global address list, and voila?there you are! You were a year or two ahead of me (I was class of 1991), but I distinctly remember being in Crim Pro with you when the inimitable Barbara Babcock talked about your \"friend\" Wynton Marsalis being stopped by the police! Congratulations on your current position. You are really doing Stanford proud?I was watching the Clinton impeachment hearings with friends when you were testifying and shouted, \"Oh my God?I went to law school with her!\" I can\'t tell you how thrilled we in the field are to have an administration we can be proud of again (I came in during Bill Clinton\'s presidency, and it has been a rough eight years). As you may be learning, Foreign Service Officers are overwhelmingly liberal democrats. At my post of 20 American officers, there are only two avowed republicans (although there may be a few closet cases). We all watched the election returns together, and we cheered, cried and hugged when Mr. Obama was announced the winner. Obviously, we are also thrilled to have Hillary as our new Secretary of State. I tried to write Secretary Clinton a message when she first announced benefits for same-sex partners expressing my extreme gratitude. I have been with my partner for the last 14 years, and he has basically given up his career to follow me around the world. It has been challenging but we\'ve managed to survive. Below is my original message, which I doubt Secretary Clinton ever actually received: From: I\'m not sure whether this message will ever find its way to Secretary Clinton, but I would like to convey my deep gratitude for her courage in extending benefits to same-sex partners of Foreign Service Officers. I would also like to share how her decision has literally changed the course of my career. I had decided long ago to retire in 2014 after twenty years of service. I love my job as a Management Officer, but my partner and I had grown tired of struggling with a bureaucracy that essentially denied his existence. I had planned to lc'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Bureaucracy',4,1,'2062 - C05762707.txt','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and Longer Knives? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the whack-a-mole crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and \"Longer Knives\"? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the \"whack-a-mole\" crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Bureaucracy',4,1,'274 - C05739883.txt','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government; however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya; if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Bureaucracy',4,1,'3692 - C05766559.txt','Notes for S on Landler ChatMark Landler spoke to Jose Villarreal (the Commissioner General), Elizabeth and me in the last two days. Mark seems to be going down the same road with all three of us. At first he knew very little about the actual Expo but now he seems focused on the Secretary\'s role in bringing the USA Pavilion back to life. We all agreed that he seems to be writing a favorable story. He specifically wanted to know about her role and whether her political background helped her get there ( as opposed to a more traditional foreign affairs career Secretary). We thought that her political side helped her immediately recognize that she had a real problem with the Chinese that needed to be fixed immediately. As a problem-solving politico, she immediately went to work to fix it. He also wanted to know if she used the WJC/HRC rolodex to raise money. We said no and noted that all of the money is being raised in the business community and not by individuals. She did not go to her political fund- raising base. We did not mention it but it is interesting that many of the early big sponsors were NY based companies like GE (1 ?), Pepsi ( ), Corning, Cummins, Deloitte, NYSE, and Pfizer. He asked if S made individual calls to CEO\'s and we noted (as recd by L), the only general asks were done on conference calls or in large groups. We also noted that she never really asked for sponsorships, instead she stressed the importance of getting a formidable USA presence at the Shanghai Expo that is so important to the Chinese and will attract 70 million people. This could be the largest event in human history and will go from May 1 to October 31, 2010. Talking Points When S arrived at State, the USA and Andorra were the only two countries that did not sign a participation agreement with the Chinese. We had less than $250,000 in the bank. In just ten months, S assigned the Global Partnership Initiative office to lead the project, sent a signal to the State Department bureaucracy that this was a priority and that we would participate, named a Commissioner General, signed the participation agreement, asked Secretary Locke to break ground, raised $54.3 M to build and operate it, and visited the actual construction site in November. The Pavilion is on target to be opened in mid-April.','Notes for S on Landler ChatMark Landler spoke to Jose Villarreal (the Commissioner General), Elizabeth and me in the last two days. Mark seems to be going down the same road with all three of us. At first he knew very little about the actual Expo but now he seems focused on the Secretary\'s role in bringing the USA Pavilion back to life. We all agreed that he seems to be writing a favorable story. He specifically wanted to know about her role and whether her \"political\" background helped her get there ( as opposed to a more traditional foreign affairs \"career\" Secretary). We thought that her political side helped her immediately recognize that she had a real problem with the Chinese that needed to be fixed immediately. As a problem-solving politico, she immediately went to work to fix it. He also wanted to know if she used the WJC/HRC rolodex to raise money. We said no and noted that all of the money is being raised in the business community and not by individuals. She did not go to her political fund- raising base. We did not mention it but it is interesting that many of the early big sponsors were NY based companies like GE (1 ?), Pepsi ( ), Corning, Cummins, Deloitte, NYSE, and Pfizer. He asked if S made individual calls to CEO\'s and we noted (as recd by L), the only general \"asks\" were done on conference calls or in large groups. We also noted that she never really \"asked\" for sponsorships, instead she stressed the importance of getting a formidable USA presence at the Shanghai Expo that is so important to the Chinese and will attract 70 million people. This could be the largest event in human history and will go from May 1 to October 31, 2010. Talking Points When S arrived at State, the USA and Andorra were the only two countries that did not sign a participation agreement with the Chinese. We had less than $250,000 in the bank. In just ten months, S assigned the Global Partnership Initiative office to lead the project, sent a signal to the State Department bureaucracy that this was a priority and that we would participate, named a Commissioner General, signed the participation agreement, asked Secretary Locke to break ground, raised $54.3 M to build and operate it, and visited the actual construction site in November. The Pavilion is on target to be opened in mid-April.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bureau_of_Conflict_and_Stabilization_Operations',1,1,'196 - C05739791.txt','thanksCheryl, Please extend our thanks to the Secretary for today\'s moving event. As always, her remarks (the President\'s and the chaplain\'s) were just right. I will also send a note to Pat and Capricia to thank them for a well led day that helped build solidarity, despite the sorrow. Thanks also for Cindy and Yael they are a pleasure to work with every day. We are making real progress. Best, Rick Rick Barton Ambassador Assistant Secretary Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations 202.663.0807','thanksCheryl, Please extend our thanks to the Secretary for today\'s moving event. As always, her remarks (the President\'s and the chaplain\'s) were just right. I will also send a note to Pat and Capricia to thank them for a well led day that helped build solidarity, despite the sorrow. Thanks also for Cindy and Yael they are a pleasure to work with every day. We are making real progress. Best, Rick Rick Barton Ambassador Assistant Secretary Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations 202.663.0807'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bureau_of_Economic_and_Business_Affairs',1,1,'2052 - C05762695.txt','nominees updateThe SFRC reported out all of the following nominees yesterday. We will try to push as many of these through the Senate today, if at all possible. NOMINATIONS: 1. Christopher William Dell to be Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo, 2. Nancy J. Powell to be Director General of the Foreign Service 3. Capricia Penavic Marshall to be Chief of Protocol, and to have the rank of Ambassador during her tenure of service 4. Maria Otero to be Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs 5. Philip L. Verveer for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Communications and Information Policy in the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs and U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy 6. The Honorable Laurie Susan Fulton to be Ambassador to Denmark 1nq','nominees updateThe SFRC reported out all of the following nominees yesterday. We will try to push as many of these through the Senate today, if at all possible. NOMINATIONS: 1. Christopher William Dell to be Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo, 2. Nancy J. Powell to be Director General of the Foreign Service 3. Capricia Penavic Marshall to be Chief of Protocol, and to have the rank of Ambassador during her tenure of service 4. Maria Otero to be Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs 5. Philip L. Verveer for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Communications and Information Policy in the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs and U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy 6. The Honorable Laurie Susan Fulton to be Ambassador to Denmark 1nq'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Bureau_of_Educational_and_Cultural_Affairs',2,1,'2264 - C05763043.txt','Ambassador\'s Fund for-Cultural PreservationMission The U.S. Ambassador\'s Fund for Cultural Preservation, funded through the Diplomatic and Consular Program appropriation, was established in FY 2001. The Ambassador\'s Fund for Cultural Preservation provides direct small grant support to heritage preservatipn in developing countries, demonstrating U.S. respect for other cultures. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs administers the program awarding grants managed by U.S. Embassies in eligible countries. Grants have ranged from $5,000 to $978,705. To date, the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation has supported more than 500 projects worldwide, totaling $11.5 million. Funded projects include technical support for the preservation of historic buildings and sites, museum collections and forms of traditional cultural expression. Priorities In FY 2008, U.S. Ambassadors in 94 of the 132 eligible countries in the developing world responded to the call for proposals of projects supporting cultural preservation. A total of $4,731,431 was distributed in awards of grants in 72 countries and $228,000 was spent on administrative costs. 83','Ambassador\'s Fund for-Cultural PreservationMission The U.S. Ambassador\'s Fund for Cultural Preservation, funded through the Diplomatic and Consular Program appropriation, was established in FY 2001. The Ambassador\'s Fund for Cultural Preservation provides direct small grant support to heritage preservatipn in developing countries, demonstrating U.S. respect for other cultures. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs administers the program awarding grants managed by U.S. Embassies in eligible countries. Grants have ranged from $5,000 to $978,705. To date, the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation has supported more than 500 projects worldwide, totaling $11.5 million. Funded projects include technical support for the preservation of historic buildings and sites, museum collections and forms of traditional cultural expression. Priorities In FY 2008, U.S. Ambassadors in 94 of the 132 eligible countries in the developing world responded to the call for proposals of projects supporting cultural preservation. A total of $4,731,431 was distributed in awards of grants in 72 countries and $228,000 was spent on administrative costs. 83'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Bureau_of_Educational_and_Cultural_Affairs',2,1,'3647 - C05766463.txt','IG report press coverageMaura: This has really been great work. Thanks for keeping everyone focused and organized and together during the storm, especially after Miller left, and for providing the leadership to start implementing the changes before the report was done to create such a good outcome. In short ? thanks for stepping up and being you. Help is on the way though she likely won\'t be confirmed for a bit but you\'ve done such a great job as Acting through this process that it will be a piece of cake to stand on your head until the A/S arrives. cdm I am happy to report that thus far the press on the IG report has been as good as I could have hoped. Last night CNN.com and two PA papers (Phili Inquirer and Times Tribune) did quick same day stories. CNN.com did a surprisingly mild piece and used an old 1 3.1 quote. Today the AP ran a story after interviewing me and it turned out well ?focus on importance of the program, steps we have/will take, and acknowledgement that problems needed fixing. Sen. Casey also put out a press release giving the Department credit for taking action adding that more action is needed and he is encouraged by the new leadership of U/S McHale (that made me a little sad dog, but not enough to dampen my huge relief that this is so boring to everyone!). State Dept IG: Exchange programs need closer watch Oct 23 04:27 PM US/Eastern By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Writer SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) - The nation\'s foreign exchange student programs need better federal oversight, the State Department\'s internal watchdog concludes in a new report following a scandal in which students were placed in shoddy homes in Pennsylvania. Acting Inspector General Harold Geisel said in the report, released this week, the department\'s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has largely abdicated its responsibility to ensure the well-being of thousands of exchange students who come to the United States each year. Instead, the sponsoring organizations themselves have been left to monitor their own programs and self-report problems to federal regulators, the report said. There are insufficient dedicated resources at ECA to conduct effective oversight of youth exchange programs, the report said.','IG report press coverageMaura: This has really been great work. Thanks for keeping everyone focused and organized and together during the storm, especially after Miller left, and for providing the leadership to start implementing the changes before the report was done to create such a good outcome. In short ? thanks for stepping up and being you. Help is on the way though she likely won\'t be confirmed for a bit but you\'ve done such a great job as Acting through this process that it will be a piece of cake to stand on your head until the A/S arrives. cdm I am happy to report that thus far the press on the IG report has been as good as I could have hoped. Last night CNN.com and two PA papers (Phili Inquirer and Times Tribune) did quick same day stories. CNN.com did a surprisingly mild piece and used an old 1 3.1 quote. Today the AP ran a story after interviewing me and it turned out well ?focus on importance of the program, steps we have/will take, and acknowledgement that problems needed fixing. Sen. Casey also put out a press release giving the Department credit for taking action adding that more action is needed and he is encouraged \"by the new leadership of U/S McHale\" (that made me a little sad dog, but not enough to dampen my huge relief that this is so boring to everyone!). State Dept IG: Exchange programs need closer watch Oct 23 04:27 PM US/Eastern By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Writer SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) - The nation\'s foreign exchange student programs need better federal oversight, the State Department\'s internal watchdog concludes in a new report following a scandal in which students were placed in shoddy homes in Pennsylvania. Acting Inspector General Harold Geisel said in the report, released this week, the department\'s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has largely abdicated its responsibility to ensure the well-being of thousands of exchange students who come to the United States each year. Instead, the sponsoring organizations themselves have been left to monitor their own programs and self-report problems to federal regulators, the report said. \"There are insufficient dedicated resources at ECA to conduct effective oversight of youth exchange programs,\" the report said.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bureau_of_European_and_Eurasian_Affairs',1,1,'3308 - C05765823.txt','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact; the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Bureau_of_Intelligence_and_Research',1,1,'2976 - C05764806.txt','Tremendous thanks to Secretary ClintonI thought you might want to share this with the Secretary. Dear Secretary Clinton, It is with great pride and a full heart that I write to thank you for your personal, videotaped message congratulating Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA) on winning this year\'s Outie award for best LGBT employee resource group by Out & Equal Workplace Advocates . Your message and the significance carried in delivering it personally was reflected in the silence that came over the audience of over 2,000 people when you began speaking and the furious applause heard afterwards. While not the only GLIFAA member in attendance that night to receive the award, as the only Foreign Service Officer there to witness the event, the award held special significance for me. Your message had the greatest impact on everyone attending the Out & Equal Summit this year, but as a direct beneficiary of your work I was especially touched and awed. It is you, Under Secretary Kennedy, and all the senior staff of the Department that truly deserve this honor. As an FSO with a domestic partner, your efforts to bring equality to State have allowed me to stay in a career I love. Thank you for all you are doing for the LGBT community, for the Foreign and Civil Service, and for the opportunity to attend such a conference. I am once again proud to represent the Foreign Service, the Department of State, and the Bureau of Intelligence and Research. With tremendous gratitude and warm regards,','Tremendous thanks to Secretary ClintonI thought you might want to share this with the Secretary. Dear Secretary Clinton, It is with great pride and a full heart that I write to thank you for your personal, videotaped message congratulating Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA) on winning this year\'s \"Outie\" award for best LGBT employee resource group by Out & Equal Workplace Advocates . Your message and the significance carried in delivering it personally was reflected in the silence that came over the audience of over 2,000 people when you began speaking and the furious applause heard afterwards. While not the only GLIFAA member in attendance that night to receive the award, as the only Foreign Service Officer there to witness the event, the award held special significance for me. Your message had the greatest impact on everyone attending the Out & Equal Summit this year, but as a direct beneficiary of your work I was especially touched and awed. It is you, Under Secretary Kennedy, and all the senior staff of the Department that truly deserve this honor. As an FSO with a domestic partner, your efforts to bring equality to State have allowed me to stay in a career I love. Thank you for all you are doing for the LGBT community, for the Foreign and Civil Service, and for the opportunity to attend such a conference. I am once again proud to represent the Foreign Service, the Department of State, and the Bureau of Intelligence and Research. With tremendous gratitude and warm regards,'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Bureau_of_Legislative_Affairs',2,1,'1524 - C05761312.txt','Hill Vote RN: Hill Votefyi Thx much. I tried to reach the Secretary to give her the news. Congratulations dear. cdm Chris Hill was just confirmed, 73-23. Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary for Senate Affairs Bureau of Legislative Affairs US. Department of State (202) 647-2645 rodriguezmestate,gov 23','Hill Vote RN: Hill Votefyi Thx much. I tried to reach the Secretary to give her the news. Congratulations dear. cdm Chris Hill was just confirmed, 73-23. Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary for Senate Affairs Bureau of Legislative Affairs US. Department of State (202) 647-2645 rodriguezmestate,gov 23'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Bureau_of_Legislative_Affairs',2,1,'3076 - C05764973.txt','Shannon & Valenzuela -- DeMint Staff MtgFyi Cheryl, Rich and I met this morning with Chris Socha, Senator DeMint\'s foreign policy staffer. We took the opportunity to discuss the nominations of Tom Shannon and Arturo Valenzuela. As you know, DeMint has been very outspoken regarding Zelaya\'s ouster in Honduras. With respect to Tom, it appears as though little has changed - DeMint still appears to be insisting on some amount of floor debate followed by a roll call vote on the nomination. How much time and when is still something that needs to be worked out. We\'ve been following up on our end, but the DeMint camp has slow walked things a bit. We expect to come to some agreement when the Senate reconvenes. Arturo\'s nomination is in a different posture. As we approached the Senate\'s August recess, there appeared to be some loosening of DeMint\'s hold on him. After speaking with DeMint\'s staff, we\'re still hopeful that we could get Arturo confirmed by either voice vote or by unanimous consent when the Senate returns. However, Chris warned that DeMint is monitoring closely the Administration\'s position with regards to sanctions. He warned that if a coup determination is made and new sanctions levied, this could very well have an adverse impact on how Arturo\'s nomination moves forward. We wanted to alert you to this latter point because we understand a determination from L could be coming down shortly. DeMint\'s staffer explained that the Senator would welcome a call from either S or Deputy Steinberg, and he thought a call could go a long way to freeing up Arturo\'s nomination. We\'re preparing a call sheet for Deputy Steinberg. Thanks. Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary for Senate Affairs Bureau of Legislative Affairs U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2645 rodriguezme@state.gov 412','Shannon & Valenzuela -- DeMint Staff MtgFyi Cheryl, Rich and I met this morning with Chris Socha, Senator DeMint\'s foreign policy staffer. We took the opportunity to discuss the nominations of Tom Shannon and Arturo Valenzuela. As you know, DeMint has been very outspoken regarding Zelaya\'s ouster in Honduras. With respect to Tom, it appears as though little has changed - DeMint still appears to be insisting on some amount of floor debate followed by a roll call vote on the nomination. How much time and when is still something that needs to be worked out. We\'ve been following up on our end, but the DeMint camp has slow walked things a bit. We expect to come to some agreement when the Senate reconvenes. Arturo\'s nomination is in a different posture. As we approached the Senate\'s August recess, there appeared to be some loosening of DeMint\'s hold on him. After speaking with DeMint\'s staff, we\'re still hopeful that we could get Arturo confirmed by either voice vote or by unanimous consent when the Senate returns. However, Chris warned that DeMint is monitoring closely the Administration\'s position with regards to sanctions. He warned that if a coup determination is made and new sanctions levied, this could very well have an adverse impact on how Arturo\'s nomination moves forward. We wanted to alert you to this latter point because we understand a determination from L could be coming down shortly. DeMint\'s staffer explained that the Senator would welcome a call from either S or Deputy Steinberg, and he thought a call could go a long way to freeing up Arturo\'s nomination. We\'re preparing a call sheet for Deputy Steinberg. Thanks. Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary for Senate Affairs Bureau of Legislative Affairs U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2645 rodriguezme@state.gov 412'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Burgh',2,1,'1077 - C05760318.txt','UNGA food EventBan really wants to do this w me but he cannot do it at 3:30 on the 24th because he has to go to P\'burgh. He asked that we work w Bob Orr on his staff to find another time if possible. We should try to do that asap. He doesn\'t leave NY until afternoon of 24th so possible to do in morning. He returns late afternoon on 25th. What can we work out? If all else fails, work w Orr to get the right representative.','UNGA food EventBan really wants to do this w me but he cannot do it at 3:30 on the 24th because he has to go to P\'burgh. He asked that we work w Bob Orr on his staff to find another time if possible. We should try to do that asap. He doesn\'t leave NY until afternoon of 24th so possible to do in morning. He returns late afternoon on 25th. What can we work out? If all else fails, work w Orr to get the right representative.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Burgh',2,1,'2836 - C05764553.txt','UNGA food EventHuma Abedin B6 Wednesday, August 26, 2009 2:59 PM H \'ValmoroLl@state.gov\' Re: UNGA food Event Huma Abedin \'ValmoroU@state.gov\' <ValmoroU@state.gov> B6 B6 Ban really wants to do this w me but he cannot do it at 3:30 on the 24th because he has to go to P\'burgh. He asked that we work w Bob Orr on his staff to find another time if possible. We should try to do that asap. He doesn\'t leave NY until afternoon of 24th so possible to do in morning. He returns late afternoon on 25th. What can we work out? If all else fails, work w Orr to get the right representative.','UNGA food EventHuma Abedin B6 Wednesday, August 26, 2009 2:59 PM H; \'ValmoroLl@state.gov\' Re: UNGA food Event Huma Abedin; \'ValmoroU@state.gov\' <ValmoroU@state.gov> B6 B6 Ban really wants to do this w me but he cannot do it at 3:30 on the 24th because he has to go to P\'burgh. He asked that we work w Bob Orr on his staff to find another time if possible. We should try to do that asap. He doesn\'t leave NY until afternoon of 24th so possible to do in morning. He returns late afternoon on 25th. What can we work out? If all else fails, work w Orr to get the right representative.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Burglary',1,1,'3249 - C05765705.txt','U.S. national held over Afghan boy\'s shootingColleagues ? I have attached a Reuters report below about a U.S. national who has been arrested in Northern Afghanistan over a shooting incident. Ops spoke with Kabul ACS Chief Katie Nutt who said that this incident occurred on November 8. Kabul has kept CA/OCS in the loop about the case. The man, who works for a NGO, has not yet been charged and is being held at a NDS (National Directorate of Security) site in a private cell. He is being treated well and has hired an attorney from the Consular Section\'s list. The Consular Section has kept in touch with him, and the Swedish-led PRT in Mazar-i-Sharif has also been in contact. -PhiII Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer U.S. aid worker held over Afghan boy\'s shooting KABUL, Nov 11 (Reuters) - An American aid worker in northern Afghanistan is being held by Afghan authorities over the fatal shooting of an Afghan teenager at his home, a provincial police chief said on Wednesday. Mohammad Bilal Niram, chief of police in the northern Sar-i-pul province, said the aid worker had killed his landlord\'s 16-year-old son with three gunshots, possibly suspecting a burglary when the boy tried to enter his home. He is in Afghan government custody for investigation. He has not been charged, Niram said. The man worked for GP he said, referring to Global Partners, a UK-based aid group which says it has run programmes in Afghanistan since 1993. Staff at the organisation\'s London headquarters declined to comment on the incident. John Groch, a spokesman for the U.S. embassy, confirmed that an American had been arrested in Sar-i-pul but said he could give no further details pending the Afghan police investigation. (Reporting by Hamid Shalizi and Peter Graff, writing by Peter Graff, editing by Mark Trevelyan)','U.S. national held over Afghan boy\'s shootingColleagues ? I have attached a Reuters report below about a U.S. national who has been arrested in Northern Afghanistan over a shooting incident. Ops spoke with Kabul ACS Chief Katie Nutt who said that this incident occurred on November 8. Kabul has kept CA/OCS in the loop about the case. The man, who works for a NGO, has not yet been charged and is being held at a NDS (National Directorate of Security) site in a private cell. He is being treated well and has hired an attorney from the Consular Section\'s list. The Consular Section has kept in touch with him, and the Swedish-led PRT in Mazar-i-Sharif has also been in contact. -PhiII Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer U.S. aid worker held over Afghan boy\'s shooting KABUL, Nov 11 (Reuters) - An American aid worker in northern Afghanistan is being held by Afghan authorities over the fatal shooting of an Afghan teenager at his home, a provincial police chief said on Wednesday. Mohammad Bilal Niram, chief of police in the northern Sar-i-pul province, said the aid worker had killed his landlord\'s 16-year-old son with three gunshots, possibly suspecting a burglary when the boy tried to enter his home. \"He is in Afghan government custody for investigation. He has not been charged,\" Niram said. The man worked for GP he said, referring to Global Partners, a UK-based aid group which says it has run programmes in Afghanistan since 1993. Staff at the organisation\'s London headquarters declined to comment on the incident. John Groch, a spokesman for the U.S. embassy, confirmed that an American had been arrested in Sar-i-pul but said he could give no further details pending the Afghan police investigation. (Reporting by Hamid Shalizi and Peter Graff, writing by Peter Graff, editing by Mark Trevelyan)'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Burkina_Faso',4,1,'1183 - C05760469.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Burkina_Faso',4,1,'2997 - C05764847.txt','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes; US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain; Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Burkina_Faso',4,1,'3665 - C05766506.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Burkina_Faso',4,1,'3669 - C05766517.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Burns_Strider',3,1,'1078 - C05760319.txt','Admiral PlattI have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel.., he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.comh Visit Pea Ridge Confidential, My Personal Blog <http://pearidgeconfidential.blogspot.comh','Admiral PlattI have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel.., he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.comh Visit Pea Ridge Confidential, My Personal Blog <http://pearidgeconfidential.blogspot.comh'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Burns_Strider',3,1,'3262 - C05765730.txt','Admiral PlattSee if you can get a copy of the intro Navy Sec Mabus gave me that\'s referred to below. I have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel... he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.com/>','Admiral PlattSee if you can get a copy of the intro Navy Sec Mabus gave me that\'s referred to below. I have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel... he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.com/>'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Burns_Strider',3,1,'3266 - C05765741.txt','Admiral PlattSee if you can get a copy of the intro Navy Sec Mabus gave me that\'s referred to below. I have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel... he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.com/>','Admiral PlattSee if you can get a copy of the intro Navy Sec Mabus gave me that\'s referred to below. I have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel... he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.com/>'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Burundi',1,1,'2087 - C05762743.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US B6Let\'s discuss. I think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?, asked Jeff Sharlet. In his book, Sharlet specifically refers to politicians in Uganda proposing an anti-gay law that would criminalize homosexuality. The law, which could be passed within weeks despite international condemnation, includes possible punishment by death. Anti-gay laws were recently passed in Burundi, are being discussed in Rwanda, and could soon be expanded in Kenya and Tanzania. The American group Sharlet calls The Family is also known as The Fellowship. It organizes an annual National Prayer Breakfast with the U.S. president and foreign guests, but besides that activity shuns publicity and does not openly list its members. But Sharlet says more American reporters are looking into the group and its alleged ties to Africa. These include helping African politicians with money so they can push socially conservative agendas.','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US B6Let\'s discuss. I think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. \"It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?,\" asked Jeff Sharlet. In his book, Sharlet specifically refers to politicians in Uganda proposing an anti-gay law that would criminalize homosexuality. The law, which could be passed within weeks despite international condemnation, includes possible punishment by death. Anti-gay laws were recently passed in Burundi, are being discussed in Rwanda, and could soon be expanded in Kenya and Tanzania. The American group Sharlet calls The Family is also known as The Fellowship. It organizes an annual National Prayer Breakfast with the U.S. president and foreign guests, but besides that activity shuns publicity and does not openly list its members. But Sharlet says more American reporters are looking into the group and its alleged ties to Africa. These include helping African politicians with money so they can push socially conservative agendas.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Business_card',2,1,'2459 - C05763786.txt','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL AfricaBurns, this is going to happen. We are committed to herwork and other docs like her. Lyn heard rumors about a competitive hospital, etc. We will work this out. HRC did the event at her hospital, after all. B6 Verveer, Melanne S PIs read and respond to me. This is very concerning. I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I do what I can to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. 42 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu. I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. 4.','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL AfricaBurns, this is going to happen. We are committed to herwork and other docs like her. Lyn heard rumors about a competitive hospital, etc. We will work this out. HRC did the event at her hospital, after all. B6 Verveer, Melanne S PIs read and respond to me. This is very concerning. I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker; she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I \"do what I can\" to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. 42 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing; then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: \"Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu.\" I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. 4.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Business_card',2,1,'2461 - C05763788.txt','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL Africaok Pis print three copies of this for me. Original Messa7 I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I do what I can to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. Blessings to you, Kay 47 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu. I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. Lyn Lusi 48','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL Africaok Pis print three copies of this for me. Original Messa7 I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker; she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I \"do what I can\" to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. Blessings to you, Kay 47 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing; then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: \"Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu.\" I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. Lyn Lusi 48'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Buy_More',1,1,'2173 - C05762864.txt','Major Economies ForumQuick note to tell you the meeting ended today after lunch and it turned out to be a very positive event. To a person, the heads of delegation were hugely complimentary. Good, very candid ? even frank as the diplomats say -- level of engagement, a lot of positive feeling and trust built up, an eagerness for this group to continue engaging and ? perhaps ? make some progress. Dan Reifsnyder, an OES DAS who\'s been here a long time, said it was best meeting of this kind he has seen in 20 years. Issues still damnably difficult, but a pretty palpable sense in the room that something good had happened. Hearty congrats from the Chinese, UK, Japanese, Aussies, EU, Danes, Swedes, South Africans, etc. Mike Froman did an excellent job as Chair (I was head of U.S. delegation), and Steve Chu and John Holdren did very useful presentations yesterday. Heads of delegation met with President in Blue Room for a reception late yesterday afternoon, which went over big. Mike and I met with President in Oval beforehand. Reception at Kennedy Center in evening for whole delegations, plus people from Hill, NG0s, etc., yesterday. Sen. Kerry spoke. We followed up with a long bilateral with China and then a private dinner with the UK. More bilats tomorrow. Next meeting of the Forum May 25-26 in Paris. Many thanks to HRC for kicking it off in style.','Major Economies ForumQuick note to tell you the meeting ended today after lunch and it turned out to be a very positive event. To a person, the heads of delegation were hugely complimentary. Good, very candid ? even \"frank\" as the diplomats say -- level of engagement, a lot of positive feeling and trust built up, an eagerness for this group to continue engaging and ? perhaps ? make some progress. Dan Reifsnyder, an OES DAS who\'s been here a long time, said it was best meeting of this kind he has seen in 20 years. Issues still damnably difficult, but a pretty palpable sense in the room that something good had happened. Hearty congrats from the Chinese, UK, Japanese, Aussies, EU, Danes, Swedes, South Africans, etc. Mike Froman did an excellent job as Chair (I was head of U.S. delegation), and Steve Chu and John Holdren did very useful presentations yesterday. Heads of delegation met with President in Blue Room for a reception late yesterday afternoon, which went over big. Mike and I met with President in Oval beforehand. Reception at Kennedy Center in evening for whole delegations, plus people from Hill, NG0s, etc., yesterday. Sen. Kerry spoke. We followed up with a long bilateral with China and then a private dinner with the UK. More bilats tomorrow. Next meeting of the Forum May 25-26 in Paris. Many thanks to HRC for kicking it off in style.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Buzzword',1,1,'1745 - C05761807.txt','last email on this subjectSorry to flood your email, but I couldn\'t resist sending this to you from Ben Smith A year later, Hillary wins A year ago today, the final set of primaries made official the foregone conclusion that Barack Obama had won the primary, and Hillary Clinton lost it. There\'s far too much going on today to dwell on an anniversary, but it does seem worth noting one particular piece of news in its light: On the central health care policy debate of the Democratic Primary -- which was, to be fair, conducted within a fairly narrow frame -- Obama appears to have conceded today to a Senate plan likely to more closely resemble Clinton\'s. In a dense, careful letter to Ted Kennedy and Max Baucus, Obama offered his principles for a health care plan and conceded on a central point: He is now open to an individual mandate, which he campaigned against, and which is now being talked about by Senators of both parties with the buzzword shared responsibility. Obama still backs a hardship waiver for people unable to afford the mandate -- which is consistent with the core of his objection to the mandate. But what he cast as a principled difference of approach -- was the problem merely that people couldn\'t afford insurance? or something more? -- seems to have been conceded. Here\'s the relevant paragraph: I understand the Committees are moving towards a principle of shared responsibility -- making every American responsible for having health insurance coverage, and asking that employers share in the cost. I share the goal of ending lapses and gaps in coverage that make us less healthy and drive up everyone\'s costs, and I am open to your ideas on shared responsibility. But I believe if we are going to make people responsible for owning health insurance, we must make health care affordable. If we do end up with a system where people are responsible for their own insurance, we need to provide a hardship waiver to exempt Americans who cannot afford it. In addition, while I believe that employers have a responsibility to support health insurance for their employees, small businesses face a number of special challenges in affording health benefits and should be exempted. B6 B6 By Ben Smith 07:51 PM','last email on this subjectSorry to flood your email, but I couldn\'t resist sending this to you from Ben Smith A year later, Hillary wins A year ago today, the final set of primaries made official the foregone conclusion that Barack Obama had won the primary, and Hillary Clinton lost it. There\'s far too much going on today to dwell on an anniversary, but it does seem worth noting one particular piece of news in its light: On the central health care policy debate of the Democratic Primary -- which was, to be fair, conducted within a fairly narrow frame -- Obama appears to have conceded today to a Senate plan likely to more closely resemble Clinton\'s. In a dense, careful letter to Ted Kennedy and Max Baucus, Obama offered his principles for a health care plan and conceded on a central point: He is now open to an individual mandate, which he campaigned against, and which is now being talked about by Senators of both parties with the buzzword \"shared responsibility.\" Obama still backs a \"hardship waiver\" for people unable to afford the mandate -- which is consistent with the core of his objection to the mandate. But what he cast as a principled difference of approach -- was the problem merely that people couldn\'t afford insurance? or something more? -- seems to have been conceded. Here\'s the relevant paragraph: I understand the Committees are moving towards a principle of shared responsibility -- making every American responsible for having health insurance coverage, and asking that employers share in the cost. I share the goal of ending lapses and gaps in coverage that make us less healthy and drive up everyone\'s costs, and I am open to your ideas on shared responsibility. But I believe if we are going to make people responsible for owning health insurance, we must make health care affordable. If we do end up with a system where people are responsible for their own insurance, we need to provide a hardship waiver to exempt Americans who cannot afford it. In addition, while I believe that employers have a responsibility to support health insurance for their employees, small businesses face a number of special challenges in affording health benefits and should be exempted. B6 B6 By Ben Smith 07:51 PM'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'By_Time_Alone',1,1,'1714 - C05761738.txt','NYUFyi in case you wanted to see raw input Thanks for the opportunity to suggest a line or two - 1. As a Yankees fan (though not as expert as Kris), and an eyewitness to the cap fiasco, I share everyone\'s sensitivity to sports references. But I\'m not dead set against trying to leverage that sensitivity in a self- deprecating, appropriately funny way. A couple thoughts along those lines: a. As you can see, I resisted the urge to wear my Yankees cap. b. (if the stage is set up near, for example, second base substitute whatever part of the field she\'s near) This is about as close as I\'m going to get to playing second base for the Yankees c. I kind of feel at home here in Yankee Stadium, because ever since January, I\'ve been playing on a team with a bunch of guys wearing pinstripes. (on the other hand, I\'m a little concerned about suggesting that the 1923 team looked the same, talked the same, and came from the same cities and towns - seems to be a little dismissive of a team that included such outsized personalities as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Also, saying Today\'s Yankees play with the strength of a global team could provoke an unintended laugh because they are playing so poorly this year, so far. Maybe safer to broaden it to all of baseball - like Major League Baseball is comprised of truly global teams. And the I don\'t care whether you bring us home a World Series seems like stretching too far for a sports metaphor, but in a way that doesn\'t really make sense in context. maybe better as I have every confidence that you will. ..You are starting your post-graduate life on a field of dreams, and you have every reason to believe that your own dreams of a better world can come true. (or something akin to that). 2. I think the speech could benefit from one clear soundbite that more succinctly captures the essence of her remarks. More of a clarion call to service, something like: ...And I hope some of you will join our ranks. But the State Department cannot go up against the great challenges of our time alone. And so my message to you today is this: be the special envoys of your ideals, using the vast communications tools at your disposal to help advance the interests of this nation and every nation. Be citizen ambassadors in the course of your personal and professional lives, helping to forge partnerships built on mutual interest in the face of global crises. By creating diplomatic social networks, you isz','NYUFyi in case you wanted to see raw input Thanks for the opportunity to suggest a line or two - 1. As a Yankees fan (though not as expert as Kris), and an eyewitness to the \"cap\" fiasco, I share everyone\'s sensitivity to sports references. But I\'m not dead set against trying to leverage that sensitivity in a self- deprecating, appropriately funny way. A couple thoughts along those lines: a. \"As you can see, I resisted the urge to wear my Yankees cap.\" b. (if the stage is set up near, for example, second base; substitute whatever part of the field she\'s near) \"This is about as close as I\'m going to get to playing second base for the Yankees\" c. \"I kind of feel at home here in Yankee Stadium, because ever since January, I\'ve been playing on a team with a bunch of guys wearing pinstripes.\" (on the other hand, I\'m a little concerned about suggesting that the 1923 team \"looked the same, talked the same, and came from the same cities and towns\" - seems to be a little dismissive of a team that included such outsized personalities as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Also, saying \"Today\'s Yankees play with the strength of a global team\" could provoke an unintended laugh because they are playing so poorly this year, so far. Maybe safer to broaden it to all of baseball - like \"Major League Baseball is comprised of truly global teams.\" And the \"I don\'t care whether you bring us home a World Series\" seems like stretching too far for a sports metaphor, but in a way that doesn\'t really make sense in context. maybe better as \"I have every confidence that you will. ..You are starting your post-graduate life on a field of dreams, and you have every reason to believe that your own dreams of a better world can come true.\" (or something akin to that). 2. I think the speech could benefit from one clear \"soundbite\" that more succinctly captures the essence of her remarks. More of a clarion call to service, something like: \"...And I hope some of you will join our ranks. But the State Department cannot go up against the great challenges of our time alone. And so my message to you today is this: be the special envoys of your ideals, using the vast communications tools at your disposal to help advance the interests of this nation and every nation. Be citizen ambassadors in the course of your personal and professional lives, helping to forge partnerships built on mutual interest in the face of global crises. By creating diplomatic social networks, you isz'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'C++',1,1,'3695 - C05766563.txt','Haiti: More great work by Katie StantonHere is text Haiti\'s earthquake devastated not only lives, but whatever emergency services the barely functioning government had to offer. However, in less than seven days, a makeshift version of 911 sprung to life. It\'s a striking story of how a few tech-savvy social entrepreneurs, receptive ears in the U.S. government and hundreds of Haitian Creole-speaking strangers crowdsourced from around the world were able to help people on the ground get food or medical attention. Hours after the earthquake struck Port au Prince, 23-year-old Josh Nesbit (pictured right), who heads a non-profit delivering health care in Sub-Saharan Africa through mobile phones, thought that an SMS gateway would be critical in Haiti. He sent a tweet out asking for help. A Cameroonian managing a startup incubator in Africa, Jean Francis Ahanda, responded mentioning that a contact, Jean-Marc Castera, was headed to the command center of the Caribbean\'s largest wireless carrier Digicel that day. Within three days, they had co-opted a shortcode, 4636, that had been used for weather information in Haiti. They rushed to get several other partners like Ushahidi, which provides an open-source platform for tracking crisis communications, and Google on board. A non-profit that specializes in using technology for disaster relief, Instedd, built an emergency information system using the shortcode. On a very late Saturday night, a cobbled-together team of a half-dozen organizations or so launched \'4636\' as an emergency number. They started publicizing it on the ground in Haiti through radio stations. Haitians could text the number with messages about injuries, people trapped under rubble or reports of missing people. Some of them are desperate: My name is J my brother is working in Unicef and I live in C 11 A I have 2 people that is still alive under the building still ! Send Help! Two San Francisco-based startups, Crowdf lower and Samasource, came','Haiti: More great work by Katie StantonHere is text Haiti\'s earthquake devastated not only lives, but whatever emergency services the barely functioning government had to offer. However, in less than seven days, a makeshift version of 911 sprung to life. It\'s a striking story of how a few tech-savvy social entrepreneurs, receptive ears in the U.S. government and hundreds of Haitian Creole-speaking strangers crowdsourced from around the world were able to help people on the ground get food or medical attention. Hours after the earthquake struck Port au Prince, 23-year-old Josh Nesbit (pictured right), who heads a non-profit delivering health care in Sub-Saharan Africa through mobile phones, thought that an SMS gateway would be critical in Haiti. He sent a tweet out asking for help. A Cameroonian managing a startup incubator in Africa, Jean Francis Ahanda, responded mentioning that a contact, Jean-Marc Castera, was headed to the command center of the Caribbean\'s largest wireless carrier Digicel that day. Within three days, they had co-opted a shortcode, 4636, that had been used for weather information in Haiti. They rushed to get several other partners like Ushahidi, which provides an open-source platform for tracking crisis communications, and Google on board. A non-profit that specializes in using technology for disaster relief, Instedd, built an emergency information system using the shortcode. On a very late Saturday night, a cobbled-together team of a half-dozen organizations or so launched \'4636\' as an emergency number. They started publicizing it on the ground in Haiti through radio stations. Haitians could text the number with messages about injuries, people trapped under rubble or reports of missing people. Some of them are desperate: \"My name is J my brother is working in Unicef and I live in C 11 A I have 2 people that is still alive under the building still ! Send Help!\" Two San Francisco-based startups, Crowdf lower and Samasource, came'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Cabal',1,1,'3176 - C05765224.txt','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Cabinet_of_the_United_States',3,1,'1996 - C05762598.txt','4th of July at the White HouseFyi B6 Dear Cabinet Chiefs of Staff and Schedulers: We apologize for the late notice, but we have just heard from the Social Office that they would like to invite the Cabinet tomorrow night for Fireworks at the White House. This invitation is for the Cabinet Secretary and his or her immediate family. If your Cabinet Secretary and family plan to attend, please email WAVES information including, Full Name, DOB, Social Security number and place of birth to: The Social Office asked us to provide you with the following information: Please plan to enter to White House complex through the Southeast Gate. The gates open at 7:30pm. It is fine to bring blankets and cameras. Please do not bring lawn chairs or coolers. Beverages and ice cream will be provided. Unfortunately, there is no parking. We hope you\'ll be able to join us. Sincerely, Cabinet Affairs 42','4th of July at the White HouseFyi B6 Dear Cabinet Chiefs of Staff and Schedulers: We apologize for the late notice, but we have just heard from the Social Office that they would like to invite the Cabinet tomorrow night for Fireworks at the White House. This invitation is for the Cabinet Secretary and his or her immediate family. If your Cabinet Secretary and family plan to attend, please email WAVES information including, Full Name, DOB, Social Security number and place of birth to: The Social Office asked us to provide you with the following information: Please plan to enter to White House complex through the Southeast Gate. The gates open at 7:30pm. It is fine to bring blankets and cameras. Please do not bring lawn chairs or coolers. Beverages and ice cream will be provided. Unfortunately, there is no parking. We hope you\'ll be able to join us. Sincerely, Cabinet Affairs 42'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Cabinet_of_the_United_States',3,1,'240 - C05739841.txt','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was soft on communism, and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public, they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY; Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was \"soft on communism,\" and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. \"Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public,\" they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Cabinet_of_the_United_States',3,1,'2709 - C05764301.txt','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Cabinet_Room_(White_House)',2,1,'1141 - C05760404.txt','Mini scheduleTell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am 11:25 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 1:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30pm SCHEDULING W/HUMA AND LONA 2:00pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 2:30 pm 3:30 pm 3:50 pm 3:55 pm OFFICE TIME Secretary\'s Office BILATERAL w/SAUDI FOREIGN MINISTER PRINCE SAUD AL FAISAL James Madison Room, 8th Floor, *Camera Spray at Top PHOTO w/ BOARD OF GAYS AND LESBIANS IN FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES Secretary\'s Outer Office 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/ALGERIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MOURAD 4:30 pm MEDELCI Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at bottom. 4:30pm BRIEFING w/RICH VERMA AND TODD STERN Can you pis send me a copy for today?','Mini scheduleTell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am 11:25 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 1:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30pm SCHEDULING W/HUMA AND LONA 2:00pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 2:30 pm 3:30 pm 3:50 pm 3:55 pm OFFICE TIME Secretary\'s Office BILATERAL w/SAUDI FOREIGN MINISTER PRINCE SAUD AL FAISAL James Madison Room, 8th Floor, *Camera Spray at Top PHOTO w/ BOARD OF GAYS AND LESBIANS IN FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES Secretary\'s Outer Office 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/ALGERIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MOURAD 4:30 pm MEDELCI Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at bottom. 4:30pm BRIEFING w/RICH VERMA AND TODD STERN Can you pis send me a copy for today?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Cabinet_Room_(White_House)',2,1,'3100 - C05765014.txt','Mini Schedule Thursday 9/10/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 10:20 am Secretary\'s Office 10:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:30 am ARRIVE White House 10:45 am CABINET MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 12:00 pm Cabinet Room *Camera Spray at top. 12:10 pm OFFICIAL CABINET PHOTO 12:20 pm East Room or Outside 12:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm PHOTOS 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office Area 1:15 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 1:20 pm ARRIVE White House 1:25 pm PRESIDENT OBAMA\'S BILATERAL w/UAE CROWN PRINCE 2:45 pm MUHAMMED bin ZAYED AL NAHYAN Oval Office *Camera spray to follow. 2:50 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/POTUS AND VP BIDEN 3:20 pm Oval Office 3:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 3:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/INDLAN HOME MINISTER CHIDAMBARAM 3:50 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 4:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR CAPRICIA MARSHALL, 4:45 pm CHIEF OF PROTOCOL Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 1c.c.','Mini Schedule Thursday 9/10/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 10:20 am Secretary\'s Office 10:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:30 am ARRIVE White House 10:45 am CABINET MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 12:00 pm Cabinet Room *Camera Spray at top. 12:10 pm OFFICIAL CABINET PHOTO 12:20 pm East Room or Outside 12:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm PHOTOS 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office Area 1:15 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 1:20 pm ARRIVE White House 1:25 pm PRESIDENT OBAMA\'S BILATERAL w/UAE CROWN PRINCE 2:45 pm MUHAMMED bin ZAYED AL NAHYAN Oval Office *Camera spray to follow. 2:50 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/POTUS AND VP BIDEN 3:20 pm Oval Office 3:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 3:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/INDLAN HOME MINISTER CHIDAMBARAM 3:50 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 4:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR CAPRICIA MARSHALL, 4:45 pm CHIEF OF PROTOCOL Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 1c.c.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Cabinet_Secretary_for_Justice',1,1,'2538 - C05763977.txt','(AP) Decision in Lockerbie case ThursdayDecision in Lockerbie case Thursday LONDON (AP) The Scottish government says a decision has been reached in the case of Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi and will be announced Thursday. A statement released Wednesday says Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill has informed families and other interested parties that he has reached his decisions on the applications for prisoner transfer and compassionate release. A Scottish government spokeswoman says the minister\'s decision will not be released before Thursday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Decision in Lockerbie case ThursdayDecision in Lockerbie case Thursday LONDON (AP) The Scottish government says a decision has been reached in the case of Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi and will be announced Thursday. A statement released Wednesday says Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill has \"informed families and other interested parties that he has reached his decisions on the applications for prisoner transfer and compassionate release.\" A Scottish government spokeswoman says the minister\'s decision will not be released before Thursday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Cablevision',2,1,'1897 - C05762395.txt','Undeliverable: Followup FollowupAttachments: details.txt Followup (1.19 KB) Delivery has failed to these recipients or distribution lists: mhcaleja@state.gov The recipient\'s e-mail address was not found in the recipient\'s e-mail system. Microsoft Exchange will not try to redeliver this message for you. Please check the e-mail address and try resending this message, or provide the following diagnostic text to your system administrator. 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Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as good people, but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s Apri123 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as \"good people,\" but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Cairo',20,1,'102 - C05739678.txt','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s April 23 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as good people, but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s April 23 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as \"good people,\" but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Cairo',20,1,'1035 - C05760251.txt','Holiday lunch Dec 17Pls add to schedule from 12:30 to 2:30. Thx. Great! Will revert with time (likely 12:30pm) and location (a private room in a DC restaurant). Hope you get a little downtime! We\'ll make sure you laugh plenty at lunch. L Lisa--- I just landed from Cairo and would love to come to lunch and, as of now, I will be in DC. So just let me know time and place! I\'m copying Lona so she can connect w you since I leave again on Sat for two weeks. This travel gig is never ending-- can\'t wait for Thanksgiving for a few days off. Hope you\'re well, my friend. Hillary, Lisa','Holiday lunch Dec 17Pls add to schedule from 12:30 to 2:30. Thx. Great! Will revert with time (likely 12:30pm) and location (a private room in a DC restaurant). Hope you get a little downtime! We\'ll make sure you laugh plenty at lunch. L Lisa--- I just landed from Cairo and would love to come to lunch and, as of now, I will be in DC. So just let me know time and place! I\'m copying Lona so she can connect w you since I leave again on Sat for two weeks. This travel gig is never ending-- can\'t wait for Thanksgiving for a few days off. Hope you\'re well, my friend. Hillary, Lisa'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Cairo',20,1,'1163 - C05760429.txt','cairo +15 speech in early januaryLona---Could we be ready to do on or before 12/18? I\'m reluctant to schedule for early Jan. Also if we did in Dec, would coincide w Copenhagen. Assume this is something you want to do that we can lock on a date? About six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NG0s, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th-8th if that works on your end. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State','cairo +15 speech in early januaryLona---Could we be ready to do on or before 12/18? I\'m reluctant to schedule for early Jan. Also if we did in Dec, would coincide w Copenhagen. Assume this is something you want to do that we can lock on a date? About six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NG0s, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th-8th if that works on your end. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Cairo',20,1,'120 - C05739697.txt','FVV: Q re HbJ Q re HbJFYI Jake, The Secretary asked me this afternoon about timing for a call/meeting with Hb1 on the Syrian opposition. I told her wanted to consult with Robert to double check on this: Robert agrees that 1-1131 remains quite involved in the Syria issue. For instance, when he was in the London meeting on the Syria opposition just before UNGA, the Qatari rep got Hill on the phone in minutes during the meeting to weigh in on a Q re the SNC ? and HbJ\'s view carried the day. We are now sending to Amb Susan Ziadeh the list of organizations that we want to Qataris to contact inside Syria to ask them to choose reps to send to Doha. We are also sending her the list of names we are socializing for consideration for the \'political council Susan can discuss these lists in Doha on Sunday, so it would make sense for S to wait until Monday or Tuesday to engage with HbJ on some of these ideas for managing the conference and its outcomes. Robert confirms that there is a lot of talk about the Doha meeting being postponed for a few days, but there is no new firm date. We are quite comfortable with a delay as it gives us (and others) time to press for good representation/participation and a better outcome. The idea of a follow-on conference in Cairo is still very much alive. She suggested she might also check with Hb1 on whether he is planning a trip here anytime soon. Meeting him in person would be great if he\'s planning a trip here. II send a note up on Monday with some ideas on the Libya meeting that the Secretary asked about. Beth','FVV: Q re HbJ Q re HbJFYI Jake, The Secretary asked me this afternoon about timing for a call/meeting with Hb1 on the Syrian opposition. I told her wanted to consult with Robert to double check on this: Robert agrees that 1-1131 remains quite involved in the Syria issue. For instance, when he was in the London meeting on the Syria opposition just before UNGA, the Qatari rep got Hill on the phone in minutes during the meeting to weigh in on a Q re the SNC ? and HbJ\'s view carried the day. We are now sending to Amb Susan Ziadeh the list of organizations that we want to Qataris to contact inside Syria to ask them to choose reps to send to Doha. We are also sending her the list of names we are socializing for consideration for the \'political council\" Susan can discuss these lists in Doha on Sunday, so it would make sense for S to wait until Monday or Tuesday to engage with HbJ on some of these ideas for managing the conference and its outcomes. Robert confirms that there is a lot of talk about the Doha meeting being postponed for a few days, but there is no new firm date. We are quite comfortable with a delay as it gives us (and others) time to press for good representation/participation and a better outcome. The idea of a follow-on conference in Cairo is still very much alive. She suggested she might also check with Hb1 on whether he is planning a trip here anytime soon. Meeting him in person would be great if he\'s planning a trip here. II send a note up on Monday with some ideas on the Libya meeting that the Secretary asked about. Beth'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Cairo',20,1,'127 - C05739704.txt','Rice on This WeekHere is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was -- what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances. But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, let\'s bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, it\'s important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated -- response to what had transpired in Cairo. In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated. We believe that folks in Benghazi, a small number of people came to the embassy to -- or to the consulate, rather, to replicate the sort of challenge that was posed in Cairo. And then as that unfolded, it seems to have been hijacked, let us say, by some individual clusters of extremists who came with heavier weapons, weapons that as you know in -- in the wake of the revolution in Libya are -- are quite common and accessible. And it then evolved from there.','Rice on \"This Week\"Here is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was -- what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances.\" But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, let\'s bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, it\'s important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated -- response to what had transpired in Cairo. In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated. We believe that folks in Benghazi, a small number of people came to the embassy to -- or to the consulate, rather, to replicate the sort of challenge that was posed in Cairo. And then as that unfolded, it seems to have been hijacked, let us say, by some individual clusters of extremists who came with heavier weapons, weapons that as you know in -- in the wake of the revolution in Libya are -- are quite common and accessible. And it then evolved from there.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Cairo',20,1,'1447 - C05761174.txt','CallHe\'s in cairo. Saying after 2:30 is ideal. Secure is better. You can call from the grey phone. Is he back in the country? Does it need to be secure? Dennis ross wants to talk to you. 3','CallHe\'s in cairo. Saying after 2:30 is ideal. Secure is better. You can call from the grey phone. Is he back in the country? Does it need to be secure? Dennis ross wants to talk to you. 3'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Cairo',20,1,'164 - C05739754.txt','Rice on This WeekHere is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any Intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was ? what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances. But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, lees bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, ifs important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated ? response to what had transpired in Cairo.In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated.','Rice on \"This Week\"Here is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any Intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: \"And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was ? what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances.\" But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, lees bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, ifs important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated ? response to what had transpired in Cairo.In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Cairo',20,1,'1750 - C05761816.txt','FurtherOk I will not suggest that but I will go back with the other suggestions and see what we can do Cherie-- I will also be in Cairo for Pres. Obama\'s speech on June 4th, but do not believe that a meeting around that occasion would be a good idea or would be possible for me timewise. I did want you to know tho in case it is raised that I will be in the region. Thx again. This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','FurtherOk I will not suggest that but I will go back with the other suggestions and see what we can do Cherie-- I will also be in Cairo for Pres. Obama\'s speech on June 4th, but do not believe that a meeting around that occasion would be a good idea or would be possible for me timewise. I did want you to know tho in case it is raised that I will be in the region. Thx again. This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Cairo',20,1,'214 - C05739811.txt','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him. Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program. Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this pattern. When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community, she said. I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers, she added.','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said \"some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him.\" Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: \"As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program.\" Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, \"The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this\" pattern. \"When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community,\" she said. \"I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers,\" she added.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Cairo',20,1,'218 - C05739815.txt','Feltman tidbitsPlease very hold dose but a few tidbits from meeting one on one with Jeff: ?Sahel/ Mali- will call for Envoy but not yet have named. Mandate for envoy will be 1) put meat on strategy bones to include political, security, development, humanitarian, human rights 2) make sure UN is implementing throughout all agencies 3 mediation in Mali. --Syria - LB believes key is putting together transitional government Grateful for conversation with Robert LB doesn\'t plan on coming to DC but prefers to see S in NY. Jeff believes being based in Cairo is right thing for LB. Believes Morsi sincere in initiative but neither Jeff nor LB believe going anywhere. LB very concerned about ideas coming from Saudis and does not yet have date to go to Riyadh. Concerned about Bandar. --Libya- Absolutely agrees that Mitri should turn attention to security. Sent to Beirut over weekend to see Mitri and put security at top of agenda. Says we will like Mitri a lot. Also suggests when S sees Mikati that she say we will watch closely how they conduct themselves as chair of Foreign Affairs committee of AL. Jeff had been worried about Iranian initiative that Bill\'s call had killed.','Feltman tidbitsPlease very hold dose but a few tidbits from meeting one on one with Jeff: ?Sahel/ Mali- will call for Envoy but not yet have named. Mandate for envoy will be 1) put meat on strategy bones to include political, security, development, humanitarian, human rights 2) make sure UN is implementing throughout all agencies 3 mediation in Mali. --Syria - LB believes key is putting together transitional government; Grateful for conversation with Robert LB doesn\'t plan on coming to DC but prefers to see S in NY. Jeff believes being based in Cairo is right thing for LB. Believes Morsi sincere in initiative but neither Jeff nor LB believe going anywhere. LB very concerned about ideas coming from Saudis and does not yet have date to go to Riyadh. Concerned about Bandar. --Libya- Absolutely agrees that Mitri should turn attention to security. Sent to Beirut over weekend to see Mitri and put security at top of agenda. Says we will like Mitri a lot. Also suggests when S sees Mikati that she say we will watch closely how they conduct themselves as chair of Foreign Affairs committee of AL. Jeff had been worried about Iranian initiative that Bill\'s call had killed.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Cairo',20,1,'233 - C05739832.txt','DNI StatementSeptember 28, 2012 Statement by the Director of Public Affairs for National Intelligence Shawn Turner on the intelligence related to the terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya In the aftermath of the terrorist attack on U.S. personnel and facilities in Benghazi, Libya, the Intelligence Community launched a comprehensive effort to determine the circumstances surrounding the assault and to identity the mpetrators. We also reviewed all available intelligence to determine if there might be follow-on attacks against our people or facilities in Libya or elsewhere in the world. As the Intelligence Community collects and analyzes more information related to the attack, our understanding of the event continues to evolve. In the immediate aftermath. there was information that led us to assess that the attack began spontaneously following protests earlier that day at our embassy in Cairo. We provided that initial assessment to Executive Branch officials and members of Congress, who used that information to discuss the attack publicly and provide updates as they became available. Throughout our investigation we continued to emphasize that information gathered was preliminary and evolving. As we learned more about the attack, we revised our initial assessment to reflect new information indicating that it was a deliberate and organized terrorist attack carried out by extremists. It remains unclear if any group or person exercised overall command and control of the attack, and if extremist group leaders directed their members to participate. However, we do assess that some of those involved were linked to gmups affiliated with or sympathetic to al-Qa`ida. We continue to make progress, but there remain many unanswered questions. As more information becomes available our analysis will continue to evolve and we will obtain a more complete understanding of the circumstances surrounding the terrorist attack. We continue to support the ongoing FBI investigation and the State Department review of the Benghazi terrorist attack, pmviding the full capabilities and resources of the Intelligence Community to those efforts. We also will continue to meet our responsibility to keep Congress fully and currently informed. For its part, the Intelligence Community will continue to follow the information about the tragic events in Benghazi wherever it leads. The President demands and expects that we will do this, as do Congress and the American people. As an Intelligence Community, we owe nothing less than our best efforts in this regard, especially to the families of the four courageous Americans who lost their lives at Benghazi in service of their country # # #','DNI StatementSeptember 28, 2012 Statement by the Director of Public Affairs for National Intelligence Shawn Turner on the intelligence related to the terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya In the aftermath of the terrorist attack on U.S. personnel and facilities in Benghazi, Libya, the Intelligence Community launched a comprehensive effort to determine the circumstances surrounding the assault and to identity the mpetrators. We also reviewed all available intelligence to determine if there might be follow-on attacks against our people or facilities in Libya or elsewhere in the world. As the Intelligence Community collects and analyzes more information related to the attack, our understanding of the event continues to evolve. In the immediate aftermath. there was information that led us to assess that the attack began spontaneously following protests earlier that day at our embassy in Cairo. We provided that initial assessment to Executive Branch officials and members of Congress, who used that information to discuss the attack publicly and provide updates as they became available. Throughout our investigation we continued to emphasize that information gathered was preliminary and evolving. As we learned more about the attack, we revised our initial assessment to reflect new information indicating that it was a deliberate and organized terrorist attack carried out by extremists. It remains unclear if any group or person exercised overall command and control of the attack, and if extremist group leaders directed their members to participate. However, we do assess that some of those involved were linked to gmups affiliated with or sympathetic to al-Qa`ida. We continue to make progress, but there remain many unanswered questions. As more information becomes available our analysis will continue to evolve and we will obtain a more complete understanding of the circumstances surrounding the terrorist attack. We continue to support the ongoing FBI investigation and the State Department review of the Benghazi terrorist attack, pmviding the full capabilities and resources of the Intelligence Community to those efforts. We also will continue to meet our responsibility to keep Congress fully and currently informed. For its part, the Intelligence Community will continue to follow the information about the tragic events in Benghazi wherever it leads. The President demands and expects that we will do this, as do Congress and the American people. As an Intelligence Community, we owe nothing less than our best efforts in this regard, especially to the families of the four courageous Americans who lost their lives at Benghazi in service of their country # # #'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Cairo',20,1,'2474 - C05763811.txt','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years, Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side. U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. \"I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years,\" Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. \"This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side.\" U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing; U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, \"we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements,\" Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Cairo',20,1,'2570 - C05764052.txt','Good news FOE passesHuma, Joe, Jake, On Friday morning the UN HRC adopted the Freedom of Expression resolution by consensus. The U.S.-Egyptian joint resolution is another step on the long road to bridging divides at the HRC. It is an example of U.S. diplomacy, working with others in a multilaterral setting following the Cairo speech and reinforces the Administration\'s decision to join the HRC. Esther','Good news FOE passesHuma, Joe, Jake, On Friday morning the UN HRC adopted the Freedom of Expression resolution by consensus. The U.S.-Egyptian joint resolution is another step on the long road to bridging divides at the HRC. It is an example of U.S. diplomacy, working with others in a multilaterral setting following the Cairo speech and reinforces the Administration\'s decision to join the HRC. Esther'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Cairo',20,1,'2809 - C05764521.txt','Freedom of Expression - UN Human RightsFyi. Jake: I echo Esther\'s words. This resolution resulted from yeoman work and sterling inter-bureau collaboration. This is the best text we can get and it is a necessary step toward moving meaningfully on the Defamation issue Jake, I wanted to update you on two aspects of our work leading up to the September session at the UN Human Rights Council where the U.S. will be a full member for the first time: 1) freedom of expression (addressed in this email) and 2) human rights strategy at the UN (in a second email on high side). First, I\'d like to let you know about the successful next step in a strategy we are pursuing at the UN Human Rights Council to begin to change the dialogue on Freedom of Expression. We think we have developed a well-balanced text that we can move forward to adoption in the UN HRC\'s September session. This work contributes to our long-term effort to improve this UN body. Progress on this issue would help us later as we address the even more difficult issue of the defamation of religions about which the Secretary expressed interest in a Monday senior staff meeting. An 10-DRL-L-NEA group has been working together to implement the strategy that involves reaching agreement with the Egyptians on a text that we will roll out late next week with countries in the OIC (Organization of the Islamic Conference) and the WEOG (Western European and Other Group, our regional group at the UN). Experts in L, DRL, 10, and NEA agree that the text protects all USG red lines and offers us a workable compromise that can secure genuine cross-regional consensus when presented in the Human Rights Council in September, hopefully avoiding a divisive vote on this issue. US and Egyptian teams also agreed to the possibility of further cooperation in the UNGA to come to a soft landing on defamation of religions if Cairo and Washington first succeed in passing the FoE resolution by OIC/WEOG consensus.','Freedom of Expression - UN Human RightsFyi. Jake: I echo Esther\'s words. This resolution resulted from yeoman work and sterling inter-bureau collaboration. This is the best text we can get and it is a necessary step toward moving meaningfully on the Defamation issue Jake, I wanted to update you on two aspects of our work leading up to the September session at the UN Human Rights Council where the U.S. will be a full member for the first time: 1) freedom of expression (addressed in this email) and 2) human rights strategy at the UN (in a second email on high side). First, I\'d like to let you know about the successful next step in a strategy we are pursuing at the UN Human Rights Council to begin to change the dialogue on Freedom of Expression. We think we have developed a well-balanced text that we can move forward to adoption in the UN HRC\'s September session. This work contributes to our long-term effort to improve this UN body. Progress on this issue would help us later as we address the even more difficult issue of the \"defamation of religions\" about which the Secretary expressed interest in a Monday senior staff meeting. An 10-DRL-L-NEA group has been working together to implement the strategy that involves reaching agreement with the Egyptians on a text that we will roll out late next week with countries in the OIC (Organization of the Islamic Conference) and the WEOG (Western European and Other Group, our regional group at the UN). Experts in L, DRL, 10, and NEA agree that the text protects all USG red lines and offers us a workable compromise that can secure genuine cross-regional consensus when presented in the Human Rights Council in September, hopefully avoiding a divisive vote on this issue. US and Egyptian teams also agreed to the possibility of further cooperation in the UNGA to come to a soft landing on defamation of religions if Cairo and Washington first succeed in passing the FoE resolution by OIC/WEOG consensus.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Cairo',20,1,'2993 - C05764842.txt','(Reuters) Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pact Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pactColleagues: Passing on this news item for your situational awareness. Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Egypt has delayed the signing of a deal to heal the rift between President Mahmoud Abbas\' Fatah movement and the rival Palestinian Islamist group Hamas because of new complications, an Egyptian official said on Friday. He cited the growing tension between Fatah and Hamas over the handling by Abbas of a U.N. report criticising the Israeli military offensive into Gaza in December and January. Cairo had slated a signing ceremony for October 25. The agreement would resolve nothing immediately but would outline steps to restore Palestinian unity. Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and Fatah dominates in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. The official told Reuters no new date was set for signing. Egypt saw it was better to delay until there is a suitable atmosphere, he said. Abbas admits his government erred in approving a U.N. decision in Geneva two weeks ago to delay action on the so-called Goldstone report, which is particularly critical of Israel for alleged war crimes during the Gaza offensive. He has reversed course and the issue was being reconsidered on Friday at a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, which Abbas requested. We are not going to let things collapse, said another Egyptian official of his country\'s lengthy mediation between the Palestinian factions which began over a year ago. We will wait until the dust settles and activate efforts again and I hope that will be very soon. The deal would postpone Palestinian presidential and parliamentarian elections until June 28, 2010. Fatah has signed it and this week Abbas announced that if Hamas did not sign he would go ahead with elections in January as called for by the constitution. It is unclear how Fatah would be able to hold a full election since Hamas has vowed to block voting in Gaza if the ballot was scheduled without its agreement.','(Reuters) Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pact Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pactColleagues: Passing on this news item for your situational awareness. Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Egypt has delayed the signing of a deal to heal the rift between President Mahmoud Abbas\' Fatah movement and the rival Palestinian Islamist group Hamas because of \"new complications\", an Egyptian official said on Friday. He cited the growing tension between Fatah and Hamas over the handling by Abbas of a U.N. report criticising the Israeli military offensive into Gaza in December and January. Cairo had slated a signing ceremony for October 25. The agreement would resolve nothing immediately but would outline steps to restore Palestinian unity. Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and Fatah dominates in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. The official told Reuters no new date was set for signing. \"Egypt saw it was better to delay until there is a suitable atmosphere,\" he said. Abbas admits his government erred in approving a U.N. decision in Geneva two weeks ago to delay action on the so-called Goldstone report, which is particularly critical of Israel for alleged war crimes during the Gaza offensive. He has reversed course and the issue was being reconsidered on Friday at a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, which Abbas requested. \"We are not going to let things collapse,\" said another Egyptian official of his country\'s lengthy mediation between the Palestinian factions which began over a year ago. \"We will wait until the dust settles and activate efforts again and I hope that will be very soon.\" The deal would postpone Palestinian presidential and parliamentarian elections until June 28, 2010. Fatah has signed it and this week Abbas announced that if Hamas did not sign he would go ahead with elections in January as called for by the constitution. It is unclear how Fatah would be able to hold a full election since Hamas has vowed to block voting in Gaza if the ballot was scheduled without its agreement.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Cairo',20,1,'3182 - C05765244.txt','Holiday lunch Dec 17PIs add to schedule from 12:30 to 2:30. Thx. Great! Will revert with time (likely 12:30pm) and location (a private room in a DC restaurant). Hope you get a little downtime! We\'ll make sure you laugh plenty at lunch. L Lisa--- I just landed from Cairo and would love to come to lunch and, as of now, I will be in DC. So just let me know time and place! I\'m copying Lona so she can connect w you since I leave again on Sat for two weeks. This travel gig is never ending-- can\'t wait for Thanksgiving for a few days off. Hope you\'re well, my friend. Hillary,','Holiday lunch Dec 17PIs add to schedule from 12:30 to 2:30. Thx. Great! Will revert with time (likely 12:30pm) and location (a private room in a DC restaurant). Hope you get a little downtime! We\'ll make sure you laugh plenty at lunch. L Lisa--- I just landed from Cairo and would love to come to lunch and, as of now, I will be in DC. So just let me know time and place! I\'m copying Lona so she can connect w you since I leave again on Sat for two weeks. This travel gig is never ending-- can\'t wait for Thanksgiving for a few days off. Hope you\'re well, my friend. Hillary,'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Cairo',20,1,'3320 - C05765843.txt','cairo +15 speech in early januaryAbout six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NGOs, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th_8th if that works on your end. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State','cairo +15 speech in early januaryAbout six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NGOs, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th_8th if that works on your end. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Cairo',20,1,'3337 - C05765864.txt','cairo +15 speech in early januaryYes, we can. Melanne would be happy to hear that! Lona---Could we be ready to do on or before 12/18? I\'m reluctant to schedule for early Jan. Also if we did in Dec, would coincide w Copenhagen. Assume this is something you want to do that we can lock on a date? About six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NGOs, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th-8th if that works on your end. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State','cairo +15 speech in early januaryYes, we can. Melanne would be happy to hear that! Lona---Could we be ready to do on or before 12/18? I\'m reluctant to schedule for early Jan. Also if we did in Dec, would coincide w Copenhagen. Assume this is something you want to do that we can lock on a date? About six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NGOs, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th-8th if that works on your end. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Cairo',20,1,'3343 - C05765870.txt','cairo +15 speech in early januaryYes, we can. Melanne would be happy to hear that! Lona---Could we be ready to do on or before 12/18? I\'m reluctant to schedule for early Jan. Also if we did in Dec, would coincide w Copenhagen. Assume this is something you want to do that we can lock on a date? About six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NGOs, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th-8th if that works on your end.','cairo +15 speech in early januaryYes, we can. Melanne would be happy to hear that! Lona---Could we be ready to do on or before 12/18? I\'m reluctant to schedule for early Jan. Also if we did in Dec, would coincide w Copenhagen. Assume this is something you want to do that we can lock on a date? About six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NGOs, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th-8th if that works on your end.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Calculus',1,1,'2095 - C05762755.txt','FrameI think this is very good. I really like the emphasis on security, which is part of her brand, and very relevant (I always have in the back of my mind the possibility that great tragedy will strike again, so we need to prepared to deal with that reality, should it come about some day). I like combining that with the notion of prosperity and humanity, which together covers so much ground - from economic development to human rights. A couple miscl thoughts -- - in terms of promoting prosperity/economic development, might there be a reason to technological advancement (giving people access to education and technological tools that can help them in terms of both education and access to social networks and other avenues for advancement). You do reference education in the development arena, and in prosperity, so that\'s good). - there isn\'t much here mentioning democratization, freedom, etc. I know that is probably dicey given the multitude of governments we want to partner with that aren\'t ready to talk that talk, but still think it needs to be incorporated in some aspect of a mission statement. - really like strong reference to women as a key to economic and social stabilization. That ties into her brand and into a reality. I know when the First Ladies of Africa came out here to LA, one of the desires was to try to draw them into an alliance that might transcend their own national differences and create cross-border force for positive change. A friend of mine is one of the executives with the Hunger Project, whose CEO is a woman who focuses, too, on the way targeting women can help alleviate hunger in ways that just dealing with men or generally cannot. - really like that \'variable geometry\' reference. This is kind of like 3 dimensional chess - strange and complicated alliances need to be made to grapple with a multitude of cross-cutting challenges. This is calculus, not arithmetic. - would like to be sure religions are involved here, vis a vis the various partnerships. It can be either a powerful force of positive change, or it can get in the way of progress, depending on how it\'s used or abused, 60','FrameI think this is very good. I really like the emphasis on security, which is part of her brand, and very relevant (I always have in the back of my mind the possibility that great tragedy will strike again, so we need to prepared to deal with that reality, should it come about some day). I like combining that with the notion of prosperity and humanity, which together covers so much ground - from economic development to human rights. A couple miscl thoughts -- - in terms of promoting prosperity/economic development, might there be a reason to technological advancement (giving people access to education and technological tools that can help them in terms of both education and access to social networks and other avenues for advancement). You do reference education in the development arena, and in prosperity, so that\'s good). - there isn\'t much here mentioning democratization, freedom, etc. I know that is probably dicey given the multitude of governments we want to partner with that aren\'t ready to talk that talk, but still think it needs to be incorporated in some aspect of a mission statement. - really like strong reference to women as a key to economic and social stabilization. That ties into her \"brand\" and into a reality. I know when the First Ladies of Africa came out here to LA, one of the desires was to try to draw them into an alliance that might transcend their own national differences and create cross-border force for positive change. A friend of mine is one of the executives with the Hunger Project, whose CEO is a woman who focuses, too, on the way targeting women can help alleviate hunger in ways that just dealing with men or generally cannot. - really like that \'variable geometry\' reference. This is kind of like 3 dimensional chess - strange and complicated alliances need to be made to grapple with a multitude of cross-cutting challenges. This is calculus, not arithmetic. - would like to be sure religions are involved here, vis a vis the various partnerships. It can be either a powerful force of positive change, or it can get in the way of progress, depending on how it\'s used or abused, 60'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Calendar',1,1,'1564 - C05761368.txt','CDM in NY on Wednesday for FuneralI will be out on Weds to attend a funeral so am going to adjust my calendar accordingly tomorrow. cdm','CDM in NY on Wednesday for FuneralI will be out on Weds to attend a funeral so am going to adjust my calendar accordingly tomorrow. cdm'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'California',7,1,'1382 - C05760841.txt','Alternatives Toward Direct Military Action In Somalia. Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia.Attachments: Somalia Pirates.doc FYI ? you want me to have a letter done back saying thank you for sending ? you appreciate his thoughts? See below Dear Professor Mills: I have substituted for a few weeks in a Poly Sci Class at a Community College here in California. Some of my very bright Students made some interesting comments. I have detailed some comments and observations in a letter to the Secretary. Should she or you have any questions, please call me direct at Sincerely, ROBERT A. DANFORD, ACFE. ASIS. ROBERT A. DANFORD April 14, 2009 The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of State Washington, D.C. Subject: Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia. Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College 57 Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College 57','Alternatives Toward Direct Military Action In Somalia. Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia.Attachments: Somalia Pirates.doc FYI ? you want me to have a letter done back saying thank you for sending ? you appreciate his thoughts? See below Dear Professor Mills: I have substituted for a few weeks in a Poly Sci Class at a Community College here in California. Some of my very bright Students made some interesting comments. I have detailed some comments and observations in a letter to the Secretary. Should she or you have any questions, please call me direct at Sincerely, ROBERT A. DANFORD, ACFE. ASIS. ROBERT A. DANFORD April 14, 2009 The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of State Washington, D.C. Subject: Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia. Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College 57 Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College 57'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'California',7,1,'150 - C05739735.txt','Video shows Libyans helping rescue US ambassador after attack (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - An amateur video appears to show Libyans trying to rescue U.S. ambassador Christopher Stevens from a room filled with smoke at the U.S. mission where he was found unconscious after last week\'s attack by a mob protesting against a film that denigrates the Prophet Mohammad. The video,, which appeared on the interne and a copy of which was obtained by Reuters in Benghazi, confirms reports that suggested the U.S. envoy died of asphyxiation after the building caught fire. The footage also sheds new light on the circumstances of the ambassador\'s death, apparently showing for the first time that some of the people who forced their way into the U.S. compound later tried to rescue Stevens after they found him lying alone, with no security detail, in one of the rooms in the building. The video shows a group of young men who had earlier stormed the compound telling other protesters by the light of torches and mobile phones that they had found someone who appeared to be a foreigner lying on the floor. There is someone inside He is a foreigner, he is a foreigner. Take him out, said one man, shouting for help. Bring him out, man! Bring him out, another said. The man is alive. Bring him out, man. Bring him out, said a third. Alive, Alive! God is Greatest, the crowd cried. Someone called for a car. Make space, is there someone who is a medic around? Anyone who can get a car quickly? another man can be heard saying. Stevens and three other embassy staff died when gunmen attacked the U.S. consulate and a safe house in the eastern Libyan city on Tuesday night. The attackers were part of a crowd blaming America for a film they said insulted the Prophet Mohammad. Security personnel were separated from Stevens during the attack, U.S. officials said, in the chaos of smoke and gunfire that ensued. The identity and motive of the attackers remain unclear. Activists who took part in the protest said the motive was rage at the video produced in California and which describes the Prophet as a homosexual and','Video shows Libyans helping rescue US ambassador after attack (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - An amateur video appears to show Libyans trying to rescue U.S. ambassador Christopher Stevens from a room filled with smoke at the U.S. mission where he was found unconscious after last week\'s attack by a mob protesting against a film that denigrates the Prophet Mohammad. The video,, which appeared on the interne and a copy of which was obtained by Reuters in Benghazi, confirms reports that suggested the U.S. envoy died of asphyxiation after the building caught fire. The footage also sheds new light on the circumstances of the ambassador\'s death, apparently showing for the first time that some of the people who forced their way into the U.S. compound later tried to rescue Stevens after they found him lying alone, with no security detail, in one of the rooms in the building. The video shows a group of young men who had earlier stormed the compound telling other protesters by the light of torches and mobile phones that they had found someone who appeared to be a foreigner lying on the floor. \"There is someone inside He is a foreigner, he is a foreigner. Take him out,\" said one man, shouting for help. \"Bring him out, man! Bring him out,\" another said. \"The man is alive. Bring him out, man. Bring him out,\" said a third. \"Alive, Alive! God is Greatest,\" the crowd cried. Someone called for a car. \"Make space, is there someone who is a medic around? Anyone who can get a car quickly?\" another man can be heard saying. Stevens and three other embassy staff died when gunmen attacked the U.S. consulate and a safe house in the eastern Libyan city on Tuesday night. The attackers were part of a crowd blaming America for a film they said insulted the Prophet Mohammad. Security personnel were separated from Stevens during the attack, U.S. officials said, in the chaos of smoke and gunfire that ensued. The identity and motive of the attackers remain unclear. Activists who took part in the protest said the motive was rage at the video produced in California and which describes the Prophet as a homosexual and'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'California',7,1,'1625 - C05761487.txt','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptOf all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. I don\'t hold grudges, he told his aides. I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about What happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this. Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign. Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, Believe me. She\'s not over it yet. His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state, he told me later. I felt that she was disciplined, that she was precise, that she was smart as a whip, and that she would present a really strong image to the world.. .I had that mapped out. Recruiting and managing a team of rivals would not be easy, and Clinton came with her own set of issues. Chief among them was her campaign debt, which she wanted eliminated before she took the job of secretary of state. Would the president-elect go out and help her to do so? I\'m not begging her to take this job, Obama told his senior aides. If she wants it, I could help. But I\'m not willing to go out in these difficult economic times to do a flashy fundraiser in California. As it happened, plenty of people in the Senate were begging Obama to offer Clinton the job. Obama\'s aides believed that many Senate Democrats thought Clinton had extended her presidential campaign far beyond the point where she had lost the election. Her negative advertising wasted Democratic money, threatened to undermine the party\'s nominee, and suggested that she was disloyal to the party. They were unwilling to offer the junior New York senator a position ahead of her lowly rank, and she stood little chance of becoming majority leader. There was a lot of encouragement from inside the Senate to get her into this job, said one senior Obama aide. They wanted her out of there. ... As for controlling the uncontrollable Bill Clinton, Obama\'s aides drew up a series of checks on his fundraising for both Clinton Global Initiative and his work on HIV/AIDS across the world. But they really counted on 117','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptOf all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. \"I don\'t hold grudges,\" he told his aides. \"I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about What happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this.\" Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. \"I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign.\" Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, \"Believe me. She\'s not over it yet.\" His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. \"We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state,\" he told me later. \"I felt that she was disciplined, that she was precise, that she was smart as a whip, and that she would present a really strong image to the world.. .I had that mapped out.\" Recruiting and managing a team of rivals would not be easy, and Clinton came with her own set of issues. Chief among them was her campaign debt, which she wanted eliminated before she took the job of secretary of state. Would the president-elect go out and help her to do so? \"I\'m not begging her to take this job,\" Obama told his senior aides. \"If she wants it, I could help. But I\'m not willing to go out in these difficult economic times to do a flashy fundraiser in California.\" As it happened, plenty of people in the Senate were begging Obama to offer Clinton the job. Obama\'s aides believed that many Senate Democrats thought Clinton had extended her presidential campaign far beyond the point where she had lost the election. Her negative advertising wasted Democratic money, threatened to undermine the party\'s nominee, and suggested that she was disloyal to the party. They were unwilling to offer the junior New York senator a position ahead of her lowly rank, and she stood little chance of becoming majority leader. \"There was a lot of encouragement from inside the Senate to get her into this job,\" said one senior Obama aide. \"They wanted her out of there.\" ... As for controlling the uncontrollable Bill Clinton, Obama\'s aides drew up a series of checks on his fundraising for both Clinton Global Initiative and his work on HIV/AIDS across the world. But they really counted on 117'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'California',7,1,'1947 - C05762528.txt','U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman admitted to L.A. hospitalLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Congressman Henry Waxman, the powerful chairman the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee, has been hospitalized in Los Angeles for an undisclosed ailment, a spokeswoman said. The 69-year-old veteran Democrat from Southern California was not feeling well on Tuesday and was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for routine testing, the spokeswoman, Karen Lightfoot said. He\'s feeling much better now, Lightfoot said. She declined to disclose the nature of his ailment or how long he is expected to remain in the hospital. Waxman, a member of Congress since 1975, was a leading co-sponsor of landmark climate change legislation passed by the House on Friday.','U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman admitted to L.A. hospitalLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Congressman Henry Waxman, the powerful chairman the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee, has been hospitalized in Los Angeles for an undisclosed ailment, a spokeswoman said. The 69-year-old veteran Democrat from Southern California was not feeling well on Tuesday and was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for \"routine testing,\" the spokeswoman, Karen Lightfoot said. \"He\'s feeling much better now,\" Lightfoot said. She declined to disclose the nature of his ailment or how long he is expected to remain in the hospital. Waxman, a member of Congress since 1975, was a leading co-sponsor of landmark climate change legislation passed by the House on Friday.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'California',7,1,'1974 - C05762567.txt','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do, said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. \"All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do,\" said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'California',7,1,'36 - C05739597.txt','American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weaponshttp://abcnews.o.com/Blotter/glen-doherty-navy-seal-killed-Iibya-intel-mission/story?id 17229O37 Bitly: htto://abcn.ws/UPpZ9Y American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weapons Before Death, Ex-SEAL Glen Doherty Told ABC News He Helped Round Up Dangerous Shoulder-Fired Rockets By LEE FERRAN Sept. 13,2012 One of the Americans killed alongside Ambassador Christopher Stevens in an attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya Tuesday told ABC News before his death that he was working with the State Department on an intelligence mission to round up dangerous weapons in the war-torn nation. In an interview with ABC News last month, Glen Doherty, a 42-year-old former Navy SEAL who worked as a contractor with the State Department, said he personally went into the field to track down so-called MANPADS, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, and destroy them. After the fall of dictator Moammar Gadhafi last year, the State Department launched a mission to round up thousands of MANPADS that may have been looted from military installations across the country. U.S. officials previously told ABC News they were concerned the MANPADS could fall into the hands of terrorists, creating a threat to commercial airliners. READ: Nightmare in Libya: Thousands of Surface-to-Air Missiles Unaccounted For Doherty said that he traveled throughout Libya chasing reports of the weapons and once they were found, his team would destroy them on the spot by bashing them with hammers or repeatedly running them over with their vehicles. When ABC News spoke to Doherty in late August, he was enjoying a short time off in California before heading back to Libya just days ago.','American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weaponshttp://abcnews.o.com/Blotter/glen-doherty-navy-seal-killed-Iibya-intel-mission/story?id 17229O37 Bitly: htto://abcn.ws/UPpZ9Y American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weapons Before Death, Ex-SEAL Glen Doherty Told ABC News He Helped Round Up Dangerous Shoulder-Fired Rockets By LEE FERRAN Sept. 13,2012 One of the Americans killed alongside Ambassador Christopher Stevens in an attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya Tuesday told ABC News before his death that he was working with the State Department on an intelligence mission to round up dangerous weapons in the war-torn nation. In an interview with ABC News last month, Glen Doherty, a 42-year-old former Navy SEAL who worked as a contractor with the State Department, said he personally went into the field to track down so-called MANPADS, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, and destroy them. After the fall of dictator Moammar Gadhafi last year, the State Department launched a mission to round up thousands of MANPADS that may have been looted from military installations across the country. U.S. officials previously told ABC News they were concerned the MANPADS could fall into the hands of terrorists, creating a threat to commercial airliners. READ: Nightmare in Libya: Thousands of Surface-to-Air Missiles Unaccounted For Doherty said that he traveled throughout Libya chasing reports of the weapons and once they were found, his team would destroy them on the spot by bashing them with hammers or repeatedly running them over with their vehicles. When ABC News spoke to Doherty in late August, he was enjoying a short time off in California before heading back to Libya just days ago.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'California',7,1,'3698 - C05766569.txt','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableWill give some thought and pass along any names I can think of. Jm B5 I get back the morning of February 9 and will be in the office that afternoon. I\'ll email you and Lona a copy of my schedule. Walter Douglas and Dan Sreebney have been working with me on Haiti. Walter is in California for Victoria DeLongh\'s funeral and will be back in the office Tuesday. He has been working closely with Dan Smith on the Haiti initiative. Let me know if there is anything you need me to do from here. When will you be back so we can catch up? Also who is your right hand on all of these initiatives? I\'m copying Lona so she can work w your office for a time. Thx. Had a great conversation with Doug Hattaway Will fill you in when I see you. Also working with Amb Pascual on a new strategy for Mexicom That\'s the result of your leadership and a new model of engagement w our own people. Onward! Our Posts at work. -- VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au-Prince): Better with them, impossible without. --CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition... In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group. -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableWill give some thought and pass along any names I can think of. Jm B5 I get back the morning of February 9 and will be in the office that afternoon. I\'ll email you and Lona a copy of my schedule. Walter Douglas and Dan Sreebney have been working with me on Haiti. Walter is in California for Victoria DeLongh\'s funeral and will be back in the office Tuesday. He has been working closely with Dan Smith on the Haiti initiative. Let me know if there is anything you need me to do from here. When will you be back so we can catch up? Also who is your right hand on all of these initiatives? I\'m copying Lona so she can work w your office for a time. Thx. Had a great conversation with Doug Hattaway Will fill you in when I see you. Also working with Amb Pascual on a new strategy for Mexicom That\'s the result of your leadership and a new model of engagement w our own people. Onward! Our Posts at work. -- VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au-Prince): \"Better with them, impossible without.\" --CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition... In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group.\" -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): \"In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.\"'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Caliphate',1,2,'1903 - C05762423.txt','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks. Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting God is Great, mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, \"I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks.\" Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting \"God is Great,\" mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Calling_You',8,1,'1127 - C05760382.txt','just tried to call you - wanted to do a secure call but will have to wait until mondayI\'m sitting right here. So I\'m calling you now.','just tried to call you - wanted to do a secure call but will have to wait until mondayI\'m sitting right here. So I\'m calling you now.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Calling_You',8,1,'1205 - C05760507.txt','OprahOk. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you ask He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','OprahOk. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you ask He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Calling_You',8,1,'1207 - C05760512.txt','OprahCan we do early tomorrow morning? Can we set up turkish fm call tomorrow? Ok. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you ask He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','OprahCan we do early tomorrow morning? Can we set up turkish fm call tomorrow? Ok. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you ask He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Calling_You',8,1,'2469 - C05763803.txt','Are you awake?just seeing ? am up and on line ? will also try calling you when looks like down time on your calendar','Are you awake?just seeing ? am up and on line ? will also try calling you when looks like down time on your calendar'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Calling_You',8,1,'3039 - C05764915.txt','OprahHe\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 337','OprahHe\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 337'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Calling_You',8,1,'3040 - C05764916.txt','OprahCan we set up turkish fm call tomorrow? Ok. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you as B6 He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? 338 The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 339','OprahCan we set up turkish fm call tomorrow? Ok. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you as B6 He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? 338 The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 339'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Calling_You',8,1,'3278 - C05765769.txt','Miliband callThey are calling you now. Jiloty, Lauren C I\'m in the car. Will ops call me or should I call in?','Miliband callThey are calling you now. Jiloty, Lauren C I\'m in the car. Will ops call me or should I call in?'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Calling_You',8,1,'3347 - C05765874.txt','When can you talk?calling you now','When can you talk?calling you now'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Call_on_Me_(Janet_Jackson_song)',1,1,'3297 - C05765801.txt','ThanksFYI I appreciate being included in the dialogue last evening. I now have a much better appreciation for the challenges, as well as the pressures you and the Secretary address each day. While I suspect there is not much that those of us on the outside can do to help, call on me at any time if I can assist in any fashion. Not to be too dramatic about it but the Secretary\'s success is in the country\'s interests. Reference was made last night to more rest for HRC-I have to believe that with the rigors of your job a little R+R for you is in order-hopefully you can work out some personal time over the holiday period. By the way, can you give me an email for Capricia Marshall? All the best and do call if there is anything I can do. Gordon D. Giffin McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP 303 Peachtree St. Suite 5300 Atlanta, Ga. 30308 404-527-4020 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and any attachments contain information from the law firm of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, and are intended solely for the use of the named recipient or recipients. This e-mail may contain privileged attorney/client communications or work product. Any dissemination of this e-mail by anyone other than an intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are not a named recipient, you are prohibited from any further viewing of the e-mail or any attachments or from making any use of the e-mail or attachments. If you believe you have received this e-mail in error, notify the sender immediately and permanently delete the e-mail, any attachments, and all copies thereof from any drives or storage media and destroy any printouts of the e-mail or attachments.','ThanksFYI I appreciate being included in the dialogue last evening. I now have a much better appreciation for the challenges, as well as the pressures you and the Secretary address each day. While I suspect there is not much that those of us on the \"outside\" can do to help, call on me at any time if I can assist in any fashion. Not to be too dramatic about it but the Secretary\'s success is in the country\'s interests. Reference was made last night to more rest for HRC-I have to believe that with the rigors of your job a little R+R for you is in order-hopefully you can work out some personal time over the holiday period. By the way, can you give me an email for Capricia Marshall? All the best and do call if there is anything I can do. Gordon D. Giffin McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP 303 Peachtree St. Suite 5300 Atlanta, Ga. 30308 404-527-4020 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and any attachments contain information from the law firm of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, and are intended solely for the use of the named recipient or recipients. This e-mail may contain privileged attorney/client communications or work product. Any dissemination of this e-mail by anyone other than an intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are not a named recipient, you are prohibited from any further viewing of the e-mail or any attachments or from making any use of the e-mail or attachments. If you believe you have received this e-mail in error, notify the sender immediately and permanently delete the e-mail, any attachments, and all copies thereof from any drives or storage media and destroy any printouts of the e-mail or attachments.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Cambodia',3,1,'2048 - C05762690.txt','Cambodia Returns 20 Uighurs to ChinaFyi (SBU) The Cambodian Ministry of Interior confirmed 20 Uighurs departed on a charter flight to China at 0915 EST / 2115 local, according to Embassy Phnom Penh. The whereabouts of two other Uighurs who had previously fled are unknown. Post adds the two are carrying letters of protection from the UNHCR. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Cambodia Returns 20 Uighurs to ChinaFyi (SBU) The Cambodian Ministry of Interior confirmed 20 Uighurs departed on a charter flight to China at 0915 EST / 2115 local, according to Embassy Phnom Penh. The whereabouts of two other Uighurs who had previously fled are unknown. Post adds the two are carrying letters of protection from the UNHCR. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Cambodia',3,1,'2563 - C05764035.txt','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design;'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Cambodia',3,1,'3575 - C05766279.txt','Mini Schedule 9/28/09 Monday8:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En mute Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:45 am ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 10:00 am MEETING w/AFGHAN FOREIGN MINISTER SPANTA Suite 34H 10:35 am PERSONAL/STAFF TIME 10:55 am Private Suite 11:00 am MEETING w/ARMENIAN FOREIGN MINISTER NALBANDIAN 11:30 am Suite 34H 11:35 am PERSONAL/STAFF TIME 11:55 am Suite 34H 12:00 pm MEETING w/TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER DAVUTOGLU 1:00 pm Suite 34H 1:00 pm 1:10 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 1:15 pin MEETING w/CAMBODIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER/ 1:45 pm FOREIGN MINISTER NAMHONG Suite 34H 1:45 pm 2:05 pin PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 2:10 pin DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route LaGuardia Airport 2:35 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 3:00 pin DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways #2179 *En route Washington Nat\'l Airport 4:15 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 4:25 pm DEPART Washington National Airport *En route State Department 4:40 pin ARRIVE State Department 4:45 pm OFFICE TIME 6:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ BOB GATES (T) 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:05 pm DINNER FOR INCOMING NATO SECRETARY GENERAL 8:30 pin RASMUSSEN Monroe Room, 8th Floor 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ? ###','Mini Schedule 9/28/09 Monday8:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En mute Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:45 am ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 10:00 am MEETING w/AFGHAN FOREIGN MINISTER SPANTA Suite 34H 10:35 am PERSONAL/STAFF TIME 10:55 am Private Suite 11:00 am MEETING w/ARMENIAN FOREIGN MINISTER NALBANDIAN 11:30 am Suite 34H 11:35 am PERSONAL/STAFF TIME 11:55 am Suite 34H 12:00 pm MEETING w/TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER DAVUTOGLU 1:00 pm Suite 34H 1:00 pm 1:10 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 1:15 pin MEETING w/CAMBODIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER/ 1:45 pm FOREIGN MINISTER NAMHONG Suite 34H 1:45 pm 2:05 pin PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 2:10 pin DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route LaGuardia Airport 2:35 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 3:00 pin DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways #2179 *En route Washington Nat\'l Airport 4:15 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 4:25 pm DEPART Washington National Airport *En route State Department 4:40 pin ARRIVE State Department 4:45 pm OFFICE TIME 6:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ BOB GATES (T) 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:05 pm DINNER FOR INCOMING NATO SECRETARY GENERAL 8:30 pin RASMUSSEN Monroe Room, 8th Floor 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ? ###'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Cameo_appearance',1,1,'147 - C05739732.txt','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed Operation Mermaid Dawn, the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed \"Operation Mermaid Dawn,\" the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli; Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Cameroon',3,1,'1183 - C05760469.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Cameroon',3,1,'3665 - C05766506.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Cameroon',3,1,'3669 - C05766517.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Can-can',1,1,'1994 - C05762594.txt','Re:As soon as we get word, we can. Can you set up Nakasone call?','Re:As soon as we get word, we can. Can you set up Nakasone call?'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Canada',22,1,'1170 - C05760445.txt','Calls confirmedI doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedI doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Canada',22,1,'1172 - C05760447.txt','Calls confirmedCan\'t wait. You know how much I love making calls. We have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedCan\'t wait. You know how much I love making calls. We have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Canada',22,1,'1183 - C05760469.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Canada',22,1,'1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Canada',22,1,'1815 - C05761932.txt','1 page trip report from china, korea, and rome 1 page trip reportThere are lots of longer cables out of this trip, but these are my dominant impressions. B6 Trip Report: Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Rome Anne-Marie Slaughter Shanghai: I was driven around the expo site and saw how far advanced the Chinese pavilion is, also the Canadian and Brazilian pavilions that are facing and adjacent to us, and many spectacular European pavilions. In addition to the overwhelming size and grandeur of the expo site as a whole ? it will be like the New York World\'s Fair on steroids ? what struck me is that we must also hold up our end with the many visitors who will be coming from the Americas. The video of the history of world expositions that plays in the Shanghai exposition building and will help open the expo itself is a visual of rising American power ? repeated expos in the 19th and 20th centuries in New York, Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco and other American cities. Expos are the soft power Olympics and hence a key part of smart power we should be willing to ask Congress for money and consider it extremely well spent in terms of building American power in the world ? and cheap at the price. I also had several meals and meetings with members of what I am coming to think of as the American diaspora ? talented and entrepreneurial Chinese-Americans and Chinese raised/educated in America who have come back to China to live on the economic frontier ? and who are spreading American values with them. They gave a very optimistic picture of the Chinese economy. Beijing: I had dinner with new media figures In my official meetings on the S&ED we made real progress, getting the Chinese to agree to a closed meeting just with the four principals and getting them to agree to consider a model of a joint statement that we will now provide I made very clear that a joint statement was critical to getting results. Later in the day we had a breakthrough with the Deputy Minister of Commerce, who agreed to working level meetings and concrete bottom-up joint projects on development assistance. His staff agreed to meet w/ the AID person at our embassy for the first time ? as the embassy said, clearly the Chinese have decided to move forward w/ us on multiple fronts. in','1 page trip report from china, korea, and rome 1 page trip reportThere are lots of longer cables out of this trip, but these are my dominant impressions. B6 Trip Report: Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Rome Anne-Marie Slaughter Shanghai: I was driven around the expo site and saw how far advanced the Chinese pavilion is, also the Canadian and Brazilian pavilions that are facing and adjacent to us, and many spectacular European pavilions. In addition to the overwhelming size and grandeur of the expo site as a whole ? it will be like the New York World\'s Fair on steroids ? what struck me is that we must also hold up our end with the many visitors who will be coming from the Americas. The video of the history of world expositions that plays in the Shanghai exposition building and will help open the expo itself is a visual of rising American power ? repeated expos in the 19th and 20th centuries in New York, Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco and other American cities. Expos are the soft power Olympics and hence a key part of smart power; we should be willing to ask Congress for money and consider it extremely well spent in terms of building American power in the world ? and cheap at the price. I also had several meals and meetings with members of what I am coming to think of as \"the American diaspora\" ? talented and entrepreneurial Chinese-Americans and Chinese raised/educated in America who have come back to China to live on the economic frontier ? and who are spreading American values with them. They gave a very optimistic picture of the Chinese economy. Beijing: I had dinner with \"new media figures\" In my official meetings on the S&ED we made real progress, getting the Chinese to agree to a closed meeting just with the four principals and getting them to agree to consider a model of a joint statement that we will now provide; I made very clear that a joint statement was critical to getting results. Later in the day we had a breakthrough with the Deputy Minister of Commerce, who agreed to working level meetings and concrete \"bottom-up\" joint projects on development assistance. His staff agreed to meet w/ the AID person at our embassy for the first time ? as the embassy said, clearly the Chinese have decided to move forward w/ us on multiple fronts. in'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Canada',22,1,'1854 - C05762271.txt','CallsWe have two calls for today: -canadian fm wanting to discuss sri lanka - qatar fm on burma. You want to try and do on drives today? Or when we get back to office? 21','CallsWe have two calls for today: -canadian fm wanting to discuss sri lanka - qatar fm on burma. You want to try and do on drives today? Or when we get back to office? 21'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Canada',22,1,'1857 - C05762278.txt','CallsLet\'s try on drives. We have two calls for today: -canadian fm wanting to discuss sri lanka - qatar fm on burma. You want to try and do on drives today? Or when we get back to office? 24','CallsLet\'s try on drives. We have two calls for today: -canadian fm wanting to discuss sri lanka - qatar fm on burma. You want to try and do on drives today? Or when we get back to office? 24'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Canada',22,1,'2248 - C05763003.txt','Happy Holidays!Fyi and happy christmas Dear Cheryl, I want you to know that last month a friend of mine convinced me to apply for a fellowship at Harvard/Institute of Politics, and I did. A few days ago, I got a call from the Program Director who informed me that I was accepted. I am very excited about it and think it will be a very good opportunity to share my experience with students who are learning theories about democracy and development. Cheryl, I am going to be bold and ask you if you would accept my invitation to come and speak to the students while I am there. I am asked and encouraged to invite important personalities who can talk of their experience in government and I thought of you. I would be thrilled if you accept. I will be there from end of January until the beginning of May next year. I have also invited President Moreno of IDB who accepted and I am waiting for an answer from Michaelle Jean, the General Governor of Canada. I wish you the very best, to you and your family for Christmas and the New Year. I hope our roads cross again as we thrive to better the lives of so many people who deserve it. Please extend my wished to the Secretary of State. I admire her and her work. Warm regards, Michele','Happy Holidays!Fyi and happy christmas Dear Cheryl, I want you to know that last month a friend of mine convinced me to apply for a fellowship at Harvard/Institute of Politics, and I did. A few days ago, I got a call from the Program Director who informed me that I was accepted. I am very excited about it and think it will be a very good opportunity to share my experience with students who are learning theories about democracy and development. Cheryl, I am going to be bold and ask you if you would accept my invitation to come and speak to the students while I am there. I am asked and encouraged to invite important personalities who can talk of their experience in government and I thought of you. I would be thrilled if you accept. I will be there from end of January until the beginning of May next year. I have also invited President Moreno of IDB who accepted and I am waiting for an answer from Michaelle Jean, the General Governor of Canada. I wish you the very best, to you and your family for Christmas and the New Year. I hope our roads cross again as we thrive to better the lives of so many people who deserve it. Please extend my wished to the Secretary of State. I admire her and her work. Warm regards, Michele'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Canada',22,1,'2456 - C05763780.txt','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'\"Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Canada',22,1,'2709 - C05764301.txt','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Canada',22,1,'2959 - C05764771.txt','9/22 Senior Staff and Regional Bureaus MeetingSENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSFIED UNESCO Vote ? In the subsequent meeting, 10 reported that There 1.4(D) B1  Mike Polt reported that six nominees are on deck to come up for a vote tonight ? Hormats, Posner, Feinstein (Poland), Jacobson (Canada), White (Norway) and Solomont (Spain). Hormats will attend the G-20 if confirmed.  Jim said that he had spoken to Senator DeMint about holds on Valenzuela and Shannon. DeMint did not say anything negative about either nominee, but will insist on a full floor discussion as the price of a vote. (He sees no prospect Zelaya will come back into power in Honduras.) H will follow up to see what more can be done to engage with DeMint on the substance of his concerns. Cheryl noted that if we are not going to make any additional movement soon, we should proceed to a floor vote. The issue then will be how much time DeMint demands. South Africa ? Pat reported that our embassy in Pretoria is closed today pending a beef-up in local security. They have taken other measures to increase security. Honduras  In Honduras, Pat noted that the mission is also closed and that, despite the proximity of our mission to the Brazilian things seem fine. I noted that there were reports this morning that police had fired tear gas to break up a demonstration. WHA reported in the subsequent meeting that we have urged the de facto regime to act with restraint and not use force. We are also waiting for a readout of a meeting between Zelaya\'s supporters and de facto regime members that took place last night. Jim indicated he wanted to call everyone together later to review our strategy going forward. OMB/Treasury Meeting is a proposal now to invalidate the whole election. Congressional Issues B5','9/22 Senior Staff and Regional Bureaus MeetingSENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSFIED UNESCO Vote ? In the subsequent meeting, 10 reported that There 1.4(D) B1  Mike Polt reported that six nominees are on deck to come up for a vote tonight ? Hormats, Posner, Feinstein (Poland), Jacobson (Canada), White (Norway) and Solomont (Spain). Hormats will attend the G-20 if confirmed.  Jim said that he had spoken to Senator DeMint about holds on Valenzuela and Shannon. DeMint did not say anything negative about either nominee, but will insist on a full floor discussion as the price of a vote. (He sees no prospect Zelaya will come back into power in Honduras.) H will follow up to see what more can be done to engage with DeMint on the substance of his concerns. Cheryl noted that if we are not going to make any additional movement soon, we should proceed to a floor vote. The issue then will be how much time DeMint demands. South Africa ? Pat reported that our embassy in Pretoria is closed today pending a beef-up in local security. They have taken other measures to increase security. Honduras  In Honduras, Pat noted that the mission is also closed and that, despite the proximity of our mission to the Brazilian things seem fine. I noted that there were reports this morning that police had fired tear gas to break up a demonstration. WHA reported in the subsequent meeting that we have urged the de facto regime to act with restraint and not use force. We are also waiting for a readout of a meeting between Zelaya\'s supporters and de facto regime members that took place last night. Jim indicated he wanted to call everyone together later to review our strategy going forward. OMB/Treasury Meeting is a proposal now to invalidate the whole election. Congressional Issues B5'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Canada',22,1,'2960 - C05764772.txt','(AP) Afghanistan: UN-backed fraud panel member resignsKABUL - (AP) A member of a U.N.-backed panel set up to investigate election fraud complaints resigned today, blaming what he called the interference of foreigners. One of two Afghans on the Electoral Complaints Commission (Maulavi Mustafa Barakzia) alleges that the three foreigners on the panel, one American, one Canadian and one Dutch, were making all decisions on their own without consultation. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Afghanistan: UN-backed fraud panel member resignsKABUL - (AP) A member of a U.N.-backed panel set up to investigate election fraud complaints resigned today, blaming what he called \"the interference of foreigners.\" One of two Afghans on the Electoral Complaints Commission (Maulavi Mustafa Barakzia) alleges that the three foreigners on the panel, one American, one Canadian and one Dutch, were \"making all decisions on their own\" without consultation. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Canada',22,1,'2991 - C05764835.txt','ConfirmedWhoo hoo Five State Department nominees were confirmed by the Senate this evening: (1) Mike Posner - A/S for DRL (2) Bob Hormats - U/S for E (3) Lee Feinstein - Ambassador to Poland (4) Barry White - Ambassador to Norway (5) David Jacobson - Ambassador to Canada','ConfirmedWhoo hoo Five State Department nominees were confirmed by the Senate this evening: (1) Mike Posner - A/S for DRL (2) Bob Hormats - U/S for E (3) Lee Feinstein - Ambassador to Poland (4) Barry White - Ambassador to Norway (5) David Jacobson - Ambassador to Canada'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Canada',22,1,'3075 - C05764971.txt','Weighing in with MichelettiCraig: Thanks for the support. Again we are meeting w many people in the business community, as well as political and civil leaders to make the case for an agreement. We will report on the results. Hugo Hugo: I just wanted to confirm to you that up here we have reached out to Canada, Mexico, Panama, Colombia and Peru, urging them to weigh in with Micheletti. The idea of course is to have M hear from governments that have high credibility with the de factor. We will follow up to see if contacts are made. All the best, ck','Weighing in with MichelettiCraig: Thanks for the support. Again we are meeting w many people in the business community, as well as political and civil leaders to make the case for an agreement. We will report on the results. Hugo Hugo: I just wanted to confirm to you that up here we have reached out to Canada, Mexico, Panama, Colombia and Peru, urging them to weigh in with Micheletti. The idea of course is to have M hear from governments that have high credibility with the de factor. We will follow up to see if contacts are made. All the best, ck'),(9.466007114989553,4.733003557494777,2500,'Canada',22,2,'3241 - C05765688.txt','Letter from Senator BaucusAttachments: 2009 11 09 17 07 26.pdf H RC: Here is background on the letter from Baucus and the anticipated response prepared by H. Take a look and see if you want to go in a different direction. Including the background below so you have the context for the letter. Nora: I\'m responding on Tom\'s behalf. We\'ve drafted up a letter in response, and I believe it\'s with H right now. We\'ve had a near-constant dialogue with Baucus\' office on this, and I\'m afraid we haven\'t been able to, and aren\'t likely in the near future, to satisfy them. 1) Development and environmental protection on the Flathead River is a long-running source of tension between Montana and British Columbia. To protect the Flathead Basin, Sen. Baucus has long championed restrictions against development on both sides of the border. 2) Over the years, the USG has worked closely with the Canadian federal government to ensure several Canadian mining proposals were fully assessed for environmental impact. To date, the British Columbia provincial government has not approved any mining proposals in the Flathead Basin?and there are no additional proposals on the horizon. 3) The Senator would like to see B.C. and Canada move toward a more permanent way to protect the region, rather than having to battle each new mining proposal. For example, environmental NGOs advocate the Canadians establishing a national park or other development moratorium. 4) While we certainly agree with that approach in principal, the problem is that under Canada\'s system, provincial governments hold the authority over natural resource management. Therefore, even though the Canadian park service likewise would favor a national park in the northern Flathead Basin, nothing can happen without the agreement of the Province of British Columbia. 5) British Columbia has informed us that they see no need for broader, more permanent protections in the Flathead Basin, and believe their environmental assessment process gives adequate protection against development-related threats. 6) Because of the federal-provincial dynamic in Canada, the Canadian federal government can\'t really compel British Columbia to establish permanent protections in the Flathead Basin. 7) Glacier National Park and the Canadian Waterton Lakes National Park are U.N. World Heritage Sites. The U.N. World Heritage committee recently sent a mission to the Flathead basin, to assess potential threats to the two national parks. Their report is expected this month or next. The release of the report will provide us an opportunity to engage B.C. and Canada again on the future of the Flathead region. Hi Tom. I don\'t think you ever followed back up on this. Can you let me know how we can address his concerns? Thanks.','Letter from Senator BaucusAttachments: 2009 11 09 17 07 26.pdf H RC: Here is background on the letter from Baucus and the anticipated response prepared by H. Take a look and see if you want to go in a different direction. Including the background below so you have the context for the letter. Nora: I\'m responding on Tom\'s behalf. We\'ve drafted up a letter in response, and I believe it\'s with H right now. We\'ve had a near-constant dialogue with Baucus\' office on this, and I\'m afraid we haven\'t been able to, and aren\'t likely in the near future, to satisfy them. 1) Development and environmental protection on the Flathead River is a long-running source of tension between Montana and British Columbia. To protect the Flathead Basin, Sen. Baucus has long championed restrictions against development on both sides of the border. 2) Over the years, the USG has worked closely with the Canadian federal government to ensure several Canadian mining proposals were fully assessed for environmental impact. To date, the British Columbia provincial government has not approved any mining proposals in the Flathead Basin?and there are no additional proposals on the horizon. 3) The Senator would like to see B.C. and Canada move toward a more permanent way to protect the region, rather than having to battle each new mining proposal. For example, environmental NGOs advocate the Canadians establishing a national park or other development moratorium. 4) While we certainly agree with that approach in principal, the problem is that under Canada\'s system, provincial governments hold the authority over natural resource management. Therefore, even though the Canadian park service likewise would favor a national park in the northern Flathead Basin, nothing can happen without the agreement of the Province of British Columbia. 5) British Columbia has informed us that they see no need for broader, more permanent protections in the Flathead Basin, and believe their environmental assessment process gives adequate protection against development-related threats. 6) Because of the federal-provincial dynamic in Canada, the Canadian federal government can\'t really compel British Columbia to establish permanent protections in the Flathead Basin. 7) Glacier National Park and the Canadian Waterton Lakes National Park are U.N. World Heritage Sites. The U.N. World Heritage committee recently sent a mission to the Flathead basin, to assess potential threats to the two national parks. Their report is expected this month or next. The release of the report will provide us an opportunity to engage B.C. and Canada again on the future of the Flathead region. Hi Tom. I don\'t think you ever followed back up on this. Can you let me know how we can address his concerns? Thanks.'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Canada',22,1,'3370 - C05765909.txt','ScheduleI actually went to respond on Friday and received an email saying the dinner had been cancelled! Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 The Canadian Amb is hosting dinner for PM on 9/16 and invited me. They say they haven\'t heard back. Pls regret.','ScheduleI actually went to respond on Friday and received an email saying the dinner had been cancelled! Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 The Canadian Amb is hosting dinner for PM on 9/16 and invited me. They say they haven\'t heard back. Pls regret.'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Canada',22,1,'3430 - C05766030.txt','URGENT: Friends of Haiti TeleconferenceCheryl needs to address Please see attached additional information and question from Canadian government prior to this afternoon\'s 1300 phone call. Specifically, the Canadian government is asking whether the Secretary could come to Montreal for the GOC\'s prep donors meeting the evening of 1/23 or morning of 1/24? [Note: Montreal has world\'s second largest Haitian diaspora, hence location.] WHA would recommend participation if at all possible. Thank you, Roberta Good morning Roberta! Congratulations on a successful visit by the Secretary of State. We are looking forward to this afternoon\'s teleconference. After opening remarks, Minister Cannon will ask Prime Minister Bellerive to speak and the UN (we may only have DPKO LeRoy on line due to visit of Sec Gen to Haiti). He will then ask FM Amorim and Sec State Clinton to provide their views on the situation and then open the floor to Kouchner and others. Response has been good and most will be represented at FM level (Mexico/Espinosa may still be in flight from Japan, and Argentina and Costa Rica will be Vice-Ministers). There is as well agreement in principle to begin laying the groundwork for a broader Donors Conference on Reconstruction and our offer to host a preparatory meeting on January 25th has been well received. However, early indications are that the EU has a conflict as they have their General Relations and Foreign Relations meetings scheduled for that day. As the EU would be essential for such a meeting we are scrambling to look for alternative dates. Given the momentum we would rather go earlier than later. Minister Cannon would be available to host this on the weekend of the 23-24th of January (dinner on the 23rd, meeting on the morning of the 24th). However, I believe that Ambassador','URGENT: Friends of Haiti TeleconferenceCheryl needs to address Please see attached additional information and question from Canadian government prior to this afternoon\'s 1300 phone call. Specifically, the Canadian government is asking whether the Secretary could come to Montreal for the GOC\'s \"prep\" donors meeting the evening of 1/23 or morning of 1/24? [Note: Montreal has world\'s second largest Haitian diaspora, hence location.] WHA would recommend participation if at all possible. Thank you, Roberta Good morning Roberta! Congratulations on a successful visit by the Secretary of State. We are looking forward to this afternoon\'s teleconference. After opening remarks, Minister Cannon will ask Prime Minister Bellerive to speak and the UN (we may only have DPKO LeRoy on line due to visit of Sec Gen to Haiti). He will then ask FM Amorim and Sec State Clinton to provide their views on the situation and then open the floor to Kouchner and others. Response has been good and most will be represented at FM level (Mexico/Espinosa may still be in flight from Japan, and Argentina and Costa Rica will be Vice-Ministers). There is as well agreement in principle to begin laying the groundwork for a broader Donors Conference on Reconstruction and our offer to host a preparatory meeting on January 25th has been well received. However, early indications are that the EU has a conflict as they have their General Relations and Foreign Relations meetings scheduled for that day. As the EU would be essential for such a meeting we are scrambling to look for alternative dates. Given the momentum we would rather go earlier than later. Minister Cannon would be available to host this on the weekend of the 23-24th of January (dinner on the 23rd, meeting on the morning of the 24th). However, I believe that Ambassador'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Canada',22,1,'3485 - C05766108.txt','Isaf callsList we are reaching out to: Saudi Italy Poland Romania Spain France Netherlands Australia Canada Norway Denmark Sweden Japan South Korea','Isaf callsList we are reaching out to: Saudi Italy Poland Romania Spain France Netherlands Australia Canada Norway Denmark Sweden Japan South Korea'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Canada',22,1,'3505 - C05766143.txt','Calls confirmedWe have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedWe have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Canada',22,1,'3526 - C05766182.txt','Mini Schedule 9/25/09 Friday9:15 am MEETING w/liELGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER LETERME 9:45 am Room 34H 10:00 am 11:00 am HAITI KEY PLAYERS MEETING Jade Room 11:05 am DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Canadian Mission 11:15 am ARRIVE Canadian Mission 11:20 am 11:30 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm PULL-ASIDE w/SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY- GENERAL KM EIDE 14th Floor FRIENDS OF AFGHANISTAN MEETING 14th Floor 12:05 pm DEPART Canadian Mission *En route Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:20 pm 12:40 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 12:45 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Sheraton Hotel and Towers 12:55 pm ARRIVE Sheraton Hotel and Towers 1:00 pm CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE CLOSING PLENARY 3:00 pm Main Ballroom 3:05 pm DEPART Sheraton Hotel and Towers *En route Waldorf-Astoria 3:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 3:20 pm TAPING OF FACE THE NATION INTERVIEW w/HARRY SMITH 3:40 pm 34th Floor 3:45 pm MEETING w/CARIBBEAN FOREIGN MINISTERS 4:45 pm Jade Room 4:50 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:55 pm Outside of Room 35H 5:00 pm MEETING w/INDIAN EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER KRISHNA 5:25 pm Room 35H 5:30 pm MEETING w/AZERBAIJANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAMMADYAROV 6:00 pm Room 35H 6:05 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Ritz-Carlton Hotel','Mini Schedule 9/25/09 Friday9:15 am MEETING w/liELGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER LETERME 9:45 am Room 34H 10:00 am 11:00 am HAITI KEY PLAYERS MEETING Jade Room 11:05 am DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Canadian Mission 11:15 am ARRIVE Canadian Mission 11:20 am 11:30 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm PULL-ASIDE w/SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY- GENERAL KM EIDE 14th Floor FRIENDS OF AFGHANISTAN MEETING 14th Floor 12:05 pm DEPART Canadian Mission *En route Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:20 pm 12:40 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 12:45 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Sheraton Hotel and Towers 12:55 pm ARRIVE Sheraton Hotel and Towers 1:00 pm CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE CLOSING PLENARY 3:00 pm Main Ballroom 3:05 pm DEPART Sheraton Hotel and Towers *En route Waldorf-Astoria 3:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 3:20 pm TAPING OF \"FACE THE NATION\" INTERVIEW w/HARRY SMITH 3:40 pm 34th Floor 3:45 pm MEETING w/CARIBBEAN FOREIGN MINISTERS 4:45 pm Jade Room 4:50 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:55 pm Outside of Room 35H 5:00 pm MEETING w/INDIAN EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER KRISHNA 5:25 pm Room 35H 5:30 pm MEETING w/AZERBAIJANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAMMADYAROV 6:00 pm Room 35H 6:05 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Ritz-Carlton Hotel'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Canada',22,1,'3665 - C05766506.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Canada',22,1,'3669 - C05766517.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Canadian_Albums_Chart',1,1,'2912 - C05764676.txt','EikenberryCan you call into ops for him now? He says its time-sensitive and can be on non-secure line. 127','EikenberryCan you call into ops for him now? He says its time-sensitive and can be on non-secure line. 127'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Canberra',1,1,'2880 - C05764630.txt','Demarche on UNGA redlinesFYI: We will send today for your review and approval a demarche describing the circumstances in which the U.S. would walk out of speeches at the UN General Assembly and asking countries to join us in the walkout. Note that we are differing from past practice when we simply did not have anyone in the U.S. seat during speeches by certain countries. This year an appropriate-level individual will be behind the U.S. placard for all speeches and will remain unless these redlines are crossed. This demarche is going out to EU member state capitals, as well as Oslo, Reykjavik, Ottawa, Canberra, Wellington, Tokyo, Seoul, Buenos Aires, Bogota, San Jose, and Montevideo. USUN asks that our posts deliver the demarche in advance of an EU political directors meeting on this issue in New York Monday morning our time. The background portion of the cable, which discusses EU internal dynamics on this issue, is classified, but the unclassified talking points will come to you for your review.','Demarche on UNGA redlinesFYI: We will send today for your review and approval a demarche describing the circumstances in which the U.S. would walk out of speeches at the UN General Assembly and asking countries to join us in the walkout. Note that we are differing from past practice when we simply did not have anyone in the U.S. seat during speeches by certain countries. This year an appropriate-level individual will be behind the U.S. placard for all speeches and will remain unless these redlines are crossed. This demarche is going out to EU member state capitals, as well as Oslo, Reykjavik, Ottawa, Canberra, Wellington, Tokyo, Seoul, Buenos Aires, Bogota, San Jose, and Montevideo. USUN asks that our posts deliver the demarche in advance of an EU political directors meeting on this issue in New York Monday morning our time. The background portion of the cable, which discusses EU internal dynamics on this issue, is classified, but the unclassified talking points will come to you for your review.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Cancer',1,1,'3091 - C05765000.txt','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about death panels. As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about \"death panels.\" As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Cando,_North_Dakota',1,1,'3528 - C05766191.txt','Making the Food Security video happenKatie and Caitlin: I know you know, but want you to know we all know as does the Secretary how without your pushing and making it happen, there would have been no video. Katie, your constant can-do attitude, hectoring to get us to review the concepts and the scripts, and positive attitude that it would be great truly was critical. Not to mention your conceptual eye that bettered the outcome. Caitlin, your analysis, outreach, and notion that a celebrity would in fact do this was so valuable. Many thanks to you both ? it was the highlight. cdm','Making the Food Security video happenKatie and Caitlin: I know you know, but want you to know we all know as does the Secretary how without your pushing and making it happen, there would have been no video. Katie, your constant can-do attitude, hectoring to get us to review the concepts and the scripts, and positive attitude that it would be great truly was critical. Not to mention your conceptual eye that bettered the outcome. Caitlin, your analysis, outreach, and notion that a celebrity would in fact do this was so valuable. Many thanks to you both ? it was the highlight. cdm'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Candy_Crowley',1,1,'136 - C05739717.txt','\'State of the Union Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'State of the Union\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceNothing to this one. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on CNN\'s State of the Union. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. CROWLEY: Joining me is the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Madam Ambassador, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Candy. CROWLEY: One of the things when I spoke with the Israeli prime minister that struck me was the conviction that he has that for certain Iran is building on its way to building a nuclear weapon, and his sense of urgency that at this moment the U.S. needs to set what he calls a red line for the U.S. Does the U.S. share the conviction that Iran is, indeed, building a nuclear weapon? And, B, what about the concept of a red line? RICE: Well, Candy, the United States is in constant communication with Israel and Israeli intelligence, Israeli policy makers, the military. We\'re sharing our assessments every day. And our assessments, our intelligence assessments are very similar. Obviously, we share a grave concern about Iran pursuing a nuclear weapon. We are determined to prevent that from happening. President Obama has been absolutely clear, and on this there\'s absolutely no daylight between the United States and Israel that we will do what it takes to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. We are not at that stage yet. They do not have a nuclear weapon. Our shared intelligence assessments is that there is still a considerable time and space before they will have a nuclear weapon should they make the decision to go for that. But we\'ve been very clear. The United States is not interested and is not pursuing a policy of containment. President Obama has been very plain. We will keep all option on the table, including the military option, as necessary, to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. But, Candy, the fact is we have just seen the imposition of another layer of the toughest sanctions that have ever been impose Odd a country. In this case, Iran. Their economy is beginning to buckle. Their oil production is down 40 percent. Their currency has plummeted 40 percent in the last year. Their economy is now shrinking. And this is only going to intensify.','\'State of the Union Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'State of the Union\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceNothing to this one. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on CNN\'s \"State of the Union.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. CROWLEY: Joining me is the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Madam Ambassador, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Candy. CROWLEY: One of the things when I spoke with the Israeli prime minister that struck me was the conviction that he has that for certain Iran is building on its way to building a nuclear weapon, and his sense of urgency that at this moment the U.S. needs to set what he calls a \"red line\" for the U.S. Does the U.S. share the conviction that Iran is, indeed, building a nuclear weapon? And, B, what about the concept of a red line? RICE: Well, Candy, the United States is in constant communication with Israel and Israeli intelligence, Israeli policy makers, the military. We\'re sharing our assessments every day. And our assessments, our intelligence assessments are very similar. Obviously, we share a grave concern about Iran pursuing a nuclear weapon. We are determined to prevent that from happening. President Obama has been absolutely clear, and on this there\'s absolutely no daylight between the United States and Israel that we will do what it takes to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. We are not at that stage yet. They do not have a nuclear weapon. Our shared intelligence assessments is that there is still a considerable time and space before they will have a nuclear weapon should they make the decision to go for that. But we\'ve been very clear. The United States is not interested and is not pursuing a policy of containment. President Obama has been very plain. We will keep all option on the table, including the military option, as necessary, to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. But, Candy, the fact is we have just seen the imposition of another layer of the toughest sanctions that have ever been impose Odd a country. In this case, Iran. Their economy is beginning to buckle. Their oil production is down 40 percent. Their currency has plummeted 40 percent in the last year. Their economy is now shrinking. And this is only going to intensify.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'CAN_bus',1,1,'106 - C05739682.txt','Ending of speechOk. I\'ll read the whole thing. Can you email it to me? B5','Ending of speechOk. I\'ll read the whole thing. Can you email it to me? B5'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Can_I_Get_A...',3,1,'1156 - C05760421.txt','Shuttle tomorrowI will have to go into office first. Can I get on the 11 or 12?','Shuttle tomorrowI will have to go into office first. Can I get on the 11 or 12?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Can_I_Get_A...',3,1,'3299 - C05765807.txt','Shuttle tomorrowI will have to go into office first. Can I get on the 11 or 12?','Shuttle tomorrowI will have to go into office first. Can I get on the 11 or 12?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Can_I_Get_A...',3,1,'3309 - C05765824.txt','oncert concertThat will be hard unless you leave white house early. has a concert at his school, tonight at 7. Can I get there?','oncert concertThat will be hard unless you leave white house early. has a concert at his school, tonight at 7. Can I get there?'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Can_We_Talk',8,1,'1064 - C05760299.txt','Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to elk so i\'ve pushed it to Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to eik so i\'ve pushed it to back -- we need to talkback -- we need to talk Can we talk now? I just woke up again.','Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to elk so i\'ve pushed it to Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to eik so i\'ve pushed it to back -- we need to talkback -- we need to talk Can we talk now? I just woke up again.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Can_We_Talk',8,1,'1065 - C05760300.txt','Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to eik so i\'ve pushed it to Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to eik so i\'ve pushed it to back -- we need to talk Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to eik so I\'ve pushed it to back -- we need to talkback -- we need to talk Call only my berry. calling Can we talk now? I just woke up again.','Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to eik so i\'ve pushed it to Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to eik so i\'ve pushed it to back -- we need to talk Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to eik so I\'ve pushed it to back -- we need to talkback -- we need to talk Call only my berry. calling Can we talk now? I just woke up again.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Can_We_Talk',8,1,'1467 - C05761210.txt','Holbrooke updateWhen can we talk again? I\'ll be tied up from 5-6:30.','Holbrooke updateWhen can we talk again? I\'ll be tied up from 5-6:30.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Can_We_Talk',8,1,'1468 - C05761213.txt','Holbrooke updateI just landed in Ny. Can I call you? Will call you after 630 -just got out of pool w/ kidlets Mills, Cheryl D When can we talk again? I\'ll be tied up from 5-6:30.','Holbrooke updateI just landed in Ny. Can I call you? Will call you after 630 -just got out of pool w/ kidlets Mills, Cheryl D When can we talk again? I\'ll be tied up from 5-6:30.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Can_We_Talk',8,1,'2314 - C05763133.txt','A possible candidate B6 A possible andidate A possible candidateYes - I have a call with at 845 so can call after that Let\'s follow up. Also what happened w should we try to promoteF7? Can we talk tonight? ? Did Jack ever talk to her? And what about ? And Fyi Dear all, AM','A possible candidate B6 A possible andidate A possible candidateYes - I have a call with at 845 so can call after that Let\'s follow up. Also what happened w should we try to promoteF7? Can we talk tonight? ? Did Jack ever talk to her? And what about ? And Fyi Dear all, AM'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Can_We_Talk',8,1,'2919 - C05764686.txt','Can we talk?I\'m having breakfast with Ken Salazar. Will call when that\'s over. 9:30ish. I called and left messages on your home and cell numbers. PIs let me know when we can talk today. Thx','Can we talk?I\'m having breakfast with Ken Salazar. Will call when that\'s over. 9:30ish. I called and left messages on your home and cell numbers. PIs let me know when we can talk today. Thx'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Can_We_Talk',8,1,'3069 - C05764965.txt','When can we talk today?Potus may call through ops b/w 1 and 6 pm','When can we talk today?Potus may call through ops b/w 1 and 6 pm'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Can_We_Talk',8,1,'3247 - C05765696.txt','Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to eik so i\'ve pushed it to Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to eik so i\'ve pushed it to back -- we need to talkback -- we need to talk calling Can we talk now? I just woke up again.','Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to eik so i\'ve pushed it to Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to eik so i\'ve pushed it to back -- we need to talkback -- we need to talk calling Can we talk now? I just woke up again.'),(16.564382753586738,5.521460917862246,2500,'Cape_Verde',10,3,'2416 - C05763592.txt','damn this is good...Breaking News: Missing Ship Reported Seen Off Cape Verde Islands We could have done a pirate event! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... but Africa got one anyway. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. 177','damn this is good...Breaking News: \"Missing Ship Reported Seen Off Cape Verde Islands\" We could have done a pirate event! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... \"but Africa got one anyway.\" http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. 177'),(11.042921835724492,5.521460917862246,2500,'Cape_Verde',10,2,'2417 - C05763593.txt','damn this is good...Agree - philippe?! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... but Africa got one anyway. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. Coupled with Barack Obama\'s visit last month, the two trips to Africa were the earliest into an administration by any secretary of state or president, underlining Washington\'s pledges to pay more attention to the continent. I C','damn this is good...Agree - philippe?! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... \"but Africa got one anyway.\" http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. Coupled with Barack Obama\'s visit last month, the two trips to Africa were the earliest into an administration by any secretary of state or president, underlining Washington\'s pledges to pay more attention to the continent. I C'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Cape_Verde',10,1,'2473 - C05763810.txt','GomaCheryl, In response to your query about the possibility of going to Goma, I reached out to our colleagues in Embassy Kinshasa to see what has been done in the past. The only reasonably safe way to get to Goma is flying on a MONUC aircraft originating from Kinshasa. That would mean a two hour flight each way, leaving a very small window (probably no more than one hour) to work in events. Moreover, advancing Goma would pose a significant challenge for us for security reasons. I also asked the Embassy to look into other ways of traveling to Goma ? perhaps over land via Kigali (Lew and I had discussed this possibility earlier) ? and the Embassy did not like the optics of approaching by land from another country. We\'re still looking at ways to lengthen our time in Monrovia, including possibly staying overnight in another country, such as Cape Verde. Still no luck, but we\'re working on it...km 771','GomaCheryl, In response to your query about the possibility of going to Goma, I reached out to our colleagues in Embassy Kinshasa to see what has been done in the past. The only reasonably safe way to get to Goma is flying on a MONUC aircraft originating from Kinshasa. That would mean a two hour flight each way, leaving a very small window (probably no more than one hour) to work in events. Moreover, advancing Goma would pose a significant challenge for us for security reasons. I also asked the Embassy to look into other ways of traveling to Goma ? perhaps over land via Kigali (Lew and I had discussed this possibility earlier) ? and the Embassy did not like the optics of approaching by land from another country. We\'re still looking at ways to lengthen our time in Monrovia, including possibly staying overnight in another country, such as Cape Verde. Still no luck, but we\'re working on it...km 771'),(11.042921835724492,5.521460917862246,2500,'Cape_Verde',10,2,'2536 - C05763975.txt','Secretary of State\'s visit to AfricaMs. Cheryl Mills Counselor & Chief of Staff Department of State Dear Chief of Staff, Following our short exchange of views, on the margins of your last meeting with the African Diplomatic Group on Food Security, and yesterday\'s press release on Secretary of State\'s visit to Africa, I wish to express my deepest appreciation for your personal support in the positive consideration of the invitation the Cape Verdian Minister of Foreign Affairs extended to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The Cape Verdian authorities see this visit as an important landmark in the bilateral relations between Cape Verde and the US and an opportunity to discuss ways to strenghten those relations and our cooperation at the international level where we share various views and goals. We therefore look forward to the visit with much enthusiasm. In this line, I wish to reiterate that the Embassy of Cape Verde and myself stand ready to facilitate and contribute in any way deemed necessary to ensure an adequate preparation of the visit. Please feel free to contact me at my following e-mails: official e-mail or My private one or by cell phone It will be for me a personal pleasure to welcome you in my country. Best regards, Fatima Veiga 328','Secretary of State\'s visit to AfricaMs. Cheryl Mills Counselor & Chief of Staff Department of State Dear Chief of Staff, Following our short exchange of views, on the margins of your last meeting with the African Diplomatic Group on Food Security, and yesterday\'s press release on Secretary of State\'s visit to Africa, I wish to express my deepest appreciation for your personal support in the positive consideration of the invitation the Cape Verdian Minister of Foreign Affairs extended to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The Cape Verdian authorities see this visit as an important landmark in the bilateral relations between Cape Verde and the US and an opportunity to discuss ways to strenghten those relations and our cooperation at the international level where we share various views and goals. We therefore look forward to the visit with much enthusiasm. In this line, I wish to reiterate that the Embassy of Cape Verde and myself stand ready to facilitate and contribute in any way deemed necessary to ensure an adequate preparation of the visit. Please feel free to contact me at my following e-mails: official e-mail or My private one or by cell phone It will be for me a personal pleasure to welcome you in my country. Best regards, Fatima Veiga 328'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Cape_Verde',10,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Cape_Verde',10,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Cape_Verde',10,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Cape_Verde',10,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Cape_Verde',10,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Cape_Verde',10,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Capitalism',1,1,'1601 - C05761441.txt','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears, says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force, Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. It was a little scary. But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this, said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation. Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? \"he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears,\" says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. \"There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force,\" Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. \"It was a little scary.\" But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. \"Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this,\" said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. \"And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation.\" Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Capital_(economics)',1,1,'2362 - C05763323.txt','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities, the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. \"The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities,\" the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Capital_punishment',6,1,'1410 - C05761113.txt','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesThat is good news. Also, I\'m around if you want to catch up until 4 when I leave for a wedding and to NY. See traffic below ? read down We will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesThat is good news. Also, I\'m around if you want to catch up until 4 when I leave for a wedding and to NY. See traffic below ? read down We will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Capital_punishment',6,1,'2087 - C05762743.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US B6Let\'s discuss. I think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?, asked Jeff Sharlet. In his book, Sharlet specifically refers to politicians in Uganda proposing an anti-gay law that would criminalize homosexuality. The law, which could be passed within weeks despite international condemnation, includes possible punishment by death. Anti-gay laws were recently passed in Burundi, are being discussed in Rwanda, and could soon be expanded in Kenya and Tanzania. The American group Sharlet calls The Family is also known as The Fellowship. It organizes an annual National Prayer Breakfast with the U.S. president and foreign guests, but besides that activity shuns publicity and does not openly list its members. But Sharlet says more American reporters are looking into the group and its alleged ties to Africa. These include helping African politicians with money so they can push socially conservative agendas.','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US B6Let\'s discuss. I think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. \"It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?,\" asked Jeff Sharlet. In his book, Sharlet specifically refers to politicians in Uganda proposing an anti-gay law that would criminalize homosexuality. The law, which could be passed within weeks despite international condemnation, includes possible punishment by death. Anti-gay laws were recently passed in Burundi, are being discussed in Rwanda, and could soon be expanded in Kenya and Tanzania. The American group Sharlet calls The Family is also known as The Fellowship. It organizes an annual National Prayer Breakfast with the U.S. president and foreign guests, but besides that activity shuns publicity and does not openly list its members. But Sharlet says more American reporters are looking into the group and its alleged ties to Africa. These include helping African politicians with money so they can push socially conservative agendas.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Capital_punishment',6,1,'3034 - C05764909.txt','Call from AriasFyi B6 Kelly, Craig A Webster, Christopher W I just received a call from Arias. He expressed his appreciation for everything the US had done in support of democracy in Honduras. He said the recent tough messages by Insulza, OAS Ambassadors and USG officials. strengthened by US sanctions, was having an impact on the M regime. He praised our decision to close the consulate and urged that we also move to take away tourist and business visas from key regime members and supporters. I told him we were working on implementing the visa and other measures which I expected could be announced soon. Arias was critical of Z saying his recent public statements continued to be unhelpful. He described Z\'s statement advocating the death penalty (presumably to apply to his political enemies) and asking for the extension of his term in office as disastrous. He said that Insulza had made the right call by not allowing Z to address the OASGA. We agreed the influence of FM Rodas over Z was highly negative, I told Arias I would be back in Honduras tomorrow and planned in the coming days to press influential political, business and civil society and urge support for the immediate signing of the Si Accord. Arias and I agreed to stay in close touch in the coming days. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa 329','Call from AriasFyi B6 Kelly, Craig A; Webster, Christopher W; I just received a call from Arias. He expressed his appreciation for everything the US had done in support of democracy in Honduras. He said the recent tough messages by Insulza, OAS Ambassadors and USG officials. strengthened by US sanctions, was having an impact on the M regime. He praised our decision to close the consulate and urged that we also move to take away tourist and business visas from key regime members and supporters. I told him we were working on implementing the visa and other measures which I expected could be announced soon. Arias was critical of Z saying his recent public statements continued to be unhelpful. He described Z\'s statement advocating the death penalty (presumably to apply to his political enemies) and asking for the extension of his term in office as \"disastrous\". He said that Insulza had made the right call by not allowing Z to address the OASGA. We agreed the influence of FM Rodas over Z was highly negative, I told Arias I would be back in Honduras tomorrow and planned in the coming days to press influential political, business and civil society and urge support for the immediate signing of the Si Accord. Arias and I agreed to stay in close touch in the coming days. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa 329'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Capital_punishment',6,1,'3344 - C05765871.txt','Uganda Death Penalty for Homosexual Activity Pending LawWhen my son told me he was gay, I told him, \'Now, I love you more.\' I want to tell the world that hatred is not born with human beings, it is a seed that is planted by adults and is fostered creating a climate of intolerance and violence. We must change our ways and understand that anyone ...could have been my son. And I want everybody to know that Jorge Steven was a very much loved son. -Miriam Mercado\'s statement Background: Stephen Mercado was found decapitated, dismembered, and burned by the side of the road in PR. The police investigator reportedly suggested that he got what he deserved for living that type of lifestyle. Here\'s an AP article after the suspect was arrested: Murder charge filed in Puerto Rico teen slaying By MIKE MELIA (AP) ? 6 days ago SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico ? Murder charges were filed Wednesday in the slaying of a gay teenager whose decapitated, partially burned body was found last week, while U.S. authorities said they were still considering whether to make it a hate crime case. Gay activists expressed disappointment that the suspect wasn\'t immediately charged with a hate crime, saying authorities in Puerto Rico have never invoked a law covering crimes based on sexual orientation. The dismembered body of 19-year-old college student Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado was discovered Friday along a road in the interior town of Cayey. Lopez was widely known as a volunteer for organizations advocating HIV prevention and gay rights, and activists are planning remembrance vigils for him in cities including San Juan, New York and Chicago. The suspect, 26-year-old Juan Martinez Matos, was arrested earlier this week and allegedly confessed to killing Lopez and mutilating his body. He was charged with first-degree murder and weapons violations and jailed on $4 million bond. An attorney for Martinez could not immediately be reached for comment. Martinez met Lopez while looking for women Thursday night in an area known for prostitution, according to prosecutor Jose Bermudez Santos. Bermudez said the suspect confessed to stabbing Lopez, who was dressed as a woman, after discovering he was a man.','Uganda Death Penalty for Homosexual Activity Pending Law\"When my son told me he was gay, I told him, \'Now, I love you more.\' I want to tell the world that hatred is not born with human beings, it is a seed that is planted by adults and is fostered creating a climate of intolerance and violence. We must change our ways and understand that anyone ...could have been my son. And I want everybody to know that Jorge Steven was a very much loved son.\" -Miriam Mercado\'s statement Background: Stephen Mercado was found decapitated, dismembered, and burned by the side of the road in PR. The police investigator reportedly suggested that he got what he deserved for living \"that type of lifestyle.\" Here\'s an AP article after the suspect was arrested: Murder charge filed in Puerto Rico teen slaying By MIKE MELIA (AP) ? 6 days ago SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico ? Murder charges were filed Wednesday in the slaying of a gay teenager whose decapitated, partially burned body was found last week, while U.S. authorities said they were still considering whether to make it a hate crime case. Gay activists expressed disappointment that the suspect wasn\'t immediately charged with a hate crime, saying authorities in Puerto Rico have never invoked a law covering crimes based on sexual orientation. The dismembered body of 19-year-old college student Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado was discovered Friday along a road in the interior town of Cayey. Lopez was widely known as a volunteer for organizations advocating HIV prevention and gay rights, and activists are planning remembrance vigils for him in cities including San Juan, New York and Chicago. The suspect, 26-year-old Juan Martinez Matos, was arrested earlier this week and allegedly confessed to killing Lopez and mutilating his body. He was charged with first-degree murder and weapons violations and jailed on $4 million bond. An attorney for Martinez could not immediately be reached for comment. Martinez met Lopez while looking for women Thursday night in an area known for prostitution, according to prosecutor Jose Bermudez Santos. Bermudez said the suspect confessed to stabbing Lopez, who was dressed as a woman, after discovering he was a man.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Capital_punishment',6,1,'3442 - C05766048.txt','We ought to do outreachCheryl: Yes, the Secretary should make the call I remain ready to participate in any meetings with any domestic or international gay rights groups to brief them on what we are doing, and on my conversations with Museveni on this issue. I plan to meet with Cheryl Benton and others today this afternoon to work on an outreach strategy. Regards, Johnnie Thx Should we have S also call pres? Cheryl: I am happy to participate in any outreach meetings on this issue and would be pleased to share contents of my conversations with President Museveni and his reassurances to me. (We continue to monitor this issue and I am prepared to go back to Museveni at any time to express our deep concerns and to press him to deep six this legislation.) See below. I am looking at the article and don\'t know where this stands in terms of what will really happen (welcome an update) but we should do some sort of meeting now with international gay groups to lay out what we have done. The process will focus not only our public and quiet diplomacy (calls to pres, etc) efforts but also it will give chance for feedback on more we should do. I am worried this will not turn out well. We need some outreach unless I am missing what is being done in dept. Can we do this in next several days? Cdm Uganda to Drop Death Penalty, Life in Jail for Gays (Updatel)Last Updated: December 9, 2009 10:44 EST By Fred Ojambo Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Uganda will drop the death penalty and life imprisonment for gays in a refined version of an anti- gay bill expected to be ready for presentation to Parliament in two weeks, James Nsaba Buturo, the minister of ethics and integrity, said.The draft bill, which is under consideration by a parliamentary committee, will drop the two punishments to attract the support of religious leaders who are opposed to these penalties, Buturo said today in a phone interview from the capital, Kampala.Ugandan lawmaker David Bahati presented a private member\'s bill on Oct. 14 which sought the death penalty and life imprisonment for gay people in the country. The Ugandan government supports the bill because homosexuality and lesbianism are repugnant to the Ugandan culture, Buturo said. Still, it favors a more refined set of punishments, he said.ln addition to formulating punishments for the gay people, the bill will also promote counseling to help attract errant people to acceptable sexual orientation, said Buturo.The proposed legislation has attracted criticism from gay rights activists, both locally and internationally, who argue that the law would promote discrimination and hatred toward the gay community.','We ought to do outreachCheryl: Yes, the Secretary should make the call I remain ready to participate in any meetings with any domestic or international gay rights groups to brief them on what we are doing, and on my conversations with Museveni on this issue. I plan to meet with Cheryl Benton and others today this afternoon to work on an outreach strategy. Regards, Johnnie Thx Should we have S also call pres? Cheryl: I am happy to participate in any outreach meetings on this issue and would be pleased to share contents of my conversations with President Museveni and his reassurances to me. (We continue to monitor this issue and I am prepared to go back to Museveni at any time to express our deep concerns and to press him to deep six this legislation.) See below. I am looking at the article and don\'t know where this stands in terms of what will really happen (welcome an update) but we should do some sort of meeting now with international gay groups to lay out what we have done. The process will focus not only our public and quiet diplomacy (calls to pres, etc) efforts but also it will give chance for feedback on more we should do. I am worried this will not turn out well. We need some outreach unless I am missing what is being done in dept. Can we do this in next several days? Cdm Uganda to Drop Death Penalty, Life in Jail for Gays (Updatel)Last Updated: December 9, 2009 10:44 EST By Fred Ojambo Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Uganda will drop the death penalty and life imprisonment for gays in a refined version of an anti- gay bill expected to be ready for presentation to Parliament in two weeks, James Nsaba Buturo, the minister of ethics and integrity, said.The draft bill, which is under consideration by a parliamentary committee, will drop the two punishments to attract the support of religious leaders who are opposed to these penalties, Buturo said today in a phone interview from the capital, Kampala.Ugandan lawmaker David Bahati presented a private member\'s bill on Oct. 14 which sought the death penalty and life imprisonment for gay people in the country. The Ugandan government supports the bill because homosexuality and lesbianism are \"repugnant to the Ugandan culture,\" Buturo said. Still, it favors a more refined set of punishments, he said.ln addition to formulating punishments for the gay people, the bill will also promote counseling to help \"attract errant people to acceptable sexual orientation,\" said Buturo.The proposed legislation has attracted criticism from gay rights activists, both locally and internationally, who argue that the law would promote discrimination and hatred toward the gay community.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Capital_punishment',6,1,'3653 - C05766481.txt','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesWe will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others I love how these leaders always claim they didn\'t know about the legislation. Same thing Karzai said. But if this gets done, I\'d like to put it out in a small way that we fixed it, just to have as a marker out there for the big speech, whenever it is. FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesWe will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others I love how these leaders always claim they didn\'t know about the legislation. Same thing Karzai said. But if this gets done, I\'d like to put it out in a small way that we fixed it, just to have as a marker out there for the big speech, whenever it is. FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Capricia_Marshall',6,1,'1492 - C05761253.txt','Capricia Marshallw000 hoo! This afternoon the WH will announce Capricia Marshall. Her nominating papers will be sent to the Hill on April 20th. Many thanks.','Capricia Marshallw000 hoo! This afternoon the WH will announce Capricia Marshall. Her nominating papers will be sent to the Hill on April 20th. Many thanks.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Capricia_Marshall',6,1,'1907 - C05762429.txt','NYTNot great Not horrible Can\'t get a sense of where in the paper this will be Trying to figure out why my comment\'s not in, I will fix  Mills, Cheryl D B6 ?IWNIO/NO?????????. ? ???????mo pick for Protocol Post Corrects Failure to File Taxes in 2 Years By ALISON LEIGH COWAN The New York Times June 19,2009 President Obama\'s choice as chief of protocol for the State Department, a position that carries the status of an ambassadorship, did not file tax returns for 2005 and 2006, errors she corrected last November. The nominee, Capricia Penavic Marshall, has placed blame for the problem on the Postal Service and on miscommunication between her husband and their accountant. Ms. Marshall, who was a social secretary in the Clinton White House, notified the Obama administration about the late filings before she was nominated on May 14. She has since provided written answers to questions about the matter from Senator Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, the top Republican on the Foreign Relations Committee, which will hold a hearing on the appointment next Wednesday. The post requires Senate confirmation. Tax issues have bedeviled several high-level Obama appointees and cost the administration at least two of its picks. in','NYTNot great Not horrible Can\'t get a sense of where in the paper this will be Trying to figure out why my comment\'s not in, I will fix ; Mills, Cheryl D B6 ?IWNIO/NO?????????. ? ???????mo pick for Protocol Post Corrects Failure to File Taxes in 2 Years By ALISON LEIGH COWAN The New York Times June 19,2009 President Obama\'s choice as chief of protocol for the State Department, a position that carries the status of an ambassadorship, did not file tax returns for 2005 and 2006, errors she corrected last November. The nominee, Capricia Penavic Marshall, has placed blame for the problem on the Postal Service and on miscommunication between her husband and their accountant. Ms. Marshall, who was a social secretary in the Clinton White House, notified the Obama administration about the late filings before she was nominated on May 14. She has since provided written answers to questions about the matter from Senator Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, the top Republican on the Foreign Relations Committee, which will hold a hearing on the appointment next Wednesday. The post requires Senate confirmation. Tax issues have bedeviled several high-level Obama appointees and cost the administration at least two of its picks. in'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Capricia_Marshall',6,1,'2052 - C05762695.txt','nominees updateThe SFRC reported out all of the following nominees yesterday. We will try to push as many of these through the Senate today, if at all possible. NOMINATIONS: 1. Christopher William Dell to be Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo, 2. Nancy J. Powell to be Director General of the Foreign Service 3. Capricia Penavic Marshall to be Chief of Protocol, and to have the rank of Ambassador during her tenure of service 4. Maria Otero to be Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs 5. Philip L. Verveer for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Communications and Information Policy in the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs and U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy 6. The Honorable Laurie Susan Fulton to be Ambassador to Denmark 1nq','nominees updateThe SFRC reported out all of the following nominees yesterday. We will try to push as many of these through the Senate today, if at all possible. NOMINATIONS: 1. Christopher William Dell to be Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo, 2. Nancy J. Powell to be Director General of the Foreign Service 3. Capricia Penavic Marshall to be Chief of Protocol, and to have the rank of Ambassador during her tenure of service 4. Maria Otero to be Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs 5. Philip L. Verveer for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Communications and Information Policy in the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs and U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy 6. The Honorable Laurie Susan Fulton to be Ambassador to Denmark 1nq'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Capricia_Marshall',6,1,'2521 - C05763937.txt','I Love Hillary!Fyi  Capricia Penavic Marshall  Mills, Cheryl D B6 Great job guys - she was FANTASTIC this morning this is a clip from a discussion I did last week about whether or not she\'s being marginalized - as if! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/32027425#32027425 xo finney 309','I Love Hillary!Fyi ; Capricia Penavic Marshall ; Mills, Cheryl D B6 Great job guys - she was FANTASTIC this morning\" this is a clip from a discussion I did last week about whether or not she\'s being marginalized - as if! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/32027425#32027425 xo finney 309'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Capricia_Marshall',6,1,'3100 - C05765014.txt','Mini Schedule Thursday 9/10/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 10:20 am Secretary\'s Office 10:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:30 am ARRIVE White House 10:45 am CABINET MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 12:00 pm Cabinet Room *Camera Spray at top. 12:10 pm OFFICIAL CABINET PHOTO 12:20 pm East Room or Outside 12:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm PHOTOS 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office Area 1:15 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 1:20 pm ARRIVE White House 1:25 pm PRESIDENT OBAMA\'S BILATERAL w/UAE CROWN PRINCE 2:45 pm MUHAMMED bin ZAYED AL NAHYAN Oval Office *Camera spray to follow. 2:50 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/POTUS AND VP BIDEN 3:20 pm Oval Office 3:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 3:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/INDLAN HOME MINISTER CHIDAMBARAM 3:50 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 4:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR CAPRICIA MARSHALL, 4:45 pm CHIEF OF PROTOCOL Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 1c.c.','Mini Schedule Thursday 9/10/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 10:20 am Secretary\'s Office 10:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:30 am ARRIVE White House 10:45 am CABINET MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 12:00 pm Cabinet Room *Camera Spray at top. 12:10 pm OFFICIAL CABINET PHOTO 12:20 pm East Room or Outside 12:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm PHOTOS 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office Area 1:15 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 1:20 pm ARRIVE White House 1:25 pm PRESIDENT OBAMA\'S BILATERAL w/UAE CROWN PRINCE 2:45 pm MUHAMMED bin ZAYED AL NAHYAN Oval Office *Camera spray to follow. 2:50 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/POTUS AND VP BIDEN 3:20 pm Oval Office 3:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 3:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/INDLAN HOME MINISTER CHIDAMBARAM 3:50 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 4:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR CAPRICIA MARSHALL, 4:45 pm CHIEF OF PROTOCOL Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 1c.c.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Capricia_Marshall',6,1,'3297 - C05765801.txt','ThanksFYI I appreciate being included in the dialogue last evening. I now have a much better appreciation for the challenges, as well as the pressures you and the Secretary address each day. While I suspect there is not much that those of us on the outside can do to help, call on me at any time if I can assist in any fashion. Not to be too dramatic about it but the Secretary\'s success is in the country\'s interests. Reference was made last night to more rest for HRC-I have to believe that with the rigors of your job a little R+R for you is in order-hopefully you can work out some personal time over the holiday period. By the way, can you give me an email for Capricia Marshall? All the best and do call if there is anything I can do. Gordon D. Giffin McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP 303 Peachtree St. Suite 5300 Atlanta, Ga. 30308 404-527-4020 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and any attachments contain information from the law firm of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, and are intended solely for the use of the named recipient or recipients. This e-mail may contain privileged attorney/client communications or work product. Any dissemination of this e-mail by anyone other than an intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are not a named recipient, you are prohibited from any further viewing of the e-mail or any attachments or from making any use of the e-mail or attachments. If you believe you have received this e-mail in error, notify the sender immediately and permanently delete the e-mail, any attachments, and all copies thereof from any drives or storage media and destroy any printouts of the e-mail or attachments.','ThanksFYI I appreciate being included in the dialogue last evening. I now have a much better appreciation for the challenges, as well as the pressures you and the Secretary address each day. While I suspect there is not much that those of us on the \"outside\" can do to help, call on me at any time if I can assist in any fashion. Not to be too dramatic about it but the Secretary\'s success is in the country\'s interests. Reference was made last night to more rest for HRC-I have to believe that with the rigors of your job a little R+R for you is in order-hopefully you can work out some personal time over the holiday period. By the way, can you give me an email for Capricia Marshall? All the best and do call if there is anything I can do. Gordon D. Giffin McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP 303 Peachtree St. Suite 5300 Atlanta, Ga. 30308 404-527-4020 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and any attachments contain information from the law firm of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, and are intended solely for the use of the named recipient or recipients. This e-mail may contain privileged attorney/client communications or work product. Any dissemination of this e-mail by anyone other than an intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are not a named recipient, you are prohibited from any further viewing of the e-mail or any attachments or from making any use of the e-mail or attachments. If you believe you have received this e-mail in error, notify the sender immediately and permanently delete the e-mail, any attachments, and all copies thereof from any drives or storage media and destroy any printouts of the e-mail or attachments.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Cardiac_surgery',4,1,'1052 - C05760283.txt','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family. Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business.','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: \"He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family.\" Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Cardiac_surgery',4,1,'1056 - C05760287.txt','Samual heyman Samba! heymanWhere is Bill? Can I call his cell or Doug\'s? We are doing letter Also have a number if you want to call Wjc is supposed to call as well. Pis be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P.','Samual heyman Samba! heymanWhere is Bill? Can I call his cell or Doug\'s? We are doing letter Also have a number if you want to call Wjc is supposed to call as well. Pis be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Cardiac_surgery',4,1,'3209 - C05765604.txt','Samual heymanNovember 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family. Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business. Mr. Heyman waged an aggressive campaign against the company\'s chairman and ultimately forced his removal through a shareholder vote - a rare victory for shareholders during a time when executives of public companies were considered virtually untouchable. Once Mr. Heyman took control of GAF, he reversed course and held on to the chemicals business, ultimately making it a big contributor to the company\'s profit.','Samual heymanNovember 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: \"He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family.\" Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business. Mr. Heyman waged an aggressive campaign against the company\'s chairman and ultimately forced his removal through a shareholder vote - a rare victory for shareholders during a time when executives of public companies were considered virtually untouchable. Once Mr. Heyman took control of GAF, he reversed course and held on to the chemicals business, ultimately making it a big contributor to the company\'s profit.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Cardiac_surgery',4,1,'3217 - C05765646.txt','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker.','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Caretaker_government',4,1,'151 - C05739736.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Afi Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhaii regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp. addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the TNC). Ile said this would bring the US even more goodwill than it has already earned here.','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Afi Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhaii regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp. addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the TNC). Ile said this would bring the US even more goodwill than it has already earned here.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Caretaker_government',4,1,'156 - C05739742.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local) FVV: Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Sail al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the INC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC.\' leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the INC). He said this would bring tlie US even more goodwill than it has already earned bore','Benghazi update (1200 local) FVV: Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Sail al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the INC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC.\' leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the INC). He said this would bring tlie US even more goodwill than it has already earned bore'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Caretaker_government',4,1,'158 - C05739745.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last nigh urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the mic (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli.','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last nigh urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the mic (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Caretaker_government',4,1,'160 - C05739748.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Already working on it with Eric S., Jeremy B., and NSS. Can we arrange shipments of what\'s requested? Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? INC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding Clem, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting','Benghazi update (1200 local)Already working on it with Eric S., Jeremy B., and NSS. Can we arrange shipments of what\'s requested? Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? INC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding Clem, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Caribbean',12,1,'1345 - C05760767.txt','Haiti Dinner Invite ListAttachments: 2009-04-08 Dinner Invite List.docx Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC *advocate, chronicled Haitian political developments and immigration Tel: lyelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CUNY College *expert on Caribbean security Tel: Brian Concannon Director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti *Lead lawyer in Raboteau case Paul Collier Professor of Economics Oxford University *expert in development economics, author of Haiti special report commissioned by the UN SYG Fax: +44-(0)1865 281447 Nicholas Kristof','Haiti Dinner Invite ListAttachments: 2009-04-08 Dinner Invite List.docx Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC *advocate, chronicled Haitian political developments and immigration Tel: lyelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CUNY College *expert on Caribbean security Tel: Brian Concannon Director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti *Lead lawyer in Raboteau case Paul Collier Professor of Economics Oxford University *expert in development economics, author of Haiti special report commissioned by the UN SYG Fax: +44-(0)1865 281447 Nicholas Kristof'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Caribbean',12,1,'1485 - C05761244.txt','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiSee below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port-au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with Charles Rangel and garment entrepreneurs on Monday, that ISPS certification of port facilities and alleviation of customs procedures are in progress. The meetings tomorrow may present an opportunity to emphasize once again how central well- functioning, competitive ports are to attract foreign investors as part of the HOPEII window and to put the right transport infrastructure in place.','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiSee below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port-au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with Charles Rangel and garment entrepreneurs on Monday, that \"ISPS certification of port facilities and alleviation of customs procedures\" are in progress. The meetings tomorrow may present an opportunity to emphasize once again how central well- functioning, competitive ports are to attract foreign investors as part of the HOPEII window and to put the right transport infrastructure in place.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Caribbean',12,1,'1554 - C05761357.txt','Bill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official Bill Clinton tope UN special envoy to Haiti: UN officialBill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official UNITED NATIONS, May 18 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon plans to name former U.S. President Bill Clinton as his special envoy to Haiti, U.N. officials said on Monday, in a move that could attract investment in the Western Hemisphere\'s poorest nation and help stabilize the country. The announcement is expected to come soon, one U.N. official told Reuters on condition of anonymity. The official said a formal announcement could come as early as Tuesday. Clinton, who has galvanized efforts to help the impoverished Caribbean nation recover from the devastating impact of four hurricanes last year, accompanied Ban on a trip to Haiti earlier this year. Several other diplomats confirmed the appointment of the former president, who is trying to help Haiti through his Clinton Global Initiative foundation Andrea Garet, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 2','Bill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official Bill Clinton tope UN special envoy to Haiti: UN officialBill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official UNITED NATIONS, May 18 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon plans to name former U.S. President Bill Clinton as his special envoy to Haiti, U.N. officials said on Monday, in a move that could attract investment in the Western Hemisphere\'s poorest nation and help stabilize the country. \"The announcement is expected to come soon,\" one U.N. official told Reuters on condition of anonymity. The official said a formal announcement could come as early as Tuesday. Clinton, who has galvanized efforts to help the impoverished Caribbean nation recover from the devastating impact of four hurricanes last year, accompanied Ban on a trip to Haiti earlier this year. Several other diplomats confirmed the appointment of the former president, who is trying to help Haiti through his Clinton Global Initiative foundation Andrea Garet, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 2'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Caribbean',12,1,'1651 - C05761543.txt','Tom in JamaicaTo All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro.Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck','Tom in JamaicaTo All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro.Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Caribbean',12,1,'1653 - C05761546.txt','Tom in JamaicaWhen will we hear from Paul Farmer??? Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck','Tom in JamaicaWhen will we hear from Paul Farmer??? Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Caribbean',12,1,'1977 - C05762573.txt','WJCBill Clinton to visit Haiti Monday as UN special envoy 07/02/2009 16:58 UNITED NATIONS, July 2, 2009 (AFP) - Former US president Bill Clinton will travel to Haiti Monday for his first visit as UN special envoy to the Caribbean nation, the world body announced Thursday. Clinton, who was appointed to the post by UN chief Ban Ki-moon last month, is to confer with government officials about how to best support the efforts to prepare for hurricanes, generate new jobs and enhance the delivery of basic social services, UN spokeswoman Michele Montas told reporters. The former US president will also focus on how to ensure that the United Nations, civil society and the donor community align their activities with the government\'s recovery plan as well as with each other, she added. It will be Clinton\'s his second trip to Haiti this year. In March, he and Ban toured Haiti together and urged the international community to continue to aid the impoverished Caribbean country. Clinton, who visited Haiti while president in 1995, was the first US leader to travel to the country while in office since Franklin Roosevelt in 1934. The former US president has sought to focus world attention on Haiti which was devastated by hurricanes last year and is the poorest country in the western hemisphere.','WJCBill Clinton to visit Haiti Monday as UN special envoy 07/02/2009 16:58 UNITED NATIONS, July 2, 2009 (AFP) - Former US president Bill Clinton will travel to Haiti Monday for his first visit as UN special envoy to the Caribbean nation, the world body announced Thursday. Clinton, who was appointed to the post by UN chief Ban Ki-moon last month, is to confer with government officials \"about how to best support the efforts to prepare for hurricanes, generate new jobs and enhance the delivery of basic social services,\" UN spokeswoman Michele Montas told reporters. The former US president \"will also focus on how to ensure that the United Nations, civil society and the donor community align their activities with the government\'s recovery plan as well as with each other,\" she added. It will be Clinton\'s his second trip to Haiti this year. In March, he and Ban toured Haiti together and urged the international community to continue to aid the impoverished Caribbean country. Clinton, who visited Haiti while president in 1995, was the first US leader to travel to the country while in office since Franklin Roosevelt in 1934. The former US president has sought to focus world attention on Haiti which was devastated by hurricanes last year and is the poorest country in the western hemisphere.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Caribbean',12,1,'2289 - C05763087.txt','Thank youHi Cheryl! Thank you, thank you, thank you for everything you\'ve done the last few months. I\'m very excited to finally begin this new adventure with the Secretary and really wanted to thank you for all you did to make this possible. I look forward to working with you on Haiti and a host of other issues within the Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean. My number at USAID will be and I will send along my new e-mail as soon as its assigned. Thanks again for everything! Mildred','Thank youHi Cheryl! Thank you, thank you, thank you for everything you\'ve done the last few months. I\'m very excited to finally begin this new adventure with the Secretary and really wanted to thank you for all you did to make this possible. I look forward to working with you on Haiti and a host of other issues within the Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean. My number at USAID will be and I will send along my new e-mail as soon as its assigned. Thanks again for everything! Mildred'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Caribbean',12,1,'300 - C05758402.txt','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiPls tell Jake to vet w others so I can raise. See below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port- au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiPls tell Jake to vet w others so I can raise. See below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port- au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Caribbean',12,1,'3526 - C05766182.txt','Mini Schedule 9/25/09 Friday9:15 am MEETING w/liELGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER LETERME 9:45 am Room 34H 10:00 am 11:00 am HAITI KEY PLAYERS MEETING Jade Room 11:05 am DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Canadian Mission 11:15 am ARRIVE Canadian Mission 11:20 am 11:30 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm PULL-ASIDE w/SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY- GENERAL KM EIDE 14th Floor FRIENDS OF AFGHANISTAN MEETING 14th Floor 12:05 pm DEPART Canadian Mission *En route Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:20 pm 12:40 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 12:45 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Sheraton Hotel and Towers 12:55 pm ARRIVE Sheraton Hotel and Towers 1:00 pm CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE CLOSING PLENARY 3:00 pm Main Ballroom 3:05 pm DEPART Sheraton Hotel and Towers *En route Waldorf-Astoria 3:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 3:20 pm TAPING OF FACE THE NATION INTERVIEW w/HARRY SMITH 3:40 pm 34th Floor 3:45 pm MEETING w/CARIBBEAN FOREIGN MINISTERS 4:45 pm Jade Room 4:50 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:55 pm Outside of Room 35H 5:00 pm MEETING w/INDIAN EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER KRISHNA 5:25 pm Room 35H 5:30 pm MEETING w/AZERBAIJANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAMMADYAROV 6:00 pm Room 35H 6:05 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Ritz-Carlton Hotel','Mini Schedule 9/25/09 Friday9:15 am MEETING w/liELGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER LETERME 9:45 am Room 34H 10:00 am 11:00 am HAITI KEY PLAYERS MEETING Jade Room 11:05 am DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Canadian Mission 11:15 am ARRIVE Canadian Mission 11:20 am 11:30 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm PULL-ASIDE w/SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY- GENERAL KM EIDE 14th Floor FRIENDS OF AFGHANISTAN MEETING 14th Floor 12:05 pm DEPART Canadian Mission *En route Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:20 pm 12:40 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 12:45 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Sheraton Hotel and Towers 12:55 pm ARRIVE Sheraton Hotel and Towers 1:00 pm CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE CLOSING PLENARY 3:00 pm Main Ballroom 3:05 pm DEPART Sheraton Hotel and Towers *En route Waldorf-Astoria 3:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 3:20 pm TAPING OF \"FACE THE NATION\" INTERVIEW w/HARRY SMITH 3:40 pm 34th Floor 3:45 pm MEETING w/CARIBBEAN FOREIGN MINISTERS 4:45 pm Jade Room 4:50 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:55 pm Outside of Room 35H 5:00 pm MEETING w/INDIAN EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER KRISHNA 5:25 pm Room 35H 5:30 pm MEETING w/AZERBAIJANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAMMADYAROV 6:00 pm Room 35H 6:05 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Ritz-Carlton Hotel'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Caribbean',12,1,'354 - C05758496.txt','Tom in JamaicaWhen will we hear from Paul Farmer??? Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck','Tom in JamaicaWhen will we hear from Paul Farmer??? Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Caribbean',12,1,'355 - C05758498.txt','Tom in JamaicaCan you talk? Call the house. Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck','Tom in JamaicaCan you talk? Call the house. Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Caribbean',12,1,'3695 - C05766563.txt','Haiti: More great work by Katie StantonHere is text Haiti\'s earthquake devastated not only lives, but whatever emergency services the barely functioning government had to offer. However, in less than seven days, a makeshift version of 911 sprung to life. It\'s a striking story of how a few tech-savvy social entrepreneurs, receptive ears in the U.S. government and hundreds of Haitian Creole-speaking strangers crowdsourced from around the world were able to help people on the ground get food or medical attention. Hours after the earthquake struck Port au Prince, 23-year-old Josh Nesbit (pictured right), who heads a non-profit delivering health care in Sub-Saharan Africa through mobile phones, thought that an SMS gateway would be critical in Haiti. He sent a tweet out asking for help. A Cameroonian managing a startup incubator in Africa, Jean Francis Ahanda, responded mentioning that a contact, Jean-Marc Castera, was headed to the command center of the Caribbean\'s largest wireless carrier Digicel that day. Within three days, they had co-opted a shortcode, 4636, that had been used for weather information in Haiti. They rushed to get several other partners like Ushahidi, which provides an open-source platform for tracking crisis communications, and Google on board. A non-profit that specializes in using technology for disaster relief, Instedd, built an emergency information system using the shortcode. On a very late Saturday night, a cobbled-together team of a half-dozen organizations or so launched \'4636\' as an emergency number. They started publicizing it on the ground in Haiti through radio stations. Haitians could text the number with messages about injuries, people trapped under rubble or reports of missing people. Some of them are desperate: My name is J my brother is working in Unicef and I live in C 11 A I have 2 people that is still alive under the building still ! Send Help! Two San Francisco-based startups, Crowdf lower and Samasource, came','Haiti: More great work by Katie StantonHere is text Haiti\'s earthquake devastated not only lives, but whatever emergency services the barely functioning government had to offer. However, in less than seven days, a makeshift version of 911 sprung to life. It\'s a striking story of how a few tech-savvy social entrepreneurs, receptive ears in the U.S. government and hundreds of Haitian Creole-speaking strangers crowdsourced from around the world were able to help people on the ground get food or medical attention. Hours after the earthquake struck Port au Prince, 23-year-old Josh Nesbit (pictured right), who heads a non-profit delivering health care in Sub-Saharan Africa through mobile phones, thought that an SMS gateway would be critical in Haiti. He sent a tweet out asking for help. A Cameroonian managing a startup incubator in Africa, Jean Francis Ahanda, responded mentioning that a contact, Jean-Marc Castera, was headed to the command center of the Caribbean\'s largest wireless carrier Digicel that day. Within three days, they had co-opted a shortcode, 4636, that had been used for weather information in Haiti. They rushed to get several other partners like Ushahidi, which provides an open-source platform for tracking crisis communications, and Google on board. A non-profit that specializes in using technology for disaster relief, Instedd, built an emergency information system using the shortcode. On a very late Saturday night, a cobbled-together team of a half-dozen organizations or so launched \'4636\' as an emergency number. They started publicizing it on the ground in Haiti through radio stations. Haitians could text the number with messages about injuries, people trapped under rubble or reports of missing people. Some of them are desperate: \"My name is J my brother is working in Unicef and I live in C 11 A I have 2 people that is still alive under the building still ! Send Help!\" Two San Francisco-based startups, Crowdf lower and Samasource, came'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Caribbean_Sea',1,1,'1359 - C05760795.txt','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence; through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom; and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Carlos_Lleras_Restrepo',1,1,'3292 - C05765792.txt','Honduras Update Nov 16 11:00 pm ESTThe hardliners in the regime fought a largely successful counterattack against the deal today, and M appears to be leaning toward their view that if he steps aside he will endanger the elections. It goes beyond that. For the hardliners this is almost a religious struggle against a Zelaya they view as dangerous, duplicitous and vengeful. As one of the hardliners told me two weeks ago: We are prepared to die for this. The modest silver lining is that the military has weighed in on the side of the moderates -- the latter include all three of the de facto negotiators who reached the October 30 Accord. Hugo believes strongly that Ishould fly down Tuesday morning for one last, blunt effort. Arturo, Dan Restrepo and I agree. Last time my message, while firm, appealed to M\'s better angels -- the chance to leave office as a statesman and deal a strategic defeat to Chavez. I will sharpen it tomorrow. The hardliners fail to see how they are playing into the hands of the worst actors in the hemisphere -- ALBA crowing will be part of the de facto legacy. I will also make clear that if the de factos continue down this path we will be forced to underscore our position on the coup in concrete ways I will make clear that they are undermining any chance we have to increase international support for the elections. As for our stance on elections, Arturo and Hugo will present options to S in coming days. I depart at 6:00 am and will update you Tuesday evening from Tegucigalpa. ck','Honduras Update Nov 16 11:00 pm ESTThe hardliners in the regime fought a largely successful counterattack against the deal today, and M appears to be leaning toward their view that if he steps aside he will endanger the elections. It goes beyond that. For the hardliners this is almost a religious struggle against a Zelaya they view as dangerous, duplicitous and vengeful. As one of the hardliners told me two weeks ago: \"We are prepared to die for this.\" The modest silver lining is that the military has weighed in on the side of the moderates -- the latter include all three of the de facto negotiators who reached the October 30 Accord. Hugo believes strongly that Ishould fly down Tuesday morning for one last, blunt effort. Arturo, Dan Restrepo and I agree. Last time my message, while firm, appealed to M\'s better angels -- the chance to leave office as a statesman and deal a strategic defeat to Chavez. I will sharpen it tomorrow. The hardliners fail to see how they are playing into the hands of the worst actors in the hemisphere -- ALBA crowing will be part of the de facto legacy. I will also make clear that if the de factos continue down this path we will be forced to underscore our position on the coup in concrete ways I will make clear that they are undermining any chance we have to increase international support for the elections. As for our stance on elections, Arturo and Hugo will present options to S in coming days. I depart at 6:00 am and will update you Tuesday evening from Tegucigalpa. ck'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Carlos_Pascual_(diplomat)',2,1,'1389 - C05761044.txt','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or G. The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed statethink tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or \"G\". The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed state;think tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Carlos_Pascual_(diplomat)',2,1,'1867 - C05762328.txt','QuestionsThanks, Hillary. I\'m attaching the CV of and have also sent it to Jake. I\'d have loved to attend the B6 India lunch, but I\'ve got a long-standing working lunch with the Managing Global Insecurity project at Brookings that Carlos Pascual set up and has been leading. Tom Pickering, Tim Wirth, Chet Crocker, Esther Brimmer, and various other such will be there, and I can\'t pull out (my office had passed this word to yours). I\'m so pleased you\'re going to India. It was your trip to the region, with Chelsea, in 95 that established the momentum for Bill\'s. I\'ll always remember you talk (with slide show) at State after you returned. I\'ll send you tomorrow my book Engaging India now that you\'re re- engaging them. Hard work ahead of on non-pro, as you know. Hope to see you before long. I\'m taking to Italy B6 and Turkey for two weeks next Saturday. Warmest regards, Strobe Strobe--I would love the name of the young man. Just send to me and I will circulate. Will you be coming to our India lunch tomorrow? H also, I\'ve got great young guy (30ish) to suggest for the assistant position if you\'re interested in someone of huge promise and total dedication and immense intelligence again, don\'t know whether to do this one with you directly or with jake or Cheryl Are you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Just arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Cheryl or Jake on that one. & dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- I\'ve seen twice running and walking in front of my house, once \\A/ and sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary','QuestionsThanks, Hillary. I\'m attaching the CV of and have also sent it to Jake. I\'d have loved to attend the B6 India lunch, but I\'ve got a long-standing working lunch with the \"Managing Global Insecurity\" project at Brookings that Carlos Pascual set up and has been leading. Tom Pickering, Tim Wirth, Chet Crocker, Esther Brimmer, and various other such will be there, and I can\'t pull out (my office had passed this word to yours). I\'m so pleased you\'re going to India. It was your trip to the region, with Chelsea, in 95 that established the momentum for Bill\'s. I\'ll always remember you talk (with slide show) at State after you returned. I\'ll send you tomorrow my book \"Engaging India\" now that you\'re re- engaging them. Hard work ahead of on non-pro, as you know. Hope to see you before long. I\'m taking to Italy B6 and Turkey for two weeks next Saturday. Warmest regards, Strobe Strobe--I would love the name of the young man. Just send to me and I will circulate. Will you be coming to our India lunch tomorrow? H also, I\'ve got great young guy (30ish) to suggest for the assistant position if you\'re interested in someone of huge promise and total dedication and immense intelligence again, don\'t know whether to do this one with you directly or with jake or Cheryl Are you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Just arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Cheryl or Jake on that one. & dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- I\'ve seen twice running and walking in front of my house, once \\A/ and sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Carlos_Slim',1,1,'2978 - C05764813.txt','Tech Del RocksFyi Cheryl - please tell the Secretary that Alec and his delegation in Mexico have done an incredible job. Carlos Slim just agreed to open his cell phone network to free text messages for people reporting acts of violence, crime and corruption. We now will work out how to use this information for police tips and public transparency. This is huge, and we are just at the cusp of understanding the potential power of this tool. Carlos This message has been sent via BlackBerry','Tech Del RocksFyi Cheryl - please tell the Secretary that Alec and his delegation in Mexico have done an incredible job. Carlos Slim just agreed to open his cell phone network to free text messages for people reporting acts of violence, crime and corruption. We now will work out how to use this information for police tips and public transparency. This is huge, and we are just at the cusp of understanding the potential power of this tool. Carlos This message has been sent via BlackBerry'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Carlotta_Walls_LaNier',1,1,'3587 - C05766306.txt','Follow upI will prepare these for you to sign today. Pls do condolence letters to: B6 Pls do TY letter to Carlotta Walls LaNier for her book, A Mighty Long Way.','Follow upI will prepare these for you to sign today. Pls do condolence letters to: B6 Pls do TY letter to Carlotta Walls LaNier for her book, A Mighty Long Way.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Carl_Bildt',2,1,'3021 - C05764887.txt','Jirns bilatsU asked who he met with today: Montenegrin Prime Minister Djukanovic Croatian Foreign Minister Jandrokovic Cypriot FM Kyprianou Serbian Foreign Minister Jeremic Swedish Foreign Minister Bildt Bosnian President Silajdzic Macedonian President Ivanov','Jirns bilatsU asked who he met with today: Montenegrin Prime Minister Djukanovic Croatian Foreign Minister Jandrokovic Cypriot FM Kyprianou Serbian Foreign Minister Jeremic Swedish Foreign Minister Bildt Bosnian President Silajdzic Macedonian President Ivanov'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Carl_Bildt',2,1,'3651 - C05766478.txt','Outstanding callsThe only calls we didn\'t get done were: Danish FM Moller Swedish FM Bildt Korean FM Yu South African FM Mashabane Do you want to make them tomorrow?','Outstanding callsThe only calls we didn\'t get done were: Danish FM Moller Swedish FM Bildt Korean FM Yu South African FM Mashabane Do you want to make them tomorrow?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Carl_Levin',1,1,'1033 - C05760248.txt','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as terrorist and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as \"terrorist\" and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Carnegie_Corporation_of_New_York',1,1,'2529 - C05763956.txt','My ListSorry I missed you last night ? Issues: Personnel Other Issues: Support Needs for Dialogs Monthly Thinking Group ? Politically/Positionally -- [Sandy Berger, Vartan Gregorian, John Podesta, Jim Kennedy, Minyon Moore, Strobe Talbott, Maggie Williams,] Agenda ? what do you want to claim ? non-pro development reform NK? Education Initiative: ? Dinner on 18 August ? Goal would be to begin implementing strategy of getting thinking per JS memo: the role higher education is and can play as part of smart diplomacy, including development to enhance the network or relationships between countries and peoples to elevate the conditions and capacities of peoples around the world. ? Potential guest list:','My ListSorry I missed you last night ? Issues: Personnel Other Issues: Support Needs for Dialogs Monthly Thinking Group ? Politically/Positionally -- [Sandy Berger, Vartan Gregorian, John Podesta, Jim Kennedy, Minyon Moore, Strobe Talbott, Maggie Williams,] Agenda ? what do you want to claim ? non-pro; development reform; NK? Education Initiative: ? Dinner on 18 August ? Goal would be to begin implementing strategy of getting thinking per JS memo: the role higher education is and can play as part of \"smart diplomacy\", including development to enhance the network or relationships between countries and peoples to elevate the conditions and capacities of peoples around the world. ? Potential guest list:'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Carole_King',16,1,'1187 - C05760479.txt','Three Call Sheets -- Argentina, Peru, UruguayCould I do in the 12:30-1:45 window while driving into the city? Hrc - did jake or anyone discuss calling Argentina, uruguay and Peru on both honduras and copenhagen issues? Calls could take place tomorrow. I\'ve attached call sheets for oscar to print for you. Please let us know if u want to schedule. Huma, Attached are three calls sheets for calls with the foreign ministers from Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. Jake had told us that these calls should happen by tomorrow. Please inform Ops if/when they should book these calls. Thanks, Zia.','Three Call Sheets -- Argentina, Peru, UruguayCould I do in the 12:30-1:45 window while driving into the city? Hrc - did jake or anyone discuss calling Argentina, uruguay and Peru on both honduras and copenhagen issues? Calls could take place tomorrow. I\'ve attached call sheets for oscar to print for you. Please let us know if u want to schedule. Huma, Attached are three calls sheets for calls with the foreign ministers from Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. Jake had told us that these calls should happen by tomorrow. Please inform Ops if/when they should book these calls. Thanks, Zia.'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Carole_King',16,1,'151 - C05739736.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Afi Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhaii regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp. addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the TNC). Ile said this would bring the US even more goodwill than it has already earned here.','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Afi Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhaii regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp. addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the TNC). Ile said this would bring the US even more goodwill than it has already earned here.'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Carole_King',16,1,'156 - C05739742.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local) FVV: Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Sail al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the INC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC.\' leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the INC). He said this would bring tlie US even more goodwill than it has already earned bore','Benghazi update (1200 local) FVV: Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Sail al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the INC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC.\' leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the INC). He said this would bring tlie US even more goodwill than it has already earned bore'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Carole_King',16,1,'158 - C05739745.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last nigh urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the mic (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli.','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last nigh urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the mic (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli.'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Carole_King',16,1,'160 - C05739748.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Already working on it with Eric S., Jeremy B., and NSS. Can we arrange shipments of what\'s requested? Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? INC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding Clem, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting','Benghazi update (1200 local)Already working on it with Eric S., Jeremy B., and NSS. Can we arrange shipments of what\'s requested? Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? INC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding Clem, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Carole_King',16,1,'167 - C05739757.txt','Libyans march against Islamist rnhtias in Benghazi Libyans march against Islamist militias in BenghaziLibyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23prn EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The Rescue Benghazi day demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year, Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. It\'s obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups, medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya. The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. Those military battalions that want to impose their ideology on the people of Libya will be confronted, Saleh Gaouda, a member of new ruling national congress, said. This city wants to go back to stability and participate in building the state In a sign of the cheerful atmosphere, one ear had a giant cardboard model of Benghazi\'s landmark lighthouse strapped to the roof As the sun set and the crowd began to disperse, someone shot fireworks into the air.','Libyans march against Islamist rnhtias in Benghazi Libyans march against Islamist militias in BenghaziLibyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23prn EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The \"Rescue Benghazi day\" demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year, Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. \"It\'s obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups,\" medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. \"Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya.\" The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. \"Those military battalions that want to impose their ideology on the people of Libya will be confronted,\" Saleh Gaouda, a member of new ruling national congress, said. \"This city wants to go back to stability and participate in building the state\" In a sign of the cheerful atmosphere, one ear had a giant cardboard model of Benghazi\'s landmark lighthouse strapped to the roof As the sun set and the crowd began to disperse, someone shot fireworks into the air.'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Carole_King',16,1,'2011 - C05762631.txt','Security SituationFyi B6 ALL: Police/Military have blocked vehicle traffic to the Airport. Not allowing groups of pedestrians to pass. Apparently they are prepared to prevent Zelaya supporters to gather at the airport. Z supporters from outside Tegucigalpa slept at University Pedagogica in the outskirts of the city last night where they will begin their march today. Zelaya and his supporters have been encouraging Zelaya supporters from the interior to come into the capital and support Zelaya\'s arrival. Many of these are rural poor and indigenous from his popular strongholds in the Departments of Copan Intibuca, and Lempira. We also know that many bus loads of Z supporters are coming in from his home province of Olancho. Zelaya is not popular in Tegucigalpa, so the potential for confrontation is high. Hugo Llorens Ambassador US. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268 64','Security SituationFyi B6 ALL: Police/Military have blocked vehicle traffic to the Airport. Not allowing groups of pedestrians to pass. Apparently they are prepared to prevent Zelaya supporters to gather at the airport. Z supporters from outside Tegucigalpa slept at University Pedagogica in the outskirts of the city last night where they will begin their march today. Zelaya and his supporters have been encouraging Zelaya supporters from the interior to come into the capital and support Zelaya\'s arrival. Many of these are rural poor and indigenous from his popular strongholds in the Departments of Copan Intibuca, and Lempira. We also know that many bus loads of Z supporters are coming in from his home province of Olancho. Zelaya is not popular in Tegucigalpa, so the potential for confrontation is high. Hugo Llorens Ambassador US. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268 64'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Carole_King',16,1,'203 - C05739798.txt','Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi EditsPis print. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya l Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23pm EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The Rescue Benghazi day demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. Ifs obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups, medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya. The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. B5 Hopefully Mon or Huma can work these in teleprompter.','Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi EditsPis print. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya l Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23pm EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The \"Rescue Benghazi day\" demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. \"Ifs obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups,\" medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. \"Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya.\" The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. B5 Hopefully Mon or Huma can work these in teleprompter.'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Carole_King',16,1,'255 - C05739860.txt','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juancole.com/2012/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The consulate was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year. It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. Qaddafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi security forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the violence. And, he appears to have been willing to spill the beans. So let\'s call him the Libyan Deep Throat. Deep Throat is so knowledgeable about the conspiracies facing the city and so dangerous to those hatching them that the latter immediately attempted to spring him from jail.','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juancole.com/2012/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The \"consulate\" was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year. It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. Qaddafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi security forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the violence. And, he appears to have been willing to spill the beans. So let\'s call him the Libyan Deep Throat. Deep Throat is so knowledgeable about the conspiracies facing the city and so dangerous to those hatching them that the latter immediately attempted to spring him from jail.'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Carole_King',16,1,'257 - C05739862.txt','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juaricole.corn/2o12/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The consulate was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. QacIdafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi securiV forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juaricole.corn/2o12/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The \"consulate\" was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. QacIdafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi securiV forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Carole_King',16,1,'2715 - C05764318.txt','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away. Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told \"none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away.\" Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Carole_King',16,1,'2837 - C05764554.txt','Hello--quick questionI\'ll follow up Might make most sense for WJC to issue a quote that talks about you too, like the Howard one Madarhe secretary (that\'s still fun to say): I hope you\'re doing well and at least getting a little down time this summer. I have some news for you and a quick question to ask. In a couple weeks I will be leaving steve\'s company to take a job in mayor villaraigosa\'s administration. Specifically I\'ll be the chief deputy mayor and one of the top two staffers in the city. He\'s looking to reinvigorate and refocus his mayoralty and I\'m excited to help him do that and I\'m really excited about the opportunity to help govern from an executive position. I also have a strong affinity for him in no small part because of how loyal he was to you during the primary. That\'s the news -- the question is that I\'ve just learned they\'ll be announcing this tomorrow and I wanted to see if perhaps you\'d be willing to give a quote for the release. And I do know you have a world to continue putting back together so if this isn\'t possible for any reason I completely understand. All the best, Jay','Hello--quick questionI\'ll follow up Might make most sense for WJC to issue a quote that talks about you too, like the Howard one Madarhe secretary (that\'s still fun to say): I hope you\'re doing well and at least getting a little down time this summer. I have some news for you and a quick question to ask. In a couple weeks I will be leaving steve\'s company to take a job in mayor villaraigosa\'s administration. Specifically I\'ll be the chief deputy mayor and one of the top two staffers in the city. He\'s looking to reinvigorate and refocus his mayoralty and I\'m excited to help him do that and I\'m really excited about the opportunity to help govern from an executive position. I also have a strong affinity for him in no small part because of how loyal he was to you during the primary. That\'s the news -- the question is that I\'ve just learned they\'ll be announcing this tomorrow and I wanted to see if perhaps you\'d be willing to give a quote for the release. And I do know you have a world to continue putting back together so if this isn\'t possible for any reason I completely understand. All the best, Jay'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Carole_King',16,1,'2894 - C05764653.txt','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\'  Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing, he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period, he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. \"Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\' \" Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. \"Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing,\" he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. \"What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period,\" he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Carole_King',16,1,'2942 - C05764736.txt','Security Incident in Saudi Arabia, Unconfirmed reports of Hostages and casualtiesAt 0429 EDT Mr. Kim Davidson, RSO Embassy Riyadh, informed the EAO that there has been a security incident in the city of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia (approx 150 km North of Jeddah). Saudi Arabia security forces have engaged some type of bad guys. Post cannot confirm if the bad guys are terrorist or just some criminal element, but notes that the MFA is saying the incident is purely criminal. Post further notes that there is a desalinization plant and oil refinery located in Yanbu which have been targets of previous terrorist attacks. Post commented there will be several visiting dignitaries and heads of state in Saudi Arabia tomorrow for the opening of a major University. A local Human rights group is reporting to media that there are several injuries, casualties, and hostages as a result of the security incident. The Emergency Action Committee will convene at 1230 Riyadh time to discuss post reaction. Qiana Bradford Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 BradfordClastatemov','\"Security Incident\" in Saudi Arabia, Unconfirmed reports of Hostages and casualtiesAt 0429 EDT Mr. Kim Davidson, RSO Embassy Riyadh, informed the EAO that there has been a \"security incident\" in the city of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia (approx 150 km North of Jeddah). Saudi Arabia security forces have engaged \"some type of bad guys\". Post cannot confirm if the bad guys are terrorist or just some criminal element, but notes that the MFA is saying the incident is purely criminal. Post further notes that there is a desalinization plant and oil refinery located in Yanbu which have been targets of previous terrorist attacks. Post commented there will be several visiting dignitaries and heads of state in Saudi Arabia tomorrow for the opening of a major University. A local Human rights group is reporting to media that there are several injuries, casualties, and hostages as a result of the security incident. The Emergency Action Committee will convene at 1230 Riyadh time to discuss post reaction. Qiana Bradford Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 BradfordClastatemov'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Carole_King',16,1,'3212 - C05765610.txt','Police: Bomb kills 5 in northwest PakistanPESHAWAR (AP) - A police officer said a bomb near a crowded market in northwest Pakistan has killed at least five people. The bombing is the third attack in as many days in or close to Peshawar, the capital of Pakistan\'s North West Frontier Province. Police officer Maazullah Khan said Tuesday\'s bombing in Charsada city also wounded at least 20 people. The city is some 25 miles north of Peshawar. Local TV footage showed a destroyed car and several badly damaged stalls and shops. Ambulances ferried the dead and injured to the hospital along roads littered with debris.','Police: Bomb kills 5 in northwest PakistanPESHAWAR (AP) - A police officer said a bomb near a crowded market in northwest Pakistan has killed at least five people. The bombing is the third attack in as many days in or close to Peshawar, the capital of Pakistan\'s North West Frontier Province. Police officer Maazullah Khan said Tuesday\'s bombing in Charsada city also wounded at least 20 people. The city is some 25 miles north of Peshawar. Local TV footage showed a destroyed car and several badly damaged stalls and shops. Ambulances ferried the dead and injured to the hospital along roads littered with debris.'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Carole_King',16,1,'3673 - C05766524.txt','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had hijacked negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of hijacking efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked, he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a hijacker. Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme, she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing. The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests, Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited. China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions, said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo, wrote Li.','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had \"hijacked\" negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of \"hijacking\" efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. \"We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked,\" he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a \"hijacker.\" Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. \"The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme,\" she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. \"Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing.\" The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. \"Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests,\" Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. \"The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited.\" China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. \"Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions,\" said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. \"Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo,\" wrote Li.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Carolyn_Maloney',1,1,'1984 - C05762582.txt','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Carol_Mann',2,1,'1033 - C05760248.txt','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as terrorist and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as \"terrorist\" and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Carol_Mann',2,1,'1073 - C05760312.txt','What can we do?Thx. Pls read the following. I\'ve followed this case B6 B5 Sullivan, Jacob J B6 B5 Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated.','What can we do?Thx. Pls read the following. I\'ve followed this case B6 B5 Sullivan, Jacob J B6 B5 Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Carol_Marin',2,1,'1033 - C05760248.txt','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as terrorist and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as \"terrorist\" and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Carol_Marin',2,1,'1073 - C05760312.txt','What can we do?Thx. Pls read the following. I\'ve followed this case B6 B5 Sullivan, Jacob J B6 B5 Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated.','What can we do?Thx. Pls read the following. I\'ve followed this case B6 B5 Sullivan, Jacob J B6 B5 Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Carp',1,1,'212 - C05739809.txt','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported loosely to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported \"loosely\" to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Carport',1,1,'185 - C05739779.txt','Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned US. reliance on local Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still In Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S, reliance on local militia (McClatchy)militia (McClatchy) Cheryl Before the attack, Egypt, Turkey, Sudan, Italy, Tunisia, France and the UN had rep there France and the UN pulled out after 9/11 But the question being posed has a false premise, i.e. that the US depended on foreign militia while the others depended on their own resources The US had tertiary dependence on the militia, as our primary and secondary reliance was on first the OS personnel arid the second on the QRF The others did not have an internal second Regards pat Do we know who still has a dip presence there today? Thank you Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia By Nancy A. Youssef McClatchy Newspapers On the day of the attack, U.S. officials had spotted a police officer taking photos of the compound from a villa under construction across the streets. This was the view the officer would have had of the compound. - Nancy A. Youssef /MCT Even before the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, diplomats from other nations and Libyan security officials had questioned the wisdom of a U.S. decision to rely primarily on members of a local militia to protect its compound here. Diplomats here told McClatchy that while it\'s customary to depend on local forces to protect diplomatic missions, only the United States of the 10 or so foreign missions here allowed the local militia to be the first line of defense. The others said they instead depended on military forces from their own country to provide security. A few months ago, there was a small attack here and the Libyans fled, said a diplomat from a European nation who asked that he not be further identified so that he could speak candidly about his assessment of security here. After that, I decided to only use special forces from his own country. We never considered using the brigades, he said, referring to the 17th of February Brigade, the local militia that was considered the primary security force for the U.S. mission. We assumed the United States had a special relationship with the brigades. Said another diplomat who requested anonymity for the same reasons: I would never depend on the brigades. The diplomat said he believed U.S. officials were unaware of the extremist links of those who were guarding them. The mistake of the Americans was not following the trail of Islamic radicals,\' he said. For some, the cost of supplying security made operating in Benghazi prohibitive. The British, for example, brought in their own troops and also hired Libyans to provide security, according to Khalid al Hadar, who owns the compound that the British used as their offices here. But after a June attack on the British ambassador\'s convoy, the British withdrew from Benghazi. A British official told McClatchy that the realization that security would require a larger ? and more expensive ? British force in Benghazi helped fuel that decision. Hadar said the British still check in periodically on their compound, where a shot-up bulletproof windshield from the June ambush still sits in what was the consulate\'s carport. Who was responsible for determining how the United States protected its consulate here remains unclear two months after Stevens\' death. According to the State Department, the ambassador, in consultation with deputies','Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned US. reliance on local Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still In Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S, reliance on local militia (McClatchy)militia (McClatchy) Cheryl Before the attack, Egypt, Turkey, Sudan, Italy, Tunisia, France and the UN had rep there France and the UN pulled out after 9/11 But the question being posed has a false premise, i.e. that the US depended on foreign militia while the others depended on their own resources The US had tertiary dependence on the militia, as our primary and secondary reliance was on first the OS personnel arid the second on the QRF The others did not have an internal second Regards pat Do we know who still has a dip presence there today? Thank you Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia By Nancy A. Youssef McClatchy Newspapers On the day of the attack, U.S. officials had spotted a police officer taking photos of the compound from a villa under construction across the streets. This was the view the officer would have had of the compound. - Nancy A. Youssef /MCT Even before the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, diplomats from other nations and Libyan security officials had questioned the wisdom of a U.S. decision to rely primarily on members of a local militia to protect its compound here. Diplomats here told McClatchy that while it\'s customary to depend on local forces to protect diplomatic missions, only the United States of the 10 or so foreign missions here allowed the local militia to be the first line of defense. The others said they instead depended on military forces from their own country to provide security. \"A few months ago, there was a small attack here and the Libyans fled,\" said a diplomat from a European nation who asked that he not be further identified so that he could speak candidly about his assessment of security here. \"After that, I decided to only use special forces\" from his own country. \"We never considered using the brigades,\" he said, referring to the 17th of February Brigade, the local militia that was considered the primary security force for the U.S. mission. \"We assumed the United States had a special relationship with the brigades.\" Said another diplomat who requested anonymity for the same reasons: \"I would never depend on the brigades.\" The diplomat said he believed U.S. officials were unaware of the extremist links of those who were guarding them. \"The mistake of the Americans was not following the trail of Islamic radicals,\' he said. For some, the cost of supplying security made operating in Benghazi prohibitive. The British, for example, brought in their own troops and also hired Libyans to provide security, according to Khalid al Hadar, who owns the compound that the British used as their offices here. But after a June attack on the British ambassador\'s convoy, the British withdrew from Benghazi. A British official told McClatchy that the realization that security would require a larger ? and more expensive ? British force in Benghazi helped fuel that decision. Hadar said the British still check in periodically on their compound, where a shot-up bulletproof windshield from the June ambush still sits in what was the consulate\'s carport. Who was responsible for determining how the United States protected its consulate here remains unclear two months after Stevens\' death. According to the State Department, the ambassador, in consultation with deputies'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Carrot_and_stick',1,1,'2471 - C05763806.txt','Meeting with Honduran de factosTo All: We spent about 90 minutes with the four de facto representatives. I invited them to make their points first (they often complain that people don\'t listen to them). They focused on the abuses Zelaya committed before June 28, pointing out that the San Jose Accord, while\'key to a solution, would not restore the institutional damage done to Honduras. I said that clearly the San Jose Accords were necessary but not sufficient to clean up all the broken crockery in Honduras. But they ARE necessary ? and urgent. Only by implementing the agreement can Hondurans repair the other damage with the support of the international community ? which is essential for the country\'s success. I then reviewed all the carrots and sticks we discussed this morning. I cited the Secretary in underscoring urgency. Other countries join us, I emphasized, in seeing the mixed messages coming out of Tegucigalpa as a deliberate delaying tactic designed to move the country toward elections without Zelaya. The United States and others are losing patience with these tactics and want to see solid commitment to the Accord now. The de factos acknowledged that the world perceives them as delaying and that they need to move quickly. I said they should commit publicly to the San Jose Accord when the OAS FMs are in Honduras next week. They said that made sense. Then they brought up another issue. The San Jose Accord grants political amnesty but not amnesty for other crimes. They can arrest Z for corruption as soon as he returns to the country. I pushed back hard, saying no one ? Arias, the OAS, the United States ? understands the San Jose Accord as leading to Z\'s immediate arrest. The understanding is that he would resume limited functions with a national unity cabinet until he hands over power to an elected successor. To say they will arrest Z is to ensure that he does not return, and thus the collapse of the Arias plan. They seemed to back off slightly, but this remains a problem. We are working already with other FMs and with Arias to make sure the de factos know this is a non-starter. I plan to call the de facto delegation chief back Wednesday to cite my conversations tonight with others in the region and urge him again to talk to Arias directly about this. Meanwhile, we are pocketing their promise to agree asap to the San Jose Accord. 53','Meeting with Honduran de factosTo All: We spent about 90 minutes with the four de facto representatives. I invited them to make their points first (they often complain that people don\'t listen to them). They focused on the abuses Zelaya committed before June 28, pointing out that the San Jose Accord, while\'key to a solution, would not restore the institutional damage done to Honduras. I said that clearly the San Jose Accords were necessary but not sufficient to clean up all the broken crockery in Honduras. But they ARE necessary ? and urgent. Only by implementing the agreement can Hondurans repair the other damage with the support of the international community ? which is essential for the country\'s success. I then reviewed all the carrots and sticks we discussed this morning. I cited the Secretary in underscoring urgency. Other countries join us, I emphasized, in seeing the mixed messages coming out of Tegucigalpa as a deliberate delaying tactic designed to move the country toward elections without Zelaya. The United States and others are losing patience with these tactics and want to see solid commitment to the Accord now. The de factos acknowledged that the world perceives them as delaying and that they need to move quickly. I said they should commit publicly to the San Jose Accord when the OAS FMs are in Honduras next week. They said that made sense. Then they brought up another issue. The San Jose Accord grants political amnesty but not amnesty for other crimes. They can arrest Z for corruption as soon as he returns to the country. I pushed back hard, saying no one ? Arias, the OAS, the United States ? understands the San Jose Accord as leading to Z\'s immediate arrest. The understanding is that he would resume limited functions with a national unity cabinet until he hands over power to an elected successor. To say they will arrest Z is to ensure that he does not return, and thus the collapse of the Arias plan. They seemed to back off slightly, but this remains a problem. We are working already with other FMs and with Arias to make sure the de factos know this is a non-starter. I plan to call the de facto delegation chief back Wednesday to cite my conversations tonight with others in the region and urge him again to talk to Arias directly about this. Meanwhile, we are pocketing their promise to agree asap to the San Jose Accord. 53'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Carter_Center',4,1,'1279 - C05760655.txt','Carter to Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, BrazilFYI You all may already be aware of this, but former Pres Carter is traveling to the countries in the subject line at the end of Apr/beginning of May. His Carter Center staff has asked for unclas briefers, which we\'ll provide. Embassies are involved to a greater and lesser extent, depending on Carter\'s desires, in arranging schedules. Kevin Whitaker Director WHA/AND - Office of Andean Affairs Department of State 202 647 1715','Carter to Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, BrazilFYI You all may already be aware of this, but former Pres Carter is traveling to the countries in the subject line at the end of Apr/beginning of May. His Carter Center staff has asked for unclas briefers, which we\'ll provide. Embassies are involved to a greater and lesser extent, depending on Carter\'s desires, in arranging schedules. Kevin Whitaker Director WHA/AND - Office of Andean Affairs Department of State 202 647 1715'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Carter_Center',4,1,'2114 - C05762780.txt','N. KoreaKurt is CampbelIKM@state.gov I\'m working on donilon What are emails for Kurt Campbell and Tom Donilon? Hillary: As I explained to you on the phone, I don\'t think it is appropriate to tell them that I will come only if they agree in advance to release the women. Your response was, in effect, They have already agreed. Is this correct? If not, I will go, by commercial airline if necessary, representing The Carter Center, and try to induce them to approve the release. JC','N. KoreaKurt is CampbelIKM@state.gov I\'m working on donilon What are emails for Kurt Campbell and Tom Donilon? Hillary: As I explained to you on the phone, I don\'t think it is appropriate to tell them that I will come only if they agree in advance to release the women. Your response was, in effect, \"They have already agreed.\" Is this correct? If not, I will go, by commercial airline if necessary, representing The Carter Center, and try to induce them to approve the release. JC'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Carter_Center',4,1,'2118 - C05762784.txt','N. KoreaKurt--I just rec\'d the email below from Carter reiterating one of the points he made to me yesterday. If you want to discuss, pis call me thru ops. HRC Hillary: As I explained to you on the phone, I don\'t think it is appropriate to tell them that I will come only if they agree in advance to release the women. Your response was, in effect, They have already agreed. Is this correct? If not, I will go, by commercial airline if necessary, representing The Carter Center, and try to induce them to approve the release. JC 11','N. KoreaKurt--I just rec\'d the email below from Carter reiterating one of the points he made to me yesterday. If you want to discuss, pis call me thru ops. HRC Hillary: As I explained to you on the phone, I don\'t think it is appropriate to tell them that I will come only if they agree in advance to release the women. Your response was, in effect, \"They have already agreed.\" Is this correct? If not, I will go, by commercial airline if necessary, representing The Carter Center, and try to induce them to approve the release. JC 11'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Carter_Center',4,1,'2576 - C05764059.txt','U.S. group tells Sudan to speed up vote preparationsKHARTOUM, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Sudan must swiftly approve a budget to pay for elections in April and speed up preparations if the vote is to go ahead on time, the U.S.-based Carter Center which will monitor the ballot said on Thursday. The votes for the presidency, parliament and other bodies is part of the democratic transformation promised in the 2005 peace deal that ended a north-south civil war that lasted two decades. They will be the first multi-party elections in over 20 years. The Center reported serious concerns about slippage in the overall electoral calendar, a report said, adding the organization was also worried about new laws and continued restrictions on civil liberties. (It is an) ambitious schedule but will only be viable if the government of national unity and the NEC (National Elections Commission) take immediate action to ensure that further delays are avoided, the report said. (VI','U.S. group tells Sudan to speed up vote preparationsKHARTOUM, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Sudan must swiftly approve a budget to pay for elections in April and speed up preparations if the vote is to go ahead on time, the U.S.-based Carter Center which will monitor the ballot said on Thursday. The votes for the presidency, parliament and other bodies is part of the democratic transformation promised in the 2005 peace deal that ended a north-south civil war that lasted two decades. They will be the first multi-party elections in over 20 years. \"The Center reported serious concerns about slippage in the overall electoral calendar,\" a report said, adding the organization was also worried about new laws and continued restrictions on civil liberties. \"(It is an) ambitious schedule but will only be viable if the government of national unity and the NEC (National Elections Commission) take immediate action to ensure that further delays are avoided,\" the report said. (VI'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Car_bomb',5,1,'2482 - C05763821.txt','3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote KABUL (AP) Police stormed a bank in Kabul on Wednesday and killed three insurgents who had taken it over, while a wave of attacks killed at least six election workers around the country on the eve of the presidential election, officials said. The three-man assault in Kabul came a day after two militant attacks in the capital, including rockets fired at the presidential palace. It also follows a suicide car bomb explosion in front of NATO\'s Kabul headquarters Saturday that killed seven, a drumbeat of attacks that would appear to signal the intent of Taliban insurgents and their militant allies to disrupt Thursday\'s vote. In a sign of how difficult election preparations have been, Afghanistan\'s chief electoral officer said that 20 percent of election materials hadn\'t yet been delivered to voting sites less than 24 hours before polls open at 7 a.m. Thursday (0230 GMT Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday). Daoud Ali Najafi said Afghan army helicopters would be used to,deliver the materials to insecure and hard-to-reach regions. Andrea &Wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote KABUL (AP) Police stormed a bank in Kabul on Wednesday and killed three insurgents who had taken it over, while a wave of attacks killed at least six election workers around the country on the eve of the presidential election, officials said. The three-man assault in Kabul came a day after two militant attacks in the capital, including rockets fired at the presidential palace. It also follows a suicide car bomb explosion in front of NATO\'s Kabul headquarters Saturday that killed seven, a drumbeat of attacks that would appear to signal the intent of Taliban insurgents and their militant allies to disrupt Thursday\'s vote. In a sign of how difficult election preparations have been, Afghanistan\'s chief electoral officer said that 20 percent of election materials hadn\'t yet been delivered to voting sites less than 24 hours before polls open at 7 a.m. Thursday (0230 GMT Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday). Daoud Ali Najafi said Afghan army helicopters would be used to,deliver the materials to insecure and hard-to-reach regions. Andrea &Wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Car_bomb',5,1,'2488 - C05763834.txt','Zebari call sheetI can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. MI want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. al I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. DI This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. 1:11 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may have lost a number of staff members. At this point, we do not know if other senior-ranking MFA officials were killed or wounded in the attack.','Zebari call sheetI can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. MI want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. al I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. DI This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. 1:11 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may have lost a number of staff members. At this point, we do not know if other senior-ranking MFA officials were killed or wounded in the attack.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Car_bomb',5,1,'2490 - C05763838.txt','Zebari call sheetI already told them to plan on calling chris hill first. So let me start the process. Calling soon is good. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. III I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. IE I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 11 This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. [13 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may','Zebari call sheetI already told them to plan on calling chris hill first. So let me start the process. Calling soon is good. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. III I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. IE I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 11 This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. [13 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Car_bomb',5,1,'2512 - C05763919.txt','Zebari call sheetI\'ve reached out to chris. Haven\'t reached him yet. Zebari is up north only with cell phone access and lines are congested so we haven\'t been able to get him on. But the foreign ministry knows u r trying to reach him. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. GI I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. El I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 111This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. I Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s','Zebari call sheetI\'ve reached out to chris. Haven\'t reached him yet. Zebari is up north only with cell phone access and lines are congested so we haven\'t been able to get him on. But the foreign ministry knows u r trying to reach him. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. GI I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. El I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 111This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. I Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s'),(12.429216196844383,6.214608098422191,2500,'Car_bomb',5,2,'3014 - C05764876.txt','Truck bombs kill 16 people in Iraq (AP)BAGHDAD (AP) At least 16 people have been killed as two truck bombs struck separate communities north of Iraq\'s capital. One bombing killed at least a dozen people in a primarily Sunni village north of Baghdad. Officials say police opened fire in an attempt to stop the truck, forcing it to change direction and slam into a concrete barrier near a market. The blast damaged the police station and a number of nearby homes and shops. The attack comes three days after Iraqi police defused a car bomb in the same area, and the police chief says it may be retaliation. The second attack occurred near Mosul, where a parked truck bomb exploded and killed at least four people. 318','Truck bombs kill 16 people in Iraq (AP)BAGHDAD (AP) At least 16 people have been killed as two truck bombs struck separate communities north of Iraq\'s capital. One bombing killed at least a dozen people in a primarily Sunni village north of Baghdad. Officials say police opened fire in an attempt to stop the truck, forcing it to change direction and slam into a concrete barrier near a market. The blast damaged the police station and a number of nearby homes and shops. The attack comes three days after Iraqi police defused a car bomb in the same area, and the police chief says it may be retaliation. The second attack occurred near Mosul, where a parked truck bomb exploded and killed at least four people. 318'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Catherine_Ashton',3,1,'1181 - C05760467.txt','Call listTake off: Hariri Sulayman Papandreou Ashton Abbas Gheit Faisal Amorim Posner Schuster Solis','Call listTake off: Hariri Sulayman Papandreou Ashton Abbas Gheit Faisal Amorim Posner Schuster Solis'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Catherine_Ashton',3,1,'3584 - C05766299.txt','Call listTake off: Hariri Sulayman Papandreou Ashton Abbas Gheit Faisal Amorim Posner Schuster Solis','Call listTake off: Hariri Sulayman Papandreou Ashton Abbas Gheit Faisal Amorim Posner Schuster Solis'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Catherine_Ashton',3,1,'3702 - C05766575.txt','Contact Message from HR AshtonB5 - see b/I Dear Ms Mills, My name is Steven Everts and I am responsible in the Private Office of HRNP Ashton for EU-US relations (I was the one handlig the very successful meeting in Washington that the Secretary had with the HRNP on 21 Jan). I now have a more personal issue: apparently the Secretary and the HRNP spoke briefly in London The HR asked me whether there is a more personal, direct email she could use for transmitting this type of messages? From our side, the email to use would be I would be very grateful if you could send us an email which is similarly private. Many thanks for your help. Kind regards Steven Everts Private Office of HRNP Catherine Ashton','Contact Message from HR AshtonB5 - see b/I Dear Ms Mills, My name is Steven Everts and I am responsible in the Private Office of HRNP Ashton for EU-US relations (I was the one handlig the very successful meeting in Washington that the Secretary had with the HRNP on 21 Jan). I now have a more personal issue: apparently the Secretary and the HRNP spoke briefly in London The HR asked me whether there is a more personal, direct email she could use for transmitting this type of messages? From our side, the email to use would be I would be very grateful if you could send us an email which is similarly private. Many thanks for your help. Kind regards Steven Everts Private Office of HRNP Catherine Ashton'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Catherine_Bertini',1,1,'232 - C05739831.txt','ARB PanelFYI Steve Catherine Bertini agreed to serve on the ARB panel today. Her best email is B6 If we could finalize the entire panel today and get formal letters out to them for their service, that would be ideal so they can begin next week. Best. cdm','ARB PanelFYI Steve Catherine Bertini agreed to serve on the ARB panel today. Her best email is B6 If we could finalize the entire panel today and get formal letters out to them for their service, that would be ideal so they can begin next week. Best. cdm'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Catholicism',1,1,'1903 - C05762423.txt','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks. Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting God is Great, mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, \"I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks.\" Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting \"God is Great,\" mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Catholic_Church',1,1,'3268 - C05765743.txt','She\'s asking if craig has an update.Huma: I was just typing one. Not surprisingly, the hardliner supporters of the regime, when they got wind of the deal today, mounted a counterattack, urging M not to leave. We are pushing back as we speak, and our de facto sources who support the deal are working to nail it down. We are making the point that M\'s agreement to us to step aside fueled our successful efforts over last couple days to keep Euros and many Latins in the game but they need a change on the ground to support elections. M cannot pull rug out now. Moreover, we said since the de factos claim moral authority (over Zelaya) for carrying out the Oct 30 Accord, they cannot go back on this deal with us. Will give you updates. I have an open ticket to go back down at any moment if necessary. Will let you know if an S call would help. Best, ck','She\'s asking if craig has an update.Huma: I was just typing one. Not surprisingly, the hardliner supporters of the regime, when they got wind of the deal today, mounted a counterattack, urging M not to leave. We are pushing back as we speak, and our de facto sources who support the deal are working to nail it down. We are making the point that M\'s agreement to us to step aside fueled our successful efforts over last couple days to keep Euros and many Latins in the game but they need a change on the ground to support elections. M cannot pull rug out now. Moreover, we said since the de factos claim moral authority (over Zelaya) for carrying out the Oct 30 Accord, they cannot go back on this deal with us. Will give you updates. I have an open ticket to go back down at any moment if necessary. Will let you know if an S call would help. Best, ck'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Caucasus',2,1,'1412 - C05761118.txt','OSCECheryl Additional info Regards pat The OSCE\'s broad geographical coverage and the span of issues ranging from technical arms control treaties to foreign policy and human rights challenges in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia requires in-depth knowledge of all aspects of American foreign policy, plus an ability to respond to rapidly changing circumstances during open mutlilateral debates and in negotiations on international agreement and treaties. It also requires rapid intervention in emerging crisis situations, such as potential regional conflict flashpoints in the Caucasus, Central Asia or the Balkans. The PermRep to the OSCE is also responsible for overseeing OSCE operations in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia, while overseeing a staff of 30 professionals in Vienna and an additional 50 Americans seconded to OSCE Missions and field offices spread from Tirana to Tashkent. The briefing memo endorsed by Secretary Clinton on Revitalizing the OSCE noted the importance of assigning a strong Ambassador to this key position -- a need that is only heightened as it appears the Organization is about to embark on a multi-year major strategic review and negotiation of principles and mechanisms to underpin European security architecture. Thus, the Ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the OSCE will also have to be very sensitive to negotiations and trends elsewhere in Europe, including in a bilateral US- Russian track, in NATO, and in US-EU relations, as well as overseeing negotiations to revive conventional arms control in the European theater. In-depth knowledge of the former Soviet Union region and Russian language skills are a major plus for the Permanent Representative, as this is a primary forum for interaction with Russia and Central Asian countries on a daily basis. Strong public speaking skills are also a must, as the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE is expected to speak on the record in hundreds of public statements each year on issues of concern to two different regional bureaus (EUR and SCA) and four functional bureaus (VCI, DRL, EB, and RPM). Wayne, Can you get me the position description, please. Marcie Can someone get me soonest, today, a position description for the US Amb to OSCE . And a paragraph or two on Thanks pat','OSCECheryl Additional info Regards pat The OSCE\'s broad geographical coverage and the span of issues ranging from technical arms control treaties to foreign policy and human rights challenges in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia requires in-depth knowledge of all aspects of American foreign policy, plus an ability to respond to rapidly changing circumstances during open mutlilateral debates and in negotiations on international agreement and treaties. It also requires rapid intervention in emerging crisis situations, such as potential regional conflict flashpoints in the Caucasus, Central Asia or the Balkans. The PermRep to the OSCE is also responsible for overseeing OSCE operations in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia, while overseeing a staff of 30 professionals in Vienna and an additional 50 Americans seconded to OSCE Missions and field offices spread from Tirana to Tashkent. The briefing memo endorsed by Secretary Clinton on \"Revitalizing the OSCE\" noted the importance of assigning a strong Ambassador to this key position -- a need that is only heightened as it appears the Organization is about to embark on a multi-year major strategic review and negotiation of principles and mechanisms to underpin European security architecture. Thus, the Ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the OSCE will also have to be very sensitive to negotiations and trends elsewhere in Europe, including in a bilateral US- Russian track, in NATO, and in US-EU relations, as well as overseeing negotiations to revive conventional arms control in the European theater. In-depth knowledge of the former Soviet Union region and Russian language skills are a major plus for the Permanent Representative, as this is a primary forum for interaction with Russia and Central Asian countries on a daily basis. Strong public speaking skills are also a must, as the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE is expected to speak on the record in hundreds of public statements each year on issues of concern to two different regional bureaus (EUR and SCA) and four functional bureaus (VCI, DRL, EB, and RPM). Wayne, Can you get me the position description, please. Marcie Can someone get me soonest, today, a position description for the US Amb to OSCE . And a paragraph or two on Thanks pat'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Caucasus',2,1,'3308 - C05765823.txt','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact; the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Cayey,_Puerto_Rico',1,1,'3344 - C05765871.txt','Uganda Death Penalty for Homosexual Activity Pending LawWhen my son told me he was gay, I told him, \'Now, I love you more.\' I want to tell the world that hatred is not born with human beings, it is a seed that is planted by adults and is fostered creating a climate of intolerance and violence. We must change our ways and understand that anyone ...could have been my son. And I want everybody to know that Jorge Steven was a very much loved son. -Miriam Mercado\'s statement Background: Stephen Mercado was found decapitated, dismembered, and burned by the side of the road in PR. The police investigator reportedly suggested that he got what he deserved for living that type of lifestyle. Here\'s an AP article after the suspect was arrested: Murder charge filed in Puerto Rico teen slaying By MIKE MELIA (AP) ? 6 days ago SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico ? Murder charges were filed Wednesday in the slaying of a gay teenager whose decapitated, partially burned body was found last week, while U.S. authorities said they were still considering whether to make it a hate crime case. Gay activists expressed disappointment that the suspect wasn\'t immediately charged with a hate crime, saying authorities in Puerto Rico have never invoked a law covering crimes based on sexual orientation. The dismembered body of 19-year-old college student Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado was discovered Friday along a road in the interior town of Cayey. Lopez was widely known as a volunteer for organizations advocating HIV prevention and gay rights, and activists are planning remembrance vigils for him in cities including San Juan, New York and Chicago. The suspect, 26-year-old Juan Martinez Matos, was arrested earlier this week and allegedly confessed to killing Lopez and mutilating his body. He was charged with first-degree murder and weapons violations and jailed on $4 million bond. An attorney for Martinez could not immediately be reached for comment. Martinez met Lopez while looking for women Thursday night in an area known for prostitution, according to prosecutor Jose Bermudez Santos. Bermudez said the suspect confessed to stabbing Lopez, who was dressed as a woman, after discovering he was a man.','Uganda Death Penalty for Homosexual Activity Pending Law\"When my son told me he was gay, I told him, \'Now, I love you more.\' I want to tell the world that hatred is not born with human beings, it is a seed that is planted by adults and is fostered creating a climate of intolerance and violence. We must change our ways and understand that anyone ...could have been my son. And I want everybody to know that Jorge Steven was a very much loved son.\" -Miriam Mercado\'s statement Background: Stephen Mercado was found decapitated, dismembered, and burned by the side of the road in PR. The police investigator reportedly suggested that he got what he deserved for living \"that type of lifestyle.\" Here\'s an AP article after the suspect was arrested: Murder charge filed in Puerto Rico teen slaying By MIKE MELIA (AP) ? 6 days ago SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico ? Murder charges were filed Wednesday in the slaying of a gay teenager whose decapitated, partially burned body was found last week, while U.S. authorities said they were still considering whether to make it a hate crime case. Gay activists expressed disappointment that the suspect wasn\'t immediately charged with a hate crime, saying authorities in Puerto Rico have never invoked a law covering crimes based on sexual orientation. The dismembered body of 19-year-old college student Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado was discovered Friday along a road in the interior town of Cayey. Lopez was widely known as a volunteer for organizations advocating HIV prevention and gay rights, and activists are planning remembrance vigils for him in cities including San Juan, New York and Chicago. The suspect, 26-year-old Juan Martinez Matos, was arrested earlier this week and allegedly confessed to killing Lopez and mutilating his body. He was charged with first-degree murder and weapons violations and jailed on $4 million bond. An attorney for Martinez could not immediately be reached for comment. Martinez met Lopez while looking for women Thursday night in an area known for prostitution, according to prosecutor Jose Bermudez Santos. Bermudez said the suspect confessed to stabbing Lopez, who was dressed as a woman, after discovering he was a man.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'CBS',1,1,'1924 - C05762462.txt','Lins e Silva Family on CBSFYI Fyi. The latest on the Sean Goldman case. The Lins e Silva family will appear on CBS tomorrow morning with a tape showing an interview with Sean Goldman where he says he wants to live in Brazil and that he considers Lins e Silva his father. David Goldman and his attorneys are extremely upset about Sean being exploited this way. The federal court that just decided that David should have custody whenever he is in Brazil believes the Lins e Silva family and maternal grandparents are doing all they can to alienate Sean from his father. We have been asked to provide CBS with a written statement about all that is being done to reunite Sean with his father. This is In the works now. Here is what we know about the tape: Family Releases New Psych Transcript Brazilian press have reported the release of a transcript of a new psychological interview of Sean Goldman, quoting Sean as stating that he considers Lins e Silva his father and that he wants to stay in Brazil. Press reports indicate that this interview was taped, and took place in front of witnesses from the Rio state level children\'s rights organizations. At least one report then referred to the controversy of the psychological exam, and quotes a psychologist as saying that the mother\'s family may be increasing the boy\'s suffering by making him talk once more, thereby reliving the child\'s traumas. Almost all reporting points out that the psychologist conducting the interview was hired by the maternal family Julie 36 Colleagues, Bernie Aronson called Milt this afternoon to let him know that the Lins e Silva family will be in the U.S. tomorrow to make an appearance on CBS. The family will be bringing a video of Sean. I don\'t have any more details, but wanted to pass on the heads up. Mordica 37','Lins e Silva Family on CBSFYI Fyi. The latest on the Sean Goldman case. The Lins e Silva family will appear on CBS tomorrow morning with a tape showing an interview with Sean Goldman where he says he wants to live in Brazil and that he considers Lins e Silva his father. David Goldman and his attorneys are extremely upset about Sean being exploited this way. The federal court that just decided that David should have custody whenever he is in Brazil believes the Lins e Silva family and maternal grandparents are doing all they can to alienate Sean from his father. We have been asked to provide CBS with a written statement about all that is being done to reunite Sean with his father. This is In the works now. Here is what we know about the tape: Family Releases New Psych Transcript Brazilian press have reported the release of a transcript of a new psychological interview of Sean Goldman, quoting Sean as stating that he considers Lins e Silva his father and that he wants to stay in Brazil. Press reports indicate that this interview was taped, and took place in front of witnesses from the Rio state level children\'s rights organizations. At least one report then referred to the controversy of the psychological exam, and quotes a psychologist as saying that the mother\'s family may be increasing the boy\'s suffering by making him talk once more, thereby reliving the child\'s traumas. Almost all reporting points out that the psychologist conducting the interview was hired by the maternal family Julie 36 Colleagues, Bernie Aronson called Milt this afternoon to let him know that the Lins e Silva family will be in the U.S. tomorrow to make an appearance on CBS. The family will be bringing a video of Sean. I don\'t have any more details, but wanted to pass on the heads up. Mordica 37'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Cedars-Sinai_Medical_Center',1,1,'1947 - C05762528.txt','U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman admitted to L.A. hospitalLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Congressman Henry Waxman, the powerful chairman the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee, has been hospitalized in Los Angeles for an undisclosed ailment, a spokeswoman said. The 69-year-old veteran Democrat from Southern California was not feeling well on Tuesday and was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for routine testing, the spokeswoman, Karen Lightfoot said. He\'s feeling much better now, Lightfoot said. She declined to disclose the nature of his ailment or how long he is expected to remain in the hospital. Waxman, a member of Congress since 1975, was a leading co-sponsor of landmark climate change legislation passed by the House on Friday.','U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman admitted to L.A. hospitalLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Congressman Henry Waxman, the powerful chairman the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee, has been hospitalized in Los Angeles for an undisclosed ailment, a spokeswoman said. The 69-year-old veteran Democrat from Southern California was not feeling well on Tuesday and was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for \"routine testing,\" the spokeswoman, Karen Lightfoot said. \"He\'s feeling much better now,\" Lightfoot said. She declined to disclose the nature of his ailment or how long he is expected to remain in the hospital. Waxman, a member of Congress since 1975, was a leading co-sponsor of landmark climate change legislation passed by the House on Friday.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Celinda_Lake',1,1,'1696 - C05761682.txt','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage, said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. He\'s out of step with the next generation. Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated, said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. \"Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage,\" said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. \"He\'s out of step with the next generation.\" Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. \"Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated,\" said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Celje',1,1,'3176 - C05765224.txt','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Celso_Amorim',13,1,'1170 - C05760445.txt','Calls confirmedI doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedI doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Celso_Amorim',13,1,'1172 - C05760447.txt','Calls confirmedCan\'t wait. You know how much I love making calls. We have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedCan\'t wait. You know how much I love making calls. We have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Celso_Amorim',13,1,'1181 - C05760467.txt','Call listTake off: Hariri Sulayman Papandreou Ashton Abbas Gheit Faisal Amorim Posner Schuster Solis','Call listTake off: Hariri Sulayman Papandreou Ashton Abbas Gheit Faisal Amorim Posner Schuster Solis'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Celso_Amorim',13,1,'2142 - C05762815.txt','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma.? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time.','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma.? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Celso_Amorim',13,1,'3381 - C05765928.txt','HondurasWe\'ll see what comes of this, but... Meanwhile, Amorim was in Esfahan, Iran with Mottaki yesterday. Brazil signals recognition of Honduran election (AP) ?40 minutes ago RIO DE JANEIRO ?A top Brazilian official has signaled that Latin America\'s largest nation may recognize the Honduran candidate who won last weekend\'s post-coup presidential election. Dilma Rousseff is chief of staff for Brazilian President Luiz !neck) Lula da Silva. Rousseff says the Central American country\'s Nov. 29 election should be considered separately from the June 28 coup that ousted ex-President Manuel Zelaya. Previously, the government had said it would not recognize the election unless Zelaya was returned to office and allowed to serve out his term, which ends Jan. 27. Rousseff told Brazilian television late Friday from Germany that the coup is one thing and discussing the election another. She says this new process ? the election ? has to be considered.','HondurasWe\'ll see what comes of this, but... Meanwhile, Amorim was in Esfahan, Iran with Mottaki yesterday. Brazil signals recognition of Honduran election (AP) ?40 minutes ago RIO DE JANEIRO ?A top Brazilian official has signaled that Latin America\'s largest nation may recognize the Honduran candidate who won last weekend\'s post-coup presidential election. Dilma Rousseff is chief of staff for Brazilian President Luiz !neck) Lula da Silva. Rousseff says the Central American country\'s Nov. 29 election should be considered separately from the June 28 coup that ousted ex-President Manuel Zelaya. Previously, the government had said it would not recognize the election unless Zelaya was returned to office and allowed to serve out his term, which ends Jan. 27. Rousseff told Brazilian television late Friday from Germany that the coup \"is one thing\" and \"discussing the election\" another. She says \"this new process\" ? the election ? \"has to be considered.\"'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Celso_Amorim',13,1,'3454 - C05766064.txt','1pm call manifest fpm call manifestContacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','1pm call manifest fpm call manifestContacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Celso_Amorim',13,1,'3457 - C05766067.txt','1pm call manifestIf he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','1pm call manifestIf he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Celso_Amorim',13,1,'3458 - C05766068.txt','fpm call manifest 1pm call manifestChecking. Since Davos is now about Haiti, do I need to go? Bill is going. Ill confirm if he\'ll be there for london. As for paris, looks like sarkozy will be there but we won\'t know for sure till tomorrow. So it would mean sarkozy meeting, speech and kouchner around 6pm when he\'s back from davos. If he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','fpm call manifest 1pm call manifestChecking. Since Davos is now about Haiti, do I need to go? Bill is going. Ill confirm if he\'ll be there for london. As for paris, looks like sarkozy will be there but we won\'t know for sure till tomorrow. So it would mean sarkozy meeting, speech and kouchner around 6pm when he\'s back from davos. If he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Celso_Amorim',13,1,'3505 - C05766143.txt','Calls confirmedWe have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedWe have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Celso_Amorim',13,1,'3584 - C05766299.txt','Call listTake off: Hariri Sulayman Papandreou Ashton Abbas Gheit Faisal Amorim Posner Schuster Solis','Call listTake off: Hariri Sulayman Papandreou Ashton Abbas Gheit Faisal Amorim Posner Schuster Solis'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Celso_Amorim',13,1,'3683 - C05766547.txt','Letter to LautenbergHi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time. Sincerely,','Letter to LautenbergHi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time. Sincerely,'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Celso_Amorim',13,1,'3685 - C05766550.txt','Letter to LautenbergThanks. The letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which','Letter to LautenbergThanks. The letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Celso_Amorim',13,1,'3694 - C05766562.txt','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts.','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Censorship',1,1,'2958 - C05764770.txt','(AP) Bulgarian diplomat wins UNESCO racePARIS (AP) UNESCO says a career diplomat from Bulgaria has defeated a controversial Egyptian candidate to head the United Nations agency for culture and education. The chairman of UNESCO\'s executive board says Bulgaria\'s ambassador to France, Irina Bokova, has beaten longtime Egyptian Culture Minister Farouk Hosny in secret balloting. UNESCO\'s press office says Bokova won 31 to 27 Tuesday in a suspenseful fifth round. The Egyptian was long considered a favorite, despite his threat last year to burn Israeli books, and Egypt\'s contentious record of cultural censorship under his watch. Hosny apologized for the book-burning comment, but many Jewish activists said he was unfit to be the U.N.\'s guardian of culture.','(AP) Bulgarian diplomat wins UNESCO racePARIS (AP) UNESCO says a career diplomat from Bulgaria has defeated a controversial Egyptian candidate to head the United Nations agency for culture and education. The chairman of UNESCO\'s executive board says Bulgaria\'s ambassador to France, Irina Bokova, has beaten longtime Egyptian Culture Minister Farouk Hosny in secret balloting. UNESCO\'s press office says Bokova won 31 to 27 Tuesday in a suspenseful fifth round. The Egyptian was long considered a favorite, despite his threat last year to burn Israeli books, and Egypt\'s contentious record of cultural censorship under his watch. Hosny apologized for the book-burning comment, but many Jewish activists said he was unfit to be the U.N.\'s guardian of culture.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Census',1,1,'2684 - C05764258.txt','For Joe -- Juba Update Juba UpdateMessage from scott gration Huma, Special Envoy Gration is asking that this message be passed to the Secretary. Secretary Clinton, greetings from Juba, Southern Sudan, where we\'ve just held our latest round of trilateral talks between the Southern People\'s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and National Congress Party (NCP), facilitated by the United States. This update outlines the outcomes of our trilateral and bilateral discussions, and highlights of the some important issues that will influence our planning in the months ahead. In addition, I\'ll pass on some impressions from my visit to the Kenana Sugar Factory that illustrates why I believe we need smarter sanctions for Sudan. SPLM and NCP Agreement Yesterday I witnessed the initialing of a bilateral agreement between the SPLM and NCP, in which the parties laid out points of agreement on ten of the twelve major outstanding issues in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). Culminating three months of negotiations, this agreement documents a shared vision for implementing the Abyei arbitration decision, for moving forward on border demarcation, for completing legal reforms, and for resolving other key issues. If the parties match their words with actions, it will bring them closer to full CPA implementation and to peaceful coexistence. To ensure implementation, we have backed up the agreement with timelines and a stoplight chart that we will use to hold both parties accountable to their words. With this agreement, we can now turn our full attention to resolving the electoral census and the referenda for self-determination. We will resume our trilateral talks in Juba in early September. These two issues are the most controversial and potentially destabilizing challenges facing Sudan. It appears likely that we will ultimately have to raise these politically sensitive issues to the level of the Presidency (President Bashir, Vice President Kiir, and Vice President Taha) to reach final agreement. I will keep you posted on my discussions and the potential for meetings at the Presidency-level in Khartoum or Juba. Looming NCP-SPLM Dilemma 1^1A','For Joe -- Juba Update Juba UpdateMessage from scott gration Huma, Special Envoy Gration is asking that this message be passed to the Secretary. Secretary Clinton, greetings from Juba, Southern Sudan, where we\'ve just held our latest round of trilateral talks between the Southern People\'s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and National Congress Party (NCP), facilitated by the United States. This update outlines the outcomes of our trilateral and bilateral discussions, and highlights of the some important issues that will influence our planning in the months ahead. In addition, I\'ll pass on some impressions from my visit to the Kenana Sugar Factory that illustrates why I believe we need smarter sanctions for Sudan. SPLM and NCP Agreement Yesterday I witnessed the initialing of a bilateral agreement between the SPLM and NCP, in which the parties laid out points of agreement on ten of the twelve major outstanding issues in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). Culminating three months of negotiations, this agreement documents a shared vision for implementing the Abyei arbitration decision, for moving forward on border demarcation, for completing legal reforms, and for resolving other key issues. If the parties match their words with actions, it will bring them closer to full CPA implementation and to peaceful coexistence. To ensure implementation, we have backed up the agreement with timelines and a stoplight chart that we will use to hold both parties accountable to their words. With this agreement, we can now turn our full attention to resolving the electoral census and the referenda for self-determination. We will resume our trilateral talks in Juba in early September. These two issues are the most controversial and potentially destabilizing challenges facing Sudan. It appears likely that we will ultimately have to raise these politically sensitive issues to the level of the Presidency (President Bashir, Vice President Kiir, and Vice President Taha) to reach final agreement. I will keep you posted on my discussions and the potential for meetings at the Presidency-level in Khartoum or Juba. Looming NCP-SPLM Dilemma 1^1A'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Center_for_American_Progress',2,1,'2295 - C05763097.txt','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s smart power, according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy realists and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish realist foreign policy adviser Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian Joseph Nye, a major proponent of soft power, the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism Brent Scowcroft the realist national security adviser under George H.W. Bush Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s \"smart power,\" according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy \"realists\" and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state; George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state; Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish \"realist\" foreign policy adviser; Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian; Joseph Nye, a major proponent of \"soft power,\" the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion; Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism; Brent Scowcroft; the \"realist\" national security adviser under George H.W. Bush; Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state; John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress; and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Center_for_American_Progress',2,1,'2922 - C05764696.txt','Mr. John Podesta requested to speak with the SecretaryFYI Colleagues Mr. Podesta of the Center for American Progress requested to speak with the Secretary at her earliest availability. Ops stands by ready to assist. Best regards, Erfana Andrabi Watch Officer State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512','Mr. John Podesta requested to speak with the SecretaryFYI Colleagues Mr. Podesta of the Center for American Progress requested to speak with the Secretary at her earliest availability. Ops stands by ready to assist. Best regards, Erfana Andrabi Watch Officer State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Center_Open',1,1,'2640 - C05764161.txt','Mini Schedule 9/18/09 Friday10:10 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Brookings Institution 10:20 am ARRIVE Brookings Institution IP:25 am SPEECH AT THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION 11:30 am Location: Falk Auditorium Approx. 110 ppl expected. You take 08..A. I:I .:15 en DEPART Brookings Institution *En in r.to &Tn. Dcpsitmelt 11:35 am (t) PHONE CALL w/QUARTET ENVOY TONY BILAIR (T) En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 17:0 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR \'ii\'..tiPCY POWELL, 12:20 nm DFRIECTOR. CEI:FRAII. OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE AND DIRECTOR OE HUMAN _RESOURCES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\'h Floor At..pC7\':L 75 ppl expected. 12:3J prri I.> JNCII. w./JIM S\'IEINBERG , 1:30 pm Jam Room, fIth Finer ? !, 1(4 OP vi.1)+.:\'.\'i1 .CRAl Y ?71t1E0 f!$1.11.I,T,EN.GE WINNERS !.:tam Trir...?11 Preps. 1:45 pm HRIEV.IING :cr. 1.11,miri4 2:00 pm Sei.iretary\'s Office 2:A0 min !DEPART State Department *En route Foreign Service Institute  2: Instir\'Ite 3:00 pi). *V2i..Y.0 1- 0 \'1HE .i\'t)1F4,..EiGNI SERVICE INSTITUTE (FSI) ? , Fni-eigr Affairs T-aining Center *Open, press. i\'..118 i licreig..i Sak 1, 101.14: Si 5:10 nm 8:SO 6.4L . 101.?.,.:\' A:111.111.s .A,i7B . L\' mireixs AFB 9:00 ror. FA EPA nr.Pews AFB via 0-5 Air Force Aircraft Tail #90404 \' --Ft( C i1L3\' 9:50 pm 91.1-.2.1..n-6151) BEST COPY AVAILABLE 95','Mini Schedule 9/18/09 Friday10:10 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Brookings Institution 10:20 am ARRIVE Brookings Institution IP:25 am SPEECH AT THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION 11:30 am Location: Falk Auditorium \"Approx. 110 ppl expected. You take 08..A. I:I .:15 en DEPART Brookings Institution *En in r.to &Tn.; Dcpsitmelt 11:35 am (t) PHONE CALL w/QUARTET ENVOY TONY BILAIR (T) En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 17:0; pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR \'ii\'.;.tiPCY POWELL, 12:20 nm DFRIECTOR. CEI:FRAII. OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE AND DIRECTOR OE HUMAN _RESOURCES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\'h Floor At..pC7\':L 75 ppl expected. 12:3J prri I.> JNCII. w./JIM S\'IEINBERG , 1:30 pm Jam Room, fIth Finer ? ;!, ;1(4 OP vi.1)+.:\'.\'i1 .CRAl Y ?71t1E0 f!$1.11.I,T,EN.GE WINNERS !.:tam Trir...?11 Preps. 1:45 pm HRIEV.IING :cr. 1.11,miri4 2:00 pm Sei.iretary\'s Office 2:A0 min !DEPART State Department *En route Foreign Service Institute \" 2:\" Instir\'Ite 3:00 pi). *V2i..;Y.0 1- 0 \'1HE .i\'t)1F4,..EiGNI SERVICE INSTITUTE (FSI) ? , Fni-eigr Affairs T-aining Center *Open, press. i\'..118 i licreig..i Sak 1, 101.14: Si 5:10 nm 8:SO 6.4L . 101.?.,.:\' A:111.111.s .A,i7B . L\' mireixs AFB 9:00 ror. FA EPA nr.Pews AFB via 0-5 Air Force Aircraft Tail #90404 \' --Ft( C i1L3\' 9:50 pm 91.1-.2.1..n-6151) BEST COPY AVAILABLE 95'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Central_America',5,1,'2017 - C05762640.txt','Time Window for S Meeting with Zelaya Tomorrow? Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #12 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 5 Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #11 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 4Fyi They are now saying that Zelaya doesn\'t want to travel tomorrow because wants to participate (remotely) in the burial ceremony on Monday for those who died in violence at the airport today. He said he will return to Washington on Tuesday in time to meet in the late afternoon. They are asking if it would be possible to have the meeting sometime on Tuesday late afternoon instead. Courtney She previously had indicated noon or later for a meeting Huma and Lona, Sorry for the late email, but Central America Office Director Christopher Webster just called me to inquire about a possible meeting between Zelaya and the Secretary tomorrow. He said they are trying to convince Zelaya to return from San Salvador to the U.S. and that A/S Shannon indicated the Secretary had said that she would be willing to meet with him tomorrow. They were wondering if they could give Zelaya a window of time for a meeting (see email below from DCM in Sal Salvador). Please advise. Thanks, Courtney The plan is for Hugo Martinez to pull Zelaya aside for me to be able to urge that he get to washdc for mtg with S tomorrow. Please tell me if there is a time window for that mtg. Tom Shannon sais earlier that it was in the afternoon. If you can find out whether Zelaya will be returning to Washington, that would be very helpful. Chris Thanks  Jacobs, Janice L Carter, Sharon Zelaya just landed in El SAlvador. Robert I Laidlaw, Philip G Llorens, Hugo Benning, Douglass R Cc: Managua POL SES-0 East, Kyle D (Managua) Managua, RSO - Officers Boyle, Kathleen L (Managua) Los Banos- Jardina, Michelle G (Managua) Pierre, Martial (Managua) Martz, Sara E (Managua) Harris, Lara K (Managua) Krzywda, David A (Managua) \'jesse.s.curtis \'donkachris Jacobs, Janice 1 Carter, Sharon (USAID/N/DMD) Blau, Robert I Jesse: Did the Nicaraguans indicate where Zelaya is headed? To San Salvador or back to Washington? I have copied Embassy San Salvador\'s Charge Bob Blau and Political Counselor Phil Laidlaw. I have also copied Ambassador Llorens and Tegucigalpa\'s Acting DCM Douglass Benning (Simon Henshaw is on leave). Thanks, Chris Looping other members of SITREP spam -- Managua understands that plane with ousted HOND President Zelaya left WDC at approx 1500 WDC time. Also understand that plane is expected in Managua at approx 1924 local. Understand that a separate plane with Argentine Pres Kirchner and Ecuadorian Pres. Correa also left WDC this afternoon en route to El Salvador. NEW INFORMATION About 45 minutes ago, Telesur had images of apparent pro-Zelaya supporters at the airport fence and trying to pull it down. Security forces inside the airport compound re-deployed to prevent a breach. It seems they did use white smoke or gas to deter protestor action. Telesur also reported that shots were fired into the assembled crowd and that one or two people were shot and killed (no names or confirmation). Images of ambulances in crowd were visible. It seems now that the fence has been breached and a handful of pro-Zelaya supporters move in and out of airport area to pick up rocks and retreat (there is open, clear area inside fence, possible construction). Security forces have taken up positions on tarmac, presumably to prevent further incursion. With respect to Micheleti assertion that NIC troops have mobilized near the border, our NIC contacts, both in GON and private citizens indicate that there has been NO/NO unusual NIC mil activity at border -- Las Manos or El Espino. However, as of 1900 Saturday, border contacts at El Espino report that HOND military reinforced its presence by about 70 personnel, who remain at El Espino. We were told this happened at Las Manos as well, but have not yet been able to confirm with our sources at that border location. Will continue to monitor and observe. 80','Time Window for S Meeting with Zelaya Tomorrow? Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #12 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 5 Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #11 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 4Fyi They are now saying that Zelaya doesn\'t want to travel tomorrow because wants to participate (remotely) in the burial ceremony on Monday for those who died in violence at the airport today. He said he will return to Washington on Tuesday in time to meet in the late afternoon. They are asking if it would be possible to have the meeting sometime on Tuesday late afternoon instead. Courtney She previously had indicated noon or later for a meeting Huma and Lona, Sorry for the late email, but Central America Office Director Christopher Webster just called me to inquire about a possible meeting between Zelaya and the Secretary tomorrow. He said they are trying to convince Zelaya to return from San Salvador to the U.S. and that A/S Shannon indicated the Secretary had said that she would be willing to meet with him tomorrow. They were wondering if they could give Zelaya a window of time for a meeting (see email below from DCM in Sal Salvador). Please advise. Thanks, Courtney The plan is for Hugo Martinez to pull Zelaya aside for me to be able to urge that he get to washdc for mtg with S tomorrow. Please tell me if there is a time window for that mtg. Tom Shannon sais earlier that it was in the afternoon. If you can find out whether Zelaya will be returning to Washington, that would be very helpful. Chris Thanks ; Jacobs, Janice L; Carter, Sharon Zelaya just landed in El SAlvador. Robert I; Laidlaw, Philip G; Llorens, Hugo; Benning, Douglass R Cc: Managua POL; SES-0; East, Kyle D (Managua); Managua, RSO - Officers; Boyle, Kathleen L (Managua); Los Banos- Jardina, Michelle G (Managua); Pierre, Martial (Managua); Martz, Sara E (Managua); Harris, Lara K (Managua); Krzywda, David A (Managua); \'jesse.s.curtis \'donkachris Jacobs, Janice 1; Carter, Sharon (USAID/N/DMD); Blau, Robert I Jesse: Did the Nicaraguans indicate where Zelaya is headed? To San Salvador or back to Washington? I have copied Embassy San Salvador\'s Charge Bob Blau and Political Counselor Phil Laidlaw. I have also copied Ambassador Llorens and Tegucigalpa\'s Acting DCM Douglass Benning (Simon Henshaw is on leave). Thanks, Chris Looping other members of SITREP spam -- Managua understands that plane with ousted HOND President Zelaya left WDC at approx 1500 WDC time. Also understand that plane is expected in Managua at approx 1924 local. Understand that a separate plane with Argentine Pres Kirchner and Ecuadorian Pres. Correa also left WDC this afternoon en route to El Salvador. NEW INFORMATION About 45 minutes ago, Telesur had images of apparent pro-Zelaya supporters at the airport fence and trying to pull it down. Security forces inside the airport compound re-deployed to prevent a breach. It seems they did use white smoke or gas to deter protestor action. Telesur also reported that shots were fired into the assembled crowd and that one or two people were shot and killed (no names or confirmation). Images of ambulances in crowd were visible. It seems now that the fence has been breached and a handful of pro-Zelaya supporters move in and out of airport area to pick up rocks and retreat (there is open, clear area inside fence, possible construction). Security forces have taken up positions on tarmac, presumably to prevent further incursion. With respect to Micheleti assertion that NIC troops have mobilized near the border, our NIC contacts, both in GON and private citizens indicate that there has been NO/NO unusual NIC mil activity at border -- Las Manos or El Espino. However, as of 1900 Saturday, border contacts at El Espino report that HOND military reinforced its presence by about 70 personnel, who remain at El Espino. We were told this happened at Las Manos as well, but have not yet been able to confirm with our sources at that border location. Will continue to monitor and observe. 80'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Central_America',5,1,'2032 - C05762661.txt','Colombian President Uribe would like to speak with the Secretary this eveningThese are notes from torn. Let me know if u are ok with ops connecting call. My guess is that he is calling about Honduras. He, like many other leaders with an interest in Central America, is worried that Honduras is slipping towards confrontation and violence. He probably does not think Insulza is up to the task. S should be aware that Arias is prepared to offer his services. I spoke with the Costa Rican FonMin, who said the de facto government has reached out to Arias, and that the Costa Ricans will be looking for a way to make the offer to Zelaya. Uribe knows Zelaya and has some influence. Uribe might want to talk with Arias and offer to help move Zelaya in the right direction. (Although Uribe and Zelaya come from different ends of the political spectrum, they are both ranchers and love horses, and this has created some comradeship.) Does she need specific points? Should I have her call u before she calls him? Colombian President Uribe has requested to speak with Secretary Clinton. His staff said he is available this evening, but they did not provide specific availabilities for tomorrow. Please advise. Regards, Peggy Peggy Walker Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/E5-0) (202) 647-1512 walkeroj@state.gov 98','Colombian President Uribe would like to speak with the Secretary this eveningThese are notes from torn. Let me know if u are ok with ops connecting call. My guess is that he is calling about Honduras. He, like many other leaders with an interest in Central America, is worried that Honduras is slipping towards confrontation and violence. He probably does not think Insulza is up to the task. S should be aware that Arias is prepared to offer his services. I spoke with the Costa Rican FonMin, who said the de facto government has reached out to Arias, and that the Costa Ricans will be looking for a way to make the offer to Zelaya. Uribe knows Zelaya and has some influence. Uribe might want to talk with Arias and offer to help move Zelaya in the right direction. (Although Uribe and Zelaya come from different ends of the political spectrum, they are both ranchers and love horses, and this has created some comradeship.) Does she need specific points? Should I have her call u before she calls him? Colombian President Uribe has requested to speak with Secretary Clinton. His staff said he is available this evening, but they did not provide specific availabilities for tomorrow. Please advise. Regards, Peggy Peggy Walker Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/E5-0) (202) 647-1512 walkeroj@state.gov 98'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Central_America',5,1,'2400 - C05763568.txt','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s sessionFor sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras Recalling the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, the OAS Charter, and the Inter-American Democratic Charter Deeply concerned by the unconstitutional alteration of the democratic order, which has endangered security, democracy and rule of law, and jeopardized the safety of Honduran citizens and foreigners 111','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s sessionFor sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras; Recalling the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, the OAS Charter, and the Inter-American Democratic Charter; Deeply concerned by the unconstitutional alteration of the democratic order, which has endangered security, democracy and rule of law, and jeopardized the safety of Honduran citizens and foreigners; 111'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Central_America',5,1,'2401 - C05763570.txt','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s session Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s.sessionWhat does Jim say? Tom Shannon? Dan Restrepo? For sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S 113 Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras Recalling the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, the OAS Charter, and the Inter-American Democratic Charter Deeply concerned by the unconstitutional alteration of the democratic order, which has endangered security, democracy and rule of law, and jeopardized the safety of Honduran citizens and foreigners 1. Condemns the breaking of constitutional order in Honduras and the overthrow of the democratically elected President Don Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales, 114','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s session Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s.sessionWhat does Jim say? Tom Shannon? Dan Restrepo? For sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S 113 Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras; Recalling the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, the OAS Charter, and the Inter-American Democratic Charter; Deeply concerned by the unconstitutional alteration of the democratic order, which has endangered security, democracy and rule of law, and jeopardized the safety of Honduran citizens and foreigners; 1. Condemns the breaking of constitutional order in Honduras and the overthrow of the democratically elected President Don Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales, 114'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Central_America',5,1,'2402 - C05763571.txt','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s sessionZelaya\'s people. He is addressing the GA tomorrow. I am working it through with Tom and Dan and will send you final text in am. What does Jim say? Tom Shannon? Dan Restrepo? For sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras 117','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s sessionZelaya\'s people. He is addressing the GA tomorrow. I am working it through with Tom and Dan and will send you final text in am. What does Jim say? Tom Shannon? Dan Restrepo? For sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras; 117'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Central_American_Integration_System',2,1,'2223 - C05762947.txt','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesUpdate from tom I am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? According to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesUpdate from tom I am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? According to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Central_American_Integration_System',2,1,'2268 - C05763053.txt','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesI am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San ? Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? 96','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesI am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San ? Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? 96'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Central_Asia',12,1,'1412 - C05761118.txt','OSCECheryl Additional info Regards pat The OSCE\'s broad geographical coverage and the span of issues ranging from technical arms control treaties to foreign policy and human rights challenges in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia requires in-depth knowledge of all aspects of American foreign policy, plus an ability to respond to rapidly changing circumstances during open mutlilateral debates and in negotiations on international agreement and treaties. It also requires rapid intervention in emerging crisis situations, such as potential regional conflict flashpoints in the Caucasus, Central Asia or the Balkans. The PermRep to the OSCE is also responsible for overseeing OSCE operations in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia, while overseeing a staff of 30 professionals in Vienna and an additional 50 Americans seconded to OSCE Missions and field offices spread from Tirana to Tashkent. The briefing memo endorsed by Secretary Clinton on Revitalizing the OSCE noted the importance of assigning a strong Ambassador to this key position -- a need that is only heightened as it appears the Organization is about to embark on a multi-year major strategic review and negotiation of principles and mechanisms to underpin European security architecture. Thus, the Ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the OSCE will also have to be very sensitive to negotiations and trends elsewhere in Europe, including in a bilateral US- Russian track, in NATO, and in US-EU relations, as well as overseeing negotiations to revive conventional arms control in the European theater. In-depth knowledge of the former Soviet Union region and Russian language skills are a major plus for the Permanent Representative, as this is a primary forum for interaction with Russia and Central Asian countries on a daily basis. Strong public speaking skills are also a must, as the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE is expected to speak on the record in hundreds of public statements each year on issues of concern to two different regional bureaus (EUR and SCA) and four functional bureaus (VCI, DRL, EB, and RPM). Wayne, Can you get me the position description, please. Marcie Can someone get me soonest, today, a position description for the US Amb to OSCE . And a paragraph or two on Thanks pat','OSCECheryl Additional info Regards pat The OSCE\'s broad geographical coverage and the span of issues ranging from technical arms control treaties to foreign policy and human rights challenges in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia requires in-depth knowledge of all aspects of American foreign policy, plus an ability to respond to rapidly changing circumstances during open mutlilateral debates and in negotiations on international agreement and treaties. It also requires rapid intervention in emerging crisis situations, such as potential regional conflict flashpoints in the Caucasus, Central Asia or the Balkans. The PermRep to the OSCE is also responsible for overseeing OSCE operations in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia, while overseeing a staff of 30 professionals in Vienna and an additional 50 Americans seconded to OSCE Missions and field offices spread from Tirana to Tashkent. The briefing memo endorsed by Secretary Clinton on \"Revitalizing the OSCE\" noted the importance of assigning a strong Ambassador to this key position -- a need that is only heightened as it appears the Organization is about to embark on a multi-year major strategic review and negotiation of principles and mechanisms to underpin European security architecture. Thus, the Ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the OSCE will also have to be very sensitive to negotiations and trends elsewhere in Europe, including in a bilateral US- Russian track, in NATO, and in US-EU relations, as well as overseeing negotiations to revive conventional arms control in the European theater. In-depth knowledge of the former Soviet Union region and Russian language skills are a major plus for the Permanent Representative, as this is a primary forum for interaction with Russia and Central Asian countries on a daily basis. Strong public speaking skills are also a must, as the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE is expected to speak on the record in hundreds of public statements each year on issues of concern to two different regional bureaus (EUR and SCA) and four functional bureaus (VCI, DRL, EB, and RPM). Wayne, Can you get me the position description, please. Marcie Can someone get me soonest, today, a position description for the US Amb to OSCE . And a paragraph or two on Thanks pat'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Central_Asia',12,1,'1718 - C05761753.txt','Request to see the Secretary, the Deputies and Undersecretary BurnsFYI As most of you know, this will be my last week as Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia. After three years in this job and an able successor about to have his hearing, I\'m glad to move on. Before I slip out, I would like to stop by and exchange a few thoughts with the Principals. These can be short chats, a few words and a goodbye handshake. I\'m in the office all this week, and will be back with more time the week of May 26-29 to clean up and check out. Dona Richard, my OMS, can fix the times. Thanks for your help in setting some meetings up for me, if there is time on your bosses\' schedules. Richard','Request to see the Secretary, the Deputies and Undersecretary BurnsFYI As most of you know, this will be my last week as Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia. After three years in this job and an able successor about to have his hearing, I\'m glad to move on. Before I slip out, I would like to stop by and exchange a few thoughts with the Principals. These can be short chats, a few words and a goodbye handshake. I\'m in the office all this week, and will be back with more time the week of May 26-29 to clean up and check out. Dona Richard, my OMS, can fix the times. Thanks for your help in setting some meetings up for me, if there is time on your bosses\' schedules. Richard'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Central_Asia',12,1,'1941 - C05762517.txt','Kyrgyz parliament approves U.S. base dealBISHKEK (Reuters) ? Kyrgyzstan\'s parliament approved a deal with the United States to keep open the last remaining U.S. air base in Central Asia, a Reuters reporter said. 57','Kyrgyz parliament approves U.S. base dealBISHKEK (Reuters) ? Kyrgyzstan\'s parliament approved a deal with the United States to keep open the last remaining U.S. air base in Central Asia, a Reuters reporter said. 57'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Central_Asia',12,1,'1942 - C05762520.txt','Kudos and thanks to the SecretaryFYI ? nice. cdm Thirty years I am a FSO and for the first time I feel really really proud to be part of a Secretary\'s team. Examples 1,Bringing back Farah Pandith. When she left with the change of administration I thought what a waste and figured there was no chance a Democrat would bring back someone form a Republic administration. But you did! 2,The respect for the input of career officers by the Secretary and the U/Ses is just amazing. It will really help improve our foreign relations. 3. The Secretary\'s understanding of the little things and their importance, such as holiday statements. Well, there are more but we are under staffed and have to get back to work. Many thanks to you all for being there. Merrie Blocker, Program Coordinator Office of Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asia Affairs Room 4440, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C St. NW, Washington DC 202-647-5337 BlockerMD2@state.gov 60','Kudos and thanks to the SecretaryFYI ? nice. cdm Thirty years I am a FSO and for the first time I feel really really proud to be part of a Secretary\'s team. Examples 1,Bringing back Farah Pandith. When she left with the change of administration I thought what a waste and figured there was no chance a Democrat would bring back someone form a Republic administration. But you did! 2,The respect for the input of career officers by the Secretary and the U/Ses is just amazing. It will really help improve our foreign relations. 3. The Secretary\'s understanding of the little things and their importance, such as holiday statements. Well, there are more but we are under staffed and have to get back to work. Many thanks to you all for being there. Merrie Blocker, Program Coordinator Office of Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asia Affairs Room 4440, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C St. NW, Washington DC 202-647-5337; BlockerMD2@state.gov 60'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Central_Asia',12,1,'2519 - C05763934.txt','Note from Bill BurnsYou did a really fine job on Meet the Press today. The Russia, Iran, Afghanistan and Asia points were all right on the mark. And even though it goes beyond my professional scope, the second half was just as good. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Bill Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 07/25/2024 Thanks for the update and for all the work you did and led to get us to this point. I hope you\'ll have time to send me periodic updates, especially your impressions of the Medvedev-Putin relationship. I am considering a trip to the Caucusus and Central Asia in the Fall, perhaps attached to the Russia bilat, if we decide that makes sense. Madam Secretary, 1.4(D) B1 As you know, Travel safely. All the best, Hillary Madam Secretary, Just a quick note before leaving for Moscow, Rome and Central Asia. Moscow preparations are in reasonable shape. Afghan lethal transit agreement is done, and will be signed on Monday. There\'s also a broader statement on cooperation on counter-narcotics and reconstruction in Afghanistan. (Bakiyev has now sianed the Manas aareement. which is a further boost on Afahanistan The Presidents will announce the bilateral commission, and your trip to Russia in the fall to launch the process with Lavrov. All in all, a good, measured, B6 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1','Note from Bill BurnsYou did a really fine job on Meet the Press today. The Russia, Iran, Afghanistan and Asia points were all right on the mark. And even though it goes beyond my professional scope, the second half was just as good. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Bill Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 07/25/2024 Thanks for the update and for all the work you did and led to get us to this point. I hope you\'ll have time to send me periodic updates, especially your impressions of the Medvedev-Putin relationship. I am considering a trip to the Caucusus and Central Asia in the Fall, perhaps attached to the Russia bilat, if we decide that makes sense. Madam Secretary, 1.4(D) B1 As you know, Travel safely. All the best, Hillary Madam Secretary, Just a quick note before leaving for Moscow, Rome and Central Asia. Moscow preparations are in reasonable shape. Afghan lethal transit agreement is done, and will be signed on Monday. There\'s also a broader statement on cooperation on counter-narcotics and reconstruction in Afghanistan. (Bakiyev has now sianed the Manas aareement. which is a further boost on Afahanistan The Presidents will announce the bilateral commission, and your trip to Russia in the fall to launch the process with Lavrov. All in all, a good, measured, B6 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Central_Asia',12,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Central_Asia',12,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Central_Asia',12,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Central_Asia',12,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Central_Asia',12,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Central_Asia',12,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Central_Asia',12,1,'3567 - C05766254.txt','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Central_bank',1,1,'3294 - C05765795.txt','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main banker for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main \"banker\" for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Central_European_Time',1,1,'2710 - C05764302.txt','(WSJ)- German government awaits outcome of GM board of directors meetingBERLIN (Dow Jones)--The German government is awaiting the outcome of a meeting of General Motors Co.\'s board of directors later Friday that will discuss the sale of its German unit Adam Opel GmbH. The government will then assess what it believes will be a fundamental signal on which of the two remaining bids for the unit the company favors, economics ministry spokeswoman Beatrix Brodkorb said Friday. The meeting is due to take place in the afternoon, central European time, according to the government. Austrian-Canadian car parts maker Magna International Inc. (MGA), in a consortium with Russian savings banks OAO Sberbank (SBER.RS), and Belgian private equity firm RHJ International SA (RHJI.BT) have recently presented revised bids for Opel and its sister company, U.K.-based Vauxhall. Germany\'s Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is keen to rescue jobs at Opel ahead of the Sept. 27 general election, has lobbied hard for Magna to be win the bid, while GM in the past has preferred RHJ. Government spokesman Klaus Vater said Friday that there is currently some movement, and Brodkorb said the government has been in contact with the U.S. on Opel over the past 24 hours. Brodkorb stressed that Germany\'s offer to provide the entire EUR4.5 billion in state aid for Opel came after GM asked Germany to provide more details on aid for the Magna bid but made no request for more state aid details for RHJ. The offer to pay state subsidies entirely and upfront without other European countries that have Opel and Vauxhall plants is an offer to other countries to help get a fast decision, Brodkorb said. Other European countries with Opel plants include Spain, the U.K., Poland and Belgium. The U.K. government is reportedly irritated by Germany\'s offer to entirely shoulder state guarantees of up to EUR4.5 billion in the deal because a decision on state aid wouldn\'t be up to Germany alone since the Opel bids also involve Vauxhall and production sites in Spain and Poland. Opel has around 50,000 staff in Europe, of which around half are based in Germany. 12)','(WSJ)- German government awaits outcome of GM board of directors meetingBERLIN (Dow Jones)--The German government is awaiting the outcome of a meeting of General Motors Co.\'s board of directors later Friday that will discuss the sale of its German unit Adam Opel GmbH. The government will then assess what it believes will be a fundamental signal on which of the two remaining bids for the unit the company favors, economics ministry spokeswoman Beatrix Brodkorb said Friday. The meeting is due to take place in the afternoon, central European time, according to the government. Austrian-Canadian car parts maker Magna International Inc. (MGA), in a consortium with Russian savings banks OAO Sberbank (SBER.RS), and Belgian private equity firm RHJ International SA (RHJI.BT) have recently presented revised bids for Opel and its sister company, U.K.-based Vauxhall. Germany\'s Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is keen to rescue jobs at Opel ahead of the Sept. 27 general election, has lobbied hard for Magna to be win the bid, while GM in the past has preferred RHJ. Government spokesman Klaus Vater said Friday that there is currently \"some movement,\" and Brodkorb said the government has been in contact with the U.S. on Opel over the past 24 hours. Brodkorb stressed that Germany\'s offer to provide the entire EUR4.5 billion in state aid for Opel came after GM asked Germany to provide more details on aid for the Magna bid but made no request for more state aid details for RHJ. The offer to pay state subsidies entirely and upfront without other European countries that have Opel and Vauxhall plants \"is an offer to other countries to help get a fast decision,\" Brodkorb said. Other European countries with Opel plants include Spain, the U.K., Poland and Belgium. The U.K. government is reportedly irritated by Germany\'s offer to entirely shoulder state guarantees of up to EUR4.5 billion in the deal because a decision on state aid wouldn\'t be up to Germany alone since the Opel bids also involve Vauxhall and production sites in Spain and Poland. Opel has around 50,000 staff in Europe, of which around half are based in Germany. 12)'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Central_Intelligence_Agency',10,1,'1033 - C05760248.txt','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as terrorist and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as \"terrorist\" and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Central_Intelligence_Agency',10,1,'1073 - C05760312.txt','What can we do?Thx. Pls read the following. I\'ve followed this case B6 B5 Sullivan, Jacob J B6 B5 Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated.','What can we do?Thx. Pls read the following. I\'ve followed this case B6 B5 Sullivan, Jacob J B6 B5 Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Central_Intelligence_Agency',10,1,'174 - C05739765.txt','LibyaHave not seen - will see if we can get I just heard an npr report about the CIA station chief in Tripoli sending a cable on 9/12 saying there was no demo etc. Do you know about this?','LibyaHave not seen - will see if we can get I just heard an npr report about the CIA station chief in Tripoli sending a cable on 9/12 saying there was no demo etc. Do you know about this?'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Central_Intelligence_Agency',10,1,'197 - C05739792.txt','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)To be clear, this is not on Thursday. It\'s at some later time apart from the already schedule HPSCI & SSCI briefings FYI David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi By KATIE GLUECK I 11/14/12 9:32 AM EST Updated: 11/14/12 9:54 AM EST Gen. David Petraeus will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein told POLITICO Wednesday morning. But the exact schedule has not been set for his testimony. Mr. Petraeus has indicated his willingness [to testify]. He is eager to come before the committee so we will work out the details, Feinstein said. Earlier Wednesday, Fox New reported that the former director of the CIA who resigned last week over an extramarital affair, will still testify voluntarily on Friday before congressional intelligence committees regarding the Sept, 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya. Petraeus was initially slated to offer testimony on Benghazi at closed hearings before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Feinstein, the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said on CNN\'s The Situation Room on Tuesday that she believed Petraeus would eventually appear before the committee because he is a \'\'responsible person.','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)To be clear, this is not on Thursday. It\'s at some later time apart from the already schedule HPSCI & SSCI briefings FYI David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi By KATIE GLUECK I 11/14/12 9:32 AM EST Updated: 11/14/12 9:54 AM EST Gen. David Petraeus will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein told POLITICO Wednesday morning. But the exact schedule has not been set for his testimony. \"Mr. Petraeus has indicated his willingness [to testify]. He is eager to come before the committee so we will work out the details,\" Feinstein said. Earlier Wednesday, Fox New reported that the former director of the CIA who resigned last week over an extramarital affair, will still testify voluntarily on Friday before congressional intelligence committees regarding the Sept, 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya. Petraeus was initially slated to offer testimony on Benghazi at closed hearings before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Feinstein, the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said on CNN\'s \"The Situation Room\" on Tuesday that she believed Petraeus would eventually appear before the committee because he is a \'\'responsible person.\"'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Central_Intelligence_Agency',10,1,'198 - C05739793.txt','RemarksPis print. B3 CIA PERS/ORG B6 From: Good evening. First, amazing service today. Many thanks to you and everyone at your Department -- beginning with the Secretary for working so incredibly hard to make such a difficult ceremony so dignified for everyone involved. The Director and I are truly grateful. Second, we are now in the process of sending you the classified cables the Secretary and/or you requested. We are sending them to your Ops Center. Thanks. Cheers, RS','RemarksPis print. B3 CIA PERS/ORG B6 From: Good evening. First, amazing service today. Many thanks to you and everyone at your Department -- beginning with the Secretary for working so incredibly hard to make such a difficult ceremony so dignified for everyone involved. The Director and I are truly grateful. Second, we are now in the process of sending you the classified cables the Secretary and/or you requested. We are sending them to your Ops Center. Thanks. Cheers, RS'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Central_Intelligence_Agency',10,1,'200 - C05739795.txt','POLITICO Breaking News- .. _ . . From POLITICO Breaking News Driailto:breakingnews@politico.corn] POLITICO Breaking News Gen. David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced The 7:30 a.m. meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred. For more information... http://www.politico.com To unsubscribes http :h dyn politico .com/unsubscri be.cfm?em ail?BIumerifelcUR@S tate .Go v&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B88 E9D5D51C68&a lertID=1','POLITICO Breaking News- .. _ . . From POLITICO Breaking News Driailto:breakingnews@politico.corn] POLITICO Breaking News Gen. David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced The 7:30 a.m. meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred. For more information... http://www.politico.com To unsubscribes http :h dyn politico .com/unsubscri be.cfm?em ail?BIumerifelcUR@S tate .Go v&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B88 E9D5D51C68&a lertID=1'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Central_Intelligence_Agency',10,1,'202 - C05739797.txt','POLITICO Breaking NewsFrom Blumenfeld, Joshua R POLITICO Breaking News Gen David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced. The 7:30 am meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred For more information http-//www politico corn To unsubscribe, http://dyn.politico.corn/unsubscribe.cfm?ernail=BlumenfeldiR@State.Gov&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B8BE9D5D5 I C68&al ertID=1','POLITICO Breaking NewsFrom Blumenfeld, Joshua R POLITICO Breaking News Gen David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced. The 7:30 am meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred For more information http-//www politico corn To unsubscribe, http://dyn.politico.corn/unsubscribe.cfm?ernail=BlumenfeldiR@State.Gov&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B8BE9D5D5 I C68&al ertID=1'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Central_Intelligence_Agency',10,1,'210 - C05739805.txt','Fvv: WS3: Hillary and Libya WSJ: Hillary and LibyaHillary and Libya November 16. 2012 Wall Street Journal David Petraeus told Congress Friday in closed hearings that the CIA believed from the start that the September 1 attacks on the U_S. consulate in Benghazi o,,ere by terrorists. That leaves one VIP xvho\'S snil missing from Congressional serAny: Hillary Clinton. GOP Congressman Peter Kin!! said Mr. Petracits`s testimony differed from what the former CIA director told Congress itnim2diately after the attacks. Mr. King also said Mr. Petraeus said that the CIA\'s orig.inal talking poii t. on the attacks were cditt.d. The. 21t.,::\'red version beealrie the basis \'.or U.N., Ambassador Susan Rice\'s misieading and now infamotis comm<iints hiamino the aitacks on a YouTube video. Both that discrepancy aild the :Sate of the altered talking points need further digt:iing. especially if Ms. Rice is nominated to be the next Secretary of State. But Mr. Petraeus wasn\'t responsible for lax consulate security or the U.S, policy that led to the Libya debacle. That\'s Mrs, Clinton\'s bailiwick. Last month in interviews from deepest Peru_ the Secretary of State said 1 take . . responstbility for Benghazi.','Fvv: WS3: Hillary and Libya WSJ: Hillary and LibyaHillary and Libya November 16. 2012 Wall Street Journal David Petraeus told Congress Friday in closed hearings that the CIA believed from the start that the September 1 attacks on the U_S. consulate in Benghazi o,,ere by terrorists. That leaves one VIP xvho\'S snil missing from Congressional serAny: Hillary Clinton. GOP Congressman Peter Kin!! said Mr. Petracits`s testimony differed from what the former CIA director told Congress itnim2diately after the attacks. Mr. King also said Mr. Petraeus said that the CIA\'s orig.inal talking poii t. on the attacks were cditt.d. The. 21t.,::\'red version beealrie the basis \'.or U.N., Ambassador Susan Rice\'s misieading and now infamotis comm<iints hiamino the aitacks on a YouTube video. Both that discrepancy aild the :Sate of the altered talking points need further digt:iing. especially if Ms. Rice is nominated to be the next Secretary of State. But Mr. Petraeus wasn\'t responsible for lax consulate security or the U.S, policy that led to the Libya debacle. That\'s Mrs, Clinton\'s bailiwick. Last month in interviews from deepest Peru_ the Secretary of State said \"1 take . . responstbility\" for Benghazi.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Central_Intelligence_Agency',10,1,'240 - C05739841.txt','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was soft on communism, and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public, they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY; Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was \"soft on communism,\" and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. \"Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public,\" they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Central_Intelligence_Agency',10,1,'3677 - C05766534.txt','Lugar Remarks tonightSpeech of Senator Lugar Foreign Assistance and Development in a New Era Thursday, January 28, 2010 U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar will deliver the following speech tonight at the Society for International Development\'s annual dinner. I thank the Society for International Development, its members and its leadership - Betsy Bassan and Joe Feuer - for the work they do on development issues around the world, and for organizing this annual gala. It is unfortunate that Chairman Kerry could not be with us tonight, but I know he shares my gratitude for your recognition. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Shah for his remarks and to recognize the efforts of USAID and its new Administrator in responding to the tragic earthquake in Haiti. Dr. Shah has faced one of the most challenging crises imaginable only five days after being sworn in. The job ahead of him - in Haiti and around the globe - is monumental. I look forward to supporting his work and that of his agency in the coming years. I commend all of our responders from all government agencies for their courage, compassion, and skill as they continue their mission in Haiti, and I join all of you in extending our prayers to the people of that nation. Tonight I would like to offer a few points about where we have come from and where we might be going with regard to U.S. investments in development. The challenges of global poverty and hunger are growing at a time when worries about the sustainability of natural resources are increasing. Population growth and increased affluence in some parts of the globe will require that we more than double world food production by 2050 to keep pace. At the same time, to address environmental concerns, we will have to harvest that food from roughly the same amount of land that is in production today. The accessibility and availability of food deeply affects the health of populations. Childhood malnutrition has lifelong consequences for the productivity of individuals and nations. Poverty denies opportunity to the world\'s young people and breeds extremism and instability that spills over borders. It is not surprising that the CIA has long tracked and analyzed global food supplies as an indicator of potential conflict. There is probably not a person in this room who would disagree that development is critical for U.S. national security and that the alleviation of poverty and hunger is a key component. This is a sentiment that is shared in most parts of our government, including the Department of Defense. But even though the importance of advancing development goals is evident, constructing the most efficient, accountable, and transparent means for achieving those goals is complex and challenging. Differences of opinion exist with regard to who should be performing development functions and how these activities should be integrated into our broader foreign policy efforts. We have not reached a consensus within our government on who should be doing what, where, when and why.','Lugar Remarks tonightSpeech of Senator Lugar Foreign Assistance and Development in a New Era Thursday, January 28, 2010 U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar will deliver the following speech tonight at the Society for International Development\'s annual dinner. I thank the Society for International Development, its members and its leadership - Betsy Bassan and Joe Feuer - for the work they do on development issues around the world, and for organizing this annual gala. It is unfortunate that Chairman Kerry could not be with us tonight, but I know he shares my gratitude for your recognition. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Shah for his remarks and to recognize the efforts of USAID and its new Administrator in responding to the tragic earthquake in Haiti. Dr. Shah has faced one of the most challenging crises imaginable only five days after being sworn in. The job ahead of him - in Haiti and around the globe - is monumental. I look forward to supporting his work and that of his agency in the coming years. I commend all of our responders from all government agencies for their courage, compassion, and skill as they continue their mission in Haiti, and I join all of you in extending our prayers to the people of that nation. Tonight I would like to offer a few points about where we have come from and where we might be going with regard to U.S. investments in development. The challenges of global poverty and hunger are growing at a time when worries about the sustainability of natural resources are increasing. Population growth and increased affluence in some parts of the globe will require that we more than double world food production by 2050 to keep pace. At the same time, to address environmental concerns, we will have to harvest that food from roughly the same amount of land that is in production today. The accessibility and availability of food deeply affects the health of populations. Childhood malnutrition has lifelong consequences for the productivity of individuals and nations. Poverty denies opportunity to the world\'s young people and breeds extremism and instability that spills over borders. It is not surprising that the CIA has long tracked and analyzed global food supplies as an indicator of potential conflict. There is probably not a person in this room who would disagree that development is critical for U.S. national security and that the alleviation of poverty and hunger is a key component. This is a sentiment that is shared in most parts of our government, including the Department of Defense. But even though the importance of advancing development goals is evident, constructing the most efficient, accountable, and transparent means for achieving those goals is complex and challenging. Differences of opinion exist with regard to who should be performing development functions and how these activities should be integrated into our broader foreign policy efforts. We have not reached a consensus within our government on who should be doing what, where, when and why.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Chairman_of_the_Joint_Chiefs_of_Staff',1,1,'243 - C05739846.txt','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards $130 million for diplomatic security personnel and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards; $130 million for diplomatic security personnel; and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Chair_of_the_Federal_Reserve',1,1,'3675 - C05766528.txt','Senate confirms Bernanke for second termMedia report the Senate voted 70-30 in favor of Ben Bernanke\'s second term as Federal Reserve Chair. Andrew Kim Johnson Watch Officer State Department Operations Center S/ES-0 202-647-1512','Senate confirms Bernanke for second termMedia report the Senate voted 70-30 in favor of Ben Bernanke\'s second term as Federal Reserve Chair. Andrew Kim Johnson Watch Officer State Department Operations Center S/ES-0 202-647-1512'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Chamber_of_Deputies_(Italy)',1,1,'2342 - C05763204.txt','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests. The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were afraid to sleep in their own homes. After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: \"Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests.\" The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were \"afraid to sleep in their own homes.\" After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Chancellor',1,1,'2716 - C05764319.txt','(Reuters) Germany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talksGermany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talks BERLIN (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who is bidding to oust Angela Merkel as chancellor of Germany in September\'s election, said he wanted a timetable for a military pull-out from Afghanistan. Steinmeier said once it became clear who would lead Afghanistan after the election there, talks should begin over how long foreign troops should stay. We need to agree with the new Afghan president...how long international troops should remain in Afghanistan, he said at the sidelines of an election event in Dortmund on Saturday. 1\'2G','(Reuters) Germany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talksGermany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talks BERLIN (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who is bidding to oust Angela Merkel as chancellor of Germany in September\'s election, said he wanted a timetable for a military pull-out from Afghanistan. Steinmeier said once it became clear who would lead Afghanistan after the election there, talks should begin over how long foreign troops should stay. \"We need to agree with the new Afghan president...how long international troops should remain in Afghanistan,\" he said at the sidelines of an election event in Dortmund on Saturday. 1\'2G'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Channel_i',1,1,'320 - C05758433.txt','trying to connect....Did you get anything from him? See below. Hillary, I\'ve been trying to get a couple of reasonably time-sensitive messages to you for a couple of weeks via Cheryl\'s State Department e-mail, and I\'ve heard nothing back. Is there a different channel I should use? Strobe PS: here\'s the last one I sent, with an attachment of the earlier one Cheryl, I\'m resending a message that I first sent on April 14. I can imagine how flooded your inbox is, but I\'d be grateful if you could give me some idea of whether what I\'m proposing below might work. If there\'s any chance, I\'ll send you the full list of people from the Board and Intl Advisory Council. BTW, I\'ve heard terrific reports about the Sec\'s Town Meeting in Iraq yesterday, including from my friend who I gather is slated to go to as ambassador. He\'s as good as they get. One other thing (speaking of ambassadorships), I\'m concerned about what I gather may happen with regard to the Tokyo embassy?not least because the Japanese are getting concerned. I realize the locus of decision-making there is the White House, but given the terrific start the HRC gave to the US-Japan relationship by going to Tokyo first on her trip to Asia, I\'d be sorry to see any, setback there. Here follows my earlier message.... Hi, Cheryl. I wanted to take a quiet sounding with you about possibly getting a bit of time for the Brookings board of trustees and International Advisory Council on June 4. If there\'s any possibility at all, I\'ll come in, via any channel you suggest, with a formal request, but here\'s the essence of it: we\'ve got a very distinguished board which she\'s met with before (a week after the 2004 election), plus a group of 20+ high-level international types etc.). We could do it in a way that minimizes the imposition on her time?i.e., bring the group into the department an assemble in the Loy Henderson auditorium (or whatever it\'s called these days, or a similar 1st floor venue), and she comes down and talks to us for 15 minutes and take 15 minutes of questions, over and out. We did this','trying to connect....Did you get anything from him? See below. Hillary, I\'ve been trying to get a couple of reasonably time-sensitive messages to you for a couple of weeks via Cheryl\'s State Department e-mail, and I\'ve heard nothing back. Is there a different channel I should use? Strobe PS: here\'s the last one I sent, with an attachment of the earlier one Cheryl, I\'m resending a message that I first sent on April 14. I can imagine how flooded your inbox is, but I\'d be grateful if you could give me some idea of whether what I\'m proposing below might work. If there\'s any chance, I\'ll send you the full list of people from the Board and Intl Advisory Council. BTW, I\'ve heard terrific reports about the Sec\'s Town Meeting in Iraq yesterday, including from my friend who I gather is slated to go to as ambassador. He\'s as good as they get. One other thing (speaking of ambassadorships), I\'m concerned about what I gather may happen with regard to the Tokyo embassy?not least because the Japanese are getting concerned. I realize the locus of decision-making there is the White House, but given the terrific start the HRC gave to the US-Japan relationship by going to Tokyo first on her trip to Asia, I\'d be sorry to see any, setback there. Here follows my earlier message.... Hi, Cheryl. I wanted to take a quiet sounding with you about possibly getting a bit of time for the Brookings board of trustees and International Advisory Council on June 4. If there\'s any possibility at all, I\'ll come in, via any channel you suggest, with a formal request, but here\'s the essence of it: we\'ve got a very distinguished board which she\'s met with before (a week after the 2004 election), plus a group of 20+ high-level international types etc.). We could do it in a way that minimizes the imposition on her time?i.e., bring the group into the department an assemble in the Loy Henderson auditorium (or whatever it\'s called these days, or a similar 1st floor venue), and she comes down and talks to us for 15 minutes and take 15 minutes of questions, over and out. We did this'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Chaplain',1,1,'196 - C05739791.txt','thanksCheryl, Please extend our thanks to the Secretary for today\'s moving event. As always, her remarks (the President\'s and the chaplain\'s) were just right. I will also send a note to Pat and Capricia to thank them for a well led day that helped build solidarity, despite the sorrow. Thanks also for Cindy and Yael they are a pleasure to work with every day. We are making real progress. Best, Rick Rick Barton Ambassador Assistant Secretary Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations 202.663.0807','thanksCheryl, Please extend our thanks to the Secretary for today\'s moving event. As always, her remarks (the President\'s and the chaplain\'s) were just right. I will also send a note to Pat and Capricia to thank them for a well led day that helped build solidarity, despite the sorrow. Thanks also for Cindy and Yael they are a pleasure to work with every day. We are making real progress. Best, Rick Rick Barton Ambassador Assistant Secretary Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations 202.663.0807'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Chappaqua,_New_York',10,1,'1196 - C05760496.txt','OprahBut I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','OprahBut I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Chappaqua,_New_York',10,1,'1201 - C05760503.txt','OprahI thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','OprahI thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Chappaqua,_New_York',10,1,'1202 - C05760504.txt','OprahI can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. ? But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','OprahI can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. ? But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Chappaqua,_New_York',10,1,'1205 - C05760507.txt','OprahOk. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you ask He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','OprahOk. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you ask He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Chappaqua,_New_York',10,1,'1207 - C05760512.txt','OprahCan we do early tomorrow morning? Can we set up turkish fm call tomorrow? Ok. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you ask He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','OprahCan we do early tomorrow morning? Can we set up turkish fm call tomorrow? Ok. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you ask He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Chappaqua,_New_York',10,1,'2094 - C05762754.txt','Latest IterationConfidential fyi Cheryl, Jake, I owe you both an apology. I had a very productive flight (8-10 hours in a darkened quiet cabin is just what I needed) and finished Les Gelb\'s book -- it is astonishing how close our analyses are -- he says that foundation of US power is to catalyze others to get problems solved. HRC wanted me to make the speech harder and I see some very good ways to do that -- talking about assembling power coalitions to deal w/ troublesome states, a term Les uses. But I also had a chance to reread the frame that you put together, much more carefully. There are a number of very good things in it that I am going to try to work into a revision, or at least flag for how we can build off of this speech in subsequent speeches. I am sorry that I didn\'t see that in the press of trying to get to this point. I will have a revision by Sunday afternoon China time, which would allow her and you to see it Sunday morning. AM AMS: This document is the latest iteration I understand from Justin (who works at Chappaqua). I also understand that last night she was making changes to it but Justin did not get them so they may not be reflected in this draft. cdm 59','Latest IterationConfidential fyi Cheryl, Jake, I owe you both an apology. I had a very productive flight (8-10 hours in a darkened quiet cabin is just what I needed) and finished Les Gelb\'s book -- it is astonishing how close our analyses are -- he says that foundation of US power is to catalyze others to get problems solved. HRC wanted me to make the speech harder and I see some very good ways to do that -- talking about assembling power coalitions to deal w/ troublesome states, a term Les uses. But I also had a chance to reread the frame that you put together, much more carefully. There are a number of very good things in it that I am going to try to work into a revision, or at least flag for how we can build off of this speech in subsequent speeches. I am sorry that I didn\'t see that in the press of trying to get to this point. I will have a revision by Sunday afternoon China time, which would allow her and you to see it Sunday morning. AM AMS: This document is the latest iteration I understand from Justin (who works at Chappaqua). I also understand that last night she was making changes to it but Justin did not get them so they may not be reflected in this draft. cdm 59'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Chappaqua,_New_York',10,1,'3037 - C05764913.txt','OprahThe dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 333','OprahThe dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 333'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Chappaqua,_New_York',10,1,'3038 - C05764914.txt','OprahChecking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. .10,41 Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 335','OprahChecking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. .10,41 Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 335'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Chappaqua,_New_York',10,1,'3039 - C05764915.txt','OprahHe\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 337','OprahHe\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 337'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Chappaqua,_New_York',10,1,'3040 - C05764916.txt','OprahCan we set up turkish fm call tomorrow? Ok. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you as B6 He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? 338 The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 339','OprahCan we set up turkish fm call tomorrow? Ok. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you as B6 He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? 338 The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 339'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Chappaqua_(film)',4,1,'1194 - C05760493.txt','OprahWho will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','OprahWho will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Chappaqua_(film)',4,1,'2732 - C05764354.txt','Scheduletickets shouldnt be a problem, just put request in. its about 45 min from chappaqua and starts at 8pm. I may need to stay until Friday to finish up some stuff. Can you book the shuttle for around 1-2pm? Also, what\'s status w Jones mtg?','Scheduletickets shouldnt be a problem, just put request in. its about 45 min from chappaqua and starts at 8pm. I may need to stay until Friday to finish up some stuff. Can you book the shuttle for around 1-2pm? Also, what\'s status w Jones mtg?'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Chappaqua_(film)',4,1,'3032 - C05764907.txt','OprahFor oprah, Monday is better. rm going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 327','OprahFor oprah, Monday is better. rm going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 327'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Chappaqua_(film)',4,1,'3036 - C05764912.txt','OprahLisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 111','OprahLisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 111'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Character_encoding',2,1,'2136 - C05762808.txt','Undeliverable: Thanks ThanksCorrect address is: You had just inverted the o and the u in her last name. Lauren Pls call Fluornoy\'s office at DOD and check this address which she sent me this am and send me the correct one asap. Thx. Delivery has failed to these recipients or distribution lists: The recipient\'s e-mail address was not found in the recipient\'s e-mail system. Microsoft Exchange will not try to redeliver this message for you. 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What can we > do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. ? > Hi hillary, > Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is > self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to > speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you > know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in-law, former president of > american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. > Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld > Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. > Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. > Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people > (studio heads Dan Glickman etc), which have started to generate > concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. >Just below the email you will find the news item which first called > this abomination to my attention. > I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my > personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and > condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism > inherent in it cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be > convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent > wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and > motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, > action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain > which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. > Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge > d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate > instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other > nations will follow suit again, compare Durban. > This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your > assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation > of her assistance. > With appreciation and love, Bruce > PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. > Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. > If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who > does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of > any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should > they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. > Thanks for whatever help you can be. > Warmest regards. Bruce','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli Boycott> Pis read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we > do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. ? > Hi hillary, > Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is > self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to > speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you > know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in-law, former president of > american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. > Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld > Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. > Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. > Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people > (studio heads; Dan Glickman; etc), which have started to generate > concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. >Just below the email you will find the news item which first called > this abomination to my attention. > I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my > personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and > condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism > inherent in it; cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be > convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent > wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and > motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, > action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain > which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production; we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. > Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge > d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate > instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other > nations will follow suit; again, compare Durban. > This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your > assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation > of her assistance. > With appreciation and love, Bruce > PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. > Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. > If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who > does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of > any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should > they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. > Thanks for whatever help you can be. > Warmest regards. Bruce'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Chargé_daffaires',3,1,'1734 - C05761784.txt','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottHere is the situation as I understand it. The film festival returned funds that it had received from the Israeli Embassy, after protests from some UK film figures (Ken Loach) and Palestinian solidarity groups. The Israeli director is now being funded directly by the festival. The organizers issued a sort of apology today. We have not been able to locate any State Dept response to similar episodes in the past (Israeli academics disinvited to a British conference). Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian 12 Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads Dan Glickman etc), which have started to ? generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism inherent in it cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other nations will follow suit again, compare Durban. This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation of her assistance. With appreciation and love, Bruce PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. Thanks for whatever help you can be. Warmest regards. Bruce 13','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottHere is the situation as I understand it. The film festival returned funds that it had received from the Israeli Embassy, after protests from some UK film figures (Ken Loach) and Palestinian solidarity groups. The Israeli director is now being funded directly by the festival. The organizers issued a sort of apology today. We have not been able to locate any State Dept response to similar episodes in the past (Israeli academics disinvited to a British conference). Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian 12 Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads; Dan Glickman; etc), which have started to ? generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism inherent in it; cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production; we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other nations will follow suit; again, compare Durban. This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation of her assistance. With appreciation and love, Bruce PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. Thanks for whatever help you can be. Warmest regards. Bruce 13'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Chargé_daffaires',3,1,'1803 - C05761918.txt','the Cable BROADCAST NOTICE: Dan Piccuta - RetirementThe New ForeienPolicv.com Passport : Tom Ricks : Dan Drezner : Stephen Walt : David Rothkopf : Marc Lynch The Cable : Madam Secretary : Net Effect : Shadow Govt. : The Argument : The Call US Embassy Beijing decapitated Thu, 05/14/2009 - 10:04am Citing the desire to spend more time with his wife, the charge d\'affaires of the U.S. embassy in Beijing, Dan Piccuta, has announced his retirement, a notice issued to embassy employees and obtained by The Cable says. Piccuta\'s departure will leave the embassy decapitated as of July 1, a source said. If the process for selecting an ambassador to Beijing wasn\'t in high gear before, we better hope it is now, the official said. The U.S. embassy in Beijing will also need a formal, actual deputy chief of mission. One possibility -- that Bill Weinstein, who has been the effective DCM in Beijing for four months now, would be able to drop the acting title. (The Cable previously reported that several people had turned down the Beijing ambassador job.) Piccuta\'s retirement announcement here: It seems to me that for some time now we have been living in a non-stop diplomatic highlights film. I won\'t soon forget the thrill of supporting our US Olympic family, the President and other Americans during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games. We can be proud to have safely and securely consolidated employees at our beautiful new embassy where proximity to colleagues and techno wizardry have catalyzed collaboration in our professional efforts. To that list we can now add our contributions to the engagement with China of a new U.S. administration through mutual efforts to build a positive, cooperative and comprehensive bilateral relationship. Your accomplishments are too numerous to mention in more detail, but the depth, breadth and excellence of our agencies and posts in China are acclaimed as without equal among U.S. diplomatic missions. Just as important have been successes in improving work-life balance throughout the Mission, in facilitating employment of our family members, and in promoting the sense of community and mutual support among employees, sections, and agencies as well as with constituent and neighboring posts. I am hopeful that some have noticed the effort to provide deserving officers, specialists, family members and LES employees with opportunities for professional growth including in supervisory and leadership roles. Because of the ever-increasing diversity and talent of our team, the exit of any one colleague has never diluted our combined strength nor caused us or the Department concern. I am therefore confident that we will manage the many transitions we\'ll address in the coming months with exceptional competence and that we can count on each others\' support as we prepare for new leadership throughout','\"the Cable\" BROADCAST NOTICE: Dan Piccuta - RetirementThe New ForeienPolicv.com Passport : Tom Ricks : Dan Drezner : Stephen Walt : David Rothkopf : Marc Lynch The Cable : Madam Secretary : Net Effect : Shadow Govt. : The Argument : The Call US Embassy Beijing \"decapitated\" Thu, 05/14/2009 - 10:04am Citing the desire to spend more time with his wife, the charge d\'affaires of the U.S. embassy in Beijing, Dan Piccuta, has announced his retirement, a notice issued to embassy employees and obtained by The Cable says. Piccuta\'s departure will leave the embassy \"decapitated\" as of July 1, a source said. \"If the process for selecting an ambassador to Beijing wasn\'t in high gear before, we better hope it is now,\" the official said. The U.S. embassy in Beijing will also need a formal, actual deputy chief of mission. One possibility -- that Bill Weinstein, who has been the effective DCM in Beijing for four months now, would be able to drop the \"acting\" title. (The Cable previously reported that several people had turned down the Beijing ambassador job.) Piccuta\'s retirement announcement here: It seems to me that for some time now we have been living in a non-stop diplomatic highlights film. I won\'t soon forget the thrill of supporting our US Olympic family, the President and other Americans during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games. We can be proud to have safely and securely consolidated employees at our beautiful new embassy where proximity to colleagues and techno wizardry have catalyzed collaboration in our professional efforts. To that list we can now add our contributions to the engagement with China of a new U.S. administration through mutual efforts to build a positive, cooperative and comprehensive bilateral relationship. Your accomplishments are too numerous to mention in more detail, but the depth, breadth and excellence of our agencies and posts in China are acclaimed as without equal among U.S. diplomatic missions. Just as important have been successes in improving work-life balance throughout the Mission, in facilitating employment of our family members, and in promoting the sense of community and mutual support among employees, sections, and agencies as well as with constituent and neighboring posts. I am hopeful that some have noticed the effort to provide deserving officers, specialists, family members and LES employees with opportunities for professional growth including in supervisory and leadership roles. Because of the ever-increasing diversity and talent of our team, the exit of any one colleague has never diluted our combined strength nor caused us or the Department concern. I am therefore confident that we will manage the many transitions we\'ll address in the coming months with exceptional competence and that we can count on each others\' support as we prepare for new leadership throughout'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Charisma',1,1,'1902 - C05762421.txt','fYiFYI, Gary Sick\'s latest analysis on Iran below (posted on his blog). Sick has independent sources and is very well informed. June 17, 2009 Is this another Iranian revolution? To someone who has watched and studied the Iranian revolution of 1979 with fascination, developments in Iran today have an eerie reminiscence. Then there were massive protests that filled the streets, often marching in dignified but ominous silence there was bloodshed as nervous security men with guns faced determined but unarmed crowds there were sullen mourning parades20there were catchy chants and ritual calls of Down with the shah! at night the rooftops rang with shouts of allahu akbar. You need only change shah to dictator, and you have a description of what is happening in Iran today. But there is one very big difference. Thirty years ago, Iran had a charismatic cleric named Ayatollah Khomeini who had a refined sense of strategy and a willingness to risk everything for the cause he represented. On the other side was Mohammed Reza Shah, who had been on the throne for some 37 years and who commanded one of the most powerful military and security regimes in the world. On the surface it appeared to be an uneven battle ? guns against turbans ? but the ruler with the guns wavered and the turbans grew in size and confidence until the old order collapsed. Today the nominal leader of the opposition forces is a reformed radical, Mir Hossein Mousavi, who is notably lacking in personal charisma. On the other side is the constitutional Leader, Ayatollah IChamene\' i, who is widely perceived as a cautious political animal with limited qualifications for his religious post and who compensates for his own lack of charisma by manipulation of the political system and the institutions most loyal to him ? particularly the politically minded clergy and the powerful security forces, including the Revolutionary Guards. Neither of these men seems to be fully in control of their own forces, let alone the situation. The fraudulent election defeat of Mousavi was a triggering event, but the energy behind these unprecedented demonstrations is due more to the sense of outrage and betrayal at the gross manipulation of numbers by the regime than it is about any undying devotion to Mousavi. Yesterday Mousavi ordered that people stay home in face of a conflicting pro-regime demonstration. They marched anyway (and the daughter of former president Rafsanjani joined them and urged them on). Mousavi then ordered everyone to march the following day (which they were probably going to do with or without his orders). IChamene\'i announced the divine assessment of the election outcome ? even before it would probably have been physically possible to count the more than 40 million ballots. Then, in the face of mass protests, he ordered an investigation of the results by the Guardian Council? the same organization that was responsible for managing the election in the first place. No one believed him in either case, and no one expected anything of importance from the Guardian Council. Khamene\'i has ordered peace and reconciliation. No one paid any attention. I deliberately did not mention president-elect Ahmadinejad. After celebrating his victory, he went off to a largely symbolic meeting in Moscow. He seems to be out of the decision loop and more of a passive player than a major actor in these events. So who is calling the shots? Mousavi seems to be running along after the crowd, not leading it. But that is probably all that is required to keep the protest in motion.','fYiFYI, Gary Sick\'s latest analysis on Iran below (posted on his blog). Sick has independent sources and is very well informed. June 17, 2009 Is this another Iranian revolution? To someone who has watched and studied the Iranian revolution of 1979 with fascination, developments in Iran today have an eerie reminiscence. Then there were massive protests that filled the streets, often marching in dignified but ominous silence; there was bloodshed as nervous security men with guns faced determined but unarmed crowds; there were sullen mourning parades;20there were catchy chants and ritual calls of \"Down with the shah!\"; at night the rooftops rang with shouts of allahu akbar. You need only change \"shah\" to \"dictator,\" and you have a description of what is happening in Iran today. But there is one very big difference. Thirty years ago, Iran had a charismatic cleric named Ayatollah Khomeini who had a refined sense of strategy and a willingness to risk everything for the cause he represented. On the other side was Mohammed Reza Shah, who had been on the throne for some 37 years and who commanded one of the most powerful military and security regimes in the world. On the surface it appeared to be an uneven battle ? guns against turbans ? but the ruler with the guns wavered and the turbans grew in size and confidence until the old order collapsed. Today the nominal leader of the opposition forces is a reformed radical, Mir Hossein Mousavi, who is notably lacking in personal charisma. On the other side is the constitutional Leader, Ayatollah IChamene\' i, who is widely perceived as a cautious political animal with limited qualifications for his religious post and who compensates for his own lack of charisma by manipulation of the political system and the institutions most loyal to him ? particularly the politically minded clergy and the powerful security forces, including the Revolutionary Guards. Neither of these men seems to be fully in control of their own forces, let alone the situation. The fraudulent election defeat of Mousavi was a triggering event, but the energy behind these unprecedented demonstrations is due more to the sense of outrage and betrayal at the gross manipulation of numbers by the regime than it is about any undying devotion to Mousavi. Yesterday Mousavi ordered that people stay home in face of a conflicting pro-regime demonstration. They marched anyway (and the daughter of former president Rafsanjani joined them and urged them on). Mousavi then \"ordered\" everyone to march the following day (which they were probably going to do with or without his orders). IChamene\'i announced the \"divine assessment\" of the election outcome ? even before it would probably have been physically possible to count the more than 40 million ballots. Then, in the face of mass protests, he ordered an investigation of the results by the Guardian Council? the same organization that was responsible for managing the election in the first place. No one believed him in either case, and no one expected anything of importance from the Guardian Council. Khamene\'i has ordered peace and reconciliation. No one paid any attention. I deliberately did not mention president-elect Ahmadinejad. After celebrating his \"victory,\" he went off to a largely symbolic meeting in Moscow. He seems to be out of the decision loop and more of a passive player than a major actor in these events. So who is calling the shots? Mousavi seems to be running along after the crowd, not leading it. But that is probably all that is required to keep the protest in motion.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Charles_Clarke',2,1,'1834 - C05762225.txt','Gordon survives...The Parliamentary Labour Party meeting is just Over. Gordon has survived. The event, held in private, was high drama and anticlimax at once. The chair asked for rebels to come forward and speak. Only one prominent person emerged, Charles Clarke, former Home Secretary and Blairite the rest were a handful of about a half-dozen backbenchers. Their remarks about how Brown was bringing the party down were poorly received. The party, after all, was in no mood for breaking ranks and rewarding disloyalty. With this paltry showing, the opposition petered out, at least for now. Gordon then gave a speech, strong on analysis, discussing that his government was paying the price for getting the country through a difficult recession, suffering from the worst parliamentary crisis since Lloyd George and still had a program to offer. He also make the point that when the party had split int he past it was over ideology or policy and there were no stated differences presented by the opposition. So for now, Gordon has won. Sid An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!','Gordon survives...The Parliamentary Labour Party meeting is just Over. Gordon has survived. The event, held in private, was high drama and anticlimax at once. The chair asked for rebels to come forward and speak. Only one prominent person emerged, Charles Clarke, former Home Secretary and Blairite; the rest were a handful of about a half-dozen backbenchers. Their remarks about how Brown was bringing the party down were poorly received. The party, after all, was in no mood for breaking ranks and rewarding disloyalty. With this paltry showing, the opposition petered out, at least for now. Gordon then gave a speech, strong on analysis, discussing that his government was paying the price for getting the country through a difficult recession, suffering from the worst parliamentary crisis since Lloyd George and still had a program to offer. He also make the point that when the party had split int he past it was over ideology or policy and there were no stated differences presented by the opposition. So for now, Gordon has won. Sid An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Charles_Clarke',2,1,'3024 - C05764892.txt','Guardian front page tomorrow also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen. But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable. Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time. He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution. In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. My sight is not at all deteriorating, he told NBC.','Guardian front page tomorrow; also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: \"I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen.\" But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: \"In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable.\" Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting \"the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time\". He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. \"I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution.\" In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. \"My sight is not at all deteriorating,\" he told NBC.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Charles_M._Blow',1,1,'3394 - C05765959.txt','Charles Blow in NYT todayTo: Read his column today ... Black in the Age of Obama ... much to discuss This means that Obama can get away with doing almost nothing to specifically address issues important to African-Americans and instead focus on the white voters he\'s losing in droves. hap ://www.nytime s.c om/2 009/ 1 2/05/opinion/05 blow.html?_r= 1 &th&emc=th','Charles Blow in NYT todayTo: Read his column today ... \"Black in the Age of Obama\" ... much to discuss \"This means that Obama can get away with doing almost nothing to specifically address issues important to African-Americans and instead focus on the white voters he\'s losing in droves.\" hap ://www.nytime s.c om/2 009/ 1 2/05/opinion/05 blow.html?_r= 1 &th&emc=th'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Charles_Maurice_de_Talleyrand-Périgord',1,1,'2342 - C05763204.txt','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests. The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were afraid to sleep in their own homes. After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: \"Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests.\" The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were \"afraid to sleep in their own homes.\" After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Charles_Rangel',1,1,'1485 - C05761244.txt','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiSee below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port-au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with Charles Rangel and garment entrepreneurs on Monday, that ISPS certification of port facilities and alleviation of customs procedures are in progress. The meetings tomorrow may present an opportunity to emphasize once again how central well- functioning, competitive ports are to attract foreign investors as part of the HOPEII window and to put the right transport infrastructure in place.','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiSee below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port-au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with Charles Rangel and garment entrepreneurs on Monday, that \"ISPS certification of port facilities and alleviation of customs procedures\" are in progress. The meetings tomorrow may present an opportunity to emphasize once again how central well- functioning, competitive ports are to attract foreign investors as part of the HOPEII window and to put the right transport infrastructure in place.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Charles_Rivkin',3,1,'2306 - C05763119.txt','TomorrowIt will be tricky -- his swearing in is at 10:00am which is during your Iran Video Conference. If for some reason it ends early, you could stop by. I will list it as an FYI and let Claire know as well. Charles Rivkin, the new Amb is being sworn in tomorrow, and asked me to please come. Is there any way I could be there at all?','TomorrowIt will be tricky -- his swearing in is at 10:00am which is during your Iran Video Conference. If for some reason it ends early, you could stop by. I will list it as an FYI and let Claire know as well. Charles Rivkin, the new Amb is being sworn in tomorrow, and asked me to please come. Is there any way I could be there at all?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Charles_Rivkin',3,1,'2307 - C05763121.txt','TomorrowYes, we can certainly do that. Could we postpone start of video conf so I could meet his family? It will be tricky -- his swearing in is at 10:00am which is during your Iran Video Conference. If for some reason it ends early, you could stop by. I will list it as an FYI and let Claire know as well. Charles Rivkin, the new Amb is being sworn in tomorrow, and asked me to please come. Is there any way I could be there at all?','TomorrowYes, we can certainly do that. Could we postpone start of video conf so I could meet his family? It will be tricky -- his swearing in is at 10:00am which is during your Iran Video Conference. If for some reason it ends early, you could stop by. I will list it as an FYI and let Claire know as well. Charles Rivkin, the new Amb is being sworn in tomorrow, and asked me to please come. Is there any way I could be there at all?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Charles_Rivkin',3,1,'2309 - C05763124.txt','TomorrowTough cause ur schedule is so crazy. We can try. Charles Rivkin, the new Amb is being sworn in tomorrow, and asked me to please come. Is there any way I could be there at all? 22','TomorrowTough cause ur schedule is so crazy. We can try. Charles Rivkin, the new Amb is being sworn in tomorrow, and asked me to please come. Is there any way I could be there at all? 22'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Charles_Robberts_Swart',3,1,'1805 - C05761920.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for Everyonesure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan <<Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx>> Susan H. Swart Chief Information Officer Department of State (202) 647-2889','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for Everyonesure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan <<Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx>> Susan H. Swart Chief Information Officer Department of State (202) 647-2889'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Charles_Robberts_Swart',3,1,'1808 - C05761923.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 B5 fixed. speaking with Paul - just blind copied you on something re: global health. otherwise, rest will keep. cdm Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart Chief Information Officer Department of State (202) 647-2889','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 B5 fixed. speaking with Paul - just blind copied you on something re: global health. otherwise, rest will keep. cdm Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart Chief Information Officer Department of State (202) 647-2889'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Charles_Robberts_Swart',3,1,'1809 - C05761924.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 yes I have some ideas we can discuss tomorrow. Can you stay until 7 if we need the time? B5 B6 cdm B5 B5 B6 B6 B5 B6 Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our corporate IT but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 yes I have some ideas we can discuss tomorrow. Can you stay until 7 if we need the time? B5 B6 cdm B5 B5 B6 B6 B5 B6 Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our \"corporate IT\" but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Charlie_Melancon',1,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Charsadda',1,1,'3212 - C05765610.txt','Police: Bomb kills 5 in northwest PakistanPESHAWAR (AP) - A police officer said a bomb near a crowded market in northwest Pakistan has killed at least five people. The bombing is the third attack in as many days in or close to Peshawar, the capital of Pakistan\'s North West Frontier Province. Police officer Maazullah Khan said Tuesday\'s bombing in Charsada city also wounded at least 20 people. The city is some 25 miles north of Peshawar. Local TV footage showed a destroyed car and several badly damaged stalls and shops. Ambulances ferried the dead and injured to the hospital along roads littered with debris.','Police: Bomb kills 5 in northwest PakistanPESHAWAR (AP) - A police officer said a bomb near a crowded market in northwest Pakistan has killed at least five people. The bombing is the third attack in as many days in or close to Peshawar, the capital of Pakistan\'s North West Frontier Province. Police officer Maazullah Khan said Tuesday\'s bombing in Charsada city also wounded at least 20 people. The city is some 25 miles north of Peshawar. Local TV footage showed a destroyed car and several badly damaged stalls and shops. Ambulances ferried the dead and injured to the hospital along roads littered with debris.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Charter_of_the_Organization_of_American_States',2,1,'2400 - C05763568.txt','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s sessionFor sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras Recalling the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, the OAS Charter, and the Inter-American Democratic Charter Deeply concerned by the unconstitutional alteration of the democratic order, which has endangered security, democracy and rule of law, and jeopardized the safety of Honduran citizens and foreigners 111','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s sessionFor sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras; Recalling the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, the OAS Charter, and the Inter-American Democratic Charter; Deeply concerned by the unconstitutional alteration of the democratic order, which has endangered security, democracy and rule of law, and jeopardized the safety of Honduran citizens and foreigners; 111'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Charter_of_the_Organization_of_American_States',2,1,'2401 - C05763570.txt','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s session Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s.sessionWhat does Jim say? Tom Shannon? Dan Restrepo? For sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S 113 Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras Recalling the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, the OAS Charter, and the Inter-American Democratic Charter Deeply concerned by the unconstitutional alteration of the democratic order, which has endangered security, democracy and rule of law, and jeopardized the safety of Honduran citizens and foreigners 1. Condemns the breaking of constitutional order in Honduras and the overthrow of the democratically elected President Don Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales, 114','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s session Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s.sessionWhat does Jim say? Tom Shannon? Dan Restrepo? For sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S 113 Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras; Recalling the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, the OAS Charter, and the Inter-American Democratic Charter; Deeply concerned by the unconstitutional alteration of the democratic order, which has endangered security, democracy and rule of law, and jeopardized the safety of Honduran citizens and foreigners; 1. Condemns the breaking of constitutional order in Honduras and the overthrow of the democratically elected President Don Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales, 114'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Charter_school',1,1,'2894 - C05764653.txt','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\'  Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing, he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period, he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. \"Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\' \" Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. \"Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing,\" he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. \"What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period,\" he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Chatham_House',1,1,'1923 - C05762461.txt','Best analysis so far of Iranian vote. SidYesterday, June 21, Chatham House in UK published a detailed study of the Iranian vote, concluding from close analysis that the election results were a fraud. This is the most definitive objective analysis so far. Sid http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files/14234_iranelection0609.pdf This paper is published by Chatham House and the Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Preliminary Analysis of the Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election Editor: Professor Ali Ansari, Director, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House author, \'Iran, Islam and Democracy\' Research and Analysis: Daniel Berman and Thomas Rintoul, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews 21 June 2009 Chatham House is independent and owes no allegiance to government or to any political body. It does not hold opinions of its own the views expressed in this text are the responsibility of the authors. This document is issued on the understanding that if any extract is used, the authors and Chatham House should be credited, preferably with the date of the publication. Preliminary Analysis of Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election www.chathamhouse.org.uk 2 Executive Summary Working from the province by province breakdowns of the 2009 and 2005 results, released by the Iranian Ministry of Interior, and from the 2006 census as published by the official Statistical Centre of Iran, the following observations about the official data and the debates surrounding it can be made. ?In two conservative provinces, Mazandaran and Yazd, a turnout of more than 100% was recorded. ?At a provincial level, there is no correlation between the increased turnout and the swing to Ahmadinejad. This challenges the notion that Ahmadinejad\'s victory was due to the massive participation of a previously silent conservative majority. ?In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all former','Best analysis so far of Iranian vote. SidYesterday, June 21, Chatham House in UK published a detailed study of the Iranian vote, concluding from close analysis that the election results were a fraud. This is the most definitive objective analysis so far. Sid http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files/14234_iranelection0609.pdf This paper is published by Chatham House and the Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Preliminary Analysis of the Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election Editor: Professor Ali Ansari, Director, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews; Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House; author, \'Iran, Islam and Democracy\' Research and Analysis: Daniel Berman and Thomas Rintoul, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews 21 June 2009 Chatham House is independent and owes no allegiance to government or to any political body. It does not hold opinions of its own; the views expressed in this text are the responsibility of the authors. This document is issued on the understanding that if any extract is used, the authors and Chatham House should be credited, preferably with the date of the publication. Preliminary Analysis of Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election www.chathamhouse.org.uk 2 Executive Summary Working from the province by province breakdowns of the 2009 and 2005 results, released by the Iranian Ministry of Interior, and from the 2006 census as published by the official Statistical Centre of Iran, the following observations about the official data and the debates surrounding it can be made. ?In two conservative provinces, Mazandaran and Yazd, a turnout of more than 100% was recorded. ?At a provincial level, there is no correlation between the increased turnout and the swing to Ahmadinejad. This challenges the notion that Ahmadinejad\'s victory was due to the massive participation of a previously silent conservative majority. ?In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all former'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Chattering_classes',1,1,'1268 - C05760602.txt','Visit media coverageSee below Jorge Ramos led Univision\'s evening broadcast by saying that SecState HRC\'s visit had pleasantly surprised the Mexican people. The ensuing piece, by the network\'s correspondent in Mex city, went on to cover the highlights of the visit, with an emphasis on her admission of the US role in the drug problem. It was noted that she went down to take responsibility not apportion blame or criticize Mexico. The basillica stop also got excellent coverage as a rightful tribute to a central figure in Mex culture and heritage. Ditto CNN en Espatiol and the commentariat there. Major kudos to the trip planners and implementers! 2','Visit media coverageSee below Jorge Ramos led Univision\'s evening broadcast by saying that SecState HRC\'s visit had pleasantly surprised the Mexican people. The ensuing piece, by the network\'s correspondent in Mex city, went on to cover the highlights of the visit, with an emphasis on her admission of the US role in the drug problem. It was noted that she went down to take responsibility not apportion blame or criticize Mexico. The basillica stop also got excellent coverage as a rightful tribute to a central figure in Mex culture and heritage. Ditto CNN en Espatiol and the commentariat there. Major kudos to the trip planners and implementers! 2'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Check,_Please!',1,1,'3729 - C05766632.txt','Iraq TimingI had a message from Jim Jeffrey asking about timing for Iraq. I saw that as a good sign. I told him that I assumed it was post-election/summer, but that I would check. Please advise if that is not accurate. Nancy Nancy J. Powell Director General of the Foreign Service. and Director of Human Resources Room 6218 202-647-9898','Iraq TimingI had a message from Jim Jeffrey asking about timing for Iraq. I saw that as a good sign. I told him that I assumed it was post-election/summer, but that I would check. Please advise if that is not accurate. Nancy Nancy J. Powell Director General of the Foreign Service. and Director of Human Resources Room 6218 202-647-9898'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Cheers',9,1,'1175 - C05760453.txt','New memo. Decline and fail, etc. Cheers, Sid New memo. Decline and fall, etc. Cheers, SidThanks and Happy Thanksgiving. I will call again over the next few days. CONFIDENTIAL November 26, 2009 For: Hillary','New memo. Decline and fail, etc. Cheers, Sid New memo. Decline and fall, etc. Cheers, SidThanks and Happy Thanksgiving. I will call again over the next few days. CONFIDENTIAL November 26, 2009 For: Hillary'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Cheers',9,1,'1396 - C05761077.txt','High Praise Indeed white house correspondents dinnerEnjoy ? see message below Pfs Richard Sisk of the NY Daily News reports that even Elliott Abrams is having difficulty criticizing the first 100 days. PJ P.J. I am stuck with one of those confounded calendar stories -- Hillary\'s 100 days. Just got off the phone with Elliott Abrams, thinking Pd give the dark side their due, but even he was at a loss. I can\'t think of anything very critical, but give me time, said he. Who knew he had a sense of humor? Cheers Rich','High Praise Indeed white house correspondents dinnerEnjoy ? see message below Pfs Richard Sisk of the NY Daily News reports that even Elliott Abrams is having difficulty criticizing the first 100 days. PJ P.J. I am stuck with one of those confounded calendar stories -- Hillary\'s 100 days. Just got off the phone with Elliott Abrams, thinking Pd give the dark side their due, but even he was at a loss. \"I can\'t think of anything very critical, but give me time,\" said he. Who knew he had a sense of humor? Cheers Rich'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Cheers',9,1,'1783 - C05761885.txt','Tiananmen statementSee below. cdm Given your meeting in March with NGOs working on human rights in China, I thought you might be interested in this very positive reaction from Human Rights Watch on the Secretary\'s Tiananmen statement. Karen Susan, Susan, Many thanks for the Tiananmen statement, which hit all they key points, and went a long way towards resolving any lingering ambiguity from the Secretary\'s February comments. We believe it remains crucial to make such statements every year-or until such time as the Chinese government allows for real resolution. We know these statements cause a certain amoint of diplomatic rancor, but we hope that the comfort and courage they give people also remain part of your calculations. May I trouble one of you to forward this message to Steve and Dan in Beijing, and to Carlos in DC? And please do feel free to share it with anyone else involved in the statement. Cheers, Sophie','Tiananmen statementSee below. cdm Given your meeting in March with NGOs working on human rights in China, I thought you might be interested in this very positive reaction from Human Rights Watch on the Secretary\'s Tiananmen statement. Karen Susan, Susan, Many thanks for the Tiananmen statement, which hit all they key points, and went a long way towards resolving any lingering ambiguity from the Secretary\'s February comments. We believe it remains crucial to make such statements every year-or until such time as the Chinese government allows for real resolution. We know these statements cause a certain amoint of diplomatic rancor, but we hope that the comfort and courage they give people also remain part of your calculations. May I trouble one of you to forward this message to Steve and Dan in Beijing, and to Carlos in DC? And please do feel free to share it with anyone else involved in the statement. Cheers, Sophie'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Cheers',9,1,'198 - C05739793.txt','RemarksPis print. B3 CIA PERS/ORG B6 From: Good evening. First, amazing service today. Many thanks to you and everyone at your Department -- beginning with the Secretary for working so incredibly hard to make such a difficult ceremony so dignified for everyone involved. The Director and I are truly grateful. Second, we are now in the process of sending you the classified cables the Secretary and/or you requested. We are sending them to your Ops Center. Thanks. Cheers, RS','RemarksPis print. B3 CIA PERS/ORG B6 From: Good evening. First, amazing service today. Many thanks to you and everyone at your Department -- beginning with the Secretary for working so incredibly hard to make such a difficult ceremony so dignified for everyone involved. The Director and I are truly grateful. Second, we are now in the process of sending you the classified cables the Secretary and/or you requested. We are sending them to your Ops Center. Thanks. Cheers, RS'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Cheers',9,1,'2111 - C05762774.txt','got your message.... if you just tried calling me, call again on .. I\'m boycotting calls from unknown numbers -- but willmuch appreciated.... sounds like the right plan... no need to call back unless there\'s more to discuss re tomorrow.... you can go back to saving the world! cheers, s take a callback as signal that it\'s you Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW','got your message.... if you just tried calling me, call again on .. I\'m boycotting calls from \"unknown numbers\" -- but willmuch appreciated.... sounds like the right plan... no need to call back unless there\'s more to discuss re tomorrow.... you can go back to saving the world! cheers, s take a callback as signal that it\'s you Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Cheers',9,1,'2707 - C05764298.txt','Rose....Thanks, Also, Sergei Kislyak told me last evening that the change in administrations here + the missile defense decision made it much easier for Russia to be helpful on Iran last week. Re connecting, I\'m off this evening to Rhodes, Athens, Paris, Oslo, & Istanbul, but I can be reached via my office as I bounce around. Cheers, S. Thx for passing on the feedback which I will share w her. Let\'s plan another catch up call. I\'m copying my assistant, Lauren, to try to schedule for us. briefed a group of wonks at Brookings tonite. Superbly impressive & persuasive. Low-key mastery & confidence. Congrats on having her on your team & leading these negs.','Rose....Thanks, Also, Sergei Kislyak told me last evening that the change in administrations here + the missile defense decision made it much easier for Russia to be helpful on Iran last week. Re connecting, I\'m off this evening to Rhodes, Athens, Paris, Oslo, & Istanbul, but I can be reached via my office as I bounce around. Cheers, S. Thx for passing on the feedback which I will share w her. Let\'s plan another catch up call. I\'m copying my assistant, Lauren, to try to schedule for us. briefed a group of wonks at Brookings tonite. Superbly impressive & persuasive. Low-key mastery & confidence. Congrats on having her on your team & leading these negs.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Cheers',9,1,'3087 - C05764996.txt','buss in Oslo Congrats...Just leaving Oslo. Jonas Store sure appreciates his good working rel with you, and seems super eager to help on Afpak. Rumor is that, with elecitons behind them, he may be moved to (get this!) the health ministry. He\'s mum on subject, but it makes political sense in Norway. Rumored rpt rumored successor is Jan Egeland-who would be a very good choice, though Jonas is in a class by himself. Off to Istanbul. Cheers. Thx. I just spoke w George from the plane before landing oin Dublin and I agree. Safe travels. ... on Armenia-Turkey. Tough stuff, I know. Great accomplishment. I\'m in Greece. George P will be big help. S','buss in Oslo Congrats...Just leaving Oslo. Jonas Store sure appreciates his good working rel with you, and seems super eager to help on Afpak. Rumor is that, with elecitons behind them, he may be moved to (get this!) the health ministry. He\'s mum on subject, but it makes political sense in Norway. Rumored rpt rumored successor is Jan Egeland-who would be a very good choice, though Jonas is in a class by himself. Off to Istanbul. Cheers. Thx. I just spoke w George from the plane before landing oin Dublin and I agree. Safe travels. ... on Armenia-Turkey. Tough stuff, I know. Great accomplishment. I\'m in Greece. George P will be big help. S'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Cheers',9,1,'3509 - C05766156.txt','New memo. Decline and fall, etc. Cheers, SidThanks and Happy Thanksgiving. I will call again over the next few days. CONFIDENTIAL November 26, 2009','New memo. Decline and fall, etc. Cheers, SidThanks and Happy Thanksgiving. I will call again over the next few days. CONFIDENTIAL November 26, 2009'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Cheers',9,1,'3676 - C05766531.txt','S Photo w/ 4 Afghan Civil Society Women FW: RE: Fw: Re:The secretary had her picture taken with the 4 women right before her press conference. She met them as she walked to the site, and then invited them to walk with her to the press conference. The four Afghan women sat together during the conference and the Secretary asked them to rise so she could acknowledge and applaud their courageous work promoting women\'s rights in Afghanistan. We will send some photos around. Cheers, P ************************************** Philip Breeden Press Counselor, US Embassy London Tel: 44-(0) 20-7894-0672 Fax: 4440) 20-7491-2485 Cell: B6 Email: breedenpx@state.gov ***************************************** Thanks, please let us know if this works! Caroline and Ashley: Saba Ghori (from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan) can be reached at She is in London and in contact with the 4 Afghan Civil Society Women representatives observing today\'s conference, and understands here is a possibility of a photo/pull aside for the Afghan women with the Secretary. Of the Afghan women, three are at the media center, and one is at the civil society conference. Saba doesn\'t have a way to access the media canter/Lancaster House. If the Secretary can do this photo opp/pull aside, someone would need to meet and escort the women. Two of the women have local cell numbers: Hope you can help to coordinate with Saba and 4 Afghan women. Thanks, Anjana Saba and Modi, I have included the Secretary\'s press team Ashley Yehl and Caroline Adler on this chain. They are best placed to coordinate with Huma and Philippe on this. Sarah Jane-Mayhew, our official photographer, will be at the media center at about 1530. Please note that Embassy blackberries are very slow. (I have this message on m desk toe but it has not yet reached my bb) If Phil needs to take quick action on this please send him a text message at Best, Matt Matt, This is the email chain regarding the a possibly opportunity for the 4 Afghan women civil society representatives to meet with the Secretary and take a photo. Three of the 4 are in the media center and Saba who has been travelling with them isPhil suggested she contact Huma. If you have other thoughts on who Saba can contact let me know and I\'ll pass that info along. Saba is from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan for the U.S. Ambassador-at- Large for Global Women\'s Issues, Ambassador Melanne Verveer. Thanks, Anjana Saba, Our press office says your best bet would be to work with Huma to see if this is possible. The logistics are a challenge. Huma\'s number is Modi, Anjana J Fyi I haven\'t been able to get in. I emailed huma and she hasn\'t responded. The conference is going on right now. If the women could even meet with the Secretary for a few minutes, that would be great! Can you ask huma? I have the nos of the women who are in the conf Yes, huma told me about last night What time is the conf? Are you in? I asked her Apparently, the women gave their recommendations to S and SRAP at a reception hosted by the prince of whales last night. They urged the two not to forget @ them The conference is today (thurs). I asked mary beth googman in SRAP if I cd go and was told it was very difficult S will take a photo with the women? Do you have access to a phone? I\'m talking about the conference at which the women will be observers. Isn\'t that tomw? I want to but I\'m not accredited. I think I asked you @ this in the other email. Who could we ask to get me in? You have to get there super early, and its already 7 am here! Please advise','S Photo w/ 4 Afghan Civil Society Women FW: RE: Fw: Re:The secretary had her picture taken with the 4 women right before her press conference. She met them as she walked to the site, and then invited them to walk with her to the press conference. The four Afghan women sat together during the conference and the Secretary asked them to rise so she could acknowledge and applaud their courageous work promoting women\'s rights in Afghanistan. We will send some photos around. Cheers, P ************************************** Philip Breeden Press Counselor, US Embassy London Tel: 44-(0) 20-7894-0672 Fax: 4440) 20-7491-2485 Cell: B6 Email: breedenpx@state.gov ***************************************** Thanks, please let us know if this works! Caroline and Ashley: Saba Ghori (from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan) can be reached at She is in London and in contact with the 4 Afghan Civil Society Women representatives observing today\'s conference, and understands here is a possibility of a photo/pull aside for the Afghan women with the Secretary. Of the Afghan women, three are at the media center, and one is at the civil society conference. Saba doesn\'t have a way to access the media canter/Lancaster House. If the Secretary can do this photo opp/pull aside, someone would need to meet and escort the women. Two of the women have local cell numbers: Hope you can help to coordinate with Saba and 4 Afghan women. Thanks, Anjana Saba and Modi, I have included the Secretary\'s press team Ashley Yehl and Caroline Adler on this chain. They are best placed to coordinate with Huma and Philippe on this. Sarah Jane-Mayhew, our official photographer, will be at the media center at about 1530. Please note that Embassy blackberries are very slow. (I have this message on m desk toe but it has not yet reached my bb) If Phil needs to take quick action on this please send him a text message at Best, Matt Matt, This is the email chain regarding the a possibly opportunity for the 4 Afghan women civil society representatives to meet with the Secretary and take a photo. Three of the 4 are in the media center and Saba who has been travelling with them isPhil suggested she contact Huma. If you have other thoughts on who Saba can contact let me know and I\'ll pass that info along. Saba is from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan for the U.S. Ambassador-at- Large for Global Women\'s Issues, Ambassador Melanne Verveer. Thanks, Anjana Saba, Our press office says your best bet would be to work with Huma to see if this is possible. The logistics are a challenge. Huma\'s number is Modi, Anjana J Fyi I haven\'t been able to get in. I emailed huma and she hasn\'t responded. The conference is going on right now. If the women could even meet with the Secretary for a few minutes, that would be great! Can you ask huma? I have the nos of the women who are in the conf Yes, huma told me about last night What time is the conf? Are you in? I asked her Apparently, the women gave their recommendations to S and SRAP at a reception hosted by the prince of whales last night. They urged the two not to forget @ them The conference is today (thurs). I asked mary beth googman in SRAP if I cd go and was told it was very difficult S will take a photo with the women? Do you have access to a phone? I\'m talking about the conference at which the women will be observers. Isn\'t that tomw? I want to but I\'m not accredited. I think I asked you @ this in the other email. Who could we ask to get me in? You have to get there super early, and its already 7 am here! Please advise'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Chellie_Pingree',1,1,'1894 - C05762384.txt','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Chelsea,_London',1,1,'3216 - C05765644.txt','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe WilsonFYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 201h ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to undertake projects in Africa. With our record of success elsewhere, we are certain that our approach to project development and execution will mesh nicely with African needs and U.S. policy priorities. Valerie, Trevor and Samantha join me in extending our best wishes to you, Bill, and Chelsea as we enter the holiday season. Joe Ambassador Joseph Wilson Director, Symbion Power Email: joseph.wilsonsymbion-power.com Tel. No. +1 505 629-9142 website: www.symbion-power.com  This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify immediately.','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe WilsonFYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 201h ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to undertake projects in Africa. With our record of success elsewhere, we are certain that our approach to project development and execution will mesh nicely with African needs and U.S. policy priorities. Valerie, Trevor and Samantha join me in extending our best wishes to you, Bill, and Chelsea as we enter the holiday season. Joe Ambassador Joseph Wilson Director, Symbion Power Email: joseph.wilsonsymbion-power.com Tel. No. +1 505 629-9142 website: www.symbion-power.com ; This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify immediately.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Chelsea,_Manhattan',1,1,'2308 - C05763123.txt','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010Did we regret this? Madam Secretary, That would be more than fine. I appreciate you even looking to see if this may work. On another note I wanted to send congratulations to you on the announcement of your daughters engagement. I know you are proud of her and rightfully so. Also I had dinner last night with a mutual friend of ours, Sen Lindsay Graham. Lindsay always talks how much he likes you and said if I were to be in contact with you to say hi from him. Stay well and I look forward to hearing and seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Terry-- So sorry I haven\'t responded before but I\'ve been hip deep in the rollout of the Afghanistan strategy. I am trying hard to accept this invite but haven\'t been able to nail down. We will let you know one way or the other by end of next week. Is that ok? I hope you, your family and the futures markets are all well! My very best wishes, Hillary Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010Did we regret this? Madam Secretary, That would be more than fine. I appreciate you even looking to see if this may work. On another note I wanted to send congratulations to you on the announcement of your daughters engagement. I know you are proud of her and rightfully so. Also I had dinner last night with a mutual friend of ours, Sen Lindsay Graham. Lindsay always talks how much he likes you and said if I were to be in contact with you to say hi from him. Stay well and I look forward to hearing and seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Terry-- So sorry I haven\'t responded before but I\'ve been hip deep in the rollout of the Afghanistan strategy. I am trying hard to accept this invite but haven\'t been able to nail down. We will let you know one way or the other by end of next week. Is that ok? I hope you, your family and the futures markets are all well! My very best wishes, Hillary Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Chelsea,_Massachusetts',1,1,'2200 - C05762899.txt','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: ...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here. It is a privilege to be a part of your team. We wish you, the President and Chelsea all the best during the holiday season and look forward to great achievements in 2010, with one tiny exception.','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: \"...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.\" It is a privilege to be a part of your team. We wish you, the President and Chelsea all the best during the holiday season and look forward to great achievements in 2010, with one tiny exception.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Chelsea_F.C.',3,1,'1238 - C05760550.txt','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010What do you think? Can I commit to this? Original Messa e Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010What do you think? Can I commit to this? Original Messa e Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Chelsea_F.C.',3,1,'1867 - C05762328.txt','QuestionsThanks, Hillary. I\'m attaching the CV of and have also sent it to Jake. I\'d have loved to attend the B6 India lunch, but I\'ve got a long-standing working lunch with the Managing Global Insecurity project at Brookings that Carlos Pascual set up and has been leading. Tom Pickering, Tim Wirth, Chet Crocker, Esther Brimmer, and various other such will be there, and I can\'t pull out (my office had passed this word to yours). I\'m so pleased you\'re going to India. It was your trip to the region, with Chelsea, in 95 that established the momentum for Bill\'s. I\'ll always remember you talk (with slide show) at State after you returned. I\'ll send you tomorrow my book Engaging India now that you\'re re- engaging them. Hard work ahead of on non-pro, as you know. Hope to see you before long. I\'m taking to Italy B6 and Turkey for two weeks next Saturday. Warmest regards, Strobe Strobe--I would love the name of the young man. Just send to me and I will circulate. Will you be coming to our India lunch tomorrow? H also, I\'ve got great young guy (30ish) to suggest for the assistant position if you\'re interested in someone of huge promise and total dedication and immense intelligence again, don\'t know whether to do this one with you directly or with jake or Cheryl Are you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Just arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Cheryl or Jake on that one. & dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- I\'ve seen twice running and walking in front of my house, once \\A/ and sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary','QuestionsThanks, Hillary. I\'m attaching the CV of and have also sent it to Jake. I\'d have loved to attend the B6 India lunch, but I\'ve got a long-standing working lunch with the \"Managing Global Insecurity\" project at Brookings that Carlos Pascual set up and has been leading. Tom Pickering, Tim Wirth, Chet Crocker, Esther Brimmer, and various other such will be there, and I can\'t pull out (my office had passed this word to yours). I\'m so pleased you\'re going to India. It was your trip to the region, with Chelsea, in 95 that established the momentum for Bill\'s. I\'ll always remember you talk (with slide show) at State after you returned. I\'ll send you tomorrow my book \"Engaging India\" now that you\'re re- engaging them. Hard work ahead of on non-pro, as you know. Hope to see you before long. I\'m taking to Italy B6 and Turkey for two weeks next Saturday. Warmest regards, Strobe Strobe--I would love the name of the young man. Just send to me and I will circulate. Will you be coming to our India lunch tomorrow? H also, I\'ve got great young guy (30ish) to suggest for the assistant position if you\'re interested in someone of huge promise and total dedication and immense intelligence again, don\'t know whether to do this one with you directly or with jake or Cheryl Are you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Just arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Cheryl or Jake on that one. & dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- I\'ve seen twice running and walking in front of my house, once \\A/ and sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Chelsea_F.C.',3,1,'3399 - C05765974.txt','Happy New Year!Happy new year to you and Bill--and Chelsea! Congrats on the upcoming marriage. A good sign, I hope, that this year will Thx for sending the emails about the Nigerian. We are working on all of the issues raised. I hope you, Jackie and the boys (men??) have a happy, healthy, prosperous 2010. I will look forward to seeing more of you in the upcoming months. All the best, H Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry','Happy New Year!Happy new year to you and Bill--and Chelsea! Congrats on the upcoming marriage. A good sign, I hope, that this year will Thx for sending the emails about the Nigerian. We are working on all of the issues raised. I hope you, Jackie and the boys (men??) have a happy, healthy, prosperous 2010. I will look forward to seeing more of you in the upcoming months. All the best, H Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Chemotherapy',1,1,'3091 - C05765000.txt','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about death panels. As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about \"death panels.\" As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Chengdu',1,1,'3571 - C05766273.txt','UPDATE: Death of Death ofHere is an update on the return of the remains Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:53:58 +0545 Colleaaues? Please let me know if Ops can be of further assistance. Best, Dana Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 Ruth Branson is added to distribution. Thanks, Clay Clay - many thanks for the update. Could you also keep ruth branson, the ocs duty officer, apprised of developments? She\'s not on our duty principals\' collective. Best, M This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Embassy Kathmandu is standing by to assist. Nepal is currently in the middle of the national holiday of Dashain when most things are closed. The embassy is closed for normal business on Monday and Tuesday and will reopen on Wednesday 9/30, however we will open to do whatever is necessary to assist. I am in contact with in Chengdu. Tina Onufer, US Consul Regards, Clay Adler Consul US Embassy Kathmandu +977-1-400-7200 x.4126 (office) adlerck@state.gov Colleagues: Regards, Michael T. Pascual Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-O) PascualMTstate.gov 202-647-1512 Hotmail has ever-growing storage! Don\'t worry about storage limits. Check it out.','UPDATE: Death of Death ofHere is an update on the return of the remains Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:53:58 +0545 Colleaaues? Please let me know if Ops can be of further assistance. Best, Dana Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 Ruth Branson is added to distribution. Thanks, Clay Clay - many thanks for the update. Could you also keep ruth branson, the ocs duty officer, apprised of developments? She\'s not on our duty principals\' collective. Best, M This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Embassy Kathmandu is standing by to assist. Nepal is currently in the middle of the national holiday of Dashain when most things are closed. The embassy is closed for normal business on Monday and Tuesday and will reopen on Wednesday 9/30, however we will open to do whatever is necessary to assist. I am in contact with in Chengdu. Tina Onufer, US Consul Regards, Clay Adler Consul US Embassy Kathmandu +977-1-400-7200 x.4126 (office) adlerck@state.gov Colleagues: Regards, Michael T. Pascual Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-O) PascualMTstate.gov; 202-647-1512 Hotmail has ever-growing storage! Don\'t worry about storage limits. Check it out.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Cherie_Blair',8,1,'1673 - C05761593.txt','confidentialI will go back to her and see when she is free when are you next in Europe or even better London. I will also ask when she can come to Washington Cherie- So sorry I\'ve been slow in responding but I am very interested in talking w I would be happy to host her if she were to come to DC or meet her in Europe when I\'m next there. How do you think I should proceed? All the best, Hillary Hilary, You may know but for the last four years I have been working with the Qatari\'s and in particular with issues in Qatar and I have built up a good relationship with them has approached me privately saying they are keen to get their relationship with the USA onto a more positive footing and she was hoping for a women to women one to one private meeting with you. She is happy to come to Washington if you could make some time available. Is this something you would be prepared o do. made a lot of difference already with her is someone who has real influence in Qatar and she has and with the in which I am involved as the I am sure the conversation would not be confined to these issues but would be about the US/Qatar relationship generally. Cherie Blair','confidentialI will go back to her and see when she is free when are you next in Europe or even better London. I will also ask when she can come to Washington Cherie- So sorry I\'ve been slow in responding but I am very interested in talking w I would be happy to host her if she were to come to DC or meet her in Europe when I\'m next there. How do you think I should proceed? All the best, Hillary Hilary, You may know but for the last four years I have been working with the Qatari\'s and in particular with issues in Qatar and I have built up a good relationship with them has approached me privately saying they are keen to get their relationship with the USA onto a more positive footing and she was hoping for a \"women to women\" one to one private meeting with you. She is happy to come to Washington if you could make some time available. Is this something you would be prepared o do. made a lot of difference already with her is someone who has real influence in Qatar and she has and with the in which I am involved as the I am sure the conversation would not be confined to these issues but would be about the US/Qatar relationship generally. Cherie Blair'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Cherie_Blair',8,1,'1701 - C05761699.txt','confidentialDear Cherie, Thank you for your message. Would you be able to ask Hilary to suggest two dates either in Washington and or Europe in the near future? With the suggested dates, I can then confirm a meeting. Should you need to contact me urgently you can reach me on my mobile at Regards, 2009/5/23 Cherie Blair Here is my reply from hilaary how do you suggestu I move it forward Sent from my HTC Touch Pro','confidentialDear Cherie, Thank you for your message. Would you be able to ask Hilary to suggest two dates either in Washington and or Europe in the near future? With the suggested dates, I can then confirm a meeting. Should you need to contact me urgently you can reach me on my mobile at Regards, 2009/5/23 Cherie Blair Here is my reply from hilaary how do you suggestu I move it forward Sent from my HTC Touch Pro'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Cherie_Blair',8,1,'1778 - C05761878.txt','confidentialHilary, You may know but for the last four years I have been working with the Qatari\'s and in particular with ssues in Qatar and I have built up a good relationship with them has approached me privately saying they are keen to get their relationship with the USA onto a more positive footing and she was hoping for a women to women one to one private meeting with you. She is happy to come to Washington if you could make some time available. Is this something you would be prepared o do. is someone who has real influence in Qatar and she has made a lot of difference already with her which I am involved as the I am sure the conversation would not be confined to these issues but would be about the US/Qatar relationship generally. Cherie Blair This message has been scanned by MailController. on and with the in','confidentialHilary, You may know but for the last four years I have been working with the Qatari\'s and in particular with ssues in Qatar and I have built up a good relationship with them has approached me privately saying they are keen to get their relationship with the USA onto a more positive footing and she was hoping for a \"women to women\" one to one private meeting with you. She is happy to come to Washington if you could make some time available. Is this something you would be prepared o do. is someone who has real influence in Qatar and she has made a lot of difference already with her which I am involved as the I am sure the conversation would not be confined to these issues but would be about the US/Qatar relationship generally. Cherie Blair This message has been scanned by MailController. on and with the in'),(11.489208938352913,5.744604469176457,2500,'Cherie_Blair',8,2,'2203 - C05762903.txt','message back from our friendWill do. Lona--pls tell Jeff Feltman, that Sheika Mouza could not come to DC in June or July but can come as stated below in Sept. Ask if he thinks we should try to meet her in Europe earlier or wait until then. Thx. Thank you for your immediate follow up. Her Highness informs me she is unable to meet during the suggested dates in June 2009 due to prior commitments. However, Her Highness is available to meet immediately after Ramadan/Eid week of September 27, 2009. I hope these dates are suitable for Mrs. Clinton. Cherie Booth QC The information contained in this email and all attachments are private and confidential and may be privileged. The information is intended for the exclusive use of the recipient individual(s) or organisation(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that the content or attachments to this communication may not be disclosed, copied, used or distributed without our express permission and we would be grateful if you would then advise the sender immediately of the error in delivery by responding to this message, and then delete it from your system. Thank you. Virus Warning: Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free from software viruses which could damage your computer, it may contain such viruses. While the sender has taken every precaution to minimise this risk, 86','message back from our friendWill do. Lona--pls tell Jeff Feltman, that Sheika Mouza could not come to DC in June or July but can come as stated below in Sept. Ask if he thinks we should try to meet her in Europe earlier or wait until then. Thx. \"Thank you for your immediate follow up. Her Highness informs me she is unable to meet during the suggested dates in June 2009 due to prior commitments. However, Her Highness is available to meet immediately after Ramadan/Eid week of September 27, 2009. I hope these dates are suitable for Mrs. Clinton.\" Cherie Booth QC The information contained in this email and all attachments are private and confidential and may be privileged. The information is intended for the exclusive use of the recipient individual(s) or organisation(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that the content or attachments to this communication may not be disclosed, copied, used or distributed without our express permission and we would be grateful if you would then advise the sender immediately of the error in delivery by responding to this message, and then delete it from your system. Thank you. Virus Warning: Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free from software viruses which could damage your computer, it may contain such viruses. While the sender has taken every precaution to minimise this risk, 86'),(11.489208938352913,5.744604469176457,2500,'Cherie_Blair',8,2,'2213 - C05762915.txt','message back from our friendGreat. All the best to you its fantastic to see you doing so well and when I see what a difference you are making it remindsme why politics is too important to be left to the bad people Sent from my HTC Touch Pro Thx. I will follow up. Best, H Thank you for your immediate follow up. Her Highness informs me she is unable to meet during the suggested dates in June 2009 due to prior commitments. However, Her Highness is available to meet immediately after Ramadan/Eid week of September 27, 2009. I hope these dates are suitable for Mrs. Clinton. Cherie Booth QC The information contained in this email and all attachments are private and confidential and may be privileged. The information is intended for the exclusive use of the recipient individual(s) or organisation(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that the content or attachments to this communication may not be disclosed, copied, used or distributed without our express permission and we would be grateful if you would then advise the sender immediately of the error in delivery by responding to this message, and then delete it from your system. Thank you. Virus Warning: Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free from software viruses which could damage your computer, it may contain such viruses. While the sender has taken every precaution to minimise this risk, the Blair Partnership cannot and will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of software viruses which you','message back from our friendGreat. All the best to you its fantastic to see you doing so well and when I see what a difference you are making it remindsme why politics is too important to be left to the bad people Sent from my HTC Touch Pro Thx. I will follow up. Best, H \"Thank you for your immediate follow up. Her Highness informs me she is unable to meet during the suggested dates in June 2009 due to prior commitments. However, Her Highness is available to meet immediately after Ramadan/Eid week of September 27, 2009. I hope these dates are suitable for Mrs. Clinton.\" Cherie Booth QC The information contained in this email and all attachments are private and confidential and may be privileged. The information is intended for the exclusive use of the recipient individual(s) or organisation(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that the content or attachments to this communication may not be disclosed, copied, used or distributed without our express permission and we would be grateful if you would then advise the sender immediately of the error in delivery by responding to this message, and then delete it from your system. Thank you. Virus Warning: Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free from software viruses which could damage your computer, it may contain such viruses. While the sender has taken every precaution to minimise this risk, the Blair Partnership cannot and will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of software viruses which you'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Cherie_Blair',8,1,'2607 - C05764111.txt','Sheikha Mosa of QatarI am and would love to see you and/or melanne. We arrive onl9th leave 25th Sent from my HTC Touch Pro Thanks for the help. We\'re working to schedule a time, and I\'m looking forward to seeing her. Will you be in NY next week? She is available to see you on 24th September either morning or afternoon? Alternatively 28th or 29th September Does that work for you Cherie Blair This message has been scanned by MailController <http://www.mailcontrolleraltohiway.com/> .','Sheikha Mosa of QatarI am and would love to see you and/or melanne. We arrive onl9th leave 25th Sent from my HTC Touch Pro Thanks for the help. We\'re working to schedule a time, and I\'m looking forward to seeing her. Will you be in NY next week? She is available to see you on 24th September either morning or afternoon? Alternatively 28th or 29th September Does that work for you Cherie Blair This message has been scanned by MailController <http://www.mailcontrolleraltohiway.com/> .'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Cherie_Blair',8,1,'2853 - C05764595.txt','Sheikha Mosa of QatarYes, trying to find a time to meet with Cherie. Also, fyi, a few years ago, I worked to advise Sheikha Mosa on how to organize her office vis a vis her foundation, etc. She was always taken by how effective you were as First Lady. I worked with Booz Allen on the project. She is very impressive. Are you seeing Cherie Blair as she requests below? I am and would love to see you and/or melanne. We arrive onl9th leave 25th Sent from my HTC Touch Pro Thanks for the help. We\'re working to schedule a time, and I\'m looking forward to seeing her. Will you be in NY next week? <hr15@mycingular.blackberrv.net> She is available to see you on 24th September either morning or afternoon? Alternatively 28th or 29th September Does that work for you Cherie Blair','Sheikha Mosa of QatarYes, trying to find a time to meet with Cherie. Also, fyi, a few years ago, I worked to advise Sheikha Mosa on how to organize her office vis a vis her foundation, etc. She was always taken by how effective you were as First Lady. I worked with Booz Allen on the project. She is very impressive. Are you seeing Cherie Blair as she requests below? I am and would love to see you and/or melanne. We arrive onl9th leave 25th Sent from my HTC Touch Pro Thanks for the help. We\'re working to schedule a time, and I\'m looking forward to seeing her. Will you be in NY next week? <hr15@mycingular.blackberrv.net> She is available to see you on 24th September either morning or afternoon? Alternatively 28th or 29th September Does that work for you Cherie Blair'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Cherie_Blair',8,1,'3384 - C05765934.txt','Sheikha Mosa of QatarI will lock in in this morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Lona--have we worked this out? She is available to see you on 24th September either morning or afternoon? Alternatively 28th or 29th September Does that work for you Cherie Blair','Sheikha Mosa of QatarI will lock in in this morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Lona--have we worked this out? She is available to see you on 24th September either morning or afternoon? Alternatively 28th or 29th September Does that work for you Cherie Blair'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Cheryl_Fernandez-Versini',1,1,'1393 - C05761050.txt','Ellen and Bob RE:See below ? we\'re meeting at 10:30am Cheryl, Best, Ellen','Ellen and Bob RE:See below ? we\'re meeting at 10:30am Cheryl, Best, Ellen'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Cheryl_Lynn',1,1,'2814 - C05764527.txt','Pascoe, B. LynnFyi Cheryl Lynn Pascoe is a retired career FS0 who is currently the Under Secretary General (USYG) of the United Nations for Political Affairs All the USGY\'s are appointed by the Secretary General. The US usually has one of the USYG\'s positions, though at the moment we have two, Pascoe and Greg Starr who is the USYG for Safety and Security USGY\'s serve term appointments usually five years but also at the pleasure of the Secretary General. Regards pat Ty)','Pascoe, B. LynnFyi Cheryl Lynn Pascoe is a retired career FS0 who is currently the Under Secretary General (USYG) of the United Nations for Political Affairs All the USGY\'s are appointed by the Secretary General. The US usually has one of the USYG\'s positions, though at the moment we have two, Pascoe and Greg Starr who is the USYG for Safety and Security USGY\'s serve term appointments usually five years but also at the pleasure of the Secretary General. Regards pat Ty)');
INSERT INTO `mv_tfidf` VALUES (5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Cheryl_Mills',11,1,'1248 - C05760568.txt','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an ask-the-secretary column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to text the secretary. (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals, said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an \"ask-the-secretary\" column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to \"text the secretary.\" (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) \"New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals,\" said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Cheryl_Mills',11,1,'1340 - C05760756.txt','FW Resume and Other Matters Resume and Other Matters esume and Other Matters Re Resume and Other Matters ResumeFYI Cheryl, the organization. It is a loss for Daniel to be the CEO of As soon as we solve the deputy position, I am sure the rest will be easy. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Terrific - I will make it a point to see you one of those days so copying Joanne to find a time. Love the new cdm cdm Original Messa e Joanne Laszczych Assistant to Counselor and Chief of Staff, Cheryl Mills Department of State 2201 C Street, N.W. Phone: 202-647-5548 Fax: 202-736-4535','FW Resume and Other Matters Resume and Other Matters esume and Other Matters Re Resume and Other Matters ResumeFYI Cheryl, the organization. It is a loss for Daniel to be the CEO of As soon as we solve the deputy position, I am sure the rest will be easy. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Terrific - I will make it a point to see you one of those days so copying Joanne to find a time. Love the new cdm cdm Original Messa e Joanne Laszczych Assistant to Counselor and Chief of Staff, Cheryl Mills Department of State 2201 C Street, N.W. Phone: 202-647-5548 Fax: 202-736-4535'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Cheryl_Mills',11,1,'1610 - C05761453.txt','GoodwinFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Thanks, Cheryl.. Goodwin met with Feinstein this evening and it sounds like it went really well.. It was definitely a very preliminary conversation, but also very good to get the opportunity for Feinstein to meet and get to know Goodwin.. Thank you and HRC again for all of your help! On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:46 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: Feinstein promised hrc to meet with him and that she would give him primary consideration. She knows he is imp to hrc and that hrc thinks he us her kind of scholar and judge. On note - if hand written, send to my home and 1 will hand to her if electronic - same, email to me and 1 will hand to her Hi Cheryl - came back to several messages from Feinstein\'s office wanting to set up a meeting with Goodwin.* Sounds like HRC must have spoken with her.* Feinstein wants to meet Goodwin tomorrow evening. Anything we should know before the meeting? Thanks again for everything!, Also, Goodwin wants to write a thank you note to HRC.0 Where can he send it so that it gets to her? xo, Ann On Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 3:02 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: *****41404 4.44404 Thanks, Cheryl.* I\'m attaching two different sets of talking points - one for Greg Craig, stressing Goodwin\'s progressive and activist credentials - and the other for Feinstein, stressing his moderation.. We have heard that Feinstein needs assurance that Goodwin isn\'t too liberal. 414044340 444444.Thanks again for helping in this very major way., your plate and HRC\'s....so thank you, thank you, thank you! 0.400.0 44444.4, 4- 4444444 On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 5:05 PM, AnnMOLeary 4$4 444More of a liberal? I\'ll do two sets and send it back tonight. 444444. 04440454 Sent from my iPhone .44.444 .444444 On Mar 19, 2009, at 4:57 PM, Cheryl Mills Greg is an more of an ideologue What do you think about using the lead sentences in each point only--deleting the narrative Or is the problem more fundamental? Then I need a little help about what would go to the heart of greg\'s interests .44440.*AAA**. .44.44.-. 44$444?$444$44 Here is my fear about these points - they are likely to repel rather than compel greg they will 40434.434. \'4444444+444444 Cheryl 4443444. .444444 .44+044THANK YOU.* It would be terrific if HRC could make these calls.. If possible, it would be great if she could also call Feinstein because we are hoping Feinstein will not just bless, but affirmatively support Goodwin\'s nomination. 4444.44 .44444. .04340440+44444 I\'m pasting the talking points below and attaching them in Word.. I\'m also attaching Goodwin\'s bio/resume if you need it. 044.04. 444444444544444 I can\'t thank you enough!! 44434.44> 44.4444 4****44 4,44>A4,44-Ann *****4?4, 4444444> 44444444444444Key talking points for HRC.s calls to POTUS, Greg Craig and Senator Feinstein recommending Goodwin Liu for a nomination to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals .40..44* 4404..4 +444+44 44454 Goodwin is a widely respected, first-rate legal scholar. I know this first-hand -4. - -+44.44 .44.440 A40.44.44 --0016364c716b92d97404664f2917--','GoodwinFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Thanks, Cheryl.. Goodwin met with Feinstein this evening and it sounds like it went really well.. It was definitely a very preliminary conversation, but also very good to get the opportunity for Feinstein to meet and get to know Goodwin.. Thank you and HRC again for all of your help! On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:46 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: Feinstein promised hrc to meet with him and that she would give him primary consideration. She knows he is imp to hrc and that hrc thinks he us her kind of scholar and judge. On note - if hand written, send to my home and 1 will hand to her; if electronic - same, email to me and 1 will hand to her Hi Cheryl - came back to several messages from Feinstein\'s office wanting to set up a meeting with Goodwin.* Sounds like HRC must have spoken with her.* Feinstein wants to meet Goodwin tomorrow evening. Anything we should know before the meeting? Thanks again for everything!, Also, Goodwin wants to write a thank you note to HRC.0 Where can he send it so that it gets to her? xo, Ann On Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 3:02 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: *****41404 4.44404 Thanks, Cheryl.* I\'m attaching two different sets of talking points - one for Greg Craig, stressing Goodwin\'s progressive and activist credentials - and the other for Feinstein, stressing his moderation.. We have heard that Feinstein needs assurance that Goodwin isn\'t too liberal. 414044340 444444.Thanks again for helping in this very major way., your plate and HRC\'s....so thank you, thank you, thank you! 0.400.0 44444.4, 4- 4444444 On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 5:05 PM, AnnMOLeary 4$4 444More of a liberal? I\'ll do two sets and send it back tonight. 444444. 04440454 Sent from my iPhone .44.444 .444444 On Mar 19, 2009, at 4:57 PM, \"Cheryl Mills\" Greg is an more of an ideologue What do you think about using the lead sentences in each point only--deleting the narrative Or is the problem more fundamental? Then I need a little help about what would go to the heart of greg\'s interests .44440.*AAA**. .44.44.-. 44$444?$444$44 Here is my fear about these points - they are likely to repel rather than compel greg; they will 40434.434. \'4444444+444444 Cheryl 4443444. .444444 .44+044THANK YOU.* It would be terrific if HRC could make these calls.. If possible, it would be great if she could also call Feinstein because we are hoping Feinstein will not just bless, but affirmatively support Goodwin\'s nomination. 4444.44 .44444. .04340440+44444 I\'m pasting the talking points below and attaching them in Word.. I\'m also attaching Goodwin\'s bio/resume if you need it. 044.04. 444444444544444 I can\'t thank you enough!! 44434.44> 44.4444 4****44 4,44>A4,44-Ann *****4?4, 4444444> 44444444444444Key talking points for HRC.s calls to POTUS, Greg Craig and Senator Feinstein recommending Goodwin Liu for a nomination to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals .40..44* 4404..4 +444+44 44454 Goodwin is a widely respected, first-rate legal scholar. I know this first-hand -4. - -\"+44.44 .4;4.440 A40.44.44 --0016364c716b92d97404664f2917--'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Cheryl_Mills',11,1,'1793 - C05761905.txt','ScheduleThis should have been faxed to house. Here is final schedule: 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Cheryl Mills, Joan Donoghue, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS 11:40 am DEPART State Department En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION Note: 100 people attending the reception, 250 attending the luncheon. Reception called from 11:00am-12:00pm, Luncheon from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Upon arrival, Page Harrington escorts HRC to the tented Garden Terrace, as guests are sitting for the luncheon. HRC sits at the head table. At 12:00pm, Peggy Cifrino, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum event chair, delivers welcoming remarks and introduces Audrey Sheppard, Chair, Board of Directors, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. Audrey Sheppard delivers brief remarks and announces HRC as the receipent of the 2009 Annual Alice Award. HRC proceeds to stage to accept award. HRC gives brief remarks and departs, luncheon program continues.','ScheduleThis should have been faxed to house. Here is final schedule: 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Cheryl Mills, Joan Donoghue, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS 11:40 am DEPART State Department En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION Note: 100 people attending the reception, 250 attending the luncheon. Reception called from 11:00am-12:00pm, Luncheon from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Upon arrival, Page Harrington escorts HRC to the tented Garden Terrace, as guests are sitting for the luncheon. HRC sits at the head table. At 12:00pm, Peggy Cifrino, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum event chair, delivers welcoming remarks and introduces Audrey Sheppard, Chair, Board of Directors, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. Audrey Sheppard delivers brief remarks and announces HRC as the receipent of the 2009 Annual Alice Award. HRC proceeds to stage to accept award. HRC gives brief remarks and departs, luncheon program continues.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Cheryl_Mills',11,1,'2036 - C05762668.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/7/098:00 am BREAKFAST FOR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING 9:15 am INDIA STRATEGY James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 10:00 am PHONE CALL w/HENRY KISSINGER 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR THREE 11:05 am Treaty Room 11:15 am PRIVATE MEETING w/DAVE STONE 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm POLICY LUNCHEON 2:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm MEETING ONUS/CHINA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office *Kurt Campbell, P.J. Crowley, Cheryl Mills, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Hums Abedin, Jake Sullivan and Derek Chollet 3:15 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ MARK HYMAN 3:45 pm Secretary\'s Office Tbd DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence Tbd ARRIVE Private Residence 7:00 pm PHONE CALL w/JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER NAKASONE Secretary\'s Residence ### 103','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/7/098:00 am BREAKFAST FOR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING 9:15 am INDIA STRATEGY James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 10:00 am PHONE CALL w/HENRY KISSINGER 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR THREE 11:05 am Treaty Room 11:15 am PRIVATE MEETING w/DAVE STONE 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm POLICY LUNCHEON 2:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm MEETING ONUS/CHINA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office *Kurt Campbell, P.J. Crowley, Cheryl Mills, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Hums Abedin, Jake Sullivan and Derek Chollet 3:15 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ MARK HYMAN 3:45 pm Secretary\'s Office Tbd DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence Tbd ARRIVE Private Residence 7:00 pm PHONE CALL w/JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER NAKASONE Secretary\'s Residence ### 103'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Cheryl_Mills',11,1,'2147 - C05762824.txt','couple edits - DEREK CHOLLET\'s EDITS couple editsAttachments: 2009-07-10 JJS_speech_2[1].doc Derek\'s comments ? again in redline in text so Oscar should print so you can see them. cdm  Sullivan, Jacob J Cheryl Mills <  Mills, Cheryl D','couple edits - DEREK CHOLLET\'s EDITS couple editsAttachments: 2009-07-10 JJS_speech_2[1].doc Derek\'s comments ? again in redline in text so Oscar should print so you can see them. cdm ; Sullivan, Jacob J; Cheryl Mills < ; Mills, Cheryl D'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Cheryl_Mills',11,1,'2455 - C05763778.txt','Out of Office AutoReply: PC todayI will be out of the office until Wednesday, August 26th. If you need immediate assistance, please contact Cheryl Mills\' office at (202) 647 5548.','Out of Office AutoReply: PC todayI will be out of the office until Wednesday, August 26th. If you need immediate assistance, please contact Cheryl Mills\' office at (202) 647 5548.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Cheryl_Mills',11,1,'2505 - C05763902.txt','Are you on this call?cheryl.mills Saturday, July 25, 2009 1:46 PM H Re: Are you on this call? Sent via 13IackBerry by AT&T','Are you on this call?cheryl.mills Saturday, July 25, 2009 1:46 PM H Re: Are you on this call? Sent via 13IackBerry by AT&T'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Cheryl_Mills',11,1,'2536 - C05763975.txt','Secretary of State\'s visit to AfricaMs. Cheryl Mills Counselor & Chief of Staff Department of State Dear Chief of Staff, Following our short exchange of views, on the margins of your last meeting with the African Diplomatic Group on Food Security, and yesterday\'s press release on Secretary of State\'s visit to Africa, I wish to express my deepest appreciation for your personal support in the positive consideration of the invitation the Cape Verdian Minister of Foreign Affairs extended to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The Cape Verdian authorities see this visit as an important landmark in the bilateral relations between Cape Verde and the US and an opportunity to discuss ways to strenghten those relations and our cooperation at the international level where we share various views and goals. We therefore look forward to the visit with much enthusiasm. In this line, I wish to reiterate that the Embassy of Cape Verde and myself stand ready to facilitate and contribute in any way deemed necessary to ensure an adequate preparation of the visit. Please feel free to contact me at my following e-mails: official e-mail or My private one or by cell phone It will be for me a personal pleasure to welcome you in my country. Best regards, Fatima Veiga 328','Secretary of State\'s visit to AfricaMs. Cheryl Mills Counselor & Chief of Staff Department of State Dear Chief of Staff, Following our short exchange of views, on the margins of your last meeting with the African Diplomatic Group on Food Security, and yesterday\'s press release on Secretary of State\'s visit to Africa, I wish to express my deepest appreciation for your personal support in the positive consideration of the invitation the Cape Verdian Minister of Foreign Affairs extended to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The Cape Verdian authorities see this visit as an important landmark in the bilateral relations between Cape Verde and the US and an opportunity to discuss ways to strenghten those relations and our cooperation at the international level where we share various views and goals. We therefore look forward to the visit with much enthusiasm. In this line, I wish to reiterate that the Embassy of Cape Verde and myself stand ready to facilitate and contribute in any way deemed necessary to ensure an adequate preparation of the visit. Please feel free to contact me at my following e-mails: official e-mail or My private one or by cell phone It will be for me a personal pleasure to welcome you in my country. Best regards, Fatima Veiga 328'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Cheryl_Mills',11,1,'2748 - C05764397.txt','Resume and Other Matters ResumeWho is FYI Cheryl, the organization. It is a loss for Daniel to be the CEO of As soon as we solve the deputy position, I am sure th\'e rest will be easy. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Terrific - I will make it a point to see you one of those days so copying Joanne to find a time. Love the new cdm cdm Cheryl, Thank you for getting back to me. I have exchanged e mails with last week and will plan to see him next week when I am in DC. I plan to be in town all day the 27,28, and the 29th. I look forward to speak to Rich as well. I have had few resumes in the last few days as well. I will bring you current when we speak. Thanks again. I also have a new E mail address. It is dwyohannes Daniel Daniel: I hope you are doing well. I will be calling you to follow-up on the Deputy matter this week. Rich Verma also should be reaching out to you to offer whatever support you need from our leg folks to assist in your confirmation effort. Joanne Laszczych Assistant to Counselor and Chief of Staff, Cheryl Mills Department of State 2201 C Street, N.W.','Resume and Other Matters ResumeWho is FYI Cheryl, the organization. It is a loss for Daniel to be the CEO of As soon as we solve the deputy position, I am sure th\'e rest will be easy. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Terrific - I will make it a point to see you one of those days so copying Joanne to find a time. Love the new cdm cdm Cheryl, Thank you for getting back to me. I have exchanged e mails with last week and will plan to see him next week when I am in DC. I plan to be in town all day the 27,28, and the 29th. I look forward to speak to Rich as well. I have had few resumes in the last few days as well. I will bring you current when we speak. Thanks again. I also have a new E mail address. It is dwyohannes Daniel Daniel: I hope you are doing well. I will be calling you to follow-up on the Deputy matter this week. Rich Verma also should be reaching out to you to offer whatever support you need from our leg folks to assist in your confirmation effort. Joanne Laszczych Assistant to Counselor and Chief of Staff, Cheryl Mills Department of State 2201 C Street, N.W.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Cheryl_Mills',11,1,'3725 - C05766624.txt','Memo for meeting with Melanne on Options forFYI ? Meeting with Melanne and Margaret on Monday. cdm Cheryl, Below and attached are a draft memo on options for with Melanne as soon as possible. Margaret in preparation for a meeting we should have Cheryl Mills and Melanne Verveer Margaret Carpenter November 26, 2009 However, after meeting with in the Clinton Administration) and after the prospects for a full-time position at State became unlikely, she proposed in May that she work as a consultant Date: for three-to-four months a year to prepare for and attend the session.','Memo for meeting with Melanne on Options forFYI ? Meeting with Melanne and Margaret on Monday. cdm Cheryl, Below and attached are a draft memo on options for with Melanne as soon as possible. Margaret in preparation for a meeting we should have Cheryl Mills and Melanne Verveer Margaret Carpenter November 26, 2009 However, after meeting with in the Clinton Administration) and after the prospects for a full-time position at State became unlikely, she proposed in May that she work as a consultant Date: for three-to-four months a year to prepare for and attend the session.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Chess',2,1,'2095 - C05762755.txt','FrameI think this is very good. I really like the emphasis on security, which is part of her brand, and very relevant (I always have in the back of my mind the possibility that great tragedy will strike again, so we need to prepared to deal with that reality, should it come about some day). I like combining that with the notion of prosperity and humanity, which together covers so much ground - from economic development to human rights. A couple miscl thoughts -- - in terms of promoting prosperity/economic development, might there be a reason to technological advancement (giving people access to education and technological tools that can help them in terms of both education and access to social networks and other avenues for advancement). You do reference education in the development arena, and in prosperity, so that\'s good). - there isn\'t much here mentioning democratization, freedom, etc. I know that is probably dicey given the multitude of governments we want to partner with that aren\'t ready to talk that talk, but still think it needs to be incorporated in some aspect of a mission statement. - really like strong reference to women as a key to economic and social stabilization. That ties into her brand and into a reality. I know when the First Ladies of Africa came out here to LA, one of the desires was to try to draw them into an alliance that might transcend their own national differences and create cross-border force for positive change. A friend of mine is one of the executives with the Hunger Project, whose CEO is a woman who focuses, too, on the way targeting women can help alleviate hunger in ways that just dealing with men or generally cannot. - really like that \'variable geometry\' reference. This is kind of like 3 dimensional chess - strange and complicated alliances need to be made to grapple with a multitude of cross-cutting challenges. This is calculus, not arithmetic. - would like to be sure religions are involved here, vis a vis the various partnerships. It can be either a powerful force of positive change, or it can get in the way of progress, depending on how it\'s used or abused, 60','FrameI think this is very good. I really like the emphasis on security, which is part of her brand, and very relevant (I always have in the back of my mind the possibility that great tragedy will strike again, so we need to prepared to deal with that reality, should it come about some day). I like combining that with the notion of prosperity and humanity, which together covers so much ground - from economic development to human rights. A couple miscl thoughts -- - in terms of promoting prosperity/economic development, might there be a reason to technological advancement (giving people access to education and technological tools that can help them in terms of both education and access to social networks and other avenues for advancement). You do reference education in the development arena, and in prosperity, so that\'s good). - there isn\'t much here mentioning democratization, freedom, etc. I know that is probably dicey given the multitude of governments we want to partner with that aren\'t ready to talk that talk, but still think it needs to be incorporated in some aspect of a mission statement. - really like strong reference to women as a key to economic and social stabilization. That ties into her \"brand\" and into a reality. I know when the First Ladies of Africa came out here to LA, one of the desires was to try to draw them into an alliance that might transcend their own national differences and create cross-border force for positive change. A friend of mine is one of the executives with the Hunger Project, whose CEO is a woman who focuses, too, on the way targeting women can help alleviate hunger in ways that just dealing with men or generally cannot. - really like that \'variable geometry\' reference. This is kind of like 3 dimensional chess - strange and complicated alliances need to be made to grapple with a multitude of cross-cutting challenges. This is calculus, not arithmetic. - would like to be sure religions are involved here, vis a vis the various partnerships. It can be either a powerful force of positive change, or it can get in the way of progress, depending on how it\'s used or abused, 60'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Chess',2,1,'3154 - C05765145.txt','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately, the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. I think we should ... get on it and get with it. It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an unprecedented offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli restraint in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, unprecedented, even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan falls far short of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it unprecedented, which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah you stand there guardedly optimistic in public in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. \"We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately,\" the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. \"I think we should ... get on it and get with it.\" It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an \"unprecedented\" offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli \"restraint\" in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, \"unprecedented,\" even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan \"falls far short\" of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it \"unprecedented,\" which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East; clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah; you stand there \"guardedly optimistic\" in public; in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Chester_Byerly',1,1,'3498 - C05766130.txt','Open SkiesYes, all emails on this came from john byerly. Bob, Jose, and in particular John Byerly in EEB. He did the heavy lifting on this. I\'ll check on who else might need a shoutout. Who do I congratulate at weekly meeting Monday on securing agreement?','Open SkiesYes, all emails on this came from john byerly. Bob, Jose, and in particular John Byerly in EEB. He did the heavy lifting on this. I\'ll check on who else might need a shoutout. Who do I congratulate at weekly meeting Monday on securing agreement?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Chevron_Corporation',2,1,'2305 - C05763118.txt','Shanghai ExpoIn the good news department... Great news from Chevron! Just spoke to the senior VP for govt affairs, who confirmed that CEO Dave O\'Reillys letter to S meant that Chevron has signed on to be a global partner at 5 mil so we\'re moving closer to our goal, thanks to her! Maybe that could entice the press to do a story now on her leadership.i 198','Shanghai ExpoIn the good news department... Great news from Chevron! Just spoke to the senior VP for govt affairs, who confirmed that CEO Dave O\'Reilly\"s letter to S meant that Chevron has signed on to be a global partner at 5 mil so we\'re moving closer to our goal, thanks to her! Maybe that could entice the press to do a story now on her leadership.i 198'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Chevron_Corporation',2,1,'3155 - C05765149.txt','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset, says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'. The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset,\" says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. \"When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'.\" The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.'),(11.489208938352913,5.744604469176457,2500,'Chicago',8,2,'1238 - C05760550.txt','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010What do you think? Can I commit to this? Original Messa e Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010What do you think? Can I commit to this? Original Messa e Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Chicago',8,1,'1288 - C05760667.txt','Learning the hard wayFYI Learning the hard way Mar 26th 2009 From The Economist print edition Barack Obama may at last be getting a grip. But he still needs to show more leadership, at home and abroad HILLARY CLINTON\'S most effective quip, in her long struggle with Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination last year, was that the Oval Office is no place for on-the-job training. It went to the heart of the nagging worry about the silver-tongued young senator from Illinois: that he lacked even the slightest executive experience, and that in his brief career he had never really stood up to powerful interests, whether in his home city of Chicago or in the wider world. Might Mrs Clinton have been right about her foe? Not altogether. In foreign policy in particular Mr Obama has already done some commendable things. He has held out a sincere hand to Iran he has ordered Guantanamo closed within a year he has set himself firmly against torture. He has, as the world and this newspaper wanted, taken a less strident tone in dealing with friends and rivals alike. But at home Mr Obama has had a difficult start. His performance has been weaker than those who endorsed his candidacy, including this newspaper, had hoped. Many of his strongest supporters?liberal columnists, prominent donors, Democratic Party stalwarts?have started to question him. As for those not so beholden, polls show that independent voters again prefer Republicans to Democrats, a startling reversal of fortune in just a few weeks. Mr Obama\'s once-celestial approval ratings are about where George Bush\'s were at this stage in his awful presidency. Despite his resounding electoral victory, his solid majorities in both chambers of Congress and the obvious goodwill of the bulk of the electorate, Mr Obama has seemed curiously feeble. Empty posts, weak policies 6','Learning the hard wayFYI Learning the hard way Mar 26th 2009 From The Economist print edition Barack Obama may at last be getting a grip. But he still needs to show more leadership, at home and abroad HILLARY CLINTON\'S most effective quip, in her long struggle with Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination last year, was that the Oval Office is no place for on-the-job training. It went to the heart of the nagging worry about the silver-tongued young senator from Illinois: that he lacked even the slightest executive experience, and that in his brief career he had never really stood up to powerful interests, whether in his home city of Chicago or in the wider world. Might Mrs Clinton have been right about her foe? Not altogether. In foreign policy in particular Mr Obama has already done some commendable things. He has held out a sincere hand to Iran; he has ordered Guantanamo closed within a year; he has set himself firmly against torture. He has, as the world and this newspaper wanted, taken a less strident tone in dealing with friends and rivals alike. But at home Mr Obama has had a difficult start. His performance has been weaker than those who endorsed his candidacy, including this newspaper, had hoped. Many of his strongest supporters?liberal columnists, prominent donors, Democratic Party stalwarts?have started to question him. As for those not so beholden, polls show that independent voters again prefer Republicans to Democrats, a startling reversal of fortune in just a few weeks. Mr Obama\'s once-celestial approval ratings are about where George Bush\'s were at this stage in his awful presidency. Despite his resounding electoral victory, his solid majorities in both chambers of Congress and the obvious goodwill of the bulk of the electorate, Mr Obama has seemed curiously feeble. Empty posts, weak policies 6'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Chicago',8,1,'153 - C05739739.txt','NATOI\'m heading back from meetings on women, peace and security at NATO. The chief implementer of WPS at DOD also traveled with me. It was extremely productive. SG Rasmussen chaired a meeting on 1325 today of all the NATO member and partner ambassadors incl DaIcier. The new NATO special rep for 1325 -- the position sponsored by Norway and approved at the Chicago summit ? gave her inaugural address, and my DOD colleague and I discussed the US efforts both generally and in Afghanistan. We were followed by extensive remarks from the NATO ambassadors, all of whom touched on the importance of women\'s role in security and NATO\'s mission, as well as applauded US leadership. Many mentioned you in their interventions! The ambs from Serbia, Azerbaijan and Georgia pointed to their own national action plans (their existence was a surprise to us), as well as the new structures they have put in place to implement them. The ambassador from Azerbaijan even said that he is hopeful women will contribute to ending their regional conflict (I will tell Morningstar). The new special rep - a seasoned diplomat who knows her way around NATO --- wanted me to ten you how much you have inspired her -- something I hear everywhere! I\'m confident our NATO visit also served to reinforce the importance of the NAP and the US role with our own people both at NATO and DOD. I was sorry to miss the discussion with ASSK but there are more events with her tomw. We are working hard on getting the engagement of Burmese women into the formal peace structures being put in place to end the ethnic conflicts. I also met with Vivian Redding at the EU who, despite her efforts, is unlikely to get a quota for women on public boards of directors adopted. She too expressed her admiration of you and your leadership. In addition to everything that\'s been said about Chris Stevens, he really understood the important role the women in Libya were playing in peace and security. Whenever I met with Libyan women at meetings in the region, they went out of their way to tell me how much he supported them and how much affection they had for him. Such an awful loss. You\'ve been magnificent throughout all this, despite how wrenching it\'s been.','NATOI\'m heading back from meetings on women, peace and security at NATO. The chief implementer of WPS at DOD also traveled with me. It was extremely productive. SG Rasmussen chaired a meeting on 1325 today of all the NATO member and partner ambassadors incl DaIcier. The new NATO special rep for 1325 -- the position sponsored by Norway and approved at the Chicago summit ? gave her inaugural address, and my DOD colleague and I discussed the US efforts both generally and in Afghanistan. We were followed by extensive remarks from the NATO ambassadors, all of whom touched on the importance of women\'s role in security and NATO\'s mission, as well as applauded US leadership. Many mentioned you in their interventions! The ambs from Serbia, Azerbaijan and Georgia pointed to their own national action plans (their existence was a surprise to us), as well as the new structures they have put in place to implement them. The ambassador from Azerbaijan even said that he is hopeful women will contribute to ending their regional conflict (I will tell Morningstar). The new special rep - a seasoned diplomat who knows her way around NATO --- wanted me to ten you how much you have inspired her -- something I hear everywhere! I\'m confident our NATO visit also served to reinforce the importance of the NAP and the US role with our own people both at NATO and DOD. I was sorry to miss the discussion with ASSK but there are more events with her tomw. We are working hard on getting the engagement of Burmese women into the formal peace structures being put in place to end the ethnic conflicts. I also met with Vivian Redding at the EU who, despite her efforts, is unlikely to get a quota for women on public boards of directors adopted. She too expressed her admiration of you and your leadership. In addition to everything that\'s been said about Chris Stevens, he really understood the important role the women in Libya were playing in peace and security. Whenever I met with Libyan women at meetings in the region, they went out of their way to tell me how much he supported them and how much affection they had for him. Such an awful loss. You\'ve been magnificent throughout all this, despite how wrenching it\'s been.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Chicago',8,1,'1752 - C05761823.txt','May 19-21Yes, I will reach out to him. Can I fit in a visit at the State Dept?? Madam Secretary- I hope this note finds you and your family doing well. I\'ve been following all of your activities over the last several months. You are doing an incredible job, which I\'m sure is a surprise to no one. I\'m going to be in DC May 19-21. We have our annual gathering out there with about 150 folks coming out from the Exchange. I know this is probably a long shot at best, but we are having a dinner for our group at the Hay Adams on Tuesday, May 19 and it would be a tremendous honor if you would come by and say a few words. If this doesn\'t work but you are in town, I\'d love to stop by for 5 minutes to say hello. Please let me know if any of this is possible. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 71','May 19-21Yes, I will reach out to him. Can I fit in a visit at the State Dept?? Madam Secretary- I hope this note finds you and your family doing well. I\'ve been following all of your activities over the last several months. You are doing an incredible job, which I\'m sure is a surprise to no one. I\'m going to be in DC May 19-21. We have our annual gathering out there with about 150 folks coming out from the Exchange. I know this is probably a long shot at best, but we are having a dinner for our group at the Hay Adams on Tuesday, May 19 and it would be a tremendous honor if you would come by and say a few words. If this doesn\'t work but you are in town, I\'d love to stop by for 5 minutes to say hello. Please let me know if any of this is possible. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 71'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Chicago',8,1,'1815 - C05761932.txt','1 page trip report from china, korea, and rome 1 page trip reportThere are lots of longer cables out of this trip, but these are my dominant impressions. B6 Trip Report: Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Rome Anne-Marie Slaughter Shanghai: I was driven around the expo site and saw how far advanced the Chinese pavilion is, also the Canadian and Brazilian pavilions that are facing and adjacent to us, and many spectacular European pavilions. In addition to the overwhelming size and grandeur of the expo site as a whole ? it will be like the New York World\'s Fair on steroids ? what struck me is that we must also hold up our end with the many visitors who will be coming from the Americas. The video of the history of world expositions that plays in the Shanghai exposition building and will help open the expo itself is a visual of rising American power ? repeated expos in the 19th and 20th centuries in New York, Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco and other American cities. Expos are the soft power Olympics and hence a key part of smart power we should be willing to ask Congress for money and consider it extremely well spent in terms of building American power in the world ? and cheap at the price. I also had several meals and meetings with members of what I am coming to think of as the American diaspora ? talented and entrepreneurial Chinese-Americans and Chinese raised/educated in America who have come back to China to live on the economic frontier ? and who are spreading American values with them. They gave a very optimistic picture of the Chinese economy. Beijing: I had dinner with new media figures In my official meetings on the S&ED we made real progress, getting the Chinese to agree to a closed meeting just with the four principals and getting them to agree to consider a model of a joint statement that we will now provide I made very clear that a joint statement was critical to getting results. Later in the day we had a breakthrough with the Deputy Minister of Commerce, who agreed to working level meetings and concrete bottom-up joint projects on development assistance. His staff agreed to meet w/ the AID person at our embassy for the first time ? as the embassy said, clearly the Chinese have decided to move forward w/ us on multiple fronts. in','1 page trip report from china, korea, and rome 1 page trip reportThere are lots of longer cables out of this trip, but these are my dominant impressions. B6 Trip Report: Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Rome Anne-Marie Slaughter Shanghai: I was driven around the expo site and saw how far advanced the Chinese pavilion is, also the Canadian and Brazilian pavilions that are facing and adjacent to us, and many spectacular European pavilions. In addition to the overwhelming size and grandeur of the expo site as a whole ? it will be like the New York World\'s Fair on steroids ? what struck me is that we must also hold up our end with the many visitors who will be coming from the Americas. The video of the history of world expositions that plays in the Shanghai exposition building and will help open the expo itself is a visual of rising American power ? repeated expos in the 19th and 20th centuries in New York, Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco and other American cities. Expos are the soft power Olympics and hence a key part of smart power; we should be willing to ask Congress for money and consider it extremely well spent in terms of building American power in the world ? and cheap at the price. I also had several meals and meetings with members of what I am coming to think of as \"the American diaspora\" ? talented and entrepreneurial Chinese-Americans and Chinese raised/educated in America who have come back to China to live on the economic frontier ? and who are spreading American values with them. They gave a very optimistic picture of the Chinese economy. Beijing: I had dinner with \"new media figures\" In my official meetings on the S&ED we made real progress, getting the Chinese to agree to a closed meeting just with the four principals and getting them to agree to consider a model of a joint statement that we will now provide; I made very clear that a joint statement was critical to getting results. Later in the day we had a breakthrough with the Deputy Minister of Commerce, who agreed to working level meetings and concrete \"bottom-up\" joint projects on development assistance. His staff agreed to meet w/ the AID person at our embassy for the first time ? as the embassy said, clearly the Chinese have decided to move forward w/ us on multiple fronts. in'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Chicago',8,1,'2308 - C05763123.txt','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010Did we regret this? Madam Secretary, That would be more than fine. I appreciate you even looking to see if this may work. On another note I wanted to send congratulations to you on the announcement of your daughters engagement. I know you are proud of her and rightfully so. Also I had dinner last night with a mutual friend of ours, Sen Lindsay Graham. Lindsay always talks how much he likes you and said if I were to be in contact with you to say hi from him. Stay well and I look forward to hearing and seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Terry-- So sorry I haven\'t responded before but I\'ve been hip deep in the rollout of the Afghanistan strategy. I am trying hard to accept this invite but haven\'t been able to nail down. We will let you know one way or the other by end of next week. Is that ok? I hope you, your family and the futures markets are all well! My very best wishes, Hillary Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010Did we regret this? Madam Secretary, That would be more than fine. I appreciate you even looking to see if this may work. On another note I wanted to send congratulations to you on the announcement of your daughters engagement. I know you are proud of her and rightfully so. Also I had dinner last night with a mutual friend of ours, Sen Lindsay Graham. Lindsay always talks how much he likes you and said if I were to be in contact with you to say hi from him. Stay well and I look forward to hearing and seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Terry-- So sorry I haven\'t responded before but I\'ve been hip deep in the rollout of the Afghanistan strategy. I am trying hard to accept this invite but haven\'t been able to nail down. We will let you know one way or the other by end of next week. Is that ok? I hope you, your family and the futures markets are all well! My very best wishes, Hillary Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Chicago',8,1,'3344 - C05765871.txt','Uganda Death Penalty for Homosexual Activity Pending LawWhen my son told me he was gay, I told him, \'Now, I love you more.\' I want to tell the world that hatred is not born with human beings, it is a seed that is planted by adults and is fostered creating a climate of intolerance and violence. We must change our ways and understand that anyone ...could have been my son. And I want everybody to know that Jorge Steven was a very much loved son. -Miriam Mercado\'s statement Background: Stephen Mercado was found decapitated, dismembered, and burned by the side of the road in PR. The police investigator reportedly suggested that he got what he deserved for living that type of lifestyle. Here\'s an AP article after the suspect was arrested: Murder charge filed in Puerto Rico teen slaying By MIKE MELIA (AP) ? 6 days ago SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico ? Murder charges were filed Wednesday in the slaying of a gay teenager whose decapitated, partially burned body was found last week, while U.S. authorities said they were still considering whether to make it a hate crime case. Gay activists expressed disappointment that the suspect wasn\'t immediately charged with a hate crime, saying authorities in Puerto Rico have never invoked a law covering crimes based on sexual orientation. The dismembered body of 19-year-old college student Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado was discovered Friday along a road in the interior town of Cayey. Lopez was widely known as a volunteer for organizations advocating HIV prevention and gay rights, and activists are planning remembrance vigils for him in cities including San Juan, New York and Chicago. The suspect, 26-year-old Juan Martinez Matos, was arrested earlier this week and allegedly confessed to killing Lopez and mutilating his body. He was charged with first-degree murder and weapons violations and jailed on $4 million bond. An attorney for Martinez could not immediately be reached for comment. Martinez met Lopez while looking for women Thursday night in an area known for prostitution, according to prosecutor Jose Bermudez Santos. Bermudez said the suspect confessed to stabbing Lopez, who was dressed as a woman, after discovering he was a man.','Uganda Death Penalty for Homosexual Activity Pending Law\"When my son told me he was gay, I told him, \'Now, I love you more.\' I want to tell the world that hatred is not born with human beings, it is a seed that is planted by adults and is fostered creating a climate of intolerance and violence. We must change our ways and understand that anyone ...could have been my son. And I want everybody to know that Jorge Steven was a very much loved son.\" -Miriam Mercado\'s statement Background: Stephen Mercado was found decapitated, dismembered, and burned by the side of the road in PR. The police investigator reportedly suggested that he got what he deserved for living \"that type of lifestyle.\" Here\'s an AP article after the suspect was arrested: Murder charge filed in Puerto Rico teen slaying By MIKE MELIA (AP) ? 6 days ago SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico ? Murder charges were filed Wednesday in the slaying of a gay teenager whose decapitated, partially burned body was found last week, while U.S. authorities said they were still considering whether to make it a hate crime case. Gay activists expressed disappointment that the suspect wasn\'t immediately charged with a hate crime, saying authorities in Puerto Rico have never invoked a law covering crimes based on sexual orientation. The dismembered body of 19-year-old college student Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado was discovered Friday along a road in the interior town of Cayey. Lopez was widely known as a volunteer for organizations advocating HIV prevention and gay rights, and activists are planning remembrance vigils for him in cities including San Juan, New York and Chicago. The suspect, 26-year-old Juan Martinez Matos, was arrested earlier this week and allegedly confessed to killing Lopez and mutilating his body. He was charged with first-degree murder and weapons violations and jailed on $4 million bond. An attorney for Martinez could not immediately be reached for comment. Martinez met Lopez while looking for women Thursday night in an area known for prostitution, according to prosecutor Jose Bermudez Santos. Bermudez said the suspect confessed to stabbing Lopez, who was dressed as a woman, after discovering he was a man.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Chicago',8,1,'360 - C05758506.txt','May 19-21Pls advise if I can invite him stop by. Madam Secretary- I hope this note finds you and your family doing well. I\'ve been following all of your activities over the last several months. You are doing an incredible job, which I\'m sure is a surprise to no one. I\'m going to be in DC May 19-21. We have our annual gathering out there with about 150 folks coming out from the Exchange. I know this is probably a long shot at best, but we are having a dinner for our group at the Hay Adams on Tuesday, May 19 and it would be a tremendous honor if you would come by and say a few words. If this doesn\'t work but you are in town, I\'d love to stop by for 5 minutes to say hello. Please let me know if any of this is possible. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606','May 19-21Pls advise if I can invite him stop by. Madam Secretary- I hope this note finds you and your family doing well. I\'ve been following all of your activities over the last several months. You are doing an incredible job, which I\'m sure is a surprise to no one. I\'m going to be in DC May 19-21. We have our annual gathering out there with about 150 folks coming out from the Exchange. I know this is probably a long shot at best, but we are having a dinner for our group at the Hay Adams on Tuesday, May 19 and it would be a tremendous honor if you would come by and say a few words. If this doesn\'t work but you are in town, I\'d love to stop by for 5 minutes to say hello. Please let me know if any of this is possible. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Chicago-Kent_College_of_Law',2,1,'1197 - C05760497.txt','Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni AwardsLuncheon on Dec Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni AwardsLuncheon on Dec 10. Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni Awards Luncheon on Dec 10.10. Pls print. Oh, yes please You and I, twin Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Could I surprise him w a congratulatory letter? That would embarrass him for sure. Can you believe I am now an official Thought you might want to know that our Kevbo is being honored at Chicago-Kent College of Law--distinguished alum that he is. Anyway, just found out this morning and, of course, not from Kevin. Betsy <http://e2ma.net/oz/2632026830/2397997/22728/spacer.gif> Forward this message to a friend <http://e2ma.net/map/view=Forward/ID=22728.2632026830/rid=cc9650badaf47333bba0cd882bcbaf78/send_to_frien d> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/shared/spc.gif> Chicago-Kent College of Law: Alumni E- Brief <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/email/head_center.jpg> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/shared/spc.gif> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/email/head_nav_gold.jpg>','Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni AwardsLuncheon on Dec Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni AwardsLuncheon on Dec 10. Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni Awards Luncheon on Dec 10.10. Pls print. Oh, yes please You and I, twin Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Could I surprise him w a congratulatory letter? That would embarrass him for sure. Can you believe I am now an official Thought you might want to know that our Kevbo is being honored at Chicago-Kent College of Law--distinguished alum that he is. Anyway, just found out this morning and, of course, not from Kevin. Betsy <http://e2ma.net/oz/2632026830/2397997/22728/spacer.gif> Forward this message to a friend <http://e2ma.net/map/view=Forward/ID=22728.2632026830/rid=cc9650badaf47333bba0cd882bcbaf78/send_to_frien d> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/shared/spc.gif> Chicago-Kent College of Law: Alumni E- Brief <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/email/head_center.jpg> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/shared/spc.gif> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/email/head_nav_gold.jpg>'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Chicago-Kent_College_of_Law',2,1,'3316 - C05765835.txt','Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni Awards Luncheon on Dec10. Attachments: Kevin Conlon.vcf Thought you might want to know that our Kevbo is being honored at Chicago-Kent College of Law-- distinguished alum that he is. Anyway, just found out this morning and, of course, not from Kevin. Betsy On behalf of the Chicago-Kent Alumni Board of Directors, we invite you to join us at the 2009 Alumni Awards & Recognition Luncheon. The event honors this year\'s Alumni Award recipients as well our alumni and friends who volunteered for the law school over the past year. Thursday, December 10, 2009 Reception: 11:30 a.m. ? Luncheon: 12:00 p.m. The Standard Club 320 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604 RSVP to alumskentlaw.edu by Tuesday, December 8, 2009.','Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni Awards Luncheon on Dec10. Attachments: Kevin Conlon.vcf Thought you might want to know that our Kevbo is being honored at Chicago-Kent College of Law-- distinguished alum that he is. Anyway, just found out this morning and, of course, not from Kevin. Betsy On behalf of the Chicago-Kent Alumni Board of Directors, we invite you to join us at the 2009 Alumni Awards & Recognition Luncheon. The event honors this year\'s Alumni Award recipients as well our alumni and friends who volunteered for the law school over the past year. Thursday, December 10, 2009 Reception: 11:30 a.m. ? Luncheon: 12:00 p.m. The Standard Club 320 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604 RSVP to alumskentlaw.edu by Tuesday, December 8, 2009.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Chicago_American',2,1,'2553 - C05764007.txt','Feedback?It was taping in chicago today so it won\'t be airing same day. I thought you were excellent, and had great chemistry with lisa. I know pir heard the audio. Not sure that melanne has yet.  \'verveerms@state.gov\' <verveerms@state.gov> Huma Abedin Any from the taping yesterday or today\'s showing?','Feedback?It was taping in chicago today so it won\'t be airing same day. I thought you were excellent, and had great chemistry with lisa. I know pir heard the audio. Not sure that melanne has yet. ; \'verveerms@state.gov\' <verveerms@state.gov>; Huma Abedin Any from the taping yesterday or today\'s showing?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Chicago_American',2,1,'2557 - C05764016.txt','Feedback?I\'ve not heard the audio, but I have no doubt it went well. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov It was taping in chicago today so it won\'t be airing same day. I thought you were excellent, and had great chemistry with lisa. I know pir heard the audio. Not sure that melanne has yet. \'verveerms@state.gov\' <verveerms@state.gov> Huma Abedin Any from the taping yesterday or today\'s showing? 11','Feedback?I\'ve not heard the audio, but I have no doubt it went well. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov It was taping in chicago today so it won\'t be airing same day. I thought you were excellent, and had great chemistry with lisa. I know pir heard the audio. Not sure that melanne has yet. \'verveerms@state.gov\' <verveerms@state.gov>; Huma Abedin Any from the taping yesterday or today\'s showing? 11'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Chicago_Fire_(season_1)',1,1,'1729 - C05761778.txt','candidatesfyi c Cheryl: First of all, thank you again for the telcon and heads up, I very much appreciated the consideration and professional courtesy. Per our conversation, if it is still helpful, I have a couple of candidates to suggest for the deputy slot at USAID. Perhaps you have already heard of these individuals, given that they are well known in the international development arena. These are all superb career officers. I know each person very well, and have seen them in various positions where they consistently handled the most complex, difficult and important assignments in an outstanding manner. The all have terrific reputations, and are highly regarded in USAID, State, and on the Hill. Regards, Aaron 8','candidatesfyi c Cheryl: First of all, thank you again for the telcon and heads up, I very much appreciated the consideration and professional courtesy. Per our conversation, if it is still helpful, I have a couple of candidates to suggest for the deputy slot at USAID. Perhaps you have already heard of these individuals, given that they are well known in the international development arena. These are all superb career officers. I know each person very well, and have seen them in various positions where they consistently handled the most complex, difficult and important assignments in an outstanding manner. The all have terrific reputations, and are highly regarded in USAID, State, and on the Hill. Regards, Aaron 8'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Chicago_Sun-Times',2,1,'1033 - C05760248.txt','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as terrorist and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as \"terrorist\" and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Chicago_Sun-Times',2,1,'1073 - C05760312.txt','What can we do?Thx. Pls read the following. I\'ve followed this case B6 B5 Sullivan, Jacob J B6 B5 Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated.','What can we do?Thx. Pls read the following. I\'ve followed this case B6 B5 Sullivan, Jacob J B6 B5 Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Chief_diversity_officer',1,1,'1930 - C05762480.txt','GLIFFA Gay Pride Event - Vandalism (proofed and revised)Attachments: Gay pride flyer with photos (2).pub See below in case this bics an issue. Attached is the flyer for today\'s event to be held at noon in the Dean Acheson Auditorium. Our staff observed to our dismay that during the night or early this morning, someone removed and discarded all of the flyers for this event which we had placed in elevator wells throughout the building. We consider this Anti - Gay vandalism, and though not entirely unexpected, it certainly cannot be tolerated. My staff is in the process of reprinting and distributing the announcements, which are critical to ensure the broadest possible publicity for attendance. Moreover it is very important that GLIFFA understand the Department of State supports them as fully as we do all other Affinity Groups. Moreover, we will protect their rights to assembly, free speech, and freedom from harassment. We ask that you immediate help in monitoring the elevator wells and other spaces for the next two hours to deter and discourage vandals. Please have your personnel approach anyone in the act of unauthorized poster removal, and take any other measures you deem appropriate to deal with this situation. Thank you for the advice you have already given and thanks in advance for the assistance and support you will render to address this problem. John John ivt. Robinson Director - Office of Civil Rights/ Chief Diversity Officer U.S. State Department 2201 C Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20520 202-647-9294 voice \' 202-647-4969 fax johnmrl@state.gov 48','GLIFFA Gay Pride Event - Vandalism (proofed and revised)Attachments: Gay pride flyer with photos (2).pub See below in case this bics an issue. Attached is the flyer for today\'s event to be held at noon in the Dean Acheson Auditorium. Our staff observed to our dismay that during the night or early this morning, someone removed and discarded all of the flyers for this event which we had placed in elevator wells throughout the building. We consider this Anti - Gay vandalism, and though not entirely unexpected, it certainly cannot be tolerated. My staff is in the process of reprinting and distributing the announcements, which are critical to ensure the broadest possible publicity for attendance. Moreover it is very important that GLIFFA understand the Department of State supports them as fully as we do all other Affinity Groups. Moreover, we will protect their rights to assembly, free speech, and freedom from harassment. We ask that you immediate help in monitoring the elevator wells and other spaces for the next two hours to deter and discourage vandals. Please have your personnel approach anyone in the act of unauthorized poster removal, and take any other measures you deem appropriate to deal with this situation. Thank you for the advice you have already given and thanks in advance for the assistance and support you will render to address this problem. John John ivt. Robinson Director - Office of Civil Rights/ Chief Diversity Officer U.S. State Department 2201 C Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20520 202-647-9294 voice \' 202-647-4969 fax johnmrl@state.gov 48'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Chief_executive_officer',2,1,'2305 - C05763118.txt','Shanghai ExpoIn the good news department... Great news from Chevron! Just spoke to the senior VP for govt affairs, who confirmed that CEO Dave O\'Reillys letter to S meant that Chevron has signed on to be a global partner at 5 mil so we\'re moving closer to our goal, thanks to her! Maybe that could entice the press to do a story now on her leadership.i 198','Shanghai ExpoIn the good news department... Great news from Chevron! Just spoke to the senior VP for govt affairs, who confirmed that CEO Dave O\'Reilly\"s letter to S meant that Chevron has signed on to be a global partner at 5 mil so we\'re moving closer to our goal, thanks to her! Maybe that could entice the press to do a story now on her leadership.i 198'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Chief_executive_officer',2,1,'2983 - C05764825.txt','World Food Prize - Chair and CEO of PepsiCo and Sec. VilsackFYI Keynote lunch speaker was Indra Nooyi, the chair and ceo of Pepsi Co. She noted that this event is growing in both size and importance every year. Attendence at the lunch alone was over 950 people including Secretary Vilsack and ministers from many countries. She specifically complemented Secretary Clinton\'s role in the Sept 26 UN event. Nooyi used much of her address challenging the private sector to do their part in carrying out the strategy unveiled in New York. Secretary Vilsack gave a very powerful address that focused on our efforts feed hungry children and the need to do more. He refered to working with Secretary Clinton or to under Secretary Clinton\'s leadership at least 3 times. It was very well done. Bill','World Food Prize - Chair and CEO of PepsiCo and Sec. VilsackFYI Keynote lunch speaker was Indra Nooyi, the chair and ceo of Pepsi Co. She noted that this event is growing in both size and importance every year. Attendence at the lunch alone was over 950 people including Secretary Vilsack and ministers from many countries. She specifically complemented Secretary Clinton\'s role in the Sept 26 UN event. Nooyi used much of her address challenging the private sector to do their part in carrying out the strategy unveiled in New York. Secretary Vilsack gave a very powerful address that focused on our efforts feed hungry children and the need to do more. He refered to working with Secretary Clinton or to \"under Secretary Clinton\'s leadership\" at least 3 times. It was very well done. Bill'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Chief_information_officer',2,1,'1805 - C05761920.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for Everyonesure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan <<Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx>> Susan H. Swart Chief Information Officer Department of State (202) 647-2889','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for Everyonesure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan <<Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx>> Susan H. Swart Chief Information Officer Department of State (202) 647-2889'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Chief_information_officer',2,1,'1808 - C05761923.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 B5 fixed. speaking with Paul - just blind copied you on something re: global health. otherwise, rest will keep. cdm Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart Chief Information Officer Department of State (202) 647-2889','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 B5 fixed. speaking with Paul - just blind copied you on something re: global health. otherwise, rest will keep. cdm Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart Chief Information Officer Department of State (202) 647-2889'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Chief_of_Protocol',2,1,'2052 - C05762695.txt','nominees updateThe SFRC reported out all of the following nominees yesterday. We will try to push as many of these through the Senate today, if at all possible. NOMINATIONS: 1. Christopher William Dell to be Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo, 2. Nancy J. Powell to be Director General of the Foreign Service 3. Capricia Penavic Marshall to be Chief of Protocol, and to have the rank of Ambassador during her tenure of service 4. Maria Otero to be Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs 5. Philip L. Verveer for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Communications and Information Policy in the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs and U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy 6. The Honorable Laurie Susan Fulton to be Ambassador to Denmark 1nq','nominees updateThe SFRC reported out all of the following nominees yesterday. We will try to push as many of these through the Senate today, if at all possible. NOMINATIONS: 1. Christopher William Dell to be Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo, 2. Nancy J. Powell to be Director General of the Foreign Service 3. Capricia Penavic Marshall to be Chief of Protocol, and to have the rank of Ambassador during her tenure of service 4. Maria Otero to be Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs 5. Philip L. Verveer for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Communications and Information Policy in the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs and U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy 6. The Honorable Laurie Susan Fulton to be Ambassador to Denmark 1nq'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Chief_of_Protocol',2,1,'3290 - C05765788.txt','REGRET: 2009/11/20 - Senior Leadership Team Retreat & DinnerBurns has now had to Regret for Friday. Rehecca U.S. Department of State Office of The Chief of Protocol Direct: (202) 647-3377 Email: FielderRA@state.gov Unfortunately, U/S Burns will be out of the country on November 20, so cannot attend the Senior Leadership Team Retreat and Dinner. U/S Burns has asked that you pass his regrets to the Secretary. Thanks, Sue','REGRET: 2009/11/20 - Senior Leadership Team Retreat & DinnerBurns has now had to Regret for Friday. Rehecca U.S. Department of State Office of The Chief of Protocol Direct: (202) 647-3377 Email: FielderRA@state.gov Unfortunately, U/S Burns will be out of the country on November 20, so cannot attend the Senior Leadership Team Retreat and Dinner. U/S Burns has asked that you pass his regrets to the Secretary. Thanks, Sue'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Chief_of_Staff_of_the_United_States_Army',1,1,'2132 - C05762804.txt','(SBU) Failed IED near Amb. Hill convoy in TallilFyi Ambassador Hill\'s Chief of Staff Chris Klein reports at 1715 Iraq time (1015 EDT), a failed IED exploded 50 meters in front of Amb. Hill\'s convoy in Tallil. No reported injuries. Amb. Hill was en route to a meeting with provincial council chairs in Dhiciar Province at the time. Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 1LO','(SBU) Failed IED near Amb. Hill convoy in TallilFyi Ambassador Hill\'s Chief of Staff Chris Klein reports at 1715 Iraq time (1015 EDT), a failed IED exploded 50 meters in front of Amb. Hill\'s convoy in Tallil. No reported injuries. Amb. Hill was en route to a meeting with provincial council chairs in Dhiciar Province at the time. Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 1LO'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Childrens_rights',1,1,'1924 - C05762462.txt','Lins e Silva Family on CBSFYI Fyi. The latest on the Sean Goldman case. The Lins e Silva family will appear on CBS tomorrow morning with a tape showing an interview with Sean Goldman where he says he wants to live in Brazil and that he considers Lins e Silva his father. David Goldman and his attorneys are extremely upset about Sean being exploited this way. The federal court that just decided that David should have custody whenever he is in Brazil believes the Lins e Silva family and maternal grandparents are doing all they can to alienate Sean from his father. We have been asked to provide CBS with a written statement about all that is being done to reunite Sean with his father. This is In the works now. Here is what we know about the tape: Family Releases New Psych Transcript Brazilian press have reported the release of a transcript of a new psychological interview of Sean Goldman, quoting Sean as stating that he considers Lins e Silva his father and that he wants to stay in Brazil. Press reports indicate that this interview was taped, and took place in front of witnesses from the Rio state level children\'s rights organizations. At least one report then referred to the controversy of the psychological exam, and quotes a psychologist as saying that the mother\'s family may be increasing the boy\'s suffering by making him talk once more, thereby reliving the child\'s traumas. Almost all reporting points out that the psychologist conducting the interview was hired by the maternal family Julie 36 Colleagues, Bernie Aronson called Milt this afternoon to let him know that the Lins e Silva family will be in the U.S. tomorrow to make an appearance on CBS. The family will be bringing a video of Sean. I don\'t have any more details, but wanted to pass on the heads up. Mordica 37','Lins e Silva Family on CBSFYI Fyi. The latest on the Sean Goldman case. The Lins e Silva family will appear on CBS tomorrow morning with a tape showing an interview with Sean Goldman where he says he wants to live in Brazil and that he considers Lins e Silva his father. David Goldman and his attorneys are extremely upset about Sean being exploited this way. The federal court that just decided that David should have custody whenever he is in Brazil believes the Lins e Silva family and maternal grandparents are doing all they can to alienate Sean from his father. We have been asked to provide CBS with a written statement about all that is being done to reunite Sean with his father. This is In the works now. Here is what we know about the tape: Family Releases New Psych Transcript Brazilian press have reported the release of a transcript of a new psychological interview of Sean Goldman, quoting Sean as stating that he considers Lins e Silva his father and that he wants to stay in Brazil. Press reports indicate that this interview was taped, and took place in front of witnesses from the Rio state level children\'s rights organizations. At least one report then referred to the controversy of the psychological exam, and quotes a psychologist as saying that the mother\'s family may be increasing the boy\'s suffering by making him talk once more, thereby reliving the child\'s traumas. Almost all reporting points out that the psychologist conducting the interview was hired by the maternal family Julie 36 Colleagues, Bernie Aronson called Milt this afternoon to let him know that the Lins e Silva family will be in the U.S. tomorrow to make an appearance on CBS. The family will be bringing a video of Sean. I don\'t have any more details, but wanted to pass on the heads up. Mordica 37'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Child_labour',1,1,'2569 - C05764051.txt','HeyWill do, have been in touch with Tina and suggested dates. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Pls try to set up week after UNGA. B6 I gave you the wrong number - it\'s Sorry Lona, you can reach me via this email or work is I would love to see you and Randi. I\'m copying Lona to see how soon we can schedule. Hope you\'re well. Saw you from afar at Capricia\'s event but had to make a quick exit. Randi and I would like to visit with you re: child labor issues - if that\'s possible, whom should I contact to schedule? Thanks. Hope to see you soon and hope you\'re well. This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and are intended solely for the named addressee(s). If you are not a named addressee, you should not copy, alter, post, forward, distribute or disseminate the contents of the e-mail or attachments. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the individual and do not necessarily represent those of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). -)51','HeyWill do, have been in touch with Tina and suggested dates. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Pls try to set up week after UNGA. B6 I gave you the wrong number - it\'s Sorry Lona, you can reach me via this email or work is I would love to see you and Randi. I\'m copying Lona to see how soon we can schedule. Hope you\'re well. Saw you from afar at Capricia\'s event but had to make a quick exit. Randi and I would like to visit with you re: child labor issues - if that\'s possible, whom should I contact to schedule? Thanks. Hope to see you soon and hope you\'re well. This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and are intended solely for the named addressee(s). If you are not a named addressee, you should not copy, alter, post, forward, distribute or disseminate the contents of the e-mail or attachments. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the individual and do not necessarily represent those of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). -)51'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Child_slavery',2,1,'2531 - C05763959.txt','Cheryl, here is a quick backgrounder on child slavery in HaitiAttachments: HAITI -- Paper on Restaveks 26JUL09.doc Text of attachment below:','Cheryl, here is a quick backgrounder on child slavery in HaitiAttachments: HAITI -- Paper on Restaveks 26JUL09.doc Text of attachment below:'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Child_slavery',2,1,'2532 - C05763961.txt','Cheryl, here is a quick backgrounder on child slavery in HaitiHi Cheryl, The Secretary asked me to send her, through you, an informal paper that she could share with President Clinton on the restavek problem. I was in Africa and then out of pocket much of last week, but I wanted to make sure that you have it before you go to Haiti. If I don\'t see you before then, have a great trip! LOU 322','Cheryl, here is a quick backgrounder on child slavery in HaitiHi Cheryl, The Secretary asked me to send her, through you, an informal paper that she could share with President Clinton on the restavek problem. I was in Africa and then out of pocket much of last week, but I wanted to make sure that you have it before you go to Haiti. If I don\'t see you before then, have a great trip! LOU 322'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Chile',6,1,'2695 - C05764272.txt','PodestaJohn podesta just returned from spending time with bachelet in chile. Would like to talk to you about his trip. cell B6 128','PodestaJohn podesta just returned from spending time with bachelet in chile. Would like to talk to you about his trip. cell B6 128'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Chile',6,1,'2921 - C05764690.txt','UNESCO - UpdateHuma, There has been strong movement to Bukova today. Baki is expected to pull out before 4th round at noon our time. The 4th round would end up as final round with Hosni- Bukova (Bulgaria) contest. French Unesco ambassador told our Unesco Anb Killion that France has informed Egypt that they will not support Hosni. France (Quai and Elysee agree) is now openly working for Bukova. Kouchner may try to call S. African support appears to be moving to Bukova. Amb Killion has received a series of calls from African ambassadors as they want credit. We are talkng at Unesco in. Paris and with capital delegations arriving in New York. Key votes: Chile, Phillipines, Argentina, Columbia, Azerbaijan, Mexico. Esther Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/21/2019','UNESCO - UpdateHuma, There has been strong movement to Bukova today. Baki is expected to pull out before 4th round at noon our time. The 4th round would end up as final round with Hosni- Bukova (Bulgaria) contest. French Unesco ambassador told our Unesco Anb Killion that France has informed Egypt that they will not support Hosni. France (Quai and Elysee agree) is now openly working for Bukova. Kouchner may try to call S. African support appears to be moving to Bukova. Amb Killion has received a series of calls from African ambassadors as they want credit. We are talkng at Unesco in. Paris and with capital delegations arriving in New York. Key votes: Chile, Phillipines, Argentina, Columbia, Azerbaijan, Mexico. Esther Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/21/2019'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Chile',6,1,'2949 - C05764754.txt','Israeli Reversal Unesco Israeli ReversalIsraeli position change on Unesco from Amb Killion. Alon Uspech from Israel PM office called me to ask what Netanyaho can do to help. He is already apparently talking to Berlusconi. I suggested Argentina and Chile. Pls let S and NEA know. 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/22/2019','Israeli Reversal Unesco Israeli ReversalIsraeli position change on Unesco from Amb Killion. Alon Uspech from Israel PM office called me to ask what Netanyaho can do to help. He is already apparently talking to Berlusconi. I suggested Argentina and Chile. Pls let S and NEA know. 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/22/2019'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Chile',6,1,'3454 - C05766064.txt','1pm call manifest fpm call manifestContacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','1pm call manifest fpm call manifestContacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Chile',6,1,'3457 - C05766067.txt','1pm call manifestIf he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','1pm call manifestIf he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Chile',6,1,'3458 - C05766068.txt','fpm call manifest 1pm call manifestChecking. Since Davos is now about Haiti, do I need to go? Bill is going. Ill confirm if he\'ll be there for london. As for paris, looks like sarkozy will be there but we won\'t know for sure till tomorrow. So it would mean sarkozy meeting, speech and kouchner around 6pm when he\'s back from davos. If he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','fpm call manifest 1pm call manifestChecking. Since Davos is now about Haiti, do I need to go? Bill is going. Ill confirm if he\'ll be there for london. As for paris, looks like sarkozy will be there but we won\'t know for sure till tomorrow. So it would mean sarkozy meeting, speech and kouchner around 6pm when he\'s back from davos. If he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'1034 - C05760250.txt','FYI: Charlie RoseI ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid','FYI: Charlie RoseI ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'1183 - C05760469.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'1285 - C05760664.txt','DPRK/CHINA: AMCIT BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #13FYI Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 03/30/2034 Colleagues, FYI. Today\'s update includes DPRK/CHINA BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #13 -- April 1, 2009 -- CONSULAR ACTIVITY','DPRK/CHINA: AMCIT BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #13FYI Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 03/30/2034 Colleagues, FYI. Today\'s update includes DPRK/CHINA BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #13 -- April 1, 2009 -- CONSULAR ACTIVITY'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'1305 - C05760695.txt','ChinaI agree it is worth considering. FYI Thanks. Btw - I think Secy is really at top of her game. So proud of her. Best, jose Thanks jose Cheryl is right, she won\'t have much if any independant stops on her schedule while she\'s in china with the president but if that changes, will get in touch. Got it - not sure where she will go as she is likely to travel mostly with the president but we will put Expo under consideration and looping in Huma. cdm Hi Cheryl - if Secy Clinton does something related to Expo in Shanghai in Nov during APEC, assuming she goes, I\'d really like to try to meet her there. Incidentally, If she goes to Shanghai, it would be viewed as odd for her not to visit the Expo site, given the personal interest she has taken in the matter. xo - jose IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.','ChinaI agree it is worth considering. FYI Thanks. Btw - I think Secy is really at top of her game. So proud of her. Best, jose Thanks jose Cheryl is right, she won\'t have much if any independant stops on her schedule while she\'s in china with the president but if that changes, will get in touch. Got it - not sure where she will go as she is likely to travel mostly with the president but we will put Expo under consideration and looping in Huma. cdm Hi Cheryl - if Secy Clinton does something related to Expo in Shanghai in Nov during APEC, assuming she goes, I\'d really like to try to meet her there. Incidentally, If she goes to Shanghai, it would be viewed as odd for her not to visit the Expo site, given the personal interest she has taken in the matter. xo - jose IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'1389 - C05761044.txt','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or G. The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed statethink tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or \"G\". The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed state;think tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)'),(6.960481177972416,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,2,'1513 - C05761294.txt','China, Iran, MF? this week?Dear Secretary Clinton, Welcome back, and I hope that your proposals on universal NATO ROE\'s for piracy are moving ahead. I just wanted to let you know that I will be testfying at a hearing of the US-China Commission on Chinese foreign-directed information operations on 30 April, and also participating in a symposium at Harvard on Iran and Afghanistan later that day, so I will let you know if anything of interest comes out of those events. I remain intrigued by your suggestion that I speak with Michelle Flournoy. Should I reach out to her, or wait for her to be in touch? Many thanks, as ever. Yours, Jackie On 4/8/09, newmyer > Hi, Yes I am at wrote: en route to airport). Thank you! > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > Jackie--I am so sorry I didn\'t get back to you before now. May I call > Secretary Clinton, > I hope that all is well back in the States and just wanted to let you know > that I will be in Washington Wednesday. If you might have a minute to > spare to follow up on your last message in person or by phone this > week or over the weekend, I would very much appreciate the opportunity. > Congratulations on the Europe trip!','China, Iran, MF? this week?Dear Secretary Clinton, Welcome back, and I hope that your proposals on universal NATO ROE\'s for piracy are moving ahead. I just wanted to let you know that I will be testfying at a hearing of the US-China Commission on Chinese foreign-directed information operations on 30 April, and also participating in a symposium at Harvard on Iran and Afghanistan later that day, so I will let you know if anything of interest comes out of those events. I remain intrigued by your suggestion that I speak with Michelle Flournoy. Should I reach out to her, or wait for her to be in touch? Many thanks, as ever. Yours, Jackie On 4/8/09, newmyer > Hi, Yes; I am at wrote: en route to airport). Thank you! > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > Jackie--I am so sorry I didn\'t get back to you before now. May I call > Secretary Clinton, > I hope that all is well back in the States and just wanted to let you know > that I will be in Washington Wednesday. If you might have a minute to > spare to follow up on your last message in person or by phone this > week or over the weekend, I would very much appreciate the opportunity. > Congratulations on the Europe trip!'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'1527 - C05761318.txt','TestimonyI agree we should add Brazil to regional anchors, but worry about lumping India in with China and Russia. Propose adding an India sentence in the Asia section. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Pis forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?','TestimonyI agree we should add Brazil to regional anchors, but worry about lumping India in with China and Russia. Propose adding an India sentence in the Asia section. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Pis forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'1528 - C05761320.txt','TestimonyE is Europe. E3 is UK, France, and Germany. +3 is US, China, Russia So it\'s the same 6 as the P5+1, just a different name. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:21 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: What does it mean? What is the E and who are the three? I\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: Why don\'t we keep using P5+1? I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so).','TestimonyE is Europe. E3 is UK, France, and Germany. +3 is US, China, Russia So it\'s the same 6 as the P5+1, just a different name. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:21 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: What does it mean? What is the E and who are the three? I\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: Why don\'t we keep using P5+1? I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so).'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'1529 - C05761321.txt','Testimony Testimony?And I feel ashamed that I had to subject you to this. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:31 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: I already feel safer. E is Europe. E3 is UK, France, and Germany. +3 is US, China, Russia So it\'s the same 6 as the P5+1, just a different name. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:21 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: What does it mean? What is the E and who are the three? I\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemail.com> wrote: I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so). On the E3+3 v. P5+1, they are identical, just different names. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Pis forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?','Testimony Testimony?And I feel ashamed that I had to subject you to this. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:31 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: I already feel safer. E is Europe. E3 is UK, France, and Germany. +3 is US, China, Russia So it\'s the same 6 as the P5+1, just a different name. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:21 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: What does it mean? What is the E and who are the three? I\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemail.com> wrote: I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so). On the E3+3 v. P5+1, they are identical, just different names. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Pis forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'1607 - C05761448.txt','Bonn clips: AP & ReutersRead this - it says todd stern sent chills up someone\'s spin (in a good way)! Hi guys from Germany. HRC might be interested in press clips below, especially the AP story. Good day today. Obama envoy: Time to act on climate change By ARTHUR MAX ?2 hours ago BONN, Germany (AP) ? Once booed at international climate talks, the United States won sustained applause Sunday when President Barack Obama\'s envoy pledged to make up for lost time in reaching a global agreement on climate change. Todd Stern also praised efforts by countries like China to reign in their carbon emissions, but said global warming requires a global response and that rapidly developing economies like China must join together with the industrial world to solve the problem. The debut of Obama\'s climate change team was widely anticipated after eight years of obdurate participation in U.N. climate talks by the previous Bush administration. We are very glad to be back. We want to make up for lost time, and we are seized with the urgency of the task before us, Stern said to loud applause from the 2,600 delegates to the U.N. negotiations. They clapped again when Stern said the U.S. recognized our unique responsibility ... as the largest historic emitter of greenhouse gases, which has created a problem threatening the entire world. The two-week meeting by 175 countries that began Sunday was the latest stage of talks aimed at forging a climate change agreement to replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on emissions targets for rich countries, which expires in 2012. 22','Bonn clips: AP & ReutersRead this - it says todd stern sent chills up someone\'s spin (in a good way)! Hi guys from Germany. HRC might be interested in press clips below, especially the AP story. Good day today. Obama envoy: Time to act on climate change By ARTHUR MAX ?2 hours ago BONN, Germany (AP) ? Once booed at international climate talks, the United States won sustained applause Sunday when President Barack Obama\'s envoy pledged to \"make up for lost time\" in reaching a global agreement on climate change. Todd Stern also praised efforts by countries like China to reign in their carbon emissions, but said global warming \"requires a global response\" and that rapidly developing economies like China \"must join together\" with the industrial world to solve the problem. The debut of Obama\'s climate change team was widely anticipated after eight years of obdurate participation in U.N. climate talks by the previous Bush administration. \"We are very glad to be back. We want to make up for lost time, and we are seized with the urgency of the task before us,\" Stern said to loud applause from the 2,600 delegates to the U.N. negotiations. They clapped again when Stern said the U.S. recognized \"our unique responsibility ... as the largest historic emitter of greenhouse gases,\" which has created a problem threatening the entire world. The two-week meeting by 175 countries that began Sunday was the latest stage of talks aimed at forging a climate change agreement to replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on emissions targets for rich countries, which expires in 2012. 22'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'1624 - C05761485.txt','Some other thoughtsAMS did not like any of this both for the substance and because she did not write it so we did not share it with you today. Then I decided to share it with you anyway for any value it has for you. Frame: The world we live in today is inextricably interconnected. Together we succeed. Apart we fail. In the Obama Administration, we will use smart power to advance to our shared security, shared prosperity and shared humanity. In advancing our shared security, we seek to: ? Reduce threat of violent extremism ? Reduce the spread of weapons of mass destruction In advancing our shared prosperity, we seek to: ? Use development to create and sustain strong stable economies by: o Focusing on women as essential for driving economic growth o Expanding access to food and the means to grow or buy it and, o Expanding access to quality education in developing countries ? Expand access to stable, affordable and increasingly clean energy sources In advancing our shared humanity, we seek to: ? Expand human rights and the conditions that promote respect for human rights ? Support the development of health systems that support healthier societies and confront the spread of pandemic disease (e.g., AlDs) How we achieve these goals: We will advance these goals through shared responsibility and the application of smart power. America has the responsibility to lead, but can only lead in partnership with others. Smart power means elevating and integrating diplomacy and development. DIPLOMACY: Focus on priority partnerships: ? Revitalized partnerships with historic allies EU, Japan, Korea, Australia ? Calibrated partnerships with China and Russia 31','Some other thoughtsAMS did not like any of this both for the substance and because she did not write it so we did not share it with you today. Then I decided to share it with you anyway for any value it has for you. Frame: The world we live in today is inextricably interconnected. Together we succeed. Apart we fail. In the Obama Administration, we will use smart power to advance to our shared security, shared prosperity and shared humanity. In advancing our shared security, we seek to: ? Reduce threat of violent extremism ? Reduce the spread of weapons of mass destruction In advancing our shared prosperity, we seek to: ? Use development to create and sustain strong stable economies by: o Focusing on women as essential for driving economic growth; o Expanding access to food and the means to grow or buy it; and, o Expanding access to quality education in developing countries; ? Expand access to stable, affordable and increasingly clean energy sources In advancing our shared humanity, we seek to: ? Expand human rights and the conditions that promote respect for human rights ? Support the development of health systems that support healthier societies and confront the spread of pandemic disease (e.g., AlDs) How we achieve these goals: We will advance these goals through shared responsibility and the application of smart power. America has the responsibility to lead, but can only lead in partnership with others. Smart power means elevating and integrating diplomacy and development. DIPLOMACY: Focus on priority partnerships: ? Revitalized partnerships with historic allies EU, Japan, Korea, Australia; ? Calibrated partnerships with China and Russia; 31'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'1636 - C05761503.txt','Don\'t laugh!!Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance we can get this?','Don\'t laugh!!Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance we can get this?'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'1637 - C05761504.txt','Don\'t laugh!!The Great Hall where we met w Hu. Sorry which building was that? The hotel? Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance we can get this?','Don\'t laugh!!The Great Hall where we met w Hu. Sorry which building was that? The hotel? Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance we can get this?'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'1642 - C05761513.txt','DPRK/CHINA: AMCIT BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #11DPRK/CHINA BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #11 -- March 30, 2009 -- CONSULAR ACTIVITY 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 DIPLOMATIC ACTIVITY MEDIA If asked, the Department will confirm the consular visit occurred, but provide no further details. (Acting Deputy Spokesman - CA/P e-mail) OTHER SOURCES No updates from NSC. (NSC e-mail) Ops does not report any updates. Contact: Johna Ohtagaki, EAP/K David Schwartz, OCS 26','DPRK/CHINA: AMCIT BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #11DPRK/CHINA BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #11 -- March 30, 2009 -- CONSULAR ACTIVITY 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 DIPLOMATIC ACTIVITY MEDIA If asked, the Department will confirm the consular visit occurred, but provide no further details. (Acting Deputy Spokesman - CA/P e-mail) OTHER SOURCES No updates from NSC. (NSC e-mail) Ops does not report any updates. Contact: Johna Ohtagaki, EAP/K David Schwartz, OCS 26'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'1647 - C05761526.txt','CQSee below. cdm CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION - FOREIGN POLICY March 30, 2009 - 5:43 p.m. Food Aid Flexibility, Overseas Investment Up for Panel Consideration By Adam Graham-Silverman, CQ Staff . The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to approve a bill Tuesday aimed at spurring a green revolution to combat global food insecurity, in part by loosening restrictions on using U.S. aid to buy food overseas. The legislation (S 384) would authorize $500 million for a new emergency food assistance fund that could be used to buy food in the affected region instead of buying it in the United States and shipping it overseas. Critics say that system costs too much, takes too long to provide aid and depresses local prices when U.S. products arrive. The bill, by panel ranking Republican Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, also would create a global food czar position at the White House and authorize $7.75 billion for agriculture research and exchange programs through fiscal 2014. We can bring America\'s dedication to science, innovation, technology and education together to lead an effort devoted to overcoming the obstacles to food security, Lugar said upon introducing the bill last month. To keep up with rising population and an expanding middle class in countries such as China and India, farmers will have to double their food output by 2050, Lugar said. At the same time, he said, the share of U.S. development spending devoted to agriculture dropped from 25 percent in 1980 to 1 percent in 2003. Anti-hunger activists support Lugar\'s effort to allow local purchase of food, but past efforts have run into farm- state interests that support requirements to buy U.S. crops. The bill would give the president discretion to use the fund to meet unexpected urgent food assistance needs. OPIC Reauthorization 38','CQSee below. cdm CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION - FOREIGN POLICY March 30, 2009 - 5:43 p.m. Food Aid Flexibility, Overseas Investment Up for Panel Consideration By Adam Graham-Silverman, CQ Staff . The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to approve a bill Tuesday aimed at spurring a \"green revolution\" to combat global food insecurity, in part by loosening restrictions on using U.S. aid to buy food overseas. The legislation (S 384) would authorize $500 million for a new emergency food assistance fund that could be used to buy food in the affected region instead of buying it in the United States and shipping it overseas. Critics say that system costs too much, takes too long to provide aid and depresses local prices when U.S. products arrive. The bill, by panel ranking Republican Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, also would create a global food \"czar\" position at the White House and authorize $7.75 billion for agriculture research and exchange programs through fiscal 2014. \"We can bring America\'s dedication to science, innovation, technology and education together to lead an effort devoted to overcoming the obstacles to food security,\" Lugar said upon introducing the bill last month. To keep up with rising population and an expanding middle class in countries such as China and India, farmers will have to double their food output by 2050, Lugar said. At the same time, he said, the share of U.S. development spending devoted to agriculture dropped from 25 percent in 1980 to 1 percent in 2003. Anti-hunger activists support Lugar\'s effort to allow local purchase of food, but past efforts have run into farm- state interests that support requirements to buy U.S. crops. The bill would give the president discretion to use the fund to meet \"unexpected urgent food assistance needs.\" OPIC Reauthorization 38'),(6.960481177972416,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,2,'1716 - C05761748.txt','Calls sheet for S calls to JPN, KOR, CHN and RUS (SBU)I will have to do later calls on my berry. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 05/24/2024 Oscar can u pis print these call sheets for hrc? She knows she has a 7:45 call with the Japanese. They will call the house. the koreans are between 8:20 and 9:20. We are waiting for confirmation. Attached and below with revisions and clearance from Sung Kim and USUN. The Secretary\'s Phone Calls with Japanese, ROK, Chinese and Russian Foreign Ministers Monday, May 25, 2009 1','Calls sheet for S calls to JPN, KOR, CHN and RUS (SBU)I will have to do later calls on my berry. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 05/24/2024 Oscar can u pis print these call sheets for hrc? She knows she has a 7:45 call with the Japanese. They will call the house. the koreans are between 8:20 and 9:20. We are waiting for confirmation. Attached and below with revisions and clearance from Sung Kim and USUN. The Secretary\'s Phone Calls with Japanese, ROK, Chinese and Russian Foreign Ministers Monday, May 25, 2009 1'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'1737 - C05761792.txt','CallsCalling you at 9pm with FM yang. Australian fm smith asking to talk to you tonite about north korea. U want to do after china? Or wait till tomorow? 16','CallsCalling you at 9pm with FM yang. Australian fm smith asking to talk to you tonite about north korea. U want to do after china? Or wait till tomorow? 16'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'1738 - C05761793.txt','CallsOk call in 20 min with australian fm smith We can do tonight but not after 11. Thx. Calling you at 9pm with FM yang. Australian fm smith asking to talk to you tonite about north korea. U want to do after china? Or wait till tomorow? 17','CallsOk call in 20 min with australian fm smith We can do tonight but not after 11. Thx. Calling you at 9pm with FM yang. Australian fm smith asking to talk to you tonite about north korea. U want to do after china? Or wait till tomorow? 17'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'1803 - C05761918.txt','the Cable BROADCAST NOTICE: Dan Piccuta - RetirementThe New ForeienPolicv.com Passport : Tom Ricks : Dan Drezner : Stephen Walt : David Rothkopf : Marc Lynch The Cable : Madam Secretary : Net Effect : Shadow Govt. : The Argument : The Call US Embassy Beijing decapitated Thu, 05/14/2009 - 10:04am Citing the desire to spend more time with his wife, the charge d\'affaires of the U.S. embassy in Beijing, Dan Piccuta, has announced his retirement, a notice issued to embassy employees and obtained by The Cable says. Piccuta\'s departure will leave the embassy decapitated as of July 1, a source said. If the process for selecting an ambassador to Beijing wasn\'t in high gear before, we better hope it is now, the official said. The U.S. embassy in Beijing will also need a formal, actual deputy chief of mission. One possibility -- that Bill Weinstein, who has been the effective DCM in Beijing for four months now, would be able to drop the acting title. (The Cable previously reported that several people had turned down the Beijing ambassador job.) Piccuta\'s retirement announcement here: It seems to me that for some time now we have been living in a non-stop diplomatic highlights film. I won\'t soon forget the thrill of supporting our US Olympic family, the President and other Americans during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games. We can be proud to have safely and securely consolidated employees at our beautiful new embassy where proximity to colleagues and techno wizardry have catalyzed collaboration in our professional efforts. To that list we can now add our contributions to the engagement with China of a new U.S. administration through mutual efforts to build a positive, cooperative and comprehensive bilateral relationship. Your accomplishments are too numerous to mention in more detail, but the depth, breadth and excellence of our agencies and posts in China are acclaimed as without equal among U.S. diplomatic missions. Just as important have been successes in improving work-life balance throughout the Mission, in facilitating employment of our family members, and in promoting the sense of community and mutual support among employees, sections, and agencies as well as with constituent and neighboring posts. I am hopeful that some have noticed the effort to provide deserving officers, specialists, family members and LES employees with opportunities for professional growth including in supervisory and leadership roles. Because of the ever-increasing diversity and talent of our team, the exit of any one colleague has never diluted our combined strength nor caused us or the Department concern. I am therefore confident that we will manage the many transitions we\'ll address in the coming months with exceptional competence and that we can count on each others\' support as we prepare for new leadership throughout','\"the Cable\" BROADCAST NOTICE: Dan Piccuta - RetirementThe New ForeienPolicv.com Passport : Tom Ricks : Dan Drezner : Stephen Walt : David Rothkopf : Marc Lynch The Cable : Madam Secretary : Net Effect : Shadow Govt. : The Argument : The Call US Embassy Beijing \"decapitated\" Thu, 05/14/2009 - 10:04am Citing the desire to spend more time with his wife, the charge d\'affaires of the U.S. embassy in Beijing, Dan Piccuta, has announced his retirement, a notice issued to embassy employees and obtained by The Cable says. Piccuta\'s departure will leave the embassy \"decapitated\" as of July 1, a source said. \"If the process for selecting an ambassador to Beijing wasn\'t in high gear before, we better hope it is now,\" the official said. The U.S. embassy in Beijing will also need a formal, actual deputy chief of mission. One possibility -- that Bill Weinstein, who has been the effective DCM in Beijing for four months now, would be able to drop the \"acting\" title. (The Cable previously reported that several people had turned down the Beijing ambassador job.) Piccuta\'s retirement announcement here: It seems to me that for some time now we have been living in a non-stop diplomatic highlights film. I won\'t soon forget the thrill of supporting our US Olympic family, the President and other Americans during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games. We can be proud to have safely and securely consolidated employees at our beautiful new embassy where proximity to colleagues and techno wizardry have catalyzed collaboration in our professional efforts. To that list we can now add our contributions to the engagement with China of a new U.S. administration through mutual efforts to build a positive, cooperative and comprehensive bilateral relationship. Your accomplishments are too numerous to mention in more detail, but the depth, breadth and excellence of our agencies and posts in China are acclaimed as without equal among U.S. diplomatic missions. Just as important have been successes in improving work-life balance throughout the Mission, in facilitating employment of our family members, and in promoting the sense of community and mutual support among employees, sections, and agencies as well as with constituent and neighboring posts. I am hopeful that some have noticed the effort to provide deserving officers, specialists, family members and LES employees with opportunities for professional growth including in supervisory and leadership roles. Because of the ever-increasing diversity and talent of our team, the exit of any one colleague has never diluted our combined strength nor caused us or the Department concern. I am therefore confident that we will manage the many transitions we\'ll address in the coming months with exceptional competence and that we can count on each others\' support as we prepare for new leadership throughout'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'1815 - C05761932.txt','1 page trip report from china, korea, and rome 1 page trip reportThere are lots of longer cables out of this trip, but these are my dominant impressions. B6 Trip Report: Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Rome Anne-Marie Slaughter Shanghai: I was driven around the expo site and saw how far advanced the Chinese pavilion is, also the Canadian and Brazilian pavilions that are facing and adjacent to us, and many spectacular European pavilions. In addition to the overwhelming size and grandeur of the expo site as a whole ? it will be like the New York World\'s Fair on steroids ? what struck me is that we must also hold up our end with the many visitors who will be coming from the Americas. The video of the history of world expositions that plays in the Shanghai exposition building and will help open the expo itself is a visual of rising American power ? repeated expos in the 19th and 20th centuries in New York, Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco and other American cities. Expos are the soft power Olympics and hence a key part of smart power we should be willing to ask Congress for money and consider it extremely well spent in terms of building American power in the world ? and cheap at the price. I also had several meals and meetings with members of what I am coming to think of as the American diaspora ? talented and entrepreneurial Chinese-Americans and Chinese raised/educated in America who have come back to China to live on the economic frontier ? and who are spreading American values with them. They gave a very optimistic picture of the Chinese economy. Beijing: I had dinner with new media figures In my official meetings on the S&ED we made real progress, getting the Chinese to agree to a closed meeting just with the four principals and getting them to agree to consider a model of a joint statement that we will now provide I made very clear that a joint statement was critical to getting results. Later in the day we had a breakthrough with the Deputy Minister of Commerce, who agreed to working level meetings and concrete bottom-up joint projects on development assistance. His staff agreed to meet w/ the AID person at our embassy for the first time ? as the embassy said, clearly the Chinese have decided to move forward w/ us on multiple fronts. in','1 page trip report from china, korea, and rome 1 page trip reportThere are lots of longer cables out of this trip, but these are my dominant impressions. B6 Trip Report: Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Rome Anne-Marie Slaughter Shanghai: I was driven around the expo site and saw how far advanced the Chinese pavilion is, also the Canadian and Brazilian pavilions that are facing and adjacent to us, and many spectacular European pavilions. In addition to the overwhelming size and grandeur of the expo site as a whole ? it will be like the New York World\'s Fair on steroids ? what struck me is that we must also hold up our end with the many visitors who will be coming from the Americas. The video of the history of world expositions that plays in the Shanghai exposition building and will help open the expo itself is a visual of rising American power ? repeated expos in the 19th and 20th centuries in New York, Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco and other American cities. Expos are the soft power Olympics and hence a key part of smart power; we should be willing to ask Congress for money and consider it extremely well spent in terms of building American power in the world ? and cheap at the price. I also had several meals and meetings with members of what I am coming to think of as \"the American diaspora\" ? talented and entrepreneurial Chinese-Americans and Chinese raised/educated in America who have come back to China to live on the economic frontier ? and who are spreading American values with them. They gave a very optimistic picture of the Chinese economy. Beijing: I had dinner with \"new media figures\" In my official meetings on the S&ED we made real progress, getting the Chinese to agree to a closed meeting just with the four principals and getting them to agree to consider a model of a joint statement that we will now provide; I made very clear that a joint statement was critical to getting results. Later in the day we had a breakthrough with the Deputy Minister of Commerce, who agreed to working level meetings and concrete \"bottom-up\" joint projects on development assistance. His staff agreed to meet w/ the AID person at our embassy for the first time ? as the embassy said, clearly the Chinese have decided to move forward w/ us on multiple fronts. in'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'1838 - C05762241.txt','NYTimes - Utah Governor to Become Ambassador to ChinaUtah Governor to Become Ambassador to China By Jeff Zeleny Updated President Obama on Saturday selected one of the nation\'s leading Republican governors to serve as the ambassador to China, nominating Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman for the diplomatic post that Mr. Obama called as important as any in the world. We will launch a new era of partnership between our two nations that will advance our shared dreams of opportunity and security in America, in Asia and around the world, Mr. Obama said. I can think of no more important assignment than creating the kinds of bridges between our two countries that will determine the well being not just of Americans and Chinese, but also the future of the world. In a morning announcement at the White House, Mr. Huntsman stood at the president\'s side in the Diplomatic Room and accepted the position that he said came as a surprise. As a co-chairman of Senator John McCain\'s presidential campaign last year, Mr. Huntsman said he did not expect to be called into action by the person who beat us. Mr. Huntsman, 49, learned to speak Mandarin Chinese from his days as a Mormon missionary in Taiwan. He has worked in two Bush administrations, serving as the ambassador to Singapore in the final year of George H.W. Bush\'s term and as a deputy United States trade ambassador for George W. Bush. For Mr. Obama, whose advisers already have their eyes set on his re-election in 2012, the selection of Mr. Huntsman is something of a political coup. He has emerged as one of the nation\'s most visible Republican governors and was expected to at least consider seeking his party\'s presidential nomination to run against Mr. Obama. In the breadth of issues at stake, this ambassadorship is as important as any in the world, Mr. Obama said. I believe there is much to be gained from a closer working relationship with China, but improved relationships will require candor on issues in which we don\'t always agree. As the Republican Party forges through a period of reinvention, Mr. Huntsman has been a leading voice for the direction of the party. He has been a political moderate on issues like immigration, gay rights and the environment, even though he represented one of the most conservative states in the country.','NYTimes - Utah Governor to Become Ambassador to ChinaUtah Governor to Become Ambassador to China By Jeff Zeleny Updated President Obama on Saturday selected one of the nation\'s leading Republican governors to serve as the ambassador to China, nominating Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman for the diplomatic post that Mr. Obama called \"as important as any in the world.\" \"We will launch a new era of partnership between our two nations that will advance our shared dreams of opportunity and security in America, in Asia and around the world,\" Mr. Obama said. \"I can think of no more important assignment than creating the kinds of bridges between our two countries that will determine the well being not just of Americans and Chinese, but also the future of the world.\" In a morning announcement at the White House, Mr. Huntsman stood at the president\'s side in the Diplomatic Room and accepted the position that he said came as a surprise. As a co-chairman of Senator John McCain\'s presidential campaign last year, Mr. Huntsman said he did not expect to be \"called into action by the person who beat us.\" Mr. Huntsman, 49, learned to speak Mandarin Chinese from his days as a Mormon missionary in Taiwan. He has worked in two Bush administrations, serving as the ambassador to Singapore in the final year of George H.W. Bush\'s term and as a deputy United States trade ambassador for George W. Bush. For Mr. Obama, whose advisers already have their eyes set on his re-election in 2012, the selection of Mr. Huntsman is something of a political coup. He has emerged as one of the nation\'s most visible Republican governors and was expected to at least consider seeking his party\'s presidential nomination to run against Mr. Obama. \"In the breadth of issues at stake, this ambassadorship is as important as any in the world,\" Mr. Obama said. \"I believe there is much to be gained from a closer working relationship with China, but improved relationships will require candor on issues in which we don\'t always agree.\" As the Republican Party forges through a period of reinvention, Mr. Huntsman has been a leading voice for the direction of the party. He has been a political moderate on issues like immigration, gay rights and the environment, even though he represented one of the most conservative states in the country.'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'2036 - C05762668.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/7/098:00 am BREAKFAST FOR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING 9:15 am INDIA STRATEGY James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 10:00 am PHONE CALL w/HENRY KISSINGER 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR THREE 11:05 am Treaty Room 11:15 am PRIVATE MEETING w/DAVE STONE 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm POLICY LUNCHEON 2:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm MEETING ONUS/CHINA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office *Kurt Campbell, P.J. Crowley, Cheryl Mills, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Hums Abedin, Jake Sullivan and Derek Chollet 3:15 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ MARK HYMAN 3:45 pm Secretary\'s Office Tbd DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence Tbd ARRIVE Private Residence 7:00 pm PHONE CALL w/JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER NAKASONE Secretary\'s Residence ### 103','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/7/098:00 am BREAKFAST FOR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING 9:15 am INDIA STRATEGY James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 10:00 am PHONE CALL w/HENRY KISSINGER 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR THREE 11:05 am Treaty Room 11:15 am PRIVATE MEETING w/DAVE STONE 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm POLICY LUNCHEON 2:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm MEETING ONUS/CHINA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office *Kurt Campbell, P.J. Crowley, Cheryl Mills, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Hums Abedin, Jake Sullivan and Derek Chollet 3:15 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ MARK HYMAN 3:45 pm Secretary\'s Office Tbd DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence Tbd ARRIVE Private Residence 7:00 pm PHONE CALL w/JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER NAKASONE Secretary\'s Residence ### 103'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'2048 - C05762690.txt','Cambodia Returns 20 Uighurs to ChinaFyi (SBU) The Cambodian Ministry of Interior confirmed 20 Uighurs departed on a charter flight to China at 0915 EST / 2115 local, according to Embassy Phnom Penh. The whereabouts of two other Uighurs who had previously fled are unknown. Post adds the two are carrying letters of protection from the UNHCR. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Cambodia Returns 20 Uighurs to ChinaFyi (SBU) The Cambodian Ministry of Interior confirmed 20 Uighurs departed on a charter flight to China at 0915 EST / 2115 local, according to Embassy Phnom Penh. The whereabouts of two other Uighurs who had previously fled are unknown. Post adds the two are carrying letters of protection from the UNHCR. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(6.960481177972416,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,2,'2058 - C05762702.txt','Friday Policy Review on Africa Friday Policy ReviewInteresting take on China below. No ? I wasn\'t invited to this. I can\'t anyway ? I need to go over to USAID for an event we\'re hosting w/ IFPRI. S/P recently drafted a policy paper on Africa and I worked contributed a lot to that paper. I see one big issue missing from those questions ?the issue of China in Africa. China is transforming the continent in a way not seen since the days of colonialism. We should also think about China in the context of food security. There are one million Chinese farmers currently working in Africa! That\'s remarkable if you think about it. China has also bought nearly 3 million hectares of land in Africa and could become one of the largest sources of commercial farming on the continent. They are also building many of the roads that will transform transportation and the movement of agriculture products. --Matt Are you coming? 70 This Friday\'s policy review meeting will focus on sub-Saharan Africa. It will be held from 9:15-10:15 in the Deputy\'s Conference Room. S/P will circulate questions for discussion in advance of the meeting. Those bureaus that have relevant issues/concerns should send an appropriate representative to the meeting. Please do not send more than one representative without prior approval. 71','Friday Policy Review on Africa Friday Policy ReviewInteresting take on China below. No ? I wasn\'t invited to this. I can\'t anyway ? I need to go over to USAID for an event we\'re hosting w/ IFPRI. S/P recently drafted a policy paper on Africa and I worked contributed a lot to that paper. I see one big issue missing from those questions ?the issue of China in Africa. China is transforming the continent in a way not seen since the days of colonialism. We should also think about China in the context of food security. There are one million Chinese farmers currently working in Africa! That\'s remarkable if you think about it. China has also bought nearly 3 million hectares of land in Africa and could become one of the largest sources of commercial farming on the continent. They are also building many of the roads that will transform transportation and the movement of agriculture products. --Matt Are you coming? 70 This Friday\'s policy review meeting will focus on sub-Saharan Africa. It will be held from 9:15-10:15 in the Deputy\'s Conference Room. S/P will circulate questions for discussion in advance of the meeting. Those bureaus that have relevant issues/concerns should send an appropriate representative to the meeting. Please do not send more than one representative without prior approval. 71'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'2062 - C05762707.txt','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and Longer Knives? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the whack-a-mole crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and \"Longer Knives\"? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the \"whack-a-mole\" crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'2088 - C05762745.txt','update: workshop key findings Australian! and updateDear Secretary Clinton, I hope that your elbow is healing quickly. I mentioned that we were doing some work on maritime developments in the region from the Persian Gulf to the East China Sea and Sea of Japan. Below are key findings from the report, but the main takeaway is that the political impact of Chinese military modernization may be greater than a narrow technical analysis of China\'s capabilities would suggest, and for a range of reasons, technical and political, prospects for regional cooperation are limited, but pathways to conflict are numerous and increasing. > P.S. What\'s the reference to Australian mean?? H > Dear Secretary Clinton, > I was heartened to read your forceful remarks about the US commitment to the Asia-Pacific region this morning. On Monday, our office held a workshop for the NIC that highlighted the downsides associated with an American withdrawal from the region. I will be providing you with our report from that event. Also, in early June, we are holding two workshops with US policy makers (one for Democrats and one for Republicans) to illuminate how contingencies in Pakistan might affect US-China relations. I will give you a read out on those events as well.','update: workshop key findings Australian! and updateDear Secretary Clinton, I hope that your elbow is healing quickly. I mentioned that we were doing some work on maritime developments in the region from the Persian Gulf to the East China Sea and Sea of Japan. Below are key findings from the report, but the main takeaway is that the political impact of Chinese military modernization may be greater than a narrow technical analysis of China\'s capabilities would suggest, and for a range of reasons, technical and political, prospects for regional cooperation are limited, but pathways to conflict are numerous and increasing. > P.S. What\'s the reference to \"Australian\" mean?? H > Dear Secretary Clinton, > I was heartened to read your forceful remarks about the US commitment to the Asia-Pacific region this morning. On Monday, our office held a workshop for the NIC that highlighted the downsides associated with an American withdrawal from the region. I will be providing you with our report from that event. Also, in early June, we are holding two workshops with US policy makers (one for Democrats and one for Republicans) to illuminate how contingencies in Pakistan might affect US-China relations. I will give you a read out on those events as well.'),(6.960481177972416,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,2,'2102 - C05762764.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogRead through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the 141','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogRead through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the 141'),(6.960481177972416,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,2,'2104 - C05762767.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogWe can leave then for now - we can work around as nee be and they have a few connections to companies we don\'t. Asked philippe for a plan - he may want to sole source it to get the coverage but if not, yes. Cdm Read through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process B6 Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... 145 A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350> http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010 <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=33>, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38>, US Politics <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=28> ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 <http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20090710/000011.htm> (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38> , and elsewhere <http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200904u/shanghai-expo-2010> . And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc. <http://usapavilion2olo.com/>, a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis <http://shanghalusembassy-china.org.cn/071009.html> ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media <http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/10/content_11685418.htm> . No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had adopted a resolution in support of the US pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3106> . This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate? but instead became What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort? The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person 146','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogWe can leave then for now - we can work around as nee be and they have a few connections to companies we don\'t. Asked philippe for a plan - he may want to sole source it to get the coverage but if not, yes. Cdm Read through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process B6 Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... 145 A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350> http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010 <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=33>, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38>, US Politics <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=28> ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 <http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20090710/000011.htm> (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38> , and elsewhere <http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200904u/shanghai-expo-2010> . And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc. <http://usapavilion2olo.com/>, a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis <http://shanghalusembassy-china.org.cn/071009.html> ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media <http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/10/content_11685418.htm> . No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had \"adopted\" a resolution in support of the US pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3106> . This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer \"How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate?\" but instead became \"What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort?\" The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person 146'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'2106 - C05762769.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogSee b/I We spoke to PIR yesterday and we are going to talk to the WP on monday. PIR has the details. See b/I - article next week need philipe (see the ps) ?Balderston, Kris M Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo Jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://sharighaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had adopted a resolution in support of the US pavilion. This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate? but instead became What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort? The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person familiar with Villarreal\'s role described it as the arrival of an adult to a chaotic situation that badly needed one. Indeed, if there\'s one telling detail to the handful of official and press accounts of yesterday\'s signing, it\'s the total absence of the Shanghai Expo, Inc. members from the official comments and photos (US Consulate coverage here Shanghai government account here), none of whom live or work in Shanghai, anyway. If that was a conscious decision, it was a wise one. A final point. As Villarreal conceded, the US effort must still raise roughly half of its $61 million budget. I suspect that ? with Villarreal in charge of the effort ? reluctant wallets will become less so. Regardless, though, 150','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogSee b/I We spoke to PIR yesterday and we are going to talk to the WP on monday. PIR has the details. See b/I - article next week need philipe (see the ps) ?Balderston, Kris M Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo Jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://sharighaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had \"adopted\" a resolution in support of the US pavilion. This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer \"How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate?\" but instead became \"What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort?\" The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person familiar with Villarreal\'s role described it as the arrival of an \"adult\" to a chaotic situation that badly needed one. Indeed, if there\'s one telling detail to the handful of official and press accounts of yesterday\'s signing, it\'s the total absence of the Shanghai Expo, Inc. members from the official comments and photos (US Consulate coverage here; Shanghai government account here), none of whom live or work in Shanghai, anyway. If that was a conscious decision, it was a wise one. A final point. As Villarreal conceded, the US effort must still raise roughly half of its $61 million budget. I suspect that ? with Villarreal in charge of the effort ? reluctant wallets will become less so. Regardless, though, 150'),(6.960481177972416,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,2,'2141 - C05762814.txt','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911 this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said we told the scholars not to rush this project. I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, have you collected the material? He said yes. I asked, external sources? He','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering; there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years; Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out; if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself; its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that; then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms; Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911; this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said \"we told the scholars not to rush this project\". I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, \"have you collected the material?\" He said yes. I asked, \"external sources?\" He'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'2150 - C05762828.txt','North Korea to move intercontinental missile: reportNorth Korea to move [Inter contktenta[l mOssillle: report Fri May 29, 2009 9:40pm EDT SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea is preparing to move an intercontinental ballistic missile from a factory near Pyongyang to a launch site on the east coast, a South Korean newspaper quoted a source in Washington as saying on Saturday. The factory north of Pyongyang is the same place where the North manufactured the long-range rocket it fired on April 5 before moving it to the east-coast Musudan-ri missile range for assembly and launch, the Dong-a Ilbo newspaper said. Regional powers are waiting to see what the North might do next after it conducted a nuclear test on Monday. South Korea is on alert on the assessment Pyongyang may make provocative moves using conventional weapons at their heavily armed border. North Korea has warned of an intercontinental ballistic missile test in anger over U.N. Security Council punishment of what Pyongyang said was a satellite launch on April 5. Preparations to move an ICBM from the Saneum Weapons Research Center near Pyongyang by train have been captured by U.S. spy satellites, Dong-a Ilbo quoted a source in Washington knowledgeable about the issue as saying. The research lab is the North\'s main center of research and manufacture of long-range missiles, the newspaper said. South Korea\'s defense ministry could not immediately comment on the report. North Korea fired a short-range missile on Friday from the Musudan-ri missile base, South Korea\'s Yonhap news agency quoted an unnamed government source as saying. The missile appeared to be a modified surface-to-air missile with a range of up to 160 km (99 miles), Dong-a Ilbo said. The two Koreas have fought two deadly naval clashes on their disputed maritime border in the past 10 years and the North has warned another could happen. U.S. Defense Department spokesman Geoff Morrell said on Friday there had been no sign of stepped-up North Korean military activity. But a U.S. defense official said the United States had observed above average activity in the past 24 hours at a site in North Korea that has previously been used to test fire long-range missiles. South Korea\'s Defense Ministry said it had seen the number of Chinese fishing boats near the peninsula in the Yellow Sea drop sharply in recent days and is watching the North\'s activities for indications of aggression. 74','North Korea to move intercontinental missile: reportNorth Korea to move [Inter contktenta[l mOssillle: report Fri May 29, 2009 9:40pm EDT SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea is preparing to move an intercontinental ballistic missile from a factory near Pyongyang to a launch site on the east coast, a South Korean newspaper quoted a source in Washington as saying on Saturday. The factory north of Pyongyang is the same place where the North manufactured the long-range rocket it fired on April 5 before moving it to the east-coast Musudan-ri missile range for assembly and launch, the Dong-a Ilbo newspaper said. Regional powers are waiting to see what the North might do next after it conducted a nuclear test on Monday. South Korea is on alert on the assessment Pyongyang may make provocative moves using conventional weapons at their heavily armed border. North Korea has warned of an intercontinental ballistic missile test in anger over U.N. Security Council punishment of what Pyongyang said was a satellite launch on April 5. \"Preparations to move an ICBM from the Saneum Weapons Research Center near Pyongyang by train have been captured by U.S. spy satellites,\" Dong-a Ilbo quoted a source in Washington knowledgeable about the issue as saying. The research lab is the North\'s main center of research and manufacture of long-range missiles, the newspaper said. South Korea\'s defense ministry could not immediately comment on the report. North Korea fired a short-range missile on Friday from the Musudan-ri missile base, South Korea\'s Yonhap news agency quoted an unnamed government source as saying. The missile appeared to be a modified surface-to-air missile with a range of up to 160 km (99 miles), Dong-a Ilbo said. The two Koreas have fought two deadly naval clashes on their disputed maritime border in the past 10 years and the North has warned another could happen. U.S. Defense Department spokesman Geoff Morrell said on Friday there had been no sign of stepped-up North Korean military activity. But a U.S. defense official said the United States had observed \"above average activity\" in the past 24 hours at a site in North Korea that has previously been used to test fire long-range missiles. South Korea\'s Defense Ministry said it had seen the number of Chinese fishing boats near the peninsula in the Yellow Sea drop sharply in recent days and is watching the North\'s activities for indications of aggression. 74'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'2158 - C05762845.txt','Brazil and MexicoTom\'s backgrounder definitely played down expectations. Tom backgrounded them yesterday in the briefing room, not certain but don\'t think he put down any groundwork on this specifically. But in terms of setting expectations it would be a combo of a few overt and not overt things: - Seeing what Admin/For Pol Members of Congress are on TV today and the shows tomorrow, all we need is one person to float it. - We have flight time tomorrow when Tom & Jake can do it on background or OTR. - There\'s one blogger that folks loosely follow, I know how to get her something through a 3rd party. - I have to talk to a few of our guys today like Matt Lee on misc stuff, and I\'m sure he\'ll ask me something about the OAS where I can easily say the folks in WHA are real pessimistic. And our travelers traffic info among themselves. The best thing to put out there would be the notion that there are those who don\'t think you should go. If you don\'t, you don\'t. But if you do, you chose to be direct, to make a principled stand. Shouldn\'t be too tough, because the notion of Cuba being voted in is something they will WANT to believe, it\'ll make good copy. And it makes it easier to explain any decision/outcome How will we set any expectations? Did anyone background the press yet? 78 If we set the expectation now that the outcome is likely to not go our way, ANY alternative - even one kicking the can down the road as Jake outlines below - would be seen as a significant victory. And as an added bonus, it would be an opportunity to highlight your personal dedication to and prioritization of human rights/democracy, which we\'ve been criticized for since China. 79','Brazil and MexicoTom\'s backgrounder definitely played down expectations. Tom backgrounded them yesterday in the briefing room, not certain but don\'t think he put down any groundwork on this specifically. But in terms of setting expectations it would be a combo of a few overt and not overt things: - Seeing what Admin/For Pol Members of Congress are on TV today and the shows tomorrow, all we need is one person to float it. - We have flight time tomorrow when Tom & Jake can do it on background or OTR. - There\'s one blogger that folks loosely follow, I know how to get her something through a 3rd party. - I have to talk to a few of our guys today like Matt Lee on misc stuff, and I\'m sure he\'ll ask me something about the OAS where I can easily say the folks in WHA are real pessimistic. And our travelers traffic info among themselves. The best thing to put out there would be the notion that there are those who don\'t think you should go. If you don\'t, you don\'t. But if you do, you chose to be direct, to make a principled stand. Shouldn\'t be too tough, because the notion of Cuba being voted in is something they will WANT to believe, it\'ll make good copy. 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Hearty congrats from the Chinese, UK, Japanese, Aussies, EU, Danes, Swedes, South Africans, etc. Mike Froman did an excellent job as Chair (I was head of U.S. delegation), and Steve Chu and John Holdren did very useful presentations yesterday. Heads of delegation met with President in Blue Room for a reception late yesterday afternoon, which went over big. Mike and I met with President in Oval beforehand. Reception at Kennedy Center in evening for whole delegations, plus people from Hill, NG0s, etc., yesterday. Sen. Kerry spoke. We followed up with a long bilateral with China and then a private dinner with the UK. More bilats tomorrow. Next meeting of the Forum May 25-26 in Paris. Many thanks to HRC for kicking it off in style.','Major Economies ForumQuick note to tell you the meeting ended today after lunch and it turned out to be a very positive event. To a person, the heads of delegation were hugely complimentary. Good, very candid ? even \"frank\" as the diplomats say -- level of engagement, a lot of positive feeling and trust built up, an eagerness for this group to continue engaging and ? perhaps ? make some progress. Dan Reifsnyder, an OES DAS who\'s been here a long time, said it was best meeting of this kind he has seen in 20 years. Issues still damnably difficult, but a pretty palpable sense in the room that something good had happened. Hearty congrats from the Chinese, UK, Japanese, Aussies, EU, Danes, Swedes, South Africans, etc. Mike Froman did an excellent job as Chair (I was head of U.S. delegation), and Steve Chu and John Holdren did very useful presentations yesterday. Heads of delegation met with President in Blue Room for a reception late yesterday afternoon, which went over big. Mike and I met with President in Oval beforehand. Reception at Kennedy Center in evening for whole delegations, plus people from Hill, NG0s, etc., yesterday. Sen. Kerry spoke. We followed up with a long bilateral with China and then a private dinner with the UK. More bilats tomorrow. Next meeting of the Forum May 25-26 in Paris. Many thanks to HRC for kicking it off in style.'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'2362 - C05763323.txt','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities, the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. \"The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities,\" the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'2364 - C05763334.txt','Angola and Food security for S tripSee traffic The chinese have also given angola $3 billion in low interest loans for securing oil access. They are also major vendors for construction. Best, David Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Reines, Philippe fyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security 72','Angola and Food security for S tripSee traffic The chinese have also given angola $3 billion in low interest loans for securing oil access. They are also major vendors for construction. Best, David Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Reines, Philippe fyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security 72'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'2369 - C05763378.txt','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a re-charging program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S. number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board; welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level; the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day; we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a \"re-charging\" program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S.; number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students; today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'239 - C05739840.txt','Make Up Turned Break UpB6 November 27, 2012 Make Up Turned Break Up By MAUREEN DOWD WASHINGTON Are the Republican senators unreasonable? Or is the secretary of state-manqu undiplomatic? Did the senators sandbag Susan Rice? Or did Rice further inflame a tense situation? Is it a case of shooting the messenger and playing politics? Or is national security dangerously infected with politics? It seems as if it would have been simple enough for Rice to quickly admit that the administration talking points she used on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows about the slaughter in Benghazi were misleading. But she went silent. She has no wartime consigliere and, aside from the president\'s angry postelection defense of Rice, the White House ? perhaps relieved that she -14,as taking the heat rather than the president ? wasn\'t running a strong damage control operation that clarified matters. Still, on last Sunday\'s talk shows, John McCain and Lindsey Graham softened their tone a bit. She\'s not the problem, McCain said The problem is the president of the United States, for failing to swiftly tell Americans what his intelligence agencies had confirmed: that Benghazi was a terrorist attack involving Al Qa.eda. affiliates. When Rice asked to come to the Hill to meet with some of her Republican critics, it seemed dtente was nigh. But somehow the hour-and-a-half powwow caused an escalation, with McCain, Graham and Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire emerging to say they had more reservations than before. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who\'s scheduled to meet with Rice on Wednesday, suggested that she would be better suited to run the Democratic National Committee than State. If Rice can\'t soothe the egos of some cranky G.O.P. pots, how would she negotiate with China?','Make Up Turned Break UpB6 November 27, 2012 Make Up Turned Break Up By MAUREEN DOWD WASHINGTON Are the Republican senators unreasonable? Or is the secretary of state-manqu undiplomatic? Did the senators sandbag Susan Rice? Or did Rice further inflame a tense situation? Is it a case of shooting the messenger and playing politics? Or is national security dangerously infected with politics? It seems as if it would have been simple enough for Rice to quickly admit that the administration talking points she used on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows about the slaughter in Benghazi were misleading. But she went silent. She has no wartime consigliere and, aside from the president\'s angry postelection defense of Rice, the White House ? perhaps relieved that she -14,as taking the heat rather than the president ? wasn\'t running a strong damage control operation that clarified matters. Still, on last Sunday\'s talk shows, John McCain and Lindsey Graham softened their tone a bit. \"She\'s not the problem,\" McCain said The problem is the president of the United States,\" for failing to swiftly tell Americans what his intelligence agencies had confirmed: that Benghazi was a terrorist attack involving Al Qa.eda. affiliates. When Rice asked to come to the Hill to meet with some of her Republican critics, it seemed dtente was nigh. But somehow the hour-and-a-half powwow caused an escalation, with McCain, Graham and Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire emerging to say they had more reservations than before. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who\'s scheduled to meet with Rice on Wednesday, suggested that she would be better suited to run the Democratic National Committee than State. If Rice can\'t soothe the egos of some cranky G.O.P. pots, how would she negotiate with China?'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'2462 - C05763789.txt','Thank you!!Thanks so much. Safe travels in India and Thailand. I\'ll be getting the China S+ED ready! Derek---Thank you for all of your help and leadership on the speech and the policies it embodies. It is a delight working w you. All the best, Hillary 254','Thank you!!Thanks so much. Safe travels in India and Thailand. I\'ll be getting the China S+ED ready! Derek---Thank you for all of your help and leadership on the speech and the policies it embodies. It is a delight working w you. All the best, Hillary 254'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'2475 - C05763812.txt','Good news from japan newtFyi Spending several days in meetings in Japan Secretary Clinton\'s visit here made a big impact President Obama\'s invitation to Prime Minister Aso as the first white house guest also made a bg impact I built up the imortance of the new ambassador The election aigist 30 will be historic and the Japan Democratic Party will almost cetainly win It will be the first clear change of government since 1955 JDP leaders have begun stressing cooperation and continuity in foreign policy and the US relationship (US alliance has 75% plus support) A pattern of alwayvisiting Japan on the way to and from China for the President and sects of state andefense would yield big emotional dividends in strengthening the alliance Newt','Good news from japan newtFyi Spending several days in meetings in Japan Secretary Clinton\'s visit here made a big impact President Obama\'s invitation to Prime Minister Aso as the first white house guest also made a bg impact I built up the imortance of the new ambassador The election aigist 30 will be historic and the Japan Democratic Party will almost cetainly win It will be the first clear change of government since 1955 JDP leaders have begun stressing cooperation and continuity in foreign policy and the US relationship (US alliance has 75% plus support) A pattern of alwayvisiting Japan on the way to and from China for the President and sects of state andefense would yield big emotional dividends in strengthening the alliance Newt'),(6.960481177972416,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,2,'2504 - C05763901.txt','AP/NKReport: North Korea willing to hold talks with US AP By KWANG-TAE KIM Associated Press Sat Jul 25, 4:51 am ET SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has indicated its interest in holding direct talks with the United States, a news report said, after the two sides traded barbs over Pyongyang\'s nuclear weapons programs at a security forum. We are not against a dialogue. We are not against any negotiation for the issues of common concern, Japan\'s Kyodo news agency quoted North Korean ambassador to the United Nations Sin Son Ho as saying Friday. But the ambassador, speaking in New York, dismissed the possibility of a return to stalled nuclear negotiations involving the two Koreas, the U.S., Japan, China and Russia, saying the six-party talks are gone forever. The U.S. has offered to hold talks with the North within the six-nation process if it returns to the negotiating table and takes irreversible steps for denuclearization. Last weekend, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell indicated that the chances for direct talks between North Korea and the U.S. were slim. Our bilateral negotiations are between the U.S. and South Korea about our collective approach to the North, Campbell told reporters in Seoul. Sin said the five other parties to the nuclear talks cheated North Korea, accusing them of not implementing what they had agreed under a disarmament-for-aid deal. No more details were given in the Kyodo report. Sin was not available for comment Saturday. The North Korean mission to the U.N. declined to comment. North Korea quit the nuclear talks in April to protest a U.N. statement condemning a rocket launch. North Korea insisted it sent a satellite into orbit, while the U.S. and its allies said it was actually a long-range missile test. North Korea conducted its second nuclear test in May and a barrage of missile tests in July, drawing international condemnation and new U.N. sanctions. U.S. and Chinese officials are expected to discuss North Korea\'s nuclear programs and other regional security issues at a strategic dialogue next week in Washington. North Korea will be a significant topic, but obviously one among many, State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said Friday in Washington. The U.S. and North Korea engaged in a sharp war of words earlier this week over U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s recent comment likening the regime in Pyongyang to small children demanding attention. At a regional security conference in Thailand, Clinton also said the North has no friends left. North Korea\'s Foreign Ministry described her Thursday as a funny lady who sometimes looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping. 298','AP/NKReport: North Korea willing to hold talks with US AP By KWANG-TAE KIM Associated Press Sat Jul 25, 4:51 am ET SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has indicated its interest in holding direct talks with the United States, a news report said, after the two sides traded barbs over Pyongyang\'s nuclear weapons programs at a security forum. \"We are not against a dialogue. We are not against any negotiation for the issues of common concern,\" Japan\'s Kyodo news agency quoted North Korean ambassador to the United Nations Sin Son Ho as saying Friday. But the ambassador, speaking in New York, dismissed the possibility of a return to stalled nuclear negotiations involving the two Koreas, the U.S., Japan, China and Russia, saying \"the six-party talks are gone forever.\" The U.S. has offered to hold talks with the North within the six-nation process if it returns to the negotiating table and takes irreversible steps for denuclearization. Last weekend, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell indicated that the chances for direct talks between North Korea and the U.S. were slim. \"Our bilateral negotiations are between the U.S. and South Korea about our collective approach\" to the North, Campbell told reporters in Seoul. Sin said the five other parties to the nuclear talks \"cheated\" North Korea, accusing them of not implementing what they had agreed under a disarmament-for-aid deal. No more details were given in the Kyodo report. Sin was not available for comment Saturday. The North Korean mission to the U.N. declined to comment. North Korea quit the nuclear talks in April to protest a U.N. statement condemning a rocket launch. North Korea insisted it sent a satellite into orbit, while the U.S. and its allies said it was actually a long-range missile test. North Korea conducted its second nuclear test in May and a barrage of missile tests in July, drawing international condemnation and new U.N. sanctions. U.S. and Chinese officials are expected to discuss North Korea\'s nuclear programs and other regional security issues at a strategic dialogue next week in Washington. \"North Korea will be a significant topic, but obviously one among many,\" State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said Friday in Washington. The U.S. and North Korea engaged in a sharp war of words earlier this week over U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s recent comment likening the regime in Pyongyang to \"small children\" demanding attention. At a regional security conference in Thailand, Clinton also said the North \"has no friends left.\" North Korea\'s Foreign Ministry described her Thursday as \"a funny lady\" who sometimes \"looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping.\" 298'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'2522 - C05763940.txt','QuestionsGreat job this morning. Glad it went well. Hope you get a few hours off this afternoon -- though I assume that with the China prep not likely. On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 8:46 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Is the 50k figure State and AID? Kurdistan election results? Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we deport them after war ended? Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it?','QuestionsGreat job this morning. Glad it went well. Hope you get a few hours off this afternoon -- though I assume that with the China prep not likely. On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 8:46 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Is the 50k figure State and AID? Kurdistan election results? Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we deport them after war ended? Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it?'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'2539 - C05763982.txt','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633 77','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633 77'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'2549 - C05764000.txt','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'2559 - C05764022.txt','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIACheryl: The Russians are trying to cash in on Angola\'s upside potential. With the Angola\'s oil and mineral wealth, as well as its vast agricultural potential, the Russians see dollars signs in their eyes. I hope some American companies, backed up with OPIC and Ex-Im Bank guarantees and loans, will go in to build housing and other infrastructure. Johnnie FYI ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIACheryl: The Russians are trying to cash in on Angola\'s upside potential. With the Angola\'s oil and mineral wealth, as well as its vast agricultural potential, the Russians see dollars signs in their eyes. I hope some American companies, backed up with OPIC and Ex-Im Bank guarantees and loans, will go in to build housing and other infrastructure. Johnnie FYI ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'2563 - C05764035.txt','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design;'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'2662 - C05764212.txt','Grameen in HaitiCheryl, I just spoke with Vidal Jorgensen. They expect to be on the ground in about 8 months. They have not yet raised enough money to get the project started?the total needed is $6M and they need $2M to get started. Vidal said they process has been delayed because their work in Colombia and China is consuming all their resources at the moment. Once on the ground, they will target the poorest of the poor and go to the toughest areas of Haiti. They anticipate an average loan size of $200 and they expect to reach about 10,000 borrowers in five years. They expect to be profitable in 4-5 years. Meghann Meghann Curtis Office of the Counselor U.S. Department of State 202.647.4654','Grameen in HaitiCheryl, I just spoke with Vidal Jorgensen. They expect to be on the ground in about 8 months. They have not yet raised enough money to get the project started?the total needed is $6M and they need $2M to get started. Vidal said they process has been delayed because their work in Colombia and China is consuming all their resources at the moment. Once on the ground, they will target the poorest of the poor and go to the toughest areas of Haiti. They anticipate an average loan size of $200 and they expect to reach about 10,000 borrowers in five years. They expect to be profitable in 4-5 years. Meghann Meghann Curtis Office of the Counselor U.S. Department of State 202.647.4654'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'2663 - C05764213.txt','Grameen in HaitiI\'m up and immersed in Af-Pak if you want to call. FYI Cheryl, I just spoke with Vidal Jorgensen. They expect to be on the ground in about 8 months. They have not yet raised enough money to get the project started?the total needed is $6M and they need $2M to get started. Vidal said they process has been delayed because their work in Colombia and China is consuming all their resources at the moment. Once on the ground, they will target the poorest of the poor and go to the toughest areas of Haiti. They anticipate an average loan size of $200 and they expect to reach about 10,000 borrowers in five years. They expect to be profitable in 4-5 years. Meghann','Grameen in HaitiI\'m up and immersed in Af-Pak if you want to call. FYI Cheryl, I just spoke with Vidal Jorgensen. They expect to be on the ground in about 8 months. They have not yet raised enough money to get the project started?the total needed is $6M and they need $2M to get started. Vidal said they process has been delayed because their work in Colombia and China is consuming all their resources at the moment. Once on the ground, they will target the poorest of the poor and go to the toughest areas of Haiti. They anticipate an average loan size of $200 and they expect to reach about 10,000 borrowers in five years. They expect to be profitable in 4-5 years. Meghann'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'2681 - C05764250.txt','AFP/SLFrom your clips: US Responds To Sri Lanka Protest Over Clinton Remark (AFP) Monday, October 5, 2009 AFP WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States, responding to protests from Sri Lanka over remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, said it had no recent evidence of women being raped while in Sri Lankan government custody. In a letter addressed to Sri Lanka\'s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama, the State Department noted that the US government and international human rights groups over the years had detailed numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. However, the letter signed by Melanne Verveer, ambassador at large for global women\'s issues at the State Department said that in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009 ... we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict area around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context, the letter said, adding that Washington remains concerned about extrajudicial killings, disappearances and detainee abuse in Sri Lanka. Secretary Clinton believes that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights, the letter said. Sri Lanka lodged its protest with the US embassy in Colombo over the remarks made by Clinton last month to the United Nations Security Council. We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma and Sri Lanka and elsewhere, the US secretary of state had said during a resolution calling for an end to sexual violence in armed conflict, according to published reports of Clinton\'s remarks. Her comments sparked an outcry across Sri Lanka, where government forces in May crushed Tamil Tiger rebels after decades of fighting. Colombo faced condemnation for its handling of the final stages of the war against Tiger rebels and managed to stave off a Security Council resolution calling for war crimes investigations thanks to the vetoes of China and Russia. The United Nations has said that over 7,000 civilians perished in the first four months of intense fighting this year. Sri Lanka is now facing international pressure to free 250,000 ethnic Tamil civilians who managed to escape the fighting but are now held in internment camps while they are screened to see whether they were rebels. B6','AFP/SLFrom your clips: US Responds To Sri Lanka Protest Over Clinton Remark (AFP) Monday, October 5, 2009 AFP WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States, responding to protests from Sri Lanka over remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, said it had no recent evidence of women being raped while in Sri Lankan government custody. In a letter addressed to Sri Lanka\'s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama, the State Department noted that the US government and international human rights groups over the years had detailed \"numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government.\" However, the letter signed by Melanne Verveer, ambassador at large for global women\'s issues at the State Department said that \"in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009 ... we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict area around the world.\" \"We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context,\" the letter said, adding that Washington remains concerned about extrajudicial killings, disappearances and detainee abuse in Sri Lanka. \"Secretary Clinton believes that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights,\" the letter said. Sri Lanka lodged its protest with the US embassy in Colombo over the remarks made by Clinton last month to the United Nations Security Council. \"We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma and Sri Lanka and elsewhere,\" the US secretary of state had said during a resolution calling for an end to sexual violence in armed conflict, according to published reports of Clinton\'s remarks. Her comments sparked an outcry across Sri Lanka, where government forces in May crushed Tamil Tiger rebels after decades of fighting. Colombo faced condemnation for its handling of the final stages of the war against Tiger rebels and managed to stave off a Security Council resolution calling for war crimes investigations thanks to the vetoes of China and Russia. The United Nations has said that over 7,000 civilians perished in the first four months of intense fighting this year. Sri Lanka is now facing international pressure to free 250,000 ethnic Tamil civilians who managed to escape the fighting but are now held in internment camps while they are screened to see whether they were rebels. B6'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'2697 - C05764282.txt','Ensuring Energy TransitionsH RC: FYI. This is my point. cdm Hi Cheryl, Thanks for your email. I am on a plane now ? headed back from Istambul. I have not has any time to address this. But I will certainly work on it shortly. And in fact am meeting with David this week to do so. But I also think it is essential to take into account the concerns of the Hill. In Jose\'s hearings and mine, the committee quite explicitly and directly said they expected us to play significant roles in energy. David should certainly have the lead role, as the secretary has said and as the legislation clearly spells out, but we also need to figure out how we can work together. And I am sure that can be done amicably under david\'s overall leadership in this area. But H should be consulted and talk to the SFRC before any changes are made to avoid any surprises and be sure they understand what is being done. And, of course, I want to be sure we bring in Jose on any discussions, since he has important interests in this. Regards, Bob Bob: I hope you are settling in ? looking forward to finding a moment to connect with you. I particularly want to make sure we follow-up on energy in your title and making sure lines are clear in that arena to avoid any dropped balls or missed opportunities. I wanted to flag one matter now because the Secretary has asked David Goldwyn during her look-ahead meeting regarding energy, to move forward on several energy security priorities ? including engaging with key producers like Brazil, Mexico, Angola and Nigeria as well as addressing energy security concerns with consumers like China and India. Given that E/EEB previously had the lead on energy matters before we had an International Energy Coordinator, I want to make sure you and he are properly and smoothly transitioning matters to him.','Ensuring Energy TransitionsH RC: FYI. This is my point. cdm Hi Cheryl, Thanks for your email. I am on a plane now ? headed back from Istambul. I have not has any time to address this. But I will certainly work on it shortly. And in fact am meeting with David this week to do so. But I also think it is essential to take into account the concerns of the Hill. In Jose\'s hearings and mine, the committee quite explicitly and directly said they expected us to play significant roles in energy. David should certainly have the lead role, as the secretary has said and as the legislation clearly spells out, but we also need to figure out how we can work together. And I am sure that can be done amicably under david\'s overall leadership in this area. But H should be consulted and talk to the SFRC before any changes are made to avoid any surprises and be sure they understand what is being done. And, of course, I want to be sure we bring in Jose on any discussions, since he has important interests in this. Regards, Bob Bob: I hope you are settling in ? looking forward to finding a moment to connect with you. I particularly want to make sure we follow-up on energy in your title and making sure lines are clear in that arena to avoid any dropped balls or missed opportunities. I wanted to flag one matter now because the Secretary has asked David Goldwyn during her look-ahead meeting regarding energy, to move forward on several energy security priorities ? including engaging with key producers like Brazil, Mexico, Angola and Nigeria as well as addressing energy security concerns with consumers like China and India. Given that E/EEB previously had the lead on energy matters before we had an International Energy Coordinator, I want to make sure you and he are properly and smoothly transitioning matters to him.'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'2798 - C05764494.txt','guidance: Econ Club of DC as forum for HRC in Sept?Anything on your call with him you want me to followup on? Thanks strobe - I will touch base with you today so we can catch up Cheryl, regard the desire of the Economic Club of DC to invite HRC to speak (which we consulted on a week ago), they\'re now broadening the invite to be any time in the fall?which I\'d think might increase the chances of it suited her purposes. I\'m attaching a copy of the letter they\'ll send in via any channel you designate (scheduler, public affairs officer, or whatever). HRC did call this weekend and we covered a pretty wide range of substantive issues. I decided, however, not to bother her with this matter, which I hope was the right call on my part. Also, Jake put in a call to me last week. We didn\'t connect. I don\'t know if that\'s OBE as a result of HRC\'s call. In any event, I\'m around this week, though hanging out as much as ossible with Regards, Strobe This sounds interesting - can you give me a few days to determine whether it\'s even a possibility? Sept is imp month b/c of travel and unga but want to check. Let\'s also connect on unga - glad you connected with jack et al. Best Cdm Cheryl, I hope for your sake that you don\'t get this email for a while and that you\'re getting some genuine R&R. Anyway, David Rubenstein of the Carlyle Group is asking my advice on whether HRC would welcome an invitation to address the Economic Club of Washington in September. Obviously business-heavy. Audience: 400-500, screen questions for after talk and he can provide them in advance media coverage, etc. I told him I had no idea but would check. Depending on her outreach strategy for the fall, it could be a good audience, esp. if she wanted to talk about issues like China, the development, the role of the private sector, or energy/climate?i.e., the econ aspect/component of foreign policy. If I should be going elsewhere for this kind of steer, lemme know. Regards, Strobe PS: Kemal Dervi, Judith Rodin and I connected by phone with Jack Lew, Derek Chollet & others on State end re outside input into QDDR. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 1111','guidance: Econ Club of DC as forum for HRC in Sept?Anything on your call with him you want me to followup on? Thanks strobe - I will touch base with you today so we can catch up Cheryl, regard the desire of the Economic Club of DC to invite HRC to speak (which we consulted on a week ago), they\'re now broadening the invite to be any time in the fall?which I\'d think might increase the chances of it suited her purposes. I\'m attaching a copy of the letter they\'ll send in via any channel you designate (scheduler, public affairs officer, or whatever). HRC did call this weekend and we covered a pretty wide range of substantive issues. I decided, however, not to bother her with this matter, which I hope was the right call on my part. Also, Jake put in a call to me last week. We didn\'t connect. I don\'t know if that\'s OBE as a result of HRC\'s call. In any event, I\'m around this week, though hanging out as much as ossible with Regards, Strobe This sounds interesting - can you give me a few days to determine whether it\'s even a possibility? Sept is imp month b/c of travel and unga but want to check. Let\'s also connect on unga - glad you connected with jack et al. Best Cdm Cheryl, I hope for your sake that you don\'t get this email for a while and that you\'re getting some genuine R&R. Anyway, David Rubenstein of the Carlyle Group is asking my advice on whether HRC would welcome an invitation to address the Economic Club of Washington in September. Obviously business-heavy. Audience: 400-500, screen questions for after talk and he can provide them in advance; media coverage, etc. I told him I had no idea but would check. Depending on her outreach strategy for the fall, it could be a good audience, esp. if she wanted to talk about issues like China, the development, the role of the private sector, or energy/climate?i.e., the econ aspect/component of foreign policy. If I should be going elsewhere for this kind of steer, lemme know. Regards, Strobe PS: Kemal Dervi, Judith Rodin and I connected by phone with Jack Lew, Derek Chollet & others on State end re outside input into QDDR. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 1111'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'2963 - C05764781.txt','Jim\'s upcoming travelFYI Dear all, Jim will be traveling to Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam) from Friday mid morning through next Thursday afternoon. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931','Jim\'s upcoming travelFYI Dear all, Jim will be traveling to Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam) from Friday mid morning through next Thursday afternoon. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'3026 - C05764896.txt','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left the special relationship at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone, the source said. There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off. The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would spend all day Friday together. However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left \"the special relationship\" at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. \"It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone,\" the source said. \"There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off.\" The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would \"spend all day Friday together.\" However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'3155 - C05765149.txt','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset, says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'. The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset,\" says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. \"When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'.\" The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'3177 - C05765228.txt','FYI: Charlie RoseI ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid','FYI: Charlie RoseI ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'3180 - C05765232.txt','FYI: Charlie RoseThanks! See you then and in the meantime happy trails and I\'ll send notes along the way I ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry','FYI: Charlie RoseThanks! See you then and in the meantime happy trails and I\'ll send notes along the way I ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'3250 - C05765707.txt','BOEING - Now $2 Million!Just got this good news in anticipation to the Expo event next week. Spoke to Boeing and they are upping their $1 million cash to $2 million cash!!! Ellen ? can you make sure we invite their China Rep David Wang. We should also note it in the S speech along w the other new and improved sponsors.','BOEING - Now $2 Million!Just got this good news in anticipation to the Expo event next week. Spoke to Boeing and they are upping their $1 million cash to $2 million cash!!! Ellen ? can you make sure we invite their China Rep David Wang. We should also note it in the S speech along w the other new and improved sponsors.'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'3273 - C05765761.txt','FYI: Les Gelb: Amateur Hour at the White Househttp://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to throw its weight around. What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make demands on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect deliverables on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.','FYI: Les Gelb: \"Amateur Hour at the White House\"http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to \"throw its weight around.\" What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make \"demands\" on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect \"deliverables\" on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'3294 - C05765795.txt','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main banker for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main \"banker\" for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'3357 - C05765891.txt','for S -- a stunning factThe Quadrennial America\'s Place in the World survey conducted both generally among the American public and among Council on Foreign Relations members found that a plurality of the (American) public now says that China, not the United States, is the world\'s leading economic power. Currently, 44% of the public says China is the world\'s leading economic power, while just 27% name the United States. As recently as the beginning of last year, 41% said the U.S. was the top economic power while 3 0 % said China. On the brighter side, \'Despite widespread anxiety over the economy, public support for free trade agreements has increased since 2008. A modest plurality now sees free trade agreements as good for the U.S. in April 2008, a plurality said such agreements were bad for the country. The two sentiments may well be related, of course. Anne-Marie Slaughter Director of Policy Planning U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2972','for S -- a stunning factThe Quadrennial \"America\'s Place in the World\" survey conducted both generally among the American public and among Council on Foreign Relations members found that \"a plurality of the (American) public now says that China, not the United States, is the world\'s leading economic power. Currently, 44% of the public says China is the world\'s leading economic power, while just 27% name the United States. As recently as the beginning of last year, 41% said the U.S. was the top economic power while 3 0 % said China.\" On the brighter side, \'Despite widespread anxiety over the economy, public support for free trade agreements has increased since 2008. A modest plurality now sees free trade agreements as good for the U.S.; in April 2008, a plurality said such agreements were bad for the country.\" The two sentiments may well be related, of course. Anne-Marie Slaughter Director of Policy Planning U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2972'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'3403 - C05765980.txt','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures. Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero; long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: \"On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures.\" Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'3471 - C05766084.txt','NYT EditorialBy the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do some deep soul-searching and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.','NYT EditorialBy the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do \"some deep soul-searching\" and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but \"there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.\"'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'3478 - C05766092.txt','NYT EditorialDo you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do some deep soul-searching and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass. China has also been demanding that rich nations contribute hundreds of millions of dollars a year to help poor countries address the threat of climate change. Again Mr. Stern was blunt. Washington is prepared to help those who need it, but given China\'s huge reserves and revved-up economy, he said he could not envision public funds, certainly not from the United States, going to China. The most positive development has been a pledge by the European Union to contribute $10.5 billion over the next three years to help poorer countries deal with climate change. The United States has said that it will make a contribution but has not said how big it will be.','NYT EditorialDo you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do \"some deep soul-searching\" and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but \"there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.\" China has also been demanding that rich nations contribute hundreds of millions of dollars a year to help poor countries address the threat of climate change. Again Mr. Stern was blunt. Washington is prepared to help those who need it, but given China\'s huge reserves and revved-up economy, he said he could not envision \"public funds, certainly not from the United States, going to China.\" The most positive development has been a pledge by the European Union to contribute $10.5 billion over the next three years to help poorer countries deal with climate change. The United States has said that it will make a contribution but has not said how big it will be.'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'3524 - C05766180.txt','Amnesty Int\'l on Secretary Clinton\'s SpeechAmnesty International USA Statement on Secretary Clinton\'s speech Monday, December 14, 2009 Larry Cox, executive director, Amnesty International USA, on Monday welcomed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s affirmation that protecting human rights is central to helping countries worldwide achieve the goal of reducing or eliminating poverty. Calling her speech historic, Cox said Clinton\'s commitment to a broad spectrum of human rights offers new hope in solving the desperation caused by poverty. By advancing the idea that human rights, development and participatory and accountable governance, are goals that mutually reinforce one another, Secretary Clinton has charted a course of leadership recognizing the indivisibility of human rights that has been missing in our government\'s mission abroad and at home, said Cox. Her statement today is an essential foundation for relieving the suffering of billions in poverty, especially now when millions upon millions more people worldwide are experiencing economic hardship. We welcome Secretary Clinton\'s affirmation that the basics of well being -- food, shelter, health and education ?are not only human rights in and of themselves, but are also essential for the exercise of other human rights. Only by addressing both freedom from want and freedom from fear will it be possible to achieve genuine development for all. Cox, who attended Secretary Clinton\'s speech on the administration\'s 21st century human rights agenda at Georgetown University, said he was especially grateful to hear Secretary Clinton outline her determination to make a real and long-term difference by tackling human rights and development as mutually reinforcing goals and affirm that the United States must lead by example in this area. Cox also welcomed Secretary Clinton\'s commitment to stand with human rights defenders worldwide by shining a spotlight on their work and the legitimacy of their efforts. In her speech Secretary Clinton highlighted the work of Women of Zimbabwe Arise, whose founders were recently honored at the White House, and noted the State Department had sent high-level diplomatic missions to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar. It is important that the administration continue to champion human rights defenders around the world, especially those in powerful countries like China and Russia.','Amnesty Int\'l on Secretary Clinton\'s SpeechAmnesty International USA Statement on Secretary Clinton\'s speech Monday, December 14, 2009 Larry Cox, executive director, Amnesty International USA, on Monday welcomed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s affirmation that protecting human rights is central to helping countries worldwide achieve the goal of reducing or eliminating poverty. Calling her speech \"historic,\" Cox said Clinton\'s commitment to a broad spectrum of human rights offers new hope in solving the desperation caused by poverty. \"By advancing the idea that human rights, development and participatory and accountable governance, are goals that mutually reinforce one another, Secretary Clinton has charted a course of leadership recognizing the indivisibility of human rights that has been missing in our government\'s mission abroad and at home,\" said Cox. \"Her statement today is an essential foundation for relieving the suffering of billions in poverty, especially now when millions upon millions more people worldwide are experiencing economic hardship.\" \"We welcome Secretary Clinton\'s affirmation that the \"basics\" of well being -- food, shelter, health and education ?are not only human rights in and of themselves, but are also essential for the exercise of other human rights. Only by addressing both freedom from want and freedom from fear will it be possible to achieve genuine development for all.\" Cox, who attended Secretary Clinton\'s speech on the administration\'s 21st century human rights agenda at Georgetown University, said he was especially grateful to hear Secretary Clinton outline her determination to make a real and long-term difference by tackling human rights and development as mutually reinforcing goals and affirm that the \"United States must lead by example in this area.\" Cox also welcomed Secretary Clinton\'s commitment to stand with human rights defenders worldwide by shining a spotlight on their work and the legitimacy of their efforts. In her speech Secretary Clinton highlighted the work of Women of Zimbabwe Arise, whose founders were recently honored at the White House, and noted the State Department had sent high-level diplomatic missions to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar. It is important that the administration continue to champion human rights defenders around the world, especially those in powerful countries like China and Russia.'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'3532 - C05766198.txt','Don\'t laugh!!Why not! Will call him. Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance we can get this?','Don\'t laugh!!Why not! Will call him. Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance we can get this?'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'3533 - C05766199.txt','Don\'t laugh!!Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance we can get this?','Don\'t laugh!!Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance we can get this?'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'3534 - C05766200.txt','Don\'t.laugh!! Don\'t laugh!!Got it. The Great Hall where we met w Hu. Sorry which building was that? The hotel? Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance-we can get this?','Don\'t.laugh!! Don\'t laugh!!Got it. The Great Hall where we met w Hu. Sorry which building was that? The hotel? Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance-we can get this?'),(6.960481177972416,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,2,'3557 - C05766239.txt','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing a short political declaration of some sort, but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an operational accord -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try, said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try. Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing \"a short political declaration of some sort,\" but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an \"operational accord\" -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. \"We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try,\" said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. \"At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try.\" Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'3568 - C05766256.txt','Changing Political Situation in PakistanFYI Jake In the past 48 hours, the political situation in Pakistan has entered a new phase. The Supreme Court ruled the NRO illegal and paved the way for prosecution of several government officials, most notably Interior Minister Rehman Malik. Malik has been summoned before the Court and the Defense Minister (along with 247 other officials) was barred from traveling to China on an official visit. Vali Nasr has been following the fast-moving and still unclear developments closely. In addition, the Supreme Court has opened the door to new petitions to be filed, questioning Zardari\'s eligibility to have run for president in the first place. The Court could use those petitions to force Zardari from office in the near future. It is clear that Zardari\'s fate will be decided by the military, which has been gaining prominence and will be in an even stronger position after this shake-up. In the past two days Gilani has come to Zardari\'s defense, suggesting the two have reached an agreement over transfer of power from president to prime minister. Richard','Changing Political Situation in PakistanFYI Jake In the past 48 hours, the political situation in Pakistan has entered a new phase. The Supreme Court ruled the NRO illegal and paved the way for prosecution of several government officials, most notably Interior Minister Rehman Malik. Malik has been summoned before the Court and the Defense Minister (along with 247 other officials) was barred from traveling to China on an official visit. Vali Nasr has been following the fast-moving and still unclear developments closely. In addition, the Supreme Court has opened the door to new petitions to be filed, questioning Zardari\'s eligibility to have run for president in the first place. The Court could use those petitions to force Zardari from office in the near future. It is clear that Zardari\'s fate will be decided by the military, which has been gaining prominence and will be in an even stronger position after this shake-up. In the past two days Gilani has come to Zardari\'s defense, suggesting the two have reached an agreement over transfer of power from president to prime minister. Richard'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'3573 - C05766276.txt','Wash. Post. today re Palau & UighursJake, Want to make sure you saw the front page story below. It\'s really about the tragedy of brothers wrongfully detained at Guantanamo but it makes clear that Palau is doing the U.S. a great service and has been more courageous in this regard than most of the world (although Palau is in many ways more vulnerable to China): The Secretary complimenting Pres. Toribiong re this was a good move right after Alcy upset the Palauans (as you feared) in a meeting I will give you a confidential report on separately. Jeff 2 Brothers\' Grim Tale Of Loyalty And Limbo To Leave Guantanamo Means Abandoning Family By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, September 28, 2009 Bahtiyar Mahnut, a detainee at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, learned a few weeks ago that the Pacific island nation of Palau had invited him to settle there. It should have been cause for celebration, especially for a man who desperately wants to be free. But, to the surprise of his attorneys, Bahtiyar has turned down the offer. He wishes to remain a prisoner, they say, so he can look after his older brother, a fellow detainee. The brothers\' saga, as related by their attorneys and military records, could transpire only in the context of Guantanamo Bay and comes at a critical juncture for the Obama administration, which is struggling to meet a Jan. 22 deadline to shutter the 223-detainee prison. Their circumstances also highlight the diplomatic difficulties facing the U.S. government as it tries to find places to send prisoners not destined for terrorism trials in the United States. The brothers are Uighurs, residents of China who are considered separatists by Beijing but are not enemies of the United States. The brothers were picked up separately in Afghanistan and Pakistan soon after the United States launched attacks against al-Qaeda and the Taliban in retaliation for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Since at least 2003, the U.S. government has tried to find homes for the brothers and 20 other captured Uighurs. Five went to Albania in 2006 four were sent to Bermuda in June. At one point, U.S. officials were considering the possibility of resettling Uighurs in the D.C. region, but that plan was scuttled under political pressure. Most countries have been reluctant to accept Uighurs and risk angering China. In recent weeks, however, Palau has agreed to accept 12 of the 13 remaining Uighurs, according to the Justice Department. The only detainee not invited by Palau was Bahtiyar\'s older brother, Arkin Mahmud, 45, who has developed mental health problems that are apparently too serious to be treated in the sparsely populated country, said his attorney, Elizabeth Gilson. To make matters worse, according to Gilson and military records, Arkin is a prisoner only because he went searching for Bahtiyar after the younger brother left their homeland eight years ago.','Wash. Post. today re Palau & UighursJake, Want to make sure you saw the front page story below. It\'s really about the tragedy of brothers wrongfully detained at Guantanamo but it makes clear that Palau is doing the U.S. a great service and has been more courageous in this regard than most of the world (although Palau is in many ways more vulnerable to China): The Secretary complimenting Pres. Toribiong re this was a good move right after Alcy upset the Palauans (as you feared) in a meeting I will give you a confidential report on separately. Jeff 2 Brothers\' Grim Tale Of Loyalty And Limbo To Leave Guantanamo Means Abandoning Family By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, September 28, 2009 Bahtiyar Mahnut, a detainee at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, learned a few weeks ago that the Pacific island nation of Palau had invited him to settle there. It should have been cause for celebration, especially for a man who desperately wants to be free. But, to the surprise of his attorneys, Bahtiyar has turned down the offer. He wishes to remain a prisoner, they say, so he can look after his older brother, a fellow detainee. The brothers\' saga, as related by their attorneys and military records, could transpire only in the context of Guantanamo Bay and comes at a critical juncture for the Obama administration, which is struggling to meet a Jan. 22 deadline to shutter the 223-detainee prison. Their circumstances also highlight the diplomatic difficulties facing the U.S. government as it tries to find places to send prisoners not destined for terrorism trials in the United States. The brothers are Uighurs, residents of China who are considered separatists by Beijing but are not enemies of the United States. The brothers were picked up separately in Afghanistan and Pakistan soon after the United States launched attacks against al-Qaeda and the Taliban in retaliation for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Since at least 2003, the U.S. government has tried to find homes for the brothers and 20 other captured Uighurs. Five went to Albania in 2006; four were sent to Bermuda in June. At one point, U.S. officials were considering the possibility of resettling Uighurs in the D.C. region, but that plan was scuttled under political pressure. Most countries have been reluctant to accept Uighurs and risk angering China. In recent weeks, however, Palau has agreed to accept 12 of the 13 remaining Uighurs, according to the Justice Department. The only detainee not invited by Palau was Bahtiyar\'s older brother, Arkin Mahmud, 45, who has developed mental health problems that are apparently too serious to be treated in the sparsely populated country, said his attorney, Elizabeth Gilson. To make matters worse, according to Gilson and military records, Arkin is a prisoner only because he went searching for Bahtiyar after the younger brother left their homeland eight years ago.'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'3595 - C05766321.txt','(AP) Number Two US diplomat huddles with South Korean officialsSEOUL, South Korea (AP) Washington\'s number two diplomat huddled with South Korean officials Wednesday to discuss North Korea amid a flurry of diplomacy to get the communist regime to return to disarmament talks. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg is on an Asian tour that has included stops in Vietnam, Malaysia and China. Steinberg met South Korean presidential security adviser Kim Sung-hwan and chief nuclear envoy Wi Sung-lac on Wednesday morning. He later paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Prime Minister Chung Un-chan. Snezhina Sandlin State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512 SandlinSD@state.gov','(AP) Number Two US diplomat huddles with South Korean officialsSEOUL, South Korea (AP) Washington\'s number two diplomat huddled with South Korean officials Wednesday to discuss North Korea amid a flurry of diplomacy to get the communist regime to return to disarmament talks. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg is on an Asian tour that has included stops in Vietnam, Malaysia and China. Steinberg met South Korean presidential security adviser Kim Sung-hwan and chief nuclear envoy Wi Sung-lac on Wednesday morning. He later paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Prime Minister Chung Un-chan. Snezhina Sandlin State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512 SandlinSD@state.gov'),(6.960481177972416,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,2,'3598 - C05766325.txt','new Iran-China oil deal, reported in Iran (in English) and inChina (in Chinese) Thread-Topic: new Iran-China oil deal, reported in Iran (in English) and in China (in Chinese) Thread-Index: AcpBGGFHC5WfqWtwQI2s1vNKPmzX9AApt+aV Message-ID: <786762D781A7FF4FAC906089213404488035045C315@CLNTINET08.clinton.local> Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator:','new Iran-China oil deal, reported in Iran (in English) and inChina (in Chinese) Thread-Topic: new Iran-China oil deal, reported in Iran (in English)\" and in China (in Chinese) Thread-Index: AcpBGGFHC5WfqWtwQI2s1vNKPmzX9AApt+aV Message-ID: <786762D781A7FF4FAC906089213404488035045C315@CLNTINET08.clinton.local> Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator:'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'3665 - C05766506.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'3669 - C05766517.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'3672 - C05766522.txt','(Reuters) Copenhagen accord was a disaster, says SwedenBRUSSELS - Despite months of preparation and strenuous international diplomacy, the talks boiled down to an inability of the world\'s two largest emitters, the United States and China, to agree on headline fixed targets. The 27 member states of the EU had gone into the talks with a unified position and with a plan for financing emissions cuts in the developing world, with a commitment to spend around 7 billion euros ($10.01 billion) over the next three years to aid poorer countries. But those aims were largely sidelined as the talks failed to produce the breakthrough agreement many had hoped for. Europe never lost its aim, never, never came to splits or different positions, but of course this was mainly about other countries really (being) unwilling, and especially the United States and China, said Carlgren. Britain on Monday blamed China and a handful of other countries of holding the world to ransom by blocking a legally binding treaty at Copenhagen, stepping up a blame game that has gathered momentum since the talks ended. Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the summit as at best flawed and at worst chaotic and demanded an urgent reform of the process to try to reach a legal treaty when talks are expected to resume in Germany next June. But Danish Climate Minister Connie Hedegaard, who quit as president of the Copenhagen talks midway through after being criticised by African countries for favouring wealthier nations in negotiations, said it was no time to get depressed about the process of tackling climate change. What we need to do is to secure the step that we took and turn it into a result, she told reporters as she arrived for the Brussels meeting on Tuesday. Asked whether Copenhagen had been a failure, she replied: It would have been a failure if we had achieved nothing. But we achieved something. A first step. It was the first time we held a process where all the countries were present, including the big emitters. (Writing by Luke Baker Editing by Jon Hemming)','(Reuters) Copenhagen accord was a \"disaster\", says SwedenBRUSSELS - Despite months of preparation and strenuous international diplomacy, the talks boiled down to an inability of the world\'s two largest emitters, the United States and China, to agree on headline fixed targets. The 27 member states of the EU had gone into the talks with a unified position and with a plan for financing emissions cuts in the developing world, with a commitment to spend around 7 billion euros ($10.01 billion) over the next three years to aid poorer countries. But those aims were largely sidelined as the talks failed to produce the breakthrough agreement many had hoped for. \"Europe never lost its aim, never, never came to splits or different positions, but of course this was mainly about other countries really (being) unwilling, and especially the United States and China,\" said Carlgren. Britain on Monday blamed China and a handful of other countries of holding the world to ransom by blocking a legally binding treaty at Copenhagen, stepping up a blame game that has gathered momentum since the talks ended. Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the summit as \"at best flawed and at worst chaotic\" and demanded an urgent reform of the process to try to reach a legal treaty when talks are expected to resume in Germany next June. But Danish Climate Minister Connie Hedegaard, who quit as president of the Copenhagen talks midway through after being criticised by African countries for favouring wealthier nations in negotiations, said it was no time to get depressed about the process of tackling climate change. \"What we need to do is to secure the step that we took and turn it into a result,\" she told reporters as she arrived for the Brussels meeting on Tuesday. Asked whether Copenhagen had been a failure, she replied: \"It would have been a failure if we had achieved nothing. But we achieved something. A first step. It was the first time we held a process where all the countries were present, including the big emitters.\" (Writing by Luke Baker; Editing by Jon Hemming)'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'3673 - C05766524.txt','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had hijacked negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of hijacking efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked, he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a hijacker. Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme, she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing. The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests, Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited. China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions, said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo, wrote Li.','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had \"hijacked\" negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of \"hijacking\" efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. \"We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked,\" he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a \"hijacker.\" Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. \"The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme,\" she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. \"Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing.\" The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. \"Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests,\" Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. \"The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited.\" China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. \"Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions,\" said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. \"Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo,\" wrote Li.'),(3.480240588986208,3.480240588986208,2500,'China',77,1,'3692 - C05766559.txt','Notes for S on Landler ChatMark Landler spoke to Jose Villarreal (the Commissioner General), Elizabeth and me in the last two days. Mark seems to be going down the same road with all three of us. At first he knew very little about the actual Expo but now he seems focused on the Secretary\'s role in bringing the USA Pavilion back to life. We all agreed that he seems to be writing a favorable story. He specifically wanted to know about her role and whether her political background helped her get there ( as opposed to a more traditional foreign affairs career Secretary). We thought that her political side helped her immediately recognize that she had a real problem with the Chinese that needed to be fixed immediately. As a problem-solving politico, she immediately went to work to fix it. He also wanted to know if she used the WJC/HRC rolodex to raise money. We said no and noted that all of the money is being raised in the business community and not by individuals. She did not go to her political fund- raising base. We did not mention it but it is interesting that many of the early big sponsors were NY based companies like GE (1 ?), Pepsi ( ), Corning, Cummins, Deloitte, NYSE, and Pfizer. He asked if S made individual calls to CEO\'s and we noted (as recd by L), the only general asks were done on conference calls or in large groups. We also noted that she never really asked for sponsorships, instead she stressed the importance of getting a formidable USA presence at the Shanghai Expo that is so important to the Chinese and will attract 70 million people. This could be the largest event in human history and will go from May 1 to October 31, 2010. Talking Points When S arrived at State, the USA and Andorra were the only two countries that did not sign a participation agreement with the Chinese. We had less than $250,000 in the bank. In just ten months, S assigned the Global Partnership Initiative office to lead the project, sent a signal to the State Department bureaucracy that this was a priority and that we would participate, named a Commissioner General, signed the participation agreement, asked Secretary Locke to break ground, raised $54.3 M to build and operate it, and visited the actual construction site in November. The Pavilion is on target to be opened in mid-April.','Notes for S on Landler ChatMark Landler spoke to Jose Villarreal (the Commissioner General), Elizabeth and me in the last two days. Mark seems to be going down the same road with all three of us. At first he knew very little about the actual Expo but now he seems focused on the Secretary\'s role in bringing the USA Pavilion back to life. We all agreed that he seems to be writing a favorable story. He specifically wanted to know about her role and whether her \"political\" background helped her get there ( as opposed to a more traditional foreign affairs \"career\" Secretary). We thought that her political side helped her immediately recognize that she had a real problem with the Chinese that needed to be fixed immediately. As a problem-solving politico, she immediately went to work to fix it. He also wanted to know if she used the WJC/HRC rolodex to raise money. We said no and noted that all of the money is being raised in the business community and not by individuals. She did not go to her political fund- raising base. We did not mention it but it is interesting that many of the early big sponsors were NY based companies like GE (1 ?), Pepsi ( ), Corning, Cummins, Deloitte, NYSE, and Pfizer. He asked if S made individual calls to CEO\'s and we noted (as recd by L), the only general \"asks\" were done on conference calls or in large groups. We also noted that she never really \"asked\" for sponsorships, instead she stressed the importance of getting a formidable USA presence at the Shanghai Expo that is so important to the Chinese and will attract 70 million people. This could be the largest event in human history and will go from May 1 to October 31, 2010. Talking Points When S arrived at State, the USA and Andorra were the only two countries that did not sign a participation agreement with the Chinese. We had less than $250,000 in the bank. In just ten months, S assigned the Global Partnership Initiative office to lead the project, sent a signal to the State Department bureaucracy that this was a priority and that we would participate, named a Commissioner General, signed the participation agreement, asked Secretary Locke to break ground, raised $54.3 M to build and operate it, and visited the actual construction site in November. The Pavilion is on target to be opened in mid-April.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'China_Development_Bank',1,1,'2362 - C05763323.txt','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities, the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. \"The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities,\" the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'China–United_States_relations',5,1,'2088 - C05762745.txt','update: workshop key findings Australian! and updateDear Secretary Clinton, I hope that your elbow is healing quickly. I mentioned that we were doing some work on maritime developments in the region from the Persian Gulf to the East China Sea and Sea of Japan. Below are key findings from the report, but the main takeaway is that the political impact of Chinese military modernization may be greater than a narrow technical analysis of China\'s capabilities would suggest, and for a range of reasons, technical and political, prospects for regional cooperation are limited, but pathways to conflict are numerous and increasing. > P.S. What\'s the reference to Australian mean?? H > Dear Secretary Clinton, > I was heartened to read your forceful remarks about the US commitment to the Asia-Pacific region this morning. On Monday, our office held a workshop for the NIC that highlighted the downsides associated with an American withdrawal from the region. I will be providing you with our report from that event. Also, in early June, we are holding two workshops with US policy makers (one for Democrats and one for Republicans) to illuminate how contingencies in Pakistan might affect US-China relations. I will give you a read out on those events as well.','update: workshop key findings Australian! and updateDear Secretary Clinton, I hope that your elbow is healing quickly. I mentioned that we were doing some work on maritime developments in the region from the Persian Gulf to the East China Sea and Sea of Japan. Below are key findings from the report, but the main takeaway is that the political impact of Chinese military modernization may be greater than a narrow technical analysis of China\'s capabilities would suggest, and for a range of reasons, technical and political, prospects for regional cooperation are limited, but pathways to conflict are numerous and increasing. > P.S. What\'s the reference to \"Australian\" mean?? H > Dear Secretary Clinton, > I was heartened to read your forceful remarks about the US commitment to the Asia-Pacific region this morning. On Monday, our office held a workshop for the NIC that highlighted the downsides associated with an American withdrawal from the region. I will be providing you with our report from that event. Also, in early June, we are holding two workshops with US policy makers (one for Democrats and one for Republicans) to illuminate how contingencies in Pakistan might affect US-China relations. I will give you a read out on those events as well.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'China–United_States_relations',5,1,'2104 - C05762767.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogWe can leave then for now - we can work around as nee be and they have a few connections to companies we don\'t. Asked philippe for a plan - he may want to sole source it to get the coverage but if not, yes. Cdm Read through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process B6 Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... 145 A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350> http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010 <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=33>, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38>, US Politics <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=28> ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 <http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20090710/000011.htm> (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38> , and elsewhere <http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200904u/shanghai-expo-2010> . And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc. <http://usapavilion2olo.com/>, a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis <http://shanghalusembassy-china.org.cn/071009.html> ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media <http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/10/content_11685418.htm> . No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had adopted a resolution in support of the US pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3106> . This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate? but instead became What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort? The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person 146','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogWe can leave then for now - we can work around as nee be and they have a few connections to companies we don\'t. Asked philippe for a plan - he may want to sole source it to get the coverage but if not, yes. Cdm Read through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process B6 Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... 145 A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350> http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010 <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=33>, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38>, US Politics <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=28> ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 <http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20090710/000011.htm> (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38> , and elsewhere <http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200904u/shanghai-expo-2010> . And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc. <http://usapavilion2olo.com/>, a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis <http://shanghalusembassy-china.org.cn/071009.html> ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media <http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/10/content_11685418.htm> . No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had \"adopted\" a resolution in support of the US pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3106> . This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer \"How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate?\" but instead became \"What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort?\" The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person 146'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'China–United_States_relations',5,1,'2106 - C05762769.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogSee b/I We spoke to PIR yesterday and we are going to talk to the WP on monday. PIR has the details. See b/I - article next week need philipe (see the ps) ?Balderston, Kris M Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo Jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://sharighaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had adopted a resolution in support of the US pavilion. This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate? but instead became What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort? The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person familiar with Villarreal\'s role described it as the arrival of an adult to a chaotic situation that badly needed one. Indeed, if there\'s one telling detail to the handful of official and press accounts of yesterday\'s signing, it\'s the total absence of the Shanghai Expo, Inc. members from the official comments and photos (US Consulate coverage here Shanghai government account here), none of whom live or work in Shanghai, anyway. If that was a conscious decision, it was a wise one. A final point. As Villarreal conceded, the US effort must still raise roughly half of its $61 million budget. I suspect that ? with Villarreal in charge of the effort ? reluctant wallets will become less so. Regardless, though, 150','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogSee b/I We spoke to PIR yesterday and we are going to talk to the WP on monday. PIR has the details. See b/I - article next week need philipe (see the ps) ?Balderston, Kris M Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo Jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://sharighaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had \"adopted\" a resolution in support of the US pavilion. This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer \"How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate?\" but instead became \"What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort?\" The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person familiar with Villarreal\'s role described it as the arrival of an \"adult\" to a chaotic situation that badly needed one. Indeed, if there\'s one telling detail to the handful of official and press accounts of yesterday\'s signing, it\'s the total absence of the Shanghai Expo, Inc. members from the official comments and photos (US Consulate coverage here; Shanghai government account here), none of whom live or work in Shanghai, anyway. If that was a conscious decision, it was a wise one. A final point. As Villarreal conceded, the US effort must still raise roughly half of its $61 million budget. I suspect that ? with Villarreal in charge of the effort ? reluctant wallets will become less so. Regardless, though, 150'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'China–United_States_relations',5,1,'3155 - C05765149.txt','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset, says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'. The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset,\" says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. \"When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'.\" The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'China–United_States_relations',5,1,'3159 - C05765156.txt','Ed Luce article> Nice! > Finally a decent article > Go Yanks > Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China > By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing > Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 > Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed > to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, > clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack > Obama\'s state visit to China next week.','Ed Luce article> Nice! > Finally a decent article > Go Yanks > Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China > By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing > Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 > Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed > to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, > clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack > Obama\'s state visit to China next week.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Chinese_Academy_of_Sciences',1,1,'3673 - C05766524.txt','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had hijacked negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of hijacking efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked, he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a hijacker. Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme, she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing. The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests, Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited. China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions, said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo, wrote Li.','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had \"hijacked\" negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of \"hijacking\" efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. \"We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked,\" he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a \"hijacker.\" Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. \"The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme,\" she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. \"Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing.\" The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. \"Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests,\" Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. \"The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited.\" China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. \"Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions,\" said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. \"Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo,\" wrote Li.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Chinese_New_Year',1,1,'3403 - C05765980.txt','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures. Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero; long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: \"On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures.\" Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Chinese_pavilion',1,1,'1815 - C05761932.txt','1 page trip report from china, korea, and rome 1 page trip reportThere are lots of longer cables out of this trip, but these are my dominant impressions. B6 Trip Report: Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Rome Anne-Marie Slaughter Shanghai: I was driven around the expo site and saw how far advanced the Chinese pavilion is, also the Canadian and Brazilian pavilions that are facing and adjacent to us, and many spectacular European pavilions. In addition to the overwhelming size and grandeur of the expo site as a whole ? it will be like the New York World\'s Fair on steroids ? what struck me is that we must also hold up our end with the many visitors who will be coming from the Americas. The video of the history of world expositions that plays in the Shanghai exposition building and will help open the expo itself is a visual of rising American power ? repeated expos in the 19th and 20th centuries in New York, Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco and other American cities. Expos are the soft power Olympics and hence a key part of smart power we should be willing to ask Congress for money and consider it extremely well spent in terms of building American power in the world ? and cheap at the price. I also had several meals and meetings with members of what I am coming to think of as the American diaspora ? talented and entrepreneurial Chinese-Americans and Chinese raised/educated in America who have come back to China to live on the economic frontier ? and who are spreading American values with them. They gave a very optimistic picture of the Chinese economy. Beijing: I had dinner with new media figures In my official meetings on the S&ED we made real progress, getting the Chinese to agree to a closed meeting just with the four principals and getting them to agree to consider a model of a joint statement that we will now provide I made very clear that a joint statement was critical to getting results. Later in the day we had a breakthrough with the Deputy Minister of Commerce, who agreed to working level meetings and concrete bottom-up joint projects on development assistance. His staff agreed to meet w/ the AID person at our embassy for the first time ? as the embassy said, clearly the Chinese have decided to move forward w/ us on multiple fronts. in','1 page trip report from china, korea, and rome 1 page trip reportThere are lots of longer cables out of this trip, but these are my dominant impressions. B6 Trip Report: Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Rome Anne-Marie Slaughter Shanghai: I was driven around the expo site and saw how far advanced the Chinese pavilion is, also the Canadian and Brazilian pavilions that are facing and adjacent to us, and many spectacular European pavilions. In addition to the overwhelming size and grandeur of the expo site as a whole ? it will be like the New York World\'s Fair on steroids ? what struck me is that we must also hold up our end with the many visitors who will be coming from the Americas. The video of the history of world expositions that plays in the Shanghai exposition building and will help open the expo itself is a visual of rising American power ? repeated expos in the 19th and 20th centuries in New York, Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco and other American cities. Expos are the soft power Olympics and hence a key part of smart power; we should be willing to ask Congress for money and consider it extremely well spent in terms of building American power in the world ? and cheap at the price. I also had several meals and meetings with members of what I am coming to think of as \"the American diaspora\" ? talented and entrepreneurial Chinese-Americans and Chinese raised/educated in America who have come back to China to live on the economic frontier ? and who are spreading American values with them. They gave a very optimistic picture of the Chinese economy. Beijing: I had dinner with \"new media figures\" In my official meetings on the S&ED we made real progress, getting the Chinese to agree to a closed meeting just with the four principals and getting them to agree to consider a model of a joint statement that we will now provide; I made very clear that a joint statement was critical to getting results. Later in the day we had a breakthrough with the Deputy Minister of Commerce, who agreed to working level meetings and concrete \"bottom-up\" joint projects on development assistance. His staff agreed to meet w/ the AID person at our embassy for the first time ? as the embassy said, clearly the Chinese have decided to move forward w/ us on multiple fronts. in'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Christian',1,1,'3623 - C05766390.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?, asked Jeff Sharlet.','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. \"It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?,\" asked Jeff Sharlet.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Christian_Movement_for_a_New_Haiti',1,1,'1747 - C05761810.txt','Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up ProtectorateFYI ? I think Port-au-Prince Le Matin is a summary of Haitian radio programming. Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up Protectorate Port-au-Prince Le Matin June 5, 2009 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon\'s recent appointment of former US President Clinton to serve as special envoy to Haiti has been perceived by many groups, including lawmakers, political analysts, political leaders, and media commentators, as a step toward putting Haiti in a protectorate or trusteeship status. They questioned in particular the extent of Clinton\'s powers and the term of his mandate, wondering what role will be attributed to Haiti\'s elected representatives. Several pointed out that Heidi Annabi, Ban\'s special representative in Haiti, and President Rene Preval would be subservient to Clinton, their senior in rank and described by some media as Haiti\'s new chief. As expected, Haitian Government officials and most foreign diplomats hailed this nomination and expressed their optimism about it. Several political leaders objected to Clinton\'s being named special envoy to Haiti, saying that it showed the international community wanted to bring Haiti under its control. o Former Senate President Belizaire, president of the National Council of the Haitian Political Parties, pointed out that Haiti has had a foreign force in the country, the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), since 2004 and now has an envoy such as President Clinton who is in a higher position than any other UN personnel. These both indicate the country is being considered a genuine protectorate, according to Belizaire (Signal FM, 27 May). o Socialist Identity and Liberty Collective spokesman Cherubin referred to Clinton\'s mission as an umpteenth civil commission, alluding to the administrative steps France took to restore order and peace when Haiti was under French rule, intended to speed up the process of taking charge of Haiti. Cherubin added that in the current international jargon this is called colonialism of a third type, or colonialism of necessity (www.alterpresse.org, 22 May). o According to Christian Movement for a New Haiti leader Mesadieux, Ban\'s decision will further help put Haiti under foreign supervision. He asserted that the international community wants to reinforce its control over Haiti\'s administration (Radio Vision 2000, 21 May). o Dr. Eugene of the Haitian Social Christian Party, speaking on the Pickup Talk Show live from the United States, said that Clinton\'s responsibility is to control events in Haiti and he will control them in a firm manner (Radio Caraibes FM, 23 May). Eugene was offended by this appointment and called it a shame for all Haitians and a slap in the face of the entire nation (Radio Galaxie, 29 May). 24','Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up ProtectorateFYI ? I think Port-au-Prince Le Matin is a summary of Haitian radio programming. Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up Protectorate Port-au-Prince Le Matin June 5, 2009 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon\'s recent appointment of former US President Clinton to serve as special envoy to Haiti has been perceived by many groups, including lawmakers, political analysts, political leaders, and media commentators, as a step toward putting Haiti in a protectorate or trusteeship status. They questioned in particular the extent of Clinton\'s powers and the term of his mandate, wondering what role will be attributed to Haiti\'s elected representatives. Several pointed out that Heidi Annabi, Ban\'s special representative in Haiti, and President Rene Preval would be subservient to Clinton, their senior in rank and described by some media as Haiti\'s new chief. As expected, Haitian Government officials and most foreign diplomats hailed this nomination and expressed their optimism about it. Several political leaders objected to Clinton\'s being named special envoy to Haiti, saying that it showed the international community wanted to bring Haiti under its control. o Former Senate President Belizaire, president of the National Council of the Haitian Political Parties, pointed out that Haiti has had a foreign force in the country, the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), since 2004 and now has an envoy such as President Clinton who is in a \"higher position than any other UN personnel.\" These both indicate the country is being considered a \"genuine protectorate,\" according to Belizaire (Signal FM, 27 May). o Socialist Identity and Liberty Collective spokesman Cherubin referred to Clinton\'s mission as an umpteenth \"civil commission,\" alluding to the administrative steps France took to restore order and peace when Haiti was under French rule, intended to speed up the process of \"taking charge\" of Haiti. Cherubin added that in the current international jargon this is called \"colonialism of a third type, or colonialism of necessity\" (www.alterpresse.org, 22 May). o According to Christian Movement for a New Haiti leader Mesadieux, Ban\'s decision will further help put Haiti under foreign supervision. He asserted that the international community wants to reinforce its control over Haiti\'s administration (Radio Vision 2000, 21 May). o Dr. Eugene of the Haitian Social Christian Party, speaking on the \"Pickup Talk Show\" live from the United States, said that \"Clinton\'s responsibility is to control events in Haiti and he will control them in a firm manner\" (Radio Caraibes FM, 23 May). Eugene was \"offended\" by this appointment and called it \"a shame for all Haitians\" and \"a slap in the face of the entire nation\" (Radio Galaxie, 29 May). 24'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Christine_Grahame',1,1,'2489 - C05763835.txt','(Reuters) Scots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmakerScots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmaker LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A decision by the Scottish government whether to release a Libyan convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing may be announced as early as Thursday, a legislator said on Wednesday. Christine Grahame, a member of the Scottish Parliament who has campaigned against the conviction, said she expected former Libyan intelligence agent Abdel Basset al-Megrahi to be freed early on compassionate grounds because he has terminal cancer. The regional administration has come under pressure from the United States to keep Megrahi in jail, while a British government minister said the wait for news was becoming embarrassing. I don\'t think it will be long coming, Grahame told BBC radio. I suspect we might have something maybe tomorrow (Thursday) morning. We will probably go for compassionate release. It avoids a lot of difficulties. Scotland\'s Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill is considering two requests from Megrahi to be released early, on compassionate grounds or under a prisoner transfer agreement (PTA) between Britain and Libya. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(Reuters) Scots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmakerScots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmaker LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A decision by the Scottish government whether to release a Libyan convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing may be announced as early as Thursday, a legislator said on Wednesday. Christine Grahame, a member of the Scottish Parliament who has campaigned against the conviction, said she expected former Libyan intelligence agent Abdel Basset al-Megrahi to be freed early on compassionate grounds because he has terminal cancer. The regional administration has come under pressure from the United States to keep Megrahi in jail, while a British government minister said the wait for news was \"becoming embarrassing\". \"I don\'t think it will be long coming,\" Grahame told BBC radio. \"I suspect we might have something maybe tomorrow (Thursday) morning. We will probably go for compassionate release. It avoids a lot of difficulties.\" Scotland\'s Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill is considering two requests from Megrahi to be released early, on compassionate grounds or under a prisoner transfer agreement (PTA) between Britain and Libya. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Christmas_and_holiday_season',9,1,'205 - C05739800.txt','H: latest Intel libyan conflicts, leaders & militias. Sid H: latest intel libyan conflicts, leaders & militias. SidHappy new year! Talk when you get a chance_ Thanks, as always, and Happy New Year From:','H: latest Intel libyan conflicts, leaders & militias. Sid H: latest intel libyan conflicts, leaders & militias. SidHappy new year! Talk when you get a chance_ Thanks, as always, and Happy New Year From:'),(11.253642867034545,5.626821433517272,2500,'Christmas_and_holiday_season',9,2,'2248 - C05763003.txt','Happy Holidays!Fyi and happy christmas Dear Cheryl, I want you to know that last month a friend of mine convinced me to apply for a fellowship at Harvard/Institute of Politics, and I did. A few days ago, I got a call from the Program Director who informed me that I was accepted. I am very excited about it and think it will be a very good opportunity to share my experience with students who are learning theories about democracy and development. Cheryl, I am going to be bold and ask you if you would accept my invitation to come and speak to the students while I am there. I am asked and encouraged to invite important personalities who can talk of their experience in government and I thought of you. I would be thrilled if you accept. I will be there from end of January until the beginning of May next year. I have also invited President Moreno of IDB who accepted and I am waiting for an answer from Michaelle Jean, the General Governor of Canada. I wish you the very best, to you and your family for Christmas and the New Year. I hope our roads cross again as we thrive to better the lives of so many people who deserve it. Please extend my wished to the Secretary of State. I admire her and her work. Warm regards, Michele','Happy Holidays!Fyi and happy christmas Dear Cheryl, I want you to know that last month a friend of mine convinced me to apply for a fellowship at Harvard/Institute of Politics, and I did. A few days ago, I got a call from the Program Director who informed me that I was accepted. I am very excited about it and think it will be a very good opportunity to share my experience with students who are learning theories about democracy and development. Cheryl, I am going to be bold and ask you if you would accept my invitation to come and speak to the students while I am there. I am asked and encouraged to invite important personalities who can talk of their experience in government and I thought of you. I would be thrilled if you accept. I will be there from end of January until the beginning of May next year. I have also invited President Moreno of IDB who accepted and I am waiting for an answer from Michaelle Jean, the General Governor of Canada. I wish you the very best, to you and your family for Christmas and the New Year. I hope our roads cross again as we thrive to better the lives of so many people who deserve it. Please extend my wished to the Secretary of State. I admire her and her work. Warm regards, Michele'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Christmas_and_holiday_season',9,1,'2250 - C05763007.txt','Happy Holidays!Cdm Fyi and happy christmas Dear Cheryl,','Happy Holidays!Cdm Fyi and happy christmas Dear Cheryl,'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Christmas_and_holiday_season',9,1,'2251 - C05763010.txt','Happy Holidays!Are you calling me? Cdm Fyi and happy christmas Dear Cheryl,','Happy Holidays!Are you calling me? Cdm Fyi and happy christmas Dear Cheryl,'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Christmas_and_holiday_season',9,1,'3399 - C05765974.txt','Happy New Year!Happy new year to you and Bill--and Chelsea! Congrats on the upcoming marriage. A good sign, I hope, that this year will Thx for sending the emails about the Nigerian. We are working on all of the issues raised. I hope you, Jackie and the boys (men??) have a happy, healthy, prosperous 2010. I will look forward to seeing more of you in the upcoming months. All the best, H Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry','Happy New Year!Happy new year to you and Bill--and Chelsea! Congrats on the upcoming marriage. A good sign, I hope, that this year will Thx for sending the emails about the Nigerian. We are working on all of the issues raised. I hope you, Jackie and the boys (men??) have a happy, healthy, prosperous 2010. I will look forward to seeing more of you in the upcoming months. All the best, H Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Christmas_and_holiday_season',9,1,'3400 - C05765976.txt','Happy New Year!Thx for sending the emails about the Nigerian. We are working on all of the issues raised. I hope you, Jackie and the boys (men??) have a happy, healthy, prosperous 2010.1 will look forward to seeing more of you in the upcoming months. All the best, H Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry','Happy New Year!Thx for sending the emails about the Nigerian. We are working on all of the issues raised. I hope you, Jackie and the boys (men??) have a happy, healthy, prosperous 2010.1 will look forward to seeing more of you in the upcoming months. All the best, H Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Christmas_and_holiday_season',9,1,'3406 - C05765987.txt','Oh, my?and , thankfully, Happy New year!Dear Anne-Marie, I was just reading your two wonderful memos on 5/ P accomplishments and the QDDR, I also want to thank you for a wonderful year of work, creativity, collaboration and progress. I know the start for all of us was shaky, but we have hit our stride and you are such a valuable member of the team, a generator of ideas, a conductor of talent and even a necessary nudge from time to time. Thank you for making this journey w me. I will schedule the S/P visit and photo as soon as I can. Until we see one another next week, be well and take care (please!) All the best, Hillary','Oh, my?and , thankfully, Happy New year!Dear Anne-Marie, I was just reading your two wonderful memos on 5/ P accomplishments and the QDDR, I also want to thank you for a wonderful year of work, creativity, collaboration and progress. I know the start for all of us was shaky, but we have hit our stride and you are such a valuable member of the team, a generator of ideas, a conductor of talent and even a necessary nudge from time to time. Thank you for making this journey w me. I will schedule the S/P visit and photo as soon as I can. Until we see one another next week, be well and take care (please!) All the best, Hillary'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Christmas_and_holiday_season',9,1,'3424 - C05766021.txt','Blackwater caseATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE/ATTORNEY WORK-PRODUCT Ok. Will do. Thanks, as always ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE/ATTORNEY WORK-PRODUCT And Happy New Year to you (and your family) too! I am so thrilled to be in this job and working with you. I am having a great time, and hope to have an even better 2010. Re Blackwater. I have already put these very questions to our team, and they are working up a memo on the subject. Significantly, the press accounts are all saying that State Department lawyers appropriately warned the DalprosecUtors, but that the DO1 lawyers chose to take a different route. My initial reactions to your questions are as follows: Harold--- First, Happy New Year to you and your family and thank you for all of your great work this past year. I am looking forward to the year ahead. Second, what can we do about Judge Urbina\'s ruling example, what is the likelihood of success on appeal? Can the US file a civil action against the company? Pay compensation to the victims? What other options do we have? All the best, H','Blackwater caseATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE/ATTORNEY WORK-PRODUCT Ok. Will do. Thanks, as always ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE/ATTORNEY WORK-PRODUCT And Happy New Year to you (and your family) too! I am so thrilled to be in this job and working with you. I am having a great time, and hope to have an even better 2010. Re Blackwater. I have already put these very questions to our team, and they are working up a memo on the subject. Significantly, the press accounts are all saying that State Department lawyers appropriately warned the DalprosecUtors, but that the DO1 lawyers chose to take a different route. My initial reactions to your questions are as follows: Harold--- First, Happy New Year to you and your family and thank you for all of your great work this past year. I am looking forward to the year ahead. Second, what can we do about Judge Urbina\'s ruling example, what is the likelihood of success on appeal? Can the US file a civil action against the company? Pay compensation to the victims? What other options do we have? All the best, H'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Christmas_and_holiday_season',9,1,'3724 - C05766623.txt','Xmas TYsThank you so much - it\'s a pleasure and an honor! I\'ll get to work on these first thing tomorrow morning and I\'ll consult with Huma to fill in the blanks. Have a safe trip back to DC! > H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> Rob-- First, Happy New Year and thank you for all of your great work this past year. It is a treat having you on our team, and I\'m looking forward to an even better 2010. Also, pls let me know if you have any ideas about how we could improve our processes and products. Thanks for everything.','Xmas TYsThank you so much - it\'s a pleasure and an honor! I\'ll get to work on these first thing tomorrow morning and I\'ll consult with Huma to fill in the blanks. Have a safe trip back to DC! >; H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> Rob-- First, Happy New Year and thank you for all of your great work this past year. It is a treat having you on our team, and I\'m looking forward to an even better 2010. Also, pls let me know if you have any ideas about how we could improve our processes and products. Thanks for everything.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Christmas_tree',2,1,'2961 - C05764773.txt','Students Follow upS asked me last night what happened to the two children whose letters she read in 1995 at the christmas tree lighting event. Below is the answer. Kamala Just in case: acea,ti j, Cetu Cemovican. ean6ufae gene/Eat 934 gee au.. 02890 386177 am, O. 02890 682219','Students Follow upS asked me last night what happened to the two children whose letters she read in 1995 at the christmas tree lighting event. Below is the answer. Kamala Just in case: acea,ti j, Cetu Cemovican. ean6ufae gene/Eat 934 gee au.. 02890 386177 am, O. 02890 682219'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Christmas_tree',2,1,'3459 - C05766069.txt','Trying againAttachments: 2009 12 12 Human Rights 10 am.docx Hi, Attached is a new draft in which I have tried to pack in the changes/additions you requested yesterday (as well as Cheryl\'s and Lissa\'s suggested edits). To use a metaphor (or rather simile) of the season, we are at the stage where it\'s a bit like decorating a Christmas tree: trying to hang the ornaments so no branch bends too much, and so the whole tree stays upright. I wanted to get it to you first, but will circulate to the others now, and can send to Oscar if that\'s helpful in terms of getting you a hard copy. Dan','Trying againAttachments: 2009 12 12 Human Rights 10 am.docx Hi, Attached is a new draft in which I have tried to pack in the changes/additions you requested yesterday (as well as Cheryl\'s and Lissa\'s suggested edits). To use a metaphor (or rather simile) of the season, we are at the stage where it\'s a bit like decorating a Christmas tree: trying to hang the ornaments so no branch bends too much, and so the whole tree stays upright. I wanted to get it to you first, but will circulate to the others now, and can send to Oscar if that\'s helpful in terms of getting you a hard copy. Dan'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Christopher_R._Hill',1,1,'3304 - C05765813.txt','Mini Schedule 9/11/098:00 am BREAKFAST w/SENATORS MCCAIN, LIEBERMAN AND COLLINS 9:00 am James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 9:00 am DROP-BY MEETING w/SE MITCHELL 9:15 am S Conference Room 9:30 am MEETING w/LT. GENERAL PAUL SELVA (JCS) 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:55 am MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR TERRENCE LEE BARNICH, 10:30 am George C. Marshall Auditorium 10:50 am BRIEFING w/CHRISTOPHER HILL U.S. AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ 11:50 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 11:50 am DROP-BY w/CAMBODIAN PARLIMENTARIAN MU SOCHUA 11:55 am Secretary\'s Office *Official photo. 11:55 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:00 pm ARRIVE White House 12:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE MEETING w/RAHM EMMANUEL 12:45 pm COS Office, West Wing 1:00 pm SUNDAY MEETING PREP 2:45 pm White House Situation Room 2:50 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 2:55 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:00 pm WOMEN\'S FUND MEETING 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:40 pm DEPART State Department *En route Andrews AFB 4:05 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 4:15 pm DEPART Andrews AFB via Air Force Aircraft Tail ilTbd *En route New York, NY 5:05 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 5:10 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport *En route Beacon Theater 5:55 pm ARRIVE Beacon Theater 6:00 pm KEYNOTE REMARKS AT THE SEPTEMBER 116 NATIONAL 6:45 pm DAY OF SERVICE COMMEMORATION Beacon Theater 6:50 pm DEPART Beacon Theater *En route Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:10 pm ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:15 pm THE ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE\'S FOUR FREEDOMS AWARD 9:00 pm CEREMONY AND GALA DINNER Grand Ballroom, Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:05 pm DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 9/11/098:00 am BREAKFAST w/SENATORS MCCAIN, LIEBERMAN AND COLLINS 9:00 am James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 9:00 am DROP-BY MEETING w/SE MITCHELL 9:15 am S Conference Room 9:30 am MEETING w/LT. GENERAL PAUL SELVA (JCS) 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:55 am MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR TERRENCE LEE BARNICH, 10:30 am George C. Marshall Auditorium 10:50 am BRIEFING w/CHRISTOPHER HILL U.S. AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ 11:50 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 11:50 am DROP-BY w/CAMBODIAN PARLIMENTARIAN MU SOCHUA 11:55 am Secretary\'s Office *Official photo. 11:55 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:00 pm ARRIVE White House 12:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE MEETING w/RAHM EMMANUEL 12:45 pm COS Office, West Wing 1:00 pm SUNDAY MEETING PREP 2:45 pm White House Situation Room 2:50 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 2:55 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:00 pm WOMEN\'S FUND MEETING 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:40 pm DEPART State Department *En route Andrews AFB 4:05 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 4:15 pm DEPART Andrews AFB via Air Force Aircraft Tail ilTbd *En route New York, NY 5:05 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 5:10 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport *En route Beacon Theater 5:55 pm ARRIVE Beacon Theater 6:00 pm KEYNOTE REMARKS AT THE SEPTEMBER 116 NATIONAL 6:45 pm DAY OF SERVICE COMMEMORATION Beacon Theater 6:50 pm DEPART Beacon Theater *En route Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:10 pm ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:15 pm THE ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE\'S FOUR FREEDOMS AWARD 9:00 pm CEREMONY AND GALA DINNER Grand Ballroom, Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:05 pm DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route Private Residence ###'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Chris_Dodd',3,1,'1132 - C05760390.txt','Health Care UpdateFinally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed yes vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture.','Health Care UpdateFinally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed \"yes\" vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Chris_Dodd',3,1,'3244 - C05765692.txt','Health Care UpdateSenator Voinovich missed the vote. I\'m trying to find out if Leadership knew he was going to be missing or not. Although he is retiring, it\'s a little odd given how historically significant the vote is. Finally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed yes vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate.','Health Care UpdateSenator Voinovich missed the vote. I\'m trying to find out if Leadership knew he was going to be missing or not. Although he is retiring, it\'s a little odd given how historically significant the vote is. Finally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed \"yes\" vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Chris_Dodd',3,1,'3639 - C05766445.txt','chris dodd returned your call 5:26 PMI\'ll be sure Huma knows too. 202-224-0343 w (Pat) B6 Lauren','chris dodd returned your call 5:26 PMI\'ll be sure Huma knows too. 202-224-0343 w (Pat) B6 Lauren'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Chris_Hill_(athletic_director)',1,1,'1298 - C05760685.txt','Nominees ConfirmedFYI Just a couple of minutes ago, the Senate confirmed the following nominees: Cal. #37 ? Timothy Geithner to be Governor of the IMF, etc. Cal. #38 ? Richard Verma to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Leg Affairs Cal. #39 ? Esther Brimmer to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Intl Organization Affairs Cal. #41 ? Rose Gottemoeller to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Verification Cal. #42 ? Karl Eikenberry to be Ambassador to Afghanistan Cal. #44 ? Melanne Verveer to be Ambassador at Large for Women\'s Global Affairs Neither Chris Hill nor Phil Gordon. were confirmed this time around. Leader Reid explained that a vote on Hill\'s nomination will occur when the Senate reconvenes on Monday, April 20th. We need to find out more on the status of Gordon\'s nomination. Thanks. 33','Nominees ConfirmedFYI Just a couple of minutes ago, the Senate confirmed the following nominees: Cal. #37 ? Timothy Geithner to be Governor of the IMF, etc. Cal. #38 ? Richard Verma to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Leg Affairs Cal. #39 ? Esther Brimmer to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Intl Organization Affairs Cal. #41 ? Rose Gottemoeller to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Verification Cal. #42 ? Karl Eikenberry to be Ambassador to Afghanistan Cal. #44 ? Melanne Verveer to be Ambassador at Large for Women\'s Global Affairs Neither Chris Hill nor Phil Gordon. were confirmed this time around. Leader Reid explained that a vote on Hill\'s nomination will occur when the Senate reconvenes on Monday, April 20th. We need to find out more on the status of Gordon\'s nomination. Thanks. 33'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Chris_Hill_(basketball)',2,1,'1519 - C05761305.txt','CHRIS HILL CONFIRMEDi think hes trying to see if he can get there immediately Yeah!! Is he going w us? 21','CHRIS HILL CONFIRMEDi think hes trying to see if he can get there immediately Yeah!! Is he going w us? 21'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Chris_Hill_(basketball)',2,1,'1859 - C05762281.txt','Follow upI did update a number of your contacts while you were at the FAPE dinner last Monday. They all were saved. I updated them from what I have in my blackberry, so this is from memory, but there were probably more: Philippe Monica Jake Andrew Melanne Todd Stern Steinberg Jack Lew Kris Lissa Pam Tamera Anne Marie Slaughter Miguel R Robert Wood Rob Russo Laura Pena Heather Samuelson I\'m making a list of other building people you may not have, and I\'ll do them tonight when you are in Netenyahu dinner. They include: Ian Kelly Dan Fried Chris Hill Glyn Davies Jeff Feltman Tom Shannon Karen Stewart Richard Greene Michael PoIt Joan Donoghue Jim Thessin Reno HArnish Derek Chollet Ed Lacey George Mitchell Stephen Bosworth Dick Morningstar Paul SeIva Alec Ross Dennis Ross 26 Which names did you put in? Maybe they didn\'t save. But I need a lot. Pls make a list and I will check and add if necessary. I\'d like to set up call to Sonia Gandhi in next few days. 27','Follow upI did update a number of your contacts while you were at the FAPE dinner last Monday. They all were saved. I updated them from what I have in my blackberry, so this is from memory, but there were probably more: Philippe Monica Jake Andrew Melanne Todd Stern Steinberg Jack Lew Kris Lissa Pam Tamera Anne Marie Slaughter Miguel R Robert Wood Rob Russo Laura Pena Heather Samuelson I\'m making a list of other building people you may not have, and I\'ll do them tonight when you are in Netenyahu dinner. They include: Ian Kelly Dan Fried Chris Hill Glyn Davies Jeff Feltman Tom Shannon Karen Stewart Richard Greene Michael PoIt Joan Donoghue Jim Thessin Reno HArnish Derek Chollet Ed Lacey George Mitchell Stephen Bosworth Dick Morningstar Paul SeIva Alec Ross Dennis Ross 26 Which names did you put in? Maybe they didn\'t save. But I need a lot. Pls make a list and I will check and add if necessary. I\'d like to set up call to Sonia Gandhi in next few days. 27'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Chris_Hill_(DJ)',11,1,'1093 - C05760344.txt','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingWhat is the Bolton letter about the ICC refer to? Sensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingWhat is the Bolton letter about the ICC refer to? Sensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks; they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options; he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Chris_Hill_(DJ)',11,1,'1131 - C05760389.txt','Chris Hill letter re HakimLetter fine to go.','Chris Hill letter re HakimLetter fine to go.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Chris_Hill_(DJ)',11,1,'1517 - C05761302.txt','CHRIS HILL CONFIRMED19','CHRIS HILL CONFIRMED19'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Chris_Hill_(DJ)',11,1,'1524 - C05761312.txt','Hill Vote RN: Hill Votefyi Thx much. I tried to reach the Secretary to give her the news. Congratulations dear. cdm Chris Hill was just confirmed, 73-23. Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary for Senate Affairs Bureau of Legislative Affairs US. Department of State (202) 647-2645 rodriguezmestate,gov 23','Hill Vote RN: Hill Votefyi Thx much. I tried to reach the Secretary to give her the news. Congratulations dear. cdm Chris Hill was just confirmed, 73-23. Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary for Senate Affairs Bureau of Legislative Affairs US. Department of State (202) 647-2645 rodriguezmestate,gov 23'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Chris_Hill_(DJ)',11,1,'1932 - C05762491.txt','ScheduleGreat, will do. Be sure I do a video conf w Chris hill in next few weeks. 49','ScheduleGreat, will do. Be sure I do a video conf w Chris hill in next few weeks. 49'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Chris_Hill_(DJ)',11,1,'1968 - C05762559.txt','2pm callCall with chris hill and jake is scheduled for 2pm. Ops will connect to house. 22','2pm callCall with chris hill and jake is scheduled for 2pm. Ops will connect to house. 22'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Chris_Hill_(DJ)',11,1,'2490 - C05763838.txt','Zebari call sheetI already told them to plan on calling chris hill first. So let me start the process. Calling soon is good. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. III I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. IE I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 11 This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. [13 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may','Zebari call sheetI already told them to plan on calling chris hill first. So let me start the process. Calling soon is good. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. III I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. IE I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 11 This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. [13 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Chris_Hill_(DJ)',11,1,'2512 - C05763919.txt','Zebari call sheetI\'ve reached out to chris. Haven\'t reached him yet. Zebari is up north only with cell phone access and lines are congested so we haven\'t been able to get him on. But the foreign ministry knows u r trying to reach him. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. GI I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. El I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 111This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. I Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s','Zebari call sheetI\'ve reached out to chris. Haven\'t reached him yet. Zebari is up north only with cell phone access and lines are congested so we haven\'t been able to get him on. But the foreign ministry knows u r trying to reach him. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. GI I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. El I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 111This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. I Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Chris_Hill_(DJ)',11,1,'2924 - C05764699.txt','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks; they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options; he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today; if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras; it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Chris_Hill_(DJ)',11,1,'2971 - C05764796.txt','Chris Hill letter re HakimOk Letter fine to go.','Chris Hill letter re HakimOk Letter fine to go.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Chris_Hill_(DJ)',11,1,'309 - C05758415.txt','CHRIS HILL CONFIRMEDYeah!! Is he going w us?','CHRIS HILL CONFIRMEDYeah!! Is he going w us?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Chris_Hill_(rugby_league)',1,1,'1971 - C05762562.txt','fyi, gibbs excerpt from 6/30Read traffic all the way down Thanks. Adding Cheryl. S will be doing regular SVICs with Hill and she\'ll be back in Iraq before long. Importance: High As I told Jake and PJ, I was bit surprised that CNN (Charley Keyes) asked me at the podium if the Dept. was concerned that the VP was seeming to be on the ascendent in foreign policy. I talked to him off the record, and he admitted that he gets a steady drumbeat of requests from producers to find out if Hillary is holding her own in the intragency battles, and particularly if there\'s infighting between her and White House. He said what specifically prompted his q at the briefing on whether the VP was beginning to usurp S\'s role in foreign policy was Gibb\'s announcement Tuesday that the VP was taking lead in Iraq policy (below). I emphasized to him that the Sec is very engaged and involved in Iraq policy, noting she was on a conference call today with Chris Hill. Think much of this is the perennial Washington story of who\'s up and who\'s down, but it still bears careful watch. Ian Importance: High QUESTION: And yesterday, you said that you\'d try to get back to us on vice president\'s role in Iraq policy. GIBBS: Sure. QUESTION: Can you fill us in on that? president to oversee the -- the policy and in working with General 25','fyi, gibbs excerpt from 6/30Read traffic all the way down Thanks. Adding Cheryl. S will be doing regular SVICs with Hill and she\'ll be back in Iraq before long. Importance: High As I told Jake and PJ, I was bit surprised that CNN (Charley Keyes) asked me at the podium if the Dept. was concerned that the VP was seeming to be on the ascendent in foreign policy. I talked to him off the record, and he admitted that he gets a \"steady drumbeat\" of requests from producers to find out \"if Hillary is holding her own\" in the intragency battles, and particularly if there\'s infighting between her and White House. He said what specifically prompted his q at the briefing on whether the VP was beginning to usurp S\'s role in foreign policy was Gibb\'s announcement Tuesday that the VP was taking lead in Iraq policy (below). I emphasized to him that the Sec is very engaged and involved in Iraq policy, noting she was on a conference call today with Chris Hill. Think much of this is the perennial Washington story of who\'s up and who\'s down, but it still bears careful watch. Ian Importance: High QUESTION: And yesterday, you said that you\'d try to get back to us on vice president\'s role in Iraq policy. GIBBS: Sure. QUESTION: Can you fill us in on that? president to oversee the -- the policy and in working with General 25'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Chris_Klein_(soccer)',1,1,'2132 - C05762804.txt','(SBU) Failed IED near Amb. Hill convoy in TallilFyi Ambassador Hill\'s Chief of Staff Chris Klein reports at 1715 Iraq time (1015 EDT), a failed IED exploded 50 meters in front of Amb. Hill\'s convoy in Tallil. No reported injuries. Amb. Hill was en route to a meeting with provincial council chairs in Dhiciar Province at the time. Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 1LO','(SBU) Failed IED near Amb. Hill convoy in TallilFyi Ambassador Hill\'s Chief of Staff Chris Klein reports at 1715 Iraq time (1015 EDT), a failed IED exploded 50 meters in front of Amb. Hill\'s convoy in Tallil. No reported injuries. Amb. Hill was en route to a meeting with provincial council chairs in Dhiciar Province at the time. Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 1LO'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Chris_Smith_(New_Jersey_politician)',1,1,'1650 - C05761533.txt','Jim wanted you/Secretary Clinton to know thisWhen do we unveil food security? Fyi Dear Cheryl -- You may be aware that Reps. Frank Wolf, Chris Smith and Donald Payne are holding a press conference today to denounce the Obama policy, or lack thereof, on Darfur. Jim chose not participate, although he will be sending a letter of concern later this week. He asked that I pass a message (below) from him. Best -- Cindy','Jim wanted you/Secretary Clinton to know thisWhen do we \"unveil\" food security? Fyi Dear Cheryl -- You may be aware that Reps. Frank Wolf, Chris Smith and Donald Payne are holding a press conference today to denounce the Obama policy, or lack thereof, on Darfur. Jim chose not participate, although he will be sending a letter of concern later this week. He asked that I pass a message (below) from him. Best -- Cindy'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Chrysler',1,1,'1601 - C05761441.txt','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears, says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force, Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. It was a little scary. But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this, said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation. Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? \"he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears,\" says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. \"There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force,\" Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. \"It was a little scary.\" But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. \"Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this,\" said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. \"And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation.\" Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Chuck_Berry',2,1,'1068 - C05760306.txt','are you awakeYes--call my berry or the black phone in my room.','are you awakeYes--call my berry or the black phone in my room.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Chuck_Berry',2,1,'3258 - C05765721.txt','are you awakeYes?call my berry or the black phone in my room.','are you awakeYes?call my berry or the black phone in my room.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Chuck_Hagel',2,1,'2884 - C05764637.txt','Friday 9/25 A must readJan, will be in touch later today. Valmoro, Lona J I would love to see you. We\'ll have to play timing by ear so I\'m copying Huma and Lona to help schedule. Hillary, I expect you are claimed six times over, given everyone who is in NY for CGI, but I will be in NY from tonight through next Saturday (returning Saturday), so if you could have dinner Friday night or just a cup of tea after the closing plenary, I would love to see you. I loved the Washington Post pieces e,1, And your inquiry meant a lot to and I appreciated having a few minutes to talk. I know how true it is that this is 24/7 as the Post quoted you remarking. Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 Thx Jan. I\'ll call to check in. Hillary: See today\'s Limits of Force OpEd by Chuck Hagel. No answers but apt analysis. Might Congressional momentum for development assistance reform warrant serious consideration of former or current Member of Congress to head USAID? Hagel? Lee Hamilton?... Still thinking! Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 B6 B6','Friday 9/25 A must readJan, will be in touch later today. Valmoro, Lona J I would love to see you. We\'ll have to play timing by ear so I\'m copying Huma and Lona to help schedule. Hillary, I expect you are claimed six times over, given everyone who is in NY for CGI, but I will be in NY from tonight through next Saturday (returning Saturday), so if you could have dinner Friday night or just a cup of tea after the closing plenary, I would love to see you. I loved the Washington Post pieces e,1, And your inquiry meant a lot to and I appreciated having a few minutes to talk. I know how true it is that this is \"24/7\" as the Post quoted you remarking. Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 Thx Jan. I\'ll call to check in. Hillary: See today\'s \"Limits of Force\" OpEd by Chuck Hagel. No answers but apt analysis. Might Congressional momentum for development assistance reform warrant serious consideration of former or current Member of Congress to head USAID? Hagel? Lee Hamilton?... Still thinking! Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 B6 B6'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Chuck_Hagel',2,1,'2891 - C05764649.txt','Friday 9/25 A must readtaking jan off we have been talking to wjc team about a dinner friday night post cgi (that i believe you and wjc discussed) and if we do that, we can include her there. you should know that barbra striesand and jim brolin have also askedif you and wjc want to have dinner friday night if you are interested. her performance is sat night I would love to see you. We\'ll have to play timing by ear so I\'m copying Huma and Lona to help schedule. Hillary, I expect you are claimed six times over, given everyone who is in NY for CGI, but I will be in NY from tonight through next Saturday (returning Saturday), so if you could have dinner Friday night or just a cup of tea after the closing plenary, I would love to see you. I loved the Washington Post piece1111 I And your inquiry meant a lot to and I appreciated having a few minutes to talk. I know how true it is that this is 24/7 as the Post quoted you remarking. Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 Hillary: See today\'s Limits of Force OpEd by Chuck Hagel. No answers but apt analysis. Might Congressional momentum for development assistance reform warrant serious consideration of former or current Member of Congress to head USAID? Hagel? Lee Hamilton?... Still thinking! Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005','Friday 9/25 A must readtaking jan off we have been talking to wjc team about a dinner friday night post cgi (that i believe you and wjc discussed) and if we do that, we can include her there. you should know that barbra striesand and jim brolin have also askedif you and wjc want to have dinner friday night if you are interested. her performance is sat night I would love to see you. We\'ll have to play timing by ear so I\'m copying Huma and Lona to help schedule. Hillary, I expect you are claimed six times over, given everyone who is in NY for CGI, but I will be in NY from tonight through next Saturday (returning Saturday), so if you could have dinner Friday night or just a cup of tea after the closing plenary, I would love to see you. I loved the Washington Post piece1111 I And your inquiry meant a lot to and I appreciated having a few minutes to talk. I know how true it is that this is \"24/7\" as the Post quoted you remarking. Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 Hillary: See today\'s \"Limits of Force\" OpEd by Chuck Hagel. No answers but apt analysis. Might Congressional momentum for development assistance reform warrant serious consideration of former or current Member of Congress to head USAID? Hagel? Lee Hamilton?... Still thinking! Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Chuck_Schumer',2,1,'1696 - C05761682.txt','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage, said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. He\'s out of step with the next generation. Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated, said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. \"Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage,\" said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. \"He\'s out of step with the next generation.\" Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. \"Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated,\" said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Chuck_Schumer',2,1,'1987 - C05762585.txt','SchumerFyi Nita lowey also just called again. Said she\'s going into an event and will be out of pocket for a few hours. Talked to Sen Schumer. Told him I\'m glad to raise in Moscow, and will let him know how it goes. I\'m familiar with Bank of NY case from my time as ambassador, and talked to BoNY President last week. Have a good weekend. Bill Chuck schumer called me cause he\'s been playing phone tag with hrc. He wanted to talk to her about the problem the bank of ny is having in russia. He didn\'t realize she wasn\'t going. When I told him she wasn\'t, he said he wanted to talk to Bill and ask you to raise this issue with russian officials. Bill, are you able to call him and I will tell hrc you are calling back? Cell is or ops can reach him. v 37','SchumerFyi Nita lowey also just called again. Said she\'s going into an event and will be out of pocket for a few hours. Talked to Sen Schumer. Told him I\'m glad to raise in Moscow, and will let him know how it goes. I\'m familiar with Bank of NY case from my time as ambassador, and talked to BoNY President last week. Have a good weekend. Bill Chuck schumer called me cause he\'s been playing phone tag with hrc. He wanted to talk to her about the problem the bank of ny is having in russia. He didn\'t realize she wasn\'t going. When I told him she wasn\'t, he said he wanted to talk to Bill and ask you to raise this issue with russian officials. Bill, are you able to call him and I will tell hrc you are calling back? Cell is or ops can reach him. v 37'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Chung_Un-chan',1,1,'3595 - C05766321.txt','(AP) Number Two US diplomat huddles with South Korean officialsSEOUL, South Korea (AP) Washington\'s number two diplomat huddled with South Korean officials Wednesday to discuss North Korea amid a flurry of diplomacy to get the communist regime to return to disarmament talks. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg is on an Asian tour that has included stops in Vietnam, Malaysia and China. Steinberg met South Korean presidential security adviser Kim Sung-hwan and chief nuclear envoy Wi Sung-lac on Wednesday morning. He later paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Prime Minister Chung Un-chan. Snezhina Sandlin State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512 SandlinSD@state.gov','(AP) Number Two US diplomat huddles with South Korean officialsSEOUL, South Korea (AP) Washington\'s number two diplomat huddled with South Korean officials Wednesday to discuss North Korea amid a flurry of diplomacy to get the communist regime to return to disarmament talks. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg is on an Asian tour that has included stops in Vietnam, Malaysia and China. Steinberg met South Korean presidential security adviser Kim Sung-hwan and chief nuclear envoy Wi Sung-lac on Wednesday morning. He later paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Prime Minister Chung Un-chan. Snezhina Sandlin State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512 SandlinSD@state.gov'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Cincinnati',1,1,'1033 - C05760248.txt','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as terrorist and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as \"terrorist\" and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Cinema_of_Thailand',1,1,'2943 - C05764737.txt','No longer homicidalsorry - just seeing b/c on my but have logged a call to him. On Sat, Oct 9, 2010 at 7:18 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Could you try to contact Mark Penn to confirm he no longer represents Thaksin before I call Thai PM at 9:30? Thx.','No longer homicidalsorry - just seeing b/c on my but have logged a call to him. On Sat, Oct 9, 2010 at 7:18 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Could you try to contact Mark Penn to confirm he no longer represents Thaksin before I call Thai PM at 9:30? Thx.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Circular_230',5,1,'1265 - C05760599.txt','MexicoHrc\'s message so far has been brilliant. She has shaken up the status quo with her blunt comments on drugs. She is building valuable capital with Mexicans. In a future visit she must challenge Mexicans, especially students, to help strenghthen their instititutions. She can commit to stand with them as they do so by lending a helpful hand IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.','MexicoHrc\'s message so far has been brilliant. She has shaken up the status quo with her blunt comments on drugs. She is building valuable capital with Mexicans. In a future visit she must challenge Mexicans, especially students, to help strenghthen their instititutions. She can commit to stand with them as they do so by lending a helpful hand IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Circular_230',5,1,'1266 - C05760600.txt','MexicoIf this is an important message we can highlight in her speech today. I\'ll consult here, Cheryl, if you can follow up with Jose. FYI Hrc\'s message so far has been brilliant. She has shaken up the status quo with her blunt comments on drugs. She is building valuable capital with Mexicans. In a future visit she must challenge Mexicans, especially students, to help strenghthen their instititutions. She can commit to stand with them as they do so by lending a helpful hand IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.','MexicoIf this is an important message we can highlight in her speech today. I\'ll consult here, Cheryl, if you can follow up with Jose. FYI Hrc\'s message so far has been brilliant. She has shaken up the status quo with her blunt comments on drugs. She is building valuable capital with Mexicans. In a future visit she must challenge Mexicans, especially students, to help strenghthen their instititutions. She can commit to stand with them as they do so by lending a helpful hand IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Circular_230',5,1,'1305 - C05760695.txt','ChinaI agree it is worth considering. FYI Thanks. Btw - I think Secy is really at top of her game. So proud of her. Best, jose Thanks jose Cheryl is right, she won\'t have much if any independant stops on her schedule while she\'s in china with the president but if that changes, will get in touch. Got it - not sure where she will go as she is likely to travel mostly with the president but we will put Expo under consideration and looping in Huma. cdm Hi Cheryl - if Secy Clinton does something related to Expo in Shanghai in Nov during APEC, assuming she goes, I\'d really like to try to meet her there. Incidentally, If she goes to Shanghai, it would be viewed as odd for her not to visit the Expo site, given the personal interest she has taken in the matter. xo - jose IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.','ChinaI agree it is worth considering. FYI Thanks. Btw - I think Secy is really at top of her game. So proud of her. Best, jose Thanks jose Cheryl is right, she won\'t have much if any independant stops on her schedule while she\'s in china with the president but if that changes, will get in touch. Got it - not sure where she will go as she is likely to travel mostly with the president but we will put Expo under consideration and looping in Huma. cdm Hi Cheryl - if Secy Clinton does something related to Expo in Shanghai in Nov during APEC, assuming she goes, I\'d really like to try to meet her there. Incidentally, If she goes to Shanghai, it would be viewed as odd for her not to visit the Expo site, given the personal interest she has taken in the matter. xo - jose IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Circular_230',5,1,'2144 - C05762817.txt','PersonalYes. We had Jim raise this with the Greek ambassador yesterday, who told him that they were aware of the situation and would come back with a report when Jim got to Corfu. Do you know anything about this? Dear Hillary, John Solomon, Exec Editor of Washington Times and a close personal friend (and always fair to us as AP reporter and later Wash Post reporter), has called about a Wash Times reporter who is being held by Iranians. He says Greeks have good relations and he believes they are trying to help. He believes you are meeting with Greek Foreign Minister tomorrow and hopes you can raise the issue with him - he may already know something about it. Any information he knows would help family. Hope you can do this - And hope your elbow is better - Best wishes, Lanny IRS Circular 230 disclosure: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS, we inform you that any tax advice contained in this communication, unless expressly stated otherwise, was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matter(s) addressed herein. NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: THIS E-MAIL IS MEANT FOR ONLY THE INTENDED RECIPIENT OF THE TRANSMISSION, AND MAY BE A COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGED BY LAW. IF YOU RECEIVED THIS E- MAIL IN ERROR, ANY REVIEW, USE, DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION, OR COPYING OF THIS E-MAIL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. PLEASE NOTIFY US 69','PersonalYes. We had Jim raise this with the Greek ambassador yesterday, who told him that they were aware of the situation and would come back with a report when Jim got to Corfu. Do you know anything about this? Dear Hillary, John Solomon, Exec Editor of Washington Times and a close personal friend (and always fair to us as AP reporter and later Wash Post reporter), has called about a Wash Times reporter who is being held by Iranians. He says Greeks have good relations and he believes they are trying to help. He believes you are meeting with Greek Foreign Minister tomorrow and hopes you can raise the issue with him - he may already know something about it. Any information he knows would help family. Hope you can do this - And hope your elbow is better - Best wishes, Lanny IRS Circular 230 disclosure: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS, we inform you that any tax advice contained in this communication, unless expressly stated otherwise, was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matter(s) addressed herein. NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: THIS E-MAIL IS MEANT FOR ONLY THE INTENDED RECIPIENT OF THE TRANSMISSION, AND MAY BE A COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGED BY LAW. IF YOU RECEIVED THIS E- MAIL IN ERROR, ANY REVIEW, USE, DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION, OR COPYING OF THIS E-MAIL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. PLEASE NOTIFY US 69'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Circular_230',5,1,'3610 - C05766351.txt','LAFyi - In case this makes it up your way... Had good meeting with Antonio Villaraigosa this morning. He is totally supportive and commited to help raise money and sponsor an LA presence. He totally got it. Do you know Jay Carson, his press guy? He was one of our campaign press hands. Also, his head of Intl, Dario, says he worked with you at WH legis affairs. Antonio did say that he has not heard from Secy since election. I wonder how feasible it would be to get her to call him to thank him for his commitment to help? I think he can easily raise $2m. This is the figure we talked about. His competitiveness got going when I told him that Henry Cisneros is helping raise $1M in little ole San Antonio... On my way to Houston tomorrow to meet with leaders there Fri morning... We should figure out a NY strategy. With Tx, Ca & Ny, we have strong geographic balance. IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.','LAFyi - In case this makes it up your way... Had good meeting with Antonio Villaraigosa this morning. He is totally supportive and commited to help raise money and sponsor an LA presence. He totally got it. Do you know Jay Carson, his press guy? He was one of our campaign press hands. Also, his head of Intl, Dario, says he worked with you at WH legis affairs. Antonio did say that he has not heard from Secy since election. I wonder how feasible it would be to get her to call him to thank him for his commitment to help? I think he can easily raise $2m. This is the figure we talked about. His competitiveness got going when I told him that Henry Cisneros is helping raise $1M in little ole San Antonio... On my way to Houston tomorrow to meet with leaders there Fri morning... We should figure out a NY strategy. With Tx, Ca & Ny, we have strong geographic balance. IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Cisco_Systems',2,1,'1287 - C05760666.txt','Exciting NewsWill do. Pis contact Dave to set up a time for hm to come in to see me. Thx. Hi Hillary, you are doing an amazing job as our Secretary of State and we are all immensely proud of you. Really enjoyed your recent remarks regarding Afghanistan. Your words were spot on. Fyi, I will be in Kabul, Afghanistan from 7 thru 14 April and am being hosted by Flamed Wardak, the son of the Afghanistan Secretary of Defense. Looking forward to the visit. There is some exciting personal news that I wanted to share with you. Although it has not yet been announced, I wanted you to know that I recently interviewed with Cisco President ( John Chambers) and accepted a senior executive position ( effective 4 May ) to be the face and thought leader for Cisco in the field of Intelligent Urbanization with my focus area being on Physical Safety and Security. My wife (Faith) and I will live in Bangalore, India ( we are very excited ) and my area of responsibility will be the emerging markets of Asia, Middle East and Africa . Since I will operate from India that particular country will be a major focal point. The use of the Network to improve the quality of life of Millions of people in areas such as Education, Health Care and Security will be a major thrust of  Intelligent Urbanization. Faith and I are pumped up about our new overseas adventure and the chance to work for a world class company and a superb business leader like John Chambers. It is really a wonderful opportunity to positively impact many lives around the Globe. Hope to perhaps call on you for a few minutes before I head over to India. All the best and God Bless. Sincerely, Dave 21','Exciting NewsWill do. Pis contact Dave to set up a time for hm to come in to see me. Thx. Hi Hillary, you are doing an amazing job as our Secretary of State and we are all immensely proud of you. Really enjoyed your recent remarks regarding Afghanistan. Your words were spot on. Fyi, I will be in Kabul, Afghanistan from 7 thru 14 April and am being hosted by Flamed Wardak, the son of the Afghanistan Secretary of Defense. Looking forward to the visit. There is some exciting personal news that I wanted to share with you. Although it has not yet been announced, I wanted you to know that I recently interviewed with Cisco President ( John Chambers) and accepted a senior executive position ( effective 4 May ) to be the face and thought leader for Cisco in the field of \"Intelligent Urbanization\" with my focus area being on Physical Safety and Security. My wife (Faith) and I will live in Bangalore, India ( we are very excited ) and my area of responsibility will be the emerging markets of Asia, Middle East and Africa . Since I will operate from India that particular country will be a major focal point. The use of the Network to improve the quality of life of Millions of people in areas such as Education, Health Care and Security will be a major thrust of \" Intelligent Urbanization\". Faith and I are pumped up about our new overseas adventure and the chance to work for a world class company and a superb business leader like John Chambers. It is really a wonderful opportunity to positively impact many lives around the Globe. Hope to perhaps call on you for a few minutes before I head over to India. All the best and God Bless. Sincerely, Dave 21'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Cisco_Systems',2,1,'3155 - C05765149.txt','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset, says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'. The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset,\" says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. \"When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'.\" The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Citizenship',1,1,'2582 - C05764073.txt','language from 2003 State Dept Human Rights reportOperative language / Sri Lanka: The Government generally respected the human rights of its citizens however, there were serious problems in some areas. There were no reports of security forces committing politically motivated killings and no reports of disappearances however, the military and police reportedly tortured, killed and raped detainees.','language from 2003 State Dept Human Rights reportOperative language / Sri Lanka: The Government generally respected the human rights of its citizens; however, there were serious problems in some areas. There were no reports of security forces committing politically motivated killings and no reports of disappearances; however, the military and police reportedly tortured, killed and raped detainees.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Citizenship_in_the_United_States',8,1,'1285 - C05760664.txt','DPRK/CHINA: AMCIT BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #13FYI Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 03/30/2034 Colleagues, FYI. Today\'s update includes DPRK/CHINA BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #13 -- April 1, 2009 -- CONSULAR ACTIVITY','DPRK/CHINA: AMCIT BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #13FYI Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 03/30/2034 Colleagues, FYI. Today\'s update includes DPRK/CHINA BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #13 -- April 1, 2009 -- CONSULAR ACTIVITY'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Citizenship_in_the_United_States',8,1,'1642 - C05761513.txt','DPRK/CHINA: AMCIT BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #11DPRK/CHINA BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #11 -- March 30, 2009 -- CONSULAR ACTIVITY 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 DIPLOMATIC ACTIVITY MEDIA If asked, the Department will confirm the consular visit occurred, but provide no further details. (Acting Deputy Spokesman - CA/P e-mail) OTHER SOURCES No updates from NSC. (NSC e-mail) Ops does not report any updates. Contact: Johna Ohtagaki, EAP/K David Schwartz, OCS 26','DPRK/CHINA: AMCIT BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #11DPRK/CHINA BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #11 -- March 30, 2009 -- CONSULAR ACTIVITY 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 DIPLOMATIC ACTIVITY MEDIA If asked, the Department will confirm the consular visit occurred, but provide no further details. (Acting Deputy Spokesman - CA/P e-mail) OTHER SOURCES No updates from NSC. (NSC e-mail) Ops does not report any updates. Contact: Johna Ohtagaki, EAP/K David Schwartz, OCS 26'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Citizenship_in_the_United_States',8,1,'1831 - C05762196.txt','DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALL DPRK AMCTI DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALLPrecursor to earlier email I sent you CA/OCS and EAP/K held a one-hour conference call today with the families of the detained journalists. During the call, we briefed the families on the Swedish Ambassador\'s consular visit with Ms. Ling and Ms. Lee on May 15 recent progress on efforts to arrange the release of the two women an update on the proposed letter from the Secretary Media: Although the families have thus far shown restraint from approaching the media to publicize their story, they are increasingly anxious in response to the DPRK\'s announcement of a June 4 trial date. They now feel that a media appeal is necessary and would be helpful to their case, citing the public attention given the Saberi case. They are considering doing interviews on Larry King Live and/or The O\'Reilly Factor. B6 1.4(D) B1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 1.4(D) B1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 05/15/2029 A','DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALL DPRK AMCTI\" DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALLPrecursor to earlier email I sent you CA/OCS and EAP/K held a one-hour conference call today with the families of the detained journalists. During the call, we briefed the families on the Swedish Ambassador\'s consular visit with Ms. Ling and Ms. Lee on May 15; recent progress on efforts to arrange the release of the two women; an update on the proposed letter from the Secretary; Media: Although the families have thus far shown restraint from approaching the media to publicize their story, they are increasingly anxious in response to the DPRK\'s announcement of a June 4 trial date. They now feel that a media appeal is necessary and would be helpful to their case, citing the public attention given the Saberi case. They are considering doing interviews on Larry King Live and/or The O\'Reilly Factor. B6 1.4(D) B1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 1.4(D) B1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 05/15/2029 A'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Citizenship_in_the_United_States',8,1,'2425 - C05763718.txt','(SBU) Yettaw to be Deported on 8/16 (SBU) John Yettaw Sentenced to 7 YearsImportance: High In brief: ? Pursuant to his meeting with Senator James Webb, Burmese Senior General Than Shwe authorized deportation of Amcit John Yettaw. ? Yettaw is scheduled to depart on 8/16 at 1:30pm local (3:00 am EDT) with Sen. Webb aboard a milair flight. ? Codel Webb, with Yettaw, will fly to Bangkok, where ACS Bangkok will assist with onward flight arrangements for Yettaw. ? CONS/Rangoon has spoken with to alert her to developments in the case. stated she has no intention of speaking with the press. Importance: High Colin - we have draft press guidance lined up for when he\'s wheels up and hear the news from us, not cnn. Can we count on webb\'s office to respect that? M has been notified - we want her to This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Importance: High Importance: High','(SBU) Yettaw to be Deported on 8/16 (SBU) John Yettaw Sentenced to 7 YearsImportance: High In brief: ? Pursuant to his meeting with Senator James Webb, Burmese Senior General Than Shwe authorized deportation of Amcit John Yettaw. ? Yettaw is scheduled to depart on 8/16 at 1:30pm local (3:00 am EDT) with Sen. Webb aboard a milair flight. ? Codel Webb, with Yettaw, will fly to Bangkok, where ACS Bangkok will assist with onward flight arrangements for Yettaw. ? CONS/Rangoon has spoken with to alert her to developments in the case. stated she has no intention of speaking with the press. Importance: High Colin - we have draft press guidance lined up for when he\'s wheels up and hear the news from us, not cnn. Can we count on webb\'s office to respect that? M has been notified - we want her to This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Importance: High Importance: High'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Citizenship_in_the_United_States',8,1,'2699 - C05764285.txt','AMCIT suspected of abuse of minors in LiberiaCheryl: My staff assistance received a call from the Line saying you might want a short informal note to send to the Secretary on the situation with the American UNMIL employee suspected of abusing minors in Liberia. Below is a shorter and updated version of what I sent you earlier. I will be on leave for a week beginning tomorrow and one my deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, will be following this issue in my absence. Regards, Johnnie An American citizen civilian employee of the UN operation in Liberia is suspected of engaging in illegal acts with at least two underage Liberian girls. The Liberian National Police, who received a DVD of the acts, told Embassy officials earlier today they had identified the American citizen and confirmed the identity of two girls?an 11-year-old and another between 12-15 years of age. These are crimes in Liberia as well as in the United States. We are working with Liberian authorities and the UN to ensure that the American citizen is made to answer for these allegations. In the meantime, the Department is working with Department of Justice lawyers to determine if the American citizen can be tried in the United States. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, currently in the Department chairing a promotion panel, has spoken to President Johnson-Sirleaf about the importance of this case. It appears that the UN will waive any immunity the American may have and that the Liberians will take the American citizen into custody. Coming on the heels of your trip to Africa, and the emphasis you placed on gender-based violence and sex crimes, we are making every effort to ensure that this individual is brought to justice, including by offering whatever resources the Liberians need to conduct the best possible investigation. The Legal Attache, based in Freetown, is currently en route to Liberia to assist. van','AMCIT suspected of abuse of minors in LiberiaCheryl: My staff assistance received a call from the \"Line\" saying you might want a short informal note to send to the Secretary on the situation with the American UNMIL employee suspected of abusing minors in Liberia. Below is a shorter and updated version of what I sent you earlier. I will be on leave for a week beginning tomorrow and one my deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, will be following this issue in my absence. Regards, Johnnie An American citizen civilian employee of the UN operation in Liberia is suspected of engaging in illegal acts with at least two underage Liberian girls. The Liberian National Police, who received a DVD of the acts, told Embassy officials earlier today they had identified the American citizen and confirmed the identity of two girls?an 11-year-old and another between 12-15 years of age. These are crimes in Liberia as well as in the United States. We are working with Liberian authorities and the UN to ensure that the American citizen is made to answer for these allegations. In the meantime, the Department is working with Department of Justice lawyers to determine if the American citizen can be tried in the United States. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, currently in the Department chairing a promotion panel, has spoken to President Johnson-Sirleaf about the importance of this case. It appears that the UN will waive any immunity the American may have and that the Liberians will take the American citizen into custody. Coming on the heels of your trip to Africa, and the emphasis you placed on gender-based violence and sex crimes, we are making every effort to ensure that this individual is brought to justice, including by offering whatever resources the Liberians need to conduct the best possible investigation. The Legal Attache, based in Freetown, is currently en route to Liberia to assist. van'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Citizenship_in_the_United_States',8,1,'2757 - C05764413.txt','ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed suicide Update: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia - alleged illegal activitysuicide Importance: High FYI Importance: High FYI on several (shocking) updates on that Liberia Amcit case. Scroll all the way to the bottom for all the details. Colleagues, Charge Robinson, Embassy Monrovia, just called to report that Mr. Fosnight has committed suicide. He was found in his home at approximately 0500 EDT. The RSO is on the scene and Monrovia\'s consular section is aware of the situation and will work to repatriate the body. UNMIL is working to determine who from the UN will call Fosnight\'s next-of-kin. Post had no further details, but will continue to provide them to Ops. The Liberian Minister of Justice has asked UNMIL representatives and Charge Robinson to attend a meeting at 0730 EDT to discuss press responses. The Watch connected the PA/Press duty officer to Embassy Monrovia. ACTION REQUEST: Embassy Monrovia has requested press guidance from the Department as soon as possible, preferably before the 0730 EDT meeting. The Embassy prefers NOT to issue a joint statement with Liberian or UNMIL representatives. The Embassy is closed today, but the Charge will be available by telephone. Ops has informed the CA/OCS, AF, and PA/Press duty officers by telephone, and stands by ready to assist. Regards, Stephanie L. Hallett 156 One correction: Fosnight\'s passport was not / not seized. Fosnight says he can\'t find it (which is interesting, since he says he planned to fly to Sierra Leone this afternoon). And one update: So far, all the Liberian lawyers contacted have refused to take the case. - Brooks Robinson Here is today\'s update. Sunday has been eventful. - Fosnight was arrested about 40 minutes ago and is under house arrest. His U.S. passport has been seized. The Consular Officer is aware and has passed to him (via the RSO, who\'s on the scene) the names of three local lawyers. The RSO reported that Fosnight is also seeking to be in touch with a U.S. lawyer. The Consular Officer will send a report of arrest cable tomorrow, and stands ready to meet with Fosnight. - The GOL has formally asked UNMIL to assist in making sure that the house arrest is effective, in order to ensure that Fosnight\'s rights are protected and to minimize flight risk. - Getting to this point involved a harrowing six hours. This morning at approximately 11:00 am, the Liberia National Police, accompanied by UN Police and our RSO, went to Fosnight\'s apartment to carry out the arrest. Although Fosnight had been under LNP surveillance by five officers, he managed to leave the apartment at around 10:00 in his UN-marked vehicle. (The Director of Police will be investigating how that happened.) Airport, immigration, police, and UN authorities were alerted. - At approximately 3:00 pm, we learned that Fosnight was still in Monrovia and was in phone contact with UNMIL officials as well as LNP officers. Finally, he agreed to be met by the LNP at his apartment, where he was arrested. He was read his rights, and read the charges, which include statutory rape and exploitation of children, among other charges. Fosnight stated that he and his Sierra Leonean ex-wife (or ex-girlfriend) - the 157','ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed suicide Update: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia - alleged illegal activitysuicide Importance: High FYI Importance: High FYI on several (shocking) updates on that Liberia Amcit case. Scroll all the way to the bottom for all the details. Colleagues, Charge Robinson, Embassy Monrovia, just called to report that Mr. Fosnight has committed suicide. He was found in his home at approximately 0500 EDT. The RSO is on the scene and Monrovia\'s consular section is aware of the situation and will work to repatriate the body. UNMIL is working to determine who from the UN will call Fosnight\'s next-of-kin. Post had no further details, but will continue to provide them to Ops. The Liberian Minister of Justice has asked UNMIL representatives and Charge Robinson to attend a meeting at 0730 EDT to discuss press responses. The Watch connected the PA/Press duty officer to Embassy Monrovia. ACTION REQUEST: Embassy Monrovia has requested press guidance from the Department as soon as possible, preferably before the 0730 EDT meeting. The Embassy prefers NOT to issue a joint statement with Liberian or UNMIL representatives. The Embassy is closed today, but the Charge will be available by telephone. Ops has informed the CA/OCS, AF, and PA/Press duty officers by telephone, and stands by ready to assist. Regards, Stephanie L. Hallett 156 One correction: Fosnight\'s passport was not / not seized. Fosnight says he can\'t find it (which is interesting, since he says he planned to fly to Sierra Leone this afternoon). And one update: So far, all the Liberian lawyers contacted have refused to take the case. - Brooks Robinson Here is today\'s update. Sunday has been eventful. - Fosnight was arrested about 40 minutes ago and is under house arrest. His U.S. passport has been seized. The Consular Officer is aware and has passed to him (via the RSO, who\'s on the scene) the names of three local lawyers. The RSO reported that Fosnight is also seeking to be in touch with a U.S. lawyer. The Consular Officer will send a report of arrest cable tomorrow, and stands ready to meet with Fosnight. - The GOL has formally asked UNMIL to assist in making sure that the house arrest is effective, in order to ensure that Fosnight\'s rights are protected and to minimize flight risk. - Getting to this point involved a harrowing six hours. This morning at approximately 11:00 am, the Liberia National Police, accompanied by UN Police and our RSO, went to Fosnight\'s apartment to carry out the arrest. Although Fosnight had been under LNP surveillance by five officers, he managed to leave the apartment at around 10:00 in his UN-marked vehicle. (The Director of Police will be investigating how that happened.) Airport, immigration, police, and UN authorities were alerted. - At approximately 3:00 pm, we learned that Fosnight was still in Monrovia and was in phone contact with UNMIL officials as well as LNP officers. Finally, he agreed to be met by the LNP at his apartment, where he was arrested. He was read his rights, and read the charges, which include statutory rape and exploitation of children, among other charges. Fosnight stated that he and his Sierra Leonean ex-wife (or ex-girlfriend) - the 157'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Citizenship_in_the_United_States',8,1,'2813 - C05764526.txt','Death of Amcit in Liberiafyi Cheryl, I asked for more details of the death of the Amcit. Apparently, he had not drowned in the bathtub as originally reported. I can give you the graphic details, but suffice it to say he had apparently killed himself with a knife. Dan 221','Death of Amcit in Liberiafyi Cheryl, I asked for more details of the death of the Amcit. Apparently, he had not drowned in the bathtub as originally reported. I can give you the graphic details, but suffice it to say he had apparently killed himself with a knife. Dan 221'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Citizenship_in_the_United_States',8,1,'372 - C05758530.txt','DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALL - a quick addition DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALLCan you talk? See belovs I did not copy jim b/c I do not want to out johna for going outside the Hines of authority chain. Cdm Cdm Cheryl- I\'ve been sitting in on these conference calls. Best, Johna Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 05/15/2029','DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALL - a quick addition DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALLCan you talk? See belovs I did not copy jim b/c I do not want to out johna for going outside the Hines of authority chain. Cdm Cdm Cheryl- I\'ve been sitting in on these conference calls. Best, Johna Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 05/15/2029'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Citizens_band_radio',2,1,'1257 - C05760588.txt','Passing of Dr. John Hope FranklinFYI Good Afternoon, It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Dr. John Hope Franklin. Dr. Franklin passed this morning. There will be no funeral and plans are being made for a service in the summer. I will pass on more information as it becomes available. Please keep John W., Karen and the entire Franklin family in your prayers. Sylvia Y. Cyrus Executive Director ASALH-The Founders of Black History Month CB Powell Building Adrena lfill (202) 277-6721 DoubleBack Productions / wwwdoublebackproductionscorn CBCF Avoice Project Director/www.avoiceonilneorq Alt Email: doublebackprodnaotcorn 4 arp Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. 34','Passing of Dr. John Hope FranklinFYI Good Afternoon, It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Dr. John Hope Franklin. Dr. Franklin passed this morning. There will be no funeral and plans are being made for a service in the summer. I will pass on more information as it becomes available. Please keep John W., Karen and the entire Franklin family in your prayers. Sylvia Y. Cyrus Executive Director ASALH-The Founders of Black History Month CB Powell Building Adrena lfill (202) 277-6721 DoubleBack Productions / wwwdoublebackproductionscorn CBCF Avoice Project Director/www.avoiceonilneorq Alt Email: doublebackprodnaotcorn 4 arp Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. 34'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Citizens_band_radio',2,1,'2687 - C05764263.txt','Follow upHe thinks there is limited hope for this and had an alternative strategy. Will discuss Did you ever talk to Podesta about CB? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Follow upHe thinks there is limited hope for this and had an alternative strategy. Will discuss Did you ever talk to Podesta about CB? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'City_of_Chester_(UK_Parliament_constituency)',1,1,'358 - C05758504.txt','ScheduleAm I seeing both Miliband and Kouchener this week? Am I seeing the Angola FM btw May 19-22? Can I fly to W\'chester Tues night and fly back out of LaGuardia after NYU?','ScheduleAm I seeing both Miliband and Kouchener this week? Am I seeing the Angola FM btw May 19-22? Can I fly to W\'chester Tues night and fly back out of LaGuardia after NYU?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'City_University_of_New_York',2,1,'1345 - C05760767.txt','Haiti Dinner Invite ListAttachments: 2009-04-08 Dinner Invite List.docx Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC *advocate, chronicled Haitian political developments and immigration Tel: lyelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CUNY College *expert on Caribbean security Tel: Brian Concannon Director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti *Lead lawyer in Raboteau case Paul Collier Professor of Economics Oxford University *expert in development economics, author of Haiti special report commissioned by the UN SYG Fax: +44-(0)1865 281447 Nicholas Kristof','Haiti Dinner Invite ListAttachments: 2009-04-08 Dinner Invite List.docx Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC *advocate, chronicled Haitian political developments and immigration Tel: lyelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CUNY College *expert on Caribbean security Tel: Brian Concannon Director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti *Lead lawyer in Raboteau case Paul Collier Professor of Economics Oxford University *expert in development economics, author of Haiti special report commissioned by the UN SYG Fax: +44-(0)1865 281447 Nicholas Kristof'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'City_University_of_New_York',2,1,'2894 - C05764653.txt','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\'  Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing, he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period, he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. \"Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\' \" Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. \"Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing,\" he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. \"What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period,\" he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Civil_and_political_rights',5,1,'1360 - C05760796.txt','Great Wpost articleAs is often the case, I have to read in the paper what David is up to rather than learn it at home. . . but perhaps I wouldn\'t have it any other way. cdm brifibinoton Post NEWSI POLITICSI OPINIONSI BUSINESSI LOCAL SPORTSI ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBSI CARSI REAL ESTATE \'SHOPPING School of Second, Chances The teachers at Oak Hill Academy approach their jobs with the faith that even the most hardened juvenile delinquents can achieve -- and the knowledge that many still won\'t By Karen Houppert Sunday, April 12, 2009 W18 The six teenage boys, incarcerated at the District\'s Oak Hill juvenile detention facility in Laurel file into their classroom after lunch one late January afternoon. They are surprised to see strangers -- five women and two men -- sitting in the chairs that the boys typically occupy. The students find some empty seats and shrug out of their matching brown coats and mismatched scarves. They are curious about the visitors in a lean-back, fold-your-arms, prove-it kind of way. I\'m James Forman, begins a 40-something man. I\'m a professor at Georgetown Law School and --  You related to the James Forman? interrupts 17-year-old Carleto Bailey. I\'m James Forman Jr. That your father? James Forman your dad? Carleto demands. Yes, I  Wasn\'t he some big civil rights guy? NAACP? Or SNCC? SNCC, Forman says, seemingly surprised that Carleto has heard of his father, who was executive secretary of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee for years in the 1960s before becoming active with the Black Panthers. B6','Great Wpost articleAs is often the case, I have to read in the paper what David is up to rather than learn it at home. . . but perhaps I wouldn\'t have it any other way. cdm brifibinoton Post NEWSI POLITICSI OPINIONSI BUSINESSI LOCAL SPORTSI ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBSI CARSI REAL ESTATE \'SHOPPING School of Second, Chances The teachers at Oak Hill Academy approach their jobs with the faith that even the most hardened juvenile delinquents can achieve -- and the knowledge that many still won\'t By Karen Houppert Sunday, April 12, 2009; W18 The six teenage boys, incarcerated at the District\'s Oak Hill juvenile detention facility in Laurel file into their classroom after lunch one late January afternoon. They are surprised to see strangers -- five women and two men -- sitting in the chairs that the boys typically occupy. The students find some empty seats and shrug out of their matching brown coats and mismatched scarves. They are curious about the visitors in a lean-back, fold-your-arms, prove-it kind of way. \"I\'m James Forman,\" begins a 40-something man. \"I\'m a professor at Georgetown Law School and -- \" \"You related to the James Forman?\" interrupts 17-year-old Carleto Bailey. \"I\'m James Forman Jr.\" \"That your father? James Forman your dad?\" Carleto demands. \"Yes, I \" \"Wasn\'t he some big civil rights guy? NAACP? Or SNCC?\" \"SNCC,\" Forman says, seemingly surprised that Carleto has heard of his father, who was executive secretary of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee for years in the 1960s before becoming active with the Black Panthers. B6'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Civil_and_political_rights',5,1,'1696 - C05761682.txt','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage, said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. He\'s out of step with the next generation. Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated, said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. \"Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage,\" said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. \"He\'s out of step with the next generation.\" Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. \"Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated,\" said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Civil_and_political_rights',5,1,'1904 - C05762424.txt','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM This is not appropriate time for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so, Socarides says. Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification. Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military. Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton Andy Towle and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans, Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors. And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM \"This is not appropriate time\" for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. \"The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so,\" Socarides says. \"Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification.\" Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. \"The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military.\" Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton; Andy Towle; and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. \"One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans,\" Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. \"This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors.\" And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he \"will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Civil_and_political_rights',5,1,'1982 - C05762580.txt','NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H.Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H. By CAROL E. LEE Tensions between the White House and the NAACP over President Obama.s upcoming address at the groups 100th ... ....anniversary celebration were *not totally resolved after leaders of the influential civil rights organization met with two senior White House aides Thursday morning. *There.s some scheduling adjustments that have to be made,* Julian Bond told POLITICO as he left the West Wing. But he.s coming.. Bond and Hilary Shelton, the NAACP.s vice president for advocacy, said they met with White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and her chief of staff, Michael Strautmanis. Bond said the NAACP and the White House have agreed on a date ? July 16 but have yet to settle on a time when Obama will address the groups conference. At issue is the venue. Ideally Obama.s speech would be at a location that makes it easy for everyone to see him* Bond said. So far the White House has rejected some suggestions including Yankee Stadium ? citing security reasons, and there is a dispute over exactly what time he will speak. *It was a healthy, helpful conversation,. Shelton said of the meeting. Shelton and Bond said they did not see Obama while they were in the West Wing for roughly 45 minutes. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to address the NAACP.s conference on July 13, they said, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also trying to schedule in appearance. The conference is being held from July 11 to 16. Shelton noted that Obama has not missed an annual NAACP meeting since he was elected to the Senate in','NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H.Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H. By CAROL E. LEE Tensions between the White House and the NAACP over President Obama.s upcoming address at the groups 100th ... ....anniversary celebration were *not totally resolved after leaders of the influential civil rights organization met with two senior White House aides Thursday morning. *There.s some scheduling adjustments that have to be made,* Julian Bond told POLITICO as he left the West Wing. But he.s coming.. Bond and Hilary Shelton, the NAACP.s vice president for advocacy, said they met with White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and her chief of staff, Michael Strautmanis. Bond said the NAACP and the White House have agreed on a date ? July 16 but have yet to settle on a time when Obama will address the groups conference. At issue is the venue. Ideally Obama.s speech would be at a location that makes it easy for everyone to see him* Bond said. So far the White House has rejected some suggestions including Yankee Stadium ? citing security reasons, and there is a dispute over exactly what time he will speak. *It was a healthy, helpful conversation,. Shelton said of the meeting. Shelton and Bond said they did not see Obama while they were in the West Wing for roughly 45 minutes. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to address the NAACP.s conference on July 13, they said, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also trying to schedule in appearance. The conference is being held from July 11 to 16. Shelton noted that Obama has not missed an annual NAACP meeting since he was elected to the Senate in'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Civil_and_political_rights',5,1,'2894 - C05764653.txt','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\'  Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing, he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period, he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. \"Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\' \" Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. \"Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing,\" he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. \"What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period,\" he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Civil_liberties',2,1,'2319 - C05763139.txt','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a campaign of persecution against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found a basis of evidence against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was no basis for the police recommendation and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a \"campaign of persecution\" against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found \"a basis of evidence\" against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was \"no basis for the police recommendation\" and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Civil_liberties',2,1,'2576 - C05764059.txt','U.S. group tells Sudan to speed up vote preparationsKHARTOUM, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Sudan must swiftly approve a budget to pay for elections in April and speed up preparations if the vote is to go ahead on time, the U.S.-based Carter Center which will monitor the ballot said on Thursday. The votes for the presidency, parliament and other bodies is part of the democratic transformation promised in the 2005 peace deal that ended a north-south civil war that lasted two decades. They will be the first multi-party elections in over 20 years. The Center reported serious concerns about slippage in the overall electoral calendar, a report said, adding the organization was also worried about new laws and continued restrictions on civil liberties. (It is an) ambitious schedule but will only be viable if the government of national unity and the NEC (National Elections Commission) take immediate action to ensure that further delays are avoided, the report said. (VI','U.S. group tells Sudan to speed up vote preparationsKHARTOUM, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Sudan must swiftly approve a budget to pay for elections in April and speed up preparations if the vote is to go ahead on time, the U.S.-based Carter Center which will monitor the ballot said on Thursday. The votes for the presidency, parliament and other bodies is part of the democratic transformation promised in the 2005 peace deal that ended a north-south civil war that lasted two decades. They will be the first multi-party elections in over 20 years. \"The Center reported serious concerns about slippage in the overall electoral calendar,\" a report said, adding the organization was also worried about new laws and continued restrictions on civil liberties. \"(It is an) ambitious schedule but will only be viable if the government of national unity and the NEC (National Elections Commission) take immediate action to ensure that further delays are avoided,\" the report said. (VI'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Civil_society',5,1,'147 - C05739732.txt','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed Operation Mermaid Dawn, the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed \"Operation Mermaid Dawn,\" the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli; Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Civil_society',5,1,'1977 - C05762573.txt','WJCBill Clinton to visit Haiti Monday as UN special envoy 07/02/2009 16:58 UNITED NATIONS, July 2, 2009 (AFP) - Former US president Bill Clinton will travel to Haiti Monday for his first visit as UN special envoy to the Caribbean nation, the world body announced Thursday. Clinton, who was appointed to the post by UN chief Ban Ki-moon last month, is to confer with government officials about how to best support the efforts to prepare for hurricanes, generate new jobs and enhance the delivery of basic social services, UN spokeswoman Michele Montas told reporters. The former US president will also focus on how to ensure that the United Nations, civil society and the donor community align their activities with the government\'s recovery plan as well as with each other, she added. It will be Clinton\'s his second trip to Haiti this year. In March, he and Ban toured Haiti together and urged the international community to continue to aid the impoverished Caribbean country. Clinton, who visited Haiti while president in 1995, was the first US leader to travel to the country while in office since Franklin Roosevelt in 1934. The former US president has sought to focus world attention on Haiti which was devastated by hurricanes last year and is the poorest country in the western hemisphere.','WJCBill Clinton to visit Haiti Monday as UN special envoy 07/02/2009 16:58 UNITED NATIONS, July 2, 2009 (AFP) - Former US president Bill Clinton will travel to Haiti Monday for his first visit as UN special envoy to the Caribbean nation, the world body announced Thursday. Clinton, who was appointed to the post by UN chief Ban Ki-moon last month, is to confer with government officials \"about how to best support the efforts to prepare for hurricanes, generate new jobs and enhance the delivery of basic social services,\" UN spokeswoman Michele Montas told reporters. The former US president \"will also focus on how to ensure that the United Nations, civil society and the donor community align their activities with the government\'s recovery plan as well as with each other,\" she added. It will be Clinton\'s his second trip to Haiti this year. In March, he and Ban toured Haiti together and urged the international community to continue to aid the impoverished Caribbean country. Clinton, who visited Haiti while president in 1995, was the first US leader to travel to the country while in office since Franklin Roosevelt in 1934. The former US president has sought to focus world attention on Haiti which was devastated by hurricanes last year and is the poorest country in the western hemisphere.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Civil_society',5,1,'2093 - C05762753.txt','Anti-Gay LawsI will call you later. FYI Cheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the safe space for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised. Can you advise how we can proceed or if we should do a call or seek a tasking for this information? Thanks. cdm','Anti-Gay LawsI will call you later. FYI Cheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the \"safe space\" for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised. Can you advise how we can proceed or if we should do a call or seek a tasking for this information? Thanks. cdm'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Civil_society',5,1,'3034 - C05764909.txt','Call from AriasFyi B6 Kelly, Craig A Webster, Christopher W I just received a call from Arias. He expressed his appreciation for everything the US had done in support of democracy in Honduras. He said the recent tough messages by Insulza, OAS Ambassadors and USG officials. strengthened by US sanctions, was having an impact on the M regime. He praised our decision to close the consulate and urged that we also move to take away tourist and business visas from key regime members and supporters. I told him we were working on implementing the visa and other measures which I expected could be announced soon. Arias was critical of Z saying his recent public statements continued to be unhelpful. He described Z\'s statement advocating the death penalty (presumably to apply to his political enemies) and asking for the extension of his term in office as disastrous. He said that Insulza had made the right call by not allowing Z to address the OASGA. We agreed the influence of FM Rodas over Z was highly negative, I told Arias I would be back in Honduras tomorrow and planned in the coming days to press influential political, business and civil society and urge support for the immediate signing of the Si Accord. Arias and I agreed to stay in close touch in the coming days. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa 329','Call from AriasFyi B6 Kelly, Craig A; Webster, Christopher W; I just received a call from Arias. He expressed his appreciation for everything the US had done in support of democracy in Honduras. He said the recent tough messages by Insulza, OAS Ambassadors and USG officials. strengthened by US sanctions, was having an impact on the M regime. He praised our decision to close the consulate and urged that we also move to take away tourist and business visas from key regime members and supporters. I told him we were working on implementing the visa and other measures which I expected could be announced soon. Arias was critical of Z saying his recent public statements continued to be unhelpful. He described Z\'s statement advocating the death penalty (presumably to apply to his political enemies) and asking for the extension of his term in office as \"disastrous\". He said that Insulza had made the right call by not allowing Z to address the OASGA. We agreed the influence of FM Rodas over Z was highly negative, I told Arias I would be back in Honduras tomorrow and planned in the coming days to press influential political, business and civil society and urge support for the immediate signing of the Si Accord. Arias and I agreed to stay in close touch in the coming days. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa 329'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Civil_society',5,1,'3626 - C05766395.txt','Anti-Gay LawsCheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the safe space for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised.','Anti-Gay LawsCheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the \"safe space\" for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Civil_war',1,1,'2362 - C05763323.txt','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities, the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. \"The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities,\" the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68'),(13.450867444375564,6.725433722187782,2500,'Claims_Conference',3,2,'1922 - C05762459.txt','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide legal peace from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have no confidence in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide \"legal peace\" from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors; have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors; have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have \"no confidence\" in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34'),(13.450867444375564,6.725433722187782,2500,'Claims_Conference',3,2,'1928 - C05762471.txt','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxingFyi Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are e all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, They are sincere people, who are Thanks and best wishes, Stu David\'s secretary told me the letter was faxed to Secretary Clinton around 4:30. I will send you the PDF from David\'s office when they send it to me. All the best, Sam gone already. 41','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxingFyi Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are e all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, They are sincere people, who are Thanks and best wishes, Stu David\'s secretary told me the letter was faxed to Secretary Clinton around 4:30. I will send you the PDF from David\'s office when they send it to me. All the best, Sam gone already. 41'),(13.450867444375564,6.725433722187782,2500,'Claims_Conference',3,2,'1929 - C05762476.txt','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxing to Secretary Clinton any minute if it hasn\'tWill see - he is doing the paperwork Good. What is latest re Sid Blumenthal? Fyi Becker, John Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are to all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, Thanks and best wishes, Stu 44 gone already. I believe the conversations were very important and productive, and more importantly, so do the survivors with whom you spoke. We look forward to working together this week and thereafter. Sam 45','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxing to Secretary Clinton any minute if it hasn\'tWill see - he is doing the paperwork Good. What is latest re Sid Blumenthal? Fyi Becker, John Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are to all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, Thanks and best wishes, Stu 44 gone already. I believe the conversations were very important and productive, and more importantly, so do the survivors with whom you spoke. We look forward to working together this week and thereafter. Sam 45'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Clan_Hope',1,1,'3713 - C05766601.txt','QuestionFirst, Happy New Year to Jen and Stern clan. Hope to talk soon about our way forward for 2010. I received the following email from Jairem Ramesh over the holidays. I intend to respond in kind but wanted to run by you for advice. Thx. HRC--- Dear Madam Secretary of State: It was wonderful catching up with you in Copenhagen. The opportunity to interact with President Obama and you at the very last minute to salvage the Copenhagen Accord at the US-BASIC Summit Meeting was fantastic and unforgettable for me personally. I am still reeling from that historic 75 minutes!!','QuestionFirst, Happy New Year to Jen and Stern clan. Hope to talk soon about our way forward for 2010. I received the following email from Jairem Ramesh over the holidays. I intend to respond in kind but wanted to run by you for advice. Thx. HRC--- Dear Madam Secretary of State: It was wonderful catching up with you in Copenhagen. The opportunity to interact with President Obama and you at the very last minute to salvage the Copenhagen Accord at the US-BASIC Summit Meeting was fantastic and unforgettable for me personally. I am still reeling from that historic 75 minutes!!'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Claremont_McKenna_College',1,1,'1782 - C05761884.txt','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, trusted to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums, he says. So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me. For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. Take your time. And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum. When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. Friends of mine, people I knew, he says. They contributed because I asked them to. He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done. Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing. He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though only as a hobby. Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (She\'s beautiful, he beams). 31','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, \"trusted\" to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. \"I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums,\" he says. \"So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me.\" For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately; told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem; he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. \"Take your time.\" And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that \"what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum.\" When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. \"Friends of mine, people I knew,\" he says. \"They contributed because I asked them to.\" He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: \"I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done.\" Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. \"That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing.\" He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though \"only as a hobby.\" Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (\"She\'s beautiful,\" he beams). 31'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Clarence_Williams_(running_back,_born_1975)',2,1,'3432 - C05766034.txt','Rep. Meek is Haiti - detailsFlew into Santo Domingo last night. Went overland to PaP. With Amb. Merten in Haiti. About to do an aerial tour w/Amb. Planning on going out with S. Florida search and response teams. (Was former State trooper so we think he has some experience in search and rescue, but cannot know for sure.) He\'s doing this on his own, so we\'re not sure what he\'s planning. His staff had been trying to persuade him not to travel for at least the immediate future, but it clearly didn\'t work. He has received too many phone calls from constituents encouraging him to go. Contacts in his office: Clarence Williams, Chief of Staff Hassan Christian, (Cell Phone) (I\'ve been talking to him.)','Rep. Meek is Haiti - detailsFlew into Santo Domingo last night. Went overland to PaP. With Amb. Merten in Haiti. About to do an aerial tour w/Amb. Planning on going out with S. Florida search and response teams. (Was former State trooper so we think he has some experience in search and rescue, but cannot know for sure.) He\'s doing this on his own, so we\'re not sure what he\'s planning. His staff had been trying to persuade him not to travel for at least the immediate future, but it clearly didn\'t work. He has received too many phone calls from constituents encouraging him to go. Contacts in his office: Clarence Williams, Chief of Staff Hassan Christian, (Cell Phone) (I\'ve been talking to him.)'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Clarence_Williams_(running_back,_born_1975)',2,1,'3438 - C05766042.txt','Rep. Meek is Haiti - detailsFlew into Santo Domingo last night. Went overland to PaP. With Amb. Merten in Haiti. About to do an aerial tour w/Amb. Planning on going out with S. Florida search and response teams. (Was former State trooper so we think he has some experience in search and rescue, but cannot know for sure.) He\'s doing this on his own, so we\'re not sure what he\'s planning. His staff had been trying to persuade him not to travel for at least the immediate future, but it clearly didn\'t work. He has received too many phone calls from constituents encouraging him to go. Contacts in his office: Clarence Williams Chief of Staff Hassan Christian. (Cell Phone) (I\'ve been talking to him.)','Rep. Meek is Haiti - detailsFlew into Santo Domingo last night. Went overland to PaP. With Amb. Merten in Haiti. About to do an aerial tour w/Amb. Planning on going out with S. Florida search and response teams. (Was former State trooper so we think he has some experience in search and rescue, but cannot know for sure.) He\'s doing this on his own, so we\'re not sure what he\'s planning. His staff had been trying to persuade him not to travel for at least the immediate future, but it clearly didn\'t work. He has received too many phone calls from constituents encouraging him to go. Contacts in his office: Clarence Williams Chief of Staff Hassan Christian. (Cell Phone) (I\'ve been talking to him.)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Clash_of_Civilizations',1,1,'29 - C05739590.txt','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation, is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by we. From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger, theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled Innocence of Muslims) by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different we. From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere. Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published asThis Is Water, novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the natural, basic self-centeredness that puts me at the center of the world. This unconscious default setting fosters the sort of blind certainty that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that default setting ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of \"The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation,\" is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by \"we.\" From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, \"There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger,\" theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled \"Innocence of Muslims\") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different \"we.\" From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, \"I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere.\" \"Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet,\" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. \"The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.\" In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as\"This Is Water,\" novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the \"natural, basic self-centeredness\" that puts \"me\" at the center of the world. This unconscious \"default setting\" fosters the sort of \"blind certainty\" that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that \"default setting\" ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Classical_antiquity',1,1,'2141 - C05762814.txt','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911 this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said we told the scholars not to rush this project. I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, have you collected the material? He said yes. I asked, external sources? He','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering; there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years; Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out; if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself; its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that; then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms; Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911; this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said \"we told the scholars not to rush this project\". I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, \"have you collected the material?\" He said yes. I asked, \"external sources?\" He'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Classified_information',2,1,'1279 - C05760655.txt','Carter to Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, BrazilFYI You all may already be aware of this, but former Pres Carter is traveling to the countries in the subject line at the end of Apr/beginning of May. His Carter Center staff has asked for unclas briefers, which we\'ll provide. Embassies are involved to a greater and lesser extent, depending on Carter\'s desires, in arranging schedules. Kevin Whitaker Director WHA/AND - Office of Andean Affairs Department of State 202 647 1715','Carter to Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, BrazilFYI You all may already be aware of this, but former Pres Carter is traveling to the countries in the subject line at the end of Apr/beginning of May. His Carter Center staff has asked for unclas briefers, which we\'ll provide. Embassies are involved to a greater and lesser extent, depending on Carter\'s desires, in arranging schedules. Kevin Whitaker Director WHA/AND - Office of Andean Affairs Department of State 202 647 1715'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Classified_information',2,1,'3197 - C05765340.txt','New memo: Westerwelle. SidAttachments: hrc memo westerwelle 110809.docx CONFIDENTIAL November 8, 2009 For: Hillary','New memo: Westerwelle. SidAttachments: hrc memo westerwelle 110809.docx CONFIDENTIAL November 8, 2009 For: Hillary'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Classified_information_in_the_United_States',1,1,'211 - C05739808.txt','FYI - Report of arrests -- possible Benghazi connectionAt this point, just FYI. William V. Roebuck Director Office of Maghreb Affairs Department of State 202-647-4679 roebuckwv@state.gov Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 05/22/2015 ? Class: SECRET/NOFORN ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/18/2032','FYI - Report of arrests -- possible Benghazi connectionAt this point, just FYI. William V. Roebuck Director Office of Maghreb Affairs Department of State 202-647-4679 roebuckwv@state.gov Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 05/22/2015 ? Class: SECRET/NOFORN ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/18/2032'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Class_action',1,1,'1922 - C05762459.txt','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide legal peace from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have no confidence in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide \"legal peace\" from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors; have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors; have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have \"no confidence\" in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Clean_Development_Mechanism',1,1,'2734 - C05764358.txt','ZelayaFYI traffic from bottom up PJ cdm 38','ZelayaFYI traffic from bottom up PJ cdm 38'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Cleft_lip_and_palate',1,1,'2845 - C05764562.txt','From Lyn Lusi in GomaWe are working with Lyn to try to better determine the specific needs at Heal Africa. The Norwegian development staff is on vacation but we should connect shortly. I\'m going to try to steer their assistance to Heal Africa if I can. Otherwise, we\'ve had marathon meetings with all the key players to follow up on your trip to DRC. There is so much that needs to be done and Congress is already asking for reports. Dear Melanne, It is very kind of you to write to me. Eve had already told me from you that there is more interpretation than fact in the new hospital story, and I really apologise for the embarrassment that our reaction and the echoes from our friends will have caused you and Secretary Mrs Clinton. The fact that you came, and gave priority to the catastrophic epidemic of rape in our country gives a clear and loud signal that the most powerful nation in the world has put Congo\'s women at the top of their agenda. Thank you for your questions about the best way forward for training in dealing with fistula. Our approach is in some ways different from Panzi, because we are so limited by our facilities: we have to do our surgical work by \'campaigns\' ? this month, a vvf campaign next month, a cleft lip and palate campaign then a club foot and post polio campaign. This lack of space, with our commitment to training 12 Congolese doctors in six specialist areas of medicine, limits us considerably, and makes our medical teams compete with each other for OR time and beds. To deal with the cases waiting in rural areas, we regularly send our surgical specialists on outreach: in July, they operated in Kasongo (South Maniema), in August at home in Goma, in September in Adi, in October in South Maniema and November back in Adi, December, here in Goma. Outreach is very unsatisfactory to surgeons: they like to be able to follow through to complete recovery, and we like to accompany women with training and literacy and psychosocial support. Although this provides teaching time to local doctors, there must be a better way to provide continuing medical education to the rural medical staff of Congo.','From Lyn Lusi in GomaWe are working with Lyn to try to better determine the specific needs at Heal Africa. The Norwegian development staff is on vacation but we should connect shortly. I\'m going to try to steer their assistance to Heal Africa if I can. Otherwise, we\'ve had marathon meetings with all the key players to follow up on your trip to DRC. There is so much that needs to be done and Congress is already asking for reports. Dear Melanne, It is very kind of you to write to me. Eve had already told me from you that there is more interpretation than fact in the new hospital story, and I really apologise for the embarrassment that our reaction and the echoes from our friends will have caused you and Secretary Mrs Clinton. The fact that you came, and gave priority to the catastrophic epidemic of rape in our country gives a clear and loud signal that the most powerful nation in the world has put Congo\'s women at the top of their agenda. Thank you for your questions about the best way forward for training in dealing with fistula. Our approach is in some ways different from Panzi, because we are so limited by our facilities: we have to do our surgical work by \'campaigns\' ? this month, a vvf campaign; next month, a cleft lip and palate campaign; then a club foot and post polio campaign. This lack of space, with our commitment to training 12 Congolese doctors in six specialist areas of medicine, limits us considerably, and makes our medical teams compete with each other for OR time and beds. To deal with the cases waiting in rural areas, we regularly send our surgical specialists on outreach: in July, they operated in Kasongo (South Maniema), in August at home in Goma, in September in Adi, in October in South Maniema and November back in Adi, December, here in Goma. Outreach is very unsatisfactory to surgeons: they like to be able to follow through to complete recovery, and we like to accompany women with training and literacy and psychosocial support. Although this provides teaching time to local doctors, there must be a better way to provide continuing medical education to the rural medical staff of Congo.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Clergy',1,1,'1902 - C05762421.txt','fYiFYI, Gary Sick\'s latest analysis on Iran below (posted on his blog). Sick has independent sources and is very well informed. June 17, 2009 Is this another Iranian revolution? To someone who has watched and studied the Iranian revolution of 1979 with fascination, developments in Iran today have an eerie reminiscence. Then there were massive protests that filled the streets, often marching in dignified but ominous silence there was bloodshed as nervous security men with guns faced determined but unarmed crowds there were sullen mourning parades20there were catchy chants and ritual calls of Down with the shah! at night the rooftops rang with shouts of allahu akbar. You need only change shah to dictator, and you have a description of what is happening in Iran today. But there is one very big difference. Thirty years ago, Iran had a charismatic cleric named Ayatollah Khomeini who had a refined sense of strategy and a willingness to risk everything for the cause he represented. On the other side was Mohammed Reza Shah, who had been on the throne for some 37 years and who commanded one of the most powerful military and security regimes in the world. On the surface it appeared to be an uneven battle ? guns against turbans ? but the ruler with the guns wavered and the turbans grew in size and confidence until the old order collapsed. Today the nominal leader of the opposition forces is a reformed radical, Mir Hossein Mousavi, who is notably lacking in personal charisma. On the other side is the constitutional Leader, Ayatollah IChamene\' i, who is widely perceived as a cautious political animal with limited qualifications for his religious post and who compensates for his own lack of charisma by manipulation of the political system and the institutions most loyal to him ? particularly the politically minded clergy and the powerful security forces, including the Revolutionary Guards. Neither of these men seems to be fully in control of their own forces, let alone the situation. The fraudulent election defeat of Mousavi was a triggering event, but the energy behind these unprecedented demonstrations is due more to the sense of outrage and betrayal at the gross manipulation of numbers by the regime than it is about any undying devotion to Mousavi. Yesterday Mousavi ordered that people stay home in face of a conflicting pro-regime demonstration. They marched anyway (and the daughter of former president Rafsanjani joined them and urged them on). Mousavi then ordered everyone to march the following day (which they were probably going to do with or without his orders). IChamene\'i announced the divine assessment of the election outcome ? even before it would probably have been physically possible to count the more than 40 million ballots. Then, in the face of mass protests, he ordered an investigation of the results by the Guardian Council? the same organization that was responsible for managing the election in the first place. No one believed him in either case, and no one expected anything of importance from the Guardian Council. Khamene\'i has ordered peace and reconciliation. No one paid any attention. I deliberately did not mention president-elect Ahmadinejad. After celebrating his victory, he went off to a largely symbolic meeting in Moscow. He seems to be out of the decision loop and more of a passive player than a major actor in these events. So who is calling the shots? Mousavi seems to be running along after the crowd, not leading it. But that is probably all that is required to keep the protest in motion.','fYiFYI, Gary Sick\'s latest analysis on Iran below (posted on his blog). Sick has independent sources and is very well informed. June 17, 2009 Is this another Iranian revolution? To someone who has watched and studied the Iranian revolution of 1979 with fascination, developments in Iran today have an eerie reminiscence. Then there were massive protests that filled the streets, often marching in dignified but ominous silence; there was bloodshed as nervous security men with guns faced determined but unarmed crowds; there were sullen mourning parades;20there were catchy chants and ritual calls of \"Down with the shah!\"; at night the rooftops rang with shouts of allahu akbar. You need only change \"shah\" to \"dictator,\" and you have a description of what is happening in Iran today. But there is one very big difference. Thirty years ago, Iran had a charismatic cleric named Ayatollah Khomeini who had a refined sense of strategy and a willingness to risk everything for the cause he represented. On the other side was Mohammed Reza Shah, who had been on the throne for some 37 years and who commanded one of the most powerful military and security regimes in the world. On the surface it appeared to be an uneven battle ? guns against turbans ? but the ruler with the guns wavered and the turbans grew in size and confidence until the old order collapsed. Today the nominal leader of the opposition forces is a reformed radical, Mir Hossein Mousavi, who is notably lacking in personal charisma. On the other side is the constitutional Leader, Ayatollah IChamene\' i, who is widely perceived as a cautious political animal with limited qualifications for his religious post and who compensates for his own lack of charisma by manipulation of the political system and the institutions most loyal to him ? particularly the politically minded clergy and the powerful security forces, including the Revolutionary Guards. Neither of these men seems to be fully in control of their own forces, let alone the situation. The fraudulent election defeat of Mousavi was a triggering event, but the energy behind these unprecedented demonstrations is due more to the sense of outrage and betrayal at the gross manipulation of numbers by the regime than it is about any undying devotion to Mousavi. Yesterday Mousavi ordered that people stay home in face of a conflicting pro-regime demonstration. They marched anyway (and the daughter of former president Rafsanjani joined them and urged them on). Mousavi then \"ordered\" everyone to march the following day (which they were probably going to do with or without his orders). IChamene\'i announced the \"divine assessment\" of the election outcome ? even before it would probably have been physically possible to count the more than 40 million ballots. Then, in the face of mass protests, he ordered an investigation of the results by the Guardian Council? the same organization that was responsible for managing the election in the first place. No one believed him in either case, and no one expected anything of importance from the Guardian Council. Khamene\'i has ordered peace and reconciliation. No one paid any attention. I deliberately did not mention president-elect Ahmadinejad. After celebrating his \"victory,\" he went off to a largely symbolic meeting in Moscow. He seems to be out of the decision loop and more of a passive player than a major actor in these events. So who is calling the shots? Mousavi seems to be running along after the crowd, not leading it. But that is probably all that is required to keep the protest in motion.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Cliché',1,1,'2764 - C05764432.txt','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her defense of Hillary in her essay Obama\'s Other Wife was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the team of rivals cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her \"defense\" of Hillary in her essay \"Obama\'s Other Wife\" was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the \"team of rivals\" cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'CliffsNotes',1,1,'1638 - C05761505.txt','\'Renegade\' CliffsNotesFYI POL Tro \'Renegade\' CliffsNotes By: Jonathan Martin June 2, 2009 12:22 AM EST The flood of books devoted to the 2008 campaign and President Barack Obama begins in earnest this week with the release of Renegade, The Making of a President, by former Newsweek reporter Richard Wolfe. Wolffe\'s account of the Obama campaign isn\'t to be officially released until Tuesday, but POLITICO obtained a copy earlier this week. Herewith are some of the book\'s most fascinating nuggets: No Shrum Moment: Before the election had been called, but when it looked promising for Obama the then- candidate called his top adviser, David Axelrod. What\'s going on? Obama asked. Look, I\'m not going to say congratulations yet, but boy, it looks awfully good, Axelrod replied. Axelrod, Wolfe notes, wanted to avoid a repeat of 2004, when John Kerry\'s top adviser, Bob Shrum, told the Massachusetts senator prematurely on election night that he wanted to be the first to say, Mr. President. Pritzker Veers Off-Message (A little): The impressive fundraising Obama demonstrated in 2007 was largely a result of the usual high-dollar contributors ? not the small-dollar donors the campaign liked to hold up to the press. It wasn\'t the Internet, admitted Penny Pritzker, Obama\'s national finance chair. \'','\'Renegade\' CliffsNotesFYI POL Tro \'Renegade\' CliffsNotes By: Jonathan Martin June 2, 2009 12:22 AM EST The flood of books devoted to the 2008 campaign and President Barack Obama begins in earnest this week with the release of \"Renegade, The Making of a President,\" by former Newsweek reporter Richard Wolfe. Wolffe\'s account of the Obama campaign isn\'t to be officially released until Tuesday, but POLITICO obtained a copy earlier this week. Herewith are some of the book\'s most fascinating nuggets: No Shrum Moment: Before the election had been called, but when it looked promising for Obama the then- candidate called his top adviser, David Axelrod. \"What\'s going on?\" Obama asked. \"Look, I\'m not going to say congratulations yet, but boy, it looks awfully good,\" Axelrod replied. Axelrod, Wolfe notes, wanted to avoid a repeat of 2004, when John Kerry\'s top adviser, Bob Shrum, told the Massachusetts senator prematurely on election night that he wanted to be the first to say, \"Mr. President.\" Pritzker Veers Off-Message (A little): The impressive fundraising Obama demonstrated in 2007 was largely a result of the usual high-dollar contributors ? not the small-dollar donors the campaign liked to hold up to the press. \"It wasn\'t the Internet,\" admitted Penny Pritzker, Obama\'s national finance chair. \''),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Climate',1,1,'2966 - C05764785.txt','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers, the FAO said. Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region, it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses, the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- \"may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers,\" the FAO said. \"Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region,\" it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. \"The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses,\" the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Climate_change',17,1,'1629 - C05761492.txt','Can you put together briefing book on climate change/Copenhagen?I\'d like to see pertinent recent articles/op-eds about the negotiations and vetted proposals for breaking the deadlock like the idea I proposed to have two levels of MRV w only one eligible for $. And can Todd et al send comprhensive overview before I leave? Make sure there\'s a phone on plane we take. What else?','Can you put together briefing book on climate change/Copenhagen?I\'d like to see pertinent recent articles/op-eds about the negotiations and vetted proposals for breaking the deadlock like the idea I proposed to have two levels of MRV w only one eligible for $. And can Todd et al send comprhensive overview before I leave? Make sure there\'s a phone on plane we take. What else?'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Climate_change',17,1,'1631 - C05761496.txt','Can you put together briefing book on climate change/Copenhagen?Thx. I will work on this today. You would need specific background and potential ways forward on each of the major issues -- inscribing commitments, MRV, and funding. You would need all of the POTUS briefing materials. I will work to figure out what else. I\'d like to see pertinent recent articles/op-eds about the negotiations and vetted proposals for breaking the deadlock like the idea I proposed to have two levels of MRV w only one eligible for $. And can Todd et al send comprhensive overview before I leave? Make sure there\'s a phone on plane we take. What else?','Can you put together briefing book on climate change/Copenhagen?Thx. I will work on this today. You would need specific background and potential ways forward on each of the major issues -- inscribing commitments, MRV, and funding. You would need all of the POTUS briefing materials. I will work to figure out what else. I\'d like to see pertinent recent articles/op-eds about the negotiations and vetted proposals for breaking the deadlock like the idea I proposed to have two levels of MRV w only one eligible for $. And can Todd et al send comprhensive overview before I leave? Make sure there\'s a phone on plane we take. What else?'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Climate_change',17,1,'1947 - C05762528.txt','U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman admitted to L.A. hospitalLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Congressman Henry Waxman, the powerful chairman the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee, has been hospitalized in Los Angeles for an undisclosed ailment, a spokeswoman said. The 69-year-old veteran Democrat from Southern California was not feeling well on Tuesday and was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for routine testing, the spokeswoman, Karen Lightfoot said. He\'s feeling much better now, Lightfoot said. She declined to disclose the nature of his ailment or how long he is expected to remain in the hospital. Waxman, a member of Congress since 1975, was a leading co-sponsor of landmark climate change legislation passed by the House on Friday.','U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman admitted to L.A. hospitalLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Congressman Henry Waxman, the powerful chairman the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee, has been hospitalized in Los Angeles for an undisclosed ailment, a spokeswoman said. The 69-year-old veteran Democrat from Southern California was not feeling well on Tuesday and was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for \"routine testing,\" the spokeswoman, Karen Lightfoot said. \"He\'s feeling much better now,\" Lightfoot said. She declined to disclose the nature of his ailment or how long he is expected to remain in the hospital. Waxman, a member of Congress since 1975, was a leading co-sponsor of landmark climate change legislation passed by the House on Friday.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Climate_change',17,1,'2170 - C05762860.txt','any truth to this account? SidH: Is this account true? If so, significant, and the only account of its kind. And, if true, the USG has not told its story, at the least. 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Sid <http://hits.gureport.co.uk/HG?hc=we89&cd=1&hv=68(ce=u&hb=DM56062893FS;DM54102495BW&n=farticfeRHow+d o+I+know+China+wrecked+the+Copenhagen+dea 1?+1+was+in+the+room}{p13224751&vcon=/GU/Environment/Co pen ha gen+climate+cha nge-i-conference+2009&seg=&cmp=&gp=&ini=&pec=84dcmp=&ra=&gn=&cv=&lc1=8Lla=&customerid=(n one)&c1=usa&c2=(none)&c3=The+Gua rdian&c4=Copenhagen+climate+change+conference+2009+(environment),Climat e+change+(Environment),China+(News),Carbon+emissions+(Environment),Activism(Environment),World+news,Environ men t&c5=&c6=Ma rk+Lynas&c7=2009_12_22> <http://hits.guardian.co.uk/b/ss/gua rdia ngu-environment,guardia ngu- network,gua rdiandev2/1/H.20.3/16709?ns=guardian&pageNa me=How+do+I+know+China+wrecked+the+Copenhagen+ deal%3F+14-was+in+the+room+%7C+Ma r%3AArticle%3A13224758kch=Environment&c3=Guardian&c4=Copenhagen+clim ate+change+conference+2009+%28environment%29%2CCIimate+change+%28Environment%29%2CChina+%28News%2 9%2CCa rbon+em issions+%28Environment%29%2CActivism+%28Environment%29%2CWorld+news%2CEnvironment&c6 =Ma rk+Lynas&c7=09-Dec- 22&c8=13224758(c9=Article&c10=Comment&c11=Environment&c13=&c25=&c30=content&h2=GU%2FEnvironment%2F Co pen hagen+climate+cha nge+conference+2009&c2=G U I D:( none)> <http://ad.doubleclick.net/click%313h=v8/390c/3/0/%2a/1%3B219948678%3B3-0%3130%3B31962876%3133454- 728/90%31333928257/33946135/1%3Bu%3D%2Ccm- 86804491_1261527777%2C115d04be908cfcf%2Cpolit%2Ccm.aw_ga-cm.weath_L- cm.polit_L%3B%7Eaopt%3D0,/ff/e5/ff%3B9/07Efdr%3D218714607%3130-0%3B0%3B24869226%3B3454- 728/90%31333577843/33595721/1%3Bu%3D%2Ccm- 86804491_1261527777%2C115d04be908cfcf%2Cpolit%2Ccm.aw_ga-cm.weath_L- cm.polit J.%3B%7Eokv%3D%3Bnet%3Dcm%3Bu%3D%2Ccm- 86804491_1261527777%2C115d04be908cfcf%2Cpolit%2Ccm.aw_ga-cm.weath_L- cm.polit_L%3B%3Bord1%3D540717%3Bsz%3D728x90%3Bcontx%3Dpolit%3Bbtg%3Dcm.a?.v_ga%3Bbtg%3Dcm.weath_L %3Bbtg%3Dcm.polit_L%3B%7Eaopt%3D3/1/e5/0%3B%7Esscs%3D%3fhttp://prorno.verizon.com/FIOS3X/Prorno5/1-1Z1/? CMP=BAC-MXT092> clear pixel <http://log7.doubleverify.cornivisitoraspx?query=agnc%3D2052729%26cmp9/03D3320400%26crt%3D33928257%26crtn ame%3D%26adnet%3D%26dvtagver%3D3.3.1346.2175%26adsrv%3D1%26plc%3D31962876%26advid%3D2052729%26s'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Climate_change',17,1,'2172 - C05762863.txt','any truth to this account? SidWho wrote this? It has some aspects right of the 48 hours I was there but not others. H: Is this account true? If so, significant, and the only account of its kind. And, if true, the USG has not told its story, at the least. Sid <htto://bits.oureport.co.uk/HG?hc-we39&cd-i&hv-6&c?.- -u&ht-DM560, 52893FSDM54102495BW&n={art Lcie}(Howfdo,-I-4- know 4- Chi.na+wrecktk-le+Copenhageni-aeal?-4-i-twas+in4-the-Froom(1322475}&vcon= / . 0U/Environment/CopennaEin+climate+change+confe,_ c \'2009&seg-&cra . a=&gp=&fn1=&pec=&dcmp=&r','any truth to this account? SidWho wrote this? It has some aspects right of the 48 hours I was there but not others. H: Is this account true? If so, significant, and the only account of its kind. And, if true, the USG has not told its story, at the least. Sid <htto://bits.oureport.co.uk/HG?hc-we39&cd-i&hv-6&c?.- -u&ht-DM560, 52893FS;DM54102495BW&n={art Lcie}(Howfdo,-I-4- know 4- Chi.na+wrecktk-le+Copenhageni-aeal?-4-i-twas+in4-the-Froom;(1322475}&vcon= / . 0U/Environment/CopennaEin+climate+change+confe,_ c \'2009&seg-&cra . a=&gp=&fn1=&pec=&dcmp=&r'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Climate_change',17,1,'2200 - C05762899.txt','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: ...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here. It is a privilege to be a part of your team. We wish you, the President and Chelsea all the best during the holiday season and look forward to great achievements in 2010, with one tiny exception.','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: \"...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.\" It is a privilege to be a part of your team. We wish you, the President and Chelsea all the best during the holiday season and look forward to great achievements in 2010, with one tiny exception.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Climate_change',17,1,'2466 - C05763800.txt','from today\'s Financial Times....Financial Times FT.com FT .com FINANCIAL \'11114ES COMMENT Clinton can deliver a tough message to India By Strobe Talbott Published: July 16 2009 20:06 When Hillary Clinton arrives in India on Friday, the US secretary of state will no doubt strike the upbeat tone that befits relations between the world\'s two largest democracies. But she is expected also to engage her hosts candidly on two issues that have been contentious in the past and may be in future: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. In both areas, President Barack Obama\'s positions are radically different from his predecessor\'s. Unlike George W. Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265','from today\'s Financial Times....Financial Times FT.com FT .com FINANCIAL \'11114ES COMMENT Clinton can deliver a tough message to India By Strobe Talbott Published: July 16 2009 20:06 When Hillary Clinton arrives in India on Friday, the US secretary of state will no doubt strike the upbeat tone that befits relations between the world\'s two largest democracies. But she is expected also to engage her hosts candidly on two issues that have been contentious in the past and may be in future: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. In both areas, President Barack Obama\'s positions are radically different from his predecessor\'s. Unlike George W. Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Climate_change',17,1,'2771 - C05764451.txt','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillCheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September ?to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. Here are some points to consider for such a possible call: ? Timely enactment of the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops appropriation is critical to national security. ? Operating under a Continuing Resolution for any extended period of time will negatively impact both State operations and foreign assistance programs. ? For example, the funds available to support State operations in Iraq are estimated to last only through the first quarter of FY 2010. In addition our urgent hiring plans will be stifled, pay equity authorities will lapse, and we will be without the necessary resources to implement our agenda on food security, climate change, and global health. ? I urge you to take up the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops bill as early as possible in September. Background A','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillCheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September ?to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. Here are some points to consider for such a possible call: ? Timely enactment of the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops appropriation is critical to national security. ? Operating under a Continuing Resolution for any extended period of time will negatively impact both State operations and foreign assistance programs. ? For example, the funds available to support State operations in Iraq are estimated to last only through the first quarter of FY 2010. In addition our urgent hiring plans will be stifled, pay equity authorities will lapse, and we will be without the necessary resources to implement our agenda on food security, climate change, and global health. ? I urge you to take up the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops bill as early as possible in September. Background A'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Climate_change',17,1,'3024 - C05764892.txt','Guardian front page tomorrow also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen. But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable. Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time. He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution. In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. My sight is not at all deteriorating, he told NBC.','Guardian front page tomorrow; also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: \"I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen.\" But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: \"In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable.\" Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting \"the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time\". He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. \"I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution.\" In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. \"My sight is not at all deteriorating,\" he told NBC.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Climate_change',17,1,'3403 - C05765980.txt','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures. Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero; long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: \"On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures.\" Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Climate_change',17,1,'3478 - C05766092.txt','NYT EditorialDo you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do some deep soul-searching and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass. China has also been demanding that rich nations contribute hundreds of millions of dollars a year to help poor countries address the threat of climate change. Again Mr. Stern was blunt. Washington is prepared to help those who need it, but given China\'s huge reserves and revved-up economy, he said he could not envision public funds, certainly not from the United States, going to China. The most positive development has been a pledge by the European Union to contribute $10.5 billion over the next three years to help poorer countries deal with climate change. The United States has said that it will make a contribution but has not said how big it will be.','NYT EditorialDo you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do \"some deep soul-searching\" and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but \"there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.\" China has also been demanding that rich nations contribute hundreds of millions of dollars a year to help poor countries address the threat of climate change. Again Mr. Stern was blunt. Washington is prepared to help those who need it, but given China\'s huge reserves and revved-up economy, he said he could not envision \"public funds, certainly not from the United States, going to China.\" The most positive development has been a pledge by the European Union to contribute $10.5 billion over the next three years to help poorer countries deal with climate change. The United States has said that it will make a contribution but has not said how big it will be.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Climate_change',17,1,'3494 - C05766122.txt','Were you going to call me about something? Climate Change Points for BrazilYes - am forgetting now but a few things - will connect - nothing urgent (I think - damn I am getting old) B6 Mills, Cheryl D B6 Courtney, I\'ve attached a call sheet on climate change for the Secretary\'s call with Brazil\'s Minister of External Relations. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I\'m copying Paul Brown, who has kindly agreed to work up call sheets for Saudi Arabia and South Africa. He will not be able to get to this for another hour or so. We\'ll discuss division of countries with Steinberg\'s staff and get back to you with a proposal. Thanks, Christ()','Were you going to call me about something? Climate Change Points for BrazilYes - am forgetting now but a few things - will connect - nothing urgent (I think - damn I am getting old) B6 Mills, Cheryl D B6 Courtney, I\'ve attached a call sheet on climate change for the Secretary\'s call with Brazil\'s Minister of External Relations. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I\'m copying Paul Brown, who has kindly agreed to work up call sheets for Saudi Arabia and South Africa. He will not be able to get to this for another hour or so. We\'ll discuss division of countries with Steinberg\'s staff and get back to you with a proposal. Thanks, Christ()'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Climate_change',17,1,'3557 - C05766239.txt','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing a short political declaration of some sort, but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an operational accord -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try, said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try. Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing \"a short political declaration of some sort,\" but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an \"operational accord\" -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. \"We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try,\" said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. \"At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try.\" Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Climate_change',17,1,'3672 - C05766522.txt','(Reuters) Copenhagen accord was a disaster, says SwedenBRUSSELS - Despite months of preparation and strenuous international diplomacy, the talks boiled down to an inability of the world\'s two largest emitters, the United States and China, to agree on headline fixed targets. The 27 member states of the EU had gone into the talks with a unified position and with a plan for financing emissions cuts in the developing world, with a commitment to spend around 7 billion euros ($10.01 billion) over the next three years to aid poorer countries. But those aims were largely sidelined as the talks failed to produce the breakthrough agreement many had hoped for. Europe never lost its aim, never, never came to splits or different positions, but of course this was mainly about other countries really (being) unwilling, and especially the United States and China, said Carlgren. Britain on Monday blamed China and a handful of other countries of holding the world to ransom by blocking a legally binding treaty at Copenhagen, stepping up a blame game that has gathered momentum since the talks ended. Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the summit as at best flawed and at worst chaotic and demanded an urgent reform of the process to try to reach a legal treaty when talks are expected to resume in Germany next June. But Danish Climate Minister Connie Hedegaard, who quit as president of the Copenhagen talks midway through after being criticised by African countries for favouring wealthier nations in negotiations, said it was no time to get depressed about the process of tackling climate change. What we need to do is to secure the step that we took and turn it into a result, she told reporters as she arrived for the Brussels meeting on Tuesday. Asked whether Copenhagen had been a failure, she replied: It would have been a failure if we had achieved nothing. But we achieved something. A first step. It was the first time we held a process where all the countries were present, including the big emitters. (Writing by Luke Baker Editing by Jon Hemming)','(Reuters) Copenhagen accord was a \"disaster\", says SwedenBRUSSELS - Despite months of preparation and strenuous international diplomacy, the talks boiled down to an inability of the world\'s two largest emitters, the United States and China, to agree on headline fixed targets. The 27 member states of the EU had gone into the talks with a unified position and with a plan for financing emissions cuts in the developing world, with a commitment to spend around 7 billion euros ($10.01 billion) over the next three years to aid poorer countries. But those aims were largely sidelined as the talks failed to produce the breakthrough agreement many had hoped for. \"Europe never lost its aim, never, never came to splits or different positions, but of course this was mainly about other countries really (being) unwilling, and especially the United States and China,\" said Carlgren. Britain on Monday blamed China and a handful of other countries of holding the world to ransom by blocking a legally binding treaty at Copenhagen, stepping up a blame game that has gathered momentum since the talks ended. Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the summit as \"at best flawed and at worst chaotic\" and demanded an urgent reform of the process to try to reach a legal treaty when talks are expected to resume in Germany next June. But Danish Climate Minister Connie Hedegaard, who quit as president of the Copenhagen talks midway through after being criticised by African countries for favouring wealthier nations in negotiations, said it was no time to get depressed about the process of tackling climate change. \"What we need to do is to secure the step that we took and turn it into a result,\" she told reporters as she arrived for the Brussels meeting on Tuesday. Asked whether Copenhagen had been a failure, she replied: \"It would have been a failure if we had achieved nothing. But we achieved something. A first step. It was the first time we held a process where all the countries were present, including the big emitters.\" (Writing by Luke Baker; Editing by Jon Hemming)'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Climate_change',17,1,'3673 - C05766524.txt','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had hijacked negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of hijacking efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked, he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a hijacker. Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme, she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing. The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests, Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited. China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions, said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo, wrote Li.','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had \"hijacked\" negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of \"hijacking\" efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. \"We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked,\" he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a \"hijacker.\" Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. \"The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme,\" she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. \"Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing.\" The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. \"Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests,\" Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. \"The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited.\" China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. \"Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions,\" said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. \"Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo,\" wrote Li.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Climate_change',17,1,'3699 - C05766571.txt','SV: Congratulations CongratulationsB1 1.4(D) B1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) Dear Todd, thank you for this - and for our cooperation throughout. No, it has not been easy and I sense also a bit of the struggle you have been thorugh in your end. And it is not over yet. You will need to get your legislation done - and we shall have to transform a fragile Copenhagen Accord into a strong working instrument for global action on climate change. All to be accomplished before June. I look forward to be part of this drive and to be cooperating with you and your team in this regard. May be useful to touch base early in January to assess way ahead. Meanwhile, I want to assure you how much also I have come to appreciate the way you have been going about all of this. In a world and through some intense months, weeks and days where not everybody has always played cards openly, I have felt you to be one relayable force with an integrety and credibility that I never had reason to question. B1 Next time, I shall bring a book - as a token of friedship! 1.4(B) 1.4(D) All the best. Hope you get some rest over the Christmas','SV: Congratulations CongratulationsB1 1.4(D) B1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) Dear Todd, thank you for this - and for our cooperation throughout. No, it has not been easy and I sense also a bit of the struggle you have been thorugh in your end. And it is not over yet. You will need to get your legislation done - and we shall have to transform a fragile Copenhagen Accord into a strong working instrument for global action on climate change. All to be accomplished before June. I look forward to be part of this drive and to be cooperating with you and your team in this regard. May be useful to touch base early in January to assess way ahead. Meanwhile, I want to assure you how much also I have come to appreciate the way you have been going about all of this. In a world and through some intense months, weeks and days where not everybody has always played cards openly, I have felt you to be one relayable force with an integrety and credibility that I never had reason to question. B1 Next time, I shall bring a book - as a token of friedship! 1.4(B) 1.4(D) All the best. Hope you get some rest over the Christmas'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Climate_change',17,1,'3755 - C05766675.txt','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: ...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: \"...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.\"'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Climate_Change_Agreement',1,1,'1607 - C05761448.txt','Bonn clips: AP & ReutersRead this - it says todd stern sent chills up someone\'s spin (in a good way)! Hi guys from Germany. HRC might be interested in press clips below, especially the AP story. Good day today. Obama envoy: Time to act on climate change By ARTHUR MAX ?2 hours ago BONN, Germany (AP) ? Once booed at international climate talks, the United States won sustained applause Sunday when President Barack Obama\'s envoy pledged to make up for lost time in reaching a global agreement on climate change. Todd Stern also praised efforts by countries like China to reign in their carbon emissions, but said global warming requires a global response and that rapidly developing economies like China must join together with the industrial world to solve the problem. The debut of Obama\'s climate change team was widely anticipated after eight years of obdurate participation in U.N. climate talks by the previous Bush administration. We are very glad to be back. We want to make up for lost time, and we are seized with the urgency of the task before us, Stern said to loud applause from the 2,600 delegates to the U.N. negotiations. They clapped again when Stern said the U.S. recognized our unique responsibility ... as the largest historic emitter of greenhouse gases, which has created a problem threatening the entire world. The two-week meeting by 175 countries that began Sunday was the latest stage of talks aimed at forging a climate change agreement to replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on emissions targets for rich countries, which expires in 2012. 22','Bonn clips: AP & ReutersRead this - it says todd stern sent chills up someone\'s spin (in a good way)! Hi guys from Germany. HRC might be interested in press clips below, especially the AP story. Good day today. Obama envoy: Time to act on climate change By ARTHUR MAX ?2 hours ago BONN, Germany (AP) ? Once booed at international climate talks, the United States won sustained applause Sunday when President Barack Obama\'s envoy pledged to \"make up for lost time\" in reaching a global agreement on climate change. Todd Stern also praised efforts by countries like China to reign in their carbon emissions, but said global warming \"requires a global response\" and that rapidly developing economies like China \"must join together\" with the industrial world to solve the problem. The debut of Obama\'s climate change team was widely anticipated after eight years of obdurate participation in U.N. climate talks by the previous Bush administration. \"We are very glad to be back. We want to make up for lost time, and we are seized with the urgency of the task before us,\" Stern said to loud applause from the 2,600 delegates to the U.N. negotiations. They clapped again when Stern said the U.S. recognized \"our unique responsibility ... as the largest historic emitter of greenhouse gases,\" which has created a problem threatening the entire world. The two-week meeting by 175 countries that began Sunday was the latest stage of talks aimed at forging a climate change agreement to replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on emissions targets for rich countries, which expires in 2012. 22'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Clinch_fighting',9,1,'1155 - C05760420.txt','Checking inGreat - let\'s do 730 your time. X0 Mills, Cheryl D Sorry we didn\'t talk last night but I actually collapsed when I got back from my speech. Let\'s try again tonight. Let me know what time will work. I should be home by 7. Hope you\'re loving the sun!','Checking inGreat - let\'s do 730 your time. X0 Mills, Cheryl D Sorry we didn\'t talk last night but I actually collapsed when I got back from my speech. Let\'s try again tonight. Let me know what time will work. I should be home by 7. Hope you\'re loving the sun!'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Clinch_fighting',9,1,'1381 - C05760838.txt','AIPACWith apologies for the delay in getting back to you on this, below are the key admin attendees at AIPAC conferences. For certain years in the 1990s, we\'re still looking for the participant lists. 2008: Rice spoke. 2007: Cheney spoke. 2006: Cheney spoke. 2005: Rice spoke. 2004: Bush spoke. 2002: Bush spoke. 2001: Powell spoke. 2000: Bush spoke. 1997: Gore and Albright spoke. 1996: President Clinton spoke. 1995: President Clinton spoke.','AIPACWith apologies for the delay in getting back to you on this, below are the key admin attendees at AIPAC conferences. For certain years in the 1990s, we\'re still looking for the participant lists. 2008: Rice spoke. 2007: Cheney spoke. 2006: Cheney spoke. 2005: Rice spoke. 2004: Bush spoke. 2002: Bush spoke. 2001: Powell spoke. 2000: Bush spoke. 1997: Gore and Albright spoke. 1996: President Clinton spoke. 1995: President Clinton spoke.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Clinch_fighting',9,1,'2012 - C05762632.txt','Zelaya UpdateAs prelude I have been chasing Zelaya by phone all around the Mayflower Hotel. I have spoken with the Honduran PermRep, the Honduran FonMin, and the Venezuelen FonMin. Hector has spoken to Insulza. Everybody knows why we are calling. Zelaya is obviously trying to work out his position before he gets back to me. He is at breakfast meeting now with Argentine, Ecuadoran,and Paraguayan presidents, the UNGA president, the Vens, and Insulza. 65','Zelaya UpdateAs prelude I have been chasing Zelaya by phone all around the Mayflower Hotel. I have spoken with the Honduran PermRep, the Honduran FonMin, and the Venezuelen FonMin. Hector has spoken to Insulza. Everybody knows why we are calling. Zelaya is obviously trying to work out his position before he gets back to me. He is at breakfast meeting now with Argentine, Ecuadoran,and Paraguayan presidents, the UNGA president, the Vens, and Insulza. 65'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Clinch_fighting',9,1,'2424 - C05763715.txt','AARJake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: ...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking. Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed, Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance, she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to boogie with African dancers. And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself, she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end. Mrs. Clinton seemed satisfied that she had accomplished her mission: strengthening American relations with crucial allies on the continent, like Nigeria and South Africa, and sending a message of tough love, as she called it, to nations like Kenya and Congo. Over all, she said, the United States wants to work more closely with African nations as a partner, not simply as a patron or dispenser of aid. In exchange, she said, African leaders must deliver democracy and good government. Mrs. Clinton vowed to stay on top of Africa, even after she gets back to Washington, closely monitoring the issues she addressed on her tour. She also pointed to Cape Verde, a set of palm-studded islands best known for their beaches and enormous tourist hotels, as an example of what good leadership can do. This is possible, she said. You create not just economic growth but a sense of human dignity and possibility. Kenya. South Africa. Angola. Congo. Nigeria. Liberia. And finally Cape Verde. Mrs. Clinton saw with her own eyes some of Africa\'s most promising countries - and some of its most troubled ones. In Kenya, she pushed for the government to prosecute perpetrators of the postelection violence last year. In South Africa, the big issue was Zimbabwe and how the South African government should do more to help ease the crisis there.','AARJake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: \"...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking.\" Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. \"I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed,\" Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. \"I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance,\" she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to \"boogie\" with African dancers. \"And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself,\" she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end. Mrs. Clinton seemed satisfied that she had accomplished her mission: strengthening American relations with crucial allies on the continent, like Nigeria and South Africa, and sending a message of \"tough love,\" as she called it, to nations like Kenya and Congo. Over all, she said, the United States wants to work more closely with African nations as a partner, not simply as a patron or dispenser of aid. In exchange, she said, African leaders must deliver democracy and good government. Mrs. Clinton vowed to stay on top of Africa, even after she gets back to Washington, closely monitoring the issues she addressed on her tour. She also pointed to Cape Verde, a set of palm-studded islands best known for their beaches and enormous tourist hotels, as an example of what good leadership can do. \"This is possible,\" she said. \"You create not just economic growth but a sense of human dignity and possibility.\" Kenya. South Africa. Angola. Congo. Nigeria. Liberia. And finally Cape Verde. Mrs. Clinton saw with her own eyes some of Africa\'s most promising countries - and some of its most troubled ones. In Kenya, she pushed for the government to prosecute perpetrators of the postelection violence last year. In South Africa, the big issue was Zimbabwe and how the South African government should do more to help ease the crisis there.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Clinch_fighting',9,1,'2739 - C05764363.txt','Resume and Other MattersCheryl, the organization. It is a loss for Daniel to be the CEO of As soon as we solve the deputy position, I am sure the rest will be easy. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Terrific - I will make it a point to see you one of those days so copying Joanne to find a time. Love the new cdm cdm Cheryl, Thank you for getting back to me. I have exchanged e mails with last week and will plan to see him next week when I am in DC. I plan to be in town all day the 27,28, and the 29th. I look forward to speak to Rich as well. I have had few resumes in the last few days as well. I will bring you current when we speak. Thanks again. I also have a new E mail address. It is dwyohannes Daniel Daniel: I hope you are doing well. I will be calling you to follow-up on the Deputy matter this week. Rich Verma also should be reaching out to you to offer whatever support you need from our leg folks to assist in your confirmation effort. Attached is the resume of I am going to sit with the Secretary and others to share our best wisdom on candidates for you. Look forward to catching up.','Resume and Other MattersCheryl, the organization. It is a loss for Daniel to be the CEO of As soon as we solve the deputy position, I am sure the rest will be easy. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Terrific - I will make it a point to see you one of those days so copying Joanne to find a time. Love the new cdm cdm Cheryl, Thank you for getting back to me. I have exchanged e mails with last week and will plan to see him next week when I am in DC. I plan to be in town all day the 27,28, and the 29th. I look forward to speak to Rich as well. I have had few resumes in the last few days as well. I will bring you current when we speak. Thanks again. I also have a new E mail address. It is dwyohannes Daniel Daniel: I hope you are doing well. I will be calling you to follow-up on the Deputy matter this week. Rich Verma also should be reaching out to you to offer whatever support you need from our leg folks to assist in your confirmation effort. Attached is the resume of I am going to sit with the Secretary and others to share our best wisdom on candidates for you. Look forward to catching up.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Clinch_fighting',9,1,'2748 - C05764397.txt','Resume and Other Matters ResumeWho is FYI Cheryl, the organization. It is a loss for Daniel to be the CEO of As soon as we solve the deputy position, I am sure th\'e rest will be easy. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Terrific - I will make it a point to see you one of those days so copying Joanne to find a time. Love the new cdm cdm Cheryl, Thank you for getting back to me. I have exchanged e mails with last week and will plan to see him next week when I am in DC. I plan to be in town all day the 27,28, and the 29th. I look forward to speak to Rich as well. I have had few resumes in the last few days as well. I will bring you current when we speak. Thanks again. I also have a new E mail address. It is dwyohannes Daniel Daniel: I hope you are doing well. I will be calling you to follow-up on the Deputy matter this week. Rich Verma also should be reaching out to you to offer whatever support you need from our leg folks to assist in your confirmation effort. Joanne Laszczych Assistant to Counselor and Chief of Staff, Cheryl Mills Department of State 2201 C Street, N.W.','Resume and Other Matters ResumeWho is FYI Cheryl, the organization. It is a loss for Daniel to be the CEO of As soon as we solve the deputy position, I am sure th\'e rest will be easy. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Terrific - I will make it a point to see you one of those days so copying Joanne to find a time. Love the new cdm cdm Cheryl, Thank you for getting back to me. I have exchanged e mails with last week and will plan to see him next week when I am in DC. I plan to be in town all day the 27,28, and the 29th. I look forward to speak to Rich as well. I have had few resumes in the last few days as well. I will bring you current when we speak. Thanks again. I also have a new E mail address. It is dwyohannes Daniel Daniel: I hope you are doing well. I will be calling you to follow-up on the Deputy matter this week. Rich Verma also should be reaching out to you to offer whatever support you need from our leg folks to assist in your confirmation effort. Joanne Laszczych Assistant to Counselor and Chief of Staff, Cheryl Mills Department of State 2201 C Street, N.W.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Clinch_fighting',9,1,'2910 - C05764673.txt','Callsr direct office line assistant Karen answers that phone. T m She has been een in Russia and just got back yesterday. The cell number we had for her is outdated. Her office is going to call me back with a new cell number. (I think her assistant wants to get her approval before she gives it to me). I\'ll update our records when we get it. PIs add Jackie Newmyer and Mayor Nutter to call list Can you get an office # for Terry Murray? 126','Callsr direct office line assistant Karen answers that phone. T m She has been een in Russia and just got back yesterday. The cell number we had for her is outdated. Her office is going to call me back with a new cell number. (I think her assistant wants to get her approval before she gives it to me). I\'ll update our records when we get it. PIs add Jackie Newmyer and Mayor Nutter to call list Can you get an office # for Terry Murray? 126'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Clinch_fighting',9,1,'3129 - C05765064.txt','FfFHi Melanne, I don\'t have electronic access to all documents, but attached are a few documents that might be helpful. Please let me know if you need more than the attached. Alice may be able to provide more when she gets back to the control room. Madelyn Forum for the Future Background.pdf>> Annotated Agenda final.pdf Press FFF Fact Sheet for the Media.docx Other General Briefers 102809-BM-Democracy Assistance Dialogue.docx>> <<102809-BM-Foundation for the Future.doc>> 102809-BM- Gender Institute.doc>>','FfFHi Melanne, I don\'t have electronic access to all documents, but attached are a few documents that might be helpful. Please let me know if you need more than the attached. Alice may be able to provide more when she gets back to the control room. Madelyn Forum for the Future Background.pdf>> Annotated Agenda final.pdf Press FFF Fact Sheet for the Media.docx Other General Briefers 102809-BM-Democracy Assistance Dialogue.docx>> <<102809-BM-Foundation for the Future.doc>> 102809-BM- Gender Institute.doc>>'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Clinch_fighting',9,1,'3402 - C05765978.txt','Checking inGreat - let\'s do 730 your time. XO - Mills, Cheryl D Sorry we didn\'t talk last night but I actually collapsed when I got back from my speech. Let\'s try again tonight. Let me know what time will work. I should be home by 7. Hope you\'re loving the sun!','Checking inGreat - let\'s do 730 your time. XO - Mills, Cheryl D Sorry we didn\'t talk last night but I actually collapsed when I got back from my speech. Let\'s try again tonight. Let me know what time will work. I should be home by 7. Hope you\'re loving the sun!'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Clinical_Global_Impression',1,1,'3555 - C05766236.txt','DisregardI didn\'t - but hard to believe he did. I was pretty surprised myself when I read the piece. Just shows you that it\'s near impossible to take issue with the job you\'re doing it, which is why the political reporters have to resort to the manufactured drama of interactions with the WH. Face was good. Perfect in that it generated no issues to clean up, but other networks picked up clips re Iran. Gates\'s remark that he couldn\'t send any new troops before January to Afghanistan seems to be the only thing approaching news. I saw WJC on Meet (VERY good, and a lot about CGI\'s work re women and girls), but I missed Paterson!','DisregardI didn\'t - but hard to believe he did. I was pretty surprised myself when I read the piece. Just shows you that it\'s near impossible to take issue with the job you\'re doing it, which is why the political reporters have to resort to the manufactured drama of interactions with the WH. Face was good. Perfect in that it generated no issues to clean up, but other networks picked up clips re Iran. Gates\'s remark that he couldn\'t send any new troops before January to Afghanistan seems to be the only thing approaching news. I saw WJC on Meet (VERY good, and a lot about CGI\'s work re women and girls), but I missed Paterson!'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Clinton_Foundation',6,1,'1389 - C05761044.txt','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or G. The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed statethink tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or \"G\". The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed state;think tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Clinton_Foundation',6,1,'1554 - C05761357.txt','Bill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official Bill Clinton tope UN special envoy to Haiti: UN officialBill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official UNITED NATIONS, May 18 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon plans to name former U.S. President Bill Clinton as his special envoy to Haiti, U.N. officials said on Monday, in a move that could attract investment in the Western Hemisphere\'s poorest nation and help stabilize the country. The announcement is expected to come soon, one U.N. official told Reuters on condition of anonymity. The official said a formal announcement could come as early as Tuesday. Clinton, who has galvanized efforts to help the impoverished Caribbean nation recover from the devastating impact of four hurricanes last year, accompanied Ban on a trip to Haiti earlier this year. Several other diplomats confirmed the appointment of the former president, who is trying to help Haiti through his Clinton Global Initiative foundation Andrea Garet, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 2','Bill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official Bill Clinton tope UN special envoy to Haiti: UN officialBill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official UNITED NATIONS, May 18 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon plans to name former U.S. President Bill Clinton as his special envoy to Haiti, U.N. officials said on Monday, in a move that could attract investment in the Western Hemisphere\'s poorest nation and help stabilize the country. \"The announcement is expected to come soon,\" one U.N. official told Reuters on condition of anonymity. The official said a formal announcement could come as early as Tuesday. Clinton, who has galvanized efforts to help the impoverished Caribbean nation recover from the devastating impact of four hurricanes last year, accompanied Ban on a trip to Haiti earlier this year. Several other diplomats confirmed the appointment of the former president, who is trying to help Haiti through his Clinton Global Initiative foundation Andrea Garet, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 2'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Clinton_Foundation',6,1,'1625 - C05761487.txt','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptOf all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. I don\'t hold grudges, he told his aides. I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about What happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this. Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign. Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, Believe me. She\'s not over it yet. His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state, he told me later. I felt that she was disciplined, that she was precise, that she was smart as a whip, and that she would present a really strong image to the world.. .I had that mapped out. Recruiting and managing a team of rivals would not be easy, and Clinton came with her own set of issues. Chief among them was her campaign debt, which she wanted eliminated before she took the job of secretary of state. Would the president-elect go out and help her to do so? I\'m not begging her to take this job, Obama told his senior aides. If she wants it, I could help. But I\'m not willing to go out in these difficult economic times to do a flashy fundraiser in California. As it happened, plenty of people in the Senate were begging Obama to offer Clinton the job. Obama\'s aides believed that many Senate Democrats thought Clinton had extended her presidential campaign far beyond the point where she had lost the election. Her negative advertising wasted Democratic money, threatened to undermine the party\'s nominee, and suggested that she was disloyal to the party. They were unwilling to offer the junior New York senator a position ahead of her lowly rank, and she stood little chance of becoming majority leader. There was a lot of encouragement from inside the Senate to get her into this job, said one senior Obama aide. They wanted her out of there. ... As for controlling the uncontrollable Bill Clinton, Obama\'s aides drew up a series of checks on his fundraising for both Clinton Global Initiative and his work on HIV/AIDS across the world. But they really counted on 117','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptOf all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. \"I don\'t hold grudges,\" he told his aides. \"I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about What happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this.\" Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. \"I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign.\" Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, \"Believe me. She\'s not over it yet.\" His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. \"We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state,\" he told me later. \"I felt that she was disciplined, that she was precise, that she was smart as a whip, and that she would present a really strong image to the world.. .I had that mapped out.\" Recruiting and managing a team of rivals would not be easy, and Clinton came with her own set of issues. Chief among them was her campaign debt, which she wanted eliminated before she took the job of secretary of state. Would the president-elect go out and help her to do so? \"I\'m not begging her to take this job,\" Obama told his senior aides. \"If she wants it, I could help. But I\'m not willing to go out in these difficult economic times to do a flashy fundraiser in California.\" As it happened, plenty of people in the Senate were begging Obama to offer Clinton the job. Obama\'s aides believed that many Senate Democrats thought Clinton had extended her presidential campaign far beyond the point where she had lost the election. Her negative advertising wasted Democratic money, threatened to undermine the party\'s nominee, and suggested that she was disloyal to the party. They were unwilling to offer the junior New York senator a position ahead of her lowly rank, and she stood little chance of becoming majority leader. \"There was a lot of encouragement from inside the Senate to get her into this job,\" said one senior Obama aide. \"They wanted her out of there.\" ... As for controlling the uncontrollable Bill Clinton, Obama\'s aides drew up a series of checks on his fundraising for both Clinton Global Initiative and his work on HIV/AIDS across the world. But they really counted on 117'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Clinton_Foundation',6,1,'3025 - C05764894.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars. Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of Dead Aid, the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\" Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of \"Dead Aid\", the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Clinton_Foundation',6,1,'3029 - C05764903.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidOk. PIs print for me and review for CGI speech. Fyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World <http://www.philanthrocapitalism.net/> . The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week <http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.orgiournneetings/meeting_annual.asp?Section=OurMeetings&PageTitle=CGI%20An nual%20Meeting> may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dynkontent/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111602039.html> , fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars.','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidOk. PIs print for me and review for CGI speech. Fyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World <http://www.philanthrocapitalism.net/> . The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week <http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.orgiournneetings/meeting_annual.asp?Section=OurMeetings&PageTitle=CGI%20An nual%20Meeting> may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dynkontent/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111602039.html> , fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\"'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Clinton_Foundation',6,1,'3526 - C05766182.txt','Mini Schedule 9/25/09 Friday9:15 am MEETING w/liELGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER LETERME 9:45 am Room 34H 10:00 am 11:00 am HAITI KEY PLAYERS MEETING Jade Room 11:05 am DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Canadian Mission 11:15 am ARRIVE Canadian Mission 11:20 am 11:30 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm PULL-ASIDE w/SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY- GENERAL KM EIDE 14th Floor FRIENDS OF AFGHANISTAN MEETING 14th Floor 12:05 pm DEPART Canadian Mission *En route Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:20 pm 12:40 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 12:45 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Sheraton Hotel and Towers 12:55 pm ARRIVE Sheraton Hotel and Towers 1:00 pm CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE CLOSING PLENARY 3:00 pm Main Ballroom 3:05 pm DEPART Sheraton Hotel and Towers *En route Waldorf-Astoria 3:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 3:20 pm TAPING OF FACE THE NATION INTERVIEW w/HARRY SMITH 3:40 pm 34th Floor 3:45 pm MEETING w/CARIBBEAN FOREIGN MINISTERS 4:45 pm Jade Room 4:50 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:55 pm Outside of Room 35H 5:00 pm MEETING w/INDIAN EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER KRISHNA 5:25 pm Room 35H 5:30 pm MEETING w/AZERBAIJANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAMMADYAROV 6:00 pm Room 35H 6:05 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Ritz-Carlton Hotel','Mini Schedule 9/25/09 Friday9:15 am MEETING w/liELGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER LETERME 9:45 am Room 34H 10:00 am 11:00 am HAITI KEY PLAYERS MEETING Jade Room 11:05 am DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Canadian Mission 11:15 am ARRIVE Canadian Mission 11:20 am 11:30 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm PULL-ASIDE w/SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY- GENERAL KM EIDE 14th Floor FRIENDS OF AFGHANISTAN MEETING 14th Floor 12:05 pm DEPART Canadian Mission *En route Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:20 pm 12:40 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 12:45 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Sheraton Hotel and Towers 12:55 pm ARRIVE Sheraton Hotel and Towers 1:00 pm CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE CLOSING PLENARY 3:00 pm Main Ballroom 3:05 pm DEPART Sheraton Hotel and Towers *En route Waldorf-Astoria 3:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 3:20 pm TAPING OF \"FACE THE NATION\" INTERVIEW w/HARRY SMITH 3:40 pm 34th Floor 3:45 pm MEETING w/CARIBBEAN FOREIGN MINISTERS 4:45 pm Jade Room 4:50 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:55 pm Outside of Room 35H 5:00 pm MEETING w/INDIAN EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER KRISHNA 5:25 pm Room 35H 5:30 pm MEETING w/AZERBAIJANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAMMADYAROV 6:00 pm Room 35H 6:05 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Ritz-Carlton Hotel'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Clint_Williamson',1,1,'2722 - C05764334.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 9/2/0910:00 am DEPART OTR Residence En route LaGuardia Airport [drive time: 2 hours, 40 minutes] 12:40 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 1:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2175 En route Washington National Airport 2:06 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 2:15 pm DEPART Washington National Airport En route State Department 2:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:30 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm MEETING w/AMBASSADOR BOB BRADTKE AND A/S PHIL GORDON 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm FAREWELL CALL w/CLINT WILLIAMSON (S/VVCI) 3:40 pm Secretary\'s Office *Official photo preceding. 3:45 pm MEETING w/LISSA MUSCATINE 4:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/NSC ADVISOR GENERAL JAMES JONES 5:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm MEETING w/ANNE MARIE SLAUGHTER 6:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm DEPART State Department En route Private Residence 6:40 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 30','Mini Schedule Wednesday 9/2/0910:00 am DEPART OTR Residence En route LaGuardia Airport [drive time: 2 hours, 40 minutes] 12:40 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 1:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2175 En route Washington National Airport 2:06 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 2:15 pm DEPART Washington National Airport En route State Department 2:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:30 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm MEETING w/AMBASSADOR BOB BRADTKE AND A/S PHIL GORDON 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm FAREWELL CALL w/CLINT WILLIAMSON (S/VVCI) 3:40 pm Secretary\'s Office *Official photo preceding. 3:45 pm MEETING w/LISSA MUSCATINE 4:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/NSC ADVISOR GENERAL JAMES JONES 5:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm MEETING w/ANNE MARIE SLAUGHTER 6:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm DEPART State Department En route Private Residence 6:40 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 30'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Cloakroom',1,1,'3549 - C05766230.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationKerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationKerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Closed-ended_question',1,1,'3147 - C05765104.txt','from Dawn -- you may like these responsesAsif Akhtar, Lahore: Urdu news channel anchors ... succeed in prompting Clinton to declare that far from being dispatched, the money had only been set aside, and if the Pakistani people didn\'t want the money they didn\'t have to take it. The open-ended question reduced a cackling room to pin-drop silence, almost embarrassing the anchors for pursuing that line of questioning in the first place. It seems none of the haughty anchors were ready to make the billion-dollar blunder by ticking off the Secretary of State and losing all that aid money. Clinton handled most of the questions and concerns with a calm and a poise people would have never expected from her predecessor Condaleeza Rice, who would have been more comfortable carrying out the offensive without the charm. Given the circumstances, this attempt by a US official at bridging the gap between Pakistani opinions and US policy is commendable. Maryam, Lahore: We need to use our heads rather than our emotions all the time. its time to reflect where we went wrong as a nation too.\' Ibrahim, Lahore: it was really funny to see Mrs. Clinton handling the whole bunch of media and spin them around her little finger. Mrs. Clinton on the other hand carried herself like a true diplomat and a leader! Nadeem, Lahore: Clinton has showed her professionlism by engaging with the masses, someone of them from our tribal region. this is something that our leaders lack.','from Dawn -- you may like these responsesAsif Akhtar, Lahore: Urdu news channel anchors ... succeed in prompting Clinton to declare that far from being dispatched, the money had only been set aside, and if the Pakistani people didn\'t want the money they didn\'t have to take it. The open-ended question reduced a cackling room to pin-drop silence, almost embarrassing the anchors for pursuing that line of questioning in the first place. It seems none of the haughty anchors were ready to make the billion-dollar blunder by ticking off the Secretary of State and losing all that aid money. Clinton handled most of the questions and concerns with a calm and a poise people would have never expected from her predecessor Condaleeza Rice, who would have been more comfortable carrying out the offensive without the charm. Given the circumstances, this attempt by a US official at bridging the gap between Pakistani opinions and US policy is commendable. Maryam, Lahore: We need to use our heads rather than our emotions all the time. its time to reflect where we went wrong as a nation too.\' Ibrahim, Lahore: it was really funny to see Mrs. Clinton handling the whole bunch of media and spin them around her little finger. Mrs. Clinton on the other hand carried herself like a true diplomat and a leader! Nadeem, Lahore: Clinton has showed her professionlism by engaging with the masses, someone of them from our tribal region. this is something that our leaders lack.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Close_to_the_Edge_(Yes_album)',1,1,'2564 - C05764036.txt','Ellaboration on todays meeting.Gentlemen, for your information below. Werner GFC To whom it may concern from experience speaking! RSO Niall, Please be aware and as you have requested my elaboration in written format. As briefly discussed in the meeting today, the LGF operate at what I would consider the Threshold\' Sleep Deprivation. Further meaning, that our work schedule, hours and sleeping pattern\' the LGF very close to the edge of serious sleep deprivation. When we have to work go., , time or ramp up extra manpower (during scheduled off days) due to increased threw . etc...etc... we further compound the issue of sleep deprivation. This ultimately dirninit,: LGF\'s ability to provide security. To better explain, here is where it starts, the LGF work 3 days then transition (swing shift) into . nights then transition into 3 days off (it used to be 2x2x2). Each work day equals 14 actin I I!(-) of work Supervisor\'s can average up to 15 hours per work day. Snap shot of an average day for a shift: 1. 05:00hrs every day, Shift Brief for on-going shift, along with In-Service Training. .I Convoy Brief, followed by convoy load time and organization for entire shift (approx i during the day) followed by actual convoy movement. 2. 05:45 to 06:15hrs. (approximately) you have the shift change over on site, 3. 06:15 to 17:45, regular work day on site.','Ellaboration on todays meeting.Gentlemen, for your information below. Werner GFC To whom it may concern from experience speaking! RSO Niall, Please be aware and as you have requested my elaboration in written format. As briefly discussed in the meeting today, the LGF operate at what I would consider the \"Threshold\' Sleep Deprivation. Further meaning, that our work schedule, hours and sleeping pattern\' the LGF very close to the edge of serious sleep deprivation. When we have to work go., , time or ramp up extra manpower (during scheduled off days) due to increased threw . etc...etc...; we further compound the issue of sleep deprivation. This ultimately dirninit,: LGF\'s ability to provide security. To better explain, here is where it starts, the LGF work 3 days then transition (swing shift) into . nights then transition into 3 days off (it used to be 2x2x2). Each work day equals 14 actin I I!(-) of work; Supervisor\'s can average up to 15 hours per work day. Snap shot of an average day for a shift: 1. 05:00hrs every day, Shift Brief for on-going shift, along with \"In-Service Training\". .I Convoy Brief, followed by convoy load time and organization for entire shift (approx i during the day) followed by actual convoy movement. 2. 05:45 to 06:15hrs. (approximately) you have the shift change over on site, 3. 06:15 to 17:45, regular work day on site.'),(12.875503299472802,6.437751649736401,2500,'Cloture',4,2,'1132 - C05760390.txt','Health Care UpdateFinally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed yes vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture.','Health Care UpdateFinally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed \"yes\" vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Cloture',4,1,'1927 - C05762470.txt','KohFyi Senator Reid filed cloture on Harold Koh\'s nomination this evening, setting up a Wednesday morning vote. We need full attendance from Dem senators (not counting Kennedy and Byrd) and three Republicans to get to 60. 40','KohFyi Senator Reid filed cloture on Harold Koh\'s nomination this evening, setting up a Wednesday morning vote. We need full attendance from Dem senators (not counting Kennedy and Byrd) and three Republicans to get to 60. 40'),(12.875503299472802,6.437751649736401,2500,'Cloture',4,2,'3242 - C05765689.txt','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.'),(12.875503299472802,6.437751649736401,2500,'Cloture',4,2,'3244 - C05765692.txt','Health Care UpdateSenator Voinovich missed the vote. I\'m trying to find out if Leadership knew he was going to be missing or not. Although he is retiring, it\'s a little odd given how historically significant the vote is. Finally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed yes vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate.','Health Care UpdateSenator Voinovich missed the vote. I\'m trying to find out if Leadership knew he was going to be missing or not. Although he is retiring, it\'s a little odd given how historically significant the vote is. Finally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed \"yes\" vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Cloud_Data_Management_Interface',1,1,'337 - C05758472.txt','Message for CDMI know. S000 sad. FYI Walter Isaacson asked that I pass along to CDM (and suggestion that the Secretary may want to know) that','Message for CDMI know. S000 sad. FYI Walter Isaacson asked that I pass along to CDM (and suggestion that the Secretary may want to know) that'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Club_foot',1,1,'2845 - C05764562.txt','From Lyn Lusi in GomaWe are working with Lyn to try to better determine the specific needs at Heal Africa. The Norwegian development staff is on vacation but we should connect shortly. I\'m going to try to steer their assistance to Heal Africa if I can. Otherwise, we\'ve had marathon meetings with all the key players to follow up on your trip to DRC. There is so much that needs to be done and Congress is already asking for reports. Dear Melanne, It is very kind of you to write to me. Eve had already told me from you that there is more interpretation than fact in the new hospital story, and I really apologise for the embarrassment that our reaction and the echoes from our friends will have caused you and Secretary Mrs Clinton. The fact that you came, and gave priority to the catastrophic epidemic of rape in our country gives a clear and loud signal that the most powerful nation in the world has put Congo\'s women at the top of their agenda. Thank you for your questions about the best way forward for training in dealing with fistula. Our approach is in some ways different from Panzi, because we are so limited by our facilities: we have to do our surgical work by \'campaigns\' ? this month, a vvf campaign next month, a cleft lip and palate campaign then a club foot and post polio campaign. This lack of space, with our commitment to training 12 Congolese doctors in six specialist areas of medicine, limits us considerably, and makes our medical teams compete with each other for OR time and beds. To deal with the cases waiting in rural areas, we regularly send our surgical specialists on outreach: in July, they operated in Kasongo (South Maniema), in August at home in Goma, in September in Adi, in October in South Maniema and November back in Adi, December, here in Goma. Outreach is very unsatisfactory to surgeons: they like to be able to follow through to complete recovery, and we like to accompany women with training and literacy and psychosocial support. Although this provides teaching time to local doctors, there must be a better way to provide continuing medical education to the rural medical staff of Congo.','From Lyn Lusi in GomaWe are working with Lyn to try to better determine the specific needs at Heal Africa. The Norwegian development staff is on vacation but we should connect shortly. I\'m going to try to steer their assistance to Heal Africa if I can. Otherwise, we\'ve had marathon meetings with all the key players to follow up on your trip to DRC. There is so much that needs to be done and Congress is already asking for reports. Dear Melanne, It is very kind of you to write to me. Eve had already told me from you that there is more interpretation than fact in the new hospital story, and I really apologise for the embarrassment that our reaction and the echoes from our friends will have caused you and Secretary Mrs Clinton. The fact that you came, and gave priority to the catastrophic epidemic of rape in our country gives a clear and loud signal that the most powerful nation in the world has put Congo\'s women at the top of their agenda. Thank you for your questions about the best way forward for training in dealing with fistula. Our approach is in some ways different from Panzi, because we are so limited by our facilities: we have to do our surgical work by \'campaigns\' ? this month, a vvf campaign; next month, a cleft lip and palate campaign; then a club foot and post polio campaign. This lack of space, with our commitment to training 12 Congolese doctors in six specialist areas of medicine, limits us considerably, and makes our medical teams compete with each other for OR time and beds. To deal with the cases waiting in rural areas, we regularly send our surgical specialists on outreach: in July, they operated in Kasongo (South Maniema), in August at home in Goma, in September in Adi, in October in South Maniema and November back in Adi, December, here in Goma. Outreach is very unsatisfactory to surgeons: they like to be able to follow through to complete recovery, and we like to accompany women with training and literacy and psychosocial support. Although this provides teaching time to local doctors, there must be a better way to provide continuing medical education to the rural medical staff of Congo.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Clueless_(film)',2,1,'2256 - C05763024.txt','WPost editorialThx, Mike. B6  Sullivan,  daniel.baer@ <daniel.baer <preines@ We will draft a response and get it to you. We are also compiling other commentary -- most of which has been very favorable. In a series of meetings we have had with the democracy and human rights groups, the response has been overwhelmingly positive.  Sullivan, Jacob J I thought the argument they made yesterday about the human rights speech was either deliberately obtuse or clueless. Either way, we need to respond and refute. Can you have a response drafted and sent to me? Also, I\'d like to see a summary of points made by other commentary. Thx.','WPost editorialThx, Mike. B6 ; Sullivan, ; daniel.baer@ <daniel.baer <preines@ We will draft a response and get it to you. We are also compiling other commentary -- most of which has been very favorable. In a series of meetings we have had with the democracy and human rights groups, the response has been overwhelmingly positive. ; Sullivan, Jacob J I thought the argument they made yesterday about the human rights speech was either deliberately obtuse or clueless. Either way, we need to respond and refute. Can you have a response drafted and sent to me? Also, I\'d like to see a summary of points made by other commentary. Thx.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Clueless_(film)',2,1,'2573 - C05764055.txt','s t rephope you are well. i sopied ou in on a little email i sent to III. he got screwed ovc. with : . just like and countless others... the pictures will help. you will see that they haVe a group of sexual predators, deviants ruftil rampant over there. no, they are not jamming guys in the ass per say, but they are shay/C.1 judgenment. i think guys in this business are pretty much some of the best and some of (kw worst. it is the companies responsibility to prtect the good from the bad until they show ugly heads and can be removed. in this case the ugly ones are running the damn thing or in case of joe ordonna are too clueless to recognize the truth or has no power to change it. in the event M fails to inform you. peeing on people, eating potato chips out ofass cracks. vodka shots out of ass cracks (there is video of that one), broken doors after driiken bravrlf threats and intimidation from those leaders participating in this activity.: people have 1- .) terminated, like because he would not play their games and his slip up gave then to get rid of him. i know this entire thing is going to make life less,bearable over there for all of us. i\'ll alcohol to some sane, accountable leadership. i am heading back on wed p.m. before !( want you to know that their are some good people over there doing great work. we are it). scouts but there should be some exectation of professionalism in ones leadership. AGNA been blind to all this and those good people are getting worn out and chewed up over it all. way the DOS has turned their backs to the guys on the ground and let the prostitution and g, shit continue. (note: i have not spoken to them, but i know over all this time someone had to drop that dime.) I','s t rephope you are well. i sopied ou in on a little email i sent to III. he got screwed ovc. with : . just like and countless others... the pictures will help. you will see that they haVe a group of sexual predators, deviants ruftil rampant over there. no, they are not jamming guys in the ass per say, but they are shay/C.1; judgenment. i think guys in this business are pretty much some of the best and some of (kw worst. it is the companies responsibility to prtect the good from the bad until they show ugly heads and can be removed. in this case the ugly ones are running the damn thing or in case of joe ordonna are too clueless to recognize the truth or has no power to change it. in the event M fails to inform you. peeing on people, eating potato chips out ofass cracks. vodka shots out of ass cracks (there is video of that one), broken doors after driiken bravrlf; threats and intimidation from those leaders participating in this activity.: people have 1- .) terminated, like because he would not play their games and his slip up gave then to get rid of him. i know this entire thing is going to make life less,bearable over there for all of us. i\'ll alcohol to some sane, accountable leadership. i am heading back on wed p.m. before !( want you to know that their are some good people over there doing great work. we are it;). scouts but there should be some exectation of professionalism in ones leadership. AGNA been blind to all this and those good people are getting worn out and chewed up over it all. way the DOS has turned their backs to the guys on the ground and let the prostitution and g;, shit continue. (note: i have not spoken to them, but i know over all this time someone had to drop that dime.) I'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'CME_Group',5,1,'1238 - C05760550.txt','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010What do you think? Can I commit to this? Original Messa e Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010What do you think? Can I commit to this? Original Messa e Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'CME_Group',5,1,'1752 - C05761823.txt','May 19-21Yes, I will reach out to him. Can I fit in a visit at the State Dept?? Madam Secretary- I hope this note finds you and your family doing well. I\'ve been following all of your activities over the last several months. You are doing an incredible job, which I\'m sure is a surprise to no one. I\'m going to be in DC May 19-21. We have our annual gathering out there with about 150 folks coming out from the Exchange. I know this is probably a long shot at best, but we are having a dinner for our group at the Hay Adams on Tuesday, May 19 and it would be a tremendous honor if you would come by and say a few words. If this doesn\'t work but you are in town, I\'d love to stop by for 5 minutes to say hello. Please let me know if any of this is possible. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 71','May 19-21Yes, I will reach out to him. Can I fit in a visit at the State Dept?? Madam Secretary- I hope this note finds you and your family doing well. I\'ve been following all of your activities over the last several months. You are doing an incredible job, which I\'m sure is a surprise to no one. I\'m going to be in DC May 19-21. We have our annual gathering out there with about 150 folks coming out from the Exchange. I know this is probably a long shot at best, but we are having a dinner for our group at the Hay Adams on Tuesday, May 19 and it would be a tremendous honor if you would come by and say a few words. If this doesn\'t work but you are in town, I\'d love to stop by for 5 minutes to say hello. Please let me know if any of this is possible. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 71'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'CME_Group',5,1,'2308 - C05763123.txt','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010Did we regret this? Madam Secretary, That would be more than fine. I appreciate you even looking to see if this may work. On another note I wanted to send congratulations to you on the announcement of your daughters engagement. I know you are proud of her and rightfully so. Also I had dinner last night with a mutual friend of ours, Sen Lindsay Graham. Lindsay always talks how much he likes you and said if I were to be in contact with you to say hi from him. Stay well and I look forward to hearing and seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Terry-- So sorry I haven\'t responded before but I\'ve been hip deep in the rollout of the Afghanistan strategy. I am trying hard to accept this invite but haven\'t been able to nail down. We will let you know one way or the other by end of next week. Is that ok? I hope you, your family and the futures markets are all well! My very best wishes, Hillary Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010Did we regret this? Madam Secretary, That would be more than fine. I appreciate you even looking to see if this may work. On another note I wanted to send congratulations to you on the announcement of your daughters engagement. I know you are proud of her and rightfully so. Also I had dinner last night with a mutual friend of ours, Sen Lindsay Graham. Lindsay always talks how much he likes you and said if I were to be in contact with you to say hi from him. Stay well and I look forward to hearing and seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Terry-- So sorry I haven\'t responded before but I\'ve been hip deep in the rollout of the Afghanistan strategy. I am trying hard to accept this invite but haven\'t been able to nail down. We will let you know one way or the other by end of next week. Is that ok? I hope you, your family and the futures markets are all well! My very best wishes, Hillary Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'CME_Group',5,1,'360 - C05758506.txt','May 19-21Pls advise if I can invite him stop by. Madam Secretary- I hope this note finds you and your family doing well. I\'ve been following all of your activities over the last several months. You are doing an incredible job, which I\'m sure is a surprise to no one. I\'m going to be in DC May 19-21. We have our annual gathering out there with about 150 folks coming out from the Exchange. I know this is probably a long shot at best, but we are having a dinner for our group at the Hay Adams on Tuesday, May 19 and it would be a tremendous honor if you would come by and say a few words. If this doesn\'t work but you are in town, I\'d love to stop by for 5 minutes to say hello. Please let me know if any of this is possible. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606','May 19-21Pls advise if I can invite him stop by. Madam Secretary- I hope this note finds you and your family doing well. I\'ve been following all of your activities over the last several months. You are doing an incredible job, which I\'m sure is a surprise to no one. I\'m going to be in DC May 19-21. We have our annual gathering out there with about 150 folks coming out from the Exchange. I know this is probably a long shot at best, but we are having a dinner for our group at the Hay Adams on Tuesday, May 19 and it would be a tremendous honor if you would come by and say a few words. If this doesn\'t work but you are in town, I\'d love to stop by for 5 minutes to say hello. Please let me know if any of this is possible. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'CME_Group',5,1,'361 - C05758510.txt','May 19-21Can I fit in a visit at the State Dept?? Madam Secretary- I hope this note finds you and your family doing well. I\'ve been following all of your activities over the last several months. You are doing an incredible job, which I\'m sure is a surprise to no one. I\'m going to be in DC May 19-21. We have our annual gathering out there with about 150 folks coming out from the Exchange. I know this is probably a long shot at best, but we are having a dinner for our group at the Hay Adams on Tuesday, May 19 and it would be a tremendous honor if you would come by and say a few words. If this doesn\'t work but you are in town, I\'d love to stop by for 5 minutes to say hello. Please let me know if any of this is possible. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chica o, IL 60606','May 19-21Can I fit in a visit at the State Dept?? Madam Secretary- I hope this note finds you and your family doing well. I\'ve been following all of your activities over the last several months. You are doing an incredible job, which I\'m sure is a surprise to no one. I\'m going to be in DC May 19-21. We have our annual gathering out there with about 150 folks coming out from the Exchange. I know this is probably a long shot at best, but we are having a dinner for our group at the Hay Adams on Tuesday, May 19 and it would be a tremendous honor if you would come by and say a few words. If this doesn\'t work but you are in town, I\'d love to stop by for 5 minutes to say hello. Please let me know if any of this is possible. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chica o, IL 60606'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'CNET',3,1,'144 - C05739729.txt','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for Expeditionary Diplomacy, and the Real [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quotExpeditionary Diplomacy,Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID &quot and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy \'To: &quot[Salon]&quot &Itsalon@co - mmitteefortherepublic.org&gt','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for \"Expeditionary Diplomacy, \"and the Real [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quot;Expeditionary Diplomacy,Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID &quot; and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy \'To: &quot[Salon]&quot; &Itsalon@co - mmitteefortherepublic.org&gt;'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'CNET',3,1,'148 - C05739733.txt','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for Expeditionary Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for Expeditionary Diplomacy, and the Real [Salop\' The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quotExpeditionary Diplomacy,Diplomacy, \'and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Worth reading. Fro mailtc Sent. Monday, October 15, - 2012 _u:zi-- A79? Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID &gum and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for \"Expeditionary Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for \"Expeditionary Diplomacy, \"and the Real [Salop\' The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quotExpeditionary Diplomacy,Diplomacy, \'and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Worth reading. Fro \"mailtc Sent. Monday, October 15, - 2012 _u:zi-- A79? Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID &gum; and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'CNET',3,1,'161 - C05739750.txt','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for Expeditionary Diplomacy, arid the Real [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quotExpeditionary Diplomacy,Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID B6 &quot and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for \"Expeditionary Diplomacy, \"arid the Real [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quot;Expeditionary Diplomacy,Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID B6 &quot; and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'CNN',24,1,'1096 - C05760347.txt','Nooni AliDo you recall Nooni Ali(?), the ten year. old Yemeni girl who got herself divorced? I met her at the Glamour awards last year. There was a CNN story last few days about how unhappy she is, still living at home, not attending school and quite angry that her life is not better. Is there any way we can help her? Could we get her to the US for counselling and education?','Nooni AliDo you recall Nooni Ali(?), the ten year. old Yemeni girl who got herself divorced? I met her at the Glamour awards last year. There was a CNN story last few days about how unhappy she is, still living at home, not attending school and quite angry that her life is not better. Is there any way we can help her? Could we get her to the US for counselling and education?'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'CNN',24,1,'1125 - C05760377.txt','Jake--Let\'s make calls tomorrow. And I\'d like a transcript of Karzai\'s CNN interview today. How\'s the prep going? We could reach out in the next couple of hours or alternatively early tomorrow. The Eikenberry points sent last night, plus Holbrooke\'s add\'n, provide a good roadmap. Let us know how you\'d like to proceed. When can I make the Karzai call? FYI H called me yesterday when I was out of pocket. Available now if she still wants to talk','Jake--Let\'s make calls tomorrow. And I\'d like a transcript of Karzai\'s CNN interview today. How\'s the prep going? We could reach out in the next couple of hours or alternatively early tomorrow. The Eikenberry points sent last night, plus Holbrooke\'s add\'n, provide a good roadmap. Let us know how you\'d like to proceed. When can I make the Karzai call? FYI H called me yesterday when I was out of pocket. Available now if she still wants to talk'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'CNN',24,1,'1268 - C05760602.txt','Visit media coverageSee below Jorge Ramos led Univision\'s evening broadcast by saying that SecState HRC\'s visit had pleasantly surprised the Mexican people. The ensuing piece, by the network\'s correspondent in Mex city, went on to cover the highlights of the visit, with an emphasis on her admission of the US role in the drug problem. It was noted that she went down to take responsibility not apportion blame or criticize Mexico. The basillica stop also got excellent coverage as a rightful tribute to a central figure in Mex culture and heritage. Ditto CNN en Espatiol and the commentariat there. Major kudos to the trip planners and implementers! 2','Visit media coverageSee below Jorge Ramos led Univision\'s evening broadcast by saying that SecState HRC\'s visit had pleasantly surprised the Mexican people. The ensuing piece, by the network\'s correspondent in Mex city, went on to cover the highlights of the visit, with an emphasis on her admission of the US role in the drug problem. It was noted that she went down to take responsibility not apportion blame or criticize Mexico. The basillica stop also got excellent coverage as a rightful tribute to a central figure in Mex culture and heritage. Ditto CNN en Espatiol and the commentariat there. Major kudos to the trip planners and implementers! 2'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'CNN',24,1,'136 - C05739717.txt','\'State of the Union Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'State of the Union\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceNothing to this one. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on CNN\'s State of the Union. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. CROWLEY: Joining me is the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Madam Ambassador, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Candy. CROWLEY: One of the things when I spoke with the Israeli prime minister that struck me was the conviction that he has that for certain Iran is building on its way to building a nuclear weapon, and his sense of urgency that at this moment the U.S. needs to set what he calls a red line for the U.S. Does the U.S. share the conviction that Iran is, indeed, building a nuclear weapon? And, B, what about the concept of a red line? RICE: Well, Candy, the United States is in constant communication with Israel and Israeli intelligence, Israeli policy makers, the military. We\'re sharing our assessments every day. And our assessments, our intelligence assessments are very similar. Obviously, we share a grave concern about Iran pursuing a nuclear weapon. We are determined to prevent that from happening. President Obama has been absolutely clear, and on this there\'s absolutely no daylight between the United States and Israel that we will do what it takes to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. We are not at that stage yet. They do not have a nuclear weapon. Our shared intelligence assessments is that there is still a considerable time and space before they will have a nuclear weapon should they make the decision to go for that. But we\'ve been very clear. The United States is not interested and is not pursuing a policy of containment. President Obama has been very plain. We will keep all option on the table, including the military option, as necessary, to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. But, Candy, the fact is we have just seen the imposition of another layer of the toughest sanctions that have ever been impose Odd a country. In this case, Iran. Their economy is beginning to buckle. Their oil production is down 40 percent. Their currency has plummeted 40 percent in the last year. Their economy is now shrinking. And this is only going to intensify.','\'State of the Union Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'State of the Union\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceNothing to this one. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on CNN\'s \"State of the Union.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. CROWLEY: Joining me is the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Madam Ambassador, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Candy. CROWLEY: One of the things when I spoke with the Israeli prime minister that struck me was the conviction that he has that for certain Iran is building on its way to building a nuclear weapon, and his sense of urgency that at this moment the U.S. needs to set what he calls a \"red line\" for the U.S. Does the U.S. share the conviction that Iran is, indeed, building a nuclear weapon? And, B, what about the concept of a red line? RICE: Well, Candy, the United States is in constant communication with Israel and Israeli intelligence, Israeli policy makers, the military. We\'re sharing our assessments every day. And our assessments, our intelligence assessments are very similar. Obviously, we share a grave concern about Iran pursuing a nuclear weapon. We are determined to prevent that from happening. President Obama has been absolutely clear, and on this there\'s absolutely no daylight between the United States and Israel that we will do what it takes to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. We are not at that stage yet. They do not have a nuclear weapon. Our shared intelligence assessments is that there is still a considerable time and space before they will have a nuclear weapon should they make the decision to go for that. But we\'ve been very clear. The United States is not interested and is not pursuing a policy of containment. President Obama has been very plain. We will keep all option on the table, including the military option, as necessary, to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. But, Candy, the fact is we have just seen the imposition of another layer of the toughest sanctions that have ever been impose Odd a country. In this case, Iran. Their economy is beginning to buckle. Their oil production is down 40 percent. Their currency has plummeted 40 percent in the last year. Their economy is now shrinking. And this is only going to intensify.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'CNN',24,1,'1395 - C05761074.txt','Thank you so very much!!!!Fyi I gave Sec. Clinton an A+ in our dopey CNN report card last night. So did Donna Brazile. The only two A+\'s all night. Xo Thanks, Cheryl. Hope all is well and I\'m so glad you are serving our country once again! P3 can give me what I need. Paulie Thanks Paulie ? also looping in Pi Crowley Adding a whole bunch of folks who I know can assist you with the information you need. Capricia, We raised 500K from the email contest!! You all are amazing - the world adores you! You put a serious hole in hrc debt! A million thanks! capricia','Thank you so very much!!!!Fyi I gave Sec. Clinton an A+ in our dopey CNN report card last night. So did Donna Brazile. The only two A+\'s all night. Xo Thanks, Cheryl. Hope all is well and I\'m so glad you are serving our country once again! P3 can give me what I need. Paulie Thanks Paulie ? also looping in Pi Crowley Adding a whole bunch of folks who I know can assist you with the information you need. Capricia, We raised 500K from the email contest!! You all are amazing - the world adores you! You put a serious hole in hrc debt! A million thanks! capricia'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'CNN',24,1,'1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'CNN',24,1,'1677 - C05761608.txt','OAS--againI\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. Sullivan, Jacob J B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage?','OAS--againI\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. Sullivan, Jacob J B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage?'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'CNN',24,1,'1692 - C05761663.txt','OAS--againBecause of the time difference, your clips were prepared at midnight Eastern Time so many are still early versions. But what we\'re seeing online right now look MUCH better this morning than even 5 hours ago - it just took a bit for your statement, our conf call, our pushback, and our travelers to catch up. Many including the Times take a very different tone. And all note Cuba\'s not in. Mostly, stories are small and seem buried. I\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. 15 Sullivan, Jacob i B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage? 16','OAS--againBecause of the time difference, your clips were prepared at midnight Eastern Time so many are still early versions. But what we\'re seeing online right now look MUCH better this morning than even 5 hours ago - it just took a bit for your statement, our conf call, our pushback, and our travelers to catch up. Many including the Times take a very different tone. And all note Cuba\'s not in. Mostly, stories are small and seem buried. I\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. 15 Sullivan, Jacob i B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage? 16'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'CNN',24,1,'1900 - C05762404.txt','SWATFYI Very cool! Anjolina is in for $5 and will be saying that on CNN tomorrow 1','SWATFYI Very cool! Anjolina is in for $5 and will be saying that on CNN tomorrow 1'),(9.291984361003893,4.645992180501946,2500,'CNN',24,2,'1908 - C05762432.txt','Clinton - same sexSee below I\'m sure S has seen this, but in case she hasn\'t, it shd be good medicine. It could not b more positive. Clinton blazes trail on same sex benefits <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitst> Posted: 07:18 PM ET Share <javascript:cnnShowOverlay(\'cnnShare42735\')> I Permalink <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on- same-sex-benefits> I 2 Comments <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefits/ilcomments> I Add a comment <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitsffladdcomment> Elise Labott CNN State Department Producer Yesterday\'s groundbreaking move by President Obama to provide some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees came to fruition in large part due to Secretary of Clinton, who first put the issue on the table. It is unclear whether the Obama administration came to office planning to offer government-wide benefits to domestic partners of civil service employees, but Clinton, a longtime advocate of gay rights, was on it day one. Since President Obama named her as his pick for Secretary of State in November, Clinton\'s transition staff and the State Department had been working with members of the American Foreign Service Association and the group GLIFAA (Gays & Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies) on what could be done to extend benefits to domestic partners of diplomats serving abroad. At her very first senior staff meeting Clinton instructed the State Department to review whether she had the authority to extend benefits to same-sex domestic partners. About a week later a gay employee asked Clinton during a town hall with employees to eliminate discrimination against same sex partners. The Secretary of State drew loud applause when she said the issue was of real concern to her, and that she was already working on it. Several weeks ago, a memo to employees from Clinton instituting the changes was leaked to the press. Clinton\'s aides at the time said the memo was a draft, and that Clinton couldn\'t change policies without an interagency review of the issue to make sure State Department actions wouldn\'t negatively affect other agencies. But the memo seemed to light a fire under the administration, which quickly caught up to Clinton\'s lead. 12','Clinton - same sexSee below I\'m sure S has seen this, but in case she hasn\'t, it shd be good medicine. It could not b more positive. Clinton blazes trail on same sex benefits <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitst> Posted: 07:18 PM ET Share <javascript:cnnShowOverlay(\'cnnShare42735\');> I Permalink <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on- same-sex-benefits> I 2 Comments <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefits/ilcomments> I Add a comment <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitsffladdcomment> Elise Labott CNN State Department Producer Yesterday\'s groundbreaking move by President Obama to provide some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees came to fruition in large part due to Secretary of Clinton, who first put the issue on the table. It is unclear whether the Obama administration came to office planning to offer government-wide benefits to domestic partners of civil service employees, but Clinton, a longtime advocate of gay rights, was on it day one. Since President Obama named her as his pick for Secretary of State in November, Clinton\'s transition staff and the State Department had been working with members of the American Foreign Service Association and the group GLIFAA (Gays & Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies) on what could be done to extend benefits to domestic partners of diplomats serving abroad. At her very first senior staff meeting Clinton instructed the State Department to review whether she had the authority to extend benefits to same-sex domestic partners. About a week later a gay employee asked Clinton during a town hall with employees to eliminate discrimination against same sex partners. The Secretary of State drew loud applause when she said the issue was \"of real concern\" to her, and that she was already working on it. Several weeks ago, a memo to employees from Clinton instituting the changes was leaked to the press. Clinton\'s aides at the time said the memo was a draft, and that Clinton couldn\'t change policies without an \"interagency review\" of the issue to make sure State Department actions wouldn\'t negatively affect other agencies. But the memo seemed to light a fire under the administration, which quickly caught up to Clinton\'s lead. 12'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'CNN',24,1,'1909 - C05762433.txt','ECA - UPDATE ECAFYI below ? we are working on Acting. Cheryl: I imagine everything is quite crazy at the moment. I did not want to bother you today but would greatly appreciate it if you would please pass along my good wishes to HRC for a fast and good recovery. Hope she will be back on track soon. I am of course happy to help out in any way I can. Also wanted to give you an update on ECA. Following up on our conversation over the weekend and as per your direction I have had a number of good conversations with the ECA team including Mara. Happy to report we are all on the same page with the career folks fully endorsing the plan. Details as follows: ? Grantee has been sanctioned ? IG is conducting investigation of grantee ? No further grants will be awarded to grantee pending outcome of IG investigation probable outcome will be delisting of grantee ? Working with Pat Kennedy to develop plan for spot checks of all grantees and random student checks using existing Department resources The IG investigation started today and as you predicted more information came out in the first meeting which led Miller to request a full investigation of the Youth Services Program which I agreed to. Pi did the CNN interview this a.m. No doubt it will be a tough story but according to Miller it was an honest discussion. Have been keeping Casey\'s office in the loop and I plan to visit him personally. In the meantime I would like to move as soon as possible to put someone into the A/S position on an acting basis. Do you have anyone in mind or would you like me to make some suggestions? JM 14','ECA - UPDATE ECAFYI below ? we are working on Acting. Cheryl: I imagine everything is quite crazy at the moment. I did not want to bother you today but would greatly appreciate it if you would please pass along my good wishes to HRC for a fast and good recovery. Hope she will be back on track soon. I am of course happy to help out in any way I can. Also wanted to give you an update on ECA. Following up on our conversation over the weekend and as per your direction I have had a number of good conversations with the ECA team including Mara. Happy to report we are all on the same page with the career folks fully endorsing the plan. Details as follows: ? Grantee has been sanctioned ? IG is conducting investigation of grantee ? No further grants will be awarded to grantee pending outcome of IG investigation; probable outcome will be delisting of grantee ? Working with Pat Kennedy to develop plan for spot checks of all grantees and random student checks using existing Department resources The IG investigation started today and as you predicted more information came out in the first meeting which led Miller to request a full investigation of the Youth Services Program which I agreed to. Pi did the CNN interview this a.m. No doubt it will be a tough story but according to Miller it was an honest discussion. Have been keeping Casey\'s office in the loop and I plan to visit him personally. In the meantime I would like to move as soon as possible to put someone into the A/S position on an acting basis. Do you have anyone in mind or would you like me to make some suggestions? JM 14'),(9.291984361003893,4.645992180501946,2500,'CNN',24,2,'1910 - C05762434.txt','Stanford Law Connection Partner Benefits - A personal thank you from the fieldHi Cheryl. You may not remember me, but we were at Stanford together. I saw a statement from you on CNN.com regarding Secretary Clinton\'s fractured elbow, so I went to our global address list, and voila?there you are! You were a year or two ahead of me (I was class of 1991), but I distinctly remember being in Crim Pro with you when the inimitable Barbara Babcock talked about your friend Wynton Marsalis being stopped by the police! Congratulations on your current position. You are really doing Stanford proud?I was watching the Clinton impeachment hearings with friends when you were testifying and shouted, Oh my God?I went to law school with her! I can\'t tell you how thrilled we in the field are to have an administration we can be proud of again (I came in during Bill Clinton\'s presidency, and it has been a rough eight years). As you may be learning, Foreign Service Officers are overwhelmingly liberal democrats. At my post of 20 American officers, there are only two avowed republicans (although there may be a few closet cases). We all watched the election returns together, and we cheered, cried and hugged when Mr. Obama was announced the winner. Obviously, we are also thrilled to have Hillary as our new Secretary of State. I tried to write Secretary Clinton a message when she first announced benefits for same-sex partners expressing my extreme gratitude. I have been with my partner for the last 14 years, and he has basically given up his career to follow me around the world. It has been challenging but we\'ve managed to survive. Below is my original message, which I doubt Secretary Clinton ever actually received: From: I\'m not sure whether this message will ever find its way to Secretary Clinton, but I would like to convey my deep gratitude for her courage in extending benefits to same-sex partners of Foreign Service Officers. I would also like to share how her decision has literally changed the course of my career. I had decided long ago to retire in 2014 after twenty years of service. I love my job as a Management Officer, but my partner and I had grown tired of struggling with a bureaucracy that essentially denied his existence. I had planned to lc','Stanford Law Connection Partner Benefits - A personal thank you from the fieldHi Cheryl. You may not remember me, but we were at Stanford together. I saw a statement from you on CNN.com regarding Secretary Clinton\'s fractured elbow, so I went to our global address list, and voila?there you are! You were a year or two ahead of me (I was class of 1991), but I distinctly remember being in Crim Pro with you when the inimitable Barbara Babcock talked about your \"friend\" Wynton Marsalis being stopped by the police! Congratulations on your current position. You are really doing Stanford proud?I was watching the Clinton impeachment hearings with friends when you were testifying and shouted, \"Oh my God?I went to law school with her!\" I can\'t tell you how thrilled we in the field are to have an administration we can be proud of again (I came in during Bill Clinton\'s presidency, and it has been a rough eight years). As you may be learning, Foreign Service Officers are overwhelmingly liberal democrats. At my post of 20 American officers, there are only two avowed republicans (although there may be a few closet cases). We all watched the election returns together, and we cheered, cried and hugged when Mr. Obama was announced the winner. Obviously, we are also thrilled to have Hillary as our new Secretary of State. I tried to write Secretary Clinton a message when she first announced benefits for same-sex partners expressing my extreme gratitude. I have been with my partner for the last 14 years, and he has basically given up his career to follow me around the world. It has been challenging but we\'ve managed to survive. Below is my original message, which I doubt Secretary Clinton ever actually received: From: I\'m not sure whether this message will ever find its way to Secretary Clinton, but I would like to convey my deep gratitude for her courage in extending benefits to same-sex partners of Foreign Service Officers. I would also like to share how her decision has literally changed the course of my career. I had decided long ago to retire in 2014 after twenty years of service. I love my job as a Management Officer, but my partner and I had grown tired of struggling with a bureaucracy that essentially denied his existence. I had planned to lc'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'CNN',24,1,'197 - C05739792.txt','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)To be clear, this is not on Thursday. It\'s at some later time apart from the already schedule HPSCI & SSCI briefings FYI David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi By KATIE GLUECK I 11/14/12 9:32 AM EST Updated: 11/14/12 9:54 AM EST Gen. David Petraeus will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein told POLITICO Wednesday morning. But the exact schedule has not been set for his testimony. Mr. Petraeus has indicated his willingness [to testify]. He is eager to come before the committee so we will work out the details, Feinstein said. Earlier Wednesday, Fox New reported that the former director of the CIA who resigned last week over an extramarital affair, will still testify voluntarily on Friday before congressional intelligence committees regarding the Sept, 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya. Petraeus was initially slated to offer testimony on Benghazi at closed hearings before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Feinstein, the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said on CNN\'s The Situation Room on Tuesday that she believed Petraeus would eventually appear before the committee because he is a \'\'responsible person.','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)To be clear, this is not on Thursday. It\'s at some later time apart from the already schedule HPSCI & SSCI briefings FYI David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi By KATIE GLUECK I 11/14/12 9:32 AM EST Updated: 11/14/12 9:54 AM EST Gen. David Petraeus will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein told POLITICO Wednesday morning. But the exact schedule has not been set for his testimony. \"Mr. Petraeus has indicated his willingness [to testify]. He is eager to come before the committee so we will work out the details,\" Feinstein said. Earlier Wednesday, Fox New reported that the former director of the CIA who resigned last week over an extramarital affair, will still testify voluntarily on Friday before congressional intelligence committees regarding the Sept, 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya. Petraeus was initially slated to offer testimony on Benghazi at closed hearings before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Feinstein, the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said on CNN\'s \"The Situation Room\" on Tuesday that she believed Petraeus would eventually appear before the committee because he is a \'\'responsible person.\"'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'CNN',24,1,'1971 - C05762562.txt','fyi, gibbs excerpt from 6/30Read traffic all the way down Thanks. Adding Cheryl. S will be doing regular SVICs with Hill and she\'ll be back in Iraq before long. Importance: High As I told Jake and PJ, I was bit surprised that CNN (Charley Keyes) asked me at the podium if the Dept. was concerned that the VP was seeming to be on the ascendent in foreign policy. I talked to him off the record, and he admitted that he gets a steady drumbeat of requests from producers to find out if Hillary is holding her own in the intragency battles, and particularly if there\'s infighting between her and White House. He said what specifically prompted his q at the briefing on whether the VP was beginning to usurp S\'s role in foreign policy was Gibb\'s announcement Tuesday that the VP was taking lead in Iraq policy (below). I emphasized to him that the Sec is very engaged and involved in Iraq policy, noting she was on a conference call today with Chris Hill. Think much of this is the perennial Washington story of who\'s up and who\'s down, but it still bears careful watch. Ian Importance: High QUESTION: And yesterday, you said that you\'d try to get back to us on vice president\'s role in Iraq policy. GIBBS: Sure. QUESTION: Can you fill us in on that? president to oversee the -- the policy and in working with General 25','fyi, gibbs excerpt from 6/30Read traffic all the way down Thanks. Adding Cheryl. S will be doing regular SVICs with Hill and she\'ll be back in Iraq before long. Importance: High As I told Jake and PJ, I was bit surprised that CNN (Charley Keyes) asked me at the podium if the Dept. was concerned that the VP was seeming to be on the ascendent in foreign policy. I talked to him off the record, and he admitted that he gets a \"steady drumbeat\" of requests from producers to find out \"if Hillary is holding her own\" in the intragency battles, and particularly if there\'s infighting between her and White House. He said what specifically prompted his q at the briefing on whether the VP was beginning to usurp S\'s role in foreign policy was Gibb\'s announcement Tuesday that the VP was taking lead in Iraq policy (below). I emphasized to him that the Sec is very engaged and involved in Iraq policy, noting she was on a conference call today with Chris Hill. Think much of this is the perennial Washington story of who\'s up and who\'s down, but it still bears careful watch. Ian Importance: High QUESTION: And yesterday, you said that you\'d try to get back to us on vice president\'s role in Iraq policy. GIBBS: Sure. QUESTION: Can you fill us in on that? president to oversee the -- the policy and in working with General 25'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'CNN',24,1,'2425 - C05763718.txt','(SBU) Yettaw to be Deported on 8/16 (SBU) John Yettaw Sentenced to 7 YearsImportance: High In brief: ? Pursuant to his meeting with Senator James Webb, Burmese Senior General Than Shwe authorized deportation of Amcit John Yettaw. ? Yettaw is scheduled to depart on 8/16 at 1:30pm local (3:00 am EDT) with Sen. Webb aboard a milair flight. ? Codel Webb, with Yettaw, will fly to Bangkok, where ACS Bangkok will assist with onward flight arrangements for Yettaw. ? CONS/Rangoon has spoken with to alert her to developments in the case. stated she has no intention of speaking with the press. Importance: High Colin - we have draft press guidance lined up for when he\'s wheels up and hear the news from us, not cnn. Can we count on webb\'s office to respect that? M has been notified - we want her to This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Importance: High Importance: High','(SBU) Yettaw to be Deported on 8/16 (SBU) John Yettaw Sentenced to 7 YearsImportance: High In brief: ? Pursuant to his meeting with Senator James Webb, Burmese Senior General Than Shwe authorized deportation of Amcit John Yettaw. ? Yettaw is scheduled to depart on 8/16 at 1:30pm local (3:00 am EDT) with Sen. Webb aboard a milair flight. ? Codel Webb, with Yettaw, will fly to Bangkok, where ACS Bangkok will assist with onward flight arrangements for Yettaw. ? CONS/Rangoon has spoken with to alert her to developments in the case. stated she has no intention of speaking with the press. Importance: High Colin - we have draft press guidance lined up for when he\'s wheels up and hear the news from us, not cnn. Can we count on webb\'s office to respect that? M has been notified - we want her to This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Importance: High Importance: High'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'CNN',24,1,'2456 - C05763780.txt','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'\"Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'CNN',24,1,'2558 - C05764020.txt','POGO allegations - documents POGO allegationsAttachments: Attachment 6.pdf Attachments 1-5.pdf Sec Clinton Letter 09-01-09.pdf Oscar pls print this letter for hrc Its very imp Cheryl is discussing with hrc. Are you aware of these documents? CNN apparently has them as well and will ask the briefing. We need to say something strong besides default mode there\'s an ongoing investigation and I can\'t comment. Julie: Eric has them, but here\'s a backdoor set for you. You got these from DS.... Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General - U.S. Department of State (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) 12 DS ? Spokesman Ian Kelly, who is briefing today, would like to see the materials, please. Can you provide them to him? JMR ALL: Eric Boswell that the 3-part package that I mentioned to Robert this AM. It has 1) The 10-page POGO letter to Secy Clinton 2) 5 witness statements 3) 12 images Please let me know if PA needs these from us. Just now, the IG would prefer you request these items from Eric B. Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General U.S. Department of State 2121 Virginia Ave. NW (SA-3) Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) burgesst@state.gov Mailing address: 2201 C Street, N.W. Suite 8100, SA-3 Washington, D.C. 20522-0308 13','POGO allegations - documents POGO allegationsAttachments: Attachment 6.pdf; Attachments 1-5.pdf; Sec Clinton Letter 09-01-09.pdf Oscar pls print this letter for hrc Its very imp Cheryl is discussing with hrc. Are you aware of these documents? CNN apparently has them as well and will ask the briefing. We need to say something strong besides default mode \"there\'s an ongoing investigation and I can\'t comment.\" Julie: Eric has them, but here\'s a backdoor set for you. You got these from DS.... Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General - U.S. Department of State (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) 12 DS ? Spokesman Ian Kelly, who is briefing today, would like to see the materials, please. Can you provide them to him? JMR ALL: Eric Boswell that the 3-part package that I mentioned to Robert this AM. It has 1) The 10-page POGO letter to Secy Clinton 2) 5 witness statements 3) 12 images Please let me know if PA needs these from us. Just now, the IG would prefer you request these items from Eric B. Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General U.S. Department of State 2121 Virginia Ave. NW (SA-3) Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) burgesst@state.gov Mailing address: 2201 C Street, N.W. Suite 8100, SA-3 Washington, D.C. 20522-0308 13'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'CNN',24,1,'2752 - C05764405.txt','Nujood UpdateGlamour has provided an excellent update and the good news is that Nujood is in private school and attending regularly. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerM5@state.gov Dear Melanne, We\'ve been in contact with Salam Alshehri, the project coordinator of the newly launched Entelak school program Glamour helped create for young girls through Sana\'a\'s Girls World Communication Center. She reports that they are in contact with Nujood who is in fact in third grade at a private school. While Nujood isn\'t in the demographic for the Entelak Project since she\'s still young enough for public (free) education, she is the role model for the targeted girls. And since Nujood is the spirit of the Project, Salam and her colleagues are thinking of ways to include her in the activities and trainings as much as possible. We\'ve also spoken to Delphine Minoui, the French reporter who first covered Nujood\'s case and has since co-written Nujood\'s autobiography. Delphine has taken on the funding of Nujood\'s private schooling and confirms that Nujood is in fact still attending school. CNN got it wrong apparently,, 54','Nujood UpdateGlamour has provided an excellent update and the good news is that Nujood is in private school and attending regularly. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerM5@state.gov Dear Melanne, We\'ve been in contact with Salam Alshehri, the project coordinator of the newly launched Entelak school program Glamour helped create for young girls through Sana\'a\'s Girls World Communication Center. She reports that they are in contact with Nujood who is in fact in third grade at a private school. While Nujood isn\'t in the demographic for the Entelak Project since she\'s still young enough for public (free) education, she is the role model for the targeted girls. And since Nujood is the spirit of the Project, Salam and her colleagues are thinking of ways to include her in the activities and trainings as much as possible. We\'ve also spoken to Delphine Minoui, the French reporter who first covered Nujood\'s case and has since co-written Nujood\'s autobiography. Delphine has taken on the funding of Nujood\'s private schooling and confirms that Nujood is in fact still attending school. CNN got it wrong apparently,\", 54'),(9.291984361003893,4.645992180501946,2500,'CNN',24,2,'29 - C05739590.txt','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation, is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by we. From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger, theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled Innocence of Muslims) by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different we. From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere. Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published asThis Is Water, novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the natural, basic self-centeredness that puts me at the center of the world. This unconscious default setting fosters the sort of blind certainty that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that default setting ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of \"The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation,\" is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by \"we.\" From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, \"There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger,\" theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled \"Innocence of Muslims\") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different \"we.\" From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, \"I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere.\" \"Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet,\" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. \"The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.\" In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as\"This Is Water,\" novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the \"natural, basic self-centeredness\" that puts \"me\" at the center of the world. This unconscious \"default setting\" fosters the sort of \"blind certainty\" that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that \"default setting\" ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'CNN',24,1,'2969 - C05764790.txt','Noori AliYes, I read the story yesterday and have been in touch with Glamour and our post. I think her family needs to be compensated in some way because they raise feeding her and transportation as expenses they can\'t meet in order to send her to school. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Do you recall Noon\' Ali(?), the ten year old Yemeni girl who got herself divorced? I met her at the Glamour awards last year. There was a CNN story last few days about how unhappy she is, still living at home, not attending school and quite angry that her life is not better. Is there any way we can help her? Could we get her to the US for counselling and education? 295','Noori AliYes, I read the story yesterday and have been in touch with Glamour and our post. I think her family needs to be compensated in some way because they raise feeding her and transportation as expenses they can\'t meet in order to send her to school. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Do you recall Noon\' Ali(?), the ten year old Yemeni girl who got herself divorced? I met her at the Glamour awards last year. There was a CNN story last few days about how unhappy she is, still living at home, not attending school and quite angry that her life is not better. Is there any way we can help her? Could we get her to the US for counselling and education? 295'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'CNN',24,1,'3030 - C05764904.txt','Noori Ali Noori AllOk I hope there\'s something we can do. Let\'s discuss soon. Yes, I read the story yesterday and have been in touch with Glamour and our post. I think her family needs to be compensated in some way because they raise feeding her and transportation as expenses they can\'t meet in order to send her to school. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Do you recall Noori Ali(?), the ten year old Yemeni girl who got herself divorced? I met her at the Glamour awards last year. There was a CNN story last few days about how unhappy she is, still living at home, not attending school and quite angry that her life is not better. Is there any way we can help her? Could we get her to the US for counselling and education? 322','Noori Ali Noori AllOk I hope there\'s something we can do. Let\'s discuss soon. Yes, I read the story yesterday and have been in touch with Glamour and our post. I think her family needs to be compensated in some way because they raise feeding her and transportation as expenses they can\'t meet in order to send her to school. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Do you recall Noori Ali(?), the ten year old Yemeni girl who got herself divorced? I met her at the Glamour awards last year. There was a CNN story last few days about how unhappy she is, still living at home, not attending school and quite angry that her life is not better. Is there any way we can help her? Could we get her to the US for counselling and education? 322'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'CNN',24,1,'3184 - C05765255.txt','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, Going Rogue: An American Life. The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee, says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin. Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy, says Holland. But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally. In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president, say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did, he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, \"Going Rogue: An American Life.\" \"The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee,\" says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin.\" Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy,\" says Holland. \"But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.\"An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally.\" In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president,\" say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. \"Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did,\" he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,'),(9.291984361003893,4.645992180501946,2500,'CNN',24,2,'3647 - C05766463.txt','IG report press coverageMaura: This has really been great work. Thanks for keeping everyone focused and organized and together during the storm, especially after Miller left, and for providing the leadership to start implementing the changes before the report was done to create such a good outcome. In short ? thanks for stepping up and being you. Help is on the way though she likely won\'t be confirmed for a bit but you\'ve done such a great job as Acting through this process that it will be a piece of cake to stand on your head until the A/S arrives. cdm I am happy to report that thus far the press on the IG report has been as good as I could have hoped. Last night CNN.com and two PA papers (Phili Inquirer and Times Tribune) did quick same day stories. CNN.com did a surprisingly mild piece and used an old 1 3.1 quote. Today the AP ran a story after interviewing me and it turned out well ?focus on importance of the program, steps we have/will take, and acknowledgement that problems needed fixing. Sen. Casey also put out a press release giving the Department credit for taking action adding that more action is needed and he is encouraged by the new leadership of U/S McHale (that made me a little sad dog, but not enough to dampen my huge relief that this is so boring to everyone!). State Dept IG: Exchange programs need closer watch Oct 23 04:27 PM US/Eastern By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Writer SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) - The nation\'s foreign exchange student programs need better federal oversight, the State Department\'s internal watchdog concludes in a new report following a scandal in which students were placed in shoddy homes in Pennsylvania. Acting Inspector General Harold Geisel said in the report, released this week, the department\'s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has largely abdicated its responsibility to ensure the well-being of thousands of exchange students who come to the United States each year. Instead, the sponsoring organizations themselves have been left to monitor their own programs and self-report problems to federal regulators, the report said. There are insufficient dedicated resources at ECA to conduct effective oversight of youth exchange programs, the report said.','IG report press coverageMaura: This has really been great work. Thanks for keeping everyone focused and organized and together during the storm, especially after Miller left, and for providing the leadership to start implementing the changes before the report was done to create such a good outcome. In short ? thanks for stepping up and being you. Help is on the way though she likely won\'t be confirmed for a bit but you\'ve done such a great job as Acting through this process that it will be a piece of cake to stand on your head until the A/S arrives. cdm I am happy to report that thus far the press on the IG report has been as good as I could have hoped. Last night CNN.com and two PA papers (Phili Inquirer and Times Tribune) did quick same day stories. CNN.com did a surprisingly mild piece and used an old 1 3.1 quote. Today the AP ran a story after interviewing me and it turned out well ?focus on importance of the program, steps we have/will take, and acknowledgement that problems needed fixing. Sen. Casey also put out a press release giving the Department credit for taking action adding that more action is needed and he is encouraged \"by the new leadership of U/S McHale\" (that made me a little sad dog, but not enough to dampen my huge relief that this is so boring to everyone!). State Dept IG: Exchange programs need closer watch Oct 23 04:27 PM US/Eastern By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Writer SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) - The nation\'s foreign exchange student programs need better federal oversight, the State Department\'s internal watchdog concludes in a new report following a scandal in which students were placed in shoddy homes in Pennsylvania. Acting Inspector General Harold Geisel said in the report, released this week, the department\'s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has largely abdicated its responsibility to ensure the well-being of thousands of exchange students who come to the United States each year. Instead, the sponsoring organizations themselves have been left to monitor their own programs and self-report problems to federal regulators, the report said. \"There are insufficient dedicated resources at ECA to conduct effective oversight of youth exchange programs,\" the report said.'),(9.291984361003893,4.645992180501946,2500,'CNN',24,2,'3697 - C05766568.txt','IG report press coverageThat is great news about the A/S. I am so grateful for having had this opportunity. It has been a formative experience. Thank you for having such faith in me. Maura: This has really been great work. Thanks for keeping everyone focused and organized and together during the storm, especially after Miller left, and for providing the leadership to start implementing the changes before the report was done to create such a good outcome. In short ? thanks for stepping up and being you. Help is on the way though she likely won\'t be confirmed for a bit but you\'ve done such a great job as Acting through this process that it will be a piece of cake to stand on your head until the A/S arrives. cdm I am happy to report that thus far the press on the IG report has been as good as I could have hoped. Last night CNN.com and two PA papers (Phili Inquirer and Times Tribune) did quick same day stories. CNN.com did a surprisingly mild piece and used an old Pi quote. Today the AP ran a story after interviewing me and it turned out well ?focus on importance of the program, steps we have/will take, and acknowledgement that problems needed fixing. Sen. Casey also put out a press release giving the Department credit for taking action adding that more action is needed and he is encouraged by the new leadership of U/S McHale (that made me a little sad dog, but not enough to dampen my huge relief that this is so boring to everyone!). State Dept IG: Exchange programs need closer watch Oct 23 04:27 PM US/Eastern','IG report press coverageThat is great news about the A/S. I am so grateful for having had this opportunity. It has been a formative experience. Thank you for having such faith in me. Maura: This has really been great work. Thanks for keeping everyone focused and organized and together during the storm, especially after Miller left, and for providing the leadership to start implementing the changes before the report was done to create such a good outcome. In short ? thanks for stepping up and being you. Help is on the way though she likely won\'t be confirmed for a bit but you\'ve done such a great job as Acting through this process that it will be a piece of cake to stand on your head until the A/S arrives. cdm I am happy to report that thus far the press on the IG report has been as good as I could have hoped. Last night CNN.com and two PA papers (Phili Inquirer and Times Tribune) did quick same day stories. CNN.com did a surprisingly mild piece and used an old Pi quote. Today the AP ran a story after interviewing me and it turned out well ?focus on importance of the program, steps we have/will take, and acknowledgement that problems needed fixing. Sen. Casey also put out a press release giving the Department credit for taking action adding that more action is needed and he is encouraged \"by the new leadership of U/S McHale\" (that made me a little sad dog, but not enough to dampen my huge relief that this is so boring to everyone!). State Dept IG: Exchange programs need closer watch Oct 23 04:27 PM US/Eastern'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'CNN_en_Español',2,1,'1255 - C05760580.txt','Univision coverage of S tripFYI - email to me and Jake from Lourdes - the woman we intend to steal I believe ... Cdm Just saw a portion of S interview with Jorge Ramos. She hit the ball out of the park on the question framed around Enrique Krauze\'s NYT op-ed today about US moral hypocrisy. I don\'t think he was expecting her to give a categorical answer and address the issue head on. They teased her response to a question about Chavez\'s comment that Obama is ignorant. They will air it in Ramos\' Sunday talk show. My mom saw the Telemundo interview with Sevcec. She said that one was more personal and friendly. Meanwhile, the coverage out of Mexico City featured Espinosa welcoming the WH announcement today as consistent with the overall policy goals while calling on us to do more. Did she do Patricia Junot of CNN en Espanol? You\'ve prob seen the promo: Anderson Cooper is reporting from the border \'the war next door for the next two days. They had a pretty dramatic set-up piece today. 22','Univision coverage of S tripFYI - email to me and Jake from Lourdes - the woman we intend to steal I believe ... Cdm Just saw a portion of S interview with Jorge Ramos. She hit the ball out of the park on the question framed around Enrique Krauze\'s NYT op-ed today about US moral hypocrisy. I don\'t think he was expecting her to give a categorical answer and address the issue head on. They teased her response to a question about Chavez\'s comment that Obama is ignorant. They will air it in Ramos\' Sunday talk show. My mom saw the Telemundo interview with Sevcec. She said that one was more personal and friendly. Meanwhile, the coverage out of Mexico City featured Espinosa welcoming the WH announcement today as consistent with the overall policy goals while calling on us to do more. Did she do Patricia Junot of CNN en Espanol? You\'ve prob seen the promo: Anderson Cooper is reporting from the border \'the war next door\" for the next two days. They had a pretty dramatic set-up piece today. 22'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'CNN_en_Español',2,1,'1261 - C05760593.txt','CNN en Espanol is doing live coverage of her arrival in MEX channel 23Love it. cdm Lourdes C. Cue Special Assistant Office of Deputy Secretary Steinberg 202-647-5290 Cuelc@state.gov 40','CNN en Espanol is doing live coverage of her arrival in MEX; channel 23Love it. cdm Lourdes C. Cue Special Assistant Office of Deputy Secretary Steinberg 202-647-5290 Cuelc@state.gov 40'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Coca-Cola',1,1,'3155 - C05765149.txt','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset, says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'. The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset,\" says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. \"When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'.\" The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'CoDel',9,1,'100 - C05739676.txt','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s Apri123 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as good people, but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s Apri123 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as \"good people,\" but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'CoDel',9,1,'102 - C05739678.txt','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s April 23 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as good people, but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s April 23 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as \"good people,\" but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'CoDel',9,1,'2419 - C05763626.txt','CODEL McCain Press Statement in Tripoli statementScroll all the way down for statement Dan, FYI: Below are Senator McCain\'s remarks following his discussions with Col. Qadafi. Regards, Malcolm S. Greene Senior Watch Officer S/ES-Operations Center 202-647-1512 Colleagues, Below is Senator McCain\'s press statement following his meeting with Col. Qadafi on the Megrahi issue. Joan, thanks so much for the updates. My shift is over, please send any additional emails to SES-O in the GAL. Best regards Walter Per my email on the other system, this is the press statement that Senator McCain delivered in Tripoli today, Aug 14. Senator Lieberman\'s statement was a bit stronger. PAO Josh Baker will forward a summary of that statement, along with some suggested if-asked press guidance, to NEA/MAG and NEA/PPD. Behalf Of Chris Andino Baker, Joshua N We have had a brief but productive time here in Libya. Our visit here, inconceivable just a few years ago, is another indication of the remarkable transformation of relations between our two countries. During our visit, we met with the National Security Advisor, with Col. Qadafi, and with a number of advisors to the leader. We expressed our appreciation for Libya\'s decision to give up its weapons of mass destruction programs and become a partner in the fight against violent Islamic extremism, and discussed the ways in which relations between our countries can continue on a positive and productive path. In particular, we discussed the possibility of moving ahead with the provision of non-lethal defense equipment to the government of Libya. As we move ahead with the many ways in which the United States and Libya can work closely as partners, there remain areas where there remains real work to be done. The status of human rights and political reform in Libya will remain a chief element of concern. In addition, we understand that no final decision has been reached regarding the potential release from Scottish prison of Abdel Basset al Megrahi, the man convicted of involvement in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Nevertheless, we made clear in our meetings with Libyan officials that we are resolutely opposed to his release. We encouraged our Libyan interlocutors to handle this case ? which, after all, involves an individual convicted of killing American citizens ? in a fashion that will strengthen the growing ties of friendship between our two countries, rather than hinder its progress. We discussed these and other issues in a spirit of mutual respect and friendship. The ties between the United States and Libya have taken a remarkable and positive turn in recent years,','CODEL McCain Press Statement in Tripoli statementScroll all the way down for statement Dan, FYI: Below are Senator McCain\'s remarks following his discussions with Col. Qadafi. Regards, Malcolm S. Greene Senior Watch Officer S/ES-Operations Center 202-647-1512 Colleagues, Below is Senator McCain\'s press statement following his meeting with Col. Qadafi on the Megrahi issue. Joan, thanks so much for the updates. My shift is over, please send any additional emails to SES-O in the GAL. Best regards Walter Per my email on the other system, this is the press statement that Senator McCain delivered in Tripoli today, Aug 14. Senator Lieberman\'s statement was a bit stronger. PAO Josh Baker will forward a summary of that statement, along with some suggested if-asked press guidance, to NEA/MAG and NEA/PPD. Behalf Of Chris Andino Baker, Joshua N We have had a brief but productive time here in Libya. Our visit here, inconceivable just a few years ago, is another indication of the remarkable transformation of relations between our two countries. During our visit, we met with the National Security Advisor, with Col. Qadafi, and with a number of advisors to the leader. We expressed our appreciation for Libya\'s decision to give up its weapons of mass destruction programs and become a partner in the fight against violent Islamic extremism, and discussed the ways in which relations between our countries can continue on a positive and productive path. In particular, we discussed the possibility of moving ahead with the provision of non-lethal defense equipment to the government of Libya. As we move ahead with the many ways in which the United States and Libya can work closely as partners, there remain areas where there remains real work to be done. The status of human rights and political reform in Libya will remain a chief element of concern. In addition, we understand that no final decision has been reached regarding the potential release from Scottish prison of Abdel Basset al Megrahi, the man convicted of involvement in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Nevertheless, we made clear in our meetings with Libyan officials that we are resolutely opposed to his release. We encouraged our Libyan interlocutors to handle this case ? which, after all, involves an individual convicted of killing American citizens ? in a fashion that will strengthen the growing ties of friendship between our two countries, rather than hinder its progress. We discussed these and other issues in a spirit of mutual respect and friendship. The ties between the United States and Libya have taken a remarkable and positive turn in recent years,'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'CoDel',9,1,'2425 - C05763718.txt','(SBU) Yettaw to be Deported on 8/16 (SBU) John Yettaw Sentenced to 7 YearsImportance: High In brief: ? Pursuant to his meeting with Senator James Webb, Burmese Senior General Than Shwe authorized deportation of Amcit John Yettaw. ? Yettaw is scheduled to depart on 8/16 at 1:30pm local (3:00 am EDT) with Sen. Webb aboard a milair flight. ? Codel Webb, with Yettaw, will fly to Bangkok, where ACS Bangkok will assist with onward flight arrangements for Yettaw. ? CONS/Rangoon has spoken with to alert her to developments in the case. stated she has no intention of speaking with the press. Importance: High Colin - we have draft press guidance lined up for when he\'s wheels up and hear the news from us, not cnn. Can we count on webb\'s office to respect that? M has been notified - we want her to This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Importance: High Importance: High','(SBU) Yettaw to be Deported on 8/16 (SBU) John Yettaw Sentenced to 7 YearsImportance: High In brief: ? Pursuant to his meeting with Senator James Webb, Burmese Senior General Than Shwe authorized deportation of Amcit John Yettaw. ? Yettaw is scheduled to depart on 8/16 at 1:30pm local (3:00 am EDT) with Sen. Webb aboard a milair flight. ? Codel Webb, with Yettaw, will fly to Bangkok, where ACS Bangkok will assist with onward flight arrangements for Yettaw. ? CONS/Rangoon has spoken with to alert her to developments in the case. stated she has no intention of speaking with the press. Importance: High Colin - we have draft press guidance lined up for when he\'s wheels up and hear the news from us, not cnn. Can we count on webb\'s office to respect that? M has been notified - we want her to This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Importance: High Importance: High'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'CoDel',9,1,'2426 - C05763719.txt','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiColleagues: Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK. Thanks, Mike Importance: High','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiColleagues: Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK. Thanks, Mike Importance: High'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'CoDel',9,1,'2427 - C05763721.txt','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiI think yes. Should I try to call Webb? Colleagues: Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK Thanks, Mike Importance: High','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiI think yes. Should I try to call Webb? Colleagues: Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK Thanks, Mike Importance: High'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'CoDel',9,1,'2435 - C05763733.txt','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiColleagues: Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK. Thanks, Mike Importance: High','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiColleagues: Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK. Thanks, Mike Importance: High'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'CoDel',9,1,'2439 - C05763740.txt','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi B1 Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiColleagues: 1.4(D) Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK. Thanks, Mike Importance: High','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi B1 Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiColleagues: 1.4(D) Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK. Thanks, Mike Importance: High'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'CoDel',9,1,'2526 - C05763950.txt','CODEL MackFyi Fyi on Amb. Llorens readout from CODEL Mack. Courtney Colleagues, Ambassador Llorens provided a readout of CODEL Mack\'s trip to Honduras. During the weekend trip, U.S. Representatives Mack and Bilbray met with several Honduran officials, including Micheletti, the Supreme Court president, and six presidential candidates. It is Ambassador Llorens\' opinion the CODEL was not helpful to the Obama Administration\'s goals in Honduras. The CODEL already has departed and is en route back to the United States. Thank you, Philip Roskamp Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512 311','CODEL MackFyi Fyi on Amb. Llorens readout from CODEL Mack. Courtney Colleagues, Ambassador Llorens provided a readout of CODEL Mack\'s trip to Honduras. During the weekend trip, U.S. Representatives Mack and Bilbray met with several Honduran officials, including Micheletti, the Supreme Court president, and six presidential candidates. It is Ambassador Llorens\' opinion the CODEL was not helpful to the Obama Administration\'s goals in Honduras. The CODEL already has departed and is en route back to the United States. Thank you, Philip Roskamp Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512 311'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Code_of_Federal_Regulations',1,1,'2316 - C05763136.txt','finallyAttachments: CFR 7.14.09 815 pm.doc 202','finallyAttachments: CFR 7.14.09 815 pm.doc 202'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Coefficient_of_determination',2,1,'2267 - C05763049.txt','#sMost interesting observation of the day, from State: A statistical analysis of the data issued by the ministry of interior suggests a perfect linear relationship between votes received by Ahmadinejad and Mousavi with an r-squared value of 0.9995, a near impossibility in nature.This suggests that the ballots were never counted or were.abandoned after it was clear Ahmadinejad was going to lose. Statistically, it is impossible to maintain such a perfect linear relationship consistently through all stages of vote counting. We would expect variation as the votes were coming in, due to differences expected between the cites and the country side and hetereogeneity amoung ethnic groups.This to me is the most concrete evidence I have seen 84','#sMost interesting observation of the day, from State: \"A statistical analysis of the data issued by the ministry of interior suggests a perfect linear relationship between votes received by Ahmadinejad and Mousavi with an r-squared value of 0.9995, a near impossibility in nature.This suggests that the ballots were never counted or were.abandoned after it was clear Ahmadinejad was going to lose. Statistically, it is impossible to maintain such a perfect linear relationship consistently through all stages of vote counting. We would expect variation as the votes were coming in, due to differences expected between the cites and the country side and hetereogeneity amoung ethnic groups.This to me is the most concrete evidence I have seen\" 84'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Coefficient_of_determination',2,1,'2275 - C05763062.txt','#sNo, it\'s only an internal assessment from someone in the Iran Watch Office. Kay added me to their updates so I\'m seeing their internal chit chat. I have to admit I don\'t understand statistics enough to gauge it\'s accuracy, but they are trying to prove the accusation of egregious fraud. The only other #s are actual vote tallies coming from the Iranian Interior Ministry, showing Mousavi winning by far - but the #s are unconfirmed. Since it\'s after 4am in Tehran, most of the reporting now is focusing on tumult Nothing is coming from State publicly aside from what you said this afternoon. Is that going public? Is it posted on our website? Most interesting observation of the day, from State: A statistical analysis of the data issued by the ministry of interior suggests a perfect linear relationship between votes received by Ahmadinejad and Mousavi with an r-squared value of 0.9995, a near impossibility in nature.This suggests that the ballots were never counted or were abandoned after it was clear Ahmadinejad was going to lose. Statistically, it is impossible to maintain such a perfect linear relationship consistently through all stages of vote counting. We would expect variation as the votes were coming in, due to differences expected between the cites and the country side and hetereogeneity amoung ethnic groups.This to me is the most concrete evidence I have seen gs','#sNo, it\'s only an internal assessment from someone in the Iran Watch Office. Kay added me to their updates so I\'m seeing their internal chit chat. I have to admit I don\'t understand statistics enough to gauge it\'s accuracy, but they are trying to prove the accusation of egregious fraud. The only other #s are actual vote tallies coming from the Iranian Interior Ministry, showing Mousavi winning by far - but the #s are unconfirmed. Since it\'s after 4am in Tehran, most of the reporting now is focusing on tumult Nothing is coming from State publicly aside from what you said this afternoon. Is that going public? Is it posted on our website? Most interesting observation of the day, from State: \"A statistical analysis of the data issued by the ministry of interior suggests a perfect linear relationship between votes received by Ahmadinejad and Mousavi with an r-squared value of 0.9995, a near impossibility in nature.This suggests that the ballots were never counted or were abandoned after it was clear Ahmadinejad was going to lose. Statistically, it is impossible to maintain such a perfect linear relationship consistently through all stages of vote counting. We would expect variation as the votes were coming in, due to differences expected between the cites and the country side and hetereogeneity amoung ethnic groups.This to me is the most concrete evidence I have seen\" gs'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Coela',1,1,'243 - C05739846.txt','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards $130 million for diplomatic security personnel and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards; $130 million for diplomatic security personnel; and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Coercion',1,1,'2295 - C05763097.txt','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s smart power, according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy realists and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish realist foreign policy adviser Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian Joseph Nye, a major proponent of soft power, the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism Brent Scowcroft the realist national security adviser under George H.W. Bush Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s \"smart power,\" according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy \"realists\" and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state; George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state; Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish \"realist\" foreign policy adviser; Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian; Joseph Nye, a major proponent of \"soft power,\" the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion; Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism; Brent Scowcroft; the \"realist\" national security adviser under George H.W. Bush; Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state; John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress; and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Coffee',2,1,'2362 - C05763323.txt','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities, the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. \"The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities,\" the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Coffee',2,1,'3684 - C05766548.txt','NYT OpEd on economic opportunities in HaitiFYI ? this has been in the pipeline for a while, but I understand that I am not allowed to write further articles under the terms of my USG hire. Best wishes Jean-Louis New York Times, January 29, 2010 OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR uilding Haiti\'s Economy, One Mango at a Time By PAUL COLLIER and JEAN-LOUIS WARNHOLZ IN an astonishing outpouring of generosity, nearly half of American households have donated money to help Haiti recover from the recent earthquake. The United States government and other governments around the world, for their part, have sent thousands of relief workers and have pledged 5$i billion so far. But Haitians need something more fundamental than relief from the present situation they need jobs that they can count on for years ahead. For this, the private business sector is essential. Luckily, business leaders are meeting now in Davos, Switzerland, and Haiti is prominent on their agenda. Haiti is by far the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and yet it need not be so, because unexploited economic opportunities abound there. Some of the best mangoes in the world grow in Haiti ? though too many of them rot, offshore from the world\'s largest market, for want of adequate roads and well-governed ports. Excellent coffee is grown in the Haitian mountains, but much of it is sold informally across the border to coffee producers in the Dominican Republic, who reap most of the profits. Haiti also has many qualities attractive to tourists: a warm climate magnificent white- sand beaches and turquoise water Tortuga, the famous pirate island off the northern','NYT OpEd on economic opportunities in HaitiFYI ? this has been in the pipeline for a while, but I understand that I am not allowed to write further articles under the terms of my USG hire. Best wishes Jean-Louis New York Times, January 29, 2010 OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR uilding Haiti\'s Economy, One Mango at a Time By PAUL COLLIER and JEAN-LOUIS WARNHOLZ IN an astonishing outpouring of generosity, nearly half of American households have donated money to help Haiti recover from the recent earthquake. The United States government and other governments around the world, for their part, have sent thousands of relief workers and have pledged 5$i billion so far. But Haitians need something more fundamental than relief from the present situation; they need jobs that they can count on for years ahead. For this, the private business sector is essential. Luckily, business leaders are meeting now in Davos, Switzerland, and Haiti is prominent on their agenda. Haiti is by far the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and yet it need not be so, because unexploited economic opportunities abound there. Some of the best mangoes in the world grow in Haiti ? though too many of them rot, offshore from the world\'s largest market, for want of adequate roads and well-governed ports. Excellent coffee is grown in the Haitian mountains, but much of it is sold informally across the border to coffee producers in the Dominican Republic, who reap most of the profits. Haiti also has many qualities attractive to tourists: a warm climate; magnificent white- sand beaches and turquoise water; Tortuga, the famous pirate island off the northern'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Cold_War',5,1,'1080 - C05760321.txt','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall, he was expected to say that Reagan\'s constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, \"The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall,\" he was expected to say that Reagan\'s \"constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom\" undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Cold_War',5,1,'1193 - C05760490.txt','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesI just stopped at and no one was home so I\'m heading WASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down, one senior administration official said. Their energies are misdirected. At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon.','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesI just stopped at and no one was home so I\'m heading WASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. \"There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down,\" one senior administration official said. \"Their energies are misdirected.\" At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Cold_War',5,1,'2466 - C05763800.txt','from today\'s Financial Times....Financial Times FT.com FT .com FINANCIAL \'11114ES COMMENT Clinton can deliver a tough message to India By Strobe Talbott Published: July 16 2009 20:06 When Hillary Clinton arrives in India on Friday, the US secretary of state will no doubt strike the upbeat tone that befits relations between the world\'s two largest democracies. But she is expected also to engage her hosts candidly on two issues that have been contentious in the past and may be in future: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. In both areas, President Barack Obama\'s positions are radically different from his predecessor\'s. Unlike George W. Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265','from today\'s Financial Times....Financial Times FT.com FT .com FINANCIAL \'11114ES COMMENT Clinton can deliver a tough message to India By Strobe Talbott Published: July 16 2009 20:06 When Hillary Clinton arrives in India on Friday, the US secretary of state will no doubt strike the upbeat tone that befits relations between the world\'s two largest democracies. But she is expected also to engage her hosts candidly on two issues that have been contentious in the past and may be in future: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. In both areas, President Barack Obama\'s positions are radically different from his predecessor\'s. Unlike George W. Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Cold_War',5,1,'2764 - C05764432.txt','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her defense of Hillary in her essay Obama\'s Other Wife was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the team of rivals cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her \"defense\" of Hillary in her essay \"Obama\'s Other Wife\" was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the \"team of rivals\" cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Cold_War',5,1,'3031 - C05764905.txt','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesWASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down, one senior administration official said. Their energies are misdirected. At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon. 323','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesWASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. \"There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down,\" one senior administration official said. \"Their energies are misdirected.\" At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon. 323'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Colin_Powell',7,1,'1141 - C05760404.txt','Mini scheduleTell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am 11:25 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 1:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30pm SCHEDULING W/HUMA AND LONA 2:00pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 2:30 pm 3:30 pm 3:50 pm 3:55 pm OFFICE TIME Secretary\'s Office BILATERAL w/SAUDI FOREIGN MINISTER PRINCE SAUD AL FAISAL James Madison Room, 8th Floor, *Camera Spray at Top PHOTO w/ BOARD OF GAYS AND LESBIANS IN FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES Secretary\'s Outer Office 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/ALGERIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MOURAD 4:30 pm MEDELCI Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at bottom. 4:30pm BRIEFING w/RICH VERMA AND TODD STERN Can you pis send me a copy for today?','Mini scheduleTell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am 11:25 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 1:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30pm SCHEDULING W/HUMA AND LONA 2:00pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 2:30 pm 3:30 pm 3:50 pm 3:55 pm OFFICE TIME Secretary\'s Office BILATERAL w/SAUDI FOREIGN MINISTER PRINCE SAUD AL FAISAL James Madison Room, 8th Floor, *Camera Spray at Top PHOTO w/ BOARD OF GAYS AND LESBIANS IN FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES Secretary\'s Outer Office 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/ALGERIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MOURAD 4:30 pm MEDELCI Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at bottom. 4:30pm BRIEFING w/RICH VERMA AND TODD STERN Can you pis send me a copy for today?'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Colin_Powell',7,1,'1142 - C05760405.txt','Mini schedulePls tell Huma and all I\'m still in the lunch so apologize ti Saud. Will do Tell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER 11:25 am SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM 12:15 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM 1:15 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department Can you pls send me a copy for today?','Mini schedulePls tell Huma and all I\'m still in the lunch so apologize ti Saud. Will do Tell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER 11:25 am SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM 12:15 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM 1:15 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department Can you pls send me a copy for today?'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Colin_Powell',7,1,'1145 - C05760408.txt','Mini scheduleComing now. Where should I go? Will do Tell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am 11:25 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am 12:00 pm 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 1:15 pm POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm . ARRIVE State Department Can you pls send me a copy for today?','Mini scheduleComing now. Where should I go? Will do Tell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am 11:25 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am 12:00 pm 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 1:15 pm POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm . ARRIVE State Department Can you pls send me a copy for today?'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Colin_Powell',7,1,'1381 - C05760838.txt','AIPACWith apologies for the delay in getting back to you on this, below are the key admin attendees at AIPAC conferences. For certain years in the 1990s, we\'re still looking for the participant lists. 2008: Rice spoke. 2007: Cheney spoke. 2006: Cheney spoke. 2005: Rice spoke. 2004: Bush spoke. 2002: Bush spoke. 2001: Powell spoke. 2000: Bush spoke. 1997: Gore and Albright spoke. 1996: President Clinton spoke. 1995: President Clinton spoke.','AIPACWith apologies for the delay in getting back to you on this, below are the key admin attendees at AIPAC conferences. For certain years in the 1990s, we\'re still looking for the participant lists. 2008: Rice spoke. 2007: Cheney spoke. 2006: Cheney spoke. 2005: Rice spoke. 2004: Bush spoke. 2002: Bush spoke. 2001: Powell spoke. 2000: Bush spoke. 1997: Gore and Albright spoke. 1996: President Clinton spoke. 1995: President Clinton spoke.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Colin_Powell',7,1,'1661 - C05761557.txt','Miliband...Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak with him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid At last, a great mobile device for under $50. Take a Peek!','Miliband...Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal; 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak with him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid At last, a great mobile device for under $50. Take a Peek!'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Colin_Powell',7,1,'1664 - C05761562.txt','Miliband...Ok now, Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Very sorry to read this confirmation. Email if and when it would be convenient to call you. Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak wi th him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid','Miliband...Ok now, Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Very sorry to read this confirmation. Email if and when it would be convenient to call you. Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal; 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak wi th him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Colin_Powell',7,1,'2052 - C05762695.txt','nominees updateThe SFRC reported out all of the following nominees yesterday. We will try to push as many of these through the Senate today, if at all possible. NOMINATIONS: 1. Christopher William Dell to be Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo, 2. Nancy J. Powell to be Director General of the Foreign Service 3. Capricia Penavic Marshall to be Chief of Protocol, and to have the rank of Ambassador during her tenure of service 4. Maria Otero to be Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs 5. Philip L. Verveer for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Communications and Information Policy in the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs and U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy 6. The Honorable Laurie Susan Fulton to be Ambassador to Denmark 1nq','nominees updateThe SFRC reported out all of the following nominees yesterday. We will try to push as many of these through the Senate today, if at all possible. NOMINATIONS: 1. Christopher William Dell to be Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo, 2. Nancy J. Powell to be Director General of the Foreign Service 3. Capricia Penavic Marshall to be Chief of Protocol, and to have the rank of Ambassador during her tenure of service 4. Maria Otero to be Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs 5. Philip L. Verveer for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Communications and Information Policy in the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs and U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy 6. The Honorable Laurie Susan Fulton to be Ambassador to Denmark 1nq'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Collage',4,1,'3655 - C05766486.txt','Parade\' ParadePhoto is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.','Parade\' ParadePhoto is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Collage',4,1,'3688 - C05766553.txt','ParadePhoto is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.','ParadePhoto is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Collage',4,1,'3693 - C05766560.txt','ParadePlus - I made a new friend in Les Gelb - we have connected on our love of cats (he has 3) I second Philippe\'s take, on all counts. Photo is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.','ParadePlus - I made a new friend in Les Gelb - we have connected on our love of cats (he has 3) I second Philippe\'s take, on all counts. Photo is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Collage',4,1,'3709 - C05766591.txt','ParadeLove it!! Photo is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.','ParadeLove it!! Photo is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Collateral_damage',1,1,'334 - C05758456.txt','Some Intel for you... Some intel for you...Do you know anything about this--from any angle? This is about Sri Lankan Govt and the Tigers... I have a good source. This was shared to me at my and Karen\'s Derby Party yesterday (can you believe the 50 to 1 odds winner?). There was a meeting held with Geitner asked for and led by IMF... They told him you were intruding into his domain by ordering/telling IMF to suspend funding to Sri Lakan Govt. My take is that the people on the ground both with World Bank and IMF believe the Tigers need to be completely defeated and any collateral damage inflicted on private people by SL govt in process is ok... They also believe Tigers are better at propaganda than SL govt... I have no idea what reality is... I know all about the conflict because there\'s been so much written over time but no idea of reality on ground. My point is that IMF/World Bank is hoping to get Geitner to intervene and they recently played to his sense of who is US point person on IMF... So, that\'s what I know. I\'ll keep my ears open.','Some Intel for you... Some intel for you...Do you know anything about this--from any angle? This is about Sri Lankan Govt and the Tigers... I have a good source. This was shared to me at my and Karen\'s Derby Party yesterday (can you believe the 50 to 1 odds winner?). There was a meeting held with Geitner asked for and led by IMF... They told him you were intruding into his domain by ordering/telling IMF to suspend funding to Sri Lakan Govt. My take is that the people on the ground both with World Bank and IMF believe the Tigers need to be completely defeated and any collateral damage inflicted on private people by SL govt in process is ok... They also believe Tigers are better at propaganda than SL govt... I have no idea what reality is... I know all about the conflict because there\'s been so much written over time but no idea of reality on ground. My point is that IMF/World Bank is hoping to get Geitner to intervene and they recently played to his sense of who is US point person on IMF... So, that\'s what I know. I\'ll keep my ears open.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Collin_Peterson',1,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Colombia',11,1,'1019 - C05760231.txt','Brazilian fm callHow about 6pm? Just got talking points for brazilian fm call. He asked to talk late this afternoon. Do u want to do call? If yes, when? Purpose of Call: Brazilian Foreign Minister Amorirn has asked to speak with you regarding the Honduras crisis and our defense cooperation agreement with Colombia.','Brazilian fm callHow about 6pm? Just got talking points for brazilian fm call. He asked to talk late this afternoon. Do u want to do call? If yes, when? Purpose of Call: Brazilian Foreign Minister Amorirn has asked to speak with you regarding the Honduras crisis and our defense cooperation agreement with Colombia.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Colombia',11,1,'2396 - C05763505.txt','8/11 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive but Unclassified New York City ? Jack raised the issue of a proposal from Senator Schumer to reimburse New York for the loss of property tax revenue on diplomatic residences. Jack said he would be glad to call Schumer about this, and would like to intervene before this becomes a public dispute. Merida Initiative ? Both Jack and Jim voiced misgivings over the current state of the Merida Initiative report needed for the release of the last 15 percent of the allocated resources. Jim noted that, in effect, this is a certification. He said that there is still insufficient transparency on the part of the Mexicans and that it is unclear that their proposal to try alleged military human rights violations in military courts covers the full range of potential transgressions. Jim said he would have a meeting later this morning to review with WHA, INL, H and others what needed to be added, but the goal is to turn it around as quickly as possible and ensure that we do not lose out on the 15 percent. Somalia ? Jack said that he had looked at the draft OFAC letter on humanitarian assistance to Somalia and thought it went about as far as possible in addressing the concerns of USAID, short of granting a license in advance for any actions that might inadvertently provide material support to terrorist groups. In essence, the OFAC letter tells AID that they do not need authorization to proceed as they plan. The concern is that USAID may not be fully satisfied and may try to re-litigate the issue. L was going to join AID in a meeting later today to discuss and would seek to persuade them to accept the answer they had received from OFAC. Colombia ? Jim voiced his displeasure over a cable from WHA on the proposed U.S.-Colombia Defense Cooperation Agreement. I can provide you more details on the high side if you want, but in essence he noted that the policy has not been fully thought out and that there needs to be a full policy review before we provide such guidance to the field. Honduras B5','8/11 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive but Unclassified New York City ? Jack raised the issue of a proposal from Senator Schumer to reimburse New York for the loss of property tax revenue on diplomatic residences. Jack said he would be glad to call Schumer about this, and would like to intervene before this becomes a public dispute. Merida Initiative ? Both Jack and Jim voiced misgivings over the current state of the Merida Initiative report needed for the release of the last 15 percent of the allocated resources. Jim noted that, in effect, this is a certification. He said that there is still insufficient transparency on the part of the Mexicans and that it is unclear that their proposal to try alleged military human rights violations in military courts covers the full range of potential transgressions. Jim said he would have a meeting later this morning to review with WHA, INL, H and others what needed to be added, but the goal is to turn it around as quickly as possible and ensure that we do not lose out on the 15 percent. Somalia ? Jack said that he had looked at the draft OFAC letter on humanitarian assistance to Somalia and thought it went about as far as possible in addressing the concerns of USAID, short of granting a license in advance for any actions that might inadvertently provide material support to terrorist groups. In essence, the OFAC letter tells AID that they do not need authorization to proceed as they plan. The concern is that USAID may not be fully satisfied and may try to re-litigate the issue. L was going to join AID in a meeting later today to discuss and would seek to persuade them to accept the answer they had received from OFAC. Colombia ? Jim voiced his displeasure over a cable from WHA on the proposed U.S.-Colombia Defense Cooperation Agreement. I can provide you more details on the high side if you want, but in essence he noted that the policy has not been fully thought out and that there needs to be a full policy review before we provide such guidance to the field. Honduras B5'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Colombia',11,1,'2452 - C05763771.txt','Colombia Defense Cooperation agreementUnderstood about expediting finalizing the agreement. I am not scheduled to see Bermudez tomorrow. Thx. We have to expedite this since the Columbians are being pressured. Will you be seeing Bermudez tomorrow? Madam Secretary, Our chief negotiator for the Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) just reported that a provisional agreement has been reached with the Colombians. It will have to go through translation and other scrubbing over the next couple of weeks before its ready to be signed but this should be good news for your proposed meeting with Foreign Minister Bermudez next week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Andrew','Colombia Defense Cooperation agreementUnderstood about expediting finalizing the agreement. I am not scheduled to see Bermudez tomorrow. Thx. We have to expedite this since the Columbians are being pressured. Will you be seeing Bermudez tomorrow? Madam Secretary, Our chief negotiator for the Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) just reported that a provisional agreement has been reached with the Colombians. It will have to go through translation and other scrubbing over the next couple of weeks before its ready to be signed but this should be good news for your proposed meeting with Foreign Minister Bermudez next week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Andrew'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Colombia',11,1,'2604 - C05764107.txt','Washington Post editorial: An Open Hand That Weakens ChavezFYI I think S will like this piece about our policy in the region. We backgrounded extensively for it, but Schumacher-Matos leans this way in any case. Best, ck Editorial An Open Hand That Weakens Chavez Edward Schumacher-Matos 21 August 2009 The Washington Post A25 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is a liar and a troublemaker. Congressmen and columnists can say this, but President Obama is correct not to do so, even though his critics want a tougher U.S. policy against the Venezuelan. A testament to the success of diplomatic finesse is that Chavez and his pan-regional socialist dreams have been losing ground in Latin America since the inauguration of Obama and his appointment of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. In the past week alone, two Chavez allies have broken ranks. Ecuador and Venezuela were teamed against neighboring Colombia over a guerrilla war there. But Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa has just accepted an olive branch offered by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.','Washington Post editorial: An Open Hand That Weakens ChavezFYI I think S will like this piece about our policy in the region. We backgrounded extensively for it, but Schumacher-Matos leans this way in any case. Best, ck Editorial An Open Hand That Weakens Chavez Edward Schumacher-Matos 21 August 2009 The Washington Post A25 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is a liar and a troublemaker. Congressmen and columnists can say this, but President Obama is correct not to do so, even though his critics want a tougher U.S. policy against the Venezuelan. A testament to the success of diplomatic finesse is that Chavez and his pan-regional socialist dreams have been losing ground in Latin America since the inauguration of Obama and his appointment of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. In the past week alone, two Chavez allies have broken ranks. Ecuador and Venezuela were teamed against neighboring Colombia over a guerrilla war there. But Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa has just accepted an olive branch offered by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Colombia',11,1,'2662 - C05764212.txt','Grameen in HaitiCheryl, I just spoke with Vidal Jorgensen. They expect to be on the ground in about 8 months. They have not yet raised enough money to get the project started?the total needed is $6M and they need $2M to get started. Vidal said they process has been delayed because their work in Colombia and China is consuming all their resources at the moment. Once on the ground, they will target the poorest of the poor and go to the toughest areas of Haiti. They anticipate an average loan size of $200 and they expect to reach about 10,000 borrowers in five years. They expect to be profitable in 4-5 years. Meghann Meghann Curtis Office of the Counselor U.S. Department of State 202.647.4654','Grameen in HaitiCheryl, I just spoke with Vidal Jorgensen. They expect to be on the ground in about 8 months. They have not yet raised enough money to get the project started?the total needed is $6M and they need $2M to get started. Vidal said they process has been delayed because their work in Colombia and China is consuming all their resources at the moment. Once on the ground, they will target the poorest of the poor and go to the toughest areas of Haiti. They anticipate an average loan size of $200 and they expect to reach about 10,000 borrowers in five years. They expect to be profitable in 4-5 years. Meghann Meghann Curtis Office of the Counselor U.S. Department of State 202.647.4654'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Colombia',11,1,'2663 - C05764213.txt','Grameen in HaitiI\'m up and immersed in Af-Pak if you want to call. FYI Cheryl, I just spoke with Vidal Jorgensen. They expect to be on the ground in about 8 months. They have not yet raised enough money to get the project started?the total needed is $6M and they need $2M to get started. Vidal said they process has been delayed because their work in Colombia and China is consuming all their resources at the moment. Once on the ground, they will target the poorest of the poor and go to the toughest areas of Haiti. They anticipate an average loan size of $200 and they expect to reach about 10,000 borrowers in five years. They expect to be profitable in 4-5 years. Meghann','Grameen in HaitiI\'m up and immersed in Af-Pak if you want to call. FYI Cheryl, I just spoke with Vidal Jorgensen. They expect to be on the ground in about 8 months. They have not yet raised enough money to get the project started?the total needed is $6M and they need $2M to get started. Vidal said they process has been delayed because their work in Colombia and China is consuming all their resources at the moment. Once on the ground, they will target the poorest of the poor and go to the toughest areas of Haiti. They anticipate an average loan size of $200 and they expect to reach about 10,000 borrowers in five years. They expect to be profitable in 4-5 years. Meghann'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Colombia',11,1,'2819 - C05764534.txt','Urgent Letter for the Secretary\'s ClearanceAttachments: (U) UNASUR Letter.doc HRC ? They are looking for your sign off on this as early this am ? the final will have any edits recommended by Jim. Take a look (my only thought is it sounds defensive which I know is our posture but many of these points could be stated affirmatively ? the content is fine). cdm Cheryl, As discussed, please see the attached draft cable for the Secretary\'s approval. The draft letter text is pasted below. WHA would like the Secretary to send a letter to all the UNASUR (Union of South American Nations) foreign ministers regarding support for the U.S.-Colombia Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA). UNASUR is having its summit meeting on August 28 and WHA would like the letter sent as soon as possible so that it can be read and processed before the summit. Please note that Steinberg himself has NOT signed off on this letter (his staff has), but we are expecting to hear from him this morning. Please tell me if you think this should be held till he weighs in. BEGIN DRAFT TEXT: Dear Mr./Madam Minister:','Urgent Letter for the Secretary\'s ClearanceAttachments: (U) UNASUR Letter.doc HRC ? They are looking for your sign off on this as early this am ? the final will have any edits recommended by Jim. Take a look (my only thought is it sounds defensive which I know is our posture but many of these points could be stated affirmatively ? the content is fine). cdm Cheryl, As discussed, please see the attached draft cable for the Secretary\'s approval. The draft letter text is pasted below. WHA would like the Secretary to send a letter to all the UNASUR (Union of South American Nations) foreign ministers regarding support for the U.S.-Colombia Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA). UNASUR is having its summit meeting on August 28 and WHA would like the letter sent as soon as possible so that it can be read and processed before the summit. Please note that Steinberg himself has NOT signed off on this letter (his staff has), but we are expecting to hear from him this morning. Please tell me if you think this should be held till he weighs in. BEGIN DRAFT TEXT: Dear Mr./Madam Minister:'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Colombia',11,1,'2828 - C05764544.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Colombia',11,1,'2831 - C05764547.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Colombia',11,1,'2847 - C05764568.txt','Col DCA letterAttachments: Demarche-letter Prior to Aug 28 UNASUR Summit 8-21-09.doc Attached and enclosed below is the demarche and letter that went out, reflecting your comments. SUBJECT: DEMARCHE/LETTER PRIOR TO AUGUST 28 UNASUR SUMMIT REF: A. STATE 86734 B. STATE 82581 1.(SBU) This is an action request, see paras 4 - 6. 2.(SBU) On August 14, the USG and Colombian government provisionally agreed ad referendum to the text of a bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) (septel). We expect the final agreement may be signed in Bogota in about a month, following a final review by both sides. As noted in reftels, the DCA would permit the United States access to several Colombian military bases and facilitate effective bilateral cooperation on security matters in Colombia. It would not/not authorize establishment of any U.S. bases or ports, nor would it result in an overall increase in the number of U.S. military personnel or U.S.-citizen civilian contractors in Colombia. 3.(SBU) On August 18, the Secretary and Colombian FM Jaime Bermudez met in Washington to discuss the DCA, including the importance of coordinating our public affairs and diplomatic strategies (septel to follow). There is some concern that the upcoming Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) summit would become a regional referendum on the DCA. Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will attend the summit provided that a full range of regional security matters can be discussed, not just the DCA. In this context, we are reaching out to selected UNASUR members to ask that they raise other regional security issues beyond the DCA. 4. (SBU) Action requested for Santiago, Asuncion, and Lima: that you find an opportunity prior to the August 28 summit to raise the importance of discussing the full range of regional security topics during the summit, and not merely the DCA, with appropriate high levels of host government. 265','Col DCA letterAttachments: Demarche-letter Prior to Aug 28 UNASUR Summit 8-21-09.doc Attached and enclosed below is the demarche and letter that went out, reflecting your comments. SUBJECT: DEMARCHE/LETTER PRIOR TO AUGUST 28 UNASUR SUMMIT REF: A. STATE 86734 B. STATE 82581 1.(SBU) This is an action request, see paras 4 - 6. 2.(SBU) On August 14, the USG and Colombian government provisionally agreed ad referendum to the text of a bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) (septel). We expect the final agreement may be signed in Bogota in about a month, following a final review by both sides. As noted in reftels, the DCA would permit the United States access to several Colombian military bases and facilitate effective bilateral cooperation on security matters in Colombia. It would not/not authorize establishment of any U.S. bases or ports, nor would it result in an overall increase in the number of U.S. military personnel or U.S.-citizen civilian contractors in Colombia. 3.(SBU) On August 18, the Secretary and Colombian FM Jaime Bermudez met in Washington to discuss the DCA, including the importance of coordinating our public affairs and diplomatic strategies (septel to follow). There is some concern that the upcoming Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) summit would become a regional referendum on the DCA. Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will attend the summit provided that a full range of regional security matters can be discussed, not just the DCA. In this context, we are reaching out to selected UNASUR members to ask that they raise other regional security issues beyond the DCA. 4. (SBU) Action requested for Santiago, Asuncion, and Lima: that you find an opportunity prior to the August 28 summit to raise the importance of discussing the full range of regional security topics during the summit, and not merely the DCA, with appropriate high levels of host government. 265'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Colombia',11,1,'3075 - C05764971.txt','Weighing in with MichelettiCraig: Thanks for the support. Again we are meeting w many people in the business community, as well as political and civil leaders to make the case for an agreement. We will report on the results. Hugo Hugo: I just wanted to confirm to you that up here we have reached out to Canada, Mexico, Panama, Colombia and Peru, urging them to weigh in with Micheletti. The idea of course is to have M hear from governments that have high credibility with the de factor. We will follow up to see if contacts are made. All the best, ck','Weighing in with MichelettiCraig: Thanks for the support. Again we are meeting w many people in the business community, as well as political and civil leaders to make the case for an agreement. We will report on the results. Hugo Hugo: I just wanted to confirm to you that up here we have reached out to Canada, Mexico, Panama, Colombia and Peru, urging them to weigh in with Micheletti. The idea of course is to have M hear from governments that have high credibility with the de factor. We will follow up to see if contacts are made. All the best, ck'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Colombo',4,1,'1848 - C05762264.txt','Sri Lanka army: 3 Tamil Tiger leaders killedFyi Colombo (AP) ? Sri Lanka\'s military says special forces have killed the head of the Tamil Tigers\' political wing and two other top leaders in the northern war zone. There has been no word yet on the whereabouts of the group\'s top leader, Velupillai Prabhakaran. A senior military official says an attack Sunday night killed rebels\' political wing leaders Balasingham Nadesan, head of rebels\' peace secretariat Seevaratnam Puleedevan and a military leader known as Ramesh. Tim Davis Watch Officer Operations Center 202-647-1512 20','Sri Lanka army: 3 Tamil Tiger leaders killedFyi Colombo (AP) ? Sri Lanka\'s military says special forces have killed the head of the Tamil Tigers\' political wing and two other top leaders in the northern war zone. There has been no word yet on the whereabouts of the group\'s top leader, Velupillai Prabhakaran. A senior military official says an attack Sunday night killed rebels\' political wing leaders Balasingham Nadesan, head of rebels\' peace secretariat Seevaratnam Puleedevan and a military leader known as Ramesh. Tim Davis Watch Officer Operations Center 202-647-1512 20'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Colombo',4,1,'2612 - C05764117.txt','Statement<preines pverveer <pvervee  pverveeq <pvervee Here is what we have come up with as agreed language from Bob, Eric, Mike, Melanne, Lissa and me. This can be used for the letter and for press guidance. Melanne will send a letter to the GOSL and perhaps the UN Permrep. We will ask the Post to release the letter to journalists in Colombo once it is received. I will schedule a press briefing at the Foreign Press Center early this week, which will attract a good number of Asian journalists, and make sure the question is asked so we can put it in proper context. We will have it for guidance in the Main State briefing if asked. PJ BEGIN TEXT Questions have been raised regarding remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on September 30 before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict. In her statement, she said that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries, including Sri Lanka. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations reported numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. This was the basis for the Secretary\'s statement. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were usedas tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. I\'m happy to have Melanne send it as letter to GOSL Ambassador and maybe UN Rep and only release to SL and related outlets. pverveer <pvervee We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ I like the idea of it being issued by someone else but I still want to see it. Let\'s close this out. \' \'pverveer','Statement<preines pverveer <pvervee ; pverveeq <pvervee Here is what we have come up with as agreed language from Bob, Eric, Mike, Melanne, Lissa and me. This can be used for the letter and for press guidance. Melanne will send a letter to the GOSL and perhaps the UN Permrep. We will ask the Post to release the letter to journalists in Colombo once it is received. I will schedule a press briefing at the Foreign Press Center early this week, which will attract a good number of Asian journalists, and make sure the question is asked so we can put it in proper context. We will have it for guidance in the Main State briefing if asked. PJ BEGIN TEXT Questions have been raised regarding remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on September 30 before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict. In her statement, she said that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries, including Sri Lanka. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations reported numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. This was the basis for the Secretary\'s statement. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were usedas tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. I\'m happy to have Melanne send it as letter to GOSL Ambassador and maybe UN Rep and only release to SL and related outlets. pverveer <pvervee We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ I like the idea of it being issued by someone else but I still want to see it. Let\'s close this out. \'; \'pverveer'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Colombo',4,1,'2615 - C05764125.txt','StatementSorry you had to go through this. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Thx to all. pverveei <preines( \'pvervee <pvervee Here is what we have come up with as agreed language from Bob, Eric, Mike, Melanne, Lissa and me. This can be used for the letter and for press guidance. Melanne will send a letter to the GOSL and perhaps the UN Permrep. We will ask the Post to release the letter to journalists in Colombo once it is received. I will schedule a press briefing at the Foreign . \'pverveer We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ','StatementSorry you had to go through this. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Thx to all. pverveei <preines( \'pvervee <pvervee Here is what we have come up with as agreed language from Bob, Eric, Mike, Melanne, Lissa and me. This can be used for the letter and for press guidance. Melanne will send a letter to the GOSL and perhaps the UN Permrep. We will ask the Post to release the letter to journalists in Colombo once it is received. I will schedule a press briefing at the Foreign . \'pverveer We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Colombo',4,1,'2681 - C05764250.txt','AFP/SLFrom your clips: US Responds To Sri Lanka Protest Over Clinton Remark (AFP) Monday, October 5, 2009 AFP WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States, responding to protests from Sri Lanka over remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, said it had no recent evidence of women being raped while in Sri Lankan government custody. In a letter addressed to Sri Lanka\'s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama, the State Department noted that the US government and international human rights groups over the years had detailed numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. However, the letter signed by Melanne Verveer, ambassador at large for global women\'s issues at the State Department said that in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009 ... we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict area around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context, the letter said, adding that Washington remains concerned about extrajudicial killings, disappearances and detainee abuse in Sri Lanka. Secretary Clinton believes that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights, the letter said. Sri Lanka lodged its protest with the US embassy in Colombo over the remarks made by Clinton last month to the United Nations Security Council. We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma and Sri Lanka and elsewhere, the US secretary of state had said during a resolution calling for an end to sexual violence in armed conflict, according to published reports of Clinton\'s remarks. Her comments sparked an outcry across Sri Lanka, where government forces in May crushed Tamil Tiger rebels after decades of fighting. Colombo faced condemnation for its handling of the final stages of the war against Tiger rebels and managed to stave off a Security Council resolution calling for war crimes investigations thanks to the vetoes of China and Russia. The United Nations has said that over 7,000 civilians perished in the first four months of intense fighting this year. Sri Lanka is now facing international pressure to free 250,000 ethnic Tamil civilians who managed to escape the fighting but are now held in internment camps while they are screened to see whether they were rebels. B6','AFP/SLFrom your clips: US Responds To Sri Lanka Protest Over Clinton Remark (AFP) Monday, October 5, 2009 AFP WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States, responding to protests from Sri Lanka over remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, said it had no recent evidence of women being raped while in Sri Lankan government custody. In a letter addressed to Sri Lanka\'s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama, the State Department noted that the US government and international human rights groups over the years had detailed \"numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government.\" However, the letter signed by Melanne Verveer, ambassador at large for global women\'s issues at the State Department said that \"in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009 ... we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict area around the world.\" \"We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context,\" the letter said, adding that Washington remains concerned about extrajudicial killings, disappearances and detainee abuse in Sri Lanka. \"Secretary Clinton believes that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights,\" the letter said. Sri Lanka lodged its protest with the US embassy in Colombo over the remarks made by Clinton last month to the United Nations Security Council. \"We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma and Sri Lanka and elsewhere,\" the US secretary of state had said during a resolution calling for an end to sexual violence in armed conflict, according to published reports of Clinton\'s remarks. Her comments sparked an outcry across Sri Lanka, where government forces in May crushed Tamil Tiger rebels after decades of fighting. Colombo faced condemnation for its handling of the final stages of the war against Tiger rebels and managed to stave off a Security Council resolution calling for war crimes investigations thanks to the vetoes of China and Russia. The United Nations has said that over 7,000 civilians perished in the first four months of intense fighting this year. Sri Lanka is now facing international pressure to free 250,000 ethnic Tamil civilians who managed to escape the fighting but are now held in internment camps while they are screened to see whether they were rebels. B6'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Colonel',3,1,'255 - C05739860.txt','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juancole.com/2012/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The consulate was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year. It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. Qaddafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi security forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the violence. And, he appears to have been willing to spill the beans. So let\'s call him the Libyan Deep Throat. Deep Throat is so knowledgeable about the conspiracies facing the city and so dangerous to those hatching them that the latter immediately attempted to spring him from jail.','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juancole.com/2012/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The \"consulate\" was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year. It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. Qaddafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi security forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the violence. And, he appears to have been willing to spill the beans. So let\'s call him the Libyan Deep Throat. Deep Throat is so knowledgeable about the conspiracies facing the city and so dangerous to those hatching them that the latter immediately attempted to spring him from jail.');
INSERT INTO `mv_tfidf` VALUES (6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Colonel',3,1,'257 - C05739862.txt','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juaricole.corn/2o12/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The consulate was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. QacIdafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi securiV forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juaricole.corn/2o12/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The \"consulate\" was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. QacIdafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi securiV forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Colonel',3,1,'268 - C05739876.txt','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and all necessary measures - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and \"all necessary measures\" - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Colonialism',2,1,'1747 - C05761810.txt','Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up ProtectorateFYI ? I think Port-au-Prince Le Matin is a summary of Haitian radio programming. Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up Protectorate Port-au-Prince Le Matin June 5, 2009 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon\'s recent appointment of former US President Clinton to serve as special envoy to Haiti has been perceived by many groups, including lawmakers, political analysts, political leaders, and media commentators, as a step toward putting Haiti in a protectorate or trusteeship status. They questioned in particular the extent of Clinton\'s powers and the term of his mandate, wondering what role will be attributed to Haiti\'s elected representatives. Several pointed out that Heidi Annabi, Ban\'s special representative in Haiti, and President Rene Preval would be subservient to Clinton, their senior in rank and described by some media as Haiti\'s new chief. As expected, Haitian Government officials and most foreign diplomats hailed this nomination and expressed their optimism about it. Several political leaders objected to Clinton\'s being named special envoy to Haiti, saying that it showed the international community wanted to bring Haiti under its control. o Former Senate President Belizaire, president of the National Council of the Haitian Political Parties, pointed out that Haiti has had a foreign force in the country, the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), since 2004 and now has an envoy such as President Clinton who is in a higher position than any other UN personnel. These both indicate the country is being considered a genuine protectorate, according to Belizaire (Signal FM, 27 May). o Socialist Identity and Liberty Collective spokesman Cherubin referred to Clinton\'s mission as an umpteenth civil commission, alluding to the administrative steps France took to restore order and peace when Haiti was under French rule, intended to speed up the process of taking charge of Haiti. Cherubin added that in the current international jargon this is called colonialism of a third type, or colonialism of necessity (www.alterpresse.org, 22 May). o According to Christian Movement for a New Haiti leader Mesadieux, Ban\'s decision will further help put Haiti under foreign supervision. He asserted that the international community wants to reinforce its control over Haiti\'s administration (Radio Vision 2000, 21 May). o Dr. Eugene of the Haitian Social Christian Party, speaking on the Pickup Talk Show live from the United States, said that Clinton\'s responsibility is to control events in Haiti and he will control them in a firm manner (Radio Caraibes FM, 23 May). Eugene was offended by this appointment and called it a shame for all Haitians and a slap in the face of the entire nation (Radio Galaxie, 29 May). 24','Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up ProtectorateFYI ? I think Port-au-Prince Le Matin is a summary of Haitian radio programming. Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up Protectorate Port-au-Prince Le Matin June 5, 2009 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon\'s recent appointment of former US President Clinton to serve as special envoy to Haiti has been perceived by many groups, including lawmakers, political analysts, political leaders, and media commentators, as a step toward putting Haiti in a protectorate or trusteeship status. They questioned in particular the extent of Clinton\'s powers and the term of his mandate, wondering what role will be attributed to Haiti\'s elected representatives. Several pointed out that Heidi Annabi, Ban\'s special representative in Haiti, and President Rene Preval would be subservient to Clinton, their senior in rank and described by some media as Haiti\'s new chief. As expected, Haitian Government officials and most foreign diplomats hailed this nomination and expressed their optimism about it. Several political leaders objected to Clinton\'s being named special envoy to Haiti, saying that it showed the international community wanted to bring Haiti under its control. o Former Senate President Belizaire, president of the National Council of the Haitian Political Parties, pointed out that Haiti has had a foreign force in the country, the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), since 2004 and now has an envoy such as President Clinton who is in a \"higher position than any other UN personnel.\" These both indicate the country is being considered a \"genuine protectorate,\" according to Belizaire (Signal FM, 27 May). o Socialist Identity and Liberty Collective spokesman Cherubin referred to Clinton\'s mission as an umpteenth \"civil commission,\" alluding to the administrative steps France took to restore order and peace when Haiti was under French rule, intended to speed up the process of \"taking charge\" of Haiti. Cherubin added that in the current international jargon this is called \"colonialism of a third type, or colonialism of necessity\" (www.alterpresse.org, 22 May). o According to Christian Movement for a New Haiti leader Mesadieux, Ban\'s decision will further help put Haiti under foreign supervision. He asserted that the international community wants to reinforce its control over Haiti\'s administration (Radio Vision 2000, 21 May). o Dr. Eugene of the Haitian Social Christian Party, speaking on the \"Pickup Talk Show\" live from the United States, said that \"Clinton\'s responsibility is to control events in Haiti and he will control them in a firm manner\" (Radio Caraibes FM, 23 May). Eugene was \"offended\" by this appointment and called it \"a shame for all Haitians\" and \"a slap in the face of the entire nation\" (Radio Galaxie, 29 May). 24'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Colonialism',2,1,'2058 - C05762702.txt','Friday Policy Review on Africa Friday Policy ReviewInteresting take on China below. No ? I wasn\'t invited to this. I can\'t anyway ? I need to go over to USAID for an event we\'re hosting w/ IFPRI. S/P recently drafted a policy paper on Africa and I worked contributed a lot to that paper. I see one big issue missing from those questions ?the issue of China in Africa. China is transforming the continent in a way not seen since the days of colonialism. We should also think about China in the context of food security. There are one million Chinese farmers currently working in Africa! That\'s remarkable if you think about it. China has also bought nearly 3 million hectares of land in Africa and could become one of the largest sources of commercial farming on the continent. They are also building many of the roads that will transform transportation and the movement of agriculture products. --Matt Are you coming? 70 This Friday\'s policy review meeting will focus on sub-Saharan Africa. It will be held from 9:15-10:15 in the Deputy\'s Conference Room. S/P will circulate questions for discussion in advance of the meeting. Those bureaus that have relevant issues/concerns should send an appropriate representative to the meeting. Please do not send more than one representative without prior approval. 71','Friday Policy Review on Africa Friday Policy ReviewInteresting take on China below. No ? I wasn\'t invited to this. I can\'t anyway ? I need to go over to USAID for an event we\'re hosting w/ IFPRI. S/P recently drafted a policy paper on Africa and I worked contributed a lot to that paper. I see one big issue missing from those questions ?the issue of China in Africa. China is transforming the continent in a way not seen since the days of colonialism. We should also think about China in the context of food security. There are one million Chinese farmers currently working in Africa! That\'s remarkable if you think about it. China has also bought nearly 3 million hectares of land in Africa and could become one of the largest sources of commercial farming on the continent. They are also building many of the roads that will transform transportation and the movement of agriculture products. --Matt Are you coming? 70 This Friday\'s policy review meeting will focus on sub-Saharan Africa. It will be held from 9:15-10:15 in the Deputy\'s Conference Room. S/P will circulate questions for discussion in advance of the meeting. Those bureaus that have relevant issues/concerns should send an appropriate representative to the meeting. Please do not send more than one representative without prior approval. 71'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Color',1,1,'2326 - C05763155.txt','Wear a dark color today.Maybe the new dark green suit Or blue','Wear a dark color today.Maybe the new dark green suit Or blue'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Colorado',2,1,'1782 - C05761884.txt','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, trusted to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums, he says. So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me. For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. Take your time. And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum. When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. Friends of mine, people I knew, he says. They contributed because I asked them to. He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done. Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing. He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though only as a hobby. Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (She\'s beautiful, he beams). 31','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, \"trusted\" to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. \"I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums,\" he says. \"So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me.\" For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately; told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem; he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. \"Take your time.\" And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that \"what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum.\" When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. \"Friends of mine, people I knew,\" he says. \"They contributed because I asked them to.\" He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: \"I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done.\" Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. \"That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing.\" He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though \"only as a hobby.\" Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (\"She\'s beautiful,\" he beams). 31'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Colorado',2,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Come_In_on_This',4,1,'1007 - C05760216.txt','Bravo!What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you walked the walk over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit.','Bravo!What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you \"walked the walk\" over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Come_In_on_This',4,1,'1008 - C05760217.txt','Bravo!Back Tuesday Speaking at UNESCO Monday with the new director on the unfinished Beijing agenda called to say she wants to give us several million dollars to subsidize a fund to give an annual award for innovation in empowering women that would be a rockefeller-State partnership. It would have a selection comm and we\'d have to run all the traps, but this could be huge. We could name after you if L would allow. I have to work oin this when I get back. Many miles to go, but thx so much. Will you be back next week? What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you walked the walk over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile','Bravo!Back Tuesday Speaking at UNESCO Monday with the new director on the unfinished Beijing agenda called to say she wants to give us several million dollars to subsidize a fund to give an annual award for innovation in empowering women that would be a rockefeller-State partnership. It would have a selection comm and we\'d have to run all the traps, but this could be huge. We could name after you if L would allow. I have to work oin this when I get back. Many miles to go, but thx so much. Will you be back next week? What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you \"walked the walk\" over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Come_In_on_This',4,1,'2957 - C05764765.txt','Bravo!What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good poSitive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you walked the walk over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit.','Bravo!What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good poSitive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you \"walked the walk\" over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Come_In_on_This',4,1,'2990 - C05764833.txt','Bravo!Back Tuesday Speaking at UNESCO Monday with the new director on the unfinished Beijing agenda called to say she wants to give us several million dollars to subsidize a fund to give an annual award for innovation in empowering women that would be a rockefeller-State partnership. It would have a selection comm and we\'d have to run all the traps, but this could be huge. We could name after you if L would allow. I have to work oin this when I get back. Many miles to go, but thx so much. Will you be back next week? What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you walked the walk over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile','Bravo!Back Tuesday Speaking at UNESCO Monday with the new director on the unfinished Beijing agenda called to say she wants to give us several million dollars to subsidize a fund to give an annual award for innovation in empowering women that would be a rockefeller-State partnership. It would have a selection comm and we\'d have to run all the traps, but this could be huge. We could name after you if L would allow. I have to work oin this when I get back. Many miles to go, but thx so much. Will you be back next week? What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you \"walked the walk\" over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Come_Monday',2,1,'1905 - C05762427.txt','Sorry to hear re your fallOops. When I wanted you to trip the light fantastic. I didn\'t mean that literally. Be careful. Do the therapy. Get well. Do you still want us to come. Monday. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 7','Sorry to hear re your fallOops. When I wanted you to trip the light fantastic. I didn\'t mean that literally. Be careful. Do the therapy. Get well. Do you still want us to come. Monday. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 7'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Come_Monday',2,1,'2438 - C05763739.txt','Sorry to hear re your fallAm so glad to hear frm you/Hi knew this was painful combined with logistics of being a woman--know. How streddful this must be----the other night the. Senate. Women had dinner anyway---all sent good words. And encouragement. To a woman theyb all said. Oh my imagine just getting dressed and the. Hair thing. Get your therapy. Get better. The senate is slogging along health care is starting to sag. --- some days it feels like we are doing the public option off backof envelope. Call when you can. X. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Barb--Thanks, my dear friend, for your good wishes. I am on the mend, Let\'s try again for dinner soon. Happy 4th!! All the best, Hillary Oops. When I wanted you to trip the light fantastic. I didn\'t mean that literally. Be careful. Do the therapy. Get well. Do you still want us to come. Monday. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 124','Sorry to hear re your fallAm so glad to hear frm you/Hi knew this was painful combined with logistics of being a woman--know. How streddful this must be----the other night the. Senate. Women had dinner anyway---all sent good words. And encouragement. To a woman theyb all said. Oh my imagine just getting dressed and the. Hair thing. Get your therapy. Get better. The senate is slogging along health care is starting to sag. --- some days it feels like we are doing the public option off backof envelope. Call when you can. X. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Barb--Thanks, my dear friend, for your good wishes. I am on the mend, Let\'s try again for dinner soon. Happy 4th!! All the best, Hillary Oops. When I wanted you to trip the light fantastic. I didn\'t mean that literally. Be careful. Do the therapy. Get well. Do you still want us to come. Monday. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 124'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Come_On_Over_(Shania_Twain_album)',2,1,'1487 - C05761247.txt','SchedulePis call to find a time for Tom Donilon to come over to see me next week.','SchedulePis call to find a time for Tom Donilon to come over to see me next week.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Come_On_Over_(Shania_Twain_album)',2,1,'2547 - C05763996.txt','Steinberg wants to talk secure this morning. I can come over and set up. Can u do inthe next 30 min?','Steinberg wants to talk secure this morning. I can come over and set up. Can u do inthe next 30 min?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Command_and_control',3,1,'147 - C05739732.txt','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed Operation Mermaid Dawn, the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed \"Operation Mermaid Dawn,\" the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli; Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Command_and_control',3,1,'233 - C05739832.txt','DNI StatementSeptember 28, 2012 Statement by the Director of Public Affairs for National Intelligence Shawn Turner on the intelligence related to the terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya In the aftermath of the terrorist attack on U.S. personnel and facilities in Benghazi, Libya, the Intelligence Community launched a comprehensive effort to determine the circumstances surrounding the assault and to identity the mpetrators. We also reviewed all available intelligence to determine if there might be follow-on attacks against our people or facilities in Libya or elsewhere in the world. As the Intelligence Community collects and analyzes more information related to the attack, our understanding of the event continues to evolve. In the immediate aftermath. there was information that led us to assess that the attack began spontaneously following protests earlier that day at our embassy in Cairo. We provided that initial assessment to Executive Branch officials and members of Congress, who used that information to discuss the attack publicly and provide updates as they became available. Throughout our investigation we continued to emphasize that information gathered was preliminary and evolving. As we learned more about the attack, we revised our initial assessment to reflect new information indicating that it was a deliberate and organized terrorist attack carried out by extremists. It remains unclear if any group or person exercised overall command and control of the attack, and if extremist group leaders directed their members to participate. However, we do assess that some of those involved were linked to gmups affiliated with or sympathetic to al-Qa`ida. We continue to make progress, but there remain many unanswered questions. As more information becomes available our analysis will continue to evolve and we will obtain a more complete understanding of the circumstances surrounding the terrorist attack. We continue to support the ongoing FBI investigation and the State Department review of the Benghazi terrorist attack, pmviding the full capabilities and resources of the Intelligence Community to those efforts. We also will continue to meet our responsibility to keep Congress fully and currently informed. For its part, the Intelligence Community will continue to follow the information about the tragic events in Benghazi wherever it leads. The President demands and expects that we will do this, as do Congress and the American people. As an Intelligence Community, we owe nothing less than our best efforts in this regard, especially to the families of the four courageous Americans who lost their lives at Benghazi in service of their country # # #','DNI StatementSeptember 28, 2012 Statement by the Director of Public Affairs for National Intelligence Shawn Turner on the intelligence related to the terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya In the aftermath of the terrorist attack on U.S. personnel and facilities in Benghazi, Libya, the Intelligence Community launched a comprehensive effort to determine the circumstances surrounding the assault and to identity the mpetrators. We also reviewed all available intelligence to determine if there might be follow-on attacks against our people or facilities in Libya or elsewhere in the world. As the Intelligence Community collects and analyzes more information related to the attack, our understanding of the event continues to evolve. In the immediate aftermath. there was information that led us to assess that the attack began spontaneously following protests earlier that day at our embassy in Cairo. We provided that initial assessment to Executive Branch officials and members of Congress, who used that information to discuss the attack publicly and provide updates as they became available. Throughout our investigation we continued to emphasize that information gathered was preliminary and evolving. As we learned more about the attack, we revised our initial assessment to reflect new information indicating that it was a deliberate and organized terrorist attack carried out by extremists. It remains unclear if any group or person exercised overall command and control of the attack, and if extremist group leaders directed their members to participate. However, we do assess that some of those involved were linked to gmups affiliated with or sympathetic to al-Qa`ida. We continue to make progress, but there remain many unanswered questions. As more information becomes available our analysis will continue to evolve and we will obtain a more complete understanding of the circumstances surrounding the terrorist attack. We continue to support the ongoing FBI investigation and the State Department review of the Benghazi terrorist attack, pmviding the full capabilities and resources of the Intelligence Community to those efforts. We also will continue to meet our responsibility to keep Congress fully and currently informed. For its part, the Intelligence Community will continue to follow the information about the tragic events in Benghazi wherever it leads. The President demands and expects that we will do this, as do Congress and the American people. As an Intelligence Community, we owe nothing less than our best efforts in this regard, especially to the families of the four courageous Americans who lost their lives at Benghazi in service of their country # # #'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Command_and_control',3,1,'268 - C05739876.txt','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and all necessary measures - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and \"all necessary measures\" - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Command_center',2,1,'147 - C05739732.txt','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed Operation Mermaid Dawn, the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed \"Operation Mermaid Dawn,\" the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli; Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Command_center',2,1,'2017 - C05762640.txt','Time Window for S Meeting with Zelaya Tomorrow? Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #12 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 5 Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #11 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 4Fyi They are now saying that Zelaya doesn\'t want to travel tomorrow because wants to participate (remotely) in the burial ceremony on Monday for those who died in violence at the airport today. He said he will return to Washington on Tuesday in time to meet in the late afternoon. They are asking if it would be possible to have the meeting sometime on Tuesday late afternoon instead. Courtney She previously had indicated noon or later for a meeting Huma and Lona, Sorry for the late email, but Central America Office Director Christopher Webster just called me to inquire about a possible meeting between Zelaya and the Secretary tomorrow. He said they are trying to convince Zelaya to return from San Salvador to the U.S. and that A/S Shannon indicated the Secretary had said that she would be willing to meet with him tomorrow. They were wondering if they could give Zelaya a window of time for a meeting (see email below from DCM in Sal Salvador). Please advise. Thanks, Courtney The plan is for Hugo Martinez to pull Zelaya aside for me to be able to urge that he get to washdc for mtg with S tomorrow. Please tell me if there is a time window for that mtg. Tom Shannon sais earlier that it was in the afternoon. If you can find out whether Zelaya will be returning to Washington, that would be very helpful. Chris Thanks  Jacobs, Janice L Carter, Sharon Zelaya just landed in El SAlvador. Robert I Laidlaw, Philip G Llorens, Hugo Benning, Douglass R Cc: Managua POL SES-0 East, Kyle D (Managua) Managua, RSO - Officers Boyle, Kathleen L (Managua) Los Banos- Jardina, Michelle G (Managua) Pierre, Martial (Managua) Martz, Sara E (Managua) Harris, Lara K (Managua) Krzywda, David A (Managua) \'jesse.s.curtis \'donkachris Jacobs, Janice 1 Carter, Sharon (USAID/N/DMD) Blau, Robert I Jesse: Did the Nicaraguans indicate where Zelaya is headed? To San Salvador or back to Washington? I have copied Embassy San Salvador\'s Charge Bob Blau and Political Counselor Phil Laidlaw. I have also copied Ambassador Llorens and Tegucigalpa\'s Acting DCM Douglass Benning (Simon Henshaw is on leave). Thanks, Chris Looping other members of SITREP spam -- Managua understands that plane with ousted HOND President Zelaya left WDC at approx 1500 WDC time. Also understand that plane is expected in Managua at approx 1924 local. Understand that a separate plane with Argentine Pres Kirchner and Ecuadorian Pres. Correa also left WDC this afternoon en route to El Salvador. NEW INFORMATION About 45 minutes ago, Telesur had images of apparent pro-Zelaya supporters at the airport fence and trying to pull it down. Security forces inside the airport compound re-deployed to prevent a breach. It seems they did use white smoke or gas to deter protestor action. Telesur also reported that shots were fired into the assembled crowd and that one or two people were shot and killed (no names or confirmation). Images of ambulances in crowd were visible. It seems now that the fence has been breached and a handful of pro-Zelaya supporters move in and out of airport area to pick up rocks and retreat (there is open, clear area inside fence, possible construction). Security forces have taken up positions on tarmac, presumably to prevent further incursion. With respect to Micheleti assertion that NIC troops have mobilized near the border, our NIC contacts, both in GON and private citizens indicate that there has been NO/NO unusual NIC mil activity at border -- Las Manos or El Espino. However, as of 1900 Saturday, border contacts at El Espino report that HOND military reinforced its presence by about 70 personnel, who remain at El Espino. We were told this happened at Las Manos as well, but have not yet been able to confirm with our sources at that border location. Will continue to monitor and observe. 80','Time Window for S Meeting with Zelaya Tomorrow? Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #12 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 5 Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #11 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 4Fyi They are now saying that Zelaya doesn\'t want to travel tomorrow because wants to participate (remotely) in the burial ceremony on Monday for those who died in violence at the airport today. He said he will return to Washington on Tuesday in time to meet in the late afternoon. They are asking if it would be possible to have the meeting sometime on Tuesday late afternoon instead. Courtney She previously had indicated noon or later for a meeting Huma and Lona, Sorry for the late email, but Central America Office Director Christopher Webster just called me to inquire about a possible meeting between Zelaya and the Secretary tomorrow. He said they are trying to convince Zelaya to return from San Salvador to the U.S. and that A/S Shannon indicated the Secretary had said that she would be willing to meet with him tomorrow. They were wondering if they could give Zelaya a window of time for a meeting (see email below from DCM in Sal Salvador). Please advise. Thanks, Courtney The plan is for Hugo Martinez to pull Zelaya aside for me to be able to urge that he get to washdc for mtg with S tomorrow. Please tell me if there is a time window for that mtg. Tom Shannon sais earlier that it was in the afternoon. If you can find out whether Zelaya will be returning to Washington, that would be very helpful. Chris Thanks ; Jacobs, Janice L; Carter, Sharon Zelaya just landed in El SAlvador. Robert I; Laidlaw, Philip G; Llorens, Hugo; Benning, Douglass R Cc: Managua POL; SES-0; East, Kyle D (Managua); Managua, RSO - Officers; Boyle, Kathleen L (Managua); Los Banos- Jardina, Michelle G (Managua); Pierre, Martial (Managua); Martz, Sara E (Managua); Harris, Lara K (Managua); Krzywda, David A (Managua); \'jesse.s.curtis \'donkachris Jacobs, Janice 1; Carter, Sharon (USAID/N/DMD); Blau, Robert I Jesse: Did the Nicaraguans indicate where Zelaya is headed? To San Salvador or back to Washington? I have copied Embassy San Salvador\'s Charge Bob Blau and Political Counselor Phil Laidlaw. I have also copied Ambassador Llorens and Tegucigalpa\'s Acting DCM Douglass Benning (Simon Henshaw is on leave). Thanks, Chris Looping other members of SITREP spam -- Managua understands that plane with ousted HOND President Zelaya left WDC at approx 1500 WDC time. Also understand that plane is expected in Managua at approx 1924 local. Understand that a separate plane with Argentine Pres Kirchner and Ecuadorian Pres. Correa also left WDC this afternoon en route to El Salvador. NEW INFORMATION About 45 minutes ago, Telesur had images of apparent pro-Zelaya supporters at the airport fence and trying to pull it down. Security forces inside the airport compound re-deployed to prevent a breach. It seems they did use white smoke or gas to deter protestor action. Telesur also reported that shots were fired into the assembled crowd and that one or two people were shot and killed (no names or confirmation). Images of ambulances in crowd were visible. It seems now that the fence has been breached and a handful of pro-Zelaya supporters move in and out of airport area to pick up rocks and retreat (there is open, clear area inside fence, possible construction). Security forces have taken up positions on tarmac, presumably to prevent further incursion. With respect to Micheleti assertion that NIC troops have mobilized near the border, our NIC contacts, both in GON and private citizens indicate that there has been NO/NO unusual NIC mil activity at border -- Las Manos or El Espino. However, as of 1900 Saturday, border contacts at El Espino report that HOND military reinforced its presence by about 70 personnel, who remain at El Espino. We were told this happened at Las Manos as well, but have not yet been able to confirm with our sources at that border location. Will continue to monitor and observe. 80'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Commencement_speech',1,1,'29 - C05739590.txt','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation, is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by we. From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger, theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled Innocence of Muslims) by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different we. From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere. Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published asThis Is Water, novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the natural, basic self-centeredness that puts me at the center of the world. This unconscious default setting fosters the sort of blind certainty that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that default setting ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of \"The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation,\" is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by \"we.\" From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, \"There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger,\" theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled \"Innocence of Muslims\") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different \"we.\" From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, \"I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere.\" \"Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet,\" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. \"The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.\" In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as\"This Is Water,\" novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the \"natural, basic self-centeredness\" that puts \"me\" at the center of the world. This unconscious \"default setting\" fosters the sort of \"blind certainty\" that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that \"default setting\" ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Committee',1,1,'1726 - C05761775.txt','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding] they just don\'t want to support it on this bill, Pelosi said Thursday, So we have to do that with all Democratic votes. She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a national security initiative because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists, she said. It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate. House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days, said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. \"I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding]; they just don\'t want to support it on this bill,\" Pelosi said Thursday, \"So we have to do that with all Democratic votes.\" She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a \"national security initiative\" because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. \"I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists,\" she said. \"It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate.\" House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. \"We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days,\" said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Committee_of_100_(United_States)',1,1,'1875 - C05762339.txt','Status of Update Memo for S on ShanghaiFyi alal??????????????? ? ?1* Cheryl We are gathering info on the memo on the participation agreement which I will have up to you soon. It has taken a bit to get the right people to answer the specific questions you asked about previous agreements. In regard to the plan memo, we will have a more detailed plan for you tomorrow. We have been waiting for the recommendations of the new structural group that was set up in NYC last Friday afternoon (Lanny, the Chamber of Commerce, the Committee of 100, and others). We are getting a de-brief on their plans and new structure tomorrow. In our calls to GE\'s Jeff Immelt, the Chamber, and others we learned that it would not be viable to get 20 CEO\'s into Washington with such short notice. The Secretary called us in last Friday and said that she was game for doing some additional calls which everyone in the business community thinks is a more efficient way to get this done. We are holding a meeting on Friday with the business community (up to 75 Washington reps) and would follow it up with individual assignments. We could still build an event with CEOs around late July Strategic Dialogue. We will get you a more detailed plan with all of the potential events and assignments. Kris/Elizabeth: Not sure if I missed your email or hard copy but was looking for a plan memo on Friday for this that I wanted to share with S. Can you advise on status? cdm 105','Status of Update Memo for S on ShanghaiFyi alal??????????????? ? ?1* Cheryl We are gathering info on the memo on the participation agreement which I will have up to you soon. It has taken a bit to get the right people to answer the specific questions you asked about previous agreements. In regard to the plan memo, we will have a more detailed plan for you tomorrow. We have been waiting for the recommendations of the new structural group that was set up in NYC last Friday afternoon (Lanny, the Chamber of Commerce, the Committee of 100, and others). We are getting a de-brief on their plans and new structure tomorrow. In our calls to GE\'s Jeff Immelt, the Chamber, and others we learned that it would not be viable to get 20 CEO\'s into Washington with such short notice. The Secretary called us in last Friday and said that she was game for doing some additional calls which everyone in the business community thinks is a more efficient way to get this done. We are holding a meeting on Friday with the business community (up to 75 Washington reps) and would follow it up with individual assignments. We could still build an event with CEOs around late July Strategic Dialogue. We will get you a more detailed plan with all of the potential events and assignments. Kris/Elizabeth: Not sure if I missed your email or hard copy but was looking for a plan memo on Friday for this that I wanted to share with S. Can you advise on status? cdm 105'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Communism',6,1,'1702 - C05761705.txt','(VON HAP) North Korea: Nuclear Test (YONHAP) North Korea: Nuclear TestImportance: High This is still being reported, we have no confirmation. N. Korea appears to have conducted nuclear test: source SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has detected an artificial earthquake in North Korea, suggesting the communist state went ahead with its threat to conduct a nuclear test, a source here said Monday. It was felt shortly before 10:00, the source said, declining to be named and adding that the magnitude was estimated at 4.5. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 PicGriffillastate.gov 4','(VON HAP) North Korea: Nuclear Test (YONHAP) North Korea: Nuclear TestImportance: High This is still being reported, we have no confirmation. N. Korea appears to have conducted nuclear test: source SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has detected an \"artificial earthquake\" in North Korea, suggesting the communist state went ahead with its threat to conduct a nuclear test, a source here said Monday. \"It was felt shortly before 10:00,\" the source said, declining to be named and adding that the magnitude was estimated at 4.5. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 PicGriffillastate.gov 4'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Communism',6,1,'1706 - C05761714.txt','(AP) North Korea: Nuclear Test (YONHAP) North Korea: Nuclear Test(AP) North Korea says it has successfully conducted an underground nuclear test. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTL@state.gov Importance: High N. Korea appears to have conducted nuclear test: source SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has detected an artificial earthquake in North Korea, suggesting the communist state went ahead with its threat to conduct a nuclear test, a source here said Monday. It was felt shortly before 10:00, the source said, declining to be named and adding that the magnitude was estimated at 4.5. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTLOstate.gov','(AP) North Korea: Nuclear Test (YONHAP) North Korea: Nuclear Test(AP) North Korea says it has successfully conducted an underground nuclear test. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTL@state.gov Importance: High N. Korea appears to have conducted nuclear test: source SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has detected an \"artificial earthquake\" in North Korea, suggesting the communist state went ahead with its threat to conduct a nuclear test, a source here said Monday. \"It was felt shortly before 10:00,\" the source said, declining to be named and adding that the magnitude was estimated at 4.5. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTLOstate.gov'),(12.064573083253274,6.032286541626637,2500,'Communism',6,2,'240 - C05739841.txt','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was soft on communism, and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public, they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY; Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was \"soft on communism,\" and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. \"Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public,\" they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Communism',6,1,'2413 - C05763589.txt','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late, presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a consistent policy toward North Korea. \'','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. \"It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late,\" presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a \"consistent policy\" toward North Korea. \''),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Communism',6,1,'2414 - C05763590.txt','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late, presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a consistent policy toward North Korea. iln','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. \"It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late,\" presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a \"consistent policy\" toward North Korea. iln'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Communism',6,1,'3595 - C05766321.txt','(AP) Number Two US diplomat huddles with South Korean officialsSEOUL, South Korea (AP) Washington\'s number two diplomat huddled with South Korean officials Wednesday to discuss North Korea amid a flurry of diplomacy to get the communist regime to return to disarmament talks. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg is on an Asian tour that has included stops in Vietnam, Malaysia and China. Steinberg met South Korean presidential security adviser Kim Sung-hwan and chief nuclear envoy Wi Sung-lac on Wednesday morning. He later paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Prime Minister Chung Un-chan. Snezhina Sandlin State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512 SandlinSD@state.gov','(AP) Number Two US diplomat huddles with South Korean officialsSEOUL, South Korea (AP) Washington\'s number two diplomat huddled with South Korean officials Wednesday to discuss North Korea amid a flurry of diplomacy to get the communist regime to return to disarmament talks. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg is on an Asian tour that has included stops in Vietnam, Malaysia and China. Steinberg met South Korean presidential security adviser Kim Sung-hwan and chief nuclear envoy Wi Sung-lac on Wednesday morning. He later paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Prime Minister Chung Un-chan. Snezhina Sandlin State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512 SandlinSD@state.gov'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Communist_Party_of_Chile',1,1,'1439 - C05761157.txt','TomorrowAre you sure there is no PC Monday on Pakistan?  ValmoroU@state.govl <VaIrnoroU@state.gov> B6','TomorrowAre you sure there is no PC Monday on Pakistan? ; ValmoroU@state.govl <VaIrnoroU@state.gov> B6'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Community_for_Democracy_and_Rights_of_Nations',3,1,'220 - C05739817.txt','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 320 pm - Topic B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi think I should go w Pat, You good with Pat going? Cdrn Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, IB From Mills, Cheryl D Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 11:20 AM To Benjamin, Daniel S Sullivan, Jacob 3 Hubbard, Gloria K Ca Bass, John R Kennedy, Patrick F Reines, Philippe Subject RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible, cdm From Benjamin, Daniel S Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 10:21 AM To Mills, Cheryl D Sullivan, Jacob 3 Hubbard, Gloria K B5 gubject Colleagues, B6 B5 You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will takelplace on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3-20 om in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. Blake Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism National Security Staff The White House B6','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 320 pm - Topic B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi think I should go w Pat, You good with Pat going? Cdrn Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, IB From Mills, Cheryl D Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 11:20 AM To Benjamin, Daniel S; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K Ca Bass, John R; Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe Subject RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible, cdm From Benjamin, Daniel S Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 10:21 AM To Mills, Cheryl D; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K B5 gubject Colleagues, B6 B5 You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will takelplace on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3-20 om in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. Blake Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism National Security Staff The White House B6'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Community_for_Democracy_and_Rights_of_Nations',3,1,'227 - C05739825.txt','Re: vionday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 londay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Re lonclay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 FW: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 RE: vlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm Fw. Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm- Benghazi Sounds good. Copying Lona. Great I think I should go w Pat. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] You good with Pat going? Cdrn Aonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5 Pat should go. Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1 or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB _ I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. cdm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise.','Re: vionday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 londay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Re lonclay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 FW: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 RE: vlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm Fw. Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm- Benghazi Sounds good. Copying Lona. Great I think I should go w Pat. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] You good with Pat going? Cdrn Aonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5 Pat should go. Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1 or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB _ I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. cdm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Community_for_Democracy_and_Rights_of_Nations',3,1,'3341 - C05765868.txt','Per Our DiscussionCalling in 5 min 4:30 is perfect. Pis call the house. Fyi below - ellen and I have been speaking today and I am addressing personally so don\'t worry and will advise if you need to step in. Will call you arouod 430 or later? whatever works. Cdrn Cheryl, I\'m avaiiable by cell or email. Ellen Sensitive But Unclassified Ellen, Here\'s what I have now. Will be in touch shortly with additional info. Call me if you have questions at 202-647-7693. Thanks, Frank Wed: 15:00 Gates/Tauscher/Cartwright Briefing to Hill Leaders Thurs: Trips to counties with Flornouy, Gordon, Sherwood-Randall, and O\'Reilly 1500 White House Statement 160j Pentagon Briefing with Gates/Tauscher/Cartwright 1700 Tauscher/Cartwright foreign press center briefing Friday: joint SeeDef/SeeState Op-ed i','Per Our DiscussionCalling in 5 min 4:30 is perfect. Pis call the house. Fyi below - ellen and I have been speaking today and I am addressing personally so don\'t worry and will advise if you need to step in. Will call you arouod 430 or later? whatever works. Cdrn Cheryl, I\'m avaiiable by cell or email. Ellen Sensitive But Unclassified Ellen, Here\'s what I have now. Will be in touch shortly with additional info. Call me if you have questions at 202-647-7693. Thanks, Frank Wed: 15:00 Gates/Tauscher/Cartwright Briefing to Hill Leaders Thurs: Trips to counties with Flornouy, Gordon, Sherwood-Randall, and O\'Reilly 1500 White House Statement 160j Pentagon Briefing with Gates/Tauscher/Cartwright 1700 Tauscher/Cartwright foreign press center briefing Friday: joint SeeDef/SeeState Op-ed i'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Community_of_Democracies',1,1,'2026 - C05762652.txt','Jim travel this weekCheryl, Jake, Huma, Jim is traveling to Europe this Thursday ? Sunday, as follows: Thursday/Friday: Dubrovnik for the 2009 Croatia Summit Friday evening/Saturday morning: Baku, Azerbaijan on N-K Saturday afternoon: Yerevan, Armenia on N-K Saturday evening/Sunday: Lisbon for the Community of Democracies meeting He\'ll leave early Thursday morning and return to DC on Sunday evening. Amy Scanlon from our office will staff Jim on the trip. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931','Jim travel this weekCheryl, Jake, Huma, Jim is traveling to Europe this Thursday ? Sunday, as follows: Thursday/Friday: Dubrovnik for the 2009 Croatia Summit Friday evening/Saturday morning: Baku, Azerbaijan on N-K Saturday afternoon: Yerevan, Armenia on N-K Saturday evening/Sunday: Lisbon for the Community of Democracies meeting He\'ll leave early Thursday morning and return to DC on Sunday evening. Amy Scanlon from our office will staff Jim on the trip. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Compact_of_Free_Association',1,1,'2472 - C05763809.txt','Palau release on free association meetingBelow is Palau\'s statement on the recent meeting in the required free association review. The fourth is the key paragraph. Jake, I\'ll call. Jeff 202-343-2905 o, A Compact of Free Association replaced the United States administration of Palau, islands which the U.S. took in war and subsequently administered for the United Nations. The Compact, which was signed in 1986 and took effect October 1, 1994, includes provisions of various duration. Some are to last at least 50 years, including full U.S. military authority -- although the power of the U.S. to deny access to Palau and its extensive waters by the military of any other nation is to continue in perpetuity. The amounts and types of U.S. budgetary and programmatic assistance to Palau under the Compact are specified for 15 years, but the Compact requires reviews of its terms and the entire relationship on its 15th, 30th, and 40th anniversaries. The reviews are to consider the operating requirements of the Government of Palau and the islands\' development. The Compact also commits the U.S. to acting on the findings and to promoting Palau\'s long-term economic development. A Palauan delegation that included Vice President Kerai Mariur, Chief Representative for Compact Review Joshua Koshiba, Minister of Health Dr. Stevenson J. Kuartei, Palau Community College President Dr. Patrick Tellei, Ambassador to the U.S. Hersey Kyota, Representative to the United Nations Stuart Beck, and their consultants met in Honolulu on July 8-9 in connection with the 15th Anniversary Review with an American delegation that included Department of State Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands Affairs Alcy Frelick, the head of the US Delegation, and representatives of the Departments of the Interior and Defense and the Weather and Postal Services. The U.S. delegation made positive statements on a few matters and agreed to discuss some others further. A number of the U.S. delegation\'s statements, however, evidenced a need for greater study by some U.S. officials of the intent as well as the letter of the Compact, the relationship as a whole, Palau\'s economic situation and fiscal responsibility commitments, and Palau\'s contributions to the U.S. and to international harmony -- including sacrifice by Palauans in the U.S. military, the UN international peacekeeping force and Palau\'s strategic location and posture, and Palau\'s positions in the U.N. Palau is grateful for its partnership with the U.S. and wants to continue in the association as called for by the Compact, deepen the relationship, and develop its capacities as a freely associated state. It appreciates the more positive expressions of U.S. Secretaries of State Clinton and of the Interior Salazar and congressional leaders of both political parties. Palau fully trusts that reflection will result in an approach to the relationship consistent with the Compact and to positions befitting the great nation that is the United States. Recognizing that the questions of the association are relatively small and unique for the Government of the U.S. and that the U.S. faces many and extraordinary challenges at this time, Palau understands why more deliberation by U.S. officials can be needed. Because of this, because of the confidence that it has in the United States, and because it would not be productive to elaborate with others on the conversations at this stage, Palau\'s representatives are confining additional comment to official communications. B6','Palau release on free association meetingBelow is Palau\'s statement on the recent meeting in the required free association review. The fourth is the key paragraph. Jake, I\'ll call. Jeff 202-343-2905 o, A Compact of Free Association replaced the United States administration of Palau, islands which the U.S. took in war and subsequently administered for the United Nations. The Compact, which was signed in 1986 and took effect October 1, 1994, includes provisions of various duration. Some are to last at least 50 years, including full U.S. military authority -- although the power of the U.S. to deny access to Palau and its extensive waters by the military of any other nation is to continue in perpetuity. The amounts and types of U.S. budgetary and programmatic assistance to Palau under the Compact are specified for 15 years, but the Compact requires reviews of its terms and the entire relationship on its 15th, 30th, and 40th anniversaries. The reviews are to consider the operating requirements of the Government of Palau and the islands\' development. The Compact also commits the U.S. to acting on the findings and to promoting Palau\'s long-term economic development. A Palauan delegation that included Vice President Kerai Mariur, Chief Representative for Compact Review Joshua Koshiba, Minister of Health Dr. Stevenson J. Kuartei, Palau Community College President Dr. Patrick Tellei, Ambassador to the U.S. Hersey Kyota, Representative to the United Nations Stuart Beck, and their consultants met in Honolulu on July 8-9 in connection with the 15th Anniversary Review with an American delegation that included Department of State Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands Affairs Alcy Frelick, the head of the US Delegation, and representatives of the Departments of the Interior and Defense and the Weather and Postal Services. The U.S. delegation made positive statements on a few matters and agreed to discuss some others further. A number of the U.S. delegation\'s statements, however, evidenced a need for greater study by some U.S. officials of the intent as well as the letter of the Compact, the relationship as a whole, Palau\'s economic situation and fiscal responsibility commitments, and Palau\'s contributions to the U.S. and to international harmony -- including sacrifice by Palauans in the U.S. military, the UN international peacekeeping force and Palau\'s strategic location and posture, and Palau\'s positions in the U.N. Palau is grateful for its partnership with the U.S. and wants to continue in the association as called for by the Compact, deepen the relationship, and develop its capacities as a freely associated state. It appreciates the more positive expressions of U.S. Secretaries of State Clinton and of the Interior Salazar and congressional leaders of both political parties. Palau fully trusts that reflection will result in an approach to the relationship consistent with the Compact and to positions befitting the great nation that is the United States. Recognizing that the questions of the association are relatively small and unique for the Government of the U.S. and that the U.S. faces many and extraordinary challenges at this time, Palau understands why more deliberation by U.S. officials can be needed. Because of this, because of the confidence that it has in the United States, and because it would not be productive to elaborate with others on the conversations at this stage, Palau\'s representatives are confining additional comment to official communications. B6'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Compassionate_release',2,1,'2489 - C05763835.txt','(Reuters) Scots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmakerScots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmaker LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A decision by the Scottish government whether to release a Libyan convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing may be announced as early as Thursday, a legislator said on Wednesday. Christine Grahame, a member of the Scottish Parliament who has campaigned against the conviction, said she expected former Libyan intelligence agent Abdel Basset al-Megrahi to be freed early on compassionate grounds because he has terminal cancer. The regional administration has come under pressure from the United States to keep Megrahi in jail, while a British government minister said the wait for news was becoming embarrassing. I don\'t think it will be long coming, Grahame told BBC radio. I suspect we might have something maybe tomorrow (Thursday) morning. We will probably go for compassionate release. It avoids a lot of difficulties. Scotland\'s Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill is considering two requests from Megrahi to be released early, on compassionate grounds or under a prisoner transfer agreement (PTA) between Britain and Libya. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(Reuters) Scots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmakerScots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmaker LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A decision by the Scottish government whether to release a Libyan convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing may be announced as early as Thursday, a legislator said on Wednesday. Christine Grahame, a member of the Scottish Parliament who has campaigned against the conviction, said she expected former Libyan intelligence agent Abdel Basset al-Megrahi to be freed early on compassionate grounds because he has terminal cancer. The regional administration has come under pressure from the United States to keep Megrahi in jail, while a British government minister said the wait for news was \"becoming embarrassing\". \"I don\'t think it will be long coming,\" Grahame told BBC radio. \"I suspect we might have something maybe tomorrow (Thursday) morning. We will probably go for compassionate release. It avoids a lot of difficulties.\" Scotland\'s Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill is considering two requests from Megrahi to be released early, on compassionate grounds or under a prisoner transfer agreement (PTA) between Britain and Libya. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Compassionate_release',2,1,'2538 - C05763977.txt','(AP) Decision in Lockerbie case ThursdayDecision in Lockerbie case Thursday LONDON (AP) The Scottish government says a decision has been reached in the case of Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi and will be announced Thursday. A statement released Wednesday says Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill has informed families and other interested parties that he has reached his decisions on the applications for prisoner transfer and compassionate release. A Scottish government spokeswoman says the minister\'s decision will not be released before Thursday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Decision in Lockerbie case ThursdayDecision in Lockerbie case Thursday LONDON (AP) The Scottish government says a decision has been reached in the case of Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi and will be announced Thursday. A statement released Wednesday says Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill has \"informed families and other interested parties that he has reached his decisions on the applications for prisoner transfer and compassionate release.\" A Scottish government spokeswoman says the minister\'s decision will not be released before Thursday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(12.429216196844383,6.214608098422191,2500,'Comprehensive_Nuclear-Test-Ban_Treaty',5,2,'1974 - C05762567.txt','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do, said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. \"All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do,\" said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.'),(12.429216196844383,6.214608098422191,2500,'Comprehensive_Nuclear-Test-Ban_Treaty',5,2,'2466 - C05763800.txt','from today\'s Financial Times....Financial Times FT.com FT .com FINANCIAL \'11114ES COMMENT Clinton can deliver a tough message to India By Strobe Talbott Published: July 16 2009 20:06 When Hillary Clinton arrives in India on Friday, the US secretary of state will no doubt strike the upbeat tone that befits relations between the world\'s two largest democracies. But she is expected also to engage her hosts candidly on two issues that have been contentious in the past and may be in future: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. In both areas, President Barack Obama\'s positions are radically different from his predecessor\'s. Unlike George W. Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265','from today\'s Financial Times....Financial Times FT.com FT .com FINANCIAL \'11114ES COMMENT Clinton can deliver a tough message to India By Strobe Talbott Published: July 16 2009 20:06 When Hillary Clinton arrives in India on Friday, the US secretary of state will no doubt strike the upbeat tone that befits relations between the world\'s two largest democracies. But she is expected also to engage her hosts candidly on two issues that have been contentious in the past and may be in future: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. In both areas, President Barack Obama\'s positions are radically different from his predecessor\'s. Unlike George W. Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Comprehensive_Nuclear-Test-Ban_Treaty',5,1,'2476 - C05763813.txt','Follow-upRemind me to discuss this with you. Rich -- I thought the admonitions S gave to Ellen Tauscher about how we need a serious Hill strategy plan re Start and CTBT and that such a plan must necessarily inform the actual negotiating work that Rose does could have been applied word for word to climate. I am going to raise this with her on the India trip. I\'ll tell her we\'ve met and that we\'re meeting again soon. But I am also going to make clear that I may need to bring in a completely dedicated high-level person to do this. I just have a very hard time figuring out how you guys, with all you\'re up against, can do this yourselves. 77S','Follow-upRemind me to discuss this with you. Rich -- I thought the admonitions S gave to Ellen Tauscher about how we need a serious Hill strategy plan re Start and CTBT and that such a plan must necessarily inform the actual negotiating work that Rose does could have been applied word for word to climate. I am going to raise this with her on the India trip. I\'ll tell her we\'ve met and that we\'re meeting again soon. But I am also going to make clear that I may need to bring in a completely dedicated high-level person to do this. I just have a very hard time figuring out how you guys, with all you\'re up against, can do this yourselves. 77S'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Comprehensive_Nuclear-Test-Ban_Treaty',5,1,'2485 - C05763825.txt','Follow-upI can dO a meeting on Saturday am if that works or Sunday am. Which is better for you? Ok. Let\'s discuss this and my list over the weekend. Can we set time for meeting? Remind me to discuss this with you. Rich -- I thought the admonitions S gave to Ellen Tauscher about how we need a serious Hill strategy plan re Start and CTBT and that such a plan must necessarily inform the actual negotiating work that Rose does could have been applied word for word to climate. I am going to raise this with her on the India trip. I\'ll tell her we\'ve met and that we\'re meeting again soon. But I am also going to make clear that I may need to bring in a completely dedicated high-level person to do this. I just have a very hard time figuring out how you guys, with all you\'re up against, can do this yourselves.','Follow-upI can dO a meeting on Saturday am if that works or Sunday am. Which is better for you? Ok. Let\'s discuss this and my \"list\" over the weekend. Can we set time for meeting? Remind me to discuss this with you. Rich -- I thought the admonitions S gave to Ellen Tauscher about how we need a serious Hill strategy plan re Start and CTBT and that such a plan must necessarily inform the actual negotiating work that Rose does could have been applied word for word to climate. I am going to raise this with her on the India trip. I\'ll tell her we\'ve met and that we\'re meeting again soon. But I am also going to make clear that I may need to bring in a completely dedicated high-level person to do this. I just have a very hard time figuring out how you guys, with all you\'re up against, can do this yourselves.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Comprehensive_Nuclear-Test-Ban_Treaty',5,1,'2794 - C05764490.txt','Informal Note on S and CTBT Article XIV Conference Participation Article XIVJake, Per your request, see the attached informal note. Simon and I are happy to further discuss next week. The one item we not sure of is part of item 2, in particular at what level. We may be able to get some indication, but of course, it would also depend on us. If S were to speak, I think others might have their FMs speak as well. Hi guys, Can you provide, by COB today, an informal note that lays out in brief: 1. The purpose of this conference 2. Who you expect to participate (which countries and at what level) 3. What message S would deliver in her remarks and 4. Any other info you think would be helpful in making a decision I like this idea a lot, provided that there is broad FM participation and we have a useful message to deliver.','Informal Note on S and CTBT Article XIV Conference Participation Article XIVJake, Per your request, see the attached informal note. Simon and I are happy to further discuss next week. The one item we not sure of is part of item 2, in particular at what level. We may be able to get some indication, but of course, it would also depend on us. If S were to speak, I think others might have their FMs speak as well. Hi guys, Can you provide, by COB today, an informal note that lays out in brief: 1. The purpose of this conference 2. Who you expect to participate (which countries and at what level) 3. What message S would deliver in her remarks; and 4. Any other info you think would be helpful in making a decision I like this idea a lot, provided that there is broad FM participation and we have a useful message to deliver.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Comprehensive_Peace_Agreement',1,1,'2684 - C05764258.txt','For Joe -- Juba Update Juba UpdateMessage from scott gration Huma, Special Envoy Gration is asking that this message be passed to the Secretary. Secretary Clinton, greetings from Juba, Southern Sudan, where we\'ve just held our latest round of trilateral talks between the Southern People\'s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and National Congress Party (NCP), facilitated by the United States. This update outlines the outcomes of our trilateral and bilateral discussions, and highlights of the some important issues that will influence our planning in the months ahead. In addition, I\'ll pass on some impressions from my visit to the Kenana Sugar Factory that illustrates why I believe we need smarter sanctions for Sudan. SPLM and NCP Agreement Yesterday I witnessed the initialing of a bilateral agreement between the SPLM and NCP, in which the parties laid out points of agreement on ten of the twelve major outstanding issues in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). Culminating three months of negotiations, this agreement documents a shared vision for implementing the Abyei arbitration decision, for moving forward on border demarcation, for completing legal reforms, and for resolving other key issues. If the parties match their words with actions, it will bring them closer to full CPA implementation and to peaceful coexistence. To ensure implementation, we have backed up the agreement with timelines and a stoplight chart that we will use to hold both parties accountable to their words. With this agreement, we can now turn our full attention to resolving the electoral census and the referenda for self-determination. We will resume our trilateral talks in Juba in early September. These two issues are the most controversial and potentially destabilizing challenges facing Sudan. It appears likely that we will ultimately have to raise these politically sensitive issues to the level of the Presidency (President Bashir, Vice President Kiir, and Vice President Taha) to reach final agreement. I will keep you posted on my discussions and the potential for meetings at the Presidency-level in Khartoum or Juba. Looming NCP-SPLM Dilemma 1^1A','For Joe -- Juba Update Juba UpdateMessage from scott gration Huma, Special Envoy Gration is asking that this message be passed to the Secretary. Secretary Clinton, greetings from Juba, Southern Sudan, where we\'ve just held our latest round of trilateral talks between the Southern People\'s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and National Congress Party (NCP), facilitated by the United States. This update outlines the outcomes of our trilateral and bilateral discussions, and highlights of the some important issues that will influence our planning in the months ahead. In addition, I\'ll pass on some impressions from my visit to the Kenana Sugar Factory that illustrates why I believe we need smarter sanctions for Sudan. SPLM and NCP Agreement Yesterday I witnessed the initialing of a bilateral agreement between the SPLM and NCP, in which the parties laid out points of agreement on ten of the twelve major outstanding issues in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). Culminating three months of negotiations, this agreement documents a shared vision for implementing the Abyei arbitration decision, for moving forward on border demarcation, for completing legal reforms, and for resolving other key issues. If the parties match their words with actions, it will bring them closer to full CPA implementation and to peaceful coexistence. To ensure implementation, we have backed up the agreement with timelines and a stoplight chart that we will use to hold both parties accountable to their words. With this agreement, we can now turn our full attention to resolving the electoral census and the referenda for self-determination. We will resume our trilateral talks in Juba in early September. These two issues are the most controversial and potentially destabilizing challenges facing Sudan. It appears likely that we will ultimately have to raise these politically sensitive issues to the level of the Presidency (President Bashir, Vice President Kiir, and Vice President Taha) to reach final agreement. I will keep you posted on my discussions and the potential for meetings at the Presidency-level in Khartoum or Juba. Looming NCP-SPLM Dilemma 1^1A'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Computer-generated_imagery',15,1,'170 - C05739760.txt','Anything to report?Sorry ? I\'ve been flat out. (And I\'ve agreed to have dinner with Anne-Marie at 7!) 1. Well get you a new CGI draft tomorrow morning for you to noodle on. Feel free to\'call when you\'ve looked at it and we can talk about other directions if it doesn\'t feel right. 2, Tom met with Barak today I will get readout from Sam V tomorrow afternoon. Wendy is going to write points for you. 3. Yousef called to say now that Jeff is gone ABZ has no one to talk to on a regular basis and asked if he could talk to Bill Burns. 4. Ben Rhodes sent me the draft UNGA speech which I will forward to you shortly. 5. Bill/Wendy are currently in a SVTC on some information that they may want to report to you on ? but unclear whether there is anything to it. 6. We\'ve nailed down a $15 mm non-lethal support and $15 mm humanitarian support announcement for next Friday\'s Friends of Syria meeting. 7. Hold on Rick Olson was lifted by Paul. 8. Protestors stormed Ansar al Shade\'s headquarters in Benghazi, and a huge number marched against militias. 9. 1 saw Dennis Ross today for one of our S/P sessions. I can fill you in on the latest on his effort. Also, he will send you some stuff in advance of your relevant meetings (he was just in Israel). That\'s the key stuff for now. More medium-range stuff to discuss in NY. From H [mallto:HDR22@dintonernall.comj','Anything to report?Sorry ? I\'ve been flat out. (And I\'ve agreed to have dinner with Anne-Marie at 7!) 1. Well get you a new CGI draft tomorrow morning for you to noodle on. Feel free to\'call when you\'ve looked at it and we can talk about other directions if it doesn\'t feel right. 2, Tom met with Barak today; I will get readout from Sam V tomorrow afternoon. Wendy is going to write points for you. 3. Yousef called to say now that Jeff is gone ABZ has no one to talk to on a regular basis and asked if he could talk to Bill Burns. 4. Ben Rhodes sent me the draft UNGA speech which I will forward to you shortly. 5. Bill/Wendy are currently in a SVTC on some information that they may want to report to you on ? but unclear whether there is anything to it. 6. We\'ve nailed down a $15 mm non-lethal support and $15 mm humanitarian support announcement for next Friday\'s Friends of Syria meeting. 7. Hold on Rick Olson was lifted by Paul. 8. Protestors stormed Ansar al Shade\'s headquarters in Benghazi, and a huge number marched against militias. 9. 1 saw Dennis Ross today for one of our S/P sessions. I can fill you in on the latest on his effort. Also, he will send you some stuff in advance of your relevant meetings (he was just in Israel). That\'s the key stuff for now. More medium-range stuff to discuss in NY. From H [mallto:HDR22@dintonernall.comj'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Computer-generated_imagery',15,1,'176 - C05739767.txt','cgi draft v3 092212.docxAttachments: egi draft v3 092212.doex B5 Megan is working on a development speech but please read the below if you can this afternoon. Let me know your thoughts.','cgi draft v3 092212.docxAttachments: egi draft v3 092212.doex B5 Megan is working on a development speech but please read the below if you can this afternoon. Let me know your thoughts.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Computer-generated_imagery',15,1,'182 - C05739775.txt','cgi draft v3 092212.docxMegan is working on a development speech but please read the below if you can this afternoon. B5 et me know your thoughts.','cgi draft v3 092212.docxMegan is working on a development speech but please read the below if you can this afternoon. B5 et me know your thoughts.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Computer-generated_imagery',15,1,'2392 - C05763476.txt','Out of Office AutoReply: MEMO: N. Ireland/CGI/Pres.Clinton/I am out of the country until August 14. I will have intermittent access to email until that time. If you need immediate assistance, please call Joanne laszczych at 202-647-5548. If you need me urgently, I can be reached through State Department Ops. Otherwise, I will respond when I have access to email. Thank you. cdm','Out of Office AutoReply: MEMO: N. Ireland/CGI/Pres.Clinton/I am out of the country until August 14. I will have intermittent access to email until that time. If you need immediate assistance, please call Joanne laszczych at 202-647-5548. If you need me urgently, I can be reached through State Department Ops. Otherwise, I will respond when I have access to email. Thank you. cdm'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Computer-generated_imagery',15,1,'2704 - C05764294.txt','Video Success and Another IdeaI can attest to the fact that this has thus far been the shining star of the initiative (from a non-policy perspective) and I think speaks to how hrc will do diplomacy and development differently. In addition to what katie mentioned-- Institute for International Education (goodman) included it in their weekly email to more than 8000 institutions, Pepsi showed it an internal meeting last week and will show it at a global conference this week, and CGI has gotten feedback about the video and has gotten increased interest in commitments in this area. It has also been pushed out to posts through internal sites. We are also trying to see if we can get it in a rotation or on mtvU or their website and bet as part of the world food day push. Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1. It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries tremendous weight that in a short amount of time and little push to reach out to communities we have raised the bar for engaging content through video.','Video Success and Another IdeaI can attest to the fact that this has thus far been the shining star of the initiative (from a non-policy perspective) and I think speaks to how hrc will do diplomacy and development differently. In addition to what katie mentioned-- Institute for International Education (goodman) included it in their weekly email to more than 8000 institutions, Pepsi showed it an internal meeting last week and will show it at a global conference this week, and CGI has gotten feedback about the video and has gotten increased interest in commitments in this area. It has also been pushed out to posts through internal sites. We are also trying to see if we can get it in a rotation or on mtvU or their website and bet as part of the world food day push. Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1. It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries tremendous weight that in a short amount of time and little push to reach out to communities we have raised the bar for engaging content through video.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Computer-generated_imagery',15,1,'2849 - C05764570.txt','LiebermanWill do. Mccain also called wjc office today asking to come to cgi. He wants to come see me w McCain, Graham and Collins about Af\'stan. Pls put on list to discuss. Joe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.','LiebermanWill do. Mccain also called wjc office today asking to come to cgi. He wants to come see me w McCain, Graham and Collins about Af\'stan. Pls put on list to discuss. Joe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Computer-generated_imagery',15,1,'2884 - C05764637.txt','Friday 9/25 A must readJan, will be in touch later today. Valmoro, Lona J I would love to see you. We\'ll have to play timing by ear so I\'m copying Huma and Lona to help schedule. Hillary, I expect you are claimed six times over, given everyone who is in NY for CGI, but I will be in NY from tonight through next Saturday (returning Saturday), so if you could have dinner Friday night or just a cup of tea after the closing plenary, I would love to see you. I loved the Washington Post pieces e,1, And your inquiry meant a lot to and I appreciated having a few minutes to talk. I know how true it is that this is 24/7 as the Post quoted you remarking. Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 Thx Jan. I\'ll call to check in. Hillary: See today\'s Limits of Force OpEd by Chuck Hagel. No answers but apt analysis. Might Congressional momentum for development assistance reform warrant serious consideration of former or current Member of Congress to head USAID? Hagel? Lee Hamilton?... Still thinking! Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 B6 B6','Friday 9/25 A must readJan, will be in touch later today. Valmoro, Lona J I would love to see you. We\'ll have to play timing by ear so I\'m copying Huma and Lona to help schedule. Hillary, I expect you are claimed six times over, given everyone who is in NY for CGI, but I will be in NY from tonight through next Saturday (returning Saturday), so if you could have dinner Friday night or just a cup of tea after the closing plenary, I would love to see you. I loved the Washington Post pieces e,1, And your inquiry meant a lot to and I appreciated having a few minutes to talk. I know how true it is that this is \"24/7\" as the Post quoted you remarking. Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 Thx Jan. I\'ll call to check in. Hillary: See today\'s \"Limits of Force\" OpEd by Chuck Hagel. No answers but apt analysis. Might Congressional momentum for development assistance reform warrant serious consideration of former or current Member of Congress to head USAID? Hagel? Lee Hamilton?... Still thinking! Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 B6 B6'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Computer-generated_imagery',15,1,'2891 - C05764649.txt','Friday 9/25 A must readtaking jan off we have been talking to wjc team about a dinner friday night post cgi (that i believe you and wjc discussed) and if we do that, we can include her there. you should know that barbra striesand and jim brolin have also askedif you and wjc want to have dinner friday night if you are interested. her performance is sat night I would love to see you. We\'ll have to play timing by ear so I\'m copying Huma and Lona to help schedule. Hillary, I expect you are claimed six times over, given everyone who is in NY for CGI, but I will be in NY from tonight through next Saturday (returning Saturday), so if you could have dinner Friday night or just a cup of tea after the closing plenary, I would love to see you. I loved the Washington Post piece1111 I And your inquiry meant a lot to and I appreciated having a few minutes to talk. I know how true it is that this is 24/7 as the Post quoted you remarking. Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 Hillary: See today\'s Limits of Force OpEd by Chuck Hagel. No answers but apt analysis. Might Congressional momentum for development assistance reform warrant serious consideration of former or current Member of Congress to head USAID? Hagel? Lee Hamilton?... Still thinking! Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005','Friday 9/25 A must readtaking jan off we have been talking to wjc team about a dinner friday night post cgi (that i believe you and wjc discussed) and if we do that, we can include her there. you should know that barbra striesand and jim brolin have also askedif you and wjc want to have dinner friday night if you are interested. her performance is sat night I would love to see you. We\'ll have to play timing by ear so I\'m copying Huma and Lona to help schedule. Hillary, I expect you are claimed six times over, given everyone who is in NY for CGI, but I will be in NY from tonight through next Saturday (returning Saturday), so if you could have dinner Friday night or just a cup of tea after the closing plenary, I would love to see you. I loved the Washington Post piece1111 I And your inquiry meant a lot to and I appreciated having a few minutes to talk. I know how true it is that this is \"24/7\" as the Post quoted you remarking. Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 Hillary: See today\'s \"Limits of Force\" OpEd by Chuck Hagel. No answers but apt analysis. Might Congressional momentum for development assistance reform warrant serious consideration of former or current Member of Congress to head USAID? Hagel? Lee Hamilton?... Still thinking! Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Computer-generated_imagery',15,1,'2903 - C05764666.txt','CGI Speech First DraftAttachments: CGI Draft 1 LM MR 9.20.09 930 pm.doc ATT00001.txt This is a very rough first cut at the CGI speech, mostly to give you an idea of structure, themes, and some of the substance. It has a long way to go. We are still waiting for feedback and for input from various people, including Jack. We will have a much improved draft by Monday night. I\'m not sure if you are in Washington or NY, but will fax this to Whitehaven in case you are there. Thanks.','CGI Speech First DraftAttachments: CGI Draft 1 LM MR 9.20.09 930 pm.doc; ATT00001.txt This is a very rough first cut at the CGI speech, mostly to give you an idea of structure, themes, and some of the substance. It has a long way to go. We are still waiting for feedback and for input from various people, including Jack. We will have a much improved draft by Monday night. I\'m not sure if you are in Washington or NY, but will fax this to Whitehaven in case you are there. Thanks.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Computer-generated_imagery',15,1,'2908 - C05764671.txt','CGI Speech First DraftFaxing to you there. Keep in mind that it is rough and has placeholders and some notional sections in brackets. Thx. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 20, 2009, at 10:18 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > I\'m in NY. Thx. > This is a very rough first cut at the CGI speech, mostly to give you > an idea of structure, themes, and some of the substance. It has a long > way to go. We are still waiting for feedback and for input from > various people, including Jack. > We will have a much improved draft by Monday night. > I\'m not sure if you are in. Washington or NY, but will fax this to > Whitehaven in case you are there. Thanks.','CGI Speech First DraftFaxing to you there. Keep in mind that it is rough and has placeholders and some notional sections in brackets. Thx. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 20, 2009, at 10:18 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > I\'m in NY. Thx. > This is a very rough first cut at the CGI speech, mostly to give you > an idea of structure, themes, and some of the substance. It has a long > way to go. We are still waiting for feedback and for input from > various people, including Jack. > We will have a much improved draft by Monday night. > I\'m not sure if you are in. Washington or NY, but will fax this to > Whitehaven in case you are there. Thanks.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Computer-generated_imagery',15,1,'2964 - C05764783.txt','Fwd: Re:Inside CGI.. More later. This is written from my BlackBerry. Let me know how you think today played.','Fwd: Re:Inside CGI.. More later. This is written from my BlackBerry. Let me know how you think today played.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Computer-generated_imagery',15,1,'3025 - C05764894.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars. Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of Dead Aid, the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\" Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of \"Dead Aid\", the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Computer-generated_imagery',15,1,'3029 - C05764903.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidOk. PIs print for me and review for CGI speech. Fyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World <http://www.philanthrocapitalism.net/> . The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week <http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.orgiournneetings/meeting_annual.asp?Section=OurMeetings&PageTitle=CGI%20An nual%20Meeting> may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dynkontent/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111602039.html> , fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars.','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidOk. PIs print for me and review for CGI speech. Fyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World <http://www.philanthrocapitalism.net/> . The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week <http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.orgiournneetings/meeting_annual.asp?Section=OurMeetings&PageTitle=CGI%20An nual%20Meeting> may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dynkontent/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111602039.html> , fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\"'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Computer-generated_imagery',15,1,'3373 - C05765915.txt','Somali Rebels trying to kill Asha HajiMelanne and Huma: I want to bring you up to speed on our support to Asha Haji. Embassy Nairobi informed me earlier today that one of our political officers spoke to Asha this morning, offered her assistance, agreed to meet with her and stated we were prepared to request Kenyan police protection for her and her family. (Asha is currently in Nairobi with her family.) Ambassador Ranneberger has been working to secure hospital treatment for all of those being medevaced to Nairobi. The embassy will respond with as much assistance as it can to Asha\'s concerns. I\'ll pass you any additional information I receive on this issue. Regards, Johnnie Thanks, Johnnie. I was in meeting with S and Asha. Asha did say she was living with her family in Nairobi and she was terrified for their safety and her own. I\'m sure it will mean a great deal if embassy gets on touch with her to see what\'s\'s possible. Huma: We are all horrified by this morning\'s suicide bombing and loss of life in Mogadishu. Tell Allida that I have just spoken to Amb. Michael Ranneburger in Nairobi. I asked Michael to contact Asha Haji as soon as possible to determine how we might be of assistance to her and her family. (Michael knows Asha and believes she may be in Nairobi, but will find out asap where she is. Asha\'s family, husband and children, are generally resident in Nairobi,) I\'ve asked Michael to secure Kenyan police protection for the family while they are in Kenya and to explore Importance: High Johnnie - what kind of guidance can we give Allida who is a good friend of HRC and who has been also trying to help Asha Haji. I know hrc has been concerned about this. Huma, H met Asha at CGI and raised concerns about her security. She sent Asha to undersecretary Carson. They met for an hour. Note to US embassy in Nairobi was to be sent re Asha and her family\'s security. Embassy won\'t meet with her. Today\'s massacre killed her closest allies and blinded and critically wounded her brother. Asha is last moderate leader. She is speaking out. They want to kill her, Huma. Please tell Hillary. If you want I will email her. Asha\'s phone Dick Wilbur at US Mission to UN in Geneva tried to contact embassy in Nairobi by email. No response yet. Thanks, Allida Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry','Somali Rebels trying to kill Asha HajiMelanne and Huma: I want to bring you up to speed on our support to Asha Haji. Embassy Nairobi informed me earlier today that one of our political officers spoke to Asha this morning, offered her assistance, agreed to meet with her and stated we were prepared to request Kenyan police protection for her and her family. (Asha is currently in Nairobi with her family.) Ambassador Ranneberger has been working to secure hospital treatment for all of those being medevaced to Nairobi. The embassy will respond with as much assistance as it can to Asha\'s concerns. I\'ll pass you any additional information I receive on this issue. Regards, Johnnie Thanks, Johnnie. I was in meeting with S and Asha. Asha did say she was living with her family in Nairobi and she was terrified for their safety and her own. I\'m sure it will mean a great deal if embassy gets on touch with her to see what\'s\'s possible. Huma: We are all horrified by this morning\'s suicide bombing and loss of life in Mogadishu. Tell Allida that I have just spoken to Amb. Michael Ranneburger in Nairobi. I asked Michael to contact Asha Haji as soon as possible to determine how we might be of assistance to her and her family. (Michael knows Asha and believes she may be in Nairobi, but will find out asap where she is. Asha\'s family, husband and children, are generally resident in Nairobi,) I\'ve asked Michael to secure Kenyan police protection for the family while they are in Kenya and to explore Importance: High Johnnie - what kind of guidance can we give Allida who is a good friend of HRC and who has been also trying to help Asha Haji. I know hrc has been concerned about this. Huma, H met Asha at CGI and raised concerns about her security. She sent Asha to undersecretary Carson. They met for an hour. Note to US embassy in Nairobi was to be sent re Asha and her family\'s security. Embassy won\'t meet with her. Today\'s massacre killed her closest allies and blinded and critically wounded her brother. Asha is last moderate leader. She is speaking out. They want to kill her, Huma. Please tell Hillary. If you want I will email her. Asha\'s phone Dick Wilbur at US Mission to UN in Geneva tried to contact embassy in Nairobi by email. No response yet. Thanks, Allida Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Computer-generated_imagery',15,1,'3530 - C05766194.txt','Great speech by Hilary!See below-Pepsi would like to show the video at company meetings over the next couple of weeks including their internal global hunger meeting next week in Delhi-and at the start of their session on hunger the week after in Thailand. Please see below Indra join\'s Secr Clinton in Des Moines at the WFP and as part of gearing up our troops hoped we might use the inspiring video! Derek Anyway we can get the video that she used? Want to use it as we start our internal global hunger meet next week in Delhi-and if CGI agreed also at the start of our session on hunger the week after in Thailand. D','Great speech by Hilary!See below-Pepsi would like to show the video at company meetings over the next couple of weeks including their internal global hunger meeting next week in Delhi-and at the start of their session on hunger the week after in Thailand. Please see below Indra join\'s Secr Clinton in Des Moines at the WFP and as part of gearing up our troops hoped we might use the inspiring video! Derek Anyway we can get the video that she used? Want to use it as we start our internal global hunger meet next week in Delhi-and if CGI agreed also at the start of our session on hunger the week after in Thailand. D'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Computer_virus',1,1,'1623 - C05761481.txt','Drawings sent last weekAttachments: WhitePlains - 09-12-14 - deltransltr- explain dwgs sent to Oscar last week.pdf Pls print. Dear Madam Secretary, Please see attached letter regarding drawings sent last week per request to Oscar. Hard copy to your attention is being fedexed to NY address. Thank you, Donald Donald Lococo Architects, LLC 3413 1/2 M Street, NW Suite A Washington, DC 20007 202 337 4422 phone 202 337 2622 fax Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4687 (20091214) The message was checked by ESET N0D32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com','Drawings sent last weekAttachments: WhitePlains - 09-12-14 - deltransltr- explain dwgs sent to Oscar last week.pdf Pls print. Dear Madam Secretary, Please see attached letter regarding drawings sent last week per request to Oscar. Hard copy to your attention is being fedexed to NY address. Thank you, Donald Donald Lococo Architects, LLC 3413 1/2 M Street, NW Suite A Washington, DC 20007 202 337 4422 phone 202 337 2622 fax Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4687 (20091214) The message was checked by ESET N0D32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Conakry',1,1,'2705 - C05764296.txt','Draft email to the Secretary on GuineaFYI Jake or Dan: Could one of you pass the following note from me to the Secretary on the Guinea-Conakry situation. We will be sending forward an info memo later this afternoon. But in view of the Secretary\'s interest, I thought this note my be useful to pass on to her at some point during the day. We are also doing some press guidance. Regards, Johnnie Madam Secretary, I know you are deeply concerned about reports of ongoing violence and attacks against women that have occurred in Guinea-Conakry. I want to let you know what actions the Africa Bureau is taking to address this crisis. I met with Guinean Foreign Minister Alexandre Cece Loua this morning at 9:00. I expressed our deep outrage at the brutal actions of Guinean security forces against protesters on September 28, which resulted in 157 deaths, hundreds more injured, and the widespread rape of women. I will separately provide you with a formal readout of the meeting. I have also sent one of my Deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, to Conakry, where he met yesterday with President Dadis Camara and expressed the same outrage. We are pressing the government to take immediate actions to stop the violence and to restore constitutional order. We have asked Dadis Camara to step aside and to seek exile in Morocco or another French-speaking country. We have also asked Guinea to invite in observers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to monitor the actions of the military and developments toward a democratic transition. In addition, we have indicated that we will seek an international investigation in order to arrest and punish the perpetrators of the violence. We have indicated that if the Government of Guinea does not act rapidly, we will pursue sanctions against government officials. In all of these actions, we are consulting with the French, whose views and actions closely mirror ours, as well as with several west African states, including Liberia and Senegal. Regards, Johnnie','Draft email to the Secretary on GuineaFYI Jake or Dan: Could one of you pass the following note from me to the Secretary on the Guinea-Conakry situation. We will be sending forward an info memo later this afternoon. But in view of the Secretary\'s interest, I thought this note my be useful to pass on to her at some point during the day. We are also doing some press guidance. Regards, Johnnie Madam Secretary, I know you are deeply concerned about reports of ongoing violence and attacks against women that have occurred in Guinea-Conakry. I want to let you know what actions the Africa Bureau is taking to address this crisis. I met with Guinean Foreign Minister Alexandre Cece Loua this morning at 9:00. I expressed our deep outrage at the brutal actions of Guinean security forces against protesters on September 28, which resulted in 157 deaths, hundreds more injured, and the widespread rape of women. I will separately provide you with a formal readout of the meeting. I have also sent one of my Deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, to Conakry, where he met yesterday with President Dadis Camara and expressed the same outrage. We are pressing the government to take immediate actions to stop the violence and to restore constitutional order. We have asked Dadis Camara to step aside and to seek exile in Morocco or another French-speaking country. We have also asked Guinea to invite in observers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to monitor the actions of the military and developments toward a democratic transition. In addition, we have indicated that we will seek an international investigation in order to arrest and punish the perpetrators of the violence. We have indicated that if the Government of Guinea does not act rapidly, we will pursue sanctions against government officials. In all of these actions, we are consulting with the French, whose views and actions closely mirror ours, as well as with several west African states, including Liberia and Senegal. Regards, Johnnie'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Concussion',3,1,'250 - C05739855.txt','PIN: FOX from Caitlin FOX from CaitlinFYSA Prom: Laszczych, Joanne VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, I have never seen Secretary Clinton back down from a fight. And I have never seen her back down. And / believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and she will testify the middle of January.','PIN: FOX from Caitlin FOX from CaitlinFYSA Prom: Laszczych, Joanne VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, I have never seen Secretary Clinton back down from a fight. And I have never seen her back down. And / believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and she will testify the middle of January.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Concussion',3,1,'251 - C05739856.txt','FOX from CaitlinFYSA VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, I have never seen Secretary Clinton ,back down from a fight. And I have never seen her back down. And I believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and She will testify the middle of January.','FOX from CaitlinFYSA VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, I have never seen Secretary Clinton ,back down from a fight. And I have never seen her back down. And I believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and She will testify the middle of January.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Concussion',3,1,'253 - C05739858.txt','FOX from CaitlinFYSA VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, ,I have never seen Secretary Clinton back down from a fight And I have never seen her back down. And I believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and she will testify the middle of 3anuary.','FOX from CaitlinFYSA VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, ,I have never seen Secretary Clinton back down from a fight And I have never seen her back down. And I believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and she will testify the middle of 3anuary.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Condoleezza_Rice',3,1,'1877 - C05762349.txt','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, The Settlements Myth, is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the road map for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements). Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the construction line of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain existing major Israeli population centers in the West Bank on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . . One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an agreed outcome of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the construction line, saying that within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria. However, there never were any agreed principles of settlement activities. Moreover, the effort to define the construction line was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, \"The Settlements Myth,\" is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the \"road map\" for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: \"GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements).\" Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley; President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon; and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the \"construction line\" of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain \"existing major Israeli population centers\" in the West Bank \"on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . .\" One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an \"agreed outcome\" of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the \"construction line,\" saying that \"within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria.\" However, there never were any \"agreed principles of settlement activities.\" Moreover, the effort to define the \"construction line\" was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Condoleezza_Rice',3,1,'3147 - C05765104.txt','from Dawn -- you may like these responsesAsif Akhtar, Lahore: Urdu news channel anchors ... succeed in prompting Clinton to declare that far from being dispatched, the money had only been set aside, and if the Pakistani people didn\'t want the money they didn\'t have to take it. The open-ended question reduced a cackling room to pin-drop silence, almost embarrassing the anchors for pursuing that line of questioning in the first place. It seems none of the haughty anchors were ready to make the billion-dollar blunder by ticking off the Secretary of State and losing all that aid money. Clinton handled most of the questions and concerns with a calm and a poise people would have never expected from her predecessor Condaleeza Rice, who would have been more comfortable carrying out the offensive without the charm. Given the circumstances, this attempt by a US official at bridging the gap between Pakistani opinions and US policy is commendable. Maryam, Lahore: We need to use our heads rather than our emotions all the time. its time to reflect where we went wrong as a nation too.\' Ibrahim, Lahore: it was really funny to see Mrs. Clinton handling the whole bunch of media and spin them around her little finger. Mrs. Clinton on the other hand carried herself like a true diplomat and a leader! Nadeem, Lahore: Clinton has showed her professionlism by engaging with the masses, someone of them from our tribal region. this is something that our leaders lack.','from Dawn -- you may like these responsesAsif Akhtar, Lahore: Urdu news channel anchors ... succeed in prompting Clinton to declare that far from being dispatched, the money had only been set aside, and if the Pakistani people didn\'t want the money they didn\'t have to take it. The open-ended question reduced a cackling room to pin-drop silence, almost embarrassing the anchors for pursuing that line of questioning in the first place. It seems none of the haughty anchors were ready to make the billion-dollar blunder by ticking off the Secretary of State and losing all that aid money. Clinton handled most of the questions and concerns with a calm and a poise people would have never expected from her predecessor Condaleeza Rice, who would have been more comfortable carrying out the offensive without the charm. Given the circumstances, this attempt by a US official at bridging the gap between Pakistani opinions and US policy is commendable. Maryam, Lahore: We need to use our heads rather than our emotions all the time. its time to reflect where we went wrong as a nation too.\' Ibrahim, Lahore: it was really funny to see Mrs. Clinton handling the whole bunch of media and spin them around her little finger. Mrs. Clinton on the other hand carried herself like a true diplomat and a leader! Nadeem, Lahore: Clinton has showed her professionlism by engaging with the masses, someone of them from our tribal region. this is something that our leaders lack.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Condoleezza_Rice',3,1,'3372 - C05765911.txt','Frm SecState Trip to Middle East CR Trip to Middle EastJoe - Just wanted to give you a heads-up that former Secretary Rice will be traveling to the UAE and Saudi Arabia December 11-14. This is purely a business trip, as you can expect she may conduct courtesy calls with government officials. The desk and Posts have been notified as a courtesy. I have direct contact with the RSOs as a contingency. Security and Transportation, at their insistence, are being provided by the host countries. Hope all is well. Best, Colby Colby J. Cooper Email: Phone: Fax: (251) 928-0271 Cell:','Frm SecState Trip to Middle East CR Trip to Middle EastJoe - Just wanted to give you a heads-up that former Secretary Rice will be traveling to the UAE and Saudi Arabia December 11-14. This is purely a business trip, as you can expect she may conduct courtesy calls with government officials. The desk and Posts have been notified as a courtesy. I have direct contact with the RSOs as a contingency. Security and Transportation, at their insistence, are being provided by the host countries. Hope all is well. Best, Colby Colby J. Cooper Email: Phone: Fax: (251) 928-0271 Cell:'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Conference_call',13,1,'1082 - C05760329.txt','Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Brussels (SBU) Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and BrusselsLet\'s do conf call re this w Jack and whomever else you and he decide. FYI SENSITIVE Gentlemen, Before the end of the day I will send you the latest working version of Jack\'s trip to IIAP&B. We depart here late Tuesday, Sept 1 and return Thurs, Sept 10. Rough version of places and people is: Sept 2-3 Iraq Lew, Verma, Campbell, Elisa Slotkin (NEA), possibly Paul Jones (SRAP) and/or David Robinson (PRM) Sept 4-5 India','Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Brussels (SBU) Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and BrusselsLet\'s do conf call re this w Jack and whomever else you and he decide. FYI SENSITIVE Gentlemen, Before the end of the day I will send you the latest working version of Jack\'s trip to IIAP&B. We depart here late Tuesday, Sept 1 and return Thurs, Sept 10. Rough version of places and people is: Sept 2-3 Iraq Lew, Verma, Campbell, Elisa Slotkin (NEA), possibly Paul Jones (SRAP) and/or David Robinson (PRM) Sept 4-5 India'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Conference_call',13,1,'1532 - C05761326.txt','Mini schedule 4/22/098:40 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Raybum House Office Building 8:40 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 9:00 am En route Raybum House Office Building *Dial-1n Number: 202-647-0817 PIN: 12345 *Staff: Rich Verma 9:00 am ARRIVE Raybum House Office Building 9:30 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 1:30 pm Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2172 1:30 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 1:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:55 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/HEARING PREP TEAM 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office or Secretary\'s Conference Room 2:35 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT STATE DEPARTMENT\'S GREENING 3:15 pm DIPLOMACY\' EARTH DAY EVENT Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor 3:30 pm INTERVIEW w/MARK LANDLER, THE NEW YORK TIMES 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office *On The Record. 4:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 4:25 pm ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 24','Mini schedule 4/22/098:40 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Raybum House Office Building 8:40 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 9:00 am En route Raybum House Office Building *Dial-1n Number: 202-647-0817 PIN: 12345 *Staff: Rich Verma 9:00 am ARRIVE Raybum House Office Building 9:30 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 1:30 pm Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2172 1:30 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 1:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:55 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/HEARING PREP TEAM 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office or Secretary\'s Conference Room 2:35 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT STATE DEPARTMENT\'S \"GREENING 3:15 pm DIPLOMACY\' EARTH DAY EVENT Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor 3:30 pm INTERVIEW w/MARK LANDLER, THE NEW YORK TIMES 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office *On The Record. 4:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 4:25 pm ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 24'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Conference_call',13,1,'1535 - C05761329.txt','Mini Schedule Thursday, 4/23/098:10 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 8:30 am En route Rayburn House Office Building . 8:30 am ARRIVE Rayburn House Office Building 9:00 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 12:00 pm ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS Rayburn H.O.B. Room 2359 12:05 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:25 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR POTUS/VP MEETING 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:50 pm VIDEOTAPE MESSAGE FOR WORLD MALARIA DAY (T) 2:00 pm Marshall Room 2:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ANN HENRY 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/THAI FOREIGN MINISTER KASIT PIROMYA 3:00pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding 3:15 pm REMARKS AT TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY EVENT 3:45 pm Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Called for 3:00 PM. 3:50 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 3:55 pm ARRIVE White House 4:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VP BIDEN 4:30 pm Oval Office 4:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 4:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 4:40 pm OFFICE TIME 5:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:15 pm MEETING w/THE AGA KHAN, SPLRTUAL LEADER OF 5:35 pm SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI MUSLIMS Secretary\'s Office *Official Photo preceding meeting 5:45 pm MEETING w/BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED NATIONS 6:15 pm FOUNDATION James Monroe Rill, 8th Floor (T). Official Photo preceding mtg. 6:25 pm PHOTO OP w/DANISH MINISTER FOR DEVELOPMENT 26','Mini Schedule Thursday, 4/23/098:10 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 8:30 am En route Rayburn House Office Building . 8:30 am ARRIVE Rayburn House Office Building 9:00 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 12:00 pm ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS Rayburn H.O.B. Room 2359 12:05 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:25 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR POTUS/VP MEETING 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:50 pm VIDEOTAPE MESSAGE FOR WORLD MALARIA DAY (T) 2:00 pm Marshall Room 2:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ANN HENRY 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/THAI FOREIGN MINISTER KASIT PIROMYA 3:00pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding 3:15 pm REMARKS AT TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY EVENT 3:45 pm Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Called for 3:00 PM. 3:50 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 3:55 pm ARRIVE White House 4:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VP BIDEN 4:30 pm Oval Office 4:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 4:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 4:40 pm OFFICE TIME 5:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:15 pm MEETING w/THE AGA KHAN, SPLRTUAL LEADER OF 5:35 pm SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI MUSLIMS Secretary\'s Office *Official Photo preceding meeting 5:45 pm MEETING w/BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED NATIONS 6:15 pm FOUNDATION James Monroe Rill, 8th Floor (T). Official Photo preceding mtg. 6:25 pm PHOTO OP w/DANISH MINISTER FOR DEVELOPMENT 26'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Conference_call',13,1,'1632 - C05761497.txt','Mini Schedule 5/22/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am AWARD PRESENTATION FROM THE NATIONAL COORDINATED 9:45 am EFFORT OF HELLENES Treaty Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:15 am Secretary\'s Office 11:15 am MEETING w/ICRIS BALDERSTON AND GLYN DAVIES 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/BELGIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND 12:00 pm FOREIGN MINISTER KAREL DE GUCHT Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at top. 12:00 pm CONFERENCE CALL w/CEOs REGARDING THE SHANGHAI EXPO 12:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm MEETING w/RICHARD MORNINGSTAR, SE FOR EURASIAN ENERGY 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office','Mini Schedule 5/22/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am AWARD PRESENTATION FROM THE NATIONAL COORDINATED 9:45 am EFFORT OF HELLENES Treaty Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:15 am Secretary\'s Office 11:15 am MEETING w/ICRIS BALDERSTON AND GLYN DAVIES 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/BELGIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND 12:00 pm FOREIGN MINISTER KAREL DE GUCHT Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at top. 12:00 pm CONFERENCE CALL w/CEOs REGARDING THE SHANGHAI EXPO 12:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm MEETING w/RICHARD MORNINGSTAR, SE FOR EURASIAN ENERGY 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Conference_call',13,1,'1677 - C05761608.txt','OAS--againI\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. Sullivan, Jacob J B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage?','OAS--againI\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. Sullivan, Jacob J B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage?'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Conference_call',13,1,'1692 - C05761663.txt','OAS--againBecause of the time difference, your clips were prepared at midnight Eastern Time so many are still early versions. But what we\'re seeing online right now look MUCH better this morning than even 5 hours ago - it just took a bit for your statement, our conf call, our pushback, and our travelers to catch up. Many including the Times take a very different tone. And all note Cuba\'s not in. Mostly, stories are small and seem buried. I\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. 15 Sullivan, Jacob i B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage? 16','OAS--againBecause of the time difference, your clips were prepared at midnight Eastern Time so many are still early versions. But what we\'re seeing online right now look MUCH better this morning than even 5 hours ago - it just took a bit for your statement, our conf call, our pushback, and our travelers to catch up. Many including the Times take a very different tone. And all note Cuba\'s not in. Mostly, stories are small and seem buried. I\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. 15 Sullivan, Jacob i B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage? 16'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Conference_call',13,1,'1831 - C05762196.txt','DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALL DPRK AMCTI DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALLPrecursor to earlier email I sent you CA/OCS and EAP/K held a one-hour conference call today with the families of the detained journalists. During the call, we briefed the families on the Swedish Ambassador\'s consular visit with Ms. Ling and Ms. Lee on May 15 recent progress on efforts to arrange the release of the two women an update on the proposed letter from the Secretary Media: Although the families have thus far shown restraint from approaching the media to publicize their story, they are increasingly anxious in response to the DPRK\'s announcement of a June 4 trial date. They now feel that a media appeal is necessary and would be helpful to their case, citing the public attention given the Saberi case. They are considering doing interviews on Larry King Live and/or The O\'Reilly Factor. B6 1.4(D) B1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 1.4(D) B1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 05/15/2029 A','DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALL DPRK AMCTI\" DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALLPrecursor to earlier email I sent you CA/OCS and EAP/K held a one-hour conference call today with the families of the detained journalists. During the call, we briefed the families on the Swedish Ambassador\'s consular visit with Ms. Ling and Ms. Lee on May 15; recent progress on efforts to arrange the release of the two women; an update on the proposed letter from the Secretary; Media: Although the families have thus far shown restraint from approaching the media to publicize their story, they are increasingly anxious in response to the DPRK\'s announcement of a June 4 trial date. They now feel that a media appeal is necessary and would be helpful to their case, citing the public attention given the Saberi case. They are considering doing interviews on Larry King Live and/or The O\'Reilly Factor. B6 1.4(D) B1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 1.4(D) B1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 05/15/2029 A'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Conference_call',13,1,'1863 - C05762313.txt','NotesDavid miliband called and asking to talk in next few hours. Says topic for call is Iran in run-up to meeting of EU Foreign Ministers. I\'m getting points from jake/dennis/phil. Also, I set up conf call for you, cheryl and jake for 6:45pm so u can do en route airport. Ok? I came to dc earlier and am taking my mom to airport right now. Worked out seating with usss so you are set. Tomorrow coming at 7:30 with','NotesDavid miliband called and asking to talk in next few hours. Says topic for call is Iran in run-up to meeting of EU Foreign Ministers. I\'m getting points from jake/dennis/phil. Also, I set up conf call for you, cheryl and jake for 6:45pm so u can do en route airport. Ok? I came to dc earlier and am taking my mom to airport right now. Worked out seating with usss so you are set. Tomorrow coming at 7:30 with'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Conference_call',13,1,'2260 - C05763036.txt','Startegy memoCan you pis bring w you today two clean copies of the startegy memo you, Cheryl, Sandy and Derek worked on so I could talk w you about today and plan a conf call to discuss tomorrow. Thx. Also, Tom Donilon told me there would be a dinner Thursday night w Kissinger, Scocroft, Zakaria, Brezinski and principals and that he wouldn\'t me to frame and lead off. So we have to get the ducks lined up. 81','Startegy memoCan you pis bring w you today two clean copies of the startegy memo you, Cheryl, Sandy and Derek worked on so I could talk w you about today and plan a conf call to discuss tomorrow. Thx. Also, Tom Donilon told me there would be a dinner Thursday night w Kissinger, Scocroft, Zakaria, Brezinski and principals and that he wouldn\'t me to frame and lead off. So we have to get the ducks lined up. 81'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Conference_call',13,1,'2580 - C05764070.txt','A/S Blake, A/S Schwartz, and Ambassador Verveer have requested a conference call with the SecretaryA/S Blake, A/S Schwartz, and Ambassador Verveer have requested a conference call with the Secretary. Ops stands ready to assist. Philip Beekman Operations Center Department of State 202-647-1512','A/S Blake, A/S Schwartz, and Ambassador Verveer have requested a conference call with the SecretaryA/S Blake, A/S Schwartz, and Ambassador Verveer have requested a conference call with the Secretary. Ops stands ready to assist. Philip Beekman Operations Center Department of State 202-647-1512'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Conference_call',13,1,'2675 - C05764234.txt','Report questionsWe\'ll set up a call so all can join -- what time? ? I have a bunch of them. What\'s best way to process? Should I do conf call w whoever need to be included?','Report questionsWe\'ll set up a call so all can join -- what time? ? I have a bunch of them. What\'s best way to process? Should I do conf call w whoever need to be included?'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Conference_call',13,1,'2676 - C05764235.txt','Report questionsNot from me - he has put in edits - tracking Jake down now to make sure nothing else from him I\'m taking 3 shuttle so should do in next half hour. Anything I need to know before calling Richard back? We\'ll set up a call so all can join -- what time? I have a bunch of them. What\'s best way to process? Should I do conf call w whoever need to be included?','Report questionsNot from me - he has put in edits - tracking Jake down now to make sure nothing else from him I\'m taking 3 shuttle so should do in next half hour. Anything I need to know before calling Richard back? We\'ll set up a call so all can join -- what time? I have a bunch of them. What\'s best way to process? Should I do conf call w whoever need to be included?'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Conference_call',13,1,'372 - C05758530.txt','DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALL - a quick addition DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALLCan you talk? See belovs I did not copy jim b/c I do not want to out johna for going outside the Hines of authority chain. Cdm Cdm Cheryl- I\'ve been sitting in on these conference calls. Best, Johna Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 05/15/2029','DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALL - a quick addition DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALLCan you talk? See belovs I did not copy jim b/c I do not want to out johna for going outside the Hines of authority chain. Cdm Cdm Cheryl- I\'ve been sitting in on these conference calls. Best, Johna Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 05/15/2029'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'CONFIG.SYS',1,1,'3660 - C05766496.txt','IMG00016-20100128-0252.jpgAttachments: Device MemoryhomeuserpicturesIMG00016-20100128-0252:jpg','IMG00016-20100128-0252.jpgAttachments: Device MemoryhomeuserpicturesIMG00016-20100128-0252:jpg'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Conformity',1,1,'2507 - C05763904.txt','HondurasTom shannon passed on the below points: The Honduran Armed Forces released a statement late last evening. It makes the following points: - The Armed Forces respect the Constitution and the laws and reaffirms its subordination to civil authority in conformity with law and obedience. - As an institution, the Armed Forces backs a solution to the crisis Honduras faces through a process of negotiation in the framework of the San Jose Accords. - Accordingly, we reiterate our unrestricted support for the results of the same, in accordance with the Constitution and laws. - The Armed Forces as an institution will continue to fulfill the missions given it to it by the Constitutions and the laws of Honduras.','HondurasTom shannon passed on the below points: The Honduran Armed Forces released a statement late last evening. It makes the following points: - The Armed Forces respect the Constitution and the laws and reaffirms its subordination to civil authority in conformity with law and obedience. - As an institution, the Armed Forces backs a solution to the crisis Honduras faces through a process of negotiation in the framework of the San Jose Accords. - Accordingly, we reiterate our unrestricted support for the results of the same, in accordance with the Constitution and laws. - The Armed Forces as an institution will continue to fulfill the missions given it to it by the Constitutions and the laws of Honduras.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Congressional_Black_Caucus',2,1,'2335 - C05763179.txt','Mini Schedule 7/15/098:05 am ARRIVE State Department 8:05 am BREAKFAST w/CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS MEMBERS 9:15 am Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/ SECRETARY GATES AND GENERAL JONES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 12:15 pm White House Situation Room 12:30 pm DEPART White House *En route Council on Foreign Relations 12:35 pm ARRIVE Council on Foreign Relations 12:40 pm SPEECH TO THE COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS 2:00 pm Council on Foreign Relations 2:05 pm DEPART Council on Foreign Relations *En route State Department 2:15 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:45 pm MEETING w/BERTIE AHERN, BOARD MEMBER, CO-OPERATION 3:15 pm IRELAND AND FORMER PRIME MINISTER OF IRELAND 214','Mini Schedule 7/15/098:05 am ARRIVE State Department 8:05 am BREAKFAST w/CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS MEMBERS 9:15 am Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/ SECRETARY GATES AND GENERAL JONES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 12:15 pm White House Situation Room 12:30 pm DEPART White House *En route Council on Foreign Relations 12:35 pm ARRIVE Council on Foreign Relations 12:40 pm SPEECH TO THE COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS 2:00 pm Council on Foreign Relations 2:05 pm DEPART Council on Foreign Relations *En route State Department 2:15 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:45 pm MEETING w/BERTIE AHERN, BOARD MEMBER, CO-OPERATION 3:15 pm IRELAND AND FORMER PRIME MINISTER OF IRELAND 214'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Congressional_Black_Caucus',2,1,'2340 - C05763194.txt','Mini Schedule 7/15/09Jack is going to chair the meeting and knows to start if you aren\'t there in time or can\'t make it altogether. Yes, Sarah F knows you are coming closer to 10:30am. I thought we cancelled the management mtg? Also, did you tell Sarah F I might not get there until 10:30? 8:05 am ARRIVE State Department 8:05 am BREAKFAST w/CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS MEMBERS 9:15 am Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/ SECRETARY GATES AND GENERAL JONES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 71R','Mini Schedule 7/15/09Jack is going to chair the meeting and knows to start if you aren\'t there in time or can\'t make it altogether. Yes, Sarah F knows you are coming closer to 10:30am. I thought we cancelled the management mtg? Also, did you tell Sarah F I might not get there until 10:30? 8:05 am ARRIVE State Department 8:05 am BREAKFAST w/CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS MEMBERS 9:15 am Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/ SECRETARY GATES AND GENERAL JONES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 71R'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Congressional_Budget_Office',1,1,'3242 - C05765689.txt','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Congressional_caucus',1,1,'3244 - C05765692.txt','Health Care UpdateSenator Voinovich missed the vote. I\'m trying to find out if Leadership knew he was going to be missing or not. Although he is retiring, it\'s a little odd given how historically significant the vote is. Finally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed yes vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate.','Health Care UpdateSenator Voinovich missed the vote. I\'m trying to find out if Leadership knew he was going to be missing or not. Although he is retiring, it\'s a little odd given how historically significant the vote is. Finally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed \"yes\" vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Congressional_Quarterly',3,1,'1647 - C05761526.txt','CQSee below. cdm CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION - FOREIGN POLICY March 30, 2009 - 5:43 p.m. Food Aid Flexibility, Overseas Investment Up for Panel Consideration By Adam Graham-Silverman, CQ Staff . The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to approve a bill Tuesday aimed at spurring a green revolution to combat global food insecurity, in part by loosening restrictions on using U.S. aid to buy food overseas. The legislation (S 384) would authorize $500 million for a new emergency food assistance fund that could be used to buy food in the affected region instead of buying it in the United States and shipping it overseas. Critics say that system costs too much, takes too long to provide aid and depresses local prices when U.S. products arrive. The bill, by panel ranking Republican Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, also would create a global food czar position at the White House and authorize $7.75 billion for agriculture research and exchange programs through fiscal 2014. We can bring America\'s dedication to science, innovation, technology and education together to lead an effort devoted to overcoming the obstacles to food security, Lugar said upon introducing the bill last month. To keep up with rising population and an expanding middle class in countries such as China and India, farmers will have to double their food output by 2050, Lugar said. At the same time, he said, the share of U.S. development spending devoted to agriculture dropped from 25 percent in 1980 to 1 percent in 2003. Anti-hunger activists support Lugar\'s effort to allow local purchase of food, but past efforts have run into farm- state interests that support requirements to buy U.S. crops. The bill would give the president discretion to use the fund to meet unexpected urgent food assistance needs. OPIC Reauthorization 38','CQSee below. cdm CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION - FOREIGN POLICY March 30, 2009 - 5:43 p.m. Food Aid Flexibility, Overseas Investment Up for Panel Consideration By Adam Graham-Silverman, CQ Staff . The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to approve a bill Tuesday aimed at spurring a \"green revolution\" to combat global food insecurity, in part by loosening restrictions on using U.S. aid to buy food overseas. The legislation (S 384) would authorize $500 million for a new emergency food assistance fund that could be used to buy food in the affected region instead of buying it in the United States and shipping it overseas. Critics say that system costs too much, takes too long to provide aid and depresses local prices when U.S. products arrive. The bill, by panel ranking Republican Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, also would create a global food \"czar\" position at the White House and authorize $7.75 billion for agriculture research and exchange programs through fiscal 2014. \"We can bring America\'s dedication to science, innovation, technology and education together to lead an effort devoted to overcoming the obstacles to food security,\" Lugar said upon introducing the bill last month. To keep up with rising population and an expanding middle class in countries such as China and India, farmers will have to double their food output by 2050, Lugar said. At the same time, he said, the share of U.S. development spending devoted to agriculture dropped from 25 percent in 1980 to 1 percent in 2003. Anti-hunger activists support Lugar\'s effort to allow local purchase of food, but past efforts have run into farm- state interests that support requirements to buy U.S. crops. The bill would give the president discretion to use the fund to meet \"unexpected urgent food assistance needs.\" OPIC Reauthorization 38'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Congressional_Quarterly',3,1,'1726 - C05761775.txt','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding] they just don\'t want to support it on this bill, Pelosi said Thursday, So we have to do that with all Democratic votes. She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a national security initiative because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists, she said. It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate. House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days, said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. \"I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding]; they just don\'t want to support it on this bill,\" Pelosi said Thursday, \"So we have to do that with all Democratic votes.\" She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a \"national security initiative\" because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. \"I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists,\" she said. \"It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate.\" House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. \"We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days,\" said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Congressional_Quarterly',3,1,'1974 - C05762567.txt','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do, said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. \"All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do,\" said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Congressional_Record',2,1,'1012 - C05760221.txt','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiThat\'s very nice--high praise indeed, and in the Cong Record for prosperity! FYI IRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes.','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiThat\'s very nice--high praise indeed, and in the Cong Record for prosperity! FYI IRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Congressional_Record',2,1,'3001 - C05764853.txt','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiIRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my longstanding commitment to assist the Haitian people in their pursuit of a stable, prosperous and democratic future. During my trip to Haiti, I was reminded of the tremendous challenges facing this island nation. The U.N.\'s appointment of President Clinton as special envoy to Haiti has helped to keep a much-needed spotlight on Haiti. President Clinton\'s appointment of Dr. Paul Farmer as the Deputy U.N. Special Envoy for Haiti, adds an invaluable wealth of experience and knowledge to the U.N.\'s work in Haiti. As a founder of Partners in Health and the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti, Dr. Farmer has demonstrated a selfless commitment to the advancement of health and democracy in Haiti for the past 20 years. I have witnessed firsthand Dr. Farmer\'s dedication to helping improve the lives of those in need. He has strong south Florida ties. I am proud to call him a friend, along with our mutual friend, Jennie Block, who has also worked so hard on issues of concern to the Haitian community. I understand that the conference on the Inter-American Development Bank in Haiti went quite well. I was pleased to see that the United Nations voted unanimously this week to extend the authorization for the U.N. Mission in Haiti for another year. I would also like to take a moment to express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in last weekend\'s plane crash during a U.N. mission. The U.N. mission in Haiti has helped to play an important role in bringing security and stability to some of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Haiti. I continue to support its mission and the many men and women from around the world who work to carry it out.','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiIRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my longstanding commitment to assist the Haitian people in their pursuit of a stable, prosperous and democratic future. During my trip to Haiti, I was reminded of the tremendous challenges facing this island nation. The U.N.\'s appointment of President Clinton as special envoy to Haiti has helped to keep a much-needed spotlight on Haiti. President Clinton\'s appointment of Dr. Paul Farmer as the Deputy U.N. Special Envoy for Haiti, adds an invaluable wealth of experience and knowledge to the U.N.\'s work in Haiti. As a founder of Partners in Health and the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti, Dr. Farmer has demonstrated a selfless commitment to the advancement of health and democracy in Haiti for the past 20 years. I have witnessed firsthand Dr. Farmer\'s dedication to helping improve the lives of those in need. He has strong south Florida ties. I am proud to call him a friend, along with our mutual friend, Jennie Block, who has also worked so hard on issues of concern to the Haitian community. I understand that the conference on the Inter-American Development Bank in Haiti went quite well. I was pleased to see that the United Nations voted unanimously this week to extend the authorization for the U.N. Mission in Haiti for another year. I would also like to take a moment to express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in last weekend\'s plane crash during a U.N. mission. The U.N. mission in Haiti has helped to play an important role in bringing security and stability to some of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Haiti. I continue to support its mission and the many men and women from around the world who work to carry it out.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Connecticut',2,1,'1052 - C05760283.txt','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family. Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business.','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: \"He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family.\" Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Connecticut',2,1,'3209 - C05765604.txt','Samual heymanNovember 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family. Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business. Mr. Heyman waged an aggressive campaign against the company\'s chairman and ultimately forced his removal through a shareholder vote - a rare victory for shareholders during a time when executives of public companies were considered virtually untouchable. Once Mr. Heyman took control of GAF, he reversed course and held on to the chemicals business, ultimately making it a big contributor to the company\'s profit.','Samual heymanNovember 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: \"He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family.\" Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business. Mr. Heyman waged an aggressive campaign against the company\'s chairman and ultimately forced his removal through a shareholder vote - a rare victory for shareholders during a time when executives of public companies were considered virtually untouchable. Once Mr. Heyman took control of GAF, he reversed course and held on to the chemicals business, ultimately making it a big contributor to the company\'s profit.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Connie_Hedegaard',2,1,'3537 - C05766210.txt','Danish PM to become president of UN climate talksCOPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen will replace Danish minister Connie Hedegaard as president of the UN climate talks for a final summit session, the United Nations said. With so many heads of state and government having arrived it\'s appropriate that the Prime Minister of Denmark presides, Hedegaard told the 193- nation meeting. However, the Prime Minister has appointed me as his special representative and I will thus continue to negotiate the...outcome with my colleagues, she said. She said the move was procedural. Separately, Hedegaard has been criticized by African nations for favoring rich nations in the negotiations.','Danish PM to become president of UN climate talksCOPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen will replace Danish minister Connie Hedegaard as president of the UN climate talks for a final summit session, the United Nations said. \"With so many heads of state and government having arrived it\'s appropriate that the Prime Minister of Denmark presides,\" Hedegaard told the 193- nation meeting. \"However, the Prime Minister has appointed me as his special representative and I will thus continue to negotiate the...outcome with my colleagues,\" she said. She said the move was procedural. Separately, Hedegaard has been criticized by African nations for favoring rich nations in the negotiations.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Connie_Hedegaard',2,1,'3672 - C05766522.txt','(Reuters) Copenhagen accord was a disaster, says SwedenBRUSSELS - Despite months of preparation and strenuous international diplomacy, the talks boiled down to an inability of the world\'s two largest emitters, the United States and China, to agree on headline fixed targets. The 27 member states of the EU had gone into the talks with a unified position and with a plan for financing emissions cuts in the developing world, with a commitment to spend around 7 billion euros ($10.01 billion) over the next three years to aid poorer countries. But those aims were largely sidelined as the talks failed to produce the breakthrough agreement many had hoped for. Europe never lost its aim, never, never came to splits or different positions, but of course this was mainly about other countries really (being) unwilling, and especially the United States and China, said Carlgren. Britain on Monday blamed China and a handful of other countries of holding the world to ransom by blocking a legally binding treaty at Copenhagen, stepping up a blame game that has gathered momentum since the talks ended. Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the summit as at best flawed and at worst chaotic and demanded an urgent reform of the process to try to reach a legal treaty when talks are expected to resume in Germany next June. But Danish Climate Minister Connie Hedegaard, who quit as president of the Copenhagen talks midway through after being criticised by African countries for favouring wealthier nations in negotiations, said it was no time to get depressed about the process of tackling climate change. What we need to do is to secure the step that we took and turn it into a result, she told reporters as she arrived for the Brussels meeting on Tuesday. Asked whether Copenhagen had been a failure, she replied: It would have been a failure if we had achieved nothing. But we achieved something. A first step. It was the first time we held a process where all the countries were present, including the big emitters. (Writing by Luke Baker Editing by Jon Hemming)','(Reuters) Copenhagen accord was a \"disaster\", says SwedenBRUSSELS - Despite months of preparation and strenuous international diplomacy, the talks boiled down to an inability of the world\'s two largest emitters, the United States and China, to agree on headline fixed targets. The 27 member states of the EU had gone into the talks with a unified position and with a plan for financing emissions cuts in the developing world, with a commitment to spend around 7 billion euros ($10.01 billion) over the next three years to aid poorer countries. But those aims were largely sidelined as the talks failed to produce the breakthrough agreement many had hoped for. \"Europe never lost its aim, never, never came to splits or different positions, but of course this was mainly about other countries really (being) unwilling, and especially the United States and China,\" said Carlgren. Britain on Monday blamed China and a handful of other countries of holding the world to ransom by blocking a legally binding treaty at Copenhagen, stepping up a blame game that has gathered momentum since the talks ended. Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the summit as \"at best flawed and at worst chaotic\" and demanded an urgent reform of the process to try to reach a legal treaty when talks are expected to resume in Germany next June. But Danish Climate Minister Connie Hedegaard, who quit as president of the Copenhagen talks midway through after being criticised by African countries for favouring wealthier nations in negotiations, said it was no time to get depressed about the process of tackling climate change. \"What we need to do is to secure the step that we took and turn it into a result,\" she told reporters as she arrived for the Brussels meeting on Tuesday. Asked whether Copenhagen had been a failure, she replied: \"It would have been a failure if we had achieved nothing. But we achieved something. A first step. It was the first time we held a process where all the countries were present, including the big emitters.\" (Writing by Luke Baker; Editing by Jon Hemming)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Connie_Mack_III',1,1,'3146 - C05765102.txt','Hilda SolisAm sure u saw but just in case Not sure if S saw this. My response to her note to me yesterday. Madame Secretary: Thank you for reaching out to Secretary Solis and convincing her to join the Verification Commission. She and Ricardo Lagos will make for a very high profile and effective international component of the Commission. We will meet with her this morning at 10 am to brief her for Tuesday\'s journey to Honduras. At this point, it appears we have a military aircraft available. The plan is for the U.S. Delegation to depart D.C., stop in Miami to pick up Ricardo Lagos, and arrive in Tegucigalpa together. We think this will send a powerful message to Hondurans and leave no doubt about our commitment to seeing this process through to a successful conclusion. You should be aware that Ambassador Hugo Llorens is under public assault. The Wall Street Journal dedicates its America\'s column this morning to attacking him and calling for his removal. Last Friday, Representative Connie Mack did Tom and Craig-- I spoke w Secretary Solis and thanked her for going to Honduras. She is eager for your briefing and advice when you meet w her today. And it is very important that Craig is going w her to guide her thru this process. Oscar Arias told me he is very worried about whether the agreement will be implemented and is meeting w the leading Presidential candidate this week to urge that he produce his party\'s 55 votes for restitution. I also spoke w Insulza who is focussed on the elections which I told him we would fully support. Is there more we should be doing? Again, thanks for all your great work and good luck in the effort to get this across the finish line. Best, HRC','Hilda SolisAm sure u saw but just in case Not sure if S saw this. My response to her note to me yesterday. Madame Secretary: Thank you for reaching out to Secretary Solis and convincing her to join the Verification Commission. She and Ricardo Lagos will make for a very high profile and effective international component of the Commission. We will meet with her this morning at 10 am to brief her for Tuesday\'s journey to Honduras. At this point, it appears we have a military aircraft available. The plan is for the U.S. Delegation to depart D.C., stop in Miami to pick up Ricardo Lagos, and arrive in Tegucigalpa together. We think this will send a powerful message to Hondurans and leave no doubt about our commitment to seeing this process through to a successful conclusion. You should be aware that Ambassador Hugo Llorens is under public assault. The Wall Street Journal dedicates its America\'s column this morning to attacking him and calling for his removal. Last Friday, Representative Connie Mack did Tom and Craig-- I spoke w Secretary Solis and thanked her for going to Honduras. She is eager for your briefing and advice when you meet w her today. And it is very important that Craig is going w her to guide her thru this process. Oscar Arias told me he is very worried about whether the agreement will be implemented and is meeting w the leading Presidential candidate this week to urge that he produce his party\'s 55 votes for restitution. I also spoke w Insulza who is focussed on the elections which I told him we would fully support. Is there more we should be doing? Again, thanks for all your great work and good luck in the effort to get this across the finish line. Best, HRC'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Conservatism',17,1,'1033 - C05760248.txt','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as terrorist and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as \"terrorist\" and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Conservatism',17,1,'1782 - C05761884.txt','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, trusted to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums, he says. So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me. For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. Take your time. And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum. When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. Friends of mine, people I knew, he says. They contributed because I asked them to. He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done. Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing. He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though only as a hobby. Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (She\'s beautiful, he beams). 31','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, \"trusted\" to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. \"I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums,\" he says. \"So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me.\" For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately; told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem; he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. \"Take your time.\" And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that \"what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum.\" When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. \"Friends of mine, people I knew,\" he says. \"They contributed because I asked them to.\" He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: \"I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done.\" Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. \"That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing.\" He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though \"only as a hobby.\" Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (\"She\'s beautiful,\" he beams). 31'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Conservatism',17,1,'1804 - C05761919.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneCheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative ? it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CIO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our corporate IT but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec,','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneCheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative ? it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CIO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our \"corporate IT\" but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec,'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Conservatism',17,1,'1806 - C05761921.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State 62,?? ? r Fobs for Everyonefixed. speaking with Paul - just blind copied you on something re: global health. otherwise, rest will keep. cdm -fir ? hj lore ours of productivity at State Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CIO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our corporate IT but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate','624,000 more hours of productivity at State 62,?? ? r Fobs for Everyonefixed. speaking with Paul - just blind copied you on something re: global health. otherwise, rest will keep. cdm -fir ? hj lore ours of productivity at State Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CIO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our \"corporate IT\" but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Conservatism',17,1,'1808 - C05761923.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 B5 fixed. speaking with Paul - just blind copied you on something re: global health. otherwise, rest will keep. cdm Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart Chief Information Officer Department of State (202) 647-2889','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 B5 fixed. speaking with Paul - just blind copied you on something re: global health. otherwise, rest will keep. cdm Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart Chief Information Officer Department of State (202) 647-2889'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Conservatism',17,1,'1809 - C05761924.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 yes I have some ideas we can discuss tomorrow. Can you stay until 7 if we need the time? B5 B6 cdm B5 B5 B6 B6 B5 B6 Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our corporate IT but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 yes I have some ideas we can discuss tomorrow. Can you stay until 7 if we need the time? B5 B6 cdm B5 B5 B6 B6 B5 B6 Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our \"corporate IT\" but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Conservatism',17,1,'1838 - C05762241.txt','NYTimes - Utah Governor to Become Ambassador to ChinaUtah Governor to Become Ambassador to China By Jeff Zeleny Updated President Obama on Saturday selected one of the nation\'s leading Republican governors to serve as the ambassador to China, nominating Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman for the diplomatic post that Mr. Obama called as important as any in the world. We will launch a new era of partnership between our two nations that will advance our shared dreams of opportunity and security in America, in Asia and around the world, Mr. Obama said. I can think of no more important assignment than creating the kinds of bridges between our two countries that will determine the well being not just of Americans and Chinese, but also the future of the world. In a morning announcement at the White House, Mr. Huntsman stood at the president\'s side in the Diplomatic Room and accepted the position that he said came as a surprise. As a co-chairman of Senator John McCain\'s presidential campaign last year, Mr. Huntsman said he did not expect to be called into action by the person who beat us. Mr. Huntsman, 49, learned to speak Mandarin Chinese from his days as a Mormon missionary in Taiwan. He has worked in two Bush administrations, serving as the ambassador to Singapore in the final year of George H.W. Bush\'s term and as a deputy United States trade ambassador for George W. Bush. For Mr. Obama, whose advisers already have their eyes set on his re-election in 2012, the selection of Mr. Huntsman is something of a political coup. He has emerged as one of the nation\'s most visible Republican governors and was expected to at least consider seeking his party\'s presidential nomination to run against Mr. Obama. In the breadth of issues at stake, this ambassadorship is as important as any in the world, Mr. Obama said. I believe there is much to be gained from a closer working relationship with China, but improved relationships will require candor on issues in which we don\'t always agree. As the Republican Party forges through a period of reinvention, Mr. Huntsman has been a leading voice for the direction of the party. He has been a political moderate on issues like immigration, gay rights and the environment, even though he represented one of the most conservative states in the country.','NYTimes - Utah Governor to Become Ambassador to ChinaUtah Governor to Become Ambassador to China By Jeff Zeleny Updated President Obama on Saturday selected one of the nation\'s leading Republican governors to serve as the ambassador to China, nominating Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman for the diplomatic post that Mr. Obama called \"as important as any in the world.\" \"We will launch a new era of partnership between our two nations that will advance our shared dreams of opportunity and security in America, in Asia and around the world,\" Mr. Obama said. \"I can think of no more important assignment than creating the kinds of bridges between our two countries that will determine the well being not just of Americans and Chinese, but also the future of the world.\" In a morning announcement at the White House, Mr. Huntsman stood at the president\'s side in the Diplomatic Room and accepted the position that he said came as a surprise. As a co-chairman of Senator John McCain\'s presidential campaign last year, Mr. Huntsman said he did not expect to be \"called into action by the person who beat us.\" Mr. Huntsman, 49, learned to speak Mandarin Chinese from his days as a Mormon missionary in Taiwan. He has worked in two Bush administrations, serving as the ambassador to Singapore in the final year of George H.W. Bush\'s term and as a deputy United States trade ambassador for George W. Bush. For Mr. Obama, whose advisers already have their eyes set on his re-election in 2012, the selection of Mr. Huntsman is something of a political coup. He has emerged as one of the nation\'s most visible Republican governors and was expected to at least consider seeking his party\'s presidential nomination to run against Mr. Obama. \"In the breadth of issues at stake, this ambassadorship is as important as any in the world,\" Mr. Obama said. \"I believe there is much to be gained from a closer working relationship with China, but improved relationships will require candor on issues in which we don\'t always agree.\" As the Republican Party forges through a period of reinvention, Mr. Huntsman has been a leading voice for the direction of the party. He has been a political moderate on issues like immigration, gay rights and the environment, even though he represented one of the most conservative states in the country.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Conservatism',17,1,'1923 - C05762461.txt','Best analysis so far of Iranian vote. SidYesterday, June 21, Chatham House in UK published a detailed study of the Iranian vote, concluding from close analysis that the election results were a fraud. This is the most definitive objective analysis so far. Sid http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files/14234_iranelection0609.pdf This paper is published by Chatham House and the Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Preliminary Analysis of the Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election Editor: Professor Ali Ansari, Director, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House author, \'Iran, Islam and Democracy\' Research and Analysis: Daniel Berman and Thomas Rintoul, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews 21 June 2009 Chatham House is independent and owes no allegiance to government or to any political body. It does not hold opinions of its own the views expressed in this text are the responsibility of the authors. This document is issued on the understanding that if any extract is used, the authors and Chatham House should be credited, preferably with the date of the publication. Preliminary Analysis of Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election www.chathamhouse.org.uk 2 Executive Summary Working from the province by province breakdowns of the 2009 and 2005 results, released by the Iranian Ministry of Interior, and from the 2006 census as published by the official Statistical Centre of Iran, the following observations about the official data and the debates surrounding it can be made. ?In two conservative provinces, Mazandaran and Yazd, a turnout of more than 100% was recorded. ?At a provincial level, there is no correlation between the increased turnout and the swing to Ahmadinejad. This challenges the notion that Ahmadinejad\'s victory was due to the massive participation of a previously silent conservative majority. ?In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all former','Best analysis so far of Iranian vote. SidYesterday, June 21, Chatham House in UK published a detailed study of the Iranian vote, concluding from close analysis that the election results were a fraud. This is the most definitive objective analysis so far. Sid http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files/14234_iranelection0609.pdf This paper is published by Chatham House and the Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Preliminary Analysis of the Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election Editor: Professor Ali Ansari, Director, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews; Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House; author, \'Iran, Islam and Democracy\' Research and Analysis: Daniel Berman and Thomas Rintoul, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews 21 June 2009 Chatham House is independent and owes no allegiance to government or to any political body. It does not hold opinions of its own; the views expressed in this text are the responsibility of the authors. This document is issued on the understanding that if any extract is used, the authors and Chatham House should be credited, preferably with the date of the publication. Preliminary Analysis of Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election www.chathamhouse.org.uk 2 Executive Summary Working from the province by province breakdowns of the 2009 and 2005 results, released by the Iranian Ministry of Interior, and from the 2006 census as published by the official Statistical Centre of Iran, the following observations about the official data and the debates surrounding it can be made. ?In two conservative provinces, Mazandaran and Yazd, a turnout of more than 100% was recorded. ?At a provincial level, there is no correlation between the increased turnout and the swing to Ahmadinejad. This challenges the notion that Ahmadinejad\'s victory was due to the massive participation of a previously silent conservative majority. ?In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all former'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Conservatism',17,1,'2087 - C05762743.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US B6Let\'s discuss. I think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?, asked Jeff Sharlet. In his book, Sharlet specifically refers to politicians in Uganda proposing an anti-gay law that would criminalize homosexuality. The law, which could be passed within weeks despite international condemnation, includes possible punishment by death. Anti-gay laws were recently passed in Burundi, are being discussed in Rwanda, and could soon be expanded in Kenya and Tanzania. The American group Sharlet calls The Family is also known as The Fellowship. It organizes an annual National Prayer Breakfast with the U.S. president and foreign guests, but besides that activity shuns publicity and does not openly list its members. But Sharlet says more American reporters are looking into the group and its alleged ties to Africa. These include helping African politicians with money so they can push socially conservative agendas.','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US B6Let\'s discuss. I think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. \"It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?,\" asked Jeff Sharlet. In his book, Sharlet specifically refers to politicians in Uganda proposing an anti-gay law that would criminalize homosexuality. The law, which could be passed within weeks despite international condemnation, includes possible punishment by death. Anti-gay laws were recently passed in Burundi, are being discussed in Rwanda, and could soon be expanded in Kenya and Tanzania. The American group Sharlet calls The Family is also known as The Fellowship. It organizes an annual National Prayer Breakfast with the U.S. president and foreign guests, but besides that activity shuns publicity and does not openly list its members. But Sharlet says more American reporters are looking into the group and its alleged ties to Africa. These include helping African politicians with money so they can push socially conservative agendas.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Conservatism',17,1,'212 - C05739809.txt','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported loosely to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported \"loosely\" to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Conservatism',17,1,'213 - C05739810.txt','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Conservatism',17,1,'216 - C05739813.txt','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Conservatism',17,1,'234 - C05739833.txt','Bill Keller piecePls print. An interesting piece. The argument that worked on my conservative Obama-hating (Hillary-respecting) friends, which Keller hints at in the slack he\'ll cut us, is that our denunciations of the video aren\'t an effort to debate the mob they are an effort to give ammo to the right side to win the battle that Keller himself identifies (between extremists seeking to put pressure on weak transitional governments and the more mainstream majority that supports those governments). And you could say it worked. Governments stepped up. Extremist groups in Tunisia are backpedalling. Etc. So we need to make this argument forcefully. The Satanic Video By BILL KELLER THE alchemy of modern media works with amazing speed. Start with a cheesy anti-Muslim video that resembles a bad trailer for a Sacha Baron Cohen comedy. It becomes YouTube fuel for protest across the Islamic world and a pretext for killing American diplomats. That angry spasm begets an inflammatory Newsweek cover, MUSLIM RAGE, which in turn inspires a Twitter hashtag that reduces the whole episode to .a running joke: There\'s no prayer room in this nightclub. #MuslimRage. You lose your nephew at the airport but you can\'t yell his name because it\'s JIHAD. #MuslimRage. From provocation to trauma to lampoon in a few short news cycles. It\'s over in a week, forgotten in two. Now back to Snooki and Honey Boo Boo. Except, of course, it\'s far from over. It moves temporarily off-screen, and then it is back: the Pakistani retailer accused last week of blasphemy because he refused to close his shops','Bill Keller piecePls print. An interesting piece. The argument that worked on my conservative Obama-hating (Hillary-respecting) friends, which Keller hints at in the \"slack\" he\'ll cut us, is that our denunciations of the video aren\'t an effort to debate the mob; they are an effort to give ammo to the right side to win the battle that Keller himself identifies (between extremists seeking to put \"pressure\" on weak transitional governments and the more mainstream majority that supports those governments). And you could say it worked. Governments stepped up. Extremist groups in Tunisia are backpedalling. Etc. So we need to make this argument forcefully. The Satanic Video By BILL KELLER THE alchemy of modern media works with amazing speed. Start with a cheesy anti-Muslim video that resembles a bad trailer for a Sacha Baron Cohen comedy. It becomes YouTube fuel for protest across the Islamic world and a pretext for killing American diplomats. That angry spasm begets an inflammatory Newsweek cover, \"MUSLIM RAGE,\" which in turn inspires a Twitter hashtag that reduces the whole episode to .a running joke: \"There\'s no prayer room in this nightclub. #MuslimRage.\" \"You lose your nephew at the airport but you can\'t yell his name because it\'s JIHAD. #MuslimRage.\" From provocation to trauma to lampoon in a few short news cycles. It\'s over in a week, forgotten in two. Now back to Snooki and Honey Boo Boo. Except, of course, it\'s far from over. It moves temporarily off-screen, and then it is back: the Pakistani retailer accused last week of \"blasphemy\" because he refused to close his shops'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Conservatism',17,1,'3263 - C05765732.txt','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Conservatism',17,1,'3273 - C05765761.txt','FYI: Les Gelb: Amateur Hour at the White Househttp://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to throw its weight around. What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make demands on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect deliverables on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.','FYI: Les Gelb: \"Amateur Hour at the White House\"http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to \"throw its weight around.\" What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make \"demands\" on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect \"deliverables\" on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Conservatism',17,1,'3614 - C05766357.txt','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a declaration of war by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was a bit strong. Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a clear mark of hostility. Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place, Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a \"declaration of war\" by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was \"a bit strong\". Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a \"clear mark of hostility\". \"Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place,\" Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Conservatism',17,1,'3623 - C05766390.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?, asked Jeff Sharlet.','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. \"It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?,\" asked Jeff Sharlet.'),(26.90173488875113,6.725433722187782,2500,'Conservative_Party_(UK)',3,4,'1066 - C05760303.txt','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a contract with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of top slicing the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies. There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. This was done for News International, a Tory insider said yesterday. Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened. In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the abysmal record of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its total failure to stop the BBC buying the Lonely','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a \"contract\" with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of \"top slicing\" the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies \"focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies\". There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. \"This was done for News International,\" a Tory insider said yesterday. \"Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened.\" In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the \"abysmal record\" of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its \"total failure\" to stop the BBC buying the Lonely'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Conservative_Party_(UK)',3,1,'2247 - C05763001.txt','Melanne\'s event was wonderful. Get Shaun Woodward\'s memo? Miliband interviewbelow. Sid http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/jun/12/david-miliband-gordon-brown-labour-leadership/print The Guardian David Miliband: Labour is facing the fight of its life Foreign secretary thought about quitting the government in last week\'s turmoil David Miliband expressed his frustration at a lack of vision from the Labour leadership. Photograph: Martin Godwin Voters still don\'t know what Labour and Gordon Brown stand for, David Miliband admits today, as he reveals how close he came to quitting the government during last week\'s turmoil at Westminster. Speaking to the Guardian at the end of 10 extraordinary days, the foreign secretary says the party\'s high command was given an electric shock by the disastrous European election results, and he urges fellow ministers to get out and prepare for the fight of our life. But Miliband also concedes that he considered following his close friend and ally James Purnell, who resigned from the government last week and called for the prime minister to stand down. Miliband said: I\'d made my decision on Thursday. Sometimes you can make your decisions with great planning and calculation and sometimes you have to make them rather more quickly. James made his decision in good faith, I made my decision in good faith ... we all have tolive with our decisions. The Labour party has a settled view of who should be leader, he said. This divides people who are close and people feel passionately one way and people feel passionately the other way. Describing the task now facing Labour, he says: It could not be more urgent that there is a maximum of 11 months until the next general election, that we got 15% of the vote nationally [last week], that we came second in Wales and that one in 20 people voted for us. If that does not electric shock us out of our ministerial chairs to think: \'By God, we have got the fight of our life on our hands because whatever the Tories are they certainly don\'t deserve a landslide\' ? then nothing will. Miliband has not given a domestic policy interview for nearly nine months since he felt dogged by accusations that he was manoeuvring for the premiership. He refuses to acknowledge that his decision to back Brown last week saved the prime minister, saying it is impossible to tell. But the foreign secretary feels his loyalty has given him the freedom to speak his mind without his motives being questioned by anyone in Downing Street. Miliband betrays frustration at the absence of a clear Labour vision, saying: We need the message to go out that we have got the humility to learn about what has gone wrong. It is not a masochism strategy. It is about saying what we believe in. It is about clarity, priority, adding up to purpose. I know what we stand for, I know what our instincts are, but the voters don\'t. Actually, I know what Gordon Brown stands for. We have a responsibility to make sure that, come the election, [voters] know what Labour stands for. We were not being listened to, people felt that they had been forgotten, we neither inspired nor reassured. He calls for cabinet colleagues to show stronger leadership in the battle to restore Labour\'s fortunes. We need to make sure the talents and energies of not just the whole of the cabinet, but the whole of the labour movement','Melanne\'s event was wonderful. Get Shaun Woodward\'s memo? Miliband interviewbelow. Sid http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/jun/12/david-miliband-gordon-brown-labour-leadership/print The Guardian David Miliband: Labour is facing the fight of its life Foreign secretary thought about quitting the government in last week\'s turmoil David Miliband expressed his frustration at a lack of vision from the Labour leadership. Photograph: Martin Godwin Voters still don\'t know what Labour and Gordon Brown stand for, David Miliband admits today, as he reveals how close he came to quitting the government during last week\'s turmoil at Westminster. Speaking to the Guardian at the end of 10 extraordinary days, the foreign secretary says the party\'s high command was given an \"electric shock\" by the disastrous European election results, and he urges fellow ministers to get out and prepare for \"the fight of our life\". But Miliband also concedes that he considered following his close friend and ally James Purnell, who resigned from the government last week and called for the prime minister to stand down. Miliband said: \"I\'d made my decision on Thursday. Sometimes you can make your decisions with great planning and calculation and sometimes you have to make them rather more quickly. James made his decision in good faith, I made my decision in good faith ... we all have tolive with our decisions.\" The Labour party has a settled view of who should be leader, he said. \"This divides people who are close and people feel passionately one way and people feel passionately the other way.\" Describing the task now facing Labour, he says: \"It could not be more urgent that there is a maximum of 11 months until the next general election, that we got 15% of the vote nationally [last week], that we came second in Wales and that one in 20 people voted for us. If that does not electric shock us out of our ministerial chairs to think: \'By God, we have got the fight of our life on our hands because whatever the Tories are they certainly don\'t deserve a landslide\' ? then nothing will.\" Miliband has not given a domestic policy interview for nearly nine months since he felt dogged by accusations that he was manoeuvring for the premiership. He refuses to acknowledge that his decision to back Brown last week saved the prime minister, saying \"it is impossible to tell\". But the foreign secretary feels his loyalty has given him the freedom to speak his mind without his motives being questioned by anyone in Downing Street. Miliband betrays frustration at the absence of a clear Labour vision, saying: \"We need the message to go out that we have got the humility to learn about what has gone wrong. \"It is not a masochism strategy. It is about saying what we believe in. It is about clarity, priority, adding up to purpose. I know what we stand for, I know what our instincts are, but the voters don\'t. Actually, I know what Gordon Brown stands for. \"We have a responsibility to make sure that, come the election, [voters] know what Labour stands for. We were not being listened to, people felt that they had been forgotten, we neither inspired nor reassured.\" He calls for cabinet colleagues to show stronger leadership in the battle to restore Labour\'s fortunes. \"We need to make sure the talents and energies of not just the whole of the cabinet, but the whole of the labour movement'),(13.450867444375564,6.725433722187782,2500,'Conservative_Party_(UK)',3,2,'3614 - C05766357.txt','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a declaration of war by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was a bit strong. Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a clear mark of hostility. Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place, Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a \"declaration of war\" by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was \"a bit strong\". Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a \"clear mark of hostility\". \"Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place,\" Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Consigliere',1,1,'239 - C05739840.txt','Make Up Turned Break UpB6 November 27, 2012 Make Up Turned Break Up By MAUREEN DOWD WASHINGTON Are the Republican senators unreasonable? Or is the secretary of state-manqu undiplomatic? Did the senators sandbag Susan Rice? Or did Rice further inflame a tense situation? Is it a case of shooting the messenger and playing politics? Or is national security dangerously infected with politics? It seems as if it would have been simple enough for Rice to quickly admit that the administration talking points she used on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows about the slaughter in Benghazi were misleading. But she went silent. She has no wartime consigliere and, aside from the president\'s angry postelection defense of Rice, the White House ? perhaps relieved that she -14,as taking the heat rather than the president ? wasn\'t running a strong damage control operation that clarified matters. Still, on last Sunday\'s talk shows, John McCain and Lindsey Graham softened their tone a bit. She\'s not the problem, McCain said The problem is the president of the United States, for failing to swiftly tell Americans what his intelligence agencies had confirmed: that Benghazi was a terrorist attack involving Al Qa.eda. affiliates. When Rice asked to come to the Hill to meet with some of her Republican critics, it seemed dtente was nigh. But somehow the hour-and-a-half powwow caused an escalation, with McCain, Graham and Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire emerging to say they had more reservations than before. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who\'s scheduled to meet with Rice on Wednesday, suggested that she would be better suited to run the Democratic National Committee than State. If Rice can\'t soothe the egos of some cranky G.O.P. pots, how would she negotiate with China?','Make Up Turned Break UpB6 November 27, 2012 Make Up Turned Break Up By MAUREEN DOWD WASHINGTON Are the Republican senators unreasonable? Or is the secretary of state-manqu undiplomatic? Did the senators sandbag Susan Rice? Or did Rice further inflame a tense situation? Is it a case of shooting the messenger and playing politics? Or is national security dangerously infected with politics? It seems as if it would have been simple enough for Rice to quickly admit that the administration talking points she used on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows about the slaughter in Benghazi were misleading. But she went silent. She has no wartime consigliere and, aside from the president\'s angry postelection defense of Rice, the White House ? perhaps relieved that she -14,as taking the heat rather than the president ? wasn\'t running a strong damage control operation that clarified matters. Still, on last Sunday\'s talk shows, John McCain and Lindsey Graham softened their tone a bit. \"She\'s not the problem,\" McCain said The problem is the president of the United States,\" for failing to swiftly tell Americans what his intelligence agencies had confirmed: that Benghazi was a terrorist attack involving Al Qa.eda. affiliates. When Rice asked to come to the Hill to meet with some of her Republican critics, it seemed dtente was nigh. But somehow the hour-and-a-half powwow caused an escalation, with McCain, Graham and Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire emerging to say they had more reservations than before. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who\'s scheduled to meet with Rice on Wednesday, suggested that she would be better suited to run the Democratic National Committee than State. If Rice can\'t soothe the egos of some cranky G.O.P. pots, how would she negotiate with China?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Conspiracy_(criminal)',2,1,'1025 - C05760240.txt','ThaiYes--I will do. Oops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000','ThaiYes--I will do. Oops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers; acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles; and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Conspiracy_(criminal)',2,1,'2812 - C05764524.txt','ThaiOops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000','ThaiOops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers; acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles; and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Conspiracy_theory',1,1,'265 - C05739872.txt','H: France & UK behind Libya breakup. SidDefinitely. I can share around if you like, but it seems like a thin conspiracy theory. From H [malito:HDR220dintonemall.com] CONFIDENTIAL March 8, 2012 For: Hillary','H: France & UK behind Libya breakup. SidDefinitely. I can share around if you like, but it seems like a thin conspiracy theory. From H [malito:HDR220dintonemall.com] CONFIDENTIAL March 8, 2012 For: Hillary'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Constable',1,1,'1440 - C05761160.txt','TomorrowAre you sure there is no PC Monday on Pakistan?','TomorrowAre you sure there is no PC Monday on Pakistan?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Constituent_assembly',2,1,'2223 - C05762947.txt','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesUpdate from tom I am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? According to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesUpdate from tom I am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? According to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Constituent_assembly',2,1,'2268 - C05763053.txt','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesI am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San ? Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? 96','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesI am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San ? Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? 96'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Constituent_country',6,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Constituent_country',6,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Constituent_country',6,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Constituent_country',6,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Constituent_country',6,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Constituent_country',6,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Constitution',6,1,'1979 - C05762575.txt','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceWell he\'s very young, only 15. Rumor is hes smart, quiet, bookish. Like his father. What is interesting is that the reason abdullah gave from removing his brother 5 years ago is that he thought the weight of being crown prince restricted his life, education and travel. I suspect the reason he\'s done this is so his son can be properly groomed from now to inherit the thrown. Life will change dramatically for him. What\'s Hussein like? Isn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it.1 personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, NS), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 32','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceWell he\'s very young, only 15. Rumor is hes smart, quiet, bookish. Like his father. What is interesting is that the reason abdullah gave from removing his brother 5 years ago is that he thought the weight of being crown prince restricted his life, education and travel. I suspect the reason he\'s done this is so his son can be properly groomed from now to inherit the thrown. Life will change dramatically for him. What\'s Hussein like? Isn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it.1 personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, NS), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 32'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Constitution',6,1,'2449 - C05763756.txt','Senator Webb Press Comments read-outColleagues, FYI, following is a read-out of Senator Webb\'s comments to the press August 16 in Bangkok. ? Senator Webb first delivered a prepared statement, in which he said his visit to Burma had three purposes: 1)to appeal for Yettaw\'s deportation 2)to visit ASSK 3)to ask to the Burmese leadership to end her house arrest. ? The Senator summarized the basis of his humanitarian appeal, noting Yettaw\'s health and stating that the [trespassing] incident was regrettable but not mean-spirited. ? With ASSK, he said he had discussed elections and sanctions issues, but declined to characterize the content of their conversation. ? With the leadership, he said he had raised a wide range of issues, including elections. He conveyed to the generals that it would be hard for the world to view the Burmese elections as free and fair without the participation of ASSK and her supporters. Asked whether free and fair elections are possible given the Burmese constitution\'s structure, Webb said the constitution does not necessarily constrain elections. ? Senator Webb explained he was not a U.S. Government envoy. Asked whether his visit would trigger a review of U.S. Burma policy, the Senator responded that Secretary Clinton had already called for a review and that he would discuss his visit with the Secretary. ? Asked why he was received by the Burmese leadership while the UN Secretary General was not, the Senator referred to his 18-year record of working on Southeast Asia issues and his record in Vietnam. He did not characterize his own position on sanctions. With respect to human rights groups\' fear that his visit would lend legitimacy the regime, Webb firmly restated his qualifications and record. ? The Senator indicated that he viewed this as a possible opening for progress, but did not make any indications or suggestions on next steps. Hugo Rodriguez Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center','Senator Webb Press Comments read-outColleagues, FYI, following is a read-out of Senator Webb\'s comments to the press August 16 in Bangkok. ? Senator Webb first delivered a prepared statement, in which he said his visit to Burma had three purposes: 1)to appeal for Yettaw\'s deportation; 2)to visit ASSK; 3)to ask to the Burmese leadership to end her house arrest. ? The Senator summarized the basis of his humanitarian appeal, noting Yettaw\'s health and stating that the [trespassing] incident was regrettable but not mean-spirited. ? With ASSK, he said he had discussed elections and sanctions issues, but declined to characterize the content of their conversation. ? With the leadership, he said he had raised a wide range of issues, including elections. He conveyed to the generals that it would be hard for the world to view the Burmese elections as free and fair without the participation of ASSK and her supporters. Asked whether free and fair elections are possible given the Burmese constitution\'s structure, Webb said the constitution does not necessarily constrain elections. ? Senator Webb explained he was not a U.S. Government envoy. Asked whether his visit would trigger a review of U.S. Burma policy, the Senator responded that Secretary Clinton had already called for a review and that he would discuss his visit with the Secretary. ? Asked why he was received by the Burmese leadership while the UN Secretary General was not, the Senator referred to his 18-year record of working on Southeast Asia issues and his record in Vietnam. He did not characterize his own position on sanctions. With respect to human rights groups\' fear that his visit would lend legitimacy the regime, Webb firmly restated his qualifications and record. ? The Senator indicated that he viewed this as a possible opening for progress, but did not make any indications or suggestions on next steps. Hugo Rodriguez Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Constitution',6,1,'2507 - C05763904.txt','HondurasTom shannon passed on the below points: The Honduran Armed Forces released a statement late last evening. It makes the following points: - The Armed Forces respect the Constitution and the laws and reaffirms its subordination to civil authority in conformity with law and obedience. - As an institution, the Armed Forces backs a solution to the crisis Honduras faces through a process of negotiation in the framework of the San Jose Accords. - Accordingly, we reiterate our unrestricted support for the results of the same, in accordance with the Constitution and laws. - The Armed Forces as an institution will continue to fulfill the missions given it to it by the Constitutions and the laws of Honduras.','HondurasTom shannon passed on the below points: The Honduran Armed Forces released a statement late last evening. It makes the following points: - The Armed Forces respect the Constitution and the laws and reaffirms its subordination to civil authority in conformity with law and obedience. - As an institution, the Armed Forces backs a solution to the crisis Honduras faces through a process of negotiation in the framework of the San Jose Accords. - Accordingly, we reiterate our unrestricted support for the results of the same, in accordance with the Constitution and laws. - The Armed Forces as an institution will continue to fulfill the missions given it to it by the Constitutions and the laws of Honduras.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Constitution',6,1,'2535 - C05763974.txt','(AP) Pakistan PM effectively rules out treason chargesPakistan PM effectively rules out treason charges ISLAMABAD (AP) Pakistan\'s prime minister on Wednesday effectively ruled out bringing treason charges against the country\'s former military ruler, Pervez Musharraf. Pakistan\'s Supreme Court recently ruled that Musharraf\'s imposition of a state of emergency in 2007 was unconstitutional a decision that raised the possibility he could be accused of treason. But Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had said such charges would only be brought against Musharraf if Parliament passed a unanimous resolution requesting them. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday night, Gilani said the opposition parties did not have enough votes to pass the resolution indicating his own party would not vote in favor. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Pakistan PM effectively rules out treason chargesPakistan PM effectively rules out treason charges ISLAMABAD (AP) Pakistan\'s prime minister on Wednesday effectively ruled out bringing treason charges against the country\'s former military ruler, Pervez Musharraf. Pakistan\'s Supreme Court recently ruled that Musharraf\'s imposition of a state of emergency in 2007 was unconstitutional a decision that raised the possibility he could be accused of treason. But Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had said such charges would only be brought against Musharraf if Parliament passed a unanimous resolution requesting them. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday night, Gilani said the opposition parties did not have enough votes to pass the resolution indicating his own party would not vote in favor. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Constitution',6,1,'270 - C05739878.txt','Latest from HRC friendFYI From Stevens, John C Sent Monday, April 23, 2012 7:00 PM To Sullivan, Jacob) Cc Cretz, Gene A Fettman, Jeffrey Subject RE: Latest from HRC friend Jake- Interesting report. Gene is closer to the action and I defer to him on the latest Jail-ian thinking and machinations vis-a-vis the cabinet and INC. I hadn\'t heard about ENI-related corruption but wouldn\'t be surprised. On the federalism issue,. Jail is right to be concerned about eastern agitation for autonomy. A cabinet chance won\'t solve that problem, though. Nor will recruiting Belhaj and Islamist fighters to take on the Bardans. To the contrary, it would only lead to unwanted bloodshed - the large Obeid tribe still nurses a serious grudge against Belhaj and his ilk for the Islamists\' presumed role in killing their beloved Gen. Yunis last July and would probably put up a fierce fight. The cabinet and INC need to have a serious discussion with the Bargans - if they aren\'t already doing so - about how power and resources are to be distributed in the new Libya. The Libyans held similarly heated debates on this very topic in the early1950s as they held their first parliamentary elections and drafted their constitution (there were actually violent skirmishes in connection with those elections, and Washington delayed the arrival of the first US ambassador until after things had calmed down). Hopefully the current leadership can negotiate these issues peaceably in the corning months. Of course, we and the UN and our other partners should encourage them to do so. - Chris SBU','Latest from HRC friendFYI From Stevens, John C Sent; Monday, April 23, 2012 7:00 PM To; Sullivan, Jacob) Cc Cretz, Gene A; Fettman, Jeffrey Subject RE: Latest from HRC friend Jake- Interesting report. Gene is closer to the action and I defer to him on the latest Jail-ian thinking and machinations vis-a-vis the cabinet and INC. I hadn\'t heard about ENI-related corruption but wouldn\'t be surprised. On the federalism issue,. Jail is right to be concerned about eastern agitation for autonomy. A cabinet chance won\'t solve that problem, though. Nor will recruiting Belhaj and Islamist fighters to take on the Bardans. To the contrary, it would only lead to unwanted bloodshed - the large Obeid tribe still nurses a serious grudge against Belhaj and his ilk for the Islamists\' presumed role in killing their beloved Gen. Yunis last July and would probably put up a fierce fight. The cabinet and INC need to have a serious discussion with the Bargans - if they aren\'t already doing so - about how power and resources are to be distributed in the new Libya. The Libyans held similarly heated debates on this very topic in the early1950s as they held their first parliamentary elections and drafted their constitution (there were actually violent skirmishes in connection with those elections, and Washington delayed the arrival of the first US ambassador until after things had calmed down). Hopefully the current leadership can negotiate these issues peaceably in the corning months. Of course, we and the UN and our other partners should encourage them to do so. - Chris SBU'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Constitution',6,1,'2993 - C05764842.txt','(Reuters) Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pact Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pactColleagues: Passing on this news item for your situational awareness. Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Egypt has delayed the signing of a deal to heal the rift between President Mahmoud Abbas\' Fatah movement and the rival Palestinian Islamist group Hamas because of new complications, an Egyptian official said on Friday. He cited the growing tension between Fatah and Hamas over the handling by Abbas of a U.N. report criticising the Israeli military offensive into Gaza in December and January. Cairo had slated a signing ceremony for October 25. The agreement would resolve nothing immediately but would outline steps to restore Palestinian unity. Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and Fatah dominates in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. The official told Reuters no new date was set for signing. Egypt saw it was better to delay until there is a suitable atmosphere, he said. Abbas admits his government erred in approving a U.N. decision in Geneva two weeks ago to delay action on the so-called Goldstone report, which is particularly critical of Israel for alleged war crimes during the Gaza offensive. He has reversed course and the issue was being reconsidered on Friday at a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, which Abbas requested. We are not going to let things collapse, said another Egyptian official of his country\'s lengthy mediation between the Palestinian factions which began over a year ago. We will wait until the dust settles and activate efforts again and I hope that will be very soon. The deal would postpone Palestinian presidential and parliamentarian elections until June 28, 2010. Fatah has signed it and this week Abbas announced that if Hamas did not sign he would go ahead with elections in January as called for by the constitution. It is unclear how Fatah would be able to hold a full election since Hamas has vowed to block voting in Gaza if the ballot was scheduled without its agreement.','(Reuters) Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pact Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pactColleagues: Passing on this news item for your situational awareness. Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Egypt has delayed the signing of a deal to heal the rift between President Mahmoud Abbas\' Fatah movement and the rival Palestinian Islamist group Hamas because of \"new complications\", an Egyptian official said on Friday. He cited the growing tension between Fatah and Hamas over the handling by Abbas of a U.N. report criticising the Israeli military offensive into Gaza in December and January. Cairo had slated a signing ceremony for October 25. The agreement would resolve nothing immediately but would outline steps to restore Palestinian unity. Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and Fatah dominates in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. The official told Reuters no new date was set for signing. \"Egypt saw it was better to delay until there is a suitable atmosphere,\" he said. Abbas admits his government erred in approving a U.N. decision in Geneva two weeks ago to delay action on the so-called Goldstone report, which is particularly critical of Israel for alleged war crimes during the Gaza offensive. He has reversed course and the issue was being reconsidered on Friday at a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, which Abbas requested. \"We are not going to let things collapse,\" said another Egyptian official of his country\'s lengthy mediation between the Palestinian factions which began over a year ago. \"We will wait until the dust settles and activate efforts again and I hope that will be very soon.\" The deal would postpone Palestinian presidential and parliamentarian elections until June 28, 2010. Fatah has signed it and this week Abbas announced that if Hamas did not sign he would go ahead with elections in January as called for by the constitution. It is unclear how Fatah would be able to hold a full election since Hamas has vowed to block voting in Gaza if the ballot was scheduled without its agreement.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Constitutional_crisis',1,1,'2736 - C05764360.txt','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree. A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word coup by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a coup d\'etat as a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group. So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for \"the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree.\" A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word \"coup\" by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a \"coup d\'etat\" as \"a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics; especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group.\" So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Constitution_of_Afghanistan',2,1,'2484 - C05763823.txt','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banU.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to, said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities, he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banU.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. \"People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to,\" said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. \"Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities,\" he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Constitution_of_Afghanistan',2,1,'2486 - C05763827.txt','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banWe were going to hang them all and put them in closet when u guys were out. But we can just bring bags and leave them in room somewhere. When Doug has time, can he bring over the birthday clothes? U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to, said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities, he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday.','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banWe were going to hang them all and put them in closet when u guys were out. But we can just bring bags and leave them in room somewhere. When Doug has time, can he bring over the birthday clothes? U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. \"People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to,\" said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. \"Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities,\" he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Constitution_of_Honduras',3,1,'1178 - C05760464.txt','Honduras statementI would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team or000ses to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.','Honduras statementI would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team or000ses to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Constitution_of_Honduras',3,1,'3652 - C05766480.txt','Honduras statementThe team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.','Honduras statementThe team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Constitution_of_Honduras',3,1,'3654 - C05766484.txt','Honduras statementOf course! I would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for','Honduras statementOf course! I would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Constructive_dismissal',1,1,'2773 - C05764453.txt','New POGO story - forced resignation of whistleblowerFyi From POGO\'s website blog: A positive take on our actions thus far, as characterized by the remaining guards in Kabul. http://pogoblog.typeoad.combogo/2009/09/more-news-from-euards-on-the-ground-in-kabul.html More News From Guards on the Ground in Kabul A quick update from the ground in Kabul: we\'ve heard that guards at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan are very pleased with the State Department\'s actions so far, with one source saying guards feel as if they\'ve been liberated from prison. State Department investigators have been conducting thorough, respectful interviews and are not asking guards if they shared information with POGO. The right people are being fired and it looks like we\'re on the way to restoring an atmosphere of professionalism at the U.S. Embassy. The contractor who was forced out of his position, by the way, was asked to leave before the State Department arrived on the scene. More as it comes in. -- Bryan Rahija We are now in a battle with POGO for ownership of this issue. What the Embassy today did was quite effective - maintaining the initiative and outlining decisive actions taken. We need to continue this trend, forcing POGO to react to what we are doing rather than the other way around. The Embassy statement does include removal of supervisors. I wonder from a contracting and legal standpoint how to react if asked to POGO\'s suggestion that supervisors are not allowed to work for another contractor. While people have a right to work, I believe we get to review a contractor\'s management team and instruct them on who is acceptable or not, right? I don\'t necessarily buy into POGO\'s Nuremberg defense, that people are exonerated because they were forced to debase themselves. But I see the release below as good news, that we have established momentum on the issue. We should retain it even though it will become more challenging as Congress returns next week. 76 POGO released the following statement on their website today: Statement by Danielle Brian, Executive Director, Project On Government Oversight: POGO is pleased that the State Department has finally taken decisive steps to bring the Kabul security guard scandal under control. We remain very concerned, however, with certain elements of this action. POGO has no solid information of the identities of those reported to have been removed. We have been told people are being fired for simply being in the photographs. We do know a number of those were unwilling participants. We also want to hear that the supervisors who were responsible for this debacle are being held fully accountable and not simply allowed to resign and go to another contractor. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-filesialerts/contract-oversightico-gp-20090904.html Fyi POGO posted the attached on their website, claiming that the whistleblower who exposed the guard scandal was forced to resign. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-files/alerts/contract-oversight/co-gp-20090903.html One of the whistleblowers who helped expose the guard scandal at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul has just been forced to resign after his company?whose client is ArmorGroup, North America (AGNA)?came to believe that he had reached out to D.C. for assistance. The company told POGO that the whistleblower\'s resignation was voluntary. However, information obtained by the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) strongly suggests he was pressured into resigning to avoid being fired, an action often referred to as constructive dismissal. POGO is deeply concerned about the action allegedly taken against the whistleblower. He is being forced out at a time 77','New POGO story - forced resignation of whistleblowerFyi From POGO\'s website blog: A positive take on our actions thus far, as characterized by the remaining guards in Kabul. http://pogoblog.typeoad.combogo/2009/09/more-news-from-euards-on-the-ground-in-kabul.html More News From Guards on the Ground in Kabul A quick update from the ground in Kabul: we\'ve heard that guards at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan are very pleased with the State Department\'s actions so far, with one source saying guards feel as if they\'ve been \"liberated from prison.\" State Department investigators have been conducting thorough, respectful interviews and are not asking guards if they shared information with POGO. The right people are being fired and it looks like we\'re on the way to restoring an atmosphere of professionalism at the U.S. Embassy. The contractor who was forced out of his position, by the way, was asked to leave before the State Department arrived on the scene. More as it comes in. -- Bryan Rahija We are now in a battle with POGO for ownership of this issue. What the Embassy today did was quite effective - maintaining the initiative and outlining decisive actions taken. We need to continue this trend, forcing POGO to react to what we are doing rather than the other way around. The Embassy statement does include removal of supervisors. I wonder from a contracting and legal standpoint how to react if asked to POGO\'s suggestion that supervisors are not allowed to work for another contractor. While people have a right to work, I believe we get to review a contractor\'s management team and instruct them on who is acceptable or not, right? I don\'t necessarily buy into POGO\'s Nuremberg defense, that people are exonerated because they were forced to debase themselves. But I see the release below as good news, that we have established momentum on the issue. We should retain it even though it will become more challenging as Congress returns next week. 76 POGO released the following statement on their website today: Statement by Danielle Brian, Executive Director, Project On Government Oversight: \"POGO is pleased that the State Department has finally taken decisive steps to bring the Kabul security guard scandal under control. We remain very concerned, however, with certain elements of this action. POGO has no solid information of the identities of those reported to have been removed. We have been told people are being fired for simply being in the photographs. We do know a number of those were unwilling participants. We also want to hear that the supervisors who were responsible for this debacle are being held fully accountable and not simply allowed to resign and go to another contractor.\" http://www.pogo.ordpogo-filesialerts/contract-oversightico-gp-20090904.html Fyi POGO posted the attached on their website, claiming that the whistleblower who exposed the guard scandal was forced to resign. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-files/alerts/contract-oversight/co-gp-20090903.html One of the whistleblowers who helped expose the guard scandal at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul has just been forced to resign after his company?whose client is ArmorGroup, North America (AGNA)?came to believe that he had reached out to D.C. for assistance. The company told POGO that the whistleblower\'s resignation was voluntary. However, information obtained by the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) strongly suggests he was pressured into resigning to avoid being fired, an action often referred to as constructive dismissal. POGO is deeply concerned about the action allegedly taken against the whistleblower. He is being forced out at a time 77'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Consul_(representative)',6,1,'2102 - C05762764.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogRead through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the 141','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogRead through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the 141'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Consul_(representative)',6,1,'2104 - C05762767.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogWe can leave then for now - we can work around as nee be and they have a few connections to companies we don\'t. Asked philippe for a plan - he may want to sole source it to get the coverage but if not, yes. Cdm Read through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process B6 Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... 145 A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350> http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010 <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=33>, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38>, US Politics <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=28> ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 <http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20090710/000011.htm> (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38> , and elsewhere <http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200904u/shanghai-expo-2010> . And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc. <http://usapavilion2olo.com/>, a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis <http://shanghalusembassy-china.org.cn/071009.html> ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media <http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/10/content_11685418.htm> . No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had adopted a resolution in support of the US pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3106> . This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate? but instead became What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort? The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person 146','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogWe can leave then for now - we can work around as nee be and they have a few connections to companies we don\'t. Asked philippe for a plan - he may want to sole source it to get the coverage but if not, yes. Cdm Read through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process B6 Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... 145 A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350> http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010 <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=33>, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38>, US Politics <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=28> ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 <http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20090710/000011.htm> (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38> , and elsewhere <http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200904u/shanghai-expo-2010> . And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc. <http://usapavilion2olo.com/>, a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis <http://shanghalusembassy-china.org.cn/071009.html> ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media <http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/10/content_11685418.htm> . No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had \"adopted\" a resolution in support of the US pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3106> . This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer \"How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate?\" but instead became \"What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort?\" The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person 146'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Consul_(representative)',6,1,'2106 - C05762769.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogSee b/I We spoke to PIR yesterday and we are going to talk to the WP on monday. PIR has the details. See b/I - article next week need philipe (see the ps) ?Balderston, Kris M Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo Jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://sharighaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had adopted a resolution in support of the US pavilion. This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate? but instead became What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort? The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person familiar with Villarreal\'s role described it as the arrival of an adult to a chaotic situation that badly needed one. Indeed, if there\'s one telling detail to the handful of official and press accounts of yesterday\'s signing, it\'s the total absence of the Shanghai Expo, Inc. members from the official comments and photos (US Consulate coverage here Shanghai government account here), none of whom live or work in Shanghai, anyway. If that was a conscious decision, it was a wise one. A final point. As Villarreal conceded, the US effort must still raise roughly half of its $61 million budget. I suspect that ? with Villarreal in charge of the effort ? reluctant wallets will become less so. Regardless, though, 150','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogSee b/I We spoke to PIR yesterday and we are going to talk to the WP on monday. PIR has the details. See b/I - article next week need philipe (see the ps) ?Balderston, Kris M Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo Jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://sharighaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had \"adopted\" a resolution in support of the US pavilion. This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer \"How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate?\" but instead became \"What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort?\" The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person familiar with Villarreal\'s role described it as the arrival of an \"adult\" to a chaotic situation that badly needed one. Indeed, if there\'s one telling detail to the handful of official and press accounts of yesterday\'s signing, it\'s the total absence of the Shanghai Expo, Inc. members from the official comments and photos (US Consulate coverage here; Shanghai government account here), none of whom live or work in Shanghai, anyway. If that was a conscious decision, it was a wise one. A final point. As Villarreal conceded, the US effort must still raise roughly half of its $61 million budget. I suspect that ? with Villarreal in charge of the effort ? reluctant wallets will become less so. Regardless, though, 150'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Consul_(representative)',6,1,'2231 - C05762971.txt','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEI\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this am--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. We are all relieved and thrilled to see this long overdue but very happy ending. I should also highlight the amazing work done by US Mission Brazil. The consular staff, Charge, Acting DCM (Marie Damour, the Consul General in Brasilia), LegATT, RSO, and a host of others all played a role in this successful return. My OCS DAS, Michele Bond, and her dedicated team also played a big role in communicating with David, his lawyers, Congress, and the press. We had Members of Congress, former Assistant Secretaries and US Ambassadors all pitching in. While there were disagreements at times over tactics, we all agreed that we were working towards the same goal: the safe return of Sean. We particularly appreciate the strong support from the Secretary. Many people will try to take credit for today\'s happy reunion but it was the Secretary\'s continued concern and interest in this case that made the difference. We could not have provided a better gift to David Goldman during this season of giving. Janice Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All, The Goldman case finally came to an end, and despite the efforts of all involved the hand over of the child to the US Consulate in Rio was transformed into a deplorable display of the child walking in the streets with the maternal family, being exposed to the media and to the public that surrounded the consulate. I\'m sorry this had to happen but it seems that Mr. Sergio Tostes, the maternal family\'s attorney, did not feel at all embarrased to use and expose the child, who was probably under severe stress, in order to gather support for his position. This most despicable man is not accepting the fact that, despite his life long relationships with influential authorities in Brazil, he was unable to win the case and Sean is finally being reunited with his only real father. I just hope that David and the Goldman family find enough time to recover their lives and their relationship with Sean. They need time more than anything else and now it is up to the US government to guarantee that David Goldman will','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEI\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this am--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. We are all relieved and thrilled to see this long overdue but very happy ending. I should also highlight the amazing work done by US Mission Brazil. The consular staff, Charge, Acting DCM (Marie Damour, the Consul General in Brasilia), LegATT, RSO, and a host of others all played a role in this successful return. My OCS DAS, Michele Bond, and her dedicated team also played a big role in communicating with David, his lawyers, Congress, and the press. We had Members of Congress, former Assistant Secretaries and US Ambassadors all pitching in. While there were disagreements at times over tactics, we all agreed that we were working towards the same goal: the safe return of Sean. We particularly appreciate the strong support from the Secretary. Many people will try to take credit for today\'s happy reunion but it was the Secretary\'s continued concern and interest in this case that made the difference. We could not have provided a better gift to David Goldman during this season of giving. Janice Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All, The Goldman case finally came to an end, and despite the efforts of all involved the hand over of the child to the US Consulate in Rio was transformed into a deplorable display of the child walking in the streets with the maternal family, being exposed to the media and to the public that surrounded the consulate. I\'m sorry this had to happen but it seems that Mr. Sergio Tostes, the maternal family\'s attorney, did not feel at all embarrased to use and expose the child, who was probably under severe stress, in order to gather support for his position. This most despicable man is not accepting the fact that, despite his life long relationships with influential authorities in Brazil, he was unable to win the case and Sean is finally being reunited with his only real father. I just hope that David and the Goldman family find enough time to recover their lives and their relationship with Sean. They need time more than anything else and now it is up to the US government to guarantee that David Goldman will'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Consul_(representative)',6,1,'3571 - C05766273.txt','UPDATE: Death of Death ofHere is an update on the return of the remains Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:53:58 +0545 Colleaaues? Please let me know if Ops can be of further assistance. Best, Dana Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 Ruth Branson is added to distribution. Thanks, Clay Clay - many thanks for the update. Could you also keep ruth branson, the ocs duty officer, apprised of developments? She\'s not on our duty principals\' collective. Best, M This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Embassy Kathmandu is standing by to assist. Nepal is currently in the middle of the national holiday of Dashain when most things are closed. The embassy is closed for normal business on Monday and Tuesday and will reopen on Wednesday 9/30, however we will open to do whatever is necessary to assist. I am in contact with in Chengdu. Tina Onufer, US Consul Regards, Clay Adler Consul US Embassy Kathmandu +977-1-400-7200 x.4126 (office) adlerck@state.gov Colleagues: Regards, Michael T. Pascual Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-O) PascualMTstate.gov 202-647-1512 Hotmail has ever-growing storage! Don\'t worry about storage limits. Check it out.','UPDATE: Death of Death ofHere is an update on the return of the remains Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:53:58 +0545 Colleaaues? Please let me know if Ops can be of further assistance. Best, Dana Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 Ruth Branson is added to distribution. Thanks, Clay Clay - many thanks for the update. Could you also keep ruth branson, the ocs duty officer, apprised of developments? She\'s not on our duty principals\' collective. Best, M This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Embassy Kathmandu is standing by to assist. Nepal is currently in the middle of the national holiday of Dashain when most things are closed. The embassy is closed for normal business on Monday and Tuesday and will reopen on Wednesday 9/30, however we will open to do whatever is necessary to assist. I am in contact with in Chengdu. Tina Onufer, US Consul Regards, Clay Adler Consul US Embassy Kathmandu +977-1-400-7200 x.4126 (office) adlerck@state.gov Colleagues: Regards, Michael T. Pascual Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-O) PascualMTstate.gov; 202-647-1512 Hotmail has ever-growing storage! Don\'t worry about storage limits. Check it out.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Consul_(representative)',6,1,'3720 - C05766618.txt','Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local timeImportance: High fyi Importance: High Cheryl Brazil is 3 hours ahead of DC And the 1000 [our time] turnover has not yet taken place H/W report from our first-rate senior consular officer in Brazil and then some interesting backup [in two parts] 1300 Local Time [1000 EST] Report I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details oh that yet. Will pass more information as soon as we have it. Planning for all contingencies. BACKGROUND o Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal','Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local timeImportance: High fyi Importance: High Cheryl Brazil is 3 hours ahead of DC And the 1000 [our time] turnover has not yet taken place H/W report from our first-rate senior consular officer in Brazil and then some interesting backup [in two parts] 1300 Local Time [1000 EST] Report I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details oh that yet. Will pass more information as soon as we have it. Planning for all contingencies. BACKGROUND o Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Container_ship',1,1,'1344 - C05760764.txt','21 AmCits Seized by Somali PiratesFyi (SBU) USG agencies report Somali pirates have seized a Denmark-flagged container ship with 21 American crew members aboard. 6','21 AmCits Seized by Somali PiratesFyi (SBU) USG agencies report Somali pirates have seized a Denmark-flagged container ship with 21 American crew members aboard. 6'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Continuing_medical_education',1,1,'2845 - C05764562.txt','From Lyn Lusi in GomaWe are working with Lyn to try to better determine the specific needs at Heal Africa. The Norwegian development staff is on vacation but we should connect shortly. I\'m going to try to steer their assistance to Heal Africa if I can. Otherwise, we\'ve had marathon meetings with all the key players to follow up on your trip to DRC. There is so much that needs to be done and Congress is already asking for reports. Dear Melanne, It is very kind of you to write to me. Eve had already told me from you that there is more interpretation than fact in the new hospital story, and I really apologise for the embarrassment that our reaction and the echoes from our friends will have caused you and Secretary Mrs Clinton. The fact that you came, and gave priority to the catastrophic epidemic of rape in our country gives a clear and loud signal that the most powerful nation in the world has put Congo\'s women at the top of their agenda. Thank you for your questions about the best way forward for training in dealing with fistula. Our approach is in some ways different from Panzi, because we are so limited by our facilities: we have to do our surgical work by \'campaigns\' ? this month, a vvf campaign next month, a cleft lip and palate campaign then a club foot and post polio campaign. This lack of space, with our commitment to training 12 Congolese doctors in six specialist areas of medicine, limits us considerably, and makes our medical teams compete with each other for OR time and beds. To deal with the cases waiting in rural areas, we regularly send our surgical specialists on outreach: in July, they operated in Kasongo (South Maniema), in August at home in Goma, in September in Adi, in October in South Maniema and November back in Adi, December, here in Goma. Outreach is very unsatisfactory to surgeons: they like to be able to follow through to complete recovery, and we like to accompany women with training and literacy and psychosocial support. Although this provides teaching time to local doctors, there must be a better way to provide continuing medical education to the rural medical staff of Congo.','From Lyn Lusi in GomaWe are working with Lyn to try to better determine the specific needs at Heal Africa. The Norwegian development staff is on vacation but we should connect shortly. I\'m going to try to steer their assistance to Heal Africa if I can. Otherwise, we\'ve had marathon meetings with all the key players to follow up on your trip to DRC. There is so much that needs to be done and Congress is already asking for reports. Dear Melanne, It is very kind of you to write to me. Eve had already told me from you that there is more interpretation than fact in the new hospital story, and I really apologise for the embarrassment that our reaction and the echoes from our friends will have caused you and Secretary Mrs Clinton. The fact that you came, and gave priority to the catastrophic epidemic of rape in our country gives a clear and loud signal that the most powerful nation in the world has put Congo\'s women at the top of their agenda. Thank you for your questions about the best way forward for training in dealing with fistula. Our approach is in some ways different from Panzi, because we are so limited by our facilities: we have to do our surgical work by \'campaigns\' ? this month, a vvf campaign; next month, a cleft lip and palate campaign; then a club foot and post polio campaign. This lack of space, with our commitment to training 12 Congolese doctors in six specialist areas of medicine, limits us considerably, and makes our medical teams compete with each other for OR time and beds. To deal with the cases waiting in rural areas, we regularly send our surgical specialists on outreach: in July, they operated in Kasongo (South Maniema), in August at home in Goma, in September in Adi, in October in South Maniema and November back in Adi, December, here in Goma. Outreach is very unsatisfactory to surgeons: they like to be able to follow through to complete recovery, and we like to accompany women with training and literacy and psychosocial support. Although this provides teaching time to local doctors, there must be a better way to provide continuing medical education to the rural medical staff of Congo.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Contract',1,1,'2172 - C05762863.txt','any truth to this account? SidWho wrote this? It has some aspects right of the 48 hours I was there but not others. H: Is this account true? If so, significant, and the only account of its kind. And, if true, the USG has not told its story, at the least. Sid <htto://bits.oureport.co.uk/HG?hc-we39&cd-i&hv-6&c?.- -u&ht-DM560, 52893FSDM54102495BW&n={art Lcie}(Howfdo,-I-4- know 4- Chi.na+wrecktk-le+Copenhageni-aeal?-4-i-twas+in4-the-Froom(1322475}&vcon= / . 0U/Environment/CopennaEin+climate+change+confe,_ c \'2009&seg-&cra . a=&gp=&fn1=&pec=&dcmp=&r','any truth to this account? SidWho wrote this? It has some aspects right of the 48 hours I was there but not others. H: Is this account true? If so, significant, and the only account of its kind. And, if true, the USG has not told its story, at the least. Sid <htto://bits.oureport.co.uk/HG?hc-we39&cd-i&hv-6&c?.- -u&ht-DM560, 52893FS;DM54102495BW&n={art Lcie}(Howfdo,-I-4- know 4- Chi.na+wrecktk-le+Copenhageni-aeal?-4-i-twas+in4-the-Froom;(1322475}&vcon= / . 0U/Environment/CopennaEin+climate+change+confe,_ c \'2009&seg-&cra . a=&gp=&fn1=&pec=&dcmp=&r'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Contras',1,1,'1943 - C05762522.txt','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitledIsrael\'s Lawyer, in which Aaron argued For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney... I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer. Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the I was there and I know what happened. An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.) But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the facts in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s disengagement from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949. 61','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitled\"Israel\'s Lawyer,\" in which Aaron argued \"For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney...\" I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled \"The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer.\" Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the \"I was there and I know what happened.\" An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: \"Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.\") But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the \"facts\" in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s \"disengagement\" from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: \"In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949.\" 61'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Conversation',1,2,'1531 - C05761323.txt','(no subject)Dear Cheryl, Per our discussion, I\'m sending you my revised job description, based on extended conversations with my new Global Partnership team.','(no subject)Dear Cheryl, Per our discussion, I\'m sending you my revised job description, based on extended conversations with my new Global Partnership team.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Coordinator_for_Counterterrorism',2,1,'2084 - C05762737.txt','Mini Schedule 7/10/097:30 am PHONE CALL w/SWISS FEDERAL COUNCILLOR MICHELINE 7:45 am CALMY-REY Secretary\'s Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am PRIVATE BREAKFAST 9:30 am James Madison Room, 84\' floor 9:30 am OFFICE TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am TOWN HALL MEETING 11:00 am Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Approx. 700 employees attending. 11:30 am PHOTO OPS 11:35 am Secretary\'s Outer Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR DANIEL BENJAMIN, 12:20 pm COORDINATOR FOR COUNTERTERRORISM Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 170 guests attending. 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm MEETING w/TIM SOLSO, CEO OF CUMMINS AND CO-CHAIR US- 1:30 pm BRAZIL CEO FORUM Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/EUROPEAN UNION COMMISSIONER BENITA 2:00 pm FERRERO-WALDNER Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/UN AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm MEETING w/DENNIS ROSS 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Reagan National Airport 3:35 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 4:00 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport via US Air Shuttle #2187 En route New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 5:13 pm ARRIVE New York, New York 5:30 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 6:30 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 134','Mini Schedule 7/10/097:30 am PHONE CALL w/SWISS FEDERAL COUNCILLOR MICHELINE 7:45 am CALMY-REY Secretary\'s Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am PRIVATE BREAKFAST 9:30 am James Madison Room, 84\' floor 9:30 am OFFICE TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am TOWN HALL MEETING 11:00 am Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Approx. 700 employees attending. 11:30 am PHOTO OPS 11:35 am Secretary\'s Outer Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR DANIEL BENJAMIN, 12:20 pm COORDINATOR FOR COUNTERTERRORISM Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 170 guests attending. 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm MEETING w/TIM SOLSO, CEO OF CUMMINS AND CO-CHAIR US- 1:30 pm BRAZIL CEO FORUM Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/EUROPEAN UNION COMMISSIONER BENITA 2:00 pm FERRERO-WALDNER Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/UN AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm MEETING w/DENNIS ROSS 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Reagan National Airport 3:35 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 4:00 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport via US Air Shuttle #2187 En route New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 5:13 pm ARRIVE New York, New York 5:30 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 6:30 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 134'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Coordinator_for_Counterterrorism',2,1,'2148 - C05762825.txt','Nominations TodayFyi FYI The following were nominated today: Daniel Benjamin, Coordinator for Counterterrorism, with rank of Ambassador at Large Robert Blake, Assistant Secretary for South Asian Affairs Kurt Campbell, Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs 13','Nominations TodayFyi FYI The following were nominated today: Daniel Benjamin, Coordinator for Counterterrorism, with rank of Ambassador at Large Robert Blake, Assistant Secretary for South Asian Affairs Kurt Campbell, Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs 13'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Copán',1,1,'2011 - C05762631.txt','Security SituationFyi B6 ALL: Police/Military have blocked vehicle traffic to the Airport. Not allowing groups of pedestrians to pass. Apparently they are prepared to prevent Zelaya supporters to gather at the airport. Z supporters from outside Tegucigalpa slept at University Pedagogica in the outskirts of the city last night where they will begin their march today. Zelaya and his supporters have been encouraging Zelaya supporters from the interior to come into the capital and support Zelaya\'s arrival. Many of these are rural poor and indigenous from his popular strongholds in the Departments of Copan Intibuca, and Lempira. We also know that many bus loads of Z supporters are coming in from his home province of Olancho. Zelaya is not popular in Tegucigalpa, so the potential for confrontation is high. Hugo Llorens Ambassador US. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268 64','Security SituationFyi B6 ALL: Police/Military have blocked vehicle traffic to the Airport. Not allowing groups of pedestrians to pass. Apparently they are prepared to prevent Zelaya supporters to gather at the airport. Z supporters from outside Tegucigalpa slept at University Pedagogica in the outskirts of the city last night where they will begin their march today. Zelaya and his supporters have been encouraging Zelaya supporters from the interior to come into the capital and support Zelaya\'s arrival. Many of these are rural poor and indigenous from his popular strongholds in the Departments of Copan Intibuca, and Lempira. We also know that many bus loads of Z supporters are coming in from his home province of Olancho. Zelaya is not popular in Tegucigalpa, so the potential for confrontation is high. Hugo Llorens Ambassador US. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268 64'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Copenhagen',20,1,'1163 - C05760429.txt','cairo +15 speech in early januaryLona---Could we be ready to do on or before 12/18? I\'m reluctant to schedule for early Jan. Also if we did in Dec, would coincide w Copenhagen. Assume this is something you want to do that we can lock on a date? About six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NG0s, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th-8th if that works on your end. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State','cairo +15 speech in early januaryLona---Could we be ready to do on or before 12/18? I\'m reluctant to schedule for early Jan. Also if we did in Dec, would coincide w Copenhagen. Assume this is something you want to do that we can lock on a date? About six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NG0s, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th-8th if that works on your end. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Copenhagen',20,1,'1187 - C05760479.txt','Three Call Sheets -- Argentina, Peru, UruguayCould I do in the 12:30-1:45 window while driving into the city? Hrc - did jake or anyone discuss calling Argentina, uruguay and Peru on both honduras and copenhagen issues? Calls could take place tomorrow. I\'ve attached call sheets for oscar to print for you. Please let us know if u want to schedule. Huma, Attached are three calls sheets for calls with the foreign ministers from Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. Jake had told us that these calls should happen by tomorrow. Please inform Ops if/when they should book these calls. Thanks, Zia.','Three Call Sheets -- Argentina, Peru, UruguayCould I do in the 12:30-1:45 window while driving into the city? Hrc - did jake or anyone discuss calling Argentina, uruguay and Peru on both honduras and copenhagen issues? Calls could take place tomorrow. I\'ve attached call sheets for oscar to print for you. Please let us know if u want to schedule. Huma, Attached are three calls sheets for calls with the foreign ministers from Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. Jake had told us that these calls should happen by tomorrow. Please inform Ops if/when they should book these calls. Thanks, Zia.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Copenhagen',20,1,'1227 - C05760536.txt','ScheduleCan we get Lisa\'s lunch rescheduled to before or after? And I\'d have to do a letter for Dave\'s service. What are the logisitics? Are there rooms for us if we take a smaller group? Thursday and Friday are very light -- essentially you would miss Lisa Caputo\'s lunch, Dave Stone\'s service on Thursday Nothing on Friday. As for Wednesday, they are scheduling a PC from 5-6:30pm (at least we have been told to hold that time). That is the last item on your schedule that day. What happens to my schedule if I have to go to Copenhagen, probably Wed-Fri?','ScheduleCan we get Lisa\'s lunch rescheduled to before or after? And I\'d have to do a letter for Dave\'s service. What are the logisitics? Are there rooms for us if we take a smaller group? Thursday and Friday are very light -- essentially you would miss Lisa Caputo\'s lunch, Dave Stone\'s service on Thursday Nothing on Friday. As for Wednesday, they are scheduling a PC from 5-6:30pm (at least we have been told to hold that time). That is the last item on your schedule that day. What happens to my schedule if I have to go to Copenhagen, probably Wed-Fri?'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Copenhagen',20,1,'1474 - C05761222.txt','NYT EditorialAnd also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do some deep soul-searching and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.','NYT EditorialAnd also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal; that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do \"some deep soul-searching\" and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but \"there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.\"'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Copenhagen',20,1,'1475 - C05761230.txt','ScheduleWhat happens to my schedule if I have to go to Copenhagen, probably Wed-Fri?','ScheduleWhat happens to my schedule if I have to go to Copenhagen, probably Wed-Fri?'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Copenhagen',20,1,'1483 - C05761242.txt','ScheduleRELEASE IN PART B6 Can you map out what this would look like and check w Jake again to ask what I would be doing before and after POTUS arrived. I defer to Huma on Copenhagen and Lisa. We do have a draft letter ready for Dave\'s service. Can we get Lisa\'s lunch rescheduled to before or after? And I\'d have to do a letter for Dave\'s service. What are the logisitics? Are there rooms for us if we take a smaller group? Thursday and Friday are very light -- essentially you would miss Lisa Caputo\'s lunch, Dave Stone\'s service on Thursday Nothing on Friday. As for Wednesday, they are scheduling a PC from 5-6:30pm (at least we have been told to hold that time). That is the last item on your schedule that day. What happens to my schedule if I have to go to Copenhagen, probably Wed-Fri?','ScheduleRELEASE IN PART B6 Can you map out what this would look like and check w Jake again to ask what I would be doing before and after POTUS arrived. I defer to Huma on Copenhagen and Lisa. We do have a draft letter ready for Dave\'s service. Can we get Lisa\'s lunch rescheduled to before or after? And I\'d have to do a letter for Dave\'s service. What are the logisitics? Are there rooms for us if we take a smaller group? Thursday and Friday are very light -- essentially you would miss Lisa Caputo\'s lunch, Dave Stone\'s service on Thursday Nothing on Friday. As for Wednesday, they are scheduling a PC from 5-6:30pm (at least we have been told to hold that time). That is the last item on your schedule that day. What happens to my schedule if I have to go to Copenhagen, probably Wed-Fri?'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Copenhagen',20,1,'1629 - C05761492.txt','Can you put together briefing book on climate change/Copenhagen?I\'d like to see pertinent recent articles/op-eds about the negotiations and vetted proposals for breaking the deadlock like the idea I proposed to have two levels of MRV w only one eligible for $. And can Todd et al send comprhensive overview before I leave? Make sure there\'s a phone on plane we take. What else?','Can you put together briefing book on climate change/Copenhagen?I\'d like to see pertinent recent articles/op-eds about the negotiations and vetted proposals for breaking the deadlock like the idea I proposed to have two levels of MRV w only one eligible for $. And can Todd et al send comprhensive overview before I leave? Make sure there\'s a phone on plane we take. What else?'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Copenhagen',20,1,'1631 - C05761496.txt','Can you put together briefing book on climate change/Copenhagen?Thx. I will work on this today. You would need specific background and potential ways forward on each of the major issues -- inscribing commitments, MRV, and funding. You would need all of the POTUS briefing materials. I will work to figure out what else. I\'d like to see pertinent recent articles/op-eds about the negotiations and vetted proposals for breaking the deadlock like the idea I proposed to have two levels of MRV w only one eligible for $. And can Todd et al send comprhensive overview before I leave? Make sure there\'s a phone on plane we take. What else?','Can you put together briefing book on climate change/Copenhagen?Thx. I will work on this today. You would need specific background and potential ways forward on each of the major issues -- inscribing commitments, MRV, and funding. You would need all of the POTUS briefing materials. I will work to figure out what else. I\'d like to see pertinent recent articles/op-eds about the negotiations and vetted proposals for breaking the deadlock like the idea I proposed to have two levels of MRV w only one eligible for $. And can Todd et al send comprhensive overview before I leave? Make sure there\'s a phone on plane we take. What else?'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Copenhagen',20,1,'1724 - C05761772.txt','Invitation to Copenhagen Key to Climate Investing conferenceFYI Cheryl - Thank you so much for considering this invitation. I am sure the sponsors would be absolutely thrilled to have Secretary Clinton appear. In passing let me say what an extraordinary job you are all doing. As an American citizen it gives me great confidence and pride to see Secretary Clinton representing our country with such skill and grace. All Best, Dick Thank you so much. I am adding Lona ? and we will make sure she reviews to address. Best. cdm 3','Invitation to Copenhagen Key to Climate Investing conferenceFYI Cheryl - Thank you so much for considering this invitation. I am sure the sponsors would be absolutely thrilled to have Secretary Clinton appear. In passing let me say what an extraordinary job you are all doing. As an American citizen it gives me great confidence and pride to see Secretary Clinton representing our country with such skill and grace. All Best, Dick Thank you so much. I am adding Lona ? and we will make sure she reviews to address. Best. cdm 3'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Copenhagen',20,1,'2079 - C05762730.txt','Fwd: 5635 5635I caught some of the interview and wondered whether it would cause problems. We have to watch this closely. Would John get that written somewhere? I\'m in the car on my berry if you need me. Thx. Fyi compliment to you. Phil g and liz are following up on the first matter. Cdm B6 Sorry to bother on the Sunday before Christmas but the Echumenical Patriarch\'s crowd are extremely worried that he may get arrested or otherwise harassed/attacked as a result of the 60 Minutes interview he gave which airs tonight. Thought it was worth passing along and that you might want to get someone to pulse the Emabassy in Turkey. Hope you are getting a little rest after one hell of a week. Notwithstanding some press whining, I thought BHO and HRC did a fabulous job in Copenhagen and that the schedule structure has a much better chance of success than sticking with Kyoto architecture. Congrats to all..','Fwd: 5635 5635I caught some of the interview and wondered whether it would cause problems. We have to watch this closely. Would John get that written somewhere? I\'m in the car on my berry if you need me. Thx. Fyi compliment to you. Phil g and liz are following up on the first matter. Cdm B6 Sorry to bother on the Sunday before Christmas but the Echumenical Patriarch\'s crowd are extremely worried that he may get arrested or otherwise harassed/attacked as a result of the 60 Minutes interview he gave which airs tonight. Thought it was worth passing along and that you might want to get someone to pulse the Emabassy in Turkey. Hope you are getting a little rest after one hell of a week. Notwithstanding some press whining, I thought BHO and HRC did a fabulous job in Copenhagen and that the schedule structure has a much better chance of success than sticking with Kyoto architecture. Congrats to all..'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Copenhagen',20,1,'2170 - C05762860.txt','any truth to this account? SidH: Is this account true? If so, significant, and the only account of its kind. And, if true, the USG has not told its story, at the least. 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CMP=BAC-MXT092> clear pixel <http://log7.doubleverify.cornivisitoraspx?query=agnc%3D2052729%26cmp9/03D3320400%26crt%3D33928257%26crtn ame%3D%26adnet%3D%26dvtagver%3D3.3.1346.2175%26adsrv%3D1%26plc%3D31962876%26advid%3D2052729%26s'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Copenhagen',20,1,'3337 - C05765864.txt','cairo +15 speech in early januaryYes, we can. Melanne would be happy to hear that! Lona---Could we be ready to do on or before 12/18? I\'m reluctant to schedule for early Jan. Also if we did in Dec, would coincide w Copenhagen. Assume this is something you want to do that we can lock on a date? About six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NGOs, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th-8th if that works on your end. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State','cairo +15 speech in early januaryYes, we can. Melanne would be happy to hear that! Lona---Could we be ready to do on or before 12/18? I\'m reluctant to schedule for early Jan. Also if we did in Dec, would coincide w Copenhagen. Assume this is something you want to do that we can lock on a date? About six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NGOs, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th-8th if that works on your end. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Copenhagen',20,1,'3343 - C05765870.txt','cairo +15 speech in early januaryYes, we can. Melanne would be happy to hear that! Lona---Could we be ready to do on or before 12/18? I\'m reluctant to schedule for early Jan. Also if we did in Dec, would coincide w Copenhagen. Assume this is something you want to do that we can lock on a date? About six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NGOs, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th-8th if that works on your end.','cairo +15 speech in early januaryYes, we can. Melanne would be happy to hear that! Lona---Could we be ready to do on or before 12/18? I\'m reluctant to schedule for early Jan. Also if we did in Dec, would coincide w Copenhagen. Assume this is something you want to do that we can lock on a date? About six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NGOs, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th-8th if that works on your end.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Copenhagen',20,1,'3471 - C05766084.txt','NYT EditorialBy the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do some deep soul-searching and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.','NYT EditorialBy the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do \"some deep soul-searching\" and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but \"there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.\"'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Copenhagen',20,1,'3472 - C05766085.txt','NYT EditorialSee below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed.','NYT EditorialSee below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Copenhagen',20,1,'3478 - C05766092.txt','NYT EditorialDo you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do some deep soul-searching and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass. China has also been demanding that rich nations contribute hundreds of millions of dollars a year to help poor countries address the threat of climate change. Again Mr. Stern was blunt. Washington is prepared to help those who need it, but given China\'s huge reserves and revved-up economy, he said he could not envision public funds, certainly not from the United States, going to China. The most positive development has been a pledge by the European Union to contribute $10.5 billion over the next three years to help poorer countries deal with climate change. The United States has said that it will make a contribution but has not said how big it will be.','NYT EditorialDo you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do \"some deep soul-searching\" and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but \"there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.\" China has also been demanding that rich nations contribute hundreds of millions of dollars a year to help poor countries address the threat of climate change. Again Mr. Stern was blunt. Washington is prepared to help those who need it, but given China\'s huge reserves and revved-up economy, he said he could not envision \"public funds, certainly not from the United States, going to China.\" The most positive development has been a pledge by the European Union to contribute $10.5 billion over the next three years to help poorer countries deal with climate change. The United States has said that it will make a contribution but has not said how big it will be.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Copenhagen',20,1,'3479 - C05766093.txt','NYT EditorialWill get back to you on the specific process, but my understanding is that it will be a series of bilats and possibly some working sessions. You can meet with leaders harder for Todd or Chu to do so. And also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed.','NYT EditorialWill get back to you on the specific process, but my understanding is that it will be a series of bilats and possibly some working sessions. You can meet with leaders; harder for Todd or Chu to do so. And also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal; that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Copenhagen',20,1,'3557 - C05766239.txt','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing a short political declaration of some sort, but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an operational accord -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try, said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try. Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing \"a short political declaration of some sort,\" but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an \"operational accord\" -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. \"We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try,\" said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. \"At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try.\" Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Copenhagen',20,1,'3567 - C05766254.txt','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Copenhagen',20,1,'3736 - C05766642.txt','Three Call Sheets -- Argentina, Peru, UruguayAttachments: 112709 Argentine FM Call Sheet.doc 112709 Peruvian FM.DOC 112709 Uruguayan FM Call Sheet.doc Hrc - did jake or anyone discuss calling Argentina, uruguay and Peru on both honduras and copenhagen issues? Calls could take place tomorrow. I\'ve attached call sheets for oscar to print for you. Please let us know if u want to schedule. Huma, Attached are three calls sheets for calls with the foreign ministers from Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. Jake had told us that these calls should happen by tomorrow. Please inform Ops if/when they should book these calls. Thanks, Zia.','Three Call Sheets -- Argentina, Peru, UruguayAttachments: 112709 Argentine FM Call Sheet.doc; 112709 Peruvian FM.DOC; 112709 Uruguayan FM Call Sheet.doc Hrc - did jake or anyone discuss calling Argentina, uruguay and Peru on both honduras and copenhagen issues? Calls could take place tomorrow. I\'ve attached call sheets for oscar to print for you. Please let us know if u want to schedule. Huma, Attached are three calls sheets for calls with the foreign ministers from Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. Jake had told us that these calls should happen by tomorrow. Please inform Ops if/when they should book these calls. Thanks, Zia.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Copenhagen_Accord',4,1,'3672 - C05766522.txt','(Reuters) Copenhagen accord was a disaster, says SwedenBRUSSELS - Despite months of preparation and strenuous international diplomacy, the talks boiled down to an inability of the world\'s two largest emitters, the United States and China, to agree on headline fixed targets. The 27 member states of the EU had gone into the talks with a unified position and with a plan for financing emissions cuts in the developing world, with a commitment to spend around 7 billion euros ($10.01 billion) over the next three years to aid poorer countries. But those aims were largely sidelined as the talks failed to produce the breakthrough agreement many had hoped for. Europe never lost its aim, never, never came to splits or different positions, but of course this was mainly about other countries really (being) unwilling, and especially the United States and China, said Carlgren. Britain on Monday blamed China and a handful of other countries of holding the world to ransom by blocking a legally binding treaty at Copenhagen, stepping up a blame game that has gathered momentum since the talks ended. Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the summit as at best flawed and at worst chaotic and demanded an urgent reform of the process to try to reach a legal treaty when talks are expected to resume in Germany next June. But Danish Climate Minister Connie Hedegaard, who quit as president of the Copenhagen talks midway through after being criticised by African countries for favouring wealthier nations in negotiations, said it was no time to get depressed about the process of tackling climate change. What we need to do is to secure the step that we took and turn it into a result, she told reporters as she arrived for the Brussels meeting on Tuesday. Asked whether Copenhagen had been a failure, she replied: It would have been a failure if we had achieved nothing. But we achieved something. A first step. It was the first time we held a process where all the countries were present, including the big emitters. (Writing by Luke Baker Editing by Jon Hemming)','(Reuters) Copenhagen accord was a \"disaster\", says SwedenBRUSSELS - Despite months of preparation and strenuous international diplomacy, the talks boiled down to an inability of the world\'s two largest emitters, the United States and China, to agree on headline fixed targets. The 27 member states of the EU had gone into the talks with a unified position and with a plan for financing emissions cuts in the developing world, with a commitment to spend around 7 billion euros ($10.01 billion) over the next three years to aid poorer countries. But those aims were largely sidelined as the talks failed to produce the breakthrough agreement many had hoped for. \"Europe never lost its aim, never, never came to splits or different positions, but of course this was mainly about other countries really (being) unwilling, and especially the United States and China,\" said Carlgren. Britain on Monday blamed China and a handful of other countries of holding the world to ransom by blocking a legally binding treaty at Copenhagen, stepping up a blame game that has gathered momentum since the talks ended. Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the summit as \"at best flawed and at worst chaotic\" and demanded an urgent reform of the process to try to reach a legal treaty when talks are expected to resume in Germany next June. But Danish Climate Minister Connie Hedegaard, who quit as president of the Copenhagen talks midway through after being criticised by African countries for favouring wealthier nations in negotiations, said it was no time to get depressed about the process of tackling climate change. \"What we need to do is to secure the step that we took and turn it into a result,\" she told reporters as she arrived for the Brussels meeting on Tuesday. Asked whether Copenhagen had been a failure, she replied: \"It would have been a failure if we had achieved nothing. But we achieved something. A first step. It was the first time we held a process where all the countries were present, including the big emitters.\" (Writing by Luke Baker; Editing by Jon Hemming)'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Copenhagen_Accord',4,1,'3673 - C05766524.txt','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had hijacked negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of hijacking efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked, he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a hijacker. Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme, she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing. The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests, Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited. China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions, said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo, wrote Li.','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had \"hijacked\" negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of \"hijacking\" efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. \"We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked,\" he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a \"hijacker.\" Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. \"The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme,\" she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. \"Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing.\" The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. \"Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests,\" Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. \"The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited.\" China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. \"Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions,\" said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. \"Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo,\" wrote Li.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Copenhagen_Accord',4,1,'3699 - C05766571.txt','SV: Congratulations CongratulationsB1 1.4(D) B1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) Dear Todd, thank you for this - and for our cooperation throughout. No, it has not been easy and I sense also a bit of the struggle you have been thorugh in your end. And it is not over yet. You will need to get your legislation done - and we shall have to transform a fragile Copenhagen Accord into a strong working instrument for global action on climate change. All to be accomplished before June. I look forward to be part of this drive and to be cooperating with you and your team in this regard. May be useful to touch base early in January to assess way ahead. Meanwhile, I want to assure you how much also I have come to appreciate the way you have been going about all of this. In a world and through some intense months, weeks and days where not everybody has always played cards openly, I have felt you to be one relayable force with an integrety and credibility that I never had reason to question. B1 Next time, I shall bring a book - as a token of friedship! 1.4(B) 1.4(D) All the best. Hope you get some rest over the Christmas','SV: Congratulations CongratulationsB1 1.4(D) B1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) Dear Todd, thank you for this - and for our cooperation throughout. No, it has not been easy and I sense also a bit of the struggle you have been thorugh in your end. And it is not over yet. You will need to get your legislation done - and we shall have to transform a fragile Copenhagen Accord into a strong working instrument for global action on climate change. All to be accomplished before June. I look forward to be part of this drive and to be cooperating with you and your team in this regard. May be useful to touch base early in January to assess way ahead. Meanwhile, I want to assure you how much also I have come to appreciate the way you have been going about all of this. In a world and through some intense months, weeks and days where not everybody has always played cards openly, I have felt you to be one relayable force with an integrety and credibility that I never had reason to question. B1 Next time, I shall bring a book - as a token of friedship! 1.4(B) 1.4(D) All the best. Hope you get some rest over the Christmas'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Copenhagen_Accord',4,1,'3713 - C05766601.txt','QuestionFirst, Happy New Year to Jen and Stern clan. Hope to talk soon about our way forward for 2010. I received the following email from Jairem Ramesh over the holidays. I intend to respond in kind but wanted to run by you for advice. Thx. HRC--- Dear Madam Secretary of State: It was wonderful catching up with you in Copenhagen. The opportunity to interact with President Obama and you at the very last minute to salvage the Copenhagen Accord at the US-BASIC Summit Meeting was fantastic and unforgettable for me personally. I am still reeling from that historic 75 minutes!!','QuestionFirst, Happy New Year to Jen and Stern clan. Hope to talk soon about our way forward for 2010. I received the following email from Jairem Ramesh over the holidays. I intend to respond in kind but wanted to run by you for advice. Thx. HRC--- Dear Madam Secretary of State: It was wonderful catching up with you in Copenhagen. The opportunity to interact with President Obama and you at the very last minute to salvage the Copenhagen Accord at the US-BASIC Summit Meeting was fantastic and unforgettable for me personally. I am still reeling from that historic 75 minutes!!'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Copyright_infringement',1,1,'1513 - C05761294.txt','China, Iran, MF? this week?Dear Secretary Clinton, Welcome back, and I hope that your proposals on universal NATO ROE\'s for piracy are moving ahead. I just wanted to let you know that I will be testfying at a hearing of the US-China Commission on Chinese foreign-directed information operations on 30 April, and also participating in a symposium at Harvard on Iran and Afghanistan later that day, so I will let you know if anything of interest comes out of those events. I remain intrigued by your suggestion that I speak with Michelle Flournoy. Should I reach out to her, or wait for her to be in touch? Many thanks, as ever. Yours, Jackie On 4/8/09, newmyer > Hi, Yes I am at wrote: en route to airport). Thank you! > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > Jackie--I am so sorry I didn\'t get back to you before now. May I call > Secretary Clinton, > I hope that all is well back in the States and just wanted to let you know > that I will be in Washington Wednesday. If you might have a minute to > spare to follow up on your last message in person or by phone this > week or over the weekend, I would very much appreciate the opportunity. > Congratulations on the Europe trip!','China, Iran, MF? this week?Dear Secretary Clinton, Welcome back, and I hope that your proposals on universal NATO ROE\'s for piracy are moving ahead. I just wanted to let you know that I will be testfying at a hearing of the US-China Commission on Chinese foreign-directed information operations on 30 April, and also participating in a symposium at Harvard on Iran and Afghanistan later that day, so I will let you know if anything of interest comes out of those events. I remain intrigued by your suggestion that I speak with Michelle Flournoy. Should I reach out to her, or wait for her to be in touch? Many thanks, as ever. Yours, Jackie On 4/8/09, newmyer > Hi, Yes; I am at wrote: en route to airport). Thank you! > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > Jackie--I am so sorry I didn\'t get back to you before now. May I call > Secretary Clinton, > I hope that all is well back in the States and just wanted to let you know > that I will be in Washington Wednesday. If you might have a minute to > spare to follow up on your last message in person or by phone this > week or over the weekend, I would very much appreciate the opportunity. > Congratulations on the Europe trip!'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Corfu',2,1,'2144 - C05762817.txt','PersonalYes. We had Jim raise this with the Greek ambassador yesterday, who told him that they were aware of the situation and would come back with a report when Jim got to Corfu. Do you know anything about this? Dear Hillary, John Solomon, Exec Editor of Washington Times and a close personal friend (and always fair to us as AP reporter and later Wash Post reporter), has called about a Wash Times reporter who is being held by Iranians. He says Greeks have good relations and he believes they are trying to help. He believes you are meeting with Greek Foreign Minister tomorrow and hopes you can raise the issue with him - he may already know something about it. Any information he knows would help family. Hope you can do this - And hope your elbow is better - Best wishes, Lanny IRS Circular 230 disclosure: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS, we inform you that any tax advice contained in this communication, unless expressly stated otherwise, was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matter(s) addressed herein. NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: THIS E-MAIL IS MEANT FOR ONLY THE INTENDED RECIPIENT OF THE TRANSMISSION, AND MAY BE A COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGED BY LAW. IF YOU RECEIVED THIS E- MAIL IN ERROR, ANY REVIEW, USE, DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION, OR COPYING OF THIS E-MAIL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. PLEASE NOTIFY US 69','PersonalYes. We had Jim raise this with the Greek ambassador yesterday, who told him that they were aware of the situation and would come back with a report when Jim got to Corfu. Do you know anything about this? Dear Hillary, John Solomon, Exec Editor of Washington Times and a close personal friend (and always fair to us as AP reporter and later Wash Post reporter), has called about a Wash Times reporter who is being held by Iranians. He says Greeks have good relations and he believes they are trying to help. He believes you are meeting with Greek Foreign Minister tomorrow and hopes you can raise the issue with him - he may already know something about it. Any information he knows would help family. Hope you can do this - And hope your elbow is better - Best wishes, Lanny IRS Circular 230 disclosure: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS, we inform you that any tax advice contained in this communication, unless expressly stated otherwise, was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matter(s) addressed herein. NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: THIS E-MAIL IS MEANT FOR ONLY THE INTENDED RECIPIENT OF THE TRANSMISSION, AND MAY BE A COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGED BY LAW. IF YOU RECEIVED THIS E- MAIL IN ERROR, ANY REVIEW, USE, DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION, OR COPYING OF THIS E-MAIL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. PLEASE NOTIFY US 69'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Corfu',2,1,'2151 - C05762829.txt','PersonalI will. Philippe is keeping Solomon informed -- he passed along a readout of Jim\'s conversation yesterday. Would you pis give Lanny a report and do you know who is keeping Solomon informed? Yes. We had Jim raise this with the Greek ambassador yesterday, who told him that they were aware of the situation and would come back with a report when Jim got to Corfu. Do you know anything about this? Dear Hillary, John Solomon, Exec Editor of Washington Times and a close personal friend (and always fair to us as AP reporter and later Wash Post reporter), has called about a Wash Times reporter who is being held by Iranians. He says Greeks have good relations and he believes they are trying to help. He believes you are meeting with Greek Foreign Minister tomorrow and hopes you can raise the issue with him - he may already know something about it. Any information he knows would help family. Hope you can do this - And hope your elbow is better - Best wishes, 71','PersonalI will. Philippe is keeping Solomon informed -- he passed along a readout of Jim\'s conversation yesterday. Would you pis give Lanny a report and do you know who is keeping Solomon informed? Yes. We had Jim raise this with the Greek ambassador yesterday, who told him that they were aware of the situation and would come back with a report when Jim got to Corfu. Do you know anything about this? Dear Hillary, John Solomon, Exec Editor of Washington Times and a close personal friend (and always fair to us as AP reporter and later Wash Post reporter), has called about a Wash Times reporter who is being held by Iranians. He says Greeks have good relations and he believes they are trying to help. He believes you are meeting with Greek Foreign Minister tomorrow and hopes you can raise the issue with him - he may already know something about it. Any information he knows would help family. Hope you can do this - And hope your elbow is better - Best wishes, 71'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Cornwall,_Ontario',1,1,'2277 - C05763066.txt','Cornwall port of entryTom and I started working to confirm this afternoon. I\'ve talked to Miguel and once we know for sure we\'ll pass along. Will you check what the Canadians told us about the bridge being open and, if true, be sure Schumer and Gillibrand are told. 86','Cornwall port of entryTom and I started working to confirm this afternoon. I\'ve talked to Miguel and once we know for sure we\'ll pass along. Will you check what the Canadians told us about the bridge being open and, if true, be sure Schumer and Gillibrand are told. 86'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Corporate_Council_on_Africa',2,1,'1051 - C05760281.txt','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe Wilson1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 FYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/09/2024 Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 20th ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. I am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe Wilson1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 FYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/09/2024 Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 20th ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. I am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Corporate_Council_on_Africa',2,1,'3216 - C05765644.txt','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe WilsonFYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 201h ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to undertake projects in Africa. With our record of success elsewhere, we are certain that our approach to project development and execution will mesh nicely with African needs and U.S. policy priorities. Valerie, Trevor and Samantha join me in extending our best wishes to you, Bill, and Chelsea as we enter the holiday season. Joe Ambassador Joseph Wilson Director, Symbion Power Email: joseph.wilsonsymbion-power.com Tel. No. +1 505 629-9142 website: www.symbion-power.com  This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify immediately.','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe WilsonFYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 201h ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to undertake projects in Africa. With our record of success elsewhere, we are certain that our approach to project development and execution will mesh nicely with African needs and U.S. policy priorities. Valerie, Trevor and Samantha join me in extending our best wishes to you, Bill, and Chelsea as we enter the holiday season. Joe Ambassador Joseph Wilson Director, Symbion Power Email: joseph.wilsonsymbion-power.com Tel. No. +1 505 629-9142 website: www.symbion-power.com ; This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify immediately.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Corporate_raid',4,1,'1052 - C05760283.txt','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family. Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business.','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: \"He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family.\" Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Corporate_raid',4,1,'1056 - C05760287.txt','Samual heyman Samba! heymanWhere is Bill? Can I call his cell or Doug\'s? We are doing letter Also have a number if you want to call Wjc is supposed to call as well. Pis be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P.','Samual heyman Samba! heymanWhere is Bill? Can I call his cell or Doug\'s? We are doing letter Also have a number if you want to call Wjc is supposed to call as well. Pis be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Corporate_raid',4,1,'3209 - C05765604.txt','Samual heymanNovember 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family. Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business. Mr. Heyman waged an aggressive campaign against the company\'s chairman and ultimately forced his removal through a shareholder vote - a rare victory for shareholders during a time when executives of public companies were considered virtually untouchable. Once Mr. Heyman took control of GAF, he reversed course and held on to the chemicals business, ultimately making it a big contributor to the company\'s profit.','Samual heymanNovember 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: \"He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family.\" Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business. Mr. Heyman waged an aggressive campaign against the company\'s chairman and ultimately forced his removal through a shareholder vote - a rare victory for shareholders during a time when executives of public companies were considered virtually untouchable. Once Mr. Heyman took control of GAF, he reversed course and held on to the chemicals business, ultimately making it a big contributor to the company\'s profit.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Corporate_raid',4,1,'3217 - C05765646.txt','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker.','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Corporation',1,1,'2129 - C05762798.txt','s CVHi Jan, Here\'s my CV. I\'m honored that HRC wanted it! PRIVACY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain business confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If this e-mail was not intended for you, please notify the sender by reply e-mail that you received this in error. Destroy all copies of the original message and attachments. 8','s CVHi Jan, Here\'s my CV. I\'m honored that HRC wanted it! PRIVACY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain business confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If this e-mail was not intended for you, please notify the sender by reply e-mail that you received this in error. Destroy all copies of the original message and attachments. 8'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Correlation_and_dependence',1,1,'2267 - C05763049.txt','#sMost interesting observation of the day, from State: A statistical analysis of the data issued by the ministry of interior suggests a perfect linear relationship between votes received by Ahmadinejad and Mousavi with an r-squared value of 0.9995, a near impossibility in nature.This suggests that the ballots were never counted or were.abandoned after it was clear Ahmadinejad was going to lose. Statistically, it is impossible to maintain such a perfect linear relationship consistently through all stages of vote counting. We would expect variation as the votes were coming in, due to differences expected between the cites and the country side and hetereogeneity amoung ethnic groups.This to me is the most concrete evidence I have seen 84','#sMost interesting observation of the day, from State: \"A statistical analysis of the data issued by the ministry of interior suggests a perfect linear relationship between votes received by Ahmadinejad and Mousavi with an r-squared value of 0.9995, a near impossibility in nature.This suggests that the ballots were never counted or were.abandoned after it was clear Ahmadinejad was going to lose. Statistically, it is impossible to maintain such a perfect linear relationship consistently through all stages of vote counting. We would expect variation as the votes were coming in, due to differences expected between the cites and the country side and hetereogeneity amoung ethnic groups.This to me is the most concrete evidence I have seen\" 84'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Correspondent',1,1,'2102 - C05762764.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogRead through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the 141','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogRead through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the 141'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Corruption_in_Afghanistan',1,1,'3356 - C05765888.txt','WT op-ed by Jane HarmanaUltoljington afiinco Thursday, September 10, 2009 It\'f,1the Coratztion, Stupid Rep. Jane Harman In rnr.. .ent weeks, prominent American politicians and columnists have begun debating troop levels in Afghanistan. Some call for a complete withdrawal, while others favor increasing the number of U.S. troops. The size of U.S. forces in Afghanistan is a critical issue, but a debate about troop strength misses the point. Unless and until one other problem is addressed, neither more troops nor fewer troops will reverse the tide of terrorism being fomented in Afghanistan or improve our national security. It I he corruption, sturici. Eliminating corruption in Afghanistan is in both that nation\'s interest and ours. From the Afghan perspective, an honest government would give the people a genuine say in the direction of their country. For us, it would dramatically increase our national security, both because it would increase the effectiveness of our efforts to fight the Taiiban and because the end result would be an Afghan population more invested in taking on the fight themselves. That is our real objective. Wrion I traveled tc P..tgrianistan in April with Sen. Jon Kyl, Arizona Republican, we were warned by opposition candidates that the country\'s presidential election would be marred by widespread fraud. They were right. On top of everything else that we have learned about the Afghan government, the vote that took place on Aug. 20 was a sham. Every indication. is that the election results have been completely skewed by widespread, sys..fematic Afghan politics have never been particularly clean -- money, power and position traditionally have been traded for support. from tribal and ethnic blocs. But evidence of fraud in last month\'s election is colossally disturbing: Voter cards were bought and sold freely in the run-up to the vote, precinct workers arrived at dawn to find baiht boxes stuffed fill], some dastricts recorded more votes than there were registered voters, and nationwide voter registrt*c.:,:il. sumassed the number of eligible voters. by as much as 5 million. The Electoral Complaints','WT op-ed by Jane HarmanaUltoljington afiinco Thursday, September 10, 2009 It\'f,1the Coratztion, Stupid Rep. Jane Harman In rnr.. .ent weeks, prominent American politicians and columnists have begun debating troop levels in Afghanistan. Some call for a complete withdrawal, while others favor increasing the number of U.S. troops. The size of U.S. forces in Afghanistan is a critical issue, but a debate about troop strength misses the point. Unless and until one other problem is addressed, neither more troops nor fewer troops will reverse the tide of terrorism being fomented in Afghanistan or improve our national security. It I he corruption, sturici. Eliminating corruption in Afghanistan is in both that nation\'s interest and ours. From the Afghan perspective, an honest government would give the people a genuine say in the direction of their country. For us, it would dramatically increase our national security, both because it would increase the effectiveness of our efforts to fight the Taiiban and because the end result would be an Afghan population more invested in taking on the fight themselves. That is our real objective. Wrion I traveled tc P..tgrianistan in April with Sen. Jon Kyl, Arizona Republican, we were warned by opposition candidates that the country\'s presidential election would be marred by widespread fraud. They were right. On top of everything else that we have learned about the Afghan government, the vote that took place on Aug. 20 was a sham. Every indication. is that the election results have been completely skewed by widespread, sys..fematic Afghan politics have never been particularly clean -- money, power and position traditionally have been traded for support. from tribal and ethnic blocs. But evidence of fraud in last month\'s election is colossally disturbing: Voter cards were bought and sold freely in the run-up to the vote, precinct workers arrived at dawn to find baiht boxes stuffed fill], some dastricts recorded more votes than there were registered voters, and nationwide voter registrt*c.:,:il. sumassed the number of eligible voters. by as much as 5 million. The Electoral Complaints'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Costa_Rica',9,1,'2009 - C05762629.txt','OAS UpdateI just spoke to torn (see b/1).. ?He thinks for the moment a call by you is not indicated - first, Zeleya was unpersuadable by 2am by even his closet allies and second, torn said folks appear to stepping away from him. He intends to fly mid-day so there will be plenty of time for more discussion over next several hours. Cdm Update: -- Resolution suspending Honduras passed with a roll call vote, requested by the Caribbeans, 33-0. Honduras did not vote. -- Strong push by key countries, including Mexico and Costa Rica, to try to convince Zelaya not to return today. Zelaya seems intent on returning. If no other presidents travel with him, Insulza feels under an obligation to accompany. -- I am touching bases now to figure out what latest state of play is I think we could have a busy Sunday. 62','OAS UpdateI just spoke to torn (see b/1).. ?He thinks for the moment a call by you is not indicated - first, Zeleya was unpersuadable by 2am by even his closet allies and second, torn said folks appear to stepping away from him. He intends to fly mid-day so there will be plenty of time for more discussion over next several hours. Cdm Update: -- Resolution suspending Honduras passed with a roll call vote, requested by the Caribbeans, 33-0. Honduras did not vote. -- Strong push by key countries, including Mexico and Costa Rica, to try to convince Zelaya not to return today. Zelaya seems intent on returning. If no other presidents travel with him, Insulza feels under an obligation to accompany. -- I am touching bases now to figure out what latest state of play is; I think we could have a busy Sunday. 62'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Costa_Rica',9,1,'2010 - C05762630.txt','OAS UpdateWill call you now Can you talk? What time is best? I just spoke to torn (see b/1).. He thinks for the moment a call by you is not indicated - first, Zeleya was unpersuadable by 2am by even his closet allies and second, torn said folks appear to stepping away from him. He intends to fly mid-day so there will be plenty of time for more discussion over next several hours. Cdm Update: -- Resolution suspending Honduras passed with a roll call vote, requested by the Caribbeans, 33-0. Honduras did not vote. -- Strong push by key countries, including Mexico and Costa Rica, to try to convince Zelaya not to return today. Zelaya seems intent on returning. If no other presidents travel with him, Insulza feels under an obligation to accompany. -- I am touching bases now to figure out what latest state of play is I think we could have a busy Sunday. 63','OAS UpdateWill call you now Can you talk? What time is best? I just spoke to torn (see b/1).. He thinks for the moment a call by you is not indicated - first, Zeleya was unpersuadable by 2am by even his closet allies and second, torn said folks appear to stepping away from him. He intends to fly mid-day so there will be plenty of time for more discussion over next several hours. Cdm Update: -- Resolution suspending Honduras passed with a roll call vote, requested by the Caribbeans, 33-0. Honduras did not vote. -- Strong push by key countries, including Mexico and Costa Rica, to try to convince Zelaya not to return today. Zelaya seems intent on returning. If no other presidents travel with him, Insulza feels under an obligation to accompany. -- I am touching bases now to figure out what latest state of play is; I think we could have a busy Sunday. 63'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Costa_Rica',9,1,'2071 - C05762721.txt','Call torn shannon first thing friday morning. He has an update for you on costa rica.130','Call torn shannon first thing friday morning. He has an update for you on costa rica.130'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Costa_Rica',9,1,'2223 - C05762947.txt','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesUpdate from tom I am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? According to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesUpdate from tom I am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? According to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Costa_Rica',9,1,'2268 - C05763053.txt','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesI am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San ? Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? 96','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesI am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San ? Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? 96'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Costa_Rica',9,1,'3430 - C05766030.txt','URGENT: Friends of Haiti TeleconferenceCheryl needs to address Please see attached additional information and question from Canadian government prior to this afternoon\'s 1300 phone call. Specifically, the Canadian government is asking whether the Secretary could come to Montreal for the GOC\'s prep donors meeting the evening of 1/23 or morning of 1/24? [Note: Montreal has world\'s second largest Haitian diaspora, hence location.] WHA would recommend participation if at all possible. Thank you, Roberta Good morning Roberta! Congratulations on a successful visit by the Secretary of State. We are looking forward to this afternoon\'s teleconference. After opening remarks, Minister Cannon will ask Prime Minister Bellerive to speak and the UN (we may only have DPKO LeRoy on line due to visit of Sec Gen to Haiti). He will then ask FM Amorim and Sec State Clinton to provide their views on the situation and then open the floor to Kouchner and others. Response has been good and most will be represented at FM level (Mexico/Espinosa may still be in flight from Japan, and Argentina and Costa Rica will be Vice-Ministers). There is as well agreement in principle to begin laying the groundwork for a broader Donors Conference on Reconstruction and our offer to host a preparatory meeting on January 25th has been well received. However, early indications are that the EU has a conflict as they have their General Relations and Foreign Relations meetings scheduled for that day. As the EU would be essential for such a meeting we are scrambling to look for alternative dates. Given the momentum we would rather go earlier than later. Minister Cannon would be available to host this on the weekend of the 23-24th of January (dinner on the 23rd, meeting on the morning of the 24th). However, I believe that Ambassador','URGENT: Friends of Haiti TeleconferenceCheryl needs to address Please see attached additional information and question from Canadian government prior to this afternoon\'s 1300 phone call. Specifically, the Canadian government is asking whether the Secretary could come to Montreal for the GOC\'s \"prep\" donors meeting the evening of 1/23 or morning of 1/24? [Note: Montreal has world\'s second largest Haitian diaspora, hence location.] WHA would recommend participation if at all possible. Thank you, Roberta Good morning Roberta! Congratulations on a successful visit by the Secretary of State. We are looking forward to this afternoon\'s teleconference. After opening remarks, Minister Cannon will ask Prime Minister Bellerive to speak and the UN (we may only have DPKO LeRoy on line due to visit of Sec Gen to Haiti). He will then ask FM Amorim and Sec State Clinton to provide their views on the situation and then open the floor to Kouchner and others. Response has been good and most will be represented at FM level (Mexico/Espinosa may still be in flight from Japan, and Argentina and Costa Rica will be Vice-Ministers). There is as well agreement in principle to begin laying the groundwork for a broader Donors Conference on Reconstruction and our offer to host a preparatory meeting on January 25th has been well received. However, early indications are that the EU has a conflict as they have their General Relations and Foreign Relations meetings scheduled for that day. As the EU would be essential for such a meeting we are scrambling to look for alternative dates. Given the momentum we would rather go earlier than later. Minister Cannon would be available to host this on the weekend of the 23-24th of January (dinner on the 23rd, meeting on the morning of the 24th). However, I believe that Ambassador'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Costa_Rica',9,1,'3454 - C05766064.txt','1pm call manifest fpm call manifestContacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','1pm call manifest fpm call manifestContacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Costa_Rica',9,1,'3457 - C05766067.txt','1pm call manifestIf he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','1pm call manifestIf he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Costa_Rica',9,1,'3458 - C05766068.txt','fpm call manifest 1pm call manifestChecking. Since Davos is now about Haiti, do I need to go? Bill is going. Ill confirm if he\'ll be there for london. As for paris, looks like sarkozy will be there but we won\'t know for sure till tomorrow. So it would mean sarkozy meeting, speech and kouchner around 6pm when he\'s back from davos. If he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','fpm call manifest 1pm call manifestChecking. Since Davos is now about Haiti, do I need to go? Bill is going. Ill confirm if he\'ll be there for london. As for paris, looks like sarkozy will be there but we won\'t know for sure till tomorrow. So it would mean sarkozy meeting, speech and kouchner around 6pm when he\'s back from davos. If he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Côte-dOr',1,1,'2977 - C05764807.txt','Honduras Military Coup DecisionINTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for specified legal prohibitions on assistance. Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be candidate countries but for legal prohibitions that prohibit assistance. The report would also provide an explanation of the legal prohibition (in fact, other coup restricted countries, such as Cote d\'Ivoire, Madagascar, Mauritania, and Sudan, are on the prohibited list and section 7008 is explicitly mentioned). The list must be approved by the Board of the MCC, of which the Secretary is the chair, and is due on 9/10. It is our understanding that an action memo will be presented to the Secretary, perhaps as early as next week, so that she can approve submission of the report. The action memo will require the Secretary to decide whether Honduras is a country without a specified legal prohibition or whether such a prohibition has in fact attached. Department Legal Practice 296','Honduras Military Coup DecisionINTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for \"specified legal prohibitions on assistance.\" Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be candidate countries but for legal prohibitions that prohibit assistance. The report would also provide an explanation of the legal prohibition (in fact, other coup restricted countries, such as Cote d\'Ivoire, Madagascar, Mauritania, and Sudan, are on the prohibited list and section 7008 is explicitly mentioned). The list must be approved by the Board of the MCC, of which the Secretary is the chair, and is due on 9/10. It is our understanding that an action memo will be presented to the Secretary, perhaps as early as next week, so that she can approve submission of the report. The action memo will require the Secretary to decide whether Honduras is a country without a \"specified legal prohibition\" or whether such a prohibition has in fact attached. Department Legal Practice 296'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Cotton',1,1,'2362 - C05763323.txt','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities, the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. \"The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities,\" the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Council_on_Foreign_Relations',4,1,'2295 - C05763097.txt','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s smart power, according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy realists and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish realist foreign policy adviser Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian Joseph Nye, a major proponent of soft power, the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism Brent Scowcroft the realist national security adviser under George H.W. Bush Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s \"smart power,\" according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy \"realists\" and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state; George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state; Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish \"realist\" foreign policy adviser; Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian; Joseph Nye, a major proponent of \"soft power,\" the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion; Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism; Brent Scowcroft; the \"realist\" national security adviser under George H.W. Bush; Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state; John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress; and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Council_on_Foreign_Relations',4,1,'2335 - C05763179.txt','Mini Schedule 7/15/098:05 am ARRIVE State Department 8:05 am BREAKFAST w/CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS MEMBERS 9:15 am Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/ SECRETARY GATES AND GENERAL JONES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 12:15 pm White House Situation Room 12:30 pm DEPART White House *En route Council on Foreign Relations 12:35 pm ARRIVE Council on Foreign Relations 12:40 pm SPEECH TO THE COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS 2:00 pm Council on Foreign Relations 2:05 pm DEPART Council on Foreign Relations *En route State Department 2:15 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:45 pm MEETING w/BERTIE AHERN, BOARD MEMBER, CO-OPERATION 3:15 pm IRELAND AND FORMER PRIME MINISTER OF IRELAND 214','Mini Schedule 7/15/098:05 am ARRIVE State Department 8:05 am BREAKFAST w/CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS MEMBERS 9:15 am Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/ SECRETARY GATES AND GENERAL JONES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 12:15 pm White House Situation Room 12:30 pm DEPART White House *En route Council on Foreign Relations 12:35 pm ARRIVE Council on Foreign Relations 12:40 pm SPEECH TO THE COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS 2:00 pm Council on Foreign Relations 2:05 pm DEPART Council on Foreign Relations *En route State Department 2:15 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:45 pm MEETING w/BERTIE AHERN, BOARD MEMBER, CO-OPERATION 3:15 pm IRELAND AND FORMER PRIME MINISTER OF IRELAND 214'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Council_on_Foreign_Relations',4,1,'3294 - C05765795.txt','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main banker for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main \"banker\" for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Council_on_Foreign_Relations',4,1,'3357 - C05765891.txt','for S -- a stunning factThe Quadrennial America\'s Place in the World survey conducted both generally among the American public and among Council on Foreign Relations members found that a plurality of the (American) public now says that China, not the United States, is the world\'s leading economic power. Currently, 44% of the public says China is the world\'s leading economic power, while just 27% name the United States. As recently as the beginning of last year, 41% said the U.S. was the top economic power while 3 0 % said China. On the brighter side, \'Despite widespread anxiety over the economy, public support for free trade agreements has increased since 2008. A modest plurality now sees free trade agreements as good for the U.S. in April 2008, a plurality said such agreements were bad for the country. The two sentiments may well be related, of course. Anne-Marie Slaughter Director of Policy Planning U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2972','for S -- a stunning factThe Quadrennial \"America\'s Place in the World\" survey conducted both generally among the American public and among Council on Foreign Relations members found that \"a plurality of the (American) public now says that China, not the United States, is the world\'s leading economic power. Currently, 44% of the public says China is the world\'s leading economic power, while just 27% name the United States. As recently as the beginning of last year, 41% said the U.S. was the top economic power while 3 0 % said China.\" On the brighter side, \'Despite widespread anxiety over the economy, public support for free trade agreements has increased since 2008. A modest plurality now sees free trade agreements as good for the U.S.; in April 2008, a plurality said such agreements were bad for the country.\" The two sentiments may well be related, of course. Anne-Marie Slaughter Director of Policy Planning U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2972'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Counselor-in-Training',1,1,'2551 - C05764004.txt','Brava!She is on your grid. Rob will take care of the letter right away. PIs put on call list and do letter to her wishing her well etc. B6 It was great to you see you too. You look fantastic. It was a wonderful mini reunion. Best way to reach On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 12:18 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Karen-- It was great seeing you yesterday at what felt like a mini-reunion. Thanks so much for coming. Also could you please send me the contact info for so I could call or write her? Give my best to Mike and Jessica and enjoy the rest of summer. H Secretary Clinton -- You were phenomenol this morning on Meet the Press. Many NY friends and fans have been emailing me today with rave reviews, even some of my new Republican pals. I missed you at the UN Eleanor Roosevelt breakfast - you were mobbed. I will be in Washington on Thursday for Andrew Shapiro\'s swearing-in, perhaps I will see you there. Thanks for the note to Jessica for her graduation -- she\'s doing great -- a counselor in training at a 346','Brava!She is on your grid. Rob will take care of the letter right away. PIs put on call list and do letter to her wishing her well etc. B6 It was great to you see you too. You look fantastic. It was a wonderful mini reunion. Best way to reach On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 12:18 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Karen-- It was great seeing you yesterday at what felt like a mini-reunion. Thanks so much for coming. Also could you please send me the contact info for so I could call or write her? Give my best to Mike and Jessica and enjoy the rest of summer. H Secretary Clinton -- You were phenomenol this morning on Meet the Press. Many NY friends and fans have been emailing me today with rave reviews, even some of my new Republican pals. I missed you at the UN Eleanor Roosevelt breakfast - you were mobbed. I will be in Washington on Thursday for Andrew Shapiro\'s swearing-in, perhaps I will see you there. Thanks for the note to Jessica for her graduation -- she\'s doing great -- a counselor in training at a 346'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Counselor_of_the_United_States_Department_of_State',1,1,'1389 - C05761044.txt','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or G. The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed statethink tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or \"G\". The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed state;think tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Countdown_with_Keith_Olbermann',1,1,'1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Counter-terrorism',4,1,'217 - C05739814.txt','FW: Re: RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm vionday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5 You good with Pat going? Cdm From Benjamin, Daniel S Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 3:40 PM To Bass, John R Mills, Cheryl D Sullivan, Jacob J Hubbard, Gloria K Cc: Kennedy, Patrick F Reines, Philippe I Subject: Re: Pat should go. Front Bass, John R Pat should go. Front Bass, John R Cheryl, Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 B5 WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, .IB As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise. Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s B5 It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. Blake Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism National Security Staff The White House B6','FW: Re: RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm \"vionday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5 You good with Pat going? Cdm From Benjamin, Daniel S Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 3:40 PM To Bass, John R; Mills, Cheryl D; Sullivan, Jacob J; Hubbard, Gloria K Cc: Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe I Subject: Re: Pat should go. Front Bass, John R Pat should go. Front Bass, John R Cheryl, Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 B5 WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, .IB As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise. Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s B5 It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. Blake Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism National Security Staff The White House B6'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Counter-terrorism',4,1,'220 - C05739817.txt','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 320 pm - Topic B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi think I should go w Pat, You good with Pat going? Cdrn Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, IB From Mills, Cheryl D Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 11:20 AM To Benjamin, Daniel S Sullivan, Jacob 3 Hubbard, Gloria K Ca Bass, John R Kennedy, Patrick F Reines, Philippe Subject RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible, cdm From Benjamin, Daniel S Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 10:21 AM To Mills, Cheryl D Sullivan, Jacob 3 Hubbard, Gloria K B5 gubject Colleagues, B6 B5 You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will takelplace on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3-20 om in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. Blake Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism National Security Staff The White House B6','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 320 pm - Topic B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi think I should go w Pat, You good with Pat going? Cdrn Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, IB From Mills, Cheryl D Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 11:20 AM To Benjamin, Daniel S; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K Ca Bass, John R; Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe Subject RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible, cdm From Benjamin, Daniel S Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 10:21 AM To Mills, Cheryl D; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K B5 gubject Colleagues, B6 B5 You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will takelplace on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3-20 om in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. Blake Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism National Security Staff The White House B6'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Counter-terrorism',4,1,'2800 - C05764499.txt','Mini Schedule 10/21/09 Wednesday8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BI-WEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am MEETING w/GEORGE MITCHELL 10:40 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 10:55 am ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 11:00 am SPEECH ON NON-PROLIFERATION HOSTED BY THE 12:15 pm U.S. INSTITUTE FOR PEACE East Room, Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 12:20 pm DEPART Renaissance Mayflower Hotel *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/SOUTH AFRICAN FM NKOANA-MASHABANE 1:30 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm DROP-BY LUNCHEON HOSTED BY A/S CAMPBELL 2:00 pm Webster Room, 8th Floor 2:15pm PHONE CALL w/ISRAELI FM AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 2:30pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm OFFICE TIME 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm MEETING NY/WILLIAM HAGUE, MEMBER OF BRITISH PARLIMENT 3:30 pm AND SHADOW FOREIGN SECRETARY Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR OES ASSISTANT SECRETARY 4:20 pm ICERRI-ANN JONES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 4:45 pm BUREAU BRIEFING ON COUNTER TERRORISM 5:45 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 10/21/09 Wednesday8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BI-WEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am MEETING w/GEORGE MITCHELL 10:40 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 10:55 am ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 11:00 am SPEECH ON NON-PROLIFERATION HOSTED BY THE 12:15 pm U.S. INSTITUTE FOR PEACE East Room, Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 12:20 pm DEPART Renaissance Mayflower Hotel *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/SOUTH AFRICAN FM NKOANA-MASHABANE 1:30 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm DROP-BY LUNCHEON HOSTED BY A/S CAMPBELL 2:00 pm Webster Room, 8th Floor 2:15pm PHONE CALL w/ISRAELI FM AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 2:30pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm OFFICE TIME 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm MEETING NY/WILLIAM HAGUE, MEMBER OF BRITISH PARLIMENT 3:30 pm AND SHADOW FOREIGN SECRETARY Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR OES ASSISTANT SECRETARY 4:20 pm ICERRI-ANN JONES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 4:45 pm BUREAU BRIEFING ON COUNTER TERRORISM 5:45 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Counter-terrorism',4,1,'3280 - C05765772.txt','H: FYI. Sid Fwd: Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court System Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court SystemH: The NYU Center on Law and Security, (where I remain associated as a senior fellow), has doen the work on terrorism trials, especially in NY. The Center is closely involved with the NYPD terrorism unit Mike Sheehan, whom you remember as director of counterterrorism at State in the Clinton administration and at NYPD terrorism unit, is at the Center as a fellow. Key statistic to cite: What Kind of Results Can We Expect? The New York City conviction rate for individuals charged with terrorism when it involved a US target is 100%. Sid If you\'re having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online.','H: FYI. Sid Fwd: Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court System Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court SystemH: The NYU Center on Law and Security, (where I remain associated as a senior fellow), has doen the work on terrorism trials, especially in NY. The Center is closely involved with the NYPD terrorism unit; Mike Sheehan, whom you remember as director of counterterrorism at State in the Clinton administration and at NYPD terrorism unit, is at the Center as a fellow. Key statistic to cite: What Kind of Results Can We Expect? The New York City conviction rate for individuals charged with terrorism when it involved a US target is 100%. Sid If you\'re having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Count_Your_Blessings_(Instead_of_Sheep)',1,1,'1499 - C05761270.txt','Are you home?Nothing new to report- count yours -- our flights were delayed on runways so I got home at midnightl xo cdm Count your blessings since I am sitting thru, as of now, 2 hours of speeches. Not done yet and still have cultural performance to go. Anyway, anything to report?','Are you home?Nothing new to report- count yours -- our flights were delayed on runways so I got home at midnightl xo cdm Count your blessings since I am sitting thru, as of now, 2 hours of speeches. Not done yet and still have cultural performance to go. Anyway, anything to report?'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Coup_détat',7,1,'1138 - C05760400.txt','Honduras Military Coup DecisionOk--i should be free after 2. Pls email when you want to talk. See NI - will call you later today to discuss my convs on this matter INTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for specified legal prohibitions on assistance. Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be','Honduras Military Coup DecisionOk--i should be free after 2. Pls email when you want to talk. See NI - will call you later today to discuss my convs on this matter INTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for \"specified legal prohibitions on assistance.\" Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Coup_détat',7,1,'1178 - C05760464.txt','Honduras statementI would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team or000ses to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.','Honduras statementI would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team or000ses to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Coup_détat',7,1,'2405 - C05763578.txt','Honduras interim govt sending mission to WashingtonTEGUCIGALPA, June 30 (Reuters) - An interim government set up after a military coup in Honduras said it will send a delegation of politicians, business leaders and lawyers to Washington on Wednesday for talks on the crisis. ? Roberto Micheletti, sworn in as caretaker president after leftist President Manuel Zelaya was toppled by the army on Sunday, announced the mission after Zelaya traveled to New York and Washington to address the United Nations and Organization of American States. Brian Himmelsteib Watch Officer S/ES-0 U.S. Department of State 202-647-1512 122','Honduras interim govt sending mission to WashingtonTEGUCIGALPA, June 30 (Reuters) - An interim government set up after a military coup in Honduras said it will send a delegation of politicians, business leaders and lawyers to Washington on Wednesday for talks on the crisis. ? Roberto Micheletti, sworn in as caretaker president after leftist President Manuel Zelaya was toppled by the army on Sunday, announced the mission after Zelaya traveled to New York and Washington to address the United Nations and Organization of American States. Brian Himmelsteib Watch Officer S/ES-0 U.S. Department of State 202-647-1512 122'),(11.756271723597157,5.878135861798579,2500,'Coup_détat',7,2,'2736 - C05764360.txt','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree. A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word coup by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a coup d\'etat as a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group. So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for \"the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree.\" A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word \"coup\" by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a \"coup d\'etat\" as \"a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics; especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group.\" So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Coup_détat',7,1,'2977 - C05764807.txt','Honduras Military Coup DecisionINTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for specified legal prohibitions on assistance. Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be candidate countries but for legal prohibitions that prohibit assistance. The report would also provide an explanation of the legal prohibition (in fact, other coup restricted countries, such as Cote d\'Ivoire, Madagascar, Mauritania, and Sudan, are on the prohibited list and section 7008 is explicitly mentioned). The list must be approved by the Board of the MCC, of which the Secretary is the chair, and is due on 9/10. It is our understanding that an action memo will be presented to the Secretary, perhaps as early as next week, so that she can approve submission of the report. The action memo will require the Secretary to decide whether Honduras is a country without a specified legal prohibition or whether such a prohibition has in fact attached. Department Legal Practice 296','Honduras Military Coup DecisionINTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for \"specified legal prohibitions on assistance.\" Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be candidate countries but for legal prohibitions that prohibit assistance. The report would also provide an explanation of the legal prohibition (in fact, other coup restricted countries, such as Cote d\'Ivoire, Madagascar, Mauritania, and Sudan, are on the prohibited list and section 7008 is explicitly mentioned). The list must be approved by the Board of the MCC, of which the Secretary is the chair, and is due on 9/10. It is our understanding that an action memo will be presented to the Secretary, perhaps as early as next week, so that she can approve submission of the report. The action memo will require the Secretary to decide whether Honduras is a country without a \"specified legal prohibition\" or whether such a prohibition has in fact attached. Department Legal Practice 296'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Coup_détat',7,1,'3652 - C05766480.txt','Honduras statementThe team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.','Honduras statementThe team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Coup_détat',7,1,'3654 - C05766484.txt','Honduras statementOf course! I would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for','Honduras statementOf course! I would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Craigslist',1,1,'2115 - C05762781.txt','21st Century StatecraftFYI 85,000 views on the US Government Channel channel alone already. This is wonderful. Great work! On Fri, May 29, 2009 at 12:27 PM, Ross, Alec J<RossAl@state.gov> wrote: > Even Craig from Craig\'s list getting in on the HRC 21st century statecraft > video ... http://cnewmark.com/ > Alec Ross > Senior Advisor for Innovation > Office of the Secretary of State >(202) 647-6315 > RossAJ@State.gov 67','21st Century StatecraftFYI 85,000 views on the US Government Channel channel alone already. This is wonderful. Great work! On Fri, May 29, 2009 at 12:27 PM, Ross, Alec J<RossAl@state.gov> wrote: > Even Craig from Craig\'s list getting in on the HRC 21st century statecraft > video ... http://cnewmark.com/ > Alec Ross > Senior Advisor for Innovation > Office of the Secretary of State >(202) 647-6315 > RossAJ@State.gov 67'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Craig_Kelly_(actor)',1,1,'2165 - C05762853.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionWhen is Steinberg call? fyi Dan ? I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2nd Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Craig Kelly just called in for the latest developments, which I passed. gm Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. ? Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother.','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionWhen is Steinberg call? fyi Dan ? I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2nd Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Craig Kelly just called in for the latest developments, which I passed. gm Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. ? Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Credit_score',5,1,'1380 - C05760837.txt','Fried TurkeyMadam Secretary, Thanks again. n1send the Princeton speech text to Jake. On Libya, I did talk to New York -- the Libyans did not object to our text in the end, and we\'re on track for adoption of statement this afternoon. All best, Bill Ifs a pleasure working w you and I\'m both delighted and honored to call you a colleague. I also would like to read your Princeton speech which the article referenced. In addition, I\'d welcome your ideas about how best to identify and promote the next generation of Bill Burns FS0s. That is one of my reform goals. On another matter, we are in good shape at the UN on the DPRK Pres. Statement except for the Libyans. Would you pls contact Susan Rice to get briefed and advise what we should do to get them on board. Thx. H From: Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:21:22 -0400 Madam Secretary, Many thanks for the very generous comments you made to The Washington Times about me. The whole article was much more than I deserved (or wanted), but what you said really means a lot. It\'s an honor to work for you. Hope you\'re having a great Easter holiday, Bill Bill--Did you talk w White House about Dan going w POTUS to Turkey? (Pls forgive the bad pun in title!) HRC The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!','Fried TurkeyMadam Secretary, Thanks again. n1send the Princeton speech text to Jake. On Libya, I did talk to New York -- the Libyans did not object to our text in the end, and we\'re on track for adoption of statement this afternoon. All best, Bill Ifs a pleasure working w you and I\'m both delighted and honored to call you a colleague. I also would like to read your Princeton speech which the article referenced. In addition, I\'d welcome your ideas about how best to identify and promote the next generation of \"Bill Burns FS0s\". That is one of my reform goals. On another matter, we are in good shape at the UN on the DPRK Pres. Statement except for the Libyans. Would you pls contact Susan Rice to get briefed and advise what we should do to get them on board. Thx. H From: Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:21:22 -0400 Madam Secretary, Many thanks for the very generous comments you made to The Washington Times about me. The whole article was much more than I deserved (or wanted), but what you said really means a lot. It\'s an honor to work for you. Hope you\'re having a great Easter holiday, Bill Bill--Did you talk w White House about Dan going w POTUS to Turkey? (Pls forgive the bad pun in title!) HRC The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Credit_score',5,1,'1725 - C05761774.txt','dear huma: would you pls share this email with Sec.Clinton? bid-s dear huma: would you pls share this email with Sec.Clinton? bld-sFrom barbare lee diamondstein What a privilege to see you at the Dept. of State, and what a great honor it will be for me to serve under your leadership, as you help create and direct a new chapter in United States history. Thank you for making my appointment possible... Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! 7','dear huma: would you pls share this email with Sec.Clinton? bid-s dear huma: would you pls share this email with Sec.Clinton? bld-sFrom barbare lee diamondstein What a privilege to see you at the Dept. of State, and what a great honor it will be for me to serve under your leadership, as you help create and direct a new chapter in United States history. Thank you for making my appointment possible... Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! 7'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Credit_score',5,1,'1810 - C05761925.txt','Euro election UK predictable shockLabour finishes third behind the far right UK Independence Party. Labour percent just below 16. Sid A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!','Euro election UK predictable shockLabour finishes third behind the far right UK Independence Party. Labour percent just below 16. Sid A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Credit_score',5,1,'1834 - C05762225.txt','Gordon survives...The Parliamentary Labour Party meeting is just Over. Gordon has survived. The event, held in private, was high drama and anticlimax at once. The chair asked for rebels to come forward and speak. Only one prominent person emerged, Charles Clarke, former Home Secretary and Blairite the rest were a handful of about a half-dozen backbenchers. Their remarks about how Brown was bringing the party down were poorly received. The party, after all, was in no mood for breaking ranks and rewarding disloyalty. With this paltry showing, the opposition petered out, at least for now. Gordon then gave a speech, strong on analysis, discussing that his government was paying the price for getting the country through a difficult recession, suffering from the worst parliamentary crisis since Lloyd George and still had a program to offer. He also make the point that when the party had split int he past it was over ideology or policy and there were no stated differences presented by the opposition. So for now, Gordon has won. Sid An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!','Gordon survives...The Parliamentary Labour Party meeting is just Over. Gordon has survived. The event, held in private, was high drama and anticlimax at once. The chair asked for rebels to come forward and speak. Only one prominent person emerged, Charles Clarke, former Home Secretary and Blairite; the rest were a handful of about a half-dozen backbenchers. Their remarks about how Brown was bringing the party down were poorly received. The party, after all, was in no mood for breaking ranks and rewarding disloyalty. With this paltry showing, the opposition petered out, at least for now. Gordon then gave a speech, strong on analysis, discussing that his government was paying the price for getting the country through a difficult recession, suffering from the worst parliamentary crisis since Lloyd George and still had a program to offer. He also make the point that when the party had split int he past it was over ideology or policy and there were no stated differences presented by the opposition. So for now, Gordon has won. Sid An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Credit_score',5,1,'1940 - C05762510.txt','Hillary: If you\'re up, give me a call. SidA Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!','Hillary: If you\'re up, give me a call. SidA Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Crime',1,1,'1821 - C05762030.txt','DPRK Reportedly Sentences U.S. Journalists(SBU) DPRK\'s state news agency has reported the country\'s top court has convicted two U.S. journalists and sentenced them to 12 years in labor prison. The two were convicted of an unspecified grave crime against the nation and of illegally crossing into the DPRK, according to media. The Operations Center is working to gather additional information. 14','DPRK Reportedly Sentences U.S. Journalists(SBU) DPRK\'s state news agency has reported the country\'s top court has convicted two U.S. journalists and sentenced them to 12 years in labor prison. The two were convicted of an unspecified \"grave crime\" against the nation and of illegally crossing into the DPRK, according to media. The Operations Center is working to gather additional information. 14'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Crimes_against_humanity',1,1,'188 - C05739783.txt','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board Justice Minister said this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate. 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. Boots on the ground: they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is \"shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security; they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board; Justice Minister said \"this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate.\" 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. \"Boots on the ground\": they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Criminal_procedure',1,1,'2319 - C05763139.txt','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a campaign of persecution against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found a basis of evidence against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was no basis for the police recommendation and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a \"campaign of persecution\" against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found \"a basis of evidence\" against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was \"no basis for the police recommendation\" and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Critical_point_(mathematics)',1,1,'2351 - C05763229.txt','Response in posner\'s nameOk in about ten minutes. Call me on Ok w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality.','Response in posner\'s nameOk in about ten minutes. Call me on Ok w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Critical_point_(thermodynamics)',2,1,'2349 - C05763225.txt','Posner response to Washington Post editorialThat\'s fine. Will it be printed in next day or so? Philippe and Jake asked me to send along this response to the Washington Post editorial: By Michael Posner The Post\'s Dec. 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses the critical point: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his-famous Four Freedoms speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. As Secretary Clinton made clear, policies that address development alone are not adequate: Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies will not solve the whole problem, she said. But experience shows us that where broad-based development occurs, people are more likely to demand a say in securing their futures, and governments are more likely to have the resources to maintain the strong institutions, including reliable police and fair courts, that help ensure the consistent protection of rights. Where people are given the right to speak freely, to participate in their nation\'s political process and have access to basic information about government, sustainable development is more','Posner response to Washington Post editorialThat\'s fine. Will it be printed in next day or so? Philippe and Jake asked me to send along this response to the Washington Post editorial: By Michael Posner The Post\'s Dec. 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses the critical point: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his-famous \"Four Freedoms\" speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. As Secretary Clinton made clear, policies that address development alone are not adequate: \"Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies will not solve the whole problem,\" she said. But experience shows us that where broad-based development occurs, people are more likely to demand a say in securing their futures, and governments are more likely to have the resources to maintain the strong institutions, including reliable police and fair courts, that help ensure the consistent protection of rights. Where people are given the right to speak freely, to participate in their nation\'s political process and have access to basic information about government, sustainable development is more'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Critical_point_(thermodynamics)',2,1,'2350 - C05763228.txt','Response in posner\'s nameOk w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his famous Four Freedoms speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this [DELETE: old] wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. AS SECRETARY CLINTON MADE CLEAR, policies that address development alone are not adequate: Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies','Response in posner\'s nameOk w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his famous \"Four Freedoms\" speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this [DELETE: old] wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. AS SECRETARY CLINTON MADE CLEAR, policies that address development alone are not adequate: \"Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Croatia',7,1,'3021 - C05764887.txt','Jirns bilatsU asked who he met with today: Montenegrin Prime Minister Djukanovic Croatian Foreign Minister Jandrokovic Cypriot FM Kyprianou Serbian Foreign Minister Jeremic Swedish Foreign Minister Bildt Bosnian President Silajdzic Macedonian President Ivanov','Jirns bilatsU asked who he met with today: Montenegrin Prime Minister Djukanovic Croatian Foreign Minister Jandrokovic Cypriot FM Kyprianou Serbian Foreign Minister Jeremic Swedish Foreign Minister Bildt Bosnian President Silajdzic Macedonian President Ivanov'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Croatia',7,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Croatia',7,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Croatia',7,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Croatia',7,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Croatia',7,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Croatia',7,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Croatia_Summit',1,1,'2026 - C05762652.txt','Jim travel this weekCheryl, Jake, Huma, Jim is traveling to Europe this Thursday ? Sunday, as follows: Thursday/Friday: Dubrovnik for the 2009 Croatia Summit Friday evening/Saturday morning: Baku, Azerbaijan on N-K Saturday afternoon: Yerevan, Armenia on N-K Saturday evening/Sunday: Lisbon for the Community of Democracies meeting He\'ll leave early Thursday morning and return to DC on Sunday evening. Amy Scanlon from our office will staff Jim on the trip. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931','Jim travel this weekCheryl, Jake, Huma, Jim is traveling to Europe this Thursday ? Sunday, as follows: Thursday/Friday: Dubrovnik for the 2009 Croatia Summit Friday evening/Saturday morning: Baku, Azerbaijan on N-K Saturday afternoon: Yerevan, Armenia on N-K Saturday evening/Sunday: Lisbon for the Community of Democracies meeting He\'ll leave early Thursday morning and return to DC on Sunday evening. Amy Scanlon from our office will staff Jim on the trip. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Crowdsourcing',2,1,'3695 - C05766563.txt','Haiti: More great work by Katie StantonHere is text Haiti\'s earthquake devastated not only lives, but whatever emergency services the barely functioning government had to offer. However, in less than seven days, a makeshift version of 911 sprung to life. It\'s a striking story of how a few tech-savvy social entrepreneurs, receptive ears in the U.S. government and hundreds of Haitian Creole-speaking strangers crowdsourced from around the world were able to help people on the ground get food or medical attention. Hours after the earthquake struck Port au Prince, 23-year-old Josh Nesbit (pictured right), who heads a non-profit delivering health care in Sub-Saharan Africa through mobile phones, thought that an SMS gateway would be critical in Haiti. He sent a tweet out asking for help. A Cameroonian managing a startup incubator in Africa, Jean Francis Ahanda, responded mentioning that a contact, Jean-Marc Castera, was headed to the command center of the Caribbean\'s largest wireless carrier Digicel that day. Within three days, they had co-opted a shortcode, 4636, that had been used for weather information in Haiti. They rushed to get several other partners like Ushahidi, which provides an open-source platform for tracking crisis communications, and Google on board. A non-profit that specializes in using technology for disaster relief, Instedd, built an emergency information system using the shortcode. On a very late Saturday night, a cobbled-together team of a half-dozen organizations or so launched \'4636\' as an emergency number. They started publicizing it on the ground in Haiti through radio stations. Haitians could text the number with messages about injuries, people trapped under rubble or reports of missing people. Some of them are desperate: My name is J my brother is working in Unicef and I live in C 11 A I have 2 people that is still alive under the building still ! Send Help! Two San Francisco-based startups, Crowdf lower and Samasource, came','Haiti: More great work by Katie StantonHere is text Haiti\'s earthquake devastated not only lives, but whatever emergency services the barely functioning government had to offer. However, in less than seven days, a makeshift version of 911 sprung to life. It\'s a striking story of how a few tech-savvy social entrepreneurs, receptive ears in the U.S. government and hundreds of Haitian Creole-speaking strangers crowdsourced from around the world were able to help people on the ground get food or medical attention. Hours after the earthquake struck Port au Prince, 23-year-old Josh Nesbit (pictured right), who heads a non-profit delivering health care in Sub-Saharan Africa through mobile phones, thought that an SMS gateway would be critical in Haiti. He sent a tweet out asking for help. A Cameroonian managing a startup incubator in Africa, Jean Francis Ahanda, responded mentioning that a contact, Jean-Marc Castera, was headed to the command center of the Caribbean\'s largest wireless carrier Digicel that day. Within three days, they had co-opted a shortcode, 4636, that had been used for weather information in Haiti. They rushed to get several other partners like Ushahidi, which provides an open-source platform for tracking crisis communications, and Google on board. A non-profit that specializes in using technology for disaster relief, Instedd, built an emergency information system using the shortcode. On a very late Saturday night, a cobbled-together team of a half-dozen organizations or so launched \'4636\' as an emergency number. They started publicizing it on the ground in Haiti through radio stations. Haitians could text the number with messages about injuries, people trapped under rubble or reports of missing people. Some of them are desperate: \"My name is J my brother is working in Unicef and I live in C 11 A I have 2 people that is still alive under the building still ! Send Help!\" Two San Francisco-based startups, Crowdf lower and Samasource, came'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Crowdsourcing',2,1,'3714 - C05766604.txt','4636 and state getting a lot of good press -- now in the GuardianFyi http://www.guardian.co.uldnews/datab1og/2010/jan/29/haiti-crowdsourcing Even has a screen shot of dipnote! How to Friday: How to build a crisis reporting system Developers, technologists and volunteers around the world came together to build a crisis reporting for Haiti. Here\'s how they did it ? Comments (1) ? Buzz up! Digg it The Ushahidi crowdsourced crisis reporting in Haiti Technologists around the world came together and rapidly built a system for Haitians to request help in the wake of devastating earthquake. Using the internet to organise themselves, developers, communications experts and humanitarian organisations created a system to gather emergency requests using text messages that won praise from emergency officials and support from the US State Department. Hours after the quake, Josh Nesbit, who heads up a non-profit using mobile phones to help deliver medical care in Africa, heads sent this tweet: Reaching out to FrontlineSMS users in #Haiti with hopes of establishing local SMS gateway for http://haiti.ushahidi.com','4636 and state getting a lot of good press -- now in the GuardianFyi http://www.guardian.co.uldnews/datab1og/2010/jan/29/haiti-crowdsourcing Even has a screen shot of dipnote! How to Friday: How to build a crisis reporting system Developers, technologists and volunteers around the world came together to build a crisis reporting for Haiti. Here\'s how they did it ? Comments (1) ? Buzz up! Digg it The Ushahidi crowdsourced crisis reporting in Haiti Technologists around the world came together and rapidly built a system for Haitians to request help in the wake of devastating earthquake. Using the internet to organise themselves, developers, communications experts and humanitarian organisations created a system to gather emergency requests using text messages that won praise from emergency officials and support from the US State Department. Hours after the quake, Josh Nesbit, who heads up a non-profit using mobile phones to help deliver medical care in Africa, heads sent this tweet: Reaching out to FrontlineSMS users in #Haiti with hopes of establishing local SMS gateway for http://haiti.ushahidi.com'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Crown_prince',4,1,'1976 - C05762572.txt','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown Prince(SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 29','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown Prince(SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 29'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Crown_prince',4,1,'1978 - C05762574.txt','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceIsn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it. I personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 30','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceIsn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it. I personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 30'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Crown_prince',4,1,'1979 - C05762575.txt','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceWell he\'s very young, only 15. Rumor is hes smart, quiet, bookish. Like his father. What is interesting is that the reason abdullah gave from removing his brother 5 years ago is that he thought the weight of being crown prince restricted his life, education and travel. I suspect the reason he\'s done this is so his son can be properly groomed from now to inherit the thrown. Life will change dramatically for him. What\'s Hussein like? Isn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it.1 personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, NS), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 32','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceWell he\'s very young, only 15. Rumor is hes smart, quiet, bookish. Like his father. What is interesting is that the reason abdullah gave from removing his brother 5 years ago is that he thought the weight of being crown prince restricted his life, education and travel. I suspect the reason he\'s done this is so his son can be properly groomed from now to inherit the thrown. Life will change dramatically for him. What\'s Hussein like? Isn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it.1 personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, NS), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 32'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Crown_prince',4,1,'3100 - C05765014.txt','Mini Schedule Thursday 9/10/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 10:20 am Secretary\'s Office 10:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:30 am ARRIVE White House 10:45 am CABINET MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 12:00 pm Cabinet Room *Camera Spray at top. 12:10 pm OFFICIAL CABINET PHOTO 12:20 pm East Room or Outside 12:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm PHOTOS 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office Area 1:15 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 1:20 pm ARRIVE White House 1:25 pm PRESIDENT OBAMA\'S BILATERAL w/UAE CROWN PRINCE 2:45 pm MUHAMMED bin ZAYED AL NAHYAN Oval Office *Camera spray to follow. 2:50 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/POTUS AND VP BIDEN 3:20 pm Oval Office 3:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 3:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/INDLAN HOME MINISTER CHIDAMBARAM 3:50 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 4:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR CAPRICIA MARSHALL, 4:45 pm CHIEF OF PROTOCOL Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 1c.c.','Mini Schedule Thursday 9/10/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 10:20 am Secretary\'s Office 10:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:30 am ARRIVE White House 10:45 am CABINET MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 12:00 pm Cabinet Room *Camera Spray at top. 12:10 pm OFFICIAL CABINET PHOTO 12:20 pm East Room or Outside 12:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm PHOTOS 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office Area 1:15 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 1:20 pm ARRIVE White House 1:25 pm PRESIDENT OBAMA\'S BILATERAL w/UAE CROWN PRINCE 2:45 pm MUHAMMED bin ZAYED AL NAHYAN Oval Office *Camera spray to follow. 2:50 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/POTUS AND VP BIDEN 3:20 pm Oval Office 3:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 3:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/INDLAN HOME MINISTER CHIDAMBARAM 3:50 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 4:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR CAPRICIA MARSHALL, 4:45 pm CHIEF OF PROTOCOL Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 1c.c.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Crown_Publishing_Group',1,1,'1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Cuba',23,1,'1149 - C05760413.txt','Saudi-CubaI mentioned to you that Saud asked if we objected to their making a grant to Cuba for development in health. I don\'t see why we should but I may be missing something. Pis run the traps.','Saudi-CubaI mentioned to you that Saud asked if we objected to their making a grant to Cuba for development in health. I don\'t see why we should but I may be missing something. Pis run the traps.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Cuba',23,1,'1183 - C05760469.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Cuba',23,1,'1651 - C05761543.txt','Tom in JamaicaTo All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro.Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck','Tom in JamaicaTo All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro.Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Cuba',23,1,'1653 - C05761546.txt','Tom in JamaicaWhen will we hear from Paul Farmer??? Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck','Tom in JamaicaWhen will we hear from Paul Farmer??? Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Cuba',23,1,'1675 - C05761599.txt','OAS Foreign Ministers vote to revoke Cuba Expulsion(SBU) Embassy Tegucigalpa confirms media reports that OAS Foreign Ministers have voted to revoke the 1962 expulsion of Cuba. 7','OAS Foreign Ministers vote to revoke Cuba Expulsion(SBU) Embassy Tegucigalpa confirms media reports that OAS Foreign Ministers have voted to revoke the 1962 expulsion of Cuba. 7'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Cuba',23,1,'1677 - C05761608.txt','OAS--againI\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. Sullivan, Jacob J B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage?','OAS--againI\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. Sullivan, Jacob J B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage?'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Cuba',23,1,'1692 - C05761663.txt','OAS--againBecause of the time difference, your clips were prepared at midnight Eastern Time so many are still early versions. But what we\'re seeing online right now look MUCH better this morning than even 5 hours ago - it just took a bit for your statement, our conf call, our pushback, and our travelers to catch up. Many including the Times take a very different tone. And all note Cuba\'s not in. Mostly, stories are small and seem buried. I\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. 15 Sullivan, Jacob i B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage? 16','OAS--againBecause of the time difference, your clips were prepared at midnight Eastern Time so many are still early versions. But what we\'re seeing online right now look MUCH better this morning than even 5 hours ago - it just took a bit for your statement, our conf call, our pushback, and our travelers to catch up. Many including the Times take a very different tone. And all note Cuba\'s not in. Mostly, stories are small and seem buried. I\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. 15 Sullivan, Jacob i B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage? 16'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Cuba',23,1,'2042 - C05762678.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationDoes this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationDoes this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Cuba',23,1,'2044 - C05762680.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationI suspect they would prefer more $ for Little Havana. Does this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationI suspect they would prefer more $ for Little Havana. Does this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Cuba',23,1,'2152 - C05762836.txt','Brazil and MexicoTom backgrounded them yesterday in the briefing room, not certain but don\'t think he put down any groundwork on this specifically. But in terms of setting expectations it would be a combo of a few overt and not overt things: - Seeing what Admin/For Pol Members of Congress are on TV today and the shows tomorrow, all we need is one person to float it. - We have flight time tomorrow when Tom & Jake can do it on background or OTR. - There\'s one blogger that folks loosely follow, I know how to get her something through a 3rd party. - I have to talk to a few of our guys today like Matt Lee on misc stuff, and I\'m sure he\'ll ask me something about the OAS where I can easily say the folks in WHA are real pessimistic. And our travelers traffic info among themselves. The best thing to put out there would be the notion that there are those who don\'t think you should go. If you don\'t, you don\'t. But if you do, you chose to be direct, to make a principled stand. Shouldn\'t be too tough, because the notion of Cuba being voted in is something they will WANT to believe, it\'ll make good copy. And it makes it easier to explain any decision/outcome How will we set any expectations? Did anyone background the press yet? 76 77','Brazil and MexicoTom backgrounded them yesterday in the briefing room, not certain but don\'t think he put down any groundwork on this specifically. But in terms of setting expectations it would be a combo of a few overt and not overt things: - Seeing what Admin/For Pol Members of Congress are on TV today and the shows tomorrow, all we need is one person to float it. - We have flight time tomorrow when Tom & Jake can do it on background or OTR. - There\'s one blogger that folks loosely follow, I know how to get her something through a 3rd party. - I have to talk to a few of our guys today like Matt Lee on misc stuff, and I\'m sure he\'ll ask me something about the OAS where I can easily say the folks in WHA are real pessimistic. And our travelers traffic info among themselves. The best thing to put out there would be the notion that there are those who don\'t think you should go. If you don\'t, you don\'t. But if you do, you chose to be direct, to make a principled stand. Shouldn\'t be too tough, because the notion of Cuba being voted in is something they will WANT to believe, it\'ll make good copy. And it makes it easier to explain any decision/outcome How will we set any expectations? Did anyone background the press yet? 76 77'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Cuba',23,1,'2158 - C05762845.txt','Brazil and MexicoTom\'s backgrounder definitely played down expectations. Tom backgrounded them yesterday in the briefing room, not certain but don\'t think he put down any groundwork on this specifically. But in terms of setting expectations it would be a combo of a few overt and not overt things: - Seeing what Admin/For Pol Members of Congress are on TV today and the shows tomorrow, all we need is one person to float it. - We have flight time tomorrow when Tom & Jake can do it on background or OTR. - There\'s one blogger that folks loosely follow, I know how to get her something through a 3rd party. - I have to talk to a few of our guys today like Matt Lee on misc stuff, and I\'m sure he\'ll ask me something about the OAS where I can easily say the folks in WHA are real pessimistic. And our travelers traffic info among themselves. The best thing to put out there would be the notion that there are those who don\'t think you should go. If you don\'t, you don\'t. But if you do, you chose to be direct, to make a principled stand. Shouldn\'t be too tough, because the notion of Cuba being voted in is something they will WANT to believe, it\'ll make good copy. And it makes it easier to explain any decision/outcome How will we set any expectations? Did anyone background the press yet? 78 If we set the expectation now that the outcome is likely to not go our way, ANY alternative - even one kicking the can down the road as Jake outlines below - would be seen as a significant victory. And as an added bonus, it would be an opportunity to highlight your personal dedication to and prioritization of human rights/democracy, which we\'ve been criticized for since China. 79','Brazil and MexicoTom\'s backgrounder definitely played down expectations. Tom backgrounded them yesterday in the briefing room, not certain but don\'t think he put down any groundwork on this specifically. But in terms of setting expectations it would be a combo of a few overt and not overt things: - Seeing what Admin/For Pol Members of Congress are on TV today and the shows tomorrow, all we need is one person to float it. - We have flight time tomorrow when Tom & Jake can do it on background or OTR. - There\'s one blogger that folks loosely follow, I know how to get her something through a 3rd party. - I have to talk to a few of our guys today like Matt Lee on misc stuff, and I\'m sure he\'ll ask me something about the OAS where I can easily say the folks in WHA are real pessimistic. And our travelers traffic info among themselves. The best thing to put out there would be the notion that there are those who don\'t think you should go. If you don\'t, you don\'t. But if you do, you chose to be direct, to make a principled stand. Shouldn\'t be too tough, because the notion of Cuba being voted in is something they will WANT to believe, it\'ll make good copy. And it makes it easier to explain any decision/outcome How will we set any expectations? Did anyone background the press yet? 78 If we set the expectation now that the outcome is likely to not go our way, ANY alternative - even one kicking the can down the road as Jake outlines below - would be seen as a significant victory. And as an added bonus, it would be an opportunity to highlight your personal dedication to and prioritization of human rights/democracy, which we\'ve been criticized for since China. 79'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Cuba',23,1,'2174 - C05762865.txt','Overarching messageAs the conversation with these two ministers unfold, you might make the point that we have come a LONG way on Cuba so far -- and it would be really unfortunate to jam or embarrass President Obama after all the steps he\'s taken, especially since what we are seeking is an entirely reasonable result. Agreeing to lift the 1962 sanction is a BIG step.','Overarching messageAs the conversation with these two ministers unfold, you might make the point that we have come a LONG way on Cuba so far -- and it would be really unfortunate to jam or embarrass President Obama after all the steps he\'s taken, especially since what we are seeking is an entirely reasonable result. Agreeing to lift the 1962 sanction is a BIG step.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Cuba',23,1,'2178 - C05762869.txt','Overarching messageAs the conversation with these two ministers unfold, you might make the point that we have come a LONG way on Cuba so far -- and it would be really unfortunate to jam or embarrass President Obama after all the steps he\'s taken, especially since what we are seeking is an entirely reasonable result. Agreeing to lift the 1962 sanction is a BIG step. Sent from my BlackBerry smartphone with SprintSpeed','Overarching messageAs the conversation with these two ministers unfold, you might make the point that we have come a LONG way on Cuba so far -- and it would be really unfortunate to jam or embarrass President Obama after all the steps he\'s taken, especially since what we are seeking is an entirely reasonable result. Agreeing to lift the 1962 sanction is a BIG step. Sent from my BlackBerry smartphone with SprintSpeed'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Cuba',23,1,'2352 - C05763231.txt','White House Counsel\'s Job at StakeFYI WSJ White House Counsel\'s Job at Stake By BY EVAN PEREZ WASHINGTON Obama administration officials are holding discussions that could result in White House counsel Gregory Craig leaving his post, following a rocky tenure, people familiar with the matter said. Mr. Craig, the top lawyer at the White House and a close aide to President Barack Obama, has helped lead the administration\'s efforts on several national-security issues that once enjoyed popularity but have since become become political liabilities for Mr. Obama. View Full Image President Barack Obama meets with White House counsel Gregory Craig, right, in the Oval Office in June. These include the closure of the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the release of Bush administration-era national-security documents, and efforts to find legal ways to indefinitely hold some detainees who can\'t be put on trial. The decision to close the Guantanamo facility became a political problem for Mr. Obama when concerns arose that some of the detainees would be released into the U.S. and the public soured on the move. Mr. Craig didn\'t respond to questions about his job as White House counsel for this article. The people familiar with the matter said a final decision hasn\'t been made. In a statement, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina said: We\'ve addressed these rumors before. They are nothing more than typical Washington parlor games. It\'s disappointing that while we are focused on','White House Counsel\'s Job at StakeFYI WSJ White House Counsel\'s Job at Stake By BY EVAN PEREZ WASHINGTON Obama administration officials are holding discussions that could result in White House counsel Gregory Craig leaving his post, following a rocky tenure, people familiar with the matter said. Mr. Craig, the top lawyer at the White House and a close aide to President Barack Obama, has helped lead the administration\'s efforts on several national-security issues that once enjoyed popularity but have since become become political liabilities for Mr. Obama. View Full Image President Barack Obama meets with White House counsel Gregory Craig, right, in the Oval Office in June. These include the closure of the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the release of Bush administration-era national-security documents, and efforts to find legal ways to indefinitely hold some detainees who can\'t be put on trial. The decision to close the Guantanamo facility became a political problem for Mr. Obama when concerns arose that some of the detainees would be released into the U.S. and the public soured on the move. Mr. Craig didn\'t respond to questions about his job as White House counsel for this article. The people familiar with the matter said a final decision hasn\'t been made. In a statement, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina said: \"We\'ve addressed these rumors before. They are nothing more than typical Washington parlor games. It\'s disappointing that while we are focused on'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Cuba',23,1,'3401 - C05765977.txt','Saudi-CubaI mentioned to you that Saud asked if we objected to their making a grant to Cuba for development in health. I don\'t see why we should but I may be missing something. Pls run the traps.','Saudi-CubaI mentioned to you that Saud asked if we objected to their making a grant to Cuba for development in health. I don\'t see why we should but I may be missing something. Pls run the traps.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Cuba',23,1,'354 - C05758496.txt','Tom in JamaicaWhen will we hear from Paul Farmer??? Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck','Tom in JamaicaWhen will we hear from Paul Farmer??? Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Cuba',23,1,'355 - C05758498.txt','Tom in JamaicaCan you talk? Call the house. Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck','Tom in JamaicaCan you talk? Call the house. Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Cuba',23,1,'3552 - C05766233.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationDoes this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges.','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationDoes this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Cuba',23,1,'3554 - C05766235.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationCan we get him confirmed tonight? I suspect they would prefer more $ for Little Havana. Does this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationCan we get him confirmed tonight? I suspect they would prefer more $ for Little Havana. Does this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Cuba',23,1,'3566 - C05766253.txt','Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon HoldSubject: Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon Hold WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment. WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment.','Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon HoldSubject: Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon Hold WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment. WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Cuba',23,1,'3594 - C05766317.txt','CubaYou will have seen Verma\'s note regarding Senator Menedez desire to speak to S re direct mail talks with Cuba and our follow on talks with the Cubans and dissidents. He is upset tha he was not consulted and does not think he was briefed sufficiently quickly. WHA and H had briefed immediately on the direct mail talks, and had briefed HFAC on the follow on talks. We had asked for time to brief SFRC but had not yet done so. This should be a good news story. We engaged with the Cubans at the Vice-Minister level, breaking a several year shunning of our Interest Section by the Cubans, traveled outside of Havana to view hurricane damage (thus breaking through the barrier of no travel beyond a ten-mile perimeter), we pursued extradition of US fugitives in Cuba, and most importantly, Bisa Williams (my DAS and the head of delegation) met with a broad range of dissidents, civil socity reps, and bloggers. This last point is worth highlighting. The last part of the trip came together late because we would not let the Cubans condition our meetings or determine who we could or could not meet with. The Cubans finally allowed us to meet with dissidents, something they have prevented EU and other visitors from doing. In other words, we have broken th mold and put real pressure on others to do the same. That said, our briefing and outreach could have been quicker and better coordinated. This has upset Senator Menedez. We are sending Bisa up tomorrow to brief the SFRC.','CubaYou will have seen Verma\'s note regarding Senator Menedez desire to speak to S re direct mail talks with Cuba and our follow on talks with the Cubans and dissidents. He is upset tha he was not consulted and does not think he was briefed sufficiently quickly. WHA and H had briefed immediately on the direct mail talks, and had briefed HFAC on the follow on talks. We had asked for time to brief SFRC but had not yet done so. This should be a good news story. We engaged with the Cubans at the Vice-Minister level, breaking a several year shunning of our Interest Section by the Cubans, traveled outside of Havana to view hurricane damage (thus breaking through the barrier of no travel beyond a ten-mile perimeter), we pursued extradition of US fugitives in Cuba, and most importantly, Bisa Williams (my DAS and the head of delegation) met with a broad range of dissidents, civil socity reps, and bloggers. This last point is worth highlighting. The last part of the trip came together late because we would not let the Cubans condition our meetings or determine who we could or could not meet with. The Cubans finally allowed us to meet with dissidents, something they have prevented EU and other visitors from doing. In other words, we have broken th mold and put real pressure on others to do the same. That said, our briefing and outreach could have been quicker and better coordinated. This has upset Senator Menedez. We are sending Bisa up tomorrow to brief the SFRC.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Cuba',23,1,'3665 - C05766506.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Cuba',23,1,'3669 - C05766517.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Culture',1,1,'2264 - C05763043.txt','Ambassador\'s Fund for-Cultural PreservationMission The U.S. Ambassador\'s Fund for Cultural Preservation, funded through the Diplomatic and Consular Program appropriation, was established in FY 2001. The Ambassador\'s Fund for Cultural Preservation provides direct small grant support to heritage preservatipn in developing countries, demonstrating U.S. respect for other cultures. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs administers the program awarding grants managed by U.S. Embassies in eligible countries. Grants have ranged from $5,000 to $978,705. To date, the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation has supported more than 500 projects worldwide, totaling $11.5 million. Funded projects include technical support for the preservation of historic buildings and sites, museum collections and forms of traditional cultural expression. Priorities In FY 2008, U.S. Ambassadors in 94 of the 132 eligible countries in the developing world responded to the call for proposals of projects supporting cultural preservation. A total of $4,731,431 was distributed in awards of grants in 72 countries and $228,000 was spent on administrative costs. 83','Ambassador\'s Fund for-Cultural PreservationMission The U.S. Ambassador\'s Fund for Cultural Preservation, funded through the Diplomatic and Consular Program appropriation, was established in FY 2001. The Ambassador\'s Fund for Cultural Preservation provides direct small grant support to heritage preservatipn in developing countries, demonstrating U.S. respect for other cultures. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs administers the program awarding grants managed by U.S. Embassies in eligible countries. Grants have ranged from $5,000 to $978,705. To date, the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation has supported more than 500 projects worldwide, totaling $11.5 million. Funded projects include technical support for the preservation of historic buildings and sites, museum collections and forms of traditional cultural expression. Priorities In FY 2008, U.S. Ambassadors in 94 of the 132 eligible countries in the developing world responded to the call for proposals of projects supporting cultural preservation. A total of $4,731,431 was distributed in awards of grants in 72 countries and $228,000 was spent on administrative costs. 83'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Cummins',3,1,'1506 - C05761285.txt','ScheduleYes will do. Because of the way you rejiggered the day, I should go from the WH across the street to ND event. And then I wiull go home. Can you tell them I will leave mtg as soon as it ends and come right over? Can you ask Kris B to meet me there--he knows some of the people like Joe Loughey(?) Head of Cummins. Thx.','ScheduleYes will do. Because of the way you rejiggered the day, I should go from the WH across the street to ND event. And then I wiull go home. Can you tell them I will leave mtg as soon as it ends and come right over? Can you ask Kris B to meet me there--he knows some of the people like Joe Loughey(?) Head of Cummins. Thx.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Cummins',3,1,'2084 - C05762737.txt','Mini Schedule 7/10/097:30 am PHONE CALL w/SWISS FEDERAL COUNCILLOR MICHELINE 7:45 am CALMY-REY Secretary\'s Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am PRIVATE BREAKFAST 9:30 am James Madison Room, 84\' floor 9:30 am OFFICE TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am TOWN HALL MEETING 11:00 am Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Approx. 700 employees attending. 11:30 am PHOTO OPS 11:35 am Secretary\'s Outer Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR DANIEL BENJAMIN, 12:20 pm COORDINATOR FOR COUNTERTERRORISM Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 170 guests attending. 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm MEETING w/TIM SOLSO, CEO OF CUMMINS AND CO-CHAIR US- 1:30 pm BRAZIL CEO FORUM Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/EUROPEAN UNION COMMISSIONER BENITA 2:00 pm FERRERO-WALDNER Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/UN AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm MEETING w/DENNIS ROSS 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Reagan National Airport 3:35 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 4:00 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport via US Air Shuttle #2187 En route New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 5:13 pm ARRIVE New York, New York 5:30 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 6:30 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 134','Mini Schedule 7/10/097:30 am PHONE CALL w/SWISS FEDERAL COUNCILLOR MICHELINE 7:45 am CALMY-REY Secretary\'s Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am PRIVATE BREAKFAST 9:30 am James Madison Room, 84\' floor 9:30 am OFFICE TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am TOWN HALL MEETING 11:00 am Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Approx. 700 employees attending. 11:30 am PHOTO OPS 11:35 am Secretary\'s Outer Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR DANIEL BENJAMIN, 12:20 pm COORDINATOR FOR COUNTERTERRORISM Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 170 guests attending. 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm MEETING w/TIM SOLSO, CEO OF CUMMINS AND CO-CHAIR US- 1:30 pm BRAZIL CEO FORUM Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/EUROPEAN UNION COMMISSIONER BENITA 2:00 pm FERRERO-WALDNER Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/UN AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm MEETING w/DENNIS ROSS 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Reagan National Airport 3:35 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 4:00 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport via US Air Shuttle #2187 En route New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 5:13 pm ARRIVE New York, New York 5:30 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 6:30 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 134'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Cummins',3,1,'3692 - C05766559.txt','Notes for S on Landler ChatMark Landler spoke to Jose Villarreal (the Commissioner General), Elizabeth and me in the last two days. Mark seems to be going down the same road with all three of us. At first he knew very little about the actual Expo but now he seems focused on the Secretary\'s role in bringing the USA Pavilion back to life. We all agreed that he seems to be writing a favorable story. He specifically wanted to know about her role and whether her political background helped her get there ( as opposed to a more traditional foreign affairs career Secretary). We thought that her political side helped her immediately recognize that she had a real problem with the Chinese that needed to be fixed immediately. As a problem-solving politico, she immediately went to work to fix it. He also wanted to know if she used the WJC/HRC rolodex to raise money. We said no and noted that all of the money is being raised in the business community and not by individuals. She did not go to her political fund- raising base. We did not mention it but it is interesting that many of the early big sponsors were NY based companies like GE (1 ?), Pepsi ( ), Corning, Cummins, Deloitte, NYSE, and Pfizer. He asked if S made individual calls to CEO\'s and we noted (as recd by L), the only general asks were done on conference calls or in large groups. We also noted that she never really asked for sponsorships, instead she stressed the importance of getting a formidable USA presence at the Shanghai Expo that is so important to the Chinese and will attract 70 million people. This could be the largest event in human history and will go from May 1 to October 31, 2010. Talking Points When S arrived at State, the USA and Andorra were the only two countries that did not sign a participation agreement with the Chinese. We had less than $250,000 in the bank. In just ten months, S assigned the Global Partnership Initiative office to lead the project, sent a signal to the State Department bureaucracy that this was a priority and that we would participate, named a Commissioner General, signed the participation agreement, asked Secretary Locke to break ground, raised $54.3 M to build and operate it, and visited the actual construction site in November. The Pavilion is on target to be opened in mid-April.','Notes for S on Landler ChatMark Landler spoke to Jose Villarreal (the Commissioner General), Elizabeth and me in the last two days. Mark seems to be going down the same road with all three of us. At first he knew very little about the actual Expo but now he seems focused on the Secretary\'s role in bringing the USA Pavilion back to life. We all agreed that he seems to be writing a favorable story. He specifically wanted to know about her role and whether her \"political\" background helped her get there ( as opposed to a more traditional foreign affairs \"career\" Secretary). We thought that her political side helped her immediately recognize that she had a real problem with the Chinese that needed to be fixed immediately. As a problem-solving politico, she immediately went to work to fix it. He also wanted to know if she used the WJC/HRC rolodex to raise money. We said no and noted that all of the money is being raised in the business community and not by individuals. She did not go to her political fund- raising base. We did not mention it but it is interesting that many of the early big sponsors were NY based companies like GE (1 ?), Pepsi ( ), Corning, Cummins, Deloitte, NYSE, and Pfizer. He asked if S made individual calls to CEO\'s and we noted (as recd by L), the only general \"asks\" were done on conference calls or in large groups. We also noted that she never really \"asked\" for sponsorships, instead she stressed the importance of getting a formidable USA presence at the Shanghai Expo that is so important to the Chinese and will attract 70 million people. This could be the largest event in human history and will go from May 1 to October 31, 2010. Talking Points When S arrived at State, the USA and Andorra were the only two countries that did not sign a participation agreement with the Chinese. We had less than $250,000 in the bank. In just ten months, S assigned the Global Partnership Initiative office to lead the project, sent a signal to the State Department bureaucracy that this was a priority and that we would participate, named a Commissioner General, signed the participation agreement, asked Secretary Locke to break ground, raised $54.3 M to build and operate it, and visited the actual construction site in November. The Pavilion is on target to be opened in mid-April.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Curb_Your_Enthusiasm',1,1,'1852 - C05762269.txt','Early Draft: International Energy CoordinatorFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Cheryl, David Goldwyn is a very collegial personality, and could make this work either way. Bill Jake/Jim/Bill: Attached and below is a draft of the international energy coordinator position. I have been speaking with David Goldwyn regarding this position, which the Secretary has offered and he has accepted. We now are in the devil in the details position description both to encompass the scope and authority of the role to accomplish key objectives in international energy security but also to fulfill the mission outlined by the legislation that the Secretary embraced in QFRs from Senator Lugar (who created this position and has been unhappy about it\'s double-hatting in the past rather than a dedicated staffing). Please review and advise of any suggested edits or revisions. My goal is to seek to get this to David in the early afternoon. This is, as you will see, a bit of a high wire act as:','Early Draft: International Energy CoordinatorFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Cheryl, David Goldwyn is a very collegial personality, and could make this work either way. Bill Jake/Jim/Bill: Attached and below is a draft of the international energy coordinator position. I have been speaking with David Goldwyn regarding this position, which the Secretary has offered and he has accepted. We now are in the devil in the details position description both to encompass the scope and authority of the role to accomplish key objectives in international energy security but also to fulfill the mission outlined by the legislation that the Secretary embraced in QFRs from Senator Lugar (who created this position and has been unhappy about it\'s double-hatting in the past rather than a dedicated staffing). Please review and advise of any suggested edits or revisions. My goal is to seek to get this to David in the early afternoon. This is, as you will see, a bit of a high wire act as:'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Currency',2,2,'3294 - C05765795.txt','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main banker for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main \"banker\" for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Currency',2,2,'3403 - C05765980.txt','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures. Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero; long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: \"On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures.\" Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Cyprus',8,1,'1840 - C05762253.txt','Thank you...againFyi Secretary Clinton\'s remarks at her Friday press conference with the Turkish Foreign Minister continued this Administration\'s excellent efforts to restore the credibility of the U.S. with Greece and Cyprus ? which will lead to important progress in the region. As you know, the Bush Administration consistently hid and defended actions by Turkey that were injurious to Cyprus and Greece, inconsistent with American values and principals, and also not in Turkey\'s best interests. We highlighted for the top leaders in our community that Secretary Clinton once again in front of the Turkish Foreign Minister, called for a bi-zonal and bi-communal federation for Cyprus as well as expressed the United States\' strong support for freedom of religion. With Secretary Clinton and others doing these kinds of things, America is moving to correct the biggest road block to a Cyprus settlement ? restoring American credibility with the Greek-Cypriots which was badly lost during the Bush Administration. Keep up the great work! Andy Manatos and Mike Manatos THE NATIONAL COORDINATED EFFORT OF HELLENES (CEH) 1100 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 393-7790 [fax] (202) 628-0225 E-mail: CoordinatedEffort@IVIanatos.com Remarks With Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC June 5, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Minister Davutoglu and I just had a very productive, broad-ranging, comprehensive discussion. And it is a great privilege to welcome him here to the State Department within the very first weeks of his having been appointed foreign minister. Of course, I was very honored to have gone to Turkey very early in my term as Secretary of State, and President Obama had a wonderful visit to Turkey. And all of that is to confirm the strength and importance of our partnership and alliance. We have a lot of work to do together. Turkey, the United States, and the entire global community certainly face a great number of challenges, but we also see opportunities. So our message coming out of the meeting today and our prior meetings is that we\'re going to deepen and strengthen our cooperation on an ongoing basis, because we believe that both Turkey and the United States have unique roles to play.','Thank you...againFyi Secretary Clinton\'s remarks at her Friday press conference with the Turkish Foreign Minister continued this Administration\'s excellent efforts to restore the credibility of the U.S. with Greece and Cyprus ? which will lead to important progress in the region. As you know, the Bush Administration consistently hid and defended actions by Turkey that were injurious to Cyprus and Greece, inconsistent with American values and principals, and also not in Turkey\'s best interests. We highlighted for the top leaders in our community that Secretary Clinton once again in front of the Turkish Foreign Minister, called for a \"bi-zonal and bi-communal federation\" for Cyprus as well as expressed the United States\' strong support for \"freedom of religion.\" With Secretary Clinton and others doing these kinds of things, America is moving to correct the biggest road block to a Cyprus settlement ? restoring American credibility with the Greek-Cypriots which was badly lost during the Bush Administration. Keep up the great work! Andy Manatos and Mike Manatos THE NATIONAL COORDINATED EFFORT OF HELLENES (CEH) 1100 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 393-7790 [fax] (202) 628-0225 E-mail: CoordinatedEffort@IVIanatos.com Remarks With Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC June 5, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Minister Davutoglu and I just had a very productive, broad-ranging, comprehensive discussion. And it is a great privilege to welcome him here to the State Department within the very first weeks of his having been appointed foreign minister. Of course, I was very honored to have gone to Turkey very early in my term as Secretary of State, and President Obama had a wonderful visit to Turkey. And all of that is to confirm the strength and importance of our partnership and alliance. We have a lot of work to do together. Turkey, the United States, and the entire global community certainly face a great number of challenges, but we also see opportunities. So our message coming out of the meeting today and our prior meetings is that we\'re going to deepen and strengthen our cooperation on an ongoing basis, because we believe that both Turkey and the United States have unique roles to play.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Cyprus',8,1,'3021 - C05764887.txt','Jirns bilatsU asked who he met with today: Montenegrin Prime Minister Djukanovic Croatian Foreign Minister Jandrokovic Cypriot FM Kyprianou Serbian Foreign Minister Jeremic Swedish Foreign Minister Bildt Bosnian President Silajdzic Macedonian President Ivanov','Jirns bilatsU asked who he met with today: Montenegrin Prime Minister Djukanovic Croatian Foreign Minister Jandrokovic Cypriot FM Kyprianou Serbian Foreign Minister Jeremic Swedish Foreign Minister Bildt Bosnian President Silajdzic Macedonian President Ivanov'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Cyprus',8,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Cyprus',8,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Cyprus',8,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Cyprus',8,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Cyprus',8,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Cyprus',8,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Cyrenaica',2,1,'266 - C05739874.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contactFYI Very interesting report. By chance, Imet with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abclel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Barge in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousarra al Juwali and Prime Minister Abdurrahirn el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement fl Eastern Libya.','Latest from HRC\'s contactFYI Very interesting report. By chance, Imet with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abclel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Barge in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousarra al Juwali and Prime Minister Abdurrahirn el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement fl Eastern Libya.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Cyrenaica',2,1,'269 - C05739877.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Czech_Republic',4,1,'1921 - C05762454.txt','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated; I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Czech_Republic',4,1,'2456 - C05763780.txt','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'\"Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Czech_Republic',4,1,'2887 - C05764643.txt','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Czech_Republic',4,1,'3614 - C05766357.txt','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a declaration of war by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was a bit strong. Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a clear mark of hostility. Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place, Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a \"declaration of war\" by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was \"a bit strong\". Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a \"clear mark of hostility\". \"Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place,\" Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Daily_call_sheet',16,1,'1025 - C05760240.txt','ThaiYes--I will do. Oops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000','ThaiYes--I will do. Oops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers; acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles; and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Daily_call_sheet',16,1,'1128 - C05760385.txt','Call to Chinese FM YangI will do when he is available which should not be for a few hours. Let me know when. Thx. See below Bill burns is asking if you would call yang We can send you formal call sheet and set up call if you want. Madam Secretary, I\'m really sorry to disturb your weekend. 1.4(D) B1 Jim and I agree that it would be very 1.4(D) helpful if you could call FM Yang as soon as possible this weekend and press the point with him. If you\'re able to, here B1 are a few suggested points. Begin points: B5','Call to Chinese FM YangI will do when he is available which should not be for a few hours. Let me know when. Thx. See below Bill burns is asking if you would call yang We can send you formal call sheet and set up call if you want. Madam Secretary, I\'m really sorry to disturb your weekend. 1.4(D) B1 Jim and I agree that it would be very 1.4(D) helpful if you could call FM Yang as soon as possible this weekend and press the point with him. If you\'re able to, here B1 are a few suggested points. Begin points: B5'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Daily_call_sheet',16,1,'1185 - C05760477.txt','But fm lieberman is confirmed for 7:30. Sending call sheet now.Ok. Also pls','But fm lieberman is confirmed for 7:30. Sending call sheet now.Ok. Also pls'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Daily_call_sheet',16,1,'1695 - C05761680.txt','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsLong time politico, was close to rajiv ghandi. III send his bio to oscar to print for you. On election calls, SCA is recommending calls to Congress Party head Sonia Ghandi, outgoing FM Mukherjee, and incoming FM Krishna. We also have a call sheet for Prime Minister Singh in case you want to call. Please let me know if u want to do these calls tomorrow. What do we know about him? Fyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mukherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio.','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsLong time politico, was close to rajiv ghandi. III send his bio to oscar to print for you. On election calls, SCA is recommending calls to Congress Party head Sonia Ghandi, outgoing FM Mukherjee, and incoming FM Krishna. We also have a call sheet for Prime Minister Singh in case you want to call. Please let me know if u want to do these calls tomorrow. What do we know about him? Fyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mukherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio.'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Daily_call_sheet',16,1,'1822 - C05762050.txt','Calls tomorrowWant to give you an update on the calls you requested. The ones confirmed are: - Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo confirmed for 900am. No translator needed. - Thai FM Kasit confirmed for right after. No translator needed. Waiting on indonesia. I left u call sheet and bios on your desk before I left. Ops will call the house.','Calls tomorrowWant to give you an update on the calls you requested. The ones confirmed are: - Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo confirmed for 900am. No translator needed. - Thai FM Kasit confirmed for right after. No translator needed. Waiting on indonesia. I left u call sheet and bios on your desk before I left. Ops will call the house.'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Daily_call_sheet',16,1,'1829 - C05762162.txt','Are you still hereI sent call sheet for indonesia for marina to give you. I called house and got vm I came to ny last night Have a few things for you Or already in NY? Pls call me when you can. Thx.','Are you still hereI sent call sheet for indonesia for marina to give you. I called house and got vm I came to ny last night Have a few things for you Or already in NY? Pls call me when you can. Thx.'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Daily_call_sheet',16,1,'2061 - C05762706.txt','kasit can talk right now. oscar should be printing call sheet right now. ok?Ok','kasit can talk right now. oscar should be printing call sheet right now. ok?Ok'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Daily_call_sheet',16,1,'2488 - C05763834.txt','Zebari call sheetI can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. MI want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. al I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. DI This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. 1:11 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may have lost a number of staff members. At this point, we do not know if other senior-ranking MFA officials were killed or wounded in the attack.','Zebari call sheetI can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. MI want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. al I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. DI This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. 1:11 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may have lost a number of staff members. At this point, we do not know if other senior-ranking MFA officials were killed or wounded in the attack.'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Daily_call_sheet',16,1,'2490 - C05763838.txt','Zebari call sheetI already told them to plan on calling chris hill first. So let me start the process. Calling soon is good. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. III I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. IE I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 11 This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. [13 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may','Zebari call sheetI already told them to plan on calling chris hill first. So let me start the process. Calling soon is good. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. III I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. IE I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 11 This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. [13 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Daily_call_sheet',16,1,'2512 - C05763919.txt','Zebari call sheetI\'ve reached out to chris. Haven\'t reached him yet. Zebari is up north only with cell phone access and lines are congested so we haven\'t been able to get him on. But the foreign ministry knows u r trying to reach him. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. GI I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. El I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 111This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. I Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s','Zebari call sheetI\'ve reached out to chris. Haven\'t reached him yet. Zebari is up north only with cell phone access and lines are congested so we haven\'t been able to get him on. But the foreign ministry knows u r trying to reach him. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. GI I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. El I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 111This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. I Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Daily_call_sheet',16,1,'2812 - C05764524.txt','ThaiOops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000','ThaiOops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers; acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles; and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Daily_call_sheet',16,1,'3046 - C05764926.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callI left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? 348 She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? 349','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callI left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? 348 She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? 349'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Daily_call_sheet',16,1,'3417 - C05766009.txt','But fm lieberman is confirmed for 7:30. Sending call sheet now.Ok Ok. Also pls','But fm lieberman is confirmed for 7:30. Sending call sheet now.Ok Ok. Also pls'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Daily_call_sheet',16,1,'3494 - C05766122.txt','Were you going to call me about something? Climate Change Points for BrazilYes - am forgetting now but a few things - will connect - nothing urgent (I think - damn I am getting old) B6 Mills, Cheryl D B6 Courtney, I\'ve attached a call sheet on climate change for the Secretary\'s call with Brazil\'s Minister of External Relations. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I\'m copying Paul Brown, who has kindly agreed to work up call sheets for Saudi Arabia and South Africa. He will not be able to get to this for another hour or so. We\'ll discuss division of countries with Steinberg\'s staff and get back to you with a proposal. Thanks, Christ()','Were you going to call me about something? Climate Change Points for BrazilYes - am forgetting now but a few things - will connect - nothing urgent (I think - damn I am getting old) B6 Mills, Cheryl D B6 Courtney, I\'ve attached a call sheet on climate change for the Secretary\'s call with Brazil\'s Minister of External Relations. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I\'m copying Paul Brown, who has kindly agreed to work up call sheets for Saudi Arabia and South Africa. He will not be able to get to this for another hour or so. We\'ll discuss division of countries with Steinberg\'s staff and get back to you with a proposal. Thanks, Christ()'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Daily_call_sheet',16,1,'3726 - C05766628.txt','HondurasWith your permission, we are changing the statement to spokesman\'s name rather than yours. Makes it a more generic statement of U.S. policy and holds you in reserve. We have tweaked the first paragraph to make clear our expectation. On Mexico, consensus is that a call is worthwhile, but we will get you an updated call sheet that accounts for intervening events. The remaining Honduras related call sheets are also coming your way. Please let me know if I can help with anything else.','HondurasWith your permission, we are changing the statement to spokesman\'s name rather than yours. Makes it a more generic statement of U.S. policy and holds you in reserve. We have tweaked the first paragraph to make clear our expectation. On Mexico, consensus is that a call is worthwhile, but we will get you an updated call sheet that accounts for intervening events. The remaining Honduras related call sheets are also coming your way. Please let me know if I can help with anything else.'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Daily_call_sheet',16,1,'3736 - C05766642.txt','Three Call Sheets -- Argentina, Peru, UruguayAttachments: 112709 Argentine FM Call Sheet.doc 112709 Peruvian FM.DOC 112709 Uruguayan FM Call Sheet.doc Hrc - did jake or anyone discuss calling Argentina, uruguay and Peru on both honduras and copenhagen issues? Calls could take place tomorrow. I\'ve attached call sheets for oscar to print for you. Please let us know if u want to schedule. Huma, Attached are three calls sheets for calls with the foreign ministers from Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. Jake had told us that these calls should happen by tomorrow. Please inform Ops if/when they should book these calls. Thanks, Zia.','Three Call Sheets -- Argentina, Peru, UruguayAttachments: 112709 Argentine FM Call Sheet.doc; 112709 Peruvian FM.DOC; 112709 Uruguayan FM Call Sheet.doc Hrc - did jake or anyone discuss calling Argentina, uruguay and Peru on both honduras and copenhagen issues? Calls could take place tomorrow. I\'ve attached call sheets for oscar to print for you. Please let us know if u want to schedule. Huma, Attached are three calls sheets for calls with the foreign ministers from Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. Jake had told us that these calls should happen by tomorrow. Please inform Ops if/when they should book these calls. Thanks, Zia.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Dakar',1,1,'2176 - C05762867.txt','Mauritanian President Resigns Peacefully as per Dakar Accords(SBU) Embassy Nouakchott reports President Abdallahi\'s expected resignation paves the way for July 18 elections organized by an interim government. The security situation remains stable. 80','Mauritanian President Resigns Peacefully as per Dakar Accords(SBU) Embassy Nouakchott reports President Abdallahi\'s expected resignation paves the way for July 18 elections organized by an interim government. The security situation remains stable. 80'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Damascus',1,1,'2474 - C05763811.txt','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years, Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side. U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. \"I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years,\" Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. \"This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side.\" U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing; U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, \"we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements,\" Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Dambisa_Moyo',2,1,'1390 - C05761047.txt','Dead AidFFYI Cheryl, I know the book Dead Aid well. The ideas are not new. They are essentially the same ones that Bill Easterly has proposed in his two books: The Elusive Quest for Growth and White Man\'s Burden. The essential argument is that a top-down, big-plan approach to foreign assistance ? the Jeff Sachs\' approach - has not worked in the past and will not work in the future. Both Easterly and Moyo argue for a bottom-up approach that supports overall economic growth. They emphasize expanding access to capital markets and low-cost financing, promoting better governance and accountability, policy reform to enhance foreign investment, and support for market-driven social entrepreneurs. I will give Nora a couple of articles for you to take home and look at. One of them, by Paul Collier, offers a strong alternative to the USAID approach of funding small holder farmers. The other is by Dambisa Moyo and will give you an overall flavor of her perspective. Matt','Dead AidFFYI Cheryl, I know the book Dead Aid well. The ideas are not new. They are essentially the same ones that Bill Easterly has proposed in his two books: The Elusive Quest for Growth and White Man\'s Burden. The essential argument is that a top-down, \"big-plan\" approach to foreign assistance ? the Jeff Sachs\' approach - has not worked in the past and will not work in the future. Both Easterly and Moyo argue for a bottom-up approach that supports overall economic growth. They emphasize expanding access to capital markets and low-cost financing, promoting better governance and accountability, policy reform to enhance foreign investment, and support for market-driven social entrepreneurs. I will give Nora a couple of articles for you to take home and look at. One of them, by Paul Collier, offers a strong alternative to the USAID approach of funding small holder farmers. The other is by Dambisa Moyo and will give you an overall flavor of her perspective. Matt'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Dambisa_Moyo',2,1,'3025 - C05764894.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars. Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of Dead Aid, the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\" Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of \"Dead Aid\", the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Damian_McBride',2,1,'1661 - C05761557.txt','Miliband...Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak with him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid At last, a great mobile device for under $50. Take a Peek!','Miliband...Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal; 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak with him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid At last, a great mobile device for under $50. Take a Peek!'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Damian_McBride',2,1,'1664 - C05761562.txt','Miliband...Ok now, Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Very sorry to read this confirmation. Email if and when it would be convenient to call you. Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak wi th him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid','Miliband...Ok now, Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Very sorry to read this confirmation. Email if and when it would be convenient to call you. Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal; 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak wi th him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Damnably',1,1,'2173 - C05762864.txt','Major Economies ForumQuick note to tell you the meeting ended today after lunch and it turned out to be a very positive event. To a person, the heads of delegation were hugely complimentary. Good, very candid ? even frank as the diplomats say -- level of engagement, a lot of positive feeling and trust built up, an eagerness for this group to continue engaging and ? perhaps ? make some progress. Dan Reifsnyder, an OES DAS who\'s been here a long time, said it was best meeting of this kind he has seen in 20 years. Issues still damnably difficult, but a pretty palpable sense in the room that something good had happened. Hearty congrats from the Chinese, UK, Japanese, Aussies, EU, Danes, Swedes, South Africans, etc. Mike Froman did an excellent job as Chair (I was head of U.S. delegation), and Steve Chu and John Holdren did very useful presentations yesterday. Heads of delegation met with President in Blue Room for a reception late yesterday afternoon, which went over big. Mike and I met with President in Oval beforehand. Reception at Kennedy Center in evening for whole delegations, plus people from Hill, NG0s, etc., yesterday. Sen. Kerry spoke. We followed up with a long bilateral with China and then a private dinner with the UK. More bilats tomorrow. Next meeting of the Forum May 25-26 in Paris. Many thanks to HRC for kicking it off in style.','Major Economies ForumQuick note to tell you the meeting ended today after lunch and it turned out to be a very positive event. To a person, the heads of delegation were hugely complimentary. Good, very candid ? even \"frank\" as the diplomats say -- level of engagement, a lot of positive feeling and trust built up, an eagerness for this group to continue engaging and ? perhaps ? make some progress. Dan Reifsnyder, an OES DAS who\'s been here a long time, said it was best meeting of this kind he has seen in 20 years. Issues still damnably difficult, but a pretty palpable sense in the room that something good had happened. Hearty congrats from the Chinese, UK, Japanese, Aussies, EU, Danes, Swedes, South Africans, etc. Mike Froman did an excellent job as Chair (I was head of U.S. delegation), and Steve Chu and John Holdren did very useful presentations yesterday. Heads of delegation met with President in Blue Room for a reception late yesterday afternoon, which went over big. Mike and I met with President in Oval beforehand. Reception at Kennedy Center in evening for whole delegations, plus people from Hill, NG0s, etc., yesterday. Sen. Kerry spoke. We followed up with a long bilateral with China and then a private dinner with the UK. More bilats tomorrow. Next meeting of the Forum May 25-26 in Paris. Many thanks to HRC for kicking it off in style.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Damour_massacre',3,1,'2165 - C05762853.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionWhen is Steinberg call? fyi Dan ? I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2nd Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Craig Kelly just called in for the latest developments, which I passed. gm Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. ? Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother.','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionWhen is Steinberg call? fyi Dan ? I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2nd Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Craig Kelly just called in for the latest developments, which I passed. gm Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. ? Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Damour_massacre',3,1,'3740 - C05766651.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman Decisionfyi Dan I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2\'d Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Damour will continue to update as events progress. -Phil! Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: o Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. o Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. o David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at STJ will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. ? The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. ? BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. ? We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. ? We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 008 which for us means 7-8am. ? We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: ? STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. ? The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. ? The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. ? Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman Decisionfyi Dan I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2\'d Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Damour will continue to update as events progress. -Phil! Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: o Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. o Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. o David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at STJ will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. ? The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. ? BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. ? We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. ? We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 008 which for us means 7-8am. ? We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: ? STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. ? The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. ? The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. ? Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Damour_massacre',3,1,'3742 - C05766654.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionSet for 12:30 You are calling redswitch from your black ste phone 202-647-5926 When is Steinberg call? fyi Dan? Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo ? has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionSet for 12:30 You are calling redswitch from your black ste phone 202-647-5926 When is Steinberg call? fyi Dan? Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo ? has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Danbury,_Connecticut',2,2,'1052 - C05760283.txt','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family. Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business.','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: \"He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family.\" Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business.'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Danbury,_Connecticut',2,2,'3209 - C05765604.txt','Samual heymanNovember 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family. Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business. Mr. Heyman waged an aggressive campaign against the company\'s chairman and ultimately forced his removal through a shareholder vote - a rare victory for shareholders during a time when executives of public companies were considered virtually untouchable. Once Mr. Heyman took control of GAF, he reversed course and held on to the chemicals business, ultimately making it a big contributor to the company\'s profit.','Samual heymanNovember 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: \"He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family.\" Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business. Mr. Heyman waged an aggressive campaign against the company\'s chairman and ultimately forced his removal through a shareholder vote - a rare victory for shareholders during a time when executives of public companies were considered virtually untouchable. Once Mr. Heyman took control of GAF, he reversed course and held on to the chemicals business, ultimately making it a big contributor to the company\'s profit.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Daniel_7',1,1,'3622 - C05766379.txt','Arlen Specter called S officeI talked to Sen Specter, and confirmed that we have approached Syrians (along with others) to ask their help on hikers. He was appreciative. Bill ? the Secretary asked if you would be willing to call Specter back on her behalf....sorry to drag you into this. Jim Steinberg tells me we have also just sent (or will send) a dip note to Syria and others in the region on this same subject. Rich All: For your review, I\'ve attached Sen. Specter\'s letter to S about this issue. We just received this fax. Thanks, Dan - 7- Sir,','Arlen Specter called S officeI talked to Sen Specter, and confirmed that we have approached Syrians (along with others) to ask their help on hikers. He was appreciative. Bill ? the Secretary asked if you would be willing to call Specter back on her behalf....sorry to drag you into this. Jim Steinberg tells me we have also just sent (or will send) a dip note to Syria and others in the region on this same subject. Rich All: For your review, I\'ve attached Sen. Specter\'s letter to S about this issue. We just received this fax. Thanks, Dan - 7- Sir,'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Daniel_B._Shapiro',1,1,'2641 - C05764162.txt','polo tone ReportWnac\'s or what . loulo say. iVlitchell just reported to me how strongly the Israelis feel that the POTUS and I lorcrAuliy about it now. 4i?t1 they said if there is a vote in the UNGA that\'s the end of the peace process. knt),iti.j Mitchell at my cutquest is calling Rahm and Dan Shapiro to report and be sure POTUS knows before h , tapes','polo tone ReportWnac\'s or what . ;loulo say. iVlitchell just reported to me how strongly the Israelis feel that the POTUS and I lorcrAuliy about it now. 4i?t1 they said if there is a vote in the UNGA that\'s the end of the peace process. knt),iti.j Mitchell at my cutquest is calling Rahm and Dan Shapiro to report and be sure POTUS knows before h , tapes'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Daniel_Baer',2,1,'2256 - C05763024.txt','WPost editorialThx, Mike. B6  Sullivan,  daniel.baer@ <daniel.baer <preines@ We will draft a response and get it to you. We are also compiling other commentary -- most of which has been very favorable. In a series of meetings we have had with the democracy and human rights groups, the response has been overwhelmingly positive.  Sullivan, Jacob J I thought the argument they made yesterday about the human rights speech was either deliberately obtuse or clueless. Either way, we need to respond and refute. Can you have a response drafted and sent to me? Also, I\'d like to see a summary of points made by other commentary. Thx.','WPost editorialThx, Mike. B6 ; Sullivan, ; daniel.baer@ <daniel.baer <preines@ We will draft a response and get it to you. We are also compiling other commentary -- most of which has been very favorable. In a series of meetings we have had with the democracy and human rights groups, the response has been overwhelmingly positive. ; Sullivan, Jacob J I thought the argument they made yesterday about the human rights speech was either deliberately obtuse or clueless. Either way, we need to respond and refute. Can you have a response drafted and sent to me? Also, I\'d like to see a summary of points made by other commentary. Thx.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Daniel_Baer',2,1,'3500 - C05766133.txt','New DraftAttachments: 2009 12 13 Human Rights HRC edits 540pm.docx This draft, for the 7pm call, reflects HRC edits. Dan Daniel Baer 202-687-1403 (o)','New DraftAttachments: 2009 12 13 Human Rights HRC edits 540pm.docx This draft, for the 7pm call, reflects HRC edits. Dan Daniel Baer 202-687-1403 (o)'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Daniel_Benjamin',3,1,'1626 - C05761489.txt','Confirmed tonitePi Crowley Daniel Benjamin Judith McHale Robert Blake 34','Confirmed tonitePi Crowley Daniel Benjamin Judith McHale Robert Blake 34'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Daniel_Benjamin',3,1,'2084 - C05762737.txt','Mini Schedule 7/10/097:30 am PHONE CALL w/SWISS FEDERAL COUNCILLOR MICHELINE 7:45 am CALMY-REY Secretary\'s Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am PRIVATE BREAKFAST 9:30 am James Madison Room, 84\' floor 9:30 am OFFICE TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am TOWN HALL MEETING 11:00 am Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Approx. 700 employees attending. 11:30 am PHOTO OPS 11:35 am Secretary\'s Outer Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR DANIEL BENJAMIN, 12:20 pm COORDINATOR FOR COUNTERTERRORISM Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 170 guests attending. 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm MEETING w/TIM SOLSO, CEO OF CUMMINS AND CO-CHAIR US- 1:30 pm BRAZIL CEO FORUM Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/EUROPEAN UNION COMMISSIONER BENITA 2:00 pm FERRERO-WALDNER Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/UN AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm MEETING w/DENNIS ROSS 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Reagan National Airport 3:35 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 4:00 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport via US Air Shuttle #2187 En route New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 5:13 pm ARRIVE New York, New York 5:30 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 6:30 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 134','Mini Schedule 7/10/097:30 am PHONE CALL w/SWISS FEDERAL COUNCILLOR MICHELINE 7:45 am CALMY-REY Secretary\'s Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am PRIVATE BREAKFAST 9:30 am James Madison Room, 84\' floor 9:30 am OFFICE TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am TOWN HALL MEETING 11:00 am Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Approx. 700 employees attending. 11:30 am PHOTO OPS 11:35 am Secretary\'s Outer Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR DANIEL BENJAMIN, 12:20 pm COORDINATOR FOR COUNTERTERRORISM Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 170 guests attending. 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm MEETING w/TIM SOLSO, CEO OF CUMMINS AND CO-CHAIR US- 1:30 pm BRAZIL CEO FORUM Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/EUROPEAN UNION COMMISSIONER BENITA 2:00 pm FERRERO-WALDNER Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/UN AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm MEETING w/DENNIS ROSS 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Reagan National Airport 3:35 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 4:00 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport via US Air Shuttle #2187 En route New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 5:13 pm ARRIVE New York, New York 5:30 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 6:30 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 134'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Daniel_Benjamin',3,1,'2148 - C05762825.txt','Nominations TodayFyi FYI The following were nominated today: Daniel Benjamin, Coordinator for Counterterrorism, with rank of Ambassador at Large Robert Blake, Assistant Secretary for South Asian Affairs Kurt Campbell, Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs 13','Nominations TodayFyi FYI The following were nominated today: Daniel Benjamin, Coordinator for Counterterrorism, with rank of Ambassador at Large Robert Blake, Assistant Secretary for South Asian Affairs Kurt Campbell, Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs 13'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Daniel_C._Kurtzer',1,1,'1877 - C05762349.txt','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, The Settlements Myth, is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the road map for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements). Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the construction line of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain existing major Israeli population centers in the West Bank on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . . One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an agreed outcome of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the construction line, saying that within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria. However, there never were any agreed principles of settlement activities. Moreover, the effort to define the construction line was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, \"The Settlements Myth,\" is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the \"road map\" for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: \"GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements).\" Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley; President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon; and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the \"construction line\" of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain \"existing major Israeli population centers\" in the West Bank \"on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . .\" One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an \"agreed outcome\" of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the \"construction line,\" saying that \"within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria.\" However, there never were any \"agreed principles of settlement activities.\" Moreover, the effort to define the \"construction line\" was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of');
INSERT INTO `mv_tfidf` VALUES (14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Daniel_Inouye',2,2,'2265 - C05763045.txt','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationDo you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2)Sen Richard Lugar 3)Sen Daniel Inouye 4)Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984 5)Amb Nicholas Platt: former foreign service officer, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1987-1991 6)Amb Frank Wisner: served as Vice Chairman for AIG until retiring in Feb 09, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1991-1992 7)Richard Armitage: former Deputy Secretary of State involved in the Valerie Plame scandal after acknowledging that he was the one responsible for leaking Plame\'s name to the press 8)Rep Steve Austria (R-OH): first Filipino-American congressman 9)A/S Kurt Campbell 10)Amb Kristie Kenney: current Ambassador to the Philippines Let me know your thoughts or if you need any additional information.','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationDo you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2)Sen Richard Lugar 3)Sen Daniel Inouye 4)Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984 5)Amb Nicholas Platt: former foreign service officer, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1987-1991 6)Amb Frank Wisner: served as Vice Chairman for AIG until retiring in Feb 09, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1991-1992 7)Richard Armitage: former Deputy Secretary of State; involved in the Valerie Plame scandal after acknowledging that he was the one responsible for leaking Plame\'s name to the press 8)Rep Steve Austria (R-OH): first Filipino-American congressman 9)A/S Kurt Campbell 10)Amb Kristie Kenney: current Ambassador to the Philippines Let me know your thoughts or if you need any additional information.'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Daniel_Inouye',2,2,'2269 - C05763054.txt','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationFamily has asked for there not to be a state funeral. Suggestion is that we send a representative and that our ambassador might be best choice. What about a few leading Filipino-Americans? Do you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2) Sen Richard Lugar 3) Sen Daniel Inouye 4) Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationFamily has asked for there not to be a state funeral. Suggestion is that we send a representative and that our ambassador might be best choice. What about a few leading Filipino-Americans? Do you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2) Sen Richard Lugar 3) Sen Daniel Inouye 4) Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Daniel_Levy_(businessman)',3,1,'2228 - C05762967.txt','WHEELS UP on GOLDMAN Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 10:00 local time Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 8:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 18:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 10:30 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionYes. Assume you are getting these updates as well. B6 Mills, Cheryl D It\'s 8 hours 45 minutes to Orlando. WHEELS UP for the Goldman plane. Importance: High Sean and David Goldman have left the consulate for the airport. Wheels up likely in one hour or less. SBU Sean has not yet arrived at the consulate. David Goldman, Rep Smith, David\'s attorneys and Mission personnel all safe at Consulate. Still set for 9am handover. Consulate will allow Sergio Tostes, attorney for the Brazilian family, into the building along with Sean and his grandmother, Silvana. We have arranged for the party to enter directly into the building via the garage. The grandmother announced to the press her intention to park 3 blocks away, as the consulate would not allow her in but press are quoting the Embassy spokesperson Orna Blum flatly contradicting that statement, emphasizing that for Sean\'s emotional well-being, and in sensitivity to Silvana and David, the reunion be safe, private, and calm. Importance: High It appears there will be no handover tonight. According to David\'s Brazilian attorney, the negotiators have broken up, having not been able to agree on the issue of the Grandmother accompanying Sean to the U.S. on the plane (clearly, the other side remains unaware of the source/nature of the charter flight that is pending a handover). We have rebuffed attempts by the Brazilian family\'s attorney to get clarification from the Americans as an obvious last-ditch ploy to once again present this as a U.S. vs Brazil issue. We have been clear to all parties that we the Mission have absolutely no role in any negotiation between the parties and will not/not undertake any contact with the family or their representatives. Deadline for handover established by the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court in Rio remains 9am Thursday ? morning at the U.S. Consulate. Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the warrant authorizing enforcement of the order has been issued and should be in the possession of law enforcement should the family not comply. BCA has confirmed they will be in early tomorrow morning, ready to arrange enforcement should that be necessary. However, David\'s attorney believes they will comply with the order and appear at the Consulate. We stand ready for multiple scenarios. In good news, the Brazilian Central Authority reported that the judge assigned to hear the two motions filed by attorneys for the Brazilian family in the Superior Tribunal de Justica (STJ) has denied both motions on the merits, not just refused to consider the motions. Links to the decisions for those who wish to read legal Portuguese are provided below. The frequently-announced press conference by the Brazilian family/their attorney never materialized. We await word on their next public relations foray. Importance: High I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details on that yet. Importance: High Good news this morning: Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal machinations to delay implementation of the court order, and that the turnover happened today. We do not/not know what if any conditions the family will try to place on a voluntary handover, so planning for police execution of the court order continues. Interpol office in Brasilia has assured BCA and the Embassy LEGAT that they are fully aware of the status of the ? case and are ready to provide support if Sean is not turned over. They will have action if the family attempts to hide Sean. We have contacted WHA Press and CA Press separately to discuss timing to release statements if/when we are successful with wheels up. We have discussed detailed contingency plans should the police be called upon to go to the family residence to enforce the order if voluntary handover does not occur. Also have plans in place to supplement personnel in Rio should this extend past today. We have a general sense of the timing of potential events: We expect to have more clarity from the attorneys as to whether or not voluntary handover will occur around noon/1pm local time, which is 9/10 DC time. Should police enforcement be required, that will likely mean mid/late afternoon local time. We will advise asap if this timeline shifts (as it is likely to do, this being Brazil.) Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at ST1 will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 00B which for us means 7-8am. We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first instance is on recess and the duty court judge will need to take action, but magistrates in Rio are keenly aware of the status of the case and may be prepared to move this evening. BCA is hoping to effect handover tonight, and will plan to send their psychologist to Rio if the handover must happen tomorrow morning.','WHEELS UP on GOLDMAN Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 10:00 local time Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 8:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 18:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 10:30 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionYes. Assume you are getting these updates as well. B6 Mills, Cheryl D; It\'s 8 hours 45 minutes to Orlando. WHEELS UP for the Goldman plane. Importance: High Sean and David Goldman have left the consulate for the airport. Wheels up likely in one hour or less. SBU Sean has not yet arrived at the consulate. David Goldman, Rep Smith, David\'s attorneys and Mission personnel all safe at Consulate. Still set for 9am handover. Consulate will allow Sergio Tostes, attorney for the Brazilian family, into the building along with Sean and his grandmother, Silvana. We have arranged for the party to enter directly into the building via the garage. The grandmother announced to the press her intention to \"park 3 blocks away, as the consulate would not allow her in\" but press are quoting the Embassy spokesperson Orna Blum flatly contradicting that statement, emphasizing that for Sean\'s emotional well-being, and in sensitivity to Silvana and David, the reunion be safe, private, and calm. Importance: High It appears there will be no handover tonight. According to David\'s Brazilian attorney, the negotiators have broken up, having not been able to agree on the issue of the Grandmother accompanying Sean to the U.S. on the plane (clearly, the other side remains unaware of the source/nature of the charter flight that is pending a handover). We have rebuffed attempts by the Brazilian family\'s attorney to \"get clarification from the Americans\" as an obvious last-ditch ploy to once again present this as a U.S. vs Brazil issue. We have been clear to all parties that we the Mission have absolutely no role in any negotiation between the parties and will not/not undertake any contact with the family or their representatives. Deadline for handover established by the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court in Rio remains 9am Thursday ? morning at the U.S. Consulate. Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the warrant authorizing enforcement of the order has been issued and should be in the possession of law enforcement should the family not comply. BCA has confirmed they will be in early tomorrow morning, ready to arrange enforcement should that be necessary. However, David\'s attorney believes they will comply with the order and appear at the Consulate. We stand ready for multiple scenarios. In good news, the Brazilian Central Authority reported that the judge assigned to hear the two motions filed by attorneys for the Brazilian family in the Superior Tribunal de Justica (STJ) has denied both motions on the merits, not just refused to consider the motions. Links to the decisions for those who wish to read legal Portuguese are provided below. The frequently-announced press conference by the Brazilian family/their attorney never materialized. We await word on their next public relations foray. Importance: High I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details on that yet. Importance: High Good news this morning: Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal machinations to delay implementation of the court order, and that the turnover happened today. We do not/not know what if any conditions the family will try to place on a voluntary handover, so planning for police execution of the court order continues. Interpol office in Brasilia has assured BCA and the Embassy LEGAT that they are fully aware of the status of the ? case and are ready to provide support if Sean is not turned over. They will have action if the family attempts to hide Sean. We have contacted WHA Press and CA Press separately to discuss timing to release statements if/when we are successful with wheels up. We have discussed detailed contingency plans should the police be called upon to go to the family residence to enforce the order if voluntary handover does not occur. Also have plans in place to supplement personnel in Rio should this extend past today. We have a general sense of the timing of potential events: We expect to have more clarity from the attorneys as to whether or not voluntary handover will occur around noon/1pm local time, which is 9/10 DC time. Should police enforcement be required, that will likely mean mid/late afternoon local time. We will advise asap if this timeline shifts (as it is likely to do, this being Brazil.) Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at ST1 will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 00B which for us means 7-8am. We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first instance is on recess and the \"duty court\" judge will need to take action, but magistrates in Rio are keenly aware of the status of the case and may be prepared to move this evening. BCA is hoping to effect handover tonight, and will plan to send their psychologist to Rio if the handover must happen tomorrow morning.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Daniel_Levy_(businessman)',3,1,'3720 - C05766618.txt','Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local timeImportance: High fyi Importance: High Cheryl Brazil is 3 hours ahead of DC And the 1000 [our time] turnover has not yet taken place H/W report from our first-rate senior consular officer in Brazil and then some interesting backup [in two parts] 1300 Local Time [1000 EST] Report I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details oh that yet. Will pass more information as soon as we have it. Planning for all contingencies. BACKGROUND o Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal','Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local timeImportance: High fyi Importance: High Cheryl Brazil is 3 hours ahead of DC And the 1000 [our time] turnover has not yet taken place H/W report from our first-rate senior consular officer in Brazil and then some interesting backup [in two parts] 1300 Local Time [1000 EST] Report I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details oh that yet. Will pass more information as soon as we have it. Planning for all contingencies. BACKGROUND o Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Daniel_Levy_(businessman)',3,1,'3740 - C05766651.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman Decisionfyi Dan I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2\'d Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Damour will continue to update as events progress. -Phil! Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: o Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. o Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. o David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at STJ will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. ? The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. ? BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. ? We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. ? We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 008 which for us means 7-8am. ? We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: ? STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. ? The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. ? The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. ? Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman Decisionfyi Dan I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2\'d Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Damour will continue to update as events progress. -Phil! Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: o Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. o Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. o David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at STJ will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. ? The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. ? BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. ? We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. ? We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 008 which for us means 7-8am. ? We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: ? STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. ? The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. ? The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. ? Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Daniel_Levy_(politician)',2,1,'2165 - C05762853.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionWhen is Steinberg call? fyi Dan ? I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2nd Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Craig Kelly just called in for the latest developments, which I passed. gm Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. ? Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother.','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionWhen is Steinberg call? fyi Dan ? I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2nd Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Craig Kelly just called in for the latest developments, which I passed. gm Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. ? Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Daniel_Levy_(politician)',2,1,'3742 - C05766654.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionSet for 12:30 You are calling redswitch from your black ste phone 202-647-5926 When is Steinberg call? fyi Dan? Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo ? has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionSet for 12:30 You are calling redswitch from your black ste phone 202-647-5926 When is Steinberg call? fyi Dan? Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo ? has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Daniel_OBrien_(comedian)',1,1,'3359 - C05765893.txt','Assistance withFYI Cheryl: I heard from today on the temporary ambassadorial arrangement at which you and she arrived. First and foremost, thank you for working toward a conclusion to a complicated matter. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by the Senator and me. Once the ambassadorship expires, most likely pursue some other appointment in the administration which, depending on the position, I suspect Senator Menendez will support as he is hopeful she might receive the opportunity to serve in a more fulsome manner. Again, you were tremendous to wrap this matter up. Danny. Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4744 main daniel_o\'brien@menendez.senate.gov Thanks so much land I spoke yesterday so please do check in with her. Best Cdm Thanks We are working on a suitable position for as well. Best. cdm we appreciate the interest in her candidacy which the Secretary shares Cheryl: Fo lowing up on an earlier email, please see attached letter from Senator Menendez to Secretary Clinton re: the status of and her nomination We remain hopetui can be given a portfolio consistent with the original offer made to her. Thank you for your consideration. Danny O\'Brien Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 B6 B5 Cheryl: Greetings and congratulations on the Secretary\'s successes in bringing about a responsible and sane foreign policy during her short tenure at State. Senator Menendez asked that I bring the following matter to your attention. This past February - an ambassadorial level appointment. There has been considerable confusion around role and responsibilities The bottom line is that led to believe the appointment would come with more responsibilities than the ones associated with the two-week meetings. She is anxious to serve in a larger capacity than present. The Senator is hopeful the commitments made to can be fulfilled, even if she were to be given a different portfolio. I understand either you or your staff will meet with in the near future. In advance, we thank you for whatever you can do to find a solution to the current situation. Please feel free to email me or call me at should you want to discuss this matter further. Good luck in all your endeavors. Danny O\'Brien Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4744 main B6 daniel_o\'brien@menendez.senate.gov','Assistance withFYI Cheryl: I heard from today on the temporary ambassadorial arrangement at which you and she arrived. First and foremost, thank you for working toward a conclusion to a complicated matter. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by the Senator and me. Once the ambassadorship expires, most likely pursue some other appointment in the administration which, depending on the position, I suspect Senator Menendez will support as he is hopeful she might receive the opportunity to serve in a more fulsome manner. Again, you were tremendous to wrap this matter up. Danny. Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4744 main daniel_o\'brien@menendez.senate.gov Thanks so much land I spoke yesterday so please do check in with her. Best Cdm Thanks We are working on a suitable position for as well. Best. cdm we appreciate the interest in her candidacy which the Secretary shares Cheryl: Fo lowing up on an earlier email, please see attached letter from Senator Menendez to Secretary Clinton re: the status of and her nomination We remain hopetui can be given a portfolio consistent with the original offer made to her. Thank you for your consideration. Danny O\'Brien Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 B6 B5 Cheryl: Greetings and congratulations on the Secretary\'s successes in bringing about a responsible and sane foreign policy during her short tenure at State. Senator Menendez asked that I bring the following matter to your attention. This past February - an ambassadorial level appointment. There has been considerable confusion around role and responsibilities The bottom line is that led to believe the appointment would come with more responsibilities than the ones associated with the two-week meetings. She is anxious to serve in a larger capacity than present. The Senator is hopeful the commitments made to can be fulfilled, even if she were to be given a different portfolio. I understand either you or your staff will meet with in the near future. In advance, we thank you for whatever you can do to find a solution to the current situation. Please feel free to email me or call me at should you want to discuss this matter further. Good luck in all your endeavors. Danny O\'Brien Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4744 main B6 daniel_o\'brien@menendez.senate.gov'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Daniel_Ortega',1,1,'2016 - C05762638.txt','Conference callOK. FYI -Micheletti just concluded a press conference offering to enter into dialogue. They invite the OAS to help, but are willing to have int\'l observers and other int\'l orgs. Michiletti also called for a peaceful solution and asked Presidents Ortega and Chavez specifically to desist interfering in the the internal matters of Honduras. M reported Nica troops on the border. Morales Jr, Considering Zelaya\'s late departure from Dulles (3 pm), I recommend we do our conference later rather than earlier. I suggest 9 pm. 68','Conference callOK. FYI -Micheletti just concluded a press conference offering to enter into dialogue. They invite the OAS to help, but are willing to have int\'l observers and other int\'l orgs. Michiletti also called for a peaceful solution and asked Presidents Ortega and Chavez specifically to desist interfering in the the internal matters of Honduras. M reported Nica troops on the border. Morales Jr, Considering Zelaya\'s late departure from Dulles (3 pm), I recommend we do our conference later rather than earlier. I suggest 9 pm. 68'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Daniel_W._Drezner',1,1,'1803 - C05761918.txt','the Cable BROADCAST NOTICE: Dan Piccuta - RetirementThe New ForeienPolicv.com Passport : Tom Ricks : Dan Drezner : Stephen Walt : David Rothkopf : Marc Lynch The Cable : Madam Secretary : Net Effect : Shadow Govt. : The Argument : The Call US Embassy Beijing decapitated Thu, 05/14/2009 - 10:04am Citing the desire to spend more time with his wife, the charge d\'affaires of the U.S. embassy in Beijing, Dan Piccuta, has announced his retirement, a notice issued to embassy employees and obtained by The Cable says. Piccuta\'s departure will leave the embassy decapitated as of July 1, a source said. If the process for selecting an ambassador to Beijing wasn\'t in high gear before, we better hope it is now, the official said. The U.S. embassy in Beijing will also need a formal, actual deputy chief of mission. One possibility -- that Bill Weinstein, who has been the effective DCM in Beijing for four months now, would be able to drop the acting title. (The Cable previously reported that several people had turned down the Beijing ambassador job.) Piccuta\'s retirement announcement here: It seems to me that for some time now we have been living in a non-stop diplomatic highlights film. I won\'t soon forget the thrill of supporting our US Olympic family, the President and other Americans during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games. We can be proud to have safely and securely consolidated employees at our beautiful new embassy where proximity to colleagues and techno wizardry have catalyzed collaboration in our professional efforts. To that list we can now add our contributions to the engagement with China of a new U.S. administration through mutual efforts to build a positive, cooperative and comprehensive bilateral relationship. Your accomplishments are too numerous to mention in more detail, but the depth, breadth and excellence of our agencies and posts in China are acclaimed as without equal among U.S. diplomatic missions. Just as important have been successes in improving work-life balance throughout the Mission, in facilitating employment of our family members, and in promoting the sense of community and mutual support among employees, sections, and agencies as well as with constituent and neighboring posts. I am hopeful that some have noticed the effort to provide deserving officers, specialists, family members and LES employees with opportunities for professional growth including in supervisory and leadership roles. Because of the ever-increasing diversity and talent of our team, the exit of any one colleague has never diluted our combined strength nor caused us or the Department concern. I am therefore confident that we will manage the many transitions we\'ll address in the coming months with exceptional competence and that we can count on each others\' support as we prepare for new leadership throughout','\"the Cable\" BROADCAST NOTICE: Dan Piccuta - RetirementThe New ForeienPolicv.com Passport : Tom Ricks : Dan Drezner : Stephen Walt : David Rothkopf : Marc Lynch The Cable : Madam Secretary : Net Effect : Shadow Govt. : The Argument : The Call US Embassy Beijing \"decapitated\" Thu, 05/14/2009 - 10:04am Citing the desire to spend more time with his wife, the charge d\'affaires of the U.S. embassy in Beijing, Dan Piccuta, has announced his retirement, a notice issued to embassy employees and obtained by The Cable says. Piccuta\'s departure will leave the embassy \"decapitated\" as of July 1, a source said. \"If the process for selecting an ambassador to Beijing wasn\'t in high gear before, we better hope it is now,\" the official said. The U.S. embassy in Beijing will also need a formal, actual deputy chief of mission. One possibility -- that Bill Weinstein, who has been the effective DCM in Beijing for four months now, would be able to drop the \"acting\" title. (The Cable previously reported that several people had turned down the Beijing ambassador job.) Piccuta\'s retirement announcement here: It seems to me that for some time now we have been living in a non-stop diplomatic highlights film. I won\'t soon forget the thrill of supporting our US Olympic family, the President and other Americans during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games. We can be proud to have safely and securely consolidated employees at our beautiful new embassy where proximity to colleagues and techno wizardry have catalyzed collaboration in our professional efforts. To that list we can now add our contributions to the engagement with China of a new U.S. administration through mutual efforts to build a positive, cooperative and comprehensive bilateral relationship. Your accomplishments are too numerous to mention in more detail, but the depth, breadth and excellence of our agencies and posts in China are acclaimed as without equal among U.S. diplomatic missions. Just as important have been successes in improving work-life balance throughout the Mission, in facilitating employment of our family members, and in promoting the sense of community and mutual support among employees, sections, and agencies as well as with constituent and neighboring posts. I am hopeful that some have noticed the effort to provide deserving officers, specialists, family members and LES employees with opportunities for professional growth including in supervisory and leadership roles. Because of the ever-increasing diversity and talent of our team, the exit of any one colleague has never diluted our combined strength nor caused us or the Department concern. I am therefore confident that we will manage the many transitions we\'ll address in the coming months with exceptional competence and that we can count on each others\' support as we prepare for new leadership throughout'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Daniel_Yohannes',5,1,'1782 - C05761884.txt','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, trusted to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums, he says. So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me. For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. Take your time. And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum. When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. Friends of mine, people I knew, he says. They contributed because I asked them to. He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done. Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing. He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though only as a hobby. Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (She\'s beautiful, he beams). 31','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, \"trusted\" to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. \"I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums,\" he says. \"So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me.\" For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately; told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem; he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. \"Take your time.\" And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that \"what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum.\" When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. \"Friends of mine, people I knew,\" he says. \"They contributed because I asked them to.\" He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: \"I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done.\" Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. \"That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing.\" He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though \"only as a hobby.\" Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (\"She\'s beautiful,\" he beams). 31'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Daniel_Yohannes',5,1,'1786 - C05761893.txt','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaDone - will try to work with your travel sked Margaret, you and I should interview asap. The Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, trusted to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks?not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. 38','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaDone - will try to work with your travel sked Margaret, you and I should interview asap. The Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, \"trusted\" to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks?not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. 38'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Daniel_Yohannes',5,1,'3015 - C05764877.txt','Tuesday with Daniel Yohannes and perhaps steve radletLona Daniel Yohannes will be in town on Tuesday. Not sure how hectic HRC\'s day is but would be good to have her get 30 minutes with him. I am going to schedule 30 minutes with him so she can either join or we can tack time on the backend. In addition, I am going to connect Steve and Daniel so they can meet in person on Tuesday ? I likely will coordinate that so that Steve joins before or after I meet with Daniel in case HRC wants to see both. cdm','Tuesday with Daniel Yohannes and perhaps steve radletLona Daniel Yohannes will be in town on Tuesday. Not sure how hectic HRC\'s day is but would be good to have her get 30 minutes with him. I am going to schedule 30 minutes with him so she can either join or we can tack time on the backend. In addition, I am going to connect Steve and Daniel so they can meet in person on Tuesday ? I likely will coordinate that so that Steve joins before or after I meet with Daniel in case HRC wants to see both. cdm'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Daniel_Yohannes',5,1,'3019 - C05764885.txt','Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve Radlet Fwd: Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve RadletCheryl, Thank You again. Steve, I am absolutely delighted to have you in our team. You come with a great credential and I am very thankful to Secretary Clinton, and Cheryl for bringing you to MCC. We have a lot of work ahead of us but together I believe we could bring MCC to the next stage. I will be in DC starting early next week and will let you know in advance so that we could spend time together. If you need to reach me, please feel free to call me anytime at Thank You. Daniel Cheryl, thanks for connecting us. More importantly, thanks to Secretary Clinton and to you for your confidence in us as we move forward with the MCC. It\'s a very exciting time, and a very exciting challenge! Daniel, I am very pleased to meet you virtually, and look forward to meeting you in person next week. Please let me know a convenient time and we\'ll get together. It is probably best to use my personal email so my current colleagues don\'t get too jumpy! So you can reach me at: Thanks! Daniel and Steve: First, congratulations to you both. The Secretary is very excited about your pending service as CEO and Deputy at the MCC. She knows that you will do a great job in providing the vision, leadership and support MCC deserves in navigating the complex world of elevating development in the context of our foreign policy. I wanted to introduce the two of you by email so you could reach out to each other and coordinate connecting. I know Daniel will be in Washington starting next week for a period, and will be coordinating with you all to schedule time to see you as convenient. I know the Secretary also will want to make sure she has a chance to connect with you both as well. Looking forward to next week. Best. cdm','Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve Radlet Fwd: Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve RadletCheryl, Thank You again. Steve, I am absolutely delighted to have you in our team. You come with a great credential and I am very thankful to Secretary Clinton, and Cheryl for bringing you to MCC. We have a lot of work ahead of us but together I believe we could bring MCC to the next stage. I will be in DC starting early next week and will let you know in advance so that we could spend time together. If you need to reach me, please feel free to call me anytime at Thank You. Daniel Cheryl, thanks for connecting us. More importantly, thanks to Secretary Clinton and to you for your confidence in us as we move forward with the MCC. It\'s a very exciting time, and a very exciting challenge! Daniel, I am very pleased to meet you virtually, and look forward to meeting you in person next week. Please let me know a convenient time and we\'ll get together. It is probably best to use my personal email so my current colleagues don\'t get too jumpy! So you can reach me at: Thanks! Daniel and Steve: First, congratulations to you both. The Secretary is very excited about your pending service as CEO and Deputy at the MCC. She knows that you will do a great job in providing the vision, leadership and support MCC deserves in navigating the complex world of elevating development in the context of our foreign policy. I wanted to introduce the two of you by email so you could reach out to each other and coordinate connecting. I know Daniel will be in Washington starting next week for a period, and will be coordinating with you all to schedule time to see you as convenient. I know the Secretary also will want to make sure she has a chance to connect with you both as well. Looking forward to next week. Best. cdm'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Daniel_Yohannes',5,1,'3020 - C05764886.txt','Fwd: Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve Radlet Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve RadletCheryl, thanks for connecting us. More importantly, thanks to Secretary Clinton and to you for your confidence in us as we move forward with the MCC. It\'s a very exciting time, and a very exciting challenge! Daniel, I am very pleased to meet you virtually, and look forward to meeting you in person next week. Please let me know a convenient time and we\'ll get together. It is probably best to use my personal email so my current colleagues don\'t get too jumpy! So you can reach me at: Thanks! Steve Daniel and Steve: First, congratulations to you both. The Secretary is very excited about your pending service as CEO and Deputy at the MCC. She knows that you will do a great job in providing the vision, leadership and support MCC deserves in navigating the complex world of elevating development in the context of our foreign policy. I wanted to introduce the two of you by email so you could reach out to each other and coordinate connecting. I know Daniel will be in Washington starting next week for a period, and will be coordinating with you all to schedule time to see you as convenient. I know the Secretary also will want to make sure she has a chance to connect with you both as well.','Fwd: Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve Radlet Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve RadletCheryl, thanks for connecting us. More importantly, thanks to Secretary Clinton and to you for your confidence in us as we move forward with the MCC. It\'s a very exciting time, and a very exciting challenge! Daniel, I am very pleased to meet you virtually, and look forward to meeting you in person next week. Please let me know a convenient time and we\'ll get together. It is probably best to use my personal email so my current colleagues don\'t get too jumpy! So you can reach me at: Thanks! Steve Daniel and Steve: First, congratulations to you both. The Secretary is very excited about your pending service as CEO and Deputy at the MCC. She knows that you will do a great job in providing the vision, leadership and support MCC deserves in navigating the complex world of elevating development in the context of our foreign policy. I wanted to introduce the two of you by email so you could reach out to each other and coordinate connecting. I know Daniel will be in Washington starting next week for a period, and will be coordinating with you all to schedule time to see you as convenient. I know the Secretary also will want to make sure she has a chance to connect with you both as well.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Danny_OBrien_(journalist)',1,1,'3359 - C05765893.txt','Assistance withFYI Cheryl: I heard from today on the temporary ambassadorial arrangement at which you and she arrived. First and foremost, thank you for working toward a conclusion to a complicated matter. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by the Senator and me. Once the ambassadorship expires, most likely pursue some other appointment in the administration which, depending on the position, I suspect Senator Menendez will support as he is hopeful she might receive the opportunity to serve in a more fulsome manner. Again, you were tremendous to wrap this matter up. Danny. Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4744 main daniel_o\'brien@menendez.senate.gov Thanks so much land I spoke yesterday so please do check in with her. Best Cdm Thanks We are working on a suitable position for as well. Best. cdm we appreciate the interest in her candidacy which the Secretary shares Cheryl: Fo lowing up on an earlier email, please see attached letter from Senator Menendez to Secretary Clinton re: the status of and her nomination We remain hopetui can be given a portfolio consistent with the original offer made to her. Thank you for your consideration. Danny O\'Brien Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 B6 B5 Cheryl: Greetings and congratulations on the Secretary\'s successes in bringing about a responsible and sane foreign policy during her short tenure at State. Senator Menendez asked that I bring the following matter to your attention. This past February - an ambassadorial level appointment. There has been considerable confusion around role and responsibilities The bottom line is that led to believe the appointment would come with more responsibilities than the ones associated with the two-week meetings. She is anxious to serve in a larger capacity than present. The Senator is hopeful the commitments made to can be fulfilled, even if she were to be given a different portfolio. I understand either you or your staff will meet with in the near future. In advance, we thank you for whatever you can do to find a solution to the current situation. Please feel free to email me or call me at should you want to discuss this matter further. Good luck in all your endeavors. Danny O\'Brien Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4744 main B6 daniel_o\'brien@menendez.senate.gov','Assistance withFYI Cheryl: I heard from today on the temporary ambassadorial arrangement at which you and she arrived. First and foremost, thank you for working toward a conclusion to a complicated matter. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by the Senator and me. Once the ambassadorship expires, most likely pursue some other appointment in the administration which, depending on the position, I suspect Senator Menendez will support as he is hopeful she might receive the opportunity to serve in a more fulsome manner. Again, you were tremendous to wrap this matter up. Danny. Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4744 main daniel_o\'brien@menendez.senate.gov Thanks so much land I spoke yesterday so please do check in with her. Best Cdm Thanks We are working on a suitable position for as well. Best. cdm we appreciate the interest in her candidacy which the Secretary shares Cheryl: Fo lowing up on an earlier email, please see attached letter from Senator Menendez to Secretary Clinton re: the status of and her nomination We remain hopetui can be given a portfolio consistent with the original offer made to her. Thank you for your consideration. Danny O\'Brien Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 B6 B5 Cheryl: Greetings and congratulations on the Secretary\'s successes in bringing about a responsible and sane foreign policy during her short tenure at State. Senator Menendez asked that I bring the following matter to your attention. This past February - an ambassadorial level appointment. There has been considerable confusion around role and responsibilities The bottom line is that led to believe the appointment would come with more responsibilities than the ones associated with the two-week meetings. She is anxious to serve in a larger capacity than present. The Senator is hopeful the commitments made to can be fulfilled, even if she were to be given a different portfolio. I understand either you or your staff will meet with in the near future. In advance, we thank you for whatever you can do to find a solution to the current situation. Please feel free to email me or call me at should you want to discuss this matter further. Good luck in all your endeavors. Danny O\'Brien Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4744 main B6 daniel_o\'brien@menendez.senate.gov'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Danone',1,1,'317 - C05758430.txt','Undeliverable: Thanks ThanksAttachments: Thanks (1.53 KB) Pls call Fluornoy\'s office at DOD and check this address which she sent me this am and send me the correct one asap. Thx. Delivery has failed to these recipients or distribution lists: The recipient\'s e-mail address was not found in the recipient\'s e-mail system. Microsoft Exchange will not try to redeliver this message for you. Please check the e-mail address and try resending this message, or provide the following diagnostic text to your system administrator. 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Diagnostic information for administrators: Generating server: RSRCNEXFE01.rsrc.osd.mil tt< #5.1.1> #SMTP# Original message headers: Received: from OSDNSGO1R2.0SD.MIL ([130.16.205.111]) by RSRCNEXFE01.rsrc.osd.mil with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.3959); Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:48 -0400 Received: from osdnspgwO3r2.osd.mil (unknown [130.16.210.73]) by OSDNSGO1R2.0SD.MIL (BorderWare MXtreme Mail Firewall) with ESMTP id EEEDAB587L for Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:53 -0400 (EDT) X-AuditID: 8210d249-a4b48bb0000007bd-ec-49f62a61e8cd Received: from mail.clintonemail.com (ool-18bbeabb.static.optonline.net [24.187.234.187]) by osdnspgwO3r2.osd.mil (Symantec Mail Security) with SMTP id D9C0518678E for Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:53 -0400 (EDT) Thread-Topic: Thanks Thread-Index: AcnHgzQ9CXPTB9LmTC2AwUsPbh5yjw== Message-ID: <786762D781A7FF4FAC9060892B4044880332BC6E7B@CLNTINET08.clinton.local> Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: acceptlanguage: en-US Content-Type: text/plain; charset=\"utf-8\" Content-Transfer-Encoding: base64 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Brightmail-Tracker: AAAAAQ6CR+E= X-STA-Metric: 39 (engine=024) X-STA-NotSpam: cc:2**0 michele hillary thanks issues X-STA-Spam: subject:Thanks best, header:Message-ID:1 her best X-BTI-AntiSpam: score:0,sta:39/024,dcc:off,dnsbl:off,sw:off,bsn:none,spf:off,dk:off,pbmf:trust/9,ipr:1/2,trusted:yes,ts:no,bs:no,ubl:off Received-SPF: none Return-Path: HDR22@clintonemail.com X-OriginalArrivalTime: 27 Apr 2009 21:57:48.0286 (UTC) FILETIME=[33F139E0:01C9C783]'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Dan_Craig',1,1,'2974 - C05764804.txt','Regime Plan to Break-in to Brazilian EmbassyThis relates to a conversation I had with S. So far we seem to be ok regarding the Brazilian mission in Tegucigalpa. Tom/Dan/Craig: Regime DFM Marta Lorena Alvarado denied a few minutes on TV that the regime had any intention to entering the Brazilian Embassy to arrest Z. She accused Z supporters of spreading the rumors to create a climate of tension and uncertainly. This tracks with all of the information that we have been picking up from the HOAF, Supreme Court and the Attorney General\'s office. We\'ve made clear in all of our conversations with regime contacts they would face grave consequences if they violate the diplomatic sanctity of the Brazilian Embassy. I hate to agree with the regime, but on this one they may be right. The calls from regime contacts appear synchronized and are coming out of Managua, Guatemala, here in Tegucigalpa, as well as NYC. However, to be sure, we\'ve made a second round of calls. Both the Minister of Security and the Attorney General have again told us that the regime has no/no intention of entering the Brazilian Embassy. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268','Regime Plan to Break-in to Brazilian EmbassyThis relates to a conversation I had with S. So far we seem to be ok regarding the Brazilian mission in Tegucigalpa. Tom/Dan/Craig: Regime DFM Marta Lorena Alvarado denied a few minutes on TV that the regime had any intention to entering the Brazilian Embassy to arrest Z. She accused Z supporters of spreading the rumors to create a climate of tension and uncertainly. This tracks with all of the information that we have been picking up from the HOAF, Supreme Court and the Attorney General\'s office. We\'ve made clear in all of our conversations with regime contacts they would face \"grave consequences\" if they violate the diplomatic sanctity of the Brazilian Embassy. I hate to agree with the regime, but on this one they may be right. The calls from regime contacts appear synchronized and are coming out of Managua, Guatemala, here in Tegucigalpa, as well as NYC. However, to be sure, we\'ve made a second round of calls. Both the Minister of Security and the Attorney General have again told us that the regime has no/no intention of entering the Brazilian Embassy. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Dan_Daniel_(sportswriter)',1,1,'3500 - C05766133.txt','New DraftAttachments: 2009 12 13 Human Rights HRC edits 540pm.docx This draft, for the 7pm call, reflects HRC edits. Dan Daniel Baer 202-687-1403 (o)','New DraftAttachments: 2009 12 13 Human Rights HRC edits 540pm.docx This draft, for the 7pm call, reflects HRC edits. Dan Daniel Baer 202-687-1403 (o)'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Dan_Glickman',3,1,'1704 - C05761710.txt','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottWe will confer in the morning and come up with a plan Also, sent Huma some info on NK to pass on to you. Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads Dan Glickman etc), which have started to generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. 5','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottWe will confer in the morning and come up with a plan Also, sent Huma some info on NK to pass on to you. Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads; Dan Glickman; etc), which have started to generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. 5'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Dan_Glickman',3,1,'1709 - C05761720.txt','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli Boycott> Pis read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we > do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. ? > Hi hillary, > Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is > self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to > speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you > know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in-law, former president of > american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. > Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld > Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. > Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. > Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people > (studio heads Dan Glickman etc), which have started to generate > concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. >Just below the email you will find the news item which first called > this abomination to my attention. > I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my > personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and > condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism > inherent in it cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be > convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent > wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and > motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, > action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain > which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. > Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge > d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate > instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other > nations will follow suit again, compare Durban. > This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your > assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation > of her assistance. > With appreciation and love, Bruce > PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. > Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. > If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who > does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of > any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should > they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. > Thanks for whatever help you can be. > Warmest regards. Bruce','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli Boycott> Pis read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we > do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. ? > Hi hillary, > Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is > self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to > speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you > know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in-law, former president of > american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. > Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld > Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. > Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. > Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people > (studio heads; Dan Glickman; etc), which have started to generate > concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. >Just below the email you will find the news item which first called > this abomination to my attention. > I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my > personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and > condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism > inherent in it; cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be > convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent > wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and > motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, > action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain > which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production; we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. > Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge > d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate > instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other > nations will follow suit; again, compare Durban. > This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your > assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation > of her assistance. > With appreciation and love, Bruce > PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. > Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. > If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who > does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of > any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should > they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. > Thanks for whatever help you can be. > Warmest regards. Bruce'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Dan_Glickman',3,1,'1734 - C05761784.txt','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottHere is the situation as I understand it. The film festival returned funds that it had received from the Israeli Embassy, after protests from some UK film figures (Ken Loach) and Palestinian solidarity groups. The Israeli director is now being funded directly by the festival. The organizers issued a sort of apology today. We have not been able to locate any State Dept response to similar episodes in the past (Israeli academics disinvited to a British conference). Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian 12 Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads Dan Glickman etc), which have started to ? generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism inherent in it cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other nations will follow suit again, compare Durban. This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation of her assistance. With appreciation and love, Bruce PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. Thanks for whatever help you can be. Warmest regards. Bruce 13','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottHere is the situation as I understand it. The film festival returned funds that it had received from the Israeli Embassy, after protests from some UK film figures (Ken Loach) and Palestinian solidarity groups. The Israeli director is now being funded directly by the festival. The organizers issued a sort of apology today. We have not been able to locate any State Dept response to similar episodes in the past (Israeli academics disinvited to a British conference). Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian 12 Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads; Dan Glickman; etc), which have started to ? generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism inherent in it; cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production; we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other nations will follow suit; again, compare Durban. This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation of her assistance. With appreciation and love, Bruce PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. Thanks for whatever help you can be. Warmest regards. Bruce 13'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Dan_Rooney',1,1,'2146 - C05762823.txt','Good newsRich reports that Kurt, Ellen Tauscher and Dan Rooney were confirmed tonight!','Good newsRich reports that Kurt, Ellen Tauscher and Dan Rooney were confirmed tonight!'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Dan_Sullivan_(U.S._Senator)',1,1,'220 - C05739817.txt','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 320 pm - Topic B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi think I should go w Pat, You good with Pat going? Cdrn Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, IB From Mills, Cheryl D Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 11:20 AM To Benjamin, Daniel S Sullivan, Jacob 3 Hubbard, Gloria K Ca Bass, John R Kennedy, Patrick F Reines, Philippe Subject RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible, cdm From Benjamin, Daniel S Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 10:21 AM To Mills, Cheryl D Sullivan, Jacob 3 Hubbard, Gloria K B5 gubject Colleagues, B6 B5 You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will takelplace on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3-20 om in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. Blake Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism National Security Staff The White House B6','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 320 pm - Topic B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi think I should go w Pat, You good with Pat going? Cdrn Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, IB From Mills, Cheryl D Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 11:20 AM To Benjamin, Daniel S; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K Ca Bass, John R; Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe Subject RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible, cdm From Benjamin, Daniel S Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 10:21 AM To Mills, Cheryl D; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K B5 gubject Colleagues, B6 B5 You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will takelplace on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3-20 om in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. Blake Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism National Security Staff The White House B6'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Daoud_Ali_Najafi',1,1,'2482 - C05763821.txt','3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote KABUL (AP) Police stormed a bank in Kabul on Wednesday and killed three insurgents who had taken it over, while a wave of attacks killed at least six election workers around the country on the eve of the presidential election, officials said. The three-man assault in Kabul came a day after two militant attacks in the capital, including rockets fired at the presidential palace. It also follows a suicide car bomb explosion in front of NATO\'s Kabul headquarters Saturday that killed seven, a drumbeat of attacks that would appear to signal the intent of Taliban insurgents and their militant allies to disrupt Thursday\'s vote. In a sign of how difficult election preparations have been, Afghanistan\'s chief electoral officer said that 20 percent of election materials hadn\'t yet been delivered to voting sites less than 24 hours before polls open at 7 a.m. Thursday (0230 GMT Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday). Daoud Ali Najafi said Afghan army helicopters would be used to,deliver the materials to insecure and hard-to-reach regions. Andrea &Wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote KABUL (AP) Police stormed a bank in Kabul on Wednesday and killed three insurgents who had taken it over, while a wave of attacks killed at least six election workers around the country on the eve of the presidential election, officials said. The three-man assault in Kabul came a day after two militant attacks in the capital, including rockets fired at the presidential palace. It also follows a suicide car bomb explosion in front of NATO\'s Kabul headquarters Saturday that killed seven, a drumbeat of attacks that would appear to signal the intent of Taliban insurgents and their militant allies to disrupt Thursday\'s vote. In a sign of how difficult election preparations have been, Afghanistan\'s chief electoral officer said that 20 percent of election materials hadn\'t yet been delivered to voting sites less than 24 hours before polls open at 7 a.m. Thursday (0230 GMT Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday). Daoud Ali Najafi said Afghan army helicopters would be used to,deliver the materials to insecure and hard-to-reach regions. Andrea &Wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Darfur',1,1,'1650 - C05761533.txt','Jim wanted you/Secretary Clinton to know thisWhen do we unveil food security? Fyi Dear Cheryl -- You may be aware that Reps. Frank Wolf, Chris Smith and Donald Payne are holding a press conference today to denounce the Obama policy, or lack thereof, on Darfur. Jim chose not participate, although he will be sending a letter of concern later this week. He asked that I pass a message (below) from him. Best -- Cindy','Jim wanted you/Secretary Clinton to know thisWhen do we \"unveil\" food security? Fyi Dear Cheryl -- You may be aware that Reps. Frank Wolf, Chris Smith and Donald Payne are holding a press conference today to denounce the Obama policy, or lack thereof, on Darfur. Jim chose not participate, although he will be sending a letter of concern later this week. He asked that I pass a message (below) from him. Best -- Cindy'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Dariush_Mostafavi',1,1,'3202 - C05765552.txt','Hikers in Iran HikersMr. Reines: Here\'s the latest ticker we have. We are reaching out to NEA for more context and will pass it on once we get it. Greg Macris, SWO Iran charges three detained Americans with espionage (Adds background) TEHRAN, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Iran has charged three detained U.S. citizens with espionage, the official IRNA news agency quoted a judiciary official as saying on Monday. The three are charged with espionage. Investigations continue into the three detained Americans in Iran, Tehran general prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi said. The three were held after they strayed into Iran from northern Iraq at the end of July. The three, Shane Bauer, 27, Sarah Shourd, 31, and Josh Fattal, 27, crossed into Iranian territory nearly two months ago. Their families say they strayed across the border accidentally. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad suggested in an interview with the American television network NBC in September that the Americans\' release might be linked to the release of Iranian diplomats he said were being held by U.S. troops in Iraq. Under Iran\'s Islamic sharia law, espionage is punishable by death. (Reporting by Ramin Mostafavi, Writing by Parisa Hafezi) Do you have anything on the below? The 3 detained hikers in Iran were charged with espionage?','Hikers in Iran HikersMr. Reines: Here\'s the latest ticker we have. We are reaching out to NEA for more context and will pass it on once we get it. Greg Macris, SWO Iran charges three detained Americans with espionage (Adds background) TEHRAN, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Iran has charged three detained U.S. citizens with espionage, the official IRNA news agency quoted a judiciary official as saying on Monday. \"The three are charged with espionage. Investigations continue into the three detained Americans in Iran,\" Tehran general prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi said. The three were held after they strayed into Iran from northern Iraq at the end of July. The three, Shane Bauer, 27, Sarah Shourd, 31, and Josh Fattal, 27, crossed into Iranian territory nearly two months ago. Their families say they strayed across the border accidentally. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad suggested in an interview with the American television network NBC in September that the Americans\' release might be linked to the release of Iranian diplomats he said were being held by U.S. troops in Iraq. Under Iran\'s Islamic sharia law, espionage is punishable by death. (Reporting by Ramin Mostafavi, Writing by Parisa Hafezi) Do you have anything on the below? The 3 detained hikers in Iran were charged with espionage?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Daryl_Urig',1,1,'2634 - C05764150.txt','NotesMy email is Aping strange. sorry Speech has been faxed Foi. tomorrow: Origirkii Message F.(urig. Autui, iuLii<Au6iii-aeitgsi:ai.e.gov> Triu Sep 17 22:27 2009 Notes 73','NotesMy email is Aping strange. sorry Speech has been faxed Foi. tomorrow: Origirkii Message F.(urig. Autui, iuLii<Au6iii-aeitgsi:ai.e.gov> Triu Sep 17 22:27 2009 Notes 73'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Dashain',1,1,'3571 - C05766273.txt','UPDATE: Death of Death ofHere is an update on the return of the remains Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:53:58 +0545 Colleaaues? Please let me know if Ops can be of further assistance. Best, Dana Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 Ruth Branson is added to distribution. Thanks, Clay Clay - many thanks for the update. Could you also keep ruth branson, the ocs duty officer, apprised of developments? She\'s not on our duty principals\' collective. Best, M This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Embassy Kathmandu is standing by to assist. Nepal is currently in the middle of the national holiday of Dashain when most things are closed. The embassy is closed for normal business on Monday and Tuesday and will reopen on Wednesday 9/30, however we will open to do whatever is necessary to assist. I am in contact with in Chengdu. Tina Onufer, US Consul Regards, Clay Adler Consul US Embassy Kathmandu +977-1-400-7200 x.4126 (office) adlerck@state.gov Colleagues: Regards, Michael T. Pascual Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-O) PascualMTstate.gov 202-647-1512 Hotmail has ever-growing storage! Don\'t worry about storage limits. Check it out.','UPDATE: Death of Death ofHere is an update on the return of the remains Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:53:58 +0545 Colleaaues? Please let me know if Ops can be of further assistance. Best, Dana Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 Ruth Branson is added to distribution. Thanks, Clay Clay - many thanks for the update. Could you also keep ruth branson, the ocs duty officer, apprised of developments? She\'s not on our duty principals\' collective. Best, M This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Embassy Kathmandu is standing by to assist. Nepal is currently in the middle of the national holiday of Dashain when most things are closed. The embassy is closed for normal business on Monday and Tuesday and will reopen on Wednesday 9/30, however we will open to do whatever is necessary to assist. I am in contact with in Chengdu. Tina Onufer, US Consul Regards, Clay Adler Consul US Embassy Kathmandu +977-1-400-7200 x.4126 (office) adlerck@state.gov Colleagues: Regards, Michael T. Pascual Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-O) PascualMTstate.gov; 202-647-1512 Hotmail has ever-growing storage! Don\'t worry about storage limits. Check it out.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Dave_Stone',1,1,'2036 - C05762668.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/7/098:00 am BREAKFAST FOR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING 9:15 am INDIA STRATEGY James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 10:00 am PHONE CALL w/HENRY KISSINGER 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR THREE 11:05 am Treaty Room 11:15 am PRIVATE MEETING w/DAVE STONE 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm POLICY LUNCHEON 2:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm MEETING ONUS/CHINA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office *Kurt Campbell, P.J. Crowley, Cheryl Mills, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Hums Abedin, Jake Sullivan and Derek Chollet 3:15 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ MARK HYMAN 3:45 pm Secretary\'s Office Tbd DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence Tbd ARRIVE Private Residence 7:00 pm PHONE CALL w/JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER NAKASONE Secretary\'s Residence ### 103','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/7/098:00 am BREAKFAST FOR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING 9:15 am INDIA STRATEGY James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 10:00 am PHONE CALL w/HENRY KISSINGER 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR THREE 11:05 am Treaty Room 11:15 am PRIVATE MEETING w/DAVE STONE 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm POLICY LUNCHEON 2:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm MEETING ONUS/CHINA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office *Kurt Campbell, P.J. Crowley, Cheryl Mills, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Hums Abedin, Jake Sullivan and Derek Chollet 3:15 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ MARK HYMAN 3:45 pm Secretary\'s Office Tbd DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence Tbd ARRIVE Private Residence 7:00 pm PHONE CALL w/JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER NAKASONE Secretary\'s Residence ### 103'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'David_Axelrod',1,1,'1638 - C05761505.txt','\'Renegade\' CliffsNotesFYI POL Tro \'Renegade\' CliffsNotes By: Jonathan Martin June 2, 2009 12:22 AM EST The flood of books devoted to the 2008 campaign and President Barack Obama begins in earnest this week with the release of Renegade, The Making of a President, by former Newsweek reporter Richard Wolfe. Wolffe\'s account of the Obama campaign isn\'t to be officially released until Tuesday, but POLITICO obtained a copy earlier this week. Herewith are some of the book\'s most fascinating nuggets: No Shrum Moment: Before the election had been called, but when it looked promising for Obama the then- candidate called his top adviser, David Axelrod. What\'s going on? Obama asked. Look, I\'m not going to say congratulations yet, but boy, it looks awfully good, Axelrod replied. Axelrod, Wolfe notes, wanted to avoid a repeat of 2004, when John Kerry\'s top adviser, Bob Shrum, told the Massachusetts senator prematurely on election night that he wanted to be the first to say, Mr. President. Pritzker Veers Off-Message (A little): The impressive fundraising Obama demonstrated in 2007 was largely a result of the usual high-dollar contributors ? not the small-dollar donors the campaign liked to hold up to the press. It wasn\'t the Internet, admitted Penny Pritzker, Obama\'s national finance chair. \'','\'Renegade\' CliffsNotesFYI POL Tro \'Renegade\' CliffsNotes By: Jonathan Martin June 2, 2009 12:22 AM EST The flood of books devoted to the 2008 campaign and President Barack Obama begins in earnest this week with the release of \"Renegade, The Making of a President,\" by former Newsweek reporter Richard Wolfe. Wolffe\'s account of the Obama campaign isn\'t to be officially released until Tuesday, but POLITICO obtained a copy earlier this week. Herewith are some of the book\'s most fascinating nuggets: No Shrum Moment: Before the election had been called, but when it looked promising for Obama the then- candidate called his top adviser, David Axelrod. \"What\'s going on?\" Obama asked. \"Look, I\'m not going to say congratulations yet, but boy, it looks awfully good,\" Axelrod replied. Axelrod, Wolfe notes, wanted to avoid a repeat of 2004, when John Kerry\'s top adviser, Bob Shrum, told the Massachusetts senator prematurely on election night that he wanted to be the first to say, \"Mr. President.\" Pritzker Veers Off-Message (A little): The impressive fundraising Obama demonstrated in 2007 was largely a result of the usual high-dollar contributors ? not the small-dollar donors the campaign liked to hold up to the press. \"It wasn\'t the Internet,\" admitted Penny Pritzker, Obama\'s national finance chair. \''),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'David_Bahati',1,1,'3442 - C05766048.txt','We ought to do outreachCheryl: Yes, the Secretary should make the call I remain ready to participate in any meetings with any domestic or international gay rights groups to brief them on what we are doing, and on my conversations with Museveni on this issue. I plan to meet with Cheryl Benton and others today this afternoon to work on an outreach strategy. Regards, Johnnie Thx Should we have S also call pres? Cheryl: I am happy to participate in any outreach meetings on this issue and would be pleased to share contents of my conversations with President Museveni and his reassurances to me. (We continue to monitor this issue and I am prepared to go back to Museveni at any time to express our deep concerns and to press him to deep six this legislation.) See below. I am looking at the article and don\'t know where this stands in terms of what will really happen (welcome an update) but we should do some sort of meeting now with international gay groups to lay out what we have done. The process will focus not only our public and quiet diplomacy (calls to pres, etc) efforts but also it will give chance for feedback on more we should do. I am worried this will not turn out well. We need some outreach unless I am missing what is being done in dept. Can we do this in next several days? Cdm Uganda to Drop Death Penalty, Life in Jail for Gays (Updatel)Last Updated: December 9, 2009 10:44 EST By Fred Ojambo Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Uganda will drop the death penalty and life imprisonment for gays in a refined version of an anti- gay bill expected to be ready for presentation to Parliament in two weeks, James Nsaba Buturo, the minister of ethics and integrity, said.The draft bill, which is under consideration by a parliamentary committee, will drop the two punishments to attract the support of religious leaders who are opposed to these penalties, Buturo said today in a phone interview from the capital, Kampala.Ugandan lawmaker David Bahati presented a private member\'s bill on Oct. 14 which sought the death penalty and life imprisonment for gay people in the country. The Ugandan government supports the bill because homosexuality and lesbianism are repugnant to the Ugandan culture, Buturo said. Still, it favors a more refined set of punishments, he said.ln addition to formulating punishments for the gay people, the bill will also promote counseling to help attract errant people to acceptable sexual orientation, said Buturo.The proposed legislation has attracted criticism from gay rights activists, both locally and internationally, who argue that the law would promote discrimination and hatred toward the gay community.','We ought to do outreachCheryl: Yes, the Secretary should make the call I remain ready to participate in any meetings with any domestic or international gay rights groups to brief them on what we are doing, and on my conversations with Museveni on this issue. I plan to meet with Cheryl Benton and others today this afternoon to work on an outreach strategy. Regards, Johnnie Thx Should we have S also call pres? Cheryl: I am happy to participate in any outreach meetings on this issue and would be pleased to share contents of my conversations with President Museveni and his reassurances to me. (We continue to monitor this issue and I am prepared to go back to Museveni at any time to express our deep concerns and to press him to deep six this legislation.) See below. I am looking at the article and don\'t know where this stands in terms of what will really happen (welcome an update) but we should do some sort of meeting now with international gay groups to lay out what we have done. The process will focus not only our public and quiet diplomacy (calls to pres, etc) efforts but also it will give chance for feedback on more we should do. I am worried this will not turn out well. We need some outreach unless I am missing what is being done in dept. Can we do this in next several days? Cdm Uganda to Drop Death Penalty, Life in Jail for Gays (Updatel)Last Updated: December 9, 2009 10:44 EST By Fred Ojambo Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Uganda will drop the death penalty and life imprisonment for gays in a refined version of an anti- gay bill expected to be ready for presentation to Parliament in two weeks, James Nsaba Buturo, the minister of ethics and integrity, said.The draft bill, which is under consideration by a parliamentary committee, will drop the two punishments to attract the support of religious leaders who are opposed to these penalties, Buturo said today in a phone interview from the capital, Kampala.Ugandan lawmaker David Bahati presented a private member\'s bill on Oct. 14 which sought the death penalty and life imprisonment for gay people in the country. The Ugandan government supports the bill because homosexuality and lesbianism are \"repugnant to the Ugandan culture,\" Buturo said. Still, it favors a more refined set of punishments, he said.ln addition to formulating punishments for the gay people, the bill will also promote counseling to help \"attract errant people to acceptable sexual orientation,\" said Buturo.The proposed legislation has attracted criticism from gay rights activists, both locally and internationally, who argue that the law would promote discrimination and hatred toward the gay community.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'David_Cameron',3,1,'1066 - C05760303.txt','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a contract with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of top slicing the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies. There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. This was done for News International, a Tory insider said yesterday. Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened. In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the abysmal record of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its total failure to stop the BBC buying the Lonely','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a \"contract\" with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of \"top slicing\" the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies \"focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies\". There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. \"This was done for News International,\" a Tory insider said yesterday. \"Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened.\" In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the \"abysmal record\" of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its \"total failure\" to stop the BBC buying the Lonely'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'David_Cameron',3,1,'1563 - C05761367.txt','Memo on Cameron explosion in Europe, may affect Blair. SidCONFIDENTIAL October 31, 2009 For: Hillary','Memo on Cameron explosion in Europe, may affect Blair. SidCONFIDENTIAL October 31, 2009 For: Hillary'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'David_Cameron',3,1,'3614 - C05766357.txt','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a declaration of war by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was a bit strong. Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a clear mark of hostility. Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place, Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a \"declaration of war\" by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was \"a bit strong\". Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a \"clear mark of hostility\". \"Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place,\" Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'David_Choquehuanca',1,1,'1945 - C05762526.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/1/098:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PHOTO w/JOSE VILLARREAL, NOMINEE FOR COMMISSIONER 9:25 am GENERAL, SHANGHAI EXPO 2010 Secretary\'s Outer Office 9:25 am PHOTO OP w/ WANDA, GREGORY, & NATIKA WASHINGTON Secy\'s Outer Office *Natilca works for Lew Lukens, Wanda and Gregory are her parents. 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES AND SECRETARY GATES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:45 am White House Situation Room 11:45 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR US AMBASSADOR TO IRELAND, 12:20 pm DANIEL ROONEY Treaty Room *Approx. 30 ppl. expected. 12:30 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD MORNINGSTAR 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00pm MEETING w/AMB. DAVID CHOQUEHUANCA, MINISTER OF FOREIGN 2:30 pm AFFAIRS, BOLIVIA Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:45pm MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARY ERIC SCHWARTZ 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm HOLD FOR ROSEMARIE 3:20 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/HUMA AND LONA 3:45pm Secretary\'s Office 4:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/EILEEN CHAMBERLIN DONOHOE 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY PRIME MINISTER 5:15 pm SALAM FAYYAD Secretary\'s Outer Office *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 5:20 pm DEPART State Department En Route White House. 5:30 pm ARRIVE White House 5:30 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ POTUS 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Private Residence 2','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/1/098:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PHOTO w/JOSE VILLARREAL, NOMINEE FOR COMMISSIONER 9:25 am GENERAL, SHANGHAI EXPO 2010 Secretary\'s Outer Office 9:25 am PHOTO OP w/ WANDA, GREGORY, & NATIKA WASHINGTON Secy\'s Outer Office *Natilca works for Lew Lukens, Wanda and Gregory are her parents. 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES AND SECRETARY GATES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:45 am White House Situation Room 11:45 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR US AMBASSADOR TO IRELAND, 12:20 pm DANIEL ROONEY Treaty Room *Approx. 30 ppl. expected. 12:30 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD MORNINGSTAR 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00pm MEETING w/AMB. DAVID CHOQUEHUANCA, MINISTER OF FOREIGN 2:30 pm AFFAIRS, BOLIVIA Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:45pm MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARY ERIC SCHWARTZ 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm HOLD FOR ROSEMARIE 3:20 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/HUMA AND LONA 3:45pm Secretary\'s Office 4:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/EILEEN CHAMBERLIN DONOHOE 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY PRIME MINISTER 5:15 pm SALAM FAYYAD Secretary\'s Outer Office *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 5:20 pm DEPART State Department \"En Route White House. 5:30 pm ARRIVE White House 5:30 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ POTUS 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:50 pm DEPART State Department \"En route Private Residence 2'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'David_E._Sanger',1,1,'1601 - C05761441.txt','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears, says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force, Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. It was a little scary. But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this, said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation. Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? \"he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears,\" says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. \"There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force,\" Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. \"It was a little scary.\" But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. \"Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this,\" said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. \"And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation.\" Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'David_Foster_Wallace',1,1,'29 - C05739590.txt','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation, is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by we. From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger, theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled Innocence of Muslims) by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different we. From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere. Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published asThis Is Water, novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the natural, basic self-centeredness that puts me at the center of the world. This unconscious default setting fosters the sort of blind certainty that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that default setting ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of \"The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation,\" is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by \"we.\" From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, \"There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger,\" theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled \"Innocence of Muslims\") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different \"we.\" From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, \"I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere.\" \"Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet,\" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. \"The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.\" In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as\"This Is Water,\" novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the \"natural, basic self-centeredness\" that puts \"me\" at the center of the world. This unconscious \"default setting\" fosters the sort of \"blind certainty\" that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that \"default setting\" ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'David_Gregory_(journalist)',1,1,'2502 - C05763899.txt','heads upYou probably already know this, but I just heard from a friend who is wired at Meet the Press that David Gregory will ask you about David Maziar, the Newsweek journalist arrested in Iran.','heads upYou probably already know this, but I just heard from a friend who is wired at Meet the Press that David Gregory will ask you about David Maziar, the Newsweek journalist arrested in Iran.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'David_Hale_(diplomat)',2,1,'231 - C05739830.txt','ScheduleMS, please find below tomorrow\'s final draft. Two items to mention ? David Hale may ask you to see Issac Molho, he is likely in town tomorrow. Secondly, Laurene Jobs has asked to see yott on Monday or Tuesday. She has just returned from overseas travel and would like to check in. Thank you -- Lona 8:25 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time 10 minutes] 8:35 am ARRIVE State Department 8:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am PHOTOS 10:15 am Treaty Room Staff: Claire 7, t\' Floor Blue Coats and Families Joel Wiegert and Family, departing E Staff Heidi Crebo-Rediker and Family 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 2.00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PHOTOS 2.15 pm Treaty Room Staff: Claire Webster University, DC Region (14 people) 7th Floor Blue Coats and Families 2:25 pm DEPART State Department En route White House [drive time: 5 minutes] 2.30 pm 2.35 pm 3:20 pm ARRIVE White House B5 White House Situation Room Contact Caroline Krency Office 202-456-6317, CLOSED PRESS B6','ScheduleMS, please find below tomorrow\'s final draft. Two items to mention ? David Hale may ask you to see Issac Molho, he is likely in town tomorrow. Secondly, Laurene Jobs has asked to see yott on Monday or Tuesday. She has just returned from overseas travel and would like to check in. Thank you -- Lona 8:25 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time 10 minutes] 8:35 am ARRIVE State Department 8:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am PHOTOS 10:15 am Treaty Room Staff: Claire 7, t\' Floor \"Blue Coats\" and Families Joel Wiegert and Family, departing E Staff Heidi Crebo-Rediker and Family 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 2.00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PHOTOS 2.15 pm Treaty Room Staff: Claire Webster University, DC Region (14 people) 7th Floor \"Blue Coats\" and Families 2:25 pm DEPART State Department En route White House [drive time: 5 minutes] 2.30 pm 2.35 pm 3:20 pm ARRIVE White House B5 White House Situation Room Contact Caroline Krency Office 202-456-6317, CLOSED PRESS B6'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'David_Hale_(diplomat)',2,1,'235 - C05739834.txt','ScheduleMS, please find below tomorrow\'s final draft. Two items to mention ? David Hale may ask you to see Issac Molho, he is likely in town tomorrow. Secondly, Laurerie Jobs has asked to see you on Monday or Tuesday. She has just returned from overseas travel and would like to check in Thank you -- Lona 8:25 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:35 am ARRIVE State Department 8:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9.15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am PHOTOS 10:15 am Treaty Room Staff: Claire 70, Floor Blue Coats and Families Joel Wiegert and Family, departing E Staff - Heidi Crebo-Rediker and Family 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PHOTOS 2:15 pm Treaty Room Staff. Claire - Webster University, DC Region (14 people) - 7th Floor Blue Coats\' and Families 2:25 pm DEPART State Department','ScheduleMS, please find below tomorrow\'s final draft. Two items to mention ? David Hale may ask you to see Issac Molho, he is likely in town tomorrow. Secondly, Laurerie Jobs has asked to see you on Monday or Tuesday. She has just returned from overseas travel and would like to check in Thank you -- Lona 8:25 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:35 am ARRIVE State Department 8:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9.15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am PHOTOS 10:15 am Treaty Room Staff: Claire 70, Floor \"Blue Coats and Families Joel Wiegert and Family, departing E Staff - Heidi Crebo-Rediker and Family 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PHOTOS 2:15 pm Treaty Room Staff. Claire - Webster University, DC Region (14 people) - 7th Floor \"Blue Coats\' and Families 2:25 pm DEPART State Department'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'David_Harland',2,1,'3648 - C05766464.txt','FYIJust spoke with David harland\'s un team. They feel certain it is preval driving this and not parliament. Obvs parliament is happy to oblige Sent from my iPhone','FYIJust spoke with David harland\'s un team. They feel certain it is preval driving this and not parliament. Obvs parliament is happy to oblige Sent from my iPhone'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'David_Harland',2,1,'3649 - C05766465.txt','FYIWe are coordinating with the canadas, the eu and a few others to try to take action on Monday collectively - we\'ll see how successful we are I\'ve aways thought is was?can we stop it? fyi Just spoke with David harland\'s un team. They feel certain it is preval driving this and not parliament. Obvs parliament is happy to oblige Sent from my iPhone','FYIWe are coordinating with the canadas, the eu and a few others to try to take action on Monday collectively - we\'ll see how successful we are I\'ve aways thought is was?can we stop it? fyi Just spoke with David harland\'s un team. They feel certain it is preval driving this and not parliament. Obvs parliament is happy to oblige Sent from my iPhone'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'David_Ignatius',4,1,'1432 - C05761150.txt','TomorrowHere is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in fly. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)','TomorrowHere is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in fly. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'David_Ignatius',4,1,'1433 - C05761151.txt','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'David_Ignatius',4,1,'1435 - C05761153.txt','TomorrowI\'ve been working on it. We can clear tomorrow. We will insert schedule into the rest of the week and send you a revised line block. If we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Rade let, MCC choice 4:45pm','TomorrowI\'ve been working on it. We can clear tomorrow. We will insert schedule into the rest of the week and send you a revised line block. If we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Rade let, MCC choice 4:45pm'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'David_Ignatius',4,1,'330 - C05758449.txt','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'David_Jacobson_(diplomat)',1,1,'2991 - C05764835.txt','ConfirmedWhoo hoo Five State Department nominees were confirmed by the Senate this evening: (1) Mike Posner - A/S for DRL (2) Bob Hormats - U/S for E (3) Lee Feinstein - Ambassador to Poland (4) Barry White - Ambassador to Norway (5) David Jacobson - Ambassador to Canada','ConfirmedWhoo hoo Five State Department nominees were confirmed by the Senate this evening: (1) Mike Posner - A/S for DRL (2) Bob Hormats - U/S for E (3) Lee Feinstein - Ambassador to Poland (4) Barry White - Ambassador to Norway (5) David Jacobson - Ambassador to Canada'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'David_Lloyd_George',1,1,'1834 - C05762225.txt','Gordon survives...The Parliamentary Labour Party meeting is just Over. Gordon has survived. The event, held in private, was high drama and anticlimax at once. The chair asked for rebels to come forward and speak. Only one prominent person emerged, Charles Clarke, former Home Secretary and Blairite the rest were a handful of about a half-dozen backbenchers. Their remarks about how Brown was bringing the party down were poorly received. The party, after all, was in no mood for breaking ranks and rewarding disloyalty. With this paltry showing, the opposition petered out, at least for now. Gordon then gave a speech, strong on analysis, discussing that his government was paying the price for getting the country through a difficult recession, suffering from the worst parliamentary crisis since Lloyd George and still had a program to offer. He also make the point that when the party had split int he past it was over ideology or policy and there were no stated differences presented by the opposition. So for now, Gordon has won. Sid An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!','Gordon survives...The Parliamentary Labour Party meeting is just Over. Gordon has survived. The event, held in private, was high drama and anticlimax at once. The chair asked for rebels to come forward and speak. Only one prominent person emerged, Charles Clarke, former Home Secretary and Blairite; the rest were a handful of about a half-dozen backbenchers. Their remarks about how Brown was bringing the party down were poorly received. The party, after all, was in no mood for breaking ranks and rewarding disloyalty. With this paltry showing, the opposition petered out, at least for now. Gordon then gave a speech, strong on analysis, discussing that his government was paying the price for getting the country through a difficult recession, suffering from the worst parliamentary crisis since Lloyd George and still had a program to offer. He also make the point that when the party had split int he past it was over ideology or policy and there were no stated differences presented by the opposition. So for now, Gordon has won. Sid An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'David_Miliband',5,1,'1162 - C05760427.txt','Kudos!Dear Mike--- Congrats on your book you must be very excited to see it in print after so much work. I\'m looking forward to reading it. And I hope you\'re working on the democracy/human rights speech I\'m giving the week of the 7th. Are you? Also, David Miliband told me that the UK lost more soldiers in the Falklands than they have in Afghanistan. Would you pls verify that for me? Thx. All the best, and Happy Thanksgiving! Hillary','Kudos!Dear Mike--- Congrats on your book; you must be very excited to see it in print after so much work. I\'m looking forward to reading it. And I hope you\'re working on the democracy/human rights speech I\'m giving the week of the 7th. Are you? Also, David Miliband told me that the UK lost more soldiers in the Falklands than they have in Afghanistan. Would you pls verify that for me? Thx. All the best, and Happy Thanksgiving! Hillary'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'David_Miliband',5,1,'2247 - C05763001.txt','Melanne\'s event was wonderful. Get Shaun Woodward\'s memo? Miliband interviewbelow. Sid http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/jun/12/david-miliband-gordon-brown-labour-leadership/print The Guardian David Miliband: Labour is facing the fight of its life Foreign secretary thought about quitting the government in last week\'s turmoil David Miliband expressed his frustration at a lack of vision from the Labour leadership. Photograph: Martin Godwin Voters still don\'t know what Labour and Gordon Brown stand for, David Miliband admits today, as he reveals how close he came to quitting the government during last week\'s turmoil at Westminster. Speaking to the Guardian at the end of 10 extraordinary days, the foreign secretary says the party\'s high command was given an electric shock by the disastrous European election results, and he urges fellow ministers to get out and prepare for the fight of our life. But Miliband also concedes that he considered following his close friend and ally James Purnell, who resigned from the government last week and called for the prime minister to stand down. Miliband said: I\'d made my decision on Thursday. Sometimes you can make your decisions with great planning and calculation and sometimes you have to make them rather more quickly. James made his decision in good faith, I made my decision in good faith ... we all have tolive with our decisions. The Labour party has a settled view of who should be leader, he said. This divides people who are close and people feel passionately one way and people feel passionately the other way. Describing the task now facing Labour, he says: It could not be more urgent that there is a maximum of 11 months until the next general election, that we got 15% of the vote nationally [last week], that we came second in Wales and that one in 20 people voted for us. If that does not electric shock us out of our ministerial chairs to think: \'By God, we have got the fight of our life on our hands because whatever the Tories are they certainly don\'t deserve a landslide\' ? then nothing will. Miliband has not given a domestic policy interview for nearly nine months since he felt dogged by accusations that he was manoeuvring for the premiership. He refuses to acknowledge that his decision to back Brown last week saved the prime minister, saying it is impossible to tell. But the foreign secretary feels his loyalty has given him the freedom to speak his mind without his motives being questioned by anyone in Downing Street. Miliband betrays frustration at the absence of a clear Labour vision, saying: We need the message to go out that we have got the humility to learn about what has gone wrong. It is not a masochism strategy. It is about saying what we believe in. It is about clarity, priority, adding up to purpose. I know what we stand for, I know what our instincts are, but the voters don\'t. Actually, I know what Gordon Brown stands for. We have a responsibility to make sure that, come the election, [voters] know what Labour stands for. We were not being listened to, people felt that they had been forgotten, we neither inspired nor reassured. He calls for cabinet colleagues to show stronger leadership in the battle to restore Labour\'s fortunes. We need to make sure the talents and energies of not just the whole of the cabinet, but the whole of the labour movement','Melanne\'s event was wonderful. Get Shaun Woodward\'s memo? Miliband interviewbelow. Sid http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/jun/12/david-miliband-gordon-brown-labour-leadership/print The Guardian David Miliband: Labour is facing the fight of its life Foreign secretary thought about quitting the government in last week\'s turmoil David Miliband expressed his frustration at a lack of vision from the Labour leadership. Photograph: Martin Godwin Voters still don\'t know what Labour and Gordon Brown stand for, David Miliband admits today, as he reveals how close he came to quitting the government during last week\'s turmoil at Westminster. Speaking to the Guardian at the end of 10 extraordinary days, the foreign secretary says the party\'s high command was given an \"electric shock\" by the disastrous European election results, and he urges fellow ministers to get out and prepare for \"the fight of our life\". But Miliband also concedes that he considered following his close friend and ally James Purnell, who resigned from the government last week and called for the prime minister to stand down. Miliband said: \"I\'d made my decision on Thursday. Sometimes you can make your decisions with great planning and calculation and sometimes you have to make them rather more quickly. James made his decision in good faith, I made my decision in good faith ... we all have tolive with our decisions.\" The Labour party has a settled view of who should be leader, he said. \"This divides people who are close and people feel passionately one way and people feel passionately the other way.\" Describing the task now facing Labour, he says: \"It could not be more urgent that there is a maximum of 11 months until the next general election, that we got 15% of the vote nationally [last week], that we came second in Wales and that one in 20 people voted for us. If that does not electric shock us out of our ministerial chairs to think: \'By God, we have got the fight of our life on our hands because whatever the Tories are they certainly don\'t deserve a landslide\' ? then nothing will.\" Miliband has not given a domestic policy interview for nearly nine months since he felt dogged by accusations that he was manoeuvring for the premiership. He refuses to acknowledge that his decision to back Brown last week saved the prime minister, saying \"it is impossible to tell\". But the foreign secretary feels his loyalty has given him the freedom to speak his mind without his motives being questioned by anyone in Downing Street. Miliband betrays frustration at the absence of a clear Labour vision, saying: \"We need the message to go out that we have got the humility to learn about what has gone wrong. \"It is not a masochism strategy. It is about saying what we believe in. It is about clarity, priority, adding up to purpose. I know what we stand for, I know what our instincts are, but the voters don\'t. Actually, I know what Gordon Brown stands for. \"We have a responsibility to make sure that, come the election, [voters] know what Labour stands for. We were not being listened to, people felt that they had been forgotten, we neither inspired nor reassured.\" He calls for cabinet colleagues to show stronger leadership in the battle to restore Labour\'s fortunes. \"We need to make sure the talents and energies of not just the whole of the cabinet, but the whole of the labour movement'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'David_Miliband',5,1,'2283 - C05763077.txt','Mini Schedule 7/14/099:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En route White House 9:55 am ARRIVE White House 10:00 am PRESIDENT\'S EXPANDED BILATERAL w/DUTCH PRIME MINISTER 10:30 am JAN PETER BALICENENDE White House Oval Office 10:30 am PRESIDENT\'S STATEMENT TO THE PRESS w/ PM BALKENEDE 10:45 am White House Oval Office 10:50 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 10:55 am ARRIVE State Department 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/UNDER SECRETARY ELLEN TAUSCHER 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/DUTCH FOREIGN MINISTER MAXIME \'VERHAGEN 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 3:30 pm PHOTO OPS (3) 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Outer Office and Marshall Room 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/LATVIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MARIS RIEKSTINS 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:45 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/BRITISH FS DAVID MILIBAND 5:05 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEICLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route Private Residence 6:50 pm ARRIVE Private Residence FYI: 9:15 am POTUS PRE-BRIEF MEETING Oval Office 9:30 am POTUS ONE-ON-ONE w/DUTCH PM BALDENEDE 10:00am Oval Office ### ?','Mini Schedule 7/14/099:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En route White House 9:55 am ARRIVE White House 10:00 am PRESIDENT\'S EXPANDED BILATERAL w/DUTCH PRIME MINISTER 10:30 am JAN PETER BALICENENDE White House Oval Office 10:30 am PRESIDENT\'S STATEMENT TO THE PRESS w/ PM BALKENEDE 10:45 am White House Oval Office 10:50 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 10:55 am ARRIVE State Department 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/UNDER SECRETARY ELLEN TAUSCHER 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/DUTCH FOREIGN MINISTER MAXIME \'VERHAGEN 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 3:30 pm PHOTO OPS (3) 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Outer Office and Marshall Room 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/LATVIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MARIS RIEKSTINS 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:45 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/BRITISH FS DAVID MILIBAND 5:05 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEICLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route Private Residence 6:50 pm ARRIVE Private Residence FYI: 9:15 am POTUS PRE-BRIEF MEETING Oval Office 9:30 am POTUS ONE-ON-ONE w/DUTCH PM BALDENEDE 10:00am Oval Office ### ?'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'David_Miliband',5,1,'2456 - C05763780.txt','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'\"Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'David_Miliband',5,1,'3310 - C05765825.txt','Kudos!Dear Mike--- Congrats on your book you must be very excited to see it in print after so much work. And I hope you\'re working on the democracy/human rights speech I\'m giving the week I\'m looking forward to reading it. of the 7th. Are you? Also, David Miliband told me that the UK lost more soldiers in the Falklands than they pls verify that for me? Thx. All the best, and Happy Thanksgiving! Hillary have in Afghanistan. Would you','Kudos!Dear Mike--- Congrats on your book; you must be very excited to see it in print after so much work. And I hope you\'re working on the democracy/human rights speech I\'m giving the week I\'m looking forward to reading it. of the 7th. Are you? Also, David Miliband told me that the UK lost more soldiers in the Falklands than they pls verify that for me? Thx. All the best, and Happy Thanksgiving! Hillary have in Afghanistan. Would you'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'David_Mixner',2,1,'1696 - C05761682.txt','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage, said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. He\'s out of step with the next generation. Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated, said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. \"Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage,\" said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. \"He\'s out of step with the next generation.\" Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. \"Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated,\" said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'David_Mixner',2,1,'1904 - C05762424.txt','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM This is not appropriate time for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so, Socarides says. Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification. Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military. Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton Andy Towle and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans, Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors. And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM \"This is not appropriate time\" for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. \"The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so,\" Socarides says. \"Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification.\" Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. \"The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military.\" Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton; Andy Towle; and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. \"One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans,\" Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. \"This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors.\" And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he \"will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'David_Paterson',2,1,'1984 - C05762582.txt','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'David_Paterson',2,1,'2894 - C05764653.txt','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\'  Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing, he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period, he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. \"Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\' \" Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. \"Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing,\" he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. \"What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period,\" he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'David_Petraeus',5,1,'192 - C05739787.txt','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)FYi','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)FYi'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'David_Petraeus',5,1,'197 - C05739792.txt','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)To be clear, this is not on Thursday. It\'s at some later time apart from the already schedule HPSCI & SSCI briefings FYI David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi By KATIE GLUECK I 11/14/12 9:32 AM EST Updated: 11/14/12 9:54 AM EST Gen. David Petraeus will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein told POLITICO Wednesday morning. But the exact schedule has not been set for his testimony. Mr. Petraeus has indicated his willingness [to testify]. He is eager to come before the committee so we will work out the details, Feinstein said. Earlier Wednesday, Fox New reported that the former director of the CIA who resigned last week over an extramarital affair, will still testify voluntarily on Friday before congressional intelligence committees regarding the Sept, 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya. Petraeus was initially slated to offer testimony on Benghazi at closed hearings before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Feinstein, the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said on CNN\'s The Situation Room on Tuesday that she believed Petraeus would eventually appear before the committee because he is a \'\'responsible person.','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)To be clear, this is not on Thursday. It\'s at some later time apart from the already schedule HPSCI & SSCI briefings FYI David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi By KATIE GLUECK I 11/14/12 9:32 AM EST Updated: 11/14/12 9:54 AM EST Gen. David Petraeus will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein told POLITICO Wednesday morning. But the exact schedule has not been set for his testimony. \"Mr. Petraeus has indicated his willingness [to testify]. He is eager to come before the committee so we will work out the details,\" Feinstein said. Earlier Wednesday, Fox New reported that the former director of the CIA who resigned last week over an extramarital affair, will still testify voluntarily on Friday before congressional intelligence committees regarding the Sept, 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya. Petraeus was initially slated to offer testimony on Benghazi at closed hearings before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Feinstein, the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said on CNN\'s \"The Situation Room\" on Tuesday that she believed Petraeus would eventually appear before the committee because he is a \'\'responsible person.\"'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'David_Petraeus',5,1,'200 - C05739795.txt','POLITICO Breaking News- .. _ . . From POLITICO Breaking News Driailto:breakingnews@politico.corn] POLITICO Breaking News Gen. David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced The 7:30 a.m. meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred. For more information... http://www.politico.com To unsubscribes http :h dyn politico .com/unsubscri be.cfm?em ail?BIumerifelcUR@S tate .Go v&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B88 E9D5D51C68&a lertID=1','POLITICO Breaking News- .. _ . . From POLITICO Breaking News Driailto:breakingnews@politico.corn] POLITICO Breaking News Gen. David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced The 7:30 a.m. meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred. For more information... http://www.politico.com To unsubscribes http :h dyn politico .com/unsubscri be.cfm?em ail?BIumerifelcUR@S tate .Go v&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B88 E9D5D51C68&a lertID=1'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'David_Petraeus',5,1,'202 - C05739797.txt','POLITICO Breaking NewsFrom Blumenfeld, Joshua R POLITICO Breaking News Gen David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced. The 7:30 am meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred For more information http-//www politico corn To unsubscribe, http://dyn.politico.corn/unsubscribe.cfm?ernail=BlumenfeldiR@State.Gov&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B8BE9D5D5 I C68&al ertID=1','POLITICO Breaking NewsFrom Blumenfeld, Joshua R POLITICO Breaking News Gen David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced. The 7:30 am meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred For more information http-//www politico corn To unsubscribe, http://dyn.politico.corn/unsubscribe.cfm?ernail=BlumenfeldiR@State.Gov&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B8BE9D5D5 I C68&al ertID=1'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'David_Petraeus',5,1,'210 - C05739805.txt','Fvv: WS3: Hillary and Libya WSJ: Hillary and LibyaHillary and Libya November 16. 2012 Wall Street Journal David Petraeus told Congress Friday in closed hearings that the CIA believed from the start that the September 1 attacks on the U_S. consulate in Benghazi o,,ere by terrorists. That leaves one VIP xvho\'S snil missing from Congressional serAny: Hillary Clinton. GOP Congressman Peter Kin!! said Mr. Petracits`s testimony differed from what the former CIA director told Congress itnim2diately after the attacks. Mr. King also said Mr. Petraeus said that the CIA\'s orig.inal talking poii t. on the attacks were cditt.d. The. 21t.,::\'red version beealrie the basis \'.or U.N., Ambassador Susan Rice\'s misieading and now infamotis comm<iints hiamino the aitacks on a YouTube video. Both that discrepancy aild the :Sate of the altered talking points need further digt:iing. especially if Ms. Rice is nominated to be the next Secretary of State. But Mr. Petraeus wasn\'t responsible for lax consulate security or the U.S, policy that led to the Libya debacle. That\'s Mrs, Clinton\'s bailiwick. Last month in interviews from deepest Peru_ the Secretary of State said 1 take . . responstbility for Benghazi.','Fvv: WS3: Hillary and Libya WSJ: Hillary and LibyaHillary and Libya November 16. 2012 Wall Street Journal David Petraeus told Congress Friday in closed hearings that the CIA believed from the start that the September 1 attacks on the U_S. consulate in Benghazi o,,ere by terrorists. That leaves one VIP xvho\'S snil missing from Congressional serAny: Hillary Clinton. GOP Congressman Peter Kin!! said Mr. Petracits`s testimony differed from what the former CIA director told Congress itnim2diately after the attacks. Mr. King also said Mr. Petraeus said that the CIA\'s orig.inal talking poii t. on the attacks were cditt.d. The. 21t.,::\'red version beealrie the basis \'.or U.N., Ambassador Susan Rice\'s misieading and now infamotis comm<iints hiamino the aitacks on a YouTube video. Both that discrepancy aild the :Sate of the altered talking points need further digt:iing. especially if Ms. Rice is nominated to be the next Secretary of State. But Mr. Petraeus wasn\'t responsible for lax consulate security or the U.S, policy that led to the Libya debacle. That\'s Mrs, Clinton\'s bailiwick. Last month in interviews from deepest Peru_ the Secretary of State said \"1 take . . responstbility\" for Benghazi.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'David_Robinson_(basketball)',1,1,'1082 - C05760329.txt','Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Brussels (SBU) Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and BrusselsLet\'s do conf call re this w Jack and whomever else you and he decide. FYI SENSITIVE Gentlemen, Before the end of the day I will send you the latest working version of Jack\'s trip to IIAP&B. We depart here late Tuesday, Sept 1 and return Thurs, Sept 10. Rough version of places and people is: Sept 2-3 Iraq Lew, Verma, Campbell, Elisa Slotkin (NEA), possibly Paul Jones (SRAP) and/or David Robinson (PRM) Sept 4-5 India','Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Brussels (SBU) Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and BrusselsLet\'s do conf call re this w Jack and whomever else you and he decide. FYI SENSITIVE Gentlemen, Before the end of the day I will send you the latest working version of Jack\'s trip to IIAP&B. We depart here late Tuesday, Sept 1 and return Thurs, Sept 10. Rough version of places and people is: Sept 2-3 Iraq Lew, Verma, Campbell, Elisa Slotkin (NEA), possibly Paul Jones (SRAP) and/or David Robinson (PRM) Sept 4-5 India'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'David_Rothkopf',3,1,'1803 - C05761918.txt','the Cable BROADCAST NOTICE: Dan Piccuta - RetirementThe New ForeienPolicv.com Passport : Tom Ricks : Dan Drezner : Stephen Walt : David Rothkopf : Marc Lynch The Cable : Madam Secretary : Net Effect : Shadow Govt. : The Argument : The Call US Embassy Beijing decapitated Thu, 05/14/2009 - 10:04am Citing the desire to spend more time with his wife, the charge d\'affaires of the U.S. embassy in Beijing, Dan Piccuta, has announced his retirement, a notice issued to embassy employees and obtained by The Cable says. Piccuta\'s departure will leave the embassy decapitated as of July 1, a source said. If the process for selecting an ambassador to Beijing wasn\'t in high gear before, we better hope it is now, the official said. The U.S. embassy in Beijing will also need a formal, actual deputy chief of mission. One possibility -- that Bill Weinstein, who has been the effective DCM in Beijing for four months now, would be able to drop the acting title. (The Cable previously reported that several people had turned down the Beijing ambassador job.) Piccuta\'s retirement announcement here: It seems to me that for some time now we have been living in a non-stop diplomatic highlights film. I won\'t soon forget the thrill of supporting our US Olympic family, the President and other Americans during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games. We can be proud to have safely and securely consolidated employees at our beautiful new embassy where proximity to colleagues and techno wizardry have catalyzed collaboration in our professional efforts. To that list we can now add our contributions to the engagement with China of a new U.S. administration through mutual efforts to build a positive, cooperative and comprehensive bilateral relationship. Your accomplishments are too numerous to mention in more detail, but the depth, breadth and excellence of our agencies and posts in China are acclaimed as without equal among U.S. diplomatic missions. Just as important have been successes in improving work-life balance throughout the Mission, in facilitating employment of our family members, and in promoting the sense of community and mutual support among employees, sections, and agencies as well as with constituent and neighboring posts. I am hopeful that some have noticed the effort to provide deserving officers, specialists, family members and LES employees with opportunities for professional growth including in supervisory and leadership roles. Because of the ever-increasing diversity and talent of our team, the exit of any one colleague has never diluted our combined strength nor caused us or the Department concern. I am therefore confident that we will manage the many transitions we\'ll address in the coming months with exceptional competence and that we can count on each others\' support as we prepare for new leadership throughout','\"the Cable\" BROADCAST NOTICE: Dan Piccuta - RetirementThe New ForeienPolicv.com Passport : Tom Ricks : Dan Drezner : Stephen Walt : David Rothkopf : Marc Lynch The Cable : Madam Secretary : Net Effect : Shadow Govt. : The Argument : The Call US Embassy Beijing \"decapitated\" Thu, 05/14/2009 - 10:04am Citing the desire to spend more time with his wife, the charge d\'affaires of the U.S. embassy in Beijing, Dan Piccuta, has announced his retirement, a notice issued to embassy employees and obtained by The Cable says. Piccuta\'s departure will leave the embassy \"decapitated\" as of July 1, a source said. \"If the process for selecting an ambassador to Beijing wasn\'t in high gear before, we better hope it is now,\" the official said. The U.S. embassy in Beijing will also need a formal, actual deputy chief of mission. One possibility -- that Bill Weinstein, who has been the effective DCM in Beijing for four months now, would be able to drop the \"acting\" title. (The Cable previously reported that several people had turned down the Beijing ambassador job.) Piccuta\'s retirement announcement here: It seems to me that for some time now we have been living in a non-stop diplomatic highlights film. I won\'t soon forget the thrill of supporting our US Olympic family, the President and other Americans during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games. We can be proud to have safely and securely consolidated employees at our beautiful new embassy where proximity to colleagues and techno wizardry have catalyzed collaboration in our professional efforts. To that list we can now add our contributions to the engagement with China of a new U.S. administration through mutual efforts to build a positive, cooperative and comprehensive bilateral relationship. Your accomplishments are too numerous to mention in more detail, but the depth, breadth and excellence of our agencies and posts in China are acclaimed as without equal among U.S. diplomatic missions. Just as important have been successes in improving work-life balance throughout the Mission, in facilitating employment of our family members, and in promoting the sense of community and mutual support among employees, sections, and agencies as well as with constituent and neighboring posts. I am hopeful that some have noticed the effort to provide deserving officers, specialists, family members and LES employees with opportunities for professional growth including in supervisory and leadership roles. Because of the ever-increasing diversity and talent of our team, the exit of any one colleague has never diluted our combined strength nor caused us or the Department concern. I am therefore confident that we will manage the many transitions we\'ll address in the coming months with exceptional competence and that we can count on each others\' support as we prepare for new leadership throughout'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'David_Rothkopf',3,1,'2762 - C05764429.txt','just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflectsClinton Is?-over all it reflects your amazing strength ofPurpose...keep on Sis and love I think it was in your clips over the weekend but I will send it to your right now reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it Could you be sure I get this article? reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love Someone sent this article to me yesterday it was entitled: It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? She\'s not answering those crisis calls at the White House. But she\'s quietly revolutionizing American foreign policy. By David Rothkopf Sunday, August 23, 2009 reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love I can imagine how intense this week was as you and the entire Spence clan gave Big Roy the best ever sendoff. Does your title refer to the ad or something else? your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you received this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of the error via email to disclaimerinquiries@ideacity.com and please delete the email from your system, retaining no copies in any media. We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008','just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflectsClinton Is?-over all it reflects your amazing strength of\"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love I think it was in your clips over the weekend but I will send it to your right now reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it Could you be sure I get this article? reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love Someone sent this article to me yesterday it was entitled: \"It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? She\'s not answering those crisis calls at the White House. But she\'s quietly revolutionizing American foreign policy.\" By David Rothkopf Sunday, August 23, 2009 reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love I can imagine how intense this week was as you and the entire Spence clan gave Big Roy the best ever sendoff. Does your title refer to the ad or something else? your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you received this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of the error via email to disclaimerinquiries@ideacity.com and please delete the email from your system, retaining no copies in any media. We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'David_Rothkopf',3,1,'2764 - C05764432.txt','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her defense of Hillary in her essay Obama\'s Other Wife was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the team of rivals cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her \"defense\" of Hillary in her essay \"Obama\'s Other Wife\" was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the \"team of rivals\" cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'David_Rubenstein',1,1,'2798 - C05764494.txt','guidance: Econ Club of DC as forum for HRC in Sept?Anything on your call with him you want me to followup on? Thanks strobe - I will touch base with you today so we can catch up Cheryl, regard the desire of the Economic Club of DC to invite HRC to speak (which we consulted on a week ago), they\'re now broadening the invite to be any time in the fall?which I\'d think might increase the chances of it suited her purposes. I\'m attaching a copy of the letter they\'ll send in via any channel you designate (scheduler, public affairs officer, or whatever). HRC did call this weekend and we covered a pretty wide range of substantive issues. I decided, however, not to bother her with this matter, which I hope was the right call on my part. Also, Jake put in a call to me last week. We didn\'t connect. I don\'t know if that\'s OBE as a result of HRC\'s call. In any event, I\'m around this week, though hanging out as much as ossible with Regards, Strobe This sounds interesting - can you give me a few days to determine whether it\'s even a possibility? Sept is imp month b/c of travel and unga but want to check. Let\'s also connect on unga - glad you connected with jack et al. Best Cdm Cheryl, I hope for your sake that you don\'t get this email for a while and that you\'re getting some genuine R&R. Anyway, David Rubenstein of the Carlyle Group is asking my advice on whether HRC would welcome an invitation to address the Economic Club of Washington in September. Obviously business-heavy. Audience: 400-500, screen questions for after talk and he can provide them in advance media coverage, etc. I told him I had no idea but would check. Depending on her outreach strategy for the fall, it could be a good audience, esp. if she wanted to talk about issues like China, the development, the role of the private sector, or energy/climate?i.e., the econ aspect/component of foreign policy. If I should be going elsewhere for this kind of steer, lemme know. Regards, Strobe PS: Kemal Dervi, Judith Rodin and I connected by phone with Jack Lew, Derek Chollet & others on State end re outside input into QDDR. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 1111','guidance: Econ Club of DC as forum for HRC in Sept?Anything on your call with him you want me to followup on? Thanks strobe - I will touch base with you today so we can catch up Cheryl, regard the desire of the Economic Club of DC to invite HRC to speak (which we consulted on a week ago), they\'re now broadening the invite to be any time in the fall?which I\'d think might increase the chances of it suited her purposes. I\'m attaching a copy of the letter they\'ll send in via any channel you designate (scheduler, public affairs officer, or whatever). HRC did call this weekend and we covered a pretty wide range of substantive issues. I decided, however, not to bother her with this matter, which I hope was the right call on my part. Also, Jake put in a call to me last week. We didn\'t connect. I don\'t know if that\'s OBE as a result of HRC\'s call. In any event, I\'m around this week, though hanging out as much as ossible with Regards, Strobe This sounds interesting - can you give me a few days to determine whether it\'s even a possibility? Sept is imp month b/c of travel and unga but want to check. Let\'s also connect on unga - glad you connected with jack et al. Best Cdm Cheryl, I hope for your sake that you don\'t get this email for a while and that you\'re getting some genuine R&R. Anyway, David Rubenstein of the Carlyle Group is asking my advice on whether HRC would welcome an invitation to address the Economic Club of Washington in September. Obviously business-heavy. Audience: 400-500, screen questions for after talk and he can provide them in advance; media coverage, etc. I told him I had no idea but would check. Depending on her outreach strategy for the fall, it could be a good audience, esp. if she wanted to talk about issues like China, the development, the role of the private sector, or energy/climate?i.e., the econ aspect/component of foreign policy. If I should be going elsewhere for this kind of steer, lemme know. Regards, Strobe PS: Kemal Dervi, Judith Rodin and I connected by phone with Jack Lew, Derek Chollet & others on State end re outside input into QDDR. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 1111'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'David_S._Rohde',4,1,'1320 - C05760713.txt','David Rohde SeriesI have read it and agree it is must reading for all of us. Thx. If you haven\'t read it yet, I commend the series that starts today in the NYT regarding his captivity. Have a great Sunday. PJ','David Rohde SeriesI have read it and agree it is must reading for all of us. Thx. If you haven\'t read it yet, I commend the series that starts today in the NYT regarding his captivity. Have a great Sunday. PJ'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'David_S._Rohde',4,1,'1915 - C05762440.txt','New York Times Journalist David Rohde Escapes from Taliban (SBU)(SBU) Embassy Kabul reports Mr. Rohde is at the Toschi Scout Base in North Waziristan, Pakistan. Post adds the Pakistani military will deploy three helicopters to retrieve Mr. Rohde, and his eventual destination will be Dubai via Islamabad. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 23','New York Times Journalist David Rohde Escapes from Taliban (SBU)(SBU) Embassy Kabul reports Mr. Rohde is at the Toschi Scout Base in North Waziristan, Pakistan. Post adds the Pakistani military will deploy three helicopters to retrieve Mr. Rohde, and his eventual destination will be Dubai via Islamabad. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 23'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'David_S._Rohde',4,1,'1917 - C05762442.txt','(New York Times) Times Reporter Held by Taliban EscapesStory is out. Richard called again to talk to you about it. Statement is being drafted for your review. June 21,2009 ? Times Reporter Held by Taliban Escapes By THE NEW YORK TIMES A New York Times reporter who was kidnapped by the Taliban has escaped and made his way to freedom after more than seven months of captivity in the mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan. David Rohde, along with a local reporter, Tahir Ludin and their driver, Asadullah Mangal, were abducted outside of Kabul on Nov. 10 while Mr. Rohde was researching a book. Mr. Rohde was part of the Times reporting team that won a Pulitzer Prize in May for coverage of Afghanistan and Pakistan last year. Mr. Rohde told his wife, Kristen Mulvihill, that Mr. Ludin joined him late Friday night in climbing over the wall of a compound where they were being held in the North Waziristan region of Pakistan. They found a Pakistani army scout, who led them to a nearby army base, and on Saturday they were flown to the American Bagram military base in Afghanistan. They just walked over the wall of the compound, said Ms. Muvihill. Mr. Mangal did not escape with the two other men. The initial report was that Mr. Rohde was in good health, while Mr. Ludin injured his foot in the escape. 25','(New York Times) Times Reporter Held by Taliban EscapesStory is out. Richard called again to talk to you about it. Statement is being drafted for your review. June 21,2009 ? Times Reporter Held by Taliban Escapes By THE NEW YORK TIMES A New York Times reporter who was kidnapped by the Taliban has escaped and made his way to freedom after more than seven months of captivity in the mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan. David Rohde, along with a local reporter, Tahir Ludin and their driver, Asadullah Mangal, were abducted outside of Kabul on Nov. 10 while Mr. Rohde was researching a book. Mr. Rohde was part of the Times reporting team that won a Pulitzer Prize in May for coverage of Afghanistan and Pakistan last year. Mr. Rohde told his wife, Kristen Mulvihill, that Mr. Ludin joined him late Friday night in climbing over the wall of a compound where they were being held in the North Waziristan region of Pakistan. They found a Pakistani army scout, who led them to a nearby army base, and on Saturday they were flown to the American Bagram military base in Afghanistan. \"They just walked over the wall of the compound,\" said Ms. Muvihill. Mr. Mangal did not escape with the two other men. The initial report was that Mr. Rohde was in good health, while Mr. Ludin injured his foot in the escape. 25'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'David_S._Rohde',4,1,'3098 - C05765012.txt','David Rohde SeriesIf you haven\'t read it yet, I commend the series that starts today in the NYT regarding his captivity. Have a great Sunday. PJ','David Rohde SeriesIf you haven\'t read it yet, I commend the series that starts today in the NYT regarding his captivity. Have a great Sunday. PJ'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'David_Schwartz',1,1,'1642 - C05761513.txt','DPRK/CHINA: AMCIT BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #11DPRK/CHINA BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #11 -- March 30, 2009 -- CONSULAR ACTIVITY 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 DIPLOMATIC ACTIVITY MEDIA If asked, the Department will confirm the consular visit occurred, but provide no further details. (Acting Deputy Spokesman - CA/P e-mail) OTHER SOURCES No updates from NSC. (NSC e-mail) Ops does not report any updates. Contact: Johna Ohtagaki, EAP/K David Schwartz, OCS 26','DPRK/CHINA: AMCIT BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #11DPRK/CHINA BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #11 -- March 30, 2009 -- CONSULAR ACTIVITY 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 DIPLOMATIC ACTIVITY MEDIA If asked, the Department will confirm the consular visit occurred, but provide no further details. (Acting Deputy Spokesman - CA/P e-mail) OTHER SOURCES No updates from NSC. (NSC e-mail) Ops does not report any updates. Contact: Johna Ohtagaki, EAP/K David Schwartz, OCS 26'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'David_Scott_Stone',2,1,'1227 - C05760536.txt','ScheduleCan we get Lisa\'s lunch rescheduled to before or after? And I\'d have to do a letter for Dave\'s service. What are the logisitics? Are there rooms for us if we take a smaller group? Thursday and Friday are very light -- essentially you would miss Lisa Caputo\'s lunch, Dave Stone\'s service on Thursday Nothing on Friday. As for Wednesday, they are scheduling a PC from 5-6:30pm (at least we have been told to hold that time). That is the last item on your schedule that day. What happens to my schedule if I have to go to Copenhagen, probably Wed-Fri?','ScheduleCan we get Lisa\'s lunch rescheduled to before or after? And I\'d have to do a letter for Dave\'s service. What are the logisitics? Are there rooms for us if we take a smaller group? Thursday and Friday are very light -- essentially you would miss Lisa Caputo\'s lunch, Dave Stone\'s service on Thursday Nothing on Friday. As for Wednesday, they are scheduling a PC from 5-6:30pm (at least we have been told to hold that time). That is the last item on your schedule that day. What happens to my schedule if I have to go to Copenhagen, probably Wed-Fri?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'David_Scott_Stone',2,1,'1483 - C05761242.txt','ScheduleRELEASE IN PART B6 Can you map out what this would look like and check w Jake again to ask what I would be doing before and after POTUS arrived. I defer to Huma on Copenhagen and Lisa. We do have a draft letter ready for Dave\'s service. Can we get Lisa\'s lunch rescheduled to before or after? And I\'d have to do a letter for Dave\'s service. What are the logisitics? Are there rooms for us if we take a smaller group? Thursday and Friday are very light -- essentially you would miss Lisa Caputo\'s lunch, Dave Stone\'s service on Thursday Nothing on Friday. As for Wednesday, they are scheduling a PC from 5-6:30pm (at least we have been told to hold that time). That is the last item on your schedule that day. What happens to my schedule if I have to go to Copenhagen, probably Wed-Fri?','ScheduleRELEASE IN PART B6 Can you map out what this would look like and check w Jake again to ask what I would be doing before and after POTUS arrived. I defer to Huma on Copenhagen and Lisa. We do have a draft letter ready for Dave\'s service. Can we get Lisa\'s lunch rescheduled to before or after? And I\'d have to do a letter for Dave\'s service. What are the logisitics? Are there rooms for us if we take a smaller group? Thursday and Friday are very light -- essentially you would miss Lisa Caputo\'s lunch, Dave Stone\'s service on Thursday Nothing on Friday. As for Wednesday, they are scheduling a PC from 5-6:30pm (at least we have been told to hold that time). That is the last item on your schedule that day. What happens to my schedule if I have to go to Copenhagen, probably Wed-Fri?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'David_Shipley',2,1,'1021 - C05760234.txt','May I borrowSEND by David Shipley?','May I borrowSEND by David Shipley?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'David_Shipley',2,1,'3305 - C05765814.txt','May I borrowSEND by David Shipley?','May I borrowSEND by David Shipley?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'David_Thorne_(diplomat)',1,1,'1911 - C05762435.txt','Request from CherylFYI Thanks Stu! Copying Huma and Cheryl. Nora, Just to close the loop, I did meet w/ Jeffrey Romoff and his team on Wed afternoon. They gave a very impressive into on what the University Medical Center of Pittsburgh (UPMC) is doing in Southern Italy. They are already getting a lot of political support from our Emb in Rome and are grateful for it. I gave them some practical suggestions on other levers in the USG that they could pull (TDA, OPIC, Commerce Advocacy Center). They want the Secretary will make some positive reference to Berlusconi in Italy this summer of their interest in working the GOI to build a lab/production facility for developing vaccines for H1N1 and other infectious diseases. They also note the coincidence of the G20 mtng in Pittsburgh later this summer. I made no commitment. But I do believe this is a genuinely positive program and our Emb agrees. I did pass their materials to David Thorne and urged him to be in touch. He said he would engage, once/if he is confirmed. Stu I believe the UPMC\'s goal is to have some help with the Italians in achieving funding for a project in PA. But all the background I know is below in my first email. Thanks Nora. I\'m now in touch w/ Leslie and we\'ll work something out for this week, at Mr. Romoff\'s convenience. Do you have any insight into his objectives for the mtng? That sounds great. Thanks to you both. Stu- I\'ll connect you with Leslie McCombs, who is handling this. Nora: Given my travel schedule (and Stu\'s greater expertise on this), I have asked acting PDAS Stu Jones to handle this. Thanks. Hi Phil. How are you? The Secretary is hoping you can schedule a meeting with the President of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is working on a project with the Italians and is seeking some guidance. I included some background below. Please let me know if you are available for a meeting and I\'ll connect you with them. Thanks! ? UPMC\'s Relationship with Italy: UPMC has a long and successful track record in Italy. More than a decade ago, UPMC entered into a public- private partnership in Italy, and in collaboration with the region of Sicily and two existing hospitals, established a major transplant and specialty care hospital. The construction of the 18','Request from CherylFYI Thanks Stu! Copying Huma and Cheryl. Nora, Just to close the loop, I did meet w/ Jeffrey Romoff and his team on Wed afternoon. They gave a very impressive into on what the University Medical Center of Pittsburgh (UPMC) is doing in Southern Italy. They are already getting a lot of political support from our Emb in Rome and are grateful for it. I gave them some practical suggestions on other levers in the USG that they could pull (TDA, OPIC, Commerce Advocacy Center). They want the Secretary will make some positive reference to Berlusconi in Italy this summer of their interest in working the GOI to build a lab/production facility for developing vaccines for H1N1 and other infectious diseases. They also note the coincidence of the G20 mtng in Pittsburgh later this summer. I made no commitment. But I do believe this is a genuinely positive program and our Emb agrees. I did pass their materials to David Thorne and urged him to be in touch. He said he would engage, once/if he is confirmed. Stu I believe the UPMC\'s goal is to have some help with the Italians in achieving funding for a project in PA. But all the background I know is below in my first email. Thanks Nora. I\'m now in touch w/ Leslie and we\'ll work something out for this week, at Mr. Romoff\'s convenience. Do you have any insight into his objectives for the mtng? That sounds great. Thanks to you both. Stu- I\'ll connect you with Leslie McCombs, who is handling this. Nora: Given my travel schedule (and Stu\'s greater expertise on this), I have asked acting PDAS Stu Jones to handle this. Thanks. Hi Phil. How are you? The Secretary is hoping you can schedule a meeting with the President of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is working on a project with the Italians and is seeking some guidance. I included some background below. Please let me know if you are available for a meeting and I\'ll connect you with them. Thanks! ? UPMC\'s Relationship with Italy: UPMC has a long and successful track record in Italy. More than a decade ago, UPMC entered into a public- private partnership in Italy, and in collaboration with the region of Sicily and two existing hospitals, established a major transplant and specialty care hospital. The construction of the 18'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'David_Wang_(Australia)',1,1,'3250 - C05765707.txt','BOEING - Now $2 Million!Just got this good news in anticipation to the Expo event next week. Spoke to Boeing and they are upping their $1 million cash to $2 million cash!!! Ellen ? can you make sure we invite their China Rep David Wang. We should also note it in the S speech along w the other new and improved sponsors.','BOEING - Now $2 Million!Just got this good news in anticipation to the Expo event next week. Spoke to Boeing and they are upping their $1 million cash to $2 million cash!!! Ellen ? can you make sure we invite their China Rep David Wang. We should also note it in the S speech along w the other new and improved sponsors.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'David_Weprin',1,1,'2894 - C05764653.txt','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\'  Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing, he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period, he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. \"Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\' \" Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. \"Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing,\" he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. \"What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period,\" he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'David_Yassky',1,1,'2894 - C05764653.txt','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\'  Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing, he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period, he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. \"Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\' \" Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. \"Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing,\" he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. \"What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period,\" he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'David_Young_(politician)',1,1,'328 - C05758447.txt','YOUR people... w: Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to YOUR people... w: Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to arrange a meeting with Hillary? Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to arrange a meeting with Hillary?arrange a meeting with Hillary? Pls follow up. They could come by the Dept. which seems like the only time it would work. I received call today from Bishop Schol and David Young.... The worlwild Conference of Catholic Bishops are in town and they\'re seeking an audience... Very late notice I told them BUT they have about a hundred here from all over the globe and they are our Methodists... I had the Bishop send me the details and I contact number. Attached below. I left it very vague and told them you may not even be town and how extremely busy you are... Dear Burns, It was good to talk with you again this morning. I am grateful for your willingness to help the Council of Bishops. The following are dates and times that are available: Sunday, May 3, 6:00 PM dinner - This is the opening dinner for the Council in which all of the bishops will be present. It will be at the American University Katzman Arts Center (right on the Nebraska Circle). Wednesday, May 6, 6:00 PM dinner - Again all of the bishops will be present. This dinner will be at the Bethesda Hyatt, 7400 Wisconsin Avenue. John and Burns, Great talking to you both this evening. Burns, the United Methodist Bishops from around the world are coming to the Washington area for a weeklong gathering of bishops. Bishop John is host and arranging their schedule. John can tell you more details ... it would be wonderful if a time could be found sometime during the week (Sunday-Friday) for Hillary to meet with the entire group of bishops (around 100 total) or at least the leaders of the African bishops (perhaps a group of 10 or so).','YOUR people... w: Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to YOUR people... w: Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to arrange a meeting with Hillary? Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to arrange a meeting with Hillary?arrange a meeting with Hillary? Pls follow up. They could come by the Dept. which seems like the only time it would work. I received call today from Bishop Schol and David Young.... The worlwild Conference of Catholic Bishops are in town and they\'re seeking an audience... Very late notice I told them BUT they have about a hundred here from all over the globe and they are our Methodists... I had the Bishop send me the details and I contact number. Attached below. I left it very vague and told them you may not even be town and how extremely busy you are... Dear Burns, It was good to talk with you again this morning. I am grateful for your willingness to help the Council of Bishops. The following are dates and times that are available: Sunday, May 3, 6:00 PM dinner - This is the opening dinner for the Council in which all of the bishops will be present. It will be at the American University Katzman Arts Center (right on the Nebraska Circle). Wednesday, May 6, 6:00 PM dinner - Again all of the bishops will be present. This dinner will be at the Bethesda Hyatt, 7400 Wisconsin Avenue. John and Burns, Great talking to you both this evening. Burns, the United Methodist Bishops from around the world are coming to the Washington area for a weeklong gathering of bishops. Bishop John is host and arranging their schedule. John can tell you more details ... it would be wonderful if a time could be found sometime during the week (Sunday-Friday) for Hillary to meet with the entire group of bishops (around 100 total) or at least the leaders of the African bishops (perhaps a group of 10 or so).'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Dawn_News',1,1,'1764 - C05761848.txt','(AP) Blast in Lahore many casualtiesBlast in Lahore many casualties LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) A powerful bomb exploded in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore on Wednesday, ripping buildings apart and causing many casualties, according to officials and television footage. The mid-morning blast occurred the office of the emergency police service in main business district of Lahore. The nearby office of Pakistan\'s main intelligence agency was also badly damaged. There is a large number of casualties, local government official Khoro Pervaiz told Dawn news channel. Sporadic gunfire was heard in the area of the blast, and troops rushed to the scene. Television footage taken shortly after the blast showed emergency workers carrying at least one body covered by a blanket to an ambulance, and injured bystanders mopping blood from wounds. The blast comes as government forces are engaged in a major offensive against Taliban militants who have seized control of the northwestern Swat Valley. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTLOstate.gov 14','(AP) Blast in Lahore; many casualtiesBlast in Lahore; many casualties LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) A powerful bomb exploded in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore on Wednesday, ripping buildings apart and causing many casualties, according to officials and television footage. The mid-morning blast occurred the office of the emergency police service in main business district of Lahore. The nearby office of Pakistan\'s main intelligence agency was also badly damaged. \"There is a large number of casualties,\" local government official Khoro Pervaiz told Dawn news channel. Sporadic gunfire was heard in the area of the blast, and troops rushed to the scene. Television footage taken shortly after the blast showed emergency workers carrying at least one body covered by a blanket to an ambulance, and injured bystanders mopping blood from wounds. The blast comes as government forces are engaged in a major offensive against Taliban militants who have seized control of the northwestern Swat Valley. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTLOstate.gov 14'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Days_of_the_New',1,1,'2764 - C05764432.txt','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her defense of Hillary in her essay Obama\'s Other Wife was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the team of rivals cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her \"defense\" of Hillary in her essay \"Obama\'s Other Wife\" was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the \"team of rivals\" cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Dead_Set',1,1,'1714 - C05761738.txt','NYUFyi in case you wanted to see raw input Thanks for the opportunity to suggest a line or two - 1. As a Yankees fan (though not as expert as Kris), and an eyewitness to the cap fiasco, I share everyone\'s sensitivity to sports references. But I\'m not dead set against trying to leverage that sensitivity in a self- deprecating, appropriately funny way. A couple thoughts along those lines: a. As you can see, I resisted the urge to wear my Yankees cap. b. (if the stage is set up near, for example, second base substitute whatever part of the field she\'s near) This is about as close as I\'m going to get to playing second base for the Yankees c. I kind of feel at home here in Yankee Stadium, because ever since January, I\'ve been playing on a team with a bunch of guys wearing pinstripes. (on the other hand, I\'m a little concerned about suggesting that the 1923 team looked the same, talked the same, and came from the same cities and towns - seems to be a little dismissive of a team that included such outsized personalities as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Also, saying Today\'s Yankees play with the strength of a global team could provoke an unintended laugh because they are playing so poorly this year, so far. Maybe safer to broaden it to all of baseball - like Major League Baseball is comprised of truly global teams. And the I don\'t care whether you bring us home a World Series seems like stretching too far for a sports metaphor, but in a way that doesn\'t really make sense in context. maybe better as I have every confidence that you will. ..You are starting your post-graduate life on a field of dreams, and you have every reason to believe that your own dreams of a better world can come true. (or something akin to that). 2. I think the speech could benefit from one clear soundbite that more succinctly captures the essence of her remarks. More of a clarion call to service, something like: ...And I hope some of you will join our ranks. But the State Department cannot go up against the great challenges of our time alone. And so my message to you today is this: be the special envoys of your ideals, using the vast communications tools at your disposal to help advance the interests of this nation and every nation. Be citizen ambassadors in the course of your personal and professional lives, helping to forge partnerships built on mutual interest in the face of global crises. By creating diplomatic social networks, you isz','NYUFyi in case you wanted to see raw input Thanks for the opportunity to suggest a line or two - 1. As a Yankees fan (though not as expert as Kris), and an eyewitness to the \"cap\" fiasco, I share everyone\'s sensitivity to sports references. But I\'m not dead set against trying to leverage that sensitivity in a self- deprecating, appropriately funny way. A couple thoughts along those lines: a. \"As you can see, I resisted the urge to wear my Yankees cap.\" b. (if the stage is set up near, for example, second base; substitute whatever part of the field she\'s near) \"This is about as close as I\'m going to get to playing second base for the Yankees\" c. \"I kind of feel at home here in Yankee Stadium, because ever since January, I\'ve been playing on a team with a bunch of guys wearing pinstripes.\" (on the other hand, I\'m a little concerned about suggesting that the 1923 team \"looked the same, talked the same, and came from the same cities and towns\" - seems to be a little dismissive of a team that included such outsized personalities as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Also, saying \"Today\'s Yankees play with the strength of a global team\" could provoke an unintended laugh because they are playing so poorly this year, so far. Maybe safer to broaden it to all of baseball - like \"Major League Baseball is comprised of truly global teams.\" And the \"I don\'t care whether you bring us home a World Series\" seems like stretching too far for a sports metaphor, but in a way that doesn\'t really make sense in context. maybe better as \"I have every confidence that you will. ..You are starting your post-graduate life on a field of dreams, and you have every reason to believe that your own dreams of a better world can come true.\" (or something akin to that). 2. I think the speech could benefit from one clear \"soundbite\" that more succinctly captures the essence of her remarks. More of a clarion call to service, something like: \"...And I hope some of you will join our ranks. But the State Department cannot go up against the great challenges of our time alone. And so my message to you today is this: be the special envoys of your ideals, using the vast communications tools at your disposal to help advance the interests of this nation and every nation. Be citizen ambassadors in the course of your personal and professional lives, helping to forge partnerships built on mutual interest in the face of global crises. By creating diplomatic social networks, you isz'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Dead_State',1,1,'166 - C05739756.txt','Fvv: WSJ - Miscues Before Libya Assault WSJ - Miscues Before Libya AssaultThis is a real hit piece - they intentionally twisted and misused info shared to help them understand how we work, while using Libyan sourcing as gospel. Totally unprofessional and egregiously inflammatory. Miscues Before Libya Assault Wall Street Journal Updated September 20, 2012, 9:15 p.m. EDT By MARGARET COKER in Benghazi, Libya and ADAM ENTOUS, JAY SOLOMON and SIOBHAN GORMAN in Washington Limited Security in Benghazi, Secrecy Over Safe House, Contributed to Tragedy The U.S. Consulate in Benghazi under attack on Sept. 11. The deadly assault raised questions about security lapses and misjudgments by U.S. officials. The deadly assault on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya on Sept. 11 was preceded by a succession of security lapses and misjudgments, compounded by fog-of-battle decisions, that raise questions about whether the scope of the tragedy could have been contained. U.S, officials issued alerts and ordered security precautions in neighboring Egypt ahead of protests and violence on Sept. 11, but largely overlooked the possibility of trouble at other diplomatic postings in the region. The State Department chose to maintain only limited security in Benghazi, Libya, despite months of sporadic attacks there on U.S. and other Western missions. And while the U.S. said it would ask Libya to boost security there, it did so just once, for a one week period in June, according to Libyan officials. The U.S. didn\'t seriously consider sending in the military during the attack. It summoned rapid-response teams of Marines only after the U.S. ambassador was dead. State Department officials said they doubted the Pentagon could have mobilized a rescue force quickly enough to make a difference during the fighting. The Pentagon waited for guidance from State, which is responsible for diplomatic security, a senior military official said,','Fvv: WSJ - Miscues Before Libya Assault WSJ - Miscues Before Libya AssaultThis is a real hit piece - they intentionally twisted and misused info shared to help them understand how we work, while using Libyan sourcing as gospel. Totally unprofessional and egregiously inflammatory. Miscues Before Libya Assault Wall Street Journal Updated September 20, 2012, 9:15 p.m. EDT By MARGARET COKER in Benghazi, Libya and ADAM ENTOUS, JAY SOLOMON and SIOBHAN GORMAN in Washington Limited Security in Benghazi, Secrecy Over Safe House, Contributed to Tragedy The U.S. Consulate in Benghazi under attack on Sept. 11. The deadly assault raised questions about security lapses and misjudgments by U.S. officials. The deadly assault on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya on Sept. 11 was preceded by a succession of security lapses and misjudgments, compounded by fog-of-battle decisions, that raise questions about whether the scope of the tragedy could have been contained. U.S, officials issued alerts and ordered security precautions in neighboring Egypt ahead of protests and violence on Sept. 11, but largely overlooked the possibility of trouble at other diplomatic postings in the region. The State Department chose to maintain only limited security in Benghazi, Libya, despite months of sporadic attacks there on U.S. and other Western missions. And while the U.S. said it would ask Libya to boost security there, it did so just once, for a one week period in June, according to Libyan officials. The U.S. didn\'t seriously consider sending in the military during the attack. It summoned rapid-response teams of Marines only after the U.S. ambassador was dead. State Department officials said they doubted the Pentagon could have mobilized a rescue force quickly enough to make a difference during the fighting. The Pentagon waited for guidance from State, which is responsible for diplomatic security, a senior military official said,'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Dean_Acheson',4,1,'1532 - C05761326.txt','Mini schedule 4/22/098:40 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Raybum House Office Building 8:40 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 9:00 am En route Raybum House Office Building *Dial-1n Number: 202-647-0817 PIN: 12345 *Staff: Rich Verma 9:00 am ARRIVE Raybum House Office Building 9:30 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 1:30 pm Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2172 1:30 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 1:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:55 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/HEARING PREP TEAM 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office or Secretary\'s Conference Room 2:35 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT STATE DEPARTMENT\'S GREENING 3:15 pm DIPLOMACY\' EARTH DAY EVENT Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor 3:30 pm INTERVIEW w/MARK LANDLER, THE NEW YORK TIMES 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office *On The Record. 4:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 4:25 pm ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 24','Mini schedule 4/22/098:40 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Raybum House Office Building 8:40 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 9:00 am En route Raybum House Office Building *Dial-1n Number: 202-647-0817 PIN: 12345 *Staff: Rich Verma 9:00 am ARRIVE Raybum House Office Building 9:30 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 1:30 pm Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2172 1:30 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 1:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:55 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/HEARING PREP TEAM 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office or Secretary\'s Conference Room 2:35 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT STATE DEPARTMENT\'S \"GREENING 3:15 pm DIPLOMACY\' EARTH DAY EVENT Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor 3:30 pm INTERVIEW w/MARK LANDLER, THE NEW YORK TIMES 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office *On The Record. 4:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 4:25 pm ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 24'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Dean_Acheson',4,1,'1535 - C05761329.txt','Mini Schedule Thursday, 4/23/098:10 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 8:30 am En route Rayburn House Office Building . 8:30 am ARRIVE Rayburn House Office Building 9:00 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 12:00 pm ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS Rayburn H.O.B. Room 2359 12:05 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:25 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR POTUS/VP MEETING 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:50 pm VIDEOTAPE MESSAGE FOR WORLD MALARIA DAY (T) 2:00 pm Marshall Room 2:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ANN HENRY 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/THAI FOREIGN MINISTER KASIT PIROMYA 3:00pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding 3:15 pm REMARKS AT TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY EVENT 3:45 pm Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Called for 3:00 PM. 3:50 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 3:55 pm ARRIVE White House 4:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VP BIDEN 4:30 pm Oval Office 4:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 4:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 4:40 pm OFFICE TIME 5:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:15 pm MEETING w/THE AGA KHAN, SPLRTUAL LEADER OF 5:35 pm SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI MUSLIMS Secretary\'s Office *Official Photo preceding meeting 5:45 pm MEETING w/BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED NATIONS 6:15 pm FOUNDATION James Monroe Rill, 8th Floor (T). Official Photo preceding mtg. 6:25 pm PHOTO OP w/DANISH MINISTER FOR DEVELOPMENT 26','Mini Schedule Thursday, 4/23/098:10 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 8:30 am En route Rayburn House Office Building . 8:30 am ARRIVE Rayburn House Office Building 9:00 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 12:00 pm ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS Rayburn H.O.B. Room 2359 12:05 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:25 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR POTUS/VP MEETING 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:50 pm VIDEOTAPE MESSAGE FOR WORLD MALARIA DAY (T) 2:00 pm Marshall Room 2:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ANN HENRY 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/THAI FOREIGN MINISTER KASIT PIROMYA 3:00pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding 3:15 pm REMARKS AT TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY EVENT 3:45 pm Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Called for 3:00 PM. 3:50 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 3:55 pm ARRIVE White House 4:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VP BIDEN 4:30 pm Oval Office 4:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 4:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 4:40 pm OFFICE TIME 5:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:15 pm MEETING w/THE AGA KHAN, SPLRTUAL LEADER OF 5:35 pm SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI MUSLIMS Secretary\'s Office *Official Photo preceding meeting 5:45 pm MEETING w/BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED NATIONS 6:15 pm FOUNDATION James Monroe Rill, 8th Floor (T). Official Photo preceding mtg. 6:25 pm PHOTO OP w/DANISH MINISTER FOR DEVELOPMENT 26'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Dean_Acheson',4,1,'1930 - C05762480.txt','GLIFFA Gay Pride Event - Vandalism (proofed and revised)Attachments: Gay pride flyer with photos (2).pub See below in case this bics an issue. Attached is the flyer for today\'s event to be held at noon in the Dean Acheson Auditorium. Our staff observed to our dismay that during the night or early this morning, someone removed and discarded all of the flyers for this event which we had placed in elevator wells throughout the building. We consider this Anti - Gay vandalism, and though not entirely unexpected, it certainly cannot be tolerated. My staff is in the process of reprinting and distributing the announcements, which are critical to ensure the broadest possible publicity for attendance. Moreover it is very important that GLIFFA understand the Department of State supports them as fully as we do all other Affinity Groups. Moreover, we will protect their rights to assembly, free speech, and freedom from harassment. We ask that you immediate help in monitoring the elevator wells and other spaces for the next two hours to deter and discourage vandals. Please have your personnel approach anyone in the act of unauthorized poster removal, and take any other measures you deem appropriate to deal with this situation. Thank you for the advice you have already given and thanks in advance for the assistance and support you will render to address this problem. John John ivt. Robinson Director - Office of Civil Rights/ Chief Diversity Officer U.S. State Department 2201 C Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20520 202-647-9294 voice \' 202-647-4969 fax johnmrl@state.gov 48','GLIFFA Gay Pride Event - Vandalism (proofed and revised)Attachments: Gay pride flyer with photos (2).pub See below in case this bics an issue. Attached is the flyer for today\'s event to be held at noon in the Dean Acheson Auditorium. Our staff observed to our dismay that during the night or early this morning, someone removed and discarded all of the flyers for this event which we had placed in elevator wells throughout the building. We consider this Anti - Gay vandalism, and though not entirely unexpected, it certainly cannot be tolerated. My staff is in the process of reprinting and distributing the announcements, which are critical to ensure the broadest possible publicity for attendance. Moreover it is very important that GLIFFA understand the Department of State supports them as fully as we do all other Affinity Groups. Moreover, we will protect their rights to assembly, free speech, and freedom from harassment. We ask that you immediate help in monitoring the elevator wells and other spaces for the next two hours to deter and discourage vandals. Please have your personnel approach anyone in the act of unauthorized poster removal, and take any other measures you deem appropriate to deal with this situation. Thank you for the advice you have already given and thanks in advance for the assistance and support you will render to address this problem. John John ivt. Robinson Director - Office of Civil Rights/ Chief Diversity Officer U.S. State Department 2201 C Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20520 202-647-9294 voice \' 202-647-4969 fax johnmrl@state.gov 48'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Dean_Acheson',4,1,'2084 - C05762737.txt','Mini Schedule 7/10/097:30 am PHONE CALL w/SWISS FEDERAL COUNCILLOR MICHELINE 7:45 am CALMY-REY Secretary\'s Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am PRIVATE BREAKFAST 9:30 am James Madison Room, 84\' floor 9:30 am OFFICE TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am TOWN HALL MEETING 11:00 am Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Approx. 700 employees attending. 11:30 am PHOTO OPS 11:35 am Secretary\'s Outer Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR DANIEL BENJAMIN, 12:20 pm COORDINATOR FOR COUNTERTERRORISM Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 170 guests attending. 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm MEETING w/TIM SOLSO, CEO OF CUMMINS AND CO-CHAIR US- 1:30 pm BRAZIL CEO FORUM Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/EUROPEAN UNION COMMISSIONER BENITA 2:00 pm FERRERO-WALDNER Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/UN AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm MEETING w/DENNIS ROSS 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Reagan National Airport 3:35 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 4:00 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport via US Air Shuttle #2187 En route New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 5:13 pm ARRIVE New York, New York 5:30 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 6:30 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 134','Mini Schedule 7/10/097:30 am PHONE CALL w/SWISS FEDERAL COUNCILLOR MICHELINE 7:45 am CALMY-REY Secretary\'s Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am PRIVATE BREAKFAST 9:30 am James Madison Room, 84\' floor 9:30 am OFFICE TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am TOWN HALL MEETING 11:00 am Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Approx. 700 employees attending. 11:30 am PHOTO OPS 11:35 am Secretary\'s Outer Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR DANIEL BENJAMIN, 12:20 pm COORDINATOR FOR COUNTERTERRORISM Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 170 guests attending. 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm MEETING w/TIM SOLSO, CEO OF CUMMINS AND CO-CHAIR US- 1:30 pm BRAZIL CEO FORUM Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/EUROPEAN UNION COMMISSIONER BENITA 2:00 pm FERRERO-WALDNER Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/UN AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm MEETING w/DENNIS ROSS 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Reagan National Airport 3:35 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 4:00 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport via US Air Shuttle #2187 En route New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 5:13 pm ARRIVE New York, New York 5:30 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 6:30 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 134'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Dear_Bill',3,1,'247 - C05739851.txt','Thank you so muchMany thanks. Will do my best. Get well soon, and have a wonderful holiday. I\'m very lucky to serve in your State Department. Dear Bill and Tom, I\'m sorry that I cannot be on the Hill today as we had long planned, but very grateful that you both will be. The Department and I appreciate your leadership everyday. So, be nursing my cracked head and cheering you on as you remain calm and carry on! Happy Holidays--H','Thank you so muchMany thanks. Will do my best. Get well soon, and have a wonderful holiday. I\'m very lucky to serve in your State Department. Dear Bill and Tom, I\'m sorry that I cannot be on the Hill today as we had long planned, but very grateful that you both will be. The Department and I appreciate your leadership everyday. So, be nursing my cracked head and cheering you on as you \"remain calm and carry on\"! Happy Holidays--H'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Dear_Bill',3,1,'248 - C05739852.txt','Thank you so muchThanks I wish I could tell u I am looking forward to this but it would be a lie! Get better... Dear Bill and Tom, I\'m sorry that I cannot be on the Hill today as we had long planned, but very grateful that you both will be. The Department and I appreciate your leadership everyday. So, I\'ll be nursing my cracked head and cheering you on as you remain calm and carry on! Happy Ho lidays?H','Thank you so muchThanks I wish I could tell u I am looking forward to this but it would be a lie! Get better... Dear Bill and Tom, I\'m sorry that I cannot be on the Hill today as we had long planned, but very grateful that you both will be. The Department and I appreciate your leadership everyday. So, I\'ll be nursing my cracked head and cheering you on as you \"remain calm and carry on\"! Happy Ho lidays?H'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Dear_Bill',3,1,'249 - C05739853.txt','Thank you so muchThanks I wish I could tell u I am looking forward to this but it would be a lie! Get better... Dear Bill and Tom, I\'m sorry that I cannot be on the Hill today as we had long planned, but very grateful that you both will be. The Department and I appreciate your leadership everyday. So, I\'ll be nursing my (*racked head and cheering you on as you remain calm and carry on! Happy Hoiiclays?H','Thank you so muchThanks I wish I could tell u I am looking forward to this but it would be a lie! Get better... Dear Bill and Tom, I\'m sorry that I cannot be on the Hill today as we had long planned, but very grateful that you both will be. The Department and I appreciate your leadership everyday. So, I\'ll be nursing my (*racked head and cheering you on as you \"remain calm and carry on\"! Happy Hoiiclays?H'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Dear_Dave',1,1,'1401 - C05761097.txt','From Amb. HolbrookePls print for me. FYI. Dear All? Ambassador Holbrooke asked us to make sure the email below goes to: Secretary Clinton General Jones Admiral Mullen General McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Beaver Dear Dave, Several people have revisited an idea I know you have heard before ? that ISAF, the UN, and the U.S. Mission buy some of their food on the local economy. This would: provide a source of rapid income to farmers reduce somewhat the amount of resupply convoys I have asked MG Field to look into this. I know that there are health and security issues, but perhaps there are ways to deal with them on a local basis. Richard Holbrooke cc: Secretary Clinton General Jim Jones Admiral Mike Mullen Gen. Stanley McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Bever','From Amb. HolbrookePls print for me. FYI. Dear All? Ambassador Holbrooke asked us to make sure the email below goes to: Secretary Clinton General Jones Admiral Mullen General McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Beaver Dear Dave, Several people have revisited an idea I know you have heard before ? that ISAF, the UN, and the U.S. Mission buy some of their food on the local economy. This would: provide a source of rapid income to farmers; reduce somewhat the amount of resupply convoys; I have asked MG Field to look into this. I know that there are health and security issues, but perhaps there are ways to deal with them on a local basis. Richard Holbrooke cc: Secretary Clinton General Jim Jones Admiral Mike Mullen Gen. Stanley McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Bever'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Dear_Mr._President_(album)',2,1,'1596 - C05761435.txt','Syrian presidents brotherOk. Are you going back tonight? You ok with this condolence cable for Syrian president assad? He brother died after a long illness. Dear Mr. President: Sincerely yours,','Syrian presidents brotherOk. Are you going back tonight? You ok with this condolence cable for Syrian president assad? He brother died after a long illness. Dear Mr. President: Sincerely yours,'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Dear_Mr._President_(album)',2,1,'3495 - C05766123.txt','Syrian presidents brotherYes taking shuttle with you Was going to take train to usss party but with weather and luggage, will just meet u at Iga. All shuttles delayed 30 minutes. Ok. Are you going back tonight? You ok with this condolence cable for Syrian president assad? He brother died after a long illness. Dear Mr. President: Sincerely yours,','Syrian presidents brotherYes taking shuttle with you Was going to take train to usss party but with weather and luggage, will just meet u at Iga. All shuttles delayed 30 minutes. Ok. Are you going back tonight? You ok with this condolence cable for Syrian president assad? He brother died after a long illness. Dear Mr. President: Sincerely yours,'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Dear_Nora',2,1,'2105 - C05762768.txt','Congratulations!Dear Nora, Please pass along the following message to Cheryl. Thanks, Jeff Sachs Dear Cheryl, Congratulations on the launch of the $20b G8 initiative. This will stand as a historic success of President Obama and Secretary Clinton. Please do convey my personal congratulations and gratitude to Secretary Clinton if you have a moment to do so. I know what a key role you personally played in bringing this to fruition. I would like to suggest one overarching strategy for success. Please do push hard on the donors (USAID included!) to pool the donor resources into one, at most two, multilateral funding streams. Certainly the World Bank should be the main spigot, and IFAD possibly a second. By pooling the resources, we\'ll cut down BY YEARS on the delays, donor negotiations, further talk, report writing, expert trips, etc., etc., which are now the biggest single threat to success of the initiative. I look forward to a few minutes by phone or in person to offer some tips coming from long years of experience in this sphere. This can be a real historic path-breaker, if it\'s not swallowed in the agencies! Warm regards and kudos! Jeff Sachs 1 AO','Congratulations!Dear Nora, Please pass along the following message to Cheryl. Thanks, Jeff Sachs Dear Cheryl, Congratulations on the launch of the $20b G8 initiative. This will stand as a historic success of President Obama and Secretary Clinton. Please do convey my personal congratulations and gratitude to Secretary Clinton if you have a moment to do so. I know what a key role you personally played in bringing this to fruition. I would like to suggest one overarching strategy for success. Please do push hard on the donors (USAID included!) to pool the donor resources into one, at most two, multilateral funding streams. Certainly the World Bank should be the main spigot, and IFAD possibly a second. By pooling the resources, we\'ll cut down BY YEARS on the delays, donor negotiations, further talk, report writing, expert trips, etc., etc., which are now the biggest single threat to success of the initiative. I look forward to a few minutes by phone or in person to offer some tips coming from long years of experience in this sphere. This can be a real historic path-breaker, if it\'s not swallowed in the agencies! Warm regards and kudos! Jeff Sachs 1 AO'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Dear_Nora',2,1,'2467 - C05763801.txt','Congratulations!Not sure - we have seeking to do so with Jack who is working on it Can we implement his suggestion about pooling donors? Fyi Dear Nora, Please pass along the following message to Cheryl. Thanks, Jeff Sachs','Congratulations!Not sure - we have seeking to do so with Jack who is working on it Can we implement his suggestion about pooling donors? Fyi Dear Nora, Please pass along the following message to Cheryl. Thanks, Jeff Sachs'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Death_of_Kevin_Gately',1,1,'1817 - C05761995.txt','Mini schedule 5-15-098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFIN 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am (t) PHONE CALL w/INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER PRANAB 9:30 am (t) KUMAR MUKEFUEE Secretary\'s Office? 9:30 am MEETING w/DOUG HATTAWAY 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:05 am PHOTO OP w/ KEVIN GATELY & DAUGHTER 10:10 amSecretary\'s Office *Kevin works for Lew Lukens. 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/DEFENSE SECRETARY GATES AND 11:15 am GENERAL JONES White House Situation Room 11:30 am DEPART White House, En route State Department 11:45 am OFFICE TIME 12:50 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:55 pm DEPART State Department En route White House 1:00 pm ARRIVE White House 1:05 pmWEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 1:35 pmOval Office 1:40 pmDEPART White House *En route State Department 1:45 pmARRIVE State Department 2:00 pmS WEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR IVO DAALDER, 75','Mini schedule 5-15-098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFIN 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am (t) PHONE CALL w/INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER PRANAB 9:30 am (t) KUMAR MUKEFUEE Secretary\'s Office? 9:30 am MEETING w/DOUG HATTAWAY 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:05 am PHOTO OP w/ KEVIN GATELY & DAUGHTER 10:10 amSecretary\'s Office *Kevin works for Lew Lukens. 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/DEFENSE SECRETARY GATES AND 11:15 am GENERAL JONES White House Situation Room 11:30 am DEPART White House, En route State Department 11:45 am OFFICE TIME 12:50 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:55 pm DEPART State Department En route White House 1:00 pm ARRIVE White House 1:05 pmWEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 1:35 pmOval Office 1:40 pmDEPART White House *En route State Department 1:45 pmARRIVE State Department 2:00 pmS WEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR IVO DAALDER, 75'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Death_of_Osama_bin_Laden',1,1,'2582 - C05764073.txt','language from 2003 State Dept Human Rights reportOperative language / Sri Lanka: The Government generally respected the human rights of its citizens however, there were serious problems in some areas. There were no reports of security forces committing politically motivated killings and no reports of disappearances however, the military and police reportedly tortured, killed and raped detainees.','language from 2003 State Dept Human Rights reportOperative language / Sri Lanka: The Government generally respected the human rights of its citizens; however, there were serious problems in some areas. There were no reports of security forces committing politically motivated killings and no reports of disappearances; however, the military and police reportedly tortured, killed and raped detainees.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Death_panel',1,1,'3091 - C05765000.txt','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about death panels. As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about \"death panels.\" As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Death_squad',1,1,'1455 - C05761188.txt','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq. Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen. A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut. Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue. She said that many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance \"is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq.\" Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by \"visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen.\" A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that \"the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut.\" Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, \"Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue.\" She said that \"many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Debate_over_Chinas_economic_responsibilities_for_climate_change_mitigation',5,1,'1474 - C05761222.txt','NYT EditorialAnd also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do some deep soul-searching and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.','NYT EditorialAnd also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal; that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do \"some deep soul-searching\" and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but \"there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.\"'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Debate_over_Chinas_economic_responsibilities_for_climate_change_mitigation',5,1,'3471 - C05766084.txt','NYT EditorialBy the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do some deep soul-searching and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.','NYT EditorialBy the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do \"some deep soul-searching\" and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but \"there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.\"'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Debate_over_Chinas_economic_responsibilities_for_climate_change_mitigation',5,1,'3472 - C05766085.txt','NYT EditorialSee below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed.','NYT EditorialSee below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Debate_over_Chinas_economic_responsibilities_for_climate_change_mitigation',5,1,'3478 - C05766092.txt','NYT EditorialDo you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do some deep soul-searching and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass. China has also been demanding that rich nations contribute hundreds of millions of dollars a year to help poor countries address the threat of climate change. Again Mr. Stern was blunt. Washington is prepared to help those who need it, but given China\'s huge reserves and revved-up economy, he said he could not envision public funds, certainly not from the United States, going to China. The most positive development has been a pledge by the European Union to contribute $10.5 billion over the next three years to help poorer countries deal with climate change. The United States has said that it will make a contribution but has not said how big it will be.','NYT EditorialDo you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do \"some deep soul-searching\" and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but \"there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.\" China has also been demanding that rich nations contribute hundreds of millions of dollars a year to help poor countries address the threat of climate change. Again Mr. Stern was blunt. Washington is prepared to help those who need it, but given China\'s huge reserves and revved-up economy, he said he could not envision \"public funds, certainly not from the United States, going to China.\" The most positive development has been a pledge by the European Union to contribute $10.5 billion over the next three years to help poorer countries deal with climate change. The United States has said that it will make a contribution but has not said how big it will be.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Debate_over_Chinas_economic_responsibilities_for_climate_change_mitigation',5,1,'3479 - C05766093.txt','NYT EditorialWill get back to you on the specific process, but my understanding is that it will be a series of bilats and possibly some working sessions. You can meet with leaders harder for Todd or Chu to do so. And also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed.','NYT EditorialWill get back to you on the specific process, but my understanding is that it will be a series of bilats and possibly some working sessions. You can meet with leaders; harder for Todd or Chu to do so. And also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal; that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Debt_relief',1,1,'1359 - C05760795.txt','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence; through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom; and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Decapitation',2,1,'1903 - C05762423.txt','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks. Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting God is Great, mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, \"I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks.\" Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting \"God is Great,\" mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Decapitation',2,1,'3344 - C05765871.txt','Uganda Death Penalty for Homosexual Activity Pending LawWhen my son told me he was gay, I told him, \'Now, I love you more.\' I want to tell the world that hatred is not born with human beings, it is a seed that is planted by adults and is fostered creating a climate of intolerance and violence. We must change our ways and understand that anyone ...could have been my son. And I want everybody to know that Jorge Steven was a very much loved son. -Miriam Mercado\'s statement Background: Stephen Mercado was found decapitated, dismembered, and burned by the side of the road in PR. The police investigator reportedly suggested that he got what he deserved for living that type of lifestyle. Here\'s an AP article after the suspect was arrested: Murder charge filed in Puerto Rico teen slaying By MIKE MELIA (AP) ? 6 days ago SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico ? Murder charges were filed Wednesday in the slaying of a gay teenager whose decapitated, partially burned body was found last week, while U.S. authorities said they were still considering whether to make it a hate crime case. Gay activists expressed disappointment that the suspect wasn\'t immediately charged with a hate crime, saying authorities in Puerto Rico have never invoked a law covering crimes based on sexual orientation. The dismembered body of 19-year-old college student Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado was discovered Friday along a road in the interior town of Cayey. Lopez was widely known as a volunteer for organizations advocating HIV prevention and gay rights, and activists are planning remembrance vigils for him in cities including San Juan, New York and Chicago. The suspect, 26-year-old Juan Martinez Matos, was arrested earlier this week and allegedly confessed to killing Lopez and mutilating his body. He was charged with first-degree murder and weapons violations and jailed on $4 million bond. An attorney for Martinez could not immediately be reached for comment. Martinez met Lopez while looking for women Thursday night in an area known for prostitution, according to prosecutor Jose Bermudez Santos. Bermudez said the suspect confessed to stabbing Lopez, who was dressed as a woman, after discovering he was a man.','Uganda Death Penalty for Homosexual Activity Pending Law\"When my son told me he was gay, I told him, \'Now, I love you more.\' I want to tell the world that hatred is not born with human beings, it is a seed that is planted by adults and is fostered creating a climate of intolerance and violence. We must change our ways and understand that anyone ...could have been my son. And I want everybody to know that Jorge Steven was a very much loved son.\" -Miriam Mercado\'s statement Background: Stephen Mercado was found decapitated, dismembered, and burned by the side of the road in PR. The police investigator reportedly suggested that he got what he deserved for living \"that type of lifestyle.\" Here\'s an AP article after the suspect was arrested: Murder charge filed in Puerto Rico teen slaying By MIKE MELIA (AP) ? 6 days ago SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico ? Murder charges were filed Wednesday in the slaying of a gay teenager whose decapitated, partially burned body was found last week, while U.S. authorities said they were still considering whether to make it a hate crime case. Gay activists expressed disappointment that the suspect wasn\'t immediately charged with a hate crime, saying authorities in Puerto Rico have never invoked a law covering crimes based on sexual orientation. The dismembered body of 19-year-old college student Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado was discovered Friday along a road in the interior town of Cayey. Lopez was widely known as a volunteer for organizations advocating HIV prevention and gay rights, and activists are planning remembrance vigils for him in cities including San Juan, New York and Chicago. The suspect, 26-year-old Juan Martinez Matos, was arrested earlier this week and allegedly confessed to killing Lopez and mutilating his body. He was charged with first-degree murder and weapons violations and jailed on $4 million bond. An attorney for Martinez could not immediately be reached for comment. Martinez met Lopez while looking for women Thursday night in an area known for prostitution, according to prosecutor Jose Bermudez Santos. Bermudez said the suspect confessed to stabbing Lopez, who was dressed as a woman, after discovering he was a man.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Decatur,_Alabama',1,1,'3681 - C05766540.txt','(AP) US Congress Party SwitchWASHINGTON - Senior House aides say freshman Democratic lawmaker Parker Griffith of Alabama is switching to the Republican Party. Griffith was narrowly elected last year from a region of northern Alabama that includes Huntsville and Decatur. President Barack Obama lost the district badly to Republican John McCain. Griffith is a radiation oncologist. His switch comes as Congress is trying to pass a much-contested health care bill. Democrats will still control the House by a substantial margin.','(AP) US Congress Party SwitchWASHINGTON - Senior House aides say freshman Democratic lawmaker Parker Griffith of Alabama is switching to the Republican Party. Griffith was narrowly elected last year from a region of northern Alabama that includes Huntsville and Decatur. President Barack Obama lost the district badly to Republican John McCain. Griffith is a radiation oncologist. His switch comes as Congress is trying to pass a much-contested health care bill. Democrats will still control the House by a substantial margin.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Deception',1,1,'1921 - C05762454.txt','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated; I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Decision_cycle',1,1,'1902 - C05762421.txt','fYiFYI, Gary Sick\'s latest analysis on Iran below (posted on his blog). Sick has independent sources and is very well informed. June 17, 2009 Is this another Iranian revolution? To someone who has watched and studied the Iranian revolution of 1979 with fascination, developments in Iran today have an eerie reminiscence. Then there were massive protests that filled the streets, often marching in dignified but ominous silence there was bloodshed as nervous security men with guns faced determined but unarmed crowds there were sullen mourning parades20there were catchy chants and ritual calls of Down with the shah! at night the rooftops rang with shouts of allahu akbar. You need only change shah to dictator, and you have a description of what is happening in Iran today. But there is one very big difference. Thirty years ago, Iran had a charismatic cleric named Ayatollah Khomeini who had a refined sense of strategy and a willingness to risk everything for the cause he represented. On the other side was Mohammed Reza Shah, who had been on the throne for some 37 years and who commanded one of the most powerful military and security regimes in the world. On the surface it appeared to be an uneven battle ? guns against turbans ? but the ruler with the guns wavered and the turbans grew in size and confidence until the old order collapsed. Today the nominal leader of the opposition forces is a reformed radical, Mir Hossein Mousavi, who is notably lacking in personal charisma. On the other side is the constitutional Leader, Ayatollah IChamene\' i, who is widely perceived as a cautious political animal with limited qualifications for his religious post and who compensates for his own lack of charisma by manipulation of the political system and the institutions most loyal to him ? particularly the politically minded clergy and the powerful security forces, including the Revolutionary Guards. Neither of these men seems to be fully in control of their own forces, let alone the situation. The fraudulent election defeat of Mousavi was a triggering event, but the energy behind these unprecedented demonstrations is due more to the sense of outrage and betrayal at the gross manipulation of numbers by the regime than it is about any undying devotion to Mousavi. Yesterday Mousavi ordered that people stay home in face of a conflicting pro-regime demonstration. They marched anyway (and the daughter of former president Rafsanjani joined them and urged them on). Mousavi then ordered everyone to march the following day (which they were probably going to do with or without his orders). IChamene\'i announced the divine assessment of the election outcome ? even before it would probably have been physically possible to count the more than 40 million ballots. Then, in the face of mass protests, he ordered an investigation of the results by the Guardian Council? the same organization that was responsible for managing the election in the first place. No one believed him in either case, and no one expected anything of importance from the Guardian Council. Khamene\'i has ordered peace and reconciliation. No one paid any attention. I deliberately did not mention president-elect Ahmadinejad. After celebrating his victory, he went off to a largely symbolic meeting in Moscow. He seems to be out of the decision loop and more of a passive player than a major actor in these events. So who is calling the shots? Mousavi seems to be running along after the crowd, not leading it. But that is probably all that is required to keep the protest in motion.','fYiFYI, Gary Sick\'s latest analysis on Iran below (posted on his blog). Sick has independent sources and is very well informed. June 17, 2009 Is this another Iranian revolution? To someone who has watched and studied the Iranian revolution of 1979 with fascination, developments in Iran today have an eerie reminiscence. Then there were massive protests that filled the streets, often marching in dignified but ominous silence; there was bloodshed as nervous security men with guns faced determined but unarmed crowds; there were sullen mourning parades;20there were catchy chants and ritual calls of \"Down with the shah!\"; at night the rooftops rang with shouts of allahu akbar. You need only change \"shah\" to \"dictator,\" and you have a description of what is happening in Iran today. But there is one very big difference. Thirty years ago, Iran had a charismatic cleric named Ayatollah Khomeini who had a refined sense of strategy and a willingness to risk everything for the cause he represented. On the other side was Mohammed Reza Shah, who had been on the throne for some 37 years and who commanded one of the most powerful military and security regimes in the world. On the surface it appeared to be an uneven battle ? guns against turbans ? but the ruler with the guns wavered and the turbans grew in size and confidence until the old order collapsed. Today the nominal leader of the opposition forces is a reformed radical, Mir Hossein Mousavi, who is notably lacking in personal charisma. On the other side is the constitutional Leader, Ayatollah IChamene\' i, who is widely perceived as a cautious political animal with limited qualifications for his religious post and who compensates for his own lack of charisma by manipulation of the political system and the institutions most loyal to him ? particularly the politically minded clergy and the powerful security forces, including the Revolutionary Guards. Neither of these men seems to be fully in control of their own forces, let alone the situation. The fraudulent election defeat of Mousavi was a triggering event, but the energy behind these unprecedented demonstrations is due more to the sense of outrage and betrayal at the gross manipulation of numbers by the regime than it is about any undying devotion to Mousavi. Yesterday Mousavi ordered that people stay home in face of a conflicting pro-regime demonstration. They marched anyway (and the daughter of former president Rafsanjani joined them and urged them on). Mousavi then \"ordered\" everyone to march the following day (which they were probably going to do with or without his orders). IChamene\'i announced the \"divine assessment\" of the election outcome ? even before it would probably have been physically possible to count the more than 40 million ballots. Then, in the face of mass protests, he ordered an investigation of the results by the Guardian Council? the same organization that was responsible for managing the election in the first place. No one believed him in either case, and no one expected anything of importance from the Guardian Council. Khamene\'i has ordered peace and reconciliation. No one paid any attention. I deliberately did not mention president-elect Ahmadinejad. After celebrating his \"victory,\" he went off to a largely symbolic meeting in Moscow. He seems to be out of the decision loop and more of a passive player than a major actor in these events. So who is calling the shots? Mousavi seems to be running along after the crowd, not leading it. But that is probably all that is required to keep the protest in motion.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Declan_Kelly',2,1,'1126 - C05760378.txt','Kelly, Declan Kelly, DecIanHe\'s thrilled. Wants to know when it\'s actually out but will keep it close hold until then. I want to send him to both Ireland and the North as soon as possible. I can have it announced here on Monday - can\'t today Can you get announce ready so as soon as I reach him, you can get it out? Yes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl Full security clearance has been granted Heather et al notified Regards pat','Kelly, Declan Kelly, DecIanHe\'s thrilled. Wants to know when it\'s actually out but will keep it close hold until then. I want to send him to both Ireland and the North as soon as possible. I can have it announced here on Monday - can\'t today Can you get announce ready so as soon as I reach him, you can get it out? Yes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl Full security clearance has been granted Heather et al notified Regards pat'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Declan_Kelly',2,1,'3308 - C05765823.txt','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact; the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Deep_Six_(song)',1,1,'3442 - C05766048.txt','We ought to do outreachCheryl: Yes, the Secretary should make the call I remain ready to participate in any meetings with any domestic or international gay rights groups to brief them on what we are doing, and on my conversations with Museveni on this issue. I plan to meet with Cheryl Benton and others today this afternoon to work on an outreach strategy. Regards, Johnnie Thx Should we have S also call pres? Cheryl: I am happy to participate in any outreach meetings on this issue and would be pleased to share contents of my conversations with President Museveni and his reassurances to me. (We continue to monitor this issue and I am prepared to go back to Museveni at any time to express our deep concerns and to press him to deep six this legislation.) See below. I am looking at the article and don\'t know where this stands in terms of what will really happen (welcome an update) but we should do some sort of meeting now with international gay groups to lay out what we have done. The process will focus not only our public and quiet diplomacy (calls to pres, etc) efforts but also it will give chance for feedback on more we should do. I am worried this will not turn out well. We need some outreach unless I am missing what is being done in dept. Can we do this in next several days? Cdm Uganda to Drop Death Penalty, Life in Jail for Gays (Updatel)Last Updated: December 9, 2009 10:44 EST By Fred Ojambo Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Uganda will drop the death penalty and life imprisonment for gays in a refined version of an anti- gay bill expected to be ready for presentation to Parliament in two weeks, James Nsaba Buturo, the minister of ethics and integrity, said.The draft bill, which is under consideration by a parliamentary committee, will drop the two punishments to attract the support of religious leaders who are opposed to these penalties, Buturo said today in a phone interview from the capital, Kampala.Ugandan lawmaker David Bahati presented a private member\'s bill on Oct. 14 which sought the death penalty and life imprisonment for gay people in the country. The Ugandan government supports the bill because homosexuality and lesbianism are repugnant to the Ugandan culture, Buturo said. Still, it favors a more refined set of punishments, he said.ln addition to formulating punishments for the gay people, the bill will also promote counseling to help attract errant people to acceptable sexual orientation, said Buturo.The proposed legislation has attracted criticism from gay rights activists, both locally and internationally, who argue that the law would promote discrimination and hatred toward the gay community.','We ought to do outreachCheryl: Yes, the Secretary should make the call I remain ready to participate in any meetings with any domestic or international gay rights groups to brief them on what we are doing, and on my conversations with Museveni on this issue. I plan to meet with Cheryl Benton and others today this afternoon to work on an outreach strategy. Regards, Johnnie Thx Should we have S also call pres? Cheryl: I am happy to participate in any outreach meetings on this issue and would be pleased to share contents of my conversations with President Museveni and his reassurances to me. (We continue to monitor this issue and I am prepared to go back to Museveni at any time to express our deep concerns and to press him to deep six this legislation.) See below. I am looking at the article and don\'t know where this stands in terms of what will really happen (welcome an update) but we should do some sort of meeting now with international gay groups to lay out what we have done. The process will focus not only our public and quiet diplomacy (calls to pres, etc) efforts but also it will give chance for feedback on more we should do. I am worried this will not turn out well. We need some outreach unless I am missing what is being done in dept. Can we do this in next several days? Cdm Uganda to Drop Death Penalty, Life in Jail for Gays (Updatel)Last Updated: December 9, 2009 10:44 EST By Fred Ojambo Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Uganda will drop the death penalty and life imprisonment for gays in a refined version of an anti- gay bill expected to be ready for presentation to Parliament in two weeks, James Nsaba Buturo, the minister of ethics and integrity, said.The draft bill, which is under consideration by a parliamentary committee, will drop the two punishments to attract the support of religious leaders who are opposed to these penalties, Buturo said today in a phone interview from the capital, Kampala.Ugandan lawmaker David Bahati presented a private member\'s bill on Oct. 14 which sought the death penalty and life imprisonment for gay people in the country. The Ugandan government supports the bill because homosexuality and lesbianism are \"repugnant to the Ugandan culture,\" Buturo said. Still, it favors a more refined set of punishments, he said.ln addition to formulating punishments for the gay people, the bill will also promote counseling to help \"attract errant people to acceptable sexual orientation,\" said Buturo.The proposed legislation has attracted criticism from gay rights activists, both locally and internationally, who argue that the law would promote discrimination and hatred toward the gay community.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Deep_Throat_(Watergate)',2,1,'255 - C05739860.txt','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juancole.com/2012/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The consulate was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year. It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. Qaddafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi security forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the violence. And, he appears to have been willing to spill the beans. So let\'s call him the Libyan Deep Throat. Deep Throat is so knowledgeable about the conspiracies facing the city and so dangerous to those hatching them that the latter immediately attempted to spring him from jail.','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juancole.com/2012/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The \"consulate\" was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year. It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. Qaddafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi security forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the violence. And, he appears to have been willing to spill the beans. So let\'s call him the Libyan Deep Throat. Deep Throat is so knowledgeable about the conspiracies facing the city and so dangerous to those hatching them that the latter immediately attempted to spring him from jail.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Deep_Throat_(Watergate)',2,1,'257 - C05739862.txt','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juaricole.corn/2o12/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The consulate was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. QacIdafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi securiV forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juaricole.corn/2o12/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The \"consulate\" was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. QacIdafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi securiV forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Defamation',1,1,'2809 - C05764521.txt','Freedom of Expression - UN Human RightsFyi. Jake: I echo Esther\'s words. This resolution resulted from yeoman work and sterling inter-bureau collaboration. This is the best text we can get and it is a necessary step toward moving meaningfully on the Defamation issue Jake, I wanted to update you on two aspects of our work leading up to the September session at the UN Human Rights Council where the U.S. will be a full member for the first time: 1) freedom of expression (addressed in this email) and 2) human rights strategy at the UN (in a second email on high side). First, I\'d like to let you know about the successful next step in a strategy we are pursuing at the UN Human Rights Council to begin to change the dialogue on Freedom of Expression. We think we have developed a well-balanced text that we can move forward to adoption in the UN HRC\'s September session. This work contributes to our long-term effort to improve this UN body. Progress on this issue would help us later as we address the even more difficult issue of the defamation of religions about which the Secretary expressed interest in a Monday senior staff meeting. An 10-DRL-L-NEA group has been working together to implement the strategy that involves reaching agreement with the Egyptians on a text that we will roll out late next week with countries in the OIC (Organization of the Islamic Conference) and the WEOG (Western European and Other Group, our regional group at the UN). Experts in L, DRL, 10, and NEA agree that the text protects all USG red lines and offers us a workable compromise that can secure genuine cross-regional consensus when presented in the Human Rights Council in September, hopefully avoiding a divisive vote on this issue. US and Egyptian teams also agreed to the possibility of further cooperation in the UNGA to come to a soft landing on defamation of religions if Cairo and Washington first succeed in passing the FoE resolution by OIC/WEOG consensus.','Freedom of Expression - UN Human RightsFyi. Jake: I echo Esther\'s words. This resolution resulted from yeoman work and sterling inter-bureau collaboration. This is the best text we can get and it is a necessary step toward moving meaningfully on the Defamation issue Jake, I wanted to update you on two aspects of our work leading up to the September session at the UN Human Rights Council where the U.S. will be a full member for the first time: 1) freedom of expression (addressed in this email) and 2) human rights strategy at the UN (in a second email on high side). First, I\'d like to let you know about the successful next step in a strategy we are pursuing at the UN Human Rights Council to begin to change the dialogue on Freedom of Expression. We think we have developed a well-balanced text that we can move forward to adoption in the UN HRC\'s September session. This work contributes to our long-term effort to improve this UN body. Progress on this issue would help us later as we address the even more difficult issue of the \"defamation of religions\" about which the Secretary expressed interest in a Monday senior staff meeting. An 10-DRL-L-NEA group has been working together to implement the strategy that involves reaching agreement with the Egyptians on a text that we will roll out late next week with countries in the OIC (Organization of the Islamic Conference) and the WEOG (Western European and Other Group, our regional group at the UN). Experts in L, DRL, 10, and NEA agree that the text protects all USG red lines and offers us a workable compromise that can secure genuine cross-regional consensus when presented in the Human Rights Council in September, hopefully avoiding a divisive vote on this issue. US and Egyptian teams also agreed to the possibility of further cooperation in the UNGA to come to a soft landing on defamation of religions if Cairo and Washington first succeed in passing the FoE resolution by OIC/WEOG consensus.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Defender_(association_football)',2,1,'1935 - C05762498.txt','See below - then see next emailLongtime Clinton confidant Blumenthal to become Clinton advisor Tue, 06/23/2009 - 1:00pm Longtime journalist and former Clinton White House advisor Sidney Blumenthal will become a special advisor without portfolio to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, The Cable has learned. Blumenthal refused to comment. But sources say he is filling out the paperwork and disentangling himself from other obligations as he moves to become a special advisor to the secretary whose presidential campaign he helped advise. The position would not require Senate confirmation. Clinton, who is recovering from surgery to repair a broken elbow, has been building her team at the State Department, while establishing her credentials as a team player supporting and amplifying her former presidential rival\'s foreign-policy vision. Sources close to her says she will prove indispensable to Obama, a point several Obama aides also made to Politico\'s Ben Smith in a piece noting the relatively background role she has played in these early months. The planned addition of Blumenthal, a longtime confidant of the Clinton family and a fierce defender of Bill Clinton\'s presidential legacy, could indicate she plans to raise her profile. (Blumenthal is probably Clinton\'s best speechwriter, a friend notes.) In the foreign-policy arena, Blumenthal advised former President Clinton on U.S.-British relations, and first introduced him to future British Prime Minister Tony Blair. He has also been active in the Third Way- Progressive Governance process. A former Washington Post reporter, Blumenthal has contributed commentary and editorial advice to Vanity Fair, Tina Brown\'s new online magazine The Daily Beast, the New Yorker, and Salon. Blumenthal has also been a fellow at New York University\'s Center on Law and Security. Laura Rozen I Permalink I fA9%\'1 Comments? Login or register 52','See below - then see next emailLongtime Clinton confidant Blumenthal to become Clinton advisor Tue, 06/23/2009 - 1:00pm Longtime journalist and former Clinton White House advisor Sidney Blumenthal will become a special advisor without portfolio to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, The Cable has learned. Blumenthal refused to comment. But sources say he is filling out the paperwork and disentangling himself from other obligations as he moves to become a special advisor to the secretary whose presidential campaign he helped advise. The position would not require Senate confirmation. Clinton, who is recovering from surgery to repair a broken elbow, has been building her team at the State Department, while establishing her credentials as a team player supporting and amplifying her former presidential rival\'s foreign-policy vision. Sources close to her says she will prove indispensable to Obama, a point several Obama aides also made to Politico\'s Ben Smith in a piece noting the relatively background role she has played in these early months. The planned addition of Blumenthal, a longtime confidant of the Clinton family and a fierce defender of Bill Clinton\'s presidential legacy, could indicate she plans to raise her profile. (Blumenthal is probably Clinton\'s best speechwriter, a friend notes.) In the foreign-policy arena, Blumenthal advised former President Clinton on U.S.-British relations, and first introduced him to future British Prime Minister Tony Blair. He has also been active in the Third Way- Progressive Governance process. A former Washington Post reporter, Blumenthal has contributed commentary and editorial advice to Vanity Fair, Tina Brown\'s new online magazine The Daily Beast, the New Yorker, and Salon. Blumenthal has also been a fellow at New York University\'s Center on Law and Security. Laura Rozen I Permalink I fA9%\'1 Comments? Login or register 52'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Defender_(association_football)',2,1,'2562 - C05764033.txt','Call notesCALL UP 10/1 @ 1304 5: Madam FM N-M: Hi Hillary, Madam Secretary S: Hi, can you hear me? N-M: Yes, I can hear you but the line is very poor 5: I wanted to reach out to you today. I hope you\'re doing well N-M: Thank you. I wanted to come to New York, but it was impossible.... S: I wanted to talk with you about the Human Rights Council.. I think as you know, we decided to join it so that we could be actively involved and would be able to solve some of these issues. We have been working very closely with the Egypt and the OIC on resolution for freedom of expression. We have agreement and then at last minute we were told that saw wanted to change the wording which would break down consensus. Can we avoid this? N-M: We will do whatever we can to keep our good relations. We are already happy about the way things have been so far. On the issue, we totally agree with you, and thank you for the call. We fully agree with you but we must not block the passing of the resolution S: Could I call you right back? I understand the concern that your delegation expressed about offensive speech is one that others share. There is a separate consideration going on about that. We had hoped with Egypt as partner we could to have a strong resolution and then we could get back to the other issues. N-M: Therefore it must be allowed to and then whatever we must allow the resolution to be passed. For that it must be allowed to pass without the vote. S: What I would like to do is to understand whether there is a way we could allow this agreed upon language to go forward, and then work together on your concerns. Is that possible? Call down 1310 Reconnected N-M: I was saying to you that we are elated that you are backing the HRC, and we appreciate the amount of work you are doing and the initiative you have undertaking with Egypt. We don\'t have too much reservation about the','Call notesCALL UP 10/1 @ 1304 5: Madam FM N-M: Hi Hillary, Madam Secretary S: Hi, can you hear me? N-M: Yes, I can hear you but the line is very poor 5: I wanted to reach out to you today. I hope you\'re doing well N-M: Thank you. I wanted to come to New York, but it was impossible.... S: I wanted to talk with you about the Human Rights Council.. I think as you know, we decided to join it so that we could be actively involved and would be able to solve some of these issues. We have been working very closely with the Egypt and the OIC on resolution for freedom of expression. We have agreement and then at last minute we were told that saw wanted to change the wording which would break down consensus. Can we avoid this? N-M: We will do whatever we can to keep our good relations. We are already happy about the way things have been so far. On the issue, we totally agree with you, and thank you for the call. We fully agree with you but we must not block the passing of the resolution; S: Could I call you right back? I understand the concern that your delegation expressed about offensive speech is one that others share. There is a separate consideration going on about that. We had hoped with Egypt as partner we could to have a strong resolution and then we could get back to the other issues. N-M: Therefore it must be allowed to and then whatever we must allow the resolution to be passed. For that it must be allowed to pass without the vote. S: What I would like to do is to understand whether there is a way we could allow this agreed upon language to go forward, and then work together on your concerns. Is that possible? Call down 1310 Reconnected N-M: I was saying to you that we are elated that you are backing the HRC, and we appreciate the amount of work you are doing and the initiative you have undertaking with Egypt. We don\'t have too much reservation about the'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Defense_of_Marriage_Act',1,1,'1696 - C05761682.txt','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage, said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. He\'s out of step with the next generation. Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated, said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. \"Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage,\" said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. \"He\'s out of step with the next generation.\" Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. \"Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated,\" said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Deforestation',1,1,'3557 - C05766239.txt','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing a short political declaration of some sort, but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an operational accord -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try, said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try. Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing \"a short political declaration of some sort,\" but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an \"operational accord\" -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. \"We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try,\" said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. \"At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try.\" Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Delaware_Route_1',1,1,'3172 - C05765218.txt','(Reuters) Zelaya says pact to end Honduran crisis has failedTEGUCIGALPA - Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said an accord to end a political crisis has failed after de 1 facto leader Roberto Micheletti announced he would form a new cabinet without Zelaya. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(Reuters) Zelaya says pact to end Honduran crisis has failedTEGUCIGALPA - Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said an accord to end a political crisis has failed after de 1 facto leader Roberto Micheletti announced he would form a new cabinet without Zelaya. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Delegation_(computer_security)',1,1,'1922 - C05762459.txt','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide legal peace from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have no confidence in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide \"legal peace\" from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors; have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors; have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have \"no confidence\" in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Delhi',1,1,'2517 - C05763932.txt','Thank YouFyi Hi Huma ! It was great to see you in Delhi . I just wanted to say  thank you  for helping me attend a couple of very special events in India where Hillary spoke. She was as amazing as ever and the Indian people are still buzzing over her visit. It was a definite home run. Please let me know if I can ever be helpful to you since I live and work in India and will spend lots of time traveling around the country particularly in rural areas . Take care and all the best. Sincerely, Dave','Thank YouFyi Hi Huma ! It was great to see you in Delhi . I just wanted to say \" thank you \" for helping me attend a couple of very special events in India where Hillary spoke. She was as amazing as ever and the Indian people are still buzzing over her visit. It was a definite home run. Please let me know if I can ever be helpful to you since I live and work in India and will spend lots of time traveling around the country particularly in rural areas . Take care and all the best. Sincerely, Dave'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Dell',1,1,'2075 - C05762726.txt','call fell off more to discuss UK govt infoShop Dell\'s full line of Laptops now starting at $349!','call fell off; more to discuss UK govt infoShop Dell\'s full line of Laptops now starting at $349!'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Deloitte',1,1,'3692 - C05766559.txt','Notes for S on Landler ChatMark Landler spoke to Jose Villarreal (the Commissioner General), Elizabeth and me in the last two days. Mark seems to be going down the same road with all three of us. At first he knew very little about the actual Expo but now he seems focused on the Secretary\'s role in bringing the USA Pavilion back to life. We all agreed that he seems to be writing a favorable story. He specifically wanted to know about her role and whether her political background helped her get there ( as opposed to a more traditional foreign affairs career Secretary). We thought that her political side helped her immediately recognize that she had a real problem with the Chinese that needed to be fixed immediately. As a problem-solving politico, she immediately went to work to fix it. He also wanted to know if she used the WJC/HRC rolodex to raise money. We said no and noted that all of the money is being raised in the business community and not by individuals. She did not go to her political fund- raising base. We did not mention it but it is interesting that many of the early big sponsors were NY based companies like GE (1 ?), Pepsi ( ), Corning, Cummins, Deloitte, NYSE, and Pfizer. He asked if S made individual calls to CEO\'s and we noted (as recd by L), the only general asks were done on conference calls or in large groups. We also noted that she never really asked for sponsorships, instead she stressed the importance of getting a formidable USA presence at the Shanghai Expo that is so important to the Chinese and will attract 70 million people. This could be the largest event in human history and will go from May 1 to October 31, 2010. Talking Points When S arrived at State, the USA and Andorra were the only two countries that did not sign a participation agreement with the Chinese. We had less than $250,000 in the bank. In just ten months, S assigned the Global Partnership Initiative office to lead the project, sent a signal to the State Department bureaucracy that this was a priority and that we would participate, named a Commissioner General, signed the participation agreement, asked Secretary Locke to break ground, raised $54.3 M to build and operate it, and visited the actual construction site in November. The Pavilion is on target to be opened in mid-April.','Notes for S on Landler ChatMark Landler spoke to Jose Villarreal (the Commissioner General), Elizabeth and me in the last two days. Mark seems to be going down the same road with all three of us. At first he knew very little about the actual Expo but now he seems focused on the Secretary\'s role in bringing the USA Pavilion back to life. We all agreed that he seems to be writing a favorable story. He specifically wanted to know about her role and whether her \"political\" background helped her get there ( as opposed to a more traditional foreign affairs \"career\" Secretary). We thought that her political side helped her immediately recognize that she had a real problem with the Chinese that needed to be fixed immediately. As a problem-solving politico, she immediately went to work to fix it. He also wanted to know if she used the WJC/HRC rolodex to raise money. We said no and noted that all of the money is being raised in the business community and not by individuals. She did not go to her political fund- raising base. We did not mention it but it is interesting that many of the early big sponsors were NY based companies like GE (1 ?), Pepsi ( ), Corning, Cummins, Deloitte, NYSE, and Pfizer. He asked if S made individual calls to CEO\'s and we noted (as recd by L), the only general \"asks\" were done on conference calls or in large groups. We also noted that she never really \"asked\" for sponsorships, instead she stressed the importance of getting a formidable USA presence at the Shanghai Expo that is so important to the Chinese and will attract 70 million people. This could be the largest event in human history and will go from May 1 to October 31, 2010. Talking Points When S arrived at State, the USA and Andorra were the only two countries that did not sign a participation agreement with the Chinese. We had less than $250,000 in the bank. In just ten months, S assigned the Global Partnership Initiative office to lead the project, sent a signal to the State Department bureaucracy that this was a priority and that we would participate, named a Commissioner General, signed the participation agreement, asked Secretary Locke to break ground, raised $54.3 M to build and operate it, and visited the actual construction site in November. The Pavilion is on target to be opened in mid-April.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Del_Quentin_Wilber',1,1,'3573 - C05766276.txt','Wash. Post. today re Palau & UighursJake, Want to make sure you saw the front page story below. It\'s really about the tragedy of brothers wrongfully detained at Guantanamo but it makes clear that Palau is doing the U.S. a great service and has been more courageous in this regard than most of the world (although Palau is in many ways more vulnerable to China): The Secretary complimenting Pres. Toribiong re this was a good move right after Alcy upset the Palauans (as you feared) in a meeting I will give you a confidential report on separately. Jeff 2 Brothers\' Grim Tale Of Loyalty And Limbo To Leave Guantanamo Means Abandoning Family By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, September 28, 2009 Bahtiyar Mahnut, a detainee at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, learned a few weeks ago that the Pacific island nation of Palau had invited him to settle there. It should have been cause for celebration, especially for a man who desperately wants to be free. But, to the surprise of his attorneys, Bahtiyar has turned down the offer. He wishes to remain a prisoner, they say, so he can look after his older brother, a fellow detainee. The brothers\' saga, as related by their attorneys and military records, could transpire only in the context of Guantanamo Bay and comes at a critical juncture for the Obama administration, which is struggling to meet a Jan. 22 deadline to shutter the 223-detainee prison. Their circumstances also highlight the diplomatic difficulties facing the U.S. government as it tries to find places to send prisoners not destined for terrorism trials in the United States. The brothers are Uighurs, residents of China who are considered separatists by Beijing but are not enemies of the United States. The brothers were picked up separately in Afghanistan and Pakistan soon after the United States launched attacks against al-Qaeda and the Taliban in retaliation for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Since at least 2003, the U.S. government has tried to find homes for the brothers and 20 other captured Uighurs. Five went to Albania in 2006 four were sent to Bermuda in June. At one point, U.S. officials were considering the possibility of resettling Uighurs in the D.C. region, but that plan was scuttled under political pressure. Most countries have been reluctant to accept Uighurs and risk angering China. In recent weeks, however, Palau has agreed to accept 12 of the 13 remaining Uighurs, according to the Justice Department. The only detainee not invited by Palau was Bahtiyar\'s older brother, Arkin Mahmud, 45, who has developed mental health problems that are apparently too serious to be treated in the sparsely populated country, said his attorney, Elizabeth Gilson. To make matters worse, according to Gilson and military records, Arkin is a prisoner only because he went searching for Bahtiyar after the younger brother left their homeland eight years ago.','Wash. Post. today re Palau & UighursJake, Want to make sure you saw the front page story below. It\'s really about the tragedy of brothers wrongfully detained at Guantanamo but it makes clear that Palau is doing the U.S. a great service and has been more courageous in this regard than most of the world (although Palau is in many ways more vulnerable to China): The Secretary complimenting Pres. Toribiong re this was a good move right after Alcy upset the Palauans (as you feared) in a meeting I will give you a confidential report on separately. Jeff 2 Brothers\' Grim Tale Of Loyalty And Limbo To Leave Guantanamo Means Abandoning Family By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, September 28, 2009 Bahtiyar Mahnut, a detainee at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, learned a few weeks ago that the Pacific island nation of Palau had invited him to settle there. It should have been cause for celebration, especially for a man who desperately wants to be free. But, to the surprise of his attorneys, Bahtiyar has turned down the offer. He wishes to remain a prisoner, they say, so he can look after his older brother, a fellow detainee. The brothers\' saga, as related by their attorneys and military records, could transpire only in the context of Guantanamo Bay and comes at a critical juncture for the Obama administration, which is struggling to meet a Jan. 22 deadline to shutter the 223-detainee prison. Their circumstances also highlight the diplomatic difficulties facing the U.S. government as it tries to find places to send prisoners not destined for terrorism trials in the United States. The brothers are Uighurs, residents of China who are considered separatists by Beijing but are not enemies of the United States. The brothers were picked up separately in Afghanistan and Pakistan soon after the United States launched attacks against al-Qaeda and the Taliban in retaliation for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Since at least 2003, the U.S. government has tried to find homes for the brothers and 20 other captured Uighurs. Five went to Albania in 2006; four were sent to Bermuda in June. At one point, U.S. officials were considering the possibility of resettling Uighurs in the D.C. region, but that plan was scuttled under political pressure. Most countries have been reluctant to accept Uighurs and risk angering China. In recent weeks, however, Palau has agreed to accept 12 of the 13 remaining Uighurs, according to the Justice Department. The only detainee not invited by Palau was Bahtiyar\'s older brother, Arkin Mahmud, 45, who has developed mental health problems that are apparently too serious to be treated in the sparsely populated country, said his attorney, Elizabeth Gilson. To make matters worse, according to Gilson and military records, Arkin is a prisoner only because he went searching for Bahtiyar after the younger brother left their homeland eight years ago.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Demagogue',1,1,'3091 - C05765000.txt','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about death panels. As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about \"death panels.\" As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Démarche',5,1,'1772 - C05761869.txt','Savage holding pattern and next stepsAttachments: Savage case - related legal background.docx On Michael Savage: Joan wanted everyone to clearly understand before any further discussion occurred with UK that Savage\'s exclusion could also have occurred under our legal regime so to the extent we want to suggest to UK that his exclusion on free speech grounds is inappropriate (or any thing of that like) that we should understand we may appear slightly hypocritical given our legal regime and actions. Background on Related Law This is what L staff, in coordination with EUR, have said to Savage\'s lawyer: ? The demarche was delivered Friday in London, to FCO and Home Office officials. The Embassy passed your letter to them, drawing their attention in particular to Mr. Savage\'s statement that he had never advocated violence and that his statements had never instigated violence. The British officials said that, given Mr. Savage\'s legal action in the UK, Treasury solicitors would contact his legal representatives directly to provide details of the comments that had given rise to the decision to exclude him. Joan 4','Savage holding pattern and next stepsAttachments: Savage case - related legal background.docx On Michael Savage: Joan wanted everyone to clearly understand before any further discussion occurred with UK that Savage\'s exclusion could also have occurred under our legal regime so to the extent we want to suggest to UK that his exclusion on free speech grounds is inappropriate (or any thing of that like) that we should understand we may appear slightly hypocritical given our legal regime and actions. Background on Related Law This is what L staff, in coordination with EUR, have said to Savage\'s lawyer: ? The demarche was delivered Friday in London, to FCO and Home Office officials. The Embassy passed your letter to them, drawing their attention in particular to Mr. Savage\'s statement that he had never advocated violence and that his statements had never instigated violence. The British officials said that, given Mr. Savage\'s legal action in the UK, Treasury solicitors would contact his legal representatives directly to provide details of the comments that had given rise to the decision to exclude him. Joan 4'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Démarche',5,1,'2200 - C05762899.txt','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: ...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here. It is a privilege to be a part of your team. We wish you, the President and Chelsea all the best during the holiday season and look forward to great achievements in 2010, with one tiny exception.','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: \"...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.\" It is a privilege to be a part of your team. We wish you, the President and Chelsea all the best during the holiday season and look forward to great achievements in 2010, with one tiny exception.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Démarche',5,1,'2847 - C05764568.txt','Col DCA letterAttachments: Demarche-letter Prior to Aug 28 UNASUR Summit 8-21-09.doc Attached and enclosed below is the demarche and letter that went out, reflecting your comments. SUBJECT: DEMARCHE/LETTER PRIOR TO AUGUST 28 UNASUR SUMMIT REF: A. STATE 86734 B. STATE 82581 1.(SBU) This is an action request, see paras 4 - 6. 2.(SBU) On August 14, the USG and Colombian government provisionally agreed ad referendum to the text of a bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) (septel). We expect the final agreement may be signed in Bogota in about a month, following a final review by both sides. As noted in reftels, the DCA would permit the United States access to several Colombian military bases and facilitate effective bilateral cooperation on security matters in Colombia. It would not/not authorize establishment of any U.S. bases or ports, nor would it result in an overall increase in the number of U.S. military personnel or U.S.-citizen civilian contractors in Colombia. 3.(SBU) On August 18, the Secretary and Colombian FM Jaime Bermudez met in Washington to discuss the DCA, including the importance of coordinating our public affairs and diplomatic strategies (septel to follow). There is some concern that the upcoming Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) summit would become a regional referendum on the DCA. Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will attend the summit provided that a full range of regional security matters can be discussed, not just the DCA. In this context, we are reaching out to selected UNASUR members to ask that they raise other regional security issues beyond the DCA. 4. (SBU) Action requested for Santiago, Asuncion, and Lima: that you find an opportunity prior to the August 28 summit to raise the importance of discussing the full range of regional security topics during the summit, and not merely the DCA, with appropriate high levels of host government. 265','Col DCA letterAttachments: Demarche-letter Prior to Aug 28 UNASUR Summit 8-21-09.doc Attached and enclosed below is the demarche and letter that went out, reflecting your comments. SUBJECT: DEMARCHE/LETTER PRIOR TO AUGUST 28 UNASUR SUMMIT REF: A. STATE 86734 B. STATE 82581 1.(SBU) This is an action request, see paras 4 - 6. 2.(SBU) On August 14, the USG and Colombian government provisionally agreed ad referendum to the text of a bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) (septel). We expect the final agreement may be signed in Bogota in about a month, following a final review by both sides. As noted in reftels, the DCA would permit the United States access to several Colombian military bases and facilitate effective bilateral cooperation on security matters in Colombia. It would not/not authorize establishment of any U.S. bases or ports, nor would it result in an overall increase in the number of U.S. military personnel or U.S.-citizen civilian contractors in Colombia. 3.(SBU) On August 18, the Secretary and Colombian FM Jaime Bermudez met in Washington to discuss the DCA, including the importance of coordinating our public affairs and diplomatic strategies (septel to follow). There is some concern that the upcoming Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) summit would become a regional referendum on the DCA. Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will attend the summit provided that a full range of regional security matters can be discussed, not just the DCA. In this context, we are reaching out to selected UNASUR members to ask that they raise other regional security issues beyond the DCA. 4. (SBU) Action requested for Santiago, Asuncion, and Lima: that you find an opportunity prior to the August 28 summit to raise the importance of discussing the full range of regional security topics during the summit, and not merely the DCA, with appropriate high levels of host government. 265'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Démarche',5,1,'2880 - C05764630.txt','Demarche on UNGA redlinesFYI: We will send today for your review and approval a demarche describing the circumstances in which the U.S. would walk out of speeches at the UN General Assembly and asking countries to join us in the walkout. Note that we are differing from past practice when we simply did not have anyone in the U.S. seat during speeches by certain countries. This year an appropriate-level individual will be behind the U.S. placard for all speeches and will remain unless these redlines are crossed. This demarche is going out to EU member state capitals, as well as Oslo, Reykjavik, Ottawa, Canberra, Wellington, Tokyo, Seoul, Buenos Aires, Bogota, San Jose, and Montevideo. USUN asks that our posts deliver the demarche in advance of an EU political directors meeting on this issue in New York Monday morning our time. The background portion of the cable, which discusses EU internal dynamics on this issue, is classified, but the unclassified talking points will come to you for your review.','Demarche on UNGA redlinesFYI: We will send today for your review and approval a demarche describing the circumstances in which the U.S. would walk out of speeches at the UN General Assembly and asking countries to join us in the walkout. Note that we are differing from past practice when we simply did not have anyone in the U.S. seat during speeches by certain countries. This year an appropriate-level individual will be behind the U.S. placard for all speeches and will remain unless these redlines are crossed. This demarche is going out to EU member state capitals, as well as Oslo, Reykjavik, Ottawa, Canberra, Wellington, Tokyo, Seoul, Buenos Aires, Bogota, San Jose, and Montevideo. USUN asks that our posts deliver the demarche in advance of an EU political directors meeting on this issue in New York Monday morning our time. The background portion of the cable, which discusses EU internal dynamics on this issue, is classified, but the unclassified talking points will come to you for your review.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Démarche',5,1,'3755 - C05766675.txt','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: ...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: \"...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.\"'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'1178 - C05760464.txt','Honduras statementI would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team or000ses to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.','Honduras statementI would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team or000ses to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.'),(8.270333113484712,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,2,'1239 - C05760551.txt','Notes from the Peanut GalleryI am now. See b/I - are you home now - if so I am going to call If our early assessment of today\'s election in Honduras holds, we will have just been witness to a remarkable thing: Honduran voters have taken back their democracy from two failed leaders -- Zelaya and Micheletti -- who had driven Honduras to isolation and despair. The turnout (probably a record) and the clear rejection of the Liberal Party shows our approach was the right one, and puts Brazil and others who would not recognize the election in an impossible position. As we think about what to say, I would strongly recommend that we not be shy. We should congratulate the Honduran people, we should connect today\'s vote to the deep democratic vocation of the Honduran people, and we should call on the community of democratic nations (and especially those of the Americas) to recognize, respect, and respond to this accomplishment of the Honduran people. Finally, this Administration, which worked so hard to manage and resolve this crisis, should be the one who defines the results and perceptions of today\'s vote, and not our critics on the Hill (who had no clear pathway to elections) or our adversaries in the region (who never wanted this day to happen).','Notes from the Peanut GalleryI am now. See b/I - are you home now - if so I am going to call If our early assessment of today\'s election in Honduras holds, we will have just been witness to a remarkable thing: Honduran voters have taken back their democracy from two failed leaders -- Zelaya and Micheletti -- who had driven Honduras to isolation and despair. The turnout (probably a record) and the clear rejection of the Liberal Party shows our approach was the right one, and puts Brazil and others who would not recognize the election in an impossible position. As we think about what to say, I would strongly recommend that we not be shy. We should congratulate the Honduran people, we should connect today\'s vote to the deep democratic vocation of the Honduran people, and we should call on the community of democratic nations (and especially those of the Americas) to recognize, respect, and respond to this accomplishment of the Honduran people. Finally, this Administration, which worked so hard to manage and resolve this crisis, should be the one who defines the results and perceptions of today\'s vote, and not our critics on the Hill (who had no clear pathway to elections) or our adversaries in the region (who never wanted this day to happen).'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'1240 - C05760552.txt','Honduras electionsOk The team proposes to put out the following statement in Ian\'s name tonight. We are weighing a recommendation to put out a statement in your name tomorrow. We commend the Honduran people for having exercised peacefully their democratic, sovereign and inalienable right to select their leaders. The apparently large and enthusiastic turnout shows that given the opportunity to express themselves, the Honduran people have viewed the election as an important part of the solution to the political crisis in their country. We look forward to continuing to work with all Hondurans and encourage others in the Americas to follow the lead of the Honduran people in helping advance national reconciliation and the implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord. Significant work remains to be done to restore democratic and constitutional order in Honduras, but today the Honduran people took a necessary and important step forward.','Honduras electionsOk The team proposes to put out the following statement in Ian\'s name tonight. We are weighing a recommendation to put out a statement in your name tomorrow. We commend the Honduran people for having exercised peacefully their democratic, sovereign and inalienable right to select their leaders. The apparently large and enthusiastic turnout shows that given the opportunity to express themselves, the Honduran people have viewed the election as an important part of the solution to the political crisis in their country. We look forward to continuing to work with all Hondurans and encourage others in the Americas to follow the lead of the Honduran people in helping advance national reconciliation and the implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord. Significant work remains to be done to restore democratic and constitutional order in Honduras, but today the Honduran people took a necessary and important step forward.'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'1383 - C05760843.txt','Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia.Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College of Forensic Examiners I have guest lectured and taught industrial security management, homeland security, port and harbor security and critical incident response management. As elated as everyone is over the splendid outcome of the Maersk Alabama hijacking case, as I had predicted, in today\'s news, it is reported that four additional vessels were attacked and now Terrorists are holding some 60 hostages. Before anyone, does anything regarding Somalia, may I make the following comments and observations. What is going on in the Gulf of Aden is as an organized criminal enterprise for profit. There are some 250 hostages being held and they are being kept as well as they can be under the circumstances because the terrorists are expecting a payday out of this. As soon as they see any form of direct Military action in the northeast at the mouth of the Gulf of Aden, I can assure you more Americans will be abducted, and we will see another series of video beheadings under a Democratic watch. I would recommend that the Secretary encourage the United Nations to create an International Maritime Security Working Group. Since the Shipping Industry has already absorbed something like Fifty Billion Dollars regarding the various piracy incidents in 2008 alone they have the resources to contract private security/military contractors who could work onboard merchant shipping in International Waters.','Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia.Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College of Forensic Examiners; I have guest lectured and taught industrial security management, homeland security, port and harbor security and critical incident response management. As elated as everyone is over the splendid outcome of the Maersk Alabama hijacking case, as I had predicted, in today\'s news, it is reported that four additional vessels were attacked and now Terrorists are holding some 60 hostages. Before anyone, does anything regarding Somalia, may I make the following comments and observations. What is going on in the Gulf of Aden is as an organized criminal enterprise for profit. There are some 250 hostages being held and they are being kept as well as they can be under the circumstances because the terrorists are expecting a payday out of this. As soon as they see any form of direct Military action in the northeast at the mouth of the Gulf of Aden, I can assure you more Americans will be abducted, and we will see another series of video beheadings under a Democratic watch. I would recommend that the Secretary encourage the United Nations to create an International Maritime Security Working Group. Since the Shipping Industry has already absorbed something like Fifty Billion Dollars regarding the various piracy incidents in 2008 alone; they have the resources to contract private security/military contractors who could work onboard merchant shipping in International Waters.'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'1389 - C05761044.txt','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or G. The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed statethink tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or \"G\". The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed state;think tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'1404 - C05761103.txt','Guy was right!Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. ? The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates.','Guy was right!Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. ? The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates.'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'167 - C05739757.txt','Libyans march against Islamist rnhtias in Benghazi Libyans march against Islamist militias in BenghaziLibyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23prn EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The Rescue Benghazi day demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year, Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. It\'s obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups, medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya. The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. Those military battalions that want to impose their ideology on the people of Libya will be confronted, Saleh Gaouda, a member of new ruling national congress, said. This city wants to go back to stability and participate in building the state In a sign of the cheerful atmosphere, one ear had a giant cardboard model of Benghazi\'s landmark lighthouse strapped to the roof As the sun set and the crowd began to disperse, someone shot fireworks into the air.','Libyans march against Islamist rnhtias in Benghazi Libyans march against Islamist militias in BenghaziLibyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23prn EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The \"Rescue Benghazi day\" demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year, Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. \"It\'s obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups,\" medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. \"Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya.\" The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. \"Those military battalions that want to impose their ideology on the people of Libya will be confronted,\" Saleh Gaouda, a member of new ruling national congress, said. \"This city wants to go back to stability and participate in building the state\" In a sign of the cheerful atmosphere, one ear had a giant cardboard model of Benghazi\'s landmark lighthouse strapped to the roof As the sun set and the crowd began to disperse, someone shot fireworks into the air.'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'1745 - C05761807.txt','last email on this subjectSorry to flood your email, but I couldn\'t resist sending this to you from Ben Smith A year later, Hillary wins A year ago today, the final set of primaries made official the foregone conclusion that Barack Obama had won the primary, and Hillary Clinton lost it. There\'s far too much going on today to dwell on an anniversary, but it does seem worth noting one particular piece of news in its light: On the central health care policy debate of the Democratic Primary -- which was, to be fair, conducted within a fairly narrow frame -- Obama appears to have conceded today to a Senate plan likely to more closely resemble Clinton\'s. In a dense, careful letter to Ted Kennedy and Max Baucus, Obama offered his principles for a health care plan and conceded on a central point: He is now open to an individual mandate, which he campaigned against, and which is now being talked about by Senators of both parties with the buzzword shared responsibility. Obama still backs a hardship waiver for people unable to afford the mandate -- which is consistent with the core of his objection to the mandate. But what he cast as a principled difference of approach -- was the problem merely that people couldn\'t afford insurance? or something more? -- seems to have been conceded. Here\'s the relevant paragraph: I understand the Committees are moving towards a principle of shared responsibility -- making every American responsible for having health insurance coverage, and asking that employers share in the cost. I share the goal of ending lapses and gaps in coverage that make us less healthy and drive up everyone\'s costs, and I am open to your ideas on shared responsibility. But I believe if we are going to make people responsible for owning health insurance, we must make health care affordable. If we do end up with a system where people are responsible for their own insurance, we need to provide a hardship waiver to exempt Americans who cannot afford it. In addition, while I believe that employers have a responsibility to support health insurance for their employees, small businesses face a number of special challenges in affording health benefits and should be exempted. B6 B6 By Ben Smith 07:51 PM','last email on this subjectSorry to flood your email, but I couldn\'t resist sending this to you from Ben Smith A year later, Hillary wins A year ago today, the final set of primaries made official the foregone conclusion that Barack Obama had won the primary, and Hillary Clinton lost it. There\'s far too much going on today to dwell on an anniversary, but it does seem worth noting one particular piece of news in its light: On the central health care policy debate of the Democratic Primary -- which was, to be fair, conducted within a fairly narrow frame -- Obama appears to have conceded today to a Senate plan likely to more closely resemble Clinton\'s. In a dense, careful letter to Ted Kennedy and Max Baucus, Obama offered his principles for a health care plan and conceded on a central point: He is now open to an individual mandate, which he campaigned against, and which is now being talked about by Senators of both parties with the buzzword \"shared responsibility.\" Obama still backs a \"hardship waiver\" for people unable to afford the mandate -- which is consistent with the core of his objection to the mandate. But what he cast as a principled difference of approach -- was the problem merely that people couldn\'t afford insurance? or something more? -- seems to have been conceded. Here\'s the relevant paragraph: I understand the Committees are moving towards a principle of shared responsibility -- making every American responsible for having health insurance coverage, and asking that employers share in the cost. I share the goal of ending lapses and gaps in coverage that make us less healthy and drive up everyone\'s costs, and I am open to your ideas on shared responsibility. But I believe if we are going to make people responsible for owning health insurance, we must make health care affordable. If we do end up with a system where people are responsible for their own insurance, we need to provide a hardship waiver to exempt Americans who cannot afford it. In addition, while I believe that employers have a responsibility to support health insurance for their employees, small businesses face a number of special challenges in affording health benefits and should be exempted. B6 B6 By Ben Smith 07:51 PM'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'1921 - C05762454.txt','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated; I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'2021 - C05762645.txt','Ghana, but not forgottenB6 Ghana, but not forgotten By: Josh Gerstein July 4, 2009 07:38 PM EST It might seem like a moment just too good for the White House to pass up ? America\'s first black president, on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa, looking out over a sea of jubilant faces, delivering a message of friendship and hope. Yet President Barack Obama, who would command a monumental audience nearly anywhere he spoke on the continent where he traces his ancestry, is not scheduled to deliver a speech to the general public when he visits Ghana next week. The White House said it preferred a smaller event at Ghana\'s parliament to herald the nation\'s democratic traditions. But some suspect the reason has its roots in an event that holds a storied place in White House lore ? President Bill Clinton\'s 1998 speech to a massive crowd in the sweltering heat of Accra, Ghana, where Obama will visit as well. For Clinton, the first stop on a 12-day, six-country African journey was a chance to bask in the adulation far from Washington, then consumed with the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Clinton now regularly pegs the size of the crowd that day at 1 million, though years ago he described it simply as more than 500,000. Whatever the number, the overheated, overcrowded, overwhelming event left some in Clinton\'s party worried that he\'d been shot, and a doctor concerned that he could contract HIV from frantic interaction with the crowd. And it took a threatening turn at the end, as a red-faced, shouting Clinton implored the crowd, Get back! Back off! as it threatened to crush a woman near the front of the stage. The crowd was so large that it began surging towards the stage. Suddenly, a woman in the front of the crowd began to get trampled, recalled Sandy Berger, Clinton\'s national security adviser at the time. Clinton jumped up and put his arm down over the side and grabbed her. The Secret Service thought he\'d been shot and freaked out. A7','Ghana, but not forgottenB6 Ghana, but not forgotten By: Josh Gerstein July 4, 2009 07:38 PM EST It might seem like a moment just too good for the White House to pass up ? America\'s first black president, on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa, looking out over a sea of jubilant faces, delivering a message of friendship and hope. Yet President Barack Obama, who would command a monumental audience nearly anywhere he spoke on the continent where he traces his ancestry, is not scheduled to deliver a speech to the general public when he visits Ghana next week. The White House said it preferred a smaller event at Ghana\'s parliament to herald the nation\'s democratic traditions. But some suspect the reason has its roots in an event that holds a storied place in White House lore ? President Bill Clinton\'s 1998 speech to a massive crowd in the sweltering heat of Accra, Ghana, where Obama will visit as well. For Clinton, the first stop on a 12-day, six-country African journey was a chance to bask in the adulation far from Washington, then consumed with the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Clinton now regularly pegs the size of the crowd that day at 1 million, though years ago he described it simply as more than 500,000. Whatever the number, the overheated, overcrowded, overwhelming event left some in Clinton\'s party worried that he\'d been shot, and a doctor concerned that he could contract HIV from frantic interaction with the crowd. And it took a threatening turn at the end, as a red-faced, shouting Clinton implored the crowd, \"Get back! Back off!\" as it threatened to crush a woman near the front of the stage. \"The crowd was so large that it began surging towards the stage. Suddenly, a woman in the front of the crowd began to get trampled,\" recalled Sandy Berger, Clinton\'s national security adviser at the time. \"Clinton jumped up and put his arm down over the side and grabbed her. The Secret Service thought he\'d been shot and freaked out.\" A7'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'203 - C05739798.txt','Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi EditsPis print. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya l Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23pm EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The Rescue Benghazi day demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. Ifs obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups, medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya. The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. B5 Hopefully Mon or Huma can work these in teleprompter.','Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi EditsPis print. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya l Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23pm EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The \"Rescue Benghazi day\" demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. \"Ifs obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups,\" medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. \"Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya.\" The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. B5 Hopefully Mon or Huma can work these in teleprompter.'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'2088 - C05762745.txt','update: workshop key findings Australian! and updateDear Secretary Clinton, I hope that your elbow is healing quickly. I mentioned that we were doing some work on maritime developments in the region from the Persian Gulf to the East China Sea and Sea of Japan. Below are key findings from the report, but the main takeaway is that the political impact of Chinese military modernization may be greater than a narrow technical analysis of China\'s capabilities would suggest, and for a range of reasons, technical and political, prospects for regional cooperation are limited, but pathways to conflict are numerous and increasing. > P.S. What\'s the reference to Australian mean?? H > Dear Secretary Clinton, > I was heartened to read your forceful remarks about the US commitment to the Asia-Pacific region this morning. On Monday, our office held a workshop for the NIC that highlighted the downsides associated with an American withdrawal from the region. I will be providing you with our report from that event. Also, in early June, we are holding two workshops with US policy makers (one for Democrats and one for Republicans) to illuminate how contingencies in Pakistan might affect US-China relations. I will give you a read out on those events as well.','update: workshop key findings Australian! and updateDear Secretary Clinton, I hope that your elbow is healing quickly. I mentioned that we were doing some work on maritime developments in the region from the Persian Gulf to the East China Sea and Sea of Japan. Below are key findings from the report, but the main takeaway is that the political impact of Chinese military modernization may be greater than a narrow technical analysis of China\'s capabilities would suggest, and for a range of reasons, technical and political, prospects for regional cooperation are limited, but pathways to conflict are numerous and increasing. > P.S. What\'s the reference to \"Australian\" mean?? H > Dear Secretary Clinton, > I was heartened to read your forceful remarks about the US commitment to the Asia-Pacific region this morning. On Monday, our office held a workshop for the NIC that highlighted the downsides associated with an American withdrawal from the region. I will be providing you with our report from that event. Also, in early June, we are holding two workshops with US policy makers (one for Democrats and one for Republicans) to illuminate how contingencies in Pakistan might affect US-China relations. I will give you a read out on those events as well.'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'2095 - C05762755.txt','FrameI think this is very good. I really like the emphasis on security, which is part of her brand, and very relevant (I always have in the back of my mind the possibility that great tragedy will strike again, so we need to prepared to deal with that reality, should it come about some day). I like combining that with the notion of prosperity and humanity, which together covers so much ground - from economic development to human rights. A couple miscl thoughts -- - in terms of promoting prosperity/economic development, might there be a reason to technological advancement (giving people access to education and technological tools that can help them in terms of both education and access to social networks and other avenues for advancement). You do reference education in the development arena, and in prosperity, so that\'s good). - there isn\'t much here mentioning democratization, freedom, etc. I know that is probably dicey given the multitude of governments we want to partner with that aren\'t ready to talk that talk, but still think it needs to be incorporated in some aspect of a mission statement. - really like strong reference to women as a key to economic and social stabilization. That ties into her brand and into a reality. I know when the First Ladies of Africa came out here to LA, one of the desires was to try to draw them into an alliance that might transcend their own national differences and create cross-border force for positive change. A friend of mine is one of the executives with the Hunger Project, whose CEO is a woman who focuses, too, on the way targeting women can help alleviate hunger in ways that just dealing with men or generally cannot. - really like that \'variable geometry\' reference. This is kind of like 3 dimensional chess - strange and complicated alliances need to be made to grapple with a multitude of cross-cutting challenges. This is calculus, not arithmetic. - would like to be sure religions are involved here, vis a vis the various partnerships. It can be either a powerful force of positive change, or it can get in the way of progress, depending on how it\'s used or abused, 60','FrameI think this is very good. I really like the emphasis on security, which is part of her brand, and very relevant (I always have in the back of my mind the possibility that great tragedy will strike again, so we need to prepared to deal with that reality, should it come about some day). I like combining that with the notion of prosperity and humanity, which together covers so much ground - from economic development to human rights. A couple miscl thoughts -- - in terms of promoting prosperity/economic development, might there be a reason to technological advancement (giving people access to education and technological tools that can help them in terms of both education and access to social networks and other avenues for advancement). You do reference education in the development arena, and in prosperity, so that\'s good). - there isn\'t much here mentioning democratization, freedom, etc. I know that is probably dicey given the multitude of governments we want to partner with that aren\'t ready to talk that talk, but still think it needs to be incorporated in some aspect of a mission statement. - really like strong reference to women as a key to economic and social stabilization. That ties into her \"brand\" and into a reality. I know when the First Ladies of Africa came out here to LA, one of the desires was to try to draw them into an alliance that might transcend their own national differences and create cross-border force for positive change. A friend of mine is one of the executives with the Hunger Project, whose CEO is a woman who focuses, too, on the way targeting women can help alleviate hunger in ways that just dealing with men or generally cannot. - really like that \'variable geometry\' reference. This is kind of like 3 dimensional chess - strange and complicated alliances need to be made to grapple with a multitude of cross-cutting challenges. This is calculus, not arithmetic. - would like to be sure religions are involved here, vis a vis the various partnerships. It can be either a powerful force of positive change, or it can get in the way of progress, depending on how it\'s used or abused, 60'),(8.270333113484712,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,2,'2119 - C05762786.txt','OpEd I A Dose of Realism in Honsuras By Edward Schumacher-MatosVery interesting. This will appear in tomorrow\'s Post. Washington Post I A Dose of Realism in Honduras By Edward Schumacher-Matos Sunday, July 12, 2009 Sometimes you have to give political leaders credit. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are on the verge of achieving their own coup in Honduras and advancing American interests with a deftness not seen from Washington in many years. The president\'s reference to Honduras during his trip to Moscow reflects how the small Central American country is but a pawn as the administration pushes the reset button globally and in the hemisphere. Justice may not be totally served in Honduras, but the country is likely to end up better off anyway. America cannot and should not seek to impose any system of government on any other country, Obama said in Russia, nor would we presume to choose which party or individual should run a country. . . . Even as we meet here today, America supports now the restoration of the democratically elected president of Honduras, even though he has strongly opposed American policies. We do so not because we agree with him. We do so because we respect the universal principle that people should choose their own leaders.','OpEd I A Dose of Realism in Honsuras By Edward Schumacher-MatosVery interesting. This will appear in tomorrow\'s Post. Washington Post I A Dose of Realism in Honduras By Edward Schumacher-Matos Sunday, July 12, 2009 Sometimes you have to give political leaders credit. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are on the verge of achieving their own coup in Honduras and advancing American interests with a deftness not seen from Washington in many years. The president\'s reference to Honduras during his trip to Moscow reflects how the small Central American country is but a pawn as the administration pushes the reset button globally and in the hemisphere. Justice may not be totally served in Honduras, but the country is likely to end up better off anyway. \"America cannot and should not seek to impose any system of government on any other country,\" Obama said in Russia, \"nor would we presume to choose which party or individual should run a country. . . . Even as we meet here today, America supports now the restoration of the democratically elected president of Honduras, even though he has strongly opposed American policies. We do so not because we agree with him. We do so because we respect the universal principle that people should choose their own leaders.\"'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'2190 - C05762886.txt','TomReached out tom about your calls this morning. He reports that the Mexicans are appreciative for the call and are energized. They are reaching out to others to try to find a helpful solution. Amorim called the Brazilian Ambassador here, who tom spoke to after your call. Amorim was very happy with the call, especially the detailed discussion of possible solutions. He professed a desire to work with you to resolve this issue. Brazil recognizes that it is being tagged as the blocker on democratic language and wants to get out of the way. That explains Amorim\'s heavy push to give this issue back to Insulza. Torn told the Brazilian Ambassador that Insulza has a big credibility problem in our Congress, and that we, Brazil, Mexico, and others cannot walk away from the issue. This was being relayed back to Amorim. Among a core group of countries there is a growing realization that lack of consensus could be very damaging for the OAS and its members. Tom thinks your calls have injected new urgency into the search for a solution. He will be sending a classified update on the latest in a few hours. We will pouch to the house. 83','TomReached out tom about your calls this morning. He reports that the Mexicans are appreciative for the call and are energized. They are reaching out to others to try to find a helpful solution. Amorim called the Brazilian Ambassador here, who tom spoke to after your call. Amorim was very happy with the call, especially the detailed discussion of possible solutions. He professed a desire to work with you to resolve this issue. Brazil recognizes that it is being tagged as the \"blocker on democratic language and wants to get out of the way. That explains Amorim\'s heavy push to give this issue back to Insulza. Torn told the Brazilian Ambassador that Insulza has a big credibility problem in our Congress, and that we, Brazil, Mexico, and others cannot walk away from the issue. This was being relayed back to Amorim. Among a core group of countries there is a growing realization that lack of consensus could be very damaging for the OAS and its members. Tom thinks your calls have injected new urgency into the search for a solution. He will be sending a classified update on the latest in a few hours. We will pouch to the house. 83'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'2294 - C05763096.txt','Spanish fmSpanish FM Moratinos has requested to speak with you today. Tom can give u verbal download but below are basic points. Let me know if u want us to set up call Points: - We condemn the effort to remove Zelaya from office. - We are working within the OAS and with our regional partners to resolve this situation quickly and in a manner that restores democratic order. - We appreciate the role Spain played in winning quick EU condemnation of the coup attempt. - Our work is not done. Rebuilding trust among competing political institutions and reducing polarization within Honduras will take a lot of work. We hope Spain will work with us and the OAS to ensure a restoration of democratic order that will allow Honduras to carry through with it electoral timetable (presidential vote scheduled for November) Note from torn: Aside from the statements issued by the President and the Secretary, we have been working in the OAS Permanent Council fashioning a consensus resolution mapping out a path forward, reaching out to regional partners ( I have spoken twice with Salvadoran President Funes, and our Ambassadors have been working with other Central American leaders), and working within Honduras to limit the damage to Honduras institutions.  1ro','Spanish fmSpanish FM Moratinos has requested to speak with you today. Tom can give u verbal download but below are basic points. Let me know if u want us to set up call Points: - We condemn the effort to remove Zelaya from office. - We are working within the OAS and with our regional partners to resolve this situation quickly and in a manner that restores democratic order. - We appreciate the role Spain played in winning quick EU condemnation of the coup attempt. - Our work is not done. Rebuilding trust among competing political institutions and reducing polarization within Honduras will take a lot of work. We hope Spain will work with us and the OAS to ensure a restoration of democratic order that will allow Honduras to carry through with it electoral timetable (presidential vote scheduled for November) Note from torn: Aside from the statements issued by the President and the Secretary, we have been working in the OAS Permanent Council fashioning a consensus resolution mapping out a path forward, reaching out to regional partners ( I have spoken twice with Salvadoran President Funes, and our Ambassadors have been working with other Central American leaders), and working within Honduras to limit the damage to Honduras institutions. ; 1ro'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'2342 - C05763204.txt','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests. The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were afraid to sleep in their own homes. After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: \"Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests.\" The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were \"afraid to sleep in their own homes.\" After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'2349 - C05763225.txt','Posner response to Washington Post editorialThat\'s fine. Will it be printed in next day or so? Philippe and Jake asked me to send along this response to the Washington Post editorial: By Michael Posner The Post\'s Dec. 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses the critical point: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his-famous Four Freedoms speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. As Secretary Clinton made clear, policies that address development alone are not adequate: Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies will not solve the whole problem, she said. But experience shows us that where broad-based development occurs, people are more likely to demand a say in securing their futures, and governments are more likely to have the resources to maintain the strong institutions, including reliable police and fair courts, that help ensure the consistent protection of rights. Where people are given the right to speak freely, to participate in their nation\'s political process and have access to basic information about government, sustainable development is more','Posner response to Washington Post editorialThat\'s fine. Will it be printed in next day or so? Philippe and Jake asked me to send along this response to the Washington Post editorial: By Michael Posner The Post\'s Dec. 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses the critical point: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his-famous \"Four Freedoms\" speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. As Secretary Clinton made clear, policies that address development alone are not adequate: \"Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies will not solve the whole problem,\" she said. But experience shows us that where broad-based development occurs, people are more likely to demand a say in securing their futures, and governments are more likely to have the resources to maintain the strong institutions, including reliable police and fair courts, that help ensure the consistent protection of rights. Where people are given the right to speak freely, to participate in their nation\'s political process and have access to basic information about government, sustainable development is more'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'2350 - C05763228.txt','Response in posner\'s nameOk w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his famous Four Freedoms speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this [DELETE: old] wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. AS SECRETARY CLINTON MADE CLEAR, policies that address development alone are not adequate: Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies','Response in posner\'s nameOk w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his famous \"Four Freedoms\" speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this [DELETE: old] wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. AS SECRETARY CLINTON MADE CLEAR, policies that address development alone are not adequate: \"Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'2351 - C05763229.txt','Response in posner\'s nameOk in about ten minutes. Call me on Ok w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality.','Response in posner\'s nameOk in about ten minutes. Call me on Ok w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality.'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'2400 - C05763568.txt','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s sessionFor sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras Recalling the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, the OAS Charter, and the Inter-American Democratic Charter Deeply concerned by the unconstitutional alteration of the democratic order, which has endangered security, democracy and rule of law, and jeopardized the safety of Honduran citizens and foreigners 111','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s sessionFor sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras; Recalling the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, the OAS Charter, and the Inter-American Democratic Charter; Deeply concerned by the unconstitutional alteration of the democratic order, which has endangered security, democracy and rule of law, and jeopardized the safety of Honduran citizens and foreigners; 111'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'2401 - C05763570.txt','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s session Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s.sessionWhat does Jim say? Tom Shannon? Dan Restrepo? For sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S 113 Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras Recalling the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, the OAS Charter, and the Inter-American Democratic Charter Deeply concerned by the unconstitutional alteration of the democratic order, which has endangered security, democracy and rule of law, and jeopardized the safety of Honduran citizens and foreigners 1. Condemns the breaking of constitutional order in Honduras and the overthrow of the democratically elected President Don Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales, 114','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s session Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s.sessionWhat does Jim say? Tom Shannon? Dan Restrepo? For sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S 113 Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras; Recalling the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, the OAS Charter, and the Inter-American Democratic Charter; Deeply concerned by the unconstitutional alteration of the democratic order, which has endangered security, democracy and rule of law, and jeopardized the safety of Honduran citizens and foreigners; 1. Condemns the breaking of constitutional order in Honduras and the overthrow of the democratically elected President Don Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales, 114'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'2402 - C05763571.txt','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s sessionZelaya\'s people. He is addressing the GA tomorrow. I am working it through with Tom and Dan and will send you final text in am. What does Jim say? Tom Shannon? Dan Restrepo? For sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras 117','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s sessionZelaya\'s people. He is addressing the GA tomorrow. I am working it through with Tom and Dan and will send you final text in am. What does Jim say? Tom Shannon? Dan Restrepo? For sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras; 117'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'2424 - C05763715.txt','AARJake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: ...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking. Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed, Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance, she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to boogie with African dancers. And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself, she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end. Mrs. Clinton seemed satisfied that she had accomplished her mission: strengthening American relations with crucial allies on the continent, like Nigeria and South Africa, and sending a message of tough love, as she called it, to nations like Kenya and Congo. Over all, she said, the United States wants to work more closely with African nations as a partner, not simply as a patron or dispenser of aid. In exchange, she said, African leaders must deliver democracy and good government. Mrs. Clinton vowed to stay on top of Africa, even after she gets back to Washington, closely monitoring the issues she addressed on her tour. She also pointed to Cape Verde, a set of palm-studded islands best known for their beaches and enormous tourist hotels, as an example of what good leadership can do. This is possible, she said. You create not just economic growth but a sense of human dignity and possibility. Kenya. South Africa. Angola. Congo. Nigeria. Liberia. And finally Cape Verde. Mrs. Clinton saw with her own eyes some of Africa\'s most promising countries - and some of its most troubled ones. In Kenya, she pushed for the government to prosecute perpetrators of the postelection violence last year. In South Africa, the big issue was Zimbabwe and how the South African government should do more to help ease the crisis there.','AARJake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: \"...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking.\" Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. \"I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed,\" Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. \"I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance,\" she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to \"boogie\" with African dancers. \"And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself,\" she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end. Mrs. Clinton seemed satisfied that she had accomplished her mission: strengthening American relations with crucial allies on the continent, like Nigeria and South Africa, and sending a message of \"tough love,\" as she called it, to nations like Kenya and Congo. Over all, she said, the United States wants to work more closely with African nations as a partner, not simply as a patron or dispenser of aid. In exchange, she said, African leaders must deliver democracy and good government. Mrs. Clinton vowed to stay on top of Africa, even after she gets back to Washington, closely monitoring the issues she addressed on her tour. She also pointed to Cape Verde, a set of palm-studded islands best known for their beaches and enormous tourist hotels, as an example of what good leadership can do. \"This is possible,\" she said. \"You create not just economic growth but a sense of human dignity and possibility.\" Kenya. South Africa. Angola. Congo. Nigeria. Liberia. And finally Cape Verde. Mrs. Clinton saw with her own eyes some of Africa\'s most promising countries - and some of its most troubled ones. In Kenya, she pushed for the government to prosecute perpetrators of the postelection violence last year. In South Africa, the big issue was Zimbabwe and how the South African government should do more to help ease the crisis there.'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'2466 - C05763800.txt','from today\'s Financial Times....Financial Times FT.com FT .com FINANCIAL \'11114ES COMMENT Clinton can deliver a tough message to India By Strobe Talbott Published: July 16 2009 20:06 When Hillary Clinton arrives in India on Friday, the US secretary of state will no doubt strike the upbeat tone that befits relations between the world\'s two largest democracies. But she is expected also to engage her hosts candidly on two issues that have been contentious in the past and may be in future: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. In both areas, President Barack Obama\'s positions are radically different from his predecessor\'s. Unlike George W. Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265','from today\'s Financial Times....Financial Times FT.com FT .com FINANCIAL \'11114ES COMMENT Clinton can deliver a tough message to India By Strobe Talbott Published: July 16 2009 20:06 When Hillary Clinton arrives in India on Friday, the US secretary of state will no doubt strike the upbeat tone that befits relations between the world\'s two largest democracies. But she is expected also to engage her hosts candidly on two issues that have been contentious in the past and may be in future: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. In both areas, President Barack Obama\'s positions are radically different from his predecessor\'s. Unlike George W. Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'2576 - C05764059.txt','U.S. group tells Sudan to speed up vote preparationsKHARTOUM, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Sudan must swiftly approve a budget to pay for elections in April and speed up preparations if the vote is to go ahead on time, the U.S.-based Carter Center which will monitor the ballot said on Thursday. The votes for the presidency, parliament and other bodies is part of the democratic transformation promised in the 2005 peace deal that ended a north-south civil war that lasted two decades. They will be the first multi-party elections in over 20 years. The Center reported serious concerns about slippage in the overall electoral calendar, a report said, adding the organization was also worried about new laws and continued restrictions on civil liberties. (It is an) ambitious schedule but will only be viable if the government of national unity and the NEC (National Elections Commission) take immediate action to ensure that further delays are avoided, the report said. (VI','U.S. group tells Sudan to speed up vote preparationsKHARTOUM, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Sudan must swiftly approve a budget to pay for elections in April and speed up preparations if the vote is to go ahead on time, the U.S.-based Carter Center which will monitor the ballot said on Thursday. The votes for the presidency, parliament and other bodies is part of the democratic transformation promised in the 2005 peace deal that ended a north-south civil war that lasted two decades. They will be the first multi-party elections in over 20 years. \"The Center reported serious concerns about slippage in the overall electoral calendar,\" a report said, adding the organization was also worried about new laws and continued restrictions on civil liberties. \"(It is an) ambitious schedule but will only be viable if the government of national unity and the NEC (National Elections Commission) take immediate action to ensure that further delays are avoided,\" the report said. (VI'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'2705 - C05764296.txt','Draft email to the Secretary on GuineaFYI Jake or Dan: Could one of you pass the following note from me to the Secretary on the Guinea-Conakry situation. We will be sending forward an info memo later this afternoon. But in view of the Secretary\'s interest, I thought this note my be useful to pass on to her at some point during the day. We are also doing some press guidance. Regards, Johnnie Madam Secretary, I know you are deeply concerned about reports of ongoing violence and attacks against women that have occurred in Guinea-Conakry. I want to let you know what actions the Africa Bureau is taking to address this crisis. I met with Guinean Foreign Minister Alexandre Cece Loua this morning at 9:00. I expressed our deep outrage at the brutal actions of Guinean security forces against protesters on September 28, which resulted in 157 deaths, hundreds more injured, and the widespread rape of women. I will separately provide you with a formal readout of the meeting. I have also sent one of my Deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, to Conakry, where he met yesterday with President Dadis Camara and expressed the same outrage. We are pressing the government to take immediate actions to stop the violence and to restore constitutional order. We have asked Dadis Camara to step aside and to seek exile in Morocco or another French-speaking country. We have also asked Guinea to invite in observers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to monitor the actions of the military and developments toward a democratic transition. In addition, we have indicated that we will seek an international investigation in order to arrest and punish the perpetrators of the violence. We have indicated that if the Government of Guinea does not act rapidly, we will pursue sanctions against government officials. In all of these actions, we are consulting with the French, whose views and actions closely mirror ours, as well as with several west African states, including Liberia and Senegal. Regards, Johnnie','Draft email to the Secretary on GuineaFYI Jake or Dan: Could one of you pass the following note from me to the Secretary on the Guinea-Conakry situation. We will be sending forward an info memo later this afternoon. But in view of the Secretary\'s interest, I thought this note my be useful to pass on to her at some point during the day. We are also doing some press guidance. Regards, Johnnie Madam Secretary, I know you are deeply concerned about reports of ongoing violence and attacks against women that have occurred in Guinea-Conakry. I want to let you know what actions the Africa Bureau is taking to address this crisis. I met with Guinean Foreign Minister Alexandre Cece Loua this morning at 9:00. I expressed our deep outrage at the brutal actions of Guinean security forces against protesters on September 28, which resulted in 157 deaths, hundreds more injured, and the widespread rape of women. I will separately provide you with a formal readout of the meeting. I have also sent one of my Deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, to Conakry, where he met yesterday with President Dadis Camara and expressed the same outrage. We are pressing the government to take immediate actions to stop the violence and to restore constitutional order. We have asked Dadis Camara to step aside and to seek exile in Morocco or another French-speaking country. We have also asked Guinea to invite in observers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to monitor the actions of the military and developments toward a democratic transition. In addition, we have indicated that we will seek an international investigation in order to arrest and punish the perpetrators of the violence. We have indicated that if the Government of Guinea does not act rapidly, we will pursue sanctions against government officials. In all of these actions, we are consulting with the French, whose views and actions closely mirror ours, as well as with several west African states, including Liberia and Senegal. Regards, Johnnie'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'2736 - C05764360.txt','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree. A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word coup by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a coup d\'etat as a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group. So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for \"the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree.\" A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word \"coup\" by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a \"coup d\'etat\" as \"a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics; especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group.\" So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'274 - C05739883.txt','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government; however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya; if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'2807 - C05764517.txt','08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non- 08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services inImmigrant Visa Services in Honduras Attachments: 090825 Honduras NIV suspension Statement.doc FYI Honduras For Immediate Release and Posting This email was sent by mooreic2@state.gov U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release August 25, 2009 2009/853 STATEMENT BY IAN KELLY, SPOKESMAN Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services in Honduras The OAS Foreign Ministers mission is in Honduras seeking support for the San Jose Accord, which would restore the democratic and constitutional order and resolve the political crisis in Honduras. In support of this mission and as a consequence of the de facto regime\'s reluctance to sign the San Jose Accord, the U.S. Department of State is conducting a full review of our visa policy in Honduras. As part of that review, we are suspending non-emergency, non-immigrant visa services in the consular section of our embassy in Honduras, effective August 26. We firmly believe a negotiated solution is the appropriate way forward and the San Jose Accord is the best solution. ###','08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non- 08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services inImmigrant Visa Services in Honduras Attachments: 090825 Honduras NIV suspension Statement.doc FYI Honduras For Immediate Release and Posting This email was sent by mooreic2@state.gov U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release August 25, 2009 2009/853 STATEMENT BY IAN KELLY, SPOKESMAN Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services in Honduras The OAS Foreign Ministers mission is in Honduras seeking support for the San Jose Accord, which would restore the democratic and constitutional order and resolve the political crisis in Honduras. In support of this mission and as a consequence of the de facto regime\'s reluctance to sign the San Jose Accord, the U.S. Department of State is conducting a full review of our visa policy in Honduras. As part of that review, we are suspending non-emergency, non-immigrant visa services in the consular section of our embassy in Honduras, effective August 26. We firmly believe a negotiated solution is the appropriate way forward and the San Jose Accord is the best solution. ###'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'3034 - C05764909.txt','Call from AriasFyi B6 Kelly, Craig A Webster, Christopher W I just received a call from Arias. He expressed his appreciation for everything the US had done in support of democracy in Honduras. He said the recent tough messages by Insulza, OAS Ambassadors and USG officials. strengthened by US sanctions, was having an impact on the M regime. He praised our decision to close the consulate and urged that we also move to take away tourist and business visas from key regime members and supporters. I told him we were working on implementing the visa and other measures which I expected could be announced soon. Arias was critical of Z saying his recent public statements continued to be unhelpful. He described Z\'s statement advocating the death penalty (presumably to apply to his political enemies) and asking for the extension of his term in office as disastrous. He said that Insulza had made the right call by not allowing Z to address the OASGA. We agreed the influence of FM Rodas over Z was highly negative, I told Arias I would be back in Honduras tomorrow and planned in the coming days to press influential political, business and civil society and urge support for the immediate signing of the Si Accord. Arias and I agreed to stay in close touch in the coming days. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa 329','Call from AriasFyi B6 Kelly, Craig A; Webster, Christopher W; I just received a call from Arias. He expressed his appreciation for everything the US had done in support of democracy in Honduras. He said the recent tough messages by Insulza, OAS Ambassadors and USG officials. strengthened by US sanctions, was having an impact on the M regime. He praised our decision to close the consulate and urged that we also move to take away tourist and business visas from key regime members and supporters. I told him we were working on implementing the visa and other measures which I expected could be announced soon. Arias was critical of Z saying his recent public statements continued to be unhelpful. He described Z\'s statement advocating the death penalty (presumably to apply to his political enemies) and asking for the extension of his term in office as \"disastrous\". He said that Insulza had made the right call by not allowing Z to address the OASGA. We agreed the influence of FM Rodas over Z was highly negative, I told Arias I would be back in Honduras tomorrow and planned in the coming days to press influential political, business and civil society and urge support for the immediate signing of the Si Accord. Arias and I agreed to stay in close touch in the coming days. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa 329'),(8.270333113484712,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,2,'3134 - C05765072.txt','Strategic Communications for PakistanDoug-- Pakistan\'s government can sure use the help. I\'d like you to talk w Judith McHale who is working w Holbrooke\'s team, including Ashley, so I\'m copying Judith and Paul Jones, Amb Holbrooke\'s Deputy, so they can coordinate the followup. Pls let me know what the next steps are w Amb Haqqani. Thanks too for your other work on global women\'s issues. Best, H Hello Madame Secretary. I hope you have a productive trip to Pakistan. I wanted to let you know that Ambassador Haqqani asked me to submit a proposal to help the Government of Pakistan strengthen its communications with the Pakistani public. You may recall that my firm did similar hands-on work in Lebanon. The idea is to enhance the Government\'s internal capacity to raise public awareness of its accomplishments, build support for its policies, and demonstrate the benefits of democratic governance. With stronger communications, they\'d obviously be in a better position to convey the benefits of the US-Pakistan relationship. We\'ve followed Pakistani media coverage of Kerry-Lugar -- with more strategic communications management by the Government, that could have been a positive story. (The anti-American forces have used the same messages to attack US aid packages for at least 10 years. It was easy to see the attacks coming.)','Strategic Communications for PakistanDoug-- Pakistan\'s government can sure use the help. I\'d like you to talk w Judith McHale who is working w Holbrooke\'s team, including Ashley, so I\'m copying Judith and Paul Jones, Amb Holbrooke\'s Deputy, so they can coordinate the followup. Pls let me know what the next steps are w Amb Haqqani. Thanks too for your other work on global women\'s issues. Best, H Hello Madame Secretary. I hope you have a productive trip to Pakistan. I wanted to let you know that Ambassador Haqqani asked me to submit a proposal to help the Government of Pakistan strengthen its communications with the Pakistani public. You may recall that my firm did similar hands-on work in Lebanon. The idea is to enhance the Government\'s internal capacity to raise public awareness of its accomplishments, build support for its policies, and demonstrate the benefits of democratic governance. With stronger communications, they\'d obviously be in a better position to convey the benefits of the US-Pakistan relationship. We\'ve followed Pakistani media coverage of Kerry-Lugar -- with more strategic communications management by the Government, that could have been a positive story. (The anti-American forces have used the same messages to attack US aid packages for at least 10 years. It was easy to see the attacks coming.)'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'3263 - C05765732.txt','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'3518 - C05766172.txt','LibyaCongress earmarked 2.5 mil dollars for democracy stuff in Libya. Not an Admin request. Requirement to work through NGOs. Requests for proposals went out, came in, were evaluated. One was going to an NGO with links to an NGO in Libya run by a Qadhafi. Congressional staff briefed on Monday. Thus the questions now. Jeffrey Feltman','LibyaCongress earmarked 2.5 mil dollars for democracy stuff in Libya. Not an Admin request. Requirement to work through NGOs. Requests for proposals went out, came in, were evaluated. One was going to an NGO with links to an NGO in Libya run by a Qadhafi. Congressional staff briefed on Monday. Thus the questions now. Jeffrey Feltman'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'3519 - C05766175.txt','LibyaMore clarity. No awards given yet. More dealing with good governance rather than democracy. NEA worked with F and H on a plan of how to work with a broad segment of society in Libya. It was that plan that went forth for congressional notification. So NEA, F, and H all signed out the plan for congressional notification. While the plan took all summer to develop, obviously it shouldn\'t have gone forth on automatic pilot after Meghrahi. Jeffrey Feltman Congress earmarked 2.5 mil dollars for democracy stuff in Libya. Not an Admin request. Requirement to work through NGOs. Requests for proposals went out, came in, were evaluated. One was going to an NGO with links to an NGO in Libya run by a Qadhafi. Congressional staff briefed on Monday. Thus the questions now. Jeffrey Feltman','LibyaMore clarity. No awards given yet. More dealing with good governance rather than democracy. NEA worked with F and H on a plan of how to work with a broad segment of society in Libya. It was that plan that went forth for congressional notification. So NEA, F, and H all signed out the plan for congressional notification. While the plan took all summer to develop, obviously it shouldn\'t have gone forth on automatic pilot after Meghrahi. Jeffrey Feltman Congress earmarked 2.5 mil dollars for democracy stuff in Libya. Not an Admin request. Requirement to work through NGOs. Requests for proposals went out, came in, were evaluated. One was going to an NGO with links to an NGO in Libya run by a Qadhafi. Congressional staff briefed on Monday. Thus the questions now. Jeffrey Feltman'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'3523 - C05766179.txt','Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. PolicyNice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary McGuire in Washington, +1-202-747-7035 Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. Policy Washington ? December 14, 2009 ? Freedom House applauds Secretary Hillary Clinton for her remarks at Georgetown University today on A Human Rights Agenda for the 21st Century. Secretary Clinton\'s remarks setting forth the U.S. Government\'s human rights agenda appear to reflect an enhanced emphasis by the Obama Administration on the importance of political democracy for the achievement to basic human rights and broader development goals, as well. She gave special attention to the importance of freedom of expression. The remarks build upon President Obama\'s Nobel acceptance speech on December 10, in which he said peace is unstable where citizens are denied the right to speak freely or worship as they please choose their own leaders or assemble without fear. The emphasis on universal human rights in Secretary Clinton\'s speech sends an important message of her personal commitment at a time when the world is witnessing continuing global declines in fundamental rights, said Jennifer Windsor, Executive Director of Freedom House. We look forward to seeing this passion integrated into U.S. policy around the globe. The speech stressed the necessity for a human rights policy that is fused with efforts to advance both development and democracy. B6','Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. PolicyNice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary McGuire in Washington, +1-202-747-7035 Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. Policy Washington ? December 14, 2009 ? Freedom House applauds Secretary Hillary Clinton for her remarks at Georgetown University today on \"A Human Rights Agenda for the 21st Century.\" Secretary Clinton\'s remarks setting forth the U.S. Government\'s human rights agenda appear to reflect an enhanced emphasis by the Obama Administration on the importance of political democracy for the achievement to basic human rights and broader development goals, as well. She gave special attention to the importance of freedom of expression. The remarks build upon President Obama\'s Nobel acceptance speech on December 10, in which he said \"peace is unstable where citizens are denied the right to speak freely or worship as they please; choose their own leaders or assemble without fear.\" \"The emphasis on universal human rights in Secretary Clinton\'s speech sends an important message of her personal commitment at a time when the world is witnessing continuing global declines in fundamental rights,\" said Jennifer Windsor, Executive Director of Freedom House. \"We look forward to seeing this passion integrated into U.S. policy around the globe.\" The speech stressed the necessity for a human rights policy that is fused with efforts to advance both development and democracy. B6'),(8.270333113484712,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,2,'3566 - C05766253.txt','Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon HoldSubject: Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon Hold WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment. WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment.','Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon HoldSubject: Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon Hold WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment. WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment.'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'3636 - C05766439.txt','Guy was right!FYI- this from our partner, Stewart From: Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers... and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head.match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y','Guy was right!FYI- this from our partner, Stewart From: Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers... and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head.match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'3652 - C05766480.txt','Honduras statementThe team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.','Honduras statementThe team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.'),(4.135166556742356,4.135166556742356,2500,'Democracy',40,1,'3654 - C05766484.txt','Honduras statementOf course! I would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for','Honduras statementOf course! I would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Democracy_Alliance',1,1,'1744 - C05761805.txt','FW Retiring Today Retiring TodayFYI Ladies, One of HRC\'s most committed and passionate supporters, is retiring. Although she will be at SEIU until the end of the month, her party is today. I know it would mean the world to her to get a message from HRC. an be reached at A phone call would be great. If you prefer snail mail, let me know and I will get her home address. You should also know that is very interested in serving on a task force or other position where she can help advance women\'s issues and otherwise help HRC. Thanks, Kelly Kelly Craighead Managing Director Democracy Alliance 1800 Massachusetts Ave. NW Suite 5000M Washington, DC 20036 This e-mail and any attachments thereto, is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email, and any attachments thereto, is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me and permanently delete the original copy and any copy of any e-mail, and any printout thereof. 23','FW Retiring Today Retiring TodayFYI Ladies, One of HRC\'s most committed and passionate supporters, is retiring. Although she will be at SEIU until the end of the month, her party is today. I know it would mean the world to her to get a message from HRC. an be reached at A phone call would be great. If you prefer snail mail, let me know and I will get her home address. You should also know that is very interested in serving on a task force or other position where she can help advance women\'s issues and otherwise help HRC. Thanks, Kelly Kelly Craighead Managing Director Democracy Alliance 1800 Massachusetts Ave. NW Suite 5000M Washington, DC 20036 This e-mail and any attachments thereto, is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email, and any attachments thereto, is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me and permanently delete the original copy and any copy of any e-mail, and any printout thereof. 23'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Democratic_National_Committee',2,2,'1904 - C05762424.txt','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM This is not appropriate time for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so, Socarides says. Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification. Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military. Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton Andy Towle and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans, Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors. And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM \"This is not appropriate time\" for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. \"The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so,\" Socarides says. \"Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification.\" Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. \"The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military.\" Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton; Andy Towle; and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. \"One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans,\" Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. \"This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors.\" And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he \"will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Democratic_National_Committee',2,1,'239 - C05739840.txt','Make Up Turned Break UpB6 November 27, 2012 Make Up Turned Break Up By MAUREEN DOWD WASHINGTON Are the Republican senators unreasonable? Or is the secretary of state-manqu undiplomatic? Did the senators sandbag Susan Rice? Or did Rice further inflame a tense situation? Is it a case of shooting the messenger and playing politics? Or is national security dangerously infected with politics? It seems as if it would have been simple enough for Rice to quickly admit that the administration talking points she used on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows about the slaughter in Benghazi were misleading. But she went silent. She has no wartime consigliere and, aside from the president\'s angry postelection defense of Rice, the White House ? perhaps relieved that she -14,as taking the heat rather than the president ? wasn\'t running a strong damage control operation that clarified matters. Still, on last Sunday\'s talk shows, John McCain and Lindsey Graham softened their tone a bit. She\'s not the problem, McCain said The problem is the president of the United States, for failing to swiftly tell Americans what his intelligence agencies had confirmed: that Benghazi was a terrorist attack involving Al Qa.eda. affiliates. When Rice asked to come to the Hill to meet with some of her Republican critics, it seemed dtente was nigh. But somehow the hour-and-a-half powwow caused an escalation, with McCain, Graham and Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire emerging to say they had more reservations than before. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who\'s scheduled to meet with Rice on Wednesday, suggested that she would be better suited to run the Democratic National Committee than State. If Rice can\'t soothe the egos of some cranky G.O.P. pots, how would she negotiate with China?','Make Up Turned Break UpB6 November 27, 2012 Make Up Turned Break Up By MAUREEN DOWD WASHINGTON Are the Republican senators unreasonable? Or is the secretary of state-manqu undiplomatic? Did the senators sandbag Susan Rice? Or did Rice further inflame a tense situation? Is it a case of shooting the messenger and playing politics? Or is national security dangerously infected with politics? It seems as if it would have been simple enough for Rice to quickly admit that the administration talking points she used on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows about the slaughter in Benghazi were misleading. But she went silent. She has no wartime consigliere and, aside from the president\'s angry postelection defense of Rice, the White House ? perhaps relieved that she -14,as taking the heat rather than the president ? wasn\'t running a strong damage control operation that clarified matters. Still, on last Sunday\'s talk shows, John McCain and Lindsey Graham softened their tone a bit. \"She\'s not the problem,\" McCain said The problem is the president of the United States,\" for failing to swiftly tell Americans what his intelligence agencies had confirmed: that Benghazi was a terrorist attack involving Al Qa.eda. affiliates. When Rice asked to come to the Hill to meet with some of her Republican critics, it seemed dtente was nigh. But somehow the hour-and-a-half powwow caused an escalation, with McCain, Graham and Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire emerging to say they had more reservations than before. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who\'s scheduled to meet with Rice on Wednesday, suggested that she would be better suited to run the Democratic National Committee than State. If Rice can\'t soothe the egos of some cranky G.O.P. pots, how would she negotiate with China?'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Democratic_Party_(United_States)',21,1,'1132 - C05760390.txt','Health Care UpdateFinally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed yes vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture.','Health Care UpdateFinally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed \"yes\" vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture.'),(9.559047146255338,4.779523573127669,2500,'Democratic_Party_(United_States)',21,2,'1288 - C05760667.txt','Learning the hard wayFYI Learning the hard way Mar 26th 2009 From The Economist print edition Barack Obama may at last be getting a grip. But he still needs to show more leadership, at home and abroad HILLARY CLINTON\'S most effective quip, in her long struggle with Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination last year, was that the Oval Office is no place for on-the-job training. It went to the heart of the nagging worry about the silver-tongued young senator from Illinois: that he lacked even the slightest executive experience, and that in his brief career he had never really stood up to powerful interests, whether in his home city of Chicago or in the wider world. Might Mrs Clinton have been right about her foe? Not altogether. In foreign policy in particular Mr Obama has already done some commendable things. He has held out a sincere hand to Iran he has ordered Guantanamo closed within a year he has set himself firmly against torture. He has, as the world and this newspaper wanted, taken a less strident tone in dealing with friends and rivals alike. But at home Mr Obama has had a difficult start. His performance has been weaker than those who endorsed his candidacy, including this newspaper, had hoped. Many of his strongest supporters?liberal columnists, prominent donors, Democratic Party stalwarts?have started to question him. As for those not so beholden, polls show that independent voters again prefer Republicans to Democrats, a startling reversal of fortune in just a few weeks. Mr Obama\'s once-celestial approval ratings are about where George Bush\'s were at this stage in his awful presidency. Despite his resounding electoral victory, his solid majorities in both chambers of Congress and the obvious goodwill of the bulk of the electorate, Mr Obama has seemed curiously feeble. Empty posts, weak policies 6','Learning the hard wayFYI Learning the hard way Mar 26th 2009 From The Economist print edition Barack Obama may at last be getting a grip. But he still needs to show more leadership, at home and abroad HILLARY CLINTON\'S most effective quip, in her long struggle with Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination last year, was that the Oval Office is no place for on-the-job training. It went to the heart of the nagging worry about the silver-tongued young senator from Illinois: that he lacked even the slightest executive experience, and that in his brief career he had never really stood up to powerful interests, whether in his home city of Chicago or in the wider world. Might Mrs Clinton have been right about her foe? Not altogether. In foreign policy in particular Mr Obama has already done some commendable things. He has held out a sincere hand to Iran; he has ordered Guantanamo closed within a year; he has set himself firmly against torture. He has, as the world and this newspaper wanted, taken a less strident tone in dealing with friends and rivals alike. But at home Mr Obama has had a difficult start. His performance has been weaker than those who endorsed his candidacy, including this newspaper, had hoped. Many of his strongest supporters?liberal columnists, prominent donors, Democratic Party stalwarts?have started to question him. As for those not so beholden, polls show that independent voters again prefer Republicans to Democrats, a startling reversal of fortune in just a few weeks. Mr Obama\'s once-celestial approval ratings are about where George Bush\'s were at this stage in his awful presidency. Despite his resounding electoral victory, his solid majorities in both chambers of Congress and the obvious goodwill of the bulk of the electorate, Mr Obama has seemed curiously feeble. Empty posts, weak policies 6'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Democratic_Party_(United_States)',21,1,'1580 - C05761408.txt','In case you missed thisThis was on Paul Krugman\'s blog yesterday. I, for one, enjoyed it. Hope you\'re very well Hillary. May 19, 2009, 7:35 am Ahem Politico: Health care could soon go the way of the automobile, with users having no choice but to buy insurance coverage. Within four years, every American could be required to own health insurance or pay their way through tax penalties. The odds of such a sea change rose last week when chief Democratic and Republican Senate negotiators on a health care bill acknowledged that many on the Finance Committee considered the so-called individual mandate essential to lower insurance costs for those who already have coverage. President Barack Obama didn\'t embrace the individual mandate during the campaign, which means he would essentially start from scratch in terms of selling the idea to voters. The mandate was a central policy difference with Hillary Clinton, who argued that a mandate was the only way to achieve universal coverage. Obama disagreed, saying enough people would purchase insurance voluntarily if the costs could be brought down. Progressive policy experts widely agreed that Obama\'s plan would have left out about 15 million people. Clinton, with an assist from New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, regularly assailed Obama for his no-mandate position. Actually, I don\'t care who gets credit, as long as we actually get universal health care.','In case you missed thisThis was on Paul Krugman\'s blog yesterday. I, for one, enjoyed it. Hope you\'re very well Hillary. May 19, 2009, 7:35 am Ahem Politico: Health care could soon go the way of the automobile, with users having no choice but to buy insurance coverage. Within four years, every American could be required to own health insurance or pay their way through tax penalties. The odds of such a sea change rose last week when chief Democratic and Republican Senate negotiators on a health care bill acknowledged that many on the Finance Committee considered the so-called individual mandate essential to lower insurance costs for those who already have coverage. President Barack Obama didn\'t embrace the individual mandate during the campaign, which means he would essentially start from scratch in terms of selling the idea to voters. The mandate was a central policy difference with Hillary Clinton, who argued that a mandate was the only way to achieve universal coverage. Obama disagreed, saying enough people would purchase insurance voluntarily if the costs could be brought down. Progressive policy experts widely agreed that Obama\'s plan would have left out about 15 million people. Clinton, with an assist from New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, regularly assailed Obama for his no-mandate position. Actually, I don\'t care who gets credit, as long as we actually get universal health care.'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Democratic_Party_(United_States)',21,1,'1625 - C05761487.txt','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptOf all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. I don\'t hold grudges, he told his aides. I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about What happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this. Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign. Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, Believe me. She\'s not over it yet. His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state, he told me later. I felt that she was disciplined, that she was precise, that she was smart as a whip, and that she would present a really strong image to the world.. .I had that mapped out. Recruiting and managing a team of rivals would not be easy, and Clinton came with her own set of issues. Chief among them was her campaign debt, which she wanted eliminated before she took the job of secretary of state. Would the president-elect go out and help her to do so? I\'m not begging her to take this job, Obama told his senior aides. If she wants it, I could help. But I\'m not willing to go out in these difficult economic times to do a flashy fundraiser in California. As it happened, plenty of people in the Senate were begging Obama to offer Clinton the job. Obama\'s aides believed that many Senate Democrats thought Clinton had extended her presidential campaign far beyond the point where she had lost the election. Her negative advertising wasted Democratic money, threatened to undermine the party\'s nominee, and suggested that she was disloyal to the party. They were unwilling to offer the junior New York senator a position ahead of her lowly rank, and she stood little chance of becoming majority leader. There was a lot of encouragement from inside the Senate to get her into this job, said one senior Obama aide. They wanted her out of there. ... As for controlling the uncontrollable Bill Clinton, Obama\'s aides drew up a series of checks on his fundraising for both Clinton Global Initiative and his work on HIV/AIDS across the world. But they really counted on 117','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptOf all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. \"I don\'t hold grudges,\" he told his aides. \"I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about What happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this.\" Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. \"I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign.\" Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, \"Believe me. She\'s not over it yet.\" His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. \"We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state,\" he told me later. \"I felt that she was disciplined, that she was precise, that she was smart as a whip, and that she would present a really strong image to the world.. .I had that mapped out.\" Recruiting and managing a team of rivals would not be easy, and Clinton came with her own set of issues. Chief among them was her campaign debt, which she wanted eliminated before she took the job of secretary of state. Would the president-elect go out and help her to do so? \"I\'m not begging her to take this job,\" Obama told his senior aides. \"If she wants it, I could help. But I\'m not willing to go out in these difficult economic times to do a flashy fundraiser in California.\" As it happened, plenty of people in the Senate were begging Obama to offer Clinton the job. Obama\'s aides believed that many Senate Democrats thought Clinton had extended her presidential campaign far beyond the point where she had lost the election. Her negative advertising wasted Democratic money, threatened to undermine the party\'s nominee, and suggested that she was disloyal to the party. They were unwilling to offer the junior New York senator a position ahead of her lowly rank, and she stood little chance of becoming majority leader. \"There was a lot of encouragement from inside the Senate to get her into this job,\" said one senior Obama aide. \"They wanted her out of there.\" ... As for controlling the uncontrollable Bill Clinton, Obama\'s aides drew up a series of checks on his fundraising for both Clinton Global Initiative and his work on HIV/AIDS across the world. But they really counted on 117'),(9.559047146255338,4.779523573127669,2500,'Democratic_Party_(United_States)',21,2,'1696 - C05761682.txt','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage, said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. He\'s out of step with the next generation. Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated, said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. \"Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage,\" said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. \"He\'s out of step with the next generation.\" Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. \"Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated,\" said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve'),(9.559047146255338,4.779523573127669,2500,'Democratic_Party_(United_States)',21,2,'1726 - C05761775.txt','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding] they just don\'t want to support it on this bill, Pelosi said Thursday, So we have to do that with all Democratic votes. She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a national security initiative because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists, she said. It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate. House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days, said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. \"I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding]; they just don\'t want to support it on this bill,\" Pelosi said Thursday, \"So we have to do that with all Democratic votes.\" She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a \"national security initiative\" because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. \"I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists,\" she said. \"It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate.\" House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. \"We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days,\" said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Democratic_Party_(United_States)',21,1,'1782 - C05761884.txt','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, trusted to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums, he says. So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me. For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. Take your time. And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum. When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. Friends of mine, people I knew, he says. They contributed because I asked them to. He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done. Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing. He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though only as a hobby. Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (She\'s beautiful, he beams). 31','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, \"trusted\" to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. \"I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums,\" he says. \"So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me.\" For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately; told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem; he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. \"Take your time.\" And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that \"what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum.\" When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. \"Friends of mine, people I knew,\" he says. \"They contributed because I asked them to.\" He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: \"I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done.\" Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. \"That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing.\" He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though \"only as a hobby.\" Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (\"She\'s beautiful,\" he beams). 31'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Democratic_Party_(United_States)',21,1,'1894 - C05762384.txt','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137'),(9.559047146255338,4.779523573127669,2500,'Democratic_Party_(United_States)',21,2,'1904 - C05762424.txt','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM This is not appropriate time for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so, Socarides says. Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification. Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military. Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton Andy Towle and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans, Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors. And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM \"This is not appropriate time\" for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. \"The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so,\" Socarides says. \"Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification.\" Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. \"The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military.\" Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton; Andy Towle; and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. \"One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans,\" Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. \"This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors.\" And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he \"will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Democratic_Party_(United_States)',21,1,'1927 - C05762470.txt','KohFyi Senator Reid filed cloture on Harold Koh\'s nomination this evening, setting up a Wednesday morning vote. We need full attendance from Dem senators (not counting Kennedy and Byrd) and three Republicans to get to 60. 40','KohFyi Senator Reid filed cloture on Harold Koh\'s nomination this evening, setting up a Wednesday morning vote. We need full attendance from Dem senators (not counting Kennedy and Byrd) and three Republicans to get to 60. 40'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Democratic_Party_(United_States)',21,1,'1942 - C05762520.txt','Kudos and thanks to the SecretaryFYI ? nice. cdm Thirty years I am a FSO and for the first time I feel really really proud to be part of a Secretary\'s team. Examples 1,Bringing back Farah Pandith. When she left with the change of administration I thought what a waste and figured there was no chance a Democrat would bring back someone form a Republic administration. But you did! 2,The respect for the input of career officers by the Secretary and the U/Ses is just amazing. It will really help improve our foreign relations. 3. The Secretary\'s understanding of the little things and their importance, such as holiday statements. Well, there are more but we are under staffed and have to get back to work. Many thanks to you all for being there. Merrie Blocker, Program Coordinator Office of Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asia Affairs Room 4440, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C St. NW, Washington DC 202-647-5337 BlockerMD2@state.gov 60','Kudos and thanks to the SecretaryFYI ? nice. cdm Thirty years I am a FSO and for the first time I feel really really proud to be part of a Secretary\'s team. Examples 1,Bringing back Farah Pandith. When she left with the change of administration I thought what a waste and figured there was no chance a Democrat would bring back someone form a Republic administration. But you did! 2,The respect for the input of career officers by the Secretary and the U/Ses is just amazing. It will really help improve our foreign relations. 3. The Secretary\'s understanding of the little things and their importance, such as holiday statements. Well, there are more but we are under staffed and have to get back to work. Many thanks to you all for being there. Merrie Blocker, Program Coordinator Office of Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asia Affairs Room 4440, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C St. NW, Washington DC 202-647-5337; BlockerMD2@state.gov 60'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Democratic_Party_(United_States)',21,1,'1947 - C05762528.txt','U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman admitted to L.A. hospitalLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Congressman Henry Waxman, the powerful chairman the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee, has been hospitalized in Los Angeles for an undisclosed ailment, a spokeswoman said. The 69-year-old veteran Democrat from Southern California was not feeling well on Tuesday and was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for routine testing, the spokeswoman, Karen Lightfoot said. He\'s feeling much better now, Lightfoot said. She declined to disclose the nature of his ailment or how long he is expected to remain in the hospital. Waxman, a member of Congress since 1975, was a leading co-sponsor of landmark climate change legislation passed by the House on Friday.','U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman admitted to L.A. hospitalLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Congressman Henry Waxman, the powerful chairman the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee, has been hospitalized in Los Angeles for an undisclosed ailment, a spokeswoman said. The 69-year-old veteran Democrat from Southern California was not feeling well on Tuesday and was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for \"routine testing,\" the spokeswoman, Karen Lightfoot said. \"He\'s feeling much better now,\" Lightfoot said. She declined to disclose the nature of his ailment or how long he is expected to remain in the hospital. Waxman, a member of Congress since 1975, was a leading co-sponsor of landmark climate change legislation passed by the House on Friday.'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Democratic_Party_(United_States)',21,1,'1974 - C05762567.txt','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do, said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. \"All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do,\" said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.'),(9.559047146255338,4.779523573127669,2500,'Democratic_Party_(United_States)',21,2,'1984 - C05762582.txt','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.'),(9.559047146255338,4.779523573127669,2500,'Democratic_Party_(United_States)',21,2,'2035 - C05762667.txt','fyi. will get you my draft & comments tomorrow. Sidhttp://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1284.xml?ReleaselD=1347&What=&strArea=&strTime=0 hnt this page Close window Release Detail July 7, 2009 - Obama\'s Approval Drops In Ohio - Critical Swing State, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds 2010 Senate Race Tips Slightly To Democrats Word format President Barack Obama gets a lackluster 49 - 44 percent approval rating in Ohio, considered by many to be the most important swing state in a presidential election, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. This is President Obama\'s lowest approval rating in any national or statewide Quinnipiac University poll since he was inaugurated and is down from 62 - 31 percent in a May 6 survey. By a small 48 - 46 percen t margin, voters disapprove of the way Obama is handling the economy, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University poll finds. This is down from a 57 - 36 percent approval May 6. A total of 66 percent of Ohio voters are somewhat dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the way things are going in the state, while 33 percent are very satisfied or somewhat satisfied, numbers that haven\'t changed since Obama was elected. In the race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring George Voinovich in 2010, Lee Fisher and Jennifer Brunner remain neck-and-neck for the Democratic nomination and both would defeat any of the GOP candidates if the election were today. The economy in Ohio is as bad as anywhere in America. These numbers indicate that for the first time voters have decided that President Barack Obama bears some responsibility for their problems, said Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. Until now voters have given President Obama high ratings on the economy, blaming former President George W. Bush for their problems. They might be taking out their frustration on President Obama, possibly deciding that the change he promised has not come as quickly as they expected. Ohio historically has been the prototypical swing state. One of the reasons Barack Obama won the p residency by such a wide margin is that he carried Ohio with 52 percent of the vote and captured the lion\'s share of independent votes, Brown added.','fyi. will get you my draft & comments tomorrow. Sidhttp://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1284.xml?ReleaselD=1347&What=&strArea=;&strTime=0 hnt this page Close window Release Detail July 7, 2009 - Obama\'s Approval Drops In Ohio - Critical Swing State, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; 2010 Senate Race Tips Slightly To Democrats Word format President Barack Obama gets a lackluster 49 - 44 percent approval rating in Ohio, considered by many to be the most important swing state in a presidential election, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. This is President Obama\'s lowest approval rating in any national or statewide Quinnipiac University poll since he was inaugurated and is down from 62 - 31 percent in a May 6 survey. By a small 48 - 46 percen t margin, voters disapprove of the way Obama is handling the economy, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University poll finds. This is down from a 57 - 36 percent approval May 6. A total of 66 percent of Ohio voters are \"somewhat dissatisfied\" or \"very dissatisfied\" with the way things are going in the state, while 33 percent are \"very satisfied\" or \"somewhat satisfied,\" numbers that haven\'t changed since Obama was elected. In the race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring George Voinovich in 2010, Lee Fisher and Jennifer Brunner remain neck-and-neck for the Democratic nomination and both would defeat any of the GOP candidates if the election were today. \"The economy in Ohio is as bad as anywhere in America. These numbers indicate that for the first time voters have decided that President Barack Obama bears some responsibility for their problems,\" said Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. \"Until now voters have given President Obama high ratings on the economy, blaming former President George W. Bush for their problems. They might be taking out their frustration on President Obama, possibly deciding that the change he promised has not come as quickly as they expected.\" \"Ohio historically has been the prototypical swing state. One of the reasons Barack Obama won the p residency by such a wide margin is that he carried Ohio with 52 percent of the vote and captured the lion\'s share of independent votes,\" Brown added.'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Democratic_Party_(United_States)',21,1,'3184 - C05765255.txt','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, Going Rogue: An American Life. The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee, says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin. Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy, says Holland. But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally. In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president, say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did, he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, \"Going Rogue: An American Life.\" \"The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee,\" says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin.\" Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy,\" says Holland. \"But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.\"An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally.\" In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president,\" say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. \"Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did,\" he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Democratic_Party_(United_States)',21,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Democratic_Party_(United_States)',21,1,'3242 - C05765689.txt','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.'),(9.559047146255338,4.779523573127669,2500,'Democratic_Party_(United_States)',21,2,'3255 - C05765718.txt','H: Also, two Quinnipiac polls, CT and OH, not good. SNovember 12, 2009 - Dems Fade In Ohio Senate Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds Obama Gets Negative Score In Key Swing State Word format For the first time, Republican Rob Portman is inching ahead of the two Democrats in the 2010 race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. Also for the first time, Ohio voters disapprove 50 - 45 percent of the job President Barack Obama is doing, down from his 53 - 42 percent approval September 16 and 49 - 44 percent approval July 7. In still another first, voters are split 40 - 40 percent on who is doing a better job handling health care, the President or Congressional Republicans, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh- pe-ack) University survey finds. In a September 16 survey on the same question, Obama was on top 49 - 28 percent. Ohio voters disapprove 53 - 42 percent of the way the President is handling the economy and disapprove 57 - 36 percent of the way he is handling health care. In September, they approved of his handling of the economy 48 - 46 percent and split on his handling of health care 44 - 45 percent. The Democratic wave that swept through Ohio in 2006 and 2008 may be cresting. The Democratic lead in the Governor\'s and Senate races has evaporated and for the first time President Barack Obama is under water in the most important swing state in the country, said Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. Ohio voters are not happy with the President\'s handling of health care and the economy. The fact that they now are split whether he or the Republicans in Congress are better able to handle health care should be a very worrisome number at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. since the GOP is still pretty much a four-letter word in most of America. Independent voters, often the group that decides Ohio elections, disapprove 49 - 45 percent of the overall job Obama is doing and disapprove 54 - 39 percent of his handling of the economy. They disapprove 62 - 34 percent, almost 2-1, of his handling of health care. In July, when the President\'s job approval began falling nationally from the high 50s and low 60s into the low 50s, Ohio was the first place it showed up in the polls, said Brown. Portman, a former Congressman running for the U.S. Senate in 2010, has small leads over two Democrats, topping Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner 38 - 34 percent and Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher 39 - 36 percent. In the battle for the Democratic Senate nomination, Fisher gets 24 percent to Brunner\'s 22 percent, with 51 percent undecided. Portman leads car dealer Tom Ganley 26 - 7 percent in a GOP primary with 64 percent undecided.','H: Also, two Quinnipiac polls, CT and OH, not good. SNovember 12, 2009 - Dems Fade In Ohio Senate Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Obama Gets Negative Score In Key Swing State Word format For the first time, Republican Rob Portman is inching ahead of the two Democrats in the 2010 race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. Also for the first time, Ohio voters disapprove 50 - 45 percent of the job President Barack Obama is doing, down from his 53 - 42 percent approval September 16 and 49 - 44 percent approval July 7. In still another first, voters are split 40 - 40 percent on who is doing a better job handling health care, the President or Congressional Republicans, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh- pe-ack) University survey finds. In a September 16 survey on the same question, Obama was on top 49 - 28 percent. Ohio voters disapprove 53 - 42 percent of the way the President is handling the economy and disapprove 57 - 36 percent of the way he is handling health care. In September, they approved of his handling of the economy 48 - 46 percent and split on his handling of health care 44 - 45 percent. \"The Democratic wave that swept through Ohio in 2006 and 2008 may be cresting. The Democratic lead in the Governor\'s and Senate races has evaporated and for the first time President Barack Obama is under water in the most important swing state in the country,\" said Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. \"Ohio voters are not happy with the President\'s handling of health care and the economy. The fact that they now are split whether he or the Republicans in Congress are better able to handle health care should be a very worrisome number at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. since the GOP is still pretty much a four-letter word in most of America.\" Independent voters, often the group that decides Ohio elections, disapprove 49 - 45 percent of the overall job Obama is doing and disapprove 54 - 39 percent of his handling of the economy. They disapprove 62 - 34 percent, almost 2-1, of his handling of health care. \"In July, when the President\'s job approval began falling nationally from the high 50s and low 60s into the low 50s, Ohio was the first place it showed up in the polls,\" said Brown. Portman, a former Congressman running for the U.S. Senate in 2010, has small leads over two Democrats, topping Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner 38 - 34 percent and Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher 39 - 36 percent. In the battle for the Democratic Senate nomination, Fisher gets 24 percent to Brunner\'s 22 percent, with 51 percent undecided. Portman leads car dealer Tom Ganley 26 - 7 percent in a GOP primary with 64 percent undecided.'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Democratic_Party_(United_States)',21,1,'3263 - C05765732.txt','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began'),(9.559047146255338,4.779523573127669,2500,'Democratic_Party_(United_States)',21,2,'3681 - C05766540.txt','(AP) US Congress Party SwitchWASHINGTON - Senior House aides say freshman Democratic lawmaker Parker Griffith of Alabama is switching to the Republican Party. Griffith was narrowly elected last year from a region of northern Alabama that includes Huntsville and Decatur. President Barack Obama lost the district badly to Republican John McCain. Griffith is a radiation oncologist. His switch comes as Congress is trying to pass a much-contested health care bill. Democrats will still control the House by a substantial margin.','(AP) US Congress Party SwitchWASHINGTON - Senior House aides say freshman Democratic lawmaker Parker Griffith of Alabama is switching to the Republican Party. Griffith was narrowly elected last year from a region of northern Alabama that includes Huntsville and Decatur. President Barack Obama lost the district badly to Republican John McCain. Griffith is a radiation oncologist. His switch comes as Congress is trying to pass a much-contested health care bill. Democrats will still control the House by a substantial margin.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Democratic_Party_of_Japan',1,1,'2475 - C05763812.txt','Good news from japan newtFyi Spending several days in meetings in Japan Secretary Clinton\'s visit here made a big impact President Obama\'s invitation to Prime Minister Aso as the first white house guest also made a bg impact I built up the imortance of the new ambassador The election aigist 30 will be historic and the Japan Democratic Party will almost cetainly win It will be the first clear change of government since 1955 JDP leaders have begun stressing cooperation and continuity in foreign policy and the US relationship (US alliance has 75% plus support) A pattern of alwayvisiting Japan on the way to and from China for the President and sects of state andefense would yield big emotional dividends in strengthening the alliance Newt','Good news from japan newtFyi Spending several days in meetings in Japan Secretary Clinton\'s visit here made a big impact President Obama\'s invitation to Prime Minister Aso as the first white house guest also made a bg impact I built up the imortance of the new ambassador The election aigist 30 will be historic and the Japan Democratic Party will almost cetainly win It will be the first clear change of government since 1955 JDP leaders have begun stressing cooperation and continuity in foreign policy and the US relationship (US alliance has 75% plus support) A pattern of alwayvisiting Japan on the way to and from China for the President and sects of state andefense would yield big emotional dividends in strengthening the alliance Newt'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo',5,1,'2459 - C05763786.txt','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL AfricaBurns, this is going to happen. We are committed to herwork and other docs like her. Lyn heard rumors about a competitive hospital, etc. We will work this out. HRC did the event at her hospital, after all. B6 Verveer, Melanne S PIs read and respond to me. This is very concerning. I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I do what I can to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. 42 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu. I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. 4.','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL AfricaBurns, this is going to happen. We are committed to herwork and other docs like her. Lyn heard rumors about a competitive hospital, etc. We will work this out. HRC did the event at her hospital, after all. B6 Verveer, Melanne S PIs read and respond to me. This is very concerning. I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker; she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I \"do what I can\" to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. 42 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing; then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: \"Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu.\" I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. 4.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo',5,1,'2461 - C05763788.txt','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL Africaok Pis print three copies of this for me. Original Messa7 I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I do what I can to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. Blessings to you, Kay 47 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu. I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. Lyn Lusi 48','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL Africaok Pis print three copies of this for me. Original Messa7 I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker; she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I \"do what I can\" to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. Blessings to you, Kay 47 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing; then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: \"Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu.\" I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. Lyn Lusi 48'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo',5,1,'2845 - C05764562.txt','From Lyn Lusi in GomaWe are working with Lyn to try to better determine the specific needs at Heal Africa. The Norwegian development staff is on vacation but we should connect shortly. I\'m going to try to steer their assistance to Heal Africa if I can. Otherwise, we\'ve had marathon meetings with all the key players to follow up on your trip to DRC. There is so much that needs to be done and Congress is already asking for reports. Dear Melanne, It is very kind of you to write to me. Eve had already told me from you that there is more interpretation than fact in the new hospital story, and I really apologise for the embarrassment that our reaction and the echoes from our friends will have caused you and Secretary Mrs Clinton. The fact that you came, and gave priority to the catastrophic epidemic of rape in our country gives a clear and loud signal that the most powerful nation in the world has put Congo\'s women at the top of their agenda. Thank you for your questions about the best way forward for training in dealing with fistula. Our approach is in some ways different from Panzi, because we are so limited by our facilities: we have to do our surgical work by \'campaigns\' ? this month, a vvf campaign next month, a cleft lip and palate campaign then a club foot and post polio campaign. This lack of space, with our commitment to training 12 Congolese doctors in six specialist areas of medicine, limits us considerably, and makes our medical teams compete with each other for OR time and beds. To deal with the cases waiting in rural areas, we regularly send our surgical specialists on outreach: in July, they operated in Kasongo (South Maniema), in August at home in Goma, in September in Adi, in October in South Maniema and November back in Adi, December, here in Goma. Outreach is very unsatisfactory to surgeons: they like to be able to follow through to complete recovery, and we like to accompany women with training and literacy and psychosocial support. Although this provides teaching time to local doctors, there must be a better way to provide continuing medical education to the rural medical staff of Congo.','From Lyn Lusi in GomaWe are working with Lyn to try to better determine the specific needs at Heal Africa. The Norwegian development staff is on vacation but we should connect shortly. I\'m going to try to steer their assistance to Heal Africa if I can. Otherwise, we\'ve had marathon meetings with all the key players to follow up on your trip to DRC. There is so much that needs to be done and Congress is already asking for reports. Dear Melanne, It is very kind of you to write to me. Eve had already told me from you that there is more interpretation than fact in the new hospital story, and I really apologise for the embarrassment that our reaction and the echoes from our friends will have caused you and Secretary Mrs Clinton. The fact that you came, and gave priority to the catastrophic epidemic of rape in our country gives a clear and loud signal that the most powerful nation in the world has put Congo\'s women at the top of their agenda. Thank you for your questions about the best way forward for training in dealing with fistula. Our approach is in some ways different from Panzi, because we are so limited by our facilities: we have to do our surgical work by \'campaigns\' ? this month, a vvf campaign; next month, a cleft lip and palate campaign; then a club foot and post polio campaign. This lack of space, with our commitment to training 12 Congolese doctors in six specialist areas of medicine, limits us considerably, and makes our medical teams compete with each other for OR time and beds. To deal with the cases waiting in rural areas, we regularly send our surgical specialists on outreach: in July, they operated in Kasongo (South Maniema), in August at home in Goma, in September in Adi, in October in South Maniema and November back in Adi, December, here in Goma. Outreach is very unsatisfactory to surgeons: they like to be able to follow through to complete recovery, and we like to accompany women with training and literacy and psychosocial support. Although this provides teaching time to local doctors, there must be a better way to provide continuing medical education to the rural medical staff of Congo.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo',5,1,'3058 - C05764944.txt','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"\"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo',5,1,'3061 - C05764951.txt','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Democratic_Unionist_Party',2,1,'3715 - C05766606.txt','NIHere\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.','NIHere\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Democratic_Unionist_Party',2,1,'3727 - C05766630.txt','Northern IrelandAccording to Woodward, the likely announcement as been delayed till 3 p.m. (Belfast time) due to the need for additional consultations ? between SF and DUP and then DUP with its Assembly and MP caucus. Time of announcement may be further pushed back. Will keep you informed.','Northern IrelandAccording to Woodward, the likely announcement as been delayed till 3 p.m. (Belfast time) due to the need for additional consultations ? between SF and DUP and then DUP with its Assembly and MP caucus. Time of announcement may be further pushed back. Will keep you informed.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Demographics_of_Sri_Lanka',1,1,'2590 - C05764087.txt','Revised Draft Statement on Sri LankaI couldn\'t agree more. It should be a letter, and we shouldn\'t be too defensive. This is a time-worn tactic of the GOSL: have a conniption when someone says something you don\'t like, characterize the statement in the worst possible way (never mind that she also referred to the Balkans and nobody from Bosnia or Serbia is making a fuss) and force the other side to back down, abjectly. I just spoke to hrc. We should do this from melanne. She still wants to see a draft. She WI this is where it had been left after conferring later this am with you all - let\'s make those adjustments and get a drsft she can review that conforms. Thanks. Cdm A letter from Melanne that makes its way into the public domain achieves the same goal of putting out a countering narrative to whatever handful of outlets have covered this. But coming from Melanne it is far more confirming of HRC\'s statement, as opposed to a widely released spokesman statement which will invariably read like a correction/retraction. I fear how the 3,000 outlets who have not even noticed this issue will react to this statement. And with a letter from Melanne, the Sri Lankans still get a response - arguable a more substantive one Jake, I was in this same place an hour ago when we had a conference call with the Secretary. She feels that this has generated a great deal of media commentary in various quarters, including prominent outlets in this country (LAT) and in Asia that we have no choice but to respond in a public way. Government supporters are saying that she is listening to the Tamil diaspora. What this does is reinforces her statement, but gives the government a little something on recent experience, and then does the pivot to reconciliation and what they need to do now, reinforcing our current policy. PJ Having read this I wonder if this is better done as a clarifying letter from Melanne to Sri Lankan FM that we publicly release? Having the spokesman clarify the Secretary\'s words in an official statement has a slightly uncomfortable feel to it. It requires us to set up the critique and then respond to it, rather than just having an official and direct response to the protest that we can point others to. In the second paragraph, between the second and third sentence, do you want to say explicitly that this was the basis of the Secretary\'s statement? Just a thought. Importance: High Try this. PJ STATEMENT BY THE SPOKESMAN Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in remarks Wednesday before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict, stated that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries. In her statement, she specifically cited Sri Lanka, which prompted an official protest by the Government of Sri Lanka and some news commentary around the world. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching well into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations substantiated numerous reports of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. This controversy should not detract from the specific actions that Sri Lanka needs to take now. With the end of the military conflict, Secretary Clinton believes strongly that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights. The government of Sri Lanka should release more than 250,000 displaced persons who are still confined in camps, and lead a process of genuine political and social reconciliation that changes how the Sinhalese and Tamil people relate to each other. The United States stands ready to assist and support the people of Sri Lanka with these critical challenges.','Revised Draft Statement on Sri LankaI couldn\'t agree more. It should be a letter, and we shouldn\'t be too defensive. This is a time-worn tactic of the GOSL: have a conniption when someone says something you don\'t like, characterize the statement in the worst possible way (never mind that she also referred to the Balkans and nobody from Bosnia or Serbia is making a fuss) and force the other side to back down, abjectly. I just spoke to hrc. We should do this from melanne. She still wants to see a draft. She WI this is where it had been left after conferring later this am with you all - let\'s make those adjustments and get a drsft she can review that conforms. Thanks. Cdm A letter from Melanne that makes its way into the public domain achieves the same goal of putting out a countering narrative to whatever handful of outlets have covered this. But coming from Melanne it is far more confirming of HRC\'s statement, as opposed to a widely released spokesman statement which will invariably read like a correction/retraction. I fear how the 3,000 outlets who have not even noticed this issue will react to this statement. And with a letter from Melanne, the Sri Lankans still get a response - arguable a more substantive one Jake, I was in this same place an hour ago when we had a conference call with the Secretary. She feels that this has generated a great deal of media commentary in various quarters, including prominent outlets in this country (LAT) and in Asia that we have no choice but to respond in a public way. Government supporters are saying that she is listening to the Tamil diaspora. What this does is reinforces her statement, but gives the government a little something on recent experience, and then does the pivot to reconciliation and what they need to do now, reinforcing our current policy. PJ Having read this I wonder if this is better done as a clarifying letter from Melanne to Sri Lankan FM that we publicly release? Having the spokesman clarify the Secretary\'s words in an official statement has a slightly uncomfortable feel to it. It requires us to set up the critique and then respond to it, rather than just having an official and direct response to the protest that we can point others to. In the second paragraph, between the second and third sentence, do you want to say explicitly that \"this was the basis of the Secretary\'s statement\"? Just a thought. Importance: High Try this. PJ STATEMENT BY THE SPOKESMAN Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in remarks Wednesday before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict, stated that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries. In her statement, she specifically cited Sri Lanka, which prompted an official protest by the Government of Sri Lanka and some news commentary around the world. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching well into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations substantiated numerous reports of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. This controversy should not detract from the specific actions that Sri Lanka needs to take now. With the end of the military conflict, Secretary Clinton believes strongly that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights. The government of Sri Lanka should release more than 250,000 displaced persons who are still confined in camps, and lead a process of genuine political and social reconciliation that changes how the Sinhalese and Tamil people relate to each other. The United States stands ready to assist and support the people of Sri Lanka with these critical challenges.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Demographics_of_Syria',1,1,'1596 - C05761435.txt','Syrian presidents brotherOk. Are you going back tonight? You ok with this condolence cable for Syrian president assad? He brother died after a long illness. Dear Mr. President: Sincerely yours,','Syrian presidents brotherOk. Are you going back tonight? You ok with this condolence cable for Syrian president assad? He brother died after a long illness. Dear Mr. President: Sincerely yours,'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Demonstration_(protest)',1,1,'264 - C05739870.txt','H: France & UK behind Libya breakup. SidCONFIDENTIAL March 8, 2012 For: Hillary','H: France & UK behind Libya breakup. SidCONFIDENTIAL March 8, 2012 For: Hillary'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Denis_McDonough',1,1,'3273 - C05765761.txt','FYI: Les Gelb: Amateur Hour at the White Househttp://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to throw its weight around. What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make demands on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect deliverables on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.','FYI: Les Gelb: \"Amateur Hour at the White House\"http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to \"throw its weight around.\" What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make \"demands\" on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect \"deliverables\" on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Denmark',15,1,'1177 - C05760463.txt','Outstanding callsI was told we cbuldn\'t get the South Africans to set time for call or call me back. I don\'t want to set times until I see what else I\'m doing. The only calls we didn\'t get done were: Danish FM Moller Swedish FM Bildt Korean FM Yu South African FM Mashabane Do you want to make them tomorrow?','Outstanding callsI was told we cbuldn\'t get the South Africans to set time for call or call me back. I don\'t want to set times until I see what else I\'m doing. The only calls we didn\'t get done were: Danish FM Moller Swedish FM Bildt Korean FM Yu South African FM Mashabane Do you want to make them tomorrow?'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Denmark',15,1,'1183 - C05760469.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris'),(10.231991619500164,5.115995809750082,2500,'Denmark',15,2,'1472 - C05761219.txt','NYT EditorialDo you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R','NYT EditorialDo you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R'),(10.231991619500164,5.115995809750082,2500,'Denmark',15,2,'1474 - C05761222.txt','NYT EditorialAnd also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do some deep soul-searching and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.','NYT EditorialAnd also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal; that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do \"some deep soul-searching\" and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but \"there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.\"'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Denmark',15,1,'1535 - C05761329.txt','Mini Schedule Thursday, 4/23/098:10 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 8:30 am En route Rayburn House Office Building . 8:30 am ARRIVE Rayburn House Office Building 9:00 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 12:00 pm ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS Rayburn H.O.B. Room 2359 12:05 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:25 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR POTUS/VP MEETING 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:50 pm VIDEOTAPE MESSAGE FOR WORLD MALARIA DAY (T) 2:00 pm Marshall Room 2:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ANN HENRY 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/THAI FOREIGN MINISTER KASIT PIROMYA 3:00pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding 3:15 pm REMARKS AT TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY EVENT 3:45 pm Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Called for 3:00 PM. 3:50 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 3:55 pm ARRIVE White House 4:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VP BIDEN 4:30 pm Oval Office 4:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 4:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 4:40 pm OFFICE TIME 5:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:15 pm MEETING w/THE AGA KHAN, SPLRTUAL LEADER OF 5:35 pm SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI MUSLIMS Secretary\'s Office *Official Photo preceding meeting 5:45 pm MEETING w/BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED NATIONS 6:15 pm FOUNDATION James Monroe Rill, 8th Floor (T). Official Photo preceding mtg. 6:25 pm PHOTO OP w/DANISH MINISTER FOR DEVELOPMENT 26','Mini Schedule Thursday, 4/23/098:10 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 8:30 am En route Rayburn House Office Building . 8:30 am ARRIVE Rayburn House Office Building 9:00 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 12:00 pm ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS Rayburn H.O.B. Room 2359 12:05 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:25 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR POTUS/VP MEETING 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:50 pm VIDEOTAPE MESSAGE FOR WORLD MALARIA DAY (T) 2:00 pm Marshall Room 2:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ANN HENRY 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/THAI FOREIGN MINISTER KASIT PIROMYA 3:00pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding 3:15 pm REMARKS AT TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY EVENT 3:45 pm Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Called for 3:00 PM. 3:50 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 3:55 pm ARRIVE White House 4:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VP BIDEN 4:30 pm Oval Office 4:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 4:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 4:40 pm OFFICE TIME 5:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:15 pm MEETING w/THE AGA KHAN, SPLRTUAL LEADER OF 5:35 pm SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI MUSLIMS Secretary\'s Office *Official Photo preceding meeting 5:45 pm MEETING w/BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED NATIONS 6:15 pm FOUNDATION James Monroe Rill, 8th Floor (T). Official Photo preceding mtg. 6:25 pm PHOTO OP w/DANISH MINISTER FOR DEVELOPMENT 26'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Denmark',15,1,'2052 - C05762695.txt','nominees updateThe SFRC reported out all of the following nominees yesterday. We will try to push as many of these through the Senate today, if at all possible. NOMINATIONS: 1. Christopher William Dell to be Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo, 2. Nancy J. Powell to be Director General of the Foreign Service 3. Capricia Penavic Marshall to be Chief of Protocol, and to have the rank of Ambassador during her tenure of service 4. Maria Otero to be Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs 5. Philip L. Verveer for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Communications and Information Policy in the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs and U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy 6. The Honorable Laurie Susan Fulton to be Ambassador to Denmark 1nq','nominees updateThe SFRC reported out all of the following nominees yesterday. We will try to push as many of these through the Senate today, if at all possible. NOMINATIONS: 1. Christopher William Dell to be Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo, 2. Nancy J. Powell to be Director General of the Foreign Service 3. Capricia Penavic Marshall to be Chief of Protocol, and to have the rank of Ambassador during her tenure of service 4. Maria Otero to be Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs 5. Philip L. Verveer for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Communications and Information Policy in the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs and U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy 6. The Honorable Laurie Susan Fulton to be Ambassador to Denmark 1nq'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Denmark',15,1,'2173 - C05762864.txt','Major Economies ForumQuick note to tell you the meeting ended today after lunch and it turned out to be a very positive event. To a person, the heads of delegation were hugely complimentary. Good, very candid ? even frank as the diplomats say -- level of engagement, a lot of positive feeling and trust built up, an eagerness for this group to continue engaging and ? perhaps ? make some progress. Dan Reifsnyder, an OES DAS who\'s been here a long time, said it was best meeting of this kind he has seen in 20 years. Issues still damnably difficult, but a pretty palpable sense in the room that something good had happened. Hearty congrats from the Chinese, UK, Japanese, Aussies, EU, Danes, Swedes, South Africans, etc. Mike Froman did an excellent job as Chair (I was head of U.S. delegation), and Steve Chu and John Holdren did very useful presentations yesterday. Heads of delegation met with President in Blue Room for a reception late yesterday afternoon, which went over big. Mike and I met with President in Oval beforehand. Reception at Kennedy Center in evening for whole delegations, plus people from Hill, NG0s, etc., yesterday. Sen. Kerry spoke. We followed up with a long bilateral with China and then a private dinner with the UK. More bilats tomorrow. Next meeting of the Forum May 25-26 in Paris. Many thanks to HRC for kicking it off in style.','Major Economies ForumQuick note to tell you the meeting ended today after lunch and it turned out to be a very positive event. To a person, the heads of delegation were hugely complimentary. Good, very candid ? even \"frank\" as the diplomats say -- level of engagement, a lot of positive feeling and trust built up, an eagerness for this group to continue engaging and ? perhaps ? make some progress. Dan Reifsnyder, an OES DAS who\'s been here a long time, said it was best meeting of this kind he has seen in 20 years. Issues still damnably difficult, but a pretty palpable sense in the room that something good had happened. Hearty congrats from the Chinese, UK, Japanese, Aussies, EU, Danes, Swedes, South Africans, etc. Mike Froman did an excellent job as Chair (I was head of U.S. delegation), and Steve Chu and John Holdren did very useful presentations yesterday. Heads of delegation met with President in Blue Room for a reception late yesterday afternoon, which went over big. Mike and I met with President in Oval beforehand. Reception at Kennedy Center in evening for whole delegations, plus people from Hill, NG0s, etc., yesterday. Sen. Kerry spoke. We followed up with a long bilateral with China and then a private dinner with the UK. More bilats tomorrow. Next meeting of the Forum May 25-26 in Paris. Many thanks to HRC for kicking it off in style.'),(10.231991619500164,5.115995809750082,2500,'Denmark',15,2,'3478 - C05766092.txt','NYT EditorialDo you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do some deep soul-searching and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass. China has also been demanding that rich nations contribute hundreds of millions of dollars a year to help poor countries address the threat of climate change. Again Mr. Stern was blunt. Washington is prepared to help those who need it, but given China\'s huge reserves and revved-up economy, he said he could not envision public funds, certainly not from the United States, going to China. The most positive development has been a pledge by the European Union to contribute $10.5 billion over the next three years to help poorer countries deal with climate change. The United States has said that it will make a contribution but has not said how big it will be.','NYT EditorialDo you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do \"some deep soul-searching\" and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but \"there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.\" China has also been demanding that rich nations contribute hundreds of millions of dollars a year to help poor countries address the threat of climate change. Again Mr. Stern was blunt. Washington is prepared to help those who need it, but given China\'s huge reserves and revved-up economy, he said he could not envision \"public funds, certainly not from the United States, going to China.\" The most positive development has been a pledge by the European Union to contribute $10.5 billion over the next three years to help poorer countries deal with climate change. The United States has said that it will make a contribution but has not said how big it will be.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Denmark',15,1,'3485 - C05766108.txt','Isaf callsList we are reaching out to: Saudi Italy Poland Romania Spain France Netherlands Australia Canada Norway Denmark Sweden Japan South Korea','Isaf callsList we are reaching out to: Saudi Italy Poland Romania Spain France Netherlands Australia Canada Norway Denmark Sweden Japan South Korea'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Denmark',15,1,'3537 - C05766210.txt','Danish PM to become president of UN climate talksCOPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen will replace Danish minister Connie Hedegaard as president of the UN climate talks for a final summit session, the United Nations said. With so many heads of state and government having arrived it\'s appropriate that the Prime Minister of Denmark presides, Hedegaard told the 193- nation meeting. However, the Prime Minister has appointed me as his special representative and I will thus continue to negotiate the...outcome with my colleagues, she said. She said the move was procedural. Separately, Hedegaard has been criticized by African nations for favoring rich nations in the negotiations.','Danish PM to become president of UN climate talksCOPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen will replace Danish minister Connie Hedegaard as president of the UN climate talks for a final summit session, the United Nations said. \"With so many heads of state and government having arrived it\'s appropriate that the Prime Minister of Denmark presides,\" Hedegaard told the 193- nation meeting. \"However, the Prime Minister has appointed me as his special representative and I will thus continue to negotiate the...outcome with my colleagues,\" she said. She said the move was procedural. Separately, Hedegaard has been criticized by African nations for favoring rich nations in the negotiations.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Denmark',15,1,'3557 - C05766239.txt','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing a short political declaration of some sort, but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an operational accord -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try, said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try. Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing \"a short political declaration of some sort,\" but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an \"operational accord\" -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. \"We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try,\" said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. \"At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try.\" Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Denmark',15,1,'3651 - C05766478.txt','Outstanding callsThe only calls we didn\'t get done were: Danish FM Moller Swedish FM Bildt Korean FM Yu South African FM Mashabane Do you want to make them tomorrow?','Outstanding callsThe only calls we didn\'t get done were: Danish FM Moller Swedish FM Bildt Korean FM Yu South African FM Mashabane Do you want to make them tomorrow?'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Denmark',15,1,'3665 - C05766506.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Denmark',15,1,'3669 - C05766517.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Denmark',15,1,'3672 - C05766522.txt','(Reuters) Copenhagen accord was a disaster, says SwedenBRUSSELS - Despite months of preparation and strenuous international diplomacy, the talks boiled down to an inability of the world\'s two largest emitters, the United States and China, to agree on headline fixed targets. The 27 member states of the EU had gone into the talks with a unified position and with a plan for financing emissions cuts in the developing world, with a commitment to spend around 7 billion euros ($10.01 billion) over the next three years to aid poorer countries. But those aims were largely sidelined as the talks failed to produce the breakthrough agreement many had hoped for. Europe never lost its aim, never, never came to splits or different positions, but of course this was mainly about other countries really (being) unwilling, and especially the United States and China, said Carlgren. Britain on Monday blamed China and a handful of other countries of holding the world to ransom by blocking a legally binding treaty at Copenhagen, stepping up a blame game that has gathered momentum since the talks ended. Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the summit as at best flawed and at worst chaotic and demanded an urgent reform of the process to try to reach a legal treaty when talks are expected to resume in Germany next June. But Danish Climate Minister Connie Hedegaard, who quit as president of the Copenhagen talks midway through after being criticised by African countries for favouring wealthier nations in negotiations, said it was no time to get depressed about the process of tackling climate change. What we need to do is to secure the step that we took and turn it into a result, she told reporters as she arrived for the Brussels meeting on Tuesday. Asked whether Copenhagen had been a failure, she replied: It would have been a failure if we had achieved nothing. But we achieved something. A first step. It was the first time we held a process where all the countries were present, including the big emitters. (Writing by Luke Baker Editing by Jon Hemming)','(Reuters) Copenhagen accord was a \"disaster\", says SwedenBRUSSELS - Despite months of preparation and strenuous international diplomacy, the talks boiled down to an inability of the world\'s two largest emitters, the United States and China, to agree on headline fixed targets. The 27 member states of the EU had gone into the talks with a unified position and with a plan for financing emissions cuts in the developing world, with a commitment to spend around 7 billion euros ($10.01 billion) over the next three years to aid poorer countries. But those aims were largely sidelined as the talks failed to produce the breakthrough agreement many had hoped for. \"Europe never lost its aim, never, never came to splits or different positions, but of course this was mainly about other countries really (being) unwilling, and especially the United States and China,\" said Carlgren. Britain on Monday blamed China and a handful of other countries of holding the world to ransom by blocking a legally binding treaty at Copenhagen, stepping up a blame game that has gathered momentum since the talks ended. Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the summit as \"at best flawed and at worst chaotic\" and demanded an urgent reform of the process to try to reach a legal treaty when talks are expected to resume in Germany next June. But Danish Climate Minister Connie Hedegaard, who quit as president of the Copenhagen talks midway through after being criticised by African countries for favouring wealthier nations in negotiations, said it was no time to get depressed about the process of tackling climate change. \"What we need to do is to secure the step that we took and turn it into a result,\" she told reporters as she arrived for the Brussels meeting on Tuesday. Asked whether Copenhagen had been a failure, she replied: \"It would have been a failure if we had achieved nothing. But we achieved something. A first step. It was the first time we held a process where all the countries were present, including the big emitters.\" (Writing by Luke Baker; Editing by Jon Hemming)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Dennis_A._Ross',1,1,'335 - C05758463.txt','CallIs he back in the country? Does it need to be secure? Dennis ross wants to talk to you.','CallIs he back in the country? Does it need to be secure? Dennis ross wants to talk to you.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Dennis_Kucinich',1,1,'1894 - C05762384.txt','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Dennis_Quaid',1,1,'3081 - C05764980.txt','RingersAttachments: IMG00101-20091017-1749jpg I\'m reading an old Entertainment Weekly and came across a promotional photo of Hope Davis and Dennis Quaid as you and President Clinton (along with Michael Sheen and Helen McCrory as the Blairs), for the HBO movie called The Special Relationship (due in the spring) - thought you\'d get a kick out of seeing a photo of the photo, attached In the caption, Hope Davis says, They made special teeth for me because Hillary\'s are very unique. When I popped them in, I suddenly looked very much like her.','RingersAttachments: IMG00101-20091017-1749jpg I\'m reading an old Entertainment Weekly and came across a promotional photo of Hope Davis and Dennis Quaid as you and President Clinton (along with Michael Sheen and Helen McCrory as the Blairs), for the HBO movie called \"The Special Relationship\" (due in the spring) - thought you\'d get a kick out of seeing a photo of the photo, attached In the caption, Hope Davis says, \"They made special teeth for me because Hillary\'s are very unique. When I popped them in, I suddenly looked very much like her.\"'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Dennis_Ross',10,1,'1447 - C05761174.txt','CallHe\'s in cairo. Saying after 2:30 is ideal. Secure is better. You can call from the grey phone. Is he back in the country? Does it need to be secure? Dennis ross wants to talk to you. 3','CallHe\'s in cairo. Saying after 2:30 is ideal. Secure is better. You can call from the grey phone. Is he back in the country? Does it need to be secure? Dennis ross wants to talk to you. 3'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Dennis_Ross',10,1,'1690 - C05761659.txt','Dennis ross called for you.4','Dennis ross called for you.4'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Dennis_Ross',10,1,'170 - C05739760.txt','Anything to report?Sorry ? I\'ve been flat out. (And I\'ve agreed to have dinner with Anne-Marie at 7!) 1. Well get you a new CGI draft tomorrow morning for you to noodle on. Feel free to\'call when you\'ve looked at it and we can talk about other directions if it doesn\'t feel right. 2, Tom met with Barak today I will get readout from Sam V tomorrow afternoon. Wendy is going to write points for you. 3. Yousef called to say now that Jeff is gone ABZ has no one to talk to on a regular basis and asked if he could talk to Bill Burns. 4. Ben Rhodes sent me the draft UNGA speech which I will forward to you shortly. 5. Bill/Wendy are currently in a SVTC on some information that they may want to report to you on ? but unclear whether there is anything to it. 6. We\'ve nailed down a $15 mm non-lethal support and $15 mm humanitarian support announcement for next Friday\'s Friends of Syria meeting. 7. Hold on Rick Olson was lifted by Paul. 8. Protestors stormed Ansar al Shade\'s headquarters in Benghazi, and a huge number marched against militias. 9. 1 saw Dennis Ross today for one of our S/P sessions. I can fill you in on the latest on his effort. Also, he will send you some stuff in advance of your relevant meetings (he was just in Israel). That\'s the key stuff for now. More medium-range stuff to discuss in NY. From H [mallto:HDR22@dintonernall.comj','Anything to report?Sorry ? I\'ve been flat out. (And I\'ve agreed to have dinner with Anne-Marie at 7!) 1. Well get you a new CGI draft tomorrow morning for you to noodle on. Feel free to\'call when you\'ve looked at it and we can talk about other directions if it doesn\'t feel right. 2, Tom met with Barak today; I will get readout from Sam V tomorrow afternoon. Wendy is going to write points for you. 3. Yousef called to say now that Jeff is gone ABZ has no one to talk to on a regular basis and asked if he could talk to Bill Burns. 4. Ben Rhodes sent me the draft UNGA speech which I will forward to you shortly. 5. Bill/Wendy are currently in a SVTC on some information that they may want to report to you on ? but unclear whether there is anything to it. 6. We\'ve nailed down a $15 mm non-lethal support and $15 mm humanitarian support announcement for next Friday\'s Friends of Syria meeting. 7. Hold on Rick Olson was lifted by Paul. 8. Protestors stormed Ansar al Shade\'s headquarters in Benghazi, and a huge number marched against militias. 9. 1 saw Dennis Ross today for one of our S/P sessions. I can fill you in on the latest on his effort. Also, he will send you some stuff in advance of your relevant meetings (he was just in Israel). That\'s the key stuff for now. More medium-range stuff to discuss in NY. From H [mallto:HDR22@dintonernall.comj'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Dennis_Ross',10,1,'1859 - C05762281.txt','Follow upI did update a number of your contacts while you were at the FAPE dinner last Monday. They all were saved. I updated them from what I have in my blackberry, so this is from memory, but there were probably more: Philippe Monica Jake Andrew Melanne Todd Stern Steinberg Jack Lew Kris Lissa Pam Tamera Anne Marie Slaughter Miguel R Robert Wood Rob Russo Laura Pena Heather Samuelson I\'m making a list of other building people you may not have, and I\'ll do them tonight when you are in Netenyahu dinner. They include: Ian Kelly Dan Fried Chris Hill Glyn Davies Jeff Feltman Tom Shannon Karen Stewart Richard Greene Michael PoIt Joan Donoghue Jim Thessin Reno HArnish Derek Chollet Ed Lacey George Mitchell Stephen Bosworth Dick Morningstar Paul SeIva Alec Ross Dennis Ross 26 Which names did you put in? Maybe they didn\'t save. But I need a lot. Pls make a list and I will check and add if necessary. I\'d like to set up call to Sonia Gandhi in next few days. 27','Follow upI did update a number of your contacts while you were at the FAPE dinner last Monday. They all were saved. I updated them from what I have in my blackberry, so this is from memory, but there were probably more: Philippe Monica Jake Andrew Melanne Todd Stern Steinberg Jack Lew Kris Lissa Pam Tamera Anne Marie Slaughter Miguel R Robert Wood Rob Russo Laura Pena Heather Samuelson I\'m making a list of other building people you may not have, and I\'ll do them tonight when you are in Netenyahu dinner. They include: Ian Kelly Dan Fried Chris Hill Glyn Davies Jeff Feltman Tom Shannon Karen Stewart Richard Greene Michael PoIt Joan Donoghue Jim Thessin Reno HArnish Derek Chollet Ed Lacey George Mitchell Stephen Bosworth Dick Morningstar Paul SeIva Alec Ross Dennis Ross 26 Which names did you put in? Maybe they didn\'t save. But I need a lot. Pls make a list and I will check and add if necessary. I\'d like to set up call to Sonia Gandhi in next few days. 27'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Dennis_Ross',10,1,'1872 - C05762335.txt','Dennis ross returned your call98','Dennis ross returned your call98'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Dennis_Ross',10,1,'1873 - C05762336.txt','Ross story Ross story - Umm HelloImportance: High FYI Importance: High Denis/Tom: Can we discuss how we are going to handle the roll-out of this story? It appears you all may already have a strategy but I want to ensure we have effective coordination and we just go the inquiry below with the follow-on article attached. cdm Importance: High PJ Dennis, How do you want us to handle this Haaretz piece? AP is inquiring. Last update - 12:10 15/06/2009 Why is Dennis Ross being ousted as Obama envoy to Iran? 00','Ross story Ross story - Umm HelloImportance: High FYI Importance: High Denis/Tom: Can we discuss how we are going to handle the roll-out of this story? It appears you all may already have a strategy but I want to ensure we have effective coordination and we just go the inquiry below with the follow-on article attached. cdm Importance: High PJ Dennis, How do you want us to handle this Haaretz piece? AP is inquiring. Last update - 12:10 15/06/2009 Why is Dennis Ross being ousted as Obama envoy to Iran? 00'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Dennis_Ross',10,1,'1881 - C05762364.txt','Dennis ross asking to talk120','Dennis ross asking to talk120'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Dennis_Ross',10,1,'1891 - C05762379.txt','NotesI\'m droppoing off briefing book for tomorrow And latest draft of India speech. There\'s a note from dennis ross. B6 128','NotesI\'m droppoing off briefing book for tomorrow And latest draft of India speech. There\'s a note from dennis ross. B6 128'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Dennis_Ross',10,1,'2084 - C05762737.txt','Mini Schedule 7/10/097:30 am PHONE CALL w/SWISS FEDERAL COUNCILLOR MICHELINE 7:45 am CALMY-REY Secretary\'s Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am PRIVATE BREAKFAST 9:30 am James Madison Room, 84\' floor 9:30 am OFFICE TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am TOWN HALL MEETING 11:00 am Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Approx. 700 employees attending. 11:30 am PHOTO OPS 11:35 am Secretary\'s Outer Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR DANIEL BENJAMIN, 12:20 pm COORDINATOR FOR COUNTERTERRORISM Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 170 guests attending. 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm MEETING w/TIM SOLSO, CEO OF CUMMINS AND CO-CHAIR US- 1:30 pm BRAZIL CEO FORUM Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/EUROPEAN UNION COMMISSIONER BENITA 2:00 pm FERRERO-WALDNER Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/UN AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm MEETING w/DENNIS ROSS 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Reagan National Airport 3:35 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 4:00 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport via US Air Shuttle #2187 En route New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 5:13 pm ARRIVE New York, New York 5:30 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 6:30 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 134','Mini Schedule 7/10/097:30 am PHONE CALL w/SWISS FEDERAL COUNCILLOR MICHELINE 7:45 am CALMY-REY Secretary\'s Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am PRIVATE BREAKFAST 9:30 am James Madison Room, 84\' floor 9:30 am OFFICE TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am TOWN HALL MEETING 11:00 am Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Approx. 700 employees attending. 11:30 am PHOTO OPS 11:35 am Secretary\'s Outer Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR DANIEL BENJAMIN, 12:20 pm COORDINATOR FOR COUNTERTERRORISM Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 170 guests attending. 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm MEETING w/TIM SOLSO, CEO OF CUMMINS AND CO-CHAIR US- 1:30 pm BRAZIL CEO FORUM Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/EUROPEAN UNION COMMISSIONER BENITA 2:00 pm FERRERO-WALDNER Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/UN AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm MEETING w/DENNIS ROSS 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Reagan National Airport 3:35 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 4:00 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport via US Air Shuttle #2187 En route New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 5:13 pm ARRIVE New York, New York 5:30 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 6:30 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 134'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Dennis_Ross',10,1,'2154 - C05762839.txt','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2 - DENNIS ROSS COMMENTS FOR IRAN 2009-07-10 335 speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2.docx Dennis comments below and but primarily in text in track changes. cdm Jake,','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2 - DENNIS ROSS COMMENTS FOR IRAN 2009-07-10 335 speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2.docx Dennis comments below and but primarily in text in track changes. cdm Jake,'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Denver',1,1,'2525 - C05763949.txt','FeedbackWhenever you do something big on TV we all hear from lots of folks saying you did great. But this time is noticeably different. First, people across the spectrum - DC insiders, reporters, staff, ex-staff, friends of friends, WH folks, etc - were blown away. Second, people were REALLY moved by the last segment, three people even told me they teared up. I\'m guessing and hoping you hear this directly from random folks in the coming days. And I think because it\'s been a lousy couple of weeks for the Admin, with mixed messages and bad news, coupled with many people seeing you for the first time for an extended period talking about the job and your relationship with the President, and that combo was probably the most powerful reminder since your speech in Denver that you\'re in a class all your own (including the President who became enmeshed in the Gates incident) That you didn\'t wait for the envoy question was key, you turned it into a strength. What you said about the President and how you said it, one can\'t help but think how much of a team player you are and how remarkably you\'ve adapted to the role. You were definitely on your game. You either threw a perfect game - or at least a no hitter. So this couldn\'t have gone better, achieved everything we needed to times 10, and comes on the heels of a great 10 days. Will be interesting to see the storyline that emanates from this. Because there was no substantive news, it\'ll be a focus on style especially saving Biden.','FeedbackWhenever you do something big on TV we all hear from lots of folks saying you did great. But this time is noticeably different. First, people across the spectrum - DC insiders, reporters, staff, ex-staff, friends of friends, WH folks, etc - were blown away. Second, people were REALLY moved by the last segment, three people even told me they teared up. I\'m guessing and hoping you hear this directly from random folks in the coming days. And I think because it\'s been a lousy couple of weeks for the Admin, with mixed messages and bad news, coupled with many people seeing you for the first time for an extended period talking about the job and your relationship with the President, and that combo was probably the most powerful reminder since your speech in Denver that you\'re in a class all your own (including the President who became enmeshed in the Gates incident) That you didn\'t wait for the envoy question was key, you turned it into a strength. What you said about the President and how you said it, one can\'t help but think how much of a team player you are and how remarkably you\'ve adapted to the role. You were definitely on your game. You either threw a perfect game - or at least a no hitter. So this couldn\'t have gone better, achieved everything we needed to times 10, and comes on the heels of a great 10 days. Will be interesting to see the storyline that emanates from this. Because there was no substantive news, it\'ll be a focus on style especially saving Biden.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Denver_Art_Museum',1,1,'1782 - C05761884.txt','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, trusted to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums, he says. So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me. For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. Take your time. And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum. When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. Friends of mine, people I knew, he says. They contributed because I asked them to. He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done. Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing. He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though only as a hobby. Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (She\'s beautiful, he beams). 31','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, \"trusted\" to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. \"I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums,\" he says. \"So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me.\" For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately; told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem; he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. \"Take your time.\" And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that \"what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum.\" When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. \"Friends of mine, people I knew,\" he says. \"They contributed because I asked them to.\" He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: \"I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done.\" Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. \"That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing.\" He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though \"only as a hobby.\" Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (\"She\'s beautiful,\" he beams). 31'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Department_of_Peacekeeping_Operations',1,1,'3430 - C05766030.txt','URGENT: Friends of Haiti TeleconferenceCheryl needs to address Please see attached additional information and question from Canadian government prior to this afternoon\'s 1300 phone call. Specifically, the Canadian government is asking whether the Secretary could come to Montreal for the GOC\'s prep donors meeting the evening of 1/23 or morning of 1/24? [Note: Montreal has world\'s second largest Haitian diaspora, hence location.] WHA would recommend participation if at all possible. Thank you, Roberta Good morning Roberta! Congratulations on a successful visit by the Secretary of State. We are looking forward to this afternoon\'s teleconference. After opening remarks, Minister Cannon will ask Prime Minister Bellerive to speak and the UN (we may only have DPKO LeRoy on line due to visit of Sec Gen to Haiti). He will then ask FM Amorim and Sec State Clinton to provide their views on the situation and then open the floor to Kouchner and others. Response has been good and most will be represented at FM level (Mexico/Espinosa may still be in flight from Japan, and Argentina and Costa Rica will be Vice-Ministers). There is as well agreement in principle to begin laying the groundwork for a broader Donors Conference on Reconstruction and our offer to host a preparatory meeting on January 25th has been well received. However, early indications are that the EU has a conflict as they have their General Relations and Foreign Relations meetings scheduled for that day. As the EU would be essential for such a meeting we are scrambling to look for alternative dates. Given the momentum we would rather go earlier than later. Minister Cannon would be available to host this on the weekend of the 23-24th of January (dinner on the 23rd, meeting on the morning of the 24th). However, I believe that Ambassador','URGENT: Friends of Haiti TeleconferenceCheryl needs to address Please see attached additional information and question from Canadian government prior to this afternoon\'s 1300 phone call. Specifically, the Canadian government is asking whether the Secretary could come to Montreal for the GOC\'s \"prep\" donors meeting the evening of 1/23 or morning of 1/24? [Note: Montreal has world\'s second largest Haitian diaspora, hence location.] WHA would recommend participation if at all possible. Thank you, Roberta Good morning Roberta! Congratulations on a successful visit by the Secretary of State. We are looking forward to this afternoon\'s teleconference. After opening remarks, Minister Cannon will ask Prime Minister Bellerive to speak and the UN (we may only have DPKO LeRoy on line due to visit of Sec Gen to Haiti). He will then ask FM Amorim and Sec State Clinton to provide their views on the situation and then open the floor to Kouchner and others. Response has been good and most will be represented at FM level (Mexico/Espinosa may still be in flight from Japan, and Argentina and Costa Rica will be Vice-Ministers). There is as well agreement in principle to begin laying the groundwork for a broader Donors Conference on Reconstruction and our offer to host a preparatory meeting on January 25th has been well received. However, early indications are that the EU has a conflict as they have their General Relations and Foreign Relations meetings scheduled for that day. As the EU would be essential for such a meeting we are scrambling to look for alternative dates. Given the momentum we would rather go earlier than later. Minister Cannon would be available to host this on the weekend of the 23-24th of January (dinner on the 23rd, meeting on the morning of the 24th). However, I believe that Ambassador'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Deputy_Chief_of_Mission',3,1,'1803 - C05761918.txt','the Cable BROADCAST NOTICE: Dan Piccuta - RetirementThe New ForeienPolicv.com Passport : Tom Ricks : Dan Drezner : Stephen Walt : David Rothkopf : Marc Lynch The Cable : Madam Secretary : Net Effect : Shadow Govt. : The Argument : The Call US Embassy Beijing decapitated Thu, 05/14/2009 - 10:04am Citing the desire to spend more time with his wife, the charge d\'affaires of the U.S. embassy in Beijing, Dan Piccuta, has announced his retirement, a notice issued to embassy employees and obtained by The Cable says. Piccuta\'s departure will leave the embassy decapitated as of July 1, a source said. If the process for selecting an ambassador to Beijing wasn\'t in high gear before, we better hope it is now, the official said. The U.S. embassy in Beijing will also need a formal, actual deputy chief of mission. One possibility -- that Bill Weinstein, who has been the effective DCM in Beijing for four months now, would be able to drop the acting title. (The Cable previously reported that several people had turned down the Beijing ambassador job.) Piccuta\'s retirement announcement here: It seems to me that for some time now we have been living in a non-stop diplomatic highlights film. I won\'t soon forget the thrill of supporting our US Olympic family, the President and other Americans during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games. We can be proud to have safely and securely consolidated employees at our beautiful new embassy where proximity to colleagues and techno wizardry have catalyzed collaboration in our professional efforts. To that list we can now add our contributions to the engagement with China of a new U.S. administration through mutual efforts to build a positive, cooperative and comprehensive bilateral relationship. Your accomplishments are too numerous to mention in more detail, but the depth, breadth and excellence of our agencies and posts in China are acclaimed as without equal among U.S. diplomatic missions. Just as important have been successes in improving work-life balance throughout the Mission, in facilitating employment of our family members, and in promoting the sense of community and mutual support among employees, sections, and agencies as well as with constituent and neighboring posts. I am hopeful that some have noticed the effort to provide deserving officers, specialists, family members and LES employees with opportunities for professional growth including in supervisory and leadership roles. Because of the ever-increasing diversity and talent of our team, the exit of any one colleague has never diluted our combined strength nor caused us or the Department concern. I am therefore confident that we will manage the many transitions we\'ll address in the coming months with exceptional competence and that we can count on each others\' support as we prepare for new leadership throughout','\"the Cable\" BROADCAST NOTICE: Dan Piccuta - RetirementThe New ForeienPolicv.com Passport : Tom Ricks : Dan Drezner : Stephen Walt : David Rothkopf : Marc Lynch The Cable : Madam Secretary : Net Effect : Shadow Govt. : The Argument : The Call US Embassy Beijing \"decapitated\" Thu, 05/14/2009 - 10:04am Citing the desire to spend more time with his wife, the charge d\'affaires of the U.S. embassy in Beijing, Dan Piccuta, has announced his retirement, a notice issued to embassy employees and obtained by The Cable says. Piccuta\'s departure will leave the embassy \"decapitated\" as of July 1, a source said. \"If the process for selecting an ambassador to Beijing wasn\'t in high gear before, we better hope it is now,\" the official said. The U.S. embassy in Beijing will also need a formal, actual deputy chief of mission. One possibility -- that Bill Weinstein, who has been the effective DCM in Beijing for four months now, would be able to drop the \"acting\" title. (The Cable previously reported that several people had turned down the Beijing ambassador job.) Piccuta\'s retirement announcement here: It seems to me that for some time now we have been living in a non-stop diplomatic highlights film. I won\'t soon forget the thrill of supporting our US Olympic family, the President and other Americans during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games. We can be proud to have safely and securely consolidated employees at our beautiful new embassy where proximity to colleagues and techno wizardry have catalyzed collaboration in our professional efforts. To that list we can now add our contributions to the engagement with China of a new U.S. administration through mutual efforts to build a positive, cooperative and comprehensive bilateral relationship. Your accomplishments are too numerous to mention in more detail, but the depth, breadth and excellence of our agencies and posts in China are acclaimed as without equal among U.S. diplomatic missions. Just as important have been successes in improving work-life balance throughout the Mission, in facilitating employment of our family members, and in promoting the sense of community and mutual support among employees, sections, and agencies as well as with constituent and neighboring posts. I am hopeful that some have noticed the effort to provide deserving officers, specialists, family members and LES employees with opportunities for professional growth including in supervisory and leadership roles. Because of the ever-increasing diversity and talent of our team, the exit of any one colleague has never diluted our combined strength nor caused us or the Department concern. I am therefore confident that we will manage the many transitions we\'ll address in the coming months with exceptional competence and that we can count on each others\' support as we prepare for new leadership throughout'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Deputy_Chief_of_Mission',3,1,'1874 - C05762337.txt','CLEARANCE REQUESTED - Presidential Delegation to Mongoliafvi Works. As an fyi, the following will be attending the Presidential Delegation to Mongolia: 1) Amb. Mark C. Minton, Ambassador to Mongolia, will lead the delegation. 2) Mr. Nicholas M. Hill, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy of Mongolia 3) Mr. Stanley Roth, Former Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian & Pacific Affairs and current Vice President, International Government Relations, Boeing International All members were on the approved list from last week. Let me know if there are any concerns. Many thanks.  File: Delegation Cable Mongolia - Template.doc  Thank you, 102','CLEARANCE REQUESTED - Presidential Delegation to Mongoliafvi Works. As an fyi, the following will be attending the Presidential Delegation to Mongolia: 1) Amb. Mark C. Minton, Ambassador to Mongolia, will lead the delegation. 2) Mr. Nicholas M. Hill, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy of Mongolia 3) Mr. Stanley Roth, Former Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian & Pacific Affairs and current Vice President, International Government Relations, Boeing International All members were on the approved list from last week. Let me know if there are any concerns. Many thanks.  File: Delegation Cable Mongolia - Template.doc  Thank you, 102'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Deputy_Chief_of_Mission',3,1,'2927 - C05764703.txt','(AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIORALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIOR AIDE SENIOR AIDE SENIOR AIDE Colleagues: An update from Embassy Tegucigalpa. AIDE Ambassador Llorens just spoke to Zelaya. He is in Honduras, he would not say where. We have confirmed with local UN that he is not in their building as local radio is reporting. Zelaya asked for assistance in setting up talks with the regime. He asked that an OAS official come to the country. Simon Henshaw Deputy Chief of Mission US Embassy Tegucigalpa AIDE (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIOR AIDE','(AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIORALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIOR AIDE SENIOR AIDE SENIOR AIDE Colleagues: An update from Embassy Tegucigalpa. AIDE Ambassador Llorens just spoke to Zelaya. He is in Honduras, he would not say where. We have confirmed with local UN that he is not in their building as local radio is reporting. Zelaya asked for assistance in setting up talks with the regime. He asked that an OAS official come to the country. Simon Henshaw Deputy Chief of Mission US Embassy Tegucigalpa AIDE (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIOR AIDE'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Deputy_Director_of_the_Central_Intelligence_Agency',2,1,'213 - C05739810.txt','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Deputy_Director_of_the_Central_Intelligence_Agency',2,1,'216 - C05739813.txt','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Deputy_National_Security_Advisor_(United_States)',1,1,'2062 - C05762707.txt','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and Longer Knives? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the whack-a-mole crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and \"Longer Knives\"? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the \"whack-a-mole\" crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Deputy_prime_minister',2,1,'1743 - C05761803.txt','MandelsonSo in the end Peter did not get Foreign Secretary. But Gordon has now created a new job and title for him: First Secretary of State. In effect, he is deputy prime minister, probably the first peer in that role, not an elected member of Commons. Gordon held a defiant late afternoon press conference: I will not waver. I will not walk away. I will get on with the job. There will be more fallout, but I think this is done. Sid Mortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree','MandelsonSo in the end Peter did not get Foreign Secretary. But Gordon has now created a new job and title for him: First Secretary of State. In effect, he is deputy prime minister, probably the first peer in that role, not an elected member of Commons. Gordon held a defiant late afternoon press conference: \"I will not waver. I will not walk away. I will get on with the job.\" There will be more fallout, but I think this is done. Sid Mortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Deputy_prime_minister',2,1,'3575 - C05766279.txt','Mini Schedule 9/28/09 Monday8:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En mute Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:45 am ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 10:00 am MEETING w/AFGHAN FOREIGN MINISTER SPANTA Suite 34H 10:35 am PERSONAL/STAFF TIME 10:55 am Private Suite 11:00 am MEETING w/ARMENIAN FOREIGN MINISTER NALBANDIAN 11:30 am Suite 34H 11:35 am PERSONAL/STAFF TIME 11:55 am Suite 34H 12:00 pm MEETING w/TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER DAVUTOGLU 1:00 pm Suite 34H 1:00 pm 1:10 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 1:15 pin MEETING w/CAMBODIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER/ 1:45 pm FOREIGN MINISTER NAMHONG Suite 34H 1:45 pm 2:05 pin PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 2:10 pin DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route LaGuardia Airport 2:35 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 3:00 pin DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways #2179 *En route Washington Nat\'l Airport 4:15 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 4:25 pm DEPART Washington National Airport *En route State Department 4:40 pin ARRIVE State Department 4:45 pm OFFICE TIME 6:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ BOB GATES (T) 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:05 pm DINNER FOR INCOMING NATO SECRETARY GENERAL 8:30 pin RASMUSSEN Monroe Room, 8th Floor 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ? ###','Mini Schedule 9/28/09 Monday8:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En mute Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:45 am ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 10:00 am MEETING w/AFGHAN FOREIGN MINISTER SPANTA Suite 34H 10:35 am PERSONAL/STAFF TIME 10:55 am Private Suite 11:00 am MEETING w/ARMENIAN FOREIGN MINISTER NALBANDIAN 11:30 am Suite 34H 11:35 am PERSONAL/STAFF TIME 11:55 am Suite 34H 12:00 pm MEETING w/TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER DAVUTOGLU 1:00 pm Suite 34H 1:00 pm 1:10 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 1:15 pin MEETING w/CAMBODIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER/ 1:45 pm FOREIGN MINISTER NAMHONG Suite 34H 1:45 pm 2:05 pin PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 2:10 pin DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route LaGuardia Airport 2:35 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 3:00 pin DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways #2179 *En route Washington Nat\'l Airport 4:15 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 4:25 pm DEPART Washington National Airport *En route State Department 4:40 pin ARRIVE State Department 4:45 pm OFFICE TIME 6:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ BOB GATES (T) 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:05 pm DINNER FOR INCOMING NATO SECRETARY GENERAL 8:30 pin RASMUSSEN Monroe Room, 8th Floor 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ? ###'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Derek_Chollet',7,1,'1676 - C05761605.txt','AJS Hearing Highlights* Miguel: Andrew did great this afternoon. FYI, Lowey delivered HRC\'s statement. Very well received. * Richard Fontaine: Andrew is not even rocking - just tapping his foot. Did y\'all train him for.this or something?? And half the room are Shapiros, it\'s like his friggin Bahr Mitzvah. * Former NSC staffer Michael Allen: Shapiro son removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway. * Mike Feldman: Jon Lovett removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway. * Laurie Rubiner: Jim Webb arrives, looks typically angry. * Derek Chollet: Shapiro comes out strong against piracy. Bold stand. * Jon Lovett: Jeanne Shaheen listening very closely. Barbara Boxer is distracted. The other anonymous old men on dais seem confused and unsure where they are. Hearing concludes at 3:33:43 PM EDT','AJS Hearing Highlights* Miguel: \"Andrew did great this afternoon. FYI, Lowey delivered HRC\'s statement. Very well received.\" * Richard Fontaine: \"Andrew is not even rocking - just tapping his foot. Did y\'all train him for.this or something?? And half the room are Shapiros, it\'s like his friggin Bahr Mitzvah.\" * Former NSC staffer Michael Allen: \"Shapiro son removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway.\" * Mike Feldman: \"Jon Lovett removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway.\" * Laurie Rubiner: \"Jim Webb arrives, looks typically angry.\" * Derek Chollet: \"Shapiro comes out strong against piracy. Bold stand.\" * Jon Lovett: \"Jeanne Shaheen listening very closely. Barbara Boxer is distracted. The other anonymous old men on dais seem confused and unsure where they are.\" Hearing concludes at 3:33:43 PM EDT'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Derek_Chollet',7,1,'1859 - C05762281.txt','Follow upI did update a number of your contacts while you were at the FAPE dinner last Monday. They all were saved. I updated them from what I have in my blackberry, so this is from memory, but there were probably more: Philippe Monica Jake Andrew Melanne Todd Stern Steinberg Jack Lew Kris Lissa Pam Tamera Anne Marie Slaughter Miguel R Robert Wood Rob Russo Laura Pena Heather Samuelson I\'m making a list of other building people you may not have, and I\'ll do them tonight when you are in Netenyahu dinner. They include: Ian Kelly Dan Fried Chris Hill Glyn Davies Jeff Feltman Tom Shannon Karen Stewart Richard Greene Michael PoIt Joan Donoghue Jim Thessin Reno HArnish Derek Chollet Ed Lacey George Mitchell Stephen Bosworth Dick Morningstar Paul SeIva Alec Ross Dennis Ross 26 Which names did you put in? Maybe they didn\'t save. But I need a lot. Pls make a list and I will check and add if necessary. I\'d like to set up call to Sonia Gandhi in next few days. 27','Follow upI did update a number of your contacts while you were at the FAPE dinner last Monday. They all were saved. I updated them from what I have in my blackberry, so this is from memory, but there were probably more: Philippe Monica Jake Andrew Melanne Todd Stern Steinberg Jack Lew Kris Lissa Pam Tamera Anne Marie Slaughter Miguel R Robert Wood Rob Russo Laura Pena Heather Samuelson I\'m making a list of other building people you may not have, and I\'ll do them tonight when you are in Netenyahu dinner. They include: Ian Kelly Dan Fried Chris Hill Glyn Davies Jeff Feltman Tom Shannon Karen Stewart Richard Greene Michael PoIt Joan Donoghue Jim Thessin Reno HArnish Derek Chollet Ed Lacey George Mitchell Stephen Bosworth Dick Morningstar Paul SeIva Alec Ross Dennis Ross 26 Which names did you put in? Maybe they didn\'t save. But I need a lot. Pls make a list and I will check and add if necessary. I\'d like to set up call to Sonia Gandhi in next few days. 27'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Derek_Chollet',7,1,'2036 - C05762668.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/7/098:00 am BREAKFAST FOR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING 9:15 am INDIA STRATEGY James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 10:00 am PHONE CALL w/HENRY KISSINGER 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR THREE 11:05 am Treaty Room 11:15 am PRIVATE MEETING w/DAVE STONE 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm POLICY LUNCHEON 2:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm MEETING ONUS/CHINA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office *Kurt Campbell, P.J. Crowley, Cheryl Mills, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Hums Abedin, Jake Sullivan and Derek Chollet 3:15 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ MARK HYMAN 3:45 pm Secretary\'s Office Tbd DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence Tbd ARRIVE Private Residence 7:00 pm PHONE CALL w/JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER NAKASONE Secretary\'s Residence ### 103','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/7/098:00 am BREAKFAST FOR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING 9:15 am INDIA STRATEGY James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 10:00 am PHONE CALL w/HENRY KISSINGER 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR THREE 11:05 am Treaty Room 11:15 am PRIVATE MEETING w/DAVE STONE 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm POLICY LUNCHEON 2:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm MEETING ONUS/CHINA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office *Kurt Campbell, P.J. Crowley, Cheryl Mills, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Hums Abedin, Jake Sullivan and Derek Chollet 3:15 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ MARK HYMAN 3:45 pm Secretary\'s Office Tbd DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence Tbd ARRIVE Private Residence 7:00 pm PHONE CALL w/JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER NAKASONE Secretary\'s Residence ### 103'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Derek_Chollet',7,1,'2147 - C05762824.txt','couple edits - DEREK CHOLLET\'s EDITS couple editsAttachments: 2009-07-10 JJS_speech_2[1].doc Derek\'s comments ? again in redline in text so Oscar should print so you can see them. cdm  Sullivan, Jacob J Cheryl Mills <  Mills, Cheryl D','couple edits - DEREK CHOLLET\'s EDITS couple editsAttachments: 2009-07-10 JJS_speech_2[1].doc Derek\'s comments ? again in redline in text so Oscar should print so you can see them. cdm ; Sullivan, Jacob J; Cheryl Mills < ; Mills, Cheryl D'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Derek_Chollet',7,1,'2798 - C05764494.txt','guidance: Econ Club of DC as forum for HRC in Sept?Anything on your call with him you want me to followup on? Thanks strobe - I will touch base with you today so we can catch up Cheryl, regard the desire of the Economic Club of DC to invite HRC to speak (which we consulted on a week ago), they\'re now broadening the invite to be any time in the fall?which I\'d think might increase the chances of it suited her purposes. I\'m attaching a copy of the letter they\'ll send in via any channel you designate (scheduler, public affairs officer, or whatever). HRC did call this weekend and we covered a pretty wide range of substantive issues. I decided, however, not to bother her with this matter, which I hope was the right call on my part. Also, Jake put in a call to me last week. We didn\'t connect. I don\'t know if that\'s OBE as a result of HRC\'s call. In any event, I\'m around this week, though hanging out as much as ossible with Regards, Strobe This sounds interesting - can you give me a few days to determine whether it\'s even a possibility? Sept is imp month b/c of travel and unga but want to check. Let\'s also connect on unga - glad you connected with jack et al. Best Cdm Cheryl, I hope for your sake that you don\'t get this email for a while and that you\'re getting some genuine R&R. Anyway, David Rubenstein of the Carlyle Group is asking my advice on whether HRC would welcome an invitation to address the Economic Club of Washington in September. Obviously business-heavy. Audience: 400-500, screen questions for after talk and he can provide them in advance media coverage, etc. I told him I had no idea but would check. Depending on her outreach strategy for the fall, it could be a good audience, esp. if she wanted to talk about issues like China, the development, the role of the private sector, or energy/climate?i.e., the econ aspect/component of foreign policy. If I should be going elsewhere for this kind of steer, lemme know. Regards, Strobe PS: Kemal Dervi, Judith Rodin and I connected by phone with Jack Lew, Derek Chollet & others on State end re outside input into QDDR. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 1111','guidance: Econ Club of DC as forum for HRC in Sept?Anything on your call with him you want me to followup on? Thanks strobe - I will touch base with you today so we can catch up Cheryl, regard the desire of the Economic Club of DC to invite HRC to speak (which we consulted on a week ago), they\'re now broadening the invite to be any time in the fall?which I\'d think might increase the chances of it suited her purposes. I\'m attaching a copy of the letter they\'ll send in via any channel you designate (scheduler, public affairs officer, or whatever). HRC did call this weekend and we covered a pretty wide range of substantive issues. I decided, however, not to bother her with this matter, which I hope was the right call on my part. Also, Jake put in a call to me last week. We didn\'t connect. I don\'t know if that\'s OBE as a result of HRC\'s call. In any event, I\'m around this week, though hanging out as much as ossible with Regards, Strobe This sounds interesting - can you give me a few days to determine whether it\'s even a possibility? Sept is imp month b/c of travel and unga but want to check. Let\'s also connect on unga - glad you connected with jack et al. Best Cdm Cheryl, I hope for your sake that you don\'t get this email for a while and that you\'re getting some genuine R&R. Anyway, David Rubenstein of the Carlyle Group is asking my advice on whether HRC would welcome an invitation to address the Economic Club of Washington in September. Obviously business-heavy. Audience: 400-500, screen questions for after talk and he can provide them in advance; media coverage, etc. I told him I had no idea but would check. Depending on her outreach strategy for the fall, it could be a good audience, esp. if she wanted to talk about issues like China, the development, the role of the private sector, or energy/climate?i.e., the econ aspect/component of foreign policy. If I should be going elsewhere for this kind of steer, lemme know. Regards, Strobe PS: Kemal Dervi, Judith Rodin and I connected by phone with Jack Lew, Derek Chollet & others on State end re outside input into QDDR. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 1111'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Derek_Chollet',7,1,'2828 - C05764544.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Derek_Chollet',7,1,'2831 - C05764547.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Desalination',1,2,'2942 - C05764736.txt','Security Incident in Saudi Arabia, Unconfirmed reports of Hostages and casualtiesAt 0429 EDT Mr. Kim Davidson, RSO Embassy Riyadh, informed the EAO that there has been a security incident in the city of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia (approx 150 km North of Jeddah). Saudi Arabia security forces have engaged some type of bad guys. Post cannot confirm if the bad guys are terrorist or just some criminal element, but notes that the MFA is saying the incident is purely criminal. Post further notes that there is a desalinization plant and oil refinery located in Yanbu which have been targets of previous terrorist attacks. Post commented there will be several visiting dignitaries and heads of state in Saudi Arabia tomorrow for the opening of a major University. A local Human rights group is reporting to media that there are several injuries, casualties, and hostages as a result of the security incident. The Emergency Action Committee will convene at 1230 Riyadh time to discuss post reaction. Qiana Bradford Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 BradfordClastatemov','\"Security Incident\" in Saudi Arabia, Unconfirmed reports of Hostages and casualtiesAt 0429 EDT Mr. Kim Davidson, RSO Embassy Riyadh, informed the EAO that there has been a \"security incident\" in the city of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia (approx 150 km North of Jeddah). Saudi Arabia security forces have engaged \"some type of bad guys\". Post cannot confirm if the bad guys are terrorist or just some criminal element, but notes that the MFA is saying the incident is purely criminal. Post further notes that there is a desalinization plant and oil refinery located in Yanbu which have been targets of previous terrorist attacks. Post commented there will be several visiting dignitaries and heads of state in Saudi Arabia tomorrow for the opening of a major University. A local Human rights group is reporting to media that there are several injuries, casualties, and hostages as a result of the security incident. The Emergency Action Committee will convene at 1230 Riyadh time to discuss post reaction. Qiana Bradford Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 BradfordClastatemov'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Design_for_manufacturability',1,1,'2974 - C05764804.txt','Regime Plan to Break-in to Brazilian EmbassyThis relates to a conversation I had with S. So far we seem to be ok regarding the Brazilian mission in Tegucigalpa. Tom/Dan/Craig: Regime DFM Marta Lorena Alvarado denied a few minutes on TV that the regime had any intention to entering the Brazilian Embassy to arrest Z. She accused Z supporters of spreading the rumors to create a climate of tension and uncertainly. This tracks with all of the information that we have been picking up from the HOAF, Supreme Court and the Attorney General\'s office. We\'ve made clear in all of our conversations with regime contacts they would face grave consequences if they violate the diplomatic sanctity of the Brazilian Embassy. I hate to agree with the regime, but on this one they may be right. The calls from regime contacts appear synchronized and are coming out of Managua, Guatemala, here in Tegucigalpa, as well as NYC. However, to be sure, we\'ve made a second round of calls. Both the Minister of Security and the Attorney General have again told us that the regime has no/no intention of entering the Brazilian Embassy. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268','Regime Plan to Break-in to Brazilian EmbassyThis relates to a conversation I had with S. So far we seem to be ok regarding the Brazilian mission in Tegucigalpa. Tom/Dan/Craig: Regime DFM Marta Lorena Alvarado denied a few minutes on TV that the regime had any intention to entering the Brazilian Embassy to arrest Z. She accused Z supporters of spreading the rumors to create a climate of tension and uncertainly. This tracks with all of the information that we have been picking up from the HOAF, Supreme Court and the Attorney General\'s office. We\'ve made clear in all of our conversations with regime contacts they would face \"grave consequences\" if they violate the diplomatic sanctity of the Brazilian Embassy. I hate to agree with the regime, but on this one they may be right. The calls from regime contacts appear synchronized and are coming out of Managua, Guatemala, here in Tegucigalpa, as well as NYC. However, to be sure, we\'ve made a second round of calls. Both the Minister of Security and the Attorney General have again told us that the regime has no/no intention of entering the Brazilian Embassy. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Destinations',1,1,'1359 - C05760795.txt','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence; through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom; and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Des_Moines,_Iowa',1,1,'3530 - C05766194.txt','Great speech by Hilary!See below-Pepsi would like to show the video at company meetings over the next couple of weeks including their internal global hunger meeting next week in Delhi-and at the start of their session on hunger the week after in Thailand. Please see below Indra join\'s Secr Clinton in Des Moines at the WFP and as part of gearing up our troops hoped we might use the inspiring video! Derek Anyway we can get the video that she used? Want to use it as we start our internal global hunger meet next week in Delhi-and if CGI agreed also at the start of our session on hunger the week after in Thailand. D','Great speech by Hilary!See below-Pepsi would like to show the video at company meetings over the next couple of weeks including their internal global hunger meeting next week in Delhi-and at the start of their session on hunger the week after in Thailand. Please see below Indra join\'s Secr Clinton in Des Moines at the WFP and as part of gearing up our troops hoped we might use the inspiring video! Derek Anyway we can get the video that she used? Want to use it as we start our internal global hunger meet next week in Delhi-and if CGI agreed also at the start of our session on hunger the week after in Thailand. D'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Detention_(imprisonment)',1,1,'2582 - C05764073.txt','language from 2003 State Dept Human Rights reportOperative language / Sri Lanka: The Government generally respected the human rights of its citizens however, there were serious problems in some areas. There were no reports of security forces committing politically motivated killings and no reports of disappearances however, the military and police reportedly tortured, killed and raped detainees.','language from 2003 State Dept Human Rights reportOperative language / Sri Lanka: The Government generally respected the human rights of its citizens; however, there were serious problems in some areas. There were no reports of security forces committing politically motivated killings and no reports of disappearances; however, the military and police reportedly tortured, killed and raped detainees.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Determinative',2,1,'1474 - C05761222.txt','NYT EditorialAnd also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do some deep soul-searching and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.','NYT EditorialAnd also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal; that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do \"some deep soul-searching\" and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but \"there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.\"'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Determinative',2,1,'3479 - C05766093.txt','NYT EditorialWill get back to you on the specific process, but my understanding is that it will be a series of bilats and possibly some working sessions. You can meet with leaders harder for Todd or Chu to do so. And also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed.','NYT EditorialWill get back to you on the specific process, but my understanding is that it will be a series of bilats and possibly some working sessions. You can meet with leaders; harder for Todd or Chu to do so. And also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal; that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Determinism',1,1,'2141 - C05762814.txt','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911 this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said we told the scholars not to rush this project. I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, have you collected the material? He said yes. I asked, external sources? He','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering; there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years; Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out; if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself; its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that; then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms; Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911; this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said \"we told the scholars not to rush this project\". I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, \"have you collected the material?\" He said yes. I asked, \"external sources?\" He'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Detroit',1,1,'1601 - C05761441.txt','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears, says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force, Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. It was a little scary. But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this, said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation. Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? \"he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears,\" says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. \"There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force,\" Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. \"It was a little scary.\" But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. \"Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this,\" said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. \"And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation.\" Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Development_economics',1,1,'1345 - C05760767.txt','Haiti Dinner Invite ListAttachments: 2009-04-08 Dinner Invite List.docx Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC *advocate, chronicled Haitian political developments and immigration Tel: lyelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CUNY College *expert on Caribbean security Tel: Brian Concannon Director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti *Lead lawyer in Raboteau case Paul Collier Professor of Economics Oxford University *expert in development economics, author of Haiti special report commissioned by the UN SYG Fax: +44-(0)1865 281447 Nicholas Kristof','Haiti Dinner Invite ListAttachments: 2009-04-08 Dinner Invite List.docx Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC *advocate, chronicled Haitian political developments and immigration Tel: lyelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CUNY College *expert on Caribbean security Tel: Brian Concannon Director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti *Lead lawyer in Raboteau case Paul Collier Professor of Economics Oxford University *expert in development economics, author of Haiti special report commissioned by the UN SYG Fax: +44-(0)1865 281447 Nicholas Kristof'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Deviance_(sociology)',2,1,'2573 - C05764055.txt','s t rephope you are well. i sopied ou in on a little email i sent to III. he got screwed ovc. with : . just like and countless others... the pictures will help. you will see that they haVe a group of sexual predators, deviants ruftil rampant over there. no, they are not jamming guys in the ass per say, but they are shay/C.1 judgenment. i think guys in this business are pretty much some of the best and some of (kw worst. it is the companies responsibility to prtect the good from the bad until they show ugly heads and can be removed. in this case the ugly ones are running the damn thing or in case of joe ordonna are too clueless to recognize the truth or has no power to change it. in the event M fails to inform you. peeing on people, eating potato chips out ofass cracks. vodka shots out of ass cracks (there is video of that one), broken doors after driiken bravrlf threats and intimidation from those leaders participating in this activity.: people have 1- .) terminated, like because he would not play their games and his slip up gave then to get rid of him. i know this entire thing is going to make life less,bearable over there for all of us. i\'ll alcohol to some sane, accountable leadership. i am heading back on wed p.m. before !( want you to know that their are some good people over there doing great work. we are it). scouts but there should be some exectation of professionalism in ones leadership. AGNA been blind to all this and those good people are getting worn out and chewed up over it all. way the DOS has turned their backs to the guys on the ground and let the prostitution and g, shit continue. (note: i have not spoken to them, but i know over all this time someone had to drop that dime.) I','s t rephope you are well. i sopied ou in on a little email i sent to III. he got screwed ovc. with : . just like and countless others... the pictures will help. you will see that they haVe a group of sexual predators, deviants ruftil rampant over there. no, they are not jamming guys in the ass per say, but they are shay/C.1; judgenment. i think guys in this business are pretty much some of the best and some of (kw worst. it is the companies responsibility to prtect the good from the bad until they show ugly heads and can be removed. in this case the ugly ones are running the damn thing or in case of joe ordonna are too clueless to recognize the truth or has no power to change it. in the event M fails to inform you. peeing on people, eating potato chips out ofass cracks. vodka shots out of ass cracks (there is video of that one), broken doors after driiken bravrlf; threats and intimidation from those leaders participating in this activity.: people have 1- .) terminated, like because he would not play their games and his slip up gave then to get rid of him. i know this entire thing is going to make life less,bearable over there for all of us. i\'ll alcohol to some sane, accountable leadership. i am heading back on wed p.m. before !( want you to know that their are some good people over there doing great work. we are it;). scouts but there should be some exectation of professionalism in ones leadership. AGNA been blind to all this and those good people are getting worn out and chewed up over it all. way the DOS has turned their backs to the guys on the ground and let the prostitution and g;, shit continue. (note: i have not spoken to them, but i know over all this time someone had to drop that dime.) I'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Deviance_(sociology)',2,1,'2578 - C05764062.txt','AGNA HQI am forwarding a few pictures I have received in the, past few days. I would hope that you fonward these. to your contact vvithin the DOS. I .suspedt you have many if not all of these pictures, but I want to identify specific individuals in the AGNA leadership that are present in these photos. As I mentioned tollIBLEL yesterday, I am Convinced the greatest threat to the security of the Embassy is the erosion of the guard forces trust in its leadership and ultimately the DOS. The failure of to protect those they have been tasked to lead is unacceptable, and if not held accountable will futher compromise our mission. The chain of command\'s failure to curtail deviant actions and to tv. hold him accountable for countless infractions invloving alcohol has made .I), ineffective. This has lead to threats and intimidation as the only means to accomplish the day to day operations here and at the Embassy. This is \'. a onetime incident that went unnoticed by direct \'chain of commanf, These are events took place over the past year and a half and were ignored Iv, the leadership at the cost of the well being of countless guard force members If these individuals are_ not held accountable for their actions it will only emboldei those who remain to make the same offenses against this guard forde. In addition., these photos as many were made public on Facebook and traded amongst the guard force should be used in promotion boards so that future leadership of this contract can be assured of the character of its leaders, Respectfully, ps.. last night the AGNA leadership we. across the street to. Kaia to have a meal with as a going away even This is not the message that this guard force needs ...','AGNA HQI am forwarding a few pictures I have received in the, past few days. I would hope that you fonward these. to your contact vvithin the DOS. I .suspedt you have many if not all of these pictures, but I want to identify specific individuals in the AGNA leadership that are present in these photos. As I mentioned tollIBLEL yesterday, I am Convinced the greatest threat to the security of the Embassy is the erosion of the guard forces trust in its leadership and ultimately the DOS. The failure of to protect those they have been tasked to lead is unacceptable, and if not held accountable will futher compromise our mission. The chain of command\'s failure to curtail deviant actions and to tv. hold him accountable for countless infractions invloving alcohol has made ;.I), ineffective. This has lead to threats and intimidation as the only means to accomplish the day to day operations here and at the Embassy. This is \'. a onetime incident that went unnoticed by direct \'chain of commanf, These are events took place over the past year and a half and were ignored Iv, the leadership at the cost of the well being of countless guard force members If these individuals are_ not held accountable for their actions it will only emboldei; those who remain to make the same offenses against this guard forde. In addition., these photos as many were made public on Facebook and traded amongst the guard force should be used in promotion boards so that future leadership of this contract can be assured of the character of its leaders, Respectfully, ps.. last night the AGNA leadership we. across the street to. Kaia to have a meal with as a going away even; This is not the message that this guard force needs ...'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Devil_in_the_Details_(Saigon_Kick_album)',2,1,'1851 - C05762268.txt','Early Draft: International Energy CoordinatorJake/Jim/Bill: Attached and below is a draft of the international energy coordinator position. I have been speaking with David Goldwyn regarding this position, which the Secretary has offered and he has accepted. We now are in the devil in the details position description both to encompass the scope and authority of the role to accomplish key objectives in international energy security but also to fulfill the mission outlined by the legislation that the Secretary embraced in QFRs from Senator Lugar (who created this position and has been unhappy about it\'s double-hatting in the past rather than a dedicated staffing). Please review and advise of any suggested edits or revisions. My goal is to seek to get this to David in the early afternoon. This is. as you will see. a bit of a high wire act as?I','Early Draft: International Energy CoordinatorJake/Jim/Bill: Attached and below is a draft of the international energy coordinator position. I have been speaking with David Goldwyn regarding this position, which the Secretary has offered and he has accepted. We now are in the devil in the details position description both to encompass the scope and authority of the role to accomplish key objectives in international energy security but also to fulfill the mission outlined by the legislation that the Secretary embraced in QFRs from Senator Lugar (who created this position and has been unhappy about it\'s double-hatting in the past rather than a dedicated staffing). Please review and advise of any suggested edits or revisions. My goal is to seek to get this to David in the early afternoon. This is. as you will see. a bit of a high wire act as?I'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Devil_in_the_Details_(Saigon_Kick_album)',2,1,'1852 - C05762269.txt','Early Draft: International Energy CoordinatorFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Cheryl, David Goldwyn is a very collegial personality, and could make this work either way. Bill Jake/Jim/Bill: Attached and below is a draft of the international energy coordinator position. I have been speaking with David Goldwyn regarding this position, which the Secretary has offered and he has accepted. We now are in the devil in the details position description both to encompass the scope and authority of the role to accomplish key objectives in international energy security but also to fulfill the mission outlined by the legislation that the Secretary embraced in QFRs from Senator Lugar (who created this position and has been unhappy about it\'s double-hatting in the past rather than a dedicated staffing). Please review and advise of any suggested edits or revisions. My goal is to seek to get this to David in the early afternoon. This is, as you will see, a bit of a high wire act as:','Early Draft: International Energy CoordinatorFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Cheryl, David Goldwyn is a very collegial personality, and could make this work either way. Bill Jake/Jim/Bill: Attached and below is a draft of the international energy coordinator position. I have been speaking with David Goldwyn regarding this position, which the Secretary has offered and he has accepted. We now are in the devil in the details position description both to encompass the scope and authority of the role to accomplish key objectives in international energy security but also to fulfill the mission outlined by the legislation that the Secretary embraced in QFRs from Senator Lugar (who created this position and has been unhappy about it\'s double-hatting in the past rather than a dedicated staffing). Please review and advise of any suggested edits or revisions. My goal is to seek to get this to David in the early afternoon. This is, as you will see, a bit of a high wire act as:'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Devolution',4,1,'2407 - C05763582.txt','Government denies reports bomber to be freedEDINBURGH (AP) - Sky News and BBC television reported Wednesday that Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi was to be freed from his Scottish prison on humanitarian grounds, but the minister in charge of deciding al-Megrahi\'s fate denied that any such decision had been made. Neither news network cited a source for its report. Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill, who was due to decide whether to release al-Megrahi, told a local television station he had yet to make up his mind. A call and an e-mail sent to al-Megrahi\'s Scottish lawyer were not immediately returned late Wednesday. The decision will be made next week, MacAskill told Scottish Television late Wednesday. Two spokeswomen for the Scotland\'s devolved government dismissed the BBC and Sky reports as speculation. Absolutely no decision has been taken on that, a spokeswoman for the Scottish Executive said. Categorically no decision has been made at this stage. 111','Government denies reports bomber to be freedEDINBURGH (AP) - Sky News and BBC television reported Wednesday that Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi was to be freed from his Scottish prison on humanitarian grounds, but the minister in charge of deciding al-Megrahi\'s fate denied that any such decision had been made. Neither news network cited a source for its report. Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill, who was due to decide whether to release al-Megrahi, told a local television station he had yet to make up his mind. A call and an e-mail sent to al-Megrahi\'s Scottish lawyer were not immediately returned late Wednesday. \"The decision will be made next week,\" MacAskill told Scottish Television late Wednesday. Two spokeswomen for the Scotland\'s devolved government dismissed the BBC and Sky reports as speculation. \"Absolutely no decision has been taken on that,\" a spokeswoman for the Scottish Executive said. \"Categorically no decision has been made at this stage.\" 111'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Devolution',4,1,'3521 - C05766177.txt','Irish Times: North\'s leaders clash on devolutionFYI. Kamala North\'s leaders clash on devolution The North\'s leaders Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness clashed in public today as the split at the heart of the power-sharing government deepened. The clash came as Taoiseach Brian Cowen lead a team of Government ministers in a session of cross-Border talks with members of the Northern Ireland administration. As the pair appeared before the cameras at a press conference their private disagreement over the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Stormont Assembly deepened when Mr McGuinness accused his counterpart of raising roadblocks to a deal.','Irish Times: North\'s leaders clash on devolutionFYI. Kamala North\'s leaders clash on devolution The North\'s leaders Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness clashed in public today as the split at the heart of the power-sharing government deepened. The clash came as Taoiseach Brian Cowen lead a team of Government ministers in a session of cross-Border talks with members of the Northern Ireland administration. As the pair appeared before the cameras at a press conference their private disagreement over the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Stormont Assembly deepened when Mr McGuinness accused his counterpart of raising roadblocks to a deal.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Devolution',4,1,'3715 - C05766606.txt','NIHere\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.','NIHere\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Devolution',4,1,'3721 - C05766619.txt','NIIt\'s 745 pm -- they\'re still talking. British think it\'s reasonably positive. Welcome news. Pis keep me updated w what you hear. Thx. Here\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.','NIIt\'s 745 pm -- they\'re still talking. British think it\'s reasonably positive. Welcome news. Pis keep me updated w what you hear. Thx. Here\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'De_facto',20,1,'1083 - C05760330.txt','UpdateI forgot I have to do stick. Are you free? Huma/Jake: Just got further updates from a de facto rep and Amb Llorens. The de facto authorities have decided to turn this exercise into a sort of loya girga to get buy-in for M\'s departure. This evening the discussions included religious groups and business leaders. Tomorrow government officials and others. My de facto contact says results tonight were good although it was not easy for many to accept the logic behind M\'s exit. He said the US once again has been the catalyst for movement in Honduras. Thinking is now for a Monday announcement. We\'ll stay on it and update you. ck','UpdateI forgot I have to do stick. Are you free? Huma/Jake: Just got further updates from a de facto rep and Amb Llorens. The de facto authorities have decided to turn this exercise into a sort of loya girga to get buy-in for M\'s departure. This evening the discussions included religious groups and business leaders. Tomorrow government officials and others. My de facto contact says results tonight were good although it was not easy for many to accept the logic behind M\'s exit. He said the US once again has been the catalyst for movement in Honduras. Thinking is now for a Monday announcement. We\'ll stay on it and update you. ck'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'De_facto',20,1,'1084 - C05760331.txt','UpdateI do not think I\'m supposed to be here. I don\'t see another FM. Can you check? Huma/Jake: Just got further updates from a de facto rep and Amb Llorens. The de facto authorities have decided to turn this exercise into a sort of loya girga to get buy-in for M\'s departure. This evening the discussions included religious groups and business leaders. Tomorrow government officials and others. My de facto contact says results tonight were good although it was not easy for many to accept the logic behind M\'s exit. He said the US once again has been the catalyst for movement in Honduras. Thinking is now for a Monday announcement. We\'ll stay on it and update you. ck','UpdateI do not think I\'m supposed to be here. I don\'t see another FM. Can you check? Huma/Jake: Just got further updates from a de facto rep and Amb Llorens. The de facto authorities have decided to turn this exercise into a sort of loya girga to get buy-in for M\'s departure. This evening the discussions included religious groups and business leaders. Tomorrow government officials and others. My de facto contact says results tonight were good although it was not easy for many to accept the logic behind M\'s exit. He said the US once again has been the catalyst for movement in Honduras. Thinking is now for a Monday announcement. We\'ll stay on it and update you. ck'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'De_facto',20,1,'2008 - C05762628.txt','Talked with Leonel FernandezI have just asked for the state of play this am as messages continued last night until lam. The bottom line of all of them was not dissimiliar to this message from torn so forwarding this one - namely, all had been unsuccessful in dissuading Zeleya from going today and several leaders and fm (espinoza) thought call from you might help but Zeleya appeared in update messages to get more resolute as evening went on to return based upon readouts of various meetings with him. Cdm Morales Jr, Hector E Llorens, B6 I just got off the phone with President Fernandez. His efforts to dissuade Zelaya and Company from traveling tomorrow have not been successful. He was very worried about what would happen, and requested our help in ensuring that no incidents take place at the airport. I told him I shared his concern. I summarized for him our efforts to date, and told him that nascent engagement with the armed forces and the de facto government would collapse if Zelaya tried to force the issue tomorrow. I told him of the Cardinal\'s plea to Zelaya to not return. He said the Cardinal in Santo Domingo is close to the Honduran Cardinal, and said he would reach out to him. I encouraged this. I told him that I thought the elements of a deal were on the table, we just needed to find a way to get everyone to sit at the table and start talking. I told President Fernandez that he could play an important role in creating a climate of confidence, and suggested that he reach out to interested parties like Ricardo Maduro and others inside of Honduras. He said he would do so and get back to me 61','Talked with Leonel FernandezI have just asked for the state of play this am as messages continued last night until lam. The bottom line of all of them was not dissimiliar to this message from torn so forwarding this one - namely, all had been unsuccessful in dissuading Zeleya from going today and several leaders and fm (espinoza) thought call from you might help but Zeleya appeared in update messages to get more resolute as evening went on to return based upon readouts of various meetings with him. Cdm Morales Jr, Hector E; Llorens, B6 I just got off the phone with President Fernandez. His efforts to dissuade Zelaya and Company from traveling tomorrow have not been successful. He was very worried about what would happen, and requested our help in ensuring that no incidents take place at the airport. I told him I shared his concern. I summarized for him our efforts to date, and told him that nascent engagement with the armed forces and the de facto government would collapse if Zelaya tried to force the issue tomorrow. I told him of the Cardinal\'s plea to Zelaya to not return. He said the Cardinal in Santo Domingo is close to the Honduran Cardinal, and said he would reach out to him. I encouraged this. I told him that I thought the elements of a deal were on the table, we just needed to find a way to get everyone to sit at the table and start talking. I told President Fernandez that he could play an important role in creating a climate of confidence, and suggested that he reach out to interested parties like Ricardo Maduro and others inside of Honduras. He said he would do so and get back to me 61'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'De_facto',20,1,'2013 - C05762634.txt','De factos ready to dealFyi We have heard that the de facto government will issue a statement today indicating that it is ready to negotiate a resolution to the Honduran crisis. 67','De factos ready to dealFyi We have heard that the de facto government will issue a statement today indicating that it is ready to negotiate a resolution to the Honduran crisis. 67'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'De_facto',20,1,'2032 - C05762661.txt','Colombian President Uribe would like to speak with the Secretary this eveningThese are notes from torn. Let me know if u are ok with ops connecting call. My guess is that he is calling about Honduras. He, like many other leaders with an interest in Central America, is worried that Honduras is slipping towards confrontation and violence. He probably does not think Insulza is up to the task. S should be aware that Arias is prepared to offer his services. I spoke with the Costa Rican FonMin, who said the de facto government has reached out to Arias, and that the Costa Ricans will be looking for a way to make the offer to Zelaya. Uribe knows Zelaya and has some influence. Uribe might want to talk with Arias and offer to help move Zelaya in the right direction. (Although Uribe and Zelaya come from different ends of the political spectrum, they are both ranchers and love horses, and this has created some comradeship.) Does she need specific points? Should I have her call u before she calls him? Colombian President Uribe has requested to speak with Secretary Clinton. His staff said he is available this evening, but they did not provide specific availabilities for tomorrow. Please advise. Regards, Peggy Peggy Walker Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/E5-0) (202) 647-1512 walkeroj@state.gov 98','Colombian President Uribe would like to speak with the Secretary this eveningThese are notes from torn. Let me know if u are ok with ops connecting call. My guess is that he is calling about Honduras. He, like many other leaders with an interest in Central America, is worried that Honduras is slipping towards confrontation and violence. He probably does not think Insulza is up to the task. S should be aware that Arias is prepared to offer his services. I spoke with the Costa Rican FonMin, who said the de facto government has reached out to Arias, and that the Costa Ricans will be looking for a way to make the offer to Zelaya. Uribe knows Zelaya and has some influence. Uribe might want to talk with Arias and offer to help move Zelaya in the right direction. (Although Uribe and Zelaya come from different ends of the political spectrum, they are both ranchers and love horses, and this has created some comradeship.) Does she need specific points? Should I have her call u before she calls him? Colombian President Uribe has requested to speak with Secretary Clinton. His staff said he is available this evening, but they did not provide specific availabilities for tomorrow. Please advise. Regards, Peggy Peggy Walker Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/E5-0) (202) 647-1512 walkeroj@state.gov 98'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'De_facto',20,1,'2471 - C05763806.txt','Meeting with Honduran de factosTo All: We spent about 90 minutes with the four de facto representatives. I invited them to make their points first (they often complain that people don\'t listen to them). They focused on the abuses Zelaya committed before June 28, pointing out that the San Jose Accord, while\'key to a solution, would not restore the institutional damage done to Honduras. I said that clearly the San Jose Accords were necessary but not sufficient to clean up all the broken crockery in Honduras. But they ARE necessary ? and urgent. Only by implementing the agreement can Hondurans repair the other damage with the support of the international community ? which is essential for the country\'s success. I then reviewed all the carrots and sticks we discussed this morning. I cited the Secretary in underscoring urgency. Other countries join us, I emphasized, in seeing the mixed messages coming out of Tegucigalpa as a deliberate delaying tactic designed to move the country toward elections without Zelaya. The United States and others are losing patience with these tactics and want to see solid commitment to the Accord now. The de factos acknowledged that the world perceives them as delaying and that they need to move quickly. I said they should commit publicly to the San Jose Accord when the OAS FMs are in Honduras next week. They said that made sense. Then they brought up another issue. The San Jose Accord grants political amnesty but not amnesty for other crimes. They can arrest Z for corruption as soon as he returns to the country. I pushed back hard, saying no one ? Arias, the OAS, the United States ? understands the San Jose Accord as leading to Z\'s immediate arrest. The understanding is that he would resume limited functions with a national unity cabinet until he hands over power to an elected successor. To say they will arrest Z is to ensure that he does not return, and thus the collapse of the Arias plan. They seemed to back off slightly, but this remains a problem. We are working already with other FMs and with Arias to make sure the de factos know this is a non-starter. I plan to call the de facto delegation chief back Wednesday to cite my conversations tonight with others in the region and urge him again to talk to Arias directly about this. Meanwhile, we are pocketing their promise to agree asap to the San Jose Accord. 53','Meeting with Honduran de factosTo All: We spent about 90 minutes with the four de facto representatives. I invited them to make their points first (they often complain that people don\'t listen to them). They focused on the abuses Zelaya committed before June 28, pointing out that the San Jose Accord, while\'key to a solution, would not restore the institutional damage done to Honduras. I said that clearly the San Jose Accords were necessary but not sufficient to clean up all the broken crockery in Honduras. But they ARE necessary ? and urgent. Only by implementing the agreement can Hondurans repair the other damage with the support of the international community ? which is essential for the country\'s success. I then reviewed all the carrots and sticks we discussed this morning. I cited the Secretary in underscoring urgency. Other countries join us, I emphasized, in seeing the mixed messages coming out of Tegucigalpa as a deliberate delaying tactic designed to move the country toward elections without Zelaya. The United States and others are losing patience with these tactics and want to see solid commitment to the Accord now. The de factos acknowledged that the world perceives them as delaying and that they need to move quickly. I said they should commit publicly to the San Jose Accord when the OAS FMs are in Honduras next week. They said that made sense. Then they brought up another issue. The San Jose Accord grants political amnesty but not amnesty for other crimes. They can arrest Z for corruption as soon as he returns to the country. I pushed back hard, saying no one ? Arias, the OAS, the United States ? understands the San Jose Accord as leading to Z\'s immediate arrest. The understanding is that he would resume limited functions with a national unity cabinet until he hands over power to an elected successor. To say they will arrest Z is to ensure that he does not return, and thus the collapse of the Arias plan. They seemed to back off slightly, but this remains a problem. We are working already with other FMs and with Arias to make sure the de factos know this is a non-starter. I plan to call the de facto delegation chief back Wednesday to cite my conversations tonight with others in the region and urge him again to talk to Arias directly about this. Meanwhile, we are pocketing their promise to agree asap to the San Jose Accord. 53'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'De_facto',20,1,'262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'De_facto',20,1,'2736 - C05764360.txt','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree. A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word coup by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a coup d\'etat as a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group. So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for \"the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree.\" A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word \"coup\" by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a \"coup d\'etat\" as \"a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics; especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group.\" So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'De_facto',20,1,'2747 - C05764395.txt','Honduras: Quiet Talksfyi To All: Arturo Corrales, a de facto supporter with whom we have maintained contact, told our USOAS chief today that he has been in touch directly with Zelaya regarding a possible deal involving political amnesty, acceptance of most of the San Jose Accord, and mutually agreed upon political reforms. This effort builds upon Corrales meetings last week with the pro-Zelaya Honduran permrep at the UN. Pressed upon whether this was serious or simply a de facto effort to buy time and avoid further U.S. pressure, Corrales insisted that there was a real chance for a deal as early as Thursday. Caveat: We have encouraged Corrales to keep at it and stay in touch with us, but we have heard about similar soundings in the past that later went awry, so a healthy dose of skepticism is in order. The Secretary can sound out Zelaya about this tomorrow as she urges him to get serious about reaching a deal. ck 44','Honduras: Quiet Talksfyi To All: Arturo Corrales, a de facto supporter with whom we have maintained contact, told our USOAS chief today that he has been in touch directly with Zelaya regarding a possible deal involving political amnesty, acceptance of \"most\" of the San Jose Accord, and mutually agreed upon political reforms. This effort builds upon Corrales meetings last week with the pro-Zelaya Honduran permrep at the UN. Pressed upon whether this was serious or simply a de facto effort to buy time and avoid further U.S. pressure, Corrales insisted that there was a real chance for a deal as early as Thursday. Caveat: We have encouraged Corrales to keep at it and stay in touch with us, but we have heard about similar soundings in the past that later went awry, so a healthy dose of skepticism is in order. The Secretary can sound out Zelaya about this tomorrow as she urges him to get serious about reaching a deal. ck 44'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'De_facto',20,1,'2756 - C05764412.txt','President AriasFyi President Arias just called to ask about the Zelaya meeting. I gave him a readout and took him through the statement, including word for word the part on elections. Arias was very pleased. He even used the phrase beginning of the end of the de facto regime. He liked our idea of diplomatic outreach and I assured him that San Jose would be a top destination for us. He also strongly endorsed our plan to go to Brussels, Madrid and the Vatican. He himself has spoken frequently with the Spanish to get them to press for EU action similar to ours. Finally, Arias was very pleased that Hugo plans to call in the candidates to get them to go to Micheletti and say that an election outside the San Jose process is of dubious legitimacy. I told Arias that the Secretary is very strong in her commitment to the San Jose process and Arias asked that I give her his warm regards. ck 62','President AriasFyi President Arias just called to ask about the Zelaya meeting. I gave him a readout and took him through the statement, including word for word the part on elections. Arias was very pleased. He even used the phrase \"beginning of the end of the de facto regime.\" He liked our idea of diplomatic outreach and I assured him that San Jose would be a top destination for us. He also strongly endorsed our plan to go to Brussels, Madrid and the Vatican. He himself has spoken frequently with the Spanish to get them to press for EU action similar to ours. Finally, Arias was very pleased that Hugo plans to call in the candidates to get them to go to Micheletti and say that an election outside the San Jose process is of dubious legitimacy. I told Arias that the Secretary is very strong in her commitment to the San Jose process and Arias asked that I give her his warm regards. ck 62'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'De_facto',20,1,'2807 - C05764517.txt','08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non- 08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services inImmigrant Visa Services in Honduras Attachments: 090825 Honduras NIV suspension Statement.doc FYI Honduras For Immediate Release and Posting This email was sent by mooreic2@state.gov U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release August 25, 2009 2009/853 STATEMENT BY IAN KELLY, SPOKESMAN Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services in Honduras The OAS Foreign Ministers mission is in Honduras seeking support for the San Jose Accord, which would restore the democratic and constitutional order and resolve the political crisis in Honduras. In support of this mission and as a consequence of the de facto regime\'s reluctance to sign the San Jose Accord, the U.S. Department of State is conducting a full review of our visa policy in Honduras. As part of that review, we are suspending non-emergency, non-immigrant visa services in the consular section of our embassy in Honduras, effective August 26. We firmly believe a negotiated solution is the appropriate way forward and the San Jose Accord is the best solution. ###','08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non- 08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services inImmigrant Visa Services in Honduras Attachments: 090825 Honduras NIV suspension Statement.doc FYI Honduras For Immediate Release and Posting This email was sent by mooreic2@state.gov U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release August 25, 2009 2009/853 STATEMENT BY IAN KELLY, SPOKESMAN Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services in Honduras The OAS Foreign Ministers mission is in Honduras seeking support for the San Jose Accord, which would restore the democratic and constitutional order and resolve the political crisis in Honduras. In support of this mission and as a consequence of the de facto regime\'s reluctance to sign the San Jose Accord, the U.S. Department of State is conducting a full review of our visa policy in Honduras. As part of that review, we are suspending non-emergency, non-immigrant visa services in the consular section of our embassy in Honduras, effective August 26. We firmly believe a negotiated solution is the appropriate way forward and the San Jose Accord is the best solution. ###'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'De_facto',20,1,'2959 - C05764771.txt','9/22 Senior Staff and Regional Bureaus MeetingSENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSFIED UNESCO Vote ? In the subsequent meeting, 10 reported that There 1.4(D) B1  Mike Polt reported that six nominees are on deck to come up for a vote tonight ? Hormats, Posner, Feinstein (Poland), Jacobson (Canada), White (Norway) and Solomont (Spain). Hormats will attend the G-20 if confirmed.  Jim said that he had spoken to Senator DeMint about holds on Valenzuela and Shannon. DeMint did not say anything negative about either nominee, but will insist on a full floor discussion as the price of a vote. (He sees no prospect Zelaya will come back into power in Honduras.) H will follow up to see what more can be done to engage with DeMint on the substance of his concerns. Cheryl noted that if we are not going to make any additional movement soon, we should proceed to a floor vote. The issue then will be how much time DeMint demands. South Africa ? Pat reported that our embassy in Pretoria is closed today pending a beef-up in local security. They have taken other measures to increase security. Honduras  In Honduras, Pat noted that the mission is also closed and that, despite the proximity of our mission to the Brazilian things seem fine. I noted that there were reports this morning that police had fired tear gas to break up a demonstration. WHA reported in the subsequent meeting that we have urged the de facto regime to act with restraint and not use force. We are also waiting for a readout of a meeting between Zelaya\'s supporters and de facto regime members that took place last night. Jim indicated he wanted to call everyone together later to review our strategy going forward. OMB/Treasury Meeting is a proposal now to invalidate the whole election. Congressional Issues B5','9/22 Senior Staff and Regional Bureaus MeetingSENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSFIED UNESCO Vote ? In the subsequent meeting, 10 reported that There 1.4(D) B1  Mike Polt reported that six nominees are on deck to come up for a vote tonight ? Hormats, Posner, Feinstein (Poland), Jacobson (Canada), White (Norway) and Solomont (Spain). Hormats will attend the G-20 if confirmed.  Jim said that he had spoken to Senator DeMint about holds on Valenzuela and Shannon. DeMint did not say anything negative about either nominee, but will insist on a full floor discussion as the price of a vote. (He sees no prospect Zelaya will come back into power in Honduras.) H will follow up to see what more can be done to engage with DeMint on the substance of his concerns. Cheryl noted that if we are not going to make any additional movement soon, we should proceed to a floor vote. The issue then will be how much time DeMint demands. South Africa ? Pat reported that our embassy in Pretoria is closed today pending a beef-up in local security. They have taken other measures to increase security. Honduras  In Honduras, Pat noted that the mission is also closed and that, despite the proximity of our mission to the Brazilian things seem fine. I noted that there were reports this morning that police had fired tear gas to break up a demonstration. WHA reported in the subsequent meeting that we have urged the de facto regime to act with restraint and not use force. We are also waiting for a readout of a meeting between Zelaya\'s supporters and de facto regime members that took place last night. Jim indicated he wanted to call everyone together later to review our strategy going forward. OMB/Treasury Meeting is a proposal now to invalidate the whole election. Congressional Issues B5'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'De_facto',20,1,'3174 - C05765220.txt','(Reuters) Zelaya says pact to end Honduran crisis has failedI will forward Hugo\'s latest note. As Monty Python would say, It\'s not dead yet. Big fight over forming national unity government. Both sides taking maximalist positions, and our friends in the region are not helping. Rio Group statement emboldened Zelaya and caused the de factos to dig in. We might need S and Secretary Solis to call Zelaya and convince him to participate in forming the unity government. Update? TEGUCIGALPA - Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said an accord to end a political crisis has failed after de facto leader Roberto Micheletti announced he would form a new cabinet without Zelaya. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(Reuters) Zelaya says pact to end Honduran crisis has failedI will forward Hugo\'s latest note. As Monty Python would say, \"It\'s not dead yet.\" Big fight over forming national unity government. Both sides taking maximalist positions, and our friends in the region are not helping. Rio Group statement emboldened Zelaya and caused the de factos to dig in. We might need S and Secretary Solis to call Zelaya and convince him to participate in forming the unity government. Update? TEGUCIGALPA - Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said an accord to end a political crisis has failed after de facto leader Roberto Micheletti announced he would form a new cabinet without Zelaya. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'De_facto',20,1,'3176 - C05765224.txt','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'De_facto',20,1,'3228 - C05765670.txt','Michelletti updateB6 To All: Friday evening Hugo and I began picking up from de facto sources that M was about to enter a meeting with supporters and that some of the hardliners were making yet another attempt to dissuade M from taking a leave of absence. We immediately phoned contacts close to M and warned that if M reneged, we would launch a massive round of visa revocations, to include families. A couple hours later, sources began to report that M had decided definitively to step aside as announced. Former President Maduro played a key role in persuading M to keep his promise. Later, Panamanian VP/FM Varela called me to say he had heard from his private sector contacts in Honduras that M had ratified the decision to take a leave of absence. We will stay on top of this until M actually leaves. ck','Michelletti updateB6 To All: Friday evening Hugo and I began picking up from de facto sources that M was about to enter a meeting with supporters and that some of the hardliners were making yet another attempt to dissuade M from taking a leave of absence. We immediately phoned contacts close to M and warned that if M reneged, we would launch a massive round of visa revocations, to include families. A couple hours later, sources began to report that M had decided definitively to step aside as announced. Former President Maduro played a key role in persuading M to keep his promise. Later, Panamanian VP/FM Varela called me to say he had heard from his private sector contacts in Honduras that M had \"ratified\" the decision to take a leave of absence. We will stay on top of this until M actually leaves. ck'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'De_facto',20,1,'3268 - C05765743.txt','She\'s asking if craig has an update.Huma: I was just typing one. Not surprisingly, the hardliner supporters of the regime, when they got wind of the deal today, mounted a counterattack, urging M not to leave. We are pushing back as we speak, and our de facto sources who support the deal are working to nail it down. We are making the point that M\'s agreement to us to step aside fueled our successful efforts over last couple days to keep Euros and many Latins in the game but they need a change on the ground to support elections. M cannot pull rug out now. Moreover, we said since the de factos claim moral authority (over Zelaya) for carrying out the Oct 30 Accord, they cannot go back on this deal with us. Will give you updates. I have an open ticket to go back down at any moment if necessary. Will let you know if an S call would help. Best, ck','She\'s asking if craig has an update.Huma: I was just typing one. Not surprisingly, the hardliner supporters of the regime, when they got wind of the deal today, mounted a counterattack, urging M not to leave. We are pushing back as we speak, and our de facto sources who support the deal are working to nail it down. We are making the point that M\'s agreement to us to step aside fueled our successful efforts over last couple days to keep Euros and many Latins in the game but they need a change on the ground to support elections. M cannot pull rug out now. Moreover, we said since the de factos claim moral authority (over Zelaya) for carrying out the Oct 30 Accord, they cannot go back on this deal with us. Will give you updates. I have an open ticket to go back down at any moment if necessary. Will let you know if an S call would help. Best, ck'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'De_facto',20,1,'3269 - C05765744.txt','UpdateHuma/Jake: Just got further updates from a de facto rep and Amb Llorens. The de facto authorities have decided to turn this exercise into a sort of loya girga to get buy-in for M\'s departure. This evening the discussions included religious groups and business leaders. Tomorrow government officials and others. My de facto contact says results tonight were good although it was not easy for many to accept the logic behind M\'s exit. He said the US once again has been the catalyst for movement in Honduras. Thinking is now for a Monday announcement. We\'ll stay on it and update you. ck','UpdateHuma/Jake: Just got further updates from a de facto rep and Amb Llorens. The de facto authorities have decided to turn this exercise into a sort of loya girga to get buy-in for M\'s departure. This evening the discussions included religious groups and business leaders. Tomorrow government officials and others. My de facto contact says results tonight were good although it was not easy for many to accept the logic behind M\'s exit. He said the US once again has been the catalyst for movement in Honduras. Thinking is now for a Monday announcement. We\'ll stay on it and update you. ck'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'De_facto',20,1,'3274 - C05765762.txt','Last thoughtsI want to thank all three of you for the tremendous support you have given me and WHA since the beginning of the Obama Administration. I am especially grateful to the Secretary for the confidence she has shown in me, and her willingness to make me part of her team. I consider this an enormous honor and I hope that I have met her expectations. I look forward to continuing to be part of her team from Brazil. I am preparing a Last Thoughts paper for the Secretary, which will look back over the past ten months, identify accomplishments, and point toward what I think needs to come next. I will share this paper with Arturo. Regarding Honduras, Craig did heroic work there this week, and we are moving toward a potentially big step by Micheletti that would open space for many of our allies to support the elections. As we move forward, it is important to note that the solution to the crisis is becoming more and more Honduran with each step in the process. This is a good thing, because it increases the chances that the resolution will be peaceful, enduring, and a platform for the political reforms that must come next. It is worth highlighting that the Secretary, through her outreach to both sides and her clear commitment to the future of Honduran democracy, has positioned us as an honest broker in this dispute. The only honest broker. Everyone one else in this drama -- from Insulza to the Brazilians to the Albinos -- has other agendas and motives in play. In this regard, we are the only hope of the Honduran people. The internal dialogue taking place, within the de facto regime, among its supporters, and between the Micheletti and Zelaya camps, is the product of our engagement. No one else could have done this. I urge that you keep this in mind as we move forward and as we consider how we will support the November 29 elections. Finally, I leave behind a great Bureau. I believe it is the best in the State Department. Craig and the other DASes are superb, and I believe we have an extraordinary cadre of Ambassadors. This is a huge resource for the Secretary and the President. Use it. Again, my deepest thanks to you and the Secretary.','Last thoughtsI want to thank all three of you for the tremendous support you have given me and WHA since the beginning of the Obama Administration. I am especially grateful to the Secretary for the confidence she has shown in me, and her willingness to make me part of her team. I consider this an enormous honor and I hope that I have met her expectations. I look forward to continuing to be part of her team from Brazil. I am preparing a \"Last Thoughts\" paper for the Secretary, which will look back over the past ten months, identify accomplishments, and point toward what I think needs to come next. I will share this paper with Arturo. Regarding Honduras, Craig did heroic work there this week, and we are moving toward a potentially big step by Micheletti that would open space for many of our allies to support the elections. As we move forward, it is important to note that the solution to the crisis is becoming more and more Honduran with each step in the process. This is a good thing, because it increases the chances that the resolution will be peaceful, enduring, and a platform for the political reforms that must come next. It is worth highlighting that the Secretary, through her outreach to both sides and her clear commitment to the future of Honduran democracy, has positioned us as an honest broker in this dispute. The only honest broker. Everyone one else in this drama -- from Insulza to the Brazilians to the Albinos -- has other agendas and motives in play. In this regard, we are the only hope of the Honduran people. The internal dialogue taking place, within the de facto regime, among its supporters, and between the Micheletti and Zelaya camps, is the product of our engagement. No one else could have done this. I urge that you keep this in mind as we move forward and as we consider how we will support the November 29 elections. Finally, I leave behind a great Bureau. I believe it is the best in the State Department. Craig and the other DASes are superb, and I believe we have an extraordinary cadre of Ambassadors. This is a huge resource for the Secretary and the President. Use it. Again, my deepest thanks to you and the Secretary.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'De_facto',20,1,'3277 - C05765766.txt','Honduras Update Sat 10:00 pm ESTTo All: The de facto authorities\' consultations continued today -- with government agencies, Congress and judicial branch. The meetings just wrapped up. Our sources tell us the process is moving forward and will result in a series of measures Mon-Wed: some govt resignations and replacements possible announcement of Dec 2 or 3 for Congressional action on Z issue M step aside. We have reiterated that latter is crucial for our diplomacy to boost election support. The de factos say the M speech announcing that is being drafted. De facto negotiators say the military played a useful role today in pushing the process forward. Amb Llorens notes that while the de facto consultations may look like a stall, the tendency to seek this sort of buy-in is one reason Honduras historically has been more peaceful than its neighors. While our role on the most sensitive issue is not known outside of very few people, the impression is growing in the country and among careful observers in region that something is happening. Insulza told Arturo today that he wants to find a pragmatic way forward and could use a fig leaf. We hope to produce something more than that. Z\'s negotiators are aware something is moving and appear keen to get back in the game, but Z has them on a tight leash and refuses to play. If things go well in next few days, we will ask S should call Z to encourage him back to the table. We are in constant touch with the de factos to help keep this on track. While most Hondurans want to move on, there is still a great deal of polarization that makes progress complicated. Best, ck','Honduras Update Sat 10:00 pm ESTTo All: The de facto authorities\' consultations continued today -- with government agencies, Congress and judicial branch. The meetings just wrapped up. Our sources tell us the process is moving forward and will result in a series of measures Mon-Wed: some govt resignations and replacements; possible announcement of Dec 2 or 3 for Congressional action on Z issue; M \"step aside.\" We have reiterated that latter is crucial for our diplomacy to boost election support. The de factos say the M speech announcing that is being drafted. De facto negotiators say the military played a useful role today in pushing the process forward. Amb Llorens notes that while the de facto consultations may look like a stall, the tendency to seek this sort of buy-in is one reason Honduras historically has been more peaceful than its neighors. While our role on the most sensitive issue is not known outside of very few people, the impression is growing in the country and among careful observers in region that something is happening. Insulza told Arturo today that he wants to find a pragmatic way forward and could use a fig leaf. We hope to produce something more than that. Z\'s negotiators are aware something is moving and appear keen to get back in the game, but Z has them on a tight leash and refuses to play. If things go well in next few days, we will ask S should call Z to encourage him back to the table. We are in constant touch with the de factos to help keep this on track. While most Hondurans want to move on, there is still a great deal of polarization that makes progress complicated. Best, ck'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'De_facto',20,1,'3292 - C05765792.txt','Honduras Update Nov 16 11:00 pm ESTThe hardliners in the regime fought a largely successful counterattack against the deal today, and M appears to be leaning toward their view that if he steps aside he will endanger the elections. It goes beyond that. For the hardliners this is almost a religious struggle against a Zelaya they view as dangerous, duplicitous and vengeful. As one of the hardliners told me two weeks ago: We are prepared to die for this. The modest silver lining is that the military has weighed in on the side of the moderates -- the latter include all three of the de facto negotiators who reached the October 30 Accord. Hugo believes strongly that Ishould fly down Tuesday morning for one last, blunt effort. Arturo, Dan Restrepo and I agree. Last time my message, while firm, appealed to M\'s better angels -- the chance to leave office as a statesman and deal a strategic defeat to Chavez. I will sharpen it tomorrow. The hardliners fail to see how they are playing into the hands of the worst actors in the hemisphere -- ALBA crowing will be part of the de facto legacy. I will also make clear that if the de factos continue down this path we will be forced to underscore our position on the coup in concrete ways I will make clear that they are undermining any chance we have to increase international support for the elections. As for our stance on elections, Arturo and Hugo will present options to S in coming days. I depart at 6:00 am and will update you Tuesday evening from Tegucigalpa. ck','Honduras Update Nov 16 11:00 pm ESTThe hardliners in the regime fought a largely successful counterattack against the deal today, and M appears to be leaning toward their view that if he steps aside he will endanger the elections. It goes beyond that. For the hardliners this is almost a religious struggle against a Zelaya they view as dangerous, duplicitous and vengeful. As one of the hardliners told me two weeks ago: \"We are prepared to die for this.\" The modest silver lining is that the military has weighed in on the side of the moderates -- the latter include all three of the de facto negotiators who reached the October 30 Accord. Hugo believes strongly that Ishould fly down Tuesday morning for one last, blunt effort. Arturo, Dan Restrepo and I agree. Last time my message, while firm, appealed to M\'s better angels -- the chance to leave office as a statesman and deal a strategic defeat to Chavez. I will sharpen it tomorrow. The hardliners fail to see how they are playing into the hands of the worst actors in the hemisphere -- ALBA crowing will be part of the de facto legacy. I will also make clear that if the de factos continue down this path we will be forced to underscore our position on the coup in concrete ways I will make clear that they are undermining any chance we have to increase international support for the elections. As for our stance on elections, Arturo and Hugo will present options to S in coming days. I depart at 6:00 am and will update you Tuesday evening from Tegucigalpa. ck'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Dghe',1,1,'2369 - C05763378.txt','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a re-charging program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S. number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board; welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level; the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day; we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a \"re-charging\" program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S.; number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students; today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77');
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But it is now over six weeks, her office never responded. Almost every important person in Bangladesh congratulated me for receiving the Presibential Meda of Freedom. Prime Minister and her party said not a word about it. So you can see the depth of the problem. I thought I should keep you briefed and let you figure out what to be done. 46','Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 \"i\'w: lVieeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 i2W: Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16ok Also give a copy to EAP rep who will be at mtg. Done - I put one copy on your desk and will give a spare copy to Claire. PIs print for my mtg. See below Yunus still very concerned about future of Grameen 45 Dear Melanne: Greetings from Bangladesh!!! Bangladesh Foreign Minister Ms Dipu Moni will call on Secretary Clinton on September 16 to discuss the details of the visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister Ms ilas?na \'blazed to the USA during the UN General Assembly meeting. Please see if the issues of Grameen Bank can be raised in a friendly way. I sought an appointment with the Prime Minister to brief her on our problems, at the advice of the US ambassador in Dhaka. But it is now over six weeks, her office never responded. Almost every important person in Bangladesh congratulated me for receiving the Presibential Meda; of Freedom. Prime Minister and her party said not a word about it. So you can see the depth of the problem. I thought I should keep you briefed and let you figure out what to be done. 46'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Dhaka',2,1,'2934 - C05764721.txt','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechWould he write a letter we could deliver to her setting all this out? I talked to Yunus. She is making any progess very difficult. The health project he discussed with yoiu can\'t get OKs from govt for Nursing school, univ health center, corporate partnerships, etc. If she hears it\'s Grameen, she stands in way of licenses, etc, even tho it benefits the country. He was hoping there might be some way to assure her that he has NO intention of getting into politics in any way and that she can use him effectively to make the country a model in ways that Grameen can do that. There is some deep personal antagonism that he can\'t fathom. Very sad development. I\'m seeing Yunus tom\'w. We\'re both speaking to the Hilton Foundation. He wants to meet with me there. I will learn more. What can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina. B6 Dear Melanne: I am drawing your attenrtion to the following report in the leading daily newspaper in Bangladesh. All other papers carried the same news. This is a report on the Prime Minister Hasina\'s speech on the floor of the parliament. High-lighted section of the report refers to me without naming name but giving her usual description of me. See if you can find a way to clear her mind of all the terrifying thoughts she has about me. I invite you to be a peace-maker! Otherwise it will become explosive for nothing. PM Hasina is coming to NY for General Assembly meeting, and will have a meeting with Sec H during her visit. See you soon. Yunus Prime Mnister Hasina Warns The Daily Star, Dhaka, September 17, 2009 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday alerted the countrymen to the','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechWould he write a letter we could deliver to her setting all this out? I talked to Yunus. She is making any progess very difficult. The health project he discussed with yoiu can\'t get OKs from govt for Nursing school, univ health center, corporate partnerships, etc. If she hears it\'s Grameen, she stands in way of licenses, etc, even tho it benefits the country. He was hoping there might be some way to assure her that he has NO intention of getting into politics in any way and that she can use him effectively to make the country a model in ways that Grameen can do that. There is some deep personal antagonism that he can\'t fathom. Very sad development. I\'m seeing Yunus tom\'w. We\'re both speaking to the Hilton Foundation. He wants to meet with me there. I will learn more. What can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina. B6 Dear Melanne: I am drawing your attenrtion to the following report in the leading daily newspaper in Bangladesh. All other papers carried the same news. This is a report on the Prime Minister Hasina\'s speech on the floor of the parliament. High-lighted section of the report refers to me without naming name but giving her usual description of me. See if you can find a way to clear her mind of all the terrifying thoughts she has about me. I invite you to be a peace-maker! Otherwise it will become explosive for nothing. PM Hasina is coming to NY for General Assembly meeting, and will have a meeting with Sec H during her visit. See you soon. Yunus Prime Mnister Hasina Warns The Daily Star, Dhaka, September 17, 2009 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday alerted the countrymen to the'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Diabetes_mellitus',3,1,'151 - C05739736.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Afi Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhaii regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp. addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the TNC). Ile said this would bring the US even more goodwill than it has already earned here.','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Afi Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhaii regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp. addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the TNC). Ile said this would bring the US even more goodwill than it has already earned here.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Diabetes_mellitus',3,1,'156 - C05739742.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local) FVV: Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Sail al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the INC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC.\' leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the INC). He said this would bring tlie US even more goodwill than it has already earned bore','Benghazi update (1200 local) FVV: Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Sail al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the INC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC.\' leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the INC). He said this would bring tlie US even more goodwill than it has already earned bore'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Diabetes_mellitus',3,1,'158 - C05739745.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last nigh urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the mic (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli.','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last nigh urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the mic (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. 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As always, Jill December 10, 2009 Dear Madame Secretary, I am following up on the letter I sent to you on November 8, 2009 at the suggestion of Melanne Verveer. On March 12th and 13th, in New York City, 300 influential women from diverse countries and cultures will come together to illuminate the circumstances of their lives and to explore the still unfulfilled promise of women around the world. Women in the World: Stories and Solutions, will be hosted by The Daily Beast, the United Nations Foundation, Vital Voices Global Partnership, and Diane von Furstenberg (and sponsored by Hewlett Packard who will bring their most creative digital support). We are delighted to announce that for our opening night on Friday, March 12, at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, we have an extraordinary event planned. The legendary Broadway director Julie Taymor has agreed to direct the Vital Voices play Seven, featuring acclaimed film and stage actresses. At the conclusion of this performance, we will host a panel conversation featuring their real-life counterparts: Hafsat Abiola, Farida Azizi, Anabella De Leon, Inez McCormack, Mukhtar Mai, Mu Sochua, and Marina Pisklakova-Parker.','Letter for Hillary from Tina BrownPls print. I am so sorry we didn\'t touch base today. I had a quick conversation with I am forwarding the letter from Tina Brown because I think this will be fabulous opportunity for you to showcase your ideas and also your long history of advocating on behalf of women around the world. As always, I defer to your and your staff\'s realities and judgment but did want you to know I am involved and hope you can make it. If not, I love you anyway! Let me what might work for us to chat. I described the possibilities to both in Rhinebeck. Hope you are well. As always, Jill December 10, 2009 Dear Madame Secretary, I am following up on the letter I sent to you on November 8, 2009 at the suggestion of Melanne Verveer. On March 12th and 13th, in New York City, 300 influential women from diverse countries and cultures will come together to illuminate the circumstances of their lives and to explore the still unfulfilled promise of women around the world. \"Women in the World: Stories and Solutions,\" will be hosted by The Daily Beast, the United Nations Foundation, Vital Voices Global Partnership, and Diane von Furstenberg (and sponsored by Hewlett Packard who will bring their most creative digital support). We are delighted to announce that for our opening night on Friday, March 12, at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, we have an extraordinary event planned. The legendary Broadway director Julie Taymor has agreed to direct the Vital Voices play Seven, featuring acclaimed film and stage actresses. At the conclusion of this performance, we will host a panel conversation featuring their real-life counterparts: Hafsat Abiola, Farida Azizi, Anabella De Leon, Inez McCormack, Mukhtar Mai, Mu Sochua, and Marina Pisklakova-Parker.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Dianne_Feinstein',1,1,'197 - C05739792.txt','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)To be clear, this is not on Thursday. It\'s at some later time apart from the already schedule HPSCI & SSCI briefings FYI David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi By KATIE GLUECK I 11/14/12 9:32 AM EST Updated: 11/14/12 9:54 AM EST Gen. David Petraeus will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein told POLITICO Wednesday morning. But the exact schedule has not been set for his testimony. Mr. Petraeus has indicated his willingness [to testify]. He is eager to come before the committee so we will work out the details, Feinstein said. Earlier Wednesday, Fox New reported that the former director of the CIA who resigned last week over an extramarital affair, will still testify voluntarily on Friday before congressional intelligence committees regarding the Sept, 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya. Petraeus was initially slated to offer testimony on Benghazi at closed hearings before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Feinstein, the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said on CNN\'s The Situation Room on Tuesday that she believed Petraeus would eventually appear before the committee because he is a \'\'responsible person.','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)To be clear, this is not on Thursday. It\'s at some later time apart from the already schedule HPSCI & SSCI briefings FYI David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi By KATIE GLUECK I 11/14/12 9:32 AM EST Updated: 11/14/12 9:54 AM EST Gen. David Petraeus will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein told POLITICO Wednesday morning. But the exact schedule has not been set for his testimony. \"Mr. Petraeus has indicated his willingness [to testify]. He is eager to come before the committee so we will work out the details,\" Feinstein said. Earlier Wednesday, Fox New reported that the former director of the CIA who resigned last week over an extramarital affair, will still testify voluntarily on Friday before congressional intelligence committees regarding the Sept, 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya. Petraeus was initially slated to offer testimony on Benghazi at closed hearings before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Feinstein, the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said on CNN\'s \"The Situation Room\" on Tuesday that she believed Petraeus would eventually appear before the committee because he is a \'\'responsible person.\"'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Diarrhea',1,1,'1455 - C05761188.txt','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq. Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen. A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut. Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue. She said that many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance \"is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq.\" Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by \"visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen.\" A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that \"the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut.\" Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, \"Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue.\" She said that \"many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Dick_Cheney',2,1,'1381 - C05760838.txt','AIPACWith apologies for the delay in getting back to you on this, below are the key admin attendees at AIPAC conferences. For certain years in the 1990s, we\'re still looking for the participant lists. 2008: Rice spoke. 2007: Cheney spoke. 2006: Cheney spoke. 2005: Rice spoke. 2004: Bush spoke. 2002: Bush spoke. 2001: Powell spoke. 2000: Bush spoke. 1997: Gore and Albright spoke. 1996: President Clinton spoke. 1995: President Clinton spoke.','AIPACWith apologies for the delay in getting back to you on this, below are the key admin attendees at AIPAC conferences. For certain years in the 1990s, we\'re still looking for the participant lists. 2008: Rice spoke. 2007: Cheney spoke. 2006: Cheney spoke. 2005: Rice spoke. 2004: Bush spoke. 2002: Bush spoke. 2001: Powell spoke. 2000: Bush spoke. 1997: Gore and Albright spoke. 1996: President Clinton spoke. 1995: President Clinton spoke.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Dick_Cheney',2,1,'3184 - C05765255.txt','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, Going Rogue: An American Life. The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee, says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin. Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy, says Holland. But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally. In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president, say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did, he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, \"Going Rogue: An American Life.\" \"The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee,\" says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin.\" Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy,\" says Holland. \"But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.\"An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally.\" In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president,\" say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. \"Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did,\" he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'DICOM',1,1,'3640 - C05766449.txt','Haiti: PM Concerns & Mexico Assistance Conference Mexico conference on HaitiCheryl, Meghann, Below is some intel David got on the Mexico conference David picked up from the Mexicans here. The conference\'s timing would be extremely awkward if things proceed as Guy Noel suggests: Guy reports that they have decided to go forward with: 1)October 29th Interpellation (Impeachment) of the PM 2) Oct. 31St the president will add the ratification of the new PM on the existing list of the LOWER HOUSE activities (which Guy asserts is illegal) 3) November 3rd Nomination of the new PM 4) Then the ratification of the PM You can bet that the PM will repeat all this verbatim to George Soros when she sees him today. Not sure what - if anything - that will provoke. got this information too and has a pre-scheduled meeting with Preval today. I understand he plans on raising this. We\'ll let you know what we hear. In my Tuesday lunch with Gabriel I mentioned in very clear terms our concern about any sort of turmoil in government reflecting very badly on the international community\'s efforts to tout Haiti as stable and open for investment. He said he understood. He said, I don\'t see Michelle (Pierre-Louis) going anywhere soon. He conceded that while Preval did have a majority in Parliament, he could not control all parliamentarians on all issues. We\'ll try and get in to see someone from the Senate in the coming days. This is why a call would be most useful. KM I had dinner last night with Mexican DCM Alan Romero and asked about the November 5-6 conference on Haiti sponsored by the GOM. He told me that they had originally hoped it could be a forum for a broad discussion on the','Haiti: PM Concerns & Mexico Assistance Conference Mexico conference on HaitiCheryl, Meghann, Below is some intel David got on the Mexico conference David picked up from the Mexicans here. The conference\'s timing would be extremely awkward if things proceed as Guy Noel suggests: Guy reports that \"they\" have decided to go forward with: 1)October 29th Interpellation (Impeachment) of the PM 2) Oct. 31St the president will add the ratification of the new PM on the existing list of the LOWER HOUSE activities (which Guy asserts is illegal) 3) November 3rd Nomination of the new PM 4) Then the ratification of the PM You can bet that the PM will repeat all this verbatim to George Soros when she sees him today. Not sure what - if anything - that will provoke. got this information too and has a pre-scheduled meeting with Preval today. I understand he plans on raising this. We\'ll let you know what we hear. In my Tuesday lunch with Gabriel I mentioned in very clear terms our concern about any sort of turmoil in government reflecting very badly on the international community\'s efforts to tout Haiti as stable and open for investment. He said he understood. He said, \"I don\'t see Michelle (Pierre-Louis) going anywhere soon.\" He conceded that while Preval did have a majority in Parliament, he could not control all parliamentarians on all issues. We\'ll try and get in to see someone from the Senate in the coming days. This is why a call would be most useful. KM I had dinner last night with Mexican DCM Alan Romero and asked about the November 5-6 conference on Haiti sponsored by the GOM. He told me that they had originally hoped it could be a forum for a broad discussion on the'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Dictator',5,1,'175 - C05739766.txt','LibyaAssociated Press Published September 21, 2012 BENGHAZI, lli3YA ? Hundreds of protesters angry over last week\'s killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya stormed the compound of the Islamic extremist militia suspected in the attack, evicting militiamen and setting fire to their building Friday. In an unprecedented show of public anger at Libya\'s rampant militias, the crowd overwhelmed the compound of the Ansar Al-Sharlah Brigade in the center of the eastern city of Benghazi. Ansar Al-Shariah fighters initially fired in the air to disperse the crowd, but eventually abandoned the site with their weapons and vehicles after it was overrun by waves of protesters shouting No to militias. I don\'t want to see armed men wearing Afghani-style clothes stopping me in the street to give me orders, I only want to see people in uniform, said Omar Mohammed, a university student who took part in the takeover of the site, which protesters said was done in support of the army and police. No deaths were reported in the incident, which came after tens of thousands marched in Benghazi against armed militias. One vehicle was also burned at the compound. For many Libyans, the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi was the last straw in one of the biggest problems Libya has faced since the ouster and death of longtime dictator Moamrnar Qaddafi around a year ago -- the multiple mini-armies that with their arsenals of machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades are stronger than the regular armed forces and police. The militias, a legacy of the rag-tag popular forces that fought Qaddafi\'s regime, tout themselves as protectors of Libya\'s revolution, providing security where police cannot. But many say they act like gangs, detaining and intimidating rivals and carrying out killings. Militias made up of Islamic radicals like Ansar Al-Shariah are notorious for attacks on Muslims who don\'t abide by their hardline ideology. Officials and witnesses say fighters from Ansar Al-Shariati led the attack on the U.S. consulate, which killed Amb. Chris Stevens and three other Americans. After taking over the Ansar compound, protesters then drove to attack the Benghazi headquarters of another Islamist militia, Rafallah Sahati. The militiamen opened fire on the protesters, who were largely unarmed. At least 20 were wounded, and there were unconfirmed witness reports of three protesters killed. Earlier in the day, some 30,000 people filled a broad boulevard as they marched along a lake in central Benghazi on Friday to the gates of the headquarters of Ansar Al-Shariah. No, no, to militias, the crowd chanted, filling a broad boulevard. They carried banners and signs demanding that militias disband and that the government build up police to take their place in keeping security. Benghazi is in a trap, signs read. Where is the army, where is the police?','LibyaAssociated Press Published September 21, 2012 BENGHAZI, lli3YA ? Hundreds of protesters angry over last week\'s killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya stormed the compound of the Islamic extremist militia suspected in the attack, evicting militiamen and setting fire to their building Friday. In an unprecedented show of public anger at Libya\'s rampant militias, the crowd overwhelmed the compound of the Ansar Al-Sharlah Brigade in the center of the eastern city of Benghazi. Ansar Al-Shariah fighters initially fired in the air to disperse the crowd, but eventually abandoned the site with their weapons and vehicles after it was overrun by waves of protesters shouting \"No to militias.\" \"I don\'t want to see armed men wearing Afghani-style clothes stopping me in the street to give me orders, I only want to see people in uniform,\" said Omar Mohammed, a university student who took part in the takeover of the site, which protesters said was done in support of the army and police. No deaths were reported in the incident, which came after tens of thousands marched in Benghazi against armed militias. One vehicle was also burned at the compound. For many Libyans, the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi was the last straw in one of the biggest problems Libya has faced since the ouster and death of longtime dictator Moamrnar Qaddafi around a year ago -- the multiple mini-armies that with their arsenals of machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades are stronger than the regular armed forces and police. The militias, a legacy of the rag-tag popular forces that fought Qaddafi\'s regime, tout themselves as protectors of Libya\'s revolution, providing security where police cannot. But many say they act like gangs, detaining and intimidating rivals and carrying out killings. Militias made up of Islamic radicals like Ansar Al-Shariah are notorious for attacks on Muslims who don\'t abide by their hardline ideology. Officials and witnesses say fighters from Ansar Al-Shariati led the attack on the U.S. consulate, which killed Amb. Chris Stevens and three other Americans. After taking over the Ansar compound, protesters then drove to attack the Benghazi headquarters of another Islamist militia, Rafallah Sahati. The militiamen opened fire on the protesters, who were largely unarmed. At least 20 were wounded, and there were unconfirmed witness reports of three protesters killed. Earlier in the day, some 30,000 people filled a broad boulevard as they marched along a lake in central Benghazi on Friday to the gates of the headquarters of Ansar Al-Shariah. \"No, no, to militias,\" the crowd chanted, filling a broad boulevard. They carried banners and signs demanding that militias disband and that the government build up police to take their place in keeping security. \"Benghazi is in a trap,\" signs read. \"Where is the army, where is the police?\"'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Dictator',5,1,'1902 - C05762421.txt','fYiFYI, Gary Sick\'s latest analysis on Iran below (posted on his blog). Sick has independent sources and is very well informed. June 17, 2009 Is this another Iranian revolution? To someone who has watched and studied the Iranian revolution of 1979 with fascination, developments in Iran today have an eerie reminiscence. Then there were massive protests that filled the streets, often marching in dignified but ominous silence there was bloodshed as nervous security men with guns faced determined but unarmed crowds there were sullen mourning parades20there were catchy chants and ritual calls of Down with the shah! at night the rooftops rang with shouts of allahu akbar. You need only change shah to dictator, and you have a description of what is happening in Iran today. But there is one very big difference. Thirty years ago, Iran had a charismatic cleric named Ayatollah Khomeini who had a refined sense of strategy and a willingness to risk everything for the cause he represented. On the other side was Mohammed Reza Shah, who had been on the throne for some 37 years and who commanded one of the most powerful military and security regimes in the world. On the surface it appeared to be an uneven battle ? guns against turbans ? but the ruler with the guns wavered and the turbans grew in size and confidence until the old order collapsed. Today the nominal leader of the opposition forces is a reformed radical, Mir Hossein Mousavi, who is notably lacking in personal charisma. On the other side is the constitutional Leader, Ayatollah IChamene\' i, who is widely perceived as a cautious political animal with limited qualifications for his religious post and who compensates for his own lack of charisma by manipulation of the political system and the institutions most loyal to him ? particularly the politically minded clergy and the powerful security forces, including the Revolutionary Guards. Neither of these men seems to be fully in control of their own forces, let alone the situation. The fraudulent election defeat of Mousavi was a triggering event, but the energy behind these unprecedented demonstrations is due more to the sense of outrage and betrayal at the gross manipulation of numbers by the regime than it is about any undying devotion to Mousavi. Yesterday Mousavi ordered that people stay home in face of a conflicting pro-regime demonstration. They marched anyway (and the daughter of former president Rafsanjani joined them and urged them on). Mousavi then ordered everyone to march the following day (which they were probably going to do with or without his orders). IChamene\'i announced the divine assessment of the election outcome ? even before it would probably have been physically possible to count the more than 40 million ballots. Then, in the face of mass protests, he ordered an investigation of the results by the Guardian Council? the same organization that was responsible for managing the election in the first place. No one believed him in either case, and no one expected anything of importance from the Guardian Council. Khamene\'i has ordered peace and reconciliation. No one paid any attention. I deliberately did not mention president-elect Ahmadinejad. After celebrating his victory, he went off to a largely symbolic meeting in Moscow. He seems to be out of the decision loop and more of a passive player than a major actor in these events. So who is calling the shots? Mousavi seems to be running along after the crowd, not leading it. But that is probably all that is required to keep the protest in motion.','fYiFYI, Gary Sick\'s latest analysis on Iran below (posted on his blog). Sick has independent sources and is very well informed. June 17, 2009 Is this another Iranian revolution? To someone who has watched and studied the Iranian revolution of 1979 with fascination, developments in Iran today have an eerie reminiscence. Then there were massive protests that filled the streets, often marching in dignified but ominous silence; there was bloodshed as nervous security men with guns faced determined but unarmed crowds; there were sullen mourning parades;20there were catchy chants and ritual calls of \"Down with the shah!\"; at night the rooftops rang with shouts of allahu akbar. You need only change \"shah\" to \"dictator,\" and you have a description of what is happening in Iran today. But there is one very big difference. Thirty years ago, Iran had a charismatic cleric named Ayatollah Khomeini who had a refined sense of strategy and a willingness to risk everything for the cause he represented. On the other side was Mohammed Reza Shah, who had been on the throne for some 37 years and who commanded one of the most powerful military and security regimes in the world. On the surface it appeared to be an uneven battle ? guns against turbans ? but the ruler with the guns wavered and the turbans grew in size and confidence until the old order collapsed. Today the nominal leader of the opposition forces is a reformed radical, Mir Hossein Mousavi, who is notably lacking in personal charisma. On the other side is the constitutional Leader, Ayatollah IChamene\' i, who is widely perceived as a cautious political animal with limited qualifications for his religious post and who compensates for his own lack of charisma by manipulation of the political system and the institutions most loyal to him ? particularly the politically minded clergy and the powerful security forces, including the Revolutionary Guards. Neither of these men seems to be fully in control of their own forces, let alone the situation. The fraudulent election defeat of Mousavi was a triggering event, but the energy behind these unprecedented demonstrations is due more to the sense of outrage and betrayal at the gross manipulation of numbers by the regime than it is about any undying devotion to Mousavi. Yesterday Mousavi ordered that people stay home in face of a conflicting pro-regime demonstration. They marched anyway (and the daughter of former president Rafsanjani joined them and urged them on). Mousavi then \"ordered\" everyone to march the following day (which they were probably going to do with or without his orders). IChamene\'i announced the \"divine assessment\" of the election outcome ? even before it would probably have been physically possible to count the more than 40 million ballots. Then, in the face of mass protests, he ordered an investigation of the results by the Guardian Council? the same organization that was responsible for managing the election in the first place. No one believed him in either case, and no one expected anything of importance from the Guardian Council. Khamene\'i has ordered peace and reconciliation. No one paid any attention. I deliberately did not mention president-elect Ahmadinejad. After celebrating his \"victory,\" he went off to a largely symbolic meeting in Moscow. He seems to be out of the decision loop and more of a passive player than a major actor in these events. So who is calling the shots? Mousavi seems to be running along after the crowd, not leading it. But that is probably all that is required to keep the protest in motion.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Dictator',5,1,'262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Dictator',5,1,'263 - C05739869.txt','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Dictator',5,1,'36 - C05739597.txt','American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weaponshttp://abcnews.o.com/Blotter/glen-doherty-navy-seal-killed-Iibya-intel-mission/story?id 17229O37 Bitly: htto://abcn.ws/UPpZ9Y American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weapons Before Death, Ex-SEAL Glen Doherty Told ABC News He Helped Round Up Dangerous Shoulder-Fired Rockets By LEE FERRAN Sept. 13,2012 One of the Americans killed alongside Ambassador Christopher Stevens in an attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya Tuesday told ABC News before his death that he was working with the State Department on an intelligence mission to round up dangerous weapons in the war-torn nation. In an interview with ABC News last month, Glen Doherty, a 42-year-old former Navy SEAL who worked as a contractor with the State Department, said he personally went into the field to track down so-called MANPADS, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, and destroy them. After the fall of dictator Moammar Gadhafi last year, the State Department launched a mission to round up thousands of MANPADS that may have been looted from military installations across the country. U.S. officials previously told ABC News they were concerned the MANPADS could fall into the hands of terrorists, creating a threat to commercial airliners. READ: Nightmare in Libya: Thousands of Surface-to-Air Missiles Unaccounted For Doherty said that he traveled throughout Libya chasing reports of the weapons and once they were found, his team would destroy them on the spot by bashing them with hammers or repeatedly running them over with their vehicles. When ABC News spoke to Doherty in late August, he was enjoying a short time off in California before heading back to Libya just days ago.','American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weaponshttp://abcnews.o.com/Blotter/glen-doherty-navy-seal-killed-Iibya-intel-mission/story?id 17229O37 Bitly: htto://abcn.ws/UPpZ9Y American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weapons Before Death, Ex-SEAL Glen Doherty Told ABC News He Helped Round Up Dangerous Shoulder-Fired Rockets By LEE FERRAN Sept. 13,2012 One of the Americans killed alongside Ambassador Christopher Stevens in an attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya Tuesday told ABC News before his death that he was working with the State Department on an intelligence mission to round up dangerous weapons in the war-torn nation. In an interview with ABC News last month, Glen Doherty, a 42-year-old former Navy SEAL who worked as a contractor with the State Department, said he personally went into the field to track down so-called MANPADS, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, and destroy them. After the fall of dictator Moammar Gadhafi last year, the State Department launched a mission to round up thousands of MANPADS that may have been looted from military installations across the country. U.S. officials previously told ABC News they were concerned the MANPADS could fall into the hands of terrorists, creating a threat to commercial airliners. READ: Nightmare in Libya: Thousands of Surface-to-Air Missiles Unaccounted For Doherty said that he traveled throughout Libya chasing reports of the weapons and once they were found, his team would destroy them on the spot by bashing them with hammers or repeatedly running them over with their vehicles. When ABC News spoke to Doherty in late August, he was enjoying a short time off in California before heading back to Libya just days ago.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Dictatorship',2,1,'269 - C05739877.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Dictatorship',2,1,'274 - C05739883.txt','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government; however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya; if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Digg',1,1,'3714 - C05766604.txt','4636 and state getting a lot of good press -- now in the GuardianFyi http://www.guardian.co.uldnews/datab1og/2010/jan/29/haiti-crowdsourcing Even has a screen shot of dipnote! How to Friday: How to build a crisis reporting system Developers, technologists and volunteers around the world came together to build a crisis reporting for Haiti. Here\'s how they did it ? Comments (1) ? Buzz up! Digg it The Ushahidi crowdsourced crisis reporting in Haiti Technologists around the world came together and rapidly built a system for Haitians to request help in the wake of devastating earthquake. Using the internet to organise themselves, developers, communications experts and humanitarian organisations created a system to gather emergency requests using text messages that won praise from emergency officials and support from the US State Department. Hours after the quake, Josh Nesbit, who heads up a non-profit using mobile phones to help deliver medical care in Africa, heads sent this tweet: Reaching out to FrontlineSMS users in #Haiti with hopes of establishing local SMS gateway for http://haiti.ushahidi.com','4636 and state getting a lot of good press -- now in the GuardianFyi http://www.guardian.co.uldnews/datab1og/2010/jan/29/haiti-crowdsourcing Even has a screen shot of dipnote! How to Friday: How to build a crisis reporting system Developers, technologists and volunteers around the world came together to build a crisis reporting for Haiti. Here\'s how they did it ? Comments (1) ? Buzz up! Digg it The Ushahidi crowdsourced crisis reporting in Haiti Technologists around the world came together and rapidly built a system for Haitians to request help in the wake of devastating earthquake. Using the internet to organise themselves, developers, communications experts and humanitarian organisations created a system to gather emergency requests using text messages that won praise from emergency officials and support from the US State Department. Hours after the quake, Josh Nesbit, who heads up a non-profit using mobile phones to help deliver medical care in Africa, heads sent this tweet: Reaching out to FrontlineSMS users in #Haiti with hopes of establishing local SMS gateway for http://haiti.ushahidi.com'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Digicel',1,1,'3695 - C05766563.txt','Haiti: More great work by Katie StantonHere is text Haiti\'s earthquake devastated not only lives, but whatever emergency services the barely functioning government had to offer. However, in less than seven days, a makeshift version of 911 sprung to life. It\'s a striking story of how a few tech-savvy social entrepreneurs, receptive ears in the U.S. government and hundreds of Haitian Creole-speaking strangers crowdsourced from around the world were able to help people on the ground get food or medical attention. Hours after the earthquake struck Port au Prince, 23-year-old Josh Nesbit (pictured right), who heads a non-profit delivering health care in Sub-Saharan Africa through mobile phones, thought that an SMS gateway would be critical in Haiti. He sent a tweet out asking for help. A Cameroonian managing a startup incubator in Africa, Jean Francis Ahanda, responded mentioning that a contact, Jean-Marc Castera, was headed to the command center of the Caribbean\'s largest wireless carrier Digicel that day. Within three days, they had co-opted a shortcode, 4636, that had been used for weather information in Haiti. They rushed to get several other partners like Ushahidi, which provides an open-source platform for tracking crisis communications, and Google on board. A non-profit that specializes in using technology for disaster relief, Instedd, built an emergency information system using the shortcode. On a very late Saturday night, a cobbled-together team of a half-dozen organizations or so launched \'4636\' as an emergency number. They started publicizing it on the ground in Haiti through radio stations. Haitians could text the number with messages about injuries, people trapped under rubble or reports of missing people. Some of them are desperate: My name is J my brother is working in Unicef and I live in C 11 A I have 2 people that is still alive under the building still ! Send Help! Two San Francisco-based startups, Crowdf lower and Samasource, came','Haiti: More great work by Katie StantonHere is text Haiti\'s earthquake devastated not only lives, but whatever emergency services the barely functioning government had to offer. However, in less than seven days, a makeshift version of 911 sprung to life. It\'s a striking story of how a few tech-savvy social entrepreneurs, receptive ears in the U.S. government and hundreds of Haitian Creole-speaking strangers crowdsourced from around the world were able to help people on the ground get food or medical attention. Hours after the earthquake struck Port au Prince, 23-year-old Josh Nesbit (pictured right), who heads a non-profit delivering health care in Sub-Saharan Africa through mobile phones, thought that an SMS gateway would be critical in Haiti. He sent a tweet out asking for help. A Cameroonian managing a startup incubator in Africa, Jean Francis Ahanda, responded mentioning that a contact, Jean-Marc Castera, was headed to the command center of the Caribbean\'s largest wireless carrier Digicel that day. Within three days, they had co-opted a shortcode, 4636, that had been used for weather information in Haiti. They rushed to get several other partners like Ushahidi, which provides an open-source platform for tracking crisis communications, and Google on board. A non-profit that specializes in using technology for disaster relief, Instedd, built an emergency information system using the shortcode. On a very late Saturday night, a cobbled-together team of a half-dozen organizations or so launched \'4636\' as an emergency number. They started publicizing it on the ground in Haiti through radio stations. Haitians could text the number with messages about injuries, people trapped under rubble or reports of missing people. Some of them are desperate: \"My name is J my brother is working in Unicef and I live in C 11 A I have 2 people that is still alive under the building still ! Send Help!\" Two San Francisco-based startups, Crowdf lower and Samasource, came'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Digital_diplomacy',1,2,'1248 - C05760568.txt','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an ask-the-secretary column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to text the secretary. (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals, said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an \"ask-the-secretary\" column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to \"text the secretary.\" (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) \"New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals,\" said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Dilma_Rousseff',1,1,'3381 - C05765928.txt','HondurasWe\'ll see what comes of this, but... Meanwhile, Amorim was in Esfahan, Iran with Mottaki yesterday. Brazil signals recognition of Honduran election (AP) ?40 minutes ago RIO DE JANEIRO ?A top Brazilian official has signaled that Latin America\'s largest nation may recognize the Honduran candidate who won last weekend\'s post-coup presidential election. Dilma Rousseff is chief of staff for Brazilian President Luiz !neck) Lula da Silva. Rousseff says the Central American country\'s Nov. 29 election should be considered separately from the June 28 coup that ousted ex-President Manuel Zelaya. Previously, the government had said it would not recognize the election unless Zelaya was returned to office and allowed to serve out his term, which ends Jan. 27. Rousseff told Brazilian television late Friday from Germany that the coup is one thing and discussing the election another. She says this new process ? the election ? has to be considered.','HondurasWe\'ll see what comes of this, but... Meanwhile, Amorim was in Esfahan, Iran with Mottaki yesterday. Brazil signals recognition of Honduran election (AP) ?40 minutes ago RIO DE JANEIRO ?A top Brazilian official has signaled that Latin America\'s largest nation may recognize the Honduran candidate who won last weekend\'s post-coup presidential election. Dilma Rousseff is chief of staff for Brazilian President Luiz !neck) Lula da Silva. Rousseff says the Central American country\'s Nov. 29 election should be considered separately from the June 28 coup that ousted ex-President Manuel Zelaya. Previously, the government had said it would not recognize the election unless Zelaya was returned to office and allowed to serve out his term, which ends Jan. 27. Rousseff told Brazilian television late Friday from Germany that the coup \"is one thing\" and \"discussing the election\" another. She says \"this new process\" ? the election ? \"has to be considered.\"'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Diplomacy',19,1,'100 - C05739676.txt','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s Apri123 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as good people, but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s Apri123 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as \"good people,\" but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Diplomacy',19,1,'102 - C05739678.txt','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s April 23 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as good people, but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s April 23 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as \"good people,\" but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Diplomacy',19,1,'11 - C05739564.txt','AbZ and Hb3 on Libya and West Bank/Gaza(SBU) I had back-to-back phone calls this morning from Qatari PM/FM Hamad bin Jassim and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed. The content was virtually identical, su esting either rare coincidence or, more likely, an unusual level of UAE-Qatari coordination at yesterday\'s Arab League meeting. Main points (mostly Libya related but one Palestinian-related) are as follows: (SBU) No-Fly Zone: The Arab League has now called for a NFZ the UNSC needs to act. Syria was the last hold- out, but the resolution passed. Time is wasting. Both HbJ and AbZ made the right kind of noises (but still less than a solid commitment) that there would be some kind of Qatari and Emirati participation in an international effort. Their chicken-and-egg question to me was, are we going to support a NFZ? If we are, then we can talk about the other participation. (SBU) Recognizing the Council: Both urged us to do so. I noted that the Arab League statement fell short of recognition. They urged us to find some kind of language that would suggest moving in that direction, and I noted our decisions to suspend the operations of the Libyan Embassy, have S meet with Mahmoud Jibril of the Council, and send a diplomatic representative to Benghazi. They pushed for more, with HbJ going to far as to say that recognition of the Council will help underscore to Qadhafi and his circle that he\'s finished. (SBU) Jibril meeting: They each said the same thing that Gene Cretz has picked up separately, that Jibril doesn\'t want media for his meeting with S unless he feels that there will be something significant out of the meeting. HbJ is providing a plane for Jibril to get to Paris. HbJ more than AbZ agreed with me that the meeting itself is a significant deliverable AbZ urged us not to be slower or quieter than France. (SBU) West Bank/Gaza: Both reacted negatively to Israeli announcements regarding hundreds of houses in the West Bank. They asked if we were going to say anything I noted we were still at this point getting the facts. Jeff, you guys just aren\'t serious, AbZ complained. I noted the political context, in which a family was brutally murdered.','AbZ and Hb3 on Libya and West Bank/Gaza(SBU) I had back-to-back phone calls this morning from Qatari PM/FM Hamad bin Jassim and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed. The content was virtually identical, su esting either rare coincidence or, more likely, an unusual level of UAE-Qatari coordination at yesterday\'s Arab League meeting. Main points (mostly Libya related but one Palestinian-related) are as follows: (SBU) No-Fly Zone: The Arab League has now called for a NFZ; the UNSC needs to act. Syria was the last hold- out, but the resolution passed. Time is wasting. Both HbJ and AbZ made the right kind of noises (but still less than a solid commitment) that there would be some kind of Qatari and Emirati participation in an international effort. Their chicken-and-egg question to me was, are we going to support a NFZ? If we are, then we can talk about the other participation. (SBU) Recognizing the Council: Both urged us to do so. I noted that the Arab League statement fell short of recognition. They urged us to find some kind of language that would suggest moving in that direction, and I noted our decisions to suspend the operations of the Libyan Embassy, have S meet with Mahmoud Jibril of the Council, and send a diplomatic representative to Benghazi. They pushed for more, with HbJ going to far as to say that recognition of the Council will help underscore to Qadhafi and his circle that he\'s finished. (SBU) Jibril meeting: They each said the same thing that Gene Cretz has picked up separately, that Jibril doesn\'t want media for his meeting with S unless he feels that there will be something significant out of the meeting. HbJ is providing a plane for Jibril to get to Paris. HbJ more than AbZ agreed with me that the meeting itself is a significant deliverable; AbZ urged us not to be slower or quieter than France. (SBU) West Bank/Gaza: Both reacted negatively to Israeli announcements regarding \"hundreds of houses\" in the West Bank. They asked if we were going to say anything; I noted we were still at this point getting the facts. \"Jeff, you guys just aren\'t serious,\" AbZ complained. I noted the political context, in which a family was brutally murdered.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Diplomacy',19,1,'153 - C05739739.txt','NATOI\'m heading back from meetings on women, peace and security at NATO. The chief implementer of WPS at DOD also traveled with me. It was extremely productive. SG Rasmussen chaired a meeting on 1325 today of all the NATO member and partner ambassadors incl DaIcier. The new NATO special rep for 1325 -- the position sponsored by Norway and approved at the Chicago summit ? gave her inaugural address, and my DOD colleague and I discussed the US efforts both generally and in Afghanistan. We were followed by extensive remarks from the NATO ambassadors, all of whom touched on the importance of women\'s role in security and NATO\'s mission, as well as applauded US leadership. Many mentioned you in their interventions! The ambs from Serbia, Azerbaijan and Georgia pointed to their own national action plans (their existence was a surprise to us), as well as the new structures they have put in place to implement them. The ambassador from Azerbaijan even said that he is hopeful women will contribute to ending their regional conflict (I will tell Morningstar). The new special rep - a seasoned diplomat who knows her way around NATO --- wanted me to ten you how much you have inspired her -- something I hear everywhere! I\'m confident our NATO visit also served to reinforce the importance of the NAP and the US role with our own people both at NATO and DOD. I was sorry to miss the discussion with ASSK but there are more events with her tomw. We are working hard on getting the engagement of Burmese women into the formal peace structures being put in place to end the ethnic conflicts. I also met with Vivian Redding at the EU who, despite her efforts, is unlikely to get a quota for women on public boards of directors adopted. She too expressed her admiration of you and your leadership. In addition to everything that\'s been said about Chris Stevens, he really understood the important role the women in Libya were playing in peace and security. Whenever I met with Libyan women at meetings in the region, they went out of their way to tell me how much he supported them and how much affection they had for him. Such an awful loss. You\'ve been magnificent throughout all this, despite how wrenching it\'s been.','NATOI\'m heading back from meetings on women, peace and security at NATO. The chief implementer of WPS at DOD also traveled with me. It was extremely productive. SG Rasmussen chaired a meeting on 1325 today of all the NATO member and partner ambassadors incl DaIcier. The new NATO special rep for 1325 -- the position sponsored by Norway and approved at the Chicago summit ? gave her inaugural address, and my DOD colleague and I discussed the US efforts both generally and in Afghanistan. We were followed by extensive remarks from the NATO ambassadors, all of whom touched on the importance of women\'s role in security and NATO\'s mission, as well as applauded US leadership. Many mentioned you in their interventions! The ambs from Serbia, Azerbaijan and Georgia pointed to their own national action plans (their existence was a surprise to us), as well as the new structures they have put in place to implement them. The ambassador from Azerbaijan even said that he is hopeful women will contribute to ending their regional conflict (I will tell Morningstar). The new special rep - a seasoned diplomat who knows her way around NATO --- wanted me to ten you how much you have inspired her -- something I hear everywhere! I\'m confident our NATO visit also served to reinforce the importance of the NAP and the US role with our own people both at NATO and DOD. I was sorry to miss the discussion with ASSK but there are more events with her tomw. We are working hard on getting the engagement of Burmese women into the formal peace structures being put in place to end the ethnic conflicts. I also met with Vivian Redding at the EU who, despite her efforts, is unlikely to get a quota for women on public boards of directors adopted. She too expressed her admiration of you and your leadership. In addition to everything that\'s been said about Chris Stevens, he really understood the important role the women in Libya were playing in peace and security. Whenever I met with Libyan women at meetings in the region, they went out of their way to tell me how much he supported them and how much affection they had for him. Such an awful loss. You\'ve been magnificent throughout all this, despite how wrenching it\'s been.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Diplomacy',19,1,'185 - C05739779.txt','Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned US. reliance on local Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still In Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S, reliance on local militia (McClatchy)militia (McClatchy) Cheryl Before the attack, Egypt, Turkey, Sudan, Italy, Tunisia, France and the UN had rep there France and the UN pulled out after 9/11 But the question being posed has a false premise, i.e. that the US depended on foreign militia while the others depended on their own resources The US had tertiary dependence on the militia, as our primary and secondary reliance was on first the OS personnel arid the second on the QRF The others did not have an internal second Regards pat Do we know who still has a dip presence there today? Thank you Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia By Nancy A. Youssef McClatchy Newspapers On the day of the attack, U.S. officials had spotted a police officer taking photos of the compound from a villa under construction across the streets. This was the view the officer would have had of the compound. - Nancy A. Youssef /MCT Even before the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, diplomats from other nations and Libyan security officials had questioned the wisdom of a U.S. decision to rely primarily on members of a local militia to protect its compound here. Diplomats here told McClatchy that while it\'s customary to depend on local forces to protect diplomatic missions, only the United States of the 10 or so foreign missions here allowed the local militia to be the first line of defense. The others said they instead depended on military forces from their own country to provide security. A few months ago, there was a small attack here and the Libyans fled, said a diplomat from a European nation who asked that he not be further identified so that he could speak candidly about his assessment of security here. After that, I decided to only use special forces from his own country. We never considered using the brigades, he said, referring to the 17th of February Brigade, the local militia that was considered the primary security force for the U.S. mission. We assumed the United States had a special relationship with the brigades. Said another diplomat who requested anonymity for the same reasons: I would never depend on the brigades. The diplomat said he believed U.S. officials were unaware of the extremist links of those who were guarding them. The mistake of the Americans was not following the trail of Islamic radicals,\' he said. For some, the cost of supplying security made operating in Benghazi prohibitive. The British, for example, brought in their own troops and also hired Libyans to provide security, according to Khalid al Hadar, who owns the compound that the British used as their offices here. But after a June attack on the British ambassador\'s convoy, the British withdrew from Benghazi. A British official told McClatchy that the realization that security would require a larger ? and more expensive ? British force in Benghazi helped fuel that decision. Hadar said the British still check in periodically on their compound, where a shot-up bulletproof windshield from the June ambush still sits in what was the consulate\'s carport. Who was responsible for determining how the United States protected its consulate here remains unclear two months after Stevens\' death. According to the State Department, the ambassador, in consultation with deputies','Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned US. reliance on local Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still In Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S, reliance on local militia (McClatchy)militia (McClatchy) Cheryl Before the attack, Egypt, Turkey, Sudan, Italy, Tunisia, France and the UN had rep there France and the UN pulled out after 9/11 But the question being posed has a false premise, i.e. that the US depended on foreign militia while the others depended on their own resources The US had tertiary dependence on the militia, as our primary and secondary reliance was on first the OS personnel arid the second on the QRF The others did not have an internal second Regards pat Do we know who still has a dip presence there today? Thank you Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia By Nancy A. Youssef McClatchy Newspapers On the day of the attack, U.S. officials had spotted a police officer taking photos of the compound from a villa under construction across the streets. This was the view the officer would have had of the compound. - Nancy A. Youssef /MCT Even before the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, diplomats from other nations and Libyan security officials had questioned the wisdom of a U.S. decision to rely primarily on members of a local militia to protect its compound here. Diplomats here told McClatchy that while it\'s customary to depend on local forces to protect diplomatic missions, only the United States of the 10 or so foreign missions here allowed the local militia to be the first line of defense. The others said they instead depended on military forces from their own country to provide security. \"A few months ago, there was a small attack here and the Libyans fled,\" said a diplomat from a European nation who asked that he not be further identified so that he could speak candidly about his assessment of security here. \"After that, I decided to only use special forces\" from his own country. \"We never considered using the brigades,\" he said, referring to the 17th of February Brigade, the local militia that was considered the primary security force for the U.S. mission. \"We assumed the United States had a special relationship with the brigades.\" Said another diplomat who requested anonymity for the same reasons: \"I would never depend on the brigades.\" The diplomat said he believed U.S. officials were unaware of the extremist links of those who were guarding them. \"The mistake of the Americans was not following the trail of Islamic radicals,\' he said. For some, the cost of supplying security made operating in Benghazi prohibitive. The British, for example, brought in their own troops and also hired Libyans to provide security, according to Khalid al Hadar, who owns the compound that the British used as their offices here. But after a June attack on the British ambassador\'s convoy, the British withdrew from Benghazi. A British official told McClatchy that the realization that security would require a larger ? and more expensive ? British force in Benghazi helped fuel that decision. Hadar said the British still check in periodically on their compound, where a shot-up bulletproof windshield from the June ambush still sits in what was the consulate\'s carport. Who was responsible for determining how the United States protected its consulate here remains unclear two months after Stevens\' death. According to the State Department, the ambassador, in consultation with deputies'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Diplomacy',19,1,'2005 - C05762615.txt','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer kyr!? gyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan, the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. The decision to annul all agreements on the Manas military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this, he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer kyr!? gyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. \"Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan,\" the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. \"The decision to annul all agreements on the Manas military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this,\" he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Diplomacy',19,1,'2006 - C05762616.txt','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offerMy question exactly - sent to bill I? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan, the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. The decision to annul all agreements on the Manas military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this, he told the 24.kg news agency. 61','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offerMy question exactly - sent to bill I? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. \"Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan,\" the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. \"The decision to annul all agreements on the Manas military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this,\" he told the 24.kg news agency. 61'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Diplomacy',19,1,'2037 - C05762669.txt','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offerSoon as I saw it I emailed Bob Blake. !? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan, the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. The decision to annul all agreements on the Manes military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this, he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gordy, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 Lt.','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offerSoon as I saw it I emailed Bob Blake. !? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. \"Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan,\" the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. \"The decision to annul all agreements on the Manes military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this,\" he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gordy, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 Lt.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Diplomacy',19,1,'214 - C05739811.txt','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him. Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program. Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this pattern. When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community, she said. I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers, she added.','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said \"some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him.\" Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: \"As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program.\" Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, \"The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this\" pattern. \"When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community,\" she said. \"I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers,\" she added.'),(9.759214063373303,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Diplomacy',19,2,'2474 - C05763811.txt','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years, Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side. U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. \"I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years,\" Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. \"This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side.\" U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing; U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, \"we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements,\" Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Diplomacy',19,1,'2764 - C05764432.txt','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her defense of Hillary in her essay Obama\'s Other Wife was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the team of rivals cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her \"defense\" of Hillary in her essay \"Obama\'s Other Wife\" was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the \"team of rivals\" cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Diplomacy',19,1,'2887 - C05764643.txt','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Diplomacy',19,1,'2890 - C05764648.txt','(AP) Ferrero-Waldner abandons race for UNESCO top jobPARIS (AP) EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner is withdrawing her candidacy for the top job at the United Nations agency for culture and education. Paris-based UNESCO is choosing a new director in voting that began Thursday and continues Monday. Austrian Ferrero-Waldner was considered a strong candidate. The front-runner is Egyptian Farouk Hosni, opposed by Jewish activists. He threatened last year to burn Israeli books, but later apologized. The Austrian Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that Ferrero-Waldner was withdrawing for the greater good of the organization and European unity, and urged respect for UNESCO\'s ideals. Other candidates are former Bulgarian foreign minister Irina Bokova and Ecuadorean diplomat Ivonne Baki.','(AP) Ferrero-Waldner abandons race for UNESCO top jobPARIS (AP) EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner is withdrawing her candidacy for the top job at the United Nations agency for culture and education. Paris-based UNESCO is choosing a new director in voting that began Thursday and continues Monday. Austrian Ferrero-Waldner was considered a strong candidate. The front-runner is Egyptian Farouk Hosni, opposed by Jewish activists. He threatened last year to burn Israeli books, but later apologized. The Austrian Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that Ferrero-Waldner was withdrawing \"for the greater good of the organization and European unity,\" and urged respect for UNESCO\'s ideals. Other candidates are former Bulgarian foreign minister Irina Bokova and Ecuadorean diplomat Ivonne Baki.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Diplomacy',19,1,'2958 - C05764770.txt','(AP) Bulgarian diplomat wins UNESCO racePARIS (AP) UNESCO says a career diplomat from Bulgaria has defeated a controversial Egyptian candidate to head the United Nations agency for culture and education. The chairman of UNESCO\'s executive board says Bulgaria\'s ambassador to France, Irina Bokova, has beaten longtime Egyptian Culture Minister Farouk Hosny in secret balloting. UNESCO\'s press office says Bokova won 31 to 27 Tuesday in a suspenseful fifth round. The Egyptian was long considered a favorite, despite his threat last year to burn Israeli books, and Egypt\'s contentious record of cultural censorship under his watch. Hosny apologized for the book-burning comment, but many Jewish activists said he was unfit to be the U.N.\'s guardian of culture.','(AP) Bulgarian diplomat wins UNESCO racePARIS (AP) UNESCO says a career diplomat from Bulgaria has defeated a controversial Egyptian candidate to head the United Nations agency for culture and education. The chairman of UNESCO\'s executive board says Bulgaria\'s ambassador to France, Irina Bokova, has beaten longtime Egyptian Culture Minister Farouk Hosny in secret balloting. UNESCO\'s press office says Bokova won 31 to 27 Tuesday in a suspenseful fifth round. The Egyptian was long considered a favorite, despite his threat last year to burn Israeli books, and Egypt\'s contentious record of cultural censorship under his watch. Hosny apologized for the book-burning comment, but many Jewish activists said he was unfit to be the U.N.\'s guardian of culture.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Diplomacy',19,1,'3025 - C05764894.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars. Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of Dead Aid, the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\" Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of \"Dead Aid\", the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Diplomacy',19,1,'3026 - C05764896.txt','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left the special relationship at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone, the source said. There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off. The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would spend all day Friday together. However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left \"the special relationship\" at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. \"It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone,\" the source said. \"There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off.\" The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would \"spend all day Friday together.\" However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Diplomacy',19,1,'3029 - C05764903.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidOk. PIs print for me and review for CGI speech. Fyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World <http://www.philanthrocapitalism.net/> . The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week <http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.orgiournneetings/meeting_annual.asp?Section=OurMeetings&PageTitle=CGI%20An nual%20Meeting> may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dynkontent/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111602039.html> , fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars.','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidOk. PIs print for me and review for CGI speech. Fyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World <http://www.philanthrocapitalism.net/> . The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week <http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.orgiournneetings/meeting_annual.asp?Section=OurMeetings&PageTitle=CGI%20An nual%20Meeting> may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dynkontent/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111602039.html> , fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\"'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Diplomacy',19,1,'3147 - C05765104.txt','from Dawn -- you may like these responsesAsif Akhtar, Lahore: Urdu news channel anchors ... succeed in prompting Clinton to declare that far from being dispatched, the money had only been set aside, and if the Pakistani people didn\'t want the money they didn\'t have to take it. The open-ended question reduced a cackling room to pin-drop silence, almost embarrassing the anchors for pursuing that line of questioning in the first place. It seems none of the haughty anchors were ready to make the billion-dollar blunder by ticking off the Secretary of State and losing all that aid money. Clinton handled most of the questions and concerns with a calm and a poise people would have never expected from her predecessor Condaleeza Rice, who would have been more comfortable carrying out the offensive without the charm. Given the circumstances, this attempt by a US official at bridging the gap between Pakistani opinions and US policy is commendable. Maryam, Lahore: We need to use our heads rather than our emotions all the time. its time to reflect where we went wrong as a nation too.\' Ibrahim, Lahore: it was really funny to see Mrs. Clinton handling the whole bunch of media and spin them around her little finger. Mrs. Clinton on the other hand carried herself like a true diplomat and a leader! Nadeem, Lahore: Clinton has showed her professionlism by engaging with the masses, someone of them from our tribal region. this is something that our leaders lack.','from Dawn -- you may like these responsesAsif Akhtar, Lahore: Urdu news channel anchors ... succeed in prompting Clinton to declare that far from being dispatched, the money had only been set aside, and if the Pakistani people didn\'t want the money they didn\'t have to take it. The open-ended question reduced a cackling room to pin-drop silence, almost embarrassing the anchors for pursuing that line of questioning in the first place. It seems none of the haughty anchors were ready to make the billion-dollar blunder by ticking off the Secretary of State and losing all that aid money. Clinton handled most of the questions and concerns with a calm and a poise people would have never expected from her predecessor Condaleeza Rice, who would have been more comfortable carrying out the offensive without the charm. Given the circumstances, this attempt by a US official at bridging the gap between Pakistani opinions and US policy is commendable. Maryam, Lahore: We need to use our heads rather than our emotions all the time. its time to reflect where we went wrong as a nation too.\' Ibrahim, Lahore: it was really funny to see Mrs. Clinton handling the whole bunch of media and spin them around her little finger. Mrs. Clinton on the other hand carried herself like a true diplomat and a leader! Nadeem, Lahore: Clinton has showed her professionlism by engaging with the masses, someone of them from our tribal region. this is something that our leaders lack.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Diplomacy',19,1,'3595 - C05766321.txt','(AP) Number Two US diplomat huddles with South Korean officialsSEOUL, South Korea (AP) Washington\'s number two diplomat huddled with South Korean officials Wednesday to discuss North Korea amid a flurry of diplomacy to get the communist regime to return to disarmament talks. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg is on an Asian tour that has included stops in Vietnam, Malaysia and China. Steinberg met South Korean presidential security adviser Kim Sung-hwan and chief nuclear envoy Wi Sung-lac on Wednesday morning. He later paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Prime Minister Chung Un-chan. Snezhina Sandlin State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512 SandlinSD@state.gov','(AP) Number Two US diplomat huddles with South Korean officialsSEOUL, South Korea (AP) Washington\'s number two diplomat huddled with South Korean officials Wednesday to discuss North Korea amid a flurry of diplomacy to get the communist regime to return to disarmament talks. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg is on an Asian tour that has included stops in Vietnam, Malaysia and China. Steinberg met South Korean presidential security adviser Kim Sung-hwan and chief nuclear envoy Wi Sung-lac on Wednesday morning. He later paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Prime Minister Chung Un-chan. Snezhina Sandlin State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512 SandlinSD@state.gov'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Diplomat',1,1,'3595 - C05766321.txt','(AP) Number Two US diplomat huddles with South Korean officialsSEOUL, South Korea (AP) Washington\'s number two diplomat huddled with South Korean officials Wednesday to discuss North Korea amid a flurry of diplomacy to get the communist regime to return to disarmament talks. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg is on an Asian tour that has included stops in Vietnam, Malaysia and China. Steinberg met South Korean presidential security adviser Kim Sung-hwan and chief nuclear envoy Wi Sung-lac on Wednesday morning. He later paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Prime Minister Chung Un-chan. Snezhina Sandlin State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512 SandlinSD@state.gov','(AP) Number Two US diplomat huddles with South Korean officialsSEOUL, South Korea (AP) Washington\'s number two diplomat huddled with South Korean officials Wednesday to discuss North Korea amid a flurry of diplomacy to get the communist regime to return to disarmament talks. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg is on an Asian tour that has included stops in Vietnam, Malaysia and China. Steinberg met South Korean presidential security adviser Kim Sung-hwan and chief nuclear envoy Wi Sung-lac on Wednesday morning. He later paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Prime Minister Chung Un-chan. Snezhina Sandlin State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512 SandlinSD@state.gov'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Diplomatic_mission',14,1,'166 - C05739756.txt','Fvv: WSJ - Miscues Before Libya Assault WSJ - Miscues Before Libya AssaultThis is a real hit piece - they intentionally twisted and misused info shared to help them understand how we work, while using Libyan sourcing as gospel. Totally unprofessional and egregiously inflammatory. Miscues Before Libya Assault Wall Street Journal Updated September 20, 2012, 9:15 p.m. EDT By MARGARET COKER in Benghazi, Libya and ADAM ENTOUS, JAY SOLOMON and SIOBHAN GORMAN in Washington Limited Security in Benghazi, Secrecy Over Safe House, Contributed to Tragedy The U.S. Consulate in Benghazi under attack on Sept. 11. The deadly assault raised questions about security lapses and misjudgments by U.S. officials. The deadly assault on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya on Sept. 11 was preceded by a succession of security lapses and misjudgments, compounded by fog-of-battle decisions, that raise questions about whether the scope of the tragedy could have been contained. U.S, officials issued alerts and ordered security precautions in neighboring Egypt ahead of protests and violence on Sept. 11, but largely overlooked the possibility of trouble at other diplomatic postings in the region. The State Department chose to maintain only limited security in Benghazi, Libya, despite months of sporadic attacks there on U.S. and other Western missions. And while the U.S. said it would ask Libya to boost security there, it did so just once, for a one week period in June, according to Libyan officials. The U.S. didn\'t seriously consider sending in the military during the attack. It summoned rapid-response teams of Marines only after the U.S. ambassador was dead. State Department officials said they doubted the Pentagon could have mobilized a rescue force quickly enough to make a difference during the fighting. The Pentagon waited for guidance from State, which is responsible for diplomatic security, a senior military official said,','Fvv: WSJ - Miscues Before Libya Assault WSJ - Miscues Before Libya AssaultThis is a real hit piece - they intentionally twisted and misused info shared to help them understand how we work, while using Libyan sourcing as gospel. Totally unprofessional and egregiously inflammatory. Miscues Before Libya Assault Wall Street Journal Updated September 20, 2012, 9:15 p.m. EDT By MARGARET COKER in Benghazi, Libya and ADAM ENTOUS, JAY SOLOMON and SIOBHAN GORMAN in Washington Limited Security in Benghazi, Secrecy Over Safe House, Contributed to Tragedy The U.S. Consulate in Benghazi under attack on Sept. 11. The deadly assault raised questions about security lapses and misjudgments by U.S. officials. The deadly assault on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya on Sept. 11 was preceded by a succession of security lapses and misjudgments, compounded by fog-of-battle decisions, that raise questions about whether the scope of the tragedy could have been contained. U.S, officials issued alerts and ordered security precautions in neighboring Egypt ahead of protests and violence on Sept. 11, but largely overlooked the possibility of trouble at other diplomatic postings in the region. The State Department chose to maintain only limited security in Benghazi, Libya, despite months of sporadic attacks there on U.S. and other Western missions. And while the U.S. said it would ask Libya to boost security there, it did so just once, for a one week period in June, according to Libyan officials. The U.S. didn\'t seriously consider sending in the military during the attack. It summoned rapid-response teams of Marines only after the U.S. ambassador was dead. State Department officials said they doubted the Pentagon could have mobilized a rescue force quickly enough to make a difference during the fighting. The Pentagon waited for guidance from State, which is responsible for diplomatic security, a senior military official said,'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Diplomatic_mission',14,1,'1665 - C05761563.txt','Former South Korean President Roh Dead At 62Fyi (SBU) Embassy Seoul reports former President Roh Moo-hyun died in a fall while mountain climbing. Roh was under inversigation for bribery. 41','Former South Korean President Roh Dead At 62Fyi (SBU) Embassy Seoul reports former President Roh Moo-hyun died in a fall while mountain climbing. Roh was under inversigation for bribery. 41'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Diplomatic_mission',14,1,'1675 - C05761599.txt','OAS Foreign Ministers vote to revoke Cuba Expulsion(SBU) Embassy Tegucigalpa confirms media reports that OAS Foreign Ministers have voted to revoke the 1962 expulsion of Cuba. 7','OAS Foreign Ministers vote to revoke Cuba Expulsion(SBU) Embassy Tegucigalpa confirms media reports that OAS Foreign Ministers have voted to revoke the 1962 expulsion of Cuba. 7'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Diplomatic_mission',14,1,'181 - C05739774.txt','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Diplomatic_mission',14,1,'2079 - C05762730.txt','Fwd: 5635 5635I caught some of the interview and wondered whether it would cause problems. We have to watch this closely. Would John get that written somewhere? I\'m in the car on my berry if you need me. Thx. Fyi compliment to you. Phil g and liz are following up on the first matter. Cdm B6 Sorry to bother on the Sunday before Christmas but the Echumenical Patriarch\'s crowd are extremely worried that he may get arrested or otherwise harassed/attacked as a result of the 60 Minutes interview he gave which airs tonight. Thought it was worth passing along and that you might want to get someone to pulse the Emabassy in Turkey. Hope you are getting a little rest after one hell of a week. Notwithstanding some press whining, I thought BHO and HRC did a fabulous job in Copenhagen and that the schedule structure has a much better chance of success than sticking with Kyoto architecture. Congrats to all..','Fwd: 5635 5635I caught some of the interview and wondered whether it would cause problems. We have to watch this closely. Would John get that written somewhere? I\'m in the car on my berry if you need me. Thx. Fyi compliment to you. Phil g and liz are following up on the first matter. Cdm B6 Sorry to bother on the Sunday before Christmas but the Echumenical Patriarch\'s crowd are extremely worried that he may get arrested or otherwise harassed/attacked as a result of the 60 Minutes interview he gave which airs tonight. Thought it was worth passing along and that you might want to get someone to pulse the Emabassy in Turkey. Hope you are getting a little rest after one hell of a week. Notwithstanding some press whining, I thought BHO and HRC did a fabulous job in Copenhagen and that the schedule structure has a much better chance of success than sticking with Kyoto architecture. Congrats to all..'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Diplomatic_mission',14,1,'2176 - C05762867.txt','Mauritanian President Resigns Peacefully as per Dakar Accords(SBU) Embassy Nouakchott reports President Abdallahi\'s expected resignation paves the way for July 18 elections organized by an interim government. The security situation remains stable. 80','Mauritanian President Resigns Peacefully as per Dakar Accords(SBU) Embassy Nouakchott reports President Abdallahi\'s expected resignation paves the way for July 18 elections organized by an interim government. The security situation remains stable. 80'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Diplomatic_mission',14,1,'2207 - C05762909.txt','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesAccording to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the President. U.S. Ambassador Llorens has received the same report in conversations with Zelaya\'s personal secretary. Embassy Tegucigalpa is convening their EAC. 91','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesAccording to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the President. U.S. Ambassador Llorens has received the same report in conversations with Zelaya\'s personal secretary. Embassy Tegucigalpa is convening their EAC. 91'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Diplomatic_mission',14,1,'243 - C05739846.txt','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards $130 million for diplomatic security personnel and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards; $130 million for diplomatic security personnel; and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Diplomatic_mission',14,1,'2622 - C05764134.txt','Your messageThanks. The Egyptian document has been received and is being translated. We\'ll review it tonight and tomorrow morning, will consult with the Pals through our Consul General, and then I\'ll talk with Gen. S again. We\'ll keep you advised.','Your messageThanks. The Egyptian document has been received and is being translated. We\'ll review it tonight and tomorrow morning, will consult with the Pals through our Consul General, and then I\'ll talk with Gen. S again. We\'ll keep you advised.'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Diplomatic_mission',14,1,'2816 - C05764529.txt','Wheels-Up for OAS Mission in Honduras at 1858 EasternFyi Embassy Tegucigalpa notes that USG air support for the mission was greatly appreciated by the ministers and  made us look really good. Charge\'s detailed readout on members\' meetings is attached. Gregory Macris, Senior Watch Officer','Wheels-Up for OAS Mission in Honduras at 1858 EasternFyi Embassy Tegucigalpa notes that USG air support for the mission was greatly appreciated by the ministers and \" made us look really good.\" Charge\'s detailed readout on members\' meetings is attached. Gregory Macris, Senior Watch Officer'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Diplomatic_mission',14,1,'3058 - C05764944.txt','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"\"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Diplomatic_mission',14,1,'3061 - C05764951.txt','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Diplomatic_mission',14,1,'32 - C05739593.txt','Wash Post: Hillary Clinton tries to calm at i-U S sentiment as protesters storm Wash Post: Hillary Clinton tries to calm anti-U.S. sentiment as protesters storm embassy in Yemenembassy in Yemen','Wash Post: Hillary Clinton tries to calm at i-U S sentiment as protesters storm Wash Post: Hillary Clinton tries to calm anti-U.S. sentiment as protesters storm embassy in Yemenembassy in Yemen'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Diplomatic_mission',14,1,'36 - C05739597.txt','American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weaponshttp://abcnews.o.com/Blotter/glen-doherty-navy-seal-killed-Iibya-intel-mission/story?id 17229O37 Bitly: htto://abcn.ws/UPpZ9Y American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weapons Before Death, Ex-SEAL Glen Doherty Told ABC News He Helped Round Up Dangerous Shoulder-Fired Rockets By LEE FERRAN Sept. 13,2012 One of the Americans killed alongside Ambassador Christopher Stevens in an attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya Tuesday told ABC News before his death that he was working with the State Department on an intelligence mission to round up dangerous weapons in the war-torn nation. In an interview with ABC News last month, Glen Doherty, a 42-year-old former Navy SEAL who worked as a contractor with the State Department, said he personally went into the field to track down so-called MANPADS, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, and destroy them. After the fall of dictator Moammar Gadhafi last year, the State Department launched a mission to round up thousands of MANPADS that may have been looted from military installations across the country. U.S. officials previously told ABC News they were concerned the MANPADS could fall into the hands of terrorists, creating a threat to commercial airliners. READ: Nightmare in Libya: Thousands of Surface-to-Air Missiles Unaccounted For Doherty said that he traveled throughout Libya chasing reports of the weapons and once they were found, his team would destroy them on the spot by bashing them with hammers or repeatedly running them over with their vehicles. When ABC News spoke to Doherty in late August, he was enjoying a short time off in California before heading back to Libya just days ago.','American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weaponshttp://abcnews.o.com/Blotter/glen-doherty-navy-seal-killed-Iibya-intel-mission/story?id 17229O37 Bitly: htto://abcn.ws/UPpZ9Y American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weapons Before Death, Ex-SEAL Glen Doherty Told ABC News He Helped Round Up Dangerous Shoulder-Fired Rockets By LEE FERRAN Sept. 13,2012 One of the Americans killed alongside Ambassador Christopher Stevens in an attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya Tuesday told ABC News before his death that he was working with the State Department on an intelligence mission to round up dangerous weapons in the war-torn nation. In an interview with ABC News last month, Glen Doherty, a 42-year-old former Navy SEAL who worked as a contractor with the State Department, said he personally went into the field to track down so-called MANPADS, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, and destroy them. After the fall of dictator Moammar Gadhafi last year, the State Department launched a mission to round up thousands of MANPADS that may have been looted from military installations across the country. U.S. officials previously told ABC News they were concerned the MANPADS could fall into the hands of terrorists, creating a threat to commercial airliners. READ: Nightmare in Libya: Thousands of Surface-to-Air Missiles Unaccounted For Doherty said that he traveled throughout Libya chasing reports of the weapons and once they were found, his team would destroy them on the spot by bashing them with hammers or repeatedly running them over with their vehicles. When ABC News spoke to Doherty in late August, he was enjoying a short time off in California before heading back to Libya just days ago.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Diplomatic_rank',1,1,'2708 - C05764300.txt','HaitiFyi Hi Cheryl, Just wanted to close the loop and let you know that President Clinton will address the Security Council next week (Wed, Sept 9) in his role as UN Special Envoy for Haiti. This has not been announced / is still close hold. Thanks for your support in moving this forward. We are excited about this session. Brooke ************************* Brooke D. Anderson Chief of Staff United States Mission to the United Nations (212) 415-4261','HaitiFyi Hi Cheryl, Just wanted to close the loop and let you know that President Clinton will address the Security Council next week (Wed, Sept 9) in his role as UN Special Envoy for Haiti. This has not been announced / is still close hold. Thanks for your support in moving this forward. We are excited about this session. Brooke ************************* Brooke D. Anderson Chief of Staff United States Mission to the United Nations (212) 415-4261'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Diplomatic_Reception_Rooms,_U.S._Department_of_State',1,1,'1735 - C05761785.txt','Betsy and TomJust FYI that Betsy and Tom are coming to State today for a tour of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms. (Betsy may have her boss in tow, too). Marcee Craighill is going to give them a private tour at 2:00 PM, and afterward I will show them whatever I can on the 7th floor. Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton 17','Betsy and TomJust FYI that Betsy and Tom are coming to State today for a tour of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms. (Betsy may have her boss in tow, too). Marcee Craighill is going to give them a private tour at 2:00 PM, and afterward I will show them whatever I can on the 7th floor. Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton 17'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Diplomatic_Reception_Room_(White_House)',1,1,'1838 - C05762241.txt','NYTimes - Utah Governor to Become Ambassador to ChinaUtah Governor to Become Ambassador to China By Jeff Zeleny Updated President Obama on Saturday selected one of the nation\'s leading Republican governors to serve as the ambassador to China, nominating Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman for the diplomatic post that Mr. Obama called as important as any in the world. We will launch a new era of partnership between our two nations that will advance our shared dreams of opportunity and security in America, in Asia and around the world, Mr. Obama said. I can think of no more important assignment than creating the kinds of bridges between our two countries that will determine the well being not just of Americans and Chinese, but also the future of the world. In a morning announcement at the White House, Mr. Huntsman stood at the president\'s side in the Diplomatic Room and accepted the position that he said came as a surprise. As a co-chairman of Senator John McCain\'s presidential campaign last year, Mr. Huntsman said he did not expect to be called into action by the person who beat us. Mr. Huntsman, 49, learned to speak Mandarin Chinese from his days as a Mormon missionary in Taiwan. He has worked in two Bush administrations, serving as the ambassador to Singapore in the final year of George H.W. Bush\'s term and as a deputy United States trade ambassador for George W. Bush. For Mr. Obama, whose advisers already have their eyes set on his re-election in 2012, the selection of Mr. Huntsman is something of a political coup. He has emerged as one of the nation\'s most visible Republican governors and was expected to at least consider seeking his party\'s presidential nomination to run against Mr. Obama. In the breadth of issues at stake, this ambassadorship is as important as any in the world, Mr. Obama said. I believe there is much to be gained from a closer working relationship with China, but improved relationships will require candor on issues in which we don\'t always agree. As the Republican Party forges through a period of reinvention, Mr. Huntsman has been a leading voice for the direction of the party. He has been a political moderate on issues like immigration, gay rights and the environment, even though he represented one of the most conservative states in the country.','NYTimes - Utah Governor to Become Ambassador to ChinaUtah Governor to Become Ambassador to China By Jeff Zeleny Updated President Obama on Saturday selected one of the nation\'s leading Republican governors to serve as the ambassador to China, nominating Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman for the diplomatic post that Mr. Obama called \"as important as any in the world.\" \"We will launch a new era of partnership between our two nations that will advance our shared dreams of opportunity and security in America, in Asia and around the world,\" Mr. Obama said. \"I can think of no more important assignment than creating the kinds of bridges between our two countries that will determine the well being not just of Americans and Chinese, but also the future of the world.\" In a morning announcement at the White House, Mr. Huntsman stood at the president\'s side in the Diplomatic Room and accepted the position that he said came as a surprise. As a co-chairman of Senator John McCain\'s presidential campaign last year, Mr. Huntsman said he did not expect to be \"called into action by the person who beat us.\" Mr. Huntsman, 49, learned to speak Mandarin Chinese from his days as a Mormon missionary in Taiwan. He has worked in two Bush administrations, serving as the ambassador to Singapore in the final year of George H.W. Bush\'s term and as a deputy United States trade ambassador for George W. Bush. For Mr. Obama, whose advisers already have their eyes set on his re-election in 2012, the selection of Mr. Huntsman is something of a political coup. He has emerged as one of the nation\'s most visible Republican governors and was expected to at least consider seeking his party\'s presidential nomination to run against Mr. Obama. \"In the breadth of issues at stake, this ambassadorship is as important as any in the world,\" Mr. Obama said. \"I believe there is much to be gained from a closer working relationship with China, but improved relationships will require candor on issues in which we don\'t always agree.\" As the Republican Party forges through a period of reinvention, Mr. Huntsman has been a leading voice for the direction of the party. He has been a political moderate on issues like immigration, gay rights and the environment, even though he represented one of the most conservative states in the country.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'DipNote',5,1,'1248 - C05760568.txt','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an ask-the-secretary column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to text the secretary. (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals, said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an \"ask-the-secretary\" column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to \"text the secretary.\" (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) \"New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals,\" said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'DipNote',5,1,'1618 - C05761473.txt','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSfyi Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog htto://twitter.com/dipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. Alec But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm 1116','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSfyi Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog htto://twitter.com/dipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. Alec But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm 1116'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'DipNote',5,1,'1621 - C05761477.txt','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSFYI Just saw Newsweek piece and went over site with Nora --- Nora can show to you. It\'s a leap for Newsweek to say that the State Dept DipNote Twittering = Secretary Clinton Twittering. I did a scan (and will do a longer one) but there appears to be no first person Twittering in Secretary\'s Clinton\'s name. I\'ll send you the newsweek piece Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog htto://twitter.com/dipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. Alec But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? n7','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSFYI Just saw Newsweek piece and went over site with Nora --- Nora can show to you. It\'s a leap for Newsweek to say that the State Dept DipNote Twittering = Secretary Clinton Twittering. I did a scan (and will do a longer one) but there appears to be no first person Twittering in Secretary\'s Clinton\'s name. I\'ll send you the newsweek piece Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog htto://twitter.com/dipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. Alec But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? n7'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'DipNote',5,1,'1628 - C05761491.txt','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSFYI Our twittering guys confirmed that we don\'t tweet directly from HRC The closest we come to that is to send out quotes from her official statements, e.g. using the format: Secretary Clinton: ...We will work with the Goldman family and the Brazilian Government with the goal of ensuring this young boy\'s return. Just saw Newsweek piece and went over site with Nora Nora can show to you. It\'s a leap for Newsweek to say that the State Dept DipNote Twittering = Secretary Clinton Twittering. I did a scan (and will do a longer one) but there appears to be no first person Twittering in Secretary\'s Clinton\'s name. I\'ll send you the newsweek piece Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog http ://twitte r.co mid ipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. 114 But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSFYI Our twittering guys confirmed that we don\'t tweet directly from HRC The closest we come to that is to send out quotes from her official statements, e.g. using the format: Secretary Clinton: ...We will work with the Goldman family and the Brazilian Government with the goal of ensuring this young boy\'s return. Just saw Newsweek piece and went over site with Nora Nora can show to you. It\'s a leap for Newsweek to say that the State Dept DipNote Twittering = Secretary Clinton Twittering. I did a scan (and will do a longer one) but there appears to be no first person Twittering in Secretary\'s Clinton\'s name. I\'ll send you the newsweek piece Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog http ://twitte r.co mid ipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. 114 But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'DipNote',5,1,'3714 - C05766604.txt','4636 and state getting a lot of good press -- now in the GuardianFyi http://www.guardian.co.uldnews/datab1og/2010/jan/29/haiti-crowdsourcing Even has a screen shot of dipnote! How to Friday: How to build a crisis reporting system Developers, technologists and volunteers around the world came together to build a crisis reporting for Haiti. Here\'s how they did it ? Comments (1) ? Buzz up! Digg it The Ushahidi crowdsourced crisis reporting in Haiti Technologists around the world came together and rapidly built a system for Haitians to request help in the wake of devastating earthquake. Using the internet to organise themselves, developers, communications experts and humanitarian organisations created a system to gather emergency requests using text messages that won praise from emergency officials and support from the US State Department. Hours after the quake, Josh Nesbit, who heads up a non-profit using mobile phones to help deliver medical care in Africa, heads sent this tweet: Reaching out to FrontlineSMS users in #Haiti with hopes of establishing local SMS gateway for http://haiti.ushahidi.com','4636 and state getting a lot of good press -- now in the GuardianFyi http://www.guardian.co.uldnews/datab1og/2010/jan/29/haiti-crowdsourcing Even has a screen shot of dipnote! How to Friday: How to build a crisis reporting system Developers, technologists and volunteers around the world came together to build a crisis reporting for Haiti. Here\'s how they did it ? Comments (1) ? Buzz up! Digg it The Ushahidi crowdsourced crisis reporting in Haiti Technologists around the world came together and rapidly built a system for Haitians to request help in the wake of devastating earthquake. Using the internet to organise themselves, developers, communications experts and humanitarian organisations created a system to gather emergency requests using text messages that won praise from emergency officials and support from the US State Department. Hours after the quake, Josh Nesbit, who heads up a non-profit using mobile phones to help deliver medical care in Africa, heads sent this tweet: Reaching out to FrontlineSMS users in #Haiti with hopes of establishing local SMS gateway for http://haiti.ushahidi.com'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Dipu_Moni',1,1,'2591 - C05764088.txt','Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 i\'w: lVieeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 i2W: Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16ok Also give a copy to EAP rep who will be at mtg. Done - I put one copy on your desk and will give a spare copy to Claire. PIs print for my mtg. See below Yunus still very concerned about future of Grameen 45 Dear Melanne: Greetings from Bangladesh!!! Bangladesh Foreign Minister Ms Dipu Moni will call on Secretary Clinton on September 16 to discuss the details of the visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister Ms ilas?na \'blazed to the USA during the UN General Assembly meeting. Please see if the issues of Grameen Bank can be raised in a friendly way. I sought an appointment with the Prime Minister to brief her on our problems, at the advice of the US ambassador in Dhaka. But it is now over six weeks, her office never responded. Almost every important person in Bangladesh congratulated me for receiving the Presibential Meda of Freedom. Prime Minister and her party said not a word about it. So you can see the depth of the problem. I thought I should keep you briefed and let you figure out what to be done. 46','Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 \"i\'w: lVieeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 i2W: Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16ok Also give a copy to EAP rep who will be at mtg. Done - I put one copy on your desk and will give a spare copy to Claire. PIs print for my mtg. See below Yunus still very concerned about future of Grameen 45 Dear Melanne: Greetings from Bangladesh!!! Bangladesh Foreign Minister Ms Dipu Moni will call on Secretary Clinton on September 16 to discuss the details of the visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister Ms ilas?na \'blazed to the USA during the UN General Assembly meeting. Please see if the issues of Grameen Bank can be raised in a friendly way. I sought an appointment with the Prime Minister to brief her on our problems, at the advice of the US ambassador in Dhaka. But it is now over six weeks, her office never responded. Almost every important person in Bangladesh congratulated me for receiving the Presibential Meda; of Freedom. Prime Minister and her party said not a word about it. So you can see the depth of the problem. I thought I should keep you briefed and let you figure out what to be done. 46'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Director_of_Policy_Planning',3,1,'3357 - C05765891.txt','for S -- a stunning factThe Quadrennial America\'s Place in the World survey conducted both generally among the American public and among Council on Foreign Relations members found that a plurality of the (American) public now says that China, not the United States, is the world\'s leading economic power. Currently, 44% of the public says China is the world\'s leading economic power, while just 27% name the United States. As recently as the beginning of last year, 41% said the U.S. was the top economic power while 3 0 % said China. On the brighter side, \'Despite widespread anxiety over the economy, public support for free trade agreements has increased since 2008. A modest plurality now sees free trade agreements as good for the U.S. in April 2008, a plurality said such agreements were bad for the country. The two sentiments may well be related, of course. Anne-Marie Slaughter Director of Policy Planning U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2972','for S -- a stunning factThe Quadrennial \"America\'s Place in the World\" survey conducted both generally among the American public and among Council on Foreign Relations members found that \"a plurality of the (American) public now says that China, not the United States, is the world\'s leading economic power. Currently, 44% of the public says China is the world\'s leading economic power, while just 27% name the United States. As recently as the beginning of last year, 41% said the U.S. was the top economic power while 3 0 % said China.\" On the brighter side, \'Despite widespread anxiety over the economy, public support for free trade agreements has increased since 2008. A modest plurality now sees free trade agreements as good for the U.S.; in April 2008, a plurality said such agreements were bad for the country.\" The two sentiments may well be related, of course. Anne-Marie Slaughter Director of Policy Planning U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2972'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Director_of_Policy_Planning',3,1,'3397 - C05765966.txt','for S -- a family pleaThis is probably entirely inappropriate, but I had gathered that you were thinking possibly of taking off on Dec 21. I would urge you to ? for your own sake. The pace is absolutely killing and you deserve it. But it will also mean that a lot of folks who would like to take some time off with their family before Xmas (e.g. moms like me who are necessary to make Xmas happen) would feel much freer to do so. AM Anne-Marie Slaughter Director of Policy Planning U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2972','for S -- a family pleaThis is probably entirely inappropriate, but I had gathered that you were thinking possibly of taking off on Dec 21. I would urge you to ? for your own sake. The pace is absolutely killing and you deserve it. But it will also mean that a lot of folks who would like to take some time off with their family before Xmas (e.g. moms like me who are necessary to make Xmas happen) would feel much freer to do so. AM Anne-Marie Slaughter Director of Policy Planning U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2972'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Director_of_Policy_Planning',3,1,'3691 - C05766557.txt','looking goodThere is a very elegant picture of you on the front page of the IHT. AM Anne-Marie Slaughter Director of Policy Planning U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2972','looking goodThere is a very elegant picture of you on the front page of the IHT. AM Anne-Marie Slaughter Director of Policy Planning U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2972'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Director_of_the_Central_Intelligence_Agency',4,1,'197 - C05739792.txt','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)To be clear, this is not on Thursday. It\'s at some later time apart from the already schedule HPSCI & SSCI briefings FYI David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi By KATIE GLUECK I 11/14/12 9:32 AM EST Updated: 11/14/12 9:54 AM EST Gen. David Petraeus will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein told POLITICO Wednesday morning. But the exact schedule has not been set for his testimony. Mr. Petraeus has indicated his willingness [to testify]. He is eager to come before the committee so we will work out the details, Feinstein said. Earlier Wednesday, Fox New reported that the former director of the CIA who resigned last week over an extramarital affair, will still testify voluntarily on Friday before congressional intelligence committees regarding the Sept, 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya. Petraeus was initially slated to offer testimony on Benghazi at closed hearings before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Feinstein, the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said on CNN\'s The Situation Room on Tuesday that she believed Petraeus would eventually appear before the committee because he is a \'\'responsible person.','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)To be clear, this is not on Thursday. It\'s at some later time apart from the already schedule HPSCI & SSCI briefings FYI David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi By KATIE GLUECK I 11/14/12 9:32 AM EST Updated: 11/14/12 9:54 AM EST Gen. David Petraeus will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein told POLITICO Wednesday morning. But the exact schedule has not been set for his testimony. \"Mr. Petraeus has indicated his willingness [to testify]. He is eager to come before the committee so we will work out the details,\" Feinstein said. Earlier Wednesday, Fox New reported that the former director of the CIA who resigned last week over an extramarital affair, will still testify voluntarily on Friday before congressional intelligence committees regarding the Sept, 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya. Petraeus was initially slated to offer testimony on Benghazi at closed hearings before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Feinstein, the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said on CNN\'s \"The Situation Room\" on Tuesday that she believed Petraeus would eventually appear before the committee because he is a \'\'responsible person.\"'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Director_of_the_Central_Intelligence_Agency',4,1,'200 - C05739795.txt','POLITICO Breaking News- .. _ . . From POLITICO Breaking News Driailto:breakingnews@politico.corn] POLITICO Breaking News Gen. David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced The 7:30 a.m. meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred. For more information... http://www.politico.com To unsubscribes http :h dyn politico .com/unsubscri be.cfm?em ail?BIumerifelcUR@S tate .Go v&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B88 E9D5D51C68&a lertID=1','POLITICO Breaking News- .. _ . . From POLITICO Breaking News Driailto:breakingnews@politico.corn] POLITICO Breaking News Gen. David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced The 7:30 a.m. meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred. For more information... http://www.politico.com To unsubscribes http :h dyn politico .com/unsubscri be.cfm?em ail?BIumerifelcUR@S tate .Go v&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B88 E9D5D51C68&a lertID=1'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Director_of_the_Central_Intelligence_Agency',4,1,'202 - C05739797.txt','POLITICO Breaking NewsFrom Blumenfeld, Joshua R POLITICO Breaking News Gen David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced. The 7:30 am meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred For more information http-//www politico corn To unsubscribe, http://dyn.politico.corn/unsubscribe.cfm?ernail=BlumenfeldiR@State.Gov&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B8BE9D5D5 I C68&al ertID=1','POLITICO Breaking NewsFrom Blumenfeld, Joshua R POLITICO Breaking News Gen David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced. The 7:30 am meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred For more information http-//www politico corn To unsubscribe, http://dyn.politico.corn/unsubscribe.cfm?ernail=BlumenfeldiR@State.Gov&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B8BE9D5D5 I C68&al ertID=1'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Director_of_the_Central_Intelligence_Agency',4,1,'210 - C05739805.txt','Fvv: WS3: Hillary and Libya WSJ: Hillary and LibyaHillary and Libya November 16. 2012 Wall Street Journal David Petraeus told Congress Friday in closed hearings that the CIA believed from the start that the September 1 attacks on the U_S. consulate in Benghazi o,,ere by terrorists. That leaves one VIP xvho\'S snil missing from Congressional serAny: Hillary Clinton. GOP Congressman Peter Kin!! said Mr. Petracits`s testimony differed from what the former CIA director told Congress itnim2diately after the attacks. Mr. King also said Mr. Petraeus said that the CIA\'s orig.inal talking poii t. on the attacks were cditt.d. The. 21t.,::\'red version beealrie the basis \'.or U.N., Ambassador Susan Rice\'s misieading and now infamotis comm<iints hiamino the aitacks on a YouTube video. Both that discrepancy aild the :Sate of the altered talking points need further digt:iing. especially if Ms. Rice is nominated to be the next Secretary of State. But Mr. Petraeus wasn\'t responsible for lax consulate security or the U.S, policy that led to the Libya debacle. That\'s Mrs, Clinton\'s bailiwick. Last month in interviews from deepest Peru_ the Secretary of State said 1 take . . responstbility for Benghazi.','Fvv: WS3: Hillary and Libya WSJ: Hillary and LibyaHillary and Libya November 16. 2012 Wall Street Journal David Petraeus told Congress Friday in closed hearings that the CIA believed from the start that the September 1 attacks on the U_S. consulate in Benghazi o,,ere by terrorists. That leaves one VIP xvho\'S snil missing from Congressional serAny: Hillary Clinton. GOP Congressman Peter Kin!! said Mr. Petracits`s testimony differed from what the former CIA director told Congress itnim2diately after the attacks. Mr. King also said Mr. Petraeus said that the CIA\'s orig.inal talking poii t. on the attacks were cditt.d. The. 21t.,::\'red version beealrie the basis \'.or U.N., Ambassador Susan Rice\'s misieading and now infamotis comm<iints hiamino the aitacks on a YouTube video. Both that discrepancy aild the :Sate of the altered talking points need further digt:iing. especially if Ms. Rice is nominated to be the next Secretary of State. But Mr. Petraeus wasn\'t responsible for lax consulate security or the U.S, policy that led to the Libya debacle. That\'s Mrs, Clinton\'s bailiwick. Last month in interviews from deepest Peru_ the Secretary of State said \"1 take . . responstbility\" for Benghazi.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Dirksen_Senate_Office_Building',1,1,'1571 - C05761386.txt','mini schedule 5/20/098:55 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Dirksen Senate Office Building 9:00 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 9:15 am En route to the Dirksen Building 9:15 am ARRIVE Dirksen Senate Office Building 9:30 am TESTIMONY BEFORE SENATE APPROPRIATIONS 12:00 pm SUBCOMMITTEE ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS 192 Dirksen Senate Office Building 12:05 pm DEPART Dirksen Senate Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:20 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:05 pm DEPART State Department *En route Hart Senate Office Building 1:20 pm ARRIVE Hart Senate Office Building 1:30 pm TESTIMONY BEFORE SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE 5:00 pm 216 Hart Senate Office Building 5:05 pm DEPART Hart Senate Office Building *En route State Department 5:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 5:30 pm OFFICE TIME 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 13','mini schedule 5/20/098:55 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Dirksen Senate Office Building 9:00 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 9:15 am En route to the Dirksen Building 9:15 am ARRIVE Dirksen Senate Office Building 9:30 am TESTIMONY BEFORE SENATE APPROPRIATIONS 12:00 pm SUBCOMMITTEE ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS 192 Dirksen Senate Office Building 12:05 pm DEPART Dirksen Senate Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:20 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:05 pm DEPART State Department *En route Hart Senate Office Building 1:20 pm ARRIVE Hart Senate Office Building 1:30 pm TESTIMONY BEFORE SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE 5:00 pm 216 Hart Senate Office Building 5:05 pm DEPART Hart Senate Office Building *En route State Department 5:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 5:30 pm OFFICE TIME 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 13'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Disarmament',1,1,'2956 - C05764764.txt','(Reuters) INLA militants to end violence, Irish foreign minister saysDUBLIN, Oct 11 (Reuters) - The Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) is about to announce the end of its violent campaign against British control of Northern Ireland, Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin said on Sunday. That\'s a welcome development, Martin told journalists ahead of his talks with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Asked whether he wanted the INLA to decommission its weapons, Martin said: Absolutely. My understanding is that would be part of the statement emanating from the INLA that they are ceasing all violent activity. Doug O\'Neill Watch Officer Operations. Center Department of State (202) 647-1512','(Reuters) INLA militants to end violence, Irish foreign minister saysDUBLIN, Oct 11 (Reuters) - The Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) is about to announce the end of its violent campaign against British control of Northern Ireland, Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin said on Sunday. \"That\'s a welcome development,\" Martin told journalists ahead of his talks with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Asked whether he wanted the INLA to decommission its weapons, Martin said: \"Absolutely. My understanding is that would be part of the statement emanating from the INLA that they are ceasing all violent activity.\" Doug O\'Neill Watch Officer Operations. Center Department of State (202) 647-1512'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Disclaimer',3,1,'2379 - C05763432.txt','great friend great friend (and a member of her original Students of the World organization)of the World organization) (and a member of her original Students is one of the Americans who accidently crossed the border--- FYI is one of the Americans w o accidently crossed the border--- ...and is being held by the Iranian gov... enclosed is a short note from of Joshua Fattal)... he says you all are doing a great job and he is just reaching out to anyone who could maybe help...again this is just an fyi-love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you received this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of the error via email to disclaimerinquiries@ideacity.com and please delete the email from your system, retaining no copies in any media. We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008','great friend great friend (and a member of her original Students of the World organization)of the World organization) (and a member of her original Students is one of the Americans who accidently crossed the border--- FYI is one of the Americans w o accidently crossed the border--- ...and is being held by the Iranian gov... enclosed is a short note from of Joshua Fattal)... he says you all are doing a great job and he is just reaching out to anyone who could maybe help...again this is just an fyi-love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. 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We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Disclaimer',3,1,'2762 - C05764429.txt','just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflectsClinton Is?-over all it reflects your amazing strength ofPurpose...keep on Sis and love I think it was in your clips over the weekend but I will send it to your right now reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it Could you be sure I get this article? reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love Someone sent this article to me yesterday it was entitled: It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? She\'s not answering those crisis calls at the White House. But she\'s quietly revolutionizing American foreign policy. By David Rothkopf Sunday, August 23, 2009 reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love I can imagine how intense this week was as you and the entire Spence clan gave Big Roy the best ever sendoff. Does your title refer to the ad or something else? your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you received this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of the error via email to disclaimerinquiries@ideacity.com and please delete the email from your system, retaining no copies in any media. We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008','just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflectsClinton Is?-over all it reflects your amazing strength of\"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love I think it was in your clips over the weekend but I will send it to your right now reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it Could you be sure I get this article? reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love Someone sent this article to me yesterday it was entitled: \"It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? She\'s not answering those crisis calls at the White House. But she\'s quietly revolutionizing American foreign policy.\" By David Rothkopf Sunday, August 23, 2009 reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love I can imagine how intense this week was as you and the entire Spence clan gave Big Roy the best ever sendoff. Does your title refer to the ad or something else? your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you received this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of the error via email to disclaimerinquiries@ideacity.com and please delete the email from your system, retaining no copies in any media. We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Disclaimer',3,1,'2763 - C05764431.txt','just read atter a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflects just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflectsreflects your amazing strength of\'Purpose...keep on Sis and love My fax is broken, so I didn\'t get any clips. I hope to get it fixed today and hope to receive all that I missed. your amazing strength ofPurpose...keep on Sis and love I think it was in your clips over the weekend but I will send it to your right now Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love Could you be sure I get this article? reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love I can imagine how intense this week was as you and the entire Spence clan gave Big Roy the best ever sendoff. Does your title refer to the ad or something else? your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you received this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of the error via email to disclaimerinquiries@ideacity.com and please delete the email from your system, retaining no copies in any media. We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008','just read atter a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflects just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflectsreflects your amazing strength of\'Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love My fax is broken, so I didn\'t get any clips. I hope to get it fixed today and hope to receive all that I missed. your amazing strength of\"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love I think it was in your clips over the weekend but I will send it to your right now Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love Could you be sure I get this article? reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love I can imagine how intense this week was as you and the entire Spence clan gave Big Roy the best ever sendoff. Does your title refer to the ad or something else? your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you received this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of the error via email to disclaimerinquiries@ideacity.com and please delete the email from your system, retaining no copies in any media. We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Discouraged_worker',1,1,'3286 - C05765783.txt','FYI: Policy implications of jobs losses. SidH: If Roubini is right, and he\'s been mostly right so far, one of the few, then without additional and large stimulus devoted to putting a floor on job loss, the pressure on protectionism will be far more intense. (Protectionism, by any name, should not be dismissed as a targeted tool in an ongoing policy to force China to revalue its currency. The US is not without means here.) The deficit will be high in any case and the Republicans will always attempt to exploit it no matter what its number. Whether another stimulus can pass Congress is another matter. Still, what matters in the short-run--and long-run--are achievable results. To most people, the deficit is an abstraction employment and housing--and insecurity about both--are their vital, concrete and immediate issues. Sid http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2009/11/15/2009-11- 15_the_worst_is_yet_to_come_unemployed_americans_should_hunker_down_for_more job_lo.html The worst is yet to come: Unemployed Americans should hunker down for more job losses BY Nouriel Roubini Sunday, November 15th 2009, 4:00 AM Think the worst is over? Wrong. Conditions in the U.S. labor markets are awful and worsening. While the official unemployment rate is already 10.2% and another 200,000 jobs were lost in October, when you include discouraged workers and partially employed workers the figure is a whopping 17.5%. While losing 200,000 jobs per month is better than the 700,000 jobs lost in January, current job losses still average more than the per month rate of 150,000 during the last recession. Also, remember: The last recession ended in November 2001, but job losses continued for more than a year and half until June of 2003 ditto for the 1990-91 recession. So we can expect that job losses will continue until the end of 2010 at the earliest. In other words, if you are unemployed and looking for work and just waiting for the economy to turn the corner, you had better hunker down. All the economic numbers suggest this will take a while. The jobs just are not coming back. There\'s really just one hope for our leaders to turn things around: a bold prescription that increases the fiscal stimulus with another round of labor-intensive, shovel-ready infrastructure projects, helps fiscally strapped state and local governments and provides a temporary tax credit to the private sector to hire more workers. Helping the unemployed just by extending unemployment benefits is necessary not sufficient it leads to persistent unemployment rather than job creation. The long-term picture for workers and families is even worse than current job loss numbers alone would suggest. Now as a way of sharing the pain, many firms are telling their workers to cut hours, take furloughs and accept lower wages. Specifically, that fall in hours worked is equivalent to another 3 million full time jobs lost on top of the 7.5 million jobs formally lost. This is very bad news but we must face facts. Many of the lost jobs are gone forever, including construction jobs, finance jobs and manufacturing jobs. Recent studies suggest that a quarter of U.S. jobs are fully out-sourceable over time to other countries.','FYI: Policy implications of jobs losses. SidH: If Roubini is right, and he\'s been mostly right so far, one of the few, then without additional and large stimulus devoted to putting a floor on job loss, the pressure on protectionism will be far more intense. (Protectionism, by any name, should not be dismissed as a targeted tool in an ongoing policy to force China to revalue its currency. The US is not without means here.) The deficit will be high in any case and the Republicans will always attempt to exploit it no matter what its number. Whether another stimulus can pass Congress is another matter. Still, what matters in the short-run--and long-run--are achievable results. To most people, the deficit is an abstraction; employment and housing--and insecurity about both--are their vital, concrete and immediate issues. Sid http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2009/11/15/2009-11- 15_the_worst_is_yet_to_come_unemployed_americans_should_hunker_down_for_more job_lo.html The worst is yet to come: Unemployed Americans should hunker down for more job losses BY Nouriel Roubini Sunday, November 15th 2009, 4:00 AM Think the worst is over? Wrong. Conditions in the U.S. labor markets are awful and worsening. While the official unemployment rate is already 10.2% and another 200,000 jobs were lost in October, when you include discouraged workers and partially employed workers the figure is a whopping 17.5%. While losing 200,000 jobs per month is better than the 700,000 jobs lost in January, current job losses still average more than the per month rate of 150,000 during the last recession. Also, remember: The last recession ended in November 2001, but job losses continued for more than a year and half until June of 2003; ditto for the 1990-91 recession. So we can expect that job losses will continue until the end of 2010 at the earliest. In other words, if you are unemployed and looking for work and just waiting for the economy to turn the corner, you had better hunker down. All the economic numbers suggest this will take a while. The jobs just are not coming back. There\'s really just one hope for our leaders to turn things around: a bold prescription that increases the fiscal stimulus with another round of labor-intensive, shovel-ready infrastructure projects, helps fiscally strapped state and local governments and provides a temporary tax credit to the private sector to hire more workers. Helping the unemployed just by extending unemployment benefits is necessary not sufficient; it leads to persistent unemployment rather than job creation. The long-term picture for workers and families is even worse than current job loss numbers alone would suggest. Now as a way of sharing the pain, many firms are telling their workers to cut hours, take furloughs and accept lower wages. Specifically, that fall in hours worked is equivalent to another 3 million full time jobs lost on top of the 7.5 million jobs formally lost. This is very bad news but we must face facts. Many of the lost jobs are gone forever, including construction jobs, finance jobs and manufacturing jobs. Recent studies suggest that a quarter of U.S. jobs are fully out-sourceable over time to other countries.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Discrimination',3,1,'1908 - C05762432.txt','Clinton - same sexSee below I\'m sure S has seen this, but in case she hasn\'t, it shd be good medicine. It could not b more positive. Clinton blazes trail on same sex benefits <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitst> Posted: 07:18 PM ET Share <javascript:cnnShowOverlay(\'cnnShare42735\')> I Permalink <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on- same-sex-benefits> I 2 Comments <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefits/ilcomments> I Add a comment <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitsffladdcomment> Elise Labott CNN State Department Producer Yesterday\'s groundbreaking move by President Obama to provide some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees came to fruition in large part due to Secretary of Clinton, who first put the issue on the table. It is unclear whether the Obama administration came to office planning to offer government-wide benefits to domestic partners of civil service employees, but Clinton, a longtime advocate of gay rights, was on it day one. Since President Obama named her as his pick for Secretary of State in November, Clinton\'s transition staff and the State Department had been working with members of the American Foreign Service Association and the group GLIFAA (Gays & Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies) on what could be done to extend benefits to domestic partners of diplomats serving abroad. At her very first senior staff meeting Clinton instructed the State Department to review whether she had the authority to extend benefits to same-sex domestic partners. About a week later a gay employee asked Clinton during a town hall with employees to eliminate discrimination against same sex partners. The Secretary of State drew loud applause when she said the issue was of real concern to her, and that she was already working on it. Several weeks ago, a memo to employees from Clinton instituting the changes was leaked to the press. Clinton\'s aides at the time said the memo was a draft, and that Clinton couldn\'t change policies without an interagency review of the issue to make sure State Department actions wouldn\'t negatively affect other agencies. But the memo seemed to light a fire under the administration, which quickly caught up to Clinton\'s lead. 12','Clinton - same sexSee below I\'m sure S has seen this, but in case she hasn\'t, it shd be good medicine. It could not b more positive. Clinton blazes trail on same sex benefits <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitst> Posted: 07:18 PM ET Share <javascript:cnnShowOverlay(\'cnnShare42735\');> I Permalink <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on- same-sex-benefits> I 2 Comments <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefits/ilcomments> I Add a comment <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitsffladdcomment> Elise Labott CNN State Department Producer Yesterday\'s groundbreaking move by President Obama to provide some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees came to fruition in large part due to Secretary of Clinton, who first put the issue on the table. It is unclear whether the Obama administration came to office planning to offer government-wide benefits to domestic partners of civil service employees, but Clinton, a longtime advocate of gay rights, was on it day one. Since President Obama named her as his pick for Secretary of State in November, Clinton\'s transition staff and the State Department had been working with members of the American Foreign Service Association and the group GLIFAA (Gays & Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies) on what could be done to extend benefits to domestic partners of diplomats serving abroad. At her very first senior staff meeting Clinton instructed the State Department to review whether she had the authority to extend benefits to same-sex domestic partners. About a week later a gay employee asked Clinton during a town hall with employees to eliminate discrimination against same sex partners. The Secretary of State drew loud applause when she said the issue was \"of real concern\" to her, and that she was already working on it. Several weeks ago, a memo to employees from Clinton instituting the changes was leaked to the press. Clinton\'s aides at the time said the memo was a draft, and that Clinton couldn\'t change policies without an \"interagency review\" of the issue to make sure State Department actions wouldn\'t negatively affect other agencies. But the memo seemed to light a fire under the administration, which quickly caught up to Clinton\'s lead. 12'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Discrimination',3,1,'2563 - C05764035.txt','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design;'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Discrimination',3,1,'3442 - C05766048.txt','We ought to do outreachCheryl: Yes, the Secretary should make the call I remain ready to participate in any meetings with any domestic or international gay rights groups to brief them on what we are doing, and on my conversations with Museveni on this issue. I plan to meet with Cheryl Benton and others today this afternoon to work on an outreach strategy. Regards, Johnnie Thx Should we have S also call pres? Cheryl: I am happy to participate in any outreach meetings on this issue and would be pleased to share contents of my conversations with President Museveni and his reassurances to me. (We continue to monitor this issue and I am prepared to go back to Museveni at any time to express our deep concerns and to press him to deep six this legislation.) See below. I am looking at the article and don\'t know where this stands in terms of what will really happen (welcome an update) but we should do some sort of meeting now with international gay groups to lay out what we have done. The process will focus not only our public and quiet diplomacy (calls to pres, etc) efforts but also it will give chance for feedback on more we should do. I am worried this will not turn out well. We need some outreach unless I am missing what is being done in dept. Can we do this in next several days? Cdm Uganda to Drop Death Penalty, Life in Jail for Gays (Updatel)Last Updated: December 9, 2009 10:44 EST By Fred Ojambo Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Uganda will drop the death penalty and life imprisonment for gays in a refined version of an anti- gay bill expected to be ready for presentation to Parliament in two weeks, James Nsaba Buturo, the minister of ethics and integrity, said.The draft bill, which is under consideration by a parliamentary committee, will drop the two punishments to attract the support of religious leaders who are opposed to these penalties, Buturo said today in a phone interview from the capital, Kampala.Ugandan lawmaker David Bahati presented a private member\'s bill on Oct. 14 which sought the death penalty and life imprisonment for gay people in the country. The Ugandan government supports the bill because homosexuality and lesbianism are repugnant to the Ugandan culture, Buturo said. Still, it favors a more refined set of punishments, he said.ln addition to formulating punishments for the gay people, the bill will also promote counseling to help attract errant people to acceptable sexual orientation, said Buturo.The proposed legislation has attracted criticism from gay rights activists, both locally and internationally, who argue that the law would promote discrimination and hatred toward the gay community.','We ought to do outreachCheryl: Yes, the Secretary should make the call I remain ready to participate in any meetings with any domestic or international gay rights groups to brief them on what we are doing, and on my conversations with Museveni on this issue. I plan to meet with Cheryl Benton and others today this afternoon to work on an outreach strategy. Regards, Johnnie Thx Should we have S also call pres? Cheryl: I am happy to participate in any outreach meetings on this issue and would be pleased to share contents of my conversations with President Museveni and his reassurances to me. (We continue to monitor this issue and I am prepared to go back to Museveni at any time to express our deep concerns and to press him to deep six this legislation.) See below. I am looking at the article and don\'t know where this stands in terms of what will really happen (welcome an update) but we should do some sort of meeting now with international gay groups to lay out what we have done. The process will focus not only our public and quiet diplomacy (calls to pres, etc) efforts but also it will give chance for feedback on more we should do. I am worried this will not turn out well. We need some outreach unless I am missing what is being done in dept. Can we do this in next several days? Cdm Uganda to Drop Death Penalty, Life in Jail for Gays (Updatel)Last Updated: December 9, 2009 10:44 EST By Fred Ojambo Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Uganda will drop the death penalty and life imprisonment for gays in a refined version of an anti- gay bill expected to be ready for presentation to Parliament in two weeks, James Nsaba Buturo, the minister of ethics and integrity, said.The draft bill, which is under consideration by a parliamentary committee, will drop the two punishments to attract the support of religious leaders who are opposed to these penalties, Buturo said today in a phone interview from the capital, Kampala.Ugandan lawmaker David Bahati presented a private member\'s bill on Oct. 14 which sought the death penalty and life imprisonment for gay people in the country. The Ugandan government supports the bill because homosexuality and lesbianism are \"repugnant to the Ugandan culture,\" Buturo said. Still, it favors a more refined set of punishments, he said.ln addition to formulating punishments for the gay people, the bill will also promote counseling to help \"attract errant people to acceptable sexual orientation,\" said Buturo.The proposed legislation has attracted criticism from gay rights activists, both locally and internationally, who argue that the law would promote discrimination and hatred toward the gay community.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Disease',1,1,'3091 - C05765000.txt','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about death panels. As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about \"death panels.\" As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Displaced_persons_camp',2,2,'3058 - C05764944.txt','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"\"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Displaced_persons_camp',2,2,'3061 - C05764951.txt','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Distinguished_Conduct_Medal',4,1,'111 - C05739687.txt','Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 1200 (SBU) Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 0700 (SBU) B6Here are more details on the overnight traffic accident. Dear Colleagues, S/E Chris Stevens provided the following update from Benghazi at 1200 EDT to Embassy Tripoli DCM Polaschik and NEA/MAG Director Roebuck: Traffic accident: Following discussions with S/E Stevens and other USG officials, the TNC has agreed not to issue any public statement regarding the accident. S/E Stevens\' USG colleagues are waiting for guidance from their HQ regarding proposed compensation of 52,000 Libyan dinars ($43,312): 13,000 ($10,828) per victim, to cover funeral costs and other compensation. TNC will accompany S/E Stevens on his courtesy calls on the families, to take place either today or tomorrow. In the view of S/E Stevens, the TNC has been handling this incident in a professional and low-profile manner. [Note: S/E Stevens separately provided the following details of the accident: The U.S. vehicle was traveling back from the Benghazi airport at moderate speed. The U.S. vehicle was struck by the Libyan vehicle going at high speed in an intersection. As a correction to earlier information - four people were killed and only two were injured.] Police chief: S/E Stevens met with the Benghazi chief of police today, following discussions related to the accident. The police chief is a university professor who took on these police duties after the revolution. According to the police chief, there are only 3,000 police in the Benghazi area, down from 6,000 prior to the revolution. Many police simply did not return to their jobs after the revolution, as they feared retaliation. EU and UK reps have met with the Special Envoy Stevens reported at 0700 EDT on 4/26: ? Traffic accident: Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seatbelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee injuries are light if any, Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? TNC head Mahmoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to be met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Christina Tomlinson Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center tomfinsonct@state,gov 202-6474512 Itg1kik ,MEN7 oi rrr Ops Center celebrates its SOth anniversary with 24 hours of OPERATIONS CENTER worldwide service on April 30, Register now to participAe.','Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 1200 (SBU) Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 0700 (SBU) B6Here are more details on the overnight traffic accident. Dear Colleagues, S/E Chris Stevens provided the following update from Benghazi at 1200 EDT to Embassy Tripoli DCM Polaschik and NEA/MAG Director Roebuck: Traffic accident: Following discussions with S/E Stevens and other USG officials, the TNC has agreed not to issue any public statement regarding the accident. S/E Stevens\' USG colleagues are waiting for guidance from their HQ regarding proposed compensation of 52,000 Libyan dinars ($43,312): 13,000 ($10,828) per victim, to cover funeral costs and other compensation. TNC will accompany S/E Stevens on his courtesy calls on the families, to take place either today or tomorrow. In the view of S/E Stevens, the TNC has been handling this incident in a professional and low-profile manner. [Note: S/E Stevens separately provided the following details of the accident: The U.S. vehicle was traveling back from the Benghazi airport at moderate speed. The U.S. vehicle was struck by the Libyan vehicle going at high speed in an intersection. As a correction to earlier information - four people were killed and only two were injured.] Police chief: S/E Stevens met with the Benghazi chief of police today, following discussions related to the accident. The police chief is a university professor who took on these police duties after the revolution. According to the police chief, there are only 3,000 police in the Benghazi area, down from 6,000 prior to the revolution. Many police simply did not return to their jobs after the revolution, as they feared retaliation. EU and UK reps have met with the Special Envoy Stevens reported at 0700 EDT on 4/26: ? Traffic accident: Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seatbelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee injuries are light if any, Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? TNC head Mahmoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to be met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Christina Tomlinson Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center tomfinsonct@state,gov 202-6474512 Itg1kik ,MEN7 oi rrr Ops Center celebrates its SOth anniversary with 24 hours of OPERATIONS CENTER worldwide service on April 30\", Register now to participAe.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Distinguished_Conduct_Medal',4,1,'1803 - C05761918.txt','the Cable BROADCAST NOTICE: Dan Piccuta - RetirementThe New ForeienPolicv.com Passport : Tom Ricks : Dan Drezner : Stephen Walt : David Rothkopf : Marc Lynch The Cable : Madam Secretary : Net Effect : Shadow Govt. : The Argument : The Call US Embassy Beijing decapitated Thu, 05/14/2009 - 10:04am Citing the desire to spend more time with his wife, the charge d\'affaires of the U.S. embassy in Beijing, Dan Piccuta, has announced his retirement, a notice issued to embassy employees and obtained by The Cable says. Piccuta\'s departure will leave the embassy decapitated as of July 1, a source said. If the process for selecting an ambassador to Beijing wasn\'t in high gear before, we better hope it is now, the official said. The U.S. embassy in Beijing will also need a formal, actual deputy chief of mission. One possibility -- that Bill Weinstein, who has been the effective DCM in Beijing for four months now, would be able to drop the acting title. (The Cable previously reported that several people had turned down the Beijing ambassador job.) Piccuta\'s retirement announcement here: It seems to me that for some time now we have been living in a non-stop diplomatic highlights film. I won\'t soon forget the thrill of supporting our US Olympic family, the President and other Americans during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games. We can be proud to have safely and securely consolidated employees at our beautiful new embassy where proximity to colleagues and techno wizardry have catalyzed collaboration in our professional efforts. To that list we can now add our contributions to the engagement with China of a new U.S. administration through mutual efforts to build a positive, cooperative and comprehensive bilateral relationship. Your accomplishments are too numerous to mention in more detail, but the depth, breadth and excellence of our agencies and posts in China are acclaimed as without equal among U.S. diplomatic missions. Just as important have been successes in improving work-life balance throughout the Mission, in facilitating employment of our family members, and in promoting the sense of community and mutual support among employees, sections, and agencies as well as with constituent and neighboring posts. I am hopeful that some have noticed the effort to provide deserving officers, specialists, family members and LES employees with opportunities for professional growth including in supervisory and leadership roles. Because of the ever-increasing diversity and talent of our team, the exit of any one colleague has never diluted our combined strength nor caused us or the Department concern. I am therefore confident that we will manage the many transitions we\'ll address in the coming months with exceptional competence and that we can count on each others\' support as we prepare for new leadership throughout','\"the Cable\" BROADCAST NOTICE: Dan Piccuta - RetirementThe New ForeienPolicv.com Passport : Tom Ricks : Dan Drezner : Stephen Walt : David Rothkopf : Marc Lynch The Cable : Madam Secretary : Net Effect : Shadow Govt. : The Argument : The Call US Embassy Beijing \"decapitated\" Thu, 05/14/2009 - 10:04am Citing the desire to spend more time with his wife, the charge d\'affaires of the U.S. embassy in Beijing, Dan Piccuta, has announced his retirement, a notice issued to embassy employees and obtained by The Cable says. Piccuta\'s departure will leave the embassy \"decapitated\" as of July 1, a source said. \"If the process for selecting an ambassador to Beijing wasn\'t in high gear before, we better hope it is now,\" the official said. The U.S. embassy in Beijing will also need a formal, actual deputy chief of mission. One possibility -- that Bill Weinstein, who has been the effective DCM in Beijing for four months now, would be able to drop the \"acting\" title. (The Cable previously reported that several people had turned down the Beijing ambassador job.) Piccuta\'s retirement announcement here: It seems to me that for some time now we have been living in a non-stop diplomatic highlights film. I won\'t soon forget the thrill of supporting our US Olympic family, the President and other Americans during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games. We can be proud to have safely and securely consolidated employees at our beautiful new embassy where proximity to colleagues and techno wizardry have catalyzed collaboration in our professional efforts. To that list we can now add our contributions to the engagement with China of a new U.S. administration through mutual efforts to build a positive, cooperative and comprehensive bilateral relationship. Your accomplishments are too numerous to mention in more detail, but the depth, breadth and excellence of our agencies and posts in China are acclaimed as without equal among U.S. diplomatic missions. Just as important have been successes in improving work-life balance throughout the Mission, in facilitating employment of our family members, and in promoting the sense of community and mutual support among employees, sections, and agencies as well as with constituent and neighboring posts. I am hopeful that some have noticed the effort to provide deserving officers, specialists, family members and LES employees with opportunities for professional growth including in supervisory and leadership roles. Because of the ever-increasing diversity and talent of our team, the exit of any one colleague has never diluted our combined strength nor caused us or the Department concern. I am therefore confident that we will manage the many transitions we\'ll address in the coming months with exceptional competence and that we can count on each others\' support as we prepare for new leadership throughout'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Distinguished_Conduct_Medal',4,1,'2017 - C05762640.txt','Time Window for S Meeting with Zelaya Tomorrow? Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #12 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 5 Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #11 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 4Fyi They are now saying that Zelaya doesn\'t want to travel tomorrow because wants to participate (remotely) in the burial ceremony on Monday for those who died in violence at the airport today. He said he will return to Washington on Tuesday in time to meet in the late afternoon. They are asking if it would be possible to have the meeting sometime on Tuesday late afternoon instead. Courtney She previously had indicated noon or later for a meeting Huma and Lona, Sorry for the late email, but Central America Office Director Christopher Webster just called me to inquire about a possible meeting between Zelaya and the Secretary tomorrow. He said they are trying to convince Zelaya to return from San Salvador to the U.S. and that A/S Shannon indicated the Secretary had said that she would be willing to meet with him tomorrow. They were wondering if they could give Zelaya a window of time for a meeting (see email below from DCM in Sal Salvador). Please advise. Thanks, Courtney The plan is for Hugo Martinez to pull Zelaya aside for me to be able to urge that he get to washdc for mtg with S tomorrow. Please tell me if there is a time window for that mtg. Tom Shannon sais earlier that it was in the afternoon. If you can find out whether Zelaya will be returning to Washington, that would be very helpful. Chris Thanks  Jacobs, Janice L Carter, Sharon Zelaya just landed in El SAlvador. Robert I Laidlaw, Philip G Llorens, Hugo Benning, Douglass R Cc: Managua POL SES-0 East, Kyle D (Managua) Managua, RSO - Officers Boyle, Kathleen L (Managua) Los Banos- Jardina, Michelle G (Managua) Pierre, Martial (Managua) Martz, Sara E (Managua) Harris, Lara K (Managua) Krzywda, David A (Managua) \'jesse.s.curtis \'donkachris Jacobs, Janice 1 Carter, Sharon (USAID/N/DMD) Blau, Robert I Jesse: Did the Nicaraguans indicate where Zelaya is headed? To San Salvador or back to Washington? I have copied Embassy San Salvador\'s Charge Bob Blau and Political Counselor Phil Laidlaw. I have also copied Ambassador Llorens and Tegucigalpa\'s Acting DCM Douglass Benning (Simon Henshaw is on leave). Thanks, Chris Looping other members of SITREP spam -- Managua understands that plane with ousted HOND President Zelaya left WDC at approx 1500 WDC time. Also understand that plane is expected in Managua at approx 1924 local. Understand that a separate plane with Argentine Pres Kirchner and Ecuadorian Pres. Correa also left WDC this afternoon en route to El Salvador. NEW INFORMATION About 45 minutes ago, Telesur had images of apparent pro-Zelaya supporters at the airport fence and trying to pull it down. Security forces inside the airport compound re-deployed to prevent a breach. It seems they did use white smoke or gas to deter protestor action. Telesur also reported that shots were fired into the assembled crowd and that one or two people were shot and killed (no names or confirmation). Images of ambulances in crowd were visible. It seems now that the fence has been breached and a handful of pro-Zelaya supporters move in and out of airport area to pick up rocks and retreat (there is open, clear area inside fence, possible construction). Security forces have taken up positions on tarmac, presumably to prevent further incursion. With respect to Micheleti assertion that NIC troops have mobilized near the border, our NIC contacts, both in GON and private citizens indicate that there has been NO/NO unusual NIC mil activity at border -- Las Manos or El Espino. However, as of 1900 Saturday, border contacts at El Espino report that HOND military reinforced its presence by about 70 personnel, who remain at El Espino. We were told this happened at Las Manos as well, but have not yet been able to confirm with our sources at that border location. Will continue to monitor and observe. 80','Time Window for S Meeting with Zelaya Tomorrow? Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #12 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 5 Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #11 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 4Fyi They are now saying that Zelaya doesn\'t want to travel tomorrow because wants to participate (remotely) in the burial ceremony on Monday for those who died in violence at the airport today. He said he will return to Washington on Tuesday in time to meet in the late afternoon. They are asking if it would be possible to have the meeting sometime on Tuesday late afternoon instead. Courtney She previously had indicated noon or later for a meeting Huma and Lona, Sorry for the late email, but Central America Office Director Christopher Webster just called me to inquire about a possible meeting between Zelaya and the Secretary tomorrow. He said they are trying to convince Zelaya to return from San Salvador to the U.S. and that A/S Shannon indicated the Secretary had said that she would be willing to meet with him tomorrow. They were wondering if they could give Zelaya a window of time for a meeting (see email below from DCM in Sal Salvador). Please advise. Thanks, Courtney The plan is for Hugo Martinez to pull Zelaya aside for me to be able to urge that he get to washdc for mtg with S tomorrow. Please tell me if there is a time window for that mtg. Tom Shannon sais earlier that it was in the afternoon. If you can find out whether Zelaya will be returning to Washington, that would be very helpful. Chris Thanks ; Jacobs, Janice L; Carter, Sharon Zelaya just landed in El SAlvador. Robert I; Laidlaw, Philip G; Llorens, Hugo; Benning, Douglass R Cc: Managua POL; SES-0; East, Kyle D (Managua); Managua, RSO - Officers; Boyle, Kathleen L (Managua); Los Banos- Jardina, Michelle G (Managua); Pierre, Martial (Managua); Martz, Sara E (Managua); Harris, Lara K (Managua); Krzywda, David A (Managua); \'jesse.s.curtis \'donkachris Jacobs, Janice 1; Carter, Sharon (USAID/N/DMD); Blau, Robert I Jesse: Did the Nicaraguans indicate where Zelaya is headed? To San Salvador or back to Washington? I have copied Embassy San Salvador\'s Charge Bob Blau and Political Counselor Phil Laidlaw. I have also copied Ambassador Llorens and Tegucigalpa\'s Acting DCM Douglass Benning (Simon Henshaw is on leave). Thanks, Chris Looping other members of SITREP spam -- Managua understands that plane with ousted HOND President Zelaya left WDC at approx 1500 WDC time. Also understand that plane is expected in Managua at approx 1924 local. Understand that a separate plane with Argentine Pres Kirchner and Ecuadorian Pres. Correa also left WDC this afternoon en route to El Salvador. NEW INFORMATION About 45 minutes ago, Telesur had images of apparent pro-Zelaya supporters at the airport fence and trying to pull it down. Security forces inside the airport compound re-deployed to prevent a breach. It seems they did use white smoke or gas to deter protestor action. Telesur also reported that shots were fired into the assembled crowd and that one or two people were shot and killed (no names or confirmation). Images of ambulances in crowd were visible. It seems now that the fence has been breached and a handful of pro-Zelaya supporters move in and out of airport area to pick up rocks and retreat (there is open, clear area inside fence, possible construction). Security forces have taken up positions on tarmac, presumably to prevent further incursion. With respect to Micheleti assertion that NIC troops have mobilized near the border, our NIC contacts, both in GON and private citizens indicate that there has been NO/NO unusual NIC mil activity at border -- Las Manos or El Espino. However, as of 1900 Saturday, border contacts at El Espino report that HOND military reinforced its presence by about 70 personnel, who remain at El Espino. We were told this happened at Las Manos as well, but have not yet been able to confirm with our sources at that border location. Will continue to monitor and observe. 80'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Distinguished_Conduct_Medal',4,1,'2231 - C05762971.txt','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEI\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this am--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. We are all relieved and thrilled to see this long overdue but very happy ending. I should also highlight the amazing work done by US Mission Brazil. The consular staff, Charge, Acting DCM (Marie Damour, the Consul General in Brasilia), LegATT, RSO, and a host of others all played a role in this successful return. My OCS DAS, Michele Bond, and her dedicated team also played a big role in communicating with David, his lawyers, Congress, and the press. We had Members of Congress, former Assistant Secretaries and US Ambassadors all pitching in. While there were disagreements at times over tactics, we all agreed that we were working towards the same goal: the safe return of Sean. We particularly appreciate the strong support from the Secretary. Many people will try to take credit for today\'s happy reunion but it was the Secretary\'s continued concern and interest in this case that made the difference. We could not have provided a better gift to David Goldman during this season of giving. Janice Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All, The Goldman case finally came to an end, and despite the efforts of all involved the hand over of the child to the US Consulate in Rio was transformed into a deplorable display of the child walking in the streets with the maternal family, being exposed to the media and to the public that surrounded the consulate. I\'m sorry this had to happen but it seems that Mr. Sergio Tostes, the maternal family\'s attorney, did not feel at all embarrased to use and expose the child, who was probably under severe stress, in order to gather support for his position. This most despicable man is not accepting the fact that, despite his life long relationships with influential authorities in Brazil, he was unable to win the case and Sean is finally being reunited with his only real father. I just hope that David and the Goldman family find enough time to recover their lives and their relationship with Sean. They need time more than anything else and now it is up to the US government to guarantee that David Goldman will','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEI\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this am--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. We are all relieved and thrilled to see this long overdue but very happy ending. I should also highlight the amazing work done by US Mission Brazil. The consular staff, Charge, Acting DCM (Marie Damour, the Consul General in Brasilia), LegATT, RSO, and a host of others all played a role in this successful return. My OCS DAS, Michele Bond, and her dedicated team also played a big role in communicating with David, his lawyers, Congress, and the press. We had Members of Congress, former Assistant Secretaries and US Ambassadors all pitching in. While there were disagreements at times over tactics, we all agreed that we were working towards the same goal: the safe return of Sean. We particularly appreciate the strong support from the Secretary. Many people will try to take credit for today\'s happy reunion but it was the Secretary\'s continued concern and interest in this case that made the difference. We could not have provided a better gift to David Goldman during this season of giving. Janice Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All, The Goldman case finally came to an end, and despite the efforts of all involved the hand over of the child to the US Consulate in Rio was transformed into a deplorable display of the child walking in the streets with the maternal family, being exposed to the media and to the public that surrounded the consulate. I\'m sorry this had to happen but it seems that Mr. Sergio Tostes, the maternal family\'s attorney, did not feel at all embarrased to use and expose the child, who was probably under severe stress, in order to gather support for his position. This most despicable man is not accepting the fact that, despite his life long relationships with influential authorities in Brazil, he was unable to win the case and Sean is finally being reunited with his only real father. I just hope that David and the Goldman family find enough time to recover their lives and their relationship with Sean. They need time more than anything else and now it is up to the US government to guarantee that David Goldman will'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Ditech',2,2,'1860 - C05762305.txt','Hillary: Can you open attachment? FYI, memo. SidAttachments: HRC memo Iran torture 061409.docx Choose the home loan that saves you the most $$$. Agents available at ditech.com','Hillary: Can you open attachment? FYI, memo. SidAttachments: HRC memo Iran torture 061409.docx Choose the home loan that saves you the most $$$. Agents available at ditech.com'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Ditech',2,2,'1862 - C05762312.txt','Gordon Brown called... SidGordon Brown called me today to convey his very best to you, etc, etc, taking the phone from Shaun, in the office they now work in together, right after Shaun briefed me that he and Gordon will be meeting with Martin McGuiness together on Wednesday and may want your help with Adams. I said that he and Gordon should let me know before Wednesday whether your involvement is essential and what they request. That is fine with them and Shaun will get back to me. Sid Refinance and lower payments online with Ditech. Visit wwvv.ditech.com Today!','Gordon Brown called... SidGordon Brown called me today to convey his very best to you, etc, etc, taking the phone from Shaun, in the office they now work in together, right after Shaun briefed me that he and Gordon will be meeting with Martin McGuiness together on Wednesday and may want your help with Adams. I said that he and Gordon should let me know before Wednesday whether your involvement is essential and what they request. That is fine with them and Shaun will get back to me. Sid Refinance and lower payments online with Ditech. Visit wwvv.ditech.com Today!'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Dmitry_Medvedev',4,1,'1080 - C05760321.txt','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall, he was expected to say that Reagan\'s constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, \"The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall,\" he was expected to say that Reagan\'s \"constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom\" undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Dmitry_Medvedev',4,1,'2887 - C05764643.txt','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Dmitry_Medvedev',4,1,'3024 - C05764892.txt','Guardian front page tomorrow also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen. But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable. Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time. He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution. In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. My sight is not at all deteriorating, he told NBC.','Guardian front page tomorrow; also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: \"I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen.\" But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: \"In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable.\" Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting \"the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time\". He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. \"I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution.\" In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. \"My sight is not at all deteriorating,\" he told NBC.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Dmitry_Medvedev',4,1,'3355 - C05765887.txt','(Reuters) Russia will help U.S. reach Afghan peace-MedvedevRussia will help U.S. reach Afghan peace-Medvedev ROME (Reuters) - Russia is willing to do its part to help the United States and Europe achieve peace in Afghanistan, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday. We are obliged to help in Afghanistan ... we are ready to support the efforts of our partners ... there will be a contribution from us, Medvedev told a news conference in Rome.','(Reuters) Russia will help U.S. reach Afghan peace-MedvedevRussia will help U.S. reach Afghan peace-Medvedev ROME (Reuters) - Russia is willing to do its part to help the United States and Europe achieve peace in Afghanistan, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday. \"We are obliged to help in Afghanistan ... we are ready to support the efforts of our partners ... there will be a contribution from us,\" Medvedev told a news conference in Rome.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'DNSBL',2,1,'2136 - C05762808.txt','Undeliverable: Thanks ThanksCorrect address is: You had just inverted the o and the u in her last name. Lauren Pls call Fluornoy\'s office at DOD and check this address which she sent me this am and send me the correct one asap. Thx. 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Diagnostic information for administrators: Generating server: RSRCNEXFE01.rsrc.osd.mil tt< #5.1.1> #SMTP# Original message headers: Received: from OSDNSGO1R2.0SD.MIL ([130.16.205.111]) by RSRCNEXFE01.rsrc.osd.mil with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.3959); Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:48 -0400 Received: from osdnspgwO3r2.osd.mil (unknown [130.16.210.73]) by OSDNSGO1R2.0SD.MIL (BorderWare MXtreme Mail Firewall) with ESMTP id EEEDAB587L for Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:53 -0400 (EDT) X-AuditID: 8210d249-a4b48bb0000007bd-ec-49f62a61e8cd Received: from mail.clintonemail.com (ool-18bbeabb.static.optonline.net [24.187.234.187]) by osdnspgwO3r2.osd.mil (Symantec Mail Security) with SMTP id D9C0518678E for Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:53 -0400 (EDT) Thread-Topic: Thanks Thread-Index: AcnHgzQ9CXPTB9LmTC2AwUsPbh5yjw== Message-ID: <786762D781A7FF4FAC9060892B4044880332BC6E7B@CLNTINET08.clinton.local> Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: acceptlanguage: en-US Content-Type: text/plain; charset=\"utf-8\" Content-Transfer-Encoding: base64 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Brightmail-Tracker: AAAAAQ6CR+E= X-STA-Metric: 39 (engine=024) X-STA-NotSpam: cc:2**0 michele hillary thanks issues X-STA-Spam: subject:Thanks best, header:Message-ID:1 her best X-BTI-AntiSpam: score:0,sta:39/024,dcc:off,dnsbl:off,sw:off,bsn:none,spf:off,dk:off,pbmf:trust/9,ipr:1/2,trusted:yes,ts:no,bs:no,ubl:off Received-SPF: none Return-Path: HDR22@clintonemail.com X-OriginalArrivalTime: 27 Apr 2009 21:57:48.0286 (UTC) FILETIME=[33F139E0:01C9C783]'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Doctor_of_Philosophy',4,1,'1345 - C05760767.txt','Haiti Dinner Invite ListAttachments: 2009-04-08 Dinner Invite List.docx Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC *advocate, chronicled Haitian political developments and immigration Tel: lyelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CUNY College *expert on Caribbean security Tel: Brian Concannon Director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti *Lead lawyer in Raboteau case Paul Collier Professor of Economics Oxford University *expert in development economics, author of Haiti special report commissioned by the UN SYG Fax: +44-(0)1865 281447 Nicholas Kristof','Haiti Dinner Invite ListAttachments: 2009-04-08 Dinner Invite List.docx Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC *advocate, chronicled Haitian political developments and immigration Tel: lyelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CUNY College *expert on Caribbean security Tel: Brian Concannon Director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti *Lead lawyer in Raboteau case Paul Collier Professor of Economics Oxford University *expert in development economics, author of Haiti special report commissioned by the UN SYG Fax: +44-(0)1865 281447 Nicholas Kristof'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Doctor_of_Philosophy',4,1,'1768 - C05761859.txt','Concept Paper for World Food Prize Remarks - Attached and Below (Drafted by MeganRooney) Attachments: world food prize concept note 060609.doc June 6,2009 11:30am Rooney (x7-7203, CONCEPT NOTE FOR WORLD FOOD PRIZE CEREMONY Thursday, June 11, 2009 This speech is an opportunity to signal the urgency of the problem of global hunger connect it to an array of global issues, including economic development, health and education, expanding opportunity for women, and political stability and declare the Administration\'s commitment to tackling hunger at its roots, through effective and efficient collaboration with an array of partners. Additionally, your remarks can point to a shift from past approaches by emphasizing the need to support local solutions and focus on long-term sustainability to help people feed themselves and reduce the need for emergency assistance down the road. The speech could be framed as follows: THE PRIZE AND PRIZE-WINNER You can begin by announcing the winner of the 2009 World Food Prize, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta. He has a remarkable story: born in a mud hut in Ethiopia, he got his PhD from Purdue University in plant breeding and genetics and developed strains of sorghum that are drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resistant to the Striga weed, which devastates crops across Africa. Outside the lab, he helped start the Sudanese commercial seed industry developed systems to produce, certify, and market hybrid seeds and educated farmers about the use of fertilizers and soil and water conservation. And he has trained and inspired the next generation of African agricultural scientists. A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: FROM LAB TO FARM TO MARKET TO TABLE Dr. Ejeta\'s work reflects the breadth of this issue and the comprehensive approach needed to address it?one that connects the labs where new seed technologies are developed.., the fields where small-scale farmers labor to feed their families and make a living.., the markets where food is bought and sold... and the homes where people get the nourishment they need to thrive. In many places, that food chain is broken. One billion people worldwide woke up hungry this morning and will go to sleep hungry tonight. Chronic hunger threatens health, while making it harder for people to work and students to learn, which in turn stunts economic development. Last year\'s food riots demonstrated that when food is scarce, political stability is threatened. 44','Concept Paper for World Food Prize Remarks - Attached and Below (Drafted by MeganRooney) Attachments: world food prize concept note 060609.doc June 6,2009 11:30am Rooney (x7-7203, CONCEPT NOTE FOR WORLD FOOD PRIZE CEREMONY Thursday, June 11, 2009 This speech is an opportunity to signal the urgency of the problem of global hunger; connect it to an array of global issues, including economic development, health and education, expanding opportunity for women, and political stability; and declare the Administration\'s commitment to tackling hunger at its roots, through effective and efficient collaboration with an array of partners. Additionally, your remarks can point to a shift from past approaches by emphasizing the need to support local solutions and focus on long-term sustainability to help people feed themselves and reduce the need for emergency assistance down the road. The speech could be framed as follows: THE PRIZE AND PRIZE-WINNER You can begin by announcing the winner of the 2009 World Food Prize, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta. He has a remarkable story: born in a mud hut in Ethiopia, he got his PhD from Purdue University in plant breeding and genetics and developed strains of sorghum that are drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resistant to the Striga weed, which devastates crops across Africa. Outside the lab, he helped start the Sudanese commercial seed industry; developed systems to produce, certify, and market hybrid seeds; and educated farmers about the use of fertilizers and soil and water conservation. And he has trained and inspired the next generation of African agricultural scientists. A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: FROM LAB TO FARM TO MARKET TO TABLE Dr. Ejeta\'s work reflects the breadth of this issue and the comprehensive approach needed to address it?one that connects the labs where new seed technologies are developed.., the fields where small-scale farmers labor to feed their families and make a living.., the markets where food is bought and sold... and the homes where people get the nourishment they need to thrive. In many places, that food chain is broken. One billion people worldwide woke up hungry this morning and will go to sleep hungry tonight. Chronic hunger threatens health, while making it harder for people to work and students to learn, which in turn stunts economic development. Last year\'s food riots demonstrated that when food is scarce, political stability is threatened. 44'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Doctor_of_Philosophy',4,1,'2043 - C05762679.txt','fyiSee traffic below ? read down to first email Libya is hosting the AU summit at the end of June and the theme for the summit is agriculture. Gaddafi is most likely trying to build up international support for the summit. Jeff has been in contact w/ AU and NEPAD reps and encouraged them to write a letter. Interesting. Why? ? Gaddafi is sending a letter to President Obama tomorrow about food security and asking U.S. to increase its support ? The head of NEPAD and AU are sending a letter to S Clinton tomorrow also about food security Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Cell: Blackberry: Email: StremlauMH@state.gov','fyiSee traffic below ? read down to first email Libya is hosting the AU summit at the end of June and the theme for the summit is agriculture. Gaddafi is most likely trying to build up international support for the summit. Jeff has been in contact w/ AU and NEPAD reps and encouraged them to write a letter. Interesting. Why? ? Gaddafi is sending a letter to President Obama tomorrow about food security and asking U.S. to increase its support ? The head of NEPAD and AU are sending a letter to S Clinton tomorrow also about food security Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Cell: Blackberry: Email: StremlauMH@state.gov'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Doctor_of_Philosophy',4,1,'2257 - C05763029.txt','the secretary\'s speechI\'ve been hearing really incredible feedback on the secretary\'s speech. One thing that people keep saying is that this is the first time they can recall a secretary getting technical on the issue. Often times leaders just tell feel good stories. I think we really took a big step forward by laying out our vision for food security through the seven areas of focus and how we\'ll work through country-led processes like CAADP. People also really like how Megan made that great connection between Ejeta\'s life work and our plan going forward. Megan did a great job laying out the lab to farm to market to table. That\'s exactly what we\'re going for and what hasn\'t been articulated well in the past. Let\'s keep the dialogue at a high level and really challenge people on this issue in the future ? not just regurgitate USAID success stories like we did during the Bush years! Best, Matt Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Email: StremlauMH@state.gov 70','the secretary\'s speechI\'ve been hearing really incredible feedback on the secretary\'s speech. One thing that people keep saying is that this is the first time they can recall a secretary getting \"technical\" on the issue. Often times leaders just tell feel good stories. I think we really took a big step forward by laying out our vision for food security through the seven areas of focus and how we\'ll work through country-led processes like CAADP. People also really like how Megan made that great connection between Ejeta\'s life work and our plan going forward. Megan did a great job laying out the lab to farm to market to table. That\'s exactly what we\'re going for and what hasn\'t been articulated well in the past. Let\'s keep the dialogue at a high level and really challenge people on this issue in the future ? not just regurgitate USAID success stories like we did during the Bush years! Best, Matt Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Email: StremlauMH@state.gov 70'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Doha',2,1,'120 - C05739697.txt','FVV: Q re HbJ Q re HbJFYI Jake, The Secretary asked me this afternoon about timing for a call/meeting with Hb1 on the Syrian opposition. I told her wanted to consult with Robert to double check on this: Robert agrees that 1-1131 remains quite involved in the Syria issue. For instance, when he was in the London meeting on the Syria opposition just before UNGA, the Qatari rep got Hill on the phone in minutes during the meeting to weigh in on a Q re the SNC ? and HbJ\'s view carried the day. We are now sending to Amb Susan Ziadeh the list of organizations that we want to Qataris to contact inside Syria to ask them to choose reps to send to Doha. We are also sending her the list of names we are socializing for consideration for the \'political council Susan can discuss these lists in Doha on Sunday, so it would make sense for S to wait until Monday or Tuesday to engage with HbJ on some of these ideas for managing the conference and its outcomes. Robert confirms that there is a lot of talk about the Doha meeting being postponed for a few days, but there is no new firm date. We are quite comfortable with a delay as it gives us (and others) time to press for good representation/participation and a better outcome. The idea of a follow-on conference in Cairo is still very much alive. She suggested she might also check with Hb1 on whether he is planning a trip here anytime soon. Meeting him in person would be great if he\'s planning a trip here. II send a note up on Monday with some ideas on the Libya meeting that the Secretary asked about. Beth','FVV: Q re HbJ Q re HbJFYI Jake, The Secretary asked me this afternoon about timing for a call/meeting with Hb1 on the Syrian opposition. I told her wanted to consult with Robert to double check on this: Robert agrees that 1-1131 remains quite involved in the Syria issue. For instance, when he was in the London meeting on the Syria opposition just before UNGA, the Qatari rep got Hill on the phone in minutes during the meeting to weigh in on a Q re the SNC ? and HbJ\'s view carried the day. We are now sending to Amb Susan Ziadeh the list of organizations that we want to Qataris to contact inside Syria to ask them to choose reps to send to Doha. We are also sending her the list of names we are socializing for consideration for the \'political council\" Susan can discuss these lists in Doha on Sunday, so it would make sense for S to wait until Monday or Tuesday to engage with HbJ on some of these ideas for managing the conference and its outcomes. Robert confirms that there is a lot of talk about the Doha meeting being postponed for a few days, but there is no new firm date. We are quite comfortable with a delay as it gives us (and others) time to press for good representation/participation and a better outcome. The idea of a follow-on conference in Cairo is still very much alive. She suggested she might also check with Hb1 on whether he is planning a trip here anytime soon. Meeting him in person would be great if he\'s planning a trip here. II send a note up on Monday with some ideas on the Libya meeting that the Secretary asked about. Beth'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Doha',2,1,'147 - C05739732.txt','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed Operation Mermaid Dawn, the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed \"Operation Mermaid Dawn,\" the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli; Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Doing_OK',1,1,'2155 - C05762840.txt','Does this mean your career as a major league pitcher is over?We\'ll meet you in Arizona. Sounds like you are doing OK. Probably for this season, but I\'ll be ready next spring! Until then, I\'ll keep my day job. Tried you a couple days ago, but email bounced back Neera says this is the right one. How are you doing? Hope it\'s not too excruciating, but suspect that it is. Hope you\'re better soon. We need you in the real majors. John and Mary PS No matter what anybody says, we refuse to believe that Holbrooke tripped you.','Does this mean your career as a major league pitcher is over?We\'ll meet you in Arizona. Sounds like you are doing OK. Probably for this season, but I\'ll be ready next spring! Until then, I\'ll keep my day job. Tried you a couple days ago, but email bounced back Neera says this is the right one. How are you doing? Hope it\'s not too excruciating, but suspect that it is. Hope you\'re better soon. We need you in the real majors. John and Mary PS No matter what anybody says, we refuse to believe that Holbrooke tripped you.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Dolphin_safe_label',2,1,'1252 - C05760576.txt','Mexico tuna/dolphin caseWe have just received an action memo seeking a timely decision on State\'s position on a trade dispute with Mexico. EEB and WHA have competing recommendations. First, some background. Mexico requested a WTO panel to resolve its tuna/dolphin dispute with the United States U.S. measures prohibit Mexican tuna from being labeled dolphin safe even though the tuna is harvested in accordance with the Agreement on the International Dolphin Conservation Program. However, dolphin population recovery has not occurred as rapidly as expected under that Program. Despite the measures, Mexico exported about $18 million worth of tuna to the United States in 2007. 17','Mexico tuna/dolphin caseWe have just received an action memo seeking a timely decision on State\'s position on a trade dispute with Mexico. EEB and WHA have competing recommendations. First, some background. Mexico requested a WTO panel to resolve its tuna/dolphin dispute with the United States U.S. measures prohibit Mexican tuna from being labeled \"dolphin safe\" even though the tuna is harvested in accordance with the Agreement on the International Dolphin Conservation Program. However, dolphin population recovery has not occurred as rapidly as expected under that Program. Despite the measures, Mexico exported about $18 million worth of tuna to the United States in 2007. 17'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Dolphin_safe_label',2,1,'1253 - C05760577.txt','Mexico tuna/dolphin caseI agree w WHA for both substantive and political reasons as well as because of timing. Is there anything else I need to do? We have just received an action memo seeking a timely decision on State\'s position on a trade dispute with Mexico. EEB and WHA have competing recommendations. First, some background. Mexico requested a WTO panel to resolve its tuna/dolphin dispute with the United States U.S. measures prohibit Mexican tuna from being labeled dolphin safe even though the tuna is harvested in accordance with the Agreement on the International Dolphin Conservation Program. However, dolphin population recovery has not occurred as rapidly as expected under that Program. Despite the measures, Mexico exported about $18 million worth of tuna to the United States in 2007. 19','Mexico tuna/dolphin caseI agree w WHA for both substantive and political reasons as well as because of timing. Is there anything else I need to do? We have just received an action memo seeking a timely decision on State\'s position on a trade dispute with Mexico. EEB and WHA have competing recommendations. First, some background. Mexico requested a WTO panel to resolve its tuna/dolphin dispute with the United States U.S. measures prohibit Mexican tuna from being labeled \"dolphin safe\" even though the tuna is harvested in accordance with the Agreement on the International Dolphin Conservation Program. However, dolphin population recovery has not occurred as rapidly as expected under that Program. Despite the measures, Mexico exported about $18 million worth of tuna to the United States in 2007. 19'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Domestic_partnership',2,1,'1698 - C05761689.txt','FyiBy MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) ? Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will soon announce that gay American diplomats will be given benefits similar to those that their heterosexual counterparts enjoy, U.S. officials said Saturday. In a notice to be sent soon to State Department employees, Clinton says regulations that denied same-sex couples and their families the same rights and privileges that straight diplomats enjoyed are unfair and must end, as they harm U.S. diplomacy. Providing training, medical care and other benefits to domestic partners promote the cohesiveness, safety and effectiveness of our posts abroad, she says in the message, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press. It will also help the department attract and retain personnel in a competitive environment where domestic partner benefits and allowances are increasingly the norm for world-class employers, she says. At bottom, the department will provide these benefits for both opposite-sex and same-sex domestic partners because it is the right thing to do, Clinton says. Among the benefits that will now be granted gay diplomats: the right of domestic partners to hold diplomatic passports, government-paid travel for their partners and families to and from foreign posts, and the use of U.S. medical facilities abroad. In addition, gay diplomats\' families will now be eligible for U.S. government emergency evacuations and training courses at the Foreign Service Institute, the message says. The announcement, expected this week, was provided to the AP by a State Department official who is a member of the Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies organization. Two department officials not affiliated with the organization confirmed its accuracy. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publically about the changes.','FyiBy MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) ? Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will soon announce that gay American diplomats will be given benefits similar to those that their heterosexual counterparts enjoy, U.S. officials said Saturday. In a notice to be sent soon to State Department employees, Clinton says regulations that denied same-sex couples and their families the same rights and privileges that straight diplomats enjoyed are \"unfair and must end,\" as they harm U.S. diplomacy. \"Providing training, medical care and other benefits to domestic partners promote the cohesiveness, safety and effectiveness of our posts abroad,\" she says in the message, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press. \"It will also help the department attract and retain personnel in a competitive environment where domestic partner benefits and allowances are increasingly the norm for world-class employers,\" she says. \"At bottom, the department will provide these benefits for both opposite-sex and same-sex domestic partners because it is the right thing to do,\" Clinton says. Among the benefits that will now be granted gay diplomats: the right of domestic partners to hold diplomatic passports, government-paid travel for their partners and families to and from foreign posts, and the use of U.S. medical facilities abroad. In addition, gay diplomats\' families will now be eligible for U.S. government emergency evacuations and training courses at the Foreign Service Institute, the message says. The announcement, expected this week, was provided to the AP by a State Department official who is a member of the Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies organization. Two department officials not affiliated with the organization confirmed its accuracy. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publically about the changes.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Domestic_partnership',2,1,'2976 - C05764806.txt','Tremendous thanks to Secretary ClintonI thought you might want to share this with the Secretary. Dear Secretary Clinton, It is with great pride and a full heart that I write to thank you for your personal, videotaped message congratulating Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA) on winning this year\'s Outie award for best LGBT employee resource group by Out & Equal Workplace Advocates . Your message and the significance carried in delivering it personally was reflected in the silence that came over the audience of over 2,000 people when you began speaking and the furious applause heard afterwards. While not the only GLIFAA member in attendance that night to receive the award, as the only Foreign Service Officer there to witness the event, the award held special significance for me. Your message had the greatest impact on everyone attending the Out & Equal Summit this year, but as a direct beneficiary of your work I was especially touched and awed. It is you, Under Secretary Kennedy, and all the senior staff of the Department that truly deserve this honor. As an FSO with a domestic partner, your efforts to bring equality to State have allowed me to stay in a career I love. Thank you for all you are doing for the LGBT community, for the Foreign and Civil Service, and for the opportunity to attend such a conference. I am once again proud to represent the Foreign Service, the Department of State, and the Bureau of Intelligence and Research. With tremendous gratitude and warm regards,','Tremendous thanks to Secretary ClintonI thought you might want to share this with the Secretary. Dear Secretary Clinton, It is with great pride and a full heart that I write to thank you for your personal, videotaped message congratulating Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA) on winning this year\'s \"Outie\" award for best LGBT employee resource group by Out & Equal Workplace Advocates . Your message and the significance carried in delivering it personally was reflected in the silence that came over the audience of over 2,000 people when you began speaking and the furious applause heard afterwards. While not the only GLIFAA member in attendance that night to receive the award, as the only Foreign Service Officer there to witness the event, the award held special significance for me. Your message had the greatest impact on everyone attending the Out & Equal Summit this year, but as a direct beneficiary of your work I was especially touched and awed. It is you, Under Secretary Kennedy, and all the senior staff of the Department that truly deserve this honor. As an FSO with a domestic partner, your efforts to bring equality to State have allowed me to stay in a career I love. Thank you for all you are doing for the LGBT community, for the Foreign and Civil Service, and for the opportunity to attend such a conference. I am once again proud to represent the Foreign Service, the Department of State, and the Bureau of Intelligence and Research. With tremendous gratitude and warm regards,'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Domestic_partnership_in_the_United_States',1,1,'1698 - C05761689.txt','FyiBy MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) ? Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will soon announce that gay American diplomats will be given benefits similar to those that their heterosexual counterparts enjoy, U.S. officials said Saturday. In a notice to be sent soon to State Department employees, Clinton says regulations that denied same-sex couples and their families the same rights and privileges that straight diplomats enjoyed are unfair and must end, as they harm U.S. diplomacy. Providing training, medical care and other benefits to domestic partners promote the cohesiveness, safety and effectiveness of our posts abroad, she says in the message, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press. It will also help the department attract and retain personnel in a competitive environment where domestic partner benefits and allowances are increasingly the norm for world-class employers, she says. At bottom, the department will provide these benefits for both opposite-sex and same-sex domestic partners because it is the right thing to do, Clinton says. Among the benefits that will now be granted gay diplomats: the right of domestic partners to hold diplomatic passports, government-paid travel for their partners and families to and from foreign posts, and the use of U.S. medical facilities abroad. In addition, gay diplomats\' families will now be eligible for U.S. government emergency evacuations and training courses at the Foreign Service Institute, the message says. The announcement, expected this week, was provided to the AP by a State Department official who is a member of the Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies organization. Two department officials not affiliated with the organization confirmed its accuracy. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publically about the changes.','FyiBy MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) ? Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will soon announce that gay American diplomats will be given benefits similar to those that their heterosexual counterparts enjoy, U.S. officials said Saturday. In a notice to be sent soon to State Department employees, Clinton says regulations that denied same-sex couples and their families the same rights and privileges that straight diplomats enjoyed are \"unfair and must end,\" as they harm U.S. diplomacy. \"Providing training, medical care and other benefits to domestic partners promote the cohesiveness, safety and effectiveness of our posts abroad,\" she says in the message, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press. \"It will also help the department attract and retain personnel in a competitive environment where domestic partner benefits and allowances are increasingly the norm for world-class employers,\" she says. \"At bottom, the department will provide these benefits for both opposite-sex and same-sex domestic partners because it is the right thing to do,\" Clinton says. Among the benefits that will now be granted gay diplomats: the right of domestic partners to hold diplomatic passports, government-paid travel for their partners and families to and from foreign posts, and the use of U.S. medical facilities abroad. In addition, gay diplomats\' families will now be eligible for U.S. government emergency evacuations and training courses at the Foreign Service Institute, the message says. The announcement, expected this week, was provided to the AP by a State Department official who is a member of the Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies organization. Two department officials not affiliated with the organization confirmed its accuracy. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publically about the changes.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Domestic_violence',4,1,'2459 - C05763786.txt','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL AfricaBurns, this is going to happen. We are committed to herwork and other docs like her. Lyn heard rumors about a competitive hospital, etc. We will work this out. HRC did the event at her hospital, after all. B6 Verveer, Melanne S PIs read and respond to me. This is very concerning. I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I do what I can to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. 42 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu. I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. 4.','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL AfricaBurns, this is going to happen. We are committed to herwork and other docs like her. Lyn heard rumors about a competitive hospital, etc. We will work this out. HRC did the event at her hospital, after all. B6 Verveer, Melanne S PIs read and respond to me. This is very concerning. I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker; she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I \"do what I can\" to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. 42 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing; then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: \"Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu.\" I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. 4.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Domestic_violence',4,1,'2461 - C05763788.txt','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL Africaok Pis print three copies of this for me. Original Messa7 I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I do what I can to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. Blessings to you, Kay 47 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu. I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. Lyn Lusi 48','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL Africaok Pis print three copies of this for me. Original Messa7 I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker; she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I \"do what I can\" to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. Blessings to you, Kay 47 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing; then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: \"Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu.\" I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. Lyn Lusi 48'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Domestic_violence',4,1,'2699 - C05764285.txt','AMCIT suspected of abuse of minors in LiberiaCheryl: My staff assistance received a call from the Line saying you might want a short informal note to send to the Secretary on the situation with the American UNMIL employee suspected of abusing minors in Liberia. Below is a shorter and updated version of what I sent you earlier. I will be on leave for a week beginning tomorrow and one my deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, will be following this issue in my absence. Regards, Johnnie An American citizen civilian employee of the UN operation in Liberia is suspected of engaging in illegal acts with at least two underage Liberian girls. The Liberian National Police, who received a DVD of the acts, told Embassy officials earlier today they had identified the American citizen and confirmed the identity of two girls?an 11-year-old and another between 12-15 years of age. These are crimes in Liberia as well as in the United States. We are working with Liberian authorities and the UN to ensure that the American citizen is made to answer for these allegations. In the meantime, the Department is working with Department of Justice lawyers to determine if the American citizen can be tried in the United States. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, currently in the Department chairing a promotion panel, has spoken to President Johnson-Sirleaf about the importance of this case. It appears that the UN will waive any immunity the American may have and that the Liberians will take the American citizen into custody. Coming on the heels of your trip to Africa, and the emphasis you placed on gender-based violence and sex crimes, we are making every effort to ensure that this individual is brought to justice, including by offering whatever resources the Liberians need to conduct the best possible investigation. The Legal Attache, based in Freetown, is currently en route to Liberia to assist. van','AMCIT suspected of abuse of minors in LiberiaCheryl: My staff assistance received a call from the \"Line\" saying you might want a short informal note to send to the Secretary on the situation with the American UNMIL employee suspected of abusing minors in Liberia. Below is a shorter and updated version of what I sent you earlier. I will be on leave for a week beginning tomorrow and one my deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, will be following this issue in my absence. Regards, Johnnie An American citizen civilian employee of the UN operation in Liberia is suspected of engaging in illegal acts with at least two underage Liberian girls. The Liberian National Police, who received a DVD of the acts, told Embassy officials earlier today they had identified the American citizen and confirmed the identity of two girls?an 11-year-old and another between 12-15 years of age. These are crimes in Liberia as well as in the United States. We are working with Liberian authorities and the UN to ensure that the American citizen is made to answer for these allegations. In the meantime, the Department is working with Department of Justice lawyers to determine if the American citizen can be tried in the United States. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, currently in the Department chairing a promotion panel, has spoken to President Johnson-Sirleaf about the importance of this case. It appears that the UN will waive any immunity the American may have and that the Liberians will take the American citizen into custody. Coming on the heels of your trip to Africa, and the emphasis you placed on gender-based violence and sex crimes, we are making every effort to ensure that this individual is brought to justice, including by offering whatever resources the Liberians need to conduct the best possible investigation. The Legal Attache, based in Freetown, is currently en route to Liberia to assist. van'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Domestic_violence',4,1,'3058 - C05764944.txt','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"\"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Domestic_Violence_Offender_Gun_Ban',2,1,'2771 - C05764451.txt','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillCheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September ?to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. Here are some points to consider for such a possible call: ? Timely enactment of the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops appropriation is critical to national security. ? Operating under a Continuing Resolution for any extended period of time will negatively impact both State operations and foreign assistance programs. ? For example, the funds available to support State operations in Iraq are estimated to last only through the first quarter of FY 2010. In addition our urgent hiring plans will be stifled, pay equity authorities will lapse, and we will be without the necessary resources to implement our agenda on food security, climate change, and global health. ? I urge you to take up the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops bill as early as possible in September. Background A','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillCheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September ?to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. Here are some points to consider for such a possible call: ? Timely enactment of the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops appropriation is critical to national security. ? Operating under a Continuing Resolution for any extended period of time will negatively impact both State operations and foreign assistance programs. ? For example, the funds available to support State operations in Iraq are estimated to last only through the first quarter of FY 2010. In addition our urgent hiring plans will be stifled, pay equity authorities will lapse, and we will be without the necessary resources to implement our agenda on food security, climate change, and global health. ? I urge you to take up the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops bill as early as possible in September. Background A'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Domestic_Violence_Offender_Gun_Ban',2,1,'2855 - C05764598.txt','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillNo - he\'s supposed to call me first Am I supposed to do this? Fyi Cheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September? to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. 103','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillNo - he\'s supposed to call me first Am I supposed to do this? Fyi Cheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September? to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. 103'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Dominican_Republic',7,1,'2008 - C05762628.txt','Talked with Leonel FernandezI have just asked for the state of play this am as messages continued last night until lam. The bottom line of all of them was not dissimiliar to this message from torn so forwarding this one - namely, all had been unsuccessful in dissuading Zeleya from going today and several leaders and fm (espinoza) thought call from you might help but Zeleya appeared in update messages to get more resolute as evening went on to return based upon readouts of various meetings with him. Cdm Morales Jr, Hector E Llorens, B6 I just got off the phone with President Fernandez. His efforts to dissuade Zelaya and Company from traveling tomorrow have not been successful. He was very worried about what would happen, and requested our help in ensuring that no incidents take place at the airport. I told him I shared his concern. I summarized for him our efforts to date, and told him that nascent engagement with the armed forces and the de facto government would collapse if Zelaya tried to force the issue tomorrow. I told him of the Cardinal\'s plea to Zelaya to not return. He said the Cardinal in Santo Domingo is close to the Honduran Cardinal, and said he would reach out to him. I encouraged this. I told him that I thought the elements of a deal were on the table, we just needed to find a way to get everyone to sit at the table and start talking. I told President Fernandez that he could play an important role in creating a climate of confidence, and suggested that he reach out to interested parties like Ricardo Maduro and others inside of Honduras. He said he would do so and get back to me 61','Talked with Leonel FernandezI have just asked for the state of play this am as messages continued last night until lam. The bottom line of all of them was not dissimiliar to this message from torn so forwarding this one - namely, all had been unsuccessful in dissuading Zeleya from going today and several leaders and fm (espinoza) thought call from you might help but Zeleya appeared in update messages to get more resolute as evening went on to return based upon readouts of various meetings with him. Cdm Morales Jr, Hector E; Llorens, B6 I just got off the phone with President Fernandez. His efforts to dissuade Zelaya and Company from traveling tomorrow have not been successful. He was very worried about what would happen, and requested our help in ensuring that no incidents take place at the airport. I told him I shared his concern. I summarized for him our efforts to date, and told him that nascent engagement with the armed forces and the de facto government would collapse if Zelaya tried to force the issue tomorrow. I told him of the Cardinal\'s plea to Zelaya to not return. He said the Cardinal in Santo Domingo is close to the Honduran Cardinal, and said he would reach out to him. I encouraged this. I told him that I thought the elements of a deal were on the table, we just needed to find a way to get everyone to sit at the table and start talking. I told President Fernandez that he could play an important role in creating a climate of confidence, and suggested that he reach out to interested parties like Ricardo Maduro and others inside of Honduras. He said he would do so and get back to me 61'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Dominican_Republic',7,1,'2894 - C05764653.txt','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\'  Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing, he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period, he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. \"Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\' \" Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. \"Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing,\" he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. \"What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period,\" he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Dominican_Republic',7,1,'3432 - C05766034.txt','Rep. Meek is Haiti - detailsFlew into Santo Domingo last night. Went overland to PaP. With Amb. Merten in Haiti. About to do an aerial tour w/Amb. Planning on going out with S. Florida search and response teams. (Was former State trooper so we think he has some experience in search and rescue, but cannot know for sure.) He\'s doing this on his own, so we\'re not sure what he\'s planning. His staff had been trying to persuade him not to travel for at least the immediate future, but it clearly didn\'t work. He has received too many phone calls from constituents encouraging him to go. Contacts in his office: Clarence Williams, Chief of Staff Hassan Christian, (Cell Phone) (I\'ve been talking to him.)','Rep. Meek is Haiti - detailsFlew into Santo Domingo last night. Went overland to PaP. With Amb. Merten in Haiti. About to do an aerial tour w/Amb. Planning on going out with S. Florida search and response teams. (Was former State trooper so we think he has some experience in search and rescue, but cannot know for sure.) He\'s doing this on his own, so we\'re not sure what he\'s planning. His staff had been trying to persuade him not to travel for at least the immediate future, but it clearly didn\'t work. He has received too many phone calls from constituents encouraging him to go. Contacts in his office: Clarence Williams, Chief of Staff Hassan Christian, (Cell Phone) (I\'ve been talking to him.)'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Dominican_Republic',7,1,'3438 - C05766042.txt','Rep. Meek is Haiti - detailsFlew into Santo Domingo last night. Went overland to PaP. With Amb. Merten in Haiti. About to do an aerial tour w/Amb. Planning on going out with S. Florida search and response teams. (Was former State trooper so we think he has some experience in search and rescue, but cannot know for sure.) He\'s doing this on his own, so we\'re not sure what he\'s planning. His staff had been trying to persuade him not to travel for at least the immediate future, but it clearly didn\'t work. He has received too many phone calls from constituents encouraging him to go. Contacts in his office: Clarence Williams Chief of Staff Hassan Christian. (Cell Phone) (I\'ve been talking to him.)','Rep. Meek is Haiti - detailsFlew into Santo Domingo last night. Went overland to PaP. With Amb. Merten in Haiti. About to do an aerial tour w/Amb. Planning on going out with S. Florida search and response teams. (Was former State trooper so we think he has some experience in search and rescue, but cannot know for sure.) He\'s doing this on his own, so we\'re not sure what he\'s planning. His staff had been trying to persuade him not to travel for at least the immediate future, but it clearly didn\'t work. He has received too many phone calls from constituents encouraging him to go. Contacts in his office: Clarence Williams Chief of Staff Hassan Christian. (Cell Phone) (I\'ve been talking to him.)'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Dominican_Republic',7,1,'3684 - C05766548.txt','NYT OpEd on economic opportunities in HaitiFYI ? this has been in the pipeline for a while, but I understand that I am not allowed to write further articles under the terms of my USG hire. Best wishes Jean-Louis New York Times, January 29, 2010 OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR uilding Haiti\'s Economy, One Mango at a Time By PAUL COLLIER and JEAN-LOUIS WARNHOLZ IN an astonishing outpouring of generosity, nearly half of American households have donated money to help Haiti recover from the recent earthquake. The United States government and other governments around the world, for their part, have sent thousands of relief workers and have pledged 5$i billion so far. But Haitians need something more fundamental than relief from the present situation they need jobs that they can count on for years ahead. For this, the private business sector is essential. Luckily, business leaders are meeting now in Davos, Switzerland, and Haiti is prominent on their agenda. Haiti is by far the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and yet it need not be so, because unexploited economic opportunities abound there. Some of the best mangoes in the world grow in Haiti ? though too many of them rot, offshore from the world\'s largest market, for want of adequate roads and well-governed ports. Excellent coffee is grown in the Haitian mountains, but much of it is sold informally across the border to coffee producers in the Dominican Republic, who reap most of the profits. Haiti also has many qualities attractive to tourists: a warm climate magnificent white- sand beaches and turquoise water Tortuga, the famous pirate island off the northern','NYT OpEd on economic opportunities in HaitiFYI ? this has been in the pipeline for a while, but I understand that I am not allowed to write further articles under the terms of my USG hire. Best wishes Jean-Louis New York Times, January 29, 2010 OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR uilding Haiti\'s Economy, One Mango at a Time By PAUL COLLIER and JEAN-LOUIS WARNHOLZ IN an astonishing outpouring of generosity, nearly half of American households have donated money to help Haiti recover from the recent earthquake. The United States government and other governments around the world, for their part, have sent thousands of relief workers and have pledged 5$i billion so far. But Haitians need something more fundamental than relief from the present situation; they need jobs that they can count on for years ahead. For this, the private business sector is essential. Luckily, business leaders are meeting now in Davos, Switzerland, and Haiti is prominent on their agenda. Haiti is by far the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and yet it need not be so, because unexploited economic opportunities abound there. Some of the best mangoes in the world grow in Haiti ? though too many of them rot, offshore from the world\'s largest market, for want of adequate roads and well-governed ports. Excellent coffee is grown in the Haitian mountains, but much of it is sold informally across the border to coffee producers in the Dominican Republic, who reap most of the profits. Haiti also has many qualities attractive to tourists: a warm climate; magnificent white- sand beaches and turquoise water; Tortuga, the famous pirate island off the northern'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Dominican_Republic',7,1,'3732 - C05766635.txt','10 AmCits arrested with 33 children, headed to DR. Now under arrest in Port au 10 AmCits arrested with 33 children, headed to DR. Now under arrest in Port au Prince 10 AmCits arrested with 33 orphansPrince Attachments: nIcrhaitianorphanrescuemission.pdf Heads up - will forward more as known I am seeking more information about this but want to let you know before the 5pm call that 10 Amcits were reportedly arrested by Haitian police near the DR border with 33 Haitian children whom they reportedly planned to take to an orphanage they are establishing in the DR. They are currently under arrest at a PAP police station or, according to one report, at the Justice Building near the airport. The whereabouts of the children is unknown. The group is called the New Life Children Refuge America Organization (NLCR). Bill Bistransky found the attached Plan of Action(P0A) on their web site when he googled that name. As he notes, either today\'s arrest is their second run into Haiti to get children, or their original schedule is off. Michele Consular Affairs was notified by the Embassy duty officer in Santo Domingo of the arrest of 10 Amcits from Idaho by Haitian police. They were attempting to take 33 \'orphans\' to Santo Domingo for the stated purpose of establishing an orphanage to care for the children. The Americans are in the custody of the Haitian police. We have no information about the whereabouts of the 33 orphans. Joleen Schweitzer','10 AmCits arrested with 33 children, headed to DR. Now under arrest in Port au 10 AmCits arrested with 33 children, headed to DR. Now under arrest in Port au Prince 10 AmCits arrested with 33 orphansPrince Attachments: nIcrhaitianorphanrescuemission.pdf Heads up - will forward more as known I am seeking more information about this but want to let you know before the 5pm call that 10 Amcits were reportedly arrested by Haitian police near the DR border with 33 Haitian children whom they reportedly planned to take to an orphanage they are establishing in the DR. They are currently under arrest at a PAP police station or, according to one report, at \"the Justice Building near the airport.\" The whereabouts of the children is unknown. The group is called the New Life Children Refuge America Organization (NLCR). Bill Bistransky found the attached \"Plan of Action\"(P0A) on their web site when he googled that name. As he notes, either today\'s arrest is their second run into Haiti to get children, or their original schedule is off. Michele Consular Affairs was notified by the Embassy duty officer in Santo Domingo of the arrest of 10 Amcits from Idaho by Haitian police. They were attempting to take 33 \'orphans\' to Santo Domingo for the stated purpose of establishing an orphanage to care for the children. The Americans are in the custody of the Haitian police. We have no information about the whereabouts of the 33 orphans. Joleen Schweitzer'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Dominican_Republic',7,1,'3738 - C05766648.txt','(AP) Haiti PM: U.S. Baptists knew removing kids was wrongfyi PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) - Haiti\'s prime minister says it\'s clear to him that the 10 U.S. Baptists who tried to take 33 Haitian children out of the quake-ravaged country knew what they were doing was wrong. Prime Minister Max Bellerive also tells The Associated Press his country is open to having the Americans tried in the United States. Bellerive says some of the children have parents who are alive. The government is attempting to locate them. He says a judicial system needs to determine whether the Americans were acting in good faith, as they claim, or are child traffickers. The Americans are mostly from Idaho. They have been held since being arrested January 29 trying to enter the Dominican Republic with the children. Justin Deyo S/ES-0 Operations Specialist 202-647-1512','(AP) Haiti PM: U.S. Baptists knew removing kids was wrongfyi PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) - Haiti\'s prime minister says it\'s clear to him that the 10 U.S. Baptists who tried to take 33 Haitian children out of the quake-ravaged country \"knew what they were doing was wrong.\" Prime Minister Max Bellerive also tells The Associated Press his country is open to having the Americans tried in the United States. Bellerive says some of the children have parents who are alive. The government is attempting to locate them. He says a judicial system needs to determine whether the Americans were acting in good faith, as they claim, or are child traffickers. The Americans are mostly from Idaho. They have been held since being arrested January 29 trying to enter the Dominican Republic with the children. Justin Deyo S/ES-0 Operations Specialist 202-647-1512'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Domino_theory',1,1,'3176 - C05765224.txt','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Donald_M._Payne',2,1,'1650 - C05761533.txt','Jim wanted you/Secretary Clinton to know thisWhen do we unveil food security? Fyi Dear Cheryl -- You may be aware that Reps. Frank Wolf, Chris Smith and Donald Payne are holding a press conference today to denounce the Obama policy, or lack thereof, on Darfur. Jim chose not participate, although he will be sending a letter of concern later this week. He asked that I pass a message (below) from him. Best -- Cindy','Jim wanted you/Secretary Clinton to know thisWhen do we \"unveil\" food security? Fyi Dear Cheryl -- You may be aware that Reps. Frank Wolf, Chris Smith and Donald Payne are holding a press conference today to denounce the Obama policy, or lack thereof, on Darfur. Jim chose not participate, although he will be sending a letter of concern later this week. He asked that I pass a message (below) from him. Best -- Cindy'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Donald_M._Payne',2,1,'1894 - C05762384.txt','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Donald_Payne,_Jr.',3,1,'1404 - C05761103.txt','Guy was right!Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. ? The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates.','Guy was right!Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. ? The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Donald_Payne,_Jr.',3,1,'1844 - C05762260.txt','Mini Schedule 6/9/097:45 am ARRIVE The Vice President\'s Residence 7:45 am WEEKLY BREAKFAST w/VICE PRESIDENT BlDEN 8:30 am The Vice President\'s Residence 8:30 am DEPART The Vice President\'s Residence *En route State Department 8:40 am ARRIVE State Department 8:40 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am CALL TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office *5 Members: McGovern, Donald Payne, Sam Farr, Niki Tsongas and Doris Matsui. 10:00am OFFICE TIME 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am MEETING w/ERIC GOOSBY, NOMINEE FOR GLOBAL AIDS 11:00 am COORDINATOR Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/MONGOLIAN FOREIGN MINISTER SUICHBAATAR 11:30 am BATBOLD Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray w/ welcome remarks in Treaty Room preceding. 12:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:15 pm ARRIVE White House 12:15 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/LARRY SUMMERS, DIRECTOR NATIONAL 1:15 pm ECONOMIC COUNCIL White House Mess 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30 pm OFFICE TIME 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MIICE FROMAN, NSC 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEKLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 6:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 29','Mini Schedule 6/9/097:45 am ARRIVE The Vice President\'s Residence 7:45 am WEEKLY BREAKFAST w/VICE PRESIDENT BlDEN 8:30 am The Vice President\'s Residence 8:30 am DEPART The Vice President\'s Residence *En route State Department 8:40 am ARRIVE State Department 8:40 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am CALL TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office *5 Members: McGovern, Donald Payne, Sam Farr, Niki Tsongas and Doris Matsui. 10:00am OFFICE TIME 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am MEETING w/ERIC GOOSBY, NOMINEE FOR GLOBAL AIDS 11:00 am COORDINATOR Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/MONGOLIAN FOREIGN MINISTER SUICHBAATAR 11:30 am BATBOLD Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray w/ welcome remarks in Treaty Room preceding. 12:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:15 pm ARRIVE White House 12:15 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/LARRY SUMMERS, DIRECTOR NATIONAL 1:15 pm ECONOMIC COUNCIL White House Mess 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30 pm OFFICE TIME 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MIICE FROMAN, NSC 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEKLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 6:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 29'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Donald_Payne,_Jr.',3,1,'3641 - C05766451.txt','Guy was right!I will call him but if I can\'t reach him I may want you to make a quick call Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y','Guy was right!I will call him but if I can\'t reach him I may want you to make a quick call Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Donna_Brazile',1,1,'1395 - C05761074.txt','Thank you so very much!!!!Fyi I gave Sec. Clinton an A+ in our dopey CNN report card last night. So did Donna Brazile. The only two A+\'s all night. Xo Thanks, Cheryl. Hope all is well and I\'m so glad you are serving our country once again! P3 can give me what I need. Paulie Thanks Paulie ? also looping in Pi Crowley Adding a whole bunch of folks who I know can assist you with the information you need. Capricia, We raised 500K from the email contest!! You all are amazing - the world adores you! You put a serious hole in hrc debt! A million thanks! capricia','Thank you so very much!!!!Fyi I gave Sec. Clinton an A+ in our dopey CNN report card last night. So did Donna Brazile. The only two A+\'s all night. Xo Thanks, Cheryl. Hope all is well and I\'m so glad you are serving our country once again! P3 can give me what I need. Paulie Thanks Paulie ? also looping in Pi Crowley Adding a whole bunch of folks who I know can assist you with the information you need. Capricia, We raised 500K from the email contest!! You all are amazing - the world adores you! You put a serious hole in hrc debt! A million thanks! capricia'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Doris_Matsui',1,1,'1844 - C05762260.txt','Mini Schedule 6/9/097:45 am ARRIVE The Vice President\'s Residence 7:45 am WEEKLY BREAKFAST w/VICE PRESIDENT BlDEN 8:30 am The Vice President\'s Residence 8:30 am DEPART The Vice President\'s Residence *En route State Department 8:40 am ARRIVE State Department 8:40 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am CALL TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office *5 Members: McGovern, Donald Payne, Sam Farr, Niki Tsongas and Doris Matsui. 10:00am OFFICE TIME 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am MEETING w/ERIC GOOSBY, NOMINEE FOR GLOBAL AIDS 11:00 am COORDINATOR Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/MONGOLIAN FOREIGN MINISTER SUICHBAATAR 11:30 am BATBOLD Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray w/ welcome remarks in Treaty Room preceding. 12:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:15 pm ARRIVE White House 12:15 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/LARRY SUMMERS, DIRECTOR NATIONAL 1:15 pm ECONOMIC COUNCIL White House Mess 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30 pm OFFICE TIME 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MIICE FROMAN, NSC 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEKLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 6:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 29','Mini Schedule 6/9/097:45 am ARRIVE The Vice President\'s Residence 7:45 am WEEKLY BREAKFAST w/VICE PRESIDENT BlDEN 8:30 am The Vice President\'s Residence 8:30 am DEPART The Vice President\'s Residence *En route State Department 8:40 am ARRIVE State Department 8:40 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am CALL TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office *5 Members: McGovern, Donald Payne, Sam Farr, Niki Tsongas and Doris Matsui. 10:00am OFFICE TIME 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am MEETING w/ERIC GOOSBY, NOMINEE FOR GLOBAL AIDS 11:00 am COORDINATOR Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/MONGOLIAN FOREIGN MINISTER SUICHBAATAR 11:30 am BATBOLD Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray w/ welcome remarks in Treaty Room preceding. 12:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:15 pm ARRIVE White House 12:15 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/LARRY SUMMERS, DIRECTOR NATIONAL 1:15 pm ECONOMIC COUNCIL White House Mess 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30 pm OFFICE TIME 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MIICE FROMAN, NSC 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEKLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 6:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 29'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Dortmund',1,1,'2716 - C05764319.txt','(Reuters) Germany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talksGermany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talks BERLIN (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who is bidding to oust Angela Merkel as chancellor of Germany in September\'s election, said he wanted a timetable for a military pull-out from Afghanistan. Steinmeier said once it became clear who would lead Afghanistan after the election there, talks should begin over how long foreign troops should stay. We need to agree with the new Afghan president...how long international troops should remain in Afghanistan, he said at the sidelines of an election event in Dortmund on Saturday. 1\'2G','(Reuters) Germany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talksGermany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talks BERLIN (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who is bidding to oust Angela Merkel as chancellor of Germany in September\'s election, said he wanted a timetable for a military pull-out from Afghanistan. Steinmeier said once it became clear who would lead Afghanistan after the election there, talks should begin over how long foreign troops should stay. \"We need to agree with the new Afghan president...how long international troops should remain in Afghanistan,\" he said at the sidelines of an election event in Dortmund on Saturday. 1\'2G'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'DOS',1,1,'374 - C05758532.txt','Sri Lanka updateThx. Pls keep me updated. Sir, 1 1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 05/15/2029','Sri Lanka updateThx. Pls keep me updated. Sir, 1 1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 05/15/2029'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'DoubleClick',1,1,'2170 - C05762860.txt','any truth to this account? SidH: Is this account true? If so, significant, and the only account of its kind. 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FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC','Haiti Dinner Invite ListYes ? we can discuss ? and in the interim we\'ll check on the additional names you listed. We did not ask Will ask AMS re: Also asked yet ? he would be on staff list as opposed to outside guest (eg., WH folks will be with DOS foil(s) but they did not get back yet with any names. cdm Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Double_check',6,1,'1192 - C05760488.txt','ScheduleAlso, once we know what time I need to be in DC, I\'ll need a shuttle time. And I want to lock in my return to NY on Thursday. Do you know what time I can take a shuttle on Thursday? Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?','ScheduleAlso, once we know what time I need to be in DC, I\'ll need a shuttle time. And I want to lock in my return to NY on Thursday. Do you know what time I can take a shuttle on Thursday? Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Double_check',6,1,'120 - C05739697.txt','FVV: Q re HbJ Q re HbJFYI Jake, The Secretary asked me this afternoon about timing for a call/meeting with Hb1 on the Syrian opposition. I told her wanted to consult with Robert to double check on this: Robert agrees that 1-1131 remains quite involved in the Syria issue. For instance, when he was in the London meeting on the Syria opposition just before UNGA, the Qatari rep got Hill on the phone in minutes during the meeting to weigh in on a Q re the SNC ? and HbJ\'s view carried the day. We are now sending to Amb Susan Ziadeh the list of organizations that we want to Qataris to contact inside Syria to ask them to choose reps to send to Doha. We are also sending her the list of names we are socializing for consideration for the \'political council Susan can discuss these lists in Doha on Sunday, so it would make sense for S to wait until Monday or Tuesday to engage with HbJ on some of these ideas for managing the conference and its outcomes. Robert confirms that there is a lot of talk about the Doha meeting being postponed for a few days, but there is no new firm date. We are quite comfortable with a delay as it gives us (and others) time to press for good representation/participation and a better outcome. The idea of a follow-on conference in Cairo is still very much alive. She suggested she might also check with Hb1 on whether he is planning a trip here anytime soon. Meeting him in person would be great if he\'s planning a trip here. II send a note up on Monday with some ideas on the Libya meeting that the Secretary asked about. Beth','FVV: Q re HbJ Q re HbJFYI Jake, The Secretary asked me this afternoon about timing for a call/meeting with Hb1 on the Syrian opposition. I told her wanted to consult with Robert to double check on this: Robert agrees that 1-1131 remains quite involved in the Syria issue. For instance, when he was in the London meeting on the Syria opposition just before UNGA, the Qatari rep got Hill on the phone in minutes during the meeting to weigh in on a Q re the SNC ? and HbJ\'s view carried the day. We are now sending to Amb Susan Ziadeh the list of organizations that we want to Qataris to contact inside Syria to ask them to choose reps to send to Doha. We are also sending her the list of names we are socializing for consideration for the \'political council\" Susan can discuss these lists in Doha on Sunday, so it would make sense for S to wait until Monday or Tuesday to engage with HbJ on some of these ideas for managing the conference and its outcomes. Robert confirms that there is a lot of talk about the Doha meeting being postponed for a few days, but there is no new firm date. We are quite comfortable with a delay as it gives us (and others) time to press for good representation/participation and a better outcome. The idea of a follow-on conference in Cairo is still very much alive. She suggested she might also check with Hb1 on whether he is planning a trip here anytime soon. Meeting him in person would be great if he\'s planning a trip here. II send a note up on Monday with some ideas on the Libya meeting that the Secretary asked about. Beth'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Double_check',6,1,'1622 - C05761478.txt','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSI will double check with the person who sends the actual tweets, but I have been really clear that the tweets should not be in her name (unless of course she signs off on something down the road) But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSI will double check with the person who sends the actual tweets, but I have been really clear that the tweets should not be in her name (unless of course she signs off on something down the road) But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Double_check',6,1,'3017 - C05764882.txt','ScheduleWill do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?','ScheduleWill do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Double_check',6,1,'3023 - C05764891.txt','ScheduleI got the invite for she schwarzenegger conf last night. Its in calif from sept 29-oct 2nd. III get info to both of u Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?','ScheduleI got the invite for she schwarzenegger conf last night. Its in calif from sept 29-oct 2nd. III get info to both of u Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Double_check',6,1,'3027 - C05764898.txt','ScheduleYes, Thursday\'s PC is scheduled to end at 6pm so the 7pm shuttle. With regard to Wednesday, I have reached out to the WH about and will be sure to report back as soon as they suggest a time. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Also, once we know what time I need to be in DC, I\'ll need a shuttle time. And I want to lock in my return to NY on Thursday. Do you know what time I can take a shuttle on Thursday? Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list','ScheduleYes, Thursday\'s PC is scheduled to end at 6pm so the 7pm shuttle. With regard to Wednesday, I have reached out to the WH about and will be sure to report back as soon as they suggest a time. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Also, once we know what time I need to be in DC, I\'ll need a shuttle time. And I want to lock in my return to NY on Thursday. Do you know what time I can take a shuttle on Thursday? Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Doug_Becker',1,1,'2288 - C05763085.txt','Higher Education Dinner on August 17 - Proposed Guest ListB6 I don\'t see September. in this role as much as women\'s roles and rights which I\'d like to do dinner on in early B5 I\'d like to add a community college leader like whom I know well or someone else you can identify. Jill Biden gave a well-received speech about comm coils in Paris before a big international audience and generated a lot of interest. Also a lot of the higher ed in the developing world is church based and funded. The Methodists have started a large university in Africa. There are other examples like the college in Lahore Lugar mentioned to me. We should have a rep of this segment of higher ed operating in other countries. And . .works for the fastest growing college network in the world, Laureate Universities, started by Doug Becker who Bill likes a lot. It\'s a for-profit model that should be represented. Also one of the real world problems is getting more students into the US to study. Our typical costs are prohibitive. Beria College in Kentucky, charges no tuition but requires all students to work and attracts a lot B6 of foreign students.','Higher Education Dinner on August 17 - Proposed Guest ListB6 I don\'t see September. in this role as much as women\'s roles and rights which I\'d like to do dinner on in early B5 I\'d like to add a community college leader like whom I know well or someone else you can identify. Jill Biden gave a well-received speech about comm coils in Paris before a big international audience and generated a lot of interest. Also a lot of the higher ed in the developing world is church based and funded. The Methodists have started a large university in Africa. There are other examples like the college in Lahore Lugar mentioned to me. We should have a rep of this segment of higher ed operating in other countries. And . .works for the fastest growing college network in the world, Laureate Universities, started by Doug Becker who Bill likes a lot. It\'s a for-profit model that should be represented. Also one of the real world problems is getting more students into the US to study. Our typical costs are prohibitive. Beria College in Kentucky, charges no tuition but requires all students to work and attracts a lot B6 of foreign students.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Doug_Griffiths',1,1,'2997 - C05764847.txt','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes; US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain; Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Doug_Hattaway',3,1,'1798 - C05761912.txt','Mini Schedule 5/14/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:00 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:00 am PHONE CALL w/GHANAIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MUMUNI 9:15 am Secretary\'s Office 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PHONE CALL w/SAUDI PRINCE SAUD AL-FAISAL 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/LATVIAN PRESIDENT VALDIS ZATLERS 11:30 am Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:30 am BRIEF MEETING/PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR 11:50 am PARTICIPANTS James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 12:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ DOUG HATTAWAY 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ PHIL LEVINE 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ ROY SPENCE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/IVIALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Y.B. DATUK 3:00 pm ANIFAH bin HAJI AMAN Secy\'s Conf Rm. *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:00 pm PRESS AVAILABILITY w/MALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:15 pm Y.B. DATUK ANIFAH bin HAM AMAN Treaty Room 3:30 pm MEETING w/ELIZABETH BAGLEY AND KRIS BALDERSTON 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm OFFICE TIME 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 5/14/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:00 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:00 am PHONE CALL w/GHANAIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MUMUNI 9:15 am Secretary\'s Office 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PHONE CALL w/SAUDI PRINCE SAUD AL-FAISAL 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/LATVIAN PRESIDENT VALDIS ZATLERS 11:30 am Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:30 am BRIEF MEETING/PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR 11:50 am PARTICIPANTS James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 12:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ DOUG HATTAWAY 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ PHIL LEVINE 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ ROY SPENCE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/IVIALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Y.B. DATUK 3:00 pm ANIFAH bin HAJI AMAN Secy\'s Conf Rm. *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:00 pm PRESS AVAILABILITY w/MALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:15 pm Y.B. DATUK ANIFAH bin HAM AMAN Treaty Room 3:30 pm MEETING w/ELIZABETH BAGLEY AND KRIS BALDERSTON 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm OFFICE TIME 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Doug_Hattaway',3,1,'1817 - C05761995.txt','Mini schedule 5-15-098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFIN 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am (t) PHONE CALL w/INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER PRANAB 9:30 am (t) KUMAR MUKEFUEE Secretary\'s Office? 9:30 am MEETING w/DOUG HATTAWAY 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:05 am PHOTO OP w/ KEVIN GATELY & DAUGHTER 10:10 amSecretary\'s Office *Kevin works for Lew Lukens. 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/DEFENSE SECRETARY GATES AND 11:15 am GENERAL JONES White House Situation Room 11:30 am DEPART White House, En route State Department 11:45 am OFFICE TIME 12:50 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:55 pm DEPART State Department En route White House 1:00 pm ARRIVE White House 1:05 pmWEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 1:35 pmOval Office 1:40 pmDEPART White House *En route State Department 1:45 pmARRIVE State Department 2:00 pmS WEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR IVO DAALDER, 75','Mini schedule 5-15-098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFIN 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am (t) PHONE CALL w/INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER PRANAB 9:30 am (t) KUMAR MUKEFUEE Secretary\'s Office? 9:30 am MEETING w/DOUG HATTAWAY 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:05 am PHOTO OP w/ KEVIN GATELY & DAUGHTER 10:10 amSecretary\'s Office *Kevin works for Lew Lukens. 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/DEFENSE SECRETARY GATES AND 11:15 am GENERAL JONES White House Situation Room 11:30 am DEPART White House, En route State Department 11:45 am OFFICE TIME 12:50 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:55 pm DEPART State Department En route White House 1:00 pm ARRIVE White House 1:05 pmWEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 1:35 pmOval Office 1:40 pmDEPART White House *En route State Department 1:45 pmARRIVE State Department 2:00 pmS WEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR IVO DAALDER, 75'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Doug_Hattaway',3,1,'3698 - C05766569.txt','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableWill give some thought and pass along any names I can think of. Jm B5 I get back the morning of February 9 and will be in the office that afternoon. I\'ll email you and Lona a copy of my schedule. Walter Douglas and Dan Sreebney have been working with me on Haiti. Walter is in California for Victoria DeLongh\'s funeral and will be back in the office Tuesday. He has been working closely with Dan Smith on the Haiti initiative. Let me know if there is anything you need me to do from here. When will you be back so we can catch up? Also who is your right hand on all of these initiatives? I\'m copying Lona so she can work w your office for a time. Thx. Had a great conversation with Doug Hattaway Will fill you in when I see you. Also working with Amb Pascual on a new strategy for Mexicom That\'s the result of your leadership and a new model of engagement w our own people. Onward! Our Posts at work. -- VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au-Prince): Better with them, impossible without. --CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition... In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group. -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableWill give some thought and pass along any names I can think of. Jm B5 I get back the morning of February 9 and will be in the office that afternoon. I\'ll email you and Lona a copy of my schedule. Walter Douglas and Dan Sreebney have been working with me on Haiti. Walter is in California for Victoria DeLongh\'s funeral and will be back in the office Tuesday. He has been working closely with Dan Smith on the Haiti initiative. Let me know if there is anything you need me to do from here. When will you be back so we can catch up? Also who is your right hand on all of these initiatives? I\'m copying Lona so she can work w your office for a time. Thx. Had a great conversation with Doug Hattaway Will fill you in when I see you. Also working with Amb Pascual on a new strategy for Mexicom That\'s the result of your leadership and a new model of engagement w our own people. Onward! Our Posts at work. -- VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au-Prince): \"Better with them, impossible without.\" --CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition... In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group.\" -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): \"In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.\"'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Doug_Ireland',1,1,'1455 - C05761188.txt','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq. Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen. A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut. Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue. She said that many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance \"is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq.\" Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by \"visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen.\" A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that \"the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut.\" Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, \"Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue.\" She said that \"many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Doug_ONeill',1,1,'2956 - C05764764.txt','(Reuters) INLA militants to end violence, Irish foreign minister saysDUBLIN, Oct 11 (Reuters) - The Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) is about to announce the end of its violent campaign against British control of Northern Ireland, Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin said on Sunday. That\'s a welcome development, Martin told journalists ahead of his talks with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Asked whether he wanted the INLA to decommission its weapons, Martin said: Absolutely. My understanding is that would be part of the statement emanating from the INLA that they are ceasing all violent activity. Doug O\'Neill Watch Officer Operations. Center Department of State (202) 647-1512','(Reuters) INLA militants to end violence, Irish foreign minister saysDUBLIN, Oct 11 (Reuters) - The Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) is about to announce the end of its violent campaign against British control of Northern Ireland, Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin said on Sunday. \"That\'s a welcome development,\" Martin told journalists ahead of his talks with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Asked whether he wanted the INLA to decommission its weapons, Martin said: \"Absolutely. My understanding is that would be part of the statement emanating from the INLA that they are ceasing all violent activity.\" Doug O\'Neill Watch Officer Operations. Center Department of State (202) 647-1512'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Doug_Sosnik',1,1,'1913 - C05762438.txt','Shanghai FollowupHope you are doing well after your surgery today. So sorry you have to deal with this. A couple items: - Tom Donohue reports that he called Inouye today and he listened, asked O\'s but did not commit - I don\'t want to get overconfident but we had a very good week on the Expo. Pepsi at $5M, Microsoft at $1M, Corning at $500K (privately). - Great mtg today at GE with about 20 corporations. 15 said they would look at it seriously. I think this has turned around. Spoke to Ginsberg, Sosnik (NBA), Mantz and they are engaged. Get well. Kris Either she or Huma does. I do not know her but I will call her. Does Lauren have her info? Pls contact Judith Barnett who has lots of ideas about partnering w business about the Middle East. Do you know her? 77','Shanghai FollowupHope you are doing well after your surgery today. So sorry you have to deal with this. A couple items: - Tom Donohue reports that he called Inouye today and he listened, asked O\'s but did not commit - I don\'t want to get overconfident but we had a very good week on the Expo. Pepsi at $5M, Microsoft at $1M, Corning at $500K (privately). - Great mtg today at GE with about 20 corporations. 15 said they would look at it seriously. I think this has turned around. Spoke to Ginsberg, Sosnik (NBA), Mantz and they are engaged. Get well. Kris Either she or Huma does. I do not know her but I will call her. Does Lauren have her info? Pls contact Judith Barnett who has lots of ideas about partnering w business about the Middle East. Do you know her? 77'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Down_for_the_One',2,1,'1193 - C05760490.txt','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesI just stopped at and no one was home so I\'m heading WASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down, one senior administration official said. Their energies are misdirected. At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon.','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesI just stopped at and no one was home so I\'m heading WASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. \"There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down,\" one senior administration official said. \"Their energies are misdirected.\" At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Down_for_the_One',2,1,'3031 - C05764905.txt','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesWASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down, one senior administration official said. Their energies are misdirected. At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon. 323','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesWASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. \"There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down,\" one senior administration official said. \"Their energies are misdirected.\" At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon. 323'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Dow_Jones_&amp_Company',1,1,'2710 - C05764302.txt','(WSJ)- German government awaits outcome of GM board of directors meetingBERLIN (Dow Jones)--The German government is awaiting the outcome of a meeting of General Motors Co.\'s board of directors later Friday that will discuss the sale of its German unit Adam Opel GmbH. The government will then assess what it believes will be a fundamental signal on which of the two remaining bids for the unit the company favors, economics ministry spokeswoman Beatrix Brodkorb said Friday. The meeting is due to take place in the afternoon, central European time, according to the government. Austrian-Canadian car parts maker Magna International Inc. (MGA), in a consortium with Russian savings banks OAO Sberbank (SBER.RS), and Belgian private equity firm RHJ International SA (RHJI.BT) have recently presented revised bids for Opel and its sister company, U.K.-based Vauxhall. Germany\'s Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is keen to rescue jobs at Opel ahead of the Sept. 27 general election, has lobbied hard for Magna to be win the bid, while GM in the past has preferred RHJ. Government spokesman Klaus Vater said Friday that there is currently some movement, and Brodkorb said the government has been in contact with the U.S. on Opel over the past 24 hours. Brodkorb stressed that Germany\'s offer to provide the entire EUR4.5 billion in state aid for Opel came after GM asked Germany to provide more details on aid for the Magna bid but made no request for more state aid details for RHJ. The offer to pay state subsidies entirely and upfront without other European countries that have Opel and Vauxhall plants is an offer to other countries to help get a fast decision, Brodkorb said. Other European countries with Opel plants include Spain, the U.K., Poland and Belgium. The U.K. government is reportedly irritated by Germany\'s offer to entirely shoulder state guarantees of up to EUR4.5 billion in the deal because a decision on state aid wouldn\'t be up to Germany alone since the Opel bids also involve Vauxhall and production sites in Spain and Poland. Opel has around 50,000 staff in Europe, of which around half are based in Germany. 12)','(WSJ)- German government awaits outcome of GM board of directors meetingBERLIN (Dow Jones)--The German government is awaiting the outcome of a meeting of General Motors Co.\'s board of directors later Friday that will discuss the sale of its German unit Adam Opel GmbH. The government will then assess what it believes will be a fundamental signal on which of the two remaining bids for the unit the company favors, economics ministry spokeswoman Beatrix Brodkorb said Friday. The meeting is due to take place in the afternoon, central European time, according to the government. Austrian-Canadian car parts maker Magna International Inc. (MGA), in a consortium with Russian savings banks OAO Sberbank (SBER.RS), and Belgian private equity firm RHJ International SA (RHJI.BT) have recently presented revised bids for Opel and its sister company, U.K.-based Vauxhall. Germany\'s Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is keen to rescue jobs at Opel ahead of the Sept. 27 general election, has lobbied hard for Magna to be win the bid, while GM in the past has preferred RHJ. Government spokesman Klaus Vater said Friday that there is currently \"some movement,\" and Brodkorb said the government has been in contact with the U.S. on Opel over the past 24 hours. Brodkorb stressed that Germany\'s offer to provide the entire EUR4.5 billion in state aid for Opel came after GM asked Germany to provide more details on aid for the Magna bid but made no request for more state aid details for RHJ. The offer to pay state subsidies entirely and upfront without other European countries that have Opel and Vauxhall plants \"is an offer to other countries to help get a fast decision,\" Brodkorb said. Other European countries with Opel plants include Spain, the U.K., Poland and Belgium. The U.K. government is reportedly irritated by Germany\'s offer to entirely shoulder state guarantees of up to EUR4.5 billion in the deal because a decision on state aid wouldn\'t be up to Germany alone since the Opel bids also involve Vauxhall and production sites in Spain and Poland. Opel has around 50,000 staff in Europe, of which around half are based in Germany. 12)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Do_Over',1,1,'1989 - C05762588.txt','Aliyev callOps just faxed a call sheet for Aliyev to house. Steinberg will be traveling to Baku on July 10, and Jim/Jake/phil think the call from you will help to pave the way for his trip. There is an info memo on latest developments, a cable summary, and a bio. You ok with proceeding with setting up call? We can do over next few days if u r ok.','Aliyev callOps just faxed a call sheet for Aliyev to house. Steinberg will be traveling to Baku on July 10, and Jim/Jake/phil think the call from you will help to pave the way for his trip. There is an info memo on latest developments, a cable summary, and a bio. You ok with proceeding with setting up call? We can do over next few days if u r ok.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Do_the_Right_Thing',1,1,'2894 - C05764653.txt','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\'  Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing, he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period, he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. \"Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\' \" Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. \"Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing,\" he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. \"What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period,\" he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Do_while_loop',1,1,'1031 - C05760246.txt','Re:Both. Need to do statement asap.','Re:Both. Need to do statement asap.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Drone_strikes_in_Pakistan',1,1,'135 - C05739716.txt','\'Meet the Press Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceGood. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the protests outside the U.S. embassy there that Egyptian officials were slow to put down. This weekend in Pakistan, protests as well there. More anti-American rage. Also protests against the drone strikes. In Yemen, you also had arrests and some deaths outside of our U.S. embassy there. How much longer can Americans expect to see these troubling images and these protests go forward?','\'Meet the Press Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceGood. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the protests outside the U.S. embassy there that Egyptian officials were slow to put down. This weekend in Pakistan, protests as well there. More anti-American rage. Also protests against the drone strikes. In Yemen, you also had arrests and some deaths outside of our U.S. embassy there. How much longer can Americans expect to see these troubling images and these protests go forward?'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Drought',1,2,'2966 - C05764785.txt','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers, the FAO said. Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region, it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses, the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- \"may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers,\" the FAO said. \"Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region,\" it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. \"The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses,\" the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Drug_Enforcement_Administration',1,1,'2170 - C05762860.txt','any truth to this account? SidH: Is this account true? If so, significant, and the only account of its kind. And, if true, the USG has not told its story, at the least. 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Post adds the Pakistani military will deploy three helicopters to retrieve Mr. Rohde, and his eventual destination will be Dubai via Islamabad. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 23'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Dublin',2,1,'1000 - C05760208.txt','Congrats...Thx. I just spoke w George from the plane before landing oin Dublin and I agree. Safe travels. ... on Armenia-Turkey. Tough stuff, I know. Great accomplishment. I\'m in Greece. George P will be big help. S','Congrats...Thx. I just spoke w George from the plane before landing oin Dublin and I agree. Safe travels. ... on Armenia-Turkey. Tough stuff, I know. Great accomplishment. I\'m in Greece. George P will be big help. S'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Dublin',2,1,'3087 - C05764996.txt','buss in Oslo Congrats...Just leaving Oslo. Jonas Store sure appreciates his good working rel with you, and seems super eager to help on Afpak. Rumor is that, with elecitons behind them, he may be moved to (get this!) the health ministry. He\'s mum on subject, but it makes political sense in Norway. Rumored rpt rumored successor is Jan Egeland-who would be a very good choice, though Jonas is in a class by himself. Off to Istanbul. Cheers. Thx. I just spoke w George from the plane before landing oin Dublin and I agree. Safe travels. ... on Armenia-Turkey. Tough stuff, I know. Great accomplishment. I\'m in Greece. George P will be big help. S','buss in Oslo Congrats...Just leaving Oslo. Jonas Store sure appreciates his good working rel with you, and seems super eager to help on Afpak. Rumor is that, with elecitons behind them, he may be moved to (get this!) the health ministry. He\'s mum on subject, but it makes political sense in Norway. Rumored rpt rumored successor is Jan Egeland-who would be a very good choice, though Jonas is in a class by himself. Off to Istanbul. Cheers. Thx. I just spoke w George from the plane before landing oin Dublin and I agree. Safe travels. ... on Armenia-Turkey. Tough stuff, I know. Great accomplishment. I\'m in Greece. George P will be big help. S'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Dubrovnik',2,1,'2026 - C05762652.txt','Jim travel this weekCheryl, Jake, Huma, Jim is traveling to Europe this Thursday ? Sunday, as follows: Thursday/Friday: Dubrovnik for the 2009 Croatia Summit Friday evening/Saturday morning: Baku, Azerbaijan on N-K Saturday afternoon: Yerevan, Armenia on N-K Saturday evening/Sunday: Lisbon for the Community of Democracies meeting He\'ll leave early Thursday morning and return to DC on Sunday evening. Amy Scanlon from our office will staff Jim on the trip. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931','Jim travel this weekCheryl, Jake, Huma, Jim is traveling to Europe this Thursday ? Sunday, as follows: Thursday/Friday: Dubrovnik for the 2009 Croatia Summit Friday evening/Saturday morning: Baku, Azerbaijan on N-K Saturday afternoon: Yerevan, Armenia on N-K Saturday evening/Sunday: Lisbon for the Community of Democracies meeting He\'ll leave early Thursday morning and return to DC on Sunday evening. Amy Scanlon from our office will staff Jim on the trip. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Dubrovnik',2,1,'2171 - C05762861.txt','Aid dirNo. I\'m in. Dubrovnik @ a ASPEN CONF. Home sun day after 7 pm. Can be reached on. Mon. Look forward to connecting. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Barb, I will call to explain. Are you back in the country? H Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 81','Aid dirNo. I\'m in. Dubrovnik @ a ASPEN CONF. Home sun day after 7 pm. Can be reached on. Mon. Look forward to connecting. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Barb, I will call to explain. Are you back in the country? H Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 81'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Due_diligence',1,1,'1920 - C05762452.txt','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings; as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'DuPont',1,1,'2700 - C05764286.txt','Update: Food Security--World Food Prize videoGreat news-- The video that S taped this am will likely kick off the World Food Prize conference. I will also coordinate with Katie to make sure we get this up on the website. Below is more info on its likely placement from the team at the World Food Prize. We would like to show the Secretary\'s remarks at the outset of the symposium on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 14. The symposium begins at 1 p.m. with about 15-20 minutes of introductory comments by Ambassador Quinn. He would incorporate the video into this opening as her remarks tie together so many of the themes so perfectly. Dr. Ejeta will be on stage at the time it would be a great moment to honor him, to remember Dr. Borlaug, and to have the Secretary\'s message foreground the discussions that will follow. (For your reference, the 3 opening keynotes will be delivered by ADM CEO Patricia Woertz, DuPont CEO Ellen Kul!man, and Dutch Minister of Agriculture Gerda Verburg.)','Update: Food Security--World Food Prize videoGreat news-- The video that S taped this am will likely kick off the World Food Prize conference. I will also coordinate with Katie to make sure we get this up on the website. Below is more info on its likely placement from the team at the World Food Prize. \"We would like to show the Secretary\'s remarks at the outset of the symposium on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 14. The symposium begins at 1 p.m. with about 15-20 minutes of introductory comments by Ambassador Quinn. He would incorporate the video into this opening as her remarks tie together so many of the themes so perfectly. Dr. Ejeta will be on stage at the time; it would be a great moment to honor him, to remember Dr. Borlaug, and to have the Secretary\'s message foreground the discussions that will follow. (For your reference, the 3 opening keynotes will be delivered by ADM CEO Patricia Woertz, DuPont CEO Ellen Kul!man, and Dutch Minister of Agriculture Gerda Verburg.)\"'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Durban',3,1,'1301 - C05760689.txt','Update and request for your views regarding OLC opinionsSee below ? another item I want to discuss when you call back (including Mexico and Durban) ? have heard not a peep from Denis on Carlos (and I pinged him) or others. cdm _ Jim and Cheryl, Thanks, Joan Joan E. Donoghue Principal Deputy Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State (202) 647-5036 34','Update and request for your views regarding OLC opinionsSee below ? another item I want to discuss when you call back (including Mexico and Durban) ? have heard not a peep from Denis on Carlos (and I pinged him) or others. cdm _ Jim and Cheryl, Thanks, Joan Joan E. Donoghue Principal Deputy Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State (202) 647-5036 34'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Durban',3,1,'1709 - C05761720.txt','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli Boycott> Pis read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we > do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. ? > Hi hillary, > Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is > self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to > speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you > know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in-law, former president of > american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. > Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld > Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. > Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. > Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people > (studio heads Dan Glickman etc), which have started to generate > concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. >Just below the email you will find the news item which first called > this abomination to my attention. > I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my > personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and > condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism > inherent in it cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be > convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent > wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and > motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, > action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain > which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. > Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge > d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate > instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other > nations will follow suit again, compare Durban. > This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your > assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation > of her assistance. > With appreciation and love, Bruce > PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. > Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. > If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who > does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of > any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should > they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. > Thanks for whatever help you can be. > Warmest regards. Bruce','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli Boycott> Pis read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we > do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. ? > Hi hillary, > Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is > self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to > speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you > know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in-law, former president of > american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. > Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld > Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. > Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. > Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people > (studio heads; Dan Glickman; etc), which have started to generate > concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. >Just below the email you will find the news item which first called > this abomination to my attention. > I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my > personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and > condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism > inherent in it; cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be > convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent > wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and > motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, > action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain > which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production; we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. > Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge > d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate > instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other > nations will follow suit; again, compare Durban. > This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your > assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation > of her assistance. > With appreciation and love, Bruce > PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. > Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. > If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who > does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of > any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should > they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. > Thanks for whatever help you can be. > Warmest regards. Bruce'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Durban',3,1,'1734 - C05761784.txt','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottHere is the situation as I understand it. The film festival returned funds that it had received from the Israeli Embassy, after protests from some UK film figures (Ken Loach) and Palestinian solidarity groups. The Israeli director is now being funded directly by the festival. The organizers issued a sort of apology today. We have not been able to locate any State Dept response to similar episodes in the past (Israeli academics disinvited to a British conference). Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian 12 Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads Dan Glickman etc), which have started to ? generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism inherent in it cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other nations will follow suit again, compare Durban. This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation of her assistance. With appreciation and love, Bruce PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. Thanks for whatever help you can be. Warmest regards. Bruce 13','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottHere is the situation as I understand it. The film festival returned funds that it had received from the Israeli Embassy, after protests from some UK film figures (Ken Loach) and Palestinian solidarity groups. The Israeli director is now being funded directly by the festival. The organizers issued a sort of apology today. We have not been able to locate any State Dept response to similar episodes in the past (Israeli academics disinvited to a British conference). Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian 12 Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads; Dan Glickman; etc), which have started to ? generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism inherent in it; cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production; we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other nations will follow suit; again, compare Durban. This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation of her assistance. With appreciation and love, Bruce PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. Thanks for whatever help you can be. Warmest regards. Bruce 13'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Durban_Review_Conference',2,1,'1310 - C05760701.txt','Durban Language - S/D(S) Language Durban LanguageSusan: Spoke with S. Here is language she, and Jim as well, would support putting on the table (which is variation on each of yours below): Draft Durban Review Conference Outcome Document: Possible Revisions to Paragraph 1 40','Durban Language - S/D(S) Language Durban LanguageSusan: Spoke with S. Here is language she, and Jim as well, would support putting on the table (which is variation on each of yours below): Draft Durban Review Conference Outcome Document: Possible Revisions to Paragraph 1 40'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Durban_Review_Conference',2,1,'1371 - C05760817.txt','Durban Statement - Draft [REVISED] Durban Statement - DraftMy revisions in text in caps (or brackets for deletions) ? sending to them once we speak shortly. Cd m STATEMENT BY ROBERT WOOD, ACTING SPOKESMAN Durban Review Conference: U.S. Position [end] Cheryl, In Saturday, 10 and USUN further developed the draft Durban statement. Earlier! sent you elements of text I attach the latest draft for you. Susan Rice has cleared. Please send us any edits or comments in ALL CAPS. We would prepare the draft to be issued Monday. Esther [begin] 41','Durban Statement - Draft [REVISED] Durban Statement - DraftMy revisions in text in caps (or brackets for deletions) ? sending to them once we speak shortly. Cd m STATEMENT BY ROBERT WOOD, ACTING SPOKESMAN Durban Review Conference: U.S. Position [end] Cheryl, In Saturday, 10 and USUN further developed the draft Durban statement. Earlier! sent you elements of text; I attach the latest draft for you. Susan Rice has cleared. Please send us any edits or comments in ALL CAPS. We would prepare the draft to be issued Monday. Esther [begin] 41'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'DVD',1,1,'2699 - C05764285.txt','AMCIT suspected of abuse of minors in LiberiaCheryl: My staff assistance received a call from the Line saying you might want a short informal note to send to the Secretary on the situation with the American UNMIL employee suspected of abusing minors in Liberia. Below is a shorter and updated version of what I sent you earlier. I will be on leave for a week beginning tomorrow and one my deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, will be following this issue in my absence. Regards, Johnnie An American citizen civilian employee of the UN operation in Liberia is suspected of engaging in illegal acts with at least two underage Liberian girls. The Liberian National Police, who received a DVD of the acts, told Embassy officials earlier today they had identified the American citizen and confirmed the identity of two girls?an 11-year-old and another between 12-15 years of age. These are crimes in Liberia as well as in the United States. We are working with Liberian authorities and the UN to ensure that the American citizen is made to answer for these allegations. In the meantime, the Department is working with Department of Justice lawyers to determine if the American citizen can be tried in the United States. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, currently in the Department chairing a promotion panel, has spoken to President Johnson-Sirleaf about the importance of this case. It appears that the UN will waive any immunity the American may have and that the Liberians will take the American citizen into custody. Coming on the heels of your trip to Africa, and the emphasis you placed on gender-based violence and sex crimes, we are making every effort to ensure that this individual is brought to justice, including by offering whatever resources the Liberians need to conduct the best possible investigation. The Legal Attache, based in Freetown, is currently en route to Liberia to assist. van','AMCIT suspected of abuse of minors in LiberiaCheryl: My staff assistance received a call from the \"Line\" saying you might want a short informal note to send to the Secretary on the situation with the American UNMIL employee suspected of abusing minors in Liberia. Below is a shorter and updated version of what I sent you earlier. I will be on leave for a week beginning tomorrow and one my deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, will be following this issue in my absence. Regards, Johnnie An American citizen civilian employee of the UN operation in Liberia is suspected of engaging in illegal acts with at least two underage Liberian girls. The Liberian National Police, who received a DVD of the acts, told Embassy officials earlier today they had identified the American citizen and confirmed the identity of two girls?an 11-year-old and another between 12-15 years of age. These are crimes in Liberia as well as in the United States. We are working with Liberian authorities and the UN to ensure that the American citizen is made to answer for these allegations. In the meantime, the Department is working with Department of Justice lawyers to determine if the American citizen can be tried in the United States. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, currently in the Department chairing a promotion panel, has spoken to President Johnson-Sirleaf about the importance of this case. It appears that the UN will waive any immunity the American may have and that the Liberians will take the American citizen into custody. Coming on the heels of your trip to Africa, and the emphasis you placed on gender-based violence and sex crimes, we are making every effort to ensure that this individual is brought to justice, including by offering whatever resources the Liberians need to conduct the best possible investigation. The Legal Attache, based in Freetown, is currently en route to Liberia to assist. van'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'DynCorp',2,1,'1699 - C05761691.txt','Dyncorps Post Story -- Second Shoe To Drop FINAL version - Note to Lew - DyncorpAttachments: Dyncorps Sec Note.doc Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx FYI Folks, You may recall an April 17 Post story on problems with Dyncorps in Afghanistan which focused on a suspected drug overdose death, breakdown in internal controls within the company, and actions the USG and the firm were taking. The other issue that surfaced at the time was a colossal error in judgment by one of the contractors\' employees in hiring an adolescent boy dancer for some sort of event that, at least to most folks, looked very inappropriate. The Post is now looking at the dancing boy, which was not included in the April 17, article, and we expect will soon publish a story on it. The Post inquiry at this point focuses only on confirming whether or not there\'s an OIG investigation. We are, of course, referring the Post to the OIG on such a question. However, the premise for the question raises the issue again in some eye-popping rhetoric which could feature in the follow-up story, so I wanted to make sure everyone had a heads-up. We have already relieved the folks involved with both incidents and I am meeting with the firm\'s CEO today to hear his report on his trip to Afghanistan and Iraq to address these, as well as other, issues on which we have demanded corrective actions. I\'m attaching the original note to Deputy Secretary Lew at the time of the original inquiry which lays out both issues, a copy of the memo the INL section at Embassy Kabul provided to Post Management on the most recent Post inquiry, as well as the Post inquiry itself for context. David. Incoming from Post: According to my reporting, the week of April 13th, the DynCorp regional commander from Konduz, Flint Chambers, allowed his men to hire a 15-year-old boy dancer to do tribal dances at a DynCorp party on the training site. Some 15 or so DynCorp employees in attendance pulled out a single chair and had the boy do mock lap dances. This was captured on video. The video shows DynCorp employees putting dollar bills in the boy\'s waistband, just as they would a stripper\'s garter. The revelry lasted about 45 minutes. 74 Dyncorps Sec Note.doc>> Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx>> 25','Dyncorps Post Story -- Second Shoe To Drop FINAL version - Note to Lew - DyncorpAttachments: Dyncorps Sec Note.doc; Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx FYI Folks, You may recall an April 17 Post story on problems with Dyncorps in Afghanistan which focused on a suspected drug overdose death, breakdown in internal controls within the company, and actions the USG and the firm were taking. The other issue that surfaced at the time was a colossal error in judgment by one of the contractors\' employees in hiring an adolescent boy dancer for some sort of event that, at least to most folks, looked very inappropriate. The Post is now looking at the dancing boy, which was not included in the April 17, article, and we expect will soon publish a story on it. The Post inquiry at this point focuses only on confirming whether or not there\'s an OIG investigation. We are, of course, referring the Post to the OIG on such a question. However, the premise for the question raises the issue again in some eye-popping rhetoric which could feature in the follow-up story, so I wanted to make sure everyone had a heads-up. We have already relieved the folks involved with both incidents and I am meeting with the firm\'s CEO today to hear his report on his trip to Afghanistan and Iraq to address these, as well as other, issues on which we have demanded corrective actions. I\'m attaching the original note to Deputy Secretary Lew at the time of the original inquiry which lays out both issues, a copy of the memo the INL section at Embassy Kabul provided to Post Management on the most recent Post inquiry, as well as the Post inquiry itself for context. David. Incoming from Post: \"According to my reporting, the week of April 13th, the DynCorp regional commander from Konduz, Flint Chambers, allowed his men to hire a 15-year-old boy dancer to do tribal dances at a DynCorp party on the training site. Some 15 or so DynCorp employees in attendance pulled out a single chair and had the boy do mock lap dances. This was captured on video. The video shows DynCorp employees putting dollar bills in the boy\'s waistband, just as they would a stripper\'s garter. The revelry lasted about 45 minutes. 74 Dyncorps Sec Note.doc>> Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx>> 25'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'DynCorp',2,1,'2698 - C05764284.txt','Security ContractorsAttachments: 9-1-2009 Dyncorp Aviation Task Order Guidance.docx Fyi Cheryl: Iraq Aviation Task Order: 19','Security ContractorsAttachments: 9-1-2009 Dyncorp Aviation Task Order Guidance.docx Fyi Cheryl: Iraq Aviation Task Order: 19'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Earthquake',2,1,'3684 - C05766548.txt','NYT OpEd on economic opportunities in HaitiFYI ? this has been in the pipeline for a while, but I understand that I am not allowed to write further articles under the terms of my USG hire. Best wishes Jean-Louis New York Times, January 29, 2010 OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR uilding Haiti\'s Economy, One Mango at a Time By PAUL COLLIER and JEAN-LOUIS WARNHOLZ IN an astonishing outpouring of generosity, nearly half of American households have donated money to help Haiti recover from the recent earthquake. The United States government and other governments around the world, for their part, have sent thousands of relief workers and have pledged 5$i billion so far. But Haitians need something more fundamental than relief from the present situation they need jobs that they can count on for years ahead. For this, the private business sector is essential. Luckily, business leaders are meeting now in Davos, Switzerland, and Haiti is prominent on their agenda. Haiti is by far the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and yet it need not be so, because unexploited economic opportunities abound there. Some of the best mangoes in the world grow in Haiti ? though too many of them rot, offshore from the world\'s largest market, for want of adequate roads and well-governed ports. Excellent coffee is grown in the Haitian mountains, but much of it is sold informally across the border to coffee producers in the Dominican Republic, who reap most of the profits. Haiti also has many qualities attractive to tourists: a warm climate magnificent white- sand beaches and turquoise water Tortuga, the famous pirate island off the northern','NYT OpEd on economic opportunities in HaitiFYI ? this has been in the pipeline for a while, but I understand that I am not allowed to write further articles under the terms of my USG hire. Best wishes Jean-Louis New York Times, January 29, 2010 OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR uilding Haiti\'s Economy, One Mango at a Time By PAUL COLLIER and JEAN-LOUIS WARNHOLZ IN an astonishing outpouring of generosity, nearly half of American households have donated money to help Haiti recover from the recent earthquake. The United States government and other governments around the world, for their part, have sent thousands of relief workers and have pledged 5$i billion so far. But Haitians need something more fundamental than relief from the present situation; they need jobs that they can count on for years ahead. For this, the private business sector is essential. Luckily, business leaders are meeting now in Davos, Switzerland, and Haiti is prominent on their agenda. Haiti is by far the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and yet it need not be so, because unexploited economic opportunities abound there. Some of the best mangoes in the world grow in Haiti ? though too many of them rot, offshore from the world\'s largest market, for want of adequate roads and well-governed ports. Excellent coffee is grown in the Haitian mountains, but much of it is sold informally across the border to coffee producers in the Dominican Republic, who reap most of the profits. Haiti also has many qualities attractive to tourists: a warm climate; magnificent white- sand beaches and turquoise water; Tortuga, the famous pirate island off the northern'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Earthquake',2,1,'3695 - C05766563.txt','Haiti: More great work by Katie StantonHere is text Haiti\'s earthquake devastated not only lives, but whatever emergency services the barely functioning government had to offer. However, in less than seven days, a makeshift version of 911 sprung to life. It\'s a striking story of how a few tech-savvy social entrepreneurs, receptive ears in the U.S. government and hundreds of Haitian Creole-speaking strangers crowdsourced from around the world were able to help people on the ground get food or medical attention. Hours after the earthquake struck Port au Prince, 23-year-old Josh Nesbit (pictured right), who heads a non-profit delivering health care in Sub-Saharan Africa through mobile phones, thought that an SMS gateway would be critical in Haiti. He sent a tweet out asking for help. A Cameroonian managing a startup incubator in Africa, Jean Francis Ahanda, responded mentioning that a contact, Jean-Marc Castera, was headed to the command center of the Caribbean\'s largest wireless carrier Digicel that day. Within three days, they had co-opted a shortcode, 4636, that had been used for weather information in Haiti. They rushed to get several other partners like Ushahidi, which provides an open-source platform for tracking crisis communications, and Google on board. A non-profit that specializes in using technology for disaster relief, Instedd, built an emergency information system using the shortcode. On a very late Saturday night, a cobbled-together team of a half-dozen organizations or so launched \'4636\' as an emergency number. They started publicizing it on the ground in Haiti through radio stations. Haitians could text the number with messages about injuries, people trapped under rubble or reports of missing people. Some of them are desperate: My name is J my brother is working in Unicef and I live in C 11 A I have 2 people that is still alive under the building still ! Send Help! Two San Francisco-based startups, Crowdf lower and Samasource, came','Haiti: More great work by Katie StantonHere is text Haiti\'s earthquake devastated not only lives, but whatever emergency services the barely functioning government had to offer. However, in less than seven days, a makeshift version of 911 sprung to life. It\'s a striking story of how a few tech-savvy social entrepreneurs, receptive ears in the U.S. government and hundreds of Haitian Creole-speaking strangers crowdsourced from around the world were able to help people on the ground get food or medical attention. Hours after the earthquake struck Port au Prince, 23-year-old Josh Nesbit (pictured right), who heads a non-profit delivering health care in Sub-Saharan Africa through mobile phones, thought that an SMS gateway would be critical in Haiti. He sent a tweet out asking for help. A Cameroonian managing a startup incubator in Africa, Jean Francis Ahanda, responded mentioning that a contact, Jean-Marc Castera, was headed to the command center of the Caribbean\'s largest wireless carrier Digicel that day. Within three days, they had co-opted a shortcode, 4636, that had been used for weather information in Haiti. They rushed to get several other partners like Ushahidi, which provides an open-source platform for tracking crisis communications, and Google on board. A non-profit that specializes in using technology for disaster relief, Instedd, built an emergency information system using the shortcode. On a very late Saturday night, a cobbled-together team of a half-dozen organizations or so launched \'4636\' as an emergency number. They started publicizing it on the ground in Haiti through radio stations. Haitians could text the number with messages about injuries, people trapped under rubble or reports of missing people. Some of them are desperate: \"My name is J my brother is working in Unicef and I live in C 11 A I have 2 people that is still alive under the building still ! Send Help!\" Two San Francisco-based startups, Crowdf lower and Samasource, came'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Earth_Day',1,1,'1532 - C05761326.txt','Mini schedule 4/22/098:40 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Raybum House Office Building 8:40 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 9:00 am En route Raybum House Office Building *Dial-1n Number: 202-647-0817 PIN: 12345 *Staff: Rich Verma 9:00 am ARRIVE Raybum House Office Building 9:30 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 1:30 pm Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2172 1:30 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 1:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:55 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/HEARING PREP TEAM 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office or Secretary\'s Conference Room 2:35 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT STATE DEPARTMENT\'S GREENING 3:15 pm DIPLOMACY\' EARTH DAY EVENT Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor 3:30 pm INTERVIEW w/MARK LANDLER, THE NEW YORK TIMES 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office *On The Record. 4:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 4:25 pm ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 24','Mini schedule 4/22/098:40 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Raybum House Office Building 8:40 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 9:00 am En route Raybum House Office Building *Dial-1n Number: 202-647-0817 PIN: 12345 *Staff: Rich Verma 9:00 am ARRIVE Raybum House Office Building 9:30 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 1:30 pm Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2172 1:30 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 1:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:55 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/HEARING PREP TEAM 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office or Secretary\'s Conference Room 2:35 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT STATE DEPARTMENT\'S \"GREENING 3:15 pm DIPLOMACY\' EARTH DAY EVENT Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor 3:30 pm INTERVIEW w/MARK LANDLER, THE NEW YORK TIMES 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office *On The Record. 4:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 4:25 pm ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 24'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Eastern_Europe',2,1,'1412 - C05761118.txt','OSCECheryl Additional info Regards pat The OSCE\'s broad geographical coverage and the span of issues ranging from technical arms control treaties to foreign policy and human rights challenges in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia requires in-depth knowledge of all aspects of American foreign policy, plus an ability to respond to rapidly changing circumstances during open mutlilateral debates and in negotiations on international agreement and treaties. It also requires rapid intervention in emerging crisis situations, such as potential regional conflict flashpoints in the Caucasus, Central Asia or the Balkans. The PermRep to the OSCE is also responsible for overseeing OSCE operations in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia, while overseeing a staff of 30 professionals in Vienna and an additional 50 Americans seconded to OSCE Missions and field offices spread from Tirana to Tashkent. The briefing memo endorsed by Secretary Clinton on Revitalizing the OSCE noted the importance of assigning a strong Ambassador to this key position -- a need that is only heightened as it appears the Organization is about to embark on a multi-year major strategic review and negotiation of principles and mechanisms to underpin European security architecture. Thus, the Ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the OSCE will also have to be very sensitive to negotiations and trends elsewhere in Europe, including in a bilateral US- Russian track, in NATO, and in US-EU relations, as well as overseeing negotiations to revive conventional arms control in the European theater. In-depth knowledge of the former Soviet Union region and Russian language skills are a major plus for the Permanent Representative, as this is a primary forum for interaction with Russia and Central Asian countries on a daily basis. Strong public speaking skills are also a must, as the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE is expected to speak on the record in hundreds of public statements each year on issues of concern to two different regional bureaus (EUR and SCA) and four functional bureaus (VCI, DRL, EB, and RPM). Wayne, Can you get me the position description, please. Marcie Can someone get me soonest, today, a position description for the US Amb to OSCE . And a paragraph or two on Thanks pat','OSCECheryl Additional info Regards pat The OSCE\'s broad geographical coverage and the span of issues ranging from technical arms control treaties to foreign policy and human rights challenges in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia requires in-depth knowledge of all aspects of American foreign policy, plus an ability to respond to rapidly changing circumstances during open mutlilateral debates and in negotiations on international agreement and treaties. It also requires rapid intervention in emerging crisis situations, such as potential regional conflict flashpoints in the Caucasus, Central Asia or the Balkans. The PermRep to the OSCE is also responsible for overseeing OSCE operations in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia, while overseeing a staff of 30 professionals in Vienna and an additional 50 Americans seconded to OSCE Missions and field offices spread from Tirana to Tashkent. The briefing memo endorsed by Secretary Clinton on \"Revitalizing the OSCE\" noted the importance of assigning a strong Ambassador to this key position -- a need that is only heightened as it appears the Organization is about to embark on a multi-year major strategic review and negotiation of principles and mechanisms to underpin European security architecture. Thus, the Ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the OSCE will also have to be very sensitive to negotiations and trends elsewhere in Europe, including in a bilateral US- Russian track, in NATO, and in US-EU relations, as well as overseeing negotiations to revive conventional arms control in the European theater. In-depth knowledge of the former Soviet Union region and Russian language skills are a major plus for the Permanent Representative, as this is a primary forum for interaction with Russia and Central Asian countries on a daily basis. Strong public speaking skills are also a must, as the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE is expected to speak on the record in hundreds of public statements each year on issues of concern to two different regional bureaus (EUR and SCA) and four functional bureaus (VCI, DRL, EB, and RPM). Wayne, Can you get me the position description, please. Marcie Can someone get me soonest, today, a position description for the US Amb to OSCE . And a paragraph or two on Thanks pat'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Eastern_Europe',2,1,'2863 - C05764608.txt','(AP) Top Russian official: no missiles near PolandTop Russian official: no missiles near Poland MOSCOW (AP)-A Russian deputy defense minister has confirmed that the military has scrapped a plan to deploy missiles near Poland. Vladimir Popovkin says that U.S. President Barack Obama\'s decision to dump the Bush-era plan to deploy missile defense sites in Eastern Europe has made the deployment of Iskander short-range missiles in Russia\'s Kaliningrad region unnecessary. Popovkin\'s statement on Ekho Moskvy radio Saturday confirmed previous similar statements by other Russian officials. Tim Davis Watch Officer Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Top Russian official: no missiles near PolandTop Russian official: no missiles near Poland MOSCOW (AP)-A Russian deputy defense minister has confirmed that the military has scrapped a plan to deploy missiles near Poland. Vladimir Popovkin says that U.S. President Barack Obama\'s decision to dump the Bush-era plan to deploy missile defense sites in Eastern Europe has made the deployment of Iskander short-range missiles in Russia\'s Kaliningrad region unnecessary. Popovkin\'s statement on Ekho Moskvy radio Saturday confirmed previous similar statements by other Russian officials. Tim Davis Watch Officer Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Eastern_Time_Zone',24,1,'111 - C05739687.txt','Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 1200 (SBU) Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 0700 (SBU) B6Here are more details on the overnight traffic accident. Dear Colleagues, S/E Chris Stevens provided the following update from Benghazi at 1200 EDT to Embassy Tripoli DCM Polaschik and NEA/MAG Director Roebuck: Traffic accident: Following discussions with S/E Stevens and other USG officials, the TNC has agreed not to issue any public statement regarding the accident. S/E Stevens\' USG colleagues are waiting for guidance from their HQ regarding proposed compensation of 52,000 Libyan dinars ($43,312): 13,000 ($10,828) per victim, to cover funeral costs and other compensation. TNC will accompany S/E Stevens on his courtesy calls on the families, to take place either today or tomorrow. In the view of S/E Stevens, the TNC has been handling this incident in a professional and low-profile manner. [Note: S/E Stevens separately provided the following details of the accident: The U.S. vehicle was traveling back from the Benghazi airport at moderate speed. The U.S. vehicle was struck by the Libyan vehicle going at high speed in an intersection. As a correction to earlier information - four people were killed and only two were injured.] Police chief: S/E Stevens met with the Benghazi chief of police today, following discussions related to the accident. The police chief is a university professor who took on these police duties after the revolution. According to the police chief, there are only 3,000 police in the Benghazi area, down from 6,000 prior to the revolution. Many police simply did not return to their jobs after the revolution, as they feared retaliation. EU and UK reps have met with the Special Envoy Stevens reported at 0700 EDT on 4/26: ? Traffic accident: Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seatbelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee injuries are light if any, Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? TNC head Mahmoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to be met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Christina Tomlinson Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center tomfinsonct@state,gov 202-6474512 Itg1kik ,MEN7 oi rrr Ops Center celebrates its SOth anniversary with 24 hours of OPERATIONS CENTER worldwide service on April 30, Register now to participAe.','Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 1200 (SBU) Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 0700 (SBU) B6Here are more details on the overnight traffic accident. Dear Colleagues, S/E Chris Stevens provided the following update from Benghazi at 1200 EDT to Embassy Tripoli DCM Polaschik and NEA/MAG Director Roebuck: Traffic accident: Following discussions with S/E Stevens and other USG officials, the TNC has agreed not to issue any public statement regarding the accident. S/E Stevens\' USG colleagues are waiting for guidance from their HQ regarding proposed compensation of 52,000 Libyan dinars ($43,312): 13,000 ($10,828) per victim, to cover funeral costs and other compensation. TNC will accompany S/E Stevens on his courtesy calls on the families, to take place either today or tomorrow. In the view of S/E Stevens, the TNC has been handling this incident in a professional and low-profile manner. [Note: S/E Stevens separately provided the following details of the accident: The U.S. vehicle was traveling back from the Benghazi airport at moderate speed. The U.S. vehicle was struck by the Libyan vehicle going at high speed in an intersection. As a correction to earlier information - four people were killed and only two were injured.] Police chief: S/E Stevens met with the Benghazi chief of police today, following discussions related to the accident. The police chief is a university professor who took on these police duties after the revolution. According to the police chief, there are only 3,000 police in the Benghazi area, down from 6,000 prior to the revolution. Many police simply did not return to their jobs after the revolution, as they feared retaliation. EU and UK reps have met with the Special Envoy Stevens reported at 0700 EDT on 4/26: ? Traffic accident: Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seatbelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee injuries are light if any, Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? TNC head Mahmoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to be met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Christina Tomlinson Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center tomfinsonct@state,gov 202-6474512 Itg1kik ,MEN7 oi rrr Ops Center celebrates its SOth anniversary with 24 hours of OPERATIONS CENTER worldwide service on April 30\", Register now to participAe.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Eastern_Time_Zone',24,1,'1231 - C05760541.txt','Hello/FYI/InviteWONDERFUL (if you can and only if ) Late \'cause of all those overly-hard working State-ites.... 7 to 9:30. xoxo, T In a message dated 12/13/2009 2:17:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, HDR22@clintonemail.com writes: Thank you for doing the party again, and I am planning to come by before or after the Obamas\' party. What are the hours for your party? A big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before. SO, just in case, and I\'d imagine it\'s not possible, it\'ll be Monday night, 7:00 to 9:30, December 21. No matter what, wanted you to know we are gathering yet again with our Senator Clinton bond. love, T','Hello/FYI/InviteWONDERFUL (if you can and only if ) Late \'cause of all those overly-hard working State-ites.... 7 to 9:30. xoxo, T In a message dated 12/13/2009 2:17:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, HDR22@clintonemail.com writes: Thank you for doing the party again, and I am planning to come by before or after the Obamas\' party. What are the hours for your party? A big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before. SO, just in case, and I\'d imagine it\'s not possible, it\'ll be Monday night, 7:00 to 9:30, December 21. No matter what, wanted you to know we are gathering yet again with our Senator Clinton bond. love, T'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Eastern_Time_Zone',24,1,'13 - C05739567.txt','hey? for S\'s awareness ? we have proposed the calls to Libyan and Egyptian Presidents. Early AM B5 EDT. Samantha Vinograd Senior Advisor to the National Security Advisor B6','hey? for S\'s awareness ? we have proposed the calls to Libyan and Egyptian Presidents. Early AM B5 EDT. Samantha Vinograd Senior Advisor to the National Security Advisor B6'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Eastern_Time_Zone',24,1,'1537 - C05761333.txt','Kabul update 23:00 local /16:30 EDT Kabul update 23:00 local / 16:30 EDTFyi fvi Cheryl, As of this hour of Thursday night there is no deal on an ironclad, substantive, political platform of national solidarity and governance reform, in return for Abdullah\'s gracious concession which would obviate the constitutional and political need for a problematic 2nd round. Karl and I remain in close touch with the candidates as they continue their engagement. But short of a miracle, there will be no such deal at least until Friday evening or Saturday morning, if then. Hence, as we understand the exigencies of our Boss\'s travel sked, it appears to be time to pull the plug: we won\'t be recommending before our Friday evening that she make a stop in Kabul on Saturday. The default remains: no Kabul stop. Nonetheless, Abdullah has now set Saturday as the date for his address to the nation, and Karzai clearly wants both for him to concede, and to attract a visit of the Secretary. The best scenario would have been an announcement in the presence of the Secretary, as a trusted witness to whom the parties would be more or less politically accountable. If we','Kabul update 23:00 local /16:30 EDT Kabul update 23:00 local / 16:30 EDTFyi fvi Cheryl, As of this hour of Thursday night there is no deal on an ironclad, substantive, political platform of national solidarity and governance reform, in return for Abdullah\'s gracious concession which would obviate the constitutional and political need for a problematic 2nd round. Karl and I remain in close touch with the candidates as they continue their engagement. But short of a miracle, there will be no such deal at least until Friday evening or Saturday morning, if then. Hence, as we understand the exigencies of our Boss\'s travel sked, it appears to be time to pull the plug: we won\'t be recommending before our Friday evening that she make a stop in Kabul on Saturday. The default remains: no Kabul stop. Nonetheless, Abdullah has now set Saturday as the date for his address to the nation, and Karzai clearly wants both for him to concede, and to attract a visit of the Secretary. The best scenario would have been an announcement in the presence of the Secretary, as a trusted witness to whom the parties would be more or less politically accountable. If we'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Eastern_Time_Zone',24,1,'166 - C05739756.txt','Fvv: WSJ - Miscues Before Libya Assault WSJ - Miscues Before Libya AssaultThis is a real hit piece - they intentionally twisted and misused info shared to help them understand how we work, while using Libyan sourcing as gospel. Totally unprofessional and egregiously inflammatory. Miscues Before Libya Assault Wall Street Journal Updated September 20, 2012, 9:15 p.m. EDT By MARGARET COKER in Benghazi, Libya and ADAM ENTOUS, JAY SOLOMON and SIOBHAN GORMAN in Washington Limited Security in Benghazi, Secrecy Over Safe House, Contributed to Tragedy The U.S. Consulate in Benghazi under attack on Sept. 11. The deadly assault raised questions about security lapses and misjudgments by U.S. officials. The deadly assault on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya on Sept. 11 was preceded by a succession of security lapses and misjudgments, compounded by fog-of-battle decisions, that raise questions about whether the scope of the tragedy could have been contained. U.S, officials issued alerts and ordered security precautions in neighboring Egypt ahead of protests and violence on Sept. 11, but largely overlooked the possibility of trouble at other diplomatic postings in the region. The State Department chose to maintain only limited security in Benghazi, Libya, despite months of sporadic attacks there on U.S. and other Western missions. And while the U.S. said it would ask Libya to boost security there, it did so just once, for a one week period in June, according to Libyan officials. The U.S. didn\'t seriously consider sending in the military during the attack. It summoned rapid-response teams of Marines only after the U.S. ambassador was dead. State Department officials said they doubted the Pentagon could have mobilized a rescue force quickly enough to make a difference during the fighting. The Pentagon waited for guidance from State, which is responsible for diplomatic security, a senior military official said,','Fvv: WSJ - Miscues Before Libya Assault WSJ - Miscues Before Libya AssaultThis is a real hit piece - they intentionally twisted and misused info shared to help them understand how we work, while using Libyan sourcing as gospel. Totally unprofessional and egregiously inflammatory. Miscues Before Libya Assault Wall Street Journal Updated September 20, 2012, 9:15 p.m. EDT By MARGARET COKER in Benghazi, Libya and ADAM ENTOUS, JAY SOLOMON and SIOBHAN GORMAN in Washington Limited Security in Benghazi, Secrecy Over Safe House, Contributed to Tragedy The U.S. Consulate in Benghazi under attack on Sept. 11. The deadly assault raised questions about security lapses and misjudgments by U.S. officials. The deadly assault on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya on Sept. 11 was preceded by a succession of security lapses and misjudgments, compounded by fog-of-battle decisions, that raise questions about whether the scope of the tragedy could have been contained. U.S, officials issued alerts and ordered security precautions in neighboring Egypt ahead of protests and violence on Sept. 11, but largely overlooked the possibility of trouble at other diplomatic postings in the region. The State Department chose to maintain only limited security in Benghazi, Libya, despite months of sporadic attacks there on U.S. and other Western missions. And while the U.S. said it would ask Libya to boost security there, it did so just once, for a one week period in June, according to Libyan officials. The U.S. didn\'t seriously consider sending in the military during the attack. It summoned rapid-response teams of Marines only after the U.S. ambassador was dead. State Department officials said they doubted the Pentagon could have mobilized a rescue force quickly enough to make a difference during the fighting. The Pentagon waited for guidance from State, which is responsible for diplomatic security, a senior military official said,'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Eastern_Time_Zone',24,1,'167 - C05739757.txt','Libyans march against Islamist rnhtias in Benghazi Libyans march against Islamist militias in BenghaziLibyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23prn EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The Rescue Benghazi day demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year, Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. It\'s obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups, medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya. The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. Those military battalions that want to impose their ideology on the people of Libya will be confronted, Saleh Gaouda, a member of new ruling national congress, said. This city wants to go back to stability and participate in building the state In a sign of the cheerful atmosphere, one ear had a giant cardboard model of Benghazi\'s landmark lighthouse strapped to the roof As the sun set and the crowd began to disperse, someone shot fireworks into the air.','Libyans march against Islamist rnhtias in Benghazi Libyans march against Islamist militias in BenghaziLibyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23prn EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The \"Rescue Benghazi day\" demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year, Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. \"It\'s obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups,\" medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. \"Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya.\" The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. \"Those military battalions that want to impose their ideology on the people of Libya will be confronted,\" Saleh Gaouda, a member of new ruling national congress, said. \"This city wants to go back to stability and participate in building the state\" In a sign of the cheerful atmosphere, one ear had a giant cardboard model of Benghazi\'s landmark lighthouse strapped to the roof As the sun set and the crowd began to disperse, someone shot fireworks into the air.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Eastern_Time_Zone',24,1,'1676 - C05761605.txt','AJS Hearing Highlights* Miguel: Andrew did great this afternoon. FYI, Lowey delivered HRC\'s statement. Very well received. * Richard Fontaine: Andrew is not even rocking - just tapping his foot. Did y\'all train him for.this or something?? And half the room are Shapiros, it\'s like his friggin Bahr Mitzvah. * Former NSC staffer Michael Allen: Shapiro son removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway. * Mike Feldman: Jon Lovett removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway. * Laurie Rubiner: Jim Webb arrives, looks typically angry. * Derek Chollet: Shapiro comes out strong against piracy. Bold stand. * Jon Lovett: Jeanne Shaheen listening very closely. Barbara Boxer is distracted. The other anonymous old men on dais seem confused and unsure where they are. Hearing concludes at 3:33:43 PM EDT','AJS Hearing Highlights* Miguel: \"Andrew did great this afternoon. FYI, Lowey delivered HRC\'s statement. Very well received.\" * Richard Fontaine: \"Andrew is not even rocking - just tapping his foot. Did y\'all train him for.this or something?? And half the room are Shapiros, it\'s like his friggin Bahr Mitzvah.\" * Former NSC staffer Michael Allen: \"Shapiro son removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway.\" * Mike Feldman: \"Jon Lovett removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway.\" * Laurie Rubiner: \"Jim Webb arrives, looks typically angry.\" * Derek Chollet: \"Shapiro comes out strong against piracy. Bold stand.\" * Jon Lovett: \"Jeanne Shaheen listening very closely. Barbara Boxer is distracted. The other anonymous old men on dais seem confused and unsure where they are.\" Hearing concludes at 3:33:43 PM EDT'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Eastern_Time_Zone',24,1,'1692 - C05761663.txt','OAS--againBecause of the time difference, your clips were prepared at midnight Eastern Time so many are still early versions. But what we\'re seeing online right now look MUCH better this morning than even 5 hours ago - it just took a bit for your statement, our conf call, our pushback, and our travelers to catch up. Many including the Times take a very different tone. And all note Cuba\'s not in. Mostly, stories are small and seem buried. I\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. 15 Sullivan, Jacob i B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage? 16','OAS--againBecause of the time difference, your clips were prepared at midnight Eastern Time so many are still early versions. But what we\'re seeing online right now look MUCH better this morning than even 5 hours ago - it just took a bit for your statement, our conf call, our pushback, and our travelers to catch up. Many including the Times take a very different tone. And all note Cuba\'s not in. Mostly, stories are small and seem buried. I\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. 15 Sullivan, Jacob i B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage? 16'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Eastern_Time_Zone',24,1,'181 - C05739774.txt','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Eastern_Time_Zone',24,1,'1893 - C05762382.txt','Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Berlusconi in press availability, 6/15/09As I said before, Prime Minister Berlusconi\'s assistance on our efforts to close Guantanamo is very important to us. I have to say, by the way, that Bermuda has done us a great service, as well, on that front, and I\'m grateful to them. THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release 15, 2009 June REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRIME MINISTER BERLUSCONI OF ITALY IN PRESS AVAILABILITY Oval Office 5:48 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening, everybody. Buona sera. I want to welcome Prime Minister Berlusconi here. He has proved to be a great friend of the United States. And he and I got to know each other at the G20 summit. We are now in the process of planning the G8 summit that Italy will be hosting. We emphasized the strong, historic ties between the United States and Italy. Our bilateral relationship has been marked by cooperation across the board. And I am extremely grateful for his friendship. 129','Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Berlusconi in press availability, 6/15/09\"As I said before, Prime Minister Berlusconi\'s assistance on our efforts to close Guantanamo is very important to us. I have to say, by the way, that Bermuda has done us a great service, as well, on that front, and I\'m grateful to them.\" THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release 15, 2009 June REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRIME MINISTER BERLUSCONI OF ITALY IN PRESS AVAILABILITY Oval Office 5:48 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening, everybody. Buona sera. I want to welcome Prime Minister Berlusconi here. He has proved to be a great friend of the United States. And he and I got to know each other at the G20 summit. We are now in the process of planning the G8 summit that Italy will be hosting. We emphasized the strong, historic ties between the United States and Italy. Our bilateral relationship has been marked by cooperation across the board. And I am extremely grateful for his friendship. 129'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Eastern_Time_Zone',24,1,'1998 - C05762602.txt','North Korea Missiles were fired into Sea of Japan (SBU)(SBU) Further to the 2048 EDT Watch Alert, media report the two missiles were fired from a base near Wonsan into the Sea of Japan, and appear to be Scud missiles with an estimated range of 500 km (310 miles). Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 45','North Korea Missiles were fired into Sea of Japan (SBU)(SBU) Further to the 2048 EDT Watch Alert, media report the two missiles were fired from a base near Wonsan into the Sea of Japan, and appear to be Scud missiles with an estimated range of 500 km (310 miles). Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 45'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Eastern_Time_Zone',24,1,'203 - C05739798.txt','Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi EditsPis print. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya l Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23pm EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The Rescue Benghazi day demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. Ifs obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups, medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya. The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. B5 Hopefully Mon or Huma can work these in teleprompter.','Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi EditsPis print. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya l Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23pm EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The \"Rescue Benghazi day\" demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. \"Ifs obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups,\" medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. \"Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya.\" The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. B5 Hopefully Mon or Huma can work these in teleprompter.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Eastern_Time_Zone',24,1,'2132 - C05762804.txt','(SBU) Failed IED near Amb. Hill convoy in TallilFyi Ambassador Hill\'s Chief of Staff Chris Klein reports at 1715 Iraq time (1015 EDT), a failed IED exploded 50 meters in front of Amb. Hill\'s convoy in Tallil. No reported injuries. Amb. Hill was en route to a meeting with provincial council chairs in Dhiciar Province at the time. Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 1LO','(SBU) Failed IED near Amb. Hill convoy in TallilFyi Ambassador Hill\'s Chief of Staff Chris Klein reports at 1715 Iraq time (1015 EDT), a failed IED exploded 50 meters in front of Amb. Hill\'s convoy in Tallil. No reported injuries. Amb. Hill was en route to a meeting with provincial council chairs in Dhiciar Province at the time. Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 1LO'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Eastern_Time_Zone',24,1,'2150 - C05762828.txt','North Korea to move intercontinental missile: reportNorth Korea to move [Inter contktenta[l mOssillle: report Fri May 29, 2009 9:40pm EDT SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea is preparing to move an intercontinental ballistic missile from a factory near Pyongyang to a launch site on the east coast, a South Korean newspaper quoted a source in Washington as saying on Saturday. The factory north of Pyongyang is the same place where the North manufactured the long-range rocket it fired on April 5 before moving it to the east-coast Musudan-ri missile range for assembly and launch, the Dong-a Ilbo newspaper said. Regional powers are waiting to see what the North might do next after it conducted a nuclear test on Monday. South Korea is on alert on the assessment Pyongyang may make provocative moves using conventional weapons at their heavily armed border. North Korea has warned of an intercontinental ballistic missile test in anger over U.N. Security Council punishment of what Pyongyang said was a satellite launch on April 5. Preparations to move an ICBM from the Saneum Weapons Research Center near Pyongyang by train have been captured by U.S. spy satellites, Dong-a Ilbo quoted a source in Washington knowledgeable about the issue as saying. The research lab is the North\'s main center of research and manufacture of long-range missiles, the newspaper said. South Korea\'s defense ministry could not immediately comment on the report. North Korea fired a short-range missile on Friday from the Musudan-ri missile base, South Korea\'s Yonhap news agency quoted an unnamed government source as saying. The missile appeared to be a modified surface-to-air missile with a range of up to 160 km (99 miles), Dong-a Ilbo said. The two Koreas have fought two deadly naval clashes on their disputed maritime border in the past 10 years and the North has warned another could happen. U.S. Defense Department spokesman Geoff Morrell said on Friday there had been no sign of stepped-up North Korean military activity. But a U.S. defense official said the United States had observed above average activity in the past 24 hours at a site in North Korea that has previously been used to test fire long-range missiles. South Korea\'s Defense Ministry said it had seen the number of Chinese fishing boats near the peninsula in the Yellow Sea drop sharply in recent days and is watching the North\'s activities for indications of aggression. 74','North Korea to move intercontinental missile: reportNorth Korea to move [Inter contktenta[l mOssillle: report Fri May 29, 2009 9:40pm EDT SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea is preparing to move an intercontinental ballistic missile from a factory near Pyongyang to a launch site on the east coast, a South Korean newspaper quoted a source in Washington as saying on Saturday. The factory north of Pyongyang is the same place where the North manufactured the long-range rocket it fired on April 5 before moving it to the east-coast Musudan-ri missile range for assembly and launch, the Dong-a Ilbo newspaper said. Regional powers are waiting to see what the North might do next after it conducted a nuclear test on Monday. South Korea is on alert on the assessment Pyongyang may make provocative moves using conventional weapons at their heavily armed border. North Korea has warned of an intercontinental ballistic missile test in anger over U.N. Security Council punishment of what Pyongyang said was a satellite launch on April 5. \"Preparations to move an ICBM from the Saneum Weapons Research Center near Pyongyang by train have been captured by U.S. spy satellites,\" Dong-a Ilbo quoted a source in Washington knowledgeable about the issue as saying. The research lab is the North\'s main center of research and manufacture of long-range missiles, the newspaper said. South Korea\'s defense ministry could not immediately comment on the report. North Korea fired a short-range missile on Friday from the Musudan-ri missile base, South Korea\'s Yonhap news agency quoted an unnamed government source as saying. The missile appeared to be a modified surface-to-air missile with a range of up to 160 km (99 miles), Dong-a Ilbo said. The two Koreas have fought two deadly naval clashes on their disputed maritime border in the past 10 years and the North has warned another could happen. U.S. Defense Department spokesman Geoff Morrell said on Friday there had been no sign of stepped-up North Korean military activity. But a U.S. defense official said the United States had observed \"above average activity\" in the past 24 hours at a site in North Korea that has previously been used to test fire long-range missiles. South Korea\'s Defense Ministry said it had seen the number of Chinese fishing boats near the peninsula in the Yellow Sea drop sharply in recent days and is watching the North\'s activities for indications of aggression. 74'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Eastern_Time_Zone',24,1,'2404 - C05763576.txt','Honduran President Zelaya in the United States (SBU)USUN New York reports Honduran President Zelaya arrived in New Jersey on a private Venezuelan aircraft and will address the United Nations at 1100 EDT. 121','Honduran President Zelaya in the United States (SBU)USUN New York reports Honduran President Zelaya arrived in New Jersey on a private Venezuelan aircraft and will address the United Nations at 1100 EDT. 121'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Eastern_Time_Zone',24,1,'2425 - C05763718.txt','(SBU) Yettaw to be Deported on 8/16 (SBU) John Yettaw Sentenced to 7 YearsImportance: High In brief: ? Pursuant to his meeting with Senator James Webb, Burmese Senior General Than Shwe authorized deportation of Amcit John Yettaw. ? Yettaw is scheduled to depart on 8/16 at 1:30pm local (3:00 am EDT) with Sen. Webb aboard a milair flight. ? Codel Webb, with Yettaw, will fly to Bangkok, where ACS Bangkok will assist with onward flight arrangements for Yettaw. ? CONS/Rangoon has spoken with to alert her to developments in the case. stated she has no intention of speaking with the press. Importance: High Colin - we have draft press guidance lined up for when he\'s wheels up and hear the news from us, not cnn. Can we count on webb\'s office to respect that? M has been notified - we want her to This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Importance: High Importance: High','(SBU) Yettaw to be Deported on 8/16 (SBU) John Yettaw Sentenced to 7 YearsImportance: High In brief: ? Pursuant to his meeting with Senator James Webb, Burmese Senior General Than Shwe authorized deportation of Amcit John Yettaw. ? Yettaw is scheduled to depart on 8/16 at 1:30pm local (3:00 am EDT) with Sen. Webb aboard a milair flight. ? Codel Webb, with Yettaw, will fly to Bangkok, where ACS Bangkok will assist with onward flight arrangements for Yettaw. ? CONS/Rangoon has spoken with to alert her to developments in the case. stated she has no intention of speaking with the press. Importance: High Colin - we have draft press guidance lined up for when he\'s wheels up and hear the news from us, not cnn. Can we count on webb\'s office to respect that? M has been notified - we want her to This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Importance: High Importance: High'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Eastern_Time_Zone',24,1,'2482 - C05763821.txt','3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote KABUL (AP) Police stormed a bank in Kabul on Wednesday and killed three insurgents who had taken it over, while a wave of attacks killed at least six election workers around the country on the eve of the presidential election, officials said. The three-man assault in Kabul came a day after two militant attacks in the capital, including rockets fired at the presidential palace. It also follows a suicide car bomb explosion in front of NATO\'s Kabul headquarters Saturday that killed seven, a drumbeat of attacks that would appear to signal the intent of Taliban insurgents and their militant allies to disrupt Thursday\'s vote. In a sign of how difficult election preparations have been, Afghanistan\'s chief electoral officer said that 20 percent of election materials hadn\'t yet been delivered to voting sites less than 24 hours before polls open at 7 a.m. Thursday (0230 GMT Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday). Daoud Ali Najafi said Afghan army helicopters would be used to,deliver the materials to insecure and hard-to-reach regions. Andrea &Wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote KABUL (AP) Police stormed a bank in Kabul on Wednesday and killed three insurgents who had taken it over, while a wave of attacks killed at least six election workers around the country on the eve of the presidential election, officials said. The three-man assault in Kabul came a day after two militant attacks in the capital, including rockets fired at the presidential palace. It also follows a suicide car bomb explosion in front of NATO\'s Kabul headquarters Saturday that killed seven, a drumbeat of attacks that would appear to signal the intent of Taliban insurgents and their militant allies to disrupt Thursday\'s vote. In a sign of how difficult election preparations have been, Afghanistan\'s chief electoral officer said that 20 percent of election materials hadn\'t yet been delivered to voting sites less than 24 hours before polls open at 7 a.m. Thursday (0230 GMT Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday). Daoud Ali Najafi said Afghan army helicopters would be used to,deliver the materials to insecure and hard-to-reach regions. Andrea &Wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Eastern_Time_Zone',24,1,'2602 - C05764104.txt','Statementalmost there with the final draft. PJ will send to you. In a message dated 10/3/2009 1:25:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, HDR22@clintonemail.com writes: I\'m happy to have Melanne send it as letter to GOSL Ambassador and maybe UN Rep and only release to SL and related outlets. We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ I like the idea of it being issued by someone else but I still want to see it. Let\'s close this out.','Statementalmost there with the final draft. PJ will send to you. In a message dated 10/3/2009 1:25:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, HDR22@clintonemail.com writes: I\'m happy to have Melanne send it as letter to GOSL Ambassador and maybe UN Rep and only release to SL and related outlets. We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ I like the idea of it being issued by someone else but I still want to see it. Let\'s close this out.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Eastern_Time_Zone',24,1,'2665 - C05764216.txt','6.5 Earthquake strikes the Philippines (U)(U) (U) The earthquake struck the southern island of Mindanao at 0658 EDT, media report. Embassy Manila reports there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The Operations Center will provide additional details as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','6.5 Earthquake strikes the Philippines (U)(U) (U) The earthquake struck the southern island of Mindanao at 0658 EDT, media report. Embassy Manila reports there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The Operations Center will provide additional details as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Eastern_Time_Zone',24,1,'2757 - C05764413.txt','ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed suicide Update: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia - alleged illegal activitysuicide Importance: High FYI Importance: High FYI on several (shocking) updates on that Liberia Amcit case. Scroll all the way to the bottom for all the details. Colleagues, Charge Robinson, Embassy Monrovia, just called to report that Mr. Fosnight has committed suicide. He was found in his home at approximately 0500 EDT. The RSO is on the scene and Monrovia\'s consular section is aware of the situation and will work to repatriate the body. UNMIL is working to determine who from the UN will call Fosnight\'s next-of-kin. Post had no further details, but will continue to provide them to Ops. The Liberian Minister of Justice has asked UNMIL representatives and Charge Robinson to attend a meeting at 0730 EDT to discuss press responses. The Watch connected the PA/Press duty officer to Embassy Monrovia. ACTION REQUEST: Embassy Monrovia has requested press guidance from the Department as soon as possible, preferably before the 0730 EDT meeting. The Embassy prefers NOT to issue a joint statement with Liberian or UNMIL representatives. The Embassy is closed today, but the Charge will be available by telephone. Ops has informed the CA/OCS, AF, and PA/Press duty officers by telephone, and stands by ready to assist. Regards, Stephanie L. Hallett 156 One correction: Fosnight\'s passport was not / not seized. Fosnight says he can\'t find it (which is interesting, since he says he planned to fly to Sierra Leone this afternoon). And one update: So far, all the Liberian lawyers contacted have refused to take the case. - Brooks Robinson Here is today\'s update. Sunday has been eventful. - Fosnight was arrested about 40 minutes ago and is under house arrest. His U.S. passport has been seized. The Consular Officer is aware and has passed to him (via the RSO, who\'s on the scene) the names of three local lawyers. The RSO reported that Fosnight is also seeking to be in touch with a U.S. lawyer. The Consular Officer will send a report of arrest cable tomorrow, and stands ready to meet with Fosnight. - The GOL has formally asked UNMIL to assist in making sure that the house arrest is effective, in order to ensure that Fosnight\'s rights are protected and to minimize flight risk. - Getting to this point involved a harrowing six hours. This morning at approximately 11:00 am, the Liberia National Police, accompanied by UN Police and our RSO, went to Fosnight\'s apartment to carry out the arrest. Although Fosnight had been under LNP surveillance by five officers, he managed to leave the apartment at around 10:00 in his UN-marked vehicle. (The Director of Police will be investigating how that happened.) Airport, immigration, police, and UN authorities were alerted. - At approximately 3:00 pm, we learned that Fosnight was still in Monrovia and was in phone contact with UNMIL officials as well as LNP officers. Finally, he agreed to be met by the LNP at his apartment, where he was arrested. He was read his rights, and read the charges, which include statutory rape and exploitation of children, among other charges. Fosnight stated that he and his Sierra Leonean ex-wife (or ex-girlfriend) - the 157','ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed suicide Update: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia - alleged illegal activitysuicide Importance: High FYI Importance: High FYI on several (shocking) updates on that Liberia Amcit case. Scroll all the way to the bottom for all the details. Colleagues, Charge Robinson, Embassy Monrovia, just called to report that Mr. Fosnight has committed suicide. He was found in his home at approximately 0500 EDT. The RSO is on the scene and Monrovia\'s consular section is aware of the situation and will work to repatriate the body. UNMIL is working to determine who from the UN will call Fosnight\'s next-of-kin. Post had no further details, but will continue to provide them to Ops. The Liberian Minister of Justice has asked UNMIL representatives and Charge Robinson to attend a meeting at 0730 EDT to discuss press responses. The Watch connected the PA/Press duty officer to Embassy Monrovia. ACTION REQUEST: Embassy Monrovia has requested press guidance from the Department as soon as possible, preferably before the 0730 EDT meeting. The Embassy prefers NOT to issue a joint statement with Liberian or UNMIL representatives. The Embassy is closed today, but the Charge will be available by telephone. Ops has informed the CA/OCS, AF, and PA/Press duty officers by telephone, and stands by ready to assist. Regards, Stephanie L. Hallett 156 One correction: Fosnight\'s passport was not / not seized. Fosnight says he can\'t find it (which is interesting, since he says he planned to fly to Sierra Leone this afternoon). And one update: So far, all the Liberian lawyers contacted have refused to take the case. - Brooks Robinson Here is today\'s update. Sunday has been eventful. - Fosnight was arrested about 40 minutes ago and is under house arrest. His U.S. passport has been seized. The Consular Officer is aware and has passed to him (via the RSO, who\'s on the scene) the names of three local lawyers. The RSO reported that Fosnight is also seeking to be in touch with a U.S. lawyer. The Consular Officer will send a report of arrest cable tomorrow, and stands ready to meet with Fosnight. - The GOL has formally asked UNMIL to assist in making sure that the house arrest is effective, in order to ensure that Fosnight\'s rights are protected and to minimize flight risk. - Getting to this point involved a harrowing six hours. This morning at approximately 11:00 am, the Liberia National Police, accompanied by UN Police and our RSO, went to Fosnight\'s apartment to carry out the arrest. Although Fosnight had been under LNP surveillance by five officers, he managed to leave the apartment at around 10:00 in his UN-marked vehicle. (The Director of Police will be investigating how that happened.) Airport, immigration, police, and UN authorities were alerted. - At approximately 3:00 pm, we learned that Fosnight was still in Monrovia and was in phone contact with UNMIL officials as well as LNP officers. Finally, he agreed to be met by the LNP at his apartment, where he was arrested. He was read his rights, and read the charges, which include statutory rape and exploitation of children, among other charges. Fosnight stated that he and his Sierra Leonean ex-wife (or ex-girlfriend) - the 157'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Eastern_Time_Zone',24,1,'2942 - C05764736.txt','Security Incident in Saudi Arabia, Unconfirmed reports of Hostages and casualtiesAt 0429 EDT Mr. Kim Davidson, RSO Embassy Riyadh, informed the EAO that there has been a security incident in the city of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia (approx 150 km North of Jeddah). Saudi Arabia security forces have engaged some type of bad guys. Post cannot confirm if the bad guys are terrorist or just some criminal element, but notes that the MFA is saying the incident is purely criminal. Post further notes that there is a desalinization plant and oil refinery located in Yanbu which have been targets of previous terrorist attacks. Post commented there will be several visiting dignitaries and heads of state in Saudi Arabia tomorrow for the opening of a major University. A local Human rights group is reporting to media that there are several injuries, casualties, and hostages as a result of the security incident. The Emergency Action Committee will convene at 1230 Riyadh time to discuss post reaction. Qiana Bradford Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 BradfordClastatemov','\"Security Incident\" in Saudi Arabia, Unconfirmed reports of Hostages and casualtiesAt 0429 EDT Mr. Kim Davidson, RSO Embassy Riyadh, informed the EAO that there has been a \"security incident\" in the city of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia (approx 150 km North of Jeddah). Saudi Arabia security forces have engaged \"some type of bad guys\". Post cannot confirm if the bad guys are terrorist or just some criminal element, but notes that the MFA is saying the incident is purely criminal. Post further notes that there is a desalinization plant and oil refinery located in Yanbu which have been targets of previous terrorist attacks. Post commented there will be several visiting dignitaries and heads of state in Saudi Arabia tomorrow for the opening of a major University. A local Human rights group is reporting to media that there are several injuries, casualties, and hostages as a result of the security incident. The Emergency Action Committee will convene at 1230 Riyadh time to discuss post reaction. Qiana Bradford Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 BradfordClastatemov'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Eastern_Time_Zone',24,1,'3058 - C05764944.txt','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"\"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Eastern_Time_Zone',24,1,'3061 - C05764951.txt','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Eastern_Time_Zone',24,1,'317 - C05758430.txt','Undeliverable: Thanks ThanksAttachments: Thanks (1.53 KB) Pls call Fluornoy\'s office at DOD and check this address which she sent me this am and send me the correct one asap. Thx. Delivery has failed to these recipients or distribution lists: The recipient\'s e-mail address was not found in the recipient\'s e-mail system. Microsoft Exchange will not try to redeliver this message for you. 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Diagnostic information for administrators: Generating server: RSRCNEXFE01.rsrc.osd.mil tt< #5.1.1> #SMTP# Original message headers: Received: from OSDNSGO1R2.0SD.MIL ([130.16.205.111]) by RSRCNEXFE01.rsrc.osd.mil with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.3959); Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:48 -0400 Received: from osdnspgwO3r2.osd.mil (unknown [130.16.210.73]) by OSDNSGO1R2.0SD.MIL (BorderWare MXtreme Mail Firewall) with ESMTP id EEEDAB587L for Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:53 -0400 (EDT) X-AuditID: 8210d249-a4b48bb0000007bd-ec-49f62a61e8cd Received: from mail.clintonemail.com (ool-18bbeabb.static.optonline.net [24.187.234.187]) by osdnspgwO3r2.osd.mil (Symantec Mail Security) with SMTP id D9C0518678E for Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:53 -0400 (EDT) Thread-Topic: Thanks Thread-Index: AcnHgzQ9CXPTB9LmTC2AwUsPbh5yjw== Message-ID: <786762D781A7FF4FAC9060892B4044880332BC6E7B@CLNTINET08.clinton.local> Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: acceptlanguage: en-US Content-Type: text/plain; charset=\"utf-8\" Content-Transfer-Encoding: base64 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Brightmail-Tracker: AAAAAQ6CR+E= X-STA-Metric: 39 (engine=024) X-STA-NotSpam: cc:2**0 michele hillary thanks issues X-STA-Spam: subject:Thanks best, header:Message-ID:1 her best X-BTI-AntiSpam: score:0,sta:39/024,dcc:off,dnsbl:off,sw:off,bsn:none,spf:off,dk:off,pbmf:trust/9,ipr:1/2,trusted:yes,ts:no,bs:no,ubl:off Received-SPF: none Return-Path: HDR22@clintonemail.com X-OriginalArrivalTime: 27 Apr 2009 21:57:48.0286 (UTC) FILETIME=[33F139E0:01C9C783]'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'East_Africa',3,1,'2087 - C05762743.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US B6Let\'s discuss. I think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?, asked Jeff Sharlet. In his book, Sharlet specifically refers to politicians in Uganda proposing an anti-gay law that would criminalize homosexuality. The law, which could be passed within weeks despite international condemnation, includes possible punishment by death. Anti-gay laws were recently passed in Burundi, are being discussed in Rwanda, and could soon be expanded in Kenya and Tanzania. The American group Sharlet calls The Family is also known as The Fellowship. It organizes an annual National Prayer Breakfast with the U.S. president and foreign guests, but besides that activity shuns publicity and does not openly list its members. But Sharlet says more American reporters are looking into the group and its alleged ties to Africa. These include helping African politicians with money so they can push socially conservative agendas.','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US B6Let\'s discuss. I think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. \"It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?,\" asked Jeff Sharlet. In his book, Sharlet specifically refers to politicians in Uganda proposing an anti-gay law that would criminalize homosexuality. The law, which could be passed within weeks despite international condemnation, includes possible punishment by death. Anti-gay laws were recently passed in Burundi, are being discussed in Rwanda, and could soon be expanded in Kenya and Tanzania. The American group Sharlet calls The Family is also known as The Fellowship. It organizes an annual National Prayer Breakfast with the U.S. president and foreign guests, but besides that activity shuns publicity and does not openly list its members. But Sharlet says more American reporters are looking into the group and its alleged ties to Africa. These include helping African politicians with money so they can push socially conservative agendas.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'East_Africa',3,1,'2966 - C05764785.txt','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers, the FAO said. Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region, it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses, the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- \"may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers,\" the FAO said. \"Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region,\" it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. \"The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses,\" the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'East_Africa',3,1,'3623 - C05766390.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?, asked Jeff Sharlet.','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. \"It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?,\" asked Jeff Sharlet.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'East_Asia',2,1,'1712 - C05761724.txt','STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT REGARDING NORTH KOREAFYI THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2009 STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT REGARDING NORTH KOREA Today, North Korea said that it has conducted a nuclear test in violation of international law. It appears to also have attempted a short range missile launch. These actions, while not a surprise given its statements and actions to date, are a matter of grave concern to all nations. North Korea\'s attempts to develop nuclear weapons, as well as its ballistic missile program, constitute a threat to international peace and security. By acting in blatant defiance of the United Nations Security Council, North Korea is directly and recklessly challenging the international community. North Korea\'s behavior increases tensions and undermines stability in Northeast Asia. Such provocations will only serve to deepen North Korea\'s isolation. It will not find international acceptance unless it abandons its pursuit of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. The danger posed by North Korea\'s threatening activities warrants action by the international community. We have been and will continue working with our allies and partners in the Six-Party Talks as well as other members of the U.N. Security Council in the days ahead. 10','STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT REGARDING NORTH KOREAFYI THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2009 STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT REGARDING NORTH KOREA Today, North Korea said that it has conducted a nuclear test in violation of international law. It appears to also have attempted a short range missile launch. These actions, while not a surprise given its statements and actions to date, are a matter of grave concern to all nations. North Korea\'s attempts to develop nuclear weapons, as well as its ballistic missile program, constitute a threat to international peace and security. By acting in blatant defiance of the United Nations Security Council, North Korea is directly and recklessly challenging the international community. North Korea\'s behavior increases tensions and undermines stability in Northeast Asia. Such provocations will only serve to deepen North Korea\'s isolation. It will not find international acceptance unless it abandons its pursuit of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. The danger posed by North Korea\'s threatening activities warrants action by the international community. We have been and will continue working with our allies and partners in the Six-Party Talks as well as other members of the U.N. Security Council in the days ahead. 10'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'East_Asia',2,1,'2579 - C05764066.txt','Evidence of Sri Lankan RapeWe\'re still pulling material for you, but in them meantime i wanted to let you know the following (which I\'ll send as full documents later): 1)State Department Human Rights Report 2003 discusses the problem of rape in custody in Sri Lanka 2) Amnesty International issued a full report on Rape in Sri Lanka in 2002 (with specific cases cited and a general discussion of the problem being on the increase) 3) UNHCR website has a a page devoted to rape in Sri Lanka and references the Amnesty International Report 4)Asia Human Rights Commission issued a report titled: Sri Lanka: Systematic Detention, Torture, Rape and Murder as Weapon of War (2000) I checked the BCL that came from Melanne\'s office with this information. It was cleared by JO, PRM, P, D/L, D/S, AF, and assorted others. The problem is that it was not sent to SCA or East Asia and should have been. But the rest of the building signed off on it. Also, it is clear that the reference in the Security Council statement referred to rapes in the past.The first reference is to rape in the DRC and Sudan. Two sentences later we say: We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma, Sri Lanka, and elsewhere.  Can you download these documents if I email them to you? Otherwise I can try to paste them into emails.','Evidence of Sri Lankan RapeWe\'re still pulling material for you, but in them meantime i wanted to let you know the following (which I\'ll send as full documents later): 1)State Department Human Rights Report 2003 discusses the problem of rape in custody in Sri Lanka 2) Amnesty International issued a full report on Rape in Sri Lanka in 2002 (with specific cases cited and a general discussion of the problem being on the increase) 3) UNHCR website has a a page devoted to rape in Sri Lanka and references the Amnesty International Report 4)Asia Human Rights Commission issued a report titled: Sri Lanka: Systematic Detention, Torture, Rape and Murder as Weapon of War (2000) I checked the BCL that came from Melanne\'s office with this information. It was cleared by JO, PRM, P, D/L, D/S, AF, and assorted others. The problem is that it was not sent to SCA or East Asia and should have been. But the rest of the building signed off on it. Also, it is clear that the reference in the Security Council statement referred to rapes in the past.The first reference is to rape in the DRC and Sudan. Two sentences later we say: \"We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma, Sri Lanka, and elsewhere. \" Can you download these documents if I email them to you? Otherwise I can try to paste them into emails.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'East_China_Sea',1,1,'2088 - C05762745.txt','update: workshop key findings Australian! and updateDear Secretary Clinton, I hope that your elbow is healing quickly. I mentioned that we were doing some work on maritime developments in the region from the Persian Gulf to the East China Sea and Sea of Japan. Below are key findings from the report, but the main takeaway is that the political impact of Chinese military modernization may be greater than a narrow technical analysis of China\'s capabilities would suggest, and for a range of reasons, technical and political, prospects for regional cooperation are limited, but pathways to conflict are numerous and increasing. > P.S. What\'s the reference to Australian mean?? H > Dear Secretary Clinton, > I was heartened to read your forceful remarks about the US commitment to the Asia-Pacific region this morning. On Monday, our office held a workshop for the NIC that highlighted the downsides associated with an American withdrawal from the region. I will be providing you with our report from that event. Also, in early June, we are holding two workshops with US policy makers (one for Democrats and one for Republicans) to illuminate how contingencies in Pakistan might affect US-China relations. I will give you a read out on those events as well.','update: workshop key findings Australian! and updateDear Secretary Clinton, I hope that your elbow is healing quickly. I mentioned that we were doing some work on maritime developments in the region from the Persian Gulf to the East China Sea and Sea of Japan. Below are key findings from the report, but the main takeaway is that the political impact of Chinese military modernization may be greater than a narrow technical analysis of China\'s capabilities would suggest, and for a range of reasons, technical and political, prospects for regional cooperation are limited, but pathways to conflict are numerous and increasing. > P.S. What\'s the reference to \"Australian\" mean?? H > Dear Secretary Clinton, > I was heartened to read your forceful remarks about the US commitment to the Asia-Pacific region this morning. On Monday, our office held a workshop for the NIC that highlighted the downsides associated with an American withdrawal from the region. I will be providing you with our report from that event. Also, in early June, we are holding two workshops with US policy makers (one for Democrats and one for Republicans) to illuminate how contingencies in Pakistan might affect US-China relations. I will give you a read out on those events as well.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'East_Germany',1,1,'1080 - C05760321.txt','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall, he was expected to say that Reagan\'s constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, \"The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall,\" he was expected to say that Reagan\'s \"constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom\" undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'East_Jerusalem',1,1,'3154 - C05765145.txt','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately, the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. I think we should ... get on it and get with it. It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an unprecedented offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli restraint in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, unprecedented, even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan falls far short of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it unprecedented, which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah you stand there guardedly optimistic in public in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. \"We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately,\" the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. \"I think we should ... get on it and get with it.\" It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an \"unprecedented\" offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli \"restraint\" in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, \"unprecedented,\" even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan \"falls far short\" of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it \"unprecedented,\" which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East; clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah; you stand there \"guardedly optimistic\" in public; in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'East_Room',3,1,'2103 - C05762766.txt','Mini Schedule 5/29/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am PHONE CALL w/INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER KRISHNA 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:45 am PHONE CALL w/INDIAN CONGRESS PARTY PRESIDENT 9:55 am GANDHI Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:45 am ARRIVE White House 11:00 am POTUS ANNOUNCEMENT ON CYBER SECURITY 11:30 am East Room 11:30 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 63','Mini Schedule 5/29/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am PHONE CALL w/INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER KRISHNA 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:45 am PHONE CALL w/INDIAN CONGRESS PARTY PRESIDENT 9:55 am GANDHI Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:45 am ARRIVE White House 11:00 am POTUS ANNOUNCEMENT ON CYBER SECURITY 11:30 am East Room 11:30 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 63'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'East_Room',3,1,'2800 - C05764499.txt','Mini Schedule 10/21/09 Wednesday8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BI-WEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am MEETING w/GEORGE MITCHELL 10:40 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 10:55 am ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 11:00 am SPEECH ON NON-PROLIFERATION HOSTED BY THE 12:15 pm U.S. INSTITUTE FOR PEACE East Room, Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 12:20 pm DEPART Renaissance Mayflower Hotel *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/SOUTH AFRICAN FM NKOANA-MASHABANE 1:30 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm DROP-BY LUNCHEON HOSTED BY A/S CAMPBELL 2:00 pm Webster Room, 8th Floor 2:15pm PHONE CALL w/ISRAELI FM AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 2:30pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm OFFICE TIME 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm MEETING NY/WILLIAM HAGUE, MEMBER OF BRITISH PARLIMENT 3:30 pm AND SHADOW FOREIGN SECRETARY Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR OES ASSISTANT SECRETARY 4:20 pm ICERRI-ANN JONES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 4:45 pm BUREAU BRIEFING ON COUNTER TERRORISM 5:45 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 10/21/09 Wednesday8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BI-WEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am MEETING w/GEORGE MITCHELL 10:40 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 10:55 am ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 11:00 am SPEECH ON NON-PROLIFERATION HOSTED BY THE 12:15 pm U.S. INSTITUTE FOR PEACE East Room, Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 12:20 pm DEPART Renaissance Mayflower Hotel *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/SOUTH AFRICAN FM NKOANA-MASHABANE 1:30 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm DROP-BY LUNCHEON HOSTED BY A/S CAMPBELL 2:00 pm Webster Room, 8th Floor 2:15pm PHONE CALL w/ISRAELI FM AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 2:30pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm OFFICE TIME 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm MEETING NY/WILLIAM HAGUE, MEMBER OF BRITISH PARLIMENT 3:30 pm AND SHADOW FOREIGN SECRETARY Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR OES ASSISTANT SECRETARY 4:20 pm ICERRI-ANN JONES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 4:45 pm BUREAU BRIEFING ON COUNTER TERRORISM 5:45 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'East_Room',3,1,'3100 - C05765014.txt','Mini Schedule Thursday 9/10/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 10:20 am Secretary\'s Office 10:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:30 am ARRIVE White House 10:45 am CABINET MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 12:00 pm Cabinet Room *Camera Spray at top. 12:10 pm OFFICIAL CABINET PHOTO 12:20 pm East Room or Outside 12:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm PHOTOS 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office Area 1:15 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 1:20 pm ARRIVE White House 1:25 pm PRESIDENT OBAMA\'S BILATERAL w/UAE CROWN PRINCE 2:45 pm MUHAMMED bin ZAYED AL NAHYAN Oval Office *Camera spray to follow. 2:50 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/POTUS AND VP BIDEN 3:20 pm Oval Office 3:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 3:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/INDLAN HOME MINISTER CHIDAMBARAM 3:50 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 4:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR CAPRICIA MARSHALL, 4:45 pm CHIEF OF PROTOCOL Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 1c.c.','Mini Schedule Thursday 9/10/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 10:20 am Secretary\'s Office 10:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:30 am ARRIVE White House 10:45 am CABINET MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 12:00 pm Cabinet Room *Camera Spray at top. 12:10 pm OFFICIAL CABINET PHOTO 12:20 pm East Room or Outside 12:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm PHOTOS 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office Area 1:15 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 1:20 pm ARRIVE White House 1:25 pm PRESIDENT OBAMA\'S BILATERAL w/UAE CROWN PRINCE 2:45 pm MUHAMMED bin ZAYED AL NAHYAN Oval Office *Camera spray to follow. 2:50 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/POTUS AND VP BIDEN 3:20 pm Oval Office 3:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 3:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/INDLAN HOME MINISTER CHIDAMBARAM 3:50 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 4:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR CAPRICIA MARSHALL, 4:45 pm CHIEF OF PROTOCOL Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 1c.c.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'East_Timor',6,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'East_Timor',6,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'East_Timor',6,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'East_Timor',6,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'East_Timor',6,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'East_Timor',6,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ebonyi',1,1,'213 - C05739810.txt','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Echo_of_Moscow',1,1,'2863 - C05764608.txt','(AP) Top Russian official: no missiles near PolandTop Russian official: no missiles near Poland MOSCOW (AP)-A Russian deputy defense minister has confirmed that the military has scrapped a plan to deploy missiles near Poland. Vladimir Popovkin says that U.S. President Barack Obama\'s decision to dump the Bush-era plan to deploy missile defense sites in Eastern Europe has made the deployment of Iskander short-range missiles in Russia\'s Kaliningrad region unnecessary. Popovkin\'s statement on Ekho Moskvy radio Saturday confirmed previous similar statements by other Russian officials. Tim Davis Watch Officer Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Top Russian official: no missiles near PolandTop Russian official: no missiles near Poland MOSCOW (AP)-A Russian deputy defense minister has confirmed that the military has scrapped a plan to deploy missiles near Poland. Vladimir Popovkin says that U.S. President Barack Obama\'s decision to dump the Bush-era plan to deploy missile defense sites in Eastern Europe has made the deployment of Iskander short-range missiles in Russia\'s Kaliningrad region unnecessary. Popovkin\'s statement on Ekho Moskvy radio Saturday confirmed previous similar statements by other Russian officials. Tim Davis Watch Officer Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Economics',4,1,'1601 - C05761441.txt','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears, says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force, Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. It was a little scary. But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this, said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation. Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? \"he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears,\" says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. \"There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force,\" Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. \"It was a little scary.\" But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. \"Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this,\" said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. \"And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation.\" Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Economics',4,1,'213 - C05739810.txt','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Economics',4,1,'216 - C05739813.txt','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Economics',4,1,'2710 - C05764302.txt','(WSJ)- German government awaits outcome of GM board of directors meetingBERLIN (Dow Jones)--The German government is awaiting the outcome of a meeting of General Motors Co.\'s board of directors later Friday that will discuss the sale of its German unit Adam Opel GmbH. The government will then assess what it believes will be a fundamental signal on which of the two remaining bids for the unit the company favors, economics ministry spokeswoman Beatrix Brodkorb said Friday. The meeting is due to take place in the afternoon, central European time, according to the government. Austrian-Canadian car parts maker Magna International Inc. (MGA), in a consortium with Russian savings banks OAO Sberbank (SBER.RS), and Belgian private equity firm RHJ International SA (RHJI.BT) have recently presented revised bids for Opel and its sister company, U.K.-based Vauxhall. Germany\'s Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is keen to rescue jobs at Opel ahead of the Sept. 27 general election, has lobbied hard for Magna to be win the bid, while GM in the past has preferred RHJ. Government spokesman Klaus Vater said Friday that there is currently some movement, and Brodkorb said the government has been in contact with the U.S. on Opel over the past 24 hours. Brodkorb stressed that Germany\'s offer to provide the entire EUR4.5 billion in state aid for Opel came after GM asked Germany to provide more details on aid for the Magna bid but made no request for more state aid details for RHJ. The offer to pay state subsidies entirely and upfront without other European countries that have Opel and Vauxhall plants is an offer to other countries to help get a fast decision, Brodkorb said. Other European countries with Opel plants include Spain, the U.K., Poland and Belgium. The U.K. government is reportedly irritated by Germany\'s offer to entirely shoulder state guarantees of up to EUR4.5 billion in the deal because a decision on state aid wouldn\'t be up to Germany alone since the Opel bids also involve Vauxhall and production sites in Spain and Poland. Opel has around 50,000 staff in Europe, of which around half are based in Germany. 12)','(WSJ)- German government awaits outcome of GM board of directors meetingBERLIN (Dow Jones)--The German government is awaiting the outcome of a meeting of General Motors Co.\'s board of directors later Friday that will discuss the sale of its German unit Adam Opel GmbH. The government will then assess what it believes will be a fundamental signal on which of the two remaining bids for the unit the company favors, economics ministry spokeswoman Beatrix Brodkorb said Friday. The meeting is due to take place in the afternoon, central European time, according to the government. Austrian-Canadian car parts maker Magna International Inc. (MGA), in a consortium with Russian savings banks OAO Sberbank (SBER.RS), and Belgian private equity firm RHJ International SA (RHJI.BT) have recently presented revised bids for Opel and its sister company, U.K.-based Vauxhall. Germany\'s Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is keen to rescue jobs at Opel ahead of the Sept. 27 general election, has lobbied hard for Magna to be win the bid, while GM in the past has preferred RHJ. Government spokesman Klaus Vater said Friday that there is currently \"some movement,\" and Brodkorb said the government has been in contact with the U.S. on Opel over the past 24 hours. Brodkorb stressed that Germany\'s offer to provide the entire EUR4.5 billion in state aid for Opel came after GM asked Germany to provide more details on aid for the Magna bid but made no request for more state aid details for RHJ. The offer to pay state subsidies entirely and upfront without other European countries that have Opel and Vauxhall plants \"is an offer to other countries to help get a fast decision,\" Brodkorb said. Other European countries with Opel plants include Spain, the U.K., Poland and Belgium. The U.K. government is reportedly irritated by Germany\'s offer to entirely shoulder state guarantees of up to EUR4.5 billion in the deal because a decision on state aid wouldn\'t be up to Germany alone since the Opel bids also involve Vauxhall and production sites in Spain and Poland. Opel has around 50,000 staff in Europe, of which around half are based in Germany. 12)'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Economic_Community_of_West_African_States',2,2,'2705 - C05764296.txt','Draft email to the Secretary on GuineaFYI Jake or Dan: Could one of you pass the following note from me to the Secretary on the Guinea-Conakry situation. We will be sending forward an info memo later this afternoon. But in view of the Secretary\'s interest, I thought this note my be useful to pass on to her at some point during the day. We are also doing some press guidance. Regards, Johnnie Madam Secretary, I know you are deeply concerned about reports of ongoing violence and attacks against women that have occurred in Guinea-Conakry. I want to let you know what actions the Africa Bureau is taking to address this crisis. I met with Guinean Foreign Minister Alexandre Cece Loua this morning at 9:00. I expressed our deep outrage at the brutal actions of Guinean security forces against protesters on September 28, which resulted in 157 deaths, hundreds more injured, and the widespread rape of women. I will separately provide you with a formal readout of the meeting. I have also sent one of my Deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, to Conakry, where he met yesterday with President Dadis Camara and expressed the same outrage. We are pressing the government to take immediate actions to stop the violence and to restore constitutional order. We have asked Dadis Camara to step aside and to seek exile in Morocco or another French-speaking country. We have also asked Guinea to invite in observers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to monitor the actions of the military and developments toward a democratic transition. In addition, we have indicated that we will seek an international investigation in order to arrest and punish the perpetrators of the violence. We have indicated that if the Government of Guinea does not act rapidly, we will pursue sanctions against government officials. In all of these actions, we are consulting with the French, whose views and actions closely mirror ours, as well as with several west African states, including Liberia and Senegal. Regards, Johnnie','Draft email to the Secretary on GuineaFYI Jake or Dan: Could one of you pass the following note from me to the Secretary on the Guinea-Conakry situation. We will be sending forward an info memo later this afternoon. But in view of the Secretary\'s interest, I thought this note my be useful to pass on to her at some point during the day. We are also doing some press guidance. Regards, Johnnie Madam Secretary, I know you are deeply concerned about reports of ongoing violence and attacks against women that have occurred in Guinea-Conakry. I want to let you know what actions the Africa Bureau is taking to address this crisis. I met with Guinean Foreign Minister Alexandre Cece Loua this morning at 9:00. I expressed our deep outrage at the brutal actions of Guinean security forces against protesters on September 28, which resulted in 157 deaths, hundreds more injured, and the widespread rape of women. I will separately provide you with a formal readout of the meeting. I have also sent one of my Deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, to Conakry, where he met yesterday with President Dadis Camara and expressed the same outrage. We are pressing the government to take immediate actions to stop the violence and to restore constitutional order. We have asked Dadis Camara to step aside and to seek exile in Morocco or another French-speaking country. We have also asked Guinea to invite in observers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to monitor the actions of the military and developments toward a democratic transition. In addition, we have indicated that we will seek an international investigation in order to arrest and punish the perpetrators of the violence. We have indicated that if the Government of Guinea does not act rapidly, we will pursue sanctions against government officials. In all of these actions, we are consulting with the French, whose views and actions closely mirror ours, as well as with several west African states, including Liberia and Senegal. Regards, Johnnie'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Economic_Community_of_West_African_States',2,1,'3009 - C05764868.txt','UN-Guinea updateFyi Jake, Joe, FYI, the UN Secretary General (SYG) has taken first steps towards an international commission of inquiry into the violence in Guinea with the dispatch of A /SYG Mekerios to the region. He will travel first to ECOWAS, then to Guinea as commission will need some level of cooperation from the authorities to gain access to the country. Esther','UN-Guinea updateFyi Jake, Joe, FYI, the UN Secretary General (SYG) has taken first steps towards an international commission of inquiry into the violence in Guinea with the dispatch of A /SYG Mekerios to the region. He will travel first to ECOWAS, then to Guinea as commission will need some level of cooperation from the authorities to gain access to the country. Esther'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Economic_development',4,1,'1624 - C05761485.txt','Some other thoughtsAMS did not like any of this both for the substance and because she did not write it so we did not share it with you today. Then I decided to share it with you anyway for any value it has for you. Frame: The world we live in today is inextricably interconnected. Together we succeed. Apart we fail. In the Obama Administration, we will use smart power to advance to our shared security, shared prosperity and shared humanity. In advancing our shared security, we seek to: ? Reduce threat of violent extremism ? Reduce the spread of weapons of mass destruction In advancing our shared prosperity, we seek to: ? Use development to create and sustain strong stable economies by: o Focusing on women as essential for driving economic growth o Expanding access to food and the means to grow or buy it and, o Expanding access to quality education in developing countries ? Expand access to stable, affordable and increasingly clean energy sources In advancing our shared humanity, we seek to: ? Expand human rights and the conditions that promote respect for human rights ? Support the development of health systems that support healthier societies and confront the spread of pandemic disease (e.g., AlDs) How we achieve these goals: We will advance these goals through shared responsibility and the application of smart power. America has the responsibility to lead, but can only lead in partnership with others. Smart power means elevating and integrating diplomacy and development. DIPLOMACY: Focus on priority partnerships: ? Revitalized partnerships with historic allies EU, Japan, Korea, Australia ? Calibrated partnerships with China and Russia 31','Some other thoughtsAMS did not like any of this both for the substance and because she did not write it so we did not share it with you today. Then I decided to share it with you anyway for any value it has for you. Frame: The world we live in today is inextricably interconnected. Together we succeed. Apart we fail. In the Obama Administration, we will use smart power to advance to our shared security, shared prosperity and shared humanity. In advancing our shared security, we seek to: ? Reduce threat of violent extremism ? Reduce the spread of weapons of mass destruction In advancing our shared prosperity, we seek to: ? Use development to create and sustain strong stable economies by: o Focusing on women as essential for driving economic growth; o Expanding access to food and the means to grow or buy it; and, o Expanding access to quality education in developing countries; ? Expand access to stable, affordable and increasingly clean energy sources In advancing our shared humanity, we seek to: ? Expand human rights and the conditions that promote respect for human rights ? Support the development of health systems that support healthier societies and confront the spread of pandemic disease (e.g., AlDs) How we achieve these goals: We will advance these goals through shared responsibility and the application of smart power. America has the responsibility to lead, but can only lead in partnership with others. Smart power means elevating and integrating diplomacy and development. DIPLOMACY: Focus on priority partnerships: ? Revitalized partnerships with historic allies EU, Japan, Korea, Australia; ? Calibrated partnerships with China and Russia; 31'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Economic_development',4,1,'1647 - C05761526.txt','CQSee below. cdm CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION - FOREIGN POLICY March 30, 2009 - 5:43 p.m. Food Aid Flexibility, Overseas Investment Up for Panel Consideration By Adam Graham-Silverman, CQ Staff . The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to approve a bill Tuesday aimed at spurring a green revolution to combat global food insecurity, in part by loosening restrictions on using U.S. aid to buy food overseas. The legislation (S 384) would authorize $500 million for a new emergency food assistance fund that could be used to buy food in the affected region instead of buying it in the United States and shipping it overseas. Critics say that system costs too much, takes too long to provide aid and depresses local prices when U.S. products arrive. The bill, by panel ranking Republican Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, also would create a global food czar position at the White House and authorize $7.75 billion for agriculture research and exchange programs through fiscal 2014. We can bring America\'s dedication to science, innovation, technology and education together to lead an effort devoted to overcoming the obstacles to food security, Lugar said upon introducing the bill last month. To keep up with rising population and an expanding middle class in countries such as China and India, farmers will have to double their food output by 2050, Lugar said. At the same time, he said, the share of U.S. development spending devoted to agriculture dropped from 25 percent in 1980 to 1 percent in 2003. Anti-hunger activists support Lugar\'s effort to allow local purchase of food, but past efforts have run into farm- state interests that support requirements to buy U.S. crops. The bill would give the president discretion to use the fund to meet unexpected urgent food assistance needs. OPIC Reauthorization 38','CQSee below. cdm CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION - FOREIGN POLICY March 30, 2009 - 5:43 p.m. Food Aid Flexibility, Overseas Investment Up for Panel Consideration By Adam Graham-Silverman, CQ Staff . The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to approve a bill Tuesday aimed at spurring a \"green revolution\" to combat global food insecurity, in part by loosening restrictions on using U.S. aid to buy food overseas. The legislation (S 384) would authorize $500 million for a new emergency food assistance fund that could be used to buy food in the affected region instead of buying it in the United States and shipping it overseas. Critics say that system costs too much, takes too long to provide aid and depresses local prices when U.S. products arrive. The bill, by panel ranking Republican Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, also would create a global food \"czar\" position at the White House and authorize $7.75 billion for agriculture research and exchange programs through fiscal 2014. \"We can bring America\'s dedication to science, innovation, technology and education together to lead an effort devoted to overcoming the obstacles to food security,\" Lugar said upon introducing the bill last month. To keep up with rising population and an expanding middle class in countries such as China and India, farmers will have to double their food output by 2050, Lugar said. At the same time, he said, the share of U.S. development spending devoted to agriculture dropped from 25 percent in 1980 to 1 percent in 2003. Anti-hunger activists support Lugar\'s effort to allow local purchase of food, but past efforts have run into farm- state interests that support requirements to buy U.S. crops. The bill would give the president discretion to use the fund to meet \"unexpected urgent food assistance needs.\" OPIC Reauthorization 38'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Economic_development',4,1,'1768 - C05761859.txt','Concept Paper for World Food Prize Remarks - Attached and Below (Drafted by MeganRooney) Attachments: world food prize concept note 060609.doc June 6,2009 11:30am Rooney (x7-7203, CONCEPT NOTE FOR WORLD FOOD PRIZE CEREMONY Thursday, June 11, 2009 This speech is an opportunity to signal the urgency of the problem of global hunger connect it to an array of global issues, including economic development, health and education, expanding opportunity for women, and political stability and declare the Administration\'s commitment to tackling hunger at its roots, through effective and efficient collaboration with an array of partners. Additionally, your remarks can point to a shift from past approaches by emphasizing the need to support local solutions and focus on long-term sustainability to help people feed themselves and reduce the need for emergency assistance down the road. The speech could be framed as follows: THE PRIZE AND PRIZE-WINNER You can begin by announcing the winner of the 2009 World Food Prize, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta. He has a remarkable story: born in a mud hut in Ethiopia, he got his PhD from Purdue University in plant breeding and genetics and developed strains of sorghum that are drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resistant to the Striga weed, which devastates crops across Africa. Outside the lab, he helped start the Sudanese commercial seed industry developed systems to produce, certify, and market hybrid seeds and educated farmers about the use of fertilizers and soil and water conservation. And he has trained and inspired the next generation of African agricultural scientists. A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: FROM LAB TO FARM TO MARKET TO TABLE Dr. Ejeta\'s work reflects the breadth of this issue and the comprehensive approach needed to address it?one that connects the labs where new seed technologies are developed.., the fields where small-scale farmers labor to feed their families and make a living.., the markets where food is bought and sold... and the homes where people get the nourishment they need to thrive. In many places, that food chain is broken. One billion people worldwide woke up hungry this morning and will go to sleep hungry tonight. Chronic hunger threatens health, while making it harder for people to work and students to learn, which in turn stunts economic development. Last year\'s food riots demonstrated that when food is scarce, political stability is threatened. 44','Concept Paper for World Food Prize Remarks - Attached and Below (Drafted by MeganRooney) Attachments: world food prize concept note 060609.doc June 6,2009 11:30am Rooney (x7-7203, CONCEPT NOTE FOR WORLD FOOD PRIZE CEREMONY Thursday, June 11, 2009 This speech is an opportunity to signal the urgency of the problem of global hunger; connect it to an array of global issues, including economic development, health and education, expanding opportunity for women, and political stability; and declare the Administration\'s commitment to tackling hunger at its roots, through effective and efficient collaboration with an array of partners. Additionally, your remarks can point to a shift from past approaches by emphasizing the need to support local solutions and focus on long-term sustainability to help people feed themselves and reduce the need for emergency assistance down the road. The speech could be framed as follows: THE PRIZE AND PRIZE-WINNER You can begin by announcing the winner of the 2009 World Food Prize, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta. He has a remarkable story: born in a mud hut in Ethiopia, he got his PhD from Purdue University in plant breeding and genetics and developed strains of sorghum that are drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resistant to the Striga weed, which devastates crops across Africa. Outside the lab, he helped start the Sudanese commercial seed industry; developed systems to produce, certify, and market hybrid seeds; and educated farmers about the use of fertilizers and soil and water conservation. And he has trained and inspired the next generation of African agricultural scientists. A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: FROM LAB TO FARM TO MARKET TO TABLE Dr. Ejeta\'s work reflects the breadth of this issue and the comprehensive approach needed to address it?one that connects the labs where new seed technologies are developed.., the fields where small-scale farmers labor to feed their families and make a living.., the markets where food is bought and sold... and the homes where people get the nourishment they need to thrive. In many places, that food chain is broken. One billion people worldwide woke up hungry this morning and will go to sleep hungry tonight. Chronic hunger threatens health, while making it harder for people to work and students to learn, which in turn stunts economic development. Last year\'s food riots demonstrated that when food is scarce, political stability is threatened. 44'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Economic_development',4,1,'2563 - C05764035.txt','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design;'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Economic_growth',5,1,'1359 - C05760795.txt','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence; through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom; and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Economic_growth',5,1,'1390 - C05761047.txt','Dead AidFFYI Cheryl, I know the book Dead Aid well. The ideas are not new. They are essentially the same ones that Bill Easterly has proposed in his two books: The Elusive Quest for Growth and White Man\'s Burden. The essential argument is that a top-down, big-plan approach to foreign assistance ? the Jeff Sachs\' approach - has not worked in the past and will not work in the future. Both Easterly and Moyo argue for a bottom-up approach that supports overall economic growth. They emphasize expanding access to capital markets and low-cost financing, promoting better governance and accountability, policy reform to enhance foreign investment, and support for market-driven social entrepreneurs. I will give Nora a couple of articles for you to take home and look at. One of them, by Paul Collier, offers a strong alternative to the USAID approach of funding small holder farmers. The other is by Dambisa Moyo and will give you an overall flavor of her perspective. Matt','Dead AidFFYI Cheryl, I know the book Dead Aid well. The ideas are not new. They are essentially the same ones that Bill Easterly has proposed in his two books: The Elusive Quest for Growth and White Man\'s Burden. The essential argument is that a top-down, \"big-plan\" approach to foreign assistance ? the Jeff Sachs\' approach - has not worked in the past and will not work in the future. Both Easterly and Moyo argue for a bottom-up approach that supports overall economic growth. They emphasize expanding access to capital markets and low-cost financing, promoting better governance and accountability, policy reform to enhance foreign investment, and support for market-driven social entrepreneurs. I will give Nora a couple of articles for you to take home and look at. One of them, by Paul Collier, offers a strong alternative to the USAID approach of funding small holder farmers. The other is by Dambisa Moyo and will give you an overall flavor of her perspective. Matt'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Economic_growth',5,1,'1624 - C05761485.txt','Some other thoughtsAMS did not like any of this both for the substance and because she did not write it so we did not share it with you today. Then I decided to share it with you anyway for any value it has for you. Frame: The world we live in today is inextricably interconnected. Together we succeed. Apart we fail. In the Obama Administration, we will use smart power to advance to our shared security, shared prosperity and shared humanity. In advancing our shared security, we seek to: ? Reduce threat of violent extremism ? Reduce the spread of weapons of mass destruction In advancing our shared prosperity, we seek to: ? Use development to create and sustain strong stable economies by: o Focusing on women as essential for driving economic growth o Expanding access to food and the means to grow or buy it and, o Expanding access to quality education in developing countries ? Expand access to stable, affordable and increasingly clean energy sources In advancing our shared humanity, we seek to: ? Expand human rights and the conditions that promote respect for human rights ? Support the development of health systems that support healthier societies and confront the spread of pandemic disease (e.g., AlDs) How we achieve these goals: We will advance these goals through shared responsibility and the application of smart power. America has the responsibility to lead, but can only lead in partnership with others. Smart power means elevating and integrating diplomacy and development. DIPLOMACY: Focus on priority partnerships: ? Revitalized partnerships with historic allies EU, Japan, Korea, Australia ? Calibrated partnerships with China and Russia 31','Some other thoughtsAMS did not like any of this both for the substance and because she did not write it so we did not share it with you today. Then I decided to share it with you anyway for any value it has for you. Frame: The world we live in today is inextricably interconnected. Together we succeed. Apart we fail. In the Obama Administration, we will use smart power to advance to our shared security, shared prosperity and shared humanity. In advancing our shared security, we seek to: ? Reduce threat of violent extremism ? Reduce the spread of weapons of mass destruction In advancing our shared prosperity, we seek to: ? Use development to create and sustain strong stable economies by: o Focusing on women as essential for driving economic growth; o Expanding access to food and the means to grow or buy it; and, o Expanding access to quality education in developing countries; ? Expand access to stable, affordable and increasingly clean energy sources In advancing our shared humanity, we seek to: ? Expand human rights and the conditions that promote respect for human rights ? Support the development of health systems that support healthier societies and confront the spread of pandemic disease (e.g., AlDs) How we achieve these goals: We will advance these goals through shared responsibility and the application of smart power. America has the responsibility to lead, but can only lead in partnership with others. Smart power means elevating and integrating diplomacy and development. DIPLOMACY: Focus on priority partnerships: ? Revitalized partnerships with historic allies EU, Japan, Korea, Australia; ? Calibrated partnerships with China and Russia; 31'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Economic_growth',5,1,'3294 - C05765795.txt','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main banker for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main \"banker\" for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Economic_growth',5,1,'3425 - C05766022.txt','(no subject)Cover story in the Economist this week. Very big issue when I was in Japan and Korea. Korean parliamentarians want to get women and economic growth on the G20 agenda when they have the lead next year and we are advocating for Japan to advance the issue at APEC which they are leading this year. On another note, so sad about Smith Bagley. He was a good person and was one of your biggest fans. Women and work We did it! Dec 30th 2009 From The Economist print edition The rich world\'s quiet revolution: women are gradually taking over the workplace Getty Images AT A time when the world is short of causes for celebration, here is a candidate: within the next few months women will cross the 50% threshold and become the majority of the American workforce. Women already make up the majority of university graduates in the OECD countries and the majority of professional workers in several rich countries, including the United States. Women run many of the world\'s great companies, from PepsiCo in America to Areva in France. Women\'s economic empowerment is arguably the biggest social change of our times. Just a generation ago, women were largely confined to repetitive, menial jobs. They were routinely subjected to casual sexism and were expected to abandon their careers when they married and had children. Today they are running some of the organisations that once treated them as second-class','(no subject)Cover story in the Economist this week. Very big issue when I was in Japan and Korea. Korean parliamentarians want to get women and economic growth on the G20 agenda when they have the lead next year and we are advocating for Japan to advance the issue at APEC which they are leading this year. On another note, so sad about Smith Bagley. He was a good person and was one of your biggest fans. Women and work We did it! Dec 30th 2009 From The Economist print edition The rich world\'s quiet revolution: women are gradually taking over the workplace Getty Images AT A time when the world is short of causes for celebration, here is a candidate: within the next few months women will cross the 50% threshold and become the majority of the American workforce. Women already make up the majority of university graduates in the OECD countries and the majority of professional workers in several rich countries, including the United States. Women run many of the world\'s great companies, from PepsiCo in America to Areva in France. Women\'s economic empowerment is arguably the biggest social change of our times. Just a generation ago, women were largely confined to repetitive, menial jobs. They were routinely subjected to casual sexism and were expected to abandon their careers when they married and had children. Today they are running some of the organisations that once treated them as second-class'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Economic_interventionism',1,1,'1601 - C05761441.txt','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears, says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force, Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. It was a little scary. But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this, said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation. Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? \"he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears,\" says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. \"There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force,\" Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. \"It was a little scary.\" But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. \"Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this,\" said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. \"And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation.\" Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Economy',2,1,'1624 - C05761485.txt','Some other thoughtsAMS did not like any of this both for the substance and because she did not write it so we did not share it with you today. Then I decided to share it with you anyway for any value it has for you. Frame: The world we live in today is inextricably interconnected. Together we succeed. Apart we fail. In the Obama Administration, we will use smart power to advance to our shared security, shared prosperity and shared humanity. In advancing our shared security, we seek to: ? Reduce threat of violent extremism ? Reduce the spread of weapons of mass destruction In advancing our shared prosperity, we seek to: ? Use development to create and sustain strong stable economies by: o Focusing on women as essential for driving economic growth o Expanding access to food and the means to grow or buy it and, o Expanding access to quality education in developing countries ? Expand access to stable, affordable and increasingly clean energy sources In advancing our shared humanity, we seek to: ? Expand human rights and the conditions that promote respect for human rights ? Support the development of health systems that support healthier societies and confront the spread of pandemic disease (e.g., AlDs) How we achieve these goals: We will advance these goals through shared responsibility and the application of smart power. America has the responsibility to lead, but can only lead in partnership with others. Smart power means elevating and integrating diplomacy and development. DIPLOMACY: Focus on priority partnerships: ? Revitalized partnerships with historic allies EU, Japan, Korea, Australia ? Calibrated partnerships with China and Russia 31','Some other thoughtsAMS did not like any of this both for the substance and because she did not write it so we did not share it with you today. Then I decided to share it with you anyway for any value it has for you. Frame: The world we live in today is inextricably interconnected. Together we succeed. Apart we fail. In the Obama Administration, we will use smart power to advance to our shared security, shared prosperity and shared humanity. In advancing our shared security, we seek to: ? Reduce threat of violent extremism ? Reduce the spread of weapons of mass destruction In advancing our shared prosperity, we seek to: ? Use development to create and sustain strong stable economies by: o Focusing on women as essential for driving economic growth; o Expanding access to food and the means to grow or buy it; and, o Expanding access to quality education in developing countries; ? Expand access to stable, affordable and increasingly clean energy sources In advancing our shared humanity, we seek to: ? Expand human rights and the conditions that promote respect for human rights ? Support the development of health systems that support healthier societies and confront the spread of pandemic disease (e.g., AlDs) How we achieve these goals: We will advance these goals through shared responsibility and the application of smart power. America has the responsibility to lead, but can only lead in partnership with others. Smart power means elevating and integrating diplomacy and development. DIPLOMACY: Focus on priority partnerships: ? Revitalized partnerships with historic allies EU, Japan, Korea, Australia; ? Calibrated partnerships with China and Russia; 31'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Economy',2,1,'3294 - C05765795.txt','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main banker for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main \"banker\" for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Economy_of_the_United_States',1,1,'3403 - C05765980.txt','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures. Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero; long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: \"On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures.\" Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Ecuador',5,1,'1279 - C05760655.txt','Carter to Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, BrazilFYI You all may already be aware of this, but former Pres Carter is traveling to the countries in the subject line at the end of Apr/beginning of May. His Carter Center staff has asked for unclas briefers, which we\'ll provide. Embassies are involved to a greater and lesser extent, depending on Carter\'s desires, in arranging schedules. Kevin Whitaker Director WHA/AND - Office of Andean Affairs Department of State 202 647 1715','Carter to Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, BrazilFYI You all may already be aware of this, but former Pres Carter is traveling to the countries in the subject line at the end of Apr/beginning of May. His Carter Center staff has asked for unclas briefers, which we\'ll provide. Embassies are involved to a greater and lesser extent, depending on Carter\'s desires, in arranging schedules. Kevin Whitaker Director WHA/AND - Office of Andean Affairs Department of State 202 647 1715'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Ecuador',5,1,'2588 - C05764084.txt','Russia to help Ecuador develop nuclear energyRussia to help Ecuador develop nuclear energy QUITO (Reuters) - Russia will help Ecuador develop a nuclear energy program for peaceful purposes according to a new energy cooperation agreement between the two countries, the Ecuadorean government said Thursday. Yesterday the ministry of electricity and renewable energy signed a memorandum of understanding with the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) ... to carry out research in technologies and nuclear devices that may effectively be used in our country, the ministry said in a statement. The ministry said that Rosatom would provide support and assistance to help Ecuador draft a set of laws that will limit the use of nuclear energy to peaceful purposes only. The statement says the deal calls for the governments of the two countries to appoint a team that would identify the most interesting projects to develop a nuclear industry in the Andean country. Andrea Gorda Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','Russia to help Ecuador develop nuclear energyRussia to help Ecuador develop nuclear energy QUITO (Reuters) - Russia will help Ecuador develop a nuclear energy program for peaceful purposes according to a new energy cooperation agreement between the two countries, the Ecuadorean government said Thursday. \"Yesterday the ministry of electricity and renewable energy signed a memorandum of understanding with the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) ... to carry out research in technologies and nuclear devices that may effectively be used in our country,\" the ministry said in a statement. The ministry said that Rosatom would provide \"support and assistance\" to help Ecuador draft a set of laws that will limit the use of nuclear energy to peaceful purposes only. The statement says the deal calls for the governments of the two countries to appoint a team that would identify \"the most interesting projects to develop a nuclear industry\" in the Andean country. Andrea Gorda Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Ecuador',5,1,'2604 - C05764107.txt','Washington Post editorial: An Open Hand That Weakens ChavezFYI I think S will like this piece about our policy in the region. We backgrounded extensively for it, but Schumacher-Matos leans this way in any case. Best, ck Editorial An Open Hand That Weakens Chavez Edward Schumacher-Matos 21 August 2009 The Washington Post A25 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is a liar and a troublemaker. Congressmen and columnists can say this, but President Obama is correct not to do so, even though his critics want a tougher U.S. policy against the Venezuelan. A testament to the success of diplomatic finesse is that Chavez and his pan-regional socialist dreams have been losing ground in Latin America since the inauguration of Obama and his appointment of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. In the past week alone, two Chavez allies have broken ranks. Ecuador and Venezuela were teamed against neighboring Colombia over a guerrilla war there. But Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa has just accepted an olive branch offered by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.','Washington Post editorial: An Open Hand That Weakens ChavezFYI I think S will like this piece about our policy in the region. We backgrounded extensively for it, but Schumacher-Matos leans this way in any case. Best, ck Editorial An Open Hand That Weakens Chavez Edward Schumacher-Matos 21 August 2009 The Washington Post A25 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is a liar and a troublemaker. Congressmen and columnists can say this, but President Obama is correct not to do so, even though his critics want a tougher U.S. policy against the Venezuelan. A testament to the success of diplomatic finesse is that Chavez and his pan-regional socialist dreams have been losing ground in Latin America since the inauguration of Obama and his appointment of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. In the past week alone, two Chavez allies have broken ranks. Ecuador and Venezuela were teamed against neighboring Colombia over a guerrilla war there. But Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa has just accepted an olive branch offered by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Ecuador',5,1,'2898 - C05764657.txt','UNESCO updateHuma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates. I am sorry to report that the Egyptians have used harsh tactics in the halls of UNESCO. A member of the U.S. delegation has seen a member of the Egyptian-hired public relations group walking around with an envelope of cash. They pushed to have two Amb recalled. Disgust and resentment is running high. The Egyptians are pushing delegations very hard. FM Aboul-Gheit has stopped in Paris to deal with the UNESCO race while en route to NY for UNGA. A/S Feltman writes that Egyptian Ambassador Shoukry has called him twice today with a message from the Foreign Minister. FM Aboul Gheit is angry and reports President Mubarak is angry. A/S Feltman notes  maybe we\'ve become a convenient excuse. A/S Feltman very helpfully pushed back and helped defend our ambassador who had been criticized. Our strategy relies on our Amb being low-key. He is following his instructions. We should be unhappy with the way he is being attacked personally. Candidates Bukova and Baki are moving ahead on their own lobbying. FYI, Hosni even said on French TV that the U.S. is neutral reflecting our especially low key approach this past week. Now that Hosni may lose, the U.S. looks like a convenient one to blame.','UNESCO updateHuma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates. I am sorry to report that the Egyptians have used harsh tactics in the halls of UNESCO. A member of the U.S. delegation has seen a member of the Egyptian-hired \"public relations\" group walking around with an envelope of cash. They pushed to have two Amb recalled. Disgust and resentment is running high. The Egyptians are pushing delegations very hard. FM Aboul-Gheit has stopped in Paris to deal with the UNESCO race while en route to NY for UNGA. A/S Feltman writes that Egyptian Ambassador Shoukry has called him twice today with a \"message from the Foreign Minister.\" FM Aboul Gheit is angry and reports President Mubarak is angry. A/S Feltman notes \" maybe we\'ve become a convenient excuse.\" A/S Feltman very helpfully pushed back and helped defend our ambassador who had been criticized. Our strategy relies on our Amb being low-key. He is following his instructions. We should be unhappy with the way he is being attacked personally. Candidates Bukova and Baki are moving ahead on their own lobbying. FYI, Hosni even said on French TV that the U.S. is neutral reflecting our especially low key approach this past week. Now that Hosni may lose, the U.S. looks like a convenient one to blame.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Ecuador',5,1,'2899 - C05764658.txt','UNESCO updatethat is right Esther will keep sending updates This doesn\'t sound like there\'s anything for me to do but pls keep me informed. Huma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates.','UNESCO updatethat is right Esther will keep sending updates This doesn\'t sound like there\'s anything for me to do but pls keep me informed. Huma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Edinburgh_Festival_Fringe',1,1,'1066 - C05760303.txt','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a contract with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of top slicing the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies. There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. This was done for News International, a Tory insider said yesterday. Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened. In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the abysmal record of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its total failure to stop the BBC buying the Lonely','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a \"contract\" with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of \"top slicing\" the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies \"focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies\". There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. \"This was done for News International,\" a Tory insider said yesterday. \"Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened.\" In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the \"abysmal record\" of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its \"total failure\" to stop the BBC buying the Lonely'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Edinburgh_International_Film_Festival',3,1,'1704 - C05761710.txt','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottWe will confer in the morning and come up with a plan Also, sent Huma some info on NK to pass on to you. Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads Dan Glickman etc), which have started to generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. 5','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottWe will confer in the morning and come up with a plan Also, sent Huma some info on NK to pass on to you. Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads; Dan Glickman; etc), which have started to generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. 5'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Edinburgh_International_Film_Festival',3,1,'1709 - C05761720.txt','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli Boycott> Pis read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we > do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. ? > Hi hillary, > Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is > self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to > speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you > know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in-law, former president of > american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. > Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld > Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. > Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. > Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people > (studio heads Dan Glickman etc), which have started to generate > concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. >Just below the email you will find the news item which first called > this abomination to my attention. > I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my > personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and > condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism > inherent in it cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be > convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent > wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and > motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, > action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain > which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. > Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge > d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate > instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other > nations will follow suit again, compare Durban. > This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your > assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation > of her assistance. > With appreciation and love, Bruce > PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. > Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. > If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who > does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of > any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should > they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. > Thanks for whatever help you can be. > Warmest regards. Bruce','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli Boycott> Pis read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we > do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. ? > Hi hillary, > Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is > self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to > speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you > know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in-law, former president of > american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. > Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld > Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. > Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. > Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people > (studio heads; Dan Glickman; etc), which have started to generate > concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. >Just below the email you will find the news item which first called > this abomination to my attention. > I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my > personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and > condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism > inherent in it; cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be > convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent > wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and > motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, > action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain > which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production; we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. > Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge > d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate > instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other > nations will follow suit; again, compare Durban. > This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your > assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation > of her assistance. > With appreciation and love, Bruce > PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. > Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. > If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who > does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of > any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should > they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. > Thanks for whatever help you can be. > Warmest regards. Bruce'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Edinburgh_International_Film_Festival',3,1,'1734 - C05761784.txt','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottHere is the situation as I understand it. The film festival returned funds that it had received from the Israeli Embassy, after protests from some UK film figures (Ken Loach) and Palestinian solidarity groups. The Israeli director is now being funded directly by the festival. The organizers issued a sort of apology today. We have not been able to locate any State Dept response to similar episodes in the past (Israeli academics disinvited to a British conference). Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian 12 Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads Dan Glickman etc), which have started to ? generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism inherent in it cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other nations will follow suit again, compare Durban. This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation of her assistance. With appreciation and love, Bruce PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. Thanks for whatever help you can be. Warmest regards. Bruce 13','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottHere is the situation as I understand it. The film festival returned funds that it had received from the Israeli Embassy, after protests from some UK film figures (Ken Loach) and Palestinian solidarity groups. The Israeli director is now being funded directly by the festival. The organizers issued a sort of apology today. We have not been able to locate any State Dept response to similar episodes in the past (Israeli academics disinvited to a British conference). Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian 12 Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads; Dan Glickman; etc), which have started to ? generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism inherent in it; cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production; we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other nations will follow suit; again, compare Durban. This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation of her assistance. With appreciation and love, Bruce PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. Thanks for whatever help you can be. Warmest regards. Bruce 13'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Education',1,1,'2264 - C05763043.txt','Ambassador\'s Fund for-Cultural PreservationMission The U.S. Ambassador\'s Fund for Cultural Preservation, funded through the Diplomatic and Consular Program appropriation, was established in FY 2001. The Ambassador\'s Fund for Cultural Preservation provides direct small grant support to heritage preservatipn in developing countries, demonstrating U.S. respect for other cultures. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs administers the program awarding grants managed by U.S. Embassies in eligible countries. Grants have ranged from $5,000 to $978,705. To date, the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation has supported more than 500 projects worldwide, totaling $11.5 million. Funded projects include technical support for the preservation of historic buildings and sites, museum collections and forms of traditional cultural expression. Priorities In FY 2008, U.S. Ambassadors in 94 of the 132 eligible countries in the developing world responded to the call for proposals of projects supporting cultural preservation. A total of $4,731,431 was distributed in awards of grants in 72 countries and $228,000 was spent on administrative costs. 83','Ambassador\'s Fund for-Cultural PreservationMission The U.S. Ambassador\'s Fund for Cultural Preservation, funded through the Diplomatic and Consular Program appropriation, was established in FY 2001. The Ambassador\'s Fund for Cultural Preservation provides direct small grant support to heritage preservatipn in developing countries, demonstrating U.S. respect for other cultures. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs administers the program awarding grants managed by U.S. Embassies in eligible countries. Grants have ranged from $5,000 to $978,705. To date, the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation has supported more than 500 projects worldwide, totaling $11.5 million. Funded projects include technical support for the preservation of historic buildings and sites, museum collections and forms of traditional cultural expression. Priorities In FY 2008, U.S. Ambassadors in 94 of the 132 eligible countries in the developing world responded to the call for proposals of projects supporting cultural preservation. A total of $4,731,431 was distributed in awards of grants in 72 countries and $228,000 was spent on administrative costs. 83'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Edward_L._Widmer',1,1,'3173 - C05765219.txt','Also want to credit John Kornblum, Bill Drozdiak and Ted Widmer, all of whom I Also want to credit John Kornblum, Bill Drozdiak and Ted Widmer, all of whom I consulted. Sid Also want to credit John Kornblum, Bill Drozdiak and Ted Widmer, all ofconsulted. Sid Will do. To whom should I send addresses? Lauren? Huma? Absolutely. Pls thank them--and send me addresses so I can too. whom I consulted. Sid','Also want to credit John Kornblum, Bill Drozdiak and Ted Widmer, all of whom I Also want to credit John Kornblum, Bill Drozdiak and Ted Widmer, all of whom I consulted. Sid Also want to credit John Kornblum, Bill Drozdiak and Ted Widmer, all ofconsulted. Sid Will do. To whom should I send addresses? Lauren? Huma? Absolutely. Pls thank them--and send me addresses so I can too. whom I consulted. Sid'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Edward_Luce',2,1,'3155 - C05765149.txt','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset, says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'. The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset,\" says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. \"When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'.\" The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Edward_Luce',2,1,'3159 - C05765156.txt','Ed Luce article> Nice! > Finally a decent article > Go Yanks > Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China > By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing > Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 > Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed > to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, > clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack > Obama\'s state visit to China next week.','Ed Luce article> Nice! > Finally a decent article > Go Yanks > Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China > By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing > Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 > Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed > to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, > clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack > Obama\'s state visit to China next week.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Edward_Schumacher-Matos',3,1,'2119 - C05762786.txt','OpEd I A Dose of Realism in Honsuras By Edward Schumacher-MatosVery interesting. This will appear in tomorrow\'s Post. Washington Post I A Dose of Realism in Honduras By Edward Schumacher-Matos Sunday, July 12, 2009 Sometimes you have to give political leaders credit. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are on the verge of achieving their own coup in Honduras and advancing American interests with a deftness not seen from Washington in many years. The president\'s reference to Honduras during his trip to Moscow reflects how the small Central American country is but a pawn as the administration pushes the reset button globally and in the hemisphere. Justice may not be totally served in Honduras, but the country is likely to end up better off anyway. America cannot and should not seek to impose any system of government on any other country, Obama said in Russia, nor would we presume to choose which party or individual should run a country. . . . Even as we meet here today, America supports now the restoration of the democratically elected president of Honduras, even though he has strongly opposed American policies. We do so not because we agree with him. We do so because we respect the universal principle that people should choose their own leaders.','OpEd I A Dose of Realism in Honsuras By Edward Schumacher-MatosVery interesting. This will appear in tomorrow\'s Post. Washington Post I A Dose of Realism in Honduras By Edward Schumacher-Matos Sunday, July 12, 2009 Sometimes you have to give political leaders credit. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are on the verge of achieving their own coup in Honduras and advancing American interests with a deftness not seen from Washington in many years. The president\'s reference to Honduras during his trip to Moscow reflects how the small Central American country is but a pawn as the administration pushes the reset button globally and in the hemisphere. Justice may not be totally served in Honduras, but the country is likely to end up better off anyway. \"America cannot and should not seek to impose any system of government on any other country,\" Obama said in Russia, \"nor would we presume to choose which party or individual should run a country. . . . Even as we meet here today, America supports now the restoration of the democratically elected president of Honduras, even though he has strongly opposed American policies. We do so not because we agree with him. We do so because we respect the universal principle that people should choose their own leaders.\"'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Edward_Schumacher-Matos',3,1,'2604 - C05764107.txt','Washington Post editorial: An Open Hand That Weakens ChavezFYI I think S will like this piece about our policy in the region. We backgrounded extensively for it, but Schumacher-Matos leans this way in any case. Best, ck Editorial An Open Hand That Weakens Chavez Edward Schumacher-Matos 21 August 2009 The Washington Post A25 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is a liar and a troublemaker. Congressmen and columnists can say this, but President Obama is correct not to do so, even though his critics want a tougher U.S. policy against the Venezuelan. A testament to the success of diplomatic finesse is that Chavez and his pan-regional socialist dreams have been losing ground in Latin America since the inauguration of Obama and his appointment of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. In the past week alone, two Chavez allies have broken ranks. Ecuador and Venezuela were teamed against neighboring Colombia over a guerrilla war there. But Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa has just accepted an olive branch offered by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.','Washington Post editorial: An Open Hand That Weakens ChavezFYI I think S will like this piece about our policy in the region. We backgrounded extensively for it, but Schumacher-Matos leans this way in any case. Best, ck Editorial An Open Hand That Weakens Chavez Edward Schumacher-Matos 21 August 2009 The Washington Post A25 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is a liar and a troublemaker. Congressmen and columnists can say this, but President Obama is correct not to do so, even though his critics want a tougher U.S. policy against the Venezuelan. A testament to the success of diplomatic finesse is that Chavez and his pan-regional socialist dreams have been losing ground in Latin America since the inauguration of Obama and his appointment of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. In the past week alone, two Chavez allies have broken ranks. Ecuador and Venezuela were teamed against neighboring Colombia over a guerrilla war there. But Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa has just accepted an olive branch offered by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Edward_Schumacher-Matos',3,1,'3176 - C05765224.txt','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ed_Balls',3,1,'1661 - C05761557.txt','Miliband...Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak with him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid At last, a great mobile device for under $50. Take a Peek!','Miliband...Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal; 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak with him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid At last, a great mobile device for under $50. Take a Peek!'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ed_Balls',3,1,'1664 - C05761562.txt','Miliband...Ok now, Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Very sorry to read this confirmation. Email if and when it would be convenient to call you. Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak wi th him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid','Miliband...Ok now, Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Very sorry to read this confirmation. Email if and when it would be convenient to call you. Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal; 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak wi th him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ed_Balls',3,1,'1742 - C05761802.txt','couple things on reshuffleAlan Johnson is named Home Secretary. He was considered the only possible alternative to Gordon, a bland, competent, Blairite, consensus choice. Johnson taking Home Secretary in effect puts an end to the coup attempt. Alistair Darling is kept as Chancellor. Ed Balls, Gordon\'s close adviser, was considered a bridge too far given Gordon\'s weakness now. But with Purnell\'s resignation Gordon named Balls\' wife, Yvette Cooper to Purnell\'s job at Work and Pensions Ministry. More later... Sid Mortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree@','couple things on reshuffleAlan Johnson is named Home Secretary. He was considered the only possible alternative to Gordon, a bland, competent, Blairite, consensus choice. Johnson taking Home Secretary in effect puts an end to the coup attempt. Alistair Darling is kept as Chancellor. Ed Balls, Gordon\'s close adviser, was considered a bridge too far given Gordon\'s weakness now. But with Purnell\'s resignation Gordon named Balls\' wife, Yvette Cooper to Purnell\'s job at Work and Pensions Ministry. More later... Sid Mortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree@'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Ed_Miliband',2,1,'3557 - C05766239.txt','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing a short political declaration of some sort, but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an operational accord -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try, said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try. Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing \"a short political declaration of some sort,\" but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an \"operational accord\" -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. \"We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try,\" said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. \"At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try.\" Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Ed_Miliband',2,1,'3673 - C05766524.txt','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had hijacked negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of hijacking efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked, he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a hijacker. Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme, she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing. The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests, Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited. China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions, said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo, wrote Li.','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had \"hijacked\" negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of \"hijacking\" efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. \"We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked,\" he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a \"hijacker.\" Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. \"The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme,\" she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. \"Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing.\" The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. \"Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests,\" Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. \"The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited.\" China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. \"Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions,\" said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. \"Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo,\" wrote Li.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ed_Rendell',1,1,'1984 - C05762582.txt','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Egypt',22,1,'100 - C05739676.txt','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s Apri123 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as good people, but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s Apri123 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as \"good people,\" but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Egypt',22,1,'102 - C05739678.txt','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s April 23 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as good people, but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s April 23 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as \"good people,\" but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Egypt',22,1,'105 - C05739681.txt','Stevens updateSecurity: Today\'s focus is on the security situation in Benghazi. There is new local reporting that hotels are being targeted. The INC conducted a raid on a house/storage facility and found and arrested an Egyptian cell reportedly there for the purpose of attacking hotels. It is believed they were connected to the cell arrested last week, and that Interrogation of those arrested earlier led to this round of arrests. Ahmed Qadafadarn, cousin of Qadhafi who was envoy to Egypt (and was rumored to have defected), is purportedly the funder and organizer of this cell. CA updated its travel guidance to tell travelers to stay away from the Fadihi Hotel. Stevens will inform the INC this afternoon. [NOTE: for your reference, I appended the new WM at the end of this email.] Stevens will be meeting with MFA in one hour and will make a written request for better security at the hotel and for better security-related coordination. He still feels comfortable in the hotel. They are looking into the idea of moving into a villa, but that is some way off. Need to consider resource requirements (would need TDY\'er with authority to sign lease, hire local guards, etc.). Based on discussion with DS yesterday, the hotel remains the safest location. Stevens will continue to work to have the TNC post more people outside and beef up security presence. They have a good set back and are way off the ground. Flights: Stevens checked with head of the airport. There are no regular humanitarian or other flights, however, there are flights coming in and the airport could support an air bridge if any country wanted to sat one up. Stevens will see his European counterparts this afternoon and will ask how they are bringing in their people and whether we can be part of it. - Trip to Rome: Stevens doesn\'t know yet if Jai is going to Rome. As of now, he\'s inclined not to go but he might change his mind. If the Department thinks he ought to go, Stevens can pass that message. As it stands now Mahmoud Jabril and All Tarhouni will be going. Misrata: Stevens spoke with Brig. Gen. Hassi re Misrata. The general was pretty dear that the ostensible move by Qadhafi forces out of the area is a ruse. They are withdrawing troops so they won\'t be hit by NATO, but will send them back in in civilian clothing so they can continue killing that way. Hassi said the assertion Qadhafi would leave to the tribes to resolve was ridiculous because there are no armed tribes around.','Stevens updateSecurity: Today\'s focus is on the security situation in Benghazi. There is new local reporting that hotels are being targeted. The INC conducted a raid on a house/storage facility and found and arrested an Egyptian cell reportedly there for the purpose of attacking hotels. It is believed they were connected to the cell arrested last week, and that Interrogation of those arrested earlier led to this round of arrests. Ahmed Qadafadarn, cousin of Qadhafi who was envoy to Egypt (and was rumored to have defected), is purportedly the funder and organizer of this cell. CA updated its travel guidance to tell travelers to stay away from the Fadihi Hotel. Stevens will inform the INC this afternoon. [NOTE: for your reference, I appended the new WM at the end of this email.] Stevens will be meeting with MFA in one hour and will make a written request for better security at the hotel and for better security-related coordination. He still feels comfortable in the hotel. They are looking into the idea of moving into a villa, but that is some way off. Need to consider resource requirements (would need TDY\'er with authority to sign lease, hire local guards, etc.). Based on discussion with DS yesterday, the hotel remains the safest location. Stevens will continue to work to have the TNC post more people outside and beef up security presence. They have a good set back and are way off the ground. Flights: Stevens checked with head of the airport. There are no regular humanitarian or other flights, however, there are flights coming in and the airport could support an air bridge if any country wanted to sat one up. Stevens will see his European counterparts this afternoon and will ask how they are bringing in their people and whether we can be part of it. - Trip to Rome: Stevens doesn\'t know yet if Jai is going to Rome. As of now, he\'s inclined not to go but he might change his mind. If the Department thinks he ought to go, Stevens can pass that message. As it stands now Mahmoud Jabril and All Tarhouni will be going. Misrata: Stevens spoke with Brig. Gen. Hassi re Misrata. The general was pretty dear that the ostensible move by Qadhafi forces out of the area is a ruse. They are withdrawing troops so they won\'t be hit by NATO, but will send them back in in civilian clothing so they can continue killing that way. Hassi said the assertion Qadhafi would leave to the tribes to resolve was ridiculous because there are no armed tribes around.'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Egypt',22,1,'1183 - C05760469.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Egypt',22,1,'135 - C05739716.txt','\'Meet the Press Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceGood. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the protests outside the U.S. embassy there that Egyptian officials were slow to put down. This weekend in Pakistan, protests as well there. More anti-American rage. Also protests against the drone strikes. In Yemen, you also had arrests and some deaths outside of our U.S. embassy there. How much longer can Americans expect to see these troubling images and these protests go forward?','\'Meet the Press Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceGood. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the protests outside the U.S. embassy there that Egyptian officials were slow to put down. This weekend in Pakistan, protests as well there. More anti-American rage. Also protests against the drone strikes. In Yemen, you also had arrests and some deaths outside of our U.S. embassy there. How much longer can Americans expect to see these troubling images and these protests go forward?'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Egypt',22,1,'140 - C05739722.txt','\'Meet the Press Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the','\'Meet the Press Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Egypt',22,1,'166 - C05739756.txt','Fvv: WSJ - Miscues Before Libya Assault WSJ - Miscues Before Libya AssaultThis is a real hit piece - they intentionally twisted and misused info shared to help them understand how we work, while using Libyan sourcing as gospel. Totally unprofessional and egregiously inflammatory. Miscues Before Libya Assault Wall Street Journal Updated September 20, 2012, 9:15 p.m. EDT By MARGARET COKER in Benghazi, Libya and ADAM ENTOUS, JAY SOLOMON and SIOBHAN GORMAN in Washington Limited Security in Benghazi, Secrecy Over Safe House, Contributed to Tragedy The U.S. Consulate in Benghazi under attack on Sept. 11. The deadly assault raised questions about security lapses and misjudgments by U.S. officials. The deadly assault on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya on Sept. 11 was preceded by a succession of security lapses and misjudgments, compounded by fog-of-battle decisions, that raise questions about whether the scope of the tragedy could have been contained. U.S, officials issued alerts and ordered security precautions in neighboring Egypt ahead of protests and violence on Sept. 11, but largely overlooked the possibility of trouble at other diplomatic postings in the region. The State Department chose to maintain only limited security in Benghazi, Libya, despite months of sporadic attacks there on U.S. and other Western missions. And while the U.S. said it would ask Libya to boost security there, it did so just once, for a one week period in June, according to Libyan officials. The U.S. didn\'t seriously consider sending in the military during the attack. It summoned rapid-response teams of Marines only after the U.S. ambassador was dead. State Department officials said they doubted the Pentagon could have mobilized a rescue force quickly enough to make a difference during the fighting. The Pentagon waited for guidance from State, which is responsible for diplomatic security, a senior military official said,','Fvv: WSJ - Miscues Before Libya Assault WSJ - Miscues Before Libya AssaultThis is a real hit piece - they intentionally twisted and misused info shared to help them understand how we work, while using Libyan sourcing as gospel. Totally unprofessional and egregiously inflammatory. Miscues Before Libya Assault Wall Street Journal Updated September 20, 2012, 9:15 p.m. EDT By MARGARET COKER in Benghazi, Libya and ADAM ENTOUS, JAY SOLOMON and SIOBHAN GORMAN in Washington Limited Security in Benghazi, Secrecy Over Safe House, Contributed to Tragedy The U.S. Consulate in Benghazi under attack on Sept. 11. The deadly assault raised questions about security lapses and misjudgments by U.S. officials. The deadly assault on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya on Sept. 11 was preceded by a succession of security lapses and misjudgments, compounded by fog-of-battle decisions, that raise questions about whether the scope of the tragedy could have been contained. U.S, officials issued alerts and ordered security precautions in neighboring Egypt ahead of protests and violence on Sept. 11, but largely overlooked the possibility of trouble at other diplomatic postings in the region. The State Department chose to maintain only limited security in Benghazi, Libya, despite months of sporadic attacks there on U.S. and other Western missions. And while the U.S. said it would ask Libya to boost security there, it did so just once, for a one week period in June, according to Libyan officials. The U.S. didn\'t seriously consider sending in the military during the attack. It summoned rapid-response teams of Marines only after the U.S. ambassador was dead. State Department officials said they doubted the Pentagon could have mobilized a rescue force quickly enough to make a difference during the fighting. The Pentagon waited for guidance from State, which is responsible for diplomatic security, a senior military official said,'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Egypt',22,1,'181 - C05739774.txt','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Egypt',22,1,'185 - C05739779.txt','Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned US. reliance on local Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still In Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S, reliance on local militia (McClatchy)militia (McClatchy) Cheryl Before the attack, Egypt, Turkey, Sudan, Italy, Tunisia, France and the UN had rep there France and the UN pulled out after 9/11 But the question being posed has a false premise, i.e. that the US depended on foreign militia while the others depended on their own resources The US had tertiary dependence on the militia, as our primary and secondary reliance was on first the OS personnel arid the second on the QRF The others did not have an internal second Regards pat Do we know who still has a dip presence there today? Thank you Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia By Nancy A. Youssef McClatchy Newspapers On the day of the attack, U.S. officials had spotted a police officer taking photos of the compound from a villa under construction across the streets. This was the view the officer would have had of the compound. - Nancy A. Youssef /MCT Even before the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, diplomats from other nations and Libyan security officials had questioned the wisdom of a U.S. decision to rely primarily on members of a local militia to protect its compound here. Diplomats here told McClatchy that while it\'s customary to depend on local forces to protect diplomatic missions, only the United States of the 10 or so foreign missions here allowed the local militia to be the first line of defense. The others said they instead depended on military forces from their own country to provide security. A few months ago, there was a small attack here and the Libyans fled, said a diplomat from a European nation who asked that he not be further identified so that he could speak candidly about his assessment of security here. After that, I decided to only use special forces from his own country. We never considered using the brigades, he said, referring to the 17th of February Brigade, the local militia that was considered the primary security force for the U.S. mission. We assumed the United States had a special relationship with the brigades. Said another diplomat who requested anonymity for the same reasons: I would never depend on the brigades. The diplomat said he believed U.S. officials were unaware of the extremist links of those who were guarding them. The mistake of the Americans was not following the trail of Islamic radicals,\' he said. For some, the cost of supplying security made operating in Benghazi prohibitive. The British, for example, brought in their own troops and also hired Libyans to provide security, according to Khalid al Hadar, who owns the compound that the British used as their offices here. But after a June attack on the British ambassador\'s convoy, the British withdrew from Benghazi. A British official told McClatchy that the realization that security would require a larger ? and more expensive ? British force in Benghazi helped fuel that decision. Hadar said the British still check in periodically on their compound, where a shot-up bulletproof windshield from the June ambush still sits in what was the consulate\'s carport. Who was responsible for determining how the United States protected its consulate here remains unclear two months after Stevens\' death. According to the State Department, the ambassador, in consultation with deputies','Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned US. reliance on local Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still In Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S, reliance on local militia (McClatchy)militia (McClatchy) Cheryl Before the attack, Egypt, Turkey, Sudan, Italy, Tunisia, France and the UN had rep there France and the UN pulled out after 9/11 But the question being posed has a false premise, i.e. that the US depended on foreign militia while the others depended on their own resources The US had tertiary dependence on the militia, as our primary and secondary reliance was on first the OS personnel arid the second on the QRF The others did not have an internal second Regards pat Do we know who still has a dip presence there today? Thank you Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia By Nancy A. Youssef McClatchy Newspapers On the day of the attack, U.S. officials had spotted a police officer taking photos of the compound from a villa under construction across the streets. This was the view the officer would have had of the compound. - Nancy A. Youssef /MCT Even before the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, diplomats from other nations and Libyan security officials had questioned the wisdom of a U.S. decision to rely primarily on members of a local militia to protect its compound here. Diplomats here told McClatchy that while it\'s customary to depend on local forces to protect diplomatic missions, only the United States of the 10 or so foreign missions here allowed the local militia to be the first line of defense. The others said they instead depended on military forces from their own country to provide security. \"A few months ago, there was a small attack here and the Libyans fled,\" said a diplomat from a European nation who asked that he not be further identified so that he could speak candidly about his assessment of security here. \"After that, I decided to only use special forces\" from his own country. \"We never considered using the brigades,\" he said, referring to the 17th of February Brigade, the local militia that was considered the primary security force for the U.S. mission. \"We assumed the United States had a special relationship with the brigades.\" Said another diplomat who requested anonymity for the same reasons: \"I would never depend on the brigades.\" The diplomat said he believed U.S. officials were unaware of the extremist links of those who were guarding them. \"The mistake of the Americans was not following the trail of Islamic radicals,\' he said. For some, the cost of supplying security made operating in Benghazi prohibitive. The British, for example, brought in their own troops and also hired Libyans to provide security, according to Khalid al Hadar, who owns the compound that the British used as their offices here. But after a June attack on the British ambassador\'s convoy, the British withdrew from Benghazi. A British official told McClatchy that the realization that security would require a larger ? and more expensive ? British force in Benghazi helped fuel that decision. Hadar said the British still check in periodically on their compound, where a shot-up bulletproof windshield from the June ambush still sits in what was the consulate\'s carport. Who was responsible for determining how the United States protected its consulate here remains unclear two months after Stevens\' death. According to the State Department, the ambassador, in consultation with deputies'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Egypt',22,1,'2562 - C05764033.txt','Call notesCALL UP 10/1 @ 1304 5: Madam FM N-M: Hi Hillary, Madam Secretary S: Hi, can you hear me? N-M: Yes, I can hear you but the line is very poor 5: I wanted to reach out to you today. I hope you\'re doing well N-M: Thank you. I wanted to come to New York, but it was impossible.... S: I wanted to talk with you about the Human Rights Council.. I think as you know, we decided to join it so that we could be actively involved and would be able to solve some of these issues. We have been working very closely with the Egypt and the OIC on resolution for freedom of expression. We have agreement and then at last minute we were told that saw wanted to change the wording which would break down consensus. Can we avoid this? N-M: We will do whatever we can to keep our good relations. We are already happy about the way things have been so far. On the issue, we totally agree with you, and thank you for the call. We fully agree with you but we must not block the passing of the resolution S: Could I call you right back? I understand the concern that your delegation expressed about offensive speech is one that others share. There is a separate consideration going on about that. We had hoped with Egypt as partner we could to have a strong resolution and then we could get back to the other issues. N-M: Therefore it must be allowed to and then whatever we must allow the resolution to be passed. For that it must be allowed to pass without the vote. S: What I would like to do is to understand whether there is a way we could allow this agreed upon language to go forward, and then work together on your concerns. Is that possible? Call down 1310 Reconnected N-M: I was saying to you that we are elated that you are backing the HRC, and we appreciate the amount of work you are doing and the initiative you have undertaking with Egypt. We don\'t have too much reservation about the','Call notesCALL UP 10/1 @ 1304 5: Madam FM N-M: Hi Hillary, Madam Secretary S: Hi, can you hear me? N-M: Yes, I can hear you but the line is very poor 5: I wanted to reach out to you today. I hope you\'re doing well N-M: Thank you. I wanted to come to New York, but it was impossible.... S: I wanted to talk with you about the Human Rights Council.. I think as you know, we decided to join it so that we could be actively involved and would be able to solve some of these issues. We have been working very closely with the Egypt and the OIC on resolution for freedom of expression. We have agreement and then at last minute we were told that saw wanted to change the wording which would break down consensus. Can we avoid this? N-M: We will do whatever we can to keep our good relations. We are already happy about the way things have been so far. On the issue, we totally agree with you, and thank you for the call. We fully agree with you but we must not block the passing of the resolution; S: Could I call you right back? I understand the concern that your delegation expressed about offensive speech is one that others share. There is a separate consideration going on about that. We had hoped with Egypt as partner we could to have a strong resolution and then we could get back to the other issues. N-M: Therefore it must be allowed to and then whatever we must allow the resolution to be passed. For that it must be allowed to pass without the vote. S: What I would like to do is to understand whether there is a way we could allow this agreed upon language to go forward, and then work together on your concerns. Is that possible? Call down 1310 Reconnected N-M: I was saying to you that we are elated that you are backing the HRC, and we appreciate the amount of work you are doing and the initiative you have undertaking with Egypt. We don\'t have too much reservation about the'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Egypt',22,1,'2723 - C05764338.txt','MaraJust spoke with her ? says things are pretty grim. Abbas is in very precarious shape because of a combination of Goldstone (and them handling it badly), the Hamas prisoner release, and Egypt ramming reconciliation with problematic terms. Israelis recognize in principle that he needs help, but they won\'t budge on anything.','MaraJust spoke with her ? says things are pretty grim. Abbas is in very precarious shape because of a combination of Goldstone (and them handling it badly), the Hamas prisoner release, and Egypt ramming reconciliation with problematic terms. Israelis recognize in principle that he needs help, but they won\'t budge on anything.'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Egypt',22,1,'2804 - C05764510.txt','if S asks about Libyafyi I talked to the Libyan Foreign Minister, Musa Kusa, today. He clearly gets it. He said that Megrahi would NOT appear on the September 1 revolution day festivities (40th anniversary of the green revolution). And he said that he totally understood that Qadhafi should stay in New York and not set up a tent in New Jersey. At the same time, others from the MFA called in our Embassy in Tripoli and called in the UK ambassador. The Libyans are clearly looking for a way out of the self-inflicted mess. Let\'s hope that these wiser heads can prevail on Qadhafi. We\'ve double-tracked with the (very good and long-suffering) Libyan Ambassador here. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209','if S asks about Libyafyi I talked to the Libyan Foreign Minister, Musa Kusa, today. He clearly \"gets it.\" He said that Megrahi would NOT appear on the September 1 revolution day festivities (40th anniversary of the \"green revolution\"). And he said that he totally understood that Qadhafi should stay in New York and not set up a tent in New Jersey. At the same time, others from the MFA called in our Embassy in Tripoli and called in the UK ambassador. The Libyans are clearly looking for a way out of the self-inflicted mess. Let\'s hope that these wiser heads can prevail on Qadhafi. We\'ve double-tracked with the (very good and long-suffering) Libyan Ambassador here. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Egypt',22,1,'2890 - C05764648.txt','(AP) Ferrero-Waldner abandons race for UNESCO top jobPARIS (AP) EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner is withdrawing her candidacy for the top job at the United Nations agency for culture and education. Paris-based UNESCO is choosing a new director in voting that began Thursday and continues Monday. Austrian Ferrero-Waldner was considered a strong candidate. The front-runner is Egyptian Farouk Hosni, opposed by Jewish activists. He threatened last year to burn Israeli books, but later apologized. The Austrian Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that Ferrero-Waldner was withdrawing for the greater good of the organization and European unity, and urged respect for UNESCO\'s ideals. Other candidates are former Bulgarian foreign minister Irina Bokova and Ecuadorean diplomat Ivonne Baki.','(AP) Ferrero-Waldner abandons race for UNESCO top jobPARIS (AP) EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner is withdrawing her candidacy for the top job at the United Nations agency for culture and education. Paris-based UNESCO is choosing a new director in voting that began Thursday and continues Monday. Austrian Ferrero-Waldner was considered a strong candidate. The front-runner is Egyptian Farouk Hosni, opposed by Jewish activists. He threatened last year to burn Israeli books, but later apologized. The Austrian Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that Ferrero-Waldner was withdrawing \"for the greater good of the organization and European unity,\" and urged respect for UNESCO\'s ideals. Other candidates are former Bulgarian foreign minister Irina Bokova and Ecuadorean diplomat Ivonne Baki.'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Egypt',22,1,'29 - C05739590.txt','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation, is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by we. From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger, theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled Innocence of Muslims) by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different we. From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere. Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published asThis Is Water, novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the natural, basic self-centeredness that puts me at the center of the world. This unconscious default setting fosters the sort of blind certainty that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that default setting ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of \"The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation,\" is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by \"we.\" From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, \"There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger,\" theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled \"Innocence of Muslims\") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different \"we.\" From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, \"I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere.\" \"Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet,\" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. \"The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.\" In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as\"This Is Water,\" novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the \"natural, basic self-centeredness\" that puts \"me\" at the center of the world. This unconscious \"default setting\" fosters the sort of \"blind certainty\" that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that \"default setting\" ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Egypt',22,1,'2921 - C05764690.txt','UNESCO - UpdateHuma, There has been strong movement to Bukova today. Baki is expected to pull out before 4th round at noon our time. The 4th round would end up as final round with Hosni- Bukova (Bulgaria) contest. French Unesco ambassador told our Unesco Anb Killion that France has informed Egypt that they will not support Hosni. France (Quai and Elysee agree) is now openly working for Bukova. Kouchner may try to call S. African support appears to be moving to Bukova. Amb Killion has received a series of calls from African ambassadors as they want credit. We are talkng at Unesco in. Paris and with capital delegations arriving in New York. Key votes: Chile, Phillipines, Argentina, Columbia, Azerbaijan, Mexico. Esther Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/21/2019','UNESCO - UpdateHuma, There has been strong movement to Bukova today. Baki is expected to pull out before 4th round at noon our time. The 4th round would end up as final round with Hosni- Bukova (Bulgaria) contest. French Unesco ambassador told our Unesco Anb Killion that France has informed Egypt that they will not support Hosni. France (Quai and Elysee agree) is now openly working for Bukova. Kouchner may try to call S. African support appears to be moving to Bukova. Amb Killion has received a series of calls from African ambassadors as they want credit. We are talkng at Unesco in. Paris and with capital delegations arriving in New York. Key votes: Chile, Phillipines, Argentina, Columbia, Azerbaijan, Mexico. Esther Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/21/2019'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Egypt',22,1,'2958 - C05764770.txt','(AP) Bulgarian diplomat wins UNESCO racePARIS (AP) UNESCO says a career diplomat from Bulgaria has defeated a controversial Egyptian candidate to head the United Nations agency for culture and education. The chairman of UNESCO\'s executive board says Bulgaria\'s ambassador to France, Irina Bokova, has beaten longtime Egyptian Culture Minister Farouk Hosny in secret balloting. UNESCO\'s press office says Bokova won 31 to 27 Tuesday in a suspenseful fifth round. The Egyptian was long considered a favorite, despite his threat last year to burn Israeli books, and Egypt\'s contentious record of cultural censorship under his watch. Hosny apologized for the book-burning comment, but many Jewish activists said he was unfit to be the U.N.\'s guardian of culture.','(AP) Bulgarian diplomat wins UNESCO racePARIS (AP) UNESCO says a career diplomat from Bulgaria has defeated a controversial Egyptian candidate to head the United Nations agency for culture and education. The chairman of UNESCO\'s executive board says Bulgaria\'s ambassador to France, Irina Bokova, has beaten longtime Egyptian Culture Minister Farouk Hosny in secret balloting. UNESCO\'s press office says Bokova won 31 to 27 Tuesday in a suspenseful fifth round. The Egyptian was long considered a favorite, despite his threat last year to burn Israeli books, and Egypt\'s contentious record of cultural censorship under his watch. Hosny apologized for the book-burning comment, but many Jewish activists said he was unfit to be the U.N.\'s guardian of culture.'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Egypt',22,1,'2993 - C05764842.txt','(Reuters) Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pact Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pactColleagues: Passing on this news item for your situational awareness. Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Egypt has delayed the signing of a deal to heal the rift between President Mahmoud Abbas\' Fatah movement and the rival Palestinian Islamist group Hamas because of new complications, an Egyptian official said on Friday. He cited the growing tension between Fatah and Hamas over the handling by Abbas of a U.N. report criticising the Israeli military offensive into Gaza in December and January. Cairo had slated a signing ceremony for October 25. The agreement would resolve nothing immediately but would outline steps to restore Palestinian unity. Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and Fatah dominates in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. The official told Reuters no new date was set for signing. Egypt saw it was better to delay until there is a suitable atmosphere, he said. Abbas admits his government erred in approving a U.N. decision in Geneva two weeks ago to delay action on the so-called Goldstone report, which is particularly critical of Israel for alleged war crimes during the Gaza offensive. He has reversed course and the issue was being reconsidered on Friday at a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, which Abbas requested. We are not going to let things collapse, said another Egyptian official of his country\'s lengthy mediation between the Palestinian factions which began over a year ago. We will wait until the dust settles and activate efforts again and I hope that will be very soon. The deal would postpone Palestinian presidential and parliamentarian elections until June 28, 2010. Fatah has signed it and this week Abbas announced that if Hamas did not sign he would go ahead with elections in January as called for by the constitution. It is unclear how Fatah would be able to hold a full election since Hamas has vowed to block voting in Gaza if the ballot was scheduled without its agreement.','(Reuters) Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pact Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pactColleagues: Passing on this news item for your situational awareness. Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Egypt has delayed the signing of a deal to heal the rift between President Mahmoud Abbas\' Fatah movement and the rival Palestinian Islamist group Hamas because of \"new complications\", an Egyptian official said on Friday. He cited the growing tension between Fatah and Hamas over the handling by Abbas of a U.N. report criticising the Israeli military offensive into Gaza in December and January. Cairo had slated a signing ceremony for October 25. The agreement would resolve nothing immediately but would outline steps to restore Palestinian unity. Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and Fatah dominates in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. The official told Reuters no new date was set for signing. \"Egypt saw it was better to delay until there is a suitable atmosphere,\" he said. Abbas admits his government erred in approving a U.N. decision in Geneva two weeks ago to delay action on the so-called Goldstone report, which is particularly critical of Israel for alleged war crimes during the Gaza offensive. He has reversed course and the issue was being reconsidered on Friday at a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, which Abbas requested. \"We are not going to let things collapse,\" said another Egyptian official of his country\'s lengthy mediation between the Palestinian factions which began over a year ago. \"We will wait until the dust settles and activate efforts again and I hope that will be very soon.\" The deal would postpone Palestinian presidential and parliamentarian elections until June 28, 2010. Fatah has signed it and this week Abbas announced that if Hamas did not sign he would go ahead with elections in January as called for by the constitution. It is unclear how Fatah would be able to hold a full election since Hamas has vowed to block voting in Gaza if the ballot was scheduled without its agreement.'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Egypt',22,1,'3110 - C05765033.txt','FW:This is from from Egypt FYI ? what they are saying. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov From:','FW:This is from from Egypt FYI ? what they are saying. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov From:'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Egypt',22,1,'34 - C05739595.txt','Quick Summary of POTUS Calls to Presidents of Libya and Egypt Quick Summary of POTUS Calls to Presidents of Ubya and EgyptFYI FYSA Please do not forward B5','Quick Summary of POTUS Calls to Presidents of Libya and Egypt Quick Summary of POTUS Calls to Presidents of Ubya and EgyptFYI FYSA Please do not forward B5'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Egypt',22,1,'3567 - C05766254.txt','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Egypt',22,1,'3665 - C05766506.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Egypt',22,1,'3669 - C05766517.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Egypt–Israel_Peace_Treaty',1,1,'3567 - C05766254.txt','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ehud_Barak',1,1,'3205 - C05765560.txt','CallAs a reminder, ehud barak called for you. Call sheet just came through. Its at house. Also, pdb coming at 10am.','CallAs a reminder, ehud barak called for you. Call sheet just came through. Its at house. Also, pdb coming at 10am.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ehud_Olmert',1,1,'2319 - C05763139.txt','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a campaign of persecution against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found a basis of evidence against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was no basis for the police recommendation and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a \"campaign of persecution\" against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found \"a basis of evidence\" against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was \"no basis for the police recommendation\" and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Eid_Mubarak',1,1,'2854 - C05764596.txt','Eid MubarakAttachments: Re: Eid Mubarak (4.90 KB) Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','Eid MubarakAttachments: Re: Eid Mubarak (4.90 KB) Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ekmeleddin_İhsanoğlu',1,1,'2574 - C05764056.txt','Mini Schedule 10/2/09 Friday8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am THANK YOU TO UNGA STAFF 9:25 am Ben Franklin Room 9:30 am PRE-BRIEF MEETING 9:45 am Secretary\'s Office 9:45am PVT MTG w/ SE MITCHELL AND SA\'EB EREKAT 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/ORGANIZATION OF THE ISLAMIC (OIC) 12:00 pm CONFERENCE SECRETARY GENERAL EKMELEDDIN IHSANOGLU Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 12:15 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm MEETING w/ HOLBROOKE TEAM 4:00 pm Principals Conference Room 7516/SCI Area 4:00 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Washington National Airport 7:40 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 8:00 pm DEPART Washington National Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2186 En route New York, NY 9:20 pm ARRIVE New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 9:30 pm DEPART New York-LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 10:15 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 10/2/09 Friday8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am THANK YOU TO UNGA STAFF 9:25 am Ben Franklin Room 9:30 am PRE-BRIEF MEETING 9:45 am Secretary\'s Office 9:45am PVT MTG w/ SE MITCHELL AND SA\'EB EREKAT 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/ORGANIZATION OF THE ISLAMIC (OIC) 12:00 pm CONFERENCE SECRETARY GENERAL EKMELEDDIN IHSANOGLU Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 12:15 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm MEETING w/ HOLBROOKE TEAM 4:00 pm Principals Conference Room 7516/SCI Area 4:00 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Washington National Airport 7:40 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 8:00 pm DEPART Washington National Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2186 En route New York, NY 9:20 pm ARRIVE New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 9:30 pm DEPART New York-LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 10:15 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Elaine_Schuster',4,1,'1057 - C05760289.txt','Call listPis add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pis send me their addresses and numbers','Call listPis add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pis send me their addresses and numbers'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Elaine_Schuster',4,1,'1129 - C05760386.txt','Call listWere these added? Tutu: Gail Collins: I\'m working on addresses for both, and will all of the below to your call grid. I\'ll send an updated grid to Huma within the hour. The Gail Collins book will be on your desk when you return. Pls add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pls send me their addresses and numbers','Call listWere these added? Tutu: Gail Collins: I\'m working on addresses for both, and will all of the below to your call grid. I\'ll send an updated grid to Huma within the hour. The Gail Collins book will be on your desk when you return. Pls add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pls send me their addresses and numbers'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Elaine_Schuster',4,1,'3224 - C05765659.txt','Call listPls add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pls send me their addresses and numbers','Call listPls add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pls send me their addresses and numbers'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Elaine_Schuster',4,1,'3235 - C05765680.txt','Call listYes- they are both on. Were these added? B6 Tutu: Gail Collins: I\'m working on addresses for both, and will all of the below to your call grid. I\'ll send an updated grid to Huma within the hour. The Gail Collins book will be on your desk when you return. Pls add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pls send me their addresses and numbers','Call listYes- they are both on. Were these added? B6 Tutu: Gail Collins: I\'m working on addresses for both, and will all of the below to your call grid. I\'ll send an updated grid to Huma within the hour. The Gail Collins book will be on your desk when you return. Pls add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pls send me their addresses and numbers'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Elda_Cerrato',1,1,'3193 - C05765321.txt','They\'re torturing me, Zelaya claimsBY FRANCES ROBLES froblesaMiamiHerald.com It\'s been 89 days since Manuel Zelaya was booted from power. He\'s sleeping on chairs, and he claims his throat is sore from toxic gases and Israeli mercenaries are torturing him with high-frequency radiation. We are being threatened with death, he said in an interview with The Miami Herald, adding that mercenaries were likely to storm the embassy where he has been holed up since Monday and assassinate him. I prefer to march on my feet than to live on my knees before a military dictatorship, Zelaya said in a series of back-to-back interviews. Zelaya was deposed at gunpoint on June 28 and slipped back into his country on Monday, just two days before he was scheduled to speak before the United Nations. He sought refuge at the Brazilian Embassy, where Zelaya said he is being subjected to toxic gases and radiation that alter his physical and mental state. Witnesses said that for a short time Tuesday morning, soldiers used a device that looked like a large satellite dish to emit a loud shrill noise. Honduran police spokesman Orlin Cerrato said he knew nothing of any radiation devices being used against the former president. He says there are mercenaries against him? Using some kind of apparatus? Cerrato said. No, no, no, no. Sincerely: no. The only elements surrounding that embassy are police and military, and they have no such apparatus.','They\'re torturing me, Zelaya claimsBY FRANCES ROBLES froblesaMiamiHerald.com It\'s been 89 days since Manuel Zelaya was booted from power. He\'s sleeping on chairs, and he claims his throat is sore from toxic gases and \"Israeli mercenaries\" are torturing him with high-frequency radiation. \"We are being threatened with death,\" he said in an interview with The Miami Herald, adding that mercenaries were likely to storm the embassy where he has been holed up since Monday and assassinate him. \"I prefer to march on my feet than to live on my knees before a military dictatorship,\" Zelaya said in a series of back-to-back interviews. Zelaya was deposed at gunpoint on June 28 and slipped back into his country on Monday, just two days before he was scheduled to speak before the United Nations. He sought refuge at the Brazilian Embassy, where Zelaya said he is being subjected to toxic gases and radiation that alter his physical and mental state. Witnesses said that for a short time Tuesday morning, soldiers used a device that looked like a large satellite dish to emit a loud shrill noise. Honduran police spokesman Orlin Cerrato said he knew nothing of any radiation devices being used against the former president. \"He says there are mercenaries against him? Using some kind of apparatus?\" Cerrato said. \"No, no, no, no. Sincerely: no. The only elements surrounding that embassy are police and military, and they have no such apparatus.\"'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Eleanor_Roosevelt',4,1,'1337 - C05760752.txt','Allida Black\'s Eleanor Roosevelt human rights eventI thought there was an event this Fall (maybe even honoring me?) But, did it not happen or did I not go? What happened?','Allida Black\'s Eleanor Roosevelt human rights eventI thought there was an event this Fall (maybe even honoring me?) But, did it not happen or did I not go? What happened?'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Eleanor_Roosevelt',4,1,'1856 - C05762276.txt','Mini Schedule 5/18/098:00 am DEPART Private Residence 9:00 am En route UN Building 9:00 am ARRIVE UN Building 9:00 am FOLLOWING IN HER FOOTSTEPS BREAKFAST HONORING 10:00 am ELEANOR ROOSEVELT UN Delegates Dining Room, UN Building 10:00 am DEPART United Nations Building *En route OTR 10:30 am OTR 12:30 pm Location: Tbd 1:00 pm ARRIVE Barnard College 1:00 pm PULL-ASIDES w/PAOLA RAMOS AND KATE PYNOOS 1:10 pm Location Tbd 1:15 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT BARNARD COLLEGE\'s 2009 2:30 pm COMMENCEMENT South Lawn, Columbia Campus 3:00 pm DEPART Barnard College *En route LaGuardia Airport 3:30 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 4:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport (LGA) via US Airways Shuttle #2181 5:16 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 5:30 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport *En route State Department 5:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 5:45 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 6:30 pm State Department 6:30 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 6:55 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER 8:30 pm BINYAMIN NETANYAHU James Monroe Room, 8th floor *Official photo at top. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 23','Mini Schedule 5/18/098:00 am DEPART Private Residence 9:00 am En route UN Building 9:00 am ARRIVE UN Building 9:00 am \"FOLLOWING IN HER FOOTSTEPS\" BREAKFAST HONORING 10:00 am ELEANOR ROOSEVELT UN Delegates Dining Room, UN Building 10:00 am DEPART United Nations Building *En route OTR 10:30 am OTR 12:30 pm Location: Tbd 1:00 pm ARRIVE Barnard College 1:00 pm PULL-ASIDES w/PAOLA RAMOS AND KATE PYNOOS 1:10 pm Location Tbd 1:15 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT BARNARD COLLEGE\'s 2009 2:30 pm COMMENCEMENT South Lawn, Columbia Campus 3:00 pm DEPART Barnard College *En route LaGuardia Airport 3:30 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 4:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport (LGA) via US Airways Shuttle #2181 5:16 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 5:30 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport *En route State Department 5:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 5:45 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 6:30 pm State Department 6:30 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 6:55 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER 8:30 pm BINYAMIN NETANYAHU James Monroe Room, 8th floor *Official photo at top. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 23'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Eleanor_Roosevelt',4,1,'2551 - C05764004.txt','Brava!She is on your grid. Rob will take care of the letter right away. PIs put on call list and do letter to her wishing her well etc. B6 It was great to you see you too. You look fantastic. It was a wonderful mini reunion. Best way to reach On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 12:18 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Karen-- It was great seeing you yesterday at what felt like a mini-reunion. Thanks so much for coming. Also could you please send me the contact info for so I could call or write her? Give my best to Mike and Jessica and enjoy the rest of summer. H Secretary Clinton -- You were phenomenol this morning on Meet the Press. Many NY friends and fans have been emailing me today with rave reviews, even some of my new Republican pals. I missed you at the UN Eleanor Roosevelt breakfast - you were mobbed. I will be in Washington on Thursday for Andrew Shapiro\'s swearing-in, perhaps I will see you there. Thanks for the note to Jessica for her graduation -- she\'s doing great -- a counselor in training at a 346','Brava!She is on your grid. Rob will take care of the letter right away. PIs put on call list and do letter to her wishing her well etc. B6 It was great to you see you too. You look fantastic. It was a wonderful mini reunion. Best way to reach On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 12:18 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Karen-- It was great seeing you yesterday at what felt like a mini-reunion. Thanks so much for coming. Also could you please send me the contact info for so I could call or write her? Give my best to Mike and Jessica and enjoy the rest of summer. H Secretary Clinton -- You were phenomenol this morning on Meet the Press. Many NY friends and fans have been emailing me today with rave reviews, even some of my new Republican pals. I missed you at the UN Eleanor Roosevelt breakfast - you were mobbed. I will be in Washington on Thursday for Andrew Shapiro\'s swearing-in, perhaps I will see you there. Thanks for the note to Jessica for her graduation -- she\'s doing great -- a counselor in training at a 346'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Eleanor_Roosevelt',4,1,'3121 - C05765049.txt','Allida Black\'s Eleanor Roosevelt human rights eventI thought there was an event this Fall (maybe even honoring me?) But, did it not happen or did I not go? What happened?','Allida Black\'s Eleanor Roosevelt human rights eventI thought there was an event this Fall (maybe even honoring me?) But, did it not happen or did I not go? What happened?'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Election',2,2,'2624 - C05764137.txt','(Reuters) Karzai rival claims he has half of Afghan voteKABUL, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai\'s chief rival Abdullah Abdullah said on Friday initial election results showed he had more than half of the vote needed to win in the first round and accused Karzai\'s camp of vote tampering. nc','(Reuters) Karzai rival claims he has half of Afghan voteKABUL, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai\'s chief rival Abdullah Abdullah said on Friday initial election results showed he had more than half of the vote needed to win in the first round and accused Karzai\'s camp of vote tampering. nc'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Election',2,1,'3187 - C05765283.txt','Honduran Congress will rule on Zelaya after voteTEGUCIGALPA (AP) -The leader of the Honduran Congress said lawmakers would not decide whether to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya until after the November 29 presidential elections. Congressional president Jose Alfredo Saavedra said lawmakers would vote December 2 on whether Zelaya should return to the presidency. The decision raises questions about whether the international community would recognize the outcome of the elections. Several countries have warned they would not recognize the vote unless Zelaya is restored beforehand. The United States has not ruled out restoring diplomatic ties with a newly elected Honduran government even if Zelaya remains out of power through the vote.','Honduran Congress will rule on Zelaya after voteTEGUCIGALPA (AP) -The leader of the Honduran Congress said lawmakers would not decide whether to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya until after the November 29 presidential elections. Congressional president Jose Alfredo Saavedra said lawmakers would vote December 2 on whether Zelaya should return to the presidency. The decision raises questions about whether the international community would recognize the outcome of the elections. Several countries have warned they would not recognize the vote unless Zelaya is restored beforehand. The United States has not ruled out restoring diplomatic ties with a newly elected Honduran government even if Zelaya remains out of power through the vote.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Elections_in_the_United_States',1,1,'272 - C05739880.txt','H: Ubyan elections Intel. SidCONFIDENTIAL July 3,2012 For: Hillary','H: Ubyan elections Intel. SidCONFIDENTIAL July 3,2012 For: Hillary'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Election_commission',1,1,'2576 - C05764059.txt','U.S. group tells Sudan to speed up vote preparationsKHARTOUM, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Sudan must swiftly approve a budget to pay for elections in April and speed up preparations if the vote is to go ahead on time, the U.S.-based Carter Center which will monitor the ballot said on Thursday. The votes for the presidency, parliament and other bodies is part of the democratic transformation promised in the 2005 peace deal that ended a north-south civil war that lasted two decades. They will be the first multi-party elections in over 20 years. The Center reported serious concerns about slippage in the overall electoral calendar, a report said, adding the organization was also worried about new laws and continued restrictions on civil liberties. (It is an) ambitious schedule but will only be viable if the government of national unity and the NEC (National Elections Commission) take immediate action to ensure that further delays are avoided, the report said. (VI','U.S. group tells Sudan to speed up vote preparationsKHARTOUM, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Sudan must swiftly approve a budget to pay for elections in April and speed up preparations if the vote is to go ahead on time, the U.S.-based Carter Center which will monitor the ballot said on Thursday. The votes for the presidency, parliament and other bodies is part of the democratic transformation promised in the 2005 peace deal that ended a north-south civil war that lasted two decades. They will be the first multi-party elections in over 20 years. \"The Center reported serious concerns about slippage in the overall electoral calendar,\" a report said, adding the organization was also worried about new laws and continued restrictions on civil liberties. \"(It is an) ambitious schedule but will only be viable if the government of national unity and the NEC (National Elections Commission) take immediate action to ensure that further delays are avoided,\" the report said. (VI'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Election_Systems_&amp_Software',23,1,'1058 - C05760291.txt','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Election_Systems_&amp_Software',23,1,'1060 - C05760293.txt','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Same as Isabelle?just hands. III ask. What time? Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according \' to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Same as Isabelle?just hands. III ask. What time? Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according \' to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Election_Systems_&amp_Software',23,1,'1150 - C05760414.txt','Coordinated Baghdad Explosions Kill 90 (SBU)Have you left yet? (SBU) The death toll continues to rise in bombing\'s that injured 130 more, media report. Embassy Baghdad is unaware of any American citizens killed or injured in the four confirmed blasts, and affirms all Mission personnel are accounted for. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Coordinated Baghdad Explosions Kill 90 (SBU)Have you left yet? (SBU) The death toll continues to rise in bombing\'s that injured 130 more, media report. Embassy Baghdad is unaware of any American citizens killed or injured in the four confirmed blasts, and affirms all Mission personnel are accounted for. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Election_Systems_&amp_Software',23,1,'1152 - C05760416.txt','Coordinated Baghdad Explosions Kill 90 (SBU)No--pis go today. I told her that! was sorry I couldn\'t be there but want you both to go ahead today and just call/email to tell me what\'s happening lam headed to airport but Have you left yet? (SBU) The death toll continues to rise in bombings that injured 130 more, media report. Embassy Baghdad is unaware of any American citizens killed or injured in the four confirmed blasts, and affirms all Mission personnel are accounted for. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Coordinated Baghdad Explosions Kill 90 (SBU)No--pis go today. I told her that! was sorry I couldn\'t be there but want you both to go ahead today and just call/email to tell me what\'s happening lam headed to airport but Have you left yet? (SBU) The death toll continues to rise in bombings that injured 130 more, media report. Embassy Baghdad is unaware of any American citizens killed or injured in the four confirmed blasts, and affirms all Mission personnel are accounted for. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Election_Systems_&amp_Software',23,1,'1173 - C05760448.txt','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)(U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)(U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Election_Systems_&amp_Software',23,1,'1174 - C05760450.txt','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)What is Ann Lewis\'s email? (U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: 5, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)What is Ann Lewis\'s email? (U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: 5, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Election_Systems_&amp_Software',23,1,'1915 - C05762440.txt','New York Times Journalist David Rohde Escapes from Taliban (SBU)(SBU) Embassy Kabul reports Mr. Rohde is at the Toschi Scout Base in North Waziristan, Pakistan. Post adds the Pakistani military will deploy three helicopters to retrieve Mr. Rohde, and his eventual destination will be Dubai via Islamabad. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 23','New York Times Journalist David Rohde Escapes from Taliban (SBU)(SBU) Embassy Kabul reports Mr. Rohde is at the Toschi Scout Base in North Waziristan, Pakistan. Post adds the Pakistani military will deploy three helicopters to retrieve Mr. Rohde, and his eventual destination will be Dubai via Islamabad. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 23'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Election_Systems_&amp_Software',23,1,'1948 - C05762529.txt','DPRK launches two short-range missiles (U)(U) Yonhap news agency reports North Korea test-fired two short-range missiles. The Operations Center will provide additional updates as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 9','DPRK launches two short-range missiles (U)(U) Yonhap news agency reports North Korea test-fired two short-range missiles. The Operations Center will provide additional updates as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 9'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Election_Systems_&amp_Software',23,1,'1955 - C05762542.txt','DPRK fires third short-range missile(U) Media report the DPRK fired a third short-range missile from Sinsang-ri, near the eastern port of Wonsan. The first two launches were reported to be KN-01 surface-ship missiles. There is no information regarding the type of the third missile. All three reportedly flew roughly 60 miles before detonating. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 12','DPRK fires third short-range missile(U) Media report the DPRK fired a third short-range missile from Sinsang-ri, near the eastern port of Wonsan. The first two launches were reported to be KN-01 surface-ship missiles. There is no information regarding the type of the third missile. All three reportedly flew roughly 60 miles before detonating. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 12'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Election_Systems_&amp_Software',23,1,'1962 - C05762552.txt','DPRK launches fourth missile(U) ROK media, citing officials in Seoul, are reporting a fourth missile launch. No further details are available at this time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, II, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 17','DPRK launches fourth missile(U) ROK media, citing officials in Seoul, are reporting a fourth missile launch. No further details are available at this time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, II, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 17'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Election_Systems_&amp_Software',23,1,'1976 - C05762572.txt','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown Prince(SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 29','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown Prince(SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 29'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Election_Systems_&amp_Software',23,1,'1978 - C05762574.txt','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceIsn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it. I personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 30','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceIsn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it. I personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 30'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Election_Systems_&amp_Software',23,1,'1979 - C05762575.txt','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceWell he\'s very young, only 15. Rumor is hes smart, quiet, bookish. Like his father. What is interesting is that the reason abdullah gave from removing his brother 5 years ago is that he thought the weight of being crown prince restricted his life, education and travel. I suspect the reason he\'s done this is so his son can be properly groomed from now to inherit the thrown. Life will change dramatically for him. What\'s Hussein like? Isn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it.1 personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, NS), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 32','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceWell he\'s very young, only 15. Rumor is hes smart, quiet, bookish. Like his father. What is interesting is that the reason abdullah gave from removing his brother 5 years ago is that he thought the weight of being crown prince restricted his life, education and travel. I suspect the reason he\'s done this is so his son can be properly groomed from now to inherit the thrown. Life will change dramatically for him. What\'s Hussein like? Isn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it.1 personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, NS), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 32'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Election_Systems_&amp_Software',23,1,'1995 - C05762595.txt','IAEA Amano acclamation completed (SBU)Will reach out and see if he can do it at noon. (SBU) According to UN VIE, new IAEA Director General Amano\'s acclamation is completed. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. Al','IAEA Amano acclamation completed (SBU)Will reach out and see if he can do it at noon. (SBU) According to UN VIE, new IAEA Director General Amano\'s acclamation is completed. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. Al'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Election_Systems_&amp_Software',23,1,'1997 - C05762599.txt','Honduras Supreme Court Rejects OAS(SBU) Media report the Honduras Supreme Court rejected an OAS ultimatum to reinstate President Zelaya. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 41','Honduras Supreme Court Rejects OAS(SBU) Media report the Honduras Supreme Court rejected an OAS ultimatum to reinstate President Zelaya. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 41'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Election_Systems_&amp_Software',23,1,'1998 - C05762602.txt','North Korea Missiles were fired into Sea of Japan (SBU)(SBU) Further to the 2048 EDT Watch Alert, media report the two missiles were fired from a base near Wonsan into the Sea of Japan, and appear to be Scud missiles with an estimated range of 500 km (310 miles). Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 45','North Korea Missiles were fired into Sea of Japan (SBU)(SBU) Further to the 2048 EDT Watch Alert, media report the two missiles were fired from a base near Wonsan into the Sea of Japan, and appear to be Scud missiles with an estimated range of 500 km (310 miles). Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 45'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Election_Systems_&amp_Software',23,1,'2007 - C05762618.txt','North Korea fires third missile (SBU)(SBU) Media report North Korea fired a third short-range missile off its east coast into the Sea of Japan. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 4','North Korea fires third missile (SBU)(SBU) Media report North Korea fired a third short-range missile off its east coast into the Sea of Japan. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 4;'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Election_Systems_&amp_Software',23,1,'2048 - C05762690.txt','Cambodia Returns 20 Uighurs to ChinaFyi (SBU) The Cambodian Ministry of Interior confirmed 20 Uighurs departed on a charter flight to China at 0915 EST / 2115 local, according to Embassy Phnom Penh. The whereabouts of two other Uighurs who had previously fled are unknown. Post adds the two are carrying letters of protection from the UNHCR. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Cambodia Returns 20 Uighurs to ChinaFyi (SBU) The Cambodian Ministry of Interior confirmed 20 Uighurs departed on a charter flight to China at 0915 EST / 2115 local, according to Embassy Phnom Penh. The whereabouts of two other Uighurs who had previously fled are unknown. Post adds the two are carrying letters of protection from the UNHCR. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Election_Systems_&amp_Software',23,1,'2070 - C05762720.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Election_Systems_&amp_Software',23,1,'2072 - C05762722.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)I have to go back and there will be some meetings I will still have and I have a lot of work to drop off. I also am supposed to meet w the POTUS and go to the WH dinner, both of which I believe will happen. Do you still want to go back? Many building people will stay home. (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)I have to go back and there will be some meetings I will still have and I have a lot of work to drop off. I also am supposed to meet w the POTUS and go to the WH dinner, both of which I believe will happen. Do you still want to go back? Many building people will stay home. (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Election_Systems_&amp_Software',23,1,'2073 - C05762723.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Election_Systems_&amp_Software',23,1,'2077 - C05762728.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 M Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)Also I have meeting w POTUS and WH dinner and need to work w Jake on our year end summary report and much else. Will check with each What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 M Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)Also I have meeting w POTUS and WH dinner and need to work w Jake on our year end summary report and much else. Will check with each What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Election_Systems_&amp_Software',23,1,'2665 - C05764216.txt','6.5 Earthquake strikes the Philippines (U)(U) (U) The earthquake struck the southern island of Mindanao at 0658 EDT, media report. Embassy Manila reports there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The Operations Center will provide additional details as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','6.5 Earthquake strikes the Philippines (U)(U) (U) The earthquake struck the southern island of Mindanao at 0658 EDT, media report. Embassy Manila reports there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The Operations Center will provide additional details as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Electoral_fraud',4,1,'2595 - C05764092.txt','Low turnout seen in Afghan election 26 killedLow turnout seen in Afghan election 26 killed KABUL (AP) Millions of Afghans defied threats Thursday to cast ballots in the country\'s second national elections since Taliban rule, but turnout appeared weaker this time because of continuing violence, fear and disenchantment. In much of the Taliban\'s southern strongholds, many people did not dare to vote, bolstering the hopes of President Hamid Karzai\'s chief rival. At least 26 people were killed in election-related violence, fewer than had been feared. Officials began counting millions of ballots as soon as the polls closed at 5 p.m. after a one-hour extension. First preliminary results weren\'t expected for several days, and some major candidates were already alleging fraud. A top election official, Zekria Barakzai, told The Associated Press that he estimated 40 to 50 percent of the country\'s 15 million registered voters cast ballots far lower than the 70 percent who voted in the presidential election in 2004. Andrea &keg Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','Low turnout seen in Afghan election; 26 killedLow turnout seen in Afghan election; 26 killed KABUL (AP) Millions of Afghans defied threats Thursday to cast ballots in the country\'s second national elections since Taliban rule, but turnout appeared weaker this time because of continuing violence, fear and disenchantment. In much of the Taliban\'s southern strongholds, many people did not dare to vote, bolstering the hopes of President Hamid Karzai\'s chief rival. At least 26 people were killed in election-related violence, fewer than had been feared. Officials began counting millions of ballots as soon as the polls closed at 5 p.m. after a one-hour extension. First preliminary results weren\'t expected for several days, and some major candidates were already alleging fraud. A top election official, Zekria Barakzai, told The Associated Press that he estimated 40 to 50 percent of the country\'s 15 million registered voters cast ballots far lower than the 70 percent who voted in the presidential election in 2004. Andrea &keg Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Electoral_fraud',4,1,'2624 - C05764137.txt','(Reuters) Karzai rival claims he has half of Afghan voteKABUL, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai\'s chief rival Abdullah Abdullah said on Friday initial election results showed he had more than half of the vote needed to win in the first round and accused Karzai\'s camp of vote tampering. nc','(Reuters) Karzai rival claims he has half of Afghan voteKABUL, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai\'s chief rival Abdullah Abdullah said on Friday initial election results showed he had more than half of the vote needed to win in the first round and accused Karzai\'s camp of vote tampering. nc');
INSERT INTO `mv_tfidf` VALUES (6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Electoral_fraud',4,1,'2626 - C05764139.txt','Peter Galbraith called, wants to talk to you...Hillary: Peter Galbraith just called me and I had a long talk with him. As you know, as chief of US mission to UN in Afghanistan he has protested the election fraud and come into conflict with the head of UN there, who wanted to cover it up. Peter has just come out of Afghanistan after four solid months there. He is pessimistic, says the analogy to Vietnam is not wrong-headed, that comparisons of increasing troop levels there as though the surge in Iraq could be replicated are misguided, but thinks there is an approach that should be attempted that involves the vote recount and trying to replace Karzai. He wishes to speak with you directly. He says that he has difficulty communicating with Holbrooke, not because he can\'t reach him, but because he finds Dick disjointed these days. Peter is on a plane right now to Norway, then London, then to NY on Wed, then could go to DC. He says you can reach him through the US mission to the UN office. FYI, from Wash Post today: The issue of how seriously to take the fraud charges, and whether to force a runoff, has also caused a rare public rift within the international community here. The senior American official at the U.N. mission, Peter W. Galbraith, left the country abruptly Sunday in a dispute with the mission director, Norwegian Kai Eide. Galbraith had pushed for an exhaustive probe. Sources who are familiar with the dispute but are not authorized to. speak on the record said Eide argued that the international community should not press too hard because it could undermine national stability. Galbraith had been convinced that Karzai could not win without fraud and had tried to reduce the number of polling stations in some areas in the south, the incumbent\'s ethnic stronghold, said one diplomatic source. Eide and others, the source said, were convinced that Karzai would win in any case and that any irregularities could be smoothed over, as they were in the 2004 presidential election that Karzai won by a safe margin. And, I\'ve included below Jane Smiley\'s rave review of Max\'s book. Sid http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-smiley/republican-gomorrah_b290293.html Your request is being processed... Jane Smiley Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist and Essayist Posted: September 17, 2009 02:56 PM','Peter Galbraith called, wants to talk to you...Hillary: Peter Galbraith just called me and I had a long talk with him. As you know, as chief of US mission to UN in Afghanistan he has protested the election fraud and come into conflict with the head of UN there, who wanted to cover it up. Peter has just come out of Afghanistan after four solid months there. He is pessimistic, says the analogy to Vietnam is not wrong-headed, that comparisons of increasing troop levels there as though the surge in Iraq could be replicated are misguided, but thinks there is an approach that should be attempted that involves the vote recount and trying to replace Karzai. He wishes to speak with you directly. He says that he has difficulty communicating with Holbrooke, not because he can\'t reach him, but because he finds Dick disjointed these days. Peter is on a plane right now to Norway, then London, then to NY on Wed, then could go to DC. He says you can reach him through the US mission to the UN office. FYI, from Wash Post today: \"The issue of how seriously to take the fraud charges, and whether to force a runoff, has also caused a rare public rift within the international community here. The senior American official at the U.N. mission, Peter W. Galbraith, left the country abruptly Sunday in a dispute with the mission director, Norwegian Kai Eide. \"Galbraith had pushed for an exhaustive probe. Sources who are familiar with the dispute but are not authorized to. speak on the record said Eide argued that the international community should not press too hard because it could undermine national stability. Galbraith had been convinced that Karzai could not win without fraud and had tried to reduce the number of polling stations in some areas in the south, the incumbent\'s ethnic stronghold, said one diplomatic source. Eide and others, the source said, were convinced that Karzai would win in any case and that any irregularities could be smoothed over, as they were in the 2004 presidential election that Karzai won by a safe margin.\" And, I\'ve included below Jane Smiley\'s rave review of Max\'s book. Sid http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-smiley/republican-gomorrah_b290293.html Your request is being processed... Jane Smiley Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist and Essayist Posted: September 17, 2009 02:56 PM'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Electoral_fraud',4,1,'2960 - C05764772.txt','(AP) Afghanistan: UN-backed fraud panel member resignsKABUL - (AP) A member of a U.N.-backed panel set up to investigate election fraud complaints resigned today, blaming what he called the interference of foreigners. One of two Afghans on the Electoral Complaints Commission (Maulavi Mustafa Barakzia) alleges that the three foreigners on the panel, one American, one Canadian and one Dutch, were making all decisions on their own without consultation. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Afghanistan: UN-backed fraud panel member resignsKABUL - (AP) A member of a U.N.-backed panel set up to investigate election fraud complaints resigned today, blaming what he called \"the interference of foreigners.\" One of two Afghans on the Electoral Complaints Commission (Maulavi Mustafa Barakzia) alleges that the three foreigners on the panel, one American, one Canadian and one Dutch, were \"making all decisions on their own\" without consultation. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Electroconvulsive_therapy',1,1,'2247 - C05763001.txt','Melanne\'s event was wonderful. Get Shaun Woodward\'s memo? Miliband interviewbelow. Sid http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/jun/12/david-miliband-gordon-brown-labour-leadership/print The Guardian David Miliband: Labour is facing the fight of its life Foreign secretary thought about quitting the government in last week\'s turmoil David Miliband expressed his frustration at a lack of vision from the Labour leadership. Photograph: Martin Godwin Voters still don\'t know what Labour and Gordon Brown stand for, David Miliband admits today, as he reveals how close he came to quitting the government during last week\'s turmoil at Westminster. Speaking to the Guardian at the end of 10 extraordinary days, the foreign secretary says the party\'s high command was given an electric shock by the disastrous European election results, and he urges fellow ministers to get out and prepare for the fight of our life. But Miliband also concedes that he considered following his close friend and ally James Purnell, who resigned from the government last week and called for the prime minister to stand down. Miliband said: I\'d made my decision on Thursday. Sometimes you can make your decisions with great planning and calculation and sometimes you have to make them rather more quickly. James made his decision in good faith, I made my decision in good faith ... we all have tolive with our decisions. The Labour party has a settled view of who should be leader, he said. This divides people who are close and people feel passionately one way and people feel passionately the other way. Describing the task now facing Labour, he says: It could not be more urgent that there is a maximum of 11 months until the next general election, that we got 15% of the vote nationally [last week], that we came second in Wales and that one in 20 people voted for us. If that does not electric shock us out of our ministerial chairs to think: \'By God, we have got the fight of our life on our hands because whatever the Tories are they certainly don\'t deserve a landslide\' ? then nothing will. Miliband has not given a domestic policy interview for nearly nine months since he felt dogged by accusations that he was manoeuvring for the premiership. He refuses to acknowledge that his decision to back Brown last week saved the prime minister, saying it is impossible to tell. But the foreign secretary feels his loyalty has given him the freedom to speak his mind without his motives being questioned by anyone in Downing Street. Miliband betrays frustration at the absence of a clear Labour vision, saying: We need the message to go out that we have got the humility to learn about what has gone wrong. It is not a masochism strategy. It is about saying what we believe in. It is about clarity, priority, adding up to purpose. I know what we stand for, I know what our instincts are, but the voters don\'t. Actually, I know what Gordon Brown stands for. We have a responsibility to make sure that, come the election, [voters] know what Labour stands for. We were not being listened to, people felt that they had been forgotten, we neither inspired nor reassured. He calls for cabinet colleagues to show stronger leadership in the battle to restore Labour\'s fortunes. We need to make sure the talents and energies of not just the whole of the cabinet, but the whole of the labour movement','Melanne\'s event was wonderful. Get Shaun Woodward\'s memo? Miliband interviewbelow. Sid http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/jun/12/david-miliband-gordon-brown-labour-leadership/print The Guardian David Miliband: Labour is facing the fight of its life Foreign secretary thought about quitting the government in last week\'s turmoil David Miliband expressed his frustration at a lack of vision from the Labour leadership. Photograph: Martin Godwin Voters still don\'t know what Labour and Gordon Brown stand for, David Miliband admits today, as he reveals how close he came to quitting the government during last week\'s turmoil at Westminster. Speaking to the Guardian at the end of 10 extraordinary days, the foreign secretary says the party\'s high command was given an \"electric shock\" by the disastrous European election results, and he urges fellow ministers to get out and prepare for \"the fight of our life\". But Miliband also concedes that he considered following his close friend and ally James Purnell, who resigned from the government last week and called for the prime minister to stand down. Miliband said: \"I\'d made my decision on Thursday. Sometimes you can make your decisions with great planning and calculation and sometimes you have to make them rather more quickly. James made his decision in good faith, I made my decision in good faith ... we all have tolive with our decisions.\" The Labour party has a settled view of who should be leader, he said. \"This divides people who are close and people feel passionately one way and people feel passionately the other way.\" Describing the task now facing Labour, he says: \"It could not be more urgent that there is a maximum of 11 months until the next general election, that we got 15% of the vote nationally [last week], that we came second in Wales and that one in 20 people voted for us. If that does not electric shock us out of our ministerial chairs to think: \'By God, we have got the fight of our life on our hands because whatever the Tories are they certainly don\'t deserve a landslide\' ? then nothing will.\" Miliband has not given a domestic policy interview for nearly nine months since he felt dogged by accusations that he was manoeuvring for the premiership. He refuses to acknowledge that his decision to back Brown last week saved the prime minister, saying \"it is impossible to tell\". But the foreign secretary feels his loyalty has given him the freedom to speak his mind without his motives being questioned by anyone in Downing Street. Miliband betrays frustration at the absence of a clear Labour vision, saying: \"We need the message to go out that we have got the humility to learn about what has gone wrong. \"It is not a masochism strategy. It is about saying what we believe in. It is about clarity, priority, adding up to purpose. I know what we stand for, I know what our instincts are, but the voters don\'t. Actually, I know what Gordon Brown stands for. \"We have a responsibility to make sure that, come the election, [voters] know what Labour stands for. We were not being listened to, people felt that they had been forgotten, we neither inspired nor reassured.\" He calls for cabinet colleagues to show stronger leadership in the battle to restore Labour\'s fortunes. \"We need to make sure the talents and energies of not just the whole of the cabinet, but the whole of the labour movement'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Electronic_dance_music',1,1,'225 - C05739823.txt','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 lvlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm 1Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pmI think I should go w Pat, Pat should go. , Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat ft she is unable to attend. Would you prefer uNcLAssiFiLit t attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2015-04841 Doc No. C05739823 STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM. Date: 05/13/2015 SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045797 B5 I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. edm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise. B5 B5 B6 Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. UNCLASS FIED U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2015-04841 Doc No. C05739823 Date: 05/13/2015 STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM. SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045798','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 lvlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm 1Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pmI think I should go w Pat, Pat should go. , Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat ft she is unable to attend. Would you prefer uNcLAssiFiLit t attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2015-04841 Doc No. C05739823 STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM. Date: 05/13/2015 SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045797 B5 I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. edm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise. B5 B5 B6 Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. UNCLASS FIED U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2015-04841 Doc No. C05739823 Date: 05/13/2015 STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM. SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045798'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Elite_media',1,1,'1037 - C05760254.txt','Another perspectiveThe following is from an observer who I think is right about the need for more strategy time which means we have to have a better balance about travel time. I\'d like your reactions. Thx. When it comes to foreign policy, all see you doing a great job. You must be literally killing yourself? I can see your schedule is bruising. But you probably need more strategy time, less events as the ultimate judgment will be on ? whether iran, nk get the bomb, progress in Mideast, success in Afghanistan, Iraq. Obama\'s pause on Afghanistan goes well with elite media and left that is against all wars, but not with swing male voters who are defecting. And I think it is making the rest of your job much tougher because the delay in the decision is looking Carterlike to US adversaries ? any decision is better than no decision. But all roads likely lead to Iran and perhaps Pakistan, rest is secondary at this point. That\'s my view for what it\'s worth. Take care.','Another perspectiveThe following is from an observer who I think is right about the need for more strategy time which means we have to have a better balance about travel time. I\'d like your reactions. Thx. \"When it comes to foreign policy, all see you doing a great job. You must be literally killing yourself? I can see your schedule is bruising. But you probably need more strategy time, less events as the ultimate judgment will be on ? whether iran, nk get the bomb, progress in Mideast, success in Afghanistan, Iraq. Obama\'s pause on Afghanistan goes well with elite media and left that is against all wars, but not with swing male voters who are defecting. And I think it is making the rest of your job much tougher because the delay in the decision is looking Carterlike to US adversaries ? any decision is better than no decision. But all roads likely lead to Iran and perhaps Pakistan, rest is secondary at this point. That\'s my view for what it\'s worth. Take care.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Elizabeth_Frawley_Bagley',1,1,'1798 - C05761912.txt','Mini Schedule 5/14/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:00 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:00 am PHONE CALL w/GHANAIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MUMUNI 9:15 am Secretary\'s Office 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PHONE CALL w/SAUDI PRINCE SAUD AL-FAISAL 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/LATVIAN PRESIDENT VALDIS ZATLERS 11:30 am Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:30 am BRIEF MEETING/PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR 11:50 am PARTICIPANTS James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 12:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ DOUG HATTAWAY 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ PHIL LEVINE 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ ROY SPENCE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/IVIALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Y.B. DATUK 3:00 pm ANIFAH bin HAJI AMAN Secy\'s Conf Rm. *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:00 pm PRESS AVAILABILITY w/MALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:15 pm Y.B. DATUK ANIFAH bin HAM AMAN Treaty Room 3:30 pm MEETING w/ELIZABETH BAGLEY AND KRIS BALDERSTON 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm OFFICE TIME 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 5/14/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:00 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:00 am PHONE CALL w/GHANAIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MUMUNI 9:15 am Secretary\'s Office 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PHONE CALL w/SAUDI PRINCE SAUD AL-FAISAL 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/LATVIAN PRESIDENT VALDIS ZATLERS 11:30 am Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:30 am BRIEF MEETING/PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR 11:50 am PARTICIPANTS James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 12:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ DOUG HATTAWAY 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ PHIL LEVINE 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ ROY SPENCE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/IVIALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Y.B. DATUK 3:00 pm ANIFAH bin HAJI AMAN Secy\'s Conf Rm. *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:00 pm PRESS AVAILABILITY w/MALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:15 pm Y.B. DATUK ANIFAH bin HAM AMAN Treaty Room 3:30 pm MEETING w/ELIZABETH BAGLEY AND KRIS BALDERSTON 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm OFFICE TIME 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Ellen_Tauscher',12,1,'1616 - C05761465.txt','Susan Burk was just confirmed.Good. Also pls be sure Ellen Tauscher knows I asked Jim Jones last week to call Kerry about her hearing and call Sarah Farnsworth to see if Jones did it yet. Fyi nn','Susan Burk was just confirmed.Good. Also pls be sure Ellen Tauscher knows I asked Jim Jones last week to call Kerry about her hearing and call Sarah Farnsworth to see if Jones did it yet. Fyi nn'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Ellen_Tauscher',12,1,'1617 - C05761467.txt','Susan Burk was just confirmed.I did On another matter, did you get all the stuff I sent in to be distributed, including the twitter article? Good. Also pls be sure Ellen Tauscher knows I asked Jim Jones last week to call Kerry about her hearing and call Sarah Farnsworth to see if Jones did it yet. Fyi','Susan Burk was just confirmed.I did On another matter, did you get all the stuff I sent in to be distributed, including the twitter article? Good. Also pls be sure Ellen Tauscher knows I asked Jim Jones last week to call Kerry about her hearing and call Sarah Farnsworth to see if Jones did it yet. Fyi'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Ellen_Tauscher',12,1,'2146 - C05762823.txt','Good newsRich reports that Kurt, Ellen Tauscher and Dan Rooney were confirmed tonight!','Good newsRich reports that Kurt, Ellen Tauscher and Dan Rooney were confirmed tonight!'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Ellen_Tauscher',12,1,'2177 - C05762868.txt','Secure faxOk. When will I call Okada? Kusa? Robinson and McGuinness? Kouchener? In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke','Secure faxOk. When will I call Okada? Kusa? Robinson and McGuinness? Kouchener? In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Ellen_Tauscher',12,1,'2179 - C05762871.txt','Secure faxOnly Napolitano memo came thru. In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke','Secure faxOnly Napolitano memo came thru. In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Ellen_Tauscher',12,1,'2187 - C05762881.txt','Secure faxWhen will you be ready to talk schedule? Yes line dropped Rest is coming now Only Napolitano memo came thru. In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke','Secure faxWhen will you be ready to talk schedule? Yes line dropped Rest is coming now Only Napolitano memo came thru. In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Ellen_Tauscher',12,1,'2283 - C05763077.txt','Mini Schedule 7/14/099:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En route White House 9:55 am ARRIVE White House 10:00 am PRESIDENT\'S EXPANDED BILATERAL w/DUTCH PRIME MINISTER 10:30 am JAN PETER BALICENENDE White House Oval Office 10:30 am PRESIDENT\'S STATEMENT TO THE PRESS w/ PM BALKENEDE 10:45 am White House Oval Office 10:50 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 10:55 am ARRIVE State Department 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/UNDER SECRETARY ELLEN TAUSCHER 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/DUTCH FOREIGN MINISTER MAXIME \'VERHAGEN 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 3:30 pm PHOTO OPS (3) 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Outer Office and Marshall Room 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/LATVIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MARIS RIEKSTINS 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:45 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/BRITISH FS DAVID MILIBAND 5:05 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEICLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route Private Residence 6:50 pm ARRIVE Private Residence FYI: 9:15 am POTUS PRE-BRIEF MEETING Oval Office 9:30 am POTUS ONE-ON-ONE w/DUTCH PM BALDENEDE 10:00am Oval Office ### ?','Mini Schedule 7/14/099:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En route White House 9:55 am ARRIVE White House 10:00 am PRESIDENT\'S EXPANDED BILATERAL w/DUTCH PRIME MINISTER 10:30 am JAN PETER BALICENENDE White House Oval Office 10:30 am PRESIDENT\'S STATEMENT TO THE PRESS w/ PM BALKENEDE 10:45 am White House Oval Office 10:50 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 10:55 am ARRIVE State Department 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/UNDER SECRETARY ELLEN TAUSCHER 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/DUTCH FOREIGN MINISTER MAXIME \'VERHAGEN 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 3:30 pm PHOTO OPS (3) 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Outer Office and Marshall Room 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/LATVIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MARIS RIEKSTINS 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:45 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/BRITISH FS DAVID MILIBAND 5:05 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEICLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route Private Residence 6:50 pm ARRIVE Private Residence FYI: 9:15 am POTUS PRE-BRIEF MEETING Oval Office 9:30 am POTUS ONE-ON-ONE w/DUTCH PM BALDENEDE 10:00am Oval Office ### ?'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Ellen_Tauscher',12,1,'2450 - C05763757.txt','draft of monday, august 17thAttachments: August.17.09.drafttwo.doc August.17.09.drafttwo.doc>> 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR ELLEN TAUSCHER, 10:20 am UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor','draft of monday, august 17thAttachments: August.17.09.drafttwo.doc August.17.09.drafttwo.doc>> 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR ELLEN TAUSCHER, 10:20 am UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Ellen_Tauscher',12,1,'2476 - C05763813.txt','Follow-upRemind me to discuss this with you. Rich -- I thought the admonitions S gave to Ellen Tauscher about how we need a serious Hill strategy plan re Start and CTBT and that such a plan must necessarily inform the actual negotiating work that Rose does could have been applied word for word to climate. I am going to raise this with her on the India trip. I\'ll tell her we\'ve met and that we\'re meeting again soon. But I am also going to make clear that I may need to bring in a completely dedicated high-level person to do this. I just have a very hard time figuring out how you guys, with all you\'re up against, can do this yourselves. 77S','Follow-upRemind me to discuss this with you. Rich -- I thought the admonitions S gave to Ellen Tauscher about how we need a serious Hill strategy plan re Start and CTBT and that such a plan must necessarily inform the actual negotiating work that Rose does could have been applied word for word to climate. I am going to raise this with her on the India trip. I\'ll tell her we\'ve met and that we\'re meeting again soon. But I am also going to make clear that I may need to bring in a completely dedicated high-level person to do this. I just have a very hard time figuring out how you guys, with all you\'re up against, can do this yourselves. 77S'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Ellen_Tauscher',12,1,'2485 - C05763825.txt','Follow-upI can dO a meeting on Saturday am if that works or Sunday am. Which is better for you? Ok. Let\'s discuss this and my list over the weekend. Can we set time for meeting? Remind me to discuss this with you. Rich -- I thought the admonitions S gave to Ellen Tauscher about how we need a serious Hill strategy plan re Start and CTBT and that such a plan must necessarily inform the actual negotiating work that Rose does could have been applied word for word to climate. I am going to raise this with her on the India trip. I\'ll tell her we\'ve met and that we\'re meeting again soon. But I am also going to make clear that I may need to bring in a completely dedicated high-level person to do this. I just have a very hard time figuring out how you guys, with all you\'re up against, can do this yourselves.','Follow-upI can dO a meeting on Saturday am if that works or Sunday am. Which is better for you? Ok. Let\'s discuss this and my \"list\" over the weekend. Can we set time for meeting? Remind me to discuss this with you. Rich -- I thought the admonitions S gave to Ellen Tauscher about how we need a serious Hill strategy plan re Start and CTBT and that such a plan must necessarily inform the actual negotiating work that Rose does could have been applied word for word to climate. I am going to raise this with her on the India trip. I\'ll tell her we\'ve met and that we\'re meeting again soon. But I am also going to make clear that I may need to bring in a completely dedicated high-level person to do this. I just have a very hard time figuring out how you guys, with all you\'re up against, can do this yourselves.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Ellen_Tauscher',12,1,'3743 - C05766658.txt','Secure faxOk. When will I call Okada? Kusa? Robinson and McGuinness? Kouchener? In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke','Secure faxOk. When will I call Okada? Kusa? Robinson and McGuinness? Kouchener? In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Ellen_Tauscher',12,1,'3744 - C05766659.txt','Secure faxOnly Napolitano memo came thru. In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke','Secure faxOnly Napolitano memo came thru. In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Elliott_Abrams',2,1,'1396 - C05761077.txt','High Praise Indeed white house correspondents dinnerEnjoy ? see message below Pfs Richard Sisk of the NY Daily News reports that even Elliott Abrams is having difficulty criticizing the first 100 days. PJ P.J. I am stuck with one of those confounded calendar stories -- Hillary\'s 100 days. Just got off the phone with Elliott Abrams, thinking Pd give the dark side their due, but even he was at a loss. I can\'t think of anything very critical, but give me time, said he. Who knew he had a sense of humor? Cheers Rich','High Praise Indeed white house correspondents dinnerEnjoy ? see message below Pfs Richard Sisk of the NY Daily News reports that even Elliott Abrams is having difficulty criticizing the first 100 days. PJ P.J. I am stuck with one of those confounded calendar stories -- Hillary\'s 100 days. Just got off the phone with Elliott Abrams, thinking Pd give the dark side their due, but even he was at a loss. \"I can\'t think of anything very critical, but give me time,\" said he. Who knew he had a sense of humor? Cheers Rich'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Elliott_Abrams',2,1,'1943 - C05762522.txt','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitledIsrael\'s Lawyer, in which Aaron argued For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney... I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer. Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the I was there and I know what happened. An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.) But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the facts in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s disengagement from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949. 61','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitled\"Israel\'s Lawyer,\" in which Aaron argued \"For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney...\" I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled \"The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer.\" Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the \"I was there and I know what happened.\" An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: \"Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.\") But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the \"facts\" in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s \"disengagement\" from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: \"In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949.\" 61'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Elos',2,1,'1093 - C05760344.txt','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingWhat is the Bolton letter about the ICC refer to? Sensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingWhat is the Bolton letter about the ICC refer to? Sensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks; they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options; he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Elos',2,1,'2924 - C05764699.txt','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks; they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options; he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today; if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras; it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'El_Niño',1,1,'2966 - C05764785.txt','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers, the FAO said. Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region, it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses, the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- \"may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers,\" the FAO said. \"Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region,\" it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. \"The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses,\" the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'El_Salvador',3,1,'2017 - C05762640.txt','Time Window for S Meeting with Zelaya Tomorrow? Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #12 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 5 Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #11 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 4Fyi They are now saying that Zelaya doesn\'t want to travel tomorrow because wants to participate (remotely) in the burial ceremony on Monday for those who died in violence at the airport today. He said he will return to Washington on Tuesday in time to meet in the late afternoon. They are asking if it would be possible to have the meeting sometime on Tuesday late afternoon instead. Courtney She previously had indicated noon or later for a meeting Huma and Lona, Sorry for the late email, but Central America Office Director Christopher Webster just called me to inquire about a possible meeting between Zelaya and the Secretary tomorrow. He said they are trying to convince Zelaya to return from San Salvador to the U.S. and that A/S Shannon indicated the Secretary had said that she would be willing to meet with him tomorrow. They were wondering if they could give Zelaya a window of time for a meeting (see email below from DCM in Sal Salvador). Please advise. Thanks, Courtney The plan is for Hugo Martinez to pull Zelaya aside for me to be able to urge that he get to washdc for mtg with S tomorrow. Please tell me if there is a time window for that mtg. Tom Shannon sais earlier that it was in the afternoon. If you can find out whether Zelaya will be returning to Washington, that would be very helpful. Chris Thanks  Jacobs, Janice L Carter, Sharon Zelaya just landed in El SAlvador. Robert I Laidlaw, Philip G Llorens, Hugo Benning, Douglass R Cc: Managua POL SES-0 East, Kyle D (Managua) Managua, RSO - Officers Boyle, Kathleen L (Managua) Los Banos- Jardina, Michelle G (Managua) Pierre, Martial (Managua) Martz, Sara E (Managua) Harris, Lara K (Managua) Krzywda, David A (Managua) \'jesse.s.curtis \'donkachris Jacobs, Janice 1 Carter, Sharon (USAID/N/DMD) Blau, Robert I Jesse: Did the Nicaraguans indicate where Zelaya is headed? To San Salvador or back to Washington? I have copied Embassy San Salvador\'s Charge Bob Blau and Political Counselor Phil Laidlaw. I have also copied Ambassador Llorens and Tegucigalpa\'s Acting DCM Douglass Benning (Simon Henshaw is on leave). Thanks, Chris Looping other members of SITREP spam -- Managua understands that plane with ousted HOND President Zelaya left WDC at approx 1500 WDC time. Also understand that plane is expected in Managua at approx 1924 local. Understand that a separate plane with Argentine Pres Kirchner and Ecuadorian Pres. Correa also left WDC this afternoon en route to El Salvador. NEW INFORMATION About 45 minutes ago, Telesur had images of apparent pro-Zelaya supporters at the airport fence and trying to pull it down. Security forces inside the airport compound re-deployed to prevent a breach. It seems they did use white smoke or gas to deter protestor action. Telesur also reported that shots were fired into the assembled crowd and that one or two people were shot and killed (no names or confirmation). Images of ambulances in crowd were visible. It seems now that the fence has been breached and a handful of pro-Zelaya supporters move in and out of airport area to pick up rocks and retreat (there is open, clear area inside fence, possible construction). Security forces have taken up positions on tarmac, presumably to prevent further incursion. With respect to Micheleti assertion that NIC troops have mobilized near the border, our NIC contacts, both in GON and private citizens indicate that there has been NO/NO unusual NIC mil activity at border -- Las Manos or El Espino. However, as of 1900 Saturday, border contacts at El Espino report that HOND military reinforced its presence by about 70 personnel, who remain at El Espino. We were told this happened at Las Manos as well, but have not yet been able to confirm with our sources at that border location. Will continue to monitor and observe. 80','Time Window for S Meeting with Zelaya Tomorrow? Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #12 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 5 Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #11 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 4Fyi They are now saying that Zelaya doesn\'t want to travel tomorrow because wants to participate (remotely) in the burial ceremony on Monday for those who died in violence at the airport today. He said he will return to Washington on Tuesday in time to meet in the late afternoon. They are asking if it would be possible to have the meeting sometime on Tuesday late afternoon instead. Courtney She previously had indicated noon or later for a meeting Huma and Lona, Sorry for the late email, but Central America Office Director Christopher Webster just called me to inquire about a possible meeting between Zelaya and the Secretary tomorrow. He said they are trying to convince Zelaya to return from San Salvador to the U.S. and that A/S Shannon indicated the Secretary had said that she would be willing to meet with him tomorrow. They were wondering if they could give Zelaya a window of time for a meeting (see email below from DCM in Sal Salvador). Please advise. Thanks, Courtney The plan is for Hugo Martinez to pull Zelaya aside for me to be able to urge that he get to washdc for mtg with S tomorrow. Please tell me if there is a time window for that mtg. Tom Shannon sais earlier that it was in the afternoon. If you can find out whether Zelaya will be returning to Washington, that would be very helpful. Chris Thanks ; Jacobs, Janice L; Carter, Sharon Zelaya just landed in El SAlvador. Robert I; Laidlaw, Philip G; Llorens, Hugo; Benning, Douglass R Cc: Managua POL; SES-0; East, Kyle D (Managua); Managua, RSO - Officers; Boyle, Kathleen L (Managua); Los Banos- Jardina, Michelle G (Managua); Pierre, Martial (Managua); Martz, Sara E (Managua); Harris, Lara K (Managua); Krzywda, David A (Managua); \'jesse.s.curtis \'donkachris Jacobs, Janice 1; Carter, Sharon (USAID/N/DMD); Blau, Robert I Jesse: Did the Nicaraguans indicate where Zelaya is headed? To San Salvador or back to Washington? I have copied Embassy San Salvador\'s Charge Bob Blau and Political Counselor Phil Laidlaw. I have also copied Ambassador Llorens and Tegucigalpa\'s Acting DCM Douglass Benning (Simon Henshaw is on leave). Thanks, Chris Looping other members of SITREP spam -- Managua understands that plane with ousted HOND President Zelaya left WDC at approx 1500 WDC time. Also understand that plane is expected in Managua at approx 1924 local. Understand that a separate plane with Argentine Pres Kirchner and Ecuadorian Pres. Correa also left WDC this afternoon en route to El Salvador. NEW INFORMATION About 45 minutes ago, Telesur had images of apparent pro-Zelaya supporters at the airport fence and trying to pull it down. Security forces inside the airport compound re-deployed to prevent a breach. It seems they did use white smoke or gas to deter protestor action. Telesur also reported that shots were fired into the assembled crowd and that one or two people were shot and killed (no names or confirmation). Images of ambulances in crowd were visible. It seems now that the fence has been breached and a handful of pro-Zelaya supporters move in and out of airport area to pick up rocks and retreat (there is open, clear area inside fence, possible construction). Security forces have taken up positions on tarmac, presumably to prevent further incursion. With respect to Micheleti assertion that NIC troops have mobilized near the border, our NIC contacts, both in GON and private citizens indicate that there has been NO/NO unusual NIC mil activity at border -- Las Manos or El Espino. However, as of 1900 Saturday, border contacts at El Espino report that HOND military reinforced its presence by about 70 personnel, who remain at El Espino. We were told this happened at Las Manos as well, but have not yet been able to confirm with our sources at that border location. Will continue to monitor and observe. 80'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'El_Salvador',3,1,'2294 - C05763096.txt','Spanish fmSpanish FM Moratinos has requested to speak with you today. Tom can give u verbal download but below are basic points. Let me know if u want us to set up call Points: - We condemn the effort to remove Zelaya from office. - We are working within the OAS and with our regional partners to resolve this situation quickly and in a manner that restores democratic order. - We appreciate the role Spain played in winning quick EU condemnation of the coup attempt. - Our work is not done. Rebuilding trust among competing political institutions and reducing polarization within Honduras will take a lot of work. We hope Spain will work with us and the OAS to ensure a restoration of democratic order that will allow Honduras to carry through with it electoral timetable (presidential vote scheduled for November) Note from torn: Aside from the statements issued by the President and the Secretary, we have been working in the OAS Permanent Council fashioning a consensus resolution mapping out a path forward, reaching out to regional partners ( I have spoken twice with Salvadoran President Funes, and our Ambassadors have been working with other Central American leaders), and working within Honduras to limit the damage to Honduras institutions.  1ro','Spanish fmSpanish FM Moratinos has requested to speak with you today. Tom can give u verbal download but below are basic points. Let me know if u want us to set up call Points: - We condemn the effort to remove Zelaya from office. - We are working within the OAS and with our regional partners to resolve this situation quickly and in a manner that restores democratic order. - We appreciate the role Spain played in winning quick EU condemnation of the coup attempt. - Our work is not done. Rebuilding trust among competing political institutions and reducing polarization within Honduras will take a lot of work. We hope Spain will work with us and the OAS to ensure a restoration of democratic order that will allow Honduras to carry through with it electoral timetable (presidential vote scheduled for November) Note from torn: Aside from the statements issued by the President and the Secretary, we have been working in the OAS Permanent Council fashioning a consensus resolution mapping out a path forward, reaching out to regional partners ( I have spoken twice with Salvadoran President Funes, and our Ambassadors have been working with other Central American leaders), and working within Honduras to limit the damage to Honduras institutions. ; 1ro'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'El_Salvador',3,1,'3731 - C05766634.txt','Call from Sam LewisI would like to keep this close hold please: Former Panamanian VP/FM Sam Lewis just called to say he and former President Torrijos have been talking informally to Presidents Colom, Funes and Ortega. He said all three are concerned about finding a way forward in Honduras and that they realize elections must be part of the picture. They think the president-elect of Honduras will have a chance to pursue national reconciliation, including a unity government. They also said the region needs better mechanisms to head off coups and wondered about amending the IADC. I told Sam about our step by step package approach and the vital role of elections in that package. Keep an eye out for our statement today, I added. We have always believed in changing the Honduran dynamic one move at a time -- he agreed. I noted that many Hondurans have talked of an eventual national dialogue to address social inclusion. Sam said Pathways could be a great vehicle for Honduras in that regard, and I said we were already looking at the Honduran chairmanship of Pathways Working Group One as an opportune way forward. In the short run, I said, it would be important for Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua to avoid negative statements about the elections and to say positive things after Monday if the vote goes smoothly. Sam agreed to pass that message and said he would stay in touch. ck','Call from Sam LewisI would like to keep this close hold please: Former Panamanian VP/FM Sam Lewis just called to say he and former President Torrijos have been talking informally to Presidents Colom, Funes and Ortega. He said all three are concerned about finding a way forward in Honduras and that they realize elections must be part of the picture. They think the president-elect of Honduras will have a chance to pursue national reconciliation, including a unity government. They also said the region needs better mechanisms to head off coups and wondered about amending the IADC. I told Sam about our step by step package approach and the vital role of elections in that package. Keep an eye out for our statement today, I added. We have always believed in changing the Honduran dynamic one move at a time -- he agreed. I noted that many Hondurans have talked of an eventual national dialogue to address social inclusion. Sam said Pathways could be a great vehicle for Honduras in that regard, and I said we were already looking at the Honduran chairmanship of Pathways Working Group One as an opportune way forward. In the short run, I said, it would be important for Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua to avoid negative statements about the elections and to say positive things after Monday if the vote goes smoothly. Sam agreed to pass that message and said he would stay in touch. ck'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'106 - C05739682.txt','Ending of speechOk. I\'ll read the whole thing. Can you email it to me? B5','Ending of speechOk. I\'ll read the whole thing. Can you email it to me? B5'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'1071 - C05760309.txt','Re:I am going to leave so calls will have to be on my berry. Someone should email and I will then call in.','Re:I am going to leave so calls will have to be on my berry. Someone should email and I will then call in.'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'1138 - C05760400.txt','Honduras Military Coup DecisionOk--i should be free after 2. Pls email when you want to talk. See NI - will call you later today to discuss my convs on this matter INTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for specified legal prohibitions on assistance. Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be','Honduras Military Coup DecisionOk--i should be free after 2. Pls email when you want to talk. See NI - will call you later today to discuss my convs on this matter INTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for \"specified legal prohibitions on assistance.\" Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'1197 - C05760497.txt','Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni AwardsLuncheon on Dec Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni AwardsLuncheon on Dec 10. Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni Awards Luncheon on Dec 10.10. Pls print. Oh, yes please You and I, twin Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Could I surprise him w a congratulatory letter? That would embarrass him for sure. Can you believe I am now an official Thought you might want to know that our Kevbo is being honored at Chicago-Kent College of Law--distinguished alum that he is. Anyway, just found out this morning and, of course, not from Kevin. Betsy <http://e2ma.net/oz/2632026830/2397997/22728/spacer.gif> Forward this message to a friend <http://e2ma.net/map/view=Forward/ID=22728.2632026830/rid=cc9650badaf47333bba0cd882bcbaf78/send_to_frien d> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/shared/spc.gif> Chicago-Kent College of Law: Alumni E- Brief <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/email/head_center.jpg> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/shared/spc.gif> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/email/head_nav_gold.jpg>','Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni AwardsLuncheon on Dec Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni AwardsLuncheon on Dec 10. Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni Awards Luncheon on Dec 10.10. Pls print. Oh, yes please You and I, twin Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Could I surprise him w a congratulatory letter? That would embarrass him for sure. Can you believe I am now an official Thought you might want to know that our Kevbo is being honored at Chicago-Kent College of Law--distinguished alum that he is. Anyway, just found out this morning and, of course, not from Kevin. Betsy <http://e2ma.net/oz/2632026830/2397997/22728/spacer.gif> Forward this message to a friend <http://e2ma.net/map/view=Forward/ID=22728.2632026830/rid=cc9650badaf47333bba0cd882bcbaf78/send_to_frien d> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/shared/spc.gif> Chicago-Kent College of Law: Alumni E- Brief <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/email/head_center.jpg> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/shared/spc.gif> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/email/head_nav_gold.jpg>'),(6.302434352762372,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,2,'1210 - C05760515.txt','Undeliverable: Memo potus will reference will be waiting at whitehaven when you get there. Undeliverable: Memo potus will reference will be waiting at.whitehaven when you get there.Just searching my emails too and see I got an undeliverable message when I emailed you earlier. Very strange. First time that\'s ever happened.','Undeliverable: Memo potus will reference will be waiting at whitehaven when you get there. Undeliverable: Memo potus will reference will be waiting at.whitehaven when you get there.Just searching my emails too and see I got an undeliverable message when I emailed you earlier. Very strange. First time that\'s ever happened.'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'1235 - C05760546.txt','Landler storyAny more info about his email?','Landler storyAny more info about his email?'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'1257 - C05760588.txt','Passing of Dr. John Hope FranklinFYI Good Afternoon, It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Dr. John Hope Franklin. Dr. Franklin passed this morning. There will be no funeral and plans are being made for a service in the summer. I will pass on more information as it becomes available. Please keep John W., Karen and the entire Franklin family in your prayers. Sylvia Y. Cyrus Executive Director ASALH-The Founders of Black History Month CB Powell Building Adrena lfill (202) 277-6721 DoubleBack Productions / wwwdoublebackproductionscorn CBCF Avoice Project Director/www.avoiceonilneorq Alt Email: doublebackprodnaotcorn 4 arp Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. 34','Passing of Dr. John Hope FranklinFYI Good Afternoon, It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Dr. John Hope Franklin. Dr. Franklin passed this morning. There will be no funeral and plans are being made for a service in the summer. I will pass on more information as it becomes available. Please keep John W., Karen and the entire Franklin family in your prayers. Sylvia Y. Cyrus Executive Director ASALH-The Founders of Black History Month CB Powell Building Adrena lfill (202) 277-6721 DoubleBack Productions / wwwdoublebackproductionscorn CBCF Avoice Project Director/www.avoiceonilneorq Alt Email: doublebackprodnaotcorn 4 arp Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. 34'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'126 - C05739703.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadLibyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. it would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue, Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. The security matters are being adequately investigated, Stevens said. We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena. Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation. \'Very Optimistic\' Stevens said while he was close with his son, we weren\'t that familiar with the day-to-day activities\' he undertook in Libya. On the occasions when his son called home, Stevens said, he didn\'t share many details about his work other than to say that he was very optimistic about the results of the election and the new government. They last spoke by phone in August and by e-mail days before his son\'s death.','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadLibyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. \"it would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue,\" Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. \"The security matters are being adequately investigated,\" Stevens said. \"We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena.\" Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation. \'Very Optimistic\' Stevens said while he was close with his son, \"we weren\'t that familiar with the day-to-day activities\' he undertook in Libya. On the occasions when his son called home, Stevens said, he didn\'t share many details about his work other than to say that \"he was very optimistic about the results of the election and the new government.\" They last spoke by phone in August and by e-mail days before his son\'s death.'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'1265 - C05760599.txt','MexicoHrc\'s message so far has been brilliant. She has shaken up the status quo with her blunt comments on drugs. She is building valuable capital with Mexicans. In a future visit she must challenge Mexicans, especially students, to help strenghthen their instititutions. She can commit to stand with them as they do so by lending a helpful hand IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.','MexicoHrc\'s message so far has been brilliant. She has shaken up the status quo with her blunt comments on drugs. She is building valuable capital with Mexicans. In a future visit she must challenge Mexicans, especially students, to help strenghthen their instititutions. She can commit to stand with them as they do so by lending a helpful hand IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'1266 - C05760600.txt','MexicoIf this is an important message we can highlight in her speech today. I\'ll consult here, Cheryl, if you can follow up with Jose. FYI Hrc\'s message so far has been brilliant. She has shaken up the status quo with her blunt comments on drugs. She is building valuable capital with Mexicans. In a future visit she must challenge Mexicans, especially students, to help strenghthen their instititutions. She can commit to stand with them as they do so by lending a helpful hand IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.','MexicoIf this is an important message we can highlight in her speech today. I\'ll consult here, Cheryl, if you can follow up with Jose. FYI Hrc\'s message so far has been brilliant. She has shaken up the status quo with her blunt comments on drugs. She is building valuable capital with Mexicans. In a future visit she must challenge Mexicans, especially students, to help strenghthen their instititutions. She can commit to stand with them as they do so by lending a helpful hand IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'1283 - C05760659.txt','For your review: Scott Gration AnnouncementB5 Jim/Bill: See below. Cdm 7 Colleagues: M staff and AF would like approval from our office to release the attached announcement of the U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan. It would be distributed by e-mail in an eDepartment Notice. Thanks, Dan <<Sudan Special Envoy Depart Notice from EX.doc 8','For your review: Scott Gration AnnouncementB5 Jim/Bill: See below. Cdm 7 Colleagues: M staff and AF would like approval from our office to release the attached announcement of the U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan. It would be distributed by e-mail in an eDepartment Notice. Thanks, Dan <<Sudan Special Envoy Depart Notice from EX.doc 8'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'1305 - C05760695.txt','ChinaI agree it is worth considering. FYI Thanks. Btw - I think Secy is really at top of her game. So proud of her. Best, jose Thanks jose Cheryl is right, she won\'t have much if any independant stops on her schedule while she\'s in china with the president but if that changes, will get in touch. Got it - not sure where she will go as she is likely to travel mostly with the president but we will put Expo under consideration and looping in Huma. cdm Hi Cheryl - if Secy Clinton does something related to Expo in Shanghai in Nov during APEC, assuming she goes, I\'d really like to try to meet her there. Incidentally, If she goes to Shanghai, it would be viewed as odd for her not to visit the Expo site, given the personal interest she has taken in the matter. xo - jose IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.','ChinaI agree it is worth considering. FYI Thanks. Btw - I think Secy is really at top of her game. So proud of her. Best, jose Thanks jose Cheryl is right, she won\'t have much if any independant stops on her schedule while she\'s in china with the president but if that changes, will get in touch. Got it - not sure where she will go as she is likely to travel mostly with the president but we will put Expo under consideration and looping in Huma. cdm Hi Cheryl - if Secy Clinton does something related to Expo in Shanghai in Nov during APEC, assuming she goes, I\'d really like to try to meet her there. Incidentally, If she goes to Shanghai, it would be viewed as odd for her not to visit the Expo site, given the personal interest she has taken in the matter. xo - jose IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'1370 - C05760811.txt','Happy Easter Happy easterS000 good the old. E mail is working----great to connect. Super news re rescue of our. Merchant. Marine. Capt. I am very close to the unions of which crew are memebers. They were carrying our. forign aid food and VERY proud to do it( let\'s. Salute. Them the. Navy and the. Mission Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Happy Easter, my friend. I will let you know about questions for my testimony closer to the date. Great hearing from you but not as good as seeing and talking w you. As ever, H','Happy Easter Happy easterS000 good the old. E mail is working----great to connect. Super news re rescue of our. Merchant. Marine. Capt. I am very close to the unions of which crew are memebers. They were carrying our. forign aid food and VERY proud to do it( let\'s. Salute. Them the. Navy and the. Mission Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Happy Easter, my friend. I will let you know about questions for my testimony closer to the date. Great hearing from you but not as good as seeing and talking w you. As ever, H'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'1378 - C05760834.txt','Happy Easter Happy easterYou betcha Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Not only salute, but mark the fact that the rescue/miracle/resurrection took place on Easter! See you soon, I hope. As Super news re rescue of our. Merchant. B6 They were carrying our. forign aid food and S000 good the old. E mail is working----great to connect. Marine. Capt. I am very close to the unions of which crew are memebers. VERY proud to do it( let\'s. Salute. Them the. Navy and the. Mission Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Happy Easter, my friend. I will let you know about questions for my testimony closer to the date. Great hearing from you but not as good as seeing and talking w you. As ever, H Best wishes to you and all of the clintons. All of us say a. Hearty. Hello and so proud of what you are doing----you are missed in the senate and by me. But you sure are needed where you are. I will be @ your. Foreign. Ops. Hearing. Let me know any questions you want me to askto help get your needs/message across. Loved picture of you+obama on. The. Lawn. Time for. Spring and the resurrection. As always. Your Pal Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Cl','Happy Easter Happy easterYou betcha Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Not only salute, but mark the fact that the rescue/miracle/resurrection took place on Easter! See you soon, I hope. As Super news re rescue of our. Merchant. B6 They were carrying our. forign aid food and S000 good the old. E mail is working----great to connect. Marine. Capt. I am very close to the unions of which crew are memebers. VERY proud to do it( let\'s. Salute. Them the. Navy and the. Mission Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Happy Easter, my friend. I will let you know about questions for my testimony closer to the date. Great hearing from you but not as good as seeing and talking w you. As ever, H Best wishes to you and all of the clintons. All of us say a. Hearty. Hello and so proud of what you are doing----you are missed in the senate and by me. But you sure are needed where you are. I will be @ your. Foreign. Ops. Hearing. Let me know any questions you want me to askto help get your needs/message across. Loved picture of you+obama on. The. Lawn. Time for. Spring and the resurrection. As always. Your Pal Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Cl'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'1416 - C05761124.txt','HRC re Jones RN: HRC re JonesFyi And Landler just added this: She also said she had the highest esteem for General Jones, according to her spokesman, Philippe Reines, who added in a statement, Anyone asserting otherwise is speaking for themselves, not the secretary. Cheryl, HRC called me understandably upset with the section of this NYT story regarding General Jones: http:fiwww.nvtimes.com/2009/05/02/world/02clinton.html? r=1&hpw=&pagewanted=orint She made it clear that this in no way reflects her feelings or anything she thinks about him, let alone anyone in her circle would say. She wanted me to make that clear to the reporter. I just spoke to Mark Landler, told him on the record (which I reiterated below via email) that Secretary Clinton holds General Jones in the highest regard, she has nothing but the highest praise for him, and that I was more than happy to put her on the phone to make herself clear on this point ? since they did not speak about their relationship during her lengthy interview for the story. I especially made the point that identifying this person as someone in her circle was incredibly misleading. Someone in her circle is someone like you, or a Jake, or me. And none of us would ever say anything like that. Someone who was slated for a position at State irrespective of the choice of HRC as Secretary should not be allowed to be identified that way. Mark conceded that point and let me know he will be changing the sourcing to read, But State Department officials, and others in the administration... It\'s a small consolation, but I think a very important one. Mark? Just to reiterate what I said on the phone, Secretary Clinton holds General Jones in the highest esteem and has nothing but the most glowing things to say about him and his contribution to the Administration. Anyone asserting otherwise is speaking for themselves, and not the Secretary. Philippe','HRC re Jones RN: HRC re JonesFyi And Landler just added this: \"She also said she had the \"highest esteem\" for General Jones, according to her spokesman, Philippe Reines, who added in a statement, \"Anyone asserting otherwise is speaking for themselves, not the secretary.\" Cheryl, HRC called me understandably upset with the section of this NYT story regarding General Jones: http:fiwww.nvtimes.com/2009/05/02/world/02clinton.html? r=1&hpw=&pagewanted=orint She made it clear that this in no way reflects her feelings or anything she thinks about him, let alone anyone \"in her circle\" would say. She wanted me to make that clear to the reporter. I just spoke to Mark Landler, told him on the record (which I reiterated below via email) that Secretary Clinton holds General Jones in the highest regard, she has nothing but the highest praise for him, and that I was more than happy to put her on the phone to make herself clear on this point ? since they did not speak about their relationship during her lengthy interview for the story. I especially made the point that identifying this person as someone \"in her circle\" was incredibly misleading. Someone in her circle is someone like you, or a Jake, or me. And none of us would ever say anything like that. Someone who was slated for a position at State irrespective of the choice of HRC as Secretary should not be allowed to be identified that way. Mark conceded that point and let me know he will be changing the sourcing to read, \"But State Department officials, and others in the administration...\" It\'s a small consolation, but I think a very important one. Mark? Just to reiterate what I said on the phone, Secretary Clinton holds General Jones in the highest esteem and has nothing but the most glowing things to say about him and his contribution to the Administration. Anyone asserting otherwise is speaking for themselves, and not the Secretary. Philippe'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'145 - C05739730.txt','Meant to email earlierI thought her speech on Friday was excellent and the ceremony overall was strong and moving. Thank you Sent From My BB','Meant to email earlierI thought her speech on Friday was excellent and the ceremony overall was strong and moving. Thank you Sent From My BB'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'1455 - C05761188.txt','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq. Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen. A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut. Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue. She said that many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance \"is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq.\" Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by \"visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen.\" A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that \"the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut.\" Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, \"Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue.\" She said that \"many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'1516 - C05761299.txt','Email addresssOk Pis help me update my berry w email addresses of key staff like Monica, Kris, etc. 77','Email addresssOk Pis help me update my berry w email addresses of key staff like Monica, Kris, etc. 77'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'1529 - C05761321.txt','Testimony Testimony?And I feel ashamed that I had to subject you to this. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:31 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: I already feel safer. E is Europe. E3 is UK, France, and Germany. +3 is US, China, Russia So it\'s the same 6 as the P5+1, just a different name. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:21 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: What does it mean? What is the E and who are the three? I\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemail.com> wrote: I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so). On the E3+3 v. P5+1, they are identical, just different names. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Pis forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?','Testimony Testimony?And I feel ashamed that I had to subject you to this. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:31 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: I already feel safer. E is Europe. E3 is UK, France, and Germany. +3 is US, China, Russia So it\'s the same 6 as the P5+1, just a different name. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:21 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: What does it mean? What is the E and who are the three? I\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemail.com> wrote: I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so). On the E3+3 v. P5+1, they are identical, just different names. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Pis forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'1579 - C05761407.txt','Refaming the Domestic Debate on SudanHow do you suggest we respond? See below Cheryl, I\'d appreciate your passing this note to Secretary Clinton. I\'d rather not have this idea swirling around in email circles until she gets an opportunity to evaluate the concept. With gratitude, Scott','Refaming the Domestic Debate on SudanHow do you suggest we respond? See below Cheryl, I\'d appreciate your passing this note to Secretary Clinton. I\'d rather not have this idea swirling around in email circles until she gets an opportunity to evaluate the concept. With gratitude, Scott'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'1586 - C05761416.txt','Followupshot him email that we need to talk -- but the Amb wanted to give me readout from his meeting with GTIP before raising it further. Did you pass on to Jim S the concern about the TIPS report re UAE?','Followupshot him email that we need to talk -- but the Amb wanted to give me readout from his meeting with GTIP before raising it further. Did you pass on to Jim S the concern about the TIPS report re UAE?'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'1642 - C05761513.txt','DPRK/CHINA: AMCIT BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #11DPRK/CHINA BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #11 -- March 30, 2009 -- CONSULAR ACTIVITY 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 DIPLOMATIC ACTIVITY MEDIA If asked, the Department will confirm the consular visit occurred, but provide no further details. (Acting Deputy Spokesman - CA/P e-mail) OTHER SOURCES No updates from NSC. (NSC e-mail) Ops does not report any updates. Contact: Johna Ohtagaki, EAP/K David Schwartz, OCS 26','DPRK/CHINA: AMCIT BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #11DPRK/CHINA BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #11 -- March 30, 2009 -- CONSULAR ACTIVITY 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 DIPLOMATIC ACTIVITY MEDIA If asked, the Department will confirm the consular visit occurred, but provide no further details. (Acting Deputy Spokesman - CA/P e-mail) OTHER SOURCES No updates from NSC. (NSC e-mail) Ops does not report any updates. Contact: Johna Ohtagaki, EAP/K David Schwartz, OCS 26'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'1644 - C05761516.txt','UNHRCJake: Can you getline travelling to get you high side materials for hrc. We also need a quote for inclusion from her. Cdm Cheryl, Tonight I will also send you on the high side the package which has been cleared by DRL, 10, H, L, S/P and D front offices. Thanks. Hi All, Pasted below is the press statement as it stands. I have spoken with Gordon Duguid to give him a head\'s up and will touch base with him first thing in the AM. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman DRAFT FOR REVIEW 2009/xxx March XX, .2009 2R Cheryl - 1 understand from Susan that you and she both received word that a decision has finally been made. We have gotten cleared around the building this evening a package with terrific help from 10 and DRL of a press statement, talking points and a cable notifying posts of the decision. NSC has cleared as well. We will not launch until tomorrow at 2:00. As part of the launch plan NSC has asked that we use quotes from Secretary Clinton and Ambassador Rice in the press statement. We would like to work with whoever is appropriate (Jake and Robert?) traveling with the Secretary to get a one sentence quote for the statement. Jennifer Simon on our staff will email you the draft statement shortly. Please let us know with whom we should follow up as we want to ensure we preserve the close hold nature of this process. Thanks - Erica (P.S. Ops has left a message for you as well from me - this is the topic - feel free to call anytime if you\'d prefer discussing).','UNHRCJake: Can you getline travelling to get you high side materials for hrc. We also need a quote for inclusion from her. Cdm Cheryl, Tonight I will also send you on the high side the package which has been cleared by DRL, 10, H, L, S/P and D front offices. Thanks. Hi All, Pasted below is the press statement as it stands. I have spoken with Gordon Duguid to give him a head\'s up and will touch base with him first thing in the AM. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman DRAFT FOR REVIEW 2009/xxx March XX, .2009 2R Cheryl - 1 understand from Susan that you and she both received word that a decision has finally been made. We have gotten cleared around the building this evening a package with terrific help from 10 and DRL of a press statement, talking points and a cable notifying posts of the decision. NSC has cleared as well. We will not launch until tomorrow at 2:00. As part of the launch plan NSC has asked that we use quotes from Secretary Clinton and Ambassador Rice in the press statement. We would like to work with whoever is appropriate (Jake and Robert?) traveling with the Secretary to get a one sentence quote for the statement. Jennifer Simon on our staff will email you the draft statement shortly. Please let us know with whom we should follow up as we want to ensure we preserve the close hold nature of this process. Thanks - Erica (P.S. Ops has left a message for you as well from me - this is the topic - feel free to call anytime if you\'d prefer discussing).'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'1744 - C05761805.txt','FW Retiring Today Retiring TodayFYI Ladies, One of HRC\'s most committed and passionate supporters, is retiring. Although she will be at SEIU until the end of the month, her party is today. I know it would mean the world to her to get a message from HRC. an be reached at A phone call would be great. If you prefer snail mail, let me know and I will get her home address. You should also know that is very interested in serving on a task force or other position where she can help advance women\'s issues and otherwise help HRC. Thanks, Kelly Kelly Craighead Managing Director Democracy Alliance 1800 Massachusetts Ave. NW Suite 5000M Washington, DC 20036 This e-mail and any attachments thereto, is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email, and any attachments thereto, is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me and permanently delete the original copy and any copy of any e-mail, and any printout thereof. 23','FW Retiring Today Retiring TodayFYI Ladies, One of HRC\'s most committed and passionate supporters, is retiring. Although she will be at SEIU until the end of the month, her party is today. I know it would mean the world to her to get a message from HRC. an be reached at A phone call would be great. If you prefer snail mail, let me know and I will get her home address. You should also know that is very interested in serving on a task force or other position where she can help advance women\'s issues and otherwise help HRC. Thanks, Kelly Kelly Craighead Managing Director Democracy Alliance 1800 Massachusetts Ave. NW Suite 5000M Washington, DC 20036 This e-mail and any attachments thereto, is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email, and any attachments thereto, is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me and permanently delete the original copy and any copy of any e-mail, and any printout thereof. 23'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'1804 - C05761919.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneCheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative ? it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CIO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our corporate IT but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec,','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneCheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative ? it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CIO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our \"corporate IT\" but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec,'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'1805 - C05761920.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for Everyonesure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan <<Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx>> Susan H. Swart Chief Information Officer Department of State (202) 647-2889','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for Everyonesure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan <<Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx>> Susan H. Swart Chief Information Officer Department of State (202) 647-2889'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'1806 - C05761921.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State 62,?? ? r Fobs for Everyonefixed. speaking with Paul - just blind copied you on something re: global health. otherwise, rest will keep. cdm -fir ? hj lore ours of productivity at State Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CIO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our corporate IT but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate','624,000 more hours of productivity at State 62,?? ? r Fobs for Everyonefixed. speaking with Paul - just blind copied you on something re: global health. otherwise, rest will keep. cdm -fir ? hj lore ours of productivity at State Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CIO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our \"corporate IT\" but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'1807 - C05761922.txt','Timeline & Deliverables for your review [EMAIL TO CDM FROM ARCM] Timeline & Deliverables for your reviewAttachments: CDM.TimelineDeliverables.05.13.09.docx FYI in case there is anything you want me to address ? Alec and I meet weekly and have been driving toward a plan for how he will deploy his time and resources. This is his first pass on which we are meeting to discuss tomorrow. cdm Cheryl: In anticipation of our meeting tomorrow, below and attached are a timeline and deliverables as we discussed last week. I am having a lot of fun. I\'m working my tail off, which I enjoy. If demand is an indicator of performance, I think I\'m getting off to a strong start. I\'m wound up about my concept of 21st century statecraft (and loved hearing those words come out of HRC\'s mouth at NYU) and am wound up about the possibilities of government to people and people to government communication as a way of revolutionizing statecraft and empowering people across the globe. I think this can be a major part of HRC\'s legacy. Anyway ... here\'s the requested content for your review:','Timeline & Deliverables for your review [EMAIL TO CDM FROM ARCM] Timeline & Deliverables for your reviewAttachments: CDM.TimelineDeliverables.05.13.09.docx FYI in case there is anything you want me to address ? Alec and I meet weekly and have been driving toward a plan for how he will deploy his time and resources. This is his first pass on which we are meeting to discuss tomorrow. cdm Cheryl: In anticipation of our meeting tomorrow, below and attached are a timeline and deliverables as we discussed last week. I am having a lot of fun. I\'m working my tail off, which I enjoy. If demand is an indicator of performance, I think I\'m getting off to a strong start. I\'m wound up about my concept of 21st century statecraft (and loved hearing those words come out of HRC\'s mouth at NYU) and am wound up about the possibilities of government to people and people to government communication as a way of revolutionizing statecraft and empowering people across the globe. I think this can be a major part of HRC\'s legacy. Anyway ... here\'s the requested content for your review:'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'1808 - C05761923.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 B5 fixed. speaking with Paul - just blind copied you on something re: global health. otherwise, rest will keep. cdm Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart Chief Information Officer Department of State (202) 647-2889','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 B5 fixed. speaking with Paul - just blind copied you on something re: global health. otherwise, rest will keep. cdm Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart Chief Information Officer Department of State (202) 647-2889'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'1809 - C05761924.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 yes I have some ideas we can discuss tomorrow. Can you stay until 7 if we need the time? B5 B6 cdm B5 B5 B6 B6 B5 B6 Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our corporate IT but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 yes I have some ideas we can discuss tomorrow. Can you stay until 7 if we need the time? B5 B6 cdm B5 B5 B6 B6 B5 B6 Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our \"corporate IT\" but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'1831 - C05762196.txt','DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALL DPRK AMCTI DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALLPrecursor to earlier email I sent you CA/OCS and EAP/K held a one-hour conference call today with the families of the detained journalists. During the call, we briefed the families on the Swedish Ambassador\'s consular visit with Ms. Ling and Ms. Lee on May 15 recent progress on efforts to arrange the release of the two women an update on the proposed letter from the Secretary Media: Although the families have thus far shown restraint from approaching the media to publicize their story, they are increasingly anxious in response to the DPRK\'s announcement of a June 4 trial date. They now feel that a media appeal is necessary and would be helpful to their case, citing the public attention given the Saberi case. They are considering doing interviews on Larry King Live and/or The O\'Reilly Factor. B6 1.4(D) B1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 1.4(D) B1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 05/15/2029 A','DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALL DPRK AMCTI\" DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALLPrecursor to earlier email I sent you CA/OCS and EAP/K held a one-hour conference call today with the families of the detained journalists. During the call, we briefed the families on the Swedish Ambassador\'s consular visit with Ms. Ling and Ms. Lee on May 15; recent progress on efforts to arrange the release of the two women; an update on the proposed letter from the Secretary; Media: Although the families have thus far shown restraint from approaching the media to publicize their story, they are increasingly anxious in response to the DPRK\'s announcement of a June 4 trial date. They now feel that a media appeal is necessary and would be helpful to their case, citing the public attention given the Saberi case. They are considering doing interviews on Larry King Live and/or The O\'Reilly Factor. B6 1.4(D) B1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 1.4(D) B1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 05/15/2029 A'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'1890 - C05762378.txt','Reuters: U.S. State Department speaks to Twitter over IranFYI I think this is very impressive and several people have reached out to me to express the incredible leadership from State on this. FYI http://inseuters.com/articleigovernmentFilingsNews/idINWBT01137420090616 U.S. State Department speaks to Twitter over Iran Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:00pm 1ST Email I Print I Share I Single Page HText [Al I of .1Full Size RELATED NEWS Twitter delays down time to aid Iranian protesters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department contacted the social networking service Twitter over the weekend to urge it to delay a planned upgrade that could have cut daytime service to Iranians, a U.S. official said on Tuesday. We highlighted to them that this was an important form of communication, said the official of the conversation the department had with Twitter at the time of the disputed Iranian election. He declined further details. (Reporting by Sue Pleming, Editing by Sandra Maler) 127','Reuters: U.S. State Department speaks to Twitter over IranFYI I think this is very impressive and several people have reached out to me to express the incredible leadership from State on this. FYI http://inseuters.com/articleigovernmentFilingsNews/idINWBT01137420090616 U.S. State Department speaks to Twitter over Iran Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:00pm 1ST Email I Print I Share I Single Page HText [Al I of .1Full Size RELATED NEWS Twitter delays down time to aid Iranian protesters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department contacted the social networking service Twitter over the weekend to urge it to delay a planned upgrade that could have cut daytime service to Iranians, a U.S. official said on Tuesday. \"We highlighted to them that this was an important form of communication,\" said the official of the conversation the department had with Twitter at the time of the disputed Iranian election. He declined further details. (Reporting by Sue Pleming, Editing by Sandra Maler) 127'),(6.302434352762372,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,2,'1897 - C05762395.txt','Undeliverable: Followup FollowupAttachments: details.txt Followup (1.19 KB) Delivery has failed to these recipients or distribution lists: mhcaleja@state.gov The recipient\'s e-mail address was not found in the recipient\'s e-mail system. Microsoft Exchange will not try to redeliver this message for you. Please check the e-mail address and try resending this message, or provide the following diagnostic text to your system administrator. 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Return-Path: HDR22@clintonemail.com 148'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2043 - C05762679.txt','fyiSee traffic below ? read down to first email Libya is hosting the AU summit at the end of June and the theme for the summit is agriculture. Gaddafi is most likely trying to build up international support for the summit. Jeff has been in contact w/ AU and NEPAD reps and encouraged them to write a letter. Interesting. Why? ? Gaddafi is sending a letter to President Obama tomorrow about food security and asking U.S. to increase its support ? The head of NEPAD and AU are sending a letter to S Clinton tomorrow also about food security Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Cell: Blackberry: Email: StremlauMH@state.gov','fyiSee traffic below ? read down to first email Libya is hosting the AU summit at the end of June and the theme for the summit is agriculture. Gaddafi is most likely trying to build up international support for the summit. Jeff has been in contact w/ AU and NEPAD reps and encouraged them to write a letter. Interesting. Why? ? Gaddafi is sending a letter to President Obama tomorrow about food security and asking U.S. to increase its support ? The head of NEPAD and AU are sending a letter to S Clinton tomorrow also about food security Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Cell: Blackberry: Email: StremlauMH@state.gov'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2062 - C05762707.txt','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and Longer Knives? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the whack-a-mole crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and \"Longer Knives\"? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the \"whack-a-mole\" crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2093 - C05762753.txt','Anti-Gay LawsI will call you later. FYI Cheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the safe space for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised. Can you advise how we can proceed or if we should do a call or seek a tasking for this information? Thanks. cdm','Anti-Gay LawsI will call you later. FYI Cheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the \"safe space\" for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised. Can you advise how we can proceed or if we should do a call or seek a tasking for this information? Thanks. cdm'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2108 - C05762771.txt','Joe DiMentoI have his email B6 May have his cell too- ill check my files Do either of you have his email or cell info? 153','Joe DiMentoI have his email B6 May have his cell too- ill check my files Do either of you have his email or cell info? 153'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2110 - C05762773.txt','Joe DiMentoHis cell is B6 Do either of you have his email or cell info? 1z4.','Joe DiMentoHis cell is B6 Do either of you have his email or cell info? 1z4.'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2116 - C05762782.txt','N. KoreaThx. Kurt is CampbelIKM@state.gov I\'m working on donilon What are emails for Kurt Campbell and Tom Donilon? 1Kci','N. KoreaThx. Kurt is CampbelIKM@state.gov I\'m working on donilon What are emails for Kurt Campbell and Tom Donilon? 1Kci'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2117 - C05762783.txt','book dealWashington Post\'s Reliable Source is reporting that Patti Solis Doyle has signed a book deal with Hyperion, with an anticipated publish date of 2011. This Just In . . . ? Patti Solis Doyle: You\'ve managed Hillary Clinton\'s presidential campaign, been sacked via e-mail, then resurfaced in the transition office of then-President-elect Obama. What\'s your next act? Book deal! She\'s inked it with Hyperion for an undisclosed amount. Scheduled for 2011, the nonfiction book will trace her political journey -- and, we can only hope, reveal some juicy campaign gossip. http://voices. washingtonpost. com/reliable- source/2009/ 05/this just in 60.html 68','book dealWashington Post\'s \"Reliable Source\" is reporting that Patti Solis Doyle has signed a book deal with Hyperion, with an anticipated publish date of 2011. This Just In . . . ? Patti Solis Doyle: You\'ve managed Hillary Clinton\'s presidential campaign, been sacked via e-mail, then resurfaced in the transition office of then-President-elect Obama. What\'s your next act? Book deal! She\'s inked it with Hyperion for an undisclosed amount. Scheduled for 2011, the nonfiction book will trace her political journey -- and, we can only hope, reveal some juicy campaign gossip. http://voices. washingtonpost. com/reliable- source/2009/ 05/this just in 60.html 68'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2126 - C05762794.txt','Aid dirAssume u got this directly Could you see that the. Boss gets this email. Thanks Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 71 5','Aid dirAssume u got this directly Could you see that the. Boss gets this email. Thanks Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 71 5'),(9.453651529143558,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,3,'2129 - C05762798.txt','s CVHi Jan, Here\'s my CV. I\'m honored that HRC wanted it! PRIVACY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain business confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If this e-mail was not intended for you, please notify the sender by reply e-mail that you received this in error. Destroy all copies of the original message and attachments. 8','s CVHi Jan, Here\'s my CV. I\'m honored that HRC wanted it! PRIVACY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain business confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If this e-mail was not intended for you, please notify the sender by reply e-mail that you received this in error. Destroy all copies of the original message and attachments. 8'),(6.302434352762372,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,2,'2136 - C05762808.txt','Undeliverable: Thanks ThanksCorrect address is: You had just inverted the o and the u in her last name. Lauren Pls call Fluornoy\'s office at DOD and check this address which she sent me this am and send me the correct one asap. Thx. Delivery has failed to these recipients or distribution lists: The recipient\'s e-mail address was not found in the recipient\'s e-mail system. Microsoft Exchange will not try to redeliver this message for you. Please check the e-mail address and try resending this message, or provide the following diagnostic text to your system administrator. Diagnostic information for administrators: Generating server: 9 Thread-Topic: Thanks Thread-Index: AcnHgzQ9CXPTB9LmTC2AwUsPbh5yjw== Message-ID: <786762D781A7FF4FAC906089284044880332BC6E7BPCLNTINET08.clinton.local> Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: acceptlanguage: en-US Content-Type: text/plain charset=utf-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: base64 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Brightmail-Tracker: AAAAAQ6CR+E= X-STA-Metric: 39 (engine=024) X-STA-NotSpam: cc:2**0 michele hillary thanks issues X-STA-Spam: subject:Thanks best, header:Message-ID:1 her best X-BTI-AntiSpam: score:0,sta:39/024,dcc:off,dnsbl:off,sw:off,bsn:none,spf:off,dk:off,pbmf:trust/9,ipr:1/2,trusted:yes,ts:no,bs:no,ubl:off Received-SPF: none Return-Path: HDR22@clintonemail.com X-OriginalArrivalTime: 27 Apr 2009 21:57:48.0286 (UTC) FILETIME=[33F139E0:01C9C783] 2009 17:57:48 -0400 Received: from by for <newmver','Undeliverable: Thanks ThanksCorrect address is: You had just inverted the \"o\" and the \"u\" in her last name. 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We had Jim raise this with the Greek ambassador yesterday, who told him that they were aware of the situation and would come back with a report when Jim got to Corfu. Do you know anything about this? Dear Hillary, John Solomon, Exec Editor of Washington Times and a close personal friend (and always fair to us as AP reporter and later Wash Post reporter), has called about a Wash Times reporter who is being held by Iranians. He says Greeks have good relations and he believes they are trying to help. He believes you are meeting with Greek Foreign Minister tomorrow and hopes you can raise the issue with him - he may already know something about it. Any information he knows would help family. Hope you can do this - And hope your elbow is better - Best wishes, Lanny IRS Circular 230 disclosure: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS, we inform you that any tax advice contained in this communication, unless expressly stated otherwise, was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matter(s) addressed herein. NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: THIS E-MAIL IS MEANT FOR ONLY THE INTENDED RECIPIENT OF THE TRANSMISSION, AND MAY BE A COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGED BY LAW. IF YOU RECEIVED THIS E- MAIL IN ERROR, ANY REVIEW, USE, DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION, OR COPYING OF THIS E-MAIL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. PLEASE NOTIFY US 69','PersonalYes. We had Jim raise this with the Greek ambassador yesterday, who told him that they were aware of the situation and would come back with a report when Jim got to Corfu. Do you know anything about this? Dear Hillary, John Solomon, Exec Editor of Washington Times and a close personal friend (and always fair to us as AP reporter and later Wash Post reporter), has called about a Wash Times reporter who is being held by Iranians. He says Greeks have good relations and he believes they are trying to help. He believes you are meeting with Greek Foreign Minister tomorrow and hopes you can raise the issue with him - he may already know something about it. Any information he knows would help family. Hope you can do this - And hope your elbow is better - Best wishes, Lanny IRS Circular 230 disclosure: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS, we inform you that any tax advice contained in this communication, unless expressly stated otherwise, was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matter(s) addressed herein. NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: THIS E-MAIL IS MEANT FOR ONLY THE INTENDED RECIPIENT OF THE TRANSMISSION, AND MAY BE A COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGED BY LAW. IF YOU RECEIVED THIS E- MAIL IN ERROR, ANY REVIEW, USE, DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION, OR COPYING OF THIS E-MAIL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. PLEASE NOTIFY US 69'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2157 - C05762843.txt','Speech - PJ Crowley, Sandy, Summary SpeechBelow are PJ\'s comments/edits in this email (i.e., no attachment). All of Sandy\'s were incorporated in the draft you have except his point that: Finally, there needs to be a key para that sets forth the lens through which through which you want the speech to be seen. We actually are still awaiting George\'s comments on ME para. cdm','Speech - PJ Crowley, Sandy, Summary SpeechBelow are PJ\'s comments/edits in this email (i.e., no attachment). All of Sandy\'s were incorporated in the draft you have except his point that: \"Finally, there needs to be a key para that sets forth the lens through which through which you want the speech to be seen.\" We actually are still awaiting George\'s comments on ME para. cdm'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2175 - C05762866.txt','Meeting tomorrowDear Cheryl, I had a very good meeting with rest of the team. yesterday, and I am excited about the possibility of working with him and the Thank you for taking the time to meet with me tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Best, Jose W. 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Fernandez LATHAM & WATKINS LLP 885 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022-4834 Direct Dial: 4 Fax: +1.212.751.4864 Email: http://www.lw.com ******************************************************************************* To comply with IRS regulations, we advise you that any discussion of Federal tax issues in this e-mail was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used by you, (i) to avoid any penalties imposed under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) to promote, market or recommend to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. For more information please go to http://www.lw.com/docs/irs.pdf *******************************************************************************'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2203 - C05762903.txt','message back from our friendWill do. Lona--pls tell Jeff Feltman, that Sheika Mouza could not come to DC in June or July but can come as stated below in Sept. Ask if he thinks we should try to meet her in Europe earlier or wait until then. Thx. Thank you for your immediate follow up. Her Highness informs me she is unable to meet during the suggested dates in June 2009 due to prior commitments. However, Her Highness is available to meet immediately after Ramadan/Eid week of September 27, 2009. I hope these dates are suitable for Mrs. Clinton. Cherie Booth QC The information contained in this email and all attachments are private and confidential and may be privileged. The information is intended for the exclusive use of the recipient individual(s) or organisation(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that the content or attachments to this communication may not be disclosed, copied, used or distributed without our express permission and we would be grateful if you would then advise the sender immediately of the error in delivery by responding to this message, and then delete it from your system. Thank you. 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All the best to you its fantastic to see you doing so well and when I see what a difference you are making it remindsme why politics is too important to be left to the bad people Sent from my HTC Touch Pro Thx. I will follow up. Best, H Thank you for your immediate follow up. Her Highness informs me she is unable to meet during the suggested dates in June 2009 due to prior commitments. However, Her Highness is available to meet immediately after Ramadan/Eid week of September 27, 2009. I hope these dates are suitable for Mrs. Clinton. Cherie Booth QC The information contained in this email and all attachments are private and confidential and may be privileged. The information is intended for the exclusive use of the recipient individual(s) or organisation(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that the content or attachments to this communication may not be disclosed, copied, used or distributed without our express permission and we would be grateful if you would then advise the sender immediately of the error in delivery by responding to this message, and then delete it from your system. Thank you. Virus Warning: Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free from software viruses which could damage your computer, it may contain such viruses. While the sender has taken every precaution to minimise this risk, the Blair Partnership cannot and will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of software viruses which you','message back from our friendGreat. All the best to you its fantastic to see you doing so well and when I see what a difference you are making it remindsme why politics is too important to be left to the bad people Sent from my HTC Touch Pro Thx. I will follow up. Best, H \"Thank you for your immediate follow up. Her Highness informs me she is unable to meet during the suggested dates in June 2009 due to prior commitments. However, Her Highness is available to meet immediately after Ramadan/Eid week of September 27, 2009. I hope these dates are suitable for Mrs. Clinton.\" Cherie Booth QC The information contained in this email and all attachments are private and confidential and may be privileged. The information is intended for the exclusive use of the recipient individual(s) or organisation(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that the content or attachments to this communication may not be disclosed, copied, used or distributed without our express permission and we would be grateful if you would then advise the sender immediately of the error in delivery by responding to this message, and then delete it from your system. Thank you. Virus Warning: Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free from software viruses which could damage your computer, it may contain such viruses. While the sender has taken every precaution to minimise this risk, the Blair Partnership cannot and will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of software viruses which you'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2230 - C05762970.txt','Joe DiMentoOk Pis call Joe and ask him for Judy Rupert\'s email and phone info. When you have it, pis call or email her to tell her how to contact me. 183','Joe DiMentoOk Pis call Joe and ask him for Judy Rupert\'s email and phone info. When you have it, pis call or email her to tell her how to contact me. 183'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2253 - C05763015.txt','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksB6 ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. Usman Anwar police chief in Sargodha, where the men were arrested this month, said emails had revealed plans for the young men from Virginia to travel to a Pakistani nuclear power plant. We believe that they were supposed to be used inside Pakistan, Anwar told Reuters by telephone. In their last email to the Taliban, we found they mentioned the Chashma Nuclear Plant and that\'s why they were going to Mianwali (district). Best regards,','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksB6 ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. Usman Anwar; police chief in Sargodha, where the men were arrested this month, said emails had revealed plans for the young men from Virginia to travel to a Pakistani nuclear power plant. \"We believe that they were supposed to be used inside Pakistan,\" Anwar told Reuters by telephone. \"In their last email to the Taliban, we found they mentioned the Chashma Nuclear Plant and that\'s why they were going to Mianwali (district).\" Best regards,'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2257 - C05763029.txt','the secretary\'s speechI\'ve been hearing really incredible feedback on the secretary\'s speech. One thing that people keep saying is that this is the first time they can recall a secretary getting technical on the issue. Often times leaders just tell feel good stories. I think we really took a big step forward by laying out our vision for food security through the seven areas of focus and how we\'ll work through country-led processes like CAADP. People also really like how Megan made that great connection between Ejeta\'s life work and our plan going forward. Megan did a great job laying out the lab to farm to market to table. That\'s exactly what we\'re going for and what hasn\'t been articulated well in the past. Let\'s keep the dialogue at a high level and really challenge people on this issue in the future ? not just regurgitate USAID success stories like we did during the Bush years! Best, Matt Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Email: StremlauMH@state.gov 70','the secretary\'s speechI\'ve been hearing really incredible feedback on the secretary\'s speech. One thing that people keep saying is that this is the first time they can recall a secretary getting \"technical\" on the issue. Often times leaders just tell feel good stories. I think we really took a big step forward by laying out our vision for food security through the seven areas of focus and how we\'ll work through country-led processes like CAADP. People also really like how Megan made that great connection between Ejeta\'s life work and our plan going forward. Megan did a great job laying out the lab to farm to market to table. That\'s exactly what we\'re going for and what hasn\'t been articulated well in the past. Let\'s keep the dialogue at a high level and really challenge people on this issue in the future ? not just regurgitate USAID success stories like we did during the Bush years! Best, Matt Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Email: StremlauMH@state.gov 70'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2281 - C05763072.txt','SpeechFaxing to you now. I can\'t print email so pis fax. Thx. I emailed it to you a few minutes ago. Do you want me to fax it as well? Pls let me know when you send--I\'m having fax trouble. Sure. Will send as soon as I can. Should we wait until you send me the cleaned up version? Sorry about the gaps and typos. Will clean it up. And of course we can chat whenever you\'re ready. It is markedly better. But, as I\'m reading thru it, I notice missing words and what appear to be gaps as a result of editing. Could you pls read carefully and could we talk in about 30 minutes? ? 211','SpeechFaxing to you now. I can\'t print email so pis fax. Thx. I emailed it to you a few minutes ago. Do you want me to fax it as well? Pls let me know when you send--I\'m having fax trouble. Sure. Will send as soon as I can. Should we wait until you send me the cleaned up version? Sorry about the gaps and typos. Will clean it up. And of course we can chat whenever you\'re ready. It is markedly better. But, as I\'m reading thru it, I notice missing words and what appear to be gaps as a result of editing. Could you pls read carefully and could we talk in about 30 minutes? ? 211'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2292 - C05763092.txt','Joe DiMentodone Pls call Joe and ask him for Judy Rupert\'s email and phone info. When you have it, pls call or email her to tell her how to contact me. 192','Joe DiMentodone Pls call Joe and ask him for Judy Rupert\'s email and phone info. When you have it, pls call or email her to tell her how to contact me. 192'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2330 - C05763161.txt','Still trying to connect butI\'m free until 6. Email before you call so I can be sure to connect w you. we\'re doing a call at 4pm doing a 3:30pm with Prince about future on a call now re development speech. Will try you later this afternoon. cdm I agree w Philippe. agree - point I have been making. but you should know push is coming from PIR b/c he believes we are putting ourselves at center where we don\'t belong so he is pushing them to make clear lines of distinction and that nuance is getting lost in the blame game (particularly b/c initial stories suggested State had failed to revoke visas -- which was an inaccurate characterization) If we don\'t until you are off train, I am concerned that State not come across as defensive and blame-shifting to NCTC the way Ian and Pi sounded yesterday. We should say we are investigating and will work w other parts of govt to be sure we are all as vigilant and effective as possible. Do you agree?','Still trying to connect butI\'m free until 6. Email before you call so I can be sure to connect w you. we\'re doing a call at 4pm; doing a 3:30pm with Prince about future; on a call now re development speech. Will try you later this afternoon. cdm I agree w Philippe. agree - point I have been making. but you should know push is coming from PIR b/c he believes we are putting ourselves at center where we don\'t belong so he is pushing them to make clear lines of distinction and that nuance is getting lost in the blame game (particularly b/c initial stories suggested State had failed to revoke visas -- which was an inaccurate characterization) If we don\'t until you are off train, I am concerned that State not come across as defensive and blame-shifting to NCTC the way Ian and Pi sounded yesterday. We should say we are investigating and will work w other parts of govt to be sure we are all as vigilant and effective as possible. Do you agree?'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2353 - C05763232.txt','12/21 Revisions to Internet Freedom SpeechThis looks fine and makes me sound like a techie (which is good, albeit a stretch). HRC: This is an early preview of the speech (which is still in progress). Let me know what you think conceptually after you read. Cdm SPEECH COVER PAGE INFORMATION FREEDOM SPEECH Lead Writer: Tomicah Tillemann Phone: 7-9842 / Email: tillemannts@state.gov VETTERS: PLEASE INITIAL HERE Folks, I\'ve attached the latest draft of the internet freedom speech. It should be ready for the Secretary. This version addresses issues raised in the last draft with three exceptions: B5','12/21 Revisions to Internet Freedom SpeechThis looks fine and makes me sound like a techie (which is good, albeit a stretch). HRC: This is an early preview of the speech (which is still in progress). Let me know what you think conceptually after you read. Cdm SPEECH COVER PAGE INFORMATION FREEDOM SPEECH Lead Writer: Tomicah Tillemann Phone: 7-9842 / Email: tillemannts@state.gov VETTERS: PLEASE INITIAL HERE Folks, I\'ve attached the latest draft of the internet freedom speech. It should be ready for the Secretary. This version addresses issues raised in the last draft with three exceptions: B5'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2379 - C05763432.txt','great friend great friend (and a member of her original Students of the World organization)of the World organization) (and a member of her original Students is one of the Americans who accidently crossed the border--- FYI is one of the Americans w o accidently crossed the border--- ...and is being held by the Iranian gov... enclosed is a short note from of Joshua Fattal)... he says you all are doing a great job and he is just reaching out to anyone who could maybe help...again this is just an fyi-love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. 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We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008','great friend great friend (and a member of her original Students of the World organization)of the World organization) (and a member of her original Students is one of the Americans who accidently crossed the border--- FYI is one of the Americans w o accidently crossed the border--- ...and is being held by the Iranian gov... enclosed is a short note from of Joshua Fattal)... he says you all are doing a great job and he is just reaching out to anyone who could maybe help...again this is just an fyi-love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you received this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of the error via email to disclaimerinquiries@ideacity.com and please delete the email from your system, retaining no copies in any media. We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2380 - C05763433.txt','My e-mail is up!Hi everyone! Please note my new e-mail :o) For those who replied to my previous e-mail last Friday...please know that I did not have access to e-mail after sending that out and did not get any replies sent to that address :o( My new number is Hope everyone is well and can\'t wait to hear from you!','My e-mail is up!Hi everyone! Please note my new e-mail :o) For those who replied to my previous e-mail last Friday...please know that I did not have access to e-mail after sending that out and did not get any replies sent to that address :o( My new number is Hope everyone is well and can\'t wait to hear from you!'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2383 - C05763439.txt','Re:You\'re email went through','Re:You\'re email went through'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2392 - C05763476.txt','Out of Office AutoReply: MEMO: N. Ireland/CGI/Pres.Clinton/I am out of the country until August 14. I will have intermittent access to email until that time. If you need immediate assistance, please call Joanne laszczych at 202-647-5548. If you need me urgently, I can be reached through State Department Ops. Otherwise, I will respond when I have access to email. Thank you. cdm','Out of Office AutoReply: MEMO: N. Ireland/CGI/Pres.Clinton/I am out of the country until August 14. I will have intermittent access to email until that time. If you need immediate assistance, please call Joanne laszczych at 202-647-5548. If you need me urgently, I can be reached through State Department Ops. Otherwise, I will respond when I have access to email. Thank you. cdm'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2415 - C05763591.txt','Out of Office damn this is good...I am traveling overseas and only have intermittent access to my email. I will return on August 14. cdm','Out of Office damn this is good...I am traveling overseas and only have intermittent access to my email. I will return on August 14. cdm'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2425 - C05763718.txt','(SBU) Yettaw to be Deported on 8/16 (SBU) John Yettaw Sentenced to 7 YearsImportance: High In brief: ? Pursuant to his meeting with Senator James Webb, Burmese Senior General Than Shwe authorized deportation of Amcit John Yettaw. ? Yettaw is scheduled to depart on 8/16 at 1:30pm local (3:00 am EDT) with Sen. Webb aboard a milair flight. ? Codel Webb, with Yettaw, will fly to Bangkok, where ACS Bangkok will assist with onward flight arrangements for Yettaw. ? CONS/Rangoon has spoken with to alert her to developments in the case. stated she has no intention of speaking with the press. Importance: High Colin - we have draft press guidance lined up for when he\'s wheels up and hear the news from us, not cnn. Can we count on webb\'s office to respect that? M has been notified - we want her to This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Importance: High Importance: High','(SBU) Yettaw to be Deported on 8/16 (SBU) John Yettaw Sentenced to 7 YearsImportance: High In brief: ? Pursuant to his meeting with Senator James Webb, Burmese Senior General Than Shwe authorized deportation of Amcit John Yettaw. ? Yettaw is scheduled to depart on 8/16 at 1:30pm local (3:00 am EDT) with Sen. Webb aboard a milair flight. ? Codel Webb, with Yettaw, will fly to Bangkok, where ACS Bangkok will assist with onward flight arrangements for Yettaw. ? CONS/Rangoon has spoken with to alert her to developments in the case. stated she has no intention of speaking with the press. Importance: High Colin - we have draft press guidance lined up for when he\'s wheels up and hear the news from us, not cnn. Can we count on webb\'s office to respect that? M has been notified - we want her to This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Importance: High Importance: High'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2579 - C05764066.txt','Evidence of Sri Lankan RapeWe\'re still pulling material for you, but in them meantime i wanted to let you know the following (which I\'ll send as full documents later): 1)State Department Human Rights Report 2003 discusses the problem of rape in custody in Sri Lanka 2) Amnesty International issued a full report on Rape in Sri Lanka in 2002 (with specific cases cited and a general discussion of the problem being on the increase) 3) UNHCR website has a a page devoted to rape in Sri Lanka and references the Amnesty International Report 4)Asia Human Rights Commission issued a report titled: Sri Lanka: Systematic Detention, Torture, Rape and Murder as Weapon of War (2000) I checked the BCL that came from Melanne\'s office with this information. It was cleared by JO, PRM, P, D/L, D/S, AF, and assorted others. The problem is that it was not sent to SCA or East Asia and should have been. But the rest of the building signed off on it. Also, it is clear that the reference in the Security Council statement referred to rapes in the past.The first reference is to rape in the DRC and Sudan. Two sentences later we say: We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma, Sri Lanka, and elsewhere.  Can you download these documents if I email them to you? Otherwise I can try to paste them into emails.','Evidence of Sri Lankan RapeWe\'re still pulling material for you, but in them meantime i wanted to let you know the following (which I\'ll send as full documents later): 1)State Department Human Rights Report 2003 discusses the problem of rape in custody in Sri Lanka 2) Amnesty International issued a full report on Rape in Sri Lanka in 2002 (with specific cases cited and a general discussion of the problem being on the increase) 3) UNHCR website has a a page devoted to rape in Sri Lanka and references the Amnesty International Report 4)Asia Human Rights Commission issued a report titled: Sri Lanka: Systematic Detention, Torture, Rape and Murder as Weapon of War (2000) I checked the BCL that came from Melanne\'s office with this information. It was cleared by JO, PRM, P, D/L, D/S, AF, and assorted others. The problem is that it was not sent to SCA or East Asia and should have been. But the rest of the building signed off on it. Also, it is clear that the reference in the Security Council statement referred to rapes in the past.The first reference is to rape in the DRC and Sudan. Two sentences later we say: \"We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma, Sri Lanka, and elsewhere. \" Can you download these documents if I email them to you? Otherwise I can try to paste them into emails.'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2634 - C05764150.txt','NotesMy email is Aping strange. sorry Speech has been faxed Foi. tomorrow: Origirkii Message F.(urig. Autui, iuLii<Au6iii-aeitgsi:ai.e.gov> Triu Sep 17 22:27 2009 Notes 73','NotesMy email is Aping strange. sorry Speech has been faxed Foi. tomorrow: Origirkii Message F.(urig. Autui, iuLii<Au6iii-aeitgsi:ai.e.gov> Triu Sep 17 22:27 2009 Notes 73'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2636 - C05764156.txt','Out of Office AutoReply: Sept 9I am currently out of the office but checking email periodically. If you need immediate assistance, please call 202-647-9572. Thank you! 1 nR','Out of Office AutoReply: Sept 9I am currently out of the office but checking email periodically. If you need immediate assistance, please call 202-647-9572. Thank you! 1 nR'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2701 - C05764287.txt','Video Success and Another IdeaSee below my email Katie: First ? I want to say again what a great job you have done on Food Security ? not only the video but helping us get the site up and ready in less than 24 hours ? many thanks. Love the metrics below ? makes it all worth it. Second ? let\'s set a time to discuss this new idea. Yeah! cdm Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1: It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries','Video Success and Another IdeaSee below my email Katie: First ? I want to say again what a great job you have done on Food Security ? not only the video but helping us get the site up and ready in less than 24 hours ? many thanks. Love the metrics below ? makes it all worth it. Second ? let\'s set a time to discuss this new idea. Yeah! cdm Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1: It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2704 - C05764294.txt','Video Success and Another IdeaI can attest to the fact that this has thus far been the shining star of the initiative (from a non-policy perspective) and I think speaks to how hrc will do diplomacy and development differently. In addition to what katie mentioned-- Institute for International Education (goodman) included it in their weekly email to more than 8000 institutions, Pepsi showed it an internal meeting last week and will show it at a global conference this week, and CGI has gotten feedback about the video and has gotten increased interest in commitments in this area. It has also been pushed out to posts through internal sites. We are also trying to see if we can get it in a rotation or on mtvU or their website and bet as part of the world food day push. Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1. It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries tremendous weight that in a short amount of time and little push to reach out to communities we have raised the bar for engaging content through video.','Video Success and Another IdeaI can attest to the fact that this has thus far been the shining star of the initiative (from a non-policy perspective) and I think speaks to how hrc will do diplomacy and development differently. In addition to what katie mentioned-- Institute for International Education (goodman) included it in their weekly email to more than 8000 institutions, Pepsi showed it an internal meeting last week and will show it at a global conference this week, and CGI has gotten feedback about the video and has gotten increased interest in commitments in this area. It has also been pushed out to posts through internal sites. We are also trying to see if we can get it in a rotation or on mtvU or their website and bet as part of the world food day push. Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1. It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries tremendous weight that in a short amount of time and little push to reach out to communities we have raised the bar for engaging content through video.'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2725 - C05764340.txt','connecting Sunday Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaTen is fine. Try first. . If no answer n extremis Just came from All well Thanks, Hillary. The notification was emphatically NOT a solicitation. Besides, you\'ve already contributed such a vast amount-to her life, and to the celebration of it. Strobe-- Congratulations I call you tomorrow morning around 10? If so, what # should I call? H Happy to chat any time. I\'m around all weekend. You might shoot me an email (which I\'ll get by BlackBerry even if I\'m not at my workbench) and let me know when you want to call, or want me to call you, or whatever. S. Could Strobe--This is wonderful news and such a fitting memorial to Booke.. Also. I would like to talk w you about your ideas of what I can/should be doing. Could I call in the next few days? What times are best for you? H Friends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Intl Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.org/eng/Issues-and-Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship.','connecting Sunday Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaTen is fine. Try first. . If no answer n extremis Just came from All well Thanks, Hillary. The notification was emphatically NOT a solicitation. Besides, you\'ve already contributed such a vast amount-to her life, and to the celebration of it. Strobe-- Congratulations I call you tomorrow morning around 10? If so, what # should I call? H Happy to chat any time. I\'m around all weekend. You might shoot me an email (which I\'ll get by BlackBerry even if I\'m not at my workbench) and let me know when you want to call, or want me to call you, or whatever. S. Could Strobe--This is wonderful news and such a fitting memorial to Booke.. Also. I would like to talk w you about your ideas of what I can/should be doing. Could I call in the next few days? What times are best for you? H Friends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Intl Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.org/eng/Issues-and-Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship.'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2739 - C05764363.txt','Resume and Other MattersCheryl, the organization. It is a loss for Daniel to be the CEO of As soon as we solve the deputy position, I am sure the rest will be easy. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Terrific - I will make it a point to see you one of those days so copying Joanne to find a time. Love the new cdm cdm Cheryl, Thank you for getting back to me. I have exchanged e mails with last week and will plan to see him next week when I am in DC. I plan to be in town all day the 27,28, and the 29th. I look forward to speak to Rich as well. I have had few resumes in the last few days as well. I will bring you current when we speak. Thanks again. I also have a new E mail address. It is dwyohannes Daniel Daniel: I hope you are doing well. I will be calling you to follow-up on the Deputy matter this week. Rich Verma also should be reaching out to you to offer whatever support you need from our leg folks to assist in your confirmation effort. Attached is the resume of I am going to sit with the Secretary and others to share our best wisdom on candidates for you. Look forward to catching up.','Resume and Other MattersCheryl, the organization. It is a loss for Daniel to be the CEO of As soon as we solve the deputy position, I am sure the rest will be easy. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Terrific - I will make it a point to see you one of those days so copying Joanne to find a time. Love the new cdm cdm Cheryl, Thank you for getting back to me. I have exchanged e mails with last week and will plan to see him next week when I am in DC. I plan to be in town all day the 27,28, and the 29th. I look forward to speak to Rich as well. I have had few resumes in the last few days as well. I will bring you current when we speak. Thanks again. I also have a new E mail address. It is dwyohannes Daniel Daniel: I hope you are doing well. I will be calling you to follow-up on the Deputy matter this week. Rich Verma also should be reaching out to you to offer whatever support you need from our leg folks to assist in your confirmation effort. Attached is the resume of I am going to sit with the Secretary and others to share our best wisdom on candidates for you. Look forward to catching up.'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2748 - C05764397.txt','Resume and Other Matters ResumeWho is FYI Cheryl, the organization. It is a loss for Daniel to be the CEO of As soon as we solve the deputy position, I am sure th\'e rest will be easy. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Terrific - I will make it a point to see you one of those days so copying Joanne to find a time. Love the new cdm cdm Cheryl, Thank you for getting back to me. I have exchanged e mails with last week and will plan to see him next week when I am in DC. I plan to be in town all day the 27,28, and the 29th. I look forward to speak to Rich as well. I have had few resumes in the last few days as well. I will bring you current when we speak. Thanks again. I also have a new E mail address. It is dwyohannes Daniel Daniel: I hope you are doing well. I will be calling you to follow-up on the Deputy matter this week. Rich Verma also should be reaching out to you to offer whatever support you need from our leg folks to assist in your confirmation effort. Joanne Laszczych Assistant to Counselor and Chief of Staff, Cheryl Mills Department of State 2201 C Street, N.W.','Resume and Other Matters ResumeWho is FYI Cheryl, the organization. It is a loss for Daniel to be the CEO of As soon as we solve the deputy position, I am sure th\'e rest will be easy. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Terrific - I will make it a point to see you one of those days so copying Joanne to find a time. Love the new cdm cdm Cheryl, Thank you for getting back to me. I have exchanged e mails with last week and will plan to see him next week when I am in DC. I plan to be in town all day the 27,28, and the 29th. I look forward to speak to Rich as well. I have had few resumes in the last few days as well. I will bring you current when we speak. Thanks again. I also have a new E mail address. It is dwyohannes Daniel Daniel: I hope you are doing well. I will be calling you to follow-up on the Deputy matter this week. Rich Verma also should be reaching out to you to offer whatever support you need from our leg folks to assist in your confirmation effort. Joanne Laszczych Assistant to Counselor and Chief of Staff, Cheryl Mills Department of State 2201 C Street, N.W.'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2762 - C05764429.txt','just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflectsClinton Is?-over all it reflects your amazing strength ofPurpose...keep on Sis and love I think it was in your clips over the weekend but I will send it to your right now reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it Could you be sure I get this article? reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love Someone sent this article to me yesterday it was entitled: It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? She\'s not answering those crisis calls at the White House. But she\'s quietly revolutionizing American foreign policy. By David Rothkopf Sunday, August 23, 2009 reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love I can imagine how intense this week was as you and the entire Spence clan gave Big Roy the best ever sendoff. Does your title refer to the ad or something else? your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you received this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of the error via email to disclaimerinquiries@ideacity.com and please delete the email from your system, retaining no copies in any media. We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008','just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflectsClinton Is?-over all it reflects your amazing strength of\"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love I think it was in your clips over the weekend but I will send it to your right now reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it Could you be sure I get this article? reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love Someone sent this article to me yesterday it was entitled: \"It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? She\'s not answering those crisis calls at the White House. But she\'s quietly revolutionizing American foreign policy.\" By David Rothkopf Sunday, August 23, 2009 reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love I can imagine how intense this week was as you and the entire Spence clan gave Big Roy the best ever sendoff. Does your title refer to the ad or something else? your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you received this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of the error via email to disclaimerinquiries@ideacity.com and please delete the email from your system, retaining no copies in any media. We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2763 - C05764431.txt','just read atter a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflects just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflectsreflects your amazing strength of\'Purpose...keep on Sis and love My fax is broken, so I didn\'t get any clips. I hope to get it fixed today and hope to receive all that I missed. your amazing strength ofPurpose...keep on Sis and love I think it was in your clips over the weekend but I will send it to your right now Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love Could you be sure I get this article? reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love I can imagine how intense this week was as you and the entire Spence clan gave Big Roy the best ever sendoff. Does your title refer to the ad or something else? your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you received this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of the error via email to disclaimerinquiries@ideacity.com and please delete the email from your system, retaining no copies in any media. We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008','just read atter a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflects just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflectsreflects your amazing strength of\'Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love My fax is broken, so I didn\'t get any clips. I hope to get it fixed today and hope to receive all that I missed. your amazing strength of\"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love I think it was in your clips over the weekend but I will send it to your right now Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love Could you be sure I get this article? reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love I can imagine how intense this week was as you and the entire Spence clan gave Big Roy the best ever sendoff. Does your title refer to the ad or something else? your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. 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We will be able to reach Senator Harkin through his staffer (Lindsey) at 202 224 7301. We have alerted Ms. Abedin, who was calling as this email was being drafted.'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2779 - C05764464.txt','Call Request: Senator Harkin for S - CDM PREVIEW ON WHAT HE MAY BE CALLING Call Request: Senator Harkin for S CDM PREVIEW ON WHAT HE MAY BE CALLING ABOUT. Call Request: Senator Harkin for SABOUT. Hrc also has background from last week. But this looks like an update. Tom He and I are meeting about staffing this week when he is in town. The Line\'s Melissa Lan, currently working on S Staff, alerted us that Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) wishes to speak to the Secretary. We will be able to reach Senator Harkin through his staffer (Lindsey) at 202 224 7301. We have alerted Ms. Abedin, who was calling as this email was being drafted. 1441','Call Request: Senator Harkin for S - CDM PREVIEW ON WHAT HE MAY BE CALLING Call Request: Senator Harkin for S CDM PREVIEW ON WHAT HE MAY BE CALLING ABOUT. Call Request: Senator Harkin for SABOUT. Hrc also has background from last week. But this looks like an update. Tom He and I are meeting about staffing this week when he is in town. The Line\'s Melissa Lan, currently working on S Staff, alerted us that Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) wishes to speak to the Secretary. We will be able to reach Senator Harkin through his staffer (Lindsey) at 202 224 7301. We have alerted Ms. Abedin, who was calling as this email was being drafted. 1441'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2791 - C05764485.txt','Jo Luck Re: FW:Below is the vet--Please let me know if you want anything researched further. PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW 89 Pls put in body of email Hi Cheryl, Attached is vet (let me know if you want me to put summary in e-mail body). I will have by Tuesday as per Undersecretary Kennedy\'s request. Thanks, Shraddha vet done 92','Jo Luck Re: FW:Below is the vet--Please let me know if you want anything researched further. PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW 89 Pls put in body of email Hi Cheryl, Attached is vet (let me know if you want me to put summary in e-mail body). I will have by Tuesday as per Undersecretary Kennedy\'s request. Thanks, Shraddha vet done 92'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2807 - C05764517.txt','08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non- 08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services inImmigrant Visa Services in Honduras Attachments: 090825 Honduras NIV suspension Statement.doc FYI Honduras For Immediate Release and Posting This email was sent by mooreic2@state.gov U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release August 25, 2009 2009/853 STATEMENT BY IAN KELLY, SPOKESMAN Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services in Honduras The OAS Foreign Ministers mission is in Honduras seeking support for the San Jose Accord, which would restore the democratic and constitutional order and resolve the political crisis in Honduras. In support of this mission and as a consequence of the de facto regime\'s reluctance to sign the San Jose Accord, the U.S. Department of State is conducting a full review of our visa policy in Honduras. As part of that review, we are suspending non-emergency, non-immigrant visa services in the consular section of our embassy in Honduras, effective August 26. We firmly believe a negotiated solution is the appropriate way forward and the San Jose Accord is the best solution. ###','08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non- 08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services inImmigrant Visa Services in Honduras Attachments: 090825 Honduras NIV suspension Statement.doc FYI Honduras For Immediate Release and Posting This email was sent by mooreic2@state.gov U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release August 25, 2009 2009/853 STATEMENT BY IAN KELLY, SPOKESMAN Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services in Honduras The OAS Foreign Ministers mission is in Honduras seeking support for the San Jose Accord, which would restore the democratic and constitutional order and resolve the political crisis in Honduras. In support of this mission and as a consequence of the de facto regime\'s reluctance to sign the San Jose Accord, the U.S. Department of State is conducting a full review of our visa policy in Honduras. As part of that review, we are suspending non-emergency, non-immigrant visa services in the consular section of our embassy in Honduras, effective August 26. We firmly believe a negotiated solution is the appropriate way forward and the San Jose Accord is the best solution. ###'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2809 - C05764521.txt','Freedom of Expression - UN Human RightsFyi. Jake: I echo Esther\'s words. This resolution resulted from yeoman work and sterling inter-bureau collaboration. This is the best text we can get and it is a necessary step toward moving meaningfully on the Defamation issue Jake, I wanted to update you on two aspects of our work leading up to the September session at the UN Human Rights Council where the U.S. will be a full member for the first time: 1) freedom of expression (addressed in this email) and 2) human rights strategy at the UN (in a second email on high side). First, I\'d like to let you know about the successful next step in a strategy we are pursuing at the UN Human Rights Council to begin to change the dialogue on Freedom of Expression. We think we have developed a well-balanced text that we can move forward to adoption in the UN HRC\'s September session. This work contributes to our long-term effort to improve this UN body. Progress on this issue would help us later as we address the even more difficult issue of the defamation of religions about which the Secretary expressed interest in a Monday senior staff meeting. An 10-DRL-L-NEA group has been working together to implement the strategy that involves reaching agreement with the Egyptians on a text that we will roll out late next week with countries in the OIC (Organization of the Islamic Conference) and the WEOG (Western European and Other Group, our regional group at the UN). Experts in L, DRL, 10, and NEA agree that the text protects all USG red lines and offers us a workable compromise that can secure genuine cross-regional consensus when presented in the Human Rights Council in September, hopefully avoiding a divisive vote on this issue. US and Egyptian teams also agreed to the possibility of further cooperation in the UNGA to come to a soft landing on defamation of religions if Cairo and Washington first succeed in passing the FoE resolution by OIC/WEOG consensus.','Freedom of Expression - UN Human RightsFyi. Jake: I echo Esther\'s words. This resolution resulted from yeoman work and sterling inter-bureau collaboration. This is the best text we can get and it is a necessary step toward moving meaningfully on the Defamation issue Jake, I wanted to update you on two aspects of our work leading up to the September session at the UN Human Rights Council where the U.S. will be a full member for the first time: 1) freedom of expression (addressed in this email) and 2) human rights strategy at the UN (in a second email on high side). First, I\'d like to let you know about the successful next step in a strategy we are pursuing at the UN Human Rights Council to begin to change the dialogue on Freedom of Expression. We think we have developed a well-balanced text that we can move forward to adoption in the UN HRC\'s September session. This work contributes to our long-term effort to improve this UN body. Progress on this issue would help us later as we address the even more difficult issue of the \"defamation of religions\" about which the Secretary expressed interest in a Monday senior staff meeting. An 10-DRL-L-NEA group has been working together to implement the strategy that involves reaching agreement with the Egyptians on a text that we will roll out late next week with countries in the OIC (Organization of the Islamic Conference) and the WEOG (Western European and Other Group, our regional group at the UN). Experts in L, DRL, 10, and NEA agree that the text protects all USG red lines and offers us a workable compromise that can secure genuine cross-regional consensus when presented in the Human Rights Council in September, hopefully avoiding a divisive vote on this issue. US and Egyptian teams also agreed to the possibility of further cooperation in the UNGA to come to a soft landing on defamation of religions if Cairo and Washington first succeed in passing the FoE resolution by OIC/WEOG consensus.'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2812 - C05764524.txt','ThaiOops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000','ThaiOops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers; acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles; and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2833 - C05764549.txt','Re:Ok. I am going to leave so calls will have to be on my berry. Someone should email and I will then call in.','Re:Ok. I am going to leave so calls will have to be on my berry. Someone should email and I will then call in.'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2854 - C05764596.txt','Eid MubarakAttachments: Re: Eid Mubarak (4.90 KB) Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','Eid MubarakAttachments: Re: Eid Mubarak (4.90 KB) Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2874 - C05764623.txt','Eid MubarakStrange. Meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Do we have date yet? I thought we did but apparently that\'s not been confirmed w Qataris. PIs let me know so I can respond to Cherie. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','Eid MubarakStrange. Meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Do we have date yet? I thought we did but apparently that\'s not been confirmed w Qataris. PIs let me know so I can respond to Cherie. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2905 - C05764668.txt','Eid MubarakI will Cherie--this is strange since meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Can you confirm for me that she knows this. Thx. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','Eid MubarakI will Cherie--this is strange since meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Can you confirm for me that she knows this. Thx. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2909 - C05764672.txt','Eid MubarakI have been back to them and yes they are all set to see you then. Cherie--this is strange since meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Can you confirm for me that she knows this. Thx. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','Eid MubarakI have been back to them and yes they are all set to see you then. Cherie--this is strange since meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Can you confirm for me that she knows this. Thx. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2911 - C05764674.txt','Eid MubarakI would love to see you I keep seeing you on TV and feel so proud of you Great. Thx so much and I hope to see you as well. I have been back to them and yes they are all set to see you then. Cherie--this is strange since meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Can you confirm for me that she knows this. Thx. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','Eid MubarakI would love to see you I keep seeing you on TV and feel so proud of you Great. Thx so much and I hope to see you as well. I have been back to them and yes they are all set to see you then. Cherie--this is strange since meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Can you confirm for me that she knows this. Thx. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2913 - C05764678.txt','QuestionFuchsMH@state.gov III get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel Us?','QuestionFuchsMH@state.gov III get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel Us?'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2914 - C05764679.txt','QuestionFuchsMH@state.goy III get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel #s?','QuestionFuchsMH@state.goy III get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel #s?'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2915 - C05764680.txt','QuestionFuchsMH@state.gov III get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel #s?','QuestionFuchsMH@state.gov III get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel #s?'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2916 - C05764681.txt','QuestionPhone numbers: Office: 202 647 1709 Bb: Cell FuchsMH@state.gov III get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel #s?','QuestionPhone numbers: Office: 202 647 1709 Bb: Cell FuchsMH@state.gov III get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel #s?'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2917 - C05764682.txt','QuestionPhone numbers: Office: 202 647 1709 Bb: Cell: FuchsMH@state.gov III get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel #s? B6','QuestionPhone numbers: Office: 202 647 1709 Bb: Cell: FuchsMH@state.gov III get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel #s? B6'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'2918 - C05764683.txt','QuestionPhone numbers: Office: 202 647 1709 Bb: Cel FuchsMH@state.gov Ill get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel Us? B6','QuestionPhone numbers: Office: 202 647 1709 Bb: Cel FuchsMH@state.gov Ill get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel Us? B6'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'3136 - C05765074.txt','Craig KellyWhat is his email?','Craig KellyWhat is his email?'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'3138 - C05765076.txt','HolbrookeDoes he have an email address?','HolbrookeDoes he have an email address?'),(9.453651529143558,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,3,'317 - C05758430.txt','Undeliverable: Thanks ThanksAttachments: Thanks (1.53 KB) Pls call Fluornoy\'s office at DOD and check this address which she sent me this am and send me the correct one asap. Thx. Delivery has failed to these recipients or distribution lists: The recipient\'s e-mail address was not found in the recipient\'s e-mail system. Microsoft Exchange will not try to redeliver this message for you. Please check the e-mail address and try resending this message, or provide the following diagnostic text to your system administrator. 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Diagnostic information for administrators: Generating server: RSRCNEXFE01.rsrc.osd.mil tt< #5.1.1> #SMTP# Original message headers: Received: from OSDNSGO1R2.0SD.MIL ([130.16.205.111]) by RSRCNEXFE01.rsrc.osd.mil with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.3959); Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:48 -0400 Received: from osdnspgwO3r2.osd.mil (unknown [130.16.210.73]) by OSDNSGO1R2.0SD.MIL (BorderWare MXtreme Mail Firewall) with ESMTP id EEEDAB587L for Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:53 -0400 (EDT) X-AuditID: 8210d249-a4b48bb0000007bd-ec-49f62a61e8cd Received: from mail.clintonemail.com (ool-18bbeabb.static.optonline.net [24.187.234.187]) by osdnspgwO3r2.osd.mil (Symantec Mail Security) with SMTP id D9C0518678E for Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:53 -0400 (EDT) Thread-Topic: Thanks Thread-Index: AcnHgzQ9CXPTB9LmTC2AwUsPbh5yjw== Message-ID: <786762D781A7FF4FAC9060892B4044880332BC6E7B@CLNTINET08.clinton.local> Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: acceptlanguage: en-US Content-Type: text/plain; charset=\"utf-8\" Content-Transfer-Encoding: base64 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Brightmail-Tracker: AAAAAQ6CR+E= X-STA-Metric: 39 (engine=024) X-STA-NotSpam: cc:2**0 michele hillary thanks issues X-STA-Spam: subject:Thanks best, header:Message-ID:1 her best X-BTI-AntiSpam: score:0,sta:39/024,dcc:off,dnsbl:off,sw:off,bsn:none,spf:off,dk:off,pbmf:trust/9,ipr:1/2,trusted:yes,ts:no,bs:no,ubl:off Received-SPF: none Return-Path: HDR22@clintonemail.com X-OriginalArrivalTime: 27 Apr 2009 21:57:48.0286 (UTC) FILETIME=[33F139E0:01C9C783]'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'320 - C05758433.txt','trying to connect....Did you get anything from him? See below. Hillary, I\'ve been trying to get a couple of reasonably time-sensitive messages to you for a couple of weeks via Cheryl\'s State Department e-mail, and I\'ve heard nothing back. Is there a different channel I should use? Strobe PS: here\'s the last one I sent, with an attachment of the earlier one Cheryl, I\'m resending a message that I first sent on April 14. I can imagine how flooded your inbox is, but I\'d be grateful if you could give me some idea of whether what I\'m proposing below might work. If there\'s any chance, I\'ll send you the full list of people from the Board and Intl Advisory Council. BTW, I\'ve heard terrific reports about the Sec\'s Town Meeting in Iraq yesterday, including from my friend who I gather is slated to go to as ambassador. He\'s as good as they get. One other thing (speaking of ambassadorships), I\'m concerned about what I gather may happen with regard to the Tokyo embassy?not least because the Japanese are getting concerned. I realize the locus of decision-making there is the White House, but given the terrific start the HRC gave to the US-Japan relationship by going to Tokyo first on her trip to Asia, I\'d be sorry to see any, setback there. Here follows my earlier message.... Hi, Cheryl. I wanted to take a quiet sounding with you about possibly getting a bit of time for the Brookings board of trustees and International Advisory Council on June 4. If there\'s any possibility at all, I\'ll come in, via any channel you suggest, with a formal request, but here\'s the essence of it: we\'ve got a very distinguished board which she\'s met with before (a week after the 2004 election), plus a group of 20+ high-level international types etc.). We could do it in a way that minimizes the imposition on her time?i.e., bring the group into the department an assemble in the Loy Henderson auditorium (or whatever it\'s called these days, or a similar 1st floor venue), and she comes down and talks to us for 15 minutes and take 15 minutes of questions, over and out. We did this','trying to connect....Did you get anything from him? See below. Hillary, I\'ve been trying to get a couple of reasonably time-sensitive messages to you for a couple of weeks via Cheryl\'s State Department e-mail, and I\'ve heard nothing back. Is there a different channel I should use? Strobe PS: here\'s the last one I sent, with an attachment of the earlier one Cheryl, I\'m resending a message that I first sent on April 14. I can imagine how flooded your inbox is, but I\'d be grateful if you could give me some idea of whether what I\'m proposing below might work. If there\'s any chance, I\'ll send you the full list of people from the Board and Intl Advisory Council. BTW, I\'ve heard terrific reports about the Sec\'s Town Meeting in Iraq yesterday, including from my friend who I gather is slated to go to as ambassador. He\'s as good as they get. One other thing (speaking of ambassadorships), I\'m concerned about what I gather may happen with regard to the Tokyo embassy?not least because the Japanese are getting concerned. I realize the locus of decision-making there is the White House, but given the terrific start the HRC gave to the US-Japan relationship by going to Tokyo first on her trip to Asia, I\'d be sorry to see any, setback there. Here follows my earlier message.... Hi, Cheryl. I wanted to take a quiet sounding with you about possibly getting a bit of time for the Brookings board of trustees and International Advisory Council on June 4. If there\'s any possibility at all, I\'ll come in, via any channel you suggest, with a formal request, but here\'s the essence of it: we\'ve got a very distinguished board which she\'s met with before (a week after the 2004 election), plus a group of 20+ high-level international types etc.). We could do it in a way that minimizes the imposition on her time?i.e., bring the group into the department an assemble in the Loy Henderson auditorium (or whatever it\'s called these days, or a similar 1st floor venue), and she comes down and talks to us for 15 minutes and take 15 minutes of questions, over and out. We did this'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'3216 - C05765644.txt','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe WilsonFYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 201h ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to undertake projects in Africa. With our record of success elsewhere, we are certain that our approach to project development and execution will mesh nicely with African needs and U.S. policy priorities. Valerie, Trevor and Samantha join me in extending our best wishes to you, Bill, and Chelsea as we enter the holiday season. Joe Ambassador Joseph Wilson Director, Symbion Power Email: joseph.wilsonsymbion-power.com Tel. No. +1 505 629-9142 website: www.symbion-power.com  This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify immediately.','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe WilsonFYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 201h ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to undertake projects in Africa. With our record of success elsewhere, we are certain that our approach to project development and execution will mesh nicely with African needs and U.S. policy priorities. Valerie, Trevor and Samantha join me in extending our best wishes to you, Bill, and Chelsea as we enter the holiday season. Joe Ambassador Joseph Wilson Director, Symbion Power Email: joseph.wilsonsymbion-power.com Tel. No. +1 505 629-9142 website: www.symbion-power.com ; This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify immediately.'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'3280 - C05765772.txt','H: FYI. Sid Fwd: Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court System Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court SystemH: The NYU Center on Law and Security, (where I remain associated as a senior fellow), has doen the work on terrorism trials, especially in NY. The Center is closely involved with the NYPD terrorism unit Mike Sheehan, whom you remember as director of counterterrorism at State in the Clinton administration and at NYPD terrorism unit, is at the Center as a fellow. Key statistic to cite: What Kind of Results Can We Expect? The New York City conviction rate for individuals charged with terrorism when it involved a US target is 100%. Sid If you\'re having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online.','H: FYI. Sid Fwd: Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court System Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court SystemH: The NYU Center on Law and Security, (where I remain associated as a senior fellow), has doen the work on terrorism trials, especially in NY. The Center is closely involved with the NYPD terrorism unit; Mike Sheehan, whom you remember as director of counterterrorism at State in the Clinton administration and at NYPD terrorism unit, is at the Center as a fellow. Key statistic to cite: What Kind of Results Can We Expect? The New York City conviction rate for individuals charged with terrorism when it involved a US target is 100%. Sid If you\'re having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online.'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'3290 - C05765788.txt','REGRET: 2009/11/20 - Senior Leadership Team Retreat & DinnerBurns has now had to Regret for Friday. Rehecca U.S. Department of State Office of The Chief of Protocol Direct: (202) 647-3377 Email: FielderRA@state.gov Unfortunately, U/S Burns will be out of the country on November 20, so cannot attend the Senior Leadership Team Retreat and Dinner. U/S Burns has asked that you pass his regrets to the Secretary. Thanks, Sue','REGRET: 2009/11/20 - Senior Leadership Team Retreat & DinnerBurns has now had to Regret for Friday. Rehecca U.S. Department of State Office of The Chief of Protocol Direct: (202) 647-3377 Email: FielderRA@state.gov Unfortunately, U/S Burns will be out of the country on November 20, so cannot attend the Senior Leadership Team Retreat and Dinner. U/S Burns has asked that you pass his regrets to the Secretary. Thanks, Sue'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'3341 - C05765868.txt','Per Our DiscussionCalling in 5 min 4:30 is perfect. Pis call the house. Fyi below - ellen and I have been speaking today and I am addressing personally so don\'t worry and will advise if you need to step in. Will call you arouod 430 or later? whatever works. Cdrn Cheryl, I\'m avaiiable by cell or email. Ellen Sensitive But Unclassified Ellen, Here\'s what I have now. Will be in touch shortly with additional info. Call me if you have questions at 202-647-7693. Thanks, Frank Wed: 15:00 Gates/Tauscher/Cartwright Briefing to Hill Leaders Thurs: Trips to counties with Flornouy, Gordon, Sherwood-Randall, and O\'Reilly 1500 White House Statement 160j Pentagon Briefing with Gates/Tauscher/Cartwright 1700 Tauscher/Cartwright foreign press center briefing Friday: joint SeeDef/SeeState Op-ed i','Per Our DiscussionCalling in 5 min 4:30 is perfect. Pis call the house. Fyi below - ellen and I have been speaking today and I am addressing personally so don\'t worry and will advise if you need to step in. Will call you arouod 430 or later? whatever works. Cdrn Cheryl, I\'m avaiiable by cell or email. Ellen Sensitive But Unclassified Ellen, Here\'s what I have now. Will be in touch shortly with additional info. Call me if you have questions at 202-647-7693. Thanks, Frank Wed: 15:00 Gates/Tauscher/Cartwright Briefing to Hill Leaders Thurs: Trips to counties with Flornouy, Gordon, Sherwood-Randall, and O\'Reilly 1500 White House Statement 160j Pentagon Briefing with Gates/Tauscher/Cartwright 1700 Tauscher/Cartwright foreign press center briefing Friday: joint SeeDef/SeeState Op-ed i'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'3372 - C05765911.txt','Frm SecState Trip to Middle East CR Trip to Middle EastJoe - Just wanted to give you a heads-up that former Secretary Rice will be traveling to the UAE and Saudi Arabia December 11-14. This is purely a business trip, as you can expect she may conduct courtesy calls with government officials. The desk and Posts have been notified as a courtesy. I have direct contact with the RSOs as a contingency. Security and Transportation, at their insistence, are being provided by the host countries. Hope all is well. Best, Colby Colby J. Cooper Email: Phone: Fax: (251) 928-0271 Cell:','Frm SecState Trip to Middle East CR Trip to Middle EastJoe - Just wanted to give you a heads-up that former Secretary Rice will be traveling to the UAE and Saudi Arabia December 11-14. This is purely a business trip, as you can expect she may conduct courtesy calls with government officials. The desk and Posts have been notified as a courtesy. I have direct contact with the RSOs as a contingency. Security and Transportation, at their insistence, are being provided by the host countries. Hope all is well. Best, Colby Colby J. Cooper Email: Phone: Fax: (251) 928-0271 Cell:'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'351 - C05758492.txt','Email addresssPls help me update my berry w email addresses of key staff like Monica, Kris, etc.','Email addresssPls help me update my berry w email addresses of key staff like Monica, Kris, etc.'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'3561 - C05766247.txt','Fw: Re:Don\'t want you to think I\'m ignoring your email. Just waiting to get the latest. The one piece of news is that Ben Nelson -- perhaps emboldened by all the press Lieberman has gotten the last 72 hours -- is now making noise that he is unhappy with how the bill is looking and may not support the final package. I\'ll get you a proper update shortly. Thanks and hope you\'re all having a good trip.','Fw: Re:Don\'t want you to think I\'m ignoring your email. Just waiting to get the latest. The one piece of news is that Ben Nelson -- perhaps emboldened by all the press Lieberman has gotten the last 72 hours -- is now making noise that he is unhappy with how the bill is looking and may not support the final package. I\'ll get you a proper update shortly. Thanks and hope you\'re all having a good trip.'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'3571 - C05766273.txt','UPDATE: Death of Death ofHere is an update on the return of the remains Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:53:58 +0545 Colleaaues? Please let me know if Ops can be of further assistance. Best, Dana Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 Ruth Branson is added to distribution. Thanks, Clay Clay - many thanks for the update. Could you also keep ruth branson, the ocs duty officer, apprised of developments? She\'s not on our duty principals\' collective. Best, M This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Embassy Kathmandu is standing by to assist. Nepal is currently in the middle of the national holiday of Dashain when most things are closed. The embassy is closed for normal business on Monday and Tuesday and will reopen on Wednesday 9/30, however we will open to do whatever is necessary to assist. I am in contact with in Chengdu. Tina Onufer, US Consul Regards, Clay Adler Consul US Embassy Kathmandu +977-1-400-7200 x.4126 (office) adlerck@state.gov Colleagues: Regards, Michael T. Pascual Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-O) PascualMTstate.gov 202-647-1512 Hotmail has ever-growing storage! Don\'t worry about storage limits. Check it out.','UPDATE: Death of Death ofHere is an update on the return of the remains Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:53:58 +0545 Colleaaues? Please let me know if Ops can be of further assistance. Best, Dana Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 Ruth Branson is added to distribution. Thanks, Clay Clay - many thanks for the update. Could you also keep ruth branson, the ocs duty officer, apprised of developments? She\'s not on our duty principals\' collective. Best, M This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Embassy Kathmandu is standing by to assist. Nepal is currently in the middle of the national holiday of Dashain when most things are closed. The embassy is closed for normal business on Monday and Tuesday and will reopen on Wednesday 9/30, however we will open to do whatever is necessary to assist. I am in contact with in Chengdu. Tina Onufer, US Consul Regards, Clay Adler Consul US Embassy Kathmandu +977-1-400-7200 x.4126 (office) adlerck@state.gov Colleagues: Regards, Michael T. Pascual Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-O) PascualMTstate.gov; 202-647-1512 Hotmail has ever-growing storage! Don\'t worry about storage limits. Check it out.'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'3610 - C05766351.txt','LAFyi - In case this makes it up your way... Had good meeting with Antonio Villaraigosa this morning. He is totally supportive and commited to help raise money and sponsor an LA presence. He totally got it. Do you know Jay Carson, his press guy? He was one of our campaign press hands. Also, his head of Intl, Dario, says he worked with you at WH legis affairs. Antonio did say that he has not heard from Secy since election. I wonder how feasible it would be to get her to call him to thank him for his commitment to help? I think he can easily raise $2m. This is the figure we talked about. His competitiveness got going when I told him that Henry Cisneros is helping raise $1M in little ole San Antonio... On my way to Houston tomorrow to meet with leaders there Fri morning... We should figure out a NY strategy. With Tx, Ca & Ny, we have strong geographic balance. IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.','LAFyi - In case this makes it up your way... Had good meeting with Antonio Villaraigosa this morning. He is totally supportive and commited to help raise money and sponsor an LA presence. He totally got it. Do you know Jay Carson, his press guy? He was one of our campaign press hands. Also, his head of Intl, Dario, says he worked with you at WH legis affairs. Antonio did say that he has not heard from Secy since election. I wonder how feasible it would be to get her to call him to thank him for his commitment to help? I think he can easily raise $2m. This is the figure we talked about. His competitiveness got going when I told him that Henry Cisneros is helping raise $1M in little ole San Antonio... On my way to Houston tomorrow to meet with leaders there Fri morning... We should figure out a NY strategy. With Tx, Ca & Ny, we have strong geographic balance. IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'3626 - C05766395.txt','Anti-Gay LawsCheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the safe space for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised.','Anti-Gay LawsCheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the \"safe space\" for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised.'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'367 - C05758520.txt','Timeline & Deliverables for your review [EMAIL TO CDM FROM AROSS] Timeline & Deliverables for your reviewAttachments: CDM.TimelineDeliverables.05.13.09.docx Pls print. FYI in case there is anything you want me to address? Alec and I meet weekly and have been driving toward a plan for how he will deploy his time and resources. This is his first pass on which we are meeting to discuss tomorrow. cdm Cheryl: In anticipation of our meeting tomorrow, below and attached are a timeline and deliverables as we discussed last week. I am having a lot of fun. I\'m working my tail off, which I enjoy. If demand is an indicator of performance, I think I\'m getting off to a strong start. I\'m wound up about my concept of 21st century statecraft (and loved hearing those words come out of HRC\'s mouth at NYU) and am wound up about the possibilities of government to people and people to government communication as a way of revolutionizing statecraft and empowering people across the globe. I think this can be a major part of HRC\'s legacy. Anyway ... here\'s the requested content for your review:','Timeline & Deliverables for your review [EMAIL TO CDM FROM AROSS] Timeline & Deliverables for your reviewAttachments: CDM.TimelineDeliverables.05.13.09.docx Pls print. FYI in case there is anything you want me to address? Alec and I meet weekly and have been driving toward a plan for how he will deploy his time and resources. This is his first pass on which we are meeting to discuss tomorrow. cdm Cheryl: In anticipation of our meeting tomorrow, below and attached are a timeline and deliverables as we discussed last week. I am having a lot of fun. I\'m working my tail off, which I enjoy. If demand is an indicator of performance, I think I\'m getting off to a strong start. I\'m wound up about my concept of 21st century statecraft (and loved hearing those words come out of HRC\'s mouth at NYU) and am wound up about the possibilities of government to people and people to government communication as a way of revolutionizing statecraft and empowering people across the globe. I think this can be a major part of HRC\'s legacy. Anyway ... here\'s the requested content for your review:'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'3702 - C05766575.txt','Contact Message from HR AshtonB5 - see b/I Dear Ms Mills, My name is Steven Everts and I am responsible in the Private Office of HRNP Ashton for EU-US relations (I was the one handlig the very successful meeting in Washington that the Secretary had with the HRNP on 21 Jan). I now have a more personal issue: apparently the Secretary and the HRNP spoke briefly in London The HR asked me whether there is a more personal, direct email she could use for transmitting this type of messages? From our side, the email to use would be I would be very grateful if you could send us an email which is similarly private. Many thanks for your help. Kind regards Steven Everts Private Office of HRNP Catherine Ashton','Contact Message from HR AshtonB5 - see b/I Dear Ms Mills, My name is Steven Everts and I am responsible in the Private Office of HRNP Ashton for EU-US relations (I was the one handlig the very successful meeting in Washington that the Secretary had with the HRNP on 21 Jan). I now have a more personal issue: apparently the Secretary and the HRNP spoke briefly in London The HR asked me whether there is a more personal, direct email she could use for transmitting this type of messages? From our side, the email to use would be I would be very grateful if you could send us an email which is similarly private. Many thanks for your help. Kind regards Steven Everts Private Office of HRNP Catherine Ashton'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'3728 - C05766631.txt','Pls don\'t forward my last email Pis don\'t forward my last emailOf course. I will not forward any of your emails and I appreciate your sending notes on issues you want to make sure we are tracking! Cheryl and Raj--I sent you emails forward to anyone and delete after reading. Thx. before removing their email info so pis do not','Pls don\'t forward my last email Pis don\'t forward my last emailOf course. I will not forward any of your emails and I appreciate your sending notes on issues you want to make sure we are tracking! Cheryl and Raj--I sent you emails forward to anyone and delete after reading. Thx. before removing their email info so pis do not'),(3.151217176381186,3.151217176381186,2500,'Email',107,1,'3757 - C05766678.txt','Out of Office AutoReply:I am currently out of the office and will be checking e-mail periodically. If you need immediate assistance, please call 202-647-9573.','Out of Office AutoReply:I am currently out of the office and will be checking e-mail periodically. If you need immediate assistance, please call 202-647-9573.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Email_address',4,1,'1897 - C05762395.txt','Undeliverable: Followup FollowupAttachments: details.txt Followup (1.19 KB) Delivery has failed to these recipients or distribution lists: mhcaleja@state.gov The recipient\'s e-mail address was not found in the recipient\'s e-mail system. Microsoft Exchange will not try to redeliver this message for you. Please check the e-mail address and try resending this message, or provide the following diagnostic text to your system administrator. 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Diagnostic information for administrators: Generating server: RSRCNEXFE01.rsrc.osd.mil tt< #5.1.1> #SMTP# Original message headers: Received: from OSDNSGO1R2.0SD.MIL ([130.16.205.111]) by RSRCNEXFE01.rsrc.osd.mil with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.3959); Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:48 -0400 Received: from osdnspgwO3r2.osd.mil (unknown [130.16.210.73]) by OSDNSGO1R2.0SD.MIL (BorderWare MXtreme Mail Firewall) with ESMTP id EEEDAB587L for Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:53 -0400 (EDT) X-AuditID: 8210d249-a4b48bb0000007bd-ec-49f62a61e8cd Received: from mail.clintonemail.com (ool-18bbeabb.static.optonline.net [24.187.234.187]) by osdnspgwO3r2.osd.mil (Symantec Mail Security) with SMTP id D9C0518678E for Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:53 -0400 (EDT) Thread-Topic: Thanks Thread-Index: AcnHgzQ9CXPTB9LmTC2AwUsPbh5yjw== Message-ID: <786762D781A7FF4FAC9060892B4044880332BC6E7B@CLNTINET08.clinton.local> Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: acceptlanguage: en-US Content-Type: text/plain; charset=\"utf-8\" Content-Transfer-Encoding: base64 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Brightmail-Tracker: AAAAAQ6CR+E= X-STA-Metric: 39 (engine=024) X-STA-NotSpam: cc:2**0 michele hillary thanks issues X-STA-Spam: subject:Thanks best, header:Message-ID:1 her best X-BTI-AntiSpam: score:0,sta:39/024,dcc:off,dnsbl:off,sw:off,bsn:none,spf:off,dk:off,pbmf:trust/9,ipr:1/2,trusted:yes,ts:no,bs:no,ubl:off Received-SPF: none Return-Path: HDR22@clintonemail.com X-OriginalArrivalTime: 27 Apr 2009 21:57:48.0286 (UTC) FILETIME=[33F139E0:01C9C783]'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Embassy_of_Cape_Verde_in_Washington,_D.C.',1,1,'2536 - C05763975.txt','Secretary of State\'s visit to AfricaMs. Cheryl Mills Counselor & Chief of Staff Department of State Dear Chief of Staff, Following our short exchange of views, on the margins of your last meeting with the African Diplomatic Group on Food Security, and yesterday\'s press release on Secretary of State\'s visit to Africa, I wish to express my deepest appreciation for your personal support in the positive consideration of the invitation the Cape Verdian Minister of Foreign Affairs extended to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The Cape Verdian authorities see this visit as an important landmark in the bilateral relations between Cape Verde and the US and an opportunity to discuss ways to strenghten those relations and our cooperation at the international level where we share various views and goals. We therefore look forward to the visit with much enthusiasm. In this line, I wish to reiterate that the Embassy of Cape Verde and myself stand ready to facilitate and contribute in any way deemed necessary to ensure an adequate preparation of the visit. Please feel free to contact me at my following e-mails: official e-mail or My private one or by cell phone It will be for me a personal pleasure to welcome you in my country. Best regards, Fatima Veiga 328','Secretary of State\'s visit to AfricaMs. Cheryl Mills Counselor & Chief of Staff Department of State Dear Chief of Staff, Following our short exchange of views, on the margins of your last meeting with the African Diplomatic Group on Food Security, and yesterday\'s press release on Secretary of State\'s visit to Africa, I wish to express my deepest appreciation for your personal support in the positive consideration of the invitation the Cape Verdian Minister of Foreign Affairs extended to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The Cape Verdian authorities see this visit as an important landmark in the bilateral relations between Cape Verde and the US and an opportunity to discuss ways to strenghten those relations and our cooperation at the international level where we share various views and goals. We therefore look forward to the visit with much enthusiasm. In this line, I wish to reiterate that the Embassy of Cape Verde and myself stand ready to facilitate and contribute in any way deemed necessary to ensure an adequate preparation of the visit. Please feel free to contact me at my following e-mails: official e-mail or My private one or by cell phone It will be for me a personal pleasure to welcome you in my country. Best regards, Fatima Veiga 328'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Embassy_of_the_United_States,_Beijing',1,2,'1803 - C05761918.txt','the Cable BROADCAST NOTICE: Dan Piccuta - RetirementThe New ForeienPolicv.com Passport : Tom Ricks : Dan Drezner : Stephen Walt : David Rothkopf : Marc Lynch The Cable : Madam Secretary : Net Effect : Shadow Govt. : The Argument : The Call US Embassy Beijing decapitated Thu, 05/14/2009 - 10:04am Citing the desire to spend more time with his wife, the charge d\'affaires of the U.S. embassy in Beijing, Dan Piccuta, has announced his retirement, a notice issued to embassy employees and obtained by The Cable says. Piccuta\'s departure will leave the embassy decapitated as of July 1, a source said. If the process for selecting an ambassador to Beijing wasn\'t in high gear before, we better hope it is now, the official said. The U.S. embassy in Beijing will also need a formal, actual deputy chief of mission. One possibility -- that Bill Weinstein, who has been the effective DCM in Beijing for four months now, would be able to drop the acting title. (The Cable previously reported that several people had turned down the Beijing ambassador job.) Piccuta\'s retirement announcement here: It seems to me that for some time now we have been living in a non-stop diplomatic highlights film. I won\'t soon forget the thrill of supporting our US Olympic family, the President and other Americans during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games. We can be proud to have safely and securely consolidated employees at our beautiful new embassy where proximity to colleagues and techno wizardry have catalyzed collaboration in our professional efforts. To that list we can now add our contributions to the engagement with China of a new U.S. administration through mutual efforts to build a positive, cooperative and comprehensive bilateral relationship. Your accomplishments are too numerous to mention in more detail, but the depth, breadth and excellence of our agencies and posts in China are acclaimed as without equal among U.S. diplomatic missions. Just as important have been successes in improving work-life balance throughout the Mission, in facilitating employment of our family members, and in promoting the sense of community and mutual support among employees, sections, and agencies as well as with constituent and neighboring posts. I am hopeful that some have noticed the effort to provide deserving officers, specialists, family members and LES employees with opportunities for professional growth including in supervisory and leadership roles. Because of the ever-increasing diversity and talent of our team, the exit of any one colleague has never diluted our combined strength nor caused us or the Department concern. I am therefore confident that we will manage the many transitions we\'ll address in the coming months with exceptional competence and that we can count on each others\' support as we prepare for new leadership throughout','\"the Cable\" BROADCAST NOTICE: Dan Piccuta - RetirementThe New ForeienPolicv.com Passport : Tom Ricks : Dan Drezner : Stephen Walt : David Rothkopf : Marc Lynch The Cable : Madam Secretary : Net Effect : Shadow Govt. : The Argument : The Call US Embassy Beijing \"decapitated\" Thu, 05/14/2009 - 10:04am Citing the desire to spend more time with his wife, the charge d\'affaires of the U.S. embassy in Beijing, Dan Piccuta, has announced his retirement, a notice issued to embassy employees and obtained by The Cable says. Piccuta\'s departure will leave the embassy \"decapitated\" as of July 1, a source said. \"If the process for selecting an ambassador to Beijing wasn\'t in high gear before, we better hope it is now,\" the official said. The U.S. embassy in Beijing will also need a formal, actual deputy chief of mission. One possibility -- that Bill Weinstein, who has been the effective DCM in Beijing for four months now, would be able to drop the \"acting\" title. (The Cable previously reported that several people had turned down the Beijing ambassador job.) Piccuta\'s retirement announcement here: It seems to me that for some time now we have been living in a non-stop diplomatic highlights film. I won\'t soon forget the thrill of supporting our US Olympic family, the President and other Americans during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games. We can be proud to have safely and securely consolidated employees at our beautiful new embassy where proximity to colleagues and techno wizardry have catalyzed collaboration in our professional efforts. To that list we can now add our contributions to the engagement with China of a new U.S. administration through mutual efforts to build a positive, cooperative and comprehensive bilateral relationship. Your accomplishments are too numerous to mention in more detail, but the depth, breadth and excellence of our agencies and posts in China are acclaimed as without equal among U.S. diplomatic missions. Just as important have been successes in improving work-life balance throughout the Mission, in facilitating employment of our family members, and in promoting the sense of community and mutual support among employees, sections, and agencies as well as with constituent and neighboring posts. I am hopeful that some have noticed the effort to provide deserving officers, specialists, family members and LES employees with opportunities for professional growth including in supervisory and leadership roles. Because of the ever-increasing diversity and talent of our team, the exit of any one colleague has never diluted our combined strength nor caused us or the Department concern. I am therefore confident that we will manage the many transitions we\'ll address in the coming months with exceptional competence and that we can count on each others\' support as we prepare for new leadership throughout'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Embassy_of_the_United_States,_Kabul',1,1,'2773 - C05764453.txt','New POGO story - forced resignation of whistleblowerFyi From POGO\'s website blog: A positive take on our actions thus far, as characterized by the remaining guards in Kabul. http://pogoblog.typeoad.combogo/2009/09/more-news-from-euards-on-the-ground-in-kabul.html More News From Guards on the Ground in Kabul A quick update from the ground in Kabul: we\'ve heard that guards at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan are very pleased with the State Department\'s actions so far, with one source saying guards feel as if they\'ve been liberated from prison. State Department investigators have been conducting thorough, respectful interviews and are not asking guards if they shared information with POGO. The right people are being fired and it looks like we\'re on the way to restoring an atmosphere of professionalism at the U.S. Embassy. The contractor who was forced out of his position, by the way, was asked to leave before the State Department arrived on the scene. More as it comes in. -- Bryan Rahija We are now in a battle with POGO for ownership of this issue. What the Embassy today did was quite effective - maintaining the initiative and outlining decisive actions taken. We need to continue this trend, forcing POGO to react to what we are doing rather than the other way around. The Embassy statement does include removal of supervisors. I wonder from a contracting and legal standpoint how to react if asked to POGO\'s suggestion that supervisors are not allowed to work for another contractor. While people have a right to work, I believe we get to review a contractor\'s management team and instruct them on who is acceptable or not, right? I don\'t necessarily buy into POGO\'s Nuremberg defense, that people are exonerated because they were forced to debase themselves. But I see the release below as good news, that we have established momentum on the issue. We should retain it even though it will become more challenging as Congress returns next week. 76 POGO released the following statement on their website today: Statement by Danielle Brian, Executive Director, Project On Government Oversight: POGO is pleased that the State Department has finally taken decisive steps to bring the Kabul security guard scandal under control. We remain very concerned, however, with certain elements of this action. POGO has no solid information of the identities of those reported to have been removed. We have been told people are being fired for simply being in the photographs. We do know a number of those were unwilling participants. We also want to hear that the supervisors who were responsible for this debacle are being held fully accountable and not simply allowed to resign and go to another contractor. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-filesialerts/contract-oversightico-gp-20090904.html Fyi POGO posted the attached on their website, claiming that the whistleblower who exposed the guard scandal was forced to resign. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-files/alerts/contract-oversight/co-gp-20090903.html One of the whistleblowers who helped expose the guard scandal at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul has just been forced to resign after his company?whose client is ArmorGroup, North America (AGNA)?came to believe that he had reached out to D.C. for assistance. The company told POGO that the whistleblower\'s resignation was voluntary. However, information obtained by the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) strongly suggests he was pressured into resigning to avoid being fired, an action often referred to as constructive dismissal. POGO is deeply concerned about the action allegedly taken against the whistleblower. He is being forced out at a time 77','New POGO story - forced resignation of whistleblowerFyi From POGO\'s website blog: A positive take on our actions thus far, as characterized by the remaining guards in Kabul. http://pogoblog.typeoad.combogo/2009/09/more-news-from-euards-on-the-ground-in-kabul.html More News From Guards on the Ground in Kabul A quick update from the ground in Kabul: we\'ve heard that guards at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan are very pleased with the State Department\'s actions so far, with one source saying guards feel as if they\'ve been \"liberated from prison.\" State Department investigators have been conducting thorough, respectful interviews and are not asking guards if they shared information with POGO. The right people are being fired and it looks like we\'re on the way to restoring an atmosphere of professionalism at the U.S. Embassy. The contractor who was forced out of his position, by the way, was asked to leave before the State Department arrived on the scene. More as it comes in. -- Bryan Rahija We are now in a battle with POGO for ownership of this issue. What the Embassy today did was quite effective - maintaining the initiative and outlining decisive actions taken. We need to continue this trend, forcing POGO to react to what we are doing rather than the other way around. The Embassy statement does include removal of supervisors. I wonder from a contracting and legal standpoint how to react if asked to POGO\'s suggestion that supervisors are not allowed to work for another contractor. While people have a right to work, I believe we get to review a contractor\'s management team and instruct them on who is acceptable or not, right? I don\'t necessarily buy into POGO\'s Nuremberg defense, that people are exonerated because they were forced to debase themselves. But I see the release below as good news, that we have established momentum on the issue. We should retain it even though it will become more challenging as Congress returns next week. 76 POGO released the following statement on their website today: Statement by Danielle Brian, Executive Director, Project On Government Oversight: \"POGO is pleased that the State Department has finally taken decisive steps to bring the Kabul security guard scandal under control. We remain very concerned, however, with certain elements of this action. POGO has no solid information of the identities of those reported to have been removed. We have been told people are being fired for simply being in the photographs. We do know a number of those were unwilling participants. We also want to hear that the supervisors who were responsible for this debacle are being held fully accountable and not simply allowed to resign and go to another contractor.\" http://www.pogo.ordpogo-filesialerts/contract-oversightico-gp-20090904.html Fyi POGO posted the attached on their website, claiming that the whistleblower who exposed the guard scandal was forced to resign. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-files/alerts/contract-oversight/co-gp-20090903.html One of the whistleblowers who helped expose the guard scandal at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul has just been forced to resign after his company?whose client is ArmorGroup, North America (AGNA)?came to believe that he had reached out to D.C. for assistance. The company told POGO that the whistleblower\'s resignation was voluntary. However, information obtained by the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) strongly suggests he was pressured into resigning to avoid being fired, an action often referred to as constructive dismissal. POGO is deeply concerned about the action allegedly taken against the whistleblower. He is being forced out at a time 77'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Embassy_of_the_United_States,_London',1,1,'3676 - C05766531.txt','S Photo w/ 4 Afghan Civil Society Women FW: RE: Fw: Re:The secretary had her picture taken with the 4 women right before her press conference. She met them as she walked to the site, and then invited them to walk with her to the press conference. The four Afghan women sat together during the conference and the Secretary asked them to rise so she could acknowledge and applaud their courageous work promoting women\'s rights in Afghanistan. We will send some photos around. Cheers, P ************************************** Philip Breeden Press Counselor, US Embassy London Tel: 44-(0) 20-7894-0672 Fax: 4440) 20-7491-2485 Cell: B6 Email: breedenpx@state.gov ***************************************** Thanks, please let us know if this works! Caroline and Ashley: Saba Ghori (from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan) can be reached at She is in London and in contact with the 4 Afghan Civil Society Women representatives observing today\'s conference, and understands here is a possibility of a photo/pull aside for the Afghan women with the Secretary. Of the Afghan women, three are at the media center, and one is at the civil society conference. Saba doesn\'t have a way to access the media canter/Lancaster House. If the Secretary can do this photo opp/pull aside, someone would need to meet and escort the women. Two of the women have local cell numbers: Hope you can help to coordinate with Saba and 4 Afghan women. Thanks, Anjana Saba and Modi, I have included the Secretary\'s press team Ashley Yehl and Caroline Adler on this chain. They are best placed to coordinate with Huma and Philippe on this. Sarah Jane-Mayhew, our official photographer, will be at the media center at about 1530. Please note that Embassy blackberries are very slow. (I have this message on m desk toe but it has not yet reached my bb) If Phil needs to take quick action on this please send him a text message at Best, Matt Matt, This is the email chain regarding the a possibly opportunity for the 4 Afghan women civil society representatives to meet with the Secretary and take a photo. Three of the 4 are in the media center and Saba who has been travelling with them isPhil suggested she contact Huma. If you have other thoughts on who Saba can contact let me know and I\'ll pass that info along. Saba is from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan for the U.S. Ambassador-at- Large for Global Women\'s Issues, Ambassador Melanne Verveer. Thanks, Anjana Saba, Our press office says your best bet would be to work with Huma to see if this is possible. The logistics are a challenge. Huma\'s number is Modi, Anjana J Fyi I haven\'t been able to get in. I emailed huma and she hasn\'t responded. The conference is going on right now. If the women could even meet with the Secretary for a few minutes, that would be great! Can you ask huma? I have the nos of the women who are in the conf Yes, huma told me about last night What time is the conf? Are you in? I asked her Apparently, the women gave their recommendations to S and SRAP at a reception hosted by the prince of whales last night. They urged the two not to forget @ them The conference is today (thurs). I asked mary beth googman in SRAP if I cd go and was told it was very difficult S will take a photo with the women? Do you have access to a phone? I\'m talking about the conference at which the women will be observers. Isn\'t that tomw? I want to but I\'m not accredited. I think I asked you @ this in the other email. Who could we ask to get me in? You have to get there super early, and its already 7 am here! Please advise','S Photo w/ 4 Afghan Civil Society Women FW: RE: Fw: Re:The secretary had her picture taken with the 4 women right before her press conference. She met them as she walked to the site, and then invited them to walk with her to the press conference. The four Afghan women sat together during the conference and the Secretary asked them to rise so she could acknowledge and applaud their courageous work promoting women\'s rights in Afghanistan. We will send some photos around. Cheers, P ************************************** Philip Breeden Press Counselor, US Embassy London Tel: 44-(0) 20-7894-0672 Fax: 4440) 20-7491-2485 Cell: B6 Email: breedenpx@state.gov ***************************************** Thanks, please let us know if this works! Caroline and Ashley: Saba Ghori (from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan) can be reached at She is in London and in contact with the 4 Afghan Civil Society Women representatives observing today\'s conference, and understands here is a possibility of a photo/pull aside for the Afghan women with the Secretary. Of the Afghan women, three are at the media center, and one is at the civil society conference. Saba doesn\'t have a way to access the media canter/Lancaster House. If the Secretary can do this photo opp/pull aside, someone would need to meet and escort the women. Two of the women have local cell numbers: Hope you can help to coordinate with Saba and 4 Afghan women. Thanks, Anjana Saba and Modi, I have included the Secretary\'s press team Ashley Yehl and Caroline Adler on this chain. They are best placed to coordinate with Huma and Philippe on this. Sarah Jane-Mayhew, our official photographer, will be at the media center at about 1530. Please note that Embassy blackberries are very slow. (I have this message on m desk toe but it has not yet reached my bb) If Phil needs to take quick action on this please send him a text message at Best, Matt Matt, This is the email chain regarding the a possibly opportunity for the 4 Afghan women civil society representatives to meet with the Secretary and take a photo. Three of the 4 are in the media center and Saba who has been travelling with them isPhil suggested she contact Huma. If you have other thoughts on who Saba can contact let me know and I\'ll pass that info along. Saba is from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan for the U.S. Ambassador-at- Large for Global Women\'s Issues, Ambassador Melanne Verveer. Thanks, Anjana Saba, Our press office says your best bet would be to work with Huma to see if this is possible. The logistics are a challenge. Huma\'s number is Modi, Anjana J Fyi I haven\'t been able to get in. I emailed huma and she hasn\'t responded. The conference is going on right now. If the women could even meet with the Secretary for a few minutes, that would be great! Can you ask huma? I have the nos of the women who are in the conf Yes, huma told me about last night What time is the conf? Are you in? I asked her Apparently, the women gave their recommendations to S and SRAP at a reception hosted by the prince of whales last night. They urged the two not to forget @ them The conference is today (thurs). I asked mary beth googman in SRAP if I cd go and was told it was very difficult S will take a photo with the women? Do you have access to a phone? I\'m talking about the conference at which the women will be observers. Isn\'t that tomw? I want to but I\'m not accredited. I think I asked you @ this in the other email. Who could we ask to get me in? You have to get there super early, and its already 7 am here! Please advise'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'EMC_Corporation',1,1,'3394 - C05765959.txt','Charles Blow in NYT todayTo: Read his column today ... Black in the Age of Obama ... much to discuss This means that Obama can get away with doing almost nothing to specifically address issues important to African-Americans and instead focus on the white voters he\'s losing in droves. hap ://www.nytime s.c om/2 009/ 1 2/05/opinion/05 blow.html?_r= 1 &th&emc=th','Charles Blow in NYT todayTo: Read his column today ... \"Black in the Age of Obama\" ... much to discuss \"This means that Obama can get away with doing almost nothing to specifically address issues important to African-Americans and instead focus on the white voters he\'s losing in droves.\" hap ://www.nytime s.c om/2 009/ 1 2/05/opinion/05 blow.html?_r= 1 &th&emc=th'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'EMD_F7',1,1,'1949 - C05762533.txt','Re: Fw.I will prepare for you to sign on Monday. Pis send F7a letter of congrats and good wishes.','Re: Fw.I will prepare for you to sign on Monday. Pis send F7a letter of congrats and good wishes.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Emir',4,1,'2291 - C05763090.txt','Monday scheduleNot sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 Iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scoff gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do Jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 14','Monday scheduleNot sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 Iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scoff gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do Jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 14'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Emir',4,1,'2293 - C05763095.txt','Monday scheduleThank you, spotty blackberry service where I am for a few hours! Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? lc','Monday scheduleThank you, spotty blackberry service where I am for a few hours! Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? lc'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Emir',4,1,'2298 - C05763100.txt','Monday scheduleWill do -- I just sent Sarah F an email and will report back. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule?','Monday scheduleWill do -- I just sent Sarah F an email and will report back. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule?'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Emir',4,1,'2304 - C05763117.txt','Monday scheduleHe would be happy to see you tomorrow immediately following the Small Group meeting. Two minor additions -- 7:30am phone call with Columbian President Uribe (his request) was confirmed. And Jack Lew would like to see you around 2:00pm to talk to you about trade before you leave for your trip so will work in. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 19','Monday scheduleHe would be happy to see you tomorrow immediately following the Small Group meeting. Two minor additions -- 7:30am phone call with Columbian President Uribe (his request) was confirmed. And Jack Lew would like to see you around 2:00pm to talk to you about trade before you leave for your trip so will work in. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 19'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Empire_State_Pride_Agenda',1,1,'1904 - C05762424.txt','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM This is not appropriate time for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so, Socarides says. Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification. Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military. Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton Andy Towle and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans, Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors. And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM \"This is not appropriate time\" for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. \"The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so,\" Socarides says. \"Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification.\" Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. \"The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military.\" Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton; Andy Towle; and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. \"One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans,\" Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. \"This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors.\" And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he \"will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Employment',2,1,'2362 - C05763323.txt','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities, the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. \"The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities,\" the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Employment',2,2,'2563 - C05764035.txt','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design;'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'En-ghe',1,1,'2640 - C05764161.txt','Mini Schedule 9/18/09 Friday10:10 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Brookings Institution 10:20 am ARRIVE Brookings Institution IP:25 am SPEECH AT THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION 11:30 am Location: Falk Auditorium Approx. 110 ppl expected. You take 08..A. I:I .:15 en DEPART Brookings Institution *En in r.to &Tn. Dcpsitmelt 11:35 am (t) PHONE CALL w/QUARTET ENVOY TONY BILAIR (T) En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 17:0 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR \'ii\'..tiPCY POWELL, 12:20 nm DFRIECTOR. CEI:FRAII. OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE AND DIRECTOR OE HUMAN _RESOURCES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\'h Floor At..pC7\':L 75 ppl expected. 12:3J prri I.> JNCII. w./JIM S\'IEINBERG , 1:30 pm Jam Room, fIth Finer ? !, 1(4 OP vi.1)+.:\'.\'i1 .CRAl Y ?71t1E0 f!$1.11.I,T,EN.GE WINNERS !.:tam Trir...?11 Preps. 1:45 pm HRIEV.IING :cr. 1.11,miri4 2:00 pm Sei.iretary\'s Office 2:A0 min !DEPART State Department *En route Foreign Service Institute  2: Instir\'Ite 3:00 pi). *V2i..Y.0 1- 0 \'1HE .i\'t)1F4,..EiGNI SERVICE INSTITUTE (FSI) ? , Fni-eigr Affairs T-aining Center *Open, press. i\'..118 i licreig..i Sak 1, 101.14: Si 5:10 nm 8:SO 6.4L . 101.?.,.:\' A:111.111.s .A,i7B . L\' mireixs AFB 9:00 ror. FA EPA nr.Pews AFB via 0-5 Air Force Aircraft Tail #90404 \' --Ft( C i1L3\' 9:50 pm 91.1-.2.1..n-6151) BEST COPY AVAILABLE 95','Mini Schedule 9/18/09 Friday10:10 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Brookings Institution 10:20 am ARRIVE Brookings Institution IP:25 am SPEECH AT THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION 11:30 am Location: Falk Auditorium \"Approx. 110 ppl expected. You take 08..A. I:I .:15 en DEPART Brookings Institution *En in r.to &Tn.; Dcpsitmelt 11:35 am (t) PHONE CALL w/QUARTET ENVOY TONY BILAIR (T) En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 17:0; pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR \'ii\'.;.tiPCY POWELL, 12:20 nm DFRIECTOR. CEI:FRAII. OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE AND DIRECTOR OE HUMAN _RESOURCES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\'h Floor At..pC7\':L 75 ppl expected. 12:3J prri I.> JNCII. w./JIM S\'IEINBERG , 1:30 pm Jam Room, fIth Finer ? ;!, ;1(4 OP vi.1)+.:\'.\'i1 .CRAl Y ?71t1E0 f!$1.11.I,T,EN.GE WINNERS !.:tam Trir...?11 Preps. 1:45 pm HRIEV.IING :cr. 1.11,miri4 2:00 pm Sei.iretary\'s Office 2:A0 min !DEPART State Department *En route Foreign Service Institute \" 2:\" Instir\'Ite 3:00 pi). *V2i..;Y.0 1- 0 \'1HE .i\'t)1F4,..EiGNI SERVICE INSTITUTE (FSI) ? , Fni-eigr Affairs T-aining Center *Open, press. i\'..118 i licreig..i Sak 1, 101.14: Si 5:10 nm 8:SO 6.4L . 101.?.,.:\' A:111.111.s .A,i7B . L\' mireixs AFB 9:00 ror. FA EPA nr.Pews AFB via 0-5 Air Force Aircraft Tail #90404 \' --Ft( C i1L3\' 9:50 pm 91.1-.2.1..n-6151) BEST COPY AVAILABLE 95'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Endemic_(epidemiology)',1,1,'2859 - C05764604.txt','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogFYI ----Griginal Message-- Slaughter, Anne-Marie If u go to the actual website it has a great pie. Who says eAi good c.,, ,Acv changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm important shifts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphet.e. rhey j,.st creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. Tuk,cay, arzo:.Julz. \'State Hilary Clinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Gen., ral Asseinhly meeting next \'vcr.. S.ie focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a :- .1m,stio-i, she gave an anSwer that one top State Department official characterized as historic because it Oir tilt tr:it coll.uption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue. coniak?.,.rt i-esonates on several leVeli. On the one, perhaps ciosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the e, ep31 -t: icientffie,z, abuse of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go \'1.com aeirig centcai oi. allied e -ncorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Corrupzort ,s the file\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security thear:r the COACeril is iilegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons ofmass d,,st-ilrVon, terrorism or insurgencits, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, drug:,or num& -sat\'nciz:np? H.-1011 cion\'t it:lei-lay and battle corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as n \'de thus guar.nteeing ft never once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address it -- ran woise? to simply LEggFsv it is endemic the world over and simply a way business gets done among eift.s-sksz:iPci:.41,in F:nleq\'ing oir.:(1d. IS simply reckless. :,e . ? is V, eie.ment of top national security threats ... requires far more than ei\'n. ,?ts capabilities of NZ:10s like Transparency International. It is a job that on the iteligence \',..\'esources to identify and track targets and on the other demands the i?wC.IvtIre?q i t.e, :asiSe many of those who an:, the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top terry-1st or crimli.:3i syndicates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last elnablers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of r ? \' ?  ? Ind COMOrcy, remarks are important. But if she and the auinnscra,:ion .,,an sy.sternati,aini go after the Co( Nption that is linked to many if not most of our greatest','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogFYI ----Griginal Message-- Slaughter, Anne-Marie If u go to the actual website it has a great pie. Who says eAi good c.,, ,Acv changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm important shifts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphet.e. rhey j,.st creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. Tuk,;cay, arzo:.Julz. \'State Hilary Clinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Gen., ral Asseinhly meeting next \'vcr;.. S;.ie focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a :- .1m,stio;-i, she gave an anSwer that one top State Department official characterized as \"historic\" because it \"Oir tilt t;r:it coll.uption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue.\" coniak?.,.rt i-esonates on several leVeli. On the one, perhaps ciosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the e, ;ep31 -t: icientffie,z, abuse of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go \'1.com aeirig centcai oi. allied e -ncorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Corrupzort ,s the file\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security thear:r the COACeril is iilegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons ofmass d,,st-ilrVon, terrorism or insurgencits, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, drug:,or num& -sat\'nciz:np? H.-1011 cion\'t it:lei-lay and battle corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as n \'de; thus guar.;nteeing ft never once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address it -- ran woise? to simply ;;LEggFsv it is endemic the world over and simply a way business gets done among eift.s-s;ksz:iPci:.41,;in F:nleq\'ing oir.:(1d. IS simply reckless. :\",e; . ? is V, eie.ment of top national security threats ... requires far more than ei\'n. ,;?ts capabilities of NZ:10s like Transparency International. It is a job that on the i;;;teligence \',..\'esources to identify and track targets and on the other demands the i?wC.Ivt;Ire?q i; t.e, :asiSe many of those who an:, the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top terry-1st or crimli.:3i syndicates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last elnablers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of r ? \' ? ; ? Ind COMOrcy, remarks are important. But if she and the auin;nscra,:ion ;.,,an sy.sternati,;aini go after the Co( Nption that is linked to many if not most of our greatest'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Energy_security',3,1,'1851 - C05762268.txt','Early Draft: International Energy CoordinatorJake/Jim/Bill: Attached and below is a draft of the international energy coordinator position. I have been speaking with David Goldwyn regarding this position, which the Secretary has offered and he has accepted. We now are in the devil in the details position description both to encompass the scope and authority of the role to accomplish key objectives in international energy security but also to fulfill the mission outlined by the legislation that the Secretary embraced in QFRs from Senator Lugar (who created this position and has been unhappy about it\'s double-hatting in the past rather than a dedicated staffing). Please review and advise of any suggested edits or revisions. My goal is to seek to get this to David in the early afternoon. This is. as you will see. a bit of a high wire act as?I','Early Draft: International Energy CoordinatorJake/Jim/Bill: Attached and below is a draft of the international energy coordinator position. I have been speaking with David Goldwyn regarding this position, which the Secretary has offered and he has accepted. We now are in the devil in the details position description both to encompass the scope and authority of the role to accomplish key objectives in international energy security but also to fulfill the mission outlined by the legislation that the Secretary embraced in QFRs from Senator Lugar (who created this position and has been unhappy about it\'s double-hatting in the past rather than a dedicated staffing). Please review and advise of any suggested edits or revisions. My goal is to seek to get this to David in the early afternoon. This is. as you will see. a bit of a high wire act as?I'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Energy_security',3,1,'1852 - C05762269.txt','Early Draft: International Energy CoordinatorFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Cheryl, David Goldwyn is a very collegial personality, and could make this work either way. Bill Jake/Jim/Bill: Attached and below is a draft of the international energy coordinator position. I have been speaking with David Goldwyn regarding this position, which the Secretary has offered and he has accepted. We now are in the devil in the details position description both to encompass the scope and authority of the role to accomplish key objectives in international energy security but also to fulfill the mission outlined by the legislation that the Secretary embraced in QFRs from Senator Lugar (who created this position and has been unhappy about it\'s double-hatting in the past rather than a dedicated staffing). Please review and advise of any suggested edits or revisions. My goal is to seek to get this to David in the early afternoon. This is, as you will see, a bit of a high wire act as:','Early Draft: International Energy CoordinatorFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Cheryl, David Goldwyn is a very collegial personality, and could make this work either way. Bill Jake/Jim/Bill: Attached and below is a draft of the international energy coordinator position. I have been speaking with David Goldwyn regarding this position, which the Secretary has offered and he has accepted. We now are in the devil in the details position description both to encompass the scope and authority of the role to accomplish key objectives in international energy security but also to fulfill the mission outlined by the legislation that the Secretary embraced in QFRs from Senator Lugar (who created this position and has been unhappy about it\'s double-hatting in the past rather than a dedicated staffing). Please review and advise of any suggested edits or revisions. My goal is to seek to get this to David in the early afternoon. This is, as you will see, a bit of a high wire act as:'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Energy_security',3,1,'2697 - C05764282.txt','Ensuring Energy TransitionsH RC: FYI. This is my point. cdm Hi Cheryl, Thanks for your email. I am on a plane now ? headed back from Istambul. I have not has any time to address this. But I will certainly work on it shortly. And in fact am meeting with David this week to do so. But I also think it is essential to take into account the concerns of the Hill. In Jose\'s hearings and mine, the committee quite explicitly and directly said they expected us to play significant roles in energy. David should certainly have the lead role, as the secretary has said and as the legislation clearly spells out, but we also need to figure out how we can work together. And I am sure that can be done amicably under david\'s overall leadership in this area. But H should be consulted and talk to the SFRC before any changes are made to avoid any surprises and be sure they understand what is being done. And, of course, I want to be sure we bring in Jose on any discussions, since he has important interests in this. Regards, Bob Bob: I hope you are settling in ? looking forward to finding a moment to connect with you. I particularly want to make sure we follow-up on energy in your title and making sure lines are clear in that arena to avoid any dropped balls or missed opportunities. I wanted to flag one matter now because the Secretary has asked David Goldwyn during her look-ahead meeting regarding energy, to move forward on several energy security priorities ? including engaging with key producers like Brazil, Mexico, Angola and Nigeria as well as addressing energy security concerns with consumers like China and India. Given that E/EEB previously had the lead on energy matters before we had an International Energy Coordinator, I want to make sure you and he are properly and smoothly transitioning matters to him.','Ensuring Energy TransitionsH RC: FYI. This is my point. cdm Hi Cheryl, Thanks for your email. I am on a plane now ? headed back from Istambul. I have not has any time to address this. But I will certainly work on it shortly. And in fact am meeting with David this week to do so. But I also think it is essential to take into account the concerns of the Hill. In Jose\'s hearings and mine, the committee quite explicitly and directly said they expected us to play significant roles in energy. David should certainly have the lead role, as the secretary has said and as the legislation clearly spells out, but we also need to figure out how we can work together. And I am sure that can be done amicably under david\'s overall leadership in this area. But H should be consulted and talk to the SFRC before any changes are made to avoid any surprises and be sure they understand what is being done. And, of course, I want to be sure we bring in Jose on any discussions, since he has important interests in this. Regards, Bob Bob: I hope you are settling in ? looking forward to finding a moment to connect with you. I particularly want to make sure we follow-up on energy in your title and making sure lines are clear in that arena to avoid any dropped balls or missed opportunities. I wanted to flag one matter now because the Secretary has asked David Goldwyn during her look-ahead meeting regarding energy, to move forward on several energy security priorities ? including engaging with key producers like Brazil, Mexico, Angola and Nigeria as well as addressing energy security concerns with consumers like China and India. Given that E/EEB previously had the lead on energy matters before we had an International Energy Coordinator, I want to make sure you and he are properly and smoothly transitioning matters to him.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'England',1,1,'1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Englewood,_New_Jersey',6,1,'1119 - C05760371.txt','Qadahfi and New JerseyKudos to all. FYI Media now calling to confirm details put out in this statement. Ian Libyan Reps tell Rothman Quaddafi not coming to Englewood FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 28, 2009 4:04 pm EST Contact: Bob Decheine (202) 550-7869 Washington, D.C. based representatives of the Libyan government have informed Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) that Col. Moammar Quaddafi, will not be staying in Englewood, New Jersey if he comes to the United States for the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly next month. This information has not yet been confirmed by the White House or the State Department. I am very pleased that Moammar Quaddafi will apparently not be coming to Englewood. His appearance would have presented unnecessary safety and security issues for the residents of Englewood and the Libyan diplomats, said Rothman. I want to thank President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the literally dozens of their appointees I have had the pleasure to work so closely with over the past seven days in achieving this result. I also want to thank the Libyan government for their hard work and consideration in resolving this matter in such a positive fashion. Thanks, Pat. Adding Erica. Colleagues On the assumption that the Department is ready to take the position that we will not permit him to use the NJ property, recommend the following after consultations with the lawyers and experts who handle our hostship responsibilities The Department of State has consulted with the Government of Libya regarding the impending visit of Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi to attend the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. In keeping with prior arrangements, the Englewood, New Jersey property is not available for any use in connection with the upcoming visit I don\'t think that we want/need to get into particulars about boroughs within NYC Regards Pat p.s. am not sure he is President, I think [but am not sure] that is isn\'t just called Colonel PJ Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT','Qadahfi and New JerseyKudos to all. FYI Media now calling to confirm details put out in this statement. Ian Libyan Reps tell Rothman Quaddafi not coming to Englewood FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 28, 2009 4:04 pm EST Contact: Bob Decheine (202) 550-7869 Washington, D.C. based representatives of the Libyan government have informed Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) that Col. Moammar Quaddafi, will not be staying in Englewood, New Jersey if he comes to the United States for the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly next month. This information has not yet been confirmed by the White House or the State Department. \"I am very pleased that Moammar Quaddafi will apparently not be coming to Englewood. His appearance would have presented unnecessary safety and security issues for the residents of Englewood and the Libyan diplomats,\" said Rothman. I want to thank President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the literally dozens of their appointees I have had the pleasure to work so closely with over the past seven days in achieving this result. I also want to thank the Libyan government for their hard work and consideration in resolving this matter in such a positive fashion.\" Thanks, Pat. Adding Erica. Colleagues On the assumption that the Department is ready to take the position that we will not permit him to use the NJ property, recommend the following after consultations with the lawyers and experts who handle our \"hostship\" responsibilities The Department of State has consulted with the Government of Libya regarding the impending visit of Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi to attend the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. In keeping with prior arrangements, the Englewood, New Jersey property is not available for any use in connection with the upcoming visit I don\'t think that we want/need to get into particulars about boroughs within NYC Regards Pat p.s. am not sure he is \"President\", I think [but am not sure] that is isn\'t just called \"Colonel\" PJ Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Englewood,_New_Jersey',6,1,'2785 - C05764475.txt','Qaddafi at UNGA - Congressman Rothman and Senator Lautenberg Objectionsfyi Jim, Cheryl and Bill: We have a Congressional issue that is moving a bit too slowly through the building that you should know about. Rep. Steve Rothman (D-NJ) and Senator Lautenberg have contacted us alarmed by the news that Qaddafi will come to UNGA and allegedly overnight at the residence of the Libyan PermRep in Englewood.. Rothman has called our office directly and threatened holy war and Fox news if the State Department allows this. A few minutes ago we also got a letter from Sen. Lautenberg to the Secretary expressing similar concerns. The anger is of course over the hero\'s welcome for Megrahi. An action memo for Jim to consider on how to deal with Qaddafi\'s visit is in the works, but I fear Rothman will head for the microphones before Jim gets the memo. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204','Qaddafi at UNGA - Congressman Rothman and Senator Lautenberg Objectionsfyi Jim, Cheryl and Bill: We have a Congressional issue that is moving a bit too slowly through the building that you should know about. Rep. Steve Rothman (D-NJ) and Senator Lautenberg have contacted us alarmed by the news that Qaddafi will come to UNGA and allegedly overnight at the residence of the Libyan PermRep in Englewood.. Rothman has called our office directly and threatened holy war and Fox news \"if the State Department allows this.\" A few minutes ago we also got a letter from Sen. Lautenberg to the Secretary expressing similar concerns. The anger is of course over the \"hero\'s welcome\" for Megrahi. An action memo for Jim to consider on how to deal with Qaddafi\'s visit is in the works, but I fear Rothman will head for the microphones before Jim gets the memo. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Englewood,_New_Jersey',6,1,'2828 - C05764544.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Englewood,_New_Jersey',6,1,'2831 - C05764547.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Englewood,_New_Jersey',6,1,'2924 - C05764699.txt','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks; they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options; he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today; if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras; it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Englewood,_New_Jersey',6,1,'2948 - C05764749.txt','Qadahfi and New JerseyFYI Media now calling to confirm details put out in this statement. Ian Libyan Reps tell Rothman Quaddafi not coming to Englewood FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 28, 2009 4:04 pm EST Contact: Bob Decheine (202) 550-7869 Washington, D.C. based representatives of the Libyan government have informed Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) that Col. Moammar Quaddafi, will not be staying in Englewood, New Jersey if he comes to the United States for the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly next month. This information has not yet been confirmed by the White House or the State Department. I am very pleased that Moammar Quaddafi will apparently not be coming to Englewood. His appearance would have presented unnecessary safety and security issues for the residents of Englewood and the Libyan diplomats, said Rothman. I want to thank President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the literally dozens of their appointees I have had the pleasure to work so closely with over the past seven days in achieving this result. I also want to thank the Libyan government for their hard work and consideration in resolving this matter in such a positive fashion. Thanks, Pat. Adding Erica. 2R7 Colleagues On the assumption that the Department is ready to take the position that we will not permit him to use the NJ property, recommend the following after consultations with the lawyers and experts who handle our hostship responsibilities The Department of State has consulted with the Government of Libya regarding the impending visit of Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi to attend the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. In keeping with prior arrangements, the Englewood, New Jersey property is not available for any use in connection with the upcoming visit I don\'t think that we want/need to get into particulars about boroughs within NYC Regards Pat p.s. am not sure he is President, I think [but am not sure] that is isn\'t just called Colonel Pi Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT 289','Qadahfi and New JerseyFYI Media now calling to confirm details put out in this statement. Ian Libyan Reps tell Rothman Quaddafi not coming to Englewood FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 28, 2009 4:04 pm EST Contact: Bob Decheine (202) 550-7869 Washington, D.C. based representatives of the Libyan government have informed Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) that Col. Moammar Quaddafi, will not be staying in Englewood, New Jersey if he comes to the United States for the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly next month. This information has not yet been confirmed by the White House or the State Department. \"I am very pleased that Moammar Quaddafi will apparently not be coming to Englewood. His appearance would have presented unnecessary safety and security issues for the residents of Englewood and the Libyan diplomats,\" said Rothman. I want to thank President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the literally dozens of their appointees I have had the pleasure to work so closely with over the past seven days in achieving this result. I also want to thank the Libyan government for their hard work and consideration in resolving this matter in such a positive fashion.\" Thanks, Pat. Adding Erica. 2R7 Colleagues On the assumption that the Department is ready to take the position that we will not permit him to use the NJ property, recommend the following after consultations with the lawyers and experts who handle our \"hostship\" responsibilities The Department of State has consulted with the Government of Libya regarding the impending visit of Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi to attend the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. In keeping with prior arrangements, the Englewood, New Jersey property is not available for any use in connection with the upcoming visit I don\'t think that we want/need to get into particulars about boroughs within NYC Regards Pat p.s. am not sure he is \"President\", I think [but am not sure] that is isn\'t just called \"Colonel\" Pi Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT 289'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'English_Americans',1,1,'3598 - C05766325.txt','new Iran-China oil deal, reported in Iran (in English) and inChina (in Chinese) Thread-Topic: new Iran-China oil deal, reported in Iran (in English) and in China (in Chinese) Thread-Index: AcpBGGFHC5WfqWtwQI2s1vNKPmzX9AApt+aV Message-ID: <786762D781A7FF4FAC906089213404488035045C315@CLNTINET08.clinton.local> Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator:','new Iran-China oil deal, reported in Iran (in English) and inChina (in Chinese) Thread-Topic: new Iran-China oil deal, reported in Iran (in English)\" and in China (in Chinese) Thread-Index: AcpBGGFHC5WfqWtwQI2s1vNKPmzX9AApt+aV Message-ID: <786762D781A7FF4FAC906089213404488035045C315@CLNTINET08.clinton.local> Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator:'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'English_language',1,1,'369 - C05758526.txt','All 3 calls confirmedWill I get info/names for Philipines and Indonesia? All speak english. Ops will connect. In order are: - 9am: Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo. - 9:15am: Indonesian FM Wirajuda. - 9:30am: Thai FM Kasit','All 3 calls confirmedWill I get info/names for Philipines and Indonesia? All speak english. Ops will connect. In order are: - 9am: Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo. - 9:15am: Indonesian FM Wirajuda. - 9:30am: Thai FM Kasit'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'English_studies',1,1,'1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Enrique_Krauze',1,1,'1255 - C05760580.txt','Univision coverage of S tripFYI - email to me and Jake from Lourdes - the woman we intend to steal I believe ... Cdm Just saw a portion of S interview with Jorge Ramos. She hit the ball out of the park on the question framed around Enrique Krauze\'s NYT op-ed today about US moral hypocrisy. I don\'t think he was expecting her to give a categorical answer and address the issue head on. They teased her response to a question about Chavez\'s comment that Obama is ignorant. They will air it in Ramos\' Sunday talk show. My mom saw the Telemundo interview with Sevcec. She said that one was more personal and friendly. Meanwhile, the coverage out of Mexico City featured Espinosa welcoming the WH announcement today as consistent with the overall policy goals while calling on us to do more. Did she do Patricia Junot of CNN en Espanol? You\'ve prob seen the promo: Anderson Cooper is reporting from the border \'the war next door for the next two days. They had a pretty dramatic set-up piece today. 22','Univision coverage of S tripFYI - email to me and Jake from Lourdes - the woman we intend to steal I believe ... Cdm Just saw a portion of S interview with Jorge Ramos. She hit the ball out of the park on the question framed around Enrique Krauze\'s NYT op-ed today about US moral hypocrisy. I don\'t think he was expecting her to give a categorical answer and address the issue head on. They teased her response to a question about Chavez\'s comment that Obama is ignorant. They will air it in Ramos\' Sunday talk show. My mom saw the Telemundo interview with Sevcec. She said that one was more personal and friendly. Meanwhile, the coverage out of Mexico City featured Espinosa welcoming the WH announcement today as consistent with the overall policy goals while calling on us to do more. Did she do Patricia Junot of CNN en Espanol? You\'ve prob seen the promo: Anderson Cooper is reporting from the border \'the war next door\" for the next two days. They had a pretty dramatic set-up piece today. 22'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Entebbe',2,1,'1410 - C05761113.txt','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesThat is good news. Also, I\'m around if you want to catch up until 4 when I leave for a wedding and to NY. See traffic below ? read down We will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesThat is good news. Also, I\'m around if you want to catch up until 4 when I leave for a wedding and to NY. See traffic below ? read down We will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Entebbe',2,1,'3653 - C05766481.txt','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesWe will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others I love how these leaders always claim they didn\'t know about the legislation. Same thing Karzai said. But if this gets done, I\'d like to put it out in a small way that we fixed it, just to have as a marker out there for the big speech, whenever it is. FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesWe will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others I love how these leaders always claim they didn\'t know about the legislation. Same thing Karzai said. But if this gets done, I\'d like to put it out in a small way that we fixed it, just to have as a marker out there for the big speech, whenever it is. FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Entertainment_for_All',1,1,'1928 - C05762471.txt','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxingFyi Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are e all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, They are sincere people, who are Thanks and best wishes, Stu David\'s secretary told me the letter was faxed to Secretary Clinton around 4:30. I will send you the PDF from David\'s office when they send it to me. All the best, Sam gone already. 41','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxingFyi Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are e all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, They are sincere people, who are Thanks and best wishes, Stu David\'s secretary told me the letter was faxed to Secretary Clinton around 4:30. I will send you the PDF from David\'s office when they send it to me. All the best, Sam gone already. 41'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Entertainment_Weekly',1,1,'3081 - C05764980.txt','RingersAttachments: IMG00101-20091017-1749jpg I\'m reading an old Entertainment Weekly and came across a promotional photo of Hope Davis and Dennis Quaid as you and President Clinton (along with Michael Sheen and Helen McCrory as the Blairs), for the HBO movie called The Special Relationship (due in the spring) - thought you\'d get a kick out of seeing a photo of the photo, attached In the caption, Hope Davis says, They made special teeth for me because Hillary\'s are very unique. When I popped them in, I suddenly looked very much like her.','RingersAttachments: IMG00101-20091017-1749jpg I\'m reading an old Entertainment Weekly and came across a promotional photo of Hope Davis and Dennis Quaid as you and President Clinton (along with Michael Sheen and Helen McCrory as the Blairs), for the HBO movie called \"The Special Relationship\" (due in the spring) - thought you\'d get a kick out of seeing a photo of the photo, attached In the caption, Hope Davis says, \"They made special teeth for me because Hillary\'s are very unique. When I popped them in, I suddenly looked very much like her.\"'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Entourage_(TV_series)',1,1,'2712 - C05764306.txt','The global food security video is absolutely fantastic!Dear Cheryl, I don\'t know who the Goodspot Production company is, but they certainly hit the sweet spot on this one. So powerful, visually and the narration. I\'m sending it all over the place. The Secretary talked to Jim about the video (they ran into each other at National Airport, go figure). We\'re going to send the link to all the House Hunger Caucus members and encourage them to put it on their web sites. In the meantime, knowing how much leisure time you have on your hands, and using Matt Damon as the link between the two, check out this video clip from this week\'s episode of Entourage where Matt Damon talks about US domestic hunger ? hilarious, but tough ? (And, in my typical single-minded way, if you do a Spanish version of your global food security video, you might want to ask Juanes to do the narration ? I\'m pretty sure he\'d say yes.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJQZXnVrtpM Enjoy! Cindy','The global food security video is absolutely fantastic!Dear Cheryl, I don\'t know who the Goodspot Production company is, but they certainly hit the \"sweet spot\" on this one. So powerful, visually and the narration. I\'m sending it all over the place. The Secretary talked to Jim about the video (they ran into each other at National Airport, go figure). We\'re going to send the link to all the House Hunger Caucus members and encourage them to put it on their web sites. In the meantime, knowing how much leisure time you have on your hands, and using Matt Damon as the \"link\" between the two, check out this video clip from this week\'s episode of Entourage where Matt Damon talks about US domestic hunger ? hilarious, but tough ? (And, in my typical single-minded way, if you do a Spanish version of your global food security video, you might want to ask Juanes to do the narration ? I\'m pretty sure he\'d say yes.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJQZXnVrtpM Enjoy! Cindy'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Environmental_policy',1,1,'3673 - C05766524.txt','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had hijacked negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of hijacking efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked, he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a hijacker. Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme, she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing. The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests, Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited. China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions, said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo, wrote Li.','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had \"hijacked\" negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of \"hijacking\" efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. \"We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked,\" he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a \"hijacker.\" Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. \"The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme,\" she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. \"Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing.\" The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. \"Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests,\" Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. \"The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited.\" China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. \"Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions,\" said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. \"Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo,\" wrote Li.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Equal_pay_for_equal_work',1,1,'2771 - C05764451.txt','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillCheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September ?to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. Here are some points to consider for such a possible call: ? Timely enactment of the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops appropriation is critical to national security. ? Operating under a Continuing Resolution for any extended period of time will negatively impact both State operations and foreign assistance programs. ? For example, the funds available to support State operations in Iraq are estimated to last only through the first quarter of FY 2010. In addition our urgent hiring plans will be stifled, pay equity authorities will lapse, and we will be without the necessary resources to implement our agenda on food security, climate change, and global health. ? I urge you to take up the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops bill as early as possible in September. Background A','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillCheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September ?to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. Here are some points to consider for such a possible call: ? Timely enactment of the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops appropriation is critical to national security. ? Operating under a Continuing Resolution for any extended period of time will negatively impact both State operations and foreign assistance programs. ? For example, the funds available to support State operations in Iraq are estimated to last only through the first quarter of FY 2010. In addition our urgent hiring plans will be stifled, pay equity authorities will lapse, and we will be without the necessary resources to implement our agenda on food security, climate change, and global health. ? I urge you to take up the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops bill as early as possible in September. Background A'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Eric_Boswell_(songwriter)',2,1,'2558 - C05764020.txt','POGO allegations - documents POGO allegationsAttachments: Attachment 6.pdf Attachments 1-5.pdf Sec Clinton Letter 09-01-09.pdf Oscar pls print this letter for hrc Its very imp Cheryl is discussing with hrc. Are you aware of these documents? CNN apparently has them as well and will ask the briefing. We need to say something strong besides default mode there\'s an ongoing investigation and I can\'t comment. Julie: Eric has them, but here\'s a backdoor set for you. You got these from DS.... Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General - U.S. Department of State (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) 12 DS ? Spokesman Ian Kelly, who is briefing today, would like to see the materials, please. Can you provide them to him? JMR ALL: Eric Boswell that the 3-part package that I mentioned to Robert this AM. It has 1) The 10-page POGO letter to Secy Clinton 2) 5 witness statements 3) 12 images Please let me know if PA needs these from us. Just now, the IG would prefer you request these items from Eric B. Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General U.S. Department of State 2121 Virginia Ave. NW (SA-3) Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) burgesst@state.gov Mailing address: 2201 C Street, N.W. Suite 8100, SA-3 Washington, D.C. 20522-0308 13','POGO allegations - documents POGO allegationsAttachments: Attachment 6.pdf; Attachments 1-5.pdf; Sec Clinton Letter 09-01-09.pdf Oscar pls print this letter for hrc Its very imp Cheryl is discussing with hrc. Are you aware of these documents? CNN apparently has them as well and will ask the briefing. We need to say something strong besides default mode \"there\'s an ongoing investigation and I can\'t comment.\" Julie: Eric has them, but here\'s a backdoor set for you. You got these from DS.... Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General - U.S. Department of State (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) 12 DS ? Spokesman Ian Kelly, who is briefing today, would like to see the materials, please. Can you provide them to him? JMR ALL: Eric Boswell that the 3-part package that I mentioned to Robert this AM. It has 1) The 10-page POGO letter to Secy Clinton 2) 5 witness statements 3) 12 images Please let me know if PA needs these from us. Just now, the IG would prefer you request these items from Eric B. Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General U.S. Department of State 2121 Virginia Ave. NW (SA-3) Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) burgesst@state.gov Mailing address: 2201 C Street, N.W. Suite 8100, SA-3 Washington, D.C. 20522-0308 13'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Eric_Boswell_(songwriter)',2,1,'2737 - C05764361.txt','FOLLOW ON. Fast reporting team to the secretary Corrected Copy. FULL TEXT RESPONSE sorry for blackberry fingers. ArmorGroup/POG IssueFYI Cheryl I think this gets what the Secretary needs right away Saving the blue ribbon panel to address your good question of I led the blackwater panel and am willing to lead again Would recommend taking someone retired from outside of State who has contracting oversight experience and some Hill credibility. --- would suggest Would also get one other outsider with some experience in overseeing contract security overseas (impt fact is overseas) Fourth member would be eric boswell Regards Pat Philippe I fully agree that we have to act fast and demonstrate that the Secretary will not accept either failure to follow the contract or improper conduct But a blue ribbon panel takes time to assemble, coordinate with other agencies and get a report out We must move faster 42','FOLLOW ON. Fast reporting team to the secretary Corrected Copy. FULL TEXT RESPONSE sorry for blackberry fingers. ArmorGroup/POG IssueFYI Cheryl I think this gets what the Secretary needs right away Saving the blue ribbon panel to address your good question of I led the blackwater panel and am willing to lead again Would recommend taking someone retired from outside of State who has contracting oversight experience and some Hill credibility. --- would suggest Would also get one other outsider with some experience in overseeing contract security overseas (impt fact is overseas) Fourth member would be eric boswell Regards Pat Philippe I fully agree that we have to act fast and demonstrate that the Secretary will not accept either failure to follow the contract or improper conduct But a blue ribbon panel takes time to assemble, coordinate with other agencies and get a report out We must move faster 42'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Eric_Cantor',1,1,'1726 - C05761775.txt','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding] they just don\'t want to support it on this bill, Pelosi said Thursday, So we have to do that with all Democratic votes. She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a national security initiative because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists, she said. It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate. House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days, said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. \"I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding]; they just don\'t want to support it on this bill,\" Pelosi said Thursday, \"So we have to do that with all Democratic votes.\" She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a \"national security initiative\" because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. \"I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists,\" she said. \"It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate.\" House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. \"We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days,\" said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Eric_Gioia',1,1,'2894 - C05764653.txt','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\'  Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing, he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period, he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. \"Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\' \" Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. \"Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing,\" he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. \"What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period,\" he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Eric_Goosby',2,1,'1844 - C05762260.txt','Mini Schedule 6/9/097:45 am ARRIVE The Vice President\'s Residence 7:45 am WEEKLY BREAKFAST w/VICE PRESIDENT BlDEN 8:30 am The Vice President\'s Residence 8:30 am DEPART The Vice President\'s Residence *En route State Department 8:40 am ARRIVE State Department 8:40 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am CALL TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office *5 Members: McGovern, Donald Payne, Sam Farr, Niki Tsongas and Doris Matsui. 10:00am OFFICE TIME 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am MEETING w/ERIC GOOSBY, NOMINEE FOR GLOBAL AIDS 11:00 am COORDINATOR Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/MONGOLIAN FOREIGN MINISTER SUICHBAATAR 11:30 am BATBOLD Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray w/ welcome remarks in Treaty Room preceding. 12:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:15 pm ARRIVE White House 12:15 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/LARRY SUMMERS, DIRECTOR NATIONAL 1:15 pm ECONOMIC COUNCIL White House Mess 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30 pm OFFICE TIME 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MIICE FROMAN, NSC 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEKLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 6:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 29','Mini Schedule 6/9/097:45 am ARRIVE The Vice President\'s Residence 7:45 am WEEKLY BREAKFAST w/VICE PRESIDENT BlDEN 8:30 am The Vice President\'s Residence 8:30 am DEPART The Vice President\'s Residence *En route State Department 8:40 am ARRIVE State Department 8:40 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am CALL TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office *5 Members: McGovern, Donald Payne, Sam Farr, Niki Tsongas and Doris Matsui. 10:00am OFFICE TIME 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am MEETING w/ERIC GOOSBY, NOMINEE FOR GLOBAL AIDS 11:00 am COORDINATOR Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/MONGOLIAN FOREIGN MINISTER SUICHBAATAR 11:30 am BATBOLD Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray w/ welcome remarks in Treaty Room preceding. 12:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:15 pm ARRIVE White House 12:15 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/LARRY SUMMERS, DIRECTOR NATIONAL 1:15 pm ECONOMIC COUNCIL White House Mess 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30 pm OFFICE TIME 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MIICE FROMAN, NSC 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEKLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 6:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 29'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Eric_Goosby',2,1,'1912 - C05762436.txt','Good news!Yeah! Hi guys ? Just wanted to share the exciting news that Andrew Shapiro was confirmed today as Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs! Also confirmed today: Bonnie D. Jenkins for Coordinator for Threat Reduction Programs (with the Rank of Ambassador), Eric Goosby for Ambassador at Large and Global AIDS Coordinator, and Eric P. Schwartz for Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees and Migration. Congrats! Caroline 21','Good news!Yeah! Hi guys ? Just wanted to share the exciting news that Andrew Shapiro was confirmed today as Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs! Also confirmed today: Bonnie D. Jenkins for Coordinator for Threat Reduction Programs (with the Rank of Ambassador), Eric Goosby for Ambassador at Large and Global AIDS Coordinator, and Eric P. Schwartz for Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees and Migration. Congrats! Caroline 21'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Eric_Holder',3,1,'1033 - C05760248.txt','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as terrorist and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as \"terrorist\" and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Eric_Holder',3,1,'1073 - C05760312.txt','What can we do?Thx. Pls read the following. I\'ve followed this case B6 B5 Sullivan, Jacob J B6 B5 Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated.','What can we do?Thx. Pls read the following. I\'ve followed this case B6 B5 Sullivan, Jacob J B6 B5 Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Eric_Holder',3,1,'1982 - C05762580.txt','NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H.Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H. By CAROL E. LEE Tensions between the White House and the NAACP over President Obama.s upcoming address at the groups 100th ... ....anniversary celebration were *not totally resolved after leaders of the influential civil rights organization met with two senior White House aides Thursday morning. *There.s some scheduling adjustments that have to be made,* Julian Bond told POLITICO as he left the West Wing. But he.s coming.. Bond and Hilary Shelton, the NAACP.s vice president for advocacy, said they met with White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and her chief of staff, Michael Strautmanis. Bond said the NAACP and the White House have agreed on a date ? July 16 but have yet to settle on a time when Obama will address the groups conference. At issue is the venue. Ideally Obama.s speech would be at a location that makes it easy for everyone to see him* Bond said. So far the White House has rejected some suggestions including Yankee Stadium ? citing security reasons, and there is a dispute over exactly what time he will speak. *It was a healthy, helpful conversation,. Shelton said of the meeting. Shelton and Bond said they did not see Obama while they were in the West Wing for roughly 45 minutes. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to address the NAACP.s conference on July 13, they said, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also trying to schedule in appearance. The conference is being held from July 11 to 16. Shelton noted that Obama has not missed an annual NAACP meeting since he was elected to the Senate in','NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H.Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H. By CAROL E. LEE Tensions between the White House and the NAACP over President Obama.s upcoming address at the groups 100th ... ....anniversary celebration were *not totally resolved after leaders of the influential civil rights organization met with two senior White House aides Thursday morning. *There.s some scheduling adjustments that have to be made,* Julian Bond told POLITICO as he left the West Wing. But he.s coming.. Bond and Hilary Shelton, the NAACP.s vice president for advocacy, said they met with White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and her chief of staff, Michael Strautmanis. Bond said the NAACP and the White House have agreed on a date ? July 16 but have yet to settle on a time when Obama will address the groups conference. At issue is the venue. Ideally Obama.s speech would be at a location that makes it easy for everyone to see him* Bond said. So far the White House has rejected some suggestions including Yankee Stadium ? citing security reasons, and there is a dispute over exactly what time he will speak. *It was a healthy, helpful conversation,. Shelton said of the meeting. Shelton and Bond said they did not see Obama while they were in the West Wing for roughly 45 minutes. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to address the NAACP.s conference on July 13, they said, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also trying to schedule in appearance. The conference is being held from July 11 to 16. Shelton noted that Obama has not missed an annual NAACP meeting since he was elected to the Senate in'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Eric_Massa',1,1,'1894 - C05762384.txt','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Eric_P._Schmitt',2,1,'3028 - C05764902.txt','NYTFyi FYI, I have been informed by Eric Schmitt of the New York Times that the story regarding possible end use agreement violations will run in tomorrow\'s paper. Based on a number of interactions over the past 48 hours, it will focus on the array of Pakistan\'s efforts, including possible reconfiguration of US-provided systems without prior authorization, to develop land-attack offensive missile options. The story will mention US-provided and indigenous Pakistani systems. In response, we have highlighted the fact that we take this seriously we took aggressive action when we became aware of developments we proactively engaged Pakistan at the highest levels we kept Congress fully informed and that Pakistan has responded to our concerns and that there will be mutually-agreed inspections to address our concerns. 321','NYTFyi FYI, I have been informed by Eric Schmitt of the New York Times that the story regarding possible end use agreement violations will run in tomorrow\'s paper. Based on a number of interactions over the past 48 hours, it will focus on the array of Pakistan\'s efforts, including possible reconfiguration of US-provided systems without prior authorization, to develop land-attack offensive missile options. The story will mention US-provided and indigenous Pakistani systems. In response, we have highlighted the fact that we take this seriously; we took aggressive action when we became aware of developments; we proactively engaged Pakistan at the highest levels; we kept Congress fully informed; and that Pakistan has responded to our concerns and that there will be mutually-agreed inspections to address our concerns. 321'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Eric_P._Schmitt',2,1,'3628 - C05766418.txt','NYT Piece on Eikenberry CablesThe leaking of classified material is a breach not only of trust, it is I WI also a breach of the law. In either event, we should seek a full investigation and send a deterrent message to the community that this type of security breach is unacceptable and seriously jeopardizes our national interest. Can you advise what have been steps taken in the past in these types of matters as I would like to ensure we take agressive action. Cdm FYI, there is a just released story on the front page of NYTimes.com that re-prints in full Amb. Eikenberry\'s November 2009 Cables (full story pasted below): http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/26/worldiasia/26strategy.html?hp and http://documents.nytimes.com/eikenberry-s-memos-on-the-strategy-in-afghanistan?hp#p=1 January 26,2010 U.S. Envoy\'s Cables Show Concerns on Afghan War Plans By ERIC SCHMITT WASHINGTON ? The United States ambassador in Kabul warned his superiors here in November that President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan is not an adequate strategic partner and continues to shun responsibility for any sovereign burden, according to a','NYT Piece on Eikenberry CablesThe leaking of classified material is a breach not only of trust, it is I WI also a breach of the law. In either event, we should seek a full investigation and send a deterrent message to the community that this type of security breach is unacceptable and seriously jeopardizes our national interest. Can you advise what have been steps taken in the past in these types of matters as I would like to ensure we take agressive action. Cdm FYI, there is a just released story on the front page of NYTimes.com that re-prints in full Amb. Eikenberry\'s November 2009 Cables (full story pasted below): http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/26/worldiasia/26strategy.html?hp and http://documents.nytimes.com/eikenberry-s-memos-on-the-strategy-in-afghanistan?hp#p=1 January 26,2010 U.S. Envoy\'s Cables Show Concerns on Afghan War Plans By ERIC SCHMITT WASHINGTON ? The United States ambassador in Kabul warned his superiors here in November that President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan \"is not an adequate strategic partner\" and \"continues to shun responsibility for any sovereign burden,\" according to a'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Eric_P._Schwartz',1,1,'1912 - C05762436.txt','Good news!Yeah! Hi guys ? Just wanted to share the exciting news that Andrew Shapiro was confirmed today as Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs! Also confirmed today: Bonnie D. Jenkins for Coordinator for Threat Reduction Programs (with the Rank of Ambassador), Eric Goosby for Ambassador at Large and Global AIDS Coordinator, and Eric P. Schwartz for Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees and Migration. Congrats! Caroline 21','Good news!Yeah! Hi guys ? Just wanted to share the exciting news that Andrew Shapiro was confirmed today as Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs! Also confirmed today: Bonnie D. Jenkins for Coordinator for Threat Reduction Programs (with the Rank of Ambassador), Eric Goosby for Ambassador at Large and Global AIDS Coordinator, and Eric P. Schwartz for Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees and Migration. Congrats! Caroline 21'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Eric_Schwartz_(songwriter)',1,1,'1945 - C05762526.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/1/098:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PHOTO w/JOSE VILLARREAL, NOMINEE FOR COMMISSIONER 9:25 am GENERAL, SHANGHAI EXPO 2010 Secretary\'s Outer Office 9:25 am PHOTO OP w/ WANDA, GREGORY, & NATIKA WASHINGTON Secy\'s Outer Office *Natilca works for Lew Lukens, Wanda and Gregory are her parents. 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES AND SECRETARY GATES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:45 am White House Situation Room 11:45 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR US AMBASSADOR TO IRELAND, 12:20 pm DANIEL ROONEY Treaty Room *Approx. 30 ppl. expected. 12:30 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD MORNINGSTAR 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00pm MEETING w/AMB. DAVID CHOQUEHUANCA, MINISTER OF FOREIGN 2:30 pm AFFAIRS, BOLIVIA Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:45pm MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARY ERIC SCHWARTZ 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm HOLD FOR ROSEMARIE 3:20 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/HUMA AND LONA 3:45pm Secretary\'s Office 4:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/EILEEN CHAMBERLIN DONOHOE 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY PRIME MINISTER 5:15 pm SALAM FAYYAD Secretary\'s Outer Office *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 5:20 pm DEPART State Department En Route White House. 5:30 pm ARRIVE White House 5:30 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ POTUS 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Private Residence 2','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/1/098:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PHOTO w/JOSE VILLARREAL, NOMINEE FOR COMMISSIONER 9:25 am GENERAL, SHANGHAI EXPO 2010 Secretary\'s Outer Office 9:25 am PHOTO OP w/ WANDA, GREGORY, & NATIKA WASHINGTON Secy\'s Outer Office *Natilca works for Lew Lukens, Wanda and Gregory are her parents. 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES AND SECRETARY GATES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:45 am White House Situation Room 11:45 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR US AMBASSADOR TO IRELAND, 12:20 pm DANIEL ROONEY Treaty Room *Approx. 30 ppl. expected. 12:30 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD MORNINGSTAR 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00pm MEETING w/AMB. DAVID CHOQUEHUANCA, MINISTER OF FOREIGN 2:30 pm AFFAIRS, BOLIVIA Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:45pm MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARY ERIC SCHWARTZ 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm HOLD FOR ROSEMARIE 3:20 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/HUMA AND LONA 3:45pm Secretary\'s Office 4:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/EILEEN CHAMBERLIN DONOHOE 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY PRIME MINISTER 5:15 pm SALAM FAYYAD Secretary\'s Outer Office *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 5:20 pm DEPART State Department \"En Route White House. 5:30 pm ARRIVE White House 5:30 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ POTUS 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:50 pm DEPART State Department \"En route Private Residence 2'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'ESET_NOD32',1,1,'1623 - C05761481.txt','Drawings sent last weekAttachments: WhitePlains - 09-12-14 - deltransltr- explain dwgs sent to Oscar last week.pdf Pls print. Dear Madam Secretary, Please see attached letter regarding drawings sent last week per request to Oscar. Hard copy to your attention is being fedexed to NY address. Thank you, Donald Donald Lococo Architects, LLC 3413 1/2 M Street, NW Suite A Washington, DC 20007 202 337 4422 phone 202 337 2622 fax Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4687 (20091214) The message was checked by ESET N0D32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com','Drawings sent last weekAttachments: WhitePlains - 09-12-14 - deltransltr- explain dwgs sent to Oscar last week.pdf Pls print. Dear Madam Secretary, Please see attached letter regarding drawings sent last week per request to Oscar. Hard copy to your attention is being fedexed to NY address. Thank you, Donald Donald Lococo Architects, LLC 3413 1/2 M Street, NW Suite A Washington, DC 20007 202 337 4422 phone 202 337 2622 fax Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4687 (20091214) The message was checked by ESET N0D32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Espen_Barth_Eide',1,1,'3526 - C05766182.txt','Mini Schedule 9/25/09 Friday9:15 am MEETING w/liELGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER LETERME 9:45 am Room 34H 10:00 am 11:00 am HAITI KEY PLAYERS MEETING Jade Room 11:05 am DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Canadian Mission 11:15 am ARRIVE Canadian Mission 11:20 am 11:30 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm PULL-ASIDE w/SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY- GENERAL KM EIDE 14th Floor FRIENDS OF AFGHANISTAN MEETING 14th Floor 12:05 pm DEPART Canadian Mission *En route Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:20 pm 12:40 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 12:45 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Sheraton Hotel and Towers 12:55 pm ARRIVE Sheraton Hotel and Towers 1:00 pm CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE CLOSING PLENARY 3:00 pm Main Ballroom 3:05 pm DEPART Sheraton Hotel and Towers *En route Waldorf-Astoria 3:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 3:20 pm TAPING OF FACE THE NATION INTERVIEW w/HARRY SMITH 3:40 pm 34th Floor 3:45 pm MEETING w/CARIBBEAN FOREIGN MINISTERS 4:45 pm Jade Room 4:50 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:55 pm Outside of Room 35H 5:00 pm MEETING w/INDIAN EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER KRISHNA 5:25 pm Room 35H 5:30 pm MEETING w/AZERBAIJANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAMMADYAROV 6:00 pm Room 35H 6:05 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Ritz-Carlton Hotel','Mini Schedule 9/25/09 Friday9:15 am MEETING w/liELGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER LETERME 9:45 am Room 34H 10:00 am 11:00 am HAITI KEY PLAYERS MEETING Jade Room 11:05 am DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Canadian Mission 11:15 am ARRIVE Canadian Mission 11:20 am 11:30 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm PULL-ASIDE w/SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY- GENERAL KM EIDE 14th Floor FRIENDS OF AFGHANISTAN MEETING 14th Floor 12:05 pm DEPART Canadian Mission *En route Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:20 pm 12:40 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 12:45 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Sheraton Hotel and Towers 12:55 pm ARRIVE Sheraton Hotel and Towers 1:00 pm CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE CLOSING PLENARY 3:00 pm Main Ballroom 3:05 pm DEPART Sheraton Hotel and Towers *En route Waldorf-Astoria 3:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 3:20 pm TAPING OF \"FACE THE NATION\" INTERVIEW w/HARRY SMITH 3:40 pm 34th Floor 3:45 pm MEETING w/CARIBBEAN FOREIGN MINISTERS 4:45 pm Jade Room 4:50 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:55 pm Outside of Room 35H 5:00 pm MEETING w/INDIAN EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER KRISHNA 5:25 pm Room 35H 5:30 pm MEETING w/AZERBAIJANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAMMADYAROV 6:00 pm Room 35H 6:05 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Ritz-Carlton Hotel'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Espionage',3,1,'1645 - C05761518.txt','second conversation with Mr. Gore re detained Amcits in North Korea OSC: KCNA report on detainees .Fyi Colleagues, FYI: readout of EAP DAS Arvizu\'s conversation with former VP Gore. - - I spoke with Mr. Gore a second time today I called him this afternoon after we had seen some brief wire stories appear, referencing the KCNA report below. Explaining that this was my personal view, I said I was encouraged that the term espionage did not appear in the KCNA report. I also mentioned that we were not aware of recent cases where previously detained Amcits in the DPRK were indicted and brought to trial. I said I wouldn\'t read too much into terms such as illegal entry and suspected hostile acts I was still convinced that the track we\'ve been pursuing, i.e. gaining consular access through the Swedish Amb. in Pyongyang, and contact via other diplomatic channels, offered hope for a resolution. Mr. Gore said he very much appreciated the call. He asked that we convey as much of this information as we could to the family members. I told him we would do so through CA. Here\'s the KCNA just in from OSC: Pyongyang, March 31 (KCNA) -- The illegal entry of U.S. reporters into the DPRK and their suspected hostile acts have been confirmed by evidence and their statements, according to the results of intermediary investigation conducted by a competent organ of the DPRK. The organ is carrying on its investigation and, at the same time, making a preparation for indicting them at a trial on the basis of the already confirmed suspicions. While the investigation is under way consular contact is allowed and the','second conversation with Mr. Gore re detained Amcits in North Korea OSC: KCNA report on detainees .Fyi Colleagues, FYI: readout of EAP DAS Arvizu\'s conversation with former VP Gore. - - I spoke with Mr. Gore a second time today; I called him this afternoon after we had seen some brief wire stories appear, referencing the KCNA report below. Explaining that this was my personal view, I said I was encouraged that the term \"espionage\" did not appear in the KCNA report. I also mentioned that we were not aware of recent cases where previously detained Amcits in the DPRK were \"indicted\" and \"brought to trial.\" I said I wouldn\'t read too much into terms such as \"illegal entry\" and \"suspected hostile acts\"; I was still convinced that the track we\'ve been pursuing, i.e. gaining consular access through the Swedish Amb. in Pyongyang, and contact via other diplomatic channels, offered hope for a resolution. Mr. Gore said he very much appreciated the call. He asked that we convey as much of this information as we could to the family members. I told him we would do so through CA. Here\'s the KCNA just in from OSC: Pyongyang, March 31 (KCNA) -- The illegal entry of U.S. reporters into the DPRK and their suspected hostile acts have been confirmed by evidence and their statements, according to the results of intermediary investigation conducted by a competent organ of the DPRK. The organ is carrying on its investigation and, at the same time, making a preparation for indicting them at a trial on the basis of the already confirmed suspicions. While the investigation is under way consular contact is allowed and the'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Espionage',3,1,'191 - C05739786.txt','HomelandSecurity, Intelligence: Dear Colleague: COSIGN: Letter Opposing Ambassador Susan Rice forSecretary of State COSIGN. Letter Opposing Ambassador Susan Rice for Secretary of State','HomelandSecurity, Intelligence: Dear Colleague: COSIGN: Letter Opposing Ambassador Susan Rice forSecretary of State COSIGN. Letter Opposing Ambassador Susan Rice for Secretary of State'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Espionage',3,1,'3202 - C05765552.txt','Hikers in Iran HikersMr. Reines: Here\'s the latest ticker we have. We are reaching out to NEA for more context and will pass it on once we get it. Greg Macris, SWO Iran charges three detained Americans with espionage (Adds background) TEHRAN, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Iran has charged three detained U.S. citizens with espionage, the official IRNA news agency quoted a judiciary official as saying on Monday. The three are charged with espionage. Investigations continue into the three detained Americans in Iran, Tehran general prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi said. The three were held after they strayed into Iran from northern Iraq at the end of July. The three, Shane Bauer, 27, Sarah Shourd, 31, and Josh Fattal, 27, crossed into Iranian territory nearly two months ago. Their families say they strayed across the border accidentally. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad suggested in an interview with the American television network NBC in September that the Americans\' release might be linked to the release of Iranian diplomats he said were being held by U.S. troops in Iraq. Under Iran\'s Islamic sharia law, espionage is punishable by death. (Reporting by Ramin Mostafavi, Writing by Parisa Hafezi) Do you have anything on the below? The 3 detained hikers in Iran were charged with espionage?','Hikers in Iran HikersMr. Reines: Here\'s the latest ticker we have. We are reaching out to NEA for more context and will pass it on once we get it. Greg Macris, SWO Iran charges three detained Americans with espionage (Adds background) TEHRAN, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Iran has charged three detained U.S. citizens with espionage, the official IRNA news agency quoted a judiciary official as saying on Monday. \"The three are charged with espionage. Investigations continue into the three detained Americans in Iran,\" Tehran general prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi said. The three were held after they strayed into Iran from northern Iraq at the end of July. The three, Shane Bauer, 27, Sarah Shourd, 31, and Josh Fattal, 27, crossed into Iranian territory nearly two months ago. Their families say they strayed across the border accidentally. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad suggested in an interview with the American television network NBC in September that the Americans\' release might be linked to the release of Iranian diplomats he said were being held by U.S. troops in Iraq. Under Iran\'s Islamic sharia law, espionage is punishable by death. (Reporting by Ramin Mostafavi, Writing by Parisa Hafezi) Do you have anything on the below? The 3 detained hikers in Iran were charged with espionage?'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Espírito_Santo',4,1,'2165 - C05762853.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionWhen is Steinberg call? fyi Dan ? I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2nd Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Craig Kelly just called in for the latest developments, which I passed. gm Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. ? Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother.','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionWhen is Steinberg call? fyi Dan ? I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2nd Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Craig Kelly just called in for the latest developments, which I passed. gm Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. ? Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Espírito_Santo',4,1,'2228 - C05762967.txt','WHEELS UP on GOLDMAN Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 10:00 local time Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 8:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 18:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 10:30 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionYes. Assume you are getting these updates as well. B6 Mills, Cheryl D It\'s 8 hours 45 minutes to Orlando. WHEELS UP for the Goldman plane. Importance: High Sean and David Goldman have left the consulate for the airport. Wheels up likely in one hour or less. SBU Sean has not yet arrived at the consulate. David Goldman, Rep Smith, David\'s attorneys and Mission personnel all safe at Consulate. Still set for 9am handover. Consulate will allow Sergio Tostes, attorney for the Brazilian family, into the building along with Sean and his grandmother, Silvana. We have arranged for the party to enter directly into the building via the garage. The grandmother announced to the press her intention to park 3 blocks away, as the consulate would not allow her in but press are quoting the Embassy spokesperson Orna Blum flatly contradicting that statement, emphasizing that for Sean\'s emotional well-being, and in sensitivity to Silvana and David, the reunion be safe, private, and calm. Importance: High It appears there will be no handover tonight. According to David\'s Brazilian attorney, the negotiators have broken up, having not been able to agree on the issue of the Grandmother accompanying Sean to the U.S. on the plane (clearly, the other side remains unaware of the source/nature of the charter flight that is pending a handover). We have rebuffed attempts by the Brazilian family\'s attorney to get clarification from the Americans as an obvious last-ditch ploy to once again present this as a U.S. vs Brazil issue. We have been clear to all parties that we the Mission have absolutely no role in any negotiation between the parties and will not/not undertake any contact with the family or their representatives. Deadline for handover established by the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court in Rio remains 9am Thursday ? morning at the U.S. Consulate. Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the warrant authorizing enforcement of the order has been issued and should be in the possession of law enforcement should the family not comply. BCA has confirmed they will be in early tomorrow morning, ready to arrange enforcement should that be necessary. However, David\'s attorney believes they will comply with the order and appear at the Consulate. We stand ready for multiple scenarios. In good news, the Brazilian Central Authority reported that the judge assigned to hear the two motions filed by attorneys for the Brazilian family in the Superior Tribunal de Justica (STJ) has denied both motions on the merits, not just refused to consider the motions. Links to the decisions for those who wish to read legal Portuguese are provided below. The frequently-announced press conference by the Brazilian family/their attorney never materialized. We await word on their next public relations foray. Importance: High I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details on that yet. Importance: High Good news this morning: Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal machinations to delay implementation of the court order, and that the turnover happened today. We do not/not know what if any conditions the family will try to place on a voluntary handover, so planning for police execution of the court order continues. Interpol office in Brasilia has assured BCA and the Embassy LEGAT that they are fully aware of the status of the ? case and are ready to provide support if Sean is not turned over. They will have action if the family attempts to hide Sean. We have contacted WHA Press and CA Press separately to discuss timing to release statements if/when we are successful with wheels up. We have discussed detailed contingency plans should the police be called upon to go to the family residence to enforce the order if voluntary handover does not occur. Also have plans in place to supplement personnel in Rio should this extend past today. We have a general sense of the timing of potential events: We expect to have more clarity from the attorneys as to whether or not voluntary handover will occur around noon/1pm local time, which is 9/10 DC time. Should police enforcement be required, that will likely mean mid/late afternoon local time. We will advise asap if this timeline shifts (as it is likely to do, this being Brazil.) Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at ST1 will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 00B which for us means 7-8am. We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first instance is on recess and the duty court judge will need to take action, but magistrates in Rio are keenly aware of the status of the case and may be prepared to move this evening. BCA is hoping to effect handover tonight, and will plan to send their psychologist to Rio if the handover must happen tomorrow morning.','WHEELS UP on GOLDMAN Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 10:00 local time Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 8:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 18:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 10:30 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionYes. Assume you are getting these updates as well. B6 Mills, Cheryl D; It\'s 8 hours 45 minutes to Orlando. WHEELS UP for the Goldman plane. Importance: High Sean and David Goldman have left the consulate for the airport. Wheels up likely in one hour or less. SBU Sean has not yet arrived at the consulate. David Goldman, Rep Smith, David\'s attorneys and Mission personnel all safe at Consulate. Still set for 9am handover. Consulate will allow Sergio Tostes, attorney for the Brazilian family, into the building along with Sean and his grandmother, Silvana. We have arranged for the party to enter directly into the building via the garage. The grandmother announced to the press her intention to \"park 3 blocks away, as the consulate would not allow her in\" but press are quoting the Embassy spokesperson Orna Blum flatly contradicting that statement, emphasizing that for Sean\'s emotional well-being, and in sensitivity to Silvana and David, the reunion be safe, private, and calm. Importance: High It appears there will be no handover tonight. According to David\'s Brazilian attorney, the negotiators have broken up, having not been able to agree on the issue of the Grandmother accompanying Sean to the U.S. on the plane (clearly, the other side remains unaware of the source/nature of the charter flight that is pending a handover). We have rebuffed attempts by the Brazilian family\'s attorney to \"get clarification from the Americans\" as an obvious last-ditch ploy to once again present this as a U.S. vs Brazil issue. We have been clear to all parties that we the Mission have absolutely no role in any negotiation between the parties and will not/not undertake any contact with the family or their representatives. Deadline for handover established by the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court in Rio remains 9am Thursday ? morning at the U.S. Consulate. Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the warrant authorizing enforcement of the order has been issued and should be in the possession of law enforcement should the family not comply. BCA has confirmed they will be in early tomorrow morning, ready to arrange enforcement should that be necessary. However, David\'s attorney believes they will comply with the order and appear at the Consulate. We stand ready for multiple scenarios. In good news, the Brazilian Central Authority reported that the judge assigned to hear the two motions filed by attorneys for the Brazilian family in the Superior Tribunal de Justica (STJ) has denied both motions on the merits, not just refused to consider the motions. Links to the decisions for those who wish to read legal Portuguese are provided below. The frequently-announced press conference by the Brazilian family/their attorney never materialized. We await word on their next public relations foray. Importance: High I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details on that yet. Importance: High Good news this morning: Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal machinations to delay implementation of the court order, and that the turnover happened today. We do not/not know what if any conditions the family will try to place on a voluntary handover, so planning for police execution of the court order continues. Interpol office in Brasilia has assured BCA and the Embassy LEGAT that they are fully aware of the status of the ? case and are ready to provide support if Sean is not turned over. They will have action if the family attempts to hide Sean. We have contacted WHA Press and CA Press separately to discuss timing to release statements if/when we are successful with wheels up. We have discussed detailed contingency plans should the police be called upon to go to the family residence to enforce the order if voluntary handover does not occur. Also have plans in place to supplement personnel in Rio should this extend past today. We have a general sense of the timing of potential events: We expect to have more clarity from the attorneys as to whether or not voluntary handover will occur around noon/1pm local time, which is 9/10 DC time. Should police enforcement be required, that will likely mean mid/late afternoon local time. We will advise asap if this timeline shifts (as it is likely to do, this being Brazil.) Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at ST1 will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 00B which for us means 7-8am. We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first instance is on recess and the \"duty court\" judge will need to take action, but magistrates in Rio are keenly aware of the status of the case and may be prepared to move this evening. BCA is hoping to effect handover tonight, and will plan to send their psychologist to Rio if the handover must happen tomorrow morning.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Espírito_Santo',4,1,'3740 - C05766651.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman Decisionfyi Dan I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2\'d Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Damour will continue to update as events progress. -Phil! Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: o Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. o Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. o David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at STJ will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. ? The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. ? BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. ? We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. ? We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 008 which for us means 7-8am. ? We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: ? STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. ? The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. ? The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. ? Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman Decisionfyi Dan I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2\'d Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Damour will continue to update as events progress. -Phil! Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: o Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. o Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. o David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at STJ will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. ? The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. ? BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. ? We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. ? We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 008 which for us means 7-8am. ? We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: ? STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. ? The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. ? The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. ? Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Espírito_Santo',4,1,'3742 - C05766654.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionSet for 12:30 You are calling redswitch from your black ste phone 202-647-5926 When is Steinberg call? fyi Dan? Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo ? has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionSet for 12:30 You are calling redswitch from your black ste phone 202-647-5926 When is Steinberg call? fyi Dan? Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo ? has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Esther_Brimmer',3,1,'1298 - C05760685.txt','Nominees ConfirmedFYI Just a couple of minutes ago, the Senate confirmed the following nominees: Cal. #37 ? Timothy Geithner to be Governor of the IMF, etc. Cal. #38 ? Richard Verma to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Leg Affairs Cal. #39 ? Esther Brimmer to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Intl Organization Affairs Cal. #41 ? Rose Gottemoeller to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Verification Cal. #42 ? Karl Eikenberry to be Ambassador to Afghanistan Cal. #44 ? Melanne Verveer to be Ambassador at Large for Women\'s Global Affairs Neither Chris Hill nor Phil Gordon. were confirmed this time around. Leader Reid explained that a vote on Hill\'s nomination will occur when the Senate reconvenes on Monday, April 20th. We need to find out more on the status of Gordon\'s nomination. Thanks. 33','Nominees ConfirmedFYI Just a couple of minutes ago, the Senate confirmed the following nominees: Cal. #37 ? Timothy Geithner to be Governor of the IMF, etc. Cal. #38 ? Richard Verma to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Leg Affairs Cal. #39 ? Esther Brimmer to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Intl Organization Affairs Cal. #41 ? Rose Gottemoeller to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Verification Cal. #42 ? Karl Eikenberry to be Ambassador to Afghanistan Cal. #44 ? Melanne Verveer to be Ambassador at Large for Women\'s Global Affairs Neither Chris Hill nor Phil Gordon. were confirmed this time around. Leader Reid explained that a vote on Hill\'s nomination will occur when the Senate reconvenes on Monday, April 20th. We need to find out more on the status of Gordon\'s nomination. Thanks. 33'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Esther_Brimmer',3,1,'1867 - C05762328.txt','QuestionsThanks, Hillary. I\'m attaching the CV of and have also sent it to Jake. I\'d have loved to attend the B6 India lunch, but I\'ve got a long-standing working lunch with the Managing Global Insecurity project at Brookings that Carlos Pascual set up and has been leading. Tom Pickering, Tim Wirth, Chet Crocker, Esther Brimmer, and various other such will be there, and I can\'t pull out (my office had passed this word to yours). I\'m so pleased you\'re going to India. It was your trip to the region, with Chelsea, in 95 that established the momentum for Bill\'s. I\'ll always remember you talk (with slide show) at State after you returned. I\'ll send you tomorrow my book Engaging India now that you\'re re- engaging them. Hard work ahead of on non-pro, as you know. Hope to see you before long. I\'m taking to Italy B6 and Turkey for two weeks next Saturday. Warmest regards, Strobe Strobe--I would love the name of the young man. Just send to me and I will circulate. Will you be coming to our India lunch tomorrow? H also, I\'ve got great young guy (30ish) to suggest for the assistant position if you\'re interested in someone of huge promise and total dedication and immense intelligence again, don\'t know whether to do this one with you directly or with jake or Cheryl Are you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Just arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Cheryl or Jake on that one. & dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- I\'ve seen twice running and walking in front of my house, once \\A/ and sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary','QuestionsThanks, Hillary. I\'m attaching the CV of and have also sent it to Jake. I\'d have loved to attend the B6 India lunch, but I\'ve got a long-standing working lunch with the \"Managing Global Insecurity\" project at Brookings that Carlos Pascual set up and has been leading. Tom Pickering, Tim Wirth, Chet Crocker, Esther Brimmer, and various other such will be there, and I can\'t pull out (my office had passed this word to yours). I\'m so pleased you\'re going to India. It was your trip to the region, with Chelsea, in 95 that established the momentum for Bill\'s. I\'ll always remember you talk (with slide show) at State after you returned. I\'ll send you tomorrow my book \"Engaging India\" now that you\'re re- engaging them. Hard work ahead of on non-pro, as you know. Hope to see you before long. I\'m taking to Italy B6 and Turkey for two weeks next Saturday. Warmest regards, Strobe Strobe--I would love the name of the young man. Just send to me and I will circulate. Will you be coming to our India lunch tomorrow? H also, I\'ve got great young guy (30ish) to suggest for the assistant position if you\'re interested in someone of huge promise and total dedication and immense intelligence again, don\'t know whether to do this one with you directly or with jake or Cheryl Are you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Just arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Cheryl or Jake on that one. & dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- I\'ve seen twice running and walking in front of my house, once \\A/ and sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Esther_Brimmer',3,1,'2867 - C05764615.txt','Show hrcOscar, I\'ve sent hrc a lot of emails on calls. Can you send her this summary with latest info? - benita ferraro waldner called about UNESCO election in Paris. Esther brimmer is returning. -lavrov wants to talk before llam. - nalbandian call: sending you a all sheet and phil is hoping you will make this call today.','Show hrcOscar, I\'ve sent hrc a lot of emails on calls. Can you send her this summary with latest info? - benita ferraro waldner called about UNESCO election in Paris. Esther brimmer is returning. -lavrov wants to talk before llam. - nalbandian call: sending you a all sheet and phil is hoping you will make this call today.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ethics',1,1,'3442 - C05766048.txt','We ought to do outreachCheryl: Yes, the Secretary should make the call I remain ready to participate in any meetings with any domestic or international gay rights groups to brief them on what we are doing, and on my conversations with Museveni on this issue. I plan to meet with Cheryl Benton and others today this afternoon to work on an outreach strategy. Regards, Johnnie Thx Should we have S also call pres? Cheryl: I am happy to participate in any outreach meetings on this issue and would be pleased to share contents of my conversations with President Museveni and his reassurances to me. (We continue to monitor this issue and I am prepared to go back to Museveni at any time to express our deep concerns and to press him to deep six this legislation.) See below. I am looking at the article and don\'t know where this stands in terms of what will really happen (welcome an update) but we should do some sort of meeting now with international gay groups to lay out what we have done. The process will focus not only our public and quiet diplomacy (calls to pres, etc) efforts but also it will give chance for feedback on more we should do. I am worried this will not turn out well. We need some outreach unless I am missing what is being done in dept. Can we do this in next several days? Cdm Uganda to Drop Death Penalty, Life in Jail for Gays (Updatel)Last Updated: December 9, 2009 10:44 EST By Fred Ojambo Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Uganda will drop the death penalty and life imprisonment for gays in a refined version of an anti- gay bill expected to be ready for presentation to Parliament in two weeks, James Nsaba Buturo, the minister of ethics and integrity, said.The draft bill, which is under consideration by a parliamentary committee, will drop the two punishments to attract the support of religious leaders who are opposed to these penalties, Buturo said today in a phone interview from the capital, Kampala.Ugandan lawmaker David Bahati presented a private member\'s bill on Oct. 14 which sought the death penalty and life imprisonment for gay people in the country. The Ugandan government supports the bill because homosexuality and lesbianism are repugnant to the Ugandan culture, Buturo said. Still, it favors a more refined set of punishments, he said.ln addition to formulating punishments for the gay people, the bill will also promote counseling to help attract errant people to acceptable sexual orientation, said Buturo.The proposed legislation has attracted criticism from gay rights activists, both locally and internationally, who argue that the law would promote discrimination and hatred toward the gay community.','We ought to do outreachCheryl: Yes, the Secretary should make the call I remain ready to participate in any meetings with any domestic or international gay rights groups to brief them on what we are doing, and on my conversations with Museveni on this issue. I plan to meet with Cheryl Benton and others today this afternoon to work on an outreach strategy. Regards, Johnnie Thx Should we have S also call pres? Cheryl: I am happy to participate in any outreach meetings on this issue and would be pleased to share contents of my conversations with President Museveni and his reassurances to me. (We continue to monitor this issue and I am prepared to go back to Museveni at any time to express our deep concerns and to press him to deep six this legislation.) See below. I am looking at the article and don\'t know where this stands in terms of what will really happen (welcome an update) but we should do some sort of meeting now with international gay groups to lay out what we have done. The process will focus not only our public and quiet diplomacy (calls to pres, etc) efforts but also it will give chance for feedback on more we should do. I am worried this will not turn out well. We need some outreach unless I am missing what is being done in dept. Can we do this in next several days? Cdm Uganda to Drop Death Penalty, Life in Jail for Gays (Updatel)Last Updated: December 9, 2009 10:44 EST By Fred Ojambo Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Uganda will drop the death penalty and life imprisonment for gays in a refined version of an anti- gay bill expected to be ready for presentation to Parliament in two weeks, James Nsaba Buturo, the minister of ethics and integrity, said.The draft bill, which is under consideration by a parliamentary committee, will drop the two punishments to attract the support of religious leaders who are opposed to these penalties, Buturo said today in a phone interview from the capital, Kampala.Ugandan lawmaker David Bahati presented a private member\'s bill on Oct. 14 which sought the death penalty and life imprisonment for gay people in the country. The Ugandan government supports the bill because homosexuality and lesbianism are \"repugnant to the Ugandan culture,\" Buturo said. Still, it favors a more refined set of punishments, he said.ln addition to formulating punishments for the gay people, the bill will also promote counseling to help \"attract errant people to acceptable sexual orientation,\" said Buturo.The proposed legislation has attracted criticism from gay rights activists, both locally and internationally, who argue that the law would promote discrimination and hatred toward the gay community.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ethiopia',3,1,'1768 - C05761859.txt','Concept Paper for World Food Prize Remarks - Attached and Below (Drafted by MeganRooney) Attachments: world food prize concept note 060609.doc June 6,2009 11:30am Rooney (x7-7203, CONCEPT NOTE FOR WORLD FOOD PRIZE CEREMONY Thursday, June 11, 2009 This speech is an opportunity to signal the urgency of the problem of global hunger connect it to an array of global issues, including economic development, health and education, expanding opportunity for women, and political stability and declare the Administration\'s commitment to tackling hunger at its roots, through effective and efficient collaboration with an array of partners. Additionally, your remarks can point to a shift from past approaches by emphasizing the need to support local solutions and focus on long-term sustainability to help people feed themselves and reduce the need for emergency assistance down the road. The speech could be framed as follows: THE PRIZE AND PRIZE-WINNER You can begin by announcing the winner of the 2009 World Food Prize, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta. He has a remarkable story: born in a mud hut in Ethiopia, he got his PhD from Purdue University in plant breeding and genetics and developed strains of sorghum that are drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resistant to the Striga weed, which devastates crops across Africa. Outside the lab, he helped start the Sudanese commercial seed industry developed systems to produce, certify, and market hybrid seeds and educated farmers about the use of fertilizers and soil and water conservation. And he has trained and inspired the next generation of African agricultural scientists. A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: FROM LAB TO FARM TO MARKET TO TABLE Dr. Ejeta\'s work reflects the breadth of this issue and the comprehensive approach needed to address it?one that connects the labs where new seed technologies are developed.., the fields where small-scale farmers labor to feed their families and make a living.., the markets where food is bought and sold... and the homes where people get the nourishment they need to thrive. In many places, that food chain is broken. One billion people worldwide woke up hungry this morning and will go to sleep hungry tonight. Chronic hunger threatens health, while making it harder for people to work and students to learn, which in turn stunts economic development. Last year\'s food riots demonstrated that when food is scarce, political stability is threatened. 44','Concept Paper for World Food Prize Remarks - Attached and Below (Drafted by MeganRooney) Attachments: world food prize concept note 060609.doc June 6,2009 11:30am Rooney (x7-7203, CONCEPT NOTE FOR WORLD FOOD PRIZE CEREMONY Thursday, June 11, 2009 This speech is an opportunity to signal the urgency of the problem of global hunger; connect it to an array of global issues, including economic development, health and education, expanding opportunity for women, and political stability; and declare the Administration\'s commitment to tackling hunger at its roots, through effective and efficient collaboration with an array of partners. Additionally, your remarks can point to a shift from past approaches by emphasizing the need to support local solutions and focus on long-term sustainability to help people feed themselves and reduce the need for emergency assistance down the road. The speech could be framed as follows: THE PRIZE AND PRIZE-WINNER You can begin by announcing the winner of the 2009 World Food Prize, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta. He has a remarkable story: born in a mud hut in Ethiopia, he got his PhD from Purdue University in plant breeding and genetics and developed strains of sorghum that are drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resistant to the Striga weed, which devastates crops across Africa. Outside the lab, he helped start the Sudanese commercial seed industry; developed systems to produce, certify, and market hybrid seeds; and educated farmers about the use of fertilizers and soil and water conservation. And he has trained and inspired the next generation of African agricultural scientists. A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: FROM LAB TO FARM TO MARKET TO TABLE Dr. Ejeta\'s work reflects the breadth of this issue and the comprehensive approach needed to address it?one that connects the labs where new seed technologies are developed.., the fields where small-scale farmers labor to feed their families and make a living.., the markets where food is bought and sold... and the homes where people get the nourishment they need to thrive. In many places, that food chain is broken. One billion people worldwide woke up hungry this morning and will go to sleep hungry tonight. Chronic hunger threatens health, while making it harder for people to work and students to learn, which in turn stunts economic development. Last year\'s food riots demonstrated that when food is scarce, political stability is threatened. 44'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ethiopia',3,1,'1782 - C05761884.txt','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, trusted to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums, he says. So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me. For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. Take your time. And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum. When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. Friends of mine, people I knew, he says. They contributed because I asked them to. He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done. Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing. He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though only as a hobby. Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (She\'s beautiful, he beams). 31','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, \"trusted\" to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. \"I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums,\" he says. \"So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me.\" For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately; told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem; he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. \"Take your time.\" And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that \"what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum.\" When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. \"Friends of mine, people I knew,\" he says. \"They contributed because I asked them to.\" He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: \"I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done.\" Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. \"That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing.\" He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though \"only as a hobby.\" Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (\"She\'s beautiful,\" he beams). 31'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ethiopia',3,1,'1786 - C05761893.txt','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaDone - will try to work with your travel sked Margaret, you and I should interview asap. The Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, trusted to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks?not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. 38','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaDone - will try to work with your travel sked Margaret, you and I should interview asap. The Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, \"trusted\" to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks?not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. 38'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ethnic_cleansing',1,1,'262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Etienne_Verveer',1,1,'3605 - C05766343.txt','THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU REQUESTED -- Very Serious Dangers Facing Ecumenical PatriarchBartholomew B6 Marshall, Capricia P Verveer, Melanne S','THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU REQUESTED -- Very Serious Dangers Facing Ecumenical PatriarchBartholomew B6 Marshall, Capricia P; Verveer, Melanne S'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Eurasian_Economic_Union',1,1,'2362 - C05763323.txt','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities, the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. \"The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities,\" the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Euro',15,1,'1058 - C05760291.txt','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Euro',15,1,'1060 - C05760293.txt','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Same as Isabelle?just hands. III ask. What time? Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according \' to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Same as Isabelle?just hands. III ask. What time? Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according \' to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Euro',15,1,'1150 - C05760414.txt','Coordinated Baghdad Explosions Kill 90 (SBU)Have you left yet? (SBU) The death toll continues to rise in bombing\'s that injured 130 more, media report. Embassy Baghdad is unaware of any American citizens killed or injured in the four confirmed blasts, and affirms all Mission personnel are accounted for. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Coordinated Baghdad Explosions Kill 90 (SBU)Have you left yet? (SBU) The death toll continues to rise in bombing\'s that injured 130 more, media report. Embassy Baghdad is unaware of any American citizens killed or injured in the four confirmed blasts, and affirms all Mission personnel are accounted for. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Euro',15,1,'1772 - C05761869.txt','Savage holding pattern and next stepsAttachments: Savage case - related legal background.docx On Michael Savage: Joan wanted everyone to clearly understand before any further discussion occurred with UK that Savage\'s exclusion could also have occurred under our legal regime so to the extent we want to suggest to UK that his exclusion on free speech grounds is inappropriate (or any thing of that like) that we should understand we may appear slightly hypocritical given our legal regime and actions. Background on Related Law This is what L staff, in coordination with EUR, have said to Savage\'s lawyer: ? The demarche was delivered Friday in London, to FCO and Home Office officials. The Embassy passed your letter to them, drawing their attention in particular to Mr. Savage\'s statement that he had never advocated violence and that his statements had never instigated violence. The British officials said that, given Mr. Savage\'s legal action in the UK, Treasury solicitors would contact his legal representatives directly to provide details of the comments that had given rise to the decision to exclude him. Joan 4','Savage holding pattern and next stepsAttachments: Savage case - related legal background.docx On Michael Savage: Joan wanted everyone to clearly understand before any further discussion occurred with UK that Savage\'s exclusion could also have occurred under our legal regime so to the extent we want to suggest to UK that his exclusion on free speech grounds is inappropriate (or any thing of that like) that we should understand we may appear slightly hypocritical given our legal regime and actions. Background on Related Law This is what L staff, in coordination with EUR, have said to Savage\'s lawyer: ? The demarche was delivered Friday in London, to FCO and Home Office officials. The Embassy passed your letter to them, drawing their attention in particular to Mr. Savage\'s statement that he had never advocated violence and that his statements had never instigated violence. The British officials said that, given Mr. Savage\'s legal action in the UK, Treasury solicitors would contact his legal representatives directly to provide details of the comments that had given rise to the decision to exclude him. Joan 4'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Euro',15,1,'1810 - C05761925.txt','Euro election UK predictable shockLabour finishes third behind the far right UK Independence Party. Labour percent just below 16. Sid A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!','Euro election UK predictable shockLabour finishes third behind the far right UK Independence Party. Labour percent just below 16. Sid A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Euro',15,1,'1876 - C05762345.txt','Russia vetoes U.N. Observer Mission(SBU) Media report Russia vetoed the Western-backed resolution to extend the U.N. observer mission in Georgia. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, SIES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 111','Russia vetoes U.N. Observer Mission(SBU) Media report Russia vetoed the Western-backed resolution to extend the U.N. observer mission in Georgia. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, SIES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 111'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Euro',15,1,'1948 - C05762529.txt','DPRK launches two short-range missiles (U)(U) Yonhap news agency reports North Korea test-fired two short-range missiles. The Operations Center will provide additional updates as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 9','DPRK launches two short-range missiles (U)(U) Yonhap news agency reports North Korea test-fired two short-range missiles. The Operations Center will provide additional updates as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 9'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Euro',15,1,'1955 - C05762542.txt','DPRK fires third short-range missile(U) Media report the DPRK fired a third short-range missile from Sinsang-ri, near the eastern port of Wonsan. The first two launches were reported to be KN-01 surface-ship missiles. There is no information regarding the type of the third missile. All three reportedly flew roughly 60 miles before detonating. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 12','DPRK fires third short-range missile(U) Media report the DPRK fired a third short-range missile from Sinsang-ri, near the eastern port of Wonsan. The first two launches were reported to be KN-01 surface-ship missiles. There is no information regarding the type of the third missile. All three reportedly flew roughly 60 miles before detonating. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 12'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Euro',15,1,'1962 - C05762552.txt','DPRK launches fourth missile(U) ROK media, citing officials in Seoul, are reporting a fourth missile launch. No further details are available at this time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, II, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 17','DPRK launches fourth missile(U) ROK media, citing officials in Seoul, are reporting a fourth missile launch. No further details are available at this time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, II, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 17'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Euro',15,1,'1976 - C05762572.txt','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown Prince(SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 29','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown Prince(SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 29'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Euro',15,1,'1995 - C05762595.txt','IAEA Amano acclamation completed (SBU)Will reach out and see if he can do it at noon. (SBU) According to UN VIE, new IAEA Director General Amano\'s acclamation is completed. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. Al','IAEA Amano acclamation completed (SBU)Will reach out and see if he can do it at noon. (SBU) According to UN VIE, new IAEA Director General Amano\'s acclamation is completed. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. Al'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Euro',15,1,'1997 - C05762599.txt','Honduras Supreme Court Rejects OAS(SBU) Media report the Honduras Supreme Court rejected an OAS ultimatum to reinstate President Zelaya. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 41','Honduras Supreme Court Rejects OAS(SBU) Media report the Honduras Supreme Court rejected an OAS ultimatum to reinstate President Zelaya. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 41'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Euro',15,1,'2007 - C05762618.txt','North Korea fires third missile (SBU)(SBU) Media report North Korea fired a third short-range missile off its east coast into the Sea of Japan. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 4','North Korea fires third missile (SBU)(SBU) Media report North Korea fired a third short-range missile off its east coast into the Sea of Japan. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 4;'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Euro',15,1,'2048 - C05762690.txt','Cambodia Returns 20 Uighurs to ChinaFyi (SBU) The Cambodian Ministry of Interior confirmed 20 Uighurs departed on a charter flight to China at 0915 EST / 2115 local, according to Embassy Phnom Penh. The whereabouts of two other Uighurs who had previously fled are unknown. Post adds the two are carrying letters of protection from the UNHCR. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Cambodia Returns 20 Uighurs to ChinaFyi (SBU) The Cambodian Ministry of Interior confirmed 20 Uighurs departed on a charter flight to China at 0915 EST / 2115 local, according to Embassy Phnom Penh. The whereabouts of two other Uighurs who had previously fled are unknown. Post adds the two are carrying letters of protection from the UNHCR. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Euro',15,1,'3403 - C05765980.txt','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures. Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero; long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: \"On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures.\" Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Europe',25,1,'1066 - C05760303.txt','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a contract with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of top slicing the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies. There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. This was done for News International, a Tory insider said yesterday. Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened. In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the abysmal record of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its total failure to stop the BBC buying the Lonely','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a \"contract\" with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of \"top slicing\" the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies \"focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies\". There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. \"This was done for News International,\" a Tory insider said yesterday. \"Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened.\" In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the \"abysmal record\" of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its \"total failure\" to stop the BBC buying the Lonely'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Europe',25,1,'1080 - C05760321.txt','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall, he was expected to say that Reagan\'s constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, \"The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall,\" he was expected to say that Reagan\'s \"constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom\" undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Europe',25,1,'1335 - C05760750.txt','this week?Secretary Clinton, I hope that all is well back in the States and just wanted to let you know that I will be in Washington Wednesday. If you might have a minute to spare to follow up on your last message in person or by phone this week or over the weekend, I would very much appreciate the opportunity. Congratulations on the Europe trip! Yours sincerely, Jackie Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com','this week?Secretary Clinton, I hope that all is well back in the States and just wanted to let you know that I will be in Washington Wednesday. If you might have a minute to spare to follow up on your last message in person or by phone this week or over the weekend, I would very much appreciate the opportunity. Congratulations on the Europe trip! Yours sincerely, Jackie Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Europe',25,1,'1359 - C05760795.txt','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence; through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom; and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Europe',25,1,'1513 - C05761294.txt','China, Iran, MF? this week?Dear Secretary Clinton, Welcome back, and I hope that your proposals on universal NATO ROE\'s for piracy are moving ahead. I just wanted to let you know that I will be testfying at a hearing of the US-China Commission on Chinese foreign-directed information operations on 30 April, and also participating in a symposium at Harvard on Iran and Afghanistan later that day, so I will let you know if anything of interest comes out of those events. I remain intrigued by your suggestion that I speak with Michelle Flournoy. Should I reach out to her, or wait for her to be in touch? Many thanks, as ever. Yours, Jackie On 4/8/09, newmyer > Hi, Yes I am at wrote: en route to airport). Thank you! > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > Jackie--I am so sorry I didn\'t get back to you before now. May I call > Secretary Clinton, > I hope that all is well back in the States and just wanted to let you know > that I will be in Washington Wednesday. If you might have a minute to > spare to follow up on your last message in person or by phone this > week or over the weekend, I would very much appreciate the opportunity. > Congratulations on the Europe trip!','China, Iran, MF? this week?Dear Secretary Clinton, Welcome back, and I hope that your proposals on universal NATO ROE\'s for piracy are moving ahead. I just wanted to let you know that I will be testfying at a hearing of the US-China Commission on Chinese foreign-directed information operations on 30 April, and also participating in a symposium at Harvard on Iran and Afghanistan later that day, so I will let you know if anything of interest comes out of those events. I remain intrigued by your suggestion that I speak with Michelle Flournoy. Should I reach out to her, or wait for her to be in touch? Many thanks, as ever. Yours, Jackie On 4/8/09, newmyer > Hi, Yes; I am at wrote: en route to airport). Thank you! > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > Jackie--I am so sorry I didn\'t get back to you before now. May I call > Secretary Clinton, > I hope that all is well back in the States and just wanted to let you know > that I will be in Washington Wednesday. If you might have a minute to > spare to follow up on your last message in person or by phone this > week or over the weekend, I would very much appreciate the opportunity. > Congratulations on the Europe trip!'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Europe',25,1,'1514 - C05761296.txt','H: Latest on Tony, EU presidency, timing. SidSid-- I\'m copying Doug and Justin who are travelling w Bill since he will be in Europe and may have some ideas about what could be done, and asking that they share it w him and then get back to you. If I have any other ideas I will let you know. CONFIDENTIAL October 27, 2009 For: Hillary','H: Latest on Tony, EU presidency, timing. SidSid-- I\'m copying Doug and Justin who are travelling w Bill since he will be in Europe and may have some ideas about what could be done, and asking that they share it w him and then get back to you. If I have any other ideas I will let you know. CONFIDENTIAL October 27, 2009 For: Hillary'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Europe',25,1,'1528 - C05761320.txt','TestimonyE is Europe. E3 is UK, France, and Germany. +3 is US, China, Russia So it\'s the same 6 as the P5+1, just a different name. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:21 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: What does it mean? What is the E and who are the three? I\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: Why don\'t we keep using P5+1? I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so).','TestimonyE is Europe. E3 is UK, France, and Germany. +3 is US, China, Russia So it\'s the same 6 as the P5+1, just a different name. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:21 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: What does it mean? What is the E and who are the three? I\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: Why don\'t we keep using P5+1? I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so).'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Europe',25,1,'1529 - C05761321.txt','Testimony Testimony?And I feel ashamed that I had to subject you to this. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:31 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: I already feel safer. E is Europe. E3 is UK, France, and Germany. +3 is US, China, Russia So it\'s the same 6 as the P5+1, just a different name. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:21 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: What does it mean? What is the E and who are the three? I\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemail.com> wrote: I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so). On the E3+3 v. P5+1, they are identical, just different names. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Pis forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?','Testimony Testimony?And I feel ashamed that I had to subject you to this. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:31 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: I already feel safer. E is Europe. E3 is UK, France, and Germany. +3 is US, China, Russia So it\'s the same 6 as the P5+1, just a different name. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:21 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: What does it mean? What is the E and who are the three? I\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemail.com> wrote: I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so). On the E3+3 v. P5+1, they are identical, just different names. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Pis forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Europe',25,1,'1673 - C05761593.txt','confidentialI will go back to her and see when she is free when are you next in Europe or even better London. I will also ask when she can come to Washington Cherie- So sorry I\'ve been slow in responding but I am very interested in talking w I would be happy to host her if she were to come to DC or meet her in Europe when I\'m next there. How do you think I should proceed? All the best, Hillary Hilary, You may know but for the last four years I have been working with the Qatari\'s and in particular with issues in Qatar and I have built up a good relationship with them has approached me privately saying they are keen to get their relationship with the USA onto a more positive footing and she was hoping for a women to women one to one private meeting with you. She is happy to come to Washington if you could make some time available. Is this something you would be prepared o do. made a lot of difference already with her is someone who has real influence in Qatar and she has and with the in which I am involved as the I am sure the conversation would not be confined to these issues but would be about the US/Qatar relationship generally. Cherie Blair','confidentialI will go back to her and see when she is free when are you next in Europe or even better London. I will also ask when she can come to Washington Cherie- So sorry I\'ve been slow in responding but I am very interested in talking w I would be happy to host her if she were to come to DC or meet her in Europe when I\'m next there. How do you think I should proceed? All the best, Hillary Hilary, You may know but for the last four years I have been working with the Qatari\'s and in particular with issues in Qatar and I have built up a good relationship with them has approached me privately saying they are keen to get their relationship with the USA onto a more positive footing and she was hoping for a \"women to women\" one to one private meeting with you. She is happy to come to Washington if you could make some time available. Is this something you would be prepared o do. made a lot of difference already with her is someone who has real influence in Qatar and she has and with the in which I am involved as the I am sure the conversation would not be confined to these issues but would be about the US/Qatar relationship generally. Cherie Blair'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Europe',25,1,'1741 - C05761799.txt','ScheduleYes, we can do Lee in the afternoon of the 5th. If we did Musa in DC, we have many options the week if the 8th or the 15th. S. Korea FM Yu wants to see me in DC June 5 to prepare for Pres Lee\'s trip to DC on June 16. Can I do that in the afternoon? I need some dates asap to offer for a mtg in DC or Europe w Quatari Sheika Musa.','ScheduleYes, we can do Lee in the afternoon of the 5th. If we did Musa in DC, we have many options the week if the 8th or the 15th. S. Korea FM Yu wants to see me in DC June 5 to prepare for Pres Lee\'s trip to DC on June 16. Can I do that in the afternoon? I need some dates asap to offer for a mtg in DC or Europe w Quatari Sheika Musa.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Europe',25,1,'1903 - C05762423.txt','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks. Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting God is Great, mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, \"I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks.\" Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting \"God is Great,\" mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Europe',25,1,'2026 - C05762652.txt','Jim travel this weekCheryl, Jake, Huma, Jim is traveling to Europe this Thursday ? Sunday, as follows: Thursday/Friday: Dubrovnik for the 2009 Croatia Summit Friday evening/Saturday morning: Baku, Azerbaijan on N-K Saturday afternoon: Yerevan, Armenia on N-K Saturday evening/Sunday: Lisbon for the Community of Democracies meeting He\'ll leave early Thursday morning and return to DC on Sunday evening. Amy Scanlon from our office will staff Jim on the trip. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931','Jim travel this weekCheryl, Jake, Huma, Jim is traveling to Europe this Thursday ? Sunday, as follows: Thursday/Friday: Dubrovnik for the 2009 Croatia Summit Friday evening/Saturday morning: Baku, Azerbaijan on N-K Saturday afternoon: Yerevan, Armenia on N-K Saturday evening/Sunday: Lisbon for the Community of Democracies meeting He\'ll leave early Thursday morning and return to DC on Sunday evening. Amy Scanlon from our office will staff Jim on the trip. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Europe',25,1,'2141 - C05762814.txt','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911 this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said we told the scholars not to rush this project. I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, have you collected the material? He said yes. I asked, external sources? He','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering; there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years; Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out; if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself; its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that; then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms; Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911; this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said \"we told the scholars not to rush this project\". I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, \"have you collected the material?\" He said yes. I asked, \"external sources?\" He'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Europe',25,1,'2597 - C05764095.txt','Revised Op-EdAttachments: Missile Defense op-ed -- with DS edits.docx See below - are you fine with this revised draft? Rlask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Approach for Missile Defense By Hillary Onion Iran\'s development of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the Jnited States, but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will eventually enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. We deeply appreciate the willingness of the Czech and Polish Governments to host the original missile defense architecture on their soil, and the decision to deploy other systems to better meet this growing threat came as a result ofa long and careful review of our policies, capabilities, and requirements. This decision does not alter the unshakeable commitment of the United States to the security of these vital NATO allies. Rather, it reflects our determination to jointly meet the threats that endanger us all. The old focus on long-range missile defense systems left significant gaps in our ability to defend against shorter-range threats, exposing our allies and our forces stationed in Europe. Many experts have also expressed concerns about the testing record and effectiveness of the long-range interceptors that were to be deployed in Poland. Our ile\\p:/ approacri is different in a number of ways. First, we will use well-tested missile defense systems, such as the Standard Missile-3, against the current threats. And unlike the old fixed, silo-based interceptors, they will be mobile and able to shift as threats evolve. 50','Revised Op-EdAttachments: Missile Defense op-ed -- with DS edits.docx See below - are you fine with this revised draft? Rlask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Approach for Missile Defense By Hillary Onion Iran\'s development of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the Jnited States, but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will eventually enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. We deeply appreciate the willingness of the Czech and Polish Governments to host the original missile defense architecture on their soil, and the decision to deploy other systems to better meet this growing threat came as a result ofa long and careful review of our policies, capabilities, and requirements. This decision does not alter the unshakeable commitment of the United States to the security of these vital NATO allies. Rather, it reflects our determination to jointly meet the threats that endanger us all. The old focus on long-range missile defense systems left significant gaps in our ability to defend against shorter-range threats, exposing our allies and our forces stationed in Europe. Many experts have also expressed concerns about the testing record and effectiveness of the long-range interceptors that were to be deployed in Poland. Our ile\\p:/ approacri is different in a number of ways. First, we will use well-tested missile defense systems, such as the Standard Missile-3, against the current threats. And unlike the old fixed, silo-based interceptors, they will be mobile and able to shift as threats evolve. 50'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Europe',25,1,'2601 - C05764100.txt','Revised Op-EdNo - it was collaborative effort -- he put in the edits but he didn\'t draft it. Ok. Did Cr !.ai rati.aft? PJ ask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Apprca,cn for Missile Defense By Hillary Ciinton Iran\'s development of :lion- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the .Jriited but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will everanallv enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. 57','Revised Op-EdNo - it was collaborative effort -- he put in the edits but he didn\'t draft it. Ok. Did Cr !.ai rati.aft? PJ ask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Apprca,cn for ;Missile Defense By Hillary Ciinton Iran\'s development of :lion- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the .Jriited but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will everanallv enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. 57'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Europe',25,1,'2709 - C05764301.txt','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Europe',25,1,'3294 - C05765795.txt','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main banker for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main \"banker\" for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Europe',25,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Europe',25,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Europe',25,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Europe',25,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Europe',25,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Europe',25,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Europe',25,1,'3355 - C05765887.txt','(Reuters) Russia will help U.S. reach Afghan peace-MedvedevRussia will help U.S. reach Afghan peace-Medvedev ROME (Reuters) - Russia is willing to do its part to help the United States and Europe achieve peace in Afghanistan, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday. We are obliged to help in Afghanistan ... we are ready to support the efforts of our partners ... there will be a contribution from us, Medvedev told a news conference in Rome.','(Reuters) Russia will help U.S. reach Afghan peace-MedvedevRussia will help U.S. reach Afghan peace-Medvedev ROME (Reuters) - Russia is willing to do its part to help the United States and Europe achieve peace in Afghanistan, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday. \"We are obliged to help in Afghanistan ... we are ready to support the efforts of our partners ... there will be a contribution from us,\" Medvedev told a news conference in Rome.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Europe',25,1,'3672 - C05766522.txt','(Reuters) Copenhagen accord was a disaster, says SwedenBRUSSELS - Despite months of preparation and strenuous international diplomacy, the talks boiled down to an inability of the world\'s two largest emitters, the United States and China, to agree on headline fixed targets. The 27 member states of the EU had gone into the talks with a unified position and with a plan for financing emissions cuts in the developing world, with a commitment to spend around 7 billion euros ($10.01 billion) over the next three years to aid poorer countries. But those aims were largely sidelined as the talks failed to produce the breakthrough agreement many had hoped for. Europe never lost its aim, never, never came to splits or different positions, but of course this was mainly about other countries really (being) unwilling, and especially the United States and China, said Carlgren. Britain on Monday blamed China and a handful of other countries of holding the world to ransom by blocking a legally binding treaty at Copenhagen, stepping up a blame game that has gathered momentum since the talks ended. Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the summit as at best flawed and at worst chaotic and demanded an urgent reform of the process to try to reach a legal treaty when talks are expected to resume in Germany next June. But Danish Climate Minister Connie Hedegaard, who quit as president of the Copenhagen talks midway through after being criticised by African countries for favouring wealthier nations in negotiations, said it was no time to get depressed about the process of tackling climate change. What we need to do is to secure the step that we took and turn it into a result, she told reporters as she arrived for the Brussels meeting on Tuesday. Asked whether Copenhagen had been a failure, she replied: It would have been a failure if we had achieved nothing. But we achieved something. A first step. It was the first time we held a process where all the countries were present, including the big emitters. (Writing by Luke Baker Editing by Jon Hemming)','(Reuters) Copenhagen accord was a \"disaster\", says SwedenBRUSSELS - Despite months of preparation and strenuous international diplomacy, the talks boiled down to an inability of the world\'s two largest emitters, the United States and China, to agree on headline fixed targets. The 27 member states of the EU had gone into the talks with a unified position and with a plan for financing emissions cuts in the developing world, with a commitment to spend around 7 billion euros ($10.01 billion) over the next three years to aid poorer countries. But those aims were largely sidelined as the talks failed to produce the breakthrough agreement many had hoped for. \"Europe never lost its aim, never, never came to splits or different positions, but of course this was mainly about other countries really (being) unwilling, and especially the United States and China,\" said Carlgren. Britain on Monday blamed China and a handful of other countries of holding the world to ransom by blocking a legally binding treaty at Copenhagen, stepping up a blame game that has gathered momentum since the talks ended. Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the summit as \"at best flawed and at worst chaotic\" and demanded an urgent reform of the process to try to reach a legal treaty when talks are expected to resume in Germany next June. But Danish Climate Minister Connie Hedegaard, who quit as president of the Copenhagen talks midway through after being criticised by African countries for favouring wealthier nations in negotiations, said it was no time to get depressed about the process of tackling climate change. \"What we need to do is to secure the step that we took and turn it into a result,\" she told reporters as she arrived for the Brussels meeting on Tuesday. Asked whether Copenhagen had been a failure, she replied: \"It would have been a failure if we had achieved nothing. But we achieved something. A first step. It was the first time we held a process where all the countries were present, including the big emitters.\" (Writing by Luke Baker; Editing by Jon Hemming)'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'European_Commission',2,1,'2898 - C05764657.txt','UNESCO updateHuma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates. I am sorry to report that the Egyptians have used harsh tactics in the halls of UNESCO. A member of the U.S. delegation has seen a member of the Egyptian-hired public relations group walking around with an envelope of cash. They pushed to have two Amb recalled. Disgust and resentment is running high. The Egyptians are pushing delegations very hard. FM Aboul-Gheit has stopped in Paris to deal with the UNESCO race while en route to NY for UNGA. A/S Feltman writes that Egyptian Ambassador Shoukry has called him twice today with a message from the Foreign Minister. FM Aboul Gheit is angry and reports President Mubarak is angry. A/S Feltman notes  maybe we\'ve become a convenient excuse. A/S Feltman very helpfully pushed back and helped defend our ambassador who had been criticized. Our strategy relies on our Amb being low-key. He is following his instructions. We should be unhappy with the way he is being attacked personally. Candidates Bukova and Baki are moving ahead on their own lobbying. FYI, Hosni even said on French TV that the U.S. is neutral reflecting our especially low key approach this past week. Now that Hosni may lose, the U.S. looks like a convenient one to blame.','UNESCO updateHuma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates. I am sorry to report that the Egyptians have used harsh tactics in the halls of UNESCO. A member of the U.S. delegation has seen a member of the Egyptian-hired \"public relations\" group walking around with an envelope of cash. They pushed to have two Amb recalled. Disgust and resentment is running high. The Egyptians are pushing delegations very hard. FM Aboul-Gheit has stopped in Paris to deal with the UNESCO race while en route to NY for UNGA. A/S Feltman writes that Egyptian Ambassador Shoukry has called him twice today with a \"message from the Foreign Minister.\" FM Aboul Gheit is angry and reports President Mubarak is angry. A/S Feltman notes \" maybe we\'ve become a convenient excuse.\" A/S Feltman very helpfully pushed back and helped defend our ambassador who had been criticized. Our strategy relies on our Amb being low-key. He is following his instructions. We should be unhappy with the way he is being attacked personally. Candidates Bukova and Baki are moving ahead on their own lobbying. FYI, Hosni even said on French TV that the U.S. is neutral reflecting our especially low key approach this past week. Now that Hosni may lose, the U.S. looks like a convenient one to blame.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'European_Commission',2,1,'2899 - C05764658.txt','UNESCO updatethat is right Esther will keep sending updates This doesn\'t sound like there\'s anything for me to do but pls keep me informed. Huma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates.','UNESCO updatethat is right Esther will keep sending updates This doesn\'t sound like there\'s anything for me to do but pls keep me informed. Huma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'European_Commissioner_for_External_Relations',1,1,'2890 - C05764648.txt','(AP) Ferrero-Waldner abandons race for UNESCO top jobPARIS (AP) EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner is withdrawing her candidacy for the top job at the United Nations agency for culture and education. Paris-based UNESCO is choosing a new director in voting that began Thursday and continues Monday. Austrian Ferrero-Waldner was considered a strong candidate. The front-runner is Egyptian Farouk Hosni, opposed by Jewish activists. He threatened last year to burn Israeli books, but later apologized. The Austrian Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that Ferrero-Waldner was withdrawing for the greater good of the organization and European unity, and urged respect for UNESCO\'s ideals. Other candidates are former Bulgarian foreign minister Irina Bokova and Ecuadorean diplomat Ivonne Baki.','(AP) Ferrero-Waldner abandons race for UNESCO top jobPARIS (AP) EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner is withdrawing her candidacy for the top job at the United Nations agency for culture and education. Paris-based UNESCO is choosing a new director in voting that began Thursday and continues Monday. Austrian Ferrero-Waldner was considered a strong candidate. The front-runner is Egyptian Farouk Hosni, opposed by Jewish activists. He threatened last year to burn Israeli books, but later apologized. The Austrian Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that Ferrero-Waldner was withdrawing \"for the greater good of the organization and European unity,\" and urged respect for UNESCO\'s ideals. Other candidates are former Bulgarian foreign minister Irina Bokova and Ecuadorean diplomat Ivonne Baki.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'European_Parliament_election,_2009_(United_Kingdom)',2,1,'1661 - C05761557.txt','Miliband...Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak with him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid At last, a great mobile device for under $50. Take a Peek!','Miliband...Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal; 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak with him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid At last, a great mobile device for under $50. Take a Peek!'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'European_Parliament_election,_2009_(United_Kingdom)',2,1,'1664 - C05761562.txt','Miliband...Ok now, Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Very sorry to read this confirmation. Email if and when it would be convenient to call you. Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak wi th him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid','Miliband...Ok now, Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Very sorry to read this confirmation. Email if and when it would be convenient to call you. Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal; 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak wi th him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'European_route_E50',1,1,'2032 - C05762661.txt','Colombian President Uribe would like to speak with the Secretary this eveningThese are notes from torn. Let me know if u are ok with ops connecting call. My guess is that he is calling about Honduras. He, like many other leaders with an interest in Central America, is worried that Honduras is slipping towards confrontation and violence. He probably does not think Insulza is up to the task. S should be aware that Arias is prepared to offer his services. I spoke with the Costa Rican FonMin, who said the de facto government has reached out to Arias, and that the Costa Ricans will be looking for a way to make the offer to Zelaya. Uribe knows Zelaya and has some influence. Uribe might want to talk with Arias and offer to help move Zelaya in the right direction. (Although Uribe and Zelaya come from different ends of the political spectrum, they are both ranchers and love horses, and this has created some comradeship.) Does she need specific points? Should I have her call u before she calls him? Colombian President Uribe has requested to speak with Secretary Clinton. His staff said he is available this evening, but they did not provide specific availabilities for tomorrow. Please advise. Regards, Peggy Peggy Walker Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/E5-0) (202) 647-1512 walkeroj@state.gov 98','Colombian President Uribe would like to speak with the Secretary this eveningThese are notes from torn. Let me know if u are ok with ops connecting call. My guess is that he is calling about Honduras. He, like many other leaders with an interest in Central America, is worried that Honduras is slipping towards confrontation and violence. He probably does not think Insulza is up to the task. S should be aware that Arias is prepared to offer his services. I spoke with the Costa Rican FonMin, who said the de facto government has reached out to Arias, and that the Costa Ricans will be looking for a way to make the offer to Zelaya. Uribe knows Zelaya and has some influence. Uribe might want to talk with Arias and offer to help move Zelaya in the right direction. (Although Uribe and Zelaya come from different ends of the political spectrum, they are both ranchers and love horses, and this has created some comradeship.) Does she need specific points? Should I have her call u before she calls him? Colombian President Uribe has requested to speak with Secretary Clinton. His staff said he is available this evening, but they did not provide specific availabilities for tomorrow. Please advise. Regards, Peggy Peggy Walker Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/E5-0) (202) 647-1512 walkeroj@state.gov 98'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'European_Southern_Observatory',3,1,'3529 - C05766192.txt','Death ofFYI See below. Colleagues: Regards, Michael T. Pascual Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-O) PascualMT@state.gov 202-647-1512','Death ofFYI See below. Colleagues: Regards, Michael T. Pascual Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-O) PascualMT@state.gov; 202-647-1512'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'European_Southern_Observatory',3,1,'3571 - C05766273.txt','UPDATE: Death of Death ofHere is an update on the return of the remains Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:53:58 +0545 Colleaaues? Please let me know if Ops can be of further assistance. Best, Dana Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 Ruth Branson is added to distribution. Thanks, Clay Clay - many thanks for the update. Could you also keep ruth branson, the ocs duty officer, apprised of developments? She\'s not on our duty principals\' collective. Best, M This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Embassy Kathmandu is standing by to assist. Nepal is currently in the middle of the national holiday of Dashain when most things are closed. The embassy is closed for normal business on Monday and Tuesday and will reopen on Wednesday 9/30, however we will open to do whatever is necessary to assist. I am in contact with in Chengdu. Tina Onufer, US Consul Regards, Clay Adler Consul US Embassy Kathmandu +977-1-400-7200 x.4126 (office) adlerck@state.gov Colleagues: Regards, Michael T. Pascual Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-O) PascualMTstate.gov 202-647-1512 Hotmail has ever-growing storage! Don\'t worry about storage limits. Check it out.','UPDATE: Death of Death ofHere is an update on the return of the remains Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:53:58 +0545 Colleaaues? Please let me know if Ops can be of further assistance. Best, Dana Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 Ruth Branson is added to distribution. Thanks, Clay Clay - many thanks for the update. Could you also keep ruth branson, the ocs duty officer, apprised of developments? She\'s not on our duty principals\' collective. Best, M This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Embassy Kathmandu is standing by to assist. Nepal is currently in the middle of the national holiday of Dashain when most things are closed. The embassy is closed for normal business on Monday and Tuesday and will reopen on Wednesday 9/30, however we will open to do whatever is necessary to assist. I am in contact with in Chengdu. Tina Onufer, US Consul Regards, Clay Adler Consul US Embassy Kathmandu +977-1-400-7200 x.4126 (office) adlerck@state.gov Colleagues: Regards, Michael T. Pascual Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-O) PascualMTstate.gov; 202-647-1512 Hotmail has ever-growing storage! Don\'t worry about storage limits. Check it out.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'European_Southern_Observatory',3,1,'3665 - C05766506.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'European_Union',17,1,'111 - C05739687.txt','Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 1200 (SBU) Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 0700 (SBU) B6Here are more details on the overnight traffic accident. Dear Colleagues, S/E Chris Stevens provided the following update from Benghazi at 1200 EDT to Embassy Tripoli DCM Polaschik and NEA/MAG Director Roebuck: Traffic accident: Following discussions with S/E Stevens and other USG officials, the TNC has agreed not to issue any public statement regarding the accident. S/E Stevens\' USG colleagues are waiting for guidance from their HQ regarding proposed compensation of 52,000 Libyan dinars ($43,312): 13,000 ($10,828) per victim, to cover funeral costs and other compensation. TNC will accompany S/E Stevens on his courtesy calls on the families, to take place either today or tomorrow. In the view of S/E Stevens, the TNC has been handling this incident in a professional and low-profile manner. [Note: S/E Stevens separately provided the following details of the accident: The U.S. vehicle was traveling back from the Benghazi airport at moderate speed. The U.S. vehicle was struck by the Libyan vehicle going at high speed in an intersection. As a correction to earlier information - four people were killed and only two were injured.] Police chief: S/E Stevens met with the Benghazi chief of police today, following discussions related to the accident. The police chief is a university professor who took on these police duties after the revolution. According to the police chief, there are only 3,000 police in the Benghazi area, down from 6,000 prior to the revolution. Many police simply did not return to their jobs after the revolution, as they feared retaliation. EU and UK reps have met with the Special Envoy Stevens reported at 0700 EDT on 4/26: ? Traffic accident: Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seatbelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee injuries are light if any, Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? TNC head Mahmoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to be met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Christina Tomlinson Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center tomfinsonct@state,gov 202-6474512 Itg1kik ,MEN7 oi rrr Ops Center celebrates its SOth anniversary with 24 hours of OPERATIONS CENTER worldwide service on April 30, Register now to participAe.','Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 1200 (SBU) Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 0700 (SBU) B6Here are more details on the overnight traffic accident. Dear Colleagues, S/E Chris Stevens provided the following update from Benghazi at 1200 EDT to Embassy Tripoli DCM Polaschik and NEA/MAG Director Roebuck: Traffic accident: Following discussions with S/E Stevens and other USG officials, the TNC has agreed not to issue any public statement regarding the accident. S/E Stevens\' USG colleagues are waiting for guidance from their HQ regarding proposed compensation of 52,000 Libyan dinars ($43,312): 13,000 ($10,828) per victim, to cover funeral costs and other compensation. TNC will accompany S/E Stevens on his courtesy calls on the families, to take place either today or tomorrow. In the view of S/E Stevens, the TNC has been handling this incident in a professional and low-profile manner. [Note: S/E Stevens separately provided the following details of the accident: The U.S. vehicle was traveling back from the Benghazi airport at moderate speed. The U.S. vehicle was struck by the Libyan vehicle going at high speed in an intersection. As a correction to earlier information - four people were killed and only two were injured.] Police chief: S/E Stevens met with the Benghazi chief of police today, following discussions related to the accident. The police chief is a university professor who took on these police duties after the revolution. According to the police chief, there are only 3,000 police in the Benghazi area, down from 6,000 prior to the revolution. Many police simply did not return to their jobs after the revolution, as they feared retaliation. EU and UK reps have met with the Special Envoy Stevens reported at 0700 EDT on 4/26: ? Traffic accident: Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seatbelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee injuries are light if any, Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? TNC head Mahmoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to be met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Christina Tomlinson Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center tomfinsonct@state,gov 202-6474512 Itg1kik ,MEN7 oi rrr Ops Center celebrates its SOth anniversary with 24 hours of OPERATIONS CENTER worldwide service on April 30\", Register now to participAe.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'European_Union',17,1,'1474 - C05761222.txt','NYT EditorialAnd also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do some deep soul-searching and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.','NYT EditorialAnd also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal; that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do \"some deep soul-searching\" and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but \"there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.\"'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'European_Union',17,1,'153 - C05739739.txt','NATOI\'m heading back from meetings on women, peace and security at NATO. The chief implementer of WPS at DOD also traveled with me. It was extremely productive. SG Rasmussen chaired a meeting on 1325 today of all the NATO member and partner ambassadors incl DaIcier. The new NATO special rep for 1325 -- the position sponsored by Norway and approved at the Chicago summit ? gave her inaugural address, and my DOD colleague and I discussed the US efforts both generally and in Afghanistan. We were followed by extensive remarks from the NATO ambassadors, all of whom touched on the importance of women\'s role in security and NATO\'s mission, as well as applauded US leadership. Many mentioned you in their interventions! The ambs from Serbia, Azerbaijan and Georgia pointed to their own national action plans (their existence was a surprise to us), as well as the new structures they have put in place to implement them. The ambassador from Azerbaijan even said that he is hopeful women will contribute to ending their regional conflict (I will tell Morningstar). The new special rep - a seasoned diplomat who knows her way around NATO --- wanted me to ten you how much you have inspired her -- something I hear everywhere! I\'m confident our NATO visit also served to reinforce the importance of the NAP and the US role with our own people both at NATO and DOD. I was sorry to miss the discussion with ASSK but there are more events with her tomw. We are working hard on getting the engagement of Burmese women into the formal peace structures being put in place to end the ethnic conflicts. I also met with Vivian Redding at the EU who, despite her efforts, is unlikely to get a quota for women on public boards of directors adopted. She too expressed her admiration of you and your leadership. In addition to everything that\'s been said about Chris Stevens, he really understood the important role the women in Libya were playing in peace and security. Whenever I met with Libyan women at meetings in the region, they went out of their way to tell me how much he supported them and how much affection they had for him. Such an awful loss. You\'ve been magnificent throughout all this, despite how wrenching it\'s been.','NATOI\'m heading back from meetings on women, peace and security at NATO. The chief implementer of WPS at DOD also traveled with me. It was extremely productive. SG Rasmussen chaired a meeting on 1325 today of all the NATO member and partner ambassadors incl DaIcier. The new NATO special rep for 1325 -- the position sponsored by Norway and approved at the Chicago summit ? gave her inaugural address, and my DOD colleague and I discussed the US efforts both generally and in Afghanistan. We were followed by extensive remarks from the NATO ambassadors, all of whom touched on the importance of women\'s role in security and NATO\'s mission, as well as applauded US leadership. Many mentioned you in their interventions! The ambs from Serbia, Azerbaijan and Georgia pointed to their own national action plans (their existence was a surprise to us), as well as the new structures they have put in place to implement them. The ambassador from Azerbaijan even said that he is hopeful women will contribute to ending their regional conflict (I will tell Morningstar). The new special rep - a seasoned diplomat who knows her way around NATO --- wanted me to ten you how much you have inspired her -- something I hear everywhere! I\'m confident our NATO visit also served to reinforce the importance of the NAP and the US role with our own people both at NATO and DOD. I was sorry to miss the discussion with ASSK but there are more events with her tomw. We are working hard on getting the engagement of Burmese women into the formal peace structures being put in place to end the ethnic conflicts. I also met with Vivian Redding at the EU who, despite her efforts, is unlikely to get a quota for women on public boards of directors adopted. She too expressed her admiration of you and your leadership. In addition to everything that\'s been said about Chris Stevens, he really understood the important role the women in Libya were playing in peace and security. Whenever I met with Libyan women at meetings in the region, they went out of their way to tell me how much he supported them and how much affection they had for him. Such an awful loss. You\'ve been magnificent throughout all this, despite how wrenching it\'s been.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'European_Union',17,1,'1624 - C05761485.txt','Some other thoughtsAMS did not like any of this both for the substance and because she did not write it so we did not share it with you today. Then I decided to share it with you anyway for any value it has for you. Frame: The world we live in today is inextricably interconnected. Together we succeed. Apart we fail. In the Obama Administration, we will use smart power to advance to our shared security, shared prosperity and shared humanity. In advancing our shared security, we seek to: ? Reduce threat of violent extremism ? Reduce the spread of weapons of mass destruction In advancing our shared prosperity, we seek to: ? Use development to create and sustain strong stable economies by: o Focusing on women as essential for driving economic growth o Expanding access to food and the means to grow or buy it and, o Expanding access to quality education in developing countries ? Expand access to stable, affordable and increasingly clean energy sources In advancing our shared humanity, we seek to: ? Expand human rights and the conditions that promote respect for human rights ? Support the development of health systems that support healthier societies and confront the spread of pandemic disease (e.g., AlDs) How we achieve these goals: We will advance these goals through shared responsibility and the application of smart power. America has the responsibility to lead, but can only lead in partnership with others. Smart power means elevating and integrating diplomacy and development. DIPLOMACY: Focus on priority partnerships: ? Revitalized partnerships with historic allies EU, Japan, Korea, Australia ? Calibrated partnerships with China and Russia 31','Some other thoughtsAMS did not like any of this both for the substance and because she did not write it so we did not share it with you today. Then I decided to share it with you anyway for any value it has for you. Frame: The world we live in today is inextricably interconnected. Together we succeed. Apart we fail. In the Obama Administration, we will use smart power to advance to our shared security, shared prosperity and shared humanity. In advancing our shared security, we seek to: ? Reduce threat of violent extremism ? Reduce the spread of weapons of mass destruction In advancing our shared prosperity, we seek to: ? Use development to create and sustain strong stable economies by: o Focusing on women as essential for driving economic growth; o Expanding access to food and the means to grow or buy it; and, o Expanding access to quality education in developing countries; ? Expand access to stable, affordable and increasingly clean energy sources In advancing our shared humanity, we seek to: ? Expand human rights and the conditions that promote respect for human rights ? Support the development of health systems that support healthier societies and confront the spread of pandemic disease (e.g., AlDs) How we achieve these goals: We will advance these goals through shared responsibility and the application of smart power. America has the responsibility to lead, but can only lead in partnership with others. Smart power means elevating and integrating diplomacy and development. DIPLOMACY: Focus on priority partnerships: ? Revitalized partnerships with historic allies EU, Japan, Korea, Australia; ? Calibrated partnerships with China and Russia; 31'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'European_Union',17,1,'2084 - C05762737.txt','Mini Schedule 7/10/097:30 am PHONE CALL w/SWISS FEDERAL COUNCILLOR MICHELINE 7:45 am CALMY-REY Secretary\'s Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am PRIVATE BREAKFAST 9:30 am James Madison Room, 84\' floor 9:30 am OFFICE TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am TOWN HALL MEETING 11:00 am Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Approx. 700 employees attending. 11:30 am PHOTO OPS 11:35 am Secretary\'s Outer Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR DANIEL BENJAMIN, 12:20 pm COORDINATOR FOR COUNTERTERRORISM Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 170 guests attending. 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm MEETING w/TIM SOLSO, CEO OF CUMMINS AND CO-CHAIR US- 1:30 pm BRAZIL CEO FORUM Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/EUROPEAN UNION COMMISSIONER BENITA 2:00 pm FERRERO-WALDNER Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/UN AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm MEETING w/DENNIS ROSS 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Reagan National Airport 3:35 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 4:00 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport via US Air Shuttle #2187 En route New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 5:13 pm ARRIVE New York, New York 5:30 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 6:30 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 134','Mini Schedule 7/10/097:30 am PHONE CALL w/SWISS FEDERAL COUNCILLOR MICHELINE 7:45 am CALMY-REY Secretary\'s Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am PRIVATE BREAKFAST 9:30 am James Madison Room, 84\' floor 9:30 am OFFICE TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am TOWN HALL MEETING 11:00 am Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Approx. 700 employees attending. 11:30 am PHOTO OPS 11:35 am Secretary\'s Outer Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR DANIEL BENJAMIN, 12:20 pm COORDINATOR FOR COUNTERTERRORISM Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 170 guests attending. 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm MEETING w/TIM SOLSO, CEO OF CUMMINS AND CO-CHAIR US- 1:30 pm BRAZIL CEO FORUM Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/EUROPEAN UNION COMMISSIONER BENITA 2:00 pm FERRERO-WALDNER Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/UN AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm MEETING w/DENNIS ROSS 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Reagan National Airport 3:35 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 4:00 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport via US Air Shuttle #2187 En route New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 5:13 pm ARRIVE New York, New York 5:30 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 6:30 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 134'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'European_Union',17,1,'2173 - C05762864.txt','Major Economies ForumQuick note to tell you the meeting ended today after lunch and it turned out to be a very positive event. To a person, the heads of delegation were hugely complimentary. Good, very candid ? even frank as the diplomats say -- level of engagement, a lot of positive feeling and trust built up, an eagerness for this group to continue engaging and ? perhaps ? make some progress. Dan Reifsnyder, an OES DAS who\'s been here a long time, said it was best meeting of this kind he has seen in 20 years. Issues still damnably difficult, but a pretty palpable sense in the room that something good had happened. Hearty congrats from the Chinese, UK, Japanese, Aussies, EU, Danes, Swedes, South Africans, etc. Mike Froman did an excellent job as Chair (I was head of U.S. delegation), and Steve Chu and John Holdren did very useful presentations yesterday. Heads of delegation met with President in Blue Room for a reception late yesterday afternoon, which went over big. Mike and I met with President in Oval beforehand. Reception at Kennedy Center in evening for whole delegations, plus people from Hill, NG0s, etc., yesterday. Sen. Kerry spoke. We followed up with a long bilateral with China and then a private dinner with the UK. More bilats tomorrow. Next meeting of the Forum May 25-26 in Paris. Many thanks to HRC for kicking it off in style.','Major Economies ForumQuick note to tell you the meeting ended today after lunch and it turned out to be a very positive event. To a person, the heads of delegation were hugely complimentary. Good, very candid ? even \"frank\" as the diplomats say -- level of engagement, a lot of positive feeling and trust built up, an eagerness for this group to continue engaging and ? perhaps ? make some progress. Dan Reifsnyder, an OES DAS who\'s been here a long time, said it was best meeting of this kind he has seen in 20 years. Issues still damnably difficult, but a pretty palpable sense in the room that something good had happened. Hearty congrats from the Chinese, UK, Japanese, Aussies, EU, Danes, Swedes, South Africans, etc. Mike Froman did an excellent job as Chair (I was head of U.S. delegation), and Steve Chu and John Holdren did very useful presentations yesterday. Heads of delegation met with President in Blue Room for a reception late yesterday afternoon, which went over big. Mike and I met with President in Oval beforehand. Reception at Kennedy Center in evening for whole delegations, plus people from Hill, NG0s, etc., yesterday. Sen. Kerry spoke. We followed up with a long bilateral with China and then a private dinner with the UK. More bilats tomorrow. Next meeting of the Forum May 25-26 in Paris. Many thanks to HRC for kicking it off in style.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'European_Union',17,1,'2294 - C05763096.txt','Spanish fmSpanish FM Moratinos has requested to speak with you today. Tom can give u verbal download but below are basic points. Let me know if u want us to set up call Points: - We condemn the effort to remove Zelaya from office. - We are working within the OAS and with our regional partners to resolve this situation quickly and in a manner that restores democratic order. - We appreciate the role Spain played in winning quick EU condemnation of the coup attempt. - Our work is not done. Rebuilding trust among competing political institutions and reducing polarization within Honduras will take a lot of work. We hope Spain will work with us and the OAS to ensure a restoration of democratic order that will allow Honduras to carry through with it electoral timetable (presidential vote scheduled for November) Note from torn: Aside from the statements issued by the President and the Secretary, we have been working in the OAS Permanent Council fashioning a consensus resolution mapping out a path forward, reaching out to regional partners ( I have spoken twice with Salvadoran President Funes, and our Ambassadors have been working with other Central American leaders), and working within Honduras to limit the damage to Honduras institutions.  1ro','Spanish fmSpanish FM Moratinos has requested to speak with you today. Tom can give u verbal download but below are basic points. Let me know if u want us to set up call Points: - We condemn the effort to remove Zelaya from office. - We are working within the OAS and with our regional partners to resolve this situation quickly and in a manner that restores democratic order. - We appreciate the role Spain played in winning quick EU condemnation of the coup attempt. - Our work is not done. Rebuilding trust among competing political institutions and reducing polarization within Honduras will take a lot of work. We hope Spain will work with us and the OAS to ensure a restoration of democratic order that will allow Honduras to carry through with it electoral timetable (presidential vote scheduled for November) Note from torn: Aside from the statements issued by the President and the Secretary, we have been working in the OAS Permanent Council fashioning a consensus resolution mapping out a path forward, reaching out to regional partners ( I have spoken twice with Salvadoran President Funes, and our Ambassadors have been working with other Central American leaders), and working within Honduras to limit the damage to Honduras institutions. ; 1ro'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'European_Union',17,1,'2756 - C05764412.txt','President AriasFyi President Arias just called to ask about the Zelaya meeting. I gave him a readout and took him through the statement, including word for word the part on elections. Arias was very pleased. He even used the phrase beginning of the end of the de facto regime. He liked our idea of diplomatic outreach and I assured him that San Jose would be a top destination for us. He also strongly endorsed our plan to go to Brussels, Madrid and the Vatican. He himself has spoken frequently with the Spanish to get them to press for EU action similar to ours. Finally, Arias was very pleased that Hugo plans to call in the candidates to get them to go to Micheletti and say that an election outside the San Jose process is of dubious legitimacy. I told Arias that the Secretary is very strong in her commitment to the San Jose process and Arias asked that I give her his warm regards. ck 62','President AriasFyi President Arias just called to ask about the Zelaya meeting. I gave him a readout and took him through the statement, including word for word the part on elections. Arias was very pleased. He even used the phrase \"beginning of the end of the de facto regime.\" He liked our idea of diplomatic outreach and I assured him that San Jose would be a top destination for us. He also strongly endorsed our plan to go to Brussels, Madrid and the Vatican. He himself has spoken frequently with the Spanish to get them to press for EU action similar to ours. Finally, Arias was very pleased that Hugo plans to call in the candidates to get them to go to Micheletti and say that an election outside the San Jose process is of dubious legitimacy. I told Arias that the Secretary is very strong in her commitment to the San Jose process and Arias asked that I give her his warm regards. ck 62'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'European_Union',17,1,'2890 - C05764648.txt','(AP) Ferrero-Waldner abandons race for UNESCO top jobPARIS (AP) EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner is withdrawing her candidacy for the top job at the United Nations agency for culture and education. Paris-based UNESCO is choosing a new director in voting that began Thursday and continues Monday. Austrian Ferrero-Waldner was considered a strong candidate. The front-runner is Egyptian Farouk Hosni, opposed by Jewish activists. He threatened last year to burn Israeli books, but later apologized. The Austrian Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that Ferrero-Waldner was withdrawing for the greater good of the organization and European unity, and urged respect for UNESCO\'s ideals. Other candidates are former Bulgarian foreign minister Irina Bokova and Ecuadorean diplomat Ivonne Baki.','(AP) Ferrero-Waldner abandons race for UNESCO top jobPARIS (AP) EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner is withdrawing her candidacy for the top job at the United Nations agency for culture and education. Paris-based UNESCO is choosing a new director in voting that began Thursday and continues Monday. Austrian Ferrero-Waldner was considered a strong candidate. The front-runner is Egyptian Farouk Hosni, opposed by Jewish activists. He threatened last year to burn Israeli books, but later apologized. The Austrian Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that Ferrero-Waldner was withdrawing \"for the greater good of the organization and European unity,\" and urged respect for UNESCO\'s ideals. Other candidates are former Bulgarian foreign minister Irina Bokova and Ecuadorean diplomat Ivonne Baki.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'European_Union',17,1,'3088 - C05764997.txt','S Afghanistan mtg ParisFrench have clarified that they\'d like to invite about 10 key EU FMs, Swedish presidency. the biggest players in Afghanistan plus the (Sarko now saying he won\'t send any new troops while Brown has announced he will, Can we invite all and not limit the participation? cdm As some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.','S Afghanistan mtg ParisFrench have clarified that they\'d like to invite about 10 key EU FMs, Swedish presidency. the biggest players in Afghanistan plus the (Sarko now saying he won\'t send any new troops while Brown has announced he will, Can we invite all and not limit the participation? cdm As some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'European_Union',17,1,'3141 - C05765091.txt','Memo: Update on Blair/EU. SidAttachments: hrc memo EU Blair update 110209.docx CONFIDENTIAL November 2. 2009 For: Hillary','Memo: Update on Blair/EU. SidAttachments: hrc memo EU Blair update 110209.docx CONFIDENTIAL November 2. 2009 For: Hillary'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'European_Union',17,1,'3430 - C05766030.txt','URGENT: Friends of Haiti TeleconferenceCheryl needs to address Please see attached additional information and question from Canadian government prior to this afternoon\'s 1300 phone call. Specifically, the Canadian government is asking whether the Secretary could come to Montreal for the GOC\'s prep donors meeting the evening of 1/23 or morning of 1/24? [Note: Montreal has world\'s second largest Haitian diaspora, hence location.] WHA would recommend participation if at all possible. Thank you, Roberta Good morning Roberta! Congratulations on a successful visit by the Secretary of State. We are looking forward to this afternoon\'s teleconference. After opening remarks, Minister Cannon will ask Prime Minister Bellerive to speak and the UN (we may only have DPKO LeRoy on line due to visit of Sec Gen to Haiti). He will then ask FM Amorim and Sec State Clinton to provide their views on the situation and then open the floor to Kouchner and others. Response has been good and most will be represented at FM level (Mexico/Espinosa may still be in flight from Japan, and Argentina and Costa Rica will be Vice-Ministers). There is as well agreement in principle to begin laying the groundwork for a broader Donors Conference on Reconstruction and our offer to host a preparatory meeting on January 25th has been well received. However, early indications are that the EU has a conflict as they have their General Relations and Foreign Relations meetings scheduled for that day. As the EU would be essential for such a meeting we are scrambling to look for alternative dates. Given the momentum we would rather go earlier than later. Minister Cannon would be available to host this on the weekend of the 23-24th of January (dinner on the 23rd, meeting on the morning of the 24th). However, I believe that Ambassador','URGENT: Friends of Haiti TeleconferenceCheryl needs to address Please see attached additional information and question from Canadian government prior to this afternoon\'s 1300 phone call. Specifically, the Canadian government is asking whether the Secretary could come to Montreal for the GOC\'s \"prep\" donors meeting the evening of 1/23 or morning of 1/24? [Note: Montreal has world\'s second largest Haitian diaspora, hence location.] WHA would recommend participation if at all possible. Thank you, Roberta Good morning Roberta! Congratulations on a successful visit by the Secretary of State. We are looking forward to this afternoon\'s teleconference. After opening remarks, Minister Cannon will ask Prime Minister Bellerive to speak and the UN (we may only have DPKO LeRoy on line due to visit of Sec Gen to Haiti). He will then ask FM Amorim and Sec State Clinton to provide their views on the situation and then open the floor to Kouchner and others. Response has been good and most will be represented at FM level (Mexico/Espinosa may still be in flight from Japan, and Argentina and Costa Rica will be Vice-Ministers). There is as well agreement in principle to begin laying the groundwork for a broader Donors Conference on Reconstruction and our offer to host a preparatory meeting on January 25th has been well received. However, early indications are that the EU has a conflict as they have their General Relations and Foreign Relations meetings scheduled for that day. As the EU would be essential for such a meeting we are scrambling to look for alternative dates. Given the momentum we would rather go earlier than later. Minister Cannon would be available to host this on the weekend of the 23-24th of January (dinner on the 23rd, meeting on the morning of the 24th). However, I believe that Ambassador'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'European_Union',17,1,'3471 - C05766084.txt','NYT EditorialBy the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do some deep soul-searching and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.','NYT EditorialBy the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do \"some deep soul-searching\" and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but \"there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.\"'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'European_Union',17,1,'3478 - C05766092.txt','NYT EditorialDo you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do some deep soul-searching and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass. China has also been demanding that rich nations contribute hundreds of millions of dollars a year to help poor countries address the threat of climate change. Again Mr. Stern was blunt. Washington is prepared to help those who need it, but given China\'s huge reserves and revved-up economy, he said he could not envision public funds, certainly not from the United States, going to China. The most positive development has been a pledge by the European Union to contribute $10.5 billion over the next three years to help poorer countries deal with climate change. The United States has said that it will make a contribution but has not said how big it will be.','NYT EditorialDo you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do \"some deep soul-searching\" and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but \"there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.\" China has also been demanding that rich nations contribute hundreds of millions of dollars a year to help poor countries address the threat of climate change. Again Mr. Stern was blunt. Washington is prepared to help those who need it, but given China\'s huge reserves and revved-up economy, he said he could not envision \"public funds, certainly not from the United States, going to China.\" The most positive development has been a pledge by the European Union to contribute $10.5 billion over the next three years to help poorer countries deal with climate change. The United States has said that it will make a contribution but has not said how big it will be.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'European_Union',17,1,'3594 - C05766317.txt','CubaYou will have seen Verma\'s note regarding Senator Menedez desire to speak to S re direct mail talks with Cuba and our follow on talks with the Cubans and dissidents. He is upset tha he was not consulted and does not think he was briefed sufficiently quickly. WHA and H had briefed immediately on the direct mail talks, and had briefed HFAC on the follow on talks. We had asked for time to brief SFRC but had not yet done so. This should be a good news story. We engaged with the Cubans at the Vice-Minister level, breaking a several year shunning of our Interest Section by the Cubans, traveled outside of Havana to view hurricane damage (thus breaking through the barrier of no travel beyond a ten-mile perimeter), we pursued extradition of US fugitives in Cuba, and most importantly, Bisa Williams (my DAS and the head of delegation) met with a broad range of dissidents, civil socity reps, and bloggers. This last point is worth highlighting. The last part of the trip came together late because we would not let the Cubans condition our meetings or determine who we could or could not meet with. The Cubans finally allowed us to meet with dissidents, something they have prevented EU and other visitors from doing. In other words, we have broken th mold and put real pressure on others to do the same. That said, our briefing and outreach could have been quicker and better coordinated. This has upset Senator Menedez. We are sending Bisa up tomorrow to brief the SFRC.','CubaYou will have seen Verma\'s note regarding Senator Menedez desire to speak to S re direct mail talks with Cuba and our follow on talks with the Cubans and dissidents. He is upset tha he was not consulted and does not think he was briefed sufficiently quickly. WHA and H had briefed immediately on the direct mail talks, and had briefed HFAC on the follow on talks. We had asked for time to brief SFRC but had not yet done so. This should be a good news story. We engaged with the Cubans at the Vice-Minister level, breaking a several year shunning of our Interest Section by the Cubans, traveled outside of Havana to view hurricane damage (thus breaking through the barrier of no travel beyond a ten-mile perimeter), we pursued extradition of US fugitives in Cuba, and most importantly, Bisa Williams (my DAS and the head of delegation) met with a broad range of dissidents, civil socity reps, and bloggers. This last point is worth highlighting. The last part of the trip came together late because we would not let the Cubans condition our meetings or determine who we could or could not meet with. The Cubans finally allowed us to meet with dissidents, something they have prevented EU and other visitors from doing. In other words, we have broken th mold and put real pressure on others to do the same. That said, our briefing and outreach could have been quicker and better coordinated. This has upset Senator Menedez. We are sending Bisa up tomorrow to brief the SFRC.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'European_Union',17,1,'3614 - C05766357.txt','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a declaration of war by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was a bit strong. Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a clear mark of hostility. Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place, Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a \"declaration of war\" by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was \"a bit strong\". Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a \"clear mark of hostility\". \"Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place,\" Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'European_Union',17,1,'3649 - C05766465.txt','FYIWe are coordinating with the canadas, the eu and a few others to try to take action on Monday collectively - we\'ll see how successful we are I\'ve aways thought is was?can we stop it? fyi Just spoke with David harland\'s un team. They feel certain it is preval driving this and not parliament. Obvs parliament is happy to oblige Sent from my iPhone','FYIWe are coordinating with the canadas, the eu and a few others to try to take action on Monday collectively - we\'ll see how successful we are I\'ve aways thought is was?can we stop it? fyi Just spoke with David harland\'s un team. They feel certain it is preval driving this and not parliament. Obvs parliament is happy to oblige Sent from my iPhone'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'European_Union_Monitoring_Mission',1,1,'2290 - C05763089.txt','UpdateRELEASE IN PART B1,1.4(B),1.4(D) Russians saying that lavrov could talk after 10:30 am but phil sent message below and doesn\'t think u need to call any longer. Bill burns concurs. Ok to tell them no need for a call? They r supposedly tracking lavrov down on vacation. 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 EUMM reported no overnight incidents and Georgian Interior Ministry concurs. We are still seeking solid confirmation of all this and conveying messages to parties but with things moving in right direction I don\'t think S-Lay call is any longer necessary. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 08/01/2024','UpdateRELEASE IN PART B1,1.4(B),1.4(D) Russians saying that lavrov could talk after 10:30 am but phil sent message below and doesn\'t think u need to call any longer. Bill burns concurs. Ok to tell them no need for a call? They r supposedly tracking lavrov down on vacation. 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 EUMM reported no overnight incidents and Georgian Interior Ministry concurs. We are still seeking solid confirmation of all this and conveying messages to parties but with things moving in right direction I don\'t think S-Lay call is any longer necessary. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 08/01/2024'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Euroscepticism',1,1,'3614 - C05766357.txt','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a declaration of war by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was a bit strong. Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a clear mark of hostility. Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place, Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a \"declaration of war\" by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was \"a bit strong\". Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a \"clear mark of hostility\". \"Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place,\" Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Evangelicalism',3,1,'2085 - C05762738.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Evangelicalism',3,1,'2087 - C05762743.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US B6Let\'s discuss. I think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?, asked Jeff Sharlet. In his book, Sharlet specifically refers to politicians in Uganda proposing an anti-gay law that would criminalize homosexuality. The law, which could be passed within weeks despite international condemnation, includes possible punishment by death. Anti-gay laws were recently passed in Burundi, are being discussed in Rwanda, and could soon be expanded in Kenya and Tanzania. The American group Sharlet calls The Family is also known as The Fellowship. It organizes an annual National Prayer Breakfast with the U.S. president and foreign guests, but besides that activity shuns publicity and does not openly list its members. But Sharlet says more American reporters are looking into the group and its alleged ties to Africa. These include helping African politicians with money so they can push socially conservative agendas.','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US B6Let\'s discuss. I think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. \"It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?,\" asked Jeff Sharlet. In his book, Sharlet specifically refers to politicians in Uganda proposing an anti-gay law that would criminalize homosexuality. The law, which could be passed within weeks despite international condemnation, includes possible punishment by death. Anti-gay laws were recently passed in Burundi, are being discussed in Rwanda, and could soon be expanded in Kenya and Tanzania. The American group Sharlet calls The Family is also known as The Fellowship. It organizes an annual National Prayer Breakfast with the U.S. president and foreign guests, but besides that activity shuns publicity and does not openly list its members. But Sharlet says more American reporters are looking into the group and its alleged ties to Africa. These include helping African politicians with money so they can push socially conservative agendas.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Evangelicalism',3,1,'3623 - C05766390.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?, asked Jeff Sharlet.','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. \"It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?,\" asked Jeff Sharlet.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Evil_empire',1,1,'1080 - C05760321.txt','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall, he was expected to say that Reagan\'s constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, \"The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall,\" he was expected to say that Reagan\'s \"constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom\" undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Excerpts_from_the_Diary_of_Todd_Zilla',1,1,'1910 - C05762434.txt','Stanford Law Connection Partner Benefits - A personal thank you from the fieldHi Cheryl. You may not remember me, but we were at Stanford together. I saw a statement from you on CNN.com regarding Secretary Clinton\'s fractured elbow, so I went to our global address list, and voila?there you are! You were a year or two ahead of me (I was class of 1991), but I distinctly remember being in Crim Pro with you when the inimitable Barbara Babcock talked about your friend Wynton Marsalis being stopped by the police! Congratulations on your current position. You are really doing Stanford proud?I was watching the Clinton impeachment hearings with friends when you were testifying and shouted, Oh my God?I went to law school with her! I can\'t tell you how thrilled we in the field are to have an administration we can be proud of again (I came in during Bill Clinton\'s presidency, and it has been a rough eight years). As you may be learning, Foreign Service Officers are overwhelmingly liberal democrats. At my post of 20 American officers, there are only two avowed republicans (although there may be a few closet cases). We all watched the election returns together, and we cheered, cried and hugged when Mr. Obama was announced the winner. Obviously, we are also thrilled to have Hillary as our new Secretary of State. I tried to write Secretary Clinton a message when she first announced benefits for same-sex partners expressing my extreme gratitude. I have been with my partner for the last 14 years, and he has basically given up his career to follow me around the world. It has been challenging but we\'ve managed to survive. Below is my original message, which I doubt Secretary Clinton ever actually received: From: I\'m not sure whether this message will ever find its way to Secretary Clinton, but I would like to convey my deep gratitude for her courage in extending benefits to same-sex partners of Foreign Service Officers. I would also like to share how her decision has literally changed the course of my career. I had decided long ago to retire in 2014 after twenty years of service. I love my job as a Management Officer, but my partner and I had grown tired of struggling with a bureaucracy that essentially denied his existence. I had planned to lc','Stanford Law Connection Partner Benefits - A personal thank you from the fieldHi Cheryl. You may not remember me, but we were at Stanford together. I saw a statement from you on CNN.com regarding Secretary Clinton\'s fractured elbow, so I went to our global address list, and voila?there you are! You were a year or two ahead of me (I was class of 1991), but I distinctly remember being in Crim Pro with you when the inimitable Barbara Babcock talked about your \"friend\" Wynton Marsalis being stopped by the police! Congratulations on your current position. You are really doing Stanford proud?I was watching the Clinton impeachment hearings with friends when you were testifying and shouted, \"Oh my God?I went to law school with her!\" I can\'t tell you how thrilled we in the field are to have an administration we can be proud of again (I came in during Bill Clinton\'s presidency, and it has been a rough eight years). As you may be learning, Foreign Service Officers are overwhelmingly liberal democrats. At my post of 20 American officers, there are only two avowed republicans (although there may be a few closet cases). We all watched the election returns together, and we cheered, cried and hugged when Mr. Obama was announced the winner. Obviously, we are also thrilled to have Hillary as our new Secretary of State. I tried to write Secretary Clinton a message when she first announced benefits for same-sex partners expressing my extreme gratitude. I have been with my partner for the last 14 years, and he has basically given up his career to follow me around the world. It has been challenging but we\'ve managed to survive. Below is my original message, which I doubt Secretary Clinton ever actually received: From: I\'m not sure whether this message will ever find its way to Secretary Clinton, but I would like to convey my deep gratitude for her courage in extending benefits to same-sex partners of Foreign Service Officers. I would also like to share how her decision has literally changed the course of my career. I had decided long ago to retire in 2014 after twenty years of service. I love my job as a Management Officer, but my partner and I had grown tired of struggling with a bureaucracy that essentially denied his existence. I had planned to lc'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Exchange-rate_regime',1,1,'3294 - C05765795.txt','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main banker for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main \"banker\" for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Exchange_rate',2,1,'3294 - C05765795.txt','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main banker for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main \"banker\" for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Exchange_rate',2,1,'3403 - C05765980.txt','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures. Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero; long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: \"On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures.\" Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Executive_(government)',1,1,'233 - C05739832.txt','DNI StatementSeptember 28, 2012 Statement by the Director of Public Affairs for National Intelligence Shawn Turner on the intelligence related to the terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya In the aftermath of the terrorist attack on U.S. personnel and facilities in Benghazi, Libya, the Intelligence Community launched a comprehensive effort to determine the circumstances surrounding the assault and to identity the mpetrators. We also reviewed all available intelligence to determine if there might be follow-on attacks against our people or facilities in Libya or elsewhere in the world. As the Intelligence Community collects and analyzes more information related to the attack, our understanding of the event continues to evolve. In the immediate aftermath. there was information that led us to assess that the attack began spontaneously following protests earlier that day at our embassy in Cairo. We provided that initial assessment to Executive Branch officials and members of Congress, who used that information to discuss the attack publicly and provide updates as they became available. Throughout our investigation we continued to emphasize that information gathered was preliminary and evolving. As we learned more about the attack, we revised our initial assessment to reflect new information indicating that it was a deliberate and organized terrorist attack carried out by extremists. It remains unclear if any group or person exercised overall command and control of the attack, and if extremist group leaders directed their members to participate. However, we do assess that some of those involved were linked to gmups affiliated with or sympathetic to al-Qa`ida. We continue to make progress, but there remain many unanswered questions. As more information becomes available our analysis will continue to evolve and we will obtain a more complete understanding of the circumstances surrounding the terrorist attack. We continue to support the ongoing FBI investigation and the State Department review of the Benghazi terrorist attack, pmviding the full capabilities and resources of the Intelligence Community to those efforts. We also will continue to meet our responsibility to keep Congress fully and currently informed. For its part, the Intelligence Community will continue to follow the information about the tragic events in Benghazi wherever it leads. The President demands and expects that we will do this, as do Congress and the American people. As an Intelligence Community, we owe nothing less than our best efforts in this regard, especially to the families of the four courageous Americans who lost their lives at Benghazi in service of their country # # #','DNI StatementSeptember 28, 2012 Statement by the Director of Public Affairs for National Intelligence Shawn Turner on the intelligence related to the terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya In the aftermath of the terrorist attack on U.S. personnel and facilities in Benghazi, Libya, the Intelligence Community launched a comprehensive effort to determine the circumstances surrounding the assault and to identity the mpetrators. We also reviewed all available intelligence to determine if there might be follow-on attacks against our people or facilities in Libya or elsewhere in the world. As the Intelligence Community collects and analyzes more information related to the attack, our understanding of the event continues to evolve. In the immediate aftermath. there was information that led us to assess that the attack began spontaneously following protests earlier that day at our embassy in Cairo. We provided that initial assessment to Executive Branch officials and members of Congress, who used that information to discuss the attack publicly and provide updates as they became available. Throughout our investigation we continued to emphasize that information gathered was preliminary and evolving. As we learned more about the attack, we revised our initial assessment to reflect new information indicating that it was a deliberate and organized terrorist attack carried out by extremists. It remains unclear if any group or person exercised overall command and control of the attack, and if extremist group leaders directed their members to participate. However, we do assess that some of those involved were linked to gmups affiliated with or sympathetic to al-Qa`ida. We continue to make progress, but there remain many unanswered questions. As more information becomes available our analysis will continue to evolve and we will obtain a more complete understanding of the circumstances surrounding the terrorist attack. We continue to support the ongoing FBI investigation and the State Department review of the Benghazi terrorist attack, pmviding the full capabilities and resources of the Intelligence Community to those efforts. We also will continue to meet our responsibility to keep Congress fully and currently informed. For its part, the Intelligence Community will continue to follow the information about the tragic events in Benghazi wherever it leads. The President demands and expects that we will do this, as do Congress and the American people. As an Intelligence Community, we owe nothing less than our best efforts in this regard, especially to the families of the four courageous Americans who lost their lives at Benghazi in service of their country # # #'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Executive_Office_of_the_President',5,1,'1355 - C05760782.txt','Claire Coleman\'s numberLauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton 21','Claire Coleman\'s numberLauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton 21'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Executive_Office_of_the_President',5,1,'1601 - C05761441.txt','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears, says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force, Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. It was a little scary. But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this, said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation. Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? \"he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears,\" says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. \"There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force,\" Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. \"It was a little scary.\" But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. \"Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this,\" said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. \"And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation.\" Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Executive_Office_of_the_President',5,1,'220 - C05739817.txt','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 320 pm - Topic B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi think I should go w Pat, You good with Pat going? Cdrn Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, IB From Mills, Cheryl D Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 11:20 AM To Benjamin, Daniel S Sullivan, Jacob 3 Hubbard, Gloria K Ca Bass, John R Kennedy, Patrick F Reines, Philippe Subject RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible, cdm From Benjamin, Daniel S Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 10:21 AM To Mills, Cheryl D Sullivan, Jacob 3 Hubbard, Gloria K B5 gubject Colleagues, B6 B5 You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will takelplace on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3-20 om in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. Blake Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism National Security Staff The White House B6','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 320 pm - Topic B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi think I should go w Pat, You good with Pat going? Cdrn Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, IB From Mills, Cheryl D Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 11:20 AM To Benjamin, Daniel S; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K Ca Bass, John R; Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe Subject RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible, cdm From Benjamin, Daniel S Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 10:21 AM To Mills, Cheryl D; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K B5 gubject Colleagues, B6 B5 You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will takelplace on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3-20 om in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. Blake Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism National Security Staff The White House B6'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Executive_Office_of_the_President',5,1,'2212 - C05762914.txt','Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? Ok calling now. I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.','Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? Ok calling now. I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Executive_Office_of_the_President',5,1,'2729 - C05764347.txt','update on general JonesMeeting now confirmed for Thursday at 4:30pm in your office. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State 202-647-9071 (direct) 35','update on general JonesMeeting now confirmed for Thursday at 4:30pm in your office. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State 202-647-9071 (direct) 35'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Expatriate',2,1,'2104 - C05762767.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogWe can leave then for now - we can work around as nee be and they have a few connections to companies we don\'t. Asked philippe for a plan - he may want to sole source it to get the coverage but if not, yes. Cdm Read through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process B6 Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... 145 A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350> http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010 <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=33>, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38>, US Politics <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=28> ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 <http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20090710/000011.htm> (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38> , and elsewhere <http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200904u/shanghai-expo-2010> . And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc. <http://usapavilion2olo.com/>, a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis <http://shanghalusembassy-china.org.cn/071009.html> ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media <http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/10/content_11685418.htm> . No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had adopted a resolution in support of the US pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3106> . This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate? but instead became What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort? The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person 146','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogWe can leave then for now - we can work around as nee be and they have a few connections to companies we don\'t. Asked philippe for a plan - he may want to sole source it to get the coverage but if not, yes. Cdm Read through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process B6 Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... 145 A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350> http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010 <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=33>, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38>, US Politics <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=28> ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 <http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20090710/000011.htm> (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38> , and elsewhere <http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200904u/shanghai-expo-2010> . And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc. <http://usapavilion2olo.com/>, a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis <http://shanghalusembassy-china.org.cn/071009.html> ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media <http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/10/content_11685418.htm> . No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had \"adopted\" a resolution in support of the US pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3106> . This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer \"How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate?\" but instead became \"What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort?\" The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person 146'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Expatriate',2,1,'2106 - C05762769.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogSee b/I We spoke to PIR yesterday and we are going to talk to the WP on monday. PIR has the details. See b/I - article next week need philipe (see the ps) ?Balderston, Kris M Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo Jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://sharighaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had adopted a resolution in support of the US pavilion. This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate? but instead became What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort? The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person familiar with Villarreal\'s role described it as the arrival of an adult to a chaotic situation that badly needed one. Indeed, if there\'s one telling detail to the handful of official and press accounts of yesterday\'s signing, it\'s the total absence of the Shanghai Expo, Inc. members from the official comments and photos (US Consulate coverage here Shanghai government account here), none of whom live or work in Shanghai, anyway. If that was a conscious decision, it was a wise one. A final point. As Villarreal conceded, the US effort must still raise roughly half of its $61 million budget. I suspect that ? with Villarreal in charge of the effort ? reluctant wallets will become less so. Regardless, though, 150','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogSee b/I We spoke to PIR yesterday and we are going to talk to the WP on monday. PIR has the details. See b/I - article next week need philipe (see the ps) ?Balderston, Kris M Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo Jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://sharighaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had \"adopted\" a resolution in support of the US pavilion. This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer \"How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate?\" but instead became \"What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort?\" The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person familiar with Villarreal\'s role described it as the arrival of an \"adult\" to a chaotic situation that badly needed one. Indeed, if there\'s one telling detail to the handful of official and press accounts of yesterday\'s signing, it\'s the total absence of the Shanghai Expo, Inc. members from the official comments and photos (US Consulate coverage here; Shanghai government account here), none of whom live or work in Shanghai, anyway. If that was a conscious decision, it was a wise one. A final point. As Villarreal conceded, the US effort must still raise roughly half of its $61 million budget. I suspect that ? with Villarreal in charge of the effort ? reluctant wallets will become less so. Regardless, though, 150'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Export-Import_Bank_of_the_United_States',1,1,'2559 - C05764022.txt','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIACheryl: The Russians are trying to cash in on Angola\'s upside potential. With the Angola\'s oil and mineral wealth, as well as its vast agricultural potential, the Russians see dollars signs in their eyes. I hope some American companies, backed up with OPIC and Ex-Im Bank guarantees and loans, will go in to build housing and other infrastructure. Johnnie FYI ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIACheryl: The Russians are trying to cash in on Angola\'s upside potential. With the Angola\'s oil and mineral wealth, as well as its vast agricultural potential, the Russians see dollars signs in their eyes. I hope some American companies, backed up with OPIC and Ex-Im Bank guarantees and loans, will go in to build housing and other infrastructure. Johnnie FYI ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Expo_2010',7,1,'1632 - C05761497.txt','Mini Schedule 5/22/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am AWARD PRESENTATION FROM THE NATIONAL COORDINATED 9:45 am EFFORT OF HELLENES Treaty Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:15 am Secretary\'s Office 11:15 am MEETING w/ICRIS BALDERSTON AND GLYN DAVIES 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/BELGIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND 12:00 pm FOREIGN MINISTER KAREL DE GUCHT Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at top. 12:00 pm CONFERENCE CALL w/CEOs REGARDING THE SHANGHAI EXPO 12:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm MEETING w/RICHARD MORNINGSTAR, SE FOR EURASIAN ENERGY 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office','Mini Schedule 5/22/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am AWARD PRESENTATION FROM THE NATIONAL COORDINATED 9:45 am EFFORT OF HELLENES Treaty Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:15 am Secretary\'s Office 11:15 am MEETING w/ICRIS BALDERSTON AND GLYN DAVIES 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/BELGIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND 12:00 pm FOREIGN MINISTER KAREL DE GUCHT Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at top. 12:00 pm CONFERENCE CALL w/CEOs REGARDING THE SHANGHAI EXPO 12:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm MEETING w/RICHARD MORNINGSTAR, SE FOR EURASIAN ENERGY 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office'),(11.756271723597157,5.878135861798579,2500,'Expo_2010',7,2,'1945 - C05762526.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/1/098:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PHOTO w/JOSE VILLARREAL, NOMINEE FOR COMMISSIONER 9:25 am GENERAL, SHANGHAI EXPO 2010 Secretary\'s Outer Office 9:25 am PHOTO OP w/ WANDA, GREGORY, & NATIKA WASHINGTON Secy\'s Outer Office *Natilca works for Lew Lukens, Wanda and Gregory are her parents. 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES AND SECRETARY GATES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:45 am White House Situation Room 11:45 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR US AMBASSADOR TO IRELAND, 12:20 pm DANIEL ROONEY Treaty Room *Approx. 30 ppl. expected. 12:30 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD MORNINGSTAR 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00pm MEETING w/AMB. DAVID CHOQUEHUANCA, MINISTER OF FOREIGN 2:30 pm AFFAIRS, BOLIVIA Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:45pm MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARY ERIC SCHWARTZ 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm HOLD FOR ROSEMARIE 3:20 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/HUMA AND LONA 3:45pm Secretary\'s Office 4:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/EILEEN CHAMBERLIN DONOHOE 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY PRIME MINISTER 5:15 pm SALAM FAYYAD Secretary\'s Outer Office *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 5:20 pm DEPART State Department En Route White House. 5:30 pm ARRIVE White House 5:30 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ POTUS 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Private Residence 2','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/1/098:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PHOTO w/JOSE VILLARREAL, NOMINEE FOR COMMISSIONER 9:25 am GENERAL, SHANGHAI EXPO 2010 Secretary\'s Outer Office 9:25 am PHOTO OP w/ WANDA, GREGORY, & NATIKA WASHINGTON Secy\'s Outer Office *Natilca works for Lew Lukens, Wanda and Gregory are her parents. 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES AND SECRETARY GATES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:45 am White House Situation Room 11:45 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR US AMBASSADOR TO IRELAND, 12:20 pm DANIEL ROONEY Treaty Room *Approx. 30 ppl. expected. 12:30 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD MORNINGSTAR 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00pm MEETING w/AMB. DAVID CHOQUEHUANCA, MINISTER OF FOREIGN 2:30 pm AFFAIRS, BOLIVIA Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:45pm MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARY ERIC SCHWARTZ 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm HOLD FOR ROSEMARIE 3:20 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/HUMA AND LONA 3:45pm Secretary\'s Office 4:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/EILEEN CHAMBERLIN DONOHOE 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY PRIME MINISTER 5:15 pm SALAM FAYYAD Secretary\'s Outer Office *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 5:20 pm DEPART State Department \"En Route White House. 5:30 pm ARRIVE White House 5:30 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ POTUS 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:50 pm DEPART State Department \"En route Private Residence 2'),(17.634407585395735,5.878135861798579,2500,'Expo_2010',7,3,'2102 - C05762764.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogRead through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the 141','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogRead through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the 141'),(17.634407585395735,5.878135861798579,2500,'Expo_2010',7,3,'2104 - C05762767.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogWe can leave then for now - we can work around as nee be and they have a few connections to companies we don\'t. Asked philippe for a plan - he may want to sole source it to get the coverage but if not, yes. Cdm Read through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process B6 Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... 145 A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350> http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010 <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=33>, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38>, US Politics <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=28> ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 <http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20090710/000011.htm> (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38> , and elsewhere <http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200904u/shanghai-expo-2010> . And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc. <http://usapavilion2olo.com/>, a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis <http://shanghalusembassy-china.org.cn/071009.html> ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media <http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/10/content_11685418.htm> . No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had adopted a resolution in support of the US pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3106> . This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate? but instead became What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort? The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person 146','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogWe can leave then for now - we can work around as nee be and they have a few connections to companies we don\'t. Asked philippe for a plan - he may want to sole source it to get the coverage but if not, yes. Cdm Read through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process B6 Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... 145 A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350> http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010 <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=33>, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38>, US Politics <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=28> ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 <http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20090710/000011.htm> (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38> , and elsewhere <http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200904u/shanghai-expo-2010> . And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc. <http://usapavilion2olo.com/>, a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis <http://shanghalusembassy-china.org.cn/071009.html> ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media <http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/10/content_11685418.htm> . No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had \"adopted\" a resolution in support of the US pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3106> . This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer \"How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate?\" but instead became \"What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort?\" The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person 146'),(17.634407585395735,5.878135861798579,2500,'Expo_2010',7,3,'2106 - C05762769.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogSee b/I We spoke to PIR yesterday and we are going to talk to the WP on monday. PIR has the details. See b/I - article next week need philipe (see the ps) ?Balderston, Kris M Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo Jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://sharighaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had adopted a resolution in support of the US pavilion. This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate? but instead became What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort? The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person familiar with Villarreal\'s role described it as the arrival of an adult to a chaotic situation that badly needed one. Indeed, if there\'s one telling detail to the handful of official and press accounts of yesterday\'s signing, it\'s the total absence of the Shanghai Expo, Inc. members from the official comments and photos (US Consulate coverage here Shanghai government account here), none of whom live or work in Shanghai, anyway. If that was a conscious decision, it was a wise one. A final point. As Villarreal conceded, the US effort must still raise roughly half of its $61 million budget. I suspect that ? with Villarreal in charge of the effort ? reluctant wallets will become less so. Regardless, though, 150','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogSee b/I We spoke to PIR yesterday and we are going to talk to the WP on monday. PIR has the details. See b/I - article next week need philipe (see the ps) ?Balderston, Kris M Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo Jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://sharighaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had \"adopted\" a resolution in support of the US pavilion. This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer \"How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate?\" but instead became \"What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort?\" The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person familiar with Villarreal\'s role described it as the arrival of an \"adult\" to a chaotic situation that badly needed one. Indeed, if there\'s one telling detail to the handful of official and press accounts of yesterday\'s signing, it\'s the total absence of the Shanghai Expo, Inc. members from the official comments and photos (US Consulate coverage here; Shanghai government account here), none of whom live or work in Shanghai, anyway. If that was a conscious decision, it was a wise one. A final point. As Villarreal conceded, the US effort must still raise roughly half of its $61 million budget. I suspect that ? with Villarreal in charge of the effort ? reluctant wallets will become less so. Regardless, though, 150'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Expo_2010',7,1,'3155 - C05765149.txt','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset, says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'. The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset,\" says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. \"When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'.\" The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Expo_2010',7,1,'3692 - C05766559.txt','Notes for S on Landler ChatMark Landler spoke to Jose Villarreal (the Commissioner General), Elizabeth and me in the last two days. Mark seems to be going down the same road with all three of us. At first he knew very little about the actual Expo but now he seems focused on the Secretary\'s role in bringing the USA Pavilion back to life. We all agreed that he seems to be writing a favorable story. He specifically wanted to know about her role and whether her political background helped her get there ( as opposed to a more traditional foreign affairs career Secretary). We thought that her political side helped her immediately recognize that she had a real problem with the Chinese that needed to be fixed immediately. As a problem-solving politico, she immediately went to work to fix it. He also wanted to know if she used the WJC/HRC rolodex to raise money. We said no and noted that all of the money is being raised in the business community and not by individuals. She did not go to her political fund- raising base. We did not mention it but it is interesting that many of the early big sponsors were NY based companies like GE (1 ?), Pepsi ( ), Corning, Cummins, Deloitte, NYSE, and Pfizer. He asked if S made individual calls to CEO\'s and we noted (as recd by L), the only general asks were done on conference calls or in large groups. We also noted that she never really asked for sponsorships, instead she stressed the importance of getting a formidable USA presence at the Shanghai Expo that is so important to the Chinese and will attract 70 million people. This could be the largest event in human history and will go from May 1 to October 31, 2010. Talking Points When S arrived at State, the USA and Andorra were the only two countries that did not sign a participation agreement with the Chinese. We had less than $250,000 in the bank. In just ten months, S assigned the Global Partnership Initiative office to lead the project, sent a signal to the State Department bureaucracy that this was a priority and that we would participate, named a Commissioner General, signed the participation agreement, asked Secretary Locke to break ground, raised $54.3 M to build and operate it, and visited the actual construction site in November. The Pavilion is on target to be opened in mid-April.','Notes for S on Landler ChatMark Landler spoke to Jose Villarreal (the Commissioner General), Elizabeth and me in the last two days. Mark seems to be going down the same road with all three of us. At first he knew very little about the actual Expo but now he seems focused on the Secretary\'s role in bringing the USA Pavilion back to life. We all agreed that he seems to be writing a favorable story. He specifically wanted to know about her role and whether her \"political\" background helped her get there ( as opposed to a more traditional foreign affairs \"career\" Secretary). We thought that her political side helped her immediately recognize that she had a real problem with the Chinese that needed to be fixed immediately. As a problem-solving politico, she immediately went to work to fix it. He also wanted to know if she used the WJC/HRC rolodex to raise money. We said no and noted that all of the money is being raised in the business community and not by individuals. She did not go to her political fund- raising base. We did not mention it but it is interesting that many of the early big sponsors were NY based companies like GE (1 ?), Pepsi ( ), Corning, Cummins, Deloitte, NYSE, and Pfizer. He asked if S made individual calls to CEO\'s and we noted (as recd by L), the only general \"asks\" were done on conference calls or in large groups. We also noted that she never really \"asked\" for sponsorships, instead she stressed the importance of getting a formidable USA presence at the Shanghai Expo that is so important to the Chinese and will attract 70 million people. This could be the largest event in human history and will go from May 1 to October 31, 2010. Talking Points When S arrived at State, the USA and Andorra were the only two countries that did not sign a participation agreement with the Chinese. We had less than $250,000 in the bank. In just ten months, S assigned the Global Partnership Initiative office to lead the project, sent a signal to the State Department bureaucracy that this was a priority and that we would participate, named a Commissioner General, signed the participation agreement, asked Secretary Locke to break ground, raised $54.3 M to build and operate it, and visited the actual construction site in November. The Pavilion is on target to be opened in mid-April.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Expresso_(newspaper)',2,1,'3664 - C05766505.txt','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableOur Posts at work. - VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au- Prince): Better with them, impossible without. - -CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition. . . In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group. -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableOur Posts at work. - VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au- Prince): \"Better with them, impossible without.\" - -CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition. . . In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group.\" -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): \"In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.\"'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Expresso_(newspaper)',2,1,'3698 - C05766569.txt','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableWill give some thought and pass along any names I can think of. Jm B5 I get back the morning of February 9 and will be in the office that afternoon. I\'ll email you and Lona a copy of my schedule. Walter Douglas and Dan Sreebney have been working with me on Haiti. Walter is in California for Victoria DeLongh\'s funeral and will be back in the office Tuesday. He has been working closely with Dan Smith on the Haiti initiative. Let me know if there is anything you need me to do from here. When will you be back so we can catch up? Also who is your right hand on all of these initiatives? I\'m copying Lona so she can work w your office for a time. Thx. Had a great conversation with Doug Hattaway Will fill you in when I see you. Also working with Amb Pascual on a new strategy for Mexicom That\'s the result of your leadership and a new model of engagement w our own people. Onward! Our Posts at work. -- VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au-Prince): Better with them, impossible without. --CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition... In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group. -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableWill give some thought and pass along any names I can think of. Jm B5 I get back the morning of February 9 and will be in the office that afternoon. I\'ll email you and Lona a copy of my schedule. Walter Douglas and Dan Sreebney have been working with me on Haiti. Walter is in California for Victoria DeLongh\'s funeral and will be back in the office Tuesday. He has been working closely with Dan Smith on the Haiti initiative. Let me know if there is anything you need me to do from here. When will you be back so we can catch up? Also who is your right hand on all of these initiatives? I\'m copying Lona so she can work w your office for a time. Thx. Had a great conversation with Doug Hattaway Will fill you in when I see you. Also working with Amb Pascual on a new strategy for Mexicom That\'s the result of your leadership and a new model of engagement w our own people. Onward! Our Posts at work. -- VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au-Prince): \"Better with them, impossible without.\" --CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition... In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group.\" -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): \"In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.\"'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Extended_SMTP',2,1,'1897 - C05762395.txt','Undeliverable: Followup FollowupAttachments: details.txt Followup (1.19 KB) Delivery has failed to these recipients or distribution lists: mhcaleja@state.gov The recipient\'s e-mail address was not found in the recipient\'s e-mail system. Microsoft Exchange will not try to redeliver this message for you. Please check the e-mail address and try resending this message, or provide the following diagnostic text to your system administrator. 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Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings; as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Extradition',3,1,'1025 - C05760240.txt','ThaiYes--I will do. Oops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000','ThaiYes--I will do. Oops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers; acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles; and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Extradition',3,1,'2812 - C05764524.txt','ThaiOops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000','ThaiOops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers; acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles; and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Extradition',3,1,'3594 - C05766317.txt','CubaYou will have seen Verma\'s note regarding Senator Menedez desire to speak to S re direct mail talks with Cuba and our follow on talks with the Cubans and dissidents. He is upset tha he was not consulted and does not think he was briefed sufficiently quickly. WHA and H had briefed immediately on the direct mail talks, and had briefed HFAC on the follow on talks. We had asked for time to brief SFRC but had not yet done so. This should be a good news story. We engaged with the Cubans at the Vice-Minister level, breaking a several year shunning of our Interest Section by the Cubans, traveled outside of Havana to view hurricane damage (thus breaking through the barrier of no travel beyond a ten-mile perimeter), we pursued extradition of US fugitives in Cuba, and most importantly, Bisa Williams (my DAS and the head of delegation) met with a broad range of dissidents, civil socity reps, and bloggers. This last point is worth highlighting. The last part of the trip came together late because we would not let the Cubans condition our meetings or determine who we could or could not meet with. The Cubans finally allowed us to meet with dissidents, something they have prevented EU and other visitors from doing. In other words, we have broken th mold and put real pressure on others to do the same. That said, our briefing and outreach could have been quicker and better coordinated. This has upset Senator Menedez. We are sending Bisa up tomorrow to brief the SFRC.','CubaYou will have seen Verma\'s note regarding Senator Menedez desire to speak to S re direct mail talks with Cuba and our follow on talks with the Cubans and dissidents. He is upset tha he was not consulted and does not think he was briefed sufficiently quickly. WHA and H had briefed immediately on the direct mail talks, and had briefed HFAC on the follow on talks. We had asked for time to brief SFRC but had not yet done so. This should be a good news story. We engaged with the Cubans at the Vice-Minister level, breaking a several year shunning of our Interest Section by the Cubans, traveled outside of Havana to view hurricane damage (thus breaking through the barrier of no travel beyond a ten-mile perimeter), we pursued extradition of US fugitives in Cuba, and most importantly, Bisa Williams (my DAS and the head of delegation) met with a broad range of dissidents, civil socity reps, and bloggers. This last point is worth highlighting. The last part of the trip came together late because we would not let the Cubans condition our meetings or determine who we could or could not meet with. The Cubans finally allowed us to meet with dissidents, something they have prevented EU and other visitors from doing. In other words, we have broken th mold and put real pressure on others to do the same. That said, our briefing and outreach could have been quicker and better coordinated. This has upset Senator Menedez. We are sending Bisa up tomorrow to brief the SFRC.'),(11.253642867034545,5.626821433517272,2500,'Facebook',9,2,'1078 - C05760319.txt','Admiral PlattI have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel.., he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.comh Visit Pea Ridge Confidential, My Personal Blog <http://pearidgeconfidential.blogspot.comh','Admiral PlattI have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel.., he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.comh Visit Pea Ridge Confidential, My Personal Blog <http://pearidgeconfidential.blogspot.comh'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Facebook',9,1,'1248 - C05760568.txt','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an ask-the-secretary column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to text the secretary. (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals, said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an \"ask-the-secretary\" column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to \"text the secretary.\" (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) \"New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals,\" said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Facebook',9,1,'17 - C05739573.txt','The Youth of LibyaHope. See picture below Kamala sent. Libya Alhurra TV via Facebook','The Youth of LibyaHope. See picture below Kamala sent. Libya Alhurra TV via Facebook'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Facebook',9,1,'20 - C05739577.txt','The Youth of LibyaHope. See picture below Kamala sent. Libya A hurra TV via Facebook','The Youth of LibyaHope. See picture below Kamala sent. Libya A hurra TV via Facebook'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Facebook',9,1,'2578 - C05764062.txt','AGNA HQI am forwarding a few pictures I have received in the, past few days. I would hope that you fonward these. to your contact vvithin the DOS. I .suspedt you have many if not all of these pictures, but I want to identify specific individuals in the AGNA leadership that are present in these photos. As I mentioned tollIBLEL yesterday, I am Convinced the greatest threat to the security of the Embassy is the erosion of the guard forces trust in its leadership and ultimately the DOS. The failure of to protect those they have been tasked to lead is unacceptable, and if not held accountable will futher compromise our mission. The chain of command\'s failure to curtail deviant actions and to tv. hold him accountable for countless infractions invloving alcohol has made .I), ineffective. This has lead to threats and intimidation as the only means to accomplish the day to day operations here and at the Embassy. This is \'. a onetime incident that went unnoticed by direct \'chain of commanf, These are events took place over the past year and a half and were ignored Iv, the leadership at the cost of the well being of countless guard force members If these individuals are_ not held accountable for their actions it will only emboldei those who remain to make the same offenses against this guard forde. In addition., these photos as many were made public on Facebook and traded amongst the guard force should be used in promotion boards so that future leadership of this contract can be assured of the character of its leaders, Respectfully, ps.. last night the AGNA leadership we. across the street to. Kaia to have a meal with as a going away even This is not the message that this guard force needs ...','AGNA HQI am forwarding a few pictures I have received in the, past few days. I would hope that you fonward these. to your contact vvithin the DOS. I .suspedt you have many if not all of these pictures, but I want to identify specific individuals in the AGNA leadership that are present in these photos. As I mentioned tollIBLEL yesterday, I am Convinced the greatest threat to the security of the Embassy is the erosion of the guard forces trust in its leadership and ultimately the DOS. The failure of to protect those they have been tasked to lead is unacceptable, and if not held accountable will futher compromise our mission. The chain of command\'s failure to curtail deviant actions and to tv. hold him accountable for countless infractions invloving alcohol has made ;.I), ineffective. This has lead to threats and intimidation as the only means to accomplish the day to day operations here and at the Embassy. This is \'. a onetime incident that went unnoticed by direct \'chain of commanf, These are events took place over the past year and a half and were ignored Iv, the leadership at the cost of the well being of countless guard force members If these individuals are_ not held accountable for their actions it will only emboldei; those who remain to make the same offenses against this guard forde. In addition., these photos as many were made public on Facebook and traded amongst the guard force should be used in promotion boards so that future leadership of this contract can be assured of the character of its leaders, Respectfully, ps.. last night the AGNA leadership we. across the street to. Kaia to have a meal with as a going away even; This is not the message that this guard force needs ...'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Facebook',9,1,'2701 - C05764287.txt','Video Success and Another IdeaSee below my email Katie: First ? I want to say again what a great job you have done on Food Security ? not only the video but helping us get the site up and ready in less than 24 hours ? many thanks. Love the metrics below ? makes it all worth it. Second ? let\'s set a time to discuss this new idea. Yeah! cdm Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1: It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries','Video Success and Another IdeaSee below my email Katie: First ? I want to say again what a great job you have done on Food Security ? not only the video but helping us get the site up and ready in less than 24 hours ? many thanks. Love the metrics below ? makes it all worth it. Second ? let\'s set a time to discuss this new idea. Yeah! cdm Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1: It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Facebook',9,1,'2704 - C05764294.txt','Video Success and Another IdeaI can attest to the fact that this has thus far been the shining star of the initiative (from a non-policy perspective) and I think speaks to how hrc will do diplomacy and development differently. In addition to what katie mentioned-- Institute for International Education (goodman) included it in their weekly email to more than 8000 institutions, Pepsi showed it an internal meeting last week and will show it at a global conference this week, and CGI has gotten feedback about the video and has gotten increased interest in commitments in this area. It has also been pushed out to posts through internal sites. We are also trying to see if we can get it in a rotation or on mtvU or their website and bet as part of the world food day push. Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1. It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries tremendous weight that in a short amount of time and little push to reach out to communities we have raised the bar for engaging content through video.','Video Success and Another IdeaI can attest to the fact that this has thus far been the shining star of the initiative (from a non-policy perspective) and I think speaks to how hrc will do diplomacy and development differently. In addition to what katie mentioned-- Institute for International Education (goodman) included it in their weekly email to more than 8000 institutions, Pepsi showed it an internal meeting last week and will show it at a global conference this week, and CGI has gotten feedback about the video and has gotten increased interest in commitments in this area. It has also been pushed out to posts through internal sites. We are also trying to see if we can get it in a rotation or on mtvU or their website and bet as part of the world food day push. Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1. It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries tremendous weight that in a short amount of time and little push to reach out to communities we have raised the bar for engaging content through video.'),(11.253642867034545,5.626821433517272,2500,'Facebook',9,2,'3262 - C05765730.txt','Admiral PlattSee if you can get a copy of the intro Navy Sec Mabus gave me that\'s referred to below. I have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel... he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.com/>','Admiral PlattSee if you can get a copy of the intro Navy Sec Mabus gave me that\'s referred to below. I have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel... he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.com/>'),(11.253642867034545,5.626821433517272,2500,'Facebook',9,2,'3266 - C05765741.txt','Admiral PlattSee if you can get a copy of the intro Navy Sec Mabus gave me that\'s referred to below. I have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel... he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.com/>','Admiral PlattSee if you can get a copy of the intro Navy Sec Mabus gave me that\'s referred to below. I have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel... he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.com/>'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Face_the_Nation',1,1,'3526 - C05766182.txt','Mini Schedule 9/25/09 Friday9:15 am MEETING w/liELGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER LETERME 9:45 am Room 34H 10:00 am 11:00 am HAITI KEY PLAYERS MEETING Jade Room 11:05 am DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Canadian Mission 11:15 am ARRIVE Canadian Mission 11:20 am 11:30 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm PULL-ASIDE w/SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY- GENERAL KM EIDE 14th Floor FRIENDS OF AFGHANISTAN MEETING 14th Floor 12:05 pm DEPART Canadian Mission *En route Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:20 pm 12:40 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 12:45 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Sheraton Hotel and Towers 12:55 pm ARRIVE Sheraton Hotel and Towers 1:00 pm CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE CLOSING PLENARY 3:00 pm Main Ballroom 3:05 pm DEPART Sheraton Hotel and Towers *En route Waldorf-Astoria 3:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 3:20 pm TAPING OF FACE THE NATION INTERVIEW w/HARRY SMITH 3:40 pm 34th Floor 3:45 pm MEETING w/CARIBBEAN FOREIGN MINISTERS 4:45 pm Jade Room 4:50 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:55 pm Outside of Room 35H 5:00 pm MEETING w/INDIAN EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER KRISHNA 5:25 pm Room 35H 5:30 pm MEETING w/AZERBAIJANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAMMADYAROV 6:00 pm Room 35H 6:05 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Ritz-Carlton Hotel','Mini Schedule 9/25/09 Friday9:15 am MEETING w/liELGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER LETERME 9:45 am Room 34H 10:00 am 11:00 am HAITI KEY PLAYERS MEETING Jade Room 11:05 am DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Canadian Mission 11:15 am ARRIVE Canadian Mission 11:20 am 11:30 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm PULL-ASIDE w/SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY- GENERAL KM EIDE 14th Floor FRIENDS OF AFGHANISTAN MEETING 14th Floor 12:05 pm DEPART Canadian Mission *En route Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:20 pm 12:40 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 12:45 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Sheraton Hotel and Towers 12:55 pm ARRIVE Sheraton Hotel and Towers 1:00 pm CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE CLOSING PLENARY 3:00 pm Main Ballroom 3:05 pm DEPART Sheraton Hotel and Towers *En route Waldorf-Astoria 3:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 3:20 pm TAPING OF \"FACE THE NATION\" INTERVIEW w/HARRY SMITH 3:40 pm 34th Floor 3:45 pm MEETING w/CARIBBEAN FOREIGN MINISTERS 4:45 pm Jade Room 4:50 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:55 pm Outside of Room 35H 5:00 pm MEETING w/INDIAN EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER KRISHNA 5:25 pm Room 35H 5:30 pm MEETING w/AZERBAIJANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAMMADYAROV 6:00 pm Room 35H 6:05 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Ritz-Carlton Hotel'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Facing_Sudan',1,1,'2684 - C05764258.txt','For Joe -- Juba Update Juba UpdateMessage from scott gration Huma, Special Envoy Gration is asking that this message be passed to the Secretary. Secretary Clinton, greetings from Juba, Southern Sudan, where we\'ve just held our latest round of trilateral talks between the Southern People\'s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and National Congress Party (NCP), facilitated by the United States. This update outlines the outcomes of our trilateral and bilateral discussions, and highlights of the some important issues that will influence our planning in the months ahead. In addition, I\'ll pass on some impressions from my visit to the Kenana Sugar Factory that illustrates why I believe we need smarter sanctions for Sudan. SPLM and NCP Agreement Yesterday I witnessed the initialing of a bilateral agreement between the SPLM and NCP, in which the parties laid out points of agreement on ten of the twelve major outstanding issues in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). Culminating three months of negotiations, this agreement documents a shared vision for implementing the Abyei arbitration decision, for moving forward on border demarcation, for completing legal reforms, and for resolving other key issues. If the parties match their words with actions, it will bring them closer to full CPA implementation and to peaceful coexistence. To ensure implementation, we have backed up the agreement with timelines and a stoplight chart that we will use to hold both parties accountable to their words. With this agreement, we can now turn our full attention to resolving the electoral census and the referenda for self-determination. We will resume our trilateral talks in Juba in early September. These two issues are the most controversial and potentially destabilizing challenges facing Sudan. It appears likely that we will ultimately have to raise these politically sensitive issues to the level of the Presidency (President Bashir, Vice President Kiir, and Vice President Taha) to reach final agreement. I will keep you posted on my discussions and the potential for meetings at the Presidency-level in Khartoum or Juba. Looming NCP-SPLM Dilemma 1^1A','For Joe -- Juba Update Juba UpdateMessage from scott gration Huma, Special Envoy Gration is asking that this message be passed to the Secretary. Secretary Clinton, greetings from Juba, Southern Sudan, where we\'ve just held our latest round of trilateral talks between the Southern People\'s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and National Congress Party (NCP), facilitated by the United States. This update outlines the outcomes of our trilateral and bilateral discussions, and highlights of the some important issues that will influence our planning in the months ahead. In addition, I\'ll pass on some impressions from my visit to the Kenana Sugar Factory that illustrates why I believe we need smarter sanctions for Sudan. SPLM and NCP Agreement Yesterday I witnessed the initialing of a bilateral agreement between the SPLM and NCP, in which the parties laid out points of agreement on ten of the twelve major outstanding issues in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). Culminating three months of negotiations, this agreement documents a shared vision for implementing the Abyei arbitration decision, for moving forward on border demarcation, for completing legal reforms, and for resolving other key issues. If the parties match their words with actions, it will bring them closer to full CPA implementation and to peaceful coexistence. To ensure implementation, we have backed up the agreement with timelines and a stoplight chart that we will use to hold both parties accountable to their words. With this agreement, we can now turn our full attention to resolving the electoral census and the referenda for self-determination. We will resume our trilateral talks in Juba in early September. These two issues are the most controversial and potentially destabilizing challenges facing Sudan. It appears likely that we will ultimately have to raise these politically sensitive issues to the level of the Presidency (President Bashir, Vice President Kiir, and Vice President Taha) to reach final agreement. I will keep you posted on my discussions and the potential for meetings at the Presidency-level in Khartoum or Juba. Looming NCP-SPLM Dilemma 1^1A'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Failed_state',1,2,'1389 - C05761044.txt','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or G. The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed statethink tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or \"G\". The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed state;think tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Faisal_of_Saudi_Arabia',2,1,'1181 - C05760467.txt','Call listTake off: Hariri Sulayman Papandreou Ashton Abbas Gheit Faisal Amorim Posner Schuster Solis','Call listTake off: Hariri Sulayman Papandreou Ashton Abbas Gheit Faisal Amorim Posner Schuster Solis'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Faisal_of_Saudi_Arabia',2,1,'3584 - C05766299.txt','Call listTake off: Hariri Sulayman Papandreou Ashton Abbas Gheit Faisal Amorim Posner Schuster Solis','Call listTake off: Hariri Sulayman Papandreou Ashton Abbas Gheit Faisal Amorim Posner Schuster Solis'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Faith_(dog)',1,1,'2202 - C05762902.txt','Ye of little FAITH: Hello from INTERPOL Hello from INTERPOLFyi Cheryl, Can you believe that I doubted you ????????? I am so, so embarrassed! It is June 28th and I am now just reading your message of March 22d in response to my message of March 22d!!! For three months I have been thinking that I must have done something unknowingly and stupidly to have offended you. I have been struggling to remember what I might have done except to praise you too much! I just feel so, so good, but also ashamed for having doubted you! I might be pathetic, but at least I am honest and transparent! (By the way, please extend SoS my best wishes for a speedy recovery.) Warmest regards, Ron Hey dear - so great to hear from you. She travels on wed - let me see if we can do tues and if not then in april. Cdm Cheryl, Wow, it has been 10 or so years since the trial before the U.S. Congress where I last saw you. Of course, I have followed your career ever since through John who as you know still calls you one of his stars. 04','Ye of little FAITH: Hello from INTERPOL Hello from INTERPOLFyi Cheryl, Can you believe that I doubted you ????????? I am so, so embarrassed! It is June 28th and I am now just reading your message of March 22d in response to my message of March 22d!!! For three months I have been thinking that I must have done something unknowingly and stupidly to have offended you. I have been struggling to remember what I might have done except to praise you too much! I just feel so, so good, but also ashamed for having doubted you! I might be pathetic, but at least I am honest and transparent! (By the way, please extend SoS my best wishes for a speedy recovery.) Warmest regards, Ron Hey dear - so great to hear from you. She travels on wed - let me see if we can do tues and if not then in april. Cdm Cheryl, Wow, it has been 10 or so years since the \"trial\" before the U.S. Congress where I last saw you. Of course, I have followed your career ever since through John who as you know still calls you one of \"his\" stars. 04'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'False_premise',1,1,'185 - C05739779.txt','Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned US. reliance on local Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still In Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S, reliance on local militia (McClatchy)militia (McClatchy) Cheryl Before the attack, Egypt, Turkey, Sudan, Italy, Tunisia, France and the UN had rep there France and the UN pulled out after 9/11 But the question being posed has a false premise, i.e. that the US depended on foreign militia while the others depended on their own resources The US had tertiary dependence on the militia, as our primary and secondary reliance was on first the OS personnel arid the second on the QRF The others did not have an internal second Regards pat Do we know who still has a dip presence there today? Thank you Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia By Nancy A. Youssef McClatchy Newspapers On the day of the attack, U.S. officials had spotted a police officer taking photos of the compound from a villa under construction across the streets. This was the view the officer would have had of the compound. - Nancy A. Youssef /MCT Even before the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, diplomats from other nations and Libyan security officials had questioned the wisdom of a U.S. decision to rely primarily on members of a local militia to protect its compound here. Diplomats here told McClatchy that while it\'s customary to depend on local forces to protect diplomatic missions, only the United States of the 10 or so foreign missions here allowed the local militia to be the first line of defense. The others said they instead depended on military forces from their own country to provide security. A few months ago, there was a small attack here and the Libyans fled, said a diplomat from a European nation who asked that he not be further identified so that he could speak candidly about his assessment of security here. After that, I decided to only use special forces from his own country. We never considered using the brigades, he said, referring to the 17th of February Brigade, the local militia that was considered the primary security force for the U.S. mission. We assumed the United States had a special relationship with the brigades. Said another diplomat who requested anonymity for the same reasons: I would never depend on the brigades. The diplomat said he believed U.S. officials were unaware of the extremist links of those who were guarding them. The mistake of the Americans was not following the trail of Islamic radicals,\' he said. For some, the cost of supplying security made operating in Benghazi prohibitive. The British, for example, brought in their own troops and also hired Libyans to provide security, according to Khalid al Hadar, who owns the compound that the British used as their offices here. But after a June attack on the British ambassador\'s convoy, the British withdrew from Benghazi. A British official told McClatchy that the realization that security would require a larger ? and more expensive ? British force in Benghazi helped fuel that decision. Hadar said the British still check in periodically on their compound, where a shot-up bulletproof windshield from the June ambush still sits in what was the consulate\'s carport. Who was responsible for determining how the United States protected its consulate here remains unclear two months after Stevens\' death. According to the State Department, the ambassador, in consultation with deputies','Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned US. reliance on local Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still In Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S, reliance on local militia (McClatchy)militia (McClatchy) Cheryl Before the attack, Egypt, Turkey, Sudan, Italy, Tunisia, France and the UN had rep there France and the UN pulled out after 9/11 But the question being posed has a false premise, i.e. that the US depended on foreign militia while the others depended on their own resources The US had tertiary dependence on the militia, as our primary and secondary reliance was on first the OS personnel arid the second on the QRF The others did not have an internal second Regards pat Do we know who still has a dip presence there today? Thank you Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia By Nancy A. Youssef McClatchy Newspapers On the day of the attack, U.S. officials had spotted a police officer taking photos of the compound from a villa under construction across the streets. This was the view the officer would have had of the compound. - Nancy A. Youssef /MCT Even before the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, diplomats from other nations and Libyan security officials had questioned the wisdom of a U.S. decision to rely primarily on members of a local militia to protect its compound here. Diplomats here told McClatchy that while it\'s customary to depend on local forces to protect diplomatic missions, only the United States of the 10 or so foreign missions here allowed the local militia to be the first line of defense. The others said they instead depended on military forces from their own country to provide security. \"A few months ago, there was a small attack here and the Libyans fled,\" said a diplomat from a European nation who asked that he not be further identified so that he could speak candidly about his assessment of security here. \"After that, I decided to only use special forces\" from his own country. \"We never considered using the brigades,\" he said, referring to the 17th of February Brigade, the local militia that was considered the primary security force for the U.S. mission. \"We assumed the United States had a special relationship with the brigades.\" Said another diplomat who requested anonymity for the same reasons: \"I would never depend on the brigades.\" The diplomat said he believed U.S. officials were unaware of the extremist links of those who were guarding them. \"The mistake of the Americans was not following the trail of Islamic radicals,\' he said. For some, the cost of supplying security made operating in Benghazi prohibitive. The British, for example, brought in their own troops and also hired Libyans to provide security, according to Khalid al Hadar, who owns the compound that the British used as their offices here. But after a June attack on the British ambassador\'s convoy, the British withdrew from Benghazi. A British official told McClatchy that the realization that security would require a larger ? and more expensive ? British force in Benghazi helped fuel that decision. Hadar said the British still check in periodically on their compound, where a shot-up bulletproof windshield from the June ambush still sits in what was the consulate\'s carport. Who was responsible for determining how the United States protected its consulate here remains unclear two months after Stevens\' death. According to the State Department, the ambassador, in consultation with deputies'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Family',4,1,'2563 - C05764035.txt','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design;'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Family',4,1,'3091 - C05765000.txt','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about death panels. As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about \"death panels.\" As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Family',4,1,'3415 - C05766007.txt','ScheduleThank you and a very happy new year to you both! Will make sure to add to the calendar. First, Happy Happy New Year, Lona, to you and your family and thank you for another wonderful year of getting me organized w your legendary good spirits and calm in the midst of chaos. Here\'s to an even better 2010! And, here are a few dates to keep track of--','ScheduleThank you and a very happy new year to you both! Will make sure to add to the calendar. First, Happy Happy New Year, Lona, to you and your family and thank you for another wonderful year of getting me organized w your legendary good spirits and calm in the midst of chaos. Here\'s to an even better 2010! And, here are a few dates to keep track of--'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Family',4,1,'3623 - C05766390.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?, asked Jeff Sharlet.','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. \"It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?,\" asked Jeff Sharlet.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Family_Plan',1,1,'1996 - C05762598.txt','4th of July at the White HouseFyi B6 Dear Cabinet Chiefs of Staff and Schedulers: We apologize for the late notice, but we have just heard from the Social Office that they would like to invite the Cabinet tomorrow night for Fireworks at the White House. This invitation is for the Cabinet Secretary and his or her immediate family. If your Cabinet Secretary and family plan to attend, please email WAVES information including, Full Name, DOB, Social Security number and place of birth to: The Social Office asked us to provide you with the following information: Please plan to enter to White House complex through the Southeast Gate. The gates open at 7:30pm. It is fine to bring blankets and cameras. Please do not bring lawn chairs or coolers. Beverages and ice cream will be provided. Unfortunately, there is no parking. We hope you\'ll be able to join us. Sincerely, Cabinet Affairs 42','4th of July at the White HouseFyi B6 Dear Cabinet Chiefs of Staff and Schedulers: We apologize for the late notice, but we have just heard from the Social Office that they would like to invite the Cabinet tomorrow night for Fireworks at the White House. This invitation is for the Cabinet Secretary and his or her immediate family. If your Cabinet Secretary and family plan to attend, please email WAVES information including, Full Name, DOB, Social Security number and place of birth to: The Social Office asked us to provide you with the following information: Please plan to enter to White House complex through the Southeast Gate. The gates open at 7:30pm. It is fine to bring blankets and cameras. Please do not bring lawn chairs or coolers. Beverages and ice cream will be provided. Unfortunately, there is no parking. We hope you\'ll be able to join us. Sincerely, Cabinet Affairs 42'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Famine',3,1,'1768 - C05761859.txt','Concept Paper for World Food Prize Remarks - Attached and Below (Drafted by MeganRooney) Attachments: world food prize concept note 060609.doc June 6,2009 11:30am Rooney (x7-7203, CONCEPT NOTE FOR WORLD FOOD PRIZE CEREMONY Thursday, June 11, 2009 This speech is an opportunity to signal the urgency of the problem of global hunger connect it to an array of global issues, including economic development, health and education, expanding opportunity for women, and political stability and declare the Administration\'s commitment to tackling hunger at its roots, through effective and efficient collaboration with an array of partners. Additionally, your remarks can point to a shift from past approaches by emphasizing the need to support local solutions and focus on long-term sustainability to help people feed themselves and reduce the need for emergency assistance down the road. The speech could be framed as follows: THE PRIZE AND PRIZE-WINNER You can begin by announcing the winner of the 2009 World Food Prize, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta. He has a remarkable story: born in a mud hut in Ethiopia, he got his PhD from Purdue University in plant breeding and genetics and developed strains of sorghum that are drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resistant to the Striga weed, which devastates crops across Africa. Outside the lab, he helped start the Sudanese commercial seed industry developed systems to produce, certify, and market hybrid seeds and educated farmers about the use of fertilizers and soil and water conservation. And he has trained and inspired the next generation of African agricultural scientists. A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: FROM LAB TO FARM TO MARKET TO TABLE Dr. Ejeta\'s work reflects the breadth of this issue and the comprehensive approach needed to address it?one that connects the labs where new seed technologies are developed.., the fields where small-scale farmers labor to feed their families and make a living.., the markets where food is bought and sold... and the homes where people get the nourishment they need to thrive. In many places, that food chain is broken. One billion people worldwide woke up hungry this morning and will go to sleep hungry tonight. Chronic hunger threatens health, while making it harder for people to work and students to learn, which in turn stunts economic development. Last year\'s food riots demonstrated that when food is scarce, political stability is threatened. 44','Concept Paper for World Food Prize Remarks - Attached and Below (Drafted by MeganRooney) Attachments: world food prize concept note 060609.doc June 6,2009 11:30am Rooney (x7-7203, CONCEPT NOTE FOR WORLD FOOD PRIZE CEREMONY Thursday, June 11, 2009 This speech is an opportunity to signal the urgency of the problem of global hunger; connect it to an array of global issues, including economic development, health and education, expanding opportunity for women, and political stability; and declare the Administration\'s commitment to tackling hunger at its roots, through effective and efficient collaboration with an array of partners. Additionally, your remarks can point to a shift from past approaches by emphasizing the need to support local solutions and focus on long-term sustainability to help people feed themselves and reduce the need for emergency assistance down the road. The speech could be framed as follows: THE PRIZE AND PRIZE-WINNER You can begin by announcing the winner of the 2009 World Food Prize, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta. He has a remarkable story: born in a mud hut in Ethiopia, he got his PhD from Purdue University in plant breeding and genetics and developed strains of sorghum that are drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resistant to the Striga weed, which devastates crops across Africa. Outside the lab, he helped start the Sudanese commercial seed industry; developed systems to produce, certify, and market hybrid seeds; and educated farmers about the use of fertilizers and soil and water conservation. And he has trained and inspired the next generation of African agricultural scientists. A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: FROM LAB TO FARM TO MARKET TO TABLE Dr. Ejeta\'s work reflects the breadth of this issue and the comprehensive approach needed to address it?one that connects the labs where new seed technologies are developed.., the fields where small-scale farmers labor to feed their families and make a living.., the markets where food is bought and sold... and the homes where people get the nourishment they need to thrive. In many places, that food chain is broken. One billion people worldwide woke up hungry this morning and will go to sleep hungry tonight. Chronic hunger threatens health, while making it harder for people to work and students to learn, which in turn stunts economic development. Last year\'s food riots demonstrated that when food is scarce, political stability is threatened. 44'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Famine',3,1,'2962 - C05764780.txt','Reuters: Obama set to unveil plan on global food securityFYI-- Obama set to unveil plan on global food security Christopher Doering, Reuters Date: 9/22/09 (c) 2009 Reuters The Obama administration will unveil its long-awaited global food security plan during the next few days with the United States expected to focus on helping farmers in poor countries feed themselves through better productivity, research and infrastructure. Leaders of the G8 countries pledged $20 billion in July to impoverished farmers to tackle chronic hunger. Instead of counting on food donations,','Reuters: Obama set to unveil plan on global food securityFYI-- Obama set to unveil plan on global food security Christopher Doering, Reuters Date: 9/22/09 (c) 2009 Reuters The Obama administration will unveil its long-awaited global food security plan during the next few days with the United States expected to focus on helping farmers in poor countries feed themselves through better productivity, research and infrastructure. Leaders of the G8 countries pledged $20 billion in July to impoverished farmers to tackle chronic hunger. Instead of counting on food donations,'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Famine',3,1,'3183 - C05765250.txt','NYT: UN Blames US For Critically Short Food Supplies In Somalia.Any movement on this issue? UN Blames US For Critically Short Food Supplies in Somalia. The New York Times (11/7, A4, Gettleman, 1.09M) reports that the UN on Friday called the food supply line to Somalia...broken, in part because the US delayed some 40 million pounds of food contributions in Kenyan warehouses out of fears that they would be diverted to the Shabab insurgents by Somali contractors. The US, however, played down the impact of the delays and said food would again be shipped when it was assured that the United Nations was doing more to police the aid deliveries. The UN said Friday that food rations would need to be cut and said the American government was insisting on guarantees that were unrealistic in Somalia. The Times adds that some Somalis whose entire communities are on the brink of famine...said that many children who had been surviving off the American donations were now dying from hunger. Full text: U.N. Says U.S. Delays Led to Aid Cuts in Somalia By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN Published: November 6, 2009 NAIROBI, Kenya ? United Nations officials said Friday that the supply of critical food aid to Somalia had been interrupted and that rations to starving people needed to be cut, partly because the American government had delayed food contributions out of fears that they would be diverted to terrorists. Last month, American officials said they had suspended millions of dollars of food aid because of concerns that Somali contractors working for the United Nations were','NYT: UN Blames US For Critically Short Food Supplies In Somalia.Any movement on this issue? UN Blames US For Critically Short Food Supplies in Somalia. The New York Times (11/7, A4, Gettleman, 1.09M) reports that the UN on Friday called \"the food supply line to Somalia...broken,\" in part because the US delayed some 40 million pounds of food contributions in Kenyan warehouses \"out of fears that they would be diverted\" to the Shabab insurgents by Somali contractors. The US, however, \"played down the impact of the delays\" and said food would again be shipped when it was \"assured that the United Nations was doing more to police the aid deliveries.\" The UN said Friday that food rations would need to be cut and \"said the American government was insisting on guarantees that were unrealistic in Somalia.\" The Times adds that some Somalis whose \"entire communities are on the brink of famine...said that many children who had been surviving off the American donations were now dying from hunger.\" Full text: U.N. Says U.S. Delays Led to Aid Cuts in Somalia By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN Published: November 6, 2009 NAIROBI, Kenya ? United Nations officials said Friday that the supply of critical food aid to Somalia had been interrupted and that rations to starving people needed to be cut, partly because the American government had delayed food contributions out of fears that they would be diverted to terrorists. Last month, American officials said they had suspended millions of dollars of food aid because of concerns that Somali contractors working for the United Nations were'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Far-right_politics',1,1,'1810 - C05761925.txt','Euro election UK predictable shockLabour finishes third behind the far right UK Independence Party. Labour percent just below 16. Sid A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!','Euro election UK predictable shockLabour finishes third behind the far right UK Independence Party. Labour percent just below 16. Sid A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Farah_Pandith',1,1,'1942 - C05762520.txt','Kudos and thanks to the SecretaryFYI ? nice. cdm Thirty years I am a FSO and for the first time I feel really really proud to be part of a Secretary\'s team. Examples 1,Bringing back Farah Pandith. When she left with the change of administration I thought what a waste and figured there was no chance a Democrat would bring back someone form a Republic administration. But you did! 2,The respect for the input of career officers by the Secretary and the U/Ses is just amazing. It will really help improve our foreign relations. 3. The Secretary\'s understanding of the little things and their importance, such as holiday statements. Well, there are more but we are under staffed and have to get back to work. Many thanks to you all for being there. Merrie Blocker, Program Coordinator Office of Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asia Affairs Room 4440, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C St. NW, Washington DC 202-647-5337 BlockerMD2@state.gov 60','Kudos and thanks to the SecretaryFYI ? nice. cdm Thirty years I am a FSO and for the first time I feel really really proud to be part of a Secretary\'s team. Examples 1,Bringing back Farah Pandith. When she left with the change of administration I thought what a waste and figured there was no chance a Democrat would bring back someone form a Republic administration. But you did! 2,The respect for the input of career officers by the Secretary and the U/Ses is just amazing. It will really help improve our foreign relations. 3. The Secretary\'s understanding of the little things and their importance, such as holiday statements. Well, there are more but we are under staffed and have to get back to work. Many thanks to you all for being there. Merrie Blocker, Program Coordinator Office of Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asia Affairs Room 4440, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C St. NW, Washington DC 202-647-5337; BlockerMD2@state.gov 60'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'FARC',2,2,'1025 - C05760240.txt','ThaiYes--I will do. Oops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000','ThaiYes--I will do. Oops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers; acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles; and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'FARC',2,2,'2812 - C05764524.txt','ThaiOops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000','ThaiOops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers; acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles; and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Fare_Thee_Well:_Celebrating_50_Years_of_the_Grateful_Dead',1,1,'2342 - C05763204.txt','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests. The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were afraid to sleep in their own homes. After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: \"Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests.\" The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were \"afraid to sleep in their own homes.\" After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Fargo,_North_Dakota',1,1,'1431 - C05761148.txt','FyiIran: US journalist\'s case will get fair review TEHRAN, Iran ? Iran\'s foreign minister assured his visiting Japanese counterpart that the case of an American journalist imprisoned in Tehran for allegedly spying for the United States will get a fair review on appeal. Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said 32-year-old Roxana Saberi\'s appeal will be reviewed justly and humanely. He spoke at a joint news conference Saturday with Japan\'s Hirofumi Nakasone, who expressed concern over the case during his visit to Iran. Saberi is a dual Iranian-American citizen who was born in Fargo, North Dakota. Her father is Iranian and her mother is Japanese. She was arrested in January in Tehran and sentenced last month to eight years in prison after a one- day trial behind closed doors. Her case has raised an international outcry','FyiIran: US journalist\'s case will get fair review TEHRAN, Iran ? Iran\'s foreign minister assured his visiting Japanese counterpart that the case of an American journalist imprisoned in Tehran for allegedly spying for the United States will get a fair review on appeal. Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said 32-year-old Roxana Saberi\'s appeal will be \"reviewed justly and humanely.\" He spoke at a joint news conference Saturday with Japan\'s Hirofumi Nakasone, who expressed concern over the case during his visit to Iran. Saberi is a dual Iranian-American citizen who was born in Fargo, North Dakota. Her father is Iranian and her mother is Japanese. She was arrested in January in Tehran and sentenced last month to eight years in prison after a one- day trial behind closed doors. Her case has raised an international outcry'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Farhad_Hafezi',1,1,'3202 - C05765552.txt','Hikers in Iran HikersMr. Reines: Here\'s the latest ticker we have. We are reaching out to NEA for more context and will pass it on once we get it. Greg Macris, SWO Iran charges three detained Americans with espionage (Adds background) TEHRAN, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Iran has charged three detained U.S. citizens with espionage, the official IRNA news agency quoted a judiciary official as saying on Monday. The three are charged with espionage. Investigations continue into the three detained Americans in Iran, Tehran general prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi said. The three were held after they strayed into Iran from northern Iraq at the end of July. The three, Shane Bauer, 27, Sarah Shourd, 31, and Josh Fattal, 27, crossed into Iranian territory nearly two months ago. Their families say they strayed across the border accidentally. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad suggested in an interview with the American television network NBC in September that the Americans\' release might be linked to the release of Iranian diplomats he said were being held by U.S. troops in Iraq. Under Iran\'s Islamic sharia law, espionage is punishable by death. (Reporting by Ramin Mostafavi, Writing by Parisa Hafezi) Do you have anything on the below? The 3 detained hikers in Iran were charged with espionage?','Hikers in Iran HikersMr. Reines: Here\'s the latest ticker we have. We are reaching out to NEA for more context and will pass it on once we get it. Greg Macris, SWO Iran charges three detained Americans with espionage (Adds background) TEHRAN, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Iran has charged three detained U.S. citizens with espionage, the official IRNA news agency quoted a judiciary official as saying on Monday. \"The three are charged with espionage. Investigations continue into the three detained Americans in Iran,\" Tehran general prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi said. The three were held after they strayed into Iran from northern Iraq at the end of July. The three, Shane Bauer, 27, Sarah Shourd, 31, and Josh Fattal, 27, crossed into Iranian territory nearly two months ago. Their families say they strayed across the border accidentally. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad suggested in an interview with the American television network NBC in September that the Americans\' release might be linked to the release of Iranian diplomats he said were being held by U.S. troops in Iraq. Under Iran\'s Islamic sharia law, espionage is punishable by death. (Reporting by Ramin Mostafavi, Writing by Parisa Hafezi) Do you have anything on the below? The 3 detained hikers in Iran were charged with espionage?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Farida_Azizi',1,1,'1190 - C05760483.txt','Letter for Hillary from Tina BrownPls print. I am so sorry we didn\'t touch base today. I had a quick conversation with I am forwarding the letter from Tina Brown because I think this will be fabulous opportunity for you to showcase your ideas and also your long history of advocating on behalf of women around the world. As always, I defer to your and your staff\'s realities and judgment but did want you to know I am involved and hope you can make it. If not, I love you anyway! Let me what might work for us to chat. I described the possibilities to both in Rhinebeck. Hope you are well. As always, Jill December 10, 2009 Dear Madame Secretary, I am following up on the letter I sent to you on November 8, 2009 at the suggestion of Melanne Verveer. On March 12th and 13th, in New York City, 300 influential women from diverse countries and cultures will come together to illuminate the circumstances of their lives and to explore the still unfulfilled promise of women around the world. Women in the World: Stories and Solutions, will be hosted by The Daily Beast, the United Nations Foundation, Vital Voices Global Partnership, and Diane von Furstenberg (and sponsored by Hewlett Packard who will bring their most creative digital support). We are delighted to announce that for our opening night on Friday, March 12, at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, we have an extraordinary event planned. The legendary Broadway director Julie Taymor has agreed to direct the Vital Voices play Seven, featuring acclaimed film and stage actresses. At the conclusion of this performance, we will host a panel conversation featuring their real-life counterparts: Hafsat Abiola, Farida Azizi, Anabella De Leon, Inez McCormack, Mukhtar Mai, Mu Sochua, and Marina Pisklakova-Parker.','Letter for Hillary from Tina BrownPls print. I am so sorry we didn\'t touch base today. I had a quick conversation with I am forwarding the letter from Tina Brown because I think this will be fabulous opportunity for you to showcase your ideas and also your long history of advocating on behalf of women around the world. As always, I defer to your and your staff\'s realities and judgment but did want you to know I am involved and hope you can make it. If not, I love you anyway! Let me what might work for us to chat. I described the possibilities to both in Rhinebeck. Hope you are well. As always, Jill December 10, 2009 Dear Madame Secretary, I am following up on the letter I sent to you on November 8, 2009 at the suggestion of Melanne Verveer. On March 12th and 13th, in New York City, 300 influential women from diverse countries and cultures will come together to illuminate the circumstances of their lives and to explore the still unfulfilled promise of women around the world. \"Women in the World: Stories and Solutions,\" will be hosted by The Daily Beast, the United Nations Foundation, Vital Voices Global Partnership, and Diane von Furstenberg (and sponsored by Hewlett Packard who will bring their most creative digital support). We are delighted to announce that for our opening night on Friday, March 12, at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, we have an extraordinary event planned. The legendary Broadway director Julie Taymor has agreed to direct the Vital Voices play Seven, featuring acclaimed film and stage actresses. At the conclusion of this performance, we will host a panel conversation featuring their real-life counterparts: Hafsat Abiola, Farida Azizi, Anabella De Leon, Inez McCormack, Mukhtar Mai, Mu Sochua, and Marina Pisklakova-Parker.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Farouk_Hosny',2,1,'2890 - C05764648.txt','(AP) Ferrero-Waldner abandons race for UNESCO top jobPARIS (AP) EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner is withdrawing her candidacy for the top job at the United Nations agency for culture and education. Paris-based UNESCO is choosing a new director in voting that began Thursday and continues Monday. Austrian Ferrero-Waldner was considered a strong candidate. The front-runner is Egyptian Farouk Hosni, opposed by Jewish activists. He threatened last year to burn Israeli books, but later apologized. The Austrian Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that Ferrero-Waldner was withdrawing for the greater good of the organization and European unity, and urged respect for UNESCO\'s ideals. Other candidates are former Bulgarian foreign minister Irina Bokova and Ecuadorean diplomat Ivonne Baki.','(AP) Ferrero-Waldner abandons race for UNESCO top jobPARIS (AP) EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner is withdrawing her candidacy for the top job at the United Nations agency for culture and education. Paris-based UNESCO is choosing a new director in voting that began Thursday and continues Monday. Austrian Ferrero-Waldner was considered a strong candidate. The front-runner is Egyptian Farouk Hosni, opposed by Jewish activists. He threatened last year to burn Israeli books, but later apologized. The Austrian Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that Ferrero-Waldner was withdrawing \"for the greater good of the organization and European unity,\" and urged respect for UNESCO\'s ideals. Other candidates are former Bulgarian foreign minister Irina Bokova and Ecuadorean diplomat Ivonne Baki.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Farouk_Hosny',2,1,'2958 - C05764770.txt','(AP) Bulgarian diplomat wins UNESCO racePARIS (AP) UNESCO says a career diplomat from Bulgaria has defeated a controversial Egyptian candidate to head the United Nations agency for culture and education. The chairman of UNESCO\'s executive board says Bulgaria\'s ambassador to France, Irina Bokova, has beaten longtime Egyptian Culture Minister Farouk Hosny in secret balloting. UNESCO\'s press office says Bokova won 31 to 27 Tuesday in a suspenseful fifth round. The Egyptian was long considered a favorite, despite his threat last year to burn Israeli books, and Egypt\'s contentious record of cultural censorship under his watch. Hosny apologized for the book-burning comment, but many Jewish activists said he was unfit to be the U.N.\'s guardian of culture.','(AP) Bulgarian diplomat wins UNESCO racePARIS (AP) UNESCO says a career diplomat from Bulgaria has defeated a controversial Egyptian candidate to head the United Nations agency for culture and education. The chairman of UNESCO\'s executive board says Bulgaria\'s ambassador to France, Irina Bokova, has beaten longtime Egyptian Culture Minister Farouk Hosny in secret balloting. UNESCO\'s press office says Bokova won 31 to 27 Tuesday in a suspenseful fifth round. The Egyptian was long considered a favorite, despite his threat last year to burn Israeli books, and Egypt\'s contentious record of cultural censorship under his watch. Hosny apologized for the book-burning comment, but many Jewish activists said he was unfit to be the U.N.\'s guardian of culture.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Fatah',1,1,'2993 - C05764842.txt','(Reuters) Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pact Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pactColleagues: Passing on this news item for your situational awareness. Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Egypt has delayed the signing of a deal to heal the rift between President Mahmoud Abbas\' Fatah movement and the rival Palestinian Islamist group Hamas because of new complications, an Egyptian official said on Friday. He cited the growing tension between Fatah and Hamas over the handling by Abbas of a U.N. report criticising the Israeli military offensive into Gaza in December and January. Cairo had slated a signing ceremony for October 25. The agreement would resolve nothing immediately but would outline steps to restore Palestinian unity. Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and Fatah dominates in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. The official told Reuters no new date was set for signing. Egypt saw it was better to delay until there is a suitable atmosphere, he said. Abbas admits his government erred in approving a U.N. decision in Geneva two weeks ago to delay action on the so-called Goldstone report, which is particularly critical of Israel for alleged war crimes during the Gaza offensive. He has reversed course and the issue was being reconsidered on Friday at a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, which Abbas requested. We are not going to let things collapse, said another Egyptian official of his country\'s lengthy mediation between the Palestinian factions which began over a year ago. We will wait until the dust settles and activate efforts again and I hope that will be very soon. The deal would postpone Palestinian presidential and parliamentarian elections until June 28, 2010. Fatah has signed it and this week Abbas announced that if Hamas did not sign he would go ahead with elections in January as called for by the constitution. It is unclear how Fatah would be able to hold a full election since Hamas has vowed to block voting in Gaza if the ballot was scheduled without its agreement.','(Reuters) Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pact Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pactColleagues: Passing on this news item for your situational awareness. Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Egypt has delayed the signing of a deal to heal the rift between President Mahmoud Abbas\' Fatah movement and the rival Palestinian Islamist group Hamas because of \"new complications\", an Egyptian official said on Friday. He cited the growing tension between Fatah and Hamas over the handling by Abbas of a U.N. report criticising the Israeli military offensive into Gaza in December and January. Cairo had slated a signing ceremony for October 25. The agreement would resolve nothing immediately but would outline steps to restore Palestinian unity. Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and Fatah dominates in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. The official told Reuters no new date was set for signing. \"Egypt saw it was better to delay until there is a suitable atmosphere,\" he said. Abbas admits his government erred in approving a U.N. decision in Geneva two weeks ago to delay action on the so-called Goldstone report, which is particularly critical of Israel for alleged war crimes during the Gaza offensive. He has reversed course and the issue was being reconsidered on Friday at a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, which Abbas requested. \"We are not going to let things collapse,\" said another Egyptian official of his country\'s lengthy mediation between the Palestinian factions which began over a year ago. \"We will wait until the dust settles and activate efforts again and I hope that will be very soon.\" The deal would postpone Palestinian presidential and parliamentarian elections until June 28, 2010. Fatah has signed it and this week Abbas announced that if Hamas did not sign he would go ahead with elections in January as called for by the constitution. It is unclear how Fatah would be able to hold a full election since Hamas has vowed to block voting in Gaza if the ballot was scheduled without its agreement.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Fathom',2,1,'2928 - C05764707.txt','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechI talked to Yunus. She is making any progess very difficult. The health project he discussed with yoiu can\'t get OKs from govt for Nursing school, univ health center, corporate partnerships, etc. If she hears it\'s Grameen, she stands in way of licenses, etc, even tho it benefits the country. He was hoping there might be some way to assure her that he has NO intention of getting into politics in any way and that she can use him effectively to make the country a model in ways that Grameen can do that. There is some deep personal antagonism that he can\'t fathom. Very sad development. I\'m seeing Yunus tom\'w. We\'re both speaking to the Hilton Foundation. He wants to meet with me there. I will learn more. What can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina.','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechI talked to Yunus. She is making any progess very difficult. The health project he discussed with yoiu can\'t get OKs from govt for Nursing school, univ health center, corporate partnerships, etc. If she hears it\'s Grameen, she stands in way of licenses, etc, even tho it benefits the country. He was hoping there might be some way to assure her that he has NO intention of getting into politics in any way and that she can use him effectively to make the country a model in ways that Grameen can do that. There is some deep personal antagonism that he can\'t fathom. Very sad development. I\'m seeing Yunus tom\'w. We\'re both speaking to the Hilton Foundation. He wants to meet with me there. I will learn more. What can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Fathom',2,1,'2934 - C05764721.txt','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechWould he write a letter we could deliver to her setting all this out? I talked to Yunus. She is making any progess very difficult. The health project he discussed with yoiu can\'t get OKs from govt for Nursing school, univ health center, corporate partnerships, etc. If she hears it\'s Grameen, she stands in way of licenses, etc, even tho it benefits the country. He was hoping there might be some way to assure her that he has NO intention of getting into politics in any way and that she can use him effectively to make the country a model in ways that Grameen can do that. There is some deep personal antagonism that he can\'t fathom. Very sad development. I\'m seeing Yunus tom\'w. We\'re both speaking to the Hilton Foundation. He wants to meet with me there. I will learn more. What can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina. B6 Dear Melanne: I am drawing your attenrtion to the following report in the leading daily newspaper in Bangladesh. All other papers carried the same news. This is a report on the Prime Minister Hasina\'s speech on the floor of the parliament. High-lighted section of the report refers to me without naming name but giving her usual description of me. See if you can find a way to clear her mind of all the terrifying thoughts she has about me. I invite you to be a peace-maker! Otherwise it will become explosive for nothing. PM Hasina is coming to NY for General Assembly meeting, and will have a meeting with Sec H during her visit. See you soon. Yunus Prime Mnister Hasina Warns The Daily Star, Dhaka, September 17, 2009 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday alerted the countrymen to the','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechWould he write a letter we could deliver to her setting all this out? I talked to Yunus. She is making any progess very difficult. The health project he discussed with yoiu can\'t get OKs from govt for Nursing school, univ health center, corporate partnerships, etc. If she hears it\'s Grameen, she stands in way of licenses, etc, even tho it benefits the country. He was hoping there might be some way to assure her that he has NO intention of getting into politics in any way and that she can use him effectively to make the country a model in ways that Grameen can do that. There is some deep personal antagonism that he can\'t fathom. Very sad development. I\'m seeing Yunus tom\'w. We\'re both speaking to the Hilton Foundation. He wants to meet with me there. I will learn more. What can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina. B6 Dear Melanne: I am drawing your attenrtion to the following report in the leading daily newspaper in Bangladesh. All other papers carried the same news. This is a report on the Prime Minister Hasina\'s speech on the floor of the parliament. High-lighted section of the report refers to me without naming name but giving her usual description of me. See if you can find a way to clear her mind of all the terrifying thoughts she has about me. I invite you to be a peace-maker! Otherwise it will become explosive for nothing. PM Hasina is coming to NY for General Assembly meeting, and will have a meeting with Sec H during her visit. See you soon. Yunus Prime Mnister Hasina Warns The Daily Star, Dhaka, September 17, 2009 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday alerted the countrymen to the'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Fátima_Veiga',1,1,'2536 - C05763975.txt','Secretary of State\'s visit to AfricaMs. Cheryl Mills Counselor & Chief of Staff Department of State Dear Chief of Staff, Following our short exchange of views, on the margins of your last meeting with the African Diplomatic Group on Food Security, and yesterday\'s press release on Secretary of State\'s visit to Africa, I wish to express my deepest appreciation for your personal support in the positive consideration of the invitation the Cape Verdian Minister of Foreign Affairs extended to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The Cape Verdian authorities see this visit as an important landmark in the bilateral relations between Cape Verde and the US and an opportunity to discuss ways to strenghten those relations and our cooperation at the international level where we share various views and goals. We therefore look forward to the visit with much enthusiasm. In this line, I wish to reiterate that the Embassy of Cape Verde and myself stand ready to facilitate and contribute in any way deemed necessary to ensure an adequate preparation of the visit. Please feel free to contact me at my following e-mails: official e-mail or My private one or by cell phone It will be for me a personal pleasure to welcome you in my country. Best regards, Fatima Veiga 328','Secretary of State\'s visit to AfricaMs. Cheryl Mills Counselor & Chief of Staff Department of State Dear Chief of Staff, Following our short exchange of views, on the margins of your last meeting with the African Diplomatic Group on Food Security, and yesterday\'s press release on Secretary of State\'s visit to Africa, I wish to express my deepest appreciation for your personal support in the positive consideration of the invitation the Cape Verdian Minister of Foreign Affairs extended to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The Cape Verdian authorities see this visit as an important landmark in the bilateral relations between Cape Verde and the US and an opportunity to discuss ways to strenghten those relations and our cooperation at the international level where we share various views and goals. We therefore look forward to the visit with much enthusiasm. In this line, I wish to reiterate that the Embassy of Cape Verde and myself stand ready to facilitate and contribute in any way deemed necessary to ensure an adequate preparation of the visit. Please feel free to contact me at my following e-mails: official e-mail or My private one or by cell phone It will be for me a personal pleasure to welcome you in my country. Best regards, Fatima Veiga 328'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'1018 - C05760230.txt','HamptonsAs to UNGA, let\'s keep the lunch if we lose so many. Any word on food mtg? Also, if we move the female heads of state lunch to a dinner, we lose almost all of the heads of state and several fms. Do u want to keep as a lunch? Or move to a dinner and make it women foreign ministers? Oscar says fax machine is down but he has clips for today and weekend he should have printed.','HamptonsAs to UNGA, let\'s keep the lunch if we lose so many. Any word on food mtg? Also, if we move the female heads of state lunch to a dinner, we lose almost all of the heads of state and several fms. Do u want to keep as a lunch? Or move to a dinner and make it women foreign ministers? Oscar says fax machine is down but he has clips for today and weekend he should have printed.'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'1137 - C05760399.txt','Holbrooke just called for you.I gave them to Jake. Also, assume you are giving any edits to documents directly to richard? Ops called to see if you were going to send edits back thru secure fax. I assume you are not.','Holbrooke just called for you.I gave them to Jake. Also, assume you are giving any edits to documents directly to richard? Ops called to see if you were going to send edits back thru secure fax. I assume you are not.'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'1170 - C05760445.txt','Calls confirmedI doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedI doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'1172 - C05760447.txt','Calls confirmedCan\'t wait. You know how much I love making calls. We have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedCan\'t wait. You know how much I love making calls. We have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'1296 - C05760683.txt','Mexico trip reportAttachments: Mexico trip report.docx Attached is a draft of your Mexico trip report to POTUS. I\'m also sending it by fax. I look forward to incorporating your edits. 1Q','Mexico trip reportAttachments: Mexico trip report.docx Attached is a draft of your Mexico trip report to POTUS. I\'m also sending it by fax. I look forward to incorporating your edits. 1Q'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'1335 - C05760750.txt','this week?Secretary Clinton, I hope that all is well back in the States and just wanted to let you know that I will be in Washington Wednesday. If you might have a minute to spare to follow up on your last message in person or by phone this week or over the weekend, I would very much appreciate the opportunity. Congratulations on the Europe trip! Yours sincerely, Jackie Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com','this week?Secretary Clinton, I hope that all is well back in the States and just wanted to let you know that I will be in Washington Wednesday. If you might have a minute to spare to follow up on your last message in person or by phone this week or over the weekend, I would very much appreciate the opportunity. Congratulations on the Europe trip! Yours sincerely, Jackie Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'1340 - C05760756.txt','FW Resume and Other Matters Resume and Other Matters esume and Other Matters Re Resume and Other Matters ResumeFYI Cheryl, the organization. It is a loss for Daniel to be the CEO of As soon as we solve the deputy position, I am sure the rest will be easy. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Terrific - I will make it a point to see you one of those days so copying Joanne to find a time. Love the new cdm cdm Original Messa e Joanne Laszczych Assistant to Counselor and Chief of Staff, Cheryl Mills Department of State 2201 C Street, N.W. Phone: 202-647-5548 Fax: 202-736-4535','FW Resume and Other Matters Resume and Other Matters esume and Other Matters Re Resume and Other Matters ResumeFYI Cheryl, the organization. It is a loss for Daniel to be the CEO of As soon as we solve the deputy position, I am sure the rest will be easy. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Terrific - I will make it a point to see you one of those days so copying Joanne to find a time. Love the new cdm cdm Original Messa e Joanne Laszczych Assistant to Counselor and Chief of Staff, Cheryl Mills Department of State 2201 C Street, N.W. Phone: 202-647-5548 Fax: 202-736-4535'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'1345 - C05760767.txt','Haiti Dinner Invite ListAttachments: 2009-04-08 Dinner Invite List.docx Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC *advocate, chronicled Haitian political developments and immigration Tel: lyelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CUNY College *expert on Caribbean security Tel: Brian Concannon Director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti *Lead lawyer in Raboteau case Paul Collier Professor of Economics Oxford University *expert in development economics, author of Haiti special report commissioned by the UN SYG Fax: +44-(0)1865 281447 Nicholas Kristof','Haiti Dinner Invite ListAttachments: 2009-04-08 Dinner Invite List.docx Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC *advocate, chronicled Haitian political developments and immigration Tel: lyelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CUNY College *expert on Caribbean security Tel: Brian Concannon Director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti *Lead lawyer in Raboteau case Paul Collier Professor of Economics Oxford University *expert in development economics, author of Haiti special report commissioned by the UN SYG Fax: +44-(0)1865 281447 Nicholas Kristof'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'1348 - C05760771.txt','this week?Hi, Yes I am at (en route to airport). Thank you! Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Jackie--I am so sorry I didn\'t get back to you before now. May I call you now? H Secretary Clinton, I hope that all is well back in the States and just wanted to let you know that I will be in Washington Wednesday. If you might have a minute to spare to follow up on your last message in person or by phone this week or over the weekend, I would very much appreciate the opportunity. Congratulations on the Europe trip! Yours sincerely, Jackie Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com','this week?Hi, Yes; I am at (en route to airport). Thank you! Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Jackie--I am so sorry I didn\'t get back to you before now. May I call you now? H Secretary Clinton, I hope that all is well back in the States and just wanted to let you know that I will be in Washington Wednesday. If you might have a minute to spare to follow up on your last message in person or by phone this week or over the weekend, I would very much appreciate the opportunity. Congratulations on the Europe trip! Yours sincerely, Jackie Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'1399 - C05761084.txt','updateAttachments: Newmyer USCC testimony 30 April 2009.doc Dear Secretary Clinton, I am seeing Michelle on Tuesday at 3 pm. Thank you very much for making this happen, and I will let you know how the meeting goes. Congratulations on all the glowing first 100 days reviews. Hope your testimony yesterday went well. Mine is attached, fyi. All best, and thank you again, Jackie Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 B6 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com','updateAttachments: Newmyer USCC testimony 30 April 2009.doc Dear Secretary Clinton, I am seeing Michelle on Tuesday at 3 pm. Thank you very much for making this happen, and I will let you know how the meeting goes. Congratulations on all the glowing first 100 days reviews. Hope your testimony yesterday went well. Mine is attached, fyi. All best, and thank you again, Jackie Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 B6 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'1418 - C05761129.txt','TodayThis is what you will be receiving today: - 11am: One intel piece that will come over the classified fax and will include one update for karzai call. - 12pm: phone call from ops connecting you to karzai. Your call sheet was in louis last night.','TodayThis is what you will be receiving today: - 11am: One intel piece that will come over the classified fax and will include one update for karzai call. - 12pm: phone call from ops connecting you to karzai. Your call sheet was in louis last night.'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'1420 - C05761132.txt','GuineaJake--here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaJake--here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'1421 - C05761133.txt','GuineaYes. Thx. Got it -- will follow up. Has Tom been in touch? Matt said he would be this morning. Jake?here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport.','GuineaYes. Thx. Got it -- will follow up. Has Tom been in touch? Matt said he would be this morning. Jake?here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport.'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'1423 - C05761136.txt','TodayThis is what you will be receiving today: - 11am: One intel piece that will come over the classified fax and will include one update for karzai call. - 12pm: phone call from ops connecting you to karzai. Your call sheet was in louis last night.','TodayThis is what you will be receiving today: - 11am: One intel piece that will come over the classified fax and will include one update for karzai call. - 12pm: phone call from ops connecting you to karzai. Your call sheet was in louis last night.'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'1427 - C05761141.txt','GuineaFyi Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax','GuineaFyi Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'1482 - C05761240.txt','DR Speech DraftI can fax you the boiled down version now or Huma can print it for you in the morning. This is the 5th summit. Some of the others evidently were not official.','DR Speech DraftI can fax you the boiled down version now or Huma can print it for you in the morning. This is the 5th summit. Some of the others evidently were not \"official.\"'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'1502 - C05761279.txt','StuffThese are the documents you should have. 1) HFAC remarks by courier 2) Mitchell Report by courier 3) Verma Q and A by fax 4) Cabinet statement by fax 14','StuffThese are the documents you should have. 1) HFAC remarks by courier 2) Mitchell Report by courier 3) Verma Q and A by fax 4) Cabinet statement by fax 14'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'1623 - C05761481.txt','Drawings sent last weekAttachments: WhitePlains - 09-12-14 - deltransltr- explain dwgs sent to Oscar last week.pdf Pls print. Dear Madam Secretary, Please see attached letter regarding drawings sent last week per request to Oscar. Hard copy to your attention is being fedexed to NY address. Thank you, Donald Donald Lococo Architects, LLC 3413 1/2 M Street, NW Suite A Washington, DC 20007 202 337 4422 phone 202 337 2622 fax Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4687 (20091214) The message was checked by ESET N0D32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com','Drawings sent last weekAttachments: WhitePlains - 09-12-14 - deltransltr- explain dwgs sent to Oscar last week.pdf Pls print. Dear Madam Secretary, Please see attached letter regarding drawings sent last week per request to Oscar. Hard copy to your attention is being fedexed to NY address. Thank you, Donald Donald Lococo Architects, LLC 3413 1/2 M Street, NW Suite A Washington, DC 20007 202 337 4422 phone 202 337 2622 fax Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4687 (20091214) The message was checked by ESET N0D32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'1795 - C05761909.txt','The speech hit a home run todayFYI Thank you! Dr. Allan E. Goodman President and CEO Institute of International Education 809 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017-3580 Phone: Fax: (212)984-5566 INi1 $Xl( 0,h Anniversary Learn more about IIE and our work. Visit us online today! www.iie.orq Fulbright Program: www.fulbrightonline.org / Scholar Rescue Fund: www.iie.org/srf IIE Membership Network: www.iienetwork.orq IIE Publications: vovw.iiebooks.org / Your Definitive Study Abroad Resources: www.iiepassport.orq 11','The speech hit a home run todayFYI Thank you! Dr. Allan E. Goodman President and CEO Institute of International Education 809 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017-3580 Phone: Fax: (212)984-5566 INi1 $Xl( 0,h Anniversary Learn more about IIE and our work. Visit us online today! www.iie.orq Fulbright Program: www.fulbrightonline.org / Scholar Rescue Fund: www.iie.org/srf IIE Membership Network: www.iienetwork.orq IIE Publications: vovw.iiebooks.org / Your Definitive Study Abroad Resources: www.iiepassport.orq 11'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'1840 - C05762253.txt','Thank you...againFyi Secretary Clinton\'s remarks at her Friday press conference with the Turkish Foreign Minister continued this Administration\'s excellent efforts to restore the credibility of the U.S. with Greece and Cyprus ? which will lead to important progress in the region. As you know, the Bush Administration consistently hid and defended actions by Turkey that were injurious to Cyprus and Greece, inconsistent with American values and principals, and also not in Turkey\'s best interests. We highlighted for the top leaders in our community that Secretary Clinton once again in front of the Turkish Foreign Minister, called for a bi-zonal and bi-communal federation for Cyprus as well as expressed the United States\' strong support for freedom of religion. With Secretary Clinton and others doing these kinds of things, America is moving to correct the biggest road block to a Cyprus settlement ? restoring American credibility with the Greek-Cypriots which was badly lost during the Bush Administration. Keep up the great work! Andy Manatos and Mike Manatos THE NATIONAL COORDINATED EFFORT OF HELLENES (CEH) 1100 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 393-7790 [fax] (202) 628-0225 E-mail: CoordinatedEffort@IVIanatos.com Remarks With Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC June 5, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Minister Davutoglu and I just had a very productive, broad-ranging, comprehensive discussion. And it is a great privilege to welcome him here to the State Department within the very first weeks of his having been appointed foreign minister. Of course, I was very honored to have gone to Turkey very early in my term as Secretary of State, and President Obama had a wonderful visit to Turkey. And all of that is to confirm the strength and importance of our partnership and alliance. We have a lot of work to do together. Turkey, the United States, and the entire global community certainly face a great number of challenges, but we also see opportunities. So our message coming out of the meeting today and our prior meetings is that we\'re going to deepen and strengthen our cooperation on an ongoing basis, because we believe that both Turkey and the United States have unique roles to play.','Thank you...againFyi Secretary Clinton\'s remarks at her Friday press conference with the Turkish Foreign Minister continued this Administration\'s excellent efforts to restore the credibility of the U.S. with Greece and Cyprus ? which will lead to important progress in the region. As you know, the Bush Administration consistently hid and defended actions by Turkey that were injurious to Cyprus and Greece, inconsistent with American values and principals, and also not in Turkey\'s best interests. We highlighted for the top leaders in our community that Secretary Clinton once again in front of the Turkish Foreign Minister, called for a \"bi-zonal and bi-communal federation\" for Cyprus as well as expressed the United States\' strong support for \"freedom of religion.\" With Secretary Clinton and others doing these kinds of things, America is moving to correct the biggest road block to a Cyprus settlement ? restoring American credibility with the Greek-Cypriots which was badly lost during the Bush Administration. Keep up the great work! Andy Manatos and Mike Manatos THE NATIONAL COORDINATED EFFORT OF HELLENES (CEH) 1100 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 393-7790 [fax] (202) 628-0225 E-mail: CoordinatedEffort@IVIanatos.com Remarks With Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC June 5, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Minister Davutoglu and I just had a very productive, broad-ranging, comprehensive discussion. And it is a great privilege to welcome him here to the State Department within the very first weeks of his having been appointed foreign minister. Of course, I was very honored to have gone to Turkey very early in my term as Secretary of State, and President Obama had a wonderful visit to Turkey. And all of that is to confirm the strength and importance of our partnership and alliance. We have a lot of work to do together. Turkey, the United States, and the entire global community certainly face a great number of challenges, but we also see opportunities. So our message coming out of the meeting today and our prior meetings is that we\'re going to deepen and strengthen our cooperation on an ongoing basis, because we believe that both Turkey and the United States have unique roles to play.'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'1925 - C05762464.txt','Politico FW: RE:FYI below VICTORY! thx. i\'ve been successfully, mostly, talked out of that thesis. best was holbrooke, who interrupted self to say, I hope you\'re writing this down. Ben Smith httu://www.bolitico.com/blogs/bensmith/ fax: 866 293 7155','Politico FW: RE:FYI below VICTORY! thx. i\'ve been successfully, mostly, talked out of that thesis. best was holbrooke, who interrupted self to say, \"I hope you\'re writing this down.\" Ben Smith httu://www.bolitico.com/blogs/bensmith/ fax: 866 293 7155'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'1929 - C05762476.txt','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxing to Secretary Clinton any minute if it hasn\'tWill see - he is doing the paperwork Good. What is latest re Sid Blumenthal? Fyi Becker, John Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are to all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, Thanks and best wishes, Stu 44 gone already. I believe the conversations were very important and productive, and more importantly, so do the survivors with whom you spoke. We look forward to working together this week and thereafter. Sam 45','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxing to Secretary Clinton any minute if it hasn\'tWill see - he is doing the paperwork Good. What is latest re Sid Blumenthal? Fyi Becker, John Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are to all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, Thanks and best wishes, Stu 44 gone already. I believe the conversations were very important and productive, and more importantly, so do the survivors with whom you spoke. We look forward to working together this week and thereafter. Sam 45'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'1930 - C05762480.txt','GLIFFA Gay Pride Event - Vandalism (proofed and revised)Attachments: Gay pride flyer with photos (2).pub See below in case this bics an issue. Attached is the flyer for today\'s event to be held at noon in the Dean Acheson Auditorium. Our staff observed to our dismay that during the night or early this morning, someone removed and discarded all of the flyers for this event which we had placed in elevator wells throughout the building. We consider this Anti - Gay vandalism, and though not entirely unexpected, it certainly cannot be tolerated. My staff is in the process of reprinting and distributing the announcements, which are critical to ensure the broadest possible publicity for attendance. Moreover it is very important that GLIFFA understand the Department of State supports them as fully as we do all other Affinity Groups. Moreover, we will protect their rights to assembly, free speech, and freedom from harassment. We ask that you immediate help in monitoring the elevator wells and other spaces for the next two hours to deter and discourage vandals. Please have your personnel approach anyone in the act of unauthorized poster removal, and take any other measures you deem appropriate to deal with this situation. Thank you for the advice you have already given and thanks in advance for the assistance and support you will render to address this problem. John John ivt. Robinson Director - Office of Civil Rights/ Chief Diversity Officer U.S. State Department 2201 C Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20520 202-647-9294 voice \' 202-647-4969 fax johnmrl@state.gov 48','GLIFFA Gay Pride Event - Vandalism (proofed and revised)Attachments: Gay pride flyer with photos (2).pub See below in case this bics an issue. Attached is the flyer for today\'s event to be held at noon in the Dean Acheson Auditorium. Our staff observed to our dismay that during the night or early this morning, someone removed and discarded all of the flyers for this event which we had placed in elevator wells throughout the building. We consider this Anti - Gay vandalism, and though not entirely unexpected, it certainly cannot be tolerated. My staff is in the process of reprinting and distributing the announcements, which are critical to ensure the broadest possible publicity for attendance. Moreover it is very important that GLIFFA understand the Department of State supports them as fully as we do all other Affinity Groups. Moreover, we will protect their rights to assembly, free speech, and freedom from harassment. We ask that you immediate help in monitoring the elevator wells and other spaces for the next two hours to deter and discourage vandals. Please have your personnel approach anyone in the act of unauthorized poster removal, and take any other measures you deem appropriate to deal with this situation. Thank you for the advice you have already given and thanks in advance for the assistance and support you will render to address this problem. John John ivt. Robinson Director - Office of Civil Rights/ Chief Diversity Officer U.S. State Department 2201 C Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20520 202-647-9294 voice \' 202-647-4969 fax johnmrl@state.gov 48'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'2175 - C05762866.txt','Meeting tomorrowDear Cheryl, I had a very good meeting with rest of the team. yesterday, and I am excited about the possibility of working with him and the Thank you for taking the time to meet with me tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Best, Jose W. Fernandez LATHAM & WATKINS LLP 885 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022-4834 Direct Dial: 4 Fax: +1.212.751.4864 Email: http://www.lw.com ******************************************************************************* To comply with IRS regulations, we advise you that any discussion of Federal tax issues in this e-mail was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used by you, (i) to avoid any penalties imposed under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) to promote, market or recommend to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. For more information please go to http://www.lw.com/docs/irs.pdf *******************************************************************************','Meeting tomorrowDear Cheryl, I had a very good meeting with rest of the team. yesterday, and I am excited about the possibility of working with him and the Thank you for taking the time to meet with me tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Best, Jose W. Fernandez LATHAM & WATKINS LLP 885 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022-4834 Direct Dial: 4 Fax: +1.212.751.4864 Email: http://www.lw.com ******************************************************************************* To comply with IRS regulations, we advise you that any discussion of Federal tax issues in this e-mail was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used by you, (i) to avoid any penalties imposed under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) to promote, market or recommend to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. For more information please go to http://www.lw.com/docs/irs.pdf *******************************************************************************'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'2177 - C05762868.txt','Secure faxOk. When will I call Okada? Kusa? Robinson and McGuinness? Kouchener? In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke','Secure faxOk. When will I call Okada? Kusa? Robinson and McGuinness? Kouchener? In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'2179 - C05762871.txt','Secure faxOnly Napolitano memo came thru. In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke','Secure faxOnly Napolitano memo came thru. In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'2187 - C05762881.txt','Secure faxWhen will you be ready to talk schedule? Yes line dropped Rest is coming now Only Napolitano memo came thru. In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke','Secure faxWhen will you be ready to talk schedule? Yes line dropped Rest is coming now Only Napolitano memo came thru. In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'2215 - C05762917.txt','Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?I\'m waiting for Jack\'s talking points which I have to have before the call. Can you make sure he emails them to me at this address and copies Cheryl. If he has a fax, that\'s ok to do in addition. Reached out. Yes--but it may be too late tonight so also ask about tomorrow. It\'s about the budget and the OMB are anxious to close so I need to reach him in the next 12 hours since Jack just got the final word. I haven\'t yet. Wouldn\'t have done that without your clearance but I can do so right now if you are ok? Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.','Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?I\'m waiting for Jack\'s talking points which I have to have before the call. Can you make sure he emails them to me at this address and copies Cheryl. If he has a fax, that\'s ok to do in addition. Reached out. Yes--but it may be too late tonight so also ask about tomorrow. It\'s about the budget and the OMB are anxious to close so I need to reach him in the next 12 hours since Jack just got the final word. I haven\'t yet. Wouldn\'t have done that without your clearance but I can do so right now if you are ok? Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'2216 - C05762918.txt','Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?I just got them. Will make sure he send to right place I\'m waiting for Jack\'s talking points which I have to have before the call. Can you make sure he emails them to me at this address and copies Cheryl. If he has a fax, that\'s ok to do in addition. Reached out. Yes--but it may be too late tonight so also ask about tomorrow. It\'s about the budget and the OMB are anxious to close so I need to reach him in the next 12 hours since Jack just got the final word. I haven\'t yet. Wouldn\'t have done that without your clearance but I can do so right now if you are ok? Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? Ok calling now. I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.','Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?I just got them. Will make sure he send to right place I\'m waiting for Jack\'s talking points which I have to have before the call. Can you make sure he emails them to me at this address and copies Cheryl. If he has a fax, that\'s ok to do in addition. Reached out. Yes--but it may be too late tonight so also ask about tomorrow. It\'s about the budget and the OMB are anxious to close so I need to reach him in the next 12 hours since Jack just got the final word. I haven\'t yet. Wouldn\'t have done that without your clearance but I can do so right now if you are ok? Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? Ok calling now. I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'223 - C05739820.txt','Agremeht/Ubya Agra:rent/LibyaFrom Samuelson, Heather F Sent Wednesday, January 18, 2012 3:38 PM To Mills, Ouaryl D Kennedy, Patrick F Subject FW: karernentiLibya Fyi _ Sensitive Doug, Collin: Libya has granted agrement to John Christopher Stevens (goes by Chris). His security is complete and OGE pre-cleared his financial disclosure. We will forward nomination documents to the Executive Clerk. Thank you, Sharon Sharon L. Hardy U.S. Department of State Presidential Appointments Staff (202) 647-9731 (202) 6474694 fax','Agremeht/Ubya Agra:rent/LibyaFrom Samuelson, Heather F Sent Wednesday, January 18, 2012 3:38 PM To Mills, Ouaryl D; Kennedy, Patrick F Subject FW: karernentiLibya Fyi _ Sensitive Doug, Collin: Libya has granted agrement to John Christopher Stevens (goes by Chris). His security is complete and OGE pre-cleared his financial disclosure. We will forward nomination documents to the Executive Clerk. Thank you, Sharon Sharon L. Hardy U.S. Department of State Presidential Appointments Staff (202) 647-9731 (202) 6474694 fax'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'2279 - C05763070.txt','SpeechI emailed it to you a few minutes ago. Do you want me to fax it as well? Pis let me know when you send--I\'m having fax trouble. Sure. Will send as soon as I can. Should we wait until you send me the cleaned up version? Sorry about the gaps and typos. Will clean it up. And of course we can chat whenever you\'re ready. It is markedly better. But, as I\'m reading thru it, I notice missing words and what appear to be gaps as a result of editing. Could you pls read carefully and could we talk in about 30 minutes? wita','SpeechI emailed it to you a few minutes ago. Do you want me to fax it as well? Pis let me know when you send--I\'m having fax trouble. Sure. Will send as soon as I can. Should we wait until you send me the cleaned up version? Sorry about the gaps and typos. Will clean it up. And of course we can chat whenever you\'re ready. It is markedly better. But, as I\'m reading thru it, I notice missing words and what appear to be gaps as a result of editing. Could you pls read carefully and could we talk in about 30 minutes? wita'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'2281 - C05763072.txt','SpeechFaxing to you now. I can\'t print email so pis fax. Thx. I emailed it to you a few minutes ago. Do you want me to fax it as well? Pls let me know when you send--I\'m having fax trouble. Sure. Will send as soon as I can. Should we wait until you send me the cleaned up version? Sorry about the gaps and typos. Will clean it up. And of course we can chat whenever you\'re ready. It is markedly better. But, as I\'m reading thru it, I notice missing words and what appear to be gaps as a result of editing. Could you pls read carefully and could we talk in about 30 minutes? ? 211','SpeechFaxing to you now. I can\'t print email so pis fax. Thx. I emailed it to you a few minutes ago. Do you want me to fax it as well? Pls let me know when you send--I\'m having fax trouble. Sure. Will send as soon as I can. Should we wait until you send me the cleaned up version? Sorry about the gaps and typos. Will clean it up. And of course we can chat whenever you\'re ready. It is markedly better. But, as I\'m reading thru it, I notice missing words and what appear to be gaps as a result of editing. Could you pls read carefully and could we talk in about 30 minutes? ? 211'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'2282 - C05763076.txt','fax issuesYou should have received two faxes stacked together accidentally. The one you want says 9 pm on the top left. I am sending the remaining pages (about 5-6) now. The one that says 8:15 pm is the wrong version so ignore it. ? 212','fax issuesYou should have received two faxes stacked together accidentally. The one you want says \"9 pm\" on the top left. I am sending the remaining pages (about 5-6) now. The one that says 8:15 pm is the wrong version so ignore it. ? 212'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'2327 - C05763157.txt','SpeechWill do Can you also fax one to Bill at home in NY? Do you have #? Sure. Will send as soon as I can. Should we wait until you send me the cleaned up version? Sorry about the gaps and typos. Will clean it up. And of course we can chat whenever you\'re ready. It is markedly better. But, as I\'m reading thru it, I notice missing words and what appear to be gaps as a result of editing. Could you pls read carefully and could we talk in about 30 minutes? 207','SpeechWill do Can you also fax one to Bill at home in NY? Do you have #? Sure. Will send as soon as I can. Should we wait until you send me the cleaned up version? Sorry about the gaps and typos. Will clean it up. And of course we can chat whenever you\'re ready. It is markedly better. But, as I\'m reading thru it, I notice missing words and what appear to be gaps as a result of editing. Could you pls read carefully and could we talk in about 30 minutes? 207'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'2334 - C05763175.txt','fax issuesDo you want me just to drive it over to you? I could be there in 10 minutes. My fax is broken! So Huma is coming to print for me. I\'m trying to conference you and Jake to discuss. Thx. You should have received two faxes stacked together accidentally. The one you want says 9 pm on the top left. I am sending the remaining pages (about 5-6) now. The one that says 8:15 pm is the wrong version so ignore it. 111','fax issuesDo you want me just to drive it over to you? I could be there in 10 minutes. My fax is broken! So Huma is coming to print for me. I\'m trying to conference you and Jake to discuss. Thx. You should have received two faxes stacked together accidentally. The one you want says \"9 pm\" on the top left. I am sending the remaining pages (about 5-6) now. The one that says 8:15 pm is the wrong version so ignore it. 111'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'2365 - C05763346.txt','Well doneCongratulations to you and to President Clinton. The right thing to do and extremely well done. Have spoken with columnists and editorial writers galore to support effort and the hard work ahead. Might be useful sometime to compare Madeleine and my experience with KJI and Kang to surface what has changed. Positive that Kang was in room. Travel safely in Africa. Your trip is important since that continent will loom large into the future. Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005 Tel: 202-842-7222 Fax: 202-370-3599 * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry','Well doneCongratulations to you and to President Clinton. The right thing to do and extremely well done. Have spoken with columnists and editorial writers galore to support effort and the hard work ahead. Might be useful sometime to compare Madeleine and my experience with KJI and Kang to surface what has changed. Positive that Kang was in room. Travel safely in Africa. Your trip is important since that continent will loom large into the future. Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005 Tel: 202-842-7222 Fax: 202-370-3599 * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'2511 - C05763915.txt','Revised paper coming in to fax now.302','Revised paper coming in to fax now.302'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'2518 - C05763933.txt','SuperbMadame Secretary- A first rate job on Meet the Press. Your experience, your skill, your competency and humor all on strong display. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washin ton DC 20005 Tel: Fax * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry B6','SuperbMadame Secretary- A first rate job on Meet the Press. Your experience, your skill, your competency and humor all on strong display. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washin ton DC 20005 Tel: Fax * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry B6'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'2557 - C05764016.txt','Feedback?I\'ve not heard the audio, but I have no doubt it went well. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov It was taping in chicago today so it won\'t be airing same day. I thought you were excellent, and had great chemistry with lisa. I know pir heard the audio. Not sure that melanne has yet. \'verveerms@state.gov\' <verveerms@state.gov> Huma Abedin Any from the taping yesterday or today\'s showing? 11','Feedback?I\'ve not heard the audio, but I have no doubt it went well. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov It was taping in chicago today so it won\'t be airing same day. I thought you were excellent, and had great chemistry with lisa. I know pir heard the audio. Not sure that melanne has yet. \'verveerms@state.gov\' <verveerms@state.gov>; Huma Abedin Any from the taping yesterday or today\'s showing? 11'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'2558 - C05764020.txt','POGO allegations - documents POGO allegationsAttachments: Attachment 6.pdf Attachments 1-5.pdf Sec Clinton Letter 09-01-09.pdf Oscar pls print this letter for hrc Its very imp Cheryl is discussing with hrc. Are you aware of these documents? CNN apparently has them as well and will ask the briefing. We need to say something strong besides default mode there\'s an ongoing investigation and I can\'t comment. Julie: Eric has them, but here\'s a backdoor set for you. You got these from DS.... Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General - U.S. Department of State (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) 12 DS ? Spokesman Ian Kelly, who is briefing today, would like to see the materials, please. Can you provide them to him? JMR ALL: Eric Boswell that the 3-part package that I mentioned to Robert this AM. It has 1) The 10-page POGO letter to Secy Clinton 2) 5 witness statements 3) 12 images Please let me know if PA needs these from us. Just now, the IG would prefer you request these items from Eric B. Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General U.S. Department of State 2121 Virginia Ave. NW (SA-3) Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) burgesst@state.gov Mailing address: 2201 C Street, N.W. Suite 8100, SA-3 Washington, D.C. 20522-0308 13','POGO allegations - documents POGO allegationsAttachments: Attachment 6.pdf; Attachments 1-5.pdf; Sec Clinton Letter 09-01-09.pdf Oscar pls print this letter for hrc Its very imp Cheryl is discussing with hrc. Are you aware of these documents? CNN apparently has them as well and will ask the briefing. We need to say something strong besides default mode \"there\'s an ongoing investigation and I can\'t comment.\" Julie: Eric has them, but here\'s a backdoor set for you. You got these from DS.... Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General - U.S. Department of State (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) 12 DS ? Spokesman Ian Kelly, who is briefing today, would like to see the materials, please. Can you provide them to him? JMR ALL: Eric Boswell that the 3-part package that I mentioned to Robert this AM. It has 1) The 10-page POGO letter to Secy Clinton 2) 5 witness statements 3) 12 images Please let me know if PA needs these from us. Just now, the IG would prefer you request these items from Eric B. Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General U.S. Department of State 2121 Virginia Ave. NW (SA-3) Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) burgesst@state.gov Mailing address: 2201 C Street, N.W. Suite 8100, SA-3 Washington, D.C. 20522-0308 13'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'2614 - C05764123.txt','Re:He can talk now. We can send secure fax now. And then connect call. Let\'s get call set and then right before it we can do fax. Also fyi, we heard eikenberry is going on sunday shows. Holbrooke sent a memo as well that we can send over a secure fax if you\'d like. Just need to know what time works for you to receive the fax. Haven\'t gotten confirmation yet on call. Can they do it at 10?','Re:He can talk now. We can send secure fax now. And then connect call. Let\'s get call set and then right before it we can do fax. Also fyi, we heard eikenberry is going on sunday shows. Holbrooke sent a memo as well that we can send over a secure fax if you\'d like. Just need to know what time works for you to receive the fax. Haven\'t gotten confirmation yet on call. Can they do it at 10?'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'2628 - C05764142.txt','Draft for tomorrowAm about to fax %roll the latest draft. There is still some litigating going on over Iran language, but hopefully we can resolve it by later tonight. In any case, it\'s pretty far along. I\'ll try to do one more polish through it. Just be advised that I n lay need to give you a clean draft overnight or early in the morning. Thx. 66','Draft for tomorrowAm about to fax %roll the latest draft. There is still some litigating going on over Iran language, but hopefully we can resolve it by later tonight. In any case, it\'s pretty far along. I\'ll try to do one more polish through it. Just be advised that I n lay need to give you a clean draft overnight or early in the morning. Thx. 66'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'2649 - C05764183.txt','thanks........ for terrific talk and discussion. Your robust statement on missile defense was the best so far. As for your robust push-back on the premise of my healthcare question, I didn\'t mean to imply that the Clinton administration\'s foreign policy agenda suffered back then?rather, that there\'s jeopardy to the Obama administration\'s foreign policy if the current debate/fight turns out badly. But you mooted the whole thing by reassuring us that all will turn out okay. Anyway, I\'ve taken an aspirin ? and thank you profoundly for a great event, and, of course, for the gracious personal touches. S. STROBE TALBOTT Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, DC 20036 Tel: Fax: 202.797.2461','thanks........ for terrific talk and discussion. Your robust statement on missile defense was the best so far. As for your robust push-back on the premise of my healthcare question, I didn\'t mean to imply that the Clinton administration\'s foreign policy agenda suffered back then?rather, that there\'s jeopardy to the Obama administration\'s foreign policy if the current debate/fight turns out badly. But you mooted the whole thing by reassuring us that all will turn out okay. Anyway, I\'ve taken an aspirin ? and thank you profoundly for a great event, and, of course, for the gracious personal touches. S. STROBE TALBOTT Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, DC 20036 Tel: Fax: 202.797.2461'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'2752 - C05764405.txt','Nujood UpdateGlamour has provided an excellent update and the good news is that Nujood is in private school and attending regularly. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerM5@state.gov Dear Melanne, We\'ve been in contact with Salam Alshehri, the project coordinator of the newly launched Entelak school program Glamour helped create for young girls through Sana\'a\'s Girls World Communication Center. She reports that they are in contact with Nujood who is in fact in third grade at a private school. While Nujood isn\'t in the demographic for the Entelak Project since she\'s still young enough for public (free) education, she is the role model for the targeted girls. And since Nujood is the spirit of the Project, Salam and her colleagues are thinking of ways to include her in the activities and trainings as much as possible. We\'ve also spoken to Delphine Minoui, the French reporter who first covered Nujood\'s case and has since co-written Nujood\'s autobiography. Delphine has taken on the funding of Nujood\'s private schooling and confirms that Nujood is in fact still attending school. CNN got it wrong apparently,, 54','Nujood UpdateGlamour has provided an excellent update and the good news is that Nujood is in private school and attending regularly. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerM5@state.gov Dear Melanne, We\'ve been in contact with Salam Alshehri, the project coordinator of the newly launched Entelak school program Glamour helped create for young girls through Sana\'a\'s Girls World Communication Center. She reports that they are in contact with Nujood who is in fact in third grade at a private school. While Nujood isn\'t in the demographic for the Entelak Project since she\'s still young enough for public (free) education, she is the role model for the targeted girls. And since Nujood is the spirit of the Project, Salam and her colleagues are thinking of ways to include her in the activities and trainings as much as possible. We\'ve also spoken to Delphine Minoui, the French reporter who first covered Nujood\'s case and has since co-written Nujood\'s autobiography. Delphine has taken on the funding of Nujood\'s private schooling and confirms that Nujood is in fact still attending school. CNN got it wrong apparently,\", 54');
INSERT INTO `mv_tfidf` VALUES (3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'2754 - C05764407.txt','Nujood UpdateYes it is at variance, perhaps not surprising. However, post is also involved so we will be getting another assessment. That\'s good news but at variance w what the press reported. Glamour has provided an excellent update and the good news is that Nujood is in private school and attending regularly. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov <mailto:VerveerMS@state.gov>','Nujood UpdateYes it is at variance, perhaps not surprising. However, post is also involved so we will be getting another assessment. That\'s good news but at variance w what the press reported. Glamour has provided an excellent update and the good news is that Nujood is in private school and attending regularly. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov <mailto:VerveerMS@state.gov>'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'2763 - C05764431.txt','just read atter a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflects just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflectsreflects your amazing strength of\'Purpose...keep on Sis and love My fax is broken, so I didn\'t get any clips. I hope to get it fixed today and hope to receive all that I missed. your amazing strength ofPurpose...keep on Sis and love I think it was in your clips over the weekend but I will send it to your right now Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love Could you be sure I get this article? reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love I can imagine how intense this week was as you and the entire Spence clan gave Big Roy the best ever sendoff. Does your title refer to the ad or something else? your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you received this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of the error via email to disclaimerinquiries@ideacity.com and please delete the email from your system, retaining no copies in any media. We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008','just read atter a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflects just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflectsreflects your amazing strength of\'Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love My fax is broken, so I didn\'t get any clips. I hope to get it fixed today and hope to receive all that I missed. your amazing strength of\"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love I think it was in your clips over the weekend but I will send it to your right now Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love Could you be sure I get this article? reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love I can imagine how intense this week was as you and the entire Spence clan gave Big Roy the best ever sendoff. Does your title refer to the ad or something else? your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you received this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of the error via email to disclaimerinquiries@ideacity.com and please delete the email from your system, retaining no copies in any media. We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'2768 - C05764444.txt','HamptonsAlso, if we move the female heads of state lunch to a dinner, we lose almost all of the heads of state and several fms. Do u want to keep as a lunch? Or move to a dinner and make it women foreign ministers? Oscar says fax machine is down but he has clips for today and weekend he should have printed.','HamptonsAlso, if we move the female heads of state lunch to a dinner, we lose almost all of the heads of state and several fms. Do u want to keep as a lunch? Or move to a dinner and make it women foreign ministers? Oscar says fax machine is down but he has clips for today and weekend he should have printed.'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'2843 - C05764560.txt','PakistanFyi Cheryl: Had a good meeting with Holbrooke and team today. He was very nice and wanted me to let the Secretary know he was cooperating well with me. (thanks for that!) We are focused on the S trip and equally focused on a credible plan that can be explained on the Hill and will be sustainable. I am on board to lead an energy policy dialogue in Pakistan on 10-20/21 but we will have a package ready for S much sooner of course. Best, David David L. Goldwyn Coordinator for International Energy Affairs S/CIEA Room 4880, U.S. Department of State 2201 C St., NW Washington, DC 20520 Phone: (202) 647-8543 Fax: (202) 647-7453','PakistanFyi Cheryl: Had a good meeting with Holbrooke and team today. He was very nice and wanted me to let the Secretary know he was cooperating well with me. (thanks for that!) We are focused on the S trip and equally focused on a credible plan that can be explained on the Hill and will be sustainable. I am on board to lead an energy policy dialogue in Pakistan on 10-20/21 but we will have a package ready for S much sooner of course. Best, David David L. Goldwyn Coordinator for International Energy Affairs S/CIEA Room 4880, U.S. Department of State 2201 C St., NW Washington, DC 20520 Phone: (202) 647-8543 Fax: (202) 647-7453'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'2881 - C05764631.txt','SwaneeMelanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov What\'s her number so I can call? We were judging the candidates for the Swanee Hunt Award which goes annually to a FSO and a FSN judged superior for integrating women\'s issues into their work. T hey are nominated by ambassadors at posts or AS\'s here. ide a second monetary award so we I called her because we had a tie for the FSO\'s and I wanted t wouldn\'t have to divide the $5k. She agreed and then told me State will fly in the awardees and the Secry usually gives out the award. Swanee is hoping that she\'ll be able to come and be there for the brief ceremony. I thought you\'d want to know. 115','SwaneeMelanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov What\'s her number so I can call? We were judging the candidates for the Swanee Hunt Award which goes annually to a FSO and a FSN judged superior for integrating women\'s issues into their work. T hey are nominated by ambassadors at posts or AS\'s here. ide a second monetary award so we I called her because we had a tie for the FSO\'s and I wanted t wouldn\'t have to divide the $5k. She agreed and then told me State will fly in the awardees and the Secry usually gives out the award. Swanee is hoping that she\'ll be able to come and be there for the brief ceremony. I thought you\'d want to know. 115'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'2903 - C05764666.txt','CGI Speech First DraftAttachments: CGI Draft 1 LM MR 9.20.09 930 pm.doc ATT00001.txt This is a very rough first cut at the CGI speech, mostly to give you an idea of structure, themes, and some of the substance. It has a long way to go. We are still waiting for feedback and for input from various people, including Jack. We will have a much improved draft by Monday night. I\'m not sure if you are in Washington or NY, but will fax this to Whitehaven in case you are there. Thanks.','CGI Speech First DraftAttachments: CGI Draft 1 LM MR 9.20.09 930 pm.doc; ATT00001.txt This is a very rough first cut at the CGI speech, mostly to give you an idea of structure, themes, and some of the substance. It has a long way to go. We are still waiting for feedback and for input from various people, including Jack. We will have a much improved draft by Monday night. I\'m not sure if you are in Washington or NY, but will fax this to Whitehaven in case you are there. Thanks.'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'2908 - C05764671.txt','CGI Speech First DraftFaxing to you there. Keep in mind that it is rough and has placeholders and some notional sections in brackets. Thx. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 20, 2009, at 10:18 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > I\'m in NY. Thx. > This is a very rough first cut at the CGI speech, mostly to give you > an idea of structure, themes, and some of the substance. It has a long > way to go. We are still waiting for feedback and for input from > various people, including Jack. > We will have a much improved draft by Monday night. > I\'m not sure if you are in. Washington or NY, but will fax this to > Whitehaven in case you are there. Thanks.','CGI Speech First DraftFaxing to you there. Keep in mind that it is rough and has placeholders and some notional sections in brackets. Thx. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 20, 2009, at 10:18 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > I\'m in NY. Thx. > This is a very rough first cut at the CGI speech, mostly to give you > an idea of structure, themes, and some of the substance. It has a long > way to go. We are still waiting for feedback and for input from > various people, including Jack. > We will have a much improved draft by Monday night. > I\'m not sure if you are in. Washington or NY, but will fax this to > Whitehaven in case you are there. Thanks.'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'2938 - C05764732.txt','Age Discrimination Suit - UpdateB6 Fyi Fyi, from our Asst Legal Adviser for Employment Law. Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Harold -','Age Discrimination Suit - UpdateB6 Fyi Fyi, from our Asst Legal Adviser for Employment Law. Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Harold -'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'2969 - C05764790.txt','Noori AliYes, I read the story yesterday and have been in touch with Glamour and our post. I think her family needs to be compensated in some way because they raise feeding her and transportation as expenses they can\'t meet in order to send her to school. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Do you recall Noon\' Ali(?), the ten year old Yemeni girl who got herself divorced? I met her at the Glamour awards last year. There was a CNN story last few days about how unhappy she is, still living at home, not attending school and quite angry that her life is not better. Is there any way we can help her? Could we get her to the US for counselling and education? 295','Noori AliYes, I read the story yesterday and have been in touch with Glamour and our post. I think her family needs to be compensated in some way because they raise feeding her and transportation as expenses they can\'t meet in order to send her to school. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Do you recall Noon\' Ali(?), the ten year old Yemeni girl who got herself divorced? I met her at the Glamour awards last year. There was a CNN story last few days about how unhappy she is, still living at home, not attending school and quite angry that her life is not better. Is there any way we can help her? Could we get her to the US for counselling and education? 295'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'303 - C05758408.txt','StuffThx. I have them all. These are the documents you should have. 1) HFAC remarks by courier 2) Mitchell Report by courier 3) Verma Q and A by fax 4) Cabinet statement by fax','StuffThx. I have them all. These are the documents you should have. 1) HFAC remarks by courier 2) Mitchell Report by courier 3) Verma Q and A by fax 4) Cabinet statement by fax'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'3030 - C05764904.txt','Noori Ali Noori AllOk I hope there\'s something we can do. Let\'s discuss soon. Yes, I read the story yesterday and have been in touch with Glamour and our post. I think her family needs to be compensated in some way because they raise feeding her and transportation as expenses they can\'t meet in order to send her to school. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Do you recall Noori Ali(?), the ten year old Yemeni girl who got herself divorced? I met her at the Glamour awards last year. There was a CNN story last few days about how unhappy she is, still living at home, not attending school and quite angry that her life is not better. Is there any way we can help her? Could we get her to the US for counselling and education? 322','Noori Ali Noori AllOk I hope there\'s something we can do. Let\'s discuss soon. Yes, I read the story yesterday and have been in touch with Glamour and our post. I think her family needs to be compensated in some way because they raise feeding her and transportation as expenses they can\'t meet in order to send her to school. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Do you recall Noori Ali(?), the ten year old Yemeni girl who got herself divorced? I met her at the Glamour awards last year. There was a CNN story last few days about how unhappy she is, still living at home, not attending school and quite angry that her life is not better. Is there any way we can help her? Could we get her to the US for counselling and education? 322'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'3067 - C05764963.txt','Women\'s eventsI\'ve had wonderfully constructive conversations with him and we\'ve got, what we both think is a terrific plan, but he really needs to present it to you. Once we have your feedback, we can move on all of this. It\'s all very exciting and he\'s the best. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Doug--I\'d like to discuss when you are here for Capricia\'s swearing in. I\'m copying Lona and Melanne so they can schedule. All the best, H Hi! Hope you all are getting some R&R as the summer wanes. Your Africa trip has generated a lot of visibility and momentum on women\'s issues. I wanted to follow up on an idea we discussed, when we met a few months ago, for raising the profile of women\'s issues and creating a unique platform for you in the U.S. You may recall that Melanne and I were developing ideas for holding events to connect people working on women\'s issues around the world, and to raise the visibility of the issues in the US.','Women\'s eventsI\'ve had wonderfully constructive conversations with him and we\'ve got, what we both think is a terrific plan, but he really needs to present it to you. Once we have your feedback, we can move on all of this. It\'s all very exciting and he\'s the best. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Doug--I\'d like to discuss when you are here for Capricia\'s swearing in. I\'m copying Lona and Melanne so they can schedule. All the best, H Hi! Hope you all are getting some R&R as the summer wanes. Your Africa trip has generated a lot of visibility and momentum on women\'s issues. I wanted to follow up on an idea we discussed, when we met a few months ago, for raising the profile of women\'s issues and creating a unique platform for you in the U.S. You may recall that Melanne and I were developing ideas for holding events to connect people working on women\'s issues around the world, and to raise the visibility of the issues in the US.'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'3068 - C05764964.txt','Women\'s eventsI have been trying, but the first feedback I got was maybe he should meet with Cheryl, et al. Frankly, he is following up on his last conversation with you so we should just all get together with you. I will get with Lona today. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov PIs work out a time for us to meet w him. I\'ve had wonderfully constructive conversations with him and we\'ve got, what we both think is a terrific plan, but he really needs to present it to you. Once we have your feedback, we can move on all of this. It\'s all very exciting and he\'s the best. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Doug--I\'d like to discuss when you are here for Capricia\'s swearing in. I\'m copying Lona and Melanne so they can schedule. All the best, H Hil Hope you all are getting some R&R as the summer wanes. Your Africa trip has generated a lot of visibility and momentum on women\'s issues. I wanted to follow up on an idea we discussed, when we met a few months ago, for raising the profile of women\'s issues and creating a unique platform for you in the U.S. You may recall that Melanne and I were developing ideas for holding events to connect people working on women\'s issues around the world, and to raise the visibility of the issues in the US. Whitney Williams has joined us to flesh out a vision for a series of conferences that would bring together policymakers and experts from the field with women you have met around the world - and people at the grassroots level in this country. Each conference would be followed by a special event featuring musical, cultural and culinary celebrities (yep, celebrity chefs) from the U.S. and other countries to generate visibility online and in the entertainment media, which would reach a lot more people than the policy conference alone. These events would create connections among people who often work in isolation, and generate ideas for improving policies and practices. They\'d also inspire and engage a whole new generation to get involved in global women\'s issues. This approach ? bringing together policy, grassroots and entertainment aspects ? isn\'t being done by anyone else in the development space. It would be a great way to raise the visibility of the issues, and your work on them, here at home. We could put on several over the next year, with one on the 15th Anniversary of your UN speech in Beijing.','Women\'s eventsI have been trying, but the first feedback I got was maybe he should meet with Cheryl, et al. Frankly, he is following up on his last conversation with you so we should just all get together with you. I will get with Lona today. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov PIs work out a time for us to meet w him. I\'ve had wonderfully constructive conversations with him and we\'ve got, what we both think is a terrific plan, but he really needs to present it to you. Once we have your feedback, we can move on all of this. It\'s all very exciting and he\'s the best. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Doug--I\'d like to discuss when you are here for Capricia\'s swearing in. I\'m copying Lona and Melanne so they can schedule. All the best, H Hil Hope you all are getting some R&R as the summer wanes. Your Africa trip has generated a lot of visibility and momentum on women\'s issues. I wanted to follow up on an idea we discussed, when we met a few months ago, for raising the profile of women\'s issues and creating a unique platform for you in the U.S. You may recall that Melanne and I were developing ideas for holding events to connect people working on women\'s issues around the world, and to raise the visibility of the issues in the US. Whitney Williams has joined us to flesh out a vision for a series of conferences that would bring together policymakers and experts from the field with women you have met around the world - and people at the grassroots level in this country. Each conference would be followed by a special event featuring musical, cultural and culinary celebrities (yep, celebrity chefs) from the U.S. and other countries to generate visibility online and in the entertainment media, which would reach a lot more people than the policy conference alone. These events would create connections among people who often work in isolation, and generate ideas for improving policies and practices. They\'d also inspire and engage a whole new generation to get involved in global women\'s issues. This approach ? bringing together policy, grassroots and entertainment aspects ? isn\'t being done by anyone else in the development space. It would be a great way to raise the visibility of the issues, and your work on them, here at home. We could put on several over the next year, with one on the 15th Anniversary of your UN speech in Beijing.'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'3110 - C05765033.txt','FW:This is from from Egypt FYI ? what they are saying. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov From:','FW:This is from from Egypt FYI ? what they are saying. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov From:'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'3113 - C05765036.txt','RE: Re:ok Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Pls share w Esther and Steinberg.','RE: Re:ok Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Pls share w Esther and Steinberg.'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'3246 - C05765695.txt','FyiRichards office sending a secure fax tomorrow morning at 8:30am.','FyiRichards office sending a secure fax tomorrow morning at 8:30am.'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'3372 - C05765911.txt','Frm SecState Trip to Middle East CR Trip to Middle EastJoe - Just wanted to give you a heads-up that former Secretary Rice will be traveling to the UAE and Saudi Arabia December 11-14. This is purely a business trip, as you can expect she may conduct courtesy calls with government officials. The desk and Posts have been notified as a courtesy. I have direct contact with the RSOs as a contingency. Security and Transportation, at their insistence, are being provided by the host countries. Hope all is well. Best, Colby Colby J. Cooper Email: Phone: Fax: (251) 928-0271 Cell:','Frm SecState Trip to Middle East CR Trip to Middle EastJoe - Just wanted to give you a heads-up that former Secretary Rice will be traveling to the UAE and Saudi Arabia December 11-14. This is purely a business trip, as you can expect she may conduct courtesy calls with government officials. The desk and Posts have been notified as a courtesy. I have direct contact with the RSOs as a contingency. Security and Transportation, at their insistence, are being provided by the host countries. Hope all is well. Best, Colby Colby J. Cooper Email: Phone: Fax: (251) 928-0271 Cell:'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'3385 - C05765936.txt','Fwd: Left at the Gate - blogOk Pls call and ask what he wants and put on my call list. B6 Hi Mrs. Secretary, I am chairman of AEG. I need your advice on a few matters. Is there a time that would be convenient for me to call or visit you? I shall be in DC Thursday evening through Monday. Please let me know if anything works. Thanks. Richard Mays Mays, Byrd & Associates, P.A. 415 Main Street Little Rock, AR 72201 501-372-6303 fax - 501-399-9280 toll free 1-800-227-1529','Fwd: Left at the Gate - blogOk Pls call and ask what he wants and put on my call list. B6 Hi Mrs. Secretary, I am chairman of AEG. I need your advice on a few matters. Is there a time that would be convenient for me to call or visit you? I shall be in DC Thursday evening through Monday. Please let me know if anything works. Thanks. Richard Mays Mays, Byrd & Associates, P.A. 415 Main Street Little Rock, AR 72201 501-372-6303 fax - 501-399-9280 toll free 1-800-227-1529'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'3464 - C05766076.txt','GuineaJake?here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaJake?here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'3467 - C05766079.txt','GuineaWill happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need Ito contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaWill happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need Ito contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'3468 - C05766081.txt','GuineaHarold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaHarold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'3505 - C05766143.txt','Calls confirmedWe have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedWe have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'3622 - C05766379.txt','Arlen Specter called S officeI talked to Sen Specter, and confirmed that we have approached Syrians (along with others) to ask their help on hikers. He was appreciative. Bill ? the Secretary asked if you would be willing to call Specter back on her behalf....sorry to drag you into this. Jim Steinberg tells me we have also just sent (or will send) a dip note to Syria and others in the region on this same subject. Rich All: For your review, I\'ve attached Sen. Specter\'s letter to S about this issue. We just received this fax. Thanks, Dan - 7- Sir,','Arlen Specter called S officeI talked to Sen Specter, and confirmed that we have approached Syrians (along with others) to ask their help on hikers. He was appreciative. Bill ? the Secretary asked if you would be willing to call Specter back on her behalf....sorry to drag you into this. Jim Steinberg tells me we have also just sent (or will send) a dip note to Syria and others in the region on this same subject. Rich All: For your review, I\'ve attached Sen. Specter\'s letter to S about this issue. We just received this fax. Thanks, Dan - 7- Sir,'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'3658 - C05766493.txt','Wanted you to seeAttachments: Haiti Pledge.docx fyi I hope you\'re doing well and surviving. I wanted you and Secretary Clinton to know what Claudio and Amarilis Osorio are doing on behalf of Haiti reconstruction (attached). Hope you\'re well. Jonathan Mantz Managing Director BGR Government Affairs, LLC BGR I.Kkx\' The Homer Building, Eleventh Floor South 601 Thirteenth Street NW Washinp-ton DC 20005 Fax: 202-833-9392 www.bgrdc.com','Wanted you to seeAttachments: Haiti Pledge.docx fyi I hope you\'re doing well and surviving. I wanted you and Secretary Clinton to know what Claudio and Amarilis Osorio are doing on behalf of Haiti reconstruction (attached). Hope you\'re well. Jonathan Mantz Managing Director BGR Government Affairs, LLC BGR I.Kkx\' The Homer Building, Eleventh Floor South 601 Thirteenth Street NW Washinp-ton DC 20005 Fax: 202-833-9392 www.bgrdc.com'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'3676 - C05766531.txt','S Photo w/ 4 Afghan Civil Society Women FW: RE: Fw: Re:The secretary had her picture taken with the 4 women right before her press conference. She met them as she walked to the site, and then invited them to walk with her to the press conference. The four Afghan women sat together during the conference and the Secretary asked them to rise so she could acknowledge and applaud their courageous work promoting women\'s rights in Afghanistan. We will send some photos around. Cheers, P ************************************** Philip Breeden Press Counselor, US Embassy London Tel: 44-(0) 20-7894-0672 Fax: 4440) 20-7491-2485 Cell: B6 Email: breedenpx@state.gov ***************************************** Thanks, please let us know if this works! Caroline and Ashley: Saba Ghori (from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan) can be reached at She is in London and in contact with the 4 Afghan Civil Society Women representatives observing today\'s conference, and understands here is a possibility of a photo/pull aside for the Afghan women with the Secretary. Of the Afghan women, three are at the media center, and one is at the civil society conference. Saba doesn\'t have a way to access the media canter/Lancaster House. If the Secretary can do this photo opp/pull aside, someone would need to meet and escort the women. Two of the women have local cell numbers: Hope you can help to coordinate with Saba and 4 Afghan women. Thanks, Anjana Saba and Modi, I have included the Secretary\'s press team Ashley Yehl and Caroline Adler on this chain. They are best placed to coordinate with Huma and Philippe on this. Sarah Jane-Mayhew, our official photographer, will be at the media center at about 1530. Please note that Embassy blackberries are very slow. (I have this message on m desk toe but it has not yet reached my bb) If Phil needs to take quick action on this please send him a text message at Best, Matt Matt, This is the email chain regarding the a possibly opportunity for the 4 Afghan women civil society representatives to meet with the Secretary and take a photo. Three of the 4 are in the media center and Saba who has been travelling with them isPhil suggested she contact Huma. If you have other thoughts on who Saba can contact let me know and I\'ll pass that info along. Saba is from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan for the U.S. Ambassador-at- Large for Global Women\'s Issues, Ambassador Melanne Verveer. Thanks, Anjana Saba, Our press office says your best bet would be to work with Huma to see if this is possible. The logistics are a challenge. Huma\'s number is Modi, Anjana J Fyi I haven\'t been able to get in. I emailed huma and she hasn\'t responded. The conference is going on right now. If the women could even meet with the Secretary for a few minutes, that would be great! Can you ask huma? I have the nos of the women who are in the conf Yes, huma told me about last night What time is the conf? Are you in? I asked her Apparently, the women gave their recommendations to S and SRAP at a reception hosted by the prince of whales last night. They urged the two not to forget @ them The conference is today (thurs). I asked mary beth googman in SRAP if I cd go and was told it was very difficult S will take a photo with the women? Do you have access to a phone? I\'m talking about the conference at which the women will be observers. Isn\'t that tomw? I want to but I\'m not accredited. I think I asked you @ this in the other email. Who could we ask to get me in? You have to get there super early, and its already 7 am here! Please advise','S Photo w/ 4 Afghan Civil Society Women FW: RE: Fw: Re:The secretary had her picture taken with the 4 women right before her press conference. She met them as she walked to the site, and then invited them to walk with her to the press conference. The four Afghan women sat together during the conference and the Secretary asked them to rise so she could acknowledge and applaud their courageous work promoting women\'s rights in Afghanistan. We will send some photos around. Cheers, P ************************************** Philip Breeden Press Counselor, US Embassy London Tel: 44-(0) 20-7894-0672 Fax: 4440) 20-7491-2485 Cell: B6 Email: breedenpx@state.gov ***************************************** Thanks, please let us know if this works! Caroline and Ashley: Saba Ghori (from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan) can be reached at She is in London and in contact with the 4 Afghan Civil Society Women representatives observing today\'s conference, and understands here is a possibility of a photo/pull aside for the Afghan women with the Secretary. Of the Afghan women, three are at the media center, and one is at the civil society conference. Saba doesn\'t have a way to access the media canter/Lancaster House. If the Secretary can do this photo opp/pull aside, someone would need to meet and escort the women. Two of the women have local cell numbers: Hope you can help to coordinate with Saba and 4 Afghan women. Thanks, Anjana Saba and Modi, I have included the Secretary\'s press team Ashley Yehl and Caroline Adler on this chain. They are best placed to coordinate with Huma and Philippe on this. Sarah Jane-Mayhew, our official photographer, will be at the media center at about 1530. Please note that Embassy blackberries are very slow. (I have this message on m desk toe but it has not yet reached my bb) If Phil needs to take quick action on this please send him a text message at Best, Matt Matt, This is the email chain regarding the a possibly opportunity for the 4 Afghan women civil society representatives to meet with the Secretary and take a photo. Three of the 4 are in the media center and Saba who has been travelling with them isPhil suggested she contact Huma. If you have other thoughts on who Saba can contact let me know and I\'ll pass that info along. Saba is from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan for the U.S. Ambassador-at- Large for Global Women\'s Issues, Ambassador Melanne Verveer. Thanks, Anjana Saba, Our press office says your best bet would be to work with Huma to see if this is possible. The logistics are a challenge. Huma\'s number is Modi, Anjana J Fyi I haven\'t been able to get in. I emailed huma and she hasn\'t responded. The conference is going on right now. If the women could even meet with the Secretary for a few minutes, that would be great! Can you ask huma? I have the nos of the women who are in the conf Yes, huma told me about last night What time is the conf? Are you in? I asked her Apparently, the women gave their recommendations to S and SRAP at a reception hosted by the prince of whales last night. They urged the two not to forget @ them The conference is today (thurs). I asked mary beth googman in SRAP if I cd go and was told it was very difficult S will take a photo with the women? Do you have access to a phone? I\'m talking about the conference at which the women will be observers. Isn\'t that tomw? I want to but I\'m not accredited. I think I asked you @ this in the other email. Who could we ask to get me in? You have to get there super early, and its already 7 am here! Please advise'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'3743 - C05766658.txt','Secure faxOk. When will I call Okada? Kusa? Robinson and McGuinness? Kouchener? In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke','Secure faxOk. When will I call Okada? Kusa? Robinson and McGuinness? Kouchener? In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'3744 - C05766659.txt','Secure faxOnly Napolitano memo came thru. In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke','Secure faxOnly Napolitano memo came thru. In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke'),(3.547379891833837,3.547379891833837,2500,'Fax',72,1,'3753 - C05766672.txt','Secure faxB6 Because of time difference, reaching all the embassies is challenging but I can type up something quickly and send somethig latter this afternoon so long as you know its all completely tentative. lm doing a call in a few minutes with and then have a call with phil Gordon to review EUR priorities cause we will be in Europe in less than a month, and it turns out that merkel is less flexible with dates than we thought. When will you be ready to talk schedule? Yes line dropped Rest is coming now Only Napolitano memo came thru. In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano','Secure faxB6 Because of time difference, reaching all the embassies is challenging but I can type up something quickly and send somethig latter this afternoon so long as you know its all completely tentative. lm doing a call in a few minutes with and then have a call with phil Gordon to review EUR priorities cause we will be in Europe in less than a month, and it turns out that merkel is less flexible with dates than we thought. When will you be ready to talk schedule? Yes line dropped Rest is coming now Only Napolitano memo came thru. In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Faxi',5,1,'2191 - C05762887.txt','can you hang up the fax line, they will call again and try faxI thought it was supposed to be off hook to work?','can you hang up the fax line, they will call again and try faxI thought it was supposed to be off hook to work?'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Faxi',5,1,'2192 - C05762888.txt','can you hang up the fax line, they will call again and try faxI did. Yes but hang up one more time. So they can reestablish the line. I thought it was supposed to be off hook to work?','can you hang up the fax line, they will call again and try faxI did. Yes but hang up one more time. So they can reestablish the line. I thought it was supposed to be off hook to work?'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Faxi',5,1,'2194 - C05762891.txt','can you hang up the fax line, they will call again and try faxI\'ve done it twice now. Just pick up phone and hang it up. And leave it hung up. I did. Yes but hang up one more time. So they can reestablish the line. I thought it was supposed to be off hook to work?','can you hang up the fax line, they will call again and try faxI\'ve done it twice now. Just pick up phone and hang it up. And leave it hung up. I did. Yes but hang up one more time. So they can reestablish the line. I thought it was supposed to be off hook to work?'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Faxi',5,1,'3749 - C05766667.txt','can you hang up the fax line, they will call again and try faxI thought it was supposed to be off hook to work?','can you hang up the fax line, they will call again and try faxI thought it was supposed to be off hook to work?'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Faxi',5,1,'3750 - C05766668.txt','can you hang up the fax line, they will call again and try faxI did. Yes but hang up one more time. So they can reestablish the line. I thought it was supposed to be off hook to work?','can you hang up the fax line, they will call again and try faxI did. Yes but hang up one more time. So they can reestablish the line. I thought it was supposed to be off hook to work?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Fear_mongering',1,1,'1726 - C05761775.txt','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding] they just don\'t want to support it on this bill, Pelosi said Thursday, So we have to do that with all Democratic votes. She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a national security initiative because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists, she said. It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate. House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days, said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. \"I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding]; they just don\'t want to support it on this bill,\" Pelosi said Thursday, \"So we have to do that with all Democratic votes.\" She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a \"national security initiative\" because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. \"I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists,\" she said. \"It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate.\" House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. \"We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days,\" said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6'),(12.875503299472802,6.437751649736401,2500,'Federalism',4,2,'266 - C05739874.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contactFYI Very interesting report. By chance, Imet with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abclel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Barge in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousarra al Juwali and Prime Minister Abdurrahirn el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement fl Eastern Libya.','Latest from HRC\'s contactFYI Very interesting report. By chance, Imet with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abclel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Barge in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousarra al Juwali and Prime Minister Abdurrahirn el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement fl Eastern Libya.'),(12.875503299472802,6.437751649736401,2500,'Federalism',4,2,'267 - C05739875.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contactCan I call you in 30? Several items. Anything to report? I can call now If you\'re free. FYI Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful n Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following bic they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern-based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions.','Latest from HRC\'s contactCan I call you in 30? Several items. Anything to report? I can call now If you\'re free. FYI Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful n Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following bic they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern-based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions.'),(12.875503299472802,6.437751649736401,2500,'Federalism',4,2,'269 - C05739877.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Federalism',4,1,'270 - C05739878.txt','Latest from HRC friendFYI From Stevens, John C Sent Monday, April 23, 2012 7:00 PM To Sullivan, Jacob) Cc Cretz, Gene A Fettman, Jeffrey Subject RE: Latest from HRC friend Jake- Interesting report. Gene is closer to the action and I defer to him on the latest Jail-ian thinking and machinations vis-a-vis the cabinet and INC. I hadn\'t heard about ENI-related corruption but wouldn\'t be surprised. On the federalism issue,. Jail is right to be concerned about eastern agitation for autonomy. A cabinet chance won\'t solve that problem, though. Nor will recruiting Belhaj and Islamist fighters to take on the Bardans. To the contrary, it would only lead to unwanted bloodshed - the large Obeid tribe still nurses a serious grudge against Belhaj and his ilk for the Islamists\' presumed role in killing their beloved Gen. Yunis last July and would probably put up a fierce fight. The cabinet and INC need to have a serious discussion with the Bargans - if they aren\'t already doing so - about how power and resources are to be distributed in the new Libya. The Libyans held similarly heated debates on this very topic in the early1950s as they held their first parliamentary elections and drafted their constitution (there were actually violent skirmishes in connection with those elections, and Washington delayed the arrival of the first US ambassador until after things had calmed down). Hopefully the current leadership can negotiate these issues peaceably in the corning months. Of course, we and the UN and our other partners should encourage them to do so. - Chris SBU','Latest from HRC friendFYI From Stevens, John C Sent; Monday, April 23, 2012 7:00 PM To; Sullivan, Jacob) Cc Cretz, Gene A; Fettman, Jeffrey Subject RE: Latest from HRC friend Jake- Interesting report. Gene is closer to the action and I defer to him on the latest Jail-ian thinking and machinations vis-a-vis the cabinet and INC. I hadn\'t heard about ENI-related corruption but wouldn\'t be surprised. On the federalism issue,. Jail is right to be concerned about eastern agitation for autonomy. A cabinet chance won\'t solve that problem, though. Nor will recruiting Belhaj and Islamist fighters to take on the Bardans. To the contrary, it would only lead to unwanted bloodshed - the large Obeid tribe still nurses a serious grudge against Belhaj and his ilk for the Islamists\' presumed role in killing their beloved Gen. Yunis last July and would probably put up a fierce fight. The cabinet and INC need to have a serious discussion with the Bargans - if they aren\'t already doing so - about how power and resources are to be distributed in the new Libya. The Libyans held similarly heated debates on this very topic in the early1950s as they held their first parliamentary elections and drafted their constitution (there were actually violent skirmishes in connection with those elections, and Washington delayed the arrival of the first US ambassador until after things had calmed down). Hopefully the current leadership can negotiate these issues peaceably in the corning months. Of course, we and the UN and our other partners should encourage them to do so. - Chris SBU'),(11.756271723597157,5.878135861798579,2500,'Federal_Bureau_of_Investigation',7,2,'1033 - C05760248.txt','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as terrorist and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as \"terrorist\" and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Federal_Bureau_of_Investigation',7,1,'1073 - C05760312.txt','What can we do?Thx. Pls read the following. I\'ve followed this case B6 B5 Sullivan, Jacob J B6 B5 Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated.','What can we do?Thx. Pls read the following. I\'ve followed this case B6 B5 Sullivan, Jacob J B6 B5 Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Federal_Bureau_of_Investigation',7,1,'127 - C05739704.txt','Rice on This WeekHere is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was -- what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances. But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, let\'s bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, it\'s important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated -- response to what had transpired in Cairo. In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated. We believe that folks in Benghazi, a small number of people came to the embassy to -- or to the consulate, rather, to replicate the sort of challenge that was posed in Cairo. And then as that unfolded, it seems to have been hijacked, let us say, by some individual clusters of extremists who came with heavier weapons, weapons that as you know in -- in the wake of the revolution in Libya are -- are quite common and accessible. And it then evolved from there.','Rice on \"This Week\"Here is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was -- what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances.\" But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, let\'s bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, it\'s important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated -- response to what had transpired in Cairo. In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated. We believe that folks in Benghazi, a small number of people came to the embassy to -- or to the consulate, rather, to replicate the sort of challenge that was posed in Cairo. And then as that unfolded, it seems to have been hijacked, let us say, by some individual clusters of extremists who came with heavier weapons, weapons that as you know in -- in the wake of the revolution in Libya are -- are quite common and accessible. And it then evolved from there.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Federal_Bureau_of_Investigation',7,1,'129 - C05739706.txt','Visas ObtainedFBI got their visas for Libya today: Five members of team and three crew members. Legatt was counted separately and already has visa. The FBI team is Enroute tonight, I am told.','Visas ObtainedFBI got their visas for Libya today: Five members of team and three crew members. Legatt was counted separately and already has visa. The FBI team is Enroute tonight, I am told.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Federal_Bureau_of_Investigation',7,1,'130 - C05739708.txt','Visas ObtainedFBI got their visas for Libya today: Five members of team and three crew members. Legatt was counted separately and already has visa. The FBI team is Enroute tonight, I am told.','Visas ObtainedFBI got their visas for Libya today: Five members of team and three crew members. Legatt was counted separately and already has visa. The FBI team is Enroute tonight, I am told.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Federal_Bureau_of_Investigation',7,1,'164 - C05739754.txt','Rice on This WeekHere is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any Intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was ? what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances. But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, lees bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, ifs important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated ? response to what had transpired in Cairo.In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated.','Rice on \"This Week\"Here is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any Intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: \"And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was ? what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances.\" But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, lees bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, ifs important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated ? response to what had transpired in Cairo.In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Federal_Bureau_of_Investigation',7,1,'233 - C05739832.txt','DNI StatementSeptember 28, 2012 Statement by the Director of Public Affairs for National Intelligence Shawn Turner on the intelligence related to the terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya In the aftermath of the terrorist attack on U.S. personnel and facilities in Benghazi, Libya, the Intelligence Community launched a comprehensive effort to determine the circumstances surrounding the assault and to identity the mpetrators. We also reviewed all available intelligence to determine if there might be follow-on attacks against our people or facilities in Libya or elsewhere in the world. As the Intelligence Community collects and analyzes more information related to the attack, our understanding of the event continues to evolve. In the immediate aftermath. there was information that led us to assess that the attack began spontaneously following protests earlier that day at our embassy in Cairo. We provided that initial assessment to Executive Branch officials and members of Congress, who used that information to discuss the attack publicly and provide updates as they became available. Throughout our investigation we continued to emphasize that information gathered was preliminary and evolving. As we learned more about the attack, we revised our initial assessment to reflect new information indicating that it was a deliberate and organized terrorist attack carried out by extremists. It remains unclear if any group or person exercised overall command and control of the attack, and if extremist group leaders directed their members to participate. However, we do assess that some of those involved were linked to gmups affiliated with or sympathetic to al-Qa`ida. We continue to make progress, but there remain many unanswered questions. As more information becomes available our analysis will continue to evolve and we will obtain a more complete understanding of the circumstances surrounding the terrorist attack. We continue to support the ongoing FBI investigation and the State Department review of the Benghazi terrorist attack, pmviding the full capabilities and resources of the Intelligence Community to those efforts. We also will continue to meet our responsibility to keep Congress fully and currently informed. For its part, the Intelligence Community will continue to follow the information about the tragic events in Benghazi wherever it leads. The President demands and expects that we will do this, as do Congress and the American people. As an Intelligence Community, we owe nothing less than our best efforts in this regard, especially to the families of the four courageous Americans who lost their lives at Benghazi in service of their country # # #','DNI StatementSeptember 28, 2012 Statement by the Director of Public Affairs for National Intelligence Shawn Turner on the intelligence related to the terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya In the aftermath of the terrorist attack on U.S. personnel and facilities in Benghazi, Libya, the Intelligence Community launched a comprehensive effort to determine the circumstances surrounding the assault and to identity the mpetrators. We also reviewed all available intelligence to determine if there might be follow-on attacks against our people or facilities in Libya or elsewhere in the world. As the Intelligence Community collects and analyzes more information related to the attack, our understanding of the event continues to evolve. In the immediate aftermath. there was information that led us to assess that the attack began spontaneously following protests earlier that day at our embassy in Cairo. We provided that initial assessment to Executive Branch officials and members of Congress, who used that information to discuss the attack publicly and provide updates as they became available. Throughout our investigation we continued to emphasize that information gathered was preliminary and evolving. As we learned more about the attack, we revised our initial assessment to reflect new information indicating that it was a deliberate and organized terrorist attack carried out by extremists. It remains unclear if any group or person exercised overall command and control of the attack, and if extremist group leaders directed their members to participate. However, we do assess that some of those involved were linked to gmups affiliated with or sympathetic to al-Qa`ida. We continue to make progress, but there remain many unanswered questions. As more information becomes available our analysis will continue to evolve and we will obtain a more complete understanding of the circumstances surrounding the terrorist attack. We continue to support the ongoing FBI investigation and the State Department review of the Benghazi terrorist attack, pmviding the full capabilities and resources of the Intelligence Community to those efforts. We also will continue to meet our responsibility to keep Congress fully and currently informed. For its part, the Intelligence Community will continue to follow the information about the tragic events in Benghazi wherever it leads. The President demands and expects that we will do this, as do Congress and the American people. As an Intelligence Community, we owe nothing less than our best efforts in this regard, especially to the families of the four courageous Americans who lost their lives at Benghazi in service of their country # # #'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Federal_Election_Commission',1,1,'1984 - C05762582.txt','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Federal_government_of_Iraq',3,1,'2488 - C05763834.txt','Zebari call sheetI can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. MI want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. al I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. DI This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. 1:11 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may have lost a number of staff members. At this point, we do not know if other senior-ranking MFA officials were killed or wounded in the attack.','Zebari call sheetI can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. MI want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. al I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. DI This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. 1:11 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may have lost a number of staff members. At this point, we do not know if other senior-ranking MFA officials were killed or wounded in the attack.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Federal_government_of_Iraq',3,1,'2490 - C05763838.txt','Zebari call sheetI already told them to plan on calling chris hill first. So let me start the process. Calling soon is good. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. III I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. IE I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 11 This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. [13 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may','Zebari call sheetI already told them to plan on calling chris hill first. So let me start the process. Calling soon is good. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. III I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. IE I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 11 This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. [13 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Federal_government_of_Iraq',3,1,'2512 - C05763919.txt','Zebari call sheetI\'ve reached out to chris. Haven\'t reached him yet. Zebari is up north only with cell phone access and lines are congested so we haven\'t been able to get him on. But the foreign ministry knows u r trying to reach him. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. GI I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. El I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 111This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. I Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s','Zebari call sheetI\'ve reached out to chris. Haven\'t reached him yet. Zebari is up north only with cell phone access and lines are congested so we haven\'t been able to get him on. But the foreign ministry knows u r trying to reach him. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. GI I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. El I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 111This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. I Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Federal_government_of_the_United_States',1,1,'1344 - C05760764.txt','21 AmCits Seized by Somali PiratesFyi (SBU) USG agencies report Somali pirates have seized a Denmark-flagged container ship with 21 American crew members aboard. 6','21 AmCits Seized by Somali PiratesFyi (SBU) USG agencies report Somali pirates have seized a Denmark-flagged container ship with 21 American crew members aboard. 6'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Federal_judiciary_of_the_United_States',1,2,'3280 - C05765772.txt','H: FYI. Sid Fwd: Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court System Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court SystemH: The NYU Center on Law and Security, (where I remain associated as a senior fellow), has doen the work on terrorism trials, especially in NY. The Center is closely involved with the NYPD terrorism unit Mike Sheehan, whom you remember as director of counterterrorism at State in the Clinton administration and at NYPD terrorism unit, is at the Center as a fellow. Key statistic to cite: What Kind of Results Can We Expect? The New York City conviction rate for individuals charged with terrorism when it involved a US target is 100%. Sid If you\'re having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online.','H: FYI. Sid Fwd: Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court System Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court SystemH: The NYU Center on Law and Security, (where I remain associated as a senior fellow), has doen the work on terrorism trials, especially in NY. The Center is closely involved with the NYPD terrorism unit; Mike Sheehan, whom you remember as director of counterterrorism at State in the Clinton administration and at NYPD terrorism unit, is at the Center as a fellow. Key statistic to cite: What Kind of Results Can We Expect? The New York City conviction rate for individuals charged with terrorism when it involved a US target is 100%. Sid If you\'re having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Federal_Register',2,1,'1138 - C05760400.txt','Honduras Military Coup DecisionOk--i should be free after 2. Pls email when you want to talk. See NI - will call you later today to discuss my convs on this matter INTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for specified legal prohibitions on assistance. Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be','Honduras Military Coup DecisionOk--i should be free after 2. Pls email when you want to talk. See NI - will call you later today to discuss my convs on this matter INTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for \"specified legal prohibitions on assistance.\" Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Federal_Register',2,1,'2977 - C05764807.txt','Honduras Military Coup DecisionINTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for specified legal prohibitions on assistance. Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be candidate countries but for legal prohibitions that prohibit assistance. The report would also provide an explanation of the legal prohibition (in fact, other coup restricted countries, such as Cote d\'Ivoire, Madagascar, Mauritania, and Sudan, are on the prohibited list and section 7008 is explicitly mentioned). The list must be approved by the Board of the MCC, of which the Secretary is the chair, and is due on 9/10. It is our understanding that an action memo will be presented to the Secretary, perhaps as early as next week, so that she can approve submission of the report. The action memo will require the Secretary to decide whether Honduras is a country without a specified legal prohibition or whether such a prohibition has in fact attached. Department Legal Practice 296','Honduras Military Coup DecisionINTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for \"specified legal prohibitions on assistance.\" Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be candidate countries but for legal prohibitions that prohibit assistance. The report would also provide an explanation of the legal prohibition (in fact, other coup restricted countries, such as Cote d\'Ivoire, Madagascar, Mauritania, and Sudan, are on the prohibited list and section 7008 is explicitly mentioned). The list must be approved by the Board of the MCC, of which the Secretary is the chair, and is due on 9/10. It is our understanding that an action memo will be presented to the Secretary, perhaps as early as next week, so that she can approve submission of the report. The action memo will require the Secretary to decide whether Honduras is a country without a \"specified legal prohibition\" or whether such a prohibition has in fact attached. Department Legal Practice 296'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Federal_Reserve_System',1,1,'3675 - C05766528.txt','Senate confirms Bernanke for second termMedia report the Senate voted 70-30 in favor of Ben Bernanke\'s second term as Federal Reserve Chair. Andrew Kim Johnson Watch Officer State Department Operations Center S/ES-0 202-647-1512','Senate confirms Bernanke for second termMedia report the Senate voted 70-30 in favor of Ben Bernanke\'s second term as Federal Reserve Chair. Andrew Kim Johnson Watch Officer State Department Operations Center S/ES-0 202-647-1512'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Federal_Trade_Commission',1,1,'1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Feeling_Good',1,1,'3342 - C05765869.txt','(Haartez) Peres collapses during function in Tel AvivMedia reports Israeli President Peres collapsed at an event in Tel Aviv this evening. President S\'iliiT?011 Peres collapsed on Saturday night during a question-and-answer session for young executives at the Rabin Center in Tel Aviv. The 86-year-old president fainted and collapsed on the lectern during the last question. He recovered consciousness after a fedV seconds, at which point he was taken to a side room where Magen David Adorn medics treated him. The president\'s personal physician later rushed to the scene. After the incident, people close to Peres told Haaretz that he was feeling good, that he left the hall walking, and that he hat a protracted debate with his aides about whether to go to hospital, which the president refused to do. Peres was ultimately taken to the Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer for further treatment. Hillary Thompson Senior Watch Officer 202-647-1312 104','(Haartez) Peres collapses during function in Tel AvivMedia reports Israeli President Peres collapsed at an event in Tel Aviv this evening. President S\'iliiT?011 Peres collapsed on Saturday night during a question-and-answer session for young executives at the Rabin Center in Tel Aviv. The 86-year-old president fainted and collapsed on the lectern during the last question. He recovered consciousness after a fedV seconds, at which point he was taken to a side room where Magen David Adorn medics treated him. The president\'s personal physician later rushed to the scene. After the incident, people close to Peres told Haaretz that he was feeling \"good,\" that he left the hall walking, and that he hat a protracted debate with his aides about whether to go to hospital, which the president refused to do. Peres was ultimately taken to the Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer for further treatment. Hillary Thompson Senior Watch Officer 202-647-1312 104'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Feminism',1,1,'1455 - C05761188.txt','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq. Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen. A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut. Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue. She said that many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance \"is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq.\" Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by \"visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen.\" A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that \"the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut.\" Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, \"Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue.\" She said that \"many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Fertilizer',1,1,'1768 - C05761859.txt','Concept Paper for World Food Prize Remarks - Attached and Below (Drafted by MeganRooney) Attachments: world food prize concept note 060609.doc June 6,2009 11:30am Rooney (x7-7203, CONCEPT NOTE FOR WORLD FOOD PRIZE CEREMONY Thursday, June 11, 2009 This speech is an opportunity to signal the urgency of the problem of global hunger connect it to an array of global issues, including economic development, health and education, expanding opportunity for women, and political stability and declare the Administration\'s commitment to tackling hunger at its roots, through effective and efficient collaboration with an array of partners. Additionally, your remarks can point to a shift from past approaches by emphasizing the need to support local solutions and focus on long-term sustainability to help people feed themselves and reduce the need for emergency assistance down the road. The speech could be framed as follows: THE PRIZE AND PRIZE-WINNER You can begin by announcing the winner of the 2009 World Food Prize, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta. He has a remarkable story: born in a mud hut in Ethiopia, he got his PhD from Purdue University in plant breeding and genetics and developed strains of sorghum that are drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resistant to the Striga weed, which devastates crops across Africa. Outside the lab, he helped start the Sudanese commercial seed industry developed systems to produce, certify, and market hybrid seeds and educated farmers about the use of fertilizers and soil and water conservation. And he has trained and inspired the next generation of African agricultural scientists. A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: FROM LAB TO FARM TO MARKET TO TABLE Dr. Ejeta\'s work reflects the breadth of this issue and the comprehensive approach needed to address it?one that connects the labs where new seed technologies are developed.., the fields where small-scale farmers labor to feed their families and make a living.., the markets where food is bought and sold... and the homes where people get the nourishment they need to thrive. In many places, that food chain is broken. One billion people worldwide woke up hungry this morning and will go to sleep hungry tonight. Chronic hunger threatens health, while making it harder for people to work and students to learn, which in turn stunts economic development. Last year\'s food riots demonstrated that when food is scarce, political stability is threatened. 44','Concept Paper for World Food Prize Remarks - Attached and Below (Drafted by MeganRooney) Attachments: world food prize concept note 060609.doc June 6,2009 11:30am Rooney (x7-7203, CONCEPT NOTE FOR WORLD FOOD PRIZE CEREMONY Thursday, June 11, 2009 This speech is an opportunity to signal the urgency of the problem of global hunger; connect it to an array of global issues, including economic development, health and education, expanding opportunity for women, and political stability; and declare the Administration\'s commitment to tackling hunger at its roots, through effective and efficient collaboration with an array of partners. Additionally, your remarks can point to a shift from past approaches by emphasizing the need to support local solutions and focus on long-term sustainability to help people feed themselves and reduce the need for emergency assistance down the road. The speech could be framed as follows: THE PRIZE AND PRIZE-WINNER You can begin by announcing the winner of the 2009 World Food Prize, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta. He has a remarkable story: born in a mud hut in Ethiopia, he got his PhD from Purdue University in plant breeding and genetics and developed strains of sorghum that are drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resistant to the Striga weed, which devastates crops across Africa. Outside the lab, he helped start the Sudanese commercial seed industry; developed systems to produce, certify, and market hybrid seeds; and educated farmers about the use of fertilizers and soil and water conservation. And he has trained and inspired the next generation of African agricultural scientists. A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: FROM LAB TO FARM TO MARKET TO TABLE Dr. Ejeta\'s work reflects the breadth of this issue and the comprehensive approach needed to address it?one that connects the labs where new seed technologies are developed.., the fields where small-scale farmers labor to feed their families and make a living.., the markets where food is bought and sold... and the homes where people get the nourishment they need to thrive. In many places, that food chain is broken. One billion people worldwide woke up hungry this morning and will go to sleep hungry tonight. Chronic hunger threatens health, while making it harder for people to work and students to learn, which in turn stunts economic development. Last year\'s food riots demonstrated that when food is scarce, political stability is threatened. 44'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Fiat_Automobiles',2,1,'1601 - C05761441.txt','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears, says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force, Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. It was a little scary. But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this, said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation. Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? \"he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears,\" says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. \"There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force,\" Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. \"It was a little scary.\" But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. \"Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this,\" said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. \"And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation.\" Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Fiat_Automobiles',2,1,'262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Fibril',3,1,'108 - C05739684.txt','Stevens Update on Benghazi -- 4/26 7am Stevens Update On Benghazi -- 4/26 7arnFIRM Fogarty, Daniel .1 All: Ops has provided below the latest Stevens update on Benghazi: ? Traffkaccidenti Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seathelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee Mjuries are light if any. Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? INC head Malunoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to he met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Thanks, Dan','Stevens Update on Benghazi -- 4/26 7am Stevens Update On Benghazi -- 4/26 7arnFIRM Fogarty, Daniel .1 All: Ops has provided below the latest Stevens update on Benghazi: ? Traffkaccidenti Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seathelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee Mjuries are light if any. Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? INC head Malunoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to he met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Thanks, Dan'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Fibril',3,1,'111 - C05739687.txt','Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 1200 (SBU) Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 0700 (SBU) B6Here are more details on the overnight traffic accident. Dear Colleagues, S/E Chris Stevens provided the following update from Benghazi at 1200 EDT to Embassy Tripoli DCM Polaschik and NEA/MAG Director Roebuck: Traffic accident: Following discussions with S/E Stevens and other USG officials, the TNC has agreed not to issue any public statement regarding the accident. S/E Stevens\' USG colleagues are waiting for guidance from their HQ regarding proposed compensation of 52,000 Libyan dinars ($43,312): 13,000 ($10,828) per victim, to cover funeral costs and other compensation. TNC will accompany S/E Stevens on his courtesy calls on the families, to take place either today or tomorrow. In the view of S/E Stevens, the TNC has been handling this incident in a professional and low-profile manner. [Note: S/E Stevens separately provided the following details of the accident: The U.S. vehicle was traveling back from the Benghazi airport at moderate speed. The U.S. vehicle was struck by the Libyan vehicle going at high speed in an intersection. As a correction to earlier information - four people were killed and only two were injured.] Police chief: S/E Stevens met with the Benghazi chief of police today, following discussions related to the accident. The police chief is a university professor who took on these police duties after the revolution. According to the police chief, there are only 3,000 police in the Benghazi area, down from 6,000 prior to the revolution. Many police simply did not return to their jobs after the revolution, as they feared retaliation. EU and UK reps have met with the Special Envoy Stevens reported at 0700 EDT on 4/26: ? Traffic accident: Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seatbelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee injuries are light if any, Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? TNC head Mahmoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to be met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Christina Tomlinson Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center tomfinsonct@state,gov 202-6474512 Itg1kik ,MEN7 oi rrr Ops Center celebrates its SOth anniversary with 24 hours of OPERATIONS CENTER worldwide service on April 30, Register now to participAe.','Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 1200 (SBU) Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 0700 (SBU) B6Here are more details on the overnight traffic accident. Dear Colleagues, S/E Chris Stevens provided the following update from Benghazi at 1200 EDT to Embassy Tripoli DCM Polaschik and NEA/MAG Director Roebuck: Traffic accident: Following discussions with S/E Stevens and other USG officials, the TNC has agreed not to issue any public statement regarding the accident. S/E Stevens\' USG colleagues are waiting for guidance from their HQ regarding proposed compensation of 52,000 Libyan dinars ($43,312): 13,000 ($10,828) per victim, to cover funeral costs and other compensation. TNC will accompany S/E Stevens on his courtesy calls on the families, to take place either today or tomorrow. In the view of S/E Stevens, the TNC has been handling this incident in a professional and low-profile manner. [Note: S/E Stevens separately provided the following details of the accident: The U.S. vehicle was traveling back from the Benghazi airport at moderate speed. The U.S. vehicle was struck by the Libyan vehicle going at high speed in an intersection. As a correction to earlier information - four people were killed and only two were injured.] Police chief: S/E Stevens met with the Benghazi chief of police today, following discussions related to the accident. The police chief is a university professor who took on these police duties after the revolution. According to the police chief, there are only 3,000 police in the Benghazi area, down from 6,000 prior to the revolution. Many police simply did not return to their jobs after the revolution, as they feared retaliation. EU and UK reps have met with the Special Envoy Stevens reported at 0700 EDT on 4/26: ? Traffic accident: Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seatbelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee injuries are light if any, Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? TNC head Mahmoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to be met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Christina Tomlinson Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center tomfinsonct@state,gov 202-6474512 Itg1kik ,MEN7 oi rrr Ops Center celebrates its SOth anniversary with 24 hours of OPERATIONS CENTER worldwide service on April 30\", Register now to participAe.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Fibril',3,1,'188 - C05739783.txt','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board Justice Minister said this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate. 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. Boots on the ground: they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is \"shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security; they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board; Justice Minister said \"this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate.\" 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. \"Boots on the ground\": they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Fibronectin',1,1,'2172 - C05762863.txt','any truth to this account? SidWho wrote this? It has some aspects right of the 48 hours I was there but not others. H: Is this account true? If so, significant, and the only account of its kind. And, if true, the USG has not told its story, at the least. Sid <htto://bits.oureport.co.uk/HG?hc-we39&cd-i&hv-6&c?.- -u&ht-DM560, 52893FSDM54102495BW&n={art Lcie}(Howfdo,-I-4- know 4- Chi.na+wrecktk-le+Copenhageni-aeal?-4-i-twas+in4-the-Froom(1322475}&vcon= / . 0U/Environment/CopennaEin+climate+change+confe,_ c \'2009&seg-&cra . a=&gp=&fn1=&pec=&dcmp=&r','any truth to this account? SidWho wrote this? It has some aspects right of the 48 hours I was there but not others. H: Is this account true? If so, significant, and the only account of its kind. And, if true, the USG has not told its story, at the least. Sid <htto://bits.oureport.co.uk/HG?hc-we39&cd-i&hv-6&c?.- -u&ht-DM560, 52893FS;DM54102495BW&n={art Lcie}(Howfdo,-I-4- know 4- Chi.na+wrecktk-le+Copenhageni-aeal?-4-i-twas+in4-the-Froom;(1322475}&vcon= / . 0U/Environment/CopennaEin+climate+change+confe,_ c \'2009&seg-&cra . a=&gp=&fn1=&pec=&dcmp=&r'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Field_of_Dreams',1,1,'1714 - C05761738.txt','NYUFyi in case you wanted to see raw input Thanks for the opportunity to suggest a line or two - 1. As a Yankees fan (though not as expert as Kris), and an eyewitness to the cap fiasco, I share everyone\'s sensitivity to sports references. But I\'m not dead set against trying to leverage that sensitivity in a self- deprecating, appropriately funny way. A couple thoughts along those lines: a. As you can see, I resisted the urge to wear my Yankees cap. b. (if the stage is set up near, for example, second base substitute whatever part of the field she\'s near) This is about as close as I\'m going to get to playing second base for the Yankees c. I kind of feel at home here in Yankee Stadium, because ever since January, I\'ve been playing on a team with a bunch of guys wearing pinstripes. (on the other hand, I\'m a little concerned about suggesting that the 1923 team looked the same, talked the same, and came from the same cities and towns - seems to be a little dismissive of a team that included such outsized personalities as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Also, saying Today\'s Yankees play with the strength of a global team could provoke an unintended laugh because they are playing so poorly this year, so far. Maybe safer to broaden it to all of baseball - like Major League Baseball is comprised of truly global teams. And the I don\'t care whether you bring us home a World Series seems like stretching too far for a sports metaphor, but in a way that doesn\'t really make sense in context. maybe better as I have every confidence that you will. ..You are starting your post-graduate life on a field of dreams, and you have every reason to believe that your own dreams of a better world can come true. (or something akin to that). 2. I think the speech could benefit from one clear soundbite that more succinctly captures the essence of her remarks. More of a clarion call to service, something like: ...And I hope some of you will join our ranks. But the State Department cannot go up against the great challenges of our time alone. And so my message to you today is this: be the special envoys of your ideals, using the vast communications tools at your disposal to help advance the interests of this nation and every nation. Be citizen ambassadors in the course of your personal and professional lives, helping to forge partnerships built on mutual interest in the face of global crises. By creating diplomatic social networks, you isz','NYUFyi in case you wanted to see raw input Thanks for the opportunity to suggest a line or two - 1. As a Yankees fan (though not as expert as Kris), and an eyewitness to the \"cap\" fiasco, I share everyone\'s sensitivity to sports references. But I\'m not dead set against trying to leverage that sensitivity in a self- deprecating, appropriately funny way. A couple thoughts along those lines: a. \"As you can see, I resisted the urge to wear my Yankees cap.\" b. (if the stage is set up near, for example, second base; substitute whatever part of the field she\'s near) \"This is about as close as I\'m going to get to playing second base for the Yankees\" c. \"I kind of feel at home here in Yankee Stadium, because ever since January, I\'ve been playing on a team with a bunch of guys wearing pinstripes.\" (on the other hand, I\'m a little concerned about suggesting that the 1923 team \"looked the same, talked the same, and came from the same cities and towns\" - seems to be a little dismissive of a team that included such outsized personalities as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Also, saying \"Today\'s Yankees play with the strength of a global team\" could provoke an unintended laugh because they are playing so poorly this year, so far. Maybe safer to broaden it to all of baseball - like \"Major League Baseball is comprised of truly global teams.\" And the \"I don\'t care whether you bring us home a World Series\" seems like stretching too far for a sports metaphor, but in a way that doesn\'t really make sense in context. maybe better as \"I have every confidence that you will. ..You are starting your post-graduate life on a field of dreams, and you have every reason to believe that your own dreams of a better world can come true.\" (or something akin to that). 2. I think the speech could benefit from one clear \"soundbite\" that more succinctly captures the essence of her remarks. More of a clarion call to service, something like: \"...And I hope some of you will join our ranks. But the State Department cannot go up against the great challenges of our time alone. And so my message to you today is this: be the special envoys of your ideals, using the vast communications tools at your disposal to help advance the interests of this nation and every nation. Be citizen ambassadors in the course of your personal and professional lives, helping to forge partnerships built on mutual interest in the face of global crises. By creating diplomatic social networks, you isz'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Filibuster',2,1,'1132 - C05760390.txt','Health Care UpdateFinally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed yes vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture.','Health Care UpdateFinally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed \"yes\" vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Filibuster',2,1,'3242 - C05765689.txt','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Filipino_Americans',1,1,'2265 - C05763045.txt','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationDo you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2)Sen Richard Lugar 3)Sen Daniel Inouye 4)Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984 5)Amb Nicholas Platt: former foreign service officer, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1987-1991 6)Amb Frank Wisner: served as Vice Chairman for AIG until retiring in Feb 09, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1991-1992 7)Richard Armitage: former Deputy Secretary of State involved in the Valerie Plame scandal after acknowledging that he was the one responsible for leaking Plame\'s name to the press 8)Rep Steve Austria (R-OH): first Filipino-American congressman 9)A/S Kurt Campbell 10)Amb Kristie Kenney: current Ambassador to the Philippines Let me know your thoughts or if you need any additional information.','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationDo you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2)Sen Richard Lugar 3)Sen Daniel Inouye 4)Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984 5)Amb Nicholas Platt: former foreign service officer, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1987-1991 6)Amb Frank Wisner: served as Vice Chairman for AIG until retiring in Feb 09, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1991-1992 7)Richard Armitage: former Deputy Secretary of State; involved in the Valerie Plame scandal after acknowledging that he was the one responsible for leaking Plame\'s name to the press 8)Rep Steve Austria (R-OH): first Filipino-American congressman 9)A/S Kurt Campbell 10)Amb Kristie Kenney: current Ambassador to the Philippines Let me know your thoughts or if you need any additional information.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Final_Fantasy_IV:_The_After_Years',1,1,'269 - C05739877.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Finance',1,1,'3294 - C05765795.txt','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main banker for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main \"banker\" for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Financial_crisis',1,1,'3294 - C05765795.txt','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main banker for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main \"banker\" for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Financial_crisis_of_2007–08',1,1,'3025 - C05764894.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars. Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of Dead Aid, the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\" Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of \"Dead Aid\", the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Financial_Times',2,1,'1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Financial_Times',2,2,'2466 - C05763800.txt','from today\'s Financial Times....Financial Times FT.com FT .com FINANCIAL \'11114ES COMMENT Clinton can deliver a tough message to India By Strobe Talbott Published: July 16 2009 20:06 When Hillary Clinton arrives in India on Friday, the US secretary of state will no doubt strike the upbeat tone that befits relations between the world\'s two largest democracies. But she is expected also to engage her hosts candidly on two issues that have been contentious in the past and may be in future: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. In both areas, President Barack Obama\'s positions are radically different from his predecessor\'s. Unlike George W. Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265','from today\'s Financial Times....Financial Times FT.com FT .com FINANCIAL \'11114ES COMMENT Clinton can deliver a tough message to India By Strobe Talbott Published: July 16 2009 20:06 When Hillary Clinton arrives in India on Friday, the US secretary of state will no doubt strike the upbeat tone that befits relations between the world\'s two largest democracies. But she is expected also to engage her hosts candidly on two issues that have been contentious in the past and may be in future: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. In both areas, President Barack Obama\'s positions are radically different from his predecessor\'s. Unlike George W. Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Finland',6,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Finland',6,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Finland',6,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Finland',6,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Finland',6,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Finland',6,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Fir',1,1,'186 - C05739780.txt','How are the hearings going?Just starting had to have a little come to with some of our colleagues but folks now on board. FIR is up there with them','How are the hearings going?Just starting had to have a little come to with some of our colleagues but folks now on board. FIR is up there with them'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Firewall_(computing)',1,1,'317 - C05758430.txt','Undeliverable: Thanks ThanksAttachments: Thanks (1.53 KB) Pls call Fluornoy\'s office at DOD and check this address which she sent me this am and send me the correct one asap. Thx. Delivery has failed to these recipients or distribution lists: The recipient\'s e-mail address was not found in the recipient\'s e-mail system. Microsoft Exchange will not try to redeliver this message for you. Please check the e-mail address and try resending this message, or provide the following diagnostic text to your system administrator. 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The Rescue Benghazi day demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year, Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. It\'s obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups, medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya. The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. Those military battalions that want to impose their ideology on the people of Libya will be confronted, Saleh Gaouda, a member of new ruling national congress, said. This city wants to go back to stability and participate in building the state In a sign of the cheerful atmosphere, one ear had a giant cardboard model of Benghazi\'s landmark lighthouse strapped to the roof As the sun set and the crowd began to disperse, someone shot fireworks into the air.','Libyans march against Islamist rnhtias in Benghazi Libyans march against Islamist militias in BenghaziLibyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23prn EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The \"Rescue Benghazi day\" demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year, Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. \"It\'s obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups,\" medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. \"Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya.\" The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. \"Those military battalions that want to impose their ideology on the people of Libya will be confronted,\" Saleh Gaouda, a member of new ruling national congress, said. \"This city wants to go back to stability and participate in building the state\" In a sign of the cheerful atmosphere, one ear had a giant cardboard model of Benghazi\'s landmark lighthouse strapped to the roof As the sun set and the crowd began to disperse, someone shot fireworks into the air.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Fireworks',2,1,'1996 - C05762598.txt','4th of July at the White HouseFyi B6 Dear Cabinet Chiefs of Staff and Schedulers: We apologize for the late notice, but we have just heard from the Social Office that they would like to invite the Cabinet tomorrow night for Fireworks at the White House. This invitation is for the Cabinet Secretary and his or her immediate family. If your Cabinet Secretary and family plan to attend, please email WAVES information including, Full Name, DOB, Social Security number and place of birth to: The Social Office asked us to provide you with the following information: Please plan to enter to White House complex through the Southeast Gate. The gates open at 7:30pm. It is fine to bring blankets and cameras. Please do not bring lawn chairs or coolers. Beverages and ice cream will be provided. Unfortunately, there is no parking. We hope you\'ll be able to join us. Sincerely, Cabinet Affairs 42','4th of July at the White HouseFyi B6 Dear Cabinet Chiefs of Staff and Schedulers: We apologize for the late notice, but we have just heard from the Social Office that they would like to invite the Cabinet tomorrow night for Fireworks at the White House. This invitation is for the Cabinet Secretary and his or her immediate family. If your Cabinet Secretary and family plan to attend, please email WAVES information including, Full Name, DOB, Social Security number and place of birth to: The Social Office asked us to provide you with the following information: Please plan to enter to White House complex through the Southeast Gate. The gates open at 7:30pm. It is fine to bring blankets and cameras. Please do not bring lawn chairs or coolers. Beverages and ice cream will be provided. Unfortunately, there is no parking. We hope you\'ll be able to join us. Sincerely, Cabinet Affairs 42'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Fire_drill',1,1,'2243 - C05762995.txt','Trying to call you--call me thru ops.Thank you! Will your team call people to tell them and explain to the Geneva folks what happened? He is clear and will be confirmed. Thank you and sorry for the fire drill. Can we still get him confirmed today? Ok He told me that if the letters were delivered he would lift hold on Raj but not others. Can you verify? And I have 3 letters in my possession that we are handing to Kyl\'s office now. Just tried it but got a request for my mailbox on the system. Is this right #? B6 His cell is I\'m trying but so far no luck. Will let you know. You should call Kyl. I can\'t get to him.','Trying to call you--call me thru ops.Thank you! Will your team call people to tell them and explain to the Geneva folks what happened? He is clear and will be confirmed. Thank you and sorry for the fire drill. Can we still get him confirmed today? Ok He told me that if the letters were delivered he would lift hold on Raj but not others. Can you verify? And I have 3 letters in my possession that we are handing to Kyl\'s office now. Just tried it but got a request for my mailbox on the system. Is this right #? B6 His cell is I\'m trying but so far no luck. Will let you know. You should call Kyl. I can\'t get to him.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'First_inauguration_of_Barack_Obama',1,1,'2604 - C05764107.txt','Washington Post editorial: An Open Hand That Weakens ChavezFYI I think S will like this piece about our policy in the region. We backgrounded extensively for it, but Schumacher-Matos leans this way in any case. Best, ck Editorial An Open Hand That Weakens Chavez Edward Schumacher-Matos 21 August 2009 The Washington Post A25 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is a liar and a troublemaker. Congressmen and columnists can say this, but President Obama is correct not to do so, even though his critics want a tougher U.S. policy against the Venezuelan. A testament to the success of diplomatic finesse is that Chavez and his pan-regional socialist dreams have been losing ground in Latin America since the inauguration of Obama and his appointment of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. In the past week alone, two Chavez allies have broken ranks. Ecuador and Venezuela were teamed against neighboring Colombia over a guerrilla war there. But Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa has just accepted an olive branch offered by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.','Washington Post editorial: An Open Hand That Weakens ChavezFYI I think S will like this piece about our policy in the region. We backgrounded extensively for it, but Schumacher-Matos leans this way in any case. Best, ck Editorial An Open Hand That Weakens Chavez Edward Schumacher-Matos 21 August 2009 The Washington Post A25 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is a liar and a troublemaker. Congressmen and columnists can say this, but President Obama is correct not to do so, even though his critics want a tougher U.S. policy against the Venezuelan. A testament to the success of diplomatic finesse is that Chavez and his pan-regional socialist dreams have been losing ground in Latin America since the inauguration of Obama and his appointment of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. In the past week alone, two Chavez allies have broken ranks. Ecuador and Venezuela were teamed against neighboring Colombia over a guerrilla war there. But Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa has just accepted an olive branch offered by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'First_Lady_of_the_United_States',4,1,'2764 - C05764432.txt','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her defense of Hillary in her essay Obama\'s Other Wife was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the team of rivals cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her \"defense\" of Hillary in her essay \"Obama\'s Other Wife\" was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the \"team of rivals\" cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'First_Lady_of_the_United_States',4,1,'2853 - C05764595.txt','Sheikha Mosa of QatarYes, trying to find a time to meet with Cherie. Also, fyi, a few years ago, I worked to advise Sheikha Mosa on how to organize her office vis a vis her foundation, etc. She was always taken by how effective you were as First Lady. I worked with Booz Allen on the project. She is very impressive. Are you seeing Cherie Blair as she requests below? I am and would love to see you and/or melanne. We arrive onl9th leave 25th Sent from my HTC Touch Pro Thanks for the help. We\'re working to schedule a time, and I\'m looking forward to seeing her. Will you be in NY next week? <hr15@mycingular.blackberrv.net> She is available to see you on 24th September either morning or afternoon? Alternatively 28th or 29th September Does that work for you Cherie Blair','Sheikha Mosa of QatarYes, trying to find a time to meet with Cherie. Also, fyi, a few years ago, I worked to advise Sheikha Mosa on how to organize her office vis a vis her foundation, etc. She was always taken by how effective you were as First Lady. I worked with Booz Allen on the project. She is very impressive. Are you seeing Cherie Blair as she requests below? I am and would love to see you and/or melanne. We arrive onl9th leave 25th Sent from my HTC Touch Pro Thanks for the help. We\'re working to schedule a time, and I\'m looking forward to seeing her. Will you be in NY next week? <hr15@mycingular.blackberrv.net> She is available to see you on 24th September either morning or afternoon? Alternatively 28th or 29th September Does that work for you Cherie Blair'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'First_Lady_of_the_United_States',4,1,'3058 - C05764944.txt','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"\"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'First_Lady_of_the_United_States',4,1,'3061 - C05764951.txt','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'First_Minister_and_deputy_First_Minister',1,2,'1358 - C05760792.txt','Fwd: PM letter PM letterAttachments: NI_Financial_Settlement_letter_to_McGuinness_and_Robinson.pdf Pis print--one copy to Jake, one to me. Hillary: Attached is Gordon\'s letter to McGuinness and Robinson on financial settlement. Can you open? Should I forward to Lauren? Sid Mr Blumenthal As requested by my Secretary of State, please find attached a copy of the letter from Prime Minister to First and Deputy First Minister. Kind regards Fiona Fiona McCoy Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland 0207 210 6460 07799115250','Fwd: PM letter PM letterAttachments: NI_Financial_Settlement_letter_to_McGuinness_and_Robinson.pdf Pis print--one copy to Jake, one to me. Hillary: Attached is Gordon\'s letter to McGuinness and Robinson on financial settlement. Can you open? Should I forward to Lauren? Sid Mr Blumenthal As requested by my Secretary of State, please find attached a copy of the letter from Prime Minister to First and Deputy First Minister. Kind regards Fiona Fiona McCoy Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland 0207 210 6460 07799115250'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'First_Secretary_of_State',2,1,'1743 - C05761803.txt','MandelsonSo in the end Peter did not get Foreign Secretary. But Gordon has now created a new job and title for him: First Secretary of State. In effect, he is deputy prime minister, probably the first peer in that role, not an elected member of Commons. Gordon held a defiant late afternoon press conference: I will not waver. I will not walk away. I will get on with the job. There will be more fallout, but I think this is done. Sid Mortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree','MandelsonSo in the end Peter did not get Foreign Secretary. But Gordon has now created a new job and title for him: First Secretary of State. In effect, he is deputy prime minister, probably the first peer in that role, not an elected member of Commons. Gordon held a defiant late afternoon press conference: \"I will not waver. I will not walk away. I will get on with the job.\" There will be more fallout, but I think this is done. Sid Mortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'First_Secretary_of_State',2,1,'1754 - C05761826.txt','more on what happened...Purnell called Miliband to tell him he would resign, trying to prompt David into joining him, thereby bringing down the government. Miliband refused, tried to talk Purnell out of quitting. Mande[son was at No. 10 discussing strategy with Gordon when Purnell called at 10 pm Thursday night to tell him he resigned. Mandelson worked the phones long into the night to get the Blairites to stay put and back Gordon. He succeeded in holding the fort. Then Gordon named him First Secretary of State. Sid What can an email address say about you? Find out here.','more on what happened...Purnell called Miliband to tell him he would resign, trying to prompt David into joining him, thereby bringing down the government. Miliband refused, tried to talk Purnell out of quitting. Mande[son was at No. 10 discussing strategy with Gordon when Purnell called at 10 pm Thursday night to tell him he resigned. Mandelson worked the phones long into the night to get the Blairites to stay put and back Gordon. He succeeded in holding the fort. Then Gordon named him First Secretary of State. Sid What can an email address say about you? Find out here.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Fiscal_policy',1,1,'3286 - C05765783.txt','FYI: Policy implications of jobs losses. SidH: If Roubini is right, and he\'s been mostly right so far, one of the few, then without additional and large stimulus devoted to putting a floor on job loss, the pressure on protectionism will be far more intense. (Protectionism, by any name, should not be dismissed as a targeted tool in an ongoing policy to force China to revalue its currency. The US is not without means here.) The deficit will be high in any case and the Republicans will always attempt to exploit it no matter what its number. Whether another stimulus can pass Congress is another matter. Still, what matters in the short-run--and long-run--are achievable results. To most people, the deficit is an abstraction employment and housing--and insecurity about both--are their vital, concrete and immediate issues. Sid http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2009/11/15/2009-11- 15_the_worst_is_yet_to_come_unemployed_americans_should_hunker_down_for_more job_lo.html The worst is yet to come: Unemployed Americans should hunker down for more job losses BY Nouriel Roubini Sunday, November 15th 2009, 4:00 AM Think the worst is over? Wrong. Conditions in the U.S. labor markets are awful and worsening. While the official unemployment rate is already 10.2% and another 200,000 jobs were lost in October, when you include discouraged workers and partially employed workers the figure is a whopping 17.5%. While losing 200,000 jobs per month is better than the 700,000 jobs lost in January, current job losses still average more than the per month rate of 150,000 during the last recession. Also, remember: The last recession ended in November 2001, but job losses continued for more than a year and half until June of 2003 ditto for the 1990-91 recession. So we can expect that job losses will continue until the end of 2010 at the earliest. In other words, if you are unemployed and looking for work and just waiting for the economy to turn the corner, you had better hunker down. All the economic numbers suggest this will take a while. The jobs just are not coming back. There\'s really just one hope for our leaders to turn things around: a bold prescription that increases the fiscal stimulus with another round of labor-intensive, shovel-ready infrastructure projects, helps fiscally strapped state and local governments and provides a temporary tax credit to the private sector to hire more workers. Helping the unemployed just by extending unemployment benefits is necessary not sufficient it leads to persistent unemployment rather than job creation. The long-term picture for workers and families is even worse than current job loss numbers alone would suggest. Now as a way of sharing the pain, many firms are telling their workers to cut hours, take furloughs and accept lower wages. Specifically, that fall in hours worked is equivalent to another 3 million full time jobs lost on top of the 7.5 million jobs formally lost. This is very bad news but we must face facts. Many of the lost jobs are gone forever, including construction jobs, finance jobs and manufacturing jobs. Recent studies suggest that a quarter of U.S. jobs are fully out-sourceable over time to other countries.','FYI: Policy implications of jobs losses. SidH: If Roubini is right, and he\'s been mostly right so far, one of the few, then without additional and large stimulus devoted to putting a floor on job loss, the pressure on protectionism will be far more intense. (Protectionism, by any name, should not be dismissed as a targeted tool in an ongoing policy to force China to revalue its currency. The US is not without means here.) The deficit will be high in any case and the Republicans will always attempt to exploit it no matter what its number. Whether another stimulus can pass Congress is another matter. Still, what matters in the short-run--and long-run--are achievable results. To most people, the deficit is an abstraction; employment and housing--and insecurity about both--are their vital, concrete and immediate issues. Sid http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2009/11/15/2009-11- 15_the_worst_is_yet_to_come_unemployed_americans_should_hunker_down_for_more job_lo.html The worst is yet to come: Unemployed Americans should hunker down for more job losses BY Nouriel Roubini Sunday, November 15th 2009, 4:00 AM Think the worst is over? Wrong. Conditions in the U.S. labor markets are awful and worsening. While the official unemployment rate is already 10.2% and another 200,000 jobs were lost in October, when you include discouraged workers and partially employed workers the figure is a whopping 17.5%. While losing 200,000 jobs per month is better than the 700,000 jobs lost in January, current job losses still average more than the per month rate of 150,000 during the last recession. Also, remember: The last recession ended in November 2001, but job losses continued for more than a year and half until June of 2003; ditto for the 1990-91 recession. So we can expect that job losses will continue until the end of 2010 at the earliest. In other words, if you are unemployed and looking for work and just waiting for the economy to turn the corner, you had better hunker down. All the economic numbers suggest this will take a while. The jobs just are not coming back. There\'s really just one hope for our leaders to turn things around: a bold prescription that increases the fiscal stimulus with another round of labor-intensive, shovel-ready infrastructure projects, helps fiscally strapped state and local governments and provides a temporary tax credit to the private sector to hire more workers. Helping the unemployed just by extending unemployment benefits is necessary not sufficient; it leads to persistent unemployment rather than job creation. The long-term picture for workers and families is even worse than current job loss numbers alone would suggest. Now as a way of sharing the pain, many firms are telling their workers to cut hours, take furloughs and accept lower wages. Specifically, that fall in hours worked is equivalent to another 3 million full time jobs lost on top of the 7.5 million jobs formally lost. This is very bad news but we must face facts. Many of the lost jobs are gone forever, including construction jobs, finance jobs and manufacturing jobs. Recent studies suggest that a quarter of U.S. jobs are fully out-sourceable over time to other countries.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Fiscal_year',4,1,'1533 - C05761327.txt','Budget TestimonyAttachments: FY 2010_testimony-- HACFO Lew.docx RELEASE IN FULL Huma Will you print for HRC for the plane ? it gives background for budget testimony. It will also be included in her materials. Jack\'s budget testimony -- 28','Budget TestimonyAttachments: FY 2010_testimony-- HACFO Lew.docx RELEASE IN FULL Huma Will you print for HRC for the plane ? it gives background for budget testimony. It will also be included in her materials. Jack\'s budget testimony -- 28'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Fiscal_year',4,1,'1536 - C05761330.txt','Budget TestimonyAttachments: FY_2010_testimony-- HACFO Lew.docx Huma Will you print for HRC for the plane ? it gives background for budget testimony. It will also be included in her materials. Jack\'s budget testimony','Budget TestimonyAttachments: FY_2010_testimony-- HACFO Lew.docx Huma Will you print for HRC for the plane ? it gives background for budget testimony. It will also be included in her materials. Jack\'s budget testimony'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Fiscal_year',4,1,'2264 - C05763043.txt','Ambassador\'s Fund for-Cultural PreservationMission The U.S. Ambassador\'s Fund for Cultural Preservation, funded through the Diplomatic and Consular Program appropriation, was established in FY 2001. The Ambassador\'s Fund for Cultural Preservation provides direct small grant support to heritage preservatipn in developing countries, demonstrating U.S. respect for other cultures. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs administers the program awarding grants managed by U.S. Embassies in eligible countries. Grants have ranged from $5,000 to $978,705. To date, the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation has supported more than 500 projects worldwide, totaling $11.5 million. Funded projects include technical support for the preservation of historic buildings and sites, museum collections and forms of traditional cultural expression. Priorities In FY 2008, U.S. Ambassadors in 94 of the 132 eligible countries in the developing world responded to the call for proposals of projects supporting cultural preservation. A total of $4,731,431 was distributed in awards of grants in 72 countries and $228,000 was spent on administrative costs. 83','Ambassador\'s Fund for-Cultural PreservationMission The U.S. Ambassador\'s Fund for Cultural Preservation, funded through the Diplomatic and Consular Program appropriation, was established in FY 2001. The Ambassador\'s Fund for Cultural Preservation provides direct small grant support to heritage preservatipn in developing countries, demonstrating U.S. respect for other cultures. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs administers the program awarding grants managed by U.S. Embassies in eligible countries. Grants have ranged from $5,000 to $978,705. To date, the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation has supported more than 500 projects worldwide, totaling $11.5 million. Funded projects include technical support for the preservation of historic buildings and sites, museum collections and forms of traditional cultural expression. Priorities In FY 2008, U.S. Ambassadors in 94 of the 132 eligible countries in the developing world responded to the call for proposals of projects supporting cultural preservation. A total of $4,731,431 was distributed in awards of grants in 72 countries and $228,000 was spent on administrative costs. 83'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Fiscal_year',4,1,'3607 - C05766346.txt','Af and Pak spendingPakistan ?total enacted since FY 2002 ? FY 2009 is $8 billion (including all function 150 - foreign assistance, state and USAID ops) Afghanistan ? total enacted FY 2001 ? FY 2009 is $16.9 billion (same as above)','Af and Pak spendingPakistan ?total enacted since FY 2002 ? FY 2009 is $8 billion (including all function 150 - foreign assistance, state and USAID ops) Afghanistan ? total enacted FY 2001 ? FY 2009 is $16.9 billion (same as above)'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Fistula',3,1,'2459 - C05763786.txt','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL AfricaBurns, this is going to happen. We are committed to herwork and other docs like her. Lyn heard rumors about a competitive hospital, etc. We will work this out. HRC did the event at her hospital, after all. B6 Verveer, Melanne S PIs read and respond to me. This is very concerning. I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I do what I can to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. 42 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu. I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. 4.','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL AfricaBurns, this is going to happen. We are committed to herwork and other docs like her. Lyn heard rumors about a competitive hospital, etc. We will work this out. HRC did the event at her hospital, after all. B6 Verveer, Melanne S PIs read and respond to me. This is very concerning. I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker; she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I \"do what I can\" to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. 42 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing; then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: \"Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu.\" I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. 4.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Fistula',3,1,'2461 - C05763788.txt','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL Africaok Pis print three copies of this for me. Original Messa7 I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I do what I can to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. Blessings to you, Kay 47 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu. I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. Lyn Lusi 48','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL Africaok Pis print three copies of this for me. Original Messa7 I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker; she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I \"do what I can\" to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. Blessings to you, Kay 47 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing; then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: \"Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu.\" I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. Lyn Lusi 48'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Fistula',3,1,'2845 - C05764562.txt','From Lyn Lusi in GomaWe are working with Lyn to try to better determine the specific needs at Heal Africa. The Norwegian development staff is on vacation but we should connect shortly. I\'m going to try to steer their assistance to Heal Africa if I can. Otherwise, we\'ve had marathon meetings with all the key players to follow up on your trip to DRC. There is so much that needs to be done and Congress is already asking for reports. Dear Melanne, It is very kind of you to write to me. Eve had already told me from you that there is more interpretation than fact in the new hospital story, and I really apologise for the embarrassment that our reaction and the echoes from our friends will have caused you and Secretary Mrs Clinton. The fact that you came, and gave priority to the catastrophic epidemic of rape in our country gives a clear and loud signal that the most powerful nation in the world has put Congo\'s women at the top of their agenda. Thank you for your questions about the best way forward for training in dealing with fistula. Our approach is in some ways different from Panzi, because we are so limited by our facilities: we have to do our surgical work by \'campaigns\' ? this month, a vvf campaign next month, a cleft lip and palate campaign then a club foot and post polio campaign. This lack of space, with our commitment to training 12 Congolese doctors in six specialist areas of medicine, limits us considerably, and makes our medical teams compete with each other for OR time and beds. To deal with the cases waiting in rural areas, we regularly send our surgical specialists on outreach: in July, they operated in Kasongo (South Maniema), in August at home in Goma, in September in Adi, in October in South Maniema and November back in Adi, December, here in Goma. Outreach is very unsatisfactory to surgeons: they like to be able to follow through to complete recovery, and we like to accompany women with training and literacy and psychosocial support. Although this provides teaching time to local doctors, there must be a better way to provide continuing medical education to the rural medical staff of Congo.','From Lyn Lusi in GomaWe are working with Lyn to try to better determine the specific needs at Heal Africa. The Norwegian development staff is on vacation but we should connect shortly. I\'m going to try to steer their assistance to Heal Africa if I can. Otherwise, we\'ve had marathon meetings with all the key players to follow up on your trip to DRC. There is so much that needs to be done and Congress is already asking for reports. Dear Melanne, It is very kind of you to write to me. Eve had already told me from you that there is more interpretation than fact in the new hospital story, and I really apologise for the embarrassment that our reaction and the echoes from our friends will have caused you and Secretary Mrs Clinton. The fact that you came, and gave priority to the catastrophic epidemic of rape in our country gives a clear and loud signal that the most powerful nation in the world has put Congo\'s women at the top of their agenda. Thank you for your questions about the best way forward for training in dealing with fistula. Our approach is in some ways different from Panzi, because we are so limited by our facilities: we have to do our surgical work by \'campaigns\' ? this month, a vvf campaign; next month, a cleft lip and palate campaign; then a club foot and post polio campaign. This lack of space, with our commitment to training 12 Congolese doctors in six specialist areas of medicine, limits us considerably, and makes our medical teams compete with each other for OR time and beds. To deal with the cases waiting in rural areas, we regularly send our surgical specialists on outreach: in July, they operated in Kasongo (South Maniema), in August at home in Goma, in September in Adi, in October in South Maniema and November back in Adi, December, here in Goma. Outreach is very unsatisfactory to surgeons: they like to be able to follow through to complete recovery, and we like to accompany women with training and literacy and psychosocial support. Although this provides teaching time to local doctors, there must be a better way to provide continuing medical education to the rural medical staff of Congo.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Five_Americans',2,1,'2252 - C05763014.txt','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. Usman Anwar, police chief in Sargodha, where the men were arrested this month, said emails had revealed plans for the young men from Virginia to travel to a Pakistani nuclear power plant. We believe that they were supposed to be used inside Pakistan, Anwar told Reuters by telephone. In their last email to the Taliban, we found they mentioned the Chashma Nuclear Plant and that\'s why they were going to Mianwali (district). Best regards, Adam Packer Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. Usman Anwar, police chief in Sargodha, where the men were arrested this month, said emails had revealed plans for the young men from Virginia to travel to a Pakistani nuclear power plant. \"We believe that they were supposed to be used inside Pakistan,\" Anwar told Reuters by telephone. \"In their last email to the Taliban, we found they mentioned the Chashma Nuclear Plant and that\'s why they were going to Mianwali (district).\" Best regards, Adam Packer Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Five_Americans',2,1,'2253 - C05763015.txt','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksB6 ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. Usman Anwar police chief in Sargodha, where the men were arrested this month, said emails had revealed plans for the young men from Virginia to travel to a Pakistani nuclear power plant. We believe that they were supposed to be used inside Pakistan, Anwar told Reuters by telephone. In their last email to the Taliban, we found they mentioned the Chashma Nuclear Plant and that\'s why they were going to Mianwali (district). Best regards,','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksB6 ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. Usman Anwar; police chief in Sargodha, where the men were arrested this month, said emails had revealed plans for the young men from Virginia to travel to a Pakistani nuclear power plant. \"We believe that they were supposed to be used inside Pakistan,\" Anwar told Reuters by telephone. \"In their last email to the Taliban, we found they mentioned the Chashma Nuclear Plant and that\'s why they were going to Mianwali (district).\" Best regards,'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Flagellation',1,1,'1903 - C05762423.txt','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks. Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting God is Great, mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, \"I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks.\" Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting \"God is Great,\" mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Flag_of_the_United_States',1,1,'29 - C05739590.txt','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation, is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by we. From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger, theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled Innocence of Muslims) by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different we. From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere. Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published asThis Is Water, novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the natural, basic self-centeredness that puts me at the center of the world. This unconscious default setting fosters the sort of blind certainty that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that default setting ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of \"The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation,\" is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by \"we.\" From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, \"There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger,\" theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled \"Innocence of Muslims\") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different \"we.\" From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, \"I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere.\" \"Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet,\" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. \"The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.\" In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as\"This Is Water,\" novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the \"natural, basic self-centeredness\" that puts \"me\" at the center of the world. This unconscious \"default setting\" fosters the sort of \"blind certainty\" that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that \"default setting\" ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Flathead_River',1,1,'3241 - C05765688.txt','Letter from Senator BaucusAttachments: 2009 11 09 17 07 26.pdf H RC: Here is background on the letter from Baucus and the anticipated response prepared by H. Take a look and see if you want to go in a different direction. Including the background below so you have the context for the letter. Nora: I\'m responding on Tom\'s behalf. We\'ve drafted up a letter in response, and I believe it\'s with H right now. We\'ve had a near-constant dialogue with Baucus\' office on this, and I\'m afraid we haven\'t been able to, and aren\'t likely in the near future, to satisfy them. 1) Development and environmental protection on the Flathead River is a long-running source of tension between Montana and British Columbia. To protect the Flathead Basin, Sen. Baucus has long championed restrictions against development on both sides of the border. 2) Over the years, the USG has worked closely with the Canadian federal government to ensure several Canadian mining proposals were fully assessed for environmental impact. To date, the British Columbia provincial government has not approved any mining proposals in the Flathead Basin?and there are no additional proposals on the horizon. 3) The Senator would like to see B.C. and Canada move toward a more permanent way to protect the region, rather than having to battle each new mining proposal. For example, environmental NGOs advocate the Canadians establishing a national park or other development moratorium. 4) While we certainly agree with that approach in principal, the problem is that under Canada\'s system, provincial governments hold the authority over natural resource management. Therefore, even though the Canadian park service likewise would favor a national park in the northern Flathead Basin, nothing can happen without the agreement of the Province of British Columbia. 5) British Columbia has informed us that they see no need for broader, more permanent protections in the Flathead Basin, and believe their environmental assessment process gives adequate protection against development-related threats. 6) Because of the federal-provincial dynamic in Canada, the Canadian federal government can\'t really compel British Columbia to establish permanent protections in the Flathead Basin. 7) Glacier National Park and the Canadian Waterton Lakes National Park are U.N. World Heritage Sites. The U.N. World Heritage committee recently sent a mission to the Flathead basin, to assess potential threats to the two national parks. Their report is expected this month or next. The release of the report will provide us an opportunity to engage B.C. and Canada again on the future of the Flathead region. Hi Tom. I don\'t think you ever followed back up on this. Can you let me know how we can address his concerns? Thanks.','Letter from Senator BaucusAttachments: 2009 11 09 17 07 26.pdf H RC: Here is background on the letter from Baucus and the anticipated response prepared by H. Take a look and see if you want to go in a different direction. Including the background below so you have the context for the letter. Nora: I\'m responding on Tom\'s behalf. We\'ve drafted up a letter in response, and I believe it\'s with H right now. We\'ve had a near-constant dialogue with Baucus\' office on this, and I\'m afraid we haven\'t been able to, and aren\'t likely in the near future, to satisfy them. 1) Development and environmental protection on the Flathead River is a long-running source of tension between Montana and British Columbia. To protect the Flathead Basin, Sen. Baucus has long championed restrictions against development on both sides of the border. 2) Over the years, the USG has worked closely with the Canadian federal government to ensure several Canadian mining proposals were fully assessed for environmental impact. To date, the British Columbia provincial government has not approved any mining proposals in the Flathead Basin?and there are no additional proposals on the horizon. 3) The Senator would like to see B.C. and Canada move toward a more permanent way to protect the region, rather than having to battle each new mining proposal. For example, environmental NGOs advocate the Canadians establishing a national park or other development moratorium. 4) While we certainly agree with that approach in principal, the problem is that under Canada\'s system, provincial governments hold the authority over natural resource management. Therefore, even though the Canadian park service likewise would favor a national park in the northern Flathead Basin, nothing can happen without the agreement of the Province of British Columbia. 5) British Columbia has informed us that they see no need for broader, more permanent protections in the Flathead Basin, and believe their environmental assessment process gives adequate protection against development-related threats. 6) Because of the federal-provincial dynamic in Canada, the Canadian federal government can\'t really compel British Columbia to establish permanent protections in the Flathead Basin. 7) Glacier National Park and the Canadian Waterton Lakes National Park are U.N. World Heritage Sites. The U.N. World Heritage committee recently sent a mission to the Flathead basin, to assess potential threats to the two national parks. Their report is expected this month or next. The release of the report will provide us an opportunity to engage B.C. and Canada again on the future of the Flathead region. Hi Tom. I don\'t think you ever followed back up on this. Can you let me know how we can address his concerns? Thanks.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Flickr',1,1,'1248 - C05760568.txt','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an ask-the-secretary column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to text the secretary. (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals, said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an \"ask-the-secretary\" column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to \"text the secretary.\" (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) \"New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals,\" said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Flight_controller',1,1,'274 - C05739883.txt','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government; however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya; if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Florence',1,1,'1605 - C05761445.txt','from rome... SidHillary: I\'m on train until 1 pm (six hours ahead), my cell works anywhere . Sid Can you talk? What # should I call? Hillary: In Rome, on way to Florence to NYU Center on Law and Security Conference. Here\'s the point: While here, I had dinner tonight with Shaun Woodward (meeting with Pope on N. Ireland). He told me he\'s meeting with Jim Steinberg on Friday. He told me things you would in my judgment want and need to hear because they will likely involve your personal role. I think you should step in and ask him to tell you directly. I also should relate to you when I return information about Brown government re foreign ministry: Meetings here with former PM Amato, former amb. Saleo, key journalists for Correire, Repubblica, Europa, RAI, etc, new re Berlusconi, as usual the real story is not what\'s public. Sid','from rome... SidHillary: I\'m on train until 1 pm (six hours ahead), my cell works anywhere . Sid Can you talk? What # should I call? Hillary: In Rome, on way to Florence to NYU Center on Law and Security Conference. Here\'s the point: While here, I had dinner tonight with Shaun Woodward (meeting with Pope on N. Ireland). He told me he\'s meeting with Jim Steinberg on Friday. He told me things you would in my judgment want and need to hear because they will likely involve your personal role. I think you should step in and ask him to tell you directly. I also should relate to you when I return information about Brown government re foreign ministry: Meetings here with former PM Amato, former amb. Saleo, key journalists for Correire, Repubblica, Europa, RAI, etc, new re Berlusconi, as usual the real story is not what\'s public. Sid'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Florida',13,1,'1012 - C05760221.txt','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiThat\'s very nice--high praise indeed, and in the Cong Record for prosperity! FYI IRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes.','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiThat\'s very nice--high praise indeed, and in the Cong Record for prosperity! FYI IRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Florida',13,1,'112 - C05739688.txt','Holder PDBNo I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend. Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pin. He said that it does not have to be secure_ Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7pm to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9arn, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know.. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoucl (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to lOarn. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDBNo I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend. Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pin. He said that it does not have to be secure_ Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7pm to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9arn, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know.. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoucl (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to lOarn. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Florida',13,1,'113 - C05739689.txt','Holder PDS PDBIs Dan coming at 9? No I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend, Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK MI Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 israell PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Alati-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud CT) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King _Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so i missed Dan. Could he come back after finish my calls? But don\'t have the call schedule yet so don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDS PDBIs Dan coming at 9? No I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend, Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK MI Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 israell PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Alati-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud CT) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King _Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so i missed Dan. Could he come back after finish my calls? But don\'t have the call schedule yet so don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Florida',13,1,'1345 - C05760767.txt','Haiti Dinner Invite ListAttachments: 2009-04-08 Dinner Invite List.docx Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC *advocate, chronicled Haitian political developments and immigration Tel: lyelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CUNY College *expert on Caribbean security Tel: Brian Concannon Director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti *Lead lawyer in Raboteau case Paul Collier Professor of Economics Oxford University *expert in development economics, author of Haiti special report commissioned by the UN SYG Fax: +44-(0)1865 281447 Nicholas Kristof','Haiti Dinner Invite ListAttachments: 2009-04-08 Dinner Invite List.docx Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC *advocate, chronicled Haitian political developments and immigration Tel: lyelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CUNY College *expert on Caribbean security Tel: Brian Concannon Director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti *Lead lawyer in Raboteau case Paul Collier Professor of Economics Oxford University *expert in development economics, author of Haiti special report commissioned by the UN SYG Fax: +44-(0)1865 281447 Nicholas Kristof'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Florida',13,1,'1349 - C05760772.txt','Haiti Dinner Invite ListYes ? we can discuss ? and in the interim we\'ll check on the additional names you listed. We did not ask Will ask AMS re: Also asked yet ? he would be on staff list as opposed to outside guest (eg., WH folks will be with DOS foil(s) but they did not get back yet with any names. cdm Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC','Haiti Dinner Invite ListYes ? we can discuss ? and in the interim we\'ll check on the additional names you listed. We did not ask Will ask AMS re: Also asked yet ? he would be on staff list as opposed to outside guest (eg., WH folks will be with DOS foil(s) but they did not get back yet with any names. cdm Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Florida',13,1,'1922 - C05762459.txt','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide legal peace from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have no confidence in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide \"legal peace\" from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors; have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors; have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have \"no confidence\" in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Florida',13,1,'243 - C05739846.txt','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards $130 million for diplomatic security personnel and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards; $130 million for diplomatic security personnel; and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Florida',13,1,'266 - C05739874.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contactFYI Very interesting report. By chance, Imet with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abclel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Barge in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousarra al Juwali and Prime Minister Abdurrahirn el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement fl Eastern Libya.','Latest from HRC\'s contactFYI Very interesting report. By chance, Imet with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abclel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Barge in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousarra al Juwali and Prime Minister Abdurrahirn el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement fl Eastern Libya.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Florida',13,1,'3001 - C05764853.txt','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiIRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my longstanding commitment to assist the Haitian people in their pursuit of a stable, prosperous and democratic future. During my trip to Haiti, I was reminded of the tremendous challenges facing this island nation. The U.N.\'s appointment of President Clinton as special envoy to Haiti has helped to keep a much-needed spotlight on Haiti. President Clinton\'s appointment of Dr. Paul Farmer as the Deputy U.N. Special Envoy for Haiti, adds an invaluable wealth of experience and knowledge to the U.N.\'s work in Haiti. As a founder of Partners in Health and the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti, Dr. Farmer has demonstrated a selfless commitment to the advancement of health and democracy in Haiti for the past 20 years. I have witnessed firsthand Dr. Farmer\'s dedication to helping improve the lives of those in need. He has strong south Florida ties. I am proud to call him a friend, along with our mutual friend, Jennie Block, who has also worked so hard on issues of concern to the Haitian community. I understand that the conference on the Inter-American Development Bank in Haiti went quite well. I was pleased to see that the United Nations voted unanimously this week to extend the authorization for the U.N. Mission in Haiti for another year. I would also like to take a moment to express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in last weekend\'s plane crash during a U.N. mission. The U.N. mission in Haiti has helped to play an important role in bringing security and stability to some of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Haiti. I continue to support its mission and the many men and women from around the world who work to carry it out.','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiIRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my longstanding commitment to assist the Haitian people in their pursuit of a stable, prosperous and democratic future. During my trip to Haiti, I was reminded of the tremendous challenges facing this island nation. The U.N.\'s appointment of President Clinton as special envoy to Haiti has helped to keep a much-needed spotlight on Haiti. President Clinton\'s appointment of Dr. Paul Farmer as the Deputy U.N. Special Envoy for Haiti, adds an invaluable wealth of experience and knowledge to the U.N.\'s work in Haiti. As a founder of Partners in Health and the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti, Dr. Farmer has demonstrated a selfless commitment to the advancement of health and democracy in Haiti for the past 20 years. I have witnessed firsthand Dr. Farmer\'s dedication to helping improve the lives of those in need. He has strong south Florida ties. I am proud to call him a friend, along with our mutual friend, Jennie Block, who has also worked so hard on issues of concern to the Haitian community. I understand that the conference on the Inter-American Development Bank in Haiti went quite well. I was pleased to see that the United Nations voted unanimously this week to extend the authorization for the U.N. Mission in Haiti for another year. I would also like to take a moment to express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in last weekend\'s plane crash during a U.N. mission. The U.N. mission in Haiti has helped to play an important role in bringing security and stability to some of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Haiti. I continue to support its mission and the many men and women from around the world who work to carry it out.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Florida',13,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Florida',13,1,'3432 - C05766034.txt','Rep. Meek is Haiti - detailsFlew into Santo Domingo last night. Went overland to PaP. With Amb. Merten in Haiti. About to do an aerial tour w/Amb. Planning on going out with S. Florida search and response teams. (Was former State trooper so we think he has some experience in search and rescue, but cannot know for sure.) He\'s doing this on his own, so we\'re not sure what he\'s planning. His staff had been trying to persuade him not to travel for at least the immediate future, but it clearly didn\'t work. He has received too many phone calls from constituents encouraging him to go. Contacts in his office: Clarence Williams, Chief of Staff Hassan Christian, (Cell Phone) (I\'ve been talking to him.)','Rep. Meek is Haiti - detailsFlew into Santo Domingo last night. Went overland to PaP. With Amb. Merten in Haiti. About to do an aerial tour w/Amb. Planning on going out with S. Florida search and response teams. (Was former State trooper so we think he has some experience in search and rescue, but cannot know for sure.) He\'s doing this on his own, so we\'re not sure what he\'s planning. His staff had been trying to persuade him not to travel for at least the immediate future, but it clearly didn\'t work. He has received too many phone calls from constituents encouraging him to go. Contacts in his office: Clarence Williams, Chief of Staff Hassan Christian, (Cell Phone) (I\'ve been talking to him.)'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Florida',13,1,'3438 - C05766042.txt','Rep. Meek is Haiti - detailsFlew into Santo Domingo last night. Went overland to PaP. With Amb. Merten in Haiti. About to do an aerial tour w/Amb. Planning on going out with S. Florida search and response teams. (Was former State trooper so we think he has some experience in search and rescue, but cannot know for sure.) He\'s doing this on his own, so we\'re not sure what he\'s planning. His staff had been trying to persuade him not to travel for at least the immediate future, but it clearly didn\'t work. He has received too many phone calls from constituents encouraging him to go. Contacts in his office: Clarence Williams Chief of Staff Hassan Christian. (Cell Phone) (I\'ve been talking to him.)','Rep. Meek is Haiti - detailsFlew into Santo Domingo last night. Went overland to PaP. With Amb. Merten in Haiti. About to do an aerial tour w/Amb. Planning on going out with S. Florida search and response teams. (Was former State trooper so we think he has some experience in search and rescue, but cannot know for sure.) He\'s doing this on his own, so we\'re not sure what he\'s planning. His staff had been trying to persuade him not to travel for at least the immediate future, but it clearly didn\'t work. He has received too many phone calls from constituents encouraging him to go. Contacts in his office: Clarence Williams Chief of Staff Hassan Christian. (Cell Phone) (I\'ve been talking to him.)'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Florida',13,1,'3566 - C05766253.txt','Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon HoldSubject: Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon Hold WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment. WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment.','Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon HoldSubject: Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon Hold WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment. WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment.'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'1005 - C05760214.txt','SpanishOk. Fm moratinos just called for you. Wants to talk about honduras. I\'m tracking down torn for an update for you.','SpanishOk. Fm moratinos just called for you. Wants to talk about honduras. I\'m tracking down torn for an update for you.'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'1006 - C05760215.txt','SpanishIn about 10 minutes. Tom needs to update you before you talk to moratinos. So will connect torn to house, and then moratinos after? Ok? Ok. Fm moratinos just called for you. Wants to talk about honduras. I\'m tracking down tom for an update for you.','SpanishIn about 10 minutes. Tom needs to update you before you talk to moratinos. So will connect torn to house, and then moratinos after? Ok? Ok. Fm moratinos just called for you. Wants to talk about honduras. I\'m tracking down tom for an update for you.'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'112 - C05739688.txt','Holder PDBNo I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend. Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pin. He said that it does not have to be secure_ Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7pm to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9arn, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know.. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoucl (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to lOarn. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDBNo I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend. Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pin. He said that it does not have to be secure_ Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7pm to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9arn, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know.. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoucl (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to lOarn. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'113 - C05739689.txt','Holder PDS PDBIs Dan coming at 9? No I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend, Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK MI Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 israell PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Alati-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud CT) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King _Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so i missed Dan. Could he come back after finish my calls? But don\'t have the call schedule yet so don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDS PDBIs Dan coming at 9? No I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend, Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK MI Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 israell PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Alati-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud CT) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King _Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so i missed Dan. Could he come back after finish my calls? But don\'t have the call schedule yet so don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'1185 - C05760477.txt','But fm lieberman is confirmed for 7:30. Sending call sheet now.Ok. Also pls','But fm lieberman is confirmed for 7:30. Sending call sheet now.Ok. Also pls'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'1224 - C05760533.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'1226 - C05760535.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callWhat is Gordon\'s email? I couldn\'t get address off this traffic. No I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? B6 I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callWhat is Gordon\'s email? I couldn\'t get address off this traffic. No I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? B6 I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'1425 - C05761138.txt','GuineaGood catch, Jeff! Yes--two issues. There will be a contact group about Guinea that the French want us to be strong on too. Sorry for the confusion. I have left a message on the phone number of my French counterpart. I am sure he\'ll call me back, as he always does. Jeffrey Feltman Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaGood catch, Jeff! Yes--two issues. There will be a contact group about Guinea that the French want us to be strong on too. Sorry for the confusion. I have left a message on the phone number of my French counterpart. I am sure he\'ll call me back, as he always does. Jeffrey Feltman Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'1435 - C05761153.txt','TomorrowI\'ve been working on it. We can clear tomorrow. We will insert schedule into the rest of the week and send you a revised line block. If we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Rade let, MCC choice 4:45pm','TomorrowI\'ve been working on it. We can clear tomorrow. We will insert schedule into the rest of the week and send you a revised line block. If we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Rade let, MCC choice 4:45pm'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'1443 - C05761165.txt','ScheduleYes, everything is being readjusted including the personnel meetings. Angolan FM -- yes, I can set that up. And yes, invited to the Initiative for Global Development but after running the invitation by senior staff here and having a candid conversation with Suzy George (Albright is not pushing this event), the recommendation was to decline especially given how hectic this week is going to be. A few items: Are you able to move everything from today to later in the week? What about the personnel meetings? Am I seeing the Angolan FM when he visits May 19-22? Was I invited by Powell and Albright to attend the Initiative for Global Development event this Wed-Thurs at the Willard Hotel?','ScheduleYes, everything is being readjusted including the personnel meetings. Angolan FM -- yes, I can set that up. And yes, invited to the Initiative for Global Development but after running the invitation by senior staff here and having a candid conversation with Suzy George (Albright is not pushing this event), the recommendation was to decline especially given how hectic this week is going to be. A few items: Are you able to move everything from today to later in the week? What about the personnel meetings? Am I seeing the Angolan FM when he visits May 19-22? Was I invited by Powell and Albright to attend the Initiative for Global Development event this Wed-Thurs at the Willard Hotel?'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'1444 - C05761166.txt','ScheduleOne more item -- I am sure you noticed on the line block the possible meeting with Peres around 9:00am. If we were to do this meeting, we would have to go to his hotel in Woodley Park -- we asked if he would come to State and they pushed back. Do you feel strongly about doing this meeting or should I go ahead and let them know we need to take a pass this time? A few items: Are you able to move everything from today to later in the week? What about the personnel meetings? Am I seeing the Angolan FM when he visits May 19-22? Was I invited by Powell and Albright to attend the Initiative for Global Development event this Wed-Thurs at the Willard Hotel?','ScheduleOne more item -- I am sure you noticed on the line block the possible meeting with Peres around 9:00am. If we were to do this meeting, we would have to go to his hotel in Woodley Park -- we asked if he would come to State and they pushed back. Do you feel strongly about doing this meeting or should I go ahead and let them know we need to take a pass this time? A few items: Are you able to move everything from today to later in the week? What about the personnel meetings? Am I seeing the Angolan FM when he visits May 19-22? Was I invited by Powell and Albright to attend the Initiative for Global Development event this Wed-Thurs at the Willard Hotel?'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'1466 - C05761209.txt','GuineaI spoke w French FM Kouchner','GuineaI spoke w French FM Kouchner'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'1946 - C05762527.txt','Thank you note to Mexican FMMadam Secretary - I just confirmed that you sent a thank you note to Mexican FM Patricia Espinosa Cantellano 4','Thank you note to Mexican FMMadam Secretary - I just confirmed that you sent a thank you note to Mexican FM Patricia Espinosa Cantellano 4'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'2045 - C05762682.txt','ArgentinaThe FM just told me that Arturo had been there yesterday and had insulted their country. He was very upset and said I needed to do damage control. Can you figure out what he\'s talking about? Thx.','ArgentinaThe FM just told me that Arturo had been there yesterday and had insulted their country. He was very upset and said I needed to do damage control. Can you figure out what he\'s talking about? Thx.'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'2046 - C05762683.txt','ArgentinaHe\'s standing right inside the door here. On it. The FM just told me that Arturo had been there yesterday and had insulted their country. He was very upset and said I needed to do damage control. Can you figure out what he\'s talking about? Thx.','ArgentinaHe\'s standing right inside the door here. On it. The FM just told me that Arturo had been there yesterday and had insulted their country. He was very upset and said I needed to do damage control. Can you figure out what he\'s talking about? Thx.'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'2546 - C05763995.txt','ColumbiaDCA negotiations are still on for week after next (11-13 Aug), as requested. Amb Barco called to request that we slide right one day (13,14 Aug). They requested this based on a visit of Mexican President Calderon - who will visit Bogota (10-12 Aug). The dep FM and some MinDef officials want to be in Bogota for Calderon\'s visit. Let me know if you have any other questions. Will the DCA team be in Columbia in early August? I thought we had set that up but heard today they might not get there until September. What\'s the plan? 342','ColumbiaDCA negotiations are still on for week after next (11-13 Aug), as requested. Amb Barco called to request that we slide right one day (13,14 Aug). They requested this based on a visit of Mexican President Calderon - who will visit Bogota (10-12 Aug). The dep FM and some MinDef officials want to be in Bogota for Calderon\'s visit. Let me know if you have any other questions. Will the DCA team be in Columbia in early August? I thought we had set that up but heard today they might not get there until September. What\'s the plan? 342'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'2623 - C05764136.txt','Turkish FM callI need to see rrienicon lo foLowup. He covered so many subjects and I didn\'t have time to respond so I will need to talk w him again this weekend. 65','Turkish FM callI need to see rrienicon lo; foLowup. He covered so many subjects and I didn\'t have time to respond so I will need to talk w him again this weekend. 65'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'2769 - C05764445.txt','AmorimBrazilian fm asking to talk to you this afternoon about honduras. He prefers later in afternoon. We are getting a call sheet for you.','AmorimBrazilian fm asking to talk to you this afternoon about honduras. He prefers later in afternoon. We are getting a call sheet for you.'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'2989 - C05764831.txt','SpanishTom needs to update you before you talk to moratinos. So will connect torn to house, and then moratinos after? Ok? Ok. Fm moratinos just called for you. Wants to talk about honduras. I\'m tracking down torn for an update for you.','SpanishTom needs to update you before you talk to moratinos. So will connect torn to house, and then moratinos after? Ok? Ok. Fm moratinos just called for you. Wants to talk about honduras. I\'m tracking down torn for an update for you.'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'3040 - C05764916.txt','OprahCan we set up turkish fm call tomorrow? Ok. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you as B6 He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? 338 The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 339','OprahCan we set up turkish fm call tomorrow? Ok. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you as B6 He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? 338 The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 339'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'3044 - C05764924.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callHe can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 346','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callHe can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 346'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'3049 - C05764929.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w the yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. Asa Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 359','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w the yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. Asa Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 359'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'3051 - C05764931.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? lAct She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? lAct She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'3052 - C05764932.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callPhil is GordonPH@state.gov What is Gordon\'s email? I couldn\'t get address off this traffic. B6 167 B6 No I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w the yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 370','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callPhil is GordonPH@state.gov What is Gordon\'s email? I couldn\'t get address off this traffic. B6 167 B6 No I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w the yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil 370'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'333 - C05758455.txt','ScheduleA few items: Are you able to move everything from today to later in the week? What about the personnel meetings? Am I seeing the Angolan FM when he visits May 19-22? Was I invited by Powell and Albright to attend the Initiative for Global Development event this Wed-Thurs at the Willard Hotel?','ScheduleA few items: Are you able to move everything from today to later in the week? What about the personnel meetings? Am I seeing the Angolan FM when he visits May 19-22? Was I invited by Powell and Albright to attend the Initiative for Global Development event this Wed-Thurs at the Willard Hotel?'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'3417 - C05766009.txt','But fm lieberman is confirmed for 7:30. Sending call sheet now.Ok Ok. Also pls','But fm lieberman is confirmed for 7:30. Sending call sheet now.Ok Ok. Also pls'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'3477 - C05766091.txt','GuineaI spoke w French FM Kouchner','GuineaI spoke w French FM Kouchner'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'3563 - C05766249.txt','ArgentinaThe FM just told me that Arturo had been there yesterday and had insulted their country. He was very upset and said I needed to do damage control. Can you figure out what he\'s talking about? Thx.','ArgentinaThe FM just told me that Arturo had been there yesterday and had insulted their country. He was very upset and said I needed to do damage control. Can you figure out what he\'s talking about? Thx.'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'358 - C05758504.txt','ScheduleAm I seeing both Miliband and Kouchener this week? Am I seeing the Angola FM btw May 19-22? Can I fly to W\'chester Tues night and fly back out of LaGuardia after NYU?','ScheduleAm I seeing both Miliband and Kouchener this week? Am I seeing the Angola FM btw May 19-22? Can I fly to W\'chester Tues night and fly back out of LaGuardia after NYU?'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'FM_broadcasting',30,1,'359 - C05758505.txt','ScheduleOk Yes to Kouchner, Miliband and Angolian FM. Unfortunately, we need to choose one airport because of cost -- we could fly into White Plains on Tuesday night. On Wednesday, leave Yankee Stadium and drive back up to White Plains. Am I seeing both Miliband and Kouchener this week? Am I seeing the Angola FM btw May 19-22? Can I fly to W\'chester Tues night and fly back out of LaGuardia after NYU?','ScheduleOk Yes to Kouchner, Miliband and Angolian FM. Unfortunately, we need to choose one airport because of cost -- we could fly into White Plains on Tuesday night. On Wednesday, leave Yankee Stadium and drive back up to White Plains. Am I seeing both Miliband and Kouchener this week? Am I seeing the Angola FM btw May 19-22? Can I fly to W\'chester Tues night and fly back out of LaGuardia after NYU?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'FM_broadcast_band',1,1,'1084 - C05760331.txt','UpdateI do not think I\'m supposed to be here. I don\'t see another FM. Can you check? Huma/Jake: Just got further updates from a de facto rep and Amb Llorens. The de facto authorities have decided to turn this exercise into a sort of loya girga to get buy-in for M\'s departure. This evening the discussions included religious groups and business leaders. Tomorrow government officials and others. My de facto contact says results tonight were good although it was not easy for many to accept the logic behind M\'s exit. He said the US once again has been the catalyst for movement in Honduras. Thinking is now for a Monday announcement. We\'ll stay on it and update you. ck','UpdateI do not think I\'m supposed to be here. I don\'t see another FM. Can you check? Huma/Jake: Just got further updates from a de facto rep and Amb Llorens. The de facto authorities have decided to turn this exercise into a sort of loya girga to get buy-in for M\'s departure. This evening the discussions included religious groups and business leaders. Tomorrow government officials and others. My de facto contact says results tonight were good although it was not easy for many to accept the logic behind M\'s exit. He said the US once again has been the catalyst for movement in Honduras. Thinking is now for a Monday announcement. We\'ll stay on it and update you. ck'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Focus_Features',1,1,'1977 - C05762573.txt','WJCBill Clinton to visit Haiti Monday as UN special envoy 07/02/2009 16:58 UNITED NATIONS, July 2, 2009 (AFP) - Former US president Bill Clinton will travel to Haiti Monday for his first visit as UN special envoy to the Caribbean nation, the world body announced Thursday. Clinton, who was appointed to the post by UN chief Ban Ki-moon last month, is to confer with government officials about how to best support the efforts to prepare for hurricanes, generate new jobs and enhance the delivery of basic social services, UN spokeswoman Michele Montas told reporters. The former US president will also focus on how to ensure that the United Nations, civil society and the donor community align their activities with the government\'s recovery plan as well as with each other, she added. It will be Clinton\'s his second trip to Haiti this year. In March, he and Ban toured Haiti together and urged the international community to continue to aid the impoverished Caribbean country. Clinton, who visited Haiti while president in 1995, was the first US leader to travel to the country while in office since Franklin Roosevelt in 1934. The former US president has sought to focus world attention on Haiti which was devastated by hurricanes last year and is the poorest country in the western hemisphere.','WJCBill Clinton to visit Haiti Monday as UN special envoy 07/02/2009 16:58 UNITED NATIONS, July 2, 2009 (AFP) - Former US president Bill Clinton will travel to Haiti Monday for his first visit as UN special envoy to the Caribbean nation, the world body announced Thursday. Clinton, who was appointed to the post by UN chief Ban Ki-moon last month, is to confer with government officials \"about how to best support the efforts to prepare for hurricanes, generate new jobs and enhance the delivery of basic social services,\" UN spokeswoman Michele Montas told reporters. The former US president \"will also focus on how to ensure that the United Nations, civil society and the donor community align their activities with the government\'s recovery plan as well as with each other,\" she added. It will be Clinton\'s his second trip to Haiti this year. In March, he and Ban toured Haiti together and urged the international community to continue to aid the impoverished Caribbean country. Clinton, who visited Haiti while president in 1995, was the first US leader to travel to the country while in office since Franklin Roosevelt in 1934. The former US president has sought to focus world attention on Haiti which was devastated by hurricanes last year and is the poorest country in the western hemisphere.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Foggy_Bottom',3,1,'1248 - C05760568.txt','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an ask-the-secretary column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to text the secretary. (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals, said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an \"ask-the-secretary\" column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to \"text the secretary.\" (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) \"New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals,\" said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Foggy_Bottom',3,1,'181 - C05739774.txt','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Foggy_Bottom',3,1,'2764 - C05764432.txt','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her defense of Hillary in her essay Obama\'s Other Wife was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the team of rivals cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her \"defense\" of Hillary in her essay \"Obama\'s Other Wife\" was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the \"team of rivals\" cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Food_and_Agriculture_Organization',4,1,'1022 - C05760235.txt','REVISED Call Sheet S UNSYG UNGAWhat\'s wrong w. Diouf? I\'m up and about so call if you can. See 13/1- huma will print and provide call sheet Cheryl, We spoke with 10, EEB, and Amb. Cousin after the meeting today and came up with the following revision to S\'s call points. We decided the best language would be for the Secretary to say that if UNSYG cannot co-host, that she would welcome the participation of his representative. The important point here is that we do not want the FAO head ? Jacques Diouf ? to end-up co-hosting the UNGA event, and everyone agreed there was a danger Ban ki-Moon would suggest he do so. In the background at the bottom I included a point stressing that we do not want Diouf to co-host. Thanks, Marisa','REVISED Call Sheet S UNSYG UNGAWhat\'s wrong w. Diouf? I\'m up and about so call if you can. See 13/1- huma will print and provide call sheet Cheryl, We spoke with 10, EEB, and Amb. Cousin after the meeting today and came up with the following revision to S\'s call points. We decided the best language would be for the Secretary to say that if UNSYG cannot co-host, that she would welcome the participation of his representative. The important point here is that we do not want the FAO head ? Jacques Diouf ? to end-up co-hosting the UNGA event, and everyone agreed there was a danger Ban ki-Moon would suggest he do so. In the background at the bottom I included a point stressing that we do not want Diouf to co-host. Thanks, Marisa'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Food_and_Agriculture_Organization',4,1,'2793 - C05764488.txt','REVISED Call Sheet S UNSYG UNGACheryl, We spoke with 10, EEB, and Amb. Cousin after the meeting today and came up with the following revision to S\'s call points. We decided the best language would be for the Secretary to say that if UNSYG cannot co-host, that she would welcome the participation of his representative. The important point here is that we do not want the FAO head - Jacques Diouf ?to end-up co-hosting the UNGA event, and everyone agreed there was a danger Ban ki-Moon would suggest he do so. In the background at the bottom I included a point stressing that we do not want Diouf to co-host. Thanks, Marisa 1Q','REVISED Call Sheet S UNSYG UNGACheryl, We spoke with 10, EEB, and Amb. Cousin after the meeting today and came up with the following revision to S\'s call points. We decided the best language would be for the Secretary to say that if UNSYG cannot co-host, that she would welcome the participation of his representative. The important point here is that we do not want the FAO head - Jacques Diouf ?to end-up co-hosting the UNGA event, and everyone agreed there was a danger Ban ki-Moon would suggest he do so. In the background at the bottom I included a point stressing that we do not want Diouf to co-host. Thanks, Marisa 1Q'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Food_and_Agriculture_Organization',4,1,'2797 - C05764493.txt','REVISED Call Sheet S UNSYG UNGAHave kidlets beside me so will call later Cdm What\'s wrong w. Diouf? I\'m up and about so call if you can. See 13/1- huma will print and provide call sheet Cheryl, We spoke with 10, EEB, and Amb. Cousin after the meeting today and came up with the following revision to S\'s call points. We decided the best language would be for the Secretary to say that if UNSYG cannot co-host, that she would welcome the participation of his representative. The important point here is that we do not want the FAO head - Jacques Diouf ? to end-up co-hosting the UNGA event, and everyone agreed there was a danger Ban ki-Moon would suggest he do so. In the background at the bottom I included a point stressing that we do not want Diouf to co-host. nA','REVISED Call Sheet S UNSYG UNGAHave kidlets beside me so will call later Cdm What\'s wrong w. Diouf? I\'m up and about so call if you can. See 13/1- huma will print and provide call sheet Cheryl, We spoke with 10, EEB, and Amb. Cousin after the meeting today and came up with the following revision to S\'s call points. We decided the best language would be for the Secretary to say that if UNSYG cannot co-host, that she would welcome the participation of his representative. The important point here is that we do not want the FAO head - Jacques Diouf ? to end-up co-hosting the UNGA event, and everyone agreed there was a danger Ban ki-Moon would suggest he do so. In the background at the bottom I included a point stressing that we do not want Diouf to co-host. nA'),(12.875503299472802,6.437751649736401,2500,'Food_and_Agriculture_Organization',4,2,'2966 - C05764785.txt','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers, the FAO said. Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region, it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses, the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- \"may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers,\" the FAO said. \"Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region,\" it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. \"The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses,\" the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Food_chain',1,1,'1768 - C05761859.txt','Concept Paper for World Food Prize Remarks - Attached and Below (Drafted by MeganRooney) Attachments: world food prize concept note 060609.doc June 6,2009 11:30am Rooney (x7-7203, CONCEPT NOTE FOR WORLD FOOD PRIZE CEREMONY Thursday, June 11, 2009 This speech is an opportunity to signal the urgency of the problem of global hunger connect it to an array of global issues, including economic development, health and education, expanding opportunity for women, and political stability and declare the Administration\'s commitment to tackling hunger at its roots, through effective and efficient collaboration with an array of partners. Additionally, your remarks can point to a shift from past approaches by emphasizing the need to support local solutions and focus on long-term sustainability to help people feed themselves and reduce the need for emergency assistance down the road. The speech could be framed as follows: THE PRIZE AND PRIZE-WINNER You can begin by announcing the winner of the 2009 World Food Prize, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta. He has a remarkable story: born in a mud hut in Ethiopia, he got his PhD from Purdue University in plant breeding and genetics and developed strains of sorghum that are drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resistant to the Striga weed, which devastates crops across Africa. Outside the lab, he helped start the Sudanese commercial seed industry developed systems to produce, certify, and market hybrid seeds and educated farmers about the use of fertilizers and soil and water conservation. And he has trained and inspired the next generation of African agricultural scientists. A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: FROM LAB TO FARM TO MARKET TO TABLE Dr. Ejeta\'s work reflects the breadth of this issue and the comprehensive approach needed to address it?one that connects the labs where new seed technologies are developed.., the fields where small-scale farmers labor to feed their families and make a living.., the markets where food is bought and sold... and the homes where people get the nourishment they need to thrive. In many places, that food chain is broken. One billion people worldwide woke up hungry this morning and will go to sleep hungry tonight. Chronic hunger threatens health, while making it harder for people to work and students to learn, which in turn stunts economic development. Last year\'s food riots demonstrated that when food is scarce, political stability is threatened. 44','Concept Paper for World Food Prize Remarks - Attached and Below (Drafted by MeganRooney) Attachments: world food prize concept note 060609.doc June 6,2009 11:30am Rooney (x7-7203, CONCEPT NOTE FOR WORLD FOOD PRIZE CEREMONY Thursday, June 11, 2009 This speech is an opportunity to signal the urgency of the problem of global hunger; connect it to an array of global issues, including economic development, health and education, expanding opportunity for women, and political stability; and declare the Administration\'s commitment to tackling hunger at its roots, through effective and efficient collaboration with an array of partners. Additionally, your remarks can point to a shift from past approaches by emphasizing the need to support local solutions and focus on long-term sustainability to help people feed themselves and reduce the need for emergency assistance down the road. The speech could be framed as follows: THE PRIZE AND PRIZE-WINNER You can begin by announcing the winner of the 2009 World Food Prize, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta. He has a remarkable story: born in a mud hut in Ethiopia, he got his PhD from Purdue University in plant breeding and genetics and developed strains of sorghum that are drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resistant to the Striga weed, which devastates crops across Africa. Outside the lab, he helped start the Sudanese commercial seed industry; developed systems to produce, certify, and market hybrid seeds; and educated farmers about the use of fertilizers and soil and water conservation. And he has trained and inspired the next generation of African agricultural scientists. A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: FROM LAB TO FARM TO MARKET TO TABLE Dr. Ejeta\'s work reflects the breadth of this issue and the comprehensive approach needed to address it?one that connects the labs where new seed technologies are developed.., the fields where small-scale farmers labor to feed their families and make a living.., the markets where food is bought and sold... and the homes where people get the nourishment they need to thrive. In many places, that food chain is broken. One billion people worldwide woke up hungry this morning and will go to sleep hungry tonight. Chronic hunger threatens health, while making it harder for people to work and students to learn, which in turn stunts economic development. Last year\'s food riots demonstrated that when food is scarce, political stability is threatened. 44'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Food_security',22,1,'1195 - C05760495.txt','BanOk The best option for ban for the food security meeting is saturday afternoon at 4pm. Cheryl wants to confirm. U ok if I move forward?','BanOk The best option for ban for the food security meeting is saturday afternoon at 4pm. Cheryl wants to confirm. U ok if I move forward?'),(9.466007114989553,4.733003557494777,2500,'Food_security',22,2,'1647 - C05761526.txt','CQSee below. cdm CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION - FOREIGN POLICY March 30, 2009 - 5:43 p.m. Food Aid Flexibility, Overseas Investment Up for Panel Consideration By Adam Graham-Silverman, CQ Staff . The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to approve a bill Tuesday aimed at spurring a green revolution to combat global food insecurity, in part by loosening restrictions on using U.S. aid to buy food overseas. The legislation (S 384) would authorize $500 million for a new emergency food assistance fund that could be used to buy food in the affected region instead of buying it in the United States and shipping it overseas. Critics say that system costs too much, takes too long to provide aid and depresses local prices when U.S. products arrive. The bill, by panel ranking Republican Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, also would create a global food czar position at the White House and authorize $7.75 billion for agriculture research and exchange programs through fiscal 2014. We can bring America\'s dedication to science, innovation, technology and education together to lead an effort devoted to overcoming the obstacles to food security, Lugar said upon introducing the bill last month. To keep up with rising population and an expanding middle class in countries such as China and India, farmers will have to double their food output by 2050, Lugar said. At the same time, he said, the share of U.S. development spending devoted to agriculture dropped from 25 percent in 1980 to 1 percent in 2003. Anti-hunger activists support Lugar\'s effort to allow local purchase of food, but past efforts have run into farm- state interests that support requirements to buy U.S. crops. The bill would give the president discretion to use the fund to meet unexpected urgent food assistance needs. OPIC Reauthorization 38','CQSee below. cdm CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION - FOREIGN POLICY March 30, 2009 - 5:43 p.m. Food Aid Flexibility, Overseas Investment Up for Panel Consideration By Adam Graham-Silverman, CQ Staff . The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to approve a bill Tuesday aimed at spurring a \"green revolution\" to combat global food insecurity, in part by loosening restrictions on using U.S. aid to buy food overseas. The legislation (S 384) would authorize $500 million for a new emergency food assistance fund that could be used to buy food in the affected region instead of buying it in the United States and shipping it overseas. Critics say that system costs too much, takes too long to provide aid and depresses local prices when U.S. products arrive. The bill, by panel ranking Republican Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, also would create a global food \"czar\" position at the White House and authorize $7.75 billion for agriculture research and exchange programs through fiscal 2014. \"We can bring America\'s dedication to science, innovation, technology and education together to lead an effort devoted to overcoming the obstacles to food security,\" Lugar said upon introducing the bill last month. To keep up with rising population and an expanding middle class in countries such as China and India, farmers will have to double their food output by 2050, Lugar said. At the same time, he said, the share of U.S. development spending devoted to agriculture dropped from 25 percent in 1980 to 1 percent in 2003. Anti-hunger activists support Lugar\'s effort to allow local purchase of food, but past efforts have run into farm- state interests that support requirements to buy U.S. crops. The bill would give the president discretion to use the fund to meet \"unexpected urgent food assistance needs.\" OPIC Reauthorization 38'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Food_security',22,1,'1650 - C05761533.txt','Jim wanted you/Secretary Clinton to know thisWhen do we unveil food security? Fyi Dear Cheryl -- You may be aware that Reps. Frank Wolf, Chris Smith and Donald Payne are holding a press conference today to denounce the Obama policy, or lack thereof, on Darfur. Jim chose not participate, although he will be sending a letter of concern later this week. He asked that I pass a message (below) from him. Best -- Cindy','Jim wanted you/Secretary Clinton to know thisWhen do we \"unveil\" food security? Fyi Dear Cheryl -- You may be aware that Reps. Frank Wolf, Chris Smith and Donald Payne are holding a press conference today to denounce the Obama policy, or lack thereof, on Darfur. Jim chose not participate, although he will be sending a letter of concern later this week. He asked that I pass a message (below) from him. Best -- Cindy'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Food_security',22,1,'2043 - C05762679.txt','fyiSee traffic below ? read down to first email Libya is hosting the AU summit at the end of June and the theme for the summit is agriculture. Gaddafi is most likely trying to build up international support for the summit. Jeff has been in contact w/ AU and NEPAD reps and encouraged them to write a letter. Interesting. Why? ? Gaddafi is sending a letter to President Obama tomorrow about food security and asking U.S. to increase its support ? The head of NEPAD and AU are sending a letter to S Clinton tomorrow also about food security Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Cell: Blackberry: Email: StremlauMH@state.gov','fyiSee traffic below ? read down to first email Libya is hosting the AU summit at the end of June and the theme for the summit is agriculture. Gaddafi is most likely trying to build up international support for the summit. Jeff has been in contact w/ AU and NEPAD reps and encouraged them to write a letter. Interesting. Why? ? Gaddafi is sending a letter to President Obama tomorrow about food security and asking U.S. to increase its support ? The head of NEPAD and AU are sending a letter to S Clinton tomorrow also about food security Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Cell: Blackberry: Email: StremlauMH@state.gov'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Food_security',22,1,'2058 - C05762702.txt','Friday Policy Review on Africa Friday Policy ReviewInteresting take on China below. No ? I wasn\'t invited to this. I can\'t anyway ? I need to go over to USAID for an event we\'re hosting w/ IFPRI. S/P recently drafted a policy paper on Africa and I worked contributed a lot to that paper. I see one big issue missing from those questions ?the issue of China in Africa. China is transforming the continent in a way not seen since the days of colonialism. We should also think about China in the context of food security. There are one million Chinese farmers currently working in Africa! That\'s remarkable if you think about it. China has also bought nearly 3 million hectares of land in Africa and could become one of the largest sources of commercial farming on the continent. They are also building many of the roads that will transform transportation and the movement of agriculture products. --Matt Are you coming? 70 This Friday\'s policy review meeting will focus on sub-Saharan Africa. It will be held from 9:15-10:15 in the Deputy\'s Conference Room. S/P will circulate questions for discussion in advance of the meeting. Those bureaus that have relevant issues/concerns should send an appropriate representative to the meeting. Please do not send more than one representative without prior approval. 71','Friday Policy Review on Africa Friday Policy ReviewInteresting take on China below. No ? I wasn\'t invited to this. I can\'t anyway ? I need to go over to USAID for an event we\'re hosting w/ IFPRI. S/P recently drafted a policy paper on Africa and I worked contributed a lot to that paper. I see one big issue missing from those questions ?the issue of China in Africa. China is transforming the continent in a way not seen since the days of colonialism. We should also think about China in the context of food security. There are one million Chinese farmers currently working in Africa! That\'s remarkable if you think about it. China has also bought nearly 3 million hectares of land in Africa and could become one of the largest sources of commercial farming on the continent. They are also building many of the roads that will transform transportation and the movement of agriculture products. --Matt Are you coming? 70 This Friday\'s policy review meeting will focus on sub-Saharan Africa. It will be held from 9:15-10:15 in the Deputy\'s Conference Room. S/P will circulate questions for discussion in advance of the meeting. Those bureaus that have relevant issues/concerns should send an appropriate representative to the meeting. Please do not send more than one representative without prior approval. 71'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Food_security',22,1,'2186 - C05762880.txt','Mini Schedule 4/29/097:50 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:00 am ARRIVE State Department 8:00 am FOOD SECURITY BREAKFAST w/MEMBERS OF CONGRESS 9:15 am Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor 9:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:40 am PRE-BRIEF FOR THE WEEKLY MEETING w/THE PRESIDENT 9:55 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR KARL EIKENBERRY, 12:20 pm U.S. AMBASSADOR TO AFGHANISTAN Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm SPEECH PREP MEETING 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:15 pm DROP-BY w/JOSETTE SHEERAN, ED UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAM 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 2:30 pm DROP-BY w/MICHELE KWAN, PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ENVOY 2:45 pm Secretary\'s Office *Official photo at top. 3:00 pm LONG TERM SCHEDULING MEETING 32','Mini Schedule 4/29/097:50 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:00 am ARRIVE State Department 8:00 am FOOD SECURITY BREAKFAST w/MEMBERS OF CONGRESS 9:15 am Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor 9:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:40 am PRE-BRIEF FOR THE WEEKLY MEETING w/THE PRESIDENT 9:55 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR KARL EIKENBERRY, 12:20 pm U.S. AMBASSADOR TO AFGHANISTAN Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm SPEECH PREP MEETING 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:15 pm DROP-BY w/JOSETTE SHEERAN, ED UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAM 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 2:30 pm DROP-BY w/MICHELE KWAN, PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ENVOY 2:45 pm Secretary\'s Office *Official photo at top. 3:00 pm LONG TERM SCHEDULING MEETING 32'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Food_security',22,1,'2257 - C05763029.txt','the secretary\'s speechI\'ve been hearing really incredible feedback on the secretary\'s speech. One thing that people keep saying is that this is the first time they can recall a secretary getting technical on the issue. Often times leaders just tell feel good stories. I think we really took a big step forward by laying out our vision for food security through the seven areas of focus and how we\'ll work through country-led processes like CAADP. People also really like how Megan made that great connection between Ejeta\'s life work and our plan going forward. Megan did a great job laying out the lab to farm to market to table. That\'s exactly what we\'re going for and what hasn\'t been articulated well in the past. Let\'s keep the dialogue at a high level and really challenge people on this issue in the future ? not just regurgitate USAID success stories like we did during the Bush years! Best, Matt Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Email: StremlauMH@state.gov 70','the secretary\'s speechI\'ve been hearing really incredible feedback on the secretary\'s speech. One thing that people keep saying is that this is the first time they can recall a secretary getting \"technical\" on the issue. Often times leaders just tell feel good stories. I think we really took a big step forward by laying out our vision for food security through the seven areas of focus and how we\'ll work through country-led processes like CAADP. People also really like how Megan made that great connection between Ejeta\'s life work and our plan going forward. Megan did a great job laying out the lab to farm to market to table. That\'s exactly what we\'re going for and what hasn\'t been articulated well in the past. Let\'s keep the dialogue at a high level and really challenge people on this issue in the future ? not just regurgitate USAID success stories like we did during the Bush years! Best, Matt Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Email: StremlauMH@state.gov 70'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Food_security',22,1,'2315 - C05763134.txt','Budget updateThree reactions: You are a miracle worker. We\'re a good team. And, we will surely miss Rob Nabors. Any chance he\'d come work w us? We are very close to settled with OMB. B5 In addition to the in fee generated revenue, we have an additional in new money and they are providing an additional directly to Treasury for the multilateral food initiative. This means that of the that you discussed with the President, the budget will reflect77of new resources in State and n Treasury). The one condition on the top line is that the State/USAID percentage increase cannot be greater than Defense ? which is now 3 percent, which is why part of the multilateral food assistance funding is going directly to Treasury. As they work through the details of the numbers, this is the one place that we could face a last minute issue if the percentages get out of alignment. In terms of policy this has all of the restorations to initiatives that we discussed last week and also adds to MCC (OMB made this part of the agreement). In food security, with the combination of from State/USAID and in new money will add to the multilateral initiative we will fund the nutrition component within the State/USAID levels. Global engagement will be funded at of new money and we will be able to restore the proposal to increase in State and USAID staffing. While the staff increases will be funded at 50 percent of the originally proposed levels, with carryover balances because prior year appropriations were delayed there will be a very strong continuation of new recruitment. It should feel like we are on track and will add much needed capacity ? much better than a pause. While we still have a risk that the fee proposal may,not be accepted, we now have of cushion in new State ops funding which means our absolute risk vs. current levels is only . We also get the upside that any additional fee revenues above projections will come to State and the permanent transfer of revenues, if enacted, will provide long term stability in State ops funding. I talked to Karl yesterday about Afghanistan funding and I think he appreciates that we have made big progress, but he is still thinking about weighing in on the need for full funding. I told him that we expect funding levels that will permit us','Budget updateThree reactions: You are a miracle worker. We\'re a good team. And, we will surely miss Rob Nabors. Any chance he\'d come work w us? We are very close to settled with OMB. B5 In addition to the in fee generated revenue, we have an additional in new money and they are providing an additional directly to Treasury for the multilateral food initiative. This means that of the that you discussed with the President, the budget will reflect77of new resources in State and n Treasury). The one condition on the top line is that the State/USAID percentage increase cannot be greater than Defense ? which is now 3 percent, which is why part of the multilateral food assistance funding is going directly to Treasury. As they work through the details of the numbers, this is the one place that we could face a last minute issue if the percentages get out of alignment. In terms of policy this has all of the restorations to initiatives that we discussed last week and also adds to MCC (OMB made this part of the agreement). In food security, with the combination of from State/USAID and in new money will add to the multilateral initiative; we will fund the nutrition component within the State/USAID levels. Global engagement will be funded at of new money and we will be able to restore the proposal to increase in State and USAID staffing. While the staff increases will be funded at 50 percent of the originally proposed levels, with carryover balances because prior year appropriations were delayed there will be a very strong continuation of new recruitment. It should feel like we are on track and will add much needed capacity ? much better than a pause. While we still have a risk that the fee proposal may,not be accepted, we now have of cushion in new State ops funding which means our absolute risk vs. current levels is only . We also get the upside that any additional fee revenues above projections will come to State and the permanent transfer of revenues, if enacted, will provide long term stability in State ops funding. I talked to Karl yesterday about Afghanistan funding and I think he appreciates that we have made big progress, but he is still thinking about weighing in on the need for full funding. I told him that we expect funding levels that will permit us'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Food_security',22,1,'2317 - C05763137.txt','Budget updateAlso, I think it would be better for Karl to prepare a very specific budget/spending plan working w S/RAP rather than protesting so we could see specifically what, if any, spendable gaps exist. And a very happy, healthy new year to you and yours! We are very close to settled with OMB. B5 In addition to the in fee generated revenue, we have an additional in new money and they are providing an additional directly to Treasury for the multilateral food initiative. This means that of the that you discussed with the President, the budget will reflect of new resources in State and n Treasury). The one condition on the top line is that the State/USAID percentage increase cannot be greater than Defense ? which is now 3 percent, which is why part of the multilateral food assistance funding is going directly to Treasury. As they work through the details of the numbers, this is the one place that we could face a last minute issue if the percentages get out of alignment. In terms of policy this has all of the restorations to initiatives that we discussed last week and also adds to MCC (OMB made this part of the agreement). In food security, with the combination of from State/USAID and in new money will add to the multilateral initiative we will fund the nutrition component within the State/USAID levels. Global engagement will be funded at of new money and we will be able to restore the proposal to increase in State and USAID staffing. While the staff increases will be funded at 50 percent of the originally proposed levels, with carryover balances because prior year appropriations were delayed there will be a very strong continuation of new recruitment. It should feel like we are on track and will add much needed capacity ? much better than a pause. While we still have a risk that the fee proposal may not be accepted, we now have of cushion in new State ops funding which means our absolute risk vs. current levels is only We also get the upside that any additional fee revenues above projections will come to State and the permanent transfer of revenues, if enacted, will provide long term stability in State ops funding.','Budget updateAlso, I think it would be better for Karl to prepare a very specific budget/spending plan working w S/RAP rather than protesting so we could see specifically what, if any, spendable gaps exist. And a very happy, healthy new year to you and yours! We are very close to settled with OMB. B5 In addition to the in fee generated revenue, we have an additional in new money and they are providing an additional directly to Treasury for the multilateral food initiative. This means that of the that you discussed with the President, the budget will reflect of new resources in State and n Treasury). The one condition on the top line is that the State/USAID percentage increase cannot be greater than Defense ? which is now 3 percent, which is why part of the multilateral food assistance funding is going directly to Treasury. As they work through the details of the numbers, this is the one place that we could face a last minute issue if the percentages get out of alignment. In terms of policy this has all of the restorations to initiatives that we discussed last week and also adds to MCC (OMB made this part of the agreement). In food security, with the combination of from State/USAID and in new money will add to the multilateral initiative; we will fund the nutrition component within the State/USAID levels. Global engagement will be funded at of new money and we will be able to restore the proposal to increase in State and USAID staffing. While the staff increases will be funded at 50 percent of the originally proposed levels, with carryover balances because prior year appropriations were delayed there will be a very strong continuation of new recruitment. It should feel like we are on track and will add much needed capacity ? much better than a pause. While we still have a risk that the fee proposal may not be accepted, we now have of cushion in new State ops funding which means our absolute risk vs. current levels is only We also get the upside that any additional fee revenues above projections will come to State and the permanent transfer of revenues, if enacted, will provide long term stability in State ops funding.'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Food_security',22,1,'2362 - C05763323.txt','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities, the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. \"The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities,\" the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Food_security',22,1,'2364 - C05763334.txt','Angola and Food security for S tripSee traffic The chinese have also given angola $3 billion in low interest loans for securing oil access. They are also major vendors for construction. Best, David Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Reines, Philippe fyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security 72','Angola and Food security for S tripSee traffic The chinese have also given angola $3 billion in low interest loans for securing oil access. They are also major vendors for construction. Best, David Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Reines, Philippe fyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security 72'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Food_security',22,1,'2536 - C05763975.txt','Secretary of State\'s visit to AfricaMs. Cheryl Mills Counselor & Chief of Staff Department of State Dear Chief of Staff, Following our short exchange of views, on the margins of your last meeting with the African Diplomatic Group on Food Security, and yesterday\'s press release on Secretary of State\'s visit to Africa, I wish to express my deepest appreciation for your personal support in the positive consideration of the invitation the Cape Verdian Minister of Foreign Affairs extended to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The Cape Verdian authorities see this visit as an important landmark in the bilateral relations between Cape Verde and the US and an opportunity to discuss ways to strenghten those relations and our cooperation at the international level where we share various views and goals. We therefore look forward to the visit with much enthusiasm. In this line, I wish to reiterate that the Embassy of Cape Verde and myself stand ready to facilitate and contribute in any way deemed necessary to ensure an adequate preparation of the visit. Please feel free to contact me at my following e-mails: official e-mail or My private one or by cell phone It will be for me a personal pleasure to welcome you in my country. Best regards, Fatima Veiga 328','Secretary of State\'s visit to AfricaMs. Cheryl Mills Counselor & Chief of Staff Department of State Dear Chief of Staff, Following our short exchange of views, on the margins of your last meeting with the African Diplomatic Group on Food Security, and yesterday\'s press release on Secretary of State\'s visit to Africa, I wish to express my deepest appreciation for your personal support in the positive consideration of the invitation the Cape Verdian Minister of Foreign Affairs extended to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The Cape Verdian authorities see this visit as an important landmark in the bilateral relations between Cape Verde and the US and an opportunity to discuss ways to strenghten those relations and our cooperation at the international level where we share various views and goals. We therefore look forward to the visit with much enthusiasm. In this line, I wish to reiterate that the Embassy of Cape Verde and myself stand ready to facilitate and contribute in any way deemed necessary to ensure an adequate preparation of the visit. Please feel free to contact me at my following e-mails: official e-mail or My private one or by cell phone It will be for me a personal pleasure to welcome you in my country. Best regards, Fatima Veiga 328'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Food_security',22,1,'2701 - C05764287.txt','Video Success and Another IdeaSee below my email Katie: First ? I want to say again what a great job you have done on Food Security ? not only the video but helping us get the site up and ready in less than 24 hours ? many thanks. Love the metrics below ? makes it all worth it. Second ? let\'s set a time to discuss this new idea. Yeah! cdm Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1: It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries','Video Success and Another IdeaSee below my email Katie: First ? I want to say again what a great job you have done on Food Security ? not only the video but helping us get the site up and ready in less than 24 hours ? many thanks. Love the metrics below ? makes it all worth it. Second ? let\'s set a time to discuss this new idea. Yeah! cdm Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1: It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Food_security',22,1,'2704 - C05764294.txt','Video Success and Another IdeaI can attest to the fact that this has thus far been the shining star of the initiative (from a non-policy perspective) and I think speaks to how hrc will do diplomacy and development differently. In addition to what katie mentioned-- Institute for International Education (goodman) included it in their weekly email to more than 8000 institutions, Pepsi showed it an internal meeting last week and will show it at a global conference this week, and CGI has gotten feedback about the video and has gotten increased interest in commitments in this area. It has also been pushed out to posts through internal sites. We are also trying to see if we can get it in a rotation or on mtvU or their website and bet as part of the world food day push. Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1. It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries tremendous weight that in a short amount of time and little push to reach out to communities we have raised the bar for engaging content through video.','Video Success and Another IdeaI can attest to the fact that this has thus far been the shining star of the initiative (from a non-policy perspective) and I think speaks to how hrc will do diplomacy and development differently. In addition to what katie mentioned-- Institute for International Education (goodman) included it in their weekly email to more than 8000 institutions, Pepsi showed it an internal meeting last week and will show it at a global conference this week, and CGI has gotten feedback about the video and has gotten increased interest in commitments in this area. It has also been pushed out to posts through internal sites. We are also trying to see if we can get it in a rotation or on mtvU or their website and bet as part of the world food day push. Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1. It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries tremendous weight that in a short amount of time and little push to reach out to communities we have raised the bar for engaging content through video.'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Food_security',22,1,'2712 - C05764306.txt','The global food security video is absolutely fantastic!Dear Cheryl, I don\'t know who the Goodspot Production company is, but they certainly hit the sweet spot on this one. So powerful, visually and the narration. I\'m sending it all over the place. The Secretary talked to Jim about the video (they ran into each other at National Airport, go figure). We\'re going to send the link to all the House Hunger Caucus members and encourage them to put it on their web sites. In the meantime, knowing how much leisure time you have on your hands, and using Matt Damon as the link between the two, check out this video clip from this week\'s episode of Entourage where Matt Damon talks about US domestic hunger ? hilarious, but tough ? (And, in my typical single-minded way, if you do a Spanish version of your global food security video, you might want to ask Juanes to do the narration ? I\'m pretty sure he\'d say yes.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJQZXnVrtpM Enjoy! Cindy','The global food security video is absolutely fantastic!Dear Cheryl, I don\'t know who the Goodspot Production company is, but they certainly hit the \"sweet spot\" on this one. So powerful, visually and the narration. I\'m sending it all over the place. The Secretary talked to Jim about the video (they ran into each other at National Airport, go figure). We\'re going to send the link to all the House Hunger Caucus members and encourage them to put it on their web sites. In the meantime, knowing how much leisure time you have on your hands, and using Matt Damon as the \"link\" between the two, check out this video clip from this week\'s episode of Entourage where Matt Damon talks about US domestic hunger ? hilarious, but tough ? (And, in my typical single-minded way, if you do a Spanish version of your global food security video, you might want to ask Juanes to do the narration ? I\'m pretty sure he\'d say yes.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJQZXnVrtpM Enjoy! Cindy'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Food_security',22,1,'2771 - C05764451.txt','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillCheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September ?to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. Here are some points to consider for such a possible call: ? Timely enactment of the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops appropriation is critical to national security. ? Operating under a Continuing Resolution for any extended period of time will negatively impact both State operations and foreign assistance programs. ? For example, the funds available to support State operations in Iraq are estimated to last only through the first quarter of FY 2010. In addition our urgent hiring plans will be stifled, pay equity authorities will lapse, and we will be without the necessary resources to implement our agenda on food security, climate change, and global health. ? I urge you to take up the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops bill as early as possible in September. Background A','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillCheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September ?to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. Here are some points to consider for such a possible call: ? Timely enactment of the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops appropriation is critical to national security. ? Operating under a Continuing Resolution for any extended period of time will negatively impact both State operations and foreign assistance programs. ? For example, the funds available to support State operations in Iraq are estimated to last only through the first quarter of FY 2010. In addition our urgent hiring plans will be stifled, pay equity authorities will lapse, and we will be without the necessary resources to implement our agenda on food security, climate change, and global health. ? I urge you to take up the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops bill as early as possible in September. Background A'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Food_security',22,1,'2962 - C05764780.txt','Reuters: Obama set to unveil plan on global food securityFYI-- Obama set to unveil plan on global food security Christopher Doering, Reuters Date: 9/22/09 (c) 2009 Reuters The Obama administration will unveil its long-awaited global food security plan during the next few days with the United States expected to focus on helping farmers in poor countries feed themselves through better productivity, research and infrastructure. Leaders of the G8 countries pledged $20 billion in July to impoverished farmers to tackle chronic hunger. Instead of counting on food donations,','Reuters: Obama set to unveil plan on global food securityFYI-- Obama set to unveil plan on global food security Christopher Doering, Reuters Date: 9/22/09 (c) 2009 Reuters The Obama administration will unveil its long-awaited global food security plan during the next few days with the United States expected to focus on helping farmers in poor countries feed themselves through better productivity, research and infrastructure. Leaders of the G8 countries pledged $20 billion in July to impoverished farmers to tackle chronic hunger. Instead of counting on food donations,'),(14.19901067248433,4.733003557494777,2500,'Food_security',22,3,'2966 - C05764785.txt','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers, the FAO said. Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region, it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses, the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- \"may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers,\" the FAO said. \"Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region,\" it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. \"The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses,\" the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Food_security',22,1,'3033 - C05764908.txt','BanThe best option for ban for the food security meeting is saturday afternoon at 4pm. Cheryl wants to confirm. U ok if I move forward?','BanThe best option for ban for the food security meeting is saturday afternoon at 4pm. Cheryl wants to confirm. U ok if I move forward?'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Food_security',22,1,'3219 - C05765650.txt','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred smart power foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as ridiculous, a nightmare, and frustrating beyond words. $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred \"smart power\" foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as \"ridiculous,\" \"a nightmare,\" and \"frustrating beyond words.\" $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Food_security',22,1,'3226 - C05765662.txt','Congrats on USAIDCheryl, Congratulations on a fabulous nomination. We look forward to working with Raj and continuing to help you and the Secretary. Our USGLC statement is attached and pasted below. Best, Liz Liz Schrayer U.S. Global Leadership Coalition 1220 19th Street, NW Washin on DC 20036 USGLC Applauds Choice of Dr. Rajiv Shah as USAID Administrator In Choosing Dr. Shah, President Signals Important Role Development Plays in Foreign Policy Washington, DC ? The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition released the following statement from Executive Director Liz Schrayer on President Obama\'s announcement of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development: `The USGLC applauds the President\'s nomination of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be USAID Administrator as yet another example of the President\'s commitment to elevating our civilian-led, smart power tools. With a robust International Affairs Budget request for FY 2010, a pledge to double foreign assistance by 2015, a Presidential Study Directive on Global Development and the State Department\'s Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review, the Administration continues to demonstrate the essential role development and diplomacy play in our foreign policy. Rajiv Shah is a fresh and dynamic addition to President Obama\'s foreign policy team. Dr. Shah will bring expertise and energy to a critical agency in need of strong, empowered leadership. His career in global development, global health and agricultural development give him real perspective to lead USAID. He is already an important player in the Administration\'s food security initiative, and his additional background in fighting global poverty and promoting global health make him an ideal candidate for this important post. The USGLC\'s broad, bipartisan coalition welcomes Dr. Shah\'s nomination to be USAID Administrator, and we look forward to working with him to strengthen the role of development The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (www.usglc.orq) is a broad-based influential network of 400 businesses and NGOs national security and foreign policy experts and business, faith-based, academic and community leaders in all 50 states','Congrats on USAIDCheryl, Congratulations on a fabulous nomination. We look forward to working with Raj and continuing to help you and the Secretary. Our USGLC statement is attached and pasted below. Best, Liz Liz Schrayer U.S. Global Leadership Coalition 1220 19th Street, NW Washin on DC 20036 USGLC Applauds Choice of Dr. Rajiv Shah as USAID Administrator In Choosing Dr. Shah, President Signals Important Role Development Plays in Foreign Policy Washington, DC ? The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition released the following statement from Executive Director Liz Schrayer on President Obama\'s announcement of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development: `The USGLC applauds the President\'s nomination of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be USAID Administrator as yet another example of the President\'s commitment to elevating our civilian-led, smart power tools. With a robust International Affairs Budget request for FY 2010, a pledge to double foreign assistance by 2015, a Presidential Study Directive on Global Development and the State Department\'s Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review, the Administration continues to demonstrate the essential role development and diplomacy play in our foreign policy. \"Rajiv Shah is a fresh and dynamic addition to President Obama\'s foreign policy team. Dr. Shah will bring expertise and energy to a critical agency in need of strong, empowered leadership. His career in global development, global health and agricultural development give him real perspective to lead USAID. He is already an important player in the Administration\'s food security initiative, and his additional background in fighting global poverty and promoting global health make him an ideal candidate for this important post. \"The USGLC\'s broad, bipartisan coalition welcomes Dr. Shah\'s nomination to be USAID Administrator, and we look forward to working with him to strengthen the role of development\" The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (www.usglc.orq) is a broad-based influential network of 400 businesses and NGOs; national security and foreign policy experts; and business, faith-based, academic and community leaders in all 50 states'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'Food_security',22,1,'3528 - C05766191.txt','Making the Food Security video happenKatie and Caitlin: I know you know, but want you to know we all know as does the Secretary how without your pushing and making it happen, there would have been no video. Katie, your constant can-do attitude, hectoring to get us to review the concepts and the scripts, and positive attitude that it would be great truly was critical. Not to mention your conceptual eye that bettered the outcome. Caitlin, your analysis, outreach, and notion that a celebrity would in fact do this was so valuable. Many thanks to you both ? it was the highlight. cdm','Making the Food Security video happenKatie and Caitlin: I know you know, but want you to know we all know as does the Secretary how without your pushing and making it happen, there would have been no video. Katie, your constant can-do attitude, hectoring to get us to review the concepts and the scripts, and positive attitude that it would be great truly was critical. Not to mention your conceptual eye that bettered the outcome. Caitlin, your analysis, outreach, and notion that a celebrity would in fact do this was so valuable. Many thanks to you both ? it was the highlight. cdm'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Forced_disappearance',1,1,'2582 - C05764073.txt','language from 2003 State Dept Human Rights reportOperative language / Sri Lanka: The Government generally respected the human rights of its citizens however, there were serious problems in some areas. There were no reports of security forces committing politically motivated killings and no reports of disappearances however, the military and police reportedly tortured, killed and raped detainees.','language from 2003 State Dept Human Rights reportOperative language / Sri Lanka: The Government generally respected the human rights of its citizens; however, there were serious problems in some areas. There were no reports of security forces committing politically motivated killings and no reports of disappearances; however, the military and police reportedly tortured, killed and raped detainees.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Forced_migration',1,1,'2966 - C05764785.txt','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers, the FAO said. Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region, it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses, the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- \"may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers,\" the FAO said. \"Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region,\" it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. \"The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses,\" the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Foreign-exchange_reserves',2,1,'3294 - C05765795.txt','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main banker for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main \"banker\" for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Foreign-exchange_reserves',2,2,'3403 - C05765980.txt','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures. Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero; long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: \"On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures.\" Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Foreign_and_Commonwealth_Office',1,1,'3024 - C05764892.txt','Guardian front page tomorrow also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen. But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable. Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time. He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution. In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. My sight is not at all deteriorating, he told NBC.','Guardian front page tomorrow; also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: \"I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen.\" But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: \"In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable.\" Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting \"the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time\". He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. \"I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution.\" In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. \"My sight is not at all deteriorating,\" he told NBC.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Foreign_direct_investment',3,1,'2539 - C05763982.txt','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633 77','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633 77'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Foreign_direct_investment',3,1,'2549 - C05764000.txt','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Foreign_direct_investment',3,1,'2559 - C05764022.txt','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIACheryl: The Russians are trying to cash in on Angola\'s upside potential. With the Angola\'s oil and mineral wealth, as well as its vast agricultural potential, the Russians see dollars signs in their eyes. I hope some American companies, backed up with OPIC and Ex-Im Bank guarantees and loans, will go in to build housing and other infrastructure. Johnnie FYI ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIACheryl: The Russians are trying to cash in on Angola\'s upside potential. With the Angola\'s oil and mineral wealth, as well as its vast agricultural potential, the Russians see dollars signs in their eyes. I hope some American companies, backed up with OPIC and Ex-Im Bank guarantees and loans, will go in to build housing and other infrastructure. Johnnie FYI ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Foreign_policy',19,1,'1248 - C05760568.txt','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an ask-the-secretary column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to text the secretary. (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals, said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an \"ask-the-secretary\" column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to \"text the secretary.\" (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) \"New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals,\" said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Foreign_policy',19,1,'1389 - C05761044.txt','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or G. The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed statethink tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or \"G\". The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed state;think tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Foreign_policy',19,1,'1412 - C05761118.txt','OSCECheryl Additional info Regards pat The OSCE\'s broad geographical coverage and the span of issues ranging from technical arms control treaties to foreign policy and human rights challenges in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia requires in-depth knowledge of all aspects of American foreign policy, plus an ability to respond to rapidly changing circumstances during open mutlilateral debates and in negotiations on international agreement and treaties. It also requires rapid intervention in emerging crisis situations, such as potential regional conflict flashpoints in the Caucasus, Central Asia or the Balkans. The PermRep to the OSCE is also responsible for overseeing OSCE operations in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia, while overseeing a staff of 30 professionals in Vienna and an additional 50 Americans seconded to OSCE Missions and field offices spread from Tirana to Tashkent. The briefing memo endorsed by Secretary Clinton on Revitalizing the OSCE noted the importance of assigning a strong Ambassador to this key position -- a need that is only heightened as it appears the Organization is about to embark on a multi-year major strategic review and negotiation of principles and mechanisms to underpin European security architecture. Thus, the Ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the OSCE will also have to be very sensitive to negotiations and trends elsewhere in Europe, including in a bilateral US- Russian track, in NATO, and in US-EU relations, as well as overseeing negotiations to revive conventional arms control in the European theater. In-depth knowledge of the former Soviet Union region and Russian language skills are a major plus for the Permanent Representative, as this is a primary forum for interaction with Russia and Central Asian countries on a daily basis. Strong public speaking skills are also a must, as the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE is expected to speak on the record in hundreds of public statements each year on issues of concern to two different regional bureaus (EUR and SCA) and four functional bureaus (VCI, DRL, EB, and RPM). Wayne, Can you get me the position description, please. Marcie Can someone get me soonest, today, a position description for the US Amb to OSCE . And a paragraph or two on Thanks pat','OSCECheryl Additional info Regards pat The OSCE\'s broad geographical coverage and the span of issues ranging from technical arms control treaties to foreign policy and human rights challenges in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia requires in-depth knowledge of all aspects of American foreign policy, plus an ability to respond to rapidly changing circumstances during open mutlilateral debates and in negotiations on international agreement and treaties. It also requires rapid intervention in emerging crisis situations, such as potential regional conflict flashpoints in the Caucasus, Central Asia or the Balkans. The PermRep to the OSCE is also responsible for overseeing OSCE operations in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia, while overseeing a staff of 30 professionals in Vienna and an additional 50 Americans seconded to OSCE Missions and field offices spread from Tirana to Tashkent. The briefing memo endorsed by Secretary Clinton on \"Revitalizing the OSCE\" noted the importance of assigning a strong Ambassador to this key position -- a need that is only heightened as it appears the Organization is about to embark on a multi-year major strategic review and negotiation of principles and mechanisms to underpin European security architecture. Thus, the Ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the OSCE will also have to be very sensitive to negotiations and trends elsewhere in Europe, including in a bilateral US- Russian track, in NATO, and in US-EU relations, as well as overseeing negotiations to revive conventional arms control in the European theater. In-depth knowledge of the former Soviet Union region and Russian language skills are a major plus for the Permanent Representative, as this is a primary forum for interaction with Russia and Central Asian countries on a daily basis. Strong public speaking skills are also a must, as the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE is expected to speak on the record in hundreds of public statements each year on issues of concern to two different regional bureaus (EUR and SCA) and four functional bureaus (VCI, DRL, EB, and RPM). Wayne, Can you get me the position description, please. Marcie Can someone get me soonest, today, a position description for the US Amb to OSCE . And a paragraph or two on Thanks pat'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Foreign_policy',19,1,'1597 - C05761437.txt','LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT.Whoo hoo! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT. On Monday I posted that Rep. Howard Berman had introduced the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (H.R. 2410) late last week, which covers a broad range of foreign policy and diplomacy issues, one of which is to end the long-standing practice of excluding the committed partners of Foreign Service officers from the benefits routinely provided to the spouses and children of officers serving abroad. q12-oday, news of developments in that area: Berman, in a hearing on funding for the Foreign Service, said he would drop ? his legislative bid as \'it is my expectation, based on very recent conversations, that the Secretary of State will move forward with implementing all of the benefits provided in that provision in the very near future.\' The congressman invited to the hearing Michael Guest, the former US ambassador to Romania who in 2007 left the Foreign Service, citing unfair treatment of his partner. In February, Rep. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter co-signed by Senators Russ Feingold and Ron Wyden, and Rep. Ileana Ros- Lehtinen to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asking that inequities be remedied. Clinton said that such remedies were on a fast timeline. Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m --001636c5b5264ec217046a5fee7c--','LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT.Whoo hoo! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT. On Monday I posted that Rep. Howard Berman had introduced the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (H.R. 2410) late last week, which covers a broad range of foreign policy and diplomacy issues, one of which is to \"end the long-standing practice of excluding the committed partners of Foreign Service officers from the benefits routinely provided to the spouses and children of officers serving abroad.\" q12-oday, news of developments in that area: \"Berman, in a hearing on funding for the Foreign Service, said he would drop ? his legislative bid as \'it is my expectation, based on very recent conversations, that the Secretary of State will move forward with implementing all of the benefits provided in that provision in the very near future.\' The congressman invited to the hearing Michael Guest, the former US ambassador to Romania who in 2007 left the Foreign Service, citing unfair treatment of his partner.\" In February, Rep. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter co-signed by Senators Russ Feingold and Ron Wyden, and Rep. Ileana Ros- Lehtinen to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asking that inequities be remedied. Clinton said that such remedies were \"on a fast timeline.\" Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m --001636c5b5264ec217046a5fee7c--'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Foreign_policy',19,1,'1647 - C05761526.txt','CQSee below. cdm CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION - FOREIGN POLICY March 30, 2009 - 5:43 p.m. Food Aid Flexibility, Overseas Investment Up for Panel Consideration By Adam Graham-Silverman, CQ Staff . The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to approve a bill Tuesday aimed at spurring a green revolution to combat global food insecurity, in part by loosening restrictions on using U.S. aid to buy food overseas. The legislation (S 384) would authorize $500 million for a new emergency food assistance fund that could be used to buy food in the affected region instead of buying it in the United States and shipping it overseas. Critics say that system costs too much, takes too long to provide aid and depresses local prices when U.S. products arrive. The bill, by panel ranking Republican Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, also would create a global food czar position at the White House and authorize $7.75 billion for agriculture research and exchange programs through fiscal 2014. We can bring America\'s dedication to science, innovation, technology and education together to lead an effort devoted to overcoming the obstacles to food security, Lugar said upon introducing the bill last month. To keep up with rising population and an expanding middle class in countries such as China and India, farmers will have to double their food output by 2050, Lugar said. At the same time, he said, the share of U.S. development spending devoted to agriculture dropped from 25 percent in 1980 to 1 percent in 2003. Anti-hunger activists support Lugar\'s effort to allow local purchase of food, but past efforts have run into farm- state interests that support requirements to buy U.S. crops. The bill would give the president discretion to use the fund to meet unexpected urgent food assistance needs. OPIC Reauthorization 38','CQSee below. cdm CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION - FOREIGN POLICY March 30, 2009 - 5:43 p.m. Food Aid Flexibility, Overseas Investment Up for Panel Consideration By Adam Graham-Silverman, CQ Staff . The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to approve a bill Tuesday aimed at spurring a \"green revolution\" to combat global food insecurity, in part by loosening restrictions on using U.S. aid to buy food overseas. The legislation (S 384) would authorize $500 million for a new emergency food assistance fund that could be used to buy food in the affected region instead of buying it in the United States and shipping it overseas. Critics say that system costs too much, takes too long to provide aid and depresses local prices when U.S. products arrive. The bill, by panel ranking Republican Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, also would create a global food \"czar\" position at the White House and authorize $7.75 billion for agriculture research and exchange programs through fiscal 2014. \"We can bring America\'s dedication to science, innovation, technology and education together to lead an effort devoted to overcoming the obstacles to food security,\" Lugar said upon introducing the bill last month. To keep up with rising population and an expanding middle class in countries such as China and India, farmers will have to double their food output by 2050, Lugar said. At the same time, he said, the share of U.S. development spending devoted to agriculture dropped from 25 percent in 1980 to 1 percent in 2003. Anti-hunger activists support Lugar\'s effort to allow local purchase of food, but past efforts have run into farm- state interests that support requirements to buy U.S. crops. The bill would give the president discretion to use the fund to meet \"unexpected urgent food assistance needs.\" OPIC Reauthorization 38'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Foreign_policy',19,1,'1943 - C05762522.txt','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitledIsrael\'s Lawyer, in which Aaron argued For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney... I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer. Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the I was there and I know what happened. An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.) But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the facts in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s disengagement from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949. 61','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitled\"Israel\'s Lawyer,\" in which Aaron argued \"For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney...\" I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled \"The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer.\" Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the \"I was there and I know what happened.\" An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: \"Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.\") But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the \"facts\" in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s \"disengagement\" from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: \"In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949.\" 61'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Foreign_policy',19,1,'2295 - C05763097.txt','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s smart power, according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy realists and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish realist foreign policy adviser Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian Joseph Nye, a major proponent of soft power, the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism Brent Scowcroft the realist national security adviser under George H.W. Bush Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s \"smart power,\" according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy \"realists\" and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state; George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state; Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish \"realist\" foreign policy adviser; Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian; Joseph Nye, a major proponent of \"soft power,\" the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion; Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism; Brent Scowcroft; the \"realist\" national security adviser under George H.W. Bush; Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state; John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress; and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Foreign_policy',19,1,'240 - C05739841.txt','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was soft on communism, and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public, they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY; Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was \"soft on communism,\" and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. \"Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public,\" they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Foreign_policy',19,1,'2475 - C05763812.txt','Good news from japan newtFyi Spending several days in meetings in Japan Secretary Clinton\'s visit here made a big impact President Obama\'s invitation to Prime Minister Aso as the first white house guest also made a bg impact I built up the imortance of the new ambassador The election aigist 30 will be historic and the Japan Democratic Party will almost cetainly win It will be the first clear change of government since 1955 JDP leaders have begun stressing cooperation and continuity in foreign policy and the US relationship (US alliance has 75% plus support) A pattern of alwayvisiting Japan on the way to and from China for the President and sects of state andefense would yield big emotional dividends in strengthening the alliance Newt','Good news from japan newtFyi Spending several days in meetings in Japan Secretary Clinton\'s visit here made a big impact President Obama\'s invitation to Prime Minister Aso as the first white house guest also made a bg impact I built up the imortance of the new ambassador The election aigist 30 will be historic and the Japan Democratic Party will almost cetainly win It will be the first clear change of government since 1955 JDP leaders have begun stressing cooperation and continuity in foreign policy and the US relationship (US alliance has 75% plus support) A pattern of alwayvisiting Japan on the way to and from China for the President and sects of state andefense would yield big emotional dividends in strengthening the alliance Newt'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Foreign_policy',19,1,'2858 - C05764601.txt','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogGriginal Message If u go to the actual website it has a great pic. Who says ca.i good poky changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm Sometimes impowtarit salts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphere. (hey just creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. UiaaLe riilary Ciinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Geri- tai Asseintily meeting next focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a question, she gave an answer that one top State Department official characterized as historic because it for the thara..:terike6 corruption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue. conunenz resona te.s on several levels. On the one, perhaps dosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the iVicCheystal&epory whic,r iderVd,Sies abus--: , of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go 1YOITi as e.,lorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Itrf . there e,e, bleiaeler C.orrupticn the Ille\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security th knits :itates taws. ,N.lether the concern is illegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons of mass thifTurt:icir, terrorism rrr insurgendes, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, times oun\'t Identify and bathe corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as a \'c1 society Eui-31.-,E..ri:Et,itig neve( once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address vithise, to simply .zgRi4st it is ericie..nic the world over and simply a way business gets done among esvN:,EI:,,,in the wood. is s.imply reckless. ? 1) e: is . eiement of top national security threats ... requires far more than mere po e:e or the wordiy bat linriteo capaoilities of NC5Os like Transparency International. It is a job that on the r 7esc.vices to identify and track targets and on the other demands the p.:11:1:y,Tok.Ns roans of those who are the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top s,.indlcates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last . 1 .-7 art} riat.liers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of ,l?tYw it ? rSI(?ri Uompany, Climon\'s remarks are important. But if she and the aomimsdation pian to systernatkaily go aster the cc fruptori that is linked to many if not most of our greatest','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogGriginal Message If u go to the actual website it has a great pic. Who says ca.i good poky changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm Sometimes impowtarit salts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphere. (hey just creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. UiaaLe riilary Ciinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Geri- tai Asseintily meeting next focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a question, she gave an answer that one top State Department official characterized as \"historic\" because it \"for the thara..:terike6 corruption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue.\" conunenz resona te.s on several levels. On the one, perhaps dosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the iVicCheystal&epory whic,r iderVd,Sies abus--: , of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go 1YOITi as e.,lorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Itrf . there e,e, bleiaeler C.orrupticn the Ille\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security th; knits :itates taws. ,N.lether the concern is illegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons of mass thifTurt:icir, terrorism rrr insurgendes, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, times oun\'t Identify and bathe corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as a \'c1 society\" Eui-31.-,E..ri:Et,itig neve( once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address vithise, to simply ;;;.zgRi4st it is ericie..nic the world over and simply a way business gets done among esv;N:,EI:,,,in the wood. is s.imply reckless. ? 1) e: is ;.; eiement of top national security threats ... requires far more than mere po e:e or the wordiy bat linriteo capaoilities of NC5Os like Transparency International. It is a job that on the r 7esc.vices to identify and track targets and on the other demands the p.:11:1:y,Tok.Ns roans of those who are the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top s,.indlcates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last . 1 .-7 art} riat.liers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of ,l?tYw it ? rSI;(?ri Uompany, Climon\'s remarks are important. But if she and the aomimsdation pian to systernatk;aily go aster the cc fruptori that is linked to many if not most of our greatest'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Foreign_policy',19,1,'2859 - C05764604.txt','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogFYI ----Griginal Message-- Slaughter, Anne-Marie If u go to the actual website it has a great pie. Who says eAi good c.,, ,Acv changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm important shifts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphet.e. rhey j,.st creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. Tuk,cay, arzo:.Julz. \'State Hilary Clinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Gen., ral Asseinhly meeting next \'vcr.. S.ie focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a :- .1m,stio-i, she gave an anSwer that one top State Department official characterized as historic because it Oir tilt tr:it coll.uption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue. coniak?.,.rt i-esonates on several leVeli. On the one, perhaps ciosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the e, ep31 -t: icientffie,z, abuse of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. 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IS simply reckless. :,e . ? is V, eie.ment of top national security threats ... requires far more than ei\'n. ,?ts capabilities of NZ:10s like Transparency International. It is a job that on the iteligence \',..\'esources to identify and track targets and on the other demands the i?wC.IvtIre?q i t.e, :asiSe many of those who an:, the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top terry-1st or crimli.:3i syndicates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last elnablers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of r ? \' ?  ? Ind COMOrcy, remarks are important. But if she and the auinnscra,:ion .,,an sy.sternati,aini go after the Co( Nption that is linked to many if not most of our greatest','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogFYI ----Griginal Message-- Slaughter, Anne-Marie If u go to the actual website it has a great pie. Who says eAi good c.,, ,Acv changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm important shifts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphet.e. rhey j,.st creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. Tuk,;cay, arzo:.Julz. \'State Hilary Clinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Gen., ral Asseinhly meeting next \'vcr;.. S;.ie focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a :- .1m,stio;-i, she gave an anSwer that one top State Department official characterized as \"historic\" because it \"Oir tilt t;r:it coll.uption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue.\" coniak?.,.rt i-esonates on several leVeli. On the one, perhaps ciosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the e, ;ep31 -t: icientffie,z, abuse of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go \'1.com aeirig centcai oi. allied e -ncorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Corrupzort ,s the file\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security thear:r the COACeril is iilegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons ofmass d,,st-ilrVon, terrorism or insurgencits, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, drug:,or num& -sat\'nciz:np? H.-1011 cion\'t it:lei-lay and battle corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as n \'de; thus guar.;nteeing ft never once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address it -- ran woise? to simply ;;LEggFsv it is endemic the world over and simply a way business gets done among eift.s-s;ksz:iPci:.41,;in F:nleq\'ing oir.:(1d. IS simply reckless. :\",e; . ? is V, eie.ment of top national security threats ... requires far more than ei\'n. ,;?ts capabilities of NZ:10s like Transparency International. It is a job that on the i;;;teligence \',..\'esources to identify and track targets and on the other demands the i?wC.Ivt;Ire?q i; t.e, :asiSe many of those who an:, the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top terry-1st or crimli.:3i syndicates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last elnablers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of r ? \' ? ; ? Ind COMOrcy, remarks are important. But if she and the auin;nscra,:ion ;.,,an sy.sternati,;aini go after the Co( Nption that is linked to many if not most of our greatest'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Foreign_policy',19,1,'3025 - C05764894.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars. Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of Dead Aid, the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\" Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of \"Dead Aid\", the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Foreign_policy',19,1,'3076 - C05764973.txt','Shannon & Valenzuela -- DeMint Staff MtgFyi Cheryl, Rich and I met this morning with Chris Socha, Senator DeMint\'s foreign policy staffer. We took the opportunity to discuss the nominations of Tom Shannon and Arturo Valenzuela. As you know, DeMint has been very outspoken regarding Zelaya\'s ouster in Honduras. With respect to Tom, it appears as though little has changed - DeMint still appears to be insisting on some amount of floor debate followed by a roll call vote on the nomination. How much time and when is still something that needs to be worked out. We\'ve been following up on our end, but the DeMint camp has slow walked things a bit. We expect to come to some agreement when the Senate reconvenes. Arturo\'s nomination is in a different posture. As we approached the Senate\'s August recess, there appeared to be some loosening of DeMint\'s hold on him. After speaking with DeMint\'s staff, we\'re still hopeful that we could get Arturo confirmed by either voice vote or by unanimous consent when the Senate returns. However, Chris warned that DeMint is monitoring closely the Administration\'s position with regards to sanctions. He warned that if a coup determination is made and new sanctions levied, this could very well have an adverse impact on how Arturo\'s nomination moves forward. We wanted to alert you to this latter point because we understand a determination from L could be coming down shortly. DeMint\'s staffer explained that the Senator would welcome a call from either S or Deputy Steinberg, and he thought a call could go a long way to freeing up Arturo\'s nomination. We\'re preparing a call sheet for Deputy Steinberg. Thanks. Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary for Senate Affairs Bureau of Legislative Affairs U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2645 rodriguezme@state.gov 412','Shannon & Valenzuela -- DeMint Staff MtgFyi Cheryl, Rich and I met this morning with Chris Socha, Senator DeMint\'s foreign policy staffer. We took the opportunity to discuss the nominations of Tom Shannon and Arturo Valenzuela. As you know, DeMint has been very outspoken regarding Zelaya\'s ouster in Honduras. With respect to Tom, it appears as though little has changed - DeMint still appears to be insisting on some amount of floor debate followed by a roll call vote on the nomination. How much time and when is still something that needs to be worked out. We\'ve been following up on our end, but the DeMint camp has slow walked things a bit. We expect to come to some agreement when the Senate reconvenes. Arturo\'s nomination is in a different posture. As we approached the Senate\'s August recess, there appeared to be some loosening of DeMint\'s hold on him. After speaking with DeMint\'s staff, we\'re still hopeful that we could get Arturo confirmed by either voice vote or by unanimous consent when the Senate returns. However, Chris warned that DeMint is monitoring closely the Administration\'s position with regards to sanctions. He warned that if a coup determination is made and new sanctions levied, this could very well have an adverse impact on how Arturo\'s nomination moves forward. We wanted to alert you to this latter point because we understand a determination from L could be coming down shortly. DeMint\'s staffer explained that the Senator would welcome a call from either S or Deputy Steinberg, and he thought a call could go a long way to freeing up Arturo\'s nomination. We\'re preparing a call sheet for Deputy Steinberg. Thanks. Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary for Senate Affairs Bureau of Legislative Affairs U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2645 rodriguezme@state.gov 412'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Foreign_policy',19,1,'3155 - C05765149.txt','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset, says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'. The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset,\" says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. \"When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'.\" The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Foreign_policy',19,1,'3184 - C05765255.txt','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, Going Rogue: An American Life. The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee, says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin. Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy, says Holland. But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally. In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president, say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did, he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, \"Going Rogue: An American Life.\" \"The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee,\" says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin.\" Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy,\" says Holland. \"But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.\"An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally.\" In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president,\" say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. \"Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did,\" he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Foreign_policy',19,1,'3219 - C05765650.txt','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred smart power foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as ridiculous, a nightmare, and frustrating beyond words. $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred \"smart power\" foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as \"ridiculous,\" \"a nightmare,\" and \"frustrating beyond words.\" $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Foreign_policy',19,1,'3226 - C05765662.txt','Congrats on USAIDCheryl, Congratulations on a fabulous nomination. We look forward to working with Raj and continuing to help you and the Secretary. Our USGLC statement is attached and pasted below. Best, Liz Liz Schrayer U.S. Global Leadership Coalition 1220 19th Street, NW Washin on DC 20036 USGLC Applauds Choice of Dr. Rajiv Shah as USAID Administrator In Choosing Dr. Shah, President Signals Important Role Development Plays in Foreign Policy Washington, DC ? The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition released the following statement from Executive Director Liz Schrayer on President Obama\'s announcement of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development: `The USGLC applauds the President\'s nomination of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be USAID Administrator as yet another example of the President\'s commitment to elevating our civilian-led, smart power tools. With a robust International Affairs Budget request for FY 2010, a pledge to double foreign assistance by 2015, a Presidential Study Directive on Global Development and the State Department\'s Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review, the Administration continues to demonstrate the essential role development and diplomacy play in our foreign policy. Rajiv Shah is a fresh and dynamic addition to President Obama\'s foreign policy team. Dr. Shah will bring expertise and energy to a critical agency in need of strong, empowered leadership. His career in global development, global health and agricultural development give him real perspective to lead USAID. He is already an important player in the Administration\'s food security initiative, and his additional background in fighting global poverty and promoting global health make him an ideal candidate for this important post. The USGLC\'s broad, bipartisan coalition welcomes Dr. Shah\'s nomination to be USAID Administrator, and we look forward to working with him to strengthen the role of development The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (www.usglc.orq) is a broad-based influential network of 400 businesses and NGOs national security and foreign policy experts and business, faith-based, academic and community leaders in all 50 states','Congrats on USAIDCheryl, Congratulations on a fabulous nomination. We look forward to working with Raj and continuing to help you and the Secretary. Our USGLC statement is attached and pasted below. Best, Liz Liz Schrayer U.S. Global Leadership Coalition 1220 19th Street, NW Washin on DC 20036 USGLC Applauds Choice of Dr. Rajiv Shah as USAID Administrator In Choosing Dr. Shah, President Signals Important Role Development Plays in Foreign Policy Washington, DC ? The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition released the following statement from Executive Director Liz Schrayer on President Obama\'s announcement of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development: `The USGLC applauds the President\'s nomination of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be USAID Administrator as yet another example of the President\'s commitment to elevating our civilian-led, smart power tools. With a robust International Affairs Budget request for FY 2010, a pledge to double foreign assistance by 2015, a Presidential Study Directive on Global Development and the State Department\'s Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review, the Administration continues to demonstrate the essential role development and diplomacy play in our foreign policy. \"Rajiv Shah is a fresh and dynamic addition to President Obama\'s foreign policy team. Dr. Shah will bring expertise and energy to a critical agency in need of strong, empowered leadership. His career in global development, global health and agricultural development give him real perspective to lead USAID. He is already an important player in the Administration\'s food security initiative, and his additional background in fighting global poverty and promoting global health make him an ideal candidate for this important post. \"The USGLC\'s broad, bipartisan coalition welcomes Dr. Shah\'s nomination to be USAID Administrator, and we look forward to working with him to strengthen the role of development\" The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (www.usglc.orq) is a broad-based influential network of 400 businesses and NGOs; national security and foreign policy experts; and business, faith-based, academic and community leaders in all 50 states'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Foreign_policy',19,1,'3273 - C05765761.txt','FYI: Les Gelb: Amateur Hour at the White Househttp://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to throw its weight around. What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make demands on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect deliverables on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.','FYI: Les Gelb: \"Amateur Hour at the White House\"http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to \"throw its weight around.\" What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make \"demands\" on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect \"deliverables\" on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Foreign_policy',19,1,'3677 - C05766534.txt','Lugar Remarks tonightSpeech of Senator Lugar Foreign Assistance and Development in a New Era Thursday, January 28, 2010 U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar will deliver the following speech tonight at the Society for International Development\'s annual dinner. I thank the Society for International Development, its members and its leadership - Betsy Bassan and Joe Feuer - for the work they do on development issues around the world, and for organizing this annual gala. It is unfortunate that Chairman Kerry could not be with us tonight, but I know he shares my gratitude for your recognition. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Shah for his remarks and to recognize the efforts of USAID and its new Administrator in responding to the tragic earthquake in Haiti. Dr. Shah has faced one of the most challenging crises imaginable only five days after being sworn in. The job ahead of him - in Haiti and around the globe - is monumental. I look forward to supporting his work and that of his agency in the coming years. I commend all of our responders from all government agencies for their courage, compassion, and skill as they continue their mission in Haiti, and I join all of you in extending our prayers to the people of that nation. Tonight I would like to offer a few points about where we have come from and where we might be going with regard to U.S. investments in development. The challenges of global poverty and hunger are growing at a time when worries about the sustainability of natural resources are increasing. Population growth and increased affluence in some parts of the globe will require that we more than double world food production by 2050 to keep pace. At the same time, to address environmental concerns, we will have to harvest that food from roughly the same amount of land that is in production today. The accessibility and availability of food deeply affects the health of populations. Childhood malnutrition has lifelong consequences for the productivity of individuals and nations. Poverty denies opportunity to the world\'s young people and breeds extremism and instability that spills over borders. It is not surprising that the CIA has long tracked and analyzed global food supplies as an indicator of potential conflict. There is probably not a person in this room who would disagree that development is critical for U.S. national security and that the alleviation of poverty and hunger is a key component. This is a sentiment that is shared in most parts of our government, including the Department of Defense. But even though the importance of advancing development goals is evident, constructing the most efficient, accountable, and transparent means for achieving those goals is complex and challenging. Differences of opinion exist with regard to who should be performing development functions and how these activities should be integrated into our broader foreign policy efforts. We have not reached a consensus within our government on who should be doing what, where, when and why.','Lugar Remarks tonightSpeech of Senator Lugar Foreign Assistance and Development in a New Era Thursday, January 28, 2010 U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar will deliver the following speech tonight at the Society for International Development\'s annual dinner. I thank the Society for International Development, its members and its leadership - Betsy Bassan and Joe Feuer - for the work they do on development issues around the world, and for organizing this annual gala. It is unfortunate that Chairman Kerry could not be with us tonight, but I know he shares my gratitude for your recognition. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Shah for his remarks and to recognize the efforts of USAID and its new Administrator in responding to the tragic earthquake in Haiti. Dr. Shah has faced one of the most challenging crises imaginable only five days after being sworn in. The job ahead of him - in Haiti and around the globe - is monumental. I look forward to supporting his work and that of his agency in the coming years. I commend all of our responders from all government agencies for their courage, compassion, and skill as they continue their mission in Haiti, and I join all of you in extending our prayers to the people of that nation. Tonight I would like to offer a few points about where we have come from and where we might be going with regard to U.S. investments in development. The challenges of global poverty and hunger are growing at a time when worries about the sustainability of natural resources are increasing. Population growth and increased affluence in some parts of the globe will require that we more than double world food production by 2050 to keep pace. At the same time, to address environmental concerns, we will have to harvest that food from roughly the same amount of land that is in production today. The accessibility and availability of food deeply affects the health of populations. Childhood malnutrition has lifelong consequences for the productivity of individuals and nations. Poverty denies opportunity to the world\'s young people and breeds extremism and instability that spills over borders. It is not surprising that the CIA has long tracked and analyzed global food supplies as an indicator of potential conflict. There is probably not a person in this room who would disagree that development is critical for U.S. national security and that the alleviation of poverty and hunger is a key component. This is a sentiment that is shared in most parts of our government, including the Department of Defense. But even though the importance of advancing development goals is evident, constructing the most efficient, accountable, and transparent means for achieving those goals is complex and challenging. Differences of opinion exist with regard to who should be performing development functions and how these activities should be integrated into our broader foreign policy efforts. We have not reached a consensus within our government on who should be doing what, where, when and why.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Foreign_Policy_Initiative',2,1,'2701 - C05764287.txt','Video Success and Another IdeaSee below my email Katie: First ? I want to say again what a great job you have done on Food Security ? not only the video but helping us get the site up and ready in less than 24 hours ? many thanks. Love the metrics below ? makes it all worth it. Second ? let\'s set a time to discuss this new idea. Yeah! cdm Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1: It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries','Video Success and Another IdeaSee below my email Katie: First ? I want to say again what a great job you have done on Food Security ? not only the video but helping us get the site up and ready in less than 24 hours ? many thanks. Love the metrics below ? makes it all worth it. Second ? let\'s set a time to discuss this new idea. Yeah! cdm Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1: It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Foreign_Policy_Initiative',2,1,'2704 - C05764294.txt','Video Success and Another IdeaI can attest to the fact that this has thus far been the shining star of the initiative (from a non-policy perspective) and I think speaks to how hrc will do diplomacy and development differently. In addition to what katie mentioned-- Institute for International Education (goodman) included it in their weekly email to more than 8000 institutions, Pepsi showed it an internal meeting last week and will show it at a global conference this week, and CGI has gotten feedback about the video and has gotten increased interest in commitments in this area. It has also been pushed out to posts through internal sites. We are also trying to see if we can get it in a rotation or on mtvU or their website and bet as part of the world food day push. Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1. It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries tremendous weight that in a short amount of time and little push to reach out to communities we have raised the bar for engaging content through video.','Video Success and Another IdeaI can attest to the fact that this has thus far been the shining star of the initiative (from a non-policy perspective) and I think speaks to how hrc will do diplomacy and development differently. In addition to what katie mentioned-- Institute for International Education (goodman) included it in their weekly email to more than 8000 institutions, Pepsi showed it an internal meeting last week and will show it at a global conference this week, and CGI has gotten feedback about the video and has gotten increased interest in commitments in this area. It has also been pushed out to posts through internal sites. We are also trying to see if we can get it in a rotation or on mtvU or their website and bet as part of the world food day push. Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1. It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries tremendous weight that in a short amount of time and little push to reach out to communities we have raised the bar for engaging content through video.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Foreign_policy_of_the_United_States',13,1,'1288 - C05760667.txt','Learning the hard wayFYI Learning the hard way Mar 26th 2009 From The Economist print edition Barack Obama may at last be getting a grip. But he still needs to show more leadership, at home and abroad HILLARY CLINTON\'S most effective quip, in her long struggle with Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination last year, was that the Oval Office is no place for on-the-job training. It went to the heart of the nagging worry about the silver-tongued young senator from Illinois: that he lacked even the slightest executive experience, and that in his brief career he had never really stood up to powerful interests, whether in his home city of Chicago or in the wider world. Might Mrs Clinton have been right about her foe? Not altogether. In foreign policy in particular Mr Obama has already done some commendable things. He has held out a sincere hand to Iran he has ordered Guantanamo closed within a year he has set himself firmly against torture. He has, as the world and this newspaper wanted, taken a less strident tone in dealing with friends and rivals alike. But at home Mr Obama has had a difficult start. His performance has been weaker than those who endorsed his candidacy, including this newspaper, had hoped. Many of his strongest supporters?liberal columnists, prominent donors, Democratic Party stalwarts?have started to question him. As for those not so beholden, polls show that independent voters again prefer Republicans to Democrats, a startling reversal of fortune in just a few weeks. Mr Obama\'s once-celestial approval ratings are about where George Bush\'s were at this stage in his awful presidency. Despite his resounding electoral victory, his solid majorities in both chambers of Congress and the obvious goodwill of the bulk of the electorate, Mr Obama has seemed curiously feeble. Empty posts, weak policies 6','Learning the hard wayFYI Learning the hard way Mar 26th 2009 From The Economist print edition Barack Obama may at last be getting a grip. But he still needs to show more leadership, at home and abroad HILLARY CLINTON\'S most effective quip, in her long struggle with Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination last year, was that the Oval Office is no place for on-the-job training. It went to the heart of the nagging worry about the silver-tongued young senator from Illinois: that he lacked even the slightest executive experience, and that in his brief career he had never really stood up to powerful interests, whether in his home city of Chicago or in the wider world. Might Mrs Clinton have been right about her foe? Not altogether. In foreign policy in particular Mr Obama has already done some commendable things. He has held out a sincere hand to Iran; he has ordered Guantanamo closed within a year; he has set himself firmly against torture. He has, as the world and this newspaper wanted, taken a less strident tone in dealing with friends and rivals alike. But at home Mr Obama has had a difficult start. His performance has been weaker than those who endorsed his candidacy, including this newspaper, had hoped. Many of his strongest supporters?liberal columnists, prominent donors, Democratic Party stalwarts?have started to question him. As for those not so beholden, polls show that independent voters again prefer Republicans to Democrats, a startling reversal of fortune in just a few weeks. Mr Obama\'s once-celestial approval ratings are about where George Bush\'s were at this stage in his awful presidency. Despite his resounding electoral victory, his solid majorities in both chambers of Congress and the obvious goodwill of the bulk of the electorate, Mr Obama has seemed curiously feeble. Empty posts, weak policies 6'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Foreign_policy_of_the_United_States',13,1,'1412 - C05761118.txt','OSCECheryl Additional info Regards pat The OSCE\'s broad geographical coverage and the span of issues ranging from technical arms control treaties to foreign policy and human rights challenges in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia requires in-depth knowledge of all aspects of American foreign policy, plus an ability to respond to rapidly changing circumstances during open mutlilateral debates and in negotiations on international agreement and treaties. It also requires rapid intervention in emerging crisis situations, such as potential regional conflict flashpoints in the Caucasus, Central Asia or the Balkans. The PermRep to the OSCE is also responsible for overseeing OSCE operations in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia, while overseeing a staff of 30 professionals in Vienna and an additional 50 Americans seconded to OSCE Missions and field offices spread from Tirana to Tashkent. The briefing memo endorsed by Secretary Clinton on Revitalizing the OSCE noted the importance of assigning a strong Ambassador to this key position -- a need that is only heightened as it appears the Organization is about to embark on a multi-year major strategic review and negotiation of principles and mechanisms to underpin European security architecture. Thus, the Ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the OSCE will also have to be very sensitive to negotiations and trends elsewhere in Europe, including in a bilateral US- Russian track, in NATO, and in US-EU relations, as well as overseeing negotiations to revive conventional arms control in the European theater. In-depth knowledge of the former Soviet Union region and Russian language skills are a major plus for the Permanent Representative, as this is a primary forum for interaction with Russia and Central Asian countries on a daily basis. Strong public speaking skills are also a must, as the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE is expected to speak on the record in hundreds of public statements each year on issues of concern to two different regional bureaus (EUR and SCA) and four functional bureaus (VCI, DRL, EB, and RPM). Wayne, Can you get me the position description, please. Marcie Can someone get me soonest, today, a position description for the US Amb to OSCE . And a paragraph or two on Thanks pat','OSCECheryl Additional info Regards pat The OSCE\'s broad geographical coverage and the span of issues ranging from technical arms control treaties to foreign policy and human rights challenges in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia requires in-depth knowledge of all aspects of American foreign policy, plus an ability to respond to rapidly changing circumstances during open mutlilateral debates and in negotiations on international agreement and treaties. It also requires rapid intervention in emerging crisis situations, such as potential regional conflict flashpoints in the Caucasus, Central Asia or the Balkans. The PermRep to the OSCE is also responsible for overseeing OSCE operations in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia, while overseeing a staff of 30 professionals in Vienna and an additional 50 Americans seconded to OSCE Missions and field offices spread from Tirana to Tashkent. The briefing memo endorsed by Secretary Clinton on \"Revitalizing the OSCE\" noted the importance of assigning a strong Ambassador to this key position -- a need that is only heightened as it appears the Organization is about to embark on a multi-year major strategic review and negotiation of principles and mechanisms to underpin European security architecture. Thus, the Ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the OSCE will also have to be very sensitive to negotiations and trends elsewhere in Europe, including in a bilateral US- Russian track, in NATO, and in US-EU relations, as well as overseeing negotiations to revive conventional arms control in the European theater. In-depth knowledge of the former Soviet Union region and Russian language skills are a major plus for the Permanent Representative, as this is a primary forum for interaction with Russia and Central Asian countries on a daily basis. Strong public speaking skills are also a must, as the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE is expected to speak on the record in hundreds of public statements each year on issues of concern to two different regional bureaus (EUR and SCA) and four functional bureaus (VCI, DRL, EB, and RPM). Wayne, Can you get me the position description, please. Marcie Can someone get me soonest, today, a position description for the US Amb to OSCE . And a paragraph or two on Thanks pat'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Foreign_policy_of_the_United_States',13,1,'1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Foreign_policy_of_the_United_States',13,1,'1698 - C05761689.txt','FyiBy MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) ? Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will soon announce that gay American diplomats will be given benefits similar to those that their heterosexual counterparts enjoy, U.S. officials said Saturday. In a notice to be sent soon to State Department employees, Clinton says regulations that denied same-sex couples and their families the same rights and privileges that straight diplomats enjoyed are unfair and must end, as they harm U.S. diplomacy. Providing training, medical care and other benefits to domestic partners promote the cohesiveness, safety and effectiveness of our posts abroad, she says in the message, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press. It will also help the department attract and retain personnel in a competitive environment where domestic partner benefits and allowances are increasingly the norm for world-class employers, she says. At bottom, the department will provide these benefits for both opposite-sex and same-sex domestic partners because it is the right thing to do, Clinton says. Among the benefits that will now be granted gay diplomats: the right of domestic partners to hold diplomatic passports, government-paid travel for their partners and families to and from foreign posts, and the use of U.S. medical facilities abroad. In addition, gay diplomats\' families will now be eligible for U.S. government emergency evacuations and training courses at the Foreign Service Institute, the message says. The announcement, expected this week, was provided to the AP by a State Department official who is a member of the Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies organization. Two department officials not affiliated with the organization confirmed its accuracy. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publically about the changes.','FyiBy MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) ? Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will soon announce that gay American diplomats will be given benefits similar to those that their heterosexual counterparts enjoy, U.S. officials said Saturday. In a notice to be sent soon to State Department employees, Clinton says regulations that denied same-sex couples and their families the same rights and privileges that straight diplomats enjoyed are \"unfair and must end,\" as they harm U.S. diplomacy. \"Providing training, medical care and other benefits to domestic partners promote the cohesiveness, safety and effectiveness of our posts abroad,\" she says in the message, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press. \"It will also help the department attract and retain personnel in a competitive environment where domestic partner benefits and allowances are increasingly the norm for world-class employers,\" she says. \"At bottom, the department will provide these benefits for both opposite-sex and same-sex domestic partners because it is the right thing to do,\" Clinton says. Among the benefits that will now be granted gay diplomats: the right of domestic partners to hold diplomatic passports, government-paid travel for their partners and families to and from foreign posts, and the use of U.S. medical facilities abroad. In addition, gay diplomats\' families will now be eligible for U.S. government emergency evacuations and training courses at the Foreign Service Institute, the message says. The announcement, expected this week, was provided to the AP by a State Department official who is a member of the Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies organization. Two department officials not affiliated with the organization confirmed its accuracy. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publically about the changes.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Foreign_policy_of_the_United_States',13,1,'1971 - C05762562.txt','fyi, gibbs excerpt from 6/30Read traffic all the way down Thanks. Adding Cheryl. S will be doing regular SVICs with Hill and she\'ll be back in Iraq before long. Importance: High As I told Jake and PJ, I was bit surprised that CNN (Charley Keyes) asked me at the podium if the Dept. was concerned that the VP was seeming to be on the ascendent in foreign policy. I talked to him off the record, and he admitted that he gets a steady drumbeat of requests from producers to find out if Hillary is holding her own in the intragency battles, and particularly if there\'s infighting between her and White House. He said what specifically prompted his q at the briefing on whether the VP was beginning to usurp S\'s role in foreign policy was Gibb\'s announcement Tuesday that the VP was taking lead in Iraq policy (below). I emphasized to him that the Sec is very engaged and involved in Iraq policy, noting she was on a conference call today with Chris Hill. Think much of this is the perennial Washington story of who\'s up and who\'s down, but it still bears careful watch. Ian Importance: High QUESTION: And yesterday, you said that you\'d try to get back to us on vice president\'s role in Iraq policy. GIBBS: Sure. QUESTION: Can you fill us in on that? president to oversee the -- the policy and in working with General 25','fyi, gibbs excerpt from 6/30Read traffic all the way down Thanks. Adding Cheryl. S will be doing regular SVICs with Hill and she\'ll be back in Iraq before long. Importance: High As I told Jake and PJ, I was bit surprised that CNN (Charley Keyes) asked me at the podium if the Dept. was concerned that the VP was seeming to be on the ascendent in foreign policy. I talked to him off the record, and he admitted that he gets a \"steady drumbeat\" of requests from producers to find out \"if Hillary is holding her own\" in the intragency battles, and particularly if there\'s infighting between her and White House. He said what specifically prompted his q at the briefing on whether the VP was beginning to usurp S\'s role in foreign policy was Gibb\'s announcement Tuesday that the VP was taking lead in Iraq policy (below). I emphasized to him that the Sec is very engaged and involved in Iraq policy, noting she was on a conference call today with Chris Hill. Think much of this is the perennial Washington story of who\'s up and who\'s down, but it still bears careful watch. Ian Importance: High QUESTION: And yesterday, you said that you\'d try to get back to us on vice president\'s role in Iraq policy. GIBBS: Sure. QUESTION: Can you fill us in on that? president to oversee the -- the policy and in working with General 25'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Foreign_policy_of_the_United_States',13,1,'1974 - C05762567.txt','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do, said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. \"All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do,\" said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Foreign_policy_of_the_United_States',13,1,'2342 - C05763204.txt','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests. The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were afraid to sleep in their own homes. After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: \"Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests.\" The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were \"afraid to sleep in their own homes.\" After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Foreign_policy_of_the_United_States',13,1,'2762 - C05764429.txt','just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflectsClinton Is?-over all it reflects your amazing strength ofPurpose...keep on Sis and love I think it was in your clips over the weekend but I will send it to your right now reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it Could you be sure I get this article? reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love Someone sent this article to me yesterday it was entitled: It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? She\'s not answering those crisis calls at the White House. But she\'s quietly revolutionizing American foreign policy. By David Rothkopf Sunday, August 23, 2009 reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love I can imagine how intense this week was as you and the entire Spence clan gave Big Roy the best ever sendoff. Does your title refer to the ad or something else? your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you received this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of the error via email to disclaimerinquiries@ideacity.com and please delete the email from your system, retaining no copies in any media. We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008','just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflectsClinton Is?-over all it reflects your amazing strength of\"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love I think it was in your clips over the weekend but I will send it to your right now reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it Could you be sure I get this article? reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love Someone sent this article to me yesterday it was entitled: \"It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? She\'s not answering those crisis calls at the White House. But she\'s quietly revolutionizing American foreign policy.\" By David Rothkopf Sunday, August 23, 2009 reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love I can imagine how intense this week was as you and the entire Spence clan gave Big Roy the best ever sendoff. Does your title refer to the ad or something else? your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you received this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of the error via email to disclaimerinquiries@ideacity.com and please delete the email from your system, retaining no copies in any media. We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Foreign_policy_of_the_United_States',13,1,'2764 - C05764432.txt','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her defense of Hillary in her essay Obama\'s Other Wife was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the team of rivals cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her \"defense\" of Hillary in her essay \"Obama\'s Other Wife\" was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the \"team of rivals\" cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Foreign_policy_of_the_United_States',13,1,'3000 - C05764852.txt','Here is the draft agenda per our discussionAttachments: 2009-09-22 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft.docx Take a look ?we are now eliminating Saturday but agenda is here: Senior Leadership Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: Continental Breakfast 8:15am: Welcome [HRC] 8:25am: Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] 8:30am: Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o priorities] ? Our Accomplishments To Date o [HRC uses as opportunity to celebrate what has been accomplished and call out areas for recognition -show appreciation for work that has been done and set the tone of appreciation, collaboration, team approach to success] 8:50am: Funding our Needs and Ambitions - State/USAID Budgets ? Presentation by Jack Lew [10 minutes] o New Processes and Protocols for Implementing 2010 o Expectations for 2011 o Expectations for State/USAID approach ? Moderated Q and A by Lew with Greene, Smith, other appropriate support [10 minutes] 9:25am: QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Development','Here is the draft agenda per our discussionAttachments: 2009-09-22 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft.docx Take a look ?we are now eliminating Saturday but agenda is here: Senior Leadership Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: Continental Breakfast 8:15am: Welcome [HRC] 8:25am: Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] 8:30am: Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o priorities] ? Our Accomplishments To Date o [HRC uses as opportunity to celebrate what has been accomplished and call out areas for recognition -show appreciation for work that has been done and set the tone of appreciation, collaboration, team approach to success] 8:50am: Funding our Needs and Ambitions - State/USAID Budgets ? Presentation by Jack Lew [10 minutes] o New Processes and Protocols for Implementing 2010 o Expectations for 2011 o Expectations for State/USAID approach ? Moderated Q and A by Lew with Greene, Smith, other appropriate support [10 minutes] 9:25am: QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Development'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Foreign_policy_of_the_United_States',13,1,'3359 - C05765893.txt','Assistance withFYI Cheryl: I heard from today on the temporary ambassadorial arrangement at which you and she arrived. First and foremost, thank you for working toward a conclusion to a complicated matter. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by the Senator and me. Once the ambassadorship expires, most likely pursue some other appointment in the administration which, depending on the position, I suspect Senator Menendez will support as he is hopeful she might receive the opportunity to serve in a more fulsome manner. Again, you were tremendous to wrap this matter up. Danny. Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4744 main daniel_o\'brien@menendez.senate.gov Thanks so much land I spoke yesterday so please do check in with her. Best Cdm Thanks We are working on a suitable position for as well. Best. cdm we appreciate the interest in her candidacy which the Secretary shares Cheryl: Fo lowing up on an earlier email, please see attached letter from Senator Menendez to Secretary Clinton re: the status of and her nomination We remain hopetui can be given a portfolio consistent with the original offer made to her. Thank you for your consideration. Danny O\'Brien Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 B6 B5 Cheryl: Greetings and congratulations on the Secretary\'s successes in bringing about a responsible and sane foreign policy during her short tenure at State. Senator Menendez asked that I bring the following matter to your attention. This past February - an ambassadorial level appointment. There has been considerable confusion around role and responsibilities The bottom line is that led to believe the appointment would come with more responsibilities than the ones associated with the two-week meetings. She is anxious to serve in a larger capacity than present. The Senator is hopeful the commitments made to can be fulfilled, even if she were to be given a different portfolio. I understand either you or your staff will meet with in the near future. In advance, we thank you for whatever you can do to find a solution to the current situation. Please feel free to email me or call me at should you want to discuss this matter further. Good luck in all your endeavors. Danny O\'Brien Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4744 main B6 daniel_o\'brien@menendez.senate.gov','Assistance withFYI Cheryl: I heard from today on the temporary ambassadorial arrangement at which you and she arrived. First and foremost, thank you for working toward a conclusion to a complicated matter. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by the Senator and me. Once the ambassadorship expires, most likely pursue some other appointment in the administration which, depending on the position, I suspect Senator Menendez will support as he is hopeful she might receive the opportunity to serve in a more fulsome manner. Again, you were tremendous to wrap this matter up. Danny. Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4744 main daniel_o\'brien@menendez.senate.gov Thanks so much land I spoke yesterday so please do check in with her. Best Cdm Thanks We are working on a suitable position for as well. Best. cdm we appreciate the interest in her candidacy which the Secretary shares Cheryl: Fo lowing up on an earlier email, please see attached letter from Senator Menendez to Secretary Clinton re: the status of and her nomination We remain hopetui can be given a portfolio consistent with the original offer made to her. Thank you for your consideration. Danny O\'Brien Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 B6 B5 Cheryl: Greetings and congratulations on the Secretary\'s successes in bringing about a responsible and sane foreign policy during her short tenure at State. Senator Menendez asked that I bring the following matter to your attention. This past February - an ambassadorial level appointment. There has been considerable confusion around role and responsibilities The bottom line is that led to believe the appointment would come with more responsibilities than the ones associated with the two-week meetings. She is anxious to serve in a larger capacity than present. The Senator is hopeful the commitments made to can be fulfilled, even if she were to be given a different portfolio. I understand either you or your staff will meet with in the near future. In advance, we thank you for whatever you can do to find a solution to the current situation. Please feel free to email me or call me at should you want to discuss this matter further. Good luck in all your endeavors. Danny O\'Brien Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4744 main B6 daniel_o\'brien@menendez.senate.gov'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Foreign_policy_of_the_United_States',13,1,'3517 - C05766169.txt','Just a Thank Youfyi Jan and Nancy: As we are winding down the first year for Hillary, I wanted to reach out and say a belated but sincere thank you for all the work you put in to get us off to a great start with staffing her team. I am sure as you look across it you see a number of the faces you recommended, all of whom are doing yeomen\'s work given the challenges this administration faces in foreign policy. A special thank you as well for Margaret. She has been the gift that keeps on giving (indeed she is focused now on ensuring USAID has the team it needs to assist Hillary both in revitalizing the agencyand producing the development outcomes that will last for a lifetime). I hope you have a great holiday season ? I know there are many who will be giving thanks for you being among their blessings ? I just wanted to add my voice. best. cdm','Just a Thank Youfyi Jan and Nancy: As we are winding down the first year for Hillary, I wanted to reach out and say a belated but sincere thank you for all the work you put in to get us off to a great start with staffing her team. I am sure as you look across it you see a number of the faces you recommended, all of whom are doing yeomen\'s work given the challenges this administration faces in foreign policy. A special thank you as well for Margaret. She has been the gift that keeps on giving (indeed she is focused now on ensuring USAID has the team it needs to assist Hillary both in revitalizing the agencyand producing the development outcomes that will last for a lifetime). I hope you have a great holiday season ? I know there are many who will be giving thanks for you being among their blessings ? I just wanted to add my voice. best. cdm'),(10.51819330678231,5.259096653391155,2500,'Foreign_policy_of_the_United_States',13,2,'3566 - C05766253.txt','Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon HoldSubject: Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon Hold WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment. WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment.','Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon HoldSubject: Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon Hold WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment. WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Foreign_relations_of_the_European_Union',1,1,'2890 - C05764648.txt','(AP) Ferrero-Waldner abandons race for UNESCO top jobPARIS (AP) EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner is withdrawing her candidacy for the top job at the United Nations agency for culture and education. Paris-based UNESCO is choosing a new director in voting that began Thursday and continues Monday. Austrian Ferrero-Waldner was considered a strong candidate. The front-runner is Egyptian Farouk Hosni, opposed by Jewish activists. He threatened last year to burn Israeli books, but later apologized. The Austrian Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that Ferrero-Waldner was withdrawing for the greater good of the organization and European unity, and urged respect for UNESCO\'s ideals. Other candidates are former Bulgarian foreign minister Irina Bokova and Ecuadorean diplomat Ivonne Baki.','(AP) Ferrero-Waldner abandons race for UNESCO top jobPARIS (AP) EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner is withdrawing her candidacy for the top job at the United Nations agency for culture and education. Paris-based UNESCO is choosing a new director in voting that began Thursday and continues Monday. Austrian Ferrero-Waldner was considered a strong candidate. The front-runner is Egyptian Farouk Hosni, opposed by Jewish activists. He threatened last year to burn Israeli books, but later apologized. The Austrian Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that Ferrero-Waldner was withdrawing \"for the greater good of the organization and European unity,\" and urged respect for UNESCO\'s ideals. Other candidates are former Bulgarian foreign minister Irina Bokova and Ecuadorean diplomat Ivonne Baki.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Foreign_Service_Institute',2,1,'1698 - C05761689.txt','FyiBy MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) ? Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will soon announce that gay American diplomats will be given benefits similar to those that their heterosexual counterparts enjoy, U.S. officials said Saturday. In a notice to be sent soon to State Department employees, Clinton says regulations that denied same-sex couples and their families the same rights and privileges that straight diplomats enjoyed are unfair and must end, as they harm U.S. diplomacy. Providing training, medical care and other benefits to domestic partners promote the cohesiveness, safety and effectiveness of our posts abroad, she says in the message, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press. It will also help the department attract and retain personnel in a competitive environment where domestic partner benefits and allowances are increasingly the norm for world-class employers, she says. At bottom, the department will provide these benefits for both opposite-sex and same-sex domestic partners because it is the right thing to do, Clinton says. Among the benefits that will now be granted gay diplomats: the right of domestic partners to hold diplomatic passports, government-paid travel for their partners and families to and from foreign posts, and the use of U.S. medical facilities abroad. In addition, gay diplomats\' families will now be eligible for U.S. government emergency evacuations and training courses at the Foreign Service Institute, the message says. The announcement, expected this week, was provided to the AP by a State Department official who is a member of the Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies organization. Two department officials not affiliated with the organization confirmed its accuracy. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publically about the changes.','FyiBy MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) ? Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will soon announce that gay American diplomats will be given benefits similar to those that their heterosexual counterparts enjoy, U.S. officials said Saturday. In a notice to be sent soon to State Department employees, Clinton says regulations that denied same-sex couples and their families the same rights and privileges that straight diplomats enjoyed are \"unfair and must end,\" as they harm U.S. diplomacy. \"Providing training, medical care and other benefits to domestic partners promote the cohesiveness, safety and effectiveness of our posts abroad,\" she says in the message, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press. \"It will also help the department attract and retain personnel in a competitive environment where domestic partner benefits and allowances are increasingly the norm for world-class employers,\" she says. \"At bottom, the department will provide these benefits for both opposite-sex and same-sex domestic partners because it is the right thing to do,\" Clinton says. Among the benefits that will now be granted gay diplomats: the right of domestic partners to hold diplomatic passports, government-paid travel for their partners and families to and from foreign posts, and the use of U.S. medical facilities abroad. In addition, gay diplomats\' families will now be eligible for U.S. government emergency evacuations and training courses at the Foreign Service Institute, the message says. The announcement, expected this week, was provided to the AP by a State Department official who is a member of the Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies organization. Two department officials not affiliated with the organization confirmed its accuracy. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publically about the changes.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Foreign_Service_Institute',2,1,'2640 - C05764161.txt','Mini Schedule 9/18/09 Friday10:10 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Brookings Institution 10:20 am ARRIVE Brookings Institution IP:25 am SPEECH AT THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION 11:30 am Location: Falk Auditorium Approx. 110 ppl expected. You take 08..A. I:I .:15 en DEPART Brookings Institution *En in r.to &Tn. Dcpsitmelt 11:35 am (t) PHONE CALL w/QUARTET ENVOY TONY BILAIR (T) En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 17:0 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR \'ii\'..tiPCY POWELL, 12:20 nm DFRIECTOR. CEI:FRAII. OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE AND DIRECTOR OE HUMAN _RESOURCES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\'h Floor At..pC7\':L 75 ppl expected. 12:3J prri I.> JNCII. w./JIM S\'IEINBERG , 1:30 pm Jam Room, fIth Finer ? !, 1(4 OP vi.1)+.:\'.\'i1 .CRAl Y ?71t1E0 f!$1.11.I,T,EN.GE WINNERS !.:tam Trir...?11 Preps. 1:45 pm HRIEV.IING :cr. 1.11,miri4 2:00 pm Sei.iretary\'s Office 2:A0 min !DEPART State Department *En route Foreign Service Institute  2: Instir\'Ite 3:00 pi). *V2i..Y.0 1- 0 \'1HE .i\'t)1F4,..EiGNI SERVICE INSTITUTE (FSI) ? , Fni-eigr Affairs T-aining Center *Open, press. i\'..118 i licreig..i Sak 1, 101.14: Si 5:10 nm 8:SO 6.4L . 101.?.,.:\' A:111.111.s .A,i7B . L\' mireixs AFB 9:00 ror. FA EPA nr.Pews AFB via 0-5 Air Force Aircraft Tail #90404 \' --Ft( C i1L3\' 9:50 pm 91.1-.2.1..n-6151) BEST COPY AVAILABLE 95','Mini Schedule 9/18/09 Friday10:10 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Brookings Institution 10:20 am ARRIVE Brookings Institution IP:25 am SPEECH AT THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION 11:30 am Location: Falk Auditorium \"Approx. 110 ppl expected. You take 08..A. I:I .:15 en DEPART Brookings Institution *En in r.to &Tn.; Dcpsitmelt 11:35 am (t) PHONE CALL w/QUARTET ENVOY TONY BILAIR (T) En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 17:0; pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR \'ii\'.;.tiPCY POWELL, 12:20 nm DFRIECTOR. CEI:FRAII. OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE AND DIRECTOR OE HUMAN _RESOURCES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\'h Floor At..pC7\':L 75 ppl expected. 12:3J prri I.> JNCII. w./JIM S\'IEINBERG , 1:30 pm Jam Room, fIth Finer ? ;!, ;1(4 OP vi.1)+.:\'.\'i1 .CRAl Y ?71t1E0 f!$1.11.I,T,EN.GE WINNERS !.:tam Trir...?11 Preps. 1:45 pm HRIEV.IING :cr. 1.11,miri4 2:00 pm Sei.iretary\'s Office 2:A0 min !DEPART State Department *En route Foreign Service Institute \" 2:\" Instir\'Ite 3:00 pi). *V2i..;Y.0 1- 0 \'1HE .i\'t)1F4,..EiGNI SERVICE INSTITUTE (FSI) ? , Fni-eigr Affairs T-aining Center *Open, press. i\'..118 i licreig..i Sak 1, 101.14: Si 5:10 nm 8:SO 6.4L . 101.?.,.:\' A:111.111.s .A,i7B . L\' mireixs AFB 9:00 ror. FA EPA nr.Pews AFB via 0-5 Air Force Aircraft Tail #90404 \' --Ft( C i1L3\' 9:50 pm 91.1-.2.1..n-6151) BEST COPY AVAILABLE 95'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Foreign_Service_Officer',8,1,'1375 - C05760827.txt','Director of the Office of Overseas Building Operations (OBO)OBO is a critical element in the. Department\'s infrastructure arsenal as it rents, maintains, and/or constructs all of the Department\'s real estate assets overseas, valued in the billions of dollars. From 2001 through 2007 it went through a very difficult time Since then OBO has been run well, and its basic morale restored, by a retired Foreign Service: Officer who had previously been its Deputy Director and who I brought out of retirement temporarily.','Director of the Office of Overseas Building Operations (OBO)OBO is a critical element in the. Department\'s infrastructure arsenal as it rents, maintains, and/or constructs all of the Department\'s real estate assets overseas, valued in the billions of dollars. From 2001 through 2007 it went through a very difficult time Since then OBO has been run well, and its basic morale restored, by a retired Foreign Service: Officer who had previously been its Deputy Director and who I brought out of retirement temporarily.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Foreign_Service_Officer',8,1,'1942 - C05762520.txt','Kudos and thanks to the SecretaryFYI ? nice. cdm Thirty years I am a FSO and for the first time I feel really really proud to be part of a Secretary\'s team. Examples 1,Bringing back Farah Pandith. When she left with the change of administration I thought what a waste and figured there was no chance a Democrat would bring back someone form a Republic administration. But you did! 2,The respect for the input of career officers by the Secretary and the U/Ses is just amazing. It will really help improve our foreign relations. 3. The Secretary\'s understanding of the little things and their importance, such as holiday statements. Well, there are more but we are under staffed and have to get back to work. Many thanks to you all for being there. Merrie Blocker, Program Coordinator Office of Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asia Affairs Room 4440, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C St. NW, Washington DC 202-647-5337 BlockerMD2@state.gov 60','Kudos and thanks to the SecretaryFYI ? nice. cdm Thirty years I am a FSO and for the first time I feel really really proud to be part of a Secretary\'s team. Examples 1,Bringing back Farah Pandith. When she left with the change of administration I thought what a waste and figured there was no chance a Democrat would bring back someone form a Republic administration. But you did! 2,The respect for the input of career officers by the Secretary and the U/Ses is just amazing. It will really help improve our foreign relations. 3. The Secretary\'s understanding of the little things and their importance, such as holiday statements. Well, there are more but we are under staffed and have to get back to work. Many thanks to you all for being there. Merrie Blocker, Program Coordinator Office of Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asia Affairs Room 4440, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C St. NW, Washington DC 202-647-5337; BlockerMD2@state.gov 60'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Foreign_Service_Officer',8,1,'214 - C05739811.txt','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him. Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program. Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this pattern. When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community, she said. I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers, she added.','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said \"some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him.\" Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: \"As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program.\" Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, \"The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this\" pattern. \"When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community,\" she said. \"I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers,\" she added.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Foreign_Service_Officer',8,1,'2265 - C05763045.txt','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationDo you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2)Sen Richard Lugar 3)Sen Daniel Inouye 4)Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984 5)Amb Nicholas Platt: former foreign service officer, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1987-1991 6)Amb Frank Wisner: served as Vice Chairman for AIG until retiring in Feb 09, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1991-1992 7)Richard Armitage: former Deputy Secretary of State involved in the Valerie Plame scandal after acknowledging that he was the one responsible for leaking Plame\'s name to the press 8)Rep Steve Austria (R-OH): first Filipino-American congressman 9)A/S Kurt Campbell 10)Amb Kristie Kenney: current Ambassador to the Philippines Let me know your thoughts or if you need any additional information.','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationDo you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2)Sen Richard Lugar 3)Sen Daniel Inouye 4)Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984 5)Amb Nicholas Platt: former foreign service officer, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1987-1991 6)Amb Frank Wisner: served as Vice Chairman for AIG until retiring in Feb 09, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1991-1992 7)Richard Armitage: former Deputy Secretary of State; involved in the Valerie Plame scandal after acknowledging that he was the one responsible for leaking Plame\'s name to the press 8)Rep Steve Austria (R-OH): first Filipino-American congressman 9)A/S Kurt Campbell 10)Amb Kristie Kenney: current Ambassador to the Philippines Let me know your thoughts or if you need any additional information.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Foreign_Service_Officer',8,1,'261 - C05739867.txt','Thank YouTHE SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON Dear Colleagues ? I wanted to reach out to you directly after this challenging week, and express my gratitude for everything you do to advance our nation\'s interests and values. That is how we keep faith with those we serve and honor those we\'ve lost. Even after four years, I continue to be amazed by your dedication, energy, and talent. It is a privilege to be part of your team. I also want to thank everyone who is working so hard to provide all our people and posts with the best possible leadership, security and support. As Deputy Secretaries Burns and Nides told Congress on Thursday, our colleagues in Diplomatic Security, Near Eastern Affairs, and in every bureau across the Department, at home and abroad, get it right countless times a day, for years on end, in some of the toughest circumstances imaginable. We need to learn from the tragedy in Benghazi, and make every possible improvement -- and we will. We also need to recognize the extraordinary service of our security professionals. They are courageous patriots and consummate professionals. And like you, I trust them with my life. I want to thank Ambassador Pickering, Admiral Mullen, and all the members of the Accountability Review Board. Their report takes a clear-eyed look at serious and systemic problems that we are already working to fix. I have accepted every one of the Board\'s recommendations. I asked the Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources to spearhead the effort to implement them, and to take those additional steps above and beyond those recommendations that make sense and make us stronger. To do this well, we need your help. All of us have to work together to take these reforms to heart and build on and improve the way we do business. I am determined to leave the State Department and USAID stronger, safer, and more secure than I found them. I owe that to each of you. And I am delighted that President Obama has chosen Senator John Kerry to continue that work. Earlier today, I spoke with John and congratulated him on his nomination to be the next Secretary of State. I have been privileged to know him for many years, and to call him a friend, colleague, and partner. He is the son of a career Foreign Service Officer, a decorated war hero, and an accomplished statesman. I know that he shares our deep commitment to diplomacy and development. You deserve the highest caliber leadership, and that is exactly what you\'ll get with Senator Kerry.','Thank YouTHE SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON Dear Colleagues ? I wanted to reach out to you directly after this challenging week, and express my gratitude for everything you do to advance our nation\'s interests and values. That is how we keep faith with those we serve and honor those we\'ve lost. Even after four years, I continue to be amazed by your dedication, energy, and talent. It is a privilege to be part of your team. I also want to thank everyone who is working so hard to provide all our people and posts with the best possible leadership, security and support. As Deputy Secretaries Burns and Nides told Congress on Thursday, our colleagues in Diplomatic Security, Near Eastern Affairs, and in every bureau across the Department, at home and abroad, get it right countless times a day, for years on end, in some of the toughest circumstances imaginable. We need to learn from the tragedy in Benghazi, and make every possible improvement -- and we will. We also need to recognize the extraordinary service of our security professionals. They are courageous patriots and consummate professionals. And like you, I trust them with my life. I want to thank Ambassador Pickering, Admiral Mullen, and all the members of the Accountability Review Board. Their report takes a clear-eyed look at serious and systemic problems that we are already working to fix. I have accepted every one of the Board\'s recommendations. I asked the Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources to spearhead the effort to implement them, and to take those additional steps above and beyond those recommendations that make sense and make us stronger. To do this well, we need your help. All of us have to work together to take these reforms to heart and build on and improve the way we do business. I am determined to leave the State Department and USAID stronger, safer, and more secure than I found them. I owe that to each of you. And I am delighted that President Obama has chosen Senator John Kerry to continue that work. Earlier today, I spoke with John and congratulated him on his nomination to be the next Secretary of State. I have been privileged to know him for many years, and to call him a friend, colleague, and partner. He is the son of a career Foreign Service Officer, a decorated war hero, and an accomplished statesman. I know that he shares our deep commitment to diplomacy and development. You deserve the highest caliber leadership, and that is exactly what you\'ll get with Senator Kerry.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Foreign_Service_Officer',8,1,'2881 - C05764631.txt','SwaneeMelanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov What\'s her number so I can call? We were judging the candidates for the Swanee Hunt Award which goes annually to a FSO and a FSN judged superior for integrating women\'s issues into their work. T hey are nominated by ambassadors at posts or AS\'s here. ide a second monetary award so we I called her because we had a tie for the FSO\'s and I wanted t wouldn\'t have to divide the $5k. She agreed and then told me State will fly in the awardees and the Secry usually gives out the award. Swanee is hoping that she\'ll be able to come and be there for the brief ceremony. I thought you\'d want to know. 115','SwaneeMelanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov What\'s her number so I can call? We were judging the candidates for the Swanee Hunt Award which goes annually to a FSO and a FSN judged superior for integrating women\'s issues into their work. T hey are nominated by ambassadors at posts or AS\'s here. ide a second monetary award so we I called her because we had a tie for the FSO\'s and I wanted t wouldn\'t have to divide the $5k. She agreed and then told me State will fly in the awardees and the Secry usually gives out the award. Swanee is hoping that she\'ll be able to come and be there for the brief ceremony. I thought you\'d want to know. 115'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Foreign_Service_Officer',8,1,'2907 - C05764670.txt','Age discrim suitFYI B6 This is what we know: Bloomberg News contacted the Department\'s press office on Friday afternoon about an age discrimination suit that was supposedly filed on Friday in the federal district court for DC. We do not yet have a copy of the complaint and we do not know as yet whether the US Attorney\'s Office has in fact been served (an AUSA contact of ours did confirm that a complaint was filed with the clerk of the court). The details are also sketchy, but the complaint was apparently filed by an FSO. According to the inquiry that came in from the press office, apparently alleges that she was the top pick for a position at our Embassy in Algiers, but that she was denied the position by HR because of her age. This complaint was filed directly in district court neither S/OCR nor our office have any record of an administrative complaint being filed. Our usual practice is not to comment publicly about matters in litigation. If a complaint has in fact been filed, we should have it sometime tomorrow, and can send you an info memo with more details. But this is all we know right now. Harold On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 4:26 PM, Mills, Cheryl D <MillsCD@state.gov> wrote: Can you give me more info on the suit filed against the dept and secretary re age discrim? Thx Harold Hon *u Koh','Age discrim suitFYI B6 This is what we know: Bloomberg News contacted the Department\'s press office on Friday afternoon about an age discrimination suit that was supposedly filed on Friday in the federal district court for DC. We do not yet have a copy of the complaint and we do not know as yet whether the US Attorney\'s Office has in fact been served (an AUSA contact of ours did confirm that a complaint was filed with the clerk of the court). The details are also sketchy, but the complaint was apparently filed by an FSO. According to the inquiry that came in from the press office, apparently alleges that she was the top pick for a position at our Embassy in Algiers, but that she was denied the position by HR because of her age. This complaint was filed directly in district court; neither S/OCR nor our office have any record of an administrative complaint being filed. Our usual practice is not to comment publicly about matters in litigation. If a complaint has in fact been filed, we should have it sometime tomorrow, and can send you an info memo with more details. But this is all we know right now. Harold On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 4:26 PM, Mills, Cheryl D <MillsCD@state.gov> wrote: Can you give me more info on the suit filed against the dept and secretary re age discrim? Thx Harold Hon *u Koh'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Foreign_Service_Officer',8,1,'2976 - C05764806.txt','Tremendous thanks to Secretary ClintonI thought you might want to share this with the Secretary. Dear Secretary Clinton, It is with great pride and a full heart that I write to thank you for your personal, videotaped message congratulating Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA) on winning this year\'s Outie award for best LGBT employee resource group by Out & Equal Workplace Advocates . Your message and the significance carried in delivering it personally was reflected in the silence that came over the audience of over 2,000 people when you began speaking and the furious applause heard afterwards. While not the only GLIFAA member in attendance that night to receive the award, as the only Foreign Service Officer there to witness the event, the award held special significance for me. Your message had the greatest impact on everyone attending the Out & Equal Summit this year, but as a direct beneficiary of your work I was especially touched and awed. It is you, Under Secretary Kennedy, and all the senior staff of the Department that truly deserve this honor. As an FSO with a domestic partner, your efforts to bring equality to State have allowed me to stay in a career I love. Thank you for all you are doing for the LGBT community, for the Foreign and Civil Service, and for the opportunity to attend such a conference. I am once again proud to represent the Foreign Service, the Department of State, and the Bureau of Intelligence and Research. With tremendous gratitude and warm regards,','Tremendous thanks to Secretary ClintonI thought you might want to share this with the Secretary. Dear Secretary Clinton, It is with great pride and a full heart that I write to thank you for your personal, videotaped message congratulating Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA) on winning this year\'s \"Outie\" award for best LGBT employee resource group by Out & Equal Workplace Advocates . Your message and the significance carried in delivering it personally was reflected in the silence that came over the audience of over 2,000 people when you began speaking and the furious applause heard afterwards. While not the only GLIFAA member in attendance that night to receive the award, as the only Foreign Service Officer there to witness the event, the award held special significance for me. Your message had the greatest impact on everyone attending the Out & Equal Summit this year, but as a direct beneficiary of your work I was especially touched and awed. It is you, Under Secretary Kennedy, and all the senior staff of the Department that truly deserve this honor. As an FSO with a domestic partner, your efforts to bring equality to State have allowed me to stay in a career I love. Thank you for all you are doing for the LGBT community, for the Foreign and Civil Service, and for the opportunity to attend such a conference. I am once again proud to represent the Foreign Service, the Department of State, and the Bureau of Intelligence and Research. With tremendous gratitude and warm regards,'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Forum_for_the_Future',1,1,'3129 - C05765064.txt','FfFHi Melanne, I don\'t have electronic access to all documents, but attached are a few documents that might be helpful. Please let me know if you need more than the attached. Alice may be able to provide more when she gets back to the control room. Madelyn Forum for the Future Background.pdf>> Annotated Agenda final.pdf Press FFF Fact Sheet for the Media.docx Other General Briefers 102809-BM-Democracy Assistance Dialogue.docx>> <<102809-BM-Foundation for the Future.doc>> 102809-BM- Gender Institute.doc>>','FfFHi Melanne, I don\'t have electronic access to all documents, but attached are a few documents that might be helpful. Please let me know if you need more than the attached. Alice may be able to provide more when she gets back to the control room. Madelyn Forum for the Future Background.pdf>> Annotated Agenda final.pdf Press FFF Fact Sheet for the Media.docx Other General Briefers 102809-BM-Democracy Assistance Dialogue.docx>> <<102809-BM-Foundation for the Future.doc>> 102809-BM- Gender Institute.doc>>'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Forward_(association_football)',14,1,'1391 - C05761048.txt','FW: RE:FYI Cheryl, Thanks for all the support this morning. I invited r?to have lunch with me today and we had a wonderful persoanl conversation and interaction on our policy. We are off to a very good start and he is much relieved and excited to go to Russia next week. Yeah!! Safe travels in Haiti... Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Cheryl, Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:16:21 -0400','FW: RE:FYI Cheryl, Thanks for all the support this morning. I invited r?to have lunch with me today and we had a wonderful persoanl conversation and interaction on our policy. We are off to a very good start and he is much relieved and excited to go to Russia next week. Yeah!! Safe travels in Haiti... Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Cheryl, Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:16:21 -0400'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Forward_(association_football)',14,1,'1456 - C05761192.txt','Fw:RELEASE IN PART B6 I spoke with laura yesterday re folks you mentioned - her is person she ans Jose thought best','Fw:RELEASE IN PART B6 I spoke with laura yesterday re folks you mentioned - her is person she ans Jose thought best'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Forward_(association_football)',14,1,'1463 - C05761205.txt','RE: Re: Fw:k Pls have Margaret contact her to guage interest. She would have to give up a lot. If interested, she should come in. I spoke with laura yesterday re folks you mentioned - her is person she ans Jose thought best','RE: Re: Fw:k Pls have Margaret contact her to guage interest. She would have to give up a lot. If interested, she should come in. I spoke with laura yesterday re folks you mentioned - her is person she ans Jose thought best'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Forward_(association_football)',14,1,'1473 - C05761220.txt','FW: Re: RE:I think you still should do but see below. I am going to reach out to listen to him. Thoughts? cdm B6 Can you all reach out to her to gauge her interest first as she likely would have to give up a lot to do this. Laura - you and Margaret should decide which of you makes the most sense to do that outreach. Dear colleagues: Sorry I will not be available for the Secretary\'s pre-brief tomorrow. Attached is a short note on my START and CFE-related discussions with the Russians this afternoon. As I will be in NYC tomorrow, please don\'t hesitate to call if you have any questions. The ops center will find me. RG','FW: Re: RE:I think you still should do but see below. I am going to reach out to listen to him. Thoughts? cdm B6 Can you all reach out to her to gauge her interest first as she likely would have to give up a lot to do this. Laura - you and Margaret should decide which of you makes the most sense to do that outreach. Dear colleagues: Sorry I will not be available for the Secretary\'s pre-brief tomorrow. Attached is a short note on my START and CFE-related discussions with the Russians this afternoon. As I will be in NYC tomorrow, please don\'t hesitate to call if you have any questions. The ops center will find me. RG'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Forward_(association_football)',14,1,'2038 - C05762670.txt','RE: Re: FW:We have - you said it was you - this was an fyi We have to resolve this today! Just FYI given where you are leaning ? I put her resume at the bottom in text in case you want to see on your bb. cdm From:','RE: Re: FW:We have - you said it was you - this was an fyi We have to resolve this today! Just FYI given where you are leaning ? I put her resume at the bottom in text in case you want to see on your bb. cdm From:'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Forward_(association_football)',14,1,'223 - C05739820.txt','Agremeht/Ubya Agra:rent/LibyaFrom Samuelson, Heather F Sent Wednesday, January 18, 2012 3:38 PM To Mills, Ouaryl D Kennedy, Patrick F Subject FW: karernentiLibya Fyi _ Sensitive Doug, Collin: Libya has granted agrement to John Christopher Stevens (goes by Chris). His security is complete and OGE pre-cleared his financial disclosure. We will forward nomination documents to the Executive Clerk. Thank you, Sharon Sharon L. Hardy U.S. Department of State Presidential Appointments Staff (202) 647-9731 (202) 6474694 fax','Agremeht/Ubya Agra:rent/LibyaFrom Samuelson, Heather F Sent Wednesday, January 18, 2012 3:38 PM To Mills, Ouaryl D; Kennedy, Patrick F Subject FW: karernentiLibya Fyi _ Sensitive Doug, Collin: Libya has granted agrement to John Christopher Stevens (goes by Chris). His security is complete and OGE pre-cleared his financial disclosure. We will forward nomination documents to the Executive Clerk. Thank you, Sharon Sharon L. Hardy U.S. Department of State Presidential Appointments Staff (202) 647-9731 (202) 6474694 fax'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Forward_(association_football)',14,1,'227 - C05739825.txt','Re: vionday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 londay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Re lonclay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 FW: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 RE: vlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm Fw. Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm- Benghazi Sounds good. Copying Lona. Great I think I should go w Pat. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] You good with Pat going? Cdrn Aonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5 Pat should go. Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1 or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB _ I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. cdm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise.','Re: vionday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 londay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Re lonclay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 FW: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 RE: vlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm Fw. Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm- Benghazi Sounds good. Copying Lona. Great I think I should go w Pat. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] You good with Pat going? Cdrn Aonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5 Pat should go. Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1 or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB _ I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. cdm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise.'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Forward_(association_football)',14,1,'2390 - C05763460.txt','Fw:Attachments: ir2110.vcf Fyi','Fw:Attachments: ir2110.vcf Fyi'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Forward_(association_football)',14,1,'2791 - C05764485.txt','Jo Luck Re: FW:Below is the vet--Please let me know if you want anything researched further. PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW 89 Pls put in body of email Hi Cheryl, Attached is vet (let me know if you want me to put summary in e-mail body). I will have by Tuesday as per Undersecretary Kennedy\'s request. Thanks, Shraddha vet done 92','Jo Luck Re: FW:Below is the vet--Please let me know if you want anything researched further. PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW 89 Pls put in body of email Hi Cheryl, Attached is vet (let me know if you want me to put summary in e-mail body). I will have by Tuesday as per Undersecretary Kennedy\'s request. Thanks, Shraddha vet done 92'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Forward_(association_football)',14,1,'2898 - C05764657.txt','UNESCO updateHuma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates. I am sorry to report that the Egyptians have used harsh tactics in the halls of UNESCO. A member of the U.S. delegation has seen a member of the Egyptian-hired public relations group walking around with an envelope of cash. They pushed to have two Amb recalled. Disgust and resentment is running high. The Egyptians are pushing delegations very hard. FM Aboul-Gheit has stopped in Paris to deal with the UNESCO race while en route to NY for UNGA. A/S Feltman writes that Egyptian Ambassador Shoukry has called him twice today with a message from the Foreign Minister. FM Aboul Gheit is angry and reports President Mubarak is angry. A/S Feltman notes  maybe we\'ve become a convenient excuse. A/S Feltman very helpfully pushed back and helped defend our ambassador who had been criticized. Our strategy relies on our Amb being low-key. He is following his instructions. We should be unhappy with the way he is being attacked personally. Candidates Bukova and Baki are moving ahead on their own lobbying. FYI, Hosni even said on French TV that the U.S. is neutral reflecting our especially low key approach this past week. Now that Hosni may lose, the U.S. looks like a convenient one to blame.','UNESCO updateHuma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates. I am sorry to report that the Egyptians have used harsh tactics in the halls of UNESCO. A member of the U.S. delegation has seen a member of the Egyptian-hired \"public relations\" group walking around with an envelope of cash. They pushed to have two Amb recalled. Disgust and resentment is running high. The Egyptians are pushing delegations very hard. FM Aboul-Gheit has stopped in Paris to deal with the UNESCO race while en route to NY for UNGA. A/S Feltman writes that Egyptian Ambassador Shoukry has called him twice today with a \"message from the Foreign Minister.\" FM Aboul Gheit is angry and reports President Mubarak is angry. A/S Feltman notes \" maybe we\'ve become a convenient excuse.\" A/S Feltman very helpfully pushed back and helped defend our ambassador who had been criticized. Our strategy relies on our Amb being low-key. He is following his instructions. We should be unhappy with the way he is being attacked personally. Candidates Bukova and Baki are moving ahead on their own lobbying. FYI, Hosni even said on French TV that the U.S. is neutral reflecting our especially low key approach this past week. Now that Hosni may lose, the U.S. looks like a convenient one to blame.'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Forward_(association_football)',14,1,'2899 - C05764658.txt','UNESCO updatethat is right Esther will keep sending updates This doesn\'t sound like there\'s anything for me to do but pls keep me informed. Huma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates.','UNESCO updatethat is right Esther will keep sending updates This doesn\'t sound like there\'s anything for me to do but pls keep me informed. Huma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates.'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Forward_(association_football)',14,1,'3110 - C05765033.txt','FW:This is from from Egypt FYI ? what they are saying. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov From:','FW:This is from from Egypt FYI ? what they are saying. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov From:'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Forward_(association_football)',14,1,'3199 - C05765345.txt','Re: Fw:K Can you use this w wh to make case.','Re: Fw:K Can you use this w wh to make case.'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Forward_(association_football)',14,1,'344 - C05758483.txt','Re: Fw:Pls have Margaret contact her to guage interest. She would have to give up a lot. If interested, she should come in. I spoke with !aura yesterday re folks you mentioned - her is person she ans jose thought best','Re: Fw:Pls have Margaret contact her to guage interest. She would have to give up a lot. If interested, she should come in. I spoke with !aura yesterday re folks you mentioned - her is person she ans jose thought best'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'For_All_We_Know_(1970_song)',1,1,'2907 - C05764670.txt','Age discrim suitFYI B6 This is what we know: Bloomberg News contacted the Department\'s press office on Friday afternoon about an age discrimination suit that was supposedly filed on Friday in the federal district court for DC. We do not yet have a copy of the complaint and we do not know as yet whether the US Attorney\'s Office has in fact been served (an AUSA contact of ours did confirm that a complaint was filed with the clerk of the court). The details are also sketchy, but the complaint was apparently filed by an FSO. According to the inquiry that came in from the press office, apparently alleges that she was the top pick for a position at our Embassy in Algiers, but that she was denied the position by HR because of her age. This complaint was filed directly in district court neither S/OCR nor our office have any record of an administrative complaint being filed. Our usual practice is not to comment publicly about matters in litigation. If a complaint has in fact been filed, we should have it sometime tomorrow, and can send you an info memo with more details. But this is all we know right now. Harold On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 4:26 PM, Mills, Cheryl D <MillsCD@state.gov> wrote: Can you give me more info on the suit filed against the dept and secretary re age discrim? Thx Harold Hon *u Koh','Age discrim suitFYI B6 This is what we know: Bloomberg News contacted the Department\'s press office on Friday afternoon about an age discrimination suit that was supposedly filed on Friday in the federal district court for DC. We do not yet have a copy of the complaint and we do not know as yet whether the US Attorney\'s Office has in fact been served (an AUSA contact of ours did confirm that a complaint was filed with the clerk of the court). The details are also sketchy, but the complaint was apparently filed by an FSO. According to the inquiry that came in from the press office, apparently alleges that she was the top pick for a position at our Embassy in Algiers, but that she was denied the position by HR because of her age. This complaint was filed directly in district court; neither S/OCR nor our office have any record of an administrative complaint being filed. Our usual practice is not to comment publicly about matters in litigation. If a complaint has in fact been filed, we should have it sometime tomorrow, and can send you an info memo with more details. But this is all we know right now. Harold On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 4:26 PM, Mills, Cheryl D <MillsCD@state.gov> wrote: Can you give me more info on the suit filed against the dept and secretary re age discrim? Thx Harold Hon *u Koh'),(4.456750180861418,4.456750180861418,2500,'For_but_not_with',29,1,'1001 - C05760209.txt','Thanks so much for the talkDear Hillary, Spoke to the person you recommended on Friday. Sounds like he is comfortable and even surprised that Pakistanis are doing more. And maybe he will find some more ways to help, like the helicopter leasing. When I mentioned that someone deep in the ISI must be happy that Al Qaeda\'s alive, so we don\'t abandon Pakistan again, he chuckled. I talked about the vetting for intelligence. I also talked defeat strategy, and the need for something more than just deploying more forces and hoping the training for the Afghans will work. I continue to be struck by the parallels to Vietnam, and especially Johnson\'s inability to resist escalation, and his advisor\'s continued incrementalism. But I\'m encouraged by the pace of the review. Seems that there\'s sufficient time to consider this from all angles. I can imagine there are those arguing that we just need to fill the gap while we enlarge the Afghan army. That we help the Pakistanis but not press them to the point of being unpleasant. And that too much focus on Osama and al-Zawahiri raises the risk of public failure if we don\'t get them. There is much logic to this, but it has a strong tint of incrementalism. Hopefully, we can be more decisive: lean harder on the Pakistanis, provide more troops to McChrystal than his moderate risk and raise the heat on al Qaeda - then do all we can to push economic development in Afghanistan, restrain Indian meddling, and prepare to do more against Al Qaeda in Pakistan, directly if necessary. Ultimately, it seems that our best exit strategy would be to take down the top leadership of Al Qaeda in Pakistan, and then gradually draw down in Afghanistan. Wish I could do more to help All the best, Wes','Thanks so much for the talkDear Hillary, Spoke to the person you recommended on Friday. Sounds like he is comfortable and even surprised that Pakistanis are doing more. And maybe he will find some more ways to help, like the helicopter leasing. When I mentioned that someone deep in the ISI must be happy that Al Qaeda\'s alive, so we don\'t abandon Pakistan again, he chuckled. I talked about the \"vetting\" for intelligence. I also talked \"defeat strategy,\" and the need for something more than just deploying more forces and hoping the training for the Afghans will work. I continue to be struck by the parallels to Vietnam, and especially Johnson\'s inability to resist escalation, and his advisor\'s continued \"incrementalism.\" But I\'m encouraged by the pace of the review. Seems that there\'s sufficient time to consider this from all angles. I can imagine there are those arguing that we just need to fill the gap while we enlarge the Afghan army. That we help the Pakistanis but not press them to the point of being unpleasant. And that too much focus on Osama and al-Zawahiri raises the risk of public failure if we don\'t get them. There is much logic to this, but it has a strong tint of incrementalism. Hopefully, we can be more decisive: lean harder on the Pakistanis, provide more troops to McChrystal than his \"moderate risk\" and raise the heat on al Qaeda - then do all we can to push economic development in Afghanistan, restrain Indian meddling, and prepare to do more against Al Qaeda in Pakistan, directly if necessary. Ultimately, it seems that our best exit strategy would be to take down the top leadership of Al Qaeda in Pakistan, and then gradually draw down in Afghanistan. Wish I could do more to help All the best, Wes'),(4.456750180861418,4.456750180861418,2500,'For_but_not_with',29,1,'1037 - C05760254.txt','Another perspectiveThe following is from an observer who I think is right about the need for more strategy time which means we have to have a better balance about travel time. I\'d like your reactions. Thx. When it comes to foreign policy, all see you doing a great job. You must be literally killing yourself? I can see your schedule is bruising. But you probably need more strategy time, less events as the ultimate judgment will be on ? whether iran, nk get the bomb, progress in Mideast, success in Afghanistan, Iraq. Obama\'s pause on Afghanistan goes well with elite media and left that is against all wars, but not with swing male voters who are defecting. And I think it is making the rest of your job much tougher because the delay in the decision is looking Carterlike to US adversaries ? any decision is better than no decision. But all roads likely lead to Iran and perhaps Pakistan, rest is secondary at this point. That\'s my view for what it\'s worth. Take care.','Another perspectiveThe following is from an observer who I think is right about the need for more strategy time which means we have to have a better balance about travel time. I\'d like your reactions. Thx. \"When it comes to foreign policy, all see you doing a great job. You must be literally killing yourself? I can see your schedule is bruising. But you probably need more strategy time, less events as the ultimate judgment will be on ? whether iran, nk get the bomb, progress in Mideast, success in Afghanistan, Iraq. Obama\'s pause on Afghanistan goes well with elite media and left that is against all wars, but not with swing male voters who are defecting. And I think it is making the rest of your job much tougher because the delay in the decision is looking Carterlike to US adversaries ? any decision is better than no decision. But all roads likely lead to Iran and perhaps Pakistan, rest is secondary at this point. That\'s my view for what it\'s worth. Take care.'),(4.456750180861418,4.456750180861418,2500,'For_but_not_with',29,1,'1178 - C05760464.txt','Honduras statementI would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team or000ses to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.','Honduras statementI would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team or000ses to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.'),(4.456750180861418,4.456750180861418,2500,'For_but_not_with',29,1,'1370 - C05760811.txt','Happy Easter Happy easterS000 good the old. E mail is working----great to connect. Super news re rescue of our. Merchant. Marine. Capt. I am very close to the unions of which crew are memebers. They were carrying our. forign aid food and VERY proud to do it( let\'s. Salute. Them the. Navy and the. Mission Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Happy Easter, my friend. I will let you know about questions for my testimony closer to the date. Great hearing from you but not as good as seeing and talking w you. As ever, H','Happy Easter Happy easterS000 good the old. E mail is working----great to connect. Super news re rescue of our. Merchant. Marine. Capt. I am very close to the unions of which crew are memebers. They were carrying our. forign aid food and VERY proud to do it( let\'s. Salute. Them the. Navy and the. Mission Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Happy Easter, my friend. I will let you know about questions for my testimony closer to the date. Great hearing from you but not as good as seeing and talking w you. As ever, H'),(4.456750180861418,4.456750180861418,2500,'For_but_not_with',29,1,'1378 - C05760834.txt','Happy Easter Happy easterYou betcha Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Not only salute, but mark the fact that the rescue/miracle/resurrection took place on Easter! See you soon, I hope. As Super news re rescue of our. Merchant. B6 They were carrying our. forign aid food and S000 good the old. E mail is working----great to connect. Marine. Capt. I am very close to the unions of which crew are memebers. VERY proud to do it( let\'s. Salute. Them the. Navy and the. Mission Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Happy Easter, my friend. I will let you know about questions for my testimony closer to the date. Great hearing from you but not as good as seeing and talking w you. As ever, H Best wishes to you and all of the clintons. All of us say a. Hearty. Hello and so proud of what you are doing----you are missed in the senate and by me. But you sure are needed where you are. I will be @ your. Foreign. Ops. Hearing. Let me know any questions you want me to askto help get your needs/message across. Loved picture of you+obama on. The. Lawn. Time for. Spring and the resurrection. As always. Your Pal Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Cl','Happy Easter Happy easterYou betcha Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Not only salute, but mark the fact that the rescue/miracle/resurrection took place on Easter! See you soon, I hope. As Super news re rescue of our. Merchant. B6 They were carrying our. forign aid food and S000 good the old. E mail is working----great to connect. Marine. Capt. I am very close to the unions of which crew are memebers. VERY proud to do it( let\'s. Salute. Them the. Navy and the. Mission Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Happy Easter, my friend. I will let you know about questions for my testimony closer to the date. Great hearing from you but not as good as seeing and talking w you. As ever, H Best wishes to you and all of the clintons. All of us say a. Hearty. Hello and so proud of what you are doing----you are missed in the senate and by me. But you sure are needed where you are. I will be @ your. Foreign. Ops. Hearing. Let me know any questions you want me to askto help get your needs/message across. Loved picture of you+obama on. The. Lawn. Time for. Spring and the resurrection. As always. Your Pal Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Cl'),(4.456750180861418,4.456750180861418,2500,'For_but_not_with',29,1,'1738 - C05761793.txt','CallsOk call in 20 min with australian fm smith We can do tonight but not after 11. Thx. Calling you at 9pm with FM yang. Australian fm smith asking to talk to you tonite about north korea. U want to do after china? Or wait till tomorow? 17','CallsOk call in 20 min with australian fm smith We can do tonight but not after 11. Thx. Calling you at 9pm with FM yang. Australian fm smith asking to talk to you tonite about north korea. U want to do after china? Or wait till tomorow? 17'),(4.456750180861418,4.456750180861418,2500,'For_but_not_with',29,1,'1758 - C05761833.txt','Mary Beth Sheridan and WPFyi I talked with Mary Beth Sheridan. This is actually a pretty good story. The thrust of the piece is that there is a great deal of concern about growing Iranian influence in Latin America ? talk of investments, projects and so forth ? but so far very little has actually appeared. In other words, the Iranians are talking a good game but not delivering. It is within this context that Mary Beth picked up on the comment by the Secretary of this large embassy in Manangua that It turns out is not under construction, at least not yet. On the record, I said that the Secretary picked this up from one of her counterparts from the region during a bilateral. If it turns out that is not happening, that\'s good news. The Iranians see themselves as the big winners in the second Gulf War. They are trying to extend their influence, particularly in their own region, but elsewhere where they see possible openings. But while they are trying to buy friends and influence people around the world, the results are clearly mixed. The story will probably run Sunday. Pi 35','Mary Beth Sheridan and WPFyi I talked with Mary Beth Sheridan. This is actually a pretty good story. The thrust of the piece is that there is a great deal of concern about growing Iranian influence in Latin America ? talk of investments, projects and so forth ? but so far very little has actually appeared. In other words, the Iranians are talking a good game but not delivering. It is within this context that Mary Beth picked up on the comment by the Secretary of this large embassy in Manangua that It turns out is not under construction, at least not yet. On the record, I said that the Secretary picked this up from one of her counterparts from the region during a bilateral. If it turns out that is not happening, that\'s good news. The Iranians see themselves as the big winners in the second Gulf War. They are trying to extend their influence, particularly in their own region, but elsewhere where they see possible openings. But while they are trying to buy friends and influence people around the world, the results are clearly mixed. The story will probably run Sunday. Pi 35'),(4.456750180861418,4.456750180861418,2500,'For_but_not_with',29,1,'1782 - C05761884.txt','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, trusted to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums, he says. So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me. For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. Take your time. And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum. When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. Friends of mine, people I knew, he says. They contributed because I asked them to. He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done. Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing. He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though only as a hobby. Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (She\'s beautiful, he beams). 31','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, \"trusted\" to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. \"I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums,\" he says. \"So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me.\" For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately; told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem; he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. \"Take your time.\" And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that \"what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum.\" When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. \"Friends of mine, people I knew,\" he says. \"They contributed because I asked them to.\" He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: \"I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done.\" Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. \"That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing.\" He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though \"only as a hobby.\" Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (\"She\'s beautiful,\" he beams). 31'),(4.456750180861418,4.456750180861418,2500,'For_but_not_with',29,1,'1833 - C05762219.txt','Let me clarify my prior emailMy apologies ? I was offline this morning. We will get you that document. There are Qs+As thru out the briefing book but not yet a document of the most likely/contentious ones. That\'s what I\'m looking to get next week. Thx. 7','Let me clarify my prior emailMy apologies ? I was offline this morning. We will get you that document. There are Qs+As thru out the briefing book but not yet a document of the most likely/contentious ones. That\'s what I\'m looking to get next week. Thx. 7'),(4.456750180861418,4.456750180861418,2500,'For_but_not_with',29,1,'1974 - C05762567.txt','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do, said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. \"All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do,\" said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.'),(4.456750180861418,4.456750180861418,2500,'For_but_not_with',29,1,'2021 - C05762645.txt','Ghana, but not forgottenB6 Ghana, but not forgotten By: Josh Gerstein July 4, 2009 07:38 PM EST It might seem like a moment just too good for the White House to pass up ? America\'s first black president, on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa, looking out over a sea of jubilant faces, delivering a message of friendship and hope. Yet President Barack Obama, who would command a monumental audience nearly anywhere he spoke on the continent where he traces his ancestry, is not scheduled to deliver a speech to the general public when he visits Ghana next week. The White House said it preferred a smaller event at Ghana\'s parliament to herald the nation\'s democratic traditions. But some suspect the reason has its roots in an event that holds a storied place in White House lore ? President Bill Clinton\'s 1998 speech to a massive crowd in the sweltering heat of Accra, Ghana, where Obama will visit as well. For Clinton, the first stop on a 12-day, six-country African journey was a chance to bask in the adulation far from Washington, then consumed with the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Clinton now regularly pegs the size of the crowd that day at 1 million, though years ago he described it simply as more than 500,000. Whatever the number, the overheated, overcrowded, overwhelming event left some in Clinton\'s party worried that he\'d been shot, and a doctor concerned that he could contract HIV from frantic interaction with the crowd. And it took a threatening turn at the end, as a red-faced, shouting Clinton implored the crowd, Get back! Back off! as it threatened to crush a woman near the front of the stage. The crowd was so large that it began surging towards the stage. Suddenly, a woman in the front of the crowd began to get trampled, recalled Sandy Berger, Clinton\'s national security adviser at the time. Clinton jumped up and put his arm down over the side and grabbed her. The Secret Service thought he\'d been shot and freaked out. A7','Ghana, but not forgottenB6 Ghana, but not forgotten By: Josh Gerstein July 4, 2009 07:38 PM EST It might seem like a moment just too good for the White House to pass up ? America\'s first black president, on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa, looking out over a sea of jubilant faces, delivering a message of friendship and hope. Yet President Barack Obama, who would command a monumental audience nearly anywhere he spoke on the continent where he traces his ancestry, is not scheduled to deliver a speech to the general public when he visits Ghana next week. The White House said it preferred a smaller event at Ghana\'s parliament to herald the nation\'s democratic traditions. But some suspect the reason has its roots in an event that holds a storied place in White House lore ? President Bill Clinton\'s 1998 speech to a massive crowd in the sweltering heat of Accra, Ghana, where Obama will visit as well. For Clinton, the first stop on a 12-day, six-country African journey was a chance to bask in the adulation far from Washington, then consumed with the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Clinton now regularly pegs the size of the crowd that day at 1 million, though years ago he described it simply as more than 500,000. Whatever the number, the overheated, overcrowded, overwhelming event left some in Clinton\'s party worried that he\'d been shot, and a doctor concerned that he could contract HIV from frantic interaction with the crowd. And it took a threatening turn at the end, as a red-faced, shouting Clinton implored the crowd, \"Get back! Back off!\" as it threatened to crush a woman near the front of the stage. \"The crowd was so large that it began surging towards the stage. Suddenly, a woman in the front of the crowd began to get trampled,\" recalled Sandy Berger, Clinton\'s national security adviser at the time. \"Clinton jumped up and put his arm down over the side and grabbed her. The Secret Service thought he\'d been shot and freaked out.\" A7'),(4.456750180861418,4.456750180861418,2500,'For_but_not_with',29,1,'2172 - C05762863.txt','any truth to this account? SidWho wrote this? It has some aspects right of the 48 hours I was there but not others. H: Is this account true? If so, significant, and the only account of its kind. And, if true, the USG has not told its story, at the least. Sid <htto://bits.oureport.co.uk/HG?hc-we39&cd-i&hv-6&c?.- -u&ht-DM560, 52893FSDM54102495BW&n={art Lcie}(Howfdo,-I-4- know 4- Chi.na+wrecktk-le+Copenhageni-aeal?-4-i-twas+in4-the-Froom(1322475}&vcon= / . 0U/Environment/CopennaEin+climate+change+confe,_ c \'2009&seg-&cra . a=&gp=&fn1=&pec=&dcmp=&r','any truth to this account? SidWho wrote this? It has some aspects right of the 48 hours I was there but not others. H: Is this account true? If so, significant, and the only account of its kind. And, if true, the USG has not told its story, at the least. Sid <htto://bits.oureport.co.uk/HG?hc-we39&cd-i&hv-6&c?.- -u&ht-DM560, 52893FS;DM54102495BW&n={art Lcie}(Howfdo,-I-4- know 4- Chi.na+wrecktk-le+Copenhageni-aeal?-4-i-twas+in4-the-Froom;(1322475}&vcon= / . 0U/Environment/CopennaEin+climate+change+confe,_ c \'2009&seg-&cra . a=&gp=&fn1=&pec=&dcmp=&r'),(4.456750180861418,4.456750180861418,2500,'For_but_not_with',29,1,'218 - C05739815.txt','Feltman tidbitsPlease very hold dose but a few tidbits from meeting one on one with Jeff: ?Sahel/ Mali- will call for Envoy but not yet have named. Mandate for envoy will be 1) put meat on strategy bones to include political, security, development, humanitarian, human rights 2) make sure UN is implementing throughout all agencies 3 mediation in Mali. --Syria - LB believes key is putting together transitional government Grateful for conversation with Robert LB doesn\'t plan on coming to DC but prefers to see S in NY. Jeff believes being based in Cairo is right thing for LB. Believes Morsi sincere in initiative but neither Jeff nor LB believe going anywhere. LB very concerned about ideas coming from Saudis and does not yet have date to go to Riyadh. Concerned about Bandar. --Libya- Absolutely agrees that Mitri should turn attention to security. Sent to Beirut over weekend to see Mitri and put security at top of agenda. Says we will like Mitri a lot. Also suggests when S sees Mikati that she say we will watch closely how they conduct themselves as chair of Foreign Affairs committee of AL. Jeff had been worried about Iranian initiative that Bill\'s call had killed.','Feltman tidbitsPlease very hold dose but a few tidbits from meeting one on one with Jeff: ?Sahel/ Mali- will call for Envoy but not yet have named. Mandate for envoy will be 1) put meat on strategy bones to include political, security, development, humanitarian, human rights 2) make sure UN is implementing throughout all agencies 3 mediation in Mali. --Syria - LB believes key is putting together transitional government; Grateful for conversation with Robert LB doesn\'t plan on coming to DC but prefers to see S in NY. Jeff believes being based in Cairo is right thing for LB. Believes Morsi sincere in initiative but neither Jeff nor LB believe going anywhere. LB very concerned about ideas coming from Saudis and does not yet have date to go to Riyadh. Concerned about Bandar. --Libya- Absolutely agrees that Mitri should turn attention to security. Sent to Beirut over weekend to see Mitri and put security at top of agenda. Says we will like Mitri a lot. Also suggests when S sees Mikati that she say we will watch closely how they conduct themselves as chair of Foreign Affairs committee of AL. Jeff had been worried about Iranian initiative that Bill\'s call had killed.'),(4.456750180861418,4.456750180861418,2500,'For_but_not_with',29,1,'2239 - C05762990.txt','Trying to call you--call me thru ops.He told me that if the letters were delivered he would lift hold on Raj but not others. Can you verify? And I have 3 letters in my possession that we are handing to Kyl\'s office now. Just tried it but got a request for my mailbox on the system. Is this right #? His cell is: B6 I\'m trying but so far no luck. Will let you know. You should call Kyl. I can\'t get to him.','Trying to call you--call me thru ops.He told me that if the letters were delivered he would lift hold on Raj but not others. Can you verify? And I have 3 letters in my possession that we are handing to Kyl\'s office now. Just tried it but got a request for my mailbox on the system. Is this right #? His cell is: B6 I\'m trying but so far no luck. Will let you know. You should call Kyl. I can\'t get to him.'),(4.456750180861418,4.456750180861418,2500,'For_but_not_with',29,1,'2242 - C05762994.txt','Trying to call you--call me thru ops.Can we still get him confirmed today? Ok He told me that if the letters were delivered he would lift hold on Raj but not others. Can you verify? And I have 3 letters in my possession that we are handing to Kyl\'s office now. Just tried it but got a request for my mailbox on the system. Is this right #? B6 His cell is: I\'m trying but so far no luck. Will let you know. You should call Kyl. I can\'t get to him.','Trying to call you--call me thru ops.Can we still get him confirmed today? Ok He told me that if the letters were delivered he would lift hold on Raj but not others. Can you verify? And I have 3 letters in my possession that we are handing to Kyl\'s office now. Just tried it but got a request for my mailbox on the system. Is this right #? B6 His cell is: I\'m trying but so far no luck. Will let you know. You should call Kyl. I can\'t get to him.'),(4.456750180861418,4.456750180861418,2500,'For_but_not_with',29,1,'2243 - C05762995.txt','Trying to call you--call me thru ops.Thank you! Will your team call people to tell them and explain to the Geneva folks what happened? He is clear and will be confirmed. Thank you and sorry for the fire drill. Can we still get him confirmed today? Ok He told me that if the letters were delivered he would lift hold on Raj but not others. Can you verify? And I have 3 letters in my possession that we are handing to Kyl\'s office now. Just tried it but got a request for my mailbox on the system. Is this right #? B6 His cell is I\'m trying but so far no luck. Will let you know. You should call Kyl. I can\'t get to him.','Trying to call you--call me thru ops.Thank you! Will your team call people to tell them and explain to the Geneva folks what happened? He is clear and will be confirmed. Thank you and sorry for the fire drill. Can we still get him confirmed today? Ok He told me that if the letters were delivered he would lift hold on Raj but not others. Can you verify? And I have 3 letters in my possession that we are handing to Kyl\'s office now. Just tried it but got a request for my mailbox on the system. Is this right #? B6 His cell is I\'m trying but so far no luck. Will let you know. You should call Kyl. I can\'t get to him.'),(4.456750180861418,4.456750180861418,2500,'For_but_not_with',29,1,'2347 - C05763218.txt','URGENT: Kerry bill on foreign assistance revised Kerry billAttachments: MDM09560_xml.pdf Can you all advise? what are we doing on this. Jack had Mike made you aware of this? cdm Nora, please print this email and the attached draft legislation. Joe: Cheryl needs to be made aware of this. WH is meeting w/ SFRC on this this afternoon. I have asked Rich to raise it w/ her. Just a heads up. Thanks Carol Folks: We received indirectly this draft Kerry bill -- the Foreign Assistance Revitalization and Accountability Act of 2009 -- drafts of which have been sent to OMB/NSC but not yet to us. Rich asked that I share it with you right away, before circulating it more broadly within the building for comment. 230','URGENT: Kerry bill on foreign assistance revised Kerry billAttachments: MDM09560_xml.pdf Can you all advise? what are we doing on this. Jack had Mike made you aware of this? cdm Nora, please print this email and the attached draft legislation. Joe: Cheryl needs to be made aware of this. WH is meeting w/ SFRC on this this afternoon. I have asked Rich to raise it w/ her. Just a heads up. Thanks Carol Folks: We received indirectly this draft Kerry bill -- the Foreign Assistance Revitalization and Accountability Act of 2009 -- drafts of which have been sent to OMB/NSC but not yet to us. Rich asked that I share it with you right away, before circulating it more broadly within the building for comment. 230'),(4.456750180861418,4.456750180861418,2500,'For_but_not_with',29,1,'2449 - C05763756.txt','Senator Webb Press Comments read-outColleagues, FYI, following is a read-out of Senator Webb\'s comments to the press August 16 in Bangkok. ? Senator Webb first delivered a prepared statement, in which he said his visit to Burma had three purposes: 1)to appeal for Yettaw\'s deportation 2)to visit ASSK 3)to ask to the Burmese leadership to end her house arrest. ? The Senator summarized the basis of his humanitarian appeal, noting Yettaw\'s health and stating that the [trespassing] incident was regrettable but not mean-spirited. ? With ASSK, he said he had discussed elections and sanctions issues, but declined to characterize the content of their conversation. ? With the leadership, he said he had raised a wide range of issues, including elections. He conveyed to the generals that it would be hard for the world to view the Burmese elections as free and fair without the participation of ASSK and her supporters. Asked whether free and fair elections are possible given the Burmese constitution\'s structure, Webb said the constitution does not necessarily constrain elections. ? Senator Webb explained he was not a U.S. Government envoy. Asked whether his visit would trigger a review of U.S. Burma policy, the Senator responded that Secretary Clinton had already called for a review and that he would discuss his visit with the Secretary. ? Asked why he was received by the Burmese leadership while the UN Secretary General was not, the Senator referred to his 18-year record of working on Southeast Asia issues and his record in Vietnam. He did not characterize his own position on sanctions. With respect to human rights groups\' fear that his visit would lend legitimacy the regime, Webb firmly restated his qualifications and record. ? The Senator indicated that he viewed this as a possible opening for progress, but did not make any indications or suggestions on next steps. Hugo Rodriguez Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center','Senator Webb Press Comments read-outColleagues, FYI, following is a read-out of Senator Webb\'s comments to the press August 16 in Bangkok. ? Senator Webb first delivered a prepared statement, in which he said his visit to Burma had three purposes: 1)to appeal for Yettaw\'s deportation; 2)to visit ASSK; 3)to ask to the Burmese leadership to end her house arrest. ? The Senator summarized the basis of his humanitarian appeal, noting Yettaw\'s health and stating that the [trespassing] incident was regrettable but not mean-spirited. ? With ASSK, he said he had discussed elections and sanctions issues, but declined to characterize the content of their conversation. ? With the leadership, he said he had raised a wide range of issues, including elections. He conveyed to the generals that it would be hard for the world to view the Burmese elections as free and fair without the participation of ASSK and her supporters. Asked whether free and fair elections are possible given the Burmese constitution\'s structure, Webb said the constitution does not necessarily constrain elections. ? Senator Webb explained he was not a U.S. Government envoy. Asked whether his visit would trigger a review of U.S. Burma policy, the Senator responded that Secretary Clinton had already called for a review and that he would discuss his visit with the Secretary. ? Asked why he was received by the Burmese leadership while the UN Secretary General was not, the Senator referred to his 18-year record of working on Southeast Asia issues and his record in Vietnam. He did not characterize his own position on sanctions. With respect to human rights groups\' fear that his visit would lend legitimacy the regime, Webb firmly restated his qualifications and record. ? The Senator indicated that he viewed this as a possible opening for progress, but did not make any indications or suggestions on next steps. Hugo Rodriguez Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center'),(4.456750180861418,4.456750180861418,2500,'For_but_not_with',29,1,'2471 - C05763806.txt','Meeting with Honduran de factosTo All: We spent about 90 minutes with the four de facto representatives. I invited them to make their points first (they often complain that people don\'t listen to them). They focused on the abuses Zelaya committed before June 28, pointing out that the San Jose Accord, while\'key to a solution, would not restore the institutional damage done to Honduras. I said that clearly the San Jose Accords were necessary but not sufficient to clean up all the broken crockery in Honduras. But they ARE necessary ? and urgent. Only by implementing the agreement can Hondurans repair the other damage with the support of the international community ? which is essential for the country\'s success. I then reviewed all the carrots and sticks we discussed this morning. I cited the Secretary in underscoring urgency. Other countries join us, I emphasized, in seeing the mixed messages coming out of Tegucigalpa as a deliberate delaying tactic designed to move the country toward elections without Zelaya. The United States and others are losing patience with these tactics and want to see solid commitment to the Accord now. The de factos acknowledged that the world perceives them as delaying and that they need to move quickly. I said they should commit publicly to the San Jose Accord when the OAS FMs are in Honduras next week. They said that made sense. Then they brought up another issue. The San Jose Accord grants political amnesty but not amnesty for other crimes. They can arrest Z for corruption as soon as he returns to the country. I pushed back hard, saying no one ? Arias, the OAS, the United States ? understands the San Jose Accord as leading to Z\'s immediate arrest. The understanding is that he would resume limited functions with a national unity cabinet until he hands over power to an elected successor. To say they will arrest Z is to ensure that he does not return, and thus the collapse of the Arias plan. They seemed to back off slightly, but this remains a problem. We are working already with other FMs and with Arias to make sure the de factos know this is a non-starter. I plan to call the de facto delegation chief back Wednesday to cite my conversations tonight with others in the region and urge him again to talk to Arias directly about this. Meanwhile, we are pocketing their promise to agree asap to the San Jose Accord. 53','Meeting with Honduran de factosTo All: We spent about 90 minutes with the four de facto representatives. I invited them to make their points first (they often complain that people don\'t listen to them). They focused on the abuses Zelaya committed before June 28, pointing out that the San Jose Accord, while\'key to a solution, would not restore the institutional damage done to Honduras. I said that clearly the San Jose Accords were necessary but not sufficient to clean up all the broken crockery in Honduras. But they ARE necessary ? and urgent. Only by implementing the agreement can Hondurans repair the other damage with the support of the international community ? which is essential for the country\'s success. I then reviewed all the carrots and sticks we discussed this morning. I cited the Secretary in underscoring urgency. Other countries join us, I emphasized, in seeing the mixed messages coming out of Tegucigalpa as a deliberate delaying tactic designed to move the country toward elections without Zelaya. The United States and others are losing patience with these tactics and want to see solid commitment to the Accord now. The de factos acknowledged that the world perceives them as delaying and that they need to move quickly. I said they should commit publicly to the San Jose Accord when the OAS FMs are in Honduras next week. They said that made sense. Then they brought up another issue. The San Jose Accord grants political amnesty but not amnesty for other crimes. They can arrest Z for corruption as soon as he returns to the country. I pushed back hard, saying no one ? Arias, the OAS, the United States ? understands the San Jose Accord as leading to Z\'s immediate arrest. The understanding is that he would resume limited functions with a national unity cabinet until he hands over power to an elected successor. To say they will arrest Z is to ensure that he does not return, and thus the collapse of the Arias plan. They seemed to back off slightly, but this remains a problem. We are working already with other FMs and with Arias to make sure the de factos know this is a non-starter. I plan to call the de facto delegation chief back Wednesday to cite my conversations tonight with others in the region and urge him again to talk to Arias directly about this. Meanwhile, we are pocketing their promise to agree asap to the San Jose Accord. 53'),(4.456750180861418,4.456750180861418,2500,'For_but_not_with',29,1,'2667 - C05764218.txt','Sri LankaPi, correct me if I\'m wrong but I think the letter text was finalized, but not yet produced/delivered. If so, we will make sure that happens asap, and shared with AFP (who is the only outlet I\'ve seen on this today)','Sri LankaPi, correct me if I\'m wrong but I think the letter text was finalized, but not yet produced/delivered. If so, we will make sure that happens asap, and shared with AFP (who is the only outlet I\'ve seen on this today)'),(4.456750180861418,4.456750180861418,2500,'For_but_not_with',29,1,'2669 - C05764220.txt','Sri LankaLetter will be done and signed by Melanne by 11am, Bob Blake will get it to the SL FM through the Ambassador, and PA will get it to AFP and other interest parties. So by noon everyone who needs it will have it PJ, correct me if I\'m wrong but I think the letter text was finalized, but not yet produced/delivered. If so, we will make sure that happens asap, and shared with AFP (who is the only outlet I\'ve seen on this today)','Sri LankaLetter will be done and signed by Melanne by 11am, Bob Blake will get it to the SL FM through the Ambassador, and PA will get it to AFP and other interest parties. So by noon everyone who needs it will have it PJ, correct me if I\'m wrong but I think the letter text was finalized, but not yet produced/delivered. If so, we will make sure that happens asap, and shared with AFP (who is the only outlet I\'ve seen on this today)'),(4.456750180861418,4.456750180861418,2500,'For_but_not_with',29,1,'3446 - C05766052.txt','Landler storyLandler has called me twice -- I haven\'t called back because I don\'t want to go down the road. I talked to Matt and off-handedly asked about the issue -- he said that people are deeply unhappy with our friend, but not much else. Said he didn\'t think anything was imminent. But it was not a very optimistic conversation. Any more info about his email?','Landler storyLandler has called me twice -- I haven\'t called back because I don\'t want to go down the road. I talked to Matt and off-handedly asked about the issue -- he said that people are deeply unhappy with our friend, but not much else. Said he didn\'t think anything was imminent. But it was not a very optimistic conversation. Any more info about his email?'),(4.456750180861418,4.456750180861418,2500,'For_but_not_with',29,1,'3448 - C05766054.txt','Landler storyThey are trying to report this out, but not writing imminently I\'m checking with one person, but no further intel on my end yet But don\'t think Mark\'s writing, just fishing - unless the WH gave it to the Times, but there\'s no way they\'d handle you that way Let me confirm that point, which is important to know','Landler storyThey are trying to report this out, but not writing imminently I\'m checking with one person, but no further intel on my end yet But don\'t think Mark\'s writing, just fishing - unless the WH gave it to the Times, but there\'s no way they\'d handle you that way Let me confirm that point, which is important to know'),(4.456750180861418,4.456750180861418,2500,'For_but_not_with',29,1,'3647 - C05766463.txt','IG report press coverageMaura: This has really been great work. Thanks for keeping everyone focused and organized and together during the storm, especially after Miller left, and for providing the leadership to start implementing the changes before the report was done to create such a good outcome. In short ? thanks for stepping up and being you. Help is on the way though she likely won\'t be confirmed for a bit but you\'ve done such a great job as Acting through this process that it will be a piece of cake to stand on your head until the A/S arrives. cdm I am happy to report that thus far the press on the IG report has been as good as I could have hoped. Last night CNN.com and two PA papers (Phili Inquirer and Times Tribune) did quick same day stories. CNN.com did a surprisingly mild piece and used an old 1 3.1 quote. Today the AP ran a story after interviewing me and it turned out well ?focus on importance of the program, steps we have/will take, and acknowledgement that problems needed fixing. Sen. Casey also put out a press release giving the Department credit for taking action adding that more action is needed and he is encouraged by the new leadership of U/S McHale (that made me a little sad dog, but not enough to dampen my huge relief that this is so boring to everyone!). State Dept IG: Exchange programs need closer watch Oct 23 04:27 PM US/Eastern By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Writer SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) - The nation\'s foreign exchange student programs need better federal oversight, the State Department\'s internal watchdog concludes in a new report following a scandal in which students were placed in shoddy homes in Pennsylvania. Acting Inspector General Harold Geisel said in the report, released this week, the department\'s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has largely abdicated its responsibility to ensure the well-being of thousands of exchange students who come to the United States each year. Instead, the sponsoring organizations themselves have been left to monitor their own programs and self-report problems to federal regulators, the report said. There are insufficient dedicated resources at ECA to conduct effective oversight of youth exchange programs, the report said.','IG report press coverageMaura: This has really been great work. Thanks for keeping everyone focused and organized and together during the storm, especially after Miller left, and for providing the leadership to start implementing the changes before the report was done to create such a good outcome. In short ? thanks for stepping up and being you. Help is on the way though she likely won\'t be confirmed for a bit but you\'ve done such a great job as Acting through this process that it will be a piece of cake to stand on your head until the A/S arrives. cdm I am happy to report that thus far the press on the IG report has been as good as I could have hoped. Last night CNN.com and two PA papers (Phili Inquirer and Times Tribune) did quick same day stories. CNN.com did a surprisingly mild piece and used an old 1 3.1 quote. Today the AP ran a story after interviewing me and it turned out well ?focus on importance of the program, steps we have/will take, and acknowledgement that problems needed fixing. Sen. Casey also put out a press release giving the Department credit for taking action adding that more action is needed and he is encouraged \"by the new leadership of U/S McHale\" (that made me a little sad dog, but not enough to dampen my huge relief that this is so boring to everyone!). State Dept IG: Exchange programs need closer watch Oct 23 04:27 PM US/Eastern By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Writer SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) - The nation\'s foreign exchange student programs need better federal oversight, the State Department\'s internal watchdog concludes in a new report following a scandal in which students were placed in shoddy homes in Pennsylvania. Acting Inspector General Harold Geisel said in the report, released this week, the department\'s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has largely abdicated its responsibility to ensure the well-being of thousands of exchange students who come to the United States each year. Instead, the sponsoring organizations themselves have been left to monitor their own programs and self-report problems to federal regulators, the report said. \"There are insufficient dedicated resources at ECA to conduct effective oversight of youth exchange programs,\" the report said.'),(4.456750180861418,4.456750180861418,2500,'For_but_not_with',29,1,'3652 - C05766480.txt','Honduras statementThe team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.','Honduras statementThe team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.'),(4.456750180861418,4.456750180861418,2500,'For_but_not_with',29,1,'3654 - C05766484.txt','Honduras statementOf course! I would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for','Honduras statementOf course! I would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for'),(4.456750180861418,4.456750180861418,2500,'For_but_not_with',29,1,'3697 - C05766568.txt','IG report press coverageThat is great news about the A/S. I am so grateful for having had this opportunity. It has been a formative experience. Thank you for having such faith in me. Maura: This has really been great work. Thanks for keeping everyone focused and organized and together during the storm, especially after Miller left, and for providing the leadership to start implementing the changes before the report was done to create such a good outcome. In short ? thanks for stepping up and being you. Help is on the way though she likely won\'t be confirmed for a bit but you\'ve done such a great job as Acting through this process that it will be a piece of cake to stand on your head until the A/S arrives. cdm I am happy to report that thus far the press on the IG report has been as good as I could have hoped. Last night CNN.com and two PA papers (Phili Inquirer and Times Tribune) did quick same day stories. CNN.com did a surprisingly mild piece and used an old Pi quote. Today the AP ran a story after interviewing me and it turned out well ?focus on importance of the program, steps we have/will take, and acknowledgement that problems needed fixing. Sen. Casey also put out a press release giving the Department credit for taking action adding that more action is needed and he is encouraged by the new leadership of U/S McHale (that made me a little sad dog, but not enough to dampen my huge relief that this is so boring to everyone!). State Dept IG: Exchange programs need closer watch Oct 23 04:27 PM US/Eastern','IG report press coverageThat is great news about the A/S. I am so grateful for having had this opportunity. It has been a formative experience. Thank you for having such faith in me. Maura: This has really been great work. Thanks for keeping everyone focused and organized and together during the storm, especially after Miller left, and for providing the leadership to start implementing the changes before the report was done to create such a good outcome. In short ? thanks for stepping up and being you. Help is on the way though she likely won\'t be confirmed for a bit but you\'ve done such a great job as Acting through this process that it will be a piece of cake to stand on your head until the A/S arrives. cdm I am happy to report that thus far the press on the IG report has been as good as I could have hoped. Last night CNN.com and two PA papers (Phili Inquirer and Times Tribune) did quick same day stories. CNN.com did a surprisingly mild piece and used an old Pi quote. Today the AP ran a story after interviewing me and it turned out well ?focus on importance of the program, steps we have/will take, and acknowledgement that problems needed fixing. Sen. Casey also put out a press release giving the Department credit for taking action adding that more action is needed and he is encouraged \"by the new leadership of U/S McHale\" (that made me a little sad dog, but not enough to dampen my huge relief that this is so boring to everyone!). State Dept IG: Exchange programs need closer watch Oct 23 04:27 PM US/Eastern'),(4.456750180861418,4.456750180861418,2500,'For_but_not_with',29,1,'373 - C05758531.txt','Let me clarify my prior emailThere are Qs+As thru out the briefing book but not yet a document of the most likely/contentious ones. That\'s what I\'m looking to get next week. Thx.','Let me clarify my prior emailThere are Qs+As thru out the briefing book but not yet a document of the most likely/contentious ones. That\'s what I\'m looking to get next week. Thx.'),(4.456750180861418,4.456750180861418,2500,'For_but_not_with',29,1,'3735 - C05766641.txt','H: Latest NI bulletin. SidShaun just called to say matters are held up because Robinson, who is completely committed to resolution, is dealing with his party, of which a majority but not all are behind him. Shaun wants this information conveyed only to you, kept outside the system, and he says he\'ll be in touch. Sid','H: Latest NI bulletin. SidShaun just called to say matters are held up because Robinson, who is completely committed to resolution, is dealing with his party, of which a majority but not all are behind him. Shaun wants this information conveyed only to you, kept outside the system, and he says he\'ll be in touch. Sid'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'For_Tomorrow_(comics)',2,1,'1737 - C05761792.txt','CallsCalling you at 9pm with FM yang. Australian fm smith asking to talk to you tonite about north korea. U want to do after china? Or wait till tomorow? 16','CallsCalling you at 9pm with FM yang. Australian fm smith asking to talk to you tonite about north korea. U want to do after china? Or wait till tomorow? 16'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'For_Tomorrow_(comics)',2,1,'1738 - C05761793.txt','CallsOk call in 20 min with australian fm smith We can do tonight but not after 11. Thx. Calling you at 9pm with FM yang. Australian fm smith asking to talk to you tonite about north korea. U want to do after china? Or wait till tomorow? 17','CallsOk call in 20 min with australian fm smith We can do tonight but not after 11. Thx. Calling you at 9pm with FM yang. Australian fm smith asking to talk to you tonite about north korea. U want to do after china? Or wait till tomorow? 17'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'For_What_Its_Worth_(Buffalo_Springfield_song)',1,1,'1037 - C05760254.txt','Another perspectiveThe following is from an observer who I think is right about the need for more strategy time which means we have to have a better balance about travel time. I\'d like your reactions. Thx. When it comes to foreign policy, all see you doing a great job. You must be literally killing yourself? I can see your schedule is bruising. But you probably need more strategy time, less events as the ultimate judgment will be on ? whether iran, nk get the bomb, progress in Mideast, success in Afghanistan, Iraq. Obama\'s pause on Afghanistan goes well with elite media and left that is against all wars, but not with swing male voters who are defecting. And I think it is making the rest of your job much tougher because the delay in the decision is looking Carterlike to US adversaries ? any decision is better than no decision. But all roads likely lead to Iran and perhaps Pakistan, rest is secondary at this point. That\'s my view for what it\'s worth. Take care.','Another perspectiveThe following is from an observer who I think is right about the need for more strategy time which means we have to have a better balance about travel time. I\'d like your reactions. Thx. \"When it comes to foreign policy, all see you doing a great job. You must be literally killing yourself? I can see your schedule is bruising. But you probably need more strategy time, less events as the ultimate judgment will be on ? whether iran, nk get the bomb, progress in Mideast, success in Afghanistan, Iraq. Obama\'s pause on Afghanistan goes well with elite media and left that is against all wars, but not with swing male voters who are defecting. And I think it is making the rest of your job much tougher because the delay in the decision is looking Carterlike to US adversaries ? any decision is better than no decision. But all roads likely lead to Iran and perhaps Pakistan, rest is secondary at this point. That\'s my view for what it\'s worth. Take care.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'For_Your_Consideration_(film)',1,1,'2801 - C05764503.txt','Jim Wallis Interview Request...Pls respond to Burns. I\'d like to do next year if possible. Don\'t know where to send this... I\'ll share with you... I think its worthy of your consideration... It would need to happen, by phone, within the next 7 days as I understand it... Sojourners, as you know, has a great magazine... has been one of that orgs stalwarts since the beginning and during the most recent magazine awards programs it was the only faith-based magazine to receive top honors across the board, receiving the best of several categories... it\'s a good product... they have a nationwide subscribership of about 350,000... plus it has an online presence... Several times a year Jim will conduct an interview with someone he feels is making a significant impact on the nation and world... He has been deeply impacted by your personal focus on women and the impoverished and would like to interview you for feature in one of the Sojourner upcoming additions... it would be all about your work and focus on women and the impoverished... a totally positive, enlightening and feel good piece... He recently interviewed Bono for this feature slot... I hope you are interested... I think it would be very smart considering attitudes out there in the progressive faith community these days... Your witness on your work, with such a strong endorsement by Jim would be positive across the board...','Jim Wallis Interview Request...Pls respond to Burns. I\'d like to do next year if possible. Don\'t know where to send this... I\'ll share with you... I think its worthy of your consideration... It would need to happen, by phone, within the next 7 days as I understand it... Sojourners, as you know, has a great magazine... has been one of that orgs stalwarts since the beginning and during the most recent magazine awards programs it was the only faith-based magazine to receive top honors across the board, receiving the \"best of\" several categories... it\'s a good product... they have a nationwide subscribership of about 350,000... plus it has an online presence... Several times a year Jim will conduct an interview with someone he feels is making a significant impact on the nation and world... He has been deeply impacted by your personal focus on women and the impoverished and would like to interview you for feature in one of the Sojourner upcoming additions... it would be all about your work and focus on women and the impoverished... a totally positive, enlightening and feel good piece... He recently interviewed Bono for this feature slot... I hope you are interested... I think it would be very smart considering attitudes out there in the progressive faith community these days... Your witness on your work, with such a strong endorsement by Jim would be positive across the board...'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'For_You_I_Will_(Monica_song)',2,1,'2156 - C05762842.txt','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2 - JIM KENNEDY\'S EDITS 2009-07-10 AS speech 2 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2a.doc Jim\'s comments on the same draft ? also in track changes in text. cdm hi jake - here\'s a tracked changes version as well as a clean one... On Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 9:42 AM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: I think you\'ll find this draft much better. But it can still use you! I will try to give it a polish (as they say out here in hollywood). I haven\'t looked at this latest draft yet, but i did think the earlier version lacked a kind of narrative flow (and hadn\'t had time to fully engage over the 4th) . don\'t know if it will help but wil try. On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 8:28 PM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: Hi Jim. Here is where things stand. It\'s now in hrc\'s hands. Would love it if you could go thru and sleeken/sharpen it. Needs a lot of it.','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2 - JIM KENNEDY\'S EDITS 2009-07-10 AS speech 2 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2a.doc Jim\'s comments on the same draft ? also in track changes in text. cdm hi jake - here\'s a tracked changes version as well as a clean one... On Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 9:42 AM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: I think you\'ll find this draft much better. But it can still use you! I will try to give it a \"polish\" (as they say out here in hollywood). I haven\'t looked at this latest draft yet, but i did think the earlier version lacked a kind of \"narrative\" flow (and hadn\'t had time to fully engage over the 4th) . don\'t know if it will help but wil try. On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 8:28 PM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: Hi Jim. Here is where things stand. It\'s now in hrc\'s hands. Would love it if you could go thru and sleeken/sharpen it. Needs a lot of it.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'For_You_I_Will_(Monica_song)',2,1,'3068 - C05764964.txt','Women\'s eventsI have been trying, but the first feedback I got was maybe he should meet with Cheryl, et al. Frankly, he is following up on his last conversation with you so we should just all get together with you. I will get with Lona today. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov PIs work out a time for us to meet w him. I\'ve had wonderfully constructive conversations with him and we\'ve got, what we both think is a terrific plan, but he really needs to present it to you. Once we have your feedback, we can move on all of this. It\'s all very exciting and he\'s the best. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Doug--I\'d like to discuss when you are here for Capricia\'s swearing in. I\'m copying Lona and Melanne so they can schedule. All the best, H Hil Hope you all are getting some R&R as the summer wanes. Your Africa trip has generated a lot of visibility and momentum on women\'s issues. I wanted to follow up on an idea we discussed, when we met a few months ago, for raising the profile of women\'s issues and creating a unique platform for you in the U.S. You may recall that Melanne and I were developing ideas for holding events to connect people working on women\'s issues around the world, and to raise the visibility of the issues in the US. Whitney Williams has joined us to flesh out a vision for a series of conferences that would bring together policymakers and experts from the field with women you have met around the world - and people at the grassroots level in this country. Each conference would be followed by a special event featuring musical, cultural and culinary celebrities (yep, celebrity chefs) from the U.S. and other countries to generate visibility online and in the entertainment media, which would reach a lot more people than the policy conference alone. These events would create connections among people who often work in isolation, and generate ideas for improving policies and practices. They\'d also inspire and engage a whole new generation to get involved in global women\'s issues. This approach ? bringing together policy, grassroots and entertainment aspects ? isn\'t being done by anyone else in the development space. It would be a great way to raise the visibility of the issues, and your work on them, here at home. We could put on several over the next year, with one on the 15th Anniversary of your UN speech in Beijing.','Women\'s eventsI have been trying, but the first feedback I got was maybe he should meet with Cheryl, et al. Frankly, he is following up on his last conversation with you so we should just all get together with you. I will get with Lona today. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov PIs work out a time for us to meet w him. I\'ve had wonderfully constructive conversations with him and we\'ve got, what we both think is a terrific plan, but he really needs to present it to you. Once we have your feedback, we can move on all of this. It\'s all very exciting and he\'s the best. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Doug--I\'d like to discuss when you are here for Capricia\'s swearing in. I\'m copying Lona and Melanne so they can schedule. All the best, H Hil Hope you all are getting some R&R as the summer wanes. Your Africa trip has generated a lot of visibility and momentum on women\'s issues. I wanted to follow up on an idea we discussed, when we met a few months ago, for raising the profile of women\'s issues and creating a unique platform for you in the U.S. You may recall that Melanne and I were developing ideas for holding events to connect people working on women\'s issues around the world, and to raise the visibility of the issues in the US. Whitney Williams has joined us to flesh out a vision for a series of conferences that would bring together policymakers and experts from the field with women you have met around the world - and people at the grassroots level in this country. Each conference would be followed by a special event featuring musical, cultural and culinary celebrities (yep, celebrity chefs) from the U.S. and other countries to generate visibility online and in the entertainment media, which would reach a lot more people than the policy conference alone. These events would create connections among people who often work in isolation, and generate ideas for improving policies and practices. They\'d also inspire and engage a whole new generation to get involved in global women\'s issues. This approach ? bringing together policy, grassroots and entertainment aspects ? isn\'t being done by anyone else in the development space. It would be a great way to raise the visibility of the issues, and your work on them, here at home. We could put on several over the next year, with one on the 15th Anniversary of your UN speech in Beijing.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Foster_care',1,1,'2726 - C05764342.txt','Schedule followupI haven\'t heard anything from Landrieu\'s office, will follow up. Will do on Kouchner. Mary Landrieu asked me to attend a dinner about foster care. Do you have any details? Also she mentioned an event at the White House about adoption and foster care. Have you heard anything about this? Can you call Landrieu\'s office to follow up? I told Kouchner I would call him on 8/31. Pls remind me. 144','Schedule followupI haven\'t heard anything from Landrieu\'s office, will follow up. Will do on Kouchner. Mary Landrieu asked me to attend a dinner about foster care. Do you have any details? Also she mentioned an event at the White House about adoption and foster care. Have you heard anything about this? Can you call Landrieu\'s office to follow up? I told Kouchner I would call him on 8/31. Pls remind me. 144'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Four_Freedoms',2,2,'2349 - C05763225.txt','Posner response to Washington Post editorialThat\'s fine. Will it be printed in next day or so? Philippe and Jake asked me to send along this response to the Washington Post editorial: By Michael Posner The Post\'s Dec. 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses the critical point: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his-famous Four Freedoms speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. As Secretary Clinton made clear, policies that address development alone are not adequate: Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies will not solve the whole problem, she said. But experience shows us that where broad-based development occurs, people are more likely to demand a say in securing their futures, and governments are more likely to have the resources to maintain the strong institutions, including reliable police and fair courts, that help ensure the consistent protection of rights. Where people are given the right to speak freely, to participate in their nation\'s political process and have access to basic information about government, sustainable development is more','Posner response to Washington Post editorialThat\'s fine. Will it be printed in next day or so? Philippe and Jake asked me to send along this response to the Washington Post editorial: By Michael Posner The Post\'s Dec. 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses the critical point: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his-famous \"Four Freedoms\" speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. As Secretary Clinton made clear, policies that address development alone are not adequate: \"Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies will not solve the whole problem,\" she said. But experience shows us that where broad-based development occurs, people are more likely to demand a say in securing their futures, and governments are more likely to have the resources to maintain the strong institutions, including reliable police and fair courts, that help ensure the consistent protection of rights. Where people are given the right to speak freely, to participate in their nation\'s political process and have access to basic information about government, sustainable development is more'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Four_Freedoms',2,2,'2350 - C05763228.txt','Response in posner\'s nameOk w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his famous Four Freedoms speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this [DELETE: old] wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. AS SECRETARY CLINTON MADE CLEAR, policies that address development alone are not adequate: Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies','Response in posner\'s nameOk w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his famous \"Four Freedoms\" speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this [DELETE: old] wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. AS SECRETARY CLINTON MADE CLEAR, policies that address development alone are not adequate: \"Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Four_Freedoms_Award',1,1,'3304 - C05765813.txt','Mini Schedule 9/11/098:00 am BREAKFAST w/SENATORS MCCAIN, LIEBERMAN AND COLLINS 9:00 am James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 9:00 am DROP-BY MEETING w/SE MITCHELL 9:15 am S Conference Room 9:30 am MEETING w/LT. GENERAL PAUL SELVA (JCS) 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:55 am MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR TERRENCE LEE BARNICH, 10:30 am George C. Marshall Auditorium 10:50 am BRIEFING w/CHRISTOPHER HILL U.S. AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ 11:50 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 11:50 am DROP-BY w/CAMBODIAN PARLIMENTARIAN MU SOCHUA 11:55 am Secretary\'s Office *Official photo. 11:55 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:00 pm ARRIVE White House 12:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE MEETING w/RAHM EMMANUEL 12:45 pm COS Office, West Wing 1:00 pm SUNDAY MEETING PREP 2:45 pm White House Situation Room 2:50 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 2:55 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:00 pm WOMEN\'S FUND MEETING 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:40 pm DEPART State Department *En route Andrews AFB 4:05 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 4:15 pm DEPART Andrews AFB via Air Force Aircraft Tail ilTbd *En route New York, NY 5:05 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 5:10 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport *En route Beacon Theater 5:55 pm ARRIVE Beacon Theater 6:00 pm KEYNOTE REMARKS AT THE SEPTEMBER 116 NATIONAL 6:45 pm DAY OF SERVICE COMMEMORATION Beacon Theater 6:50 pm DEPART Beacon Theater *En route Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:10 pm ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:15 pm THE ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE\'S FOUR FREEDOMS AWARD 9:00 pm CEREMONY AND GALA DINNER Grand Ballroom, Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:05 pm DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 9/11/098:00 am BREAKFAST w/SENATORS MCCAIN, LIEBERMAN AND COLLINS 9:00 am James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 9:00 am DROP-BY MEETING w/SE MITCHELL 9:15 am S Conference Room 9:30 am MEETING w/LT. GENERAL PAUL SELVA (JCS) 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:55 am MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR TERRENCE LEE BARNICH, 10:30 am George C. Marshall Auditorium 10:50 am BRIEFING w/CHRISTOPHER HILL U.S. AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ 11:50 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 11:50 am DROP-BY w/CAMBODIAN PARLIMENTARIAN MU SOCHUA 11:55 am Secretary\'s Office *Official photo. 11:55 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:00 pm ARRIVE White House 12:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE MEETING w/RAHM EMMANUEL 12:45 pm COS Office, West Wing 1:00 pm SUNDAY MEETING PREP 2:45 pm White House Situation Room 2:50 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 2:55 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:00 pm WOMEN\'S FUND MEETING 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:40 pm DEPART State Department *En route Andrews AFB 4:05 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 4:15 pm DEPART Andrews AFB via Air Force Aircraft Tail ilTbd *En route New York, NY 5:05 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 5:10 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport *En route Beacon Theater 5:55 pm ARRIVE Beacon Theater 6:00 pm KEYNOTE REMARKS AT THE SEPTEMBER 116 NATIONAL 6:45 pm DAY OF SERVICE COMMEMORATION Beacon Theater 6:50 pm DEPART Beacon Theater *En route Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:10 pm ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:15 pm THE ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE\'S FOUR FREEDOMS AWARD 9:00 pm CEREMONY AND GALA DINNER Grand Ballroom, Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:05 pm DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route Private Residence ###'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Fox_Broadcasting_Company',5,1,'197 - C05739792.txt','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)To be clear, this is not on Thursday. It\'s at some later time apart from the already schedule HPSCI & SSCI briefings FYI David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi By KATIE GLUECK I 11/14/12 9:32 AM EST Updated: 11/14/12 9:54 AM EST Gen. David Petraeus will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein told POLITICO Wednesday morning. But the exact schedule has not been set for his testimony. Mr. Petraeus has indicated his willingness [to testify]. He is eager to come before the committee so we will work out the details, Feinstein said. Earlier Wednesday, Fox New reported that the former director of the CIA who resigned last week over an extramarital affair, will still testify voluntarily on Friday before congressional intelligence committees regarding the Sept, 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya. Petraeus was initially slated to offer testimony on Benghazi at closed hearings before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Feinstein, the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said on CNN\'s The Situation Room on Tuesday that she believed Petraeus would eventually appear before the committee because he is a \'\'responsible person.','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)To be clear, this is not on Thursday. It\'s at some later time apart from the already schedule HPSCI & SSCI briefings FYI David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi By KATIE GLUECK I 11/14/12 9:32 AM EST Updated: 11/14/12 9:54 AM EST Gen. David Petraeus will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein told POLITICO Wednesday morning. But the exact schedule has not been set for his testimony. \"Mr. Petraeus has indicated his willingness [to testify]. He is eager to come before the committee so we will work out the details,\" Feinstein said. Earlier Wednesday, Fox New reported that the former director of the CIA who resigned last week over an extramarital affair, will still testify voluntarily on Friday before congressional intelligence committees regarding the Sept, 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya. Petraeus was initially slated to offer testimony on Benghazi at closed hearings before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Feinstein, the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said on CNN\'s \"The Situation Room\" on Tuesday that she believed Petraeus would eventually appear before the committee because he is a \'\'responsible person.\"'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Fox_Broadcasting_Company',5,1,'204 - C05739799.txt','Mark - quick Reuters queryYes I spoke with Rep Ros-Lehtinen yesterday. Advised that S is committed to speaking to her committees of jurisdiction once the arb is completed. And the target date for completion of the Arb was in December. Tell me what you need so I can help you with any points. cdm + Dave We see FOX reporting: Urgent: Hillary Clinton totestify before Congress on Benghazi in early DEC. Can you confirm this? Any details. Thanks and regards, Paul Eckert Reuters Asia Correspondent 1333 H Street NW Washington, DC 20005 Tel 202 789-8578 Cell','Mark - quick Reuters queryYes I spoke with Rep Ros-Lehtinen yesterday. Advised that S is committed to speaking to her committees of jurisdiction once the arb is completed. And the target date for completion of the Arb was in December. Tell me what you need so I can help you with any points. cdm + Dave We see FOX reporting: Urgent: Hillary Clinton totestify before Congress on Benghazi in early DEC. Can you confirm this? Any details. Thanks and regards, Paul Eckert Reuters Asia Correspondent 1333 H Street NW Washington, DC 20005 Tel 202 789-8578 Cell'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Fox_Broadcasting_Company',5,1,'250 - C05739855.txt','PIN: FOX from Caitlin FOX from CaitlinFYSA Prom: Laszczych, Joanne VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, I have never seen Secretary Clinton back down from a fight. And I have never seen her back down. And / believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and she will testify the middle of January.','PIN: FOX from Caitlin FOX from CaitlinFYSA Prom: Laszczych, Joanne VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, I have never seen Secretary Clinton back down from a fight. And I have never seen her back down. And / believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and she will testify the middle of January.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Fox_Broadcasting_Company',5,1,'251 - C05739856.txt','FOX from CaitlinFYSA VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, I have never seen Secretary Clinton ,back down from a fight. And I have never seen her back down. And I believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and She will testify the middle of January.','FOX from CaitlinFYSA VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, I have never seen Secretary Clinton ,back down from a fight. And I have never seen her back down. And I believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and She will testify the middle of January.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Fox_Broadcasting_Company',5,1,'253 - C05739858.txt','FOX from CaitlinFYSA VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, ,I have never seen Secretary Clinton back down from a fight And I have never seen her back down. And I believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and she will testify the middle of 3anuary.','FOX from CaitlinFYSA VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, ,I have never seen Secretary Clinton back down from a fight And I have never seen her back down. And I believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and she will testify the middle of 3anuary.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Fox_News_Channel',3,1,'1020 - C05760232.txt','Qaddafi at UNGA - Congressman Rothman and Senator Lautenberg ObjectionsThe 25 mile rule would include Englewood which is very close to the River. I don\'t see what we could do and if we conclude there isn\'t anything, we should say that soon w regret, etc. fyi Jim, Cheryl and Bill: We have a Congressional issue that is moving a bit too slowly through the building that you should know about. Rep. Steve Rothman (D-111) and Senator Lautenberg have contacted us alarmed by the news that Qaddafi will come to UNGA and allegedly overnight at the residence of the Libyan PermRep in Englewood. Rothman has called our office directly and threatened holy war and Fox news if the State Department allows this. A few minutes ago we also got a letter from Sen. Lautenberg to the Secretary expressing similar concerns. The anger is of course over the hero\'s welcome for Megrahi. An action memo for Jim to consider on how to deal with Qaddafi\'s visit is in the works, but I fear Rothman will head for the microphones before Jim gets the memo. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204','Qaddafi at UNGA - Congressman Rothman and Senator Lautenberg ObjectionsThe 25 mile rule would include Englewood which is very close to the River. I don\'t see what we could do and if we conclude there isn\'t anything, we should say that soon w regret, etc. fyi Jim, Cheryl and Bill: We have a Congressional issue that is moving a bit too slowly through the building that you should know about. Rep. Steve Rothman (D-111) and Senator Lautenberg have contacted us alarmed by the news that Qaddafi will come to UNGA and allegedly overnight at the residence of the Libyan PermRep in Englewood. Rothman has called our office directly and threatened holy war and Fox news \"if the State Department allows this.\" A few minutes ago we also got a letter from Sen. Lautenberg to the Secretary expressing similar concerns. The anger is of course over the \"hero\'s welcome\" for Megrahi. An action memo for Jim to consider on how to deal with Qaddafi\'s visit is in the works, but I fear Rothman will head for the microphones before Jim gets the memo. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Fox_News_Channel',3,1,'1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Fox_News_Channel',3,1,'2785 - C05764475.txt','Qaddafi at UNGA - Congressman Rothman and Senator Lautenberg Objectionsfyi Jim, Cheryl and Bill: We have a Congressional issue that is moving a bit too slowly through the building that you should know about. Rep. Steve Rothman (D-NJ) and Senator Lautenberg have contacted us alarmed by the news that Qaddafi will come to UNGA and allegedly overnight at the residence of the Libyan PermRep in Englewood.. Rothman has called our office directly and threatened holy war and Fox news if the State Department allows this. A few minutes ago we also got a letter from Sen. Lautenberg to the Secretary expressing similar concerns. The anger is of course over the hero\'s welcome for Megrahi. An action memo for Jim to consider on how to deal with Qaddafi\'s visit is in the works, but I fear Rothman will head for the microphones before Jim gets the memo. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204','Qaddafi at UNGA - Congressman Rothman and Senator Lautenberg Objectionsfyi Jim, Cheryl and Bill: We have a Congressional issue that is moving a bit too slowly through the building that you should know about. Rep. Steve Rothman (D-NJ) and Senator Lautenberg have contacted us alarmed by the news that Qaddafi will come to UNGA and allegedly overnight at the residence of the Libyan PermRep in Englewood.. Rothman has called our office directly and threatened holy war and Fox news \"if the State Department allows this.\" A few minutes ago we also got a letter from Sen. Lautenberg to the Secretary expressing similar concerns. The anger is of course over the \"hero\'s welcome\" for Megrahi. An action memo for Jim to consider on how to deal with Qaddafi\'s visit is in the works, but I fear Rothman will head for the microphones before Jim gets the memo. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'11 - C05739564.txt','AbZ and Hb3 on Libya and West Bank/Gaza(SBU) I had back-to-back phone calls this morning from Qatari PM/FM Hamad bin Jassim and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed. The content was virtually identical, su esting either rare coincidence or, more likely, an unusual level of UAE-Qatari coordination at yesterday\'s Arab League meeting. Main points (mostly Libya related but one Palestinian-related) are as follows: (SBU) No-Fly Zone: The Arab League has now called for a NFZ the UNSC needs to act. Syria was the last hold- out, but the resolution passed. Time is wasting. Both HbJ and AbZ made the right kind of noises (but still less than a solid commitment) that there would be some kind of Qatari and Emirati participation in an international effort. Their chicken-and-egg question to me was, are we going to support a NFZ? If we are, then we can talk about the other participation. (SBU) Recognizing the Council: Both urged us to do so. I noted that the Arab League statement fell short of recognition. They urged us to find some kind of language that would suggest moving in that direction, and I noted our decisions to suspend the operations of the Libyan Embassy, have S meet with Mahmoud Jibril of the Council, and send a diplomatic representative to Benghazi. They pushed for more, with HbJ going to far as to say that recognition of the Council will help underscore to Qadhafi and his circle that he\'s finished. (SBU) Jibril meeting: They each said the same thing that Gene Cretz has picked up separately, that Jibril doesn\'t want media for his meeting with S unless he feels that there will be something significant out of the meeting. HbJ is providing a plane for Jibril to get to Paris. HbJ more than AbZ agreed with me that the meeting itself is a significant deliverable AbZ urged us not to be slower or quieter than France. (SBU) West Bank/Gaza: Both reacted negatively to Israeli announcements regarding hundreds of houses in the West Bank. They asked if we were going to say anything I noted we were still at this point getting the facts. Jeff, you guys just aren\'t serious, AbZ complained. I noted the political context, in which a family was brutally murdered.','AbZ and Hb3 on Libya and West Bank/Gaza(SBU) I had back-to-back phone calls this morning from Qatari PM/FM Hamad bin Jassim and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed. The content was virtually identical, su esting either rare coincidence or, more likely, an unusual level of UAE-Qatari coordination at yesterday\'s Arab League meeting. Main points (mostly Libya related but one Palestinian-related) are as follows: (SBU) No-Fly Zone: The Arab League has now called for a NFZ; the UNSC needs to act. Syria was the last hold- out, but the resolution passed. Time is wasting. Both HbJ and AbZ made the right kind of noises (but still less than a solid commitment) that there would be some kind of Qatari and Emirati participation in an international effort. Their chicken-and-egg question to me was, are we going to support a NFZ? If we are, then we can talk about the other participation. (SBU) Recognizing the Council: Both urged us to do so. I noted that the Arab League statement fell short of recognition. They urged us to find some kind of language that would suggest moving in that direction, and I noted our decisions to suspend the operations of the Libyan Embassy, have S meet with Mahmoud Jibril of the Council, and send a diplomatic representative to Benghazi. They pushed for more, with HbJ going to far as to say that recognition of the Council will help underscore to Qadhafi and his circle that he\'s finished. (SBU) Jibril meeting: They each said the same thing that Gene Cretz has picked up separately, that Jibril doesn\'t want media for his meeting with S unless he feels that there will be something significant out of the meeting. HbJ is providing a plane for Jibril to get to Paris. HbJ more than AbZ agreed with me that the meeting itself is a significant deliverable; AbZ urged us not to be slower or quieter than France. (SBU) West Bank/Gaza: Both reacted negatively to Israeli announcements regarding \"hundreds of houses\" in the West Bank. They asked if we were going to say anything; I noted we were still at this point getting the facts. \"Jeff, you guys just aren\'t serious,\" AbZ complained. I noted the political context, in which a family was brutally murdered.'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'1170 - C05760445.txt','Calls confirmedI doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedI doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'1172 - C05760447.txt','Calls confirmedCan\'t wait. You know how much I love making calls. We have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedCan\'t wait. You know how much I love making calls. We have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'1183 - C05760469.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'1528 - C05761320.txt','TestimonyE is Europe. E3 is UK, France, and Germany. +3 is US, China, Russia So it\'s the same 6 as the P5+1, just a different name. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:21 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: What does it mean? What is the E and who are the three? I\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: Why don\'t we keep using P5+1? I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so).','TestimonyE is Europe. E3 is UK, France, and Germany. +3 is US, China, Russia So it\'s the same 6 as the P5+1, just a different name. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:21 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: What does it mean? What is the E and who are the three? I\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: Why don\'t we keep using P5+1? I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so).'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'1529 - C05761321.txt','Testimony Testimony?And I feel ashamed that I had to subject you to this. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:31 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: I already feel safer. E is Europe. E3 is UK, France, and Germany. +3 is US, China, Russia So it\'s the same 6 as the P5+1, just a different name. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:21 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: What does it mean? What is the E and who are the three? I\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemail.com> wrote: I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so). On the E3+3 v. P5+1, they are identical, just different names. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Pis forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?','Testimony Testimony?And I feel ashamed that I had to subject you to this. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:31 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: I already feel safer. E is Europe. E3 is UK, France, and Germany. +3 is US, China, Russia So it\'s the same 6 as the P5+1, just a different name. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:21 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: What does it mean? What is the E and who are the three? I\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemail.com> wrote: I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so). On the E3+3 v. P5+1, they are identical, just different names. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Pis forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'1747 - C05761810.txt','Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up ProtectorateFYI ? I think Port-au-Prince Le Matin is a summary of Haitian radio programming. Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up Protectorate Port-au-Prince Le Matin June 5, 2009 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon\'s recent appointment of former US President Clinton to serve as special envoy to Haiti has been perceived by many groups, including lawmakers, political analysts, political leaders, and media commentators, as a step toward putting Haiti in a protectorate or trusteeship status. They questioned in particular the extent of Clinton\'s powers and the term of his mandate, wondering what role will be attributed to Haiti\'s elected representatives. Several pointed out that Heidi Annabi, Ban\'s special representative in Haiti, and President Rene Preval would be subservient to Clinton, their senior in rank and described by some media as Haiti\'s new chief. As expected, Haitian Government officials and most foreign diplomats hailed this nomination and expressed their optimism about it. Several political leaders objected to Clinton\'s being named special envoy to Haiti, saying that it showed the international community wanted to bring Haiti under its control. o Former Senate President Belizaire, president of the National Council of the Haitian Political Parties, pointed out that Haiti has had a foreign force in the country, the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), since 2004 and now has an envoy such as President Clinton who is in a higher position than any other UN personnel. These both indicate the country is being considered a genuine protectorate, according to Belizaire (Signal FM, 27 May). o Socialist Identity and Liberty Collective spokesman Cherubin referred to Clinton\'s mission as an umpteenth civil commission, alluding to the administrative steps France took to restore order and peace when Haiti was under French rule, intended to speed up the process of taking charge of Haiti. Cherubin added that in the current international jargon this is called colonialism of a third type, or colonialism of necessity (www.alterpresse.org, 22 May). o According to Christian Movement for a New Haiti leader Mesadieux, Ban\'s decision will further help put Haiti under foreign supervision. He asserted that the international community wants to reinforce its control over Haiti\'s administration (Radio Vision 2000, 21 May). o Dr. Eugene of the Haitian Social Christian Party, speaking on the Pickup Talk Show live from the United States, said that Clinton\'s responsibility is to control events in Haiti and he will control them in a firm manner (Radio Caraibes FM, 23 May). Eugene was offended by this appointment and called it a shame for all Haitians and a slap in the face of the entire nation (Radio Galaxie, 29 May). 24','Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up ProtectorateFYI ? I think Port-au-Prince Le Matin is a summary of Haitian radio programming. Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up Protectorate Port-au-Prince Le Matin June 5, 2009 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon\'s recent appointment of former US President Clinton to serve as special envoy to Haiti has been perceived by many groups, including lawmakers, political analysts, political leaders, and media commentators, as a step toward putting Haiti in a protectorate or trusteeship status. They questioned in particular the extent of Clinton\'s powers and the term of his mandate, wondering what role will be attributed to Haiti\'s elected representatives. Several pointed out that Heidi Annabi, Ban\'s special representative in Haiti, and President Rene Preval would be subservient to Clinton, their senior in rank and described by some media as Haiti\'s new chief. As expected, Haitian Government officials and most foreign diplomats hailed this nomination and expressed their optimism about it. Several political leaders objected to Clinton\'s being named special envoy to Haiti, saying that it showed the international community wanted to bring Haiti under its control. o Former Senate President Belizaire, president of the National Council of the Haitian Political Parties, pointed out that Haiti has had a foreign force in the country, the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), since 2004 and now has an envoy such as President Clinton who is in a \"higher position than any other UN personnel.\" These both indicate the country is being considered a \"genuine protectorate,\" according to Belizaire (Signal FM, 27 May). o Socialist Identity and Liberty Collective spokesman Cherubin referred to Clinton\'s mission as an umpteenth \"civil commission,\" alluding to the administrative steps France took to restore order and peace when Haiti was under French rule, intended to speed up the process of \"taking charge\" of Haiti. Cherubin added that in the current international jargon this is called \"colonialism of a third type, or colonialism of necessity\" (www.alterpresse.org, 22 May). o According to Christian Movement for a New Haiti leader Mesadieux, Ban\'s decision will further help put Haiti under foreign supervision. He asserted that the international community wants to reinforce its control over Haiti\'s administration (Radio Vision 2000, 21 May). o Dr. Eugene of the Haitian Social Christian Party, speaking on the \"Pickup Talk Show\" live from the United States, said that \"Clinton\'s responsibility is to control events in Haiti and he will control them in a firm manner\" (Radio Caraibes FM, 23 May). Eugene was \"offended\" by this appointment and called it \"a shame for all Haitians\" and \"a slap in the face of the entire nation\" (Radio Galaxie, 29 May). 24'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'185 - C05739779.txt','Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned US. reliance on local Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still In Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S, reliance on local militia (McClatchy)militia (McClatchy) Cheryl Before the attack, Egypt, Turkey, Sudan, Italy, Tunisia, France and the UN had rep there France and the UN pulled out after 9/11 But the question being posed has a false premise, i.e. that the US depended on foreign militia while the others depended on their own resources The US had tertiary dependence on the militia, as our primary and secondary reliance was on first the OS personnel arid the second on the QRF The others did not have an internal second Regards pat Do we know who still has a dip presence there today? Thank you Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia By Nancy A. Youssef McClatchy Newspapers On the day of the attack, U.S. officials had spotted a police officer taking photos of the compound from a villa under construction across the streets. This was the view the officer would have had of the compound. - Nancy A. Youssef /MCT Even before the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, diplomats from other nations and Libyan security officials had questioned the wisdom of a U.S. decision to rely primarily on members of a local militia to protect its compound here. Diplomats here told McClatchy that while it\'s customary to depend on local forces to protect diplomatic missions, only the United States of the 10 or so foreign missions here allowed the local militia to be the first line of defense. The others said they instead depended on military forces from their own country to provide security. A few months ago, there was a small attack here and the Libyans fled, said a diplomat from a European nation who asked that he not be further identified so that he could speak candidly about his assessment of security here. After that, I decided to only use special forces from his own country. We never considered using the brigades, he said, referring to the 17th of February Brigade, the local militia that was considered the primary security force for the U.S. mission. We assumed the United States had a special relationship with the brigades. Said another diplomat who requested anonymity for the same reasons: I would never depend on the brigades. The diplomat said he believed U.S. officials were unaware of the extremist links of those who were guarding them. The mistake of the Americans was not following the trail of Islamic radicals,\' he said. For some, the cost of supplying security made operating in Benghazi prohibitive. The British, for example, brought in their own troops and also hired Libyans to provide security, according to Khalid al Hadar, who owns the compound that the British used as their offices here. But after a June attack on the British ambassador\'s convoy, the British withdrew from Benghazi. A British official told McClatchy that the realization that security would require a larger ? and more expensive ? British force in Benghazi helped fuel that decision. Hadar said the British still check in periodically on their compound, where a shot-up bulletproof windshield from the June ambush still sits in what was the consulate\'s carport. Who was responsible for determining how the United States protected its consulate here remains unclear two months after Stevens\' death. According to the State Department, the ambassador, in consultation with deputies','Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned US. reliance on local Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still In Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S, reliance on local militia (McClatchy)militia (McClatchy) Cheryl Before the attack, Egypt, Turkey, Sudan, Italy, Tunisia, France and the UN had rep there France and the UN pulled out after 9/11 But the question being posed has a false premise, i.e. that the US depended on foreign militia while the others depended on their own resources The US had tertiary dependence on the militia, as our primary and secondary reliance was on first the OS personnel arid the second on the QRF The others did not have an internal second Regards pat Do we know who still has a dip presence there today? Thank you Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia By Nancy A. Youssef McClatchy Newspapers On the day of the attack, U.S. officials had spotted a police officer taking photos of the compound from a villa under construction across the streets. This was the view the officer would have had of the compound. - Nancy A. Youssef /MCT Even before the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, diplomats from other nations and Libyan security officials had questioned the wisdom of a U.S. decision to rely primarily on members of a local militia to protect its compound here. Diplomats here told McClatchy that while it\'s customary to depend on local forces to protect diplomatic missions, only the United States of the 10 or so foreign missions here allowed the local militia to be the first line of defense. The others said they instead depended on military forces from their own country to provide security. \"A few months ago, there was a small attack here and the Libyans fled,\" said a diplomat from a European nation who asked that he not be further identified so that he could speak candidly about his assessment of security here. \"After that, I decided to only use special forces\" from his own country. \"We never considered using the brigades,\" he said, referring to the 17th of February Brigade, the local militia that was considered the primary security force for the U.S. mission. \"We assumed the United States had a special relationship with the brigades.\" Said another diplomat who requested anonymity for the same reasons: \"I would never depend on the brigades.\" The diplomat said he believed U.S. officials were unaware of the extremist links of those who were guarding them. \"The mistake of the Americans was not following the trail of Islamic radicals,\' he said. For some, the cost of supplying security made operating in Benghazi prohibitive. The British, for example, brought in their own troops and also hired Libyans to provide security, according to Khalid al Hadar, who owns the compound that the British used as their offices here. But after a June attack on the British ambassador\'s convoy, the British withdrew from Benghazi. A British official told McClatchy that the realization that security would require a larger ? and more expensive ? British force in Benghazi helped fuel that decision. Hadar said the British still check in periodically on their compound, where a shot-up bulletproof windshield from the June ambush still sits in what was the consulate\'s carport. Who was responsible for determining how the United States protected its consulate here remains unclear two months after Stevens\' death. According to the State Department, the ambassador, in consultation with deputies'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'264 - C05739870.txt','H: France & UK behind Libya breakup. SidCONFIDENTIAL March 8, 2012 For: Hillary','H: France & UK behind Libya breakup. SidCONFIDENTIAL March 8, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'265 - C05739872.txt','H: France & UK behind Libya breakup. SidDefinitely. I can share around if you like, but it seems like a thin conspiracy theory. From H [malito:HDR220dintonemall.com] CONFIDENTIAL March 8, 2012 For: Hillary','H: France & UK behind Libya breakup. SidDefinitely. I can share around if you like, but it seems like a thin conspiracy theory. From H [malito:HDR220dintonemall.com] CONFIDENTIAL March 8, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'2864 - C05764609.txt','Nalbandian statement/S CallsPhil wanted you to see before your turkish call. Nalbandian statement: The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants. Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent meetings of Aliyev-Medvedev-Sargsian. We are much closer to a Karabakh solution. Without that issue being resolved, it is impossible for our side to take this step. Armenia must free itself of being led by the diaspora. Armenia doesn\'t get any benefit from the diaspora. The diaspora scores points by using Armenia. That\'s what it does. The diaspora in the U.S. and France does this.','Nalbandian statement/S CallsPhil wanted you to see before your turkish call. Nalbandian statement: \"The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants.\" Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: \"Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent meetings of Aliyev-Medvedev-Sargsian. We are much closer to a Karabakh solution. Without that issue being resolved, it is impossible for our side to take this step. Armenia must free itself of being led by the diaspora. Armenia doesn\'t get any benefit from the diaspora. The diaspora scores points by using Armenia. That\'s what it does. The diaspora in the U.S. and France does this.\"'),(8.716620216113132,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,2,'2921 - C05764690.txt','UNESCO - UpdateHuma, There has been strong movement to Bukova today. Baki is expected to pull out before 4th round at noon our time. The 4th round would end up as final round with Hosni- Bukova (Bulgaria) contest. French Unesco ambassador told our Unesco Anb Killion that France has informed Egypt that they will not support Hosni. France (Quai and Elysee agree) is now openly working for Bukova. Kouchner may try to call S. African support appears to be moving to Bukova. Amb Killion has received a series of calls from African ambassadors as they want credit. We are talkng at Unesco in. Paris and with capital delegations arriving in New York. Key votes: Chile, Phillipines, Argentina, Columbia, Azerbaijan, Mexico. Esther Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/21/2019','UNESCO - UpdateHuma, There has been strong movement to Bukova today. Baki is expected to pull out before 4th round at noon our time. The 4th round would end up as final round with Hosni- Bukova (Bulgaria) contest. French Unesco ambassador told our Unesco Anb Killion that France has informed Egypt that they will not support Hosni. France (Quai and Elysee agree) is now openly working for Bukova. Kouchner may try to call S. African support appears to be moving to Bukova. Amb Killion has received a series of calls from African ambassadors as they want credit. We are talkng at Unesco in. Paris and with capital delegations arriving in New York. Key votes: Chile, Phillipines, Argentina, Columbia, Azerbaijan, Mexico. Esther Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/21/2019'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'2958 - C05764770.txt','(AP) Bulgarian diplomat wins UNESCO racePARIS (AP) UNESCO says a career diplomat from Bulgaria has defeated a controversial Egyptian candidate to head the United Nations agency for culture and education. The chairman of UNESCO\'s executive board says Bulgaria\'s ambassador to France, Irina Bokova, has beaten longtime Egyptian Culture Minister Farouk Hosny in secret balloting. UNESCO\'s press office says Bokova won 31 to 27 Tuesday in a suspenseful fifth round. The Egyptian was long considered a favorite, despite his threat last year to burn Israeli books, and Egypt\'s contentious record of cultural censorship under his watch. Hosny apologized for the book-burning comment, but many Jewish activists said he was unfit to be the U.N.\'s guardian of culture.','(AP) Bulgarian diplomat wins UNESCO racePARIS (AP) UNESCO says a career diplomat from Bulgaria has defeated a controversial Egyptian candidate to head the United Nations agency for culture and education. The chairman of UNESCO\'s executive board says Bulgaria\'s ambassador to France, Irina Bokova, has beaten longtime Egyptian Culture Minister Farouk Hosny in secret balloting. UNESCO\'s press office says Bokova won 31 to 27 Tuesday in a suspenseful fifth round. The Egyptian was long considered a favorite, despite his threat last year to burn Israeli books, and Egypt\'s contentious record of cultural censorship under his watch. Hosny apologized for the book-burning comment, but many Jewish activists said he was unfit to be the U.N.\'s guardian of culture.'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'2997 - C05764847.txt','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes; US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain; Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'3088 - C05764997.txt','S Afghanistan mtg ParisFrench have clarified that they\'d like to invite about 10 key EU FMs, Swedish presidency. the biggest players in Afghanistan plus the (Sarko now saying he won\'t send any new troops while Brown has announced he will, Can we invite all and not limit the participation? cdm As some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.','S Afghanistan mtg ParisFrench have clarified that they\'d like to invite about 10 key EU FMs, Swedish presidency. the biggest players in Afghanistan plus the (Sarko now saying he won\'t send any new troops while Brown has announced he will, Can we invite all and not limit the participation? cdm As some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'3425 - C05766022.txt','(no subject)Cover story in the Economist this week. Very big issue when I was in Japan and Korea. Korean parliamentarians want to get women and economic growth on the G20 agenda when they have the lead next year and we are advocating for Japan to advance the issue at APEC which they are leading this year. On another note, so sad about Smith Bagley. He was a good person and was one of your biggest fans. Women and work We did it! Dec 30th 2009 From The Economist print edition The rich world\'s quiet revolution: women are gradually taking over the workplace Getty Images AT A time when the world is short of causes for celebration, here is a candidate: within the next few months women will cross the 50% threshold and become the majority of the American workforce. Women already make up the majority of university graduates in the OECD countries and the majority of professional workers in several rich countries, including the United States. Women run many of the world\'s great companies, from PepsiCo in America to Areva in France. Women\'s economic empowerment is arguably the biggest social change of our times. Just a generation ago, women were largely confined to repetitive, menial jobs. They were routinely subjected to casual sexism and were expected to abandon their careers when they married and had children. Today they are running some of the organisations that once treated them as second-class','(no subject)Cover story in the Economist this week. Very big issue when I was in Japan and Korea. Korean parliamentarians want to get women and economic growth on the G20 agenda when they have the lead next year and we are advocating for Japan to advance the issue at APEC which they are leading this year. On another note, so sad about Smith Bagley. He was a good person and was one of your biggest fans. Women and work We did it! Dec 30th 2009 From The Economist print edition The rich world\'s quiet revolution: women are gradually taking over the workplace Getty Images AT A time when the world is short of causes for celebration, here is a candidate: within the next few months women will cross the 50% threshold and become the majority of the American workforce. Women already make up the majority of university graduates in the OECD countries and the majority of professional workers in several rich countries, including the United States. Women run many of the world\'s great companies, from PepsiCo in America to Areva in France. Women\'s economic empowerment is arguably the biggest social change of our times. Just a generation ago, women were largely confined to repetitive, menial jobs. They were routinely subjected to casual sexism and were expected to abandon their careers when they married and had children. Today they are running some of the organisations that once treated them as second-class'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'3454 - C05766064.txt','1pm call manifest fpm call manifestContacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','1pm call manifest fpm call manifestContacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'3457 - C05766067.txt','1pm call manifestIf he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','1pm call manifestIf he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'3458 - C05766068.txt','fpm call manifest 1pm call manifestChecking. Since Davos is now about Haiti, do I need to go? Bill is going. Ill confirm if he\'ll be there for london. As for paris, looks like sarkozy will be there but we won\'t know for sure till tomorrow. So it would mean sarkozy meeting, speech and kouchner around 6pm when he\'s back from davos. If he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','fpm call manifest 1pm call manifestChecking. Since Davos is now about Haiti, do I need to go? Bill is going. Ill confirm if he\'ll be there for london. As for paris, looks like sarkozy will be there but we won\'t know for sure till tomorrow. So it would mean sarkozy meeting, speech and kouchner around 6pm when he\'s back from davos. If he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'3485 - C05766108.txt','Isaf callsList we are reaching out to: Saudi Italy Poland Romania Spain France Netherlands Australia Canada Norway Denmark Sweden Japan South Korea','Isaf callsList we are reaching out to: Saudi Italy Poland Romania Spain France Netherlands Australia Canada Norway Denmark Sweden Japan South Korea'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'3505 - C05766143.txt','Calls confirmedWe have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedWe have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'3614 - C05766357.txt','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a declaration of war by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was a bit strong. Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a clear mark of hostility. Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place, Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a \"declaration of war\" by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was \"a bit strong\". Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a \"clear mark of hostility\". \"Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place,\" Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'3615 - C05766358.txt','Parisfyi Closed the loop with French. We will not do Afpak meeting on Nov. 8. Our agreed reason is that with elections now scheduled for Nov. 7, timing is not right. We can discuss Afpak with all the allies at the December 3 NATO ministerial. Separate issue is whether to stop in Paris Nov. 8 for quick bilat. I said we remained open to that but that might be better to just put it off until we can do a proper Paris visit. Kouchner is in Beirut for the weekend but will get back to us soonest.','Parisfyi Closed the loop with French. We will not do Afpak meeting on Nov. 8. Our agreed reason is that with elections now scheduled for Nov. 7, timing is not right. We can discuss Afpak with all the allies at the December 3 NATO ministerial. Separate issue is whether to stop in Paris Nov. 8 for quick bilat. I said we remained open to that but that might be better to just put it off until we can do a \"proper\" Paris visit. Kouchner is in Beirut for the weekend but will get back to us soonest.'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'3665 - C05766506.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'3669 - C05766517.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'France',32,1,'3707 - C05766585.txt','Haiti tentsFyi HRC will surely follow up but Kouchner raised again the need for 200k tents and said France only has 1k to send. Assume you\'re all over this, but fyi.','Haiti tentsFyi HRC will surely follow up but Kouchner raised again the need for 200k tents and said France only has 1k to send. Assume you\'re all over this, but fyi.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Francisco_Yunis',1,1,'270 - C05739878.txt','Latest from HRC friendFYI From Stevens, John C Sent Monday, April 23, 2012 7:00 PM To Sullivan, Jacob) Cc Cretz, Gene A Fettman, Jeffrey Subject RE: Latest from HRC friend Jake- Interesting report. Gene is closer to the action and I defer to him on the latest Jail-ian thinking and machinations vis-a-vis the cabinet and INC. I hadn\'t heard about ENI-related corruption but wouldn\'t be surprised. On the federalism issue,. Jail is right to be concerned about eastern agitation for autonomy. A cabinet chance won\'t solve that problem, though. Nor will recruiting Belhaj and Islamist fighters to take on the Bardans. To the contrary, it would only lead to unwanted bloodshed - the large Obeid tribe still nurses a serious grudge against Belhaj and his ilk for the Islamists\' presumed role in killing their beloved Gen. Yunis last July and would probably put up a fierce fight. The cabinet and INC need to have a serious discussion with the Bargans - if they aren\'t already doing so - about how power and resources are to be distributed in the new Libya. The Libyans held similarly heated debates on this very topic in the early1950s as they held their first parliamentary elections and drafted their constitution (there were actually violent skirmishes in connection with those elections, and Washington delayed the arrival of the first US ambassador until after things had calmed down). Hopefully the current leadership can negotiate these issues peaceably in the corning months. Of course, we and the UN and our other partners should encourage them to do so. - Chris SBU','Latest from HRC friendFYI From Stevens, John C Sent; Monday, April 23, 2012 7:00 PM To; Sullivan, Jacob) Cc Cretz, Gene A; Fettman, Jeffrey Subject RE: Latest from HRC friend Jake- Interesting report. Gene is closer to the action and I defer to him on the latest Jail-ian thinking and machinations vis-a-vis the cabinet and INC. I hadn\'t heard about ENI-related corruption but wouldn\'t be surprised. On the federalism issue,. Jail is right to be concerned about eastern agitation for autonomy. A cabinet chance won\'t solve that problem, though. Nor will recruiting Belhaj and Islamist fighters to take on the Bardans. To the contrary, it would only lead to unwanted bloodshed - the large Obeid tribe still nurses a serious grudge against Belhaj and his ilk for the Islamists\' presumed role in killing their beloved Gen. Yunis last July and would probably put up a fierce fight. The cabinet and INC need to have a serious discussion with the Bargans - if they aren\'t already doing so - about how power and resources are to be distributed in the new Libya. The Libyans held similarly heated debates on this very topic in the early1950s as they held their first parliamentary elections and drafted their constitution (there were actually violent skirmishes in connection with those elections, and Washington delayed the arrival of the first US ambassador until after things had calmed down). Hopefully the current leadership can negotiate these issues peaceably in the corning months. Of course, we and the UN and our other partners should encourage them to do so. - Chris SBU'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Francis_Fukuyama',1,1,'2295 - C05763097.txt','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s smart power, according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy realists and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish realist foreign policy adviser Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian Joseph Nye, a major proponent of soft power, the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism Brent Scowcroft the realist national security adviser under George H.W. Bush Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s \"smart power,\" according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy \"realists\" and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state; George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state; Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish \"realist\" foreign policy adviser; Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian; Joseph Nye, a major proponent of \"soft power,\" the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion; Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism; Brent Scowcroft; the \"realist\" national security adviser under George H.W. Bush; Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state; John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress; and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Franco_Frattini',3,1,'1170 - C05760445.txt','Calls confirmedI doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedI doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Franco_Frattini',3,1,'1576 - C05761398.txt','(AP) Italian foreign minister cancels trip to IranItalian foreign minister cancels trip to Iran ROME (AP) ? Italy\'s foreign minister has canceled a planned trip to Iran for talks on regional security issues. The Foreign Ministry in a statement Wednesday cited a problem over the meeting place with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. It said it regretted the lost opportunity to discuss involving Iran in the stabilization of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Foreign Minister Franco Frattini had been scheduled to depart later Wednesday. The communiqu made no mention of reported criticism over the planned trip, nor did it mention a missile test conducted Wednesday by Iran with a range capable of reaching Israel and U.S. Mideast bases. Nisha Desai State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Italian foreign minister cancels trip to IranItalian foreign minister cancels trip to Iran ROME (AP) ? Italy\'s foreign minister has canceled a planned trip to Iran for talks on regional security issues. The Foreign Ministry in a statement Wednesday cited a problem over the meeting place with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. It said it regretted the \"lost opportunity\" to discuss involving Iran in the stabilization of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Foreign Minister Franco Frattini had been scheduled to depart later Wednesday. The communiqu made no mention of reported criticism over the planned trip, nor did it mention a missile test conducted Wednesday by Iran with a range capable of reaching Israel and U.S. Mideast bases. Nisha Desai State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Franco_Frattini',3,1,'3505 - C05766143.txt','Calls confirmedWe have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedWe have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Frank-Walter_Steinmeier',1,1,'2716 - C05764319.txt','(Reuters) Germany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talksGermany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talks BERLIN (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who is bidding to oust Angela Merkel as chancellor of Germany in September\'s election, said he wanted a timetable for a military pull-out from Afghanistan. Steinmeier said once it became clear who would lead Afghanistan after the election there, talks should begin over how long foreign troops should stay. We need to agree with the new Afghan president...how long international troops should remain in Afghanistan, he said at the sidelines of an election event in Dortmund on Saturday. 1\'2G','(Reuters) Germany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talksGermany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talks BERLIN (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who is bidding to oust Angela Merkel as chancellor of Germany in September\'s election, said he wanted a timetable for a military pull-out from Afghanistan. Steinmeier said once it became clear who would lead Afghanistan after the election there, talks should begin over how long foreign troops should stay. \"We need to agree with the new Afghan president...how long international troops should remain in Afghanistan,\" he said at the sidelines of an election event in Dortmund on Saturday. 1\'2G'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Frankenstein',2,1,'2087 - C05762743.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US B6Let\'s discuss. I think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?, asked Jeff Sharlet. In his book, Sharlet specifically refers to politicians in Uganda proposing an anti-gay law that would criminalize homosexuality. The law, which could be passed within weeks despite international condemnation, includes possible punishment by death. Anti-gay laws were recently passed in Burundi, are being discussed in Rwanda, and could soon be expanded in Kenya and Tanzania. The American group Sharlet calls The Family is also known as The Fellowship. It organizes an annual National Prayer Breakfast with the U.S. president and foreign guests, but besides that activity shuns publicity and does not openly list its members. But Sharlet says more American reporters are looking into the group and its alleged ties to Africa. These include helping African politicians with money so they can push socially conservative agendas.','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US B6Let\'s discuss. I think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. \"It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?,\" asked Jeff Sharlet. In his book, Sharlet specifically refers to politicians in Uganda proposing an anti-gay law that would criminalize homosexuality. The law, which could be passed within weeks despite international condemnation, includes possible punishment by death. Anti-gay laws were recently passed in Burundi, are being discussed in Rwanda, and could soon be expanded in Kenya and Tanzania. The American group Sharlet calls The Family is also known as The Fellowship. It organizes an annual National Prayer Breakfast with the U.S. president and foreign guests, but besides that activity shuns publicity and does not openly list its members. But Sharlet says more American reporters are looking into the group and its alleged ties to Africa. These include helping African politicians with money so they can push socially conservative agendas.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Frankenstein',2,1,'3623 - C05766390.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?, asked Jeff Sharlet.','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. \"It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?,\" asked Jeff Sharlet.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Franklin_D._Roosevelt',3,1,'1977 - C05762573.txt','WJCBill Clinton to visit Haiti Monday as UN special envoy 07/02/2009 16:58 UNITED NATIONS, July 2, 2009 (AFP) - Former US president Bill Clinton will travel to Haiti Monday for his first visit as UN special envoy to the Caribbean nation, the world body announced Thursday. Clinton, who was appointed to the post by UN chief Ban Ki-moon last month, is to confer with government officials about how to best support the efforts to prepare for hurricanes, generate new jobs and enhance the delivery of basic social services, UN spokeswoman Michele Montas told reporters. The former US president will also focus on how to ensure that the United Nations, civil society and the donor community align their activities with the government\'s recovery plan as well as with each other, she added. It will be Clinton\'s his second trip to Haiti this year. In March, he and Ban toured Haiti together and urged the international community to continue to aid the impoverished Caribbean country. Clinton, who visited Haiti while president in 1995, was the first US leader to travel to the country while in office since Franklin Roosevelt in 1934. The former US president has sought to focus world attention on Haiti which was devastated by hurricanes last year and is the poorest country in the western hemisphere.','WJCBill Clinton to visit Haiti Monday as UN special envoy 07/02/2009 16:58 UNITED NATIONS, July 2, 2009 (AFP) - Former US president Bill Clinton will travel to Haiti Monday for his first visit as UN special envoy to the Caribbean nation, the world body announced Thursday. Clinton, who was appointed to the post by UN chief Ban Ki-moon last month, is to confer with government officials \"about how to best support the efforts to prepare for hurricanes, generate new jobs and enhance the delivery of basic social services,\" UN spokeswoman Michele Montas told reporters. The former US president \"will also focus on how to ensure that the United Nations, civil society and the donor community align their activities with the government\'s recovery plan as well as with each other,\" she added. It will be Clinton\'s his second trip to Haiti this year. In March, he and Ban toured Haiti together and urged the international community to continue to aid the impoverished Caribbean country. Clinton, who visited Haiti while president in 1995, was the first US leader to travel to the country while in office since Franklin Roosevelt in 1934. The former US president has sought to focus world attention on Haiti which was devastated by hurricanes last year and is the poorest country in the western hemisphere.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Franklin_D._Roosevelt',3,1,'2349 - C05763225.txt','Posner response to Washington Post editorialThat\'s fine. Will it be printed in next day or so? Philippe and Jake asked me to send along this response to the Washington Post editorial: By Michael Posner The Post\'s Dec. 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses the critical point: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his-famous Four Freedoms speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. As Secretary Clinton made clear, policies that address development alone are not adequate: Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies will not solve the whole problem, she said. But experience shows us that where broad-based development occurs, people are more likely to demand a say in securing their futures, and governments are more likely to have the resources to maintain the strong institutions, including reliable police and fair courts, that help ensure the consistent protection of rights. Where people are given the right to speak freely, to participate in their nation\'s political process and have access to basic information about government, sustainable development is more','Posner response to Washington Post editorialThat\'s fine. Will it be printed in next day or so? Philippe and Jake asked me to send along this response to the Washington Post editorial: By Michael Posner The Post\'s Dec. 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses the critical point: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his-famous \"Four Freedoms\" speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. As Secretary Clinton made clear, policies that address development alone are not adequate: \"Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies will not solve the whole problem,\" she said. But experience shows us that where broad-based development occurs, people are more likely to demand a say in securing their futures, and governments are more likely to have the resources to maintain the strong institutions, including reliable police and fair courts, that help ensure the consistent protection of rights. Where people are given the right to speak freely, to participate in their nation\'s political process and have access to basic information about government, sustainable development is more'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Franklin_D._Roosevelt',3,1,'2350 - C05763228.txt','Response in posner\'s nameOk w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his famous Four Freedoms speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this [DELETE: old] wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. AS SECRETARY CLINTON MADE CLEAR, policies that address development alone are not adequate: Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies','Response in posner\'s nameOk w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his famous \"Four Freedoms\" speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this [DELETE: old] wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. AS SECRETARY CLINTON MADE CLEAR, policies that address development alone are not adequate: \"Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Frank_G._Wisner',3,1,'1598 - C05761438.txt','Call listPis add former Amb Frank Wisner. And is Ray La Hood still on it--pis be sure he is. Thx.','Call listPis add former Amb Frank Wisner. And is Ray La Hood still on it--pis be sure he is. Thx.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Frank_G._Wisner',3,1,'2265 - C05763045.txt','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationDo you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2)Sen Richard Lugar 3)Sen Daniel Inouye 4)Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984 5)Amb Nicholas Platt: former foreign service officer, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1987-1991 6)Amb Frank Wisner: served as Vice Chairman for AIG until retiring in Feb 09, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1991-1992 7)Richard Armitage: former Deputy Secretary of State involved in the Valerie Plame scandal after acknowledging that he was the one responsible for leaking Plame\'s name to the press 8)Rep Steve Austria (R-OH): first Filipino-American congressman 9)A/S Kurt Campbell 10)Amb Kristie Kenney: current Ambassador to the Philippines Let me know your thoughts or if you need any additional information.','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationDo you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2)Sen Richard Lugar 3)Sen Daniel Inouye 4)Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984 5)Amb Nicholas Platt: former foreign service officer, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1987-1991 6)Amb Frank Wisner: served as Vice Chairman for AIG until retiring in Feb 09, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1991-1992 7)Richard Armitage: former Deputy Secretary of State; involved in the Valerie Plame scandal after acknowledging that he was the one responsible for leaking Plame\'s name to the press 8)Rep Steve Austria (R-OH): first Filipino-American congressman 9)A/S Kurt Campbell 10)Amb Kristie Kenney: current Ambassador to the Philippines Let me know your thoughts or if you need any additional information.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Frank_G._Wisner',3,1,'3510 - C05766157.txt','Call listPls add former Amb Frank Wisner. And is Ray La Hood still on it--pls be sure he is. Thx.','Call listPls add former Amb Frank Wisner. And is Ray La Hood still on it--pls be sure he is. Thx.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Frank_Kratovil',1,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Frank_Lavin',2,1,'2104 - C05762767.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogWe can leave then for now - we can work around as nee be and they have a few connections to companies we don\'t. Asked philippe for a plan - he may want to sole source it to get the coverage but if not, yes. Cdm Read through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process B6 Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... 145 A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350> http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010 <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=33>, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38>, US Politics <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=28> ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 <http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20090710/000011.htm> (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38> , and elsewhere <http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200904u/shanghai-expo-2010> . And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc. <http://usapavilion2olo.com/>, a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis <http://shanghalusembassy-china.org.cn/071009.html> ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media <http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/10/content_11685418.htm> . No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had adopted a resolution in support of the US pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3106> . This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate? but instead became What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort? The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person 146','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogWe can leave then for now - we can work around as nee be and they have a few connections to companies we don\'t. Asked philippe for a plan - he may want to sole source it to get the coverage but if not, yes. Cdm Read through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process B6 Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... 145 A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350> http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010 <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=33>, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38>, US Politics <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=28> ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 <http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20090710/000011.htm> (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38> , and elsewhere <http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200904u/shanghai-expo-2010> . And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc. <http://usapavilion2olo.com/>, a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis <http://shanghalusembassy-china.org.cn/071009.html> ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media <http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/10/content_11685418.htm> . No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had \"adopted\" a resolution in support of the US pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3106> . This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer \"How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate?\" but instead became \"What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort?\" The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person 146'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Frank_Lavin',2,1,'2106 - C05762769.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogSee b/I We spoke to PIR yesterday and we are going to talk to the WP on monday. PIR has the details. See b/I - article next week need philipe (see the ps) ?Balderston, Kris M Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo Jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://sharighaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had adopted a resolution in support of the US pavilion. This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate? but instead became What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort? The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person familiar with Villarreal\'s role described it as the arrival of an adult to a chaotic situation that badly needed one. Indeed, if there\'s one telling detail to the handful of official and press accounts of yesterday\'s signing, it\'s the total absence of the Shanghai Expo, Inc. members from the official comments and photos (US Consulate coverage here Shanghai government account here), none of whom live or work in Shanghai, anyway. If that was a conscious decision, it was a wise one. A final point. As Villarreal conceded, the US effort must still raise roughly half of its $61 million budget. I suspect that ? with Villarreal in charge of the effort ? reluctant wallets will become less so. Regardless, though, 150','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogSee b/I We spoke to PIR yesterday and we are going to talk to the WP on monday. PIR has the details. See b/I - article next week need philipe (see the ps) ?Balderston, Kris M Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo Jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://sharighaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had \"adopted\" a resolution in support of the US pavilion. This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer \"How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate?\" but instead became \"What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort?\" The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person familiar with Villarreal\'s role described it as the arrival of an \"adult\" to a chaotic situation that badly needed one. Indeed, if there\'s one telling detail to the handful of official and press accounts of yesterday\'s signing, it\'s the total absence of the Shanghai Expo, Inc. members from the official comments and photos (US Consulate coverage here; Shanghai government account here), none of whom live or work in Shanghai, anyway. If that was a conscious decision, it was a wise one. A final point. As Villarreal conceded, the US effort must still raise roughly half of its $61 million budget. I suspect that ? with Villarreal in charge of the effort ? reluctant wallets will become less so. Regardless, though, 150'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Frank_Wolf_(politician)',1,1,'1650 - C05761533.txt','Jim wanted you/Secretary Clinton to know thisWhen do we unveil food security? Fyi Dear Cheryl -- You may be aware that Reps. Frank Wolf, Chris Smith and Donald Payne are holding a press conference today to denounce the Obama policy, or lack thereof, on Darfur. Jim chose not participate, although he will be sending a letter of concern later this week. He asked that I pass a message (below) from him. Best -- Cindy','Jim wanted you/Secretary Clinton to know thisWhen do we \"unveil\" food security? Fyi Dear Cheryl -- You may be aware that Reps. Frank Wolf, Chris Smith and Donald Payne are holding a press conference today to denounce the Obama policy, or lack thereof, on Darfur. Jim chose not participate, although he will be sending a letter of concern later this week. He asked that I pass a message (below) from him. Best -- Cindy'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Franz_Rosei',2,1,'1034 - C05760250.txt','FYI: Charlie RoseI ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid','FYI: Charlie RoseI ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Franz_Rosei',2,1,'3177 - C05765228.txt','FYI: Charlie RoseI ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid','FYI: Charlie RoseI ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Frasier_(season_2)',1,1,'2859 - C05764604.txt','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogFYI ----Griginal Message-- Slaughter, Anne-Marie If u go to the actual website it has a great pie. Who says eAi good c.,, ,Acv changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm important shifts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphet.e. rhey j,.st creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. Tuk,cay, arzo:.Julz. \'State Hilary Clinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Gen., ral Asseinhly meeting next \'vcr.. S.ie focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a :- .1m,stio-i, she gave an anSwer that one top State Department official characterized as historic because it Oir tilt tr:it coll.uption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue. coniak?.,.rt i-esonates on several leVeli. On the one, perhaps ciosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the e, ep31 -t: icientffie,z, abuse of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go \'1.com aeirig centcai oi. allied e -ncorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Corrupzort ,s the file\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security thear:r the COACeril is iilegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons ofmass d,,st-ilrVon, terrorism or insurgencits, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, drug:,or num& -sat\'nciz:np? H.-1011 cion\'t it:lei-lay and battle corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as n \'de thus guar.nteeing ft never once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address it -- ran woise? to simply LEggFsv it is endemic the world over and simply a way business gets done among eift.s-sksz:iPci:.41,in F:nleq\'ing oir.:(1d. IS simply reckless. :,e . ? is V, eie.ment of top national security threats ... requires far more than ei\'n. ,?ts capabilities of NZ:10s like Transparency International. It is a job that on the iteligence \',..\'esources to identify and track targets and on the other demands the i?wC.IvtIre?q i t.e, :asiSe many of those who an:, the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top terry-1st or crimli.:3i syndicates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last elnablers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of r ? \' ?  ? Ind COMOrcy, remarks are important. But if she and the auinnscra,:ion .,,an sy.sternati,aini go after the Co( Nption that is linked to many if not most of our greatest','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogFYI ----Griginal Message-- Slaughter, Anne-Marie If u go to the actual website it has a great pie. Who says eAi good c.,, ,Acv changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm important shifts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphet.e. rhey j,.st creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. Tuk,;cay, arzo:.Julz. \'State Hilary Clinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Gen., ral Asseinhly meeting next \'vcr;.. S;.ie focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a :- .1m,stio;-i, she gave an anSwer that one top State Department official characterized as \"historic\" because it \"Oir tilt t;r:it coll.uption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue.\" coniak?.,.rt i-esonates on several leVeli. On the one, perhaps ciosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the e, ;ep31 -t: icientffie,z, abuse of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go \'1.com aeirig centcai oi. allied e -ncorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Corrupzort ,s the file\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security thear:r the COACeril is iilegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons ofmass d,,st-ilrVon, terrorism or insurgencits, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, drug:,or num& -sat\'nciz:np? H.-1011 cion\'t it:lei-lay and battle corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as n \'de; thus guar.;nteeing ft never once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address it -- ran woise? to simply ;;LEggFsv it is endemic the world over and simply a way business gets done among eift.s-s;ksz:iPci:.41,;in F:nleq\'ing oir.:(1d. IS simply reckless. :\",e; . ? is V, eie.ment of top national security threats ... requires far more than ei\'n. ,;?ts capabilities of NZ:10s like Transparency International. It is a job that on the i;;;teligence \',..\'esources to identify and track targets and on the other demands the i?wC.Ivt;Ire?q i; t.e, :asiSe many of those who an:, the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top terry-1st or crimli.:3i syndicates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last elnablers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of r ? \' ? ; ? Ind COMOrcy, remarks are important. But if she and the auin;nscra,:ion ;.,,an sy.sternati,;aini go after the Co( Nption that is linked to many if not most of our greatest'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Fraud',1,1,'2319 - C05763139.txt','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a campaign of persecution against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found a basis of evidence against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was no basis for the police recommendation and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a \"campaign of persecution\" against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found \"a basis of evidence\" against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was \"no basis for the police recommendation\" and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Fred_Hiatt',1,1,'2056 - C05762699.txt','Mini Schedule 7/9/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am HOLD FOR HUMA 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 12:20 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route River Entrance, Pentagon 12:30 pm ARRIVE The Pentagon 12:30 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/DEFENSE SECRETARY ROBERT GATES 1:30 pm Secretary Gates\' Private Office, Pentagon 1:35 pm DEPART The Pentagon *En route State Department 1:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:00 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD HOLBROOICE 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MAUREEN WHITE 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFF-THE-RECORD MEETING w/FRED HIATT AND JACKSON DIEHL, 4:00 pm WASHINGTON POST Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/LONA AND HUMA 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm 6:00 pm OFFICE TIME Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm RECEPTION FOR NEW MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF 7:30 pm REPRESENTATIVES Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 55 ppl expected. 7:30 pm (t) DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 7:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 117','Mini Schedule 7/9/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am HOLD FOR HUMA 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 12:20 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route River Entrance, Pentagon 12:30 pm ARRIVE The Pentagon 12:30 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/DEFENSE SECRETARY ROBERT GATES 1:30 pm Secretary Gates\' Private Office, Pentagon 1:35 pm DEPART The Pentagon *En route State Department 1:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:00 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD HOLBROOICE 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MAUREEN WHITE 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFF-THE-RECORD MEETING w/FRED HIATT AND JACKSON DIEHL, 4:00 pm WASHINGTON POST Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/LONA AND HUMA 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm 6:00 pm OFFICE TIME Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm RECEPTION FOR NEW MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF 7:30 pm REPRESENTATIVES Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 55 ppl expected. 7:30 pm (t) DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 7:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 117'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Fred_Upton',1,2,'1033 - C05760248.txt','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as terrorist and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as \"terrorist\" and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Freedom_from_fear',3,1,'2349 - C05763225.txt','Posner response to Washington Post editorialThat\'s fine. Will it be printed in next day or so? Philippe and Jake asked me to send along this response to the Washington Post editorial: By Michael Posner The Post\'s Dec. 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses the critical point: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his-famous Four Freedoms speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. As Secretary Clinton made clear, policies that address development alone are not adequate: Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies will not solve the whole problem, she said. But experience shows us that where broad-based development occurs, people are more likely to demand a say in securing their futures, and governments are more likely to have the resources to maintain the strong institutions, including reliable police and fair courts, that help ensure the consistent protection of rights. Where people are given the right to speak freely, to participate in their nation\'s political process and have access to basic information about government, sustainable development is more','Posner response to Washington Post editorialThat\'s fine. Will it be printed in next day or so? Philippe and Jake asked me to send along this response to the Washington Post editorial: By Michael Posner The Post\'s Dec. 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses the critical point: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his-famous \"Four Freedoms\" speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. As Secretary Clinton made clear, policies that address development alone are not adequate: \"Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies will not solve the whole problem,\" she said. But experience shows us that where broad-based development occurs, people are more likely to demand a say in securing their futures, and governments are more likely to have the resources to maintain the strong institutions, including reliable police and fair courts, that help ensure the consistent protection of rights. Where people are given the right to speak freely, to participate in their nation\'s political process and have access to basic information about government, sustainable development is more'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Freedom_from_fear',3,1,'2350 - C05763228.txt','Response in posner\'s nameOk w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his famous Four Freedoms speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this [DELETE: old] wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. AS SECRETARY CLINTON MADE CLEAR, policies that address development alone are not adequate: Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies','Response in posner\'s nameOk w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his famous \"Four Freedoms\" speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this [DELETE: old] wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. AS SECRETARY CLINTON MADE CLEAR, policies that address development alone are not adequate: \"Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies');
INSERT INTO `mv_tfidf` VALUES (6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Freedom_from_fear',3,1,'3524 - C05766180.txt','Amnesty Int\'l on Secretary Clinton\'s SpeechAmnesty International USA Statement on Secretary Clinton\'s speech Monday, December 14, 2009 Larry Cox, executive director, Amnesty International USA, on Monday welcomed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s affirmation that protecting human rights is central to helping countries worldwide achieve the goal of reducing or eliminating poverty. Calling her speech historic, Cox said Clinton\'s commitment to a broad spectrum of human rights offers new hope in solving the desperation caused by poverty. By advancing the idea that human rights, development and participatory and accountable governance, are goals that mutually reinforce one another, Secretary Clinton has charted a course of leadership recognizing the indivisibility of human rights that has been missing in our government\'s mission abroad and at home, said Cox. Her statement today is an essential foundation for relieving the suffering of billions in poverty, especially now when millions upon millions more people worldwide are experiencing economic hardship. We welcome Secretary Clinton\'s affirmation that the basics of well being -- food, shelter, health and education ?are not only human rights in and of themselves, but are also essential for the exercise of other human rights. Only by addressing both freedom from want and freedom from fear will it be possible to achieve genuine development for all. Cox, who attended Secretary Clinton\'s speech on the administration\'s 21st century human rights agenda at Georgetown University, said he was especially grateful to hear Secretary Clinton outline her determination to make a real and long-term difference by tackling human rights and development as mutually reinforcing goals and affirm that the United States must lead by example in this area. Cox also welcomed Secretary Clinton\'s commitment to stand with human rights defenders worldwide by shining a spotlight on their work and the legitimacy of their efforts. In her speech Secretary Clinton highlighted the work of Women of Zimbabwe Arise, whose founders were recently honored at the White House, and noted the State Department had sent high-level diplomatic missions to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar. It is important that the administration continue to champion human rights defenders around the world, especially those in powerful countries like China and Russia.','Amnesty Int\'l on Secretary Clinton\'s SpeechAmnesty International USA Statement on Secretary Clinton\'s speech Monday, December 14, 2009 Larry Cox, executive director, Amnesty International USA, on Monday welcomed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s affirmation that protecting human rights is central to helping countries worldwide achieve the goal of reducing or eliminating poverty. Calling her speech \"historic,\" Cox said Clinton\'s commitment to a broad spectrum of human rights offers new hope in solving the desperation caused by poverty. \"By advancing the idea that human rights, development and participatory and accountable governance, are goals that mutually reinforce one another, Secretary Clinton has charted a course of leadership recognizing the indivisibility of human rights that has been missing in our government\'s mission abroad and at home,\" said Cox. \"Her statement today is an essential foundation for relieving the suffering of billions in poverty, especially now when millions upon millions more people worldwide are experiencing economic hardship.\" \"We welcome Secretary Clinton\'s affirmation that the \"basics\" of well being -- food, shelter, health and education ?are not only human rights in and of themselves, but are also essential for the exercise of other human rights. Only by addressing both freedom from want and freedom from fear will it be possible to achieve genuine development for all.\" Cox, who attended Secretary Clinton\'s speech on the administration\'s 21st century human rights agenda at Georgetown University, said he was especially grateful to hear Secretary Clinton outline her determination to make a real and long-term difference by tackling human rights and development as mutually reinforcing goals and affirm that the \"United States must lead by example in this area.\" Cox also welcomed Secretary Clinton\'s commitment to stand with human rights defenders worldwide by shining a spotlight on their work and the legitimacy of their efforts. In her speech Secretary Clinton highlighted the work of Women of Zimbabwe Arise, whose founders were recently honored at the White House, and noted the State Department had sent high-level diplomatic missions to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar. It is important that the administration continue to champion human rights defenders around the world, especially those in powerful countries like China and Russia.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Freedom_House',1,1,'3523 - C05766179.txt','Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. PolicyNice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary McGuire in Washington, +1-202-747-7035 Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. Policy Washington ? December 14, 2009 ? Freedom House applauds Secretary Hillary Clinton for her remarks at Georgetown University today on A Human Rights Agenda for the 21st Century. Secretary Clinton\'s remarks setting forth the U.S. Government\'s human rights agenda appear to reflect an enhanced emphasis by the Obama Administration on the importance of political democracy for the achievement to basic human rights and broader development goals, as well. She gave special attention to the importance of freedom of expression. The remarks build upon President Obama\'s Nobel acceptance speech on December 10, in which he said peace is unstable where citizens are denied the right to speak freely or worship as they please choose their own leaders or assemble without fear. The emphasis on universal human rights in Secretary Clinton\'s speech sends an important message of her personal commitment at a time when the world is witnessing continuing global declines in fundamental rights, said Jennifer Windsor, Executive Director of Freedom House. We look forward to seeing this passion integrated into U.S. policy around the globe. The speech stressed the necessity for a human rights policy that is fused with efforts to advance both development and democracy. B6','Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. PolicyNice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary McGuire in Washington, +1-202-747-7035 Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. Policy Washington ? December 14, 2009 ? Freedom House applauds Secretary Hillary Clinton for her remarks at Georgetown University today on \"A Human Rights Agenda for the 21st Century.\" Secretary Clinton\'s remarks setting forth the U.S. Government\'s human rights agenda appear to reflect an enhanced emphasis by the Obama Administration on the importance of political democracy for the achievement to basic human rights and broader development goals, as well. She gave special attention to the importance of freedom of expression. The remarks build upon President Obama\'s Nobel acceptance speech on December 10, in which he said \"peace is unstable where citizens are denied the right to speak freely or worship as they please; choose their own leaders or assemble without fear.\" \"The emphasis on universal human rights in Secretary Clinton\'s speech sends an important message of her personal commitment at a time when the world is witnessing continuing global declines in fundamental rights,\" said Jennifer Windsor, Executive Director of Freedom House. \"We look forward to seeing this passion integrated into U.S. policy around the globe.\" The speech stressed the necessity for a human rights policy that is fused with efforts to advance both development and democracy. B6'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Freedom_of_information',3,1,'2353 - C05763232.txt','12/21 Revisions to Internet Freedom SpeechThis looks fine and makes me sound like a techie (which is good, albeit a stretch). HRC: This is an early preview of the speech (which is still in progress). Let me know what you think conceptually after you read. Cdm SPEECH COVER PAGE INFORMATION FREEDOM SPEECH Lead Writer: Tomicah Tillemann Phone: 7-9842 / Email: tillemannts@state.gov VETTERS: PLEASE INITIAL HERE Folks, I\'ve attached the latest draft of the internet freedom speech. It should be ready for the Secretary. This version addresses issues raised in the last draft with three exceptions: B5','12/21 Revisions to Internet Freedom SpeechThis looks fine and makes me sound like a techie (which is good, albeit a stretch). HRC: This is an early preview of the speech (which is still in progress). Let me know what you think conceptually after you read. Cdm SPEECH COVER PAGE INFORMATION FREEDOM SPEECH Lead Writer: Tomicah Tillemann Phone: 7-9842 / Email: tillemannts@state.gov VETTERS: PLEASE INITIAL HERE Folks, I\'ve attached the latest draft of the internet freedom speech. It should be ready for the Secretary. This version addresses issues raised in the last draft with three exceptions: B5'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Freedom_of_information',3,1,'2484 - C05763823.txt','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banU.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to, said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities, he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banU.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. \"People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to,\" said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. \"Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities,\" he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Freedom_of_information',3,1,'2486 - C05763827.txt','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banWe were going to hang them all and put them in closet when u guys were out. But we can just bring bags and leave them in room somewhere. When Doug has time, can he bring over the birthday clothes? U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to, said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities, he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday.','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banWe were going to hang them all and put them in closet when u guys were out. But we can just bring bags and leave them in room somewhere. When Doug has time, can he bring over the birthday clothes? U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. \"People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to,\" said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. \"Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities,\" he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Freedom_of_Information_Act_(United_States)',1,1,'225 - C05739823.txt','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 lvlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm 1Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pmI think I should go w Pat, Pat should go. , Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat ft she is unable to attend. Would you prefer uNcLAssiFiLit t attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2015-04841 Doc No. C05739823 STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM. Date: 05/13/2015 SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045797 B5 I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. edm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise. B5 B5 B6 Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. UNCLASS FIED U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2015-04841 Doc No. C05739823 Date: 05/13/2015 STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM. SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045798','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 lvlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm 1Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pmI think I should go w Pat, Pat should go. , Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat ft she is unable to attend. Would you prefer uNcLAssiFiLit t attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2015-04841 Doc No. C05739823 STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM. Date: 05/13/2015 SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045797 B5 I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. edm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise. B5 B5 B6 Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. UNCLASS FIED U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2015-04841 Doc No. C05739823 Date: 05/13/2015 STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM. SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045798'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Freedom_of_religion',5,1,'152 - C05739737.txt','Les Gelb on the Obama responseThe whole thing is worth a read, but a very tough judge gives you and the President credit: By any standard of reason, President Obama and Secretary of State Canton conducted themselves very well amid the confusion and crises Of course they didn\'t do everything perfectly for example, some unidentified administration official disowned the embassy statement condemning the video. Such creepiness served only to make it look like Obama was running for cover at the expense of our embattled diplomats. But minor miscues aside, Obama and Clinton nailed the main points, especially Clinton. In her first statement soon after the riots, here s what she said The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. But let me be clear There is never any justification for violent acts of this kind. http://vvvvw.thedailybeast.corniarticles/2012/09/17/leslie-h-eelb-on-the-mvsteries-of-the-middle-east-riots.html','Les Gelb on the Obama responseThe whole thing is worth a read, but a very tough judge gives you and the President credit: By any standard of reason, President Obama and Secretary of State Canton conducted themselves very well amid the confusion and crises Of course they didn\'t do everything perfectly; for example, some unidentified administration official disowned the embassy statement condemning the video. Such creepiness served only to make it look like Obama was running for cover at the expense of our embattled diplomats. But minor miscues aside, Obama and Clinton nailed the main points, especially Clinton. In her first statement soon after the riots, here s what she said The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. But let me be clear There is never any justification for violent acts of this kind.\" http://vvvvw.thedailybeast.corniarticles/2012/09/17/leslie-h-eelb-on-the-mvsteries-of-the-middle-east-riots.html'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Freedom_of_religion',5,1,'1577 - C05761400.txt','greetings to you!Can you call her to discuss? K - we had a good cony - The issue is how long is appt Let\'s discuss asap. sister Secretary, hope you are well and enjoying the blessings of The Lord! i was hanging out with the girls this weekend at -- what a great time! -- and i got to chat with cheryl a bit about what\'s happening with the religious freedom office. i was very glad to learn what was going on --','greetings to you!Can you call her to discuss? K - we had a good cony - The issue is how long is appt Let\'s discuss asap. sister Secretary, hope you are well and enjoying the blessings of The Lord! i was hanging out with the girls this weekend at -- what a great time! -- and i got to chat with cheryl a bit about what\'s happening with the religious freedom office. i was very glad to learn what was going on --'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Freedom_of_religion',5,1,'1840 - C05762253.txt','Thank you...againFyi Secretary Clinton\'s remarks at her Friday press conference with the Turkish Foreign Minister continued this Administration\'s excellent efforts to restore the credibility of the U.S. with Greece and Cyprus ? which will lead to important progress in the region. As you know, the Bush Administration consistently hid and defended actions by Turkey that were injurious to Cyprus and Greece, inconsistent with American values and principals, and also not in Turkey\'s best interests. We highlighted for the top leaders in our community that Secretary Clinton once again in front of the Turkish Foreign Minister, called for a bi-zonal and bi-communal federation for Cyprus as well as expressed the United States\' strong support for freedom of religion. With Secretary Clinton and others doing these kinds of things, America is moving to correct the biggest road block to a Cyprus settlement ? restoring American credibility with the Greek-Cypriots which was badly lost during the Bush Administration. Keep up the great work! Andy Manatos and Mike Manatos THE NATIONAL COORDINATED EFFORT OF HELLENES (CEH) 1100 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 393-7790 [fax] (202) 628-0225 E-mail: CoordinatedEffort@IVIanatos.com Remarks With Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC June 5, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Minister Davutoglu and I just had a very productive, broad-ranging, comprehensive discussion. And it is a great privilege to welcome him here to the State Department within the very first weeks of his having been appointed foreign minister. Of course, I was very honored to have gone to Turkey very early in my term as Secretary of State, and President Obama had a wonderful visit to Turkey. And all of that is to confirm the strength and importance of our partnership and alliance. We have a lot of work to do together. Turkey, the United States, and the entire global community certainly face a great number of challenges, but we also see opportunities. So our message coming out of the meeting today and our prior meetings is that we\'re going to deepen and strengthen our cooperation on an ongoing basis, because we believe that both Turkey and the United States have unique roles to play.','Thank you...againFyi Secretary Clinton\'s remarks at her Friday press conference with the Turkish Foreign Minister continued this Administration\'s excellent efforts to restore the credibility of the U.S. with Greece and Cyprus ? which will lead to important progress in the region. As you know, the Bush Administration consistently hid and defended actions by Turkey that were injurious to Cyprus and Greece, inconsistent with American values and principals, and also not in Turkey\'s best interests. We highlighted for the top leaders in our community that Secretary Clinton once again in front of the Turkish Foreign Minister, called for a \"bi-zonal and bi-communal federation\" for Cyprus as well as expressed the United States\' strong support for \"freedom of religion.\" With Secretary Clinton and others doing these kinds of things, America is moving to correct the biggest road block to a Cyprus settlement ? restoring American credibility with the Greek-Cypriots which was badly lost during the Bush Administration. Keep up the great work! Andy Manatos and Mike Manatos THE NATIONAL COORDINATED EFFORT OF HELLENES (CEH) 1100 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 393-7790 [fax] (202) 628-0225 E-mail: CoordinatedEffort@IVIanatos.com Remarks With Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC June 5, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Minister Davutoglu and I just had a very productive, broad-ranging, comprehensive discussion. And it is a great privilege to welcome him here to the State Department within the very first weeks of his having been appointed foreign minister. Of course, I was very honored to have gone to Turkey very early in my term as Secretary of State, and President Obama had a wonderful visit to Turkey. And all of that is to confirm the strength and importance of our partnership and alliance. We have a lot of work to do together. Turkey, the United States, and the entire global community certainly face a great number of challenges, but we also see opportunities. So our message coming out of the meeting today and our prior meetings is that we\'re going to deepen and strengthen our cooperation on an ongoing basis, because we believe that both Turkey and the United States have unique roles to play.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Freedom_of_religion',5,1,'2349 - C05763225.txt','Posner response to Washington Post editorialThat\'s fine. Will it be printed in next day or so? Philippe and Jake asked me to send along this response to the Washington Post editorial: By Michael Posner The Post\'s Dec. 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses the critical point: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his-famous Four Freedoms speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. As Secretary Clinton made clear, policies that address development alone are not adequate: Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies will not solve the whole problem, she said. But experience shows us that where broad-based development occurs, people are more likely to demand a say in securing their futures, and governments are more likely to have the resources to maintain the strong institutions, including reliable police and fair courts, that help ensure the consistent protection of rights. Where people are given the right to speak freely, to participate in their nation\'s political process and have access to basic information about government, sustainable development is more','Posner response to Washington Post editorialThat\'s fine. Will it be printed in next day or so? Philippe and Jake asked me to send along this response to the Washington Post editorial: By Michael Posner The Post\'s Dec. 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses the critical point: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his-famous \"Four Freedoms\" speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. As Secretary Clinton made clear, policies that address development alone are not adequate: \"Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies will not solve the whole problem,\" she said. But experience shows us that where broad-based development occurs, people are more likely to demand a say in securing their futures, and governments are more likely to have the resources to maintain the strong institutions, including reliable police and fair courts, that help ensure the consistent protection of rights. Where people are given the right to speak freely, to participate in their nation\'s political process and have access to basic information about government, sustainable development is more'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Freedom_of_religion',5,1,'2350 - C05763228.txt','Response in posner\'s nameOk w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his famous Four Freedoms speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this [DELETE: old] wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. AS SECRETARY CLINTON MADE CLEAR, policies that address development alone are not adequate: Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies','Response in posner\'s nameOk w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his famous \"Four Freedoms\" speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this [DELETE: old] wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. AS SECRETARY CLINTON MADE CLEAR, policies that address development alone are not adequate: \"Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Freedom_of_speech',12,1,'1772 - C05761869.txt','Savage holding pattern and next stepsAttachments: Savage case - related legal background.docx On Michael Savage: Joan wanted everyone to clearly understand before any further discussion occurred with UK that Savage\'s exclusion could also have occurred under our legal regime so to the extent we want to suggest to UK that his exclusion on free speech grounds is inappropriate (or any thing of that like) that we should understand we may appear slightly hypocritical given our legal regime and actions. Background on Related Law This is what L staff, in coordination with EUR, have said to Savage\'s lawyer: ? The demarche was delivered Friday in London, to FCO and Home Office officials. The Embassy passed your letter to them, drawing their attention in particular to Mr. Savage\'s statement that he had never advocated violence and that his statements had never instigated violence. The British officials said that, given Mr. Savage\'s legal action in the UK, Treasury solicitors would contact his legal representatives directly to provide details of the comments that had given rise to the decision to exclude him. Joan 4','Savage holding pattern and next stepsAttachments: Savage case - related legal background.docx On Michael Savage: Joan wanted everyone to clearly understand before any further discussion occurred with UK that Savage\'s exclusion could also have occurred under our legal regime so to the extent we want to suggest to UK that his exclusion on free speech grounds is inappropriate (or any thing of that like) that we should understand we may appear slightly hypocritical given our legal regime and actions. Background on Related Law This is what L staff, in coordination with EUR, have said to Savage\'s lawyer: ? The demarche was delivered Friday in London, to FCO and Home Office officials. The Embassy passed your letter to them, drawing their attention in particular to Mr. Savage\'s statement that he had never advocated violence and that his statements had never instigated violence. The British officials said that, given Mr. Savage\'s legal action in the UK, Treasury solicitors would contact his legal representatives directly to provide details of the comments that had given rise to the decision to exclude him. Joan 4'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Freedom_of_speech',12,1,'1930 - C05762480.txt','GLIFFA Gay Pride Event - Vandalism (proofed and revised)Attachments: Gay pride flyer with photos (2).pub See below in case this bics an issue. Attached is the flyer for today\'s event to be held at noon in the Dean Acheson Auditorium. Our staff observed to our dismay that during the night or early this morning, someone removed and discarded all of the flyers for this event which we had placed in elevator wells throughout the building. We consider this Anti - Gay vandalism, and though not entirely unexpected, it certainly cannot be tolerated. My staff is in the process of reprinting and distributing the announcements, which are critical to ensure the broadest possible publicity for attendance. Moreover it is very important that GLIFFA understand the Department of State supports them as fully as we do all other Affinity Groups. Moreover, we will protect their rights to assembly, free speech, and freedom from harassment. We ask that you immediate help in monitoring the elevator wells and other spaces for the next two hours to deter and discourage vandals. Please have your personnel approach anyone in the act of unauthorized poster removal, and take any other measures you deem appropriate to deal with this situation. Thank you for the advice you have already given and thanks in advance for the assistance and support you will render to address this problem. John John ivt. Robinson Director - Office of Civil Rights/ Chief Diversity Officer U.S. State Department 2201 C Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20520 202-647-9294 voice \' 202-647-4969 fax johnmrl@state.gov 48','GLIFFA Gay Pride Event - Vandalism (proofed and revised)Attachments: Gay pride flyer with photos (2).pub See below in case this bics an issue. Attached is the flyer for today\'s event to be held at noon in the Dean Acheson Auditorium. Our staff observed to our dismay that during the night or early this morning, someone removed and discarded all of the flyers for this event which we had placed in elevator wells throughout the building. We consider this Anti - Gay vandalism, and though not entirely unexpected, it certainly cannot be tolerated. My staff is in the process of reprinting and distributing the announcements, which are critical to ensure the broadest possible publicity for attendance. Moreover it is very important that GLIFFA understand the Department of State supports them as fully as we do all other Affinity Groups. Moreover, we will protect their rights to assembly, free speech, and freedom from harassment. We ask that you immediate help in monitoring the elevator wells and other spaces for the next two hours to deter and discourage vandals. Please have your personnel approach anyone in the act of unauthorized poster removal, and take any other measures you deem appropriate to deal with this situation. Thank you for the advice you have already given and thanks in advance for the assistance and support you will render to address this problem. John John ivt. Robinson Director - Office of Civil Rights/ Chief Diversity Officer U.S. State Department 2201 C Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20520 202-647-9294 voice \' 202-647-4969 fax johnmrl@state.gov 48'),(10.678278722133383,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Freedom_of_speech',12,2,'2349 - C05763225.txt','Posner response to Washington Post editorialThat\'s fine. Will it be printed in next day or so? Philippe and Jake asked me to send along this response to the Washington Post editorial: By Michael Posner The Post\'s Dec. 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses the critical point: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his-famous Four Freedoms speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. As Secretary Clinton made clear, policies that address development alone are not adequate: Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies will not solve the whole problem, she said. But experience shows us that where broad-based development occurs, people are more likely to demand a say in securing their futures, and governments are more likely to have the resources to maintain the strong institutions, including reliable police and fair courts, that help ensure the consistent protection of rights. Where people are given the right to speak freely, to participate in their nation\'s political process and have access to basic information about government, sustainable development is more','Posner response to Washington Post editorialThat\'s fine. Will it be printed in next day or so? Philippe and Jake asked me to send along this response to the Washington Post editorial: By Michael Posner The Post\'s Dec. 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses the critical point: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his-famous \"Four Freedoms\" speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. As Secretary Clinton made clear, policies that address development alone are not adequate: \"Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies will not solve the whole problem,\" she said. But experience shows us that where broad-based development occurs, people are more likely to demand a say in securing their futures, and governments are more likely to have the resources to maintain the strong institutions, including reliable police and fair courts, that help ensure the consistent protection of rights. Where people are given the right to speak freely, to participate in their nation\'s political process and have access to basic information about government, sustainable development is more'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Freedom_of_speech',12,1,'2350 - C05763228.txt','Response in posner\'s nameOk w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his famous Four Freedoms speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this [DELETE: old] wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. AS SECRETARY CLINTON MADE CLEAR, policies that address development alone are not adequate: Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies','Response in posner\'s nameOk w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his famous \"Four Freedoms\" speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this [DELETE: old] wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. AS SECRETARY CLINTON MADE CLEAR, policies that address development alone are not adequate: \"Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Freedom_of_speech',12,1,'2484 - C05763823.txt','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banU.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to, said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities, he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banU.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. \"People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to,\" said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. \"Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities,\" he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Freedom_of_speech',12,1,'2486 - C05763827.txt','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banWe were going to hang them all and put them in closet when u guys were out. But we can just bring bags and leave them in room somewhere. When Doug has time, can he bring over the birthday clothes? U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to, said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities, he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday.','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banWe were going to hang them all and put them in closet when u guys were out. But we can just bring bags and leave them in room somewhere. When Doug has time, can he bring over the birthday clothes? U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. \"People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to,\" said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. \"Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities,\" he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Freedom_of_speech',12,1,'2562 - C05764033.txt','Call notesCALL UP 10/1 @ 1304 5: Madam FM N-M: Hi Hillary, Madam Secretary S: Hi, can you hear me? N-M: Yes, I can hear you but the line is very poor 5: I wanted to reach out to you today. I hope you\'re doing well N-M: Thank you. I wanted to come to New York, but it was impossible.... S: I wanted to talk with you about the Human Rights Council.. I think as you know, we decided to join it so that we could be actively involved and would be able to solve some of these issues. We have been working very closely with the Egypt and the OIC on resolution for freedom of expression. We have agreement and then at last minute we were told that saw wanted to change the wording which would break down consensus. Can we avoid this? N-M: We will do whatever we can to keep our good relations. We are already happy about the way things have been so far. On the issue, we totally agree with you, and thank you for the call. We fully agree with you but we must not block the passing of the resolution S: Could I call you right back? I understand the concern that your delegation expressed about offensive speech is one that others share. There is a separate consideration going on about that. We had hoped with Egypt as partner we could to have a strong resolution and then we could get back to the other issues. N-M: Therefore it must be allowed to and then whatever we must allow the resolution to be passed. For that it must be allowed to pass without the vote. S: What I would like to do is to understand whether there is a way we could allow this agreed upon language to go forward, and then work together on your concerns. Is that possible? Call down 1310 Reconnected N-M: I was saying to you that we are elated that you are backing the HRC, and we appreciate the amount of work you are doing and the initiative you have undertaking with Egypt. We don\'t have too much reservation about the','Call notesCALL UP 10/1 @ 1304 5: Madam FM N-M: Hi Hillary, Madam Secretary S: Hi, can you hear me? N-M: Yes, I can hear you but the line is very poor 5: I wanted to reach out to you today. I hope you\'re doing well N-M: Thank you. I wanted to come to New York, but it was impossible.... S: I wanted to talk with you about the Human Rights Council.. I think as you know, we decided to join it so that we could be actively involved and would be able to solve some of these issues. We have been working very closely with the Egypt and the OIC on resolution for freedom of expression. We have agreement and then at last minute we were told that saw wanted to change the wording which would break down consensus. Can we avoid this? N-M: We will do whatever we can to keep our good relations. We are already happy about the way things have been so far. On the issue, we totally agree with you, and thank you for the call. We fully agree with you but we must not block the passing of the resolution; S: Could I call you right back? I understand the concern that your delegation expressed about offensive speech is one that others share. There is a separate consideration going on about that. We had hoped with Egypt as partner we could to have a strong resolution and then we could get back to the other issues. N-M: Therefore it must be allowed to and then whatever we must allow the resolution to be passed. For that it must be allowed to pass without the vote. S: What I would like to do is to understand whether there is a way we could allow this agreed upon language to go forward, and then work together on your concerns. Is that possible? Call down 1310 Reconnected N-M: I was saying to you that we are elated that you are backing the HRC, and we appreciate the amount of work you are doing and the initiative you have undertaking with Egypt. We don\'t have too much reservation about the'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Freedom_of_speech',12,1,'2570 - C05764052.txt','Good news FOE passesHuma, Joe, Jake, On Friday morning the UN HRC adopted the Freedom of Expression resolution by consensus. The U.S.-Egyptian joint resolution is another step on the long road to bridging divides at the HRC. It is an example of U.S. diplomacy, working with others in a multilaterral setting following the Cairo speech and reinforces the Administration\'s decision to join the HRC. Esther','Good news FOE passesHuma, Joe, Jake, On Friday morning the UN HRC adopted the Freedom of Expression resolution by consensus. The U.S.-Egyptian joint resolution is another step on the long road to bridging divides at the HRC. It is an example of U.S. diplomacy, working with others in a multilaterral setting following the Cairo speech and reinforces the Administration\'s decision to join the HRC. Esther'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Freedom_of_speech',12,1,'2571 - C05764053.txt','HRC scorecardFyi Cheryl, Jake: Despite the nailbiting finale, the Human Rights Council reentry has been remarkably successful. The tally, with returns still coming in: 1. Goldstone-report deferred through extraordinary political work by all of you 2. Freedom of Expression--tonsensus--a landmark achievement in suggesting that there is indeed a universal understanding of freedom of expression that can cut across cultural lines 3. Honduras: consensus 4. Womens\' Equality-consensus 5. Human Security issues: US took forward leaning posture USG engaged across the board and got the results it wanted--5 for 5--plus appeared principled and balanced To be honest if we had gotten any 2 of these, I would have felt relieved. Instead we ran the table. There was a stunning performance by 10-DRL-L-AmEmbassy Geneva and various regional bureaus, particularly NEA and WHA and AF, as well as EUR. The State Department at its finest and multilateral diplomacy executed at a macro and micro level. Brimmer, Nossel, Posner all were outstanding as were our folks in Geneva. And this is in our first reengagement. It should get better as we gain more experience. Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520 202 647 9598 o KohHH@State.gov<mailto:KohHH@State.gov> Martin R. Flug Professor of International Law, Yale Law School (on leave),','HRC scorecardFyi Cheryl, Jake: Despite the nailbiting finale, the Human Rights Council reentry has been remarkably successful. The tally, with returns still coming in: 1. Goldstone-report deferred through extraordinary political work by all of you 2. Freedom of Expression--tonsensus--a landmark achievement in suggesting that there is indeed a universal understanding of freedom of expression that can cut across cultural lines 3. Honduras: consensus 4. Womens\' Equality-consensus 5. Human Security issues: US took forward leaning posture USG engaged across the board and got the results it wanted--5 for 5--plus appeared principled and balanced To be honest if we had gotten any 2 of these, I would have felt relieved. Instead we ran the table. There was a stunning performance by 10-DRL-L-AmEmbassy Geneva and various regional bureaus, particularly NEA and WHA and AF, as well as EUR. The State Department at its finest and multilateral diplomacy executed at a macro and micro level. Brimmer, Nossel, Posner all were outstanding as were our folks in Geneva. And this is in our first reengagement. It should get better as we gain more experience. Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520 202 647 9598 o KohHH@State.gov<mailto:KohHH@State.gov> Martin R. Flug Professor of International Law, Yale Law School (on leave),'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Freedom_of_speech',12,1,'2809 - C05764521.txt','Freedom of Expression - UN Human RightsFyi. Jake: I echo Esther\'s words. This resolution resulted from yeoman work and sterling inter-bureau collaboration. This is the best text we can get and it is a necessary step toward moving meaningfully on the Defamation issue Jake, I wanted to update you on two aspects of our work leading up to the September session at the UN Human Rights Council where the U.S. will be a full member for the first time: 1) freedom of expression (addressed in this email) and 2) human rights strategy at the UN (in a second email on high side). First, I\'d like to let you know about the successful next step in a strategy we are pursuing at the UN Human Rights Council to begin to change the dialogue on Freedom of Expression. We think we have developed a well-balanced text that we can move forward to adoption in the UN HRC\'s September session. This work contributes to our long-term effort to improve this UN body. Progress on this issue would help us later as we address the even more difficult issue of the defamation of religions about which the Secretary expressed interest in a Monday senior staff meeting. An 10-DRL-L-NEA group has been working together to implement the strategy that involves reaching agreement with the Egyptians on a text that we will roll out late next week with countries in the OIC (Organization of the Islamic Conference) and the WEOG (Western European and Other Group, our regional group at the UN). Experts in L, DRL, 10, and NEA agree that the text protects all USG red lines and offers us a workable compromise that can secure genuine cross-regional consensus when presented in the Human Rights Council in September, hopefully avoiding a divisive vote on this issue. US and Egyptian teams also agreed to the possibility of further cooperation in the UNGA to come to a soft landing on defamation of religions if Cairo and Washington first succeed in passing the FoE resolution by OIC/WEOG consensus.','Freedom of Expression - UN Human RightsFyi. Jake: I echo Esther\'s words. This resolution resulted from yeoman work and sterling inter-bureau collaboration. This is the best text we can get and it is a necessary step toward moving meaningfully on the Defamation issue Jake, I wanted to update you on two aspects of our work leading up to the September session at the UN Human Rights Council where the U.S. will be a full member for the first time: 1) freedom of expression (addressed in this email) and 2) human rights strategy at the UN (in a second email on high side). First, I\'d like to let you know about the successful next step in a strategy we are pursuing at the UN Human Rights Council to begin to change the dialogue on Freedom of Expression. We think we have developed a well-balanced text that we can move forward to adoption in the UN HRC\'s September session. This work contributes to our long-term effort to improve this UN body. Progress on this issue would help us later as we address the even more difficult issue of the \"defamation of religions\" about which the Secretary expressed interest in a Monday senior staff meeting. An 10-DRL-L-NEA group has been working together to implement the strategy that involves reaching agreement with the Egyptians on a text that we will roll out late next week with countries in the OIC (Organization of the Islamic Conference) and the WEOG (Western European and Other Group, our regional group at the UN). Experts in L, DRL, 10, and NEA agree that the text protects all USG red lines and offers us a workable compromise that can secure genuine cross-regional consensus when presented in the Human Rights Council in September, hopefully avoiding a divisive vote on this issue. US and Egyptian teams also agreed to the possibility of further cooperation in the UNGA to come to a soft landing on defamation of religions if Cairo and Washington first succeed in passing the FoE resolution by OIC/WEOG consensus.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Freedom_of_speech',12,1,'29 - C05739590.txt','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation, is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by we. From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger, theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled Innocence of Muslims) by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different we. From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere. Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published asThis Is Water, novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the natural, basic self-centeredness that puts me at the center of the world. This unconscious default setting fosters the sort of blind certainty that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that default setting ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of \"The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation,\" is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by \"we.\" From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, \"There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger,\" theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled \"Innocence of Muslims\") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different \"we.\" From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, \"I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere.\" \"Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet,\" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. \"The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.\" In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as\"This Is Water,\" novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the \"natural, basic self-centeredness\" that puts \"me\" at the center of the world. This unconscious \"default setting\" fosters the sort of \"blind certainty\" that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that \"default setting\" ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter'),(10.678278722133383,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Freedom_of_speech',12,2,'3523 - C05766179.txt','Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. PolicyNice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary McGuire in Washington, +1-202-747-7035 Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. Policy Washington ? December 14, 2009 ? Freedom House applauds Secretary Hillary Clinton for her remarks at Georgetown University today on A Human Rights Agenda for the 21st Century. Secretary Clinton\'s remarks setting forth the U.S. Government\'s human rights agenda appear to reflect an enhanced emphasis by the Obama Administration on the importance of political democracy for the achievement to basic human rights and broader development goals, as well. She gave special attention to the importance of freedom of expression. The remarks build upon President Obama\'s Nobel acceptance speech on December 10, in which he said peace is unstable where citizens are denied the right to speak freely or worship as they please choose their own leaders or assemble without fear. The emphasis on universal human rights in Secretary Clinton\'s speech sends an important message of her personal commitment at a time when the world is witnessing continuing global declines in fundamental rights, said Jennifer Windsor, Executive Director of Freedom House. We look forward to seeing this passion integrated into U.S. policy around the globe. The speech stressed the necessity for a human rights policy that is fused with efforts to advance both development and democracy. B6','Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. PolicyNice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary McGuire in Washington, +1-202-747-7035 Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. Policy Washington ? December 14, 2009 ? Freedom House applauds Secretary Hillary Clinton for her remarks at Georgetown University today on \"A Human Rights Agenda for the 21st Century.\" Secretary Clinton\'s remarks setting forth the U.S. Government\'s human rights agenda appear to reflect an enhanced emphasis by the Obama Administration on the importance of political democracy for the achievement to basic human rights and broader development goals, as well. She gave special attention to the importance of freedom of expression. The remarks build upon President Obama\'s Nobel acceptance speech on December 10, in which he said \"peace is unstable where citizens are denied the right to speak freely or worship as they please; choose their own leaders or assemble without fear.\" \"The emphasis on universal human rights in Secretary Clinton\'s speech sends an important message of her personal commitment at a time when the world is witnessing continuing global declines in fundamental rights,\" said Jennifer Windsor, Executive Director of Freedom House. \"We look forward to seeing this passion integrated into U.S. policy around the globe.\" The speech stressed the necessity for a human rights policy that is fused with efforts to advance both development and democracy. B6'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Freedom_of_the_press',2,2,'2484 - C05763823.txt','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banU.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to, said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities, he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banU.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. \"People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to,\" said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. \"Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities,\" he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Freedom_of_the_press',2,2,'2486 - C05763827.txt','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banWe were going to hang them all and put them in closet when u guys were out. But we can just bring bags and leave them in room somewhere. When Doug has time, can he bring over the birthday clothes? U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to, said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities, he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday.','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banWe were going to hang them all and put them in closet when u guys were out. But we can just bring bags and leave them in room somewhere. When Doug has time, can he bring over the birthday clothes? U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. \"People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to,\" said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. \"Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities,\" he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Freetown',2,1,'2699 - C05764285.txt','AMCIT suspected of abuse of minors in LiberiaCheryl: My staff assistance received a call from the Line saying you might want a short informal note to send to the Secretary on the situation with the American UNMIL employee suspected of abusing minors in Liberia. Below is a shorter and updated version of what I sent you earlier. I will be on leave for a week beginning tomorrow and one my deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, will be following this issue in my absence. Regards, Johnnie An American citizen civilian employee of the UN operation in Liberia is suspected of engaging in illegal acts with at least two underage Liberian girls. The Liberian National Police, who received a DVD of the acts, told Embassy officials earlier today they had identified the American citizen and confirmed the identity of two girls?an 11-year-old and another between 12-15 years of age. These are crimes in Liberia as well as in the United States. We are working with Liberian authorities and the UN to ensure that the American citizen is made to answer for these allegations. In the meantime, the Department is working with Department of Justice lawyers to determine if the American citizen can be tried in the United States. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, currently in the Department chairing a promotion panel, has spoken to President Johnson-Sirleaf about the importance of this case. It appears that the UN will waive any immunity the American may have and that the Liberians will take the American citizen into custody. Coming on the heels of your trip to Africa, and the emphasis you placed on gender-based violence and sex crimes, we are making every effort to ensure that this individual is brought to justice, including by offering whatever resources the Liberians need to conduct the best possible investigation. The Legal Attache, based in Freetown, is currently en route to Liberia to assist. van','AMCIT suspected of abuse of minors in LiberiaCheryl: My staff assistance received a call from the \"Line\" saying you might want a short informal note to send to the Secretary on the situation with the American UNMIL employee suspected of abusing minors in Liberia. Below is a shorter and updated version of what I sent you earlier. I will be on leave for a week beginning tomorrow and one my deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, will be following this issue in my absence. Regards, Johnnie An American citizen civilian employee of the UN operation in Liberia is suspected of engaging in illegal acts with at least two underage Liberian girls. The Liberian National Police, who received a DVD of the acts, told Embassy officials earlier today they had identified the American citizen and confirmed the identity of two girls?an 11-year-old and another between 12-15 years of age. These are crimes in Liberia as well as in the United States. We are working with Liberian authorities and the UN to ensure that the American citizen is made to answer for these allegations. In the meantime, the Department is working with Department of Justice lawyers to determine if the American citizen can be tried in the United States. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, currently in the Department chairing a promotion panel, has spoken to President Johnson-Sirleaf about the importance of this case. It appears that the UN will waive any immunity the American may have and that the Liberians will take the American citizen into custody. Coming on the heels of your trip to Africa, and the emphasis you placed on gender-based violence and sex crimes, we are making every effort to ensure that this individual is brought to justice, including by offering whatever resources the Liberians need to conduct the best possible investigation. The Legal Attache, based in Freetown, is currently en route to Liberia to assist. van'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Freetown',2,1,'2781 - C05764466.txt','Schedule and staffing (Rapp) Schedule and staffingPer our discussion Dear Cheryl, Thank you for the call on Thursday and for your understanding about my need to take care of certain responsibilities before I depart as SCSL Prosecutor. The Taylor testimony is going well from our point of view. He is opening himself to a devastating CX by telling unexpected and unnecessary lies about his activities in Liberia and the region. I have been using my access to senior Liberian, Sierra Leone, and UN officials to obtain new evidence with which to confront him. This is well in hand and I dont see a problem in leaving even if Taylor is still on the stand on September 7. The major reason to stay as Prosecutor until that date (aside from the requirement of a 30-day notice to the UNSG) is the oral argument on the appeal of our last case in Freetown (involving historic gender violence convictions) on September 2, 3, and 4. However, from my conversations with Clint, I am concerned that there are several issues that are coming to head at this time, and know that I will have to hit the ground very fast on September 8. Because my schedule is light in the coming week and because I have some leave days to use, I have therefore planned a quick trip to DC to be there from Wednesday noon through Saturday noon, August 26-29. I wont yet move into the office, but the staff will help me schedule some informal meetings on several issues. Additionally, this will give me a chance to look for a place to live. . I hope that we can talk when I am Washington this week.','Schedule and staffing (Rapp) Schedule and staffingPer our discussion Dear Cheryl, Thank you for the call on Thursday and for your understanding about my need to take care of certain responsibilities before I depart as SCSL Prosecutor. The Taylor testimony is going well from our point of view. He is opening himself to a devastating CX by telling unexpected and unnecessary lies about his activities in Liberia and the region. I have been using my access to senior Liberian, Sierra Leone, and UN officials to obtain new evidence with which to confront him. This is well in hand and I dont see a problem in leaving even if Taylor is still on the stand on September 7. The major reason to stay as Prosecutor until that date (aside from the requirement of a 30-day notice to the UNSG) is the oral argument on the appeal of our last case in Freetown (involving historic gender violence convictions) on September 2, 3, and 4. However, from my conversations with Clint, I am concerned that there are several issues that are coming to head at this time, and know that I will have to hit the ground very fast on September 8. Because my schedule is light in the coming week and because I have some leave days to use, I have therefore planned a quick trip to DC to be there from Wednesday noon through Saturday noon, August 26-29. I wont yet move into the office, but the staff will help me schedule some informal meetings on several issues. Additionally, this will give me a chance to look for a place to live. . I hope that we can talk when I am Washington this week.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Free_(OSI_album)',1,1,'267 - C05739875.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contactCan I call you in 30? Several items. Anything to report? I can call now If you\'re free. FYI Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful n Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following bic they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern-based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions.','Latest from HRC\'s contactCan I call you in 30? Several items. Anything to report? I can call now If you\'re free. FYI Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful n Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following bic they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern-based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Free_trade',1,1,'3357 - C05765891.txt','for S -- a stunning factThe Quadrennial America\'s Place in the World survey conducted both generally among the American public and among Council on Foreign Relations members found that a plurality of the (American) public now says that China, not the United States, is the world\'s leading economic power. Currently, 44% of the public says China is the world\'s leading economic power, while just 27% name the United States. As recently as the beginning of last year, 41% said the U.S. was the top economic power while 3 0 % said China. On the brighter side, \'Despite widespread anxiety over the economy, public support for free trade agreements has increased since 2008. A modest plurality now sees free trade agreements as good for the U.S. in April 2008, a plurality said such agreements were bad for the country. The two sentiments may well be related, of course. Anne-Marie Slaughter Director of Policy Planning U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2972','for S -- a stunning factThe Quadrennial \"America\'s Place in the World\" survey conducted both generally among the American public and among Council on Foreign Relations members found that \"a plurality of the (American) public now says that China, not the United States, is the world\'s leading economic power. Currently, 44% of the public says China is the world\'s leading economic power, while just 27% name the United States. As recently as the beginning of last year, 41% said the U.S. was the top economic power while 3 0 % said China.\" On the brighter side, \'Despite widespread anxiety over the economy, public support for free trade agreements has increased since 2008. A modest plurality now sees free trade agreements as good for the U.S.; in April 2008, a plurality said such agreements were bad for the country.\" The two sentiments may well be related, of course. Anne-Marie Slaughter Director of Policy Planning U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2972'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Free_trade_area',1,1,'3357 - C05765891.txt','for S -- a stunning factThe Quadrennial America\'s Place in the World survey conducted both generally among the American public and among Council on Foreign Relations members found that a plurality of the (American) public now says that China, not the United States, is the world\'s leading economic power. Currently, 44% of the public says China is the world\'s leading economic power, while just 27% name the United States. As recently as the beginning of last year, 41% said the U.S. was the top economic power while 3 0 % said China. On the brighter side, \'Despite widespread anxiety over the economy, public support for free trade agreements has increased since 2008. A modest plurality now sees free trade agreements as good for the U.S. in April 2008, a plurality said such agreements were bad for the country. The two sentiments may well be related, of course. Anne-Marie Slaughter Director of Policy Planning U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2972','for S -- a stunning factThe Quadrennial \"America\'s Place in the World\" survey conducted both generally among the American public and among Council on Foreign Relations members found that \"a plurality of the (American) public now says that China, not the United States, is the world\'s leading economic power. Currently, 44% of the public says China is the world\'s leading economic power, while just 27% name the United States. As recently as the beginning of last year, 41% said the U.S. was the top economic power while 3 0 % said China.\" On the brighter side, \'Despite widespread anxiety over the economy, public support for free trade agreements has increased since 2008. A modest plurality now sees free trade agreements as good for the U.S.; in April 2008, a plurality said such agreements were bad for the country.\" The two sentiments may well be related, of course. Anne-Marie Slaughter Director of Policy Planning U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2972'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Free_Voters',14,1,'1009 - C05760218.txt','Re: Fw:It does! Who is and what is Meghann referring to? Something to make you smile ...','Re: Fw:It does! Who is and what is Meghann referring to? Something to make you smile ...'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Free_Voters',14,1,'1013 - C05760222.txt','Re: FW:Let\'s discuss.','Re: FW:Let\'s discuss.'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Free_Voters',14,1,'1550 - C05761351.txt','Fw: Re: B6Fyi B6 Richard: cdm','Fw: Re: B6Fyi B6 Richard: cdm'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Free_Voters',14,1,'168 - C05739758.txt','FW: RE:Mark I Se!lido, Michael P Colleagues, Regards, Anne Colleagues, They will provide an update on Thursday before opening of business Washington time. We will keep you apprised. Best, Anne Anne Slack Tunisia Desk Office of Maghreb Affairs U.S. Department of State Tel.: 202-647-4676','FW: RE:Mark I; Se!lido, Michael P; Colleagues, Regards, Anne Colleagues, They will provide an update on Thursday before opening of business Washington time. We will keep you apprised. Best, Anne Anne Slack Tunisia Desk Office of Maghreb Affairs U.S. Department of State Tel.: 202-647-4676'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Free_Voters',14,1,'173 - C05739764.txt','Fw. Protesters storm main Islamist militia HQ in Libya\'s Benghazi (Reuters) Protesters storm main Islamist militia HQ in Libya\'s Benghazi (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - Hundreds of pro-government protesters stormed the headquarters of the main Islamist militia group in Libyais eastern city of Benghazi on Friday, Reuters witnesses said. Chanting Libya, Libya, the demonstrators pulled down flags of the Ansar Al-Sharia militia and torched a vehicle inside the base. There was no sign of resistance from the militia. Earlier, protesters entered a separate compound belonging to the militia. News Tickers alert senior Department officials to bteaking news This item appears salt did in its original publication and does not contain analysis or commentary by Department sources.','Fw. Protesters storm main Islamist militia HQ in Libya\'s Benghazi (Reuters) Protesters storm main Islamist militia HQ in Libya\'s Benghazi (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - Hundreds of pro-government protesters stormed the headquarters of the main Islamist militia group in Libyais eastern city of Benghazi on Friday, Reuters witnesses said. Chanting \"Libya, Libya\", the demonstrators pulled down flags of the Ansar Al-Sharia militia and torched a vehicle inside the base. There was no sign of resistance from the militia. Earlier, protesters entered a separate compound belonging to the militia. News Tickers alert senior Department officials to bteaking news This item appears salt did in its original publication and does not contain analysis or commentary by Department sources.'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Free_Voters',14,1,'193 - C05739788.txt','Fw: FW: Re:Pls print. Cheryl, I can\'t imagine what this week has been like for you but wanted to write after attending the Andrews ceremony today. I was with some NEA hands who knew Chris well and they all noted the Secretary\'s visit to their offices earlier in the week and how pitch-perfect this has been handled. The remarks today were beautiful and moving. I did not have a personal connection to the four lost this week but the President and Secretary seemed to be speaking as well to those I did know and still mourn. So I wanted to write to say thank you. This is among the most challenging and uncertain periods in our history ? and our nation is more fortunate than it knows to have such a steady team at the helm, Brett Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Fw: FW: Re:Pls print. Cheryl, I can\'t imagine what this week has been like for you but wanted to write after attending the Andrews ceremony today. I was with some NEA hands who knew Chris well and they all noted the Secretary\'s visit to their offices earlier in the week and how pitch-perfect this has been handled. The remarks today were beautiful and moving. I did not have a personal connection to the four lost this week but the President and Secretary seemed to be speaking as well to those I did know and still mourn. So I wanted to write to say thank you. This is among the most challenging and uncertain periods in our history ? and our nation is more fortunate than it knows to have such a steady team at the helm, Brett Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Free_Voters',14,1,'2895 - C05764654.txt','RE: Re: Fw:Fyi - left messages for him on cell. We have to discuss soon so I can close the loop on this. Remind me to discuss with you how I want to play this out. Cdm','RE: Re: Fw:Fyi - left messages for him on cell. We have to discuss soon so I can close the loop on this. Remind me to discuss with you how I want to play this out. Cdm'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Free_Voters',14,1,'304 - C05758409.txt','Re: FW: B5Let\'s just go w FYI B6','Re: FW: B5Let\'s just go w FYI B6'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Free_Voters',14,1,'323 - C05758436.txt','Re: FW:Yes, I am. In a call last Tuesday, Hillary asked me to get her resume. It is attached. Hope you\'re both doing well ? this most recent trip certainly has played well. Great job, but I know how unrelentingly demanding it is for everyone on the team. HRC did mention ongoing challenges in staffing. Good luck and let me know anything I can do from the outside. Jan','Re: FW:Yes, I am. In a call last Tuesday, Hillary asked me to get her resume. It is attached. Hope you\'re both doing well ? this most recent trip certainly has played well. Great job, but I know how unrelentingly demanding it is for everyone on the team. HRC did mention ongoing challenges in staffing. Good luck and let me know anything I can do from the outside. Jan'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Free_Voters',14,1,'3232 - C05765676.txt','FW:Ali did some quiet digging See Ali\'s note below. She wasn\'t able to get specifics, but it sounds as though it','FW:Ali did some quiet digging See Ali\'s note below. She wasn\'t able to get specifics, but it sounds as though it'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Free_Voters',14,1,'3561 - C05766247.txt','Fw: Re:Don\'t want you to think I\'m ignoring your email. Just waiting to get the latest. The one piece of news is that Ben Nelson -- perhaps emboldened by all the press Lieberman has gotten the last 72 hours -- is now making noise that he is unhappy with how the bill is looking and may not support the final package. I\'ll get you a proper update shortly. Thanks and hope you\'re all having a good trip.','Fw: Re:Don\'t want you to think I\'m ignoring your email. Just waiting to get the latest. The one piece of news is that Ben Nelson -- perhaps emboldened by all the press Lieberman has gotten the last 72 hours -- is now making noise that he is unhappy with how the bill is looking and may not support the final package. I\'ll get you a proper update shortly. Thanks and hope you\'re all having a good trip.'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Free_Voters',14,1,'366 - C05758518.txt','RE: Fw: Re Re:See orig traffic NI mine B5 B6 Samuelson, Heather F B6 B5 Thx Cdm B5 B6 > Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 05:12:00 -0400','RE: Fw: Re Re:See orig traffic NI mine B5 B6 Samuelson, Heather F B6 B5 Thx Cdm B5 B6 > Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 05:12:00 -0400'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Free_Voters',14,1,'3676 - C05766531.txt','S Photo w/ 4 Afghan Civil Society Women FW: RE: Fw: Re:The secretary had her picture taken with the 4 women right before her press conference. She met them as she walked to the site, and then invited them to walk with her to the press conference. The four Afghan women sat together during the conference and the Secretary asked them to rise so she could acknowledge and applaud their courageous work promoting women\'s rights in Afghanistan. We will send some photos around. Cheers, P ************************************** Philip Breeden Press Counselor, US Embassy London Tel: 44-(0) 20-7894-0672 Fax: 4440) 20-7491-2485 Cell: B6 Email: breedenpx@state.gov ***************************************** Thanks, please let us know if this works! Caroline and Ashley: Saba Ghori (from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan) can be reached at She is in London and in contact with the 4 Afghan Civil Society Women representatives observing today\'s conference, and understands here is a possibility of a photo/pull aside for the Afghan women with the Secretary. Of the Afghan women, three are at the media center, and one is at the civil society conference. Saba doesn\'t have a way to access the media canter/Lancaster House. If the Secretary can do this photo opp/pull aside, someone would need to meet and escort the women. Two of the women have local cell numbers: Hope you can help to coordinate with Saba and 4 Afghan women. Thanks, Anjana Saba and Modi, I have included the Secretary\'s press team Ashley Yehl and Caroline Adler on this chain. They are best placed to coordinate with Huma and Philippe on this. Sarah Jane-Mayhew, our official photographer, will be at the media center at about 1530. Please note that Embassy blackberries are very slow. (I have this message on m desk toe but it has not yet reached my bb) If Phil needs to take quick action on this please send him a text message at Best, Matt Matt, This is the email chain regarding the a possibly opportunity for the 4 Afghan women civil society representatives to meet with the Secretary and take a photo. Three of the 4 are in the media center and Saba who has been travelling with them isPhil suggested she contact Huma. If you have other thoughts on who Saba can contact let me know and I\'ll pass that info along. Saba is from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan for the U.S. Ambassador-at- Large for Global Women\'s Issues, Ambassador Melanne Verveer. Thanks, Anjana Saba, Our press office says your best bet would be to work with Huma to see if this is possible. The logistics are a challenge. Huma\'s number is Modi, Anjana J Fyi I haven\'t been able to get in. I emailed huma and she hasn\'t responded. The conference is going on right now. If the women could even meet with the Secretary for a few minutes, that would be great! Can you ask huma? I have the nos of the women who are in the conf Yes, huma told me about last night What time is the conf? Are you in? I asked her Apparently, the women gave their recommendations to S and SRAP at a reception hosted by the prince of whales last night. They urged the two not to forget @ them The conference is today (thurs). I asked mary beth googman in SRAP if I cd go and was told it was very difficult S will take a photo with the women? Do you have access to a phone? I\'m talking about the conference at which the women will be observers. Isn\'t that tomw? I want to but I\'m not accredited. I think I asked you @ this in the other email. Who could we ask to get me in? You have to get there super early, and its already 7 am here! Please advise','S Photo w/ 4 Afghan Civil Society Women FW: RE: Fw: Re:The secretary had her picture taken with the 4 women right before her press conference. She met them as she walked to the site, and then invited them to walk with her to the press conference. The four Afghan women sat together during the conference and the Secretary asked them to rise so she could acknowledge and applaud their courageous work promoting women\'s rights in Afghanistan. We will send some photos around. Cheers, P ************************************** Philip Breeden Press Counselor, US Embassy London Tel: 44-(0) 20-7894-0672 Fax: 4440) 20-7491-2485 Cell: B6 Email: breedenpx@state.gov ***************************************** Thanks, please let us know if this works! Caroline and Ashley: Saba Ghori (from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan) can be reached at She is in London and in contact with the 4 Afghan Civil Society Women representatives observing today\'s conference, and understands here is a possibility of a photo/pull aside for the Afghan women with the Secretary. Of the Afghan women, three are at the media center, and one is at the civil society conference. Saba doesn\'t have a way to access the media canter/Lancaster House. If the Secretary can do this photo opp/pull aside, someone would need to meet and escort the women. Two of the women have local cell numbers: Hope you can help to coordinate with Saba and 4 Afghan women. Thanks, Anjana Saba and Modi, I have included the Secretary\'s press team Ashley Yehl and Caroline Adler on this chain. They are best placed to coordinate with Huma and Philippe on this. Sarah Jane-Mayhew, our official photographer, will be at the media center at about 1530. Please note that Embassy blackberries are very slow. (I have this message on m desk toe but it has not yet reached my bb) If Phil needs to take quick action on this please send him a text message at Best, Matt Matt, This is the email chain regarding the a possibly opportunity for the 4 Afghan women civil society representatives to meet with the Secretary and take a photo. Three of the 4 are in the media center and Saba who has been travelling with them isPhil suggested she contact Huma. If you have other thoughts on who Saba can contact let me know and I\'ll pass that info along. Saba is from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan for the U.S. Ambassador-at- Large for Global Women\'s Issues, Ambassador Melanne Verveer. Thanks, Anjana Saba, Our press office says your best bet would be to work with Huma to see if this is possible. The logistics are a challenge. Huma\'s number is Modi, Anjana J Fyi I haven\'t been able to get in. I emailed huma and she hasn\'t responded. The conference is going on right now. If the women could even meet with the Secretary for a few minutes, that would be great! Can you ask huma? I have the nos of the women who are in the conf Yes, huma told me about last night What time is the conf? Are you in? I asked her Apparently, the women gave their recommendations to S and SRAP at a reception hosted by the prince of whales last night. They urged the two not to forget @ them The conference is today (thurs). I asked mary beth googman in SRAP if I cd go and was told it was very difficult S will take a photo with the women? Do you have access to a phone? I\'m talking about the conference at which the women will be observers. Isn\'t that tomw? I want to but I\'m not accredited. I think I asked you @ this in the other email. Who could we ask to get me in? You have to get there super early, and its already 7 am here! Please advise'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Free_Voters',14,1,'3730 - C05766633.txt','Fw:You keep asking what she is doing there - I am not sure though I know I had her itinerary b/f she left - will try to find it','Fw:You keep asking what she is doing there - I am not sure though I know I had her itinerary b/f she left - will try to find it'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Free_will',4,1,'1773 - C05761870.txt','TodayIII explain when I see u. Not unlike what u thought. What\'s the reason from Lippert? Good we will proceed. Also just talked to lippert Thanks! , 26','TodayIII explain when I see u. Not unlike what u thought. What\'s the reason from Lippert? Good we will proceed. Also just talked to lippert Thanks! , 26'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Free_will',4,1,'2349 - C05763225.txt','Posner response to Washington Post editorialThat\'s fine. Will it be printed in next day or so? Philippe and Jake asked me to send along this response to the Washington Post editorial: By Michael Posner The Post\'s Dec. 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses the critical point: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his-famous Four Freedoms speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. As Secretary Clinton made clear, policies that address development alone are not adequate: Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies will not solve the whole problem, she said. But experience shows us that where broad-based development occurs, people are more likely to demand a say in securing their futures, and governments are more likely to have the resources to maintain the strong institutions, including reliable police and fair courts, that help ensure the consistent protection of rights. Where people are given the right to speak freely, to participate in their nation\'s political process and have access to basic information about government, sustainable development is more','Posner response to Washington Post editorialThat\'s fine. Will it be printed in next day or so? Philippe and Jake asked me to send along this response to the Washington Post editorial: By Michael Posner The Post\'s Dec. 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses the critical point: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his-famous \"Four Freedoms\" speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. As Secretary Clinton made clear, policies that address development alone are not adequate: \"Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies will not solve the whole problem,\" she said. But experience shows us that where broad-based development occurs, people are more likely to demand a say in securing their futures, and governments are more likely to have the resources to maintain the strong institutions, including reliable police and fair courts, that help ensure the consistent protection of rights. Where people are given the right to speak freely, to participate in their nation\'s political process and have access to basic information about government, sustainable development is more'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Free_will',4,1,'2354 - C05763235.txt','Revised Concept paper on tech dinnerSounds good. We could do either dinner or lunch but would have to do next week if we hope it will influence/hype speech. HRC: Attached and below is the concept for a technology dinner that would lead up to speech. Concept Paper for Dinner on Connection Technologies','Revised Concept paper on tech dinnerSounds good. We could do either dinner or lunch but would have to do next week if we hope it will influence/hype speech. HRC: Attached and below is the concept for a technology dinner that would lead up to speech. Concept Paper for Dinner on Connection Technologies'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Free_will',4,1,'2507 - C05763904.txt','HondurasTom shannon passed on the below points: The Honduran Armed Forces released a statement late last evening. It makes the following points: - The Armed Forces respect the Constitution and the laws and reaffirms its subordination to civil authority in conformity with law and obedience. - As an institution, the Armed Forces backs a solution to the crisis Honduras faces through a process of negotiation in the framework of the San Jose Accords. - Accordingly, we reiterate our unrestricted support for the results of the same, in accordance with the Constitution and laws. - The Armed Forces as an institution will continue to fulfill the missions given it to it by the Constitutions and the laws of Honduras.','HondurasTom shannon passed on the below points: The Honduran Armed Forces released a statement late last evening. It makes the following points: - The Armed Forces respect the Constitution and the laws and reaffirms its subordination to civil authority in conformity with law and obedience. - As an institution, the Armed Forces backs a solution to the crisis Honduras faces through a process of negotiation in the framework of the San Jose Accords. - Accordingly, we reiterate our unrestricted support for the results of the same, in accordance with the Constitution and laws. - The Armed Forces as an institution will continue to fulfill the missions given it to it by the Constitutions and the laws of Honduras.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'French_language',15,1,'1427 - C05761141.txt','GuineaFyi Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax','GuineaFyi Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'French_language',15,1,'1462 - C05761204.txt','GuineaFyi That sounds like a good menu. We are seeing if there are other options and will get back to you Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-land let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaFyi That sounds like a good menu. We are seeing if there are other options and will get back to you Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-land let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'French_language',15,1,'1466 - C05761209.txt','GuineaI spoke w French FM Kouchner','GuineaI spoke w French FM Kouchner'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'French_language',15,1,'1747 - C05761810.txt','Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up ProtectorateFYI ? I think Port-au-Prince Le Matin is a summary of Haitian radio programming. Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up Protectorate Port-au-Prince Le Matin June 5, 2009 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon\'s recent appointment of former US President Clinton to serve as special envoy to Haiti has been perceived by many groups, including lawmakers, political analysts, political leaders, and media commentators, as a step toward putting Haiti in a protectorate or trusteeship status. They questioned in particular the extent of Clinton\'s powers and the term of his mandate, wondering what role will be attributed to Haiti\'s elected representatives. Several pointed out that Heidi Annabi, Ban\'s special representative in Haiti, and President Rene Preval would be subservient to Clinton, their senior in rank and described by some media as Haiti\'s new chief. As expected, Haitian Government officials and most foreign diplomats hailed this nomination and expressed their optimism about it. Several political leaders objected to Clinton\'s being named special envoy to Haiti, saying that it showed the international community wanted to bring Haiti under its control. o Former Senate President Belizaire, president of the National Council of the Haitian Political Parties, pointed out that Haiti has had a foreign force in the country, the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), since 2004 and now has an envoy such as President Clinton who is in a higher position than any other UN personnel. These both indicate the country is being considered a genuine protectorate, according to Belizaire (Signal FM, 27 May). o Socialist Identity and Liberty Collective spokesman Cherubin referred to Clinton\'s mission as an umpteenth civil commission, alluding to the administrative steps France took to restore order and peace when Haiti was under French rule, intended to speed up the process of taking charge of Haiti. Cherubin added that in the current international jargon this is called colonialism of a third type, or colonialism of necessity (www.alterpresse.org, 22 May). o According to Christian Movement for a New Haiti leader Mesadieux, Ban\'s decision will further help put Haiti under foreign supervision. He asserted that the international community wants to reinforce its control over Haiti\'s administration (Radio Vision 2000, 21 May). o Dr. Eugene of the Haitian Social Christian Party, speaking on the Pickup Talk Show live from the United States, said that Clinton\'s responsibility is to control events in Haiti and he will control them in a firm manner (Radio Caraibes FM, 23 May). Eugene was offended by this appointment and called it a shame for all Haitians and a slap in the face of the entire nation (Radio Galaxie, 29 May). 24','Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up ProtectorateFYI ? I think Port-au-Prince Le Matin is a summary of Haitian radio programming. Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up Protectorate Port-au-Prince Le Matin June 5, 2009 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon\'s recent appointment of former US President Clinton to serve as special envoy to Haiti has been perceived by many groups, including lawmakers, political analysts, political leaders, and media commentators, as a step toward putting Haiti in a protectorate or trusteeship status. They questioned in particular the extent of Clinton\'s powers and the term of his mandate, wondering what role will be attributed to Haiti\'s elected representatives. Several pointed out that Heidi Annabi, Ban\'s special representative in Haiti, and President Rene Preval would be subservient to Clinton, their senior in rank and described by some media as Haiti\'s new chief. As expected, Haitian Government officials and most foreign diplomats hailed this nomination and expressed their optimism about it. Several political leaders objected to Clinton\'s being named special envoy to Haiti, saying that it showed the international community wanted to bring Haiti under its control. o Former Senate President Belizaire, president of the National Council of the Haitian Political Parties, pointed out that Haiti has had a foreign force in the country, the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), since 2004 and now has an envoy such as President Clinton who is in a \"higher position than any other UN personnel.\" These both indicate the country is being considered a \"genuine protectorate,\" according to Belizaire (Signal FM, 27 May). o Socialist Identity and Liberty Collective spokesman Cherubin referred to Clinton\'s mission as an umpteenth \"civil commission,\" alluding to the administrative steps France took to restore order and peace when Haiti was under French rule, intended to speed up the process of \"taking charge\" of Haiti. Cherubin added that in the current international jargon this is called \"colonialism of a third type, or colonialism of necessity\" (www.alterpresse.org, 22 May). o According to Christian Movement for a New Haiti leader Mesadieux, Ban\'s decision will further help put Haiti under foreign supervision. He asserted that the international community wants to reinforce its control over Haiti\'s administration (Radio Vision 2000, 21 May). o Dr. Eugene of the Haitian Social Christian Party, speaking on the \"Pickup Talk Show\" live from the United States, said that \"Clinton\'s responsibility is to control events in Haiti and he will control them in a firm manner\" (Radio Caraibes FM, 23 May). Eugene was \"offended\" by this appointment and called it \"a shame for all Haitians\" and \"a slap in the face of the entire nation\" (Radio Galaxie, 29 May). 24'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'French_language',15,1,'1922 - C05762459.txt','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide legal peace from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have no confidence in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide \"legal peace\" from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors; have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors; have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have \"no confidence\" in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'French_language',15,1,'213 - C05739810.txt','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'French_language',15,1,'216 - C05739813.txt','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'French_language',15,1,'2342 - C05763204.txt','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests. The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were afraid to sleep in their own homes. After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: \"Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests.\" The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were \"afraid to sleep in their own homes.\" After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'French_language',15,1,'274 - C05739883.txt','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government; however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya; if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'French_language',15,1,'2752 - C05764405.txt','Nujood UpdateGlamour has provided an excellent update and the good news is that Nujood is in private school and attending regularly. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerM5@state.gov Dear Melanne, We\'ve been in contact with Salam Alshehri, the project coordinator of the newly launched Entelak school program Glamour helped create for young girls through Sana\'a\'s Girls World Communication Center. She reports that they are in contact with Nujood who is in fact in third grade at a private school. While Nujood isn\'t in the demographic for the Entelak Project since she\'s still young enough for public (free) education, she is the role model for the targeted girls. And since Nujood is the spirit of the Project, Salam and her colleagues are thinking of ways to include her in the activities and trainings as much as possible. We\'ve also spoken to Delphine Minoui, the French reporter who first covered Nujood\'s case and has since co-written Nujood\'s autobiography. Delphine has taken on the funding of Nujood\'s private schooling and confirms that Nujood is in fact still attending school. CNN got it wrong apparently,, 54','Nujood UpdateGlamour has provided an excellent update and the good news is that Nujood is in private school and attending regularly. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerM5@state.gov Dear Melanne, We\'ve been in contact with Salam Alshehri, the project coordinator of the newly launched Entelak school program Glamour helped create for young girls through Sana\'a\'s Girls World Communication Center. She reports that they are in contact with Nujood who is in fact in third grade at a private school. While Nujood isn\'t in the demographic for the Entelak Project since she\'s still young enough for public (free) education, she is the role model for the targeted girls. And since Nujood is the spirit of the Project, Salam and her colleagues are thinking of ways to include her in the activities and trainings as much as possible. We\'ve also spoken to Delphine Minoui, the French reporter who first covered Nujood\'s case and has since co-written Nujood\'s autobiography. Delphine has taken on the funding of Nujood\'s private schooling and confirms that Nujood is in fact still attending school. CNN got it wrong apparently,\", 54'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'French_language',15,1,'3467 - C05766079.txt','GuineaWill happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need Ito contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaWill happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need Ito contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'French_language',15,1,'3468 - C05766081.txt','GuineaHarold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaHarold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'French_language',15,1,'3470 - C05766083.txt','GuineaThanks. I passed on to Ron as well and clarified it was to do with W Sahara. Fyi Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaThanks. I passed on to Ron as well and clarified it was to do with W Sahara. Fyi Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'French_language',15,1,'3475 - C05766089.txt','GuineaThat sounds like a good menu. We are seeing if there are other options and will get back to you Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff?will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaThat sounds like a good menu. We are seeing if there are other options and will get back to you Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff?will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'French_language',15,1,'3477 - C05766091.txt','GuineaI spoke w French FM Kouchner','GuineaI spoke w French FM Kouchner'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'French_literature',1,1,'1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'French_ship_Assuré_(1667)',5,1,'1383 - C05760843.txt','Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia.Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College of Forensic Examiners I have guest lectured and taught industrial security management, homeland security, port and harbor security and critical incident response management. As elated as everyone is over the splendid outcome of the Maersk Alabama hijacking case, as I had predicted, in today\'s news, it is reported that four additional vessels were attacked and now Terrorists are holding some 60 hostages. Before anyone, does anything regarding Somalia, may I make the following comments and observations. What is going on in the Gulf of Aden is as an organized criminal enterprise for profit. There are some 250 hostages being held and they are being kept as well as they can be under the circumstances because the terrorists are expecting a payday out of this. As soon as they see any form of direct Military action in the northeast at the mouth of the Gulf of Aden, I can assure you more Americans will be abducted, and we will see another series of video beheadings under a Democratic watch. I would recommend that the Secretary encourage the United Nations to create an International Maritime Security Working Group. Since the Shipping Industry has already absorbed something like Fifty Billion Dollars regarding the various piracy incidents in 2008 alone they have the resources to contract private security/military contractors who could work onboard merchant shipping in International Waters.','Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia.Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College of Forensic Examiners; I have guest lectured and taught industrial security management, homeland security, port and harbor security and critical incident response management. As elated as everyone is over the splendid outcome of the Maersk Alabama hijacking case, as I had predicted, in today\'s news, it is reported that four additional vessels were attacked and now Terrorists are holding some 60 hostages. Before anyone, does anything regarding Somalia, may I make the following comments and observations. What is going on in the Gulf of Aden is as an organized criminal enterprise for profit. There are some 250 hostages being held and they are being kept as well as they can be under the circumstances because the terrorists are expecting a payday out of this. As soon as they see any form of direct Military action in the northeast at the mouth of the Gulf of Aden, I can assure you more Americans will be abducted, and we will see another series of video beheadings under a Democratic watch. I would recommend that the Secretary encourage the United Nations to create an International Maritime Security Working Group. Since the Shipping Industry has already absorbed something like Fifty Billion Dollars regarding the various piracy incidents in 2008 alone; they have the resources to contract private security/military contractors who could work onboard merchant shipping in International Waters.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'French_ship_Assuré_(1667)',5,1,'1920 - C05762452.txt','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings; as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'French_ship_Assuré_(1667)',5,1,'2928 - C05764707.txt','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechI talked to Yunus. She is making any progess very difficult. The health project he discussed with yoiu can\'t get OKs from govt for Nursing school, univ health center, corporate partnerships, etc. If she hears it\'s Grameen, she stands in way of licenses, etc, even tho it benefits the country. He was hoping there might be some way to assure her that he has NO intention of getting into politics in any way and that she can use him effectively to make the country a model in ways that Grameen can do that. There is some deep personal antagonism that he can\'t fathom. Very sad development. I\'m seeing Yunus tom\'w. We\'re both speaking to the Hilton Foundation. He wants to meet with me there. I will learn more. What can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina.','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechI talked to Yunus. She is making any progess very difficult. The health project he discussed with yoiu can\'t get OKs from govt for Nursing school, univ health center, corporate partnerships, etc. If she hears it\'s Grameen, she stands in way of licenses, etc, even tho it benefits the country. He was hoping there might be some way to assure her that he has NO intention of getting into politics in any way and that she can use him effectively to make the country a model in ways that Grameen can do that. There is some deep personal antagonism that he can\'t fathom. Very sad development. I\'m seeing Yunus tom\'w. We\'re both speaking to the Hilton Foundation. He wants to meet with me there. I will learn more. What can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'French_ship_Assuré_(1667)',5,1,'2934 - C05764721.txt','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechWould he write a letter we could deliver to her setting all this out? I talked to Yunus. She is making any progess very difficult. The health project he discussed with yoiu can\'t get OKs from govt for Nursing school, univ health center, corporate partnerships, etc. If she hears it\'s Grameen, she stands in way of licenses, etc, even tho it benefits the country. He was hoping there might be some way to assure her that he has NO intention of getting into politics in any way and that she can use him effectively to make the country a model in ways that Grameen can do that. There is some deep personal antagonism that he can\'t fathom. Very sad development. I\'m seeing Yunus tom\'w. We\'re both speaking to the Hilton Foundation. He wants to meet with me there. I will learn more. What can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina. B6 Dear Melanne: I am drawing your attenrtion to the following report in the leading daily newspaper in Bangladesh. All other papers carried the same news. This is a report on the Prime Minister Hasina\'s speech on the floor of the parliament. High-lighted section of the report refers to me without naming name but giving her usual description of me. See if you can find a way to clear her mind of all the terrifying thoughts she has about me. I invite you to be a peace-maker! Otherwise it will become explosive for nothing. PM Hasina is coming to NY for General Assembly meeting, and will have a meeting with Sec H during her visit. See you soon. Yunus Prime Mnister Hasina Warns The Daily Star, Dhaka, September 17, 2009 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday alerted the countrymen to the','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechWould he write a letter we could deliver to her setting all this out? I talked to Yunus. She is making any progess very difficult. The health project he discussed with yoiu can\'t get OKs from govt for Nursing school, univ health center, corporate partnerships, etc. If she hears it\'s Grameen, she stands in way of licenses, etc, even tho it benefits the country. He was hoping there might be some way to assure her that he has NO intention of getting into politics in any way and that she can use him effectively to make the country a model in ways that Grameen can do that. There is some deep personal antagonism that he can\'t fathom. Very sad development. I\'m seeing Yunus tom\'w. We\'re both speaking to the Hilton Foundation. He wants to meet with me there. I will learn more. What can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina. B6 Dear Melanne: I am drawing your attenrtion to the following report in the leading daily newspaper in Bangladesh. All other papers carried the same news. This is a report on the Prime Minister Hasina\'s speech on the floor of the parliament. High-lighted section of the report refers to me without naming name but giving her usual description of me. See if you can find a way to clear her mind of all the terrifying thoughts she has about me. I invite you to be a peace-maker! Otherwise it will become explosive for nothing. PM Hasina is coming to NY for General Assembly meeting, and will have a meeting with Sec H during her visit. See you soon. Yunus Prime Mnister Hasina Warns The Daily Star, Dhaka, September 17, 2009 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday alerted the countrymen to the'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'French_ship_Assuré_(1667)',5,1,'3699 - C05766571.txt','SV: Congratulations CongratulationsB1 1.4(D) B1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) Dear Todd, thank you for this - and for our cooperation throughout. No, it has not been easy and I sense also a bit of the struggle you have been thorugh in your end. And it is not over yet. You will need to get your legislation done - and we shall have to transform a fragile Copenhagen Accord into a strong working instrument for global action on climate change. All to be accomplished before June. I look forward to be part of this drive and to be cooperating with you and your team in this regard. May be useful to touch base early in January to assess way ahead. Meanwhile, I want to assure you how much also I have come to appreciate the way you have been going about all of this. In a world and through some intense months, weeks and days where not everybody has always played cards openly, I have felt you to be one relayable force with an integrety and credibility that I never had reason to question. B1 Next time, I shall bring a book - as a token of friedship! 1.4(B) 1.4(D) All the best. Hope you get some rest over the Christmas','SV: Congratulations CongratulationsB1 1.4(D) B1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) Dear Todd, thank you for this - and for our cooperation throughout. No, it has not been easy and I sense also a bit of the struggle you have been thorugh in your end. And it is not over yet. You will need to get your legislation done - and we shall have to transform a fragile Copenhagen Accord into a strong working instrument for global action on climate change. All to be accomplished before June. I look forward to be part of this drive and to be cooperating with you and your team in this regard. May be useful to touch base early in January to assess way ahead. Meanwhile, I want to assure you how much also I have come to appreciate the way you have been going about all of this. In a world and through some intense months, weeks and days where not everybody has always played cards openly, I have felt you to be one relayable force with an integrety and credibility that I never had reason to question. B1 Next time, I shall bring a book - as a token of friedship! 1.4(B) 1.4(D) All the best. Hope you get some rest over the Christmas'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'100 - C05739676.txt','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s Apri123 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as good people, but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s Apri123 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as \"good people,\" but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1019 - C05760231.txt','Brazilian fm callHow about 6pm? Just got talking points for brazilian fm call. He asked to talk late this afternoon. Do u want to do call? If yes, when? Purpose of Call: Brazilian Foreign Minister Amorirn has asked to speak with you regarding the Honduras crisis and our defense cooperation agreement with Colombia.','Brazilian fm callHow about 6pm? Just got talking points for brazilian fm call. He asked to talk late this afternoon. Do u want to do call? If yes, when? Purpose of Call: Brazilian Foreign Minister Amorirn has asked to speak with you regarding the Honduras crisis and our defense cooperation agreement with Colombia.'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'102 - C05739678.txt','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s April 23 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as good people, but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s April 23 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as \"good people,\" but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1025 - C05760240.txt','ThaiYes--I will do. Oops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000','ThaiYes--I will do. Oops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers; acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles; and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'104 - C05739680.txt','Holder PDB PDSOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutogiu 3:00 Somali President IVIohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDS at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDB PDSOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutogiu 3:00 Somali President IVIohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDS at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'11 - C05739564.txt','AbZ and Hb3 on Libya and West Bank/Gaza(SBU) I had back-to-back phone calls this morning from Qatari PM/FM Hamad bin Jassim and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed. The content was virtually identical, su esting either rare coincidence or, more likely, an unusual level of UAE-Qatari coordination at yesterday\'s Arab League meeting. Main points (mostly Libya related but one Palestinian-related) are as follows: (SBU) No-Fly Zone: The Arab League has now called for a NFZ the UNSC needs to act. Syria was the last hold- out, but the resolution passed. Time is wasting. Both HbJ and AbZ made the right kind of noises (but still less than a solid commitment) that there would be some kind of Qatari and Emirati participation in an international effort. Their chicken-and-egg question to me was, are we going to support a NFZ? If we are, then we can talk about the other participation. (SBU) Recognizing the Council: Both urged us to do so. I noted that the Arab League statement fell short of recognition. They urged us to find some kind of language that would suggest moving in that direction, and I noted our decisions to suspend the operations of the Libyan Embassy, have S meet with Mahmoud Jibril of the Council, and send a diplomatic representative to Benghazi. They pushed for more, with HbJ going to far as to say that recognition of the Council will help underscore to Qadhafi and his circle that he\'s finished. (SBU) Jibril meeting: They each said the same thing that Gene Cretz has picked up separately, that Jibril doesn\'t want media for his meeting with S unless he feels that there will be something significant out of the meeting. HbJ is providing a plane for Jibril to get to Paris. HbJ more than AbZ agreed with me that the meeting itself is a significant deliverable AbZ urged us not to be slower or quieter than France. (SBU) West Bank/Gaza: Both reacted negatively to Israeli announcements regarding hundreds of houses in the West Bank. They asked if we were going to say anything I noted we were still at this point getting the facts. Jeff, you guys just aren\'t serious, AbZ complained. I noted the political context, in which a family was brutally murdered.','AbZ and Hb3 on Libya and West Bank/Gaza(SBU) I had back-to-back phone calls this morning from Qatari PM/FM Hamad bin Jassim and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed. The content was virtually identical, su esting either rare coincidence or, more likely, an unusual level of UAE-Qatari coordination at yesterday\'s Arab League meeting. Main points (mostly Libya related but one Palestinian-related) are as follows: (SBU) No-Fly Zone: The Arab League has now called for a NFZ; the UNSC needs to act. Syria was the last hold- out, but the resolution passed. Time is wasting. Both HbJ and AbZ made the right kind of noises (but still less than a solid commitment) that there would be some kind of Qatari and Emirati participation in an international effort. Their chicken-and-egg question to me was, are we going to support a NFZ? If we are, then we can talk about the other participation. (SBU) Recognizing the Council: Both urged us to do so. I noted that the Arab League statement fell short of recognition. They urged us to find some kind of language that would suggest moving in that direction, and I noted our decisions to suspend the operations of the Libyan Embassy, have S meet with Mahmoud Jibril of the Council, and send a diplomatic representative to Benghazi. They pushed for more, with HbJ going to far as to say that recognition of the Council will help underscore to Qadhafi and his circle that he\'s finished. (SBU) Jibril meeting: They each said the same thing that Gene Cretz has picked up separately, that Jibril doesn\'t want media for his meeting with S unless he feels that there will be something significant out of the meeting. HbJ is providing a plane for Jibril to get to Paris. HbJ more than AbZ agreed with me that the meeting itself is a significant deliverable; AbZ urged us not to be slower or quieter than France. (SBU) West Bank/Gaza: Both reacted negatively to Israeli announcements regarding \"hundreds of houses\" in the West Bank. They asked if we were going to say anything; I noted we were still at this point getting the facts. \"Jeff, you guys just aren\'t serious,\" AbZ complained. I noted the political context, in which a family was brutally murdered.'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'110 - C05739686.txt','Holder PDB Re PDBOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7prn. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow, Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return, Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutogiu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDB Re; PDBOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7prn. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow, Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return, Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutogiu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1170 - C05760445.txt','Calls confirmedI doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedI doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1172 - C05760447.txt','Calls confirmedCan\'t wait. You know how much I love making calls. We have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedCan\'t wait. You know how much I love making calls. We have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1177 - C05760463.txt','Outstanding callsI was told we cbuldn\'t get the South Africans to set time for call or call me back. I don\'t want to set times until I see what else I\'m doing. The only calls we didn\'t get done were: Danish FM Moller Swedish FM Bildt Korean FM Yu South African FM Mashabane Do you want to make them tomorrow?','Outstanding callsI was told we cbuldn\'t get the South Africans to set time for call or call me back. I don\'t want to set times until I see what else I\'m doing. The only calls we didn\'t get done were: Danish FM Moller Swedish FM Bildt Korean FM Yu South African FM Mashabane Do you want to make them tomorrow?'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1207 - C05760512.txt','OprahCan we do early tomorrow morning? Can we set up turkish fm call tomorrow? Ok. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you ask He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','OprahCan we do early tomorrow morning? Can we set up turkish fm call tomorrow? Ok. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you ask He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1216 - C05760524.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callIs there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callIs there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1219 - C05760527.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callWhat exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callWhat exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1220 - C05760528.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callWhat is FM\'s first name? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. ? Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callWhat is FM\'s first name? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. ? Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1225 - C05760534.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? B6 I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callNo I have that--just wanted to be sure it was final. What happened w yesterday? Do they know I stopped by? B6 I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1414 - C05761121.txt','GuineaJeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaJeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1415 - C05761122.txt','GuineaCan you be sure Jeff sees this since he\'s on travel? Also pass on to Ron Schlicher to work if Jeff not available. Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaCan you be sure Jeff sees this since he\'s on travel? Also pass on to Ron Schlicher to work if Jeff not available. Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1420 - C05761132.txt','GuineaJake--here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaJake--here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1421 - C05761133.txt','GuineaYes. Thx. Got it -- will follow up. Has Tom been in touch? Matt said he would be this morning. Jake?here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport.','GuineaYes. Thx. Got it -- will follow up. Has Tom been in touch? Matt said he would be this morning. Jake?here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport.'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1422 - C05761134.txt','GuineaThis says Guines but I meant Morocco. Sorry. Yes will do. Can you be sure Jeff sees this since he\'s on travel? Also pass on to Ron Schlicher to work if Jeff not available. Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaThis says Guines but I meant Morocco. Sorry. Yes will do. Can you be sure Jeff sees this since he\'s on travel? Also pass on to Ron Schlicher to work if Jeff not available. Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1432 - C05761150.txt','TomorrowHere is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in fly. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)','TomorrowHere is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in fly. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1433 - C05761151.txt','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1462 - C05761204.txt','GuineaFyi That sounds like a good menu. We are seeing if there are other options and will get back to you Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-land let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaFyi That sounds like a good menu. We are seeing if there are other options and will get back to you Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-land let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'151 - C05739736.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Afi Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhaii regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp. addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the TNC). Ile said this would bring the US even more goodwill than it has already earned here.','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Afi Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhaii regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp. addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the TNC). Ile said this would bring the US even more goodwill than it has already earned here.'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'156 - C05739742.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local) FVV: Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Sail al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the INC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC.\' leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the INC). He said this would bring tlie US even more goodwill than it has already earned bore','Benghazi update (1200 local) FVV: Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Sail al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the INC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC.\' leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the INC). He said this would bring tlie US even more goodwill than it has already earned bore'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'158 - C05739745.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last nigh urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the mic (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli.','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last nigh urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the mic (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli.'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'160 - C05739748.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Already working on it with Eric S., Jeremy B., and NSS. Can we arrange shipments of what\'s requested? Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? INC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding Clem, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting','Benghazi update (1200 local)Already working on it with Eric S., Jeremy B., and NSS. Can we arrange shipments of what\'s requested? Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? INC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding Clem, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1695 - C05761680.txt','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsLong time politico, was close to rajiv ghandi. III send his bio to oscar to print for you. On election calls, SCA is recommending calls to Congress Party head Sonia Ghandi, outgoing FM Mukherjee, and incoming FM Krishna. We also have a call sheet for Prime Minister Singh in case you want to call. Please let me know if u want to do these calls tomorrow. What do we know about him? Fyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mukherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio.','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsLong time politico, was close to rajiv ghandi. III send his bio to oscar to print for you. On election calls, SCA is recommending calls to Congress Party head Sonia Ghandi, outgoing FM Mukherjee, and incoming FM Krishna. We also have a call sheet for Prime Minister Singh in case you want to call. Please let me know if u want to do these calls tomorrow. What do we know about him? Fyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mukherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio.'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1721 - C05761761.txt','Pis call ops now so they can connect u to South Korean FM Yu5','Pis call ops now so they can connect u to South Korean FM Yu5'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1731 - C05761780.txt','ChineseWe are going to confirm chinese fm yang call at 9pm unless that\'s a problem. 11','ChineseWe are going to confirm chinese fm yang call at 9pm unless that\'s a problem. 11'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1733 - C05761783.txt','Mini Schedule Friday 6/5/0911:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURIUSH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL Iv/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-HWAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SEC\'Y OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90TH BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 16','Mini Schedule Friday 6/5/0911:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURIUSH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL Iv/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-HWAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SEC\'Y OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90TH BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 16'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1737 - C05761792.txt','CallsCalling you at 9pm with FM yang. Australian fm smith asking to talk to you tonite about north korea. U want to do after china? Or wait till tomorow? 16','CallsCalling you at 9pm with FM yang. Australian fm smith asking to talk to you tonite about north korea. U want to do after china? Or wait till tomorow? 16'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1738 - C05761793.txt','CallsOk call in 20 min with australian fm smith We can do tonight but not after 11. Thx. Calling you at 9pm with FM yang. Australian fm smith asking to talk to you tonite about north korea. U want to do after china? Or wait till tomorow? 17','CallsOk call in 20 min with australian fm smith We can do tonight but not after 11. Thx. Calling you at 9pm with FM yang. Australian fm smith asking to talk to you tonite about north korea. U want to do after china? Or wait till tomorow? 17'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1739 - C05761795.txt','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 1:20 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:20 pm * PRE-BRIEF FOR TURKISH BILATERAL * 1:25 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURKISH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL w/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-H WAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SECY OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPARTState Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90 1 BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 19','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 1:20 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:20 pm * PRE-BRIEF FOR TURKISH BILATERAL * 1:25 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURKISH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL w/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-H WAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SECY OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPARTState Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90\" 1 BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 19'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1740 - C05761797.txt','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Okay good to know, we have a couple informal call requests that we could get through during that time. Also I will not leave the office before 5:30. Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 20','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Okay good to know, we have a couple informal call requests that we could get through during that time. Also I will not leave the office before 5:30. Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 20'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1741 - C05761799.txt','ScheduleYes, we can do Lee in the afternoon of the 5th. If we did Musa in DC, we have many options the week if the 8th or the 15th. S. Korea FM Yu wants to see me in DC June 5 to prepare for Pres Lee\'s trip to DC on June 16. Can I do that in the afternoon? I need some dates asap to offer for a mtg in DC or Europe w Quatari Sheika Musa.','ScheduleYes, we can do Lee in the afternoon of the 5th. If we did Musa in DC, we have many options the week if the 8th or the 15th. S. Korea FM Yu wants to see me in DC June 5 to prepare for Pres Lee\'s trip to DC on June 16. Can I do that in the afternoon? I need some dates asap to offer for a mtg in DC or Europe w Quatari Sheika Musa.'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1822 - C05762050.txt','Calls tomorrowWant to give you an update on the calls you requested. The ones confirmed are: - Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo confirmed for 900am. No translator needed. - Thai FM Kasit confirmed for right after. No translator needed. Waiting on indonesia. I left u call sheet and bios on your desk before I left. Ops will call the house.','Calls tomorrowWant to give you an update on the calls you requested. The ones confirmed are: - Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo confirmed for 900am. No translator needed. - Thai FM Kasit confirmed for right after. No translator needed. Waiting on indonesia. I left u call sheet and bios on your desk before I left. Ops will call the house.'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1823 - C05762065.txt','All 3 calls confirmedAll speak english. Ops will connect. In order are: - 9am: Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo. - 9:15am: Indonesian FM Wirajuda. - 9:30am: Thai FM Kasit 12','All 3 calls confirmedAll speak english. Ops will connect. In order are: - 9am: Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo. - 9:15am: Indonesian FM Wirajuda. - 9:30am: Thai FM Kasit 12'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1827 - C05762143.txt','All 3 calls confirmedNo additional call sheets for them. You have the bios for them which have their names and pronounciation. Will I get info/names for Philipines and Indonesia? All speak english. Ops will connect. In order are: -9am: Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo. -9:15am: Indonesian FM Wirajuda. - 9:30am: Thai FM Kasit 3','All 3 calls confirmedNo additional call sheets for them. You have the bios for them which have their names and pronounciation. Will I get info/names for Philipines and Indonesia? All speak english. Ops will connect. In order are: -9am: Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo. -9:15am: Indonesian FM Wirajuda. - 9:30am: Thai FM Kasit 3'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1832 - C05762203.txt','Mini Schedule 6/8/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MTG w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN 11:30 am HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 11:40 am DEPART State Department *En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION 12:30 pm Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 12:35 pm DEPART Sewall-Belmont House *En route State Department 12:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:40 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:40 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ HAMBY ARELLANO 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office *Personnel mtg. 2:00 pm PHOTO w/VISITING MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS 2:10 pm Treaty Room 2:15 pm MEETING w/MEMBERS OF U.S. COMMISSION ON 2:45 pm INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray at top. 3:00 pm BILATERAL w/INDONESIAN F.M. NOER HASSAN 3:30 pm WIRAJUDA Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:30 pm JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/INDONESIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:40 pm NOER HASSAN WIRAJUDA Treaty Room 3:45 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30pm MEETING WITH ANNE-MARIE SLAUGHTER 4:50pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50pm OFFICE TIME 6:00pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 6/8/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MTG w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN 11:30 am HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 11:40 am DEPART State Department *En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION 12:30 pm Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 12:35 pm DEPART Sewall-Belmont House *En route State Department 12:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:40 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:40 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ HAMBY ARELLANO 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office *Personnel mtg. 2:00 pm PHOTO w/VISITING MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS 2:10 pm Treaty Room 2:15 pm MEETING w/MEMBERS OF U.S. COMMISSION ON 2:45 pm INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray at top. 3:00 pm BILATERAL w/INDONESIAN F.M. NOER HASSAN 3:30 pm WIRAJUDA Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:30 pm JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/INDONESIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:40 pm NOER HASSAN WIRAJUDA Treaty Room 3:45 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30pm MEETING WITH ANNE-MARIE SLAUGHTER 4:50pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50pm OFFICE TIME 6:00pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1854 - C05762271.txt','CallsWe have two calls for today: -canadian fm wanting to discuss sri lanka - qatar fm on burma. You want to try and do on drives today? Or when we get back to office? 21','CallsWe have two calls for today: -canadian fm wanting to discuss sri lanka - qatar fm on burma. You want to try and do on drives today? Or when we get back to office? 21'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1857 - C05762278.txt','CallsLet\'s try on drives. We have two calls for today: -canadian fm wanting to discuss sri lanka - qatar fm on burma. You want to try and do on drives today? Or when we get back to office? 24','CallsLet\'s try on drives. We have two calls for today: -canadian fm wanting to discuss sri lanka - qatar fm on burma. You want to try and do on drives today? Or when we get back to office? 24'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'188 - C05739783.txt','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board Justice Minister said this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate. 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. Boots on the ground: they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is \"shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security; they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board; Justice Minister said \"this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate.\" 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. \"Boots on the ground\": they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'1896 - C05762393.txt','Mini Schedule 6/17/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT DRAMA 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route US Chamber of Commerce 11:25 am ARRIVE US Chamber of Commerce 11:30 am KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE US-INDIA BUSINESS COUNCIL\'S 12:15 pm ANNUAL SUMMIT US Chamber of Commerce 12:20 pm DEPART US Chamber of Commerce *En route State Department 12:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm DROP-BY w/MALDIVIAN VICE PRESIDENT MOHAMMED 1:20 pm WAHEED HASSAN Secretary\'s Outer Office *Official Photo taken. 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR ISRAELI BILATERAL 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE BLEAT w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & F.M. AVIGDOR 2:15 pm LIEBERMAN Secretary\'s Office *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:15 pm EXPANDED BILAT w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & F.M. AVIGDOR 3:00 pm LIEBERMAN Secretary\'s Conference Room 3:00 pm PRESS AVAIL w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & P.M. AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 3:15 pm Treaty Room 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1','Mini Schedule 6/17/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT DRAMA 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route US Chamber of Commerce 11:25 am ARRIVE US Chamber of Commerce 11:30 am KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE US-INDIA BUSINESS COUNCIL\'S 12:15 pm ANNUAL SUMMIT US Chamber of Commerce 12:20 pm DEPART US Chamber of Commerce *En route State Department 12:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm DROP-BY w/MALDIVIAN VICE PRESIDENT MOHAMMED 1:20 pm WAHEED HASSAN Secretary\'s Outer Office *Official Photo taken. 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR ISRAELI BILATERAL 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE BLEAT w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & F.M. AVIGDOR 2:15 pm LIEBERMAN Secretary\'s Office *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:15 pm EXPANDED BILAT w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & F.M. AVIGDOR 3:00 pm LIEBERMAN Secretary\'s Conference Room 3:00 pm PRESS AVAIL w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & P.M. AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 3:15 pm Treaty Room 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'2008 - C05762628.txt','Talked with Leonel FernandezI have just asked for the state of play this am as messages continued last night until lam. The bottom line of all of them was not dissimiliar to this message from torn so forwarding this one - namely, all had been unsuccessful in dissuading Zeleya from going today and several leaders and fm (espinoza) thought call from you might help but Zeleya appeared in update messages to get more resolute as evening went on to return based upon readouts of various meetings with him. Cdm Morales Jr, Hector E Llorens, B6 I just got off the phone with President Fernandez. His efforts to dissuade Zelaya and Company from traveling tomorrow have not been successful. He was very worried about what would happen, and requested our help in ensuring that no incidents take place at the airport. I told him I shared his concern. I summarized for him our efforts to date, and told him that nascent engagement with the armed forces and the de facto government would collapse if Zelaya tried to force the issue tomorrow. I told him of the Cardinal\'s plea to Zelaya to not return. He said the Cardinal in Santo Domingo is close to the Honduran Cardinal, and said he would reach out to him. I encouraged this. I told him that I thought the elements of a deal were on the table, we just needed to find a way to get everyone to sit at the table and start talking. I told President Fernandez that he could play an important role in creating a climate of confidence, and suggested that he reach out to interested parties like Ricardo Maduro and others inside of Honduras. He said he would do so and get back to me 61','Talked with Leonel FernandezI have just asked for the state of play this am as messages continued last night until lam. The bottom line of all of them was not dissimiliar to this message from torn so forwarding this one - namely, all had been unsuccessful in dissuading Zeleya from going today and several leaders and fm (espinoza) thought call from you might help but Zeleya appeared in update messages to get more resolute as evening went on to return based upon readouts of various meetings with him. Cdm Morales Jr, Hector E; Llorens, B6 I just got off the phone with President Fernandez. His efforts to dissuade Zelaya and Company from traveling tomorrow have not been successful. He was very worried about what would happen, and requested our help in ensuring that no incidents take place at the airport. I told him I shared his concern. I summarized for him our efforts to date, and told him that nascent engagement with the armed forces and the de facto government would collapse if Zelaya tried to force the issue tomorrow. I told him of the Cardinal\'s plea to Zelaya to not return. He said the Cardinal in Santo Domingo is close to the Honduran Cardinal, and said he would reach out to him. I encouraged this. I told him that I thought the elements of a deal were on the table, we just needed to find a way to get everyone to sit at the table and start talking. I told President Fernandez that he could play an important role in creating a climate of confidence, and suggested that he reach out to interested parties like Ricardo Maduro and others inside of Honduras. He said he would do so and get back to me 61'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'2291 - C05763090.txt','Monday scheduleNot sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 Iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scoff gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do Jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 14','Monday scheduleNot sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 Iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scoff gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do Jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 14'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'2293 - C05763095.txt','Monday scheduleThank you, spotty blackberry service where I am for a few hours! Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? lc','Monday scheduleThank you, spotty blackberry service where I am for a few hours! Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? lc'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'2294 - C05763096.txt','Spanish fmSpanish FM Moratinos has requested to speak with you today. Tom can give u verbal download but below are basic points. Let me know if u want us to set up call Points: - We condemn the effort to remove Zelaya from office. - We are working within the OAS and with our regional partners to resolve this situation quickly and in a manner that restores democratic order. - We appreciate the role Spain played in winning quick EU condemnation of the coup attempt. - Our work is not done. Rebuilding trust among competing political institutions and reducing polarization within Honduras will take a lot of work. We hope Spain will work with us and the OAS to ensure a restoration of democratic order that will allow Honduras to carry through with it electoral timetable (presidential vote scheduled for November) Note from torn: Aside from the statements issued by the President and the Secretary, we have been working in the OAS Permanent Council fashioning a consensus resolution mapping out a path forward, reaching out to regional partners ( I have spoken twice with Salvadoran President Funes, and our Ambassadors have been working with other Central American leaders), and working within Honduras to limit the damage to Honduras institutions.  1ro','Spanish fmSpanish FM Moratinos has requested to speak with you today. Tom can give u verbal download but below are basic points. Let me know if u want us to set up call Points: - We condemn the effort to remove Zelaya from office. - We are working within the OAS and with our regional partners to resolve this situation quickly and in a manner that restores democratic order. - We appreciate the role Spain played in winning quick EU condemnation of the coup attempt. - Our work is not done. Rebuilding trust among competing political institutions and reducing polarization within Honduras will take a lot of work. We hope Spain will work with us and the OAS to ensure a restoration of democratic order that will allow Honduras to carry through with it electoral timetable (presidential vote scheduled for November) Note from torn: Aside from the statements issued by the President and the Secretary, we have been working in the OAS Permanent Council fashioning a consensus resolution mapping out a path forward, reaching out to regional partners ( I have spoken twice with Salvadoran President Funes, and our Ambassadors have been working with other Central American leaders), and working within Honduras to limit the damage to Honduras institutions. ; 1ro'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'2298 - C05763100.txt','Monday scheduleWill do -- I just sent Sarah F an email and will report back. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule?','Monday scheduleWill do -- I just sent Sarah F an email and will report back. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule?'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'2304 - C05763117.txt','Monday scheduleHe would be happy to see you tomorrow immediately following the Small Group meeting. Two minor additions -- 7:30am phone call with Columbian President Uribe (his request) was confirmed. And Jack Lew would like to see you around 2:00pm to talk to you about trade before you leave for your trip so will work in. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 19','Monday scheduleHe would be happy to see you tomorrow immediately following the Small Group meeting. Two minor additions -- 7:30am phone call with Columbian President Uribe (his request) was confirmed. And Jack Lew would like to see you around 2:00pm to talk to you about trade before you leave for your trip so will work in. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 19'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'2434 - C05763732.txt','FyiPer your call with turkish fm, the meeting in kabul is at 8:30am tomorrow. Jim jeffrey will pass that info to fm.','FyiPer your call with turkish fm, the meeting in kabul is at 8:30am tomorrow. Jim jeffrey will pass that info to fm.'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'2456 - C05763780.txt','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'\"Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'2562 - C05764033.txt','Call notesCALL UP 10/1 @ 1304 5: Madam FM N-M: Hi Hillary, Madam Secretary S: Hi, can you hear me? N-M: Yes, I can hear you but the line is very poor 5: I wanted to reach out to you today. I hope you\'re doing well N-M: Thank you. I wanted to come to New York, but it was impossible.... S: I wanted to talk with you about the Human Rights Council.. I think as you know, we decided to join it so that we could be actively involved and would be able to solve some of these issues. We have been working very closely with the Egypt and the OIC on resolution for freedom of expression. We have agreement and then at last minute we were told that saw wanted to change the wording which would break down consensus. Can we avoid this? N-M: We will do whatever we can to keep our good relations. We are already happy about the way things have been so far. On the issue, we totally agree with you, and thank you for the call. We fully agree with you but we must not block the passing of the resolution S: Could I call you right back? I understand the concern that your delegation expressed about offensive speech is one that others share. There is a separate consideration going on about that. We had hoped with Egypt as partner we could to have a strong resolution and then we could get back to the other issues. N-M: Therefore it must be allowed to and then whatever we must allow the resolution to be passed. For that it must be allowed to pass without the vote. S: What I would like to do is to understand whether there is a way we could allow this agreed upon language to go forward, and then work together on your concerns. Is that possible? Call down 1310 Reconnected N-M: I was saying to you that we are elated that you are backing the HRC, and we appreciate the amount of work you are doing and the initiative you have undertaking with Egypt. We don\'t have too much reservation about the','Call notesCALL UP 10/1 @ 1304 5: Madam FM N-M: Hi Hillary, Madam Secretary S: Hi, can you hear me? N-M: Yes, I can hear you but the line is very poor 5: I wanted to reach out to you today. I hope you\'re doing well N-M: Thank you. I wanted to come to New York, but it was impossible.... S: I wanted to talk with you about the Human Rights Council.. I think as you know, we decided to join it so that we could be actively involved and would be able to solve some of these issues. We have been working very closely with the Egypt and the OIC on resolution for freedom of expression. We have agreement and then at last minute we were told that saw wanted to change the wording which would break down consensus. Can we avoid this? N-M: We will do whatever we can to keep our good relations. We are already happy about the way things have been so far. On the issue, we totally agree with you, and thank you for the call. We fully agree with you but we must not block the passing of the resolution; S: Could I call you right back? I understand the concern that your delegation expressed about offensive speech is one that others share. There is a separate consideration going on about that. We had hoped with Egypt as partner we could to have a strong resolution and then we could get back to the other issues. N-M: Therefore it must be allowed to and then whatever we must allow the resolution to be passed. For that it must be allowed to pass without the vote. S: What I would like to do is to understand whether there is a way we could allow this agreed upon language to go forward, and then work together on your concerns. Is that possible? Call down 1310 Reconnected N-M: I was saying to you that we are elated that you are backing the HRC, and we appreciate the amount of work you are doing and the initiative you have undertaking with Egypt. We don\'t have too much reservation about the'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'2590 - C05764087.txt','Revised Draft Statement on Sri LankaI couldn\'t agree more. It should be a letter, and we shouldn\'t be too defensive. This is a time-worn tactic of the GOSL: have a conniption when someone says something you don\'t like, characterize the statement in the worst possible way (never mind that she also referred to the Balkans and nobody from Bosnia or Serbia is making a fuss) and force the other side to back down, abjectly. I just spoke to hrc. We should do this from melanne. She still wants to see a draft. She WI this is where it had been left after conferring later this am with you all - let\'s make those adjustments and get a drsft she can review that conforms. Thanks. Cdm A letter from Melanne that makes its way into the public domain achieves the same goal of putting out a countering narrative to whatever handful of outlets have covered this. But coming from Melanne it is far more confirming of HRC\'s statement, as opposed to a widely released spokesman statement which will invariably read like a correction/retraction. I fear how the 3,000 outlets who have not even noticed this issue will react to this statement. And with a letter from Melanne, the Sri Lankans still get a response - arguable a more substantive one Jake, I was in this same place an hour ago when we had a conference call with the Secretary. She feels that this has generated a great deal of media commentary in various quarters, including prominent outlets in this country (LAT) and in Asia that we have no choice but to respond in a public way. Government supporters are saying that she is listening to the Tamil diaspora. What this does is reinforces her statement, but gives the government a little something on recent experience, and then does the pivot to reconciliation and what they need to do now, reinforcing our current policy. PJ Having read this I wonder if this is better done as a clarifying letter from Melanne to Sri Lankan FM that we publicly release? Having the spokesman clarify the Secretary\'s words in an official statement has a slightly uncomfortable feel to it. It requires us to set up the critique and then respond to it, rather than just having an official and direct response to the protest that we can point others to. In the second paragraph, between the second and third sentence, do you want to say explicitly that this was the basis of the Secretary\'s statement? Just a thought. Importance: High Try this. PJ STATEMENT BY THE SPOKESMAN Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in remarks Wednesday before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict, stated that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries. In her statement, she specifically cited Sri Lanka, which prompted an official protest by the Government of Sri Lanka and some news commentary around the world. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching well into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations substantiated numerous reports of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. This controversy should not detract from the specific actions that Sri Lanka needs to take now. With the end of the military conflict, Secretary Clinton believes strongly that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights. The government of Sri Lanka should release more than 250,000 displaced persons who are still confined in camps, and lead a process of genuine political and social reconciliation that changes how the Sinhalese and Tamil people relate to each other. The United States stands ready to assist and support the people of Sri Lanka with these critical challenges.','Revised Draft Statement on Sri LankaI couldn\'t agree more. It should be a letter, and we shouldn\'t be too defensive. This is a time-worn tactic of the GOSL: have a conniption when someone says something you don\'t like, characterize the statement in the worst possible way (never mind that she also referred to the Balkans and nobody from Bosnia or Serbia is making a fuss) and force the other side to back down, abjectly. I just spoke to hrc. We should do this from melanne. She still wants to see a draft. She WI this is where it had been left after conferring later this am with you all - let\'s make those adjustments and get a drsft she can review that conforms. Thanks. Cdm A letter from Melanne that makes its way into the public domain achieves the same goal of putting out a countering narrative to whatever handful of outlets have covered this. But coming from Melanne it is far more confirming of HRC\'s statement, as opposed to a widely released spokesman statement which will invariably read like a correction/retraction. I fear how the 3,000 outlets who have not even noticed this issue will react to this statement. And with a letter from Melanne, the Sri Lankans still get a response - arguable a more substantive one Jake, I was in this same place an hour ago when we had a conference call with the Secretary. She feels that this has generated a great deal of media commentary in various quarters, including prominent outlets in this country (LAT) and in Asia that we have no choice but to respond in a public way. Government supporters are saying that she is listening to the Tamil diaspora. What this does is reinforces her statement, but gives the government a little something on recent experience, and then does the pivot to reconciliation and what they need to do now, reinforcing our current policy. PJ Having read this I wonder if this is better done as a clarifying letter from Melanne to Sri Lankan FM that we publicly release? Having the spokesman clarify the Secretary\'s words in an official statement has a slightly uncomfortable feel to it. It requires us to set up the critique and then respond to it, rather than just having an official and direct response to the protest that we can point others to. In the second paragraph, between the second and third sentence, do you want to say explicitly that \"this was the basis of the Secretary\'s statement\"? Just a thought. Importance: High Try this. PJ STATEMENT BY THE SPOKESMAN Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in remarks Wednesday before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict, stated that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries. In her statement, she specifically cited Sri Lanka, which prompted an official protest by the Government of Sri Lanka and some news commentary around the world. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching well into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations substantiated numerous reports of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. This controversy should not detract from the specific actions that Sri Lanka needs to take now. With the end of the military conflict, Secretary Clinton believes strongly that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights. The government of Sri Lanka should release more than 250,000 displaced persons who are still confined in camps, and lead a process of genuine political and social reconciliation that changes how the Sinhalese and Tamil people relate to each other. The United States stands ready to assist and support the people of Sri Lanka with these critical challenges.'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'2669 - C05764220.txt','Sri LankaLetter will be done and signed by Melanne by 11am, Bob Blake will get it to the SL FM through the Ambassador, and PA will get it to AFP and other interest parties. So by noon everyone who needs it will have it PJ, correct me if I\'m wrong but I think the letter text was finalized, but not yet produced/delivered. If so, we will make sure that happens asap, and shared with AFP (who is the only outlet I\'ve seen on this today)','Sri LankaLetter will be done and signed by Melanne by 11am, Bob Blake will get it to the SL FM through the Ambassador, and PA will get it to AFP and other interest parties. So by noon everyone who needs it will have it PJ, correct me if I\'m wrong but I think the letter text was finalized, but not yet produced/delivered. If so, we will make sure that happens asap, and shared with AFP (who is the only outlet I\'ve seen on this today)'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'2794 - C05764490.txt','Informal Note on S and CTBT Article XIV Conference Participation Article XIVJake, Per your request, see the attached informal note. Simon and I are happy to further discuss next week. The one item we not sure of is part of item 2, in particular at what level. We may be able to get some indication, but of course, it would also depend on us. If S were to speak, I think others might have their FMs speak as well. Hi guys, Can you provide, by COB today, an informal note that lays out in brief: 1. The purpose of this conference 2. Who you expect to participate (which countries and at what level) 3. What message S would deliver in her remarks and 4. Any other info you think would be helpful in making a decision I like this idea a lot, provided that there is broad FM participation and we have a useful message to deliver.','Informal Note on S and CTBT Article XIV Conference Participation Article XIVJake, Per your request, see the attached informal note. Simon and I are happy to further discuss next week. The one item we not sure of is part of item 2, in particular at what level. We may be able to get some indication, but of course, it would also depend on us. If S were to speak, I think others might have their FMs speak as well. Hi guys, Can you provide, by COB today, an informal note that lays out in brief: 1. The purpose of this conference 2. Who you expect to participate (which countries and at what level) 3. What message S would deliver in her remarks; and 4. Any other info you think would be helpful in making a decision I like this idea a lot, provided that there is broad FM participation and we have a useful message to deliver.'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'2800 - C05764499.txt','Mini Schedule 10/21/09 Wednesday8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BI-WEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am MEETING w/GEORGE MITCHELL 10:40 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 10:55 am ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 11:00 am SPEECH ON NON-PROLIFERATION HOSTED BY THE 12:15 pm U.S. INSTITUTE FOR PEACE East Room, Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 12:20 pm DEPART Renaissance Mayflower Hotel *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/SOUTH AFRICAN FM NKOANA-MASHABANE 1:30 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm DROP-BY LUNCHEON HOSTED BY A/S CAMPBELL 2:00 pm Webster Room, 8th Floor 2:15pm PHONE CALL w/ISRAELI FM AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 2:30pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm OFFICE TIME 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm MEETING NY/WILLIAM HAGUE, MEMBER OF BRITISH PARLIMENT 3:30 pm AND SHADOW FOREIGN SECRETARY Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR OES ASSISTANT SECRETARY 4:20 pm ICERRI-ANN JONES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 4:45 pm BUREAU BRIEFING ON COUNTER TERRORISM 5:45 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 10/21/09 Wednesday8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BI-WEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am MEETING w/GEORGE MITCHELL 10:40 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 10:55 am ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 11:00 am SPEECH ON NON-PROLIFERATION HOSTED BY THE 12:15 pm U.S. INSTITUTE FOR PEACE East Room, Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 12:20 pm DEPART Renaissance Mayflower Hotel *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/SOUTH AFRICAN FM NKOANA-MASHABANE 1:30 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm DROP-BY LUNCHEON HOSTED BY A/S CAMPBELL 2:00 pm Webster Room, 8th Floor 2:15pm PHONE CALL w/ISRAELI FM AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 2:30pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm OFFICE TIME 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm MEETING NY/WILLIAM HAGUE, MEMBER OF BRITISH PARLIMENT 3:30 pm AND SHADOW FOREIGN SECRETARY Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR OES ASSISTANT SECRETARY 4:20 pm ICERRI-ANN JONES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 4:45 pm BUREAU BRIEFING ON COUNTER TERRORISM 5:45 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'2812 - C05764524.txt','ThaiOops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000','ThaiOops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers; acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles; and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'2847 - C05764568.txt','Col DCA letterAttachments: Demarche-letter Prior to Aug 28 UNASUR Summit 8-21-09.doc Attached and enclosed below is the demarche and letter that went out, reflecting your comments. SUBJECT: DEMARCHE/LETTER PRIOR TO AUGUST 28 UNASUR SUMMIT REF: A. STATE 86734 B. STATE 82581 1.(SBU) This is an action request, see paras 4 - 6. 2.(SBU) On August 14, the USG and Colombian government provisionally agreed ad referendum to the text of a bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) (septel). We expect the final agreement may be signed in Bogota in about a month, following a final review by both sides. As noted in reftels, the DCA would permit the United States access to several Colombian military bases and facilitate effective bilateral cooperation on security matters in Colombia. It would not/not authorize establishment of any U.S. bases or ports, nor would it result in an overall increase in the number of U.S. military personnel or U.S.-citizen civilian contractors in Colombia. 3.(SBU) On August 18, the Secretary and Colombian FM Jaime Bermudez met in Washington to discuss the DCA, including the importance of coordinating our public affairs and diplomatic strategies (septel to follow). There is some concern that the upcoming Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) summit would become a regional referendum on the DCA. Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will attend the summit provided that a full range of regional security matters can be discussed, not just the DCA. In this context, we are reaching out to selected UNASUR members to ask that they raise other regional security issues beyond the DCA. 4. (SBU) Action requested for Santiago, Asuncion, and Lima: that you find an opportunity prior to the August 28 summit to raise the importance of discussing the full range of regional security topics during the summit, and not merely the DCA, with appropriate high levels of host government. 265','Col DCA letterAttachments: Demarche-letter Prior to Aug 28 UNASUR Summit 8-21-09.doc Attached and enclosed below is the demarche and letter that went out, reflecting your comments. SUBJECT: DEMARCHE/LETTER PRIOR TO AUGUST 28 UNASUR SUMMIT REF: A. STATE 86734 B. STATE 82581 1.(SBU) This is an action request, see paras 4 - 6. 2.(SBU) On August 14, the USG and Colombian government provisionally agreed ad referendum to the text of a bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) (septel). We expect the final agreement may be signed in Bogota in about a month, following a final review by both sides. As noted in reftels, the DCA would permit the United States access to several Colombian military bases and facilitate effective bilateral cooperation on security matters in Colombia. It would not/not authorize establishment of any U.S. bases or ports, nor would it result in an overall increase in the number of U.S. military personnel or U.S.-citizen civilian contractors in Colombia. 3.(SBU) On August 18, the Secretary and Colombian FM Jaime Bermudez met in Washington to discuss the DCA, including the importance of coordinating our public affairs and diplomatic strategies (septel to follow). There is some concern that the upcoming Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) summit would become a regional referendum on the DCA. Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will attend the summit provided that a full range of regional security matters can be discussed, not just the DCA. In this context, we are reaching out to selected UNASUR members to ask that they raise other regional security issues beyond the DCA. 4. (SBU) Action requested for Santiago, Asuncion, and Lima: that you find an opportunity prior to the August 28 summit to raise the importance of discussing the full range of regional security topics during the summit, and not merely the DCA, with appropriate high levels of host government. 265'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'2898 - C05764657.txt','UNESCO updateHuma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates. I am sorry to report that the Egyptians have used harsh tactics in the halls of UNESCO. A member of the U.S. delegation has seen a member of the Egyptian-hired public relations group walking around with an envelope of cash. They pushed to have two Amb recalled. Disgust and resentment is running high. The Egyptians are pushing delegations very hard. FM Aboul-Gheit has stopped in Paris to deal with the UNESCO race while en route to NY for UNGA. A/S Feltman writes that Egyptian Ambassador Shoukry has called him twice today with a message from the Foreign Minister. FM Aboul Gheit is angry and reports President Mubarak is angry. A/S Feltman notes  maybe we\'ve become a convenient excuse. A/S Feltman very helpfully pushed back and helped defend our ambassador who had been criticized. Our strategy relies on our Amb being low-key. He is following his instructions. We should be unhappy with the way he is being attacked personally. Candidates Bukova and Baki are moving ahead on their own lobbying. FYI, Hosni even said on French TV that the U.S. is neutral reflecting our especially low key approach this past week. Now that Hosni may lose, the U.S. looks like a convenient one to blame.','UNESCO updateHuma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates. I am sorry to report that the Egyptians have used harsh tactics in the halls of UNESCO. A member of the U.S. delegation has seen a member of the Egyptian-hired \"public relations\" group walking around with an envelope of cash. They pushed to have two Amb recalled. Disgust and resentment is running high. The Egyptians are pushing delegations very hard. FM Aboul-Gheit has stopped in Paris to deal with the UNESCO race while en route to NY for UNGA. A/S Feltman writes that Egyptian Ambassador Shoukry has called him twice today with a \"message from the Foreign Minister.\" FM Aboul Gheit is angry and reports President Mubarak is angry. A/S Feltman notes \" maybe we\'ve become a convenient excuse.\" A/S Feltman very helpfully pushed back and helped defend our ambassador who had been criticized. Our strategy relies on our Amb being low-key. He is following his instructions. We should be unhappy with the way he is being attacked personally. Candidates Bukova and Baki are moving ahead on their own lobbying. FYI, Hosni even said on French TV that the U.S. is neutral reflecting our especially low key approach this past week. Now that Hosni may lose, the U.S. looks like a convenient one to blame.'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'3021 - C05764887.txt','Jirns bilatsU asked who he met with today: Montenegrin Prime Minister Djukanovic Croatian Foreign Minister Jandrokovic Cypriot FM Kyprianou Serbian Foreign Minister Jeremic Swedish Foreign Minister Bildt Bosnian President Silajdzic Macedonian President Ivanov','Jirns bilatsU asked who he met with today: Montenegrin Prime Minister Djukanovic Croatian Foreign Minister Jandrokovic Cypriot FM Kyprianou Serbian Foreign Minister Jeremic Swedish Foreign Minister Bildt Bosnian President Silajdzic Macedonian President Ivanov'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'3034 - C05764909.txt','Call from AriasFyi B6 Kelly, Craig A Webster, Christopher W I just received a call from Arias. He expressed his appreciation for everything the US had done in support of democracy in Honduras. He said the recent tough messages by Insulza, OAS Ambassadors and USG officials. strengthened by US sanctions, was having an impact on the M regime. He praised our decision to close the consulate and urged that we also move to take away tourist and business visas from key regime members and supporters. I told him we were working on implementing the visa and other measures which I expected could be announced soon. Arias was critical of Z saying his recent public statements continued to be unhelpful. He described Z\'s statement advocating the death penalty (presumably to apply to his political enemies) and asking for the extension of his term in office as disastrous. He said that Insulza had made the right call by not allowing Z to address the OASGA. We agreed the influence of FM Rodas over Z was highly negative, I told Arias I would be back in Honduras tomorrow and planned in the coming days to press influential political, business and civil society and urge support for the immediate signing of the Si Accord. Arias and I agreed to stay in close touch in the coming days. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa 329','Call from AriasFyi B6 Kelly, Craig A; Webster, Christopher W; I just received a call from Arias. He expressed his appreciation for everything the US had done in support of democracy in Honduras. He said the recent tough messages by Insulza, OAS Ambassadors and USG officials. strengthened by US sanctions, was having an impact on the M regime. He praised our decision to close the consulate and urged that we also move to take away tourist and business visas from key regime members and supporters. I told him we were working on implementing the visa and other measures which I expected could be announced soon. Arias was critical of Z saying his recent public statements continued to be unhelpful. He described Z\'s statement advocating the death penalty (presumably to apply to his political enemies) and asking for the extension of his term in office as \"disastrous\". He said that Insulza had made the right call by not allowing Z to address the OASGA. We agreed the influence of FM Rodas over Z was highly negative, I told Arias I would be back in Honduras tomorrow and planned in the coming days to press influential political, business and civil society and urge support for the immediate signing of the Si Accord. Arias and I agreed to stay in close touch in the coming days. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa 329'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'3043 - C05764922.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callWe\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? 342','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callWe\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? 342'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'3046 - C05764926.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callI left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? 348 She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? 349','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callI left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? 348 She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? 349'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'3048 - C05764928.txt','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callAhmet What is FM\'s first name? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it should be in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil','Turkey-Armenia text for Davutoglu callAhmet What is FM\'s first name? I left u final call sheet last night on kitchen counter. Do u need another copy? What exactly are the talking points? He can do 1:30 He\'s traveling in slovenia Is there a time for this call? We\'ve sent word that she\'s going to call (I think Davu is in Slovenia but should be available). I think we\'ve got agreement on the text after another word change or two, and Davu will know that the key issue is agreeing on a date for a signing and submission to parliaments. We\'ve told the Turks that it \"should be\" in early October. They will push back, and if they agree to a date at all it will probably be Oct 12. That will be much harder to sell to other side, but our minimum need is a date at least by then. Thanks. She\'s willing to call today. We can try and set up asap. Let me know. Huma ? I have asked the Swiss FM to make a run at Davu first, and if that fails we may need HRC. OK? Call me if you want to discuss. Phil, hrc asking if its ok if she talks to him early tomorrow? Huma: For the Davutoglu call, here is a copy of the text the Turks (Davutoglu) have agreed to release tomorrow, if the Armenians agree. And as noted in the call sheet, they will only agree if Turkey agrees on a date in advance of Oct. 14 for the signature of the documents. Let me know if any questions. Phil'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'3085 - C05764993.txt','ScheduleSounds good -- will have copies for you tomorrow morning of those schedules. I need copies of schedules for 6/1 thru 6/4, 7/16-7/20 Pls schedule call for me w South African FM this week','ScheduleSounds good -- will have copies for you tomorrow morning of those schedules. I need copies of schedules for 6/1 thru 6/4, 7/16-7/20 Pls schedule call for me w South African FM this week'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'3228 - C05765670.txt','Michelletti updateB6 To All: Friday evening Hugo and I began picking up from de facto sources that M was about to enter a meeting with supporters and that some of the hardliners were making yet another attempt to dissuade M from taking a leave of absence. We immediately phoned contacts close to M and warned that if M reneged, we would launch a massive round of visa revocations, to include families. A couple hours later, sources began to report that M had decided definitively to step aside as announced. Former President Maduro played a key role in persuading M to keep his promise. Later, Panamanian VP/FM Varela called me to say he had heard from his private sector contacts in Honduras that M had ratified the decision to take a leave of absence. We will stay on top of this until M actually leaves. ck','Michelletti updateB6 To All: Friday evening Hugo and I began picking up from de facto sources that M was about to enter a meeting with supporters and that some of the hardliners were making yet another attempt to dissuade M from taking a leave of absence. We immediately phoned contacts close to M and warned that if M reneged, we would launch a massive round of visa revocations, to include families. A couple hours later, sources began to report that M had decided definitively to step aside as announced. Former President Maduro played a key role in persuading M to keep his promise. Later, Panamanian VP/FM Varela called me to say he had heard from his private sector contacts in Honduras that M had \"ratified\" the decision to take a leave of absence. We will stay on top of this until M actually leaves. ck'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'3233 - C05765677.txt','Call to Chinese FM YangMadam Secretary, I\'m.really sorry to disturb your weekend. 1.4(D) B1 1.4(D) Jim and I agree that it would be very helpful if you could call FM Yang as soon as possible this weekend and press the point with him. If you\'re able to, here are a few suggested points. B1 Begin points: B5','Call to Chinese FM YangMadam Secretary, I\'m.really sorry to disturb your weekend. 1.4(D) B1 1.4(D) Jim and I agree that it would be very helpful if you could call FM Yang as soon as possible this weekend and press the point with him. If you\'re able to, here are a few suggested points. B1 Begin points: B5'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'330 - C05758449.txt','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'3463 - C05766074.txt','GuineaJeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaJeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'3464 - C05766076.txt','GuineaJake?here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaJake?here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'3465 - C05766077.txt','GuineaYes will do. Can you be sure Jeff sees this since he\'s on travel? Also pass on to Ron Schlicher to work if Jeff not available. Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-land let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaYes will do. Can you be sure Jeff sees this since he\'s on travel? Also pass on to Ron Schlicher to work if Jeff not available. Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-land let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'3466 - C05766078.txt','GuineaJeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaJeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'3467 - C05766079.txt','GuineaWill happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need Ito contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaWill happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need Ito contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'3468 - C05766081.txt','GuineaHarold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaHarold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'3470 - C05766083.txt','GuineaThanks. I passed on to Ron as well and clarified it was to do with W Sahara. Fyi Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaThanks. I passed on to Ron as well and clarified it was to do with W Sahara. Fyi Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'3475 - C05766089.txt','GuineaThat sounds like a good menu. We are seeing if there are other options and will get back to you Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff?will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaThat sounds like a good menu. We are seeing if there are other options and will get back to you Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff?will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'3505 - C05766143.txt','Calls confirmedWe have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedWe have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'3564 - C05766250.txt','ArgentinaArturo made a comment publicly about the fact that he had heard from US business interests that the judicial system in Argentina had deteriorated. Argentine press pounced ? this is apparently a sensitive issue. Craig is sending me news summaries. He\'s standing right inside the door here. On it. The FM just told me that Arturo had been there yesterday and had insulted their country. He was very upset and said I needed to do damage control. Can you figure out what he\'s talking about? Thx.','ArgentinaArturo made a comment publicly about the fact that he had heard from US business interests that the judicial system in Argentina had deteriorated. Argentine press pounced ? this is apparently a sensitive issue. Craig is sending me news summaries. He\'s standing right inside the door here. On it. The FM just told me that Arturo had been there yesterday and had insulted their country. He was very upset and said I needed to do damage control. Can you figure out what he\'s talking about? Thx.'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'3651 - C05766478.txt','Outstanding callsThe only calls we didn\'t get done were: Danish FM Moller Swedish FM Bildt Korean FM Yu South African FM Mashabane Do you want to make them tomorrow?','Outstanding callsThe only calls we didn\'t get done were: Danish FM Moller Swedish FM Bildt Korean FM Yu South African FM Mashabane Do you want to make them tomorrow?'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'369 - C05758526.txt','All 3 calls confirmedWill I get info/names for Philipines and Indonesia? All speak english. Ops will connect. In order are: - 9am: Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo. - 9:15am: Indonesian FM Wirajuda. - 9:30am: Thai FM Kasit','All 3 calls confirmedWill I get info/names for Philipines and Indonesia? All speak english. Ops will connect. In order are: - 9am: Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo. - 9:15am: Indonesian FM Wirajuda. - 9:30am: Thai FM Kasit'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'3715 - C05766606.txt','NIHere\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.','NIHere\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'3721 - C05766619.txt','NIIt\'s 745 pm -- they\'re still talking. British think it\'s reasonably positive. Welcome news. Pis keep me updated w what you hear. Thx. Here\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.','NIIt\'s 745 pm -- they\'re still talking. British think it\'s reasonably positive. Welcome news. Pis keep me updated w what you hear. Thx. Here\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'3731 - C05766634.txt','Call from Sam LewisI would like to keep this close hold please: Former Panamanian VP/FM Sam Lewis just called to say he and former President Torrijos have been talking informally to Presidents Colom, Funes and Ortega. He said all three are concerned about finding a way forward in Honduras and that they realize elections must be part of the picture. They think the president-elect of Honduras will have a chance to pursue national reconciliation, including a unity government. They also said the region needs better mechanisms to head off coups and wondered about amending the IADC. I told Sam about our step by step package approach and the vital role of elections in that package. Keep an eye out for our statement today, I added. We have always believed in changing the Honduran dynamic one move at a time -- he agreed. I noted that many Hondurans have talked of an eventual national dialogue to address social inclusion. Sam said Pathways could be a great vehicle for Honduras in that regard, and I said we were already looking at the Honduran chairmanship of Pathways Working Group One as an opportune way forward. In the short run, I said, it would be important for Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua to avoid negative statements about the elections and to say positive things after Monday if the vote goes smoothly. Sam agreed to pass that message and said he would stay in touch. ck','Call from Sam LewisI would like to keep this close hold please: Former Panamanian VP/FM Sam Lewis just called to say he and former President Torrijos have been talking informally to Presidents Colom, Funes and Ortega. He said all three are concerned about finding a way forward in Honduras and that they realize elections must be part of the picture. They think the president-elect of Honduras will have a chance to pursue national reconciliation, including a unity government. They also said the region needs better mechanisms to head off coups and wondered about amending the IADC. I told Sam about our step by step package approach and the vital role of elections in that package. Keep an eye out for our statement today, I added. We have always believed in changing the Honduran dynamic one move at a time -- he agreed. I noted that many Hondurans have talked of an eventual national dialogue to address social inclusion. Sam said Pathways could be a great vehicle for Honduras in that regard, and I said we were already looking at the Honduran chairmanship of Pathways Working Group One as an opportune way forward. In the short run, I said, it would be important for Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua to avoid negative statements about the elections and to say positive things after Monday if the vote goes smoothly. Sam agreed to pass that message and said he would stay in touch. ck'),(3.3813947543359757,3.3813947543359757,2500,'Frequency_modulation',85,1,'3736 - C05766642.txt','Three Call Sheets -- Argentina, Peru, UruguayAttachments: 112709 Argentine FM Call Sheet.doc 112709 Peruvian FM.DOC 112709 Uruguayan FM Call Sheet.doc Hrc - did jake or anyone discuss calling Argentina, uruguay and Peru on both honduras and copenhagen issues? Calls could take place tomorrow. I\'ve attached call sheets for oscar to print for you. Please let us know if u want to schedule. Huma, Attached are three calls sheets for calls with the foreign ministers from Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. Jake had told us that these calls should happen by tomorrow. Please inform Ops if/when they should book these calls. Thanks, Zia.','Three Call Sheets -- Argentina, Peru, UruguayAttachments: 112709 Argentine FM Call Sheet.doc; 112709 Peruvian FM.DOC; 112709 Uruguayan FM Call Sheet.doc Hrc - did jake or anyone discuss calling Argentina, uruguay and Peru on both honduras and copenhagen issues? Calls could take place tomorrow. I\'ve attached call sheets for oscar to print for you. Please let us know if u want to schedule. Huma, Attached are three calls sheets for calls with the foreign ministers from Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. Jake had told us that these calls should happen by tomorrow. Please inform Ops if/when they should book these calls. Thanks, Zia.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Friends_of_Syria_Group',1,1,'170 - C05739760.txt','Anything to report?Sorry ? I\'ve been flat out. (And I\'ve agreed to have dinner with Anne-Marie at 7!) 1. Well get you a new CGI draft tomorrow morning for you to noodle on. Feel free to\'call when you\'ve looked at it and we can talk about other directions if it doesn\'t feel right. 2, Tom met with Barak today I will get readout from Sam V tomorrow afternoon. Wendy is going to write points for you. 3. Yousef called to say now that Jeff is gone ABZ has no one to talk to on a regular basis and asked if he could talk to Bill Burns. 4. Ben Rhodes sent me the draft UNGA speech which I will forward to you shortly. 5. Bill/Wendy are currently in a SVTC on some information that they may want to report to you on ? but unclear whether there is anything to it. 6. We\'ve nailed down a $15 mm non-lethal support and $15 mm humanitarian support announcement for next Friday\'s Friends of Syria meeting. 7. Hold on Rick Olson was lifted by Paul. 8. Protestors stormed Ansar al Shade\'s headquarters in Benghazi, and a huge number marched against militias. 9. 1 saw Dennis Ross today for one of our S/P sessions. I can fill you in on the latest on his effort. Also, he will send you some stuff in advance of your relevant meetings (he was just in Israel). That\'s the key stuff for now. More medium-range stuff to discuss in NY. From H [mallto:HDR22@dintonernall.comj','Anything to report?Sorry ? I\'ve been flat out. (And I\'ve agreed to have dinner with Anne-Marie at 7!) 1. Well get you a new CGI draft tomorrow morning for you to noodle on. Feel free to\'call when you\'ve looked at it and we can talk about other directions if it doesn\'t feel right. 2, Tom met with Barak today; I will get readout from Sam V tomorrow afternoon. Wendy is going to write points for you. 3. Yousef called to say now that Jeff is gone ABZ has no one to talk to on a regular basis and asked if he could talk to Bill Burns. 4. Ben Rhodes sent me the draft UNGA speech which I will forward to you shortly. 5. Bill/Wendy are currently in a SVTC on some information that they may want to report to you on ? but unclear whether there is anything to it. 6. We\'ve nailed down a $15 mm non-lethal support and $15 mm humanitarian support announcement for next Friday\'s Friends of Syria meeting. 7. Hold on Rick Olson was lifted by Paul. 8. Protestors stormed Ansar al Shade\'s headquarters in Benghazi, and a huge number marched against militias. 9. 1 saw Dennis Ross today for one of our S/P sessions. I can fill you in on the latest on his effort. Also, he will send you some stuff in advance of your relevant meetings (he was just in Israel). That\'s the key stuff for now. More medium-range stuff to discuss in NY. From H [mallto:HDR22@dintonernall.comj'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'From_There_to_Here',1,1,'320 - C05758433.txt','trying to connect....Did you get anything from him? See below. Hillary, I\'ve been trying to get a couple of reasonably time-sensitive messages to you for a couple of weeks via Cheryl\'s State Department e-mail, and I\'ve heard nothing back. Is there a different channel I should use? Strobe PS: here\'s the last one I sent, with an attachment of the earlier one Cheryl, I\'m resending a message that I first sent on April 14. I can imagine how flooded your inbox is, but I\'d be grateful if you could give me some idea of whether what I\'m proposing below might work. If there\'s any chance, I\'ll send you the full list of people from the Board and Intl Advisory Council. BTW, I\'ve heard terrific reports about the Sec\'s Town Meeting in Iraq yesterday, including from my friend who I gather is slated to go to as ambassador. He\'s as good as they get. One other thing (speaking of ambassadorships), I\'m concerned about what I gather may happen with regard to the Tokyo embassy?not least because the Japanese are getting concerned. I realize the locus of decision-making there is the White House, but given the terrific start the HRC gave to the US-Japan relationship by going to Tokyo first on her trip to Asia, I\'d be sorry to see any, setback there. Here follows my earlier message.... Hi, Cheryl. I wanted to take a quiet sounding with you about possibly getting a bit of time for the Brookings board of trustees and International Advisory Council on June 4. If there\'s any possibility at all, I\'ll come in, via any channel you suggest, with a formal request, but here\'s the essence of it: we\'ve got a very distinguished board which she\'s met with before (a week after the 2004 election), plus a group of 20+ high-level international types etc.). We could do it in a way that minimizes the imposition on her time?i.e., bring the group into the department an assemble in the Loy Henderson auditorium (or whatever it\'s called these days, or a similar 1st floor venue), and she comes down and talks to us for 15 minutes and take 15 minutes of questions, over and out. We did this','trying to connect....Did you get anything from him? See below. Hillary, I\'ve been trying to get a couple of reasonably time-sensitive messages to you for a couple of weeks via Cheryl\'s State Department e-mail, and I\'ve heard nothing back. Is there a different channel I should use? Strobe PS: here\'s the last one I sent, with an attachment of the earlier one Cheryl, I\'m resending a message that I first sent on April 14. I can imagine how flooded your inbox is, but I\'d be grateful if you could give me some idea of whether what I\'m proposing below might work. If there\'s any chance, I\'ll send you the full list of people from the Board and Intl Advisory Council. BTW, I\'ve heard terrific reports about the Sec\'s Town Meeting in Iraq yesterday, including from my friend who I gather is slated to go to as ambassador. He\'s as good as they get. One other thing (speaking of ambassadorships), I\'m concerned about what I gather may happen with regard to the Tokyo embassy?not least because the Japanese are getting concerned. I realize the locus of decision-making there is the White House, but given the terrific start the HRC gave to the US-Japan relationship by going to Tokyo first on her trip to Asia, I\'d be sorry to see any, setback there. Here follows my earlier message.... Hi, Cheryl. I wanted to take a quiet sounding with you about possibly getting a bit of time for the Brookings board of trustees and International Advisory Council on June 4. If there\'s any possibility at all, I\'ll come in, via any channel you suggest, with a formal request, but here\'s the essence of it: we\'ve got a very distinguished board which she\'s met with before (a week after the 2004 election), plus a group of 20+ high-level international types etc.). We could do it in a way that minimizes the imposition on her time?i.e., bring the group into the department an assemble in the Loy Henderson auditorium (or whatever it\'s called these days, or a similar 1st floor venue), and she comes down and talks to us for 15 minutes and take 15 minutes of questions, over and out. We did this'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Front-wheel_drive',3,1,'21 - C05739578.txt','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaSending direct. Just in. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DRUID From tyler clnunheller &It kgt','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaSending direct. Just in. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DRUID From tyler clnunheller &It; kgt;'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Front-wheel_drive',3,1,'22 - C05739579.txt','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaSending direct. Just in. Serafrom my Verizori Wireless 4G LTE DAVID','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaSending direct. Just in. Serafrom my Verizori Wireless 4G LTE DAVID'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Front-wheel_drive',3,1,'27 - C05739588.txt','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaWill do. We should get this around asap. Sending direct. Just Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaWill do. We should get this around asap. Sending direct. Just Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Frontage_road',3,1,'3332 - C05765859.txt','Re:Yes no problem to take the van III meet you at la guardia Can I pls have the service drive me in my van to the airport? Is that possible? Mitchell calling one more time now.','Re:Yes no problem to take the van III meet you at la guardia Can I pls have the service drive me in my van to the airport? Is that possible? Mitchell calling one more time now.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Frontage_road',3,1,'3339 - C05765866.txt','Re:I have to call DiFi about dinner. Any ideas?t Yes no problem to take the van III meet you at la guardia Can I pls have .the service drive me in my van to the airport? Is that possible? Mitchell calling one more time now.','Re:I have to call DiFi about dinner. Any ideas?t Yes no problem to take the van III meet you at la guardia Can I pls have .the service drive me in my van to the airport? Is that possible? Mitchell calling one more time now.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Frontage_road',3,1,'3340 - C05765867.txt','Re:she likes. I have to call DiFi about dinner. Any ideas?t Yes no problem to take the van III meet you at la guardia Can I pis have the service drive me in my van to the airport? Is that possible? Mitchell calling one more time now.','Re:she likes. I have to call DiFi about dinner. Any ideas?t Yes no problem to take the van III meet you at la guardia Can I pis have the service drive me in my van to the airport? Is that possible? Mitchell calling one more time now.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'FrontlineSMS',1,1,'3714 - C05766604.txt','4636 and state getting a lot of good press -- now in the GuardianFyi http://www.guardian.co.uldnews/datab1og/2010/jan/29/haiti-crowdsourcing Even has a screen shot of dipnote! How to Friday: How to build a crisis reporting system Developers, technologists and volunteers around the world came together to build a crisis reporting for Haiti. Here\'s how they did it ? Comments (1) ? Buzz up! Digg it The Ushahidi crowdsourced crisis reporting in Haiti Technologists around the world came together and rapidly built a system for Haitians to request help in the wake of devastating earthquake. Using the internet to organise themselves, developers, communications experts and humanitarian organisations created a system to gather emergency requests using text messages that won praise from emergency officials and support from the US State Department. Hours after the quake, Josh Nesbit, who heads up a non-profit using mobile phones to help deliver medical care in Africa, heads sent this tweet: Reaching out to FrontlineSMS users in #Haiti with hopes of establishing local SMS gateway for http://haiti.ushahidi.com','4636 and state getting a lot of good press -- now in the GuardianFyi http://www.guardian.co.uldnews/datab1og/2010/jan/29/haiti-crowdsourcing Even has a screen shot of dipnote! How to Friday: How to build a crisis reporting system Developers, technologists and volunteers around the world came together to build a crisis reporting for Haiti. Here\'s how they did it ? Comments (1) ? Buzz up! Digg it The Ushahidi crowdsourced crisis reporting in Haiti Technologists around the world came together and rapidly built a system for Haitians to request help in the wake of devastating earthquake. Using the internet to organise themselves, developers, communications experts and humanitarian organisations created a system to gather emergency requests using text messages that won praise from emergency officials and support from the US State Department. Hours after the quake, Josh Nesbit, who heads up a non-profit using mobile phones to help deliver medical care in Africa, heads sent this tweet: Reaching out to FrontlineSMS users in #Haiti with hopes of establishing local SMS gateway for http://haiti.ushahidi.com'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Fudan_University',1,1,'3673 - C05766524.txt','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had hijacked negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of hijacking efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked, he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a hijacker. Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme, she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing. The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests, Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited. China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions, said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo, wrote Li.','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had \"hijacked\" negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of \"hijacking\" efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. \"We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked,\" he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a \"hijacker.\" Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. \"The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme,\" she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. \"Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing.\" The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. \"Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests,\" Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. \"The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited.\" China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. \"Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions,\" said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. \"Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo,\" wrote Li.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Fulbright_Program',1,1,'1795 - C05761909.txt','The speech hit a home run todayFYI Thank you! Dr. Allan E. Goodman President and CEO Institute of International Education 809 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017-3580 Phone: Fax: (212)984-5566 INi1 $Xl( 0,h Anniversary Learn more about IIE and our work. Visit us online today! www.iie.orq Fulbright Program: www.fulbrightonline.org / Scholar Rescue Fund: www.iie.org/srf IIE Membership Network: www.iienetwork.orq IIE Publications: vovw.iiebooks.org / Your Definitive Study Abroad Resources: www.iiepassport.orq 11','The speech hit a home run todayFYI Thank you! Dr. Allan E. Goodman President and CEO Institute of International Education 809 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017-3580 Phone: Fax: (212)984-5566 INi1 $Xl( 0,h Anniversary Learn more about IIE and our work. Visit us online today! www.iie.orq Fulbright Program: www.fulbrightonline.org / Scholar Rescue Fund: www.iie.org/srf IIE Membership Network: www.iienetwork.orq IIE Publications: vovw.iiebooks.org / Your Definitive Study Abroad Resources: www.iiepassport.orq 11'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Full_stop',1,1,'3758 - C05766679.txt','H: BREAKTHROUGH IN NI TALKS! SidMissed Shaun, but was just on the phone with his COS, who said there are still some details to be worked out Monday. She wouldn\'t put a full stop on it, but things are looking very good. Looks like tomorrow will be a down day and then they\'ll reconvene Monday to try to bang out the last details and announce. Sounds real--cross your fingers. Let me know what you hear. CONFIDENTIAL January 30, 2010 For: Hillary','H: BREAKTHROUGH IN NI TALKS! SidMissed Shaun, but was just on the phone with his COS, who said there are still some details to be worked out Monday. She \"wouldn\'t put a full stop on it,\" but things are looking very good. Looks like tomorrow will be a down day and then they\'ll reconvene Monday to try to bang out the last details and announce. Sounds real--cross your fingers. Let me know what you hear. CONFIDENTIAL January 30, 2010 For: Hillary'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Functional_medicine',1,1,'2047 - C05762686.txt','Secretary SebeliusHappy to call. Will check in with hrc. Dear Huma, It was great to see you today however briefly Tim Collins just called me after his meeting with Secretary Sebelius tonight and she was interested in what we are trying to do. Tim suggested it would be helpful if you or the Secretary called to introduce me to her. Then I could set up a meeting tomorrow while I am still here. I am leaving at 630 pm.. I would really appreciate it ? I think it could help move things along! Be well, Mark PS I am on my cell Mark Hyman, MD Vice Chair, Institute for Functional Medicine Founder and Medical Director The UltraWellness Center 45 Walker Street Lenox MA 012 0 108','Secretary SebeliusHappy to call. Will check in with hrc. Dear Huma, It was great to see you today however briefly Tim Collins just called me after his meeting with Secretary Sebelius tonight and she was interested in what we are trying to do. Tim suggested it would be helpful if you or the Secretary called to introduce me to her. Then I could set up a meeting tomorrow while I am still here. I am leaving at 630 pm.. I would really appreciate it ? I think it could help move things along! Be well, Mark PS I am on my cell Mark Hyman, MD Vice Chair, Institute for Functional Medicine Founder and Medical Director The UltraWellness Center 45 Walker Street Lenox MA 012 0 108'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Fundamentalism',2,1,'29 - C05739590.txt','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation, is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by we. From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger, theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled Innocence of Muslims) by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different we. From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere. Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published asThis Is Water, novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the natural, basic self-centeredness that puts me at the center of the world. This unconscious default setting fosters the sort of blind certainty that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that default setting ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of \"The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation,\" is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by \"we.\" From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, \"There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger,\" theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled \"Innocence of Muslims\") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different \"we.\" From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, \"I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere.\" \"Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet,\" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. \"The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.\" In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as\"This Is Water,\" novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the \"natural, basic self-centeredness\" that puts \"me\" at the center of the world. This unconscious \"default setting\" fosters the sort of \"blind certainty\" that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that \"default setting\" ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Fundamentalism',2,1,'3176 - C05765224.txt','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Funny_Lady',1,1,'2504 - C05763901.txt','AP/NKReport: North Korea willing to hold talks with US AP By KWANG-TAE KIM Associated Press Sat Jul 25, 4:51 am ET SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has indicated its interest in holding direct talks with the United States, a news report said, after the two sides traded barbs over Pyongyang\'s nuclear weapons programs at a security forum. We are not against a dialogue. We are not against any negotiation for the issues of common concern, Japan\'s Kyodo news agency quoted North Korean ambassador to the United Nations Sin Son Ho as saying Friday. But the ambassador, speaking in New York, dismissed the possibility of a return to stalled nuclear negotiations involving the two Koreas, the U.S., Japan, China and Russia, saying the six-party talks are gone forever. The U.S. has offered to hold talks with the North within the six-nation process if it returns to the negotiating table and takes irreversible steps for denuclearization. Last weekend, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell indicated that the chances for direct talks between North Korea and the U.S. were slim. Our bilateral negotiations are between the U.S. and South Korea about our collective approach to the North, Campbell told reporters in Seoul. Sin said the five other parties to the nuclear talks cheated North Korea, accusing them of not implementing what they had agreed under a disarmament-for-aid deal. No more details were given in the Kyodo report. Sin was not available for comment Saturday. The North Korean mission to the U.N. declined to comment. North Korea quit the nuclear talks in April to protest a U.N. statement condemning a rocket launch. North Korea insisted it sent a satellite into orbit, while the U.S. and its allies said it was actually a long-range missile test. North Korea conducted its second nuclear test in May and a barrage of missile tests in July, drawing international condemnation and new U.N. sanctions. U.S. and Chinese officials are expected to discuss North Korea\'s nuclear programs and other regional security issues at a strategic dialogue next week in Washington. North Korea will be a significant topic, but obviously one among many, State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said Friday in Washington. The U.S. and North Korea engaged in a sharp war of words earlier this week over U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s recent comment likening the regime in Pyongyang to small children demanding attention. At a regional security conference in Thailand, Clinton also said the North has no friends left. North Korea\'s Foreign Ministry described her Thursday as a funny lady who sometimes looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping. 298','AP/NKReport: North Korea willing to hold talks with US AP By KWANG-TAE KIM Associated Press Sat Jul 25, 4:51 am ET SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has indicated its interest in holding direct talks with the United States, a news report said, after the two sides traded barbs over Pyongyang\'s nuclear weapons programs at a security forum. \"We are not against a dialogue. We are not against any negotiation for the issues of common concern,\" Japan\'s Kyodo news agency quoted North Korean ambassador to the United Nations Sin Son Ho as saying Friday. But the ambassador, speaking in New York, dismissed the possibility of a return to stalled nuclear negotiations involving the two Koreas, the U.S., Japan, China and Russia, saying \"the six-party talks are gone forever.\" The U.S. has offered to hold talks with the North within the six-nation process if it returns to the negotiating table and takes irreversible steps for denuclearization. Last weekend, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell indicated that the chances for direct talks between North Korea and the U.S. were slim. \"Our bilateral negotiations are between the U.S. and South Korea about our collective approach\" to the North, Campbell told reporters in Seoul. Sin said the five other parties to the nuclear talks \"cheated\" North Korea, accusing them of not implementing what they had agreed under a disarmament-for-aid deal. No more details were given in the Kyodo report. Sin was not available for comment Saturday. The North Korean mission to the U.N. declined to comment. North Korea quit the nuclear talks in April to protest a U.N. statement condemning a rocket launch. North Korea insisted it sent a satellite into orbit, while the U.S. and its allies said it was actually a long-range missile test. North Korea conducted its second nuclear test in May and a barrage of missile tests in July, drawing international condemnation and new U.N. sanctions. U.S. and Chinese officials are expected to discuss North Korea\'s nuclear programs and other regional security issues at a strategic dialogue next week in Washington. \"North Korea will be a significant topic, but obviously one among many,\" State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said Friday in Washington. The U.S. and North Korea engaged in a sharp war of words earlier this week over U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s recent comment likening the regime in Pyongyang to \"small children\" demanding attention. At a regional security conference in Thailand, Clinton also said the North \"has no friends left.\" North Korea\'s Foreign Ministry described her Thursday as \"a funny lady\" who sometimes \"looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping.\" 298'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'FYI',1,1,'1206 - C05760510.txt','Karl and Frank,Let me know what the outcome of this inquiry is. Also, I have sent Richard two emails over the last few weeks and never reed a response. Can you check to find out whether he ever got it? Thx. FYI Jake--Pis share with H.','Karl and Frank,Let me know what the outcome of this inquiry is. Also, I have sent Richard two emails over the last few weeks and never reed a response. Can you check to find out whether he ever got it? Thx. FYI Jake--Pis share with H.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'FYI_(Canadian_TV_channel)',4,1,'1295 - C05760682.txt','Re: FW: RE:Let\'s discuss asap. I\'m free until 11 this am. Fyi for discussion B5 B6 No ? unfortunately ?','Re: FW: RE:Let\'s discuss asap. I\'m free until 11 this am. Fyi for discussion B5 B6 No ? unfortunately ?'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'FYI_(Canadian_TV_channel)',4,1,'2314 - C05763133.txt','A possible candidate B6 A possible andidate A possible candidateYes - I have a call with at 845 so can call after that Let\'s follow up. Also what happened w should we try to promoteF7? Can we talk tonight? ? Did Jack ever talk to her? And what about ? And Fyi Dear all, AM','A possible candidate B6 A possible andidate A possible candidateYes - I have a call with at 845 so can call after that Let\'s follow up. Also what happened w should we try to promoteF7? Can we talk tonight? ? Did Jack ever talk to her? And what about ? And Fyi Dear all, AM'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'FYI_(Canadian_TV_channel)',4,1,'2872 - C05764621.txt','Interim Clearance Denied -What\'s that about? Just fyi ? I am sure it will be fine eventually FYI ? interim clearance denied.','Interim Clearance Denied -What\'s that about? Just fyi ? I am sure it will be fine eventually FYI ? interim clearance denied.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'FYI_(Canadian_TV_channel)',4,1,'3009 - C05764868.txt','UN-Guinea updateFyi Jake, Joe, FYI, the UN Secretary General (SYG) has taken first steps towards an international commission of inquiry into the violence in Guinea with the dispatch of A /SYG Mekerios to the region. He will travel first to ECOWAS, then to Guinea as commission will need some level of cooperation from the authorities to gain access to the country. Esther','UN-Guinea updateFyi Jake, Joe, FYI, the UN Secretary General (SYG) has taken first steps towards an international commission of inquiry into the violence in Guinea with the dispatch of A /SYG Mekerios to the region. He will travel first to ECOWAS, then to Guinea as commission will need some level of cooperation from the authorities to gain access to the country. Esther'),(4.982654435017846,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,2,'1004 - C05760213.txt','S message to World Food PrizeJust landed. Let me know if you want to talk tonight. Fyi S message just played as part of opening ceremony. It was very well received. WFP\'s Amb Ken Quinn discussed the Secretary\'s powerful statement in June when the winner of this year\'s prize was announced. Quinn went on to say that I have been working on these issues for over 32 years, and I think that the Secretary understands these issues and is more committed to fighting hunger than any of her predecessors. Meeting off to a good start. Bill','S message to World Food PrizeJust landed. Let me know if you want to talk tonight. Fyi S message just played as part of opening ceremony. It was very well received. WFP\'s Amb Ken Quinn discussed the Secretary\'s powerful statement in June when the winner of this year\'s prize was announced. Quinn went on to say that \"I have been working on these issues for over 32 years, and I think that the Secretary understands these issues and is more committed to fighting hunger than any of her predecessors\". Meeting off to a good start. Bill'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1011 - C05760220.txt','S Afghanistan mtg ParisWhy would we draw lines at all? Invite everyone who is part of effort. Fyi As some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.','S Afghanistan mtg ParisWhy would we draw lines at all? Invite everyone who is part of effort. Fyi As some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1012 - C05760221.txt','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiThat\'s very nice--high praise indeed, and in the Cong Record for prosperity! FYI IRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes.','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiThat\'s very nice--high praise indeed, and in the Cong Record for prosperity! FYI IRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1020 - C05760232.txt','Qaddafi at UNGA - Congressman Rothman and Senator Lautenberg ObjectionsThe 25 mile rule would include Englewood which is very close to the River. I don\'t see what we could do and if we conclude there isn\'t anything, we should say that soon w regret, etc. fyi Jim, Cheryl and Bill: We have a Congressional issue that is moving a bit too slowly through the building that you should know about. Rep. Steve Rothman (D-111) and Senator Lautenberg have contacted us alarmed by the news that Qaddafi will come to UNGA and allegedly overnight at the residence of the Libyan PermRep in Englewood. Rothman has called our office directly and threatened holy war and Fox news if the State Department allows this. A few minutes ago we also got a letter from Sen. Lautenberg to the Secretary expressing similar concerns. The anger is of course over the hero\'s welcome for Megrahi. An action memo for Jim to consider on how to deal with Qaddafi\'s visit is in the works, but I fear Rothman will head for the microphones before Jim gets the memo. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204','Qaddafi at UNGA - Congressman Rothman and Senator Lautenberg ObjectionsThe 25 mile rule would include Englewood which is very close to the River. I don\'t see what we could do and if we conclude there isn\'t anything, we should say that soon w regret, etc. fyi Jim, Cheryl and Bill: We have a Congressional issue that is moving a bit too slowly through the building that you should know about. Rep. Steve Rothman (D-111) and Senator Lautenberg have contacted us alarmed by the news that Qaddafi will come to UNGA and allegedly overnight at the residence of the Libyan PermRep in Englewood. Rothman has called our office directly and threatened holy war and Fox news \"if the State Department allows this.\" A few minutes ago we also got a letter from Sen. Lautenberg to the Secretary expressing similar concerns. The anger is of course over the \"hero\'s welcome\" for Megrahi. An action memo for Jim to consider on how to deal with Qaddafi\'s visit is in the works, but I fear Rothman will head for the microphones before Jim gets the memo. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1027 - C05760242.txt','Wheels-Up for OAS Mission in Honduras at 1858 EasternCan you talk? I\'ll be home until 10:30 when I start driving to the Hamptons. Fyi Embassy Tegucigalpa notes that USG air support for the mission was greatly appreciated by the ministers and made us look really good. Charge\'s detailed readout on members\' meetings is attached. Gregory Macris, Senior Watch Officer','Wheels-Up for OAS Mission in Honduras at 1858 EasternCan you talk? I\'ll be home until 10:30 when I start driving to the Hamptons. Fyi Embassy Tegucigalpa notes that USG air support for the mission was greatly appreciated by the ministers and \"made us look really good.\" Charge\'s detailed readout on members\' meetings is attached. Gregory Macris, Senior Watch Officer'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1034 - C05760250.txt','FYI: Charlie RoseI ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid','FYI: Charlie RoseI ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1051 - C05760281.txt','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe Wilson1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 FYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/09/2024 Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 20th ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. I am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe Wilson1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 FYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/09/2024 Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 20th ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. I am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1066 - C05760303.txt','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a contract with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of top slicing the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies. There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. This was done for News International, a Tory insider said yesterday. Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened. In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the abysmal record of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its total failure to stop the BBC buying the Lonely','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a \"contract\" with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of \"top slicing\" the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies \"focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies\". There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. \"This was done for News International,\" a Tory insider said yesterday. \"Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened.\" In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the \"abysmal record\" of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its \"total failure\" to stop the BBC buying the Lonely'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1082 - C05760329.txt','Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Brussels (SBU) Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and BrusselsLet\'s do conf call re this w Jack and whomever else you and he decide. FYI SENSITIVE Gentlemen, Before the end of the day I will send you the latest working version of Jack\'s trip to IIAP&B. We depart here late Tuesday, Sept 1 and return Thurs, Sept 10. Rough version of places and people is: Sept 2-3 Iraq Lew, Verma, Campbell, Elisa Slotkin (NEA), possibly Paul Jones (SRAP) and/or David Robinson (PRM) Sept 4-5 India','Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Brussels (SBU) Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and BrusselsLet\'s do conf call re this w Jack and whomever else you and he decide. FYI SENSITIVE Gentlemen, Before the end of the day I will send you the latest working version of Jack\'s trip to IIAP&B. We depart here late Tuesday, Sept 1 and return Thurs, Sept 10. Rough version of places and people is: Sept 2-3 Iraq Lew, Verma, Campbell, Elisa Slotkin (NEA), possibly Paul Jones (SRAP) and/or David Robinson (PRM) Sept 4-5 India'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1097 - C05760348.txt','Qadahfi and New JerseyI agree. FYI I agree with bill Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT','Qadahfi and New JerseyI agree. FYI I agree with bill Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1101 - C05760352.txt','FyiThx. I just emailed her. Fyi- today is s birthday. (Sunday nov. 15th) I believe she in on official travel right now. ###','FyiThx. I just emailed her. Fyi- today is s birthday. (Sunday nov. 15th) I believe she in on official travel right now. ###'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1108 - C05760359.txt','Interesting from LandlerAnyway this can be shared w Denis? Anything else I need to know? I\'m up for the day. Fyi to you I was just talking to Mark Landler and relayed at the behest of the IG that they wanted to be sure Mark understood that the current IG inspection of Kabul is routine and that it always includes a leadership/management survey of the boss. Mark laughed and said he understood that, because of his knowledge of the inspection that is wrapping up in my bureau. It is why he put mention of the inspection at the tail end of the story. B5 B6 PJ','Interesting from LandlerAnyway this can be shared w Denis? Anything else I need to know? I\'m up for the day. Fyi to you I was just talking to Mark Landler and relayed at the behest of the IG that they wanted to be sure Mark understood that the current IG inspection of Kabul is routine and that it always includes a leadership/management survey of the boss. Mark laughed and said he understood that, because of his knowledge of the inspection that is wrapping up in my bureau. It is why he put mention of the inspection at the tail end of the story. B5 B6 PJ'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1116 - C05760368.txt','Jake--When can I make the Karzai call? FYI H called me yesterday when I was out of pocket. Available now if she still wants to talk. Thanks, R','Jake--When can I make the Karzai call? FYI H called me yesterday when I was out of pocket. Available now if she still wants to talk. Thanks, R'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1117 - C05760369.txt','Death of Johnnie Mae Walker Spargo 11.8.09Pls do letter to Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T From: Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:54:03 -0500 See para 7. HRC is bound to know national org I think, also good friend of and still works for the From:','Death of Johnnie Mae Walker Spargo 11.8.09Pls do letter to Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T From: Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:54:03 -0500 See para 7. HRC is bound to know national org I think, also good friend of and still works for the From:'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1119 - C05760371.txt','Qadahfi and New JerseyKudos to all. FYI Media now calling to confirm details put out in this statement. Ian Libyan Reps tell Rothman Quaddafi not coming to Englewood FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 28, 2009 4:04 pm EST Contact: Bob Decheine (202) 550-7869 Washington, D.C. based representatives of the Libyan government have informed Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) that Col. Moammar Quaddafi, will not be staying in Englewood, New Jersey if he comes to the United States for the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly next month. This information has not yet been confirmed by the White House or the State Department. I am very pleased that Moammar Quaddafi will apparently not be coming to Englewood. His appearance would have presented unnecessary safety and security issues for the residents of Englewood and the Libyan diplomats, said Rothman. I want to thank President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the literally dozens of their appointees I have had the pleasure to work so closely with over the past seven days in achieving this result. I also want to thank the Libyan government for their hard work and consideration in resolving this matter in such a positive fashion. Thanks, Pat. Adding Erica. Colleagues On the assumption that the Department is ready to take the position that we will not permit him to use the NJ property, recommend the following after consultations with the lawyers and experts who handle our hostship responsibilities The Department of State has consulted with the Government of Libya regarding the impending visit of Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi to attend the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. In keeping with prior arrangements, the Englewood, New Jersey property is not available for any use in connection with the upcoming visit I don\'t think that we want/need to get into particulars about boroughs within NYC Regards Pat p.s. am not sure he is President, I think [but am not sure] that is isn\'t just called Colonel PJ Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT','Qadahfi and New JerseyKudos to all. FYI Media now calling to confirm details put out in this statement. Ian Libyan Reps tell Rothman Quaddafi not coming to Englewood FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 28, 2009 4:04 pm EST Contact: Bob Decheine (202) 550-7869 Washington, D.C. based representatives of the Libyan government have informed Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) that Col. Moammar Quaddafi, will not be staying in Englewood, New Jersey if he comes to the United States for the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly next month. This information has not yet been confirmed by the White House or the State Department. \"I am very pleased that Moammar Quaddafi will apparently not be coming to Englewood. His appearance would have presented unnecessary safety and security issues for the residents of Englewood and the Libyan diplomats,\" said Rothman. I want to thank President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the literally dozens of their appointees I have had the pleasure to work so closely with over the past seven days in achieving this result. I also want to thank the Libyan government for their hard work and consideration in resolving this matter in such a positive fashion.\" Thanks, Pat. Adding Erica. Colleagues On the assumption that the Department is ready to take the position that we will not permit him to use the NJ property, recommend the following after consultations with the lawyers and experts who handle our \"hostship\" responsibilities The Department of State has consulted with the Government of Libya regarding the impending visit of Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi to attend the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. In keeping with prior arrangements, the Englewood, New Jersey property is not available for any use in connection with the upcoming visit I don\'t think that we want/need to get into particulars about boroughs within NYC Regards Pat p.s. am not sure he is \"President\", I think [but am not sure] that is isn\'t just called \"Colonel\" PJ Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1125 - C05760377.txt','Jake--Let\'s make calls tomorrow. And I\'d like a transcript of Karzai\'s CNN interview today. How\'s the prep going? We could reach out in the next couple of hours or alternatively early tomorrow. The Eikenberry points sent last night, plus Holbrooke\'s add\'n, provide a good roadmap. Let us know how you\'d like to proceed. When can I make the Karzai call? FYI H called me yesterday when I was out of pocket. Available now if she still wants to talk','Jake--Let\'s make calls tomorrow. And I\'d like a transcript of Karzai\'s CNN interview today. How\'s the prep going? We could reach out in the next couple of hours or alternatively early tomorrow. The Eikenberry points sent last night, plus Holbrooke\'s add\'n, provide a good roadmap. Let us know how you\'d like to proceed. When can I make the Karzai call? FYI H called me yesterday when I was out of pocket. Available now if she still wants to talk'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1136 - C05760397.txt','Re: FW:Cheryl--I emailed Maggie. Pls let me know what you find out. FYI','Re: FW:Cheryl--I emailed Maggie. Pls let me know what you find out. FYI'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1231 - C05760541.txt','Hello/FYI/InviteWONDERFUL (if you can and only if ) Late \'cause of all those overly-hard working State-ites.... 7 to 9:30. xoxo, T In a message dated 12/13/2009 2:17:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, HDR22@clintonemail.com writes: Thank you for doing the party again, and I am planning to come by before or after the Obamas\' party. What are the hours for your party? A big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before. SO, just in case, and I\'d imagine it\'s not possible, it\'ll be Monday night, 7:00 to 9:30, December 21. No matter what, wanted you to know we are gathering yet again with our Senator Clinton bond. love, T','Hello/FYI/InviteWONDERFUL (if you can and only if ) Late \'cause of all those overly-hard working State-ites.... 7 to 9:30. xoxo, T In a message dated 12/13/2009 2:17:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, HDR22@clintonemail.com writes: Thank you for doing the party again, and I am planning to come by before or after the Obamas\' party. What are the hours for your party? A big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before. SO, just in case, and I\'d imagine it\'s not possible, it\'ll be Monday night, 7:00 to 9:30, December 21. No matter what, wanted you to know we are gathering yet again with our Senator Clinton bond. love, T'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1258 - C05760589.txt','Jim at CENTCOM Deputy\'s Joint Weekly MeetingFYI FYI: On Tues., March 31, @ 9:00am, DepSec Steinberg will address the CENTCOM Central and South Asia Chiefs of Defense Conference at the Fairfax Hotel and will not be at the S Daily meeting w/Senior Staff. Thank you - Diane Diane J. Alexander Staff Assistant Office of the Deputy Secretaiy D - Room 7220 Tel: (202) 647-9640 Fax: (202) 647-6047 A lexanderDJ3@state.gov 35','Jim at CENTCOM Deputy\'s Joint Weekly MeetingFYI FYI: On Tues., March 31, @ 9:00am, DepSec Steinberg will address the CENTCOM Central and South Asia Chiefs of Defense Conference at the Fairfax Hotel and will not be at the S Daily meeting w/Senior Staff. Thank you - Diane Diane J. Alexander Staff Assistant Office of the Deputy Secretaiy D - Room 7220 Tel: (202) 647-9640 Fax: (202) 647-6047 A lexanderDJ3@state.gov 35'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1266 - C05760600.txt','MexicoIf this is an important message we can highlight in her speech today. I\'ll consult here, Cheryl, if you can follow up with Jose. FYI Hrc\'s message so far has been brilliant. She has shaken up the status quo with her blunt comments on drugs. She is building valuable capital with Mexicans. In a future visit she must challenge Mexicans, especially students, to help strenghthen their instititutions. She can commit to stand with them as they do so by lending a helpful hand IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.','MexicoIf this is an important message we can highlight in her speech today. I\'ll consult here, Cheryl, if you can follow up with Jose. FYI Hrc\'s message so far has been brilliant. She has shaken up the status quo with her blunt comments on drugs. She is building valuable capital with Mexicans. In a future visit she must challenge Mexicans, especially students, to help strenghthen their instititutions. She can commit to stand with them as they do so by lending a helpful hand IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1267 - C05760601.txt','MexicoIf this is an important message we can highlight in her speech today. I\'ll consult here, Cheryl, if you can follow up with Jose. FYI Hrc\'s message so far has been brilliant. She has shaken up the status quo with her blunt comments on drugs. She is building valuable capital with Mexicans. In a future visit she must challenge Mexicans, especially students, to help strenghthen their instititutions. She can commit to stand with them as they do so by lending a helpful hand','MexicoIf this is an important message we can highlight in her speech today. I\'ll consult here, Cheryl, if you can follow up with Jose. FYI Hrc\'s message so far has been brilliant. She has shaken up the status quo with her blunt comments on drugs. She is building valuable capital with Mexicans. In a future visit she must challenge Mexicans, especially students, to help strenghthen their instititutions. She can commit to stand with them as they do so by lending a helpful hand'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1277 - C05760648.txt','SER speech for Peres conferenceMitchell\'s team should review. FYI below Hi Cheryl, Here is the draft of Susan\'s speech for Peres conf. We r circulating today. w/in State NSC. Please let me know if you have any thoughts/ concerns Brooke DRAFT FOR REVIEW 10/15/09 9 p.m. The Responsibility We Share for Our Common Future Remarks by Ambassador Susan E. Rice,','SER speech for Peres conferenceMitchell\'s team should review. FYI below Hi Cheryl, Here is the draft of Susan\'s speech for Peres conf. We r circulating today. w/in State NSC. Please let me know if you have any thoughts/ concerns Brooke DRAFT FOR REVIEW 10/15/09 9 p.m. The Responsibility We Share for Our Common Future Remarks by Ambassador Susan E. Rice,'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1285 - C05760664.txt','DPRK/CHINA: AMCIT BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #13FYI Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 03/30/2034 Colleagues, FYI. Today\'s update includes DPRK/CHINA BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #13 -- April 1, 2009 -- CONSULAR ACTIVITY','DPRK/CHINA: AMCIT BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #13FYI Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 03/30/2034 Colleagues, FYI. Today\'s update includes DPRK/CHINA BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #13 -- April 1, 2009 -- CONSULAR ACTIVITY'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1286 - C05760665.txt','Kerry, Lugar Amendment PASSES To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s Kerry, Lugar Amendment PASSES To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s International Affairs Kerry, Lugar Amendment To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s International Affairs BudgetInternational Affairs Budget FYI Budget Guys -- We done good today. We appreciate all of the 7th floor support and calls ? clearly made the difference. On to the next battle Kerry-Lugar amendment passed by voice vote! Here is Kerry\'s floor statement when he introduced the amendment on the floor this morning. Below the statement, I\'ve copied Conrad\'s response. ----__ ? tiniteb tate5 enate Committee on foreign iaciation5 WASHINGTON, DC :770 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2009','Kerry, Lugar Amendment PASSES To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s Kerry, Lugar Amendment PASSES To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s International Affairs Kerry, Lugar Amendment To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s International Affairs BudgetInternational Affairs Budget FYI Budget Guys -- We done good today. We appreciate all of the 7th floor support and calls ? clearly made the difference. On to the next battle Kerry-Lugar amendment passed by voice vote! Here is Kerry\'s floor statement when he introduced the amendment on the floor this morning. Below the statement, I\'ve copied Conrad\'s response. ----__ ? tiniteb tate5 enate Committee on foreign iaciation5 WASHINGTON, DC :770 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2009'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1287 - C05760666.txt','Exciting NewsWill do. Pis contact Dave to set up a time for hm to come in to see me. Thx. Hi Hillary, you are doing an amazing job as our Secretary of State and we are all immensely proud of you. Really enjoyed your recent remarks regarding Afghanistan. Your words were spot on. Fyi, I will be in Kabul, Afghanistan from 7 thru 14 April and am being hosted by Flamed Wardak, the son of the Afghanistan Secretary of Defense. Looking forward to the visit. There is some exciting personal news that I wanted to share with you. Although it has not yet been announced, I wanted you to know that I recently interviewed with Cisco President ( John Chambers) and accepted a senior executive position ( effective 4 May ) to be the face and thought leader for Cisco in the field of Intelligent Urbanization with my focus area being on Physical Safety and Security. My wife (Faith) and I will live in Bangalore, India ( we are very excited ) and my area of responsibility will be the emerging markets of Asia, Middle East and Africa . Since I will operate from India that particular country will be a major focal point. The use of the Network to improve the quality of life of Millions of people in areas such as Education, Health Care and Security will be a major thrust of  Intelligent Urbanization. Faith and I are pumped up about our new overseas adventure and the chance to work for a world class company and a superb business leader like John Chambers. It is really a wonderful opportunity to positively impact many lives around the Globe. Hope to perhaps call on you for a few minutes before I head over to India. All the best and God Bless. Sincerely, Dave 21','Exciting NewsWill do. Pis contact Dave to set up a time for hm to come in to see me. Thx. Hi Hillary, you are doing an amazing job as our Secretary of State and we are all immensely proud of you. Really enjoyed your recent remarks regarding Afghanistan. Your words were spot on. Fyi, I will be in Kabul, Afghanistan from 7 thru 14 April and am being hosted by Flamed Wardak, the son of the Afghanistan Secretary of Defense. Looking forward to the visit. There is some exciting personal news that I wanted to share with you. Although it has not yet been announced, I wanted you to know that I recently interviewed with Cisco President ( John Chambers) and accepted a senior executive position ( effective 4 May ) to be the face and thought leader for Cisco in the field of \"Intelligent Urbanization\" with my focus area being on Physical Safety and Security. My wife (Faith) and I will live in Bangalore, India ( we are very excited ) and my area of responsibility will be the emerging markets of Asia, Middle East and Africa . Since I will operate from India that particular country will be a major focal point. The use of the Network to improve the quality of life of Millions of people in areas such as Education, Health Care and Security will be a major thrust of \" Intelligent Urbanization\". Faith and I are pumped up about our new overseas adventure and the chance to work for a world class company and a superb business leader like John Chambers. It is really a wonderful opportunity to positively impact many lives around the Globe. Hope to perhaps call on you for a few minutes before I head over to India. All the best and God Bless. Sincerely, Dave 21'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1305 - C05760695.txt','ChinaI agree it is worth considering. FYI Thanks. Btw - I think Secy is really at top of her game. So proud of her. Best, jose Thanks jose Cheryl is right, she won\'t have much if any independant stops on her schedule while she\'s in china with the president but if that changes, will get in touch. Got it - not sure where she will go as she is likely to travel mostly with the president but we will put Expo under consideration and looping in Huma. cdm Hi Cheryl - if Secy Clinton does something related to Expo in Shanghai in Nov during APEC, assuming she goes, I\'d really like to try to meet her there. Incidentally, If she goes to Shanghai, it would be viewed as odd for her not to visit the Expo site, given the personal interest she has taken in the matter. xo - jose IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.','ChinaI agree it is worth considering. FYI Thanks. Btw - I think Secy is really at top of her game. So proud of her. Best, jose Thanks jose Cheryl is right, she won\'t have much if any independant stops on her schedule while she\'s in china with the president but if that changes, will get in touch. Got it - not sure where she will go as she is likely to travel mostly with the president but we will put Expo under consideration and looping in Huma. cdm Hi Cheryl - if Secy Clinton does something related to Expo in Shanghai in Nov during APEC, assuming she goes, I\'d really like to try to meet her there. Incidentally, If she goes to Shanghai, it would be viewed as odd for her not to visit the Expo site, given the personal interest she has taken in the matter. xo - jose IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1345 - C05760767.txt','Haiti Dinner Invite ListAttachments: 2009-04-08 Dinner Invite List.docx Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC *advocate, chronicled Haitian political developments and immigration Tel: lyelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CUNY College *expert on Caribbean security Tel: Brian Concannon Director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti *Lead lawyer in Raboteau case Paul Collier Professor of Economics Oxford University *expert in development economics, author of Haiti special report commissioned by the UN SYG Fax: +44-(0)1865 281447 Nicholas Kristof','Haiti Dinner Invite ListAttachments: 2009-04-08 Dinner Invite List.docx Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC *advocate, chronicled Haitian political developments and immigration Tel: lyelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CUNY College *expert on Caribbean security Tel: Brian Concannon Director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti *Lead lawyer in Raboteau case Paul Collier Professor of Economics Oxford University *expert in development economics, author of Haiti special report commissioned by the UN SYG Fax: +44-(0)1865 281447 Nicholas Kristof'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1349 - C05760772.txt','Haiti Dinner Invite ListYes ? we can discuss ? and in the interim we\'ll check on the additional names you listed. We did not ask Will ask AMS re: Also asked yet ? he would be on staff list as opposed to outside guest (eg., WH folks will be with DOS foil(s) but they did not get back yet with any names. cdm Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC','Haiti Dinner Invite ListYes ? we can discuss ? and in the interim we\'ll check on the additional names you listed. We did not ask Will ask AMS re: Also asked yet ? he would be on staff list as opposed to outside guest (eg., WH folks will be with DOS foil(s) but they did not get back yet with any names. cdm Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1361 - C05760800.txt','DPRK - Final P5+3 text DPRK - Final P5+J textCan Susan talk on my way into the city--say around 7? Fyi, see below that erika barks ruggles circulated. Susan rice just put a call into you asking to talk tonite. Hey can you share this w HRC? Everything is on track for a Monday formal debate and Tuesday vote. B5 All - Here it is in a format for BB readers. - Erica B5 38','DPRK - Final P5+3 text DPRK - Final P5+J textCan Susan talk on my way into the city--say around 7? Fyi, see below that erika barks ruggles circulated. Susan rice just put a call into you asking to talk tonite. Hey can you share this w HRC? Everything is on track for a Monday formal debate and Tuesday vote. B5 All - Here it is in a format for BB readers. - Erica B5 38'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1382 - C05760841.txt','Alternatives Toward Direct Military Action In Somalia. Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia.Attachments: Somalia Pirates.doc FYI ? you want me to have a letter done back saying thank you for sending ? you appreciate his thoughts? See below Dear Professor Mills: I have substituted for a few weeks in a Poly Sci Class at a Community College here in California. Some of my very bright Students made some interesting comments. I have detailed some comments and observations in a letter to the Secretary. Should she or you have any questions, please call me direct at Sincerely, ROBERT A. DANFORD, ACFE. ASIS. ROBERT A. DANFORD April 14, 2009 The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of State Washington, D.C. Subject: Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia. Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College 57 Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College 57','Alternatives Toward Direct Military Action In Somalia. Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia.Attachments: Somalia Pirates.doc FYI ? you want me to have a letter done back saying thank you for sending ? you appreciate his thoughts? See below Dear Professor Mills: I have substituted for a few weeks in a Poly Sci Class at a Community College here in California. Some of my very bright Students made some interesting comments. I have detailed some comments and observations in a letter to the Secretary. Should she or you have any questions, please call me direct at Sincerely, ROBERT A. DANFORD, ACFE. ASIS. ROBERT A. DANFORD April 14, 2009 The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of State Washington, D.C. Subject: Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia. Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College 57 Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College 57'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1387 - C05761040.txt','Questions Taken at the 04-14-09 Daily Press BriefingAdding Melanne who is addressing. FYI ? How comfortable are you with us thinking about doing something more with this Pi For Press Guidance (and for tomorrow\'s Briefing Book): ? L/North Korea: Regarding the Presidential Statement adopted yesterday by the United Nations Security Council, that condemns North Korea for its recent missile launch, is it considered legally binding? 7n','Questions Taken at the 04-14-09 Daily Press BriefingAdding Melanne who is addressing. FYI ? How comfortable are you with us thinking about doing something more with this Pi For Press Guidance (and for tomorrow\'s Briefing Book): ? L/North Korea: Regarding the Presidential Statement adopted yesterday by the United Nations Security Council, that condemns North Korea for its recent missile launch, is it considered \"legally binding?\" 7n'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1391 - C05761048.txt','FW: RE:FYI Cheryl, Thanks for all the support this morning. I invited r?to have lunch with me today and we had a wonderful persoanl conversation and interaction on our policy. We are off to a very good start and he is much relieved and excited to go to Russia next week. Yeah!! Safe travels in Haiti... Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Cheryl, Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:16:21 -0400','FW: RE:FYI Cheryl, Thanks for all the support this morning. I invited r?to have lunch with me today and we had a wonderful persoanl conversation and interaction on our policy. We are off to a very good start and he is much relieved and excited to go to Russia next week. Yeah!! Safe travels in Haiti... Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Cheryl, Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:16:21 -0400'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1395 - C05761074.txt','Thank you so very much!!!!Fyi I gave Sec. Clinton an A+ in our dopey CNN report card last night. So did Donna Brazile. The only two A+\'s all night. Xo Thanks, Cheryl. Hope all is well and I\'m so glad you are serving our country once again! P3 can give me what I need. Paulie Thanks Paulie ? also looping in Pi Crowley Adding a whole bunch of folks who I know can assist you with the information you need. Capricia, We raised 500K from the email contest!! You all are amazing - the world adores you! You put a serious hole in hrc debt! A million thanks! capricia','Thank you so very much!!!!Fyi I gave Sec. Clinton an A+ in our dopey CNN report card last night. So did Donna Brazile. The only two A+\'s all night. Xo Thanks, Cheryl. Hope all is well and I\'m so glad you are serving our country once again! P3 can give me what I need. Paulie Thanks Paulie ? also looping in Pi Crowley Adding a whole bunch of folks who I know can assist you with the information you need. Capricia, We raised 500K from the email contest!! You all are amazing - the world adores you! You put a serious hole in hrc debt! A million thanks! capricia'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1399 - C05761084.txt','updateAttachments: Newmyer USCC testimony 30 April 2009.doc Dear Secretary Clinton, I am seeing Michelle on Tuesday at 3 pm. Thank you very much for making this happen, and I will let you know how the meeting goes. Congratulations on all the glowing first 100 days reviews. Hope your testimony yesterday went well. Mine is attached, fyi. All best, and thank you again, Jackie Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 B6 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com','updateAttachments: Newmyer USCC testimony 30 April 2009.doc Dear Secretary Clinton, I am seeing Michelle on Tuesday at 3 pm. Thank you very much for making this happen, and I will let you know how the meeting goes. Congratulations on all the glowing first 100 days reviews. Hope your testimony yesterday went well. Mine is attached, fyi. All best, and thank you again, Jackie Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 B6 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com'),(4.982654435017846,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,2,'1400 - C05761093.txt','Micheletti Talking PointsPis print for me. FYI S requested points that she could use to call Micheletti. The negotiations continued this afternoon and evening. It is evident that neither party wants to walk away from the table and bear the political cost of ending the national dialogue. It is also evident that the negotiators (especially the Micheletti team) are working to ensure their leaders cannot collapse the talks by continuing to explore options. In this environment, a call from S is worthwhile. The points to use in the call are:','Micheletti Talking PointsPis print for me. FYI S requested points that she could use to call Micheletti. The negotiations continued this afternoon and evening. It is evident that neither party wants to walk away from the table and bear the political cost of ending the national dialogue. It is also evident that the negotiators (especially the Micheletti team) are working to ensure their leaders cannot collapse the talks by continuing to explore options. In this environment, a call from S is worthwhile. The points to use in the call are:'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1401 - C05761097.txt','From Amb. HolbrookePls print for me. FYI. Dear All? Ambassador Holbrooke asked us to make sure the email below goes to: Secretary Clinton General Jones Admiral Mullen General McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Beaver Dear Dave, Several people have revisited an idea I know you have heard before ? that ISAF, the UN, and the U.S. Mission buy some of their food on the local economy. This would: provide a source of rapid income to farmers reduce somewhat the amount of resupply convoys I have asked MG Field to look into this. I know that there are health and security issues, but perhaps there are ways to deal with them on a local basis. Richard Holbrooke cc: Secretary Clinton General Jim Jones Admiral Mike Mullen Gen. Stanley McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Bever','From Amb. HolbrookePls print for me. FYI. Dear All? Ambassador Holbrooke asked us to make sure the email below goes to: Secretary Clinton General Jones Admiral Mullen General McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Beaver Dear Dave, Several people have revisited an idea I know you have heard before ? that ISAF, the UN, and the U.S. Mission buy some of their food on the local economy. This would: provide a source of rapid income to farmers; reduce somewhat the amount of resupply convoys; I have asked MG Field to look into this. I know that there are health and security issues, but perhaps there are ways to deal with them on a local basis. Richard Holbrooke cc: Secretary Clinton General Jim Jones Admiral Mike Mullen Gen. Stanley McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Bever'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1402 - C05761101.txt','Lanny DavisCan he help me talk w Micheletti? FYI We just had an initial, positive conversation on the phone and are meeting for breakfast early Friday morning to go into detail. SBU','Lanny DavisCan he help me talk w Micheletti? FYI We just had an initial, positive conversation on the phone and are meeting for breakfast early Friday morning to go into detail. SBU'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1403 - C05761102.txt','Guy was right!You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart From: Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not','Guy was right!You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart From: Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1404 - C05761103.txt','Guy was right!Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. ? The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates.','Guy was right!Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. ? The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1410 - C05761113.txt','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesThat is good news. Also, I\'m around if you want to catch up until 4 when I leave for a wedding and to NY. See traffic below ? read down We will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesThat is good news. Also, I\'m around if you want to catch up until 4 when I leave for a wedding and to NY. See traffic below ? read down We will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1413 - C05761120.txt','Fyi before karzai callThis news just broke. Karzai call is at noon. Challenger withdraws from race to unseat Afghan president KABUL (Reuters) ? One of the top candidates expected to bid to unseat Afghan President Karzai withdrew abruptly from the election race, dealing a blow to opposition hopes of fielding a contender with a broad enough base to win. Gul Agha Sherzai, popular governor of Nangarhar Province and a former anti-Soviet guerrilla commander, had been in talks to head up a broad opposition ticket with two vice presidential candidates that would span ethnic lines. But he told a news conference that he had met Karzai and had been persuaded not to run.','Fyi before karzai callThis news just broke. Karzai call is at noon. Challenger withdraws from race to unseat Afghan president KABUL (Reuters) ? One of the top candidates expected to bid to unseat Afghan President Karzai withdrew abruptly from the election race, dealing a blow to opposition hopes of fielding a contender with a broad enough base to win. Gul Agha Sherzai, popular governor of Nangarhar Province and a former anti-Soviet guerrilla commander, had been in talks to head up a broad opposition ticket with two vice presidential candidates that would span ethnic lines. But he told a news conference that he had met Karzai and had been persuaded not to run.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1428 - C05761142.txt','Re: FW:What are you thinking? FYI','Re: FW:What are you thinking? FYI'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1436 - C05761154.txt','Final Position Description - Special Rep for Global Public/Private Partnerships Support for Italian Restoration of Cultural MonumentsAttachments: 2009-05-03 SpecialRepforGlobalPartnerships.doc FYI Pat Attached and below at bottom is the final position description. Let\'s discuss the items when we meet. raises below tomorrow Heather Per our conversation last week, we should begin on-boarding Thanks. once she can come on board. cdm From: Will do ? looking forward to it. BTW, have you officially signed off oon my job description, per our discussion? I assume so, but that also means paperwork, a staff assistant, and VERY IMPORTANT, an office for me and my team, which now counts 6 permanent staff. We really need an office on the 7th floor, with representational space, as I will be bringing in CEO\'s, Foundation presidents, and other prominent individuals on a range of isues, and they\'ll need to know that, the Secretary takes these public/private initiatives seriously. There is some good space on the 7th floor (suite 7427 has been vacated by the CFO and would be perfect), and there might also be extra space in the newly renovated old wing, where Judith McHale and R will be moving. In any event, I plan to hit the ground running on June 1, so I\'ll need a secretary and office asap, as I\'m in effect coming into State every day anyway, but Pat won\'t make a move without your authorization. Many thanks! Final Position Description','Final Position Description - Special Rep for Global Public/Private Partnerships Support for Italian Restoration of Cultural MonumentsAttachments: 2009-05-03 SpecialRepforGlobalPartnerships.doc FYI Pat Attached and below at bottom is the final position description. Let\'s discuss the items when we meet. raises below tomorrow Heather Per our conversation last week, we should begin on-boarding Thanks. once she can come on board. cdm From: Will do ? looking forward to it. BTW, have you officially signed off oon my job description, per our discussion? I assume so, but that also means paperwork, a staff assistant, and VERY IMPORTANT, an office for me and my team, which now counts 6 permanent staff. We really need an office on the 7th floor, with representational space, as I will be bringing in CEO\'s, Foundation presidents, and other prominent individuals on a range of isues, and they\'ll need to know that, the Secretary takes these public/private initiatives seriously. There is some good space on the 7th floor (suite 7427 has been vacated by the CFO and would be perfect), and there might also be extra space in the newly renovated old wing, where Judith McHale and R will be moving. In any event, I plan to hit the ground running on June 1, so I\'ll need a secretary and office asap, as I\'m in effect coming into State every day anyway, but Pat won\'t make a move without your authorization. Many thanks! Final Position Description'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1459 - C05761199.txt','Birthdays Today, 5/5/09Yes, we have donuts this morning. We will have cake and ice cream for later. are wide open at the end of the day, so it will be easy. Also, as FYI, we will do another little get-together on Friday to send-off Jen and ice cream today, and then do wine and snacks on Friday. 191 find a time at the end of the day. You to Brussels. So I figure we can do the cake B6t 7','Birthdays Today, 5/5/09Yes, we have donuts this morning. We will have cake and ice cream for later. are wide open at the end of the day, so it will be easy. Also, as FYI, we will do another little \"get-together\" on Friday to send-off Jen and ice cream today, and then do wine and snacks on Friday. 191 find a time at the end of the day. You to Brussels. So I figure we can do the cake B6t 7'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1495 - C05761260.txt','fyi: Tony...SidOk. Jonathan Powell tells me that remarks about Tony would be appreciated but that what would really be significant will be your conversation with Merkel. Sid','fyi: Tony...SidOk. Jonathan Powell tells me that remarks about Tony would be appreciated but that what would really be significant will be your conversation with Merkel. Sid'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1503 - C05761280.txt','FW RE:FYI Margaret Carpenter 2853 Ontario Road NW, #605 Washington, DC 20009-2246 Tel: Email:','FW RE:FYI Margaret Carpenter 2853 Ontario Road NW, #605 Washington, DC 20009-2246 Tel: Email:'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1505 - C05761284.txt','Heads upreally liked Fyi. Any reaction? Hillary, Hope this helps. Lisa Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Heads upreally liked Fyi. Any reaction? Hillary, Hope this helps. Lisa Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1557 - C05761361.txt','Bob KingCalling you now Just landed. Let\'s discuss this--and much else. Can you talk? Fyi Congressman Berman called me yesterday in support of Bob King\'s candidacy to serve as Special Envoy for Human Rights in North Korea. I know he has raised this with Rich too. I\'ve known Bob for a number of years, throughout his tenure on Tom Lantos\' staff, and have high regard for him. Enjoy the weekend, Bill. 52','Bob KingCalling you now Just landed. Let\'s discuss this--and much else. Can you talk? Fyi Congressman Berman called me yesterday in support of Bob King\'s candidacy to serve as Special Envoy for Human Rights in North Korea. I know he has raised this with Rich too. I\'ve known Bob for a number of years, throughout his tenure on Tom Lantos\' staff, and have high regard for him. Enjoy the weekend, Bill. 52'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'157 - C05739744.txt','H: New intel, Libyan PM\'s plans. SidAttachments: hrc memo_rievv_libyan_pm_plans 101612.clooc Fyi. B6 CONFIDENTIAL October 16, 2012 For: Hillary','H: New intel, Libyan PM\'s plans. SidAttachments: hrc memo_rievv_libyan_pm_plans 101612.clooc Fyi. B6 CONFIDENTIAL October 16, 2012 For: Hillary'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1588 - C05761423.txt','Question - QuestionAttachments: Lobbying Clients - .xls FYI thanks. cdm 41','Question - QuestionAttachments: Lobbying Clients - .xls FYI thanks. cdm 41'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1589 - C05761424.txt','Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- its leaking out (see Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see email I recieved below)email I recieved below) Fyi *I/0e rs* Heads up -- A friend just sent this to me. Does anyone have any intel? This is a huge step and kudos to Sec. Clinton for expending the political capital to be the first federal agency to do this! FYI. Berman just spoke about it. ?Enact two items sought by the Foreign Service: elimination of a rule that inadvertently reduces the pay of officers serving overseas by as much as 20 percent, and extension to same-sex partners of the benefits given to spouses and their families, such as access to U.S. health care and moving expenses. This last provision is likely to provoke GOP objections. I don\'t have the source my friend used, but hopefully some of you might. If this is true (which I hope it is), we have to start gearing up for the battle to support her now! Yours in the struggle for equality, + Phil* Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w:212.949.5800 m: --001636c5a8d1a9d288046a5af203-- Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- its leaking out (see Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see email I recieved below)email I recieved below) Fyi *I/0e rs* Heads up -- A friend just sent this to me. Does anyone have any intel? This is a huge step and kudos to Sec. Clinton for expending the political capital to be the first federal agency to do this! FYI. Berman just spoke about it. ?Enact two items sought by the Foreign Service: elimination of a rule that inadvertently reduces the pay of officers serving overseas by as much as 20 percent, and extension to same-sex partners of the benefits given to spouses and their families, such as access to U.S. health care and moving expenses. This last provision is likely to provoke GOP objections. I don\'t have the source my friend used, but hopefully some of you might. If this is true (which I hope it is), we have to start gearing up for the battle to support her now! Yours in the struggle for equality, + Phil* Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w:212.949.5800 m: --001636c5a8d1a9d288046a5af203-- Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1599 - C05761439.txt','Are you getting ready to do something on g/1 employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see email I recieved below)email I recieved below) Fyi *1/0ers* Heads up -- A friend just sent this to me. Does anyone have any intel? This is a huge step and kudos to Sec. Clinton for expending the political capital to be the first federal agency to do this! FYI. Berman just spoke about it. ?Enact two items sought by the Foreign Service: elimination of a rule that inadvertently reduces the pay of officers serving overseas by as much as 20 percent, and extension to same-sex partners of the benefits given to spouses and their families, such as access to U.S. health care and moving expenses. This last provision is likely to provoke GOP objections. I don\'t have the source my friend used, but hopefully some of you might. If this is true (which I hope it is), we have to start gearing up for the battle to support her now! Yours in the struggle for equality, + Phil* Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m: --001636c5a8d1a9d288046a5af203-- Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Are you getting ready to do something on g/1 employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see email I recieved below)email I recieved below) Fyi *1/0ers* Heads up -- A friend just sent this to me. Does anyone have any intel? This is a huge step and kudos to Sec. Clinton for expending the political capital to be the first federal agency to do this! FYI. Berman just spoke about it. ?Enact two items sought by the Foreign Service: elimination of a rule that inadvertently reduces the pay of officers serving overseas by as much as 20 percent, and extension to same-sex partners of the benefits given to spouses and their families, such as access to U.S. health care and moving expenses. This last provision is likely to provoke GOP objections. I don\'t have the source my friend used, but hopefully some of you might. If this is true (which I hope it is), we have to start gearing up for the battle to support her now! Yours in the struggle for equality, + Phil* Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m: --001636c5a8d1a9d288046a5af203-- Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1612 - C05761457.txt','Susan Burk was just confirmed.Fyi 97','Susan Burk was just confirmed.Fyi 97'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1613 - C05761458.txt','Help!Fyi Thanks, Cheryl. cdm Ellen cdm Cheryl, Thanks, Ellen 99','Help!Fyi Thanks, Cheryl. cdm Ellen cdm Cheryl, Thanks, Ellen 99'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1614 - C05761460.txt','Help!Fyi Thanks, Cheryl. 100 cdm Ellen cdm Cheryl,','Help!Fyi Thanks, Cheryl. 100 cdm Ellen cdm Cheryl,'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1616 - C05761465.txt','Susan Burk was just confirmed.Good. Also pls be sure Ellen Tauscher knows I asked Jim Jones last week to call Kerry about her hearing and call Sarah Farnsworth to see if Jones did it yet. Fyi nn','Susan Burk was just confirmed.Good. Also pls be sure Ellen Tauscher knows I asked Jim Jones last week to call Kerry about her hearing and call Sarah Farnsworth to see if Jones did it yet. Fyi nn'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1617 - C05761467.txt','Susan Burk was just confirmed.I did On another matter, did you get all the stuff I sent in to be distributed, including the twitter article? Good. Also pls be sure Ellen Tauscher knows I asked Jim Jones last week to call Kerry about her hearing and call Sarah Farnsworth to see if Jones did it yet. Fyi','Susan Burk was just confirmed.I did On another matter, did you get all the stuff I sent in to be distributed, including the twitter article? Good. Also pls be sure Ellen Tauscher knows I asked Jim Jones last week to call Kerry about her hearing and call Sarah Farnsworth to see if Jones did it yet. Fyi'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1619 - C05761474.txt','fourth speechwriter updatefyi FYI: I have now seriously reviewed 9 candidates (and explored a handful of others who, for various reasons, I didn\'t feel would be what we were looking for). Two have acceted other jobs that were already on the table before I spoke to them (and for which they were better suited). One ( who I love) has decided her legal future requires her to come here in a capacity other than speechwriting, and I think she\'s right about that None of these candidates is over 32 years old. The best writer among them is the youngest ? 24. She is intellectually extremely mature and the only professional writer in the group. On the other hand, she\'s extremely smart and an excellent writer. I have two more candidates who are working on second rounds of mock speeches. I need to see how quickly and effectively they grasp directions and feedback. Hopefully one of them will work out for us. One other prospect materialized yesterday am waiting to get a better feel for her suitability. I\'m also re-mining journalistic contacts to see if I can possibly find a more seasoned writer from a newspaper or magazine who wants to make the switch to government. So far that has proven futile the few journalists who I\'ve reached out to were not interested in coming. Will keep you posted. 27','fourth speechwriter updatefyi FYI: I have now seriously reviewed 9 candidates (and explored a handful of others who, for various reasons, I didn\'t feel would be what we were looking for). Two have acceted other jobs that were already on the table before I spoke to them (and for which they were better suited). One ( who I love) has decided her legal future requires her to come here in a capacity other than speechwriting, and I think she\'s right about that None of these candidates is over 32 years old. The best writer among them is the youngest ? 24. She is intellectually extremely mature and the only professional writer in the group. On the other hand, she\'s extremely smart and an excellent writer. I have two more candidates who are working on second rounds of mock speeches. I need to see how quickly and effectively they grasp directions and feedback. Hopefully one of them will work out for us. One other prospect materialized yesterday; am waiting to get a better feel for her suitability. I\'m also re-mining journalistic contacts to see if I can possibly find a more seasoned writer from a newspaper or magazine who wants to make the switch to government. So far that has proven futile; the few journalists who I\'ve reached out to were not interested in coming. Will keep you posted. 27'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1641 - C05761508.txt','FINAL Pakistan Texting Campaign TQ FVV: FINAL Pakistan Texting Campaign TQAttachments: 060209 Taken Question - Current Total of Pak IDPs via Texting Campaign .1B-D RB.docx U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release June 2, 2009 2009/ Question Taken at June 1, 2009 Daily Press Briefing Current results of Texting Campaign for Humanitarian Aid to Pakistan Q. How much money has been raised through the texting campaign for humanitarian aid for Pakistan? A. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reported that as of June 1, 2009, a total of $135,008 in private donations from U.S. sources for humanitarian aid to Pakistan had been received. Of that total, $31,390 was received via 5,722 text messages. The remainder included $84,702 received via 439 online donations and $18,916 by mail and from major donors. # # # FYI. Some interesting results on on-line contributions this far regarding Pakistani IDPs. Pi','FINAL Pakistan Texting Campaign TQ FVV: FINAL Pakistan Texting Campaign TQAttachments: 060209 Taken Question - Current Total of Pak IDPs via Texting Campaign .1B-D RB.docx U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release June 2, 2009 2009/ Question Taken at June 1, 2009 Daily Press Briefing Current results of Texting Campaign for Humanitarian Aid to Pakistan Q. How much money has been raised through the texting campaign for humanitarian aid for Pakistan? A. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reported that as of June 1, 2009, a total of $135,008 in private donations from U.S. sources for humanitarian aid to Pakistan had been received. Of that total, $31,390 was received via 5,722 text messages. The remainder included $84,702 received via 439 online donations; and $18,916 by mail and from major donors. # # # FYI. Some interesting results on on-line contributions this far regarding Pakistani IDPs. Pi'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1645 - C05761518.txt','second conversation with Mr. Gore re detained Amcits in North Korea OSC: KCNA report on detainees .Fyi Colleagues, FYI: readout of EAP DAS Arvizu\'s conversation with former VP Gore. - - I spoke with Mr. Gore a second time today I called him this afternoon after we had seen some brief wire stories appear, referencing the KCNA report below. Explaining that this was my personal view, I said I was encouraged that the term espionage did not appear in the KCNA report. I also mentioned that we were not aware of recent cases where previously detained Amcits in the DPRK were indicted and brought to trial. I said I wouldn\'t read too much into terms such as illegal entry and suspected hostile acts I was still convinced that the track we\'ve been pursuing, i.e. gaining consular access through the Swedish Amb. in Pyongyang, and contact via other diplomatic channels, offered hope for a resolution. Mr. Gore said he very much appreciated the call. He asked that we convey as much of this information as we could to the family members. I told him we would do so through CA. Here\'s the KCNA just in from OSC: Pyongyang, March 31 (KCNA) -- The illegal entry of U.S. reporters into the DPRK and their suspected hostile acts have been confirmed by evidence and their statements, according to the results of intermediary investigation conducted by a competent organ of the DPRK. The organ is carrying on its investigation and, at the same time, making a preparation for indicting them at a trial on the basis of the already confirmed suspicions. While the investigation is under way consular contact is allowed and the','second conversation with Mr. Gore re detained Amcits in North Korea OSC: KCNA report on detainees .Fyi Colleagues, FYI: readout of EAP DAS Arvizu\'s conversation with former VP Gore. - - I spoke with Mr. Gore a second time today; I called him this afternoon after we had seen some brief wire stories appear, referencing the KCNA report below. Explaining that this was my personal view, I said I was encouraged that the term \"espionage\" did not appear in the KCNA report. I also mentioned that we were not aware of recent cases where previously detained Amcits in the DPRK were \"indicted\" and \"brought to trial.\" I said I wouldn\'t read too much into terms such as \"illegal entry\" and \"suspected hostile acts\"; I was still convinced that the track we\'ve been pursuing, i.e. gaining consular access through the Swedish Amb. in Pyongyang, and contact via other diplomatic channels, offered hope for a resolution. Mr. Gore said he very much appreciated the call. He asked that we convey as much of this information as we could to the family members. I told him we would do so through CA. Here\'s the KCNA just in from OSC: Pyongyang, March 31 (KCNA) -- The illegal entry of U.S. reporters into the DPRK and their suspected hostile acts have been confirmed by evidence and their statements, according to the results of intermediary investigation conducted by a competent organ of the DPRK. The organ is carrying on its investigation and, at the same time, making a preparation for indicting them at a trial on the basis of the already confirmed suspicions. While the investigation is under way consular contact is allowed and the'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1650 - C05761533.txt','Jim wanted you/Secretary Clinton to know thisWhen do we unveil food security? Fyi Dear Cheryl -- You may be aware that Reps. Frank Wolf, Chris Smith and Donald Payne are holding a press conference today to denounce the Obama policy, or lack thereof, on Darfur. Jim chose not participate, although he will be sending a letter of concern later this week. He asked that I pass a message (below) from him. Best -- Cindy','Jim wanted you/Secretary Clinton to know thisWhen do we \"unveil\" food security? Fyi Dear Cheryl -- You may be aware that Reps. Frank Wolf, Chris Smith and Donald Payne are holding a press conference today to denounce the Obama policy, or lack thereof, on Darfur. Jim chose not participate, although he will be sending a letter of concern later this week. He asked that I pass a message (below) from him. Best -- Cindy'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1653 - C05761546.txt','Tom in JamaicaWhen will we hear from Paul Farmer??? Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck','Tom in JamaicaWhen will we hear from Paul Farmer??? Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1660 - C05761556.txt','fourth speechwriter updateI\'ll have Margaret meet I want to give a job--is there a slot in WHA or 5/P or elsewhere for her? Also, it goes w/out saying that someone who lacks discretion is not possible. So let\'s wait and see who else Lissa turns up. fyi FYI: I have now seriously reviewed 9 candidates (and explored a handful of others who, for various reasons, I didn\'t feel would be what we were looking for). Two have accepted other jobs that were already on the table before I spoke to them (and for which they were better suited). One Nho I love) has decided her legal future requires her to come B6 here in a capacity other than speechwriting, and I think she\'s right about that, 1C)','fourth speechwriter updateI\'ll have Margaret meet I want to give a job--is there a slot in WHA or 5/P or elsewhere for her? Also, it goes w/out saying that someone who lacks discretion is not possible. So let\'s wait and see who else Lissa turns up. fyi FYI: I have now seriously reviewed 9 candidates (and explored a handful of others who, for various reasons, I didn\'t feel would be what we were looking for). Two have accepted other jobs that were already on the table before I spoke to them (and for which they were better suited). One Nho I love) has decided her legal future requires her to come B6 here in a capacity other than speechwriting, and I think she\'s right about that, 1C)'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1676 - C05761605.txt','AJS Hearing Highlights* Miguel: Andrew did great this afternoon. FYI, Lowey delivered HRC\'s statement. Very well received. * Richard Fontaine: Andrew is not even rocking - just tapping his foot. Did y\'all train him for.this or something?? And half the room are Shapiros, it\'s like his friggin Bahr Mitzvah. * Former NSC staffer Michael Allen: Shapiro son removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway. * Mike Feldman: Jon Lovett removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway. * Laurie Rubiner: Jim Webb arrives, looks typically angry. * Derek Chollet: Shapiro comes out strong against piracy. Bold stand. * Jon Lovett: Jeanne Shaheen listening very closely. Barbara Boxer is distracted. The other anonymous old men on dais seem confused and unsure where they are. Hearing concludes at 3:33:43 PM EDT','AJS Hearing Highlights* Miguel: \"Andrew did great this afternoon. FYI, Lowey delivered HRC\'s statement. Very well received.\" * Richard Fontaine: \"Andrew is not even rocking - just tapping his foot. Did y\'all train him for.this or something?? And half the room are Shapiros, it\'s like his friggin Bahr Mitzvah.\" * Former NSC staffer Michael Allen: \"Shapiro son removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway.\" * Mike Feldman: \"Jon Lovett removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway.\" * Laurie Rubiner: \"Jim Webb arrives, looks typically angry.\" * Derek Chollet: \"Shapiro comes out strong against piracy. Bold stand.\" * Jon Lovett: \"Jeanne Shaheen listening very closely. Barbara Boxer is distracted. The other anonymous old men on dais seem confused and unsure where they are.\" Hearing concludes at 3:33:43 PM EDT'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1685 - C05761629.txt','Alma PowellYes, I will arrange. Can I greet her while she\'s here? Fyi Cheryl Mrs. Powell will be in the Department on the 18th of June to speak to the Annual Meeting of the Overseas Schools Advisory Committee Regards','Alma PowellYes, I will arrange. Can I greet her while she\'s here? Fyi Cheryl Mrs. Powell will be in the Department on the 18th of June to speak to the Annual Meeting of the Overseas Schools Advisory Committee Regards'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1695 - C05761680.txt','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsLong time politico, was close to rajiv ghandi. III send his bio to oscar to print for you. On election calls, SCA is recommending calls to Congress Party head Sonia Ghandi, outgoing FM Mukherjee, and incoming FM Krishna. We also have a call sheet for Prime Minister Singh in case you want to call. Please let me know if u want to do these calls tomorrow. What do we know about him? Fyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mukherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio.','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsLong time politico, was close to rajiv ghandi. III send his bio to oscar to print for you. On election calls, SCA is recommending calls to Congress Party head Sonia Ghandi, outgoing FM Mukherjee, and incoming FM Krishna. We also have a call sheet for Prime Minister Singh in case you want to call. Please let me know if u want to do these calls tomorrow. What do we know about him? Fyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mukherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1699 - C05761691.txt','Dyncorps Post Story -- Second Shoe To Drop FINAL version - Note to Lew - DyncorpAttachments: Dyncorps Sec Note.doc Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx FYI Folks, You may recall an April 17 Post story on problems with Dyncorps in Afghanistan which focused on a suspected drug overdose death, breakdown in internal controls within the company, and actions the USG and the firm were taking. The other issue that surfaced at the time was a colossal error in judgment by one of the contractors\' employees in hiring an adolescent boy dancer for some sort of event that, at least to most folks, looked very inappropriate. The Post is now looking at the dancing boy, which was not included in the April 17, article, and we expect will soon publish a story on it. The Post inquiry at this point focuses only on confirming whether or not there\'s an OIG investigation. We are, of course, referring the Post to the OIG on such a question. However, the premise for the question raises the issue again in some eye-popping rhetoric which could feature in the follow-up story, so I wanted to make sure everyone had a heads-up. We have already relieved the folks involved with both incidents and I am meeting with the firm\'s CEO today to hear his report on his trip to Afghanistan and Iraq to address these, as well as other, issues on which we have demanded corrective actions. I\'m attaching the original note to Deputy Secretary Lew at the time of the original inquiry which lays out both issues, a copy of the memo the INL section at Embassy Kabul provided to Post Management on the most recent Post inquiry, as well as the Post inquiry itself for context. David. Incoming from Post: According to my reporting, the week of April 13th, the DynCorp regional commander from Konduz, Flint Chambers, allowed his men to hire a 15-year-old boy dancer to do tribal dances at a DynCorp party on the training site. Some 15 or so DynCorp employees in attendance pulled out a single chair and had the boy do mock lap dances. This was captured on video. The video shows DynCorp employees putting dollar bills in the boy\'s waistband, just as they would a stripper\'s garter. The revelry lasted about 45 minutes. 74 Dyncorps Sec Note.doc>> Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx>> 25','Dyncorps Post Story -- Second Shoe To Drop FINAL version - Note to Lew - DyncorpAttachments: Dyncorps Sec Note.doc; Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx FYI Folks, You may recall an April 17 Post story on problems with Dyncorps in Afghanistan which focused on a suspected drug overdose death, breakdown in internal controls within the company, and actions the USG and the firm were taking. The other issue that surfaced at the time was a colossal error in judgment by one of the contractors\' employees in hiring an adolescent boy dancer for some sort of event that, at least to most folks, looked very inappropriate. The Post is now looking at the dancing boy, which was not included in the April 17, article, and we expect will soon publish a story on it. The Post inquiry at this point focuses only on confirming whether or not there\'s an OIG investigation. We are, of course, referring the Post to the OIG on such a question. However, the premise for the question raises the issue again in some eye-popping rhetoric which could feature in the follow-up story, so I wanted to make sure everyone had a heads-up. We have already relieved the folks involved with both incidents and I am meeting with the firm\'s CEO today to hear his report on his trip to Afghanistan and Iraq to address these, as well as other, issues on which we have demanded corrective actions. I\'m attaching the original note to Deputy Secretary Lew at the time of the original inquiry which lays out both issues, a copy of the memo the INL section at Embassy Kabul provided to Post Management on the most recent Post inquiry, as well as the Post inquiry itself for context. David. Incoming from Post: \"According to my reporting, the week of April 13th, the DynCorp regional commander from Konduz, Flint Chambers, allowed his men to hire a 15-year-old boy dancer to do tribal dances at a DynCorp party on the training site. Some 15 or so DynCorp employees in attendance pulled out a single chair and had the boy do mock lap dances. This was captured on video. The video shows DynCorp employees putting dollar bills in the boy\'s waistband, just as they would a stripper\'s garter. The revelry lasted about 45 minutes. 74 Dyncorps Sec Note.doc>> Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx>> 25'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1735 - C05761785.txt','Betsy and TomJust FYI that Betsy and Tom are coming to State today for a tour of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms. (Betsy may have her boss in tow, too). Marcee Craighill is going to give them a private tour at 2:00 PM, and afterward I will show them whatever I can on the 7th floor. Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton 17','Betsy and TomJust FYI that Betsy and Tom are coming to State today for a tour of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms. (Betsy may have her boss in tow, too). Marcee Craighill is going to give them a private tour at 2:00 PM, and afterward I will show them whatever I can on the 7th floor. Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton 17'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1753 - C05761825.txt','Sydney BlumenthalFyi FYI, we have heard from an AP reporter that Sydney outed himself about coming to the Department, mentioning it without realizing he was talking to someone who actually covers our building. PJ 34','Sydney BlumenthalFyi FYI, we have heard from an AP reporter that Sydney outed himself about coming to the Department, mentioning it without realizing he was talking to someone who actually covers our building. PJ 34'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1770 - C05761863.txt','today\'s meeting with Roxanne SaberiFyi Just FYI: wanted you all to know that, for S\'s meeting today with Roxanne Saberi, I deferred on my own participation in favor of the officer in the Iran office who has been doggedly working on this case for months. Erica Thibault has been working all B6 out to get messages via the Swiss and others, working with CA and the family, etc. on this case. So if S was wondering why I wasn\'t showing up, it was as a moral boost and recognition of the work Erica did on this case. Jeffrey Feltman Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State','today\'s meeting with Roxanne SaberiFyi Just FYI: wanted you all to know that, for S\'s meeting today with Roxanne Saberi, I deferred on my own participation in favor of the officer in the Iran office who has been doggedly working on this case for months. Erica Thibault has been working all B6 out to get messages via the Swiss and others, working with CA and the family, etc. on this case. So if S was wondering why I wasn\'t showing up, it was as a moral boost and recognition of the work Erica did on this case. Jeffrey Feltman Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1805 - C05761920.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for Everyonesure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan <<Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx>> Susan H. Swart Chief Information Officer Department of State (202) 647-2889','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for Everyonesure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan <<Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx>> Susan H. Swart Chief Information Officer Department of State (202) 647-2889'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1807 - C05761922.txt','Timeline & Deliverables for your review [EMAIL TO CDM FROM ARCM] Timeline & Deliverables for your reviewAttachments: CDM.TimelineDeliverables.05.13.09.docx FYI in case there is anything you want me to address ? Alec and I meet weekly and have been driving toward a plan for how he will deploy his time and resources. This is his first pass on which we are meeting to discuss tomorrow. cdm Cheryl: In anticipation of our meeting tomorrow, below and attached are a timeline and deliverables as we discussed last week. I am having a lot of fun. I\'m working my tail off, which I enjoy. If demand is an indicator of performance, I think I\'m getting off to a strong start. I\'m wound up about my concept of 21st century statecraft (and loved hearing those words come out of HRC\'s mouth at NYU) and am wound up about the possibilities of government to people and people to government communication as a way of revolutionizing statecraft and empowering people across the globe. I think this can be a major part of HRC\'s legacy. Anyway ... here\'s the requested content for your review:','Timeline & Deliverables for your review [EMAIL TO CDM FROM ARCM] Timeline & Deliverables for your reviewAttachments: CDM.TimelineDeliverables.05.13.09.docx FYI in case there is anything you want me to address ? Alec and I meet weekly and have been driving toward a plan for how he will deploy his time and resources. This is his first pass on which we are meeting to discuss tomorrow. cdm Cheryl: In anticipation of our meeting tomorrow, below and attached are a timeline and deliverables as we discussed last week. I am having a lot of fun. I\'m working my tail off, which I enjoy. If demand is an indicator of performance, I think I\'m getting off to a strong start. I\'m wound up about my concept of 21st century statecraft (and loved hearing those words come out of HRC\'s mouth at NYU) and am wound up about the possibilities of government to people and people to government communication as a way of revolutionizing statecraft and empowering people across the globe. I think this can be a major part of HRC\'s legacy. Anyway ... here\'s the requested content for your review:'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1808 - C05761923.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 B5 fixed. speaking with Paul - just blind copied you on something re: global health. otherwise, rest will keep. cdm Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart Chief Information Officer Department of State (202) 647-2889','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 B5 fixed. speaking with Paul - just blind copied you on something re: global health. otherwise, rest will keep. cdm Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart Chief Information Officer Department of State (202) 647-2889'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1809 - C05761924.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 yes I have some ideas we can discuss tomorrow. Can you stay until 7 if we need the time? B5 B6 cdm B5 B5 B6 B6 B5 B6 Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our corporate IT but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 yes I have some ideas we can discuss tomorrow. Can you stay until 7 if we need the time? B5 B6 cdm B5 B5 B6 B6 B5 B6 Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our \"corporate IT\" but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1811 - C05761926.txt','Timeline & Deliverables for your review [EMAIL TO CDM FROM AROSS] Timeline & Deliverables for your review3pm What time are you meeting w him? FYI in case there is anything you want me to address - Alec and I meet weekly and have been driving toward a plan for how he will deploy his time and resources. This is his first pass on which we are meeting to discuss tomorrow. cdm Cheryl: In anticipation of our meeting tomorrow, below and attached are a timeline and deliverables as we discussed last week. I am having a lot of fun. I\'m working my tail off, which I enjoy. If demand is an indicator of performance, I think I\'m getting off to a strong start.','Timeline & Deliverables for your review [EMAIL TO CDM FROM AROSS] Timeline & Deliverables for your review3pm What time are you meeting w him? FYI in case there is anything you want me to address - Alec and I meet weekly and have been driving toward a plan for how he will deploy his time and resources. This is his first pass on which we are meeting to discuss tomorrow. cdm Cheryl: In anticipation of our meeting tomorrow, below and attached are a timeline and deliverables as we discussed last week. I am having a lot of fun. I\'m working my tail off, which I enjoy. If demand is an indicator of performance, I think I\'m getting off to a strong start.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1813 - C05761928.txt','Saberi family wheels upfyi Colleagues, FYI. We have confirmation from the Swiss that the Saberi family has left Tehran. Elisa -','Saberi family wheels upfyi Colleagues, FYI. We have confirmation from the Swiss that the Saberi family has left Tehran. Elisa -'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1814 - C05761929.txt','Phil Gordonfyi FYI, Phil was confirmed by the Senate this evening. 18','Phil Gordonfyi FYI, Phil was confirmed by the Senate this evening. 18'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1860 - C05762305.txt','Hillary: Can you open attachment? FYI, memo. SidAttachments: HRC memo Iran torture 061409.docx Choose the home loan that saves you the most $$$. Agents available at ditech.com','Hillary: Can you open attachment? FYI, memo. SidAttachments: HRC memo Iran torture 061409.docx Choose the home loan that saves you the most $$$. Agents available at ditech.com'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1873 - C05762336.txt','Ross story Ross story - Umm HelloImportance: High FYI Importance: High Denis/Tom: Can we discuss how we are going to handle the roll-out of this story? It appears you all may already have a strategy but I want to ensure we have effective coordination and we just go the inquiry below with the follow-on article attached. cdm Importance: High PJ Dennis, How do you want us to handle this Haaretz piece? AP is inquiring. Last update - 12:10 15/06/2009 Why is Dennis Ross being ousted as Obama envoy to Iran? 00','Ross story Ross story - Umm HelloImportance: High FYI Importance: High Denis/Tom: Can we discuss how we are going to handle the roll-out of this story? It appears you all may already have a strategy but I want to ensure we have effective coordination and we just go the inquiry below with the follow-on article attached. cdm Importance: High PJ Dennis, How do you want us to handle this Haaretz piece? AP is inquiring. Last update - 12:10 15/06/2009 Why is Dennis Ross being ousted as Obama envoy to Iran? 00'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1874 - C05762337.txt','CLEARANCE REQUESTED - Presidential Delegation to Mongoliafvi Works. As an fyi, the following will be attending the Presidential Delegation to Mongolia: 1) Amb. Mark C. Minton, Ambassador to Mongolia, will lead the delegation. 2) Mr. Nicholas M. Hill, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy of Mongolia 3) Mr. Stanley Roth, Former Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian & Pacific Affairs and current Vice President, International Government Relations, Boeing International All members were on the approved list from last week. Let me know if there are any concerns. Many thanks.  File: Delegation Cable Mongolia - Template.doc  Thank you, 102','CLEARANCE REQUESTED - Presidential Delegation to Mongoliafvi Works. As an fyi, the following will be attending the Presidential Delegation to Mongolia: 1) Amb. Mark C. Minton, Ambassador to Mongolia, will lead the delegation. 2) Mr. Nicholas M. Hill, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy of Mongolia 3) Mr. Stanley Roth, Former Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian & Pacific Affairs and current Vice President, International Government Relations, Boeing International All members were on the approved list from last week. Let me know if there are any concerns. Many thanks.  File: Delegation Cable Mongolia - Template.doc  Thank you, 102'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1890 - C05762378.txt','Reuters: U.S. State Department speaks to Twitter over IranFYI I think this is very impressive and several people have reached out to me to express the incredible leadership from State on this. FYI http://inseuters.com/articleigovernmentFilingsNews/idINWBT01137420090616 U.S. State Department speaks to Twitter over Iran Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:00pm 1ST Email I Print I Share I Single Page HText [Al I of .1Full Size RELATED NEWS Twitter delays down time to aid Iranian protesters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department contacted the social networking service Twitter over the weekend to urge it to delay a planned upgrade that could have cut daytime service to Iranians, a U.S. official said on Tuesday. We highlighted to them that this was an important form of communication, said the official of the conversation the department had with Twitter at the time of the disputed Iranian election. He declined further details. (Reporting by Sue Pleming, Editing by Sandra Maler) 127','Reuters: U.S. State Department speaks to Twitter over IranFYI I think this is very impressive and several people have reached out to me to express the incredible leadership from State on this. FYI http://inseuters.com/articleigovernmentFilingsNews/idINWBT01137420090616 U.S. State Department speaks to Twitter over Iran Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:00pm 1ST Email I Print I Share I Single Page HText [Al I of .1Full Size RELATED NEWS Twitter delays down time to aid Iranian protesters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department contacted the social networking service Twitter over the weekend to urge it to delay a planned upgrade that could have cut daytime service to Iranians, a U.S. official said on Tuesday. \"We highlighted to them that this was an important form of communication,\" said the official of the conversation the department had with Twitter at the time of the disputed Iranian election. He declined further details. (Reporting by Sue Pleming, Editing by Sandra Maler) 127'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'192 - C05739787.txt','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)FYi','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)FYi'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1920 - C05762452.txt','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings; as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1924 - C05762462.txt','Lins e Silva Family on CBSFYI Fyi. The latest on the Sean Goldman case. The Lins e Silva family will appear on CBS tomorrow morning with a tape showing an interview with Sean Goldman where he says he wants to live in Brazil and that he considers Lins e Silva his father. David Goldman and his attorneys are extremely upset about Sean being exploited this way. The federal court that just decided that David should have custody whenever he is in Brazil believes the Lins e Silva family and maternal grandparents are doing all they can to alienate Sean from his father. We have been asked to provide CBS with a written statement about all that is being done to reunite Sean with his father. This is In the works now. Here is what we know about the tape: Family Releases New Psych Transcript Brazilian press have reported the release of a transcript of a new psychological interview of Sean Goldman, quoting Sean as stating that he considers Lins e Silva his father and that he wants to stay in Brazil. Press reports indicate that this interview was taped, and took place in front of witnesses from the Rio state level children\'s rights organizations. At least one report then referred to the controversy of the psychological exam, and quotes a psychologist as saying that the mother\'s family may be increasing the boy\'s suffering by making him talk once more, thereby reliving the child\'s traumas. Almost all reporting points out that the psychologist conducting the interview was hired by the maternal family Julie 36 Colleagues, Bernie Aronson called Milt this afternoon to let him know that the Lins e Silva family will be in the U.S. tomorrow to make an appearance on CBS. The family will be bringing a video of Sean. I don\'t have any more details, but wanted to pass on the heads up. Mordica 37','Lins e Silva Family on CBSFYI Fyi. The latest on the Sean Goldman case. The Lins e Silva family will appear on CBS tomorrow morning with a tape showing an interview with Sean Goldman where he says he wants to live in Brazil and that he considers Lins e Silva his father. David Goldman and his attorneys are extremely upset about Sean being exploited this way. The federal court that just decided that David should have custody whenever he is in Brazil believes the Lins e Silva family and maternal grandparents are doing all they can to alienate Sean from his father. We have been asked to provide CBS with a written statement about all that is being done to reunite Sean with his father. This is In the works now. Here is what we know about the tape: Family Releases New Psych Transcript Brazilian press have reported the release of a transcript of a new psychological interview of Sean Goldman, quoting Sean as stating that he considers Lins e Silva his father and that he wants to stay in Brazil. Press reports indicate that this interview was taped, and took place in front of witnesses from the Rio state level children\'s rights organizations. At least one report then referred to the controversy of the psychological exam, and quotes a psychologist as saying that the mother\'s family may be increasing the boy\'s suffering by making him talk once more, thereby reliving the child\'s traumas. Almost all reporting points out that the psychologist conducting the interview was hired by the maternal family Julie 36 Colleagues, Bernie Aronson called Milt this afternoon to let him know that the Lins e Silva family will be in the U.S. tomorrow to make an appearance on CBS. The family will be bringing a video of Sean. I don\'t have any more details, but wanted to pass on the heads up. Mordica 37'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1925 - C05762464.txt','Politico FW: RE:FYI below VICTORY! thx. i\'ve been successfully, mostly, talked out of that thesis. best was holbrooke, who interrupted self to say, I hope you\'re writing this down. Ben Smith httu://www.bolitico.com/blogs/bensmith/ fax: 866 293 7155','Politico FW: RE:FYI below VICTORY! thx. i\'ve been successfully, mostly, talked out of that thesis. best was holbrooke, who interrupted self to say, \"I hope you\'re writing this down.\" Ben Smith httu://www.bolitico.com/blogs/bensmith/ fax: 866 293 7155'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1929 - C05762476.txt','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxing to Secretary Clinton any minute if it hasn\'tWill see - he is doing the paperwork Good. What is latest re Sid Blumenthal? Fyi Becker, John Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are to all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, Thanks and best wishes, Stu 44 gone already. I believe the conversations were very important and productive, and more importantly, so do the survivors with whom you spoke. We look forward to working together this week and thereafter. Sam 45','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxing to Secretary Clinton any minute if it hasn\'tWill see - he is doing the paperwork Good. What is latest re Sid Blumenthal? Fyi Becker, John Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are to all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, Thanks and best wishes, Stu 44 gone already. I believe the conversations were very important and productive, and more importantly, so do the survivors with whom you spoke. We look forward to working together this week and thereafter. Sam 45'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'197 - C05739792.txt','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)To be clear, this is not on Thursday. It\'s at some later time apart from the already schedule HPSCI & SSCI briefings FYI David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi By KATIE GLUECK I 11/14/12 9:32 AM EST Updated: 11/14/12 9:54 AM EST Gen. David Petraeus will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein told POLITICO Wednesday morning. But the exact schedule has not been set for his testimony. Mr. Petraeus has indicated his willingness [to testify]. He is eager to come before the committee so we will work out the details, Feinstein said. Earlier Wednesday, Fox New reported that the former director of the CIA who resigned last week over an extramarital affair, will still testify voluntarily on Friday before congressional intelligence committees regarding the Sept, 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya. Petraeus was initially slated to offer testimony on Benghazi at closed hearings before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Feinstein, the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said on CNN\'s The Situation Room on Tuesday that she believed Petraeus would eventually appear before the committee because he is a \'\'responsible person.','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)To be clear, this is not on Thursday. It\'s at some later time apart from the already schedule HPSCI & SSCI briefings FYI David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi By KATIE GLUECK I 11/14/12 9:32 AM EST Updated: 11/14/12 9:54 AM EST Gen. David Petraeus will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein told POLITICO Wednesday morning. But the exact schedule has not been set for his testimony. \"Mr. Petraeus has indicated his willingness [to testify]. He is eager to come before the committee so we will work out the details,\" Feinstein said. Earlier Wednesday, Fox New reported that the former director of the CIA who resigned last week over an extramarital affair, will still testify voluntarily on Friday before congressional intelligence committees regarding the Sept, 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya. Petraeus was initially slated to offer testimony on Benghazi at closed hearings before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Feinstein, the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said on CNN\'s \"The Situation Room\" on Tuesday that she believed Petraeus would eventually appear before the committee because he is a \'\'responsible person.\"'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1971 - C05762562.txt','fyi, gibbs excerpt from 6/30Read traffic all the way down Thanks. Adding Cheryl. S will be doing regular SVICs with Hill and she\'ll be back in Iraq before long. Importance: High As I told Jake and PJ, I was bit surprised that CNN (Charley Keyes) asked me at the podium if the Dept. was concerned that the VP was seeming to be on the ascendent in foreign policy. I talked to him off the record, and he admitted that he gets a steady drumbeat of requests from producers to find out if Hillary is holding her own in the intragency battles, and particularly if there\'s infighting between her and White House. He said what specifically prompted his q at the briefing on whether the VP was beginning to usurp S\'s role in foreign policy was Gibb\'s announcement Tuesday that the VP was taking lead in Iraq policy (below). I emphasized to him that the Sec is very engaged and involved in Iraq policy, noting she was on a conference call today with Chris Hill. Think much of this is the perennial Washington story of who\'s up and who\'s down, but it still bears careful watch. Ian Importance: High QUESTION: And yesterday, you said that you\'d try to get back to us on vice president\'s role in Iraq policy. GIBBS: Sure. QUESTION: Can you fill us in on that? president to oversee the -- the policy and in working with General 25','fyi, gibbs excerpt from 6/30Read traffic all the way down Thanks. Adding Cheryl. S will be doing regular SVICs with Hill and she\'ll be back in Iraq before long. Importance: High As I told Jake and PJ, I was bit surprised that CNN (Charley Keyes) asked me at the podium if the Dept. was concerned that the VP was seeming to be on the ascendent in foreign policy. I talked to him off the record, and he admitted that he gets a \"steady drumbeat\" of requests from producers to find out \"if Hillary is holding her own\" in the intragency battles, and particularly if there\'s infighting between her and White House. He said what specifically prompted his q at the briefing on whether the VP was beginning to usurp S\'s role in foreign policy was Gibb\'s announcement Tuesday that the VP was taking lead in Iraq policy (below). I emphasized to him that the Sec is very engaged and involved in Iraq policy, noting she was on a conference call today with Chris Hill. Think much of this is the perennial Washington story of who\'s up and who\'s down, but it still bears careful watch. Ian Importance: High QUESTION: And yesterday, you said that you\'d try to get back to us on vice president\'s role in Iraq policy. GIBBS: Sure. QUESTION: Can you fill us in on that? president to oversee the -- the policy and in working with General 25'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1974 - C05762567.txt','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do, said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. \"All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do,\" said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'1982 - C05762580.txt','NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H.Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H. By CAROL E. LEE Tensions between the White House and the NAACP over President Obama.s upcoming address at the groups 100th ... ....anniversary celebration were *not totally resolved after leaders of the influential civil rights organization met with two senior White House aides Thursday morning. *There.s some scheduling adjustments that have to be made,* Julian Bond told POLITICO as he left the West Wing. But he.s coming.. Bond and Hilary Shelton, the NAACP.s vice president for advocacy, said they met with White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and her chief of staff, Michael Strautmanis. Bond said the NAACP and the White House have agreed on a date ? July 16 but have yet to settle on a time when Obama will address the groups conference. At issue is the venue. Ideally Obama.s speech would be at a location that makes it easy for everyone to see him* Bond said. So far the White House has rejected some suggestions including Yankee Stadium ? citing security reasons, and there is a dispute over exactly what time he will speak. *It was a healthy, helpful conversation,. Shelton said of the meeting. Shelton and Bond said they did not see Obama while they were in the West Wing for roughly 45 minutes. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to address the NAACP.s conference on July 13, they said, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also trying to schedule in appearance. The conference is being held from July 11 to 16. Shelton noted that Obama has not missed an annual NAACP meeting since he was elected to the Senate in','NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H.Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H. By CAROL E. LEE Tensions between the White House and the NAACP over President Obama.s upcoming address at the groups 100th ... ....anniversary celebration were *not totally resolved after leaders of the influential civil rights organization met with two senior White House aides Thursday morning. *There.s some scheduling adjustments that have to be made,* Julian Bond told POLITICO as he left the West Wing. But he.s coming.. Bond and Hilary Shelton, the NAACP.s vice president for advocacy, said they met with White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and her chief of staff, Michael Strautmanis. Bond said the NAACP and the White House have agreed on a date ? July 16 but have yet to settle on a time when Obama will address the groups conference. At issue is the venue. Ideally Obama.s speech would be at a location that makes it easy for everyone to see him* Bond said. So far the White House has rejected some suggestions including Yankee Stadium ? citing security reasons, and there is a dispute over exactly what time he will speak. *It was a healthy, helpful conversation,. Shelton said of the meeting. Shelton and Bond said they did not see Obama while they were in the West Wing for roughly 45 minutes. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to address the NAACP.s conference on July 13, they said, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also trying to schedule in appearance. The conference is being held from July 11 to 16. Shelton noted that Obama has not missed an annual NAACP meeting since he was elected to the Senate in'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2035 - C05762667.txt','fyi. will get you my draft & comments tomorrow. Sidhttp://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1284.xml?ReleaselD=1347&What=&strArea=&strTime=0 hnt this page Close window Release Detail July 7, 2009 - Obama\'s Approval Drops In Ohio - Critical Swing State, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds 2010 Senate Race Tips Slightly To Democrats Word format President Barack Obama gets a lackluster 49 - 44 percent approval rating in Ohio, considered by many to be the most important swing state in a presidential election, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. This is President Obama\'s lowest approval rating in any national or statewide Quinnipiac University poll since he was inaugurated and is down from 62 - 31 percent in a May 6 survey. By a small 48 - 46 percen t margin, voters disapprove of the way Obama is handling the economy, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University poll finds. This is down from a 57 - 36 percent approval May 6. A total of 66 percent of Ohio voters are somewhat dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the way things are going in the state, while 33 percent are very satisfied or somewhat satisfied, numbers that haven\'t changed since Obama was elected. In the race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring George Voinovich in 2010, Lee Fisher and Jennifer Brunner remain neck-and-neck for the Democratic nomination and both would defeat any of the GOP candidates if the election were today. The economy in Ohio is as bad as anywhere in America. These numbers indicate that for the first time voters have decided that President Barack Obama bears some responsibility for their problems, said Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. Until now voters have given President Obama high ratings on the economy, blaming former President George W. Bush for their problems. They might be taking out their frustration on President Obama, possibly deciding that the change he promised has not come as quickly as they expected. Ohio historically has been the prototypical swing state. One of the reasons Barack Obama won the p residency by such a wide margin is that he carried Ohio with 52 percent of the vote and captured the lion\'s share of independent votes, Brown added.','fyi. will get you my draft & comments tomorrow. Sidhttp://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1284.xml?ReleaselD=1347&What=&strArea=;&strTime=0 hnt this page Close window Release Detail July 7, 2009 - Obama\'s Approval Drops In Ohio - Critical Swing State, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; 2010 Senate Race Tips Slightly To Democrats Word format President Barack Obama gets a lackluster 49 - 44 percent approval rating in Ohio, considered by many to be the most important swing state in a presidential election, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. This is President Obama\'s lowest approval rating in any national or statewide Quinnipiac University poll since he was inaugurated and is down from 62 - 31 percent in a May 6 survey. By a small 48 - 46 percen t margin, voters disapprove of the way Obama is handling the economy, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University poll finds. This is down from a 57 - 36 percent approval May 6. A total of 66 percent of Ohio voters are \"somewhat dissatisfied\" or \"very dissatisfied\" with the way things are going in the state, while 33 percent are \"very satisfied\" or \"somewhat satisfied,\" numbers that haven\'t changed since Obama was elected. In the race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring George Voinovich in 2010, Lee Fisher and Jennifer Brunner remain neck-and-neck for the Democratic nomination and both would defeat any of the GOP candidates if the election were today. \"The economy in Ohio is as bad as anywhere in America. These numbers indicate that for the first time voters have decided that President Barack Obama bears some responsibility for their problems,\" said Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. \"Until now voters have given President Obama high ratings on the economy, blaming former President George W. Bush for their problems. They might be taking out their frustration on President Obama, possibly deciding that the change he promised has not come as quickly as they expected.\" \"Ohio historically has been the prototypical swing state. One of the reasons Barack Obama won the p residency by such a wide margin is that he carried Ohio with 52 percent of the vote and captured the lion\'s share of independent votes,\" Brown added.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2038 - C05762670.txt','RE: Re: FW:We have - you said it was you - this was an fyi We have to resolve this today! Just FYI given where you are leaning ? I put her resume at the bottom in text in case you want to see on your bb. cdm From:','RE: Re: FW:We have - you said it was you - this was an fyi We have to resolve this today! Just FYI given where you are leaning ? I put her resume at the bottom in text in case you want to see on your bb. cdm From:'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2062 - C05762707.txt','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and Longer Knives? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the whack-a-mole crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and \"Longer Knives\"? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the \"whack-a-mole\" crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2066 - C05762715.txt','fyi... SidAttachments: hrc memo rothkopf piece 070909.docx CONFIDENTIAL July 9, 2009 For: Hillary, Cheryl','fyi... SidAttachments: hrc memo rothkopf piece 070909.docx CONFIDENTIAL July 9, 2009 For: Hillary, Cheryl'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2070 - C05762720.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2073 - C05762723.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2077 - C05762728.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 M Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)Also I have meeting w POTUS and WH dinner and need to work w Jake on our year end summary report and much else. Will check with each What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 M Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)Also I have meeting w POTUS and WH dinner and need to work w Jake on our year end summary report and much else. Will check with each What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2079 - C05762730.txt','Fwd: 5635 5635I caught some of the interview and wondered whether it would cause problems. We have to watch this closely. Would John get that written somewhere? I\'m in the car on my berry if you need me. Thx. Fyi compliment to you. Phil g and liz are following up on the first matter. Cdm B6 Sorry to bother on the Sunday before Christmas but the Echumenical Patriarch\'s crowd are extremely worried that he may get arrested or otherwise harassed/attacked as a result of the 60 Minutes interview he gave which airs tonight. Thought it was worth passing along and that you might want to get someone to pulse the Emabassy in Turkey. Hope you are getting a little rest after one hell of a week. Notwithstanding some press whining, I thought BHO and HRC did a fabulous job in Copenhagen and that the schedule structure has a much better chance of success than sticking with Kyoto architecture. Congrats to all..','Fwd: 5635 5635I caught some of the interview and wondered whether it would cause problems. We have to watch this closely. Would John get that written somewhere? I\'m in the car on my berry if you need me. Thx. Fyi compliment to you. Phil g and liz are following up on the first matter. Cdm B6 Sorry to bother on the Sunday before Christmas but the Echumenical Patriarch\'s crowd are extremely worried that he may get arrested or otherwise harassed/attacked as a result of the 60 Minutes interview he gave which airs tonight. Thought it was worth passing along and that you might want to get someone to pulse the Emabassy in Turkey. Hope you are getting a little rest after one hell of a week. Notwithstanding some press whining, I thought BHO and HRC did a fabulous job in Copenhagen and that the schedule structure has a much better chance of success than sticking with Kyoto architecture. Congrats to all..'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2089 - C05762747.txt','Palau offended by US positionsBelow is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self-sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. Jeff Jeffrey L. Farrow 202-343-2905 o','Palau offended by US positionsBelow is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self-sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. Jeff Jeffrey L. Farrow 202-343-2905 o'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2093 - C05762753.txt','Anti-Gay LawsI will call you later. FYI Cheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the safe space for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised. Can you advise how we can proceed or if we should do a call or seek a tasking for this information? Thanks. cdm','Anti-Gay LawsI will call you later. FYI Cheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the \"safe space\" for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised. Can you advise how we can proceed or if we should do a call or seek a tasking for this information? Thanks. cdm'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2094 - C05762754.txt','Latest IterationConfidential fyi Cheryl, Jake, I owe you both an apology. I had a very productive flight (8-10 hours in a darkened quiet cabin is just what I needed) and finished Les Gelb\'s book -- it is astonishing how close our analyses are -- he says that foundation of US power is to catalyze others to get problems solved. HRC wanted me to make the speech harder and I see some very good ways to do that -- talking about assembling power coalitions to deal w/ troublesome states, a term Les uses. But I also had a chance to reread the frame that you put together, much more carefully. There are a number of very good things in it that I am going to try to work into a revision, or at least flag for how we can build off of this speech in subsequent speeches. I am sorry that I didn\'t see that in the press of trying to get to this point. I will have a revision by Sunday afternoon China time, which would allow her and you to see it Sunday morning. AM AMS: This document is the latest iteration I understand from Justin (who works at Chappaqua). I also understand that last night she was making changes to it but Justin did not get them so they may not be reflected in this draft. cdm 59','Latest IterationConfidential fyi Cheryl, Jake, I owe you both an apology. I had a very productive flight (8-10 hours in a darkened quiet cabin is just what I needed) and finished Les Gelb\'s book -- it is astonishing how close our analyses are -- he says that foundation of US power is to catalyze others to get problems solved. HRC wanted me to make the speech harder and I see some very good ways to do that -- talking about assembling power coalitions to deal w/ troublesome states, a term Les uses. But I also had a chance to reread the frame that you put together, much more carefully. There are a number of very good things in it that I am going to try to work into a revision, or at least flag for how we can build off of this speech in subsequent speeches. I am sorry that I didn\'t see that in the press of trying to get to this point. I will have a revision by Sunday afternoon China time, which would allow her and you to see it Sunday morning. AM AMS: This document is the latest iteration I understand from Justin (who works at Chappaqua). I also understand that last night she was making changes to it but Justin did not get them so they may not be reflected in this draft. cdm 59'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2102 - C05762764.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogRead through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the 141','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogRead through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the 141'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2104 - C05762767.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogWe can leave then for now - we can work around as nee be and they have a few connections to companies we don\'t. Asked philippe for a plan - he may want to sole source it to get the coverage but if not, yes. Cdm Read through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process B6 Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... 145 A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350> http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010 <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=33>, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38>, US Politics <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=28> ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 <http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20090710/000011.htm> (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38> , and elsewhere <http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200904u/shanghai-expo-2010> . And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc. <http://usapavilion2olo.com/>, a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis <http://shanghalusembassy-china.org.cn/071009.html> ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media <http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/10/content_11685418.htm> . No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had adopted a resolution in support of the US pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3106> . This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate? but instead became What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort? The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person 146','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogWe can leave then for now - we can work around as nee be and they have a few connections to companies we don\'t. Asked philippe for a plan - he may want to sole source it to get the coverage but if not, yes. Cdm Read through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process B6 Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... 145 A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350> http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010 <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=33>, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38>, US Politics <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=28> ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 <http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20090710/000011.htm> (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38> , and elsewhere <http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200904u/shanghai-expo-2010> . And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc. <http://usapavilion2olo.com/>, a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis <http://shanghalusembassy-china.org.cn/071009.html> ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media <http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/10/content_11685418.htm> . No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had \"adopted\" a resolution in support of the US pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3106> . This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer \"How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate?\" but instead became \"What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort?\" The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person 146'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2106 - C05762769.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogSee b/I We spoke to PIR yesterday and we are going to talk to the WP on monday. PIR has the details. See b/I - article next week need philipe (see the ps) ?Balderston, Kris M Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo Jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://sharighaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had adopted a resolution in support of the US pavilion. This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate? but instead became What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort? The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person familiar with Villarreal\'s role described it as the arrival of an adult to a chaotic situation that badly needed one. Indeed, if there\'s one telling detail to the handful of official and press accounts of yesterday\'s signing, it\'s the total absence of the Shanghai Expo, Inc. members from the official comments and photos (US Consulate coverage here Shanghai government account here), none of whom live or work in Shanghai, anyway. If that was a conscious decision, it was a wise one. A final point. As Villarreal conceded, the US effort must still raise roughly half of its $61 million budget. I suspect that ? with Villarreal in charge of the effort ? reluctant wallets will become less so. Regardless, though, 150','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogSee b/I We spoke to PIR yesterday and we are going to talk to the WP on monday. PIR has the details. See b/I - article next week need philipe (see the ps) ?Balderston, Kris M Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo Jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://sharighaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had \"adopted\" a resolution in support of the US pavilion. This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer \"How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate?\" but instead became \"What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort?\" The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person familiar with Villarreal\'s role described it as the arrival of an \"adult\" to a chaotic situation that badly needed one. Indeed, if there\'s one telling detail to the handful of official and press accounts of yesterday\'s signing, it\'s the total absence of the Shanghai Expo, Inc. members from the official comments and photos (US Consulate coverage here; Shanghai government account here), none of whom live or work in Shanghai, anyway. If that was a conscious decision, it was a wise one. A final point. As Villarreal conceded, the US effort must still raise roughly half of its $61 million budget. I suspect that ? with Villarreal in charge of the effort ? reluctant wallets will become less so. Regardless, though, 150'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'211 - C05739808.txt','FYI - Report of arrests -- possible Benghazi connectionAt this point, just FYI. William V. Roebuck Director Office of Maghreb Affairs Department of State 202-647-4679 roebuckwv@state.gov Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 05/22/2015 ? Class: SECRET/NOFORN ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/18/2032','FYI - Report of arrests -- possible Benghazi connectionAt this point, just FYI. William V. Roebuck Director Office of Maghreb Affairs Department of State 202-647-4679 roebuckwv@state.gov Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 05/22/2015 ? Class: SECRET/NOFORN ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/18/2032'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2141 - C05762814.txt','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911 this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said we told the scholars not to rush this project. I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, have you collected the material? He said yes. I asked, external sources? He','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering; there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years; Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out; if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself; its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that; then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms; Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911; this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said \"we told the scholars not to rush this project\". I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, \"have you collected the material?\" He said yes. I asked, \"external sources?\" He'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2143 - C05762816.txt','Letter to LautenbergBased on the Brazilian decision he should release the hold. Do I need to call him? FYI -- we ended up not sending the letter this afternoon because Lautenberg\'s staff was being difficult and hedging. Now, we can update and send tomorrow (if it is still required) based on latest information from tonight\'s ruling, as you had intended from the start. The letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg,','Letter to LautenbergBased on the Brazilian decision he should release the hold. Do I need to call him? FYI -- we ended up not sending the letter this afternoon because Lautenberg\'s staff was being difficult and hedging. Now, we can update and send tomorrow (if it is still required) based on latest information from tonight\'s ruling, as you had intended from the start. The letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg,'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2148 - C05762825.txt','Nominations TodayFyi FYI The following were nominated today: Daniel Benjamin, Coordinator for Counterterrorism, with rank of Ambassador at Large Robert Blake, Assistant Secretary for South Asian Affairs Kurt Campbell, Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs 13','Nominations TodayFyi FYI The following were nominated today: Daniel Benjamin, Coordinator for Counterterrorism, with rank of Ambassador at Large Robert Blake, Assistant Secretary for South Asian Affairs Kurt Campbell, Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs 13'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2165 - C05762853.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionWhen is Steinberg call? fyi Dan ? I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2nd Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Craig Kelly just called in for the latest developments, which I passed. gm Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. ? Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother.','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionWhen is Steinberg call? fyi Dan ? I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2nd Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Craig Kelly just called in for the latest developments, which I passed. gm Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. ? Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2167 - C05762855.txt','Palau offended by US positionsYou\'ll be happy to know that Jack and I have been working this weekend on behalf of our good friends in Palau. They will be getting new numbers in the next round of negotiations. I will stay on top of it, though no matter what I don\'t think they will be 100 percent satisfied. Jake---Pls review, do some recon outreach and advise what, if anything, we should do. Thx. H Below is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self- sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. 174','Palau offended by US positionsYou\'ll be happy to know that Jack and I have been working this weekend on behalf of our good friends in Palau. They will be getting new numbers in the next round of negotiations. I will stay on top of it, though no matter what I don\'t think they will be 100 percent satisfied. Jake---Pls review, do some recon outreach and advise what, if anything, we should do. Thx. H Below is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self- sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. 174'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2180 - C05762872.txt','Mexico City to suspend public gatherings (SBU)Fyi Mexico City Mayor Ebrard told reports that all restaurants, bars, discos, night clubs, cinemas, movie theaters, theaters, gyms, and convention centers will suspend activities. 2$1','Mexico City to suspend public gatherings (SBU)Fyi Mexico City Mayor Ebrard told reports that all restaurants, bars, discos, night clubs, cinemas, movie theaters, theaters, gyms, and convention centers will suspend activities. 2$1'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'223 - C05739820.txt','Agremeht/Ubya Agra:rent/LibyaFrom Samuelson, Heather F Sent Wednesday, January 18, 2012 3:38 PM To Mills, Ouaryl D Kennedy, Patrick F Subject FW: karernentiLibya Fyi _ Sensitive Doug, Collin: Libya has granted agrement to John Christopher Stevens (goes by Chris). His security is complete and OGE pre-cleared his financial disclosure. We will forward nomination documents to the Executive Clerk. Thank you, Sharon Sharon L. Hardy U.S. Department of State Presidential Appointments Staff (202) 647-9731 (202) 6474694 fax','Agremeht/Ubya Agra:rent/LibyaFrom Samuelson, Heather F Sent Wednesday, January 18, 2012 3:38 PM To Mills, Ouaryl D; Kennedy, Patrick F Subject FW: karernentiLibya Fyi _ Sensitive Doug, Collin: Libya has granted agrement to John Christopher Stevens (goes by Chris). His security is complete and OGE pre-cleared his financial disclosure. We will forward nomination documents to the Executive Clerk. Thank you, Sharon Sharon L. Hardy U.S. Department of State Presidential Appointments Staff (202) 647-9731 (202) 6474694 fax'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2231 - C05762971.txt','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEI\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this am--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. We are all relieved and thrilled to see this long overdue but very happy ending. I should also highlight the amazing work done by US Mission Brazil. The consular staff, Charge, Acting DCM (Marie Damour, the Consul General in Brasilia), LegATT, RSO, and a host of others all played a role in this successful return. My OCS DAS, Michele Bond, and her dedicated team also played a big role in communicating with David, his lawyers, Congress, and the press. We had Members of Congress, former Assistant Secretaries and US Ambassadors all pitching in. While there were disagreements at times over tactics, we all agreed that we were working towards the same goal: the safe return of Sean. We particularly appreciate the strong support from the Secretary. Many people will try to take credit for today\'s happy reunion but it was the Secretary\'s continued concern and interest in this case that made the difference. We could not have provided a better gift to David Goldman during this season of giving. Janice Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All, The Goldman case finally came to an end, and despite the efforts of all involved the hand over of the child to the US Consulate in Rio was transformed into a deplorable display of the child walking in the streets with the maternal family, being exposed to the media and to the public that surrounded the consulate. I\'m sorry this had to happen but it seems that Mr. Sergio Tostes, the maternal family\'s attorney, did not feel at all embarrased to use and expose the child, who was probably under severe stress, in order to gather support for his position. This most despicable man is not accepting the fact that, despite his life long relationships with influential authorities in Brazil, he was unable to win the case and Sean is finally being reunited with his only real father. I just hope that David and the Goldman family find enough time to recover their lives and their relationship with Sean. They need time more than anything else and now it is up to the US government to guarantee that David Goldman will','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEI\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this am--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. We are all relieved and thrilled to see this long overdue but very happy ending. I should also highlight the amazing work done by US Mission Brazil. The consular staff, Charge, Acting DCM (Marie Damour, the Consul General in Brasilia), LegATT, RSO, and a host of others all played a role in this successful return. My OCS DAS, Michele Bond, and her dedicated team also played a big role in communicating with David, his lawyers, Congress, and the press. We had Members of Congress, former Assistant Secretaries and US Ambassadors all pitching in. While there were disagreements at times over tactics, we all agreed that we were working towards the same goal: the safe return of Sean. We particularly appreciate the strong support from the Secretary. Many people will try to take credit for today\'s happy reunion but it was the Secretary\'s continued concern and interest in this case that made the difference. We could not have provided a better gift to David Goldman during this season of giving. Janice Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All, The Goldman case finally came to an end, and despite the efforts of all involved the hand over of the child to the US Consulate in Rio was transformed into a deplorable display of the child walking in the streets with the maternal family, being exposed to the media and to the public that surrounded the consulate. I\'m sorry this had to happen but it seems that Mr. Sergio Tostes, the maternal family\'s attorney, did not feel at all embarrased to use and expose the child, who was probably under severe stress, in order to gather support for his position. This most despicable man is not accepting the fact that, despite his life long relationships with influential authorities in Brazil, he was unable to win the case and Sean is finally being reunited with his only real father. I just hope that David and the Goldman family find enough time to recover their lives and their relationship with Sean. They need time more than anything else and now it is up to the US government to guarantee that David Goldman will'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2235 - C05762977.txt','Fyi - press clips won\'t come today or tomorrow cause of holidayOk.','Fyi - press clips won\'t come today or tomorrow cause of holidayOk.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2244 - C05762996.txt','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEThank you for all of your great wprk this year!! And Merry Merry Christmas. See you in 2010. I worked with Huma and the notes have been placed in the mail system at State. Merry Christmas! I\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this a . m--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All,','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEThank you for all of your great wprk this year!! And Merry Merry Christmas. See you in 2010. I worked with Huma and the notes have been placed in the mail system at State. Merry Christmas! I\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this a . m--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All,'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2248 - C05763003.txt','Happy Holidays!Fyi and happy christmas Dear Cheryl, I want you to know that last month a friend of mine convinced me to apply for a fellowship at Harvard/Institute of Politics, and I did. A few days ago, I got a call from the Program Director who informed me that I was accepted. I am very excited about it and think it will be a very good opportunity to share my experience with students who are learning theories about democracy and development. Cheryl, I am going to be bold and ask you if you would accept my invitation to come and speak to the students while I am there. I am asked and encouraged to invite important personalities who can talk of their experience in government and I thought of you. I would be thrilled if you accept. I will be there from end of January until the beginning of May next year. I have also invited President Moreno of IDB who accepted and I am waiting for an answer from Michaelle Jean, the General Governor of Canada. I wish you the very best, to you and your family for Christmas and the New Year. I hope our roads cross again as we thrive to better the lives of so many people who deserve it. Please extend my wished to the Secretary of State. I admire her and her work. Warm regards, Michele','Happy Holidays!Fyi and happy christmas Dear Cheryl, I want you to know that last month a friend of mine convinced me to apply for a fellowship at Harvard/Institute of Politics, and I did. A few days ago, I got a call from the Program Director who informed me that I was accepted. I am very excited about it and think it will be a very good opportunity to share my experience with students who are learning theories about democracy and development. Cheryl, I am going to be bold and ask you if you would accept my invitation to come and speak to the students while I am there. I am asked and encouraged to invite important personalities who can talk of their experience in government and I thought of you. I would be thrilled if you accept. I will be there from end of January until the beginning of May next year. I have also invited President Moreno of IDB who accepted and I am waiting for an answer from Michaelle Jean, the General Governor of Canada. I wish you the very best, to you and your family for Christmas and the New Year. I hope our roads cross again as we thrive to better the lives of so many people who deserve it. Please extend my wished to the Secretary of State. I admire her and her work. Warm regards, Michele'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2262 - C05763039.txt','Re: Fw:Why? B/c it reminds you of someone we now and love - aka you? :) I respect her reasoning altho I regret her sense of responsibility. Fyi','Re: Fw:Why? B/c it reminds you of someone we now and love - aka you? :) I respect her reasoning altho I regret her sense of responsibility. Fyi'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2263 - C05763040.txt','What time is it in Manilla - Are you awake?Fyi - iam going to ask her to head up the qddr organization process with and on diplomacy.side we\'re looking but will be desi? nated to be second to that person - on develpoment this woman that jack and I interviewed and maybe if she will and the the advisory groups we discussed. Will fill you in as we know more by monday Hi. We have a 12 hour time difference. So I was sound asleep when you sent this at nearly 2 am Manila time(smile). Just got it now - we are having blackberry troubles and I am in the southern Philippines, not back in Manila until Monday. Do you need to talk to me? If so we can figure out a time that works. Hope all is well with you. Secretary Clinton\'s video greeting was a smash success here. Still playing on TV and radio here. 82','What time is it in Manilla - Are you awake?Fyi - iam going to ask her to head up the qddr organization process with and on diplomacy.side we\'re looking but will be desi? nated to be second to that person - on develpoment this woman that jack and I interviewed and maybe if she will and the the advisory groups we discussed. Will fill you in as we know more by monday Hi. We have a 12 hour time difference. So I was sound asleep when you sent this at nearly 2 am Manila time(smile). Just got it now - we are having blackberry troubles and I am in the southern Philippines, not back in Manila until Monday. Do you need to talk to me? If so we can figure out a time that works. Hope all is well with you. Secretary Clinton\'s video greeting was a smash success here. Still playing on TV and radio here. 82'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2283 - C05763077.txt','Mini Schedule 7/14/099:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En route White House 9:55 am ARRIVE White House 10:00 am PRESIDENT\'S EXPANDED BILATERAL w/DUTCH PRIME MINISTER 10:30 am JAN PETER BALICENENDE White House Oval Office 10:30 am PRESIDENT\'S STATEMENT TO THE PRESS w/ PM BALKENEDE 10:45 am White House Oval Office 10:50 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 10:55 am ARRIVE State Department 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/UNDER SECRETARY ELLEN TAUSCHER 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/DUTCH FOREIGN MINISTER MAXIME \'VERHAGEN 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 3:30 pm PHOTO OPS (3) 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Outer Office and Marshall Room 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/LATVIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MARIS RIEKSTINS 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:45 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/BRITISH FS DAVID MILIBAND 5:05 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEICLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route Private Residence 6:50 pm ARRIVE Private Residence FYI: 9:15 am POTUS PRE-BRIEF MEETING Oval Office 9:30 am POTUS ONE-ON-ONE w/DUTCH PM BALDENEDE 10:00am Oval Office ### ?','Mini Schedule 7/14/099:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En route White House 9:55 am ARRIVE White House 10:00 am PRESIDENT\'S EXPANDED BILATERAL w/DUTCH PRIME MINISTER 10:30 am JAN PETER BALICENENDE White House Oval Office 10:30 am PRESIDENT\'S STATEMENT TO THE PRESS w/ PM BALKENEDE 10:45 am White House Oval Office 10:50 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 10:55 am ARRIVE State Department 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/UNDER SECRETARY ELLEN TAUSCHER 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/DUTCH FOREIGN MINISTER MAXIME \'VERHAGEN 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 3:30 pm PHOTO OPS (3) 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Outer Office and Marshall Room 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/LATVIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MARIS RIEKSTINS 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:45 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/BRITISH FS DAVID MILIBAND 5:05 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEICLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route Private Residence 6:50 pm ARRIVE Private Residence FYI: 9:15 am POTUS PRE-BRIEF MEETING Oval Office 9:30 am POTUS ONE-ON-ONE w/DUTCH PM BALDENEDE 10:00am Oval Office ### ?'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2306 - C05763119.txt','TomorrowIt will be tricky -- his swearing in is at 10:00am which is during your Iran Video Conference. If for some reason it ends early, you could stop by. I will list it as an FYI and let Claire know as well. Charles Rivkin, the new Amb is being sworn in tomorrow, and asked me to please come. Is there any way I could be there at all?','TomorrowIt will be tricky -- his swearing in is at 10:00am which is during your Iran Video Conference. If for some reason it ends early, you could stop by. I will list it as an FYI and let Claire know as well. Charles Rivkin, the new Amb is being sworn in tomorrow, and asked me to please come. Is there any way I could be there at all?'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2307 - C05763121.txt','TomorrowYes, we can certainly do that. Could we postpone start of video conf so I could meet his family? It will be tricky -- his swearing in is at 10:00am which is during your Iran Video Conference. If for some reason it ends early, you could stop by. I will list it as an FYI and let Claire know as well. Charles Rivkin, the new Amb is being sworn in tomorrow, and asked me to please come. Is there any way I could be there at all?','TomorrowYes, we can certainly do that. Could we postpone start of video conf so I could meet his family? It will be tricky -- his swearing in is at 10:00am which is during your Iran Video Conference. If for some reason it ends early, you could stop by. I will list it as an FYI and let Claire know as well. Charles Rivkin, the new Amb is being sworn in tomorrow, and asked me to please come. Is there any way I could be there at all?'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2346 - C05763214.txt','Nice Address Today!Fyi','Nice Address Today!Fyi'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2358 - C05763252.txt','NewseumThat\'s great. Fyi I spoke w Chairman of the Newseum and there will be no cost for S speech on 21st. They\'re honored to host. The Chair is the CEO of the Knight Foundation and if the event requires sponsorship for it to be free they will sponsor. Whatever our legal regs are, Newseum and/or Knight will accommodate.','NewseumThat\'s great. Fyi I spoke w Chairman of the Newseum and there will be no cost for S speech on 21st. They\'re honored to host. The Chair is the CEO of the Knight Foundation and if the event requires sponsorship for it to be free they will sponsor. Whatever our legal regs are, Newseum and/or Knight will accommodate.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2364 - C05763334.txt','Angola and Food security for S tripSee traffic The chinese have also given angola $3 billion in low interest loans for securing oil access. They are also major vendors for construction. Best, David Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Reines, Philippe fyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security 72','Angola and Food security for S tripSee traffic The chinese have also given angola $3 billion in low interest loans for securing oil access. They are also major vendors for construction. Best, David Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Reines, Philippe fyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security 72'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2379 - C05763432.txt','great friend great friend (and a member of her original Students of the World organization)of the World organization) (and a member of her original Students is one of the Americans who accidently crossed the border--- FYI is one of the Americans w o accidently crossed the border--- ...and is being held by the Iranian gov... enclosed is a short note from of Joshua Fattal)... he says you all are doing a great job and he is just reaching out to anyone who could maybe help...again this is just an fyi-love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. 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We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008','great friend great friend (and a member of her original Students of the World organization)of the World organization) (and a member of her original Students is one of the Americans who accidently crossed the border--- FYI is one of the Americans w o accidently crossed the border--- ...and is being held by the Iranian gov... enclosed is a short note from of Joshua Fattal)... he says you all are doing a great job and he is just reaching out to anyone who could maybe help...again this is just an fyi-love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you received this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of the error via email to disclaimerinquiries@ideacity.com and please delete the email from your system, retaining no copies in any media. We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2390 - C05763460.txt','Fw:Attachments: ir2110.vcf Fyi','Fw:Attachments: ir2110.vcf Fyi'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2397 - C05763508.txt','Heads up on comm farming etc.Fyi I would be careful with the commercial farming. Many African leaders support it because it\'s good for their cronies. Paul Collier has been one of the most vocal supporters of commercial farming - mostly because of the success of Brazil. Our USAID colleagues are much less supportive because historically it doesn\'t have as much benefit for the poor as working directly with rural farmers. I think the best way to frame this issue is to say: we support small holder farmers and that\'s what our programs will emphasize but, if we see an opportunity for commercial farms to also help achieve our goal of lifting 100 million out of hunger and poverty, then we will support it. In general, commercial farms usually benefit those who are above the poverty line - not those below it. Best, Matt Am just getting ready to go throufh emails sent after 3pm yesterday. A few thoughts b/f I do: 1.S made commitments re angola and agriculture 2.S agreed w/ nigerian agri min that we need to invest in commercial farming rather than only rural farming (several countries have observed that focusing on rural farming has not worked but have offered no analysis for that but it was said in several counties). Cdm','Heads up on comm farming etc.Fyi I would be careful with the commercial farming. Many African leaders support it because it\'s good for their cronies. Paul Collier has been one of the most vocal supporters of commercial farming - mostly because of the success of Brazil. Our USAID colleagues are much less supportive because historically it doesn\'t have as much benefit for the poor as working directly with rural farmers. I think the best way to frame this issue is to say: we support small holder farmers and that\'s what our programs will emphasize; but, if we see an opportunity for commercial farms to also help achieve our goal of lifting 100 million out of hunger and poverty, then we will support it. In general, commercial farms usually benefit those who are above the poverty line - not those below it. Best, Matt Am just getting ready to go throufh emails sent after 3pm yesterday. A few thoughts b/f I do: 1.S made commitments re angola and agriculture; 2.S agreed w/ nigerian agri min that we need to invest in commercial farming rather than only rural farming (several countries have observed that focusing on rural farming has not worked but have offered no analysis for that but it was said in several counties). Cdm'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2411 - C05763587.txt','Time with SYes 5:00pm. Lona is all over this one. I think Lona already confirmed swearing in for Monday. I\'d also be happy to see him then too. Huma will check. Fyi Cheryl ? Well, I finally made it. Quite a start to be able to ride in with the President in AF1 and then roll into meetings with Calderon and the leadership of the Mexican government. I will spend this week in Mexico. I will be back next week to pack out, but will also follow up on a number of other issues while I am there. I wanted to ask if you thought it might be possible to get a bit of time with the Secretary. There are two requests going through the system. One is for a formal swearing in. I understand that she has one swearing in at 4:00 on Monday in the Ben Franklin room, so one option would be if she could do the same for me in the Treaty Room at 4:30. I know this is short notice ? this has been one of those cases where planning has alluded us.','Time with SYes 5:00pm. Lona is all over this one. I think Lona already confirmed swearing in for Monday. I\'d also be happy to see him then too. Huma will check. Fyi Cheryl ? Well, I finally made it. Quite a start to be able to ride in with the President in AF1 and then roll into meetings with Calderon and the leadership of the Mexican government. I will spend this week in Mexico. I will be back next week to pack out, but will also follow up on a number of other issues while I am there. I wanted to ask if you thought it might be possible to get a bit of time with the Secretary. There are two requests going through the system. One is for a formal swearing in. I understand that she has one swearing in at 4:00 on Monday in the Ben Franklin room, so one option would be if she could do the same for me in the Treaty Room at 4:30. I know this is short notice ? this has been one of those cases where planning has alluded us.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2419 - C05763626.txt','CODEL McCain Press Statement in Tripoli statementScroll all the way down for statement Dan, FYI: Below are Senator McCain\'s remarks following his discussions with Col. Qadafi. Regards, Malcolm S. Greene Senior Watch Officer S/ES-Operations Center 202-647-1512 Colleagues, Below is Senator McCain\'s press statement following his meeting with Col. Qadafi on the Megrahi issue. Joan, thanks so much for the updates. My shift is over, please send any additional emails to SES-O in the GAL. Best regards Walter Per my email on the other system, this is the press statement that Senator McCain delivered in Tripoli today, Aug 14. Senator Lieberman\'s statement was a bit stronger. PAO Josh Baker will forward a summary of that statement, along with some suggested if-asked press guidance, to NEA/MAG and NEA/PPD. Behalf Of Chris Andino Baker, Joshua N We have had a brief but productive time here in Libya. Our visit here, inconceivable just a few years ago, is another indication of the remarkable transformation of relations between our two countries. During our visit, we met with the National Security Advisor, with Col. Qadafi, and with a number of advisors to the leader. We expressed our appreciation for Libya\'s decision to give up its weapons of mass destruction programs and become a partner in the fight against violent Islamic extremism, and discussed the ways in which relations between our countries can continue on a positive and productive path. In particular, we discussed the possibility of moving ahead with the provision of non-lethal defense equipment to the government of Libya. As we move ahead with the many ways in which the United States and Libya can work closely as partners, there remain areas where there remains real work to be done. The status of human rights and political reform in Libya will remain a chief element of concern. In addition, we understand that no final decision has been reached regarding the potential release from Scottish prison of Abdel Basset al Megrahi, the man convicted of involvement in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Nevertheless, we made clear in our meetings with Libyan officials that we are resolutely opposed to his release. We encouraged our Libyan interlocutors to handle this case ? which, after all, involves an individual convicted of killing American citizens ? in a fashion that will strengthen the growing ties of friendship between our two countries, rather than hinder its progress. We discussed these and other issues in a spirit of mutual respect and friendship. The ties between the United States and Libya have taken a remarkable and positive turn in recent years,','CODEL McCain Press Statement in Tripoli statementScroll all the way down for statement Dan, FYI: Below are Senator McCain\'s remarks following his discussions with Col. Qadafi. Regards, Malcolm S. Greene Senior Watch Officer S/ES-Operations Center 202-647-1512 Colleagues, Below is Senator McCain\'s press statement following his meeting with Col. Qadafi on the Megrahi issue. Joan, thanks so much for the updates. My shift is over, please send any additional emails to SES-O in the GAL. Best regards Walter Per my email on the other system, this is the press statement that Senator McCain delivered in Tripoli today, Aug 14. Senator Lieberman\'s statement was a bit stronger. PAO Josh Baker will forward a summary of that statement, along with some suggested if-asked press guidance, to NEA/MAG and NEA/PPD. Behalf Of Chris Andino Baker, Joshua N We have had a brief but productive time here in Libya. Our visit here, inconceivable just a few years ago, is another indication of the remarkable transformation of relations between our two countries. During our visit, we met with the National Security Advisor, with Col. Qadafi, and with a number of advisors to the leader. We expressed our appreciation for Libya\'s decision to give up its weapons of mass destruction programs and become a partner in the fight against violent Islamic extremism, and discussed the ways in which relations between our countries can continue on a positive and productive path. In particular, we discussed the possibility of moving ahead with the provision of non-lethal defense equipment to the government of Libya. As we move ahead with the many ways in which the United States and Libya can work closely as partners, there remain areas where there remains real work to be done. The status of human rights and political reform in Libya will remain a chief element of concern. In addition, we understand that no final decision has been reached regarding the potential release from Scottish prison of Abdel Basset al Megrahi, the man convicted of involvement in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Nevertheless, we made clear in our meetings with Libyan officials that we are resolutely opposed to his release. We encouraged our Libyan interlocutors to handle this case ? which, after all, involves an individual convicted of killing American citizens ? in a fashion that will strengthen the growing ties of friendship between our two countries, rather than hinder its progress. We discussed these and other issues in a spirit of mutual respect and friendship. The ties between the United States and Libya have taken a remarkable and positive turn in recent years,'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2449 - C05763756.txt','Senator Webb Press Comments read-outColleagues, FYI, following is a read-out of Senator Webb\'s comments to the press August 16 in Bangkok. ? Senator Webb first delivered a prepared statement, in which he said his visit to Burma had three purposes: 1)to appeal for Yettaw\'s deportation 2)to visit ASSK 3)to ask to the Burmese leadership to end her house arrest. ? The Senator summarized the basis of his humanitarian appeal, noting Yettaw\'s health and stating that the [trespassing] incident was regrettable but not mean-spirited. ? With ASSK, he said he had discussed elections and sanctions issues, but declined to characterize the content of their conversation. ? With the leadership, he said he had raised a wide range of issues, including elections. He conveyed to the generals that it would be hard for the world to view the Burmese elections as free and fair without the participation of ASSK and her supporters. Asked whether free and fair elections are possible given the Burmese constitution\'s structure, Webb said the constitution does not necessarily constrain elections. ? Senator Webb explained he was not a U.S. Government envoy. Asked whether his visit would trigger a review of U.S. Burma policy, the Senator responded that Secretary Clinton had already called for a review and that he would discuss his visit with the Secretary. ? Asked why he was received by the Burmese leadership while the UN Secretary General was not, the Senator referred to his 18-year record of working on Southeast Asia issues and his record in Vietnam. He did not characterize his own position on sanctions. With respect to human rights groups\' fear that his visit would lend legitimacy the regime, Webb firmly restated his qualifications and record. ? The Senator indicated that he viewed this as a possible opening for progress, but did not make any indications or suggestions on next steps. Hugo Rodriguez Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center','Senator Webb Press Comments read-outColleagues, FYI, following is a read-out of Senator Webb\'s comments to the press August 16 in Bangkok. ? Senator Webb first delivered a prepared statement, in which he said his visit to Burma had three purposes: 1)to appeal for Yettaw\'s deportation; 2)to visit ASSK; 3)to ask to the Burmese leadership to end her house arrest. ? The Senator summarized the basis of his humanitarian appeal, noting Yettaw\'s health and stating that the [trespassing] incident was regrettable but not mean-spirited. ? With ASSK, he said he had discussed elections and sanctions issues, but declined to characterize the content of their conversation. ? With the leadership, he said he had raised a wide range of issues, including elections. He conveyed to the generals that it would be hard for the world to view the Burmese elections as free and fair without the participation of ASSK and her supporters. Asked whether free and fair elections are possible given the Burmese constitution\'s structure, Webb said the constitution does not necessarily constrain elections. ? Senator Webb explained he was not a U.S. Government envoy. Asked whether his visit would trigger a review of U.S. Burma policy, the Senator responded that Secretary Clinton had already called for a review and that he would discuss his visit with the Secretary. ? Asked why he was received by the Burmese leadership while the UN Secretary General was not, the Senator referred to his 18-year record of working on Southeast Asia issues and his record in Vietnam. He did not characterize his own position on sanctions. With respect to human rights groups\' fear that his visit would lend legitimacy the regime, Webb firmly restated his qualifications and record. ? The Senator indicated that he viewed this as a possible opening for progress, but did not make any indications or suggestions on next steps. Hugo Rodriguez Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2464 - C05763796.txt','sister-in-lawCheryl, FYI ? This morning I did a phone interview with I told her that there might be possibilities at USAID and MCC. I asked her to look at the USAID and MCC websites and let me know what might be of interest. Is there something I don\'t know about her background that might make it easier to imagine where she\'d fit? Margaret 260','sister-in-lawCheryl, FYI ? This morning I did a phone interview with I told her that there might be possibilities at USAID and MCC. I asked her to look at the USAID and MCC websites and let me know what might be of interest. Is there something I don\'t know about her background that might make it easier to imagine where she\'d fit? Margaret 260'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2468 - C05763802.txt','Palau offended by US positionsI\'ll call him this week. I think we have this largely sorted. Jeff and I go back to Puerto Rico and Guam in the primaries. Thx for sending. I\'ve forwarded to Jake Sullivan in my office to follow up. Below is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self- sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. . Jeff ? 268','Palau offended by US positionsI\'ll call him this week. I think we have this largely sorted. Jeff and I go back to Puerto Rico and Guam in the primaries. Thx for sending. I\'ve forwarded to Jake Sullivan in my office to follow up. Below is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self- sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. . Jeff ? 268'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2521 - C05763937.txt','I Love Hillary!Fyi  Capricia Penavic Marshall  Mills, Cheryl D B6 Great job guys - she was FANTASTIC this morning this is a clip from a discussion I did last week about whether or not she\'s being marginalized - as if! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/32027425#32027425 xo finney 309','I Love Hillary!Fyi ; Capricia Penavic Marshall ; Mills, Cheryl D B6 Great job guys - she was FANTASTIC this morning\" this is a clip from a discussion I did last week about whether or not she\'s being marginalized - as if! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/32027425#32027425 xo finney 309'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2526 - C05763950.txt','CODEL MackFyi Fyi on Amb. Llorens readout from CODEL Mack. Courtney Colleagues, Ambassador Llorens provided a readout of CODEL Mack\'s trip to Honduras. During the weekend trip, U.S. Representatives Mack and Bilbray met with several Honduran officials, including Micheletti, the Supreme Court president, and six presidential candidates. It is Ambassador Llorens\' opinion the CODEL was not helpful to the Obama Administration\'s goals in Honduras. The CODEL already has departed and is en route back to the United States. Thank you, Philip Roskamp Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512 311','CODEL MackFyi Fyi on Amb. Llorens readout from CODEL Mack. Courtney Colleagues, Ambassador Llorens provided a readout of CODEL Mack\'s trip to Honduras. During the weekend trip, U.S. Representatives Mack and Bilbray met with several Honduran officials, including Micheletti, the Supreme Court president, and six presidential candidates. It is Ambassador Llorens\' opinion the CODEL was not helpful to the Obama Administration\'s goals in Honduras. The CODEL already has departed and is en route back to the United States. Thank you, Philip Roskamp Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512 311'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2527 - C05763952.txt','PLS FORWARD TO THE SECRETARY(and greetings to CMills)Fyi Oh barcar Dear HRC, Your far-ranging and compelling comments onMeet The Press this morning proved , once again, why you are the right person, in the right job, during these challenging times. Barbaralee Diamonsteiri-Spielvogel 27 July 2009 313','PLS FORWARD TO THE SECRETARY(and greetings to CMills)Fyi Oh barcar Dear HRC, Your far-ranging and compelling comments on\"Meet The Press\" this morning proved , once again, why you are the right person, in the right job, during these challenging times. Barbaralee Diamonsteiri-Spielvogel 27 July 2009 313'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2541 - C05763985.txt','Fw:Fyi','Fw:Fyi'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2559 - C05764022.txt','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIACheryl: The Russians are trying to cash in on Angola\'s upside potential. With the Angola\'s oil and mineral wealth, as well as its vast agricultural potential, the Russians see dollars signs in their eyes. I hope some American companies, backed up with OPIC and Ex-Im Bank guarantees and loans, will go in to build housing and other infrastructure. Johnnie FYI ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIACheryl: The Russians are trying to cash in on Angola\'s upside potential. With the Angola\'s oil and mineral wealth, as well as its vast agricultural potential, the Russians see dollars signs in their eyes. I hope some American companies, backed up with OPIC and Ex-Im Bank guarantees and loans, will go in to build housing and other infrastructure. Johnnie FYI ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2609 - C05764114.txt','Re:Also fyi, we heard eikenberry is going on sunday shows. Holbrooke sent a memo as well that we can send over a secure fax if you\'d like. Just need to know what time works for you to receive the fax. Haven\'t gotten confirmation yet on call. Can they do it at 10?','Re:Also fyi, we heard eikenberry is going on sunday shows. Holbrooke sent a memo as well that we can send over a secure fax if you\'d like. Just need to know what time works for you to receive the fax. Haven\'t gotten confirmation yet on call. Can they do it at 10?'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2614 - C05764123.txt','Re:He can talk now. We can send secure fax now. And then connect call. Let\'s get call set and then right before it we can do fax. Also fyi, we heard eikenberry is going on sunday shows. Holbrooke sent a memo as well that we can send over a secure fax if you\'d like. Just need to know what time works for you to receive the fax. Haven\'t gotten confirmation yet on call. Can they do it at 10?','Re:He can talk now. We can send secure fax now. And then connect call. Let\'s get call set and then right before it we can do fax. Also fyi, we heard eikenberry is going on sunday shows. Holbrooke sent a memo as well that we can send over a secure fax if you\'d like. Just need to know what time works for you to receive the fax. Haven\'t gotten confirmation yet on call. Can they do it at 10?'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2619 - C05764131.txt','Re:Yes. Its a nice photo. It could just be someone with a good camera standing on their lawn. Did you see the photo in the NYPost of Bill and me from yesterday? It was after lunch but I didn\'t see anybody w a camera so obviously a long lens from afar. Also fyi, we heard eikenberry is going on sunday shows. Holbrooke sent a memo as well that we can send over a secure fax if you\'d like. Just need to know what time works for you to receive the fax. Haven\'t gotten confirmation yet on call: Can they do it at 10?','Re:Yes. Its a nice photo. It could just be someone with a good camera standing on their lawn. Did you see the photo in the NYPost of Bill and me from yesterday? It was after lunch but I didn\'t see anybody w a camera so obviously a long lens from afar. Also fyi, we heard eikenberry is going on sunday shows. Holbrooke sent a memo as well that we can send over a secure fax if you\'d like. Just need to know what time works for you to receive the fax. Haven\'t gotten confirmation yet on call: Can they do it at 10?'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2626 - C05764139.txt','Peter Galbraith called, wants to talk to you...Hillary: Peter Galbraith just called me and I had a long talk with him. As you know, as chief of US mission to UN in Afghanistan he has protested the election fraud and come into conflict with the head of UN there, who wanted to cover it up. Peter has just come out of Afghanistan after four solid months there. He is pessimistic, says the analogy to Vietnam is not wrong-headed, that comparisons of increasing troop levels there as though the surge in Iraq could be replicated are misguided, but thinks there is an approach that should be attempted that involves the vote recount and trying to replace Karzai. He wishes to speak with you directly. He says that he has difficulty communicating with Holbrooke, not because he can\'t reach him, but because he finds Dick disjointed these days. Peter is on a plane right now to Norway, then London, then to NY on Wed, then could go to DC. He says you can reach him through the US mission to the UN office. FYI, from Wash Post today: The issue of how seriously to take the fraud charges, and whether to force a runoff, has also caused a rare public rift within the international community here. The senior American official at the U.N. mission, Peter W. Galbraith, left the country abruptly Sunday in a dispute with the mission director, Norwegian Kai Eide. Galbraith had pushed for an exhaustive probe. Sources who are familiar with the dispute but are not authorized to. speak on the record said Eide argued that the international community should not press too hard because it could undermine national stability. Galbraith had been convinced that Karzai could not win without fraud and had tried to reduce the number of polling stations in some areas in the south, the incumbent\'s ethnic stronghold, said one diplomatic source. Eide and others, the source said, were convinced that Karzai would win in any case and that any irregularities could be smoothed over, as they were in the 2004 presidential election that Karzai won by a safe margin. And, I\'ve included below Jane Smiley\'s rave review of Max\'s book. Sid http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-smiley/republican-gomorrah_b290293.html Your request is being processed... Jane Smiley Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist and Essayist Posted: September 17, 2009 02:56 PM','Peter Galbraith called, wants to talk to you...Hillary: Peter Galbraith just called me and I had a long talk with him. As you know, as chief of US mission to UN in Afghanistan he has protested the election fraud and come into conflict with the head of UN there, who wanted to cover it up. Peter has just come out of Afghanistan after four solid months there. He is pessimistic, says the analogy to Vietnam is not wrong-headed, that comparisons of increasing troop levels there as though the surge in Iraq could be replicated are misguided, but thinks there is an approach that should be attempted that involves the vote recount and trying to replace Karzai. He wishes to speak with you directly. He says that he has difficulty communicating with Holbrooke, not because he can\'t reach him, but because he finds Dick disjointed these days. Peter is on a plane right now to Norway, then London, then to NY on Wed, then could go to DC. He says you can reach him through the US mission to the UN office. FYI, from Wash Post today: \"The issue of how seriously to take the fraud charges, and whether to force a runoff, has also caused a rare public rift within the international community here. The senior American official at the U.N. mission, Peter W. Galbraith, left the country abruptly Sunday in a dispute with the mission director, Norwegian Kai Eide. \"Galbraith had pushed for an exhaustive probe. Sources who are familiar with the dispute but are not authorized to. speak on the record said Eide argued that the international community should not press too hard because it could undermine national stability. Galbraith had been convinced that Karzai could not win without fraud and had tried to reduce the number of polling stations in some areas in the south, the incumbent\'s ethnic stronghold, said one diplomatic source. Eide and others, the source said, were convinced that Karzai would win in any case and that any irregularities could be smoothed over, as they were in the 2004 presidential election that Karzai won by a safe margin.\" And, I\'ve included below Jane Smiley\'s rave review of Max\'s book. Sid http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-smiley/republican-gomorrah_b290293.html Your request is being processed... Jane Smiley Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist and Essayist Posted: September 17, 2009 02:56 PM'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2663 - C05764213.txt','Grameen in HaitiI\'m up and immersed in Af-Pak if you want to call. FYI Cheryl, I just spoke with Vidal Jorgensen. They expect to be on the ground in about 8 months. They have not yet raised enough money to get the project started?the total needed is $6M and they need $2M to get started. Vidal said they process has been delayed because their work in Colombia and China is consuming all their resources at the moment. Once on the ground, they will target the poorest of the poor and go to the toughest areas of Haiti. They anticipate an average loan size of $200 and they expect to reach about 10,000 borrowers in five years. They expect to be profitable in 4-5 years. Meghann','Grameen in HaitiI\'m up and immersed in Af-Pak if you want to call. FYI Cheryl, I just spoke with Vidal Jorgensen. They expect to be on the ground in about 8 months. They have not yet raised enough money to get the project started?the total needed is $6M and they need $2M to get started. Vidal said they process has been delayed because their work in Colombia and China is consuming all their resources at the moment. Once on the ground, they will target the poorest of the poor and go to the toughest areas of Haiti. They anticipate an average loan size of $200 and they expect to reach about 10,000 borrowers in five years. They expect to be profitable in 4-5 years. Meghann'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'267 - C05739875.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contactCan I call you in 30? Several items. Anything to report? I can call now If you\'re free. FYI Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful n Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following bic they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern-based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions.','Latest from HRC\'s contactCan I call you in 30? Several items. Anything to report? I can call now If you\'re free. FYI Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful n Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following bic they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern-based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2697 - C05764282.txt','Ensuring Energy TransitionsH RC: FYI. This is my point. cdm Hi Cheryl, Thanks for your email. I am on a plane now ? headed back from Istambul. I have not has any time to address this. But I will certainly work on it shortly. And in fact am meeting with David this week to do so. But I also think it is essential to take into account the concerns of the Hill. In Jose\'s hearings and mine, the committee quite explicitly and directly said they expected us to play significant roles in energy. David should certainly have the lead role, as the secretary has said and as the legislation clearly spells out, but we also need to figure out how we can work together. And I am sure that can be done amicably under david\'s overall leadership in this area. But H should be consulted and talk to the SFRC before any changes are made to avoid any surprises and be sure they understand what is being done. And, of course, I want to be sure we bring in Jose on any discussions, since he has important interests in this. Regards, Bob Bob: I hope you are settling in ? looking forward to finding a moment to connect with you. I particularly want to make sure we follow-up on energy in your title and making sure lines are clear in that arena to avoid any dropped balls or missed opportunities. I wanted to flag one matter now because the Secretary has asked David Goldwyn during her look-ahead meeting regarding energy, to move forward on several energy security priorities ? including engaging with key producers like Brazil, Mexico, Angola and Nigeria as well as addressing energy security concerns with consumers like China and India. Given that E/EEB previously had the lead on energy matters before we had an International Energy Coordinator, I want to make sure you and he are properly and smoothly transitioning matters to him.','Ensuring Energy TransitionsH RC: FYI. This is my point. cdm Hi Cheryl, Thanks for your email. I am on a plane now ? headed back from Istambul. I have not has any time to address this. But I will certainly work on it shortly. And in fact am meeting with David this week to do so. But I also think it is essential to take into account the concerns of the Hill. In Jose\'s hearings and mine, the committee quite explicitly and directly said they expected us to play significant roles in energy. David should certainly have the lead role, as the secretary has said and as the legislation clearly spells out, but we also need to figure out how we can work together. And I am sure that can be done amicably under david\'s overall leadership in this area. But H should be consulted and talk to the SFRC before any changes are made to avoid any surprises and be sure they understand what is being done. And, of course, I want to be sure we bring in Jose on any discussions, since he has important interests in this. Regards, Bob Bob: I hope you are settling in ? looking forward to finding a moment to connect with you. I particularly want to make sure we follow-up on energy in your title and making sure lines are clear in that arena to avoid any dropped balls or missed opportunities. I wanted to flag one matter now because the Secretary has asked David Goldwyn during her look-ahead meeting regarding energy, to move forward on several energy security priorities ? including engaging with key producers like Brazil, Mexico, Angola and Nigeria as well as addressing energy security concerns with consumers like China and India. Given that E/EEB previously had the lead on energy matters before we had an International Energy Coordinator, I want to make sure you and he are properly and smoothly transitioning matters to him.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2698 - C05764284.txt','Security ContractorsAttachments: 9-1-2009 Dyncorp Aviation Task Order Guidance.docx Fyi Cheryl: Iraq Aviation Task Order: 19','Security ContractorsAttachments: 9-1-2009 Dyncorp Aviation Task Order Guidance.docx Fyi Cheryl: Iraq Aviation Task Order: 19'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2715 - C05764318.txt','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away. Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told \"none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away.\" Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2721 - C05764327.txt','HaitiTrying to see if I can. cdm That\'s great. Will you be there? Fyi Hi Cheryl, Just wanted to close the loop and let you know that President Clinton will address the Security Council next week (Wed, Sept 9) in his role as UN Special Envoy for Haiti. This has not been announced / is still close hold. Thanks for your support in moving this forward. We are excited about this session. Brooke ************************* Brooke D. Anderson','HaitiTrying to see if I can. cdm That\'s great. Will you be there? Fyi Hi Cheryl, Just wanted to close the loop and let you know that President Clinton will address the Security Council next week (Wed, Sept 9) in his role as UN Special Envoy for Haiti. This has not been announced / is still close hold. Thanks for your support in moving this forward. We are excited about this session. Brooke ************************* Brooke D. Anderson'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2748 - C05764397.txt','Resume and Other Matters ResumeWho is FYI Cheryl, the organization. It is a loss for Daniel to be the CEO of As soon as we solve the deputy position, I am sure th\'e rest will be easy. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Terrific - I will make it a point to see you one of those days so copying Joanne to find a time. Love the new cdm cdm Cheryl, Thank you for getting back to me. I have exchanged e mails with last week and will plan to see him next week when I am in DC. I plan to be in town all day the 27,28, and the 29th. I look forward to speak to Rich as well. I have had few resumes in the last few days as well. I will bring you current when we speak. Thanks again. I also have a new E mail address. It is dwyohannes Daniel Daniel: I hope you are doing well. I will be calling you to follow-up on the Deputy matter this week. Rich Verma also should be reaching out to you to offer whatever support you need from our leg folks to assist in your confirmation effort. Joanne Laszczych Assistant to Counselor and Chief of Staff, Cheryl Mills Department of State 2201 C Street, N.W.','Resume and Other Matters ResumeWho is FYI Cheryl, the organization. It is a loss for Daniel to be the CEO of As soon as we solve the deputy position, I am sure th\'e rest will be easy. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Terrific - I will make it a point to see you one of those days so copying Joanne to find a time. Love the new cdm cdm Cheryl, Thank you for getting back to me. I have exchanged e mails with last week and will plan to see him next week when I am in DC. I plan to be in town all day the 27,28, and the 29th. I look forward to speak to Rich as well. I have had few resumes in the last few days as well. I will bring you current when we speak. Thanks again. I also have a new E mail address. It is dwyohannes Daniel Daniel: I hope you are doing well. I will be calling you to follow-up on the Deputy matter this week. Rich Verma also should be reaching out to you to offer whatever support you need from our leg folks to assist in your confirmation effort. Joanne Laszczych Assistant to Counselor and Chief of Staff, Cheryl Mills Department of State 2201 C Street, N.W.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2757 - C05764413.txt','ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed suicide Update: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia - alleged illegal activitysuicide Importance: High FYI Importance: High FYI on several (shocking) updates on that Liberia Amcit case. Scroll all the way to the bottom for all the details. Colleagues, Charge Robinson, Embassy Monrovia, just called to report that Mr. Fosnight has committed suicide. He was found in his home at approximately 0500 EDT. The RSO is on the scene and Monrovia\'s consular section is aware of the situation and will work to repatriate the body. UNMIL is working to determine who from the UN will call Fosnight\'s next-of-kin. Post had no further details, but will continue to provide them to Ops. The Liberian Minister of Justice has asked UNMIL representatives and Charge Robinson to attend a meeting at 0730 EDT to discuss press responses. The Watch connected the PA/Press duty officer to Embassy Monrovia. ACTION REQUEST: Embassy Monrovia has requested press guidance from the Department as soon as possible, preferably before the 0730 EDT meeting. The Embassy prefers NOT to issue a joint statement with Liberian or UNMIL representatives. The Embassy is closed today, but the Charge will be available by telephone. Ops has informed the CA/OCS, AF, and PA/Press duty officers by telephone, and stands by ready to assist. Regards, Stephanie L. Hallett 156 One correction: Fosnight\'s passport was not / not seized. Fosnight says he can\'t find it (which is interesting, since he says he planned to fly to Sierra Leone this afternoon). And one update: So far, all the Liberian lawyers contacted have refused to take the case. - Brooks Robinson Here is today\'s update. Sunday has been eventful. - Fosnight was arrested about 40 minutes ago and is under house arrest. His U.S. passport has been seized. The Consular Officer is aware and has passed to him (via the RSO, who\'s on the scene) the names of three local lawyers. The RSO reported that Fosnight is also seeking to be in touch with a U.S. lawyer. The Consular Officer will send a report of arrest cable tomorrow, and stands ready to meet with Fosnight. - The GOL has formally asked UNMIL to assist in making sure that the house arrest is effective, in order to ensure that Fosnight\'s rights are protected and to minimize flight risk. - Getting to this point involved a harrowing six hours. This morning at approximately 11:00 am, the Liberia National Police, accompanied by UN Police and our RSO, went to Fosnight\'s apartment to carry out the arrest. Although Fosnight had been under LNP surveillance by five officers, he managed to leave the apartment at around 10:00 in his UN-marked vehicle. (The Director of Police will be investigating how that happened.) Airport, immigration, police, and UN authorities were alerted. - At approximately 3:00 pm, we learned that Fosnight was still in Monrovia and was in phone contact with UNMIL officials as well as LNP officers. Finally, he agreed to be met by the LNP at his apartment, where he was arrested. He was read his rights, and read the charges, which include statutory rape and exploitation of children, among other charges. Fosnight stated that he and his Sierra Leonean ex-wife (or ex-girlfriend) - the 157','ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed suicide Update: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia - alleged illegal activitysuicide Importance: High FYI Importance: High FYI on several (shocking) updates on that Liberia Amcit case. Scroll all the way to the bottom for all the details. Colleagues, Charge Robinson, Embassy Monrovia, just called to report that Mr. Fosnight has committed suicide. He was found in his home at approximately 0500 EDT. The RSO is on the scene and Monrovia\'s consular section is aware of the situation and will work to repatriate the body. UNMIL is working to determine who from the UN will call Fosnight\'s next-of-kin. Post had no further details, but will continue to provide them to Ops. The Liberian Minister of Justice has asked UNMIL representatives and Charge Robinson to attend a meeting at 0730 EDT to discuss press responses. The Watch connected the PA/Press duty officer to Embassy Monrovia. ACTION REQUEST: Embassy Monrovia has requested press guidance from the Department as soon as possible, preferably before the 0730 EDT meeting. The Embassy prefers NOT to issue a joint statement with Liberian or UNMIL representatives. The Embassy is closed today, but the Charge will be available by telephone. Ops has informed the CA/OCS, AF, and PA/Press duty officers by telephone, and stands by ready to assist. Regards, Stephanie L. Hallett 156 One correction: Fosnight\'s passport was not / not seized. Fosnight says he can\'t find it (which is interesting, since he says he planned to fly to Sierra Leone this afternoon). And one update: So far, all the Liberian lawyers contacted have refused to take the case. - Brooks Robinson Here is today\'s update. Sunday has been eventful. - Fosnight was arrested about 40 minutes ago and is under house arrest. His U.S. passport has been seized. The Consular Officer is aware and has passed to him (via the RSO, who\'s on the scene) the names of three local lawyers. The RSO reported that Fosnight is also seeking to be in touch with a U.S. lawyer. The Consular Officer will send a report of arrest cable tomorrow, and stands ready to meet with Fosnight. - The GOL has formally asked UNMIL to assist in making sure that the house arrest is effective, in order to ensure that Fosnight\'s rights are protected and to minimize flight risk. - Getting to this point involved a harrowing six hours. This morning at approximately 11:00 am, the Liberia National Police, accompanied by UN Police and our RSO, went to Fosnight\'s apartment to carry out the arrest. Although Fosnight had been under LNP surveillance by five officers, he managed to leave the apartment at around 10:00 in his UN-marked vehicle. (The Director of Police will be investigating how that happened.) Airport, immigration, police, and UN authorities were alerted. - At approximately 3:00 pm, we learned that Fosnight was still in Monrovia and was in phone contact with UNMIL officials as well as LNP officers. Finally, he agreed to be met by the LNP at his apartment, where he was arrested. He was read his rights, and read the charges, which include statutory rape and exploitation of children, among other charges. Fosnight stated that he and his Sierra Leonean ex-wife (or ex-girlfriend) - the 157'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2773 - C05764453.txt','New POGO story - forced resignation of whistleblowerFyi From POGO\'s website blog: A positive take on our actions thus far, as characterized by the remaining guards in Kabul. http://pogoblog.typeoad.combogo/2009/09/more-news-from-euards-on-the-ground-in-kabul.html More News From Guards on the Ground in Kabul A quick update from the ground in Kabul: we\'ve heard that guards at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan are very pleased with the State Department\'s actions so far, with one source saying guards feel as if they\'ve been liberated from prison. State Department investigators have been conducting thorough, respectful interviews and are not asking guards if they shared information with POGO. The right people are being fired and it looks like we\'re on the way to restoring an atmosphere of professionalism at the U.S. Embassy. The contractor who was forced out of his position, by the way, was asked to leave before the State Department arrived on the scene. More as it comes in. -- Bryan Rahija We are now in a battle with POGO for ownership of this issue. What the Embassy today did was quite effective - maintaining the initiative and outlining decisive actions taken. We need to continue this trend, forcing POGO to react to what we are doing rather than the other way around. The Embassy statement does include removal of supervisors. I wonder from a contracting and legal standpoint how to react if asked to POGO\'s suggestion that supervisors are not allowed to work for another contractor. While people have a right to work, I believe we get to review a contractor\'s management team and instruct them on who is acceptable or not, right? I don\'t necessarily buy into POGO\'s Nuremberg defense, that people are exonerated because they were forced to debase themselves. But I see the release below as good news, that we have established momentum on the issue. We should retain it even though it will become more challenging as Congress returns next week. 76 POGO released the following statement on their website today: Statement by Danielle Brian, Executive Director, Project On Government Oversight: POGO is pleased that the State Department has finally taken decisive steps to bring the Kabul security guard scandal under control. We remain very concerned, however, with certain elements of this action. POGO has no solid information of the identities of those reported to have been removed. We have been told people are being fired for simply being in the photographs. We do know a number of those were unwilling participants. We also want to hear that the supervisors who were responsible for this debacle are being held fully accountable and not simply allowed to resign and go to another contractor. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-filesialerts/contract-oversightico-gp-20090904.html Fyi POGO posted the attached on their website, claiming that the whistleblower who exposed the guard scandal was forced to resign. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-files/alerts/contract-oversight/co-gp-20090903.html One of the whistleblowers who helped expose the guard scandal at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul has just been forced to resign after his company?whose client is ArmorGroup, North America (AGNA)?came to believe that he had reached out to D.C. for assistance. The company told POGO that the whistleblower\'s resignation was voluntary. However, information obtained by the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) strongly suggests he was pressured into resigning to avoid being fired, an action often referred to as constructive dismissal. POGO is deeply concerned about the action allegedly taken against the whistleblower. He is being forced out at a time 77','New POGO story - forced resignation of whistleblowerFyi From POGO\'s website blog: A positive take on our actions thus far, as characterized by the remaining guards in Kabul. http://pogoblog.typeoad.combogo/2009/09/more-news-from-euards-on-the-ground-in-kabul.html More News From Guards on the Ground in Kabul A quick update from the ground in Kabul: we\'ve heard that guards at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan are very pleased with the State Department\'s actions so far, with one source saying guards feel as if they\'ve been \"liberated from prison.\" State Department investigators have been conducting thorough, respectful interviews and are not asking guards if they shared information with POGO. The right people are being fired and it looks like we\'re on the way to restoring an atmosphere of professionalism at the U.S. Embassy. The contractor who was forced out of his position, by the way, was asked to leave before the State Department arrived on the scene. More as it comes in. -- Bryan Rahija We are now in a battle with POGO for ownership of this issue. What the Embassy today did was quite effective - maintaining the initiative and outlining decisive actions taken. We need to continue this trend, forcing POGO to react to what we are doing rather than the other way around. The Embassy statement does include removal of supervisors. I wonder from a contracting and legal standpoint how to react if asked to POGO\'s suggestion that supervisors are not allowed to work for another contractor. While people have a right to work, I believe we get to review a contractor\'s management team and instruct them on who is acceptable or not, right? I don\'t necessarily buy into POGO\'s Nuremberg defense, that people are exonerated because they were forced to debase themselves. But I see the release below as good news, that we have established momentum on the issue. We should retain it even though it will become more challenging as Congress returns next week. 76 POGO released the following statement on their website today: Statement by Danielle Brian, Executive Director, Project On Government Oversight: \"POGO is pleased that the State Department has finally taken decisive steps to bring the Kabul security guard scandal under control. We remain very concerned, however, with certain elements of this action. POGO has no solid information of the identities of those reported to have been removed. We have been told people are being fired for simply being in the photographs. We do know a number of those were unwilling participants. We also want to hear that the supervisors who were responsible for this debacle are being held fully accountable and not simply allowed to resign and go to another contractor.\" http://www.pogo.ordpogo-filesialerts/contract-oversightico-gp-20090904.html Fyi POGO posted the attached on their website, claiming that the whistleblower who exposed the guard scandal was forced to resign. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-files/alerts/contract-oversight/co-gp-20090903.html One of the whistleblowers who helped expose the guard scandal at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul has just been forced to resign after his company?whose client is ArmorGroup, North America (AGNA)?came to believe that he had reached out to D.C. for assistance. The company told POGO that the whistleblower\'s resignation was voluntary. However, information obtained by the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) strongly suggests he was pressured into resigning to avoid being fired, an action often referred to as constructive dismissal. POGO is deeply concerned about the action allegedly taken against the whistleblower. He is being forced out at a time 77'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'28 - C05739589.txt','Amb Stevens Amb StevenRemind me to discuss I just wanted to let all of you know that Secretary for her condolence call earlier today. I did tell her that the Secretary spoke with called back at 3:40pm today to thank the She was aware of that B6 FYI the Secretary has not yet spoken with I have the name and number on the call grid. NEA says he told Beth Jones , Importance: High 12, 2012 8:38 AM','Amb Stevens Amb StevenRemind me to discuss I just wanted to let all of you know that Secretary for her condolence call earlier today. I did tell her that the Secretary spoke with called back at 3:40pm today to thank the She was aware of that B6 FYI the Secretary has not yet spoken with I have the name and number on the call grid. NEA says he told Beth Jones , Importance: High 12, 2012 8:38 AM'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2807 - C05764517.txt','08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non- 08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services inImmigrant Visa Services in Honduras Attachments: 090825 Honduras NIV suspension Statement.doc FYI Honduras For Immediate Release and Posting This email was sent by mooreic2@state.gov U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release August 25, 2009 2009/853 STATEMENT BY IAN KELLY, SPOKESMAN Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services in Honduras The OAS Foreign Ministers mission is in Honduras seeking support for the San Jose Accord, which would restore the democratic and constitutional order and resolve the political crisis in Honduras. In support of this mission and as a consequence of the de facto regime\'s reluctance to sign the San Jose Accord, the U.S. Department of State is conducting a full review of our visa policy in Honduras. As part of that review, we are suspending non-emergency, non-immigrant visa services in the consular section of our embassy in Honduras, effective August 26. We firmly believe a negotiated solution is the appropriate way forward and the San Jose Accord is the best solution. ###','08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non- 08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services inImmigrant Visa Services in Honduras Attachments: 090825 Honduras NIV suspension Statement.doc FYI Honduras For Immediate Release and Posting This email was sent by mooreic2@state.gov U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release August 25, 2009 2009/853 STATEMENT BY IAN KELLY, SPOKESMAN Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services in Honduras The OAS Foreign Ministers mission is in Honduras seeking support for the San Jose Accord, which would restore the democratic and constitutional order and resolve the political crisis in Honduras. In support of this mission and as a consequence of the de facto regime\'s reluctance to sign the San Jose Accord, the U.S. Department of State is conducting a full review of our visa policy in Honduras. As part of that review, we are suspending non-emergency, non-immigrant visa services in the consular section of our embassy in Honduras, effective August 26. We firmly believe a negotiated solution is the appropriate way forward and the San Jose Accord is the best solution. ###'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2815 - C05764528.txt','Fw:Fyi','Fw:Fyi'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2817 - C05764530.txt','Wheels-Up for OAS Mission in Honduras at 1858 EasternWill call as I drive in about 20 min Can you talk? I\'ll be home until 10:30 when I start driving to the Hamptons. Fyi Embassy Tegucigalpa notes that USG air support for the mission was greatly appreciated by the ministers and  made us look really good. Charge\'s detailed readout on members\' meetings is attached. Gregory Macris, Senior Watch Officer 11c','Wheels-Up for OAS Mission in Honduras at 1858 EasternWill call as I drive in about 20 min Can you talk? I\'ll be home until 10:30 when I start driving to the Hamptons. Fyi Embassy Tegucigalpa notes that USG air support for the mission was greatly appreciated by the ministers and \" made us look really good.\" Charge\'s detailed readout on members\' meetings is attached. Gregory Macris, Senior Watch Officer 11c'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2853 - C05764595.txt','Sheikha Mosa of QatarYes, trying to find a time to meet with Cherie. Also, fyi, a few years ago, I worked to advise Sheikha Mosa on how to organize her office vis a vis her foundation, etc. She was always taken by how effective you were as First Lady. I worked with Booz Allen on the project. She is very impressive. Are you seeing Cherie Blair as she requests below? I am and would love to see you and/or melanne. We arrive onl9th leave 25th Sent from my HTC Touch Pro Thanks for the help. We\'re working to schedule a time, and I\'m looking forward to seeing her. Will you be in NY next week? <hr15@mycingular.blackberrv.net> She is available to see you on 24th September either morning or afternoon? Alternatively 28th or 29th September Does that work for you Cherie Blair','Sheikha Mosa of QatarYes, trying to find a time to meet with Cherie. Also, fyi, a few years ago, I worked to advise Sheikha Mosa on how to organize her office vis a vis her foundation, etc. She was always taken by how effective you were as First Lady. I worked with Booz Allen on the project. She is very impressive. Are you seeing Cherie Blair as she requests below? I am and would love to see you and/or melanne. We arrive onl9th leave 25th Sent from my HTC Touch Pro Thanks for the help. We\'re working to schedule a time, and I\'m looking forward to seeing her. Will you be in NY next week? <hr15@mycingular.blackberrv.net> She is available to see you on 24th September either morning or afternoon? Alternatively 28th or 29th September Does that work for you Cherie Blair'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2855 - C05764598.txt','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillNo - he\'s supposed to call me first Am I supposed to do this? Fyi Cheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September? to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. 103','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillNo - he\'s supposed to call me first Am I supposed to do this? Fyi Cheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September? to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. 103'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2861 - C05764606.txt','interim Clearance DeniedJP ISt fyi ? 1 am CI4ra it will h fin Plifarthtally B6 Flrorn carter, Pat','interim Clearance DeniedJP ISt fyi ? 1 am CI4ra it will h fin\" Plifarthtally B6 Flrorn carter, Pat'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2895 - C05764654.txt','RE: Re: Fw:Fyi - left messages for him on cell. We have to discuss soon so I can close the loop on this. Remind me to discuss with you how I want to play this out. Cdm','RE: Re: Fw:Fyi - left messages for him on cell. We have to discuss soon so I can close the loop on this. Remind me to discuss with you how I want to play this out. Cdm'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2898 - C05764657.txt','UNESCO updateHuma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates. I am sorry to report that the Egyptians have used harsh tactics in the halls of UNESCO. A member of the U.S. delegation has seen a member of the Egyptian-hired public relations group walking around with an envelope of cash. They pushed to have two Amb recalled. Disgust and resentment is running high. The Egyptians are pushing delegations very hard. FM Aboul-Gheit has stopped in Paris to deal with the UNESCO race while en route to NY for UNGA. A/S Feltman writes that Egyptian Ambassador Shoukry has called him twice today with a message from the Foreign Minister. FM Aboul Gheit is angry and reports President Mubarak is angry. A/S Feltman notes  maybe we\'ve become a convenient excuse. A/S Feltman very helpfully pushed back and helped defend our ambassador who had been criticized. Our strategy relies on our Amb being low-key. He is following his instructions. We should be unhappy with the way he is being attacked personally. Candidates Bukova and Baki are moving ahead on their own lobbying. FYI, Hosni even said on French TV that the U.S. is neutral reflecting our especially low key approach this past week. Now that Hosni may lose, the U.S. looks like a convenient one to blame.','UNESCO updateHuma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates. I am sorry to report that the Egyptians have used harsh tactics in the halls of UNESCO. A member of the U.S. delegation has seen a member of the Egyptian-hired \"public relations\" group walking around with an envelope of cash. They pushed to have two Amb recalled. Disgust and resentment is running high. The Egyptians are pushing delegations very hard. FM Aboul-Gheit has stopped in Paris to deal with the UNESCO race while en route to NY for UNGA. A/S Feltman writes that Egyptian Ambassador Shoukry has called him twice today with a \"message from the Foreign Minister.\" FM Aboul Gheit is angry and reports President Mubarak is angry. A/S Feltman notes \" maybe we\'ve become a convenient excuse.\" A/S Feltman very helpfully pushed back and helped defend our ambassador who had been criticized. Our strategy relies on our Amb being low-key. He is following his instructions. We should be unhappy with the way he is being attacked personally. Candidates Bukova and Baki are moving ahead on their own lobbying. FYI, Hosni even said on French TV that the U.S. is neutral reflecting our especially low key approach this past week. Now that Hosni may lose, the U.S. looks like a convenient one to blame.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2899 - C05764658.txt','UNESCO updatethat is right Esther will keep sending updates This doesn\'t sound like there\'s anything for me to do but pls keep me informed. Huma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates.','UNESCO updatethat is right Esther will keep sending updates This doesn\'t sound like there\'s anything for me to do but pls keep me informed. Huma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2929 - C05764708.txt','UNGA Public Delegate candidatesFYI Cheryl: The 3 UNGA delegates (Ross, Webb and Schuster) passed the White House decision meeting last week. Sharon Hardy is beginning to process them as SGE\'s, Senior Advisors, so they can be prepared once UNGA begins in two weeks. They are still on track to go before the SFRC as the Committee begins holding hearings once again. Laura FYI. Personnel-Sensitive/Contains Privacy Act Information Chip, Sarah, Janice: FYI. EUR-IO/EX will be sending you a memo to request the legal clearances for the UNGA senior advisor appointments. Thanks, Sharon Personnel-Sensitive/Contains Privacy Act Information Below are the names and contact information of the public delegate candidates being put forward for the 2009 session. Please see note below to EUR-IO/EX regarding clearances. Elaine M. Schuster ? Representative Trusted aide: Meredith DeWitt, Wellington E. Webb ? Alternate Representative Trusted aide: Tish Maes, Laura Gore Ross ? Alternate Representative 130','UNGA Public Delegate candidatesFYI Cheryl: The 3 UNGA delegates (Ross, Webb and Schuster) passed the White House decision meeting last week. Sharon Hardy is beginning to process them as SGE\'s, Senior Advisors, so they can be prepared once UNGA begins in two weeks. They are still on track to go before the SFRC as the Committee begins holding hearings once again. Laura FYI. Personnel-Sensitive/Contains Privacy Act Information Chip, Sarah, Janice: FYI. EUR-IO/EX will be sending you a memo to request the legal clearances for the UNGA senior advisor appointments. Thanks, Sharon Personnel-Sensitive/Contains Privacy Act Information Below are the names and contact information of the public delegate candidates being put forward for the 2009 session. Please see note below to EUR-IO/EX regarding clearances. Elaine M. Schuster ? Representative Trusted aide: Meredith DeWitt, Wellington E. Webb ? Alternate Representative Trusted aide: Tish Maes, Laura Gore Ross ? Alternate Representative 130'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'2938 - C05764732.txt','Age Discrimination Suit - UpdateB6 Fyi Fyi, from our Asst Legal Adviser for Employment Law. Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Harold -','Age Discrimination Suit - UpdateB6 Fyi Fyi, from our Asst Legal Adviser for Employment Law. Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Harold -'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'298 - C05758400.txt','My thoughts of HaitiSounds good. FYI below Memo attached and below cdm Counselor Mills, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my ideas with you about Haiti.','My thoughts of HaitiSounds good. FYI below Memo attached and below cdm Counselor Mills, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my ideas with you about Haiti.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'299 - C05758401.txt','Traffic below from elleny RE: Re:fyi Cheryl, You are too kind. I am so excited to be playing on HRC\'s all star team, especially with you. Everyone I approach wants in on what is a chance of a professional lifetime. Have a safe trip in the warmer weather, Spring will come, I promise! Please give my best to the Secretary. Hopefully I can be there permanently by early May! Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:24:06 -0400 Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:24:06 -0400 Shall we proceed? Ellen Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Ellen Great. I looked through who the Secretary\'s candidates are for this. Cheryl, Thanks for all the support this morning. I invited to have lunch with me today and we had a wonderful persoanl conversation and interaction on our policy. We are off to a very good start and he is much relieved and excited to go to Russia next week. Yeah!! Safe travels in Haiti... Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Cheryl, Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:16:21 -0400','Traffic below from elleny RE: Re:fyi Cheryl, You are too kind. I am so excited to be playing on HRC\'s all star team, especially with you. Everyone I approach wants in on what is a chance of a professional lifetime. Have a safe trip in the warmer weather, Spring will come, I promise! Please give my best to the Secretary. Hopefully I can be there permanently by early May! Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:24:06 -0400 Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:24:06 -0400 Shall we proceed? Ellen Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Ellen Great. I looked through who the Secretary\'s candidates are for this. Cheryl, Thanks for all the support this morning. I invited to have lunch with me today and we had a wonderful persoanl conversation and interaction on our policy. We are off to a very good start and he is much relieved and excited to go to Russia next week. Yeah!! Safe travels in Haiti... Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Cheryl, Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:16:21 -0400'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3028 - C05764902.txt','NYTFyi FYI, I have been informed by Eric Schmitt of the New York Times that the story regarding possible end use agreement violations will run in tomorrow\'s paper. Based on a number of interactions over the past 48 hours, it will focus on the array of Pakistan\'s efforts, including possible reconfiguration of US-provided systems without prior authorization, to develop land-attack offensive missile options. The story will mention US-provided and indigenous Pakistani systems. In response, we have highlighted the fact that we take this seriously we took aggressive action when we became aware of developments we proactively engaged Pakistan at the highest levels we kept Congress fully informed and that Pakistan has responded to our concerns and that there will be mutually-agreed inspections to address our concerns. 321','NYTFyi FYI, I have been informed by Eric Schmitt of the New York Times that the story regarding possible end use agreement violations will run in tomorrow\'s paper. Based on a number of interactions over the past 48 hours, it will focus on the array of Pakistan\'s efforts, including possible reconfiguration of US-provided systems without prior authorization, to develop land-attack offensive missile options. The story will mention US-provided and indigenous Pakistani systems. In response, we have highlighted the fact that we take this seriously; we took aggressive action when we became aware of developments; we proactively engaged Pakistan at the highest levels; we kept Congress fully informed; and that Pakistan has responded to our concerns and that there will be mutually-agreed inspections to address our concerns. 321'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3029 - C05764903.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidOk. PIs print for me and review for CGI speech. Fyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World <http://www.philanthrocapitalism.net/> . The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week <http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.orgiournneetings/meeting_annual.asp?Section=OurMeetings&PageTitle=CGI%20An nual%20Meeting> may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dynkontent/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111602039.html> , fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars.','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidOk. PIs print for me and review for CGI speech. Fyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World <http://www.philanthrocapitalism.net/> . The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week <http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.orgiournneetings/meeting_annual.asp?Section=OurMeetings&PageTitle=CGI%20An nual%20Meeting> may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dynkontent/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111602039.html> , fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\"'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'304 - C05758409.txt','Re: FW: B5Let\'s just go w FYI B6','Re: FW: B5Let\'s just go w FYI B6'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'308 - C05758414.txt','toniteOk to all. Fyi ? lauren will meet you at the Renwick, will have your remarks. Per your request, we have set up a hearing call tonite. 9:15pm ok? Isabelle at 7:45.','toniteOk to all. Fyi ? lauren will meet you at the Renwick, will have your remarks. Per your request, we have set up a hearing call tonite. 9:15pm ok? Isabelle at 7:45.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3110 - C05765033.txt','FW:This is from from Egypt FYI ? what they are saying. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov From:','FW:This is from from Egypt FYI ? what they are saying. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov From:'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'316 - C05758429.txt','Bob KingJust landed. Let\'s discuss this--and much else. Can you talk? Fyi Congressman Berman called me yesterday in support of Bob King\'s candidacy to serve as Special Envoy for Human Rights in North Korea. I know he has raised this with Rich too. I\'ve known Bob for a number of years, throughout his tenure on Tom Lantos\' staff, and have high regard for him. Enjoy the weekend, Bill.','Bob KingJust landed. Let\'s discuss this--and much else. Can you talk? Fyi Congressman Berman called me yesterday in support of Bob King\'s candidacy to serve as Special Envoy for Human Rights in North Korea. I know he has raised this with Rich too. I\'ve known Bob for a number of years, throughout his tenure on Tom Lantos\' staff, and have high regard for him. Enjoy the weekend, Bill.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3177 - C05765228.txt','FYI: Charlie RoseI ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid','FYI: Charlie RoseI ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3185 - C05765275.txt','Death of Johnnie Mae Walker Spargo 11.8.09I will prepare for you to sign upon your return. Safe travels! B6 Pls do letter to Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T See para 7.','Death of Johnnie Mae Walker Spargo 11.8.09I will prepare for you to sign upon your return. Safe travels! B6 Pls do letter to Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T See para 7.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'325 - C05758441.txt','Re: FW:What are you thinking? FYI','Re: FW:What are you thinking? FYI'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3273 - C05765761.txt','FYI: Les Gelb: Amateur Hour at the White Househttp://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to throw its weight around. What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make demands on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect deliverables on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.','FYI: Les Gelb: \"Amateur Hour at the White House\"http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to \"throw its weight around.\" What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make \"demands\" on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect \"deliverables\" on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3280 - C05765772.txt','H: FYI. Sid Fwd: Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court System Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court SystemH: The NYU Center on Law and Security, (where I remain associated as a senior fellow), has doen the work on terrorism trials, especially in NY. The Center is closely involved with the NYPD terrorism unit Mike Sheehan, whom you remember as director of counterterrorism at State in the Clinton administration and at NYPD terrorism unit, is at the Center as a fellow. Key statistic to cite: What Kind of Results Can We Expect? The New York City conviction rate for individuals charged with terrorism when it involved a US target is 100%. Sid If you\'re having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online.','H: FYI. Sid Fwd: Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court System Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court SystemH: The NYU Center on Law and Security, (where I remain associated as a senior fellow), has doen the work on terrorism trials, especially in NY. The Center is closely involved with the NYPD terrorism unit; Mike Sheehan, whom you remember as director of counterterrorism at State in the Clinton administration and at NYPD terrorism unit, is at the Center as a fellow. Key statistic to cite: What Kind of Results Can We Expect? The New York City conviction rate for individuals charged with terrorism when it involved a US target is 100%. Sid If you\'re having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3286 - C05765783.txt','FYI: Policy implications of jobs losses. SidH: If Roubini is right, and he\'s been mostly right so far, one of the few, then without additional and large stimulus devoted to putting a floor on job loss, the pressure on protectionism will be far more intense. (Protectionism, by any name, should not be dismissed as a targeted tool in an ongoing policy to force China to revalue its currency. The US is not without means here.) The deficit will be high in any case and the Republicans will always attempt to exploit it no matter what its number. Whether another stimulus can pass Congress is another matter. Still, what matters in the short-run--and long-run--are achievable results. To most people, the deficit is an abstraction employment and housing--and insecurity about both--are their vital, concrete and immediate issues. Sid http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2009/11/15/2009-11- 15_the_worst_is_yet_to_come_unemployed_americans_should_hunker_down_for_more job_lo.html The worst is yet to come: Unemployed Americans should hunker down for more job losses BY Nouriel Roubini Sunday, November 15th 2009, 4:00 AM Think the worst is over? Wrong. Conditions in the U.S. labor markets are awful and worsening. While the official unemployment rate is already 10.2% and another 200,000 jobs were lost in October, when you include discouraged workers and partially employed workers the figure is a whopping 17.5%. While losing 200,000 jobs per month is better than the 700,000 jobs lost in January, current job losses still average more than the per month rate of 150,000 during the last recession. Also, remember: The last recession ended in November 2001, but job losses continued for more than a year and half until June of 2003 ditto for the 1990-91 recession. So we can expect that job losses will continue until the end of 2010 at the earliest. In other words, if you are unemployed and looking for work and just waiting for the economy to turn the corner, you had better hunker down. All the economic numbers suggest this will take a while. The jobs just are not coming back. There\'s really just one hope for our leaders to turn things around: a bold prescription that increases the fiscal stimulus with another round of labor-intensive, shovel-ready infrastructure projects, helps fiscally strapped state and local governments and provides a temporary tax credit to the private sector to hire more workers. Helping the unemployed just by extending unemployment benefits is necessary not sufficient it leads to persistent unemployment rather than job creation. The long-term picture for workers and families is even worse than current job loss numbers alone would suggest. Now as a way of sharing the pain, many firms are telling their workers to cut hours, take furloughs and accept lower wages. Specifically, that fall in hours worked is equivalent to another 3 million full time jobs lost on top of the 7.5 million jobs formally lost. This is very bad news but we must face facts. Many of the lost jobs are gone forever, including construction jobs, finance jobs and manufacturing jobs. Recent studies suggest that a quarter of U.S. jobs are fully out-sourceable over time to other countries.','FYI: Policy implications of jobs losses. SidH: If Roubini is right, and he\'s been mostly right so far, one of the few, then without additional and large stimulus devoted to putting a floor on job loss, the pressure on protectionism will be far more intense. (Protectionism, by any name, should not be dismissed as a targeted tool in an ongoing policy to force China to revalue its currency. The US is not without means here.) The deficit will be high in any case and the Republicans will always attempt to exploit it no matter what its number. Whether another stimulus can pass Congress is another matter. Still, what matters in the short-run--and long-run--are achievable results. To most people, the deficit is an abstraction; employment and housing--and insecurity about both--are their vital, concrete and immediate issues. Sid http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2009/11/15/2009-11- 15_the_worst_is_yet_to_come_unemployed_americans_should_hunker_down_for_more job_lo.html The worst is yet to come: Unemployed Americans should hunker down for more job losses BY Nouriel Roubini Sunday, November 15th 2009, 4:00 AM Think the worst is over? Wrong. Conditions in the U.S. labor markets are awful and worsening. While the official unemployment rate is already 10.2% and another 200,000 jobs were lost in October, when you include discouraged workers and partially employed workers the figure is a whopping 17.5%. While losing 200,000 jobs per month is better than the 700,000 jobs lost in January, current job losses still average more than the per month rate of 150,000 during the last recession. Also, remember: The last recession ended in November 2001, but job losses continued for more than a year and half until June of 2003; ditto for the 1990-91 recession. So we can expect that job losses will continue until the end of 2010 at the earliest. In other words, if you are unemployed and looking for work and just waiting for the economy to turn the corner, you had better hunker down. All the economic numbers suggest this will take a while. The jobs just are not coming back. There\'s really just one hope for our leaders to turn things around: a bold prescription that increases the fiscal stimulus with another round of labor-intensive, shovel-ready infrastructure projects, helps fiscally strapped state and local governments and provides a temporary tax credit to the private sector to hire more workers. Helping the unemployed just by extending unemployment benefits is necessary not sufficient; it leads to persistent unemployment rather than job creation. The long-term picture for workers and families is even worse than current job loss numbers alone would suggest. Now as a way of sharing the pain, many firms are telling their workers to cut hours, take furloughs and accept lower wages. Specifically, that fall in hours worked is equivalent to another 3 million full time jobs lost on top of the 7.5 million jobs formally lost. This is very bad news but we must face facts. Many of the lost jobs are gone forever, including construction jobs, finance jobs and manufacturing jobs. Recent studies suggest that a quarter of U.S. jobs are fully out-sourceable over time to other countries.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3294 - C05765795.txt','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main banker for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main \"banker\" for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3306 - C05765817.txt','Taylor Branch Book Party InvitationAttachments: Clinton Tapes jacket.jpg fyi Dorothy McGhee, Pattie & Charlie Firestone Invite you to celebrate the publication of The Clinton Tapes: Wrestling History with the President by TAYLOR BRANCH Sunda , October 25 2009, 5-8 pm (Just two ? oc o W) Taylor will give a short talk at 6:00 pm. Bring your copy of the book, or buy one at the event. Enjoy ample food and drink in honor of Taylor & Christy. Pattie Dorothy: Other Upcoming DC Events... Oct. 1Borders on K Street, 6:30 onward Oct. 7 National Archives, 7pm onward Oct. 26 Politics & Prose, 7pm onward 1.74','Taylor Branch Book Party InvitationAttachments: Clinton Tapes jacket.jpg fyi Dorothy McGhee, Pattie & Charlie Firestone Invite you to celebrate the publication of The Clinton Tapes: Wrestling History with the President by TAYLOR BRANCH Sunda , October 25 2009, 5-8 pm (Just two ? oc o W) Taylor will give a short talk at 6:00 pm. Bring your copy of the book, or buy one at the event. Enjoy ample food and drink in honor of Taylor & Christy. Pattie Dorothy: Other Upcoming DC Events... Oct. 1Borders on K Street, 6:30 onward Oct. 7 National Archives, 7pm onward Oct. 26 Politics & Prose, 7pm onward 1.74'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3341 - C05765868.txt','Per Our DiscussionCalling in 5 min 4:30 is perfect. Pis call the house. Fyi below - ellen and I have been speaking today and I am addressing personally so don\'t worry and will advise if you need to step in. Will call you arouod 430 or later? whatever works. Cdrn Cheryl, I\'m avaiiable by cell or email. Ellen Sensitive But Unclassified Ellen, Here\'s what I have now. Will be in touch shortly with additional info. Call me if you have questions at 202-647-7693. Thanks, Frank Wed: 15:00 Gates/Tauscher/Cartwright Briefing to Hill Leaders Thurs: Trips to counties with Flornouy, Gordon, Sherwood-Randall, and O\'Reilly 1500 White House Statement 160j Pentagon Briefing with Gates/Tauscher/Cartwright 1700 Tauscher/Cartwright foreign press center briefing Friday: joint SeeDef/SeeState Op-ed i','Per Our DiscussionCalling in 5 min 4:30 is perfect. Pis call the house. Fyi below - ellen and I have been speaking today and I am addressing personally so don\'t worry and will advise if you need to step in. Will call you arouod 430 or later? whatever works. Cdrn Cheryl, I\'m avaiiable by cell or email. Ellen Sensitive But Unclassified Ellen, Here\'s what I have now. Will be in touch shortly with additional info. Call me if you have questions at 202-647-7693. Thanks, Frank Wed: 15:00 Gates/Tauscher/Cartwright Briefing to Hill Leaders Thurs: Trips to counties with Flornouy, Gordon, Sherwood-Randall, and O\'Reilly 1500 White House Statement 160j Pentagon Briefing with Gates/Tauscher/Cartwright 1700 Tauscher/Cartwright foreign press center briefing Friday: joint SeeDef/SeeState Op-ed i'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3366 - C05765904.txt','Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Juanes\' wife gives birth to son inJuanes\' wife gives birth to son in Miami Not sure why jim mcgovern wants you to know this but fyi Miami http://vvvvw.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i0gPtcVQYpRav9SbVPG3q59ImvpgD9AN67501 Jim tells me the Secretary likes to be aware of such things - in case you haven\'t already heard - FYI - Cindy Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 4','Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Juanes\' wife gives birth to son inJuanes\' wife gives birth to son in Miami Not sure why jim mcgovern wants you to know this but fyi Miami http://vvvvw.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i0gPtcVQYpRav9SbVPG3q59ImvpgD9AN67501 Jim tells me the Secretary likes to be aware of such things - in case you haven\'t already heard - FYI - Cindy Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 4'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'337 - C05758472.txt','Message for CDMI know. S000 sad. FYI Walter Isaacson asked that I pass along to CDM (and suggestion that the Secretary may want to know) that','Message for CDMI know. S000 sad. FYI Walter Isaacson asked that I pass along to CDM (and suggestion that the Secretary may want to know) that'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3386 - C05765938.txt','Jake- Jake--We could reach out in the next couple of hours or alternatively early tomorrow. The Eikenberry points sent last night, plus Holbrooke\'s add\'n, provide a good roadmap. Let us know how you\'d like to proceed. When can I make the Karzai call? FYI H called me yesterday when I was out of pocket. Available now if she still wants to talk. Thanks, R','Jake- Jake--We could reach out in the next couple of hours or alternatively early tomorrow. The Eikenberry points sent last night, plus Holbrooke\'s add\'n, provide a good roadmap. Let us know how you\'d like to proceed. When can I make the Karzai call? FYI H called me yesterday when I was out of pocket. Available now if she still wants to talk. Thanks, R'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'343 - C05758482.txt','Public/Private Partnership for ItalyOk FYI EUR tells me that they have engaged fully with Ambassador Bagley and Kris Balderston on this project, and that Ambassador Bagley has spoken with the Italian Ambassador and reviewed the proposed approach. She said he thought that it sounded like a good plan and would be warmly received. They are ready to convene a meeting with the NIAF President as soon as the Secretary approves the action memo.','Public/Private Partnership for ItalyOk FYI EUR tells me that they have engaged fully with Ambassador Bagley and Kris Balderston on this project, and that Ambassador Bagley has spoken with the Italian Ambassador and reviewed the proposed approach. She said he thought that it sounded like a good plan and would be warmly received. They are ready to convene a meeting with the NIAF President as soon as the Secretary approves the action memo.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3433 - C05766035.txt','Karl and Frank,Will do on both counts. Let me know what the outcome of this inquiry is. Also, I have sent Richard two emails over the last few weeks and never rec\'d a response. Can you check to find out whether he ever got it? Thx. FYI Jake?Pls share with H. Many thanks. RH','Karl and Frank,Will do on both counts. Let me know what the outcome of this inquiry is. Also, I have sent Richard two emails over the last few weeks and never rec\'d a response. Can you check to find out whether he ever got it? Thx. FYI Jake?Pls share with H. Many thanks. RH'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3441 - C05766047.txt','Hello/FYI/InviteA big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before. SO, just in case, and I\'d imagine it\'s not possible, it\'ll be Monday night, 7:00 to 9:30, December 21. No matter what, wanted you to know we are gathering yet again with our Senator Clinton bond. love, T','Hello/FYI/InviteA big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before. SO, just in case, and I\'d imagine it\'s not possible, it\'ll be Monday night, 7:00 to 9:30, December 21. No matter what, wanted you to know we are gathering yet again with our Senator Clinton bond. love, T'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3470 - C05766083.txt','GuineaThanks. I passed on to Ron as well and clarified it was to do with W Sahara. Fyi Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaThanks. I passed on to Ron as well and clarified it was to do with W Sahara. Fyi Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3492 - C05766120.txt','Hello/FYI/InviteWhat are the hours of the Obama party on the 21st? Can I make it to Tamera\'s too? WONDERFUL (if you can and only if ) Late \'cause of all those overly-hard working State-ites.... 7 to 9:30. xoxo, T In a message dated 12/13/2009 2:17:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, HDR22@clintonemail.com writes: Thank you for doing the party again, and I am planning to come by before or after the Obamas\' party. What are the hours for your party? A big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before.','Hello/FYI/InviteWhat are the hours of the Obama party on the 21st? Can I make it to Tamera\'s too? WONDERFUL (if you can and only if ) Late \'cause of all those overly-hard working State-ites.... 7 to 9:30. xoxo, T In a message dated 12/13/2009 2:17:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, HDR22@clintonemail.com writes: Thank you for doing the party again, and I am planning to come by before or after the Obamas\' party. What are the hours for your party? A big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'354 - C05758496.txt','Tom in JamaicaWhen will we hear from Paul Farmer??? Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck','Tom in JamaicaWhen will we hear from Paul Farmer??? Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'355 - C05758498.txt','Tom in JamaicaCan you talk? Call the house. Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck','Tom in JamaicaCan you talk? Call the house. Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3580 - C05766291.txt','Friday Presentation on Urgent Threat - Bill Burns will not be at the Retreat Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl--we should postpone until we get Bill there. FYI below Cheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm','Friday Presentation on Urgent Threat - Bill Burns will not be at the Retreat Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl--we should postpone until we get Bill there. FYI below Cheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3614 - C05766357.txt','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a declaration of war by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was a bit strong. Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a clear mark of hostility. Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place, Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a \"declaration of war\" by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was \"a bit strong\". Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a \"clear mark of hostility\". \"Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place,\" Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3628 - C05766418.txt','NYT Piece on Eikenberry CablesThe leaking of classified material is a breach not only of trust, it is I WI also a breach of the law. In either event, we should seek a full investigation and send a deterrent message to the community that this type of security breach is unacceptable and seriously jeopardizes our national interest. Can you advise what have been steps taken in the past in these types of matters as I would like to ensure we take agressive action. Cdm FYI, there is a just released story on the front page of NYTimes.com that re-prints in full Amb. Eikenberry\'s November 2009 Cables (full story pasted below): http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/26/worldiasia/26strategy.html?hp and http://documents.nytimes.com/eikenberry-s-memos-on-the-strategy-in-afghanistan?hp#p=1 January 26,2010 U.S. Envoy\'s Cables Show Concerns on Afghan War Plans By ERIC SCHMITT WASHINGTON ? The United States ambassador in Kabul warned his superiors here in November that President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan is not an adequate strategic partner and continues to shun responsibility for any sovereign burden, according to a','NYT Piece on Eikenberry CablesThe leaking of classified material is a breach not only of trust, it is I WI also a breach of the law. In either event, we should seek a full investigation and send a deterrent message to the community that this type of security breach is unacceptable and seriously jeopardizes our national interest. Can you advise what have been steps taken in the past in these types of matters as I would like to ensure we take agressive action. Cdm FYI, there is a just released story on the front page of NYTimes.com that re-prints in full Amb. Eikenberry\'s November 2009 Cables (full story pasted below): http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/26/worldiasia/26strategy.html?hp and http://documents.nytimes.com/eikenberry-s-memos-on-the-strategy-in-afghanistan?hp#p=1 January 26,2010 U.S. Envoy\'s Cables Show Concerns on Afghan War Plans By ERIC SCHMITT WASHINGTON ? The United States ambassador in Kabul warned his superiors here in November that President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan \"is not an adequate strategic partner\" and \"continues to shun responsibility for any sovereign burden,\" according to a'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3634 - C05766436.txt','Lanny DavisCan he help me talk w Micheletti? FYI We just had an initial, positive conversation on the phone and are meeting for breakfast early Friday morning to go into detail. SBU','Lanny DavisCan he help me talk w Micheletti? FYI We just had an initial, positive conversation on the phone and are meeting for breakfast early Friday morning to go into detail. SBU'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3635 - C05766437.txt','PersonalGood morning Doug - I think my response bounced back so I\'m trying this again (apologies if you get two emails from me) Send me any points you would want to have made in the letter, as well as if it should be addressed to anyone in particular, and we\'ll get it done! Thanks! Thanks so much! I\'ll work with Rob on the letter. FYI, I\'m meeting with Judith McHale this week to talk about Pakistan, per our previous conversation. I\'ve also been talking with NDI about being the interlocutor for the strategic communications program for the government and political parties. I think it\'s best for USG and all involved that it go through a respected NGO. They\'re keen to help. Mme. Secretary:','PersonalGood morning Doug - I think my response bounced back so I\'m trying this again (apologies if you get two emails from me) Send me any points you would want to have made in the letter, as well as if it should be addressed to anyone in particular, and we\'ll get it done! Thanks! Thanks so much! I\'ll work with Rob on the letter. FYI, I\'m meeting with Judith McHale this week to talk about Pakistan, per our previous conversation. I\'ve also been talking with NDI about being the interlocutor for the strategic communications program for the government and political parties. I think it\'s best for USG and all involved that it go through a respected NGO. They\'re keen to help. Mme. Secretary:'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3636 - C05766439.txt','Guy was right!FYI- this from our partner, Stewart From: Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers... and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head.match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y','Guy was right!FYI- this from our partner, Stewart From: Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers... and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head.match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3638 - C05766441.txt','Guy was right!You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner Stewart From','Guy was right!You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner Stewart From'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3641 - C05766451.txt','Guy was right!I will call him but if I can\'t reach him I may want you to make a quick call Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y','Guy was right!I will call him but if I can\'t reach him I may want you to make a quick call Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3649 - C05766465.txt','FYIWe are coordinating with the canadas, the eu and a few others to try to take action on Monday collectively - we\'ll see how successful we are I\'ve aways thought is was?can we stop it? fyi Just spoke with David harland\'s un team. They feel certain it is preval driving this and not parliament. Obvs parliament is happy to oblige Sent from my iPhone','FYIWe are coordinating with the canadas, the eu and a few others to try to take action on Monday collectively - we\'ll see how successful we are I\'ve aways thought is was?can we stop it? fyi Just spoke with David harland\'s un team. They feel certain it is preval driving this and not parliament. Obvs parliament is happy to oblige Sent from my iPhone'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3653 - C05766481.txt','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesWe will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others I love how these leaders always claim they didn\'t know about the legislation. Same thing Karzai said. But if this gets done, I\'d like to put it out in a small way that we fixed it, just to have as a marker out there for the big speech, whenever it is. FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesWe will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others I love how these leaders always claim they didn\'t know about the legislation. Same thing Karzai said. But if this gets done, I\'d like to put it out in a small way that we fixed it, just to have as a marker out there for the big speech, whenever it is. FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3658 - C05766493.txt','Wanted you to seeAttachments: Haiti Pledge.docx fyi I hope you\'re doing well and surviving. I wanted you and Secretary Clinton to know what Claudio and Amarilis Osorio are doing on behalf of Haiti reconstruction (attached). Hope you\'re well. Jonathan Mantz Managing Director BGR Government Affairs, LLC BGR I.Kkx\' The Homer Building, Eleventh Floor South 601 Thirteenth Street NW Washinp-ton DC 20005 Fax: 202-833-9392 www.bgrdc.com','Wanted you to seeAttachments: Haiti Pledge.docx fyi I hope you\'re doing well and surviving. I wanted you and Secretary Clinton to know what Claudio and Amarilis Osorio are doing on behalf of Haiti reconstruction (attached). Hope you\'re well. Jonathan Mantz Managing Director BGR Government Affairs, LLC BGR I.Kkx\' The Homer Building, Eleventh Floor South 601 Thirteenth Street NW Washinp-ton DC 20005 Fax: 202-833-9392 www.bgrdc.com'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'367 - C05758520.txt','Timeline & Deliverables for your review [EMAIL TO CDM FROM AROSS] Timeline & Deliverables for your reviewAttachments: CDM.TimelineDeliverables.05.13.09.docx Pls print. FYI in case there is anything you want me to address? Alec and I meet weekly and have been driving toward a plan for how he will deploy his time and resources. This is his first pass on which we are meeting to discuss tomorrow. cdm Cheryl: In anticipation of our meeting tomorrow, below and attached are a timeline and deliverables as we discussed last week. I am having a lot of fun. I\'m working my tail off, which I enjoy. If demand is an indicator of performance, I think I\'m getting off to a strong start. I\'m wound up about my concept of 21st century statecraft (and loved hearing those words come out of HRC\'s mouth at NYU) and am wound up about the possibilities of government to people and people to government communication as a way of revolutionizing statecraft and empowering people across the globe. I think this can be a major part of HRC\'s legacy. Anyway ... here\'s the requested content for your review:','Timeline & Deliverables for your review [EMAIL TO CDM FROM AROSS] Timeline & Deliverables for your reviewAttachments: CDM.TimelineDeliverables.05.13.09.docx Pls print. FYI in case there is anything you want me to address? Alec and I meet weekly and have been driving toward a plan for how he will deploy his time and resources. This is his first pass on which we are meeting to discuss tomorrow. cdm Cheryl: In anticipation of our meeting tomorrow, below and attached are a timeline and deliverables as we discussed last week. I am having a lot of fun. I\'m working my tail off, which I enjoy. If demand is an indicator of performance, I think I\'m getting off to a strong start. I\'m wound up about my concept of 21st century statecraft (and loved hearing those words come out of HRC\'s mouth at NYU) and am wound up about the possibilities of government to people and people to government communication as a way of revolutionizing statecraft and empowering people across the globe. I think this can be a major part of HRC\'s legacy. Anyway ... here\'s the requested content for your review:'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3676 - C05766531.txt','S Photo w/ 4 Afghan Civil Society Women FW: RE: Fw: Re:The secretary had her picture taken with the 4 women right before her press conference. She met them as she walked to the site, and then invited them to walk with her to the press conference. The four Afghan women sat together during the conference and the Secretary asked them to rise so she could acknowledge and applaud their courageous work promoting women\'s rights in Afghanistan. We will send some photos around. Cheers, P ************************************** Philip Breeden Press Counselor, US Embassy London Tel: 44-(0) 20-7894-0672 Fax: 4440) 20-7491-2485 Cell: B6 Email: breedenpx@state.gov ***************************************** Thanks, please let us know if this works! Caroline and Ashley: Saba Ghori (from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan) can be reached at She is in London and in contact with the 4 Afghan Civil Society Women representatives observing today\'s conference, and understands here is a possibility of a photo/pull aside for the Afghan women with the Secretary. Of the Afghan women, three are at the media center, and one is at the civil society conference. Saba doesn\'t have a way to access the media canter/Lancaster House. If the Secretary can do this photo opp/pull aside, someone would need to meet and escort the women. Two of the women have local cell numbers: Hope you can help to coordinate with Saba and 4 Afghan women. Thanks, Anjana Saba and Modi, I have included the Secretary\'s press team Ashley Yehl and Caroline Adler on this chain. They are best placed to coordinate with Huma and Philippe on this. Sarah Jane-Mayhew, our official photographer, will be at the media center at about 1530. Please note that Embassy blackberries are very slow. (I have this message on m desk toe but it has not yet reached my bb) If Phil needs to take quick action on this please send him a text message at Best, Matt Matt, This is the email chain regarding the a possibly opportunity for the 4 Afghan women civil society representatives to meet with the Secretary and take a photo. Three of the 4 are in the media center and Saba who has been travelling with them isPhil suggested she contact Huma. If you have other thoughts on who Saba can contact let me know and I\'ll pass that info along. Saba is from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan for the U.S. Ambassador-at- Large for Global Women\'s Issues, Ambassador Melanne Verveer. Thanks, Anjana Saba, Our press office says your best bet would be to work with Huma to see if this is possible. The logistics are a challenge. Huma\'s number is Modi, Anjana J Fyi I haven\'t been able to get in. I emailed huma and she hasn\'t responded. The conference is going on right now. If the women could even meet with the Secretary for a few minutes, that would be great! Can you ask huma? I have the nos of the women who are in the conf Yes, huma told me about last night What time is the conf? Are you in? I asked her Apparently, the women gave their recommendations to S and SRAP at a reception hosted by the prince of whales last night. They urged the two not to forget @ them The conference is today (thurs). I asked mary beth googman in SRAP if I cd go and was told it was very difficult S will take a photo with the women? Do you have access to a phone? I\'m talking about the conference at which the women will be observers. Isn\'t that tomw? I want to but I\'m not accredited. I think I asked you @ this in the other email. Who could we ask to get me in? You have to get there super early, and its already 7 am here! Please advise','S Photo w/ 4 Afghan Civil Society Women FW: RE: Fw: Re:The secretary had her picture taken with the 4 women right before her press conference. She met them as she walked to the site, and then invited them to walk with her to the press conference. The four Afghan women sat together during the conference and the Secretary asked them to rise so she could acknowledge and applaud their courageous work promoting women\'s rights in Afghanistan. We will send some photos around. Cheers, P ************************************** Philip Breeden Press Counselor, US Embassy London Tel: 44-(0) 20-7894-0672 Fax: 4440) 20-7491-2485 Cell: B6 Email: breedenpx@state.gov ***************************************** Thanks, please let us know if this works! Caroline and Ashley: Saba Ghori (from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan) can be reached at She is in London and in contact with the 4 Afghan Civil Society Women representatives observing today\'s conference, and understands here is a possibility of a photo/pull aside for the Afghan women with the Secretary. Of the Afghan women, three are at the media center, and one is at the civil society conference. Saba doesn\'t have a way to access the media canter/Lancaster House. If the Secretary can do this photo opp/pull aside, someone would need to meet and escort the women. Two of the women have local cell numbers: Hope you can help to coordinate with Saba and 4 Afghan women. Thanks, Anjana Saba and Modi, I have included the Secretary\'s press team Ashley Yehl and Caroline Adler on this chain. They are best placed to coordinate with Huma and Philippe on this. Sarah Jane-Mayhew, our official photographer, will be at the media center at about 1530. Please note that Embassy blackberries are very slow. (I have this message on m desk toe but it has not yet reached my bb) If Phil needs to take quick action on this please send him a text message at Best, Matt Matt, This is the email chain regarding the a possibly opportunity for the 4 Afghan women civil society representatives to meet with the Secretary and take a photo. Three of the 4 are in the media center and Saba who has been travelling with them isPhil suggested she contact Huma. If you have other thoughts on who Saba can contact let me know and I\'ll pass that info along. Saba is from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan for the U.S. Ambassador-at- Large for Global Women\'s Issues, Ambassador Melanne Verveer. Thanks, Anjana Saba, Our press office says your best bet would be to work with Huma to see if this is possible. The logistics are a challenge. Huma\'s number is Modi, Anjana J Fyi I haven\'t been able to get in. I emailed huma and she hasn\'t responded. The conference is going on right now. If the women could even meet with the Secretary for a few minutes, that would be great! Can you ask huma? I have the nos of the women who are in the conf Yes, huma told me about last night What time is the conf? Are you in? I asked her Apparently, the women gave their recommendations to S and SRAP at a reception hosted by the prince of whales last night. They urged the two not to forget @ them The conference is today (thurs). I asked mary beth googman in SRAP if I cd go and was told it was very difficult S will take a photo with the women? Do you have access to a phone? I\'m talking about the conference at which the women will be observers. Isn\'t that tomw? I want to but I\'m not accredited. I think I asked you @ this in the other email. Who could we ask to get me in? You have to get there super early, and its already 7 am here! Please advise'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3701 - C05766574.txt','Letter to LautenbergBased on the Brazilian decision he should release the hold. Do I need to call him? FYI -- we ended up not sending the letter this afternoon because Lautenberg\'s staff was being difficult and hedging. Now, we can update and send tomorrow (if it is still required) based on latest information from tonight\'s ruling, as you had intended from the start. The letter is good to go w me. HRC.','Letter to LautenbergBased on the Brazilian decision he should release the hold. Do I need to call him? FYI -- we ended up not sending the letter this afternoon because Lautenberg\'s staff was being difficult and hedging. Now, we can update and send tomorrow (if it is still required) based on latest information from tonight\'s ruling, as you had intended from the start. The letter is good to go w me. HRC.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3706 - C05766584.txt','Letter to LautenbergAnd after he lifted his hold, the trade preference legislation passed the senate tonight. You probably saw they are voting on final passage on the health reform bill and debt limit increase on Thursday morning beginning at 8 am. I would expect and hope for our nominees to move after that. Based on the Brazilian decision he should release the hold. Do I need to call him? FYI -- we ended up not sending the letter this afternoon because Lautenberg\'s staff was being difficult and hedging. Now, we can update and send tomorrow (if it is still required) based on latest information from tonight\'s ruling, as you had intended from the start. The letter is good to go w me. HRC.','Letter to LautenbergAnd after he lifted his hold, the trade preference legislation passed the senate tonight. You probably saw they are voting on final passage on the health reform bill and debt limit increase on Thursday morning beginning at 8 am. I would expect and hope for our nominees to move after that. Based on the Brazilian decision he should release the hold. Do I need to call him? FYI -- we ended up not sending the letter this afternoon because Lautenberg\'s staff was being difficult and hedging. Now, we can update and send tomorrow (if it is still required) based on latest information from tonight\'s ruling, as you had intended from the start. The letter is good to go w me. HRC.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3707 - C05766585.txt','Haiti tentsFyi HRC will surely follow up but Kouchner raised again the need for 200k tents and said France only has 1k to send. Assume you\'re all over this, but fyi.','Haiti tentsFyi HRC will surely follow up but Kouchner raised again the need for 200k tents and said France only has 1k to send. Assume you\'re all over this, but fyi.'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3720 - C05766618.txt','Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local timeImportance: High fyi Importance: High Cheryl Brazil is 3 hours ahead of DC And the 1000 [our time] turnover has not yet taken place H/W report from our first-rate senior consular officer in Brazil and then some interesting backup [in two parts] 1300 Local Time [1000 EST] Report I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details oh that yet. Will pass more information as soon as we have it. Planning for all contingencies. BACKGROUND o Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal','Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local timeImportance: High fyi Importance: High Cheryl Brazil is 3 hours ahead of DC And the 1000 [our time] turnover has not yet taken place H/W report from our first-rate senior consular officer in Brazil and then some interesting backup [in two parts] 1300 Local Time [1000 EST] Report I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details oh that yet. Will pass more information as soon as we have it. Planning for all contingencies. BACKGROUND o Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal'),(2.491327217508923,2.491327217508923,2500,'FYI_(U.S._TV_channel)',207,1,'3742 - C05766654.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionSet for 12:30 You are calling redswitch from your black ste phone 202-647-5926 When is Steinberg call? fyi Dan? Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo ? has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionSet for 12:30 You are calling redswitch from your black ste phone 202-647-5926 When is Steinberg call? fyi Dan? Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo ? has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'G-20_major_economies',7,1,'1893 - C05762382.txt','Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Berlusconi in press availability, 6/15/09As I said before, Prime Minister Berlusconi\'s assistance on our efforts to close Guantanamo is very important to us. I have to say, by the way, that Bermuda has done us a great service, as well, on that front, and I\'m grateful to them. THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release 15, 2009 June REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRIME MINISTER BERLUSCONI OF ITALY IN PRESS AVAILABILITY Oval Office 5:48 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening, everybody. Buona sera. I want to welcome Prime Minister Berlusconi here. He has proved to be a great friend of the United States. And he and I got to know each other at the G20 summit. We are now in the process of planning the G8 summit that Italy will be hosting. We emphasized the strong, historic ties between the United States and Italy. Our bilateral relationship has been marked by cooperation across the board. And I am extremely grateful for his friendship. 129','Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Berlusconi in press availability, 6/15/09\"As I said before, Prime Minister Berlusconi\'s assistance on our efforts to close Guantanamo is very important to us. I have to say, by the way, that Bermuda has done us a great service, as well, on that front, and I\'m grateful to them.\" THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release 15, 2009 June REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRIME MINISTER BERLUSCONI OF ITALY IN PRESS AVAILABILITY Oval Office 5:48 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening, everybody. Buona sera. I want to welcome Prime Minister Berlusconi here. He has proved to be a great friend of the United States. And he and I got to know each other at the G20 summit. We are now in the process of planning the G8 summit that Italy will be hosting. We emphasized the strong, historic ties between the United States and Italy. Our bilateral relationship has been marked by cooperation across the board. And I am extremely grateful for his friendship. 129'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'G-20_major_economies',7,1,'1911 - C05762435.txt','Request from CherylFYI Thanks Stu! Copying Huma and Cheryl. Nora, Just to close the loop, I did meet w/ Jeffrey Romoff and his team on Wed afternoon. They gave a very impressive into on what the University Medical Center of Pittsburgh (UPMC) is doing in Southern Italy. They are already getting a lot of political support from our Emb in Rome and are grateful for it. I gave them some practical suggestions on other levers in the USG that they could pull (TDA, OPIC, Commerce Advocacy Center). They want the Secretary will make some positive reference to Berlusconi in Italy this summer of their interest in working the GOI to build a lab/production facility for developing vaccines for H1N1 and other infectious diseases. They also note the coincidence of the G20 mtng in Pittsburgh later this summer. I made no commitment. But I do believe this is a genuinely positive program and our Emb agrees. I did pass their materials to David Thorne and urged him to be in touch. He said he would engage, once/if he is confirmed. Stu I believe the UPMC\'s goal is to have some help with the Italians in achieving funding for a project in PA. But all the background I know is below in my first email. Thanks Nora. I\'m now in touch w/ Leslie and we\'ll work something out for this week, at Mr. Romoff\'s convenience. Do you have any insight into his objectives for the mtng? That sounds great. Thanks to you both. Stu- I\'ll connect you with Leslie McCombs, who is handling this. Nora: Given my travel schedule (and Stu\'s greater expertise on this), I have asked acting PDAS Stu Jones to handle this. Thanks. Hi Phil. How are you? The Secretary is hoping you can schedule a meeting with the President of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is working on a project with the Italians and is seeking some guidance. I included some background below. Please let me know if you are available for a meeting and I\'ll connect you with them. Thanks! ? UPMC\'s Relationship with Italy: UPMC has a long and successful track record in Italy. More than a decade ago, UPMC entered into a public- private partnership in Italy, and in collaboration with the region of Sicily and two existing hospitals, established a major transplant and specialty care hospital. The construction of the 18','Request from CherylFYI Thanks Stu! Copying Huma and Cheryl. Nora, Just to close the loop, I did meet w/ Jeffrey Romoff and his team on Wed afternoon. They gave a very impressive into on what the University Medical Center of Pittsburgh (UPMC) is doing in Southern Italy. They are already getting a lot of political support from our Emb in Rome and are grateful for it. I gave them some practical suggestions on other levers in the USG that they could pull (TDA, OPIC, Commerce Advocacy Center). They want the Secretary will make some positive reference to Berlusconi in Italy this summer of their interest in working the GOI to build a lab/production facility for developing vaccines for H1N1 and other infectious diseases. They also note the coincidence of the G20 mtng in Pittsburgh later this summer. I made no commitment. But I do believe this is a genuinely positive program and our Emb agrees. I did pass their materials to David Thorne and urged him to be in touch. He said he would engage, once/if he is confirmed. Stu I believe the UPMC\'s goal is to have some help with the Italians in achieving funding for a project in PA. But all the background I know is below in my first email. Thanks Nora. I\'m now in touch w/ Leslie and we\'ll work something out for this week, at Mr. Romoff\'s convenience. Do you have any insight into his objectives for the mtng? That sounds great. Thanks to you both. Stu- I\'ll connect you with Leslie McCombs, who is handling this. Nora: Given my travel schedule (and Stu\'s greater expertise on this), I have asked acting PDAS Stu Jones to handle this. Thanks. Hi Phil. How are you? The Secretary is hoping you can schedule a meeting with the President of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is working on a project with the Italians and is seeking some guidance. I included some background below. Please let me know if you are available for a meeting and I\'ll connect you with them. Thanks! ? UPMC\'s Relationship with Italy: UPMC has a long and successful track record in Italy. More than a decade ago, UPMC entered into a public- private partnership in Italy, and in collaboration with the region of Sicily and two existing hospitals, established a major transplant and specialty care hospital. The construction of the 18'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'G-20_major_economies',7,1,'2959 - C05764771.txt','9/22 Senior Staff and Regional Bureaus MeetingSENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSFIED UNESCO Vote ? In the subsequent meeting, 10 reported that There 1.4(D) B1  Mike Polt reported that six nominees are on deck to come up for a vote tonight ? Hormats, Posner, Feinstein (Poland), Jacobson (Canada), White (Norway) and Solomont (Spain). Hormats will attend the G-20 if confirmed.  Jim said that he had spoken to Senator DeMint about holds on Valenzuela and Shannon. DeMint did not say anything negative about either nominee, but will insist on a full floor discussion as the price of a vote. (He sees no prospect Zelaya will come back into power in Honduras.) H will follow up to see what more can be done to engage with DeMint on the substance of his concerns. Cheryl noted that if we are not going to make any additional movement soon, we should proceed to a floor vote. The issue then will be how much time DeMint demands. South Africa ? Pat reported that our embassy in Pretoria is closed today pending a beef-up in local security. They have taken other measures to increase security. Honduras  In Honduras, Pat noted that the mission is also closed and that, despite the proximity of our mission to the Brazilian things seem fine. I noted that there were reports this morning that police had fired tear gas to break up a demonstration. WHA reported in the subsequent meeting that we have urged the de facto regime to act with restraint and not use force. We are also waiting for a readout of a meeting between Zelaya\'s supporters and de facto regime members that took place last night. Jim indicated he wanted to call everyone together later to review our strategy going forward. OMB/Treasury Meeting is a proposal now to invalidate the whole election. Congressional Issues B5','9/22 Senior Staff and Regional Bureaus MeetingSENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSFIED UNESCO Vote ? In the subsequent meeting, 10 reported that There 1.4(D) B1  Mike Polt reported that six nominees are on deck to come up for a vote tonight ? Hormats, Posner, Feinstein (Poland), Jacobson (Canada), White (Norway) and Solomont (Spain). Hormats will attend the G-20 if confirmed.  Jim said that he had spoken to Senator DeMint about holds on Valenzuela and Shannon. DeMint did not say anything negative about either nominee, but will insist on a full floor discussion as the price of a vote. (He sees no prospect Zelaya will come back into power in Honduras.) H will follow up to see what more can be done to engage with DeMint on the substance of his concerns. Cheryl noted that if we are not going to make any additional movement soon, we should proceed to a floor vote. The issue then will be how much time DeMint demands. South Africa ? Pat reported that our embassy in Pretoria is closed today pending a beef-up in local security. They have taken other measures to increase security. Honduras  In Honduras, Pat noted that the mission is also closed and that, despite the proximity of our mission to the Brazilian things seem fine. I noted that there were reports this morning that police had fired tear gas to break up a demonstration. WHA reported in the subsequent meeting that we have urged the de facto regime to act with restraint and not use force. We are also waiting for a readout of a meeting between Zelaya\'s supporters and de facto regime members that took place last night. Jim indicated he wanted to call everyone together later to review our strategy going forward. OMB/Treasury Meeting is a proposal now to invalidate the whole election. Congressional Issues B5'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'G-20_major_economies',7,1,'3024 - C05764892.txt','Guardian front page tomorrow also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen. But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable. Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time. He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution. In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. My sight is not at all deteriorating, he told NBC.','Guardian front page tomorrow; also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: \"I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen.\" But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: \"In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable.\" Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting \"the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time\". He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. \"I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution.\" In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. \"My sight is not at all deteriorating,\" he told NBC.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'G-20_major_economies',7,1,'3026 - C05764896.txt','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left the special relationship at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone, the source said. There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off. The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would spend all day Friday together. However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left \"the special relationship\" at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. \"It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone,\" the source said. \"There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off.\" The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would \"spend all day Friday together.\" However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'G-20_major_economies',7,1,'3294 - C05765795.txt','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main banker for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main \"banker\" for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'G-20_major_economies',7,1,'3425 - C05766022.txt','(no subject)Cover story in the Economist this week. Very big issue when I was in Japan and Korea. Korean parliamentarians want to get women and economic growth on the G20 agenda when they have the lead next year and we are advocating for Japan to advance the issue at APEC which they are leading this year. On another note, so sad about Smith Bagley. He was a good person and was one of your biggest fans. Women and work We did it! Dec 30th 2009 From The Economist print edition The rich world\'s quiet revolution: women are gradually taking over the workplace Getty Images AT A time when the world is short of causes for celebration, here is a candidate: within the next few months women will cross the 50% threshold and become the majority of the American workforce. Women already make up the majority of university graduates in the OECD countries and the majority of professional workers in several rich countries, including the United States. Women run many of the world\'s great companies, from PepsiCo in America to Areva in France. Women\'s economic empowerment is arguably the biggest social change of our times. Just a generation ago, women were largely confined to repetitive, menial jobs. They were routinely subjected to casual sexism and were expected to abandon their careers when they married and had children. Today they are running some of the organisations that once treated them as second-class','(no subject)Cover story in the Economist this week. Very big issue when I was in Japan and Korea. Korean parliamentarians want to get women and economic growth on the G20 agenda when they have the lead next year and we are advocating for Japan to advance the issue at APEC which they are leading this year. On another note, so sad about Smith Bagley. He was a good person and was one of your biggest fans. Women and work We did it! Dec 30th 2009 From The Economist print edition The rich world\'s quiet revolution: women are gradually taking over the workplace Getty Images AT A time when the world is short of causes for celebration, here is a candidate: within the next few months women will cross the 50% threshold and become the majority of the American workforce. Women already make up the majority of university graduates in the OECD countries and the majority of professional workers in several rich countries, including the United States. Women run many of the world\'s great companies, from PepsiCo in America to Areva in France. Women\'s economic empowerment is arguably the biggest social change of our times. Just a generation ago, women were largely confined to repetitive, menial jobs. They were routinely subjected to casual sexism and were expected to abandon their careers when they married and had children. Today they are running some of the organisations that once treated them as second-class'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Gabon',2,1,'1061 - C05760294.txt','ScheduleDear Hillary, I too am sorry not to be able to see you this time. I am currently making about one trip a month to DC for Symbion, so I am sure there will be an opportunity in the near future. I hesitate to pester you personally so if there is somebody I can work through to coordinate a time please let me know or have them drop me a note. My schedule is much more flexible than yours. By the way I just returned from Angola. Your stop there was a big hit. I found Luanda to be fascinating and much different from much of Africa. I also found the women to be much more overtly powerful in their own right and not exercising that power through their husbands. How refreshing. Valerie speaks to Women\'s Voices tonight and in. prepping has been reading Half the Sky which reinforces everything you and Melanne have been fighting for for years. When I gave my ambassadorial farewell address in Gabon in 1995 I made a point of saying that if I were the God of development assistance I would do only one thing: give all the money to the women and then sit back and watch them drive African economies forward. I hope you succeed in pushing the world in that direction. I don\'t know of a more forceful and qualified advocate. Joe Ambassador Joseph Wilson Director, Symbion Power Email: website: www.symbion-power.com This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify immediately. Joe--','ScheduleDear Hillary, I too am sorry not to be able to see you this time. I am currently making about one trip a month to DC for Symbion, so I am sure there will be an opportunity in the near future. I hesitate to pester you personally so if there is somebody I can work through to coordinate a time please let me know or have them drop me a note. My schedule is much more flexible than yours. By the way I just returned from Angola. Your stop there was a big hit. I found Luanda to be fascinating and much different from much of Africa. I also found the women to be much more overtly powerful in their own right and not exercising that power through their husbands. How refreshing. Valerie speaks to Women\'s Voices tonight and in. prepping has been reading \"Half the Sky\" which reinforces everything you and Melanne have been fighting for for years. When I gave my ambassadorial farewell address in Gabon in 1995 I made a point of saying that if I were the God of development assistance I would do only one thing: give all the money to the women and then sit back and watch them drive African economies forward. I hope you succeed in pushing the world in that direction. I don\'t know of a more forceful and qualified advocate. Joe Ambassador Joseph Wilson Director, Symbion Power Email: website: www.symbion-power.com This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify immediately. Joe--'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Gabon',2,1,'2997 - C05764847.txt','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes; US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain; Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Gaetano_Lococo',1,1,'1623 - C05761481.txt','Drawings sent last weekAttachments: WhitePlains - 09-12-14 - deltransltr- explain dwgs sent to Oscar last week.pdf Pls print. Dear Madam Secretary, Please see attached letter regarding drawings sent last week per request to Oscar. Hard copy to your attention is being fedexed to NY address. Thank you, Donald Donald Lococo Architects, LLC 3413 1/2 M Street, NW Suite A Washington, DC 20007 202 337 4422 phone 202 337 2622 fax Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4687 (20091214) The message was checked by ESET N0D32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com','Drawings sent last weekAttachments: WhitePlains - 09-12-14 - deltransltr- explain dwgs sent to Oscar last week.pdf Pls print. Dear Madam Secretary, Please see attached letter regarding drawings sent last week per request to Oscar. Hard copy to your attention is being fedexed to NY address. Thank you, Donald Donald Lococo Architects, LLC 3413 1/2 M Street, NW Suite A Washington, DC 20007 202 337 4422 phone 202 337 2622 fax Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4687 (20091214) The message was checked by ESET N0D32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'GAF_Materials_Corporation',4,1,'1052 - C05760283.txt','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family. Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business.','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: \"He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family.\" Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'GAF_Materials_Corporation',4,1,'1056 - C05760287.txt','Samual heyman Samba! heymanWhere is Bill? Can I call his cell or Doug\'s? We are doing letter Also have a number if you want to call Wjc is supposed to call as well. Pis be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P.','Samual heyman Samba! heymanWhere is Bill? Can I call his cell or Doug\'s? We are doing letter Also have a number if you want to call Wjc is supposed to call as well. Pis be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'GAF_Materials_Corporation',4,1,'3209 - C05765604.txt','Samual heymanNovember 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family. Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business. Mr. Heyman waged an aggressive campaign against the company\'s chairman and ultimately forced his removal through a shareholder vote - a rare victory for shareholders during a time when executives of public companies were considered virtually untouchable. Once Mr. Heyman took control of GAF, he reversed course and held on to the chemicals business, ultimately making it a big contributor to the company\'s profit.','Samual heymanNovember 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: \"He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family.\" Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business. Mr. Heyman waged an aggressive campaign against the company\'s chairman and ultimately forced his removal through a shareholder vote - a rare victory for shareholders during a time when executives of public companies were considered virtually untouchable. Once Mr. Heyman took control of GAF, he reversed course and held on to the chemicals business, ultimately making it a big contributor to the company\'s profit.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'GAF_Materials_Corporation',4,1,'3217 - C05765646.txt','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker.','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Gail_Collins',4,1,'1057 - C05760289.txt','Call listPis add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pis send me their addresses and numbers','Call listPis add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pis send me their addresses and numbers'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Gail_Collins',4,1,'1129 - C05760386.txt','Call listWere these added? Tutu: Gail Collins: I\'m working on addresses for both, and will all of the below to your call grid. I\'ll send an updated grid to Huma within the hour. The Gail Collins book will be on your desk when you return. Pls add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pls send me their addresses and numbers','Call listWere these added? Tutu: Gail Collins: I\'m working on addresses for both, and will all of the below to your call grid. I\'ll send an updated grid to Huma within the hour. The Gail Collins book will be on your desk when you return. Pls add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pls send me their addresses and numbers'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Gail_Collins',4,1,'3224 - C05765659.txt','Call listPls add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pls send me their addresses and numbers','Call listPls add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pls send me their addresses and numbers'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Gail_Collins',4,1,'3235 - C05765680.txt','Call listYes- they are both on. Were these added? B6 Tutu: Gail Collins: I\'m working on addresses for both, and will all of the below to your call grid. I\'ll send an updated grid to Huma within the hour. The Gail Collins book will be on your desk when you return. Pls add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pls send me their addresses and numbers','Call listYes- they are both on. Were these added? B6 Tutu: Gail Collins: I\'m working on addresses for both, and will all of the below to your call grid. I\'ll send an updated grid to Huma within the hour. The Gail Collins book will be on your desk when you return. Pls add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pls send me their addresses and numbers'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Gallows',1,1,'2478 - C05763817.txt','(AP) Mumbai gunman says he\'s ready for gallowsMumbai gunman says he\'s ready for gallows MUMBAI (AP) - The lone surviving gunman in the Mumbai attacks said he is ready to go to the gallows and wants no mercy from the court for his role in one of India\'s worst terrorist acts which left 166 people dead. Whatever I have done, I have done in this world. It would be better to be punished in this world. It would be better than God\'s punishment. That\'s why I have pleaded guilty, Ajmal Kasab, a Pakistani, told the court. Rafael Diaz Operations Specialist State Department Operations Center 5/ES-0 (202)647-1512 777','(AP) Mumbai gunman says he\'s ready for gallowsMumbai gunman says he\'s ready for gallows MUMBAI (AP) - The lone surviving gunman in the Mumbai attacks said he is ready to go to the gallows and wants no mercy from the court for his role in one of India\'s worst terrorist acts which left 166 people dead. \"Whatever I have done, I have done in this world. It would be better to be punished in this world. It would be better than God\'s punishment. That\'s why I have pleaded guilty,\" Ajmal Kasab, a Pakistani, told the court. Rafael Diaz Operations Specialist State Department Operations Center 5/ES-0 (202)647-1512 777'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Gallup_(company)',1,1,'1043 - C05760267.txt','Fwd: From Gallup.Com: Americans Mostly Favorable on Defense Secretary GatesMaggie--I can\'t pull up the data. Can you give me the highlights? Thx. thought you both would want to see','Fwd: From Gallup.Com: Americans Mostly Favorable on Defense Secretary GatesMaggie--I can\'t pull up the data. Can you give me the highlights? Thx. thought you both would want to see'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Gamawan_Fauzi',1,1,'216 - C05739813.txt','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Gamblers_fallacy',1,1,'1080 - C05760321.txt','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall, he was expected to say that Reagan\'s constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, \"The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall,\" he was expected to say that Reagan\'s \"constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom\" undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Gap_Inc.',1,1,'2563 - C05764035.txt','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design;'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Gary_Sick',2,1,'1902 - C05762421.txt','fYiFYI, Gary Sick\'s latest analysis on Iran below (posted on his blog). Sick has independent sources and is very well informed. June 17, 2009 Is this another Iranian revolution? To someone who has watched and studied the Iranian revolution of 1979 with fascination, developments in Iran today have an eerie reminiscence. Then there were massive protests that filled the streets, often marching in dignified but ominous silence there was bloodshed as nervous security men with guns faced determined but unarmed crowds there were sullen mourning parades20there were catchy chants and ritual calls of Down with the shah! at night the rooftops rang with shouts of allahu akbar. You need only change shah to dictator, and you have a description of what is happening in Iran today. But there is one very big difference. Thirty years ago, Iran had a charismatic cleric named Ayatollah Khomeini who had a refined sense of strategy and a willingness to risk everything for the cause he represented. On the other side was Mohammed Reza Shah, who had been on the throne for some 37 years and who commanded one of the most powerful military and security regimes in the world. On the surface it appeared to be an uneven battle ? guns against turbans ? but the ruler with the guns wavered and the turbans grew in size and confidence until the old order collapsed. Today the nominal leader of the opposition forces is a reformed radical, Mir Hossein Mousavi, who is notably lacking in personal charisma. On the other side is the constitutional Leader, Ayatollah IChamene\' i, who is widely perceived as a cautious political animal with limited qualifications for his religious post and who compensates for his own lack of charisma by manipulation of the political system and the institutions most loyal to him ? particularly the politically minded clergy and the powerful security forces, including the Revolutionary Guards. Neither of these men seems to be fully in control of their own forces, let alone the situation. The fraudulent election defeat of Mousavi was a triggering event, but the energy behind these unprecedented demonstrations is due more to the sense of outrage and betrayal at the gross manipulation of numbers by the regime than it is about any undying devotion to Mousavi. Yesterday Mousavi ordered that people stay home in face of a conflicting pro-regime demonstration. They marched anyway (and the daughter of former president Rafsanjani joined them and urged them on). Mousavi then ordered everyone to march the following day (which they were probably going to do with or without his orders). IChamene\'i announced the divine assessment of the election outcome ? even before it would probably have been physically possible to count the more than 40 million ballots. Then, in the face of mass protests, he ordered an investigation of the results by the Guardian Council? the same organization that was responsible for managing the election in the first place. No one believed him in either case, and no one expected anything of importance from the Guardian Council. Khamene\'i has ordered peace and reconciliation. No one paid any attention. I deliberately did not mention president-elect Ahmadinejad. After celebrating his victory, he went off to a largely symbolic meeting in Moscow. He seems to be out of the decision loop and more of a passive player than a major actor in these events. So who is calling the shots? Mousavi seems to be running along after the crowd, not leading it. But that is probably all that is required to keep the protest in motion.','fYiFYI, Gary Sick\'s latest analysis on Iran below (posted on his blog). Sick has independent sources and is very well informed. June 17, 2009 Is this another Iranian revolution? To someone who has watched and studied the Iranian revolution of 1979 with fascination, developments in Iran today have an eerie reminiscence. Then there were massive protests that filled the streets, often marching in dignified but ominous silence; there was bloodshed as nervous security men with guns faced determined but unarmed crowds; there were sullen mourning parades;20there were catchy chants and ritual calls of \"Down with the shah!\"; at night the rooftops rang with shouts of allahu akbar. You need only change \"shah\" to \"dictator,\" and you have a description of what is happening in Iran today. But there is one very big difference. Thirty years ago, Iran had a charismatic cleric named Ayatollah Khomeini who had a refined sense of strategy and a willingness to risk everything for the cause he represented. On the other side was Mohammed Reza Shah, who had been on the throne for some 37 years and who commanded one of the most powerful military and security regimes in the world. On the surface it appeared to be an uneven battle ? guns against turbans ? but the ruler with the guns wavered and the turbans grew in size and confidence until the old order collapsed. Today the nominal leader of the opposition forces is a reformed radical, Mir Hossein Mousavi, who is notably lacking in personal charisma. On the other side is the constitutional Leader, Ayatollah IChamene\' i, who is widely perceived as a cautious political animal with limited qualifications for his religious post and who compensates for his own lack of charisma by manipulation of the political system and the institutions most loyal to him ? particularly the politically minded clergy and the powerful security forces, including the Revolutionary Guards. Neither of these men seems to be fully in control of their own forces, let alone the situation. The fraudulent election defeat of Mousavi was a triggering event, but the energy behind these unprecedented demonstrations is due more to the sense of outrage and betrayal at the gross manipulation of numbers by the regime than it is about any undying devotion to Mousavi. Yesterday Mousavi ordered that people stay home in face of a conflicting pro-regime demonstration. They marched anyway (and the daughter of former president Rafsanjani joined them and urged them on). Mousavi then \"ordered\" everyone to march the following day (which they were probably going to do with or without his orders). IChamene\'i announced the \"divine assessment\" of the election outcome ? even before it would probably have been physically possible to count the more than 40 million ballots. Then, in the face of mass protests, he ordered an investigation of the results by the Guardian Council? the same organization that was responsible for managing the election in the first place. No one believed him in either case, and no one expected anything of importance from the Guardian Council. Khamene\'i has ordered peace and reconciliation. No one paid any attention. I deliberately did not mention president-elect Ahmadinejad. After celebrating his \"victory,\" he went off to a largely symbolic meeting in Moscow. He seems to be out of the decision loop and more of a passive player than a major actor in these events. So who is calling the shots? Mousavi seems to be running along after the crowd, not leading it. But that is probably all that is required to keep the protest in motion.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Gary_Sick',2,1,'1921 - C05762454.txt','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated; I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Gastroenteritis',1,1,'243 - C05739846.txt','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards $130 million for diplomatic security personnel and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards; $130 million for diplomatic security personnel; and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Gay',5,1,'1696 - C05761682.txt','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage, said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. He\'s out of step with the next generation. Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated, said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. \"Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage,\" said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. \"He\'s out of step with the next generation.\" Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. \"Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated,\" said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Gay',5,1,'1904 - C05762424.txt','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM This is not appropriate time for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so, Socarides says. Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification. Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military. Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton Andy Towle and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans, Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors. And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM \"This is not appropriate time\" for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. \"The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so,\" Socarides says. \"Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification.\" Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. \"The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military.\" Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton; Andy Towle; and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. \"One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans,\" Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. \"This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors.\" And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he \"will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Gay',5,1,'1908 - C05762432.txt','Clinton - same sexSee below I\'m sure S has seen this, but in case she hasn\'t, it shd be good medicine. It could not b more positive. Clinton blazes trail on same sex benefits <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitst> Posted: 07:18 PM ET Share <javascript:cnnShowOverlay(\'cnnShare42735\')> I Permalink <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on- same-sex-benefits> I 2 Comments <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefits/ilcomments> I Add a comment <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitsffladdcomment> Elise Labott CNN State Department Producer Yesterday\'s groundbreaking move by President Obama to provide some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees came to fruition in large part due to Secretary of Clinton, who first put the issue on the table. It is unclear whether the Obama administration came to office planning to offer government-wide benefits to domestic partners of civil service employees, but Clinton, a longtime advocate of gay rights, was on it day one. Since President Obama named her as his pick for Secretary of State in November, Clinton\'s transition staff and the State Department had been working with members of the American Foreign Service Association and the group GLIFAA (Gays & Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies) on what could be done to extend benefits to domestic partners of diplomats serving abroad. At her very first senior staff meeting Clinton instructed the State Department to review whether she had the authority to extend benefits to same-sex domestic partners. About a week later a gay employee asked Clinton during a town hall with employees to eliminate discrimination against same sex partners. The Secretary of State drew loud applause when she said the issue was of real concern to her, and that she was already working on it. Several weeks ago, a memo to employees from Clinton instituting the changes was leaked to the press. Clinton\'s aides at the time said the memo was a draft, and that Clinton couldn\'t change policies without an interagency review of the issue to make sure State Department actions wouldn\'t negatively affect other agencies. But the memo seemed to light a fire under the administration, which quickly caught up to Clinton\'s lead. 12','Clinton - same sexSee below I\'m sure S has seen this, but in case she hasn\'t, it shd be good medicine. It could not b more positive. Clinton blazes trail on same sex benefits <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitst> Posted: 07:18 PM ET Share <javascript:cnnShowOverlay(\'cnnShare42735\');> I Permalink <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on- same-sex-benefits> I 2 Comments <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefits/ilcomments> I Add a comment <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitsffladdcomment> Elise Labott CNN State Department Producer Yesterday\'s groundbreaking move by President Obama to provide some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees came to fruition in large part due to Secretary of Clinton, who first put the issue on the table. It is unclear whether the Obama administration came to office planning to offer government-wide benefits to domestic partners of civil service employees, but Clinton, a longtime advocate of gay rights, was on it day one. Since President Obama named her as his pick for Secretary of State in November, Clinton\'s transition staff and the State Department had been working with members of the American Foreign Service Association and the group GLIFAA (Gays & Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies) on what could be done to extend benefits to domestic partners of diplomats serving abroad. At her very first senior staff meeting Clinton instructed the State Department to review whether she had the authority to extend benefits to same-sex domestic partners. About a week later a gay employee asked Clinton during a town hall with employees to eliminate discrimination against same sex partners. The Secretary of State drew loud applause when she said the issue was \"of real concern\" to her, and that she was already working on it. Several weeks ago, a memo to employees from Clinton instituting the changes was leaked to the press. Clinton\'s aides at the time said the memo was a draft, and that Clinton couldn\'t change policies without an \"interagency review\" of the issue to make sure State Department actions wouldn\'t negatively affect other agencies. But the memo seemed to light a fire under the administration, which quickly caught up to Clinton\'s lead. 12'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Gay',5,1,'2019 - C05762642.txt','BBC: Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay IraqisFyi B6 Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay Iraqis Investigating reports of the murder and torture of gay men in Iraq, Ashley Byrne found that some gays found Saddam Hussein\'s dictatorship preferable to the threat of violence they face today. Some readers will find parts of his report disturbing. There has been so much news of death and destruction from Iraq that the position of sexual minorities is rarely touched on in the mainstream media. But stories of torture and murder of gay Iraqis, particularly men, have been emerging in the gay press for several years. Investigating these stories for a BBC Radio 5 Live documentary, Gay Life After Saddam, I\'ve heard a range of views about the deteriorating conditions for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people. Some say the violence has intensified in the past few months. Others say killings run into the hundreds and have been going on since 2003. What is clear, and confirmed by separate evidence from various human rights groups, is that some gay men have been subjected to appalling violent abuse. One young Iraqi, Amil (not his real name) recalled the death of a friend: They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb, it was awful. Another man (who wished to remain anonymous) revealed to Scott Long from the New York-based Human Rights Watch, how his partner was kidnapped and killed. It was late one night when four armed men came to take my boyfriend from his parents\' house. L  They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb Amil, a gay Iraqi They were masked and dressed in black. We found his body the next day dumped in the garbage, his throat cut out, his genitals cut off. 82','BBC: Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay IraqisFyi B6 Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay Iraqis Investigating reports of the murder and torture of gay men in Iraq, Ashley Byrne found that some gays found Saddam Hussein\'s dictatorship preferable to the threat of violence they face today. Some readers will find parts of his report disturbing. There has been so much news of death and destruction from Iraq that the position of sexual minorities is rarely touched on in the mainstream media. But stories of torture and murder of gay Iraqis, particularly men, have been emerging in the gay press for several years. Investigating these stories for a BBC Radio 5 Live documentary, Gay Life After Saddam, I\'ve heard a range of views about the deteriorating conditions for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people. Some say the violence has intensified in the past few months. Others say killings run into the hundreds and have been going on since 2003. What is clear, and confirmed by separate evidence from various human rights groups, is that some gay men have been subjected to appalling violent abuse. One young Iraqi, Amil (not his real name) recalled the death of a friend: \"They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb, it was awful.\" Another man (who wished to remain anonymous) revealed to Scott Long from the New York-based Human Rights Watch, how his partner was kidnapped and killed. \"It was late one night when four armed men came to take my boyfriend from his parents\' house. L \" They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb\" Amil, a gay Iraqi \"They were masked and dressed in black. \"We found his body the next day dumped in the garbage, his throat cut out, his genitals cut off.\" 82'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Gay',5,1,'3344 - C05765871.txt','Uganda Death Penalty for Homosexual Activity Pending LawWhen my son told me he was gay, I told him, \'Now, I love you more.\' I want to tell the world that hatred is not born with human beings, it is a seed that is planted by adults and is fostered creating a climate of intolerance and violence. We must change our ways and understand that anyone ...could have been my son. And I want everybody to know that Jorge Steven was a very much loved son. -Miriam Mercado\'s statement Background: Stephen Mercado was found decapitated, dismembered, and burned by the side of the road in PR. The police investigator reportedly suggested that he got what he deserved for living that type of lifestyle. Here\'s an AP article after the suspect was arrested: Murder charge filed in Puerto Rico teen slaying By MIKE MELIA (AP) ? 6 days ago SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico ? Murder charges were filed Wednesday in the slaying of a gay teenager whose decapitated, partially burned body was found last week, while U.S. authorities said they were still considering whether to make it a hate crime case. Gay activists expressed disappointment that the suspect wasn\'t immediately charged with a hate crime, saying authorities in Puerto Rico have never invoked a law covering crimes based on sexual orientation. The dismembered body of 19-year-old college student Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado was discovered Friday along a road in the interior town of Cayey. Lopez was widely known as a volunteer for organizations advocating HIV prevention and gay rights, and activists are planning remembrance vigils for him in cities including San Juan, New York and Chicago. The suspect, 26-year-old Juan Martinez Matos, was arrested earlier this week and allegedly confessed to killing Lopez and mutilating his body. He was charged with first-degree murder and weapons violations and jailed on $4 million bond. An attorney for Martinez could not immediately be reached for comment. Martinez met Lopez while looking for women Thursday night in an area known for prostitution, according to prosecutor Jose Bermudez Santos. Bermudez said the suspect confessed to stabbing Lopez, who was dressed as a woman, after discovering he was a man.','Uganda Death Penalty for Homosexual Activity Pending Law\"When my son told me he was gay, I told him, \'Now, I love you more.\' I want to tell the world that hatred is not born with human beings, it is a seed that is planted by adults and is fostered creating a climate of intolerance and violence. We must change our ways and understand that anyone ...could have been my son. And I want everybody to know that Jorge Steven was a very much loved son.\" -Miriam Mercado\'s statement Background: Stephen Mercado was found decapitated, dismembered, and burned by the side of the road in PR. The police investigator reportedly suggested that he got what he deserved for living \"that type of lifestyle.\" Here\'s an AP article after the suspect was arrested: Murder charge filed in Puerto Rico teen slaying By MIKE MELIA (AP) ? 6 days ago SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico ? Murder charges were filed Wednesday in the slaying of a gay teenager whose decapitated, partially burned body was found last week, while U.S. authorities said they were still considering whether to make it a hate crime case. Gay activists expressed disappointment that the suspect wasn\'t immediately charged with a hate crime, saying authorities in Puerto Rico have never invoked a law covering crimes based on sexual orientation. The dismembered body of 19-year-old college student Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado was discovered Friday along a road in the interior town of Cayey. Lopez was widely known as a volunteer for organizations advocating HIV prevention and gay rights, and activists are planning remembrance vigils for him in cities including San Juan, New York and Chicago. The suspect, 26-year-old Juan Martinez Matos, was arrested earlier this week and allegedly confessed to killing Lopez and mutilating his body. He was charged with first-degree murder and weapons violations and jailed on $4 million bond. An attorney for Martinez could not immediately be reached for comment. Martinez met Lopez while looking for women Thursday night in an area known for prostitution, according to prosecutor Jose Bermudez Santos. Bermudez said the suspect confessed to stabbing Lopez, who was dressed as a woman, after discovering he was a man.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Gay_City_News',1,1,'1455 - C05761188.txt','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq. Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen. A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut. Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue. She said that many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance \"is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq.\" Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by \"visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen.\" A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that \"the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut.\" Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, \"Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue.\" She said that \"many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Gay_pride',1,1,'1930 - C05762480.txt','GLIFFA Gay Pride Event - Vandalism (proofed and revised)Attachments: Gay pride flyer with photos (2).pub See below in case this bics an issue. Attached is the flyer for today\'s event to be held at noon in the Dean Acheson Auditorium. Our staff observed to our dismay that during the night or early this morning, someone removed and discarded all of the flyers for this event which we had placed in elevator wells throughout the building. We consider this Anti - Gay vandalism, and though not entirely unexpected, it certainly cannot be tolerated. My staff is in the process of reprinting and distributing the announcements, which are critical to ensure the broadest possible publicity for attendance. Moreover it is very important that GLIFFA understand the Department of State supports them as fully as we do all other Affinity Groups. Moreover, we will protect their rights to assembly, free speech, and freedom from harassment. We ask that you immediate help in monitoring the elevator wells and other spaces for the next two hours to deter and discourage vandals. Please have your personnel approach anyone in the act of unauthorized poster removal, and take any other measures you deem appropriate to deal with this situation. Thank you for the advice you have already given and thanks in advance for the assistance and support you will render to address this problem. John John ivt. Robinson Director - Office of Civil Rights/ Chief Diversity Officer U.S. State Department 2201 C Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20520 202-647-9294 voice \' 202-647-4969 fax johnmrl@state.gov 48','GLIFFA Gay Pride Event - Vandalism (proofed and revised)Attachments: Gay pride flyer with photos (2).pub See below in case this bics an issue. Attached is the flyer for today\'s event to be held at noon in the Dean Acheson Auditorium. Our staff observed to our dismay that during the night or early this morning, someone removed and discarded all of the flyers for this event which we had placed in elevator wells throughout the building. We consider this Anti - Gay vandalism, and though not entirely unexpected, it certainly cannot be tolerated. My staff is in the process of reprinting and distributing the announcements, which are critical to ensure the broadest possible publicity for attendance. Moreover it is very important that GLIFFA understand the Department of State supports them as fully as we do all other Affinity Groups. Moreover, we will protect their rights to assembly, free speech, and freedom from harassment. We ask that you immediate help in monitoring the elevator wells and other spaces for the next two hours to deter and discourage vandals. Please have your personnel approach anyone in the act of unauthorized poster removal, and take any other measures you deem appropriate to deal with this situation. Thank you for the advice you have already given and thanks in advance for the assistance and support you will render to address this problem. John John ivt. Robinson Director - Office of Civil Rights/ Chief Diversity Officer U.S. State Department 2201 C Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20520 202-647-9294 voice \' 202-647-4969 fax johnmrl@state.gov 48'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Gaza_City',2,1,'11 - C05739564.txt','AbZ and Hb3 on Libya and West Bank/Gaza(SBU) I had back-to-back phone calls this morning from Qatari PM/FM Hamad bin Jassim and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed. The content was virtually identical, su esting either rare coincidence or, more likely, an unusual level of UAE-Qatari coordination at yesterday\'s Arab League meeting. Main points (mostly Libya related but one Palestinian-related) are as follows: (SBU) No-Fly Zone: The Arab League has now called for a NFZ the UNSC needs to act. Syria was the last hold- out, but the resolution passed. Time is wasting. Both HbJ and AbZ made the right kind of noises (but still less than a solid commitment) that there would be some kind of Qatari and Emirati participation in an international effort. Their chicken-and-egg question to me was, are we going to support a NFZ? If we are, then we can talk about the other participation. (SBU) Recognizing the Council: Both urged us to do so. I noted that the Arab League statement fell short of recognition. They urged us to find some kind of language that would suggest moving in that direction, and I noted our decisions to suspend the operations of the Libyan Embassy, have S meet with Mahmoud Jibril of the Council, and send a diplomatic representative to Benghazi. They pushed for more, with HbJ going to far as to say that recognition of the Council will help underscore to Qadhafi and his circle that he\'s finished. (SBU) Jibril meeting: They each said the same thing that Gene Cretz has picked up separately, that Jibril doesn\'t want media for his meeting with S unless he feels that there will be something significant out of the meeting. HbJ is providing a plane for Jibril to get to Paris. HbJ more than AbZ agreed with me that the meeting itself is a significant deliverable AbZ urged us not to be slower or quieter than France. (SBU) West Bank/Gaza: Both reacted negatively to Israeli announcements regarding hundreds of houses in the West Bank. They asked if we were going to say anything I noted we were still at this point getting the facts. Jeff, you guys just aren\'t serious, AbZ complained. I noted the political context, in which a family was brutally murdered.','AbZ and Hb3 on Libya and West Bank/Gaza(SBU) I had back-to-back phone calls this morning from Qatari PM/FM Hamad bin Jassim and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed. The content was virtually identical, su esting either rare coincidence or, more likely, an unusual level of UAE-Qatari coordination at yesterday\'s Arab League meeting. Main points (mostly Libya related but one Palestinian-related) are as follows: (SBU) No-Fly Zone: The Arab League has now called for a NFZ; the UNSC needs to act. Syria was the last hold- out, but the resolution passed. Time is wasting. Both HbJ and AbZ made the right kind of noises (but still less than a solid commitment) that there would be some kind of Qatari and Emirati participation in an international effort. Their chicken-and-egg question to me was, are we going to support a NFZ? If we are, then we can talk about the other participation. (SBU) Recognizing the Council: Both urged us to do so. I noted that the Arab League statement fell short of recognition. They urged us to find some kind of language that would suggest moving in that direction, and I noted our decisions to suspend the operations of the Libyan Embassy, have S meet with Mahmoud Jibril of the Council, and send a diplomatic representative to Benghazi. They pushed for more, with HbJ going to far as to say that recognition of the Council will help underscore to Qadhafi and his circle that he\'s finished. (SBU) Jibril meeting: They each said the same thing that Gene Cretz has picked up separately, that Jibril doesn\'t want media for his meeting with S unless he feels that there will be something significant out of the meeting. HbJ is providing a plane for Jibril to get to Paris. HbJ more than AbZ agreed with me that the meeting itself is a significant deliverable; AbZ urged us not to be slower or quieter than France. (SBU) West Bank/Gaza: Both reacted negatively to Israeli announcements regarding \"hundreds of houses\" in the West Bank. They asked if we were going to say anything; I noted we were still at this point getting the facts. \"Jeff, you guys just aren\'t serious,\" AbZ complained. I noted the political context, in which a family was brutally murdered.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Gaza_City',2,1,'3229 - C05765673.txt','Gaza militants agree to halt rocket fire (AP)See below for a report that Hamas is announcing that militants will stop launching rockets from Gaza into Southern Israel. Colleagues: Ops is transmitting this press ticker for your situational awareness. Greg Macris, Senior Watch Officer GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - (AP) Palestinian militants in Gaza have agreed to stop firing rockets into southern Israel. Hamas announced the agreement this evening, saying it\'s intended to prevent Israeli retaliation and give Gaza residents more stability. Hamas\' interior minister says it should make it easier for residents to rebuild the infrastructure that was destroyed in last winter\'s war with Israel. Hamas has mostly refrained from firing rockets since Israel\'s three-week offensive ended in January. Some Gaza militant groups have continued with rocket attacks since the end of the war, but they\'ve been far less frequent. The latest came this morning, but it caused no injuries. A small faction affiliated with al- Qaida claimed responsibility.','Gaza militants agree to halt rocket fire (AP)See below for a report that Hamas is announcing that militants will stop launching rockets from Gaza into Southern Israel. Colleagues: Ops is transmitting this press ticker for your situational awareness. Greg Macris, Senior Watch Officer GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - (AP) Palestinian militants in Gaza have agreed to stop firing rockets into southern Israel. Hamas announced the agreement this evening, saying it\'s intended to prevent Israeli retaliation and give Gaza residents more stability. Hamas\' interior minister says it should make it easier for residents to rebuild the infrastructure that was destroyed in last winter\'s war with Israel. Hamas has mostly refrained from firing rockets since Israel\'s three-week offensive ended in January. Some Gaza militant groups have continued with rocket attacks since the end of the war, but they\'ve been far less frequent. The latest came this morning, but it caused no injuries. A small faction affiliated with al- Qaida claimed responsibility.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Gaza_Strip',4,1,'1943 - C05762522.txt','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitledIsrael\'s Lawyer, in which Aaron argued For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney... I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer. Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the I was there and I know what happened. An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.) But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the facts in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s disengagement from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949. 61','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitled\"Israel\'s Lawyer,\" in which Aaron argued \"For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney...\" I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled \"The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer.\" Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the \"I was there and I know what happened.\" An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: \"Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.\") But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the \"facts\" in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s \"disengagement\" from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: \"In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949.\" 61'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Gaza_Strip',4,1,'2993 - C05764842.txt','(Reuters) Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pact Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pactColleagues: Passing on this news item for your situational awareness. Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Egypt has delayed the signing of a deal to heal the rift between President Mahmoud Abbas\' Fatah movement and the rival Palestinian Islamist group Hamas because of new complications, an Egyptian official said on Friday. He cited the growing tension between Fatah and Hamas over the handling by Abbas of a U.N. report criticising the Israeli military offensive into Gaza in December and January. Cairo had slated a signing ceremony for October 25. The agreement would resolve nothing immediately but would outline steps to restore Palestinian unity. Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and Fatah dominates in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. The official told Reuters no new date was set for signing. Egypt saw it was better to delay until there is a suitable atmosphere, he said. Abbas admits his government erred in approving a U.N. decision in Geneva two weeks ago to delay action on the so-called Goldstone report, which is particularly critical of Israel for alleged war crimes during the Gaza offensive. He has reversed course and the issue was being reconsidered on Friday at a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, which Abbas requested. We are not going to let things collapse, said another Egyptian official of his country\'s lengthy mediation between the Palestinian factions which began over a year ago. We will wait until the dust settles and activate efforts again and I hope that will be very soon. The deal would postpone Palestinian presidential and parliamentarian elections until June 28, 2010. Fatah has signed it and this week Abbas announced that if Hamas did not sign he would go ahead with elections in January as called for by the constitution. It is unclear how Fatah would be able to hold a full election since Hamas has vowed to block voting in Gaza if the ballot was scheduled without its agreement.','(Reuters) Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pact Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pactColleagues: Passing on this news item for your situational awareness. Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Egypt has delayed the signing of a deal to heal the rift between President Mahmoud Abbas\' Fatah movement and the rival Palestinian Islamist group Hamas because of \"new complications\", an Egyptian official said on Friday. He cited the growing tension between Fatah and Hamas over the handling by Abbas of a U.N. report criticising the Israeli military offensive into Gaza in December and January. Cairo had slated a signing ceremony for October 25. The agreement would resolve nothing immediately but would outline steps to restore Palestinian unity. Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and Fatah dominates in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. The official told Reuters no new date was set for signing. \"Egypt saw it was better to delay until there is a suitable atmosphere,\" he said. Abbas admits his government erred in approving a U.N. decision in Geneva two weeks ago to delay action on the so-called Goldstone report, which is particularly critical of Israel for alleged war crimes during the Gaza offensive. He has reversed course and the issue was being reconsidered on Friday at a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, which Abbas requested. \"We are not going to let things collapse,\" said another Egyptian official of his country\'s lengthy mediation between the Palestinian factions which began over a year ago. \"We will wait until the dust settles and activate efforts again and I hope that will be very soon.\" The deal would postpone Palestinian presidential and parliamentarian elections until June 28, 2010. Fatah has signed it and this week Abbas announced that if Hamas did not sign he would go ahead with elections in January as called for by the constitution. It is unclear how Fatah would be able to hold a full election since Hamas has vowed to block voting in Gaza if the ballot was scheduled without its agreement.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Gaza_Strip',4,1,'3229 - C05765673.txt','Gaza militants agree to halt rocket fire (AP)See below for a report that Hamas is announcing that militants will stop launching rockets from Gaza into Southern Israel. Colleagues: Ops is transmitting this press ticker for your situational awareness. Greg Macris, Senior Watch Officer GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - (AP) Palestinian militants in Gaza have agreed to stop firing rockets into southern Israel. Hamas announced the agreement this evening, saying it\'s intended to prevent Israeli retaliation and give Gaza residents more stability. Hamas\' interior minister says it should make it easier for residents to rebuild the infrastructure that was destroyed in last winter\'s war with Israel. Hamas has mostly refrained from firing rockets since Israel\'s three-week offensive ended in January. Some Gaza militant groups have continued with rocket attacks since the end of the war, but they\'ve been far less frequent. The latest came this morning, but it caused no injuries. A small faction affiliated with al- Qaida claimed responsibility.','Gaza militants agree to halt rocket fire (AP)See below for a report that Hamas is announcing that militants will stop launching rockets from Gaza into Southern Israel. Colleagues: Ops is transmitting this press ticker for your situational awareness. Greg Macris, Senior Watch Officer GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - (AP) Palestinian militants in Gaza have agreed to stop firing rockets into southern Israel. Hamas announced the agreement this evening, saying it\'s intended to prevent Israeli retaliation and give Gaza residents more stability. Hamas\' interior minister says it should make it easier for residents to rebuild the infrastructure that was destroyed in last winter\'s war with Israel. Hamas has mostly refrained from firing rockets since Israel\'s three-week offensive ended in January. Some Gaza militant groups have continued with rocket attacks since the end of the war, but they\'ve been far less frequent. The latest came this morning, but it caused no injuries. A small faction affiliated with al- Qaida claimed responsibility.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Gaza_Strip',4,1,'3567 - C05766254.txt','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Gebisa_Ejeta',3,1,'1768 - C05761859.txt','Concept Paper for World Food Prize Remarks - Attached and Below (Drafted by MeganRooney) Attachments: world food prize concept note 060609.doc June 6,2009 11:30am Rooney (x7-7203, CONCEPT NOTE FOR WORLD FOOD PRIZE CEREMONY Thursday, June 11, 2009 This speech is an opportunity to signal the urgency of the problem of global hunger connect it to an array of global issues, including economic development, health and education, expanding opportunity for women, and political stability and declare the Administration\'s commitment to tackling hunger at its roots, through effective and efficient collaboration with an array of partners. Additionally, your remarks can point to a shift from past approaches by emphasizing the need to support local solutions and focus on long-term sustainability to help people feed themselves and reduce the need for emergency assistance down the road. The speech could be framed as follows: THE PRIZE AND PRIZE-WINNER You can begin by announcing the winner of the 2009 World Food Prize, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta. He has a remarkable story: born in a mud hut in Ethiopia, he got his PhD from Purdue University in plant breeding and genetics and developed strains of sorghum that are drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resistant to the Striga weed, which devastates crops across Africa. Outside the lab, he helped start the Sudanese commercial seed industry developed systems to produce, certify, and market hybrid seeds and educated farmers about the use of fertilizers and soil and water conservation. And he has trained and inspired the next generation of African agricultural scientists. A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: FROM LAB TO FARM TO MARKET TO TABLE Dr. Ejeta\'s work reflects the breadth of this issue and the comprehensive approach needed to address it?one that connects the labs where new seed technologies are developed.., the fields where small-scale farmers labor to feed their families and make a living.., the markets where food is bought and sold... and the homes where people get the nourishment they need to thrive. In many places, that food chain is broken. One billion people worldwide woke up hungry this morning and will go to sleep hungry tonight. Chronic hunger threatens health, while making it harder for people to work and students to learn, which in turn stunts economic development. Last year\'s food riots demonstrated that when food is scarce, political stability is threatened. 44','Concept Paper for World Food Prize Remarks - Attached and Below (Drafted by MeganRooney) Attachments: world food prize concept note 060609.doc June 6,2009 11:30am Rooney (x7-7203, CONCEPT NOTE FOR WORLD FOOD PRIZE CEREMONY Thursday, June 11, 2009 This speech is an opportunity to signal the urgency of the problem of global hunger; connect it to an array of global issues, including economic development, health and education, expanding opportunity for women, and political stability; and declare the Administration\'s commitment to tackling hunger at its roots, through effective and efficient collaboration with an array of partners. Additionally, your remarks can point to a shift from past approaches by emphasizing the need to support local solutions and focus on long-term sustainability to help people feed themselves and reduce the need for emergency assistance down the road. The speech could be framed as follows: THE PRIZE AND PRIZE-WINNER You can begin by announcing the winner of the 2009 World Food Prize, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta. He has a remarkable story: born in a mud hut in Ethiopia, he got his PhD from Purdue University in plant breeding and genetics and developed strains of sorghum that are drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resistant to the Striga weed, which devastates crops across Africa. Outside the lab, he helped start the Sudanese commercial seed industry; developed systems to produce, certify, and market hybrid seeds; and educated farmers about the use of fertilizers and soil and water conservation. And he has trained and inspired the next generation of African agricultural scientists. A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: FROM LAB TO FARM TO MARKET TO TABLE Dr. Ejeta\'s work reflects the breadth of this issue and the comprehensive approach needed to address it?one that connects the labs where new seed technologies are developed.., the fields where small-scale farmers labor to feed their families and make a living.., the markets where food is bought and sold... and the homes where people get the nourishment they need to thrive. In many places, that food chain is broken. One billion people worldwide woke up hungry this morning and will go to sleep hungry tonight. Chronic hunger threatens health, while making it harder for people to work and students to learn, which in turn stunts economic development. Last year\'s food riots demonstrated that when food is scarce, political stability is threatened. 44'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Gebisa_Ejeta',3,1,'2257 - C05763029.txt','the secretary\'s speechI\'ve been hearing really incredible feedback on the secretary\'s speech. One thing that people keep saying is that this is the first time they can recall a secretary getting technical on the issue. Often times leaders just tell feel good stories. I think we really took a big step forward by laying out our vision for food security through the seven areas of focus and how we\'ll work through country-led processes like CAADP. People also really like how Megan made that great connection between Ejeta\'s life work and our plan going forward. Megan did a great job laying out the lab to farm to market to table. That\'s exactly what we\'re going for and what hasn\'t been articulated well in the past. Let\'s keep the dialogue at a high level and really challenge people on this issue in the future ? not just regurgitate USAID success stories like we did during the Bush years! Best, Matt Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Email: StremlauMH@state.gov 70','the secretary\'s speechI\'ve been hearing really incredible feedback on the secretary\'s speech. One thing that people keep saying is that this is the first time they can recall a secretary getting \"technical\" on the issue. Often times leaders just tell feel good stories. I think we really took a big step forward by laying out our vision for food security through the seven areas of focus and how we\'ll work through country-led processes like CAADP. People also really like how Megan made that great connection between Ejeta\'s life work and our plan going forward. Megan did a great job laying out the lab to farm to market to table. That\'s exactly what we\'re going for and what hasn\'t been articulated well in the past. Let\'s keep the dialogue at a high level and really challenge people on this issue in the future ? not just regurgitate USAID success stories like we did during the Bush years! Best, Matt Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Email: StremlauMH@state.gov 70'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Gebisa_Ejeta',3,1,'2700 - C05764286.txt','Update: Food Security--World Food Prize videoGreat news-- The video that S taped this am will likely kick off the World Food Prize conference. I will also coordinate with Katie to make sure we get this up on the website. Below is more info on its likely placement from the team at the World Food Prize. We would like to show the Secretary\'s remarks at the outset of the symposium on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 14. The symposium begins at 1 p.m. with about 15-20 minutes of introductory comments by Ambassador Quinn. He would incorporate the video into this opening as her remarks tie together so many of the themes so perfectly. Dr. Ejeta will be on stage at the time it would be a great moment to honor him, to remember Dr. Borlaug, and to have the Secretary\'s message foreground the discussions that will follow. (For your reference, the 3 opening keynotes will be delivered by ADM CEO Patricia Woertz, DuPont CEO Ellen Kul!man, and Dutch Minister of Agriculture Gerda Verburg.)','Update: Food Security--World Food Prize videoGreat news-- The video that S taped this am will likely kick off the World Food Prize conference. I will also coordinate with Katie to make sure we get this up on the website. Below is more info on its likely placement from the team at the World Food Prize. \"We would like to show the Secretary\'s remarks at the outset of the symposium on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 14. The symposium begins at 1 p.m. with about 15-20 minutes of introductory comments by Ambassador Quinn. He would incorporate the video into this opening as her remarks tie together so many of the themes so perfectly. Dr. Ejeta will be on stage at the time; it would be a great moment to honor him, to remember Dr. Borlaug, and to have the Secretary\'s message foreground the discussions that will follow. (For your reference, the 3 opening keynotes will be delivered by ADM CEO Patricia Woertz, DuPont CEO Ellen Kul!man, and Dutch Minister of Agriculture Gerda Verburg.)\"'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Gender_equality',1,1,'2563 - C05764035.txt','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design;'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Gene',6,1,'189 - C05739784.txt','Secretary in Tripoli Secretary In Tripoli contactT hanks for the kind words. I think the Secretary\'s visit here was picture perfect given the chaos we labor under in Libya.The Secretary was great and her efforts will I think help us move forward on our project to help the war-wounded. On a lighter note, I will never be lonely here after the Secretary was kind enough to give my personal contact information to all 120,000 students at the university during her stirring dialogue with them. It has been quite a week I don\'t think I can take any more excitement. All the best, Gene. Hi Cheryl: hope this finds you well. I know that Jeff has been in touch with you regarding the switch between myself and Chris Stevens. I just wanted you to know that I am prepared to do whatever you and the Secretary think is best. I met with Pat Kennedy and Bill Burns before I left and told them please rest assured that I consider myself extremely fortunate to B6 have had the opportunity to work closely with/for the Secretary during the past 8 months. I consider the Secretary\'s visit to Tripoli this coming week to be the high point of my 30 year career. Warm regards, Gene. PERSONAL','Secretary in Tripoli Secretary In Tripoli contactT hanks for the kind words. I think the Secretary\'s visit here was picture perfect given the chaos we labor under in Libya.The Secretary was great and her efforts will I think help us move forward on our project to help the war-wounded. On a lighter note, I will never be lonely here after the Secretary was kind enough to give my personal contact information to all 120,000 students at the university during her stirring dialogue with them. It has been quite a week ;I don\'t think I can take any more excitement. All the best, Gene. Hi Cheryl: hope this finds you well. I know that Jeff has been in touch with you regarding the switch between myself and Chris Stevens. I just wanted you to know that I am prepared to do whatever you and the Secretary think is best. I met with Pat Kennedy and Bill Burns before I left and told them please rest assured that I consider myself extremely fortunate to B6 have had the opportunity to work closely with/for the Secretary during the past 8 months. I consider the Secretary\'s visit to Tripoli this coming week to be the high point of my 30 year career. Warm regards, Gene. PERSONAL'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Gene',6,1,'212 - C05739809.txt','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported loosely to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported \"loosely\" to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)');
INSERT INTO `mv_tfidf` VALUES (6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Gene',6,1,'262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Gene',6,1,'263 - C05739869.txt','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Gene',6,1,'270 - C05739878.txt','Latest from HRC friendFYI From Stevens, John C Sent Monday, April 23, 2012 7:00 PM To Sullivan, Jacob) Cc Cretz, Gene A Fettman, Jeffrey Subject RE: Latest from HRC friend Jake- Interesting report. Gene is closer to the action and I defer to him on the latest Jail-ian thinking and machinations vis-a-vis the cabinet and INC. I hadn\'t heard about ENI-related corruption but wouldn\'t be surprised. On the federalism issue,. Jail is right to be concerned about eastern agitation for autonomy. A cabinet chance won\'t solve that problem, though. Nor will recruiting Belhaj and Islamist fighters to take on the Bardans. To the contrary, it would only lead to unwanted bloodshed - the large Obeid tribe still nurses a serious grudge against Belhaj and his ilk for the Islamists\' presumed role in killing their beloved Gen. Yunis last July and would probably put up a fierce fight. The cabinet and INC need to have a serious discussion with the Bargans - if they aren\'t already doing so - about how power and resources are to be distributed in the new Libya. The Libyans held similarly heated debates on this very topic in the early1950s as they held their first parliamentary elections and drafted their constitution (there were actually violent skirmishes in connection with those elections, and Washington delayed the arrival of the first US ambassador until after things had calmed down). Hopefully the current leadership can negotiate these issues peaceably in the corning months. Of course, we and the UN and our other partners should encourage them to do so. - Chris SBU','Latest from HRC friendFYI From Stevens, John C Sent; Monday, April 23, 2012 7:00 PM To; Sullivan, Jacob) Cc Cretz, Gene A; Fettman, Jeffrey Subject RE: Latest from HRC friend Jake- Interesting report. Gene is closer to the action and I defer to him on the latest Jail-ian thinking and machinations vis-a-vis the cabinet and INC. I hadn\'t heard about ENI-related corruption but wouldn\'t be surprised. On the federalism issue,. Jail is right to be concerned about eastern agitation for autonomy. A cabinet chance won\'t solve that problem, though. Nor will recruiting Belhaj and Islamist fighters to take on the Bardans. To the contrary, it would only lead to unwanted bloodshed - the large Obeid tribe still nurses a serious grudge against Belhaj and his ilk for the Islamists\' presumed role in killing their beloved Gen. Yunis last July and would probably put up a fierce fight. The cabinet and INC need to have a serious discussion with the Bargans - if they aren\'t already doing so - about how power and resources are to be distributed in the new Libya. The Libyans held similarly heated debates on this very topic in the early1950s as they held their first parliamentary elections and drafted their constitution (there were actually violent skirmishes in connection with those elections, and Washington delayed the arrival of the first US ambassador until after things had calmed down). Hopefully the current leadership can negotiate these issues peaceably in the corning months. Of course, we and the UN and our other partners should encourage them to do so. - Chris SBU'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Gene',6,1,'2961 - C05764773.txt','Students Follow upS asked me last night what happened to the two children whose letters she read in 1995 at the christmas tree lighting event. Below is the answer. Kamala Just in case: acea,ti j, Cetu Cemovican. ean6ufae gene/Eat 934 gee au.. 02890 386177 am, O. 02890 682219','Students Follow upS asked me last night what happened to the two children whose letters she read in 1995 at the christmas tree lighting event. Below is the answer. Kamala Just in case: acea,ti j, Cetu Cemovican. ean6ufae gene/Eat 934 gee au.. 02890 386177 am, O. 02890 682219'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'General_Atomics_MQ-1_Predator',2,2,'100 - C05739676.txt','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s Apri123 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as good people, but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s Apri123 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as \"good people,\" but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'General_Atomics_MQ-1_Predator',2,2,'102 - C05739678.txt','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s April 23 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as good people, but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s April 23 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as \"good people,\" but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'General_Motors',2,1,'1601 - C05761441.txt','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears, says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force, Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. It was a little scary. But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this, said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation. Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? \"he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears,\" says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. \"There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force,\" Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. \"It was a little scary.\" But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. \"Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this,\" said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. \"And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation.\" Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'General_Motors',2,1,'2710 - C05764302.txt','(WSJ)- German government awaits outcome of GM board of directors meetingBERLIN (Dow Jones)--The German government is awaiting the outcome of a meeting of General Motors Co.\'s board of directors later Friday that will discuss the sale of its German unit Adam Opel GmbH. The government will then assess what it believes will be a fundamental signal on which of the two remaining bids for the unit the company favors, economics ministry spokeswoman Beatrix Brodkorb said Friday. The meeting is due to take place in the afternoon, central European time, according to the government. Austrian-Canadian car parts maker Magna International Inc. (MGA), in a consortium with Russian savings banks OAO Sberbank (SBER.RS), and Belgian private equity firm RHJ International SA (RHJI.BT) have recently presented revised bids for Opel and its sister company, U.K.-based Vauxhall. Germany\'s Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is keen to rescue jobs at Opel ahead of the Sept. 27 general election, has lobbied hard for Magna to be win the bid, while GM in the past has preferred RHJ. Government spokesman Klaus Vater said Friday that there is currently some movement, and Brodkorb said the government has been in contact with the U.S. on Opel over the past 24 hours. Brodkorb stressed that Germany\'s offer to provide the entire EUR4.5 billion in state aid for Opel came after GM asked Germany to provide more details on aid for the Magna bid but made no request for more state aid details for RHJ. The offer to pay state subsidies entirely and upfront without other European countries that have Opel and Vauxhall plants is an offer to other countries to help get a fast decision, Brodkorb said. Other European countries with Opel plants include Spain, the U.K., Poland and Belgium. The U.K. government is reportedly irritated by Germany\'s offer to entirely shoulder state guarantees of up to EUR4.5 billion in the deal because a decision on state aid wouldn\'t be up to Germany alone since the Opel bids also involve Vauxhall and production sites in Spain and Poland. Opel has around 50,000 staff in Europe, of which around half are based in Germany. 12)','(WSJ)- German government awaits outcome of GM board of directors meetingBERLIN (Dow Jones)--The German government is awaiting the outcome of a meeting of General Motors Co.\'s board of directors later Friday that will discuss the sale of its German unit Adam Opel GmbH. The government will then assess what it believes will be a fundamental signal on which of the two remaining bids for the unit the company favors, economics ministry spokeswoman Beatrix Brodkorb said Friday. The meeting is due to take place in the afternoon, central European time, according to the government. Austrian-Canadian car parts maker Magna International Inc. (MGA), in a consortium with Russian savings banks OAO Sberbank (SBER.RS), and Belgian private equity firm RHJ International SA (RHJI.BT) have recently presented revised bids for Opel and its sister company, U.K.-based Vauxhall. Germany\'s Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is keen to rescue jobs at Opel ahead of the Sept. 27 general election, has lobbied hard for Magna to be win the bid, while GM in the past has preferred RHJ. Government spokesman Klaus Vater said Friday that there is currently \"some movement,\" and Brodkorb said the government has been in contact with the U.S. on Opel over the past 24 hours. Brodkorb stressed that Germany\'s offer to provide the entire EUR4.5 billion in state aid for Opel came after GM asked Germany to provide more details on aid for the Magna bid but made no request for more state aid details for RHJ. The offer to pay state subsidies entirely and upfront without other European countries that have Opel and Vauxhall plants \"is an offer to other countries to help get a fast decision,\" Brodkorb said. Other European countries with Opel plants include Spain, the U.K., Poland and Belgium. The U.K. government is reportedly irritated by Germany\'s offer to entirely shoulder state guarantees of up to EUR4.5 billion in the deal because a decision on state aid wouldn\'t be up to Germany alone since the Opel bids also involve Vauxhall and production sites in Spain and Poland. Opel has around 50,000 staff in Europe, of which around half are based in Germany. 12)'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'General_National_Congress',2,1,'274 - C05739883.txt','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government; however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya; if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'General_National_Congress',2,1,'275 - C05739884.txt','Libya intel from SJake - Thanks for this. Tracks with what we are hearing about elections and the weakness of the interim govt. Elections are going smoothly throughout most of Libya (Ajdabiya being the exception, where some ballots were sabotaged requiring voting in some centers to be postponed for a few hours). Factoring in time to tally votes and process appeals, the UN and the Libyan elections commission are anticipating announcing final results by late July. The expectation is that the TNC will remain in power until the new congress is seated. Sett McCain and I toured the new parliament this afternoon, where we encountered a TNC member, an engineer and a couple of UN experts reviewing progress on the interior decor of the main chamber. They are racing to get the chamber finished in time for the first session. The UN is offering technical assistance to the secretariat of the new congress, ranging from parliamentary procedure to legislative drafting. They\'re even helping to plot out the choreography of the first sessions. The atmosphere in Tripoli is very festive. The gov\'t declared today a holiday and people are driving around honking and waving flags and making peace sign gestures. We visited several polling stations where we found people patiently waiting in lines (gender segregated) lvlcCain was applauded and thanked for his support wherever we went. -- Chris Further info from friend of 5: SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel ialil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200 member General National Congress (6 NC) Jail) realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jaill expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed.','Libya intel from SJake - Thanks for this. Tracks with what we are hearing about elections and the weakness of the interim govt. Elections are going smoothly throughout most of Libya (Ajdabiya being the exception, where some ballots were sabotaged requiring voting in some centers to be postponed for a few hours). Factoring in time to tally votes and process appeals, the UN and the Libyan elections commission are anticipating announcing final results by late July. The expectation is that the TNC will remain in power until the new congress is seated. Sett McCain and I toured the new parliament this afternoon, where we encountered a TNC member, an engineer and a couple of UN experts reviewing progress on the interior decor of the main chamber. They are racing to get the chamber finished in time for the first session. The UN is offering technical assistance to the secretariat of the new congress, ranging from parliamentary procedure to legislative drafting. They\'re even helping to plot out the choreography of the first sessions. The atmosphere in Tripoli is very festive. The gov\'t declared today a holiday and people are driving around honking and waving flags and making peace sign gestures. We visited several polling stations where we found people patiently waiting in lines (gender segregated) lvlcCain was applauded and thanked for his support wherever we went. -- Chris Further info from friend of 5: SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel ialil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government; however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200 member General National Congress (6 NC) Jail) realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jaill expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Genetics',1,1,'1768 - C05761859.txt','Concept Paper for World Food Prize Remarks - Attached and Below (Drafted by MeganRooney) Attachments: world food prize concept note 060609.doc June 6,2009 11:30am Rooney (x7-7203, CONCEPT NOTE FOR WORLD FOOD PRIZE CEREMONY Thursday, June 11, 2009 This speech is an opportunity to signal the urgency of the problem of global hunger connect it to an array of global issues, including economic development, health and education, expanding opportunity for women, and political stability and declare the Administration\'s commitment to tackling hunger at its roots, through effective and efficient collaboration with an array of partners. Additionally, your remarks can point to a shift from past approaches by emphasizing the need to support local solutions and focus on long-term sustainability to help people feed themselves and reduce the need for emergency assistance down the road. The speech could be framed as follows: THE PRIZE AND PRIZE-WINNER You can begin by announcing the winner of the 2009 World Food Prize, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta. He has a remarkable story: born in a mud hut in Ethiopia, he got his PhD from Purdue University in plant breeding and genetics and developed strains of sorghum that are drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resistant to the Striga weed, which devastates crops across Africa. Outside the lab, he helped start the Sudanese commercial seed industry developed systems to produce, certify, and market hybrid seeds and educated farmers about the use of fertilizers and soil and water conservation. And he has trained and inspired the next generation of African agricultural scientists. A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: FROM LAB TO FARM TO MARKET TO TABLE Dr. Ejeta\'s work reflects the breadth of this issue and the comprehensive approach needed to address it?one that connects the labs where new seed technologies are developed.., the fields where small-scale farmers labor to feed their families and make a living.., the markets where food is bought and sold... and the homes where people get the nourishment they need to thrive. In many places, that food chain is broken. One billion people worldwide woke up hungry this morning and will go to sleep hungry tonight. Chronic hunger threatens health, while making it harder for people to work and students to learn, which in turn stunts economic development. Last year\'s food riots demonstrated that when food is scarce, political stability is threatened. 44','Concept Paper for World Food Prize Remarks - Attached and Below (Drafted by MeganRooney) Attachments: world food prize concept note 060609.doc June 6,2009 11:30am Rooney (x7-7203, CONCEPT NOTE FOR WORLD FOOD PRIZE CEREMONY Thursday, June 11, 2009 This speech is an opportunity to signal the urgency of the problem of global hunger; connect it to an array of global issues, including economic development, health and education, expanding opportunity for women, and political stability; and declare the Administration\'s commitment to tackling hunger at its roots, through effective and efficient collaboration with an array of partners. Additionally, your remarks can point to a shift from past approaches by emphasizing the need to support local solutions and focus on long-term sustainability to help people feed themselves and reduce the need for emergency assistance down the road. The speech could be framed as follows: THE PRIZE AND PRIZE-WINNER You can begin by announcing the winner of the 2009 World Food Prize, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta. He has a remarkable story: born in a mud hut in Ethiopia, he got his PhD from Purdue University in plant breeding and genetics and developed strains of sorghum that are drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resistant to the Striga weed, which devastates crops across Africa. Outside the lab, he helped start the Sudanese commercial seed industry; developed systems to produce, certify, and market hybrid seeds; and educated farmers about the use of fertilizers and soil and water conservation. And he has trained and inspired the next generation of African agricultural scientists. A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: FROM LAB TO FARM TO MARKET TO TABLE Dr. Ejeta\'s work reflects the breadth of this issue and the comprehensive approach needed to address it?one that connects the labs where new seed technologies are developed.., the fields where small-scale farmers labor to feed their families and make a living.., the markets where food is bought and sold... and the homes where people get the nourishment they need to thrive. In many places, that food chain is broken. One billion people worldwide woke up hungry this morning and will go to sleep hungry tonight. Chronic hunger threatens health, while making it harder for people to work and students to learn, which in turn stunts economic development. Last year\'s food riots demonstrated that when food is scarce, political stability is threatened. 44'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Geneva',11,1,'1561 - C05761365.txt','GenevaCheryl, Here is a suggestion for US Mission to Geneva. << Resume.rtf Esther','GenevaCheryl, Here is a suggestion for US Mission to Geneva. << Resume.rtf Esther'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Geneva',11,1,'162 - C05739752.txt','tick tock on libya tidc todc on libyaHere is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish, let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14 ? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with TNC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NA TO civilian protection mission.','tick tock on libya tidc todc on libyaHere is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish, let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14 ? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with TNC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NA TO civilian protection mission.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Geneva',11,1,'165 - C05739755.txt','tick tock on libya FIN: tick tock on libyaPis print for me. Here is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish. let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March -- IIRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representatiye to Benghazi','tick tock on libya FIN: tick tock on libyaPis print for me. Here is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish. let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March -- IIRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representatiye to Benghazi'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Geneva',11,1,'2243 - C05762995.txt','Trying to call you--call me thru ops.Thank you! Will your team call people to tell them and explain to the Geneva folks what happened? He is clear and will be confirmed. Thank you and sorry for the fire drill. Can we still get him confirmed today? Ok He told me that if the letters were delivered he would lift hold on Raj but not others. Can you verify? And I have 3 letters in my possession that we are handing to Kyl\'s office now. Just tried it but got a request for my mailbox on the system. Is this right #? B6 His cell is I\'m trying but so far no luck. Will let you know. You should call Kyl. I can\'t get to him.','Trying to call you--call me thru ops.Thank you! Will your team call people to tell them and explain to the Geneva folks what happened? He is clear and will be confirmed. Thank you and sorry for the fire drill. Can we still get him confirmed today? Ok He told me that if the letters were delivered he would lift hold on Raj but not others. Can you verify? And I have 3 letters in my possession that we are handing to Kyl\'s office now. Just tried it but got a request for my mailbox on the system. Is this right #? B6 His cell is I\'m trying but so far no luck. Will let you know. You should call Kyl. I can\'t get to him.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Geneva',11,1,'2571 - C05764053.txt','HRC scorecardFyi Cheryl, Jake: Despite the nailbiting finale, the Human Rights Council reentry has been remarkably successful. The tally, with returns still coming in: 1. Goldstone-report deferred through extraordinary political work by all of you 2. Freedom of Expression--tonsensus--a landmark achievement in suggesting that there is indeed a universal understanding of freedom of expression that can cut across cultural lines 3. Honduras: consensus 4. Womens\' Equality-consensus 5. Human Security issues: US took forward leaning posture USG engaged across the board and got the results it wanted--5 for 5--plus appeared principled and balanced To be honest if we had gotten any 2 of these, I would have felt relieved. Instead we ran the table. There was a stunning performance by 10-DRL-L-AmEmbassy Geneva and various regional bureaus, particularly NEA and WHA and AF, as well as EUR. The State Department at its finest and multilateral diplomacy executed at a macro and micro level. Brimmer, Nossel, Posner all were outstanding as were our folks in Geneva. And this is in our first reengagement. It should get better as we gain more experience. Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520 202 647 9598 o KohHH@State.gov<mailto:KohHH@State.gov> Martin R. Flug Professor of International Law, Yale Law School (on leave),','HRC scorecardFyi Cheryl, Jake: Despite the nailbiting finale, the Human Rights Council reentry has been remarkably successful. The tally, with returns still coming in: 1. Goldstone-report deferred through extraordinary political work by all of you 2. Freedom of Expression--tonsensus--a landmark achievement in suggesting that there is indeed a universal understanding of freedom of expression that can cut across cultural lines 3. Honduras: consensus 4. Womens\' Equality-consensus 5. Human Security issues: US took forward leaning posture USG engaged across the board and got the results it wanted--5 for 5--plus appeared principled and balanced To be honest if we had gotten any 2 of these, I would have felt relieved. Instead we ran the table. There was a stunning performance by 10-DRL-L-AmEmbassy Geneva and various regional bureaus, particularly NEA and WHA and AF, as well as EUR. The State Department at its finest and multilateral diplomacy executed at a macro and micro level. Brimmer, Nossel, Posner all were outstanding as were our folks in Geneva. And this is in our first reengagement. It should get better as we gain more experience. Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520 202 647 9598 o KohHH@State.gov<mailto:KohHH@State.gov> Martin R. Flug Professor of International Law, Yale Law School (on leave),'),(10.852301476109442,5.426150738054721,2500,'Geneva',11,2,'268 - C05739876.txt','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and all necessary measures - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and \"all necessary measures\" - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Geneva',11,1,'2887 - C05764643.txt','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Geneva',11,1,'2993 - C05764842.txt','(Reuters) Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pact Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pactColleagues: Passing on this news item for your situational awareness. Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Egypt has delayed the signing of a deal to heal the rift between President Mahmoud Abbas\' Fatah movement and the rival Palestinian Islamist group Hamas because of new complications, an Egyptian official said on Friday. He cited the growing tension between Fatah and Hamas over the handling by Abbas of a U.N. report criticising the Israeli military offensive into Gaza in December and January. Cairo had slated a signing ceremony for October 25. The agreement would resolve nothing immediately but would outline steps to restore Palestinian unity. Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and Fatah dominates in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. The official told Reuters no new date was set for signing. Egypt saw it was better to delay until there is a suitable atmosphere, he said. Abbas admits his government erred in approving a U.N. decision in Geneva two weeks ago to delay action on the so-called Goldstone report, which is particularly critical of Israel for alleged war crimes during the Gaza offensive. He has reversed course and the issue was being reconsidered on Friday at a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, which Abbas requested. We are not going to let things collapse, said another Egyptian official of his country\'s lengthy mediation between the Palestinian factions which began over a year ago. We will wait until the dust settles and activate efforts again and I hope that will be very soon. The deal would postpone Palestinian presidential and parliamentarian elections until June 28, 2010. Fatah has signed it and this week Abbas announced that if Hamas did not sign he would go ahead with elections in January as called for by the constitution. It is unclear how Fatah would be able to hold a full election since Hamas has vowed to block voting in Gaza if the ballot was scheduled without its agreement.','(Reuters) Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pact Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pactColleagues: Passing on this news item for your situational awareness. Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Egypt has delayed the signing of a deal to heal the rift between President Mahmoud Abbas\' Fatah movement and the rival Palestinian Islamist group Hamas because of \"new complications\", an Egyptian official said on Friday. He cited the growing tension between Fatah and Hamas over the handling by Abbas of a U.N. report criticising the Israeli military offensive into Gaza in December and January. Cairo had slated a signing ceremony for October 25. The agreement would resolve nothing immediately but would outline steps to restore Palestinian unity. Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and Fatah dominates in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. The official told Reuters no new date was set for signing. \"Egypt saw it was better to delay until there is a suitable atmosphere,\" he said. Abbas admits his government erred in approving a U.N. decision in Geneva two weeks ago to delay action on the so-called Goldstone report, which is particularly critical of Israel for alleged war crimes during the Gaza offensive. He has reversed course and the issue was being reconsidered on Friday at a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, which Abbas requested. \"We are not going to let things collapse,\" said another Egyptian official of his country\'s lengthy mediation between the Palestinian factions which began over a year ago. \"We will wait until the dust settles and activate efforts again and I hope that will be very soon.\" The deal would postpone Palestinian presidential and parliamentarian elections until June 28, 2010. Fatah has signed it and this week Abbas announced that if Hamas did not sign he would go ahead with elections in January as called for by the constitution. It is unclear how Fatah would be able to hold a full election since Hamas has vowed to block voting in Gaza if the ballot was scheduled without its agreement.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Geneva',11,1,'3373 - C05765915.txt','Somali Rebels trying to kill Asha HajiMelanne and Huma: I want to bring you up to speed on our support to Asha Haji. Embassy Nairobi informed me earlier today that one of our political officers spoke to Asha this morning, offered her assistance, agreed to meet with her and stated we were prepared to request Kenyan police protection for her and her family. (Asha is currently in Nairobi with her family.) Ambassador Ranneberger has been working to secure hospital treatment for all of those being medevaced to Nairobi. The embassy will respond with as much assistance as it can to Asha\'s concerns. I\'ll pass you any additional information I receive on this issue. Regards, Johnnie Thanks, Johnnie. I was in meeting with S and Asha. Asha did say she was living with her family in Nairobi and she was terrified for their safety and her own. I\'m sure it will mean a great deal if embassy gets on touch with her to see what\'s\'s possible. Huma: We are all horrified by this morning\'s suicide bombing and loss of life in Mogadishu. Tell Allida that I have just spoken to Amb. Michael Ranneburger in Nairobi. I asked Michael to contact Asha Haji as soon as possible to determine how we might be of assistance to her and her family. (Michael knows Asha and believes she may be in Nairobi, but will find out asap where she is. Asha\'s family, husband and children, are generally resident in Nairobi,) I\'ve asked Michael to secure Kenyan police protection for the family while they are in Kenya and to explore Importance: High Johnnie - what kind of guidance can we give Allida who is a good friend of HRC and who has been also trying to help Asha Haji. I know hrc has been concerned about this. Huma, H met Asha at CGI and raised concerns about her security. She sent Asha to undersecretary Carson. They met for an hour. Note to US embassy in Nairobi was to be sent re Asha and her family\'s security. Embassy won\'t meet with her. Today\'s massacre killed her closest allies and blinded and critically wounded her brother. Asha is last moderate leader. She is speaking out. They want to kill her, Huma. Please tell Hillary. If you want I will email her. Asha\'s phone Dick Wilbur at US Mission to UN in Geneva tried to contact embassy in Nairobi by email. No response yet. Thanks, Allida Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry','Somali Rebels trying to kill Asha HajiMelanne and Huma: I want to bring you up to speed on our support to Asha Haji. Embassy Nairobi informed me earlier today that one of our political officers spoke to Asha this morning, offered her assistance, agreed to meet with her and stated we were prepared to request Kenyan police protection for her and her family. (Asha is currently in Nairobi with her family.) Ambassador Ranneberger has been working to secure hospital treatment for all of those being medevaced to Nairobi. The embassy will respond with as much assistance as it can to Asha\'s concerns. I\'ll pass you any additional information I receive on this issue. Regards, Johnnie Thanks, Johnnie. I was in meeting with S and Asha. Asha did say she was living with her family in Nairobi and she was terrified for their safety and her own. I\'m sure it will mean a great deal if embassy gets on touch with her to see what\'s\'s possible. Huma: We are all horrified by this morning\'s suicide bombing and loss of life in Mogadishu. Tell Allida that I have just spoken to Amb. Michael Ranneburger in Nairobi. I asked Michael to contact Asha Haji as soon as possible to determine how we might be of assistance to her and her family. (Michael knows Asha and believes she may be in Nairobi, but will find out asap where she is. Asha\'s family, husband and children, are generally resident in Nairobi,) I\'ve asked Michael to secure Kenyan police protection for the family while they are in Kenya and to explore Importance: High Johnnie - what kind of guidance can we give Allida who is a good friend of HRC and who has been also trying to help Asha Haji. I know hrc has been concerned about this. Huma, H met Asha at CGI and raised concerns about her security. She sent Asha to undersecretary Carson. They met for an hour. Note to US embassy in Nairobi was to be sent re Asha and her family\'s security. Embassy won\'t meet with her. Today\'s massacre killed her closest allies and blinded and critically wounded her brother. Asha is last moderate leader. She is speaking out. They want to kill her, Huma. Please tell Hillary. If you want I will email her. Asha\'s phone Dick Wilbur at US Mission to UN in Geneva tried to contact embassy in Nairobi by email. No response yet. Thanks, Allida Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Geneva',11,1,'3578 - C05766287.txt','Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm','Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Geneva',11,1,'3580 - C05766291.txt','Friday Presentation on Urgent Threat - Bill Burns will not be at the Retreat Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl--we should postpone until we get Bill there. FYI below Cheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm','Friday Presentation on Urgent Threat - Bill Burns will not be at the Retreat Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl--we should postpone until we get Bill there. FYI below Cheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Geneva_Conventions',1,1,'147 - C05739732.txt','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed Operation Mermaid Dawn, the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed \"Operation Mermaid Dawn,\" the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli; Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Gene_Cretz',2,1,'11 - C05739564.txt','AbZ and Hb3 on Libya and West Bank/Gaza(SBU) I had back-to-back phone calls this morning from Qatari PM/FM Hamad bin Jassim and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed. The content was virtually identical, su esting either rare coincidence or, more likely, an unusual level of UAE-Qatari coordination at yesterday\'s Arab League meeting. Main points (mostly Libya related but one Palestinian-related) are as follows: (SBU) No-Fly Zone: The Arab League has now called for a NFZ the UNSC needs to act. Syria was the last hold- out, but the resolution passed. Time is wasting. Both HbJ and AbZ made the right kind of noises (but still less than a solid commitment) that there would be some kind of Qatari and Emirati participation in an international effort. Their chicken-and-egg question to me was, are we going to support a NFZ? If we are, then we can talk about the other participation. (SBU) Recognizing the Council: Both urged us to do so. I noted that the Arab League statement fell short of recognition. They urged us to find some kind of language that would suggest moving in that direction, and I noted our decisions to suspend the operations of the Libyan Embassy, have S meet with Mahmoud Jibril of the Council, and send a diplomatic representative to Benghazi. They pushed for more, with HbJ going to far as to say that recognition of the Council will help underscore to Qadhafi and his circle that he\'s finished. (SBU) Jibril meeting: They each said the same thing that Gene Cretz has picked up separately, that Jibril doesn\'t want media for his meeting with S unless he feels that there will be something significant out of the meeting. HbJ is providing a plane for Jibril to get to Paris. HbJ more than AbZ agreed with me that the meeting itself is a significant deliverable AbZ urged us not to be slower or quieter than France. (SBU) West Bank/Gaza: Both reacted negatively to Israeli announcements regarding hundreds of houses in the West Bank. They asked if we were going to say anything I noted we were still at this point getting the facts. Jeff, you guys just aren\'t serious, AbZ complained. I noted the political context, in which a family was brutally murdered.','AbZ and Hb3 on Libya and West Bank/Gaza(SBU) I had back-to-back phone calls this morning from Qatari PM/FM Hamad bin Jassim and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed. The content was virtually identical, su esting either rare coincidence or, more likely, an unusual level of UAE-Qatari coordination at yesterday\'s Arab League meeting. Main points (mostly Libya related but one Palestinian-related) are as follows: (SBU) No-Fly Zone: The Arab League has now called for a NFZ; the UNSC needs to act. Syria was the last hold- out, but the resolution passed. Time is wasting. Both HbJ and AbZ made the right kind of noises (but still less than a solid commitment) that there would be some kind of Qatari and Emirati participation in an international effort. Their chicken-and-egg question to me was, are we going to support a NFZ? If we are, then we can talk about the other participation. (SBU) Recognizing the Council: Both urged us to do so. I noted that the Arab League statement fell short of recognition. They urged us to find some kind of language that would suggest moving in that direction, and I noted our decisions to suspend the operations of the Libyan Embassy, have S meet with Mahmoud Jibril of the Council, and send a diplomatic representative to Benghazi. They pushed for more, with HbJ going to far as to say that recognition of the Council will help underscore to Qadhafi and his circle that he\'s finished. (SBU) Jibril meeting: They each said the same thing that Gene Cretz has picked up separately, that Jibril doesn\'t want media for his meeting with S unless he feels that there will be something significant out of the meeting. HbJ is providing a plane for Jibril to get to Paris. HbJ more than AbZ agreed with me that the meeting itself is a significant deliverable; AbZ urged us not to be slower or quieter than France. (SBU) West Bank/Gaza: Both reacted negatively to Israeli announcements regarding \"hundreds of houses\" in the West Bank. They asked if we were going to say anything; I noted we were still at this point getting the facts. \"Jeff, you guys just aren\'t serious,\" AbZ complained. I noted the political context, in which a family was brutally murdered.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Gene_Cretz',2,1,'30 - C05739591.txt','chris Stevens mission chris stevens missionSee note below Jake and Huma, Please find below a status report on Chris Stevens mission to Benghazi. Thanks. Tim Status update on the Chris Stevens mission to Benghazi: The current game plan is for Mr. Stevens to move no later than Wednesday from Malta to Benghazi. He will stage off shore initially for a one day visit during which he will have meetings with TNC interlocutors and get a sense of the situation on the ground. The goal of this one day trip is for him to lay the groundwork for a stay of up to 30 days. He will be accompanied by a DS team, a staff member from Embassy Tripoli and the leader of USAID\'s DART team. With the support of Ambassador Cretz and Embassy Tripoli, Mr Stevens is in contact with TNC members on the ground in Benghazi and elsewhere the team is also in contact with other diplomatic missions and NGOs in Benghazi. We expect to get support in particular from the Turks who have a consulate in Benghazi. Mr. Stevens team has been in touch with Africom planners on the details of the mission. We have made the official request for support from OSD but have yet to get approval. Once we have that ? and we hope that will be very soon -- we will be able to move forward with the planning. Rena Bitter Director, State Department Operations Center 202 647 2522 BitterR@state,gov','chris Stevens mission chris stevens missionSee note below Jake and Huma, Please find below a status report on Chris Stevens mission to Benghazi. Thanks. Tim Status update on the Chris Stevens mission to Benghazi: The current game plan is for Mr. Stevens to move no later than Wednesday from Malta to Benghazi. He will stage off shore initially for a one day visit during which he will have meetings with TNC interlocutors and get a sense of the situation on the ground. The goal of this one day trip is for him to lay the groundwork for a stay of up to 30 days. He will be accompanied by a DS team, a staff member from Embassy Tripoli and the leader of USAID\'s DART team. With the support of Ambassador Cretz and Embassy Tripoli, Mr Stevens is in contact with TNC members on the ground in Benghazi and elsewhere; the team is also in contact with other diplomatic missions and NGOs in Benghazi. We expect to get support in particular from the Turks who have a consulate in Benghazi. Mr. Stevens team has been in touch with Africom planners on the details of the mission. We have made the official request for support from OSD but have yet to get approval. Once we have that ? and we hope that will be very soon -- we will be able to move forward with the planning. Rena Bitter Director, State Department Operations Center 202 647 2522 BitterR@state,gov'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Gene_Lyons',1,1,'1921 - C05762454.txt','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated; I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Gene_Taylor_(Mississippi_politician)',1,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Genocidaires',1,1,'2980 - C05764818.txt','Rewards for JusticeFYI Cheryl Prelim report on Secretary\'s question about paying reward to Govt. of Uganda for capturing a Rwandan genocidaire B5 22USC2708 provides: (f) Ineligibility An officer or employee of any entity of Federal, State, or local government or of a foreign government who, while in the performance of his or her official duties, furnishes information described in subsection (b) of this section shall not be eligible for a reward under this section. More to follow Regards pat Still looking, Jim Deputy Legal Adviser Jim Deputy Legal Adviser Office of the Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Washington, DC 20520-6421 202-647-8460 Jim, The statute (22 USC 2708) provides for payments to any individual and further provides that no payment may be made to an officer or employee of any federal, state, local or foreign government who, while in the performance of his or her official duties, furnishes information....  I have calls into Kitty and Cliff to see if they are aware of alternative possibilities. Steve Assistant Legal Adviser (L/M) Office of the Legal Adviser','Rewards for JusticeFYI Cheryl Prelim report on Secretary\'s question about paying reward to Govt. of Uganda for capturing a Rwandan genocidaire B5 22USC2708 provides: (f) Ineligibility An officer or employee of any entity of Federal, State, or local government or of a foreign government who, while in the performance of his or her official duties, furnishes information described in subsection (b) of this section shall not be eligible for a reward under this section. More to follow Regards pat Still looking, Jim Deputy Legal Adviser Jim Deputy Legal Adviser Office of the Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Washington, DC 20520-6421 202-647-8460 Jim, The statute (22 USC 2708) provides for payments to \"any individual\" and further provides that no payment may be made to an officer or employee of any federal, state, local or foreign government \"who, while in the performance of his or her official duties, furnishes information.... \" I have calls into Kitty and Cliff to see if they are aware of alternative possibilities. Steve Assistant Legal Adviser (L/M) Office of the Legal Adviser'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Geoff_Dyer',2,1,'3155 - C05765149.txt','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset, says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'. The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset,\" says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. \"When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'.\" The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Geoff_Dyer',2,1,'3159 - C05765156.txt','Ed Luce article> Nice! > Finally a decent article > Go Yanks > Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China > By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing > Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 > Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed > to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, > clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack > Obama\'s state visit to China next week.','Ed Luce article> Nice! > Finally a decent article > Go Yanks > Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China > By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing > Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 > Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed > to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, > clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack > Obama\'s state visit to China next week.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Geoff_Morrell_(spokesperson)',1,1,'2150 - C05762828.txt','North Korea to move intercontinental missile: reportNorth Korea to move [Inter contktenta[l mOssillle: report Fri May 29, 2009 9:40pm EDT SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea is preparing to move an intercontinental ballistic missile from a factory near Pyongyang to a launch site on the east coast, a South Korean newspaper quoted a source in Washington as saying on Saturday. The factory north of Pyongyang is the same place where the North manufactured the long-range rocket it fired on April 5 before moving it to the east-coast Musudan-ri missile range for assembly and launch, the Dong-a Ilbo newspaper said. Regional powers are waiting to see what the North might do next after it conducted a nuclear test on Monday. South Korea is on alert on the assessment Pyongyang may make provocative moves using conventional weapons at their heavily armed border. North Korea has warned of an intercontinental ballistic missile test in anger over U.N. Security Council punishment of what Pyongyang said was a satellite launch on April 5. Preparations to move an ICBM from the Saneum Weapons Research Center near Pyongyang by train have been captured by U.S. spy satellites, Dong-a Ilbo quoted a source in Washington knowledgeable about the issue as saying. The research lab is the North\'s main center of research and manufacture of long-range missiles, the newspaper said. South Korea\'s defense ministry could not immediately comment on the report. North Korea fired a short-range missile on Friday from the Musudan-ri missile base, South Korea\'s Yonhap news agency quoted an unnamed government source as saying. The missile appeared to be a modified surface-to-air missile with a range of up to 160 km (99 miles), Dong-a Ilbo said. The two Koreas have fought two deadly naval clashes on their disputed maritime border in the past 10 years and the North has warned another could happen. U.S. Defense Department spokesman Geoff Morrell said on Friday there had been no sign of stepped-up North Korean military activity. But a U.S. defense official said the United States had observed above average activity in the past 24 hours at a site in North Korea that has previously been used to test fire long-range missiles. South Korea\'s Defense Ministry said it had seen the number of Chinese fishing boats near the peninsula in the Yellow Sea drop sharply in recent days and is watching the North\'s activities for indications of aggression. 74','North Korea to move intercontinental missile: reportNorth Korea to move [Inter contktenta[l mOssillle: report Fri May 29, 2009 9:40pm EDT SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea is preparing to move an intercontinental ballistic missile from a factory near Pyongyang to a launch site on the east coast, a South Korean newspaper quoted a source in Washington as saying on Saturday. The factory north of Pyongyang is the same place where the North manufactured the long-range rocket it fired on April 5 before moving it to the east-coast Musudan-ri missile range for assembly and launch, the Dong-a Ilbo newspaper said. Regional powers are waiting to see what the North might do next after it conducted a nuclear test on Monday. South Korea is on alert on the assessment Pyongyang may make provocative moves using conventional weapons at their heavily armed border. North Korea has warned of an intercontinental ballistic missile test in anger over U.N. Security Council punishment of what Pyongyang said was a satellite launch on April 5. \"Preparations to move an ICBM from the Saneum Weapons Research Center near Pyongyang by train have been captured by U.S. spy satellites,\" Dong-a Ilbo quoted a source in Washington knowledgeable about the issue as saying. The research lab is the North\'s main center of research and manufacture of long-range missiles, the newspaper said. South Korea\'s defense ministry could not immediately comment on the report. North Korea fired a short-range missile on Friday from the Musudan-ri missile base, South Korea\'s Yonhap news agency quoted an unnamed government source as saying. The missile appeared to be a modified surface-to-air missile with a range of up to 160 km (99 miles), Dong-a Ilbo said. The two Koreas have fought two deadly naval clashes on their disputed maritime border in the past 10 years and the North has warned another could happen. U.S. Defense Department spokesman Geoff Morrell said on Friday there had been no sign of stepped-up North Korean military activity. But a U.S. defense official said the United States had observed \"above average activity\" in the past 24 hours at a site in North Korea that has previously been used to test fire long-range missiles. South Korea\'s Defense Ministry said it had seen the number of Chinese fishing boats near the peninsula in the Yellow Sea drop sharply in recent days and is watching the North\'s activities for indications of aggression. 74'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Geographic_information_system',24,1,'1051 - C05760281.txt','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe Wilson1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 FYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/09/2024 Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 20th ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. I am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe Wilson1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 FYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/09/2024 Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 20th ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. I am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Geographic_information_system',24,1,'1179 - C05760465.txt','EgyptGreat news. Could you have someone send me the breakdown of the votes? Thx so much. Very good outcome in Vienna: 25 votes in favor, incl all 5+1 and India. Your personal efforts were key, and thank you again. First BOG res since 2006 is not a small thing. All best, Bill 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Many thanks./ Your call gives us a good opening, and I think we\'re headed for a solid BOG vote. Happy Thanksgiving ! Bill Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/25/2024 Abu Gheit has two asks-and one big complaint--1)He wants to delay voting until Friday to give more time to round up positive votes. 2)He chairs the NAM and I told him I would inquire about the possibility of delay but that What do you advise? HRC 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1','EgyptGreat news. Could you have someone send me the breakdown of the votes? Thx so much. Very good outcome in Vienna: 25 votes in favor, incl all 5+1 and India. Your personal efforts were key, and thank you again. First BOG res since 2006 is not a small thing. All best, Bill 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Many thanks./ Your call gives us a good opening, and I think we\'re headed for a solid BOG vote. Happy Thanksgiving ! Bill Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/25/2024 Abu Gheit has two asks-and one big complaint--1)He wants to delay voting until Friday to give more time to round up positive votes. 2)He chairs the NAM and I told him I would inquire about the possibility of delay but that What do you advise? HRC 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Geographic_information_system',24,1,'1180 - C05760466.txt','EgyptFyi Very good outcome in Vienna: 25 votes in favor, incl all 5+1 and India. Your personal efforts were key, and thank you again. First BOG res since 2006 is not a small thing. All best, Bill 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Many thanks/ B5 Your call gives us a good opening, and I think we\'re headed for a solid BOG vote. Happy Thanksgiving ! Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL Bill ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/25/2024 Abu Gheit has two asks-and one big complaint--1)He wants to delay voting until Friday to give more time to round up positive votes. 2)He chairs the NAM and I told him I would inquire about the possibility of delay but that What do you advise? HRC 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1','EgyptFyi Very good outcome in Vienna: 25 votes in favor, incl all 5+1 and India. Your personal efforts were key, and thank you again. First BOG res since 2006 is not a small thing. All best, Bill 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Many thanks/ B5 Your call gives us a good opening, and I think we\'re headed for a solid BOG vote. Happy Thanksgiving ! Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL Bill ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/25/2024 Abu Gheit has two asks-and one big complaint--1)He wants to delay voting until Friday to give more time to round up positive votes. 2)He chairs the NAM and I told him I would inquire about the possibility of delay but that What do you advise? HRC 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Geographic_information_system',24,1,'1285 - C05760664.txt','DPRK/CHINA: AMCIT BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #13FYI Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 03/30/2034 Colleagues, FYI. Today\'s update includes DPRK/CHINA BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #13 -- April 1, 2009 -- CONSULAR ACTIVITY','DPRK/CHINA: AMCIT BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #13FYI Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 03/30/2034 Colleagues, FYI. Today\'s update includes DPRK/CHINA BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #13 -- April 1, 2009 -- CONSULAR ACTIVITY'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Geographic_information_system',24,1,'1477 - C05761233.txt','HondurasClassified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 10/25/2019 Let\'s discuss tomorrow w Tom and Craig. B5 First, Tom\'s travel date hasn\'t been set -- will be Tuesday or Wednesday we think. He is coordinating with Dan Restrepo to see if they can go together. 1.4(D) B1 What\'s the latest?','HondurasClassified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 10/25/2019 Let\'s discuss tomorrow w Tom and Craig. B5 First, Tom\'s travel date hasn\'t been set -- will be Tuesday or Wednesday we think. He is coordinating with Dan Restrepo to see if they can go together. 1.4(D) B1 What\'s the latest?'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Geographic_information_system',24,1,'1716 - C05761748.txt','Calls sheet for S calls to JPN, KOR, CHN and RUS (SBU)I will have to do later calls on my berry. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 05/24/2024 Oscar can u pis print these call sheets for hrc? She knows she has a 7:45 call with the Japanese. They will call the house. the koreans are between 8:20 and 9:20. We are waiting for confirmation. Attached and below with revisions and clearance from Sung Kim and USUN. The Secretary\'s Phone Calls with Japanese, ROK, Chinese and Russian Foreign Ministers Monday, May 25, 2009 1','Calls sheet for S calls to JPN, KOR, CHN and RUS (SBU)I will have to do later calls on my berry. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 05/24/2024 Oscar can u pis print these call sheets for hrc? She knows she has a 7:45 call with the Japanese. They will call the house. the koreans are between 8:20 and 9:20. We are waiting for confirmation. Attached and below with revisions and clearance from Sung Kim and USUN. The Secretary\'s Phone Calls with Japanese, ROK, Chinese and Russian Foreign Ministers Monday, May 25, 2009 1'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Geographic_information_system',24,1,'1831 - C05762196.txt','DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALL DPRK AMCTI DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALLPrecursor to earlier email I sent you CA/OCS and EAP/K held a one-hour conference call today with the families of the detained journalists. During the call, we briefed the families on the Swedish Ambassador\'s consular visit with Ms. Ling and Ms. Lee on May 15 recent progress on efforts to arrange the release of the two women an update on the proposed letter from the Secretary Media: Although the families have thus far shown restraint from approaching the media to publicize their story, they are increasingly anxious in response to the DPRK\'s announcement of a June 4 trial date. They now feel that a media appeal is necessary and would be helpful to their case, citing the public attention given the Saberi case. They are considering doing interviews on Larry King Live and/or The O\'Reilly Factor. B6 1.4(D) B1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 1.4(D) B1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 05/15/2029 A','DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALL DPRK AMCTI\" DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALLPrecursor to earlier email I sent you CA/OCS and EAP/K held a one-hour conference call today with the families of the detained journalists. During the call, we briefed the families on the Swedish Ambassador\'s consular visit with Ms. Ling and Ms. Lee on May 15; recent progress on efforts to arrange the release of the two women; an update on the proposed letter from the Secretary; Media: Although the families have thus far shown restraint from approaching the media to publicize their story, they are increasingly anxious in response to the DPRK\'s announcement of a June 4 trial date. They now feel that a media appeal is necessary and would be helpful to their case, citing the public attention given the Saberi case. They are considering doing interviews on Larry King Live and/or The O\'Reilly Factor. B6 1.4(D) B1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 1.4(D) B1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 05/15/2029 A'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Geographic_information_system',24,1,'1835 - C05762235.txt','Sri Lanka updateImportance: High Sir, 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Gautam Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 05/15/2029 8','Sri Lanka updateImportance: High Sir, 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Gautam Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 05/15/2029 8'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Geographic_information_system',24,1,'1878 - C05762351.txt','Late night call with Michele Pierre LouisCheryl: I talked to the Prime Minister again late last night. 1.4(B) .4(D) B1 Off to catch the plane. Janet Ambassador Janet A. Sanderson U.S. Embassy Port au Prince, Haiti 509-2220-0200, ext. 8100 sandersonja@state.gov Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 06/16/2024 114','Late night call with Michele Pierre LouisCheryl: I talked to the Prime Minister again late last night. 1.4(B) .4(D) B1 Off to catch the plane. Janet Ambassador Janet A. Sanderson U.S. Embassy Port au Prince, Haiti 509-2220-0200, ext. 8100 sandersonja@state.gov Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 06/16/2024 114'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Geographic_information_system',24,1,'211 - C05739808.txt','FYI - Report of arrests -- possible Benghazi connectionAt this point, just FYI. William V. Roebuck Director Office of Maghreb Affairs Department of State 202-647-4679 roebuckwv@state.gov Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 05/22/2015 ? Class: SECRET/NOFORN ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/18/2032','FYI - Report of arrests -- possible Benghazi connectionAt this point, just FYI. William V. Roebuck Director Office of Maghreb Affairs Department of State 202-647-4679 roebuckwv@state.gov Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 05/22/2015 ? Class: SECRET/NOFORN ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/18/2032'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Geographic_information_system',24,1,'2290 - C05763089.txt','UpdateRELEASE IN PART B1,1.4(B),1.4(D) Russians saying that lavrov could talk after 10:30 am but phil sent message below and doesn\'t think u need to call any longer. Bill burns concurs. Ok to tell them no need for a call? They r supposedly tracking lavrov down on vacation. 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 EUMM reported no overnight incidents and Georgian Interior Ministry concurs. We are still seeking solid confirmation of all this and conveying messages to parties but with things moving in right direction I don\'t think S-Lay call is any longer necessary. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 08/01/2024','UpdateRELEASE IN PART B1,1.4(B),1.4(D) Russians saying that lavrov could talk after 10:30 am but phil sent message below and doesn\'t think u need to call any longer. Bill burns concurs. Ok to tell them no need for a call? They r supposedly tracking lavrov down on vacation. 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 EUMM reported no overnight incidents and Georgian Interior Ministry concurs. We are still seeking solid confirmation of all this and conveying messages to parties but with things moving in right direction I don\'t think S-Lay call is any longer necessary. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 08/01/2024'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Geographic_information_system',24,1,'2368 - C05763376.txt','Update on US Support of GOH Planfvi Dear Prime Minister Pierre Louis B6 1.4(D) B1 Best, cdm Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 07/14/2029 238','Update on US Support of GOH Planfvi Dear Prime Minister Pierre Louis B6 1.4(D) B1 Best, cdm Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 07/14/2029 238'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Geographic_information_system',24,1,'2519 - C05763934.txt','Note from Bill BurnsYou did a really fine job on Meet the Press today. The Russia, Iran, Afghanistan and Asia points were all right on the mark. And even though it goes beyond my professional scope, the second half was just as good. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Bill Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 07/25/2024 Thanks for the update and for all the work you did and led to get us to this point. I hope you\'ll have time to send me periodic updates, especially your impressions of the Medvedev-Putin relationship. I am considering a trip to the Caucusus and Central Asia in the Fall, perhaps attached to the Russia bilat, if we decide that makes sense. Madam Secretary, 1.4(D) B1 As you know, Travel safely. All the best, Hillary Madam Secretary, Just a quick note before leaving for Moscow, Rome and Central Asia. Moscow preparations are in reasonable shape. Afghan lethal transit agreement is done, and will be signed on Monday. There\'s also a broader statement on cooperation on counter-narcotics and reconstruction in Afghanistan. (Bakiyev has now sianed the Manas aareement. which is a further boost on Afahanistan The Presidents will announce the bilateral commission, and your trip to Russia in the fall to launch the process with Lavrov. All in all, a good, measured, B6 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1','Note from Bill BurnsYou did a really fine job on Meet the Press today. The Russia, Iran, Afghanistan and Asia points were all right on the mark. And even though it goes beyond my professional scope, the second half was just as good. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Bill Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 07/25/2024 Thanks for the update and for all the work you did and led to get us to this point. I hope you\'ll have time to send me periodic updates, especially your impressions of the Medvedev-Putin relationship. I am considering a trip to the Caucusus and Central Asia in the Fall, perhaps attached to the Russia bilat, if we decide that makes sense. Madam Secretary, 1.4(D) B1 As you know, Travel safely. All the best, Hillary Madam Secretary, Just a quick note before leaving for Moscow, Rome and Central Asia. Moscow preparations are in reasonable shape. Afghan lethal transit agreement is done, and will be signed on Monday. There\'s also a broader statement on cooperation on counter-narcotics and reconstruction in Afghanistan. (Bakiyev has now sianed the Manas aareement. which is a further boost on Afahanistan The Presidents will announce the bilateral commission, and your trip to Russia in the fall to launch the process with Lavrov. All in all, a good, measured, B6 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Geographic_information_system',24,1,'2613 - C05764120.txt','Egyptian proposal1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Jeffrey Feltman Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D)? Declassify on: 10/02/2030','Egyptian proposal1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Jeffrey Feltman Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D)? Declassify on: 10/02/2030'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Geographic_information_system',24,1,'2740 - C05764366.txt','Senator Mitchell/Henry KissingerHuma, Jake, Joe, S Specials -- 1.4(D) Two things that might be of interest to S: B1 1) I had a long secure call with Senator Mitchell this morning. He will be preparing a written report with recommendations to convey to her at the beginning of the week. But he\'s had a difficult series of meetings. I can brief her if she likes. 2) Henry Kissinger has asked to speak to me this morning. (Not me personally -- the NEA Assistant Secretary he doesn\'t know me from Adam.) Netanyahu is calling him at 10 a.m., so he asked to speak to me at 9 a.m. Kissinger does not know the subject of the Netanyahu call. I talked with Senator Mitchell about this, to see what might be useful for Kissinger to say to Netanyahu. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 10/09/2024','Senator Mitchell/Henry KissingerHuma, Jake, Joe, S Specials -- 1.4(D) Two things that might be of interest to S: B1 1) I had a long secure call with Senator Mitchell this morning. He will be preparing a written report with recommendations to convey to her at the beginning of the week. But he\'s had a difficult series of meetings. I can brief her if she likes. 2) Henry Kissinger has asked to speak to me this morning. (Not me personally -- the NEA Assistant Secretary; he doesn\'t know me from Adam.) Netanyahu is calling him at 10 a.m., so he asked to speak to me at 9 a.m. Kissinger does not know the subject of the Netanyahu call. I talked with Senator Mitchell about this, to see what might be useful for Kissinger to say to Netanyahu. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 10/09/2024'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Geographic_information_system',24,1,'2921 - C05764690.txt','UNESCO - UpdateHuma, There has been strong movement to Bukova today. Baki is expected to pull out before 4th round at noon our time. The 4th round would end up as final round with Hosni- Bukova (Bulgaria) contest. French Unesco ambassador told our Unesco Anb Killion that France has informed Egypt that they will not support Hosni. France (Quai and Elysee agree) is now openly working for Bukova. Kouchner may try to call S. African support appears to be moving to Bukova. Amb Killion has received a series of calls from African ambassadors as they want credit. We are talkng at Unesco in. Paris and with capital delegations arriving in New York. Key votes: Chile, Phillipines, Argentina, Columbia, Azerbaijan, Mexico. Esther Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/21/2019','UNESCO - UpdateHuma, There has been strong movement to Bukova today. Baki is expected to pull out before 4th round at noon our time. The 4th round would end up as final round with Hosni- Bukova (Bulgaria) contest. French Unesco ambassador told our Unesco Anb Killion that France has informed Egypt that they will not support Hosni. France (Quai and Elysee agree) is now openly working for Bukova. Kouchner may try to call S. African support appears to be moving to Bukova. Amb Killion has received a series of calls from African ambassadors as they want credit. We are talkng at Unesco in. Paris and with capital delegations arriving in New York. Key votes: Chile, Phillipines, Argentina, Columbia, Azerbaijan, Mexico. Esther Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/21/2019'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Geographic_information_system',24,1,'2949 - C05764754.txt','Israeli Reversal Unesco Israeli ReversalIsraeli position change on Unesco from Amb Killion. Alon Uspech from Israel PM office called me to ask what Netanyaho can do to help. He is already apparently talking to Berlusconi. I suggested Argentina and Chile. Pls let S and NEA know. 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/22/2019','Israeli Reversal Unesco Israeli ReversalIsraeli position change on Unesco from Amb Killion. Alon Uspech from Israel PM office called me to ask what Netanyaho can do to help. He is already apparently talking to Berlusconi. I suggested Argentina and Chile. Pls let S and NEA know. 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/22/2019'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Geographic_information_system',24,1,'3106 - C05765026.txt','PMLFyi 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 I\'ll have more (most likely) tomorrow. KM Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 10/18/2019','PMLFyi 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 I\'ll have more (most likely) tomorrow. KM Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 10/18/2019'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Geographic_information_system',24,1,'3208 - C05765599.txt','Lebanon has a cabinetHariri just announced the formation of a cabinet. It\'s divided 15-10-5 (15 ministers with March 14, 10 ministers with March 8, 5 ministers with President Sleiman). The ones of most concern to us -- Defense (our help to LAF), Interior (help to police plus municipal elections), Justice (Hariri Tribunal), Finance (can veto anything because of financial implications) are all either with March 14 or Presidency. That\'s good. Foreign . Affairs is with a new guy from Nabih Berri\'s bloc. with Lebanon rotating onto the Security Council. 1.4(D) B1 Next step: Hariri and his cabinet have 30 days to come up with the ministerial declaration, basically a platform, that must be presented to the Parliament along with the cabinet slate for a vote of confidence. This, too, may be painful, as they debate how to describe the resistance in ways that don\'t cross either U.S. or Hizballah red lines. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 11/08/2024','Lebanon has a cabinetHariri just announced the formation of a cabinet. It\'s divided 15-10-5 (15 ministers with March 14, 10 ministers with March 8, 5 ministers with President Sleiman). The ones of most concern to us -- Defense (our help to LAF), Interior (help to police plus municipal elections), Justice (Hariri Tribunal), Finance (can veto anything because of financial implications) are all either with March 14 or Presidency. That\'s good. Foreign . Affairs is with a new guy from Nabih Berri\'s bloc. with Lebanon rotating onto the Security Council. 1.4(D) B1 Next step: Hariri and his cabinet have 30 days to come up with the ministerial declaration, basically a platform, that must be presented to the Parliament along with the cabinet slate for a vote of confidence. This, too, may be painful, as they debate how to describe \"the resistance\" in ways that don\'t cross either U.S. or Hizballah red lines. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 11/08/2024'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Geographic_information_system',24,1,'3300 - C05765808.txt','Haiti: Meeting & Question Haiti: eeting & QuestionB1 1.4(D) See below. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D), B1 ? Declassify on: 11/30/2024 Cheryl, Meghann, Meeting withF7Nas 2.5 hours! He made a serious up on the other system and hope to send tomorrow. to me and I\'m writing it He also asked: Are Secretary Clinton and Ms. Mills stillfacile (angry) with me over Ms. Pierre-Louis? Kenneth Merten Ambassador U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti Tel: 509-2-229-8000 SBU','Haiti: Meeting & Question Haiti: eeting & QuestionB1 1.4(D) See below. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D), B1 ? Declassify on: 11/30/2024 Cheryl, Meghann, Meeting withF7Nas 2.5 hours! He made a serious up on the other system and hope to send tomorrow. to me and I\'m writing it He also asked: \"Are Secretary Clinton and Ms. Mills stillfacile (angry) with me over Ms. Pierre-Louis?\" Kenneth Merten Ambassador U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti Tel: 509-2-229-8000 SBU'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Geographic_information_system',24,1,'3422 - C05766017.txt','HaririB1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) Yes. (Sorry for late response -- been driving in Thanksgiving traffic to Ohio.) Jeffrey Feltman Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D), B1 ? Declassify on: 11/24/2024 Jeff--When I spoke w him, he mentioned a cable that he thought threatened our support for the LAF. Do you know what that is about?','HaririB1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) Yes. (Sorry for late response -- been driving in Thanksgiving traffic to Ohio.) Jeffrey Feltman Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D), B1 ? Declassify on: 11/24/2024 Jeff--When I spoke w him, he mentioned a cable that he thought threatened our support for the LAF. Do you know what that is about?'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Geographic_information_system',24,1,'3663 - C05766503.txt','EgyptWill do. Egy, Turkey, Brazil and S Af all abstained. Egy at least made strong EOV. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/25/2015 Great news. Could you have someone send me the breakdown of the votes? Thx so much. Very good outcome in Vienna: 25 votes in favor, incl all 5+1 and India. Your personal efforts were key, and thank you again. First BOG res since 2006 is not a small thing. All best, Bill 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Many thanks. B5 Abu Gheit has two asks-and one big complaint-1)He wants to delay voting until Friday to give more time to round up positive votes. 2)He chairs the NAM and I told him I would inquire about the possibility of delay but that What do you advise? HRC 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1','EgyptWill do. Egy, Turkey, Brazil and S Af all abstained. Egy at least made strong EOV. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/25/2015 Great news. Could you have someone send me the breakdown of the votes? Thx so much. Very good outcome in Vienna: 25 votes in favor, incl all 5+1 and India. Your personal efforts were key, and thank you again. First BOG res since 2006 is not a small thing. All best, Bill 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Many thanks. B5 Abu Gheit has two asks-and one big complaint-1)He wants to delay voting until Friday to give more time to round up positive votes. 2)He chairs the NAM and I told him I would inquire about the possibility of delay but that What do you advise? HRC 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Geographic_information_system',24,1,'372 - C05758530.txt','DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALL - a quick addition DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALLCan you talk? See belovs I did not copy jim b/c I do not want to out johna for going outside the Hines of authority chain. Cdm Cdm Cheryl- I\'ve been sitting in on these conference calls. Best, Johna Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 05/15/2029','DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALL - a quick addition DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALLCan you talk? See belovs I did not copy jim b/c I do not want to out johna for going outside the Hines of authority chain. Cdm Cdm Cheryl- I\'ve been sitting in on these conference calls. Best, Johna Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 05/15/2029'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Geographic_information_system',24,1,'374 - C05758532.txt','Sri Lanka updateThx. Pls keep me updated. Sir, 1 1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 05/15/2029','Sri Lanka updateThx. Pls keep me updated. Sir, 1 1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 05/15/2029'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Geometry',1,1,'2095 - C05762755.txt','FrameI think this is very good. I really like the emphasis on security, which is part of her brand, and very relevant (I always have in the back of my mind the possibility that great tragedy will strike again, so we need to prepared to deal with that reality, should it come about some day). I like combining that with the notion of prosperity and humanity, which together covers so much ground - from economic development to human rights. A couple miscl thoughts -- - in terms of promoting prosperity/economic development, might there be a reason to technological advancement (giving people access to education and technological tools that can help them in terms of both education and access to social networks and other avenues for advancement). You do reference education in the development arena, and in prosperity, so that\'s good). - there isn\'t much here mentioning democratization, freedom, etc. I know that is probably dicey given the multitude of governments we want to partner with that aren\'t ready to talk that talk, but still think it needs to be incorporated in some aspect of a mission statement. - really like strong reference to women as a key to economic and social stabilization. That ties into her brand and into a reality. I know when the First Ladies of Africa came out here to LA, one of the desires was to try to draw them into an alliance that might transcend their own national differences and create cross-border force for positive change. A friend of mine is one of the executives with the Hunger Project, whose CEO is a woman who focuses, too, on the way targeting women can help alleviate hunger in ways that just dealing with men or generally cannot. - really like that \'variable geometry\' reference. This is kind of like 3 dimensional chess - strange and complicated alliances need to be made to grapple with a multitude of cross-cutting challenges. This is calculus, not arithmetic. - would like to be sure religions are involved here, vis a vis the various partnerships. It can be either a powerful force of positive change, or it can get in the way of progress, depending on how it\'s used or abused, 60','FrameI think this is very good. I really like the emphasis on security, which is part of her brand, and very relevant (I always have in the back of my mind the possibility that great tragedy will strike again, so we need to prepared to deal with that reality, should it come about some day). I like combining that with the notion of prosperity and humanity, which together covers so much ground - from economic development to human rights. A couple miscl thoughts -- - in terms of promoting prosperity/economic development, might there be a reason to technological advancement (giving people access to education and technological tools that can help them in terms of both education and access to social networks and other avenues for advancement). You do reference education in the development arena, and in prosperity, so that\'s good). - there isn\'t much here mentioning democratization, freedom, etc. I know that is probably dicey given the multitude of governments we want to partner with that aren\'t ready to talk that talk, but still think it needs to be incorporated in some aspect of a mission statement. - really like strong reference to women as a key to economic and social stabilization. That ties into her \"brand\" and into a reality. I know when the First Ladies of Africa came out here to LA, one of the desires was to try to draw them into an alliance that might transcend their own national differences and create cross-border force for positive change. A friend of mine is one of the executives with the Hunger Project, whose CEO is a woman who focuses, too, on the way targeting women can help alleviate hunger in ways that just dealing with men or generally cannot. - really like that \'variable geometry\' reference. This is kind of like 3 dimensional chess - strange and complicated alliances need to be made to grapple with a multitude of cross-cutting challenges. This is calculus, not arithmetic. - would like to be sure religions are involved here, vis a vis the various partnerships. It can be either a powerful force of positive change, or it can get in the way of progress, depending on how it\'s used or abused, 60'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Georgetown_University',7,1,'2349 - C05763225.txt','Posner response to Washington Post editorialThat\'s fine. Will it be printed in next day or so? Philippe and Jake asked me to send along this response to the Washington Post editorial: By Michael Posner The Post\'s Dec. 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses the critical point: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his-famous Four Freedoms speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. As Secretary Clinton made clear, policies that address development alone are not adequate: Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies will not solve the whole problem, she said. But experience shows us that where broad-based development occurs, people are more likely to demand a say in securing their futures, and governments are more likely to have the resources to maintain the strong institutions, including reliable police and fair courts, that help ensure the consistent protection of rights. Where people are given the right to speak freely, to participate in their nation\'s political process and have access to basic information about government, sustainable development is more','Posner response to Washington Post editorialThat\'s fine. Will it be printed in next day or so? Philippe and Jake asked me to send along this response to the Washington Post editorial: By Michael Posner The Post\'s Dec. 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses the critical point: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his-famous \"Four Freedoms\" speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. As Secretary Clinton made clear, policies that address development alone are not adequate: \"Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies will not solve the whole problem,\" she said. But experience shows us that where broad-based development occurs, people are more likely to demand a say in securing their futures, and governments are more likely to have the resources to maintain the strong institutions, including reliable police and fair courts, that help ensure the consistent protection of rights. Where people are given the right to speak freely, to participate in their nation\'s political process and have access to basic information about government, sustainable development is more'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Georgetown_University',7,1,'2350 - C05763228.txt','Response in posner\'s nameOk w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his famous Four Freedoms speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this [DELETE: old] wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. AS SECRETARY CLINTON MADE CLEAR, policies that address development alone are not adequate: Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies','Response in posner\'s nameOk w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his famous \"Four Freedoms\" speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this [DELETE: old] wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. AS SECRETARY CLINTON MADE CLEAR, policies that address development alone are not adequate: \"Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Georgetown_University',7,1,'2351 - C05763229.txt','Response in posner\'s nameOk in about ten minutes. Call me on Ok w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality.','Response in posner\'s nameOk in about ten minutes. Call me on Ok w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Georgetown_University',7,1,'2761 - C05764423.txt','Fwd: rsum Fwd rsum - rsumA recommendation letter? This must be the young daughter. This is who is interested in attending Georgetown next year. She is clearly a good student. She is hoping for your support. Forwarded message From: Date: 2009/10/18 Subject: - rsum','Fwd: rsum Fwd rsum - rsumA recommendation letter? This must be the young daughter. This is who is interested in attending Georgetown next year. She is clearly a good student. She is hoping for your support. Forwarded message From: Date: 2009/10/18 Subject: - rsum'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Georgetown_University',7,1,'3512 - C05766162.txt','Is really being deferred? Does that mean she has a chance in the B6 Is really being deferred? Does that mean she has a chance in the spring? He\'s going to bespring? He\'s going to be devastated. I just came from Georgetown and talked to Jack et al. applied for early action ?that is to be guaranteed admittance without applying elsewhere. The decision on early action is based on grades and scores ? the most empirical measures. It is EXTREMELY difficult to be accepted EARLY at Georgetown She was deferred until the spring ? through the regular process when they will weigh all her strengths. There is never any guarantee but this is the situation for early action. Everyone is excited about the speech tom\'w. I wish I could go but have to be here for another event at State. I\'ve gone back and forth with speechwriters. I know it will be terrific. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov devastated.','Is really being deferred? Does that mean she has a chance in the B6 Is really being deferred? Does that mean she has a chance in the spring? He\'s going to bespring? He\'s going to be devastated. I just came from Georgetown and talked to Jack et al. applied for \"early action\" ?that is to be guaranteed admittance without applying elsewhere. The decision on \"early action\" is based on grades and scores ? the most empirical measures. It is EXTREMELY difficult to be accepted EARLY at Georgetown She was deferred until the spring ? through the regular process when they will weigh all her strengths. There is never any guarantee but this is the situation for early action. Everyone is excited about the speech tom\'w. I wish I could go but have to be here for another event at State. I\'ve gone back and forth with speechwriters. I know it will be terrific. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov devastated.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Georgetown_University',7,1,'3523 - C05766179.txt','Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. PolicyNice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary McGuire in Washington, +1-202-747-7035 Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. Policy Washington ? December 14, 2009 ? Freedom House applauds Secretary Hillary Clinton for her remarks at Georgetown University today on A Human Rights Agenda for the 21st Century. Secretary Clinton\'s remarks setting forth the U.S. Government\'s human rights agenda appear to reflect an enhanced emphasis by the Obama Administration on the importance of political democracy for the achievement to basic human rights and broader development goals, as well. She gave special attention to the importance of freedom of expression. The remarks build upon President Obama\'s Nobel acceptance speech on December 10, in which he said peace is unstable where citizens are denied the right to speak freely or worship as they please choose their own leaders or assemble without fear. The emphasis on universal human rights in Secretary Clinton\'s speech sends an important message of her personal commitment at a time when the world is witnessing continuing global declines in fundamental rights, said Jennifer Windsor, Executive Director of Freedom House. We look forward to seeing this passion integrated into U.S. policy around the globe. The speech stressed the necessity for a human rights policy that is fused with efforts to advance both development and democracy. B6','Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. PolicyNice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary McGuire in Washington, +1-202-747-7035 Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. Policy Washington ? December 14, 2009 ? Freedom House applauds Secretary Hillary Clinton for her remarks at Georgetown University today on \"A Human Rights Agenda for the 21st Century.\" Secretary Clinton\'s remarks setting forth the U.S. Government\'s human rights agenda appear to reflect an enhanced emphasis by the Obama Administration on the importance of political democracy for the achievement to basic human rights and broader development goals, as well. She gave special attention to the importance of freedom of expression. The remarks build upon President Obama\'s Nobel acceptance speech on December 10, in which he said \"peace is unstable where citizens are denied the right to speak freely or worship as they please; choose their own leaders or assemble without fear.\" \"The emphasis on universal human rights in Secretary Clinton\'s speech sends an important message of her personal commitment at a time when the world is witnessing continuing global declines in fundamental rights,\" said Jennifer Windsor, Executive Director of Freedom House. \"We look forward to seeing this passion integrated into U.S. policy around the globe.\" The speech stressed the necessity for a human rights policy that is fused with efforts to advance both development and democracy. B6'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Georgetown_University',7,1,'3524 - C05766180.txt','Amnesty Int\'l on Secretary Clinton\'s SpeechAmnesty International USA Statement on Secretary Clinton\'s speech Monday, December 14, 2009 Larry Cox, executive director, Amnesty International USA, on Monday welcomed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s affirmation that protecting human rights is central to helping countries worldwide achieve the goal of reducing or eliminating poverty. Calling her speech historic, Cox said Clinton\'s commitment to a broad spectrum of human rights offers new hope in solving the desperation caused by poverty. By advancing the idea that human rights, development and participatory and accountable governance, are goals that mutually reinforce one another, Secretary Clinton has charted a course of leadership recognizing the indivisibility of human rights that has been missing in our government\'s mission abroad and at home, said Cox. Her statement today is an essential foundation for relieving the suffering of billions in poverty, especially now when millions upon millions more people worldwide are experiencing economic hardship. We welcome Secretary Clinton\'s affirmation that the basics of well being -- food, shelter, health and education ?are not only human rights in and of themselves, but are also essential for the exercise of other human rights. Only by addressing both freedom from want and freedom from fear will it be possible to achieve genuine development for all. Cox, who attended Secretary Clinton\'s speech on the administration\'s 21st century human rights agenda at Georgetown University, said he was especially grateful to hear Secretary Clinton outline her determination to make a real and long-term difference by tackling human rights and development as mutually reinforcing goals and affirm that the United States must lead by example in this area. Cox also welcomed Secretary Clinton\'s commitment to stand with human rights defenders worldwide by shining a spotlight on their work and the legitimacy of their efforts. In her speech Secretary Clinton highlighted the work of Women of Zimbabwe Arise, whose founders were recently honored at the White House, and noted the State Department had sent high-level diplomatic missions to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar. It is important that the administration continue to champion human rights defenders around the world, especially those in powerful countries like China and Russia.','Amnesty Int\'l on Secretary Clinton\'s SpeechAmnesty International USA Statement on Secretary Clinton\'s speech Monday, December 14, 2009 Larry Cox, executive director, Amnesty International USA, on Monday welcomed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s affirmation that protecting human rights is central to helping countries worldwide achieve the goal of reducing or eliminating poverty. Calling her speech \"historic,\" Cox said Clinton\'s commitment to a broad spectrum of human rights offers new hope in solving the desperation caused by poverty. \"By advancing the idea that human rights, development and participatory and accountable governance, are goals that mutually reinforce one another, Secretary Clinton has charted a course of leadership recognizing the indivisibility of human rights that has been missing in our government\'s mission abroad and at home,\" said Cox. \"Her statement today is an essential foundation for relieving the suffering of billions in poverty, especially now when millions upon millions more people worldwide are experiencing economic hardship.\" \"We welcome Secretary Clinton\'s affirmation that the \"basics\" of well being -- food, shelter, health and education ?are not only human rights in and of themselves, but are also essential for the exercise of other human rights. Only by addressing both freedom from want and freedom from fear will it be possible to achieve genuine development for all.\" Cox, who attended Secretary Clinton\'s speech on the administration\'s 21st century human rights agenda at Georgetown University, said he was especially grateful to hear Secretary Clinton outline her determination to make a real and long-term difference by tackling human rights and development as mutually reinforcing goals and affirm that the \"United States must lead by example in this area.\" Cox also welcomed Secretary Clinton\'s commitment to stand with human rights defenders worldwide by shining a spotlight on their work and the legitimacy of their efforts. In her speech Secretary Clinton highlighted the work of Women of Zimbabwe Arise, whose founders were recently honored at the White House, and noted the State Department had sent high-level diplomatic missions to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar. It is important that the administration continue to champion human rights defenders around the world, especially those in powerful countries like China and Russia.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Georgetown_University_Law_Center',1,1,'1360 - C05760796.txt','Great Wpost articleAs is often the case, I have to read in the paper what David is up to rather than learn it at home. . . but perhaps I wouldn\'t have it any other way. cdm brifibinoton Post NEWSI POLITICSI OPINIONSI BUSINESSI LOCAL SPORTSI ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBSI CARSI REAL ESTATE \'SHOPPING School of Second, Chances The teachers at Oak Hill Academy approach their jobs with the faith that even the most hardened juvenile delinquents can achieve -- and the knowledge that many still won\'t By Karen Houppert Sunday, April 12, 2009 W18 The six teenage boys, incarcerated at the District\'s Oak Hill juvenile detention facility in Laurel file into their classroom after lunch one late January afternoon. They are surprised to see strangers -- five women and two men -- sitting in the chairs that the boys typically occupy. The students find some empty seats and shrug out of their matching brown coats and mismatched scarves. They are curious about the visitors in a lean-back, fold-your-arms, prove-it kind of way. I\'m James Forman, begins a 40-something man. I\'m a professor at Georgetown Law School and --  You related to the James Forman? interrupts 17-year-old Carleto Bailey. I\'m James Forman Jr. That your father? James Forman your dad? Carleto demands. Yes, I  Wasn\'t he some big civil rights guy? NAACP? Or SNCC? SNCC, Forman says, seemingly surprised that Carleto has heard of his father, who was executive secretary of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee for years in the 1960s before becoming active with the Black Panthers. B6','Great Wpost articleAs is often the case, I have to read in the paper what David is up to rather than learn it at home. . . but perhaps I wouldn\'t have it any other way. cdm brifibinoton Post NEWSI POLITICSI OPINIONSI BUSINESSI LOCAL SPORTSI ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBSI CARSI REAL ESTATE \'SHOPPING School of Second, Chances The teachers at Oak Hill Academy approach their jobs with the faith that even the most hardened juvenile delinquents can achieve -- and the knowledge that many still won\'t By Karen Houppert Sunday, April 12, 2009; W18 The six teenage boys, incarcerated at the District\'s Oak Hill juvenile detention facility in Laurel file into their classroom after lunch one late January afternoon. They are surprised to see strangers -- five women and two men -- sitting in the chairs that the boys typically occupy. The students find some empty seats and shrug out of their matching brown coats and mismatched scarves. They are curious about the visitors in a lean-back, fold-your-arms, prove-it kind of way. \"I\'m James Forman,\" begins a 40-something man. \"I\'m a professor at Georgetown Law School and -- \" \"You related to the James Forman?\" interrupts 17-year-old Carleto Bailey. \"I\'m James Forman Jr.\" \"That your father? James Forman your dad?\" Carleto demands. \"Yes, I \" \"Wasn\'t he some big civil rights guy? NAACP? Or SNCC?\" \"SNCC,\" Forman says, seemingly surprised that Carleto has heard of his father, who was executive secretary of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee for years in the 1960s before becoming active with the Black Panthers. B6'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'George_H._W._Bush',6,1,'1080 - C05760321.txt','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall, he was expected to say that Reagan\'s constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, \"The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall,\" he was expected to say that Reagan\'s \"constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom\" undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'George_H._W._Bush',6,1,'1288 - C05760667.txt','Learning the hard wayFYI Learning the hard way Mar 26th 2009 From The Economist print edition Barack Obama may at last be getting a grip. But he still needs to show more leadership, at home and abroad HILLARY CLINTON\'S most effective quip, in her long struggle with Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination last year, was that the Oval Office is no place for on-the-job training. It went to the heart of the nagging worry about the silver-tongued young senator from Illinois: that he lacked even the slightest executive experience, and that in his brief career he had never really stood up to powerful interests, whether in his home city of Chicago or in the wider world. Might Mrs Clinton have been right about her foe? Not altogether. In foreign policy in particular Mr Obama has already done some commendable things. He has held out a sincere hand to Iran he has ordered Guantanamo closed within a year he has set himself firmly against torture. He has, as the world and this newspaper wanted, taken a less strident tone in dealing with friends and rivals alike. But at home Mr Obama has had a difficult start. His performance has been weaker than those who endorsed his candidacy, including this newspaper, had hoped. Many of his strongest supporters?liberal columnists, prominent donors, Democratic Party stalwarts?have started to question him. As for those not so beholden, polls show that independent voters again prefer Republicans to Democrats, a startling reversal of fortune in just a few weeks. Mr Obama\'s once-celestial approval ratings are about where George Bush\'s were at this stage in his awful presidency. Despite his resounding electoral victory, his solid majorities in both chambers of Congress and the obvious goodwill of the bulk of the electorate, Mr Obama has seemed curiously feeble. Empty posts, weak policies 6','Learning the hard wayFYI Learning the hard way Mar 26th 2009 From The Economist print edition Barack Obama may at last be getting a grip. But he still needs to show more leadership, at home and abroad HILLARY CLINTON\'S most effective quip, in her long struggle with Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination last year, was that the Oval Office is no place for on-the-job training. It went to the heart of the nagging worry about the silver-tongued young senator from Illinois: that he lacked even the slightest executive experience, and that in his brief career he had never really stood up to powerful interests, whether in his home city of Chicago or in the wider world. Might Mrs Clinton have been right about her foe? Not altogether. In foreign policy in particular Mr Obama has already done some commendable things. He has held out a sincere hand to Iran; he has ordered Guantanamo closed within a year; he has set himself firmly against torture. He has, as the world and this newspaper wanted, taken a less strident tone in dealing with friends and rivals alike. But at home Mr Obama has had a difficult start. His performance has been weaker than those who endorsed his candidacy, including this newspaper, had hoped. Many of his strongest supporters?liberal columnists, prominent donors, Democratic Party stalwarts?have started to question him. As for those not so beholden, polls show that independent voters again prefer Republicans to Democrats, a startling reversal of fortune in just a few weeks. Mr Obama\'s once-celestial approval ratings are about where George Bush\'s were at this stage in his awful presidency. Despite his resounding electoral victory, his solid majorities in both chambers of Congress and the obvious goodwill of the bulk of the electorate, Mr Obama has seemed curiously feeble. Empty posts, weak policies 6'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'George_H._W._Bush',6,1,'1838 - C05762241.txt','NYTimes - Utah Governor to Become Ambassador to ChinaUtah Governor to Become Ambassador to China By Jeff Zeleny Updated President Obama on Saturday selected one of the nation\'s leading Republican governors to serve as the ambassador to China, nominating Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman for the diplomatic post that Mr. Obama called as important as any in the world. We will launch a new era of partnership between our two nations that will advance our shared dreams of opportunity and security in America, in Asia and around the world, Mr. Obama said. I can think of no more important assignment than creating the kinds of bridges between our two countries that will determine the well being not just of Americans and Chinese, but also the future of the world. In a morning announcement at the White House, Mr. Huntsman stood at the president\'s side in the Diplomatic Room and accepted the position that he said came as a surprise. As a co-chairman of Senator John McCain\'s presidential campaign last year, Mr. Huntsman said he did not expect to be called into action by the person who beat us. Mr. Huntsman, 49, learned to speak Mandarin Chinese from his days as a Mormon missionary in Taiwan. He has worked in two Bush administrations, serving as the ambassador to Singapore in the final year of George H.W. Bush\'s term and as a deputy United States trade ambassador for George W. Bush. For Mr. Obama, whose advisers already have their eyes set on his re-election in 2012, the selection of Mr. Huntsman is something of a political coup. He has emerged as one of the nation\'s most visible Republican governors and was expected to at least consider seeking his party\'s presidential nomination to run against Mr. Obama. In the breadth of issues at stake, this ambassadorship is as important as any in the world, Mr. Obama said. I believe there is much to be gained from a closer working relationship with China, but improved relationships will require candor on issues in which we don\'t always agree. As the Republican Party forges through a period of reinvention, Mr. Huntsman has been a leading voice for the direction of the party. He has been a political moderate on issues like immigration, gay rights and the environment, even though he represented one of the most conservative states in the country.','NYTimes - Utah Governor to Become Ambassador to ChinaUtah Governor to Become Ambassador to China By Jeff Zeleny Updated President Obama on Saturday selected one of the nation\'s leading Republican governors to serve as the ambassador to China, nominating Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman for the diplomatic post that Mr. Obama called \"as important as any in the world.\" \"We will launch a new era of partnership between our two nations that will advance our shared dreams of opportunity and security in America, in Asia and around the world,\" Mr. Obama said. \"I can think of no more important assignment than creating the kinds of bridges between our two countries that will determine the well being not just of Americans and Chinese, but also the future of the world.\" In a morning announcement at the White House, Mr. Huntsman stood at the president\'s side in the Diplomatic Room and accepted the position that he said came as a surprise. As a co-chairman of Senator John McCain\'s presidential campaign last year, Mr. Huntsman said he did not expect to be \"called into action by the person who beat us.\" Mr. Huntsman, 49, learned to speak Mandarin Chinese from his days as a Mormon missionary in Taiwan. He has worked in two Bush administrations, serving as the ambassador to Singapore in the final year of George H.W. Bush\'s term and as a deputy United States trade ambassador for George W. Bush. For Mr. Obama, whose advisers already have their eyes set on his re-election in 2012, the selection of Mr. Huntsman is something of a political coup. He has emerged as one of the nation\'s most visible Republican governors and was expected to at least consider seeking his party\'s presidential nomination to run against Mr. Obama. \"In the breadth of issues at stake, this ambassadorship is as important as any in the world,\" Mr. Obama said. \"I believe there is much to be gained from a closer working relationship with China, but improved relationships will require candor on issues in which we don\'t always agree.\" As the Republican Party forges through a period of reinvention, Mr. Huntsman has been a leading voice for the direction of the party. He has been a political moderate on issues like immigration, gay rights and the environment, even though he represented one of the most conservative states in the country.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'George_H._W._Bush',6,1,'2295 - C05763097.txt','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s smart power, according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy realists and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish realist foreign policy adviser Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian Joseph Nye, a major proponent of soft power, the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism Brent Scowcroft the realist national security adviser under George H.W. Bush Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s \"smart power,\" according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy \"realists\" and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state; George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state; Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish \"realist\" foreign policy adviser; Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian; Joseph Nye, a major proponent of \"soft power,\" the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion; Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism; Brent Scowcroft; the \"realist\" national security adviser under George H.W. Bush; Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state; John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress; and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'George_H._W._Bush',6,1,'2342 - C05763204.txt','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests. The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were afraid to sleep in their own homes. After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: \"Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests.\" The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were \"afraid to sleep in their own homes.\" After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'George_H._W._Bush',6,1,'3273 - C05765761.txt','FYI: Les Gelb: Amateur Hour at the White Househttp://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to throw its weight around. What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make demands on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect deliverables on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.','FYI: Les Gelb: \"Amateur Hour at the White House\"http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to \"throw its weight around.\" What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make \"demands\" on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect \"deliverables\" on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'George_Is_On',1,1,'2632 - C05764147.txt','Packer ArticleImportance: High Heads up. Richard invited George to go on one of his recent AfPak. I endorsed it as did the White House because George is t1E st rite iournalist. Obviously iichard strayed shall we say from discussion of our strategy. It ends up being a semi- procle Richard. :!nrt the WI I. doni. anything here that is problematic for the Secretary, but I don\'t know that ecry [Mai\' ,^,7:re is corect. P2 Oho. ti.%-7 .:D?4726','Packer ArticleImportance: High Heads up. Richard invited George to go on one of his recent AfPak. I endorsed it as did the White House because George is t1E st rite iournalist. Obviously \"iichard strayed shall we say from discussion of our strategy. It ends up being a semi- procle Richard. :!nrt the WI I. don\"i. anything here that is problematic for the Secretary, but I don\'t know that e;cry [Mai\' ,^,7:re is corect. P2 \"Oho. ti.%-7; .:D?4726;'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'George_J._Mitchell',8,1,'1347 - C05760770.txt','Sen. Mitchell returned your callHe is at home now I\'ll also make sure ops has the number Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton','Sen. Mitchell returned your callHe is at home now I\'ll also make sure ops has the number Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'George_J._Mitchell',8,1,'1767 - C05761854.txt','mini schedule 5/27/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15am OFFICE TIME 10:10am Secretary\'s Office 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:25 am ARRIVE State Department 11:30 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm WORKING LUNCH FOR EGYPTIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ARMED 1:00 pm ALI ABOUL GHEIT James Monroe Room, 81Floor *Camera spray at top. 1:15 pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 1:45 pm w/PRESMENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PHONE CALL w/PRESIDENT SHEIKH SHARIF SHEIKH ARMED 2:00 pm TRANSITIONAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN SOMALIA Secy\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/ROXANA SABERI, AMERICAN JOURNALIST 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office *Camera Spray in outer office preceding. 2:45pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 3:15pm w/PRESIDENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/IVO DAALDER, U.S. AMBASSADOR TO NATO 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00pm MEETING w/SPECIAL ENVOY GEORGE MITCHELL 5:30pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY 8:30 pm PRESIDENT MAIIMOUD ABBAS James Monroe Room, 8d\' Floor *Official photo in outer office preceding. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 18','mini schedule 5/27/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15am OFFICE TIME 10:10am Secretary\'s Office 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:25 am ARRIVE State Department 11:30 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm WORKING LUNCH FOR EGYPTIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ARMED 1:00 pm ALI ABOUL GHEIT James Monroe Room, 81Floor *Camera spray at top. 1:15 pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 1:45 pm w/PRESMENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PHONE CALL w/PRESIDENT SHEIKH SHARIF SHEIKH ARMED 2:00 pm TRANSITIONAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN SOMALIA Secy\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/ROXANA SABERI, AMERICAN JOURNALIST 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office *Camera Spray in outer office preceding. 2:45pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 3:15pm w/PRESIDENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/IVO DAALDER, U.S. AMBASSADOR TO NATO 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00pm MEETING w/SPECIAL ENVOY GEORGE MITCHELL 5:30pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY 8:30 pm PRESIDENT MAIIMOUD ABBAS James Monroe Room, 8d\' Floor *Official photo in outer office preceding. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 18'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'George_J._Mitchell',8,1,'1859 - C05762281.txt','Follow upI did update a number of your contacts while you were at the FAPE dinner last Monday. They all were saved. I updated them from what I have in my blackberry, so this is from memory, but there were probably more: Philippe Monica Jake Andrew Melanne Todd Stern Steinberg Jack Lew Kris Lissa Pam Tamera Anne Marie Slaughter Miguel R Robert Wood Rob Russo Laura Pena Heather Samuelson I\'m making a list of other building people you may not have, and I\'ll do them tonight when you are in Netenyahu dinner. They include: Ian Kelly Dan Fried Chris Hill Glyn Davies Jeff Feltman Tom Shannon Karen Stewart Richard Greene Michael PoIt Joan Donoghue Jim Thessin Reno HArnish Derek Chollet Ed Lacey George Mitchell Stephen Bosworth Dick Morningstar Paul SeIva Alec Ross Dennis Ross 26 Which names did you put in? Maybe they didn\'t save. But I need a lot. Pls make a list and I will check and add if necessary. I\'d like to set up call to Sonia Gandhi in next few days. 27','Follow upI did update a number of your contacts while you were at the FAPE dinner last Monday. They all were saved. I updated them from what I have in my blackberry, so this is from memory, but there were probably more: Philippe Monica Jake Andrew Melanne Todd Stern Steinberg Jack Lew Kris Lissa Pam Tamera Anne Marie Slaughter Miguel R Robert Wood Rob Russo Laura Pena Heather Samuelson I\'m making a list of other building people you may not have, and I\'ll do them tonight when you are in Netenyahu dinner. They include: Ian Kelly Dan Fried Chris Hill Glyn Davies Jeff Feltman Tom Shannon Karen Stewart Richard Greene Michael PoIt Joan Donoghue Jim Thessin Reno HArnish Derek Chollet Ed Lacey George Mitchell Stephen Bosworth Dick Morningstar Paul SeIva Alec Ross Dennis Ross 26 Which names did you put in? Maybe they didn\'t save. But I need a lot. Pls make a list and I will check and add if necessary. I\'d like to set up call to Sonia Gandhi in next few days. 27'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'George_J._Mitchell',8,1,'2800 - C05764499.txt','Mini Schedule 10/21/09 Wednesday8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BI-WEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am MEETING w/GEORGE MITCHELL 10:40 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 10:55 am ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 11:00 am SPEECH ON NON-PROLIFERATION HOSTED BY THE 12:15 pm U.S. INSTITUTE FOR PEACE East Room, Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 12:20 pm DEPART Renaissance Mayflower Hotel *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/SOUTH AFRICAN FM NKOANA-MASHABANE 1:30 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm DROP-BY LUNCHEON HOSTED BY A/S CAMPBELL 2:00 pm Webster Room, 8th Floor 2:15pm PHONE CALL w/ISRAELI FM AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 2:30pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm OFFICE TIME 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm MEETING NY/WILLIAM HAGUE, MEMBER OF BRITISH PARLIMENT 3:30 pm AND SHADOW FOREIGN SECRETARY Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR OES ASSISTANT SECRETARY 4:20 pm ICERRI-ANN JONES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 4:45 pm BUREAU BRIEFING ON COUNTER TERRORISM 5:45 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 10/21/09 Wednesday8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BI-WEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am MEETING w/GEORGE MITCHELL 10:40 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 10:55 am ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 11:00 am SPEECH ON NON-PROLIFERATION HOSTED BY THE 12:15 pm U.S. INSTITUTE FOR PEACE East Room, Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 12:20 pm DEPART Renaissance Mayflower Hotel *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/SOUTH AFRICAN FM NKOANA-MASHABANE 1:30 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm DROP-BY LUNCHEON HOSTED BY A/S CAMPBELL 2:00 pm Webster Room, 8th Floor 2:15pm PHONE CALL w/ISRAELI FM AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 2:30pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm OFFICE TIME 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm MEETING NY/WILLIAM HAGUE, MEMBER OF BRITISH PARLIMENT 3:30 pm AND SHADOW FOREIGN SECRETARY Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR OES ASSISTANT SECRETARY 4:20 pm ICERRI-ANN JONES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 4:45 pm BUREAU BRIEFING ON COUNTER TERRORISM 5:45 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'George_J._Mitchell',8,1,'2818 - C05764531.txt','Israel PM: progress made with U.S. on settlements (AP)LONDON (AP) Israel and the U.S. are making headway in defusing an unusually public disagreement over West Bank settlements, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said as he met a top American envoy in London on Wednesday. Netanyahu has said ahead of his meeting with U.S. Mideast envoy George Mitchell that he wants an agreement that allows Israel to proceed with some settlement construction while at the same time restarting peace talks with the Palestinians. In the past week, both Israel and the U.S. have been signaling that an agreement could be within reach. Speaking alongside Mitchell before the meeting, Netanyahu said he hoped peace negotiations would resume shortly. We are making headway. My government has taken steps in both words and deeds to move forward, he said. But in the days preceding Wednesday\'s meeting, the key encounter of the Israeli leader\'s four-day London trip, he also made clear he sees the spotlight on settlements as unfair and insisted the Mideast conflict is rooted in a deep Arab enmity toward Israel that predates them. 177','Israel PM: progress made with U.S. on settlements (AP)LONDON (AP) Israel and the U.S. are making headway in defusing an unusually public disagreement over West Bank settlements, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said as he met a top American envoy in London on Wednesday. Netanyahu has said ahead of his meeting with U.S. Mideast envoy George Mitchell that he wants an agreement that allows Israel to proceed with some settlement construction while at the same time restarting peace talks with the Palestinians. In the past week, both Israel and the U.S. have been signaling that an agreement could be within reach. Speaking alongside Mitchell before the meeting, Netanyahu said he hoped peace negotiations would resume \"shortly.\" \"We are making headway. My government has taken steps in both words and deeds to move forward,\" he said. But in the days preceding Wednesday\'s meeting, the key encounter of the Israeli leader\'s four-day London trip, he also made clear he sees the spotlight on settlements as unfair and insisted the Mideast conflict is rooted in a deep Arab enmity toward Israel that predates them. 177'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'George_J._Mitchell',8,1,'3154 - C05765145.txt','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately, the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. I think we should ... get on it and get with it. It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an unprecedented offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli restraint in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, unprecedented, even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan falls far short of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it unprecedented, which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah you stand there guardedly optimistic in public in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. \"We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately,\" the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. \"I think we should ... get on it and get with it.\" It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an \"unprecedented\" offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli \"restraint\" in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, \"unprecedented,\" even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan \"falls far short\" of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it \"unprecedented,\" which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East; clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah; you stand there \"guardedly optimistic\" in public; in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'George_J._Mitchell',8,1,'3578 - C05766287.txt','Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm','Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'George_J._Mitchell',8,1,'3580 - C05766291.txt','Friday Presentation on Urgent Threat - Bill Burns will not be at the Retreat Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl--we should postpone until we get Bill there. FYI below Cheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm','Friday Presentation on Urgent Threat - Bill Burns will not be at the Retreat Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl--we should postpone until we get Bill there. FYI below Cheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'George_LeMieux',9,1,'2039 - C05762672.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationHold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationHold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'George_LeMieux',9,1,'2042 - C05762678.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationDoes this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationDoes this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'George_LeMieux',9,1,'2044 - C05762680.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationI suspect they would prefer more $ for Little Havana. Does this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationI suspect they would prefer more $ for Little Havana. Does this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'George_LeMieux',9,1,'3549 - C05766230.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationKerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationKerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'George_LeMieux',9,1,'3551 - C05766232.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationWhat took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationWhat took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'George_LeMieux',9,1,'3552 - C05766233.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationDoes this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges.','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationDoes this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'George_LeMieux',9,1,'3553 - C05766234.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationFyi Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationFyi Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'George_LeMieux',9,1,'3554 - C05766235.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationCan we get him confirmed tonight? I suspect they would prefer more $ for Little Havana. Does this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationCan we get him confirmed tonight? I suspect they would prefer more $ for Little Havana. Does this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'George_LeMieux',9,1,'3566 - C05766253.txt','Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon HoldSubject: Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon Hold WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment. WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment.','Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon HoldSubject: Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon Hold WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment. WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'George_Marshall',2,1,'2398 - C05763518.txt','Schedule odds+endsOct 16th, yes tentative and on next weeks memo to discuss. Happy to follow up on additional items. I have penciled in FSI for either the 11th or 14th of September. There is an Oct 16th George Marshall event at the Department. Do we have it on tentative calendar? Have we scheduled a Sept event for all the groups doing econ and other work w Palestinians? Mara Rudman is working on it for Mitchell. Starting in Sept I want to have a weekly lunch/mtg w Steinberg and one w the undersecs. I also want to schedule for early Sept, hour mtgs w each bureau to dscuss priorities. When can I visit FSI?','Schedule odds+endsOct 16th, yes tentative and on next weeks memo to discuss. Happy to follow up on additional items. I have penciled in FSI for either the 11th or 14th of September. There is an Oct 16th George Marshall event at the Department. Do we have it on tentative calendar? Have we scheduled a Sept event for all the groups doing econ and other work w Palestinians? Mara Rudman is working on it for Mitchell. Starting in Sept I want to have a weekly lunch/mtg w Steinberg and one w the undersecs. I also want to schedule for early Sept, hour mtgs w each bureau to dscuss priorities. When can I visit FSI?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'George_Marshall',2,1,'3304 - C05765813.txt','Mini Schedule 9/11/098:00 am BREAKFAST w/SENATORS MCCAIN, LIEBERMAN AND COLLINS 9:00 am James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 9:00 am DROP-BY MEETING w/SE MITCHELL 9:15 am S Conference Room 9:30 am MEETING w/LT. GENERAL PAUL SELVA (JCS) 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:55 am MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR TERRENCE LEE BARNICH, 10:30 am George C. Marshall Auditorium 10:50 am BRIEFING w/CHRISTOPHER HILL U.S. AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ 11:50 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 11:50 am DROP-BY w/CAMBODIAN PARLIMENTARIAN MU SOCHUA 11:55 am Secretary\'s Office *Official photo. 11:55 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:00 pm ARRIVE White House 12:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE MEETING w/RAHM EMMANUEL 12:45 pm COS Office, West Wing 1:00 pm SUNDAY MEETING PREP 2:45 pm White House Situation Room 2:50 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 2:55 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:00 pm WOMEN\'S FUND MEETING 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:40 pm DEPART State Department *En route Andrews AFB 4:05 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 4:15 pm DEPART Andrews AFB via Air Force Aircraft Tail ilTbd *En route New York, NY 5:05 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 5:10 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport *En route Beacon Theater 5:55 pm ARRIVE Beacon Theater 6:00 pm KEYNOTE REMARKS AT THE SEPTEMBER 116 NATIONAL 6:45 pm DAY OF SERVICE COMMEMORATION Beacon Theater 6:50 pm DEPART Beacon Theater *En route Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:10 pm ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:15 pm THE ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE\'S FOUR FREEDOMS AWARD 9:00 pm CEREMONY AND GALA DINNER Grand Ballroom, Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:05 pm DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 9/11/098:00 am BREAKFAST w/SENATORS MCCAIN, LIEBERMAN AND COLLINS 9:00 am James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 9:00 am DROP-BY MEETING w/SE MITCHELL 9:15 am S Conference Room 9:30 am MEETING w/LT. GENERAL PAUL SELVA (JCS) 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:55 am MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR TERRENCE LEE BARNICH, 10:30 am George C. Marshall Auditorium 10:50 am BRIEFING w/CHRISTOPHER HILL U.S. AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ 11:50 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 11:50 am DROP-BY w/CAMBODIAN PARLIMENTARIAN MU SOCHUA 11:55 am Secretary\'s Office *Official photo. 11:55 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:00 pm ARRIVE White House 12:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE MEETING w/RAHM EMMANUEL 12:45 pm COS Office, West Wing 1:00 pm SUNDAY MEETING PREP 2:45 pm White House Situation Room 2:50 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 2:55 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:00 pm WOMEN\'S FUND MEETING 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:40 pm DEPART State Department *En route Andrews AFB 4:05 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 4:15 pm DEPART Andrews AFB via Air Force Aircraft Tail ilTbd *En route New York, NY 5:05 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 5:10 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport *En route Beacon Theater 5:55 pm ARRIVE Beacon Theater 6:00 pm KEYNOTE REMARKS AT THE SEPTEMBER 116 NATIONAL 6:45 pm DAY OF SERVICE COMMEMORATION Beacon Theater 6:50 pm DEPART Beacon Theater *En route Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:10 pm ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:15 pm THE ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE\'S FOUR FREEDOMS AWARD 9:00 pm CEREMONY AND GALA DINNER Grand Ballroom, Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:05 pm DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route Private Residence ###'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'George_McGovern',1,1,'1894 - C05762384.txt','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'George_Papandreou',2,1,'1181 - C05760467.txt','Call listTake off: Hariri Sulayman Papandreou Ashton Abbas Gheit Faisal Amorim Posner Schuster Solis','Call listTake off: Hariri Sulayman Papandreou Ashton Abbas Gheit Faisal Amorim Posner Schuster Solis'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'George_Papandreou',2,1,'3584 - C05766299.txt','Call listTake off: Hariri Sulayman Papandreou Ashton Abbas Gheit Faisal Amorim Posner Schuster Solis','Call listTake off: Hariri Sulayman Papandreou Ashton Abbas Gheit Faisal Amorim Posner Schuster Solis'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'George_Soros',1,1,'3640 - C05766449.txt','Haiti: PM Concerns & Mexico Assistance Conference Mexico conference on HaitiCheryl, Meghann, Below is some intel David got on the Mexico conference David picked up from the Mexicans here. The conference\'s timing would be extremely awkward if things proceed as Guy Noel suggests: Guy reports that they have decided to go forward with: 1)October 29th Interpellation (Impeachment) of the PM 2) Oct. 31St the president will add the ratification of the new PM on the existing list of the LOWER HOUSE activities (which Guy asserts is illegal) 3) November 3rd Nomination of the new PM 4) Then the ratification of the PM You can bet that the PM will repeat all this verbatim to George Soros when she sees him today. Not sure what - if anything - that will provoke. got this information too and has a pre-scheduled meeting with Preval today. I understand he plans on raising this. We\'ll let you know what we hear. In my Tuesday lunch with Gabriel I mentioned in very clear terms our concern about any sort of turmoil in government reflecting very badly on the international community\'s efforts to tout Haiti as stable and open for investment. He said he understood. He said, I don\'t see Michelle (Pierre-Louis) going anywhere soon. He conceded that while Preval did have a majority in Parliament, he could not control all parliamentarians on all issues. We\'ll try and get in to see someone from the Senate in the coming days. This is why a call would be most useful. KM I had dinner last night with Mexican DCM Alan Romero and asked about the November 5-6 conference on Haiti sponsored by the GOM. He told me that they had originally hoped it could be a forum for a broad discussion on the','Haiti: PM Concerns & Mexico Assistance Conference Mexico conference on HaitiCheryl, Meghann, Below is some intel David got on the Mexico conference David picked up from the Mexicans here. The conference\'s timing would be extremely awkward if things proceed as Guy Noel suggests: Guy reports that \"they\" have decided to go forward with: 1)October 29th Interpellation (Impeachment) of the PM 2) Oct. 31St the president will add the ratification of the new PM on the existing list of the LOWER HOUSE activities (which Guy asserts is illegal) 3) November 3rd Nomination of the new PM 4) Then the ratification of the PM You can bet that the PM will repeat all this verbatim to George Soros when she sees him today. Not sure what - if anything - that will provoke. got this information too and has a pre-scheduled meeting with Preval today. I understand he plans on raising this. We\'ll let you know what we hear. In my Tuesday lunch with Gabriel I mentioned in very clear terms our concern about any sort of turmoil in government reflecting very badly on the international community\'s efforts to tout Haiti as stable and open for investment. He said he understood. He said, \"I don\'t see Michelle (Pierre-Louis) going anywhere soon.\" He conceded that while Preval did have a majority in Parliament, he could not control all parliamentarians on all issues. We\'ll try and get in to see someone from the Senate in the coming days. This is why a call would be most useful. KM I had dinner last night with Mexican DCM Alan Romero and asked about the November 5-6 conference on Haiti sponsored by the GOM. He told me that they had originally hoped it could be a forum for a broad discussion on the'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'George_Voinovich',3,1,'1936 - C05762499.txt','Follow-up information regarding legislation mentioned in Senator Voinovich\'s call to the Follow-up information regarding legislation mentioned in Senator Voinovich\'s call to the Secretary (S. 321 andSecretary (S. 321 and S. 840) Attachments: APPInt1Bill_lpager.docx Summary of Passport Card Legislation (S. 321) for State 06.23.09.doc Rich - This is legislation voinovich talked to her about. S.840) Wilma, Attached is background information on the legislation Senator Voinovich referenced in his call with Secretary Clinton today. As Senator Voinovich mentioned to the Secretary, both bills are personal priorities for him. I am the point of contact for the Passport Card Travel Enhancement Act of 2009 (S. 321), and we would like to work with you in an effort to address State\'s concerns with the legislation. Please let me know if you have questions or need additional information regarding this bill. Todd Johnston is the point of contact for the International Clean Energy Development Act of 2009 (S.840). He can be reached at 202-224-3353. Thanks, Tara Tara Shaw Counsel Senator George V. Voinovich Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management 202-224-1331 53','Follow-up information regarding legislation mentioned in Senator Voinovich\'s call to the Follow-up information regarding legislation mentioned in Senator Voinovich\'s call to the Secretary (S. 321 andSecretary (S. 321 and S. 840) Attachments: APPInt1Bill_lpager.docx; Summary of Passport Card Legislation (S. 321) for State 06.23.09.doc Rich - This is legislation voinovich talked to her about. S.840) Wilma, Attached is background information on the legislation Senator Voinovich referenced in his call with Secretary Clinton today. As Senator Voinovich mentioned to the Secretary, both bills are personal priorities for him. I am the point of contact for the Passport Card Travel Enhancement Act of 2009 (S. 321), and we would like to work with you in an effort to address State\'s concerns with the legislation. Please let me know if you have questions or need additional information regarding this bill. Todd Johnston is the point of contact for the International Clean Energy Development Act of 2009 (S.840). He can be reached at 202-224-3353. Thanks, Tara Tara Shaw Counsel Senator George V. Voinovich Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management 202-224-1331 53'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'George_Voinovich',3,1,'1939 - C05762507.txt','Follow-up information regarding legislation mentioned in Senator Voinovich\'s call to the Secretary (S. 321 Follow-up information regarding legislation mentioned in Senator Voinovich\'s call to the Secretary (S. 321 andand S. 840) Rich - This is legislation voinovich talked to her about. S. 840) Wilma, Attached is background information on the legislation Senator Voinovich referenced in his call with Secretary Clinton today. As Senator Voinovich mentioned to the Secretary, both bills are personal priorities for him. I am the point of contact for the Passport Card Travel Enhancement Act of 2009 (S. 321), and we would like to work with you in an effort to address State\'s concerns with the legislation. Please let me know if you have questions or need additional information regarding this bill. Todd Johnston is the point of contact for the International Clean Energy Development Act of 2009 (S.840). He can be reached at 202-224-3353. ? Thanks, Tara Tara Shaw Counsel Senator George V. Voinovich Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management 202-224-1331 54','Follow-up information regarding legislation mentioned in Senator Voinovich\'s call to the Secretary (S. 321 Follow-up information regarding legislation mentioned in Senator Voinovich\'s call to the Secretary (S. 321 andand S. 840) Rich - This is legislation voinovich talked to her about. S. 840) Wilma, Attached is background information on the legislation Senator Voinovich referenced in his call with Secretary Clinton today. As Senator Voinovich mentioned to the Secretary, both bills are personal priorities for him. I am the point of contact for the Passport Card Travel Enhancement Act of 2009 (S. 321), and we would like to work with you in an effort to address State\'s concerns with the legislation. Please let me know if you have questions or need additional information regarding this bill. Todd Johnston is the point of contact for the International Clean Energy Development Act of 2009 (S.840). He can be reached at 202-224-3353. ? Thanks, Tara Tara Shaw Counsel Senator George V. Voinovich Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management 202-224-1331 54'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'George_Voinovich',3,1,'2035 - C05762667.txt','fyi. will get you my draft & comments tomorrow. Sidhttp://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1284.xml?ReleaselD=1347&What=&strArea=&strTime=0 hnt this page Close window Release Detail July 7, 2009 - Obama\'s Approval Drops In Ohio - Critical Swing State, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds 2010 Senate Race Tips Slightly To Democrats Word format President Barack Obama gets a lackluster 49 - 44 percent approval rating in Ohio, considered by many to be the most important swing state in a presidential election, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. This is President Obama\'s lowest approval rating in any national or statewide Quinnipiac University poll since he was inaugurated and is down from 62 - 31 percent in a May 6 survey. By a small 48 - 46 percen t margin, voters disapprove of the way Obama is handling the economy, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University poll finds. This is down from a 57 - 36 percent approval May 6. A total of 66 percent of Ohio voters are somewhat dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the way things are going in the state, while 33 percent are very satisfied or somewhat satisfied, numbers that haven\'t changed since Obama was elected. In the race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring George Voinovich in 2010, Lee Fisher and Jennifer Brunner remain neck-and-neck for the Democratic nomination and both would defeat any of the GOP candidates if the election were today. The economy in Ohio is as bad as anywhere in America. These numbers indicate that for the first time voters have decided that President Barack Obama bears some responsibility for their problems, said Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. Until now voters have given President Obama high ratings on the economy, blaming former President George W. Bush for their problems. They might be taking out their frustration on President Obama, possibly deciding that the change he promised has not come as quickly as they expected. Ohio historically has been the prototypical swing state. One of the reasons Barack Obama won the p residency by such a wide margin is that he carried Ohio with 52 percent of the vote and captured the lion\'s share of independent votes, Brown added.','fyi. will get you my draft & comments tomorrow. Sidhttp://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1284.xml?ReleaselD=1347&What=&strArea=;&strTime=0 hnt this page Close window Release Detail July 7, 2009 - Obama\'s Approval Drops In Ohio - Critical Swing State, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; 2010 Senate Race Tips Slightly To Democrats Word format President Barack Obama gets a lackluster 49 - 44 percent approval rating in Ohio, considered by many to be the most important swing state in a presidential election, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. This is President Obama\'s lowest approval rating in any national or statewide Quinnipiac University poll since he was inaugurated and is down from 62 - 31 percent in a May 6 survey. By a small 48 - 46 percen t margin, voters disapprove of the way Obama is handling the economy, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University poll finds. This is down from a 57 - 36 percent approval May 6. A total of 66 percent of Ohio voters are \"somewhat dissatisfied\" or \"very dissatisfied\" with the way things are going in the state, while 33 percent are \"very satisfied\" or \"somewhat satisfied,\" numbers that haven\'t changed since Obama was elected. In the race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring George Voinovich in 2010, Lee Fisher and Jennifer Brunner remain neck-and-neck for the Democratic nomination and both would defeat any of the GOP candidates if the election were today. \"The economy in Ohio is as bad as anywhere in America. These numbers indicate that for the first time voters have decided that President Barack Obama bears some responsibility for their problems,\" said Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. \"Until now voters have given President Obama high ratings on the economy, blaming former President George W. Bush for their problems. They might be taking out their frustration on President Obama, possibly deciding that the change he promised has not come as quickly as they expected.\" \"Ohio historically has been the prototypical swing state. One of the reasons Barack Obama won the p residency by such a wide margin is that he carried Ohio with 52 percent of the vote and captured the lion\'s share of independent votes,\" Brown added.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'George_W._Bush',17,1,'1248 - C05760568.txt','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an ask-the-secretary column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to text the secretary. (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals, said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an \"ask-the-secretary\" column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to \"text the secretary.\" (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) \"New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals,\" said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'George_W._Bush',17,1,'1381 - C05760838.txt','AIPACWith apologies for the delay in getting back to you on this, below are the key admin attendees at AIPAC conferences. For certain years in the 1990s, we\'re still looking for the participant lists. 2008: Rice spoke. 2007: Cheney spoke. 2006: Cheney spoke. 2005: Rice spoke. 2004: Bush spoke. 2002: Bush spoke. 2001: Powell spoke. 2000: Bush spoke. 1997: Gore and Albright spoke. 1996: President Clinton spoke. 1995: President Clinton spoke.','AIPACWith apologies for the delay in getting back to you on this, below are the key admin attendees at AIPAC conferences. For certain years in the 1990s, we\'re still looking for the participant lists. 2008: Rice spoke. 2007: Cheney spoke. 2006: Cheney spoke. 2005: Rice spoke. 2004: Bush spoke. 2002: Bush spoke. 2001: Powell spoke. 2000: Bush spoke. 1997: Gore and Albright spoke. 1996: President Clinton spoke. 1995: President Clinton spoke.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'George_W._Bush',17,1,'1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'George_W._Bush',17,1,'1838 - C05762241.txt','NYTimes - Utah Governor to Become Ambassador to ChinaUtah Governor to Become Ambassador to China By Jeff Zeleny Updated President Obama on Saturday selected one of the nation\'s leading Republican governors to serve as the ambassador to China, nominating Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman for the diplomatic post that Mr. Obama called as important as any in the world. We will launch a new era of partnership between our two nations that will advance our shared dreams of opportunity and security in America, in Asia and around the world, Mr. Obama said. I can think of no more important assignment than creating the kinds of bridges between our two countries that will determine the well being not just of Americans and Chinese, but also the future of the world. In a morning announcement at the White House, Mr. Huntsman stood at the president\'s side in the Diplomatic Room and accepted the position that he said came as a surprise. As a co-chairman of Senator John McCain\'s presidential campaign last year, Mr. Huntsman said he did not expect to be called into action by the person who beat us. Mr. Huntsman, 49, learned to speak Mandarin Chinese from his days as a Mormon missionary in Taiwan. He has worked in two Bush administrations, serving as the ambassador to Singapore in the final year of George H.W. Bush\'s term and as a deputy United States trade ambassador for George W. Bush. For Mr. Obama, whose advisers already have their eyes set on his re-election in 2012, the selection of Mr. Huntsman is something of a political coup. He has emerged as one of the nation\'s most visible Republican governors and was expected to at least consider seeking his party\'s presidential nomination to run against Mr. Obama. In the breadth of issues at stake, this ambassadorship is as important as any in the world, Mr. Obama said. I believe there is much to be gained from a closer working relationship with China, but improved relationships will require candor on issues in which we don\'t always agree. As the Republican Party forges through a period of reinvention, Mr. Huntsman has been a leading voice for the direction of the party. He has been a political moderate on issues like immigration, gay rights and the environment, even though he represented one of the most conservative states in the country.','NYTimes - Utah Governor to Become Ambassador to ChinaUtah Governor to Become Ambassador to China By Jeff Zeleny Updated President Obama on Saturday selected one of the nation\'s leading Republican governors to serve as the ambassador to China, nominating Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman for the diplomatic post that Mr. Obama called \"as important as any in the world.\" \"We will launch a new era of partnership between our two nations that will advance our shared dreams of opportunity and security in America, in Asia and around the world,\" Mr. Obama said. \"I can think of no more important assignment than creating the kinds of bridges between our two countries that will determine the well being not just of Americans and Chinese, but also the future of the world.\" In a morning announcement at the White House, Mr. Huntsman stood at the president\'s side in the Diplomatic Room and accepted the position that he said came as a surprise. As a co-chairman of Senator John McCain\'s presidential campaign last year, Mr. Huntsman said he did not expect to be \"called into action by the person who beat us.\" Mr. Huntsman, 49, learned to speak Mandarin Chinese from his days as a Mormon missionary in Taiwan. He has worked in two Bush administrations, serving as the ambassador to Singapore in the final year of George H.W. Bush\'s term and as a deputy United States trade ambassador for George W. Bush. For Mr. Obama, whose advisers already have their eyes set on his re-election in 2012, the selection of Mr. Huntsman is something of a political coup. He has emerged as one of the nation\'s most visible Republican governors and was expected to at least consider seeking his party\'s presidential nomination to run against Mr. Obama. \"In the breadth of issues at stake, this ambassadorship is as important as any in the world,\" Mr. Obama said. \"I believe there is much to be gained from a closer working relationship with China, but improved relationships will require candor on issues in which we don\'t always agree.\" As the Republican Party forges through a period of reinvention, Mr. Huntsman has been a leading voice for the direction of the party. He has been a political moderate on issues like immigration, gay rights and the environment, even though he represented one of the most conservative states in the country.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'George_W._Bush',17,1,'1840 - C05762253.txt','Thank you...againFyi Secretary Clinton\'s remarks at her Friday press conference with the Turkish Foreign Minister continued this Administration\'s excellent efforts to restore the credibility of the U.S. with Greece and Cyprus ? which will lead to important progress in the region. As you know, the Bush Administration consistently hid and defended actions by Turkey that were injurious to Cyprus and Greece, inconsistent with American values and principals, and also not in Turkey\'s best interests. We highlighted for the top leaders in our community that Secretary Clinton once again in front of the Turkish Foreign Minister, called for a bi-zonal and bi-communal federation for Cyprus as well as expressed the United States\' strong support for freedom of religion. With Secretary Clinton and others doing these kinds of things, America is moving to correct the biggest road block to a Cyprus settlement ? restoring American credibility with the Greek-Cypriots which was badly lost during the Bush Administration. Keep up the great work! Andy Manatos and Mike Manatos THE NATIONAL COORDINATED EFFORT OF HELLENES (CEH) 1100 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 393-7790 [fax] (202) 628-0225 E-mail: CoordinatedEffort@IVIanatos.com Remarks With Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC June 5, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Minister Davutoglu and I just had a very productive, broad-ranging, comprehensive discussion. And it is a great privilege to welcome him here to the State Department within the very first weeks of his having been appointed foreign minister. Of course, I was very honored to have gone to Turkey very early in my term as Secretary of State, and President Obama had a wonderful visit to Turkey. And all of that is to confirm the strength and importance of our partnership and alliance. We have a lot of work to do together. Turkey, the United States, and the entire global community certainly face a great number of challenges, but we also see opportunities. So our message coming out of the meeting today and our prior meetings is that we\'re going to deepen and strengthen our cooperation on an ongoing basis, because we believe that both Turkey and the United States have unique roles to play.','Thank you...againFyi Secretary Clinton\'s remarks at her Friday press conference with the Turkish Foreign Minister continued this Administration\'s excellent efforts to restore the credibility of the U.S. with Greece and Cyprus ? which will lead to important progress in the region. As you know, the Bush Administration consistently hid and defended actions by Turkey that were injurious to Cyprus and Greece, inconsistent with American values and principals, and also not in Turkey\'s best interests. We highlighted for the top leaders in our community that Secretary Clinton once again in front of the Turkish Foreign Minister, called for a \"bi-zonal and bi-communal federation\" for Cyprus as well as expressed the United States\' strong support for \"freedom of religion.\" With Secretary Clinton and others doing these kinds of things, America is moving to correct the biggest road block to a Cyprus settlement ? restoring American credibility with the Greek-Cypriots which was badly lost during the Bush Administration. Keep up the great work! Andy Manatos and Mike Manatos THE NATIONAL COORDINATED EFFORT OF HELLENES (CEH) 1100 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 393-7790 [fax] (202) 628-0225 E-mail: CoordinatedEffort@IVIanatos.com Remarks With Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC June 5, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Minister Davutoglu and I just had a very productive, broad-ranging, comprehensive discussion. And it is a great privilege to welcome him here to the State Department within the very first weeks of his having been appointed foreign minister. Of course, I was very honored to have gone to Turkey very early in my term as Secretary of State, and President Obama had a wonderful visit to Turkey. And all of that is to confirm the strength and importance of our partnership and alliance. We have a lot of work to do together. Turkey, the United States, and the entire global community certainly face a great number of challenges, but we also see opportunities. So our message coming out of the meeting today and our prior meetings is that we\'re going to deepen and strengthen our cooperation on an ongoing basis, because we believe that both Turkey and the United States have unique roles to play.'),(9.981665333594552,4.990832666797276,2500,'George_W._Bush',17,2,'1877 - C05762349.txt','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, The Settlements Myth, is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the road map for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements). Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the construction line of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain existing major Israeli population centers in the West Bank on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . . One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an agreed outcome of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the construction line, saying that within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria. However, there never were any agreed principles of settlement activities. Moreover, the effort to define the construction line was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, \"The Settlements Myth,\" is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the \"road map\" for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: \"GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements).\" Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley; President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon; and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the \"construction line\" of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain \"existing major Israeli population centers\" in the West Bank \"on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . .\" One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an \"agreed outcome\" of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the \"construction line,\" saying that \"within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria.\" However, there never were any \"agreed principles of settlement activities.\" Moreover, the effort to define the \"construction line\" was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'George_W._Bush',17,1,'1904 - C05762424.txt','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM This is not appropriate time for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so, Socarides says. Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification. Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military. Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton Andy Towle and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans, Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors. And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM \"This is not appropriate time\" for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. \"The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so,\" Socarides says. \"Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification.\" Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. \"The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military.\" Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton; Andy Towle; and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. \"One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans,\" Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. \"This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors.\" And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he \"will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'George_W._Bush',17,1,'1943 - C05762522.txt','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitledIsrael\'s Lawyer, in which Aaron argued For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney... I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer. Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the I was there and I know what happened. An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.) But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the facts in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s disengagement from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949. 61','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitled\"Israel\'s Lawyer,\" in which Aaron argued \"For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney...\" I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled \"The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer.\" Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the \"I was there and I know what happened.\" An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: \"Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.\") But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the \"facts\" in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s \"disengagement\" from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: \"In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949.\" 61'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'George_W._Bush',17,1,'2035 - C05762667.txt','fyi. will get you my draft & comments tomorrow. Sidhttp://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1284.xml?ReleaselD=1347&What=&strArea=&strTime=0 hnt this page Close window Release Detail July 7, 2009 - Obama\'s Approval Drops In Ohio - Critical Swing State, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds 2010 Senate Race Tips Slightly To Democrats Word format President Barack Obama gets a lackluster 49 - 44 percent approval rating in Ohio, considered by many to be the most important swing state in a presidential election, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. This is President Obama\'s lowest approval rating in any national or statewide Quinnipiac University poll since he was inaugurated and is down from 62 - 31 percent in a May 6 survey. By a small 48 - 46 percen t margin, voters disapprove of the way Obama is handling the economy, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University poll finds. This is down from a 57 - 36 percent approval May 6. A total of 66 percent of Ohio voters are somewhat dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the way things are going in the state, while 33 percent are very satisfied or somewhat satisfied, numbers that haven\'t changed since Obama was elected. In the race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring George Voinovich in 2010, Lee Fisher and Jennifer Brunner remain neck-and-neck for the Democratic nomination and both would defeat any of the GOP candidates if the election were today. The economy in Ohio is as bad as anywhere in America. These numbers indicate that for the first time voters have decided that President Barack Obama bears some responsibility for their problems, said Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. Until now voters have given President Obama high ratings on the economy, blaming former President George W. Bush for their problems. They might be taking out their frustration on President Obama, possibly deciding that the change he promised has not come as quickly as they expected. Ohio historically has been the prototypical swing state. One of the reasons Barack Obama won the p residency by such a wide margin is that he carried Ohio with 52 percent of the vote and captured the lion\'s share of independent votes, Brown added.','fyi. will get you my draft & comments tomorrow. Sidhttp://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1284.xml?ReleaselD=1347&What=&strArea=;&strTime=0 hnt this page Close window Release Detail July 7, 2009 - Obama\'s Approval Drops In Ohio - Critical Swing State, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; 2010 Senate Race Tips Slightly To Democrats Word format President Barack Obama gets a lackluster 49 - 44 percent approval rating in Ohio, considered by many to be the most important swing state in a presidential election, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. This is President Obama\'s lowest approval rating in any national or statewide Quinnipiac University poll since he was inaugurated and is down from 62 - 31 percent in a May 6 survey. By a small 48 - 46 percen t margin, voters disapprove of the way Obama is handling the economy, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University poll finds. This is down from a 57 - 36 percent approval May 6. A total of 66 percent of Ohio voters are \"somewhat dissatisfied\" or \"very dissatisfied\" with the way things are going in the state, while 33 percent are \"very satisfied\" or \"somewhat satisfied,\" numbers that haven\'t changed since Obama was elected. In the race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring George Voinovich in 2010, Lee Fisher and Jennifer Brunner remain neck-and-neck for the Democratic nomination and both would defeat any of the GOP candidates if the election were today. \"The economy in Ohio is as bad as anywhere in America. These numbers indicate that for the first time voters have decided that President Barack Obama bears some responsibility for their problems,\" said Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. \"Until now voters have given President Obama high ratings on the economy, blaming former President George W. Bush for their problems. They might be taking out their frustration on President Obama, possibly deciding that the change he promised has not come as quickly as they expected.\" \"Ohio historically has been the prototypical swing state. One of the reasons Barack Obama won the p residency by such a wide margin is that he carried Ohio with 52 percent of the vote and captured the lion\'s share of independent votes,\" Brown added.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'George_W._Bush',17,1,'2265 - C05763045.txt','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationDo you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2)Sen Richard Lugar 3)Sen Daniel Inouye 4)Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984 5)Amb Nicholas Platt: former foreign service officer, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1987-1991 6)Amb Frank Wisner: served as Vice Chairman for AIG until retiring in Feb 09, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1991-1992 7)Richard Armitage: former Deputy Secretary of State involved in the Valerie Plame scandal after acknowledging that he was the one responsible for leaking Plame\'s name to the press 8)Rep Steve Austria (R-OH): first Filipino-American congressman 9)A/S Kurt Campbell 10)Amb Kristie Kenney: current Ambassador to the Philippines Let me know your thoughts or if you need any additional information.','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationDo you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2)Sen Richard Lugar 3)Sen Daniel Inouye 4)Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984 5)Amb Nicholas Platt: former foreign service officer, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1987-1991 6)Amb Frank Wisner: served as Vice Chairman for AIG until retiring in Feb 09, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1991-1992 7)Richard Armitage: former Deputy Secretary of State; involved in the Valerie Plame scandal after acknowledging that he was the one responsible for leaking Plame\'s name to the press 8)Rep Steve Austria (R-OH): first Filipino-American congressman 9)A/S Kurt Campbell 10)Amb Kristie Kenney: current Ambassador to the Philippines Let me know your thoughts or if you need any additional information.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'George_W._Bush',17,1,'2352 - C05763231.txt','White House Counsel\'s Job at StakeFYI WSJ White House Counsel\'s Job at Stake By BY EVAN PEREZ WASHINGTON Obama administration officials are holding discussions that could result in White House counsel Gregory Craig leaving his post, following a rocky tenure, people familiar with the matter said. Mr. Craig, the top lawyer at the White House and a close aide to President Barack Obama, has helped lead the administration\'s efforts on several national-security issues that once enjoyed popularity but have since become become political liabilities for Mr. Obama. View Full Image President Barack Obama meets with White House counsel Gregory Craig, right, in the Oval Office in June. These include the closure of the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the release of Bush administration-era national-security documents, and efforts to find legal ways to indefinitely hold some detainees who can\'t be put on trial. The decision to close the Guantanamo facility became a political problem for Mr. Obama when concerns arose that some of the detainees would be released into the U.S. and the public soured on the move. Mr. Craig didn\'t respond to questions about his job as White House counsel for this article. The people familiar with the matter said a final decision hasn\'t been made. In a statement, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina said: We\'ve addressed these rumors before. They are nothing more than typical Washington parlor games. It\'s disappointing that while we are focused on','White House Counsel\'s Job at StakeFYI WSJ White House Counsel\'s Job at Stake By BY EVAN PEREZ WASHINGTON Obama administration officials are holding discussions that could result in White House counsel Gregory Craig leaving his post, following a rocky tenure, people familiar with the matter said. Mr. Craig, the top lawyer at the White House and a close aide to President Barack Obama, has helped lead the administration\'s efforts on several national-security issues that once enjoyed popularity but have since become become political liabilities for Mr. Obama. View Full Image President Barack Obama meets with White House counsel Gregory Craig, right, in the Oval Office in June. These include the closure of the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the release of Bush administration-era national-security documents, and efforts to find legal ways to indefinitely hold some detainees who can\'t be put on trial. The decision to close the Guantanamo facility became a political problem for Mr. Obama when concerns arose that some of the detainees would be released into the U.S. and the public soured on the move. Mr. Craig didn\'t respond to questions about his job as White House counsel for this article. The people familiar with the matter said a final decision hasn\'t been made. In a statement, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina said: \"We\'ve addressed these rumors before. They are nothing more than typical Washington parlor games. It\'s disappointing that while we are focused on'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'George_W._Bush',17,1,'2466 - C05763800.txt','from today\'s Financial Times....Financial Times FT.com FT .com FINANCIAL \'11114ES COMMENT Clinton can deliver a tough message to India By Strobe Talbott Published: July 16 2009 20:06 When Hillary Clinton arrives in India on Friday, the US secretary of state will no doubt strike the upbeat tone that befits relations between the world\'s two largest democracies. But she is expected also to engage her hosts candidly on two issues that have been contentious in the past and may be in future: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. In both areas, President Barack Obama\'s positions are radically different from his predecessor\'s. Unlike George W. Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265','from today\'s Financial Times....Financial Times FT.com FT .com FINANCIAL \'11114ES COMMENT Clinton can deliver a tough message to India By Strobe Talbott Published: July 16 2009 20:06 When Hillary Clinton arrives in India on Friday, the US secretary of state will no doubt strike the upbeat tone that befits relations between the world\'s two largest democracies. But she is expected also to engage her hosts candidly on two issues that have been contentious in the past and may be in future: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. In both areas, President Barack Obama\'s positions are radically different from his predecessor\'s. Unlike George W. Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'George_W._Bush',17,1,'2474 - C05763811.txt','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years, Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side. U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. \"I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years,\" Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. \"This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side.\" U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing; U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, \"we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements,\" Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'George_W._Bush',17,1,'2764 - C05764432.txt','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her defense of Hillary in her essay Obama\'s Other Wife was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the team of rivals cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her \"defense\" of Hillary in her essay \"Obama\'s Other Wife\" was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the \"team of rivals\" cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'George_W._Bush',17,1,'2887 - C05764643.txt','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'George_W._Bush',17,1,'3211 - C05765609.txt','WowHe had little record but lots of rhetoric -- much of it morally stirring and beautifully written, Richard Cohen writes in his Washington Post column. As president, though, he has tried so hard to be the un-George Bush that the former president\'s overweening moralism -- his insistence on seeing things as either black or white -- has become an Obama gray. Human rights in general has been treated as if it\'s a Republican idea. Obama should reread his Philadelphia speech. He\'ll find a good man there. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/23/AR2009112302 897.html','Wow\"He had little record but lots of rhetoric -- much of it morally stirring and beautifully written,\" Richard Cohen writes in his Washington Post column. \"As president, though, he has tried so hard to be the un-George Bush that the former president\'s overweening moralism -- his insistence on seeing things as either black or white -- has become an Obama gray. Human rights in general has been treated as if it\'s a Republican idea. Obama should reread his Philadelphia speech. He\'ll find a good man there.\" http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/23/AR2009112302 897.html'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'George_W._Bush',17,1,'3273 - C05765761.txt','FYI: Les Gelb: Amateur Hour at the White Househttp://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to throw its weight around. What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make demands on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect deliverables on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.','FYI: Les Gelb: \"Amateur Hour at the White House\"http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to \"throw its weight around.\" What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make \"demands\" on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect \"deliverables\" on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'George_Weissman',3,1,'1589 - C05761424.txt','Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- its leaking out (see Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see email I recieved below)email I recieved below) Fyi *I/0e rs* Heads up -- A friend just sent this to me. Does anyone have any intel? This is a huge step and kudos to Sec. Clinton for expending the political capital to be the first federal agency to do this! FYI. Berman just spoke about it. ?Enact two items sought by the Foreign Service: elimination of a rule that inadvertently reduces the pay of officers serving overseas by as much as 20 percent, and extension to same-sex partners of the benefits given to spouses and their families, such as access to U.S. health care and moving expenses. This last provision is likely to provoke GOP objections. I don\'t have the source my friend used, but hopefully some of you might. If this is true (which I hope it is), we have to start gearing up for the battle to support her now! Yours in the struggle for equality, + Phil* Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w:212.949.5800 m: --001636c5a8d1a9d288046a5af203-- Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- its leaking out (see Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see email I recieved below)email I recieved below) Fyi *I/0e rs* Heads up -- A friend just sent this to me. Does anyone have any intel? This is a huge step and kudos to Sec. Clinton for expending the political capital to be the first federal agency to do this! FYI. Berman just spoke about it. ?Enact two items sought by the Foreign Service: elimination of a rule that inadvertently reduces the pay of officers serving overseas by as much as 20 percent, and extension to same-sex partners of the benefits given to spouses and their families, such as access to U.S. health care and moving expenses. This last provision is likely to provoke GOP objections. I don\'t have the source my friend used, but hopefully some of you might. If this is true (which I hope it is), we have to start gearing up for the battle to support her now! Yours in the struggle for equality, + Phil* Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w:212.949.5800 m: --001636c5a8d1a9d288046a5af203-- Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'George_Weissman',3,1,'1597 - C05761437.txt','LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT.Whoo hoo! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT. On Monday I posted that Rep. Howard Berman had introduced the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (H.R. 2410) late last week, which covers a broad range of foreign policy and diplomacy issues, one of which is to end the long-standing practice of excluding the committed partners of Foreign Service officers from the benefits routinely provided to the spouses and children of officers serving abroad. q12-oday, news of developments in that area: Berman, in a hearing on funding for the Foreign Service, said he would drop ? his legislative bid as \'it is my expectation, based on very recent conversations, that the Secretary of State will move forward with implementing all of the benefits provided in that provision in the very near future.\' The congressman invited to the hearing Michael Guest, the former US ambassador to Romania who in 2007 left the Foreign Service, citing unfair treatment of his partner. In February, Rep. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter co-signed by Senators Russ Feingold and Ron Wyden, and Rep. Ileana Ros- Lehtinen to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asking that inequities be remedied. Clinton said that such remedies were on a fast timeline. Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m --001636c5b5264ec217046a5fee7c--','LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT.Whoo hoo! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT. On Monday I posted that Rep. Howard Berman had introduced the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (H.R. 2410) late last week, which covers a broad range of foreign policy and diplomacy issues, one of which is to \"end the long-standing practice of excluding the committed partners of Foreign Service officers from the benefits routinely provided to the spouses and children of officers serving abroad.\" q12-oday, news of developments in that area: \"Berman, in a hearing on funding for the Foreign Service, said he would drop ? his legislative bid as \'it is my expectation, based on very recent conversations, that the Secretary of State will move forward with implementing all of the benefits provided in that provision in the very near future.\' The congressman invited to the hearing Michael Guest, the former US ambassador to Romania who in 2007 left the Foreign Service, citing unfair treatment of his partner.\" In February, Rep. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter co-signed by Senators Russ Feingold and Ron Wyden, and Rep. Ileana Ros- Lehtinen to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asking that inequities be remedied. Clinton said that such remedies were \"on a fast timeline.\" Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m --001636c5b5264ec217046a5fee7c--'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'George_Weissman',3,1,'1599 - C05761439.txt','Are you getting ready to do something on g/1 employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see email I recieved below)email I recieved below) Fyi *1/0ers* Heads up -- A friend just sent this to me. Does anyone have any intel? This is a huge step and kudos to Sec. Clinton for expending the political capital to be the first federal agency to do this! FYI. Berman just spoke about it. ?Enact two items sought by the Foreign Service: elimination of a rule that inadvertently reduces the pay of officers serving overseas by as much as 20 percent, and extension to same-sex partners of the benefits given to spouses and their families, such as access to U.S. health care and moving expenses. This last provision is likely to provoke GOP objections. I don\'t have the source my friend used, but hopefully some of you might. If this is true (which I hope it is), we have to start gearing up for the battle to support her now! Yours in the struggle for equality, + Phil* Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m: --001636c5a8d1a9d288046a5af203-- Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Are you getting ready to do something on g/1 employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see email I recieved below)email I recieved below) Fyi *1/0ers* Heads up -- A friend just sent this to me. Does anyone have any intel? This is a huge step and kudos to Sec. Clinton for expending the political capital to be the first federal agency to do this! FYI. Berman just spoke about it. ?Enact two items sought by the Foreign Service: elimination of a rule that inadvertently reduces the pay of officers serving overseas by as much as 20 percent, and extension to same-sex partners of the benefits given to spouses and their families, such as access to U.S. health care and moving expenses. This last provision is likely to provoke GOP objections. I don\'t have the source my friend used, but hopefully some of you might. If this is true (which I hope it is), we have to start gearing up for the battle to support her now! Yours in the struggle for equality, + Phil* Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m: --001636c5a8d1a9d288046a5af203-- Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'George_Yeo',1,1,'2141 - C05762814.txt','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911 this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said we told the scholars not to rush this project. I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, have you collected the material? He said yes. I asked, external sources? He','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering; there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years; Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out; if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself; its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that; then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms; Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911; this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said \"we told the scholars not to rush this project\". I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, \"have you collected the material?\" He said yes. I asked, \"external sources?\" He'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Georgia_(country)',8,1,'153 - C05739739.txt','NATOI\'m heading back from meetings on women, peace and security at NATO. The chief implementer of WPS at DOD also traveled with me. It was extremely productive. SG Rasmussen chaired a meeting on 1325 today of all the NATO member and partner ambassadors incl DaIcier. The new NATO special rep for 1325 -- the position sponsored by Norway and approved at the Chicago summit ? gave her inaugural address, and my DOD colleague and I discussed the US efforts both generally and in Afghanistan. We were followed by extensive remarks from the NATO ambassadors, all of whom touched on the importance of women\'s role in security and NATO\'s mission, as well as applauded US leadership. Many mentioned you in their interventions! The ambs from Serbia, Azerbaijan and Georgia pointed to their own national action plans (their existence was a surprise to us), as well as the new structures they have put in place to implement them. The ambassador from Azerbaijan even said that he is hopeful women will contribute to ending their regional conflict (I will tell Morningstar). The new special rep - a seasoned diplomat who knows her way around NATO --- wanted me to ten you how much you have inspired her -- something I hear everywhere! I\'m confident our NATO visit also served to reinforce the importance of the NAP and the US role with our own people both at NATO and DOD. I was sorry to miss the discussion with ASSK but there are more events with her tomw. We are working hard on getting the engagement of Burmese women into the formal peace structures being put in place to end the ethnic conflicts. I also met with Vivian Redding at the EU who, despite her efforts, is unlikely to get a quota for women on public boards of directors adopted. She too expressed her admiration of you and your leadership. In addition to everything that\'s been said about Chris Stevens, he really understood the important role the women in Libya were playing in peace and security. Whenever I met with Libyan women at meetings in the region, they went out of their way to tell me how much he supported them and how much affection they had for him. Such an awful loss. You\'ve been magnificent throughout all this, despite how wrenching it\'s been.','NATOI\'m heading back from meetings on women, peace and security at NATO. The chief implementer of WPS at DOD also traveled with me. It was extremely productive. SG Rasmussen chaired a meeting on 1325 today of all the NATO member and partner ambassadors incl DaIcier. The new NATO special rep for 1325 -- the position sponsored by Norway and approved at the Chicago summit ? gave her inaugural address, and my DOD colleague and I discussed the US efforts both generally and in Afghanistan. We were followed by extensive remarks from the NATO ambassadors, all of whom touched on the importance of women\'s role in security and NATO\'s mission, as well as applauded US leadership. Many mentioned you in their interventions! The ambs from Serbia, Azerbaijan and Georgia pointed to their own national action plans (their existence was a surprise to us), as well as the new structures they have put in place to implement them. The ambassador from Azerbaijan even said that he is hopeful women will contribute to ending their regional conflict (I will tell Morningstar). The new special rep - a seasoned diplomat who knows her way around NATO --- wanted me to ten you how much you have inspired her -- something I hear everywhere! I\'m confident our NATO visit also served to reinforce the importance of the NAP and the US role with our own people both at NATO and DOD. I was sorry to miss the discussion with ASSK but there are more events with her tomw. We are working hard on getting the engagement of Burmese women into the formal peace structures being put in place to end the ethnic conflicts. I also met with Vivian Redding at the EU who, despite her efforts, is unlikely to get a quota for women on public boards of directors adopted. She too expressed her admiration of you and your leadership. In addition to everything that\'s been said about Chris Stevens, he really understood the important role the women in Libya were playing in peace and security. Whenever I met with Libyan women at meetings in the region, they went out of their way to tell me how much he supported them and how much affection they had for him. Such an awful loss. You\'ve been magnificent throughout all this, despite how wrenching it\'s been.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Georgia_(country)',8,1,'2290 - C05763089.txt','UpdateRELEASE IN PART B1,1.4(B),1.4(D) Russians saying that lavrov could talk after 10:30 am but phil sent message below and doesn\'t think u need to call any longer. Bill burns concurs. Ok to tell them no need for a call? They r supposedly tracking lavrov down on vacation. 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 EUMM reported no overnight incidents and Georgian Interior Ministry concurs. We are still seeking solid confirmation of all this and conveying messages to parties but with things moving in right direction I don\'t think S-Lay call is any longer necessary. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 08/01/2024','UpdateRELEASE IN PART B1,1.4(B),1.4(D) Russians saying that lavrov could talk after 10:30 am but phil sent message below and doesn\'t think u need to call any longer. Bill burns concurs. Ok to tell them no need for a call? They r supposedly tracking lavrov down on vacation. 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 EUMM reported no overnight incidents and Georgian Interior Ministry concurs. We are still seeking solid confirmation of all this and conveying messages to parties but with things moving in right direction I don\'t think S-Lay call is any longer necessary. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 08/01/2024'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Georgia_(country)',8,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Georgia_(country)',8,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Georgia_(country)',8,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Georgia_(country)',8,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Georgia_(country)',8,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Georgia_(country)',8,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Georgia_(U.S._state)',1,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Gerald_Feehery',7,1,'2039 - C05762672.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationHold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationHold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Gerald_Feehery',7,1,'2042 - C05762678.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationDoes this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationDoes this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Gerald_Feehery',7,1,'2044 - C05762680.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationI suspect they would prefer more $ for Little Havana. Does this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationI suspect they would prefer more $ for Little Havana. Does this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Gerald_Feehery',7,1,'3549 - C05766230.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationKerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationKerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Gerald_Feehery',7,1,'3551 - C05766232.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationWhat took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationWhat took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Gerald_Feehery',7,1,'3553 - C05766234.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationFyi Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationFyi Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Gerald_Feehery',7,1,'3554 - C05766235.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationCan we get him confirmed tonight? I suspect they would prefer more $ for Little Havana. Does this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationCan we get him confirmed tonight? I suspect they would prefer more $ for Little Havana. Does this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Gerald_Ratner',28,1,'1080 - C05760321.txt','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall, he was expected to say that Reagan\'s constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, \"The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall,\" he was expected to say that Reagan\'s \"constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom\" undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Gerald_Ratner',28,1,'1163 - C05760429.txt','cairo +15 speech in early januaryLona---Could we be ready to do on or before 12/18? I\'m reluctant to schedule for early Jan. Also if we did in Dec, would coincide w Copenhagen. Assume this is something you want to do that we can lock on a date? About six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NG0s, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th-8th if that works on your end. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State','cairo +15 speech in early januaryLona---Could we be ready to do on or before 12/18? I\'m reluctant to schedule for early Jan. Also if we did in Dec, would coincide w Copenhagen. Assume this is something you want to do that we can lock on a date? About six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NG0s, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th-8th if that works on your end. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Gerald_Ratner',28,1,'1191 - C05760487.txt','Guinea/MadagascarI agree on both, but wonder can we abstain on the first? Also, I have not rec\'d the speech draft. Should I have ? There are a number of different possibilities for how the decision on the Guinea/Madagascar credentials may go tomorrow. (It is Zambia and Tanzania bringing the challenge on behalf of the AU.) I was under the impression that we would not have to vote on the potential credentials challenges. We may have to. We may have to vote on a motion to *deny* them credentials and exclude them. For the moment, the guidance is to vote to credential all countries ? including these two ? as is customary, while conducting outreach with Tanzania, Zambia, and the AU to explain that we have our own imperatives but we support the fact that they are taking a principled stand. We may have to vote on a motion to *defer* decision, which would allow them to be seated and vote but would not formally grant credentials. For the moment, the guidance is to potentially support such a motion ? this was the practice with respect to South Africa between 1983 and 1994. Everyone is in the same place on this. Ultimately, however, the whole thing may die of its own weight. This is probably the most likely outcome.','Guinea/MadagascarI agree on both, but wonder can we abstain on the first? Also, I have not rec\'d the speech draft. Should I have ? There are a number of different possibilities for how the decision on the Guinea/Madagascar credentials may go tomorrow. (It is Zambia and Tanzania bringing the challenge on behalf of the AU.) I was under the impression that we would not have to vote on the potential credentials challenges. We may have to. We may have to vote on a motion to *deny* them credentials and exclude them. For the moment, the guidance is to vote to credential all countries ? including these two ? as is customary, while conducting outreach with Tanzania, Zambia, and the AU to explain that we have our own imperatives but we support the fact that they are taking a principled stand. We may have to vote on a motion to *defer* decision, which would allow them to be seated and vote but would not formally grant credentials. For the moment, the guidance is to potentially support such a motion ? this was the practice with respect to South Africa between 1983 and 1994. Everyone is in the same place on this. Ultimately, however, the whole thing may die of its own weight. This is probably the most likely outcome.'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Gerald_Ratner',28,1,'1218 - C05760526.txt','Speechsullivanij@state.gov B6 Thanks for all your hard work on this difficult speech to get it as right as possible. Here are a few comments and questions: We need to work in reference and quotes from POTUS Nobel speech near the top. I haven\'t read it yet so not sure what\'s most appriopriate. Since the speech alluded to some of the same ground, should we be explicit in asserting that this speech further clarifies/expands/explains what this Admin means by human rights? The points about us not being perfect and the existence of evil in the POTUS speech should be woven in more here too. For example, in discussion on p.7 about Japanese internment, etc. In the section about supporting individual defenders, should mention that we did that thru State Dept ceremony honoring brave women and applaud others like Vital Voices and RFK memorial who do same. Tell story about how I was asked to mention the name of a Guatemala activist in my sppech to the parliament there because the attention might literally save her life. Look forward to further discussion later today.','Speechsullivanij@state.gov B6 Thanks for all your hard work on this difficult speech to get it as right as possible. Here are a few comments and questions: We need to work in reference and quotes from POTUS Nobel speech near the top. I haven\'t read it yet so not sure what\'s most appriopriate. Since the speech alluded to some of the same ground, should we be explicit in asserting that this speech further clarifies/expands/explains what this Admin means by human rights? The points about us not being perfect and the existence of evil in the POTUS speech should be woven in more here too. For example, in discussion on p.7 about Japanese internment, etc. In the section about supporting individual defenders, should mention that we did that thru State Dept ceremony honoring brave women and applaud others like Vital Voices and RFK memorial who do same. Tell story about how I was asked to mention the name of a Guatemala activist in my sppech to the parliament there because the attention might literally save her life. Look forward to further discussion later today.'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Gerald_Ratner',28,1,'1714 - C05761738.txt','NYUFyi in case you wanted to see raw input Thanks for the opportunity to suggest a line or two - 1. As a Yankees fan (though not as expert as Kris), and an eyewitness to the cap fiasco, I share everyone\'s sensitivity to sports references. But I\'m not dead set against trying to leverage that sensitivity in a self- deprecating, appropriately funny way. A couple thoughts along those lines: a. As you can see, I resisted the urge to wear my Yankees cap. b. (if the stage is set up near, for example, second base substitute whatever part of the field she\'s near) This is about as close as I\'m going to get to playing second base for the Yankees c. I kind of feel at home here in Yankee Stadium, because ever since January, I\'ve been playing on a team with a bunch of guys wearing pinstripes. (on the other hand, I\'m a little concerned about suggesting that the 1923 team looked the same, talked the same, and came from the same cities and towns - seems to be a little dismissive of a team that included such outsized personalities as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Also, saying Today\'s Yankees play with the strength of a global team could provoke an unintended laugh because they are playing so poorly this year, so far. Maybe safer to broaden it to all of baseball - like Major League Baseball is comprised of truly global teams. And the I don\'t care whether you bring us home a World Series seems like stretching too far for a sports metaphor, but in a way that doesn\'t really make sense in context. maybe better as I have every confidence that you will. ..You are starting your post-graduate life on a field of dreams, and you have every reason to believe that your own dreams of a better world can come true. (or something akin to that). 2. I think the speech could benefit from one clear soundbite that more succinctly captures the essence of her remarks. More of a clarion call to service, something like: ...And I hope some of you will join our ranks. But the State Department cannot go up against the great challenges of our time alone. And so my message to you today is this: be the special envoys of your ideals, using the vast communications tools at your disposal to help advance the interests of this nation and every nation. Be citizen ambassadors in the course of your personal and professional lives, helping to forge partnerships built on mutual interest in the face of global crises. By creating diplomatic social networks, you isz','NYUFyi in case you wanted to see raw input Thanks for the opportunity to suggest a line or two - 1. As a Yankees fan (though not as expert as Kris), and an eyewitness to the \"cap\" fiasco, I share everyone\'s sensitivity to sports references. But I\'m not dead set against trying to leverage that sensitivity in a self- deprecating, appropriately funny way. A couple thoughts along those lines: a. \"As you can see, I resisted the urge to wear my Yankees cap.\" b. (if the stage is set up near, for example, second base; substitute whatever part of the field she\'s near) \"This is about as close as I\'m going to get to playing second base for the Yankees\" c. \"I kind of feel at home here in Yankee Stadium, because ever since January, I\'ve been playing on a team with a bunch of guys wearing pinstripes.\" (on the other hand, I\'m a little concerned about suggesting that the 1923 team \"looked the same, talked the same, and came from the same cities and towns\" - seems to be a little dismissive of a team that included such outsized personalities as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Also, saying \"Today\'s Yankees play with the strength of a global team\" could provoke an unintended laugh because they are playing so poorly this year, so far. Maybe safer to broaden it to all of baseball - like \"Major League Baseball is comprised of truly global teams.\" And the \"I don\'t care whether you bring us home a World Series\" seems like stretching too far for a sports metaphor, but in a way that doesn\'t really make sense in context. maybe better as \"I have every confidence that you will. ..You are starting your post-graduate life on a field of dreams, and you have every reason to believe that your own dreams of a better world can come true.\" (or something akin to that). 2. I think the speech could benefit from one clear \"soundbite\" that more succinctly captures the essence of her remarks. More of a clarion call to service, something like: \"...And I hope some of you will join our ranks. But the State Department cannot go up against the great challenges of our time alone. And so my message to you today is this: be the special envoys of your ideals, using the vast communications tools at your disposal to help advance the interests of this nation and every nation. Be citizen ambassadors in the course of your personal and professional lives, helping to forge partnerships built on mutual interest in the face of global crises. By creating diplomatic social networks, you isz'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Gerald_Ratner',28,1,'1768 - C05761859.txt','Concept Paper for World Food Prize Remarks - Attached and Below (Drafted by MeganRooney) Attachments: world food prize concept note 060609.doc June 6,2009 11:30am Rooney (x7-7203, CONCEPT NOTE FOR WORLD FOOD PRIZE CEREMONY Thursday, June 11, 2009 This speech is an opportunity to signal the urgency of the problem of global hunger connect it to an array of global issues, including economic development, health and education, expanding opportunity for women, and political stability and declare the Administration\'s commitment to tackling hunger at its roots, through effective and efficient collaboration with an array of partners. Additionally, your remarks can point to a shift from past approaches by emphasizing the need to support local solutions and focus on long-term sustainability to help people feed themselves and reduce the need for emergency assistance down the road. The speech could be framed as follows: THE PRIZE AND PRIZE-WINNER You can begin by announcing the winner of the 2009 World Food Prize, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta. He has a remarkable story: born in a mud hut in Ethiopia, he got his PhD from Purdue University in plant breeding and genetics and developed strains of sorghum that are drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resistant to the Striga weed, which devastates crops across Africa. Outside the lab, he helped start the Sudanese commercial seed industry developed systems to produce, certify, and market hybrid seeds and educated farmers about the use of fertilizers and soil and water conservation. And he has trained and inspired the next generation of African agricultural scientists. A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: FROM LAB TO FARM TO MARKET TO TABLE Dr. Ejeta\'s work reflects the breadth of this issue and the comprehensive approach needed to address it?one that connects the labs where new seed technologies are developed.., the fields where small-scale farmers labor to feed their families and make a living.., the markets where food is bought and sold... and the homes where people get the nourishment they need to thrive. In many places, that food chain is broken. One billion people worldwide woke up hungry this morning and will go to sleep hungry tonight. Chronic hunger threatens health, while making it harder for people to work and students to learn, which in turn stunts economic development. Last year\'s food riots demonstrated that when food is scarce, political stability is threatened. 44','Concept Paper for World Food Prize Remarks - Attached and Below (Drafted by MeganRooney) Attachments: world food prize concept note 060609.doc June 6,2009 11:30am Rooney (x7-7203, CONCEPT NOTE FOR WORLD FOOD PRIZE CEREMONY Thursday, June 11, 2009 This speech is an opportunity to signal the urgency of the problem of global hunger; connect it to an array of global issues, including economic development, health and education, expanding opportunity for women, and political stability; and declare the Administration\'s commitment to tackling hunger at its roots, through effective and efficient collaboration with an array of partners. Additionally, your remarks can point to a shift from past approaches by emphasizing the need to support local solutions and focus on long-term sustainability to help people feed themselves and reduce the need for emergency assistance down the road. The speech could be framed as follows: THE PRIZE AND PRIZE-WINNER You can begin by announcing the winner of the 2009 World Food Prize, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta. He has a remarkable story: born in a mud hut in Ethiopia, he got his PhD from Purdue University in plant breeding and genetics and developed strains of sorghum that are drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resistant to the Striga weed, which devastates crops across Africa. Outside the lab, he helped start the Sudanese commercial seed industry; developed systems to produce, certify, and market hybrid seeds; and educated farmers about the use of fertilizers and soil and water conservation. And he has trained and inspired the next generation of African agricultural scientists. A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: FROM LAB TO FARM TO MARKET TO TABLE Dr. Ejeta\'s work reflects the breadth of this issue and the comprehensive approach needed to address it?one that connects the labs where new seed technologies are developed.., the fields where small-scale farmers labor to feed their families and make a living.., the markets where food is bought and sold... and the homes where people get the nourishment they need to thrive. In many places, that food chain is broken. One billion people worldwide woke up hungry this morning and will go to sleep hungry tonight. Chronic hunger threatens health, while making it harder for people to work and students to learn, which in turn stunts economic development. Last year\'s food riots demonstrated that when food is scarce, political stability is threatened. 44'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Gerald_Ratner',28,1,'1795 - C05761909.txt','The speech hit a home run todayFYI Thank you! Dr. Allan E. Goodman President and CEO Institute of International Education 809 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017-3580 Phone: Fax: (212)984-5566 INi1 $Xl( 0,h Anniversary Learn more about IIE and our work. Visit us online today! www.iie.orq Fulbright Program: www.fulbrightonline.org / Scholar Rescue Fund: www.iie.org/srf IIE Membership Network: www.iienetwork.orq IIE Publications: vovw.iiebooks.org / Your Definitive Study Abroad Resources: www.iiepassport.orq 11','The speech hit a home run todayFYI Thank you! Dr. Allan E. Goodman President and CEO Institute of International Education 809 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017-3580 Phone: Fax: (212)984-5566 INi1 $Xl( 0,h Anniversary Learn more about IIE and our work. Visit us online today! www.iie.orq Fulbright Program: www.fulbrightonline.org / Scholar Rescue Fund: www.iie.org/srf IIE Membership Network: www.iienetwork.orq IIE Publications: vovw.iiebooks.org / Your Definitive Study Abroad Resources: www.iiepassport.orq 11'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Gerald_Ratner',28,1,'1812 - C05761927.txt','Mtg w/ HRC tomorrowHeads up Cheryl, I need to see her alone. I won\'t be talking about the speech. AMS','Mtg w/ HRC tomorrowHeads up Cheryl, I need to see her alone. I won\'t be talking about the speech. AMS'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Gerald_Ratner',28,1,'2025 - C05762651.txt','speechAttachments: 2009-07-06_cfr draft[].].doc I faxed a new, slightly revised version of the speech to your house. It is also attached. 92','speechAttachments: 2009-07-06_cfr draft[].].doc I faxed a new, slightly revised version of the speech to your house. It is also attached. 92'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Gerald_Ratner',28,1,'2094 - C05762754.txt','Latest IterationConfidential fyi Cheryl, Jake, I owe you both an apology. I had a very productive flight (8-10 hours in a darkened quiet cabin is just what I needed) and finished Les Gelb\'s book -- it is astonishing how close our analyses are -- he says that foundation of US power is to catalyze others to get problems solved. HRC wanted me to make the speech harder and I see some very good ways to do that -- talking about assembling power coalitions to deal w/ troublesome states, a term Les uses. But I also had a chance to reread the frame that you put together, much more carefully. There are a number of very good things in it that I am going to try to work into a revision, or at least flag for how we can build off of this speech in subsequent speeches. I am sorry that I didn\'t see that in the press of trying to get to this point. I will have a revision by Sunday afternoon China time, which would allow her and you to see it Sunday morning. AM AMS: This document is the latest iteration I understand from Justin (who works at Chappaqua). I also understand that last night she was making changes to it but Justin did not get them so they may not be reflected in this draft. cdm 59','Latest IterationConfidential fyi Cheryl, Jake, I owe you both an apology. I had a very productive flight (8-10 hours in a darkened quiet cabin is just what I needed) and finished Les Gelb\'s book -- it is astonishing how close our analyses are -- he says that foundation of US power is to catalyze others to get problems solved. HRC wanted me to make the speech harder and I see some very good ways to do that -- talking about assembling power coalitions to deal w/ troublesome states, a term Les uses. But I also had a chance to reread the frame that you put together, much more carefully. There are a number of very good things in it that I am going to try to work into a revision, or at least flag for how we can build off of this speech in subsequent speeches. I am sorry that I didn\'t see that in the press of trying to get to this point. I will have a revision by Sunday afternoon China time, which would allow her and you to see it Sunday morning. AM AMS: This document is the latest iteration I understand from Justin (who works at Chappaqua). I also understand that last night she was making changes to it but Justin did not get them so they may not be reflected in this draft. cdm 59'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Gerald_Ratner',28,1,'2099 - C05762760.txt','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2.doc Attached is the latest version of the speech, incorporating comments from Sandy and Strobe, as well as edits from Cheryl and Anne-Marie and Lissa. While it has improved, it has also grown in length. It is now just a bit shorter than your Senate confirmation testimony. There are places to cut, but I want you to see it in full so you can make your own assessments. John Podesta will send a few additional thoughts later today or tomorrow ? the rest of his comments are captured in this revised text. Dennis is going to sharpen and hone the sections on the Middle East and Iran, and I will ask Holbrooke to work on the Af-Pak piece. I am available any time to discuss. 142','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2.doc Attached is the latest version of the speech, incorporating comments from Sandy and Strobe, as well as edits from Cheryl and Anne-Marie and Lissa. While it has improved, it has also grown in length. It is now just a bit shorter than your Senate confirmation testimony. There are places to cut, but I want you to see it in full so you can make your own assessments. John Podesta will send a few additional thoughts later today or tomorrow ? the rest of his comments are captured in this revised text. Dennis is going to sharpen and hone the sections on the Middle East and Iran, and I will ask Holbrooke to work on the Af-Pak piece. I am available any time to discuss. 142'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Gerald_Ratner',28,1,'2157 - C05762843.txt','Speech - PJ Crowley, Sandy, Summary SpeechBelow are PJ\'s comments/edits in this email (i.e., no attachment). All of Sandy\'s were incorporated in the draft you have except his point that: Finally, there needs to be a key para that sets forth the lens through which through which you want the speech to be seen. We actually are still awaiting George\'s comments on ME para. cdm','Speech - PJ Crowley, Sandy, Summary SpeechBelow are PJ\'s comments/edits in this email (i.e., no attachment). All of Sandy\'s were incorporated in the draft you have except his point that: \"Finally, there needs to be a key para that sets forth the lens through which through which you want the speech to be seen.\" We actually are still awaiting George\'s comments on ME para. cdm'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Gerald_Ratner',28,1,'2353 - C05763232.txt','12/21 Revisions to Internet Freedom SpeechThis looks fine and makes me sound like a techie (which is good, albeit a stretch). HRC: This is an early preview of the speech (which is still in progress). Let me know what you think conceptually after you read. Cdm SPEECH COVER PAGE INFORMATION FREEDOM SPEECH Lead Writer: Tomicah Tillemann Phone: 7-9842 / Email: tillemannts@state.gov VETTERS: PLEASE INITIAL HERE Folks, I\'ve attached the latest draft of the internet freedom speech. It should be ready for the Secretary. This version addresses issues raised in the last draft with three exceptions: B5','12/21 Revisions to Internet Freedom SpeechThis looks fine and makes me sound like a techie (which is good, albeit a stretch). HRC: This is an early preview of the speech (which is still in progress). Let me know what you think conceptually after you read. Cdm SPEECH COVER PAGE INFORMATION FREEDOM SPEECH Lead Writer: Tomicah Tillemann Phone: 7-9842 / Email: tillemannts@state.gov VETTERS: PLEASE INITIAL HERE Folks, I\'ve attached the latest draft of the internet freedom speech. It should be ready for the Secretary. This version addresses issues raised in the last draft with three exceptions: B5'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Gerald_Ratner',28,1,'2355 - C05763238.txt','12/21 Revisions to Internet Freedom SpeechIs there something magic about that date? Good - you good for us to sign off on giving a speech on 21 jan at newseum? This looks fine and makes me sound like a techie (which is good, albeit a stretch). HRC: This is an early preview of the speech (which is still in progress). Let me know what you think conceptually after you read. Cdm SPEECH COVER PAGE','12/21 Revisions to Internet Freedom SpeechIs there something magic about that date? Good - you good for us to sign off on giving a speech on 21 jan at newseum? This looks fine and makes me sound like a techie (which is good, albeit a stretch). HRC: This is an early preview of the speech (which is still in progress). Let me know what you think conceptually after you read. Cdm SPEECH COVER PAGE'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Gerald_Ratner',28,1,'2357 - C05763244.txt','Bullets on other potential Jan 21st Internet Freedom activitiesLet\'s lock it in asap. Thx. I am hoping to see draft of development speech today? HRC: Jan 21 is talismanic b/c it is before SOTU Below are other activities around the speech Alec and Co. would try tcrorchestrate. Given the scope, locking in the date is meaningful to do this well. cdm Bloggers roundtable Launch of 2 Innovation competitions (one for literacy, one for translation) Panel on technology in development (Raj and I would orchestrate) Release Internet Freedom Video','Bullets on other potential Jan 21st Internet Freedom activitiesLet\'s lock it in asap. Thx. I am hoping to see draft of development speech today? HRC: Jan 21 is talismanic b/c it is before SOTU Below are other activities around the speech Alec and Co. would try tcrorchestrate. Given the scope, locking in the date is meaningful to do this well. cdm Bloggers roundtable Launch of 2 Innovation competitions (one for literacy, one for translation) Panel on technology in development (Raj and I would orchestrate) Release Internet Freedom Video'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Gerald_Ratner',28,1,'2376 - C05763423.txt','THANK YOU!Strobe--I really appreciate your help on the speech, along w all of your advice. I just finished reading Engaging India which is a marvelous read and sober reminder of how hard this work is. You may have heard me plug it yesterday at CFR! So, thanks my friend, Hillary','THANK YOU!Strobe--I really appreciate your help on the speech, along w all of your advice. I just finished reading \"Engaging India\" which is a marvelous read and sober reminder of how hard this work is. You may have heard me plug it yesterday at CFR! So, thanks my friend, Hillary'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Gerald_Ratner',28,1,'2460 - C05763787.txt','Thank you!Thank you for your kind words -- it\'s an honor to work for you. In the words of some wise person I heard recently, now we have to deliver. Jake--i told you yesterday, but it bears repeating--you\'re doing a wonderful job. Not just on the speech, but all the work to establish and implement the priorities it represents. I\'m very grateful---Hillary 7g1','Thank you!Thank you for your kind words -- it\'s an honor to work for you. In the words of some wise person I heard recently, now we have to deliver. Jake--i told you yesterday, but it bears repeating--you\'re doing a wonderful job. Not just on the speech, but all the work to establish and implement the priorities it represents. I\'m very grateful---Hillary 7g1'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Gerald_Ratner',28,1,'2462 - C05763789.txt','Thank you!!Thanks so much. Safe travels in India and Thailand. I\'ll be getting the China S+ED ready! Derek---Thank you for all of your help and leadership on the speech and the policies it embodies. It is a delight working w you. All the best, Hillary 254','Thank you!!Thanks so much. Safe travels in India and Thailand. I\'ll be getting the China S+ED ready! Derek---Thank you for all of your help and leadership on the speech and the policies it embodies. It is a delight working w you. All the best, Hillary 254'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Gerald_Ratner',28,1,'2463 - C05763790.txt','Speech/Middle EastHRC: Back this morning from Asia. Congratulations on the speech. I think it came out great. And the reaction I have heard today has been very positive. Let raise an idea about how you could present the arrangement on settlements that you are seeking with Israel as I understand it, i.e. a moratorium coupled with allowances to complete a number of housing units. There are two ways: 1. To describe it as an agreement, explaining why the US has accepted an Israeli completion of a handful of units whose construction already has begun. This raises some concerns. It would represent U.S. legitimization of some (however small) Israeli activity in the West Bank and it would trigger Arab and Palestinian complaints that we had compromised, sowing doubts about our effectiveness. 2. The alternative would be for the administration to say: a. We have come a very long way, as Israel has made unprecedented commitments to the U.S. in terms of a settlements freeze. This is a very welcome development. b. We did not achieve all that we had hoped as Israel intends to complete a number of housing units. We have differences with the Israeli government on this matter which we have expressed to them.. ?c. That said, we are convinced that substantial progress has been made that warrants an immediate resumption of peace talks as well as Arab steps toward Israel that will help promote a two-state solution. This latter option retains our credibility, does not compromise our oft-stated position and allows us to move forward. Of course, I am around if you want to discuss. Good luck in India. They are very excited about your visit. Sandy','Speech/Middle EastHRC: Back this morning from Asia. Congratulations on the speech. I think it came out great. And the reaction I have heard today has been very positive. Let raise an idea about how you could present the arrangement on settlements that you are seeking with Israel as I understand it, i.e. a moratorium coupled with allowances to complete a number of housing units. There are two ways: 1. To describe it as an agreement, explaining why the US has accepted an Israeli completion of a handful of units whose construction already has begun. This raises some concerns. It would represent U.S. legitimization of some (however small) Israeli activity in the West Bank and it would trigger Arab and Palestinian complaints that we had compromised, sowing doubts about our effectiveness. 2. The alternative would be for the administration to say: a. We have come a very long way, as Israel has made unprecedented commitments to the U.S. in terms of a settlements freeze. This is a very welcome development. b. We did not achieve all that we had hoped as Israel intends to complete a number of housing units. We have differences with the Israeli government on this matter which we have expressed to them.. ?c. That said, we are convinced that substantial progress has been made that warrants an immediate resumption of peace talks as well as Arab steps toward Israel that will help promote a two-state solution. This latter option retains our credibility, does not compromise our oft-stated position and allows us to move forward. Of course, I am around if you want to discuss. Good luck in India. They are very excited about your visit. Sandy'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Gerald_Ratner',28,1,'2966 - C05764785.txt','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers, the FAO said. Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region, it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses, the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- \"may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers,\" the FAO said. \"Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region,\" it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. \"The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses,\" the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Gerald_Ratner',28,1,'3320 - C05765843.txt','cairo +15 speech in early januaryAbout six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NGOs, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th_8th if that works on your end. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State','cairo +15 speech in early januaryAbout six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NGOs, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th_8th if that works on your end. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Gerald_Ratner',28,1,'3337 - C05765864.txt','cairo +15 speech in early januaryYes, we can. Melanne would be happy to hear that! Lona---Could we be ready to do on or before 12/18? I\'m reluctant to schedule for early Jan. Also if we did in Dec, would coincide w Copenhagen. Assume this is something you want to do that we can lock on a date? About six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NGOs, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th-8th if that works on your end. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State','cairo +15 speech in early januaryYes, we can. Melanne would be happy to hear that! Lona---Could we be ready to do on or before 12/18? I\'m reluctant to schedule for early Jan. Also if we did in Dec, would coincide w Copenhagen. Assume this is something you want to do that we can lock on a date? About six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NGOs, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th-8th if that works on your end. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to the Secretary of State'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Gerald_Ratner',28,1,'3343 - C05765870.txt','cairo +15 speech in early januaryYes, we can. Melanne would be happy to hear that! Lona---Could we be ready to do on or before 12/18? I\'m reluctant to schedule for early Jan. Also if we did in Dec, would coincide w Copenhagen. Assume this is something you want to do that we can lock on a date? About six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NGOs, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th-8th if that works on your end.','cairo +15 speech in early januaryYes, we can. Melanne would be happy to hear that! Lona---Could we be ready to do on or before 12/18? I\'m reluctant to schedule for early Jan. Also if we did in Dec, would coincide w Copenhagen. Assume this is something you want to do that we can lock on a date? About six weeks ago, HRC agreed to give a speech commemorating the anniversary of the 1994 UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. I believe the actual anniversary is December 18th so frankly, if we did the speech in early January, we would not be that far off the mark. The idea would be to do this speech at State with the audience including the NGOs, Gates Foundation, UN, and Packard Foundations. This speech could send a message regarding the link between population and environmental sustainability and as a result, improve women\'s status and rights. I would love to give them January 6th-8th if that works on your end.'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Gerald_Ratner',28,1,'3429 - C05766028.txt','human rights draft Sullivan, Jacob J Abedin, Huma Posner, Michael All, Attached is a revised version of the speech for discussion / review by S tomorrow. Some things to note: I am hoping that I can start integrating guidance from S tomorrow afternoon. all best, Dan','human rights draft; Sullivan, Jacob J; Abedin, Huma; Posner, Michael All, Attached is a revised version of the speech for discussion / review by S tomorrow. Some things to note: I am hoping that I can start integrating guidance from S tomorrow afternoon. all best, Dan'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Gerald_Ratner',28,1,'3435 - C05766038.txt','Guinea/MadagascarI agree on both, but wonder can we abstain on the first? Also, I have not rec\'d the speech draft. Should I have ? There are a number of different possibilities for how the decision on the Guinea/Madagascar credentials may go tomorrow. (It is Zambia and Tanzania bringing the challenge on behalf of the AU.) I was under the impression that we would not have to vote on the potential credentials challenges. We may have to. We may have to vote on a motion to *deny* them credentials and exclude them. For the moment, the guidance is to vote to credential all countries ? including these two ? as is customary, while conducting outreach with Tanzania, Zambia, and the AU to explain that we have our own imperatives but we support the fact that they are taking a principled stand. We may have to vote on a motion to *defer* decision, which would allow them to be seated and vote but would not formally grant credentials. For the moment, the guidance is to potentially support such a motion ? this was the practice with respect to South Africa between 1983 and 1994. Everyone is in the same place on this. Ultimately, however, the whole thing may die of its own weight. This is probably the most likely outcome.','Guinea/MadagascarI agree on both, but wonder can we abstain on the first? Also, I have not rec\'d the speech draft. Should I have ? There are a number of different possibilities for how the decision on the Guinea/Madagascar credentials may go tomorrow. (It is Zambia and Tanzania bringing the challenge on behalf of the AU.) I was under the impression that we would not have to vote on the potential credentials challenges. We may have to. We may have to vote on a motion to *deny* them credentials and exclude them. For the moment, the guidance is to vote to credential all countries ? including these two ? as is customary, while conducting outreach with Tanzania, Zambia, and the AU to explain that we have our own imperatives but we support the fact that they are taking a principled stand. We may have to vote on a motion to *defer* decision, which would allow them to be seated and vote but would not formally grant credentials. For the moment, the guidance is to potentially support such a motion ? this was the practice with respect to South Africa between 1983 and 1994. Everyone is in the same place on this. Ultimately, however, the whole thing may die of its own weight. This is probably the most likely outcome.'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Gerald_Ratner',28,1,'3512 - C05766162.txt','Is really being deferred? Does that mean she has a chance in the B6 Is really being deferred? Does that mean she has a chance in the spring? He\'s going to bespring? He\'s going to be devastated. I just came from Georgetown and talked to Jack et al. applied for early action ?that is to be guaranteed admittance without applying elsewhere. The decision on early action is based on grades and scores ? the most empirical measures. It is EXTREMELY difficult to be accepted EARLY at Georgetown She was deferred until the spring ? through the regular process when they will weigh all her strengths. There is never any guarantee but this is the situation for early action. Everyone is excited about the speech tom\'w. I wish I could go but have to be here for another event at State. I\'ve gone back and forth with speechwriters. I know it will be terrific. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov devastated.','Is really being deferred? Does that mean she has a chance in the B6 Is really being deferred? Does that mean she has a chance in the spring? He\'s going to bespring? He\'s going to be devastated. I just came from Georgetown and talked to Jack et al. applied for \"early action\" ?that is to be guaranteed admittance without applying elsewhere. The decision on \"early action\" is based on grades and scores ? the most empirical measures. It is EXTREMELY difficult to be accepted EARLY at Georgetown She was deferred until the spring ? through the regular process when they will weigh all her strengths. There is never any guarantee but this is the situation for early action. Everyone is excited about the speech tom\'w. I wish I could go but have to be here for another event at State. I\'ve gone back and forth with speechwriters. I know it will be terrific. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov devastated.'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Gerald_Ratner',28,1,'3522 - C05766178.txt','welcome back and thanksFirst ? welcome back! I hope you had a good break. (if anyone deserves a break you certainly do) Please convey my thanks to the Secretary for doing the speech . She was fantastic ? delivering our message eloquently and effectively. I have gotten very positive feed-back from people in our community. This gives us an excellent platform for the future. And thank you for being so supportive of this effort all along the way. Best Mike','welcome back and thanksFirst ? welcome back! I hope you had a good break. (if anyone deserves a break you certainly do) Please convey my thanks to the Secretary for doing the speech . She was fantastic ? delivering our message eloquently and effectively. I have gotten very positive feed-back from people in our community. This gives us an excellent platform for the future. And thank you for being so supportive of this effort all along the way. Best Mike'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Gerald_Ratner',28,1,'3523 - C05766179.txt','Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. PolicyNice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary McGuire in Washington, +1-202-747-7035 Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. Policy Washington ? December 14, 2009 ? Freedom House applauds Secretary Hillary Clinton for her remarks at Georgetown University today on A Human Rights Agenda for the 21st Century. Secretary Clinton\'s remarks setting forth the U.S. Government\'s human rights agenda appear to reflect an enhanced emphasis by the Obama Administration on the importance of political democracy for the achievement to basic human rights and broader development goals, as well. She gave special attention to the importance of freedom of expression. The remarks build upon President Obama\'s Nobel acceptance speech on December 10, in which he said peace is unstable where citizens are denied the right to speak freely or worship as they please choose their own leaders or assemble without fear. The emphasis on universal human rights in Secretary Clinton\'s speech sends an important message of her personal commitment at a time when the world is witnessing continuing global declines in fundamental rights, said Jennifer Windsor, Executive Director of Freedom House. We look forward to seeing this passion integrated into U.S. policy around the globe. The speech stressed the necessity for a human rights policy that is fused with efforts to advance both development and democracy. B6','Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. PolicyNice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary McGuire in Washington, +1-202-747-7035 Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. Policy Washington ? December 14, 2009 ? Freedom House applauds Secretary Hillary Clinton for her remarks at Georgetown University today on \"A Human Rights Agenda for the 21st Century.\" Secretary Clinton\'s remarks setting forth the U.S. Government\'s human rights agenda appear to reflect an enhanced emphasis by the Obama Administration on the importance of political democracy for the achievement to basic human rights and broader development goals, as well. She gave special attention to the importance of freedom of expression. The remarks build upon President Obama\'s Nobel acceptance speech on December 10, in which he said \"peace is unstable where citizens are denied the right to speak freely or worship as they please; choose their own leaders or assemble without fear.\" \"The emphasis on universal human rights in Secretary Clinton\'s speech sends an important message of her personal commitment at a time when the world is witnessing continuing global declines in fundamental rights,\" said Jennifer Windsor, Executive Director of Freedom House. \"We look forward to seeing this passion integrated into U.S. policy around the globe.\" The speech stressed the necessity for a human rights policy that is fused with efforts to advance both development and democracy. B6'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Gerda_Verburg',1,1,'2700 - C05764286.txt','Update: Food Security--World Food Prize videoGreat news-- The video that S taped this am will likely kick off the World Food Prize conference. I will also coordinate with Katie to make sure we get this up on the website. Below is more info on its likely placement from the team at the World Food Prize. We would like to show the Secretary\'s remarks at the outset of the symposium on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 14. The symposium begins at 1 p.m. with about 15-20 minutes of introductory comments by Ambassador Quinn. He would incorporate the video into this opening as her remarks tie together so many of the themes so perfectly. Dr. Ejeta will be on stage at the time it would be a great moment to honor him, to remember Dr. Borlaug, and to have the Secretary\'s message foreground the discussions that will follow. (For your reference, the 3 opening keynotes will be delivered by ADM CEO Patricia Woertz, DuPont CEO Ellen Kul!man, and Dutch Minister of Agriculture Gerda Verburg.)','Update: Food Security--World Food Prize videoGreat news-- The video that S taped this am will likely kick off the World Food Prize conference. I will also coordinate with Katie to make sure we get this up on the website. Below is more info on its likely placement from the team at the World Food Prize. \"We would like to show the Secretary\'s remarks at the outset of the symposium on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 14. The symposium begins at 1 p.m. with about 15-20 minutes of introductory comments by Ambassador Quinn. He would incorporate the video into this opening as her remarks tie together so many of the themes so perfectly. Dr. Ejeta will be on stage at the time; it would be a great moment to honor him, to remember Dr. Borlaug, and to have the Secretary\'s message foreground the discussions that will follow. (For your reference, the 3 opening keynotes will be delivered by ADM CEO Patricia Woertz, DuPont CEO Ellen Kul!man, and Dutch Minister of Agriculture Gerda Verburg.)\"'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Germany',11,1,'1183 - C05760469.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Germany',11,1,'1528 - C05761320.txt','TestimonyE is Europe. E3 is UK, France, and Germany. +3 is US, China, Russia So it\'s the same 6 as the P5+1, just a different name. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:21 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: What does it mean? What is the E and who are the three? I\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: Why don\'t we keep using P5+1? I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so).','TestimonyE is Europe. E3 is UK, France, and Germany. +3 is US, China, Russia So it\'s the same 6 as the P5+1, just a different name. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:21 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: What does it mean? What is the E and who are the three? I\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: Why don\'t we keep using P5+1? I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so).'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Germany',11,1,'1529 - C05761321.txt','Testimony Testimony?And I feel ashamed that I had to subject you to this. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:31 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: I already feel safer. E is Europe. E3 is UK, France, and Germany. +3 is US, China, Russia So it\'s the same 6 as the P5+1, just a different name. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:21 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: What does it mean? What is the E and who are the three? I\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemail.com> wrote: I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so). On the E3+3 v. P5+1, they are identical, just different names. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Pis forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?','Testimony Testimony?And I feel ashamed that I had to subject you to this. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:31 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: I already feel safer. E is Europe. E3 is UK, France, and Germany. +3 is US, China, Russia So it\'s the same 6 as the P5+1, just a different name. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:21 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: What does it mean? What is the E and who are the three? I\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemail.com> wrote: I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so). On the E3+3 v. P5+1, they are identical, just different names. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Pis forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Germany',11,1,'1607 - C05761448.txt','Bonn clips: AP & ReutersRead this - it says todd stern sent chills up someone\'s spin (in a good way)! Hi guys from Germany. HRC might be interested in press clips below, especially the AP story. Good day today. Obama envoy: Time to act on climate change By ARTHUR MAX ?2 hours ago BONN, Germany (AP) ? Once booed at international climate talks, the United States won sustained applause Sunday when President Barack Obama\'s envoy pledged to make up for lost time in reaching a global agreement on climate change. Todd Stern also praised efforts by countries like China to reign in their carbon emissions, but said global warming requires a global response and that rapidly developing economies like China must join together with the industrial world to solve the problem. The debut of Obama\'s climate change team was widely anticipated after eight years of obdurate participation in U.N. climate talks by the previous Bush administration. We are very glad to be back. We want to make up for lost time, and we are seized with the urgency of the task before us, Stern said to loud applause from the 2,600 delegates to the U.N. negotiations. They clapped again when Stern said the U.S. recognized our unique responsibility ... as the largest historic emitter of greenhouse gases, which has created a problem threatening the entire world. The two-week meeting by 175 countries that began Sunday was the latest stage of talks aimed at forging a climate change agreement to replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on emissions targets for rich countries, which expires in 2012. 22','Bonn clips: AP & ReutersRead this - it says todd stern sent chills up someone\'s spin (in a good way)! Hi guys from Germany. HRC might be interested in press clips below, especially the AP story. Good day today. Obama envoy: Time to act on climate change By ARTHUR MAX ?2 hours ago BONN, Germany (AP) ? Once booed at international climate talks, the United States won sustained applause Sunday when President Barack Obama\'s envoy pledged to \"make up for lost time\" in reaching a global agreement on climate change. Todd Stern also praised efforts by countries like China to reign in their carbon emissions, but said global warming \"requires a global response\" and that rapidly developing economies like China \"must join together\" with the industrial world to solve the problem. The debut of Obama\'s climate change team was widely anticipated after eight years of obdurate participation in U.N. climate talks by the previous Bush administration. \"We are very glad to be back. We want to make up for lost time, and we are seized with the urgency of the task before us,\" Stern said to loud applause from the 2,600 delegates to the U.N. negotiations. They clapped again when Stern said the U.S. recognized \"our unique responsibility ... as the largest historic emitter of greenhouse gases,\" which has created a problem threatening the entire world. The two-week meeting by 175 countries that began Sunday was the latest stage of talks aimed at forging a climate change agreement to replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on emissions targets for rich countries, which expires in 2012. 22'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Germany',11,1,'2369 - C05763378.txt','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a re-charging program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S. number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board; welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level; the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day; we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a \"re-charging\" program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S.; number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students; today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Germany',11,1,'2710 - C05764302.txt','(WSJ)- German government awaits outcome of GM board of directors meetingBERLIN (Dow Jones)--The German government is awaiting the outcome of a meeting of General Motors Co.\'s board of directors later Friday that will discuss the sale of its German unit Adam Opel GmbH. The government will then assess what it believes will be a fundamental signal on which of the two remaining bids for the unit the company favors, economics ministry spokeswoman Beatrix Brodkorb said Friday. The meeting is due to take place in the afternoon, central European time, according to the government. Austrian-Canadian car parts maker Magna International Inc. (MGA), in a consortium with Russian savings banks OAO Sberbank (SBER.RS), and Belgian private equity firm RHJ International SA (RHJI.BT) have recently presented revised bids for Opel and its sister company, U.K.-based Vauxhall. Germany\'s Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is keen to rescue jobs at Opel ahead of the Sept. 27 general election, has lobbied hard for Magna to be win the bid, while GM in the past has preferred RHJ. Government spokesman Klaus Vater said Friday that there is currently some movement, and Brodkorb said the government has been in contact with the U.S. on Opel over the past 24 hours. Brodkorb stressed that Germany\'s offer to provide the entire EUR4.5 billion in state aid for Opel came after GM asked Germany to provide more details on aid for the Magna bid but made no request for more state aid details for RHJ. The offer to pay state subsidies entirely and upfront without other European countries that have Opel and Vauxhall plants is an offer to other countries to help get a fast decision, Brodkorb said. Other European countries with Opel plants include Spain, the U.K., Poland and Belgium. The U.K. government is reportedly irritated by Germany\'s offer to entirely shoulder state guarantees of up to EUR4.5 billion in the deal because a decision on state aid wouldn\'t be up to Germany alone since the Opel bids also involve Vauxhall and production sites in Spain and Poland. Opel has around 50,000 staff in Europe, of which around half are based in Germany. 12)','(WSJ)- German government awaits outcome of GM board of directors meetingBERLIN (Dow Jones)--The German government is awaiting the outcome of a meeting of General Motors Co.\'s board of directors later Friday that will discuss the sale of its German unit Adam Opel GmbH. The government will then assess what it believes will be a fundamental signal on which of the two remaining bids for the unit the company favors, economics ministry spokeswoman Beatrix Brodkorb said Friday. The meeting is due to take place in the afternoon, central European time, according to the government. Austrian-Canadian car parts maker Magna International Inc. (MGA), in a consortium with Russian savings banks OAO Sberbank (SBER.RS), and Belgian private equity firm RHJ International SA (RHJI.BT) have recently presented revised bids for Opel and its sister company, U.K.-based Vauxhall. Germany\'s Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is keen to rescue jobs at Opel ahead of the Sept. 27 general election, has lobbied hard for Magna to be win the bid, while GM in the past has preferred RHJ. Government spokesman Klaus Vater said Friday that there is currently \"some movement,\" and Brodkorb said the government has been in contact with the U.S. on Opel over the past 24 hours. Brodkorb stressed that Germany\'s offer to provide the entire EUR4.5 billion in state aid for Opel came after GM asked Germany to provide more details on aid for the Magna bid but made no request for more state aid details for RHJ. The offer to pay state subsidies entirely and upfront without other European countries that have Opel and Vauxhall plants \"is an offer to other countries to help get a fast decision,\" Brodkorb said. Other European countries with Opel plants include Spain, the U.K., Poland and Belgium. The U.K. government is reportedly irritated by Germany\'s offer to entirely shoulder state guarantees of up to EUR4.5 billion in the deal because a decision on state aid wouldn\'t be up to Germany alone since the Opel bids also involve Vauxhall and production sites in Spain and Poland. Opel has around 50,000 staff in Europe, of which around half are based in Germany. 12)'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Germany',11,1,'2716 - C05764319.txt','(Reuters) Germany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talksGermany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talks BERLIN (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who is bidding to oust Angela Merkel as chancellor of Germany in September\'s election, said he wanted a timetable for a military pull-out from Afghanistan. Steinmeier said once it became clear who would lead Afghanistan after the election there, talks should begin over how long foreign troops should stay. We need to agree with the new Afghan president...how long international troops should remain in Afghanistan, he said at the sidelines of an election event in Dortmund on Saturday. 1\'2G','(Reuters) Germany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talksGermany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talks BERLIN (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who is bidding to oust Angela Merkel as chancellor of Germany in September\'s election, said he wanted a timetable for a military pull-out from Afghanistan. Steinmeier said once it became clear who would lead Afghanistan after the election there, talks should begin over how long foreign troops should stay. \"We need to agree with the new Afghan president...how long international troops should remain in Afghanistan,\" he said at the sidelines of an election event in Dortmund on Saturday. 1\'2G'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Germany',11,1,'3381 - C05765928.txt','HondurasWe\'ll see what comes of this, but... Meanwhile, Amorim was in Esfahan, Iran with Mottaki yesterday. Brazil signals recognition of Honduran election (AP) ?40 minutes ago RIO DE JANEIRO ?A top Brazilian official has signaled that Latin America\'s largest nation may recognize the Honduran candidate who won last weekend\'s post-coup presidential election. Dilma Rousseff is chief of staff for Brazilian President Luiz !neck) Lula da Silva. Rousseff says the Central American country\'s Nov. 29 election should be considered separately from the June 28 coup that ousted ex-President Manuel Zelaya. Previously, the government had said it would not recognize the election unless Zelaya was returned to office and allowed to serve out his term, which ends Jan. 27. Rousseff told Brazilian television late Friday from Germany that the coup is one thing and discussing the election another. She says this new process ? the election ? has to be considered.','HondurasWe\'ll see what comes of this, but... Meanwhile, Amorim was in Esfahan, Iran with Mottaki yesterday. Brazil signals recognition of Honduran election (AP) ?40 minutes ago RIO DE JANEIRO ?A top Brazilian official has signaled that Latin America\'s largest nation may recognize the Honduran candidate who won last weekend\'s post-coup presidential election. Dilma Rousseff is chief of staff for Brazilian President Luiz !neck) Lula da Silva. Rousseff says the Central American country\'s Nov. 29 election should be considered separately from the June 28 coup that ousted ex-President Manuel Zelaya. Previously, the government had said it would not recognize the election unless Zelaya was returned to office and allowed to serve out his term, which ends Jan. 27. Rousseff told Brazilian television late Friday from Germany that the coup \"is one thing\" and \"discussing the election\" another. She says \"this new process\" ? the election ? \"has to be considered.\"'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Germany',11,1,'3665 - C05766506.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Germany',11,1,'3669 - C05766517.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Germany',11,1,'3672 - C05766522.txt','(Reuters) Copenhagen accord was a disaster, says SwedenBRUSSELS - Despite months of preparation and strenuous international diplomacy, the talks boiled down to an inability of the world\'s two largest emitters, the United States and China, to agree on headline fixed targets. The 27 member states of the EU had gone into the talks with a unified position and with a plan for financing emissions cuts in the developing world, with a commitment to spend around 7 billion euros ($10.01 billion) over the next three years to aid poorer countries. But those aims were largely sidelined as the talks failed to produce the breakthrough agreement many had hoped for. Europe never lost its aim, never, never came to splits or different positions, but of course this was mainly about other countries really (being) unwilling, and especially the United States and China, said Carlgren. Britain on Monday blamed China and a handful of other countries of holding the world to ransom by blocking a legally binding treaty at Copenhagen, stepping up a blame game that has gathered momentum since the talks ended. Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the summit as at best flawed and at worst chaotic and demanded an urgent reform of the process to try to reach a legal treaty when talks are expected to resume in Germany next June. But Danish Climate Minister Connie Hedegaard, who quit as president of the Copenhagen talks midway through after being criticised by African countries for favouring wealthier nations in negotiations, said it was no time to get depressed about the process of tackling climate change. What we need to do is to secure the step that we took and turn it into a result, she told reporters as she arrived for the Brussels meeting on Tuesday. Asked whether Copenhagen had been a failure, she replied: It would have been a failure if we had achieved nothing. But we achieved something. A first step. It was the first time we held a process where all the countries were present, including the big emitters. (Writing by Luke Baker Editing by Jon Hemming)','(Reuters) Copenhagen accord was a \"disaster\", says SwedenBRUSSELS - Despite months of preparation and strenuous international diplomacy, the talks boiled down to an inability of the world\'s two largest emitters, the United States and China, to agree on headline fixed targets. The 27 member states of the EU had gone into the talks with a unified position and with a plan for financing emissions cuts in the developing world, with a commitment to spend around 7 billion euros ($10.01 billion) over the next three years to aid poorer countries. But those aims were largely sidelined as the talks failed to produce the breakthrough agreement many had hoped for. \"Europe never lost its aim, never, never came to splits or different positions, but of course this was mainly about other countries really (being) unwilling, and especially the United States and China,\" said Carlgren. Britain on Monday blamed China and a handful of other countries of holding the world to ransom by blocking a legally binding treaty at Copenhagen, stepping up a blame game that has gathered momentum since the talks ended. Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the summit as \"at best flawed and at worst chaotic\" and demanded an urgent reform of the process to try to reach a legal treaty when talks are expected to resume in Germany next June. But Danish Climate Minister Connie Hedegaard, who quit as president of the Copenhagen talks midway through after being criticised by African countries for favouring wealthier nations in negotiations, said it was no time to get depressed about the process of tackling climate change. \"What we need to do is to secure the step that we took and turn it into a result,\" she told reporters as she arrived for the Brussels meeting on Tuesday. Asked whether Copenhagen had been a failure, she replied: \"It would have been a failure if we had achieved nothing. But we achieved something. A first step. It was the first time we held a process where all the countries were present, including the big emitters.\" (Writing by Luke Baker; Editing by Jon Hemming)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'German_reunification',1,1,'1013 - C05760222.txt','Re: FW:Let\'s discuss.','Re: FW:Let\'s discuss.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'German_submarine_U-62_(1939)',1,1,'2100 - C05762761.txt','Holbrooke just called for u62','Holbrooke just called for u62'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Getting_Things_Done',1,1,'3054 - C05764934.txt','Holbrooke Summary - attached and below Holbrooke docAttachments: Holbrooke points.docx Holbrooke\'s Contributions on Af/Pak Holbrooke has assembled an unprecedented interagency team to carry out the work on Af/Pak ? a whole-of-government team in DC and a reorganized and reenergized U.S. mission in Kabul. Holbrooke\'s team is actually getting things done, including the implementation of more than 20 detailed action plans. Some examples of the work thus far: ? The civilian surge in Afghanistan is on pace to meet targets by end of year. ? Our approach to assistance in Afghanistan has changed dramatically, both through the consolidation of efforts under Tony Wayne and the review (and sometimes rejection) of assistance contracts. ? ? Holbrooke has opened and is actively pursuing R/R channels. ? The swift and comprehensive U.S. response helped alleviate and reduce the impact of the Swat refugee crisis. ? ? The trilateral meetings have helped create conditions for progress on key cross-border issues. )11 Sullivan, Jacob J As we discussed, here is an updated and reconceptualized Holbrooke doc. B6','Holbrooke Summary - attached and below Holbrooke docAttachments: Holbrooke points.docx Holbrooke\'s Contributions on Af/Pak Holbrooke has assembled an unprecedented interagency team to carry out the work on Af/Pak ? a whole-of-government team in DC and a reorganized and reenergized U.S. mission in Kabul. Holbrooke\'s team is actually getting things done, including the implementation of more than 20 detailed action plans. Some examples of the work thus far: ? The civilian surge in Afghanistan is on pace to meet targets by end of year. ? Our approach to assistance in Afghanistan has changed dramatically, both through the consolidation of efforts under Tony Wayne and the review (and sometimes rejection) of assistance contracts. ? ? Holbrooke has opened and is actively pursuing R/R channels. ? The swift and comprehensive U.S. response helped alleviate and reduce the impact of the Swat refugee crisis. ? ? The trilateral meetings have helped create conditions for progress on key cross-border issues. )11 Sullivan, Jacob J As we discussed, here is an updated and reconceptualized Holbrooke doc. B6'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Getting_to_This',2,1,'1877 - C05762349.txt','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, The Settlements Myth, is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the road map for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements). Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the construction line of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain existing major Israeli population centers in the West Bank on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . . One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an agreed outcome of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the construction line, saying that within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria. However, there never were any agreed principles of settlement activities. Moreover, the effort to define the construction line was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, \"The Settlements Myth,\" is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the \"road map\" for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: \"GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements).\" Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley; President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon; and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the \"construction line\" of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain \"existing major Israeli population centers\" in the West Bank \"on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . .\" One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an \"agreed outcome\" of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the \"construction line,\" saying that \"within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria.\" However, there never were any \"agreed principles of settlement activities.\" Moreover, the effort to define the \"construction line\" was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Getting_to_This',2,1,'2757 - C05764413.txt','ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed suicide Update: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia - alleged illegal activitysuicide Importance: High FYI Importance: High FYI on several (shocking) updates on that Liberia Amcit case. Scroll all the way to the bottom for all the details. Colleagues, Charge Robinson, Embassy Monrovia, just called to report that Mr. Fosnight has committed suicide. He was found in his home at approximately 0500 EDT. The RSO is on the scene and Monrovia\'s consular section is aware of the situation and will work to repatriate the body. UNMIL is working to determine who from the UN will call Fosnight\'s next-of-kin. Post had no further details, but will continue to provide them to Ops. The Liberian Minister of Justice has asked UNMIL representatives and Charge Robinson to attend a meeting at 0730 EDT to discuss press responses. The Watch connected the PA/Press duty officer to Embassy Monrovia. ACTION REQUEST: Embassy Monrovia has requested press guidance from the Department as soon as possible, preferably before the 0730 EDT meeting. The Embassy prefers NOT to issue a joint statement with Liberian or UNMIL representatives. The Embassy is closed today, but the Charge will be available by telephone. Ops has informed the CA/OCS, AF, and PA/Press duty officers by telephone, and stands by ready to assist. Regards, Stephanie L. Hallett 156 One correction: Fosnight\'s passport was not / not seized. Fosnight says he can\'t find it (which is interesting, since he says he planned to fly to Sierra Leone this afternoon). And one update: So far, all the Liberian lawyers contacted have refused to take the case. - Brooks Robinson Here is today\'s update. Sunday has been eventful. - Fosnight was arrested about 40 minutes ago and is under house arrest. His U.S. passport has been seized. The Consular Officer is aware and has passed to him (via the RSO, who\'s on the scene) the names of three local lawyers. The RSO reported that Fosnight is also seeking to be in touch with a U.S. lawyer. The Consular Officer will send a report of arrest cable tomorrow, and stands ready to meet with Fosnight. - The GOL has formally asked UNMIL to assist in making sure that the house arrest is effective, in order to ensure that Fosnight\'s rights are protected and to minimize flight risk. - Getting to this point involved a harrowing six hours. This morning at approximately 11:00 am, the Liberia National Police, accompanied by UN Police and our RSO, went to Fosnight\'s apartment to carry out the arrest. Although Fosnight had been under LNP surveillance by five officers, he managed to leave the apartment at around 10:00 in his UN-marked vehicle. (The Director of Police will be investigating how that happened.) Airport, immigration, police, and UN authorities were alerted. - At approximately 3:00 pm, we learned that Fosnight was still in Monrovia and was in phone contact with UNMIL officials as well as LNP officers. Finally, he agreed to be met by the LNP at his apartment, where he was arrested. He was read his rights, and read the charges, which include statutory rape and exploitation of children, among other charges. Fosnight stated that he and his Sierra Leonean ex-wife (or ex-girlfriend) - the 157','ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed suicide Update: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia - alleged illegal activitysuicide Importance: High FYI Importance: High FYI on several (shocking) updates on that Liberia Amcit case. Scroll all the way to the bottom for all the details. Colleagues, Charge Robinson, Embassy Monrovia, just called to report that Mr. Fosnight has committed suicide. He was found in his home at approximately 0500 EDT. The RSO is on the scene and Monrovia\'s consular section is aware of the situation and will work to repatriate the body. UNMIL is working to determine who from the UN will call Fosnight\'s next-of-kin. Post had no further details, but will continue to provide them to Ops. The Liberian Minister of Justice has asked UNMIL representatives and Charge Robinson to attend a meeting at 0730 EDT to discuss press responses. The Watch connected the PA/Press duty officer to Embassy Monrovia. ACTION REQUEST: Embassy Monrovia has requested press guidance from the Department as soon as possible, preferably before the 0730 EDT meeting. The Embassy prefers NOT to issue a joint statement with Liberian or UNMIL representatives. The Embassy is closed today, but the Charge will be available by telephone. Ops has informed the CA/OCS, AF, and PA/Press duty officers by telephone, and stands by ready to assist. Regards, Stephanie L. Hallett 156 One correction: Fosnight\'s passport was not / not seized. Fosnight says he can\'t find it (which is interesting, since he says he planned to fly to Sierra Leone this afternoon). And one update: So far, all the Liberian lawyers contacted have refused to take the case. - Brooks Robinson Here is today\'s update. Sunday has been eventful. - Fosnight was arrested about 40 minutes ago and is under house arrest. His U.S. passport has been seized. The Consular Officer is aware and has passed to him (via the RSO, who\'s on the scene) the names of three local lawyers. The RSO reported that Fosnight is also seeking to be in touch with a U.S. lawyer. The Consular Officer will send a report of arrest cable tomorrow, and stands ready to meet with Fosnight. - The GOL has formally asked UNMIL to assist in making sure that the house arrest is effective, in order to ensure that Fosnight\'s rights are protected and to minimize flight risk. - Getting to this point involved a harrowing six hours. This morning at approximately 11:00 am, the Liberia National Police, accompanied by UN Police and our RSO, went to Fosnight\'s apartment to carry out the arrest. Although Fosnight had been under LNP surveillance by five officers, he managed to leave the apartment at around 10:00 in his UN-marked vehicle. (The Director of Police will be investigating how that happened.) Airport, immigration, police, and UN authorities were alerted. - At approximately 3:00 pm, we learned that Fosnight was still in Monrovia and was in phone contact with UNMIL officials as well as LNP officers. Finally, he agreed to be met by the LNP at his apartment, where he was arrested. He was read his rights, and read the charges, which include statutory rape and exploitation of children, among other charges. Fosnight stated that he and his Sierra Leonean ex-wife (or ex-girlfriend) - the 157'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Getty_Images',1,1,'3425 - C05766022.txt','(no subject)Cover story in the Economist this week. Very big issue when I was in Japan and Korea. Korean parliamentarians want to get women and economic growth on the G20 agenda when they have the lead next year and we are advocating for Japan to advance the issue at APEC which they are leading this year. On another note, so sad about Smith Bagley. He was a good person and was one of your biggest fans. Women and work We did it! Dec 30th 2009 From The Economist print edition The rich world\'s quiet revolution: women are gradually taking over the workplace Getty Images AT A time when the world is short of causes for celebration, here is a candidate: within the next few months women will cross the 50% threshold and become the majority of the American workforce. Women already make up the majority of university graduates in the OECD countries and the majority of professional workers in several rich countries, including the United States. Women run many of the world\'s great companies, from PepsiCo in America to Areva in France. Women\'s economic empowerment is arguably the biggest social change of our times. Just a generation ago, women were largely confined to repetitive, menial jobs. They were routinely subjected to casual sexism and were expected to abandon their careers when they married and had children. Today they are running some of the organisations that once treated them as second-class','(no subject)Cover story in the Economist this week. Very big issue when I was in Japan and Korea. Korean parliamentarians want to get women and economic growth on the G20 agenda when they have the lead next year and we are advocating for Japan to advance the issue at APEC which they are leading this year. On another note, so sad about Smith Bagley. He was a good person and was one of your biggest fans. Women and work We did it! Dec 30th 2009 From The Economist print edition The rich world\'s quiet revolution: women are gradually taking over the workplace Getty Images AT A time when the world is short of causes for celebration, here is a candidate: within the next few months women will cross the 50% threshold and become the majority of the American workforce. Women already make up the majority of university graduates in the OECD countries and the majority of professional workers in several rich countries, including the United States. Women run many of the world\'s great companies, from PepsiCo in America to Areva in France. Women\'s economic empowerment is arguably the biggest social change of our times. Just a generation ago, women were largely confined to repetitive, menial jobs. They were routinely subjected to casual sexism and were expected to abandon their careers when they married and had children. Today they are running some of the organisations that once treated them as second-class'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Get_Away_from_Me',1,1,'2887 - C05764643.txt','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Get_to_Me_(Train_song)',1,1,'1412 - C05761118.txt','OSCECheryl Additional info Regards pat The OSCE\'s broad geographical coverage and the span of issues ranging from technical arms control treaties to foreign policy and human rights challenges in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia requires in-depth knowledge of all aspects of American foreign policy, plus an ability to respond to rapidly changing circumstances during open mutlilateral debates and in negotiations on international agreement and treaties. It also requires rapid intervention in emerging crisis situations, such as potential regional conflict flashpoints in the Caucasus, Central Asia or the Balkans. The PermRep to the OSCE is also responsible for overseeing OSCE operations in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia, while overseeing a staff of 30 professionals in Vienna and an additional 50 Americans seconded to OSCE Missions and field offices spread from Tirana to Tashkent. The briefing memo endorsed by Secretary Clinton on Revitalizing the OSCE noted the importance of assigning a strong Ambassador to this key position -- a need that is only heightened as it appears the Organization is about to embark on a multi-year major strategic review and negotiation of principles and mechanisms to underpin European security architecture. Thus, the Ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the OSCE will also have to be very sensitive to negotiations and trends elsewhere in Europe, including in a bilateral US- Russian track, in NATO, and in US-EU relations, as well as overseeing negotiations to revive conventional arms control in the European theater. In-depth knowledge of the former Soviet Union region and Russian language skills are a major plus for the Permanent Representative, as this is a primary forum for interaction with Russia and Central Asian countries on a daily basis. Strong public speaking skills are also a must, as the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE is expected to speak on the record in hundreds of public statements each year on issues of concern to two different regional bureaus (EUR and SCA) and four functional bureaus (VCI, DRL, EB, and RPM). Wayne, Can you get me the position description, please. Marcie Can someone get me soonest, today, a position description for the US Amb to OSCE . And a paragraph or two on Thanks pat','OSCECheryl Additional info Regards pat The OSCE\'s broad geographical coverage and the span of issues ranging from technical arms control treaties to foreign policy and human rights challenges in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia requires in-depth knowledge of all aspects of American foreign policy, plus an ability to respond to rapidly changing circumstances during open mutlilateral debates and in negotiations on international agreement and treaties. It also requires rapid intervention in emerging crisis situations, such as potential regional conflict flashpoints in the Caucasus, Central Asia or the Balkans. The PermRep to the OSCE is also responsible for overseeing OSCE operations in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia, while overseeing a staff of 30 professionals in Vienna and an additional 50 Americans seconded to OSCE Missions and field offices spread from Tirana to Tashkent. The briefing memo endorsed by Secretary Clinton on \"Revitalizing the OSCE\" noted the importance of assigning a strong Ambassador to this key position -- a need that is only heightened as it appears the Organization is about to embark on a multi-year major strategic review and negotiation of principles and mechanisms to underpin European security architecture. Thus, the Ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the OSCE will also have to be very sensitive to negotiations and trends elsewhere in Europe, including in a bilateral US- Russian track, in NATO, and in US-EU relations, as well as overseeing negotiations to revive conventional arms control in the European theater. In-depth knowledge of the former Soviet Union region and Russian language skills are a major plus for the Permanent Representative, as this is a primary forum for interaction with Russia and Central Asian countries on a daily basis. Strong public speaking skills are also a must, as the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE is expected to speak on the record in hundreds of public statements each year on issues of concern to two different regional bureaus (EUR and SCA) and four functional bureaus (VCI, DRL, EB, and RPM). Wayne, Can you get me the position description, please. Marcie Can someone get me soonest, today, a position description for the US Amb to OSCE . And a paragraph or two on Thanks pat'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Get_Well_Soon_(TV_series)',1,1,'247 - C05739851.txt','Thank you so muchMany thanks. Will do my best. Get well soon, and have a wonderful holiday. I\'m very lucky to serve in your State Department. Dear Bill and Tom, I\'m sorry that I cannot be on the Hill today as we had long planned, but very grateful that you both will be. The Department and I appreciate your leadership everyday. So, be nursing my cracked head and cheering you on as you remain calm and carry on! Happy Holidays--H','Thank you so muchMany thanks. Will do my best. Get well soon, and have a wonderful holiday. I\'m very lucky to serve in your State Department. Dear Bill and Tom, I\'m sorry that I cannot be on the Hill today as we had long planned, but very grateful that you both will be. The Department and I appreciate your leadership everyday. So, be nursing my cracked head and cheering you on as you \"remain calm and carry on\"! Happy Holidays--H'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'GE_Transportation',1,1,'3120 - C05765048.txt','Phenom: Max is #10, now ahead of Glenn Beck #1 political and history book? ? /* non-sprited */ .ap_popover_unsprited .ap_body { background-image: url(http://g-ecx.images- amazon. com/images/G/01/j avascripts/lib/popover/images/poleft_17. V248144977_.png) } .appopover_unsprited .ap_body .ap_right { background-image: url(itp://g-ecx.images- amazon.corn/images/G/01/javascripts/lib/popover/images/po_right_17. 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DATUK 3:00 pm ANIFAH bin HAJI AMAN Secy\'s Conf Rm. *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:00 pm PRESS AVAILABILITY w/MALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:15 pm Y.B. DATUK ANIFAH bin HAM AMAN Treaty Room 3:30 pm MEETING w/ELIZABETH BAGLEY AND KRIS BALDERSTON 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm OFFICE TIME 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 5/14/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:00 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:00 am PHONE CALL w/GHANAIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MUMUNI 9:15 am Secretary\'s Office 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PHONE CALL w/SAUDI PRINCE SAUD AL-FAISAL 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/LATVIAN PRESIDENT VALDIS ZATLERS 11:30 am Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:30 am BRIEF MEETING/PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR 11:50 am PARTICIPANTS James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 12:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ DOUG HATTAWAY 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ PHIL LEVINE 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ ROY SPENCE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/IVIALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Y.B. DATUK 3:00 pm ANIFAH bin HAJI AMAN Secy\'s Conf Rm. *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:00 pm PRESS AVAILABILITY w/MALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:15 pm Y.B. DATUK ANIFAH bin HAM AMAN Treaty Room 3:30 pm MEETING w/ELIZABETH BAGLEY AND KRIS BALDERSTON 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm OFFICE TIME 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Ghana',8,1,'2021 - C05762645.txt','Ghana, but not forgottenB6 Ghana, but not forgotten By: Josh Gerstein July 4, 2009 07:38 PM EST It might seem like a moment just too good for the White House to pass up ? America\'s first black president, on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa, looking out over a sea of jubilant faces, delivering a message of friendship and hope. Yet President Barack Obama, who would command a monumental audience nearly anywhere he spoke on the continent where he traces his ancestry, is not scheduled to deliver a speech to the general public when he visits Ghana next week. The White House said it preferred a smaller event at Ghana\'s parliament to herald the nation\'s democratic traditions. But some suspect the reason has its roots in an event that holds a storied place in White House lore ? President Bill Clinton\'s 1998 speech to a massive crowd in the sweltering heat of Accra, Ghana, where Obama will visit as well. For Clinton, the first stop on a 12-day, six-country African journey was a chance to bask in the adulation far from Washington, then consumed with the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Clinton now regularly pegs the size of the crowd that day at 1 million, though years ago he described it simply as more than 500,000. Whatever the number, the overheated, overcrowded, overwhelming event left some in Clinton\'s party worried that he\'d been shot, and a doctor concerned that he could contract HIV from frantic interaction with the crowd. And it took a threatening turn at the end, as a red-faced, shouting Clinton implored the crowd, Get back! Back off! as it threatened to crush a woman near the front of the stage. The crowd was so large that it began surging towards the stage. Suddenly, a woman in the front of the crowd began to get trampled, recalled Sandy Berger, Clinton\'s national security adviser at the time. Clinton jumped up and put his arm down over the side and grabbed her. The Secret Service thought he\'d been shot and freaked out. A7','Ghana, but not forgottenB6 Ghana, but not forgotten By: Josh Gerstein July 4, 2009 07:38 PM EST It might seem like a moment just too good for the White House to pass up ? America\'s first black president, on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa, looking out over a sea of jubilant faces, delivering a message of friendship and hope. Yet President Barack Obama, who would command a monumental audience nearly anywhere he spoke on the continent where he traces his ancestry, is not scheduled to deliver a speech to the general public when he visits Ghana next week. The White House said it preferred a smaller event at Ghana\'s parliament to herald the nation\'s democratic traditions. But some suspect the reason has its roots in an event that holds a storied place in White House lore ? President Bill Clinton\'s 1998 speech to a massive crowd in the sweltering heat of Accra, Ghana, where Obama will visit as well. For Clinton, the first stop on a 12-day, six-country African journey was a chance to bask in the adulation far from Washington, then consumed with the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Clinton now regularly pegs the size of the crowd that day at 1 million, though years ago he described it simply as more than 500,000. Whatever the number, the overheated, overcrowded, overwhelming event left some in Clinton\'s party worried that he\'d been shot, and a doctor concerned that he could contract HIV from frantic interaction with the crowd. And it took a threatening turn at the end, as a red-faced, shouting Clinton implored the crowd, \"Get back! Back off!\" as it threatened to crush a woman near the front of the stage. \"The crowd was so large that it began surging towards the stage. Suddenly, a woman in the front of the crowd began to get trampled,\" recalled Sandy Berger, Clinton\'s national security adviser at the time. \"Clinton jumped up and put his arm down over the side and grabbed her. The Secret Service thought he\'d been shot and freaked out.\" A7'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Ghana',8,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Ghana',8,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Ghana',8,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Ghana',8,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Ghana',8,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Ghana',8,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ghana_national_football_team',1,1,'2112 - C05762775.txt','JonesJones wants to talk to you He\'s wheels up from ghana at 2:30. Wants to follow up post carter call. 1 SS','JonesJones wants to talk to you He\'s wheels up from ghana at 2:30. Wants to follow up post carter call. 1 SS'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ghazni',1,1,'2715 - C05764318.txt','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away. Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told \"none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away.\" Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Gian_Ghandi',1,1,'1695 - C05761680.txt','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsLong time politico, was close to rajiv ghandi. III send his bio to oscar to print for you. On election calls, SCA is recommending calls to Congress Party head Sonia Ghandi, outgoing FM Mukherjee, and incoming FM Krishna. We also have a call sheet for Prime Minister Singh in case you want to call. Please let me know if u want to do these calls tomorrow. What do we know about him? Fyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mukherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio.','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsLong time politico, was close to rajiv ghandi. III send his bio to oscar to print for you. On election calls, SCA is recommending calls to Congress Party head Sonia Ghandi, outgoing FM Mukherjee, and incoming FM Krishna. We also have a call sheet for Prime Minister Singh in case you want to call. Please let me know if u want to do these calls tomorrow. What do we know about him? Fyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mukherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Gilad_Shalit',2,1,'1173 - C05760448.txt','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)(U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)(U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Gilad_Shalit',2,1,'1174 - C05760450.txt','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)What is Ann Lewis\'s email? (U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: 5, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)What is Ann Lewis\'s email? (U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: 5, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Gilmar_Mendes',4,1,'2165 - C05762853.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionWhen is Steinberg call? fyi Dan ? I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2nd Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Craig Kelly just called in for the latest developments, which I passed. gm Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. ? Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother.','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionWhen is Steinberg call? fyi Dan ? I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2nd Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Craig Kelly just called in for the latest developments, which I passed. gm Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. ? Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Gilmar_Mendes',4,1,'2228 - C05762967.txt','WHEELS UP on GOLDMAN Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 10:00 local time Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 8:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 18:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 10:30 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionYes. Assume you are getting these updates as well. B6 Mills, Cheryl D It\'s 8 hours 45 minutes to Orlando. WHEELS UP for the Goldman plane. Importance: High Sean and David Goldman have left the consulate for the airport. Wheels up likely in one hour or less. SBU Sean has not yet arrived at the consulate. David Goldman, Rep Smith, David\'s attorneys and Mission personnel all safe at Consulate. Still set for 9am handover. Consulate will allow Sergio Tostes, attorney for the Brazilian family, into the building along with Sean and his grandmother, Silvana. We have arranged for the party to enter directly into the building via the garage. The grandmother announced to the press her intention to park 3 blocks away, as the consulate would not allow her in but press are quoting the Embassy spokesperson Orna Blum flatly contradicting that statement, emphasizing that for Sean\'s emotional well-being, and in sensitivity to Silvana and David, the reunion be safe, private, and calm. Importance: High It appears there will be no handover tonight. According to David\'s Brazilian attorney, the negotiators have broken up, having not been able to agree on the issue of the Grandmother accompanying Sean to the U.S. on the plane (clearly, the other side remains unaware of the source/nature of the charter flight that is pending a handover). We have rebuffed attempts by the Brazilian family\'s attorney to get clarification from the Americans as an obvious last-ditch ploy to once again present this as a U.S. vs Brazil issue. We have been clear to all parties that we the Mission have absolutely no role in any negotiation between the parties and will not/not undertake any contact with the family or their representatives. Deadline for handover established by the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court in Rio remains 9am Thursday ? morning at the U.S. Consulate. Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the warrant authorizing enforcement of the order has been issued and should be in the possession of law enforcement should the family not comply. BCA has confirmed they will be in early tomorrow morning, ready to arrange enforcement should that be necessary. However, David\'s attorney believes they will comply with the order and appear at the Consulate. We stand ready for multiple scenarios. In good news, the Brazilian Central Authority reported that the judge assigned to hear the two motions filed by attorneys for the Brazilian family in the Superior Tribunal de Justica (STJ) has denied both motions on the merits, not just refused to consider the motions. Links to the decisions for those who wish to read legal Portuguese are provided below. The frequently-announced press conference by the Brazilian family/their attorney never materialized. We await word on their next public relations foray. Importance: High I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details on that yet. Importance: High Good news this morning: Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal machinations to delay implementation of the court order, and that the turnover happened today. We do not/not know what if any conditions the family will try to place on a voluntary handover, so planning for police execution of the court order continues. Interpol office in Brasilia has assured BCA and the Embassy LEGAT that they are fully aware of the status of the ? case and are ready to provide support if Sean is not turned over. They will have action if the family attempts to hide Sean. We have contacted WHA Press and CA Press separately to discuss timing to release statements if/when we are successful with wheels up. We have discussed detailed contingency plans should the police be called upon to go to the family residence to enforce the order if voluntary handover does not occur. Also have plans in place to supplement personnel in Rio should this extend past today. We have a general sense of the timing of potential events: We expect to have more clarity from the attorneys as to whether or not voluntary handover will occur around noon/1pm local time, which is 9/10 DC time. Should police enforcement be required, that will likely mean mid/late afternoon local time. We will advise asap if this timeline shifts (as it is likely to do, this being Brazil.) Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at ST1 will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 00B which for us means 7-8am. We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first instance is on recess and the duty court judge will need to take action, but magistrates in Rio are keenly aware of the status of the case and may be prepared to move this evening. BCA is hoping to effect handover tonight, and will plan to send their psychologist to Rio if the handover must happen tomorrow morning.','WHEELS UP on GOLDMAN Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 10:00 local time Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 8:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 18:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 10:30 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionYes. Assume you are getting these updates as well. B6 Mills, Cheryl D; It\'s 8 hours 45 minutes to Orlando. WHEELS UP for the Goldman plane. Importance: High Sean and David Goldman have left the consulate for the airport. Wheels up likely in one hour or less. SBU Sean has not yet arrived at the consulate. David Goldman, Rep Smith, David\'s attorneys and Mission personnel all safe at Consulate. Still set for 9am handover. Consulate will allow Sergio Tostes, attorney for the Brazilian family, into the building along with Sean and his grandmother, Silvana. We have arranged for the party to enter directly into the building via the garage. The grandmother announced to the press her intention to \"park 3 blocks away, as the consulate would not allow her in\" but press are quoting the Embassy spokesperson Orna Blum flatly contradicting that statement, emphasizing that for Sean\'s emotional well-being, and in sensitivity to Silvana and David, the reunion be safe, private, and calm. Importance: High It appears there will be no handover tonight. According to David\'s Brazilian attorney, the negotiators have broken up, having not been able to agree on the issue of the Grandmother accompanying Sean to the U.S. on the plane (clearly, the other side remains unaware of the source/nature of the charter flight that is pending a handover). We have rebuffed attempts by the Brazilian family\'s attorney to \"get clarification from the Americans\" as an obvious last-ditch ploy to once again present this as a U.S. vs Brazil issue. We have been clear to all parties that we the Mission have absolutely no role in any negotiation between the parties and will not/not undertake any contact with the family or their representatives. Deadline for handover established by the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court in Rio remains 9am Thursday ? morning at the U.S. Consulate. Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the warrant authorizing enforcement of the order has been issued and should be in the possession of law enforcement should the family not comply. BCA has confirmed they will be in early tomorrow morning, ready to arrange enforcement should that be necessary. However, David\'s attorney believes they will comply with the order and appear at the Consulate. We stand ready for multiple scenarios. In good news, the Brazilian Central Authority reported that the judge assigned to hear the two motions filed by attorneys for the Brazilian family in the Superior Tribunal de Justica (STJ) has denied both motions on the merits, not just refused to consider the motions. Links to the decisions for those who wish to read legal Portuguese are provided below. The frequently-announced press conference by the Brazilian family/their attorney never materialized. We await word on their next public relations foray. Importance: High I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details on that yet. Importance: High Good news this morning: Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal machinations to delay implementation of the court order, and that the turnover happened today. We do not/not know what if any conditions the family will try to place on a voluntary handover, so planning for police execution of the court order continues. Interpol office in Brasilia has assured BCA and the Embassy LEGAT that they are fully aware of the status of the ? case and are ready to provide support if Sean is not turned over. They will have action if the family attempts to hide Sean. We have contacted WHA Press and CA Press separately to discuss timing to release statements if/when we are successful with wheels up. We have discussed detailed contingency plans should the police be called upon to go to the family residence to enforce the order if voluntary handover does not occur. Also have plans in place to supplement personnel in Rio should this extend past today. We have a general sense of the timing of potential events: We expect to have more clarity from the attorneys as to whether or not voluntary handover will occur around noon/1pm local time, which is 9/10 DC time. Should police enforcement be required, that will likely mean mid/late afternoon local time. We will advise asap if this timeline shifts (as it is likely to do, this being Brazil.) Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at ST1 will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 00B which for us means 7-8am. We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first instance is on recess and the \"duty court\" judge will need to take action, but magistrates in Rio are keenly aware of the status of the case and may be prepared to move this evening. BCA is hoping to effect handover tonight, and will plan to send their psychologist to Rio if the handover must happen tomorrow morning.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Gilmar_Mendes',4,1,'3740 - C05766651.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman Decisionfyi Dan I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2\'d Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Damour will continue to update as events progress. -Phil! Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: o Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. o Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. o David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at STJ will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. ? The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. ? BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. ? We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. ? We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 008 which for us means 7-8am. ? We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: ? STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. ? The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. ? The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. ? Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman Decisionfyi Dan I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2\'d Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Damour will continue to update as events progress. -Phil! Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: o Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. o Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. o David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at STJ will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. ? The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. ? BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. ? We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. ? We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 008 which for us means 7-8am. ? We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: ? STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. ? The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. ? The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. ? Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Gilmar_Mendes',4,1,'3742 - C05766654.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionSet for 12:30 You are calling redswitch from your black ste phone 202-647-5926 When is Steinberg call? fyi Dan? Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo ? has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionSet for 12:30 You are calling redswitch from your black ste phone 202-647-5926 When is Steinberg call? fyi Dan? Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo ? has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Giovanni_Benedetto_Platti',1,1,'1078 - C05760319.txt','Admiral PlattI have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel.., he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.comh Visit Pea Ridge Confidential, My Personal Blog <http://pearidgeconfidential.blogspot.comh','Admiral PlattI have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel.., he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.comh Visit Pea Ridge Confidential, My Personal Blog <http://pearidgeconfidential.blogspot.comh'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Girga',3,1,'1083 - C05760330.txt','UpdateI forgot I have to do stick. Are you free? Huma/Jake: Just got further updates from a de facto rep and Amb Llorens. The de facto authorities have decided to turn this exercise into a sort of loya girga to get buy-in for M\'s departure. This evening the discussions included religious groups and business leaders. Tomorrow government officials and others. My de facto contact says results tonight were good although it was not easy for many to accept the logic behind M\'s exit. He said the US once again has been the catalyst for movement in Honduras. Thinking is now for a Monday announcement. We\'ll stay on it and update you. ck','UpdateI forgot I have to do stick. Are you free? Huma/Jake: Just got further updates from a de facto rep and Amb Llorens. The de facto authorities have decided to turn this exercise into a sort of loya girga to get buy-in for M\'s departure. This evening the discussions included religious groups and business leaders. Tomorrow government officials and others. My de facto contact says results tonight were good although it was not easy for many to accept the logic behind M\'s exit. He said the US once again has been the catalyst for movement in Honduras. Thinking is now for a Monday announcement. We\'ll stay on it and update you. ck'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Girga',3,1,'1084 - C05760331.txt','UpdateI do not think I\'m supposed to be here. I don\'t see another FM. Can you check? Huma/Jake: Just got further updates from a de facto rep and Amb Llorens. The de facto authorities have decided to turn this exercise into a sort of loya girga to get buy-in for M\'s departure. This evening the discussions included religious groups and business leaders. Tomorrow government officials and others. My de facto contact says results tonight were good although it was not easy for many to accept the logic behind M\'s exit. He said the US once again has been the catalyst for movement in Honduras. Thinking is now for a Monday announcement. We\'ll stay on it and update you. ck','UpdateI do not think I\'m supposed to be here. I don\'t see another FM. Can you check? Huma/Jake: Just got further updates from a de facto rep and Amb Llorens. The de facto authorities have decided to turn this exercise into a sort of loya girga to get buy-in for M\'s departure. This evening the discussions included religious groups and business leaders. Tomorrow government officials and others. My de facto contact says results tonight were good although it was not easy for many to accept the logic behind M\'s exit. He said the US once again has been the catalyst for movement in Honduras. Thinking is now for a Monday announcement. We\'ll stay on it and update you. ck'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Girga',3,1,'3269 - C05765744.txt','UpdateHuma/Jake: Just got further updates from a de facto rep and Amb Llorens. The de facto authorities have decided to turn this exercise into a sort of loya girga to get buy-in for M\'s departure. This evening the discussions included religious groups and business leaders. Tomorrow government officials and others. My de facto contact says results tonight were good although it was not easy for many to accept the logic behind M\'s exit. He said the US once again has been the catalyst for movement in Honduras. Thinking is now for a Monday announcement. We\'ll stay on it and update you. ck','UpdateHuma/Jake: Just got further updates from a de facto rep and Amb Llorens. The de facto authorities have decided to turn this exercise into a sort of loya girga to get buy-in for M\'s departure. This evening the discussions included religious groups and business leaders. Tomorrow government officials and others. My de facto contact says results tonight were good although it was not easy for many to accept the logic behind M\'s exit. He said the US once again has been the catalyst for movement in Honduras. Thinking is now for a Monday announcement. We\'ll stay on it and update you. ck'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Give_In_to_Me',16,1,'1043 - C05760267.txt','Fwd: From Gallup.Com: Americans Mostly Favorable on Defense Secretary GatesMaggie--I can\'t pull up the data. Can you give me the highlights? Thx. thought you both would want to see','Fwd: From Gallup.Com: Americans Mostly Favorable on Defense Secretary GatesMaggie--I can\'t pull up the data. Can you give me the highlights? Thx. thought you both would want to see'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Give_In_to_Me',16,1,'1278 - C05760652.txt','PD and working document on responsibilitiesAttachments: Special Advisor for Nonproliferation and Arms Control.docx Working document, SANAC areas of responsibility.docx Huma ? can you print for HRC? Thanks. cdm B6 Ellen: Attached are revised position descriptions and original taskings list for Bob Einhorn. He and I discussed these yesterday. Please review and after you have had a chance to do so, please give me a call. Best. cdm Cheryl, Attached are the two papers, cleaned up. Thanks. Bob','PD and working document on responsibilitiesAttachments: Special Advisor for Nonproliferation and Arms Control.docx; Working document, SANAC areas of responsibility.docx Huma ? can you print for HRC? Thanks. cdm B6 Ellen: Attached are revised position descriptions and original taskings list for Bob Einhorn. He and I discussed these yesterday. Please review and after you have had a chance to do so, please give me a call. Best. cdm Cheryl, Attached are the two papers, cleaned up. Thanks. Bob'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Give_In_to_Me',16,1,'1280 - C05760656.txt','PD and working document on responsibilitiesShe called me. Have you heard back from Ellen? Huma ?can you print for HRC? Thanks. cdm B6 Ellen: Attached are revised position descriptions and original taskings list for Bob Einhorn. He and I discussed these yesterday. Please review and after you have had a chance to do so, please give me a call. Best. cdm Cheryl, Attached are the two papers, cleaned up. Thanks. 3','PD and working document on responsibilitiesShe called me. Have you heard back from Ellen? Huma ?can you print for HRC? Thanks. cdm B6 Ellen: Attached are revised position descriptions and original taskings list for Bob Einhorn. He and I discussed these yesterday. Please review and after you have had a chance to do so, please give me a call. Best. cdm Cheryl, Attached are the two papers, cleaned up. Thanks. 3'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Give_In_to_Me',16,1,'1395 - C05761074.txt','Thank you so very much!!!!Fyi I gave Sec. Clinton an A+ in our dopey CNN report card last night. So did Donna Brazile. The only two A+\'s all night. Xo Thanks, Cheryl. Hope all is well and I\'m so glad you are serving our country once again! P3 can give me what I need. Paulie Thanks Paulie ? also looping in Pi Crowley Adding a whole bunch of folks who I know can assist you with the information you need. Capricia, We raised 500K from the email contest!! You all are amazing - the world adores you! You put a serious hole in hrc debt! A million thanks! capricia','Thank you so very much!!!!Fyi I gave Sec. Clinton an A+ in our dopey CNN report card last night. So did Donna Brazile. The only two A+\'s all night. Xo Thanks, Cheryl. Hope all is well and I\'m so glad you are serving our country once again! P3 can give me what I need. Paulie Thanks Paulie ? also looping in Pi Crowley Adding a whole bunch of folks who I know can assist you with the information you need. Capricia, We raised 500K from the email contest!! You all are amazing - the world adores you! You put a serious hole in hrc debt! A million thanks! capricia'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Give_In_to_Me',16,1,'1396 - C05761077.txt','High Praise Indeed white house correspondents dinnerEnjoy ? see message below Pfs Richard Sisk of the NY Daily News reports that even Elliott Abrams is having difficulty criticizing the first 100 days. PJ P.J. I am stuck with one of those confounded calendar stories -- Hillary\'s 100 days. Just got off the phone with Elliott Abrams, thinking Pd give the dark side their due, but even he was at a loss. I can\'t think of anything very critical, but give me time, said he. Who knew he had a sense of humor? Cheers Rich','High Praise Indeed white house correspondents dinnerEnjoy ? see message below Pfs Richard Sisk of the NY Daily News reports that even Elliott Abrams is having difficulty criticizing the first 100 days. PJ P.J. I am stuck with one of those confounded calendar stories -- Hillary\'s 100 days. Just got off the phone with Elliott Abrams, thinking Pd give the dark side their due, but even he was at a loss. \"I can\'t think of anything very critical, but give me time,\" said he. Who knew he had a sense of humor? Cheers Rich'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Give_In_to_Me',16,1,'1586 - C05761416.txt','Followupshot him email that we need to talk -- but the Amb wanted to give me readout from his meeting with GTIP before raising it further. Did you pass on to Jim S the concern about the TIPS report re UAE?','Followupshot him email that we need to talk -- but the Amb wanted to give me readout from his meeting with GTIP before raising it further. Did you pass on to Jim S the concern about the TIPS report re UAE?'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Give_In_to_Me',16,1,'1600 - C05761440.txt','Fwd: Thank you for meetingDear Hillary, I met with Zohra Rasekh on Friday. You may remember her. She\'d met with you during your trips to Kabul as Senator. She is an Afghan-American who has been working in Afghanistan over the last six years and is currently the country\'s Director of Human Rights. She knows the leaders very well --- and I might add, verifies what is known about the rampant corruption, etc. Since you are going to the Hague and since there will be no women from Afghanistan, I asked Zohra to give me her assessment. Her comments reinforce what I heard from several other Afghan women leaders who were in DC over the last week. I hope this is useful. Senate willing, hopefully I\'ll be able to get to work soon. Safe travels, Melanne','Fwd: Thank you for meetingDear Hillary, I met with Zohra Rasekh on Friday. You may remember her. She\'d met with you during your trips to Kabul as Senator. She is an Afghan-American who has been working in Afghanistan over the last six years and is currently the country\'s Director of Human Rights. She knows the leaders very well --- and I might add, verifies what is known about the rampant corruption, etc. Since you are going to the Hague and since there will be no women from Afghanistan, I asked Zohra to give me her assessment. Her comments reinforce what I heard from several other Afghan women leaders who were in DC over the last week. I hope this is useful. Senate willing, hopefully I\'ll be able to get to work soon. Safe travels, Melanne'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Give_In_to_Me',16,1,'175 - C05739766.txt','LibyaAssociated Press Published September 21, 2012 BENGHAZI, lli3YA ? Hundreds of protesters angry over last week\'s killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya stormed the compound of the Islamic extremist militia suspected in the attack, evicting militiamen and setting fire to their building Friday. In an unprecedented show of public anger at Libya\'s rampant militias, the crowd overwhelmed the compound of the Ansar Al-Sharlah Brigade in the center of the eastern city of Benghazi. Ansar Al-Shariah fighters initially fired in the air to disperse the crowd, but eventually abandoned the site with their weapons and vehicles after it was overrun by waves of protesters shouting No to militias. I don\'t want to see armed men wearing Afghani-style clothes stopping me in the street to give me orders, I only want to see people in uniform, said Omar Mohammed, a university student who took part in the takeover of the site, which protesters said was done in support of the army and police. No deaths were reported in the incident, which came after tens of thousands marched in Benghazi against armed militias. One vehicle was also burned at the compound. For many Libyans, the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi was the last straw in one of the biggest problems Libya has faced since the ouster and death of longtime dictator Moamrnar Qaddafi around a year ago -- the multiple mini-armies that with their arsenals of machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades are stronger than the regular armed forces and police. The militias, a legacy of the rag-tag popular forces that fought Qaddafi\'s regime, tout themselves as protectors of Libya\'s revolution, providing security where police cannot. But many say they act like gangs, detaining and intimidating rivals and carrying out killings. Militias made up of Islamic radicals like Ansar Al-Shariah are notorious for attacks on Muslims who don\'t abide by their hardline ideology. Officials and witnesses say fighters from Ansar Al-Shariati led the attack on the U.S. consulate, which killed Amb. Chris Stevens and three other Americans. After taking over the Ansar compound, protesters then drove to attack the Benghazi headquarters of another Islamist militia, Rafallah Sahati. The militiamen opened fire on the protesters, who were largely unarmed. At least 20 were wounded, and there were unconfirmed witness reports of three protesters killed. Earlier in the day, some 30,000 people filled a broad boulevard as they marched along a lake in central Benghazi on Friday to the gates of the headquarters of Ansar Al-Shariah. No, no, to militias, the crowd chanted, filling a broad boulevard. They carried banners and signs demanding that militias disband and that the government build up police to take their place in keeping security. Benghazi is in a trap, signs read. Where is the army, where is the police?','LibyaAssociated Press Published September 21, 2012 BENGHAZI, lli3YA ? Hundreds of protesters angry over last week\'s killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya stormed the compound of the Islamic extremist militia suspected in the attack, evicting militiamen and setting fire to their building Friday. In an unprecedented show of public anger at Libya\'s rampant militias, the crowd overwhelmed the compound of the Ansar Al-Sharlah Brigade in the center of the eastern city of Benghazi. Ansar Al-Shariah fighters initially fired in the air to disperse the crowd, but eventually abandoned the site with their weapons and vehicles after it was overrun by waves of protesters shouting \"No to militias.\" \"I don\'t want to see armed men wearing Afghani-style clothes stopping me in the street to give me orders, I only want to see people in uniform,\" said Omar Mohammed, a university student who took part in the takeover of the site, which protesters said was done in support of the army and police. No deaths were reported in the incident, which came after tens of thousands marched in Benghazi against armed militias. One vehicle was also burned at the compound. For many Libyans, the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi was the last straw in one of the biggest problems Libya has faced since the ouster and death of longtime dictator Moamrnar Qaddafi around a year ago -- the multiple mini-armies that with their arsenals of machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades are stronger than the regular armed forces and police. The militias, a legacy of the rag-tag popular forces that fought Qaddafi\'s regime, tout themselves as protectors of Libya\'s revolution, providing security where police cannot. But many say they act like gangs, detaining and intimidating rivals and carrying out killings. Militias made up of Islamic radicals like Ansar Al-Shariah are notorious for attacks on Muslims who don\'t abide by their hardline ideology. Officials and witnesses say fighters from Ansar Al-Shariati led the attack on the U.S. consulate, which killed Amb. Chris Stevens and three other Americans. After taking over the Ansar compound, protesters then drove to attack the Benghazi headquarters of another Islamist militia, Rafallah Sahati. The militiamen opened fire on the protesters, who were largely unarmed. At least 20 were wounded, and there were unconfirmed witness reports of three protesters killed. Earlier in the day, some 30,000 people filled a broad boulevard as they marched along a lake in central Benghazi on Friday to the gates of the headquarters of Ansar Al-Shariah. \"No, no, to militias,\" the crowd chanted, filling a broad boulevard. They carried banners and signs demanding that militias disband and that the government build up police to take their place in keeping security. \"Benghazi is in a trap,\" signs read. \"Where is the army, where is the police?\"'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Give_In_to_Me',16,1,'1940 - C05762510.txt','Hillary: If you\'re up, give me a call. SidA Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!','Hillary: If you\'re up, give me a call. SidA Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Give_In_to_Me',16,1,'2781 - C05764466.txt','Schedule and staffing (Rapp) Schedule and staffingPer our discussion Dear Cheryl, Thank you for the call on Thursday and for your understanding about my need to take care of certain responsibilities before I depart as SCSL Prosecutor. The Taylor testimony is going well from our point of view. He is opening himself to a devastating CX by telling unexpected and unnecessary lies about his activities in Liberia and the region. I have been using my access to senior Liberian, Sierra Leone, and UN officials to obtain new evidence with which to confront him. This is well in hand and I dont see a problem in leaving even if Taylor is still on the stand on September 7. The major reason to stay as Prosecutor until that date (aside from the requirement of a 30-day notice to the UNSG) is the oral argument on the appeal of our last case in Freetown (involving historic gender violence convictions) on September 2, 3, and 4. However, from my conversations with Clint, I am concerned that there are several issues that are coming to head at this time, and know that I will have to hit the ground very fast on September 8. Because my schedule is light in the coming week and because I have some leave days to use, I have therefore planned a quick trip to DC to be there from Wednesday noon through Saturday noon, August 26-29. I wont yet move into the office, but the staff will help me schedule some informal meetings on several issues. Additionally, this will give me a chance to look for a place to live. . I hope that we can talk when I am Washington this week.','Schedule and staffing (Rapp) Schedule and staffingPer our discussion Dear Cheryl, Thank you for the call on Thursday and for your understanding about my need to take care of certain responsibilities before I depart as SCSL Prosecutor. The Taylor testimony is going well from our point of view. He is opening himself to a devastating CX by telling unexpected and unnecessary lies about his activities in Liberia and the region. I have been using my access to senior Liberian, Sierra Leone, and UN officials to obtain new evidence with which to confront him. This is well in hand and I dont see a problem in leaving even if Taylor is still on the stand on September 7. The major reason to stay as Prosecutor until that date (aside from the requirement of a 30-day notice to the UNSG) is the oral argument on the appeal of our last case in Freetown (involving historic gender violence convictions) on September 2, 3, and 4. However, from my conversations with Clint, I am concerned that there are several issues that are coming to head at this time, and know that I will have to hit the ground very fast on September 8. Because my schedule is light in the coming week and because I have some leave days to use, I have therefore planned a quick trip to DC to be there from Wednesday noon through Saturday noon, August 26-29. I wont yet move into the office, but the staff will help me schedule some informal meetings on several issues. Additionally, this will give me a chance to look for a place to live. . I hope that we can talk when I am Washington this week.'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Give_In_to_Me',16,1,'2798 - C05764494.txt','guidance: Econ Club of DC as forum for HRC in Sept?Anything on your call with him you want me to followup on? Thanks strobe - I will touch base with you today so we can catch up Cheryl, regard the desire of the Economic Club of DC to invite HRC to speak (which we consulted on a week ago), they\'re now broadening the invite to be any time in the fall?which I\'d think might increase the chances of it suited her purposes. I\'m attaching a copy of the letter they\'ll send in via any channel you designate (scheduler, public affairs officer, or whatever). HRC did call this weekend and we covered a pretty wide range of substantive issues. I decided, however, not to bother her with this matter, which I hope was the right call on my part. Also, Jake put in a call to me last week. We didn\'t connect. I don\'t know if that\'s OBE as a result of HRC\'s call. In any event, I\'m around this week, though hanging out as much as ossible with Regards, Strobe This sounds interesting - can you give me a few days to determine whether it\'s even a possibility? Sept is imp month b/c of travel and unga but want to check. Let\'s also connect on unga - glad you connected with jack et al. Best Cdm Cheryl, I hope for your sake that you don\'t get this email for a while and that you\'re getting some genuine R&R. Anyway, David Rubenstein of the Carlyle Group is asking my advice on whether HRC would welcome an invitation to address the Economic Club of Washington in September. Obviously business-heavy. Audience: 400-500, screen questions for after talk and he can provide them in advance media coverage, etc. I told him I had no idea but would check. Depending on her outreach strategy for the fall, it could be a good audience, esp. if she wanted to talk about issues like China, the development, the role of the private sector, or energy/climate?i.e., the econ aspect/component of foreign policy. If I should be going elsewhere for this kind of steer, lemme know. Regards, Strobe PS: Kemal Dervi, Judith Rodin and I connected by phone with Jack Lew, Derek Chollet & others on State end re outside input into QDDR. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 1111','guidance: Econ Club of DC as forum for HRC in Sept?Anything on your call with him you want me to followup on? Thanks strobe - I will touch base with you today so we can catch up Cheryl, regard the desire of the Economic Club of DC to invite HRC to speak (which we consulted on a week ago), they\'re now broadening the invite to be any time in the fall?which I\'d think might increase the chances of it suited her purposes. I\'m attaching a copy of the letter they\'ll send in via any channel you designate (scheduler, public affairs officer, or whatever). HRC did call this weekend and we covered a pretty wide range of substantive issues. I decided, however, not to bother her with this matter, which I hope was the right call on my part. Also, Jake put in a call to me last week. We didn\'t connect. I don\'t know if that\'s OBE as a result of HRC\'s call. In any event, I\'m around this week, though hanging out as much as ossible with Regards, Strobe This sounds interesting - can you give me a few days to determine whether it\'s even a possibility? Sept is imp month b/c of travel and unga but want to check. Let\'s also connect on unga - glad you connected with jack et al. Best Cdm Cheryl, I hope for your sake that you don\'t get this email for a while and that you\'re getting some genuine R&R. Anyway, David Rubenstein of the Carlyle Group is asking my advice on whether HRC would welcome an invitation to address the Economic Club of Washington in September. Obviously business-heavy. Audience: 400-500, screen questions for after talk and he can provide them in advance; media coverage, etc. I told him I had no idea but would check. Depending on her outreach strategy for the fall, it could be a good audience, esp. if she wanted to talk about issues like China, the development, the role of the private sector, or energy/climate?i.e., the econ aspect/component of foreign policy. If I should be going elsewhere for this kind of steer, lemme know. Regards, Strobe PS: Kemal Dervi, Judith Rodin and I connected by phone with Jack Lew, Derek Chollet & others on State end re outside input into QDDR. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 1111'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Give_In_to_Me',16,1,'2907 - C05764670.txt','Age discrim suitFYI B6 This is what we know: Bloomberg News contacted the Department\'s press office on Friday afternoon about an age discrimination suit that was supposedly filed on Friday in the federal district court for DC. We do not yet have a copy of the complaint and we do not know as yet whether the US Attorney\'s Office has in fact been served (an AUSA contact of ours did confirm that a complaint was filed with the clerk of the court). The details are also sketchy, but the complaint was apparently filed by an FSO. According to the inquiry that came in from the press office, apparently alleges that she was the top pick for a position at our Embassy in Algiers, but that she was denied the position by HR because of her age. This complaint was filed directly in district court neither S/OCR nor our office have any record of an administrative complaint being filed. Our usual practice is not to comment publicly about matters in litigation. If a complaint has in fact been filed, we should have it sometime tomorrow, and can send you an info memo with more details. But this is all we know right now. Harold On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 4:26 PM, Mills, Cheryl D <MillsCD@state.gov> wrote: Can you give me more info on the suit filed against the dept and secretary re age discrim? Thx Harold Hon *u Koh','Age discrim suitFYI B6 This is what we know: Bloomberg News contacted the Department\'s press office on Friday afternoon about an age discrimination suit that was supposedly filed on Friday in the federal district court for DC. We do not yet have a copy of the complaint and we do not know as yet whether the US Attorney\'s Office has in fact been served (an AUSA contact of ours did confirm that a complaint was filed with the clerk of the court). The details are also sketchy, but the complaint was apparently filed by an FSO. According to the inquiry that came in from the press office, apparently alleges that she was the top pick for a position at our Embassy in Algiers, but that she was denied the position by HR because of her age. This complaint was filed directly in district court; neither S/OCR nor our office have any record of an administrative complaint being filed. Our usual practice is not to comment publicly about matters in litigation. If a complaint has in fact been filed, we should have it sometime tomorrow, and can send you an info memo with more details. But this is all we know right now. Harold On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 4:26 PM, Mills, Cheryl D <MillsCD@state.gov> wrote: Can you give me more info on the suit filed against the dept and secretary re age discrim? Thx Harold Hon *u Koh'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Give_In_to_Me',16,1,'2968 - C05764789.txt','Pls call or give me tt to call you asap.Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Pls call or give me tt to call you asap.Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Give_In_to_Me',16,1,'320 - C05758433.txt','trying to connect....Did you get anything from him? See below. Hillary, I\'ve been trying to get a couple of reasonably time-sensitive messages to you for a couple of weeks via Cheryl\'s State Department e-mail, and I\'ve heard nothing back. Is there a different channel I should use? Strobe PS: here\'s the last one I sent, with an attachment of the earlier one Cheryl, I\'m resending a message that I first sent on April 14. I can imagine how flooded your inbox is, but I\'d be grateful if you could give me some idea of whether what I\'m proposing below might work. If there\'s any chance, I\'ll send you the full list of people from the Board and Intl Advisory Council. BTW, I\'ve heard terrific reports about the Sec\'s Town Meeting in Iraq yesterday, including from my friend who I gather is slated to go to as ambassador. He\'s as good as they get. One other thing (speaking of ambassadorships), I\'m concerned about what I gather may happen with regard to the Tokyo embassy?not least because the Japanese are getting concerned. I realize the locus of decision-making there is the White House, but given the terrific start the HRC gave to the US-Japan relationship by going to Tokyo first on her trip to Asia, I\'d be sorry to see any, setback there. Here follows my earlier message.... Hi, Cheryl. I wanted to take a quiet sounding with you about possibly getting a bit of time for the Brookings board of trustees and International Advisory Council on June 4. If there\'s any possibility at all, I\'ll come in, via any channel you suggest, with a formal request, but here\'s the essence of it: we\'ve got a very distinguished board which she\'s met with before (a week after the 2004 election), plus a group of 20+ high-level international types etc.). We could do it in a way that minimizes the imposition on her time?i.e., bring the group into the department an assemble in the Loy Henderson auditorium (or whatever it\'s called these days, or a similar 1st floor venue), and she comes down and talks to us for 15 minutes and take 15 minutes of questions, over and out. We did this','trying to connect....Did you get anything from him? See below. Hillary, I\'ve been trying to get a couple of reasonably time-sensitive messages to you for a couple of weeks via Cheryl\'s State Department e-mail, and I\'ve heard nothing back. Is there a different channel I should use? Strobe PS: here\'s the last one I sent, with an attachment of the earlier one Cheryl, I\'m resending a message that I first sent on April 14. I can imagine how flooded your inbox is, but I\'d be grateful if you could give me some idea of whether what I\'m proposing below might work. If there\'s any chance, I\'ll send you the full list of people from the Board and Intl Advisory Council. BTW, I\'ve heard terrific reports about the Sec\'s Town Meeting in Iraq yesterday, including from my friend who I gather is slated to go to as ambassador. He\'s as good as they get. One other thing (speaking of ambassadorships), I\'m concerned about what I gather may happen with regard to the Tokyo embassy?not least because the Japanese are getting concerned. I realize the locus of decision-making there is the White House, but given the terrific start the HRC gave to the US-Japan relationship by going to Tokyo first on her trip to Asia, I\'d be sorry to see any, setback there. Here follows my earlier message.... Hi, Cheryl. I wanted to take a quiet sounding with you about possibly getting a bit of time for the Brookings board of trustees and International Advisory Council on June 4. If there\'s any possibility at all, I\'ll come in, via any channel you suggest, with a formal request, but here\'s the essence of it: we\'ve got a very distinguished board which she\'s met with before (a week after the 2004 election), plus a group of 20+ high-level international types etc.). We could do it in a way that minimizes the imposition on her time?i.e., bring the group into the department an assemble in the Loy Henderson auditorium (or whatever it\'s called these days, or a similar 1st floor venue), and she comes down and talks to us for 15 minutes and take 15 minutes of questions, over and out. We did this'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Give_In_to_Me',16,1,'3297 - C05765801.txt','ThanksFYI I appreciate being included in the dialogue last evening. I now have a much better appreciation for the challenges, as well as the pressures you and the Secretary address each day. While I suspect there is not much that those of us on the outside can do to help, call on me at any time if I can assist in any fashion. Not to be too dramatic about it but the Secretary\'s success is in the country\'s interests. Reference was made last night to more rest for HRC-I have to believe that with the rigors of your job a little R+R for you is in order-hopefully you can work out some personal time over the holiday period. By the way, can you give me an email for Capricia Marshall? All the best and do call if there is anything I can do. Gordon D. Giffin McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP 303 Peachtree St. Suite 5300 Atlanta, Ga. 30308 404-527-4020 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and any attachments contain information from the law firm of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, and are intended solely for the use of the named recipient or recipients. This e-mail may contain privileged attorney/client communications or work product. Any dissemination of this e-mail by anyone other than an intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are not a named recipient, you are prohibited from any further viewing of the e-mail or any attachments or from making any use of the e-mail or attachments. If you believe you have received this e-mail in error, notify the sender immediately and permanently delete the e-mail, any attachments, and all copies thereof from any drives or storage media and destroy any printouts of the e-mail or attachments.','ThanksFYI I appreciate being included in the dialogue last evening. I now have a much better appreciation for the challenges, as well as the pressures you and the Secretary address each day. While I suspect there is not much that those of us on the \"outside\" can do to help, call on me at any time if I can assist in any fashion. Not to be too dramatic about it but the Secretary\'s success is in the country\'s interests. Reference was made last night to more rest for HRC-I have to believe that with the rigors of your job a little R+R for you is in order-hopefully you can work out some personal time over the holiday period. By the way, can you give me an email for Capricia Marshall? All the best and do call if there is anything I can do. Gordon D. Giffin McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP 303 Peachtree St. Suite 5300 Atlanta, Ga. 30308 404-527-4020 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and any attachments contain information from the law firm of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, and are intended solely for the use of the named recipient or recipients. This e-mail may contain privileged attorney/client communications or work product. Any dissemination of this e-mail by anyone other than an intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are not a named recipient, you are prohibited from any further viewing of the e-mail or any attachments or from making any use of the e-mail or attachments. If you believe you have received this e-mail in error, notify the sender immediately and permanently delete the e-mail, any attachments, and all copies thereof from any drives or storage media and destroy any printouts of the e-mail or attachments.'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Give_In_to_Me',16,1,'3388 - C05765941.txt','Branch SummaryPls give me printed copy today. See below. Will send PIR comments shortly.','Branch SummaryPls give me printed copy today. See below. Will send PIR comments shortly.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Gjorge_Ivanov',1,1,'3021 - C05764887.txt','Jirns bilatsU asked who he met with today: Montenegrin Prime Minister Djukanovic Croatian Foreign Minister Jandrokovic Cypriot FM Kyprianou Serbian Foreign Minister Jeremic Swedish Foreign Minister Bildt Bosnian President Silajdzic Macedonian President Ivanov','Jirns bilatsU asked who he met with today: Montenegrin Prime Minister Djukanovic Croatian Foreign Minister Jandrokovic Cypriot FM Kyprianou Serbian Foreign Minister Jeremic Swedish Foreign Minister Bildt Bosnian President Silajdzic Macedonian President Ivanov'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Glacier_National_Park_(U.S.)',1,1,'3241 - C05765688.txt','Letter from Senator BaucusAttachments: 2009 11 09 17 07 26.pdf H RC: Here is background on the letter from Baucus and the anticipated response prepared by H. Take a look and see if you want to go in a different direction. Including the background below so you have the context for the letter. Nora: I\'m responding on Tom\'s behalf. We\'ve drafted up a letter in response, and I believe it\'s with H right now. We\'ve had a near-constant dialogue with Baucus\' office on this, and I\'m afraid we haven\'t been able to, and aren\'t likely in the near future, to satisfy them. 1) Development and environmental protection on the Flathead River is a long-running source of tension between Montana and British Columbia. To protect the Flathead Basin, Sen. Baucus has long championed restrictions against development on both sides of the border. 2) Over the years, the USG has worked closely with the Canadian federal government to ensure several Canadian mining proposals were fully assessed for environmental impact. To date, the British Columbia provincial government has not approved any mining proposals in the Flathead Basin?and there are no additional proposals on the horizon. 3) The Senator would like to see B.C. and Canada move toward a more permanent way to protect the region, rather than having to battle each new mining proposal. For example, environmental NGOs advocate the Canadians establishing a national park or other development moratorium. 4) While we certainly agree with that approach in principal, the problem is that under Canada\'s system, provincial governments hold the authority over natural resource management. Therefore, even though the Canadian park service likewise would favor a national park in the northern Flathead Basin, nothing can happen without the agreement of the Province of British Columbia. 5) British Columbia has informed us that they see no need for broader, more permanent protections in the Flathead Basin, and believe their environmental assessment process gives adequate protection against development-related threats. 6) Because of the federal-provincial dynamic in Canada, the Canadian federal government can\'t really compel British Columbia to establish permanent protections in the Flathead Basin. 7) Glacier National Park and the Canadian Waterton Lakes National Park are U.N. World Heritage Sites. The U.N. World Heritage committee recently sent a mission to the Flathead basin, to assess potential threats to the two national parks. Their report is expected this month or next. The release of the report will provide us an opportunity to engage B.C. and Canada again on the future of the Flathead region. Hi Tom. I don\'t think you ever followed back up on this. Can you let me know how we can address his concerns? Thanks.','Letter from Senator BaucusAttachments: 2009 11 09 17 07 26.pdf H RC: Here is background on the letter from Baucus and the anticipated response prepared by H. Take a look and see if you want to go in a different direction. Including the background below so you have the context for the letter. Nora: I\'m responding on Tom\'s behalf. We\'ve drafted up a letter in response, and I believe it\'s with H right now. We\'ve had a near-constant dialogue with Baucus\' office on this, and I\'m afraid we haven\'t been able to, and aren\'t likely in the near future, to satisfy them. 1) Development and environmental protection on the Flathead River is a long-running source of tension between Montana and British Columbia. To protect the Flathead Basin, Sen. Baucus has long championed restrictions against development on both sides of the border. 2) Over the years, the USG has worked closely with the Canadian federal government to ensure several Canadian mining proposals were fully assessed for environmental impact. To date, the British Columbia provincial government has not approved any mining proposals in the Flathead Basin?and there are no additional proposals on the horizon. 3) The Senator would like to see B.C. and Canada move toward a more permanent way to protect the region, rather than having to battle each new mining proposal. For example, environmental NGOs advocate the Canadians establishing a national park or other development moratorium. 4) While we certainly agree with that approach in principal, the problem is that under Canada\'s system, provincial governments hold the authority over natural resource management. Therefore, even though the Canadian park service likewise would favor a national park in the northern Flathead Basin, nothing can happen without the agreement of the Province of British Columbia. 5) British Columbia has informed us that they see no need for broader, more permanent protections in the Flathead Basin, and believe their environmental assessment process gives adequate protection against development-related threats. 6) Because of the federal-provincial dynamic in Canada, the Canadian federal government can\'t really compel British Columbia to establish permanent protections in the Flathead Basin. 7) Glacier National Park and the Canadian Waterton Lakes National Park are U.N. World Heritage Sites. The U.N. World Heritage committee recently sent a mission to the Flathead basin, to assess potential threats to the two national parks. Their report is expected this month or next. The release of the report will provide us an opportunity to engage B.C. and Canada again on the future of the Flathead region. Hi Tom. I don\'t think you ever followed back up on this. Can you let me know how we can address his concerns? Thanks.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Glamour_Awards',3,1,'1096 - C05760347.txt','Nooni AliDo you recall Nooni Ali(?), the ten year. old Yemeni girl who got herself divorced? I met her at the Glamour awards last year. There was a CNN story last few days about how unhappy she is, still living at home, not attending school and quite angry that her life is not better. Is there any way we can help her? Could we get her to the US for counselling and education?','Nooni AliDo you recall Nooni Ali(?), the ten year. old Yemeni girl who got herself divorced? I met her at the Glamour awards last year. There was a CNN story last few days about how unhappy she is, still living at home, not attending school and quite angry that her life is not better. Is there any way we can help her? Could we get her to the US for counselling and education?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Glamour_Awards',3,1,'2969 - C05764790.txt','Noori AliYes, I read the story yesterday and have been in touch with Glamour and our post. I think her family needs to be compensated in some way because they raise feeding her and transportation as expenses they can\'t meet in order to send her to school. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Do you recall Noon\' Ali(?), the ten year old Yemeni girl who got herself divorced? I met her at the Glamour awards last year. There was a CNN story last few days about how unhappy she is, still living at home, not attending school and quite angry that her life is not better. Is there any way we can help her? Could we get her to the US for counselling and education? 295','Noori AliYes, I read the story yesterday and have been in touch with Glamour and our post. I think her family needs to be compensated in some way because they raise feeding her and transportation as expenses they can\'t meet in order to send her to school. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Do you recall Noon\' Ali(?), the ten year old Yemeni girl who got herself divorced? I met her at the Glamour awards last year. There was a CNN story last few days about how unhappy she is, still living at home, not attending school and quite angry that her life is not better. Is there any way we can help her? Could we get her to the US for counselling and education? 295'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Glamour_Awards',3,1,'3030 - C05764904.txt','Noori Ali Noori AllOk I hope there\'s something we can do. Let\'s discuss soon. Yes, I read the story yesterday and have been in touch with Glamour and our post. I think her family needs to be compensated in some way because they raise feeding her and transportation as expenses they can\'t meet in order to send her to school. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Do you recall Noori Ali(?), the ten year old Yemeni girl who got herself divorced? I met her at the Glamour awards last year. There was a CNN story last few days about how unhappy she is, still living at home, not attending school and quite angry that her life is not better. Is there any way we can help her? Could we get her to the US for counselling and education? 322','Noori Ali Noori AllOk I hope there\'s something we can do. Let\'s discuss soon. Yes, I read the story yesterday and have been in touch with Glamour and our post. I think her family needs to be compensated in some way because they raise feeding her and transportation as expenses they can\'t meet in order to send her to school. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Do you recall Noori Ali(?), the ten year old Yemeni girl who got herself divorced? I met her at the Glamour awards last year. There was a CNN story last few days about how unhappy she is, still living at home, not attending school and quite angry that her life is not better. Is there any way we can help her? Could we get her to the US for counselling and education? 322'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Glenn_Beck',1,1,'3120 - C05765048.txt','Phenom: Max is #10, now ahead of Glenn Beck #1 political and history book? ? /* non-sprited */ .ap_popover_unsprited .ap_body { background-image: url(http://g-ecx.images- amazon. com/images/G/01/j avascripts/lib/popover/images/poleft_17. V248144977_.png) } .appopover_unsprited .ap_body .ap_right { background-image: url(itp://g-ecx.images- amazon.corn/images/G/01/javascripts/lib/popover/images/po_right_17. V248144979_.png) } .appopover unsprited .ap_header .ap_left { background-image: url(htt? p://g-ecx.images- amazon.com7image s/G/01/j avascripts/lib/popover/images/po_topleft. V265110087_.png) .ap_popover unsprited .ap_header .ap_right { background-image: url(http://g-ecx.images- amazon.com7images/G/01/javascripts/lib/popover/images/po_top_right. 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I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years, Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side. U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. \"I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years,\" Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. \"This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side.\" U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing; U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, \"we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements,\" Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Glen_Davies_(footballer)',1,1,'1672 - C05761587.txt','Korea Re KoreaFyi Spoke to Beth today to close loop after our chat yesterday and after checking overnight with Kathy Stephens. Beth: I just landed at Dulles after a trip to Singapore and Tokyo. I\'ll call you as soon as I get to the office. Rgds, Glyn Glyn Not sure if you recall beth nolan who was wh counsel under pres clinton. She has a matter regarding the pres of ROK that she could use your guidance on. Cheryl, I am hoping you can put me in touch tomorrow with Glen Davies or whomever you think I should talk with re Korea. Thanks. Beth','Korea Re KoreaFyi Spoke to Beth today to close loop after our chat yesterday and after checking overnight with Kathy Stephens. Beth: I just landed at Dulles after a trip to Singapore and Tokyo. I\'ll call you as soon as I get to the office. Rgds, Glyn Glyn Not sure if you recall beth nolan who was wh counsel under pres clinton. She has a matter regarding the pres of ROK that she could use your guidance on. Cheryl, I am hoping you can put me in touch tomorrow with Glen Davies or whomever you think I should talk with re Korea. Thanks. Beth'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'GLIFAA',4,1,'1141 - C05760404.txt','Mini scheduleTell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am 11:25 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 1:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30pm SCHEDULING W/HUMA AND LONA 2:00pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 2:30 pm 3:30 pm 3:50 pm 3:55 pm OFFICE TIME Secretary\'s Office BILATERAL w/SAUDI FOREIGN MINISTER PRINCE SAUD AL FAISAL James Madison Room, 8th Floor, *Camera Spray at Top PHOTO w/ BOARD OF GAYS AND LESBIANS IN FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES Secretary\'s Outer Office 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/ALGERIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MOURAD 4:30 pm MEDELCI Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at bottom. 4:30pm BRIEFING w/RICH VERMA AND TODD STERN Can you pis send me a copy for today?','Mini scheduleTell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am 11:25 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 1:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30pm SCHEDULING W/HUMA AND LONA 2:00pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 2:30 pm 3:30 pm 3:50 pm 3:55 pm OFFICE TIME Secretary\'s Office BILATERAL w/SAUDI FOREIGN MINISTER PRINCE SAUD AL FAISAL James Madison Room, 8th Floor, *Camera Spray at Top PHOTO w/ BOARD OF GAYS AND LESBIANS IN FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES Secretary\'s Outer Office 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/ALGERIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MOURAD 4:30 pm MEDELCI Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at bottom. 4:30pm BRIEFING w/RICH VERMA AND TODD STERN Can you pis send me a copy for today?'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'GLIFAA',4,1,'1698 - C05761689.txt','FyiBy MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) ? Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will soon announce that gay American diplomats will be given benefits similar to those that their heterosexual counterparts enjoy, U.S. officials said Saturday. In a notice to be sent soon to State Department employees, Clinton says regulations that denied same-sex couples and their families the same rights and privileges that straight diplomats enjoyed are unfair and must end, as they harm U.S. diplomacy. Providing training, medical care and other benefits to domestic partners promote the cohesiveness, safety and effectiveness of our posts abroad, she says in the message, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press. It will also help the department attract and retain personnel in a competitive environment where domestic partner benefits and allowances are increasingly the norm for world-class employers, she says. At bottom, the department will provide these benefits for both opposite-sex and same-sex domestic partners because it is the right thing to do, Clinton says. Among the benefits that will now be granted gay diplomats: the right of domestic partners to hold diplomatic passports, government-paid travel for their partners and families to and from foreign posts, and the use of U.S. medical facilities abroad. In addition, gay diplomats\' families will now be eligible for U.S. government emergency evacuations and training courses at the Foreign Service Institute, the message says. The announcement, expected this week, was provided to the AP by a State Department official who is a member of the Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies organization. Two department officials not affiliated with the organization confirmed its accuracy. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publically about the changes.','FyiBy MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) ? Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will soon announce that gay American diplomats will be given benefits similar to those that their heterosexual counterparts enjoy, U.S. officials said Saturday. In a notice to be sent soon to State Department employees, Clinton says regulations that denied same-sex couples and their families the same rights and privileges that straight diplomats enjoyed are \"unfair and must end,\" as they harm U.S. diplomacy. \"Providing training, medical care and other benefits to domestic partners promote the cohesiveness, safety and effectiveness of our posts abroad,\" she says in the message, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press. \"It will also help the department attract and retain personnel in a competitive environment where domestic partner benefits and allowances are increasingly the norm for world-class employers,\" she says. \"At bottom, the department will provide these benefits for both opposite-sex and same-sex domestic partners because it is the right thing to do,\" Clinton says. Among the benefits that will now be granted gay diplomats: the right of domestic partners to hold diplomatic passports, government-paid travel for their partners and families to and from foreign posts, and the use of U.S. medical facilities abroad. In addition, gay diplomats\' families will now be eligible for U.S. government emergency evacuations and training courses at the Foreign Service Institute, the message says. The announcement, expected this week, was provided to the AP by a State Department official who is a member of the Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies organization. Two department officials not affiliated with the organization confirmed its accuracy. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publically about the changes.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'GLIFAA',4,1,'1908 - C05762432.txt','Clinton - same sexSee below I\'m sure S has seen this, but in case she hasn\'t, it shd be good medicine. It could not b more positive. Clinton blazes trail on same sex benefits <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitst> Posted: 07:18 PM ET Share <javascript:cnnShowOverlay(\'cnnShare42735\')> I Permalink <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on- same-sex-benefits> I 2 Comments <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefits/ilcomments> I Add a comment <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitsffladdcomment> Elise Labott CNN State Department Producer Yesterday\'s groundbreaking move by President Obama to provide some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees came to fruition in large part due to Secretary of Clinton, who first put the issue on the table. It is unclear whether the Obama administration came to office planning to offer government-wide benefits to domestic partners of civil service employees, but Clinton, a longtime advocate of gay rights, was on it day one. Since President Obama named her as his pick for Secretary of State in November, Clinton\'s transition staff and the State Department had been working with members of the American Foreign Service Association and the group GLIFAA (Gays & Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies) on what could be done to extend benefits to domestic partners of diplomats serving abroad. At her very first senior staff meeting Clinton instructed the State Department to review whether she had the authority to extend benefits to same-sex domestic partners. About a week later a gay employee asked Clinton during a town hall with employees to eliminate discrimination against same sex partners. The Secretary of State drew loud applause when she said the issue was of real concern to her, and that she was already working on it. Several weeks ago, a memo to employees from Clinton instituting the changes was leaked to the press. Clinton\'s aides at the time said the memo was a draft, and that Clinton couldn\'t change policies without an interagency review of the issue to make sure State Department actions wouldn\'t negatively affect other agencies. But the memo seemed to light a fire under the administration, which quickly caught up to Clinton\'s lead. 12','Clinton - same sexSee below I\'m sure S has seen this, but in case she hasn\'t, it shd be good medicine. It could not b more positive. Clinton blazes trail on same sex benefits <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitst> Posted: 07:18 PM ET Share <javascript:cnnShowOverlay(\'cnnShare42735\');> I Permalink <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on- same-sex-benefits> I 2 Comments <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefits/ilcomments> I Add a comment <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitsffladdcomment> Elise Labott CNN State Department Producer Yesterday\'s groundbreaking move by President Obama to provide some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees came to fruition in large part due to Secretary of Clinton, who first put the issue on the table. It is unclear whether the Obama administration came to office planning to offer government-wide benefits to domestic partners of civil service employees, but Clinton, a longtime advocate of gay rights, was on it day one. Since President Obama named her as his pick for Secretary of State in November, Clinton\'s transition staff and the State Department had been working with members of the American Foreign Service Association and the group GLIFAA (Gays & Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies) on what could be done to extend benefits to domestic partners of diplomats serving abroad. At her very first senior staff meeting Clinton instructed the State Department to review whether she had the authority to extend benefits to same-sex domestic partners. About a week later a gay employee asked Clinton during a town hall with employees to eliminate discrimination against same sex partners. The Secretary of State drew loud applause when she said the issue was \"of real concern\" to her, and that she was already working on it. Several weeks ago, a memo to employees from Clinton instituting the changes was leaked to the press. Clinton\'s aides at the time said the memo was a draft, and that Clinton couldn\'t change policies without an \"interagency review\" of the issue to make sure State Department actions wouldn\'t negatively affect other agencies. But the memo seemed to light a fire under the administration, which quickly caught up to Clinton\'s lead. 12'),(12.875503299472802,6.437751649736401,2500,'GLIFAA',4,2,'2976 - C05764806.txt','Tremendous thanks to Secretary ClintonI thought you might want to share this with the Secretary. Dear Secretary Clinton, It is with great pride and a full heart that I write to thank you for your personal, videotaped message congratulating Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA) on winning this year\'s Outie award for best LGBT employee resource group by Out & Equal Workplace Advocates . Your message and the significance carried in delivering it personally was reflected in the silence that came over the audience of over 2,000 people when you began speaking and the furious applause heard afterwards. While not the only GLIFAA member in attendance that night to receive the award, as the only Foreign Service Officer there to witness the event, the award held special significance for me. Your message had the greatest impact on everyone attending the Out & Equal Summit this year, but as a direct beneficiary of your work I was especially touched and awed. It is you, Under Secretary Kennedy, and all the senior staff of the Department that truly deserve this honor. As an FSO with a domestic partner, your efforts to bring equality to State have allowed me to stay in a career I love. Thank you for all you are doing for the LGBT community, for the Foreign and Civil Service, and for the opportunity to attend such a conference. I am once again proud to represent the Foreign Service, the Department of State, and the Bureau of Intelligence and Research. With tremendous gratitude and warm regards,','Tremendous thanks to Secretary ClintonI thought you might want to share this with the Secretary. Dear Secretary Clinton, It is with great pride and a full heart that I write to thank you for your personal, videotaped message congratulating Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA) on winning this year\'s \"Outie\" award for best LGBT employee resource group by Out & Equal Workplace Advocates . Your message and the significance carried in delivering it personally was reflected in the silence that came over the audience of over 2,000 people when you began speaking and the furious applause heard afterwards. While not the only GLIFAA member in attendance that night to receive the award, as the only Foreign Service Officer there to witness the event, the award held special significance for me. Your message had the greatest impact on everyone attending the Out & Equal Summit this year, but as a direct beneficiary of your work I was especially touched and awed. It is you, Under Secretary Kennedy, and all the senior staff of the Department that truly deserve this honor. As an FSO with a domestic partner, your efforts to bring equality to State have allowed me to stay in a career I love. Thank you for all you are doing for the LGBT community, for the Foreign and Civil Service, and for the opportunity to attend such a conference. I am once again proud to represent the Foreign Service, the Department of State, and the Bureau of Intelligence and Research. With tremendous gratitude and warm regards,'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Globalization',3,1,'1647 - C05761526.txt','CQSee below. cdm CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION - FOREIGN POLICY March 30, 2009 - 5:43 p.m. Food Aid Flexibility, Overseas Investment Up for Panel Consideration By Adam Graham-Silverman, CQ Staff . The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to approve a bill Tuesday aimed at spurring a green revolution to combat global food insecurity, in part by loosening restrictions on using U.S. aid to buy food overseas. The legislation (S 384) would authorize $500 million for a new emergency food assistance fund that could be used to buy food in the affected region instead of buying it in the United States and shipping it overseas. Critics say that system costs too much, takes too long to provide aid and depresses local prices when U.S. products arrive. The bill, by panel ranking Republican Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, also would create a global food czar position at the White House and authorize $7.75 billion for agriculture research and exchange programs through fiscal 2014. We can bring America\'s dedication to science, innovation, technology and education together to lead an effort devoted to overcoming the obstacles to food security, Lugar said upon introducing the bill last month. To keep up with rising population and an expanding middle class in countries such as China and India, farmers will have to double their food output by 2050, Lugar said. At the same time, he said, the share of U.S. development spending devoted to agriculture dropped from 25 percent in 1980 to 1 percent in 2003. Anti-hunger activists support Lugar\'s effort to allow local purchase of food, but past efforts have run into farm- state interests that support requirements to buy U.S. crops. The bill would give the president discretion to use the fund to meet unexpected urgent food assistance needs. OPIC Reauthorization 38','CQSee below. cdm CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION - FOREIGN POLICY March 30, 2009 - 5:43 p.m. Food Aid Flexibility, Overseas Investment Up for Panel Consideration By Adam Graham-Silverman, CQ Staff . The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to approve a bill Tuesday aimed at spurring a \"green revolution\" to combat global food insecurity, in part by loosening restrictions on using U.S. aid to buy food overseas. The legislation (S 384) would authorize $500 million for a new emergency food assistance fund that could be used to buy food in the affected region instead of buying it in the United States and shipping it overseas. Critics say that system costs too much, takes too long to provide aid and depresses local prices when U.S. products arrive. The bill, by panel ranking Republican Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, also would create a global food \"czar\" position at the White House and authorize $7.75 billion for agriculture research and exchange programs through fiscal 2014. \"We can bring America\'s dedication to science, innovation, technology and education together to lead an effort devoted to overcoming the obstacles to food security,\" Lugar said upon introducing the bill last month. To keep up with rising population and an expanding middle class in countries such as China and India, farmers will have to double their food output by 2050, Lugar said. At the same time, he said, the share of U.S. development spending devoted to agriculture dropped from 25 percent in 1980 to 1 percent in 2003. Anti-hunger activists support Lugar\'s effort to allow local purchase of food, but past efforts have run into farm- state interests that support requirements to buy U.S. crops. The bill would give the president discretion to use the fund to meet \"unexpected urgent food assistance needs.\" OPIC Reauthorization 38'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Globalization',3,1,'2466 - C05763800.txt','from today\'s Financial Times....Financial Times FT.com FT .com FINANCIAL \'11114ES COMMENT Clinton can deliver a tough message to India By Strobe Talbott Published: July 16 2009 20:06 When Hillary Clinton arrives in India on Friday, the US secretary of state will no doubt strike the upbeat tone that befits relations between the world\'s two largest democracies. But she is expected also to engage her hosts candidly on two issues that have been contentious in the past and may be in future: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. In both areas, President Barack Obama\'s positions are radically different from his predecessor\'s. Unlike George W. Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265','from today\'s Financial Times....Financial Times FT.com FT .com FINANCIAL \'11114ES COMMENT Clinton can deliver a tough message to India By Strobe Talbott Published: July 16 2009 20:06 When Hillary Clinton arrives in India on Friday, the US secretary of state will no doubt strike the upbeat tone that befits relations between the world\'s two largest democracies. But she is expected also to engage her hosts candidly on two issues that have been contentious in the past and may be in future: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. In both areas, President Barack Obama\'s positions are radically different from his predecessor\'s. Unlike George W. Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Globalization',3,1,'2962 - C05764780.txt','Reuters: Obama set to unveil plan on global food securityFYI-- Obama set to unveil plan on global food security Christopher Doering, Reuters Date: 9/22/09 (c) 2009 Reuters The Obama administration will unveil its long-awaited global food security plan during the next few days with the United States expected to focus on helping farmers in poor countries feed themselves through better productivity, research and infrastructure. Leaders of the G8 countries pledged $20 billion in July to impoverished farmers to tackle chronic hunger. Instead of counting on food donations,','Reuters: Obama set to unveil plan on global food securityFYI-- Obama set to unveil plan on global food security Christopher Doering, Reuters Date: 9/22/09 (c) 2009 Reuters The Obama administration will unveil its long-awaited global food security plan during the next few days with the United States expected to focus on helping farmers in poor countries feed themselves through better productivity, research and infrastructure. Leaders of the G8 countries pledged $20 billion in July to impoverished farmers to tackle chronic hunger. Instead of counting on food donations,'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Global_Address_List',1,1,'1910 - C05762434.txt','Stanford Law Connection Partner Benefits - A personal thank you from the fieldHi Cheryl. You may not remember me, but we were at Stanford together. I saw a statement from you on CNN.com regarding Secretary Clinton\'s fractured elbow, so I went to our global address list, and voila?there you are! You were a year or two ahead of me (I was class of 1991), but I distinctly remember being in Crim Pro with you when the inimitable Barbara Babcock talked about your friend Wynton Marsalis being stopped by the police! Congratulations on your current position. You are really doing Stanford proud?I was watching the Clinton impeachment hearings with friends when you were testifying and shouted, Oh my God?I went to law school with her! I can\'t tell you how thrilled we in the field are to have an administration we can be proud of again (I came in during Bill Clinton\'s presidency, and it has been a rough eight years). As you may be learning, Foreign Service Officers are overwhelmingly liberal democrats. At my post of 20 American officers, there are only two avowed republicans (although there may be a few closet cases). We all watched the election returns together, and we cheered, cried and hugged when Mr. Obama was announced the winner. Obviously, we are also thrilled to have Hillary as our new Secretary of State. I tried to write Secretary Clinton a message when she first announced benefits for same-sex partners expressing my extreme gratitude. I have been with my partner for the last 14 years, and he has basically given up his career to follow me around the world. It has been challenging but we\'ve managed to survive. Below is my original message, which I doubt Secretary Clinton ever actually received: From: I\'m not sure whether this message will ever find its way to Secretary Clinton, but I would like to convey my deep gratitude for her courage in extending benefits to same-sex partners of Foreign Service Officers. I would also like to share how her decision has literally changed the course of my career. I had decided long ago to retire in 2014 after twenty years of service. I love my job as a Management Officer, but my partner and I had grown tired of struggling with a bureaucracy that essentially denied his existence. I had planned to lc','Stanford Law Connection Partner Benefits - A personal thank you from the fieldHi Cheryl. You may not remember me, but we were at Stanford together. I saw a statement from you on CNN.com regarding Secretary Clinton\'s fractured elbow, so I went to our global address list, and voila?there you are! You were a year or two ahead of me (I was class of 1991), but I distinctly remember being in Crim Pro with you when the inimitable Barbara Babcock talked about your \"friend\" Wynton Marsalis being stopped by the police! Congratulations on your current position. You are really doing Stanford proud?I was watching the Clinton impeachment hearings with friends when you were testifying and shouted, \"Oh my God?I went to law school with her!\" I can\'t tell you how thrilled we in the field are to have an administration we can be proud of again (I came in during Bill Clinton\'s presidency, and it has been a rough eight years). As you may be learning, Foreign Service Officers are overwhelmingly liberal democrats. At my post of 20 American officers, there are only two avowed republicans (although there may be a few closet cases). We all watched the election returns together, and we cheered, cried and hugged when Mr. Obama was announced the winner. Obviously, we are also thrilled to have Hillary as our new Secretary of State. I tried to write Secretary Clinton a message when she first announced benefits for same-sex partners expressing my extreme gratitude. I have been with my partner for the last 14 years, and he has basically given up his career to follow me around the world. It has been challenging but we\'ve managed to survive. Below is my original message, which I doubt Secretary Clinton ever actually received: From: I\'m not sure whether this message will ever find its way to Secretary Clinton, but I would like to convey my deep gratitude for her courage in extending benefits to same-sex partners of Foreign Service Officers. I would also like to share how her decision has literally changed the course of my career. I had decided long ago to retire in 2014 after twenty years of service. I love my job as a Management Officer, but my partner and I had grown tired of struggling with a bureaucracy that essentially denied his existence. I had planned to lc'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Global_health',1,1,'3226 - C05765662.txt','Congrats on USAIDCheryl, Congratulations on a fabulous nomination. We look forward to working with Raj and continuing to help you and the Secretary. Our USGLC statement is attached and pasted below. Best, Liz Liz Schrayer U.S. Global Leadership Coalition 1220 19th Street, NW Washin on DC 20036 USGLC Applauds Choice of Dr. Rajiv Shah as USAID Administrator In Choosing Dr. Shah, President Signals Important Role Development Plays in Foreign Policy Washington, DC ? The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition released the following statement from Executive Director Liz Schrayer on President Obama\'s announcement of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development: `The USGLC applauds the President\'s nomination of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be USAID Administrator as yet another example of the President\'s commitment to elevating our civilian-led, smart power tools. With a robust International Affairs Budget request for FY 2010, a pledge to double foreign assistance by 2015, a Presidential Study Directive on Global Development and the State Department\'s Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review, the Administration continues to demonstrate the essential role development and diplomacy play in our foreign policy. Rajiv Shah is a fresh and dynamic addition to President Obama\'s foreign policy team. Dr. Shah will bring expertise and energy to a critical agency in need of strong, empowered leadership. His career in global development, global health and agricultural development give him real perspective to lead USAID. He is already an important player in the Administration\'s food security initiative, and his additional background in fighting global poverty and promoting global health make him an ideal candidate for this important post. The USGLC\'s broad, bipartisan coalition welcomes Dr. Shah\'s nomination to be USAID Administrator, and we look forward to working with him to strengthen the role of development The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (www.usglc.orq) is a broad-based influential network of 400 businesses and NGOs national security and foreign policy experts and business, faith-based, academic and community leaders in all 50 states','Congrats on USAIDCheryl, Congratulations on a fabulous nomination. We look forward to working with Raj and continuing to help you and the Secretary. Our USGLC statement is attached and pasted below. Best, Liz Liz Schrayer U.S. Global Leadership Coalition 1220 19th Street, NW Washin on DC 20036 USGLC Applauds Choice of Dr. Rajiv Shah as USAID Administrator In Choosing Dr. Shah, President Signals Important Role Development Plays in Foreign Policy Washington, DC ? The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition released the following statement from Executive Director Liz Schrayer on President Obama\'s announcement of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development: `The USGLC applauds the President\'s nomination of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be USAID Administrator as yet another example of the President\'s commitment to elevating our civilian-led, smart power tools. With a robust International Affairs Budget request for FY 2010, a pledge to double foreign assistance by 2015, a Presidential Study Directive on Global Development and the State Department\'s Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review, the Administration continues to demonstrate the essential role development and diplomacy play in our foreign policy. \"Rajiv Shah is a fresh and dynamic addition to President Obama\'s foreign policy team. Dr. Shah will bring expertise and energy to a critical agency in need of strong, empowered leadership. His career in global development, global health and agricultural development give him real perspective to lead USAID. He is already an important player in the Administration\'s food security initiative, and his additional background in fighting global poverty and promoting global health make him an ideal candidate for this important post. \"The USGLC\'s broad, bipartisan coalition welcomes Dr. Shah\'s nomination to be USAID Administrator, and we look forward to working with him to strengthen the role of development\" The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (www.usglc.orq) is a broad-based influential network of 400 businesses and NGOs; national security and foreign policy experts; and business, faith-based, academic and community leaders in all 50 states'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Global_warming',8,1,'1474 - C05761222.txt','NYT EditorialAnd also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do some deep soul-searching and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.','NYT EditorialAnd also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal; that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do \"some deep soul-searching\" and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but \"there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.\"'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Global_warming',8,1,'1607 - C05761448.txt','Bonn clips: AP & ReutersRead this - it says todd stern sent chills up someone\'s spin (in a good way)! Hi guys from Germany. HRC might be interested in press clips below, especially the AP story. Good day today. Obama envoy: Time to act on climate change By ARTHUR MAX ?2 hours ago BONN, Germany (AP) ? Once booed at international climate talks, the United States won sustained applause Sunday when President Barack Obama\'s envoy pledged to make up for lost time in reaching a global agreement on climate change. Todd Stern also praised efforts by countries like China to reign in their carbon emissions, but said global warming requires a global response and that rapidly developing economies like China must join together with the industrial world to solve the problem. The debut of Obama\'s climate change team was widely anticipated after eight years of obdurate participation in U.N. climate talks by the previous Bush administration. We are very glad to be back. We want to make up for lost time, and we are seized with the urgency of the task before us, Stern said to loud applause from the 2,600 delegates to the U.N. negotiations. They clapped again when Stern said the U.S. recognized our unique responsibility ... as the largest historic emitter of greenhouse gases, which has created a problem threatening the entire world. The two-week meeting by 175 countries that began Sunday was the latest stage of talks aimed at forging a climate change agreement to replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on emissions targets for rich countries, which expires in 2012. 22','Bonn clips: AP & ReutersRead this - it says todd stern sent chills up someone\'s spin (in a good way)! Hi guys from Germany. HRC might be interested in press clips below, especially the AP story. Good day today. Obama envoy: Time to act on climate change By ARTHUR MAX ?2 hours ago BONN, Germany (AP) ? Once booed at international climate talks, the United States won sustained applause Sunday when President Barack Obama\'s envoy pledged to \"make up for lost time\" in reaching a global agreement on climate change. Todd Stern also praised efforts by countries like China to reign in their carbon emissions, but said global warming \"requires a global response\" and that rapidly developing economies like China \"must join together\" with the industrial world to solve the problem. The debut of Obama\'s climate change team was widely anticipated after eight years of obdurate participation in U.N. climate talks by the previous Bush administration. \"We are very glad to be back. We want to make up for lost time, and we are seized with the urgency of the task before us,\" Stern said to loud applause from the 2,600 delegates to the U.N. negotiations. They clapped again when Stern said the U.S. recognized \"our unique responsibility ... as the largest historic emitter of greenhouse gases,\" which has created a problem threatening the entire world. The two-week meeting by 175 countries that began Sunday was the latest stage of talks aimed at forging a climate change agreement to replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on emissions targets for rich countries, which expires in 2012. 22'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Global_warming',8,1,'3471 - C05766084.txt','NYT EditorialBy the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do some deep soul-searching and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.','NYT EditorialBy the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do \"some deep soul-searching\" and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but \"there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.\"'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Global_warming',8,1,'3472 - C05766085.txt','NYT EditorialSee below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed.','NYT EditorialSee below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Global_warming',8,1,'3478 - C05766092.txt','NYT EditorialDo you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do some deep soul-searching and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass. China has also been demanding that rich nations contribute hundreds of millions of dollars a year to help poor countries address the threat of climate change. Again Mr. Stern was blunt. Washington is prepared to help those who need it, but given China\'s huge reserves and revved-up economy, he said he could not envision public funds, certainly not from the United States, going to China. The most positive development has been a pledge by the European Union to contribute $10.5 billion over the next three years to help poorer countries deal with climate change. The United States has said that it will make a contribution but has not said how big it will be.','NYT EditorialDo you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do \"some deep soul-searching\" and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but \"there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.\" China has also been demanding that rich nations contribute hundreds of millions of dollars a year to help poor countries address the threat of climate change. Again Mr. Stern was blunt. Washington is prepared to help those who need it, but given China\'s huge reserves and revved-up economy, he said he could not envision \"public funds, certainly not from the United States, going to China.\" The most positive development has been a pledge by the European Union to contribute $10.5 billion over the next three years to help poorer countries deal with climate change. The United States has said that it will make a contribution but has not said how big it will be.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Global_warming',8,1,'3479 - C05766093.txt','NYT EditorialWill get back to you on the specific process, but my understanding is that it will be a series of bilats and possibly some working sessions. You can meet with leaders harder for Todd or Chu to do so. And also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed.','NYT EditorialWill get back to you on the specific process, but my understanding is that it will be a series of bilats and possibly some working sessions. You can meet with leaders; harder for Todd or Chu to do so. And also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal; that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Global_warming',8,1,'3557 - C05766239.txt','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing a short political declaration of some sort, but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an operational accord -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try, said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try. Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing \"a short political declaration of some sort,\" but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an \"operational accord\" -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. \"We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try,\" said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. \"At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try.\" Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Global_warming',8,1,'3673 - C05766524.txt','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had hijacked negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of hijacking efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked, he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a hijacker. Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme, she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing. The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests, Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited. China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions, said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo, wrote Li.','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had \"hijacked\" negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of \"hijacking\" efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. \"We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked,\" he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a \"hijacker.\" Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. \"The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme,\" she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. \"Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing.\" The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. \"Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests,\" Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. \"The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited.\" China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. \"Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions,\" said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. \"Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo,\" wrote Li.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Gloria_Steinem',2,1,'1442 - C05761163.txt','FollowupGot it Pls find a copy of the movie Pray the Devil Back to Hell about the war in Liberia. Add Gloria Steinem to my call list. Pls find a copy of the new Mary Pipher book, Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World.','FollowupGot it Pls find a copy of the movie \"Pray the Devil Back to Hell\" about the war in Liberia. Add Gloria Steinem to my call list. Pls find a copy of the new Mary Pipher book, \"Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World.\"'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Gloria_Steinem',2,1,'332 - C05758454.txt','FollowupPls find a copy of the movie Pray the Devil Back to Hell about the war in Liberia. Add Gloria Steinem to my call list. Pls find a copy of the new Mary Pipher book, Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World.','FollowupPls find a copy of the movie \"Pray the Devil Back to Hell\" about the war in Liberia. Add Gloria Steinem to my call list. Pls find a copy of the new Mary Pipher book, \"Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World.\"'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Glyn_Davies_(British_politician)',1,1,'1632 - C05761497.txt','Mini Schedule 5/22/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am AWARD PRESENTATION FROM THE NATIONAL COORDINATED 9:45 am EFFORT OF HELLENES Treaty Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:15 am Secretary\'s Office 11:15 am MEETING w/ICRIS BALDERSTON AND GLYN DAVIES 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/BELGIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND 12:00 pm FOREIGN MINISTER KAREL DE GUCHT Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at top. 12:00 pm CONFERENCE CALL w/CEOs REGARDING THE SHANGHAI EXPO 12:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm MEETING w/RICHARD MORNINGSTAR, SE FOR EURASIAN ENERGY 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office','Mini Schedule 5/22/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am AWARD PRESENTATION FROM THE NATIONAL COORDINATED 9:45 am EFFORT OF HELLENES Treaty Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:15 am Secretary\'s Office 11:15 am MEETING w/ICRIS BALDERSTON AND GLYN DAVIES 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/BELGIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND 12:00 pm FOREIGN MINISTER KAREL DE GUCHT Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at top. 12:00 pm CONFERENCE CALL w/CEOs REGARDING THE SHANGHAI EXPO 12:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm MEETING w/RICHARD MORNINGSTAR, SE FOR EURASIAN ENERGY 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Glyn_Davies_(footballer)',1,1,'1859 - C05762281.txt','Follow upI did update a number of your contacts while you were at the FAPE dinner last Monday. They all were saved. I updated them from what I have in my blackberry, so this is from memory, but there were probably more: Philippe Monica Jake Andrew Melanne Todd Stern Steinberg Jack Lew Kris Lissa Pam Tamera Anne Marie Slaughter Miguel R Robert Wood Rob Russo Laura Pena Heather Samuelson I\'m making a list of other building people you may not have, and I\'ll do them tonight when you are in Netenyahu dinner. They include: Ian Kelly Dan Fried Chris Hill Glyn Davies Jeff Feltman Tom Shannon Karen Stewart Richard Greene Michael PoIt Joan Donoghue Jim Thessin Reno HArnish Derek Chollet Ed Lacey George Mitchell Stephen Bosworth Dick Morningstar Paul SeIva Alec Ross Dennis Ross 26 Which names did you put in? Maybe they didn\'t save. But I need a lot. Pls make a list and I will check and add if necessary. I\'d like to set up call to Sonia Gandhi in next few days. 27','Follow upI did update a number of your contacts while you were at the FAPE dinner last Monday. They all were saved. I updated them from what I have in my blackberry, so this is from memory, but there were probably more: Philippe Monica Jake Andrew Melanne Todd Stern Steinberg Jack Lew Kris Lissa Pam Tamera Anne Marie Slaughter Miguel R Robert Wood Rob Russo Laura Pena Heather Samuelson I\'m making a list of other building people you may not have, and I\'ll do them tonight when you are in Netenyahu dinner. They include: Ian Kelly Dan Fried Chris Hill Glyn Davies Jeff Feltman Tom Shannon Karen Stewart Richard Greene Michael PoIt Joan Donoghue Jim Thessin Reno HArnish Derek Chollet Ed Lacey George Mitchell Stephen Bosworth Dick Morningstar Paul SeIva Alec Ross Dennis Ross 26 Which names did you put in? Maybe they didn\'t save. But I need a lot. Pls make a list and I will check and add if necessary. I\'d like to set up call to Sonia Gandhi in next few days. 27'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Gogmagog_(band)',1,1,'3308 - C05765823.txt','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact; the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Going_Rogue',1,1,'3184 - C05765255.txt','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, Going Rogue: An American Life. The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee, says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin. Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy, says Holland. But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally. In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president, say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did, he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, \"Going Rogue: An American Life.\" \"The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee,\" says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin.\" Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy,\" says Holland. \"But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.\"An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally.\" In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president,\" say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. \"Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did,\" he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Golden_(Lady_Antebellum_album)',2,1,'1214 - C05760522.txt','John Kerry\'s birthdayAlso pls get me a copy of the President\'s Nobel speech. Ok Pls add him to call list for today.','John Kerry\'s birthdayAlso pls get me a copy of the President\'s Nobel speech. Ok Pls add him to call list for today.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Golden_(Lady_Antebellum_album)',2,1,'3676 - C05766531.txt','S Photo w/ 4 Afghan Civil Society Women FW: RE: Fw: Re:The secretary had her picture taken with the 4 women right before her press conference. She met them as she walked to the site, and then invited them to walk with her to the press conference. The four Afghan women sat together during the conference and the Secretary asked them to rise so she could acknowledge and applaud their courageous work promoting women\'s rights in Afghanistan. We will send some photos around. Cheers, P ************************************** Philip Breeden Press Counselor, US Embassy London Tel: 44-(0) 20-7894-0672 Fax: 4440) 20-7491-2485 Cell: B6 Email: breedenpx@state.gov ***************************************** Thanks, please let us know if this works! Caroline and Ashley: Saba Ghori (from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan) can be reached at She is in London and in contact with the 4 Afghan Civil Society Women representatives observing today\'s conference, and understands here is a possibility of a photo/pull aside for the Afghan women with the Secretary. Of the Afghan women, three are at the media center, and one is at the civil society conference. Saba doesn\'t have a way to access the media canter/Lancaster House. If the Secretary can do this photo opp/pull aside, someone would need to meet and escort the women. Two of the women have local cell numbers: Hope you can help to coordinate with Saba and 4 Afghan women. Thanks, Anjana Saba and Modi, I have included the Secretary\'s press team Ashley Yehl and Caroline Adler on this chain. They are best placed to coordinate with Huma and Philippe on this. Sarah Jane-Mayhew, our official photographer, will be at the media center at about 1530. Please note that Embassy blackberries are very slow. (I have this message on m desk toe but it has not yet reached my bb) If Phil needs to take quick action on this please send him a text message at Best, Matt Matt, This is the email chain regarding the a possibly opportunity for the 4 Afghan women civil society representatives to meet with the Secretary and take a photo. Three of the 4 are in the media center and Saba who has been travelling with them isPhil suggested she contact Huma. If you have other thoughts on who Saba can contact let me know and I\'ll pass that info along. Saba is from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan for the U.S. Ambassador-at- Large for Global Women\'s Issues, Ambassador Melanne Verveer. Thanks, Anjana Saba, Our press office says your best bet would be to work with Huma to see if this is possible. The logistics are a challenge. Huma\'s number is Modi, Anjana J Fyi I haven\'t been able to get in. I emailed huma and she hasn\'t responded. The conference is going on right now. If the women could even meet with the Secretary for a few minutes, that would be great! Can you ask huma? I have the nos of the women who are in the conf Yes, huma told me about last night What time is the conf? Are you in? I asked her Apparently, the women gave their recommendations to S and SRAP at a reception hosted by the prince of whales last night. They urged the two not to forget @ them The conference is today (thurs). I asked mary beth googman in SRAP if I cd go and was told it was very difficult S will take a photo with the women? Do you have access to a phone? I\'m talking about the conference at which the women will be observers. Isn\'t that tomw? I want to but I\'m not accredited. I think I asked you @ this in the other email. Who could we ask to get me in? You have to get there super early, and its already 7 am here! Please advise','S Photo w/ 4 Afghan Civil Society Women FW: RE: Fw: Re:The secretary had her picture taken with the 4 women right before her press conference. She met them as she walked to the site, and then invited them to walk with her to the press conference. The four Afghan women sat together during the conference and the Secretary asked them to rise so she could acknowledge and applaud their courageous work promoting women\'s rights in Afghanistan. We will send some photos around. Cheers, P ************************************** Philip Breeden Press Counselor, US Embassy London Tel: 44-(0) 20-7894-0672 Fax: 4440) 20-7491-2485 Cell: B6 Email: breedenpx@state.gov ***************************************** Thanks, please let us know if this works! Caroline and Ashley: Saba Ghori (from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan) can be reached at She is in London and in contact with the 4 Afghan Civil Society Women representatives observing today\'s conference, and understands here is a possibility of a photo/pull aside for the Afghan women with the Secretary. Of the Afghan women, three are at the media center, and one is at the civil society conference. Saba doesn\'t have a way to access the media canter/Lancaster House. If the Secretary can do this photo opp/pull aside, someone would need to meet and escort the women. Two of the women have local cell numbers: Hope you can help to coordinate with Saba and 4 Afghan women. Thanks, Anjana Saba and Modi, I have included the Secretary\'s press team Ashley Yehl and Caroline Adler on this chain. They are best placed to coordinate with Huma and Philippe on this. Sarah Jane-Mayhew, our official photographer, will be at the media center at about 1530. Please note that Embassy blackberries are very slow. (I have this message on m desk toe but it has not yet reached my bb) If Phil needs to take quick action on this please send him a text message at Best, Matt Matt, This is the email chain regarding the a possibly opportunity for the 4 Afghan women civil society representatives to meet with the Secretary and take a photo. Three of the 4 are in the media center and Saba who has been travelling with them isPhil suggested she contact Huma. If you have other thoughts on who Saba can contact let me know and I\'ll pass that info along. Saba is from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan for the U.S. Ambassador-at- Large for Global Women\'s Issues, Ambassador Melanne Verveer. Thanks, Anjana Saba, Our press office says your best bet would be to work with Huma to see if this is possible. The logistics are a challenge. Huma\'s number is Modi, Anjana J Fyi I haven\'t been able to get in. I emailed huma and she hasn\'t responded. The conference is going on right now. If the women could even meet with the Secretary for a few minutes, that would be great! Can you ask huma? I have the nos of the women who are in the conf Yes, huma told me about last night What time is the conf? Are you in? I asked her Apparently, the women gave their recommendations to S and SRAP at a reception hosted by the prince of whales last night. They urged the two not to forget @ them The conference is today (thurs). I asked mary beth googman in SRAP if I cd go and was told it was very difficult S will take a photo with the women? Do you have access to a phone? I\'m talking about the conference at which the women will be observers. Isn\'t that tomw? I want to but I\'m not accredited. I think I asked you @ this in the other email. Who could we ask to get me in? You have to get there super early, and its already 7 am here! Please advise'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Goldman_child_abduction_case',9,1,'1924 - C05762462.txt','Lins e Silva Family on CBSFYI Fyi. The latest on the Sean Goldman case. The Lins e Silva family will appear on CBS tomorrow morning with a tape showing an interview with Sean Goldman where he says he wants to live in Brazil and that he considers Lins e Silva his father. David Goldman and his attorneys are extremely upset about Sean being exploited this way. The federal court that just decided that David should have custody whenever he is in Brazil believes the Lins e Silva family and maternal grandparents are doing all they can to alienate Sean from his father. We have been asked to provide CBS with a written statement about all that is being done to reunite Sean with his father. This is In the works now. Here is what we know about the tape: Family Releases New Psych Transcript Brazilian press have reported the release of a transcript of a new psychological interview of Sean Goldman, quoting Sean as stating that he considers Lins e Silva his father and that he wants to stay in Brazil. Press reports indicate that this interview was taped, and took place in front of witnesses from the Rio state level children\'s rights organizations. At least one report then referred to the controversy of the psychological exam, and quotes a psychologist as saying that the mother\'s family may be increasing the boy\'s suffering by making him talk once more, thereby reliving the child\'s traumas. Almost all reporting points out that the psychologist conducting the interview was hired by the maternal family Julie 36 Colleagues, Bernie Aronson called Milt this afternoon to let him know that the Lins e Silva family will be in the U.S. tomorrow to make an appearance on CBS. The family will be bringing a video of Sean. I don\'t have any more details, but wanted to pass on the heads up. Mordica 37','Lins e Silva Family on CBSFYI Fyi. The latest on the Sean Goldman case. The Lins e Silva family will appear on CBS tomorrow morning with a tape showing an interview with Sean Goldman where he says he wants to live in Brazil and that he considers Lins e Silva his father. David Goldman and his attorneys are extremely upset about Sean being exploited this way. The federal court that just decided that David should have custody whenever he is in Brazil believes the Lins e Silva family and maternal grandparents are doing all they can to alienate Sean from his father. We have been asked to provide CBS with a written statement about all that is being done to reunite Sean with his father. This is In the works now. Here is what we know about the tape: Family Releases New Psych Transcript Brazilian press have reported the release of a transcript of a new psychological interview of Sean Goldman, quoting Sean as stating that he considers Lins e Silva his father and that he wants to stay in Brazil. Press reports indicate that this interview was taped, and took place in front of witnesses from the Rio state level children\'s rights organizations. At least one report then referred to the controversy of the psychological exam, and quotes a psychologist as saying that the mother\'s family may be increasing the boy\'s suffering by making him talk once more, thereby reliving the child\'s traumas. Almost all reporting points out that the psychologist conducting the interview was hired by the maternal family Julie 36 Colleagues, Bernie Aronson called Milt this afternoon to let him know that the Lins e Silva family will be in the U.S. tomorrow to make an appearance on CBS. The family will be bringing a video of Sean. I don\'t have any more details, but wanted to pass on the heads up. Mordica 37'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Goldman_child_abduction_case',9,1,'2142 - C05762815.txt','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma.? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time.','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma.? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time.'),(11.253642867034545,5.626821433517272,2500,'Goldman_child_abduction_case',9,2,'2165 - C05762853.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionWhen is Steinberg call? fyi Dan ? I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2nd Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Craig Kelly just called in for the latest developments, which I passed. gm Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. ? Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother.','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionWhen is Steinberg call? fyi Dan ? I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2nd Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Craig Kelly just called in for the latest developments, which I passed. gm Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. ? Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Goldman_child_abduction_case',9,1,'2228 - C05762967.txt','WHEELS UP on GOLDMAN Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 10:00 local time Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 8:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 18:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 10:30 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionYes. Assume you are getting these updates as well. B6 Mills, Cheryl D It\'s 8 hours 45 minutes to Orlando. WHEELS UP for the Goldman plane. Importance: High Sean and David Goldman have left the consulate for the airport. Wheels up likely in one hour or less. SBU Sean has not yet arrived at the consulate. David Goldman, Rep Smith, David\'s attorneys and Mission personnel all safe at Consulate. Still set for 9am handover. Consulate will allow Sergio Tostes, attorney for the Brazilian family, into the building along with Sean and his grandmother, Silvana. We have arranged for the party to enter directly into the building via the garage. The grandmother announced to the press her intention to park 3 blocks away, as the consulate would not allow her in but press are quoting the Embassy spokesperson Orna Blum flatly contradicting that statement, emphasizing that for Sean\'s emotional well-being, and in sensitivity to Silvana and David, the reunion be safe, private, and calm. Importance: High It appears there will be no handover tonight. According to David\'s Brazilian attorney, the negotiators have broken up, having not been able to agree on the issue of the Grandmother accompanying Sean to the U.S. on the plane (clearly, the other side remains unaware of the source/nature of the charter flight that is pending a handover). We have rebuffed attempts by the Brazilian family\'s attorney to get clarification from the Americans as an obvious last-ditch ploy to once again present this as a U.S. vs Brazil issue. We have been clear to all parties that we the Mission have absolutely no role in any negotiation between the parties and will not/not undertake any contact with the family or their representatives. Deadline for handover established by the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court in Rio remains 9am Thursday ? morning at the U.S. Consulate. Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the warrant authorizing enforcement of the order has been issued and should be in the possession of law enforcement should the family not comply. BCA has confirmed they will be in early tomorrow morning, ready to arrange enforcement should that be necessary. However, David\'s attorney believes they will comply with the order and appear at the Consulate. We stand ready for multiple scenarios. In good news, the Brazilian Central Authority reported that the judge assigned to hear the two motions filed by attorneys for the Brazilian family in the Superior Tribunal de Justica (STJ) has denied both motions on the merits, not just refused to consider the motions. Links to the decisions for those who wish to read legal Portuguese are provided below. The frequently-announced press conference by the Brazilian family/their attorney never materialized. We await word on their next public relations foray. Importance: High I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details on that yet. Importance: High Good news this morning: Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal machinations to delay implementation of the court order, and that the turnover happened today. We do not/not know what if any conditions the family will try to place on a voluntary handover, so planning for police execution of the court order continues. Interpol office in Brasilia has assured BCA and the Embassy LEGAT that they are fully aware of the status of the ? case and are ready to provide support if Sean is not turned over. They will have action if the family attempts to hide Sean. We have contacted WHA Press and CA Press separately to discuss timing to release statements if/when we are successful with wheels up. We have discussed detailed contingency plans should the police be called upon to go to the family residence to enforce the order if voluntary handover does not occur. Also have plans in place to supplement personnel in Rio should this extend past today. We have a general sense of the timing of potential events: We expect to have more clarity from the attorneys as to whether or not voluntary handover will occur around noon/1pm local time, which is 9/10 DC time. Should police enforcement be required, that will likely mean mid/late afternoon local time. We will advise asap if this timeline shifts (as it is likely to do, this being Brazil.) Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at ST1 will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 00B which for us means 7-8am. We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first instance is on recess and the duty court judge will need to take action, but magistrates in Rio are keenly aware of the status of the case and may be prepared to move this evening. BCA is hoping to effect handover tonight, and will plan to send their psychologist to Rio if the handover must happen tomorrow morning.','WHEELS UP on GOLDMAN Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 10:00 local time Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 8:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 18:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 10:30 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionYes. Assume you are getting these updates as well. B6 Mills, Cheryl D; It\'s 8 hours 45 minutes to Orlando. WHEELS UP for the Goldman plane. Importance: High Sean and David Goldman have left the consulate for the airport. Wheels up likely in one hour or less. SBU Sean has not yet arrived at the consulate. David Goldman, Rep Smith, David\'s attorneys and Mission personnel all safe at Consulate. Still set for 9am handover. Consulate will allow Sergio Tostes, attorney for the Brazilian family, into the building along with Sean and his grandmother, Silvana. We have arranged for the party to enter directly into the building via the garage. The grandmother announced to the press her intention to \"park 3 blocks away, as the consulate would not allow her in\" but press are quoting the Embassy spokesperson Orna Blum flatly contradicting that statement, emphasizing that for Sean\'s emotional well-being, and in sensitivity to Silvana and David, the reunion be safe, private, and calm. Importance: High It appears there will be no handover tonight. According to David\'s Brazilian attorney, the negotiators have broken up, having not been able to agree on the issue of the Grandmother accompanying Sean to the U.S. on the plane (clearly, the other side remains unaware of the source/nature of the charter flight that is pending a handover). We have rebuffed attempts by the Brazilian family\'s attorney to \"get clarification from the Americans\" as an obvious last-ditch ploy to once again present this as a U.S. vs Brazil issue. We have been clear to all parties that we the Mission have absolutely no role in any negotiation between the parties and will not/not undertake any contact with the family or their representatives. Deadline for handover established by the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court in Rio remains 9am Thursday ? morning at the U.S. Consulate. Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the warrant authorizing enforcement of the order has been issued and should be in the possession of law enforcement should the family not comply. BCA has confirmed they will be in early tomorrow morning, ready to arrange enforcement should that be necessary. However, David\'s attorney believes they will comply with the order and appear at the Consulate. We stand ready for multiple scenarios. In good news, the Brazilian Central Authority reported that the judge assigned to hear the two motions filed by attorneys for the Brazilian family in the Superior Tribunal de Justica (STJ) has denied both motions on the merits, not just refused to consider the motions. Links to the decisions for those who wish to read legal Portuguese are provided below. The frequently-announced press conference by the Brazilian family/their attorney never materialized. We await word on their next public relations foray. Importance: High I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details on that yet. Importance: High Good news this morning: Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal machinations to delay implementation of the court order, and that the turnover happened today. We do not/not know what if any conditions the family will try to place on a voluntary handover, so planning for police execution of the court order continues. Interpol office in Brasilia has assured BCA and the Embassy LEGAT that they are fully aware of the status of the ? case and are ready to provide support if Sean is not turned over. They will have action if the family attempts to hide Sean. We have contacted WHA Press and CA Press separately to discuss timing to release statements if/when we are successful with wheels up. We have discussed detailed contingency plans should the police be called upon to go to the family residence to enforce the order if voluntary handover does not occur. Also have plans in place to supplement personnel in Rio should this extend past today. We have a general sense of the timing of potential events: We expect to have more clarity from the attorneys as to whether or not voluntary handover will occur around noon/1pm local time, which is 9/10 DC time. Should police enforcement be required, that will likely mean mid/late afternoon local time. We will advise asap if this timeline shifts (as it is likely to do, this being Brazil.) Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at ST1 will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 00B which for us means 7-8am. We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first instance is on recess and the \"duty court\" judge will need to take action, but magistrates in Rio are keenly aware of the status of the case and may be prepared to move this evening. BCA is hoping to effect handover tonight, and will plan to send their psychologist to Rio if the handover must happen tomorrow morning.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Goldman_child_abduction_case',9,1,'3683 - C05766547.txt','Letter to LautenbergHi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time. Sincerely,','Letter to LautenbergHi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time. Sincerely,'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Goldman_child_abduction_case',9,1,'3685 - C05766550.txt','Letter to LautenbergThanks. The letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which','Letter to LautenbergThanks. The letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Goldman_child_abduction_case',9,1,'3694 - C05766562.txt','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts.','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts.'),(11.253642867034545,5.626821433517272,2500,'Goldman_child_abduction_case',9,2,'3740 - C05766651.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman Decisionfyi Dan I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2\'d Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Damour will continue to update as events progress. -Phil! Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: o Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. o Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. o David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at STJ will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. ? The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. ? BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. ? We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. ? We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 008 which for us means 7-8am. ? We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: ? STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. ? The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. ? The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. ? Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman Decisionfyi Dan I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2\'d Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Damour will continue to update as events progress. -Phil! Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: o Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. o Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. o David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at STJ will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. ? The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. ? BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. ? We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. ? We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 008 which for us means 7-8am. ? We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: ? STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. ? The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. ? The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. ? Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first'),(11.253642867034545,5.626821433517272,2500,'Goldman_child_abduction_case',9,2,'3742 - C05766654.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionSet for 12:30 You are calling redswitch from your black ste phone 202-647-5926 When is Steinberg call? fyi Dan? Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo ? has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionSet for 12:30 You are calling redswitch from your black ste phone 202-647-5926 When is Steinberg call? fyi Dan? Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo ? has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Golf',1,1,'1782 - C05761884.txt','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, trusted to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums, he says. So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me. For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. Take your time. And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum. When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. Friends of mine, people I knew, he says. They contributed because I asked them to. He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done. Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing. He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though only as a hobby. Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (She\'s beautiful, he beams). 31','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, \"trusted\" to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. \"I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums,\" he says. \"So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me.\" For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately; told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem; he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. \"Take your time.\" And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that \"what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum.\" When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. \"Friends of mine, people I knew,\" he says. \"They contributed because I asked them to.\" He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: \"I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done.\" Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. \"That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing.\" He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though \"only as a hobby.\" Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (\"She\'s beautiful,\" he beams). 31'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Goma',7,1,'2412 - C05763588.txt','Pse pass to SI spent time on the web this morning following the map of your trip on the NYT website and looking at the pictures of Goma then NPR announced that the Diane Rehm show would feature u talking about sexual violence in Congo. -- bravo. I felt very proud of what u are doing. AM','Pse pass to SI spent time on the web this morning following the map of your trip on the NYT website and looking at the pictures of Goma; then NPR announced that the Diane Rehm show would feature u talking about sexual violence in Congo. -- bravo. I felt very proud of what u are doing. AM'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Goma',7,1,'2459 - C05763786.txt','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL AfricaBurns, this is going to happen. We are committed to herwork and other docs like her. Lyn heard rumors about a competitive hospital, etc. We will work this out. HRC did the event at her hospital, after all. B6 Verveer, Melanne S PIs read and respond to me. This is very concerning. I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I do what I can to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. 42 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu. I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. 4.','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL AfricaBurns, this is going to happen. We are committed to herwork and other docs like her. Lyn heard rumors about a competitive hospital, etc. We will work this out. HRC did the event at her hospital, after all. B6 Verveer, Melanne S PIs read and respond to me. This is very concerning. I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker; she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I \"do what I can\" to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. 42 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing; then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: \"Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu.\" I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. 4.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Goma',7,1,'2461 - C05763788.txt','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL Africaok Pis print three copies of this for me. Original Messa7 I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I do what I can to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. Blessings to you, Kay 47 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu. I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. Lyn Lusi 48','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL Africaok Pis print three copies of this for me. Original Messa7 I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker; she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I \"do what I can\" to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. Blessings to you, Kay 47 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing; then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: \"Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu.\" I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. Lyn Lusi 48'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Goma',7,1,'2473 - C05763810.txt','GomaCheryl, In response to your query about the possibility of going to Goma, I reached out to our colleagues in Embassy Kinshasa to see what has been done in the past. The only reasonably safe way to get to Goma is flying on a MONUC aircraft originating from Kinshasa. That would mean a two hour flight each way, leaving a very small window (probably no more than one hour) to work in events. Moreover, advancing Goma would pose a significant challenge for us for security reasons. I also asked the Embassy to look into other ways of traveling to Goma ? perhaps over land via Kigali (Lew and I had discussed this possibility earlier) ? and the Embassy did not like the optics of approaching by land from another country. We\'re still looking at ways to lengthen our time in Monrovia, including possibly staying overnight in another country, such as Cape Verde. Still no luck, but we\'re working on it...km 771','GomaCheryl, In response to your query about the possibility of going to Goma, I reached out to our colleagues in Embassy Kinshasa to see what has been done in the past. The only reasonably safe way to get to Goma is flying on a MONUC aircraft originating from Kinshasa. That would mean a two hour flight each way, leaving a very small window (probably no more than one hour) to work in events. Moreover, advancing Goma would pose a significant challenge for us for security reasons. I also asked the Embassy to look into other ways of traveling to Goma ? perhaps over land via Kigali (Lew and I had discussed this possibility earlier) ? and the Embassy did not like the optics of approaching by land from another country. We\'re still looking at ways to lengthen our time in Monrovia, including possibly staying overnight in another country, such as Cape Verde. Still no luck, but we\'re working on it...km 771'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Goma',7,1,'2845 - C05764562.txt','From Lyn Lusi in GomaWe are working with Lyn to try to better determine the specific needs at Heal Africa. The Norwegian development staff is on vacation but we should connect shortly. I\'m going to try to steer their assistance to Heal Africa if I can. Otherwise, we\'ve had marathon meetings with all the key players to follow up on your trip to DRC. There is so much that needs to be done and Congress is already asking for reports. Dear Melanne, It is very kind of you to write to me. Eve had already told me from you that there is more interpretation than fact in the new hospital story, and I really apologise for the embarrassment that our reaction and the echoes from our friends will have caused you and Secretary Mrs Clinton. The fact that you came, and gave priority to the catastrophic epidemic of rape in our country gives a clear and loud signal that the most powerful nation in the world has put Congo\'s women at the top of their agenda. Thank you for your questions about the best way forward for training in dealing with fistula. Our approach is in some ways different from Panzi, because we are so limited by our facilities: we have to do our surgical work by \'campaigns\' ? this month, a vvf campaign next month, a cleft lip and palate campaign then a club foot and post polio campaign. This lack of space, with our commitment to training 12 Congolese doctors in six specialist areas of medicine, limits us considerably, and makes our medical teams compete with each other for OR time and beds. To deal with the cases waiting in rural areas, we regularly send our surgical specialists on outreach: in July, they operated in Kasongo (South Maniema), in August at home in Goma, in September in Adi, in October in South Maniema and November back in Adi, December, here in Goma. Outreach is very unsatisfactory to surgeons: they like to be able to follow through to complete recovery, and we like to accompany women with training and literacy and psychosocial support. Although this provides teaching time to local doctors, there must be a better way to provide continuing medical education to the rural medical staff of Congo.','From Lyn Lusi in GomaWe are working with Lyn to try to better determine the specific needs at Heal Africa. The Norwegian development staff is on vacation but we should connect shortly. I\'m going to try to steer their assistance to Heal Africa if I can. Otherwise, we\'ve had marathon meetings with all the key players to follow up on your trip to DRC. There is so much that needs to be done and Congress is already asking for reports. Dear Melanne, It is very kind of you to write to me. Eve had already told me from you that there is more interpretation than fact in the new hospital story, and I really apologise for the embarrassment that our reaction and the echoes from our friends will have caused you and Secretary Mrs Clinton. The fact that you came, and gave priority to the catastrophic epidemic of rape in our country gives a clear and loud signal that the most powerful nation in the world has put Congo\'s women at the top of their agenda. Thank you for your questions about the best way forward for training in dealing with fistula. Our approach is in some ways different from Panzi, because we are so limited by our facilities: we have to do our surgical work by \'campaigns\' ? this month, a vvf campaign; next month, a cleft lip and palate campaign; then a club foot and post polio campaign. This lack of space, with our commitment to training 12 Congolese doctors in six specialist areas of medicine, limits us considerably, and makes our medical teams compete with each other for OR time and beds. To deal with the cases waiting in rural areas, we regularly send our surgical specialists on outreach: in July, they operated in Kasongo (South Maniema), in August at home in Goma, in September in Adi, in October in South Maniema and November back in Adi, December, here in Goma. Outreach is very unsatisfactory to surgeons: they like to be able to follow through to complete recovery, and we like to accompany women with training and literacy and psychosocial support. Although this provides teaching time to local doctors, there must be a better way to provide continuing medical education to the rural medical staff of Congo.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Goma',7,1,'3058 - C05764944.txt','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"\"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Goma',7,1,'3061 - C05764951.txt','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Gone_Already',2,1,'1928 - C05762471.txt','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxingFyi Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are e all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, They are sincere people, who are Thanks and best wishes, Stu David\'s secretary told me the letter was faxed to Secretary Clinton around 4:30. I will send you the PDF from David\'s office when they send it to me. All the best, Sam gone already. 41','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxingFyi Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are e all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, They are sincere people, who are Thanks and best wishes, Stu David\'s secretary told me the letter was faxed to Secretary Clinton around 4:30. I will send you the PDF from David\'s office when they send it to me. All the best, Sam gone already. 41'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Gone_Already',2,1,'1929 - C05762476.txt','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxing to Secretary Clinton any minute if it hasn\'tWill see - he is doing the paperwork Good. What is latest re Sid Blumenthal? Fyi Becker, John Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are to all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, Thanks and best wishes, Stu 44 gone already. I believe the conversations were very important and productive, and more importantly, so do the survivors with whom you spoke. We look forward to working together this week and thereafter. Sam 45','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxing to Secretary Clinton any minute if it hasn\'tWill see - he is doing the paperwork Good. What is latest re Sid Blumenthal? Fyi Becker, John Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are to all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, Thanks and best wishes, Stu 44 gone already. I believe the conversations were very important and productive, and more importantly, so do the survivors with whom you spoke. We look forward to working together this week and thereafter. Sam 45'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Goodwin_Liu',1,1,'1610 - C05761453.txt','GoodwinFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Thanks, Cheryl.. Goodwin met with Feinstein this evening and it sounds like it went really well.. It was definitely a very preliminary conversation, but also very good to get the opportunity for Feinstein to meet and get to know Goodwin.. Thank you and HRC again for all of your help! On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:46 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: Feinstein promised hrc to meet with him and that she would give him primary consideration. She knows he is imp to hrc and that hrc thinks he us her kind of scholar and judge. On note - if hand written, send to my home and 1 will hand to her if electronic - same, email to me and 1 will hand to her Hi Cheryl - came back to several messages from Feinstein\'s office wanting to set up a meeting with Goodwin.* Sounds like HRC must have spoken with her.* Feinstein wants to meet Goodwin tomorrow evening. Anything we should know before the meeting? Thanks again for everything!, Also, Goodwin wants to write a thank you note to HRC.0 Where can he send it so that it gets to her? xo, Ann On Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 3:02 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: *****41404 4.44404 Thanks, Cheryl.* I\'m attaching two different sets of talking points - one for Greg Craig, stressing Goodwin\'s progressive and activist credentials - and the other for Feinstein, stressing his moderation.. We have heard that Feinstein needs assurance that Goodwin isn\'t too liberal. 414044340 444444.Thanks again for helping in this very major way., your plate and HRC\'s....so thank you, thank you, thank you! 0.400.0 44444.4, 4- 4444444 On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 5:05 PM, AnnMOLeary 4$4 444More of a liberal? I\'ll do two sets and send it back tonight. 444444. 04440454 Sent from my iPhone .44.444 .444444 On Mar 19, 2009, at 4:57 PM, Cheryl Mills Greg is an more of an ideologue What do you think about using the lead sentences in each point only--deleting the narrative Or is the problem more fundamental? Then I need a little help about what would go to the heart of greg\'s interests .44440.*AAA**. .44.44.-. 44$444?$444$44 Here is my fear about these points - they are likely to repel rather than compel greg they will 40434.434. \'4444444+444444 Cheryl 4443444. .444444 .44+044THANK YOU.* It would be terrific if HRC could make these calls.. If possible, it would be great if she could also call Feinstein because we are hoping Feinstein will not just bless, but affirmatively support Goodwin\'s nomination. 4444.44 .44444. .04340440+44444 I\'m pasting the talking points below and attaching them in Word.. I\'m also attaching Goodwin\'s bio/resume if you need it. 044.04. 444444444544444 I can\'t thank you enough!! 44434.44> 44.4444 4****44 4,44>A4,44-Ann *****4?4, 4444444> 44444444444444Key talking points for HRC.s calls to POTUS, Greg Craig and Senator Feinstein recommending Goodwin Liu for a nomination to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals .40..44* 4404..4 +444+44 44454 Goodwin is a widely respected, first-rate legal scholar. I know this first-hand -4. - -+44.44 .44.440 A40.44.44 --0016364c716b92d97404664f2917--','GoodwinFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Thanks, Cheryl.. Goodwin met with Feinstein this evening and it sounds like it went really well.. It was definitely a very preliminary conversation, but also very good to get the opportunity for Feinstein to meet and get to know Goodwin.. Thank you and HRC again for all of your help! On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:46 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: Feinstein promised hrc to meet with him and that she would give him primary consideration. She knows he is imp to hrc and that hrc thinks he us her kind of scholar and judge. On note - if hand written, send to my home and 1 will hand to her; if electronic - same, email to me and 1 will hand to her Hi Cheryl - came back to several messages from Feinstein\'s office wanting to set up a meeting with Goodwin.* Sounds like HRC must have spoken with her.* Feinstein wants to meet Goodwin tomorrow evening. Anything we should know before the meeting? Thanks again for everything!, Also, Goodwin wants to write a thank you note to HRC.0 Where can he send it so that it gets to her? xo, Ann On Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 3:02 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: *****41404 4.44404 Thanks, Cheryl.* I\'m attaching two different sets of talking points - one for Greg Craig, stressing Goodwin\'s progressive and activist credentials - and the other for Feinstein, stressing his moderation.. We have heard that Feinstein needs assurance that Goodwin isn\'t too liberal. 414044340 444444.Thanks again for helping in this very major way., your plate and HRC\'s....so thank you, thank you, thank you! 0.400.0 44444.4, 4- 4444444 On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 5:05 PM, AnnMOLeary 4$4 444More of a liberal? I\'ll do two sets and send it back tonight. 444444. 04440454 Sent from my iPhone .44.444 .444444 On Mar 19, 2009, at 4:57 PM, \"Cheryl Mills\" Greg is an more of an ideologue What do you think about using the lead sentences in each point only--deleting the narrative Or is the problem more fundamental? Then I need a little help about what would go to the heart of greg\'s interests .44440.*AAA**. .44.44.-. 44$444?$444$44 Here is my fear about these points - they are likely to repel rather than compel greg; they will 40434.434. \'4444444+444444 Cheryl 4443444. .444444 .44+044THANK YOU.* It would be terrific if HRC could make these calls.. If possible, it would be great if she could also call Feinstein because we are hoping Feinstein will not just bless, but affirmatively support Goodwin\'s nomination. 4444.44 .44444. .04340440+44444 I\'m pasting the talking points below and attaching them in Word.. I\'m also attaching Goodwin\'s bio/resume if you need it. 044.04. 444444444544444 I can\'t thank you enough!! 44434.44> 44.4444 4****44 4,44>A4,44-Ann *****4?4, 4444444> 44444444444444Key talking points for HRC.s calls to POTUS, Greg Craig and Senator Feinstein recommending Goodwin Liu for a nomination to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals .40..44* 4404..4 +444+44 44454 Goodwin is a widely respected, first-rate legal scholar. I know this first-hand -4. - -\"+44.44 .4;4.440 A40.44.44 --0016364c716b92d97404664f2917--'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Good_and_evil',1,1,'1773 - C05761870.txt','TodayIII explain when I see u. Not unlike what u thought. What\'s the reason from Lippert? Good we will proceed. Also just talked to lippert Thanks! , 26','TodayIII explain when I see u. Not unlike what u thought. What\'s the reason from Lippert? Good we will proceed. Also just talked to lippert Thanks! , 26'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Good_governance',6,1,'1404 - C05761103.txt','Guy was right!Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. ? The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates.','Guy was right!Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. ? The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Good_governance',6,1,'2858 - C05764601.txt','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogGriginal Message If u go to the actual website it has a great pic. Who says ca.i good poky changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm Sometimes impowtarit salts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphere. (hey just creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. UiaaLe riilary Ciinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Geri- tai Asseintily meeting next focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a question, she gave an answer that one top State Department official characterized as historic because it for the thara..:terike6 corruption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue. conunenz resona te.s on several levels. On the one, perhaps dosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the iVicCheystal&epory whic,r iderVd,Sies abus--: , of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go 1YOITi as e.,lorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Itrf . there e,e, bleiaeler C.orrupticn the Ille\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security th knits :itates taws. ,N.lether the concern is illegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons of mass thifTurt:icir, terrorism rrr insurgendes, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, times oun\'t Identify and bathe corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as a \'c1 society Eui-31.-,E..ri:Et,itig neve( once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address vithise, to simply .zgRi4st it is ericie..nic the world over and simply a way business gets done among esvN:,EI:,,,in the wood. is s.imply reckless. ? 1) e: is . eiement of top national security threats ... requires far more than mere po e:e or the wordiy bat linriteo capaoilities of NC5Os like Transparency International. It is a job that on the r 7esc.vices to identify and track targets and on the other demands the p.:11:1:y,Tok.Ns roans of those who are the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top s,.indlcates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last . 1 .-7 art} riat.liers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of ,l?tYw it ? rSI(?ri Uompany, Climon\'s remarks are important. But if she and the aomimsdation pian to systernatkaily go aster the cc fruptori that is linked to many if not most of our greatest','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogGriginal Message If u go to the actual website it has a great pic. Who says ca.i good poky changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm Sometimes impowtarit salts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphere. (hey just creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. UiaaLe riilary Ciinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Geri- tai Asseintily meeting next focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a question, she gave an answer that one top State Department official characterized as \"historic\" because it \"for the thara..:terike6 corruption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue.\" conunenz resona te.s on several levels. On the one, perhaps dosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the iVicCheystal&epory whic,r iderVd,Sies abus--: , of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go 1YOITi as e.,lorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Itrf . there e,e, bleiaeler C.orrupticn the Ille\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security th; knits :itates taws. ,N.lether the concern is illegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons of mass thifTurt:icir, terrorism rrr insurgendes, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, times oun\'t Identify and bathe corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as a \'c1 society\" Eui-31.-,E..ri:Et,itig neve( once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address vithise, to simply ;;;.zgRi4st it is ericie..nic the world over and simply a way business gets done among esv;N:,EI:,,,in the wood. is s.imply reckless. ? 1) e: is ;.; eiement of top national security threats ... requires far more than mere po e:e or the wordiy bat linriteo capaoilities of NC5Os like Transparency International. It is a job that on the r 7esc.vices to identify and track targets and on the other demands the p.:11:1:y,Tok.Ns roans of those who are the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top s,.indlcates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last . 1 .-7 art} riat.liers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of ,l?tYw it ? rSI;(?ri Uompany, Climon\'s remarks are important. But if she and the aomimsdation pian to systernatk;aily go aster the cc fruptori that is linked to many if not most of our greatest'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Good_governance',6,1,'2859 - C05764604.txt','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogFYI ----Griginal Message-- Slaughter, Anne-Marie If u go to the actual website it has a great pie. Who says eAi good c.,, ,Acv changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm important shifts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphet.e. rhey j,.st creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. Tuk,cay, arzo:.Julz. \'State Hilary Clinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Gen., ral Asseinhly meeting next \'vcr.. S.ie focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a :- .1m,stio-i, she gave an anSwer that one top State Department official characterized as historic because it Oir tilt tr:it coll.uption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue. coniak?.,.rt i-esonates on several leVeli. On the one, perhaps ciosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the e, ep31 -t: icientffie,z, abuse of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go \'1.com aeirig centcai oi. allied e -ncorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Corrupzort ,s the file\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security thear:r the COACeril is iilegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons ofmass d,,st-ilrVon, terrorism or insurgencits, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, drug:,or num& -sat\'nciz:np? H.-1011 cion\'t it:lei-lay and battle corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as n \'de thus guar.nteeing ft never once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address it -- ran woise? to simply LEggFsv it is endemic the world over and simply a way business gets done among eift.s-sksz:iPci:.41,in F:nleq\'ing oir.:(1d. IS simply reckless. :,e . ? is V, eie.ment of top national security threats ... requires far more than ei\'n. ,?ts capabilities of NZ:10s like Transparency International. It is a job that on the iteligence \',..\'esources to identify and track targets and on the other demands the i?wC.IvtIre?q i t.e, :asiSe many of those who an:, the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top terry-1st or crimli.:3i syndicates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last elnablers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of r ? \' ?  ? Ind COMOrcy, remarks are important. But if she and the auinnscra,:ion .,,an sy.sternati,aini go after the Co( Nption that is linked to many if not most of our greatest','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogFYI ----Griginal Message-- Slaughter, Anne-Marie If u go to the actual website it has a great pie. Who says eAi good c.,, ,Acv changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm important shifts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphet.e. rhey j,.st creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. Tuk,;cay, arzo:.Julz. \'State Hilary Clinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Gen., ral Asseinhly meeting next \'vcr;.. S;.ie focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a :- .1m,stio;-i, she gave an anSwer that one top State Department official characterized as \"historic\" because it \"Oir tilt t;r:it coll.uption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue.\" coniak?.,.rt i-esonates on several leVeli. On the one, perhaps ciosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the e, ;ep31 -t: icientffie,z, abuse of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go \'1.com aeirig centcai oi. allied e -ncorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Corrupzort ,s the file\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security thear:r the COACeril is iilegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons ofmass d,,st-ilrVon, terrorism or insurgencits, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, drug:,or num& -sat\'nciz:np? H.-1011 cion\'t it:lei-lay and battle corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as n \'de; thus guar.;nteeing ft never once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address it -- ran woise? to simply ;;LEggFsv it is endemic the world over and simply a way business gets done among eift.s-s;ksz:iPci:.41,;in F:nleq\'ing oir.:(1d. IS simply reckless. :\",e; . ? is V, eie.ment of top national security threats ... requires far more than ei\'n. ,;?ts capabilities of NZ:10s like Transparency International. It is a job that on the i;;;teligence \',..\'esources to identify and track targets and on the other demands the i?wC.Ivt;Ire?q i; t.e, :asiSe many of those who an:, the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top terry-1st or crimli.:3i syndicates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last elnablers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of r ? \' ? ; ? Ind COMOrcy, remarks are important. But if she and the auin;nscra,:ion ;.,,an sy.sternati,;aini go after the Co( Nption that is linked to many if not most of our greatest'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Good_governance',6,1,'3519 - C05766175.txt','LibyaMore clarity. No awards given yet. More dealing with good governance rather than democracy. NEA worked with F and H on a plan of how to work with a broad segment of society in Libya. It was that plan that went forth for congressional notification. So NEA, F, and H all signed out the plan for congressional notification. While the plan took all summer to develop, obviously it shouldn\'t have gone forth on automatic pilot after Meghrahi. Jeffrey Feltman Congress earmarked 2.5 mil dollars for democracy stuff in Libya. Not an Admin request. Requirement to work through NGOs. Requests for proposals went out, came in, were evaluated. One was going to an NGO with links to an NGO in Libya run by a Qadhafi. Congressional staff briefed on Monday. Thus the questions now. Jeffrey Feltman','LibyaMore clarity. No awards given yet. More dealing with good governance rather than democracy. NEA worked with F and H on a plan of how to work with a broad segment of society in Libya. It was that plan that went forth for congressional notification. So NEA, F, and H all signed out the plan for congressional notification. While the plan took all summer to develop, obviously it shouldn\'t have gone forth on automatic pilot after Meghrahi. Jeffrey Feltman Congress earmarked 2.5 mil dollars for democracy stuff in Libya. Not an Admin request. Requirement to work through NGOs. Requests for proposals went out, came in, were evaluated. One was going to an NGO with links to an NGO in Libya run by a Qadhafi. Congressional staff briefed on Monday. Thus the questions now. Jeffrey Feltman'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Good_governance',6,1,'3636 - C05766439.txt','Guy was right!FYI- this from our partner, Stewart From: Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers... and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head.match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y','Guy was right!FYI- this from our partner, Stewart From: Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers... and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head.match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Good_governance',6,1,'3641 - C05766451.txt','Guy was right!I will call him but if I can\'t reach him I may want you to make a quick call Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y','Guy was right!I will call him but if I can\'t reach him I may want you to make a quick call Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Good_Times',2,1,'1582 - C05761411.txt','Follow upSecretary Clinton, Hi, Thank you! I am available to talk any time. I would also be happy to come to Washington (or wherever) to discuss this in person at your convenience. \\ so after 1:30 pm tomorrow would be safest. My cell is Yrs, Jackie On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:30 PM, H <hdr22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Jackie?I\'d like to talk to you about your choices. Michelle Fluornoy, new Undersecretary at DOD, asked me about young women who could work w her in planning and whom she could mentor. And, of course, I thought of you! When would be good times for me to call you? Best, H Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-1620 (ph) 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com','Follow upSecretary Clinton, Hi, Thank you! I am available to talk any time. I would also be happy to come to Washington (or wherever) to discuss this in person at your convenience. \\ so after 1:30 pm tomorrow would be safest. My cell is Yrs, Jackie On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:30 PM, H <hdr22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Jackie?I\'d like to talk to you about your choices. Michelle Fluornoy, new Undersecretary at DOD, asked me about young women who could work w her in planning and whom she could mentor. And, of course, I thought of you! When would be good times for me to call you? Best, H Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-1620 (ph) 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Good_Times',2,1,'1584 - C05761413.txt','Follow upps I am also looking forward to telling you about my meeting with Anne-Marie on Thursday. Thank you very much for that as well! On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 3:44 PM, Jackie Newmyer wrote: Secretary Clinton, Hi, Thank you! I am available to talk any time. I would also be happy to come to Washington (or wherever) to discuss this in person at your convenience. \\ so after 1:30 pm tomorrow would be safest. My cell is Yrs, Jackie On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:30 PM, H <hdr22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: Jackie--I\'d like to talk to you about your choices. Michelle Fluornoy, new Undersecretary at DOD, asked me about young women who could work w her in planning and whom she could mentor. And, of course, I thought of you! When would be good times for me to call you? Best, H Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-1620 (ph) 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661:1620 (ph) 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com','Follow upps I am also looking forward to telling you about my meeting with Anne-Marie on Thursday. Thank you very much for that as well! On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 3:44 PM, Jackie Newmyer wrote: Secretary Clinton, Hi, Thank you! I am available to talk any time. I would also be happy to come to Washington (or wherever) to discuss this in person at your convenience. \\ so after 1:30 pm tomorrow would be safest. My cell is Yrs, Jackie On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:30 PM, H <hdr22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: Jackie--I\'d like to talk to you about your choices. Michelle Fluornoy, new Undersecretary at DOD, asked me about young women who could work w her in planning and whom she could mentor. And, of course, I thought of you! When would be good times for me to call you? Best, H Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-1620 (ph) 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661:1620 (ph) 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Good_To_Go!',3,1,'2142 - C05762815.txt','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma.? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time.','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma.? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Good_To_Go!',3,1,'3685 - C05766550.txt','Letter to LautenbergThanks. The letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which','Letter to LautenbergThanks. The letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Good_To_Go!',3,1,'3694 - C05766562.txt','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts.','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Good_to_Go_(film)',3,1,'2143 - C05762816.txt','Letter to LautenbergBased on the Brazilian decision he should release the hold. Do I need to call him? FYI -- we ended up not sending the letter this afternoon because Lautenberg\'s staff was being difficult and hedging. Now, we can update and send tomorrow (if it is still required) based on latest information from tonight\'s ruling, as you had intended from the start. The letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg,','Letter to LautenbergBased on the Brazilian decision he should release the hold. Do I need to call him? FYI -- we ended up not sending the letter this afternoon because Lautenberg\'s staff was being difficult and hedging. Now, we can update and send tomorrow (if it is still required) based on latest information from tonight\'s ruling, as you had intended from the start. The letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg,'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Good_to_Go_(film)',3,1,'3701 - C05766574.txt','Letter to LautenbergBased on the Brazilian decision he should release the hold. Do I need to call him? FYI -- we ended up not sending the letter this afternoon because Lautenberg\'s staff was being difficult and hedging. Now, we can update and send tomorrow (if it is still required) based on latest information from tonight\'s ruling, as you had intended from the start. The letter is good to go w me. HRC.','Letter to LautenbergBased on the Brazilian decision he should release the hold. Do I need to call him? FYI -- we ended up not sending the letter this afternoon because Lautenberg\'s staff was being difficult and hedging. Now, we can update and send tomorrow (if it is still required) based on latest information from tonight\'s ruling, as you had intended from the start. The letter is good to go w me. HRC.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Good_to_Go_(film)',3,1,'3706 - C05766584.txt','Letter to LautenbergAnd after he lifted his hold, the trade preference legislation passed the senate tonight. You probably saw they are voting on final passage on the health reform bill and debt limit increase on Thursday morning beginning at 8 am. I would expect and hope for our nominees to move after that. Based on the Brazilian decision he should release the hold. Do I need to call him? FYI -- we ended up not sending the letter this afternoon because Lautenberg\'s staff was being difficult and hedging. Now, we can update and send tomorrow (if it is still required) based on latest information from tonight\'s ruling, as you had intended from the start. The letter is good to go w me. HRC.','Letter to LautenbergAnd after he lifted his hold, the trade preference legislation passed the senate tonight. You probably saw they are voting on final passage on the health reform bill and debt limit increase on Thursday morning beginning at 8 am. I would expect and hope for our nominees to move after that. Based on the Brazilian decision he should release the hold. Do I need to call him? FYI -- we ended up not sending the letter this afternoon because Lautenberg\'s staff was being difficult and hedging. Now, we can update and send tomorrow (if it is still required) based on latest information from tonight\'s ruling, as you had intended from the start. The letter is good to go w me. HRC.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Google',2,1,'230 - C05739829.txt','Google and YouTubeSue just called back and the block will stay through Monday. They will not/not be unblocking it before then. Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633','Google and YouTubeSue just called back and the block will stay through Monday. They will not/not be unblocking it before then. Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Google',2,1,'3695 - C05766563.txt','Haiti: More great work by Katie StantonHere is text Haiti\'s earthquake devastated not only lives, but whatever emergency services the barely functioning government had to offer. However, in less than seven days, a makeshift version of 911 sprung to life. It\'s a striking story of how a few tech-savvy social entrepreneurs, receptive ears in the U.S. government and hundreds of Haitian Creole-speaking strangers crowdsourced from around the world were able to help people on the ground get food or medical attention. Hours after the earthquake struck Port au Prince, 23-year-old Josh Nesbit (pictured right), who heads a non-profit delivering health care in Sub-Saharan Africa through mobile phones, thought that an SMS gateway would be critical in Haiti. He sent a tweet out asking for help. A Cameroonian managing a startup incubator in Africa, Jean Francis Ahanda, responded mentioning that a contact, Jean-Marc Castera, was headed to the command center of the Caribbean\'s largest wireless carrier Digicel that day. Within three days, they had co-opted a shortcode, 4636, that had been used for weather information in Haiti. They rushed to get several other partners like Ushahidi, which provides an open-source platform for tracking crisis communications, and Google on board. A non-profit that specializes in using technology for disaster relief, Instedd, built an emergency information system using the shortcode. On a very late Saturday night, a cobbled-together team of a half-dozen organizations or so launched \'4636\' as an emergency number. They started publicizing it on the ground in Haiti through radio stations. Haitians could text the number with messages about injuries, people trapped under rubble or reports of missing people. Some of them are desperate: My name is J my brother is working in Unicef and I live in C 11 A I have 2 people that is still alive under the building still ! Send Help! Two San Francisco-based startups, Crowdf lower and Samasource, came','Haiti: More great work by Katie StantonHere is text Haiti\'s earthquake devastated not only lives, but whatever emergency services the barely functioning government had to offer. However, in less than seven days, a makeshift version of 911 sprung to life. It\'s a striking story of how a few tech-savvy social entrepreneurs, receptive ears in the U.S. government and hundreds of Haitian Creole-speaking strangers crowdsourced from around the world were able to help people on the ground get food or medical attention. Hours after the earthquake struck Port au Prince, 23-year-old Josh Nesbit (pictured right), who heads a non-profit delivering health care in Sub-Saharan Africa through mobile phones, thought that an SMS gateway would be critical in Haiti. He sent a tweet out asking for help. A Cameroonian managing a startup incubator in Africa, Jean Francis Ahanda, responded mentioning that a contact, Jean-Marc Castera, was headed to the command center of the Caribbean\'s largest wireless carrier Digicel that day. Within three days, they had co-opted a shortcode, 4636, that had been used for weather information in Haiti. They rushed to get several other partners like Ushahidi, which provides an open-source platform for tracking crisis communications, and Google on board. A non-profit that specializes in using technology for disaster relief, Instedd, built an emergency information system using the shortcode. On a very late Saturday night, a cobbled-together team of a half-dozen organizations or so launched \'4636\' as an emergency number. They started publicizing it on the ground in Haiti through radio stations. Haitians could text the number with messages about injuries, people trapped under rubble or reports of missing people. Some of them are desperate: \"My name is J my brother is working in Unicef and I live in C 11 A I have 2 people that is still alive under the building still ! Send Help!\" Two San Francisco-based startups, Crowdf lower and Samasource, came'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Google_News',1,1,'1551 - C05761352.txt','Only Palau & Israel vote w/US in UNAs I have said repeatedly, I do not want to see Palau shortchanged. I do not know whether this assessment is accurate, so can I pls get an update and recommendation about to take care of this? Wed., Palau was one of only two UN General Assembly members to vote with the US against a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo of Cuba (Israel was the other). Even the two other states in free association with the US. did not support the US position. Important officials in Palau wanted to abstain because of the drastic cut in U.S. assistance that Alcy Frelick has insisted on but Pres. Toribiong decided to stick with the US. The proposal to cut the small amount of assistance that Palau is receiving is ironic in light of the substantial increase in assistance pledged to the two other freely associated states just a few years ago. It is also misinformed and misguided. Jeff Palau defies world opinion in Cuba vote <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdesktop &ct=ga&cd=i8z1qUu1xHM&usg=AFQjCNG4DPscjT80Ygf4nMu_qIYFIJrn4A> Radio Australia News Palau has joined the United States and Israel in voting against a United Nations resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba.... See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdes ktop&h1=en> http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm?desktop','Only Palau & Israel vote w/US in UNAs I have said repeatedly, I do not want to see Palau shortchanged. I do not know whether this assessment is accurate, so can I pls get an update and recommendation about to take care of this? Wed., Palau was one of only two UN General Assembly members to vote with the US against a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo of Cuba (Israel was the other). Even the two other states in free association with the US. did not support the US position. Important officials in Palau wanted to abstain because of the drastic cut in U.S. assistance that Alcy Frelick has insisted on but Pres. Toribiong decided to stick with the US. The proposal to cut the small amount of assistance that Palau is receiving is ironic in light of the substantial increase in assistance pledged to the two other freely associated states just a few years ago. It is also misinformed and misguided. Jeff Palau defies world opinion in Cuba vote <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdesktop &ct=ga&cd=i8z1qUu1xHM&usg=AFQjCNG4DPscjT80Ygf4nMu_qIYFIJrn4A> Radio Australia News Palau has joined the United States and Israel in voting against a United Nations resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba.... See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdes ktop&h1=en> http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm?desktop'),(19.313254949209202,6.437751649736401,2500,'Google_Search',4,3,'1551 - C05761352.txt','Only Palau & Israel vote w/US in UNAs I have said repeatedly, I do not want to see Palau shortchanged. I do not know whether this assessment is accurate, so can I pls get an update and recommendation about to take care of this? Wed., Palau was one of only two UN General Assembly members to vote with the US against a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo of Cuba (Israel was the other). Even the two other states in free association with the US. did not support the US position. Important officials in Palau wanted to abstain because of the drastic cut in U.S. assistance that Alcy Frelick has insisted on but Pres. Toribiong decided to stick with the US. The proposal to cut the small amount of assistance that Palau is receiving is ironic in light of the substantial increase in assistance pledged to the two other freely associated states just a few years ago. It is also misinformed and misguided. Jeff Palau defies world opinion in Cuba vote <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdesktop &ct=ga&cd=i8z1qUu1xHM&usg=AFQjCNG4DPscjT80Ygf4nMu_qIYFIJrn4A> Radio Australia News Palau has joined the United States and Israel in voting against a United Nations resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba.... See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdes ktop&h1=en> http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm?desktop','Only Palau & Israel vote w/US in UNAs I have said repeatedly, I do not want to see Palau shortchanged. I do not know whether this assessment is accurate, so can I pls get an update and recommendation about to take care of this? Wed., Palau was one of only two UN General Assembly members to vote with the US against a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo of Cuba (Israel was the other). Even the two other states in free association with the US. did not support the US position. Important officials in Palau wanted to abstain because of the drastic cut in U.S. assistance that Alcy Frelick has insisted on but Pres. Toribiong decided to stick with the US. The proposal to cut the small amount of assistance that Palau is receiving is ironic in light of the substantial increase in assistance pledged to the two other freely associated states just a few years ago. It is also misinformed and misguided. Jeff Palau defies world opinion in Cuba vote <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdesktop &ct=ga&cd=i8z1qUu1xHM&usg=AFQjCNG4DPscjT80Ygf4nMu_qIYFIJrn4A> Radio Australia News Palau has joined the United States and Israel in voting against a United Nations resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba.... See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdes ktop&h1=en> http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm?desktop'),(19.313254949209202,6.437751649736401,2500,'Google_Search',4,3,'2416 - C05763592.txt','damn this is good...Breaking News: Missing Ship Reported Seen Off Cape Verde Islands We could have done a pirate event! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... but Africa got one anyway. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. 177','damn this is good...Breaking News: \"Missing Ship Reported Seen Off Cape Verde Islands\" We could have done a pirate event! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... \"but Africa got one anyway.\" http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. 177'),(19.313254949209202,6.437751649736401,2500,'Google_Search',4,3,'2417 - C05763593.txt','damn this is good...Agree - philippe?! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... but Africa got one anyway. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. Coupled with Barack Obama\'s visit last month, the two trips to Africa were the earliest into an administration by any secretary of state or president, underlining Washington\'s pledges to pay more attention to the continent. I C','damn this is good...Agree - philippe?! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... \"but Africa got one anyway.\" http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. Coupled with Barack Obama\'s visit last month, the two trips to Africa were the earliest into an administration by any secretary of state or president, underlining Washington\'s pledges to pay more attention to the continent. I C'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Google_Search',4,1,'3366 - C05765904.txt','Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Juanes\' wife gives birth to son inJuanes\' wife gives birth to son in Miami Not sure why jim mcgovern wants you to know this but fyi Miami http://vvvvw.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i0gPtcVQYpRav9SbVPG3q59ImvpgD9AN67501 Jim tells me the Secretary likes to be aware of such things - in case you haven\'t already heard - FYI - Cindy Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 4','Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Juanes\' wife gives birth to son inJuanes\' wife gives birth to son in Miami Not sure why jim mcgovern wants you to know this but fyi Miami http://vvvvw.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i0gPtcVQYpRav9SbVPG3q59ImvpgD9AN67501 Jim tells me the Secretary likes to be aware of such things - in case you haven\'t already heard - FYI - Cindy Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 4'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Gordan_Jandroković',1,1,'3021 - C05764887.txt','Jirns bilatsU asked who he met with today: Montenegrin Prime Minister Djukanovic Croatian Foreign Minister Jandrokovic Cypriot FM Kyprianou Serbian Foreign Minister Jeremic Swedish Foreign Minister Bildt Bosnian President Silajdzic Macedonian President Ivanov','Jirns bilatsU asked who he met with today: Montenegrin Prime Minister Djukanovic Croatian Foreign Minister Jandrokovic Cypriot FM Kyprianou Serbian Foreign Minister Jeremic Swedish Foreign Minister Bildt Bosnian President Silajdzic Macedonian President Ivanov'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Gordon_Brown',8,1,'1002 - C05760210.txt','Checking inGordon Brown has hospital eye tests Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. By Andrew Alderson, Chief Reporter Published: 2:51PM BST 10 Oct 2009 Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. <http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraphimultimedia/archive/01485/brown- quitter_1485290c.jpg> Gordon Brown lost the sight in one eye in a childhood rugby injury Photo: PA Mr Brown visited Moorfields in London, one of the world\'s best-known eye hospitals, after surgeons found two small tears in his retina. The disclosure comes just two weeks after Labour Party chiefs were angry with the BBC because Andrew Marr, the presenter, questioned the Prime Minister about his health, including his eyesight, during an interview. Related Articles UK economy ready to bounce back, says Brown <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6286070/Britains-economy-ready-to-bounce-back-says-Gordon-Brown.html> Gordon Brown\'s health: blogger behind rumours <http://www.telegra ph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/6241738/Gordon-Browns-health-blogger- behind-rumours.html> BBC stuns Brown with question on pill taking <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6237419/BBC-stuns-Gordon-Brown-with-question-on-pill-taking.html> I\'m about to see Shaun--any messages? And have you heard the news about Gordon\'s eye? What does it mean?','Checking inGordon Brown has hospital eye tests Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. By Andrew Alderson, Chief Reporter Published: 2:51PM BST 10 Oct 2009 Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. <http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraphimultimedia/archive/01485/brown- quitter_1485290c.jpg> Gordon Brown lost the sight in one eye in a childhood rugby injury Photo: PA Mr Brown visited Moorfields in London, one of the world\'s best-known eye hospitals, after surgeons found two small tears in his retina. The disclosure comes just two weeks after Labour Party chiefs were angry with the BBC because Andrew Marr, the presenter, questioned the Prime Minister about his health, including his eyesight, during an interview. Related Articles UK economy ready to bounce back, says Brown <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6286070/Britains-economy-ready-to-bounce-back-says-Gordon-Brown.html> Gordon Brown\'s health: blogger behind rumours <http://www.telegra ph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/6241738/Gordon-Browns-health-blogger- behind-rumours.html> BBC stuns Brown with question on pill taking <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6237419/BBC-stuns-Gordon-Brown-with-question-on-pill-taking.html> I\'m about to see Shaun--any messages? And have you heard the news about Gordon\'s eye? What does it mean?'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Gordon_Brown',8,1,'1066 - C05760303.txt','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a contract with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of top slicing the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies. There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. This was done for News International, a Tory insider said yesterday. Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened. In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the abysmal record of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its total failure to stop the BBC buying the Lonely','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a \"contract\" with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of \"top slicing\" the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies \"focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies\". There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. \"This was done for News International,\" a Tory insider said yesterday. \"Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened.\" In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the \"abysmal record\" of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its \"total failure\" to stop the BBC buying the Lonely'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Gordon_Brown',8,1,'1742 - C05761802.txt','couple things on reshuffleAlan Johnson is named Home Secretary. He was considered the only possible alternative to Gordon, a bland, competent, Blairite, consensus choice. Johnson taking Home Secretary in effect puts an end to the coup attempt. Alistair Darling is kept as Chancellor. Ed Balls, Gordon\'s close adviser, was considered a bridge too far given Gordon\'s weakness now. But with Purnell\'s resignation Gordon named Balls\' wife, Yvette Cooper to Purnell\'s job at Work and Pensions Ministry. More later... Sid Mortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree@','couple things on reshuffleAlan Johnson is named Home Secretary. He was considered the only possible alternative to Gordon, a bland, competent, Blairite, consensus choice. Johnson taking Home Secretary in effect puts an end to the coup attempt. Alistair Darling is kept as Chancellor. Ed Balls, Gordon\'s close adviser, was considered a bridge too far given Gordon\'s weakness now. But with Purnell\'s resignation Gordon named Balls\' wife, Yvette Cooper to Purnell\'s job at Work and Pensions Ministry. More later... Sid Mortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree@'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Gordon_Brown',8,1,'1862 - C05762312.txt','Gordon Brown called... SidGordon Brown called me today to convey his very best to you, etc, etc, taking the phone from Shaun, in the office they now work in together, right after Shaun briefed me that he and Gordon will be meeting with Martin McGuiness together on Wednesday and may want your help with Adams. I said that he and Gordon should let me know before Wednesday whether your involvement is essential and what they request. That is fine with them and Shaun will get back to me. Sid Refinance and lower payments online with Ditech. Visit wwvv.ditech.com Today!','Gordon Brown called... SidGordon Brown called me today to convey his very best to you, etc, etc, taking the phone from Shaun, in the office they now work in together, right after Shaun briefed me that he and Gordon will be meeting with Martin McGuiness together on Wednesday and may want your help with Adams. I said that he and Gordon should let me know before Wednesday whether your involvement is essential and what they request. That is fine with them and Shaun will get back to me. Sid Refinance and lower payments online with Ditech. Visit wwvv.ditech.com Today!'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Gordon_Brown',8,1,'2247 - C05763001.txt','Melanne\'s event was wonderful. Get Shaun Woodward\'s memo? Miliband interviewbelow. Sid http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/jun/12/david-miliband-gordon-brown-labour-leadership/print The Guardian David Miliband: Labour is facing the fight of its life Foreign secretary thought about quitting the government in last week\'s turmoil David Miliband expressed his frustration at a lack of vision from the Labour leadership. Photograph: Martin Godwin Voters still don\'t know what Labour and Gordon Brown stand for, David Miliband admits today, as he reveals how close he came to quitting the government during last week\'s turmoil at Westminster. Speaking to the Guardian at the end of 10 extraordinary days, the foreign secretary says the party\'s high command was given an electric shock by the disastrous European election results, and he urges fellow ministers to get out and prepare for the fight of our life. But Miliband also concedes that he considered following his close friend and ally James Purnell, who resigned from the government last week and called for the prime minister to stand down. Miliband said: I\'d made my decision on Thursday. Sometimes you can make your decisions with great planning and calculation and sometimes you have to make them rather more quickly. James made his decision in good faith, I made my decision in good faith ... we all have tolive with our decisions. The Labour party has a settled view of who should be leader, he said. This divides people who are close and people feel passionately one way and people feel passionately the other way. Describing the task now facing Labour, he says: It could not be more urgent that there is a maximum of 11 months until the next general election, that we got 15% of the vote nationally [last week], that we came second in Wales and that one in 20 people voted for us. If that does not electric shock us out of our ministerial chairs to think: \'By God, we have got the fight of our life on our hands because whatever the Tories are they certainly don\'t deserve a landslide\' ? then nothing will. Miliband has not given a domestic policy interview for nearly nine months since he felt dogged by accusations that he was manoeuvring for the premiership. He refuses to acknowledge that his decision to back Brown last week saved the prime minister, saying it is impossible to tell. But the foreign secretary feels his loyalty has given him the freedom to speak his mind without his motives being questioned by anyone in Downing Street. Miliband betrays frustration at the absence of a clear Labour vision, saying: We need the message to go out that we have got the humility to learn about what has gone wrong. It is not a masochism strategy. It is about saying what we believe in. It is about clarity, priority, adding up to purpose. I know what we stand for, I know what our instincts are, but the voters don\'t. Actually, I know what Gordon Brown stands for. We have a responsibility to make sure that, come the election, [voters] know what Labour stands for. We were not being listened to, people felt that they had been forgotten, we neither inspired nor reassured. He calls for cabinet colleagues to show stronger leadership in the battle to restore Labour\'s fortunes. We need to make sure the talents and energies of not just the whole of the cabinet, but the whole of the labour movement','Melanne\'s event was wonderful. Get Shaun Woodward\'s memo? Miliband interviewbelow. Sid http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/jun/12/david-miliband-gordon-brown-labour-leadership/print The Guardian David Miliband: Labour is facing the fight of its life Foreign secretary thought about quitting the government in last week\'s turmoil David Miliband expressed his frustration at a lack of vision from the Labour leadership. Photograph: Martin Godwin Voters still don\'t know what Labour and Gordon Brown stand for, David Miliband admits today, as he reveals how close he came to quitting the government during last week\'s turmoil at Westminster. Speaking to the Guardian at the end of 10 extraordinary days, the foreign secretary says the party\'s high command was given an \"electric shock\" by the disastrous European election results, and he urges fellow ministers to get out and prepare for \"the fight of our life\". But Miliband also concedes that he considered following his close friend and ally James Purnell, who resigned from the government last week and called for the prime minister to stand down. Miliband said: \"I\'d made my decision on Thursday. Sometimes you can make your decisions with great planning and calculation and sometimes you have to make them rather more quickly. James made his decision in good faith, I made my decision in good faith ... we all have tolive with our decisions.\" The Labour party has a settled view of who should be leader, he said. \"This divides people who are close and people feel passionately one way and people feel passionately the other way.\" Describing the task now facing Labour, he says: \"It could not be more urgent that there is a maximum of 11 months until the next general election, that we got 15% of the vote nationally [last week], that we came second in Wales and that one in 20 people voted for us. If that does not electric shock us out of our ministerial chairs to think: \'By God, we have got the fight of our life on our hands because whatever the Tories are they certainly don\'t deserve a landslide\' ? then nothing will.\" Miliband has not given a domestic policy interview for nearly nine months since he felt dogged by accusations that he was manoeuvring for the premiership. He refuses to acknowledge that his decision to back Brown last week saved the prime minister, saying \"it is impossible to tell\". But the foreign secretary feels his loyalty has given him the freedom to speak his mind without his motives being questioned by anyone in Downing Street. Miliband betrays frustration at the absence of a clear Labour vision, saying: \"We need the message to go out that we have got the humility to learn about what has gone wrong. \"It is not a masochism strategy. It is about saying what we believe in. It is about clarity, priority, adding up to purpose. I know what we stand for, I know what our instincts are, but the voters don\'t. Actually, I know what Gordon Brown stands for. \"We have a responsibility to make sure that, come the election, [voters] know what Labour stands for. We were not being listened to, people felt that they had been forgotten, we neither inspired nor reassured.\" He calls for cabinet colleagues to show stronger leadership in the battle to restore Labour\'s fortunes. \"We need to make sure the talents and energies of not just the whole of the cabinet, but the whole of the labour movement'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Gordon_Brown',8,1,'3024 - C05764892.txt','Guardian front page tomorrow also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen. But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable. Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time. He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution. In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. My sight is not at all deteriorating, he told NBC.','Guardian front page tomorrow; also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: \"I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen.\" But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: \"In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable.\" Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting \"the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time\". He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. \"I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution.\" In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. \"My sight is not at all deteriorating,\" he told NBC.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Gordon_Brown',8,1,'3026 - C05764896.txt','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left the special relationship at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone, the source said. There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off. The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would spend all day Friday together. However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left \"the special relationship\" at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. \"It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone,\" the source said. \"There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off.\" The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would \"spend all day Friday together.\" However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Gordon_Brown',8,1,'3672 - C05766522.txt','(Reuters) Copenhagen accord was a disaster, says SwedenBRUSSELS - Despite months of preparation and strenuous international diplomacy, the talks boiled down to an inability of the world\'s two largest emitters, the United States and China, to agree on headline fixed targets. The 27 member states of the EU had gone into the talks with a unified position and with a plan for financing emissions cuts in the developing world, with a commitment to spend around 7 billion euros ($10.01 billion) over the next three years to aid poorer countries. But those aims were largely sidelined as the talks failed to produce the breakthrough agreement many had hoped for. Europe never lost its aim, never, never came to splits or different positions, but of course this was mainly about other countries really (being) unwilling, and especially the United States and China, said Carlgren. Britain on Monday blamed China and a handful of other countries of holding the world to ransom by blocking a legally binding treaty at Copenhagen, stepping up a blame game that has gathered momentum since the talks ended. Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the summit as at best flawed and at worst chaotic and demanded an urgent reform of the process to try to reach a legal treaty when talks are expected to resume in Germany next June. But Danish Climate Minister Connie Hedegaard, who quit as president of the Copenhagen talks midway through after being criticised by African countries for favouring wealthier nations in negotiations, said it was no time to get depressed about the process of tackling climate change. What we need to do is to secure the step that we took and turn it into a result, she told reporters as she arrived for the Brussels meeting on Tuesday. Asked whether Copenhagen had been a failure, she replied: It would have been a failure if we had achieved nothing. But we achieved something. A first step. It was the first time we held a process where all the countries were present, including the big emitters. (Writing by Luke Baker Editing by Jon Hemming)','(Reuters) Copenhagen accord was a \"disaster\", says SwedenBRUSSELS - Despite months of preparation and strenuous international diplomacy, the talks boiled down to an inability of the world\'s two largest emitters, the United States and China, to agree on headline fixed targets. The 27 member states of the EU had gone into the talks with a unified position and with a plan for financing emissions cuts in the developing world, with a commitment to spend around 7 billion euros ($10.01 billion) over the next three years to aid poorer countries. But those aims were largely sidelined as the talks failed to produce the breakthrough agreement many had hoped for. \"Europe never lost its aim, never, never came to splits or different positions, but of course this was mainly about other countries really (being) unwilling, and especially the United States and China,\" said Carlgren. Britain on Monday blamed China and a handful of other countries of holding the world to ransom by blocking a legally binding treaty at Copenhagen, stepping up a blame game that has gathered momentum since the talks ended. Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the summit as \"at best flawed and at worst chaotic\" and demanded an urgent reform of the process to try to reach a legal treaty when talks are expected to resume in Germany next June. But Danish Climate Minister Connie Hedegaard, who quit as president of the Copenhagen talks midway through after being criticised by African countries for favouring wealthier nations in negotiations, said it was no time to get depressed about the process of tackling climate change. \"What we need to do is to secure the step that we took and turn it into a result,\" she told reporters as she arrived for the Brussels meeting on Tuesday. Asked whether Copenhagen had been a failure, she replied: \"It would have been a failure if we had achieved nothing. But we achieved something. A first step. It was the first time we held a process where all the countries were present, including the big emitters.\" (Writing by Luke Baker; Editing by Jon Hemming)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Gordon_Giffin',1,1,'3297 - C05765801.txt','ThanksFYI I appreciate being included in the dialogue last evening. I now have a much better appreciation for the challenges, as well as the pressures you and the Secretary address each day. While I suspect there is not much that those of us on the outside can do to help, call on me at any time if I can assist in any fashion. Not to be too dramatic about it but the Secretary\'s success is in the country\'s interests. Reference was made last night to more rest for HRC-I have to believe that with the rigors of your job a little R+R for you is in order-hopefully you can work out some personal time over the holiday period. By the way, can you give me an email for Capricia Marshall? All the best and do call if there is anything I can do. Gordon D. Giffin McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP 303 Peachtree St. Suite 5300 Atlanta, Ga. 30308 404-527-4020 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and any attachments contain information from the law firm of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, and are intended solely for the use of the named recipient or recipients. This e-mail may contain privileged attorney/client communications or work product. Any dissemination of this e-mail by anyone other than an intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are not a named recipient, you are prohibited from any further viewing of the e-mail or any attachments or from making any use of the e-mail or attachments. If you believe you have received this e-mail in error, notify the sender immediately and permanently delete the e-mail, any attachments, and all copies thereof from any drives or storage media and destroy any printouts of the e-mail or attachments.','ThanksFYI I appreciate being included in the dialogue last evening. I now have a much better appreciation for the challenges, as well as the pressures you and the Secretary address each day. While I suspect there is not much that those of us on the \"outside\" can do to help, call on me at any time if I can assist in any fashion. Not to be too dramatic about it but the Secretary\'s success is in the country\'s interests. Reference was made last night to more rest for HRC-I have to believe that with the rigors of your job a little R+R for you is in order-hopefully you can work out some personal time over the holiday period. By the way, can you give me an email for Capricia Marshall? All the best and do call if there is anything I can do. Gordon D. Giffin McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP 303 Peachtree St. Suite 5300 Atlanta, Ga. 30308 404-527-4020 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and any attachments contain information from the law firm of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, and are intended solely for the use of the named recipient or recipients. This e-mail may contain privileged attorney/client communications or work product. Any dissemination of this e-mail by anyone other than an intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are not a named recipient, you are prohibited from any further viewing of the e-mail or any attachments or from making any use of the e-mail or attachments. If you believe you have received this e-mail in error, notify the sender immediately and permanently delete the e-mail, any attachments, and all copies thereof from any drives or storage media and destroy any printouts of the e-mail or attachments.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Gotcha_(song)',2,1,'2181 - C05762873.txt','Brookings request message for CherylPer your strobe request regarding a june meet with board Lana - Gotcha - agree with that concern so let\'s flag and present to her. I had asked strobe if we could move date but given that it is their board mtg, they can\'t. I do think it provides a useful oppor for her to engage an imp group post her BIG Speech but the first day after such a long trip is not ideal. We should share that concern with hrc so she can decide.. Cdm It\'s the day after she returns from an international trip ? I would prefer not to. Do you think we can try to do this June 3? The proposed meeting is built around annual combined board and international advisory council meeting, so we\'re locked into June 3. Hope it might still work. Will send full board and council member list. 7Q','Brookings request message for CherylPer your strobe request regarding a june meet with board Lana - Gotcha - agree with that concern so let\'s flag and present to her. I had asked strobe if we could move date but given that it is their board mtg, they can\'t. I do think it provides a useful oppor for her to engage an imp group post her BIG Speech but the first day after such a long trip is not ideal. We should share that concern with hrc so she can decide.. Cdm It\'s the day after she returns from an international trip ? I would prefer not to. Do you think we can try to do this June 3? The proposed meeting is built around annual combined board and international advisory council meeting, so we\'re locked into June 3. Hope it might still work. Will send full board and council member list. 7Q'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Gotcha_(song)',2,1,'324 - C05758438.txt','Brookings request message for CherylThey are meeting at State so it\'s easy to do. We should schedule. Let\'s discuss today. Per your strobe request regarding a june meet with board Lona - Gotcha - agree with that concern so let\'s flag and present to her. I had asked strobe if we could move date but given that it is their board mtg, they can\'t. I do think it provides a useful oppor for her to engage an imp group post her BIG Speech but the first day after such a long trip is not ideal. We should share that concern with hrc so she can decide.. Cdm It\'s the day after she returns from an international trip ? I would prefer not to. Do you think we can try to do this June 3? The proposed meeting is built around annual combined board and international advisory council meeting, so we\'re locked into June 3. Hope it might still work. Will send full board and council member list. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036','Brookings request message for CherylThey are meeting at State so it\'s easy to do. We should schedule. Let\'s discuss today. Per your strobe request regarding a june meet with board Lona - Gotcha - agree with that concern so let\'s flag and present to her. I had asked strobe if we could move date but given that it is their board mtg, they can\'t. I do think it provides a useful oppor for her to engage an imp group post her BIG Speech but the first day after such a long trip is not ideal. We should share that concern with hrc so she can decide.. Cdm It\'s the day after she returns from an international trip ? I would prefer not to. Do you think we can try to do this June 3? The proposed meeting is built around annual combined board and international advisory council meeting, so we\'re locked into June 3. Hope it might still work. Will send full board and council member list. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Government',3,1,'1903 - C05762423.txt','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks. Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting God is Great, mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, \"I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks.\" Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting \"God is Great,\" mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Government',3,1,'2319 - C05763139.txt','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a campaign of persecution against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found a basis of evidence against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was no basis for the police recommendation and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a \"campaign of persecution\" against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found \"a basis of evidence\" against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was \"no basis for the police recommendation\" and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Government',3,1,'2582 - C05764073.txt','language from 2003 State Dept Human Rights reportOperative language / Sri Lanka: The Government generally respected the human rights of its citizens however, there were serious problems in some areas. There were no reports of security forces committing politically motivated killings and no reports of disappearances however, the military and police reportedly tortured, killed and raped detainees.','language from 2003 State Dept Human Rights reportOperative language / Sri Lanka: The Government generally respected the human rights of its citizens; however, there were serious problems in some areas. There were no reports of security forces committing politically motivated killings and no reports of disappearances; however, the military and police reportedly tortured, killed and raped detainees.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Government_budget',1,1,'3242 - C05765689.txt','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Government_debt',1,1,'3294 - C05765795.txt','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main banker for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main \"banker\" for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Government_Legal_Department',1,1,'1772 - C05761869.txt','Savage holding pattern and next stepsAttachments: Savage case - related legal background.docx On Michael Savage: Joan wanted everyone to clearly understand before any further discussion occurred with UK that Savage\'s exclusion could also have occurred under our legal regime so to the extent we want to suggest to UK that his exclusion on free speech grounds is inappropriate (or any thing of that like) that we should understand we may appear slightly hypocritical given our legal regime and actions. Background on Related Law This is what L staff, in coordination with EUR, have said to Savage\'s lawyer: ? The demarche was delivered Friday in London, to FCO and Home Office officials. The Embassy passed your letter to them, drawing their attention in particular to Mr. Savage\'s statement that he had never advocated violence and that his statements had never instigated violence. The British officials said that, given Mr. Savage\'s legal action in the UK, Treasury solicitors would contact his legal representatives directly to provide details of the comments that had given rise to the decision to exclude him. Joan 4','Savage holding pattern and next stepsAttachments: Savage case - related legal background.docx On Michael Savage: Joan wanted everyone to clearly understand before any further discussion occurred with UK that Savage\'s exclusion could also have occurred under our legal regime so to the extent we want to suggest to UK that his exclusion on free speech grounds is inappropriate (or any thing of that like) that we should understand we may appear slightly hypocritical given our legal regime and actions. Background on Related Law This is what L staff, in coordination with EUR, have said to Savage\'s lawyer: ? The demarche was delivered Friday in London, to FCO and Home Office officials. The Embassy passed your letter to them, drawing their attention in particular to Mr. Savage\'s statement that he had never advocated violence and that his statements had never instigated violence. The British officials said that, given Mr. Savage\'s legal action in the UK, Treasury solicitors would contact his legal representatives directly to provide details of the comments that had given rise to the decision to exclude him. Joan 4'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Government_of_Pakistan',1,1,'3134 - C05765072.txt','Strategic Communications for PakistanDoug-- Pakistan\'s government can sure use the help. I\'d like you to talk w Judith McHale who is working w Holbrooke\'s team, including Ashley, so I\'m copying Judith and Paul Jones, Amb Holbrooke\'s Deputy, so they can coordinate the followup. Pls let me know what the next steps are w Amb Haqqani. Thanks too for your other work on global women\'s issues. Best, H Hello Madame Secretary. I hope you have a productive trip to Pakistan. I wanted to let you know that Ambassador Haqqani asked me to submit a proposal to help the Government of Pakistan strengthen its communications with the Pakistani public. You may recall that my firm did similar hands-on work in Lebanon. The idea is to enhance the Government\'s internal capacity to raise public awareness of its accomplishments, build support for its policies, and demonstrate the benefits of democratic governance. With stronger communications, they\'d obviously be in a better position to convey the benefits of the US-Pakistan relationship. We\'ve followed Pakistani media coverage of Kerry-Lugar -- with more strategic communications management by the Government, that could have been a positive story. (The anti-American forces have used the same messages to attack US aid packages for at least 10 years. It was easy to see the attacks coming.)','Strategic Communications for PakistanDoug-- Pakistan\'s government can sure use the help. I\'d like you to talk w Judith McHale who is working w Holbrooke\'s team, including Ashley, so I\'m copying Judith and Paul Jones, Amb Holbrooke\'s Deputy, so they can coordinate the followup. Pls let me know what the next steps are w Amb Haqqani. Thanks too for your other work on global women\'s issues. Best, H Hello Madame Secretary. I hope you have a productive trip to Pakistan. I wanted to let you know that Ambassador Haqqani asked me to submit a proposal to help the Government of Pakistan strengthen its communications with the Pakistani public. You may recall that my firm did similar hands-on work in Lebanon. The idea is to enhance the Government\'s internal capacity to raise public awareness of its accomplishments, build support for its policies, and demonstrate the benefits of democratic governance. With stronger communications, they\'d obviously be in a better position to convey the benefits of the US-Pakistan relationship. We\'ve followed Pakistani media coverage of Kerry-Lugar -- with more strategic communications management by the Government, that could have been a positive story. (The anti-American forces have used the same messages to attack US aid packages for at least 10 years. It was easy to see the attacks coming.)'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Government_of_Sri_Lanka',2,1,'2590 - C05764087.txt','Revised Draft Statement on Sri LankaI couldn\'t agree more. It should be a letter, and we shouldn\'t be too defensive. This is a time-worn tactic of the GOSL: have a conniption when someone says something you don\'t like, characterize the statement in the worst possible way (never mind that she also referred to the Balkans and nobody from Bosnia or Serbia is making a fuss) and force the other side to back down, abjectly. I just spoke to hrc. We should do this from melanne. She still wants to see a draft. She WI this is where it had been left after conferring later this am with you all - let\'s make those adjustments and get a drsft she can review that conforms. Thanks. Cdm A letter from Melanne that makes its way into the public domain achieves the same goal of putting out a countering narrative to whatever handful of outlets have covered this. But coming from Melanne it is far more confirming of HRC\'s statement, as opposed to a widely released spokesman statement which will invariably read like a correction/retraction. I fear how the 3,000 outlets who have not even noticed this issue will react to this statement. And with a letter from Melanne, the Sri Lankans still get a response - arguable a more substantive one Jake, I was in this same place an hour ago when we had a conference call with the Secretary. She feels that this has generated a great deal of media commentary in various quarters, including prominent outlets in this country (LAT) and in Asia that we have no choice but to respond in a public way. Government supporters are saying that she is listening to the Tamil diaspora. What this does is reinforces her statement, but gives the government a little something on recent experience, and then does the pivot to reconciliation and what they need to do now, reinforcing our current policy. PJ Having read this I wonder if this is better done as a clarifying letter from Melanne to Sri Lankan FM that we publicly release? Having the spokesman clarify the Secretary\'s words in an official statement has a slightly uncomfortable feel to it. It requires us to set up the critique and then respond to it, rather than just having an official and direct response to the protest that we can point others to. In the second paragraph, between the second and third sentence, do you want to say explicitly that this was the basis of the Secretary\'s statement? Just a thought. Importance: High Try this. PJ STATEMENT BY THE SPOKESMAN Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in remarks Wednesday before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict, stated that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries. In her statement, she specifically cited Sri Lanka, which prompted an official protest by the Government of Sri Lanka and some news commentary around the world. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching well into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations substantiated numerous reports of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. This controversy should not detract from the specific actions that Sri Lanka needs to take now. With the end of the military conflict, Secretary Clinton believes strongly that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights. The government of Sri Lanka should release more than 250,000 displaced persons who are still confined in camps, and lead a process of genuine political and social reconciliation that changes how the Sinhalese and Tamil people relate to each other. The United States stands ready to assist and support the people of Sri Lanka with these critical challenges.','Revised Draft Statement on Sri LankaI couldn\'t agree more. It should be a letter, and we shouldn\'t be too defensive. This is a time-worn tactic of the GOSL: have a conniption when someone says something you don\'t like, characterize the statement in the worst possible way (never mind that she also referred to the Balkans and nobody from Bosnia or Serbia is making a fuss) and force the other side to back down, abjectly. I just spoke to hrc. We should do this from melanne. She still wants to see a draft. She WI this is where it had been left after conferring later this am with you all - let\'s make those adjustments and get a drsft she can review that conforms. Thanks. Cdm A letter from Melanne that makes its way into the public domain achieves the same goal of putting out a countering narrative to whatever handful of outlets have covered this. But coming from Melanne it is far more confirming of HRC\'s statement, as opposed to a widely released spokesman statement which will invariably read like a correction/retraction. I fear how the 3,000 outlets who have not even noticed this issue will react to this statement. And with a letter from Melanne, the Sri Lankans still get a response - arguable a more substantive one Jake, I was in this same place an hour ago when we had a conference call with the Secretary. She feels that this has generated a great deal of media commentary in various quarters, including prominent outlets in this country (LAT) and in Asia that we have no choice but to respond in a public way. Government supporters are saying that she is listening to the Tamil diaspora. What this does is reinforces her statement, but gives the government a little something on recent experience, and then does the pivot to reconciliation and what they need to do now, reinforcing our current policy. PJ Having read this I wonder if this is better done as a clarifying letter from Melanne to Sri Lankan FM that we publicly release? Having the spokesman clarify the Secretary\'s words in an official statement has a slightly uncomfortable feel to it. It requires us to set up the critique and then respond to it, rather than just having an official and direct response to the protest that we can point others to. In the second paragraph, between the second and third sentence, do you want to say explicitly that \"this was the basis of the Secretary\'s statement\"? Just a thought. Importance: High Try this. PJ STATEMENT BY THE SPOKESMAN Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in remarks Wednesday before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict, stated that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries. In her statement, she specifically cited Sri Lanka, which prompted an official protest by the Government of Sri Lanka and some news commentary around the world. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching well into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations substantiated numerous reports of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. This controversy should not detract from the specific actions that Sri Lanka needs to take now. With the end of the military conflict, Secretary Clinton believes strongly that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights. The government of Sri Lanka should release more than 250,000 displaced persons who are still confined in camps, and lead a process of genuine political and social reconciliation that changes how the Sinhalese and Tamil people relate to each other. The United States stands ready to assist and support the people of Sri Lanka with these critical challenges.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Government_of_Sri_Lanka',2,1,'2612 - C05764117.txt','Statement<preines pverveer <pvervee  pverveeq <pvervee Here is what we have come up with as agreed language from Bob, Eric, Mike, Melanne, Lissa and me. This can be used for the letter and for press guidance. Melanne will send a letter to the GOSL and perhaps the UN Permrep. We will ask the Post to release the letter to journalists in Colombo once it is received. I will schedule a press briefing at the Foreign Press Center early this week, which will attract a good number of Asian journalists, and make sure the question is asked so we can put it in proper context. We will have it for guidance in the Main State briefing if asked. PJ BEGIN TEXT Questions have been raised regarding remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on September 30 before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict. In her statement, she said that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries, including Sri Lanka. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations reported numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. This was the basis for the Secretary\'s statement. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were usedas tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. I\'m happy to have Melanne send it as letter to GOSL Ambassador and maybe UN Rep and only release to SL and related outlets. pverveer <pvervee We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ I like the idea of it being issued by someone else but I still want to see it. Let\'s close this out. \' \'pverveer','Statement<preines pverveer <pvervee ; pverveeq <pvervee Here is what we have come up with as agreed language from Bob, Eric, Mike, Melanne, Lissa and me. This can be used for the letter and for press guidance. Melanne will send a letter to the GOSL and perhaps the UN Permrep. We will ask the Post to release the letter to journalists in Colombo once it is received. I will schedule a press briefing at the Foreign Press Center early this week, which will attract a good number of Asian journalists, and make sure the question is asked so we can put it in proper context. We will have it for guidance in the Main State briefing if asked. PJ BEGIN TEXT Questions have been raised regarding remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on September 30 before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict. In her statement, she said that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries, including Sri Lanka. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations reported numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. This was the basis for the Secretary\'s statement. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were usedas tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. I\'m happy to have Melanne send it as letter to GOSL Ambassador and maybe UN Rep and only release to SL and related outlets. pverveer <pvervee We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ I like the idea of it being issued by someone else but I still want to see it. Let\'s close this out. \'; \'pverveer'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Government_of_Thailand',2,1,'1025 - C05760240.txt','ThaiYes--I will do. Oops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000','ThaiYes--I will do. Oops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers; acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles; and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000');
INSERT INTO `mv_tfidf` VALUES (7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Government_of_Thailand',2,1,'2812 - C05764524.txt','ThaiOops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000','ThaiOops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers; acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles; and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Government_of_the_United_Kingdom',3,1,'2489 - C05763835.txt','(Reuters) Scots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmakerScots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmaker LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A decision by the Scottish government whether to release a Libyan convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing may be announced as early as Thursday, a legislator said on Wednesday. Christine Grahame, a member of the Scottish Parliament who has campaigned against the conviction, said she expected former Libyan intelligence agent Abdel Basset al-Megrahi to be freed early on compassionate grounds because he has terminal cancer. The regional administration has come under pressure from the United States to keep Megrahi in jail, while a British government minister said the wait for news was becoming embarrassing. I don\'t think it will be long coming, Grahame told BBC radio. I suspect we might have something maybe tomorrow (Thursday) morning. We will probably go for compassionate release. It avoids a lot of difficulties. Scotland\'s Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill is considering two requests from Megrahi to be released early, on compassionate grounds or under a prisoner transfer agreement (PTA) between Britain and Libya. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(Reuters) Scots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmakerScots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmaker LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A decision by the Scottish government whether to release a Libyan convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing may be announced as early as Thursday, a legislator said on Wednesday. Christine Grahame, a member of the Scottish Parliament who has campaigned against the conviction, said she expected former Libyan intelligence agent Abdel Basset al-Megrahi to be freed early on compassionate grounds because he has terminal cancer. The regional administration has come under pressure from the United States to keep Megrahi in jail, while a British government minister said the wait for news was \"becoming embarrassing\". \"I don\'t think it will be long coming,\" Grahame told BBC radio. \"I suspect we might have something maybe tomorrow (Thursday) morning. We will probably go for compassionate release. It avoids a lot of difficulties.\" Scotland\'s Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill is considering two requests from Megrahi to be released early, on compassionate grounds or under a prisoner transfer agreement (PTA) between Britain and Libya. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Government_of_the_United_Kingdom',3,1,'2710 - C05764302.txt','(WSJ)- German government awaits outcome of GM board of directors meetingBERLIN (Dow Jones)--The German government is awaiting the outcome of a meeting of General Motors Co.\'s board of directors later Friday that will discuss the sale of its German unit Adam Opel GmbH. The government will then assess what it believes will be a fundamental signal on which of the two remaining bids for the unit the company favors, economics ministry spokeswoman Beatrix Brodkorb said Friday. The meeting is due to take place in the afternoon, central European time, according to the government. Austrian-Canadian car parts maker Magna International Inc. (MGA), in a consortium with Russian savings banks OAO Sberbank (SBER.RS), and Belgian private equity firm RHJ International SA (RHJI.BT) have recently presented revised bids for Opel and its sister company, U.K.-based Vauxhall. Germany\'s Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is keen to rescue jobs at Opel ahead of the Sept. 27 general election, has lobbied hard for Magna to be win the bid, while GM in the past has preferred RHJ. Government spokesman Klaus Vater said Friday that there is currently some movement, and Brodkorb said the government has been in contact with the U.S. on Opel over the past 24 hours. Brodkorb stressed that Germany\'s offer to provide the entire EUR4.5 billion in state aid for Opel came after GM asked Germany to provide more details on aid for the Magna bid but made no request for more state aid details for RHJ. The offer to pay state subsidies entirely and upfront without other European countries that have Opel and Vauxhall plants is an offer to other countries to help get a fast decision, Brodkorb said. Other European countries with Opel plants include Spain, the U.K., Poland and Belgium. The U.K. government is reportedly irritated by Germany\'s offer to entirely shoulder state guarantees of up to EUR4.5 billion in the deal because a decision on state aid wouldn\'t be up to Germany alone since the Opel bids also involve Vauxhall and production sites in Spain and Poland. Opel has around 50,000 staff in Europe, of which around half are based in Germany. 12)','(WSJ)- German government awaits outcome of GM board of directors meetingBERLIN (Dow Jones)--The German government is awaiting the outcome of a meeting of General Motors Co.\'s board of directors later Friday that will discuss the sale of its German unit Adam Opel GmbH. The government will then assess what it believes will be a fundamental signal on which of the two remaining bids for the unit the company favors, economics ministry spokeswoman Beatrix Brodkorb said Friday. The meeting is due to take place in the afternoon, central European time, according to the government. Austrian-Canadian car parts maker Magna International Inc. (MGA), in a consortium with Russian savings banks OAO Sberbank (SBER.RS), and Belgian private equity firm RHJ International SA (RHJI.BT) have recently presented revised bids for Opel and its sister company, U.K.-based Vauxhall. Germany\'s Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is keen to rescue jobs at Opel ahead of the Sept. 27 general election, has lobbied hard for Magna to be win the bid, while GM in the past has preferred RHJ. Government spokesman Klaus Vater said Friday that there is currently \"some movement,\" and Brodkorb said the government has been in contact with the U.S. on Opel over the past 24 hours. Brodkorb stressed that Germany\'s offer to provide the entire EUR4.5 billion in state aid for Opel came after GM asked Germany to provide more details on aid for the Magna bid but made no request for more state aid details for RHJ. The offer to pay state subsidies entirely and upfront without other European countries that have Opel and Vauxhall plants \"is an offer to other countries to help get a fast decision,\" Brodkorb said. Other European countries with Opel plants include Spain, the U.K., Poland and Belgium. The U.K. government is reportedly irritated by Germany\'s offer to entirely shoulder state guarantees of up to EUR4.5 billion in the deal because a decision on state aid wouldn\'t be up to Germany alone since the Opel bids also involve Vauxhall and production sites in Spain and Poland. Opel has around 50,000 staff in Europe, of which around half are based in Germany. 12)'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Government_of_the_United_Kingdom',3,1,'3024 - C05764892.txt','Guardian front page tomorrow also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen. But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable. Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time. He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution. In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. My sight is not at all deteriorating, he told NBC.','Guardian front page tomorrow; also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: \"I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen.\" But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: \"In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable.\" Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting \"the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time\". He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. \"I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution.\" In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. \"My sight is not at all deteriorating,\" he told NBC.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Go_Figure_(film)',1,1,'2712 - C05764306.txt','The global food security video is absolutely fantastic!Dear Cheryl, I don\'t know who the Goodspot Production company is, but they certainly hit the sweet spot on this one. So powerful, visually and the narration. I\'m sending it all over the place. The Secretary talked to Jim about the video (they ran into each other at National Airport, go figure). We\'re going to send the link to all the House Hunger Caucus members and encourage them to put it on their web sites. In the meantime, knowing how much leisure time you have on your hands, and using Matt Damon as the link between the two, check out this video clip from this week\'s episode of Entourage where Matt Damon talks about US domestic hunger ? hilarious, but tough ? (And, in my typical single-minded way, if you do a Spanish version of your global food security video, you might want to ask Juanes to do the narration ? I\'m pretty sure he\'d say yes.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJQZXnVrtpM Enjoy! Cindy','The global food security video is absolutely fantastic!Dear Cheryl, I don\'t know who the Goodspot Production company is, but they certainly hit the \"sweet spot\" on this one. So powerful, visually and the narration. I\'m sending it all over the place. The Secretary talked to Jim about the video (they ran into each other at National Airport, go figure). We\'re going to send the link to all the House Hunger Caucus members and encourage them to put it on their web sites. In the meantime, knowing how much leisure time you have on your hands, and using Matt Damon as the \"link\" between the two, check out this video clip from this week\'s episode of Entourage where Matt Damon talks about US domestic hunger ? hilarious, but tough ? (And, in my typical single-minded way, if you do a Spanish version of your global food security video, you might want to ask Juanes to do the narration ? I\'m pretty sure he\'d say yes.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJQZXnVrtpM Enjoy! Cindy'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Grace_Polit',1,1,'2170 - C05762860.txt','any truth to this account? SidH: Is this account true? If so, significant, and the only account of its kind. And, if true, the USG has not told its story, at the least. 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Please see if the issues of Grameen Bank can be raised in a friendly way. I sought an appointment with the Prime Minister to brief her on our problems, at the advice of the US ambassador in Dhaka. But it is now over six weeks, her office never responded. Almost every important person in Bangladesh congratulated me for receiving the Presibential Meda of Freedom. Prime Minister and her party said not a word about it. So you can see the depth of the problem. I thought I should keep you briefed and let you figure out what to be done. 46','Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 \"i\'w: lVieeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 i2W: Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16ok Also give a copy to EAP rep who will be at mtg. Done - I put one copy on your desk and will give a spare copy to Claire. PIs print for my mtg. See below Yunus still very concerned about future of Grameen 45 Dear Melanne: Greetings from Bangladesh!!! Bangladesh Foreign Minister Ms Dipu Moni will call on Secretary Clinton on September 16 to discuss the details of the visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister Ms ilas?na \'blazed to the USA during the UN General Assembly meeting. Please see if the issues of Grameen Bank can be raised in a friendly way. I sought an appointment with the Prime Minister to brief her on our problems, at the advice of the US ambassador in Dhaka. But it is now over six weeks, her office never responded. Almost every important person in Bangladesh congratulated me for receiving the Presibential Meda; of Freedom. Prime Minister and her party said not a word about it. So you can see the depth of the problem. I thought I should keep you briefed and let you figure out what to be done. 46'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Greatest_Hits_(Robbie_Williams_album)',1,1,'2649 - C05764183.txt','thanks........ for terrific talk and discussion. Your robust statement on missile defense was the best so far. As for your robust push-back on the premise of my healthcare question, I didn\'t mean to imply that the Clinton administration\'s foreign policy agenda suffered back then?rather, that there\'s jeopardy to the Obama administration\'s foreign policy if the current debate/fight turns out badly. But you mooted the whole thing by reassuring us that all will turn out okay. Anyway, I\'ve taken an aspirin ? and thank you profoundly for a great event, and, of course, for the gracious personal touches. S. STROBE TALBOTT Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, DC 20036 Tel: Fax: 202.797.2461','thanks........ for terrific talk and discussion. Your robust statement on missile defense was the best so far. As for your robust push-back on the premise of my healthcare question, I didn\'t mean to imply that the Clinton administration\'s foreign policy agenda suffered back then?rather, that there\'s jeopardy to the Obama administration\'s foreign policy if the current debate/fight turns out badly. But you mooted the whole thing by reassuring us that all will turn out okay. Anyway, I\'ve taken an aspirin ? and thank you profoundly for a great event, and, of course, for the gracious personal touches. S. STROBE TALBOTT Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, DC 20036 Tel: Fax: 202.797.2461'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Great_Conversation',1,1,'3698 - C05766569.txt','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableWill give some thought and pass along any names I can think of. Jm B5 I get back the morning of February 9 and will be in the office that afternoon. I\'ll email you and Lona a copy of my schedule. Walter Douglas and Dan Sreebney have been working with me on Haiti. Walter is in California for Victoria DeLongh\'s funeral and will be back in the office Tuesday. He has been working closely with Dan Smith on the Haiti initiative. Let me know if there is anything you need me to do from here. When will you be back so we can catch up? Also who is your right hand on all of these initiatives? I\'m copying Lona so she can work w your office for a time. Thx. Had a great conversation with Doug Hattaway Will fill you in when I see you. Also working with Amb Pascual on a new strategy for Mexicom That\'s the result of your leadership and a new model of engagement w our own people. Onward! Our Posts at work. -- VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au-Prince): Better with them, impossible without. --CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition... In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group. -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableWill give some thought and pass along any names I can think of. Jm B5 I get back the morning of February 9 and will be in the office that afternoon. I\'ll email you and Lona a copy of my schedule. Walter Douglas and Dan Sreebney have been working with me on Haiti. Walter is in California for Victoria DeLongh\'s funeral and will be back in the office Tuesday. He has been working closely with Dan Smith on the Haiti initiative. Let me know if there is anything you need me to do from here. When will you be back so we can catch up? Also who is your right hand on all of these initiatives? I\'m copying Lona so she can work w your office for a time. Thx. Had a great conversation with Doug Hattaway Will fill you in when I see you. Also working with Amb Pascual on a new strategy for Mexicom That\'s the result of your leadership and a new model of engagement w our own people. Onward! Our Posts at work. -- VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au-Prince): \"Better with them, impossible without.\" --CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition... In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group.\" -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): \"In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.\"'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Great_Lakes',2,1,'3058 - C05764944.txt','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"\"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Great_Lakes',2,1,'3061 - C05764951.txt','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Great_Recession',6,1,'1359 - C05760795.txt','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence; through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom; and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Great_Recession',6,1,'1834 - C05762225.txt','Gordon survives...The Parliamentary Labour Party meeting is just Over. Gordon has survived. The event, held in private, was high drama and anticlimax at once. The chair asked for rebels to come forward and speak. Only one prominent person emerged, Charles Clarke, former Home Secretary and Blairite the rest were a handful of about a half-dozen backbenchers. Their remarks about how Brown was bringing the party down were poorly received. The party, after all, was in no mood for breaking ranks and rewarding disloyalty. With this paltry showing, the opposition petered out, at least for now. Gordon then gave a speech, strong on analysis, discussing that his government was paying the price for getting the country through a difficult recession, suffering from the worst parliamentary crisis since Lloyd George and still had a program to offer. He also make the point that when the party had split int he past it was over ideology or policy and there were no stated differences presented by the opposition. So for now, Gordon has won. Sid An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!','Gordon survives...The Parliamentary Labour Party meeting is just Over. Gordon has survived. The event, held in private, was high drama and anticlimax at once. The chair asked for rebels to come forward and speak. Only one prominent person emerged, Charles Clarke, former Home Secretary and Blairite; the rest were a handful of about a half-dozen backbenchers. Their remarks about how Brown was bringing the party down were poorly received. The party, after all, was in no mood for breaking ranks and rewarding disloyalty. With this paltry showing, the opposition petered out, at least for now. Gordon then gave a speech, strong on analysis, discussing that his government was paying the price for getting the country through a difficult recession, suffering from the worst parliamentary crisis since Lloyd George and still had a program to offer. He also make the point that when the party had split int he past it was over ideology or policy and there were no stated differences presented by the opposition. So for now, Gordon has won. Sid An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Great_Recession',6,1,'2102 - C05762764.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogRead through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the 141','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogRead through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the 141'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Great_Recession',6,1,'2104 - C05762767.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogWe can leave then for now - we can work around as nee be and they have a few connections to companies we don\'t. Asked philippe for a plan - he may want to sole source it to get the coverage but if not, yes. Cdm Read through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process B6 Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... 145 A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350> http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010 <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=33>, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38>, US Politics <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=28> ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 <http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20090710/000011.htm> (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38> , and elsewhere <http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200904u/shanghai-expo-2010> . And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc. <http://usapavilion2olo.com/>, a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis <http://shanghalusembassy-china.org.cn/071009.html> ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media <http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/10/content_11685418.htm> . No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had adopted a resolution in support of the US pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3106> . This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate? but instead became What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort? The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person 146','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogWe can leave then for now - we can work around as nee be and they have a few connections to companies we don\'t. Asked philippe for a plan - he may want to sole source it to get the coverage but if not, yes. Cdm Read through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process B6 Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... 145 A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350> http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010 <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=33>, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38>, US Politics <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=28> ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 <http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20090710/000011.htm> (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38> , and elsewhere <http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200904u/shanghai-expo-2010> . And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc. <http://usapavilion2olo.com/>, a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis <http://shanghalusembassy-china.org.cn/071009.html> ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media <http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/10/content_11685418.htm> . No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had \"adopted\" a resolution in support of the US pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3106> . This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer \"How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate?\" but instead became \"What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort?\" The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person 146'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Great_Recession',6,1,'2106 - C05762769.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogSee b/I We spoke to PIR yesterday and we are going to talk to the WP on monday. PIR has the details. See b/I - article next week need philipe (see the ps) ?Balderston, Kris M Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo Jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://sharighaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had adopted a resolution in support of the US pavilion. This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate? but instead became What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort? The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person familiar with Villarreal\'s role described it as the arrival of an adult to a chaotic situation that badly needed one. Indeed, if there\'s one telling detail to the handful of official and press accounts of yesterday\'s signing, it\'s the total absence of the Shanghai Expo, Inc. members from the official comments and photos (US Consulate coverage here Shanghai government account here), none of whom live or work in Shanghai, anyway. If that was a conscious decision, it was a wise one. A final point. As Villarreal conceded, the US effort must still raise roughly half of its $61 million budget. I suspect that ? with Villarreal in charge of the effort ? reluctant wallets will become less so. Regardless, though, 150','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogSee b/I We spoke to PIR yesterday and we are going to talk to the WP on monday. PIR has the details. See b/I - article next week need philipe (see the ps) ?Balderston, Kris M Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo Jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://sharighaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had \"adopted\" a resolution in support of the US pavilion. This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer \"How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate?\" but instead became \"What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort?\" The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person familiar with Villarreal\'s role described it as the arrival of an \"adult\" to a chaotic situation that badly needed one. Indeed, if there\'s one telling detail to the handful of official and press accounts of yesterday\'s signing, it\'s the total absence of the Shanghai Expo, Inc. members from the official comments and photos (US Consulate coverage here; Shanghai government account here), none of whom live or work in Shanghai, anyway. If that was a conscious decision, it was a wise one. A final point. As Villarreal conceded, the US effort must still raise roughly half of its $61 million budget. I suspect that ? with Villarreal in charge of the effort ? reluctant wallets will become less so. Regardless, though, 150'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Great_Recession',6,1,'3025 - C05764894.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars. Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of Dead Aid, the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\" Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of \"Dead Aid\", the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Greece',4,1,'1632 - C05761497.txt','Mini Schedule 5/22/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am AWARD PRESENTATION FROM THE NATIONAL COORDINATED 9:45 am EFFORT OF HELLENES Treaty Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:15 am Secretary\'s Office 11:15 am MEETING w/ICRIS BALDERSTON AND GLYN DAVIES 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/BELGIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND 12:00 pm FOREIGN MINISTER KAREL DE GUCHT Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at top. 12:00 pm CONFERENCE CALL w/CEOs REGARDING THE SHANGHAI EXPO 12:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm MEETING w/RICHARD MORNINGSTAR, SE FOR EURASIAN ENERGY 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office','Mini Schedule 5/22/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am AWARD PRESENTATION FROM THE NATIONAL COORDINATED 9:45 am EFFORT OF HELLENES Treaty Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:15 am Secretary\'s Office 11:15 am MEETING w/ICRIS BALDERSTON AND GLYN DAVIES 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/BELGIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND 12:00 pm FOREIGN MINISTER KAREL DE GUCHT Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at top. 12:00 pm CONFERENCE CALL w/CEOs REGARDING THE SHANGHAI EXPO 12:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm MEETING w/RICHARD MORNINGSTAR, SE FOR EURASIAN ENERGY 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Greece',4,1,'1840 - C05762253.txt','Thank you...againFyi Secretary Clinton\'s remarks at her Friday press conference with the Turkish Foreign Minister continued this Administration\'s excellent efforts to restore the credibility of the U.S. with Greece and Cyprus ? which will lead to important progress in the region. As you know, the Bush Administration consistently hid and defended actions by Turkey that were injurious to Cyprus and Greece, inconsistent with American values and principals, and also not in Turkey\'s best interests. We highlighted for the top leaders in our community that Secretary Clinton once again in front of the Turkish Foreign Minister, called for a bi-zonal and bi-communal federation for Cyprus as well as expressed the United States\' strong support for freedom of religion. With Secretary Clinton and others doing these kinds of things, America is moving to correct the biggest road block to a Cyprus settlement ? restoring American credibility with the Greek-Cypriots which was badly lost during the Bush Administration. Keep up the great work! Andy Manatos and Mike Manatos THE NATIONAL COORDINATED EFFORT OF HELLENES (CEH) 1100 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 393-7790 [fax] (202) 628-0225 E-mail: CoordinatedEffort@IVIanatos.com Remarks With Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC June 5, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Minister Davutoglu and I just had a very productive, broad-ranging, comprehensive discussion. And it is a great privilege to welcome him here to the State Department within the very first weeks of his having been appointed foreign minister. Of course, I was very honored to have gone to Turkey very early in my term as Secretary of State, and President Obama had a wonderful visit to Turkey. And all of that is to confirm the strength and importance of our partnership and alliance. We have a lot of work to do together. Turkey, the United States, and the entire global community certainly face a great number of challenges, but we also see opportunities. So our message coming out of the meeting today and our prior meetings is that we\'re going to deepen and strengthen our cooperation on an ongoing basis, because we believe that both Turkey and the United States have unique roles to play.','Thank you...againFyi Secretary Clinton\'s remarks at her Friday press conference with the Turkish Foreign Minister continued this Administration\'s excellent efforts to restore the credibility of the U.S. with Greece and Cyprus ? which will lead to important progress in the region. As you know, the Bush Administration consistently hid and defended actions by Turkey that were injurious to Cyprus and Greece, inconsistent with American values and principals, and also not in Turkey\'s best interests. We highlighted for the top leaders in our community that Secretary Clinton once again in front of the Turkish Foreign Minister, called for a \"bi-zonal and bi-communal federation\" for Cyprus as well as expressed the United States\' strong support for \"freedom of religion.\" With Secretary Clinton and others doing these kinds of things, America is moving to correct the biggest road block to a Cyprus settlement ? restoring American credibility with the Greek-Cypriots which was badly lost during the Bush Administration. Keep up the great work! Andy Manatos and Mike Manatos THE NATIONAL COORDINATED EFFORT OF HELLENES (CEH) 1100 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 393-7790 [fax] (202) 628-0225 E-mail: CoordinatedEffort@IVIanatos.com Remarks With Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC June 5, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Minister Davutoglu and I just had a very productive, broad-ranging, comprehensive discussion. And it is a great privilege to welcome him here to the State Department within the very first weeks of his having been appointed foreign minister. Of course, I was very honored to have gone to Turkey very early in my term as Secretary of State, and President Obama had a wonderful visit to Turkey. And all of that is to confirm the strength and importance of our partnership and alliance. We have a lot of work to do together. Turkey, the United States, and the entire global community certainly face a great number of challenges, but we also see opportunities. So our message coming out of the meeting today and our prior meetings is that we\'re going to deepen and strengthen our cooperation on an ongoing basis, because we believe that both Turkey and the United States have unique roles to play.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Greece',4,1,'2151 - C05762829.txt','PersonalI will. Philippe is keeping Solomon informed -- he passed along a readout of Jim\'s conversation yesterday. Would you pis give Lanny a report and do you know who is keeping Solomon informed? Yes. We had Jim raise this with the Greek ambassador yesterday, who told him that they were aware of the situation and would come back with a report when Jim got to Corfu. Do you know anything about this? Dear Hillary, John Solomon, Exec Editor of Washington Times and a close personal friend (and always fair to us as AP reporter and later Wash Post reporter), has called about a Wash Times reporter who is being held by Iranians. He says Greeks have good relations and he believes they are trying to help. He believes you are meeting with Greek Foreign Minister tomorrow and hopes you can raise the issue with him - he may already know something about it. Any information he knows would help family. Hope you can do this - And hope your elbow is better - Best wishes, 71','PersonalI will. Philippe is keeping Solomon informed -- he passed along a readout of Jim\'s conversation yesterday. Would you pis give Lanny a report and do you know who is keeping Solomon informed? Yes. We had Jim raise this with the Greek ambassador yesterday, who told him that they were aware of the situation and would come back with a report when Jim got to Corfu. Do you know anything about this? Dear Hillary, John Solomon, Exec Editor of Washington Times and a close personal friend (and always fair to us as AP reporter and later Wash Post reporter), has called about a Wash Times reporter who is being held by Iranians. He says Greeks have good relations and he believes they are trying to help. He believes you are meeting with Greek Foreign Minister tomorrow and hopes you can raise the issue with him - he may already know something about it. Any information he knows would help family. Hope you can do this - And hope your elbow is better - Best wishes, 71'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Greece',4,1,'3087 - C05764996.txt','buss in Oslo Congrats...Just leaving Oslo. Jonas Store sure appreciates his good working rel with you, and seems super eager to help on Afpak. Rumor is that, with elecitons behind them, he may be moved to (get this!) the health ministry. He\'s mum on subject, but it makes political sense in Norway. Rumored rpt rumored successor is Jan Egeland-who would be a very good choice, though Jonas is in a class by himself. Off to Istanbul. Cheers. Thx. I just spoke w George from the plane before landing oin Dublin and I agree. Safe travels. ... on Armenia-Turkey. Tough stuff, I know. Great accomplishment. I\'m in Greece. George P will be big help. S','buss in Oslo Congrats...Just leaving Oslo. Jonas Store sure appreciates his good working rel with you, and seems super eager to help on Afpak. Rumor is that, with elecitons behind them, he may be moved to (get this!) the health ministry. He\'s mum on subject, but it makes political sense in Norway. Rumored rpt rumored successor is Jan Egeland-who would be a very good choice, though Jonas is in a class by himself. Off to Istanbul. Cheers. Thx. I just spoke w George from the plane before landing oin Dublin and I agree. Safe travels. ... on Armenia-Turkey. Tough stuff, I know. Great accomplishment. I\'m in Greece. George P will be big help. S'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Greeks',2,1,'1840 - C05762253.txt','Thank you...againFyi Secretary Clinton\'s remarks at her Friday press conference with the Turkish Foreign Minister continued this Administration\'s excellent efforts to restore the credibility of the U.S. with Greece and Cyprus ? which will lead to important progress in the region. As you know, the Bush Administration consistently hid and defended actions by Turkey that were injurious to Cyprus and Greece, inconsistent with American values and principals, and also not in Turkey\'s best interests. We highlighted for the top leaders in our community that Secretary Clinton once again in front of the Turkish Foreign Minister, called for a bi-zonal and bi-communal federation for Cyprus as well as expressed the United States\' strong support for freedom of religion. With Secretary Clinton and others doing these kinds of things, America is moving to correct the biggest road block to a Cyprus settlement ? restoring American credibility with the Greek-Cypriots which was badly lost during the Bush Administration. Keep up the great work! Andy Manatos and Mike Manatos THE NATIONAL COORDINATED EFFORT OF HELLENES (CEH) 1100 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 393-7790 [fax] (202) 628-0225 E-mail: CoordinatedEffort@IVIanatos.com Remarks With Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC June 5, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Minister Davutoglu and I just had a very productive, broad-ranging, comprehensive discussion. And it is a great privilege to welcome him here to the State Department within the very first weeks of his having been appointed foreign minister. Of course, I was very honored to have gone to Turkey very early in my term as Secretary of State, and President Obama had a wonderful visit to Turkey. And all of that is to confirm the strength and importance of our partnership and alliance. We have a lot of work to do together. Turkey, the United States, and the entire global community certainly face a great number of challenges, but we also see opportunities. So our message coming out of the meeting today and our prior meetings is that we\'re going to deepen and strengthen our cooperation on an ongoing basis, because we believe that both Turkey and the United States have unique roles to play.','Thank you...againFyi Secretary Clinton\'s remarks at her Friday press conference with the Turkish Foreign Minister continued this Administration\'s excellent efforts to restore the credibility of the U.S. with Greece and Cyprus ? which will lead to important progress in the region. As you know, the Bush Administration consistently hid and defended actions by Turkey that were injurious to Cyprus and Greece, inconsistent with American values and principals, and also not in Turkey\'s best interests. We highlighted for the top leaders in our community that Secretary Clinton once again in front of the Turkish Foreign Minister, called for a \"bi-zonal and bi-communal federation\" for Cyprus as well as expressed the United States\' strong support for \"freedom of religion.\" With Secretary Clinton and others doing these kinds of things, America is moving to correct the biggest road block to a Cyprus settlement ? restoring American credibility with the Greek-Cypriots which was badly lost during the Bush Administration. Keep up the great work! Andy Manatos and Mike Manatos THE NATIONAL COORDINATED EFFORT OF HELLENES (CEH) 1100 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 393-7790 [fax] (202) 628-0225 E-mail: CoordinatedEffort@IVIanatos.com Remarks With Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC June 5, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Minister Davutoglu and I just had a very productive, broad-ranging, comprehensive discussion. And it is a great privilege to welcome him here to the State Department within the very first weeks of his having been appointed foreign minister. Of course, I was very honored to have gone to Turkey very early in my term as Secretary of State, and President Obama had a wonderful visit to Turkey. And all of that is to confirm the strength and importance of our partnership and alliance. We have a lot of work to do together. Turkey, the United States, and the entire global community certainly face a great number of challenges, but we also see opportunities. So our message coming out of the meeting today and our prior meetings is that we\'re going to deepen and strengthen our cooperation on an ongoing basis, because we believe that both Turkey and the United States have unique roles to play.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Greeks',2,1,'2151 - C05762829.txt','PersonalI will. Philippe is keeping Solomon informed -- he passed along a readout of Jim\'s conversation yesterday. Would you pis give Lanny a report and do you know who is keeping Solomon informed? Yes. We had Jim raise this with the Greek ambassador yesterday, who told him that they were aware of the situation and would come back with a report when Jim got to Corfu. Do you know anything about this? Dear Hillary, John Solomon, Exec Editor of Washington Times and a close personal friend (and always fair to us as AP reporter and later Wash Post reporter), has called about a Wash Times reporter who is being held by Iranians. He says Greeks have good relations and he believes they are trying to help. He believes you are meeting with Greek Foreign Minister tomorrow and hopes you can raise the issue with him - he may already know something about it. Any information he knows would help family. Hope you can do this - And hope your elbow is better - Best wishes, 71','PersonalI will. Philippe is keeping Solomon informed -- he passed along a readout of Jim\'s conversation yesterday. Would you pis give Lanny a report and do you know who is keeping Solomon informed? Yes. We had Jim raise this with the Greek ambassador yesterday, who told him that they were aware of the situation and would come back with a report when Jim got to Corfu. Do you know anything about this? Dear Hillary, John Solomon, Exec Editor of Washington Times and a close personal friend (and always fair to us as AP reporter and later Wash Post reporter), has called about a Wash Times reporter who is being held by Iranians. He says Greeks have good relations and he believes they are trying to help. He believes you are meeting with Greek Foreign Minister tomorrow and hopes you can raise the issue with him - he may already know something about it. Any information he knows would help family. Hope you can do this - And hope your elbow is better - Best wishes, 71'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Green',1,1,'2326 - C05763155.txt','Wear a dark color today.Maybe the new dark green suit Or blue','Wear a dark color today.Maybe the new dark green suit Or blue'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Greene_Smith',1,1,'3000 - C05764852.txt','Here is the draft agenda per our discussionAttachments: 2009-09-22 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft.docx Take a look ?we are now eliminating Saturday but agenda is here: Senior Leadership Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: Continental Breakfast 8:15am: Welcome [HRC] 8:25am: Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] 8:30am: Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o priorities] ? Our Accomplishments To Date o [HRC uses as opportunity to celebrate what has been accomplished and call out areas for recognition -show appreciation for work that has been done and set the tone of appreciation, collaboration, team approach to success] 8:50am: Funding our Needs and Ambitions - State/USAID Budgets ? Presentation by Jack Lew [10 minutes] o New Processes and Protocols for Implementing 2010 o Expectations for 2011 o Expectations for State/USAID approach ? Moderated Q and A by Lew with Greene, Smith, other appropriate support [10 minutes] 9:25am: QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Development','Here is the draft agenda per our discussionAttachments: 2009-09-22 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft.docx Take a look ?we are now eliminating Saturday but agenda is here: Senior Leadership Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: Continental Breakfast 8:15am: Welcome [HRC] 8:25am: Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] 8:30am: Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o priorities] ? Our Accomplishments To Date o [HRC uses as opportunity to celebrate what has been accomplished and call out areas for recognition -show appreciation for work that has been done and set the tone of appreciation, collaboration, team approach to success] 8:50am: Funding our Needs and Ambitions - State/USAID Budgets ? Presentation by Jack Lew [10 minutes] o New Processes and Protocols for Implementing 2010 o Expectations for 2011 o Expectations for State/USAID approach ? Moderated Q and A by Lew with Greene, Smith, other appropriate support [10 minutes] 9:25am: QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Development'),(12.429216196844383,6.214608098422191,2500,'Greenhouse_gas',5,2,'1607 - C05761448.txt','Bonn clips: AP & ReutersRead this - it says todd stern sent chills up someone\'s spin (in a good way)! Hi guys from Germany. HRC might be interested in press clips below, especially the AP story. Good day today. Obama envoy: Time to act on climate change By ARTHUR MAX ?2 hours ago BONN, Germany (AP) ? Once booed at international climate talks, the United States won sustained applause Sunday when President Barack Obama\'s envoy pledged to make up for lost time in reaching a global agreement on climate change. Todd Stern also praised efforts by countries like China to reign in their carbon emissions, but said global warming requires a global response and that rapidly developing economies like China must join together with the industrial world to solve the problem. The debut of Obama\'s climate change team was widely anticipated after eight years of obdurate participation in U.N. climate talks by the previous Bush administration. We are very glad to be back. We want to make up for lost time, and we are seized with the urgency of the task before us, Stern said to loud applause from the 2,600 delegates to the U.N. negotiations. They clapped again when Stern said the U.S. recognized our unique responsibility ... as the largest historic emitter of greenhouse gases, which has created a problem threatening the entire world. The two-week meeting by 175 countries that began Sunday was the latest stage of talks aimed at forging a climate change agreement to replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on emissions targets for rich countries, which expires in 2012. 22','Bonn clips: AP & ReutersRead this - it says todd stern sent chills up someone\'s spin (in a good way)! Hi guys from Germany. HRC might be interested in press clips below, especially the AP story. Good day today. Obama envoy: Time to act on climate change By ARTHUR MAX ?2 hours ago BONN, Germany (AP) ? Once booed at international climate talks, the United States won sustained applause Sunday when President Barack Obama\'s envoy pledged to \"make up for lost time\" in reaching a global agreement on climate change. Todd Stern also praised efforts by countries like China to reign in their carbon emissions, but said global warming \"requires a global response\" and that rapidly developing economies like China \"must join together\" with the industrial world to solve the problem. The debut of Obama\'s climate change team was widely anticipated after eight years of obdurate participation in U.N. climate talks by the previous Bush administration. \"We are very glad to be back. We want to make up for lost time, and we are seized with the urgency of the task before us,\" Stern said to loud applause from the 2,600 delegates to the U.N. negotiations. They clapped again when Stern said the U.S. recognized \"our unique responsibility ... as the largest historic emitter of greenhouse gases,\" which has created a problem threatening the entire world. The two-week meeting by 175 countries that began Sunday was the latest stage of talks aimed at forging a climate change agreement to replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on emissions targets for rich countries, which expires in 2012. 22'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Greenhouse_gas',5,1,'2170 - C05762860.txt','any truth to this account? SidH: Is this account true? If so, significant, and the only account of its kind. And, if true, the USG has not told its story, at the least. 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Sid <http://hits.gureport.co.uk/HG?hc=we89&cd=1&hv=68(ce=u&hb=DM56062893FS;DM54102495BW&n=farticfeRHow+d o+I+know+China+wrecked+the+Copenhagen+dea 1?+1+was+in+the+room}{p13224751&vcon=/GU/Environment/Co pen ha gen+climate+cha nge-i-conference+2009&seg=&cmp=&gp=&ini=&pec=84dcmp=&ra=&gn=&cv=&lc1=8Lla=&customerid=(n one)&c1=usa&c2=(none)&c3=The+Gua rdian&c4=Copenhagen+climate+change+conference+2009+(environment),Climat e+change+(Environment),China+(News),Carbon+emissions+(Environment),Activism(Environment),World+news,Environ men t&c5=&c6=Ma rk+Lynas&c7=2009_12_22> <http://hits.guardian.co.uk/b/ss/gua rdia ngu-environment,guardia ngu- network,gua rdiandev2/1/H.20.3/16709?ns=guardian&pageNa me=How+do+I+know+China+wrecked+the+Copenhagen+ deal%3F+14-was+in+the+room+%7C+Ma r%3AArticle%3A13224758kch=Environment&c3=Guardian&c4=Copenhagen+clim ate+change+conference+2009+%28environment%29%2CCIimate+change+%28Environment%29%2CChina+%28News%2 9%2CCa rbon+em issions+%28Environment%29%2CActivism+%28Environment%29%2CWorld+news%2CEnvironment&c6 =Ma rk+Lynas&c7=09-Dec- 22&c8=13224758(c9=Article&c10=Comment&c11=Environment&c13=&c25=&c30=content&h2=GU%2FEnvironment%2F Co pen hagen+climate+cha nge+conference+2009&c2=G U I D:( none)> <http://ad.doubleclick.net/click%313h=v8/390c/3/0/%2a/1%3B219948678%3B3-0%3130%3B31962876%3133454- 728/90%31333928257/33946135/1%3Bu%3D%2Ccm- 86804491_1261527777%2C115d04be908cfcf%2Cpolit%2Ccm.aw_ga-cm.weath_L- cm.polit_L%3B%7Eaopt%3D0,/ff/e5/ff%3B9/07Efdr%3D218714607%3130-0%3B0%3B24869226%3B3454- 728/90%31333577843/33595721/1%3Bu%3D%2Ccm- 86804491_1261527777%2C115d04be908cfcf%2Cpolit%2Ccm.aw_ga-cm.weath_L- cm.polit J.%3B%7Eokv%3D%3Bnet%3Dcm%3Bu%3D%2Ccm- 86804491_1261527777%2C115d04be908cfcf%2Cpolit%2Ccm.aw_ga-cm.weath_L- cm.polit_L%3B%3Bord1%3D540717%3Bsz%3D728x90%3Bcontx%3Dpolit%3Bbtg%3Dcm.a?.v_ga%3Bbtg%3Dcm.weath_L %3Bbtg%3Dcm.polit_L%3B%7Eaopt%3D3/1/e5/0%3B%7Esscs%3D%3fhttp://prorno.verizon.com/FIOS3X/Prorno5/1-1Z1/? 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Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265','from today\'s Financial Times....Financial Times FT.com FT .com FINANCIAL \'11114ES COMMENT Clinton can deliver a tough message to India By Strobe Talbott Published: July 16 2009 20:06 When Hillary Clinton arrives in India on Friday, the US secretary of state will no doubt strike the upbeat tone that befits relations between the world\'s two largest democracies. But she is expected also to engage her hosts candidly on two issues that have been contentious in the past and may be in future: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. In both areas, President Barack Obama\'s positions are radically different from his predecessor\'s. Unlike George W. Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265'),(12.429216196844383,6.214608098422191,2500,'Greenhouse_gas',5,2,'3557 - C05766239.txt','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing a short political declaration of some sort, but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an operational accord -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try, said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try. Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing \"a short political declaration of some sort,\" but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an \"operational accord\" -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. \"We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try,\" said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. \"At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try.\" Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.'),(18.643824295266576,6.214608098422191,2500,'Greenhouse_gas',5,3,'3673 - C05766524.txt','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had hijacked negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of hijacking efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked, he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a hijacker. Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme, she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing. The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests, Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited. China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions, said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo, wrote Li.','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had \"hijacked\" negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of \"hijacking\" efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. \"We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked,\" he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a \"hijacker.\" Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. \"The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme,\" she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. \"Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing.\" The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. \"Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests,\" Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. \"The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited.\" China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. \"Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions,\" said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. \"Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo,\" wrote Li.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Greenwich_Mean_Time',3,1,'2482 - C05763821.txt','3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote KABUL (AP) Police stormed a bank in Kabul on Wednesday and killed three insurgents who had taken it over, while a wave of attacks killed at least six election workers around the country on the eve of the presidential election, officials said. The three-man assault in Kabul came a day after two militant attacks in the capital, including rockets fired at the presidential palace. It also follows a suicide car bomb explosion in front of NATO\'s Kabul headquarters Saturday that killed seven, a drumbeat of attacks that would appear to signal the intent of Taliban insurgents and their militant allies to disrupt Thursday\'s vote. In a sign of how difficult election preparations have been, Afghanistan\'s chief electoral officer said that 20 percent of election materials hadn\'t yet been delivered to voting sites less than 24 hours before polls open at 7 a.m. Thursday (0230 GMT Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday). Daoud Ali Najafi said Afghan army helicopters would be used to,deliver the materials to insecure and hard-to-reach regions. Andrea &Wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote KABUL (AP) Police stormed a bank in Kabul on Wednesday and killed three insurgents who had taken it over, while a wave of attacks killed at least six election workers around the country on the eve of the presidential election, officials said. The three-man assault in Kabul came a day after two militant attacks in the capital, including rockets fired at the presidential palace. It also follows a suicide car bomb explosion in front of NATO\'s Kabul headquarters Saturday that killed seven, a drumbeat of attacks that would appear to signal the intent of Taliban insurgents and their militant allies to disrupt Thursday\'s vote. In a sign of how difficult election preparations have been, Afghanistan\'s chief electoral officer said that 20 percent of election materials hadn\'t yet been delivered to voting sites less than 24 hours before polls open at 7 a.m. Thursday (0230 GMT Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday). Daoud Ali Najafi said Afghan army helicopters would be used to,deliver the materials to insecure and hard-to-reach regions. Andrea &Wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Greenwich_Mean_Time',3,1,'2484 - C05763823.txt','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banU.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to, said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities, he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banU.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. \"People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to,\" said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. \"Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities,\" he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Greenwich_Mean_Time',3,1,'2486 - C05763827.txt','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banWe were going to hang them all and put them in closet when u guys were out. But we can just bring bags and leave them in room somewhere. When Doug has time, can he bring over the birthday clothes? U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to, said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities, he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday.','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banWe were going to hang them all and put them in closet when u guys were out. But we can just bring bags and leave them in room somewhere. When Doug has time, can he bring over the birthday clothes? U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. \"People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to,\" said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. \"Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities,\" he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Green_Revolution',1,1,'1647 - C05761526.txt','CQSee below. cdm CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION - FOREIGN POLICY March 30, 2009 - 5:43 p.m. Food Aid Flexibility, Overseas Investment Up for Panel Consideration By Adam Graham-Silverman, CQ Staff . The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to approve a bill Tuesday aimed at spurring a green revolution to combat global food insecurity, in part by loosening restrictions on using U.S. aid to buy food overseas. The legislation (S 384) would authorize $500 million for a new emergency food assistance fund that could be used to buy food in the affected region instead of buying it in the United States and shipping it overseas. Critics say that system costs too much, takes too long to provide aid and depresses local prices when U.S. products arrive. The bill, by panel ranking Republican Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, also would create a global food czar position at the White House and authorize $7.75 billion for agriculture research and exchange programs through fiscal 2014. We can bring America\'s dedication to science, innovation, technology and education together to lead an effort devoted to overcoming the obstacles to food security, Lugar said upon introducing the bill last month. To keep up with rising population and an expanding middle class in countries such as China and India, farmers will have to double their food output by 2050, Lugar said. At the same time, he said, the share of U.S. development spending devoted to agriculture dropped from 25 percent in 1980 to 1 percent in 2003. Anti-hunger activists support Lugar\'s effort to allow local purchase of food, but past efforts have run into farm- state interests that support requirements to buy U.S. crops. The bill would give the president discretion to use the fund to meet unexpected urgent food assistance needs. OPIC Reauthorization 38','CQSee below. cdm CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION - FOREIGN POLICY March 30, 2009 - 5:43 p.m. Food Aid Flexibility, Overseas Investment Up for Panel Consideration By Adam Graham-Silverman, CQ Staff . The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to approve a bill Tuesday aimed at spurring a \"green revolution\" to combat global food insecurity, in part by loosening restrictions on using U.S. aid to buy food overseas. The legislation (S 384) would authorize $500 million for a new emergency food assistance fund that could be used to buy food in the affected region instead of buying it in the United States and shipping it overseas. Critics say that system costs too much, takes too long to provide aid and depresses local prices when U.S. products arrive. The bill, by panel ranking Republican Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, also would create a global food \"czar\" position at the White House and authorize $7.75 billion for agriculture research and exchange programs through fiscal 2014. \"We can bring America\'s dedication to science, innovation, technology and education together to lead an effort devoted to overcoming the obstacles to food security,\" Lugar said upon introducing the bill last month. To keep up with rising population and an expanding middle class in countries such as China and India, farmers will have to double their food output by 2050, Lugar said. At the same time, he said, the share of U.S. development spending devoted to agriculture dropped from 25 percent in 1980 to 1 percent in 2003. Anti-hunger activists support Lugar\'s effort to allow local purchase of food, but past efforts have run into farm- state interests that support requirements to buy U.S. crops. The bill would give the president discretion to use the fund to meet \"unexpected urgent food assistance needs.\" OPIC Reauthorization 38'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Gregory_B._Craig',3,1,'1247 - C05760563.txt','Talking Points for Call with Sen Feinstein and Greg CraigI\'ve printed these and will give a copy to the Secretary and also to Huma. Claire Attached are two sets of talking points I will have Claire print for you today for two call on behalf of Goodwin\'s candidacy for the Ninth Circuit. The first set is for Sen Feinstein, which stresses Goodwin\'s moderate judgment ? she apparently needs reassurance that Goodwin is not too liberal. The other set is for Greg Craig, which stresses Goodwin\'s progressive credentials as he likely will find that more appealing. cdm 2','Talking Points for Call with Sen Feinstein and Greg CraigI\'ve printed these and will give a copy to the Secretary and also to Huma. Claire Attached are two sets of talking points I will have Claire print for you today for two call on behalf of Goodwin\'s candidacy for the Ninth Circuit. The first set is for Sen Feinstein, which stresses Goodwin\'s moderate judgment ? she apparently needs reassurance that Goodwin is not too liberal. The other set is for Greg Craig, which stresses Goodwin\'s progressive credentials as he likely will find that more appealing. cdm 2'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Gregory_B._Craig',3,1,'1610 - C05761453.txt','GoodwinFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Thanks, Cheryl.. Goodwin met with Feinstein this evening and it sounds like it went really well.. It was definitely a very preliminary conversation, but also very good to get the opportunity for Feinstein to meet and get to know Goodwin.. Thank you and HRC again for all of your help! On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:46 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: Feinstein promised hrc to meet with him and that she would give him primary consideration. She knows he is imp to hrc and that hrc thinks he us her kind of scholar and judge. On note - if hand written, send to my home and 1 will hand to her if electronic - same, email to me and 1 will hand to her Hi Cheryl - came back to several messages from Feinstein\'s office wanting to set up a meeting with Goodwin.* Sounds like HRC must have spoken with her.* Feinstein wants to meet Goodwin tomorrow evening. Anything we should know before the meeting? Thanks again for everything!, Also, Goodwin wants to write a thank you note to HRC.0 Where can he send it so that it gets to her? xo, Ann On Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 3:02 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: *****41404 4.44404 Thanks, Cheryl.* I\'m attaching two different sets of talking points - one for Greg Craig, stressing Goodwin\'s progressive and activist credentials - and the other for Feinstein, stressing his moderation.. We have heard that Feinstein needs assurance that Goodwin isn\'t too liberal. 414044340 444444.Thanks again for helping in this very major way., your plate and HRC\'s....so thank you, thank you, thank you! 0.400.0 44444.4, 4- 4444444 On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 5:05 PM, AnnMOLeary 4$4 444More of a liberal? I\'ll do two sets and send it back tonight. 444444. 04440454 Sent from my iPhone .44.444 .444444 On Mar 19, 2009, at 4:57 PM, Cheryl Mills Greg is an more of an ideologue What do you think about using the lead sentences in each point only--deleting the narrative Or is the problem more fundamental? Then I need a little help about what would go to the heart of greg\'s interests .44440.*AAA**. .44.44.-. 44$444?$444$44 Here is my fear about these points - they are likely to repel rather than compel greg they will 40434.434. \'4444444+444444 Cheryl 4443444. .444444 .44+044THANK YOU.* It would be terrific if HRC could make these calls.. If possible, it would be great if she could also call Feinstein because we are hoping Feinstein will not just bless, but affirmatively support Goodwin\'s nomination. 4444.44 .44444. .04340440+44444 I\'m pasting the talking points below and attaching them in Word.. I\'m also attaching Goodwin\'s bio/resume if you need it. 044.04. 444444444544444 I can\'t thank you enough!! 44434.44> 44.4444 4****44 4,44>A4,44-Ann *****4?4, 4444444> 44444444444444Key talking points for HRC.s calls to POTUS, Greg Craig and Senator Feinstein recommending Goodwin Liu for a nomination to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals .40..44* 4404..4 +444+44 44454 Goodwin is a widely respected, first-rate legal scholar. I know this first-hand -4. - -+44.44 .44.440 A40.44.44 --0016364c716b92d97404664f2917--','GoodwinFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Thanks, Cheryl.. Goodwin met with Feinstein this evening and it sounds like it went really well.. It was definitely a very preliminary conversation, but also very good to get the opportunity for Feinstein to meet and get to know Goodwin.. Thank you and HRC again for all of your help! On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:46 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: Feinstein promised hrc to meet with him and that she would give him primary consideration. She knows he is imp to hrc and that hrc thinks he us her kind of scholar and judge. On note - if hand written, send to my home and 1 will hand to her; if electronic - same, email to me and 1 will hand to her Hi Cheryl - came back to several messages from Feinstein\'s office wanting to set up a meeting with Goodwin.* Sounds like HRC must have spoken with her.* Feinstein wants to meet Goodwin tomorrow evening. Anything we should know before the meeting? Thanks again for everything!, Also, Goodwin wants to write a thank you note to HRC.0 Where can he send it so that it gets to her? xo, Ann On Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 3:02 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: *****41404 4.44404 Thanks, Cheryl.* I\'m attaching two different sets of talking points - one for Greg Craig, stressing Goodwin\'s progressive and activist credentials - and the other for Feinstein, stressing his moderation.. We have heard that Feinstein needs assurance that Goodwin isn\'t too liberal. 414044340 444444.Thanks again for helping in this very major way., your plate and HRC\'s....so thank you, thank you, thank you! 0.400.0 44444.4, 4- 4444444 On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 5:05 PM, AnnMOLeary 4$4 444More of a liberal? I\'ll do two sets and send it back tonight. 444444. 04440454 Sent from my iPhone .44.444 .444444 On Mar 19, 2009, at 4:57 PM, \"Cheryl Mills\" Greg is an more of an ideologue What do you think about using the lead sentences in each point only--deleting the narrative Or is the problem more fundamental? Then I need a little help about what would go to the heart of greg\'s interests .44440.*AAA**. .44.44.-. 44$444?$444$44 Here is my fear about these points - they are likely to repel rather than compel greg; they will 40434.434. \'4444444+444444 Cheryl 4443444. .444444 .44+044THANK YOU.* It would be terrific if HRC could make these calls.. If possible, it would be great if she could also call Feinstein because we are hoping Feinstein will not just bless, but affirmatively support Goodwin\'s nomination. 4444.44 .44444. .04340440+44444 I\'m pasting the talking points below and attaching them in Word.. I\'m also attaching Goodwin\'s bio/resume if you need it. 044.04. 444444444544444 I can\'t thank you enough!! 44434.44> 44.4444 4****44 4,44>A4,44-Ann *****4?4, 4444444> 44444444444444Key talking points for HRC.s calls to POTUS, Greg Craig and Senator Feinstein recommending Goodwin Liu for a nomination to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals .40..44* 4404..4 +444+44 44454 Goodwin is a widely respected, first-rate legal scholar. I know this first-hand -4. - -\"+44.44 .4;4.440 A40.44.44 --0016364c716b92d97404664f2917--'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Gregory_B._Craig',3,1,'2352 - C05763231.txt','White House Counsel\'s Job at StakeFYI WSJ White House Counsel\'s Job at Stake By BY EVAN PEREZ WASHINGTON Obama administration officials are holding discussions that could result in White House counsel Gregory Craig leaving his post, following a rocky tenure, people familiar with the matter said. Mr. Craig, the top lawyer at the White House and a close aide to President Barack Obama, has helped lead the administration\'s efforts on several national-security issues that once enjoyed popularity but have since become become political liabilities for Mr. Obama. View Full Image President Barack Obama meets with White House counsel Gregory Craig, right, in the Oval Office in June. These include the closure of the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the release of Bush administration-era national-security documents, and efforts to find legal ways to indefinitely hold some detainees who can\'t be put on trial. The decision to close the Guantanamo facility became a political problem for Mr. Obama when concerns arose that some of the detainees would be released into the U.S. and the public soured on the move. Mr. Craig didn\'t respond to questions about his job as White House counsel for this article. The people familiar with the matter said a final decision hasn\'t been made. In a statement, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina said: We\'ve addressed these rumors before. They are nothing more than typical Washington parlor games. It\'s disappointing that while we are focused on','White House Counsel\'s Job at StakeFYI WSJ White House Counsel\'s Job at Stake By BY EVAN PEREZ WASHINGTON Obama administration officials are holding discussions that could result in White House counsel Gregory Craig leaving his post, following a rocky tenure, people familiar with the matter said. Mr. Craig, the top lawyer at the White House and a close aide to President Barack Obama, has helped lead the administration\'s efforts on several national-security issues that once enjoyed popularity but have since become become political liabilities for Mr. Obama. View Full Image President Barack Obama meets with White House counsel Gregory Craig, right, in the Oval Office in June. These include the closure of the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the release of Bush administration-era national-security documents, and efforts to find legal ways to indefinitely hold some detainees who can\'t be put on trial. The decision to close the Guantanamo facility became a political problem for Mr. Obama when concerns arose that some of the detainees would be released into the U.S. and the public soured on the move. Mr. Craig didn\'t respond to questions about his job as White House counsel for this article. The people familiar with the matter said a final decision hasn\'t been made. In a statement, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina said: \"We\'ve addressed these rumors before. They are nothing more than typical Washington parlor games. It\'s disappointing that while we are focused on'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Greta_Van_Susteren',3,1,'250 - C05739855.txt','PIN: FOX from Caitlin FOX from CaitlinFYSA Prom: Laszczych, Joanne VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, I have never seen Secretary Clinton back down from a fight. And I have never seen her back down. And / believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and she will testify the middle of January.','PIN: FOX from Caitlin FOX from CaitlinFYSA Prom: Laszczych, Joanne VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, I have never seen Secretary Clinton back down from a fight. And I have never seen her back down. And / believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and she will testify the middle of January.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Greta_Van_Susteren',3,1,'251 - C05739856.txt','FOX from CaitlinFYSA VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, I have never seen Secretary Clinton ,back down from a fight. And I have never seen her back down. And I believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and She will testify the middle of January.','FOX from CaitlinFYSA VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, I have never seen Secretary Clinton ,back down from a fight. And I have never seen her back down. And I believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and She will testify the middle of January.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Greta_Van_Susteren',3,1,'253 - C05739858.txt','FOX from CaitlinFYSA VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, ,I have never seen Secretary Clinton back down from a fight And I have never seen her back down. And I believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and she will testify the middle of 3anuary.','FOX from CaitlinFYSA VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, ,I have never seen Secretary Clinton back down from a fight And I have never seen her back down. And I believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and she will testify the middle of 3anuary.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Group_of_Eight_(G8)',5,1,'162 - C05739752.txt','tick tock on libya tidc todc on libyaHere is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish, let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14 ? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with TNC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NA TO civilian protection mission.','tick tock on libya tidc todc on libyaHere is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish, let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14 ? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with TNC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NA TO civilian protection mission.'),(12.429216196844383,6.214608098422191,2500,'Group_of_Eight_(G8)',5,2,'1893 - C05762382.txt','Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Berlusconi in press availability, 6/15/09As I said before, Prime Minister Berlusconi\'s assistance on our efforts to close Guantanamo is very important to us. I have to say, by the way, that Bermuda has done us a great service, as well, on that front, and I\'m grateful to them. THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release 15, 2009 June REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRIME MINISTER BERLUSCONI OF ITALY IN PRESS AVAILABILITY Oval Office 5:48 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening, everybody. Buona sera. I want to welcome Prime Minister Berlusconi here. He has proved to be a great friend of the United States. And he and I got to know each other at the G20 summit. We are now in the process of planning the G8 summit that Italy will be hosting. We emphasized the strong, historic ties between the United States and Italy. Our bilateral relationship has been marked by cooperation across the board. And I am extremely grateful for his friendship. 129','Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Berlusconi in press availability, 6/15/09\"As I said before, Prime Minister Berlusconi\'s assistance on our efforts to close Guantanamo is very important to us. I have to say, by the way, that Bermuda has done us a great service, as well, on that front, and I\'m grateful to them.\" THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release 15, 2009 June REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRIME MINISTER BERLUSCONI OF ITALY IN PRESS AVAILABILITY Oval Office 5:48 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening, everybody. Buona sera. I want to welcome Prime Minister Berlusconi here. He has proved to be a great friend of the United States. And he and I got to know each other at the G20 summit. We are now in the process of planning the G8 summit that Italy will be hosting. We emphasized the strong, historic ties between the United States and Italy. Our bilateral relationship has been marked by cooperation across the board. And I am extremely grateful for his friendship. 129'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Group_of_Eight_(G8)',5,1,'2105 - C05762768.txt','Congratulations!Dear Nora, Please pass along the following message to Cheryl. Thanks, Jeff Sachs Dear Cheryl, Congratulations on the launch of the $20b G8 initiative. This will stand as a historic success of President Obama and Secretary Clinton. Please do convey my personal congratulations and gratitude to Secretary Clinton if you have a moment to do so. I know what a key role you personally played in bringing this to fruition. I would like to suggest one overarching strategy for success. Please do push hard on the donors (USAID included!) to pool the donor resources into one, at most two, multilateral funding streams. Certainly the World Bank should be the main spigot, and IFAD possibly a second. By pooling the resources, we\'ll cut down BY YEARS on the delays, donor negotiations, further talk, report writing, expert trips, etc., etc., which are now the biggest single threat to success of the initiative. I look forward to a few minutes by phone or in person to offer some tips coming from long years of experience in this sphere. This can be a real historic path-breaker, if it\'s not swallowed in the agencies! Warm regards and kudos! Jeff Sachs 1 AO','Congratulations!Dear Nora, Please pass along the following message to Cheryl. Thanks, Jeff Sachs Dear Cheryl, Congratulations on the launch of the $20b G8 initiative. This will stand as a historic success of President Obama and Secretary Clinton. Please do convey my personal congratulations and gratitude to Secretary Clinton if you have a moment to do so. I know what a key role you personally played in bringing this to fruition. I would like to suggest one overarching strategy for success. Please do push hard on the donors (USAID included!) to pool the donor resources into one, at most two, multilateral funding streams. Certainly the World Bank should be the main spigot, and IFAD possibly a second. By pooling the resources, we\'ll cut down BY YEARS on the delays, donor negotiations, further talk, report writing, expert trips, etc., etc., which are now the biggest single threat to success of the initiative. I look forward to a few minutes by phone or in person to offer some tips coming from long years of experience in this sphere. This can be a real historic path-breaker, if it\'s not swallowed in the agencies! Warm regards and kudos! Jeff Sachs 1 AO'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Group_of_Eight_(G8)',5,1,'268 - C05739876.txt','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and all necessary measures - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and \"all necessary measures\" - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Group_of_Eight_(G8)',5,1,'2962 - C05764780.txt','Reuters: Obama set to unveil plan on global food securityFYI-- Obama set to unveil plan on global food security Christopher Doering, Reuters Date: 9/22/09 (c) 2009 Reuters The Obama administration will unveil its long-awaited global food security plan during the next few days with the United States expected to focus on helping farmers in poor countries feed themselves through better productivity, research and infrastructure. Leaders of the G8 countries pledged $20 billion in July to impoverished farmers to tackle chronic hunger. Instead of counting on food donations,','Reuters: Obama set to unveil plan on global food securityFYI-- Obama set to unveil plan on global food security Christopher Doering, Reuters Date: 9/22/09 (c) 2009 Reuters The Obama administration will unveil its long-awaited global food security plan during the next few days with the United States expected to focus on helping farmers in poor countries feed themselves through better productivity, research and infrastructure. Leaders of the G8 countries pledged $20 billion in July to impoverished farmers to tackle chronic hunger. Instead of counting on food donations,'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Group_races',1,1,'3731 - C05766634.txt','Call from Sam LewisI would like to keep this close hold please: Former Panamanian VP/FM Sam Lewis just called to say he and former President Torrijos have been talking informally to Presidents Colom, Funes and Ortega. He said all three are concerned about finding a way forward in Honduras and that they realize elections must be part of the picture. They think the president-elect of Honduras will have a chance to pursue national reconciliation, including a unity government. They also said the region needs better mechanisms to head off coups and wondered about amending the IADC. I told Sam about our step by step package approach and the vital role of elections in that package. Keep an eye out for our statement today, I added. We have always believed in changing the Honduran dynamic one move at a time -- he agreed. I noted that many Hondurans have talked of an eventual national dialogue to address social inclusion. Sam said Pathways could be a great vehicle for Honduras in that regard, and I said we were already looking at the Honduran chairmanship of Pathways Working Group One as an opportune way forward. In the short run, I said, it would be important for Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua to avoid negative statements about the elections and to say positive things after Monday if the vote goes smoothly. Sam agreed to pass that message and said he would stay in touch. ck','Call from Sam LewisI would like to keep this close hold please: Former Panamanian VP/FM Sam Lewis just called to say he and former President Torrijos have been talking informally to Presidents Colom, Funes and Ortega. He said all three are concerned about finding a way forward in Honduras and that they realize elections must be part of the picture. They think the president-elect of Honduras will have a chance to pursue national reconciliation, including a unity government. They also said the region needs better mechanisms to head off coups and wondered about amending the IADC. I told Sam about our step by step package approach and the vital role of elections in that package. Keep an eye out for our statement today, I added. We have always believed in changing the Honduran dynamic one move at a time -- he agreed. I noted that many Hondurans have talked of an eventual national dialogue to address social inclusion. Sam said Pathways could be a great vehicle for Honduras in that regard, and I said we were already looking at the Honduran chairmanship of Pathways Working Group One as an opportune way forward. In the short run, I said, it would be important for Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua to avoid negative statements about the elections and to say positive things after Monday if the vote goes smoothly. Sam agreed to pass that message and said he would stay in touch. ck'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'GTIP',1,1,'1586 - C05761416.txt','Followupshot him email that we need to talk -- but the Amb wanted to give me readout from his meeting with GTIP before raising it further. Did you pass on to Jim S the concern about the TIPS report re UAE?','Followupshot him email that we need to talk -- but the Amb wanted to give me readout from his meeting with GTIP before raising it further. Did you pass on to Jim S the concern about the TIPS report re UAE?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Guam',1,1,'2468 - C05763802.txt','Palau offended by US positionsI\'ll call him this week. I think we have this largely sorted. Jeff and I go back to Puerto Rico and Guam in the primaries. Thx for sending. I\'ve forwarded to Jake Sullivan in my office to follow up. Below is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self- sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. . Jeff ? 268','Palau offended by US positionsI\'ll call him this week. I think we have this largely sorted. Jeff and I go back to Puerto Rico and Guam in the primaries. Thx for sending. I\'ve forwarded to Jake Sullivan in my office to follow up. Below is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self- sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. . Jeff ? 268'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Guantanamo_Bay_detention_camp',4,1,'1892 - C05762380.txt','Can you talk?calling you now I have a time sensitive matter to discuss re Guantanamo detainees and Bermuda.','Can you talk?calling you now I have a time sensitive matter to discuss re Guantanamo detainees and Bermuda.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Guantanamo_Bay_detention_camp',4,1,'1920 - C05762452.txt','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings; as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.'),(19.313254949209202,6.437751649736401,2500,'Guantanamo_Bay_detention_camp',4,3,'2352 - C05763231.txt','White House Counsel\'s Job at StakeFYI WSJ White House Counsel\'s Job at Stake By BY EVAN PEREZ WASHINGTON Obama administration officials are holding discussions that could result in White House counsel Gregory Craig leaving his post, following a rocky tenure, people familiar with the matter said. Mr. Craig, the top lawyer at the White House and a close aide to President Barack Obama, has helped lead the administration\'s efforts on several national-security issues that once enjoyed popularity but have since become become political liabilities for Mr. Obama. View Full Image President Barack Obama meets with White House counsel Gregory Craig, right, in the Oval Office in June. These include the closure of the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the release of Bush administration-era national-security documents, and efforts to find legal ways to indefinitely hold some detainees who can\'t be put on trial. The decision to close the Guantanamo facility became a political problem for Mr. Obama when concerns arose that some of the detainees would be released into the U.S. and the public soured on the move. Mr. Craig didn\'t respond to questions about his job as White House counsel for this article. The people familiar with the matter said a final decision hasn\'t been made. In a statement, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina said: We\'ve addressed these rumors before. They are nothing more than typical Washington parlor games. It\'s disappointing that while we are focused on','White House Counsel\'s Job at StakeFYI WSJ White House Counsel\'s Job at Stake By BY EVAN PEREZ WASHINGTON Obama administration officials are holding discussions that could result in White House counsel Gregory Craig leaving his post, following a rocky tenure, people familiar with the matter said. Mr. Craig, the top lawyer at the White House and a close aide to President Barack Obama, has helped lead the administration\'s efforts on several national-security issues that once enjoyed popularity but have since become become political liabilities for Mr. Obama. View Full Image President Barack Obama meets with White House counsel Gregory Craig, right, in the Oval Office in June. These include the closure of the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the release of Bush administration-era national-security documents, and efforts to find legal ways to indefinitely hold some detainees who can\'t be put on trial. The decision to close the Guantanamo facility became a political problem for Mr. Obama when concerns arose that some of the detainees would be released into the U.S. and the public soured on the move. Mr. Craig didn\'t respond to questions about his job as White House counsel for this article. The people familiar with the matter said a final decision hasn\'t been made. In a statement, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina said: \"We\'ve addressed these rumors before. They are nothing more than typical Washington parlor games. It\'s disappointing that while we are focused on'),(12.875503299472802,6.437751649736401,2500,'Guantanamo_Bay_detention_camp',4,2,'3573 - C05766276.txt','Wash. Post. today re Palau & UighursJake, Want to make sure you saw the front page story below. It\'s really about the tragedy of brothers wrongfully detained at Guantanamo but it makes clear that Palau is doing the U.S. a great service and has been more courageous in this regard than most of the world (although Palau is in many ways more vulnerable to China): The Secretary complimenting Pres. Toribiong re this was a good move right after Alcy upset the Palauans (as you feared) in a meeting I will give you a confidential report on separately. Jeff 2 Brothers\' Grim Tale Of Loyalty And Limbo To Leave Guantanamo Means Abandoning Family By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, September 28, 2009 Bahtiyar Mahnut, a detainee at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, learned a few weeks ago that the Pacific island nation of Palau had invited him to settle there. It should have been cause for celebration, especially for a man who desperately wants to be free. But, to the surprise of his attorneys, Bahtiyar has turned down the offer. He wishes to remain a prisoner, they say, so he can look after his older brother, a fellow detainee. The brothers\' saga, as related by their attorneys and military records, could transpire only in the context of Guantanamo Bay and comes at a critical juncture for the Obama administration, which is struggling to meet a Jan. 22 deadline to shutter the 223-detainee prison. Their circumstances also highlight the diplomatic difficulties facing the U.S. government as it tries to find places to send prisoners not destined for terrorism trials in the United States. The brothers are Uighurs, residents of China who are considered separatists by Beijing but are not enemies of the United States. The brothers were picked up separately in Afghanistan and Pakistan soon after the United States launched attacks against al-Qaeda and the Taliban in retaliation for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Since at least 2003, the U.S. government has tried to find homes for the brothers and 20 other captured Uighurs. Five went to Albania in 2006 four were sent to Bermuda in June. At one point, U.S. officials were considering the possibility of resettling Uighurs in the D.C. region, but that plan was scuttled under political pressure. Most countries have been reluctant to accept Uighurs and risk angering China. In recent weeks, however, Palau has agreed to accept 12 of the 13 remaining Uighurs, according to the Justice Department. The only detainee not invited by Palau was Bahtiyar\'s older brother, Arkin Mahmud, 45, who has developed mental health problems that are apparently too serious to be treated in the sparsely populated country, said his attorney, Elizabeth Gilson. To make matters worse, according to Gilson and military records, Arkin is a prisoner only because he went searching for Bahtiyar after the younger brother left their homeland eight years ago.','Wash. Post. today re Palau & UighursJake, Want to make sure you saw the front page story below. It\'s really about the tragedy of brothers wrongfully detained at Guantanamo but it makes clear that Palau is doing the U.S. a great service and has been more courageous in this regard than most of the world (although Palau is in many ways more vulnerable to China): The Secretary complimenting Pres. Toribiong re this was a good move right after Alcy upset the Palauans (as you feared) in a meeting I will give you a confidential report on separately. Jeff 2 Brothers\' Grim Tale Of Loyalty And Limbo To Leave Guantanamo Means Abandoning Family By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, September 28, 2009 Bahtiyar Mahnut, a detainee at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, learned a few weeks ago that the Pacific island nation of Palau had invited him to settle there. It should have been cause for celebration, especially for a man who desperately wants to be free. But, to the surprise of his attorneys, Bahtiyar has turned down the offer. He wishes to remain a prisoner, they say, so he can look after his older brother, a fellow detainee. The brothers\' saga, as related by their attorneys and military records, could transpire only in the context of Guantanamo Bay and comes at a critical juncture for the Obama administration, which is struggling to meet a Jan. 22 deadline to shutter the 223-detainee prison. Their circumstances also highlight the diplomatic difficulties facing the U.S. government as it tries to find places to send prisoners not destined for terrorism trials in the United States. The brothers are Uighurs, residents of China who are considered separatists by Beijing but are not enemies of the United States. The brothers were picked up separately in Afghanistan and Pakistan soon after the United States launched attacks against al-Qaeda and the Taliban in retaliation for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Since at least 2003, the U.S. government has tried to find homes for the brothers and 20 other captured Uighurs. Five went to Albania in 2006; four were sent to Bermuda in June. At one point, U.S. officials were considering the possibility of resettling Uighurs in the D.C. region, but that plan was scuttled under political pressure. Most countries have been reluctant to accept Uighurs and risk angering China. In recent weeks, however, Palau has agreed to accept 12 of the 13 remaining Uighurs, according to the Justice Department. The only detainee not invited by Palau was Bahtiyar\'s older brother, Arkin Mahmud, 45, who has developed mental health problems that are apparently too serious to be treated in the sparsely populated country, said his attorney, Elizabeth Gilson. To make matters worse, according to Gilson and military records, Arkin is a prisoner only because he went searching for Bahtiyar after the younger brother left their homeland eight years ago.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Guardian_Council',1,1,'1902 - C05762421.txt','fYiFYI, Gary Sick\'s latest analysis on Iran below (posted on his blog). Sick has independent sources and is very well informed. June 17, 2009 Is this another Iranian revolution? To someone who has watched and studied the Iranian revolution of 1979 with fascination, developments in Iran today have an eerie reminiscence. Then there were massive protests that filled the streets, often marching in dignified but ominous silence there was bloodshed as nervous security men with guns faced determined but unarmed crowds there were sullen mourning parades20there were catchy chants and ritual calls of Down with the shah! at night the rooftops rang with shouts of allahu akbar. You need only change shah to dictator, and you have a description of what is happening in Iran today. But there is one very big difference. Thirty years ago, Iran had a charismatic cleric named Ayatollah Khomeini who had a refined sense of strategy and a willingness to risk everything for the cause he represented. On the other side was Mohammed Reza Shah, who had been on the throne for some 37 years and who commanded one of the most powerful military and security regimes in the world. On the surface it appeared to be an uneven battle ? guns against turbans ? but the ruler with the guns wavered and the turbans grew in size and confidence until the old order collapsed. Today the nominal leader of the opposition forces is a reformed radical, Mir Hossein Mousavi, who is notably lacking in personal charisma. On the other side is the constitutional Leader, Ayatollah IChamene\' i, who is widely perceived as a cautious political animal with limited qualifications for his religious post and who compensates for his own lack of charisma by manipulation of the political system and the institutions most loyal to him ? particularly the politically minded clergy and the powerful security forces, including the Revolutionary Guards. Neither of these men seems to be fully in control of their own forces, let alone the situation. The fraudulent election defeat of Mousavi was a triggering event, but the energy behind these unprecedented demonstrations is due more to the sense of outrage and betrayal at the gross manipulation of numbers by the regime than it is about any undying devotion to Mousavi. Yesterday Mousavi ordered that people stay home in face of a conflicting pro-regime demonstration. They marched anyway (and the daughter of former president Rafsanjani joined them and urged them on). Mousavi then ordered everyone to march the following day (which they were probably going to do with or without his orders). IChamene\'i announced the divine assessment of the election outcome ? even before it would probably have been physically possible to count the more than 40 million ballots. Then, in the face of mass protests, he ordered an investigation of the results by the Guardian Council? the same organization that was responsible for managing the election in the first place. No one believed him in either case, and no one expected anything of importance from the Guardian Council. Khamene\'i has ordered peace and reconciliation. No one paid any attention. I deliberately did not mention president-elect Ahmadinejad. After celebrating his victory, he went off to a largely symbolic meeting in Moscow. He seems to be out of the decision loop and more of a passive player than a major actor in these events. So who is calling the shots? Mousavi seems to be running along after the crowd, not leading it. But that is probably all that is required to keep the protest in motion.','fYiFYI, Gary Sick\'s latest analysis on Iran below (posted on his blog). Sick has independent sources and is very well informed. June 17, 2009 Is this another Iranian revolution? To someone who has watched and studied the Iranian revolution of 1979 with fascination, developments in Iran today have an eerie reminiscence. Then there were massive protests that filled the streets, often marching in dignified but ominous silence; there was bloodshed as nervous security men with guns faced determined but unarmed crowds; there were sullen mourning parades;20there were catchy chants and ritual calls of \"Down with the shah!\"; at night the rooftops rang with shouts of allahu akbar. You need only change \"shah\" to \"dictator,\" and you have a description of what is happening in Iran today. But there is one very big difference. Thirty years ago, Iran had a charismatic cleric named Ayatollah Khomeini who had a refined sense of strategy and a willingness to risk everything for the cause he represented. On the other side was Mohammed Reza Shah, who had been on the throne for some 37 years and who commanded one of the most powerful military and security regimes in the world. On the surface it appeared to be an uneven battle ? guns against turbans ? but the ruler with the guns wavered and the turbans grew in size and confidence until the old order collapsed. Today the nominal leader of the opposition forces is a reformed radical, Mir Hossein Mousavi, who is notably lacking in personal charisma. On the other side is the constitutional Leader, Ayatollah IChamene\' i, who is widely perceived as a cautious political animal with limited qualifications for his religious post and who compensates for his own lack of charisma by manipulation of the political system and the institutions most loyal to him ? particularly the politically minded clergy and the powerful security forces, including the Revolutionary Guards. Neither of these men seems to be fully in control of their own forces, let alone the situation. The fraudulent election defeat of Mousavi was a triggering event, but the energy behind these unprecedented demonstrations is due more to the sense of outrage and betrayal at the gross manipulation of numbers by the regime than it is about any undying devotion to Mousavi. Yesterday Mousavi ordered that people stay home in face of a conflicting pro-regime demonstration. They marched anyway (and the daughter of former president Rafsanjani joined them and urged them on). Mousavi then \"ordered\" everyone to march the following day (which they were probably going to do with or without his orders). IChamene\'i announced the \"divine assessment\" of the election outcome ? even before it would probably have been physically possible to count the more than 40 million ballots. Then, in the face of mass protests, he ordered an investigation of the results by the Guardian Council? the same organization that was responsible for managing the election in the first place. No one believed him in either case, and no one expected anything of importance from the Guardian Council. Khamene\'i has ordered peace and reconciliation. No one paid any attention. I deliberately did not mention president-elect Ahmadinejad. After celebrating his \"victory,\" he went off to a largely symbolic meeting in Moscow. He seems to be out of the decision loop and more of a passive player than a major actor in these events. So who is calling the shots? Mousavi seems to be running along after the crowd, not leading it. But that is probably all that is required to keep the protest in motion.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Guatemala',3,1,'1218 - C05760526.txt','Speechsullivanij@state.gov B6 Thanks for all your hard work on this difficult speech to get it as right as possible. Here are a few comments and questions: We need to work in reference and quotes from POTUS Nobel speech near the top. I haven\'t read it yet so not sure what\'s most appriopriate. Since the speech alluded to some of the same ground, should we be explicit in asserting that this speech further clarifies/expands/explains what this Admin means by human rights? The points about us not being perfect and the existence of evil in the POTUS speech should be woven in more here too. For example, in discussion on p.7 about Japanese internment, etc. In the section about supporting individual defenders, should mention that we did that thru State Dept ceremony honoring brave women and applaud others like Vital Voices and RFK memorial who do same. Tell story about how I was asked to mention the name of a Guatemala activist in my sppech to the parliament there because the attention might literally save her life. Look forward to further discussion later today.','Speechsullivanij@state.gov B6 Thanks for all your hard work on this difficult speech to get it as right as possible. Here are a few comments and questions: We need to work in reference and quotes from POTUS Nobel speech near the top. I haven\'t read it yet so not sure what\'s most appriopriate. Since the speech alluded to some of the same ground, should we be explicit in asserting that this speech further clarifies/expands/explains what this Admin means by human rights? The points about us not being perfect and the existence of evil in the POTUS speech should be woven in more here too. For example, in discussion on p.7 about Japanese internment, etc. In the section about supporting individual defenders, should mention that we did that thru State Dept ceremony honoring brave women and applaud others like Vital Voices and RFK memorial who do same. Tell story about how I was asked to mention the name of a Guatemala activist in my sppech to the parliament there because the attention might literally save her life. Look forward to further discussion later today.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Guatemala',3,1,'2974 - C05764804.txt','Regime Plan to Break-in to Brazilian EmbassyThis relates to a conversation I had with S. So far we seem to be ok regarding the Brazilian mission in Tegucigalpa. Tom/Dan/Craig: Regime DFM Marta Lorena Alvarado denied a few minutes on TV that the regime had any intention to entering the Brazilian Embassy to arrest Z. She accused Z supporters of spreading the rumors to create a climate of tension and uncertainly. This tracks with all of the information that we have been picking up from the HOAF, Supreme Court and the Attorney General\'s office. We\'ve made clear in all of our conversations with regime contacts they would face grave consequences if they violate the diplomatic sanctity of the Brazilian Embassy. I hate to agree with the regime, but on this one they may be right. The calls from regime contacts appear synchronized and are coming out of Managua, Guatemala, here in Tegucigalpa, as well as NYC. However, to be sure, we\'ve made a second round of calls. Both the Minister of Security and the Attorney General have again told us that the regime has no/no intention of entering the Brazilian Embassy. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268','Regime Plan to Break-in to Brazilian EmbassyThis relates to a conversation I had with S. So far we seem to be ok regarding the Brazilian mission in Tegucigalpa. Tom/Dan/Craig: Regime DFM Marta Lorena Alvarado denied a few minutes on TV that the regime had any intention to entering the Brazilian Embassy to arrest Z. She accused Z supporters of spreading the rumors to create a climate of tension and uncertainly. This tracks with all of the information that we have been picking up from the HOAF, Supreme Court and the Attorney General\'s office. We\'ve made clear in all of our conversations with regime contacts they would face \"grave consequences\" if they violate the diplomatic sanctity of the Brazilian Embassy. I hate to agree with the regime, but on this one they may be right. The calls from regime contacts appear synchronized and are coming out of Managua, Guatemala, here in Tegucigalpa, as well as NYC. However, to be sure, we\'ve made a second round of calls. Both the Minister of Security and the Attorney General have again told us that the regime has no/no intention of entering the Brazilian Embassy. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Guatemala',3,1,'3731 - C05766634.txt','Call from Sam LewisI would like to keep this close hold please: Former Panamanian VP/FM Sam Lewis just called to say he and former President Torrijos have been talking informally to Presidents Colom, Funes and Ortega. He said all three are concerned about finding a way forward in Honduras and that they realize elections must be part of the picture. They think the president-elect of Honduras will have a chance to pursue national reconciliation, including a unity government. They also said the region needs better mechanisms to head off coups and wondered about amending the IADC. I told Sam about our step by step package approach and the vital role of elections in that package. Keep an eye out for our statement today, I added. We have always believed in changing the Honduran dynamic one move at a time -- he agreed. I noted that many Hondurans have talked of an eventual national dialogue to address social inclusion. Sam said Pathways could be a great vehicle for Honduras in that regard, and I said we were already looking at the Honduran chairmanship of Pathways Working Group One as an opportune way forward. In the short run, I said, it would be important for Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua to avoid negative statements about the elections and to say positive things after Monday if the vote goes smoothly. Sam agreed to pass that message and said he would stay in touch. ck','Call from Sam LewisI would like to keep this close hold please: Former Panamanian VP/FM Sam Lewis just called to say he and former President Torrijos have been talking informally to Presidents Colom, Funes and Ortega. He said all three are concerned about finding a way forward in Honduras and that they realize elections must be part of the picture. They think the president-elect of Honduras will have a chance to pursue national reconciliation, including a unity government. They also said the region needs better mechanisms to head off coups and wondered about amending the IADC. I told Sam about our step by step package approach and the vital role of elections in that package. Keep an eye out for our statement today, I added. We have always believed in changing the Honduran dynamic one move at a time -- he agreed. I noted that many Hondurans have talked of an eventual national dialogue to address social inclusion. Sam said Pathways could be a great vehicle for Honduras in that regard, and I said we were already looking at the Honduran chairmanship of Pathways Working Group One as an opportune way forward. In the short run, I said, it would be important for Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua to avoid negative statements about the elections and to say positive things after Monday if the vote goes smoothly. Sam agreed to pass that message and said he would stay in touch. ck'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Guaymuras_dialogue_–_Tegucigalpa/San_José_accord',4,1,'1178 - C05760464.txt','Honduras statementI would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team or000ses to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.','Honduras statementI would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team or000ses to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Guaymuras_dialogue_–_Tegucigalpa/San_José_accord',4,1,'1240 - C05760552.txt','Honduras electionsOk The team proposes to put out the following statement in Ian\'s name tonight. We are weighing a recommendation to put out a statement in your name tomorrow. We commend the Honduran people for having exercised peacefully their democratic, sovereign and inalienable right to select their leaders. The apparently large and enthusiastic turnout shows that given the opportunity to express themselves, the Honduran people have viewed the election as an important part of the solution to the political crisis in their country. We look forward to continuing to work with all Hondurans and encourage others in the Americas to follow the lead of the Honduran people in helping advance national reconciliation and the implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord. Significant work remains to be done to restore democratic and constitutional order in Honduras, but today the Honduran people took a necessary and important step forward.','Honduras electionsOk The team proposes to put out the following statement in Ian\'s name tonight. We are weighing a recommendation to put out a statement in your name tomorrow. We commend the Honduran people for having exercised peacefully their democratic, sovereign and inalienable right to select their leaders. The apparently large and enthusiastic turnout shows that given the opportunity to express themselves, the Honduran people have viewed the election as an important part of the solution to the political crisis in their country. We look forward to continuing to work with all Hondurans and encourage others in the Americas to follow the lead of the Honduran people in helping advance national reconciliation and the implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord. Significant work remains to be done to restore democratic and constitutional order in Honduras, but today the Honduran people took a necessary and important step forward.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Guaymuras_dialogue_–_Tegucigalpa/San_José_accord',4,1,'3652 - C05766480.txt','Honduras statementThe team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.','Honduras statementThe team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Guaymuras_dialogue_–_Tegucigalpa/San_José_accord',4,1,'3654 - C05766484.txt','Honduras statementOf course! I would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for','Honduras statementOf course! I would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Guerrilla_warfare',3,1,'1413 - C05761120.txt','Fyi before karzai callThis news just broke. Karzai call is at noon. Challenger withdraws from race to unseat Afghan president KABUL (Reuters) ? One of the top candidates expected to bid to unseat Afghan President Karzai withdrew abruptly from the election race, dealing a blow to opposition hopes of fielding a contender with a broad enough base to win. Gul Agha Sherzai, popular governor of Nangarhar Province and a former anti-Soviet guerrilla commander, had been in talks to head up a broad opposition ticket with two vice presidential candidates that would span ethnic lines. But he told a news conference that he had met Karzai and had been persuaded not to run.','Fyi before karzai callThis news just broke. Karzai call is at noon. Challenger withdraws from race to unseat Afghan president KABUL (Reuters) ? One of the top candidates expected to bid to unseat Afghan President Karzai withdrew abruptly from the election race, dealing a blow to opposition hopes of fielding a contender with a broad enough base to win. Gul Agha Sherzai, popular governor of Nangarhar Province and a former anti-Soviet guerrilla commander, had been in talks to head up a broad opposition ticket with two vice presidential candidates that would span ethnic lines. But he told a news conference that he had met Karzai and had been persuaded not to run.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Guerrilla_warfare',3,1,'2604 - C05764107.txt','Washington Post editorial: An Open Hand That Weakens ChavezFYI I think S will like this piece about our policy in the region. We backgrounded extensively for it, but Schumacher-Matos leans this way in any case. Best, ck Editorial An Open Hand That Weakens Chavez Edward Schumacher-Matos 21 August 2009 The Washington Post A25 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is a liar and a troublemaker. Congressmen and columnists can say this, but President Obama is correct not to do so, even though his critics want a tougher U.S. policy against the Venezuelan. A testament to the success of diplomatic finesse is that Chavez and his pan-regional socialist dreams have been losing ground in Latin America since the inauguration of Obama and his appointment of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. In the past week alone, two Chavez allies have broken ranks. Ecuador and Venezuela were teamed against neighboring Colombia over a guerrilla war there. But Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa has just accepted an olive branch offered by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.','Washington Post editorial: An Open Hand That Weakens ChavezFYI I think S will like this piece about our policy in the region. We backgrounded extensively for it, but Schumacher-Matos leans this way in any case. Best, ck Editorial An Open Hand That Weakens Chavez Edward Schumacher-Matos 21 August 2009 The Washington Post A25 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is a liar and a troublemaker. Congressmen and columnists can say this, but President Obama is correct not to do so, even though his critics want a tougher U.S. policy against the Venezuelan. A testament to the success of diplomatic finesse is that Chavez and his pan-regional socialist dreams have been losing ground in Latin America since the inauguration of Obama and his appointment of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. In the past week alone, two Chavez allies have broken ranks. Ecuador and Venezuela were teamed against neighboring Colombia over a guerrilla war there. But Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa has just accepted an olive branch offered by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Guerrilla_warfare',3,1,'3567 - C05766254.txt','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Guinea',2,1,'2705 - C05764296.txt','Draft email to the Secretary on GuineaFYI Jake or Dan: Could one of you pass the following note from me to the Secretary on the Guinea-Conakry situation. We will be sending forward an info memo later this afternoon. But in view of the Secretary\'s interest, I thought this note my be useful to pass on to her at some point during the day. We are also doing some press guidance. Regards, Johnnie Madam Secretary, I know you are deeply concerned about reports of ongoing violence and attacks against women that have occurred in Guinea-Conakry. I want to let you know what actions the Africa Bureau is taking to address this crisis. I met with Guinean Foreign Minister Alexandre Cece Loua this morning at 9:00. I expressed our deep outrage at the brutal actions of Guinean security forces against protesters on September 28, which resulted in 157 deaths, hundreds more injured, and the widespread rape of women. I will separately provide you with a formal readout of the meeting. I have also sent one of my Deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, to Conakry, where he met yesterday with President Dadis Camara and expressed the same outrage. We are pressing the government to take immediate actions to stop the violence and to restore constitutional order. We have asked Dadis Camara to step aside and to seek exile in Morocco or another French-speaking country. We have also asked Guinea to invite in observers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to monitor the actions of the military and developments toward a democratic transition. In addition, we have indicated that we will seek an international investigation in order to arrest and punish the perpetrators of the violence. We have indicated that if the Government of Guinea does not act rapidly, we will pursue sanctions against government officials. In all of these actions, we are consulting with the French, whose views and actions closely mirror ours, as well as with several west African states, including Liberia and Senegal. Regards, Johnnie','Draft email to the Secretary on GuineaFYI Jake or Dan: Could one of you pass the following note from me to the Secretary on the Guinea-Conakry situation. We will be sending forward an info memo later this afternoon. But in view of the Secretary\'s interest, I thought this note my be useful to pass on to her at some point during the day. We are also doing some press guidance. Regards, Johnnie Madam Secretary, I know you are deeply concerned about reports of ongoing violence and attacks against women that have occurred in Guinea-Conakry. I want to let you know what actions the Africa Bureau is taking to address this crisis. I met with Guinean Foreign Minister Alexandre Cece Loua this morning at 9:00. I expressed our deep outrage at the brutal actions of Guinean security forces against protesters on September 28, which resulted in 157 deaths, hundreds more injured, and the widespread rape of women. I will separately provide you with a formal readout of the meeting. I have also sent one of my Deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, to Conakry, where he met yesterday with President Dadis Camara and expressed the same outrage. We are pressing the government to take immediate actions to stop the violence and to restore constitutional order. We have asked Dadis Camara to step aside and to seek exile in Morocco or another French-speaking country. We have also asked Guinea to invite in observers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to monitor the actions of the military and developments toward a democratic transition. In addition, we have indicated that we will seek an international investigation in order to arrest and punish the perpetrators of the violence. We have indicated that if the Government of Guinea does not act rapidly, we will pursue sanctions against government officials. In all of these actions, we are consulting with the French, whose views and actions closely mirror ours, as well as with several west African states, including Liberia and Senegal. Regards, Johnnie'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Guinea',2,1,'3009 - C05764868.txt','UN-Guinea updateFyi Jake, Joe, FYI, the UN Secretary General (SYG) has taken first steps towards an international commission of inquiry into the violence in Guinea with the dispatch of A /SYG Mekerios to the region. He will travel first to ECOWAS, then to Guinea as commission will need some level of cooperation from the authorities to gain access to the country. Esther','UN-Guinea updateFyi Jake, Joe, FYI, the UN Secretary General (SYG) has taken first steps towards an international commission of inquiry into the violence in Guinea with the dispatch of A /SYG Mekerios to the region. He will travel first to ECOWAS, then to Guinea as commission will need some level of cooperation from the authorities to gain access to the country. Esther'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Guinea-Bissau',6,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Guinea-Bissau',6,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Guinea-Bissau',6,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Guinea-Bissau',6,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Guinea-Bissau',6,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Guinea-Bissau',6,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Gulf_of_Aden',1,1,'1383 - C05760843.txt','Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia.Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College of Forensic Examiners I have guest lectured and taught industrial security management, homeland security, port and harbor security and critical incident response management. As elated as everyone is over the splendid outcome of the Maersk Alabama hijacking case, as I had predicted, in today\'s news, it is reported that four additional vessels were attacked and now Terrorists are holding some 60 hostages. Before anyone, does anything regarding Somalia, may I make the following comments and observations. What is going on in the Gulf of Aden is as an organized criminal enterprise for profit. There are some 250 hostages being held and they are being kept as well as they can be under the circumstances because the terrorists are expecting a payday out of this. As soon as they see any form of direct Military action in the northeast at the mouth of the Gulf of Aden, I can assure you more Americans will be abducted, and we will see another series of video beheadings under a Democratic watch. I would recommend that the Secretary encourage the United Nations to create an International Maritime Security Working Group. Since the Shipping Industry has already absorbed something like Fifty Billion Dollars regarding the various piracy incidents in 2008 alone they have the resources to contract private security/military contractors who could work onboard merchant shipping in International Waters.','Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia.Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College of Forensic Examiners; I have guest lectured and taught industrial security management, homeland security, port and harbor security and critical incident response management. As elated as everyone is over the splendid outcome of the Maersk Alabama hijacking case, as I had predicted, in today\'s news, it is reported that four additional vessels were attacked and now Terrorists are holding some 60 hostages. Before anyone, does anything regarding Somalia, may I make the following comments and observations. What is going on in the Gulf of Aden is as an organized criminal enterprise for profit. There are some 250 hostages being held and they are being kept as well as they can be under the circumstances because the terrorists are expecting a payday out of this. As soon as they see any form of direct Military action in the northeast at the mouth of the Gulf of Aden, I can assure you more Americans will be abducted, and we will see another series of video beheadings under a Democratic watch. I would recommend that the Secretary encourage the United Nations to create an International Maritime Security Working Group. Since the Shipping Industry has already absorbed something like Fifty Billion Dollars regarding the various piracy incidents in 2008 alone; they have the resources to contract private security/military contractors who could work onboard merchant shipping in International Waters.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Gulf_War',2,1,'1758 - C05761833.txt','Mary Beth Sheridan and WPFyi I talked with Mary Beth Sheridan. This is actually a pretty good story. The thrust of the piece is that there is a great deal of concern about growing Iranian influence in Latin America ? talk of investments, projects and so forth ? but so far very little has actually appeared. In other words, the Iranians are talking a good game but not delivering. It is within this context that Mary Beth picked up on the comment by the Secretary of this large embassy in Manangua that It turns out is not under construction, at least not yet. On the record, I said that the Secretary picked this up from one of her counterparts from the region during a bilateral. If it turns out that is not happening, that\'s good news. The Iranians see themselves as the big winners in the second Gulf War. They are trying to extend their influence, particularly in their own region, but elsewhere where they see possible openings. But while they are trying to buy friends and influence people around the world, the results are clearly mixed. The story will probably run Sunday. Pi 35','Mary Beth Sheridan and WPFyi I talked with Mary Beth Sheridan. This is actually a pretty good story. The thrust of the piece is that there is a great deal of concern about growing Iranian influence in Latin America ? talk of investments, projects and so forth ? but so far very little has actually appeared. In other words, the Iranians are talking a good game but not delivering. It is within this context that Mary Beth picked up on the comment by the Secretary of this large embassy in Manangua that It turns out is not under construction, at least not yet. On the record, I said that the Secretary picked this up from one of her counterparts from the region during a bilateral. If it turns out that is not happening, that\'s good news. The Iranians see themselves as the big winners in the second Gulf War. They are trying to extend their influence, particularly in their own region, but elsewhere where they see possible openings. But while they are trying to buy friends and influence people around the world, the results are clearly mixed. The story will probably run Sunday. Pi 35'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Gulf_War',2,1,'32 - C05739593.txt','Wash Post: Hillary Clinton tries to calm at i-U S sentiment as protesters storm Wash Post: Hillary Clinton tries to calm anti-U.S. sentiment as protesters storm embassy in Yemenembassy in Yemen','Wash Post: Hillary Clinton tries to calm at i-U S sentiment as protesters storm Wash Post: Hillary Clinton tries to calm anti-U.S. sentiment as protesters storm embassy in Yemenembassy in Yemen'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Gul_Agha_Sherzai',1,1,'1413 - C05761120.txt','Fyi before karzai callThis news just broke. Karzai call is at noon. Challenger withdraws from race to unseat Afghan president KABUL (Reuters) ? One of the top candidates expected to bid to unseat Afghan President Karzai withdrew abruptly from the election race, dealing a blow to opposition hopes of fielding a contender with a broad enough base to win. Gul Agha Sherzai, popular governor of Nangarhar Province and a former anti-Soviet guerrilla commander, had been in talks to head up a broad opposition ticket with two vice presidential candidates that would span ethnic lines. But he told a news conference that he had met Karzai and had been persuaded not to run.','Fyi before karzai callThis news just broke. Karzai call is at noon. Challenger withdraws from race to unseat Afghan president KABUL (Reuters) ? One of the top candidates expected to bid to unseat Afghan President Karzai withdrew abruptly from the election race, dealing a blow to opposition hopes of fielding a contender with a broad enough base to win. Gul Agha Sherzai, popular governor of Nangarhar Province and a former anti-Soviet guerrilla commander, had been in talks to head up a broad opposition ticket with two vice presidential candidates that would span ethnic lines. But he told a news conference that he had met Karzai and had been persuaded not to run.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Gunpowder',3,1,'1913 - C05762438.txt','Shanghai FollowupHope you are doing well after your surgery today. So sorry you have to deal with this. A couple items: - Tom Donohue reports that he called Inouye today and he listened, asked O\'s but did not commit - I don\'t want to get overconfident but we had a very good week on the Expo. Pepsi at $5M, Microsoft at $1M, Corning at $500K (privately). - Great mtg today at GE with about 20 corporations. 15 said they would look at it seriously. I think this has turned around. Spoke to Ginsberg, Sosnik (NBA), Mantz and they are engaged. Get well. Kris Either she or Huma does. I do not know her but I will call her. Does Lauren have her info? Pls contact Judith Barnett who has lots of ideas about partnering w business about the Middle East. Do you know her? 77','Shanghai FollowupHope you are doing well after your surgery today. So sorry you have to deal with this. A couple items: - Tom Donohue reports that he called Inouye today and he listened, asked O\'s but did not commit - I don\'t want to get overconfident but we had a very good week on the Expo. Pepsi at $5M, Microsoft at $1M, Corning at $500K (privately). - Great mtg today at GE with about 20 corporations. 15 said they would look at it seriously. I think this has turned around. Spoke to Ginsberg, Sosnik (NBA), Mantz and they are engaged. Get well. Kris Either she or Huma does. I do not know her but I will call her. Does Lauren have her info? Pls contact Judith Barnett who has lots of ideas about partnering w business about the Middle East. Do you know her? 77'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Gunpowder',3,1,'270 - C05739878.txt','Latest from HRC friendFYI From Stevens, John C Sent Monday, April 23, 2012 7:00 PM To Sullivan, Jacob) Cc Cretz, Gene A Fettman, Jeffrey Subject RE: Latest from HRC friend Jake- Interesting report. Gene is closer to the action and I defer to him on the latest Jail-ian thinking and machinations vis-a-vis the cabinet and INC. I hadn\'t heard about ENI-related corruption but wouldn\'t be surprised. On the federalism issue,. Jail is right to be concerned about eastern agitation for autonomy. A cabinet chance won\'t solve that problem, though. Nor will recruiting Belhaj and Islamist fighters to take on the Bardans. To the contrary, it would only lead to unwanted bloodshed - the large Obeid tribe still nurses a serious grudge against Belhaj and his ilk for the Islamists\' presumed role in killing their beloved Gen. Yunis last July and would probably put up a fierce fight. The cabinet and INC need to have a serious discussion with the Bargans - if they aren\'t already doing so - about how power and resources are to be distributed in the new Libya. The Libyans held similarly heated debates on this very topic in the early1950s as they held their first parliamentary elections and drafted their constitution (there were actually violent skirmishes in connection with those elections, and Washington delayed the arrival of the first US ambassador until after things had calmed down). Hopefully the current leadership can negotiate these issues peaceably in the corning months. Of course, we and the UN and our other partners should encourage them to do so. - Chris SBU','Latest from HRC friendFYI From Stevens, John C Sent; Monday, April 23, 2012 7:00 PM To; Sullivan, Jacob) Cc Cretz, Gene A; Fettman, Jeffrey Subject RE: Latest from HRC friend Jake- Interesting report. Gene is closer to the action and I defer to him on the latest Jail-ian thinking and machinations vis-a-vis the cabinet and INC. I hadn\'t heard about ENI-related corruption but wouldn\'t be surprised. On the federalism issue,. Jail is right to be concerned about eastern agitation for autonomy. A cabinet chance won\'t solve that problem, though. Nor will recruiting Belhaj and Islamist fighters to take on the Bardans. To the contrary, it would only lead to unwanted bloodshed - the large Obeid tribe still nurses a serious grudge against Belhaj and his ilk for the Islamists\' presumed role in killing their beloved Gen. Yunis last July and would probably put up a fierce fight. The cabinet and INC need to have a serious discussion with the Bargans - if they aren\'t already doing so - about how power and resources are to be distributed in the new Libya. The Libyans held similarly heated debates on this very topic in the early1950s as they held their first parliamentary elections and drafted their constitution (there were actually violent skirmishes in connection with those elections, and Washington delayed the arrival of the first US ambassador until after things had calmed down). Hopefully the current leadership can negotiate these issues peaceably in the corning months. Of course, we and the UN and our other partners should encourage them to do so. - Chris SBU'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Gunpowder',3,1,'3692 - C05766559.txt','Notes for S on Landler ChatMark Landler spoke to Jose Villarreal (the Commissioner General), Elizabeth and me in the last two days. Mark seems to be going down the same road with all three of us. At first he knew very little about the actual Expo but now he seems focused on the Secretary\'s role in bringing the USA Pavilion back to life. We all agreed that he seems to be writing a favorable story. He specifically wanted to know about her role and whether her political background helped her get there ( as opposed to a more traditional foreign affairs career Secretary). We thought that her political side helped her immediately recognize that she had a real problem with the Chinese that needed to be fixed immediately. As a problem-solving politico, she immediately went to work to fix it. He also wanted to know if she used the WJC/HRC rolodex to raise money. We said no and noted that all of the money is being raised in the business community and not by individuals. She did not go to her political fund- raising base. We did not mention it but it is interesting that many of the early big sponsors were NY based companies like GE (1 ?), Pepsi ( ), Corning, Cummins, Deloitte, NYSE, and Pfizer. He asked if S made individual calls to CEO\'s and we noted (as recd by L), the only general asks were done on conference calls or in large groups. We also noted that she never really asked for sponsorships, instead she stressed the importance of getting a formidable USA presence at the Shanghai Expo that is so important to the Chinese and will attract 70 million people. This could be the largest event in human history and will go from May 1 to October 31, 2010. Talking Points When S arrived at State, the USA and Andorra were the only two countries that did not sign a participation agreement with the Chinese. We had less than $250,000 in the bank. In just ten months, S assigned the Global Partnership Initiative office to lead the project, sent a signal to the State Department bureaucracy that this was a priority and that we would participate, named a Commissioner General, signed the participation agreement, asked Secretary Locke to break ground, raised $54.3 M to build and operate it, and visited the actual construction site in November. The Pavilion is on target to be opened in mid-April.','Notes for S on Landler ChatMark Landler spoke to Jose Villarreal (the Commissioner General), Elizabeth and me in the last two days. Mark seems to be going down the same road with all three of us. At first he knew very little about the actual Expo but now he seems focused on the Secretary\'s role in bringing the USA Pavilion back to life. We all agreed that he seems to be writing a favorable story. He specifically wanted to know about her role and whether her \"political\" background helped her get there ( as opposed to a more traditional foreign affairs \"career\" Secretary). We thought that her political side helped her immediately recognize that she had a real problem with the Chinese that needed to be fixed immediately. As a problem-solving politico, she immediately went to work to fix it. He also wanted to know if she used the WJC/HRC rolodex to raise money. We said no and noted that all of the money is being raised in the business community and not by individuals. She did not go to her political fund- raising base. We did not mention it but it is interesting that many of the early big sponsors were NY based companies like GE (1 ?), Pepsi ( ), Corning, Cummins, Deloitte, NYSE, and Pfizer. He asked if S made individual calls to CEO\'s and we noted (as recd by L), the only general \"asks\" were done on conference calls or in large groups. We also noted that she never really \"asked\" for sponsorships, instead she stressed the importance of getting a formidable USA presence at the Shanghai Expo that is so important to the Chinese and will attract 70 million people. This could be the largest event in human history and will go from May 1 to October 31, 2010. Talking Points When S arrived at State, the USA and Andorra were the only two countries that did not sign a participation agreement with the Chinese. We had less than $250,000 in the bank. In just ten months, S assigned the Global Partnership Initiative office to lead the project, sent a signal to the State Department bureaucracy that this was a priority and that we would participate, named a Commissioner General, signed the participation agreement, asked Secretary Locke to break ground, raised $54.3 M to build and operate it, and visited the actual construction site in November. The Pavilion is on target to be opened in mid-April.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Gush_Etzion',1,1,'1877 - C05762349.txt','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, The Settlements Myth, is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the road map for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements). Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the construction line of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain existing major Israeli population centers in the West Bank on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . . One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an agreed outcome of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the construction line, saying that within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria. However, there never were any agreed principles of settlement activities. Moreover, the effort to define the construction line was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, \"The Settlements Myth,\" is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the \"road map\" for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: \"GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements).\" Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley; President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon; and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the \"construction line\" of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain \"existing major Israeli population centers\" in the West Bank \"on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . .\" One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an \"agreed outcome\" of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the \"construction line,\" saying that \"within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria.\" However, there never were any \"agreed principles of settlement activities.\" Moreover, the effort to define the \"construction line\" was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'GWN7',1,1,'2688 - C05764264.txt','EspinosaAlso, steinmeier called for you. We are getting call sheet. Yes before 9, btw 10-10:30 or btw 3 and 6. Just hearing oas conf starts sunday. Would u be willing to talk to espinosa tomorrow? 127','EspinosaAlso, steinmeier called for you. We are getting call sheet. Yes before 9, btw 10-10:30 or btw 3 and 6. Just hearing oas conf starts sunday. Would u be willing to talk to espinosa tomorrow? 127'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Haaretz',4,1,'1873 - C05762336.txt','Ross story Ross story - Umm HelloImportance: High FYI Importance: High Denis/Tom: Can we discuss how we are going to handle the roll-out of this story? It appears you all may already have a strategy but I want to ensure we have effective coordination and we just go the inquiry below with the follow-on article attached. cdm Importance: High PJ Dennis, How do you want us to handle this Haaretz piece? AP is inquiring. Last update - 12:10 15/06/2009 Why is Dennis Ross being ousted as Obama envoy to Iran? 00','Ross story Ross story - Umm HelloImportance: High FYI Importance: High Denis/Tom: Can we discuss how we are going to handle the roll-out of this story? It appears you all may already have a strategy but I want to ensure we have effective coordination and we just go the inquiry below with the follow-on article attached. cdm Importance: High PJ Dennis, How do you want us to handle this Haaretz piece? AP is inquiring. Last update - 12:10 15/06/2009 Why is Dennis Ross being ousted as Obama envoy to Iran? 00'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Haaretz',4,1,'1922 - C05762459.txt','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide legal peace from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have no confidence in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide \"legal peace\" from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors; have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors; have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have \"no confidence\" in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Haaretz',4,1,'3342 - C05765869.txt','(Haartez) Peres collapses during function in Tel AvivMedia reports Israeli President Peres collapsed at an event in Tel Aviv this evening. President S\'iliiT?011 Peres collapsed on Saturday night during a question-and-answer session for young executives at the Rabin Center in Tel Aviv. The 86-year-old president fainted and collapsed on the lectern during the last question. He recovered consciousness after a fedV seconds, at which point he was taken to a side room where Magen David Adorn medics treated him. The president\'s personal physician later rushed to the scene. After the incident, people close to Peres told Haaretz that he was feeling good, that he left the hall walking, and that he hat a protracted debate with his aides about whether to go to hospital, which the president refused to do. Peres was ultimately taken to the Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer for further treatment. Hillary Thompson Senior Watch Officer 202-647-1312 104','(Haartez) Peres collapses during function in Tel AvivMedia reports Israeli President Peres collapsed at an event in Tel Aviv this evening. President S\'iliiT?011 Peres collapsed on Saturday night during a question-and-answer session for young executives at the Rabin Center in Tel Aviv. The 86-year-old president fainted and collapsed on the lectern during the last question. He recovered consciousness after a fedV seconds, at which point he was taken to a side room where Magen David Adorn medics treated him. The president\'s personal physician later rushed to the scene. After the incident, people close to Peres told Haaretz that he was feeling \"good,\" that he left the hall walking, and that he hat a protracted debate with his aides about whether to go to hospital, which the president refused to do. Peres was ultimately taken to the Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer for further treatment. Hillary Thompson Senior Watch Officer 202-647-1312 104'),(12.875503299472802,6.437751649736401,2500,'Haaretz',4,2,'3567 - C05766254.txt','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hafsat_Abiola',1,1,'1190 - C05760483.txt','Letter for Hillary from Tina BrownPls print. I am so sorry we didn\'t touch base today. I had a quick conversation with I am forwarding the letter from Tina Brown because I think this will be fabulous opportunity for you to showcase your ideas and also your long history of advocating on behalf of women around the world. As always, I defer to your and your staff\'s realities and judgment but did want you to know I am involved and hope you can make it. If not, I love you anyway! Let me what might work for us to chat. I described the possibilities to both in Rhinebeck. Hope you are well. As always, Jill December 10, 2009 Dear Madame Secretary, I am following up on the letter I sent to you on November 8, 2009 at the suggestion of Melanne Verveer. On March 12th and 13th, in New York City, 300 influential women from diverse countries and cultures will come together to illuminate the circumstances of their lives and to explore the still unfulfilled promise of women around the world. Women in the World: Stories and Solutions, will be hosted by The Daily Beast, the United Nations Foundation, Vital Voices Global Partnership, and Diane von Furstenberg (and sponsored by Hewlett Packard who will bring their most creative digital support). We are delighted to announce that for our opening night on Friday, March 12, at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, we have an extraordinary event planned. The legendary Broadway director Julie Taymor has agreed to direct the Vital Voices play Seven, featuring acclaimed film and stage actresses. At the conclusion of this performance, we will host a panel conversation featuring their real-life counterparts: Hafsat Abiola, Farida Azizi, Anabella De Leon, Inez McCormack, Mukhtar Mai, Mu Sochua, and Marina Pisklakova-Parker.','Letter for Hillary from Tina BrownPls print. I am so sorry we didn\'t touch base today. I had a quick conversation with I am forwarding the letter from Tina Brown because I think this will be fabulous opportunity for you to showcase your ideas and also your long history of advocating on behalf of women around the world. As always, I defer to your and your staff\'s realities and judgment but did want you to know I am involved and hope you can make it. If not, I love you anyway! Let me what might work for us to chat. I described the possibilities to both in Rhinebeck. Hope you are well. As always, Jill December 10, 2009 Dear Madame Secretary, I am following up on the letter I sent to you on November 8, 2009 at the suggestion of Melanne Verveer. On March 12th and 13th, in New York City, 300 influential women from diverse countries and cultures will come together to illuminate the circumstances of their lives and to explore the still unfulfilled promise of women around the world. \"Women in the World: Stories and Solutions,\" will be hosted by The Daily Beast, the United Nations Foundation, Vital Voices Global Partnership, and Diane von Furstenberg (and sponsored by Hewlett Packard who will bring their most creative digital support). We are delighted to announce that for our opening night on Friday, March 12, at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, we have an extraordinary event planned. The legendary Broadway director Julie Taymor has agreed to direct the Vital Voices play Seven, featuring acclaimed film and stage actresses. At the conclusion of this performance, we will host a panel conversation featuring their real-life counterparts: Hafsat Abiola, Farida Azizi, Anabella De Leon, Inez McCormack, Mukhtar Mai, Mu Sochua, and Marina Pisklakova-Parker.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Hague_Conventions_of_1899_and_1907',2,1,'2231 - C05762971.txt','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEI\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this am--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. We are all relieved and thrilled to see this long overdue but very happy ending. I should also highlight the amazing work done by US Mission Brazil. The consular staff, Charge, Acting DCM (Marie Damour, the Consul General in Brasilia), LegATT, RSO, and a host of others all played a role in this successful return. My OCS DAS, Michele Bond, and her dedicated team also played a big role in communicating with David, his lawyers, Congress, and the press. We had Members of Congress, former Assistant Secretaries and US Ambassadors all pitching in. While there were disagreements at times over tactics, we all agreed that we were working towards the same goal: the safe return of Sean. We particularly appreciate the strong support from the Secretary. Many people will try to take credit for today\'s happy reunion but it was the Secretary\'s continued concern and interest in this case that made the difference. We could not have provided a better gift to David Goldman during this season of giving. Janice Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All, The Goldman case finally came to an end, and despite the efforts of all involved the hand over of the child to the US Consulate in Rio was transformed into a deplorable display of the child walking in the streets with the maternal family, being exposed to the media and to the public that surrounded the consulate. I\'m sorry this had to happen but it seems that Mr. Sergio Tostes, the maternal family\'s attorney, did not feel at all embarrased to use and expose the child, who was probably under severe stress, in order to gather support for his position. This most despicable man is not accepting the fact that, despite his life long relationships with influential authorities in Brazil, he was unable to win the case and Sean is finally being reunited with his only real father. I just hope that David and the Goldman family find enough time to recover their lives and their relationship with Sean. They need time more than anything else and now it is up to the US government to guarantee that David Goldman will','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEI\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this am--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. We are all relieved and thrilled to see this long overdue but very happy ending. I should also highlight the amazing work done by US Mission Brazil. The consular staff, Charge, Acting DCM (Marie Damour, the Consul General in Brasilia), LegATT, RSO, and a host of others all played a role in this successful return. My OCS DAS, Michele Bond, and her dedicated team also played a big role in communicating with David, his lawyers, Congress, and the press. We had Members of Congress, former Assistant Secretaries and US Ambassadors all pitching in. While there were disagreements at times over tactics, we all agreed that we were working towards the same goal: the safe return of Sean. We particularly appreciate the strong support from the Secretary. Many people will try to take credit for today\'s happy reunion but it was the Secretary\'s continued concern and interest in this case that made the difference. We could not have provided a better gift to David Goldman during this season of giving. Janice Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All, The Goldman case finally came to an end, and despite the efforts of all involved the hand over of the child to the US Consulate in Rio was transformed into a deplorable display of the child walking in the streets with the maternal family, being exposed to the media and to the public that surrounded the consulate. I\'m sorry this had to happen but it seems that Mr. Sergio Tostes, the maternal family\'s attorney, did not feel at all embarrased to use and expose the child, who was probably under severe stress, in order to gather support for his position. This most despicable man is not accepting the fact that, despite his life long relationships with influential authorities in Brazil, he was unable to win the case and Sean is finally being reunited with his only real father. I just hope that David and the Goldman family find enough time to recover their lives and their relationship with Sean. They need time more than anything else and now it is up to the US government to guarantee that David Goldman will'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Hague_Conventions_of_1899_and_1907',2,1,'2244 - C05762996.txt','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEThank you for all of your great wprk this year!! And Merry Merry Christmas. See you in 2010. I worked with Huma and the notes have been placed in the mail system at State. Merry Christmas! I\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this a . m--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All,','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEThank you for all of your great wprk this year!! And Merry Merry Christmas. See you in 2010. I worked with Huma and the notes have been placed in the mail system at State. Merry Christmas! I\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this a . m--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All,'),(13.450867444375564,6.725433722187782,2500,'Hague_Convention_on_the_Civil_Aspects_of_International_Child_Abduction',3,2,'2142 - C05762815.txt','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma.? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time.','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma.? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time.'),(13.450867444375564,6.725433722187782,2500,'Hague_Convention_on_the_Civil_Aspects_of_International_Child_Abduction',3,2,'3683 - C05766547.txt','Letter to LautenbergHi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time. Sincerely,','Letter to LautenbergHi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time. Sincerely,'),(13.450867444375564,6.725433722187782,2500,'Hague_Convention_on_the_Civil_Aspects_of_International_Child_Abduction',3,2,'3685 - C05766550.txt','Letter to LautenbergThanks. The letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which','Letter to LautenbergThanks. The letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'1349 - C05760772.txt','Haiti Dinner Invite ListYes ? we can discuss ? and in the interim we\'ll check on the additional names you listed. We did not ask Will ask AMS re: Also asked yet ? he would be on staff list as opposed to outside guest (eg., WH folks will be with DOS foil(s) but they did not get back yet with any names. cdm Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC','Haiti Dinner Invite ListYes ? we can discuss ? and in the interim we\'ll check on the additional names you listed. We did not ask Will ask AMS re: Also asked yet ? he would be on staff list as opposed to outside guest (eg., WH folks will be with DOS foil(s) but they did not get back yet with any names. cdm Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'1391 - C05761048.txt','FW: RE:FYI Cheryl, Thanks for all the support this morning. I invited r?to have lunch with me today and we had a wonderful persoanl conversation and interaction on our policy. We are off to a very good start and he is much relieved and excited to go to Russia next week. Yeah!! Safe travels in Haiti... Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Cheryl, Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:16:21 -0400','FW: RE:FYI Cheryl, Thanks for all the support this morning. I invited r?to have lunch with me today and we had a wonderful persoanl conversation and interaction on our policy. We are off to a very good start and he is much relieved and excited to go to Russia next week. Yeah!! Safe travels in Haiti... Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Cheryl, Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:16:21 -0400'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'1404 - C05761103.txt','Guy was right!Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. ? The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates.','Guy was right!Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. ? The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates.'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'1485 - C05761244.txt','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiSee below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port-au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with Charles Rangel and garment entrepreneurs on Monday, that ISPS certification of port facilities and alleviation of customs procedures are in progress. The meetings tomorrow may present an opportunity to emphasize once again how central well- functioning, competitive ports are to attract foreign investors as part of the HOPEII window and to put the right transport infrastructure in place.','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiSee below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port-au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with Charles Rangel and garment entrepreneurs on Monday, that \"ISPS certification of port facilities and alleviation of customs procedures\" are in progress. The meetings tomorrow may present an opportunity to emphasize once again how central well- functioning, competitive ports are to attract foreign investors as part of the HOPEII window and to put the right transport infrastructure in place.'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'1489 - C05761249.txt','Fwd: Haiti Meeting Report Haiti Meeting ReportAttachments: Meeting Between DSE Farmer and RP.doc ATT00001.htm Pls print two copies. WJC asked that I forward this to both of you. Justin Begin forwarded message: All, Please find attached a report summarizing the main points from the meeting yesterday between Paul and President Preval. As you know Paul met with President Preval yesterday for over four hours to discuss the current political situation in Haiti. Paul will call WJC this morning to follow up on the attached report. Regards, Greg','Fwd: Haiti Meeting Report Haiti Meeting ReportAttachments: Meeting Between DSE Farmer and RP.doc; ATT00001.htm Pls print two copies. WJC asked that I forward this to both of you. Justin Begin forwarded message: All, Please find attached a report summarizing the main points from the meeting yesterday between Paul and President Preval. As you know Paul met with President Preval yesterday for over four hours to discuss the current political situation in Haiti. Paul will call WJC this morning to follow up on the attached report. Regards, Greg'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'1490 - C05761250.txt','RE: Re:Cheryl, You are too kind. I am so excited to be playing on HRC\'s all star team, especially with you. Everyone I approach wants in on what is a chance of a professional lifetime. B5 Have a safe trip in the warmer weather, Spring will come, I promise! Please give my best to the Secretary. Hopefully I can be there permanently by early May! Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:24:06 -0400 Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:24:06 -0400 B5 Shall we proceed? Ellen Ellen Great. I looked through who the Secretary\'s candidates are for this. cdm Cheryl, Thanks for all the support this morning. I invited to have lunch with me today and we had a wonderful persoanl conversation and interaction on our policy. We are off to a very good start and he is much relieved and excited to go to Russia next week. Yeah!! Safe travels in Haiti... Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Cheryl, Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:16:21 -0400','RE: Re:Cheryl, You are too kind. I am so excited to be playing on HRC\'s all star team, especially with you. Everyone I approach wants in on what is a chance of a professional lifetime. B5 Have a safe trip in the warmer weather, Spring will come, I promise! Please give my best to the Secretary. Hopefully I can be there permanently by early May! Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:24:06 -0400 Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:24:06 -0400 B5 Shall we proceed? Ellen Ellen Great. I looked through who the Secretary\'s candidates are for this. cdm Cheryl, Thanks for all the support this morning. I invited to have lunch with me today and we had a wonderful persoanl conversation and interaction on our policy. We are off to a very good start and he is much relieved and excited to go to Russia next week. Yeah!! Safe travels in Haiti... Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Cheryl, Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:16:21 -0400'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'1554 - C05761357.txt','Bill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official Bill Clinton tope UN special envoy to Haiti: UN officialBill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official UNITED NATIONS, May 18 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon plans to name former U.S. President Bill Clinton as his special envoy to Haiti, U.N. officials said on Monday, in a move that could attract investment in the Western Hemisphere\'s poorest nation and help stabilize the country. The announcement is expected to come soon, one U.N. official told Reuters on condition of anonymity. The official said a formal announcement could come as early as Tuesday. Clinton, who has galvanized efforts to help the impoverished Caribbean nation recover from the devastating impact of four hurricanes last year, accompanied Ban on a trip to Haiti earlier this year. Several other diplomats confirmed the appointment of the former president, who is trying to help Haiti through his Clinton Global Initiative foundation Andrea Garet, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 2','Bill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official Bill Clinton tope UN special envoy to Haiti: UN officialBill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official UNITED NATIONS, May 18 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon plans to name former U.S. President Bill Clinton as his special envoy to Haiti, U.N. officials said on Monday, in a move that could attract investment in the Western Hemisphere\'s poorest nation and help stabilize the country. \"The announcement is expected to come soon,\" one U.N. official told Reuters on condition of anonymity. The official said a formal announcement could come as early as Tuesday. Clinton, who has galvanized efforts to help the impoverished Caribbean nation recover from the devastating impact of four hurricanes last year, accompanied Ban on a trip to Haiti earlier this year. Several other diplomats confirmed the appointment of the former president, who is trying to help Haiti through his Clinton Global Initiative foundation Andrea Garet, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 2'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'1575 - C05761396.txt','Wjc just told secgen that he would do haiti special envoyYou need to walk this to HRC if she is not gone I also am going to give WH heads up. cdm The un just leaked it on minutes later Wjc said he was going to call hrc but hasn\'t had time 35','Wjc just told secgen that he would do haiti special envoyYou need to walk this to HRC if she is not gone I also am going to give WH heads up. cdm The un just leaked it on minutes later Wjc said he was going to call hrc but hasn\'t had time 35'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'1878 - C05762351.txt','Late night call with Michele Pierre LouisCheryl: I talked to the Prime Minister again late last night. 1.4(B) .4(D) B1 Off to catch the plane. Janet Ambassador Janet A. Sanderson U.S. Embassy Port au Prince, Haiti 509-2220-0200, ext. 8100 sandersonja@state.gov Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 06/16/2024 114','Late night call with Michele Pierre LouisCheryl: I talked to the Prime Minister again late last night. 1.4(B) .4(D) B1 Off to catch the plane. Janet Ambassador Janet A. Sanderson U.S. Embassy Port au Prince, Haiti 509-2220-0200, ext. 8100 sandersonja@state.gov Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 06/16/2024 114'),(7.561989486006684,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,2,'1972 - C05762563.txt','2009-07-01 Draft letter to G0h re 57m pledge (4)Were you looking at this draft? (attached and pasted below). This incorporates your changes. His Excellency Rene Freya! President of the Republic of Haiti Port-au-Prince 27 Nora, Finalized letter is attached. Cheryl, Barring any objections from you we will get this out today. Meghann 28','2009-07-01 Draft letter to G0h re 57m pledge (4)Were you looking at this draft? (attached and pasted below). This incorporates your changes. His Excellency Rene Freya! President of the Republic of Haiti Port-au-Prince 27 Nora, Finalized letter is attached. Cheryl, Barring any objections from you we will get this out today. Meghann 28'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'1977 - C05762573.txt','WJCBill Clinton to visit Haiti Monday as UN special envoy 07/02/2009 16:58 UNITED NATIONS, July 2, 2009 (AFP) - Former US president Bill Clinton will travel to Haiti Monday for his first visit as UN special envoy to the Caribbean nation, the world body announced Thursday. Clinton, who was appointed to the post by UN chief Ban Ki-moon last month, is to confer with government officials about how to best support the efforts to prepare for hurricanes, generate new jobs and enhance the delivery of basic social services, UN spokeswoman Michele Montas told reporters. The former US president will also focus on how to ensure that the United Nations, civil society and the donor community align their activities with the government\'s recovery plan as well as with each other, she added. It will be Clinton\'s his second trip to Haiti this year. In March, he and Ban toured Haiti together and urged the international community to continue to aid the impoverished Caribbean country. Clinton, who visited Haiti while president in 1995, was the first US leader to travel to the country while in office since Franklin Roosevelt in 1934. The former US president has sought to focus world attention on Haiti which was devastated by hurricanes last year and is the poorest country in the western hemisphere.','WJCBill Clinton to visit Haiti Monday as UN special envoy 07/02/2009 16:58 UNITED NATIONS, July 2, 2009 (AFP) - Former US president Bill Clinton will travel to Haiti Monday for his first visit as UN special envoy to the Caribbean nation, the world body announced Thursday. Clinton, who was appointed to the post by UN chief Ban Ki-moon last month, is to confer with government officials \"about how to best support the efforts to prepare for hurricanes, generate new jobs and enhance the delivery of basic social services,\" UN spokeswoman Michele Montas told reporters. The former US president \"will also focus on how to ensure that the United Nations, civil society and the donor community align their activities with the government\'s recovery plan as well as with each other,\" she added. It will be Clinton\'s his second trip to Haiti this year. In March, he and Ban toured Haiti together and urged the international community to continue to aid the impoverished Caribbean country. Clinton, who visited Haiti while president in 1995, was the first US leader to travel to the country while in office since Franklin Roosevelt in 1934. The former US president has sought to focus world attention on Haiti which was devastated by hurricanes last year and is the poorest country in the western hemisphere.'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'220 - C05739817.txt','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 320 pm - Topic B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi think I should go w Pat, You good with Pat going? Cdrn Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, IB From Mills, Cheryl D Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 11:20 AM To Benjamin, Daniel S Sullivan, Jacob 3 Hubbard, Gloria K Ca Bass, John R Kennedy, Patrick F Reines, Philippe Subject RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible, cdm From Benjamin, Daniel S Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 10:21 AM To Mills, Cheryl D Sullivan, Jacob 3 Hubbard, Gloria K B5 gubject Colleagues, B6 B5 You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will takelplace on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3-20 om in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. Blake Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism National Security Staff The White House B6','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 320 pm - Topic B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi think I should go w Pat, You good with Pat going? Cdrn Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, IB From Mills, Cheryl D Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 11:20 AM To Benjamin, Daniel S; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K Ca Bass, John R; Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe Subject RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible, cdm From Benjamin, Daniel S Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 10:21 AM To Mills, Cheryl D; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K B5 gubject Colleagues, B6 B5 You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will takelplace on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3-20 om in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. Blake Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism National Security Staff The White House B6'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'222 - C05739819.txt','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5I think I should go w Pat. You good with Pat going? Cdm Pat should go. Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB I am in Haiti but 1 would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. slake','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5I think I should go w Pat. You good with Pat going? Cdm Pat should go. Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB I am in Haiti but 1 would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. slake'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'225 - C05739823.txt','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 lvlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm 1Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pmI think I should go w Pat, Pat should go. , Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat ft she is unable to attend. Would you prefer uNcLAssiFiLit t attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2015-04841 Doc No. C05739823 STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM. Date: 05/13/2015 SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045797 B5 I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. edm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise. B5 B5 B6 Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. UNCLASS FIED U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2015-04841 Doc No. C05739823 Date: 05/13/2015 STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM. SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045798','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 lvlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm 1Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pmI think I should go w Pat, Pat should go. , Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat ft she is unable to attend. Would you prefer uNcLAssiFiLit t attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2015-04841 Doc No. C05739823 STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM. Date: 05/13/2015 SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045797 B5 I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. edm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise. B5 B5 B6 Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. UNCLASS FIED U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2015-04841 Doc No. C05739823 Date: 05/13/2015 STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM. SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045798'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'227 - C05739825.txt','Re: vionday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 londay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Re lonclay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 FW: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 RE: vlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm Fw. Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm- Benghazi Sounds good. Copying Lona. Great I think I should go w Pat. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] You good with Pat going? Cdrn Aonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5 Pat should go. Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1 or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB _ I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. cdm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise.','Re: vionday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 londay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Re lonclay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 FW: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 RE: vlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm Fw. Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm- Benghazi Sounds good. Copying Lona. Great I think I should go w Pat. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] You good with Pat going? Cdrn Aonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5 Pat should go. Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1 or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB _ I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. cdm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise.'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'2289 - C05763087.txt','Thank youHi Cheryl! Thank you, thank you, thank you for everything you\'ve done the last few months. I\'m very excited to finally begin this new adventure with the Secretary and really wanted to thank you for all you did to make this possible. I look forward to working with you on Haiti and a host of other issues within the Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean. My number at USAID will be and I will send along my new e-mail as soon as its assigned. Thanks again for everything! Mildred','Thank youHi Cheryl! Thank you, thank you, thank you for everything you\'ve done the last few months. I\'m very excited to finally begin this new adventure with the Secretary and really wanted to thank you for all you did to make this possible. I look forward to working with you on Haiti and a host of other issues within the Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean. My number at USAID will be and I will send along my new e-mail as soon as its assigned. Thanks again for everything! Mildred'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'2342 - C05763204.txt','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests. The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were afraid to sleep in their own homes. After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: \"Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests.\" The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were \"afraid to sleep in their own homes.\" After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'237 - C05739836.txt','HearingsB6 B5 Dear Matt Thanks for reaching out - I am en route to Haiti so will try you when I land b/w 810 to 9am Best Cdm Cheryl -- I\'m just following up from last week. I know you spoke to Nick on Wednesday. I thought the ARB session went very well -- good questions and discussion with the panel. I was planning to leave for Africa today, but have postponed my trip to handle the tomorrow. It may be good for us to talk tomorrow morning ? I\'d appreciate any suggestions or insights you may have in advance of the WH meeting. I hope you\'ve had a good holiday weekend. Dear Matt Thanks so much - we\'ve been getting as good a reports as one might expect. That said I welcomethe read out and look forward to sharing some concerns - am around all day today, though am easier to reach in the afternoon. Best. cdm Cheryl ? This is a quick note to say that the hearings on Benghazi are going fine, from my perspective. Pat Kennedy has been terrific substantive, precise, and firm in the face of some outlandish behavior. We continue to fend off questions about the unclass talking points. And I think the time line narrative is helpful. I will call to give you a more complete read-out -Matt','HearingsB6 B5 Dear Matt Thanks for reaching out - I am en route to Haiti so will try you when I land b/w 810 to 9am Best Cdm Cheryl -- I\'m just following up from last week. I know you spoke to Nick on Wednesday. I thought the ARB session went very well -- good questions and discussion with the panel. I was planning to leave for Africa today, but have postponed my trip to handle the tomorrow. It may be good for us to talk tomorrow morning ? I\'d appreciate any suggestions or insights you may have in advance of the WH meeting. I hope you\'ve had a good holiday weekend. Dear Matt Thanks so much - we\'ve been getting as good a reports as one might expect. That said I welcomethe read out and look forward to sharing some concerns - am around all day today, though am easier to reach in the afternoon. Best. cdm Cheryl ? This is a quick note to say that the hearings on Benghazi are going fine, from my perspective. Pat Kennedy has been terrific substantive, precise, and firm in the face of some outlandish behavior. We continue to fend off questions about the unclass talking points. And I think the time line narrative is helpful. I will call to give you a more complete read-out -Matt'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'2531 - C05763959.txt','Cheryl, here is a quick backgrounder on child slavery in HaitiAttachments: HAITI -- Paper on Restaveks 26JUL09.doc Text of attachment below:','Cheryl, here is a quick backgrounder on child slavery in HaitiAttachments: HAITI -- Paper on Restaveks 26JUL09.doc Text of attachment below:'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'2532 - C05763961.txt','Cheryl, here is a quick backgrounder on child slavery in HaitiHi Cheryl, The Secretary asked me to send her, through you, an informal paper that she could share with President Clinton on the restavek problem. I was in Africa and then out of pocket much of last week, but I wanted to make sure that you have it before you go to Haiti. If I don\'t see you before then, have a great trip! LOU 322','Cheryl, here is a quick backgrounder on child slavery in HaitiHi Cheryl, The Secretary asked me to send her, through you, an informal paper that she could share with President Clinton on the restavek problem. I was in Africa and then out of pocket much of last week, but I wanted to make sure that you have it before you go to Haiti. If I don\'t see you before then, have a great trip! LOU 322'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'2662 - C05764212.txt','Grameen in HaitiCheryl, I just spoke with Vidal Jorgensen. They expect to be on the ground in about 8 months. They have not yet raised enough money to get the project started?the total needed is $6M and they need $2M to get started. Vidal said they process has been delayed because their work in Colombia and China is consuming all their resources at the moment. Once on the ground, they will target the poorest of the poor and go to the toughest areas of Haiti. They anticipate an average loan size of $200 and they expect to reach about 10,000 borrowers in five years. They expect to be profitable in 4-5 years. Meghann Meghann Curtis Office of the Counselor U.S. Department of State 202.647.4654','Grameen in HaitiCheryl, I just spoke with Vidal Jorgensen. They expect to be on the ground in about 8 months. They have not yet raised enough money to get the project started?the total needed is $6M and they need $2M to get started. Vidal said they process has been delayed because their work in Colombia and China is consuming all their resources at the moment. Once on the ground, they will target the poorest of the poor and go to the toughest areas of Haiti. They anticipate an average loan size of $200 and they expect to reach about 10,000 borrowers in five years. They expect to be profitable in 4-5 years. Meghann Meghann Curtis Office of the Counselor U.S. Department of State 202.647.4654'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'2663 - C05764213.txt','Grameen in HaitiI\'m up and immersed in Af-Pak if you want to call. FYI Cheryl, I just spoke with Vidal Jorgensen. They expect to be on the ground in about 8 months. They have not yet raised enough money to get the project started?the total needed is $6M and they need $2M to get started. Vidal said they process has been delayed because their work in Colombia and China is consuming all their resources at the moment. Once on the ground, they will target the poorest of the poor and go to the toughest areas of Haiti. They anticipate an average loan size of $200 and they expect to reach about 10,000 borrowers in five years. They expect to be profitable in 4-5 years. Meghann','Grameen in HaitiI\'m up and immersed in Af-Pak if you want to call. FYI Cheryl, I just spoke with Vidal Jorgensen. They expect to be on the ground in about 8 months. They have not yet raised enough money to get the project started?the total needed is $6M and they need $2M to get started. Vidal said they process has been delayed because their work in Colombia and China is consuming all their resources at the moment. Once on the ground, they will target the poorest of the poor and go to the toughest areas of Haiti. They anticipate an average loan size of $200 and they expect to reach about 10,000 borrowers in five years. They expect to be profitable in 4-5 years. Meghann'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'2708 - C05764300.txt','HaitiFyi Hi Cheryl, Just wanted to close the loop and let you know that President Clinton will address the Security Council next week (Wed, Sept 9) in his role as UN Special Envoy for Haiti. This has not been announced / is still close hold. Thanks for your support in moving this forward. We are excited about this session. Brooke ************************* Brooke D. Anderson Chief of Staff United States Mission to the United Nations (212) 415-4261','HaitiFyi Hi Cheryl, Just wanted to close the loop and let you know that President Clinton will address the Security Council next week (Wed, Sept 9) in his role as UN Special Envoy for Haiti. This has not been announced / is still close hold. Thanks for your support in moving this forward. We are excited about this session. Brooke ************************* Brooke D. Anderson Chief of Staff United States Mission to the United Nations (212) 415-4261'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'2721 - C05764327.txt','HaitiTrying to see if I can. cdm That\'s great. Will you be there? Fyi Hi Cheryl, Just wanted to close the loop and let you know that President Clinton will address the Security Council next week (Wed, Sept 9) in his role as UN Special Envoy for Haiti. This has not been announced / is still close hold. Thanks for your support in moving this forward. We are excited about this session. Brooke ************************* Brooke D. Anderson','HaitiTrying to see if I can. cdm That\'s great. Will you be there? Fyi Hi Cheryl, Just wanted to close the loop and let you know that President Clinton will address the Security Council next week (Wed, Sept 9) in his role as UN Special Envoy for Haiti. This has not been announced / is still close hold. Thanks for your support in moving this forward. We are excited about this session. Brooke ************************* Brooke D. Anderson'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'298 - C05758400.txt','My thoughts of HaitiSounds good. FYI below Memo attached and below cdm Counselor Mills, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my ideas with you about Haiti.','My thoughts of HaitiSounds good. FYI below Memo attached and below cdm Counselor Mills, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my ideas with you about Haiti.'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'299 - C05758401.txt','Traffic below from elleny RE: Re:fyi Cheryl, You are too kind. I am so excited to be playing on HRC\'s all star team, especially with you. Everyone I approach wants in on what is a chance of a professional lifetime. Have a safe trip in the warmer weather, Spring will come, I promise! Please give my best to the Secretary. Hopefully I can be there permanently by early May! Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:24:06 -0400 Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:24:06 -0400 Shall we proceed? Ellen Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Ellen Great. I looked through who the Secretary\'s candidates are for this. Cheryl, Thanks for all the support this morning. I invited to have lunch with me today and we had a wonderful persoanl conversation and interaction on our policy. We are off to a very good start and he is much relieved and excited to go to Russia next week. Yeah!! Safe travels in Haiti... Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Cheryl, Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:16:21 -0400','Traffic below from elleny RE: Re:fyi Cheryl, You are too kind. I am so excited to be playing on HRC\'s all star team, especially with you. Everyone I approach wants in on what is a chance of a professional lifetime. Have a safe trip in the warmer weather, Spring will come, I promise! Please give my best to the Secretary. Hopefully I can be there permanently by early May! Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:24:06 -0400 Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:24:06 -0400 Shall we proceed? Ellen Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Ellen Great. I looked through who the Secretary\'s candidates are for this. Cheryl, Thanks for all the support this morning. I invited to have lunch with me today and we had a wonderful persoanl conversation and interaction on our policy. We are off to a very good start and he is much relieved and excited to go to Russia next week. Yeah!! Safe travels in Haiti... Ellen Subject: RE: Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:13:19 -0400 Cheryl, Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:16:21 -0400'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'300 - C05758402.txt','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiPls tell Jake to vet w others so I can raise. See below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port- au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiPls tell Jake to vet w others so I can raise. See below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port- au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'3300 - C05765808.txt','Haiti: Meeting & Question Haiti: eeting & QuestionB1 1.4(D) See below. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D), B1 ? Declassify on: 11/30/2024 Cheryl, Meghann, Meeting withF7Nas 2.5 hours! He made a serious up on the other system and hope to send tomorrow. to me and I\'m writing it He also asked: Are Secretary Clinton and Ms. Mills stillfacile (angry) with me over Ms. Pierre-Louis? Kenneth Merten Ambassador U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti Tel: 509-2-229-8000 SBU','Haiti: Meeting & Question Haiti: eeting & QuestionB1 1.4(D) See below. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D), B1 ? Declassify on: 11/30/2024 Cheryl, Meghann, Meeting withF7Nas 2.5 hours! He made a serious up on the other system and hope to send tomorrow. to me and I\'m writing it He also asked: \"Are Secretary Clinton and Ms. Mills stillfacile (angry) with me over Ms. Pierre-Louis?\" Kenneth Merten Ambassador U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti Tel: 509-2-229-8000 SBU'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'3430 - C05766030.txt','URGENT: Friends of Haiti TeleconferenceCheryl needs to address Please see attached additional information and question from Canadian government prior to this afternoon\'s 1300 phone call. Specifically, the Canadian government is asking whether the Secretary could come to Montreal for the GOC\'s prep donors meeting the evening of 1/23 or morning of 1/24? [Note: Montreal has world\'s second largest Haitian diaspora, hence location.] WHA would recommend participation if at all possible. Thank you, Roberta Good morning Roberta! Congratulations on a successful visit by the Secretary of State. We are looking forward to this afternoon\'s teleconference. After opening remarks, Minister Cannon will ask Prime Minister Bellerive to speak and the UN (we may only have DPKO LeRoy on line due to visit of Sec Gen to Haiti). He will then ask FM Amorim and Sec State Clinton to provide their views on the situation and then open the floor to Kouchner and others. Response has been good and most will be represented at FM level (Mexico/Espinosa may still be in flight from Japan, and Argentina and Costa Rica will be Vice-Ministers). There is as well agreement in principle to begin laying the groundwork for a broader Donors Conference on Reconstruction and our offer to host a preparatory meeting on January 25th has been well received. However, early indications are that the EU has a conflict as they have their General Relations and Foreign Relations meetings scheduled for that day. As the EU would be essential for such a meeting we are scrambling to look for alternative dates. Given the momentum we would rather go earlier than later. Minister Cannon would be available to host this on the weekend of the 23-24th of January (dinner on the 23rd, meeting on the morning of the 24th). However, I believe that Ambassador','URGENT: Friends of Haiti TeleconferenceCheryl needs to address Please see attached additional information and question from Canadian government prior to this afternoon\'s 1300 phone call. Specifically, the Canadian government is asking whether the Secretary could come to Montreal for the GOC\'s \"prep\" donors meeting the evening of 1/23 or morning of 1/24? [Note: Montreal has world\'s second largest Haitian diaspora, hence location.] WHA would recommend participation if at all possible. Thank you, Roberta Good morning Roberta! Congratulations on a successful visit by the Secretary of State. We are looking forward to this afternoon\'s teleconference. After opening remarks, Minister Cannon will ask Prime Minister Bellerive to speak and the UN (we may only have DPKO LeRoy on line due to visit of Sec Gen to Haiti). He will then ask FM Amorim and Sec State Clinton to provide their views on the situation and then open the floor to Kouchner and others. Response has been good and most will be represented at FM level (Mexico/Espinosa may still be in flight from Japan, and Argentina and Costa Rica will be Vice-Ministers). There is as well agreement in principle to begin laying the groundwork for a broader Donors Conference on Reconstruction and our offer to host a preparatory meeting on January 25th has been well received. However, early indications are that the EU has a conflict as they have their General Relations and Foreign Relations meetings scheduled for that day. As the EU would be essential for such a meeting we are scrambling to look for alternative dates. Given the momentum we would rather go earlier than later. Minister Cannon would be available to host this on the weekend of the 23-24th of January (dinner on the 23rd, meeting on the morning of the 24th). However, I believe that Ambassador'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'3432 - C05766034.txt','Rep. Meek is Haiti - detailsFlew into Santo Domingo last night. Went overland to PaP. With Amb. Merten in Haiti. About to do an aerial tour w/Amb. Planning on going out with S. Florida search and response teams. (Was former State trooper so we think he has some experience in search and rescue, but cannot know for sure.) He\'s doing this on his own, so we\'re not sure what he\'s planning. His staff had been trying to persuade him not to travel for at least the immediate future, but it clearly didn\'t work. He has received too many phone calls from constituents encouraging him to go. Contacts in his office: Clarence Williams, Chief of Staff Hassan Christian, (Cell Phone) (I\'ve been talking to him.)','Rep. Meek is Haiti - detailsFlew into Santo Domingo last night. Went overland to PaP. With Amb. Merten in Haiti. About to do an aerial tour w/Amb. Planning on going out with S. Florida search and response teams. (Was former State trooper so we think he has some experience in search and rescue, but cannot know for sure.) He\'s doing this on his own, so we\'re not sure what he\'s planning. His staff had been trying to persuade him not to travel for at least the immediate future, but it clearly didn\'t work. He has received too many phone calls from constituents encouraging him to go. Contacts in his office: Clarence Williams, Chief of Staff Hassan Christian, (Cell Phone) (I\'ve been talking to him.)'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'3438 - C05766042.txt','Rep. Meek is Haiti - detailsFlew into Santo Domingo last night. Went overland to PaP. With Amb. Merten in Haiti. About to do an aerial tour w/Amb. Planning on going out with S. Florida search and response teams. (Was former State trooper so we think he has some experience in search and rescue, but cannot know for sure.) He\'s doing this on his own, so we\'re not sure what he\'s planning. His staff had been trying to persuade him not to travel for at least the immediate future, but it clearly didn\'t work. He has received too many phone calls from constituents encouraging him to go. Contacts in his office: Clarence Williams Chief of Staff Hassan Christian. (Cell Phone) (I\'ve been talking to him.)','Rep. Meek is Haiti - detailsFlew into Santo Domingo last night. Went overland to PaP. With Amb. Merten in Haiti. About to do an aerial tour w/Amb. Planning on going out with S. Florida search and response teams. (Was former State trooper so we think he has some experience in search and rescue, but cannot know for sure.) He\'s doing this on his own, so we\'re not sure what he\'s planning. His staff had been trying to persuade him not to travel for at least the immediate future, but it clearly didn\'t work. He has received too many phone calls from constituents encouraging him to go. Contacts in his office: Clarence Williams Chief of Staff Hassan Christian. (Cell Phone) (I\'ve been talking to him.)'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'3454 - C05766064.txt','1pm call manifest fpm call manifestContacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','1pm call manifest fpm call manifestContacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'3457 - C05766067.txt','1pm call manifestIf he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','1pm call manifestIf he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'3458 - C05766068.txt','fpm call manifest 1pm call manifestChecking. Since Davos is now about Haiti, do I need to go? Bill is going. Ill confirm if he\'ll be there for london. As for paris, looks like sarkozy will be there but we won\'t know for sure till tomorrow. So it would mean sarkozy meeting, speech and kouchner around 6pm when he\'s back from davos. If he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','fpm call manifest 1pm call manifestChecking. Since Davos is now about Haiti, do I need to go? Bill is going. Ill confirm if he\'ll be there for london. As for paris, looks like sarkozy will be there but we won\'t know for sure till tomorrow. So it would mean sarkozy meeting, speech and kouchner around 6pm when he\'s back from davos. If he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'3526 - C05766182.txt','Mini Schedule 9/25/09 Friday9:15 am MEETING w/liELGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER LETERME 9:45 am Room 34H 10:00 am 11:00 am HAITI KEY PLAYERS MEETING Jade Room 11:05 am DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Canadian Mission 11:15 am ARRIVE Canadian Mission 11:20 am 11:30 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm PULL-ASIDE w/SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY- GENERAL KM EIDE 14th Floor FRIENDS OF AFGHANISTAN MEETING 14th Floor 12:05 pm DEPART Canadian Mission *En route Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:20 pm 12:40 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 12:45 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Sheraton Hotel and Towers 12:55 pm ARRIVE Sheraton Hotel and Towers 1:00 pm CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE CLOSING PLENARY 3:00 pm Main Ballroom 3:05 pm DEPART Sheraton Hotel and Towers *En route Waldorf-Astoria 3:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 3:20 pm TAPING OF FACE THE NATION INTERVIEW w/HARRY SMITH 3:40 pm 34th Floor 3:45 pm MEETING w/CARIBBEAN FOREIGN MINISTERS 4:45 pm Jade Room 4:50 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:55 pm Outside of Room 35H 5:00 pm MEETING w/INDIAN EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER KRISHNA 5:25 pm Room 35H 5:30 pm MEETING w/AZERBAIJANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAMMADYAROV 6:00 pm Room 35H 6:05 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Ritz-Carlton Hotel','Mini Schedule 9/25/09 Friday9:15 am MEETING w/liELGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER LETERME 9:45 am Room 34H 10:00 am 11:00 am HAITI KEY PLAYERS MEETING Jade Room 11:05 am DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Canadian Mission 11:15 am ARRIVE Canadian Mission 11:20 am 11:30 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm PULL-ASIDE w/SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY- GENERAL KM EIDE 14th Floor FRIENDS OF AFGHANISTAN MEETING 14th Floor 12:05 pm DEPART Canadian Mission *En route Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:20 pm 12:40 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 12:45 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Sheraton Hotel and Towers 12:55 pm ARRIVE Sheraton Hotel and Towers 1:00 pm CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE CLOSING PLENARY 3:00 pm Main Ballroom 3:05 pm DEPART Sheraton Hotel and Towers *En route Waldorf-Astoria 3:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 3:20 pm TAPING OF \"FACE THE NATION\" INTERVIEW w/HARRY SMITH 3:40 pm 34th Floor 3:45 pm MEETING w/CARIBBEAN FOREIGN MINISTERS 4:45 pm Jade Room 4:50 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:55 pm Outside of Room 35H 5:00 pm MEETING w/INDIAN EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER KRISHNA 5:25 pm Room 35H 5:30 pm MEETING w/AZERBAIJANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAMMADYAROV 6:00 pm Room 35H 6:05 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Ritz-Carlton Hotel'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'3636 - C05766439.txt','Guy was right!FYI- this from our partner, Stewart From: Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers... and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head.match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y','Guy was right!FYI- this from our partner, Stewart From: Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers... and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head.match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'3637 - C05766440.txt','Aceh paperI just wanted to share how much the Secretary and the rest of us on the trip appreciated the paper you put together on ACEH. As we are examining how to be a good partner to Haiti, having the benefit of this insight is helpful. Best. cdm','Aceh paperI just wanted to share how much the Secretary and the rest of us on the trip appreciated the paper you put together on ACEH. As we are examining how to be a good partner to Haiti, having the benefit of this insight is helpful. Best. cdm'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'3640 - C05766449.txt','Haiti: PM Concerns & Mexico Assistance Conference Mexico conference on HaitiCheryl, Meghann, Below is some intel David got on the Mexico conference David picked up from the Mexicans here. The conference\'s timing would be extremely awkward if things proceed as Guy Noel suggests: Guy reports that they have decided to go forward with: 1)October 29th Interpellation (Impeachment) of the PM 2) Oct. 31St the president will add the ratification of the new PM on the existing list of the LOWER HOUSE activities (which Guy asserts is illegal) 3) November 3rd Nomination of the new PM 4) Then the ratification of the PM You can bet that the PM will repeat all this verbatim to George Soros when she sees him today. Not sure what - if anything - that will provoke. got this information too and has a pre-scheduled meeting with Preval today. I understand he plans on raising this. We\'ll let you know what we hear. In my Tuesday lunch with Gabriel I mentioned in very clear terms our concern about any sort of turmoil in government reflecting very badly on the international community\'s efforts to tout Haiti as stable and open for investment. He said he understood. He said, I don\'t see Michelle (Pierre-Louis) going anywhere soon. He conceded that while Preval did have a majority in Parliament, he could not control all parliamentarians on all issues. We\'ll try and get in to see someone from the Senate in the coming days. This is why a call would be most useful. KM I had dinner last night with Mexican DCM Alan Romero and asked about the November 5-6 conference on Haiti sponsored by the GOM. He told me that they had originally hoped it could be a forum for a broad discussion on the','Haiti: PM Concerns & Mexico Assistance Conference Mexico conference on HaitiCheryl, Meghann, Below is some intel David got on the Mexico conference David picked up from the Mexicans here. The conference\'s timing would be extremely awkward if things proceed as Guy Noel suggests: Guy reports that \"they\" have decided to go forward with: 1)October 29th Interpellation (Impeachment) of the PM 2) Oct. 31St the president will add the ratification of the new PM on the existing list of the LOWER HOUSE activities (which Guy asserts is illegal) 3) November 3rd Nomination of the new PM 4) Then the ratification of the PM You can bet that the PM will repeat all this verbatim to George Soros when she sees him today. Not sure what - if anything - that will provoke. got this information too and has a pre-scheduled meeting with Preval today. I understand he plans on raising this. We\'ll let you know what we hear. In my Tuesday lunch with Gabriel I mentioned in very clear terms our concern about any sort of turmoil in government reflecting very badly on the international community\'s efforts to tout Haiti as stable and open for investment. He said he understood. He said, \"I don\'t see Michelle (Pierre-Louis) going anywhere soon.\" He conceded that while Preval did have a majority in Parliament, he could not control all parliamentarians on all issues. We\'ll try and get in to see someone from the Senate in the coming days. This is why a call would be most useful. KM I had dinner last night with Mexican DCM Alan Romero and asked about the November 5-6 conference on Haiti sponsored by the GOM. He told me that they had originally hoped it could be a forum for a broad discussion on the'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'3641 - C05766451.txt','Guy was right!I will call him but if I can\'t reach him I may want you to make a quick call Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y','Guy was right!I will call him but if I can\'t reach him I may want you to make a quick call Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'3658 - C05766493.txt','Wanted you to seeAttachments: Haiti Pledge.docx fyi I hope you\'re doing well and surviving. I wanted you and Secretary Clinton to know what Claudio and Amarilis Osorio are doing on behalf of Haiti reconstruction (attached). Hope you\'re well. Jonathan Mantz Managing Director BGR Government Affairs, LLC BGR I.Kkx\' The Homer Building, Eleventh Floor South 601 Thirteenth Street NW Washinp-ton DC 20005 Fax: 202-833-9392 www.bgrdc.com','Wanted you to seeAttachments: Haiti Pledge.docx fyi I hope you\'re doing well and surviving. I wanted you and Secretary Clinton to know what Claudio and Amarilis Osorio are doing on behalf of Haiti reconstruction (attached). Hope you\'re well. Jonathan Mantz Managing Director BGR Government Affairs, LLC BGR I.Kkx\' The Homer Building, Eleventh Floor South 601 Thirteenth Street NW Washinp-ton DC 20005 Fax: 202-833-9392 www.bgrdc.com'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'3664 - C05766505.txt','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableOur Posts at work. - VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au- Prince): Better with them, impossible without. - -CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition. . . In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group. -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableOur Posts at work. - VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au- Prince): \"Better with them, impossible without.\" - -CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition. . . In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group.\" -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): \"In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.\"'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'3677 - C05766534.txt','Lugar Remarks tonightSpeech of Senator Lugar Foreign Assistance and Development in a New Era Thursday, January 28, 2010 U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar will deliver the following speech tonight at the Society for International Development\'s annual dinner. I thank the Society for International Development, its members and its leadership - Betsy Bassan and Joe Feuer - for the work they do on development issues around the world, and for organizing this annual gala. It is unfortunate that Chairman Kerry could not be with us tonight, but I know he shares my gratitude for your recognition. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Shah for his remarks and to recognize the efforts of USAID and its new Administrator in responding to the tragic earthquake in Haiti. Dr. Shah has faced one of the most challenging crises imaginable only five days after being sworn in. The job ahead of him - in Haiti and around the globe - is monumental. I look forward to supporting his work and that of his agency in the coming years. I commend all of our responders from all government agencies for their courage, compassion, and skill as they continue their mission in Haiti, and I join all of you in extending our prayers to the people of that nation. Tonight I would like to offer a few points about where we have come from and where we might be going with regard to U.S. investments in development. The challenges of global poverty and hunger are growing at a time when worries about the sustainability of natural resources are increasing. Population growth and increased affluence in some parts of the globe will require that we more than double world food production by 2050 to keep pace. At the same time, to address environmental concerns, we will have to harvest that food from roughly the same amount of land that is in production today. The accessibility and availability of food deeply affects the health of populations. Childhood malnutrition has lifelong consequences for the productivity of individuals and nations. Poverty denies opportunity to the world\'s young people and breeds extremism and instability that spills over borders. It is not surprising that the CIA has long tracked and analyzed global food supplies as an indicator of potential conflict. There is probably not a person in this room who would disagree that development is critical for U.S. national security and that the alleviation of poverty and hunger is a key component. This is a sentiment that is shared in most parts of our government, including the Department of Defense. But even though the importance of advancing development goals is evident, constructing the most efficient, accountable, and transparent means for achieving those goals is complex and challenging. Differences of opinion exist with regard to who should be performing development functions and how these activities should be integrated into our broader foreign policy efforts. We have not reached a consensus within our government on who should be doing what, where, when and why.','Lugar Remarks tonightSpeech of Senator Lugar Foreign Assistance and Development in a New Era Thursday, January 28, 2010 U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar will deliver the following speech tonight at the Society for International Development\'s annual dinner. I thank the Society for International Development, its members and its leadership - Betsy Bassan and Joe Feuer - for the work they do on development issues around the world, and for organizing this annual gala. It is unfortunate that Chairman Kerry could not be with us tonight, but I know he shares my gratitude for your recognition. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Shah for his remarks and to recognize the efforts of USAID and its new Administrator in responding to the tragic earthquake in Haiti. Dr. Shah has faced one of the most challenging crises imaginable only five days after being sworn in. The job ahead of him - in Haiti and around the globe - is monumental. I look forward to supporting his work and that of his agency in the coming years. I commend all of our responders from all government agencies for their courage, compassion, and skill as they continue their mission in Haiti, and I join all of you in extending our prayers to the people of that nation. Tonight I would like to offer a few points about where we have come from and where we might be going with regard to U.S. investments in development. The challenges of global poverty and hunger are growing at a time when worries about the sustainability of natural resources are increasing. Population growth and increased affluence in some parts of the globe will require that we more than double world food production by 2050 to keep pace. At the same time, to address environmental concerns, we will have to harvest that food from roughly the same amount of land that is in production today. The accessibility and availability of food deeply affects the health of populations. Childhood malnutrition has lifelong consequences for the productivity of individuals and nations. Poverty denies opportunity to the world\'s young people and breeds extremism and instability that spills over borders. It is not surprising that the CIA has long tracked and analyzed global food supplies as an indicator of potential conflict. There is probably not a person in this room who would disagree that development is critical for U.S. national security and that the alleviation of poverty and hunger is a key component. This is a sentiment that is shared in most parts of our government, including the Department of Defense. But even though the importance of advancing development goals is evident, constructing the most efficient, accountable, and transparent means for achieving those goals is complex and challenging. Differences of opinion exist with regard to who should be performing development functions and how these activities should be integrated into our broader foreign policy efforts. We have not reached a consensus within our government on who should be doing what, where, when and why.'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'3684 - C05766548.txt','NYT OpEd on economic opportunities in HaitiFYI ? this has been in the pipeline for a while, but I understand that I am not allowed to write further articles under the terms of my USG hire. Best wishes Jean-Louis New York Times, January 29, 2010 OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR uilding Haiti\'s Economy, One Mango at a Time By PAUL COLLIER and JEAN-LOUIS WARNHOLZ IN an astonishing outpouring of generosity, nearly half of American households have donated money to help Haiti recover from the recent earthquake. The United States government and other governments around the world, for their part, have sent thousands of relief workers and have pledged 5$i billion so far. But Haitians need something more fundamental than relief from the present situation they need jobs that they can count on for years ahead. For this, the private business sector is essential. Luckily, business leaders are meeting now in Davos, Switzerland, and Haiti is prominent on their agenda. Haiti is by far the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and yet it need not be so, because unexploited economic opportunities abound there. Some of the best mangoes in the world grow in Haiti ? though too many of them rot, offshore from the world\'s largest market, for want of adequate roads and well-governed ports. Excellent coffee is grown in the Haitian mountains, but much of it is sold informally across the border to coffee producers in the Dominican Republic, who reap most of the profits. Haiti also has many qualities attractive to tourists: a warm climate magnificent white- sand beaches and turquoise water Tortuga, the famous pirate island off the northern','NYT OpEd on economic opportunities in HaitiFYI ? this has been in the pipeline for a while, but I understand that I am not allowed to write further articles under the terms of my USG hire. Best wishes Jean-Louis New York Times, January 29, 2010 OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR uilding Haiti\'s Economy, One Mango at a Time By PAUL COLLIER and JEAN-LOUIS WARNHOLZ IN an astonishing outpouring of generosity, nearly half of American households have donated money to help Haiti recover from the recent earthquake. The United States government and other governments around the world, for their part, have sent thousands of relief workers and have pledged 5$i billion so far. But Haitians need something more fundamental than relief from the present situation; they need jobs that they can count on for years ahead. For this, the private business sector is essential. Luckily, business leaders are meeting now in Davos, Switzerland, and Haiti is prominent on their agenda. Haiti is by far the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and yet it need not be so, because unexploited economic opportunities abound there. Some of the best mangoes in the world grow in Haiti ? though too many of them rot, offshore from the world\'s largest market, for want of adequate roads and well-governed ports. Excellent coffee is grown in the Haitian mountains, but much of it is sold informally across the border to coffee producers in the Dominican Republic, who reap most of the profits. Haiti also has many qualities attractive to tourists: a warm climate; magnificent white- sand beaches and turquoise water; Tortuga, the famous pirate island off the northern'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'3695 - C05766563.txt','Haiti: More great work by Katie StantonHere is text Haiti\'s earthquake devastated not only lives, but whatever emergency services the barely functioning government had to offer. However, in less than seven days, a makeshift version of 911 sprung to life. It\'s a striking story of how a few tech-savvy social entrepreneurs, receptive ears in the U.S. government and hundreds of Haitian Creole-speaking strangers crowdsourced from around the world were able to help people on the ground get food or medical attention. Hours after the earthquake struck Port au Prince, 23-year-old Josh Nesbit (pictured right), who heads a non-profit delivering health care in Sub-Saharan Africa through mobile phones, thought that an SMS gateway would be critical in Haiti. He sent a tweet out asking for help. A Cameroonian managing a startup incubator in Africa, Jean Francis Ahanda, responded mentioning that a contact, Jean-Marc Castera, was headed to the command center of the Caribbean\'s largest wireless carrier Digicel that day. Within three days, they had co-opted a shortcode, 4636, that had been used for weather information in Haiti. They rushed to get several other partners like Ushahidi, which provides an open-source platform for tracking crisis communications, and Google on board. A non-profit that specializes in using technology for disaster relief, Instedd, built an emergency information system using the shortcode. On a very late Saturday night, a cobbled-together team of a half-dozen organizations or so launched \'4636\' as an emergency number. They started publicizing it on the ground in Haiti through radio stations. Haitians could text the number with messages about injuries, people trapped under rubble or reports of missing people. Some of them are desperate: My name is J my brother is working in Unicef and I live in C 11 A I have 2 people that is still alive under the building still ! Send Help! Two San Francisco-based startups, Crowdf lower and Samasource, came','Haiti: More great work by Katie StantonHere is text Haiti\'s earthquake devastated not only lives, but whatever emergency services the barely functioning government had to offer. However, in less than seven days, a makeshift version of 911 sprung to life. It\'s a striking story of how a few tech-savvy social entrepreneurs, receptive ears in the U.S. government and hundreds of Haitian Creole-speaking strangers crowdsourced from around the world were able to help people on the ground get food or medical attention. Hours after the earthquake struck Port au Prince, 23-year-old Josh Nesbit (pictured right), who heads a non-profit delivering health care in Sub-Saharan Africa through mobile phones, thought that an SMS gateway would be critical in Haiti. He sent a tweet out asking for help. A Cameroonian managing a startup incubator in Africa, Jean Francis Ahanda, responded mentioning that a contact, Jean-Marc Castera, was headed to the command center of the Caribbean\'s largest wireless carrier Digicel that day. Within three days, they had co-opted a shortcode, 4636, that had been used for weather information in Haiti. They rushed to get several other partners like Ushahidi, which provides an open-source platform for tracking crisis communications, and Google on board. A non-profit that specializes in using technology for disaster relief, Instedd, built an emergency information system using the shortcode. On a very late Saturday night, a cobbled-together team of a half-dozen organizations or so launched \'4636\' as an emergency number. They started publicizing it on the ground in Haiti through radio stations. Haitians could text the number with messages about injuries, people trapped under rubble or reports of missing people. Some of them are desperate: \"My name is J my brother is working in Unicef and I live in C 11 A I have 2 people that is still alive under the building still ! Send Help!\" Two San Francisco-based startups, Crowdf lower and Samasource, came'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'3698 - C05766569.txt','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableWill give some thought and pass along any names I can think of. Jm B5 I get back the morning of February 9 and will be in the office that afternoon. I\'ll email you and Lona a copy of my schedule. Walter Douglas and Dan Sreebney have been working with me on Haiti. Walter is in California for Victoria DeLongh\'s funeral and will be back in the office Tuesday. He has been working closely with Dan Smith on the Haiti initiative. Let me know if there is anything you need me to do from here. When will you be back so we can catch up? Also who is your right hand on all of these initiatives? I\'m copying Lona so she can work w your office for a time. Thx. Had a great conversation with Doug Hattaway Will fill you in when I see you. Also working with Amb Pascual on a new strategy for Mexicom That\'s the result of your leadership and a new model of engagement w our own people. Onward! Our Posts at work. -- VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au-Prince): Better with them, impossible without. --CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition... In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group. -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableWill give some thought and pass along any names I can think of. Jm B5 I get back the morning of February 9 and will be in the office that afternoon. I\'ll email you and Lona a copy of my schedule. Walter Douglas and Dan Sreebney have been working with me on Haiti. Walter is in California for Victoria DeLongh\'s funeral and will be back in the office Tuesday. He has been working closely with Dan Smith on the Haiti initiative. Let me know if there is anything you need me to do from here. When will you be back so we can catch up? Also who is your right hand on all of these initiatives? I\'m copying Lona so she can work w your office for a time. Thx. Had a great conversation with Doug Hattaway Will fill you in when I see you. Also working with Amb Pascual on a new strategy for Mexicom That\'s the result of your leadership and a new model of engagement w our own people. Onward! Our Posts at work. -- VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au-Prince): \"Better with them, impossible without.\" --CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition... In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group.\" -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): \"In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.\"'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'3707 - C05766585.txt','Haiti tentsFyi HRC will surely follow up but Kouchner raised again the need for 200k tents and said France only has 1k to send. Assume you\'re all over this, but fyi.','Haiti tentsFyi HRC will surely follow up but Kouchner raised again the need for 200k tents and said France only has 1k to send. Assume you\'re all over this, but fyi.'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'3714 - C05766604.txt','4636 and state getting a lot of good press -- now in the GuardianFyi http://www.guardian.co.uldnews/datab1og/2010/jan/29/haiti-crowdsourcing Even has a screen shot of dipnote! How to Friday: How to build a crisis reporting system Developers, technologists and volunteers around the world came together to build a crisis reporting for Haiti. Here\'s how they did it ? Comments (1) ? Buzz up! Digg it The Ushahidi crowdsourced crisis reporting in Haiti Technologists around the world came together and rapidly built a system for Haitians to request help in the wake of devastating earthquake. Using the internet to organise themselves, developers, communications experts and humanitarian organisations created a system to gather emergency requests using text messages that won praise from emergency officials and support from the US State Department. Hours after the quake, Josh Nesbit, who heads up a non-profit using mobile phones to help deliver medical care in Africa, heads sent this tweet: Reaching out to FrontlineSMS users in #Haiti with hopes of establishing local SMS gateway for http://haiti.ushahidi.com','4636 and state getting a lot of good press -- now in the GuardianFyi http://www.guardian.co.uldnews/datab1og/2010/jan/29/haiti-crowdsourcing Even has a screen shot of dipnote! How to Friday: How to build a crisis reporting system Developers, technologists and volunteers around the world came together to build a crisis reporting for Haiti. Here\'s how they did it ? Comments (1) ? Buzz up! Digg it The Ushahidi crowdsourced crisis reporting in Haiti Technologists around the world came together and rapidly built a system for Haitians to request help in the wake of devastating earthquake. Using the internet to organise themselves, developers, communications experts and humanitarian organisations created a system to gather emergency requests using text messages that won praise from emergency officials and support from the US State Department. Hours after the quake, Josh Nesbit, who heads up a non-profit using mobile phones to help deliver medical care in Africa, heads sent this tweet: Reaching out to FrontlineSMS users in #Haiti with hopes of establishing local SMS gateway for http://haiti.ushahidi.com'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'3723 - C05766622.txt','When do you want to talk today or tomorrow?Sorry - been on calls all day re coordination for haiti How about 8am or 830am sun? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','When do you want to talk today or tomorrow?Sorry - been on calls all day re coordination for haiti How about 8am or 830am sun? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'3732 - C05766635.txt','10 AmCits arrested with 33 children, headed to DR. Now under arrest in Port au 10 AmCits arrested with 33 children, headed to DR. Now under arrest in Port au Prince 10 AmCits arrested with 33 orphansPrince Attachments: nIcrhaitianorphanrescuemission.pdf Heads up - will forward more as known I am seeking more information about this but want to let you know before the 5pm call that 10 Amcits were reportedly arrested by Haitian police near the DR border with 33 Haitian children whom they reportedly planned to take to an orphanage they are establishing in the DR. They are currently under arrest at a PAP police station or, according to one report, at the Justice Building near the airport. The whereabouts of the children is unknown. The group is called the New Life Children Refuge America Organization (NLCR). Bill Bistransky found the attached Plan of Action(P0A) on their web site when he googled that name. As he notes, either today\'s arrest is their second run into Haiti to get children, or their original schedule is off. Michele Consular Affairs was notified by the Embassy duty officer in Santo Domingo of the arrest of 10 Amcits from Idaho by Haitian police. They were attempting to take 33 \'orphans\' to Santo Domingo for the stated purpose of establishing an orphanage to care for the children. The Americans are in the custody of the Haitian police. We have no information about the whereabouts of the 33 orphans. Joleen Schweitzer','10 AmCits arrested with 33 children, headed to DR. Now under arrest in Port au 10 AmCits arrested with 33 children, headed to DR. Now under arrest in Port au Prince 10 AmCits arrested with 33 orphansPrince Attachments: nIcrhaitianorphanrescuemission.pdf Heads up - will forward more as known I am seeking more information about this but want to let you know before the 5pm call that 10 Amcits were reportedly arrested by Haitian police near the DR border with 33 Haitian children whom they reportedly planned to take to an orphanage they are establishing in the DR. They are currently under arrest at a PAP police station or, according to one report, at \"the Justice Building near the airport.\" The whereabouts of the children is unknown. The group is called the New Life Children Refuge America Organization (NLCR). Bill Bistransky found the attached \"Plan of Action\"(P0A) on their web site when he googled that name. As he notes, either today\'s arrest is their second run into Haiti to get children, or their original schedule is off. Michele Consular Affairs was notified by the Embassy duty officer in Santo Domingo of the arrest of 10 Amcits from Idaho by Haitian police. They were attempting to take 33 \'orphans\' to Santo Domingo for the stated purpose of establishing an orphanage to care for the children. The Americans are in the custody of the Haitian police. We have no information about the whereabouts of the 33 orphans. Joleen Schweitzer'),(7.561989486006684,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,2,'3738 - C05766648.txt','(AP) Haiti PM: U.S. Baptists knew removing kids was wrongfyi PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) - Haiti\'s prime minister says it\'s clear to him that the 10 U.S. Baptists who tried to take 33 Haitian children out of the quake-ravaged country knew what they were doing was wrong. Prime Minister Max Bellerive also tells The Associated Press his country is open to having the Americans tried in the United States. Bellerive says some of the children have parents who are alive. The government is attempting to locate them. He says a judicial system needs to determine whether the Americans were acting in good faith, as they claim, or are child traffickers. The Americans are mostly from Idaho. They have been held since being arrested January 29 trying to enter the Dominican Republic with the children. Justin Deyo S/ES-0 Operations Specialist 202-647-1512','(AP) Haiti PM: U.S. Baptists knew removing kids was wrongfyi PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) - Haiti\'s prime minister says it\'s clear to him that the 10 U.S. Baptists who tried to take 33 Haitian children out of the quake-ravaged country \"knew what they were doing was wrong.\" Prime Minister Max Bellerive also tells The Associated Press his country is open to having the Americans tried in the United States. Bellerive says some of the children have parents who are alive. The government is attempting to locate them. He says a judicial system needs to determine whether the Americans were acting in good faith, as they claim, or are child traffickers. The Americans are mostly from Idaho. They have been held since being arrested January 29 trying to enter the Dominican Republic with the children. Justin Deyo S/ES-0 Operations Specialist 202-647-1512'),(3.780994743003342,3.780994743003342,2500,'Haiti',57,1,'3748 - C05766666.txt','update on 10 arresteesHere is info received from TF1, much of it not yet confirmed. TF1 is calling wife of arrestee in Idaho and NLCR rep in Cabrete, DR. Resending as I got non-deliverable messages CA TF-1 Representative TF5 rec\'d a call from in the justice building near the airport. reporting about 10 arrestees. Says they are currently I called Driver (wife of arrestee He gave me these contact numbers: Group also called Haiti Sharing Jesus Ministry, Inc. Orphanage run by Haitian priest Church from Meridien, Idaho already supported this orphanage. contacted Idaho church and said that he could no longer care for the children. The group had already started construction of an orphanage in Cabrete(sp) in the DR. The plan was to take the children to Cabrete and house them in a hotel the group had rented until the orphanage was complete. They were arrested at the border, waiting for permission for the DR consulate to take the children into the DR. It is not clear if they were seeking permission to remove the children form Haiti. states that the 10 have been sentenced for kidnapping. A asked if meant charged, but he said sentenced.','update on 10 arresteesHere is info received from TF1, much of it not yet confirmed. TF1 is calling wife of arrestee in Idaho and NLCR rep in Cabrete, DR. Resending as I got non-deliverable messages CA TF-1 Representative TF5 rec\'d a call from in the justice building near the airport. reporting about 10 arrestees. Says they are currently I called Driver (wife of arrestee He gave me these contact numbers: Group also called Haiti Sharing Jesus Ministry, Inc. Orphanage run by Haitian priest Church from Meridien, Idaho already supported this orphanage. contacted Idaho church and said that he could no longer care for the children. The group had already started construction of an orphanage in Cabrete(sp) in the DR. The plan was to take the children to Cabrete and house them in a hotel the group had rented until the orphanage was complete. They were arrested at the border, waiting for permission for the DR consulate to take the children into the DR. It is not clear if they were seeking permission to remove the children form Haiti. states that the 10 have been \"sentenced\" for kidnapping. A asked if meant charged, but he said sentenced.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Haitian_diaspora',1,1,'3430 - C05766030.txt','URGENT: Friends of Haiti TeleconferenceCheryl needs to address Please see attached additional information and question from Canadian government prior to this afternoon\'s 1300 phone call. Specifically, the Canadian government is asking whether the Secretary could come to Montreal for the GOC\'s prep donors meeting the evening of 1/23 or morning of 1/24? [Note: Montreal has world\'s second largest Haitian diaspora, hence location.] WHA would recommend participation if at all possible. Thank you, Roberta Good morning Roberta! Congratulations on a successful visit by the Secretary of State. We are looking forward to this afternoon\'s teleconference. After opening remarks, Minister Cannon will ask Prime Minister Bellerive to speak and the UN (we may only have DPKO LeRoy on line due to visit of Sec Gen to Haiti). He will then ask FM Amorim and Sec State Clinton to provide their views on the situation and then open the floor to Kouchner and others. Response has been good and most will be represented at FM level (Mexico/Espinosa may still be in flight from Japan, and Argentina and Costa Rica will be Vice-Ministers). There is as well agreement in principle to begin laying the groundwork for a broader Donors Conference on Reconstruction and our offer to host a preparatory meeting on January 25th has been well received. However, early indications are that the EU has a conflict as they have their General Relations and Foreign Relations meetings scheduled for that day. As the EU would be essential for such a meeting we are scrambling to look for alternative dates. Given the momentum we would rather go earlier than later. Minister Cannon would be available to host this on the weekend of the 23-24th of January (dinner on the 23rd, meeting on the morning of the 24th). However, I believe that Ambassador','URGENT: Friends of Haiti TeleconferenceCheryl needs to address Please see attached additional information and question from Canadian government prior to this afternoon\'s 1300 phone call. Specifically, the Canadian government is asking whether the Secretary could come to Montreal for the GOC\'s \"prep\" donors meeting the evening of 1/23 or morning of 1/24? [Note: Montreal has world\'s second largest Haitian diaspora, hence location.] WHA would recommend participation if at all possible. Thank you, Roberta Good morning Roberta! Congratulations on a successful visit by the Secretary of State. We are looking forward to this afternoon\'s teleconference. After opening remarks, Minister Cannon will ask Prime Minister Bellerive to speak and the UN (we may only have DPKO LeRoy on line due to visit of Sec Gen to Haiti). He will then ask FM Amorim and Sec State Clinton to provide their views on the situation and then open the floor to Kouchner and others. Response has been good and most will be represented at FM level (Mexico/Espinosa may still be in flight from Japan, and Argentina and Costa Rica will be Vice-Ministers). There is as well agreement in principle to begin laying the groundwork for a broader Donors Conference on Reconstruction and our offer to host a preparatory meeting on January 25th has been well received. However, early indications are that the EU has a conflict as they have their General Relations and Foreign Relations meetings scheduled for that day. As the EU would be essential for such a meeting we are scrambling to look for alternative dates. Given the momentum we would rather go earlier than later. Minister Cannon would be available to host this on the weekend of the 23-24th of January (dinner on the 23rd, meeting on the morning of the 24th). However, I believe that Ambassador'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Half-mast',1,1,'2825 - C05764540.txt','Flag at half mastFYI Hi Pat. Cheryl would like the flag here at State to be flown at half mast in honor of Ted Kennedy. Thanks. Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633','Flag at half mastFYI Hi Pat. Cheryl would like the flag here at State to be flown at half mast in honor of Ted Kennedy. Thanks. Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Halloween',2,1,'1565 - C05761370.txt','Your bossWow! Tell dd I was really flattered and Happy Halloween from Abu Dhabi! Look at you getting big praise ? I don\'t even get that! Hey, Meant to tell you this morning.... Thought your boss said some gutsy, and needed, things to say about Pakistan yesterday. And by btw, she looked great in that blue outfit. dd','Your bossWow! Tell dd I was really flattered and Happy Halloween from Abu Dhabi! Look at you getting big praise ? I don\'t even get that! Hey, Meant to tell you this morning.... Thought your boss said some gutsy, and needed, things to say about Pakistan yesterday. And by btw, she looked great in that blue outfit. dd'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Halloween',2,1,'3154 - C05765145.txt','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately, the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. I think we should ... get on it and get with it. It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an unprecedented offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli restraint in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, unprecedented, even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan falls far short of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it unprecedented, which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah you stand there guardedly optimistic in public in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. \"We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately,\" the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. \"I think we should ... get on it and get with it.\" It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an \"unprecedented\" offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli \"restraint\" in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, \"unprecedented,\" even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan \"falls far short\" of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it \"unprecedented,\" which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East; clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah; you stand there \"guardedly optimistic\" in public; in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Hal_(group)',2,1,'1644 - C05761516.txt','UNHRCJake: Can you getline travelling to get you high side materials for hrc. We also need a quote for inclusion from her. Cdm Cheryl, Tonight I will also send you on the high side the package which has been cleared by DRL, 10, H, L, S/P and D front offices. Thanks. Hi All, Pasted below is the press statement as it stands. I have spoken with Gordon Duguid to give him a head\'s up and will touch base with him first thing in the AM. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman DRAFT FOR REVIEW 2009/xxx March XX, .2009 2R Cheryl - 1 understand from Susan that you and she both received word that a decision has finally been made. We have gotten cleared around the building this evening a package with terrific help from 10 and DRL of a press statement, talking points and a cable notifying posts of the decision. NSC has cleared as well. We will not launch until tomorrow at 2:00. As part of the launch plan NSC has asked that we use quotes from Secretary Clinton and Ambassador Rice in the press statement. We would like to work with whoever is appropriate (Jake and Robert?) traveling with the Secretary to get a one sentence quote for the statement. Jennifer Simon on our staff will email you the draft statement shortly. Please let us know with whom we should follow up as we want to ensure we preserve the close hold nature of this process. Thanks - Erica (P.S. Ops has left a message for you as well from me - this is the topic - feel free to call anytime if you\'d prefer discussing).','UNHRCJake: Can you getline travelling to get you high side materials for hrc. We also need a quote for inclusion from her. Cdm Cheryl, Tonight I will also send you on the high side the package which has been cleared by DRL, 10, H, L, S/P and D front offices. Thanks. Hi All, Pasted below is the press statement as it stands. I have spoken with Gordon Duguid to give him a head\'s up and will touch base with him first thing in the AM. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman DRAFT FOR REVIEW 2009/xxx March XX, .2009 2R Cheryl - 1 understand from Susan that you and she both received word that a decision has finally been made. We have gotten cleared around the building this evening a package with terrific help from 10 and DRL of a press statement, talking points and a cable notifying posts of the decision. NSC has cleared as well. We will not launch until tomorrow at 2:00. As part of the launch plan NSC has asked that we use quotes from Secretary Clinton and Ambassador Rice in the press statement. We would like to work with whoever is appropriate (Jake and Robert?) traveling with the Secretary to get a one sentence quote for the statement. Jennifer Simon on our staff will email you the draft statement shortly. Please let us know with whom we should follow up as we want to ensure we preserve the close hold nature of this process. Thanks - Erica (P.S. Ops has left a message for you as well from me - this is the topic - feel free to call anytime if you\'d prefer discussing).'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Hal_(group)',2,1,'1646 - C05761523.txt','UNHRCJake--if you have this, pis bring to me. Thx. Jake: Can you get line travelling to get you high side materials for hrc. We also need a quote for inclusion from her. Cdm Cheryl, Tonight I will also send you on the high side the package which has been cleared by DRL, 10, H, L, S/P and D front offices. Thanks. Hi All, Pasted below is the press statement as it stands. I have spoken with Gordon Duguid to give him a head\'s up and will touch base with him first thing in the AM. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman 35 Cheryl - I understand from Susan that you and she both received word that a decision has finally been made. We have gotten cleared around the building this evening a package with terrific help from 10 and DRL of a press statement, talking points and a cable notifying posts of the decision. NSC has cleared as well. We will not launch until tomorrow at 2:00. As part of the launch plan NSC has asked that we use quotes from Secretary Clinton and Ambassador Rice in the press statement. We would like to work with whoever is appropriate (Jake and Robert?) traveling with the Secretary to get a one sentence quote for the statement. Jennifer Simon on our staff will email you the draft statement shortly. Please let us know with whom we should follow up as we want to ensure we preserve the close hold nature of this process. Thanks - Erica (P.S. Ops has left a message for you as well from me - this is the topic - feel free to call anytime if you\'d prefer discussing). 36','UNHRCJake--if you have this, pis bring to me. Thx. Jake: Can you get line travelling to get you high side materials for hrc. We also need a quote for inclusion from her. Cdm Cheryl, Tonight I will also send you on the high side the package which has been cleared by DRL, 10, H, L, S/P and D front offices. Thanks. Hi All, \"Pasted below is the press statement as it stands. I have spoken with Gordon Duguid to give him a head\'s up and will touch base with him first thing in the AM. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman 35 Cheryl - I understand from Susan that you and she both received word that a decision has finally been made. We have gotten cleared around the building this evening a package with terrific help from 10 and DRL of a press statement, talking points and a cable notifying posts of the decision. NSC has cleared as well. We will not launch until tomorrow at 2:00. As part of the launch plan NSC has asked that we use quotes from Secretary Clinton and Ambassador Rice in the press statement. We would like to work with whoever is appropriate (Jake and Robert?) traveling with the Secretary to get a one sentence quote for the statement. Jennifer Simon on our staff will email you the draft statement shortly. Please let us know with whom we should follow up as we want to ensure we preserve the close hold nature of this process. Thanks - Erica (P.S. Ops has left a message for you as well from me - this is the topic - feel free to call anytime if you\'d prefer discussing). 36'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Hamas',6,1,'1173 - C05760448.txt','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)(U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)(U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Hamas',6,1,'1174 - C05760450.txt','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)What is Ann Lewis\'s email? (U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: 5, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)What is Ann Lewis\'s email? (U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: 5, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Hamas',6,1,'2474 - C05763811.txt','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years, Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side. U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. \"I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years,\" Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. \"This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side.\" U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing; U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, \"we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements,\" Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Hamas',6,1,'2723 - C05764338.txt','MaraJust spoke with her ? says things are pretty grim. Abbas is in very precarious shape because of a combination of Goldstone (and them handling it badly), the Hamas prisoner release, and Egypt ramming reconciliation with problematic terms. Israelis recognize in principle that he needs help, but they won\'t budge on anything.','MaraJust spoke with her ? says things are pretty grim. Abbas is in very precarious shape because of a combination of Goldstone (and them handling it badly), the Hamas prisoner release, and Egypt ramming reconciliation with problematic terms. Israelis recognize in principle that he needs help, but they won\'t budge on anything.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Hamas',6,1,'2993 - C05764842.txt','(Reuters) Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pact Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pactColleagues: Passing on this news item for your situational awareness. Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Egypt has delayed the signing of a deal to heal the rift between President Mahmoud Abbas\' Fatah movement and the rival Palestinian Islamist group Hamas because of new complications, an Egyptian official said on Friday. He cited the growing tension between Fatah and Hamas over the handling by Abbas of a U.N. report criticising the Israeli military offensive into Gaza in December and January. Cairo had slated a signing ceremony for October 25. The agreement would resolve nothing immediately but would outline steps to restore Palestinian unity. Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and Fatah dominates in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. The official told Reuters no new date was set for signing. Egypt saw it was better to delay until there is a suitable atmosphere, he said. Abbas admits his government erred in approving a U.N. decision in Geneva two weeks ago to delay action on the so-called Goldstone report, which is particularly critical of Israel for alleged war crimes during the Gaza offensive. He has reversed course and the issue was being reconsidered on Friday at a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, which Abbas requested. We are not going to let things collapse, said another Egyptian official of his country\'s lengthy mediation between the Palestinian factions which began over a year ago. We will wait until the dust settles and activate efforts again and I hope that will be very soon. The deal would postpone Palestinian presidential and parliamentarian elections until June 28, 2010. Fatah has signed it and this week Abbas announced that if Hamas did not sign he would go ahead with elections in January as called for by the constitution. It is unclear how Fatah would be able to hold a full election since Hamas has vowed to block voting in Gaza if the ballot was scheduled without its agreement.','(Reuters) Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pact Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pactColleagues: Passing on this news item for your situational awareness. Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Egypt has delayed the signing of a deal to heal the rift between President Mahmoud Abbas\' Fatah movement and the rival Palestinian Islamist group Hamas because of \"new complications\", an Egyptian official said on Friday. He cited the growing tension between Fatah and Hamas over the handling by Abbas of a U.N. report criticising the Israeli military offensive into Gaza in December and January. Cairo had slated a signing ceremony for October 25. The agreement would resolve nothing immediately but would outline steps to restore Palestinian unity. Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and Fatah dominates in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. The official told Reuters no new date was set for signing. \"Egypt saw it was better to delay until there is a suitable atmosphere,\" he said. Abbas admits his government erred in approving a U.N. decision in Geneva two weeks ago to delay action on the so-called Goldstone report, which is particularly critical of Israel for alleged war crimes during the Gaza offensive. He has reversed course and the issue was being reconsidered on Friday at a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, which Abbas requested. \"We are not going to let things collapse,\" said another Egyptian official of his country\'s lengthy mediation between the Palestinian factions which began over a year ago. \"We will wait until the dust settles and activate efforts again and I hope that will be very soon.\" The deal would postpone Palestinian presidential and parliamentarian elections until June 28, 2010. Fatah has signed it and this week Abbas announced that if Hamas did not sign he would go ahead with elections in January as called for by the constitution. It is unclear how Fatah would be able to hold a full election since Hamas has vowed to block voting in Gaza if the ballot was scheduled without its agreement.'),(12.064573083253274,6.032286541626637,2500,'Hamas',6,2,'3229 - C05765673.txt','Gaza militants agree to halt rocket fire (AP)See below for a report that Hamas is announcing that militants will stop launching rockets from Gaza into Southern Israel. Colleagues: Ops is transmitting this press ticker for your situational awareness. Greg Macris, Senior Watch Officer GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - (AP) Palestinian militants in Gaza have agreed to stop firing rockets into southern Israel. Hamas announced the agreement this evening, saying it\'s intended to prevent Israeli retaliation and give Gaza residents more stability. Hamas\' interior minister says it should make it easier for residents to rebuild the infrastructure that was destroyed in last winter\'s war with Israel. Hamas has mostly refrained from firing rockets since Israel\'s three-week offensive ended in January. Some Gaza militant groups have continued with rocket attacks since the end of the war, but they\'ve been far less frequent. The latest came this morning, but it caused no injuries. A small faction affiliated with al- Qaida claimed responsibility.','Gaza militants agree to halt rocket fire (AP)See below for a report that Hamas is announcing that militants will stop launching rockets from Gaza into Southern Israel. Colleagues: Ops is transmitting this press ticker for your situational awareness. Greg Macris, Senior Watch Officer GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - (AP) Palestinian militants in Gaza have agreed to stop firing rockets into southern Israel. Hamas announced the agreement this evening, saying it\'s intended to prevent Israeli retaliation and give Gaza residents more stability. Hamas\' interior minister says it should make it easier for residents to rebuild the infrastructure that was destroyed in last winter\'s war with Israel. Hamas has mostly refrained from firing rockets since Israel\'s three-week offensive ended in January. Some Gaza militant groups have continued with rocket attacks since the end of the war, but they\'ve been far less frequent. The latest came this morning, but it caused no injuries. A small faction affiliated with al- Qaida claimed responsibility.'),(11.253642867034545,5.626821433517272,2500,'Hamid_Karzai',9,2,'1413 - C05761120.txt','Fyi before karzai callThis news just broke. Karzai call is at noon. Challenger withdraws from race to unseat Afghan president KABUL (Reuters) ? One of the top candidates expected to bid to unseat Afghan President Karzai withdrew abruptly from the election race, dealing a blow to opposition hopes of fielding a contender with a broad enough base to win. Gul Agha Sherzai, popular governor of Nangarhar Province and a former anti-Soviet guerrilla commander, had been in talks to head up a broad opposition ticket with two vice presidential candidates that would span ethnic lines. But he told a news conference that he had met Karzai and had been persuaded not to run.','Fyi before karzai callThis news just broke. Karzai call is at noon. Challenger withdraws from race to unseat Afghan president KABUL (Reuters) ? One of the top candidates expected to bid to unseat Afghan President Karzai withdrew abruptly from the election race, dealing a blow to opposition hopes of fielding a contender with a broad enough base to win. Gul Agha Sherzai, popular governor of Nangarhar Province and a former anti-Soviet guerrilla commander, had been in talks to head up a broad opposition ticket with two vice presidential candidates that would span ethnic lines. But he told a news conference that he had met Karzai and had been persuaded not to run.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Hamid_Karzai',9,1,'2595 - C05764092.txt','Low turnout seen in Afghan election 26 killedLow turnout seen in Afghan election 26 killed KABUL (AP) Millions of Afghans defied threats Thursday to cast ballots in the country\'s second national elections since Taliban rule, but turnout appeared weaker this time because of continuing violence, fear and disenchantment. In much of the Taliban\'s southern strongholds, many people did not dare to vote, bolstering the hopes of President Hamid Karzai\'s chief rival. At least 26 people were killed in election-related violence, fewer than had been feared. Officials began counting millions of ballots as soon as the polls closed at 5 p.m. after a one-hour extension. First preliminary results weren\'t expected for several days, and some major candidates were already alleging fraud. A top election official, Zekria Barakzai, told The Associated Press that he estimated 40 to 50 percent of the country\'s 15 million registered voters cast ballots far lower than the 70 percent who voted in the presidential election in 2004. Andrea &keg Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','Low turnout seen in Afghan election; 26 killedLow turnout seen in Afghan election; 26 killed KABUL (AP) Millions of Afghans defied threats Thursday to cast ballots in the country\'s second national elections since Taliban rule, but turnout appeared weaker this time because of continuing violence, fear and disenchantment. In much of the Taliban\'s southern strongholds, many people did not dare to vote, bolstering the hopes of President Hamid Karzai\'s chief rival. At least 26 people were killed in election-related violence, fewer than had been feared. Officials began counting millions of ballots as soon as the polls closed at 5 p.m. after a one-hour extension. First preliminary results weren\'t expected for several days, and some major candidates were already alleging fraud. A top election official, Zekria Barakzai, told The Associated Press that he estimated 40 to 50 percent of the country\'s 15 million registered voters cast ballots far lower than the 70 percent who voted in the presidential election in 2004. Andrea &keg Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Hamid_Karzai',9,1,'2624 - C05764137.txt','(Reuters) Karzai rival claims he has half of Afghan voteKABUL, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai\'s chief rival Abdullah Abdullah said on Friday initial election results showed he had more than half of the vote needed to win in the first round and accused Karzai\'s camp of vote tampering. nc','(Reuters) Karzai rival claims he has half of Afghan voteKABUL, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai\'s chief rival Abdullah Abdullah said on Friday initial election results showed he had more than half of the vote needed to win in the first round and accused Karzai\'s camp of vote tampering. nc'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Hamid_Karzai',9,1,'2715 - C05764318.txt','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away. Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told \"none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away.\" Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Hamid_Karzai',9,1,'2765 - C05764433.txt','(Reuters) OBAMA SAYS SPOKE TO KARZAI, CONGRATULATED HIM ON DECISION TO HOLD RUN-OFFIgor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(Reuters) OBAMA SAYS SPOKE TO KARZAI, CONGRATULATED HIM ON DECISION TO HOLD RUN-OFFIgor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Hamid_Karzai',9,1,'2896 - C05764655.txt','(Reuters) Partial results show Karzai winning Afghan pollKABUL (Reuters) - Partial results issued September 8 for last month\'s Afghan presidential election gave incumbent Hamid Karzai 54.1 percent of the vote, the first time he has been shown with enough votes to win in a single round. The results, announced by the Independent Election Commission with 91.6 percent of polling stations tallied, gave Karzai\'s main rival Abdullah Abdullah 28.3 percent of the vote. 174','(Reuters) Partial results show Karzai winning Afghan pollKABUL (Reuters) - Partial results issued September 8 for last month\'s Afghan presidential election gave incumbent Hamid Karzai 54.1 percent of the vote, the first time he has been shown with enough votes to win in a single round. The results, announced by the Independent Election Commission with 91.6 percent of polling stations tallied, gave Karzai\'s main rival Abdullah Abdullah 28.3 percent of the vote. 174'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Hamid_Karzai',9,1,'3383 - C05765933.txt','KarzaiThe below is from Karl Eikenberry, who recommends you call Karzai. Richard wrote in to second what Karl wrote. Recommended talking points:','KarzaiThe below is from Karl Eikenberry, who recommends you call Karzai. Richard wrote in to second what Karl wrote. Recommended talking points:'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Hamid_Karzai',9,1,'3567 - C05766254.txt','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Hamid_Karzai',9,1,'3628 - C05766418.txt','NYT Piece on Eikenberry CablesThe leaking of classified material is a breach not only of trust, it is I WI also a breach of the law. In either event, we should seek a full investigation and send a deterrent message to the community that this type of security breach is unacceptable and seriously jeopardizes our national interest. Can you advise what have been steps taken in the past in these types of matters as I would like to ensure we take agressive action. Cdm FYI, there is a just released story on the front page of NYTimes.com that re-prints in full Amb. Eikenberry\'s November 2009 Cables (full story pasted below): http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/26/worldiasia/26strategy.html?hp and http://documents.nytimes.com/eikenberry-s-memos-on-the-strategy-in-afghanistan?hp#p=1 January 26,2010 U.S. Envoy\'s Cables Show Concerns on Afghan War Plans By ERIC SCHMITT WASHINGTON ? The United States ambassador in Kabul warned his superiors here in November that President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan is not an adequate strategic partner and continues to shun responsibility for any sovereign burden, according to a','NYT Piece on Eikenberry CablesThe leaking of classified material is a breach not only of trust, it is I WI also a breach of the law. In either event, we should seek a full investigation and send a deterrent message to the community that this type of security breach is unacceptable and seriously jeopardizes our national interest. Can you advise what have been steps taken in the past in these types of matters as I would like to ensure we take agressive action. Cdm FYI, there is a just released story on the front page of NYTimes.com that re-prints in full Amb. Eikenberry\'s November 2009 Cables (full story pasted below): http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/26/worldiasia/26strategy.html?hp and http://documents.nytimes.com/eikenberry-s-memos-on-the-strategy-in-afghanistan?hp#p=1 January 26,2010 U.S. Envoy\'s Cables Show Concerns on Afghan War Plans By ERIC SCHMITT WASHINGTON ? The United States ambassador in Kabul warned his superiors here in November that President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan \"is not an adequate strategic partner\" and \"continues to shun responsibility for any sovereign burden,\" according to a'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Hamilton,_Ohio',2,1,'2828 - C05764544.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Hamilton,_Ohio',2,1,'2831 - C05764547.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hand_grenade',1,1,'243 - C05739846.txt','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards $130 million for diplomatic security personnel and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards; $130 million for diplomatic security personnel; and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Hanging',3,1,'162 - C05739752.txt','tick tock on libya tidc todc on libyaHere is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish, let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14 ? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with TNC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NA TO civilian protection mission.','tick tock on libya tidc todc on libyaHere is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish, let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14 ? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with TNC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NA TO civilian protection mission.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Hanging',3,1,'165 - C05739755.txt','tick tock on libya FIN: tick tock on libyaPis print for me. Here is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish. let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March -- IIRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representatiye to Benghazi','tick tock on libya FIN: tick tock on libyaPis print for me. Here is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish. let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March -- IIRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representatiye to Benghazi'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Hanging',3,1,'268 - C05739876.txt','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and all necessary measures - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and \"all necessary measures\" - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hannah_Montana_Forever',1,1,'1867 - C05762328.txt','QuestionsThanks, Hillary. I\'m attaching the CV of and have also sent it to Jake. I\'d have loved to attend the B6 India lunch, but I\'ve got a long-standing working lunch with the Managing Global Insecurity project at Brookings that Carlos Pascual set up and has been leading. Tom Pickering, Tim Wirth, Chet Crocker, Esther Brimmer, and various other such will be there, and I can\'t pull out (my office had passed this word to yours). I\'m so pleased you\'re going to India. It was your trip to the region, with Chelsea, in 95 that established the momentum for Bill\'s. I\'ll always remember you talk (with slide show) at State after you returned. I\'ll send you tomorrow my book Engaging India now that you\'re re- engaging them. Hard work ahead of on non-pro, as you know. Hope to see you before long. I\'m taking to Italy B6 and Turkey for two weeks next Saturday. Warmest regards, Strobe Strobe--I would love the name of the young man. Just send to me and I will circulate. Will you be coming to our India lunch tomorrow? H also, I\'ve got great young guy (30ish) to suggest for the assistant position if you\'re interested in someone of huge promise and total dedication and immense intelligence again, don\'t know whether to do this one with you directly or with jake or Cheryl Are you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Just arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Cheryl or Jake on that one. & dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- I\'ve seen twice running and walking in front of my house, once \\A/ and sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary','QuestionsThanks, Hillary. I\'m attaching the CV of and have also sent it to Jake. I\'d have loved to attend the B6 India lunch, but I\'ve got a long-standing working lunch with the \"Managing Global Insecurity\" project at Brookings that Carlos Pascual set up and has been leading. Tom Pickering, Tim Wirth, Chet Crocker, Esther Brimmer, and various other such will be there, and I can\'t pull out (my office had passed this word to yours). I\'m so pleased you\'re going to India. It was your trip to the region, with Chelsea, in 95 that established the momentum for Bill\'s. I\'ll always remember you talk (with slide show) at State after you returned. I\'ll send you tomorrow my book \"Engaging India\" now that you\'re re- engaging them. Hard work ahead of on non-pro, as you know. Hope to see you before long. I\'m taking to Italy B6 and Turkey for two weeks next Saturday. Warmest regards, Strobe Strobe--I would love the name of the young man. Just send to me and I will circulate. Will you be coming to our India lunch tomorrow? H also, I\'ve got great young guy (30ish) to suggest for the assistant position if you\'re interested in someone of huge promise and total dedication and immense intelligence again, don\'t know whether to do this one with you directly or with jake or Cheryl Are you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Just arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Cheryl or Jake on that one. & dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- I\'ve seen twice running and walking in front of my house, once \\A/ and sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hanna_Nooni',1,1,'1096 - C05760347.txt','Nooni AliDo you recall Nooni Ali(?), the ten year. old Yemeni girl who got herself divorced? I met her at the Glamour awards last year. There was a CNN story last few days about how unhappy she is, still living at home, not attending school and quite angry that her life is not better. Is there any way we can help her? Could we get her to the US for counselling and education?','Nooni AliDo you recall Nooni Ali(?), the ten year. old Yemeni girl who got herself divorced? I met her at the Glamour awards last year. There was a CNN story last few days about how unhappy she is, still living at home, not attending school and quite angry that her life is not better. Is there any way we can help her? Could we get her to the US for counselling and education?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hanoi',1,1,'2420 - C05763631.txt','FYI--Duffey and Levin Secretary\'s Dinner Monday August 17 Telephone Call from Mr. Mann TodayDyi Please see below for a note on Not including in BCL but should be brought to S\'s attention. B6 Caitlin, See below for a note on informed of this before the Monday dinner . Take care, Zia. The Secretary and Cheryl should probably be S Special Assistants, EAP/MLS received the message below from Ambassador Michalak in Hanoi. Please confirm that the message has been passed to the Secretary or appropriate person. Jessica Webster EAP/MLS 7-2566 ne1 Mr. Ambassador, Mr. Michael Mann called from Bangkok at 3:45 p.m. this afternoon. He left this message: Since Secretary Clinton will have dinner with him on Monday night, Mr. Mann would like to alert the Secretary of the event. Mr. Mann also asked if you could call him back on his cell phone at SBU','FYI--Duffey and Levin Secretary\'s Dinner Monday August 17 Telephone Call from Mr. Mann TodayDyi Please see below for a note on Not including in BCL but should be brought to S\'s attention. B6 Caitlin, See below for a note on informed of this before the Monday dinner . Take care, Zia. The Secretary and Cheryl should probably be S Special Assistants, EAP/MLS received the message below from Ambassador Michalak in Hanoi. Please confirm that the message has been passed to the Secretary or appropriate person. Jessica Webster EAP/MLS 7-2566 ne1 Mr. Ambassador, Mr. Michael Mann called from Bangkok at 3:45 p.m. this afternoon. He left this message: Since Secretary Clinton will have dinner with him on Monday night, Mr. Mann would like to alert the Secretary of the event. Mr. Mann also asked if you could call him back on his cell phone at SBU'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Han_dynasty',1,2,'2141 - C05762814.txt','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911 this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said we told the scholars not to rush this project. I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, have you collected the material? He said yes. I asked, external sources? He','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering; there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years; Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out; if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself; its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that; then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms; Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911; this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said \"we told the scholars not to rush this project\". I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, \"have you collected the material?\" He said yes. I asked, \"external sources?\" He'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Haplogroup_IJ',1,1,'3219 - C05765650.txt','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred smart power foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as ridiculous, a nightmare, and frustrating beyond words. $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred \"smart power\" foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as \"ridiculous,\" \"a nightmare,\" and \"frustrating beyond words.\" $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Happy_Trails_(song)',1,1,'3180 - C05765232.txt','FYI: Charlie RoseThanks! See you then and in the meantime happy trails and I\'ll send notes along the way I ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry','FYI: Charlie RoseThanks! See you then and in the meantime happy trails and I\'ll send notes along the way I ran into Charlie in NY this week. He talked about his upcoming interview with you. He said he wanted to focus a lot on China. That he will be in Berlin will help focus him, too, on the transatlantic relationship, which I would also bring up if he doesn\'t. Sid Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Happy_Xmas_(War_Is_Over)',2,1,'2250 - C05763007.txt','Happy Holidays!Cdm Fyi and happy christmas Dear Cheryl,','Happy Holidays!Cdm Fyi and happy christmas Dear Cheryl,'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Happy_Xmas_(War_Is_Over)',2,1,'2251 - C05763010.txt','Happy Holidays!Are you calling me? Cdm Fyi and happy christmas Dear Cheryl,','Happy Holidays!Are you calling me? Cdm Fyi and happy christmas Dear Cheryl,'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hardball_with_Chris_Matthews',1,1,'1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hard_Choices',1,1,'3234 - C05765679.txt','NATO reportDear Hillary Thanks for your encouragement on NATO. I am honored that you asked me to work on this fascinating challenge. I leave for Slovenia tomorrow for the second seminar. I then go to Prague to celebrate the Velvet revolution. Will be in touch when I get back with another update for you to have before the ministerial and then can figure out when we meet All best Madeleine Sent using BlackBerry Dear Madeleine, Thank you for your letter report to me about the excellent work you are doing. All the outreach is reassuring the Central and Eastern members. We face some hard choices ahead and should plan to meet in December to review. I will be in Brussels for the NATO Ministerial the first week, so let\'s aim for a time after that. All the best, Hillary','NATO reportDear Hillary Thanks for your encouragement on NATO. I am honored that you asked me to work on this fascinating challenge. I leave for Slovenia tomorrow for the second seminar. I then go to Prague to celebrate the Velvet revolution. Will be in touch when I get back with another update for you to have before the ministerial and then can figure out when we meet All best Madeleine Sent using BlackBerry Dear Madeleine, Thank you for your letter report to me about the excellent work you are doing. All the outreach is reassuring the Central and Eastern members. We face some hard choices ahead and should plan to meet in December to review. I will be in Brussels for the NATO Ministerial the first week, so let\'s aim for a time after that. All the best, Hillary'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hard_currency',1,1,'2342 - C05763204.txt','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests. The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were afraid to sleep in their own homes. After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: \"Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests.\" The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were \"afraid to sleep in their own homes.\" After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Haris_Silajdžić',1,1,'3021 - C05764887.txt','Jirns bilatsU asked who he met with today: Montenegrin Prime Minister Djukanovic Croatian Foreign Minister Jandrokovic Cypriot FM Kyprianou Serbian Foreign Minister Jeremic Swedish Foreign Minister Bildt Bosnian President Silajdzic Macedonian President Ivanov','Jirns bilatsU asked who he met with today: Montenegrin Prime Minister Djukanovic Croatian Foreign Minister Jandrokovic Cypriot FM Kyprianou Serbian Foreign Minister Jeremic Swedish Foreign Minister Bildt Bosnian President Silajdzic Macedonian President Ivanov'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Harold_Hongju_Koh',17,1,'1420 - C05761132.txt','GuineaJake--here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaJake--here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Harold_Hongju_Koh',17,1,'1421 - C05761133.txt','GuineaYes. Thx. Got it -- will follow up. Has Tom been in touch? Matt said he would be this morning. Jake?here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport.','GuineaYes. Thx. Got it -- will follow up. Has Tom been in touch? Matt said he would be this morning. Jake?here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Harold_Hongju_Koh',17,1,'1427 - C05761141.txt','GuineaFyi Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax','GuineaFyi Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Harold_Hongju_Koh',17,1,'1462 - C05761204.txt','GuineaFyi That sounds like a good menu. We are seeing if there are other options and will get back to you Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-land let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaFyi That sounds like a good menu. We are seeing if there are other options and will get back to you Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-land let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Harold_Hongju_Koh',17,1,'1927 - C05762470.txt','KohFyi Senator Reid filed cloture on Harold Koh\'s nomination this evening, setting up a Wednesday morning vote. We need full attendance from Dem senators (not counting Kennedy and Byrd) and three Republicans to get to 60. 40','KohFyi Senator Reid filed cloture on Harold Koh\'s nomination this evening, setting up a Wednesday morning vote. We need full attendance from Dem senators (not counting Kennedy and Byrd) and three Republicans to get to 60. 40'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Harold_Hongju_Koh',17,1,'2051 - C05762694.txt','TravelI\'d like to stick w the 8 if we think it will go if not, should we try the train at 6 or 7 if they\'re going if not, I\'d like to try the 7am Monday shuttle as a last resort. How will we decide? Lona and I wanted to check in with you on travel. All the news is reporting (Mario confirming) that travel tomorrow will be messy. All flights to dc till 6pm tomorrow are basically canceled (though the 8pm is still scheduled to go). Mario has asked us to check in tomorrow but as of now, he thinks a monday morning flight might be more reliable. There are trains running but they expect delays, maybe cancellations. Below is lonas draft for monday. Do you want to hold off on making a decision till we know more tomorrow? PREV RON Washingon, DC 8:15 amDEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 amARRIVE State Department 8:25 amPRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 amSecretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 amDAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 amSecretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 amMONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 amPrincipals Conference Room 7516 10:00 amPRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 10:15 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Jim, Jack, Cheryl, Jake and Huma 10:15 amOFFICE TIME','TravelI\'d like to stick w the 8 if we think it will go; if not, should we try the train at 6 or 7 if they\'re going; if not, I\'d like to try the 7am Monday shuttle as a last resort. How will we decide? Lona and I wanted to check in with you on travel. All the news is reporting (Mario confirming) that travel tomorrow will be messy. All flights to dc till 6pm tomorrow are basically canceled (though the 8pm is still scheduled to go). Mario has asked us to check in tomorrow but as of now, he thinks a monday morning flight might be more reliable. There are trains running but they expect delays, maybe cancellations. Below is lonas draft for monday. Do you want to hold off on making a decision till we know more tomorrow? PREV RON Washingon, DC 8:15 amDEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 amARRIVE State Department 8:25 amPRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 amSecretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 amDAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 amSecretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 amMONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 amPrincipals Conference Room 7516 10:00 amPRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 10:15 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Jim, Jack, Cheryl, Jake and Huma 10:15 amOFFICE TIME'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Harold_Hongju_Koh',17,1,'2200 - C05762899.txt','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: ...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here. It is a privilege to be a part of your team. We wish you, the President and Chelsea all the best during the holiday season and look forward to great achievements in 2010, with one tiny exception.','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: \"...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.\" It is a privilege to be a part of your team. We wish you, the President and Chelsea all the best during the holiday season and look forward to great achievements in 2010, with one tiny exception.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Harold_Hongju_Koh',17,1,'2450 - C05763757.txt','draft of monday, august 17thAttachments: August.17.09.drafttwo.doc August.17.09.drafttwo.doc>> 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR ELLEN TAUSCHER, 10:20 am UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor','draft of monday, august 17thAttachments: August.17.09.drafttwo.doc August.17.09.drafttwo.doc>> 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR ELLEN TAUSCHER, 10:20 am UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Harold_Hongju_Koh',17,1,'2571 - C05764053.txt','HRC scorecardFyi Cheryl, Jake: Despite the nailbiting finale, the Human Rights Council reentry has been remarkably successful. The tally, with returns still coming in: 1. Goldstone-report deferred through extraordinary political work by all of you 2. Freedom of Expression--tonsensus--a landmark achievement in suggesting that there is indeed a universal understanding of freedom of expression that can cut across cultural lines 3. Honduras: consensus 4. Womens\' Equality-consensus 5. Human Security issues: US took forward leaning posture USG engaged across the board and got the results it wanted--5 for 5--plus appeared principled and balanced To be honest if we had gotten any 2 of these, I would have felt relieved. Instead we ran the table. There was a stunning performance by 10-DRL-L-AmEmbassy Geneva and various regional bureaus, particularly NEA and WHA and AF, as well as EUR. The State Department at its finest and multilateral diplomacy executed at a macro and micro level. Brimmer, Nossel, Posner all were outstanding as were our folks in Geneva. And this is in our first reengagement. It should get better as we gain more experience. Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520 202 647 9598 o KohHH@State.gov<mailto:KohHH@State.gov> Martin R. Flug Professor of International Law, Yale Law School (on leave),','HRC scorecardFyi Cheryl, Jake: Despite the nailbiting finale, the Human Rights Council reentry has been remarkably successful. The tally, with returns still coming in: 1. Goldstone-report deferred through extraordinary political work by all of you 2. Freedom of Expression--tonsensus--a landmark achievement in suggesting that there is indeed a universal understanding of freedom of expression that can cut across cultural lines 3. Honduras: consensus 4. Womens\' Equality-consensus 5. Human Security issues: US took forward leaning posture USG engaged across the board and got the results it wanted--5 for 5--plus appeared principled and balanced To be honest if we had gotten any 2 of these, I would have felt relieved. Instead we ran the table. There was a stunning performance by 10-DRL-L-AmEmbassy Geneva and various regional bureaus, particularly NEA and WHA and AF, as well as EUR. The State Department at its finest and multilateral diplomacy executed at a macro and micro level. Brimmer, Nossel, Posner all were outstanding as were our folks in Geneva. And this is in our first reengagement. It should get better as we gain more experience. Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520 202 647 9598 o KohHH@State.gov<mailto:KohHH@State.gov> Martin R. Flug Professor of International Law, Yale Law School (on leave),'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Harold_Hongju_Koh',17,1,'2924 - C05764699.txt','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks; they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options; he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today; if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras; it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Harold_Hongju_Koh',17,1,'2938 - C05764732.txt','Age Discrimination Suit - UpdateB6 Fyi Fyi, from our Asst Legal Adviser for Employment Law. Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Harold -','Age Discrimination Suit - UpdateB6 Fyi Fyi, from our Asst Legal Adviser for Employment Law. Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Harold -'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Harold_Hongju_Koh',17,1,'3464 - C05766076.txt','GuineaJake?here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaJake?here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Harold_Hongju_Koh',17,1,'3467 - C05766079.txt','GuineaWill happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need Ito contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaWill happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need Ito contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Harold_Hongju_Koh',17,1,'3468 - C05766081.txt','GuineaHarold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaHarold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Harold_Hongju_Koh',17,1,'3470 - C05766083.txt','GuineaThanks. I passed on to Ron as well and clarified it was to do with W Sahara. Fyi Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaThanks. I passed on to Ron as well and clarified it was to do with W Sahara. Fyi Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Harold_Hongju_Koh',17,1,'3475 - C05766089.txt','GuineaThat sounds like a good menu. We are seeing if there are other options and will get back to you Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff?will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaThat sounds like a good menu. We are seeing if there are other options and will get back to you Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff?will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Harold_Hongju_Koh',17,1,'3755 - C05766675.txt','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: ...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: \"...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.\"'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Harpoon_(missile)',2,1,'1193 - C05760490.txt','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesI just stopped at and no one was home so I\'m heading WASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down, one senior administration official said. Their energies are misdirected. At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon.','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesI just stopped at and no one was home so I\'m heading WASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. \"There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down,\" one senior administration official said. \"Their energies are misdirected.\" At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Harpoon_(missile)',2,1,'3031 - C05764905.txt','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesWASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down, one senior administration official said. Their energies are misdirected. At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon. 323','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesWASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. \"There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down,\" one senior administration official said. \"Their energies are misdirected.\" At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon. 323'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Harry_Reid',5,1,'1132 - C05760390.txt','Health Care UpdateFinally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed yes vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture.','Health Care UpdateFinally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed \"yes\" vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Harry_Reid',5,1,'1726 - C05761775.txt','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding] they just don\'t want to support it on this bill, Pelosi said Thursday, So we have to do that with all Democratic votes. She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a national security initiative because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists, she said. It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate. House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days, said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. \"I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding]; they just don\'t want to support it on this bill,\" Pelosi said Thursday, \"So we have to do that with all Democratic votes.\" She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a \"national security initiative\" because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. \"I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists,\" she said. \"It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate.\" House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. \"We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days,\" said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Harry_Reid',5,1,'1927 - C05762470.txt','KohFyi Senator Reid filed cloture on Harold Koh\'s nomination this evening, setting up a Wednesday morning vote. We need full attendance from Dem senators (not counting Kennedy and Byrd) and three Republicans to get to 60. 40','KohFyi Senator Reid filed cloture on Harold Koh\'s nomination this evening, setting up a Wednesday morning vote. We need full attendance from Dem senators (not counting Kennedy and Byrd) and three Republicans to get to 60. 40'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Harry_Reid',5,1,'3242 - C05765689.txt','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Harry_Reid',5,1,'3244 - C05765692.txt','Health Care UpdateSenator Voinovich missed the vote. I\'m trying to find out if Leadership knew he was going to be missing or not. Although he is retiring, it\'s a little odd given how historically significant the vote is. Finally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed yes vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate.','Health Care UpdateSenator Voinovich missed the vote. I\'m trying to find out if Leadership knew he was going to be missing or not. Although he is retiring, it\'s a little odd given how historically significant the vote is. Finally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed \"yes\" vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Harry_Smith_(journalist)',1,1,'3526 - C05766182.txt','Mini Schedule 9/25/09 Friday9:15 am MEETING w/liELGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER LETERME 9:45 am Room 34H 10:00 am 11:00 am HAITI KEY PLAYERS MEETING Jade Room 11:05 am DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Canadian Mission 11:15 am ARRIVE Canadian Mission 11:20 am 11:30 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm PULL-ASIDE w/SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY- GENERAL KM EIDE 14th Floor FRIENDS OF AFGHANISTAN MEETING 14th Floor 12:05 pm DEPART Canadian Mission *En route Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:20 pm 12:40 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 12:45 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Sheraton Hotel and Towers 12:55 pm ARRIVE Sheraton Hotel and Towers 1:00 pm CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE CLOSING PLENARY 3:00 pm Main Ballroom 3:05 pm DEPART Sheraton Hotel and Towers *En route Waldorf-Astoria 3:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 3:20 pm TAPING OF FACE THE NATION INTERVIEW w/HARRY SMITH 3:40 pm 34th Floor 3:45 pm MEETING w/CARIBBEAN FOREIGN MINISTERS 4:45 pm Jade Room 4:50 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:55 pm Outside of Room 35H 5:00 pm MEETING w/INDIAN EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER KRISHNA 5:25 pm Room 35H 5:30 pm MEETING w/AZERBAIJANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAMMADYAROV 6:00 pm Room 35H 6:05 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Ritz-Carlton Hotel','Mini Schedule 9/25/09 Friday9:15 am MEETING w/liELGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER LETERME 9:45 am Room 34H 10:00 am 11:00 am HAITI KEY PLAYERS MEETING Jade Room 11:05 am DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Canadian Mission 11:15 am ARRIVE Canadian Mission 11:20 am 11:30 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm PULL-ASIDE w/SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY- GENERAL KM EIDE 14th Floor FRIENDS OF AFGHANISTAN MEETING 14th Floor 12:05 pm DEPART Canadian Mission *En route Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:20 pm 12:40 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 12:45 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Sheraton Hotel and Towers 12:55 pm ARRIVE Sheraton Hotel and Towers 1:00 pm CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE CLOSING PLENARY 3:00 pm Main Ballroom 3:05 pm DEPART Sheraton Hotel and Towers *En route Waldorf-Astoria 3:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 3:20 pm TAPING OF \"FACE THE NATION\" INTERVIEW w/HARRY SMITH 3:40 pm 34th Floor 3:45 pm MEETING w/CARIBBEAN FOREIGN MINISTERS 4:45 pm Jade Room 4:50 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:55 pm Outside of Room 35H 5:00 pm MEETING w/INDIAN EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER KRISHNA 5:25 pm Room 35H 5:30 pm MEETING w/AZERBAIJANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAMMADYAROV 6:00 pm Room 35H 6:05 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Ritz-Carlton Hotel'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Harry_Teague',1,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hart_Building_(Williamsport,_Pennsylvania)',1,1,'3359 - C05765893.txt','Assistance withFYI Cheryl: I heard from today on the temporary ambassadorial arrangement at which you and she arrived. First and foremost, thank you for working toward a conclusion to a complicated matter. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by the Senator and me. Once the ambassadorship expires, most likely pursue some other appointment in the administration which, depending on the position, I suspect Senator Menendez will support as he is hopeful she might receive the opportunity to serve in a more fulsome manner. Again, you were tremendous to wrap this matter up. Danny. Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4744 main daniel_o\'brien@menendez.senate.gov Thanks so much land I spoke yesterday so please do check in with her. Best Cdm Thanks We are working on a suitable position for as well. Best. cdm we appreciate the interest in her candidacy which the Secretary shares Cheryl: Fo lowing up on an earlier email, please see attached letter from Senator Menendez to Secretary Clinton re: the status of and her nomination We remain hopetui can be given a portfolio consistent with the original offer made to her. Thank you for your consideration. Danny O\'Brien Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 B6 B5 Cheryl: Greetings and congratulations on the Secretary\'s successes in bringing about a responsible and sane foreign policy during her short tenure at State. Senator Menendez asked that I bring the following matter to your attention. This past February - an ambassadorial level appointment. There has been considerable confusion around role and responsibilities The bottom line is that led to believe the appointment would come with more responsibilities than the ones associated with the two-week meetings. She is anxious to serve in a larger capacity than present. The Senator is hopeful the commitments made to can be fulfilled, even if she were to be given a different portfolio. I understand either you or your staff will meet with in the near future. In advance, we thank you for whatever you can do to find a solution to the current situation. Please feel free to email me or call me at should you want to discuss this matter further. Good luck in all your endeavors. Danny O\'Brien Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4744 main B6 daniel_o\'brien@menendez.senate.gov','Assistance withFYI Cheryl: I heard from today on the temporary ambassadorial arrangement at which you and she arrived. First and foremost, thank you for working toward a conclusion to a complicated matter. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by the Senator and me. Once the ambassadorship expires, most likely pursue some other appointment in the administration which, depending on the position, I suspect Senator Menendez will support as he is hopeful she might receive the opportunity to serve in a more fulsome manner. Again, you were tremendous to wrap this matter up. Danny. Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4744 main daniel_o\'brien@menendez.senate.gov Thanks so much land I spoke yesterday so please do check in with her. Best Cdm Thanks We are working on a suitable position for as well. Best. cdm we appreciate the interest in her candidacy which the Secretary shares Cheryl: Fo lowing up on an earlier email, please see attached letter from Senator Menendez to Secretary Clinton re: the status of and her nomination We remain hopetui can be given a portfolio consistent with the original offer made to her. Thank you for your consideration. Danny O\'Brien Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 B6 B5 Cheryl: Greetings and congratulations on the Secretary\'s successes in bringing about a responsible and sane foreign policy during her short tenure at State. Senator Menendez asked that I bring the following matter to your attention. This past February - an ambassadorial level appointment. There has been considerable confusion around role and responsibilities The bottom line is that led to believe the appointment would come with more responsibilities than the ones associated with the two-week meetings. She is anxious to serve in a larger capacity than present. The Senator is hopeful the commitments made to can be fulfilled, even if she were to be given a different portfolio. I understand either you or your staff will meet with in the near future. In advance, we thank you for whatever you can do to find a solution to the current situation. Please feel free to email me or call me at should you want to discuss this matter further. Good luck in all your endeavors. Danny O\'Brien Daniel E. O\'Brien Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) 528 Senate Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4744 main B6 daniel_o\'brien@menendez.senate.gov'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hart_Senate_Office_Building',1,1,'1571 - C05761386.txt','mini schedule 5/20/098:55 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Dirksen Senate Office Building 9:00 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 9:15 am En route to the Dirksen Building 9:15 am ARRIVE Dirksen Senate Office Building 9:30 am TESTIMONY BEFORE SENATE APPROPRIATIONS 12:00 pm SUBCOMMITTEE ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS 192 Dirksen Senate Office Building 12:05 pm DEPART Dirksen Senate Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:20 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:05 pm DEPART State Department *En route Hart Senate Office Building 1:20 pm ARRIVE Hart Senate Office Building 1:30 pm TESTIMONY BEFORE SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE 5:00 pm 216 Hart Senate Office Building 5:05 pm DEPART Hart Senate Office Building *En route State Department 5:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 5:30 pm OFFICE TIME 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 13','mini schedule 5/20/098:55 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Dirksen Senate Office Building 9:00 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 9:15 am En route to the Dirksen Building 9:15 am ARRIVE Dirksen Senate Office Building 9:30 am TESTIMONY BEFORE SENATE APPROPRIATIONS 12:00 pm SUBCOMMITTEE ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS 192 Dirksen Senate Office Building 12:05 pm DEPART Dirksen Senate Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:20 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:05 pm DEPART State Department *En route Hart Senate Office Building 1:20 pm ARRIVE Hart Senate Office Building 1:30 pm TESTIMONY BEFORE SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE 5:00 pm 216 Hart Senate Office Building 5:05 pm DEPART Hart Senate Office Building *En route State Department 5:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 5:30 pm OFFICE TIME 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 13'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Harvard_Institute_of_Politics',1,1,'2248 - C05763003.txt','Happy Holidays!Fyi and happy christmas Dear Cheryl, I want you to know that last month a friend of mine convinced me to apply for a fellowship at Harvard/Institute of Politics, and I did. A few days ago, I got a call from the Program Director who informed me that I was accepted. I am very excited about it and think it will be a very good opportunity to share my experience with students who are learning theories about democracy and development. Cheryl, I am going to be bold and ask you if you would accept my invitation to come and speak to the students while I am there. I am asked and encouraged to invite important personalities who can talk of their experience in government and I thought of you. I would be thrilled if you accept. I will be there from end of January until the beginning of May next year. I have also invited President Moreno of IDB who accepted and I am waiting for an answer from Michaelle Jean, the General Governor of Canada. I wish you the very best, to you and your family for Christmas and the New Year. I hope our roads cross again as we thrive to better the lives of so many people who deserve it. Please extend my wished to the Secretary of State. I admire her and her work. Warm regards, Michele','Happy Holidays!Fyi and happy christmas Dear Cheryl, I want you to know that last month a friend of mine convinced me to apply for a fellowship at Harvard/Institute of Politics, and I did. A few days ago, I got a call from the Program Director who informed me that I was accepted. I am very excited about it and think it will be a very good opportunity to share my experience with students who are learning theories about democracy and development. Cheryl, I am going to be bold and ask you if you would accept my invitation to come and speak to the students while I am there. I am asked and encouraged to invite important personalities who can talk of their experience in government and I thought of you. I would be thrilled if you accept. I will be there from end of January until the beginning of May next year. I have also invited President Moreno of IDB who accepted and I am waiting for an answer from Michaelle Jean, the General Governor of Canada. I wish you the very best, to you and your family for Christmas and the New Year. I hope our roads cross again as we thrive to better the lives of so many people who deserve it. Please extend my wished to the Secretary of State. I admire her and her work. Warm regards, Michele'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Harvard_Law_School',2,1,'1052 - C05760283.txt','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family. Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business.','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: \"He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family.\" Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Harvard_Law_School',2,1,'3209 - C05765604.txt','Samual heymanNovember 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family. Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business. Mr. Heyman waged an aggressive campaign against the company\'s chairman and ultimately forced his removal through a shareholder vote - a rare victory for shareholders during a time when executives of public companies were considered virtually untouchable. Once Mr. Heyman took control of GAF, he reversed course and held on to the chemicals business, ultimately making it a big contributor to the company\'s profit.','Samual heymanNovember 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: \"He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family.\" Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business. Mr. Heyman waged an aggressive campaign against the company\'s chairman and ultimately forced his removal through a shareholder vote - a rare victory for shareholders during a time when executives of public companies were considered virtually untouchable. Once Mr. Heyman took control of GAF, he reversed course and held on to the chemicals business, ultimately making it a big contributor to the company\'s profit.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hashtag',1,1,'234 - C05739833.txt','Bill Keller piecePls print. An interesting piece. The argument that worked on my conservative Obama-hating (Hillary-respecting) friends, which Keller hints at in the slack he\'ll cut us, is that our denunciations of the video aren\'t an effort to debate the mob they are an effort to give ammo to the right side to win the battle that Keller himself identifies (between extremists seeking to put pressure on weak transitional governments and the more mainstream majority that supports those governments). And you could say it worked. Governments stepped up. Extremist groups in Tunisia are backpedalling. Etc. So we need to make this argument forcefully. The Satanic Video By BILL KELLER THE alchemy of modern media works with amazing speed. Start with a cheesy anti-Muslim video that resembles a bad trailer for a Sacha Baron Cohen comedy. It becomes YouTube fuel for protest across the Islamic world and a pretext for killing American diplomats. That angry spasm begets an inflammatory Newsweek cover, MUSLIM RAGE, which in turn inspires a Twitter hashtag that reduces the whole episode to .a running joke: There\'s no prayer room in this nightclub. #MuslimRage. You lose your nephew at the airport but you can\'t yell his name because it\'s JIHAD. #MuslimRage. From provocation to trauma to lampoon in a few short news cycles. It\'s over in a week, forgotten in two. Now back to Snooki and Honey Boo Boo. Except, of course, it\'s far from over. It moves temporarily off-screen, and then it is back: the Pakistani retailer accused last week of blasphemy because he refused to close his shops','Bill Keller piecePls print. An interesting piece. The argument that worked on my conservative Obama-hating (Hillary-respecting) friends, which Keller hints at in the \"slack\" he\'ll cut us, is that our denunciations of the video aren\'t an effort to debate the mob; they are an effort to give ammo to the right side to win the battle that Keller himself identifies (between extremists seeking to put \"pressure\" on weak transitional governments and the more mainstream majority that supports those governments). And you could say it worked. Governments stepped up. Extremist groups in Tunisia are backpedalling. Etc. So we need to make this argument forcefully. The Satanic Video By BILL KELLER THE alchemy of modern media works with amazing speed. Start with a cheesy anti-Muslim video that resembles a bad trailer for a Sacha Baron Cohen comedy. It becomes YouTube fuel for protest across the Islamic world and a pretext for killing American diplomats. That angry spasm begets an inflammatory Newsweek cover, \"MUSLIM RAGE,\" which in turn inspires a Twitter hashtag that reduces the whole episode to .a running joke: \"There\'s no prayer room in this nightclub. #MuslimRage.\" \"You lose your nephew at the airport but you can\'t yell his name because it\'s JIHAD. #MuslimRage.\" From provocation to trauma to lampoon in a few short news cycles. It\'s over in a week, forgotten in two. Now back to Snooki and Honey Boo Boo. Except, of course, it\'s far from over. It moves temporarily off-screen, and then it is back: the Pakistani retailer accused last week of \"blasphemy\" because he refused to close his shops'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hassan_Nemazee',1,1,'338 - C05758475.txt','FollowupPis do followup as indicated: Condolence letter to from NC on loss of his mother Congrats note to Alan Bersin the new border czar and old friend of mine Call List adds: Ellen Chesler Jeff Romanoff from UPMC at Shearer, Sim Farar, at Rendell\'s request Hassan Nemazee, Derek Has Rob done TV notes from this last trip to the officials, the Iraqi women etc','FollowupPis do followup as indicated: Condolence letter to from NC on loss of his mother Congrats note to Alan Bersin the new border czar and old friend of mine Call List adds: Ellen Chesler; Jeff Romanoff from UPMC at Shearer, Sim Farar, at Rendell\'s request; Hassan Nemazee, Derek Has Rob done TV notes from this last trip to the officials, the Iraqi women etc'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hassan_Wirajuda',1,1,'1832 - C05762203.txt','Mini Schedule 6/8/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MTG w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN 11:30 am HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 11:40 am DEPART State Department *En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION 12:30 pm Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 12:35 pm DEPART Sewall-Belmont House *En route State Department 12:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:40 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:40 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ HAMBY ARELLANO 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office *Personnel mtg. 2:00 pm PHOTO w/VISITING MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS 2:10 pm Treaty Room 2:15 pm MEETING w/MEMBERS OF U.S. COMMISSION ON 2:45 pm INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray at top. 3:00 pm BILATERAL w/INDONESIAN F.M. NOER HASSAN 3:30 pm WIRAJUDA Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:30 pm JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/INDONESIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:40 pm NOER HASSAN WIRAJUDA Treaty Room 3:45 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30pm MEETING WITH ANNE-MARIE SLAUGHTER 4:50pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50pm OFFICE TIME 6:00pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 6/8/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MTG w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN 11:30 am HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 11:40 am DEPART State Department *En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION 12:30 pm Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 12:35 pm DEPART Sewall-Belmont House *En route State Department 12:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:40 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:40 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ HAMBY ARELLANO 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office *Personnel mtg. 2:00 pm PHOTO w/VISITING MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS 2:10 pm Treaty Room 2:15 pm MEETING w/MEMBERS OF U.S. COMMISSION ON 2:45 pm INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray at top. 3:00 pm BILATERAL w/INDONESIAN F.M. NOER HASSAN 3:30 pm WIRAJUDA Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:30 pm JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/INDONESIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:40 pm NOER HASSAN WIRAJUDA Treaty Room 3:45 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30pm MEETING WITH ANNE-MARIE SLAUGHTER 4:50pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50pm OFFICE TIME 6:00pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hate_crime',1,1,'3344 - C05765871.txt','Uganda Death Penalty for Homosexual Activity Pending LawWhen my son told me he was gay, I told him, \'Now, I love you more.\' I want to tell the world that hatred is not born with human beings, it is a seed that is planted by adults and is fostered creating a climate of intolerance and violence. We must change our ways and understand that anyone ...could have been my son. And I want everybody to know that Jorge Steven was a very much loved son. -Miriam Mercado\'s statement Background: Stephen Mercado was found decapitated, dismembered, and burned by the side of the road in PR. The police investigator reportedly suggested that he got what he deserved for living that type of lifestyle. Here\'s an AP article after the suspect was arrested: Murder charge filed in Puerto Rico teen slaying By MIKE MELIA (AP) ? 6 days ago SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico ? Murder charges were filed Wednesday in the slaying of a gay teenager whose decapitated, partially burned body was found last week, while U.S. authorities said they were still considering whether to make it a hate crime case. Gay activists expressed disappointment that the suspect wasn\'t immediately charged with a hate crime, saying authorities in Puerto Rico have never invoked a law covering crimes based on sexual orientation. The dismembered body of 19-year-old college student Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado was discovered Friday along a road in the interior town of Cayey. Lopez was widely known as a volunteer for organizations advocating HIV prevention and gay rights, and activists are planning remembrance vigils for him in cities including San Juan, New York and Chicago. The suspect, 26-year-old Juan Martinez Matos, was arrested earlier this week and allegedly confessed to killing Lopez and mutilating his body. He was charged with first-degree murder and weapons violations and jailed on $4 million bond. An attorney for Martinez could not immediately be reached for comment. Martinez met Lopez while looking for women Thursday night in an area known for prostitution, according to prosecutor Jose Bermudez Santos. Bermudez said the suspect confessed to stabbing Lopez, who was dressed as a woman, after discovering he was a man.','Uganda Death Penalty for Homosexual Activity Pending Law\"When my son told me he was gay, I told him, \'Now, I love you more.\' I want to tell the world that hatred is not born with human beings, it is a seed that is planted by adults and is fostered creating a climate of intolerance and violence. We must change our ways and understand that anyone ...could have been my son. And I want everybody to know that Jorge Steven was a very much loved son.\" -Miriam Mercado\'s statement Background: Stephen Mercado was found decapitated, dismembered, and burned by the side of the road in PR. The police investigator reportedly suggested that he got what he deserved for living \"that type of lifestyle.\" Here\'s an AP article after the suspect was arrested: Murder charge filed in Puerto Rico teen slaying By MIKE MELIA (AP) ? 6 days ago SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico ? Murder charges were filed Wednesday in the slaying of a gay teenager whose decapitated, partially burned body was found last week, while U.S. authorities said they were still considering whether to make it a hate crime case. Gay activists expressed disappointment that the suspect wasn\'t immediately charged with a hate crime, saying authorities in Puerto Rico have never invoked a law covering crimes based on sexual orientation. The dismembered body of 19-year-old college student Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado was discovered Friday along a road in the interior town of Cayey. Lopez was widely known as a volunteer for organizations advocating HIV prevention and gay rights, and activists are planning remembrance vigils for him in cities including San Juan, New York and Chicago. The suspect, 26-year-old Juan Martinez Matos, was arrested earlier this week and allegedly confessed to killing Lopez and mutilating his body. He was charged with first-degree murder and weapons violations and jailed on $4 million bond. An attorney for Martinez could not immediately be reached for comment. Martinez met Lopez while looking for women Thursday night in an area known for prostitution, according to prosecutor Jose Bermudez Santos. Bermudez said the suspect confessed to stabbing Lopez, who was dressed as a woman, after discovering he was a man.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Havana',1,1,'3594 - C05766317.txt','CubaYou will have seen Verma\'s note regarding Senator Menedez desire to speak to S re direct mail talks with Cuba and our follow on talks with the Cubans and dissidents. He is upset tha he was not consulted and does not think he was briefed sufficiently quickly. WHA and H had briefed immediately on the direct mail talks, and had briefed HFAC on the follow on talks. We had asked for time to brief SFRC but had not yet done so. This should be a good news story. We engaged with the Cubans at the Vice-Minister level, breaking a several year shunning of our Interest Section by the Cubans, traveled outside of Havana to view hurricane damage (thus breaking through the barrier of no travel beyond a ten-mile perimeter), we pursued extradition of US fugitives in Cuba, and most importantly, Bisa Williams (my DAS and the head of delegation) met with a broad range of dissidents, civil socity reps, and bloggers. This last point is worth highlighting. The last part of the trip came together late because we would not let the Cubans condition our meetings or determine who we could or could not meet with. The Cubans finally allowed us to meet with dissidents, something they have prevented EU and other visitors from doing. In other words, we have broken th mold and put real pressure on others to do the same. That said, our briefing and outreach could have been quicker and better coordinated. This has upset Senator Menedez. We are sending Bisa up tomorrow to brief the SFRC.','CubaYou will have seen Verma\'s note regarding Senator Menedez desire to speak to S re direct mail talks with Cuba and our follow on talks with the Cubans and dissidents. He is upset tha he was not consulted and does not think he was briefed sufficiently quickly. WHA and H had briefed immediately on the direct mail talks, and had briefed HFAC on the follow on talks. We had asked for time to brief SFRC but had not yet done so. This should be a good news story. We engaged with the Cubans at the Vice-Minister level, breaking a several year shunning of our Interest Section by the Cubans, traveled outside of Havana to view hurricane damage (thus breaking through the barrier of no travel beyond a ten-mile perimeter), we pursued extradition of US fugitives in Cuba, and most importantly, Bisa Williams (my DAS and the head of delegation) met with a broad range of dissidents, civil socity reps, and bloggers. This last point is worth highlighting. The last part of the trip came together late because we would not let the Cubans condition our meetings or determine who we could or could not meet with. The Cubans finally allowed us to meet with dissidents, something they have prevented EU and other visitors from doing. In other words, we have broken th mold and put real pressure on others to do the same. That said, our briefing and outreach could have been quicker and better coordinated. This has upset Senator Menedez. We are sending Bisa up tomorrow to brief the SFRC.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hawaii',1,1,'2356 - C05763241.txt','Asian architecture speechAre we still planning for me to deliver a speech laying out our strategic overview of how we see Asia organized and the US role in the 21st century in Hawaii on 1/12 on way to Australia and NZ? If so, is there an outline? Will we meet to discuss early next week?','Asian architecture speechAre we still planning for me to deliver a speech laying out our strategic overview of how we see Asia organized and the US role in the 21st century in Hawaii on 1/12 on way to Australia and NZ? If so, is there an outline? Will we meet to discuss early next week?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Hay–Adams_Hotel',3,1,'1752 - C05761823.txt','May 19-21Yes, I will reach out to him. Can I fit in a visit at the State Dept?? Madam Secretary- I hope this note finds you and your family doing well. I\'ve been following all of your activities over the last several months. You are doing an incredible job, which I\'m sure is a surprise to no one. I\'m going to be in DC May 19-21. We have our annual gathering out there with about 150 folks coming out from the Exchange. I know this is probably a long shot at best, but we are having a dinner for our group at the Hay Adams on Tuesday, May 19 and it would be a tremendous honor if you would come by and say a few words. If this doesn\'t work but you are in town, I\'d love to stop by for 5 minutes to say hello. Please let me know if any of this is possible. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 71','May 19-21Yes, I will reach out to him. Can I fit in a visit at the State Dept?? Madam Secretary- I hope this note finds you and your family doing well. I\'ve been following all of your activities over the last several months. You are doing an incredible job, which I\'m sure is a surprise to no one. I\'m going to be in DC May 19-21. We have our annual gathering out there with about 150 folks coming out from the Exchange. I know this is probably a long shot at best, but we are having a dinner for our group at the Hay Adams on Tuesday, May 19 and it would be a tremendous honor if you would come by and say a few words. If this doesn\'t work but you are in town, I\'d love to stop by for 5 minutes to say hello. Please let me know if any of this is possible. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 71'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Hay–Adams_Hotel',3,1,'360 - C05758506.txt','May 19-21Pls advise if I can invite him stop by. Madam Secretary- I hope this note finds you and your family doing well. I\'ve been following all of your activities over the last several months. You are doing an incredible job, which I\'m sure is a surprise to no one. I\'m going to be in DC May 19-21. We have our annual gathering out there with about 150 folks coming out from the Exchange. I know this is probably a long shot at best, but we are having a dinner for our group at the Hay Adams on Tuesday, May 19 and it would be a tremendous honor if you would come by and say a few words. If this doesn\'t work but you are in town, I\'d love to stop by for 5 minutes to say hello. Please let me know if any of this is possible. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606','May 19-21Pls advise if I can invite him stop by. Madam Secretary- I hope this note finds you and your family doing well. I\'ve been following all of your activities over the last several months. You are doing an incredible job, which I\'m sure is a surprise to no one. I\'m going to be in DC May 19-21. We have our annual gathering out there with about 150 folks coming out from the Exchange. I know this is probably a long shot at best, but we are having a dinner for our group at the Hay Adams on Tuesday, May 19 and it would be a tremendous honor if you would come by and say a few words. If this doesn\'t work but you are in town, I\'d love to stop by for 5 minutes to say hello. Please let me know if any of this is possible. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Hay–Adams_Hotel',3,1,'361 - C05758510.txt','May 19-21Can I fit in a visit at the State Dept?? Madam Secretary- I hope this note finds you and your family doing well. I\'ve been following all of your activities over the last several months. You are doing an incredible job, which I\'m sure is a surprise to no one. I\'m going to be in DC May 19-21. We have our annual gathering out there with about 150 folks coming out from the Exchange. I know this is probably a long shot at best, but we are having a dinner for our group at the Hay Adams on Tuesday, May 19 and it would be a tremendous honor if you would come by and say a few words. If this doesn\'t work but you are in town, I\'d love to stop by for 5 minutes to say hello. Please let me know if any of this is possible. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chica o, IL 60606','May 19-21Can I fit in a visit at the State Dept?? Madam Secretary- I hope this note finds you and your family doing well. I\'ve been following all of your activities over the last several months. You are doing an incredible job, which I\'m sure is a surprise to no one. I\'m going to be in DC May 19-21. We have our annual gathering out there with about 150 folks coming out from the Exchange. I know this is probably a long shot at best, but we are having a dinner for our group at the Hay Adams on Tuesday, May 19 and it would be a tremendous honor if you would come by and say a few words. If this doesn\'t work but you are in town, I\'d love to stop by for 5 minutes to say hello. Please let me know if any of this is possible. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chica o, IL 60606'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hazaras',1,1,'2715 - C05764318.txt','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away. Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told \"none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away.\" Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'HBO',2,1,'1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'HBO',2,1,'3081 - C05764980.txt','RingersAttachments: IMG00101-20091017-1749jpg I\'m reading an old Entertainment Weekly and came across a promotional photo of Hope Davis and Dennis Quaid as you and President Clinton (along with Michael Sheen and Helen McCrory as the Blairs), for the HBO movie called The Special Relationship (due in the spring) - thought you\'d get a kick out of seeing a photo of the photo, attached In the caption, Hope Davis says, They made special teeth for me because Hillary\'s are very unique. When I popped them in, I suddenly looked very much like her.','RingersAttachments: IMG00101-20091017-1749jpg I\'m reading an old Entertainment Weekly and came across a promotional photo of Hope Davis and Dennis Quaid as you and President Clinton (along with Michael Sheen and Helen McCrory as the Blairs), for the HBO movie called \"The Special Relationship\" (due in the spring) - thought you\'d get a kick out of seeing a photo of the photo, attached In the caption, Hope Davis says, \"They made special teeth for me because Hillary\'s are very unique. When I popped them in, I suddenly looked very much like her.\"'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Headquarters_of_the_United_Nations',2,1,'1795 - C05761909.txt','The speech hit a home run todayFYI Thank you! Dr. Allan E. Goodman President and CEO Institute of International Education 809 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017-3580 Phone: Fax: (212)984-5566 INi1 $Xl( 0,h Anniversary Learn more about IIE and our work. Visit us online today! www.iie.orq Fulbright Program: www.fulbrightonline.org / Scholar Rescue Fund: www.iie.org/srf IIE Membership Network: www.iienetwork.orq IIE Publications: vovw.iiebooks.org / Your Definitive Study Abroad Resources: www.iiepassport.orq 11','The speech hit a home run todayFYI Thank you! Dr. Allan E. Goodman President and CEO Institute of International Education 809 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017-3580 Phone: Fax: (212)984-5566 INi1 $Xl( 0,h Anniversary Learn more about IIE and our work. Visit us online today! www.iie.orq Fulbright Program: www.fulbrightonline.org / Scholar Rescue Fund: www.iie.org/srf IIE Membership Network: www.iienetwork.orq IIE Publications: vovw.iiebooks.org / Your Definitive Study Abroad Resources: www.iiepassport.orq 11'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Headquarters_of_the_United_Nations',2,2,'1856 - C05762276.txt','Mini Schedule 5/18/098:00 am DEPART Private Residence 9:00 am En route UN Building 9:00 am ARRIVE UN Building 9:00 am FOLLOWING IN HER FOOTSTEPS BREAKFAST HONORING 10:00 am ELEANOR ROOSEVELT UN Delegates Dining Room, UN Building 10:00 am DEPART United Nations Building *En route OTR 10:30 am OTR 12:30 pm Location: Tbd 1:00 pm ARRIVE Barnard College 1:00 pm PULL-ASIDES w/PAOLA RAMOS AND KATE PYNOOS 1:10 pm Location Tbd 1:15 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT BARNARD COLLEGE\'s 2009 2:30 pm COMMENCEMENT South Lawn, Columbia Campus 3:00 pm DEPART Barnard College *En route LaGuardia Airport 3:30 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 4:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport (LGA) via US Airways Shuttle #2181 5:16 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 5:30 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport *En route State Department 5:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 5:45 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 6:30 pm State Department 6:30 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 6:55 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER 8:30 pm BINYAMIN NETANYAHU James Monroe Room, 8th floor *Official photo at top. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 23','Mini Schedule 5/18/098:00 am DEPART Private Residence 9:00 am En route UN Building 9:00 am ARRIVE UN Building 9:00 am \"FOLLOWING IN HER FOOTSTEPS\" BREAKFAST HONORING 10:00 am ELEANOR ROOSEVELT UN Delegates Dining Room, UN Building 10:00 am DEPART United Nations Building *En route OTR 10:30 am OTR 12:30 pm Location: Tbd 1:00 pm ARRIVE Barnard College 1:00 pm PULL-ASIDES w/PAOLA RAMOS AND KATE PYNOOS 1:10 pm Location Tbd 1:15 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT BARNARD COLLEGE\'s 2009 2:30 pm COMMENCEMENT South Lawn, Columbia Campus 3:00 pm DEPART Barnard College *En route LaGuardia Airport 3:30 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 4:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport (LGA) via US Airways Shuttle #2181 5:16 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 5:30 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport *En route State Department 5:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 5:45 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 6:30 pm State Department 6:30 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 6:55 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER 8:30 pm BINYAMIN NETANYAHU James Monroe Room, 8th floor *Official photo at top. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 23'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Head_First_(Badfinger_album)',1,1,'1942 - C05762520.txt','Kudos and thanks to the SecretaryFYI ? nice. cdm Thirty years I am a FSO and for the first time I feel really really proud to be part of a Secretary\'s team. Examples 1,Bringing back Farah Pandith. When she left with the change of administration I thought what a waste and figured there was no chance a Democrat would bring back someone form a Republic administration. But you did! 2,The respect for the input of career officers by the Secretary and the U/Ses is just amazing. It will really help improve our foreign relations. 3. The Secretary\'s understanding of the little things and their importance, such as holiday statements. Well, there are more but we are under staffed and have to get back to work. Many thanks to you all for being there. Merrie Blocker, Program Coordinator Office of Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asia Affairs Room 4440, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C St. NW, Washington DC 202-647-5337 BlockerMD2@state.gov 60','Kudos and thanks to the SecretaryFYI ? nice. cdm Thirty years I am a FSO and for the first time I feel really really proud to be part of a Secretary\'s team. Examples 1,Bringing back Farah Pandith. When she left with the change of administration I thought what a waste and figured there was no chance a Democrat would bring back someone form a Republic administration. But you did! 2,The respect for the input of career officers by the Secretary and the U/Ses is just amazing. It will really help improve our foreign relations. 3. The Secretary\'s understanding of the little things and their importance, such as holiday statements. Well, there are more but we are under staffed and have to get back to work. Many thanks to you all for being there. Merrie Blocker, Program Coordinator Office of Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asia Affairs Room 4440, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C St. NW, Washington DC 202-647-5337; BlockerMD2@state.gov 60'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Head_of_government',4,1,'262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Head_of_government',4,1,'263 - C05739869.txt','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Head_of_government',4,1,'2736 - C05764360.txt','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree. A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word coup by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a coup d\'etat as a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group. So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for \"the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree.\" A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word \"coup\" by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a \"coup d\'etat\" as \"a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics; especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group.\" So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Head_of_government',4,1,'3537 - C05766210.txt','Danish PM to become president of UN climate talksCOPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen will replace Danish minister Connie Hedegaard as president of the UN climate talks for a final summit session, the United Nations said. With so many heads of state and government having arrived it\'s appropriate that the Prime Minister of Denmark presides, Hedegaard told the 193- nation meeting. However, the Prime Minister has appointed me as his special representative and I will thus continue to negotiate the...outcome with my colleagues, she said. She said the move was procedural. Separately, Hedegaard has been criticized by African nations for favoring rich nations in the negotiations.','Danish PM to become president of UN climate talksCOPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen will replace Danish minister Connie Hedegaard as president of the UN climate talks for a final summit session, the United Nations said. \"With so many heads of state and government having arrived it\'s appropriate that the Prime Minister of Denmark presides,\" Hedegaard told the 193- nation meeting. \"However, the Prime Minister has appointed me as his special representative and I will thus continue to negotiate the...outcome with my colleagues,\" she said. She said the move was procedural. Separately, Hedegaard has been criticized by African nations for favoring rich nations in the negotiations.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Head_of_state',5,1,'2942 - C05764736.txt','Security Incident in Saudi Arabia, Unconfirmed reports of Hostages and casualtiesAt 0429 EDT Mr. Kim Davidson, RSO Embassy Riyadh, informed the EAO that there has been a security incident in the city of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia (approx 150 km North of Jeddah). Saudi Arabia security forces have engaged some type of bad guys. Post cannot confirm if the bad guys are terrorist or just some criminal element, but notes that the MFA is saying the incident is purely criminal. Post further notes that there is a desalinization plant and oil refinery located in Yanbu which have been targets of previous terrorist attacks. Post commented there will be several visiting dignitaries and heads of state in Saudi Arabia tomorrow for the opening of a major University. A local Human rights group is reporting to media that there are several injuries, casualties, and hostages as a result of the security incident. The Emergency Action Committee will convene at 1230 Riyadh time to discuss post reaction. Qiana Bradford Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 BradfordClastatemov','\"Security Incident\" in Saudi Arabia, Unconfirmed reports of Hostages and casualtiesAt 0429 EDT Mr. Kim Davidson, RSO Embassy Riyadh, informed the EAO that there has been a \"security incident\" in the city of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia (approx 150 km North of Jeddah). Saudi Arabia security forces have engaged \"some type of bad guys\". Post cannot confirm if the bad guys are terrorist or just some criminal element, but notes that the MFA is saying the incident is purely criminal. Post further notes that there is a desalinization plant and oil refinery located in Yanbu which have been targets of previous terrorist attacks. Post commented there will be several visiting dignitaries and heads of state in Saudi Arabia tomorrow for the opening of a major University. A local Human rights group is reporting to media that there are several injuries, casualties, and hostages as a result of the security incident. The Emergency Action Committee will convene at 1230 Riyadh time to discuss post reaction. Qiana Bradford Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 BradfordClastatemov'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Head_of_state',5,1,'3029 - C05764903.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidOk. PIs print for me and review for CGI speech. Fyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World <http://www.philanthrocapitalism.net/> . The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week <http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.orgiournneetings/meeting_annual.asp?Section=OurMeetings&PageTitle=CGI%20An nual%20Meeting> may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dynkontent/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111602039.html> , fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars.','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidOk. PIs print for me and review for CGI speech. Fyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World <http://www.philanthrocapitalism.net/> . The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week <http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.orgiournneetings/meeting_annual.asp?Section=OurMeetings&PageTitle=CGI%20An nual%20Meeting> may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dynkontent/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111602039.html> , fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\"'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Head_of_state',5,1,'306 - C05758411.txt','TestimonyI would also like an updated list of all the FMs, DMs and heads of State w whom I\'ve met.','TestimonyI would also like an updated list of all the FMs, DMs and heads of State w whom I\'ve met.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Head_of_state',5,1,'3537 - C05766210.txt','Danish PM to become president of UN climate talksCOPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen will replace Danish minister Connie Hedegaard as president of the UN climate talks for a final summit session, the United Nations said. With so many heads of state and government having arrived it\'s appropriate that the Prime Minister of Denmark presides, Hedegaard told the 193- nation meeting. However, the Prime Minister has appointed me as his special representative and I will thus continue to negotiate the...outcome with my colleagues, she said. She said the move was procedural. Separately, Hedegaard has been criticized by African nations for favoring rich nations in the negotiations.','Danish PM to become president of UN climate talksCOPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen will replace Danish minister Connie Hedegaard as president of the UN climate talks for a final summit session, the United Nations said. \"With so many heads of state and government having arrived it\'s appropriate that the Prime Minister of Denmark presides,\" Hedegaard told the 193- nation meeting. \"However, the Prime Minister has appointed me as his special representative and I will thus continue to negotiate the...outcome with my colleagues,\" she said. She said the move was procedural. Separately, Hedegaard has been criticized by African nations for favoring rich nations in the negotiations.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Head_of_state',5,1,'3557 - C05766239.txt','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing a short political declaration of some sort, but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an operational accord -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try, said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try. Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing \"a short political declaration of some sort,\" but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an \"operational accord\" -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. \"We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try,\" said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. \"At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try.\" Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Health_care',3,1,'1879 - C05762355.txt','SearchOk Pis pull for me the speeches I and/or Bill gave about health care to any doctor group in the 90s. 119','SearchOk Pis pull for me the speeches I and/or Bill gave about health care to any doctor group in the 90s. 119'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Health_care',3,1,'3025 - C05764894.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars. Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of Dead Aid, the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\" Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of \"Dead Aid\", the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Health_care',3,1,'3091 - C05765000.txt','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about death panels. As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about \"death panels.\" As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Health_care_in_the_United_States',3,1,'1132 - C05760390.txt','Health Care UpdateFinally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed yes vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture.','Health Care UpdateFinally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed \"yes\" vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Health_care_in_the_United_States',3,1,'3255 - C05765718.txt','H: Also, two Quinnipiac polls, CT and OH, not good. SNovember 12, 2009 - Dems Fade In Ohio Senate Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds Obama Gets Negative Score In Key Swing State Word format For the first time, Republican Rob Portman is inching ahead of the two Democrats in the 2010 race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. Also for the first time, Ohio voters disapprove 50 - 45 percent of the job President Barack Obama is doing, down from his 53 - 42 percent approval September 16 and 49 - 44 percent approval July 7. In still another first, voters are split 40 - 40 percent on who is doing a better job handling health care, the President or Congressional Republicans, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh- pe-ack) University survey finds. In a September 16 survey on the same question, Obama was on top 49 - 28 percent. Ohio voters disapprove 53 - 42 percent of the way the President is handling the economy and disapprove 57 - 36 percent of the way he is handling health care. In September, they approved of his handling of the economy 48 - 46 percent and split on his handling of health care 44 - 45 percent. The Democratic wave that swept through Ohio in 2006 and 2008 may be cresting. The Democratic lead in the Governor\'s and Senate races has evaporated and for the first time President Barack Obama is under water in the most important swing state in the country, said Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. Ohio voters are not happy with the President\'s handling of health care and the economy. The fact that they now are split whether he or the Republicans in Congress are better able to handle health care should be a very worrisome number at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. since the GOP is still pretty much a four-letter word in most of America. Independent voters, often the group that decides Ohio elections, disapprove 49 - 45 percent of the overall job Obama is doing and disapprove 54 - 39 percent of his handling of the economy. They disapprove 62 - 34 percent, almost 2-1, of his handling of health care. In July, when the President\'s job approval began falling nationally from the high 50s and low 60s into the low 50s, Ohio was the first place it showed up in the polls, said Brown. Portman, a former Congressman running for the U.S. Senate in 2010, has small leads over two Democrats, topping Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner 38 - 34 percent and Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher 39 - 36 percent. In the battle for the Democratic Senate nomination, Fisher gets 24 percent to Brunner\'s 22 percent, with 51 percent undecided. Portman leads car dealer Tom Ganley 26 - 7 percent in a GOP primary with 64 percent undecided.','H: Also, two Quinnipiac polls, CT and OH, not good. SNovember 12, 2009 - Dems Fade In Ohio Senate Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Obama Gets Negative Score In Key Swing State Word format For the first time, Republican Rob Portman is inching ahead of the two Democrats in the 2010 race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. Also for the first time, Ohio voters disapprove 50 - 45 percent of the job President Barack Obama is doing, down from his 53 - 42 percent approval September 16 and 49 - 44 percent approval July 7. In still another first, voters are split 40 - 40 percent on who is doing a better job handling health care, the President or Congressional Republicans, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh- pe-ack) University survey finds. In a September 16 survey on the same question, Obama was on top 49 - 28 percent. Ohio voters disapprove 53 - 42 percent of the way the President is handling the economy and disapprove 57 - 36 percent of the way he is handling health care. In September, they approved of his handling of the economy 48 - 46 percent and split on his handling of health care 44 - 45 percent. \"The Democratic wave that swept through Ohio in 2006 and 2008 may be cresting. The Democratic lead in the Governor\'s and Senate races has evaporated and for the first time President Barack Obama is under water in the most important swing state in the country,\" said Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. \"Ohio voters are not happy with the President\'s handling of health care and the economy. The fact that they now are split whether he or the Republicans in Congress are better able to handle health care should be a very worrisome number at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. since the GOP is still pretty much a four-letter word in most of America.\" Independent voters, often the group that decides Ohio elections, disapprove 49 - 45 percent of the overall job Obama is doing and disapprove 54 - 39 percent of his handling of the economy. They disapprove 62 - 34 percent, almost 2-1, of his handling of health care. \"In July, when the President\'s job approval began falling nationally from the high 50s and low 60s into the low 50s, Ohio was the first place it showed up in the polls,\" said Brown. Portman, a former Congressman running for the U.S. Senate in 2010, has small leads over two Democrats, topping Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner 38 - 34 percent and Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher 39 - 36 percent. In the battle for the Democratic Senate nomination, Fisher gets 24 percent to Brunner\'s 22 percent, with 51 percent undecided. Portman leads car dealer Tom Ganley 26 - 7 percent in a GOP primary with 64 percent undecided.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Health_care_in_the_United_States',3,1,'3681 - C05766540.txt','(AP) US Congress Party SwitchWASHINGTON - Senior House aides say freshman Democratic lawmaker Parker Griffith of Alabama is switching to the Republican Party. Griffith was narrowly elected last year from a region of northern Alabama that includes Huntsville and Decatur. President Barack Obama lost the district badly to Republican John McCain. Griffith is a radiation oncologist. His switch comes as Congress is trying to pass a much-contested health care bill. Democrats will still control the House by a substantial margin.','(AP) US Congress Party SwitchWASHINGTON - Senior House aides say freshman Democratic lawmaker Parker Griffith of Alabama is switching to the Republican Party. Griffith was narrowly elected last year from a region of northern Alabama that includes Huntsville and Decatur. President Barack Obama lost the district badly to Republican John McCain. Griffith is a radiation oncologist. His switch comes as Congress is trying to pass a much-contested health care bill. Democrats will still control the House by a substantial margin.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Health_care_reform_in_the_United_States',2,1,'2514 - C05763921.txt','Questionso Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this time.] Q: Under the previous Administration organizatioris receiving HIV\\AIDs funds from the U.S. Government were required to have a policy explicitly opposing prostitution and sex trafficking. Is that going to continue to be the policy of this Administration? A: This matter has been the subject of litigation - outside groups have sued both USAID and the HHS over the policy - and we recently notified the Court that we needed additional time to review the policy. That review is underway no final decisions have been made. On 7/25/09 8:46 PM, Evergreen <Hdr22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Is the 50k figure State and AID? > Kurdistan election results? > Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during > WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we > deport them after war ended? > Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? > What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid?','Questionso Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this time.] Q: Under the previous Administration organizatioris receiving HIV\\AIDs funds from the U.S. Government were required to have a policy explicitly opposing prostitution and sex trafficking. Is that going to continue to be the policy of this Administration? A: This matter has been the subject of litigation - outside groups have sued both USAID and the HHS over the policy - and we recently notified the Court that we needed additional time to review the policy. That review is underway; no final decisions have been made. On 7/25/09 8:46 PM, \"Evergreen\" <Hdr22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Is the 50k figure State and AID? > Kurdistan election results? > Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during > WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we > deport them after war ended? > Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? > What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Health_care_reform_in_the_United_States',2,1,'2515 - C05763922.txt','Questions Re QuestionsOof, sorry Yes Thx. I meant budget question to refer to overall budget. Can you get that for me? o Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year. [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this','Questions Re QuestionsOof, sorry Yes Thx. I meant budget question to refer to overall budget. Can you get that for me? o Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year. [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Health_insurance',2,1,'1580 - C05761408.txt','In case you missed thisThis was on Paul Krugman\'s blog yesterday. I, for one, enjoyed it. Hope you\'re very well Hillary. May 19, 2009, 7:35 am Ahem Politico: Health care could soon go the way of the automobile, with users having no choice but to buy insurance coverage. Within four years, every American could be required to own health insurance or pay their way through tax penalties. The odds of such a sea change rose last week when chief Democratic and Republican Senate negotiators on a health care bill acknowledged that many on the Finance Committee considered the so-called individual mandate essential to lower insurance costs for those who already have coverage. President Barack Obama didn\'t embrace the individual mandate during the campaign, which means he would essentially start from scratch in terms of selling the idea to voters. The mandate was a central policy difference with Hillary Clinton, who argued that a mandate was the only way to achieve universal coverage. Obama disagreed, saying enough people would purchase insurance voluntarily if the costs could be brought down. Progressive policy experts widely agreed that Obama\'s plan would have left out about 15 million people. Clinton, with an assist from New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, regularly assailed Obama for his no-mandate position. Actually, I don\'t care who gets credit, as long as we actually get universal health care.','In case you missed thisThis was on Paul Krugman\'s blog yesterday. I, for one, enjoyed it. Hope you\'re very well Hillary. May 19, 2009, 7:35 am Ahem Politico: Health care could soon go the way of the automobile, with users having no choice but to buy insurance coverage. Within four years, every American could be required to own health insurance or pay their way through tax penalties. The odds of such a sea change rose last week when chief Democratic and Republican Senate negotiators on a health care bill acknowledged that many on the Finance Committee considered the so-called individual mandate essential to lower insurance costs for those who already have coverage. President Barack Obama didn\'t embrace the individual mandate during the campaign, which means he would essentially start from scratch in terms of selling the idea to voters. The mandate was a central policy difference with Hillary Clinton, who argued that a mandate was the only way to achieve universal coverage. Obama disagreed, saying enough people would purchase insurance voluntarily if the costs could be brought down. Progressive policy experts widely agreed that Obama\'s plan would have left out about 15 million people. Clinton, with an assist from New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, regularly assailed Obama for his no-mandate position. Actually, I don\'t care who gets credit, as long as we actually get universal health care.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Health_insurance',2,1,'1745 - C05761807.txt','last email on this subjectSorry to flood your email, but I couldn\'t resist sending this to you from Ben Smith A year later, Hillary wins A year ago today, the final set of primaries made official the foregone conclusion that Barack Obama had won the primary, and Hillary Clinton lost it. There\'s far too much going on today to dwell on an anniversary, but it does seem worth noting one particular piece of news in its light: On the central health care policy debate of the Democratic Primary -- which was, to be fair, conducted within a fairly narrow frame -- Obama appears to have conceded today to a Senate plan likely to more closely resemble Clinton\'s. In a dense, careful letter to Ted Kennedy and Max Baucus, Obama offered his principles for a health care plan and conceded on a central point: He is now open to an individual mandate, which he campaigned against, and which is now being talked about by Senators of both parties with the buzzword shared responsibility. Obama still backs a hardship waiver for people unable to afford the mandate -- which is consistent with the core of his objection to the mandate. But what he cast as a principled difference of approach -- was the problem merely that people couldn\'t afford insurance? or something more? -- seems to have been conceded. Here\'s the relevant paragraph: I understand the Committees are moving towards a principle of shared responsibility -- making every American responsible for having health insurance coverage, and asking that employers share in the cost. I share the goal of ending lapses and gaps in coverage that make us less healthy and drive up everyone\'s costs, and I am open to your ideas on shared responsibility. But I believe if we are going to make people responsible for owning health insurance, we must make health care affordable. If we do end up with a system where people are responsible for their own insurance, we need to provide a hardship waiver to exempt Americans who cannot afford it. In addition, while I believe that employers have a responsibility to support health insurance for their employees, small businesses face a number of special challenges in affording health benefits and should be exempted. B6 B6 By Ben Smith 07:51 PM','last email on this subjectSorry to flood your email, but I couldn\'t resist sending this to you from Ben Smith A year later, Hillary wins A year ago today, the final set of primaries made official the foregone conclusion that Barack Obama had won the primary, and Hillary Clinton lost it. There\'s far too much going on today to dwell on an anniversary, but it does seem worth noting one particular piece of news in its light: On the central health care policy debate of the Democratic Primary -- which was, to be fair, conducted within a fairly narrow frame -- Obama appears to have conceded today to a Senate plan likely to more closely resemble Clinton\'s. In a dense, careful letter to Ted Kennedy and Max Baucus, Obama offered his principles for a health care plan and conceded on a central point: He is now open to an individual mandate, which he campaigned against, and which is now being talked about by Senators of both parties with the buzzword \"shared responsibility.\" Obama still backs a \"hardship waiver\" for people unable to afford the mandate -- which is consistent with the core of his objection to the mandate. But what he cast as a principled difference of approach -- was the problem merely that people couldn\'t afford insurance? or something more? -- seems to have been conceded. Here\'s the relevant paragraph: I understand the Committees are moving towards a principle of shared responsibility -- making every American responsible for having health insurance coverage, and asking that employers share in the cost. I share the goal of ending lapses and gaps in coverage that make us less healthy and drive up everyone\'s costs, and I am open to your ideas on shared responsibility. But I believe if we are going to make people responsible for owning health insurance, we must make health care affordable. If we do end up with a system where people are responsible for their own insurance, we need to provide a hardship waiver to exempt Americans who cannot afford it. In addition, while I believe that employers have a responsibility to support health insurance for their employees, small businesses face a number of special challenges in affording health benefits and should be exempted. B6 B6 By Ben Smith 07:51 PM'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Heavily_indebted_poor_countries',1,1,'1359 - C05760795.txt','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence; through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom; and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Hebrew_University_of_Jerusalem',2,1,'1238 - C05760550.txt','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010What do you think? Can I commit to this? Original Messa e Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010What do you think? Can I commit to this? Original Messa e Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Hebrew_University_of_Jerusalem',2,1,'2308 - C05763123.txt','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010Did we regret this? Madam Secretary, That would be more than fine. I appreciate you even looking to see if this may work. On another note I wanted to send congratulations to you on the announcement of your daughters engagement. I know you are proud of her and rightfully so. Also I had dinner last night with a mutual friend of ours, Sen Lindsay Graham. Lindsay always talks how much he likes you and said if I were to be in contact with you to say hi from him. Stay well and I look forward to hearing and seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Terry-- So sorry I haven\'t responded before but I\'ve been hip deep in the rollout of the Afghanistan strategy. I am trying hard to accept this invite but haven\'t been able to nail down. We will let you know one way or the other by end of next week. Is that ok? I hope you, your family and the futures markets are all well! My very best wishes, Hillary Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010Did we regret this? Madam Secretary, That would be more than fine. I appreciate you even looking to see if this may work. On another note I wanted to send congratulations to you on the announcement of your daughters engagement. I know you are proud of her and rightfully so. Also I had dinner last night with a mutual friend of ours, Sen Lindsay Graham. Lindsay always talks how much he likes you and said if I were to be in contact with you to say hi from him. Stay well and I look forward to hearing and seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Terry-- So sorry I haven\'t responded before but I\'ve been hip deep in the rollout of the Afghanistan strategy. I am trying hard to accept this invite but haven\'t been able to nail down. We will let you know one way or the other by end of next week. Is that ok? I hope you, your family and the futures markets are all well! My very best wishes, Hillary Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Heike_Schulte-Mattler',4,1,'1488 - C05761248.txt','ConfirmationsGreat work, Miguel and the whole senate team! Just got a call from Mike Mattler in Lugar\'s office. Daalder, DeBaca, and Carson were all just confirmed. Nothing on Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2645 rodriguezme@state.gov','ConfirmationsGreat work, Miguel and the whole senate team! Just got a call from Mike Mattler in Lugar\'s office. Daalder, DeBaca, and Carson were all just confirmed. Nothing on Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2645 rodriguezme@state.gov'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Heike_Schulte-Mattler',4,1,'1498 - C05761268.txt','ConfirmationsYep Can we get each in asap for me to meet w? Great work, Miguel and the whole senate team! Just got a call from Mike Mattler in Lugar\'s office. Daalder, DeBaca, and Carson were all just confirmed. Nothing on Miguel E. Rodriguez','ConfirmationsYep Can we get each in asap for me to meet w? Great work, Miguel and the whole senate team! Just got a call from Mike Mattler in Lugar\'s office. Daalder, DeBaca, and Carson were all just confirmed. Nothing on Miguel E. Rodriguez'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Heike_Schulte-Mattler',4,1,'1512 - C05761293.txt','ConfirmationsAm in office Can you talk? Yep Can we get each in asap for me to meet w? Great work, Miguel and the whole senate team! 25 Just got a call from Mike Mattler in Lugar\'s office. Daalder, DeBaca, and Carson were all just confirmed. Nothing on Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2645 rodriguezme@state.gov 26','ConfirmationsAm in office Can you talk? Yep Can we get each in asap for me to meet w? Great work, Miguel and the whole senate team! 25 Just got a call from Mike Mattler in Lugar\'s office. Daalder, DeBaca, and Carson were all just confirmed. Nothing on Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2645 rodriguezme@state.gov 26'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Heike_Schulte-Mattler',4,1,'347 - C05758487.txt','ConfirmationsCan we get each in asap for me to meet w? Great work, Miguel and the whole senate team! Just got a call from Mike Mattler in Lugar\'s office. Daalder, DeBaca, and Carson were all just confirmed. Nothing on Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2645','ConfirmationsCan we get each in asap for me to meet w? Great work, Miguel and the whole senate team! Just got a call from Mike Mattler in Lugar\'s office. Daalder, DeBaca, and Carson were all just confirmed. Nothing on Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2645'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Helen_McCrory',1,1,'3081 - C05764980.txt','RingersAttachments: IMG00101-20091017-1749jpg I\'m reading an old Entertainment Weekly and came across a promotional photo of Hope Davis and Dennis Quaid as you and President Clinton (along with Michael Sheen and Helen McCrory as the Blairs), for the HBO movie called The Special Relationship (due in the spring) - thought you\'d get a kick out of seeing a photo of the photo, attached In the caption, Hope Davis says, They made special teeth for me because Hillary\'s are very unique. When I popped them in, I suddenly looked very much like her.','RingersAttachments: IMG00101-20091017-1749jpg I\'m reading an old Entertainment Weekly and came across a promotional photo of Hope Davis and Dennis Quaid as you and President Clinton (along with Michael Sheen and Helen McCrory as the Blairs), for the HBO movie called \"The Special Relationship\" (due in the spring) - thought you\'d get a kick out of seeing a photo of the photo, attached In the caption, Hope Davis says, \"They made special teeth for me because Hillary\'s are very unique. When I popped them in, I suddenly looked very much like her.\"'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Helicopter',4,1,'1001 - C05760209.txt','Thanks so much for the talkDear Hillary, Spoke to the person you recommended on Friday. Sounds like he is comfortable and even surprised that Pakistanis are doing more. And maybe he will find some more ways to help, like the helicopter leasing. When I mentioned that someone deep in the ISI must be happy that Al Qaeda\'s alive, so we don\'t abandon Pakistan again, he chuckled. I talked about the vetting for intelligence. I also talked defeat strategy, and the need for something more than just deploying more forces and hoping the training for the Afghans will work. I continue to be struck by the parallels to Vietnam, and especially Johnson\'s inability to resist escalation, and his advisor\'s continued incrementalism. But I\'m encouraged by the pace of the review. Seems that there\'s sufficient time to consider this from all angles. I can imagine there are those arguing that we just need to fill the gap while we enlarge the Afghan army. That we help the Pakistanis but not press them to the point of being unpleasant. And that too much focus on Osama and al-Zawahiri raises the risk of public failure if we don\'t get them. There is much logic to this, but it has a strong tint of incrementalism. Hopefully, we can be more decisive: lean harder on the Pakistanis, provide more troops to McChrystal than his moderate risk and raise the heat on al Qaeda - then do all we can to push economic development in Afghanistan, restrain Indian meddling, and prepare to do more against Al Qaeda in Pakistan, directly if necessary. Ultimately, it seems that our best exit strategy would be to take down the top leadership of Al Qaeda in Pakistan, and then gradually draw down in Afghanistan. Wish I could do more to help All the best, Wes','Thanks so much for the talkDear Hillary, Spoke to the person you recommended on Friday. Sounds like he is comfortable and even surprised that Pakistanis are doing more. And maybe he will find some more ways to help, like the helicopter leasing. When I mentioned that someone deep in the ISI must be happy that Al Qaeda\'s alive, so we don\'t abandon Pakistan again, he chuckled. I talked about the \"vetting\" for intelligence. I also talked \"defeat strategy,\" and the need for something more than just deploying more forces and hoping the training for the Afghans will work. I continue to be struck by the parallels to Vietnam, and especially Johnson\'s inability to resist escalation, and his advisor\'s continued \"incrementalism.\" But I\'m encouraged by the pace of the review. Seems that there\'s sufficient time to consider this from all angles. I can imagine there are those arguing that we just need to fill the gap while we enlarge the Afghan army. That we help the Pakistanis but not press them to the point of being unpleasant. And that too much focus on Osama and al-Zawahiri raises the risk of public failure if we don\'t get them. There is much logic to this, but it has a strong tint of incrementalism. Hopefully, we can be more decisive: lean harder on the Pakistanis, provide more troops to McChrystal than his \"moderate risk\" and raise the heat on al Qaeda - then do all we can to push economic development in Afghanistan, restrain Indian meddling, and prepare to do more against Al Qaeda in Pakistan, directly if necessary. Ultimately, it seems that our best exit strategy would be to take down the top leadership of Al Qaeda in Pakistan, and then gradually draw down in Afghanistan. Wish I could do more to help All the best, Wes'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Helicopter',4,1,'1093 - C05760344.txt','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingWhat is the Bolton letter about the ICC refer to? Sensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingWhat is the Bolton letter about the ICC refer to? Sensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks; they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options; he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Helicopter',4,1,'274 - C05739883.txt','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government; however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya; if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Helicopter',4,1,'2924 - C05764699.txt','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks; they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options; he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today; if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras; it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Henry_Cisneros',1,1,'3610 - C05766351.txt','LAFyi - In case this makes it up your way... Had good meeting with Antonio Villaraigosa this morning. He is totally supportive and commited to help raise money and sponsor an LA presence. He totally got it. Do you know Jay Carson, his press guy? He was one of our campaign press hands. Also, his head of Intl, Dario, says he worked with you at WH legis affairs. Antonio did say that he has not heard from Secy since election. I wonder how feasible it would be to get her to call him to thank him for his commitment to help? I think he can easily raise $2m. This is the figure we talked about. His competitiveness got going when I told him that Henry Cisneros is helping raise $1M in little ole San Antonio... On my way to Houston tomorrow to meet with leaders there Fri morning... We should figure out a NY strategy. With Tx, Ca & Ny, we have strong geographic balance. IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.','LAFyi - In case this makes it up your way... Had good meeting with Antonio Villaraigosa this morning. He is totally supportive and commited to help raise money and sponsor an LA presence. He totally got it. Do you know Jay Carson, his press guy? He was one of our campaign press hands. Also, his head of Intl, Dario, says he worked with you at WH legis affairs. Antonio did say that he has not heard from Secy since election. I wonder how feasible it would be to get her to call him to thank him for his commitment to help? I think he can easily raise $2m. This is the figure we talked about. His competitiveness got going when I told him that Henry Cisneros is helping raise $1M in little ole San Antonio... On my way to Houston tomorrow to meet with leaders there Fri morning... We should figure out a NY strategy. With Tx, Ca & Ny, we have strong geographic balance. IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Henry_Kissinger',4,1,'2036 - C05762668.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/7/098:00 am BREAKFAST FOR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING 9:15 am INDIA STRATEGY James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 10:00 am PHONE CALL w/HENRY KISSINGER 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR THREE 11:05 am Treaty Room 11:15 am PRIVATE MEETING w/DAVE STONE 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm POLICY LUNCHEON 2:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm MEETING ONUS/CHINA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office *Kurt Campbell, P.J. Crowley, Cheryl Mills, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Hums Abedin, Jake Sullivan and Derek Chollet 3:15 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ MARK HYMAN 3:45 pm Secretary\'s Office Tbd DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence Tbd ARRIVE Private Residence 7:00 pm PHONE CALL w/JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER NAKASONE Secretary\'s Residence ### 103','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/7/098:00 am BREAKFAST FOR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING 9:15 am INDIA STRATEGY James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 10:00 am PHONE CALL w/HENRY KISSINGER 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR THREE 11:05 am Treaty Room 11:15 am PRIVATE MEETING w/DAVE STONE 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm POLICY LUNCHEON 2:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm MEETING ONUS/CHINA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office *Kurt Campbell, P.J. Crowley, Cheryl Mills, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Hums Abedin, Jake Sullivan and Derek Chollet 3:15 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ MARK HYMAN 3:45 pm Secretary\'s Office Tbd DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence Tbd ARRIVE Private Residence 7:00 pm PHONE CALL w/JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER NAKASONE Secretary\'s Residence ### 103'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Henry_Kissinger',4,1,'2295 - C05763097.txt','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s smart power, according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy realists and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish realist foreign policy adviser Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian Joseph Nye, a major proponent of soft power, the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism Brent Scowcroft the realist national security adviser under George H.W. Bush Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s \"smart power,\" according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy \"realists\" and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state; George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state; Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish \"realist\" foreign policy adviser; Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian; Joseph Nye, a major proponent of \"soft power,\" the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion; Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism; Brent Scowcroft; the \"realist\" national security adviser under George H.W. Bush; Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state; John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress; and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Henry_Kissinger',4,1,'2740 - C05764366.txt','Senator Mitchell/Henry KissingerHuma, Jake, Joe, S Specials -- 1.4(D) Two things that might be of interest to S: B1 1) I had a long secure call with Senator Mitchell this morning. He will be preparing a written report with recommendations to convey to her at the beginning of the week. But he\'s had a difficult series of meetings. I can brief her if she likes. 2) Henry Kissinger has asked to speak to me this morning. (Not me personally -- the NEA Assistant Secretary he doesn\'t know me from Adam.) Netanyahu is calling him at 10 a.m., so he asked to speak to me at 9 a.m. Kissinger does not know the subject of the Netanyahu call. I talked with Senator Mitchell about this, to see what might be useful for Kissinger to say to Netanyahu. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 10/09/2024','Senator Mitchell/Henry KissingerHuma, Jake, Joe, S Specials -- 1.4(D) Two things that might be of interest to S: B1 1) I had a long secure call with Senator Mitchell this morning. He will be preparing a written report with recommendations to convey to her at the beginning of the week. But he\'s had a difficult series of meetings. I can brief her if she likes. 2) Henry Kissinger has asked to speak to me this morning. (Not me personally -- the NEA Assistant Secretary; he doesn\'t know me from Adam.) Netanyahu is calling him at 10 a.m., so he asked to speak to me at 9 a.m. Kissinger does not know the subject of the Netanyahu call. I talked with Senator Mitchell about this, to see what might be useful for Kissinger to say to Netanyahu. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 10/09/2024'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Henry_Kissinger',4,1,'3273 - C05765761.txt','FYI: Les Gelb: Amateur Hour at the White Househttp://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to throw its weight around. What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make demands on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect deliverables on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.','FYI: Les Gelb: \"Amateur Hour at the White House\"http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to \"throw its weight around.\" What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make \"demands\" on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect \"deliverables\" on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Henry_Waxman',1,1,'1947 - C05762528.txt','U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman admitted to L.A. hospitalLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Congressman Henry Waxman, the powerful chairman the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee, has been hospitalized in Los Angeles for an undisclosed ailment, a spokeswoman said. The 69-year-old veteran Democrat from Southern California was not feeling well on Tuesday and was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for routine testing, the spokeswoman, Karen Lightfoot said. He\'s feeling much better now, Lightfoot said. She declined to disclose the nature of his ailment or how long he is expected to remain in the hospital. Waxman, a member of Congress since 1975, was a leading co-sponsor of landmark climate change legislation passed by the House on Friday.','U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman admitted to L.A. hospitalLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Congressman Henry Waxman, the powerful chairman the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee, has been hospitalized in Los Angeles for an undisclosed ailment, a spokeswoman said. The 69-year-old veteran Democrat from Southern California was not feeling well on Tuesday and was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for \"routine testing,\" the spokeswoman, Karen Lightfoot said. \"He\'s feeling much better now,\" Lightfoot said. She declined to disclose the nature of his ailment or how long he is expected to remain in the hospital. Waxman, a member of Congress since 1975, was a leading co-sponsor of landmark climate change legislation passed by the House on Friday.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Herbert_Morrison',2,1,'1661 - C05761557.txt','Miliband...Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak with him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid At last, a great mobile device for under $50. Take a Peek!','Miliband...Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal; 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak with him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid At last, a great mobile device for under $50. Take a Peek!'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Herbert_Morrison',2,1,'1664 - C05761562.txt','Miliband...Ok now, Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Very sorry to read this confirmation. Email if and when it would be convenient to call you. Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak wi th him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid','Miliband...Ok now, Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Very sorry to read this confirmation. Email if and when it would be convenient to call you. Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal; 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak wi th him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Heres_the_Point',1,1,'1605 - C05761445.txt','from rome... SidHillary: I\'m on train until 1 pm (six hours ahead), my cell works anywhere . Sid Can you talk? What # should I call? Hillary: In Rome, on way to Florence to NYU Center on Law and Security Conference. Here\'s the point: While here, I had dinner tonight with Shaun Woodward (meeting with Pope on N. Ireland). He told me he\'s meeting with Jim Steinberg on Friday. He told me things you would in my judgment want and need to hear because they will likely involve your personal role. I think you should step in and ask him to tell you directly. I also should relate to you when I return information about Brown government re foreign ministry: Meetings here with former PM Amato, former amb. Saleo, key journalists for Correire, Repubblica, Europa, RAI, etc, new re Berlusconi, as usual the real story is not what\'s public. Sid','from rome... SidHillary: I\'m on train until 1 pm (six hours ahead), my cell works anywhere . Sid Can you talk? What # should I call? Hillary: In Rome, on way to Florence to NYU Center on Law and Security Conference. Here\'s the point: While here, I had dinner tonight with Shaun Woodward (meeting with Pope on N. Ireland). He told me he\'s meeting with Jim Steinberg on Friday. He told me things you would in my judgment want and need to hear because they will likely involve your personal role. I think you should step in and ask him to tell you directly. I also should relate to you when I return information about Brown government re foreign ministry: Meetings here with former PM Amato, former amb. Saleo, key journalists for Correire, Repubblica, Europa, RAI, etc, new re Berlusconi, as usual the real story is not what\'s public. Sid'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Here_at_the_Home',1,1,'3068 - C05764964.txt','Women\'s eventsI have been trying, but the first feedback I got was maybe he should meet with Cheryl, et al. Frankly, he is following up on his last conversation with you so we should just all get together with you. I will get with Lona today. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov PIs work out a time for us to meet w him. I\'ve had wonderfully constructive conversations with him and we\'ve got, what we both think is a terrific plan, but he really needs to present it to you. Once we have your feedback, we can move on all of this. It\'s all very exciting and he\'s the best. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Doug--I\'d like to discuss when you are here for Capricia\'s swearing in. I\'m copying Lona and Melanne so they can schedule. All the best, H Hil Hope you all are getting some R&R as the summer wanes. Your Africa trip has generated a lot of visibility and momentum on women\'s issues. I wanted to follow up on an idea we discussed, when we met a few months ago, for raising the profile of women\'s issues and creating a unique platform for you in the U.S. You may recall that Melanne and I were developing ideas for holding events to connect people working on women\'s issues around the world, and to raise the visibility of the issues in the US. Whitney Williams has joined us to flesh out a vision for a series of conferences that would bring together policymakers and experts from the field with women you have met around the world - and people at the grassroots level in this country. Each conference would be followed by a special event featuring musical, cultural and culinary celebrities (yep, celebrity chefs) from the U.S. and other countries to generate visibility online and in the entertainment media, which would reach a lot more people than the policy conference alone. These events would create connections among people who often work in isolation, and generate ideas for improving policies and practices. They\'d also inspire and engage a whole new generation to get involved in global women\'s issues. This approach ? bringing together policy, grassroots and entertainment aspects ? isn\'t being done by anyone else in the development space. It would be a great way to raise the visibility of the issues, and your work on them, here at home. We could put on several over the next year, with one on the 15th Anniversary of your UN speech in Beijing.','Women\'s eventsI have been trying, but the first feedback I got was maybe he should meet with Cheryl, et al. Frankly, he is following up on his last conversation with you so we should just all get together with you. I will get with Lona today. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov PIs work out a time for us to meet w him. I\'ve had wonderfully constructive conversations with him and we\'ve got, what we both think is a terrific plan, but he really needs to present it to you. Once we have your feedback, we can move on all of this. It\'s all very exciting and he\'s the best. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Doug--I\'d like to discuss when you are here for Capricia\'s swearing in. I\'m copying Lona and Melanne so they can schedule. All the best, H Hil Hope you all are getting some R&R as the summer wanes. Your Africa trip has generated a lot of visibility and momentum on women\'s issues. I wanted to follow up on an idea we discussed, when we met a few months ago, for raising the profile of women\'s issues and creating a unique platform for you in the U.S. You may recall that Melanne and I were developing ideas for holding events to connect people working on women\'s issues around the world, and to raise the visibility of the issues in the US. Whitney Williams has joined us to flesh out a vision for a series of conferences that would bring together policymakers and experts from the field with women you have met around the world - and people at the grassroots level in this country. Each conference would be followed by a special event featuring musical, cultural and culinary celebrities (yep, celebrity chefs) from the U.S. and other countries to generate visibility online and in the entertainment media, which would reach a lot more people than the policy conference alone. These events would create connections among people who often work in isolation, and generate ideas for improving policies and practices. They\'d also inspire and engage a whole new generation to get involved in global women\'s issues. This approach ? bringing together policy, grassroots and entertainment aspects ? isn\'t being done by anyone else in the development space. It would be a great way to raise the visibility of the issues, and your work on them, here at home. We could put on several over the next year, with one on the 15th Anniversary of your UN speech in Beijing.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Here_Comes_Honey_Boo_Boo',1,1,'234 - C05739833.txt','Bill Keller piecePls print. An interesting piece. The argument that worked on my conservative Obama-hating (Hillary-respecting) friends, which Keller hints at in the slack he\'ll cut us, is that our denunciations of the video aren\'t an effort to debate the mob they are an effort to give ammo to the right side to win the battle that Keller himself identifies (between extremists seeking to put pressure on weak transitional governments and the more mainstream majority that supports those governments). And you could say it worked. Governments stepped up. Extremist groups in Tunisia are backpedalling. Etc. So we need to make this argument forcefully. The Satanic Video By BILL KELLER THE alchemy of modern media works with amazing speed. Start with a cheesy anti-Muslim video that resembles a bad trailer for a Sacha Baron Cohen comedy. It becomes YouTube fuel for protest across the Islamic world and a pretext for killing American diplomats. That angry spasm begets an inflammatory Newsweek cover, MUSLIM RAGE, which in turn inspires a Twitter hashtag that reduces the whole episode to .a running joke: There\'s no prayer room in this nightclub. #MuslimRage. You lose your nephew at the airport but you can\'t yell his name because it\'s JIHAD. #MuslimRage. From provocation to trauma to lampoon in a few short news cycles. It\'s over in a week, forgotten in two. Now back to Snooki and Honey Boo Boo. Except, of course, it\'s far from over. It moves temporarily off-screen, and then it is back: the Pakistani retailer accused last week of blasphemy because he refused to close his shops','Bill Keller piecePls print. An interesting piece. The argument that worked on my conservative Obama-hating (Hillary-respecting) friends, which Keller hints at in the \"slack\" he\'ll cut us, is that our denunciations of the video aren\'t an effort to debate the mob; they are an effort to give ammo to the right side to win the battle that Keller himself identifies (between extremists seeking to put \"pressure\" on weak transitional governments and the more mainstream majority that supports those governments). And you could say it worked. Governments stepped up. Extremist groups in Tunisia are backpedalling. Etc. So we need to make this argument forcefully. The Satanic Video By BILL KELLER THE alchemy of modern media works with amazing speed. Start with a cheesy anti-Muslim video that resembles a bad trailer for a Sacha Baron Cohen comedy. It becomes YouTube fuel for protest across the Islamic world and a pretext for killing American diplomats. That angry spasm begets an inflammatory Newsweek cover, \"MUSLIM RAGE,\" which in turn inspires a Twitter hashtag that reduces the whole episode to .a running joke: \"There\'s no prayer room in this nightclub. #MuslimRage.\" \"You lose your nephew at the airport but you can\'t yell his name because it\'s JIHAD. #MuslimRage.\" From provocation to trauma to lampoon in a few short news cycles. It\'s over in a week, forgotten in two. Now back to Snooki and Honey Boo Boo. Except, of course, it\'s far from over. It moves temporarily off-screen, and then it is back: the Pakistani retailer accused last week of \"blasphemy\" because he refused to close his shops'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Here_I_Am_(Bryan_Adams_song)',1,1,'2047 - C05762686.txt','Secretary SebeliusHappy to call. Will check in with hrc. Dear Huma, It was great to see you today however briefly Tim Collins just called me after his meeting with Secretary Sebelius tonight and she was interested in what we are trying to do. Tim suggested it would be helpful if you or the Secretary called to introduce me to her. Then I could set up a meeting tomorrow while I am still here. I am leaving at 630 pm.. I would really appreciate it ? I think it could help move things along! Be well, Mark PS I am on my cell Mark Hyman, MD Vice Chair, Institute for Functional Medicine Founder and Medical Director The UltraWellness Center 45 Walker Street Lenox MA 012 0 108','Secretary SebeliusHappy to call. Will check in with hrc. Dear Huma, It was great to see you today however briefly Tim Collins just called me after his meeting with Secretary Sebelius tonight and she was interested in what we are trying to do. Tim suggested it would be helpful if you or the Secretary called to introduce me to her. Then I could set up a meeting tomorrow while I am still here. I am leaving at 630 pm.. I would really appreciate it ? I think it could help move things along! Be well, Mark PS I am on my cell Mark Hyman, MD Vice Chair, Institute for Functional Medicine Founder and Medical Director The UltraWellness Center 45 Walker Street Lenox MA 012 0 108'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Here_I_Am_(Rick_Ross_song)',1,1,'3742 - C05766654.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionSet for 12:30 You are calling redswitch from your black ste phone 202-647-5926 When is Steinberg call? fyi Dan? Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo ? has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionSet for 12:30 You are calling redswitch from your black ste phone 202-647-5926 When is Steinberg call? fyi Dan? Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo ? has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hersey_Kyota',1,1,'2472 - C05763809.txt','Palau release on free association meetingBelow is Palau\'s statement on the recent meeting in the required free association review. The fourth is the key paragraph. Jake, I\'ll call. Jeff 202-343-2905 o, A Compact of Free Association replaced the United States administration of Palau, islands which the U.S. took in war and subsequently administered for the United Nations. The Compact, which was signed in 1986 and took effect October 1, 1994, includes provisions of various duration. Some are to last at least 50 years, including full U.S. military authority -- although the power of the U.S. to deny access to Palau and its extensive waters by the military of any other nation is to continue in perpetuity. The amounts and types of U.S. budgetary and programmatic assistance to Palau under the Compact are specified for 15 years, but the Compact requires reviews of its terms and the entire relationship on its 15th, 30th, and 40th anniversaries. The reviews are to consider the operating requirements of the Government of Palau and the islands\' development. The Compact also commits the U.S. to acting on the findings and to promoting Palau\'s long-term economic development. A Palauan delegation that included Vice President Kerai Mariur, Chief Representative for Compact Review Joshua Koshiba, Minister of Health Dr. Stevenson J. Kuartei, Palau Community College President Dr. Patrick Tellei, Ambassador to the U.S. Hersey Kyota, Representative to the United Nations Stuart Beck, and their consultants met in Honolulu on July 8-9 in connection with the 15th Anniversary Review with an American delegation that included Department of State Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands Affairs Alcy Frelick, the head of the US Delegation, and representatives of the Departments of the Interior and Defense and the Weather and Postal Services. The U.S. delegation made positive statements on a few matters and agreed to discuss some others further. A number of the U.S. delegation\'s statements, however, evidenced a need for greater study by some U.S. officials of the intent as well as the letter of the Compact, the relationship as a whole, Palau\'s economic situation and fiscal responsibility commitments, and Palau\'s contributions to the U.S. and to international harmony -- including sacrifice by Palauans in the U.S. military, the UN international peacekeeping force and Palau\'s strategic location and posture, and Palau\'s positions in the U.N. Palau is grateful for its partnership with the U.S. and wants to continue in the association as called for by the Compact, deepen the relationship, and develop its capacities as a freely associated state. It appreciates the more positive expressions of U.S. Secretaries of State Clinton and of the Interior Salazar and congressional leaders of both political parties. Palau fully trusts that reflection will result in an approach to the relationship consistent with the Compact and to positions befitting the great nation that is the United States. Recognizing that the questions of the association are relatively small and unique for the Government of the U.S. and that the U.S. faces many and extraordinary challenges at this time, Palau understands why more deliberation by U.S. officials can be needed. Because of this, because of the confidence that it has in the United States, and because it would not be productive to elaborate with others on the conversations at this stage, Palau\'s representatives are confining additional comment to official communications. B6','Palau release on free association meetingBelow is Palau\'s statement on the recent meeting in the required free association review. The fourth is the key paragraph. Jake, I\'ll call. Jeff 202-343-2905 o, A Compact of Free Association replaced the United States administration of Palau, islands which the U.S. took in war and subsequently administered for the United Nations. The Compact, which was signed in 1986 and took effect October 1, 1994, includes provisions of various duration. Some are to last at least 50 years, including full U.S. military authority -- although the power of the U.S. to deny access to Palau and its extensive waters by the military of any other nation is to continue in perpetuity. The amounts and types of U.S. budgetary and programmatic assistance to Palau under the Compact are specified for 15 years, but the Compact requires reviews of its terms and the entire relationship on its 15th, 30th, and 40th anniversaries. The reviews are to consider the operating requirements of the Government of Palau and the islands\' development. The Compact also commits the U.S. to acting on the findings and to promoting Palau\'s long-term economic development. A Palauan delegation that included Vice President Kerai Mariur, Chief Representative for Compact Review Joshua Koshiba, Minister of Health Dr. Stevenson J. Kuartei, Palau Community College President Dr. Patrick Tellei, Ambassador to the U.S. Hersey Kyota, Representative to the United Nations Stuart Beck, and their consultants met in Honolulu on July 8-9 in connection with the 15th Anniversary Review with an American delegation that included Department of State Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands Affairs Alcy Frelick, the head of the US Delegation, and representatives of the Departments of the Interior and Defense and the Weather and Postal Services. The U.S. delegation made positive statements on a few matters and agreed to discuss some others further. A number of the U.S. delegation\'s statements, however, evidenced a need for greater study by some U.S. officials of the intent as well as the letter of the Compact, the relationship as a whole, Palau\'s economic situation and fiscal responsibility commitments, and Palau\'s contributions to the U.S. and to international harmony -- including sacrifice by Palauans in the U.S. military, the UN international peacekeeping force and Palau\'s strategic location and posture, and Palau\'s positions in the U.N. Palau is grateful for its partnership with the U.S. and wants to continue in the association as called for by the Compact, deepen the relationship, and develop its capacities as a freely associated state. It appreciates the more positive expressions of U.S. Secretaries of State Clinton and of the Interior Salazar and congressional leaders of both political parties. Palau fully trusts that reflection will result in an approach to the relationship consistent with the Compact and to positions befitting the great nation that is the United States. Recognizing that the questions of the association are relatively small and unique for the Government of the U.S. and that the U.S. faces many and extraordinary challenges at this time, Palau understands why more deliberation by U.S. officials can be needed. Because of this, because of the confidence that it has in the United States, and because it would not be productive to elaborate with others on the conversations at this stage, Palau\'s representatives are confining additional comment to official communications. B6'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Heterosexuality',3,1,'1410 - C05761113.txt','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesThat is good news. Also, I\'m around if you want to catch up until 4 when I leave for a wedding and to NY. See traffic below ? read down We will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesThat is good news. Also, I\'m around if you want to catch up until 4 when I leave for a wedding and to NY. See traffic below ? read down We will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Heterosexuality',3,1,'1698 - C05761689.txt','FyiBy MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) ? Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will soon announce that gay American diplomats will be given benefits similar to those that their heterosexual counterparts enjoy, U.S. officials said Saturday. In a notice to be sent soon to State Department employees, Clinton says regulations that denied same-sex couples and their families the same rights and privileges that straight diplomats enjoyed are unfair and must end, as they harm U.S. diplomacy. Providing training, medical care and other benefits to domestic partners promote the cohesiveness, safety and effectiveness of our posts abroad, she says in the message, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press. It will also help the department attract and retain personnel in a competitive environment where domestic partner benefits and allowances are increasingly the norm for world-class employers, she says. At bottom, the department will provide these benefits for both opposite-sex and same-sex domestic partners because it is the right thing to do, Clinton says. Among the benefits that will now be granted gay diplomats: the right of domestic partners to hold diplomatic passports, government-paid travel for their partners and families to and from foreign posts, and the use of U.S. medical facilities abroad. In addition, gay diplomats\' families will now be eligible for U.S. government emergency evacuations and training courses at the Foreign Service Institute, the message says. The announcement, expected this week, was provided to the AP by a State Department official who is a member of the Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies organization. Two department officials not affiliated with the organization confirmed its accuracy. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publically about the changes.','FyiBy MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) ? Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will soon announce that gay American diplomats will be given benefits similar to those that their heterosexual counterparts enjoy, U.S. officials said Saturday. In a notice to be sent soon to State Department employees, Clinton says regulations that denied same-sex couples and their families the same rights and privileges that straight diplomats enjoyed are \"unfair and must end,\" as they harm U.S. diplomacy. \"Providing training, medical care and other benefits to domestic partners promote the cohesiveness, safety and effectiveness of our posts abroad,\" she says in the message, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press. \"It will also help the department attract and retain personnel in a competitive environment where domestic partner benefits and allowances are increasingly the norm for world-class employers,\" she says. \"At bottom, the department will provide these benefits for both opposite-sex and same-sex domestic partners because it is the right thing to do,\" Clinton says. Among the benefits that will now be granted gay diplomats: the right of domestic partners to hold diplomatic passports, government-paid travel for their partners and families to and from foreign posts, and the use of U.S. medical facilities abroad. In addition, gay diplomats\' families will now be eligible for U.S. government emergency evacuations and training courses at the Foreign Service Institute, the message says. The announcement, expected this week, was provided to the AP by a State Department official who is a member of the Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies organization. Two department officials not affiliated with the organization confirmed its accuracy. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publically about the changes.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Heterosexuality',3,1,'3653 - C05766481.txt','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesWe will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others I love how these leaders always claim they didn\'t know about the legislation. Same thing Karzai said. But if this gets done, I\'d like to put it out in a small way that we fixed it, just to have as a marker out there for the big speech, whenever it is. FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesWe will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others I love how these leaders always claim they didn\'t know about the legislation. Same thing Karzai said. But if this gets done, I\'d like to put it out in a small way that we fixed it, just to have as a marker out there for the big speech, whenever it is. FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hewlett-Packard',1,1,'1190 - C05760483.txt','Letter for Hillary from Tina BrownPls print. I am so sorry we didn\'t touch base today. I had a quick conversation with I am forwarding the letter from Tina Brown because I think this will be fabulous opportunity for you to showcase your ideas and also your long history of advocating on behalf of women around the world. As always, I defer to your and your staff\'s realities and judgment but did want you to know I am involved and hope you can make it. If not, I love you anyway! Let me what might work for us to chat. I described the possibilities to both in Rhinebeck. Hope you are well. As always, Jill December 10, 2009 Dear Madame Secretary, I am following up on the letter I sent to you on November 8, 2009 at the suggestion of Melanne Verveer. On March 12th and 13th, in New York City, 300 influential women from diverse countries and cultures will come together to illuminate the circumstances of their lives and to explore the still unfulfilled promise of women around the world. Women in the World: Stories and Solutions, will be hosted by The Daily Beast, the United Nations Foundation, Vital Voices Global Partnership, and Diane von Furstenberg (and sponsored by Hewlett Packard who will bring their most creative digital support). We are delighted to announce that for our opening night on Friday, March 12, at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, we have an extraordinary event planned. The legendary Broadway director Julie Taymor has agreed to direct the Vital Voices play Seven, featuring acclaimed film and stage actresses. At the conclusion of this performance, we will host a panel conversation featuring their real-life counterparts: Hafsat Abiola, Farida Azizi, Anabella De Leon, Inez McCormack, Mukhtar Mai, Mu Sochua, and Marina Pisklakova-Parker.','Letter for Hillary from Tina BrownPls print. I am so sorry we didn\'t touch base today. I had a quick conversation with I am forwarding the letter from Tina Brown because I think this will be fabulous opportunity for you to showcase your ideas and also your long history of advocating on behalf of women around the world. As always, I defer to your and your staff\'s realities and judgment but did want you to know I am involved and hope you can make it. If not, I love you anyway! Let me what might work for us to chat. I described the possibilities to both in Rhinebeck. Hope you are well. As always, Jill December 10, 2009 Dear Madame Secretary, I am following up on the letter I sent to you on November 8, 2009 at the suggestion of Melanne Verveer. On March 12th and 13th, in New York City, 300 influential women from diverse countries and cultures will come together to illuminate the circumstances of their lives and to explore the still unfulfilled promise of women around the world. \"Women in the World: Stories and Solutions,\" will be hosted by The Daily Beast, the United Nations Foundation, Vital Voices Global Partnership, and Diane von Furstenberg (and sponsored by Hewlett Packard who will bring their most creative digital support). We are delighted to announce that for our opening night on Friday, March 12, at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, we have an extraordinary event planned. The legendary Broadway director Julie Taymor has agreed to direct the Vital Voices play Seven, featuring acclaimed film and stage actresses. At the conclusion of this performance, we will host a panel conversation featuring their real-life counterparts: Hafsat Abiola, Farida Azizi, Anabella De Leon, Inez McCormack, Mukhtar Mai, Mu Sochua, and Marina Pisklakova-Parker.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Hexafluoroacetylacetone',4,1,'1502 - C05761279.txt','StuffThese are the documents you should have. 1) HFAC remarks by courier 2) Mitchell Report by courier 3) Verma Q and A by fax 4) Cabinet statement by fax 14','StuffThese are the documents you should have. 1) HFAC remarks by courier 2) Mitchell Report by courier 3) Verma Q and A by fax 4) Cabinet statement by fax 14'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Hexafluoroacetylacetone',4,1,'2924 - C05764699.txt','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks; they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options; he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today; if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras; it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Hexafluoroacetylacetone',4,1,'303 - C05758408.txt','StuffThx. I have them all. These are the documents you should have. 1) HFAC remarks by courier 2) Mitchell Report by courier 3) Verma Q and A by fax 4) Cabinet statement by fax','StuffThx. I have them all. These are the documents you should have. 1) HFAC remarks by courier 2) Mitchell Report by courier 3) Verma Q and A by fax 4) Cabinet statement by fax'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Hexafluoroacetylacetone',4,1,'3594 - C05766317.txt','CubaYou will have seen Verma\'s note regarding Senator Menedez desire to speak to S re direct mail talks with Cuba and our follow on talks with the Cubans and dissidents. He is upset tha he was not consulted and does not think he was briefed sufficiently quickly. WHA and H had briefed immediately on the direct mail talks, and had briefed HFAC on the follow on talks. We had asked for time to brief SFRC but had not yet done so. This should be a good news story. We engaged with the Cubans at the Vice-Minister level, breaking a several year shunning of our Interest Section by the Cubans, traveled outside of Havana to view hurricane damage (thus breaking through the barrier of no travel beyond a ten-mile perimeter), we pursued extradition of US fugitives in Cuba, and most importantly, Bisa Williams (my DAS and the head of delegation) met with a broad range of dissidents, civil socity reps, and bloggers. This last point is worth highlighting. The last part of the trip came together late because we would not let the Cubans condition our meetings or determine who we could or could not meet with. The Cubans finally allowed us to meet with dissidents, something they have prevented EU and other visitors from doing. In other words, we have broken th mold and put real pressure on others to do the same. That said, our briefing and outreach could have been quicker and better coordinated. This has upset Senator Menedez. We are sending Bisa up tomorrow to brief the SFRC.','CubaYou will have seen Verma\'s note regarding Senator Menedez desire to speak to S re direct mail talks with Cuba and our follow on talks with the Cubans and dissidents. He is upset tha he was not consulted and does not think he was briefed sufficiently quickly. WHA and H had briefed immediately on the direct mail talks, and had briefed HFAC on the follow on talks. We had asked for time to brief SFRC but had not yet done so. This should be a good news story. We engaged with the Cubans at the Vice-Minister level, breaking a several year shunning of our Interest Section by the Cubans, traveled outside of Havana to view hurricane damage (thus breaking through the barrier of no travel beyond a ten-mile perimeter), we pursued extradition of US fugitives in Cuba, and most importantly, Bisa Williams (my DAS and the head of delegation) met with a broad range of dissidents, civil socity reps, and bloggers. This last point is worth highlighting. The last part of the trip came together late because we would not let the Cubans condition our meetings or determine who we could or could not meet with. The Cubans finally allowed us to meet with dissidents, something they have prevented EU and other visitors from doing. In other words, we have broken th mold and put real pressure on others to do the same. That said, our briefing and outreach could have been quicker and better coordinated. This has upset Senator Menedez. We are sending Bisa up tomorrow to brief the SFRC.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hezbollah',1,1,'3208 - C05765599.txt','Lebanon has a cabinetHariri just announced the formation of a cabinet. It\'s divided 15-10-5 (15 ministers with March 14, 10 ministers with March 8, 5 ministers with President Sleiman). The ones of most concern to us -- Defense (our help to LAF), Interior (help to police plus municipal elections), Justice (Hariri Tribunal), Finance (can veto anything because of financial implications) are all either with March 14 or Presidency. That\'s good. Foreign . Affairs is with a new guy from Nabih Berri\'s bloc. with Lebanon rotating onto the Security Council. 1.4(D) B1 Next step: Hariri and his cabinet have 30 days to come up with the ministerial declaration, basically a platform, that must be presented to the Parliament along with the cabinet slate for a vote of confidence. This, too, may be painful, as they debate how to describe the resistance in ways that don\'t cross either U.S. or Hizballah red lines. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 11/08/2024','Lebanon has a cabinetHariri just announced the formation of a cabinet. It\'s divided 15-10-5 (15 ministers with March 14, 10 ministers with March 8, 5 ministers with President Sleiman). The ones of most concern to us -- Defense (our help to LAF), Interior (help to police plus municipal elections), Justice (Hariri Tribunal), Finance (can veto anything because of financial implications) are all either with March 14 or Presidency. That\'s good. Foreign . Affairs is with a new guy from Nabih Berri\'s bloc. with Lebanon rotating onto the Security Council. 1.4(D) B1 Next step: Hariri and his cabinet have 30 days to come up with the ministerial declaration, basically a platform, that must be presented to the Parliament along with the cabinet slate for a vote of confidence. This, too, may be painful, as they debate how to describe \"the resistance\" in ways that don\'t cross either U.S. or Hizballah red lines. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 11/08/2024'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'1119 - C05760371.txt','Qadahfi and New JerseyKudos to all. FYI Media now calling to confirm details put out in this statement. Ian Libyan Reps tell Rothman Quaddafi not coming to Englewood FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 28, 2009 4:04 pm EST Contact: Bob Decheine (202) 550-7869 Washington, D.C. based representatives of the Libyan government have informed Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) that Col. Moammar Quaddafi, will not be staying in Englewood, New Jersey if he comes to the United States for the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly next month. This information has not yet been confirmed by the White House or the State Department. I am very pleased that Moammar Quaddafi will apparently not be coming to Englewood. His appearance would have presented unnecessary safety and security issues for the residents of Englewood and the Libyan diplomats, said Rothman. I want to thank President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the literally dozens of their appointees I have had the pleasure to work so closely with over the past seven days in achieving this result. I also want to thank the Libyan government for their hard work and consideration in resolving this matter in such a positive fashion. Thanks, Pat. Adding Erica. Colleagues On the assumption that the Department is ready to take the position that we will not permit him to use the NJ property, recommend the following after consultations with the lawyers and experts who handle our hostship responsibilities The Department of State has consulted with the Government of Libya regarding the impending visit of Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi to attend the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. In keeping with prior arrangements, the Englewood, New Jersey property is not available for any use in connection with the upcoming visit I don\'t think that we want/need to get into particulars about boroughs within NYC Regards Pat p.s. am not sure he is President, I think [but am not sure] that is isn\'t just called Colonel PJ Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT','Qadahfi and New JerseyKudos to all. FYI Media now calling to confirm details put out in this statement. Ian Libyan Reps tell Rothman Quaddafi not coming to Englewood FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 28, 2009 4:04 pm EST Contact: Bob Decheine (202) 550-7869 Washington, D.C. based representatives of the Libyan government have informed Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) that Col. Moammar Quaddafi, will not be staying in Englewood, New Jersey if he comes to the United States for the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly next month. This information has not yet been confirmed by the White House or the State Department. \"I am very pleased that Moammar Quaddafi will apparently not be coming to Englewood. His appearance would have presented unnecessary safety and security issues for the residents of Englewood and the Libyan diplomats,\" said Rothman. I want to thank President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the literally dozens of their appointees I have had the pleasure to work so closely with over the past seven days in achieving this result. I also want to thank the Libyan government for their hard work and consideration in resolving this matter in such a positive fashion.\" Thanks, Pat. Adding Erica. Colleagues On the assumption that the Department is ready to take the position that we will not permit him to use the NJ property, recommend the following after consultations with the lawyers and experts who handle our \"hostship\" responsibilities The Department of State has consulted with the Government of Libya regarding the impending visit of Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi to attend the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. In keeping with prior arrangements, the Englewood, New Jersey property is not available for any use in connection with the upcoming visit I don\'t think that we want/need to get into particulars about boroughs within NYC Regards Pat p.s. am not sure he is \"President\", I think [but am not sure] that is isn\'t just called \"Colonel\" PJ Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'1192 - C05760488.txt','ScheduleAlso, once we know what time I need to be in DC, I\'ll need a shuttle time. And I want to lock in my return to NY on Thursday. Do you know what time I can take a shuttle on Thursday? Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?','ScheduleAlso, once we know what time I need to be in DC, I\'ll need a shuttle time. And I want to lock in my return to NY on Thursday. Do you know what time I can take a shuttle on Thursday? Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?'),(6.648472680996054,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,2,'1248 - C05760568.txt','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an ask-the-secretary column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to text the secretary. (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals, said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an \"ask-the-secretary\" column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to \"text the secretary.\" (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) \"New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals,\" said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'1262 - C05760595.txt','Obama\'s Personnel ProblemFcRtgcg n Dangerous Thoughts Obama\'s Personnel Problem Dan Gerstein, 03.25.09, 12:01 AM ET The especially rocky week that President Obama just experienced has led many political observers to ask what happened to the fabled discipline candidate Obama showed during the campaign and on into the transition. How did he and his vaunted political machine go from No Drama Obama to bailout bonus blunders, Tim Geithner death watches and Special Olympic insults in less than two months? ? The easy answer is that circumstances have changed, and there is a lot of truth to that. Governing is fundamentally different than campaigning?particularly in the pressure cooker of an economic meltdown. But that\'s exactly why I would argue that the president\'s escalating execution troubles are really a function of what has largely stayed the same since the election--the mismatched, understaffed team of loyalists around him. Indeed, as best I can tell, Obama has more than a Geithner problem. He has what I would call a Rumsfeld problem. That is to say, in the infamous words of the imperious defense secretary, the president made the mistake of going to economic war with the army he had?which was built for political speed and presidential comfort?instead of the army he needs to beat back the crisis of confidence that is crippling our markets and feeding the AIG blood lust. This is not a question of having good personnel. Obama had some of the best minds working in politics and policy helping him take down Hillary Clinton and John McCain. And it\'s only natural he would want to bring many of them into his White House to help run his government, much like most every modern president has done. ?Rather, it\'s a question of having the right personnel in the right place to make the best case for Obama\'s complicated and challenging economic agenda--and perhaps most important, to persuade 42','Obama\'s Personnel ProblemFcRtgcg n Dangerous Thoughts Obama\'s Personnel Problem Dan Gerstein, 03.25.09, 12:01 AM ET The especially rocky week that President Obama just experienced has led many political observers to ask what happened to the fabled discipline candidate Obama showed during the campaign and on into the transition. How did he and his vaunted political machine go from \"No Drama Obama\" to bailout bonus blunders, Tim Geithner death watches and Special Olympic insults in less than two months? ? The easy answer is that circumstances have changed, and there is a lot of truth to that. Governing is fundamentally different than campaigning?particularly in the pressure cooker of an economic meltdown. But that\'s exactly why I would argue that the president\'s escalating execution troubles are really a function of what has largely stayed the same since the election--the mismatched, understaffed team of loyalists around him. Indeed, as best I can tell, Obama has more than a Geithner problem. He has what I would call a Rumsfeld problem. That is to say, in the infamous words of the imperious defense secretary, the president made the mistake of going to economic war with the army he had?which was built for political speed and presidential comfort?instead of the army he needs to beat back the crisis of confidence that is crippling our markets and feeding the AIG blood lust. This is not a question of having good personnel. Obama had some of the best minds working in politics and policy helping him take down Hillary Clinton and John McCain. And it\'s only natural he would want to bring many of them into his White House to help run his government, much like most every modern president has done. ?Rather, it\'s a question of having the right personnel in the right place to make the best case for Obama\'s complicated and challenging economic agenda--and perhaps most important, to persuade 42'),(6.648472680996054,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,2,'1288 - C05760667.txt','Learning the hard wayFYI Learning the hard way Mar 26th 2009 From The Economist print edition Barack Obama may at last be getting a grip. But he still needs to show more leadership, at home and abroad HILLARY CLINTON\'S most effective quip, in her long struggle with Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination last year, was that the Oval Office is no place for on-the-job training. It went to the heart of the nagging worry about the silver-tongued young senator from Illinois: that he lacked even the slightest executive experience, and that in his brief career he had never really stood up to powerful interests, whether in his home city of Chicago or in the wider world. Might Mrs Clinton have been right about her foe? Not altogether. In foreign policy in particular Mr Obama has already done some commendable things. He has held out a sincere hand to Iran he has ordered Guantanamo closed within a year he has set himself firmly against torture. He has, as the world and this newspaper wanted, taken a less strident tone in dealing with friends and rivals alike. But at home Mr Obama has had a difficult start. His performance has been weaker than those who endorsed his candidacy, including this newspaper, had hoped. Many of his strongest supporters?liberal columnists, prominent donors, Democratic Party stalwarts?have started to question him. As for those not so beholden, polls show that independent voters again prefer Republicans to Democrats, a startling reversal of fortune in just a few weeks. Mr Obama\'s once-celestial approval ratings are about where George Bush\'s were at this stage in his awful presidency. Despite his resounding electoral victory, his solid majorities in both chambers of Congress and the obvious goodwill of the bulk of the electorate, Mr Obama has seemed curiously feeble. Empty posts, weak policies 6','Learning the hard wayFYI Learning the hard way Mar 26th 2009 From The Economist print edition Barack Obama may at last be getting a grip. But he still needs to show more leadership, at home and abroad HILLARY CLINTON\'S most effective quip, in her long struggle with Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination last year, was that the Oval Office is no place for on-the-job training. It went to the heart of the nagging worry about the silver-tongued young senator from Illinois: that he lacked even the slightest executive experience, and that in his brief career he had never really stood up to powerful interests, whether in his home city of Chicago or in the wider world. Might Mrs Clinton have been right about her foe? Not altogether. In foreign policy in particular Mr Obama has already done some commendable things. He has held out a sincere hand to Iran; he has ordered Guantanamo closed within a year; he has set himself firmly against torture. He has, as the world and this newspaper wanted, taken a less strident tone in dealing with friends and rivals alike. But at home Mr Obama has had a difficult start. His performance has been weaker than those who endorsed his candidacy, including this newspaper, had hoped. Many of his strongest supporters?liberal columnists, prominent donors, Democratic Party stalwarts?have started to question him. As for those not so beholden, polls show that independent voters again prefer Republicans to Democrats, a startling reversal of fortune in just a few weeks. Mr Obama\'s once-celestial approval ratings are about where George Bush\'s were at this stage in his awful presidency. Despite his resounding electoral victory, his solid majorities in both chambers of Congress and the obvious goodwill of the bulk of the electorate, Mr Obama has seemed curiously feeble. Empty posts, weak policies 6'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'1325 - C05760720.txt','no new voice messagesYour phone may have been alerting to 4 missed calls, (some of which may have been me\'because I dialed in twice earlier today to check the messages). Alternatively, there could be text messages on the phone. But it is free and clear of voice mails. Lauren Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton 57','no new voice messagesYour phone may have been alerting to \"4 missed calls,\" (some of which may have been me\'because I dialed in twice earlier today to check the messages). Alternatively, there could be text messages on the phone. But it is free and clear of voice mails. Lauren Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton 57'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'1347 - C05760770.txt','Sen. Mitchell returned your callHe is at home now I\'ll also make sure ops has the number Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton','Sen. Mitchell returned your callHe is at home now I\'ll also make sure ops has the number Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'1355 - C05760782.txt','Claire Coleman\'s numberLauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton 21','Claire Coleman\'s numberLauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton 21'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'1359 - C05760795.txt','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence; through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom; and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the'),(6.648472680996054,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,2,'1379 - C05760836.txt','decision updateDear Cheryl, I apologize for the delay. I am deeply honored that Secretary Clinton is interested in me for this important position. 54','decision updateDear Cheryl, I apologize for the delay. I am deeply honored that Secretary Clinton is interested in me for this important position. 54'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'1382 - C05760841.txt','Alternatives Toward Direct Military Action In Somalia. Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia.Attachments: Somalia Pirates.doc FYI ? you want me to have a letter done back saying thank you for sending ? you appreciate his thoughts? See below Dear Professor Mills: I have substituted for a few weeks in a Poly Sci Class at a Community College here in California. Some of my very bright Students made some interesting comments. I have detailed some comments and observations in a letter to the Secretary. Should she or you have any questions, please call me direct at Sincerely, ROBERT A. DANFORD, ACFE. ASIS. ROBERT A. DANFORD April 14, 2009 The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of State Washington, D.C. Subject: Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia. Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College 57 Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College 57','Alternatives Toward Direct Military Action In Somalia. Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia.Attachments: Somalia Pirates.doc FYI ? you want me to have a letter done back saying thank you for sending ? you appreciate his thoughts? See below Dear Professor Mills: I have substituted for a few weeks in a Poly Sci Class at a Community College here in California. Some of my very bright Students made some interesting comments. I have detailed some comments and observations in a letter to the Secretary. Should she or you have any questions, please call me direct at Sincerely, ROBERT A. DANFORD, ACFE. ASIS. ROBERT A. DANFORD April 14, 2009 The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of State Washington, D.C. Subject: Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia. Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College 57 Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College 57'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'1389 - C05761044.txt','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or G. The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed statethink tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or \"G\". The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed state;think tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'1580 - C05761408.txt','In case you missed thisThis was on Paul Krugman\'s blog yesterday. I, for one, enjoyed it. Hope you\'re very well Hillary. May 19, 2009, 7:35 am Ahem Politico: Health care could soon go the way of the automobile, with users having no choice but to buy insurance coverage. Within four years, every American could be required to own health insurance or pay their way through tax penalties. The odds of such a sea change rose last week when chief Democratic and Republican Senate negotiators on a health care bill acknowledged that many on the Finance Committee considered the so-called individual mandate essential to lower insurance costs for those who already have coverage. President Barack Obama didn\'t embrace the individual mandate during the campaign, which means he would essentially start from scratch in terms of selling the idea to voters. The mandate was a central policy difference with Hillary Clinton, who argued that a mandate was the only way to achieve universal coverage. Obama disagreed, saying enough people would purchase insurance voluntarily if the costs could be brought down. Progressive policy experts widely agreed that Obama\'s plan would have left out about 15 million people. Clinton, with an assist from New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, regularly assailed Obama for his no-mandate position. Actually, I don\'t care who gets credit, as long as we actually get universal health care.','In case you missed thisThis was on Paul Krugman\'s blog yesterday. I, for one, enjoyed it. Hope you\'re very well Hillary. May 19, 2009, 7:35 am Ahem Politico: Health care could soon go the way of the automobile, with users having no choice but to buy insurance coverage. Within four years, every American could be required to own health insurance or pay their way through tax penalties. The odds of such a sea change rose last week when chief Democratic and Republican Senate negotiators on a health care bill acknowledged that many on the Finance Committee considered the so-called individual mandate essential to lower insurance costs for those who already have coverage. President Barack Obama didn\'t embrace the individual mandate during the campaign, which means he would essentially start from scratch in terms of selling the idea to voters. The mandate was a central policy difference with Hillary Clinton, who argued that a mandate was the only way to achieve universal coverage. Obama disagreed, saying enough people would purchase insurance voluntarily if the costs could be brought down. Progressive policy experts widely agreed that Obama\'s plan would have left out about 15 million people. Clinton, with an assist from New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, regularly assailed Obama for his no-mandate position. Actually, I don\'t care who gets credit, as long as we actually get universal health care.'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'1597 - C05761437.txt','LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT.Whoo hoo! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT. On Monday I posted that Rep. Howard Berman had introduced the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (H.R. 2410) late last week, which covers a broad range of foreign policy and diplomacy issues, one of which is to end the long-standing practice of excluding the committed partners of Foreign Service officers from the benefits routinely provided to the spouses and children of officers serving abroad. q12-oday, news of developments in that area: Berman, in a hearing on funding for the Foreign Service, said he would drop ? his legislative bid as \'it is my expectation, based on very recent conversations, that the Secretary of State will move forward with implementing all of the benefits provided in that provision in the very near future.\' The congressman invited to the hearing Michael Guest, the former US ambassador to Romania who in 2007 left the Foreign Service, citing unfair treatment of his partner. In February, Rep. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter co-signed by Senators Russ Feingold and Ron Wyden, and Rep. Ileana Ros- Lehtinen to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asking that inequities be remedied. Clinton said that such remedies were on a fast timeline. Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m --001636c5b5264ec217046a5fee7c--','LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT.Whoo hoo! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT. On Monday I posted that Rep. Howard Berman had introduced the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (H.R. 2410) late last week, which covers a broad range of foreign policy and diplomacy issues, one of which is to \"end the long-standing practice of excluding the committed partners of Foreign Service officers from the benefits routinely provided to the spouses and children of officers serving abroad.\" q12-oday, news of developments in that area: \"Berman, in a hearing on funding for the Foreign Service, said he would drop ? his legislative bid as \'it is my expectation, based on very recent conversations, that the Secretary of State will move forward with implementing all of the benefits provided in that provision in the very near future.\' The congressman invited to the hearing Michael Guest, the former US ambassador to Romania who in 2007 left the Foreign Service, citing unfair treatment of his partner.\" In February, Rep. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter co-signed by Senators Russ Feingold and Ron Wyden, and Rep. Ileana Ros- Lehtinen to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asking that inequities be remedied. Clinton said that such remedies were \"on a fast timeline.\" Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m --001636c5b5264ec217046a5fee7c--'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'1618 - C05761473.txt','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSfyi Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog htto://twitter.com/dipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. Alec But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm 1116','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSfyi Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog htto://twitter.com/dipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. Alec But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm 1116'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'1621 - C05761477.txt','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSFYI Just saw Newsweek piece and went over site with Nora --- Nora can show to you. It\'s a leap for Newsweek to say that the State Dept DipNote Twittering = Secretary Clinton Twittering. I did a scan (and will do a longer one) but there appears to be no first person Twittering in Secretary\'s Clinton\'s name. I\'ll send you the newsweek piece Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog htto://twitter.com/dipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. Alec But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? n7','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSFYI Just saw Newsweek piece and went over site with Nora --- Nora can show to you. It\'s a leap for Newsweek to say that the State Dept DipNote Twittering = Secretary Clinton Twittering. I did a scan (and will do a longer one) but there appears to be no first person Twittering in Secretary\'s Clinton\'s name. I\'ll send you the newsweek piece Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog htto://twitter.com/dipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. Alec But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? n7'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'1622 - C05761478.txt','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSI will double check with the person who sends the actual tweets, but I have been really clear that the tweets should not be in her name (unless of course she signs off on something down the road) But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSI will double check with the person who sends the actual tweets, but I have been really clear that the tweets should not be in her name (unless of course she signs off on something down the road) But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'1625 - C05761487.txt','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptOf all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. I don\'t hold grudges, he told his aides. I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about What happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this. Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign. Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, Believe me. She\'s not over it yet. His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state, he told me later. I felt that she was disciplined, that she was precise, that she was smart as a whip, and that she would present a really strong image to the world.. .I had that mapped out. Recruiting and managing a team of rivals would not be easy, and Clinton came with her own set of issues. Chief among them was her campaign debt, which she wanted eliminated before she took the job of secretary of state. Would the president-elect go out and help her to do so? I\'m not begging her to take this job, Obama told his senior aides. If she wants it, I could help. But I\'m not willing to go out in these difficult economic times to do a flashy fundraiser in California. As it happened, plenty of people in the Senate were begging Obama to offer Clinton the job. Obama\'s aides believed that many Senate Democrats thought Clinton had extended her presidential campaign far beyond the point where she had lost the election. Her negative advertising wasted Democratic money, threatened to undermine the party\'s nominee, and suggested that she was disloyal to the party. They were unwilling to offer the junior New York senator a position ahead of her lowly rank, and she stood little chance of becoming majority leader. There was a lot of encouragement from inside the Senate to get her into this job, said one senior Obama aide. They wanted her out of there. ... As for controlling the uncontrollable Bill Clinton, Obama\'s aides drew up a series of checks on his fundraising for both Clinton Global Initiative and his work on HIV/AIDS across the world. But they really counted on 117','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptOf all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. \"I don\'t hold grudges,\" he told his aides. \"I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about What happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this.\" Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. \"I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign.\" Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, \"Believe me. She\'s not over it yet.\" His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. \"We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state,\" he told me later. \"I felt that she was disciplined, that she was precise, that she was smart as a whip, and that she would present a really strong image to the world.. .I had that mapped out.\" Recruiting and managing a team of rivals would not be easy, and Clinton came with her own set of issues. Chief among them was her campaign debt, which she wanted eliminated before she took the job of secretary of state. Would the president-elect go out and help her to do so? \"I\'m not begging her to take this job,\" Obama told his senior aides. \"If she wants it, I could help. But I\'m not willing to go out in these difficult economic times to do a flashy fundraiser in California.\" As it happened, plenty of people in the Senate were begging Obama to offer Clinton the job. Obama\'s aides believed that many Senate Democrats thought Clinton had extended her presidential campaign far beyond the point where she had lost the election. Her negative advertising wasted Democratic money, threatened to undermine the party\'s nominee, and suggested that she was disloyal to the party. They were unwilling to offer the junior New York senator a position ahead of her lowly rank, and she stood little chance of becoming majority leader. \"There was a lot of encouragement from inside the Senate to get her into this job,\" said one senior Obama aide. \"They wanted her out of there.\" ... As for controlling the uncontrollable Bill Clinton, Obama\'s aides drew up a series of checks on his fundraising for both Clinton Global Initiative and his work on HIV/AIDS across the world. But they really counted on 117'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'1628 - C05761491.txt','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSFYI Our twittering guys confirmed that we don\'t tweet directly from HRC The closest we come to that is to send out quotes from her official statements, e.g. using the format: Secretary Clinton: ...We will work with the Goldman family and the Brazilian Government with the goal of ensuring this young boy\'s return. Just saw Newsweek piece and went over site with Nora Nora can show to you. It\'s a leap for Newsweek to say that the State Dept DipNote Twittering = Secretary Clinton Twittering. I did a scan (and will do a longer one) but there appears to be no first person Twittering in Secretary\'s Clinton\'s name. I\'ll send you the newsweek piece Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog http ://twitte r.co mid ipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. 114 But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSFYI Our twittering guys confirmed that we don\'t tweet directly from HRC The closest we come to that is to send out quotes from her official statements, e.g. using the format: Secretary Clinton: ...We will work with the Goldman family and the Brazilian Government with the goal of ensuring this young boy\'s return. Just saw Newsweek piece and went over site with Nora Nora can show to you. It\'s a leap for Newsweek to say that the State Dept DipNote Twittering = Secretary Clinton Twittering. I did a scan (and will do a longer one) but there appears to be no first person Twittering in Secretary\'s Clinton\'s name. I\'ll send you the newsweek piece Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog http ://twitte r.co mid ipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. 114 But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'1633 - C05761498.txt','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptAuthor of Renegade is Richard Wolfe (wrote for Newsweek) Who wrote this? Of all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. I don\'t hold grudges, he told his aides. I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about what happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this. ... Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign. Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, Believe me. She\'s not over it yet. His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state, he told me later. I felt that she was disciplined, that she was','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptAuthor of Renegade is Richard Wolfe (wrote for Newsweek) Who wrote this? Of all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. \"I don\'t hold grudges,\" he told his aides. \"I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about what happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this.\" ... Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. \"I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign.\" Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, \"Believe me. She\'s not over it yet.\" His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. \"We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state,\" he told me later. \"I felt that she was disciplined, that she was'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'1698 - C05761689.txt','FyiBy MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) ? Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will soon announce that gay American diplomats will be given benefits similar to those that their heterosexual counterparts enjoy, U.S. officials said Saturday. In a notice to be sent soon to State Department employees, Clinton says regulations that denied same-sex couples and their families the same rights and privileges that straight diplomats enjoyed are unfair and must end, as they harm U.S. diplomacy. Providing training, medical care and other benefits to domestic partners promote the cohesiveness, safety and effectiveness of our posts abroad, she says in the message, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press. It will also help the department attract and retain personnel in a competitive environment where domestic partner benefits and allowances are increasingly the norm for world-class employers, she says. At bottom, the department will provide these benefits for both opposite-sex and same-sex domestic partners because it is the right thing to do, Clinton says. Among the benefits that will now be granted gay diplomats: the right of domestic partners to hold diplomatic passports, government-paid travel for their partners and families to and from foreign posts, and the use of U.S. medical facilities abroad. In addition, gay diplomats\' families will now be eligible for U.S. government emergency evacuations and training courses at the Foreign Service Institute, the message says. The announcement, expected this week, was provided to the AP by a State Department official who is a member of the Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies organization. Two department officials not affiliated with the organization confirmed its accuracy. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publically about the changes.','FyiBy MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) ? Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will soon announce that gay American diplomats will be given benefits similar to those that their heterosexual counterparts enjoy, U.S. officials said Saturday. In a notice to be sent soon to State Department employees, Clinton says regulations that denied same-sex couples and their families the same rights and privileges that straight diplomats enjoyed are \"unfair and must end,\" as they harm U.S. diplomacy. \"Providing training, medical care and other benefits to domestic partners promote the cohesiveness, safety and effectiveness of our posts abroad,\" she says in the message, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press. \"It will also help the department attract and retain personnel in a competitive environment where domestic partner benefits and allowances are increasingly the norm for world-class employers,\" she says. \"At bottom, the department will provide these benefits for both opposite-sex and same-sex domestic partners because it is the right thing to do,\" Clinton says. Among the benefits that will now be granted gay diplomats: the right of domestic partners to hold diplomatic passports, government-paid travel for their partners and families to and from foreign posts, and the use of U.S. medical facilities abroad. In addition, gay diplomats\' families will now be eligible for U.S. government emergency evacuations and training courses at the Foreign Service Institute, the message says. The announcement, expected this week, was provided to the AP by a State Department official who is a member of the Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies organization. Two department officials not affiliated with the organization confirmed its accuracy. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publically about the changes.'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'1735 - C05761785.txt','Betsy and TomJust FYI that Betsy and Tom are coming to State today for a tour of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms. (Betsy may have her boss in tow, too). Marcee Craighill is going to give them a private tour at 2:00 PM, and afterward I will show them whatever I can on the 7th floor. Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton 17','Betsy and TomJust FYI that Betsy and Tom are coming to State today for a tour of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms. (Betsy may have her boss in tow, too). Marcee Craighill is going to give them a private tour at 2:00 PM, and afterward I will show them whatever I can on the 7th floor. Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton 17'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'1745 - C05761807.txt','last email on this subjectSorry to flood your email, but I couldn\'t resist sending this to you from Ben Smith A year later, Hillary wins A year ago today, the final set of primaries made official the foregone conclusion that Barack Obama had won the primary, and Hillary Clinton lost it. There\'s far too much going on today to dwell on an anniversary, but it does seem worth noting one particular piece of news in its light: On the central health care policy debate of the Democratic Primary -- which was, to be fair, conducted within a fairly narrow frame -- Obama appears to have conceded today to a Senate plan likely to more closely resemble Clinton\'s. In a dense, careful letter to Ted Kennedy and Max Baucus, Obama offered his principles for a health care plan and conceded on a central point: He is now open to an individual mandate, which he campaigned against, and which is now being talked about by Senators of both parties with the buzzword shared responsibility. Obama still backs a hardship waiver for people unable to afford the mandate -- which is consistent with the core of his objection to the mandate. But what he cast as a principled difference of approach -- was the problem merely that people couldn\'t afford insurance? or something more? -- seems to have been conceded. Here\'s the relevant paragraph: I understand the Committees are moving towards a principle of shared responsibility -- making every American responsible for having health insurance coverage, and asking that employers share in the cost. I share the goal of ending lapses and gaps in coverage that make us less healthy and drive up everyone\'s costs, and I am open to your ideas on shared responsibility. But I believe if we are going to make people responsible for owning health insurance, we must make health care affordable. If we do end up with a system where people are responsible for their own insurance, we need to provide a hardship waiver to exempt Americans who cannot afford it. In addition, while I believe that employers have a responsibility to support health insurance for their employees, small businesses face a number of special challenges in affording health benefits and should be exempted. B6 B6 By Ben Smith 07:51 PM','last email on this subjectSorry to flood your email, but I couldn\'t resist sending this to you from Ben Smith A year later, Hillary wins A year ago today, the final set of primaries made official the foregone conclusion that Barack Obama had won the primary, and Hillary Clinton lost it. There\'s far too much going on today to dwell on an anniversary, but it does seem worth noting one particular piece of news in its light: On the central health care policy debate of the Democratic Primary -- which was, to be fair, conducted within a fairly narrow frame -- Obama appears to have conceded today to a Senate plan likely to more closely resemble Clinton\'s. In a dense, careful letter to Ted Kennedy and Max Baucus, Obama offered his principles for a health care plan and conceded on a central point: He is now open to an individual mandate, which he campaigned against, and which is now being talked about by Senators of both parties with the buzzword \"shared responsibility.\" Obama still backs a \"hardship waiver\" for people unable to afford the mandate -- which is consistent with the core of his objection to the mandate. But what he cast as a principled difference of approach -- was the problem merely that people couldn\'t afford insurance? or something more? -- seems to have been conceded. Here\'s the relevant paragraph: I understand the Committees are moving towards a principle of shared responsibility -- making every American responsible for having health insurance coverage, and asking that employers share in the cost. I share the goal of ending lapses and gaps in coverage that make us less healthy and drive up everyone\'s costs, and I am open to your ideas on shared responsibility. But I believe if we are going to make people responsible for owning health insurance, we must make health care affordable. If we do end up with a system where people are responsible for their own insurance, we need to provide a hardship waiver to exempt Americans who cannot afford it. In addition, while I believe that employers have a responsibility to support health insurance for their employees, small businesses face a number of special challenges in affording health benefits and should be exempted. B6 B6 By Ben Smith 07:51 PM'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'1840 - C05762253.txt','Thank you...againFyi Secretary Clinton\'s remarks at her Friday press conference with the Turkish Foreign Minister continued this Administration\'s excellent efforts to restore the credibility of the U.S. with Greece and Cyprus ? which will lead to important progress in the region. As you know, the Bush Administration consistently hid and defended actions by Turkey that were injurious to Cyprus and Greece, inconsistent with American values and principals, and also not in Turkey\'s best interests. We highlighted for the top leaders in our community that Secretary Clinton once again in front of the Turkish Foreign Minister, called for a bi-zonal and bi-communal federation for Cyprus as well as expressed the United States\' strong support for freedom of religion. With Secretary Clinton and others doing these kinds of things, America is moving to correct the biggest road block to a Cyprus settlement ? restoring American credibility with the Greek-Cypriots which was badly lost during the Bush Administration. Keep up the great work! Andy Manatos and Mike Manatos THE NATIONAL COORDINATED EFFORT OF HELLENES (CEH) 1100 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 393-7790 [fax] (202) 628-0225 E-mail: CoordinatedEffort@IVIanatos.com Remarks With Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC June 5, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Minister Davutoglu and I just had a very productive, broad-ranging, comprehensive discussion. And it is a great privilege to welcome him here to the State Department within the very first weeks of his having been appointed foreign minister. Of course, I was very honored to have gone to Turkey very early in my term as Secretary of State, and President Obama had a wonderful visit to Turkey. And all of that is to confirm the strength and importance of our partnership and alliance. We have a lot of work to do together. Turkey, the United States, and the entire global community certainly face a great number of challenges, but we also see opportunities. So our message coming out of the meeting today and our prior meetings is that we\'re going to deepen and strengthen our cooperation on an ongoing basis, because we believe that both Turkey and the United States have unique roles to play.','Thank you...againFyi Secretary Clinton\'s remarks at her Friday press conference with the Turkish Foreign Minister continued this Administration\'s excellent efforts to restore the credibility of the U.S. with Greece and Cyprus ? which will lead to important progress in the region. As you know, the Bush Administration consistently hid and defended actions by Turkey that were injurious to Cyprus and Greece, inconsistent with American values and principals, and also not in Turkey\'s best interests. We highlighted for the top leaders in our community that Secretary Clinton once again in front of the Turkish Foreign Minister, called for a \"bi-zonal and bi-communal federation\" for Cyprus as well as expressed the United States\' strong support for \"freedom of religion.\" With Secretary Clinton and others doing these kinds of things, America is moving to correct the biggest road block to a Cyprus settlement ? restoring American credibility with the Greek-Cypriots which was badly lost during the Bush Administration. Keep up the great work! Andy Manatos and Mike Manatos THE NATIONAL COORDINATED EFFORT OF HELLENES (CEH) 1100 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 393-7790 [fax] (202) 628-0225 E-mail: CoordinatedEffort@IVIanatos.com Remarks With Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC June 5, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Minister Davutoglu and I just had a very productive, broad-ranging, comprehensive discussion. And it is a great privilege to welcome him here to the State Department within the very first weeks of his having been appointed foreign minister. Of course, I was very honored to have gone to Turkey very early in my term as Secretary of State, and President Obama had a wonderful visit to Turkey. And all of that is to confirm the strength and importance of our partnership and alliance. We have a lot of work to do together. Turkey, the United States, and the entire global community certainly face a great number of challenges, but we also see opportunities. So our message coming out of the meeting today and our prior meetings is that we\'re going to deepen and strengthen our cooperation on an ongoing basis, because we believe that both Turkey and the United States have unique roles to play.'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'1842 - C05762256.txt','Philippine Burma StatementFyi Colleagues, Per Mr. Gibbons request, please see below. Best regards, George Learned, Watch Officer State Department Operations Center Ops - Following Secretary Clinton\'s call on Saturday, May 16, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo had the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) issue the following statement on Sunday, May 17. The statement is on the Philippine DFA website. Much appreciated if you would inform S staff and other appropriate folk: Philippine Statement: The Philippine Government is deeply troubled and outraged over the filing of trumped up charges against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and her transfer to Insein prison, particularly when concerns have been raised regarding her health condition. These recent incidents will surely impede the process of national reconciliation and the Roadmap to Democracy in Myanmar. We urge the government of Myanmar to resolve the matter speedily, and to release Aung San Suu Kyi immediately and unconditionally. Regards 17','Philippine Burma StatementFyi Colleagues, Per Mr. Gibbons request, please see below. Best regards, George Learned, Watch Officer State Department Operations Center Ops - Following Secretary Clinton\'s call on Saturday, May 16, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo had the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) issue the following statement on Sunday, May 17. The statement is on the Philippine DFA website. Much appreciated if you would inform S staff and other appropriate folk: Philippine Statement: The Philippine Government is deeply troubled and outraged over the filing of trumped up charges against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and her transfer to Insein prison, particularly when concerns have been raised regarding her health condition. These recent incidents will surely impede the process of national reconciliation and the Roadmap to Democracy in Myanmar. We urge the government of Myanmar to resolve the matter speedily, and to release Aung San Suu Kyi immediately and unconditionally. Regards 17'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'1920 - C05762452.txt','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings; as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'1935 - C05762498.txt','See below - then see next emailLongtime Clinton confidant Blumenthal to become Clinton advisor Tue, 06/23/2009 - 1:00pm Longtime journalist and former Clinton White House advisor Sidney Blumenthal will become a special advisor without portfolio to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, The Cable has learned. Blumenthal refused to comment. But sources say he is filling out the paperwork and disentangling himself from other obligations as he moves to become a special advisor to the secretary whose presidential campaign he helped advise. The position would not require Senate confirmation. Clinton, who is recovering from surgery to repair a broken elbow, has been building her team at the State Department, while establishing her credentials as a team player supporting and amplifying her former presidential rival\'s foreign-policy vision. Sources close to her says she will prove indispensable to Obama, a point several Obama aides also made to Politico\'s Ben Smith in a piece noting the relatively background role she has played in these early months. The planned addition of Blumenthal, a longtime confidant of the Clinton family and a fierce defender of Bill Clinton\'s presidential legacy, could indicate she plans to raise her profile. (Blumenthal is probably Clinton\'s best speechwriter, a friend notes.) In the foreign-policy arena, Blumenthal advised former President Clinton on U.S.-British relations, and first introduced him to future British Prime Minister Tony Blair. He has also been active in the Third Way- Progressive Governance process. A former Washington Post reporter, Blumenthal has contributed commentary and editorial advice to Vanity Fair, Tina Brown\'s new online magazine The Daily Beast, the New Yorker, and Salon. Blumenthal has also been a fellow at New York University\'s Center on Law and Security. Laura Rozen I Permalink I fA9%\'1 Comments? Login or register 52','See below - then see next emailLongtime Clinton confidant Blumenthal to become Clinton advisor Tue, 06/23/2009 - 1:00pm Longtime journalist and former Clinton White House advisor Sidney Blumenthal will become a special advisor without portfolio to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, The Cable has learned. Blumenthal refused to comment. But sources say he is filling out the paperwork and disentangling himself from other obligations as he moves to become a special advisor to the secretary whose presidential campaign he helped advise. The position would not require Senate confirmation. Clinton, who is recovering from surgery to repair a broken elbow, has been building her team at the State Department, while establishing her credentials as a team player supporting and amplifying her former presidential rival\'s foreign-policy vision. Sources close to her says she will prove indispensable to Obama, a point several Obama aides also made to Politico\'s Ben Smith in a piece noting the relatively background role she has played in these early months. The planned addition of Blumenthal, a longtime confidant of the Clinton family and a fierce defender of Bill Clinton\'s presidential legacy, could indicate she plans to raise her profile. (Blumenthal is probably Clinton\'s best speechwriter, a friend notes.) In the foreign-policy arena, Blumenthal advised former President Clinton on U.S.-British relations, and first introduced him to future British Prime Minister Tony Blair. He has also been active in the Third Way- Progressive Governance process. A former Washington Post reporter, Blumenthal has contributed commentary and editorial advice to Vanity Fair, Tina Brown\'s new online magazine The Daily Beast, the New Yorker, and Salon. Blumenthal has also been a fellow at New York University\'s Center on Law and Security. Laura Rozen I Permalink I fA9%\'1 Comments? Login or register 52'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'1982 - C05762580.txt','NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H.Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H. By CAROL E. LEE Tensions between the White House and the NAACP over President Obama.s upcoming address at the groups 100th ... ....anniversary celebration were *not totally resolved after leaders of the influential civil rights organization met with two senior White House aides Thursday morning. *There.s some scheduling adjustments that have to be made,* Julian Bond told POLITICO as he left the West Wing. But he.s coming.. Bond and Hilary Shelton, the NAACP.s vice president for advocacy, said they met with White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and her chief of staff, Michael Strautmanis. Bond said the NAACP and the White House have agreed on a date ? July 16 but have yet to settle on a time when Obama will address the groups conference. At issue is the venue. Ideally Obama.s speech would be at a location that makes it easy for everyone to see him* Bond said. So far the White House has rejected some suggestions including Yankee Stadium ? citing security reasons, and there is a dispute over exactly what time he will speak. *It was a healthy, helpful conversation,. Shelton said of the meeting. Shelton and Bond said they did not see Obama while they were in the West Wing for roughly 45 minutes. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to address the NAACP.s conference on July 13, they said, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also trying to schedule in appearance. The conference is being held from July 11 to 16. Shelton noted that Obama has not missed an annual NAACP meeting since he was elected to the Senate in','NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H.Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H. By CAROL E. LEE Tensions between the White House and the NAACP over President Obama.s upcoming address at the groups 100th ... ....anniversary celebration were *not totally resolved after leaders of the influential civil rights organization met with two senior White House aides Thursday morning. *There.s some scheduling adjustments that have to be made,* Julian Bond told POLITICO as he left the West Wing. But he.s coming.. Bond and Hilary Shelton, the NAACP.s vice president for advocacy, said they met with White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and her chief of staff, Michael Strautmanis. Bond said the NAACP and the White House have agreed on a date ? July 16 but have yet to settle on a time when Obama will address the groups conference. At issue is the venue. Ideally Obama.s speech would be at a location that makes it easy for everyone to see him* Bond said. So far the White House has rejected some suggestions including Yankee Stadium ? citing security reasons, and there is a dispute over exactly what time he will speak. *It was a healthy, helpful conversation,. Shelton said of the meeting. Shelton and Bond said they did not see Obama while they were in the West Wing for roughly 45 minutes. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to address the NAACP.s conference on July 13, they said, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also trying to schedule in appearance. The conference is being held from July 11 to 16. Shelton noted that Obama has not missed an annual NAACP meeting since he was elected to the Senate in'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'1984 - C05762582.txt','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'204 - C05739799.txt','Mark - quick Reuters queryYes I spoke with Rep Ros-Lehtinen yesterday. Advised that S is committed to speaking to her committees of jurisdiction once the arb is completed. And the target date for completion of the Arb was in December. Tell me what you need so I can help you with any points. cdm + Dave We see FOX reporting: Urgent: Hillary Clinton totestify before Congress on Benghazi in early DEC. Can you confirm this? Any details. Thanks and regards, Paul Eckert Reuters Asia Correspondent 1333 H Street NW Washington, DC 20005 Tel 202 789-8578 Cell','Mark - quick Reuters queryYes I spoke with Rep Ros-Lehtinen yesterday. Advised that S is committed to speaking to her committees of jurisdiction once the arb is completed. And the target date for completion of the Arb was in December. Tell me what you need so I can help you with any points. cdm + Dave We see FOX reporting: Urgent: Hillary Clinton totestify before Congress on Benghazi in early DEC. Can you confirm this? Any details. Thanks and regards, Paul Eckert Reuters Asia Correspondent 1333 H Street NW Washington, DC 20005 Tel 202 789-8578 Cell'),(6.648472680996054,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,2,'210 - C05739805.txt','Fvv: WS3: Hillary and Libya WSJ: Hillary and LibyaHillary and Libya November 16. 2012 Wall Street Journal David Petraeus told Congress Friday in closed hearings that the CIA believed from the start that the September 1 attacks on the U_S. consulate in Benghazi o,,ere by terrorists. That leaves one VIP xvho\'S snil missing from Congressional serAny: Hillary Clinton. GOP Congressman Peter Kin!! said Mr. Petracits`s testimony differed from what the former CIA director told Congress itnim2diately after the attacks. Mr. King also said Mr. Petraeus said that the CIA\'s orig.inal talking poii t. on the attacks were cditt.d. The. 21t.,::\'red version beealrie the basis \'.or U.N., Ambassador Susan Rice\'s misieading and now infamotis comm<iints hiamino the aitacks on a YouTube video. Both that discrepancy aild the :Sate of the altered talking points need further digt:iing. especially if Ms. Rice is nominated to be the next Secretary of State. But Mr. Petraeus wasn\'t responsible for lax consulate security or the U.S, policy that led to the Libya debacle. That\'s Mrs, Clinton\'s bailiwick. Last month in interviews from deepest Peru_ the Secretary of State said 1 take . . responstbility for Benghazi.','Fvv: WS3: Hillary and Libya WSJ: Hillary and LibyaHillary and Libya November 16. 2012 Wall Street Journal David Petraeus told Congress Friday in closed hearings that the CIA believed from the start that the September 1 attacks on the U_S. consulate in Benghazi o,,ere by terrorists. That leaves one VIP xvho\'S snil missing from Congressional serAny: Hillary Clinton. GOP Congressman Peter Kin!! said Mr. Petracits`s testimony differed from what the former CIA director told Congress itnim2diately after the attacks. Mr. King also said Mr. Petraeus said that the CIA\'s orig.inal talking poii t. on the attacks were cditt.d. The. 21t.,::\'red version beealrie the basis \'.or U.N., Ambassador Susan Rice\'s misieading and now infamotis comm<iints hiamino the aitacks on a YouTube video. Both that discrepancy aild the :Sate of the altered talking points need further digt:iing. especially if Ms. Rice is nominated to be the next Secretary of State. But Mr. Petraeus wasn\'t responsible for lax consulate security or the U.S, policy that led to the Libya debacle. That\'s Mrs, Clinton\'s bailiwick. Last month in interviews from deepest Peru_ the Secretary of State said \"1 take . . responstbility\" for Benghazi.'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'2117 - C05762783.txt','book dealWashington Post\'s Reliable Source is reporting that Patti Solis Doyle has signed a book deal with Hyperion, with an anticipated publish date of 2011. This Just In . . . ? Patti Solis Doyle: You\'ve managed Hillary Clinton\'s presidential campaign, been sacked via e-mail, then resurfaced in the transition office of then-President-elect Obama. What\'s your next act? Book deal! She\'s inked it with Hyperion for an undisclosed amount. Scheduled for 2011, the nonfiction book will trace her political journey -- and, we can only hope, reveal some juicy campaign gossip. http://voices. washingtonpost. com/reliable- source/2009/ 05/this just in 60.html 68','book dealWashington Post\'s \"Reliable Source\" is reporting that Patti Solis Doyle has signed a book deal with Hyperion, with an anticipated publish date of 2011. This Just In . . . ? Patti Solis Doyle: You\'ve managed Hillary Clinton\'s presidential campaign, been sacked via e-mail, then resurfaced in the transition office of then-President-elect Obama. What\'s your next act? Book deal! She\'s inked it with Hyperion for an undisclosed amount. Scheduled for 2011, the nonfiction book will trace her political journey -- and, we can only hope, reveal some juicy campaign gossip. http://voices. washingtonpost. com/reliable- source/2009/ 05/this just in 60.html 68'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'2119 - C05762786.txt','OpEd I A Dose of Realism in Honsuras By Edward Schumacher-MatosVery interesting. This will appear in tomorrow\'s Post. Washington Post I A Dose of Realism in Honduras By Edward Schumacher-Matos Sunday, July 12, 2009 Sometimes you have to give political leaders credit. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are on the verge of achieving their own coup in Honduras and advancing American interests with a deftness not seen from Washington in many years. The president\'s reference to Honduras during his trip to Moscow reflects how the small Central American country is but a pawn as the administration pushes the reset button globally and in the hemisphere. Justice may not be totally served in Honduras, but the country is likely to end up better off anyway. America cannot and should not seek to impose any system of government on any other country, Obama said in Russia, nor would we presume to choose which party or individual should run a country. . . . Even as we meet here today, America supports now the restoration of the democratically elected president of Honduras, even though he has strongly opposed American policies. We do so not because we agree with him. We do so because we respect the universal principle that people should choose their own leaders.','OpEd I A Dose of Realism in Honsuras By Edward Schumacher-MatosVery interesting. This will appear in tomorrow\'s Post. Washington Post I A Dose of Realism in Honduras By Edward Schumacher-Matos Sunday, July 12, 2009 Sometimes you have to give political leaders credit. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are on the verge of achieving their own coup in Honduras and advancing American interests with a deftness not seen from Washington in many years. The president\'s reference to Honduras during his trip to Moscow reflects how the small Central American country is but a pawn as the administration pushes the reset button globally and in the hemisphere. Justice may not be totally served in Honduras, but the country is likely to end up better off anyway. \"America cannot and should not seek to impose any system of government on any other country,\" Obama said in Russia, \"nor would we presume to choose which party or individual should run a country. . . . Even as we meet here today, America supports now the restoration of the democratically elected president of Honduras, even though he has strongly opposed American policies. We do so not because we agree with him. We do so because we respect the universal principle that people should choose their own leaders.\"'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'214 - C05739811.txt','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him. Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program. Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this pattern. When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community, she said. I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers, she added.','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said \"some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him.\" Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: \"As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program.\" Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, \"The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this\" pattern. \"When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community,\" she said. \"I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers,\" she added.'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'2162 - C05762850.txt','From ivo daalderHe does know Pls print. Does he know I rec\'d this? PLEASE PASS TO SECRETARY CLINTON: 80','From ivo daalderHe does know Pls print. Does he know I rec\'d this? PLEASE PASS TO SECRETARY CLINTON: 80'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'2295 - C05763097.txt','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s smart power, according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy realists and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish realist foreign policy adviser Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian Joseph Nye, a major proponent of soft power, the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism Brent Scowcroft the realist national security adviser under George H.W. Bush Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s \"smart power,\" according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy \"realists\" and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state; George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state; Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish \"realist\" foreign policy adviser; Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian; Joseph Nye, a major proponent of \"soft power,\" the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion; Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism; Brent Scowcroft; the \"realist\" national security adviser under George H.W. Bush; Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state; John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress; and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'240 - C05739841.txt','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was soft on communism, and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public, they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY; Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was \"soft on communism,\" and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. \"Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public,\" they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'2416 - C05763592.txt','damn this is good...Breaking News: Missing Ship Reported Seen Off Cape Verde Islands We could have done a pirate event! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... but Africa got one anyway. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. 177','damn this is good...Breaking News: \"Missing Ship Reported Seen Off Cape Verde Islands\" We could have done a pirate event! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... \"but Africa got one anyway.\" http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. 177'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'2417 - C05763593.txt','damn this is good...Agree - philippe?! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... but Africa got one anyway. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. Coupled with Barack Obama\'s visit last month, the two trips to Africa were the earliest into an administration by any secretary of state or president, underlining Washington\'s pledges to pay more attention to the continent. I C','damn this is good...Agree - philippe?! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... \"but Africa got one anyway.\" http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. Coupled with Barack Obama\'s visit last month, the two trips to Africa were the earliest into an administration by any secretary of state or president, underlining Washington\'s pledges to pay more attention to the continent. I C'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'2424 - C05763715.txt','AARJake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: ...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking. Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed, Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance, she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to boogie with African dancers. And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself, she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end. Mrs. Clinton seemed satisfied that she had accomplished her mission: strengthening American relations with crucial allies on the continent, like Nigeria and South Africa, and sending a message of tough love, as she called it, to nations like Kenya and Congo. Over all, she said, the United States wants to work more closely with African nations as a partner, not simply as a patron or dispenser of aid. In exchange, she said, African leaders must deliver democracy and good government. Mrs. Clinton vowed to stay on top of Africa, even after she gets back to Washington, closely monitoring the issues she addressed on her tour. She also pointed to Cape Verde, a set of palm-studded islands best known for their beaches and enormous tourist hotels, as an example of what good leadership can do. This is possible, she said. You create not just economic growth but a sense of human dignity and possibility. Kenya. South Africa. Angola. Congo. Nigeria. Liberia. And finally Cape Verde. Mrs. Clinton saw with her own eyes some of Africa\'s most promising countries - and some of its most troubled ones. In Kenya, she pushed for the government to prosecute perpetrators of the postelection violence last year. In South Africa, the big issue was Zimbabwe and how the South African government should do more to help ease the crisis there.','AARJake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: \"...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking.\" Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. \"I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed,\" Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. \"I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance,\" she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to \"boogie\" with African dancers. \"And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself,\" she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end. Mrs. Clinton seemed satisfied that she had accomplished her mission: strengthening American relations with crucial allies on the continent, like Nigeria and South Africa, and sending a message of \"tough love,\" as she called it, to nations like Kenya and Congo. Over all, she said, the United States wants to work more closely with African nations as a partner, not simply as a patron or dispenser of aid. In exchange, she said, African leaders must deliver democracy and good government. Mrs. Clinton vowed to stay on top of Africa, even after she gets back to Washington, closely monitoring the issues she addressed on her tour. She also pointed to Cape Verde, a set of palm-studded islands best known for their beaches and enormous tourist hotels, as an example of what good leadership can do. \"This is possible,\" she said. \"You create not just economic growth but a sense of human dignity and possibility.\" Kenya. South Africa. Angola. Congo. Nigeria. Liberia. And finally Cape Verde. Mrs. Clinton saw with her own eyes some of Africa\'s most promising countries - and some of its most troubled ones. In Kenya, she pushed for the government to prosecute perpetrators of the postelection violence last year. In South Africa, the big issue was Zimbabwe and how the South African government should do more to help ease the crisis there.'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'2429 - C05763726.txt','AARHuma Abedin Jake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: ...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking. Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed, Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance, she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to boogie with African dancers. And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself, she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end.','AARHuma Abedin Jake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: \"...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking.\" Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. \"I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed,\" Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. \"I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance,\" she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to \"boogie\" with African dancers. \"And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself,\" she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end.'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'243 - C05739846.txt','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards $130 million for diplomatic security personnel and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards; $130 million for diplomatic security personnel; and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'2466 - C05763800.txt','from today\'s Financial Times....Financial Times FT.com FT .com FINANCIAL \'11114ES COMMENT Clinton can deliver a tough message to India By Strobe Talbott Published: July 16 2009 20:06 When Hillary Clinton arrives in India on Friday, the US secretary of state will no doubt strike the upbeat tone that befits relations between the world\'s two largest democracies. But she is expected also to engage her hosts candidly on two issues that have been contentious in the past and may be in future: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. In both areas, President Barack Obama\'s positions are radically different from his predecessor\'s. Unlike George W. Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265','from today\'s Financial Times....Financial Times FT.com FT .com FINANCIAL \'11114ES COMMENT Clinton can deliver a tough message to India By Strobe Talbott Published: July 16 2009 20:06 When Hillary Clinton arrives in India on Friday, the US secretary of state will no doubt strike the upbeat tone that befits relations between the world\'s two largest democracies. But she is expected also to engage her hosts candidly on two issues that have been contentious in the past and may be in future: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. In both areas, President Barack Obama\'s positions are radically different from his predecessor\'s. Unlike George W. Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'2474 - C05763811.txt','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years, Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side. U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. \"I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years,\" Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. \"This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side.\" U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing; U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, \"we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements,\" Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'250 - C05739855.txt','PIN: FOX from Caitlin FOX from CaitlinFYSA Prom: Laszczych, Joanne VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, I have never seen Secretary Clinton back down from a fight. And I have never seen her back down. And / believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and she will testify the middle of January.','PIN: FOX from Caitlin FOX from CaitlinFYSA Prom: Laszczych, Joanne VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, I have never seen Secretary Clinton back down from a fight. And I have never seen her back down. And / believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and she will testify the middle of January.'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'2504 - C05763901.txt','AP/NKReport: North Korea willing to hold talks with US AP By KWANG-TAE KIM Associated Press Sat Jul 25, 4:51 am ET SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has indicated its interest in holding direct talks with the United States, a news report said, after the two sides traded barbs over Pyongyang\'s nuclear weapons programs at a security forum. We are not against a dialogue. We are not against any negotiation for the issues of common concern, Japan\'s Kyodo news agency quoted North Korean ambassador to the United Nations Sin Son Ho as saying Friday. But the ambassador, speaking in New York, dismissed the possibility of a return to stalled nuclear negotiations involving the two Koreas, the U.S., Japan, China and Russia, saying the six-party talks are gone forever. The U.S. has offered to hold talks with the North within the six-nation process if it returns to the negotiating table and takes irreversible steps for denuclearization. Last weekend, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell indicated that the chances for direct talks between North Korea and the U.S. were slim. Our bilateral negotiations are between the U.S. and South Korea about our collective approach to the North, Campbell told reporters in Seoul. Sin said the five other parties to the nuclear talks cheated North Korea, accusing them of not implementing what they had agreed under a disarmament-for-aid deal. No more details were given in the Kyodo report. Sin was not available for comment Saturday. The North Korean mission to the U.N. declined to comment. North Korea quit the nuclear talks in April to protest a U.N. statement condemning a rocket launch. North Korea insisted it sent a satellite into orbit, while the U.S. and its allies said it was actually a long-range missile test. North Korea conducted its second nuclear test in May and a barrage of missile tests in July, drawing international condemnation and new U.N. sanctions. U.S. and Chinese officials are expected to discuss North Korea\'s nuclear programs and other regional security issues at a strategic dialogue next week in Washington. North Korea will be a significant topic, but obviously one among many, State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said Friday in Washington. The U.S. and North Korea engaged in a sharp war of words earlier this week over U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s recent comment likening the regime in Pyongyang to small children demanding attention. At a regional security conference in Thailand, Clinton also said the North has no friends left. North Korea\'s Foreign Ministry described her Thursday as a funny lady who sometimes looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping. 298','AP/NKReport: North Korea willing to hold talks with US AP By KWANG-TAE KIM Associated Press Sat Jul 25, 4:51 am ET SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has indicated its interest in holding direct talks with the United States, a news report said, after the two sides traded barbs over Pyongyang\'s nuclear weapons programs at a security forum. \"We are not against a dialogue. We are not against any negotiation for the issues of common concern,\" Japan\'s Kyodo news agency quoted North Korean ambassador to the United Nations Sin Son Ho as saying Friday. But the ambassador, speaking in New York, dismissed the possibility of a return to stalled nuclear negotiations involving the two Koreas, the U.S., Japan, China and Russia, saying \"the six-party talks are gone forever.\" The U.S. has offered to hold talks with the North within the six-nation process if it returns to the negotiating table and takes irreversible steps for denuclearization. Last weekend, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell indicated that the chances for direct talks between North Korea and the U.S. were slim. \"Our bilateral negotiations are between the U.S. and South Korea about our collective approach\" to the North, Campbell told reporters in Seoul. Sin said the five other parties to the nuclear talks \"cheated\" North Korea, accusing them of not implementing what they had agreed under a disarmament-for-aid deal. No more details were given in the Kyodo report. Sin was not available for comment Saturday. The North Korean mission to the U.N. declined to comment. North Korea quit the nuclear talks in April to protest a U.N. statement condemning a rocket launch. North Korea insisted it sent a satellite into orbit, while the U.S. and its allies said it was actually a long-range missile test. North Korea conducted its second nuclear test in May and a barrage of missile tests in July, drawing international condemnation and new U.N. sanctions. U.S. and Chinese officials are expected to discuss North Korea\'s nuclear programs and other regional security issues at a strategic dialogue next week in Washington. \"North Korea will be a significant topic, but obviously one among many,\" State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said Friday in Washington. The U.S. and North Korea engaged in a sharp war of words earlier this week over U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s recent comment likening the regime in Pyongyang to \"small children\" demanding attention. At a regional security conference in Thailand, Clinton also said the North \"has no friends left.\" North Korea\'s Foreign Ministry described her Thursday as \"a funny lady\" who sometimes \"looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping.\" 298'),(6.648472680996054,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,2,'251 - C05739856.txt','FOX from CaitlinFYSA VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, I have never seen Secretary Clinton ,back down from a fight. And I have never seen her back down. And I believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and She will testify the middle of January.','FOX from CaitlinFYSA VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, I have never seen Secretary Clinton ,back down from a fight. And I have never seen her back down. And I believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and She will testify the middle of January.'),(6.648472680996054,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,2,'253 - C05739858.txt','FOX from CaitlinFYSA VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, ,I have never seen Secretary Clinton back down from a fight And I have never seen her back down. And I believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and she will testify the middle of 3anuary.','FOX from CaitlinFYSA VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, there is a report from the State Department that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify on Benghazi before the middle of January. There has been some criticism of whether or not she has a concussion. I believe she has a concussion. What do you think? MCCAIN: I know that in my view, Secretary Clinton, when she said she assumed full responsibility, she certainly has a lot of responsibility for what happened in Benghazi. That\'s -- that report made that very clear. But I must say, ,I have never seen Secretary Clinton back down from a fight And I have never seen her back down. And I believe that she is now not physically well enough to testify and she will testify the middle of 3anuary.'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'2536 - C05763975.txt','Secretary of State\'s visit to AfricaMs. Cheryl Mills Counselor & Chief of Staff Department of State Dear Chief of Staff, Following our short exchange of views, on the margins of your last meeting with the African Diplomatic Group on Food Security, and yesterday\'s press release on Secretary of State\'s visit to Africa, I wish to express my deepest appreciation for your personal support in the positive consideration of the invitation the Cape Verdian Minister of Foreign Affairs extended to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The Cape Verdian authorities see this visit as an important landmark in the bilateral relations between Cape Verde and the US and an opportunity to discuss ways to strenghten those relations and our cooperation at the international level where we share various views and goals. We therefore look forward to the visit with much enthusiasm. In this line, I wish to reiterate that the Embassy of Cape Verde and myself stand ready to facilitate and contribute in any way deemed necessary to ensure an adequate preparation of the visit. Please feel free to contact me at my following e-mails: official e-mail or My private one or by cell phone It will be for me a personal pleasure to welcome you in my country. Best regards, Fatima Veiga 328','Secretary of State\'s visit to AfricaMs. Cheryl Mills Counselor & Chief of Staff Department of State Dear Chief of Staff, Following our short exchange of views, on the margins of your last meeting with the African Diplomatic Group on Food Security, and yesterday\'s press release on Secretary of State\'s visit to Africa, I wish to express my deepest appreciation for your personal support in the positive consideration of the invitation the Cape Verdian Minister of Foreign Affairs extended to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The Cape Verdian authorities see this visit as an important landmark in the bilateral relations between Cape Verde and the US and an opportunity to discuss ways to strenghten those relations and our cooperation at the international level where we share various views and goals. We therefore look forward to the visit with much enthusiasm. In this line, I wish to reiterate that the Embassy of Cape Verde and myself stand ready to facilitate and contribute in any way deemed necessary to ensure an adequate preparation of the visit. Please feel free to contact me at my following e-mails: official e-mail or My private one or by cell phone It will be for me a personal pleasure to welcome you in my country. Best regards, Fatima Veiga 328'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'2569 - C05764051.txt','HeyWill do, have been in touch with Tina and suggested dates. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Pls try to set up week after UNGA. B6 I gave you the wrong number - it\'s Sorry Lona, you can reach me via this email or work is I would love to see you and Randi. I\'m copying Lona to see how soon we can schedule. Hope you\'re well. Saw you from afar at Capricia\'s event but had to make a quick exit. Randi and I would like to visit with you re: child labor issues - if that\'s possible, whom should I contact to schedule? Thanks. Hope to see you soon and hope you\'re well. This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and are intended solely for the named addressee(s). If you are not a named addressee, you should not copy, alter, post, forward, distribute or disseminate the contents of the e-mail or attachments. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the individual and do not necessarily represent those of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). -)51','HeyWill do, have been in touch with Tina and suggested dates. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Pls try to set up week after UNGA. B6 I gave you the wrong number - it\'s Sorry Lona, you can reach me via this email or work is I would love to see you and Randi. I\'m copying Lona to see how soon we can schedule. Hope you\'re well. Saw you from afar at Capricia\'s event but had to make a quick exit. Randi and I would like to visit with you re: child labor issues - if that\'s possible, whom should I contact to schedule? Thanks. Hope to see you soon and hope you\'re well. This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and are intended solely for the named addressee(s). If you are not a named addressee, you should not copy, alter, post, forward, distribute or disseminate the contents of the e-mail or attachments. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the individual and do not necessarily represent those of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). -)51'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'2590 - C05764087.txt','Revised Draft Statement on Sri LankaI couldn\'t agree more. It should be a letter, and we shouldn\'t be too defensive. This is a time-worn tactic of the GOSL: have a conniption when someone says something you don\'t like, characterize the statement in the worst possible way (never mind that she also referred to the Balkans and nobody from Bosnia or Serbia is making a fuss) and force the other side to back down, abjectly. I just spoke to hrc. We should do this from melanne. She still wants to see a draft. She WI this is where it had been left after conferring later this am with you all - let\'s make those adjustments and get a drsft she can review that conforms. Thanks. Cdm A letter from Melanne that makes its way into the public domain achieves the same goal of putting out a countering narrative to whatever handful of outlets have covered this. But coming from Melanne it is far more confirming of HRC\'s statement, as opposed to a widely released spokesman statement which will invariably read like a correction/retraction. I fear how the 3,000 outlets who have not even noticed this issue will react to this statement. And with a letter from Melanne, the Sri Lankans still get a response - arguable a more substantive one Jake, I was in this same place an hour ago when we had a conference call with the Secretary. She feels that this has generated a great deal of media commentary in various quarters, including prominent outlets in this country (LAT) and in Asia that we have no choice but to respond in a public way. Government supporters are saying that she is listening to the Tamil diaspora. What this does is reinforces her statement, but gives the government a little something on recent experience, and then does the pivot to reconciliation and what they need to do now, reinforcing our current policy. PJ Having read this I wonder if this is better done as a clarifying letter from Melanne to Sri Lankan FM that we publicly release? Having the spokesman clarify the Secretary\'s words in an official statement has a slightly uncomfortable feel to it. It requires us to set up the critique and then respond to it, rather than just having an official and direct response to the protest that we can point others to. In the second paragraph, between the second and third sentence, do you want to say explicitly that this was the basis of the Secretary\'s statement? Just a thought. Importance: High Try this. PJ STATEMENT BY THE SPOKESMAN Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in remarks Wednesday before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict, stated that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries. In her statement, she specifically cited Sri Lanka, which prompted an official protest by the Government of Sri Lanka and some news commentary around the world. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching well into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations substantiated numerous reports of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. This controversy should not detract from the specific actions that Sri Lanka needs to take now. With the end of the military conflict, Secretary Clinton believes strongly that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights. The government of Sri Lanka should release more than 250,000 displaced persons who are still confined in camps, and lead a process of genuine political and social reconciliation that changes how the Sinhalese and Tamil people relate to each other. The United States stands ready to assist and support the people of Sri Lanka with these critical challenges.','Revised Draft Statement on Sri LankaI couldn\'t agree more. It should be a letter, and we shouldn\'t be too defensive. This is a time-worn tactic of the GOSL: have a conniption when someone says something you don\'t like, characterize the statement in the worst possible way (never mind that she also referred to the Balkans and nobody from Bosnia or Serbia is making a fuss) and force the other side to back down, abjectly. I just spoke to hrc. We should do this from melanne. She still wants to see a draft. She WI this is where it had been left after conferring later this am with you all - let\'s make those adjustments and get a drsft she can review that conforms. Thanks. Cdm A letter from Melanne that makes its way into the public domain achieves the same goal of putting out a countering narrative to whatever handful of outlets have covered this. But coming from Melanne it is far more confirming of HRC\'s statement, as opposed to a widely released spokesman statement which will invariably read like a correction/retraction. I fear how the 3,000 outlets who have not even noticed this issue will react to this statement. And with a letter from Melanne, the Sri Lankans still get a response - arguable a more substantive one Jake, I was in this same place an hour ago when we had a conference call with the Secretary. She feels that this has generated a great deal of media commentary in various quarters, including prominent outlets in this country (LAT) and in Asia that we have no choice but to respond in a public way. Government supporters are saying that she is listening to the Tamil diaspora. What this does is reinforces her statement, but gives the government a little something on recent experience, and then does the pivot to reconciliation and what they need to do now, reinforcing our current policy. PJ Having read this I wonder if this is better done as a clarifying letter from Melanne to Sri Lankan FM that we publicly release? Having the spokesman clarify the Secretary\'s words in an official statement has a slightly uncomfortable feel to it. It requires us to set up the critique and then respond to it, rather than just having an official and direct response to the protest that we can point others to. In the second paragraph, between the second and third sentence, do you want to say explicitly that \"this was the basis of the Secretary\'s statement\"? Just a thought. Importance: High Try this. PJ STATEMENT BY THE SPOKESMAN Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in remarks Wednesday before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict, stated that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries. In her statement, she specifically cited Sri Lanka, which prompted an official protest by the Government of Sri Lanka and some news commentary around the world. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching well into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations substantiated numerous reports of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. This controversy should not detract from the specific actions that Sri Lanka needs to take now. With the end of the military conflict, Secretary Clinton believes strongly that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights. The government of Sri Lanka should release more than 250,000 displaced persons who are still confined in camps, and lead a process of genuine political and social reconciliation that changes how the Sinhalese and Tamil people relate to each other. The United States stands ready to assist and support the people of Sri Lanka with these critical challenges.'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'2604 - C05764107.txt','Washington Post editorial: An Open Hand That Weakens ChavezFYI I think S will like this piece about our policy in the region. We backgrounded extensively for it, but Schumacher-Matos leans this way in any case. Best, ck Editorial An Open Hand That Weakens Chavez Edward Schumacher-Matos 21 August 2009 The Washington Post A25 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is a liar and a troublemaker. Congressmen and columnists can say this, but President Obama is correct not to do so, even though his critics want a tougher U.S. policy against the Venezuelan. A testament to the success of diplomatic finesse is that Chavez and his pan-regional socialist dreams have been losing ground in Latin America since the inauguration of Obama and his appointment of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. In the past week alone, two Chavez allies have broken ranks. Ecuador and Venezuela were teamed against neighboring Colombia over a guerrilla war there. But Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa has just accepted an olive branch offered by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.','Washington Post editorial: An Open Hand That Weakens ChavezFYI I think S will like this piece about our policy in the region. We backgrounded extensively for it, but Schumacher-Matos leans this way in any case. Best, ck Editorial An Open Hand That Weakens Chavez Edward Schumacher-Matos 21 August 2009 The Washington Post A25 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is a liar and a troublemaker. Congressmen and columnists can say this, but President Obama is correct not to do so, even though his critics want a tougher U.S. policy against the Venezuelan. A testament to the success of diplomatic finesse is that Chavez and his pan-regional socialist dreams have been losing ground in Latin America since the inauguration of Obama and his appointment of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. In the past week alone, two Chavez allies have broken ranks. Ecuador and Venezuela were teamed against neighboring Colombia over a guerrilla war there. But Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa has just accepted an olive branch offered by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'2610 - C05764115.txt','SaturdayThe small issue with Saturday (which I found out late yesterday) is that they are doing construction at Andrews and have asked that no flights depart before 12:15pm. But let me see what the update is this morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (20i 647-9071 Cbuid I leave earlier on Sat--btw 8-9am since the mtg is Fri night? 58','SaturdayThe small issue with Saturday (which I found out late yesterday) is that they are doing construction at Andrews and have asked that no flights depart before 12:15pm. But let me see what the update is this morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (20i; 647-9071 Cbuid I leave earlier on Sat--btw 8-9am since the mtg is Fri night? 58'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'2611 - C05764116.txt','SaturdayI actually just sent an email asking,lust that so will let you know as soon as I hear. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Whai: about leaving late Friday after the WH mtg? Orizinai Messaze \'oalitioro, Lona <Valmorol.J@state.gov>','SaturdayI actually just sent an email asking,lust that so will let you know as soon as I hear. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Whai: about leaving late Friday after the WH mtg? Orizinai Messaze \'oalitioro, Lona <Valmorol.J@state.gov>'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'2612 - C05764117.txt','Statement<preines pverveer <pvervee  pverveeq <pvervee Here is what we have come up with as agreed language from Bob, Eric, Mike, Melanne, Lissa and me. This can be used for the letter and for press guidance. Melanne will send a letter to the GOSL and perhaps the UN Permrep. We will ask the Post to release the letter to journalists in Colombo once it is received. I will schedule a press briefing at the Foreign Press Center early this week, which will attract a good number of Asian journalists, and make sure the question is asked so we can put it in proper context. We will have it for guidance in the Main State briefing if asked. PJ BEGIN TEXT Questions have been raised regarding remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on September 30 before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict. In her statement, she said that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries, including Sri Lanka. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations reported numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. This was the basis for the Secretary\'s statement. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were usedas tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. I\'m happy to have Melanne send it as letter to GOSL Ambassador and maybe UN Rep and only release to SL and related outlets. pverveer <pvervee We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ I like the idea of it being issued by someone else but I still want to see it. Let\'s close this out. \' \'pverveer','Statement<preines pverveer <pvervee ; pverveeq <pvervee Here is what we have come up with as agreed language from Bob, Eric, Mike, Melanne, Lissa and me. This can be used for the letter and for press guidance. Melanne will send a letter to the GOSL and perhaps the UN Permrep. We will ask the Post to release the letter to journalists in Colombo once it is received. I will schedule a press briefing at the Foreign Press Center early this week, which will attract a good number of Asian journalists, and make sure the question is asked so we can put it in proper context. We will have it for guidance in the Main State briefing if asked. PJ BEGIN TEXT Questions have been raised regarding remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on September 30 before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict. In her statement, she said that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries, including Sri Lanka. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations reported numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. This was the basis for the Secretary\'s statement. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were usedas tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. I\'m happy to have Melanne send it as letter to GOSL Ambassador and maybe UN Rep and only release to SL and related outlets. pverveer <pvervee We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ I like the idea of it being issued by someone else but I still want to see it. Let\'s close this out. \'; \'pverveer'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'2681 - C05764250.txt','AFP/SLFrom your clips: US Responds To Sri Lanka Protest Over Clinton Remark (AFP) Monday, October 5, 2009 AFP WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States, responding to protests from Sri Lanka over remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, said it had no recent evidence of women being raped while in Sri Lankan government custody. In a letter addressed to Sri Lanka\'s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama, the State Department noted that the US government and international human rights groups over the years had detailed numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. However, the letter signed by Melanne Verveer, ambassador at large for global women\'s issues at the State Department said that in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009 ... we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict area around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context, the letter said, adding that Washington remains concerned about extrajudicial killings, disappearances and detainee abuse in Sri Lanka. Secretary Clinton believes that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights, the letter said. Sri Lanka lodged its protest with the US embassy in Colombo over the remarks made by Clinton last month to the United Nations Security Council. We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma and Sri Lanka and elsewhere, the US secretary of state had said during a resolution calling for an end to sexual violence in armed conflict, according to published reports of Clinton\'s remarks. Her comments sparked an outcry across Sri Lanka, where government forces in May crushed Tamil Tiger rebels after decades of fighting. Colombo faced condemnation for its handling of the final stages of the war against Tiger rebels and managed to stave off a Security Council resolution calling for war crimes investigations thanks to the vetoes of China and Russia. The United Nations has said that over 7,000 civilians perished in the first four months of intense fighting this year. Sri Lanka is now facing international pressure to free 250,000 ethnic Tamil civilians who managed to escape the fighting but are now held in internment camps while they are screened to see whether they were rebels. B6','AFP/SLFrom your clips: US Responds To Sri Lanka Protest Over Clinton Remark (AFP) Monday, October 5, 2009 AFP WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States, responding to protests from Sri Lanka over remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, said it had no recent evidence of women being raped while in Sri Lankan government custody. In a letter addressed to Sri Lanka\'s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama, the State Department noted that the US government and international human rights groups over the years had detailed \"numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government.\" However, the letter signed by Melanne Verveer, ambassador at large for global women\'s issues at the State Department said that \"in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009 ... we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict area around the world.\" \"We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context,\" the letter said, adding that Washington remains concerned about extrajudicial killings, disappearances and detainee abuse in Sri Lanka. \"Secretary Clinton believes that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights,\" the letter said. Sri Lanka lodged its protest with the US embassy in Colombo over the remarks made by Clinton last month to the United Nations Security Council. \"We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma and Sri Lanka and elsewhere,\" the US secretary of state had said during a resolution calling for an end to sexual violence in armed conflict, according to published reports of Clinton\'s remarks. Her comments sparked an outcry across Sri Lanka, where government forces in May crushed Tamil Tiger rebels after decades of fighting. Colombo faced condemnation for its handling of the final stages of the war against Tiger rebels and managed to stave off a Security Council resolution calling for war crimes investigations thanks to the vetoes of China and Russia. The United Nations has said that over 7,000 civilians perished in the first four months of intense fighting this year. Sri Lanka is now facing international pressure to free 250,000 ethnic Tamil civilians who managed to escape the fighting but are now held in internment camps while they are screened to see whether they were rebels. B6'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'2685 - C05764261.txt','Tom HarkinI spoke with this morning. She is interested in working with Stephen Rapp in the Office of War Crimes. The office B6 is very small wit a limited number of slots. She has been in contact with Stephen directly about the possibility of working for him, and he seems favorable about bringing her on board r_C_e7 h I - I sent you the staffing plan for the office earlier today to see if there is a way to make this work. Otherwise, has expressed interest in DRL, EEB and applying for a career position in L. Heather and I spoke verbally about this\'a short while ago, but just to put it in writing... has a call into the Secretary about his daughter, nd the status of her pending employment at the State Department. has been in touch with Heather, but Senator =called today to raise this to the Secretary\'s level. When I spoke with him, he was getting on a plane, so she doesn\'t need to call him back imminently, but I will tell her about his call before she leaves tonight. Heather, could you please provide Huma with a couple of bullets for HRC about status? Thanks Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton JilotyLC@state.gov 17c','Tom HarkinI spoke with this morning. She is interested in working with Stephen Rapp in the Office of War Crimes. The office B6 is very small wit a limited number of slots. She has been in contact with Stephen directly about the possibility of working for him, and he seems favorable about bringing her on board r_C_e7 h I - I sent you the staffing plan for the office earlier today to see if there is a way to make this work. Otherwise, has expressed interest in DRL, EEB and applying for a career position in L. Heather and I spoke verbally about this\'a short while ago, but just to put it in writing... has a call into the Secretary about his daughter, nd the status of her pending employment at the State Department. has been in touch with Heather, but Senator =called today to raise this to the Secretary\'s level. When I spoke with him, he was getting on a plane, so she doesn\'t need to call him back imminently, but I will tell her about his call before she leaves tonight. Heather, could you please provide Huma with a couple of bullets for HRC about status? Thanks Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton JilotyLC@state.gov 17c'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'272 - C05739880.txt','H: Ubyan elections Intel. SidCONFIDENTIAL July 3,2012 For: Hillary','H: Ubyan elections Intel. SidCONFIDENTIAL July 3,2012 For: Hillary'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'2736 - C05764360.txt','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree. A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word coup by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a coup d\'etat as a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group. So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for \"the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree.\" A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word \"coup\" by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a \"coup d\'etat\" as \"a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics; especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group.\" So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'2750 - C05764400.txt','Jo Lucke-mailing you her numbers in case you want to save them to your contacts. I also have them in mine, updated them in your rolodex, and sent these to Huma: Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton JilotyLC@state.gov 49','Jo Lucke-mailing you her numbers in case you want to save them to your contacts. I also have them in mine, updated them in your rolodex, and sent these to Huma: Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton JilotyLC@state.gov 49'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'2751 - C05764404.txt','ScheduleAs it turns out, Susan Rice needs to stay up in NY tonight and has asked if she can speak with you on a secure phone line tomorrow at 9:30am. Can I go ahead and set that up? Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 53','ScheduleAs it turns out, Susan Rice needs to stay up in NY tonight and has asked if she can speak with you on a secure phone line tomorrow at 9:30am. Can I go ahead and set that up? Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 53'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'2753 - C05764406.txt','ScheduleAlonzo says they are very full with the holiday weekend. He cannot guarantee first in either the 3pm or 4pm. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Ok. What about a later shuttle? As it turns out, Susan Rice needs to stay up in NY tonight and has asked if she can speak with you on a secure phone line tomorrow at 9:30am. Can I go ahead and set that up? Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 56','ScheduleAlonzo says they are very full with the holiday weekend. He cannot guarantee first in either the 3pm or 4pm. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Ok. What about a later shuttle? As it turns out, Susan Rice needs to stay up in NY tonight and has asked if she can speak with you on a secure phone line tomorrow at 9:30am. Can I go ahead and set that up? Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 56'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'2762 - C05764429.txt','just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflectsClinton Is?-over all it reflects your amazing strength ofPurpose...keep on Sis and love I think it was in your clips over the weekend but I will send it to your right now reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it Could you be sure I get this article? reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love Someone sent this article to me yesterday it was entitled: It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? She\'s not answering those crisis calls at the White House. But she\'s quietly revolutionizing American foreign policy. By David Rothkopf Sunday, August 23, 2009 reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love I can imagine how intense this week was as you and the entire Spence clan gave Big Roy the best ever sendoff. Does your title refer to the ad or something else? your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you received this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of the error via email to disclaimerinquiries@ideacity.com and please delete the email from your system, retaining no copies in any media. We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008','just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflectsClinton Is?-over all it reflects your amazing strength of\"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love I think it was in your clips over the weekend but I will send it to your right now reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it Could you be sure I get this article? reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love Someone sent this article to me yesterday it was entitled: \"It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? She\'s not answering those crisis calls at the White House. But she\'s quietly revolutionizing American foreign policy.\" By David Rothkopf Sunday, August 23, 2009 reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love I can imagine how intense this week was as you and the entire Spence clan gave Big Roy the best ever sendoff. Does your title refer to the ad or something else? your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you received this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of the error via email to disclaimerinquiries@ideacity.com and please delete the email from your system, retaining no copies in any media. We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'2763 - C05764431.txt','just read atter a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflects just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflectsreflects your amazing strength of\'Purpose...keep on Sis and love My fax is broken, so I didn\'t get any clips. I hope to get it fixed today and hope to receive all that I missed. your amazing strength ofPurpose...keep on Sis and love I think it was in your clips over the weekend but I will send it to your right now Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love Could you be sure I get this article? reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love I can imagine how intense this week was as you and the entire Spence clan gave Big Roy the best ever sendoff. Does your title refer to the ad or something else? your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you received this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of the error via email to disclaimerinquiries@ideacity.com and please delete the email from your system, retaining no copies in any media. We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008','just read atter a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflects just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflectsreflects your amazing strength of\'Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love My fax is broken, so I didn\'t get any clips. I hope to get it fixed today and hope to receive all that I missed. your amazing strength of\"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love I think it was in your clips over the weekend but I will send it to your right now Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love Could you be sure I get this article? reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love I can imagine how intense this week was as you and the entire Spence clan gave Big Roy the best ever sendoff. Does your title refer to the ad or something else? your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you received this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of the error via email to disclaimerinquiries@ideacity.com and please delete the email from your system, retaining no copies in any media. We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008'),(6.648472680996054,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,2,'2764 - C05764432.txt','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her defense of Hillary in her essay Obama\'s Other Wife was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the team of rivals cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her \"defense\" of Hillary in her essay \"Obama\'s Other Wife\" was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the \"team of rivals\" cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all');
INSERT INTO `mv_tfidf` VALUES (3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'29 - C05739590.txt','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation, is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by we. From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger, theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled Innocence of Muslims) by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different we. From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere. Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published asThis Is Water, novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the natural, basic self-centeredness that puts me at the center of the world. This unconscious default setting fosters the sort of blind certainty that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that default setting ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of \"The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation,\" is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by \"we.\" From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, \"There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger,\" theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled \"Innocence of Muslims\") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different \"we.\" From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, \"I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere.\" \"Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet,\" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. \"The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.\" In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as\"This Is Water,\" novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the \"natural, basic self-centeredness\" that puts \"me\" at the center of the world. This unconscious \"default setting\" fosters the sort of \"blind certainty\" that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that \"default setting\" ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'290 - C05739902.txt','H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya. SidAttachments: hrc memo magariaf, attack on US in Libya 091212.docx CONFIDENTIAL September 12, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya. SidAttachments: hrc memo magariaf, attack on US in Libya 091212.docx CONFIDENTIAL September 12, 2012 For: Hillary'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'2948 - C05764749.txt','Qadahfi and New JerseyFYI Media now calling to confirm details put out in this statement. Ian Libyan Reps tell Rothman Quaddafi not coming to Englewood FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 28, 2009 4:04 pm EST Contact: Bob Decheine (202) 550-7869 Washington, D.C. based representatives of the Libyan government have informed Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) that Col. Moammar Quaddafi, will not be staying in Englewood, New Jersey if he comes to the United States for the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly next month. This information has not yet been confirmed by the White House or the State Department. I am very pleased that Moammar Quaddafi will apparently not be coming to Englewood. His appearance would have presented unnecessary safety and security issues for the residents of Englewood and the Libyan diplomats, said Rothman. I want to thank President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the literally dozens of their appointees I have had the pleasure to work so closely with over the past seven days in achieving this result. I also want to thank the Libyan government for their hard work and consideration in resolving this matter in such a positive fashion. Thanks, Pat. Adding Erica. 2R7 Colleagues On the assumption that the Department is ready to take the position that we will not permit him to use the NJ property, recommend the following after consultations with the lawyers and experts who handle our hostship responsibilities The Department of State has consulted with the Government of Libya regarding the impending visit of Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi to attend the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. In keeping with prior arrangements, the Englewood, New Jersey property is not available for any use in connection with the upcoming visit I don\'t think that we want/need to get into particulars about boroughs within NYC Regards Pat p.s. am not sure he is President, I think [but am not sure] that is isn\'t just called Colonel Pi Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT 289','Qadahfi and New JerseyFYI Media now calling to confirm details put out in this statement. Ian Libyan Reps tell Rothman Quaddafi not coming to Englewood FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 28, 2009 4:04 pm EST Contact: Bob Decheine (202) 550-7869 Washington, D.C. based representatives of the Libyan government have informed Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) that Col. Moammar Quaddafi, will not be staying in Englewood, New Jersey if he comes to the United States for the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly next month. This information has not yet been confirmed by the White House or the State Department. \"I am very pleased that Moammar Quaddafi will apparently not be coming to Englewood. His appearance would have presented unnecessary safety and security issues for the residents of Englewood and the Libyan diplomats,\" said Rothman. I want to thank President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the literally dozens of their appointees I have had the pleasure to work so closely with over the past seven days in achieving this result. I also want to thank the Libyan government for their hard work and consideration in resolving this matter in such a positive fashion.\" Thanks, Pat. Adding Erica. 2R7 Colleagues On the assumption that the Department is ready to take the position that we will not permit him to use the NJ property, recommend the following after consultations with the lawyers and experts who handle our \"hostship\" responsibilities The Department of State has consulted with the Government of Libya regarding the impending visit of Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi to attend the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. In keeping with prior arrangements, the Englewood, New Jersey property is not available for any use in connection with the upcoming visit I don\'t think that we want/need to get into particulars about boroughs within NYC Regards Pat p.s. am not sure he is \"President\", I think [but am not sure] that is isn\'t just called \"Colonel\" Pi Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT 289'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'2956 - C05764764.txt','(Reuters) INLA militants to end violence, Irish foreign minister saysDUBLIN, Oct 11 (Reuters) - The Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) is about to announce the end of its violent campaign against British control of Northern Ireland, Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin said on Sunday. That\'s a welcome development, Martin told journalists ahead of his talks with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Asked whether he wanted the INLA to decommission its weapons, Martin said: Absolutely. My understanding is that would be part of the statement emanating from the INLA that they are ceasing all violent activity. Doug O\'Neill Watch Officer Operations. Center Department of State (202) 647-1512','(Reuters) INLA militants to end violence, Irish foreign minister saysDUBLIN, Oct 11 (Reuters) - The Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) is about to announce the end of its violent campaign against British control of Northern Ireland, Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin said on Sunday. \"That\'s a welcome development,\" Martin told journalists ahead of his talks with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Asked whether he wanted the INLA to decommission its weapons, Martin said: \"Absolutely. My understanding is that would be part of the statement emanating from the INLA that they are ceasing all violent activity.\" Doug O\'Neill Watch Officer Operations. Center Department of State (202) 647-1512'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'2983 - C05764825.txt','World Food Prize - Chair and CEO of PepsiCo and Sec. VilsackFYI Keynote lunch speaker was Indra Nooyi, the chair and ceo of Pepsi Co. She noted that this event is growing in both size and importance every year. Attendence at the lunch alone was over 950 people including Secretary Vilsack and ministers from many countries. She specifically complemented Secretary Clinton\'s role in the Sept 26 UN event. Nooyi used much of her address challenging the private sector to do their part in carrying out the strategy unveiled in New York. Secretary Vilsack gave a very powerful address that focused on our efforts feed hungry children and the need to do more. He refered to working with Secretary Clinton or to under Secretary Clinton\'s leadership at least 3 times. It was very well done. Bill','World Food Prize - Chair and CEO of PepsiCo and Sec. VilsackFYI Keynote lunch speaker was Indra Nooyi, the chair and ceo of Pepsi Co. She noted that this event is growing in both size and importance every year. Attendence at the lunch alone was over 950 people including Secretary Vilsack and ministers from many countries. She specifically complemented Secretary Clinton\'s role in the Sept 26 UN event. Nooyi used much of her address challenging the private sector to do their part in carrying out the strategy unveiled in New York. Secretary Vilsack gave a very powerful address that focused on our efforts feed hungry children and the need to do more. He refered to working with Secretary Clinton or to \"under Secretary Clinton\'s leadership\" at least 3 times. It was very well done. Bill'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'3017 - C05764882.txt','ScheduleWill do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?','ScheduleWill do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'3023 - C05764891.txt','ScheduleI got the invite for she schwarzenegger conf last night. Its in calif from sept 29-oct 2nd. III get info to both of u Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?','ScheduleI got the invite for she schwarzenegger conf last night. Its in calif from sept 29-oct 2nd. III get info to both of u Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'3027 - C05764898.txt','ScheduleYes, Thursday\'s PC is scheduled to end at 6pm so the 7pm shuttle. With regard to Wednesday, I have reached out to the WH about and will be sure to report back as soon as they suggest a time. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Also, once we know what time I need to be in DC, I\'ll need a shuttle time. And I want to lock in my return to NY on Thursday. Do you know what time I can take a shuttle on Thursday? Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list','ScheduleYes, Thursday\'s PC is scheduled to end at 6pm so the 7pm shuttle. With regard to Wednesday, I have reached out to the WH about and will be sure to report back as soon as they suggest a time. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Also, once we know what time I need to be in DC, I\'ll need a shuttle time. And I want to lock in my return to NY on Thursday. Do you know what time I can take a shuttle on Thursday? Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'3041 - C05764920.txt','Cell number for Terry MurrayWill update in your rolodex here, too. B6 Lau.ren. Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton JilotyLC@state.gov 148','Cell number for Terry MurrayWill update in your rolodex here, too. B6 Lau.ren. Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton JilotyLC@state.gov 148'),(6.648472680996054,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,2,'3058 - C05764944.txt','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"\"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.'),(6.648472680996054,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,2,'3061 - C05764951.txt','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'3154 - C05765145.txt','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately, the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. I think we should ... get on it and get with it. It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an unprecedented offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli restraint in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, unprecedented, even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan falls far short of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it unprecedented, which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah you stand there guardedly optimistic in public in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. \"We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately,\" the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. \"I think we should ... get on it and get with it.\" It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an \"unprecedented\" offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli \"restraint\" in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, \"unprecedented,\" even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan \"falls far short\" of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it \"unprecedented,\" which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East; clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah; you stand there \"guardedly optimistic\" in public; in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'3155 - C05765149.txt','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset, says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'. The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset,\" says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. \"When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'.\" The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'3159 - C05765156.txt','Ed Luce article> Nice! > Finally a decent article > Go Yanks > Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China > By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing > Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 > Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed > to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, > clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack > Obama\'s state visit to China next week.','Ed Luce article> Nice! > Finally a decent article > Go Yanks > Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China > By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing > Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 > Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed > to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, > clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack > Obama\'s state visit to China next week.'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'3176 - C05765224.txt','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'3184 - C05765255.txt','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, Going Rogue: An American Life. The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee, says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin. Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy, says Holland. But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally. In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president, say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did, he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, \"Going Rogue: An American Life.\" \"The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee,\" says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin.\" Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy,\" says Holland. \"But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.\"An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally.\" In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president,\" say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. \"Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did,\" he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'3197 - C05765340.txt','New memo: Westerwelle. SidAttachments: hrc memo westerwelle 110809.docx CONFIDENTIAL November 8, 2009 For: Hillary','New memo: Westerwelle. SidAttachments: hrc memo westerwelle 110809.docx CONFIDENTIAL November 8, 2009 For: Hillary'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'32 - C05739593.txt','Wash Post: Hillary Clinton tries to calm at i-U S sentiment as protesters storm Wash Post: Hillary Clinton tries to calm anti-U.S. sentiment as protesters storm embassy in Yemenembassy in Yemen','Wash Post: Hillary Clinton tries to calm at i-U S sentiment as protesters storm Wash Post: Hillary Clinton tries to calm anti-U.S. sentiment as protesters storm embassy in Yemenembassy in Yemen'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'3219 - C05765650.txt','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred smart power foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as ridiculous, a nightmare, and frustrating beyond words. $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred \"smart power\" foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as \"ridiculous,\" \"a nightmare,\" and \"frustrating beyond words.\" $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'3370 - C05765909.txt','ScheduleI actually went to respond on Friday and received an email saying the dinner had been cancelled! Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 The Canadian Amb is hosting dinner for PM on 9/16 and invited me. They say they haven\'t heard back. Pls regret.','ScheduleI actually went to respond on Friday and received an email saying the dinner had been cancelled! Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 The Canadian Amb is hosting dinner for PM on 9/16 and invited me. They say they haven\'t heard back. Pls regret.'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'3384 - C05765934.txt','Sheikha Mosa of QatarI will lock in in this morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Lona--have we worked this out? She is available to see you on 24th September either morning or afternoon? Alternatively 28th or 29th September Does that work for you Cherie Blair','Sheikha Mosa of QatarI will lock in in this morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Lona--have we worked this out? She is available to see you on 24th September either morning or afternoon? Alternatively 28th or 29th September Does that work for you Cherie Blair'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'3523 - C05766179.txt','Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. PolicyNice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary McGuire in Washington, +1-202-747-7035 Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. Policy Washington ? December 14, 2009 ? Freedom House applauds Secretary Hillary Clinton for her remarks at Georgetown University today on A Human Rights Agenda for the 21st Century. Secretary Clinton\'s remarks setting forth the U.S. Government\'s human rights agenda appear to reflect an enhanced emphasis by the Obama Administration on the importance of political democracy for the achievement to basic human rights and broader development goals, as well. She gave special attention to the importance of freedom of expression. The remarks build upon President Obama\'s Nobel acceptance speech on December 10, in which he said peace is unstable where citizens are denied the right to speak freely or worship as they please choose their own leaders or assemble without fear. The emphasis on universal human rights in Secretary Clinton\'s speech sends an important message of her personal commitment at a time when the world is witnessing continuing global declines in fundamental rights, said Jennifer Windsor, Executive Director of Freedom House. We look forward to seeing this passion integrated into U.S. policy around the globe. The speech stressed the necessity for a human rights policy that is fused with efforts to advance both development and democracy. B6','Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. PolicyNice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary McGuire in Washington, +1-202-747-7035 Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. Policy Washington ? December 14, 2009 ? Freedom House applauds Secretary Hillary Clinton for her remarks at Georgetown University today on \"A Human Rights Agenda for the 21st Century.\" Secretary Clinton\'s remarks setting forth the U.S. Government\'s human rights agenda appear to reflect an enhanced emphasis by the Obama Administration on the importance of political democracy for the achievement to basic human rights and broader development goals, as well. She gave special attention to the importance of freedom of expression. The remarks build upon President Obama\'s Nobel acceptance speech on December 10, in which he said \"peace is unstable where citizens are denied the right to speak freely or worship as they please; choose their own leaders or assemble without fear.\" \"The emphasis on universal human rights in Secretary Clinton\'s speech sends an important message of her personal commitment at a time when the world is witnessing continuing global declines in fundamental rights,\" said Jennifer Windsor, Executive Director of Freedom House. \"We look forward to seeing this passion integrated into U.S. policy around the globe.\" The speech stressed the necessity for a human rights policy that is fused with efforts to advance both development and democracy. B6'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'3524 - C05766180.txt','Amnesty Int\'l on Secretary Clinton\'s SpeechAmnesty International USA Statement on Secretary Clinton\'s speech Monday, December 14, 2009 Larry Cox, executive director, Amnesty International USA, on Monday welcomed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s affirmation that protecting human rights is central to helping countries worldwide achieve the goal of reducing or eliminating poverty. Calling her speech historic, Cox said Clinton\'s commitment to a broad spectrum of human rights offers new hope in solving the desperation caused by poverty. By advancing the idea that human rights, development and participatory and accountable governance, are goals that mutually reinforce one another, Secretary Clinton has charted a course of leadership recognizing the indivisibility of human rights that has been missing in our government\'s mission abroad and at home, said Cox. Her statement today is an essential foundation for relieving the suffering of billions in poverty, especially now when millions upon millions more people worldwide are experiencing economic hardship. We welcome Secretary Clinton\'s affirmation that the basics of well being -- food, shelter, health and education ?are not only human rights in and of themselves, but are also essential for the exercise of other human rights. Only by addressing both freedom from want and freedom from fear will it be possible to achieve genuine development for all. Cox, who attended Secretary Clinton\'s speech on the administration\'s 21st century human rights agenda at Georgetown University, said he was especially grateful to hear Secretary Clinton outline her determination to make a real and long-term difference by tackling human rights and development as mutually reinforcing goals and affirm that the United States must lead by example in this area. Cox also welcomed Secretary Clinton\'s commitment to stand with human rights defenders worldwide by shining a spotlight on their work and the legitimacy of their efforts. In her speech Secretary Clinton highlighted the work of Women of Zimbabwe Arise, whose founders were recently honored at the White House, and noted the State Department had sent high-level diplomatic missions to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar. It is important that the administration continue to champion human rights defenders around the world, especially those in powerful countries like China and Russia.','Amnesty Int\'l on Secretary Clinton\'s SpeechAmnesty International USA Statement on Secretary Clinton\'s speech Monday, December 14, 2009 Larry Cox, executive director, Amnesty International USA, on Monday welcomed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s affirmation that protecting human rights is central to helping countries worldwide achieve the goal of reducing or eliminating poverty. Calling her speech \"historic,\" Cox said Clinton\'s commitment to a broad spectrum of human rights offers new hope in solving the desperation caused by poverty. \"By advancing the idea that human rights, development and participatory and accountable governance, are goals that mutually reinforce one another, Secretary Clinton has charted a course of leadership recognizing the indivisibility of human rights that has been missing in our government\'s mission abroad and at home,\" said Cox. \"Her statement today is an essential foundation for relieving the suffering of billions in poverty, especially now when millions upon millions more people worldwide are experiencing economic hardship.\" \"We welcome Secretary Clinton\'s affirmation that the \"basics\" of well being -- food, shelter, health and education ?are not only human rights in and of themselves, but are also essential for the exercise of other human rights. Only by addressing both freedom from want and freedom from fear will it be possible to achieve genuine development for all.\" Cox, who attended Secretary Clinton\'s speech on the administration\'s 21st century human rights agenda at Georgetown University, said he was especially grateful to hear Secretary Clinton outline her determination to make a real and long-term difference by tackling human rights and development as mutually reinforcing goals and affirm that the \"United States must lead by example in this area.\" Cox also welcomed Secretary Clinton\'s commitment to stand with human rights defenders worldwide by shining a spotlight on their work and the legitimacy of their efforts. In her speech Secretary Clinton highlighted the work of Women of Zimbabwe Arise, whose founders were recently honored at the White House, and noted the State Department had sent high-level diplomatic missions to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar. It is important that the administration continue to champion human rights defenders around the world, especially those in powerful countries like China and Russia.'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'3589 - C05766310.txt','Irwin RedlenerCalled in asking to speak with you today. Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton JilotyLC@state.gov','Irwin RedlenerCalled in asking to speak with you today. Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton JilotyLC@state.gov'),(3.324236340498027,3.324236340498027,2500,'Hillary_Clinton',90,1,'3614 - C05766357.txt','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a declaration of war by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was a bit strong. Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a clear mark of hostility. Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place, Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a \"declaration of war\" by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was \"a bit strong\". Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a \"clear mark of hostility\". \"Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place,\" Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Hillary_Clinton_email_controversy',25,1,'1010 - C05760219.txt','DrHillary, H <hrod17@clintonemail.com> Friday, October 16, 2009 5:40 AM \'JilotyLC@state.gov\'','DrHillary, H <hrod17@clintonemail.com> Friday, October 16, 2009 5:40 AM \'JilotyLC@state.gov\''),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Hillary_Clinton_email_controversy',25,1,'1040 - C05760262.txt','rrangements Arrangements Dave StoneMarty-- Thanks for the update and pls let me know the dates for each service. I really hope to make one of them. I\'m copying Huma and Lona so they know Saif will have the information. III! H Hillary, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Marty-- > I am so saddened by this tragic loss','rrangements Arrangements Dave StoneMarty-- Thanks for the update and pls let me know the dates for each service. I really hope to make one of them. I\'m copying Huma and Lona so they know Saif will have the information. III! H Hillary, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Marty-- > I am so saddened by this tragic loss'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Hillary_Clinton_email_controversy',25,1,'1045 - C05760269.txt','insertfor purposes of submission of testimony to committee/public release, how do you want to handle? may have to send to hill before/concurrent with call. On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 7:59 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Ok let\'s discuss in call.','insertfor purposes of submission of testimony to committee/public release, how do you want to handle? may have to send to hill before/concurrent with call. On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 7:59 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Ok let\'s discuss in call.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Hillary_Clinton_email_controversy',25,1,'1231 - C05760541.txt','Hello/FYI/InviteWONDERFUL (if you can and only if ) Late \'cause of all those overly-hard working State-ites.... 7 to 9:30. xoxo, T In a message dated 12/13/2009 2:17:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, HDR22@clintonemail.com writes: Thank you for doing the party again, and I am planning to come by before or after the Obamas\' party. What are the hours for your party? A big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before. SO, just in case, and I\'d imagine it\'s not possible, it\'ll be Monday night, 7:00 to 9:30, December 21. No matter what, wanted you to know we are gathering yet again with our Senator Clinton bond. love, T','Hello/FYI/InviteWONDERFUL (if you can and only if ) Late \'cause of all those overly-hard working State-ites.... 7 to 9:30. xoxo, T In a message dated 12/13/2009 2:17:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, HDR22@clintonemail.com writes: Thank you for doing the party again, and I am planning to come by before or after the Obamas\' party. What are the hours for your party? A big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before. SO, just in case, and I\'d imagine it\'s not possible, it\'ll be Monday night, 7:00 to 9:30, December 21. No matter what, wanted you to know we are gathering yet again with our Senator Clinton bond. love, T'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Hillary_Clinton_email_controversy',25,1,'1452 - C05761181.txt','Kazakhstan bilatGot it. On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 4:08 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Ok w me. India raised issues that this doesn\'t. Holbrooke would like to attend the Kazakhstan bilat. Bill Burns will attend, as will the ambassador and Richard Boucher. I recall that you thought it didn\'t make sense for Holbrooke to join the Menon bilat (which Burns also attended) so I wanted to check with you to see if you had views on this.','Kazakhstan bilatGot it. On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 4:08 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Ok w me. India raised issues that this doesn\'t. Holbrooke would like to attend the Kazakhstan bilat. Bill Burns will attend, as will the ambassador and Richard Boucher. I recall that you thought it didn\'t make sense for Holbrooke to join the Menon bilat (which Burns also attended) so I wanted to check with you to see if you had views on this.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Hillary_Clinton_email_controversy',25,1,'1522 - C05761310.txt','100 Day reportyes -- happy to do so. this work is in full swing. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 8:55 PM, H <HDR22 !,clintonemail.com> wrote: Could you work w Derek, Philippe and others to draft this report for us to send to the President after our next trip? We could workd on it during the trip. Let\'s discuss tomorrow. Thx.','100 Day reportyes -- happy to do so. this work is in full swing. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 8:55 PM, H <HDR22 !,clintonemail.com> wrote: Could you work w Derek, Philippe and others to draft this report for us to send to the President after our next trip? We could workd on it during the trip. Let\'s discuss tomorrow. Thx.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Hillary_Clinton_email_controversy',25,1,'1525 - C05761314.txt','TestimonyI will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so). On the E3+3 v. P5+1, they are identical, just different names. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Pls forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1? B5','TestimonyI will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so). On the E3+3 v. P5+1, they are identical, just different names. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Pls forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1? B5'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Hillary_Clinton_email_controversy',25,1,'1526 - C05761316.txt','TestimonyI\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: Why don\'t we keep using P5+1? I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so). On the E3+3 v. P5+1, they are identical, just different names. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Pls forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?','TestimonyI\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: Why don\'t we keep using P5+1? I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so). On the E3+3 v. P5+1, they are identical, just different names. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Pls forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Hillary_Clinton_email_controversy',25,1,'1620 - C05761475.txt','SpeechI won\'t read it until early in the morning so you can work w Jake and White House tonight to be sure we have all relevant comments and red flags. Thanks so much for all your hard work on this. Not to worry...I figured it out. Will send you something by midnite. On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 11:14 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: I just looked at the first page and noticed I hadn\'t crossed out the last typed line--did that confuse you?','SpeechI won\'t read it until early in the morning so you can work w Jake and White House tonight to be sure we have all relevant comments and red flags. Thanks so much for all your hard work on this. Not to worry...I figured it out. Will send you something by midnite. On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 11:14 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: I just looked at the first page and noticed I hadn\'t crossed out the last typed line--did that confuse you?'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Hillary_Clinton_email_controversy',25,1,'1897 - C05762395.txt','Undeliverable: Followup FollowupAttachments: details.txt Followup (1.19 KB) Delivery has failed to these recipients or distribution lists: mhcaleja@state.gov The recipient\'s e-mail address was not found in the recipient\'s e-mail system. Microsoft Exchange will not try to redeliver this message for you. Please check the e-mail address and try resending this message, or provide the following diagnostic text to your system administrator. 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Diagnostic information for administrators: Generating server: 9 Thread-Topic: Thanks Thread-Index: AcnHgzQ9CXPTB9LmTC2AwUsPbh5yjw== Message-ID: <786762D781A7FF4FAC906089284044880332BC6E7BPCLNTINET08.clinton.local> Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: acceptlanguage: en-US Content-Type: text/plain; charset=\"utf-8\" Content-Transfer-Encoding: base64 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Brightmail-Tracker: AAAAAQ6CR+E= X-STA-Metric: 39 (engine=024) X-STA-NotSpam: cc:2**0 michele hillary thanks issues X-STA-Spam: subject:Thanks best, header:Message-ID:1 her best X-BTI-AntiSpam: score:0,sta:39/024,dcc:off,dnsbl:off,sw:off,bsn:none,spf:off,dk:off,pbmf:trust/9,ipr:1/2,trusted:yes,ts:no,bs:no,ubl:off Received-SPF: none Return-Path: HDR22@clintonemail.com X-OriginalArrivalTime: 27 Apr 2009 21:57:48.0286 (UTC) FILETIME=[33F139E0:01C9C783] 2009 17:57:48 -0400 Received: from by for <newmver'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Hillary_Clinton_email_controversy',25,1,'2302 - C05763112.txt','TodayI will take you down there, we have to make an appointment Let me know your availability So sorry to have missed you today. Huma mentioned the art dept. Let me know your thoghts and schedule. Do you have any time on Wednesday ? Rosemarie On Jun 29, 2009, at 8:19 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > I\'d love to see you! > I\'ll be in to see cheryl at 10:00am today. Don\'t know your schedule > but just so you know r inR','TodayI will take you down there, we have to make an appointment Let me know your availability So sorry to have missed you today. Huma mentioned the art dept. Let me know your thoghts and schedule. Do you have any time on Wednesday ? Rosemarie On Jun 29, 2009, at 8:19 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > I\'d love to see you! > I\'ll be in to see cheryl at 10:00am today. Don\'t know your schedule > but just so you know r inR'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Hillary_Clinton_email_controversy',25,1,'2514 - C05763921.txt','Questionso Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this time.] Q: Under the previous Administration organizatioris receiving HIV\\AIDs funds from the U.S. Government were required to have a policy explicitly opposing prostitution and sex trafficking. Is that going to continue to be the policy of this Administration? A: This matter has been the subject of litigation - outside groups have sued both USAID and the HHS over the policy - and we recently notified the Court that we needed additional time to review the policy. That review is underway no final decisions have been made. On 7/25/09 8:46 PM, Evergreen <Hdr22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Is the 50k figure State and AID? > Kurdistan election results? > Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during > WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we > deport them after war ended? > Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? > What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid?','Questionso Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this time.] Q: Under the previous Administration organizatioris receiving HIV\\AIDs funds from the U.S. Government were required to have a policy explicitly opposing prostitution and sex trafficking. Is that going to continue to be the policy of this Administration? A: This matter has been the subject of litigation - outside groups have sued both USAID and the HHS over the policy - and we recently notified the Court that we needed additional time to review the policy. That review is underway; no final decisions have been made. On 7/25/09 8:46 PM, \"Evergreen\" <Hdr22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Is the 50k figure State and AID? > Kurdistan election results? > Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during > WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we > deport them after war ended? > Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? > What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid?'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Hillary_Clinton_email_controversy',25,1,'2522 - C05763940.txt','QuestionsGreat job this morning. Glad it went well. Hope you get a few hours off this afternoon -- though I assume that with the China prep not likely. On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 8:46 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Is the 50k figure State and AID? Kurdistan election results? Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we deport them after war ended? Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it?','QuestionsGreat job this morning. Glad it went well. Hope you get a few hours off this afternoon -- though I assume that with the China prep not likely. On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 8:46 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Is the 50k figure State and AID? Kurdistan election results? Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we deport them after war ended? Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it?'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Hillary_Clinton_email_controversy',25,1,'2551 - C05764004.txt','Brava!She is on your grid. Rob will take care of the letter right away. PIs put on call list and do letter to her wishing her well etc. B6 It was great to you see you too. You look fantastic. It was a wonderful mini reunion. Best way to reach On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 12:18 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Karen-- It was great seeing you yesterday at what felt like a mini-reunion. Thanks so much for coming. Also could you please send me the contact info for so I could call or write her? Give my best to Mike and Jessica and enjoy the rest of summer. H Secretary Clinton -- You were phenomenol this morning on Meet the Press. Many NY friends and fans have been emailing me today with rave reviews, even some of my new Republican pals. I missed you at the UN Eleanor Roosevelt breakfast - you were mobbed. I will be in Washington on Thursday for Andrew Shapiro\'s swearing-in, perhaps I will see you there. Thanks for the note to Jessica for her graduation -- she\'s doing great -- a counselor in training at a 346','Brava!She is on your grid. Rob will take care of the letter right away. PIs put on call list and do letter to her wishing her well etc. B6 It was great to you see you too. You look fantastic. It was a wonderful mini reunion. Best way to reach On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 12:18 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Karen-- It was great seeing you yesterday at what felt like a mini-reunion. Thanks so much for coming. Also could you please send me the contact info for so I could call or write her? Give my best to Mike and Jessica and enjoy the rest of summer. H Secretary Clinton -- You were phenomenol this morning on Meet the Press. Many NY friends and fans have been emailing me today with rave reviews, even some of my new Republican pals. I missed you at the UN Eleanor Roosevelt breakfast - you were mobbed. I will be in Washington on Thursday for Andrew Shapiro\'s swearing-in, perhaps I will see you there. Thanks for the note to Jessica for her graduation -- she\'s doing great -- a counselor in training at a 346'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Hillary_Clinton_email_controversy',25,1,'2567 - C05764048.txt','ArrangingB6 Sent from my iPhone On Sep 15, 2009, at 2:39 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Yes. Thx. > Sent from my iPhone','ArrangingB6 Sent from my iPhone On Sep 15, 2009, at 2:39 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Yes. Thx. > Sent from my iPhone'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Hillary_Clinton_email_controversy',25,1,'2602 - C05764104.txt','Statementalmost there with the final draft. PJ will send to you. In a message dated 10/3/2009 1:25:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, HDR22@clintonemail.com writes: I\'m happy to have Melanne send it as letter to GOSL Ambassador and maybe UN Rep and only release to SL and related outlets. We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ I like the idea of it being issued by someone else but I still want to see it. Let\'s close this out.','Statementalmost there with the final draft. PJ will send to you. In a message dated 10/3/2009 1:25:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, HDR22@clintonemail.com writes: I\'m happy to have Melanne send it as letter to GOSL Ambassador and maybe UN Rep and only release to SL and related outlets. We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ I like the idea of it being issued by someone else but I still want to see it. Let\'s close this out.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Hillary_Clinton_email_controversy',25,1,'2908 - C05764671.txt','CGI Speech First DraftFaxing to you there. Keep in mind that it is rough and has placeholders and some notional sections in brackets. Thx. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 20, 2009, at 10:18 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > I\'m in NY. Thx. > This is a very rough first cut at the CGI speech, mostly to give you > an idea of structure, themes, and some of the substance. It has a long > way to go. We are still waiting for feedback and for input from > various people, including Jack. > We will have a much improved draft by Monday night. > I\'m not sure if you are in. Washington or NY, but will fax this to > Whitehaven in case you are there. Thanks.','CGI Speech First DraftFaxing to you there. Keep in mind that it is rough and has placeholders and some notional sections in brackets. Thx. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 20, 2009, at 10:18 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > I\'m in NY. Thx. > This is a very rough first cut at the CGI speech, mostly to give you > an idea of structure, themes, and some of the substance. It has a long > way to go. We are still waiting for feedback and for input from > various people, including Jack. > We will have a much improved draft by Monday night. > I\'m not sure if you are in. Washington or NY, but will fax this to > Whitehaven in case you are there. Thanks.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Hillary_Clinton_email_controversy',25,1,'2943 - C05764737.txt','No longer homicidalsorry - just seeing b/c on my but have logged a call to him. On Sat, Oct 9, 2010 at 7:18 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Could you try to contact Mark Penn to confirm he no longer represents Thaksin before I call Thai PM at 9:30? Thx.','No longer homicidalsorry - just seeing b/c on my but have logged a call to him. On Sat, Oct 9, 2010 at 7:18 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Could you try to contact Mark Penn to confirm he no longer represents Thaksin before I call Thai PM at 9:30? Thx.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Hillary_Clinton_email_controversy',25,1,'317 - C05758430.txt','Undeliverable: Thanks ThanksAttachments: Thanks (1.53 KB) Pls call Fluornoy\'s office at DOD and check this address which she sent me this am and send me the correct one asap. Thx. Delivery has failed to these recipients or distribution lists: The recipient\'s e-mail address was not found in the recipient\'s e-mail system. Microsoft Exchange will not try to redeliver this message for you. 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Diagnostic information for administrators: Generating server: RSRCNEXFE01.rsrc.osd.mil tt< #5.1.1> #SMTP# Original message headers: Received: from OSDNSGO1R2.0SD.MIL ([130.16.205.111]) by RSRCNEXFE01.rsrc.osd.mil with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.3959); Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:48 -0400 Received: from osdnspgwO3r2.osd.mil (unknown [130.16.210.73]) by OSDNSGO1R2.0SD.MIL (BorderWare MXtreme Mail Firewall) with ESMTP id EEEDAB587L for Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:53 -0400 (EDT) X-AuditID: 8210d249-a4b48bb0000007bd-ec-49f62a61e8cd Received: from mail.clintonemail.com (ool-18bbeabb.static.optonline.net [24.187.234.187]) by osdnspgwO3r2.osd.mil (Symantec Mail Security) with SMTP id D9C0518678E for Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:53 -0400 (EDT) Thread-Topic: Thanks Thread-Index: AcnHgzQ9CXPTB9LmTC2AwUsPbh5yjw== Message-ID: <786762D781A7FF4FAC9060892B4044880332BC6E7B@CLNTINET08.clinton.local> Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: acceptlanguage: en-US Content-Type: text/plain; charset=\"utf-8\" Content-Transfer-Encoding: base64 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Brightmail-Tracker: AAAAAQ6CR+E= X-STA-Metric: 39 (engine=024) X-STA-NotSpam: cc:2**0 michele hillary thanks issues X-STA-Spam: subject:Thanks best, header:Message-ID:1 her best X-BTI-AntiSpam: score:0,sta:39/024,dcc:off,dnsbl:off,sw:off,bsn:none,spf:off,dk:off,pbmf:trust/9,ipr:1/2,trusted:yes,ts:no,bs:no,ubl:off Received-SPF: none Return-Path: HDR22@clintonemail.com X-OriginalArrivalTime: 27 Apr 2009 21:57:48.0286 (UTC) FILETIME=[33F139E0:01C9C783]'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Hillary_Clinton_email_controversy',25,1,'3312 - C05765827.txt','insertfor purposes of submission of testimony to committee/public release, how do you want to handle? may have to send to hill before/concurrent with call. On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 7:59 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Ok let\'s discuss in call.','insertfor purposes of submission of testimony to committee/public release, how do you want to handle? may have to send to hill before/concurrent with call. On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 7:59 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Ok let\'s discuss in call.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Hillary_Clinton_email_controversy',25,1,'3314 - C05765831.txt','Excuse to reconnectSuper, thanks. Gina On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 6:38 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: I would love to see you on Dec 14th as you pass thru town. I\'m asking Huma and Lona to schedule a time for us to catch up. Hope all is well w you and yours, H B6 Affectionately, Gina B6','Excuse to reconnectSuper, thanks. Gina On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 6:38 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: I would love to see you on Dec 14th as you pass thru town. I\'m asking Huma and Lona to schedule a time for us to catch up. Hope all is well w you and yours, H B6 Affectionately, Gina B6'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Hillary_Clinton_email_controversy',25,1,'3491 - C05766119.txt','SpeechEither works for me-- I am working through various sets of line edits right now. I can get a new draft out by 4pm-- depends on how much time you want to review before we talk. Dan On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 2:20 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Could we do at 4:30 or 6:45? I agree with Dan about the ornament problem. The draft needs refinement not re-working. And a call is a great idea. I am just getting off a plane but could be available any time after 4 pm or so if that works for you. The latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.','SpeechEither works for me-- I am working through various sets of line edits right now. I can get a new draft out by 4pm-- depends on how much time you want to review before we talk. Dan On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 2:20 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Could we do at 4:30 or 6:45? I agree with Dan about the ornament problem. The draft needs refinement not re-working. And a call is a great idea. I am just getting off a plane but could be available any time after 4 pm or so if that works for you. The latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Hillary_Clinton_email_controversy',25,1,'3492 - C05766120.txt','Hello/FYI/InviteWhat are the hours of the Obama party on the 21st? Can I make it to Tamera\'s too? WONDERFUL (if you can and only if ) Late \'cause of all those overly-hard working State-ites.... 7 to 9:30. xoxo, T In a message dated 12/13/2009 2:17:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, HDR22@clintonemail.com writes: Thank you for doing the party again, and I am planning to come by before or after the Obamas\' party. What are the hours for your party? A big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before.','Hello/FYI/InviteWhat are the hours of the Obama party on the 21st? Can I make it to Tamera\'s too? WONDERFUL (if you can and only if ) Late \'cause of all those overly-hard working State-ites.... 7 to 9:30. xoxo, T In a message dated 12/13/2009 2:17:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, HDR22@clintonemail.com writes: Thank you for doing the party again, and I am planning to come by before or after the Obamas\' party. What are the hours for your party? A big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Hillary_Clinton_email_controversy',25,1,'3724 - C05766623.txt','Xmas TYsThank you so much - it\'s a pleasure and an honor! I\'ll get to work on these first thing tomorrow morning and I\'ll consult with Huma to fill in the blanks. Have a safe trip back to DC! > H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> Rob-- First, Happy New Year and thank you for all of your great work this past year. It is a treat having you on our team, and I\'m looking forward to an even better 2010. Also, pls let me know if you have any ideas about how we could improve our processes and products. Thanks for everything.','Xmas TYsThank you so much - it\'s a pleasure and an honor! I\'ll get to work on these first thing tomorrow morning and I\'ll consult with Huma to fill in the blanks. Have a safe trip back to DC! >; H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> Rob-- First, Happy New Year and thank you for all of your great work this past year. It is a treat having you on our team, and I\'m looking forward to an even better 2010. Also, pls let me know if you have any ideas about how we could improve our processes and products. Thanks for everything.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hillary_Clinton_presidential_campaign,_2008',1,1,'2117 - C05762783.txt','book dealWashington Post\'s Reliable Source is reporting that Patti Solis Doyle has signed a book deal with Hyperion, with an anticipated publish date of 2011. This Just In . . . ? Patti Solis Doyle: You\'ve managed Hillary Clinton\'s presidential campaign, been sacked via e-mail, then resurfaced in the transition office of then-President-elect Obama. What\'s your next act? Book deal! She\'s inked it with Hyperion for an undisclosed amount. Scheduled for 2011, the nonfiction book will trace her political journey -- and, we can only hope, reveal some juicy campaign gossip. http://voices. washingtonpost. com/reliable- source/2009/ 05/this just in 60.html 68','book dealWashington Post\'s \"Reliable Source\" is reporting that Patti Solis Doyle has signed a book deal with Hyperion, with an anticipated publish date of 2011. This Just In . . . ? Patti Solis Doyle: You\'ve managed Hillary Clinton\'s presidential campaign, been sacked via e-mail, then resurfaced in the transition office of then-President-elect Obama. What\'s your next act? Book deal! She\'s inked it with Hyperion for an undisclosed amount. Scheduled for 2011, the nonfiction book will trace her political journey -- and, we can only hope, reveal some juicy campaign gossip. http://voices. washingtonpost. com/reliable- source/2009/ 05/this just in 60.html 68'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hillary_Clinton_presidential_campaign,_2016',1,1,'1251 - C05760575.txt','Jack KeaneJust e-mailed me to say he is at his hotel in San Francisco. If you\'re available to talk tonight, he\'s on his cell. Otherwise, I told him, we\'ll connect the two of you tomorrow. Lauren Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton 16','Jack KeaneJust e-mailed me to say he is at his hotel in San Francisco. If you\'re available to talk tonight, he\'s on his cell. Otherwise, I told him, we\'ll connect the two of you tomorrow. Lauren Lauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton 16'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Hillsborough_disaster',2,1,'3715 - C05766606.txt','NIHere\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.','NIHere\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Hillsborough_disaster',2,1,'3721 - C05766619.txt','NIIt\'s 745 pm -- they\'re still talking. British think it\'s reasonably positive. Welcome news. Pis keep me updated w what you hear. Thx. Here\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.','NIIt\'s 745 pm -- they\'re still talking. British think it\'s reasonably positive. Welcome news. Pis keep me updated w what you hear. Thx. Here\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hindu',1,1,'2141 - C05762814.txt','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911 this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said we told the scholars not to rush this project. I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, have you collected the material? He said yes. I asked, external sources? He','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering; there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years; Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out; if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself; its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that; then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms; Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911; this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said \"we told the scholars not to rush this project\". I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, \"have you collected the material?\" He said yes. I asked, \"external sources?\" He'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hirofumi_Nakasone',1,1,'1431 - C05761148.txt','FyiIran: US journalist\'s case will get fair review TEHRAN, Iran ? Iran\'s foreign minister assured his visiting Japanese counterpart that the case of an American journalist imprisoned in Tehran for allegedly spying for the United States will get a fair review on appeal. Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said 32-year-old Roxana Saberi\'s appeal will be reviewed justly and humanely. He spoke at a joint news conference Saturday with Japan\'s Hirofumi Nakasone, who expressed concern over the case during his visit to Iran. Saberi is a dual Iranian-American citizen who was born in Fargo, North Dakota. Her father is Iranian and her mother is Japanese. She was arrested in January in Tehran and sentenced last month to eight years in prison after a one- day trial behind closed doors. Her case has raised an international outcry','FyiIran: US journalist\'s case will get fair review TEHRAN, Iran ? Iran\'s foreign minister assured his visiting Japanese counterpart that the case of an American journalist imprisoned in Tehran for allegedly spying for the United States will get a fair review on appeal. Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said 32-year-old Roxana Saberi\'s appeal will be \"reviewed justly and humanely.\" He spoke at a joint news conference Saturday with Japan\'s Hirofumi Nakasone, who expressed concern over the case during his visit to Iran. Saberi is a dual Iranian-American citizen who was born in Fargo, North Dakota. Her father is Iranian and her mother is Japanese. She was arrested in January in Tehran and sentenced last month to eight years in prison after a one- day trial behind closed doors. Her case has raised an international outcry'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Historically_black_colleges_and_universities',1,2,'3145 - C05765100.txt','icymiDepartment of State Ranks High as Employer for HBCU Students and Alumni Washington, DC October 26, 2009 In the current edition of HBCU Connect, the Department of State placed among the top five employers for Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) students and alumni. The Department of State is the highest-ranking Federal agency, listed under first-ranked McGraw-Hill, second-ranked Continuum Health Partners, and third-ranked State Farm. HBCU Connect\'s ranking of best employers is based on the following criteria: HBCU student and alumni recruitment, brand penetration in HBCU communities, relationship with HBCU organizations, consistency in outreach efforts, types of positions made available, and messaging used to reach audience. It is worth noting that the Department of State ranked: ? first as best federal employer for HBCU students and alumni ? fourth as best employer for HBCU students and alumni Caitlin Klevorick Office of the Counselor Department of State KlevorickCB@state.gov 202.647.6115 (blackberry) B6','icymiDepartment of State Ranks High as Employer for HBCU Students and Alumni Washington, DC October 26, 2009 In the current edition of HBCU Connect, the Department of State placed among the top five employers for Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) students and alumni. The Department of State is the highest-ranking Federal agency, listed under first-ranked McGraw-Hill, second-ranked Continuum Health Partners, and third-ranked State Farm. HBCU Connect\'s ranking of best employers is based on the following criteria: HBCU student and alumni recruitment, brand penetration in HBCU communities, relationship with HBCU organizations, consistency in outreach efforts, types of positions made available, and messaging used to reach audience. It is worth noting that the Department of State ranked: ? first as best federal employer for HBCU students and alumni ? fourth as best employer for HBCU students and alumni Caitlin Klevorick Office of the Counselor Department of State KlevorickCB@state.gov 202.647.6115 (blackberry) B6'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'History_of_China',3,1,'2094 - C05762754.txt','Latest IterationConfidential fyi Cheryl, Jake, I owe you both an apology. I had a very productive flight (8-10 hours in a darkened quiet cabin is just what I needed) and finished Les Gelb\'s book -- it is astonishing how close our analyses are -- he says that foundation of US power is to catalyze others to get problems solved. HRC wanted me to make the speech harder and I see some very good ways to do that -- talking about assembling power coalitions to deal w/ troublesome states, a term Les uses. But I also had a chance to reread the frame that you put together, much more carefully. There are a number of very good things in it that I am going to try to work into a revision, or at least flag for how we can build off of this speech in subsequent speeches. I am sorry that I didn\'t see that in the press of trying to get to this point. I will have a revision by Sunday afternoon China time, which would allow her and you to see it Sunday morning. AM AMS: This document is the latest iteration I understand from Justin (who works at Chappaqua). I also understand that last night she was making changes to it but Justin did not get them so they may not be reflected in this draft. cdm 59','Latest IterationConfidential fyi Cheryl, Jake, I owe you both an apology. I had a very productive flight (8-10 hours in a darkened quiet cabin is just what I needed) and finished Les Gelb\'s book -- it is astonishing how close our analyses are -- he says that foundation of US power is to catalyze others to get problems solved. HRC wanted me to make the speech harder and I see some very good ways to do that -- talking about assembling power coalitions to deal w/ troublesome states, a term Les uses. But I also had a chance to reread the frame that you put together, much more carefully. There are a number of very good things in it that I am going to try to work into a revision, or at least flag for how we can build off of this speech in subsequent speeches. I am sorry that I didn\'t see that in the press of trying to get to this point. I will have a revision by Sunday afternoon China time, which would allow her and you to see it Sunday morning. AM AMS: This document is the latest iteration I understand from Justin (who works at Chappaqua). I also understand that last night she was making changes to it but Justin did not get them so they may not be reflected in this draft. cdm 59'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'History_of_China',3,1,'3286 - C05765783.txt','FYI: Policy implications of jobs losses. SidH: If Roubini is right, and he\'s been mostly right so far, one of the few, then without additional and large stimulus devoted to putting a floor on job loss, the pressure on protectionism will be far more intense. (Protectionism, by any name, should not be dismissed as a targeted tool in an ongoing policy to force China to revalue its currency. The US is not without means here.) The deficit will be high in any case and the Republicans will always attempt to exploit it no matter what its number. Whether another stimulus can pass Congress is another matter. Still, what matters in the short-run--and long-run--are achievable results. To most people, the deficit is an abstraction employment and housing--and insecurity about both--are their vital, concrete and immediate issues. Sid http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2009/11/15/2009-11- 15_the_worst_is_yet_to_come_unemployed_americans_should_hunker_down_for_more job_lo.html The worst is yet to come: Unemployed Americans should hunker down for more job losses BY Nouriel Roubini Sunday, November 15th 2009, 4:00 AM Think the worst is over? Wrong. Conditions in the U.S. labor markets are awful and worsening. While the official unemployment rate is already 10.2% and another 200,000 jobs were lost in October, when you include discouraged workers and partially employed workers the figure is a whopping 17.5%. While losing 200,000 jobs per month is better than the 700,000 jobs lost in January, current job losses still average more than the per month rate of 150,000 during the last recession. Also, remember: The last recession ended in November 2001, but job losses continued for more than a year and half until June of 2003 ditto for the 1990-91 recession. So we can expect that job losses will continue until the end of 2010 at the earliest. In other words, if you are unemployed and looking for work and just waiting for the economy to turn the corner, you had better hunker down. All the economic numbers suggest this will take a while. The jobs just are not coming back. There\'s really just one hope for our leaders to turn things around: a bold prescription that increases the fiscal stimulus with another round of labor-intensive, shovel-ready infrastructure projects, helps fiscally strapped state and local governments and provides a temporary tax credit to the private sector to hire more workers. Helping the unemployed just by extending unemployment benefits is necessary not sufficient it leads to persistent unemployment rather than job creation. The long-term picture for workers and families is even worse than current job loss numbers alone would suggest. Now as a way of sharing the pain, many firms are telling their workers to cut hours, take furloughs and accept lower wages. Specifically, that fall in hours worked is equivalent to another 3 million full time jobs lost on top of the 7.5 million jobs formally lost. This is very bad news but we must face facts. Many of the lost jobs are gone forever, including construction jobs, finance jobs and manufacturing jobs. Recent studies suggest that a quarter of U.S. jobs are fully out-sourceable over time to other countries.','FYI: Policy implications of jobs losses. SidH: If Roubini is right, and he\'s been mostly right so far, one of the few, then without additional and large stimulus devoted to putting a floor on job loss, the pressure on protectionism will be far more intense. (Protectionism, by any name, should not be dismissed as a targeted tool in an ongoing policy to force China to revalue its currency. The US is not without means here.) The deficit will be high in any case and the Republicans will always attempt to exploit it no matter what its number. Whether another stimulus can pass Congress is another matter. Still, what matters in the short-run--and long-run--are achievable results. To most people, the deficit is an abstraction; employment and housing--and insecurity about both--are their vital, concrete and immediate issues. Sid http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2009/11/15/2009-11- 15_the_worst_is_yet_to_come_unemployed_americans_should_hunker_down_for_more job_lo.html The worst is yet to come: Unemployed Americans should hunker down for more job losses BY Nouriel Roubini Sunday, November 15th 2009, 4:00 AM Think the worst is over? Wrong. Conditions in the U.S. labor markets are awful and worsening. While the official unemployment rate is already 10.2% and another 200,000 jobs were lost in October, when you include discouraged workers and partially employed workers the figure is a whopping 17.5%. While losing 200,000 jobs per month is better than the 700,000 jobs lost in January, current job losses still average more than the per month rate of 150,000 during the last recession. Also, remember: The last recession ended in November 2001, but job losses continued for more than a year and half until June of 2003; ditto for the 1990-91 recession. So we can expect that job losses will continue until the end of 2010 at the earliest. In other words, if you are unemployed and looking for work and just waiting for the economy to turn the corner, you had better hunker down. All the economic numbers suggest this will take a while. The jobs just are not coming back. There\'s really just one hope for our leaders to turn things around: a bold prescription that increases the fiscal stimulus with another round of labor-intensive, shovel-ready infrastructure projects, helps fiscally strapped state and local governments and provides a temporary tax credit to the private sector to hire more workers. Helping the unemployed just by extending unemployment benefits is necessary not sufficient; it leads to persistent unemployment rather than job creation. The long-term picture for workers and families is even worse than current job loss numbers alone would suggest. Now as a way of sharing the pain, many firms are telling their workers to cut hours, take furloughs and accept lower wages. Specifically, that fall in hours worked is equivalent to another 3 million full time jobs lost on top of the 7.5 million jobs formally lost. This is very bad news but we must face facts. Many of the lost jobs are gone forever, including construction jobs, finance jobs and manufacturing jobs. Recent studies suggest that a quarter of U.S. jobs are fully out-sourceable over time to other countries.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'History_of_China',3,1,'3542 - C05766221.txt','Re:Yes, I saw that. Trying to get some more info now. The reason I asked is that both Post and News have people quoted saying they asked me for help since technically he is in China.','Re:Yes, I saw that. Trying to get some more info now. The reason I asked is that both Post and News have people quoted saying they asked me for help since technically he is in China.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'History_of_slavery',5,1,'1239 - C05760551.txt','Notes from the Peanut GalleryI am now. See b/I - are you home now - if so I am going to call If our early assessment of today\'s election in Honduras holds, we will have just been witness to a remarkable thing: Honduran voters have taken back their democracy from two failed leaders -- Zelaya and Micheletti -- who had driven Honduras to isolation and despair. The turnout (probably a record) and the clear rejection of the Liberal Party shows our approach was the right one, and puts Brazil and others who would not recognize the election in an impossible position. As we think about what to say, I would strongly recommend that we not be shy. We should congratulate the Honduran people, we should connect today\'s vote to the deep democratic vocation of the Honduran people, and we should call on the community of democratic nations (and especially those of the Americas) to recognize, respect, and respond to this accomplishment of the Honduran people. Finally, this Administration, which worked so hard to manage and resolve this crisis, should be the one who defines the results and perceptions of today\'s vote, and not our critics on the Hill (who had no clear pathway to elections) or our adversaries in the region (who never wanted this day to happen).','Notes from the Peanut GalleryI am now. See b/I - are you home now - if so I am going to call If our early assessment of today\'s election in Honduras holds, we will have just been witness to a remarkable thing: Honduran voters have taken back their democracy from two failed leaders -- Zelaya and Micheletti -- who had driven Honduras to isolation and despair. The turnout (probably a record) and the clear rejection of the Liberal Party shows our approach was the right one, and puts Brazil and others who would not recognize the election in an impossible position. As we think about what to say, I would strongly recommend that we not be shy. We should congratulate the Honduran people, we should connect today\'s vote to the deep democratic vocation of the Honduran people, and we should call on the community of democratic nations (and especially those of the Americas) to recognize, respect, and respond to this accomplishment of the Honduran people. Finally, this Administration, which worked so hard to manage and resolve this crisis, should be the one who defines the results and perceptions of today\'s vote, and not our critics on the Hill (who had no clear pathway to elections) or our adversaries in the region (who never wanted this day to happen).'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'History_of_slavery',5,1,'1240 - C05760552.txt','Honduras electionsOk The team proposes to put out the following statement in Ian\'s name tonight. We are weighing a recommendation to put out a statement in your name tomorrow. We commend the Honduran people for having exercised peacefully their democratic, sovereign and inalienable right to select their leaders. The apparently large and enthusiastic turnout shows that given the opportunity to express themselves, the Honduran people have viewed the election as an important part of the solution to the political crisis in their country. We look forward to continuing to work with all Hondurans and encourage others in the Americas to follow the lead of the Honduran people in helping advance national reconciliation and the implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord. Significant work remains to be done to restore democratic and constitutional order in Honduras, but today the Honduran people took a necessary and important step forward.','Honduras electionsOk The team proposes to put out the following statement in Ian\'s name tonight. We are weighing a recommendation to put out a statement in your name tomorrow. We commend the Honduran people for having exercised peacefully their democratic, sovereign and inalienable right to select their leaders. The apparently large and enthusiastic turnout shows that given the opportunity to express themselves, the Honduran people have viewed the election as an important part of the solution to the political crisis in their country. We look forward to continuing to work with all Hondurans and encourage others in the Americas to follow the lead of the Honduran people in helping advance national reconciliation and the implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord. Significant work remains to be done to restore democratic and constitutional order in Honduras, but today the Honduran people took a necessary and important step forward.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'History_of_slavery',5,1,'1359 - C05760795.txt','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence; through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom; and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'History_of_slavery',5,1,'1815 - C05761932.txt','1 page trip report from china, korea, and rome 1 page trip reportThere are lots of longer cables out of this trip, but these are my dominant impressions. B6 Trip Report: Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Rome Anne-Marie Slaughter Shanghai: I was driven around the expo site and saw how far advanced the Chinese pavilion is, also the Canadian and Brazilian pavilions that are facing and adjacent to us, and many spectacular European pavilions. In addition to the overwhelming size and grandeur of the expo site as a whole ? it will be like the New York World\'s Fair on steroids ? what struck me is that we must also hold up our end with the many visitors who will be coming from the Americas. The video of the history of world expositions that plays in the Shanghai exposition building and will help open the expo itself is a visual of rising American power ? repeated expos in the 19th and 20th centuries in New York, Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco and other American cities. Expos are the soft power Olympics and hence a key part of smart power we should be willing to ask Congress for money and consider it extremely well spent in terms of building American power in the world ? and cheap at the price. I also had several meals and meetings with members of what I am coming to think of as the American diaspora ? talented and entrepreneurial Chinese-Americans and Chinese raised/educated in America who have come back to China to live on the economic frontier ? and who are spreading American values with them. They gave a very optimistic picture of the Chinese economy. Beijing: I had dinner with new media figures In my official meetings on the S&ED we made real progress, getting the Chinese to agree to a closed meeting just with the four principals and getting them to agree to consider a model of a joint statement that we will now provide I made very clear that a joint statement was critical to getting results. Later in the day we had a breakthrough with the Deputy Minister of Commerce, who agreed to working level meetings and concrete bottom-up joint projects on development assistance. His staff agreed to meet w/ the AID person at our embassy for the first time ? as the embassy said, clearly the Chinese have decided to move forward w/ us on multiple fronts. in','1 page trip report from china, korea, and rome 1 page trip reportThere are lots of longer cables out of this trip, but these are my dominant impressions. B6 Trip Report: Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Rome Anne-Marie Slaughter Shanghai: I was driven around the expo site and saw how far advanced the Chinese pavilion is, also the Canadian and Brazilian pavilions that are facing and adjacent to us, and many spectacular European pavilions. In addition to the overwhelming size and grandeur of the expo site as a whole ? it will be like the New York World\'s Fair on steroids ? what struck me is that we must also hold up our end with the many visitors who will be coming from the Americas. The video of the history of world expositions that plays in the Shanghai exposition building and will help open the expo itself is a visual of rising American power ? repeated expos in the 19th and 20th centuries in New York, Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco and other American cities. Expos are the soft power Olympics and hence a key part of smart power; we should be willing to ask Congress for money and consider it extremely well spent in terms of building American power in the world ? and cheap at the price. I also had several meals and meetings with members of what I am coming to think of as \"the American diaspora\" ? talented and entrepreneurial Chinese-Americans and Chinese raised/educated in America who have come back to China to live on the economic frontier ? and who are spreading American values with them. They gave a very optimistic picture of the Chinese economy. Beijing: I had dinner with \"new media figures\" In my official meetings on the S&ED we made real progress, getting the Chinese to agree to a closed meeting just with the four principals and getting them to agree to consider a model of a joint statement that we will now provide; I made very clear that a joint statement was critical to getting results. Later in the day we had a breakthrough with the Deputy Minister of Commerce, who agreed to working level meetings and concrete \"bottom-up\" joint projects on development assistance. His staff agreed to meet w/ the AID person at our embassy for the first time ? as the embassy said, clearly the Chinese have decided to move forward w/ us on multiple fronts. in'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'History_of_slavery',5,1,'2709 - C05764301.txt','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'History_of_the_Jews_in_Hungary',3,1,'1922 - C05762459.txt','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide legal peace from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have no confidence in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide \"legal peace\" from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors; have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors; have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have \"no confidence\" in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'History_of_the_Jews_in_Hungary',3,1,'1928 - C05762471.txt','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxingFyi Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are e all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, They are sincere people, who are Thanks and best wishes, Stu David\'s secretary told me the letter was faxed to Secretary Clinton around 4:30. I will send you the PDF from David\'s office when they send it to me. All the best, Sam gone already. 41','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxingFyi Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are e all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, They are sincere people, who are Thanks and best wishes, Stu David\'s secretary told me the letter was faxed to Secretary Clinton around 4:30. I will send you the PDF from David\'s office when they send it to me. All the best, Sam gone already. 41'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'History_of_the_Jews_in_Hungary',3,1,'1929 - C05762476.txt','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxing to Secretary Clinton any minute if it hasn\'tWill see - he is doing the paperwork Good. What is latest re Sid Blumenthal? Fyi Becker, John Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are to all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, Thanks and best wishes, Stu 44 gone already. I believe the conversations were very important and productive, and more importantly, so do the survivors with whom you spoke. We look forward to working together this week and thereafter. Sam 45','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxing to Secretary Clinton any minute if it hasn\'tWill see - he is doing the paperwork Good. What is latest re Sid Blumenthal? Fyi Becker, John Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are to all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, Thanks and best wishes, Stu 44 gone already. I believe the conversations were very important and productive, and more importantly, so do the survivors with whom you spoke. We look forward to working together this week and thereafter. Sam 45'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'HIV',2,1,'2514 - C05763921.txt','Questionso Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this time.] Q: Under the previous Administration organizatioris receiving HIV\\AIDs funds from the U.S. Government were required to have a policy explicitly opposing prostitution and sex trafficking. Is that going to continue to be the policy of this Administration? A: This matter has been the subject of litigation - outside groups have sued both USAID and the HHS over the policy - and we recently notified the Court that we needed additional time to review the policy. That review is underway no final decisions have been made. On 7/25/09 8:46 PM, Evergreen <Hdr22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Is the 50k figure State and AID? > Kurdistan election results? > Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during > WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we > deport them after war ended? > Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? > What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid?','Questionso Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this time.] Q: Under the previous Administration organizatioris receiving HIV\\AIDs funds from the U.S. Government were required to have a policy explicitly opposing prostitution and sex trafficking. Is that going to continue to be the policy of this Administration? A: This matter has been the subject of litigation - outside groups have sued both USAID and the HHS over the policy - and we recently notified the Court that we needed additional time to review the policy. That review is underway; no final decisions have been made. On 7/25/09 8:46 PM, \"Evergreen\" <Hdr22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Is the 50k figure State and AID? > Kurdistan election results? > Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during > WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we > deport them after war ended? > Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? > What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'HIV',2,1,'3344 - C05765871.txt','Uganda Death Penalty for Homosexual Activity Pending LawWhen my son told me he was gay, I told him, \'Now, I love you more.\' I want to tell the world that hatred is not born with human beings, it is a seed that is planted by adults and is fostered creating a climate of intolerance and violence. We must change our ways and understand that anyone ...could have been my son. And I want everybody to know that Jorge Steven was a very much loved son. -Miriam Mercado\'s statement Background: Stephen Mercado was found decapitated, dismembered, and burned by the side of the road in PR. The police investigator reportedly suggested that he got what he deserved for living that type of lifestyle. Here\'s an AP article after the suspect was arrested: Murder charge filed in Puerto Rico teen slaying By MIKE MELIA (AP) ? 6 days ago SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico ? Murder charges were filed Wednesday in the slaying of a gay teenager whose decapitated, partially burned body was found last week, while U.S. authorities said they were still considering whether to make it a hate crime case. Gay activists expressed disappointment that the suspect wasn\'t immediately charged with a hate crime, saying authorities in Puerto Rico have never invoked a law covering crimes based on sexual orientation. The dismembered body of 19-year-old college student Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado was discovered Friday along a road in the interior town of Cayey. Lopez was widely known as a volunteer for organizations advocating HIV prevention and gay rights, and activists are planning remembrance vigils for him in cities including San Juan, New York and Chicago. The suspect, 26-year-old Juan Martinez Matos, was arrested earlier this week and allegedly confessed to killing Lopez and mutilating his body. He was charged with first-degree murder and weapons violations and jailed on $4 million bond. An attorney for Martinez could not immediately be reached for comment. Martinez met Lopez while looking for women Thursday night in an area known for prostitution, according to prosecutor Jose Bermudez Santos. Bermudez said the suspect confessed to stabbing Lopez, who was dressed as a woman, after discovering he was a man.','Uganda Death Penalty for Homosexual Activity Pending Law\"When my son told me he was gay, I told him, \'Now, I love you more.\' I want to tell the world that hatred is not born with human beings, it is a seed that is planted by adults and is fostered creating a climate of intolerance and violence. We must change our ways and understand that anyone ...could have been my son. And I want everybody to know that Jorge Steven was a very much loved son.\" -Miriam Mercado\'s statement Background: Stephen Mercado was found decapitated, dismembered, and burned by the side of the road in PR. The police investigator reportedly suggested that he got what he deserved for living \"that type of lifestyle.\" Here\'s an AP article after the suspect was arrested: Murder charge filed in Puerto Rico teen slaying By MIKE MELIA (AP) ? 6 days ago SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico ? Murder charges were filed Wednesday in the slaying of a gay teenager whose decapitated, partially burned body was found last week, while U.S. authorities said they were still considering whether to make it a hate crime case. Gay activists expressed disappointment that the suspect wasn\'t immediately charged with a hate crime, saying authorities in Puerto Rico have never invoked a law covering crimes based on sexual orientation. The dismembered body of 19-year-old college student Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado was discovered Friday along a road in the interior town of Cayey. Lopez was widely known as a volunteer for organizations advocating HIV prevention and gay rights, and activists are planning remembrance vigils for him in cities including San Juan, New York and Chicago. The suspect, 26-year-old Juan Martinez Matos, was arrested earlier this week and allegedly confessed to killing Lopez and mutilating his body. He was charged with first-degree murder and weapons violations and jailed on $4 million bond. An attorney for Martinez could not immediately be reached for comment. Martinez met Lopez while looking for women Thursday night in an area known for prostitution, according to prosecutor Jose Bermudez Santos. Bermudez said the suspect confessed to stabbing Lopez, who was dressed as a woman, after discovering he was a man.'),(12.875503299472802,6.437751649736401,2500,'HIV/AIDS',4,2,'1625 - C05761487.txt','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptOf all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. I don\'t hold grudges, he told his aides. I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about What happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this. Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign. Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, Believe me. She\'s not over it yet. His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state, he told me later. I felt that she was disciplined, that she was precise, that she was smart as a whip, and that she would present a really strong image to the world.. .I had that mapped out. Recruiting and managing a team of rivals would not be easy, and Clinton came with her own set of issues. Chief among them was her campaign debt, which she wanted eliminated before she took the job of secretary of state. Would the president-elect go out and help her to do so? I\'m not begging her to take this job, Obama told his senior aides. If she wants it, I could help. But I\'m not willing to go out in these difficult economic times to do a flashy fundraiser in California. As it happened, plenty of people in the Senate were begging Obama to offer Clinton the job. Obama\'s aides believed that many Senate Democrats thought Clinton had extended her presidential campaign far beyond the point where she had lost the election. Her negative advertising wasted Democratic money, threatened to undermine the party\'s nominee, and suggested that she was disloyal to the party. They were unwilling to offer the junior New York senator a position ahead of her lowly rank, and she stood little chance of becoming majority leader. There was a lot of encouragement from inside the Senate to get her into this job, said one senior Obama aide. They wanted her out of there. ... As for controlling the uncontrollable Bill Clinton, Obama\'s aides drew up a series of checks on his fundraising for both Clinton Global Initiative and his work on HIV/AIDS across the world. But they really counted on 117','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptOf all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. \"I don\'t hold grudges,\" he told his aides. \"I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about What happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this.\" Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. \"I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign.\" Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, \"Believe me. She\'s not over it yet.\" His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. \"We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state,\" he told me later. \"I felt that she was disciplined, that she was precise, that she was smart as a whip, and that she would present a really strong image to the world.. .I had that mapped out.\" Recruiting and managing a team of rivals would not be easy, and Clinton came with her own set of issues. Chief among them was her campaign debt, which she wanted eliminated before she took the job of secretary of state. Would the president-elect go out and help her to do so? \"I\'m not begging her to take this job,\" Obama told his senior aides. \"If she wants it, I could help. But I\'m not willing to go out in these difficult economic times to do a flashy fundraiser in California.\" As it happened, plenty of people in the Senate were begging Obama to offer Clinton the job. Obama\'s aides believed that many Senate Democrats thought Clinton had extended her presidential campaign far beyond the point where she had lost the election. Her negative advertising wasted Democratic money, threatened to undermine the party\'s nominee, and suggested that she was disloyal to the party. They were unwilling to offer the junior New York senator a position ahead of her lowly rank, and she stood little chance of becoming majority leader. \"There was a lot of encouragement from inside the Senate to get her into this job,\" said one senior Obama aide. \"They wanted her out of there.\" ... As for controlling the uncontrollable Bill Clinton, Obama\'s aides drew up a series of checks on his fundraising for both Clinton Global Initiative and his work on HIV/AIDS across the world. But they really counted on 117'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'HIV/AIDS',4,1,'1844 - C05762260.txt','Mini Schedule 6/9/097:45 am ARRIVE The Vice President\'s Residence 7:45 am WEEKLY BREAKFAST w/VICE PRESIDENT BlDEN 8:30 am The Vice President\'s Residence 8:30 am DEPART The Vice President\'s Residence *En route State Department 8:40 am ARRIVE State Department 8:40 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am CALL TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office *5 Members: McGovern, Donald Payne, Sam Farr, Niki Tsongas and Doris Matsui. 10:00am OFFICE TIME 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am MEETING w/ERIC GOOSBY, NOMINEE FOR GLOBAL AIDS 11:00 am COORDINATOR Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/MONGOLIAN FOREIGN MINISTER SUICHBAATAR 11:30 am BATBOLD Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray w/ welcome remarks in Treaty Room preceding. 12:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:15 pm ARRIVE White House 12:15 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/LARRY SUMMERS, DIRECTOR NATIONAL 1:15 pm ECONOMIC COUNCIL White House Mess 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30 pm OFFICE TIME 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MIICE FROMAN, NSC 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEKLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 6:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 29','Mini Schedule 6/9/097:45 am ARRIVE The Vice President\'s Residence 7:45 am WEEKLY BREAKFAST w/VICE PRESIDENT BlDEN 8:30 am The Vice President\'s Residence 8:30 am DEPART The Vice President\'s Residence *En route State Department 8:40 am ARRIVE State Department 8:40 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am CALL TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office *5 Members: McGovern, Donald Payne, Sam Farr, Niki Tsongas and Doris Matsui. 10:00am OFFICE TIME 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am MEETING w/ERIC GOOSBY, NOMINEE FOR GLOBAL AIDS 11:00 am COORDINATOR Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/MONGOLIAN FOREIGN MINISTER SUICHBAATAR 11:30 am BATBOLD Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray w/ welcome remarks in Treaty Room preceding. 12:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:15 pm ARRIVE White House 12:15 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/LARRY SUMMERS, DIRECTOR NATIONAL 1:15 pm ECONOMIC COUNCIL White House Mess 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30 pm OFFICE TIME 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MIICE FROMAN, NSC 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEKLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 6:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 29'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'HIV/AIDS',4,1,'2021 - C05762645.txt','Ghana, but not forgottenB6 Ghana, but not forgotten By: Josh Gerstein July 4, 2009 07:38 PM EST It might seem like a moment just too good for the White House to pass up ? America\'s first black president, on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa, looking out over a sea of jubilant faces, delivering a message of friendship and hope. Yet President Barack Obama, who would command a monumental audience nearly anywhere he spoke on the continent where he traces his ancestry, is not scheduled to deliver a speech to the general public when he visits Ghana next week. The White House said it preferred a smaller event at Ghana\'s parliament to herald the nation\'s democratic traditions. But some suspect the reason has its roots in an event that holds a storied place in White House lore ? President Bill Clinton\'s 1998 speech to a massive crowd in the sweltering heat of Accra, Ghana, where Obama will visit as well. For Clinton, the first stop on a 12-day, six-country African journey was a chance to bask in the adulation far from Washington, then consumed with the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Clinton now regularly pegs the size of the crowd that day at 1 million, though years ago he described it simply as more than 500,000. Whatever the number, the overheated, overcrowded, overwhelming event left some in Clinton\'s party worried that he\'d been shot, and a doctor concerned that he could contract HIV from frantic interaction with the crowd. And it took a threatening turn at the end, as a red-faced, shouting Clinton implored the crowd, Get back! Back off! as it threatened to crush a woman near the front of the stage. The crowd was so large that it began surging towards the stage. Suddenly, a woman in the front of the crowd began to get trampled, recalled Sandy Berger, Clinton\'s national security adviser at the time. Clinton jumped up and put his arm down over the side and grabbed her. The Secret Service thought he\'d been shot and freaked out. A7','Ghana, but not forgottenB6 Ghana, but not forgotten By: Josh Gerstein July 4, 2009 07:38 PM EST It might seem like a moment just too good for the White House to pass up ? America\'s first black president, on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa, looking out over a sea of jubilant faces, delivering a message of friendship and hope. Yet President Barack Obama, who would command a monumental audience nearly anywhere he spoke on the continent where he traces his ancestry, is not scheduled to deliver a speech to the general public when he visits Ghana next week. The White House said it preferred a smaller event at Ghana\'s parliament to herald the nation\'s democratic traditions. But some suspect the reason has its roots in an event that holds a storied place in White House lore ? President Bill Clinton\'s 1998 speech to a massive crowd in the sweltering heat of Accra, Ghana, where Obama will visit as well. For Clinton, the first stop on a 12-day, six-country African journey was a chance to bask in the adulation far from Washington, then consumed with the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Clinton now regularly pegs the size of the crowd that day at 1 million, though years ago he described it simply as more than 500,000. Whatever the number, the overheated, overcrowded, overwhelming event left some in Clinton\'s party worried that he\'d been shot, and a doctor concerned that he could contract HIV from frantic interaction with the crowd. And it took a threatening turn at the end, as a red-faced, shouting Clinton implored the crowd, \"Get back! Back off!\" as it threatened to crush a woman near the front of the stage. \"The crowd was so large that it began surging towards the stage. Suddenly, a woman in the front of the crowd began to get trampled,\" recalled Sandy Berger, Clinton\'s national security adviser at the time. \"Clinton jumped up and put his arm down over the side and grabbed her. The Secret Service thought he\'d been shot and freaked out.\" A7'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'HIV/AIDS',4,1,'2514 - C05763921.txt','Questionso Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this time.] Q: Under the previous Administration organizatioris receiving HIV\\AIDs funds from the U.S. Government were required to have a policy explicitly opposing prostitution and sex trafficking. Is that going to continue to be the policy of this Administration? A: This matter has been the subject of litigation - outside groups have sued both USAID and the HHS over the policy - and we recently notified the Court that we needed additional time to review the policy. That review is underway no final decisions have been made. On 7/25/09 8:46 PM, Evergreen <Hdr22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Is the 50k figure State and AID? > Kurdistan election results? > Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during > WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we > deport them after war ended? > Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? > What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid?','Questionso Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this time.] Q: Under the previous Administration organizatioris receiving HIV\\AIDs funds from the U.S. Government were required to have a policy explicitly opposing prostitution and sex trafficking. Is that going to continue to be the policy of this Administration? A: This matter has been the subject of litigation - outside groups have sued both USAID and the HHS over the policy - and we recently notified the Court that we needed additional time to review the policy. That review is underway; no final decisions have been made. On 7/25/09 8:46 PM, \"Evergreen\" <Hdr22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Is the 50k figure State and AID? > Kurdistan election results? > Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during > WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we > deport them after war ended? > Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? > What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'HM_Treasury',1,1,'1772 - C05761869.txt','Savage holding pattern and next stepsAttachments: Savage case - related legal background.docx On Michael Savage: Joan wanted everyone to clearly understand before any further discussion occurred with UK that Savage\'s exclusion could also have occurred under our legal regime so to the extent we want to suggest to UK that his exclusion on free speech grounds is inappropriate (or any thing of that like) that we should understand we may appear slightly hypocritical given our legal regime and actions. Background on Related Law This is what L staff, in coordination with EUR, have said to Savage\'s lawyer: ? The demarche was delivered Friday in London, to FCO and Home Office officials. The Embassy passed your letter to them, drawing their attention in particular to Mr. Savage\'s statement that he had never advocated violence and that his statements had never instigated violence. The British officials said that, given Mr. Savage\'s legal action in the UK, Treasury solicitors would contact his legal representatives directly to provide details of the comments that had given rise to the decision to exclude him. Joan 4','Savage holding pattern and next stepsAttachments: Savage case - related legal background.docx On Michael Savage: Joan wanted everyone to clearly understand before any further discussion occurred with UK that Savage\'s exclusion could also have occurred under our legal regime so to the extent we want to suggest to UK that his exclusion on free speech grounds is inappropriate (or any thing of that like) that we should understand we may appear slightly hypocritical given our legal regime and actions. Background on Related Law This is what L staff, in coordination with EUR, have said to Savage\'s lawyer: ? The demarche was delivered Friday in London, to FCO and Home Office officials. The Embassy passed your letter to them, drawing their attention in particular to Mr. Savage\'s statement that he had never advocated violence and that his statements had never instigated violence. The British officials said that, given Mr. Savage\'s legal action in the UK, Treasury solicitors would contact his legal representatives directly to provide details of the comments that had given rise to the decision to exclude him. Joan 4'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Holding_the_Fort',1,1,'1754 - C05761826.txt','more on what happened...Purnell called Miliband to tell him he would resign, trying to prompt David into joining him, thereby bringing down the government. Miliband refused, tried to talk Purnell out of quitting. Mande[son was at No. 10 discussing strategy with Gordon when Purnell called at 10 pm Thursday night to tell him he resigned. Mandelson worked the phones long into the night to get the Blairites to stay put and back Gordon. He succeeded in holding the fort. Then Gordon named him First Secretary of State. Sid What can an email address say about you? Find out here.','more on what happened...Purnell called Miliband to tell him he would resign, trying to prompt David into joining him, thereby bringing down the government. Miliband refused, tried to talk Purnell out of quitting. Mande[son was at No. 10 discussing strategy with Gordon when Purnell called at 10 pm Thursday night to tell him he resigned. Mandelson worked the phones long into the night to get the Blairites to stay put and back Gordon. He succeeded in holding the fort. Then Gordon named him First Secretary of State. Sid What can an email address say about you? Find out here.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hollywood',1,1,'2156 - C05762842.txt','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2 - JIM KENNEDY\'S EDITS 2009-07-10 AS speech 2 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2a.doc Jim\'s comments on the same draft ? also in track changes in text. cdm hi jake - here\'s a tracked changes version as well as a clean one... On Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 9:42 AM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: I think you\'ll find this draft much better. But it can still use you! I will try to give it a polish (as they say out here in hollywood). I haven\'t looked at this latest draft yet, but i did think the earlier version lacked a kind of narrative flow (and hadn\'t had time to fully engage over the 4th) . don\'t know if it will help but wil try. On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 8:28 PM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: Hi Jim. Here is where things stand. It\'s now in hrc\'s hands. Would love it if you could go thru and sleeken/sharpen it. Needs a lot of it.','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2 - JIM KENNEDY\'S EDITS 2009-07-10 AS speech 2 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2a.doc Jim\'s comments on the same draft ? also in track changes in text. cdm hi jake - here\'s a tracked changes version as well as a clean one... On Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 9:42 AM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: I think you\'ll find this draft much better. But it can still use you! I will try to give it a \"polish\" (as they say out here in hollywood). I haven\'t looked at this latest draft yet, but i did think the earlier version lacked a kind of \"narrative\" flow (and hadn\'t had time to fully engage over the 4th) . don\'t know if it will help but wil try. On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 8:28 PM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: Hi Jim. Here is where things stand. It\'s now in hrc\'s hands. Would love it if you could go thru and sleeken/sharpen it. Needs a lot of it.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Holy_See',1,1,'2756 - C05764412.txt','President AriasFyi President Arias just called to ask about the Zelaya meeting. I gave him a readout and took him through the statement, including word for word the part on elections. Arias was very pleased. He even used the phrase beginning of the end of the de facto regime. He liked our idea of diplomatic outreach and I assured him that San Jose would be a top destination for us. He also strongly endorsed our plan to go to Brussels, Madrid and the Vatican. He himself has spoken frequently with the Spanish to get them to press for EU action similar to ours. Finally, Arias was very pleased that Hugo plans to call in the candidates to get them to go to Micheletti and say that an election outside the San Jose process is of dubious legitimacy. I told Arias that the Secretary is very strong in her commitment to the San Jose process and Arias asked that I give her his warm regards. ck 62','President AriasFyi President Arias just called to ask about the Zelaya meeting. I gave him a readout and took him through the statement, including word for word the part on elections. Arias was very pleased. He even used the phrase \"beginning of the end of the de facto regime.\" He liked our idea of diplomatic outreach and I assured him that San Jose would be a top destination for us. He also strongly endorsed our plan to go to Brussels, Madrid and the Vatican. He himself has spoken frequently with the Spanish to get them to press for EU action similar to ours. Finally, Arias was very pleased that Hugo plans to call in the candidates to get them to go to Micheletti and say that an election outside the San Jose process is of dubious legitimacy. I told Arias that the Secretary is very strong in her commitment to the San Jose process and Arias asked that I give her his warm regards. ck 62'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Home',1,1,'2931 - C05764713.txt','HolbrookeHe called again. At home 277','HolbrookeHe called again. At home 277'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Homer_Simpson',1,1,'3658 - C05766493.txt','Wanted you to seeAttachments: Haiti Pledge.docx fyi I hope you\'re doing well and surviving. I wanted you and Secretary Clinton to know what Claudio and Amarilis Osorio are doing on behalf of Haiti reconstruction (attached). Hope you\'re well. Jonathan Mantz Managing Director BGR Government Affairs, LLC BGR I.Kkx\' The Homer Building, Eleventh Floor South 601 Thirteenth Street NW Washinp-ton DC 20005 Fax: 202-833-9392 www.bgrdc.com','Wanted you to seeAttachments: Haiti Pledge.docx fyi I hope you\'re doing well and surviving. I wanted you and Secretary Clinton to know what Claudio and Amarilis Osorio are doing on behalf of Haiti reconstruction (attached). Hope you\'re well. Jonathan Mantz Managing Director BGR Government Affairs, LLC BGR I.Kkx\' The Homer Building, Eleventh Floor South 601 Thirteenth Street NW Washinp-ton DC 20005 Fax: 202-833-9392 www.bgrdc.com'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Home_a/s',1,1,'3091 - C05765000.txt','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about death panels. As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about \"death panels.\" As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Home_Office',1,1,'1772 - C05761869.txt','Savage holding pattern and next stepsAttachments: Savage case - related legal background.docx On Michael Savage: Joan wanted everyone to clearly understand before any further discussion occurred with UK that Savage\'s exclusion could also have occurred under our legal regime so to the extent we want to suggest to UK that his exclusion on free speech grounds is inappropriate (or any thing of that like) that we should understand we may appear slightly hypocritical given our legal regime and actions. Background on Related Law This is what L staff, in coordination with EUR, have said to Savage\'s lawyer: ? The demarche was delivered Friday in London, to FCO and Home Office officials. The Embassy passed your letter to them, drawing their attention in particular to Mr. Savage\'s statement that he had never advocated violence and that his statements had never instigated violence. The British officials said that, given Mr. Savage\'s legal action in the UK, Treasury solicitors would contact his legal representatives directly to provide details of the comments that had given rise to the decision to exclude him. Joan 4','Savage holding pattern and next stepsAttachments: Savage case - related legal background.docx On Michael Savage: Joan wanted everyone to clearly understand before any further discussion occurred with UK that Savage\'s exclusion could also have occurred under our legal regime so to the extent we want to suggest to UK that his exclusion on free speech grounds is inappropriate (or any thing of that like) that we should understand we may appear slightly hypocritical given our legal regime and actions. Background on Related Law This is what L staff, in coordination with EUR, have said to Savage\'s lawyer: ? The demarche was delivered Friday in London, to FCO and Home Office officials. The Embassy passed your letter to them, drawing their attention in particular to Mr. Savage\'s statement that he had never advocated violence and that his statements had never instigated violence. The British officials said that, given Mr. Savage\'s legal action in the UK, Treasury solicitors would contact his legal representatives directly to provide details of the comments that had given rise to the decision to exclude him. Joan 4'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Home_run',2,1,'1795 - C05761909.txt','The speech hit a home run todayFYI Thank you! Dr. Allan E. Goodman President and CEO Institute of International Education 809 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017-3580 Phone: Fax: (212)984-5566 INi1 $Xl( 0,h Anniversary Learn more about IIE and our work. Visit us online today! www.iie.orq Fulbright Program: www.fulbrightonline.org / Scholar Rescue Fund: www.iie.org/srf IIE Membership Network: www.iienetwork.orq IIE Publications: vovw.iiebooks.org / Your Definitive Study Abroad Resources: www.iiepassport.orq 11','The speech hit a home run todayFYI Thank you! Dr. Allan E. Goodman President and CEO Institute of International Education 809 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017-3580 Phone: Fax: (212)984-5566 INi1 $Xl( 0,h Anniversary Learn more about IIE and our work. Visit us online today! www.iie.orq Fulbright Program: www.fulbrightonline.org / Scholar Rescue Fund: www.iie.org/srf IIE Membership Network: www.iienetwork.orq IIE Publications: vovw.iiebooks.org / Your Definitive Study Abroad Resources: www.iiepassport.orq 11'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Home_run',2,1,'2517 - C05763932.txt','Thank YouFyi Hi Huma ! It was great to see you in Delhi . I just wanted to say  thank you  for helping me attend a couple of very special events in India where Hillary spoke. She was as amazing as ever and the Indian people are still buzzing over her visit. It was a definite home run. Please let me know if I can ever be helpful to you since I live and work in India and will spend lots of time traveling around the country particularly in rural areas . Take care and all the best. Sincerely, Dave','Thank YouFyi Hi Huma ! It was great to see you in Delhi . I just wanted to say \" thank you \" for helping me attend a couple of very special events in India where Hillary spoke. She was as amazing as ever and the Indian people are still buzzing over her visit. It was a definite home run. Please let me know if I can ever be helpful to you since I live and work in India and will spend lots of time traveling around the country particularly in rural areas . Take care and all the best. Sincerely, Dave'),(13.450867444375564,6.725433722187782,2500,'Homophobia',3,2,'1455 - C05761188.txt','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq. Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen. A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut. Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue. She said that many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance \"is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq.\" Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by \"visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen.\" A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that \"the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut.\" Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, \"Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue.\" She said that \"many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Homophobia',3,1,'3442 - C05766048.txt','We ought to do outreachCheryl: Yes, the Secretary should make the call I remain ready to participate in any meetings with any domestic or international gay rights groups to brief them on what we are doing, and on my conversations with Museveni on this issue. I plan to meet with Cheryl Benton and others today this afternoon to work on an outreach strategy. Regards, Johnnie Thx Should we have S also call pres? Cheryl: I am happy to participate in any outreach meetings on this issue and would be pleased to share contents of my conversations with President Museveni and his reassurances to me. (We continue to monitor this issue and I am prepared to go back to Museveni at any time to express our deep concerns and to press him to deep six this legislation.) See below. I am looking at the article and don\'t know where this stands in terms of what will really happen (welcome an update) but we should do some sort of meeting now with international gay groups to lay out what we have done. The process will focus not only our public and quiet diplomacy (calls to pres, etc) efforts but also it will give chance for feedback on more we should do. I am worried this will not turn out well. We need some outreach unless I am missing what is being done in dept. Can we do this in next several days? Cdm Uganda to Drop Death Penalty, Life in Jail for Gays (Updatel)Last Updated: December 9, 2009 10:44 EST By Fred Ojambo Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Uganda will drop the death penalty and life imprisonment for gays in a refined version of an anti- gay bill expected to be ready for presentation to Parliament in two weeks, James Nsaba Buturo, the minister of ethics and integrity, said.The draft bill, which is under consideration by a parliamentary committee, will drop the two punishments to attract the support of religious leaders who are opposed to these penalties, Buturo said today in a phone interview from the capital, Kampala.Ugandan lawmaker David Bahati presented a private member\'s bill on Oct. 14 which sought the death penalty and life imprisonment for gay people in the country. The Ugandan government supports the bill because homosexuality and lesbianism are repugnant to the Ugandan culture, Buturo said. Still, it favors a more refined set of punishments, he said.ln addition to formulating punishments for the gay people, the bill will also promote counseling to help attract errant people to acceptable sexual orientation, said Buturo.The proposed legislation has attracted criticism from gay rights activists, both locally and internationally, who argue that the law would promote discrimination and hatred toward the gay community.','We ought to do outreachCheryl: Yes, the Secretary should make the call I remain ready to participate in any meetings with any domestic or international gay rights groups to brief them on what we are doing, and on my conversations with Museveni on this issue. I plan to meet with Cheryl Benton and others today this afternoon to work on an outreach strategy. Regards, Johnnie Thx Should we have S also call pres? Cheryl: I am happy to participate in any outreach meetings on this issue and would be pleased to share contents of my conversations with President Museveni and his reassurances to me. (We continue to monitor this issue and I am prepared to go back to Museveni at any time to express our deep concerns and to press him to deep six this legislation.) See below. I am looking at the article and don\'t know where this stands in terms of what will really happen (welcome an update) but we should do some sort of meeting now with international gay groups to lay out what we have done. The process will focus not only our public and quiet diplomacy (calls to pres, etc) efforts but also it will give chance for feedback on more we should do. I am worried this will not turn out well. We need some outreach unless I am missing what is being done in dept. Can we do this in next several days? Cdm Uganda to Drop Death Penalty, Life in Jail for Gays (Updatel)Last Updated: December 9, 2009 10:44 EST By Fred Ojambo Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Uganda will drop the death penalty and life imprisonment for gays in a refined version of an anti- gay bill expected to be ready for presentation to Parliament in two weeks, James Nsaba Buturo, the minister of ethics and integrity, said.The draft bill, which is under consideration by a parliamentary committee, will drop the two punishments to attract the support of religious leaders who are opposed to these penalties, Buturo said today in a phone interview from the capital, Kampala.Ugandan lawmaker David Bahati presented a private member\'s bill on Oct. 14 which sought the death penalty and life imprisonment for gay people in the country. The Ugandan government supports the bill because homosexuality and lesbianism are \"repugnant to the Ugandan culture,\" Buturo said. Still, it favors a more refined set of punishments, he said.ln addition to formulating punishments for the gay people, the bill will also promote counseling to help \"attract errant people to acceptable sexual orientation,\" said Buturo.The proposed legislation has attracted criticism from gay rights activists, both locally and internationally, who argue that the law would promote discrimination and hatred toward the gay community.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Homophobia',3,1,'3623 - C05766390.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?, asked Jeff Sharlet.','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. \"It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?,\" asked Jeff Sharlet.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Homosexuality',11,1,'1410 - C05761113.txt','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesThat is good news. Also, I\'m around if you want to catch up until 4 when I leave for a wedding and to NY. See traffic below ? read down We will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesThat is good news. Also, I\'m around if you want to catch up until 4 when I leave for a wedding and to NY. See traffic below ? read down We will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Homosexuality',11,1,'1455 - C05761188.txt','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq. Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen. A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut. Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue. She said that many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance \"is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq.\" Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by \"visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen.\" A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that \"the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut.\" Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, \"Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue.\" She said that \"many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Homosexuality',11,1,'150 - C05739735.txt','Video shows Libyans helping rescue US ambassador after attack (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - An amateur video appears to show Libyans trying to rescue U.S. ambassador Christopher Stevens from a room filled with smoke at the U.S. mission where he was found unconscious after last week\'s attack by a mob protesting against a film that denigrates the Prophet Mohammad. The video,, which appeared on the interne and a copy of which was obtained by Reuters in Benghazi, confirms reports that suggested the U.S. envoy died of asphyxiation after the building caught fire. The footage also sheds new light on the circumstances of the ambassador\'s death, apparently showing for the first time that some of the people who forced their way into the U.S. compound later tried to rescue Stevens after they found him lying alone, with no security detail, in one of the rooms in the building. The video shows a group of young men who had earlier stormed the compound telling other protesters by the light of torches and mobile phones that they had found someone who appeared to be a foreigner lying on the floor. There is someone inside He is a foreigner, he is a foreigner. Take him out, said one man, shouting for help. Bring him out, man! Bring him out, another said. The man is alive. Bring him out, man. Bring him out, said a third. Alive, Alive! God is Greatest, the crowd cried. Someone called for a car. Make space, is there someone who is a medic around? Anyone who can get a car quickly? another man can be heard saying. Stevens and three other embassy staff died when gunmen attacked the U.S. consulate and a safe house in the eastern Libyan city on Tuesday night. The attackers were part of a crowd blaming America for a film they said insulted the Prophet Mohammad. Security personnel were separated from Stevens during the attack, U.S. officials said, in the chaos of smoke and gunfire that ensued. The identity and motive of the attackers remain unclear. Activists who took part in the protest said the motive was rage at the video produced in California and which describes the Prophet as a homosexual and','Video shows Libyans helping rescue US ambassador after attack (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - An amateur video appears to show Libyans trying to rescue U.S. ambassador Christopher Stevens from a room filled with smoke at the U.S. mission where he was found unconscious after last week\'s attack by a mob protesting against a film that denigrates the Prophet Mohammad. The video,, which appeared on the interne and a copy of which was obtained by Reuters in Benghazi, confirms reports that suggested the U.S. envoy died of asphyxiation after the building caught fire. The footage also sheds new light on the circumstances of the ambassador\'s death, apparently showing for the first time that some of the people who forced their way into the U.S. compound later tried to rescue Stevens after they found him lying alone, with no security detail, in one of the rooms in the building. The video shows a group of young men who had earlier stormed the compound telling other protesters by the light of torches and mobile phones that they had found someone who appeared to be a foreigner lying on the floor. \"There is someone inside He is a foreigner, he is a foreigner. Take him out,\" said one man, shouting for help. \"Bring him out, man! Bring him out,\" another said. \"The man is alive. Bring him out, man. Bring him out,\" said a third. \"Alive, Alive! God is Greatest,\" the crowd cried. Someone called for a car. \"Make space, is there someone who is a medic around? Anyone who can get a car quickly?\" another man can be heard saying. Stevens and three other embassy staff died when gunmen attacked the U.S. consulate and a safe house in the eastern Libyan city on Tuesday night. The attackers were part of a crowd blaming America for a film they said insulted the Prophet Mohammad. Security personnel were separated from Stevens during the attack, U.S. officials said, in the chaos of smoke and gunfire that ensued. The identity and motive of the attackers remain unclear. Activists who took part in the protest said the motive was rage at the video produced in California and which describes the Prophet as a homosexual and'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Homosexuality',11,1,'1597 - C05761437.txt','LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT.Whoo hoo! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT. On Monday I posted that Rep. Howard Berman had introduced the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (H.R. 2410) late last week, which covers a broad range of foreign policy and diplomacy issues, one of which is to end the long-standing practice of excluding the committed partners of Foreign Service officers from the benefits routinely provided to the spouses and children of officers serving abroad. q12-oday, news of developments in that area: Berman, in a hearing on funding for the Foreign Service, said he would drop ? his legislative bid as \'it is my expectation, based on very recent conversations, that the Secretary of State will move forward with implementing all of the benefits provided in that provision in the very near future.\' The congressman invited to the hearing Michael Guest, the former US ambassador to Romania who in 2007 left the Foreign Service, citing unfair treatment of his partner. In February, Rep. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter co-signed by Senators Russ Feingold and Ron Wyden, and Rep. Ileana Ros- Lehtinen to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asking that inequities be remedied. Clinton said that such remedies were on a fast timeline. Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m --001636c5b5264ec217046a5fee7c--','LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT.Whoo hoo! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT. On Monday I posted that Rep. Howard Berman had introduced the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (H.R. 2410) late last week, which covers a broad range of foreign policy and diplomacy issues, one of which is to \"end the long-standing practice of excluding the committed partners of Foreign Service officers from the benefits routinely provided to the spouses and children of officers serving abroad.\" q12-oday, news of developments in that area: \"Berman, in a hearing on funding for the Foreign Service, said he would drop ? his legislative bid as \'it is my expectation, based on very recent conversations, that the Secretary of State will move forward with implementing all of the benefits provided in that provision in the very near future.\' The congressman invited to the hearing Michael Guest, the former US ambassador to Romania who in 2007 left the Foreign Service, citing unfair treatment of his partner.\" In February, Rep. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter co-signed by Senators Russ Feingold and Ron Wyden, and Rep. Ileana Ros- Lehtinen to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asking that inequities be remedied. Clinton said that such remedies were \"on a fast timeline.\" Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m --001636c5b5264ec217046a5fee7c--'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Homosexuality',11,1,'1838 - C05762241.txt','NYTimes - Utah Governor to Become Ambassador to ChinaUtah Governor to Become Ambassador to China By Jeff Zeleny Updated President Obama on Saturday selected one of the nation\'s leading Republican governors to serve as the ambassador to China, nominating Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman for the diplomatic post that Mr. Obama called as important as any in the world. We will launch a new era of partnership between our two nations that will advance our shared dreams of opportunity and security in America, in Asia and around the world, Mr. Obama said. I can think of no more important assignment than creating the kinds of bridges between our two countries that will determine the well being not just of Americans and Chinese, but also the future of the world. In a morning announcement at the White House, Mr. Huntsman stood at the president\'s side in the Diplomatic Room and accepted the position that he said came as a surprise. As a co-chairman of Senator John McCain\'s presidential campaign last year, Mr. Huntsman said he did not expect to be called into action by the person who beat us. Mr. Huntsman, 49, learned to speak Mandarin Chinese from his days as a Mormon missionary in Taiwan. He has worked in two Bush administrations, serving as the ambassador to Singapore in the final year of George H.W. Bush\'s term and as a deputy United States trade ambassador for George W. Bush. For Mr. Obama, whose advisers already have their eyes set on his re-election in 2012, the selection of Mr. Huntsman is something of a political coup. He has emerged as one of the nation\'s most visible Republican governors and was expected to at least consider seeking his party\'s presidential nomination to run against Mr. Obama. In the breadth of issues at stake, this ambassadorship is as important as any in the world, Mr. Obama said. I believe there is much to be gained from a closer working relationship with China, but improved relationships will require candor on issues in which we don\'t always agree. As the Republican Party forges through a period of reinvention, Mr. Huntsman has been a leading voice for the direction of the party. He has been a political moderate on issues like immigration, gay rights and the environment, even though he represented one of the most conservative states in the country.','NYTimes - Utah Governor to Become Ambassador to ChinaUtah Governor to Become Ambassador to China By Jeff Zeleny Updated President Obama on Saturday selected one of the nation\'s leading Republican governors to serve as the ambassador to China, nominating Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman for the diplomatic post that Mr. Obama called \"as important as any in the world.\" \"We will launch a new era of partnership between our two nations that will advance our shared dreams of opportunity and security in America, in Asia and around the world,\" Mr. Obama said. \"I can think of no more important assignment than creating the kinds of bridges between our two countries that will determine the well being not just of Americans and Chinese, but also the future of the world.\" In a morning announcement at the White House, Mr. Huntsman stood at the president\'s side in the Diplomatic Room and accepted the position that he said came as a surprise. As a co-chairman of Senator John McCain\'s presidential campaign last year, Mr. Huntsman said he did not expect to be \"called into action by the person who beat us.\" Mr. Huntsman, 49, learned to speak Mandarin Chinese from his days as a Mormon missionary in Taiwan. He has worked in two Bush administrations, serving as the ambassador to Singapore in the final year of George H.W. Bush\'s term and as a deputy United States trade ambassador for George W. Bush. For Mr. Obama, whose advisers already have their eyes set on his re-election in 2012, the selection of Mr. Huntsman is something of a political coup. He has emerged as one of the nation\'s most visible Republican governors and was expected to at least consider seeking his party\'s presidential nomination to run against Mr. Obama. \"In the breadth of issues at stake, this ambassadorship is as important as any in the world,\" Mr. Obama said. \"I believe there is much to be gained from a closer working relationship with China, but improved relationships will require candor on issues in which we don\'t always agree.\" As the Republican Party forges through a period of reinvention, Mr. Huntsman has been a leading voice for the direction of the party. He has been a political moderate on issues like immigration, gay rights and the environment, even though he represented one of the most conservative states in the country.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Homosexuality',11,1,'2087 - C05762743.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US B6Let\'s discuss. I think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?, asked Jeff Sharlet. In his book, Sharlet specifically refers to politicians in Uganda proposing an anti-gay law that would criminalize homosexuality. The law, which could be passed within weeks despite international condemnation, includes possible punishment by death. Anti-gay laws were recently passed in Burundi, are being discussed in Rwanda, and could soon be expanded in Kenya and Tanzania. The American group Sharlet calls The Family is also known as The Fellowship. It organizes an annual National Prayer Breakfast with the U.S. president and foreign guests, but besides that activity shuns publicity and does not openly list its members. But Sharlet says more American reporters are looking into the group and its alleged ties to Africa. These include helping African politicians with money so they can push socially conservative agendas.','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US B6Let\'s discuss. I think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. \"It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?,\" asked Jeff Sharlet. In his book, Sharlet specifically refers to politicians in Uganda proposing an anti-gay law that would criminalize homosexuality. The law, which could be passed within weeks despite international condemnation, includes possible punishment by death. Anti-gay laws were recently passed in Burundi, are being discussed in Rwanda, and could soon be expanded in Kenya and Tanzania. The American group Sharlet calls The Family is also known as The Fellowship. It organizes an annual National Prayer Breakfast with the U.S. president and foreign guests, but besides that activity shuns publicity and does not openly list its members. But Sharlet says more American reporters are looking into the group and its alleged ties to Africa. These include helping African politicians with money so they can push socially conservative agendas.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Homosexuality',11,1,'2093 - C05762753.txt','Anti-Gay LawsI will call you later. FYI Cheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the safe space for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised. Can you advise how we can proceed or if we should do a call or seek a tasking for this information? Thanks. cdm','Anti-Gay LawsI will call you later. FYI Cheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the \"safe space\" for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised. Can you advise how we can proceed or if we should do a call or seek a tasking for this information? Thanks. cdm'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Homosexuality',11,1,'3344 - C05765871.txt','Uganda Death Penalty for Homosexual Activity Pending LawWhen my son told me he was gay, I told him, \'Now, I love you more.\' I want to tell the world that hatred is not born with human beings, it is a seed that is planted by adults and is fostered creating a climate of intolerance and violence. We must change our ways and understand that anyone ...could have been my son. And I want everybody to know that Jorge Steven was a very much loved son. -Miriam Mercado\'s statement Background: Stephen Mercado was found decapitated, dismembered, and burned by the side of the road in PR. The police investigator reportedly suggested that he got what he deserved for living that type of lifestyle. Here\'s an AP article after the suspect was arrested: Murder charge filed in Puerto Rico teen slaying By MIKE MELIA (AP) ? 6 days ago SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico ? Murder charges were filed Wednesday in the slaying of a gay teenager whose decapitated, partially burned body was found last week, while U.S. authorities said they were still considering whether to make it a hate crime case. Gay activists expressed disappointment that the suspect wasn\'t immediately charged with a hate crime, saying authorities in Puerto Rico have never invoked a law covering crimes based on sexual orientation. The dismembered body of 19-year-old college student Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado was discovered Friday along a road in the interior town of Cayey. Lopez was widely known as a volunteer for organizations advocating HIV prevention and gay rights, and activists are planning remembrance vigils for him in cities including San Juan, New York and Chicago. The suspect, 26-year-old Juan Martinez Matos, was arrested earlier this week and allegedly confessed to killing Lopez and mutilating his body. He was charged with first-degree murder and weapons violations and jailed on $4 million bond. An attorney for Martinez could not immediately be reached for comment. Martinez met Lopez while looking for women Thursday night in an area known for prostitution, according to prosecutor Jose Bermudez Santos. Bermudez said the suspect confessed to stabbing Lopez, who was dressed as a woman, after discovering he was a man.','Uganda Death Penalty for Homosexual Activity Pending Law\"When my son told me he was gay, I told him, \'Now, I love you more.\' I want to tell the world that hatred is not born with human beings, it is a seed that is planted by adults and is fostered creating a climate of intolerance and violence. We must change our ways and understand that anyone ...could have been my son. And I want everybody to know that Jorge Steven was a very much loved son.\" -Miriam Mercado\'s statement Background: Stephen Mercado was found decapitated, dismembered, and burned by the side of the road in PR. The police investigator reportedly suggested that he got what he deserved for living \"that type of lifestyle.\" Here\'s an AP article after the suspect was arrested: Murder charge filed in Puerto Rico teen slaying By MIKE MELIA (AP) ? 6 days ago SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico ? Murder charges were filed Wednesday in the slaying of a gay teenager whose decapitated, partially burned body was found last week, while U.S. authorities said they were still considering whether to make it a hate crime case. Gay activists expressed disappointment that the suspect wasn\'t immediately charged with a hate crime, saying authorities in Puerto Rico have never invoked a law covering crimes based on sexual orientation. The dismembered body of 19-year-old college student Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado was discovered Friday along a road in the interior town of Cayey. Lopez was widely known as a volunteer for organizations advocating HIV prevention and gay rights, and activists are planning remembrance vigils for him in cities including San Juan, New York and Chicago. The suspect, 26-year-old Juan Martinez Matos, was arrested earlier this week and allegedly confessed to killing Lopez and mutilating his body. He was charged with first-degree murder and weapons violations and jailed on $4 million bond. An attorney for Martinez could not immediately be reached for comment. Martinez met Lopez while looking for women Thursday night in an area known for prostitution, according to prosecutor Jose Bermudez Santos. Bermudez said the suspect confessed to stabbing Lopez, who was dressed as a woman, after discovering he was a man.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Homosexuality',11,1,'3442 - C05766048.txt','We ought to do outreachCheryl: Yes, the Secretary should make the call I remain ready to participate in any meetings with any domestic or international gay rights groups to brief them on what we are doing, and on my conversations with Museveni on this issue. I plan to meet with Cheryl Benton and others today this afternoon to work on an outreach strategy. Regards, Johnnie Thx Should we have S also call pres? Cheryl: I am happy to participate in any outreach meetings on this issue and would be pleased to share contents of my conversations with President Museveni and his reassurances to me. (We continue to monitor this issue and I am prepared to go back to Museveni at any time to express our deep concerns and to press him to deep six this legislation.) See below. I am looking at the article and don\'t know where this stands in terms of what will really happen (welcome an update) but we should do some sort of meeting now with international gay groups to lay out what we have done. The process will focus not only our public and quiet diplomacy (calls to pres, etc) efforts but also it will give chance for feedback on more we should do. I am worried this will not turn out well. We need some outreach unless I am missing what is being done in dept. Can we do this in next several days? Cdm Uganda to Drop Death Penalty, Life in Jail for Gays (Updatel)Last Updated: December 9, 2009 10:44 EST By Fred Ojambo Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Uganda will drop the death penalty and life imprisonment for gays in a refined version of an anti- gay bill expected to be ready for presentation to Parliament in two weeks, James Nsaba Buturo, the minister of ethics and integrity, said.The draft bill, which is under consideration by a parliamentary committee, will drop the two punishments to attract the support of religious leaders who are opposed to these penalties, Buturo said today in a phone interview from the capital, Kampala.Ugandan lawmaker David Bahati presented a private member\'s bill on Oct. 14 which sought the death penalty and life imprisonment for gay people in the country. The Ugandan government supports the bill because homosexuality and lesbianism are repugnant to the Ugandan culture, Buturo said. Still, it favors a more refined set of punishments, he said.ln addition to formulating punishments for the gay people, the bill will also promote counseling to help attract errant people to acceptable sexual orientation, said Buturo.The proposed legislation has attracted criticism from gay rights activists, both locally and internationally, who argue that the law would promote discrimination and hatred toward the gay community.','We ought to do outreachCheryl: Yes, the Secretary should make the call I remain ready to participate in any meetings with any domestic or international gay rights groups to brief them on what we are doing, and on my conversations with Museveni on this issue. I plan to meet with Cheryl Benton and others today this afternoon to work on an outreach strategy. Regards, Johnnie Thx Should we have S also call pres? Cheryl: I am happy to participate in any outreach meetings on this issue and would be pleased to share contents of my conversations with President Museveni and his reassurances to me. (We continue to monitor this issue and I am prepared to go back to Museveni at any time to express our deep concerns and to press him to deep six this legislation.) See below. I am looking at the article and don\'t know where this stands in terms of what will really happen (welcome an update) but we should do some sort of meeting now with international gay groups to lay out what we have done. The process will focus not only our public and quiet diplomacy (calls to pres, etc) efforts but also it will give chance for feedback on more we should do. I am worried this will not turn out well. We need some outreach unless I am missing what is being done in dept. Can we do this in next several days? Cdm Uganda to Drop Death Penalty, Life in Jail for Gays (Updatel)Last Updated: December 9, 2009 10:44 EST By Fred Ojambo Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Uganda will drop the death penalty and life imprisonment for gays in a refined version of an anti- gay bill expected to be ready for presentation to Parliament in two weeks, James Nsaba Buturo, the minister of ethics and integrity, said.The draft bill, which is under consideration by a parliamentary committee, will drop the two punishments to attract the support of religious leaders who are opposed to these penalties, Buturo said today in a phone interview from the capital, Kampala.Ugandan lawmaker David Bahati presented a private member\'s bill on Oct. 14 which sought the death penalty and life imprisonment for gay people in the country. The Ugandan government supports the bill because homosexuality and lesbianism are \"repugnant to the Ugandan culture,\" Buturo said. Still, it favors a more refined set of punishments, he said.ln addition to formulating punishments for the gay people, the bill will also promote counseling to help \"attract errant people to acceptable sexual orientation,\" said Buturo.The proposed legislation has attracted criticism from gay rights activists, both locally and internationally, who argue that the law would promote discrimination and hatred toward the gay community.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Homosexuality',11,1,'3626 - C05766395.txt','Anti-Gay LawsCheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the safe space for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised.','Anti-Gay LawsCheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the \"safe space\" for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Homosexuality',11,1,'3653 - C05766481.txt','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesWe will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others I love how these leaders always claim they didn\'t know about the legislation. Same thing Karzai said. But if this gets done, I\'d like to put it out in a small way that we fixed it, just to have as a marker out there for the big speech, whenever it is. FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesWe will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others I love how these leaders always claim they didn\'t know about the legislation. Same thing Karzai said. But if this gets done, I\'d like to put it out in a small way that we fixed it, just to have as a marker out there for the big speech, whenever it is. FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Honda',1,1,'1894 - C05762384.txt','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Honduran_general_election,_2009',1,1,'3274 - C05765762.txt','Last thoughtsI want to thank all three of you for the tremendous support you have given me and WHA since the beginning of the Obama Administration. I am especially grateful to the Secretary for the confidence she has shown in me, and her willingness to make me part of her team. I consider this an enormous honor and I hope that I have met her expectations. I look forward to continuing to be part of her team from Brazil. I am preparing a Last Thoughts paper for the Secretary, which will look back over the past ten months, identify accomplishments, and point toward what I think needs to come next. I will share this paper with Arturo. Regarding Honduras, Craig did heroic work there this week, and we are moving toward a potentially big step by Micheletti that would open space for many of our allies to support the elections. As we move forward, it is important to note that the solution to the crisis is becoming more and more Honduran with each step in the process. This is a good thing, because it increases the chances that the resolution will be peaceful, enduring, and a platform for the political reforms that must come next. It is worth highlighting that the Secretary, through her outreach to both sides and her clear commitment to the future of Honduran democracy, has positioned us as an honest broker in this dispute. The only honest broker. Everyone one else in this drama -- from Insulza to the Brazilians to the Albinos -- has other agendas and motives in play. In this regard, we are the only hope of the Honduran people. The internal dialogue taking place, within the de facto regime, among its supporters, and between the Micheletti and Zelaya camps, is the product of our engagement. No one else could have done this. I urge that you keep this in mind as we move forward and as we consider how we will support the November 29 elections. Finally, I leave behind a great Bureau. I believe it is the best in the State Department. Craig and the other DASes are superb, and I believe we have an extraordinary cadre of Ambassadors. This is a huge resource for the Secretary and the President. Use it. Again, my deepest thanks to you and the Secretary.','Last thoughtsI want to thank all three of you for the tremendous support you have given me and WHA since the beginning of the Obama Administration. I am especially grateful to the Secretary for the confidence she has shown in me, and her willingness to make me part of her team. I consider this an enormous honor and I hope that I have met her expectations. I look forward to continuing to be part of her team from Brazil. I am preparing a \"Last Thoughts\" paper for the Secretary, which will look back over the past ten months, identify accomplishments, and point toward what I think needs to come next. I will share this paper with Arturo. Regarding Honduras, Craig did heroic work there this week, and we are moving toward a potentially big step by Micheletti that would open space for many of our allies to support the elections. As we move forward, it is important to note that the solution to the crisis is becoming more and more Honduran with each step in the process. This is a good thing, because it increases the chances that the resolution will be peaceful, enduring, and a platform for the political reforms that must come next. It is worth highlighting that the Secretary, through her outreach to both sides and her clear commitment to the future of Honduran democracy, has positioned us as an honest broker in this dispute. The only honest broker. Everyone one else in this drama -- from Insulza to the Brazilians to the Albinos -- has other agendas and motives in play. In this regard, we are the only hope of the Honduran people. The internal dialogue taking place, within the de facto regime, among its supporters, and between the Micheletti and Zelaya camps, is the product of our engagement. No one else could have done this. I urge that you keep this in mind as we move forward and as we consider how we will support the November 29 elections. Finally, I leave behind a great Bureau. I believe it is the best in the State Department. Craig and the other DASes are superb, and I believe we have an extraordinary cadre of Ambassadors. This is a huge resource for the Secretary and the President. Use it. Again, my deepest thanks to you and the Secretary.'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'1005 - C05760214.txt','SpanishOk. Fm moratinos just called for you. Wants to talk about honduras. I\'m tracking down torn for an update for you.','SpanishOk. Fm moratinos just called for you. Wants to talk about honduras. I\'m tracking down torn for an update for you.'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'1006 - C05760215.txt','SpanishIn about 10 minutes. Tom needs to update you before you talk to moratinos. So will connect torn to house, and then moratinos after? Ok? Ok. Fm moratinos just called for you. Wants to talk about honduras. I\'m tracking down tom for an update for you.','SpanishIn about 10 minutes. Tom needs to update you before you talk to moratinos. So will connect torn to house, and then moratinos after? Ok? Ok. Fm moratinos just called for you. Wants to talk about honduras. I\'m tracking down tom for an update for you.'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'1019 - C05760231.txt','Brazilian fm callHow about 6pm? Just got talking points for brazilian fm call. He asked to talk late this afternoon. Do u want to do call? If yes, when? Purpose of Call: Brazilian Foreign Minister Amorirn has asked to speak with you regarding the Honduras crisis and our defense cooperation agreement with Colombia.','Brazilian fm callHow about 6pm? Just got talking points for brazilian fm call. He asked to talk late this afternoon. Do u want to do call? If yes, when? Purpose of Call: Brazilian Foreign Minister Amorirn has asked to speak with you regarding the Honduras crisis and our defense cooperation agreement with Colombia.'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'1027 - C05760242.txt','Wheels-Up for OAS Mission in Honduras at 1858 EasternCan you talk? I\'ll be home until 10:30 when I start driving to the Hamptons. Fyi Embassy Tegucigalpa notes that USG air support for the mission was greatly appreciated by the ministers and made us look really good. Charge\'s detailed readout on members\' meetings is attached. Gregory Macris, Senior Watch Officer','Wheels-Up for OAS Mission in Honduras at 1858 EasternCan you talk? I\'ll be home until 10:30 when I start driving to the Hamptons. Fyi Embassy Tegucigalpa notes that USG air support for the mission was greatly appreciated by the ministers and \"made us look really good.\" Charge\'s detailed readout on members\' meetings is attached. Gregory Macris, Senior Watch Officer'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'1058 - C05760291.txt','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'1060 - C05760293.txt','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Same as Isabelle?just hands. III ask. What time? Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according \' to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Same as Isabelle?just hands. III ask. What time? Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according \' to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'1083 - C05760330.txt','UpdateI forgot I have to do stick. Are you free? Huma/Jake: Just got further updates from a de facto rep and Amb Llorens. The de facto authorities have decided to turn this exercise into a sort of loya girga to get buy-in for M\'s departure. This evening the discussions included religious groups and business leaders. Tomorrow government officials and others. My de facto contact says results tonight were good although it was not easy for many to accept the logic behind M\'s exit. He said the US once again has been the catalyst for movement in Honduras. Thinking is now for a Monday announcement. We\'ll stay on it and update you. ck','UpdateI forgot I have to do stick. Are you free? Huma/Jake: Just got further updates from a de facto rep and Amb Llorens. The de facto authorities have decided to turn this exercise into a sort of loya girga to get buy-in for M\'s departure. This evening the discussions included religious groups and business leaders. Tomorrow government officials and others. My de facto contact says results tonight were good although it was not easy for many to accept the logic behind M\'s exit. He said the US once again has been the catalyst for movement in Honduras. Thinking is now for a Monday announcement. We\'ll stay on it and update you. ck'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'1084 - C05760331.txt','UpdateI do not think I\'m supposed to be here. I don\'t see another FM. Can you check? Huma/Jake: Just got further updates from a de facto rep and Amb Llorens. The de facto authorities have decided to turn this exercise into a sort of loya girga to get buy-in for M\'s departure. This evening the discussions included religious groups and business leaders. Tomorrow government officials and others. My de facto contact says results tonight were good although it was not easy for many to accept the logic behind M\'s exit. He said the US once again has been the catalyst for movement in Honduras. Thinking is now for a Monday announcement. We\'ll stay on it and update you. ck','UpdateI do not think I\'m supposed to be here. I don\'t see another FM. Can you check? Huma/Jake: Just got further updates from a de facto rep and Amb Llorens. The de facto authorities have decided to turn this exercise into a sort of loya girga to get buy-in for M\'s departure. This evening the discussions included religious groups and business leaders. Tomorrow government officials and others. My de facto contact says results tonight were good although it was not easy for many to accept the logic behind M\'s exit. He said the US once again has been the catalyst for movement in Honduras. Thinking is now for a Monday announcement. We\'ll stay on it and update you. ck'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'1138 - C05760400.txt','Honduras Military Coup DecisionOk--i should be free after 2. Pls email when you want to talk. See NI - will call you later today to discuss my convs on this matter INTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for specified legal prohibitions on assistance. Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be','Honduras Military Coup DecisionOk--i should be free after 2. Pls email when you want to talk. See NI - will call you later today to discuss my convs on this matter INTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for \"specified legal prohibitions on assistance.\" Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'1178 - C05760464.txt','Honduras statementI would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team or000ses to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.','Honduras statementI would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team or000ses to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'1187 - C05760479.txt','Three Call Sheets -- Argentina, Peru, UruguayCould I do in the 12:30-1:45 window while driving into the city? Hrc - did jake or anyone discuss calling Argentina, uruguay and Peru on both honduras and copenhagen issues? Calls could take place tomorrow. I\'ve attached call sheets for oscar to print for you. Please let us know if u want to schedule. Huma, Attached are three calls sheets for calls with the foreign ministers from Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. Jake had told us that these calls should happen by tomorrow. Please inform Ops if/when they should book these calls. Thanks, Zia.','Three Call Sheets -- Argentina, Peru, UruguayCould I do in the 12:30-1:45 window while driving into the city? Hrc - did jake or anyone discuss calling Argentina, uruguay and Peru on both honduras and copenhagen issues? Calls could take place tomorrow. I\'ve attached call sheets for oscar to print for you. Please let us know if u want to schedule. Huma, Attached are three calls sheets for calls with the foreign ministers from Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. Jake had told us that these calls should happen by tomorrow. Please inform Ops if/when they should book these calls. Thanks, Zia.'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'1188 - C05760481.txt','Honduras Military Coup DecisionI am just taking off. When I land I will call you on your cell. Ok? Will call you around 3pm Ok--i should be free after 2. Pls email when you want to talk. See b/I - will call you later today to discuss my convs on this matter INTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All,','Honduras Military Coup DecisionI am just taking off. When I land I will call you on your cell. Ok? Will call you around 3pm Ok--i should be free after 2. Pls email when you want to talk. See b/I - will call you later today to discuss my convs on this matter INTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All,'),(6.693418392749772,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,2,'1239 - C05760551.txt','Notes from the Peanut GalleryI am now. See b/I - are you home now - if so I am going to call If our early assessment of today\'s election in Honduras holds, we will have just been witness to a remarkable thing: Honduran voters have taken back their democracy from two failed leaders -- Zelaya and Micheletti -- who had driven Honduras to isolation and despair. The turnout (probably a record) and the clear rejection of the Liberal Party shows our approach was the right one, and puts Brazil and others who would not recognize the election in an impossible position. As we think about what to say, I would strongly recommend that we not be shy. We should congratulate the Honduran people, we should connect today\'s vote to the deep democratic vocation of the Honduran people, and we should call on the community of democratic nations (and especially those of the Americas) to recognize, respect, and respond to this accomplishment of the Honduran people. Finally, this Administration, which worked so hard to manage and resolve this crisis, should be the one who defines the results and perceptions of today\'s vote, and not our critics on the Hill (who had no clear pathway to elections) or our adversaries in the region (who never wanted this day to happen).','Notes from the Peanut GalleryI am now. See b/I - are you home now - if so I am going to call If our early assessment of today\'s election in Honduras holds, we will have just been witness to a remarkable thing: Honduran voters have taken back their democracy from two failed leaders -- Zelaya and Micheletti -- who had driven Honduras to isolation and despair. The turnout (probably a record) and the clear rejection of the Liberal Party shows our approach was the right one, and puts Brazil and others who would not recognize the election in an impossible position. As we think about what to say, I would strongly recommend that we not be shy. We should congratulate the Honduran people, we should connect today\'s vote to the deep democratic vocation of the Honduran people, and we should call on the community of democratic nations (and especially those of the Americas) to recognize, respect, and respond to this accomplishment of the Honduran people. Finally, this Administration, which worked so hard to manage and resolve this crisis, should be the one who defines the results and perceptions of today\'s vote, and not our critics on the Hill (who had no clear pathway to elections) or our adversaries in the region (who never wanted this day to happen).'),(10.040127589124658,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,3,'1240 - C05760552.txt','Honduras electionsOk The team proposes to put out the following statement in Ian\'s name tonight. We are weighing a recommendation to put out a statement in your name tomorrow. We commend the Honduran people for having exercised peacefully their democratic, sovereign and inalienable right to select their leaders. The apparently large and enthusiastic turnout shows that given the opportunity to express themselves, the Honduran people have viewed the election as an important part of the solution to the political crisis in their country. We look forward to continuing to work with all Hondurans and encourage others in the Americas to follow the lead of the Honduran people in helping advance national reconciliation and the implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord. Significant work remains to be done to restore democratic and constitutional order in Honduras, but today the Honduran people took a necessary and important step forward.','Honduras electionsOk The team proposes to put out the following statement in Ian\'s name tonight. We are weighing a recommendation to put out a statement in your name tomorrow. We commend the Honduran people for having exercised peacefully their democratic, sovereign and inalienable right to select their leaders. The apparently large and enthusiastic turnout shows that given the opportunity to express themselves, the Honduran people have viewed the election as an important part of the solution to the political crisis in their country. We look forward to continuing to work with all Hondurans and encourage others in the Americas to follow the lead of the Honduran people in helping advance national reconciliation and the implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord. Significant work remains to be done to restore democratic and constitutional order in Honduras, but today the Honduran people took a necessary and important step forward.'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'1677 - C05761608.txt','OAS--againI\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. Sullivan, Jacob J B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage?','OAS--againI\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. Sullivan, Jacob J B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage?'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'1692 - C05761663.txt','OAS--againBecause of the time difference, your clips were prepared at midnight Eastern Time so many are still early versions. But what we\'re seeing online right now look MUCH better this morning than even 5 hours ago - it just took a bit for your statement, our conf call, our pushback, and our travelers to catch up. Many including the Times take a very different tone. And all note Cuba\'s not in. Mostly, stories are small and seem buried. I\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. 15 Sullivan, Jacob i B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage? 16','OAS--againBecause of the time difference, your clips were prepared at midnight Eastern Time so many are still early versions. But what we\'re seeing online right now look MUCH better this morning than even 5 hours ago - it just took a bit for your statement, our conf call, our pushback, and our travelers to catch up. Many including the Times take a very different tone. And all note Cuba\'s not in. Mostly, stories are small and seem buried. I\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. 15 Sullivan, Jacob i B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage? 16'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'1997 - C05762599.txt','Honduras Supreme Court Rejects OAS(SBU) Media report the Honduras Supreme Court rejected an OAS ultimatum to reinstate President Zelaya. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 41','Honduras Supreme Court Rejects OAS(SBU) Media report the Honduras Supreme Court rejected an OAS ultimatum to reinstate President Zelaya. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 41'),(6.693418392749772,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,2,'2008 - C05762628.txt','Talked with Leonel FernandezI have just asked for the state of play this am as messages continued last night until lam. The bottom line of all of them was not dissimiliar to this message from torn so forwarding this one - namely, all had been unsuccessful in dissuading Zeleya from going today and several leaders and fm (espinoza) thought call from you might help but Zeleya appeared in update messages to get more resolute as evening went on to return based upon readouts of various meetings with him. Cdm Morales Jr, Hector E Llorens, B6 I just got off the phone with President Fernandez. His efforts to dissuade Zelaya and Company from traveling tomorrow have not been successful. He was very worried about what would happen, and requested our help in ensuring that no incidents take place at the airport. I told him I shared his concern. I summarized for him our efforts to date, and told him that nascent engagement with the armed forces and the de facto government would collapse if Zelaya tried to force the issue tomorrow. I told him of the Cardinal\'s plea to Zelaya to not return. He said the Cardinal in Santo Domingo is close to the Honduran Cardinal, and said he would reach out to him. I encouraged this. I told him that I thought the elements of a deal were on the table, we just needed to find a way to get everyone to sit at the table and start talking. I told President Fernandez that he could play an important role in creating a climate of confidence, and suggested that he reach out to interested parties like Ricardo Maduro and others inside of Honduras. He said he would do so and get back to me 61','Talked with Leonel FernandezI have just asked for the state of play this am as messages continued last night until lam. The bottom line of all of them was not dissimiliar to this message from torn so forwarding this one - namely, all had been unsuccessful in dissuading Zeleya from going today and several leaders and fm (espinoza) thought call from you might help but Zeleya appeared in update messages to get more resolute as evening went on to return based upon readouts of various meetings with him. Cdm Morales Jr, Hector E; Llorens, B6 I just got off the phone with President Fernandez. His efforts to dissuade Zelaya and Company from traveling tomorrow have not been successful. He was very worried about what would happen, and requested our help in ensuring that no incidents take place at the airport. I told him I shared his concern. I summarized for him our efforts to date, and told him that nascent engagement with the armed forces and the de facto government would collapse if Zelaya tried to force the issue tomorrow. I told him of the Cardinal\'s plea to Zelaya to not return. He said the Cardinal in Santo Domingo is close to the Honduran Cardinal, and said he would reach out to him. I encouraged this. I told him that I thought the elements of a deal were on the table, we just needed to find a way to get everyone to sit at the table and start talking. I told President Fernandez that he could play an important role in creating a climate of confidence, and suggested that he reach out to interested parties like Ricardo Maduro and others inside of Honduras. He said he would do so and get back to me 61'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2009 - C05762629.txt','OAS UpdateI just spoke to torn (see b/1).. ?He thinks for the moment a call by you is not indicated - first, Zeleya was unpersuadable by 2am by even his closet allies and second, torn said folks appear to stepping away from him. He intends to fly mid-day so there will be plenty of time for more discussion over next several hours. Cdm Update: -- Resolution suspending Honduras passed with a roll call vote, requested by the Caribbeans, 33-0. Honduras did not vote. -- Strong push by key countries, including Mexico and Costa Rica, to try to convince Zelaya not to return today. Zelaya seems intent on returning. If no other presidents travel with him, Insulza feels under an obligation to accompany. -- I am touching bases now to figure out what latest state of play is I think we could have a busy Sunday. 62','OAS UpdateI just spoke to torn (see b/1).. ?He thinks for the moment a call by you is not indicated - first, Zeleya was unpersuadable by 2am by even his closet allies and second, torn said folks appear to stepping away from him. He intends to fly mid-day so there will be plenty of time for more discussion over next several hours. Cdm Update: -- Resolution suspending Honduras passed with a roll call vote, requested by the Caribbeans, 33-0. Honduras did not vote. -- Strong push by key countries, including Mexico and Costa Rica, to try to convince Zelaya not to return today. Zelaya seems intent on returning. If no other presidents travel with him, Insulza feels under an obligation to accompany. -- I am touching bases now to figure out what latest state of play is; I think we could have a busy Sunday. 62'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2010 - C05762630.txt','OAS UpdateWill call you now Can you talk? What time is best? I just spoke to torn (see b/1).. He thinks for the moment a call by you is not indicated - first, Zeleya was unpersuadable by 2am by even his closet allies and second, torn said folks appear to stepping away from him. He intends to fly mid-day so there will be plenty of time for more discussion over next several hours. Cdm Update: -- Resolution suspending Honduras passed with a roll call vote, requested by the Caribbeans, 33-0. Honduras did not vote. -- Strong push by key countries, including Mexico and Costa Rica, to try to convince Zelaya not to return today. Zelaya seems intent on returning. If no other presidents travel with him, Insulza feels under an obligation to accompany. -- I am touching bases now to figure out what latest state of play is I think we could have a busy Sunday. 63','OAS UpdateWill call you now Can you talk? What time is best? I just spoke to torn (see b/1).. He thinks for the moment a call by you is not indicated - first, Zeleya was unpersuadable by 2am by even his closet allies and second, torn said folks appear to stepping away from him. He intends to fly mid-day so there will be plenty of time for more discussion over next several hours. Cdm Update: -- Resolution suspending Honduras passed with a roll call vote, requested by the Caribbeans, 33-0. Honduras did not vote. -- Strong push by key countries, including Mexico and Costa Rica, to try to convince Zelaya not to return today. Zelaya seems intent on returning. If no other presidents travel with him, Insulza feels under an obligation to accompany. -- I am touching bases now to figure out what latest state of play is; I think we could have a busy Sunday. 63'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2011 - C05762631.txt','Security SituationFyi B6 ALL: Police/Military have blocked vehicle traffic to the Airport. Not allowing groups of pedestrians to pass. Apparently they are prepared to prevent Zelaya supporters to gather at the airport. Z supporters from outside Tegucigalpa slept at University Pedagogica in the outskirts of the city last night where they will begin their march today. Zelaya and his supporters have been encouraging Zelaya supporters from the interior to come into the capital and support Zelaya\'s arrival. Many of these are rural poor and indigenous from his popular strongholds in the Departments of Copan Intibuca, and Lempira. We also know that many bus loads of Z supporters are coming in from his home province of Olancho. Zelaya is not popular in Tegucigalpa, so the potential for confrontation is high. Hugo Llorens Ambassador US. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268 64','Security SituationFyi B6 ALL: Police/Military have blocked vehicle traffic to the Airport. Not allowing groups of pedestrians to pass. Apparently they are prepared to prevent Zelaya supporters to gather at the airport. Z supporters from outside Tegucigalpa slept at University Pedagogica in the outskirts of the city last night where they will begin their march today. Zelaya and his supporters have been encouraging Zelaya supporters from the interior to come into the capital and support Zelaya\'s arrival. Many of these are rural poor and indigenous from his popular strongholds in the Departments of Copan Intibuca, and Lempira. We also know that many bus loads of Z supporters are coming in from his home province of Olancho. Zelaya is not popular in Tegucigalpa, so the potential for confrontation is high. Hugo Llorens Ambassador US. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268 64'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2012 - C05762632.txt','Zelaya UpdateAs prelude I have been chasing Zelaya by phone all around the Mayflower Hotel. I have spoken with the Honduran PermRep, the Honduran FonMin, and the Venezuelen FonMin. Hector has spoken to Insulza. Everybody knows why we are calling. Zelaya is obviously trying to work out his position before he gets back to me. He is at breakfast meeting now with Argentine, Ecuadoran,and Paraguayan presidents, the UNGA president, the Vens, and Insulza. 65','Zelaya UpdateAs prelude I have been chasing Zelaya by phone all around the Mayflower Hotel. I have spoken with the Honduran PermRep, the Honduran FonMin, and the Venezuelen FonMin. Hector has spoken to Insulza. Everybody knows why we are calling. Zelaya is obviously trying to work out his position before he gets back to me. He is at breakfast meeting now with Argentine, Ecuadoran,and Paraguayan presidents, the UNGA president, the Vens, and Insulza. 65'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2013 - C05762634.txt','De factos ready to dealFyi We have heard that the de facto government will issue a statement today indicating that it is ready to negotiate a resolution to the Honduran crisis. 67','De factos ready to dealFyi We have heard that the de facto government will issue a statement today indicating that it is ready to negotiate a resolution to the Honduran crisis. 67'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2016 - C05762638.txt','Conference callOK. FYI -Micheletti just concluded a press conference offering to enter into dialogue. They invite the OAS to help, but are willing to have int\'l observers and other int\'l orgs. Michiletti also called for a peaceful solution and asked Presidents Ortega and Chavez specifically to desist interfering in the the internal matters of Honduras. M reported Nica troops on the border. Morales Jr, Considering Zelaya\'s late departure from Dulles (3 pm), I recommend we do our conference later rather than earlier. I suggest 9 pm. 68','Conference callOK. FYI -Micheletti just concluded a press conference offering to enter into dialogue. They invite the OAS to help, but are willing to have int\'l observers and other int\'l orgs. Michiletti also called for a peaceful solution and asked Presidents Ortega and Chavez specifically to desist interfering in the the internal matters of Honduras. M reported Nica troops on the border. Morales Jr, Considering Zelaya\'s late departure from Dulles (3 pm), I recommend we do our conference later rather than earlier. I suggest 9 pm. 68'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2017 - C05762640.txt','Time Window for S Meeting with Zelaya Tomorrow? Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #12 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 5 Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #11 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 4Fyi They are now saying that Zelaya doesn\'t want to travel tomorrow because wants to participate (remotely) in the burial ceremony on Monday for those who died in violence at the airport today. He said he will return to Washington on Tuesday in time to meet in the late afternoon. They are asking if it would be possible to have the meeting sometime on Tuesday late afternoon instead. Courtney She previously had indicated noon or later for a meeting Huma and Lona, Sorry for the late email, but Central America Office Director Christopher Webster just called me to inquire about a possible meeting between Zelaya and the Secretary tomorrow. He said they are trying to convince Zelaya to return from San Salvador to the U.S. and that A/S Shannon indicated the Secretary had said that she would be willing to meet with him tomorrow. They were wondering if they could give Zelaya a window of time for a meeting (see email below from DCM in Sal Salvador). Please advise. Thanks, Courtney The plan is for Hugo Martinez to pull Zelaya aside for me to be able to urge that he get to washdc for mtg with S tomorrow. Please tell me if there is a time window for that mtg. Tom Shannon sais earlier that it was in the afternoon. If you can find out whether Zelaya will be returning to Washington, that would be very helpful. Chris Thanks  Jacobs, Janice L Carter, Sharon Zelaya just landed in El SAlvador. Robert I Laidlaw, Philip G Llorens, Hugo Benning, Douglass R Cc: Managua POL SES-0 East, Kyle D (Managua) Managua, RSO - Officers Boyle, Kathleen L (Managua) Los Banos- Jardina, Michelle G (Managua) Pierre, Martial (Managua) Martz, Sara E (Managua) Harris, Lara K (Managua) Krzywda, David A (Managua) \'jesse.s.curtis \'donkachris Jacobs, Janice 1 Carter, Sharon (USAID/N/DMD) Blau, Robert I Jesse: Did the Nicaraguans indicate where Zelaya is headed? To San Salvador or back to Washington? I have copied Embassy San Salvador\'s Charge Bob Blau and Political Counselor Phil Laidlaw. I have also copied Ambassador Llorens and Tegucigalpa\'s Acting DCM Douglass Benning (Simon Henshaw is on leave). Thanks, Chris Looping other members of SITREP spam -- Managua understands that plane with ousted HOND President Zelaya left WDC at approx 1500 WDC time. Also understand that plane is expected in Managua at approx 1924 local. Understand that a separate plane with Argentine Pres Kirchner and Ecuadorian Pres. Correa also left WDC this afternoon en route to El Salvador. NEW INFORMATION About 45 minutes ago, Telesur had images of apparent pro-Zelaya supporters at the airport fence and trying to pull it down. Security forces inside the airport compound re-deployed to prevent a breach. It seems they did use white smoke or gas to deter protestor action. Telesur also reported that shots were fired into the assembled crowd and that one or two people were shot and killed (no names or confirmation). Images of ambulances in crowd were visible. It seems now that the fence has been breached and a handful of pro-Zelaya supporters move in and out of airport area to pick up rocks and retreat (there is open, clear area inside fence, possible construction). Security forces have taken up positions on tarmac, presumably to prevent further incursion. With respect to Micheleti assertion that NIC troops have mobilized near the border, our NIC contacts, both in GON and private citizens indicate that there has been NO/NO unusual NIC mil activity at border -- Las Manos or El Espino. However, as of 1900 Saturday, border contacts at El Espino report that HOND military reinforced its presence by about 70 personnel, who remain at El Espino. We were told this happened at Las Manos as well, but have not yet been able to confirm with our sources at that border location. Will continue to monitor and observe. 80','Time Window for S Meeting with Zelaya Tomorrow? Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #12 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 5 Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #11 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 4Fyi They are now saying that Zelaya doesn\'t want to travel tomorrow because wants to participate (remotely) in the burial ceremony on Monday for those who died in violence at the airport today. He said he will return to Washington on Tuesday in time to meet in the late afternoon. They are asking if it would be possible to have the meeting sometime on Tuesday late afternoon instead. Courtney She previously had indicated noon or later for a meeting Huma and Lona, Sorry for the late email, but Central America Office Director Christopher Webster just called me to inquire about a possible meeting between Zelaya and the Secretary tomorrow. He said they are trying to convince Zelaya to return from San Salvador to the U.S. and that A/S Shannon indicated the Secretary had said that she would be willing to meet with him tomorrow. They were wondering if they could give Zelaya a window of time for a meeting (see email below from DCM in Sal Salvador). Please advise. Thanks, Courtney The plan is for Hugo Martinez to pull Zelaya aside for me to be able to urge that he get to washdc for mtg with S tomorrow. Please tell me if there is a time window for that mtg. Tom Shannon sais earlier that it was in the afternoon. If you can find out whether Zelaya will be returning to Washington, that would be very helpful. Chris Thanks ; Jacobs, Janice L; Carter, Sharon Zelaya just landed in El SAlvador. Robert I; Laidlaw, Philip G; Llorens, Hugo; Benning, Douglass R Cc: Managua POL; SES-0; East, Kyle D (Managua); Managua, RSO - Officers; Boyle, Kathleen L (Managua); Los Banos- Jardina, Michelle G (Managua); Pierre, Martial (Managua); Martz, Sara E (Managua); Harris, Lara K (Managua); Krzywda, David A (Managua); \'jesse.s.curtis \'donkachris Jacobs, Janice 1; Carter, Sharon (USAID/N/DMD); Blau, Robert I Jesse: Did the Nicaraguans indicate where Zelaya is headed? To San Salvador or back to Washington? I have copied Embassy San Salvador\'s Charge Bob Blau and Political Counselor Phil Laidlaw. I have also copied Ambassador Llorens and Tegucigalpa\'s Acting DCM Douglass Benning (Simon Henshaw is on leave). Thanks, Chris Looping other members of SITREP spam -- Managua understands that plane with ousted HOND President Zelaya left WDC at approx 1500 WDC time. Also understand that plane is expected in Managua at approx 1924 local. Understand that a separate plane with Argentine Pres Kirchner and Ecuadorian Pres. Correa also left WDC this afternoon en route to El Salvador. NEW INFORMATION About 45 minutes ago, Telesur had images of apparent pro-Zelaya supporters at the airport fence and trying to pull it down. Security forces inside the airport compound re-deployed to prevent a breach. It seems they did use white smoke or gas to deter protestor action. Telesur also reported that shots were fired into the assembled crowd and that one or two people were shot and killed (no names or confirmation). Images of ambulances in crowd were visible. It seems now that the fence has been breached and a handful of pro-Zelaya supporters move in and out of airport area to pick up rocks and retreat (there is open, clear area inside fence, possible construction). Security forces have taken up positions on tarmac, presumably to prevent further incursion. With respect to Micheleti assertion that NIC troops have mobilized near the border, our NIC contacts, both in GON and private citizens indicate that there has been NO/NO unusual NIC mil activity at border -- Las Manos or El Espino. However, as of 1900 Saturday, border contacts at El Espino report that HOND military reinforced its presence by about 70 personnel, who remain at El Espino. We were told this happened at Las Manos as well, but have not yet been able to confirm with our sources at that border location. Will continue to monitor and observe. 80'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2032 - C05762661.txt','Colombian President Uribe would like to speak with the Secretary this eveningThese are notes from torn. Let me know if u are ok with ops connecting call. My guess is that he is calling about Honduras. He, like many other leaders with an interest in Central America, is worried that Honduras is slipping towards confrontation and violence. He probably does not think Insulza is up to the task. S should be aware that Arias is prepared to offer his services. I spoke with the Costa Rican FonMin, who said the de facto government has reached out to Arias, and that the Costa Ricans will be looking for a way to make the offer to Zelaya. Uribe knows Zelaya and has some influence. Uribe might want to talk with Arias and offer to help move Zelaya in the right direction. (Although Uribe and Zelaya come from different ends of the political spectrum, they are both ranchers and love horses, and this has created some comradeship.) Does she need specific points? Should I have her call u before she calls him? Colombian President Uribe has requested to speak with Secretary Clinton. His staff said he is available this evening, but they did not provide specific availabilities for tomorrow. Please advise. Regards, Peggy Peggy Walker Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/E5-0) (202) 647-1512 walkeroj@state.gov 98','Colombian President Uribe would like to speak with the Secretary this eveningThese are notes from torn. Let me know if u are ok with ops connecting call. My guess is that he is calling about Honduras. He, like many other leaders with an interest in Central America, is worried that Honduras is slipping towards confrontation and violence. He probably does not think Insulza is up to the task. S should be aware that Arias is prepared to offer his services. I spoke with the Costa Rican FonMin, who said the de facto government has reached out to Arias, and that the Costa Ricans will be looking for a way to make the offer to Zelaya. Uribe knows Zelaya and has some influence. Uribe might want to talk with Arias and offer to help move Zelaya in the right direction. (Although Uribe and Zelaya come from different ends of the political spectrum, they are both ranchers and love horses, and this has created some comradeship.) Does she need specific points? Should I have her call u before she calls him? Colombian President Uribe has requested to speak with Secretary Clinton. His staff said he is available this evening, but they did not provide specific availabilities for tomorrow. Please advise. Regards, Peggy Peggy Walker Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/E5-0) (202) 647-1512 walkeroj@state.gov 98'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2083 - C05762736.txt','Checking inIsabelle 7:30 Still working througn trip planning, Saudi still ott and Honduras still on tnougn tne discussions are still aismai. Anything I need to know? 56','Checking inIsabelle 7:30 Still working througn trip planning, Saudi still ott and Honduras still on tnougn tne discussions are still aismai. Anything I need to know? 56'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2193 - C05762889.txt','Any OAS News?We r tracking down cheryl. Will have a report in 30 min. Are we going to Honduras? 84','Any OAS News?We r tracking down cheryl. Will have a report in 30 min. Are we going to Honduras? 84'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2207 - C05762909.txt','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesAccording to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the President. U.S. Ambassador Llorens has received the same report in conversations with Zelaya\'s personal secretary. Embassy Tegucigalpa is convening their EAC. 91','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesAccording to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the President. U.S. Ambassador Llorens has received the same report in conversations with Zelaya\'s personal secretary. Embassy Tegucigalpa is convening their EAC. 91'),(6.693418392749772,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,2,'2223 - C05762947.txt','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesUpdate from tom I am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? According to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesUpdate from tom I am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? According to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the'),(6.693418392749772,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,2,'2225 - C05762955.txt','(Reuters) Micheletti speaks out about ZelayaTEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) Honduran interim President Micheletti told Reuters in an interview July 12 that ousted President Zelaya cannot return to power under any circumstance, but that Zelaya might be granted amnesty if he were to return quietly to Honduras to face justice. President Micheletti has promised elections on or before November 29. Amber M. Oliva Operations Specialist State Ops Center, S/ES-0 Ph: (202) 647-1512','(Reuters) Micheletti speaks out about ZelayaTEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) Honduran interim President Micheletti told Reuters in an interview July 12 that ousted President Zelaya cannot return to power under any circumstance, but that Zelaya might be granted amnesty if he were to return quietly to Honduras to face justice. President Micheletti has promised elections on or before November 29. Amber M. Oliva Operations Specialist State Ops Center, S/ES-0 Ph: (202) 647-1512'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2258 - C05763031.txt','Potus statement is outTHE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 28, 2009 Statement from President on the situation in Honduras I am deeply concerned by reports coming out of Honduras regarding the detention and expulsion of President Mel ? Zelaya. As the Organization of American States did on Friday, I call on all political and social actors in Honduras to respect democratic norms, the rule of law and the tenets of the Inter-American Democratic Charter. Any existing tensions and disputes must be resolved peacefully through dialogue free from any outside interference. ### nc','Potus statement is outTHE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 28, 2009 Statement from President on the situation in Honduras \"I am deeply concerned by reports coming out of Honduras regarding the detention and expulsion of President Mel ? Zelaya. As the Organization of American States did on Friday, I call on all political and social actors in Honduras to respect democratic norms, the rule of law and the tenets of the Inter-American Democratic Charter. Any existing tensions and disputes must be resolved peacefully through dialogue free from any outside interference.\" ### nc'),(6.693418392749772,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,2,'2268 - C05763053.txt','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesI am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San ? Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? 96','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesI am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San ? Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? 96'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2272 - C05763057.txt','HondurasFyi Thanks Craig ? we\'ll make sure S gets this report. Jake: S asked Tom and me in the hall this morning how we were doing on Honduras. We noted that we have been working behind the scenes to encourage both sides in Honduras to accept the Arias proposal and to support a confidence-building visit to Honduras by a group of trusted Central American foreign ministers to prepare the ground for an Arias deal, including Zelaya\'s return under the Arias framework. Today, Tom and I have been on the phone with the Centrals and others to continue this effort. One blip: Micheletti publicly backed away today from his positive comments yesterday about the Arias plan. We worked with the Panamanians to get this fixed and there are unconfirmed reports that M has corrected himself. Meanwhile, the OAS meeting today turned into a non-event ? just as we hoped. We want Arias out front. We will keep at it. Best, ck','HondurasFyi Thanks Craig ? we\'ll make sure S gets this report. Jake: S asked Tom and me in the hall this morning how we were doing on Honduras. We noted that we have been working behind the scenes to encourage both sides in Honduras to accept the Arias proposal and to support a confidence-building visit to Honduras by a group of trusted Central American foreign ministers to prepare the ground for an Arias deal, including Zelaya\'s return under the Arias framework. Today, Tom and I have been on the phone with the Centrals and others to continue this effort. One blip: Micheletti publicly backed away today from his positive comments yesterday about the Arias plan. We worked with the Panamanians to get this fixed and there are unconfirmed reports that M has corrected himself. Meanwhile, the OAS meeting today turned into a non-event ? just as we hoped. We want Arias out front. We will keep at it. Best, ck'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2294 - C05763096.txt','Spanish fmSpanish FM Moratinos has requested to speak with you today. Tom can give u verbal download but below are basic points. Let me know if u want us to set up call Points: - We condemn the effort to remove Zelaya from office. - We are working within the OAS and with our regional partners to resolve this situation quickly and in a manner that restores democratic order. - We appreciate the role Spain played in winning quick EU condemnation of the coup attempt. - Our work is not done. Rebuilding trust among competing political institutions and reducing polarization within Honduras will take a lot of work. We hope Spain will work with us and the OAS to ensure a restoration of democratic order that will allow Honduras to carry through with it electoral timetable (presidential vote scheduled for November) Note from torn: Aside from the statements issued by the President and the Secretary, we have been working in the OAS Permanent Council fashioning a consensus resolution mapping out a path forward, reaching out to regional partners ( I have spoken twice with Salvadoran President Funes, and our Ambassadors have been working with other Central American leaders), and working within Honduras to limit the damage to Honduras institutions.  1ro','Spanish fmSpanish FM Moratinos has requested to speak with you today. Tom can give u verbal download but below are basic points. Let me know if u want us to set up call Points: - We condemn the effort to remove Zelaya from office. - We are working within the OAS and with our regional partners to resolve this situation quickly and in a manner that restores democratic order. - We appreciate the role Spain played in winning quick EU condemnation of the coup attempt. - Our work is not done. Rebuilding trust among competing political institutions and reducing polarization within Honduras will take a lot of work. We hope Spain will work with us and the OAS to ensure a restoration of democratic order that will allow Honduras to carry through with it electoral timetable (presidential vote scheduled for November) Note from torn: Aside from the statements issued by the President and the Secretary, we have been working in the OAS Permanent Council fashioning a consensus resolution mapping out a path forward, reaching out to regional partners ( I have spoken twice with Salvadoran President Funes, and our Ambassadors have been working with other Central American leaders), and working within Honduras to limit the damage to Honduras institutions. ; 1ro'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2342 - C05763204.txt','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests. The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were afraid to sleep in their own homes. After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: \"Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests.\" The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were \"afraid to sleep in their own homes.\" After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2396 - C05763505.txt','8/11 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive but Unclassified New York City ? Jack raised the issue of a proposal from Senator Schumer to reimburse New York for the loss of property tax revenue on diplomatic residences. Jack said he would be glad to call Schumer about this, and would like to intervene before this becomes a public dispute. Merida Initiative ? Both Jack and Jim voiced misgivings over the current state of the Merida Initiative report needed for the release of the last 15 percent of the allocated resources. Jim noted that, in effect, this is a certification. He said that there is still insufficient transparency on the part of the Mexicans and that it is unclear that their proposal to try alleged military human rights violations in military courts covers the full range of potential transgressions. Jim said he would have a meeting later this morning to review with WHA, INL, H and others what needed to be added, but the goal is to turn it around as quickly as possible and ensure that we do not lose out on the 15 percent. Somalia ? Jack said that he had looked at the draft OFAC letter on humanitarian assistance to Somalia and thought it went about as far as possible in addressing the concerns of USAID, short of granting a license in advance for any actions that might inadvertently provide material support to terrorist groups. In essence, the OFAC letter tells AID that they do not need authorization to proceed as they plan. The concern is that USAID may not be fully satisfied and may try to re-litigate the issue. L was going to join AID in a meeting later today to discuss and would seek to persuade them to accept the answer they had received from OFAC. Colombia ? Jim voiced his displeasure over a cable from WHA on the proposed U.S.-Colombia Defense Cooperation Agreement. I can provide you more details on the high side if you want, but in essence he noted that the policy has not been fully thought out and that there needs to be a full policy review before we provide such guidance to the field. Honduras B5','8/11 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive but Unclassified New York City ? Jack raised the issue of a proposal from Senator Schumer to reimburse New York for the loss of property tax revenue on diplomatic residences. Jack said he would be glad to call Schumer about this, and would like to intervene before this becomes a public dispute. Merida Initiative ? Both Jack and Jim voiced misgivings over the current state of the Merida Initiative report needed for the release of the last 15 percent of the allocated resources. Jim noted that, in effect, this is a certification. He said that there is still insufficient transparency on the part of the Mexicans and that it is unclear that their proposal to try alleged military human rights violations in military courts covers the full range of potential transgressions. Jim said he would have a meeting later this morning to review with WHA, INL, H and others what needed to be added, but the goal is to turn it around as quickly as possible and ensure that we do not lose out on the 15 percent. Somalia ? Jack said that he had looked at the draft OFAC letter on humanitarian assistance to Somalia and thought it went about as far as possible in addressing the concerns of USAID, short of granting a license in advance for any actions that might inadvertently provide material support to terrorist groups. In essence, the OFAC letter tells AID that they do not need authorization to proceed as they plan. The concern is that USAID may not be fully satisfied and may try to re-litigate the issue. L was going to join AID in a meeting later today to discuss and would seek to persuade them to accept the answer they had received from OFAC. Colombia ? Jim voiced his displeasure over a cable from WHA on the proposed U.S.-Colombia Defense Cooperation Agreement. I can provide you more details on the high side if you want, but in essence he noted that the policy has not been fully thought out and that there needs to be a full policy review before we provide such guidance to the field. Honduras B5'),(10.040127589124658,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,3,'2400 - C05763568.txt','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s sessionFor sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras Recalling the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, the OAS Charter, and the Inter-American Democratic Charter Deeply concerned by the unconstitutional alteration of the democratic order, which has endangered security, democracy and rule of law, and jeopardized the safety of Honduran citizens and foreigners 111','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s sessionFor sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras; Recalling the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, the OAS Charter, and the Inter-American Democratic Charter; Deeply concerned by the unconstitutional alteration of the democratic order, which has endangered security, democracy and rule of law, and jeopardized the safety of Honduran citizens and foreigners; 111'),(10.040127589124658,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,3,'2401 - C05763570.txt','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s session Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s.sessionWhat does Jim say? Tom Shannon? Dan Restrepo? For sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S 113 Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras Recalling the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, the OAS Charter, and the Inter-American Democratic Charter Deeply concerned by the unconstitutional alteration of the democratic order, which has endangered security, democracy and rule of law, and jeopardized the safety of Honduran citizens and foreigners 1. Condemns the breaking of constitutional order in Honduras and the overthrow of the democratically elected President Don Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales, 114','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s session Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s.sessionWhat does Jim say? Tom Shannon? Dan Restrepo? For sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S 113 Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras; Recalling the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, the OAS Charter, and the Inter-American Democratic Charter; Deeply concerned by the unconstitutional alteration of the democratic order, which has endangered security, democracy and rule of law, and jeopardized the safety of Honduran citizens and foreigners; 1. Condemns the breaking of constitutional order in Honduras and the overthrow of the democratically elected President Don Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales, 114'),(6.693418392749772,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,2,'2402 - C05763571.txt','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s sessionZelaya\'s people. He is addressing the GA tomorrow. I am working it through with Tom and Dan and will send you final text in am. What does Jim say? Tom Shannon? Dan Restrepo? For sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras 117','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s sessionZelaya\'s people. He is addressing the GA tomorrow. I am working it through with Tom and Dan and will send you final text in am. What does Jim say? Tom Shannon? Dan Restrepo? For sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras; 117'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2404 - C05763576.txt','Honduran President Zelaya in the United States (SBU)USUN New York reports Honduran President Zelaya arrived in New Jersey on a private Venezuelan aircraft and will address the United Nations at 1100 EDT. 121','Honduran President Zelaya in the United States (SBU)USUN New York reports Honduran President Zelaya arrived in New Jersey on a private Venezuelan aircraft and will address the United Nations at 1100 EDT. 121'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2405 - C05763578.txt','Honduras interim govt sending mission to WashingtonTEGUCIGALPA, June 30 (Reuters) - An interim government set up after a military coup in Honduras said it will send a delegation of politicians, business leaders and lawyers to Washington on Wednesday for talks on the crisis. ? Roberto Micheletti, sworn in as caretaker president after leftist President Manuel Zelaya was toppled by the army on Sunday, announced the mission after Zelaya traveled to New York and Washington to address the United Nations and Organization of American States. Brian Himmelsteib Watch Officer S/ES-0 U.S. Department of State 202-647-1512 122','Honduras interim govt sending mission to WashingtonTEGUCIGALPA, June 30 (Reuters) - An interim government set up after a military coup in Honduras said it will send a delegation of politicians, business leaders and lawyers to Washington on Wednesday for talks on the crisis. ? Roberto Micheletti, sworn in as caretaker president after leftist President Manuel Zelaya was toppled by the army on Sunday, announced the mission after Zelaya traveled to New York and Washington to address the United Nations and Organization of American States. Brian Himmelsteib Watch Officer S/ES-0 U.S. Department of State 202-647-1512 122'),(10.040127589124658,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,3,'2471 - C05763806.txt','Meeting with Honduran de factosTo All: We spent about 90 minutes with the four de facto representatives. I invited them to make their points first (they often complain that people don\'t listen to them). They focused on the abuses Zelaya committed before June 28, pointing out that the San Jose Accord, while\'key to a solution, would not restore the institutional damage done to Honduras. I said that clearly the San Jose Accords were necessary but not sufficient to clean up all the broken crockery in Honduras. But they ARE necessary ? and urgent. Only by implementing the agreement can Hondurans repair the other damage with the support of the international community ? which is essential for the country\'s success. I then reviewed all the carrots and sticks we discussed this morning. I cited the Secretary in underscoring urgency. Other countries join us, I emphasized, in seeing the mixed messages coming out of Tegucigalpa as a deliberate delaying tactic designed to move the country toward elections without Zelaya. The United States and others are losing patience with these tactics and want to see solid commitment to the Accord now. The de factos acknowledged that the world perceives them as delaying and that they need to move quickly. I said they should commit publicly to the San Jose Accord when the OAS FMs are in Honduras next week. They said that made sense. Then they brought up another issue. The San Jose Accord grants political amnesty but not amnesty for other crimes. They can arrest Z for corruption as soon as he returns to the country. I pushed back hard, saying no one ? Arias, the OAS, the United States ? understands the San Jose Accord as leading to Z\'s immediate arrest. The understanding is that he would resume limited functions with a national unity cabinet until he hands over power to an elected successor. To say they will arrest Z is to ensure that he does not return, and thus the collapse of the Arias plan. They seemed to back off slightly, but this remains a problem. We are working already with other FMs and with Arias to make sure the de factos know this is a non-starter. I plan to call the de facto delegation chief back Wednesday to cite my conversations tonight with others in the region and urge him again to talk to Arias directly about this. Meanwhile, we are pocketing their promise to agree asap to the San Jose Accord. 53','Meeting with Honduran de factosTo All: We spent about 90 minutes with the four de facto representatives. I invited them to make their points first (they often complain that people don\'t listen to them). They focused on the abuses Zelaya committed before June 28, pointing out that the San Jose Accord, while\'key to a solution, would not restore the institutional damage done to Honduras. I said that clearly the San Jose Accords were necessary but not sufficient to clean up all the broken crockery in Honduras. But they ARE necessary ? and urgent. Only by implementing the agreement can Hondurans repair the other damage with the support of the international community ? which is essential for the country\'s success. I then reviewed all the carrots and sticks we discussed this morning. I cited the Secretary in underscoring urgency. Other countries join us, I emphasized, in seeing the mixed messages coming out of Tegucigalpa as a deliberate delaying tactic designed to move the country toward elections without Zelaya. The United States and others are losing patience with these tactics and want to see solid commitment to the Accord now. The de factos acknowledged that the world perceives them as delaying and that they need to move quickly. I said they should commit publicly to the San Jose Accord when the OAS FMs are in Honduras next week. They said that made sense. Then they brought up another issue. The San Jose Accord grants political amnesty but not amnesty for other crimes. They can arrest Z for corruption as soon as he returns to the country. I pushed back hard, saying no one ? Arias, the OAS, the United States ? understands the San Jose Accord as leading to Z\'s immediate arrest. The understanding is that he would resume limited functions with a national unity cabinet until he hands over power to an elected successor. To say they will arrest Z is to ensure that he does not return, and thus the collapse of the Arias plan. They seemed to back off slightly, but this remains a problem. We are working already with other FMs and with Arias to make sure the de factos know this is a non-starter. I plan to call the de facto delegation chief back Wednesday to cite my conversations tonight with others in the region and urge him again to talk to Arias directly about this. Meanwhile, we are pocketing their promise to agree asap to the San Jose Accord. 53'),(6.693418392749772,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,2,'2507 - C05763904.txt','HondurasTom shannon passed on the below points: The Honduran Armed Forces released a statement late last evening. It makes the following points: - The Armed Forces respect the Constitution and the laws and reaffirms its subordination to civil authority in conformity with law and obedience. - As an institution, the Armed Forces backs a solution to the crisis Honduras faces through a process of negotiation in the framework of the San Jose Accords. - Accordingly, we reiterate our unrestricted support for the results of the same, in accordance with the Constitution and laws. - The Armed Forces as an institution will continue to fulfill the missions given it to it by the Constitutions and the laws of Honduras.','HondurasTom shannon passed on the below points: The Honduran Armed Forces released a statement late last evening. It makes the following points: - The Armed Forces respect the Constitution and the laws and reaffirms its subordination to civil authority in conformity with law and obedience. - As an institution, the Armed Forces backs a solution to the crisis Honduras faces through a process of negotiation in the framework of the San Jose Accords. - Accordingly, we reiterate our unrestricted support for the results of the same, in accordance with the Constitution and laws. - The Armed Forces as an institution will continue to fulfill the missions given it to it by the Constitutions and the laws of Honduras.'),(6.693418392749772,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,2,'2526 - C05763950.txt','CODEL MackFyi Fyi on Amb. Llorens readout from CODEL Mack. Courtney Colleagues, Ambassador Llorens provided a readout of CODEL Mack\'s trip to Honduras. During the weekend trip, U.S. Representatives Mack and Bilbray met with several Honduran officials, including Micheletti, the Supreme Court president, and six presidential candidates. It is Ambassador Llorens\' opinion the CODEL was not helpful to the Obama Administration\'s goals in Honduras. The CODEL already has departed and is en route back to the United States. Thank you, Philip Roskamp Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512 311','CODEL MackFyi Fyi on Amb. Llorens readout from CODEL Mack. Courtney Colleagues, Ambassador Llorens provided a readout of CODEL Mack\'s trip to Honduras. During the weekend trip, U.S. Representatives Mack and Bilbray met with several Honduran officials, including Micheletti, the Supreme Court president, and six presidential candidates. It is Ambassador Llorens\' opinion the CODEL was not helpful to the Obama Administration\'s goals in Honduras. The CODEL already has departed and is en route back to the United States. Thank you, Philip Roskamp Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512 311'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2571 - C05764053.txt','HRC scorecardFyi Cheryl, Jake: Despite the nailbiting finale, the Human Rights Council reentry has been remarkably successful. The tally, with returns still coming in: 1. Goldstone-report deferred through extraordinary political work by all of you 2. Freedom of Expression--tonsensus--a landmark achievement in suggesting that there is indeed a universal understanding of freedom of expression that can cut across cultural lines 3. Honduras: consensus 4. Womens\' Equality-consensus 5. Human Security issues: US took forward leaning posture USG engaged across the board and got the results it wanted--5 for 5--plus appeared principled and balanced To be honest if we had gotten any 2 of these, I would have felt relieved. Instead we ran the table. There was a stunning performance by 10-DRL-L-AmEmbassy Geneva and various regional bureaus, particularly NEA and WHA and AF, as well as EUR. The State Department at its finest and multilateral diplomacy executed at a macro and micro level. Brimmer, Nossel, Posner all were outstanding as were our folks in Geneva. And this is in our first reengagement. It should get better as we gain more experience. Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520 202 647 9598 o KohHH@State.gov<mailto:KohHH@State.gov> Martin R. Flug Professor of International Law, Yale Law School (on leave),','HRC scorecardFyi Cheryl, Jake: Despite the nailbiting finale, the Human Rights Council reentry has been remarkably successful. The tally, with returns still coming in: 1. Goldstone-report deferred through extraordinary political work by all of you 2. Freedom of Expression--tonsensus--a landmark achievement in suggesting that there is indeed a universal understanding of freedom of expression that can cut across cultural lines 3. Honduras: consensus 4. Womens\' Equality-consensus 5. Human Security issues: US took forward leaning posture USG engaged across the board and got the results it wanted--5 for 5--plus appeared principled and balanced To be honest if we had gotten any 2 of these, I would have felt relieved. Instead we ran the table. There was a stunning performance by 10-DRL-L-AmEmbassy Geneva and various regional bureaus, particularly NEA and WHA and AF, as well as EUR. The State Department at its finest and multilateral diplomacy executed at a macro and micro level. Brimmer, Nossel, Posner all were outstanding as were our folks in Geneva. And this is in our first reengagement. It should get better as we gain more experience. Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520 202 647 9598 o KohHH@State.gov<mailto:KohHH@State.gov> Martin R. Flug Professor of International Law, Yale Law School (on leave),'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2709 - C05764301.txt','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.'),(6.693418392749772,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,2,'2736 - C05764360.txt','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree. A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word coup by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a coup d\'etat as a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group. So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for \"the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree.\" A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word \"coup\" by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a \"coup d\'etat\" as \"a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics; especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group.\" So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40'),(6.693418392749772,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,2,'2747 - C05764395.txt','Honduras: Quiet Talksfyi To All: Arturo Corrales, a de facto supporter with whom we have maintained contact, told our USOAS chief today that he has been in touch directly with Zelaya regarding a possible deal involving political amnesty, acceptance of most of the San Jose Accord, and mutually agreed upon political reforms. This effort builds upon Corrales meetings last week with the pro-Zelaya Honduran permrep at the UN. Pressed upon whether this was serious or simply a de facto effort to buy time and avoid further U.S. pressure, Corrales insisted that there was a real chance for a deal as early as Thursday. Caveat: We have encouraged Corrales to keep at it and stay in touch with us, but we have heard about similar soundings in the past that later went awry, so a healthy dose of skepticism is in order. The Secretary can sound out Zelaya about this tomorrow as she urges him to get serious about reaching a deal. ck 44','Honduras: Quiet Talksfyi To All: Arturo Corrales, a de facto supporter with whom we have maintained contact, told our USOAS chief today that he has been in touch directly with Zelaya regarding a possible deal involving political amnesty, acceptance of \"most\" of the San Jose Accord, and mutually agreed upon political reforms. This effort builds upon Corrales meetings last week with the pro-Zelaya Honduran permrep at the UN. Pressed upon whether this was serious or simply a de facto effort to buy time and avoid further U.S. pressure, Corrales insisted that there was a real chance for a deal as early as Thursday. Caveat: We have encouraged Corrales to keep at it and stay in touch with us, but we have heard about similar soundings in the past that later went awry, so a healthy dose of skepticism is in order. The Secretary can sound out Zelaya about this tomorrow as she urges him to get serious about reaching a deal. ck 44'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2769 - C05764445.txt','AmorimBrazilian fm asking to talk to you this afternoon about honduras. He prefers later in afternoon. We are getting a call sheet for you.','AmorimBrazilian fm asking to talk to you this afternoon about honduras. He prefers later in afternoon. We are getting a call sheet for you.'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2807 - C05764517.txt','08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non- 08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services inImmigrant Visa Services in Honduras Attachments: 090825 Honduras NIV suspension Statement.doc FYI Honduras For Immediate Release and Posting This email was sent by mooreic2@state.gov U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release August 25, 2009 2009/853 STATEMENT BY IAN KELLY, SPOKESMAN Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services in Honduras The OAS Foreign Ministers mission is in Honduras seeking support for the San Jose Accord, which would restore the democratic and constitutional order and resolve the political crisis in Honduras. In support of this mission and as a consequence of the de facto regime\'s reluctance to sign the San Jose Accord, the U.S. Department of State is conducting a full review of our visa policy in Honduras. As part of that review, we are suspending non-emergency, non-immigrant visa services in the consular section of our embassy in Honduras, effective August 26. We firmly believe a negotiated solution is the appropriate way forward and the San Jose Accord is the best solution. ###','08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non- 08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services inImmigrant Visa Services in Honduras Attachments: 090825 Honduras NIV suspension Statement.doc FYI Honduras For Immediate Release and Posting This email was sent by mooreic2@state.gov U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release August 25, 2009 2009/853 STATEMENT BY IAN KELLY, SPOKESMAN Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services in Honduras The OAS Foreign Ministers mission is in Honduras seeking support for the San Jose Accord, which would restore the democratic and constitutional order and resolve the political crisis in Honduras. In support of this mission and as a consequence of the de facto regime\'s reluctance to sign the San Jose Accord, the U.S. Department of State is conducting a full review of our visa policy in Honduras. As part of that review, we are suspending non-emergency, non-immigrant visa services in the consular section of our embassy in Honduras, effective August 26. We firmly believe a negotiated solution is the appropriate way forward and the San Jose Accord is the best solution. ###'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2816 - C05764529.txt','Wheels-Up for OAS Mission in Honduras at 1858 EasternFyi Embassy Tegucigalpa notes that USG air support for the mission was greatly appreciated by the ministers and  made us look really good. Charge\'s detailed readout on members\' meetings is attached. Gregory Macris, Senior Watch Officer','Wheels-Up for OAS Mission in Honduras at 1858 EasternFyi Embassy Tegucigalpa notes that USG air support for the mission was greatly appreciated by the ministers and \" made us look really good.\" Charge\'s detailed readout on members\' meetings is attached. Gregory Macris, Senior Watch Officer'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2817 - C05764530.txt','Wheels-Up for OAS Mission in Honduras at 1858 EasternWill call as I drive in about 20 min Can you talk? I\'ll be home until 10:30 when I start driving to the Hamptons. Fyi Embassy Tegucigalpa notes that USG air support for the mission was greatly appreciated by the ministers and  made us look really good. Charge\'s detailed readout on members\' meetings is attached. Gregory Macris, Senior Watch Officer 11c','Wheels-Up for OAS Mission in Honduras at 1858 EasternWill call as I drive in about 20 min Can you talk? I\'ll be home until 10:30 when I start driving to the Hamptons. Fyi Embassy Tegucigalpa notes that USG air support for the mission was greatly appreciated by the ministers and \" made us look really good.\" Charge\'s detailed readout on members\' meetings is attached. Gregory Macris, Senior Watch Officer 11c'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2828 - C05764544.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2831 - C05764547.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'292 - C05739905.txt','I am so sorryHillary: I\'m just boarding plane to Honduras and thinking of you especially with this painful tragedy in Libya. Warmest, Maria','I am so sorryHillary: I\'m just boarding plane to Honduras and thinking of you especially with this painful tragedy in Libya. Warmest, Maria'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2924 - C05764699.txt','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks; they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options; he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today; if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras; it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2927 - C05764703.txt','(AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIORALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIOR AIDE SENIOR AIDE SENIOR AIDE Colleagues: An update from Embassy Tegucigalpa. AIDE Ambassador Llorens just spoke to Zelaya. He is in Honduras, he would not say where. We have confirmed with local UN that he is not in their building as local radio is reporting. Zelaya asked for assistance in setting up talks with the regime. He asked that an OAS official come to the country. Simon Henshaw Deputy Chief of Mission US Embassy Tegucigalpa AIDE (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIOR AIDE','(AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIORALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIOR AIDE SENIOR AIDE SENIOR AIDE Colleagues: An update from Embassy Tegucigalpa. AIDE Ambassador Llorens just spoke to Zelaya. He is in Honduras, he would not say where. We have confirmed with local UN that he is not in their building as local radio is reporting. Zelaya asked for assistance in setting up talks with the regime. He asked that an OAS official come to the country. Simon Henshaw Deputy Chief of Mission US Embassy Tegucigalpa AIDE (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIOR AIDE'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2959 - C05764771.txt','9/22 Senior Staff and Regional Bureaus MeetingSENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSFIED UNESCO Vote ? In the subsequent meeting, 10 reported that There 1.4(D) B1  Mike Polt reported that six nominees are on deck to come up for a vote tonight ? Hormats, Posner, Feinstein (Poland), Jacobson (Canada), White (Norway) and Solomont (Spain). Hormats will attend the G-20 if confirmed.  Jim said that he had spoken to Senator DeMint about holds on Valenzuela and Shannon. DeMint did not say anything negative about either nominee, but will insist on a full floor discussion as the price of a vote. (He sees no prospect Zelaya will come back into power in Honduras.) H will follow up to see what more can be done to engage with DeMint on the substance of his concerns. Cheryl noted that if we are not going to make any additional movement soon, we should proceed to a floor vote. The issue then will be how much time DeMint demands. South Africa ? Pat reported that our embassy in Pretoria is closed today pending a beef-up in local security. They have taken other measures to increase security. Honduras  In Honduras, Pat noted that the mission is also closed and that, despite the proximity of our mission to the Brazilian things seem fine. I noted that there were reports this morning that police had fired tear gas to break up a demonstration. WHA reported in the subsequent meeting that we have urged the de facto regime to act with restraint and not use force. We are also waiting for a readout of a meeting between Zelaya\'s supporters and de facto regime members that took place last night. Jim indicated he wanted to call everyone together later to review our strategy going forward. OMB/Treasury Meeting is a proposal now to invalidate the whole election. Congressional Issues B5','9/22 Senior Staff and Regional Bureaus MeetingSENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSFIED UNESCO Vote ? In the subsequent meeting, 10 reported that There 1.4(D) B1  Mike Polt reported that six nominees are on deck to come up for a vote tonight ? Hormats, Posner, Feinstein (Poland), Jacobson (Canada), White (Norway) and Solomont (Spain). Hormats will attend the G-20 if confirmed.  Jim said that he had spoken to Senator DeMint about holds on Valenzuela and Shannon. DeMint did not say anything negative about either nominee, but will insist on a full floor discussion as the price of a vote. (He sees no prospect Zelaya will come back into power in Honduras.) H will follow up to see what more can be done to engage with DeMint on the substance of his concerns. Cheryl noted that if we are not going to make any additional movement soon, we should proceed to a floor vote. The issue then will be how much time DeMint demands. South Africa ? Pat reported that our embassy in Pretoria is closed today pending a beef-up in local security. They have taken other measures to increase security. Honduras  In Honduras, Pat noted that the mission is also closed and that, despite the proximity of our mission to the Brazilian things seem fine. I noted that there were reports this morning that police had fired tear gas to break up a demonstration. WHA reported in the subsequent meeting that we have urged the de facto regime to act with restraint and not use force. We are also waiting for a readout of a meeting between Zelaya\'s supporters and de facto regime members that took place last night. Jim indicated he wanted to call everyone together later to review our strategy going forward. OMB/Treasury Meeting is a proposal now to invalidate the whole election. Congressional Issues B5'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2974 - C05764804.txt','Regime Plan to Break-in to Brazilian EmbassyThis relates to a conversation I had with S. So far we seem to be ok regarding the Brazilian mission in Tegucigalpa. Tom/Dan/Craig: Regime DFM Marta Lorena Alvarado denied a few minutes on TV that the regime had any intention to entering the Brazilian Embassy to arrest Z. She accused Z supporters of spreading the rumors to create a climate of tension and uncertainly. This tracks with all of the information that we have been picking up from the HOAF, Supreme Court and the Attorney General\'s office. We\'ve made clear in all of our conversations with regime contacts they would face grave consequences if they violate the diplomatic sanctity of the Brazilian Embassy. I hate to agree with the regime, but on this one they may be right. The calls from regime contacts appear synchronized and are coming out of Managua, Guatemala, here in Tegucigalpa, as well as NYC. However, to be sure, we\'ve made a second round of calls. Both the Minister of Security and the Attorney General have again told us that the regime has no/no intention of entering the Brazilian Embassy. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268','Regime Plan to Break-in to Brazilian EmbassyThis relates to a conversation I had with S. So far we seem to be ok regarding the Brazilian mission in Tegucigalpa. Tom/Dan/Craig: Regime DFM Marta Lorena Alvarado denied a few minutes on TV that the regime had any intention to entering the Brazilian Embassy to arrest Z. She accused Z supporters of spreading the rumors to create a climate of tension and uncertainly. This tracks with all of the information that we have been picking up from the HOAF, Supreme Court and the Attorney General\'s office. We\'ve made clear in all of our conversations with regime contacts they would face \"grave consequences\" if they violate the diplomatic sanctity of the Brazilian Embassy. I hate to agree with the regime, but on this one they may be right. The calls from regime contacts appear synchronized and are coming out of Managua, Guatemala, here in Tegucigalpa, as well as NYC. However, to be sure, we\'ve made a second round of calls. Both the Minister of Security and the Attorney General have again told us that the regime has no/no intention of entering the Brazilian Embassy. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2977 - C05764807.txt','Honduras Military Coup DecisionINTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for specified legal prohibitions on assistance. Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be candidate countries but for legal prohibitions that prohibit assistance. The report would also provide an explanation of the legal prohibition (in fact, other coup restricted countries, such as Cote d\'Ivoire, Madagascar, Mauritania, and Sudan, are on the prohibited list and section 7008 is explicitly mentioned). The list must be approved by the Board of the MCC, of which the Secretary is the chair, and is due on 9/10. It is our understanding that an action memo will be presented to the Secretary, perhaps as early as next week, so that she can approve submission of the report. The action memo will require the Secretary to decide whether Honduras is a country without a specified legal prohibition or whether such a prohibition has in fact attached. Department Legal Practice 296','Honduras Military Coup DecisionINTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for \"specified legal prohibitions on assistance.\" Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be candidate countries but for legal prohibitions that prohibit assistance. The report would also provide an explanation of the legal prohibition (in fact, other coup restricted countries, such as Cote d\'Ivoire, Madagascar, Mauritania, and Sudan, are on the prohibited list and section 7008 is explicitly mentioned). The list must be approved by the Board of the MCC, of which the Secretary is the chair, and is due on 9/10. It is our understanding that an action memo will be presented to the Secretary, perhaps as early as next week, so that she can approve submission of the report. The action memo will require the Secretary to decide whether Honduras is a country without a \"specified legal prohibition\" or whether such a prohibition has in fact attached. Department Legal Practice 296'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2988 - C05764830.txt','SpanishFm moratinos just called for you. Wants to talk about honduras. I\'m tracking down torn for an update for you.','SpanishFm moratinos just called for you. Wants to talk about honduras. I\'m tracking down torn for an update for you.'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2989 - C05764831.txt','SpanishTom needs to update you before you talk to moratinos. So will connect torn to house, and then moratinos after? Ok? Ok. Fm moratinos just called for you. Wants to talk about honduras. I\'m tracking down torn for an update for you.','SpanishTom needs to update you before you talk to moratinos. So will connect torn to house, and then moratinos after? Ok? Ok. Fm moratinos just called for you. Wants to talk about honduras. I\'m tracking down torn for an update for you.'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'2994 - C05764843.txt','Honduras Military Coup DecisionWill call you around 3pm Ok--i should be free after 2. PIs email when you want to talk. See b/I - will call you later today to discuss my convs on this matter INTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research/ 306','Honduras Military Coup DecisionWill call you around 3pm Ok--i should be free after 2. PIs email when you want to talk. See b/I - will call you later today to discuss my convs on this matter INTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research/ 306'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'3034 - C05764909.txt','Call from AriasFyi B6 Kelly, Craig A Webster, Christopher W I just received a call from Arias. He expressed his appreciation for everything the US had done in support of democracy in Honduras. He said the recent tough messages by Insulza, OAS Ambassadors and USG officials. strengthened by US sanctions, was having an impact on the M regime. He praised our decision to close the consulate and urged that we also move to take away tourist and business visas from key regime members and supporters. I told him we were working on implementing the visa and other measures which I expected could be announced soon. Arias was critical of Z saying his recent public statements continued to be unhelpful. He described Z\'s statement advocating the death penalty (presumably to apply to his political enemies) and asking for the extension of his term in office as disastrous. He said that Insulza had made the right call by not allowing Z to address the OASGA. We agreed the influence of FM Rodas over Z was highly negative, I told Arias I would be back in Honduras tomorrow and planned in the coming days to press influential political, business and civil society and urge support for the immediate signing of the Si Accord. Arias and I agreed to stay in close touch in the coming days. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa 329','Call from AriasFyi B6 Kelly, Craig A; Webster, Christopher W; I just received a call from Arias. He expressed his appreciation for everything the US had done in support of democracy in Honduras. He said the recent tough messages by Insulza, OAS Ambassadors and USG officials. strengthened by US sanctions, was having an impact on the M regime. He praised our decision to close the consulate and urged that we also move to take away tourist and business visas from key regime members and supporters. I told him we were working on implementing the visa and other measures which I expected could be announced soon. Arias was critical of Z saying his recent public statements continued to be unhelpful. He described Z\'s statement advocating the death penalty (presumably to apply to his political enemies) and asking for the extension of his term in office as \"disastrous\". He said that Insulza had made the right call by not allowing Z to address the OASGA. We agreed the influence of FM Rodas over Z was highly negative, I told Arias I would be back in Honduras tomorrow and planned in the coming days to press influential political, business and civil society and urge support for the immediate signing of the Si Accord. Arias and I agreed to stay in close touch in the coming days. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa 329'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'3035 - C05764911.txt','Honduras: Maybe, maybeFyi Attached is from Lew Amselem, our rep to OAS. He gives a readout of his conversation today with Arias Accord negotiator Jon Biehl. Some nice comments about S from Biehi and Arias. I will forward another note from Hugo Llorens with similar message. Best, ck','Honduras: Maybe, maybeFyi Attached is from Lew Amselem, our rep to OAS. He gives a readout of his conversation today with Arias Accord negotiator Jon Biehl. Some nice comments about S from Biehi and Arias. I will forward another note from Hugo Llorens with similar message. Best, ck'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'3076 - C05764973.txt','Shannon & Valenzuela -- DeMint Staff MtgFyi Cheryl, Rich and I met this morning with Chris Socha, Senator DeMint\'s foreign policy staffer. We took the opportunity to discuss the nominations of Tom Shannon and Arturo Valenzuela. As you know, DeMint has been very outspoken regarding Zelaya\'s ouster in Honduras. With respect to Tom, it appears as though little has changed - DeMint still appears to be insisting on some amount of floor debate followed by a roll call vote on the nomination. How much time and when is still something that needs to be worked out. We\'ve been following up on our end, but the DeMint camp has slow walked things a bit. We expect to come to some agreement when the Senate reconvenes. Arturo\'s nomination is in a different posture. As we approached the Senate\'s August recess, there appeared to be some loosening of DeMint\'s hold on him. After speaking with DeMint\'s staff, we\'re still hopeful that we could get Arturo confirmed by either voice vote or by unanimous consent when the Senate returns. However, Chris warned that DeMint is monitoring closely the Administration\'s position with regards to sanctions. He warned that if a coup determination is made and new sanctions levied, this could very well have an adverse impact on how Arturo\'s nomination moves forward. We wanted to alert you to this latter point because we understand a determination from L could be coming down shortly. DeMint\'s staffer explained that the Senator would welcome a call from either S or Deputy Steinberg, and he thought a call could go a long way to freeing up Arturo\'s nomination. We\'re preparing a call sheet for Deputy Steinberg. Thanks. Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary for Senate Affairs Bureau of Legislative Affairs U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2645 rodriguezme@state.gov 412','Shannon & Valenzuela -- DeMint Staff MtgFyi Cheryl, Rich and I met this morning with Chris Socha, Senator DeMint\'s foreign policy staffer. We took the opportunity to discuss the nominations of Tom Shannon and Arturo Valenzuela. As you know, DeMint has been very outspoken regarding Zelaya\'s ouster in Honduras. With respect to Tom, it appears as though little has changed - DeMint still appears to be insisting on some amount of floor debate followed by a roll call vote on the nomination. How much time and when is still something that needs to be worked out. We\'ve been following up on our end, but the DeMint camp has slow walked things a bit. We expect to come to some agreement when the Senate reconvenes. Arturo\'s nomination is in a different posture. As we approached the Senate\'s August recess, there appeared to be some loosening of DeMint\'s hold on him. After speaking with DeMint\'s staff, we\'re still hopeful that we could get Arturo confirmed by either voice vote or by unanimous consent when the Senate returns. However, Chris warned that DeMint is monitoring closely the Administration\'s position with regards to sanctions. He warned that if a coup determination is made and new sanctions levied, this could very well have an adverse impact on how Arturo\'s nomination moves forward. We wanted to alert you to this latter point because we understand a determination from L could be coming down shortly. DeMint\'s staffer explained that the Senator would welcome a call from either S or Deputy Steinberg, and he thought a call could go a long way to freeing up Arturo\'s nomination. We\'re preparing a call sheet for Deputy Steinberg. Thanks. Miguel E. Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary for Senate Affairs Bureau of Legislative Affairs U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2645 rodriguezme@state.gov 412'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'3133 - C05765071.txt','Hilda SolisTom and Craig-- I spoke w Secretary Solis and thanked her for going to Honduras. She is eager for your briefing and advice when you meet w her today. And it is very important that Craig is going w her to guide her thru this process. Oscar Arias told me he is very worried about whether the agreement will be implemented and is meeting w the leading Presidential candidate this week to urge that he produce his party\'s 55 votes for restitution. I also spoke w Insulza who is focussed on the elections which I told him we would fully support. Is there more we should be doing? Again, thanks for all your great work and good luck in the effort to get this across the finish line. Best, HRC','Hilda SolisTom and Craig-- I spoke w Secretary Solis and thanked her for going to Honduras. She is eager for your briefing and advice when you meet w her today. And it is very important that Craig is going w her to guide her thru this process. Oscar Arias told me he is very worried about whether the agreement will be implemented and is meeting w the leading Presidential candidate this week to urge that he produce his party\'s 55 votes for restitution. I also spoke w Insulza who is focussed on the elections which I told him we would fully support. Is there more we should be doing? Again, thanks for all your great work and good luck in the effort to get this across the finish line. Best, HRC'),(6.693418392749772,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,2,'3146 - C05765102.txt','Hilda SolisAm sure u saw but just in case Not sure if S saw this. My response to her note to me yesterday. Madame Secretary: Thank you for reaching out to Secretary Solis and convincing her to join the Verification Commission. She and Ricardo Lagos will make for a very high profile and effective international component of the Commission. We will meet with her this morning at 10 am to brief her for Tuesday\'s journey to Honduras. At this point, it appears we have a military aircraft available. The plan is for the U.S. Delegation to depart D.C., stop in Miami to pick up Ricardo Lagos, and arrive in Tegucigalpa together. We think this will send a powerful message to Hondurans and leave no doubt about our commitment to seeing this process through to a successful conclusion. You should be aware that Ambassador Hugo Llorens is under public assault. The Wall Street Journal dedicates its America\'s column this morning to attacking him and calling for his removal. Last Friday, Representative Connie Mack did Tom and Craig-- I spoke w Secretary Solis and thanked her for going to Honduras. She is eager for your briefing and advice when you meet w her today. And it is very important that Craig is going w her to guide her thru this process. Oscar Arias told me he is very worried about whether the agreement will be implemented and is meeting w the leading Presidential candidate this week to urge that he produce his party\'s 55 votes for restitution. I also spoke w Insulza who is focussed on the elections which I told him we would fully support. Is there more we should be doing? Again, thanks for all your great work and good luck in the effort to get this across the finish line. Best, HRC','Hilda SolisAm sure u saw but just in case Not sure if S saw this. My response to her note to me yesterday. Madame Secretary: Thank you for reaching out to Secretary Solis and convincing her to join the Verification Commission. She and Ricardo Lagos will make for a very high profile and effective international component of the Commission. We will meet with her this morning at 10 am to brief her for Tuesday\'s journey to Honduras. At this point, it appears we have a military aircraft available. The plan is for the U.S. Delegation to depart D.C., stop in Miami to pick up Ricardo Lagos, and arrive in Tegucigalpa together. We think this will send a powerful message to Hondurans and leave no doubt about our commitment to seeing this process through to a successful conclusion. You should be aware that Ambassador Hugo Llorens is under public assault. The Wall Street Journal dedicates its America\'s column this morning to attacking him and calling for his removal. Last Friday, Representative Connie Mack did Tom and Craig-- I spoke w Secretary Solis and thanked her for going to Honduras. She is eager for your briefing and advice when you meet w her today. And it is very important that Craig is going w her to guide her thru this process. Oscar Arias told me he is very worried about whether the agreement will be implemented and is meeting w the leading Presidential candidate this week to urge that he produce his party\'s 55 votes for restitution. I also spoke w Insulza who is focussed on the elections which I told him we would fully support. Is there more we should be doing? Again, thanks for all your great work and good luck in the effort to get this across the finish line. Best, HRC'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'3172 - C05765218.txt','(Reuters) Zelaya says pact to end Honduran crisis has failedTEGUCIGALPA - Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said an accord to end a political crisis has failed after de 1 facto leader Roberto Micheletti announced he would form a new cabinet without Zelaya. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(Reuters) Zelaya says pact to end Honduran crisis has failedTEGUCIGALPA - Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said an accord to end a political crisis has failed after de 1 facto leader Roberto Micheletti announced he would form a new cabinet without Zelaya. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'3174 - C05765220.txt','(Reuters) Zelaya says pact to end Honduran crisis has failedI will forward Hugo\'s latest note. As Monty Python would say, It\'s not dead yet. Big fight over forming national unity government. Both sides taking maximalist positions, and our friends in the region are not helping. Rio Group statement emboldened Zelaya and caused the de factos to dig in. We might need S and Secretary Solis to call Zelaya and convince him to participate in forming the unity government. Update? TEGUCIGALPA - Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said an accord to end a political crisis has failed after de facto leader Roberto Micheletti announced he would form a new cabinet without Zelaya. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(Reuters) Zelaya says pact to end Honduran crisis has failedI will forward Hugo\'s latest note. As Monty Python would say, \"It\'s not dead yet.\" Big fight over forming national unity government. Both sides taking maximalist positions, and our friends in the region are not helping. Rio Group statement emboldened Zelaya and caused the de factos to dig in. We might need S and Secretary Solis to call Zelaya and convince him to participate in forming the unity government. Update? TEGUCIGALPA - Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said an accord to end a political crisis has failed after de facto leader Roberto Micheletti announced he would form a new cabinet without Zelaya. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(10.040127589124658,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,3,'3176 - C05765224.txt','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'3187 - C05765283.txt','Honduran Congress will rule on Zelaya after voteTEGUCIGALPA (AP) -The leader of the Honduran Congress said lawmakers would not decide whether to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya until after the November 29 presidential elections. Congressional president Jose Alfredo Saavedra said lawmakers would vote December 2 on whether Zelaya should return to the presidency. The decision raises questions about whether the international community would recognize the outcome of the elections. Several countries have warned they would not recognize the vote unless Zelaya is restored beforehand. The United States has not ruled out restoring diplomatic ties with a newly elected Honduran government even if Zelaya remains out of power through the vote.','Honduran Congress will rule on Zelaya after voteTEGUCIGALPA (AP) -The leader of the Honduran Congress said lawmakers would not decide whether to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya until after the November 29 presidential elections. Congressional president Jose Alfredo Saavedra said lawmakers would vote December 2 on whether Zelaya should return to the presidency. The decision raises questions about whether the international community would recognize the outcome of the elections. Several countries have warned they would not recognize the vote unless Zelaya is restored beforehand. The United States has not ruled out restoring diplomatic ties with a newly elected Honduran government even if Zelaya remains out of power through the vote.'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'3192 - C05765313.txt','Micheletti Step-Aside?To All: Yesterday, when I left Tegucigalpa, we used the departure to put more pressure on M. I called a top M aide and said I was leaving, and that if my message in Washington was that M refused to help us help him, we would have to take our own steps to make clear our position on Honduras. (They assume that means visas stay revoked and more could be pulled.) We preferred to achieve our objectives through a patriotic gesture on M\'s part (a step-aside) but we have to protect our principles and our interests in the region. Washington would be very disappointed that M refused to cooperate with the country that has done the most to promote support for the October 30 Accord and promote support for elections in his country. Moreover, M would be passing up a chance to go down in history as a statesman as opposed the man who launched a coup. Last night the aide called Hugo to say that M had considered this again and was sensitive to our arguments. He had decided to make a speech today (November 19) to announce that he as absenting himself for the days preceding the election through December 2 ?the date of the vote on Z\'s restitution in the Congress. The latter is a significant date, because if Z wins the vote, M is gone, and if Z loses the vote, M has no reason to stay to keep Z out. M will leave the country in the control of a sort of executive council. This afternoon M\'s staff shared with us the draft of a speech that M plans to make tonight at 7:00 pm EST (6:00 pm in Honduras). We have been suggesting edits to the text, which M has accepted. This is Honduras, so we will wait to see what happens at 7:00 pm. If M goes through with it, we will launch calls to key countries to urged them to recognize that the situation on the ground has changed enough to allow more vigorous support for elections. Zelaya and ALBA will say this is not enough, but we will work on countries that matter. Best, ck SBU','Micheletti Step-Aside?To All: Yesterday, when I left Tegucigalpa, we used the departure to put more pressure on M. I called a top M aide and said I was leaving, and that if my message in Washington was that M refused to help us help him, we would have to take our own steps to make clear our position on Honduras. (They assume that means visas stay revoked and more could be pulled.) We preferred to achieve our objectives through a patriotic gesture on M\'s part (a step-aside) but we have to protect our principles and our interests in the region. Washington would be very disappointed that M refused to cooperate with the country that has done the most to promote support for the October 30 Accord and promote support for elections in his country. Moreover, M would be passing up a chance to go down in history as a statesman as opposed the man who launched a coup. Last night the aide called Hugo to say that M had considered this again and was sensitive to our arguments. He had decided to make a speech today (November 19) to announce that he as \"absenting himself\" for the days preceding the election through December 2 ?the date of the vote on Z\'s restitution in the Congress. The latter is a significant date, because if Z wins the vote, M is gone, and if Z loses the vote, M has no reason to stay to keep Z out. M will leave the country in the control of a sort of executive council. This afternoon M\'s staff shared with us the draft of a speech that M plans to make tonight at 7:00 pm EST (6:00 pm in Honduras). We have been suggesting edits to the text, which M has accepted. This is Honduras, so we will wait to see what happens at 7:00 pm. If M goes through with it, we will launch calls to key countries to urged them to recognize that the situation on the ground has changed enough to allow more vigorous support for elections. Zelaya and ALBA will say this is not enough, but we will work on countries that matter. Best, ck SBU'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'3193 - C05765321.txt','They\'re torturing me, Zelaya claimsBY FRANCES ROBLES froblesaMiamiHerald.com It\'s been 89 days since Manuel Zelaya was booted from power. He\'s sleeping on chairs, and he claims his throat is sore from toxic gases and Israeli mercenaries are torturing him with high-frequency radiation. We are being threatened with death, he said in an interview with The Miami Herald, adding that mercenaries were likely to storm the embassy where he has been holed up since Monday and assassinate him. I prefer to march on my feet than to live on my knees before a military dictatorship, Zelaya said in a series of back-to-back interviews. Zelaya was deposed at gunpoint on June 28 and slipped back into his country on Monday, just two days before he was scheduled to speak before the United Nations. He sought refuge at the Brazilian Embassy, where Zelaya said he is being subjected to toxic gases and radiation that alter his physical and mental state. Witnesses said that for a short time Tuesday morning, soldiers used a device that looked like a large satellite dish to emit a loud shrill noise. Honduran police spokesman Orlin Cerrato said he knew nothing of any radiation devices being used against the former president. He says there are mercenaries against him? Using some kind of apparatus? Cerrato said. No, no, no, no. Sincerely: no. The only elements surrounding that embassy are police and military, and they have no such apparatus.','They\'re torturing me, Zelaya claimsBY FRANCES ROBLES froblesaMiamiHerald.com It\'s been 89 days since Manuel Zelaya was booted from power. He\'s sleeping on chairs, and he claims his throat is sore from toxic gases and \"Israeli mercenaries\" are torturing him with high-frequency radiation. \"We are being threatened with death,\" he said in an interview with The Miami Herald, adding that mercenaries were likely to storm the embassy where he has been holed up since Monday and assassinate him. \"I prefer to march on my feet than to live on my knees before a military dictatorship,\" Zelaya said in a series of back-to-back interviews. Zelaya was deposed at gunpoint on June 28 and slipped back into his country on Monday, just two days before he was scheduled to speak before the United Nations. He sought refuge at the Brazilian Embassy, where Zelaya said he is being subjected to toxic gases and radiation that alter his physical and mental state. Witnesses said that for a short time Tuesday morning, soldiers used a device that looked like a large satellite dish to emit a loud shrill noise. Honduran police spokesman Orlin Cerrato said he knew nothing of any radiation devices being used against the former president. \"He says there are mercenaries against him? Using some kind of apparatus?\" Cerrato said. \"No, no, no, no. Sincerely: no. The only elements surrounding that embassy are police and military, and they have no such apparatus.\"'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'3214 - C05765613.txt','Pushing ZelayaFYI. Craig is on his way to Honduras now. Craig,','Pushing ZelayaFYI. Craig is on his way to Honduras now. Craig,'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'3228 - C05765670.txt','Michelletti updateB6 To All: Friday evening Hugo and I began picking up from de facto sources that M was about to enter a meeting with supporters and that some of the hardliners were making yet another attempt to dissuade M from taking a leave of absence. We immediately phoned contacts close to M and warned that if M reneged, we would launch a massive round of visa revocations, to include families. A couple hours later, sources began to report that M had decided definitively to step aside as announced. Former President Maduro played a key role in persuading M to keep his promise. Later, Panamanian VP/FM Varela called me to say he had heard from his private sector contacts in Honduras that M had ratified the decision to take a leave of absence. We will stay on top of this until M actually leaves. ck','Michelletti updateB6 To All: Friday evening Hugo and I began picking up from de facto sources that M was about to enter a meeting with supporters and that some of the hardliners were making yet another attempt to dissuade M from taking a leave of absence. We immediately phoned contacts close to M and warned that if M reneged, we would launch a massive round of visa revocations, to include families. A couple hours later, sources began to report that M had decided definitively to step aside as announced. Former President Maduro played a key role in persuading M to keep his promise. Later, Panamanian VP/FM Varela called me to say he had heard from his private sector contacts in Honduras that M had \"ratified\" the decision to take a leave of absence. We will stay on top of this until M actually leaves. ck'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'3269 - C05765744.txt','UpdateHuma/Jake: Just got further updates from a de facto rep and Amb Llorens. The de facto authorities have decided to turn this exercise into a sort of loya girga to get buy-in for M\'s departure. This evening the discussions included religious groups and business leaders. Tomorrow government officials and others. My de facto contact says results tonight were good although it was not easy for many to accept the logic behind M\'s exit. He said the US once again has been the catalyst for movement in Honduras. Thinking is now for a Monday announcement. We\'ll stay on it and update you. ck','UpdateHuma/Jake: Just got further updates from a de facto rep and Amb Llorens. The de facto authorities have decided to turn this exercise into a sort of loya girga to get buy-in for M\'s departure. This evening the discussions included religious groups and business leaders. Tomorrow government officials and others. My de facto contact says results tonight were good although it was not easy for many to accept the logic behind M\'s exit. He said the US once again has been the catalyst for movement in Honduras. Thinking is now for a Monday announcement. We\'ll stay on it and update you. ck'),(6.693418392749772,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,2,'3274 - C05765762.txt','Last thoughtsI want to thank all three of you for the tremendous support you have given me and WHA since the beginning of the Obama Administration. I am especially grateful to the Secretary for the confidence she has shown in me, and her willingness to make me part of her team. I consider this an enormous honor and I hope that I have met her expectations. I look forward to continuing to be part of her team from Brazil. I am preparing a Last Thoughts paper for the Secretary, which will look back over the past ten months, identify accomplishments, and point toward what I think needs to come next. I will share this paper with Arturo. Regarding Honduras, Craig did heroic work there this week, and we are moving toward a potentially big step by Micheletti that would open space for many of our allies to support the elections. As we move forward, it is important to note that the solution to the crisis is becoming more and more Honduran with each step in the process. This is a good thing, because it increases the chances that the resolution will be peaceful, enduring, and a platform for the political reforms that must come next. It is worth highlighting that the Secretary, through her outreach to both sides and her clear commitment to the future of Honduran democracy, has positioned us as an honest broker in this dispute. The only honest broker. Everyone one else in this drama -- from Insulza to the Brazilians to the Albinos -- has other agendas and motives in play. In this regard, we are the only hope of the Honduran people. The internal dialogue taking place, within the de facto regime, among its supporters, and between the Micheletti and Zelaya camps, is the product of our engagement. No one else could have done this. I urge that you keep this in mind as we move forward and as we consider how we will support the November 29 elections. Finally, I leave behind a great Bureau. I believe it is the best in the State Department. Craig and the other DASes are superb, and I believe we have an extraordinary cadre of Ambassadors. This is a huge resource for the Secretary and the President. Use it. Again, my deepest thanks to you and the Secretary.','Last thoughtsI want to thank all three of you for the tremendous support you have given me and WHA since the beginning of the Obama Administration. I am especially grateful to the Secretary for the confidence she has shown in me, and her willingness to make me part of her team. I consider this an enormous honor and I hope that I have met her expectations. I look forward to continuing to be part of her team from Brazil. I am preparing a \"Last Thoughts\" paper for the Secretary, which will look back over the past ten months, identify accomplishments, and point toward what I think needs to come next. I will share this paper with Arturo. Regarding Honduras, Craig did heroic work there this week, and we are moving toward a potentially big step by Micheletti that would open space for many of our allies to support the elections. As we move forward, it is important to note that the solution to the crisis is becoming more and more Honduran with each step in the process. This is a good thing, because it increases the chances that the resolution will be peaceful, enduring, and a platform for the political reforms that must come next. It is worth highlighting that the Secretary, through her outreach to both sides and her clear commitment to the future of Honduran democracy, has positioned us as an honest broker in this dispute. The only honest broker. Everyone one else in this drama -- from Insulza to the Brazilians to the Albinos -- has other agendas and motives in play. In this regard, we are the only hope of the Honduran people. The internal dialogue taking place, within the de facto regime, among its supporters, and between the Micheletti and Zelaya camps, is the product of our engagement. No one else could have done this. I urge that you keep this in mind as we move forward and as we consider how we will support the November 29 elections. Finally, I leave behind a great Bureau. I believe it is the best in the State Department. Craig and the other DASes are superb, and I believe we have an extraordinary cadre of Ambassadors. This is a huge resource for the Secretary and the President. Use it. Again, my deepest thanks to you and the Secretary.'),(6.693418392749772,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,2,'3277 - C05765766.txt','Honduras Update Sat 10:00 pm ESTTo All: The de facto authorities\' consultations continued today -- with government agencies, Congress and judicial branch. The meetings just wrapped up. Our sources tell us the process is moving forward and will result in a series of measures Mon-Wed: some govt resignations and replacements possible announcement of Dec 2 or 3 for Congressional action on Z issue M step aside. We have reiterated that latter is crucial for our diplomacy to boost election support. The de factos say the M speech announcing that is being drafted. De facto negotiators say the military played a useful role today in pushing the process forward. Amb Llorens notes that while the de facto consultations may look like a stall, the tendency to seek this sort of buy-in is one reason Honduras historically has been more peaceful than its neighors. While our role on the most sensitive issue is not known outside of very few people, the impression is growing in the country and among careful observers in region that something is happening. Insulza told Arturo today that he wants to find a pragmatic way forward and could use a fig leaf. We hope to produce something more than that. Z\'s negotiators are aware something is moving and appear keen to get back in the game, but Z has them on a tight leash and refuses to play. If things go well in next few days, we will ask S should call Z to encourage him back to the table. We are in constant touch with the de factos to help keep this on track. While most Hondurans want to move on, there is still a great deal of polarization that makes progress complicated. Best, ck','Honduras Update Sat 10:00 pm ESTTo All: The de facto authorities\' consultations continued today -- with government agencies, Congress and judicial branch. The meetings just wrapped up. Our sources tell us the process is moving forward and will result in a series of measures Mon-Wed: some govt resignations and replacements; possible announcement of Dec 2 or 3 for Congressional action on Z issue; M \"step aside.\" We have reiterated that latter is crucial for our diplomacy to boost election support. The de factos say the M speech announcing that is being drafted. De facto negotiators say the military played a useful role today in pushing the process forward. Amb Llorens notes that while the de facto consultations may look like a stall, the tendency to seek this sort of buy-in is one reason Honduras historically has been more peaceful than its neighors. While our role on the most sensitive issue is not known outside of very few people, the impression is growing in the country and among careful observers in region that something is happening. Insulza told Arturo today that he wants to find a pragmatic way forward and could use a fig leaf. We hope to produce something more than that. Z\'s negotiators are aware something is moving and appear keen to get back in the game, but Z has them on a tight leash and refuses to play. If things go well in next few days, we will ask S should call Z to encourage him back to the table. We are in constant touch with the de factos to help keep this on track. While most Hondurans want to move on, there is still a great deal of polarization that makes progress complicated. Best, ck'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'3292 - C05765792.txt','Honduras Update Nov 16 11:00 pm ESTThe hardliners in the regime fought a largely successful counterattack against the deal today, and M appears to be leaning toward their view that if he steps aside he will endanger the elections. It goes beyond that. For the hardliners this is almost a religious struggle against a Zelaya they view as dangerous, duplicitous and vengeful. As one of the hardliners told me two weeks ago: We are prepared to die for this. The modest silver lining is that the military has weighed in on the side of the moderates -- the latter include all three of the de facto negotiators who reached the October 30 Accord. Hugo believes strongly that Ishould fly down Tuesday morning for one last, blunt effort. Arturo, Dan Restrepo and I agree. Last time my message, while firm, appealed to M\'s better angels -- the chance to leave office as a statesman and deal a strategic defeat to Chavez. I will sharpen it tomorrow. The hardliners fail to see how they are playing into the hands of the worst actors in the hemisphere -- ALBA crowing will be part of the de facto legacy. I will also make clear that if the de factos continue down this path we will be forced to underscore our position on the coup in concrete ways I will make clear that they are undermining any chance we have to increase international support for the elections. As for our stance on elections, Arturo and Hugo will present options to S in coming days. I depart at 6:00 am and will update you Tuesday evening from Tegucigalpa. ck','Honduras Update Nov 16 11:00 pm ESTThe hardliners in the regime fought a largely successful counterattack against the deal today, and M appears to be leaning toward their view that if he steps aside he will endanger the elections. It goes beyond that. For the hardliners this is almost a religious struggle against a Zelaya they view as dangerous, duplicitous and vengeful. As one of the hardliners told me two weeks ago: \"We are prepared to die for this.\" The modest silver lining is that the military has weighed in on the side of the moderates -- the latter include all three of the de facto negotiators who reached the October 30 Accord. Hugo believes strongly that Ishould fly down Tuesday morning for one last, blunt effort. Arturo, Dan Restrepo and I agree. Last time my message, while firm, appealed to M\'s better angels -- the chance to leave office as a statesman and deal a strategic defeat to Chavez. I will sharpen it tomorrow. The hardliners fail to see how they are playing into the hands of the worst actors in the hemisphere -- ALBA crowing will be part of the de facto legacy. I will also make clear that if the de factos continue down this path we will be forced to underscore our position on the coup in concrete ways I will make clear that they are undermining any chance we have to increase international support for the elections. As for our stance on elections, Arturo and Hugo will present options to S in coming days. I depart at 6:00 am and will update you Tuesday evening from Tegucigalpa. ck'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'3381 - C05765928.txt','HondurasWe\'ll see what comes of this, but... Meanwhile, Amorim was in Esfahan, Iran with Mottaki yesterday. Brazil signals recognition of Honduran election (AP) ?40 minutes ago RIO DE JANEIRO ?A top Brazilian official has signaled that Latin America\'s largest nation may recognize the Honduran candidate who won last weekend\'s post-coup presidential election. Dilma Rousseff is chief of staff for Brazilian President Luiz !neck) Lula da Silva. Rousseff says the Central American country\'s Nov. 29 election should be considered separately from the June 28 coup that ousted ex-President Manuel Zelaya. Previously, the government had said it would not recognize the election unless Zelaya was returned to office and allowed to serve out his term, which ends Jan. 27. Rousseff told Brazilian television late Friday from Germany that the coup is one thing and discussing the election another. She says this new process ? the election ? has to be considered.','HondurasWe\'ll see what comes of this, but... Meanwhile, Amorim was in Esfahan, Iran with Mottaki yesterday. Brazil signals recognition of Honduran election (AP) ?40 minutes ago RIO DE JANEIRO ?A top Brazilian official has signaled that Latin America\'s largest nation may recognize the Honduran candidate who won last weekend\'s post-coup presidential election. Dilma Rousseff is chief of staff for Brazilian President Luiz !neck) Lula da Silva. Rousseff says the Central American country\'s Nov. 29 election should be considered separately from the June 28 coup that ousted ex-President Manuel Zelaya. Previously, the government had said it would not recognize the election unless Zelaya was returned to office and allowed to serve out his term, which ends Jan. 27. Rousseff told Brazilian television late Friday from Germany that the coup \"is one thing\" and \"discussing the election\" another. She says \"this new process\" ? the election ? \"has to be considered.\"'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'3566 - C05766253.txt','Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon HoldSubject: Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon Hold WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment. WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment.','Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon HoldSubject: Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon Hold WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment. WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment.'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'3652 - C05766480.txt','Honduras statementThe team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.','Honduras statementThe team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'3654 - C05766484.txt','Honduras statementOf course! I would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for','Honduras statementOf course! I would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'3726 - C05766628.txt','HondurasWith your permission, we are changing the statement to spokesman\'s name rather than yours. Makes it a more generic statement of U.S. policy and holds you in reserve. We have tweaked the first paragraph to make clear our expectation. On Mexico, consensus is that a call is worthwhile, but we will get you an updated call sheet that accounts for intervening events. The remaining Honduras related call sheets are also coming your way. Please let me know if I can help with anything else.','HondurasWith your permission, we are changing the statement to spokesman\'s name rather than yours. Makes it a more generic statement of U.S. policy and holds you in reserve. We have tweaked the first paragraph to make clear our expectation. On Mexico, consensus is that a call is worthwhile, but we will get you an updated call sheet that accounts for intervening events. The remaining Honduras related call sheets are also coming your way. Please let me know if I can help with anything else.'),(10.040127589124658,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,3,'3731 - C05766634.txt','Call from Sam LewisI would like to keep this close hold please: Former Panamanian VP/FM Sam Lewis just called to say he and former President Torrijos have been talking informally to Presidents Colom, Funes and Ortega. He said all three are concerned about finding a way forward in Honduras and that they realize elections must be part of the picture. They think the president-elect of Honduras will have a chance to pursue national reconciliation, including a unity government. They also said the region needs better mechanisms to head off coups and wondered about amending the IADC. I told Sam about our step by step package approach and the vital role of elections in that package. Keep an eye out for our statement today, I added. We have always believed in changing the Honduran dynamic one move at a time -- he agreed. I noted that many Hondurans have talked of an eventual national dialogue to address social inclusion. Sam said Pathways could be a great vehicle for Honduras in that regard, and I said we were already looking at the Honduran chairmanship of Pathways Working Group One as an opportune way forward. In the short run, I said, it would be important for Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua to avoid negative statements about the elections and to say positive things after Monday if the vote goes smoothly. Sam agreed to pass that message and said he would stay in touch. ck','Call from Sam LewisI would like to keep this close hold please: Former Panamanian VP/FM Sam Lewis just called to say he and former President Torrijos have been talking informally to Presidents Colom, Funes and Ortega. He said all three are concerned about finding a way forward in Honduras and that they realize elections must be part of the picture. They think the president-elect of Honduras will have a chance to pursue national reconciliation, including a unity government. They also said the region needs better mechanisms to head off coups and wondered about amending the IADC. I told Sam about our step by step package approach and the vital role of elections in that package. Keep an eye out for our statement today, I added. We have always believed in changing the Honduran dynamic one move at a time -- he agreed. I noted that many Hondurans have talked of an eventual national dialogue to address social inclusion. Sam said Pathways could be a great vehicle for Honduras in that regard, and I said we were already looking at the Honduran chairmanship of Pathways Working Group One as an opportune way forward. In the short run, I said, it would be important for Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua to avoid negative statements about the elections and to say positive things after Monday if the vote goes smoothly. Sam agreed to pass that message and said he would stay in touch. ck'),(3.346709196374886,3.346709196374886,2500,'Honduras',88,1,'3736 - C05766642.txt','Three Call Sheets -- Argentina, Peru, UruguayAttachments: 112709 Argentine FM Call Sheet.doc 112709 Peruvian FM.DOC 112709 Uruguayan FM Call Sheet.doc Hrc - did jake or anyone discuss calling Argentina, uruguay and Peru on both honduras and copenhagen issues? Calls could take place tomorrow. I\'ve attached call sheets for oscar to print for you. Please let us know if u want to schedule. Huma, Attached are three calls sheets for calls with the foreign ministers from Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. Jake had told us that these calls should happen by tomorrow. Please inform Ops if/when they should book these calls. Thanks, Zia.','Three Call Sheets -- Argentina, Peru, UruguayAttachments: 112709 Argentine FM Call Sheet.doc; 112709 Peruvian FM.DOC; 112709 Uruguayan FM Call Sheet.doc Hrc - did jake or anyone discuss calling Argentina, uruguay and Peru on both honduras and copenhagen issues? Calls could take place tomorrow. I\'ve attached call sheets for oscar to print for you. Please let us know if u want to schedule. Huma, Attached are three calls sheets for calls with the foreign ministers from Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. Jake had told us that these calls should happen by tomorrow. Please inform Ops if/when they should book these calls. Thanks, Zia.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hong_Kong',1,1,'2369 - C05763378.txt','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a re-charging program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S. number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board; welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level; the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day; we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a \"re-charging\" program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S.; number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students; today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Honolulu',1,1,'2472 - C05763809.txt','Palau release on free association meetingBelow is Palau\'s statement on the recent meeting in the required free association review. The fourth is the key paragraph. Jake, I\'ll call. Jeff 202-343-2905 o, A Compact of Free Association replaced the United States administration of Palau, islands which the U.S. took in war and subsequently administered for the United Nations. The Compact, which was signed in 1986 and took effect October 1, 1994, includes provisions of various duration. Some are to last at least 50 years, including full U.S. military authority -- although the power of the U.S. to deny access to Palau and its extensive waters by the military of any other nation is to continue in perpetuity. The amounts and types of U.S. budgetary and programmatic assistance to Palau under the Compact are specified for 15 years, but the Compact requires reviews of its terms and the entire relationship on its 15th, 30th, and 40th anniversaries. The reviews are to consider the operating requirements of the Government of Palau and the islands\' development. The Compact also commits the U.S. to acting on the findings and to promoting Palau\'s long-term economic development. A Palauan delegation that included Vice President Kerai Mariur, Chief Representative for Compact Review Joshua Koshiba, Minister of Health Dr. Stevenson J. Kuartei, Palau Community College President Dr. Patrick Tellei, Ambassador to the U.S. Hersey Kyota, Representative to the United Nations Stuart Beck, and their consultants met in Honolulu on July 8-9 in connection with the 15th Anniversary Review with an American delegation that included Department of State Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands Affairs Alcy Frelick, the head of the US Delegation, and representatives of the Departments of the Interior and Defense and the Weather and Postal Services. The U.S. delegation made positive statements on a few matters and agreed to discuss some others further. A number of the U.S. delegation\'s statements, however, evidenced a need for greater study by some U.S. officials of the intent as well as the letter of the Compact, the relationship as a whole, Palau\'s economic situation and fiscal responsibility commitments, and Palau\'s contributions to the U.S. and to international harmony -- including sacrifice by Palauans in the U.S. military, the UN international peacekeeping force and Palau\'s strategic location and posture, and Palau\'s positions in the U.N. Palau is grateful for its partnership with the U.S. and wants to continue in the association as called for by the Compact, deepen the relationship, and develop its capacities as a freely associated state. It appreciates the more positive expressions of U.S. Secretaries of State Clinton and of the Interior Salazar and congressional leaders of both political parties. Palau fully trusts that reflection will result in an approach to the relationship consistent with the Compact and to positions befitting the great nation that is the United States. Recognizing that the questions of the association are relatively small and unique for the Government of the U.S. and that the U.S. faces many and extraordinary challenges at this time, Palau understands why more deliberation by U.S. officials can be needed. Because of this, because of the confidence that it has in the United States, and because it would not be productive to elaborate with others on the conversations at this stage, Palau\'s representatives are confining additional comment to official communications. B6','Palau release on free association meetingBelow is Palau\'s statement on the recent meeting in the required free association review. The fourth is the key paragraph. Jake, I\'ll call. Jeff 202-343-2905 o, A Compact of Free Association replaced the United States administration of Palau, islands which the U.S. took in war and subsequently administered for the United Nations. The Compact, which was signed in 1986 and took effect October 1, 1994, includes provisions of various duration. Some are to last at least 50 years, including full U.S. military authority -- although the power of the U.S. to deny access to Palau and its extensive waters by the military of any other nation is to continue in perpetuity. The amounts and types of U.S. budgetary and programmatic assistance to Palau under the Compact are specified for 15 years, but the Compact requires reviews of its terms and the entire relationship on its 15th, 30th, and 40th anniversaries. The reviews are to consider the operating requirements of the Government of Palau and the islands\' development. The Compact also commits the U.S. to acting on the findings and to promoting Palau\'s long-term economic development. A Palauan delegation that included Vice President Kerai Mariur, Chief Representative for Compact Review Joshua Koshiba, Minister of Health Dr. Stevenson J. Kuartei, Palau Community College President Dr. Patrick Tellei, Ambassador to the U.S. Hersey Kyota, Representative to the United Nations Stuart Beck, and their consultants met in Honolulu on July 8-9 in connection with the 15th Anniversary Review with an American delegation that included Department of State Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands Affairs Alcy Frelick, the head of the US Delegation, and representatives of the Departments of the Interior and Defense and the Weather and Postal Services. The U.S. delegation made positive statements on a few matters and agreed to discuss some others further. A number of the U.S. delegation\'s statements, however, evidenced a need for greater study by some U.S. officials of the intent as well as the letter of the Compact, the relationship as a whole, Palau\'s economic situation and fiscal responsibility commitments, and Palau\'s contributions to the U.S. and to international harmony -- including sacrifice by Palauans in the U.S. military, the UN international peacekeeping force and Palau\'s strategic location and posture, and Palau\'s positions in the U.N. Palau is grateful for its partnership with the U.S. and wants to continue in the association as called for by the Compact, deepen the relationship, and develop its capacities as a freely associated state. It appreciates the more positive expressions of U.S. Secretaries of State Clinton and of the Interior Salazar and congressional leaders of both political parties. Palau fully trusts that reflection will result in an approach to the relationship consistent with the Compact and to positions befitting the great nation that is the United States. Recognizing that the questions of the association are relatively small and unique for the Government of the U.S. and that the U.S. faces many and extraordinary challenges at this time, Palau understands why more deliberation by U.S. officials can be needed. Because of this, because of the confidence that it has in the United States, and because it would not be productive to elaborate with others on the conversations at this stage, Palau\'s representatives are confining additional comment to official communications. B6'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Honorary_degree',2,1,'1727 - C05761776.txt','FyiFather Gutierrez, another honorary degree recipient and founder of Liberation Theology, is also not marching in procession and may be backstage when you get there. People at yale think you have to deal with north korea issues so they are fine if need to leave lunch early. 8','FyiFather Gutierrez, another honorary degree recipient and founder of Liberation Theology, is also not marching in procession and may be backstage when you get there. People at yale think you have to deal with north korea issues so they are fine if need to leave lunch early. 8'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Honorary_degree',2,1,'1728 - C05761777.txt','FyiI saw that too They say they were holding seats just in case but they know he\'s not coming. Good since it happens to be true! One thing I noticed is that both you and Bill were included in lunch seating. Can we be sure they know Bill is not coming. Father Gutierrez, another honorary degree recipient and founder of Liberation Theology, is also not marching in procession and may be backstage when you get there. People at yale think you have to deal with north korea issues so they are fine if need to leave lunch early. 9','FyiI saw that too They say they were holding seats just in case but they know he\'s not coming. Good since it happens to be true! One thing I noticed is that both you and Bill were included in lunch seating. Can we be sure they know Bill is not coming. Father Gutierrez, another honorary degree recipient and founder of Liberation Theology, is also not marching in procession and may be backstage when you get there. People at yale think you have to deal with north korea issues so they are fine if need to leave lunch early. 9'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hope_Davis',1,1,'3081 - C05764980.txt','RingersAttachments: IMG00101-20091017-1749jpg I\'m reading an old Entertainment Weekly and came across a promotional photo of Hope Davis and Dennis Quaid as you and President Clinton (along with Michael Sheen and Helen McCrory as the Blairs), for the HBO movie called The Special Relationship (due in the spring) - thought you\'d get a kick out of seeing a photo of the photo, attached In the caption, Hope Davis says, They made special teeth for me because Hillary\'s are very unique. When I popped them in, I suddenly looked very much like her.','RingersAttachments: IMG00101-20091017-1749jpg I\'m reading an old Entertainment Weekly and came across a promotional photo of Hope Davis and Dennis Quaid as you and President Clinton (along with Michael Sheen and Helen McCrory as the Blairs), for the HBO movie called \"The Special Relationship\" (due in the spring) - thought you\'d get a kick out of seeing a photo of the photo, attached In the caption, Hope Davis says, \"They made special teeth for me because Hillary\'s are very unique. When I popped them in, I suddenly looked very much like her.\"'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Hope_This_Finds_You_Well',3,1,'189 - C05739784.txt','Secretary in Tripoli Secretary In Tripoli contactT hanks for the kind words. I think the Secretary\'s visit here was picture perfect given the chaos we labor under in Libya.The Secretary was great and her efforts will I think help us move forward on our project to help the war-wounded. On a lighter note, I will never be lonely here after the Secretary was kind enough to give my personal contact information to all 120,000 students at the university during her stirring dialogue with them. It has been quite a week I don\'t think I can take any more excitement. All the best, Gene. Hi Cheryl: hope this finds you well. I know that Jeff has been in touch with you regarding the switch between myself and Chris Stevens. I just wanted you to know that I am prepared to do whatever you and the Secretary think is best. I met with Pat Kennedy and Bill Burns before I left and told them please rest assured that I consider myself extremely fortunate to B6 have had the opportunity to work closely with/for the Secretary during the past 8 months. I consider the Secretary\'s visit to Tripoli this coming week to be the high point of my 30 year career. Warm regards, Gene. PERSONAL','Secretary in Tripoli Secretary In Tripoli contactT hanks for the kind words. I think the Secretary\'s visit here was picture perfect given the chaos we labor under in Libya.The Secretary was great and her efforts will I think help us move forward on our project to help the war-wounded. On a lighter note, I will never be lonely here after the Secretary was kind enough to give my personal contact information to all 120,000 students at the university during her stirring dialogue with them. It has been quite a week ;I don\'t think I can take any more excitement. All the best, Gene. Hi Cheryl: hope this finds you well. I know that Jeff has been in touch with you regarding the switch between myself and Chris Stevens. I just wanted you to know that I am prepared to do whatever you and the Secretary think is best. I met with Pat Kennedy and Bill Burns before I left and told them please rest assured that I consider myself extremely fortunate to B6 have had the opportunity to work closely with/for the Secretary during the past 8 months. I consider the Secretary\'s visit to Tripoli this coming week to be the high point of my 30 year career. Warm regards, Gene. PERSONAL'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Hope_This_Finds_You_Well',3,1,'2701 - C05764287.txt','Video Success and Another IdeaSee below my email Katie: First ? I want to say again what a great job you have done on Food Security ? not only the video but helping us get the site up and ready in less than 24 hours ? many thanks. Love the metrics below ? makes it all worth it. Second ? let\'s set a time to discuss this new idea. Yeah! cdm Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1: It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries','Video Success and Another IdeaSee below my email Katie: First ? I want to say again what a great job you have done on Food Security ? not only the video but helping us get the site up and ready in less than 24 hours ? many thanks. Love the metrics below ? makes it all worth it. Second ? let\'s set a time to discuss this new idea. Yeah! cdm Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1: It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Hope_This_Finds_You_Well',3,1,'2704 - C05764294.txt','Video Success and Another IdeaI can attest to the fact that this has thus far been the shining star of the initiative (from a non-policy perspective) and I think speaks to how hrc will do diplomacy and development differently. In addition to what katie mentioned-- Institute for International Education (goodman) included it in their weekly email to more than 8000 institutions, Pepsi showed it an internal meeting last week and will show it at a global conference this week, and CGI has gotten feedback about the video and has gotten increased interest in commitments in this area. It has also been pushed out to posts through internal sites. We are also trying to see if we can get it in a rotation or on mtvU or their website and bet as part of the world food day push. Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1. It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries tremendous weight that in a short amount of time and little push to reach out to communities we have raised the bar for engaging content through video.','Video Success and Another IdeaI can attest to the fact that this has thus far been the shining star of the initiative (from a non-policy perspective) and I think speaks to how hrc will do diplomacy and development differently. In addition to what katie mentioned-- Institute for International Education (goodman) included it in their weekly email to more than 8000 institutions, Pepsi showed it an internal meeting last week and will show it at a global conference this week, and CGI has gotten feedback about the video and has gotten increased interest in commitments in this area. It has also been pushed out to posts through internal sites. We are also trying to see if we can get it in a rotation or on mtvU or their website and bet as part of the world food day push. Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1. It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries tremendous weight that in a short amount of time and little push to reach out to communities we have raised the bar for engaging content through video.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Horn_of_Africa',1,1,'2966 - C05764785.txt','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers, the FAO said. Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region, it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses, the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- \"may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers,\" the FAO said. \"Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region,\" it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. \"The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses,\" the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Hoshyar_Zebari',4,1,'2456 - C05763780.txt','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'\"Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Hoshyar_Zebari',4,1,'2488 - C05763834.txt','Zebari call sheetI can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. MI want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. al I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. DI This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. 1:11 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may have lost a number of staff members. At this point, we do not know if other senior-ranking MFA officials were killed or wounded in the attack.','Zebari call sheetI can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. MI want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. al I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. DI This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. 1:11 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may have lost a number of staff members. At this point, we do not know if other senior-ranking MFA officials were killed or wounded in the attack.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Hoshyar_Zebari',4,1,'2490 - C05763838.txt','Zebari call sheetI already told them to plan on calling chris hill first. So let me start the process. Calling soon is good. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. III I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. IE I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 11 This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. [13 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may','Zebari call sheetI already told them to plan on calling chris hill first. So let me start the process. Calling soon is good. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. III I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. IE I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 11 This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. [13 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Hoshyar_Zebari',4,1,'2512 - C05763919.txt','Zebari call sheetI\'ve reached out to chris. Haven\'t reached him yet. Zebari is up north only with cell phone access and lines are congested so we haven\'t been able to get him on. But the foreign ministry knows u r trying to reach him. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. GI I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. El I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 111This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. I Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s','Zebari call sheetI\'ve reached out to chris. Haven\'t reached him yet. Zebari is up north only with cell phone access and lines are congested so we haven\'t been able to get him on. But the foreign ministry knows u r trying to reach him. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. GI I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. El I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 111This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. I Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Hosni_Mubarak',2,1,'1173 - C05760448.txt','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)(U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)(U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Hosni_Mubarak',2,1,'1174 - C05760450.txt','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)What is Ann Lewis\'s email? (U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: 5, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)What is Ann Lewis\'s email? (U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: 5, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hospice',1,1,'3091 - C05765000.txt','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about death panels. As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about \"death panels.\" As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'House_arrest',2,1,'2449 - C05763756.txt','Senator Webb Press Comments read-outColleagues, FYI, following is a read-out of Senator Webb\'s comments to the press August 16 in Bangkok. ? Senator Webb first delivered a prepared statement, in which he said his visit to Burma had three purposes: 1)to appeal for Yettaw\'s deportation 2)to visit ASSK 3)to ask to the Burmese leadership to end her house arrest. ? The Senator summarized the basis of his humanitarian appeal, noting Yettaw\'s health and stating that the [trespassing] incident was regrettable but not mean-spirited. ? With ASSK, he said he had discussed elections and sanctions issues, but declined to characterize the content of their conversation. ? With the leadership, he said he had raised a wide range of issues, including elections. He conveyed to the generals that it would be hard for the world to view the Burmese elections as free and fair without the participation of ASSK and her supporters. Asked whether free and fair elections are possible given the Burmese constitution\'s structure, Webb said the constitution does not necessarily constrain elections. ? Senator Webb explained he was not a U.S. Government envoy. Asked whether his visit would trigger a review of U.S. Burma policy, the Senator responded that Secretary Clinton had already called for a review and that he would discuss his visit with the Secretary. ? Asked why he was received by the Burmese leadership while the UN Secretary General was not, the Senator referred to his 18-year record of working on Southeast Asia issues and his record in Vietnam. He did not characterize his own position on sanctions. With respect to human rights groups\' fear that his visit would lend legitimacy the regime, Webb firmly restated his qualifications and record. ? The Senator indicated that he viewed this as a possible opening for progress, but did not make any indications or suggestions on next steps. Hugo Rodriguez Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center','Senator Webb Press Comments read-outColleagues, FYI, following is a read-out of Senator Webb\'s comments to the press August 16 in Bangkok. ? Senator Webb first delivered a prepared statement, in which he said his visit to Burma had three purposes: 1)to appeal for Yettaw\'s deportation; 2)to visit ASSK; 3)to ask to the Burmese leadership to end her house arrest. ? The Senator summarized the basis of his humanitarian appeal, noting Yettaw\'s health and stating that the [trespassing] incident was regrettable but not mean-spirited. ? With ASSK, he said he had discussed elections and sanctions issues, but declined to characterize the content of their conversation. ? With the leadership, he said he had raised a wide range of issues, including elections. He conveyed to the generals that it would be hard for the world to view the Burmese elections as free and fair without the participation of ASSK and her supporters. Asked whether free and fair elections are possible given the Burmese constitution\'s structure, Webb said the constitution does not necessarily constrain elections. ? Senator Webb explained he was not a U.S. Government envoy. Asked whether his visit would trigger a review of U.S. Burma policy, the Senator responded that Secretary Clinton had already called for a review and that he would discuss his visit with the Secretary. ? Asked why he was received by the Burmese leadership while the UN Secretary General was not, the Senator referred to his 18-year record of working on Southeast Asia issues and his record in Vietnam. He did not characterize his own position on sanctions. With respect to human rights groups\' fear that his visit would lend legitimacy the regime, Webb firmly restated his qualifications and record. ? The Senator indicated that he viewed this as a possible opening for progress, but did not make any indications or suggestions on next steps. Hugo Rodriguez Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'House_arrest',2,1,'2757 - C05764413.txt','ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed suicide Update: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia - alleged illegal activitysuicide Importance: High FYI Importance: High FYI on several (shocking) updates on that Liberia Amcit case. Scroll all the way to the bottom for all the details. Colleagues, Charge Robinson, Embassy Monrovia, just called to report that Mr. Fosnight has committed suicide. He was found in his home at approximately 0500 EDT. The RSO is on the scene and Monrovia\'s consular section is aware of the situation and will work to repatriate the body. UNMIL is working to determine who from the UN will call Fosnight\'s next-of-kin. Post had no further details, but will continue to provide them to Ops. The Liberian Minister of Justice has asked UNMIL representatives and Charge Robinson to attend a meeting at 0730 EDT to discuss press responses. The Watch connected the PA/Press duty officer to Embassy Monrovia. ACTION REQUEST: Embassy Monrovia has requested press guidance from the Department as soon as possible, preferably before the 0730 EDT meeting. The Embassy prefers NOT to issue a joint statement with Liberian or UNMIL representatives. The Embassy is closed today, but the Charge will be available by telephone. Ops has informed the CA/OCS, AF, and PA/Press duty officers by telephone, and stands by ready to assist. Regards, Stephanie L. Hallett 156 One correction: Fosnight\'s passport was not / not seized. Fosnight says he can\'t find it (which is interesting, since he says he planned to fly to Sierra Leone this afternoon). And one update: So far, all the Liberian lawyers contacted have refused to take the case. - Brooks Robinson Here is today\'s update. Sunday has been eventful. - Fosnight was arrested about 40 minutes ago and is under house arrest. His U.S. passport has been seized. The Consular Officer is aware and has passed to him (via the RSO, who\'s on the scene) the names of three local lawyers. The RSO reported that Fosnight is also seeking to be in touch with a U.S. lawyer. The Consular Officer will send a report of arrest cable tomorrow, and stands ready to meet with Fosnight. - The GOL has formally asked UNMIL to assist in making sure that the house arrest is effective, in order to ensure that Fosnight\'s rights are protected and to minimize flight risk. - Getting to this point involved a harrowing six hours. This morning at approximately 11:00 am, the Liberia National Police, accompanied by UN Police and our RSO, went to Fosnight\'s apartment to carry out the arrest. Although Fosnight had been under LNP surveillance by five officers, he managed to leave the apartment at around 10:00 in his UN-marked vehicle. (The Director of Police will be investigating how that happened.) Airport, immigration, police, and UN authorities were alerted. - At approximately 3:00 pm, we learned that Fosnight was still in Monrovia and was in phone contact with UNMIL officials as well as LNP officers. Finally, he agreed to be met by the LNP at his apartment, where he was arrested. He was read his rights, and read the charges, which include statutory rape and exploitation of children, among other charges. Fosnight stated that he and his Sierra Leonean ex-wife (or ex-girlfriend) - the 157','ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed suicide Update: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia - alleged illegal activitysuicide Importance: High FYI Importance: High FYI on several (shocking) updates on that Liberia Amcit case. Scroll all the way to the bottom for all the details. Colleagues, Charge Robinson, Embassy Monrovia, just called to report that Mr. Fosnight has committed suicide. He was found in his home at approximately 0500 EDT. The RSO is on the scene and Monrovia\'s consular section is aware of the situation and will work to repatriate the body. UNMIL is working to determine who from the UN will call Fosnight\'s next-of-kin. Post had no further details, but will continue to provide them to Ops. The Liberian Minister of Justice has asked UNMIL representatives and Charge Robinson to attend a meeting at 0730 EDT to discuss press responses. The Watch connected the PA/Press duty officer to Embassy Monrovia. ACTION REQUEST: Embassy Monrovia has requested press guidance from the Department as soon as possible, preferably before the 0730 EDT meeting. The Embassy prefers NOT to issue a joint statement with Liberian or UNMIL representatives. The Embassy is closed today, but the Charge will be available by telephone. Ops has informed the CA/OCS, AF, and PA/Press duty officers by telephone, and stands by ready to assist. Regards, Stephanie L. Hallett 156 One correction: Fosnight\'s passport was not / not seized. Fosnight says he can\'t find it (which is interesting, since he says he planned to fly to Sierra Leone this afternoon). And one update: So far, all the Liberian lawyers contacted have refused to take the case. - Brooks Robinson Here is today\'s update. Sunday has been eventful. - Fosnight was arrested about 40 minutes ago and is under house arrest. His U.S. passport has been seized. The Consular Officer is aware and has passed to him (via the RSO, who\'s on the scene) the names of three local lawyers. The RSO reported that Fosnight is also seeking to be in touch with a U.S. lawyer. The Consular Officer will send a report of arrest cable tomorrow, and stands ready to meet with Fosnight. - The GOL has formally asked UNMIL to assist in making sure that the house arrest is effective, in order to ensure that Fosnight\'s rights are protected and to minimize flight risk. - Getting to this point involved a harrowing six hours. This morning at approximately 11:00 am, the Liberia National Police, accompanied by UN Police and our RSO, went to Fosnight\'s apartment to carry out the arrest. Although Fosnight had been under LNP surveillance by five officers, he managed to leave the apartment at around 10:00 in his UN-marked vehicle. (The Director of Police will be investigating how that happened.) Airport, immigration, police, and UN authorities were alerted. - At approximately 3:00 pm, we learned that Fosnight was still in Monrovia and was in phone contact with UNMIL officials as well as LNP officers. Finally, he agreed to be met by the LNP at his apartment, where he was arrested. He was read his rights, and read the charges, which include statutory rape and exploitation of children, among other charges. Fosnight stated that he and his Sierra Leonean ex-wife (or ex-girlfriend) - the 157'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'House_call',1,1,'3091 - C05765000.txt','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about death panels. As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about \"death panels.\" As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'House_of_Tudor',2,1,'1661 - C05761557.txt','Miliband...Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak with him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid At last, a great mobile device for under $50. Take a Peek!','Miliband...Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal; 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak with him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid At last, a great mobile device for under $50. Take a Peek!'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'House_of_Tudor',2,1,'1664 - C05761562.txt','Miliband...Ok now, Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Very sorry to read this confirmation. Email if and when it would be convenient to call you. Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak wi th him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid','Miliband...Ok now, Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Very sorry to read this confirmation. Email if and when it would be convenient to call you. Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal; 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak wi th him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Houston_Tomorrow',1,1,'3610 - C05766351.txt','LAFyi - In case this makes it up your way... Had good meeting with Antonio Villaraigosa this morning. He is totally supportive and commited to help raise money and sponsor an LA presence. He totally got it. Do you know Jay Carson, his press guy? He was one of our campaign press hands. Also, his head of Intl, Dario, says he worked with you at WH legis affairs. Antonio did say that he has not heard from Secy since election. I wonder how feasible it would be to get her to call him to thank him for his commitment to help? I think he can easily raise $2m. This is the figure we talked about. His competitiveness got going when I told him that Henry Cisneros is helping raise $1M in little ole San Antonio... On my way to Houston tomorrow to meet with leaders there Fri morning... We should figure out a NY strategy. With Tx, Ca & Ny, we have strong geographic balance. IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.','LAFyi - In case this makes it up your way... Had good meeting with Antonio Villaraigosa this morning. He is totally supportive and commited to help raise money and sponsor an LA presence. He totally got it. Do you know Jay Carson, his press guy? He was one of our campaign press hands. Also, his head of Intl, Dario, says he worked with you at WH legis affairs. Antonio did say that he has not heard from Secy since election. I wonder how feasible it would be to get her to call him to thank him for his commitment to help? I think he can easily raise $2m. This is the figure we talked about. His competitiveness got going when I told him that Henry Cisneros is helping raise $1M in little ole San Antonio... On my way to Houston tomorrow to meet with leaders there Fri morning... We should figure out a NY strategy. With Tx, Ca & Ny, we have strong geographic balance. IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Houthis',1,1,'181 - C05739774.txt','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Howard_Berman',5,1,'1312 - C05760704.txt','Sudan mocs callsOk. I will do that. Any other Members they want me to call? I know we talked about no need for moc calls re sudan Rich is asking if u would do howard berman today. I sent sheet to oscar if u want to do.','Sudan mocs callsOk. I will do that. Any other Members they want me to call? I know we talked about no need for moc calls re sudan Rich is asking if u would do howard berman today. I sent sheet to oscar if u want to do.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Howard_Berman',5,1,'1597 - C05761437.txt','LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT.Whoo hoo! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT. On Monday I posted that Rep. Howard Berman had introduced the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (H.R. 2410) late last week, which covers a broad range of foreign policy and diplomacy issues, one of which is to end the long-standing practice of excluding the committed partners of Foreign Service officers from the benefits routinely provided to the spouses and children of officers serving abroad. q12-oday, news of developments in that area: Berman, in a hearing on funding for the Foreign Service, said he would drop ? his legislative bid as \'it is my expectation, based on very recent conversations, that the Secretary of State will move forward with implementing all of the benefits provided in that provision in the very near future.\' The congressman invited to the hearing Michael Guest, the former US ambassador to Romania who in 2007 left the Foreign Service, citing unfair treatment of his partner. In February, Rep. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter co-signed by Senators Russ Feingold and Ron Wyden, and Rep. Ileana Ros- Lehtinen to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asking that inequities be remedied. Clinton said that such remedies were on a fast timeline. Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m --001636c5b5264ec217046a5fee7c--','LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT.Whoo hoo! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT. On Monday I posted that Rep. Howard Berman had introduced the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (H.R. 2410) late last week, which covers a broad range of foreign policy and diplomacy issues, one of which is to \"end the long-standing practice of excluding the committed partners of Foreign Service officers from the benefits routinely provided to the spouses and children of officers serving abroad.\" q12-oday, news of developments in that area: \"Berman, in a hearing on funding for the Foreign Service, said he would drop ? his legislative bid as \'it is my expectation, based on very recent conversations, that the Secretary of State will move forward with implementing all of the benefits provided in that provision in the very near future.\' The congressman invited to the hearing Michael Guest, the former US ambassador to Romania who in 2007 left the Foreign Service, citing unfair treatment of his partner.\" In February, Rep. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter co-signed by Senators Russ Feingold and Ron Wyden, and Rep. Ileana Ros- Lehtinen to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asking that inequities be remedied. Clinton said that such remedies were \"on a fast timeline.\" Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m --001636c5b5264ec217046a5fee7c--'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Howard_Berman',5,1,'2736 - C05764360.txt','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree. A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word coup by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a coup d\'etat as a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group. So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for \"the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree.\" A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word \"coup\" by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a \"coup d\'etat\" as \"a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics; especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group.\" So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Howard_Berman',5,1,'3105 - C05765025.txt','Sudan mocs callsI know we talked about no need for moc calls re sudan Rich is asking if u would do howard berman today. I sent sheet to oscar if u want to do.','Sudan mocs callsI know we talked about no need for moc calls re sudan Rich is asking if u would do howard berman today. I sent sheet to oscar if u want to do.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Howard_Berman',5,1,'3108 - C05765029.txt','Sudan mocs callsOk. I will do that. Any other Members they want me to call? I know we talked about no need for moc calls re sudan Rich is asking if u would do howard berman today. I sent sheet to oscar if u want to do.','Sudan mocs callsOk. I will do that. Any other Members they want me to call? I know we talked about no need for moc calls re sudan Rich is asking if u would do howard berman today. I sent sheet to oscar if u want to do.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Howard_Dean',1,1,'1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Howard_Dean_presidential_campaign,_2004',1,1,'1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'HTC',5,1,'2854 - C05764596.txt','Eid MubarakAttachments: Re: Eid Mubarak (4.90 KB) Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','Eid MubarakAttachments: Re: Eid Mubarak (4.90 KB) Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'HTC',5,1,'2874 - C05764623.txt','Eid MubarakStrange. Meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Do we have date yet? I thought we did but apparently that\'s not been confirmed w Qataris. PIs let me know so I can respond to Cherie. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','Eid MubarakStrange. Meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Do we have date yet? I thought we did but apparently that\'s not been confirmed w Qataris. PIs let me know so I can respond to Cherie. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'HTC',5,1,'2905 - C05764668.txt','Eid MubarakI will Cherie--this is strange since meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Can you confirm for me that she knows this. Thx. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','Eid MubarakI will Cherie--this is strange since meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Can you confirm for me that she knows this. Thx. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'HTC',5,1,'2909 - C05764672.txt','Eid MubarakI have been back to them and yes they are all set to see you then. Cherie--this is strange since meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Can you confirm for me that she knows this. Thx. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','Eid MubarakI have been back to them and yes they are all set to see you then. Cherie--this is strange since meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Can you confirm for me that she knows this. Thx. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'HTC',5,1,'2911 - C05764674.txt','Eid MubarakI would love to see you I keep seeing you on TV and feel so proud of you Great. Thx so much and I hope to see you as well. I have been back to them and yes they are all set to see you then. Cherie--this is strange since meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Can you confirm for me that she knows this. Thx. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','Eid MubarakI would love to see you I keep seeing you on TV and feel so proud of you Great. Thx so much and I hope to see you as well. I have been back to them and yes they are all set to see you then. Cherie--this is strange since meeting was confirmed several days ago. In fact, her office called back to say it was the only time that worked for her. Its at 7pm on the 24th. Can you confirm for me that she knows this. Thx. Sorry to email you again on this but have you a date and time for sheikha moser see below Sent from my HTC FUZETM, a Windows Mobile smartphone from AT&T This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'HTC_Touch_Pro',6,1,'1701 - C05761699.txt','confidentialDear Cherie, Thank you for your message. Would you be able to ask Hilary to suggest two dates either in Washington and or Europe in the near future? With the suggested dates, I can then confirm a meeting. Should you need to contact me urgently you can reach me on my mobile at Regards, 2009/5/23 Cherie Blair Here is my reply from hilaary how do you suggestu I move it forward Sent from my HTC Touch Pro','confidentialDear Cherie, Thank you for your message. Would you be able to ask Hilary to suggest two dates either in Washington and or Europe in the near future? With the suggested dates, I can then confirm a meeting. Should you need to contact me urgently you can reach me on my mobile at Regards, 2009/5/23 Cherie Blair Here is my reply from hilaary how do you suggestu I move it forward Sent from my HTC Touch Pro'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'HTC_Touch_Pro',6,1,'2213 - C05762915.txt','message back from our friendGreat. All the best to you its fantastic to see you doing so well and when I see what a difference you are making it remindsme why politics is too important to be left to the bad people Sent from my HTC Touch Pro Thx. I will follow up. Best, H Thank you for your immediate follow up. Her Highness informs me she is unable to meet during the suggested dates in June 2009 due to prior commitments. However, Her Highness is available to meet immediately after Ramadan/Eid week of September 27, 2009. I hope these dates are suitable for Mrs. Clinton. Cherie Booth QC The information contained in this email and all attachments are private and confidential and may be privileged. The information is intended for the exclusive use of the recipient individual(s) or organisation(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that the content or attachments to this communication may not be disclosed, copied, used or distributed without our express permission and we would be grateful if you would then advise the sender immediately of the error in delivery by responding to this message, and then delete it from your system. Thank you. Virus Warning: Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free from software viruses which could damage your computer, it may contain such viruses. While the sender has taken every precaution to minimise this risk, the Blair Partnership cannot and will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of software viruses which you','message back from our friendGreat. All the best to you its fantastic to see you doing so well and when I see what a difference you are making it remindsme why politics is too important to be left to the bad people Sent from my HTC Touch Pro Thx. I will follow up. Best, H \"Thank you for your immediate follow up. Her Highness informs me she is unable to meet during the suggested dates in June 2009 due to prior commitments. However, Her Highness is available to meet immediately after Ramadan/Eid week of September 27, 2009. I hope these dates are suitable for Mrs. Clinton.\" Cherie Booth QC The information contained in this email and all attachments are private and confidential and may be privileged. The information is intended for the exclusive use of the recipient individual(s) or organisation(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that the content or attachments to this communication may not be disclosed, copied, used or distributed without our express permission and we would be grateful if you would then advise the sender immediately of the error in delivery by responding to this message, and then delete it from your system. Thank you. Virus Warning: Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free from software viruses which could damage your computer, it may contain such viruses. While the sender has taken every precaution to minimise this risk, the Blair Partnership cannot and will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of software viruses which you'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'HTC_Touch_Pro',6,1,'2607 - C05764111.txt','Sheikha Mosa of QatarI am and would love to see you and/or melanne. We arrive onl9th leave 25th Sent from my HTC Touch Pro Thanks for the help. We\'re working to schedule a time, and I\'m looking forward to seeing her. Will you be in NY next week? She is available to see you on 24th September either morning or afternoon? Alternatively 28th or 29th September Does that work for you Cherie Blair This message has been scanned by MailController <http://www.mailcontrolleraltohiway.com/> .','Sheikha Mosa of QatarI am and would love to see you and/or melanne. We arrive onl9th leave 25th Sent from my HTC Touch Pro Thanks for the help. We\'re working to schedule a time, and I\'m looking forward to seeing her. Will you be in NY next week? She is available to see you on 24th September either morning or afternoon? Alternatively 28th or 29th September Does that work for you Cherie Blair This message has been scanned by MailController <http://www.mailcontrolleraltohiway.com/> .'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'HTC_Touch_Pro',6,1,'2853 - C05764595.txt','Sheikha Mosa of QatarYes, trying to find a time to meet with Cherie. Also, fyi, a few years ago, I worked to advise Sheikha Mosa on how to organize her office vis a vis her foundation, etc. She was always taken by how effective you were as First Lady. I worked with Booz Allen on the project. She is very impressive. Are you seeing Cherie Blair as she requests below? I am and would love to see you and/or melanne. We arrive onl9th leave 25th Sent from my HTC Touch Pro Thanks for the help. We\'re working to schedule a time, and I\'m looking forward to seeing her. Will you be in NY next week? <hr15@mycingular.blackberrv.net> She is available to see you on 24th September either morning or afternoon? Alternatively 28th or 29th September Does that work for you Cherie Blair','Sheikha Mosa of QatarYes, trying to find a time to meet with Cherie. Also, fyi, a few years ago, I worked to advise Sheikha Mosa on how to organize her office vis a vis her foundation, etc. She was always taken by how effective you were as First Lady. I worked with Booz Allen on the project. She is very impressive. Are you seeing Cherie Blair as she requests below? I am and would love to see you and/or melanne. We arrive onl9th leave 25th Sent from my HTC Touch Pro Thanks for the help. We\'re working to schedule a time, and I\'m looking forward to seeing her. Will you be in NY next week? <hr15@mycingular.blackberrv.net> She is available to see you on 24th September either morning or afternoon? Alternatively 28th or 29th September Does that work for you Cherie Blair'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'HTC_Touch_Pro',6,1,'3538 - C05766211.txt','Sorry to miss youBut it was great to see Bill on such good form. My friend from Q really enjoyed your meeting and felt it had gone we\'ll hope you did too Sent from my HTC Touch Pro This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','Sorry to miss youBut it was great to see Bill on such good form. My friend from Q really enjoyed your meeting and felt it had gone we\'ll hope you did too Sent from my HTC Touch Pro This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'HTC_Touch_Pro',6,1,'3577 - C05766283.txt','Sorry to miss youI really enjoyed my time w our friend and hope we can work together on issues including your project on people w disabilities. I\'m copying Huma who was w me so we can do follow up. Sorry I didn\'t see you and had only a few minutes w Tony at the Quartet mtg. I may be in London later this month and will let you know if that happens. All the best. B6 But it was great to see Bill on such good form. My friend from Q really enjoyed your meeting and felt it had gone we\'ll hope you did too Sent from my HTC Touch Pro This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','Sorry to miss youI really enjoyed my time w our friend and hope we can work together on issues including your project on people w disabilities. I\'m copying Huma who was w me so we can do follow up. Sorry I didn\'t see you and had only a few minutes w Tony at the Quartet mtg. I may be in London later this month and will let you know if that happens. All the best. B6 But it was great to see Bill on such good form. My friend from Q really enjoyed your meeting and felt it had gone we\'ll hope you did too Sent from my HTC Touch Pro This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'HTML',18,1,'1002 - C05760210.txt','Checking inGordon Brown has hospital eye tests Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. By Andrew Alderson, Chief Reporter Published: 2:51PM BST 10 Oct 2009 Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. <http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraphimultimedia/archive/01485/brown- quitter_1485290c.jpg> Gordon Brown lost the sight in one eye in a childhood rugby injury Photo: PA Mr Brown visited Moorfields in London, one of the world\'s best-known eye hospitals, after surgeons found two small tears in his retina. The disclosure comes just two weeks after Labour Party chiefs were angry with the BBC because Andrew Marr, the presenter, questioned the Prime Minister about his health, including his eyesight, during an interview. Related Articles UK economy ready to bounce back, says Brown <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6286070/Britains-economy-ready-to-bounce-back-says-Gordon-Brown.html> Gordon Brown\'s health: blogger behind rumours <http://www.telegra ph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/6241738/Gordon-Browns-health-blogger- behind-rumours.html> BBC stuns Brown with question on pill taking <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6237419/BBC-stuns-Gordon-Brown-with-question-on-pill-taking.html> I\'m about to see Shaun--any messages? And have you heard the news about Gordon\'s eye? What does it mean?','Checking inGordon Brown has hospital eye tests Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. By Andrew Alderson, Chief Reporter Published: 2:51PM BST 10 Oct 2009 Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. <http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraphimultimedia/archive/01485/brown- quitter_1485290c.jpg> Gordon Brown lost the sight in one eye in a childhood rugby injury Photo: PA Mr Brown visited Moorfields in London, one of the world\'s best-known eye hospitals, after surgeons found two small tears in his retina. The disclosure comes just two weeks after Labour Party chiefs were angry with the BBC because Andrew Marr, the presenter, questioned the Prime Minister about his health, including his eyesight, during an interview. Related Articles UK economy ready to bounce back, says Brown <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6286070/Britains-economy-ready-to-bounce-back-says-Gordon-Brown.html> Gordon Brown\'s health: blogger behind rumours <http://www.telegra ph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/6241738/Gordon-Browns-health-blogger- behind-rumours.html> BBC stuns Brown with question on pill taking <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6237419/BBC-stuns-Gordon-Brown-with-question-on-pill-taking.html> I\'m about to see Shaun--any messages? And have you heard the news about Gordon\'s eye? What does it mean?'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'HTML',18,1,'1416 - C05761124.txt','HRC re Jones RN: HRC re JonesFyi And Landler just added this: She also said she had the highest esteem for General Jones, according to her spokesman, Philippe Reines, who added in a statement, Anyone asserting otherwise is speaking for themselves, not the secretary. Cheryl, HRC called me understandably upset with the section of this NYT story regarding General Jones: http:fiwww.nvtimes.com/2009/05/02/world/02clinton.html? r=1&hpw=&pagewanted=orint She made it clear that this in no way reflects her feelings or anything she thinks about him, let alone anyone in her circle would say. She wanted me to make that clear to the reporter. I just spoke to Mark Landler, told him on the record (which I reiterated below via email) that Secretary Clinton holds General Jones in the highest regard, she has nothing but the highest praise for him, and that I was more than happy to put her on the phone to make herself clear on this point ? since they did not speak about their relationship during her lengthy interview for the story. I especially made the point that identifying this person as someone in her circle was incredibly misleading. Someone in her circle is someone like you, or a Jake, or me. And none of us would ever say anything like that. Someone who was slated for a position at State irrespective of the choice of HRC as Secretary should not be allowed to be identified that way. Mark conceded that point and let me know he will be changing the sourcing to read, But State Department officials, and others in the administration... It\'s a small consolation, but I think a very important one. Mark? Just to reiterate what I said on the phone, Secretary Clinton holds General Jones in the highest esteem and has nothing but the most glowing things to say about him and his contribution to the Administration. Anyone asserting otherwise is speaking for themselves, and not the Secretary. Philippe','HRC re Jones RN: HRC re JonesFyi And Landler just added this: \"She also said she had the \"highest esteem\" for General Jones, according to her spokesman, Philippe Reines, who added in a statement, \"Anyone asserting otherwise is speaking for themselves, not the secretary.\" Cheryl, HRC called me understandably upset with the section of this NYT story regarding General Jones: http:fiwww.nvtimes.com/2009/05/02/world/02clinton.html? r=1&hpw=&pagewanted=orint She made it clear that this in no way reflects her feelings or anything she thinks about him, let alone anyone \"in her circle\" would say. She wanted me to make that clear to the reporter. I just spoke to Mark Landler, told him on the record (which I reiterated below via email) that Secretary Clinton holds General Jones in the highest regard, she has nothing but the highest praise for him, and that I was more than happy to put her on the phone to make herself clear on this point ? since they did not speak about their relationship during her lengthy interview for the story. I especially made the point that identifying this person as someone \"in her circle\" was incredibly misleading. Someone in her circle is someone like you, or a Jake, or me. And none of us would ever say anything like that. Someone who was slated for a position at State irrespective of the choice of HRC as Secretary should not be allowed to be identified that way. Mark conceded that point and let me know he will be changing the sourcing to read, \"But State Department officials, and others in the administration...\" It\'s a small consolation, but I think a very important one. Mark? Just to reiterate what I said on the phone, Secretary Clinton holds General Jones in the highest esteem and has nothing but the most glowing things to say about him and his contribution to the Administration. Anyone asserting otherwise is speaking for themselves, and not the Secretary. Philippe'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'HTML',18,1,'152 - C05739737.txt','Les Gelb on the Obama responseThe whole thing is worth a read, but a very tough judge gives you and the President credit: By any standard of reason, President Obama and Secretary of State Canton conducted themselves very well amid the confusion and crises Of course they didn\'t do everything perfectly for example, some unidentified administration official disowned the embassy statement condemning the video. Such creepiness served only to make it look like Obama was running for cover at the expense of our embattled diplomats. But minor miscues aside, Obama and Clinton nailed the main points, especially Clinton. In her first statement soon after the riots, here s what she said The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. But let me be clear There is never any justification for violent acts of this kind. http://vvvvw.thedailybeast.corniarticles/2012/09/17/leslie-h-eelb-on-the-mvsteries-of-the-middle-east-riots.html','Les Gelb on the Obama responseThe whole thing is worth a read, but a very tough judge gives you and the President credit: By any standard of reason, President Obama and Secretary of State Canton conducted themselves very well amid the confusion and crises Of course they didn\'t do everything perfectly; for example, some unidentified administration official disowned the embassy statement condemning the video. Such creepiness served only to make it look like Obama was running for cover at the expense of our embattled diplomats. But minor miscues aside, Obama and Clinton nailed the main points, especially Clinton. In her first statement soon after the riots, here s what she said The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. But let me be clear There is never any justification for violent acts of this kind.\" http://vvvvw.thedailybeast.corniarticles/2012/09/17/leslie-h-eelb-on-the-mvsteries-of-the-middle-east-riots.html'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'HTML',18,1,'1957 - C05762546.txt','Bausman & Company - Fine Bench Made FurniturePrinting and sending to u hrc This isn\'t the right style...but does it look like the right function? http://www.bausman.net/AllItems/BySeries/1100/1140.html 14','Bausman & Company - Fine Bench Made FurniturePrinting and sending to u hrc This isn\'t the right style...but does it look like the right function? http://www.bausman.net/AllItems/BySeries/1100/1140.html 14'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'HTML',18,1,'2062 - C05762707.txt','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and Longer Knives? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the whack-a-mole crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and \"Longer Knives\"? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the \"whack-a-mole\" crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'HTML',18,1,'2104 - C05762767.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogWe can leave then for now - we can work around as nee be and they have a few connections to companies we don\'t. Asked philippe for a plan - he may want to sole source it to get the coverage but if not, yes. Cdm Read through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process B6 Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... 145 A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350> http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010 <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=33>, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38>, US Politics <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=28> ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 <http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20090710/000011.htm> (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38> , and elsewhere <http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200904u/shanghai-expo-2010> . And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc. <http://usapavilion2olo.com/>, a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis <http://shanghalusembassy-china.org.cn/071009.html> ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media <http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/10/content_11685418.htm> . No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had adopted a resolution in support of the US pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3106> . This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate? but instead became What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort? The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person 146','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogWe can leave then for now - we can work around as nee be and they have a few connections to companies we don\'t. Asked philippe for a plan - he may want to sole source it to get the coverage but if not, yes. Cdm Read through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process B6 Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... 145 A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350> http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010 <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=33>, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38>, US Politics <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=28> ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 <http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20090710/000011.htm> (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38> , and elsewhere <http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200904u/shanghai-expo-2010> . And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc. <http://usapavilion2olo.com/>, a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis <http://shanghalusembassy-china.org.cn/071009.html> ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media <http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/10/content_11685418.htm> . No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had \"adopted\" a resolution in support of the US pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3106> . This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer \"How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate?\" but instead became \"What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort?\" The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person 146'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'HTML',18,1,'2117 - C05762783.txt','book dealWashington Post\'s Reliable Source is reporting that Patti Solis Doyle has signed a book deal with Hyperion, with an anticipated publish date of 2011. This Just In . . . ? Patti Solis Doyle: You\'ve managed Hillary Clinton\'s presidential campaign, been sacked via e-mail, then resurfaced in the transition office of then-President-elect Obama. What\'s your next act? Book deal! She\'s inked it with Hyperion for an undisclosed amount. Scheduled for 2011, the nonfiction book will trace her political journey -- and, we can only hope, reveal some juicy campaign gossip. http://voices. washingtonpost. com/reliable- source/2009/ 05/this just in 60.html 68','book dealWashington Post\'s \"Reliable Source\" is reporting that Patti Solis Doyle has signed a book deal with Hyperion, with an anticipated publish date of 2011. This Just In . . . ? Patti Solis Doyle: You\'ve managed Hillary Clinton\'s presidential campaign, been sacked via e-mail, then resurfaced in the transition office of then-President-elect Obama. What\'s your next act? Book deal! She\'s inked it with Hyperion for an undisclosed amount. Scheduled for 2011, the nonfiction book will trace her political journey -- and, we can only hope, reveal some juicy campaign gossip. http://voices. washingtonpost. com/reliable- source/2009/ 05/this just in 60.html 68'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'HTML',18,1,'255 - C05739860.txt','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juancole.com/2012/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The consulate was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year. It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. Qaddafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi security forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the violence. And, he appears to have been willing to spill the beans. So let\'s call him the Libyan Deep Throat. Deep Throat is so knowledgeable about the conspiracies facing the city and so dangerous to those hatching them that the latter immediately attempted to spring him from jail.','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juancole.com/2012/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The \"consulate\" was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year. It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. Qaddafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi security forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the violence. And, he appears to have been willing to spill the beans. So let\'s call him the Libyan Deep Throat. Deep Throat is so knowledgeable about the conspiracies facing the city and so dangerous to those hatching them that the latter immediately attempted to spring him from jail.'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'HTML',18,1,'257 - C05739862.txt','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juaricole.corn/2o12/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The consulate was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. QacIdafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi securiV forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juaricole.corn/2o12/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The \"consulate\" was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. QacIdafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi securiV forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'HTML',18,1,'2626 - C05764139.txt','Peter Galbraith called, wants to talk to you...Hillary: Peter Galbraith just called me and I had a long talk with him. As you know, as chief of US mission to UN in Afghanistan he has protested the election fraud and come into conflict with the head of UN there, who wanted to cover it up. Peter has just come out of Afghanistan after four solid months there. He is pessimistic, says the analogy to Vietnam is not wrong-headed, that comparisons of increasing troop levels there as though the surge in Iraq could be replicated are misguided, but thinks there is an approach that should be attempted that involves the vote recount and trying to replace Karzai. He wishes to speak with you directly. He says that he has difficulty communicating with Holbrooke, not because he can\'t reach him, but because he finds Dick disjointed these days. Peter is on a plane right now to Norway, then London, then to NY on Wed, then could go to DC. He says you can reach him through the US mission to the UN office. FYI, from Wash Post today: The issue of how seriously to take the fraud charges, and whether to force a runoff, has also caused a rare public rift within the international community here. The senior American official at the U.N. mission, Peter W. Galbraith, left the country abruptly Sunday in a dispute with the mission director, Norwegian Kai Eide. Galbraith had pushed for an exhaustive probe. Sources who are familiar with the dispute but are not authorized to. speak on the record said Eide argued that the international community should not press too hard because it could undermine national stability. Galbraith had been convinced that Karzai could not win without fraud and had tried to reduce the number of polling stations in some areas in the south, the incumbent\'s ethnic stronghold, said one diplomatic source. Eide and others, the source said, were convinced that Karzai would win in any case and that any irregularities could be smoothed over, as they were in the 2004 presidential election that Karzai won by a safe margin. And, I\'ve included below Jane Smiley\'s rave review of Max\'s book. Sid http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-smiley/republican-gomorrah_b290293.html Your request is being processed... Jane Smiley Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist and Essayist Posted: September 17, 2009 02:56 PM','Peter Galbraith called, wants to talk to you...Hillary: Peter Galbraith just called me and I had a long talk with him. As you know, as chief of US mission to UN in Afghanistan he has protested the election fraud and come into conflict with the head of UN there, who wanted to cover it up. Peter has just come out of Afghanistan after four solid months there. He is pessimistic, says the analogy to Vietnam is not wrong-headed, that comparisons of increasing troop levels there as though the surge in Iraq could be replicated are misguided, but thinks there is an approach that should be attempted that involves the vote recount and trying to replace Karzai. He wishes to speak with you directly. He says that he has difficulty communicating with Holbrooke, not because he can\'t reach him, but because he finds Dick disjointed these days. Peter is on a plane right now to Norway, then London, then to NY on Wed, then could go to DC. He says you can reach him through the US mission to the UN office. FYI, from Wash Post today: \"The issue of how seriously to take the fraud charges, and whether to force a runoff, has also caused a rare public rift within the international community here. The senior American official at the U.N. mission, Peter W. Galbraith, left the country abruptly Sunday in a dispute with the mission director, Norwegian Kai Eide. \"Galbraith had pushed for an exhaustive probe. Sources who are familiar with the dispute but are not authorized to. speak on the record said Eide argued that the international community should not press too hard because it could undermine national stability. Galbraith had been convinced that Karzai could not win without fraud and had tried to reduce the number of polling stations in some areas in the south, the incumbent\'s ethnic stronghold, said one diplomatic source. Eide and others, the source said, were convinced that Karzai would win in any case and that any irregularities could be smoothed over, as they were in the 2004 presidential election that Karzai won by a safe margin.\" And, I\'ve included below Jane Smiley\'s rave review of Max\'s book. Sid http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-smiley/republican-gomorrah_b290293.html Your request is being processed... Jane Smiley Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist and Essayist Posted: September 17, 2009 02:56 PM'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'HTML',18,1,'2715 - C05764318.txt','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away. Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told \"none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away.\" Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'HTML',18,1,'2773 - C05764453.txt','New POGO story - forced resignation of whistleblowerFyi From POGO\'s website blog: A positive take on our actions thus far, as characterized by the remaining guards in Kabul. http://pogoblog.typeoad.combogo/2009/09/more-news-from-euards-on-the-ground-in-kabul.html More News From Guards on the Ground in Kabul A quick update from the ground in Kabul: we\'ve heard that guards at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan are very pleased with the State Department\'s actions so far, with one source saying guards feel as if they\'ve been liberated from prison. State Department investigators have been conducting thorough, respectful interviews and are not asking guards if they shared information with POGO. The right people are being fired and it looks like we\'re on the way to restoring an atmosphere of professionalism at the U.S. Embassy. The contractor who was forced out of his position, by the way, was asked to leave before the State Department arrived on the scene. More as it comes in. -- Bryan Rahija We are now in a battle with POGO for ownership of this issue. What the Embassy today did was quite effective - maintaining the initiative and outlining decisive actions taken. We need to continue this trend, forcing POGO to react to what we are doing rather than the other way around. The Embassy statement does include removal of supervisors. I wonder from a contracting and legal standpoint how to react if asked to POGO\'s suggestion that supervisors are not allowed to work for another contractor. While people have a right to work, I believe we get to review a contractor\'s management team and instruct them on who is acceptable or not, right? I don\'t necessarily buy into POGO\'s Nuremberg defense, that people are exonerated because they were forced to debase themselves. But I see the release below as good news, that we have established momentum on the issue. We should retain it even though it will become more challenging as Congress returns next week. 76 POGO released the following statement on their website today: Statement by Danielle Brian, Executive Director, Project On Government Oversight: POGO is pleased that the State Department has finally taken decisive steps to bring the Kabul security guard scandal under control. We remain very concerned, however, with certain elements of this action. POGO has no solid information of the identities of those reported to have been removed. We have been told people are being fired for simply being in the photographs. We do know a number of those were unwilling participants. We also want to hear that the supervisors who were responsible for this debacle are being held fully accountable and not simply allowed to resign and go to another contractor. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-filesialerts/contract-oversightico-gp-20090904.html Fyi POGO posted the attached on their website, claiming that the whistleblower who exposed the guard scandal was forced to resign. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-files/alerts/contract-oversight/co-gp-20090903.html One of the whistleblowers who helped expose the guard scandal at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul has just been forced to resign after his company?whose client is ArmorGroup, North America (AGNA)?came to believe that he had reached out to D.C. for assistance. The company told POGO that the whistleblower\'s resignation was voluntary. However, information obtained by the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) strongly suggests he was pressured into resigning to avoid being fired, an action often referred to as constructive dismissal. POGO is deeply concerned about the action allegedly taken against the whistleblower. He is being forced out at a time 77','New POGO story - forced resignation of whistleblowerFyi From POGO\'s website blog: A positive take on our actions thus far, as characterized by the remaining guards in Kabul. http://pogoblog.typeoad.combogo/2009/09/more-news-from-euards-on-the-ground-in-kabul.html More News From Guards on the Ground in Kabul A quick update from the ground in Kabul: we\'ve heard that guards at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan are very pleased with the State Department\'s actions so far, with one source saying guards feel as if they\'ve been \"liberated from prison.\" State Department investigators have been conducting thorough, respectful interviews and are not asking guards if they shared information with POGO. The right people are being fired and it looks like we\'re on the way to restoring an atmosphere of professionalism at the U.S. Embassy. The contractor who was forced out of his position, by the way, was asked to leave before the State Department arrived on the scene. More as it comes in. -- Bryan Rahija We are now in a battle with POGO for ownership of this issue. What the Embassy today did was quite effective - maintaining the initiative and outlining decisive actions taken. We need to continue this trend, forcing POGO to react to what we are doing rather than the other way around. The Embassy statement does include removal of supervisors. I wonder from a contracting and legal standpoint how to react if asked to POGO\'s suggestion that supervisors are not allowed to work for another contractor. While people have a right to work, I believe we get to review a contractor\'s management team and instruct them on who is acceptable or not, right? I don\'t necessarily buy into POGO\'s Nuremberg defense, that people are exonerated because they were forced to debase themselves. But I see the release below as good news, that we have established momentum on the issue. We should retain it even though it will become more challenging as Congress returns next week. 76 POGO released the following statement on their website today: Statement by Danielle Brian, Executive Director, Project On Government Oversight: \"POGO is pleased that the State Department has finally taken decisive steps to bring the Kabul security guard scandal under control. We remain very concerned, however, with certain elements of this action. POGO has no solid information of the identities of those reported to have been removed. We have been told people are being fired for simply being in the photographs. We do know a number of those were unwilling participants. We also want to hear that the supervisors who were responsible for this debacle are being held fully accountable and not simply allowed to resign and go to another contractor.\" http://www.pogo.ordpogo-filesialerts/contract-oversightico-gp-20090904.html Fyi POGO posted the attached on their website, claiming that the whistleblower who exposed the guard scandal was forced to resign. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-files/alerts/contract-oversight/co-gp-20090903.html One of the whistleblowers who helped expose the guard scandal at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul has just been forced to resign after his company?whose client is ArmorGroup, North America (AGNA)?came to believe that he had reached out to D.C. for assistance. The company told POGO that the whistleblower\'s resignation was voluntary. However, information obtained by the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) strongly suggests he was pressured into resigning to avoid being fired, an action often referred to as constructive dismissal. POGO is deeply concerned about the action allegedly taken against the whistleblower. He is being forced out at a time 77'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'HTML',18,1,'3029 - C05764903.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidOk. PIs print for me and review for CGI speech. Fyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World <http://www.philanthrocapitalism.net/> . The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week <http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.orgiournneetings/meeting_annual.asp?Section=OurMeetings&PageTitle=CGI%20An nual%20Meeting> may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dynkontent/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111602039.html> , fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars.','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidOk. PIs print for me and review for CGI speech. Fyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World <http://www.philanthrocapitalism.net/> . The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week <http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.orgiournneetings/meeting_annual.asp?Section=OurMeetings&PageTitle=CGI%20An nual%20Meeting> may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dynkontent/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111602039.html> , fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\"'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'HTML',18,1,'3211 - C05765609.txt','WowHe had little record but lots of rhetoric -- much of it morally stirring and beautifully written, Richard Cohen writes in his Washington Post column. As president, though, he has tried so hard to be the un-George Bush that the former president\'s overweening moralism -- his insistence on seeing things as either black or white -- has become an Obama gray. Human rights in general has been treated as if it\'s a Republican idea. Obama should reread his Philadelphia speech. He\'ll find a good man there. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/23/AR2009112302 897.html','Wow\"He had little record but lots of rhetoric -- much of it morally stirring and beautifully written,\" Richard Cohen writes in his Washington Post column. \"As president, though, he has tried so hard to be the un-George Bush that the former president\'s overweening moralism -- his insistence on seeing things as either black or white -- has become an Obama gray. Human rights in general has been treated as if it\'s a Republican idea. Obama should reread his Philadelphia speech. He\'ll find a good man there.\" http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/23/AR2009112302 897.html'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'HTML',18,1,'3286 - C05765783.txt','FYI: Policy implications of jobs losses. SidH: If Roubini is right, and he\'s been mostly right so far, one of the few, then without additional and large stimulus devoted to putting a floor on job loss, the pressure on protectionism will be far more intense. (Protectionism, by any name, should not be dismissed as a targeted tool in an ongoing policy to force China to revalue its currency. The US is not without means here.) The deficit will be high in any case and the Republicans will always attempt to exploit it no matter what its number. Whether another stimulus can pass Congress is another matter. Still, what matters in the short-run--and long-run--are achievable results. To most people, the deficit is an abstraction employment and housing--and insecurity about both--are their vital, concrete and immediate issues. Sid http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2009/11/15/2009-11- 15_the_worst_is_yet_to_come_unemployed_americans_should_hunker_down_for_more job_lo.html The worst is yet to come: Unemployed Americans should hunker down for more job losses BY Nouriel Roubini Sunday, November 15th 2009, 4:00 AM Think the worst is over? Wrong. Conditions in the U.S. labor markets are awful and worsening. While the official unemployment rate is already 10.2% and another 200,000 jobs were lost in October, when you include discouraged workers and partially employed workers the figure is a whopping 17.5%. While losing 200,000 jobs per month is better than the 700,000 jobs lost in January, current job losses still average more than the per month rate of 150,000 during the last recession. Also, remember: The last recession ended in November 2001, but job losses continued for more than a year and half until June of 2003 ditto for the 1990-91 recession. So we can expect that job losses will continue until the end of 2010 at the earliest. In other words, if you are unemployed and looking for work and just waiting for the economy to turn the corner, you had better hunker down. All the economic numbers suggest this will take a while. The jobs just are not coming back. There\'s really just one hope for our leaders to turn things around: a bold prescription that increases the fiscal stimulus with another round of labor-intensive, shovel-ready infrastructure projects, helps fiscally strapped state and local governments and provides a temporary tax credit to the private sector to hire more workers. Helping the unemployed just by extending unemployment benefits is necessary not sufficient it leads to persistent unemployment rather than job creation. The long-term picture for workers and families is even worse than current job loss numbers alone would suggest. Now as a way of sharing the pain, many firms are telling their workers to cut hours, take furloughs and accept lower wages. Specifically, that fall in hours worked is equivalent to another 3 million full time jobs lost on top of the 7.5 million jobs formally lost. This is very bad news but we must face facts. Many of the lost jobs are gone forever, including construction jobs, finance jobs and manufacturing jobs. Recent studies suggest that a quarter of U.S. jobs are fully out-sourceable over time to other countries.','FYI: Policy implications of jobs losses. SidH: If Roubini is right, and he\'s been mostly right so far, one of the few, then without additional and large stimulus devoted to putting a floor on job loss, the pressure on protectionism will be far more intense. (Protectionism, by any name, should not be dismissed as a targeted tool in an ongoing policy to force China to revalue its currency. The US is not without means here.) The deficit will be high in any case and the Republicans will always attempt to exploit it no matter what its number. Whether another stimulus can pass Congress is another matter. Still, what matters in the short-run--and long-run--are achievable results. To most people, the deficit is an abstraction; employment and housing--and insecurity about both--are their vital, concrete and immediate issues. Sid http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2009/11/15/2009-11- 15_the_worst_is_yet_to_come_unemployed_americans_should_hunker_down_for_more job_lo.html The worst is yet to come: Unemployed Americans should hunker down for more job losses BY Nouriel Roubini Sunday, November 15th 2009, 4:00 AM Think the worst is over? Wrong. Conditions in the U.S. labor markets are awful and worsening. While the official unemployment rate is already 10.2% and another 200,000 jobs were lost in October, when you include discouraged workers and partially employed workers the figure is a whopping 17.5%. While losing 200,000 jobs per month is better than the 700,000 jobs lost in January, current job losses still average more than the per month rate of 150,000 during the last recession. Also, remember: The last recession ended in November 2001, but job losses continued for more than a year and half until June of 2003; ditto for the 1990-91 recession. So we can expect that job losses will continue until the end of 2010 at the earliest. In other words, if you are unemployed and looking for work and just waiting for the economy to turn the corner, you had better hunker down. All the economic numbers suggest this will take a while. The jobs just are not coming back. There\'s really just one hope for our leaders to turn things around: a bold prescription that increases the fiscal stimulus with another round of labor-intensive, shovel-ready infrastructure projects, helps fiscally strapped state and local governments and provides a temporary tax credit to the private sector to hire more workers. Helping the unemployed just by extending unemployment benefits is necessary not sufficient; it leads to persistent unemployment rather than job creation. The long-term picture for workers and families is even worse than current job loss numbers alone would suggest. Now as a way of sharing the pain, many firms are telling their workers to cut hours, take furloughs and accept lower wages. Specifically, that fall in hours worked is equivalent to another 3 million full time jobs lost on top of the 7.5 million jobs formally lost. This is very bad news but we must face facts. Many of the lost jobs are gone forever, including construction jobs, finance jobs and manufacturing jobs. Recent studies suggest that a quarter of U.S. jobs are fully out-sourceable over time to other countries.'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'HTML',18,1,'3294 - C05765795.txt','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main banker for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main \"banker\" for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'HTML',18,1,'3394 - C05765959.txt','Charles Blow in NYT todayTo: Read his column today ... Black in the Age of Obama ... much to discuss This means that Obama can get away with doing almost nothing to specifically address issues important to African-Americans and instead focus on the white voters he\'s losing in droves. hap ://www.nytime s.c om/2 009/ 1 2/05/opinion/05 blow.html?_r= 1 &th&emc=th','Charles Blow in NYT todayTo: Read his column today ... \"Black in the Age of Obama\" ... much to discuss \"This means that Obama can get away with doing almost nothing to specifically address issues important to African-Americans and instead focus on the white voters he\'s losing in droves.\" hap ://www.nytime s.c om/2 009/ 1 2/05/opinion/05 blow.html?_r= 1 &th&emc=th'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'HTML',18,1,'3628 - C05766418.txt','NYT Piece on Eikenberry CablesThe leaking of classified material is a breach not only of trust, it is I WI also a breach of the law. In either event, we should seek a full investigation and send a deterrent message to the community that this type of security breach is unacceptable and seriously jeopardizes our national interest. Can you advise what have been steps taken in the past in these types of matters as I would like to ensure we take agressive action. Cdm FYI, there is a just released story on the front page of NYTimes.com that re-prints in full Amb. Eikenberry\'s November 2009 Cables (full story pasted below): http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/26/worldiasia/26strategy.html?hp and http://documents.nytimes.com/eikenberry-s-memos-on-the-strategy-in-afghanistan?hp#p=1 January 26,2010 U.S. Envoy\'s Cables Show Concerns on Afghan War Plans By ERIC SCHMITT WASHINGTON ? The United States ambassador in Kabul warned his superiors here in November that President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan is not an adequate strategic partner and continues to shun responsibility for any sovereign burden, according to a','NYT Piece on Eikenberry CablesThe leaking of classified material is a breach not only of trust, it is I WI also a breach of the law. In either event, we should seek a full investigation and send a deterrent message to the community that this type of security breach is unacceptable and seriously jeopardizes our national interest. Can you advise what have been steps taken in the past in these types of matters as I would like to ensure we take agressive action. Cdm FYI, there is a just released story on the front page of NYTimes.com that re-prints in full Amb. Eikenberry\'s November 2009 Cables (full story pasted below): http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/26/worldiasia/26strategy.html?hp and http://documents.nytimes.com/eikenberry-s-memos-on-the-strategy-in-afghanistan?hp#p=1 January 26,2010 U.S. Envoy\'s Cables Show Concerns on Afghan War Plans By ERIC SCHMITT WASHINGTON ? The United States ambassador in Kabul warned his superiors here in November that President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan \"is not an adequate strategic partner\" and \"continues to shun responsibility for any sovereign burden,\" according to a'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hudson_Theatre',1,1,'1190 - C05760483.txt','Letter for Hillary from Tina BrownPls print. I am so sorry we didn\'t touch base today. I had a quick conversation with I am forwarding the letter from Tina Brown because I think this will be fabulous opportunity for you to showcase your ideas and also your long history of advocating on behalf of women around the world. As always, I defer to your and your staff\'s realities and judgment but did want you to know I am involved and hope you can make it. If not, I love you anyway! Let me what might work for us to chat. I described the possibilities to both in Rhinebeck. Hope you are well. As always, Jill December 10, 2009 Dear Madame Secretary, I am following up on the letter I sent to you on November 8, 2009 at the suggestion of Melanne Verveer. On March 12th and 13th, in New York City, 300 influential women from diverse countries and cultures will come together to illuminate the circumstances of their lives and to explore the still unfulfilled promise of women around the world. Women in the World: Stories and Solutions, will be hosted by The Daily Beast, the United Nations Foundation, Vital Voices Global Partnership, and Diane von Furstenberg (and sponsored by Hewlett Packard who will bring their most creative digital support). We are delighted to announce that for our opening night on Friday, March 12, at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, we have an extraordinary event planned. The legendary Broadway director Julie Taymor has agreed to direct the Vital Voices play Seven, featuring acclaimed film and stage actresses. At the conclusion of this performance, we will host a panel conversation featuring their real-life counterparts: Hafsat Abiola, Farida Azizi, Anabella De Leon, Inez McCormack, Mukhtar Mai, Mu Sochua, and Marina Pisklakova-Parker.','Letter for Hillary from Tina BrownPls print. I am so sorry we didn\'t touch base today. I had a quick conversation with I am forwarding the letter from Tina Brown because I think this will be fabulous opportunity for you to showcase your ideas and also your long history of advocating on behalf of women around the world. As always, I defer to your and your staff\'s realities and judgment but did want you to know I am involved and hope you can make it. If not, I love you anyway! Let me what might work for us to chat. I described the possibilities to both in Rhinebeck. Hope you are well. As always, Jill December 10, 2009 Dear Madame Secretary, I am following up on the letter I sent to you on November 8, 2009 at the suggestion of Melanne Verveer. On March 12th and 13th, in New York City, 300 influential women from diverse countries and cultures will come together to illuminate the circumstances of their lives and to explore the still unfulfilled promise of women around the world. \"Women in the World: Stories and Solutions,\" will be hosted by The Daily Beast, the United Nations Foundation, Vital Voices Global Partnership, and Diane von Furstenberg (and sponsored by Hewlett Packard who will bring their most creative digital support). We are delighted to announce that for our opening night on Friday, March 12, at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, we have an extraordinary event planned. The legendary Broadway director Julie Taymor has agreed to direct the Vital Voices play Seven, featuring acclaimed film and stage actresses. At the conclusion of this performance, we will host a panel conversation featuring their real-life counterparts: Hafsat Abiola, Farida Azizi, Anabella De Leon, Inez McCormack, Mukhtar Mai, Mu Sochua, and Marina Pisklakova-Parker.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Hugo_Chávez',2,1,'2016 - C05762638.txt','Conference callOK. FYI -Micheletti just concluded a press conference offering to enter into dialogue. They invite the OAS to help, but are willing to have int\'l observers and other int\'l orgs. Michiletti also called for a peaceful solution and asked Presidents Ortega and Chavez specifically to desist interfering in the the internal matters of Honduras. M reported Nica troops on the border. Morales Jr, Considering Zelaya\'s late departure from Dulles (3 pm), I recommend we do our conference later rather than earlier. I suggest 9 pm. 68','Conference callOK. FYI -Micheletti just concluded a press conference offering to enter into dialogue. They invite the OAS to help, but are willing to have int\'l observers and other int\'l orgs. Michiletti also called for a peaceful solution and asked Presidents Ortega and Chavez specifically to desist interfering in the the internal matters of Honduras. M reported Nica troops on the border. Morales Jr, Considering Zelaya\'s late departure from Dulles (3 pm), I recommend we do our conference later rather than earlier. I suggest 9 pm. 68'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Hugo_Chávez',2,1,'2604 - C05764107.txt','Washington Post editorial: An Open Hand That Weakens ChavezFYI I think S will like this piece about our policy in the region. We backgrounded extensively for it, but Schumacher-Matos leans this way in any case. Best, ck Editorial An Open Hand That Weakens Chavez Edward Schumacher-Matos 21 August 2009 The Washington Post A25 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is a liar and a troublemaker. Congressmen and columnists can say this, but President Obama is correct not to do so, even though his critics want a tougher U.S. policy against the Venezuelan. A testament to the success of diplomatic finesse is that Chavez and his pan-regional socialist dreams have been losing ground in Latin America since the inauguration of Obama and his appointment of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. In the past week alone, two Chavez allies have broken ranks. Ecuador and Venezuela were teamed against neighboring Colombia over a guerrilla war there. But Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa has just accepted an olive branch offered by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.','Washington Post editorial: An Open Hand That Weakens ChavezFYI I think S will like this piece about our policy in the region. We backgrounded extensively for it, but Schumacher-Matos leans this way in any case. Best, ck Editorial An Open Hand That Weakens Chavez Edward Schumacher-Matos 21 August 2009 The Washington Post A25 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is a liar and a troublemaker. Congressmen and columnists can say this, but President Obama is correct not to do so, even though his critics want a tougher U.S. policy against the Venezuelan. A testament to the success of diplomatic finesse is that Chavez and his pan-regional socialist dreams have been losing ground in Latin America since the inauguration of Obama and his appointment of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. In the past week alone, two Chavez allies have broken ranks. Ecuador and Venezuela were teamed against neighboring Colombia over a guerrilla war there. But Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa has just accepted an olive branch offered by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Hugo_Llorens',5,1,'2011 - C05762631.txt','Security SituationFyi B6 ALL: Police/Military have blocked vehicle traffic to the Airport. Not allowing groups of pedestrians to pass. Apparently they are prepared to prevent Zelaya supporters to gather at the airport. Z supporters from outside Tegucigalpa slept at University Pedagogica in the outskirts of the city last night where they will begin their march today. Zelaya and his supporters have been encouraging Zelaya supporters from the interior to come into the capital and support Zelaya\'s arrival. Many of these are rural poor and indigenous from his popular strongholds in the Departments of Copan Intibuca, and Lempira. We also know that many bus loads of Z supporters are coming in from his home province of Olancho. Zelaya is not popular in Tegucigalpa, so the potential for confrontation is high. Hugo Llorens Ambassador US. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268 64','Security SituationFyi B6 ALL: Police/Military have blocked vehicle traffic to the Airport. Not allowing groups of pedestrians to pass. Apparently they are prepared to prevent Zelaya supporters to gather at the airport. Z supporters from outside Tegucigalpa slept at University Pedagogica in the outskirts of the city last night where they will begin their march today. Zelaya and his supporters have been encouraging Zelaya supporters from the interior to come into the capital and support Zelaya\'s arrival. Many of these are rural poor and indigenous from his popular strongholds in the Departments of Copan Intibuca, and Lempira. We also know that many bus loads of Z supporters are coming in from his home province of Olancho. Zelaya is not popular in Tegucigalpa, so the potential for confrontation is high. Hugo Llorens Ambassador US. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268 64'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Hugo_Llorens',5,1,'2974 - C05764804.txt','Regime Plan to Break-in to Brazilian EmbassyThis relates to a conversation I had with S. So far we seem to be ok regarding the Brazilian mission in Tegucigalpa. Tom/Dan/Craig: Regime DFM Marta Lorena Alvarado denied a few minutes on TV that the regime had any intention to entering the Brazilian Embassy to arrest Z. She accused Z supporters of spreading the rumors to create a climate of tension and uncertainly. This tracks with all of the information that we have been picking up from the HOAF, Supreme Court and the Attorney General\'s office. We\'ve made clear in all of our conversations with regime contacts they would face grave consequences if they violate the diplomatic sanctity of the Brazilian Embassy. I hate to agree with the regime, but on this one they may be right. The calls from regime contacts appear synchronized and are coming out of Managua, Guatemala, here in Tegucigalpa, as well as NYC. However, to be sure, we\'ve made a second round of calls. Both the Minister of Security and the Attorney General have again told us that the regime has no/no intention of entering the Brazilian Embassy. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268','Regime Plan to Break-in to Brazilian EmbassyThis relates to a conversation I had with S. So far we seem to be ok regarding the Brazilian mission in Tegucigalpa. Tom/Dan/Craig: Regime DFM Marta Lorena Alvarado denied a few minutes on TV that the regime had any intention to entering the Brazilian Embassy to arrest Z. She accused Z supporters of spreading the rumors to create a climate of tension and uncertainly. This tracks with all of the information that we have been picking up from the HOAF, Supreme Court and the Attorney General\'s office. We\'ve made clear in all of our conversations with regime contacts they would face \"grave consequences\" if they violate the diplomatic sanctity of the Brazilian Embassy. I hate to agree with the regime, but on this one they may be right. The calls from regime contacts appear synchronized and are coming out of Managua, Guatemala, here in Tegucigalpa, as well as NYC. However, to be sure, we\'ve made a second round of calls. Both the Minister of Security and the Attorney General have again told us that the regime has no/no intention of entering the Brazilian Embassy. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Hugo_Llorens',5,1,'3034 - C05764909.txt','Call from AriasFyi B6 Kelly, Craig A Webster, Christopher W I just received a call from Arias. He expressed his appreciation for everything the US had done in support of democracy in Honduras. He said the recent tough messages by Insulza, OAS Ambassadors and USG officials. strengthened by US sanctions, was having an impact on the M regime. He praised our decision to close the consulate and urged that we also move to take away tourist and business visas from key regime members and supporters. I told him we were working on implementing the visa and other measures which I expected could be announced soon. Arias was critical of Z saying his recent public statements continued to be unhelpful. He described Z\'s statement advocating the death penalty (presumably to apply to his political enemies) and asking for the extension of his term in office as disastrous. He said that Insulza had made the right call by not allowing Z to address the OASGA. We agreed the influence of FM Rodas over Z was highly negative, I told Arias I would be back in Honduras tomorrow and planned in the coming days to press influential political, business and civil society and urge support for the immediate signing of the Si Accord. Arias and I agreed to stay in close touch in the coming days. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa 329','Call from AriasFyi B6 Kelly, Craig A; Webster, Christopher W; I just received a call from Arias. He expressed his appreciation for everything the US had done in support of democracy in Honduras. He said the recent tough messages by Insulza, OAS Ambassadors and USG officials. strengthened by US sanctions, was having an impact on the M regime. He praised our decision to close the consulate and urged that we also move to take away tourist and business visas from key regime members and supporters. I told him we were working on implementing the visa and other measures which I expected could be announced soon. Arias was critical of Z saying his recent public statements continued to be unhelpful. He described Z\'s statement advocating the death penalty (presumably to apply to his political enemies) and asking for the extension of his term in office as \"disastrous\". He said that Insulza had made the right call by not allowing Z to address the OASGA. We agreed the influence of FM Rodas over Z was highly negative, I told Arias I would be back in Honduras tomorrow and planned in the coming days to press influential political, business and civil society and urge support for the immediate signing of the Si Accord. Arias and I agreed to stay in close touch in the coming days. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa 329'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Hugo_Llorens',5,1,'3035 - C05764911.txt','Honduras: Maybe, maybeFyi Attached is from Lew Amselem, our rep to OAS. He gives a readout of his conversation today with Arias Accord negotiator Jon Biehl. Some nice comments about S from Biehi and Arias. I will forward another note from Hugo Llorens with similar message. Best, ck','Honduras: Maybe, maybeFyi Attached is from Lew Amselem, our rep to OAS. He gives a readout of his conversation today with Arias Accord negotiator Jon Biehl. Some nice comments about S from Biehi and Arias. I will forward another note from Hugo Llorens with similar message. Best, ck'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Hugo_Llorens',5,1,'3146 - C05765102.txt','Hilda SolisAm sure u saw but just in case Not sure if S saw this. My response to her note to me yesterday. Madame Secretary: Thank you for reaching out to Secretary Solis and convincing her to join the Verification Commission. She and Ricardo Lagos will make for a very high profile and effective international component of the Commission. We will meet with her this morning at 10 am to brief her for Tuesday\'s journey to Honduras. At this point, it appears we have a military aircraft available. The plan is for the U.S. Delegation to depart D.C., stop in Miami to pick up Ricardo Lagos, and arrive in Tegucigalpa together. We think this will send a powerful message to Hondurans and leave no doubt about our commitment to seeing this process through to a successful conclusion. You should be aware that Ambassador Hugo Llorens is under public assault. The Wall Street Journal dedicates its America\'s column this morning to attacking him and calling for his removal. Last Friday, Representative Connie Mack did Tom and Craig-- I spoke w Secretary Solis and thanked her for going to Honduras. She is eager for your briefing and advice when you meet w her today. And it is very important that Craig is going w her to guide her thru this process. Oscar Arias told me he is very worried about whether the agreement will be implemented and is meeting w the leading Presidential candidate this week to urge that he produce his party\'s 55 votes for restitution. I also spoke w Insulza who is focussed on the elections which I told him we would fully support. Is there more we should be doing? Again, thanks for all your great work and good luck in the effort to get this across the finish line. Best, HRC','Hilda SolisAm sure u saw but just in case Not sure if S saw this. My response to her note to me yesterday. Madame Secretary: Thank you for reaching out to Secretary Solis and convincing her to join the Verification Commission. She and Ricardo Lagos will make for a very high profile and effective international component of the Commission. We will meet with her this morning at 10 am to brief her for Tuesday\'s journey to Honduras. At this point, it appears we have a military aircraft available. The plan is for the U.S. Delegation to depart D.C., stop in Miami to pick up Ricardo Lagos, and arrive in Tegucigalpa together. We think this will send a powerful message to Hondurans and leave no doubt about our commitment to seeing this process through to a successful conclusion. You should be aware that Ambassador Hugo Llorens is under public assault. The Wall Street Journal dedicates its America\'s column this morning to attacking him and calling for his removal. Last Friday, Representative Connie Mack did Tom and Craig-- I spoke w Secretary Solis and thanked her for going to Honduras. She is eager for your briefing and advice when you meet w her today. And it is very important that Craig is going w her to guide her thru this process. Oscar Arias told me he is very worried about whether the agreement will be implemented and is meeting w the leading Presidential candidate this week to urge that he produce his party\'s 55 votes for restitution. I also spoke w Insulza who is focussed on the elections which I told him we would fully support. Is there more we should be doing? Again, thanks for all your great work and good luck in the effort to get this across the finish line. Best, HRC'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Hugs_and_kisses',2,1,'1030 - C05760245.txt','Les GelbYes, we\'re trying to find a date that works for Les, but he is a little, shall we say picky. H, I spent yesterday with Les Gelb on Nantucket. He had lots to say which might be of interest, but I thought the most important thing to tell you is to make sure you are aware of the Parade magazine piece he wants to do about you. He would like to do a day in your life, when you meet with members of Congress and international figures. He wants to show the impact you are having domestically and internationally. He said he would give you a veto over content and looked me in the eye and said, she will like it. Maybe you know this, but did not want it to fall between the cracks. Enjoy your vacation and love to all of you. Xoxo','Les GelbYes, we\'re trying to find a date that works for Les, but he is a little, shall we say picky. H, I spent yesterday with Les Gelb on Nantucket. He had lots to say which might be of interest, but I thought the most important thing to tell you is to make sure you are aware of the Parade magazine piece he wants to do about you. He would like to do a day in your life, when you meet with members of Congress and international figures. He wants to show the impact you are having domestically and internationally. He said he would give you a veto over content and looked me in the eye and said, \"she will like it\". Maybe you know this, but did not want it to fall between the cracks. Enjoy your vacation and love to all of you. Xoxo'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Hugs_and_kisses',2,1,'2822 - C05764537.txt','Les GelbYes, we\'re trying to find a date that works for Les, but he is a little, shall we say picky. H, I spent yesterday with Les Gelb on Nantucket. He had lots to say which might be of interest, but I thought the most important thing to tell you is to make sure you are aware of the Parade magazine piece he wants to do about you. He would like to do a day in your life, when you meet with members of Congress and international figures. He wants to show the impact you are having domestically and internationally. He said he would give you a veto over content and looked me in the eye and said, she will like it. Maybe you know this, but did not want it to fall between the cracks. Enjoy your vacation and love to all of you. Xoxo L','Les GelbYes, we\'re trying to find a date that works for Les, but he is a little, shall we say picky. H, I spent yesterday with Les Gelb on Nantucket. He had lots to say which might be of interest, but I thought the most important thing to tell you is to make sure you are aware of the Parade magazine piece he wants to do about you. He would like to do a day in your life, when you meet with members of Congress and international figures. He wants to show the impact you are having domestically and internationally. He said he would give you a veto over content and looked me in the eye and said, \"she will like it\". Maybe you know this, but did not want it to fall between the cracks. Enjoy your vacation and love to all of you. Xoxo L'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hullabaloo_Soundtrack',1,1,'1197 - C05760497.txt','Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni AwardsLuncheon on Dec Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni AwardsLuncheon on Dec 10. Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni Awards Luncheon on Dec 10.10. Pls print. Oh, yes please You and I, twin Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Could I surprise him w a congratulatory letter? That would embarrass him for sure. Can you believe I am now an official Thought you might want to know that our Kevbo is being honored at Chicago-Kent College of Law--distinguished alum that he is. Anyway, just found out this morning and, of course, not from Kevin. Betsy <http://e2ma.net/oz/2632026830/2397997/22728/spacer.gif> Forward this message to a friend <http://e2ma.net/map/view=Forward/ID=22728.2632026830/rid=cc9650badaf47333bba0cd882bcbaf78/send_to_frien d> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/shared/spc.gif> Chicago-Kent College of Law: Alumni E- Brief <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/email/head_center.jpg> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/shared/spc.gif> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/email/head_nav_gold.jpg>','Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni AwardsLuncheon on Dec Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni AwardsLuncheon on Dec 10. Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni Awards Luncheon on Dec 10.10. Pls print. Oh, yes please You and I, twin Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Could I surprise him w a congratulatory letter? That would embarrass him for sure. Can you believe I am now an official Thought you might want to know that our Kevbo is being honored at Chicago-Kent College of Law--distinguished alum that he is. Anyway, just found out this morning and, of course, not from Kevin. Betsy <http://e2ma.net/oz/2632026830/2397997/22728/spacer.gif> Forward this message to a friend <http://e2ma.net/map/view=Forward/ID=22728.2632026830/rid=cc9650badaf47333bba0cd882bcbaf78/send_to_frien d> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/shared/spc.gif> Chicago-Kent College of Law: Alumni E- Brief <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/email/head_center.jpg> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/shared/spc.gif> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/email/head_nav_gold.jpg>'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Humanitarian_aid',3,1,'1641 - C05761508.txt','FINAL Pakistan Texting Campaign TQ FVV: FINAL Pakistan Texting Campaign TQAttachments: 060209 Taken Question - Current Total of Pak IDPs via Texting Campaign .1B-D RB.docx U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release June 2, 2009 2009/ Question Taken at June 1, 2009 Daily Press Briefing Current results of Texting Campaign for Humanitarian Aid to Pakistan Q. How much money has been raised through the texting campaign for humanitarian aid for Pakistan? A. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reported that as of June 1, 2009, a total of $135,008 in private donations from U.S. sources for humanitarian aid to Pakistan had been received. Of that total, $31,390 was received via 5,722 text messages. The remainder included $84,702 received via 439 online donations and $18,916 by mail and from major donors. # # # FYI. Some interesting results on on-line contributions this far regarding Pakistani IDPs. Pi','FINAL Pakistan Texting Campaign TQ FVV: FINAL Pakistan Texting Campaign TQAttachments: 060209 Taken Question - Current Total of Pak IDPs via Texting Campaign .1B-D RB.docx U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release June 2, 2009 2009/ Question Taken at June 1, 2009 Daily Press Briefing Current results of Texting Campaign for Humanitarian Aid to Pakistan Q. How much money has been raised through the texting campaign for humanitarian aid for Pakistan? A. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reported that as of June 1, 2009, a total of $135,008 in private donations from U.S. sources for humanitarian aid to Pakistan had been received. Of that total, $31,390 was received via 5,722 text messages. The remainder included $84,702 received via 439 online donations; and $18,916 by mail and from major donors. # # # FYI. Some interesting results on on-line contributions this far regarding Pakistani IDPs. Pi'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Humanitarian_aid',3,1,'2514 - C05763921.txt','Questionso Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this time.] Q: Under the previous Administration organizatioris receiving HIV\\AIDs funds from the U.S. Government were required to have a policy explicitly opposing prostitution and sex trafficking. Is that going to continue to be the policy of this Administration? A: This matter has been the subject of litigation - outside groups have sued both USAID and the HHS over the policy - and we recently notified the Court that we needed additional time to review the policy. That review is underway no final decisions have been made. On 7/25/09 8:46 PM, Evergreen <Hdr22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Is the 50k figure State and AID? > Kurdistan election results? > Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during > WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we > deport them after war ended? > Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? > What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid?','Questionso Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this time.] Q: Under the previous Administration organizatioris receiving HIV\\AIDs funds from the U.S. Government were required to have a policy explicitly opposing prostitution and sex trafficking. Is that going to continue to be the policy of this Administration? A: This matter has been the subject of litigation - outside groups have sued both USAID and the HHS over the policy - and we recently notified the Court that we needed additional time to review the policy. That review is underway; no final decisions have been made. On 7/25/09 8:46 PM, \"Evergreen\" <Hdr22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Is the 50k figure State and AID? > Kurdistan election results? > Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during > WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we > deport them after war ended? > Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? > What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid?'),(13.450867444375564,6.725433722187782,2500,'Humanitarian_aid',3,2,'3148 - C05765106.txt','Terrorizing Aid to SomaliaFYI ? Johnnie flagged this for me. cdm Terrorizing Aid to Somalia The United States is willfully letting millions of Somalis go hungry in its drive to hunt down terrorists. BY NATALIE PARKE I OCTOBER 30, 2009 There is a new humanitarian crisis unfolding in Somalia, and the United States is partly to blame. Despite sending $2 million and 40 tons of arms and ammunition to the country\'s Transitional Federal Government (TFG) earlier this year, now, the United States is withholding humanitarian aid until relief agencies agree to comply with strict, game-stopping conditions. The decision to abruptly halt assistance came following suspicions that U.S. aid might be ending up with Somali terrorists. The main worry is an al Qaeda-linked group called al-Shabab, the leading Islamic militant group fighting against the feeble but internationally backed government. Al-Shabab controls most of south- central Somalia, while the TFG controls only a few areas of the capital, Mogadishu. The south-central region is home to 2.7 million of the 3.63 million Somalis in need of emergency assistance. So, reaching many of Somalia\'s people with aid would likely entail operating on al-Shabab\'s turf and interacting with elements of the group to facilitate logistics. U.S. Treasury Department sanctions strictly prohibit any financial transactions or dealings with al-Shabab and other Somali groups labeled as terrorists. Yet clearly the concern is not absolute the U.S. government seems less concerned that the guns and ammo sent as military assistance, intended to prop up the fragile government and keep control of a country brimming with violence, are allegedly being resold on the streets of Mogadishu. The halt in humanitarian assistance will cripple the work of relief organizations and, as a consequence, hurt their Somali beneficiaries. U.S. officials justifiably fear that they and their partners could be held responsible, even prosecuted, for supporting terrorists if relief funds ended up in the hands of al-Shabab. At first, the U.S. government reviewed the situation and delayed funding. Subsequently, Washington issued conditions with which aid agencies must comply to legally operate in Somalia. But the conditions are so restrictive that it would','Terrorizing Aid to SomaliaFYI ? Johnnie flagged this for me. cdm Terrorizing Aid to Somalia The United States is willfully letting millions of Somalis go hungry in its drive to hunt down terrorists. BY NATALIE PARKE I OCTOBER 30, 2009 There is a new humanitarian crisis unfolding in Somalia, and the United States is partly to blame. Despite sending $2 million and 40 tons of arms and ammunition to the country\'s Transitional Federal Government (TFG) earlier this year, now, the United States is withholding humanitarian aid until relief agencies agree to comply with strict, game-stopping conditions. The decision to abruptly halt assistance came following suspicions that U.S. aid might be ending up with Somali \"terrorists.\" The main worry is an al Qaeda-linked group called al-Shabab, the leading Islamic militant group fighting against the feeble but internationally backed government. Al-Shabab controls most of south- central Somalia, while the TFG controls only a few areas of the capital, Mogadishu. The south-central region is home to 2.7 million of the 3.63 million Somalis in need of emergency assistance. So, reaching many of Somalia\'s people with aid would likely entail operating on al-Shabab\'s turf and interacting with elements of the group to facilitate logistics. U.S. Treasury Department sanctions strictly prohibit any financial transactions or dealings with al-Shabab and other Somali groups labeled as \"terrorists.\" Yet clearly the concern is not absolute; the U.S. government seems less concerned that the guns and ammo sent as military assistance, intended to prop up the fragile government and keep control of a country brimming with violence, are allegedly being resold on the streets of Mogadishu. The halt in humanitarian assistance will cripple the work of relief organizations and, as a consequence, hurt their Somali beneficiaries. U.S. officials justifiably fear that they and their partners could be held responsible, even prosecuted, for supporting terrorists if relief funds ended up in the hands of al-Shabab. At first, the U.S. government reviewed the situation and \"delayed\" funding. Subsequently, Washington issued conditions with which aid agencies must comply to legally operate in Somalia. But the conditions are so restrictive that it would'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Human_capital',1,1,'1449 - C05761178.txt','Support for Italian Restoration of Cultural MonumentsFYI Balderston, Kris M B6 Balderston, Kris M Balderston, Kris M Berlusconi had asked that each donor country adopt a damaged cultural heritage monument, but EUR seems to think that the Italians would welcome the U.S. initiative which might include help in repairing physical damage to the University itself but would concentrate primarily on development of human capital. One of Ambassador Bagley\'s suggestions was that we work with the Italian Ambassador here, who is well connected to the Prime Minister, to ensure a positive Italian response. Is this what the Italians want though? Cheryl, Ambassador Bagley and Kris joined representatives from EUR and ECA today to review where things stand with respect to launching a public/private partnership in response to PM Berlusconi\'s appeal to the President. EUR and ECA will be sending up today a follow-up action memo to the Secretary asking that she approve in principle a partnership in conjunction with the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) that would focus largely on raising money for academic exchanges for students from L\'Aquila University, the school of higher education most affected by the earthquake. This is not exactly the monument rebuilding that PM Berlusconi initially proposed, but it is something very much in keeping with our mission and of interest to NIAF. Ambassador Bagley and Kris had a number of suggestions that will help EUR and ECA as we move forward especially in selecting the right people to help with fund raising and making sure the Italian Government welcomes this initiative. Dan','Support for Italian Restoration of Cultural MonumentsFYI Balderston, Kris M B6 Balderston, Kris M Balderston, Kris M Berlusconi had asked that each donor country \"adopt\" a damaged cultural heritage monument, but EUR seems to think that the Italians would welcome the U.S. initiative which might include help in repairing physical damage to the University itself but would concentrate primarily on development of human capital. One of Ambassador Bagley\'s suggestions was that we work with the Italian Ambassador here, who is well connected to the Prime Minister, to ensure a positive Italian response. Is this what the Italians want though? Cheryl, Ambassador Bagley and Kris joined representatives from EUR and ECA today to review where things stand with respect to launching a public/private partnership in response to PM Berlusconi\'s appeal to the President. EUR and ECA will be sending up today a follow-up action memo to the Secretary asking that she approve in principle a partnership in conjunction with the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) that would focus largely on raising money for academic exchanges for students from L\'Aquila University, the school of higher education most affected by the earthquake. This is not exactly the monument rebuilding that PM Berlusconi initially proposed, but it is something very much in keeping with our mission and of interest to NIAF. Ambassador Bagley and Kris had a number of suggestions that will help EUR and ECA as we move forward especially in selecting the right people to help with fund raising and making sure the Italian Government welcomes this initiative. Dan'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Human_Events',1,1,'3263 - C05765732.txt','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Human_resources',1,1,'2362 - C05763323.txt','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities, the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. \"The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities,\" the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'1162 - C05760427.txt','Kudos!Dear Mike--- Congrats on your book you must be very excited to see it in print after so much work. I\'m looking forward to reading it. And I hope you\'re working on the democracy/human rights speech I\'m giving the week of the 7th. Are you? Also, David Miliband told me that the UK lost more soldiers in the Falklands than they have in Afghanistan. Would you pls verify that for me? Thx. All the best, and Happy Thanksgiving! Hillary','Kudos!Dear Mike--- Congrats on your book; you must be very excited to see it in print after so much work. I\'m looking forward to reading it. And I hope you\'re working on the democracy/human rights speech I\'m giving the week of the 7th. Are you? Also, David Miliband told me that the UK lost more soldiers in the Falklands than they have in Afghanistan. Would you pls verify that for me? Thx. All the best, and Happy Thanksgiving! Hillary'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'1218 - C05760526.txt','Speechsullivanij@state.gov B6 Thanks for all your hard work on this difficult speech to get it as right as possible. Here are a few comments and questions: We need to work in reference and quotes from POTUS Nobel speech near the top. I haven\'t read it yet so not sure what\'s most appriopriate. Since the speech alluded to some of the same ground, should we be explicit in asserting that this speech further clarifies/expands/explains what this Admin means by human rights? The points about us not being perfect and the existence of evil in the POTUS speech should be woven in more here too. For example, in discussion on p.7 about Japanese internment, etc. In the section about supporting individual defenders, should mention that we did that thru State Dept ceremony honoring brave women and applaud others like Vital Voices and RFK memorial who do same. Tell story about how I was asked to mention the name of a Guatemala activist in my sppech to the parliament there because the attention might literally save her life. Look forward to further discussion later today.','Speechsullivanij@state.gov B6 Thanks for all your hard work on this difficult speech to get it as right as possible. Here are a few comments and questions: We need to work in reference and quotes from POTUS Nobel speech near the top. I haven\'t read it yet so not sure what\'s most appriopriate. Since the speech alluded to some of the same ground, should we be explicit in asserting that this speech further clarifies/expands/explains what this Admin means by human rights? The points about us not being perfect and the existence of evil in the POTUS speech should be woven in more here too. For example, in discussion on p.7 about Japanese internment, etc. In the section about supporting individual defenders, should mention that we did that thru State Dept ceremony honoring brave women and applaud others like Vital Voices and RFK memorial who do same. Tell story about how I was asked to mention the name of a Guatemala activist in my sppech to the parliament there because the attention might literally save her life. Look forward to further discussion later today.'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'1337 - C05760752.txt','Allida Black\'s Eleanor Roosevelt human rights eventI thought there was an event this Fall (maybe even honoring me?) But, did it not happen or did I not go? What happened?','Allida Black\'s Eleanor Roosevelt human rights eventI thought there was an event this Fall (maybe even honoring me?) But, did it not happen or did I not go? What happened?'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'1385 - C05761031.txt','Questions Taken at the 04-14-09 Daily Press BriefingFYI ? How comfortable are you with us thinking about doing something more with this PJ For Press Guidance (and for tomorrow\'s Briefing Book): ? 1/North Korea: Regarding the Presidential Statement adopted yesterday by the United Nations Security Council, that condemns North Korea for its recent missile launch, is it considered legally binding? ? DRLMEA/Saudi Arabia: Concerning the report of an eight-year girl being raped in Saudi Arabia, what is the U.S. response? (additionally, prepare guidance that, from a human rights violation perspective, could be used when responding to future questions that are similar in nature) Thanks, FCL The Duty Press Officer tonight is Megan Mattson. 61','Questions Taken at the 04-14-09 Daily Press BriefingFYI ? How comfortable are you with us thinking about doing something more with this PJ For Press Guidance (and for tomorrow\'s Briefing Book): ? 1/North Korea: Regarding the Presidential Statement adopted yesterday by the United Nations Security Council, that condemns North Korea for its recent missile launch, is it considered \"legally binding?\" ? DRLMEA/Saudi Arabia: Concerning the report of an eight-year girl being raped in Saudi Arabia, what is the U.S. response? (additionally, prepare guidance that, from a human rights violation perspective, could be used when responding to future questions that are similar in nature) Thanks, FCL The Duty Press Officer tonight is Megan Mattson. 61'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'1386 - C05761032.txt','Questions Taken at the 04-14-09 Daily Press BriefingFYI ? How comfortable are you with us thinking about doing something more with this ? _? PJ For Press Guidance (and for tomorrow\'s Briefing Book): ? L/North Korea: Regarding the Presidential Statement adopted yesterday by the United Nations Security Council, that condemns North Korea for its recent missile launch, is it considered legally binding? ? DRL/NEA/Saudi Arabia: Concerning the report of an eight-year girl being raped in Saudi Arabia, what is the U.S. response? (additionally, prepare guidance that, from a human rights violation perspective, could be used when responding to future questions that are similar in nature) Thanks, FCL 62','Questions Taken at the 04-14-09 Daily Press BriefingFYI ? How comfortable are you with us thinking about doing something more with this ? _? PJ For Press Guidance (and for tomorrow\'s Briefing Book): ? L/North Korea: Regarding the Presidential Statement adopted yesterday by the United Nations Security Council, that condemns North Korea for its recent missile launch, is it considered \"legally binding?\" ? DRL/NEA/Saudi Arabia: Concerning the report of an eight-year girl being raped in Saudi Arabia, what is the U.S. response? (additionally, prepare guidance that, from a human rights violation perspective, could be used when responding to future questions that are similar in nature) Thanks, FCL 62'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'1412 - C05761118.txt','OSCECheryl Additional info Regards pat The OSCE\'s broad geographical coverage and the span of issues ranging from technical arms control treaties to foreign policy and human rights challenges in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia requires in-depth knowledge of all aspects of American foreign policy, plus an ability to respond to rapidly changing circumstances during open mutlilateral debates and in negotiations on international agreement and treaties. It also requires rapid intervention in emerging crisis situations, such as potential regional conflict flashpoints in the Caucasus, Central Asia or the Balkans. The PermRep to the OSCE is also responsible for overseeing OSCE operations in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia, while overseeing a staff of 30 professionals in Vienna and an additional 50 Americans seconded to OSCE Missions and field offices spread from Tirana to Tashkent. The briefing memo endorsed by Secretary Clinton on Revitalizing the OSCE noted the importance of assigning a strong Ambassador to this key position -- a need that is only heightened as it appears the Organization is about to embark on a multi-year major strategic review and negotiation of principles and mechanisms to underpin European security architecture. Thus, the Ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the OSCE will also have to be very sensitive to negotiations and trends elsewhere in Europe, including in a bilateral US- Russian track, in NATO, and in US-EU relations, as well as overseeing negotiations to revive conventional arms control in the European theater. In-depth knowledge of the former Soviet Union region and Russian language skills are a major plus for the Permanent Representative, as this is a primary forum for interaction with Russia and Central Asian countries on a daily basis. Strong public speaking skills are also a must, as the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE is expected to speak on the record in hundreds of public statements each year on issues of concern to two different regional bureaus (EUR and SCA) and four functional bureaus (VCI, DRL, EB, and RPM). Wayne, Can you get me the position description, please. Marcie Can someone get me soonest, today, a position description for the US Amb to OSCE . And a paragraph or two on Thanks pat','OSCECheryl Additional info Regards pat The OSCE\'s broad geographical coverage and the span of issues ranging from technical arms control treaties to foreign policy and human rights challenges in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia requires in-depth knowledge of all aspects of American foreign policy, plus an ability to respond to rapidly changing circumstances during open mutlilateral debates and in negotiations on international agreement and treaties. It also requires rapid intervention in emerging crisis situations, such as potential regional conflict flashpoints in the Caucasus, Central Asia or the Balkans. The PermRep to the OSCE is also responsible for overseeing OSCE operations in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia, while overseeing a staff of 30 professionals in Vienna and an additional 50 Americans seconded to OSCE Missions and field offices spread from Tirana to Tashkent. The briefing memo endorsed by Secretary Clinton on \"Revitalizing the OSCE\" noted the importance of assigning a strong Ambassador to this key position -- a need that is only heightened as it appears the Organization is about to embark on a multi-year major strategic review and negotiation of principles and mechanisms to underpin European security architecture. Thus, the Ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the OSCE will also have to be very sensitive to negotiations and trends elsewhere in Europe, including in a bilateral US- Russian track, in NATO, and in US-EU relations, as well as overseeing negotiations to revive conventional arms control in the European theater. In-depth knowledge of the former Soviet Union region and Russian language skills are a major plus for the Permanent Representative, as this is a primary forum for interaction with Russia and Central Asian countries on a daily basis. Strong public speaking skills are also a must, as the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE is expected to speak on the record in hundreds of public statements each year on issues of concern to two different regional bureaus (EUR and SCA) and four functional bureaus (VCI, DRL, EB, and RPM). Wayne, Can you get me the position description, please. Marcie Can someone get me soonest, today, a position description for the US Amb to OSCE . And a paragraph or two on Thanks pat'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'1455 - C05761188.txt','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq. Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen. A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut. Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue. She said that many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance \"is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq.\" Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by \"visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen.\" A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that \"the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut.\" Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, \"Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue.\" She said that \"many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'147 - C05739732.txt','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed Operation Mermaid Dawn, the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed \"Operation Mermaid Dawn,\" the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli; Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'1544 - C05761343.txt','North Korea Human Rights EnvoyCheryl EAP has now provided me with the attached documents There is 2004 legislation that call for an envoy and 2008 legislation [Sense of the Congress] that call for it to be full time Plus correspondence with Brownback by the previous administi.ation [which isn\'t binding on the new] However, - - - Thoughts? Regards pat Kurt W. Tong Director for Korean Affairs U.S. Department of State (202)647-7719 TongKWstate.gov','North Korea Human Rights EnvoyCheryl EAP has now provided me with the attached documents There is 2004 legislation that call for an envoy and 2008 legislation [Sense of the Congress] that call for it to be full time Plus correspondence with Brownback by the previous administi.ation [which isn\'t binding on the new] However, - - - Thoughts? Regards pat Kurt W. Tong Director for Korean Affairs U.S. Department of State (202)647-7719 TongKWstate.gov'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'1545 - C05761344.txt','North Korea Human Rights EnvoyI will -- EAP and Bosworth apparently are fine per below So likely more judgment call. Have you discussed w Bill Burns and Steve Bosworth? if they now do believe a full-time slot is there? cdm Cheryl EAP has now provided me with the attached documents B6 B5','North Korea Human Rights EnvoyI will -- EAP and Bosworth apparently are fine per below So likely more judgment call. Have you discussed w Bill Burns and Steve Bosworth? if they now do believe a full-time slot is there? cdm Cheryl EAP has now provided me with the attached documents B6 B5'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'1600 - C05761440.txt','Fwd: Thank you for meetingDear Hillary, I met with Zohra Rasekh on Friday. You may remember her. She\'d met with you during your trips to Kabul as Senator. She is an Afghan-American who has been working in Afghanistan over the last six years and is currently the country\'s Director of Human Rights. She knows the leaders very well --- and I might add, verifies what is known about the rampant corruption, etc. Since you are going to the Hague and since there will be no women from Afghanistan, I asked Zohra to give me her assessment. Her comments reinforce what I heard from several other Afghan women leaders who were in DC over the last week. I hope this is useful. Senate willing, hopefully I\'ll be able to get to work soon. Safe travels, Melanne','Fwd: Thank you for meetingDear Hillary, I met with Zohra Rasekh on Friday. You may remember her. She\'d met with you during your trips to Kabul as Senator. She is an Afghan-American who has been working in Afghanistan over the last six years and is currently the country\'s Director of Human Rights. She knows the leaders very well --- and I might add, verifies what is known about the rampant corruption, etc. Since you are going to the Hague and since there will be no women from Afghanistan, I asked Zohra to give me her assessment. Her comments reinforce what I heard from several other Afghan women leaders who were in DC over the last week. I hope this is useful. Senate willing, hopefully I\'ll be able to get to work soon. Safe travels, Melanne'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'1624 - C05761485.txt','Some other thoughtsAMS did not like any of this both for the substance and because she did not write it so we did not share it with you today. Then I decided to share it with you anyway for any value it has for you. Frame: The world we live in today is inextricably interconnected. Together we succeed. Apart we fail. In the Obama Administration, we will use smart power to advance to our shared security, shared prosperity and shared humanity. In advancing our shared security, we seek to: ? Reduce threat of violent extremism ? Reduce the spread of weapons of mass destruction In advancing our shared prosperity, we seek to: ? Use development to create and sustain strong stable economies by: o Focusing on women as essential for driving economic growth o Expanding access to food and the means to grow or buy it and, o Expanding access to quality education in developing countries ? Expand access to stable, affordable and increasingly clean energy sources In advancing our shared humanity, we seek to: ? Expand human rights and the conditions that promote respect for human rights ? Support the development of health systems that support healthier societies and confront the spread of pandemic disease (e.g., AlDs) How we achieve these goals: We will advance these goals through shared responsibility and the application of smart power. America has the responsibility to lead, but can only lead in partnership with others. Smart power means elevating and integrating diplomacy and development. DIPLOMACY: Focus on priority partnerships: ? Revitalized partnerships with historic allies EU, Japan, Korea, Australia ? Calibrated partnerships with China and Russia 31','Some other thoughtsAMS did not like any of this both for the substance and because she did not write it so we did not share it with you today. Then I decided to share it with you anyway for any value it has for you. Frame: The world we live in today is inextricably interconnected. Together we succeed. Apart we fail. In the Obama Administration, we will use smart power to advance to our shared security, shared prosperity and shared humanity. In advancing our shared security, we seek to: ? Reduce threat of violent extremism ? Reduce the spread of weapons of mass destruction In advancing our shared prosperity, we seek to: ? Use development to create and sustain strong stable economies by: o Focusing on women as essential for driving economic growth; o Expanding access to food and the means to grow or buy it; and, o Expanding access to quality education in developing countries; ? Expand access to stable, affordable and increasingly clean energy sources In advancing our shared humanity, we seek to: ? Expand human rights and the conditions that promote respect for human rights ? Support the development of health systems that support healthier societies and confront the spread of pandemic disease (e.g., AlDs) How we achieve these goals: We will advance these goals through shared responsibility and the application of smart power. America has the responsibility to lead, but can only lead in partnership with others. Smart power means elevating and integrating diplomacy and development. DIPLOMACY: Focus on priority partnerships: ? Revitalized partnerships with historic allies EU, Japan, Korea, Australia; ? Calibrated partnerships with China and Russia; 31'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'1677 - C05761608.txt','OAS--againI\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. Sullivan, Jacob J B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage?','OAS--againI\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. Sullivan, Jacob J B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage?'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'1692 - C05761663.txt','OAS--againBecause of the time difference, your clips were prepared at midnight Eastern Time so many are still early versions. But what we\'re seeing online right now look MUCH better this morning than even 5 hours ago - it just took a bit for your statement, our conf call, our pushback, and our travelers to catch up. Many including the Times take a very different tone. And all note Cuba\'s not in. Mostly, stories are small and seem buried. I\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. 15 Sullivan, Jacob i B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage? 16','OAS--againBecause of the time difference, your clips were prepared at midnight Eastern Time so many are still early versions. But what we\'re seeing online right now look MUCH better this morning than even 5 hours ago - it just took a bit for your statement, our conf call, our pushback, and our travelers to catch up. Many including the Times take a very different tone. And all note Cuba\'s not in. Mostly, stories are small and seem buried. I\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. 15 Sullivan, Jacob i B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage? 16'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'1920 - C05762452.txt','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings; as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'1921 - C05762454.txt','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated; I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'2085 - C05762738.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'2087 - C05762743.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US B6Let\'s discuss. I think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?, asked Jeff Sharlet. In his book, Sharlet specifically refers to politicians in Uganda proposing an anti-gay law that would criminalize homosexuality. The law, which could be passed within weeks despite international condemnation, includes possible punishment by death. Anti-gay laws were recently passed in Burundi, are being discussed in Rwanda, and could soon be expanded in Kenya and Tanzania. The American group Sharlet calls The Family is also known as The Fellowship. It organizes an annual National Prayer Breakfast with the U.S. president and foreign guests, but besides that activity shuns publicity and does not openly list its members. But Sharlet says more American reporters are looking into the group and its alleged ties to Africa. These include helping African politicians with money so they can push socially conservative agendas.','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US B6Let\'s discuss. I think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. \"It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?,\" asked Jeff Sharlet. In his book, Sharlet specifically refers to politicians in Uganda proposing an anti-gay law that would criminalize homosexuality. The law, which could be passed within weeks despite international condemnation, includes possible punishment by death. Anti-gay laws were recently passed in Burundi, are being discussed in Rwanda, and could soon be expanded in Kenya and Tanzania. The American group Sharlet calls The Family is also known as The Fellowship. It organizes an annual National Prayer Breakfast with the U.S. president and foreign guests, but besides that activity shuns publicity and does not openly list its members. But Sharlet says more American reporters are looking into the group and its alleged ties to Africa. These include helping African politicians with money so they can push socially conservative agendas.'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'2093 - C05762753.txt','Anti-Gay LawsI will call you later. FYI Cheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the safe space for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised. Can you advise how we can proceed or if we should do a call or seek a tasking for this information? Thanks. cdm','Anti-Gay LawsI will call you later. FYI Cheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the \"safe space\" for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised. Can you advise how we can proceed or if we should do a call or seek a tasking for this information? Thanks. cdm'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'2095 - C05762755.txt','FrameI think this is very good. I really like the emphasis on security, which is part of her brand, and very relevant (I always have in the back of my mind the possibility that great tragedy will strike again, so we need to prepared to deal with that reality, should it come about some day). I like combining that with the notion of prosperity and humanity, which together covers so much ground - from economic development to human rights. A couple miscl thoughts -- - in terms of promoting prosperity/economic development, might there be a reason to technological advancement (giving people access to education and technological tools that can help them in terms of both education and access to social networks and other avenues for advancement). You do reference education in the development arena, and in prosperity, so that\'s good). - there isn\'t much here mentioning democratization, freedom, etc. I know that is probably dicey given the multitude of governments we want to partner with that aren\'t ready to talk that talk, but still think it needs to be incorporated in some aspect of a mission statement. - really like strong reference to women as a key to economic and social stabilization. That ties into her brand and into a reality. I know when the First Ladies of Africa came out here to LA, one of the desires was to try to draw them into an alliance that might transcend their own national differences and create cross-border force for positive change. A friend of mine is one of the executives with the Hunger Project, whose CEO is a woman who focuses, too, on the way targeting women can help alleviate hunger in ways that just dealing with men or generally cannot. - really like that \'variable geometry\' reference. This is kind of like 3 dimensional chess - strange and complicated alliances need to be made to grapple with a multitude of cross-cutting challenges. This is calculus, not arithmetic. - would like to be sure religions are involved here, vis a vis the various partnerships. It can be either a powerful force of positive change, or it can get in the way of progress, depending on how it\'s used or abused, 60','FrameI think this is very good. I really like the emphasis on security, which is part of her brand, and very relevant (I always have in the back of my mind the possibility that great tragedy will strike again, so we need to prepared to deal with that reality, should it come about some day). I like combining that with the notion of prosperity and humanity, which together covers so much ground - from economic development to human rights. A couple miscl thoughts -- - in terms of promoting prosperity/economic development, might there be a reason to technological advancement (giving people access to education and technological tools that can help them in terms of both education and access to social networks and other avenues for advancement). You do reference education in the development arena, and in prosperity, so that\'s good). - there isn\'t much here mentioning democratization, freedom, etc. I know that is probably dicey given the multitude of governments we want to partner with that aren\'t ready to talk that talk, but still think it needs to be incorporated in some aspect of a mission statement. - really like strong reference to women as a key to economic and social stabilization. That ties into her \"brand\" and into a reality. I know when the First Ladies of Africa came out here to LA, one of the desires was to try to draw them into an alliance that might transcend their own national differences and create cross-border force for positive change. A friend of mine is one of the executives with the Hunger Project, whose CEO is a woman who focuses, too, on the way targeting women can help alleviate hunger in ways that just dealing with men or generally cannot. - really like that \'variable geometry\' reference. This is kind of like 3 dimensional chess - strange and complicated alliances need to be made to grapple with a multitude of cross-cutting challenges. This is calculus, not arithmetic. - would like to be sure religions are involved here, vis a vis the various partnerships. It can be either a powerful force of positive change, or it can get in the way of progress, depending on how it\'s used or abused, 60'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'2158 - C05762845.txt','Brazil and MexicoTom\'s backgrounder definitely played down expectations. Tom backgrounded them yesterday in the briefing room, not certain but don\'t think he put down any groundwork on this specifically. But in terms of setting expectations it would be a combo of a few overt and not overt things: - Seeing what Admin/For Pol Members of Congress are on TV today and the shows tomorrow, all we need is one person to float it. - We have flight time tomorrow when Tom & Jake can do it on background or OTR. - There\'s one blogger that folks loosely follow, I know how to get her something through a 3rd party. - I have to talk to a few of our guys today like Matt Lee on misc stuff, and I\'m sure he\'ll ask me something about the OAS where I can easily say the folks in WHA are real pessimistic. And our travelers traffic info among themselves. The best thing to put out there would be the notion that there are those who don\'t think you should go. If you don\'t, you don\'t. But if you do, you chose to be direct, to make a principled stand. Shouldn\'t be too tough, because the notion of Cuba being voted in is something they will WANT to believe, it\'ll make good copy. And it makes it easier to explain any decision/outcome How will we set any expectations? Did anyone background the press yet? 78 If we set the expectation now that the outcome is likely to not go our way, ANY alternative - even one kicking the can down the road as Jake outlines below - would be seen as a significant victory. And as an added bonus, it would be an opportunity to highlight your personal dedication to and prioritization of human rights/democracy, which we\'ve been criticized for since China. 79','Brazil and MexicoTom\'s backgrounder definitely played down expectations. Tom backgrounded them yesterday in the briefing room, not certain but don\'t think he put down any groundwork on this specifically. But in terms of setting expectations it would be a combo of a few overt and not overt things: - Seeing what Admin/For Pol Members of Congress are on TV today and the shows tomorrow, all we need is one person to float it. - We have flight time tomorrow when Tom & Jake can do it on background or OTR. - There\'s one blogger that folks loosely follow, I know how to get her something through a 3rd party. - I have to talk to a few of our guys today like Matt Lee on misc stuff, and I\'m sure he\'ll ask me something about the OAS where I can easily say the folks in WHA are real pessimistic. And our travelers traffic info among themselves. The best thing to put out there would be the notion that there are those who don\'t think you should go. If you don\'t, you don\'t. But if you do, you chose to be direct, to make a principled stand. Shouldn\'t be too tough, because the notion of Cuba being voted in is something they will WANT to believe, it\'ll make good copy. And it makes it easier to explain any decision/outcome How will we set any expectations? Did anyone background the press yet? 78 If we set the expectation now that the outcome is likely to not go our way, ANY alternative - even one kicking the can down the road as Jake outlines below - would be seen as a significant victory. And as an added bonus, it would be an opportunity to highlight your personal dedication to and prioritization of human rights/democracy, which we\'ve been criticized for since China. 79'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'218 - C05739815.txt','Feltman tidbitsPlease very hold dose but a few tidbits from meeting one on one with Jeff: ?Sahel/ Mali- will call for Envoy but not yet have named. Mandate for envoy will be 1) put meat on strategy bones to include political, security, development, humanitarian, human rights 2) make sure UN is implementing throughout all agencies 3 mediation in Mali. --Syria - LB believes key is putting together transitional government Grateful for conversation with Robert LB doesn\'t plan on coming to DC but prefers to see S in NY. Jeff believes being based in Cairo is right thing for LB. Believes Morsi sincere in initiative but neither Jeff nor LB believe going anywhere. LB very concerned about ideas coming from Saudis and does not yet have date to go to Riyadh. Concerned about Bandar. --Libya- Absolutely agrees that Mitri should turn attention to security. Sent to Beirut over weekend to see Mitri and put security at top of agenda. Says we will like Mitri a lot. Also suggests when S sees Mikati that she say we will watch closely how they conduct themselves as chair of Foreign Affairs committee of AL. Jeff had been worried about Iranian initiative that Bill\'s call had killed.','Feltman tidbitsPlease very hold dose but a few tidbits from meeting one on one with Jeff: ?Sahel/ Mali- will call for Envoy but not yet have named. Mandate for envoy will be 1) put meat on strategy bones to include political, security, development, humanitarian, human rights 2) make sure UN is implementing throughout all agencies 3 mediation in Mali. --Syria - LB believes key is putting together transitional government; Grateful for conversation with Robert LB doesn\'t plan on coming to DC but prefers to see S in NY. Jeff believes being based in Cairo is right thing for LB. Believes Morsi sincere in initiative but neither Jeff nor LB believe going anywhere. LB very concerned about ideas coming from Saudis and does not yet have date to go to Riyadh. Concerned about Bandar. --Libya- Absolutely agrees that Mitri should turn attention to security. Sent to Beirut over weekend to see Mitri and put security at top of agenda. Says we will like Mitri a lot. Also suggests when S sees Mikati that she say we will watch closely how they conduct themselves as chair of Foreign Affairs committee of AL. Jeff had been worried about Iranian initiative that Bill\'s call had killed.'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'2200 - C05762899.txt','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: ...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here. It is a privilege to be a part of your team. We wish you, the President and Chelsea all the best during the holiday season and look forward to great achievements in 2010, with one tiny exception.','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: \"...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.\" It is a privilege to be a part of your team. We wish you, the President and Chelsea all the best during the holiday season and look forward to great achievements in 2010, with one tiny exception.'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'2256 - C05763024.txt','WPost editorialThx, Mike. B6  Sullivan,  daniel.baer@ <daniel.baer <preines@ We will draft a response and get it to you. We are also compiling other commentary -- most of which has been very favorable. In a series of meetings we have had with the democracy and human rights groups, the response has been overwhelmingly positive.  Sullivan, Jacob J I thought the argument they made yesterday about the human rights speech was either deliberately obtuse or clueless. Either way, we need to respond and refute. Can you have a response drafted and sent to me? Also, I\'d like to see a summary of points made by other commentary. Thx.','WPost editorialThx, Mike. B6 ; Sullivan, ; daniel.baer@ <daniel.baer <preines@ We will draft a response and get it to you. We are also compiling other commentary -- most of which has been very favorable. In a series of meetings we have had with the democracy and human rights groups, the response has been overwhelmingly positive. ; Sullivan, Jacob J I thought the argument they made yesterday about the human rights speech was either deliberately obtuse or clueless. Either way, we need to respond and refute. Can you have a response drafted and sent to me? Also, I\'d like to see a summary of points made by other commentary. Thx.'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'2349 - C05763225.txt','Posner response to Washington Post editorialThat\'s fine. Will it be printed in next day or so? Philippe and Jake asked me to send along this response to the Washington Post editorial: By Michael Posner The Post\'s Dec. 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses the critical point: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his-famous Four Freedoms speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. As Secretary Clinton made clear, policies that address development alone are not adequate: Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies will not solve the whole problem, she said. But experience shows us that where broad-based development occurs, people are more likely to demand a say in securing their futures, and governments are more likely to have the resources to maintain the strong institutions, including reliable police and fair courts, that help ensure the consistent protection of rights. Where people are given the right to speak freely, to participate in their nation\'s political process and have access to basic information about government, sustainable development is more','Posner response to Washington Post editorialThat\'s fine. Will it be printed in next day or so? Philippe and Jake asked me to send along this response to the Washington Post editorial: By Michael Posner The Post\'s Dec. 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses the critical point: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his-famous \"Four Freedoms\" speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. As Secretary Clinton made clear, policies that address development alone are not adequate: \"Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies will not solve the whole problem,\" she said. But experience shows us that where broad-based development occurs, people are more likely to demand a say in securing their futures, and governments are more likely to have the resources to maintain the strong institutions, including reliable police and fair courts, that help ensure the consistent protection of rights. Where people are given the right to speak freely, to participate in their nation\'s political process and have access to basic information about government, sustainable development is more'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'2350 - C05763228.txt','Response in posner\'s nameOk w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his famous Four Freedoms speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this [DELETE: old] wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. AS SECRETARY CLINTON MADE CLEAR, policies that address development alone are not adequate: Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies','Response in posner\'s nameOk w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his famous \"Four Freedoms\" speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this [DELETE: old] wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. AS SECRETARY CLINTON MADE CLEAR, policies that address development alone are not adequate: \"Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'2351 - C05763229.txt','Response in posner\'s nameOk in about ten minutes. Call me on Ok w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality.','Response in posner\'s nameOk in about ten minutes. Call me on Ok w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality.'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'2396 - C05763505.txt','8/11 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive but Unclassified New York City ? Jack raised the issue of a proposal from Senator Schumer to reimburse New York for the loss of property tax revenue on diplomatic residences. Jack said he would be glad to call Schumer about this, and would like to intervene before this becomes a public dispute. Merida Initiative ? Both Jack and Jim voiced misgivings over the current state of the Merida Initiative report needed for the release of the last 15 percent of the allocated resources. Jim noted that, in effect, this is a certification. He said that there is still insufficient transparency on the part of the Mexicans and that it is unclear that their proposal to try alleged military human rights violations in military courts covers the full range of potential transgressions. Jim said he would have a meeting later this morning to review with WHA, INL, H and others what needed to be added, but the goal is to turn it around as quickly as possible and ensure that we do not lose out on the 15 percent. Somalia ? Jack said that he had looked at the draft OFAC letter on humanitarian assistance to Somalia and thought it went about as far as possible in addressing the concerns of USAID, short of granting a license in advance for any actions that might inadvertently provide material support to terrorist groups. In essence, the OFAC letter tells AID that they do not need authorization to proceed as they plan. The concern is that USAID may not be fully satisfied and may try to re-litigate the issue. L was going to join AID in a meeting later today to discuss and would seek to persuade them to accept the answer they had received from OFAC. Colombia ? Jim voiced his displeasure over a cable from WHA on the proposed U.S.-Colombia Defense Cooperation Agreement. I can provide you more details on the high side if you want, but in essence he noted that the policy has not been fully thought out and that there needs to be a full policy review before we provide such guidance to the field. Honduras B5','8/11 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive but Unclassified New York City ? Jack raised the issue of a proposal from Senator Schumer to reimburse New York for the loss of property tax revenue on diplomatic residences. Jack said he would be glad to call Schumer about this, and would like to intervene before this becomes a public dispute. Merida Initiative ? Both Jack and Jim voiced misgivings over the current state of the Merida Initiative report needed for the release of the last 15 percent of the allocated resources. Jim noted that, in effect, this is a certification. He said that there is still insufficient transparency on the part of the Mexicans and that it is unclear that their proposal to try alleged military human rights violations in military courts covers the full range of potential transgressions. Jim said he would have a meeting later this morning to review with WHA, INL, H and others what needed to be added, but the goal is to turn it around as quickly as possible and ensure that we do not lose out on the 15 percent. Somalia ? Jack said that he had looked at the draft OFAC letter on humanitarian assistance to Somalia and thought it went about as far as possible in addressing the concerns of USAID, short of granting a license in advance for any actions that might inadvertently provide material support to terrorist groups. In essence, the OFAC letter tells AID that they do not need authorization to proceed as they plan. The concern is that USAID may not be fully satisfied and may try to re-litigate the issue. L was going to join AID in a meeting later today to discuss and would seek to persuade them to accept the answer they had received from OFAC. Colombia ? Jim voiced his displeasure over a cable from WHA on the proposed U.S.-Colombia Defense Cooperation Agreement. I can provide you more details on the high side if you want, but in essence he noted that the policy has not been fully thought out and that there needs to be a full policy review before we provide such guidance to the field. Honduras B5'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'2419 - C05763626.txt','CODEL McCain Press Statement in Tripoli statementScroll all the way down for statement Dan, FYI: Below are Senator McCain\'s remarks following his discussions with Col. Qadafi. Regards, Malcolm S. Greene Senior Watch Officer S/ES-Operations Center 202-647-1512 Colleagues, Below is Senator McCain\'s press statement following his meeting with Col. Qadafi on the Megrahi issue. Joan, thanks so much for the updates. My shift is over, please send any additional emails to SES-O in the GAL. Best regards Walter Per my email on the other system, this is the press statement that Senator McCain delivered in Tripoli today, Aug 14. Senator Lieberman\'s statement was a bit stronger. PAO Josh Baker will forward a summary of that statement, along with some suggested if-asked press guidance, to NEA/MAG and NEA/PPD. Behalf Of Chris Andino Baker, Joshua N We have had a brief but productive time here in Libya. Our visit here, inconceivable just a few years ago, is another indication of the remarkable transformation of relations between our two countries. During our visit, we met with the National Security Advisor, with Col. Qadafi, and with a number of advisors to the leader. We expressed our appreciation for Libya\'s decision to give up its weapons of mass destruction programs and become a partner in the fight against violent Islamic extremism, and discussed the ways in which relations between our countries can continue on a positive and productive path. In particular, we discussed the possibility of moving ahead with the provision of non-lethal defense equipment to the government of Libya. As we move ahead with the many ways in which the United States and Libya can work closely as partners, there remain areas where there remains real work to be done. The status of human rights and political reform in Libya will remain a chief element of concern. In addition, we understand that no final decision has been reached regarding the potential release from Scottish prison of Abdel Basset al Megrahi, the man convicted of involvement in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Nevertheless, we made clear in our meetings with Libyan officials that we are resolutely opposed to his release. We encouraged our Libyan interlocutors to handle this case ? which, after all, involves an individual convicted of killing American citizens ? in a fashion that will strengthen the growing ties of friendship between our two countries, rather than hinder its progress. We discussed these and other issues in a spirit of mutual respect and friendship. The ties between the United States and Libya have taken a remarkable and positive turn in recent years,','CODEL McCain Press Statement in Tripoli statementScroll all the way down for statement Dan, FYI: Below are Senator McCain\'s remarks following his discussions with Col. Qadafi. Regards, Malcolm S. Greene Senior Watch Officer S/ES-Operations Center 202-647-1512 Colleagues, Below is Senator McCain\'s press statement following his meeting with Col. Qadafi on the Megrahi issue. Joan, thanks so much for the updates. My shift is over, please send any additional emails to SES-O in the GAL. Best regards Walter Per my email on the other system, this is the press statement that Senator McCain delivered in Tripoli today, Aug 14. Senator Lieberman\'s statement was a bit stronger. PAO Josh Baker will forward a summary of that statement, along with some suggested if-asked press guidance, to NEA/MAG and NEA/PPD. Behalf Of Chris Andino Baker, Joshua N We have had a brief but productive time here in Libya. Our visit here, inconceivable just a few years ago, is another indication of the remarkable transformation of relations between our two countries. During our visit, we met with the National Security Advisor, with Col. Qadafi, and with a number of advisors to the leader. We expressed our appreciation for Libya\'s decision to give up its weapons of mass destruction programs and become a partner in the fight against violent Islamic extremism, and discussed the ways in which relations between our countries can continue on a positive and productive path. In particular, we discussed the possibility of moving ahead with the provision of non-lethal defense equipment to the government of Libya. As we move ahead with the many ways in which the United States and Libya can work closely as partners, there remain areas where there remains real work to be done. The status of human rights and political reform in Libya will remain a chief element of concern. In addition, we understand that no final decision has been reached regarding the potential release from Scottish prison of Abdel Basset al Megrahi, the man convicted of involvement in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Nevertheless, we made clear in our meetings with Libyan officials that we are resolutely opposed to his release. We encouraged our Libyan interlocutors to handle this case ? which, after all, involves an individual convicted of killing American citizens ? in a fashion that will strengthen the growing ties of friendship between our two countries, rather than hinder its progress. We discussed these and other issues in a spirit of mutual respect and friendship. The ties between the United States and Libya have taken a remarkable and positive turn in recent years,'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'2449 - C05763756.txt','Senator Webb Press Comments read-outColleagues, FYI, following is a read-out of Senator Webb\'s comments to the press August 16 in Bangkok. ? Senator Webb first delivered a prepared statement, in which he said his visit to Burma had three purposes: 1)to appeal for Yettaw\'s deportation 2)to visit ASSK 3)to ask to the Burmese leadership to end her house arrest. ? The Senator summarized the basis of his humanitarian appeal, noting Yettaw\'s health and stating that the [trespassing] incident was regrettable but not mean-spirited. ? With ASSK, he said he had discussed elections and sanctions issues, but declined to characterize the content of their conversation. ? With the leadership, he said he had raised a wide range of issues, including elections. He conveyed to the generals that it would be hard for the world to view the Burmese elections as free and fair without the participation of ASSK and her supporters. Asked whether free and fair elections are possible given the Burmese constitution\'s structure, Webb said the constitution does not necessarily constrain elections. ? Senator Webb explained he was not a U.S. Government envoy. Asked whether his visit would trigger a review of U.S. Burma policy, the Senator responded that Secretary Clinton had already called for a review and that he would discuss his visit with the Secretary. ? Asked why he was received by the Burmese leadership while the UN Secretary General was not, the Senator referred to his 18-year record of working on Southeast Asia issues and his record in Vietnam. He did not characterize his own position on sanctions. With respect to human rights groups\' fear that his visit would lend legitimacy the regime, Webb firmly restated his qualifications and record. ? The Senator indicated that he viewed this as a possible opening for progress, but did not make any indications or suggestions on next steps. Hugo Rodriguez Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center','Senator Webb Press Comments read-outColleagues, FYI, following is a read-out of Senator Webb\'s comments to the press August 16 in Bangkok. ? Senator Webb first delivered a prepared statement, in which he said his visit to Burma had three purposes: 1)to appeal for Yettaw\'s deportation; 2)to visit ASSK; 3)to ask to the Burmese leadership to end her house arrest. ? The Senator summarized the basis of his humanitarian appeal, noting Yettaw\'s health and stating that the [trespassing] incident was regrettable but not mean-spirited. ? With ASSK, he said he had discussed elections and sanctions issues, but declined to characterize the content of their conversation. ? With the leadership, he said he had raised a wide range of issues, including elections. He conveyed to the generals that it would be hard for the world to view the Burmese elections as free and fair without the participation of ASSK and her supporters. Asked whether free and fair elections are possible given the Burmese constitution\'s structure, Webb said the constitution does not necessarily constrain elections. ? Senator Webb explained he was not a U.S. Government envoy. Asked whether his visit would trigger a review of U.S. Burma policy, the Senator responded that Secretary Clinton had already called for a review and that he would discuss his visit with the Secretary. ? Asked why he was received by the Burmese leadership while the UN Secretary General was not, the Senator referred to his 18-year record of working on Southeast Asia issues and his record in Vietnam. He did not characterize his own position on sanctions. With respect to human rights groups\' fear that his visit would lend legitimacy the regime, Webb firmly restated his qualifications and record. ? The Senator indicated that he viewed this as a possible opening for progress, but did not make any indications or suggestions on next steps. Hugo Rodriguez Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'2563 - C05764035.txt','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design;'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'2579 - C05764066.txt','Evidence of Sri Lankan RapeWe\'re still pulling material for you, but in them meantime i wanted to let you know the following (which I\'ll send as full documents later): 1)State Department Human Rights Report 2003 discusses the problem of rape in custody in Sri Lanka 2) Amnesty International issued a full report on Rape in Sri Lanka in 2002 (with specific cases cited and a general discussion of the problem being on the increase) 3) UNHCR website has a a page devoted to rape in Sri Lanka and references the Amnesty International Report 4)Asia Human Rights Commission issued a report titled: Sri Lanka: Systematic Detention, Torture, Rape and Murder as Weapon of War (2000) I checked the BCL that came from Melanne\'s office with this information. It was cleared by JO, PRM, P, D/L, D/S, AF, and assorted others. The problem is that it was not sent to SCA or East Asia and should have been. But the rest of the building signed off on it. Also, it is clear that the reference in the Security Council statement referred to rapes in the past.The first reference is to rape in the DRC and Sudan. Two sentences later we say: We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma, Sri Lanka, and elsewhere.  Can you download these documents if I email them to you? Otherwise I can try to paste them into emails.','Evidence of Sri Lankan RapeWe\'re still pulling material for you, but in them meantime i wanted to let you know the following (which I\'ll send as full documents later): 1)State Department Human Rights Report 2003 discusses the problem of rape in custody in Sri Lanka 2) Amnesty International issued a full report on Rape in Sri Lanka in 2002 (with specific cases cited and a general discussion of the problem being on the increase) 3) UNHCR website has a a page devoted to rape in Sri Lanka and references the Amnesty International Report 4)Asia Human Rights Commission issued a report titled: Sri Lanka: Systematic Detention, Torture, Rape and Murder as Weapon of War (2000) I checked the BCL that came from Melanne\'s office with this information. It was cleared by JO, PRM, P, D/L, D/S, AF, and assorted others. The problem is that it was not sent to SCA or East Asia and should have been. But the rest of the building signed off on it. Also, it is clear that the reference in the Security Council statement referred to rapes in the past.The first reference is to rape in the DRC and Sudan. Two sentences later we say: \"We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma, Sri Lanka, and elsewhere. \" Can you download these documents if I email them to you? Otherwise I can try to paste them into emails.'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'2582 - C05764073.txt','language from 2003 State Dept Human Rights reportOperative language / Sri Lanka: The Government generally respected the human rights of its citizens however, there were serious problems in some areas. There were no reports of security forces committing politically motivated killings and no reports of disappearances however, the military and police reportedly tortured, killed and raped detainees.','language from 2003 State Dept Human Rights reportOperative language / Sri Lanka: The Government generally respected the human rights of its citizens; however, there were serious problems in some areas. There were no reports of security forces committing politically motivated killings and no reports of disappearances; however, the military and police reportedly tortured, killed and raped detainees.'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'2590 - C05764087.txt','Revised Draft Statement on Sri LankaI couldn\'t agree more. It should be a letter, and we shouldn\'t be too defensive. This is a time-worn tactic of the GOSL: have a conniption when someone says something you don\'t like, characterize the statement in the worst possible way (never mind that she also referred to the Balkans and nobody from Bosnia or Serbia is making a fuss) and force the other side to back down, abjectly. I just spoke to hrc. We should do this from melanne. She still wants to see a draft. She WI this is where it had been left after conferring later this am with you all - let\'s make those adjustments and get a drsft she can review that conforms. Thanks. Cdm A letter from Melanne that makes its way into the public domain achieves the same goal of putting out a countering narrative to whatever handful of outlets have covered this. But coming from Melanne it is far more confirming of HRC\'s statement, as opposed to a widely released spokesman statement which will invariably read like a correction/retraction. I fear how the 3,000 outlets who have not even noticed this issue will react to this statement. And with a letter from Melanne, the Sri Lankans still get a response - arguable a more substantive one Jake, I was in this same place an hour ago when we had a conference call with the Secretary. She feels that this has generated a great deal of media commentary in various quarters, including prominent outlets in this country (LAT) and in Asia that we have no choice but to respond in a public way. Government supporters are saying that she is listening to the Tamil diaspora. What this does is reinforces her statement, but gives the government a little something on recent experience, and then does the pivot to reconciliation and what they need to do now, reinforcing our current policy. PJ Having read this I wonder if this is better done as a clarifying letter from Melanne to Sri Lankan FM that we publicly release? Having the spokesman clarify the Secretary\'s words in an official statement has a slightly uncomfortable feel to it. It requires us to set up the critique and then respond to it, rather than just having an official and direct response to the protest that we can point others to. In the second paragraph, between the second and third sentence, do you want to say explicitly that this was the basis of the Secretary\'s statement? Just a thought. Importance: High Try this. PJ STATEMENT BY THE SPOKESMAN Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in remarks Wednesday before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict, stated that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries. In her statement, she specifically cited Sri Lanka, which prompted an official protest by the Government of Sri Lanka and some news commentary around the world. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching well into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations substantiated numerous reports of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. This controversy should not detract from the specific actions that Sri Lanka needs to take now. With the end of the military conflict, Secretary Clinton believes strongly that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights. The government of Sri Lanka should release more than 250,000 displaced persons who are still confined in camps, and lead a process of genuine political and social reconciliation that changes how the Sinhalese and Tamil people relate to each other. The United States stands ready to assist and support the people of Sri Lanka with these critical challenges.','Revised Draft Statement on Sri LankaI couldn\'t agree more. It should be a letter, and we shouldn\'t be too defensive. This is a time-worn tactic of the GOSL: have a conniption when someone says something you don\'t like, characterize the statement in the worst possible way (never mind that she also referred to the Balkans and nobody from Bosnia or Serbia is making a fuss) and force the other side to back down, abjectly. I just spoke to hrc. We should do this from melanne. She still wants to see a draft. She WI this is where it had been left after conferring later this am with you all - let\'s make those adjustments and get a drsft she can review that conforms. Thanks. Cdm A letter from Melanne that makes its way into the public domain achieves the same goal of putting out a countering narrative to whatever handful of outlets have covered this. But coming from Melanne it is far more confirming of HRC\'s statement, as opposed to a widely released spokesman statement which will invariably read like a correction/retraction. I fear how the 3,000 outlets who have not even noticed this issue will react to this statement. And with a letter from Melanne, the Sri Lankans still get a response - arguable a more substantive one Jake, I was in this same place an hour ago when we had a conference call with the Secretary. She feels that this has generated a great deal of media commentary in various quarters, including prominent outlets in this country (LAT) and in Asia that we have no choice but to respond in a public way. Government supporters are saying that she is listening to the Tamil diaspora. What this does is reinforces her statement, but gives the government a little something on recent experience, and then does the pivot to reconciliation and what they need to do now, reinforcing our current policy. PJ Having read this I wonder if this is better done as a clarifying letter from Melanne to Sri Lankan FM that we publicly release? Having the spokesman clarify the Secretary\'s words in an official statement has a slightly uncomfortable feel to it. It requires us to set up the critique and then respond to it, rather than just having an official and direct response to the protest that we can point others to. In the second paragraph, between the second and third sentence, do you want to say explicitly that \"this was the basis of the Secretary\'s statement\"? Just a thought. Importance: High Try this. PJ STATEMENT BY THE SPOKESMAN Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in remarks Wednesday before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict, stated that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries. In her statement, she specifically cited Sri Lanka, which prompted an official protest by the Government of Sri Lanka and some news commentary around the world. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching well into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations substantiated numerous reports of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. This controversy should not detract from the specific actions that Sri Lanka needs to take now. With the end of the military conflict, Secretary Clinton believes strongly that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights. The government of Sri Lanka should release more than 250,000 displaced persons who are still confined in camps, and lead a process of genuine political and social reconciliation that changes how the Sinhalese and Tamil people relate to each other. The United States stands ready to assist and support the people of Sri Lanka with these critical challenges.'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'2612 - C05764117.txt','Statement<preines pverveer <pvervee  pverveeq <pvervee Here is what we have come up with as agreed language from Bob, Eric, Mike, Melanne, Lissa and me. This can be used for the letter and for press guidance. Melanne will send a letter to the GOSL and perhaps the UN Permrep. We will ask the Post to release the letter to journalists in Colombo once it is received. I will schedule a press briefing at the Foreign Press Center early this week, which will attract a good number of Asian journalists, and make sure the question is asked so we can put it in proper context. We will have it for guidance in the Main State briefing if asked. PJ BEGIN TEXT Questions have been raised regarding remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on September 30 before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict. In her statement, she said that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries, including Sri Lanka. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations reported numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. This was the basis for the Secretary\'s statement. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were usedas tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. I\'m happy to have Melanne send it as letter to GOSL Ambassador and maybe UN Rep and only release to SL and related outlets. pverveer <pvervee We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ I like the idea of it being issued by someone else but I still want to see it. Let\'s close this out. \' \'pverveer','Statement<preines pverveer <pvervee ; pverveeq <pvervee Here is what we have come up with as agreed language from Bob, Eric, Mike, Melanne, Lissa and me. This can be used for the letter and for press guidance. Melanne will send a letter to the GOSL and perhaps the UN Permrep. We will ask the Post to release the letter to journalists in Colombo once it is received. I will schedule a press briefing at the Foreign Press Center early this week, which will attract a good number of Asian journalists, and make sure the question is asked so we can put it in proper context. We will have it for guidance in the Main State briefing if asked. PJ BEGIN TEXT Questions have been raised regarding remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on September 30 before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict. In her statement, she said that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries, including Sri Lanka. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations reported numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. This was the basis for the Secretary\'s statement. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were usedas tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. I\'m happy to have Melanne send it as letter to GOSL Ambassador and maybe UN Rep and only release to SL and related outlets. pverveer <pvervee We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ I like the idea of it being issued by someone else but I still want to see it. Let\'s close this out. \'; \'pverveer'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'2681 - C05764250.txt','AFP/SLFrom your clips: US Responds To Sri Lanka Protest Over Clinton Remark (AFP) Monday, October 5, 2009 AFP WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States, responding to protests from Sri Lanka over remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, said it had no recent evidence of women being raped while in Sri Lankan government custody. In a letter addressed to Sri Lanka\'s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama, the State Department noted that the US government and international human rights groups over the years had detailed numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. However, the letter signed by Melanne Verveer, ambassador at large for global women\'s issues at the State Department said that in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009 ... we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict area around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context, the letter said, adding that Washington remains concerned about extrajudicial killings, disappearances and detainee abuse in Sri Lanka. Secretary Clinton believes that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights, the letter said. Sri Lanka lodged its protest with the US embassy in Colombo over the remarks made by Clinton last month to the United Nations Security Council. We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma and Sri Lanka and elsewhere, the US secretary of state had said during a resolution calling for an end to sexual violence in armed conflict, according to published reports of Clinton\'s remarks. Her comments sparked an outcry across Sri Lanka, where government forces in May crushed Tamil Tiger rebels after decades of fighting. Colombo faced condemnation for its handling of the final stages of the war against Tiger rebels and managed to stave off a Security Council resolution calling for war crimes investigations thanks to the vetoes of China and Russia. The United Nations has said that over 7,000 civilians perished in the first four months of intense fighting this year. Sri Lanka is now facing international pressure to free 250,000 ethnic Tamil civilians who managed to escape the fighting but are now held in internment camps while they are screened to see whether they were rebels. B6','AFP/SLFrom your clips: US Responds To Sri Lanka Protest Over Clinton Remark (AFP) Monday, October 5, 2009 AFP WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States, responding to protests from Sri Lanka over remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, said it had no recent evidence of women being raped while in Sri Lankan government custody. In a letter addressed to Sri Lanka\'s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama, the State Department noted that the US government and international human rights groups over the years had detailed \"numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government.\" However, the letter signed by Melanne Verveer, ambassador at large for global women\'s issues at the State Department said that \"in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009 ... we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict area around the world.\" \"We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context,\" the letter said, adding that Washington remains concerned about extrajudicial killings, disappearances and detainee abuse in Sri Lanka. \"Secretary Clinton believes that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights,\" the letter said. Sri Lanka lodged its protest with the US embassy in Colombo over the remarks made by Clinton last month to the United Nations Security Council. \"We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma and Sri Lanka and elsewhere,\" the US secretary of state had said during a resolution calling for an end to sexual violence in armed conflict, according to published reports of Clinton\'s remarks. Her comments sparked an outcry across Sri Lanka, where government forces in May crushed Tamil Tiger rebels after decades of fighting. Colombo faced condemnation for its handling of the final stages of the war against Tiger rebels and managed to stave off a Security Council resolution calling for war crimes investigations thanks to the vetoes of China and Russia. The United Nations has said that over 7,000 civilians perished in the first four months of intense fighting this year. Sri Lanka is now facing international pressure to free 250,000 ethnic Tamil civilians who managed to escape the fighting but are now held in internment camps while they are screened to see whether they were rebels. B6'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'2942 - C05764736.txt','Security Incident in Saudi Arabia, Unconfirmed reports of Hostages and casualtiesAt 0429 EDT Mr. Kim Davidson, RSO Embassy Riyadh, informed the EAO that there has been a security incident in the city of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia (approx 150 km North of Jeddah). Saudi Arabia security forces have engaged some type of bad guys. Post cannot confirm if the bad guys are terrorist or just some criminal element, but notes that the MFA is saying the incident is purely criminal. Post further notes that there is a desalinization plant and oil refinery located in Yanbu which have been targets of previous terrorist attacks. Post commented there will be several visiting dignitaries and heads of state in Saudi Arabia tomorrow for the opening of a major University. A local Human rights group is reporting to media that there are several injuries, casualties, and hostages as a result of the security incident. The Emergency Action Committee will convene at 1230 Riyadh time to discuss post reaction. Qiana Bradford Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 BradfordClastatemov','\"Security Incident\" in Saudi Arabia, Unconfirmed reports of Hostages and casualtiesAt 0429 EDT Mr. Kim Davidson, RSO Embassy Riyadh, informed the EAO that there has been a \"security incident\" in the city of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia (approx 150 km North of Jeddah). Saudi Arabia security forces have engaged \"some type of bad guys\". Post cannot confirm if the bad guys are terrorist or just some criminal element, but notes that the MFA is saying the incident is purely criminal. Post further notes that there is a desalinization plant and oil refinery located in Yanbu which have been targets of previous terrorist attacks. Post commented there will be several visiting dignitaries and heads of state in Saudi Arabia tomorrow for the opening of a major University. A local Human rights group is reporting to media that there are several injuries, casualties, and hostages as a result of the security incident. The Emergency Action Committee will convene at 1230 Riyadh time to discuss post reaction. Qiana Bradford Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 BradfordClastatemov'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'3121 - C05765049.txt','Allida Black\'s Eleanor Roosevelt human rights eventI thought there was an event this Fall (maybe even honoring me?) But, did it not happen or did I not go? What happened?','Allida Black\'s Eleanor Roosevelt human rights eventI thought there was an event this Fall (maybe even honoring me?) But, did it not happen or did I not go? What happened?'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'315 - C05758426.txt','North Korea Human Rights EnvoyHave you discussed w Bill Burns and Steve Bosworth? if they now do believe a full-time slot is there? B5 B6 cdm Cheryl EAP has now provided me with the attached documents There is 2004 legislation that call for an envoy and 2008 legislation [Sense of the Congress] that call for it to be full time Plus correspondence with Brownback by the previous administration [which isn\'t binding on the new] However, - - -','North Korea Human Rights EnvoyHave you discussed w Bill Burns and Steve Bosworth? if they now do believe a full-time slot is there? B5 B6 cdm Cheryl EAP has now provided me with the attached documents There is 2004 legislation that call for an envoy and 2008 legislation [Sense of the Congress] that call for it to be full time Plus correspondence with Brownback by the previous administration [which isn\'t binding on the new] However, - - -'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'3211 - C05765609.txt','WowHe had little record but lots of rhetoric -- much of it morally stirring and beautifully written, Richard Cohen writes in his Washington Post column. As president, though, he has tried so hard to be the un-George Bush that the former president\'s overweening moralism -- his insistence on seeing things as either black or white -- has become an Obama gray. Human rights in general has been treated as if it\'s a Republican idea. Obama should reread his Philadelphia speech. He\'ll find a good man there. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/23/AR2009112302 897.html','Wow\"He had little record but lots of rhetoric -- much of it morally stirring and beautifully written,\" Richard Cohen writes in his Washington Post column. \"As president, though, he has tried so hard to be the un-George Bush that the former president\'s overweening moralism -- his insistence on seeing things as either black or white -- has become an Obama gray. Human rights in general has been treated as if it\'s a Republican idea. Obama should reread his Philadelphia speech. He\'ll find a good man there.\" http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/23/AR2009112302 897.html'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'3310 - C05765825.txt','Kudos!Dear Mike--- Congrats on your book you must be very excited to see it in print after so much work. And I hope you\'re working on the democracy/human rights speech I\'m giving the week I\'m looking forward to reading it. of the 7th. Are you? Also, David Miliband told me that the UK lost more soldiers in the Falklands than they pls verify that for me? Thx. All the best, and Happy Thanksgiving! Hillary have in Afghanistan. Would you','Kudos!Dear Mike--- Congrats on your book; you must be very excited to see it in print after so much work. And I hope you\'re working on the democracy/human rights speech I\'m giving the week I\'m looking forward to reading it. of the 7th. Are you? Also, David Miliband told me that the UK lost more soldiers in the Falklands than they pls verify that for me? Thx. All the best, and Happy Thanksgiving! Hillary have in Afghanistan. Would you'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'3429 - C05766028.txt','human rights draft Sullivan, Jacob J Abedin, Huma Posner, Michael All, Attached is a revised version of the speech for discussion / review by S tomorrow. Some things to note: I am hoping that I can start integrating guidance from S tomorrow afternoon. all best, Dan','human rights draft; Sullivan, Jacob J; Abedin, Huma; Posner, Michael All, Attached is a revised version of the speech for discussion / review by S tomorrow. Some things to note: I am hoping that I can start integrating guidance from S tomorrow afternoon. all best, Dan'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'3500 - C05766133.txt','New DraftAttachments: 2009 12 13 Human Rights HRC edits 540pm.docx This draft, for the 7pm call, reflects HRC edits. Dan Daniel Baer 202-687-1403 (o)','New DraftAttachments: 2009 12 13 Human Rights HRC edits 540pm.docx This draft, for the 7pm call, reflects HRC edits. Dan Daniel Baer 202-687-1403 (o)'),(11.796677138221398,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,3,'3523 - C05766179.txt','Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. PolicyNice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary McGuire in Washington, +1-202-747-7035 Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. Policy Washington ? December 14, 2009 ? Freedom House applauds Secretary Hillary Clinton for her remarks at Georgetown University today on A Human Rights Agenda for the 21st Century. Secretary Clinton\'s remarks setting forth the U.S. Government\'s human rights agenda appear to reflect an enhanced emphasis by the Obama Administration on the importance of political democracy for the achievement to basic human rights and broader development goals, as well. She gave special attention to the importance of freedom of expression. The remarks build upon President Obama\'s Nobel acceptance speech on December 10, in which he said peace is unstable where citizens are denied the right to speak freely or worship as they please choose their own leaders or assemble without fear. The emphasis on universal human rights in Secretary Clinton\'s speech sends an important message of her personal commitment at a time when the world is witnessing continuing global declines in fundamental rights, said Jennifer Windsor, Executive Director of Freedom House. We look forward to seeing this passion integrated into U.S. policy around the globe. The speech stressed the necessity for a human rights policy that is fused with efforts to advance both development and democracy. B6','Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. PolicyNice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary McGuire in Washington, +1-202-747-7035 Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. Policy Washington ? December 14, 2009 ? Freedom House applauds Secretary Hillary Clinton for her remarks at Georgetown University today on \"A Human Rights Agenda for the 21st Century.\" Secretary Clinton\'s remarks setting forth the U.S. Government\'s human rights agenda appear to reflect an enhanced emphasis by the Obama Administration on the importance of political democracy for the achievement to basic human rights and broader development goals, as well. She gave special attention to the importance of freedom of expression. The remarks build upon President Obama\'s Nobel acceptance speech on December 10, in which he said \"peace is unstable where citizens are denied the right to speak freely or worship as they please; choose their own leaders or assemble without fear.\" \"The emphasis on universal human rights in Secretary Clinton\'s speech sends an important message of her personal commitment at a time when the world is witnessing continuing global declines in fundamental rights,\" said Jennifer Windsor, Executive Director of Freedom House. \"We look forward to seeing this passion integrated into U.S. policy around the globe.\" The speech stressed the necessity for a human rights policy that is fused with efforts to advance both development and democracy. B6'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'3566 - C05766253.txt','Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon HoldSubject: Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon Hold WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment. WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment.','Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon HoldSubject: Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon Hold WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment. WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment.'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'3623 - C05766390.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?, asked Jeff Sharlet.','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. \"It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?,\" asked Jeff Sharlet.'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'3624 - C05766391.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues.','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues.'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'3626 - C05766395.txt','Anti-Gay LawsCheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the safe space for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised.','Anti-Gay LawsCheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the \"safe space\" for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised.'),(3.9322257127404656,3.9322257127404656,2500,'Human_rights',49,1,'3755 - C05766675.txt','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: ...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: \"...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.\"'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Human_Rights_Campaign',28,1,'157 - C05739744.txt','H: New intel, Libyan PM\'s plans. SidAttachments: hrc memo_rievv_libyan_pm_plans 101612.clooc Fyi. B6 CONFIDENTIAL October 16, 2012 For: Hillary','H: New intel, Libyan PM\'s plans. SidAttachments: hrc memo_rievv_libyan_pm_plans 101612.clooc Fyi. B6 CONFIDENTIAL October 16, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Human_Rights_Campaign',28,1,'162 - C05739752.txt','tick tock on libya tidc todc on libyaHere is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish, let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14 ? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with TNC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NA TO civilian protection mission.','tick tock on libya tidc todc on libyaHere is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish, let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14 ? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with TNC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NA TO civilian protection mission.'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Human_Rights_Campaign',28,1,'1628 - C05761491.txt','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSFYI Our twittering guys confirmed that we don\'t tweet directly from HRC The closest we come to that is to send out quotes from her official statements, e.g. using the format: Secretary Clinton: ...We will work with the Goldman family and the Brazilian Government with the goal of ensuring this young boy\'s return. Just saw Newsweek piece and went over site with Nora Nora can show to you. It\'s a leap for Newsweek to say that the State Dept DipNote Twittering = Secretary Clinton Twittering. I did a scan (and will do a longer one) but there appears to be no first person Twittering in Secretary\'s Clinton\'s name. I\'ll send you the newsweek piece Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog http ://twitte r.co mid ipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. 114 But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSFYI Our twittering guys confirmed that we don\'t tweet directly from HRC The closest we come to that is to send out quotes from her official statements, e.g. using the format: Secretary Clinton: ...We will work with the Goldman family and the Brazilian Government with the goal of ensuring this young boy\'s return. Just saw Newsweek piece and went over site with Nora Nora can show to you. It\'s a leap for Newsweek to say that the State Dept DipNote Twittering = Secretary Clinton Twittering. I did a scan (and will do a longer one) but there appears to be no first person Twittering in Secretary\'s Clinton\'s name. I\'ll send you the newsweek piece Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog http ://twitte r.co mid ipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. 114 But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Human_Rights_Campaign',28,1,'1640 - C05761507.txt','H: Memo, idea on Berlusconi attack. SidAttachments: hrc memo berlusconi 121509.docx Pls print. CONFIDENTIAL December 15, 2009 For: Hillary','H: Memo, idea on Berlusconi attack. SidAttachments: hrc memo berlusconi 121509.docx Pls print. CONFIDENTIAL December 15, 2009 For: Hillary'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Human_Rights_Campaign',28,1,'165 - C05739755.txt','tick tock on libya FIN: tick tock on libyaPis print for me. Here is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish. let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March -- IIRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representatiye to Benghazi','tick tock on libya FIN: tick tock on libyaPis print for me. Here is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish. let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March -- IIRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representatiye to Benghazi'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Human_Rights_Campaign',28,1,'1676 - C05761605.txt','AJS Hearing Highlights* Miguel: Andrew did great this afternoon. FYI, Lowey delivered HRC\'s statement. Very well received. * Richard Fontaine: Andrew is not even rocking - just tapping his foot. Did y\'all train him for.this or something?? And half the room are Shapiros, it\'s like his friggin Bahr Mitzvah. * Former NSC staffer Michael Allen: Shapiro son removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway. * Mike Feldman: Jon Lovett removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway. * Laurie Rubiner: Jim Webb arrives, looks typically angry. * Derek Chollet: Shapiro comes out strong against piracy. Bold stand. * Jon Lovett: Jeanne Shaheen listening very closely. Barbara Boxer is distracted. The other anonymous old men on dais seem confused and unsure where they are. Hearing concludes at 3:33:43 PM EDT','AJS Hearing Highlights* Miguel: \"Andrew did great this afternoon. FYI, Lowey delivered HRC\'s statement. Very well received.\" * Richard Fontaine: \"Andrew is not even rocking - just tapping his foot. Did y\'all train him for.this or something?? And half the room are Shapiros, it\'s like his friggin Bahr Mitzvah.\" * Former NSC staffer Michael Allen: \"Shapiro son removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway.\" * Mike Feldman: \"Jon Lovett removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway.\" * Laurie Rubiner: \"Jim Webb arrives, looks typically angry.\" * Derek Chollet: \"Shapiro comes out strong against piracy. Bold stand.\" * Jon Lovett: \"Jeanne Shaheen listening very closely. Barbara Boxer is distracted. The other anonymous old men on dais seem confused and unsure where they are.\" Hearing concludes at 3:33:43 PM EDT'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Human_Rights_Campaign',28,1,'1860 - C05762305.txt','Hillary: Can you open attachment? FYI, memo. SidAttachments: HRC memo Iran torture 061409.docx Choose the home loan that saves you the most $$$. Agents available at ditech.com','Hillary: Can you open attachment? FYI, memo. SidAttachments: HRC memo Iran torture 061409.docx Choose the home loan that saves you the most $$$. Agents available at ditech.com'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Human_Rights_Campaign',28,1,'1926 - C05762466.txt','Doorsrosemarie.howe Hrc has selected option B from the drawings. What are next steps? 1C3','Doorsrosemarie.howe Hrc has selected option B from the drawings. What are next steps? 1C3'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Human_Rights_Campaign',28,1,'1944 - C05762523.txt','Moot requestThis should moot request to hrc: IRAN President Ahmadinejad canceled his trip to an African Union summit in Lydia. No reason was given for his decision. (Reuters) 1','Moot requestThis should moot request to hrc: IRAN President Ahmadinejad canceled his trip to an African Union summit in Lydia. No reason was given for his decision. (Reuters) 1'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Human_Rights_Campaign',28,1,'1957 - C05762546.txt','Bausman & Company - Fine Bench Made FurniturePrinting and sending to u hrc This isn\'t the right style...but does it look like the right function? http://www.bausman.net/AllItems/BySeries/1100/1140.html 14','Bausman & Company - Fine Bench Made FurniturePrinting and sending to u hrc This isn\'t the right style...but does it look like the right function? http://www.bausman.net/AllItems/BySeries/1100/1140.html 14'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Human_Rights_Campaign',28,1,'2001 - C05762608.txt','COS call 6/10/09Called out HRC as especially helpful in making calls to the Hill on passing the supplemental approps bill. Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633 52','COS call 6/10/09Called out HRC as especially helpful in making calls to the Hill on passing the supplemental approps bill. Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633 52'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Human_Rights_Campaign',28,1,'2060 - C05762705.txt','Memo on speech attached and in text. For you and Cheryl only no circulation. SidAttachments: hrc memo cfr speech 070809.docx CONFIDENTIAL July 9, 2009 For: Hillary','Memo on speech attached and in text. For you and Cheryl only; no circulation. SidAttachments: hrc memo cfr speech 070809.docx CONFIDENTIAL July 9, 2009 For: Hillary'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Human_Rights_Campaign',28,1,'2066 - C05762715.txt','fyi... SidAttachments: hrc memo rothkopf piece 070909.docx CONFIDENTIAL July 9, 2009 For: Hillary, Cheryl','fyi... SidAttachments: hrc memo rothkopf piece 070909.docx CONFIDENTIAL July 9, 2009 For: Hillary, Cheryl'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Human_Rights_Campaign',28,1,'2115 - C05762781.txt','21st Century StatecraftFYI 85,000 views on the US Government Channel channel alone already. This is wonderful. Great work! On Fri, May 29, 2009 at 12:27 PM, Ross, Alec J<RossAl@state.gov> wrote: > Even Craig from Craig\'s list getting in on the HRC 21st century statecraft > video ... http://cnewmark.com/ > Alec Ross > Senior Advisor for Innovation > Office of the Secretary of State >(202) 647-6315 > RossAJ@State.gov 67','21st Century StatecraftFYI 85,000 views on the US Government Channel channel alone already. This is wonderful. Great work! On Fri, May 29, 2009 at 12:27 PM, Ross, Alec J<RossAl@state.gov> wrote: > Even Craig from Craig\'s list getting in on the HRC 21st century statecraft > video ... http://cnewmark.com/ > Alec Ross > Senior Advisor for Innovation > Office of the Secretary of State >(202) 647-6315 > RossAJ@State.gov 67'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Human_Rights_Campaign',28,1,'2218 - C05762924.txt','No WH mtgWe just addressed with hrc. Matt isn\'t part of the process and said he didn\'t want to get into this lane, he was filling in for Sarah who is out today. This is no longer a regular meeting so when it does need to be scheduled lona will add accordingly. I will start calling Matt before small groups to confirm. I addressed this with Lippert when we last had an issue. Our identified point of contact is Sarah Farnsworth and we talk to her regularly. I will call and find out what happened but this meeting was confirmed. They are not telling us when things get canceled and I think we need another contact there if sarah is too overwhelmed. I arrived for the 10:15 mtg and was told there was no mtg. Matt said they had released the time. This is the second time this has happened. What\'s up??? 74','No WH mtgWe just addressed with hrc. Matt isn\'t part of the process and said he didn\'t want to get into this lane, he was filling in for Sarah who is out today. This is no longer a regular meeting so when it does need to be scheduled lona will add accordingly. I will start calling Matt before small groups to confirm. I addressed this with Lippert when we last had an issue. Our identified point of contact is Sarah Farnsworth and we talk to her regularly. I will call and find out what happened but this meeting was confirmed. They are not telling us when things get canceled and I think we need another contact there if sarah is too overwhelmed. I arrived for the 10:15 mtg and was told there was no mtg. Matt said they had \"released\" the time. This is the second time this has happened. What\'s up??? 74'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Human_Rights_Campaign',28,1,'23 - C05739580.txt','H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya. SidAttachments: hrc memo magariat attack on US in Libya 091212.docx Pis print. CONFIDENTIAL September 12, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya. SidAttachments: hrc memo magariat attack on US in Libya 091212.docx Pis print. CONFIDENTIAL September 12, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Human_Rights_Campaign',28,1,'2570 - C05764052.txt','Good news FOE passesHuma, Joe, Jake, On Friday morning the UN HRC adopted the Freedom of Expression resolution by consensus. The U.S.-Egyptian joint resolution is another step on the long road to bridging divides at the HRC. It is an example of U.S. diplomacy, working with others in a multilaterral setting following the Cairo speech and reinforces the Administration\'s decision to join the HRC. Esther','Good news FOE passesHuma, Joe, Jake, On Friday morning the UN HRC adopted the Freedom of Expression resolution by consensus. The U.S.-Egyptian joint resolution is another step on the long road to bridging divides at the HRC. It is an example of U.S. diplomacy, working with others in a multilaterral setting following the Cairo speech and reinforces the Administration\'s decision to join the HRC. Esther'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Human_Rights_Campaign',28,1,'277 - C05739887.txt','H: Intel on new Libya president, SidAttachments: hrc memo libya new president 082312.docx CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Intel on new Libya president, SidAttachments: hrc memo libya new president 082312.docx CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Human_Rights_Campaign',28,1,'2779 - C05764464.txt','Call Request: Senator Harkin for S - CDM PREVIEW ON WHAT HE MAY BE CALLING Call Request: Senator Harkin for S CDM PREVIEW ON WHAT HE MAY BE CALLING ABOUT. Call Request: Senator Harkin for SABOUT. Hrc also has background from last week. But this looks like an update. Tom He and I are meeting about staffing this week when he is in town. The Line\'s Melissa Lan, currently working on S Staff, alerted us that Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) wishes to speak to the Secretary. We will be able to reach Senator Harkin through his staffer (Lindsey) at 202 224 7301. We have alerted Ms. Abedin, who was calling as this email was being drafted. 1441','Call Request: Senator Harkin for S - CDM PREVIEW ON WHAT HE MAY BE CALLING Call Request: Senator Harkin for S CDM PREVIEW ON WHAT HE MAY BE CALLING ABOUT. Call Request: Senator Harkin for SABOUT. Hrc also has background from last week. But this looks like an update. Tom He and I are meeting about staffing this week when he is in town. The Line\'s Melissa Lan, currently working on S Staff, alerted us that Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) wishes to speak to the Secretary. We will be able to reach Senator Harkin through his staffer (Lindsey) at 202 224 7301. We have alerted Ms. Abedin, who was calling as this email was being drafted. 1441'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Human_Rights_Campaign',28,1,'278 - C05739888.txt','H: Intel on new Libya president. SidAttachments: hrc memo libya new president 082312.docx Very interesting. CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Intel on new Libya president. SidAttachments: hrc memo libya new president 082312.docx Very interesting. CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Human_Rights_Campaign',28,1,'281 - C05739891.txt','H: Intel, Libyan President, Sid H: Intel, Libyan President. SidAttachments: hrc memo Libya President 082712.docx Pls print. CONFIDENTIAL August 27, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Intel, Libyan President, Sid H: Intel, Libyan President. SidAttachments: hrc memo Libya President 082712.docx Pls print. CONFIDENTIAL August 27, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Human_Rights_Campaign',28,1,'282 - C05739892.txt','H: Intel, Libyan President. SidAttachments: hrc memo Libya President 082712.docx If true, this is encouraging. Should consider passing to Israelis. CONFIDENTIAL August 27, 2012 For: Hilary','H: Intel, Libyan President. SidAttachments: hrc memo Libya President 082712.docx If true, this is encouraging. Should consider passing to Israelis. CONFIDENTIAL August 27, 2012 For: Hilary'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Human_Rights_Campaign',28,1,'290 - C05739902.txt','H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya. SidAttachments: hrc memo magariaf, attack on US in Libya 091212.docx CONFIDENTIAL September 12, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya. SidAttachments: hrc memo magariaf, attack on US in Libya 091212.docx CONFIDENTIAL September 12, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Human_Rights_Campaign',28,1,'297 - C05758398.txt','Note for Secretary re Office of Overseas BuildingsLet\'s do Patsy. I\'m ready. Print for HRC Cheryl Per discussion Regards pat','Note for Secretary re Office of Overseas BuildingsLet\'s do Patsy. I\'m ready. Print for HRC Cheryl Per discussion Regards pat'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Human_Rights_Campaign',28,1,'3141 - C05765091.txt','Memo: Update on Blair/EU. SidAttachments: hrc memo EU Blair update 110209.docx CONFIDENTIAL November 2. 2009 For: Hillary','Memo: Update on Blair/EU. SidAttachments: hrc memo EU Blair update 110209.docx CONFIDENTIAL November 2. 2009 For: Hillary'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Human_Rights_Campaign',28,1,'3197 - C05765340.txt','New memo: Westerwelle. SidAttachments: hrc memo westerwelle 110809.docx CONFIDENTIAL November 8, 2009 For: Hillary','New memo: Westerwelle. SidAttachments: hrc memo westerwelle 110809.docx CONFIDENTIAL November 8, 2009 For: Hillary'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Human_Rights_Campaign',28,1,'3423 - C05766018.txt','H: Memo, idea on Berlusconi attack. SidAttachments: hrc memo berlusconi 121509.docx CONFIDENTIAL December 15, 2009 For: Hillary','H: Memo, idea on Berlusconi attack. SidAttachments: hrc memo berlusconi 121509.docx CONFIDENTIAL December 15, 2009 For: Hillary'),(4.491841500673088,4.491841500673088,2500,'Human_Rights_Campaign',28,1,'3706 - C05766584.txt','Letter to LautenbergAnd after he lifted his hold, the trade preference legislation passed the senate tonight. You probably saw they are voting on final passage on the health reform bill and debt limit increase on Thursday morning beginning at 8 am. I would expect and hope for our nominees to move after that. Based on the Brazilian decision he should release the hold. Do I need to call him? FYI -- we ended up not sending the letter this afternoon because Lautenberg\'s staff was being difficult and hedging. Now, we can update and send tomorrow (if it is still required) based on latest information from tonight\'s ruling, as you had intended from the start. The letter is good to go w me. HRC.','Letter to LautenbergAnd after he lifted his hold, the trade preference legislation passed the senate tonight. You probably saw they are voting on final passage on the health reform bill and debt limit increase on Thursday morning beginning at 8 am. I would expect and hope for our nominees to move after that. Based on the Brazilian decision he should release the hold. Do I need to call him? FYI -- we ended up not sending the letter this afternoon because Lautenberg\'s staff was being difficult and hedging. Now, we can update and send tomorrow (if it is still required) based on latest information from tonight\'s ruling, as you had intended from the start. The letter is good to go w me. HRC.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Human_rights_in_China',1,1,'1783 - C05761885.txt','Tiananmen statementSee below. cdm Given your meeting in March with NGOs working on human rights in China, I thought you might be interested in this very positive reaction from Human Rights Watch on the Secretary\'s Tiananmen statement. Karen Susan, Susan, Many thanks for the Tiananmen statement, which hit all they key points, and went a long way towards resolving any lingering ambiguity from the Secretary\'s February comments. We believe it remains crucial to make such statements every year-or until such time as the Chinese government allows for real resolution. We know these statements cause a certain amoint of diplomatic rancor, but we hope that the comfort and courage they give people also remain part of your calculations. May I trouble one of you to forward this message to Steve and Dan in Beijing, and to Carlos in DC? And please do feel free to share it with anyone else involved in the statement. Cheers, Sophie','Tiananmen statementSee below. cdm Given your meeting in March with NGOs working on human rights in China, I thought you might be interested in this very positive reaction from Human Rights Watch on the Secretary\'s Tiananmen statement. Karen Susan, Susan, Many thanks for the Tiananmen statement, which hit all they key points, and went a long way towards resolving any lingering ambiguity from the Secretary\'s February comments. We believe it remains crucial to make such statements every year-or until such time as the Chinese government allows for real resolution. We know these statements cause a certain amoint of diplomatic rancor, but we hope that the comfort and courage they give people also remain part of your calculations. May I trouble one of you to forward this message to Steve and Dan in Beijing, and to Carlos in DC? And please do feel free to share it with anyone else involved in the statement. Cheers, Sophie'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Human_rights_in_North_Korea',3,1,'1553 - C05761356.txt','Bob KingCongressman Berman called me yesterday in support of Bob King\'s candidacy to serve as Special Envoy for Human Rights in North Korea. I know he has raised this with Rich too. I\'ve known Bob for a number of years, throughout his tenure on Tom Lantos\' staff, and have high regard for him. Enjoy the weekend, 50','Bob KingCongressman Berman called me yesterday in support of Bob King\'s candidacy to serve as Special Envoy for Human Rights in North Korea. I know he has raised this with Rich too. I\'ve known Bob for a number of years, throughout his tenure on Tom Lantos\' staff, and have high regard for him. Enjoy the weekend, 50'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Human_rights_in_North_Korea',3,1,'1557 - C05761361.txt','Bob KingCalling you now Just landed. Let\'s discuss this--and much else. Can you talk? Fyi Congressman Berman called me yesterday in support of Bob King\'s candidacy to serve as Special Envoy for Human Rights in North Korea. I know he has raised this with Rich too. I\'ve known Bob for a number of years, throughout his tenure on Tom Lantos\' staff, and have high regard for him. Enjoy the weekend, Bill. 52','Bob KingCalling you now Just landed. Let\'s discuss this--and much else. Can you talk? Fyi Congressman Berman called me yesterday in support of Bob King\'s candidacy to serve as Special Envoy for Human Rights in North Korea. I know he has raised this with Rich too. I\'ve known Bob for a number of years, throughout his tenure on Tom Lantos\' staff, and have high regard for him. Enjoy the weekend, Bill. 52'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Human_rights_in_North_Korea',3,1,'316 - C05758429.txt','Bob KingJust landed. Let\'s discuss this--and much else. Can you talk? Fyi Congressman Berman called me yesterday in support of Bob King\'s candidacy to serve as Special Envoy for Human Rights in North Korea. I know he has raised this with Rich too. I\'ve known Bob for a number of years, throughout his tenure on Tom Lantos\' staff, and have high regard for him. Enjoy the weekend, Bill.','Bob KingJust landed. Let\'s discuss this--and much else. Can you talk? Fyi Congressman Berman called me yesterday in support of Bob King\'s candidacy to serve as Special Envoy for Human Rights in North Korea. I know he has raised this with Rich too. I\'ve known Bob for a number of years, throughout his tenure on Tom Lantos\' staff, and have high regard for him. Enjoy the weekend, Bill.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Human_rights_in_the_Islamic_Republic_of_Iran',1,1,'3203 - C05765556.txt','IRAN Res UNGA IRAN 3C debate webcast NOWHuma, Jake, Joe, Here is the vote on the Iran human rights resolution at UNGA. I briefed the S during the retreat coffee break. She asked for the text of the resolution. The link is below. Do you want a hard copy here at the retreat? 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Wider margin than last year: 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). Link: http://daccess-dds-ny.un.org/dodUNDOC/LTD/N09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Esther Here is the link to the resolution, perhaps a staffer can print it off for the Secretary? http:fidaccess-dds-ny.un.oredoc/UNDOULTDM09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Thanks! I just told the S, Sen Mitchell and A/S Posner. Will seek out A/S Feltman. The S has asked for the text of the resolution. I\'ll check on how to get document here. Esther 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). A better margin this year. HURRAH! FINAL VOTE: 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Amy please send ASAP last year\'s vote tally for comparison EOVs now beginning. Brazil explaining why it abstained.','IRAN Res UNGA IRAN 3C debate webcast NOWHuma, Jake, Joe, Here is the vote on the Iran human rights resolution at UNGA. I briefed the S during the retreat coffee break. She asked for the text of the resolution. The link is below. Do you want a hard copy here at the retreat? 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Wider margin than last year: 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). Link: http://daccess-dds-ny.un.org/dodUNDOC/LTD/N09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Esther Here is the link to the resolution, perhaps a staffer can print it off for the Secretary? http:fidaccess-dds-ny.un.oredoc/UNDOULTDM09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Thanks! I just told the S, Sen Mitchell and A/S Posner. Will seek out A/S Feltman. The S has asked for the text of the resolution. I\'ll check on how to get document here. Esther 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). A better margin this year. HURRAH! FINAL VOTE: 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Amy please send ASAP last year\'s vote tally for comparison EOVs now beginning. Brazil explaining why it abstained.'),(13.450867444375564,6.725433722187782,2500,'Human_Rights_Watch',3,2,'1455 - C05761188.txt','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq. Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen. A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut. Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue. She said that many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance \"is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq.\" Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by \"visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen.\" A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that \"the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut.\" Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, \"Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue.\" She said that \"many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Human_Rights_Watch',3,1,'1783 - C05761885.txt','Tiananmen statementSee below. cdm Given your meeting in March with NGOs working on human rights in China, I thought you might be interested in this very positive reaction from Human Rights Watch on the Secretary\'s Tiananmen statement. Karen Susan, Susan, Many thanks for the Tiananmen statement, which hit all they key points, and went a long way towards resolving any lingering ambiguity from the Secretary\'s February comments. We believe it remains crucial to make such statements every year-or until such time as the Chinese government allows for real resolution. We know these statements cause a certain amoint of diplomatic rancor, but we hope that the comfort and courage they give people also remain part of your calculations. May I trouble one of you to forward this message to Steve and Dan in Beijing, and to Carlos in DC? And please do feel free to share it with anyone else involved in the statement. Cheers, Sophie','Tiananmen statementSee below. cdm Given your meeting in March with NGOs working on human rights in China, I thought you might be interested in this very positive reaction from Human Rights Watch on the Secretary\'s Tiananmen statement. Karen Susan, Susan, Many thanks for the Tiananmen statement, which hit all they key points, and went a long way towards resolving any lingering ambiguity from the Secretary\'s February comments. We believe it remains crucial to make such statements every year-or until such time as the Chinese government allows for real resolution. We know these statements cause a certain amoint of diplomatic rancor, but we hope that the comfort and courage they give people also remain part of your calculations. May I trouble one of you to forward this message to Steve and Dan in Beijing, and to Carlos in DC? And please do feel free to share it with anyone else involved in the statement. Cheers, Sophie'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Human_Rights_Watch',3,1,'2019 - C05762642.txt','BBC: Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay IraqisFyi B6 Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay Iraqis Investigating reports of the murder and torture of gay men in Iraq, Ashley Byrne found that some gays found Saddam Hussein\'s dictatorship preferable to the threat of violence they face today. Some readers will find parts of his report disturbing. There has been so much news of death and destruction from Iraq that the position of sexual minorities is rarely touched on in the mainstream media. But stories of torture and murder of gay Iraqis, particularly men, have been emerging in the gay press for several years. Investigating these stories for a BBC Radio 5 Live documentary, Gay Life After Saddam, I\'ve heard a range of views about the deteriorating conditions for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people. Some say the violence has intensified in the past few months. Others say killings run into the hundreds and have been going on since 2003. What is clear, and confirmed by separate evidence from various human rights groups, is that some gay men have been subjected to appalling violent abuse. One young Iraqi, Amil (not his real name) recalled the death of a friend: They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb, it was awful. Another man (who wished to remain anonymous) revealed to Scott Long from the New York-based Human Rights Watch, how his partner was kidnapped and killed. It was late one night when four armed men came to take my boyfriend from his parents\' house. L  They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb Amil, a gay Iraqi They were masked and dressed in black. We found his body the next day dumped in the garbage, his throat cut out, his genitals cut off. 82','BBC: Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay IraqisFyi B6 Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay Iraqis Investigating reports of the murder and torture of gay men in Iraq, Ashley Byrne found that some gays found Saddam Hussein\'s dictatorship preferable to the threat of violence they face today. Some readers will find parts of his report disturbing. There has been so much news of death and destruction from Iraq that the position of sexual minorities is rarely touched on in the mainstream media. But stories of torture and murder of gay Iraqis, particularly men, have been emerging in the gay press for several years. Investigating these stories for a BBC Radio 5 Live documentary, Gay Life After Saddam, I\'ve heard a range of views about the deteriorating conditions for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people. Some say the violence has intensified in the past few months. Others say killings run into the hundreds and have been going on since 2003. What is clear, and confirmed by separate evidence from various human rights groups, is that some gay men have been subjected to appalling violent abuse. One young Iraqi, Amil (not his real name) recalled the death of a friend: \"They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb, it was awful.\" Another man (who wished to remain anonymous) revealed to Scott Long from the New York-based Human Rights Watch, how his partner was kidnapped and killed. \"It was late one night when four armed men came to take my boyfriend from his parents\' house. L \" They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb\" Amil, a gay Iraqi \"They were masked and dressed in black. \"We found his body the next day dumped in the garbage, his throat cut out, his genitals cut off.\" 82'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Human_security',1,1,'2571 - C05764053.txt','HRC scorecardFyi Cheryl, Jake: Despite the nailbiting finale, the Human Rights Council reentry has been remarkably successful. The tally, with returns still coming in: 1. Goldstone-report deferred through extraordinary political work by all of you 2. Freedom of Expression--tonsensus--a landmark achievement in suggesting that there is indeed a universal understanding of freedom of expression that can cut across cultural lines 3. Honduras: consensus 4. Womens\' Equality-consensus 5. Human Security issues: US took forward leaning posture USG engaged across the board and got the results it wanted--5 for 5--plus appeared principled and balanced To be honest if we had gotten any 2 of these, I would have felt relieved. Instead we ran the table. There was a stunning performance by 10-DRL-L-AmEmbassy Geneva and various regional bureaus, particularly NEA and WHA and AF, as well as EUR. The State Department at its finest and multilateral diplomacy executed at a macro and micro level. Brimmer, Nossel, Posner all were outstanding as were our folks in Geneva. And this is in our first reengagement. It should get better as we gain more experience. Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520 202 647 9598 o KohHH@State.gov<mailto:KohHH@State.gov> Martin R. Flug Professor of International Law, Yale Law School (on leave),','HRC scorecardFyi Cheryl, Jake: Despite the nailbiting finale, the Human Rights Council reentry has been remarkably successful. The tally, with returns still coming in: 1. Goldstone-report deferred through extraordinary political work by all of you 2. Freedom of Expression--tonsensus--a landmark achievement in suggesting that there is indeed a universal understanding of freedom of expression that can cut across cultural lines 3. Honduras: consensus 4. Womens\' Equality-consensus 5. Human Security issues: US took forward leaning posture USG engaged across the board and got the results it wanted--5 for 5--plus appeared principled and balanced To be honest if we had gotten any 2 of these, I would have felt relieved. Instead we ran the table. There was a stunning performance by 10-DRL-L-AmEmbassy Geneva and various regional bureaus, particularly NEA and WHA and AF, as well as EUR. The State Department at its finest and multilateral diplomacy executed at a macro and micro level. Brimmer, Nossel, Posner all were outstanding as were our folks in Geneva. And this is in our first reengagement. It should get better as we gain more experience. Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520 202 647 9598 o KohHH@State.gov<mailto:KohHH@State.gov> Martin R. Flug Professor of International Law, Yale Law School (on leave),'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Human_trafficking',4,1,'213 - C05739810.txt','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Human_trafficking',4,1,'216 - C05739813.txt','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Human_trafficking',4,1,'2514 - C05763921.txt','Questionso Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this time.] Q: Under the previous Administration organizatioris receiving HIV\\AIDs funds from the U.S. Government were required to have a policy explicitly opposing prostitution and sex trafficking. Is that going to continue to be the policy of this Administration? A: This matter has been the subject of litigation - outside groups have sued both USAID and the HHS over the policy - and we recently notified the Court that we needed additional time to review the policy. That review is underway no final decisions have been made. On 7/25/09 8:46 PM, Evergreen <Hdr22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Is the 50k figure State and AID? > Kurdistan election results? > Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during > WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we > deport them after war ended? > Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? > What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid?','Questionso Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this time.] Q: Under the previous Administration organizatioris receiving HIV\\AIDs funds from the U.S. Government were required to have a policy explicitly opposing prostitution and sex trafficking. Is that going to continue to be the policy of this Administration? A: This matter has been the subject of litigation - outside groups have sued both USAID and the HHS over the policy - and we recently notified the Court that we needed additional time to review the policy. That review is underway; no final decisions have been made. On 7/25/09 8:46 PM, \"Evergreen\" <Hdr22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Is the 50k figure State and AID? > Kurdistan election results? > Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during > WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we > deport them after war ended? > Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? > What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid?'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Human_trafficking',4,1,'3738 - C05766648.txt','(AP) Haiti PM: U.S. Baptists knew removing kids was wrongfyi PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) - Haiti\'s prime minister says it\'s clear to him that the 10 U.S. Baptists who tried to take 33 Haitian children out of the quake-ravaged country knew what they were doing was wrong. Prime Minister Max Bellerive also tells The Associated Press his country is open to having the Americans tried in the United States. Bellerive says some of the children have parents who are alive. The government is attempting to locate them. He says a judicial system needs to determine whether the Americans were acting in good faith, as they claim, or are child traffickers. The Americans are mostly from Idaho. They have been held since being arrested January 29 trying to enter the Dominican Republic with the children. Justin Deyo S/ES-0 Operations Specialist 202-647-1512','(AP) Haiti PM: U.S. Baptists knew removing kids was wrongfyi PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) - Haiti\'s prime minister says it\'s clear to him that the 10 U.S. Baptists who tried to take 33 Haitian children out of the quake-ravaged country \"knew what they were doing was wrong.\" Prime Minister Max Bellerive also tells The Associated Press his country is open to having the Americans tried in the United States. Bellerive says some of the children have parents who are alive. The government is attempting to locate them. He says a judicial system needs to determine whether the Americans were acting in good faith, as they claim, or are child traffickers. The Americans are mostly from Idaho. They have been held since being arrested January 29 trying to enter the Dominican Republic with the children. Justin Deyo S/ES-0 Operations Specialist 202-647-1512'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Huma_Abedin',6,1,'2510 - C05763911.txt','Questions Huma Abedin B6 I\'m checking with Pat on the 50k, will work with Jack & Jake on rest. Also, Huma has for you a follow up memo from the prep call','Questions; Huma Abedin B6 I\'m checking with Pat on the 50k, will work with Jack & Jake on rest. Also, Huma has for you a follow up memo from the prep call'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Huma_Abedin',6,1,'2553 - C05764007.txt','Feedback?It was taping in chicago today so it won\'t be airing same day. I thought you were excellent, and had great chemistry with lisa. I know pir heard the audio. Not sure that melanne has yet.  \'verveerms@state.gov\' <verveerms@state.gov> Huma Abedin Any from the taping yesterday or today\'s showing?','Feedback?It was taping in chicago today so it won\'t be airing same day. I thought you were excellent, and had great chemistry with lisa. I know pir heard the audio. Not sure that melanne has yet. ; \'verveerms@state.gov\' <verveerms@state.gov>; Huma Abedin Any from the taping yesterday or today\'s showing?'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Huma_Abedin',6,1,'2557 - C05764016.txt','Feedback?I\'ve not heard the audio, but I have no doubt it went well. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov It was taping in chicago today so it won\'t be airing same day. I thought you were excellent, and had great chemistry with lisa. I know pir heard the audio. Not sure that melanne has yet. \'verveerms@state.gov\' <verveerms@state.gov> Huma Abedin Any from the taping yesterday or today\'s showing? 11','Feedback?I\'ve not heard the audio, but I have no doubt it went well. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov It was taping in chicago today so it won\'t be airing same day. I thought you were excellent, and had great chemistry with lisa. I know pir heard the audio. Not sure that melanne has yet. \'verveerms@state.gov\' <verveerms@state.gov>; Huma Abedin Any from the taping yesterday or today\'s showing? 11'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Huma_Abedin',6,1,'2652 - C05764189.txt','Feedback?Yep, I listened in remotely. Thought it was the perfect tone, on a very human level - just right for that audience Iverveerms@state.gov\'<verveerms@state.gov> Huma Abedin B6 11 Any from the taping yesterday or today\'s showing? B6','Feedback?Yep, I listened in remotely. Thought it was the perfect tone, on a very human level - just right for that audience Iverveerms@state.gov\'<verveerms@state.gov>; Huma Abedin B6 11 Any from the taping yesterday or today\'s showing? B6'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Huma_Abedin',6,1,'2836 - C05764553.txt','UNGA food EventHuma Abedin B6 Wednesday, August 26, 2009 2:59 PM H \'ValmoroLl@state.gov\' Re: UNGA food Event Huma Abedin \'ValmoroU@state.gov\' <ValmoroU@state.gov> B6 B6 Ban really wants to do this w me but he cannot do it at 3:30 on the 24th because he has to go to P\'burgh. He asked that we work w Bob Orr on his staff to find another time if possible. We should try to do that asap. He doesn\'t leave NY until afternoon of 24th so possible to do in morning. He returns late afternoon on 25th. What can we work out? If all else fails, work w Orr to get the right representative.','UNGA food EventHuma Abedin B6 Wednesday, August 26, 2009 2:59 PM H; \'ValmoroLl@state.gov\' Re: UNGA food Event Huma Abedin; \'ValmoroU@state.gov\' <ValmoroU@state.gov> B6 B6 Ban really wants to do this w me but he cannot do it at 3:30 on the 24th because he has to go to P\'burgh. He asked that we work w Bob Orr on his staff to find another time if possible. We should try to do that asap. He doesn\'t leave NY until afternoon of 24th so possible to do in morning. He returns late afternoon on 25th. What can we work out? If all else fails, work w Orr to get the right representative.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Huma_Abedin',6,1,'3358 - C05765892.txt','Afghanistan\'sullivanjj@state.gov\' <sullivanjj@state.gov> Huma Abedin Anne-Marie sent me a memo yesterday about her conversation w Sarah Chayes but when it was sent to Huma for printing It did not completely print but cut off after the first intro para. Can someone resend directly to me?','Afghanistan\'sullivanjj@state.gov\' <sullivanjj@state.gov>; Huma Abedin Anne-Marie sent me a memo yesterday about her conversation w Sarah Chayes but when it was sent to Huma for printing It did not completely print but cut off after the first intro para. Can someone resend directly to me?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hungary',1,1,'2997 - C05764847.txt','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes; US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain; Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Huntsville,_Alabama',1,1,'3681 - C05766540.txt','(AP) US Congress Party SwitchWASHINGTON - Senior House aides say freshman Democratic lawmaker Parker Griffith of Alabama is switching to the Republican Party. Griffith was narrowly elected last year from a region of northern Alabama that includes Huntsville and Decatur. President Barack Obama lost the district badly to Republican John McCain. Griffith is a radiation oncologist. His switch comes as Congress is trying to pass a much-contested health care bill. Democrats will still control the House by a substantial margin.','(AP) US Congress Party SwitchWASHINGTON - Senior House aides say freshman Democratic lawmaker Parker Griffith of Alabama is switching to the Republican Party. Griffith was narrowly elected last year from a region of northern Alabama that includes Huntsville and Decatur. President Barack Obama lost the district badly to Republican John McCain. Griffith is a radiation oncologist. His switch comes as Congress is trying to pass a much-contested health care bill. Democrats will still control the House by a substantial margin.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Hurricane_Katrina',2,1,'1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Hurricane_Katrina',2,1,'3242 - C05765689.txt','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Husayn_ibn_Ali',1,1,'1903 - C05762423.txt','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks. Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting God is Great, mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, \"I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks.\" Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting \"God is Great,\" mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hu_Jintao',1,1,'3024 - C05764892.txt','Guardian front page tomorrow also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen. But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable. Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time. He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution. In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. My sight is not at all deteriorating, he told NBC.','Guardian front page tomorrow; also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: \"I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen.\" But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: \"In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable.\" Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting \"the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time\". He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. \"I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution.\" In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. \"My sight is not at all deteriorating,\" he told NBC.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hydrargyrum_quartz_iodide',1,1,'2578 - C05764062.txt','AGNA HQI am forwarding a few pictures I have received in the, past few days. I would hope that you fonward these. to your contact vvithin the DOS. I .suspedt you have many if not all of these pictures, but I want to identify specific individuals in the AGNA leadership that are present in these photos. As I mentioned tollIBLEL yesterday, I am Convinced the greatest threat to the security of the Embassy is the erosion of the guard forces trust in its leadership and ultimately the DOS. The failure of to protect those they have been tasked to lead is unacceptable, and if not held accountable will futher compromise our mission. The chain of command\'s failure to curtail deviant actions and to tv. hold him accountable for countless infractions invloving alcohol has made .I), ineffective. This has lead to threats and intimidation as the only means to accomplish the day to day operations here and at the Embassy. This is \'. a onetime incident that went unnoticed by direct \'chain of commanf, These are events took place over the past year and a half and were ignored Iv, the leadership at the cost of the well being of countless guard force members If these individuals are_ not held accountable for their actions it will only emboldei those who remain to make the same offenses against this guard forde. In addition., these photos as many were made public on Facebook and traded amongst the guard force should be used in promotion boards so that future leadership of this contract can be assured of the character of its leaders, Respectfully, ps.. last night the AGNA leadership we. across the street to. Kaia to have a meal with as a going away even This is not the message that this guard force needs ...','AGNA HQI am forwarding a few pictures I have received in the, past few days. I would hope that you fonward these. to your contact vvithin the DOS. I .suspedt you have many if not all of these pictures, but I want to identify specific individuals in the AGNA leadership that are present in these photos. As I mentioned tollIBLEL yesterday, I am Convinced the greatest threat to the security of the Embassy is the erosion of the guard forces trust in its leadership and ultimately the DOS. The failure of to protect those they have been tasked to lead is unacceptable, and if not held accountable will futher compromise our mission. The chain of command\'s failure to curtail deviant actions and to tv. hold him accountable for countless infractions invloving alcohol has made ;.I), ineffective. This has lead to threats and intimidation as the only means to accomplish the day to day operations here and at the Embassy. This is \'. a onetime incident that went unnoticed by direct \'chain of commanf, These are events took place over the past year and a half and were ignored Iv, the leadership at the cost of the well being of countless guard force members If these individuals are_ not held accountable for their actions it will only emboldei; those who remain to make the same offenses against this guard forde. In addition., these photos as many were made public on Facebook and traded amongst the guard force should be used in promotion boards so that future leadership of this contract can be assured of the character of its leaders, Respectfully, ps.. last night the AGNA leadership we. across the street to. Kaia to have a meal with as a going away even; This is not the message that this guard force needs ...'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hyperbole',1,1,'3716 - C05766609.txt','Happy New Year!Happy New Year to you as well! It\'s been an honor to work for you. I\'m excited -- and bracing -- for the work ahead. As for business, I\'ve sent along the outline for the year-end POTUS report and the first weekly Af-Pak report. Jake--I hope you and the Sullivan clan had a glorious and joyous holiday and that you\'re revved up for 2010! Thanks for all you did to make this past year a successful launch. Now, the hard work starts as we try to deliver. But, it\'s no hyperbole to say you are a joy to work. Onward--and upward! H','Happy New Year!Happy New Year to you as well! It\'s been an honor to work for you. I\'m excited -- and bracing -- for the work ahead. As for business, I\'ve sent along the outline for the year-end POTUS report and the first weekly Af-Pak report. Jake--I hope you and the Sullivan clan had a glorious and joyous holiday and that you\'re revved up for 2010! Thanks for all you did to make this past year a successful launch. Now, the hard work starts as we try to deliver. But, it\'s no hyperbole to say you are a joy to work. Onward--and upward! H'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Hyperion_Books',1,1,'2117 - C05762783.txt','book dealWashington Post\'s Reliable Source is reporting that Patti Solis Doyle has signed a book deal with Hyperion, with an anticipated publish date of 2011. This Just In . . . ? Patti Solis Doyle: You\'ve managed Hillary Clinton\'s presidential campaign, been sacked via e-mail, then resurfaced in the transition office of then-President-elect Obama. What\'s your next act? Book deal! She\'s inked it with Hyperion for an undisclosed amount. Scheduled for 2011, the nonfiction book will trace her political journey -- and, we can only hope, reveal some juicy campaign gossip. http://voices. washingtonpost. com/reliable- source/2009/ 05/this just in 60.html 68','book dealWashington Post\'s \"Reliable Source\" is reporting that Patti Solis Doyle has signed a book deal with Hyperion, with an anticipated publish date of 2011. This Just In . . . ? Patti Solis Doyle: You\'ve managed Hillary Clinton\'s presidential campaign, been sacked via e-mail, then resurfaced in the transition office of then-President-elect Obama. What\'s your next act? Book deal! She\'s inked it with Hyperion for an undisclosed amount. Scheduled for 2011, the nonfiction book will trace her political journey -- and, we can only hope, reveal some juicy campaign gossip. http://voices. washingtonpost. com/reliable- source/2009/ 05/this just in 60.html 68'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'1002 - C05760210.txt','Checking inGordon Brown has hospital eye tests Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. By Andrew Alderson, Chief Reporter Published: 2:51PM BST 10 Oct 2009 Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. <http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraphimultimedia/archive/01485/brown- quitter_1485290c.jpg> Gordon Brown lost the sight in one eye in a childhood rugby injury Photo: PA Mr Brown visited Moorfields in London, one of the world\'s best-known eye hospitals, after surgeons found two small tears in his retina. The disclosure comes just two weeks after Labour Party chiefs were angry with the BBC because Andrew Marr, the presenter, questioned the Prime Minister about his health, including his eyesight, during an interview. Related Articles UK economy ready to bounce back, says Brown <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6286070/Britains-economy-ready-to-bounce-back-says-Gordon-Brown.html> Gordon Brown\'s health: blogger behind rumours <http://www.telegra ph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/6241738/Gordon-Browns-health-blogger- behind-rumours.html> BBC stuns Brown with question on pill taking <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6237419/BBC-stuns-Gordon-Brown-with-question-on-pill-taking.html> I\'m about to see Shaun--any messages? And have you heard the news about Gordon\'s eye? What does it mean?','Checking inGordon Brown has hospital eye tests Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. By Andrew Alderson, Chief Reporter Published: 2:51PM BST 10 Oct 2009 Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. <http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraphimultimedia/archive/01485/brown- quitter_1485290c.jpg> Gordon Brown lost the sight in one eye in a childhood rugby injury Photo: PA Mr Brown visited Moorfields in London, one of the world\'s best-known eye hospitals, after surgeons found two small tears in his retina. The disclosure comes just two weeks after Labour Party chiefs were angry with the BBC because Andrew Marr, the presenter, questioned the Prime Minister about his health, including his eyesight, during an interview. Related Articles UK economy ready to bounce back, says Brown <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6286070/Britains-economy-ready-to-bounce-back-says-Gordon-Brown.html> Gordon Brown\'s health: blogger behind rumours <http://www.telegra ph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/6241738/Gordon-Browns-health-blogger- behind-rumours.html> BBC stuns Brown with question on pill taking <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6237419/BBC-stuns-Gordon-Brown-with-question-on-pill-taking.html> I\'m about to see Shaun--any messages? And have you heard the news about Gordon\'s eye? What does it mean?'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'1033 - C05760248.txt','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as terrorist and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as \"terrorist\" and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'1073 - C05760312.txt','What can we do?Thx. Pls read the following. I\'ve followed this case B6 B5 Sullivan, Jacob J B6 B5 Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated.','What can we do?Thx. Pls read the following. I\'ve followed this case B6 B5 Sullivan, Jacob J B6 B5 Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated.'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'1078 - C05760319.txt','Admiral PlattI have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel.., he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.comh Visit Pea Ridge Confidential, My Personal Blog <http://pearidgeconfidential.blogspot.comh','Admiral PlattI have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel.., he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.comh Visit Pea Ridge Confidential, My Personal Blog <http://pearidgeconfidential.blogspot.comh'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'1080 - C05760321.txt','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall, he was expected to say that Reagan\'s constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, \"The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall,\" he was expected to say that Reagan\'s \"constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom\" undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'1197 - C05760497.txt','Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni AwardsLuncheon on Dec Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni AwardsLuncheon on Dec 10. Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni Awards Luncheon on Dec 10.10. Pls print. Oh, yes please You and I, twin Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Could I surprise him w a congratulatory letter? That would embarrass him for sure. Can you believe I am now an official Thought you might want to know that our Kevbo is being honored at Chicago-Kent College of Law--distinguished alum that he is. Anyway, just found out this morning and, of course, not from Kevin. Betsy <http://e2ma.net/oz/2632026830/2397997/22728/spacer.gif> Forward this message to a friend <http://e2ma.net/map/view=Forward/ID=22728.2632026830/rid=cc9650badaf47333bba0cd882bcbaf78/send_to_frien d> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/shared/spc.gif> Chicago-Kent College of Law: Alumni E- Brief <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/email/head_center.jpg> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/shared/spc.gif> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/email/head_nav_gold.jpg>','Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni AwardsLuncheon on Dec Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni AwardsLuncheon on Dec 10. Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni Awards Luncheon on Dec 10.10. Pls print. Oh, yes please You and I, twin Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Could I surprise him w a congratulatory letter? That would embarrass him for sure. Can you believe I am now an official Thought you might want to know that our Kevbo is being honored at Chicago-Kent College of Law--distinguished alum that he is. Anyway, just found out this morning and, of course, not from Kevin. Betsy <http://e2ma.net/oz/2632026830/2397997/22728/spacer.gif> Forward this message to a friend <http://e2ma.net/map/view=Forward/ID=22728.2632026830/rid=cc9650badaf47333bba0cd882bcbaf78/send_to_frien d> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/shared/spc.gif> Chicago-Kent College of Law: Alumni E- Brief <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/email/head_center.jpg> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/shared/spc.gif> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/email/head_nav_gold.jpg>'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'1248 - C05760568.txt','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an ask-the-secretary column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to text the secretary. (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals, said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an \"ask-the-secretary\" column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to \"text the secretary.\" (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) \"New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals,\" said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'1416 - C05761124.txt','HRC re Jones RN: HRC re JonesFyi And Landler just added this: She also said she had the highest esteem for General Jones, according to her spokesman, Philippe Reines, who added in a statement, Anyone asserting otherwise is speaking for themselves, not the secretary. Cheryl, HRC called me understandably upset with the section of this NYT story regarding General Jones: http:fiwww.nvtimes.com/2009/05/02/world/02clinton.html? r=1&hpw=&pagewanted=orint She made it clear that this in no way reflects her feelings or anything she thinks about him, let alone anyone in her circle would say. She wanted me to make that clear to the reporter. I just spoke to Mark Landler, told him on the record (which I reiterated below via email) that Secretary Clinton holds General Jones in the highest regard, she has nothing but the highest praise for him, and that I was more than happy to put her on the phone to make herself clear on this point ? since they did not speak about their relationship during her lengthy interview for the story. I especially made the point that identifying this person as someone in her circle was incredibly misleading. Someone in her circle is someone like you, or a Jake, or me. And none of us would ever say anything like that. Someone who was slated for a position at State irrespective of the choice of HRC as Secretary should not be allowed to be identified that way. Mark conceded that point and let me know he will be changing the sourcing to read, But State Department officials, and others in the administration... It\'s a small consolation, but I think a very important one. Mark? Just to reiterate what I said on the phone, Secretary Clinton holds General Jones in the highest esteem and has nothing but the most glowing things to say about him and his contribution to the Administration. Anyone asserting otherwise is speaking for themselves, and not the Secretary. Philippe','HRC re Jones RN: HRC re JonesFyi And Landler just added this: \"She also said she had the \"highest esteem\" for General Jones, according to her spokesman, Philippe Reines, who added in a statement, \"Anyone asserting otherwise is speaking for themselves, not the secretary.\" Cheryl, HRC called me understandably upset with the section of this NYT story regarding General Jones: http:fiwww.nvtimes.com/2009/05/02/world/02clinton.html? r=1&hpw=&pagewanted=orint She made it clear that this in no way reflects her feelings or anything she thinks about him, let alone anyone \"in her circle\" would say. She wanted me to make that clear to the reporter. I just spoke to Mark Landler, told him on the record (which I reiterated below via email) that Secretary Clinton holds General Jones in the highest regard, she has nothing but the highest praise for him, and that I was more than happy to put her on the phone to make herself clear on this point ? since they did not speak about their relationship during her lengthy interview for the story. I especially made the point that identifying this person as someone \"in her circle\" was incredibly misleading. Someone in her circle is someone like you, or a Jake, or me. And none of us would ever say anything like that. Someone who was slated for a position at State irrespective of the choice of HRC as Secretary should not be allowed to be identified that way. Mark conceded that point and let me know he will be changing the sourcing to read, \"But State Department officials, and others in the administration...\" It\'s a small consolation, but I think a very important one. Mark? Just to reiterate what I said on the phone, Secretary Clinton holds General Jones in the highest esteem and has nothing but the most glowing things to say about him and his contribution to the Administration. Anyone asserting otherwise is speaking for themselves, and not the Secretary. Philippe');
INSERT INTO `mv_tfidf` VALUES (3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'1455 - C05761188.txt','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq. Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen. A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut. Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue. She said that many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance \"is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq.\" Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by \"visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen.\" A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that \"the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut.\" Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, \"Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue.\" She said that \"many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'152 - C05739737.txt','Les Gelb on the Obama responseThe whole thing is worth a read, but a very tough judge gives you and the President credit: By any standard of reason, President Obama and Secretary of State Canton conducted themselves very well amid the confusion and crises Of course they didn\'t do everything perfectly for example, some unidentified administration official disowned the embassy statement condemning the video. Such creepiness served only to make it look like Obama was running for cover at the expense of our embattled diplomats. But minor miscues aside, Obama and Clinton nailed the main points, especially Clinton. In her first statement soon after the riots, here s what she said The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. But let me be clear There is never any justification for violent acts of this kind. http://vvvvw.thedailybeast.corniarticles/2012/09/17/leslie-h-eelb-on-the-mvsteries-of-the-middle-east-riots.html','Les Gelb on the Obama responseThe whole thing is worth a read, but a very tough judge gives you and the President credit: By any standard of reason, President Obama and Secretary of State Canton conducted themselves very well amid the confusion and crises Of course they didn\'t do everything perfectly; for example, some unidentified administration official disowned the embassy statement condemning the video. Such creepiness served only to make it look like Obama was running for cover at the expense of our embattled diplomats. But minor miscues aside, Obama and Clinton nailed the main points, especially Clinton. In her first statement soon after the riots, here s what she said The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. But let me be clear There is never any justification for violent acts of this kind.\" http://vvvvw.thedailybeast.corniarticles/2012/09/17/leslie-h-eelb-on-the-mvsteries-of-the-middle-east-riots.html'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'1551 - C05761352.txt','Only Palau & Israel vote w/US in UNAs I have said repeatedly, I do not want to see Palau shortchanged. I do not know whether this assessment is accurate, so can I pls get an update and recommendation about to take care of this? Wed., Palau was one of only two UN General Assembly members to vote with the US against a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo of Cuba (Israel was the other). Even the two other states in free association with the US. did not support the US position. Important officials in Palau wanted to abstain because of the drastic cut in U.S. assistance that Alcy Frelick has insisted on but Pres. Toribiong decided to stick with the US. The proposal to cut the small amount of assistance that Palau is receiving is ironic in light of the substantial increase in assistance pledged to the two other freely associated states just a few years ago. It is also misinformed and misguided. Jeff Palau defies world opinion in Cuba vote <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdesktop &ct=ga&cd=i8z1qUu1xHM&usg=AFQjCNG4DPscjT80Ygf4nMu_qIYFIJrn4A> Radio Australia News Palau has joined the United States and Israel in voting against a United Nations resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba.... See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdes ktop&h1=en> http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm?desktop','Only Palau & Israel vote w/US in UNAs I have said repeatedly, I do not want to see Palau shortchanged. I do not know whether this assessment is accurate, so can I pls get an update and recommendation about to take care of this? Wed., Palau was one of only two UN General Assembly members to vote with the US against a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo of Cuba (Israel was the other). Even the two other states in free association with the US. did not support the US position. Important officials in Palau wanted to abstain because of the drastic cut in U.S. assistance that Alcy Frelick has insisted on but Pres. Toribiong decided to stick with the US. The proposal to cut the small amount of assistance that Palau is receiving is ironic in light of the substantial increase in assistance pledged to the two other freely associated states just a few years ago. It is also misinformed and misguided. Jeff Palau defies world opinion in Cuba vote <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdesktop &ct=ga&cd=i8z1qUu1xHM&usg=AFQjCNG4DPscjT80Ygf4nMu_qIYFIJrn4A> Radio Australia News Palau has joined the United States and Israel in voting against a United Nations resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba.... See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdes ktop&h1=en> http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm?desktop'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'159 - C05739747.txt','Fwd: Andrew Sullivan with the Hillary love Andrew Sullivan with the Hillary love andrew sullivan with the hillary lovesee op ed Forwarded message This op-ed in the Boston Herald is amazing - all the more so because it comes from a former critic of hers: An apology to Hillary Drying tears again, resilient Clinton proves true leader By Margery Eagan I Sunday, September 16, 2012 I http://www.bostonherald.com I Columnists','Fwd: Andrew Sullivan with the Hillary love Andrew Sullivan with the Hillary love andrew sullivan with the hillary lovesee op ed Forwarded message This op-ed in the Boston Herald is amazing - all the more so because it comes from a former critic of hers: An apology to Hillary Drying tears again, resilient Clinton proves true leader By Margery Eagan I Sunday, September 16, 2012 I http://www.bostonherald.com I Columnists'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'1623 - C05761481.txt','Drawings sent last weekAttachments: WhitePlains - 09-12-14 - deltransltr- explain dwgs sent to Oscar last week.pdf Pls print. Dear Madam Secretary, Please see attached letter regarding drawings sent last week per request to Oscar. Hard copy to your attention is being fedexed to NY address. Thank you, Donald Donald Lococo Architects, LLC 3413 1/2 M Street, NW Suite A Washington, DC 20007 202 337 4422 phone 202 337 2622 fax Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4687 (20091214) The message was checked by ESET N0D32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com','Drawings sent last weekAttachments: WhitePlains - 09-12-14 - deltransltr- explain dwgs sent to Oscar last week.pdf Pls print. Dear Madam Secretary, Please see attached letter regarding drawings sent last week per request to Oscar. Hard copy to your attention is being fedexed to NY address. Thank you, Donald Donald Lococo Architects, LLC 3413 1/2 M Street, NW Suite A Washington, DC 20007 202 337 4422 phone 202 337 2622 fax Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4687 (20091214) The message was checked by ESET N0D32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'1628 - C05761491.txt','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSFYI Our twittering guys confirmed that we don\'t tweet directly from HRC The closest we come to that is to send out quotes from her official statements, e.g. using the format: Secretary Clinton: ...We will work with the Goldman family and the Brazilian Government with the goal of ensuring this young boy\'s return. Just saw Newsweek piece and went over site with Nora Nora can show to you. It\'s a leap for Newsweek to say that the State Dept DipNote Twittering = Secretary Clinton Twittering. I did a scan (and will do a longer one) but there appears to be no first person Twittering in Secretary\'s Clinton\'s name. I\'ll send you the newsweek piece Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog http ://twitte r.co mid ipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. 114 But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSFYI Our twittering guys confirmed that we don\'t tweet directly from HRC The closest we come to that is to send out quotes from her official statements, e.g. using the format: Secretary Clinton: ...We will work with the Goldman family and the Brazilian Government with the goal of ensuring this young boy\'s return. Just saw Newsweek piece and went over site with Nora Nora can show to you. It\'s a leap for Newsweek to say that the State Dept DipNote Twittering = Secretary Clinton Twittering. I did a scan (and will do a longer one) but there appears to be no first person Twittering in Secretary\'s Clinton\'s name. I\'ll send you the newsweek piece Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog http ://twitte r.co mid ipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. 114 But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'1890 - C05762378.txt','Reuters: U.S. State Department speaks to Twitter over IranFYI I think this is very impressive and several people have reached out to me to express the incredible leadership from State on this. FYI http://inseuters.com/articleigovernmentFilingsNews/idINWBT01137420090616 U.S. State Department speaks to Twitter over Iran Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:00pm 1ST Email I Print I Share I Single Page HText [Al I of .1Full Size RELATED NEWS Twitter delays down time to aid Iranian protesters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department contacted the social networking service Twitter over the weekend to urge it to delay a planned upgrade that could have cut daytime service to Iranians, a U.S. official said on Tuesday. We highlighted to them that this was an important form of communication, said the official of the conversation the department had with Twitter at the time of the disputed Iranian election. He declined further details. (Reporting by Sue Pleming, Editing by Sandra Maler) 127','Reuters: U.S. State Department speaks to Twitter over IranFYI I think this is very impressive and several people have reached out to me to express the incredible leadership from State on this. FYI http://inseuters.com/articleigovernmentFilingsNews/idINWBT01137420090616 U.S. State Department speaks to Twitter over Iran Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:00pm 1ST Email I Print I Share I Single Page HText [Al I of .1Full Size RELATED NEWS Twitter delays down time to aid Iranian protesters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department contacted the social networking service Twitter over the weekend to urge it to delay a planned upgrade that could have cut daytime service to Iranians, a U.S. official said on Tuesday. \"We highlighted to them that this was an important form of communication,\" said the official of the conversation the department had with Twitter at the time of the disputed Iranian election. He declined further details. (Reporting by Sue Pleming, Editing by Sandra Maler) 127'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'1908 - C05762432.txt','Clinton - same sexSee below I\'m sure S has seen this, but in case she hasn\'t, it shd be good medicine. It could not b more positive. Clinton blazes trail on same sex benefits <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitst> Posted: 07:18 PM ET Share <javascript:cnnShowOverlay(\'cnnShare42735\')> I Permalink <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on- same-sex-benefits> I 2 Comments <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefits/ilcomments> I Add a comment <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitsffladdcomment> Elise Labott CNN State Department Producer Yesterday\'s groundbreaking move by President Obama to provide some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees came to fruition in large part due to Secretary of Clinton, who first put the issue on the table. It is unclear whether the Obama administration came to office planning to offer government-wide benefits to domestic partners of civil service employees, but Clinton, a longtime advocate of gay rights, was on it day one. Since President Obama named her as his pick for Secretary of State in November, Clinton\'s transition staff and the State Department had been working with members of the American Foreign Service Association and the group GLIFAA (Gays & Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies) on what could be done to extend benefits to domestic partners of diplomats serving abroad. At her very first senior staff meeting Clinton instructed the State Department to review whether she had the authority to extend benefits to same-sex domestic partners. About a week later a gay employee asked Clinton during a town hall with employees to eliminate discrimination against same sex partners. The Secretary of State drew loud applause when she said the issue was of real concern to her, and that she was already working on it. Several weeks ago, a memo to employees from Clinton instituting the changes was leaked to the press. Clinton\'s aides at the time said the memo was a draft, and that Clinton couldn\'t change policies without an interagency review of the issue to make sure State Department actions wouldn\'t negatively affect other agencies. But the memo seemed to light a fire under the administration, which quickly caught up to Clinton\'s lead. 12','Clinton - same sexSee below I\'m sure S has seen this, but in case she hasn\'t, it shd be good medicine. It could not b more positive. Clinton blazes trail on same sex benefits <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitst> Posted: 07:18 PM ET Share <javascript:cnnShowOverlay(\'cnnShare42735\');> I Permalink <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on- same-sex-benefits> I 2 Comments <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefits/ilcomments> I Add a comment <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitsffladdcomment> Elise Labott CNN State Department Producer Yesterday\'s groundbreaking move by President Obama to provide some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees came to fruition in large part due to Secretary of Clinton, who first put the issue on the table. It is unclear whether the Obama administration came to office planning to offer government-wide benefits to domestic partners of civil service employees, but Clinton, a longtime advocate of gay rights, was on it day one. Since President Obama named her as his pick for Secretary of State in November, Clinton\'s transition staff and the State Department had been working with members of the American Foreign Service Association and the group GLIFAA (Gays & Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies) on what could be done to extend benefits to domestic partners of diplomats serving abroad. At her very first senior staff meeting Clinton instructed the State Department to review whether she had the authority to extend benefits to same-sex domestic partners. About a week later a gay employee asked Clinton during a town hall with employees to eliminate discrimination against same sex partners. The Secretary of State drew loud applause when she said the issue was \"of real concern\" to her, and that she was already working on it. Several weeks ago, a memo to employees from Clinton instituting the changes was leaked to the press. Clinton\'s aides at the time said the memo was a draft, and that Clinton couldn\'t change policies without an \"interagency review\" of the issue to make sure State Department actions wouldn\'t negatively affect other agencies. But the memo seemed to light a fire under the administration, which quickly caught up to Clinton\'s lead. 12'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'1923 - C05762461.txt','Best analysis so far of Iranian vote. SidYesterday, June 21, Chatham House in UK published a detailed study of the Iranian vote, concluding from close analysis that the election results were a fraud. This is the most definitive objective analysis so far. Sid http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files/14234_iranelection0609.pdf This paper is published by Chatham House and the Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Preliminary Analysis of the Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election Editor: Professor Ali Ansari, Director, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House author, \'Iran, Islam and Democracy\' Research and Analysis: Daniel Berman and Thomas Rintoul, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews 21 June 2009 Chatham House is independent and owes no allegiance to government or to any political body. It does not hold opinions of its own the views expressed in this text are the responsibility of the authors. This document is issued on the understanding that if any extract is used, the authors and Chatham House should be credited, preferably with the date of the publication. Preliminary Analysis of Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election www.chathamhouse.org.uk 2 Executive Summary Working from the province by province breakdowns of the 2009 and 2005 results, released by the Iranian Ministry of Interior, and from the 2006 census as published by the official Statistical Centre of Iran, the following observations about the official data and the debates surrounding it can be made. ?In two conservative provinces, Mazandaran and Yazd, a turnout of more than 100% was recorded. ?At a provincial level, there is no correlation between the increased turnout and the swing to Ahmadinejad. This challenges the notion that Ahmadinejad\'s victory was due to the massive participation of a previously silent conservative majority. ?In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all former','Best analysis so far of Iranian vote. SidYesterday, June 21, Chatham House in UK published a detailed study of the Iranian vote, concluding from close analysis that the election results were a fraud. This is the most definitive objective analysis so far. Sid http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files/14234_iranelection0609.pdf This paper is published by Chatham House and the Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Preliminary Analysis of the Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election Editor: Professor Ali Ansari, Director, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews; Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House; author, \'Iran, Islam and Democracy\' Research and Analysis: Daniel Berman and Thomas Rintoul, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews 21 June 2009 Chatham House is independent and owes no allegiance to government or to any political body. It does not hold opinions of its own; the views expressed in this text are the responsibility of the authors. This document is issued on the understanding that if any extract is used, the authors and Chatham House should be credited, preferably with the date of the publication. Preliminary Analysis of Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election www.chathamhouse.org.uk 2 Executive Summary Working from the province by province breakdowns of the 2009 and 2005 results, released by the Iranian Ministry of Interior, and from the 2006 census as published by the official Statistical Centre of Iran, the following observations about the official data and the debates surrounding it can be made. ?In two conservative provinces, Mazandaran and Yazd, a turnout of more than 100% was recorded. ?At a provincial level, there is no correlation between the increased turnout and the swing to Ahmadinejad. This challenges the notion that Ahmadinejad\'s victory was due to the massive participation of a previously silent conservative majority. ?In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all former'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'1943 - C05762522.txt','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitledIsrael\'s Lawyer, in which Aaron argued For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney... I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer. Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the I was there and I know what happened. An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.) But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the facts in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s disengagement from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949. 61','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitled\"Israel\'s Lawyer,\" in which Aaron argued \"For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney...\" I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled \"The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer.\" Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the \"I was there and I know what happened.\" An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: \"Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.\") But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the \"facts\" in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s \"disengagement\" from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: \"In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949.\" 61'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'1957 - C05762546.txt','Bausman & Company - Fine Bench Made FurniturePrinting and sending to u hrc This isn\'t the right style...but does it look like the right function? http://www.bausman.net/AllItems/BySeries/1100/1140.html 14','Bausman & Company - Fine Bench Made FurniturePrinting and sending to u hrc This isn\'t the right style...but does it look like the right function? http://www.bausman.net/AllItems/BySeries/1100/1140.html 14'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'200 - C05739795.txt','POLITICO Breaking News- .. _ . . From POLITICO Breaking News Driailto:breakingnews@politico.corn] POLITICO Breaking News Gen. David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced The 7:30 a.m. meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred. For more information... http://www.politico.com To unsubscribes http :h dyn politico .com/unsubscri be.cfm?em ail?BIumerifelcUR@S tate .Go v&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B88 E9D5D51C68&a lertID=1','POLITICO Breaking News- .. _ . . From POLITICO Breaking News Driailto:breakingnews@politico.corn] POLITICO Breaking News Gen. David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced The 7:30 a.m. meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred. For more information... http://www.politico.com To unsubscribes http :h dyn politico .com/unsubscri be.cfm?em ail?BIumerifelcUR@S tate .Go v&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B88 E9D5D51C68&a lertID=1'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'202 - C05739797.txt','POLITICO Breaking NewsFrom Blumenfeld, Joshua R POLITICO Breaking News Gen David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced. The 7:30 am meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred For more information http-//www politico corn To unsubscribe, http://dyn.politico.corn/unsubscribe.cfm?ernail=BlumenfeldiR@State.Gov&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B8BE9D5D5 I C68&al ertID=1','POLITICO Breaking NewsFrom Blumenfeld, Joshua R POLITICO Breaking News Gen David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced. The 7:30 am meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred For more information http-//www politico corn To unsubscribe, http://dyn.politico.corn/unsubscribe.cfm?ernail=BlumenfeldiR@State.Gov&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B8BE9D5D5 I C68&al ertID=1'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'2062 - C05762707.txt','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and Longer Knives? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the whack-a-mole crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and \"Longer Knives\"? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the \"whack-a-mole\" crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'2102 - C05762764.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogRead through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the 141','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogRead through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the 141'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'2104 - C05762767.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogWe can leave then for now - we can work around as nee be and they have a few connections to companies we don\'t. Asked philippe for a plan - he may want to sole source it to get the coverage but if not, yes. Cdm Read through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process B6 Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... 145 A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350> http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010 <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=33>, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38>, US Politics <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=28> ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 <http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20090710/000011.htm> (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38> , and elsewhere <http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200904u/shanghai-expo-2010> . And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc. <http://usapavilion2olo.com/>, a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis <http://shanghalusembassy-china.org.cn/071009.html> ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media <http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/10/content_11685418.htm> . No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had adopted a resolution in support of the US pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3106> . This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate? but instead became What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort? The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person 146','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogWe can leave then for now - we can work around as nee be and they have a few connections to companies we don\'t. Asked philippe for a plan - he may want to sole source it to get the coverage but if not, yes. Cdm Read through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process B6 Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... 145 A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350> http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010 <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=33>, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38>, US Politics <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=28> ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 <http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20090710/000011.htm> (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38> , and elsewhere <http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200904u/shanghai-expo-2010> . And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc. <http://usapavilion2olo.com/>, a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis <http://shanghalusembassy-china.org.cn/071009.html> ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media <http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/10/content_11685418.htm> . No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had \"adopted\" a resolution in support of the US pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3106> . This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer \"How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate?\" but instead became \"What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort?\" The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person 146'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'2106 - C05762769.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogSee b/I We spoke to PIR yesterday and we are going to talk to the WP on monday. PIR has the details. See b/I - article next week need philipe (see the ps) ?Balderston, Kris M Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo Jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://sharighaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had adopted a resolution in support of the US pavilion. This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate? but instead became What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort? The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person familiar with Villarreal\'s role described it as the arrival of an adult to a chaotic situation that badly needed one. Indeed, if there\'s one telling detail to the handful of official and press accounts of yesterday\'s signing, it\'s the total absence of the Shanghai Expo, Inc. members from the official comments and photos (US Consulate coverage here Shanghai government account here), none of whom live or work in Shanghai, anyway. If that was a conscious decision, it was a wise one. A final point. As Villarreal conceded, the US effort must still raise roughly half of its $61 million budget. I suspect that ? with Villarreal in charge of the effort ? reluctant wallets will become less so. Regardless, though, 150','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogSee b/I We spoke to PIR yesterday and we are going to talk to the WP on monday. PIR has the details. See b/I - article next week need philipe (see the ps) ?Balderston, Kris M Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo Jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://sharighaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had \"adopted\" a resolution in support of the US pavilion. This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer \"How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate?\" but instead became \"What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort?\" The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person familiar with Villarreal\'s role described it as the arrival of an \"adult\" to a chaotic situation that badly needed one. Indeed, if there\'s one telling detail to the handful of official and press accounts of yesterday\'s signing, it\'s the total absence of the Shanghai Expo, Inc. members from the official comments and photos (US Consulate coverage here; Shanghai government account here), none of whom live or work in Shanghai, anyway. If that was a conscious decision, it was a wise one. A final point. As Villarreal conceded, the US effort must still raise roughly half of its $61 million budget. I suspect that ? with Villarreal in charge of the effort ? reluctant wallets will become less so. Regardless, though, 150'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'2115 - C05762781.txt','21st Century StatecraftFYI 85,000 views on the US Government Channel channel alone already. This is wonderful. Great work! On Fri, May 29, 2009 at 12:27 PM, Ross, Alec J<RossAl@state.gov> wrote: > Even Craig from Craig\'s list getting in on the HRC 21st century statecraft > video ... http://cnewmark.com/ > Alec Ross > Senior Advisor for Innovation > Office of the Secretary of State >(202) 647-6315 > RossAJ@State.gov 67','21st Century StatecraftFYI 85,000 views on the US Government Channel channel alone already. This is wonderful. Great work! On Fri, May 29, 2009 at 12:27 PM, Ross, Alec J<RossAl@state.gov> wrote: > Even Craig from Craig\'s list getting in on the HRC 21st century statecraft > video ... http://cnewmark.com/ > Alec Ross > Senior Advisor for Innovation > Office of the Secretary of State >(202) 647-6315 > RossAJ@State.gov 67'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'2117 - C05762783.txt','book dealWashington Post\'s Reliable Source is reporting that Patti Solis Doyle has signed a book deal with Hyperion, with an anticipated publish date of 2011. This Just In . . . ? Patti Solis Doyle: You\'ve managed Hillary Clinton\'s presidential campaign, been sacked via e-mail, then resurfaced in the transition office of then-President-elect Obama. What\'s your next act? Book deal! She\'s inked it with Hyperion for an undisclosed amount. Scheduled for 2011, the nonfiction book will trace her political journey -- and, we can only hope, reveal some juicy campaign gossip. http://voices. washingtonpost. com/reliable- source/2009/ 05/this just in 60.html 68','book dealWashington Post\'s \"Reliable Source\" is reporting that Patti Solis Doyle has signed a book deal with Hyperion, with an anticipated publish date of 2011. This Just In . . . ? Patti Solis Doyle: You\'ve managed Hillary Clinton\'s presidential campaign, been sacked via e-mail, then resurfaced in the transition office of then-President-elect Obama. What\'s your next act? Book deal! She\'s inked it with Hyperion for an undisclosed amount. Scheduled for 2011, the nonfiction book will trace her political journey -- and, we can only hope, reveal some juicy campaign gossip. http://voices. washingtonpost. com/reliable- source/2009/ 05/this just in 60.html 68'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'2170 - C05762860.txt','any truth to this account? SidH: Is this account true? If so, significant, and the only account of its kind. And, if true, the USG has not told its story, at the least. 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Fernandez LATHAM & WATKINS LLP 885 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022-4834 Direct Dial: 4 Fax: +1.212.751.4864 Email: http://www.lw.com ******************************************************************************* To comply with IRS regulations, we advise you that any discussion of Federal tax issues in this e-mail was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used by you, (i) to avoid any penalties imposed under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) to promote, market or recommend to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. For more information please go to http://www.lw.com/docs/irs.pdf *******************************************************************************'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'221 - C05739818.txt','NYT: Clinton Cites Clear Link BetweWell, this is a stretch beyond what I said or intended, but I don\'t think we need to say more. Do you agree? http://mobile.nytimes.com/2012/09/27/world/africa/clinton-cites-clear-link-between-al-qaeda-a nd-attack-in- libya.xmljsessionid=581E00F49F16387FBFOE82271859DB70?f=19','NYT: Clinton Cites Clear Link BetweWell, this is a stretch beyond what I said or intended, but I don\'t think we need to say more. Do you agree? http://mobile.nytimes.com/2012/09/27/world/africa/clinton-cites-clear-link-between-al-qaeda-a nd-attack-in- libya.xml;jsessionid=581E00F49F16387FBFOE82271859DB70?f=19'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'2247 - C05763001.txt','Melanne\'s event was wonderful. Get Shaun Woodward\'s memo? Miliband interviewbelow. Sid http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/jun/12/david-miliband-gordon-brown-labour-leadership/print The Guardian David Miliband: Labour is facing the fight of its life Foreign secretary thought about quitting the government in last week\'s turmoil David Miliband expressed his frustration at a lack of vision from the Labour leadership. Photograph: Martin Godwin Voters still don\'t know what Labour and Gordon Brown stand for, David Miliband admits today, as he reveals how close he came to quitting the government during last week\'s turmoil at Westminster. Speaking to the Guardian at the end of 10 extraordinary days, the foreign secretary says the party\'s high command was given an electric shock by the disastrous European election results, and he urges fellow ministers to get out and prepare for the fight of our life. But Miliband also concedes that he considered following his close friend and ally James Purnell, who resigned from the government last week and called for the prime minister to stand down. Miliband said: I\'d made my decision on Thursday. Sometimes you can make your decisions with great planning and calculation and sometimes you have to make them rather more quickly. James made his decision in good faith, I made my decision in good faith ... we all have tolive with our decisions. The Labour party has a settled view of who should be leader, he said. This divides people who are close and people feel passionately one way and people feel passionately the other way. Describing the task now facing Labour, he says: It could not be more urgent that there is a maximum of 11 months until the next general election, that we got 15% of the vote nationally [last week], that we came second in Wales and that one in 20 people voted for us. If that does not electric shock us out of our ministerial chairs to think: \'By God, we have got the fight of our life on our hands because whatever the Tories are they certainly don\'t deserve a landslide\' ? then nothing will. Miliband has not given a domestic policy interview for nearly nine months since he felt dogged by accusations that he was manoeuvring for the premiership. He refuses to acknowledge that his decision to back Brown last week saved the prime minister, saying it is impossible to tell. But the foreign secretary feels his loyalty has given him the freedom to speak his mind without his motives being questioned by anyone in Downing Street. Miliband betrays frustration at the absence of a clear Labour vision, saying: We need the message to go out that we have got the humility to learn about what has gone wrong. It is not a masochism strategy. It is about saying what we believe in. It is about clarity, priority, adding up to purpose. I know what we stand for, I know what our instincts are, but the voters don\'t. Actually, I know what Gordon Brown stands for. We have a responsibility to make sure that, come the election, [voters] know what Labour stands for. We were not being listened to, people felt that they had been forgotten, we neither inspired nor reassured. He calls for cabinet colleagues to show stronger leadership in the battle to restore Labour\'s fortunes. We need to make sure the talents and energies of not just the whole of the cabinet, but the whole of the labour movement','Melanne\'s event was wonderful. Get Shaun Woodward\'s memo? Miliband interviewbelow. Sid http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/jun/12/david-miliband-gordon-brown-labour-leadership/print The Guardian David Miliband: Labour is facing the fight of its life Foreign secretary thought about quitting the government in last week\'s turmoil David Miliband expressed his frustration at a lack of vision from the Labour leadership. Photograph: Martin Godwin Voters still don\'t know what Labour and Gordon Brown stand for, David Miliband admits today, as he reveals how close he came to quitting the government during last week\'s turmoil at Westminster. Speaking to the Guardian at the end of 10 extraordinary days, the foreign secretary says the party\'s high command was given an \"electric shock\" by the disastrous European election results, and he urges fellow ministers to get out and prepare for \"the fight of our life\". But Miliband also concedes that he considered following his close friend and ally James Purnell, who resigned from the government last week and called for the prime minister to stand down. Miliband said: \"I\'d made my decision on Thursday. Sometimes you can make your decisions with great planning and calculation and sometimes you have to make them rather more quickly. James made his decision in good faith, I made my decision in good faith ... we all have tolive with our decisions.\" The Labour party has a settled view of who should be leader, he said. \"This divides people who are close and people feel passionately one way and people feel passionately the other way.\" Describing the task now facing Labour, he says: \"It could not be more urgent that there is a maximum of 11 months until the next general election, that we got 15% of the vote nationally [last week], that we came second in Wales and that one in 20 people voted for us. If that does not electric shock us out of our ministerial chairs to think: \'By God, we have got the fight of our life on our hands because whatever the Tories are they certainly don\'t deserve a landslide\' ? then nothing will.\" Miliband has not given a domestic policy interview for nearly nine months since he felt dogged by accusations that he was manoeuvring for the premiership. He refuses to acknowledge that his decision to back Brown last week saved the prime minister, saying \"it is impossible to tell\". But the foreign secretary feels his loyalty has given him the freedom to speak his mind without his motives being questioned by anyone in Downing Street. Miliband betrays frustration at the absence of a clear Labour vision, saying: \"We need the message to go out that we have got the humility to learn about what has gone wrong. \"It is not a masochism strategy. It is about saying what we believe in. It is about clarity, priority, adding up to purpose. I know what we stand for, I know what our instincts are, but the voters don\'t. Actually, I know what Gordon Brown stands for. \"We have a responsibility to make sure that, come the election, [voters] know what Labour stands for. We were not being listened to, people felt that they had been forgotten, we neither inspired nor reassured.\" He calls for cabinet colleagues to show stronger leadership in the battle to restore Labour\'s fortunes. \"We need to make sure the talents and energies of not just the whole of the cabinet, but the whole of the labour movement'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'2416 - C05763592.txt','damn this is good...Breaking News: Missing Ship Reported Seen Off Cape Verde Islands We could have done a pirate event! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... but Africa got one anyway. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. 177','damn this is good...Breaking News: \"Missing Ship Reported Seen Off Cape Verde Islands\" We could have done a pirate event! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... \"but Africa got one anyway.\" http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. 177'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'2417 - C05763593.txt','damn this is good...Agree - philippe?! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... but Africa got one anyway. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. Coupled with Barack Obama\'s visit last month, the two trips to Africa were the earliest into an administration by any secretary of state or president, underlining Washington\'s pledges to pay more attention to the continent. I C','damn this is good...Agree - philippe?! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... \"but Africa got one anyway.\" http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. Coupled with Barack Obama\'s visit last month, the two trips to Africa were the earliest into an administration by any secretary of state or president, underlining Washington\'s pledges to pay more attention to the continent. I C'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'2521 - C05763937.txt','I Love Hillary!Fyi  Capricia Penavic Marshall  Mills, Cheryl D B6 Great job guys - she was FANTASTIC this morning this is a clip from a discussion I did last week about whether or not she\'s being marginalized - as if! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/32027425#32027425 xo finney 309','I Love Hillary!Fyi ; Capricia Penavic Marshall ; Mills, Cheryl D B6 Great job guys - she was FANTASTIC this morning\" this is a clip from a discussion I did last week about whether or not she\'s being marginalized - as if! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/32027425#32027425 xo finney 309'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'2563 - C05764035.txt','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design;'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'2607 - C05764111.txt','Sheikha Mosa of QatarI am and would love to see you and/or melanne. We arrive onl9th leave 25th Sent from my HTC Touch Pro Thanks for the help. We\'re working to schedule a time, and I\'m looking forward to seeing her. Will you be in NY next week? She is available to see you on 24th September either morning or afternoon? Alternatively 28th or 29th September Does that work for you Cherie Blair This message has been scanned by MailController <http://www.mailcontrolleraltohiway.com/> .','Sheikha Mosa of QatarI am and would love to see you and/or melanne. We arrive onl9th leave 25th Sent from my HTC Touch Pro Thanks for the help. We\'re working to schedule a time, and I\'m looking forward to seeing her. Will you be in NY next week? She is available to see you on 24th September either morning or afternoon? Alternatively 28th or 29th September Does that work for you Cherie Blair This message has been scanned by MailController <http://www.mailcontrolleraltohiway.com/> .'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'2626 - C05764139.txt','Peter Galbraith called, wants to talk to you...Hillary: Peter Galbraith just called me and I had a long talk with him. As you know, as chief of US mission to UN in Afghanistan he has protested the election fraud and come into conflict with the head of UN there, who wanted to cover it up. Peter has just come out of Afghanistan after four solid months there. He is pessimistic, says the analogy to Vietnam is not wrong-headed, that comparisons of increasing troop levels there as though the surge in Iraq could be replicated are misguided, but thinks there is an approach that should be attempted that involves the vote recount and trying to replace Karzai. He wishes to speak with you directly. He says that he has difficulty communicating with Holbrooke, not because he can\'t reach him, but because he finds Dick disjointed these days. Peter is on a plane right now to Norway, then London, then to NY on Wed, then could go to DC. He says you can reach him through the US mission to the UN office. FYI, from Wash Post today: The issue of how seriously to take the fraud charges, and whether to force a runoff, has also caused a rare public rift within the international community here. The senior American official at the U.N. mission, Peter W. Galbraith, left the country abruptly Sunday in a dispute with the mission director, Norwegian Kai Eide. Galbraith had pushed for an exhaustive probe. Sources who are familiar with the dispute but are not authorized to. speak on the record said Eide argued that the international community should not press too hard because it could undermine national stability. Galbraith had been convinced that Karzai could not win without fraud and had tried to reduce the number of polling stations in some areas in the south, the incumbent\'s ethnic stronghold, said one diplomatic source. Eide and others, the source said, were convinced that Karzai would win in any case and that any irregularities could be smoothed over, as they were in the 2004 presidential election that Karzai won by a safe margin. And, I\'ve included below Jane Smiley\'s rave review of Max\'s book. Sid http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-smiley/republican-gomorrah_b290293.html Your request is being processed... Jane Smiley Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist and Essayist Posted: September 17, 2009 02:56 PM','Peter Galbraith called, wants to talk to you...Hillary: Peter Galbraith just called me and I had a long talk with him. As you know, as chief of US mission to UN in Afghanistan he has protested the election fraud and come into conflict with the head of UN there, who wanted to cover it up. Peter has just come out of Afghanistan after four solid months there. He is pessimistic, says the analogy to Vietnam is not wrong-headed, that comparisons of increasing troop levels there as though the surge in Iraq could be replicated are misguided, but thinks there is an approach that should be attempted that involves the vote recount and trying to replace Karzai. He wishes to speak with you directly. He says that he has difficulty communicating with Holbrooke, not because he can\'t reach him, but because he finds Dick disjointed these days. Peter is on a plane right now to Norway, then London, then to NY on Wed, then could go to DC. He says you can reach him through the US mission to the UN office. FYI, from Wash Post today: \"The issue of how seriously to take the fraud charges, and whether to force a runoff, has also caused a rare public rift within the international community here. The senior American official at the U.N. mission, Peter W. Galbraith, left the country abruptly Sunday in a dispute with the mission director, Norwegian Kai Eide. \"Galbraith had pushed for an exhaustive probe. Sources who are familiar with the dispute but are not authorized to. speak on the record said Eide argued that the international community should not press too hard because it could undermine national stability. Galbraith had been convinced that Karzai could not win without fraud and had tried to reduce the number of polling stations in some areas in the south, the incumbent\'s ethnic stronghold, said one diplomatic source. Eide and others, the source said, were convinced that Karzai would win in any case and that any irregularities could be smoothed over, as they were in the 2004 presidential election that Karzai won by a safe margin.\" And, I\'ve included below Jane Smiley\'s rave review of Max\'s book. Sid http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-smiley/republican-gomorrah_b290293.html Your request is being processed... Jane Smiley Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist and Essayist Posted: September 17, 2009 02:56 PM'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'2693 - C05764270.txt','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaStrobe--This is wonderful news and such a fitting memorial to Booke.. Also. I would like to talk w you about your ideas of what I can/should be doing. Could I call in the next few days? What times are best for you? H Friends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Intl Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.org/eng/Issues-and-Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. <http://www.awid.org/eng> The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description:','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaStrobe--This is wonderful news and such a fitting memorial to Booke.. Also. I would like to talk w you about your ideas of what I can/should be doing. Could I call in the next few days? What times are best for you? H Friends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Intl Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.org/eng/Issues-and-Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. <http://www.awid.org/eng> The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description:'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'2712 - C05764306.txt','The global food security video is absolutely fantastic!Dear Cheryl, I don\'t know who the Goodspot Production company is, but they certainly hit the sweet spot on this one. So powerful, visually and the narration. I\'m sending it all over the place. The Secretary talked to Jim about the video (they ran into each other at National Airport, go figure). We\'re going to send the link to all the House Hunger Caucus members and encourage them to put it on their web sites. In the meantime, knowing how much leisure time you have on your hands, and using Matt Damon as the link between the two, check out this video clip from this week\'s episode of Entourage where Matt Damon talks about US domestic hunger ? hilarious, but tough ? (And, in my typical single-minded way, if you do a Spanish version of your global food security video, you might want to ask Juanes to do the narration ? I\'m pretty sure he\'d say yes.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJQZXnVrtpM Enjoy! Cindy','The global food security video is absolutely fantastic!Dear Cheryl, I don\'t know who the Goodspot Production company is, but they certainly hit the \"sweet spot\" on this one. So powerful, visually and the narration. I\'m sending it all over the place. The Secretary talked to Jim about the video (they ran into each other at National Airport, go figure). We\'re going to send the link to all the House Hunger Caucus members and encourage them to put it on their web sites. In the meantime, knowing how much leisure time you have on your hands, and using Matt Damon as the \"link\" between the two, check out this video clip from this week\'s episode of Entourage where Matt Damon talks about US domestic hunger ? hilarious, but tough ? (And, in my typical single-minded way, if you do a Spanish version of your global food security video, you might want to ask Juanes to do the narration ? I\'m pretty sure he\'d say yes.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJQZXnVrtpM Enjoy! Cindy'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'2715 - C05764318.txt','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away. Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told \"none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away.\" Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'2725 - C05764340.txt','connecting Sunday Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaTen is fine. Try first. . If no answer n extremis Just came from All well Thanks, Hillary. The notification was emphatically NOT a solicitation. Besides, you\'ve already contributed such a vast amount-to her life, and to the celebration of it. Strobe-- Congratulations I call you tomorrow morning around 10? If so, what # should I call? H Happy to chat any time. I\'m around all weekend. You might shoot me an email (which I\'ll get by BlackBerry even if I\'m not at my workbench) and let me know when you want to call, or want me to call you, or whatever. S. Could Strobe--This is wonderful news and such a fitting memorial to Booke.. Also. I would like to talk w you about your ideas of what I can/should be doing. Could I call in the next few days? What times are best for you? H Friends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Intl Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.org/eng/Issues-and-Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship.','connecting Sunday Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaTen is fine. Try first. . If no answer n extremis Just came from All well Thanks, Hillary. The notification was emphatically NOT a solicitation. Besides, you\'ve already contributed such a vast amount-to her life, and to the celebration of it. Strobe-- Congratulations I call you tomorrow morning around 10? If so, what # should I call? H Happy to chat any time. I\'m around all weekend. You might shoot me an email (which I\'ll get by BlackBerry even if I\'m not at my workbench) and let me know when you want to call, or want me to call you, or whatever. S. Could Strobe--This is wonderful news and such a fitting memorial to Booke.. Also. I would like to talk w you about your ideas of what I can/should be doing. Could I call in the next few days? What times are best for you? H Friends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Intl Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.org/eng/Issues-and-Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship.'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'2732 - C05764354.txt','Scheduletickets shouldnt be a problem, just put request in. its about 45 min from chappaqua and starts at 8pm. I may need to stay until Friday to finish up some stuff. Can you book the shuttle for around 1-2pm? Also, what\'s status w Jones mtg?','Scheduletickets shouldnt be a problem, just put request in. its about 45 min from chappaqua and starts at 8pm. I may need to stay until Friday to finish up some stuff. Can you book the shuttle for around 1-2pm? Also, what\'s status w Jones mtg?'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'2773 - C05764453.txt','New POGO story - forced resignation of whistleblowerFyi From POGO\'s website blog: A positive take on our actions thus far, as characterized by the remaining guards in Kabul. http://pogoblog.typeoad.combogo/2009/09/more-news-from-euards-on-the-ground-in-kabul.html More News From Guards on the Ground in Kabul A quick update from the ground in Kabul: we\'ve heard that guards at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan are very pleased with the State Department\'s actions so far, with one source saying guards feel as if they\'ve been liberated from prison. State Department investigators have been conducting thorough, respectful interviews and are not asking guards if they shared information with POGO. The right people are being fired and it looks like we\'re on the way to restoring an atmosphere of professionalism at the U.S. Embassy. The contractor who was forced out of his position, by the way, was asked to leave before the State Department arrived on the scene. More as it comes in. -- Bryan Rahija We are now in a battle with POGO for ownership of this issue. What the Embassy today did was quite effective - maintaining the initiative and outlining decisive actions taken. We need to continue this trend, forcing POGO to react to what we are doing rather than the other way around. The Embassy statement does include removal of supervisors. I wonder from a contracting and legal standpoint how to react if asked to POGO\'s suggestion that supervisors are not allowed to work for another contractor. While people have a right to work, I believe we get to review a contractor\'s management team and instruct them on who is acceptable or not, right? I don\'t necessarily buy into POGO\'s Nuremberg defense, that people are exonerated because they were forced to debase themselves. But I see the release below as good news, that we have established momentum on the issue. We should retain it even though it will become more challenging as Congress returns next week. 76 POGO released the following statement on their website today: Statement by Danielle Brian, Executive Director, Project On Government Oversight: POGO is pleased that the State Department has finally taken decisive steps to bring the Kabul security guard scandal under control. We remain very concerned, however, with certain elements of this action. POGO has no solid information of the identities of those reported to have been removed. We have been told people are being fired for simply being in the photographs. We do know a number of those were unwilling participants. We also want to hear that the supervisors who were responsible for this debacle are being held fully accountable and not simply allowed to resign and go to another contractor. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-filesialerts/contract-oversightico-gp-20090904.html Fyi POGO posted the attached on their website, claiming that the whistleblower who exposed the guard scandal was forced to resign. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-files/alerts/contract-oversight/co-gp-20090903.html One of the whistleblowers who helped expose the guard scandal at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul has just been forced to resign after his company?whose client is ArmorGroup, North America (AGNA)?came to believe that he had reached out to D.C. for assistance. The company told POGO that the whistleblower\'s resignation was voluntary. However, information obtained by the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) strongly suggests he was pressured into resigning to avoid being fired, an action often referred to as constructive dismissal. POGO is deeply concerned about the action allegedly taken against the whistleblower. He is being forced out at a time 77','New POGO story - forced resignation of whistleblowerFyi From POGO\'s website blog: A positive take on our actions thus far, as characterized by the remaining guards in Kabul. http://pogoblog.typeoad.combogo/2009/09/more-news-from-euards-on-the-ground-in-kabul.html More News From Guards on the Ground in Kabul A quick update from the ground in Kabul: we\'ve heard that guards at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan are very pleased with the State Department\'s actions so far, with one source saying guards feel as if they\'ve been \"liberated from prison.\" State Department investigators have been conducting thorough, respectful interviews and are not asking guards if they shared information with POGO. The right people are being fired and it looks like we\'re on the way to restoring an atmosphere of professionalism at the U.S. Embassy. The contractor who was forced out of his position, by the way, was asked to leave before the State Department arrived on the scene. More as it comes in. -- Bryan Rahija We are now in a battle with POGO for ownership of this issue. What the Embassy today did was quite effective - maintaining the initiative and outlining decisive actions taken. We need to continue this trend, forcing POGO to react to what we are doing rather than the other way around. The Embassy statement does include removal of supervisors. I wonder from a contracting and legal standpoint how to react if asked to POGO\'s suggestion that supervisors are not allowed to work for another contractor. While people have a right to work, I believe we get to review a contractor\'s management team and instruct them on who is acceptable or not, right? I don\'t necessarily buy into POGO\'s Nuremberg defense, that people are exonerated because they were forced to debase themselves. But I see the release below as good news, that we have established momentum on the issue. We should retain it even though it will become more challenging as Congress returns next week. 76 POGO released the following statement on their website today: Statement by Danielle Brian, Executive Director, Project On Government Oversight: \"POGO is pleased that the State Department has finally taken decisive steps to bring the Kabul security guard scandal under control. We remain very concerned, however, with certain elements of this action. POGO has no solid information of the identities of those reported to have been removed. We have been told people are being fired for simply being in the photographs. We do know a number of those were unwilling participants. We also want to hear that the supervisors who were responsible for this debacle are being held fully accountable and not simply allowed to resign and go to another contractor.\" http://www.pogo.ordpogo-filesialerts/contract-oversightico-gp-20090904.html Fyi POGO posted the attached on their website, claiming that the whistleblower who exposed the guard scandal was forced to resign. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-files/alerts/contract-oversight/co-gp-20090903.html One of the whistleblowers who helped expose the guard scandal at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul has just been forced to resign after his company?whose client is ArmorGroup, North America (AGNA)?came to believe that he had reached out to D.C. for assistance. The company told POGO that the whistleblower\'s resignation was voluntary. However, information obtained by the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) strongly suggests he was pressured into resigning to avoid being fired, an action often referred to as constructive dismissal. POGO is deeply concerned about the action allegedly taken against the whistleblower. He is being forced out at a time 77'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'3003 - C05764855.txt','ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding Committee>Committee> I am still with the Israeli delegation and am waiting for the moment they hear this. The press release does not even say this was at Ocampo\'s request. http://www.icc-cpi.int/NR/exeres/EOBE66F1-C4A5-4F33-A0D5-E369036533FA.htm sorry if this is old news. Note concluding line: A further report is to be presented by the PNA in the near future, clarifying additional issues discussed during the meeting. ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact- Finding Committee ICC-OTP-20091016-PR465 On 16 October, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Luis Moreno-Ocampo, received a Palestinian delegation headed by Dr. Ali Khashan, Minister of Justice of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). Dr. Khashan was accompanied by the Palestinian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Nabil Abuznaid, and a team of legal experts including Vaughan Lowe QC, Professor of International Law at Oxford University. The Prosecutor also received members of the Independent Fact-finding Committee led by Professor John Dugard and members of the Arab League Secretariat, in the context of ongoing consultations. The PNA delegation submitted a preliminary report presenting its legal arguments in support of the declaration lodged on 22 January 2009, accepting the jurisdiction of the Court over crimes committed in Palestine. The Office will carefully examine all supporting arguments submitted, starting with the initial issue of whether the declaration by the PNA accepting the exercise of jurisdiction by the ICC meets statutory requirements. The Prosecutor said','ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding Committee>Committee> I am still with the Israeli delegation and am waiting for the moment they hear this. The press release does not even say this was at Ocampo\'s request. http://www.icc-cpi.int/NR/exeres/EOBE66F1-C4A5-4F33-A0D5-E369036533FA.htm sorry if this is old news. Note concluding line: A further report is to be presented by the PNA in the near future, clarifying additional issues discussed during the meeting. ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact- Finding Committee ICC-OTP-20091016-PR465 On 16 October, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Luis Moreno-Ocampo, received a Palestinian delegation headed by Dr. Ali Khashan, Minister of Justice of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). Dr. Khashan was accompanied by the Palestinian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Nabil Abuznaid, and a team of legal experts including Vaughan Lowe QC, Professor of International Law at Oxford University. The Prosecutor also received members of the Independent Fact-finding Committee led by Professor John Dugard and members of the Arab League Secretariat, in the context of ongoing consultations. The PNA delegation submitted a preliminary report presenting its legal arguments in support of the declaration lodged on 22 January 2009, accepting the jurisdiction of the Court over crimes committed in Palestine. The Office will carefully examine all supporting arguments submitted, starting with the initial issue of whether the declaration by the PNA accepting the exercise of jurisdiction by the ICC meets statutory requirements. The Prosecutor said'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'3029 - C05764903.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidOk. PIs print for me and review for CGI speech. Fyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World <http://www.philanthrocapitalism.net/> . The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week <http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.orgiournneetings/meeting_annual.asp?Section=OurMeetings&PageTitle=CGI%20An nual%20Meeting> may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dynkontent/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111602039.html> , fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars.','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidOk. PIs print for me and review for CGI speech. Fyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World <http://www.philanthrocapitalism.net/> . The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week <http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.orgiournneetings/meeting_annual.asp?Section=OurMeetings&PageTitle=CGI%20An nual%20Meeting> may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dynkontent/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111602039.html> , fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\"'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'3120 - C05765048.txt','Phenom: Max is #10, now ahead of Glenn Beck #1 political and history book? ? /* non-sprited */ .ap_popover_unsprited .ap_body { background-image: url(http://g-ecx.images- amazon. com/images/G/01/j avascripts/lib/popover/images/poleft_17. V248144977_.png) } .appopover_unsprited .ap_body .ap_right { background-image: url(itp://g-ecx.images- amazon.corn/images/G/01/javascripts/lib/popover/images/po_right_17. V248144979_.png) } .appopover unsprited .ap_header .ap_left { background-image: url(htt? p://g-ecx.images- amazon.com7image s/G/01/j avascripts/lib/popover/images/po_topleft. 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I briefed the S during the retreat coffee break. She asked for the text of the resolution. The link is below. Do you want a hard copy here at the retreat? 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Wider margin than last year: 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). Link: http://daccess-dds-ny.un.org/dodUNDOC/LTD/N09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Esther Here is the link to the resolution, perhaps a staffer can print it off for the Secretary? http:fidaccess-dds-ny.un.oredoc/UNDOULTDM09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Thanks! I just told the S, Sen Mitchell and A/S Posner. Will seek out A/S Feltman. The S has asked for the text of the resolution. I\'ll check on how to get document here. Esther 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). A better margin this year. HURRAH! FINAL VOTE: 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Amy please send ASAP last year\'s vote tally for comparison EOVs now beginning. Brazil explaining why it abstained.','IRAN Res UNGA IRAN 3C debate webcast NOWHuma, Jake, Joe, Here is the vote on the Iran human rights resolution at UNGA. I briefed the S during the retreat coffee break. She asked for the text of the resolution. The link is below. Do you want a hard copy here at the retreat? 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Wider margin than last year: 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). Link: http://daccess-dds-ny.un.org/dodUNDOC/LTD/N09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Esther Here is the link to the resolution, perhaps a staffer can print it off for the Secretary? http:fidaccess-dds-ny.un.oredoc/UNDOULTDM09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Thanks! I just told the S, Sen Mitchell and A/S Posner. Will seek out A/S Feltman. The S has asked for the text of the resolution. I\'ll check on how to get document here. Esther 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). A better margin this year. HURRAH! FINAL VOTE: 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Amy please send ASAP last year\'s vote tally for comparison EOVs now beginning. Brazil explaining why it abstained.'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'3211 - C05765609.txt','WowHe had little record but lots of rhetoric -- much of it morally stirring and beautifully written, Richard Cohen writes in his Washington Post column. As president, though, he has tried so hard to be the un-George Bush that the former president\'s overweening moralism -- his insistence on seeing things as either black or white -- has become an Obama gray. Human rights in general has been treated as if it\'s a Republican idea. Obama should reread his Philadelphia speech. He\'ll find a good man there. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/23/AR2009112302 897.html','Wow\"He had little record but lots of rhetoric -- much of it morally stirring and beautifully written,\" Richard Cohen writes in his Washington Post column. \"As president, though, he has tried so hard to be the un-George Bush that the former president\'s overweening moralism -- his insistence on seeing things as either black or white -- has become an Obama gray. Human rights in general has been treated as if it\'s a Republican idea. Obama should reread his Philadelphia speech. He\'ll find a good man there.\" http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/23/AR2009112302 897.html'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'3262 - C05765730.txt','Admiral PlattSee if you can get a copy of the intro Navy Sec Mabus gave me that\'s referred to below. I have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel... he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.com/>','Admiral PlattSee if you can get a copy of the intro Navy Sec Mabus gave me that\'s referred to below. I have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel... he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.com/>'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'3266 - C05765741.txt','Admiral PlattSee if you can get a copy of the intro Navy Sec Mabus gave me that\'s referred to below. I have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel... he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.com/>','Admiral PlattSee if you can get a copy of the intro Navy Sec Mabus gave me that\'s referred to below. I have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel... he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.com/>'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'3273 - C05765761.txt','FYI: Les Gelb: Amateur Hour at the White Househttp://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to throw its weight around. What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make demands on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect deliverables on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.','FYI: Les Gelb: \"Amateur Hour at the White House\"http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to \"throw its weight around.\" What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make \"demands\" on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect \"deliverables\" on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'3286 - C05765783.txt','FYI: Policy implications of jobs losses. SidH: If Roubini is right, and he\'s been mostly right so far, one of the few, then without additional and large stimulus devoted to putting a floor on job loss, the pressure on protectionism will be far more intense. (Protectionism, by any name, should not be dismissed as a targeted tool in an ongoing policy to force China to revalue its currency. The US is not without means here.) The deficit will be high in any case and the Republicans will always attempt to exploit it no matter what its number. Whether another stimulus can pass Congress is another matter. Still, what matters in the short-run--and long-run--are achievable results. To most people, the deficit is an abstraction employment and housing--and insecurity about both--are their vital, concrete and immediate issues. Sid http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2009/11/15/2009-11- 15_the_worst_is_yet_to_come_unemployed_americans_should_hunker_down_for_more job_lo.html The worst is yet to come: Unemployed Americans should hunker down for more job losses BY Nouriel Roubini Sunday, November 15th 2009, 4:00 AM Think the worst is over? Wrong. Conditions in the U.S. labor markets are awful and worsening. While the official unemployment rate is already 10.2% and another 200,000 jobs were lost in October, when you include discouraged workers and partially employed workers the figure is a whopping 17.5%. While losing 200,000 jobs per month is better than the 700,000 jobs lost in January, current job losses still average more than the per month rate of 150,000 during the last recession. Also, remember: The last recession ended in November 2001, but job losses continued for more than a year and half until June of 2003 ditto for the 1990-91 recession. So we can expect that job losses will continue until the end of 2010 at the earliest. In other words, if you are unemployed and looking for work and just waiting for the economy to turn the corner, you had better hunker down. All the economic numbers suggest this will take a while. The jobs just are not coming back. There\'s really just one hope for our leaders to turn things around: a bold prescription that increases the fiscal stimulus with another round of labor-intensive, shovel-ready infrastructure projects, helps fiscally strapped state and local governments and provides a temporary tax credit to the private sector to hire more workers. Helping the unemployed just by extending unemployment benefits is necessary not sufficient it leads to persistent unemployment rather than job creation. The long-term picture for workers and families is even worse than current job loss numbers alone would suggest. Now as a way of sharing the pain, many firms are telling their workers to cut hours, take furloughs and accept lower wages. Specifically, that fall in hours worked is equivalent to another 3 million full time jobs lost on top of the 7.5 million jobs formally lost. This is very bad news but we must face facts. Many of the lost jobs are gone forever, including construction jobs, finance jobs and manufacturing jobs. Recent studies suggest that a quarter of U.S. jobs are fully out-sourceable over time to other countries.','FYI: Policy implications of jobs losses. SidH: If Roubini is right, and he\'s been mostly right so far, one of the few, then without additional and large stimulus devoted to putting a floor on job loss, the pressure on protectionism will be far more intense. (Protectionism, by any name, should not be dismissed as a targeted tool in an ongoing policy to force China to revalue its currency. The US is not without means here.) The deficit will be high in any case and the Republicans will always attempt to exploit it no matter what its number. Whether another stimulus can pass Congress is another matter. Still, what matters in the short-run--and long-run--are achievable results. To most people, the deficit is an abstraction; employment and housing--and insecurity about both--are their vital, concrete and immediate issues. Sid http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2009/11/15/2009-11- 15_the_worst_is_yet_to_come_unemployed_americans_should_hunker_down_for_more job_lo.html The worst is yet to come: Unemployed Americans should hunker down for more job losses BY Nouriel Roubini Sunday, November 15th 2009, 4:00 AM Think the worst is over? Wrong. Conditions in the U.S. labor markets are awful and worsening. While the official unemployment rate is already 10.2% and another 200,000 jobs were lost in October, when you include discouraged workers and partially employed workers the figure is a whopping 17.5%. While losing 200,000 jobs per month is better than the 700,000 jobs lost in January, current job losses still average more than the per month rate of 150,000 during the last recession. Also, remember: The last recession ended in November 2001, but job losses continued for more than a year and half until June of 2003; ditto for the 1990-91 recession. So we can expect that job losses will continue until the end of 2010 at the earliest. In other words, if you are unemployed and looking for work and just waiting for the economy to turn the corner, you had better hunker down. All the economic numbers suggest this will take a while. The jobs just are not coming back. There\'s really just one hope for our leaders to turn things around: a bold prescription that increases the fiscal stimulus with another round of labor-intensive, shovel-ready infrastructure projects, helps fiscally strapped state and local governments and provides a temporary tax credit to the private sector to hire more workers. Helping the unemployed just by extending unemployment benefits is necessary not sufficient; it leads to persistent unemployment rather than job creation. The long-term picture for workers and families is even worse than current job loss numbers alone would suggest. Now as a way of sharing the pain, many firms are telling their workers to cut hours, take furloughs and accept lower wages. Specifically, that fall in hours worked is equivalent to another 3 million full time jobs lost on top of the 7.5 million jobs formally lost. This is very bad news but we must face facts. Many of the lost jobs are gone forever, including construction jobs, finance jobs and manufacturing jobs. Recent studies suggest that a quarter of U.S. jobs are fully out-sourceable over time to other countries.'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'3294 - C05765795.txt','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main banker for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main \"banker\" for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'3366 - C05765904.txt','Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Juanes\' wife gives birth to son inJuanes\' wife gives birth to son in Miami Not sure why jim mcgovern wants you to know this but fyi Miami http://vvvvw.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i0gPtcVQYpRav9SbVPG3q59ImvpgD9AN67501 Jim tells me the Secretary likes to be aware of such things - in case you haven\'t already heard - FYI - Cindy Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 4','Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Juanes\' wife gives birth to son inJuanes\' wife gives birth to son in Miami Not sure why jim mcgovern wants you to know this but fyi Miami http://vvvvw.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i0gPtcVQYpRav9SbVPG3q59ImvpgD9AN67501 Jim tells me the Secretary likes to be aware of such things - in case you haven\'t already heard - FYI - Cindy Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 4'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'3628 - C05766418.txt','NYT Piece on Eikenberry CablesThe leaking of classified material is a breach not only of trust, it is I WI also a breach of the law. In either event, we should seek a full investigation and send a deterrent message to the community that this type of security breach is unacceptable and seriously jeopardizes our national interest. Can you advise what have been steps taken in the past in these types of matters as I would like to ensure we take agressive action. Cdm FYI, there is a just released story on the front page of NYTimes.com that re-prints in full Amb. Eikenberry\'s November 2009 Cables (full story pasted below): http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/26/worldiasia/26strategy.html?hp and http://documents.nytimes.com/eikenberry-s-memos-on-the-strategy-in-afghanistan?hp#p=1 January 26,2010 U.S. Envoy\'s Cables Show Concerns on Afghan War Plans By ERIC SCHMITT WASHINGTON ? The United States ambassador in Kabul warned his superiors here in November that President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan is not an adequate strategic partner and continues to shun responsibility for any sovereign burden, according to a','NYT Piece on Eikenberry CablesThe leaking of classified material is a breach not only of trust, it is I WI also a breach of the law. In either event, we should seek a full investigation and send a deterrent message to the community that this type of security breach is unacceptable and seriously jeopardizes our national interest. Can you advise what have been steps taken in the past in these types of matters as I would like to ensure we take agressive action. Cdm FYI, there is a just released story on the front page of NYTimes.com that re-prints in full Amb. Eikenberry\'s November 2009 Cables (full story pasted below): http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/26/worldiasia/26strategy.html?hp and http://documents.nytimes.com/eikenberry-s-memos-on-the-strategy-in-afghanistan?hp#p=1 January 26,2010 U.S. Envoy\'s Cables Show Concerns on Afghan War Plans By ERIC SCHMITT WASHINGTON ? The United States ambassador in Kabul warned his superiors here in November that President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan \"is not an adequate strategic partner\" and \"continues to shun responsibility for any sovereign burden,\" according to a'),(3.798694320101943,3.798694320101943,2500,'Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol',56,1,'3714 - C05766604.txt','4636 and state getting a lot of good press -- now in the GuardianFyi http://www.guardian.co.uldnews/datab1og/2010/jan/29/haiti-crowdsourcing Even has a screen shot of dipnote! How to Friday: How to build a crisis reporting system Developers, technologists and volunteers around the world came together to build a crisis reporting for Haiti. Here\'s how they did it ? Comments (1) ? Buzz up! Digg it The Ushahidi crowdsourced crisis reporting in Haiti Technologists around the world came together and rapidly built a system for Haitians to request help in the wake of devastating earthquake. Using the internet to organise themselves, developers, communications experts and humanitarian organisations created a system to gather emergency requests using text messages that won praise from emergency officials and support from the US State Department. Hours after the quake, Josh Nesbit, who heads up a non-profit using mobile phones to help deliver medical care in Africa, heads sent this tweet: Reaching out to FrontlineSMS users in #Haiti with hopes of establishing local SMS gateway for http://haiti.ushahidi.com','4636 and state getting a lot of good press -- now in the GuardianFyi http://www.guardian.co.uldnews/datab1og/2010/jan/29/haiti-crowdsourcing Even has a screen shot of dipnote! How to Friday: How to build a crisis reporting system Developers, technologists and volunteers around the world came together to build a crisis reporting for Haiti. Here\'s how they did it ? Comments (1) ? Buzz up! Digg it The Ushahidi crowdsourced crisis reporting in Haiti Technologists around the world came together and rapidly built a system for Haitians to request help in the wake of devastating earthquake. Using the internet to organise themselves, developers, communications experts and humanitarian organisations created a system to gather emergency requests using text messages that won praise from emergency officials and support from the US State Department. Hours after the quake, Josh Nesbit, who heads up a non-profit using mobile phones to help deliver medical care in Africa, heads sent this tweet: Reaching out to FrontlineSMS users in #Haiti with hopes of establishing local SMS gateway for http://haiti.ushahidi.com'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Hyundai_Asan',2,1,'2413 - C05763589.txt','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late, presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a consistent policy toward North Korea. \'','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. \"It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late,\" presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a \"consistent policy\" toward North Korea. \''),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Hyundai_Asan',2,1,'2414 - C05763590.txt','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late, presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a consistent policy toward North Korea. iln','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. \"It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late,\" presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a \"consistent policy\" toward North Korea. iln'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Hyundai_Group',2,1,'2413 - C05763589.txt','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late, presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a consistent policy toward North Korea. \'','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. \"It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late,\" presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a \"consistent policy\" toward North Korea. \''),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Hyundai_Group',2,1,'2414 - C05763590.txt','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late, presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a consistent policy toward North Korea. iln','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. \"It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late,\" presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a \"consistent policy\" toward North Korea. iln'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Ian_C._Kelly',6,1,'1793 - C05761905.txt','ScheduleThis should have been faxed to house. Here is final schedule: 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Cheryl Mills, Joan Donoghue, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS 11:40 am DEPART State Department En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION Note: 100 people attending the reception, 250 attending the luncheon. Reception called from 11:00am-12:00pm, Luncheon from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Upon arrival, Page Harrington escorts HRC to the tented Garden Terrace, as guests are sitting for the luncheon. HRC sits at the head table. At 12:00pm, Peggy Cifrino, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum event chair, delivers welcoming remarks and introduces Audrey Sheppard, Chair, Board of Directors, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. Audrey Sheppard delivers brief remarks and announces HRC as the receipent of the 2009 Annual Alice Award. HRC proceeds to stage to accept award. HRC gives brief remarks and departs, luncheon program continues.','ScheduleThis should have been faxed to house. Here is final schedule: 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Cheryl Mills, Joan Donoghue, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS 11:40 am DEPART State Department En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION Note: 100 people attending the reception, 250 attending the luncheon. Reception called from 11:00am-12:00pm, Luncheon from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Upon arrival, Page Harrington escorts HRC to the tented Garden Terrace, as guests are sitting for the luncheon. HRC sits at the head table. At 12:00pm, Peggy Cifrino, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum event chair, delivers welcoming remarks and introduces Audrey Sheppard, Chair, Board of Directors, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. Audrey Sheppard delivers brief remarks and announces HRC as the receipent of the 2009 Annual Alice Award. HRC proceeds to stage to accept award. HRC gives brief remarks and departs, luncheon program continues.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Ian_C._Kelly',6,1,'1859 - C05762281.txt','Follow upI did update a number of your contacts while you were at the FAPE dinner last Monday. They all were saved. I updated them from what I have in my blackberry, so this is from memory, but there were probably more: Philippe Monica Jake Andrew Melanne Todd Stern Steinberg Jack Lew Kris Lissa Pam Tamera Anne Marie Slaughter Miguel R Robert Wood Rob Russo Laura Pena Heather Samuelson I\'m making a list of other building people you may not have, and I\'ll do them tonight when you are in Netenyahu dinner. They include: Ian Kelly Dan Fried Chris Hill Glyn Davies Jeff Feltman Tom Shannon Karen Stewart Richard Greene Michael PoIt Joan Donoghue Jim Thessin Reno HArnish Derek Chollet Ed Lacey George Mitchell Stephen Bosworth Dick Morningstar Paul SeIva Alec Ross Dennis Ross 26 Which names did you put in? Maybe they didn\'t save. But I need a lot. Pls make a list and I will check and add if necessary. I\'d like to set up call to Sonia Gandhi in next few days. 27','Follow upI did update a number of your contacts while you were at the FAPE dinner last Monday. They all were saved. I updated them from what I have in my blackberry, so this is from memory, but there were probably more: Philippe Monica Jake Andrew Melanne Todd Stern Steinberg Jack Lew Kris Lissa Pam Tamera Anne Marie Slaughter Miguel R Robert Wood Rob Russo Laura Pena Heather Samuelson I\'m making a list of other building people you may not have, and I\'ll do them tonight when you are in Netenyahu dinner. They include: Ian Kelly Dan Fried Chris Hill Glyn Davies Jeff Feltman Tom Shannon Karen Stewart Richard Greene Michael PoIt Joan Donoghue Jim Thessin Reno HArnish Derek Chollet Ed Lacey George Mitchell Stephen Bosworth Dick Morningstar Paul SeIva Alec Ross Dennis Ross 26 Which names did you put in? Maybe they didn\'t save. But I need a lot. Pls make a list and I will check and add if necessary. I\'d like to set up call to Sonia Gandhi in next few days. 27'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Ian_C._Kelly',6,1,'2051 - C05762694.txt','TravelI\'d like to stick w the 8 if we think it will go if not, should we try the train at 6 or 7 if they\'re going if not, I\'d like to try the 7am Monday shuttle as a last resort. How will we decide? Lona and I wanted to check in with you on travel. All the news is reporting (Mario confirming) that travel tomorrow will be messy. All flights to dc till 6pm tomorrow are basically canceled (though the 8pm is still scheduled to go). Mario has asked us to check in tomorrow but as of now, he thinks a monday morning flight might be more reliable. There are trains running but they expect delays, maybe cancellations. Below is lonas draft for monday. Do you want to hold off on making a decision till we know more tomorrow? PREV RON Washingon, DC 8:15 amDEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 amARRIVE State Department 8:25 amPRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 amSecretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 amDAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 amSecretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 amMONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 amPrincipals Conference Room 7516 10:00 amPRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 10:15 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Jim, Jack, Cheryl, Jake and Huma 10:15 amOFFICE TIME','TravelI\'d like to stick w the 8 if we think it will go; if not, should we try the train at 6 or 7 if they\'re going; if not, I\'d like to try the 7am Monday shuttle as a last resort. How will we decide? Lona and I wanted to check in with you on travel. All the news is reporting (Mario confirming) that travel tomorrow will be messy. All flights to dc till 6pm tomorrow are basically canceled (though the 8pm is still scheduled to go). Mario has asked us to check in tomorrow but as of now, he thinks a monday morning flight might be more reliable. There are trains running but they expect delays, maybe cancellations. Below is lonas draft for monday. Do you want to hold off on making a decision till we know more tomorrow? PREV RON Washingon, DC 8:15 amDEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 amARRIVE State Department 8:25 amPRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 amSecretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 amDAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 amSecretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 amMONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 amPrincipals Conference Room 7516 10:00 amPRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 10:15 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Jim, Jack, Cheryl, Jake and Huma 10:15 amOFFICE TIME'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Ian_C._Kelly',6,1,'2450 - C05763757.txt','draft of monday, august 17thAttachments: August.17.09.drafttwo.doc August.17.09.drafttwo.doc>> 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR ELLEN TAUSCHER, 10:20 am UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor','draft of monday, august 17thAttachments: August.17.09.drafttwo.doc August.17.09.drafttwo.doc>> 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR ELLEN TAUSCHER, 10:20 am UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Ian_C._Kelly',6,1,'2558 - C05764020.txt','POGO allegations - documents POGO allegationsAttachments: Attachment 6.pdf Attachments 1-5.pdf Sec Clinton Letter 09-01-09.pdf Oscar pls print this letter for hrc Its very imp Cheryl is discussing with hrc. Are you aware of these documents? CNN apparently has them as well and will ask the briefing. We need to say something strong besides default mode there\'s an ongoing investigation and I can\'t comment. Julie: Eric has them, but here\'s a backdoor set for you. You got these from DS.... Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General - U.S. Department of State (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) 12 DS ? Spokesman Ian Kelly, who is briefing today, would like to see the materials, please. Can you provide them to him? JMR ALL: Eric Boswell that the 3-part package that I mentioned to Robert this AM. It has 1) The 10-page POGO letter to Secy Clinton 2) 5 witness statements 3) 12 images Please let me know if PA needs these from us. Just now, the IG would prefer you request these items from Eric B. Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General U.S. Department of State 2121 Virginia Ave. NW (SA-3) Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) burgesst@state.gov Mailing address: 2201 C Street, N.W. Suite 8100, SA-3 Washington, D.C. 20522-0308 13','POGO allegations - documents POGO allegationsAttachments: Attachment 6.pdf; Attachments 1-5.pdf; Sec Clinton Letter 09-01-09.pdf Oscar pls print this letter for hrc Its very imp Cheryl is discussing with hrc. Are you aware of these documents? CNN apparently has them as well and will ask the briefing. We need to say something strong besides default mode \"there\'s an ongoing investigation and I can\'t comment.\" Julie: Eric has them, but here\'s a backdoor set for you. You got these from DS.... Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General - U.S. Department of State (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) 12 DS ? Spokesman Ian Kelly, who is briefing today, would like to see the materials, please. Can you provide them to him? JMR ALL: Eric Boswell that the 3-part package that I mentioned to Robert this AM. It has 1) The 10-page POGO letter to Secy Clinton 2) 5 witness statements 3) 12 images Please let me know if PA needs these from us. Just now, the IG would prefer you request these items from Eric B. Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General U.S. Department of State 2121 Virginia Ave. NW (SA-3) Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) burgesst@state.gov Mailing address: 2201 C Street, N.W. Suite 8100, SA-3 Washington, D.C. 20522-0308 13'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Ian_C._Kelly',6,1,'2807 - C05764517.txt','08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non- 08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services inImmigrant Visa Services in Honduras Attachments: 090825 Honduras NIV suspension Statement.doc FYI Honduras For Immediate Release and Posting This email was sent by mooreic2@state.gov U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release August 25, 2009 2009/853 STATEMENT BY IAN KELLY, SPOKESMAN Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services in Honduras The OAS Foreign Ministers mission is in Honduras seeking support for the San Jose Accord, which would restore the democratic and constitutional order and resolve the political crisis in Honduras. In support of this mission and as a consequence of the de facto regime\'s reluctance to sign the San Jose Accord, the U.S. Department of State is conducting a full review of our visa policy in Honduras. As part of that review, we are suspending non-emergency, non-immigrant visa services in the consular section of our embassy in Honduras, effective August 26. We firmly believe a negotiated solution is the appropriate way forward and the San Jose Accord is the best solution. ###','08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non- 08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services inImmigrant Visa Services in Honduras Attachments: 090825 Honduras NIV suspension Statement.doc FYI Honduras For Immediate Release and Posting This email was sent by mooreic2@state.gov U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release August 25, 2009 2009/853 STATEMENT BY IAN KELLY, SPOKESMAN Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services in Honduras The OAS Foreign Ministers mission is in Honduras seeking support for the San Jose Accord, which would restore the democratic and constitutional order and resolve the political crisis in Honduras. In support of this mission and as a consequence of the de facto regime\'s reluctance to sign the San Jose Accord, the U.S. Department of State is conducting a full review of our visa policy in Honduras. As part of that review, we are suspending non-emergency, non-immigrant visa services in the consular section of our embassy in Honduras, effective August 26. We firmly believe a negotiated solution is the appropriate way forward and the San Jose Accord is the best solution. ###'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ibn_Saud',1,1,'1142 - C05760405.txt','Mini schedulePls tell Huma and all I\'m still in the lunch so apologize ti Saud. Will do Tell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER 11:25 am SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM 12:15 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM 1:15 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department Can you pls send me a copy for today?','Mini schedulePls tell Huma and all I\'m still in the lunch so apologize ti Saud. Will do Tell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER 11:25 am SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM 12:15 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM 1:15 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department Can you pls send me a copy for today?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'İbrahim_Parlak',2,1,'1033 - C05760248.txt','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as terrorist and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as \"terrorist\" and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'İbrahim_Parlak',2,1,'1073 - C05760312.txt','What can we do?Thx. Pls read the following. I\'ve followed this case B6 B5 Sullivan, Jacob J B6 B5 Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated.','What can we do?Thx. Pls read the following. I\'ve followed this case B6 B5 Sullivan, Jacob J B6 B5 Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Ice_cream',2,1,'1459 - C05761199.txt','Birthdays Today, 5/5/09Yes, we have donuts this morning. We will have cake and ice cream for later. are wide open at the end of the day, so it will be easy. Also, as FYI, we will do another little get-together on Friday to send-off Jen and ice cream today, and then do wine and snacks on Friday. 191 find a time at the end of the day. You to Brussels. So I figure we can do the cake B6t 7','Birthdays Today, 5/5/09Yes, we have donuts this morning. We will have cake and ice cream for later. are wide open at the end of the day, so it will be easy. Also, as FYI, we will do another little \"get-together\" on Friday to send-off Jen and ice cream today, and then do wine and snacks on Friday. 191 find a time at the end of the day. You to Brussels. So I figure we can do the cake B6t 7'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Ice_cream',2,1,'1996 - C05762598.txt','4th of July at the White HouseFyi B6 Dear Cabinet Chiefs of Staff and Schedulers: We apologize for the late notice, but we have just heard from the Social Office that they would like to invite the Cabinet tomorrow night for Fireworks at the White House. This invitation is for the Cabinet Secretary and his or her immediate family. If your Cabinet Secretary and family plan to attend, please email WAVES information including, Full Name, DOB, Social Security number and place of birth to: The Social Office asked us to provide you with the following information: Please plan to enter to White House complex through the Southeast Gate. The gates open at 7:30pm. It is fine to bring blankets and cameras. Please do not bring lawn chairs or coolers. Beverages and ice cream will be provided. Unfortunately, there is no parking. We hope you\'ll be able to join us. Sincerely, Cabinet Affairs 42','4th of July at the White HouseFyi B6 Dear Cabinet Chiefs of Staff and Schedulers: We apologize for the late notice, but we have just heard from the Social Office that they would like to invite the Cabinet tomorrow night for Fireworks at the White House. This invitation is for the Cabinet Secretary and his or her immediate family. If your Cabinet Secretary and family plan to attend, please email WAVES information including, Full Name, DOB, Social Security number and place of birth to: The Social Office asked us to provide you with the following information: Please plan to enter to White House complex through the Southeast Gate. The gates open at 7:30pm. It is fine to bring blankets and cameras. Please do not bring lawn chairs or coolers. Beverages and ice cream will be provided. Unfortunately, there is no parking. We hope you\'ll be able to join us. Sincerely, Cabinet Affairs 42'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Idaho',4,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Idaho',4,1,'3732 - C05766635.txt','10 AmCits arrested with 33 children, headed to DR. Now under arrest in Port au 10 AmCits arrested with 33 children, headed to DR. Now under arrest in Port au Prince 10 AmCits arrested with 33 orphansPrince Attachments: nIcrhaitianorphanrescuemission.pdf Heads up - will forward more as known I am seeking more information about this but want to let you know before the 5pm call that 10 Amcits were reportedly arrested by Haitian police near the DR border with 33 Haitian children whom they reportedly planned to take to an orphanage they are establishing in the DR. They are currently under arrest at a PAP police station or, according to one report, at the Justice Building near the airport. The whereabouts of the children is unknown. The group is called the New Life Children Refuge America Organization (NLCR). Bill Bistransky found the attached Plan of Action(P0A) on their web site when he googled that name. As he notes, either today\'s arrest is their second run into Haiti to get children, or their original schedule is off. Michele Consular Affairs was notified by the Embassy duty officer in Santo Domingo of the arrest of 10 Amcits from Idaho by Haitian police. They were attempting to take 33 \'orphans\' to Santo Domingo for the stated purpose of establishing an orphanage to care for the children. The Americans are in the custody of the Haitian police. We have no information about the whereabouts of the 33 orphans. Joleen Schweitzer','10 AmCits arrested with 33 children, headed to DR. Now under arrest in Port au 10 AmCits arrested with 33 children, headed to DR. Now under arrest in Port au Prince 10 AmCits arrested with 33 orphansPrince Attachments: nIcrhaitianorphanrescuemission.pdf Heads up - will forward more as known I am seeking more information about this but want to let you know before the 5pm call that 10 Amcits were reportedly arrested by Haitian police near the DR border with 33 Haitian children whom they reportedly planned to take to an orphanage they are establishing in the DR. They are currently under arrest at a PAP police station or, according to one report, at \"the Justice Building near the airport.\" The whereabouts of the children is unknown. The group is called the New Life Children Refuge America Organization (NLCR). Bill Bistransky found the attached \"Plan of Action\"(P0A) on their web site when he googled that name. As he notes, either today\'s arrest is their second run into Haiti to get children, or their original schedule is off. Michele Consular Affairs was notified by the Embassy duty officer in Santo Domingo of the arrest of 10 Amcits from Idaho by Haitian police. They were attempting to take 33 \'orphans\' to Santo Domingo for the stated purpose of establishing an orphanage to care for the children. The Americans are in the custody of the Haitian police. We have no information about the whereabouts of the 33 orphans. Joleen Schweitzer'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Idaho',4,1,'3738 - C05766648.txt','(AP) Haiti PM: U.S. Baptists knew removing kids was wrongfyi PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) - Haiti\'s prime minister says it\'s clear to him that the 10 U.S. Baptists who tried to take 33 Haitian children out of the quake-ravaged country knew what they were doing was wrong. Prime Minister Max Bellerive also tells The Associated Press his country is open to having the Americans tried in the United States. Bellerive says some of the children have parents who are alive. The government is attempting to locate them. He says a judicial system needs to determine whether the Americans were acting in good faith, as they claim, or are child traffickers. The Americans are mostly from Idaho. They have been held since being arrested January 29 trying to enter the Dominican Republic with the children. Justin Deyo S/ES-0 Operations Specialist 202-647-1512','(AP) Haiti PM: U.S. Baptists knew removing kids was wrongfyi PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) - Haiti\'s prime minister says it\'s clear to him that the 10 U.S. Baptists who tried to take 33 Haitian children out of the quake-ravaged country \"knew what they were doing was wrong.\" Prime Minister Max Bellerive also tells The Associated Press his country is open to having the Americans tried in the United States. Bellerive says some of the children have parents who are alive. The government is attempting to locate them. He says a judicial system needs to determine whether the Americans were acting in good faith, as they claim, or are child traffickers. The Americans are mostly from Idaho. They have been held since being arrested January 29 trying to enter the Dominican Republic with the children. Justin Deyo S/ES-0 Operations Specialist 202-647-1512'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Idaho',4,1,'3748 - C05766666.txt','update on 10 arresteesHere is info received from TF1, much of it not yet confirmed. TF1 is calling wife of arrestee in Idaho and NLCR rep in Cabrete, DR. Resending as I got non-deliverable messages CA TF-1 Representative TF5 rec\'d a call from in the justice building near the airport. reporting about 10 arrestees. Says they are currently I called Driver (wife of arrestee He gave me these contact numbers: Group also called Haiti Sharing Jesus Ministry, Inc. Orphanage run by Haitian priest Church from Meridien, Idaho already supported this orphanage. contacted Idaho church and said that he could no longer care for the children. The group had already started construction of an orphanage in Cabrete(sp) in the DR. The plan was to take the children to Cabrete and house them in a hotel the group had rented until the orphanage was complete. They were arrested at the border, waiting for permission for the DR consulate to take the children into the DR. It is not clear if they were seeking permission to remove the children form Haiti. states that the 10 have been sentenced for kidnapping. A asked if meant charged, but he said sentenced.','update on 10 arresteesHere is info received from TF1, much of it not yet confirmed. TF1 is calling wife of arrestee in Idaho and NLCR rep in Cabrete, DR. Resending as I got non-deliverable messages CA TF-1 Representative TF5 rec\'d a call from in the justice building near the airport. reporting about 10 arrestees. Says they are currently I called Driver (wife of arrestee He gave me these contact numbers: Group also called Haiti Sharing Jesus Ministry, Inc. Orphanage run by Haitian priest Church from Meridien, Idaho already supported this orphanage. contacted Idaho church and said that he could no longer care for the children. The group had already started construction of an orphanage in Cabrete(sp) in the DR. The plan was to take the children to Cabrete and house them in a hotel the group had rented until the orphanage was complete. They were arrested at the border, waiting for permission for the DR consulate to take the children into the DR. It is not clear if they were seeking permission to remove the children form Haiti. states that the 10 have been \"sentenced\" for kidnapping. A asked if meant charged, but he said sentenced.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Ideology',4,1,'1178 - C05760464.txt','Honduras statementI would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team or000ses to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.','Honduras statementI would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team or000ses to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Ideology',4,1,'175 - C05739766.txt','LibyaAssociated Press Published September 21, 2012 BENGHAZI, lli3YA ? Hundreds of protesters angry over last week\'s killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya stormed the compound of the Islamic extremist militia suspected in the attack, evicting militiamen and setting fire to their building Friday. In an unprecedented show of public anger at Libya\'s rampant militias, the crowd overwhelmed the compound of the Ansar Al-Sharlah Brigade in the center of the eastern city of Benghazi. Ansar Al-Shariah fighters initially fired in the air to disperse the crowd, but eventually abandoned the site with their weapons and vehicles after it was overrun by waves of protesters shouting No to militias. I don\'t want to see armed men wearing Afghani-style clothes stopping me in the street to give me orders, I only want to see people in uniform, said Omar Mohammed, a university student who took part in the takeover of the site, which protesters said was done in support of the army and police. No deaths were reported in the incident, which came after tens of thousands marched in Benghazi against armed militias. One vehicle was also burned at the compound. For many Libyans, the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi was the last straw in one of the biggest problems Libya has faced since the ouster and death of longtime dictator Moamrnar Qaddafi around a year ago -- the multiple mini-armies that with their arsenals of machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades are stronger than the regular armed forces and police. The militias, a legacy of the rag-tag popular forces that fought Qaddafi\'s regime, tout themselves as protectors of Libya\'s revolution, providing security where police cannot. But many say they act like gangs, detaining and intimidating rivals and carrying out killings. Militias made up of Islamic radicals like Ansar Al-Shariah are notorious for attacks on Muslims who don\'t abide by their hardline ideology. Officials and witnesses say fighters from Ansar Al-Shariati led the attack on the U.S. consulate, which killed Amb. Chris Stevens and three other Americans. After taking over the Ansar compound, protesters then drove to attack the Benghazi headquarters of another Islamist militia, Rafallah Sahati. The militiamen opened fire on the protesters, who were largely unarmed. At least 20 were wounded, and there were unconfirmed witness reports of three protesters killed. Earlier in the day, some 30,000 people filled a broad boulevard as they marched along a lake in central Benghazi on Friday to the gates of the headquarters of Ansar Al-Shariah. No, no, to militias, the crowd chanted, filling a broad boulevard. They carried banners and signs demanding that militias disband and that the government build up police to take their place in keeping security. Benghazi is in a trap, signs read. Where is the army, where is the police?','LibyaAssociated Press Published September 21, 2012 BENGHAZI, lli3YA ? Hundreds of protesters angry over last week\'s killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya stormed the compound of the Islamic extremist militia suspected in the attack, evicting militiamen and setting fire to their building Friday. In an unprecedented show of public anger at Libya\'s rampant militias, the crowd overwhelmed the compound of the Ansar Al-Sharlah Brigade in the center of the eastern city of Benghazi. Ansar Al-Shariah fighters initially fired in the air to disperse the crowd, but eventually abandoned the site with their weapons and vehicles after it was overrun by waves of protesters shouting \"No to militias.\" \"I don\'t want to see armed men wearing Afghani-style clothes stopping me in the street to give me orders, I only want to see people in uniform,\" said Omar Mohammed, a university student who took part in the takeover of the site, which protesters said was done in support of the army and police. No deaths were reported in the incident, which came after tens of thousands marched in Benghazi against armed militias. One vehicle was also burned at the compound. For many Libyans, the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi was the last straw in one of the biggest problems Libya has faced since the ouster and death of longtime dictator Moamrnar Qaddafi around a year ago -- the multiple mini-armies that with their arsenals of machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades are stronger than the regular armed forces and police. The militias, a legacy of the rag-tag popular forces that fought Qaddafi\'s regime, tout themselves as protectors of Libya\'s revolution, providing security where police cannot. But many say they act like gangs, detaining and intimidating rivals and carrying out killings. Militias made up of Islamic radicals like Ansar Al-Shariah are notorious for attacks on Muslims who don\'t abide by their hardline ideology. Officials and witnesses say fighters from Ansar Al-Shariati led the attack on the U.S. consulate, which killed Amb. Chris Stevens and three other Americans. After taking over the Ansar compound, protesters then drove to attack the Benghazi headquarters of another Islamist militia, Rafallah Sahati. The militiamen opened fire on the protesters, who were largely unarmed. At least 20 were wounded, and there were unconfirmed witness reports of three protesters killed. Earlier in the day, some 30,000 people filled a broad boulevard as they marched along a lake in central Benghazi on Friday to the gates of the headquarters of Ansar Al-Shariah. \"No, no, to militias,\" the crowd chanted, filling a broad boulevard. They carried banners and signs demanding that militias disband and that the government build up police to take their place in keeping security. \"Benghazi is in a trap,\" signs read. \"Where is the army, where is the police?\"'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Ideology',4,1,'2295 - C05763097.txt','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s smart power, according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy realists and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish realist foreign policy adviser Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian Joseph Nye, a major proponent of soft power, the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism Brent Scowcroft the realist national security adviser under George H.W. Bush Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s \"smart power,\" according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy \"realists\" and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state; George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state; Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish \"realist\" foreign policy adviser; Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian; Joseph Nye, a major proponent of \"soft power,\" the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion; Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism; Brent Scowcroft; the \"realist\" national security adviser under George H.W. Bush; Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state; John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress; and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Ideology',4,1,'3652 - C05766480.txt','Honduras statementThe team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.','Honduras statementThe team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.'),(12.875503299472802,6.437751649736401,2500,'Ijlil_al-Qibliyya',4,2,'151 - C05739736.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Afi Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhaii regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp. addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the TNC). Ile said this would bring the US even more goodwill than it has already earned here.','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Afi Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhaii regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp. addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the TNC). Ile said this would bring the US even more goodwill than it has already earned here.'),(12.875503299472802,6.437751649736401,2500,'Ijlil_al-Qibliyya',4,2,'156 - C05739742.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local) FVV: Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Sail al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the INC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC.\' leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the INC). He said this would bring tlie US even more goodwill than it has already earned bore','Benghazi update (1200 local) FVV: Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Sail al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the INC (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC.\' leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli. ? Request for assistance: Tarhouni, who also holds US citizenship, said the items listed above (gas, diesel, baby milk, and medicine) are urgently needed in Tripoli and recommended that the USG ship those items directly to Zawiya\'s Port and publicize such assistance as soon as feasible (in coordination with the INC). He said this would bring tlie US even more goodwill than it has already earned bore'),(12.875503299472802,6.437751649736401,2500,'Ijlil_al-Qibliyya',4,2,'158 - C05739745.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last nigh urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the mic (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already) 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes) and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli.','Benghazi update (1200 local)Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? TNC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last nigh urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding them, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the mic (TNC staff have begun drafting this statement already); 3) insure the delivery of essential services and commodities (esp addressing the acute shortages of fuel, children\'s milk, and medication for blood pressure and diabetes); and 4) move the TNC to Tripoli. ? Regarding the move to Tripoli, Tarhouni said security arrangements would need to be made before they could send the TNC leadership to the capital. We have heard from another contact that some TNC members are already making plans to fly to Misurata and the Western Mountains, possibly as early as today, and from there drive to Tripoli.'),(12.875503299472802,6.437751649736401,2500,'Ijlil_al-Qibliyya',4,2,'160 - C05739748.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Already working on it with Eric S., Jeremy B., and NSS. Can we arrange shipments of what\'s requested? Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? INC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding Clem, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting','Benghazi update (1200 local)Already working on it with Eric S., Jeremy B., and NSS. Can we arrange shipments of what\'s requested? Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? INC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding Clem, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ike_Skelton',1,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Ileana_Ros-Lehtinen',2,2,'1597 - C05761437.txt','LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT.Whoo hoo! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT. On Monday I posted that Rep. Howard Berman had introduced the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (H.R. 2410) late last week, which covers a broad range of foreign policy and diplomacy issues, one of which is to end the long-standing practice of excluding the committed partners of Foreign Service officers from the benefits routinely provided to the spouses and children of officers serving abroad. q12-oday, news of developments in that area: Berman, in a hearing on funding for the Foreign Service, said he would drop ? his legislative bid as \'it is my expectation, based on very recent conversations, that the Secretary of State will move forward with implementing all of the benefits provided in that provision in the very near future.\' The congressman invited to the hearing Michael Guest, the former US ambassador to Romania who in 2007 left the Foreign Service, citing unfair treatment of his partner. In February, Rep. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter co-signed by Senators Russ Feingold and Ron Wyden, and Rep. Ileana Ros- Lehtinen to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asking that inequities be remedied. Clinton said that such remedies were on a fast timeline. Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m --001636c5b5264ec217046a5fee7c--','LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT.Whoo hoo! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT. On Monday I posted that Rep. Howard Berman had introduced the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (H.R. 2410) late last week, which covers a broad range of foreign policy and diplomacy issues, one of which is to \"end the long-standing practice of excluding the committed partners of Foreign Service officers from the benefits routinely provided to the spouses and children of officers serving abroad.\" q12-oday, news of developments in that area: \"Berman, in a hearing on funding for the Foreign Service, said he would drop ? his legislative bid as \'it is my expectation, based on very recent conversations, that the Secretary of State will move forward with implementing all of the benefits provided in that provision in the very near future.\' The congressman invited to the hearing Michael Guest, the former US ambassador to Romania who in 2007 left the Foreign Service, citing unfair treatment of his partner.\" In February, Rep. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter co-signed by Senators Russ Feingold and Ron Wyden, and Rep. Ileana Ros- Lehtinen to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asking that inequities be remedied. Clinton said that such remedies were \"on a fast timeline.\" Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m --001636c5b5264ec217046a5fee7c--'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Ileana_Ros-Lehtinen',2,1,'243 - C05739846.txt','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards $130 million for diplomatic security personnel and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards; $130 million for diplomatic security personnel; and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Illegal_entry',1,1,'1645 - C05761518.txt','second conversation with Mr. Gore re detained Amcits in North Korea OSC: KCNA report on detainees .Fyi Colleagues, FYI: readout of EAP DAS Arvizu\'s conversation with former VP Gore. - - I spoke with Mr. Gore a second time today I called him this afternoon after we had seen some brief wire stories appear, referencing the KCNA report below. Explaining that this was my personal view, I said I was encouraged that the term espionage did not appear in the KCNA report. I also mentioned that we were not aware of recent cases where previously detained Amcits in the DPRK were indicted and brought to trial. I said I wouldn\'t read too much into terms such as illegal entry and suspected hostile acts I was still convinced that the track we\'ve been pursuing, i.e. gaining consular access through the Swedish Amb. in Pyongyang, and contact via other diplomatic channels, offered hope for a resolution. Mr. Gore said he very much appreciated the call. He asked that we convey as much of this information as we could to the family members. I told him we would do so through CA. Here\'s the KCNA just in from OSC: Pyongyang, March 31 (KCNA) -- The illegal entry of U.S. reporters into the DPRK and their suspected hostile acts have been confirmed by evidence and their statements, according to the results of intermediary investigation conducted by a competent organ of the DPRK. The organ is carrying on its investigation and, at the same time, making a preparation for indicting them at a trial on the basis of the already confirmed suspicions. While the investigation is under way consular contact is allowed and the','second conversation with Mr. Gore re detained Amcits in North Korea OSC: KCNA report on detainees .Fyi Colleagues, FYI: readout of EAP DAS Arvizu\'s conversation with former VP Gore. - - I spoke with Mr. Gore a second time today; I called him this afternoon after we had seen some brief wire stories appear, referencing the KCNA report below. Explaining that this was my personal view, I said I was encouraged that the term \"espionage\" did not appear in the KCNA report. I also mentioned that we were not aware of recent cases where previously detained Amcits in the DPRK were \"indicted\" and \"brought to trial.\" I said I wouldn\'t read too much into terms such as \"illegal entry\" and \"suspected hostile acts\"; I was still convinced that the track we\'ve been pursuing, i.e. gaining consular access through the Swedish Amb. in Pyongyang, and contact via other diplomatic channels, offered hope for a resolution. Mr. Gore said he very much appreciated the call. He asked that we convey as much of this information as we could to the family members. I told him we would do so through CA. Here\'s the KCNA just in from OSC: Pyongyang, March 31 (KCNA) -- The illegal entry of U.S. reporters into the DPRK and their suspected hostile acts have been confirmed by evidence and their statements, according to the results of intermediary investigation conducted by a competent organ of the DPRK. The organ is carrying on its investigation and, at the same time, making a preparation for indicting them at a trial on the basis of the already confirmed suspicions. While the investigation is under way consular contact is allowed and the'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Illegal_immigration',1,1,'3024 - C05764892.txt','Guardian front page tomorrow also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen. But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable. Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time. He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution. In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. My sight is not at all deteriorating, he told NBC.','Guardian front page tomorrow; also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: \"I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen.\" But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: \"In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable.\" Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting \"the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time\". He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. \"I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution.\" In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. \"My sight is not at all deteriorating,\" he told NBC.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Illinois',1,1,'1288 - C05760667.txt','Learning the hard wayFYI Learning the hard way Mar 26th 2009 From The Economist print edition Barack Obama may at last be getting a grip. But he still needs to show more leadership, at home and abroad HILLARY CLINTON\'S most effective quip, in her long struggle with Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination last year, was that the Oval Office is no place for on-the-job training. It went to the heart of the nagging worry about the silver-tongued young senator from Illinois: that he lacked even the slightest executive experience, and that in his brief career he had never really stood up to powerful interests, whether in his home city of Chicago or in the wider world. Might Mrs Clinton have been right about her foe? Not altogether. In foreign policy in particular Mr Obama has already done some commendable things. He has held out a sincere hand to Iran he has ordered Guantanamo closed within a year he has set himself firmly against torture. He has, as the world and this newspaper wanted, taken a less strident tone in dealing with friends and rivals alike. But at home Mr Obama has had a difficult start. His performance has been weaker than those who endorsed his candidacy, including this newspaper, had hoped. Many of his strongest supporters?liberal columnists, prominent donors, Democratic Party stalwarts?have started to question him. As for those not so beholden, polls show that independent voters again prefer Republicans to Democrats, a startling reversal of fortune in just a few weeks. Mr Obama\'s once-celestial approval ratings are about where George Bush\'s were at this stage in his awful presidency. Despite his resounding electoral victory, his solid majorities in both chambers of Congress and the obvious goodwill of the bulk of the electorate, Mr Obama has seemed curiously feeble. Empty posts, weak policies 6','Learning the hard wayFYI Learning the hard way Mar 26th 2009 From The Economist print edition Barack Obama may at last be getting a grip. But he still needs to show more leadership, at home and abroad HILLARY CLINTON\'S most effective quip, in her long struggle with Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination last year, was that the Oval Office is no place for on-the-job training. It went to the heart of the nagging worry about the silver-tongued young senator from Illinois: that he lacked even the slightest executive experience, and that in his brief career he had never really stood up to powerful interests, whether in his home city of Chicago or in the wider world. Might Mrs Clinton have been right about her foe? Not altogether. In foreign policy in particular Mr Obama has already done some commendable things. He has held out a sincere hand to Iran; he has ordered Guantanamo closed within a year; he has set himself firmly against torture. He has, as the world and this newspaper wanted, taken a less strident tone in dealing with friends and rivals alike. But at home Mr Obama has had a difficult start. His performance has been weaker than those who endorsed his candidacy, including this newspaper, had hoped. Many of his strongest supporters?liberal columnists, prominent donors, Democratic Party stalwarts?have started to question him. As for those not so beholden, polls show that independent voters again prefer Republicans to Democrats, a startling reversal of fortune in just a few weeks. Mr Obama\'s once-celestial approval ratings are about where George Bush\'s were at this stage in his awful presidency. Despite his resounding electoral victory, his solid majorities in both chambers of Congress and the obvious goodwill of the bulk of the electorate, Mr Obama has seemed curiously feeble. Empty posts, weak policies 6'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ill_Be_Back_(song)',1,1,'2480 - C05763819.txt','connecting in AugustHillary, having followed your India visit closely?and, of course, the follow-up coverage on issues you covered there?I\'ve got a couple of thoughts, one in particular re India-Pakistan, that I\'d like to discuss with you at your convenience (if there is such a thing) in August. I\'ll be back in DC from Aspen on August 7 and here through Labor Day if there\'s any chance of connecting. Strobe Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036','connecting in AugustHillary, having followed your India visit closely?and, of course, the follow-up coverage on issues you covered there?I\'ve got a couple of thoughts, one in particular re India-Pakistan, that I\'d like to discuss with you at your convenience (if there is such a thing) in August. I\'ll be back in DC from Aspen on August 7 and here through Labor Day if there\'s any chance of connecting. Strobe Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ill_Get_By_(As_Long_as_I_Have_You)',3,1,'2725 - C05764340.txt','connecting Sunday Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaTen is fine. Try first. . If no answer n extremis Just came from All well Thanks, Hillary. The notification was emphatically NOT a solicitation. Besides, you\'ve already contributed such a vast amount-to her life, and to the celebration of it. Strobe-- Congratulations I call you tomorrow morning around 10? If so, what # should I call? H Happy to chat any time. I\'m around all weekend. You might shoot me an email (which I\'ll get by BlackBerry even if I\'m not at my workbench) and let me know when you want to call, or want me to call you, or whatever. S. Could Strobe--This is wonderful news and such a fitting memorial to Booke.. Also. I would like to talk w you about your ideas of what I can/should be doing. Could I call in the next few days? What times are best for you? H Friends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Intl Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.org/eng/Issues-and-Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship.','connecting Sunday Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaTen is fine. Try first. . If no answer n extremis Just came from All well Thanks, Hillary. The notification was emphatically NOT a solicitation. Besides, you\'ve already contributed such a vast amount-to her life, and to the celebration of it. Strobe-- Congratulations I call you tomorrow morning around 10? If so, what # should I call? H Happy to chat any time. I\'m around all weekend. You might shoot me an email (which I\'ll get by BlackBerry even if I\'m not at my workbench) and let me know when you want to call, or want me to call you, or whatever. S. Could Strobe--This is wonderful news and such a fitting memorial to Booke.. Also. I would like to talk w you about your ideas of what I can/should be doing. Could I call in the next few days? What times are best for you? H Friends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Intl Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.org/eng/Issues-and-Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ill_Get_By_(As_Long_as_I_Have_You)',3,1,'3561 - C05766247.txt','Fw: Re:Don\'t want you to think I\'m ignoring your email. Just waiting to get the latest. The one piece of news is that Ben Nelson -- perhaps emboldened by all the press Lieberman has gotten the last 72 hours -- is now making noise that he is unhappy with how the bill is looking and may not support the final package. I\'ll get you a proper update shortly. Thanks and hope you\'re all having a good trip.','Fw: Re:Don\'t want you to think I\'m ignoring your email. Just waiting to get the latest. The one piece of news is that Ben Nelson -- perhaps emboldened by all the press Lieberman has gotten the last 72 hours -- is now making noise that he is unhappy with how the bill is looking and may not support the final package. I\'ll get you a proper update shortly. Thanks and hope you\'re all having a good trip.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ill_Get_By_(As_Long_as_I_Have_You)',3,1,'3724 - C05766623.txt','Xmas TYsThank you so much - it\'s a pleasure and an honor! I\'ll get to work on these first thing tomorrow morning and I\'ll consult with Huma to fill in the blanks. Have a safe trip back to DC! > H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> Rob-- First, Happy New Year and thank you for all of your great work this past year. It is a treat having you on our team, and I\'m looking forward to an even better 2010. Also, pls let me know if you have any ideas about how we could improve our processes and products. Thanks for everything.','Xmas TYsThank you so much - it\'s a pleasure and an honor! I\'ll get to work on these first thing tomorrow morning and I\'ll consult with Huma to fill in the blanks. Have a safe trip back to DC! >; H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> Rob-- First, Happy New Year and thank you for all of your great work this past year. It is a treat having you on our team, and I\'m looking forward to an even better 2010. Also, pls let me know if you have any ideas about how we could improve our processes and products. Thanks for everything.'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Imam',1,2,'1903 - C05762423.txt','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks. Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting God is Great, mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, \"I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks.\" Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting \"God is Great,\" mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Iman_al-Obeidi',2,1,'213 - C05739810.txt','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Iman_al-Obeidi',2,1,'216 - C05739813.txt','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Immunoglobulin_A',1,1,'3495 - C05766123.txt','Syrian presidents brotherYes taking shuttle with you Was going to take train to usss party but with weather and luggage, will just meet u at Iga. All shuttles delayed 30 minutes. Ok. Are you going back tonight? You ok with this condolence cable for Syrian president assad? He brother died after a long illness. Dear Mr. President: Sincerely yours,','Syrian presidents brotherYes taking shuttle with you Was going to take train to usss party but with weather and luggage, will just meet u at Iga. All shuttles delayed 30 minutes. Ok. Are you going back tonight? You ok with this condolence cable for Syrian president assad? He brother died after a long illness. Dear Mr. President: Sincerely yours,'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Impeachment',2,1,'1910 - C05762434.txt','Stanford Law Connection Partner Benefits - A personal thank you from the fieldHi Cheryl. You may not remember me, but we were at Stanford together. I saw a statement from you on CNN.com regarding Secretary Clinton\'s fractured elbow, so I went to our global address list, and voila?there you are! You were a year or two ahead of me (I was class of 1991), but I distinctly remember being in Crim Pro with you when the inimitable Barbara Babcock talked about your friend Wynton Marsalis being stopped by the police! Congratulations on your current position. You are really doing Stanford proud?I was watching the Clinton impeachment hearings with friends when you were testifying and shouted, Oh my God?I went to law school with her! I can\'t tell you how thrilled we in the field are to have an administration we can be proud of again (I came in during Bill Clinton\'s presidency, and it has been a rough eight years). As you may be learning, Foreign Service Officers are overwhelmingly liberal democrats. At my post of 20 American officers, there are only two avowed republicans (although there may be a few closet cases). We all watched the election returns together, and we cheered, cried and hugged when Mr. Obama was announced the winner. Obviously, we are also thrilled to have Hillary as our new Secretary of State. I tried to write Secretary Clinton a message when she first announced benefits for same-sex partners expressing my extreme gratitude. I have been with my partner for the last 14 years, and he has basically given up his career to follow me around the world. It has been challenging but we\'ve managed to survive. Below is my original message, which I doubt Secretary Clinton ever actually received: From: I\'m not sure whether this message will ever find its way to Secretary Clinton, but I would like to convey my deep gratitude for her courage in extending benefits to same-sex partners of Foreign Service Officers. I would also like to share how her decision has literally changed the course of my career. I had decided long ago to retire in 2014 after twenty years of service. I love my job as a Management Officer, but my partner and I had grown tired of struggling with a bureaucracy that essentially denied his existence. I had planned to lc','Stanford Law Connection Partner Benefits - A personal thank you from the fieldHi Cheryl. You may not remember me, but we were at Stanford together. I saw a statement from you on CNN.com regarding Secretary Clinton\'s fractured elbow, so I went to our global address list, and voila?there you are! You were a year or two ahead of me (I was class of 1991), but I distinctly remember being in Crim Pro with you when the inimitable Barbara Babcock talked about your \"friend\" Wynton Marsalis being stopped by the police! Congratulations on your current position. You are really doing Stanford proud?I was watching the Clinton impeachment hearings with friends when you were testifying and shouted, \"Oh my God?I went to law school with her!\" I can\'t tell you how thrilled we in the field are to have an administration we can be proud of again (I came in during Bill Clinton\'s presidency, and it has been a rough eight years). As you may be learning, Foreign Service Officers are overwhelmingly liberal democrats. At my post of 20 American officers, there are only two avowed republicans (although there may be a few closet cases). We all watched the election returns together, and we cheered, cried and hugged when Mr. Obama was announced the winner. Obviously, we are also thrilled to have Hillary as our new Secretary of State. I tried to write Secretary Clinton a message when she first announced benefits for same-sex partners expressing my extreme gratitude. I have been with my partner for the last 14 years, and he has basically given up his career to follow me around the world. It has been challenging but we\'ve managed to survive. Below is my original message, which I doubt Secretary Clinton ever actually received: From: I\'m not sure whether this message will ever find its way to Secretary Clinton, but I would like to convey my deep gratitude for her courage in extending benefits to same-sex partners of Foreign Service Officers. I would also like to share how her decision has literally changed the course of my career. I had decided long ago to retire in 2014 after twenty years of service. I love my job as a Management Officer, but my partner and I had grown tired of struggling with a bureaucracy that essentially denied his existence. I had planned to lc'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Impeachment',2,1,'3640 - C05766449.txt','Haiti: PM Concerns & Mexico Assistance Conference Mexico conference on HaitiCheryl, Meghann, Below is some intel David got on the Mexico conference David picked up from the Mexicans here. The conference\'s timing would be extremely awkward if things proceed as Guy Noel suggests: Guy reports that they have decided to go forward with: 1)October 29th Interpellation (Impeachment) of the PM 2) Oct. 31St the president will add the ratification of the new PM on the existing list of the LOWER HOUSE activities (which Guy asserts is illegal) 3) November 3rd Nomination of the new PM 4) Then the ratification of the PM You can bet that the PM will repeat all this verbatim to George Soros when she sees him today. Not sure what - if anything - that will provoke. got this information too and has a pre-scheduled meeting with Preval today. I understand he plans on raising this. We\'ll let you know what we hear. In my Tuesday lunch with Gabriel I mentioned in very clear terms our concern about any sort of turmoil in government reflecting very badly on the international community\'s efforts to tout Haiti as stable and open for investment. He said he understood. He said, I don\'t see Michelle (Pierre-Louis) going anywhere soon. He conceded that while Preval did have a majority in Parliament, he could not control all parliamentarians on all issues. We\'ll try and get in to see someone from the Senate in the coming days. This is why a call would be most useful. KM I had dinner last night with Mexican DCM Alan Romero and asked about the November 5-6 conference on Haiti sponsored by the GOM. He told me that they had originally hoped it could be a forum for a broad discussion on the','Haiti: PM Concerns & Mexico Assistance Conference Mexico conference on HaitiCheryl, Meghann, Below is some intel David got on the Mexico conference David picked up from the Mexicans here. The conference\'s timing would be extremely awkward if things proceed as Guy Noel suggests: Guy reports that \"they\" have decided to go forward with: 1)October 29th Interpellation (Impeachment) of the PM 2) Oct. 31St the president will add the ratification of the new PM on the existing list of the LOWER HOUSE activities (which Guy asserts is illegal) 3) November 3rd Nomination of the new PM 4) Then the ratification of the PM You can bet that the PM will repeat all this verbatim to George Soros when she sees him today. Not sure what - if anything - that will provoke. got this information too and has a pre-scheduled meeting with Preval today. I understand he plans on raising this. We\'ll let you know what we hear. In my Tuesday lunch with Gabriel I mentioned in very clear terms our concern about any sort of turmoil in government reflecting very badly on the international community\'s efforts to tout Haiti as stable and open for investment. He said he understood. He said, \"I don\'t see Michelle (Pierre-Louis) going anywhere soon.\" He conceded that while Preval did have a majority in Parliament, he could not control all parliamentarians on all issues. We\'ll try and get in to see someone from the Senate in the coming days. This is why a call would be most useful. KM I had dinner last night with Mexican DCM Alan Romero and asked about the November 5-6 conference on Haiti sponsored by the GOM. He told me that they had originally hoped it could be a forum for a broad discussion on the'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Impeachment_and_acquittal_of_Bill_Clinton',1,1,'1910 - C05762434.txt','Stanford Law Connection Partner Benefits - A personal thank you from the fieldHi Cheryl. You may not remember me, but we were at Stanford together. I saw a statement from you on CNN.com regarding Secretary Clinton\'s fractured elbow, so I went to our global address list, and voila?there you are! You were a year or two ahead of me (I was class of 1991), but I distinctly remember being in Crim Pro with you when the inimitable Barbara Babcock talked about your friend Wynton Marsalis being stopped by the police! Congratulations on your current position. You are really doing Stanford proud?I was watching the Clinton impeachment hearings with friends when you were testifying and shouted, Oh my God?I went to law school with her! I can\'t tell you how thrilled we in the field are to have an administration we can be proud of again (I came in during Bill Clinton\'s presidency, and it has been a rough eight years). As you may be learning, Foreign Service Officers are overwhelmingly liberal democrats. At my post of 20 American officers, there are only two avowed republicans (although there may be a few closet cases). We all watched the election returns together, and we cheered, cried and hugged when Mr. Obama was announced the winner. Obviously, we are also thrilled to have Hillary as our new Secretary of State. I tried to write Secretary Clinton a message when she first announced benefits for same-sex partners expressing my extreme gratitude. I have been with my partner for the last 14 years, and he has basically given up his career to follow me around the world. It has been challenging but we\'ve managed to survive. Below is my original message, which I doubt Secretary Clinton ever actually received: From: I\'m not sure whether this message will ever find its way to Secretary Clinton, but I would like to convey my deep gratitude for her courage in extending benefits to same-sex partners of Foreign Service Officers. I would also like to share how her decision has literally changed the course of my career. I had decided long ago to retire in 2014 after twenty years of service. I love my job as a Management Officer, but my partner and I had grown tired of struggling with a bureaucracy that essentially denied his existence. I had planned to lc','Stanford Law Connection Partner Benefits - A personal thank you from the fieldHi Cheryl. You may not remember me, but we were at Stanford together. I saw a statement from you on CNN.com regarding Secretary Clinton\'s fractured elbow, so I went to our global address list, and voila?there you are! You were a year or two ahead of me (I was class of 1991), but I distinctly remember being in Crim Pro with you when the inimitable Barbara Babcock talked about your \"friend\" Wynton Marsalis being stopped by the police! Congratulations on your current position. You are really doing Stanford proud?I was watching the Clinton impeachment hearings with friends when you were testifying and shouted, \"Oh my God?I went to law school with her!\" I can\'t tell you how thrilled we in the field are to have an administration we can be proud of again (I came in during Bill Clinton\'s presidency, and it has been a rough eight years). As you may be learning, Foreign Service Officers are overwhelmingly liberal democrats. At my post of 20 American officers, there are only two avowed republicans (although there may be a few closet cases). We all watched the election returns together, and we cheered, cried and hugged when Mr. Obama was announced the winner. Obviously, we are also thrilled to have Hillary as our new Secretary of State. I tried to write Secretary Clinton a message when she first announced benefits for same-sex partners expressing my extreme gratitude. I have been with my partner for the last 14 years, and he has basically given up his career to follow me around the world. It has been challenging but we\'ve managed to survive. Below is my original message, which I doubt Secretary Clinton ever actually received: From: I\'m not sure whether this message will ever find its way to Secretary Clinton, but I would like to convey my deep gratitude for her courage in extending benefits to same-sex partners of Foreign Service Officers. I would also like to share how her decision has literally changed the course of my career. I had decided long ago to retire in 2014 after twenty years of service. I love my job as a Management Officer, but my partner and I had grown tired of struggling with a bureaucracy that essentially denied his existence. I had planned to lc'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Imperialism',1,1,'1903 - C05762423.txt','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks. Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting God is Great, mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, \"I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks.\" Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting \"God is Great,\" mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Implementation_Force',1,1,'2394 - C05763494.txt','RE B6Huma, As I mentioned to you both before, told me in our interview a couple of weeks ago that she was now B5 only interested in two jobs, both of which are out of reach: B6 and (name in play). I tried to interest her in other things at State and USAID, but she also insists on SES status, which further limits her options given the freeze on SES positions at State. She didn\'t seem interested in at any level. She left saying that she was very disappointed that she hadn\'t gotten one of her two top preferences and that maybe she should just stay in her current job, which she loves and which gives her much more money and status than we can offer. Given her original aspirations for an Under or Assistant Secretary position, I can\'t imagine that she\'d be happy as for instance, if one were to open up. But let me know if you think she\'d be more flexible in the end. Margaret Possible slot inI?Ifor or with What are you guys thinking of for her? IN?','RE B6Huma, As I mentioned to you both before, told me in our interview a couple of weeks ago that she was now B5 only interested in two jobs, both of which are out of reach: B6 and (name in play). I tried to interest her in other things at State and USAID, but she also insists on SES status, which further limits her options given the freeze on SES positions at State. She didn\'t seem interested in at any level. She left saying that she was very disappointed that she hadn\'t gotten one of her two top preferences and that maybe she should just stay in her current job, which she loves and which gives her much more money and status than we can offer. Given her original aspirations for an Under or Assistant Secretary position, I can\'t imagine that she\'d be happy as for instance, if one were to open up. But let me know if you think she\'d be more flexible in the end. Margaret Possible slot inI?Ifor or with What are you guys thinking of for her? IN?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Improvised_explosive_device',2,1,'1730 - C05761779.txt','No Injuries in Explosion at Manhattan Starbucks(U) According to the Department of Homeland Security, New York Police Department(NYPD) believes an improvised explosive device caused the explosion, reported at 0330. NYPD evacuated 25 apartments above the Upper West Side store located at 1642 3rd Ave and East 92nd St . 10','No Injuries in Explosion at Manhattan Starbucks(U) According to the Department of Homeland Security, New York Police Department(NYPD) believes an improvised explosive device caused the explosion, reported at 0330. NYPD evacuated 25 apartments above the Upper West Side store located at 1642 3rd Ave and East 92nd St . 10'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Improvised_explosive_device',2,1,'2132 - C05762804.txt','(SBU) Failed IED near Amb. Hill convoy in TallilFyi Ambassador Hill\'s Chief of Staff Chris Klein reports at 1715 Iraq time (1015 EDT), a failed IED exploded 50 meters in front of Amb. Hill\'s convoy in Tallil. No reported injuries. Amb. Hill was en route to a meeting with provincial council chairs in Dhiciar Province at the time. Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 1LO','(SBU) Failed IED near Amb. Hill convoy in TallilFyi Ambassador Hill\'s Chief of Staff Chris Klein reports at 1715 Iraq time (1015 EDT), a failed IED exploded 50 meters in front of Amb. Hill\'s convoy in Tallil. No reported injuries. Amb. Hill was en route to a meeting with provincial council chairs in Dhiciar Province at the time. Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 1LO'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Im_Free_(Heaven_Helps_the_Man)',1,1,'1496 - C05761261.txt','ConnectingYes. Call me when you can. I\'m free until 11:30. I am meeting with Raj but should be done by 11am - can you talk then?','ConnectingYes. Call me when you can. I\'m free until 11:30. I am meeting with Raj but should be done by 11am - can you talk then?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Im_Free_(The_Rolling_Stones_song)',3,1,'1017 - C05760228.txt','Would love to talk todayMadame Secretary--Anytime after 1:30 today or anytime tomorrow morning. Tom Hi Tom-- What times would work for you today? I\'m free before 9am and after 1 until 7pm. Tomorrow I\'m free before noon. Pls let me know what works best for your schedule. Looking forward to catching up. HRC','Would love to talk todayMadame Secretary--Anytime after 1:30 today or anytime tomorrow morning. Tom Hi Tom-- What times would work for you today? I\'m free before 9am and after 1 until 7pm. Tomorrow I\'m free before noon. Pls let me know what works best for your schedule. Looking forward to catching up. HRC'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Im_Free_(The_Rolling_Stones_song)',3,1,'1237 - C05760548.txt','Could we schedule a call?Dear Tom-- I have several matters I\'d like to discuss w you this weekend and was hoping we can schedule a call. I\'m free tonight after 10 tomorrow btw 8-10am and Sunday btw 8-ham and after 10pm. Do any of those times work for you? And, by the way, I\'m still laughing about the yurt! Hillary','Could we schedule a call?Dear Tom-- I have several matters I\'d like to discuss w you this weekend and was hoping we can schedule a call. I\'m free tonight after 10; tomorrow btw 8-10am and Sunday btw 8-ham and after 10pm. Do any of those times work for you? And, by the way, I\'m still laughing about the yurt! Hillary'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Im_Free_(The_Rolling_Stones_song)',3,1,'1470 - C05761217.txt','Could we schedule a call?Madam Secretary-- Anytime tomorrow morning would be good. Tom Dear Tom-- I have several matters I\'d like to discuss w you this weekend and was hoping we can schedule a call. I\'m free tonight after 10 tomorrow btw 8-10am and Sunday btw 8-ham and after 10pm. Do any of those times work for you? And, by the way, I\'m still laughing about the yurt! Hillary','Could we schedule a call?Madam Secretary-- Anytime tomorrow morning would be good. Tom Dear Tom-- I have several matters I\'d like to discuss w you this weekend and was hoping we can schedule a call. I\'m free tonight after 10; tomorrow btw 8-10am and Sunday btw 8-ham and after 10pm. Do any of those times work for you? And, by the way, I\'m still laughing about the yurt! Hillary'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Im_Free_(The_Who_song)',2,1,'1014 - C05760225.txt','Meeting with ArturoIt sounds good to me. -who, I believe, is a superstar. What time do you want B6 to talk today? I\'m free until 9 and after 1 until 7. What works for you? I think this works but want to discuss with Julissa and Arturo ? thoughts? cdm Cheryl B5 B6','Meeting with ArturoIt sounds good to me. -who, I believe, is a superstar. What time do you want B6 to talk today? I\'m free until 9 and after 1 until 7. What works for you? I think this works but want to discuss with Julissa and Arturo ? thoughts? cdm Cheryl; B5 B6'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Im_Free_(The_Who_song)',2,1,'1295 - C05760682.txt','Re: FW: RE:Let\'s discuss asap. I\'m free until 11 this am. Fyi for discussion B5 B6 No ? unfortunately ?','Re: FW: RE:Let\'s discuss asap. I\'m free until 11 this am. Fyi for discussion B5 B6 No ? unfortunately ?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Im_Getting_Ready',1,1,'1552 - C05761355.txt','Any news?K - nothing to report except on cos retreat - interesting cony, discussion of reform agenda which I want to download to jack, polling and appearance by bho. Think I want to have messina come over to give ypu polling pres on what connects bho to people and his success and why they care about certain things. I\'m getting ready to leave Iraq but will be available later tonight if you want to talk. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Any news?K - nothing to report except on cos retreat - interesting cony, discussion of reform agenda which I want to download to jack, polling and appearance by bho. Think I want to have messina come over to give ypu polling pres on what connects bho to people and his success and why they care about certain things. I\'m getting ready to leave Iraq but will be available later tonight if you want to talk. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Im_Not_Dead',1,1,'1714 - C05761738.txt','NYUFyi in case you wanted to see raw input Thanks for the opportunity to suggest a line or two - 1. As a Yankees fan (though not as expert as Kris), and an eyewitness to the cap fiasco, I share everyone\'s sensitivity to sports references. But I\'m not dead set against trying to leverage that sensitivity in a self- deprecating, appropriately funny way. A couple thoughts along those lines: a. As you can see, I resisted the urge to wear my Yankees cap. b. (if the stage is set up near, for example, second base substitute whatever part of the field she\'s near) This is about as close as I\'m going to get to playing second base for the Yankees c. I kind of feel at home here in Yankee Stadium, because ever since January, I\'ve been playing on a team with a bunch of guys wearing pinstripes. (on the other hand, I\'m a little concerned about suggesting that the 1923 team looked the same, talked the same, and came from the same cities and towns - seems to be a little dismissive of a team that included such outsized personalities as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Also, saying Today\'s Yankees play with the strength of a global team could provoke an unintended laugh because they are playing so poorly this year, so far. Maybe safer to broaden it to all of baseball - like Major League Baseball is comprised of truly global teams. And the I don\'t care whether you bring us home a World Series seems like stretching too far for a sports metaphor, but in a way that doesn\'t really make sense in context. maybe better as I have every confidence that you will. ..You are starting your post-graduate life on a field of dreams, and you have every reason to believe that your own dreams of a better world can come true. (or something akin to that). 2. I think the speech could benefit from one clear soundbite that more succinctly captures the essence of her remarks. More of a clarion call to service, something like: ...And I hope some of you will join our ranks. But the State Department cannot go up against the great challenges of our time alone. And so my message to you today is this: be the special envoys of your ideals, using the vast communications tools at your disposal to help advance the interests of this nation and every nation. Be citizen ambassadors in the course of your personal and professional lives, helping to forge partnerships built on mutual interest in the face of global crises. By creating diplomatic social networks, you isz','NYUFyi in case you wanted to see raw input Thanks for the opportunity to suggest a line or two - 1. As a Yankees fan (though not as expert as Kris), and an eyewitness to the \"cap\" fiasco, I share everyone\'s sensitivity to sports references. But I\'m not dead set against trying to leverage that sensitivity in a self- deprecating, appropriately funny way. A couple thoughts along those lines: a. \"As you can see, I resisted the urge to wear my Yankees cap.\" b. (if the stage is set up near, for example, second base; substitute whatever part of the field she\'s near) \"This is about as close as I\'m going to get to playing second base for the Yankees\" c. \"I kind of feel at home here in Yankee Stadium, because ever since January, I\'ve been playing on a team with a bunch of guys wearing pinstripes.\" (on the other hand, I\'m a little concerned about suggesting that the 1923 team \"looked the same, talked the same, and came from the same cities and towns\" - seems to be a little dismissive of a team that included such outsized personalities as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Also, saying \"Today\'s Yankees play with the strength of a global team\" could provoke an unintended laugh because they are playing so poorly this year, so far. Maybe safer to broaden it to all of baseball - like \"Major League Baseball is comprised of truly global teams.\" And the \"I don\'t care whether you bring us home a World Series\" seems like stretching too far for a sports metaphor, but in a way that doesn\'t really make sense in context. maybe better as \"I have every confidence that you will. ..You are starting your post-graduate life on a field of dreams, and you have every reason to believe that your own dreams of a better world can come true.\" (or something akin to that). 2. I think the speech could benefit from one clear \"soundbite\" that more succinctly captures the essence of her remarks. More of a clarion call to service, something like: \"...And I hope some of you will join our ranks. But the State Department cannot go up against the great challenges of our time alone. And so my message to you today is this: be the special envoys of your ideals, using the vast communications tools at your disposal to help advance the interests of this nation and every nation. Be citizen ambassadors in the course of your personal and professional lives, helping to forge partnerships built on mutual interest in the face of global crises. By creating diplomatic social networks, you isz'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Im_Sorry_(Brenda_Lee_song)',1,1,'1567 - C05761378.txt','Gore just called saying he hasn\'t heard from you. he\'s expecting to hear from you tonite.I\'m sorry. 9 ,','Gore just called saying he hasn\'t heard from you. he\'s expecting to hear from you tonite.I\'m sorry. 9 ,'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Im_Up_(mixtape)',5,1,'1022 - C05760235.txt','REVISED Call Sheet S UNSYG UNGAWhat\'s wrong w. Diouf? I\'m up and about so call if you can. See 13/1- huma will print and provide call sheet Cheryl, We spoke with 10, EEB, and Amb. Cousin after the meeting today and came up with the following revision to S\'s call points. We decided the best language would be for the Secretary to say that if UNSYG cannot co-host, that she would welcome the participation of his representative. The important point here is that we do not want the FAO head ? Jacques Diouf ? to end-up co-hosting the UNGA event, and everyone agreed there was a danger Ban ki-Moon would suggest he do so. In the background at the bottom I included a point stressing that we do not want Diouf to co-host. Thanks, Marisa','REVISED Call Sheet S UNSYG UNGAWhat\'s wrong w. Diouf? I\'m up and about so call if you can. See 13/1- huma will print and provide call sheet Cheryl, We spoke with 10, EEB, and Amb. Cousin after the meeting today and came up with the following revision to S\'s call points. We decided the best language would be for the Secretary to say that if UNSYG cannot co-host, that she would welcome the participation of his representative. The important point here is that we do not want the FAO head ? Jacques Diouf ? to end-up co-hosting the UNGA event, and everyone agreed there was a danger Ban ki-Moon would suggest he do so. In the background at the bottom I included a point stressing that we do not want Diouf to co-host. Thanks, Marisa'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Im_Up_(mixtape)',5,1,'1108 - C05760359.txt','Interesting from LandlerAnyway this can be shared w Denis? Anything else I need to know? I\'m up for the day. Fyi to you I was just talking to Mark Landler and relayed at the behest of the IG that they wanted to be sure Mark understood that the current IG inspection of Kabul is routine and that it always includes a leadership/management survey of the boss. Mark laughed and said he understood that, because of his knowledge of the inspection that is wrapping up in my bureau. It is why he put mention of the inspection at the tail end of the story. B5 B6 PJ','Interesting from LandlerAnyway this can be shared w Denis? Anything else I need to know? I\'m up for the day. Fyi to you I was just talking to Mark Landler and relayed at the behest of the IG that they wanted to be sure Mark understood that the current IG inspection of Kabul is routine and that it always includes a leadership/management survey of the boss. Mark laughed and said he understood that, because of his knowledge of the inspection that is wrapping up in my bureau. It is why he put mention of the inspection at the tail end of the story. B5 B6 PJ'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Im_Up_(mixtape)',5,1,'1293 - C05760680.txt','A request for MondayLet\'s discuss this am. I\'m up and freer until 11. Per my prior email Cdm Erica, we are of course always ready to help. But I have to say the way in which these papers have been tasked has been, frankly, chaotic. For two Fridays in a row we were sent taskers after 9 or 10 pm with short deadlines, and fulfillment of one set of requirements has only led to another. We also note that there has not generally been an effort to distinguish among bureaus in terms of substantive responsibilities and NEA has repeatedly had to refer USUN-W to other bureaus, especially PRM and somewhat mystifyingly, 10. lam honestly not quite sure what is needed now. There is already an 10-drafted paper on Israel in the UN that I cleared Friday evening. Are you asking us to script her on that topic for her meetings? I doubt very much that Ambassador Rice\'s interlocutors will seek to draw her into a discussion of the Israeli or Palestinian economies and I can\'t think why she would raise that topic with them and what policy points we would expect her to make in the context of her visit. If you really need background papers on the two economies, we can give you them. Maura ? Your folks have been terrific (especially Oni and Tom\'s team) in working with us yesterday and today to get papers ready for the trip. We continue to scrounge up the last bits and pieces from the field and here, but we\'ve given the main briefing books to Amb. Rice who is digesting them now, and we\'ll get her add ons tomorrow. After going through things briefly with her this afternoon, there is one request that we have on the substantive front. We\'d like to get (at whatever classification level is appropriate) really two additional meaty papers for her meetings with Netanyahu and Liberman. These would supplement the material in her book. We are aware that these will be tough meetings, but we also view them as a good opportunity to also cover a lot of ground. There are a lot of issues not in the current papers that could come up: from Israel in the UN system, to Iran, to settlements, to the current Temple Mount crisis, to the Israel and Palestinian economies, to the security barrier, etc.. Tom and his team may have additional issues they\'d like her to raise as well. She\'d like to be over prepared for these meetings and realizes that the SBU format has not given your team the latitude to get that done. In these two cases could we get classified supplemental for her BCLs with lots of background, TPs, etc. Please blow off any length requirements, etc. ? longer and more comprehensive is better in this case. We know that doing these over the weekend is unreasonable. We can arrange to get these to her after she lands in Israel. Would it be possible ? on the high side ? to get these two additional pieces by COB Monday? Erica','A request for MondayLet\'s discuss this am. I\'m up and freer until 11. Per my prior email Cdm Erica, we are of course always ready to help. But I have to say the way in which these papers have been tasked has been, frankly, chaotic. For two Fridays in a row we were sent taskers after 9 or 10 pm with short deadlines, and fulfillment of one set of requirements has only led to another. We also note that there has not generally been an effort to distinguish among bureaus in terms of substantive responsibilities and NEA has repeatedly had to refer USUN-W to other bureaus, especially PRM and somewhat mystifyingly, 10. lam honestly not quite sure what is needed now. There is already an 10-drafted paper on Israel in the UN that I cleared Friday evening. Are you asking us to script her on that topic for her meetings? I doubt very much that Ambassador Rice\'s interlocutors will seek to draw her into a discussion of the Israeli or Palestinian economies and I can\'t think why she would raise that topic with them and what policy points we would expect her to make in the context of her visit. If you really need background papers on the two economies, we can give you them. Maura ? Your folks have been terrific (especially Oni and Tom\'s team) in working with us yesterday and today to get papers ready for the trip. We continue to scrounge up the last bits and pieces from the field and here, but we\'ve given the main briefing books to Amb. Rice who is digesting them now, and we\'ll get her add ons tomorrow. After going through things briefly with her this afternoon, there is one request that we have on the substantive front. We\'d like to get (at whatever classification level is appropriate) really two additional meaty papers for her meetings with Netanyahu and Liberman. These would supplement the material in her book. We are aware that these will be tough meetings, but we also view them as a good opportunity to also cover a lot of ground. There are a lot of issues not in the current papers that could come up: from Israel in the UN system, to Iran, to settlements, to the current Temple Mount crisis, to the Israel and Palestinian economies, to the security barrier, etc.. Tom and his team may have additional issues they\'d like her to raise as well. She\'d like to be over prepared for these meetings and realizes that the SBU format has not given your team the latitude to get that done. In these two cases could we get classified supplemental for her BCLs with lots of background, TPs, etc. Please blow off any length requirements, etc. ? longer and more comprehensive is better in this case. We know that doing these over the weekend is unreasonable. We can arrange to get these to her after she lands in Israel. Would it be possible ? on the high side ? to get these two additional pieces by COB Monday? Erica'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Im_Up_(mixtape)',5,1,'1302 - C05760690.txt','Can you talk?Calling now I\'m up for at least another hour.','Can you talk?Calling now I\'m up for at least another hour.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Im_Up_(mixtape)',5,1,'2797 - C05764493.txt','REVISED Call Sheet S UNSYG UNGAHave kidlets beside me so will call later Cdm What\'s wrong w. Diouf? I\'m up and about so call if you can. See 13/1- huma will print and provide call sheet Cheryl, We spoke with 10, EEB, and Amb. Cousin after the meeting today and came up with the following revision to S\'s call points. We decided the best language would be for the Secretary to say that if UNSYG cannot co-host, that she would welcome the participation of his representative. The important point here is that we do not want the FAO head - Jacques Diouf ? to end-up co-hosting the UNGA event, and everyone agreed there was a danger Ban ki-Moon would suggest he do so. In the background at the bottom I included a point stressing that we do not want Diouf to co-host. nA','REVISED Call Sheet S UNSYG UNGAHave kidlets beside me so will call later Cdm What\'s wrong w. Diouf? I\'m up and about so call if you can. See 13/1- huma will print and provide call sheet Cheryl, We spoke with 10, EEB, and Amb. Cousin after the meeting today and came up with the following revision to S\'s call points. We decided the best language would be for the Secretary to say that if UNSYG cannot co-host, that she would welcome the participation of his representative. The important point here is that we do not want the FAO head - Jacques Diouf ? to end-up co-hosting the UNGA event, and everyone agreed there was a danger Ban ki-Moon would suggest he do so. In the background at the bottom I included a point stressing that we do not want Diouf to co-host. nA'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Incrementalism',1,1,'1001 - C05760209.txt','Thanks so much for the talkDear Hillary, Spoke to the person you recommended on Friday. Sounds like he is comfortable and even surprised that Pakistanis are doing more. And maybe he will find some more ways to help, like the helicopter leasing. When I mentioned that someone deep in the ISI must be happy that Al Qaeda\'s alive, so we don\'t abandon Pakistan again, he chuckled. I talked about the vetting for intelligence. I also talked defeat strategy, and the need for something more than just deploying more forces and hoping the training for the Afghans will work. I continue to be struck by the parallels to Vietnam, and especially Johnson\'s inability to resist escalation, and his advisor\'s continued incrementalism. But I\'m encouraged by the pace of the review. Seems that there\'s sufficient time to consider this from all angles. I can imagine there are those arguing that we just need to fill the gap while we enlarge the Afghan army. That we help the Pakistanis but not press them to the point of being unpleasant. And that too much focus on Osama and al-Zawahiri raises the risk of public failure if we don\'t get them. There is much logic to this, but it has a strong tint of incrementalism. Hopefully, we can be more decisive: lean harder on the Pakistanis, provide more troops to McChrystal than his moderate risk and raise the heat on al Qaeda - then do all we can to push economic development in Afghanistan, restrain Indian meddling, and prepare to do more against Al Qaeda in Pakistan, directly if necessary. Ultimately, it seems that our best exit strategy would be to take down the top leadership of Al Qaeda in Pakistan, and then gradually draw down in Afghanistan. Wish I could do more to help All the best, Wes','Thanks so much for the talkDear Hillary, Spoke to the person you recommended on Friday. Sounds like he is comfortable and even surprised that Pakistanis are doing more. And maybe he will find some more ways to help, like the helicopter leasing. When I mentioned that someone deep in the ISI must be happy that Al Qaeda\'s alive, so we don\'t abandon Pakistan again, he chuckled. I talked about the \"vetting\" for intelligence. I also talked \"defeat strategy,\" and the need for something more than just deploying more forces and hoping the training for the Afghans will work. I continue to be struck by the parallels to Vietnam, and especially Johnson\'s inability to resist escalation, and his advisor\'s continued \"incrementalism.\" But I\'m encouraged by the pace of the review. Seems that there\'s sufficient time to consider this from all angles. I can imagine there are those arguing that we just need to fill the gap while we enlarge the Afghan army. That we help the Pakistanis but not press them to the point of being unpleasant. And that too much focus on Osama and al-Zawahiri raises the risk of public failure if we don\'t get them. There is much logic to this, but it has a strong tint of incrementalism. Hopefully, we can be more decisive: lean harder on the Pakistanis, provide more troops to McChrystal than his \"moderate risk\" and raise the heat on al Qaeda - then do all we can to push economic development in Afghanistan, restrain Indian meddling, and prepare to do more against Al Qaeda in Pakistan, directly if necessary. Ultimately, it seems that our best exit strategy would be to take down the top leadership of Al Qaeda in Pakistan, and then gradually draw down in Afghanistan. Wish I could do more to help All the best, Wes'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Independence_Day_(United_States)',4,1,'1996 - C05762598.txt','4th of July at the White HouseFyi B6 Dear Cabinet Chiefs of Staff and Schedulers: We apologize for the late notice, but we have just heard from the Social Office that they would like to invite the Cabinet tomorrow night for Fireworks at the White House. This invitation is for the Cabinet Secretary and his or her immediate family. If your Cabinet Secretary and family plan to attend, please email WAVES information including, Full Name, DOB, Social Security number and place of birth to: The Social Office asked us to provide you with the following information: Please plan to enter to White House complex through the Southeast Gate. The gates open at 7:30pm. It is fine to bring blankets and cameras. Please do not bring lawn chairs or coolers. Beverages and ice cream will be provided. Unfortunately, there is no parking. We hope you\'ll be able to join us. Sincerely, Cabinet Affairs 42','4th of July at the White HouseFyi B6 Dear Cabinet Chiefs of Staff and Schedulers: We apologize for the late notice, but we have just heard from the Social Office that they would like to invite the Cabinet tomorrow night for Fireworks at the White House. This invitation is for the Cabinet Secretary and his or her immediate family. If your Cabinet Secretary and family plan to attend, please email WAVES information including, Full Name, DOB, Social Security number and place of birth to: The Social Office asked us to provide you with the following information: Please plan to enter to White House complex through the Southeast Gate. The gates open at 7:30pm. It is fine to bring blankets and cameras. Please do not bring lawn chairs or coolers. Beverages and ice cream will be provided. Unfortunately, there is no parking. We hope you\'ll be able to join us. Sincerely, Cabinet Affairs 42'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Independence_Day_(United_States)',4,1,'2222 - C05762939.txt','BravoSee traffic from bottom up Adding Caroline Adler and others -- another brilliant win. Major impact in Manila and throughout the Philippines from the Secretary\'s recorded National Day greeting. Below is from the legendary Kristie Kenney, our Ambo. Folks: the secretary\'s video was a huge success. Thanks so much to our EAP team for getting it done and to the Manila PAS team for getting it out on a holiday. It was a terrific message. Am just leaving the Palace independence day fete (looking stiff in my filipiana) where the President grabbed me to say please thank Secretary Clinton for that wonderful message. No one has ever done that before and it really showed that the United States cares about us. Secretary Romulo stopped me and said I heard secretary Clinton\'s message over the radio this morning and it was beautiful.. Everyone from the gate guards to shopping mall vendors stopping me to say they saw/heard Secretary\'s message. People are literally thrilled and stunned that our Secretary of State would reach out in such a personal fashion. Bravo to all of you who made that happen. 75','BravoSee traffic from bottom up Adding Caroline Adler and others -- another brilliant win. Major impact in Manila and throughout the Philippines from the Secretary\'s recorded National Day greeting. Below is from the legendary Kristie Kenney, our Ambo. Folks: the secretary\'s video was a huge success. Thanks so much to our EAP team for getting it done and to the Manila PAS team for getting it out on a holiday. It was a terrific message. Am just leaving the Palace independence day fete (looking stiff in my filipiana) where the President grabbed me to say \"please thank Secretary Clinton for that wonderful message. No one has ever done that before and it really showed that the United States cares about us\". Secretary Romulo stopped me and said \"I heard secretary Clinton\'s message over the radio this morning and it was beautiful.\". Everyone from the gate guards to shopping mall vendors stopping me to say they saw/heard Secretary\'s message. People are literally thrilled and stunned that our Secretary of State would reach out in such a personal fashion. Bravo to all of you who made that happen. 75'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Independence_Day_(United_States)',4,1,'2438 - C05763739.txt','Sorry to hear re your fallAm so glad to hear frm you/Hi knew this was painful combined with logistics of being a woman--know. How streddful this must be----the other night the. Senate. Women had dinner anyway---all sent good words. And encouragement. To a woman theyb all said. Oh my imagine just getting dressed and the. Hair thing. Get your therapy. Get better. The senate is slogging along health care is starting to sag. --- some days it feels like we are doing the public option off backof envelope. Call when you can. X. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Barb--Thanks, my dear friend, for your good wishes. I am on the mend, Let\'s try again for dinner soon. Happy 4th!! All the best, Hillary Oops. When I wanted you to trip the light fantastic. I didn\'t mean that literally. Be careful. Do the therapy. Get well. Do you still want us to come. Monday. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 124','Sorry to hear re your fallAm so glad to hear frm you/Hi knew this was painful combined with logistics of being a woman--know. How streddful this must be----the other night the. Senate. Women had dinner anyway---all sent good words. And encouragement. To a woman theyb all said. Oh my imagine just getting dressed and the. Hair thing. Get your therapy. Get better. The senate is slogging along health care is starting to sag. --- some days it feels like we are doing the public option off backof envelope. Call when you can. X. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Barb--Thanks, my dear friend, for your good wishes. I am on the mend, Let\'s try again for dinner soon. Happy 4th!! All the best, Hillary Oops. When I wanted you to trip the light fantastic. I didn\'t mean that literally. Be careful. Do the therapy. Get well. Do you still want us to come. Monday. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 124'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Independence_Day_(United_States)',4,1,'2443 - C05763746.txt','RecoveryGreat you can begin PT- one of the best things in life for broken parts and aching bodies! Agree merger is a positive with good possibilities. Nice to see you named best cabinet member in Washingtonian since job is so tough and world generally conspires to make it tougher. Finally getting your whole team on board should help. Will save any issue discussion or thoughts for other than email. Keep taking care and, hopefully, the only fireworks this weekend will be in American communities. Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washin on DC 20005 * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry Wendy-- Thanks for your good wishes. 1 am finally on the mend and starting physical therapy. One word of advice--watch where you step! I was very excited by the announced merger w Sandy\'s firm which sounds like a win-win for all. I miss seeing you and hope we can remedy that soon. Happy 4th! Hope you came through the surgery well and will somehow find five minutes for recovery! Feel better soon. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management','RecoveryGreat you can begin PT- one of the best things in life for broken parts and aching bodies! Agree merger is a positive with good possibilities. Nice to see you named best cabinet member in Washingtonian since job is so tough and world generally conspires to make it tougher. Finally getting your whole team on board should help. Will save any issue discussion or thoughts for other than email. Keep taking care and, hopefully, the only fireworks this weekend will be in American communities. Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washin on DC 20005 * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry Wendy-- Thanks for your good wishes. 1 am finally on the mend and starting physical therapy. One word of advice--watch where you step! I was very excited by the announced merger w Sandy\'s firm which sounds like a win-win for all. I miss seeing you and hope we can remedy that soon. Happy 4th! Hope you came through the surgery well and will somehow find five minutes for recovery! Feel better soon. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Independent_agencies_of_the_United_States_government',1,1,'1344 - C05760764.txt','21 AmCits Seized by Somali PiratesFyi (SBU) USG agencies report Somali pirates have seized a Denmark-flagged container ship with 21 American crew members aboard. 6','21 AmCits Seized by Somali PiratesFyi (SBU) USG agencies report Somali pirates have seized a Denmark-flagged container ship with 21 American crew members aboard. 6'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Independent_Election_Commission',1,1,'2896 - C05764655.txt','(Reuters) Partial results show Karzai winning Afghan pollKABUL (Reuters) - Partial results issued September 8 for last month\'s Afghan presidential election gave incumbent Hamid Karzai 54.1 percent of the vote, the first time he has been shown with enough votes to win in a single round. The results, announced by the Independent Election Commission with 91.6 percent of polling stations tallied, gave Karzai\'s main rival Abdullah Abdullah 28.3 percent of the vote. 174','(Reuters) Partial results show Karzai winning Afghan pollKABUL (Reuters) - Partial results issued September 8 for last month\'s Afghan presidential election gave incumbent Hamid Karzai 54.1 percent of the vote, the first time he has been shown with enough votes to win in a single round. The results, announced by the Independent Election Commission with 91.6 percent of polling stations tallied, gave Karzai\'s main rival Abdullah Abdullah 28.3 percent of the vote. 174'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Independent_politician',2,1,'3263 - C05765732.txt','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Independent_politician',2,1,'3614 - C05766357.txt','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a declaration of war by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was a bit strong. Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a clear mark of hostility. Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place, Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a \"declaration of war\" by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was \"a bit strong\". Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a \"clear mark of hostility\". \"Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place,\" Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'1082 - C05760329.txt','Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Brussels (SBU) Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and BrusselsLet\'s do conf call re this w Jack and whomever else you and he decide. FYI SENSITIVE Gentlemen, Before the end of the day I will send you the latest working version of Jack\'s trip to IIAP&B. We depart here late Tuesday, Sept 1 and return Thurs, Sept 10. Rough version of places and people is: Sept 2-3 Iraq Lew, Verma, Campbell, Elisa Slotkin (NEA), possibly Paul Jones (SRAP) and/or David Robinson (PRM) Sept 4-5 India','Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Brussels (SBU) Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and BrusselsLet\'s do conf call re this w Jack and whomever else you and he decide. FYI SENSITIVE Gentlemen, Before the end of the day I will send you the latest working version of Jack\'s trip to IIAP&B. We depart here late Tuesday, Sept 1 and return Thurs, Sept 10. Rough version of places and people is: Sept 2-3 Iraq Lew, Verma, Campbell, Elisa Slotkin (NEA), possibly Paul Jones (SRAP) and/or David Robinson (PRM) Sept 4-5 India'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'1179 - C05760465.txt','EgyptGreat news. Could you have someone send me the breakdown of the votes? Thx so much. Very good outcome in Vienna: 25 votes in favor, incl all 5+1 and India. Your personal efforts were key, and thank you again. First BOG res since 2006 is not a small thing. All best, Bill 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Many thanks./ Your call gives us a good opening, and I think we\'re headed for a solid BOG vote. Happy Thanksgiving ! Bill Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/25/2024 Abu Gheit has two asks-and one big complaint--1)He wants to delay voting until Friday to give more time to round up positive votes. 2)He chairs the NAM and I told him I would inquire about the possibility of delay but that What do you advise? HRC 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1','EgyptGreat news. Could you have someone send me the breakdown of the votes? Thx so much. Very good outcome in Vienna: 25 votes in favor, incl all 5+1 and India. Your personal efforts were key, and thank you again. First BOG res since 2006 is not a small thing. All best, Bill 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Many thanks./ Your call gives us a good opening, and I think we\'re headed for a solid BOG vote. Happy Thanksgiving ! Bill Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/25/2024 Abu Gheit has two asks-and one big complaint--1)He wants to delay voting until Friday to give more time to round up positive votes. 2)He chairs the NAM and I told him I would inquire about the possibility of delay but that What do you advise? HRC 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'1180 - C05760466.txt','EgyptFyi Very good outcome in Vienna: 25 votes in favor, incl all 5+1 and India. Your personal efforts were key, and thank you again. First BOG res since 2006 is not a small thing. All best, Bill 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Many thanks/ B5 Your call gives us a good opening, and I think we\'re headed for a solid BOG vote. Happy Thanksgiving ! Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL Bill ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/25/2024 Abu Gheit has two asks-and one big complaint--1)He wants to delay voting until Friday to give more time to round up positive votes. 2)He chairs the NAM and I told him I would inquire about the possibility of delay but that What do you advise? HRC 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1','EgyptFyi Very good outcome in Vienna: 25 votes in favor, incl all 5+1 and India. Your personal efforts were key, and thank you again. First BOG res since 2006 is not a small thing. All best, Bill 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Many thanks/ B5 Your call gives us a good opening, and I think we\'re headed for a solid BOG vote. Happy Thanksgiving ! Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL Bill ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/25/2024 Abu Gheit has two asks-and one big complaint--1)He wants to delay voting until Friday to give more time to round up positive votes. 2)He chairs the NAM and I told him I would inquire about the possibility of delay but that What do you advise? HRC 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'1183 - C05760469.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'1193 - C05760490.txt','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesI just stopped at and no one was home so I\'m heading WASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down, one senior administration official said. Their energies are misdirected. At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon.','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesI just stopped at and no one was home so I\'m heading WASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. \"There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down,\" one senior administration official said. \"Their energies are misdirected.\" At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon.'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'1287 - C05760666.txt','Exciting NewsWill do. Pis contact Dave to set up a time for hm to come in to see me. Thx. Hi Hillary, you are doing an amazing job as our Secretary of State and we are all immensely proud of you. Really enjoyed your recent remarks regarding Afghanistan. Your words were spot on. Fyi, I will be in Kabul, Afghanistan from 7 thru 14 April and am being hosted by Flamed Wardak, the son of the Afghanistan Secretary of Defense. Looking forward to the visit. There is some exciting personal news that I wanted to share with you. Although it has not yet been announced, I wanted you to know that I recently interviewed with Cisco President ( John Chambers) and accepted a senior executive position ( effective 4 May ) to be the face and thought leader for Cisco in the field of Intelligent Urbanization with my focus area being on Physical Safety and Security. My wife (Faith) and I will live in Bangalore, India ( we are very excited ) and my area of responsibility will be the emerging markets of Asia, Middle East and Africa . Since I will operate from India that particular country will be a major focal point. The use of the Network to improve the quality of life of Millions of people in areas such as Education, Health Care and Security will be a major thrust of  Intelligent Urbanization. Faith and I are pumped up about our new overseas adventure and the chance to work for a world class company and a superb business leader like John Chambers. It is really a wonderful opportunity to positively impact many lives around the Globe. Hope to perhaps call on you for a few minutes before I head over to India. All the best and God Bless. Sincerely, Dave 21','Exciting NewsWill do. Pis contact Dave to set up a time for hm to come in to see me. Thx. Hi Hillary, you are doing an amazing job as our Secretary of State and we are all immensely proud of you. Really enjoyed your recent remarks regarding Afghanistan. Your words were spot on. Fyi, I will be in Kabul, Afghanistan from 7 thru 14 April and am being hosted by Flamed Wardak, the son of the Afghanistan Secretary of Defense. Looking forward to the visit. There is some exciting personal news that I wanted to share with you. Although it has not yet been announced, I wanted you to know that I recently interviewed with Cisco President ( John Chambers) and accepted a senior executive position ( effective 4 May ) to be the face and thought leader for Cisco in the field of \"Intelligent Urbanization\" with my focus area being on Physical Safety and Security. My wife (Faith) and I will live in Bangalore, India ( we are very excited ) and my area of responsibility will be the emerging markets of Asia, Middle East and Africa . Since I will operate from India that particular country will be a major focal point. The use of the Network to improve the quality of life of Millions of people in areas such as Education, Health Care and Security will be a major thrust of \" Intelligent Urbanization\". Faith and I are pumped up about our new overseas adventure and the chance to work for a world class company and a superb business leader like John Chambers. It is really a wonderful opportunity to positively impact many lives around the Globe. Hope to perhaps call on you for a few minutes before I head over to India. All the best and God Bless. Sincerely, Dave 21'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'1452 - C05761181.txt','Kazakhstan bilatGot it. On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 4:08 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Ok w me. India raised issues that this doesn\'t. Holbrooke would like to attend the Kazakhstan bilat. Bill Burns will attend, as will the ambassador and Richard Boucher. I recall that you thought it didn\'t make sense for Holbrooke to join the Menon bilat (which Burns also attended) so I wanted to check with you to see if you had views on this.','Kazakhstan bilatGot it. On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 4:08 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Ok w me. India raised issues that this doesn\'t. Holbrooke would like to attend the Kazakhstan bilat. Bill Burns will attend, as will the ambassador and Richard Boucher. I recall that you thought it didn\'t make sense for Holbrooke to join the Menon bilat (which Burns also attended) so I wanted to check with you to see if you had views on this.'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'1527 - C05761318.txt','TestimonyI agree we should add Brazil to regional anchors, but worry about lumping India in with China and Russia. Propose adding an India sentence in the Asia section. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Pis forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?','TestimonyI agree we should add Brazil to regional anchors, but worry about lumping India in with China and Russia. Propose adding an India sentence in the Asia section. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Pis forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'1647 - C05761526.txt','CQSee below. cdm CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION - FOREIGN POLICY March 30, 2009 - 5:43 p.m. Food Aid Flexibility, Overseas Investment Up for Panel Consideration By Adam Graham-Silverman, CQ Staff . The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to approve a bill Tuesday aimed at spurring a green revolution to combat global food insecurity, in part by loosening restrictions on using U.S. aid to buy food overseas. The legislation (S 384) would authorize $500 million for a new emergency food assistance fund that could be used to buy food in the affected region instead of buying it in the United States and shipping it overseas. Critics say that system costs too much, takes too long to provide aid and depresses local prices when U.S. products arrive. The bill, by panel ranking Republican Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, also would create a global food czar position at the White House and authorize $7.75 billion for agriculture research and exchange programs through fiscal 2014. We can bring America\'s dedication to science, innovation, technology and education together to lead an effort devoted to overcoming the obstacles to food security, Lugar said upon introducing the bill last month. To keep up with rising population and an expanding middle class in countries such as China and India, farmers will have to double their food output by 2050, Lugar said. At the same time, he said, the share of U.S. development spending devoted to agriculture dropped from 25 percent in 1980 to 1 percent in 2003. Anti-hunger activists support Lugar\'s effort to allow local purchase of food, but past efforts have run into farm- state interests that support requirements to buy U.S. crops. The bill would give the president discretion to use the fund to meet unexpected urgent food assistance needs. OPIC Reauthorization 38','CQSee below. cdm CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION - FOREIGN POLICY March 30, 2009 - 5:43 p.m. Food Aid Flexibility, Overseas Investment Up for Panel Consideration By Adam Graham-Silverman, CQ Staff . The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to approve a bill Tuesday aimed at spurring a \"green revolution\" to combat global food insecurity, in part by loosening restrictions on using U.S. aid to buy food overseas. The legislation (S 384) would authorize $500 million for a new emergency food assistance fund that could be used to buy food in the affected region instead of buying it in the United States and shipping it overseas. Critics say that system costs too much, takes too long to provide aid and depresses local prices when U.S. products arrive. The bill, by panel ranking Republican Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, also would create a global food \"czar\" position at the White House and authorize $7.75 billion for agriculture research and exchange programs through fiscal 2014. \"We can bring America\'s dedication to science, innovation, technology and education together to lead an effort devoted to overcoming the obstacles to food security,\" Lugar said upon introducing the bill last month. To keep up with rising population and an expanding middle class in countries such as China and India, farmers will have to double their food output by 2050, Lugar said. At the same time, he said, the share of U.S. development spending devoted to agriculture dropped from 25 percent in 1980 to 1 percent in 2003. Anti-hunger activists support Lugar\'s effort to allow local purchase of food, but past efforts have run into farm- state interests that support requirements to buy U.S. crops. The bill would give the president discretion to use the fund to meet \"unexpected urgent food assistance needs.\" OPIC Reauthorization 38'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'1866 - C05762326.txt','QuestionsStrobe--I would love the name of the young man. Just send to me and I will circulate. Will you be coming to our India lunch tomorrow? H also, I\'ve got great young guy (30ish) to suggest for the assistant position if you\'re interested in someone of huge promise and total dedication and immense intelligence again, don\'t know whether to do this one with you directly or with jake or Cheryl Are you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Strobe-- I\'ve seen wice running and walking in front of my house, once ?A and sent greetings to you. EB6 As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary','QuestionsStrobe--I would love the name of the young man. Just send to me and I will circulate. Will you be coming to our India lunch tomorrow? H also, I\'ve got great young guy (30ish) to suggest for the assistant position if you\'re interested in someone of huge promise and total dedication and immense intelligence again, don\'t know whether to do this one with you directly or with jake or Cheryl Are you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Strobe-- I\'ve seen wice running and walking in front of my house, once ?A and sent greetings to you. EB6 As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'1867 - C05762328.txt','QuestionsThanks, Hillary. I\'m attaching the CV of and have also sent it to Jake. I\'d have loved to attend the B6 India lunch, but I\'ve got a long-standing working lunch with the Managing Global Insecurity project at Brookings that Carlos Pascual set up and has been leading. Tom Pickering, Tim Wirth, Chet Crocker, Esther Brimmer, and various other such will be there, and I can\'t pull out (my office had passed this word to yours). I\'m so pleased you\'re going to India. It was your trip to the region, with Chelsea, in 95 that established the momentum for Bill\'s. I\'ll always remember you talk (with slide show) at State after you returned. I\'ll send you tomorrow my book Engaging India now that you\'re re- engaging them. Hard work ahead of on non-pro, as you know. Hope to see you before long. I\'m taking to Italy B6 and Turkey for two weeks next Saturday. Warmest regards, Strobe Strobe--I would love the name of the young man. Just send to me and I will circulate. Will you be coming to our India lunch tomorrow? H also, I\'ve got great young guy (30ish) to suggest for the assistant position if you\'re interested in someone of huge promise and total dedication and immense intelligence again, don\'t know whether to do this one with you directly or with jake or Cheryl Are you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Just arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Cheryl or Jake on that one. & dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- I\'ve seen twice running and walking in front of my house, once \\A/ and sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary','QuestionsThanks, Hillary. I\'m attaching the CV of and have also sent it to Jake. I\'d have loved to attend the B6 India lunch, but I\'ve got a long-standing working lunch with the \"Managing Global Insecurity\" project at Brookings that Carlos Pascual set up and has been leading. Tom Pickering, Tim Wirth, Chet Crocker, Esther Brimmer, and various other such will be there, and I can\'t pull out (my office had passed this word to yours). I\'m so pleased you\'re going to India. It was your trip to the region, with Chelsea, in 95 that established the momentum for Bill\'s. I\'ll always remember you talk (with slide show) at State after you returned. I\'ll send you tomorrow my book \"Engaging India\" now that you\'re re- engaging them. Hard work ahead of on non-pro, as you know. Hope to see you before long. I\'m taking to Italy B6 and Turkey for two weeks next Saturday. Warmest regards, Strobe Strobe--I would love the name of the young man. Just send to me and I will circulate. Will you be coming to our India lunch tomorrow? H also, I\'ve got great young guy (30ish) to suggest for the assistant position if you\'re interested in someone of huge promise and total dedication and immense intelligence again, don\'t know whether to do this one with you directly or with jake or Cheryl Are you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Just arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Cheryl or Jake on that one. & dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- I\'ve seen twice running and walking in front of my house, once \\A/ and sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'1891 - C05762379.txt','NotesI\'m droppoing off briefing book for tomorrow And latest draft of India speech. There\'s a note from dennis ross. B6 128','NotesI\'m droppoing off briefing book for tomorrow And latest draft of India speech. There\'s a note from dennis ross. B6 128'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'2036 - C05762668.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/7/098:00 am BREAKFAST FOR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING 9:15 am INDIA STRATEGY James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 10:00 am PHONE CALL w/HENRY KISSINGER 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR THREE 11:05 am Treaty Room 11:15 am PRIVATE MEETING w/DAVE STONE 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm POLICY LUNCHEON 2:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm MEETING ONUS/CHINA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office *Kurt Campbell, P.J. Crowley, Cheryl Mills, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Hums Abedin, Jake Sullivan and Derek Chollet 3:15 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ MARK HYMAN 3:45 pm Secretary\'s Office Tbd DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence Tbd ARRIVE Private Residence 7:00 pm PHONE CALL w/JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER NAKASONE Secretary\'s Residence ### 103','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/7/098:00 am BREAKFAST FOR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING 9:15 am INDIA STRATEGY James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 10:00 am PHONE CALL w/HENRY KISSINGER 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR THREE 11:05 am Treaty Room 11:15 am PRIVATE MEETING w/DAVE STONE 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm POLICY LUNCHEON 2:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm MEETING ONUS/CHINA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office *Kurt Campbell, P.J. Crowley, Cheryl Mills, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Hums Abedin, Jake Sullivan and Derek Chollet 3:15 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ MARK HYMAN 3:45 pm Secretary\'s Office Tbd DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence Tbd ARRIVE Private Residence 7:00 pm PHONE CALL w/JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER NAKASONE Secretary\'s Residence ### 103'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'2141 - C05762814.txt','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911 this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said we told the scholars not to rush this project. I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, have you collected the material? He said yes. I asked, external sources? He','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering; there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years; Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out; if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself; its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that; then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms; Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911; this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said \"we told the scholars not to rush this project\". I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, \"have you collected the material?\" He said yes. I asked, \"external sources?\" He'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'2376 - C05763423.txt','THANK YOU!Strobe--I really appreciate your help on the speech, along w all of your advice. I just finished reading Engaging India which is a marvelous read and sober reminder of how hard this work is. You may have heard me plug it yesterday at CFR! So, thanks my friend, Hillary','THANK YOU!Strobe--I really appreciate your help on the speech, along w all of your advice. I just finished reading \"Engaging India\" which is a marvelous read and sober reminder of how hard this work is. You may have heard me plug it yesterday at CFR! So, thanks my friend, Hillary'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'2409 - C05763584.txt','Guidance PleaseCheryl Hope to discuss this with you further Regards pat I have not had occasion to spaek with him and owe him a call. There is not a ske c slot slated for india so I will give him a call. Thanks Cdm (Pat - see b/I) Cheryl: B5 I am told the White House Liaison Office handles all the clearances and vetting connected with Schedule C appointments, including contacting references. But before passing all this to them, I wanted to be sure you were aware of this proposed one-year appointment and comfortable with it. B6 Many thanks! Bob 114','Guidance PleaseCheryl Hope to discuss this with you further Regards pat I have not had occasion to spaek with him and owe him a call. There is not a ske c slot slated for india so I will give him a call. Thanks Cdm (Pat - see b/I) Cheryl: B5 I am told the White House Liaison Office handles all the clearances and vetting connected with Schedule C appointments, including contacting references. But before passing all this to them, I wanted to be sure you were aware of this proposed one-year appointment and comfortable with it. B6 Many thanks! Bob 114'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'2462 - C05763789.txt','Thank you!!Thanks so much. Safe travels in India and Thailand. I\'ll be getting the China S+ED ready! Derek---Thank you for all of your help and leadership on the speech and the policies it embodies. It is a delight working w you. All the best, Hillary 254','Thank you!!Thanks so much. Safe travels in India and Thailand. I\'ll be getting the China S+ED ready! Derek---Thank you for all of your help and leadership on the speech and the policies it embodies. It is a delight working w you. All the best, Hillary 254'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'2463 - C05763790.txt','Speech/Middle EastHRC: Back this morning from Asia. Congratulations on the speech. I think it came out great. And the reaction I have heard today has been very positive. Let raise an idea about how you could present the arrangement on settlements that you are seeking with Israel as I understand it, i.e. a moratorium coupled with allowances to complete a number of housing units. There are two ways: 1. To describe it as an agreement, explaining why the US has accepted an Israeli completion of a handful of units whose construction already has begun. This raises some concerns. It would represent U.S. legitimization of some (however small) Israeli activity in the West Bank and it would trigger Arab and Palestinian complaints that we had compromised, sowing doubts about our effectiveness. 2. The alternative would be for the administration to say: a. We have come a very long way, as Israel has made unprecedented commitments to the U.S. in terms of a settlements freeze. This is a very welcome development. b. We did not achieve all that we had hoped as Israel intends to complete a number of housing units. We have differences with the Israeli government on this matter which we have expressed to them.. ?c. That said, we are convinced that substantial progress has been made that warrants an immediate resumption of peace talks as well as Arab steps toward Israel that will help promote a two-state solution. This latter option retains our credibility, does not compromise our oft-stated position and allows us to move forward. Of course, I am around if you want to discuss. Good luck in India. They are very excited about your visit. Sandy','Speech/Middle EastHRC: Back this morning from Asia. Congratulations on the speech. I think it came out great. And the reaction I have heard today has been very positive. Let raise an idea about how you could present the arrangement on settlements that you are seeking with Israel as I understand it, i.e. a moratorium coupled with allowances to complete a number of housing units. There are two ways: 1. To describe it as an agreement, explaining why the US has accepted an Israeli completion of a handful of units whose construction already has begun. This raises some concerns. It would represent U.S. legitimization of some (however small) Israeli activity in the West Bank and it would trigger Arab and Palestinian complaints that we had compromised, sowing doubts about our effectiveness. 2. The alternative would be for the administration to say: a. We have come a very long way, as Israel has made unprecedented commitments to the U.S. in terms of a settlements freeze. This is a very welcome development. b. We did not achieve all that we had hoped as Israel intends to complete a number of housing units. We have differences with the Israeli government on this matter which we have expressed to them.. ?c. That said, we are convinced that substantial progress has been made that warrants an immediate resumption of peace talks as well as Arab steps toward Israel that will help promote a two-state solution. This latter option retains our credibility, does not compromise our oft-stated position and allows us to move forward. Of course, I am around if you want to discuss. Good luck in India. They are very excited about your visit. Sandy'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'2466 - C05763800.txt','from today\'s Financial Times....Financial Times FT.com FT .com FINANCIAL \'11114ES COMMENT Clinton can deliver a tough message to India By Strobe Talbott Published: July 16 2009 20:06 When Hillary Clinton arrives in India on Friday, the US secretary of state will no doubt strike the upbeat tone that befits relations between the world\'s two largest democracies. But she is expected also to engage her hosts candidly on two issues that have been contentious in the past and may be in future: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. In both areas, President Barack Obama\'s positions are radically different from his predecessor\'s. Unlike George W. Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265','from today\'s Financial Times....Financial Times FT.com FT .com FINANCIAL \'11114ES COMMENT Clinton can deliver a tough message to India By Strobe Talbott Published: July 16 2009 20:06 When Hillary Clinton arrives in India on Friday, the US secretary of state will no doubt strike the upbeat tone that befits relations between the world\'s two largest democracies. But she is expected also to engage her hosts candidly on two issues that have been contentious in the past and may be in future: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. In both areas, President Barack Obama\'s positions are radically different from his predecessor\'s. Unlike George W. Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'2476 - C05763813.txt','Follow-upRemind me to discuss this with you. Rich -- I thought the admonitions S gave to Ellen Tauscher about how we need a serious Hill strategy plan re Start and CTBT and that such a plan must necessarily inform the actual negotiating work that Rose does could have been applied word for word to climate. I am going to raise this with her on the India trip. I\'ll tell her we\'ve met and that we\'re meeting again soon. But I am also going to make clear that I may need to bring in a completely dedicated high-level person to do this. I just have a very hard time figuring out how you guys, with all you\'re up against, can do this yourselves. 77S','Follow-upRemind me to discuss this with you. Rich -- I thought the admonitions S gave to Ellen Tauscher about how we need a serious Hill strategy plan re Start and CTBT and that such a plan must necessarily inform the actual negotiating work that Rose does could have been applied word for word to climate. I am going to raise this with her on the India trip. I\'ll tell her we\'ve met and that we\'re meeting again soon. But I am also going to make clear that I may need to bring in a completely dedicated high-level person to do this. I just have a very hard time figuring out how you guys, with all you\'re up against, can do this yourselves. 77S'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'2478 - C05763817.txt','(AP) Mumbai gunman says he\'s ready for gallowsMumbai gunman says he\'s ready for gallows MUMBAI (AP) - The lone surviving gunman in the Mumbai attacks said he is ready to go to the gallows and wants no mercy from the court for his role in one of India\'s worst terrorist acts which left 166 people dead. Whatever I have done, I have done in this world. It would be better to be punished in this world. It would be better than God\'s punishment. That\'s why I have pleaded guilty, Ajmal Kasab, a Pakistani, told the court. Rafael Diaz Operations Specialist State Department Operations Center 5/ES-0 (202)647-1512 777','(AP) Mumbai gunman says he\'s ready for gallowsMumbai gunman says he\'s ready for gallows MUMBAI (AP) - The lone surviving gunman in the Mumbai attacks said he is ready to go to the gallows and wants no mercy from the court for his role in one of India\'s worst terrorist acts which left 166 people dead. \"Whatever I have done, I have done in this world. It would be better to be punished in this world. It would be better than God\'s punishment. That\'s why I have pleaded guilty,\" Ajmal Kasab, a Pakistani, told the court. Rafael Diaz Operations Specialist State Department Operations Center 5/ES-0 (202)647-1512 777'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'2480 - C05763819.txt','connecting in AugustHillary, having followed your India visit closely?and, of course, the follow-up coverage on issues you covered there?I\'ve got a couple of thoughts, one in particular re India-Pakistan, that I\'d like to discuss with you at your convenience (if there is such a thing) in August. I\'ll be back in DC from Aspen on August 7 and here through Labor Day if there\'s any chance of connecting. Strobe Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036','connecting in AugustHillary, having followed your India visit closely?and, of course, the follow-up coverage on issues you covered there?I\'ve got a couple of thoughts, one in particular re India-Pakistan, that I\'d like to discuss with you at your convenience (if there is such a thing) in August. I\'ll be back in DC from Aspen on August 7 and here through Labor Day if there\'s any chance of connecting. Strobe Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'2485 - C05763825.txt','Follow-upI can dO a meeting on Saturday am if that works or Sunday am. Which is better for you? Ok. Let\'s discuss this and my list over the weekend. Can we set time for meeting? Remind me to discuss this with you. Rich -- I thought the admonitions S gave to Ellen Tauscher about how we need a serious Hill strategy plan re Start and CTBT and that such a plan must necessarily inform the actual negotiating work that Rose does could have been applied word for word to climate. I am going to raise this with her on the India trip. I\'ll tell her we\'ve met and that we\'re meeting again soon. But I am also going to make clear that I may need to bring in a completely dedicated high-level person to do this. I just have a very hard time figuring out how you guys, with all you\'re up against, can do this yourselves.','Follow-upI can dO a meeting on Saturday am if that works or Sunday am. Which is better for you? Ok. Let\'s discuss this and my \"list\" over the weekend. Can we set time for meeting? Remind me to discuss this with you. Rich -- I thought the admonitions S gave to Ellen Tauscher about how we need a serious Hill strategy plan re Start and CTBT and that such a plan must necessarily inform the actual negotiating work that Rose does could have been applied word for word to climate. I am going to raise this with her on the India trip. I\'ll tell her we\'ve met and that we\'re meeting again soon. But I am also going to make clear that I may need to bring in a completely dedicated high-level person to do this. I just have a very hard time figuring out how you guys, with all you\'re up against, can do this yourselves.'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'2517 - C05763932.txt','Thank YouFyi Hi Huma ! It was great to see you in Delhi . I just wanted to say  thank you  for helping me attend a couple of very special events in India where Hillary spoke. She was as amazing as ever and the Indian people are still buzzing over her visit. It was a definite home run. Please let me know if I can ever be helpful to you since I live and work in India and will spend lots of time traveling around the country particularly in rural areas . Take care and all the best. Sincerely, Dave','Thank YouFyi Hi Huma ! It was great to see you in Delhi . I just wanted to say \" thank you \" for helping me attend a couple of very special events in India where Hillary spoke. She was as amazing as ever and the Indian people are still buzzing over her visit. It was a definite home run. Please let me know if I can ever be helpful to you since I live and work in India and will spend lots of time traveling around the country particularly in rural areas . Take care and all the best. Sincerely, Dave'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'2563 - C05764035.txt','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design;'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'2693 - C05764270.txt','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaStrobe--This is wonderful news and such a fitting memorial to Booke.. Also. I would like to talk w you about your ideas of what I can/should be doing. Could I call in the next few days? What times are best for you? H Friends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Intl Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.org/eng/Issues-and-Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. <http://www.awid.org/eng> The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description:','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaStrobe--This is wonderful news and such a fitting memorial to Booke.. Also. I would like to talk w you about your ideas of what I can/should be doing. Could I call in the next few days? What times are best for you? H Friends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Intl Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.org/eng/Issues-and-Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. <http://www.awid.org/eng> The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description:'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'2697 - C05764282.txt','Ensuring Energy TransitionsH RC: FYI. This is my point. cdm Hi Cheryl, Thanks for your email. I am on a plane now ? headed back from Istambul. I have not has any time to address this. But I will certainly work on it shortly. And in fact am meeting with David this week to do so. But I also think it is essential to take into account the concerns of the Hill. In Jose\'s hearings and mine, the committee quite explicitly and directly said they expected us to play significant roles in energy. David should certainly have the lead role, as the secretary has said and as the legislation clearly spells out, but we also need to figure out how we can work together. And I am sure that can be done amicably under david\'s overall leadership in this area. But H should be consulted and talk to the SFRC before any changes are made to avoid any surprises and be sure they understand what is being done. And, of course, I want to be sure we bring in Jose on any discussions, since he has important interests in this. Regards, Bob Bob: I hope you are settling in ? looking forward to finding a moment to connect with you. I particularly want to make sure we follow-up on energy in your title and making sure lines are clear in that arena to avoid any dropped balls or missed opportunities. I wanted to flag one matter now because the Secretary has asked David Goldwyn during her look-ahead meeting regarding energy, to move forward on several energy security priorities ? including engaging with key producers like Brazil, Mexico, Angola and Nigeria as well as addressing energy security concerns with consumers like China and India. Given that E/EEB previously had the lead on energy matters before we had an International Energy Coordinator, I want to make sure you and he are properly and smoothly transitioning matters to him.','Ensuring Energy TransitionsH RC: FYI. This is my point. cdm Hi Cheryl, Thanks for your email. I am on a plane now ? headed back from Istambul. I have not has any time to address this. But I will certainly work on it shortly. And in fact am meeting with David this week to do so. But I also think it is essential to take into account the concerns of the Hill. In Jose\'s hearings and mine, the committee quite explicitly and directly said they expected us to play significant roles in energy. David should certainly have the lead role, as the secretary has said and as the legislation clearly spells out, but we also need to figure out how we can work together. And I am sure that can be done amicably under david\'s overall leadership in this area. But H should be consulted and talk to the SFRC before any changes are made to avoid any surprises and be sure they understand what is being done. And, of course, I want to be sure we bring in Jose on any discussions, since he has important interests in this. Regards, Bob Bob: I hope you are settling in ? looking forward to finding a moment to connect with you. I particularly want to make sure we follow-up on energy in your title and making sure lines are clear in that arena to avoid any dropped balls or missed opportunities. I wanted to flag one matter now because the Secretary has asked David Goldwyn during her look-ahead meeting regarding energy, to move forward on several energy security priorities ? including engaging with key producers like Brazil, Mexico, Angola and Nigeria as well as addressing energy security concerns with consumers like China and India. Given that E/EEB previously had the lead on energy matters before we had an International Energy Coordinator, I want to make sure you and he are properly and smoothly transitioning matters to him.'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'3031 - C05764905.txt','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesWASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down, one senior administration official said. Their energies are misdirected. At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon. 323','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesWASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. \"There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down,\" one senior administration official said. \"Their energies are misdirected.\" At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon. 323'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'3219 - C05765650.txt','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred smart power foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as ridiculous, a nightmare, and frustrating beyond words. $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred \"smart power\" foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as \"ridiculous,\" \"a nightmare,\" and \"frustrating beyond words.\" $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'3302 - C05765810.txt','Washington Post Article on PakistanHuma ? The Secretary asked to see a copy of this article from yesterday\'s Washington Post. Would you pass it to her? Thanks. U.S. offers new role for Pakistan A BROADER PARTNERSHIP Importance of country to Afghan effort recognized By Karen DeYoung Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, November 30, 2009 President Obama has offered Pakistan an expanded strategic partnership, including additional military and economic cooperation, while warning with unusual bluntness that its use of insurgent groups to pursue policy goals cannot continue. The offer, including an effort to help reduce tensions between Pakistan and India, was contained in a two-page letter delivered to President Asif Ali Zardari this month by Obama national security adviser James L. Jones. It was accompanied by assurances from Jones that the United States will increase its military and civilian efforts in Afghanistan and that it plans no early withdrawal. Obama\'s speech Tuesday night at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., will address primarily the Afghanistan aspects of the strategy. But despite the public and political attention focused on the number of new troops, Pakistan has been the hot core of the months-long strategy review. The long-term consequences of failure there, the review concluded, far outweigh those in Afghanistan. We can\'t succeed without Pakistan, a senior administration official involved in the White House review said. You have to differentiate between public statements and reality. There is nobody who is under any illusions about this. This official and others, all of whom spoke about the closely held details of the new strategy on the condition of anonymity, emphasized that without changing the nature of U.S.-Pakistan relations in a new direction, you\'re not going to win in Afghanistan, as one put it. And if you don\'t win in Afghanistan, then Pakistan will automatically be imperiled, and that will make Afghanistan look like child\'s play.','Washington Post Article on PakistanHuma ? The Secretary asked to see a copy of this article from yesterday\'s Washington Post. Would you pass it to her? Thanks. U.S. offers new role for Pakistan A BROADER PARTNERSHIP Importance of country to Afghan effort recognized By Karen DeYoung Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, November 30, 2009 President Obama has offered Pakistan an expanded strategic partnership, including additional military and economic cooperation, while warning with unusual bluntness that its use of insurgent groups to pursue policy goals \"cannot continue.\" The offer, including an effort to help reduce tensions between Pakistan and India, was contained in a two-page letter delivered to President Asif Ali Zardari this month by Obama national security adviser James L. Jones. It was accompanied by assurances from Jones that the United States will increase its military and civilian efforts in Afghanistan and that it plans no early withdrawal. Obama\'s speech Tuesday night at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., will address primarily the Afghanistan aspects of the strategy. But despite the public and political attention focused on the number of new troops, Pakistan has been the hot core of the months-long strategy review. The long-term consequences of failure there, the review concluded, far outweigh those in Afghanistan. \"We can\'t succeed without Pakistan,\" a senior administration official involved in the White House review said. \"You have to differentiate between public statements and reality. There is nobody who is under any illusions about this.\" This official and others, all of whom spoke about the closely held details of the new strategy on the condition of anonymity, emphasized that without \"changing the nature of U.S.-Pakistan relations in a new direction, you\'re not going to win in Afghanistan,\" as one put it. \"And if you don\'t win in Afghanistan, then Pakistan will automatically be imperiled, and that will make Afghanistan look like child\'s play.\"'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'3663 - C05766503.txt','EgyptWill do. Egy, Turkey, Brazil and S Af all abstained. Egy at least made strong EOV. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/25/2015 Great news. Could you have someone send me the breakdown of the votes? Thx so much. Very good outcome in Vienna: 25 votes in favor, incl all 5+1 and India. Your personal efforts were key, and thank you again. First BOG res since 2006 is not a small thing. All best, Bill 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Many thanks. B5 Abu Gheit has two asks-and one big complaint-1)He wants to delay voting until Friday to give more time to round up positive votes. 2)He chairs the NAM and I told him I would inquire about the possibility of delay but that What do you advise? HRC 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1','EgyptWill do. Egy, Turkey, Brazil and S Af all abstained. Egy at least made strong EOV. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/25/2015 Great news. Could you have someone send me the breakdown of the votes? Thx so much. Very good outcome in Vienna: 25 votes in favor, incl all 5+1 and India. Your personal efforts were key, and thank you again. First BOG res since 2006 is not a small thing. All best, Bill 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Many thanks. B5 Abu Gheit has two asks-and one big complaint-1)He wants to delay voting until Friday to give more time to round up positive votes. 2)He chairs the NAM and I told him I would inquire about the possibility of delay but that What do you advise? HRC 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'3665 - C05766506.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'India',33,1,'3669 - C05766517.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Indiana',2,1,'1647 - C05761526.txt','CQSee below. cdm CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION - FOREIGN POLICY March 30, 2009 - 5:43 p.m. Food Aid Flexibility, Overseas Investment Up for Panel Consideration By Adam Graham-Silverman, CQ Staff . The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to approve a bill Tuesday aimed at spurring a green revolution to combat global food insecurity, in part by loosening restrictions on using U.S. aid to buy food overseas. The legislation (S 384) would authorize $500 million for a new emergency food assistance fund that could be used to buy food in the affected region instead of buying it in the United States and shipping it overseas. Critics say that system costs too much, takes too long to provide aid and depresses local prices when U.S. products arrive. The bill, by panel ranking Republican Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, also would create a global food czar position at the White House and authorize $7.75 billion for agriculture research and exchange programs through fiscal 2014. We can bring America\'s dedication to science, innovation, technology and education together to lead an effort devoted to overcoming the obstacles to food security, Lugar said upon introducing the bill last month. To keep up with rising population and an expanding middle class in countries such as China and India, farmers will have to double their food output by 2050, Lugar said. At the same time, he said, the share of U.S. development spending devoted to agriculture dropped from 25 percent in 1980 to 1 percent in 2003. Anti-hunger activists support Lugar\'s effort to allow local purchase of food, but past efforts have run into farm- state interests that support requirements to buy U.S. crops. The bill would give the president discretion to use the fund to meet unexpected urgent food assistance needs. OPIC Reauthorization 38','CQSee below. cdm CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION - FOREIGN POLICY March 30, 2009 - 5:43 p.m. Food Aid Flexibility, Overseas Investment Up for Panel Consideration By Adam Graham-Silverman, CQ Staff . The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to approve a bill Tuesday aimed at spurring a \"green revolution\" to combat global food insecurity, in part by loosening restrictions on using U.S. aid to buy food overseas. The legislation (S 384) would authorize $500 million for a new emergency food assistance fund that could be used to buy food in the affected region instead of buying it in the United States and shipping it overseas. Critics say that system costs too much, takes too long to provide aid and depresses local prices when U.S. products arrive. The bill, by panel ranking Republican Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, also would create a global food \"czar\" position at the White House and authorize $7.75 billion for agriculture research and exchange programs through fiscal 2014. \"We can bring America\'s dedication to science, innovation, technology and education together to lead an effort devoted to overcoming the obstacles to food security,\" Lugar said upon introducing the bill last month. To keep up with rising population and an expanding middle class in countries such as China and India, farmers will have to double their food output by 2050, Lugar said. At the same time, he said, the share of U.S. development spending devoted to agriculture dropped from 25 percent in 1980 to 1 percent in 2003. Anti-hunger activists support Lugar\'s effort to allow local purchase of food, but past efforts have run into farm- state interests that support requirements to buy U.S. crops. The bill would give the president discretion to use the fund to meet \"unexpected urgent food assistance needs.\" OPIC Reauthorization 38'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Indiana',2,1,'1907 - C05762429.txt','NYTNot great Not horrible Can\'t get a sense of where in the paper this will be Trying to figure out why my comment\'s not in, I will fix  Mills, Cheryl D B6 ?IWNIO/NO?????????. ? ???????mo pick for Protocol Post Corrects Failure to File Taxes in 2 Years By ALISON LEIGH COWAN The New York Times June 19,2009 President Obama\'s choice as chief of protocol for the State Department, a position that carries the status of an ambassadorship, did not file tax returns for 2005 and 2006, errors she corrected last November. The nominee, Capricia Penavic Marshall, has placed blame for the problem on the Postal Service and on miscommunication between her husband and their accountant. Ms. Marshall, who was a social secretary in the Clinton White House, notified the Obama administration about the late filings before she was nominated on May 14. She has since provided written answers to questions about the matter from Senator Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, the top Republican on the Foreign Relations Committee, which will hold a hearing on the appointment next Wednesday. The post requires Senate confirmation. Tax issues have bedeviled several high-level Obama appointees and cost the administration at least two of its picks. in','NYTNot great Not horrible Can\'t get a sense of where in the paper this will be Trying to figure out why my comment\'s not in, I will fix ; Mills, Cheryl D B6 ?IWNIO/NO?????????. ? ???????mo pick for Protocol Post Corrects Failure to File Taxes in 2 Years By ALISON LEIGH COWAN The New York Times June 19,2009 President Obama\'s choice as chief of protocol for the State Department, a position that carries the status of an ambassadorship, did not file tax returns for 2005 and 2006, errors she corrected last November. The nominee, Capricia Penavic Marshall, has placed blame for the problem on the Postal Service and on miscommunication between her husband and their accountant. Ms. Marshall, who was a social secretary in the Clinton White House, notified the Obama administration about the late filings before she was nominated on May 14. She has since provided written answers to questions about the matter from Senator Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, the top Republican on the Foreign Relations Committee, which will hold a hearing on the appointment next Wednesday. The post requires Senate confirmation. Tax issues have bedeviled several high-level Obama appointees and cost the administration at least two of its picks. in'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Indian_independence_movement',1,1,'2103 - C05762766.txt','Mini Schedule 5/29/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am PHONE CALL w/INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER KRISHNA 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:45 am PHONE CALL w/INDIAN CONGRESS PARTY PRESIDENT 9:55 am GANDHI Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:45 am ARRIVE White House 11:00 am POTUS ANNOUNCEMENT ON CYBER SECURITY 11:30 am East Room 11:30 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 63','Mini Schedule 5/29/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am PHONE CALL w/INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER KRISHNA 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:45 am PHONE CALL w/INDIAN CONGRESS PARTY PRESIDENT 9:55 am GANDHI Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:45 am ARRIVE White House 11:00 am POTUS ANNOUNCEMENT ON CYBER SECURITY 11:30 am East Room 11:30 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 63'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Indian_National_Congress',1,1,'1695 - C05761680.txt','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsLong time politico, was close to rajiv ghandi. III send his bio to oscar to print for you. On election calls, SCA is recommending calls to Congress Party head Sonia Ghandi, outgoing FM Mukherjee, and incoming FM Krishna. We also have a call sheet for Prime Minister Singh in case you want to call. Please let me know if u want to do these calls tomorrow. What do we know about him? Fyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mukherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio.','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsLong time politico, was close to rajiv ghandi. III send his bio to oscar to print for you. On election calls, SCA is recommending calls to Congress Party head Sonia Ghandi, outgoing FM Mukherjee, and incoming FM Krishna. We also have a call sheet for Prime Minister Singh in case you want to call. Please let me know if u want to do these calls tomorrow. What do we know about him? Fyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mukherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Indian_rupee',24,1,'1058 - C05760291.txt','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Indian_rupee',24,1,'1060 - C05760293.txt','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Same as Isabelle?just hands. III ask. What time? Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according \' to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Same as Isabelle?just hands. III ask. What time? Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according \' to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Indian_rupee',24,1,'1150 - C05760414.txt','Coordinated Baghdad Explosions Kill 90 (SBU)Have you left yet? (SBU) The death toll continues to rise in bombing\'s that injured 130 more, media report. Embassy Baghdad is unaware of any American citizens killed or injured in the four confirmed blasts, and affirms all Mission personnel are accounted for. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Coordinated Baghdad Explosions Kill 90 (SBU)Have you left yet? (SBU) The death toll continues to rise in bombing\'s that injured 130 more, media report. Embassy Baghdad is unaware of any American citizens killed or injured in the four confirmed blasts, and affirms all Mission personnel are accounted for. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Indian_rupee',24,1,'1152 - C05760416.txt','Coordinated Baghdad Explosions Kill 90 (SBU)No--pis go today. I told her that! was sorry I couldn\'t be there but want you both to go ahead today and just call/email to tell me what\'s happening lam headed to airport but Have you left yet? (SBU) The death toll continues to rise in bombings that injured 130 more, media report. Embassy Baghdad is unaware of any American citizens killed or injured in the four confirmed blasts, and affirms all Mission personnel are accounted for. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Coordinated Baghdad Explosions Kill 90 (SBU)No--pis go today. I told her that! was sorry I couldn\'t be there but want you both to go ahead today and just call/email to tell me what\'s happening lam headed to airport but Have you left yet? (SBU) The death toll continues to rise in bombings that injured 130 more, media report. Embassy Baghdad is unaware of any American citizens killed or injured in the four confirmed blasts, and affirms all Mission personnel are accounted for. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Indian_rupee',24,1,'1173 - C05760448.txt','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)(U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)(U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Indian_rupee',24,1,'1876 - C05762345.txt','Russia vetoes U.N. Observer Mission(SBU) Media report Russia vetoed the Western-backed resolution to extend the U.N. observer mission in Georgia. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, SIES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 111','Russia vetoes U.N. Observer Mission(SBU) Media report Russia vetoed the Western-backed resolution to extend the U.N. observer mission in Georgia. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, SIES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 111'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Indian_rupee',24,1,'1915 - C05762440.txt','New York Times Journalist David Rohde Escapes from Taliban (SBU)(SBU) Embassy Kabul reports Mr. Rohde is at the Toschi Scout Base in North Waziristan, Pakistan. Post adds the Pakistani military will deploy three helicopters to retrieve Mr. Rohde, and his eventual destination will be Dubai via Islamabad. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 23','New York Times Journalist David Rohde Escapes from Taliban (SBU)(SBU) Embassy Kabul reports Mr. Rohde is at the Toschi Scout Base in North Waziristan, Pakistan. Post adds the Pakistani military will deploy three helicopters to retrieve Mr. Rohde, and his eventual destination will be Dubai via Islamabad. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 23'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Indian_rupee',24,1,'1948 - C05762529.txt','DPRK launches two short-range missiles (U)(U) Yonhap news agency reports North Korea test-fired two short-range missiles. The Operations Center will provide additional updates as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 9','DPRK launches two short-range missiles (U)(U) Yonhap news agency reports North Korea test-fired two short-range missiles. The Operations Center will provide additional updates as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 9'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Indian_rupee',24,1,'1955 - C05762542.txt','DPRK fires third short-range missile(U) Media report the DPRK fired a third short-range missile from Sinsang-ri, near the eastern port of Wonsan. The first two launches were reported to be KN-01 surface-ship missiles. There is no information regarding the type of the third missile. All three reportedly flew roughly 60 miles before detonating. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 12','DPRK fires third short-range missile(U) Media report the DPRK fired a third short-range missile from Sinsang-ri, near the eastern port of Wonsan. The first two launches were reported to be KN-01 surface-ship missiles. There is no information regarding the type of the third missile. All three reportedly flew roughly 60 miles before detonating. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 12'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Indian_rupee',24,1,'1962 - C05762552.txt','DPRK launches fourth missile(U) ROK media, citing officials in Seoul, are reporting a fourth missile launch. No further details are available at this time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, II, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 17','DPRK launches fourth missile(U) ROK media, citing officials in Seoul, are reporting a fourth missile launch. No further details are available at this time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, II, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 17'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Indian_rupee',24,1,'1976 - C05762572.txt','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown Prince(SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 29','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown Prince(SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 29'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Indian_rupee',24,1,'1978 - C05762574.txt','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceIsn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it. I personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 30','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceIsn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it. I personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 30'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Indian_rupee',24,1,'1979 - C05762575.txt','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceWell he\'s very young, only 15. Rumor is hes smart, quiet, bookish. Like his father. What is interesting is that the reason abdullah gave from removing his brother 5 years ago is that he thought the weight of being crown prince restricted his life, education and travel. I suspect the reason he\'s done this is so his son can be properly groomed from now to inherit the thrown. Life will change dramatically for him. What\'s Hussein like? Isn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it.1 personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, NS), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 32','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceWell he\'s very young, only 15. Rumor is hes smart, quiet, bookish. Like his father. What is interesting is that the reason abdullah gave from removing his brother 5 years ago is that he thought the weight of being crown prince restricted his life, education and travel. I suspect the reason he\'s done this is so his son can be properly groomed from now to inherit the thrown. Life will change dramatically for him. What\'s Hussein like? Isn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it.1 personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, NS), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 32'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Indian_rupee',24,1,'1995 - C05762595.txt','IAEA Amano acclamation completed (SBU)Will reach out and see if he can do it at noon. (SBU) According to UN VIE, new IAEA Director General Amano\'s acclamation is completed. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. Al','IAEA Amano acclamation completed (SBU)Will reach out and see if he can do it at noon. (SBU) According to UN VIE, new IAEA Director General Amano\'s acclamation is completed. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. Al'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Indian_rupee',24,1,'1997 - C05762599.txt','Honduras Supreme Court Rejects OAS(SBU) Media report the Honduras Supreme Court rejected an OAS ultimatum to reinstate President Zelaya. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 41','Honduras Supreme Court Rejects OAS(SBU) Media report the Honduras Supreme Court rejected an OAS ultimatum to reinstate President Zelaya. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 41'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Indian_rupee',24,1,'1998 - C05762602.txt','North Korea Missiles were fired into Sea of Japan (SBU)(SBU) Further to the 2048 EDT Watch Alert, media report the two missiles were fired from a base near Wonsan into the Sea of Japan, and appear to be Scud missiles with an estimated range of 500 km (310 miles). Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 45','North Korea Missiles were fired into Sea of Japan (SBU)(SBU) Further to the 2048 EDT Watch Alert, media report the two missiles were fired from a base near Wonsan into the Sea of Japan, and appear to be Scud missiles with an estimated range of 500 km (310 miles). Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 45'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Indian_rupee',24,1,'2007 - C05762618.txt','North Korea fires third missile (SBU)(SBU) Media report North Korea fired a third short-range missile off its east coast into the Sea of Japan. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 4','North Korea fires third missile (SBU)(SBU) Media report North Korea fired a third short-range missile off its east coast into the Sea of Japan. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 4;'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Indian_rupee',24,1,'2048 - C05762690.txt','Cambodia Returns 20 Uighurs to ChinaFyi (SBU) The Cambodian Ministry of Interior confirmed 20 Uighurs departed on a charter flight to China at 0915 EST / 2115 local, according to Embassy Phnom Penh. The whereabouts of two other Uighurs who had previously fled are unknown. Post adds the two are carrying letters of protection from the UNHCR. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Cambodia Returns 20 Uighurs to ChinaFyi (SBU) The Cambodian Ministry of Interior confirmed 20 Uighurs departed on a charter flight to China at 0915 EST / 2115 local, according to Embassy Phnom Penh. The whereabouts of two other Uighurs who had previously fled are unknown. Post adds the two are carrying letters of protection from the UNHCR. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Indian_rupee',24,1,'2070 - C05762720.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Indian_rupee',24,1,'2072 - C05762722.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)I have to go back and there will be some meetings I will still have and I have a lot of work to drop off. I also am supposed to meet w the POTUS and go to the WH dinner, both of which I believe will happen. Do you still want to go back? Many building people will stay home. (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)I have to go back and there will be some meetings I will still have and I have a lot of work to drop off. I also am supposed to meet w the POTUS and go to the WH dinner, both of which I believe will happen. Do you still want to go back? Many building people will stay home. (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Indian_rupee',24,1,'2073 - C05762723.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Indian_rupee',24,1,'2074 - C05762724.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)Will the WH dinner still happen? Ok great I agree I have to go back and there will be some meetings I will still have and I have a lot of work to drop off. I also am supposed to meet w the POTUS and go to the WH dinner, both of which I believe will happen. Do you still want to go back? Many building people will stay home. (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, WES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)Will the WH dinner still happen? Ok great I agree I have to go back and there will be some meetings I will still have and I have a lot of work to drop off. I also am supposed to meet w the POTUS and go to the WH dinner, both of which I believe will happen. Do you still want to go back? Many building people will stay home. (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, WES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Indian_rupee',24,1,'2077 - C05762728.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 M Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)Also I have meeting w POTUS and WH dinner and need to work w Jake on our year end summary report and much else. Will check with each What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 M Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)Also I have meeting w POTUS and WH dinner and need to work w Jake on our year end summary report and much else. Will check with each What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Indian_rupee',24,1,'2665 - C05764216.txt','6.5 Earthquake strikes the Philippines (U)(U) (U) The earthquake struck the southern island of Mindanao at 0658 EDT, media report. Embassy Manila reports there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The Operations Center will provide additional details as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','6.5 Earthquake strikes the Philippines (U)(U) (U) The earthquake struck the southern island of Mindanao at 0658 EDT, media report. Embassy Manila reports there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The Operations Center will provide additional details as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Indictment',1,2,'2319 - C05763139.txt','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a campaign of persecution against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found a basis of evidence against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was no basis for the police recommendation and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a \"campaign of persecution\" against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found \"a basis of evidence\" against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was \"no basis for the police recommendation\" and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Individual_mandate',2,1,'1580 - C05761408.txt','In case you missed thisThis was on Paul Krugman\'s blog yesterday. I, for one, enjoyed it. Hope you\'re very well Hillary. May 19, 2009, 7:35 am Ahem Politico: Health care could soon go the way of the automobile, with users having no choice but to buy insurance coverage. Within four years, every American could be required to own health insurance or pay their way through tax penalties. The odds of such a sea change rose last week when chief Democratic and Republican Senate negotiators on a health care bill acknowledged that many on the Finance Committee considered the so-called individual mandate essential to lower insurance costs for those who already have coverage. President Barack Obama didn\'t embrace the individual mandate during the campaign, which means he would essentially start from scratch in terms of selling the idea to voters. The mandate was a central policy difference with Hillary Clinton, who argued that a mandate was the only way to achieve universal coverage. Obama disagreed, saying enough people would purchase insurance voluntarily if the costs could be brought down. Progressive policy experts widely agreed that Obama\'s plan would have left out about 15 million people. Clinton, with an assist from New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, regularly assailed Obama for his no-mandate position. Actually, I don\'t care who gets credit, as long as we actually get universal health care.','In case you missed thisThis was on Paul Krugman\'s blog yesterday. I, for one, enjoyed it. Hope you\'re very well Hillary. May 19, 2009, 7:35 am Ahem Politico: Health care could soon go the way of the automobile, with users having no choice but to buy insurance coverage. Within four years, every American could be required to own health insurance or pay their way through tax penalties. The odds of such a sea change rose last week when chief Democratic and Republican Senate negotiators on a health care bill acknowledged that many on the Finance Committee considered the so-called individual mandate essential to lower insurance costs for those who already have coverage. President Barack Obama didn\'t embrace the individual mandate during the campaign, which means he would essentially start from scratch in terms of selling the idea to voters. The mandate was a central policy difference with Hillary Clinton, who argued that a mandate was the only way to achieve universal coverage. Obama disagreed, saying enough people would purchase insurance voluntarily if the costs could be brought down. Progressive policy experts widely agreed that Obama\'s plan would have left out about 15 million people. Clinton, with an assist from New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, regularly assailed Obama for his no-mandate position. Actually, I don\'t care who gets credit, as long as we actually get universal health care.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Individual_mandate',2,1,'1745 - C05761807.txt','last email on this subjectSorry to flood your email, but I couldn\'t resist sending this to you from Ben Smith A year later, Hillary wins A year ago today, the final set of primaries made official the foregone conclusion that Barack Obama had won the primary, and Hillary Clinton lost it. There\'s far too much going on today to dwell on an anniversary, but it does seem worth noting one particular piece of news in its light: On the central health care policy debate of the Democratic Primary -- which was, to be fair, conducted within a fairly narrow frame -- Obama appears to have conceded today to a Senate plan likely to more closely resemble Clinton\'s. In a dense, careful letter to Ted Kennedy and Max Baucus, Obama offered his principles for a health care plan and conceded on a central point: He is now open to an individual mandate, which he campaigned against, and which is now being talked about by Senators of both parties with the buzzword shared responsibility. Obama still backs a hardship waiver for people unable to afford the mandate -- which is consistent with the core of his objection to the mandate. But what he cast as a principled difference of approach -- was the problem merely that people couldn\'t afford insurance? or something more? -- seems to have been conceded. Here\'s the relevant paragraph: I understand the Committees are moving towards a principle of shared responsibility -- making every American responsible for having health insurance coverage, and asking that employers share in the cost. I share the goal of ending lapses and gaps in coverage that make us less healthy and drive up everyone\'s costs, and I am open to your ideas on shared responsibility. But I believe if we are going to make people responsible for owning health insurance, we must make health care affordable. If we do end up with a system where people are responsible for their own insurance, we need to provide a hardship waiver to exempt Americans who cannot afford it. In addition, while I believe that employers have a responsibility to support health insurance for their employees, small businesses face a number of special challenges in affording health benefits and should be exempted. B6 B6 By Ben Smith 07:51 PM','last email on this subjectSorry to flood your email, but I couldn\'t resist sending this to you from Ben Smith A year later, Hillary wins A year ago today, the final set of primaries made official the foregone conclusion that Barack Obama had won the primary, and Hillary Clinton lost it. There\'s far too much going on today to dwell on an anniversary, but it does seem worth noting one particular piece of news in its light: On the central health care policy debate of the Democratic Primary -- which was, to be fair, conducted within a fairly narrow frame -- Obama appears to have conceded today to a Senate plan likely to more closely resemble Clinton\'s. In a dense, careful letter to Ted Kennedy and Max Baucus, Obama offered his principles for a health care plan and conceded on a central point: He is now open to an individual mandate, which he campaigned against, and which is now being talked about by Senators of both parties with the buzzword \"shared responsibility.\" Obama still backs a \"hardship waiver\" for people unable to afford the mandate -- which is consistent with the core of his objection to the mandate. But what he cast as a principled difference of approach -- was the problem merely that people couldn\'t afford insurance? or something more? -- seems to have been conceded. Here\'s the relevant paragraph: I understand the Committees are moving towards a principle of shared responsibility -- making every American responsible for having health insurance coverage, and asking that employers share in the cost. I share the goal of ending lapses and gaps in coverage that make us less healthy and drive up everyone\'s costs, and I am open to your ideas on shared responsibility. But I believe if we are going to make people responsible for owning health insurance, we must make health care affordable. If we do end up with a system where people are responsible for their own insurance, we need to provide a hardship waiver to exempt Americans who cannot afford it. In addition, while I believe that employers have a responsibility to support health insurance for their employees, small businesses face a number of special challenges in affording health benefits and should be exempted. B6 B6 By Ben Smith 07:51 PM'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Indonesia',13,1,'1822 - C05762050.txt','Calls tomorrowWant to give you an update on the calls you requested. The ones confirmed are: - Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo confirmed for 900am. No translator needed. - Thai FM Kasit confirmed for right after. No translator needed. Waiting on indonesia. I left u call sheet and bios on your desk before I left. Ops will call the house.','Calls tomorrowWant to give you an update on the calls you requested. The ones confirmed are: - Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo confirmed for 900am. No translator needed. - Thai FM Kasit confirmed for right after. No translator needed. Waiting on indonesia. I left u call sheet and bios on your desk before I left. Ops will call the house.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Indonesia',13,1,'1823 - C05762065.txt','All 3 calls confirmedAll speak english. Ops will connect. In order are: - 9am: Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo. - 9:15am: Indonesian FM Wirajuda. - 9:30am: Thai FM Kasit 12','All 3 calls confirmedAll speak english. Ops will connect. In order are: - 9am: Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo. - 9:15am: Indonesian FM Wirajuda. - 9:30am: Thai FM Kasit 12'),(10.51819330678231,5.259096653391155,2500,'Indonesia',13,2,'1827 - C05762143.txt','All 3 calls confirmedNo additional call sheets for them. You have the bios for them which have their names and pronounciation. Will I get info/names for Philipines and Indonesia? All speak english. Ops will connect. In order are: -9am: Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo. -9:15am: Indonesian FM Wirajuda. - 9:30am: Thai FM Kasit 3','All 3 calls confirmedNo additional call sheets for them. You have the bios for them which have their names and pronounciation. Will I get info/names for Philipines and Indonesia? All speak english. Ops will connect. In order are: -9am: Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo. -9:15am: Indonesian FM Wirajuda. - 9:30am: Thai FM Kasit 3'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Indonesia',13,1,'1829 - C05762162.txt','Are you still hereI sent call sheet for indonesia for marina to give you. I called house and got vm I came to ny last night Have a few things for you Or already in NY? Pls call me when you can. Thx.','Are you still hereI sent call sheet for indonesia for marina to give you. I called house and got vm I came to ny last night Have a few things for you Or already in NY? Pls call me when you can. Thx.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Indonesia',13,1,'2369 - C05763378.txt','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a re-charging program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S. number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board; welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level; the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day; we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a \"re-charging\" program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S.; number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students; today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Indonesia',13,1,'2664 - C05764214.txt','CallsOk. Does Eikenberry need to be secure? Eikenberry has asked if u can talk at 9am? Then philippines 9:45 and indonesia immediately after. Ok?','CallsOk. Does Eikenberry need to be secure? Eikenberry has asked if u can talk at 9am? Then philippines 9:45 and indonesia immediately after. Ok?'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Indonesia',13,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Indonesia',13,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Indonesia',13,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Indonesia',13,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Indonesia',13,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Indonesia',13,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(10.51819330678231,5.259096653391155,2500,'Indonesia',13,2,'369 - C05758526.txt','All 3 calls confirmedWill I get info/names for Philipines and Indonesia? All speak english. Ops will connect. In order are: - 9am: Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo. - 9:15am: Indonesian FM Wirajuda. - 9:30am: Thai FM Kasit','All 3 calls confirmedWill I get info/names for Philipines and Indonesia? All speak english. Ops will connect. In order are: - 9am: Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo. - 9:15am: Indonesian FM Wirajuda. - 9:30am: Thai FM Kasit'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Indra_Nooyi',2,1,'2983 - C05764825.txt','World Food Prize - Chair and CEO of PepsiCo and Sec. VilsackFYI Keynote lunch speaker was Indra Nooyi, the chair and ceo of Pepsi Co. She noted that this event is growing in both size and importance every year. Attendence at the lunch alone was over 950 people including Secretary Vilsack and ministers from many countries. She specifically complemented Secretary Clinton\'s role in the Sept 26 UN event. Nooyi used much of her address challenging the private sector to do their part in carrying out the strategy unveiled in New York. Secretary Vilsack gave a very powerful address that focused on our efforts feed hungry children and the need to do more. He refered to working with Secretary Clinton or to under Secretary Clinton\'s leadership at least 3 times. It was very well done. Bill','World Food Prize - Chair and CEO of PepsiCo and Sec. VilsackFYI Keynote lunch speaker was Indra Nooyi, the chair and ceo of Pepsi Co. She noted that this event is growing in both size and importance every year. Attendence at the lunch alone was over 950 people including Secretary Vilsack and ministers from many countries. She specifically complemented Secretary Clinton\'s role in the Sept 26 UN event. Nooyi used much of her address challenging the private sector to do their part in carrying out the strategy unveiled in New York. Secretary Vilsack gave a very powerful address that focused on our efforts feed hungry children and the need to do more. He refered to working with Secretary Clinton or to \"under Secretary Clinton\'s leadership\" at least 3 times. It was very well done. Bill'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Indra_Nooyi',2,1,'2986 - C05764828.txt','World Food Prize - Chair and CEO of PepsiCo and Sec. VilsackVilsack told a powerful story about going to a school feeding program while he was in kenya in august for agoa. At lunch time, he spooned usg donated porrage into the kids red cups. After lunch he asked the kids what their favorate part of school was. He expected to hear recess or maybe reading. Instead every single child responded with lunch - because it is the only meal I get everyday. Vilsack was glad for what we were doing, but the event made him realize how much more there is to do. Bill Thanks - keep the updates coming! Keynote lunch speaker was Indra Nooyi, the chair and ceo of Pepsi Co. She noted that this event is growing in both size and importance every year. Attendence at the lunch alone was over 950 people including Secretary Vilsack and ministers from many countries. She specifically complemented Secretary Clinton\'s role in the Sept 26 UN event. Nooyi used much of her address challenging the private sector to do their part in carrying out the strategy unveiled in New York. Secretary Vilsack gave a very powerful address that focused on our efforts feed hungry children and the need to do more. He refered to working with Secretary Clinton or to under Secretary Clinton\'s leadership at least 3 times. It was very well done. Bill','World Food Prize - Chair and CEO of PepsiCo and Sec. VilsackVilsack told a powerful story about going to a school feeding program while he was in kenya in august for agoa. At lunch time, he spooned usg donated porrage into the kids red cups. After lunch he asked the kids what their favorate part of school was. He expected to hear \"recess\" or maybe reading. Instead every single child responded with \"lunch - because it is the only meal I get everyday\". Vilsack was glad for what we were doing, but the event made him realize how much more there is to do. Bill Thanks - keep the updates coming! Keynote lunch speaker was Indra Nooyi, the chair and ceo of Pepsi Co. She noted that this event is growing in both size and importance every year. Attendence at the lunch alone was over 950 people including Secretary Vilsack and ministers from many countries. She specifically complemented Secretary Clinton\'s role in the Sept 26 UN event. Nooyi used much of her address challenging the private sector to do their part in carrying out the strategy unveiled in New York. Secretary Vilsack gave a very powerful address that focused on our efforts feed hungry children and the need to do more. He refered to working with Secretary Clinton or to \"under Secretary Clinton\'s leadership\" at least 3 times. It was very well done. Bill'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Indra_Sistemas',1,1,'3530 - C05766194.txt','Great speech by Hilary!See below-Pepsi would like to show the video at company meetings over the next couple of weeks including their internal global hunger meeting next week in Delhi-and at the start of their session on hunger the week after in Thailand. Please see below Indra join\'s Secr Clinton in Des Moines at the WFP and as part of gearing up our troops hoped we might use the inspiring video! Derek Anyway we can get the video that she used? Want to use it as we start our internal global hunger meet next week in Delhi-and if CGI agreed also at the start of our session on hunger the week after in Thailand. D','Great speech by Hilary!See below-Pepsi would like to show the video at company meetings over the next couple of weeks including their internal global hunger meeting next week in Delhi-and at the start of their session on hunger the week after in Thailand. Please see below Indra join\'s Secr Clinton in Des Moines at the WFP and as part of gearing up our troops hoped we might use the inspiring video! Derek Anyway we can get the video that she used? Want to use it as we start our internal global hunger meet next week in Delhi-and if CGI agreed also at the start of our session on hunger the week after in Thailand. D'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Induced_seismicity',2,1,'1702 - C05761705.txt','(VON HAP) North Korea: Nuclear Test (YONHAP) North Korea: Nuclear TestImportance: High This is still being reported, we have no confirmation. N. Korea appears to have conducted nuclear test: source SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has detected an artificial earthquake in North Korea, suggesting the communist state went ahead with its threat to conduct a nuclear test, a source here said Monday. It was felt shortly before 10:00, the source said, declining to be named and adding that the magnitude was estimated at 4.5. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 PicGriffillastate.gov 4','(VON HAP) North Korea: Nuclear Test (YONHAP) North Korea: Nuclear TestImportance: High This is still being reported, we have no confirmation. N. Korea appears to have conducted nuclear test: source SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has detected an \"artificial earthquake\" in North Korea, suggesting the communist state went ahead with its threat to conduct a nuclear test, a source here said Monday. \"It was felt shortly before 10:00,\" the source said, declining to be named and adding that the magnitude was estimated at 4.5. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 PicGriffillastate.gov 4'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Induced_seismicity',2,1,'1706 - C05761714.txt','(AP) North Korea: Nuclear Test (YONHAP) North Korea: Nuclear Test(AP) North Korea says it has successfully conducted an underground nuclear test. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTL@state.gov Importance: High N. Korea appears to have conducted nuclear test: source SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has detected an artificial earthquake in North Korea, suggesting the communist state went ahead with its threat to conduct a nuclear test, a source here said Monday. It was felt shortly before 10:00, the source said, declining to be named and adding that the magnitude was estimated at 4.5. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTLOstate.gov','(AP) North Korea: Nuclear Test (YONHAP) North Korea: Nuclear Test(AP) North Korea says it has successfully conducted an underground nuclear test. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTL@state.gov Importance: High N. Korea appears to have conducted nuclear test: source SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has detected an \"artificial earthquake\" in North Korea, suggesting the communist state went ahead with its threat to conduct a nuclear test, a source here said Monday. \"It was felt shortly before 10:00,\" the source said, declining to be named and adding that the magnitude was estimated at 4.5. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTLOstate.gov'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Inez_McCormack',1,1,'1190 - C05760483.txt','Letter for Hillary from Tina BrownPls print. I am so sorry we didn\'t touch base today. I had a quick conversation with I am forwarding the letter from Tina Brown because I think this will be fabulous opportunity for you to showcase your ideas and also your long history of advocating on behalf of women around the world. As always, I defer to your and your staff\'s realities and judgment but did want you to know I am involved and hope you can make it. If not, I love you anyway! Let me what might work for us to chat. I described the possibilities to both in Rhinebeck. Hope you are well. As always, Jill December 10, 2009 Dear Madame Secretary, I am following up on the letter I sent to you on November 8, 2009 at the suggestion of Melanne Verveer. On March 12th and 13th, in New York City, 300 influential women from diverse countries and cultures will come together to illuminate the circumstances of their lives and to explore the still unfulfilled promise of women around the world. Women in the World: Stories and Solutions, will be hosted by The Daily Beast, the United Nations Foundation, Vital Voices Global Partnership, and Diane von Furstenberg (and sponsored by Hewlett Packard who will bring their most creative digital support). We are delighted to announce that for our opening night on Friday, March 12, at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, we have an extraordinary event planned. The legendary Broadway director Julie Taymor has agreed to direct the Vital Voices play Seven, featuring acclaimed film and stage actresses. At the conclusion of this performance, we will host a panel conversation featuring their real-life counterparts: Hafsat Abiola, Farida Azizi, Anabella De Leon, Inez McCormack, Mukhtar Mai, Mu Sochua, and Marina Pisklakova-Parker.','Letter for Hillary from Tina BrownPls print. I am so sorry we didn\'t touch base today. I had a quick conversation with I am forwarding the letter from Tina Brown because I think this will be fabulous opportunity for you to showcase your ideas and also your long history of advocating on behalf of women around the world. As always, I defer to your and your staff\'s realities and judgment but did want you to know I am involved and hope you can make it. If not, I love you anyway! Let me what might work for us to chat. I described the possibilities to both in Rhinebeck. Hope you are well. As always, Jill December 10, 2009 Dear Madame Secretary, I am following up on the letter I sent to you on November 8, 2009 at the suggestion of Melanne Verveer. On March 12th and 13th, in New York City, 300 influential women from diverse countries and cultures will come together to illuminate the circumstances of their lives and to explore the still unfulfilled promise of women around the world. \"Women in the World: Stories and Solutions,\" will be hosted by The Daily Beast, the United Nations Foundation, Vital Voices Global Partnership, and Diane von Furstenberg (and sponsored by Hewlett Packard who will bring their most creative digital support). We are delighted to announce that for our opening night on Friday, March 12, at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, we have an extraordinary event planned. The legendary Broadway director Julie Taymor has agreed to direct the Vital Voices play Seven, featuring acclaimed film and stage actresses. At the conclusion of this performance, we will host a panel conversation featuring their real-life counterparts: Hafsat Abiola, Farida Azizi, Anabella De Leon, Inez McCormack, Mukhtar Mai, Mu Sochua, and Marina Pisklakova-Parker.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Inflation',1,1,'2362 - C05763323.txt','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities, the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. \"The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities,\" the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Influenza_A_virus_subtype_H1N1',4,1,'1911 - C05762435.txt','Request from CherylFYI Thanks Stu! Copying Huma and Cheryl. Nora, Just to close the loop, I did meet w/ Jeffrey Romoff and his team on Wed afternoon. They gave a very impressive into on what the University Medical Center of Pittsburgh (UPMC) is doing in Southern Italy. They are already getting a lot of political support from our Emb in Rome and are grateful for it. I gave them some practical suggestions on other levers in the USG that they could pull (TDA, OPIC, Commerce Advocacy Center). They want the Secretary will make some positive reference to Berlusconi in Italy this summer of their interest in working the GOI to build a lab/production facility for developing vaccines for H1N1 and other infectious diseases. They also note the coincidence of the G20 mtng in Pittsburgh later this summer. I made no commitment. But I do believe this is a genuinely positive program and our Emb agrees. I did pass their materials to David Thorne and urged him to be in touch. He said he would engage, once/if he is confirmed. Stu I believe the UPMC\'s goal is to have some help with the Italians in achieving funding for a project in PA. But all the background I know is below in my first email. Thanks Nora. I\'m now in touch w/ Leslie and we\'ll work something out for this week, at Mr. Romoff\'s convenience. Do you have any insight into his objectives for the mtng? That sounds great. Thanks to you both. Stu- I\'ll connect you with Leslie McCombs, who is handling this. Nora: Given my travel schedule (and Stu\'s greater expertise on this), I have asked acting PDAS Stu Jones to handle this. Thanks. Hi Phil. How are you? The Secretary is hoping you can schedule a meeting with the President of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is working on a project with the Italians and is seeking some guidance. I included some background below. Please let me know if you are available for a meeting and I\'ll connect you with them. Thanks! ? UPMC\'s Relationship with Italy: UPMC has a long and successful track record in Italy. More than a decade ago, UPMC entered into a public- private partnership in Italy, and in collaboration with the region of Sicily and two existing hospitals, established a major transplant and specialty care hospital. The construction of the 18','Request from CherylFYI Thanks Stu! Copying Huma and Cheryl. Nora, Just to close the loop, I did meet w/ Jeffrey Romoff and his team on Wed afternoon. They gave a very impressive into on what the University Medical Center of Pittsburgh (UPMC) is doing in Southern Italy. They are already getting a lot of political support from our Emb in Rome and are grateful for it. I gave them some practical suggestions on other levers in the USG that they could pull (TDA, OPIC, Commerce Advocacy Center). They want the Secretary will make some positive reference to Berlusconi in Italy this summer of their interest in working the GOI to build a lab/production facility for developing vaccines for H1N1 and other infectious diseases. They also note the coincidence of the G20 mtng in Pittsburgh later this summer. I made no commitment. But I do believe this is a genuinely positive program and our Emb agrees. I did pass their materials to David Thorne and urged him to be in touch. He said he would engage, once/if he is confirmed. Stu I believe the UPMC\'s goal is to have some help with the Italians in achieving funding for a project in PA. But all the background I know is below in my first email. Thanks Nora. I\'m now in touch w/ Leslie and we\'ll work something out for this week, at Mr. Romoff\'s convenience. Do you have any insight into his objectives for the mtng? That sounds great. Thanks to you both. Stu- I\'ll connect you with Leslie McCombs, who is handling this. Nora: Given my travel schedule (and Stu\'s greater expertise on this), I have asked acting PDAS Stu Jones to handle this. Thanks. Hi Phil. How are you? The Secretary is hoping you can schedule a meeting with the President of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is working on a project with the Italians and is seeking some guidance. I included some background below. Please let me know if you are available for a meeting and I\'ll connect you with them. Thanks! ? UPMC\'s Relationship with Italy: UPMC has a long and successful track record in Italy. More than a decade ago, UPMC entered into a public- private partnership in Italy, and in collaboration with the region of Sicily and two existing hospitals, established a major transplant and specialty care hospital. The construction of the 18'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Influenza_A_virus_subtype_H1N1',4,1,'2828 - C05764544.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Influenza_A_virus_subtype_H1N1',4,1,'2831 - C05764547.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Influenza_A_virus_subtype_H1N1',4,1,'2894 - C05764653.txt','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\'  Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing, he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period, he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. \"Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\' \" Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. \"Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing,\" he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. \"What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period,\" he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Infor',1,1,'1434 - C05761152.txt','Maura Pally infoI also need infor for Maura.','Maura Pally infoI also need infor for Maura.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Infoshop',1,1,'2075 - C05762726.txt','call fell off more to discuss UK govt infoShop Dell\'s full line of Laptops now starting at $349!','call fell off; more to discuss UK govt infoShop Dell\'s full line of Laptops now starting at $349!'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Infrastructure',2,1,'1375 - C05760827.txt','Director of the Office of Overseas Building Operations (OBO)OBO is a critical element in the. Department\'s infrastructure arsenal as it rents, maintains, and/or constructs all of the Department\'s real estate assets overseas, valued in the billions of dollars. From 2001 through 2007 it went through a very difficult time Since then OBO has been run well, and its basic morale restored, by a retired Foreign Service: Officer who had previously been its Deputy Director and who I brought out of retirement temporarily.','Director of the Office of Overseas Building Operations (OBO)OBO is a critical element in the. Department\'s infrastructure arsenal as it rents, maintains, and/or constructs all of the Department\'s real estate assets overseas, valued in the billions of dollars. From 2001 through 2007 it went through a very difficult time Since then OBO has been run well, and its basic morale restored, by a retired Foreign Service: Officer who had previously been its Deputy Director and who I brought out of retirement temporarily.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Infrastructure',2,1,'2962 - C05764780.txt','Reuters: Obama set to unveil plan on global food securityFYI-- Obama set to unveil plan on global food security Christopher Doering, Reuters Date: 9/22/09 (c) 2009 Reuters The Obama administration will unveil its long-awaited global food security plan during the next few days with the United States expected to focus on helping farmers in poor countries feed themselves through better productivity, research and infrastructure. Leaders of the G8 countries pledged $20 billion in July to impoverished farmers to tackle chronic hunger. Instead of counting on food donations,','Reuters: Obama set to unveil plan on global food securityFYI-- Obama set to unveil plan on global food security Christopher Doering, Reuters Date: 9/22/09 (c) 2009 Reuters The Obama administration will unveil its long-awaited global food security plan during the next few days with the United States expected to focus on helping farmers in poor countries feed themselves through better productivity, research and infrastructure. Leaders of the G8 countries pledged $20 billion in July to impoverished farmers to tackle chronic hunger. Instead of counting on food donations,'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Ingolf_Wiegert',2,1,'231 - C05739830.txt','ScheduleMS, please find below tomorrow\'s final draft. Two items to mention ? David Hale may ask you to see Issac Molho, he is likely in town tomorrow. Secondly, Laurene Jobs has asked to see yott on Monday or Tuesday. She has just returned from overseas travel and would like to check in. Thank you -- Lona 8:25 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time 10 minutes] 8:35 am ARRIVE State Department 8:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am PHOTOS 10:15 am Treaty Room Staff: Claire 7, t\' Floor Blue Coats and Families Joel Wiegert and Family, departing E Staff Heidi Crebo-Rediker and Family 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 2.00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PHOTOS 2.15 pm Treaty Room Staff: Claire Webster University, DC Region (14 people) 7th Floor Blue Coats and Families 2:25 pm DEPART State Department En route White House [drive time: 5 minutes] 2.30 pm 2.35 pm 3:20 pm ARRIVE White House B5 White House Situation Room Contact Caroline Krency Office 202-456-6317, CLOSED PRESS B6','ScheduleMS, please find below tomorrow\'s final draft. Two items to mention ? David Hale may ask you to see Issac Molho, he is likely in town tomorrow. Secondly, Laurene Jobs has asked to see yott on Monday or Tuesday. She has just returned from overseas travel and would like to check in. Thank you -- Lona 8:25 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time 10 minutes] 8:35 am ARRIVE State Department 8:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am PHOTOS 10:15 am Treaty Room Staff: Claire 7, t\' Floor \"Blue Coats\" and Families Joel Wiegert and Family, departing E Staff Heidi Crebo-Rediker and Family 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 2.00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PHOTOS 2.15 pm Treaty Room Staff: Claire Webster University, DC Region (14 people) 7th Floor \"Blue Coats\" and Families 2:25 pm DEPART State Department En route White House [drive time: 5 minutes] 2.30 pm 2.35 pm 3:20 pm ARRIVE White House B5 White House Situation Room Contact Caroline Krency Office 202-456-6317, CLOSED PRESS B6'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Ingolf_Wiegert',2,1,'235 - C05739834.txt','ScheduleMS, please find below tomorrow\'s final draft. Two items to mention ? David Hale may ask you to see Issac Molho, he is likely in town tomorrow. Secondly, Laurerie Jobs has asked to see you on Monday or Tuesday. She has just returned from overseas travel and would like to check in Thank you -- Lona 8:25 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:35 am ARRIVE State Department 8:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9.15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am PHOTOS 10:15 am Treaty Room Staff: Claire 70, Floor Blue Coats and Families Joel Wiegert and Family, departing E Staff - Heidi Crebo-Rediker and Family 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PHOTOS 2:15 pm Treaty Room Staff. Claire - Webster University, DC Region (14 people) - 7th Floor Blue Coats\' and Families 2:25 pm DEPART State Department','ScheduleMS, please find below tomorrow\'s final draft. Two items to mention ? David Hale may ask you to see Issac Molho, he is likely in town tomorrow. Secondly, Laurerie Jobs has asked to see you on Monday or Tuesday. She has just returned from overseas travel and would like to check in Thank you -- Lona 8:25 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:35 am ARRIVE State Department 8:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9.15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am PHOTOS 10:15 am Treaty Room Staff: Claire 70, Floor \"Blue Coats and Families Joel Wiegert and Family, departing E Staff - Heidi Crebo-Rediker and Family 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PHOTOS 2:15 pm Treaty Room Staff. Claire - Webster University, DC Region (14 people) - 7th Floor \"Blue Coats\' and Families 2:25 pm DEPART State Department'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Innocence_of_Muslims',1,1,'29 - C05739590.txt','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation, is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by we. From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger, theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled Innocence of Muslims) by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different we. From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere. Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published asThis Is Water, novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the natural, basic self-centeredness that puts me at the center of the world. This unconscious default setting fosters the sort of blind certainty that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that default setting ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of \"The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation,\" is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by \"we.\" From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, \"There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger,\" theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled \"Innocence of Muslims\") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different \"we.\" From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, \"I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere.\" \"Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet,\" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. \"The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.\" In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as\"This Is Water,\" novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the \"natural, basic self-centeredness\" that puts \"me\" at the center of the world. This unconscious \"default setting\" fosters the sort of \"blind certainty\" that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that \"default setting\" ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Insein_Prison',1,1,'1842 - C05762256.txt','Philippine Burma StatementFyi Colleagues, Per Mr. Gibbons request, please see below. Best regards, George Learned, Watch Officer State Department Operations Center Ops - Following Secretary Clinton\'s call on Saturday, May 16, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo had the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) issue the following statement on Sunday, May 17. The statement is on the Philippine DFA website. Much appreciated if you would inform S staff and other appropriate folk: Philippine Statement: The Philippine Government is deeply troubled and outraged over the filing of trumped up charges against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and her transfer to Insein prison, particularly when concerns have been raised regarding her health condition. These recent incidents will surely impede the process of national reconciliation and the Roadmap to Democracy in Myanmar. We urge the government of Myanmar to resolve the matter speedily, and to release Aung San Suu Kyi immediately and unconditionally. Regards 17','Philippine Burma StatementFyi Colleagues, Per Mr. Gibbons request, please see below. Best regards, George Learned, Watch Officer State Department Operations Center Ops - Following Secretary Clinton\'s call on Saturday, May 16, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo had the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) issue the following statement on Sunday, May 17. The statement is on the Philippine DFA website. Much appreciated if you would inform S staff and other appropriate folk: Philippine Statement: The Philippine Government is deeply troubled and outraged over the filing of trumped up charges against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and her transfer to Insein prison, particularly when concerns have been raised regarding her health condition. These recent incidents will surely impede the process of national reconciliation and the Roadmap to Democracy in Myanmar. We urge the government of Myanmar to resolve the matter speedily, and to release Aung San Suu Kyi immediately and unconditionally. Regards 17'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Institute_for_Justice_&amp_Democracy_in_Haiti',2,1,'1345 - C05760767.txt','Haiti Dinner Invite ListAttachments: 2009-04-08 Dinner Invite List.docx Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC *advocate, chronicled Haitian political developments and immigration Tel: lyelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CUNY College *expert on Caribbean security Tel: Brian Concannon Director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti *Lead lawyer in Raboteau case Paul Collier Professor of Economics Oxford University *expert in development economics, author of Haiti special report commissioned by the UN SYG Fax: +44-(0)1865 281447 Nicholas Kristof','Haiti Dinner Invite ListAttachments: 2009-04-08 Dinner Invite List.docx Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC *advocate, chronicled Haitian political developments and immigration Tel: lyelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CUNY College *expert on Caribbean security Tel: Brian Concannon Director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti *Lead lawyer in Raboteau case Paul Collier Professor of Economics Oxford University *expert in development economics, author of Haiti special report commissioned by the UN SYG Fax: +44-(0)1865 281447 Nicholas Kristof'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Institute_for_Justice_&amp_Democracy_in_Haiti',2,1,'3001 - C05764853.txt','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiIRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my longstanding commitment to assist the Haitian people in their pursuit of a stable, prosperous and democratic future. During my trip to Haiti, I was reminded of the tremendous challenges facing this island nation. The U.N.\'s appointment of President Clinton as special envoy to Haiti has helped to keep a much-needed spotlight on Haiti. President Clinton\'s appointment of Dr. Paul Farmer as the Deputy U.N. Special Envoy for Haiti, adds an invaluable wealth of experience and knowledge to the U.N.\'s work in Haiti. As a founder of Partners in Health and the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti, Dr. Farmer has demonstrated a selfless commitment to the advancement of health and democracy in Haiti for the past 20 years. I have witnessed firsthand Dr. Farmer\'s dedication to helping improve the lives of those in need. He has strong south Florida ties. I am proud to call him a friend, along with our mutual friend, Jennie Block, who has also worked so hard on issues of concern to the Haitian community. I understand that the conference on the Inter-American Development Bank in Haiti went quite well. I was pleased to see that the United Nations voted unanimously this week to extend the authorization for the U.N. Mission in Haiti for another year. I would also like to take a moment to express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in last weekend\'s plane crash during a U.N. mission. The U.N. mission in Haiti has helped to play an important role in bringing security and stability to some of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Haiti. I continue to support its mission and the many men and women from around the world who work to carry it out.','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiIRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my longstanding commitment to assist the Haitian people in their pursuit of a stable, prosperous and democratic future. During my trip to Haiti, I was reminded of the tremendous challenges facing this island nation. The U.N.\'s appointment of President Clinton as special envoy to Haiti has helped to keep a much-needed spotlight on Haiti. President Clinton\'s appointment of Dr. Paul Farmer as the Deputy U.N. Special Envoy for Haiti, adds an invaluable wealth of experience and knowledge to the U.N.\'s work in Haiti. As a founder of Partners in Health and the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti, Dr. Farmer has demonstrated a selfless commitment to the advancement of health and democracy in Haiti for the past 20 years. I have witnessed firsthand Dr. Farmer\'s dedication to helping improve the lives of those in need. He has strong south Florida ties. I am proud to call him a friend, along with our mutual friend, Jennie Block, who has also worked so hard on issues of concern to the Haitian community. I understand that the conference on the Inter-American Development Bank in Haiti went quite well. I was pleased to see that the United Nations voted unanimously this week to extend the authorization for the U.N. Mission in Haiti for another year. I would also like to take a moment to express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in last weekend\'s plane crash during a U.N. mission. The U.N. mission in Haiti has helped to play an important role in bringing security and stability to some of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Haiti. I continue to support its mission and the many men and women from around the world who work to carry it out.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Institute_of_International_Education',1,1,'1795 - C05761909.txt','The speech hit a home run todayFYI Thank you! Dr. Allan E. Goodman President and CEO Institute of International Education 809 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017-3580 Phone: Fax: (212)984-5566 INi1 $Xl( 0,h Anniversary Learn more about IIE and our work. Visit us online today! www.iie.orq Fulbright Program: www.fulbrightonline.org / Scholar Rescue Fund: www.iie.org/srf IIE Membership Network: www.iienetwork.orq IIE Publications: vovw.iiebooks.org / Your Definitive Study Abroad Resources: www.iiepassport.orq 11','The speech hit a home run todayFYI Thank you! Dr. Allan E. Goodman President and CEO Institute of International Education 809 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017-3580 Phone: Fax: (212)984-5566 INi1 $Xl( 0,h Anniversary Learn more about IIE and our work. Visit us online today! www.iie.orq Fulbright Program: www.fulbrightonline.org / Scholar Rescue Fund: www.iie.org/srf IIE Membership Network: www.iienetwork.orq IIE Publications: vovw.iiebooks.org / Your Definitive Study Abroad Resources: www.iiepassport.orq 11'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Institutional_damage',1,1,'2471 - C05763806.txt','Meeting with Honduran de factosTo All: We spent about 90 minutes with the four de facto representatives. I invited them to make their points first (they often complain that people don\'t listen to them). They focused on the abuses Zelaya committed before June 28, pointing out that the San Jose Accord, while\'key to a solution, would not restore the institutional damage done to Honduras. I said that clearly the San Jose Accords were necessary but not sufficient to clean up all the broken crockery in Honduras. But they ARE necessary ? and urgent. Only by implementing the agreement can Hondurans repair the other damage with the support of the international community ? which is essential for the country\'s success. I then reviewed all the carrots and sticks we discussed this morning. I cited the Secretary in underscoring urgency. Other countries join us, I emphasized, in seeing the mixed messages coming out of Tegucigalpa as a deliberate delaying tactic designed to move the country toward elections without Zelaya. The United States and others are losing patience with these tactics and want to see solid commitment to the Accord now. The de factos acknowledged that the world perceives them as delaying and that they need to move quickly. I said they should commit publicly to the San Jose Accord when the OAS FMs are in Honduras next week. They said that made sense. Then they brought up another issue. The San Jose Accord grants political amnesty but not amnesty for other crimes. They can arrest Z for corruption as soon as he returns to the country. I pushed back hard, saying no one ? Arias, the OAS, the United States ? understands the San Jose Accord as leading to Z\'s immediate arrest. The understanding is that he would resume limited functions with a national unity cabinet until he hands over power to an elected successor. To say they will arrest Z is to ensure that he does not return, and thus the collapse of the Arias plan. They seemed to back off slightly, but this remains a problem. We are working already with other FMs and with Arias to make sure the de factos know this is a non-starter. I plan to call the de facto delegation chief back Wednesday to cite my conversations tonight with others in the region and urge him again to talk to Arias directly about this. Meanwhile, we are pocketing their promise to agree asap to the San Jose Accord. 53','Meeting with Honduran de factosTo All: We spent about 90 minutes with the four de facto representatives. I invited them to make their points first (they often complain that people don\'t listen to them). They focused on the abuses Zelaya committed before June 28, pointing out that the San Jose Accord, while\'key to a solution, would not restore the institutional damage done to Honduras. I said that clearly the San Jose Accords were necessary but not sufficient to clean up all the broken crockery in Honduras. But they ARE necessary ? and urgent. Only by implementing the agreement can Hondurans repair the other damage with the support of the international community ? which is essential for the country\'s success. I then reviewed all the carrots and sticks we discussed this morning. I cited the Secretary in underscoring urgency. Other countries join us, I emphasized, in seeing the mixed messages coming out of Tegucigalpa as a deliberate delaying tactic designed to move the country toward elections without Zelaya. The United States and others are losing patience with these tactics and want to see solid commitment to the Accord now. The de factos acknowledged that the world perceives them as delaying and that they need to move quickly. I said they should commit publicly to the San Jose Accord when the OAS FMs are in Honduras next week. They said that made sense. Then they brought up another issue. The San Jose Accord grants political amnesty but not amnesty for other crimes. They can arrest Z for corruption as soon as he returns to the country. I pushed back hard, saying no one ? Arias, the OAS, the United States ? understands the San Jose Accord as leading to Z\'s immediate arrest. The understanding is that he would resume limited functions with a national unity cabinet until he hands over power to an elected successor. To say they will arrest Z is to ensure that he does not return, and thus the collapse of the Arias plan. They seemed to back off slightly, but this remains a problem. We are working already with other FMs and with Arias to make sure the de factos know this is a non-starter. I plan to call the de facto delegation chief back Wednesday to cite my conversations tonight with others in the region and urge him again to talk to Arias directly about this. Meanwhile, we are pocketing their promise to agree asap to the San Jose Accord. 53'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Insurgency',1,1,'2491 - C05763839.txt','(AP) Baghdad UpdateBAGHDAD (AP) Iraqi PM blames Sunni insurgents for Baghdad bombs, says government must re-evaluate security. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Baghdad UpdateBAGHDAD (AP) Iraqi PM blames Sunni insurgents for Baghdad bombs, says government must re-evaluate security. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Integrated_development_environment',1,1,'2881 - C05764631.txt','SwaneeMelanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov What\'s her number so I can call? We were judging the candidates for the Swanee Hunt Award which goes annually to a FSO and a FSN judged superior for integrating women\'s issues into their work. T hey are nominated by ambassadors at posts or AS\'s here. ide a second monetary award so we I called her because we had a tie for the FSO\'s and I wanted t wouldn\'t have to divide the $5k. She agreed and then told me State will fly in the awardees and the Secry usually gives out the award. Swanee is hoping that she\'ll be able to come and be there for the brief ceremony. I thought you\'d want to know. 115','SwaneeMelanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov What\'s her number so I can call? We were judging the candidates for the Swanee Hunt Award which goes annually to a FSO and a FSN judged superior for integrating women\'s issues into their work. T hey are nominated by ambassadors at posts or AS\'s here. ide a second monetary award so we I called her because we had a tie for the FSO\'s and I wanted t wouldn\'t have to divide the $5k. She agreed and then told me State will fly in the awardees and the Secry usually gives out the award. Swanee is hoping that she\'ll be able to come and be there for the brief ceremony. I thought you\'d want to know. 115'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Integrity',1,1,'3699 - C05766571.txt','SV: Congratulations CongratulationsB1 1.4(D) B1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) Dear Todd, thank you for this - and for our cooperation throughout. No, it has not been easy and I sense also a bit of the struggle you have been thorugh in your end. And it is not over yet. You will need to get your legislation done - and we shall have to transform a fragile Copenhagen Accord into a strong working instrument for global action on climate change. All to be accomplished before June. I look forward to be part of this drive and to be cooperating with you and your team in this regard. May be useful to touch base early in January to assess way ahead. Meanwhile, I want to assure you how much also I have come to appreciate the way you have been going about all of this. In a world and through some intense months, weeks and days where not everybody has always played cards openly, I have felt you to be one relayable force with an integrety and credibility that I never had reason to question. B1 Next time, I shall bring a book - as a token of friedship! 1.4(B) 1.4(D) All the best. Hope you get some rest over the Christmas','SV: Congratulations CongratulationsB1 1.4(D) B1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) Dear Todd, thank you for this - and for our cooperation throughout. No, it has not been easy and I sense also a bit of the struggle you have been thorugh in your end. And it is not over yet. You will need to get your legislation done - and we shall have to transform a fragile Copenhagen Accord into a strong working instrument for global action on climate change. All to be accomplished before June. I look forward to be part of this drive and to be cooperating with you and your team in this regard. May be useful to touch base early in January to assess way ahead. Meanwhile, I want to assure you how much also I have come to appreciate the way you have been going about all of this. In a world and through some intense months, weeks and days where not everybody has always played cards openly, I have felt you to be one relayable force with an integrety and credibility that I never had reason to question. B1 Next time, I shall bring a book - as a token of friedship! 1.4(B) 1.4(D) All the best. Hope you get some rest over the Christmas'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'127 - C05739704.txt','Rice on This WeekHere is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was -- what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances. But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, let\'s bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, it\'s important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated -- response to what had transpired in Cairo. In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated. We believe that folks in Benghazi, a small number of people came to the embassy to -- or to the consulate, rather, to replicate the sort of challenge that was posed in Cairo. And then as that unfolded, it seems to have been hijacked, let us say, by some individual clusters of extremists who came with heavier weapons, weapons that as you know in -- in the wake of the revolution in Libya are -- are quite common and accessible. And it then evolved from there.','Rice on \"This Week\"Here is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was -- what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances.\" But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, let\'s bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, it\'s important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated -- response to what had transpired in Cairo. In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated. We believe that folks in Benghazi, a small number of people came to the embassy to -- or to the consulate, rather, to replicate the sort of challenge that was posed in Cairo. And then as that unfolded, it seems to have been hijacked, let us say, by some individual clusters of extremists who came with heavier weapons, weapons that as you know in -- in the wake of the revolution in Libya are -- are quite common and accessible. And it then evolved from there.'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'1418 - C05761129.txt','TodayThis is what you will be receiving today: - 11am: One intel piece that will come over the classified fax and will include one update for karzai call. - 12pm: phone call from ops connecting you to karzai. Your call sheet was in louis last night.','TodayThis is what you will be receiving today: - 11am: One intel piece that will come over the classified fax and will include one update for karzai call. - 12pm: phone call from ops connecting you to karzai. Your call sheet was in louis last night.'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'1423 - C05761136.txt','TodayThis is what you will be receiving today: - 11am: One intel piece that will come over the classified fax and will include one update for karzai call. - 12pm: phone call from ops connecting you to karzai. Your call sheet was in louis last night.','TodayThis is what you will be receiving today: - 11am: One intel piece that will come over the classified fax and will include one update for karzai call. - 12pm: phone call from ops connecting you to karzai. Your call sheet was in louis last night.'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'1445 - C05761169.txt','Some intel for you...This is about Sri Lankan Govt and the Tigers... I have a good source. This was shared to me at my and Karen\'s Derby Party yesterday (can you believe the 50 to 1 odds winner?). There was a meeting held with Geitner asked for and led by IMF... They told him you were intruding into his domain by ordering/telling IMF to suspend funding to Sri Lakan Govt. B6','Some intel for you...This is about Sri Lankan Govt and the Tigers... I have a good source. This was shared to me at my and Karen\'s Derby Party yesterday (can you believe the 50 to 1 odds winner?). There was a meeting held with Geitner asked for and led by IMF... They told him you were intruding into his domain by ordering/telling IMF to suspend funding to Sri Lakan Govt. B6'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'157 - C05739744.txt','H: New intel, Libyan PM\'s plans. SidAttachments: hrc memo_rievv_libyan_pm_plans 101612.clooc Fyi. B6 CONFIDENTIAL October 16, 2012 For: Hillary','H: New intel, Libyan PM\'s plans. SidAttachments: hrc memo_rievv_libyan_pm_plans 101612.clooc Fyi. B6 CONFIDENTIAL October 16, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'1589 - C05761424.txt','Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- its leaking out (see Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see email I recieved below)email I recieved below) Fyi *I/0e rs* Heads up -- A friend just sent this to me. Does anyone have any intel? This is a huge step and kudos to Sec. Clinton for expending the political capital to be the first federal agency to do this! FYI. Berman just spoke about it. ?Enact two items sought by the Foreign Service: elimination of a rule that inadvertently reduces the pay of officers serving overseas by as much as 20 percent, and extension to same-sex partners of the benefits given to spouses and their families, such as access to U.S. health care and moving expenses. This last provision is likely to provoke GOP objections. I don\'t have the source my friend used, but hopefully some of you might. If this is true (which I hope it is), we have to start gearing up for the battle to support her now! Yours in the struggle for equality, + Phil* Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w:212.949.5800 m: --001636c5a8d1a9d288046a5af203-- Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- its leaking out (see Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see email I recieved below)email I recieved below) Fyi *I/0e rs* Heads up -- A friend just sent this to me. Does anyone have any intel? This is a huge step and kudos to Sec. Clinton for expending the political capital to be the first federal agency to do this! FYI. Berman just spoke about it. ?Enact two items sought by the Foreign Service: elimination of a rule that inadvertently reduces the pay of officers serving overseas by as much as 20 percent, and extension to same-sex partners of the benefits given to spouses and their families, such as access to U.S. health care and moving expenses. This last provision is likely to provoke GOP objections. I don\'t have the source my friend used, but hopefully some of you might. If this is true (which I hope it is), we have to start gearing up for the battle to support her now! Yours in the struggle for equality, + Phil* Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w:212.949.5800 m: --001636c5a8d1a9d288046a5af203-- Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'1599 - C05761439.txt','Are you getting ready to do something on g/1 employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see email I recieved below)email I recieved below) Fyi *1/0ers* Heads up -- A friend just sent this to me. Does anyone have any intel? This is a huge step and kudos to Sec. Clinton for expending the political capital to be the first federal agency to do this! FYI. Berman just spoke about it. ?Enact two items sought by the Foreign Service: elimination of a rule that inadvertently reduces the pay of officers serving overseas by as much as 20 percent, and extension to same-sex partners of the benefits given to spouses and their families, such as access to U.S. health care and moving expenses. This last provision is likely to provoke GOP objections. I don\'t have the source my friend used, but hopefully some of you might. If this is true (which I hope it is), we have to start gearing up for the battle to support her now! Yours in the struggle for equality, + Phil* Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m: --001636c5a8d1a9d288046a5af203-- Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Are you getting ready to do something on g/1 employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see email I recieved below)email I recieved below) Fyi *1/0ers* Heads up -- A friend just sent this to me. Does anyone have any intel? This is a huge step and kudos to Sec. Clinton for expending the political capital to be the first federal agency to do this! FYI. Berman just spoke about it. ?Enact two items sought by the Foreign Service: elimination of a rule that inadvertently reduces the pay of officers serving overseas by as much as 20 percent, and extension to same-sex partners of the benefits given to spouses and their families, such as access to U.S. health care and moving expenses. This last provision is likely to provoke GOP objections. I don\'t have the source my friend used, but hopefully some of you might. If this is true (which I hope it is), we have to start gearing up for the battle to support her now! Yours in the struggle for equality, + Phil* Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m: --001636c5a8d1a9d288046a5af203-- Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'164 - C05739754.txt','Rice on This WeekHere is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any Intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was ? what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances. But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, lees bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, ifs important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated ? response to what had transpired in Cairo.In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated.','Rice on \"This Week\"Here is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any Intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: \"And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was ? what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances.\" But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, lees bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, ifs important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated ? response to what had transpired in Cairo.In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated.'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'177 - C05739768.txt','H: Latest intel: Libyan leadership private discussions. SidAttachments: rim memo Libyan Leadership Private Discussions 102512,docx CONFIDENTIAL October 25, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Latest intel: Libyan leadership private discussions. SidAttachments: rim memo Libyan Leadership Private Discussions 102512,docx CONFIDENTIAL October 25, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'178 - C05739769.txt','H: Latest intel: Libyan leadership private discussions. SidCONFIDENTIAL October 25, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Latest intel: Libyan leadership private discussions. SidCONFIDENTIAL October 25, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'179 - C05739771.txt','H: Latest Intel: Ubyan leadership private discussions. SidCONFIDENTIAL October 25, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Latest Intel: Ubyan leadership private discussions. SidCONFIDENTIAL October 25, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'180 - C05739772.txt','H: Latest intel: Libyan leadership private discussions. SidFyi and send around as you choose. CONFIDENTIAL October 25, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Latest intel: Libyan leadership private discussions. SidFyi and send around as you choose. CONFIDENTIAL October 25, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'199 - C05739794.txt','H: latest intel libyari conflicts, leaders & militias. SidB6 CONFIDENTIAL January, 2012 For: HRC','H: latest intel libyari conflicts, leaders & militias. SidB6 CONFIDENTIAL January, 2012 For: HRC'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'201 - C05739796.txt','H: latest Intel libyan conflicts, leaders & militias. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 5, 2012 For: HRC','H: latest Intel libyan conflicts, leaders & militias. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 5, 2012 For: HRC'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'205 - C05739800.txt','H: latest Intel libyan conflicts, leaders & militias. Sid H: latest intel libyan conflicts, leaders & militias. SidHappy new year! Talk when you get a chance_ Thanks, as always, and Happy New Year From:','H: latest Intel libyan conflicts, leaders & militias. Sid H: latest intel libyan conflicts, leaders & militias. SidHappy new year! Talk when you get a chance_ Thanks, as always, and Happy New Year From:'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'208 - C05739803.txt','H: latest inter Mayan conflicts, leaders & militias. Sid H: latest Intel libyan conflicts, leaders & militias. SidWill do. CONFI DENTIAL January 5, 2012 For: HRC','H: latest inter Mayan conflicts, leaders & militias. Sid H: latest Intel libyan conflicts, leaders & militias. SidWill do. CONFI DENTIAL January 5, 2012 For: HRC'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'226 - C05739824.txt','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'241 - C05739843.txt','H. Libya, latest Benghazi intel SidAttachments: hrc memo libya, benghazi, oil 121012.docx CONFIDENTIAL December na, 2012 For: Hillary','H. Libya, latest Benghazi intel SidAttachments: hrc memo libya, benghazi, oil 121012.docx CONFIDENTIAL December na, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'252 - C05739857.txt','H: V good Intel internal Libya. Sid H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From. Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Jalil spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime particularly the appointment of cabinet members arid senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC Staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against Muammar al Qaddafi began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other CONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC','H: V good Intel internal Libya. Sid H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From. Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Jalil spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members arid senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC Staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against Muammar al Qaddafi began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other CONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'256 - C05739861.txt','H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For. HRC','H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For. HRC'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'258 - C05739864.txt','It Libya, intel, internal conflict over militias, SidCONFIDENTIAL February 21, 2012 For: Hillary','It Libya, intel, internal conflict over militias, SidCONFIDENTIAL February 21, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'259 - C05739865.txt','H: Libya, latest Benghazi intel. SidB6 CONFIDENTIAL December 10, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Libya, latest Benghazi intel. SidB6 CONFIDENTIAL December 10, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'260 - C05739866.txt','Fwd: H: Libya, Intel, internal conflict over militias. SkiPls review and forward as appropriate. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From:\' Date: February 21, 2012 10:04:57 PM EST To H <HDR22Zclintotiemailscom> Subject H: Libya, intel, internal conflict over militias. Sid CONFIDENTIAL February 21, 2012 For: Hillary','Fwd: H: Libya, Intel, internal conflict over militias. SkiPls review and forward as appropriate. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From:\' Date: February 21, 2012 10:04:57 PM EST To H <HDR22Zclintotiemailscom> Subject H: Libya, intel, internal conflict over militias. Sid CONFIDENTIAL February 21, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'272 - C05739880.txt','H: Ubyan elections Intel. SidCONFIDENTIAL July 3,2012 For: Hillary','H: Ubyan elections Intel. SidCONFIDENTIAL July 3,2012 For: Hillary'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'275 - C05739884.txt','Libya intel from SJake - Thanks for this. Tracks with what we are hearing about elections and the weakness of the interim govt. Elections are going smoothly throughout most of Libya (Ajdabiya being the exception, where some ballots were sabotaged requiring voting in some centers to be postponed for a few hours). Factoring in time to tally votes and process appeals, the UN and the Libyan elections commission are anticipating announcing final results by late July. The expectation is that the TNC will remain in power until the new congress is seated. Sett McCain and I toured the new parliament this afternoon, where we encountered a TNC member, an engineer and a couple of UN experts reviewing progress on the interior decor of the main chamber. They are racing to get the chamber finished in time for the first session. The UN is offering technical assistance to the secretariat of the new congress, ranging from parliamentary procedure to legislative drafting. They\'re even helping to plot out the choreography of the first sessions. The atmosphere in Tripoli is very festive. The gov\'t declared today a holiday and people are driving around honking and waving flags and making peace sign gestures. We visited several polling stations where we found people patiently waiting in lines (gender segregated) lvlcCain was applauded and thanked for his support wherever we went. -- Chris Further info from friend of 5: SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel ialil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200 member General National Congress (6 NC) Jail) realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jaill expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed.','Libya intel from SJake - Thanks for this. Tracks with what we are hearing about elections and the weakness of the interim govt. Elections are going smoothly throughout most of Libya (Ajdabiya being the exception, where some ballots were sabotaged requiring voting in some centers to be postponed for a few hours). Factoring in time to tally votes and process appeals, the UN and the Libyan elections commission are anticipating announcing final results by late July. The expectation is that the TNC will remain in power until the new congress is seated. Sett McCain and I toured the new parliament this afternoon, where we encountered a TNC member, an engineer and a couple of UN experts reviewing progress on the interior decor of the main chamber. They are racing to get the chamber finished in time for the first session. The UN is offering technical assistance to the secretariat of the new congress, ranging from parliamentary procedure to legislative drafting. They\'re even helping to plot out the choreography of the first sessions. The atmosphere in Tripoli is very festive. The gov\'t declared today a holiday and people are driving around honking and waving flags and making peace sign gestures. We visited several polling stations where we found people patiently waiting in lines (gender segregated) lvlcCain was applauded and thanked for his support wherever we went. -- Chris Further info from friend of 5: SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel ialil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government; however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200 member General National Congress (6 NC) Jail) realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jaill expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed.'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'276 - C05739885.txt','H: Libyan elections Intel. SidB6','H: Libyan elections Intel. SidB6'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'277 - C05739887.txt','H: Intel on new Libya president, SidAttachments: hrc memo libya new president 082312.docx CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Intel on new Libya president, SidAttachments: hrc memo libya new president 082312.docx CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'278 - C05739888.txt','H: Intel on new Libya president. SidAttachments: hrc memo libya new president 082312.docx Very interesting. CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Intel on new Libya president. SidAttachments: hrc memo libya new president 082312.docx Very interesting. CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'279 - C05739889.txt','H: Intel on new Libya president. SidYes. Some warning signs. Very interesting. CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Intel on new Libya president. SidYes. Some warning signs. Very interesting. CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'281 - C05739891.txt','H: Intel, Libyan President, Sid H: Intel, Libyan President. SidAttachments: hrc memo Libya President 082712.docx Pls print. CONFIDENTIAL August 27, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Intel, Libyan President, Sid H: Intel, Libyan President. SidAttachments: hrc memo Libya President 082712.docx Pls print. CONFIDENTIAL August 27, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'282 - C05739892.txt','H: Intel, Libyan President. SidAttachments: hrc memo Libya President 082712.docx If true, this is encouraging. Should consider passing to Israelis. CONFIDENTIAL August 27, 2012 For: Hilary','H: Intel, Libyan President. SidAttachments: hrc memo Libya President 082712.docx If true, this is encouraging. Should consider passing to Israelis. CONFIDENTIAL August 27, 2012 For: Hilary'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'334 - C05758456.txt','Some Intel for you... Some intel for you...Do you know anything about this--from any angle? This is about Sri Lankan Govt and the Tigers... I have a good source. This was shared to me at my and Karen\'s Derby Party yesterday (can you believe the 50 to 1 odds winner?). There was a meeting held with Geitner asked for and led by IMF... They told him you were intruding into his domain by ordering/telling IMF to suspend funding to Sri Lakan Govt. My take is that the people on the ground both with World Bank and IMF believe the Tigers need to be completely defeated and any collateral damage inflicted on private people by SL govt in process is ok... They also believe Tigers are better at propaganda than SL govt... I have no idea what reality is... I know all about the conflict because there\'s been so much written over time but no idea of reality on ground. My point is that IMF/World Bank is hoping to get Geitner to intervene and they recently played to his sense of who is US point person on IMF... So, that\'s what I know. I\'ll keep my ears open.','Some Intel for you... Some intel for you...Do you know anything about this--from any angle? This is about Sri Lankan Govt and the Tigers... I have a good source. This was shared to me at my and Karen\'s Derby Party yesterday (can you believe the 50 to 1 odds winner?). There was a meeting held with Geitner asked for and led by IMF... They told him you were intruding into his domain by ordering/telling IMF to suspend funding to Sri Lakan Govt. My take is that the people on the ground both with World Bank and IMF believe the Tigers need to be completely defeated and any collateral damage inflicted on private people by SL govt in process is ok... They also believe Tigers are better at propaganda than SL govt... I have no idea what reality is... I know all about the conflict because there\'s been so much written over time but no idea of reality on ground. My point is that IMF/World Bank is hoping to get Geitner to intervene and they recently played to his sense of who is US point person on IMF... So, that\'s what I know. I\'ll keep my ears open.'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'3445 - C05766051.txt','Landler story Land ler storyI\'m checking with one person, but no further Intel on my end yet But don\'t think Mark\'s writing, just fishing - unless the WH gave it to the Times, but there\'s no way they\'d handle you that way Let me confirm that point, which is important to know','Landler story Land ler storyI\'m checking with one person, but no further Intel on my end yet But don\'t think Mark\'s writing, just fishing - unless the WH gave it to the Times, but there\'s no way they\'d handle you that way Let me confirm that point, which is important to know'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'3448 - C05766054.txt','Landler storyThey are trying to report this out, but not writing imminently I\'m checking with one person, but no further intel on my end yet But don\'t think Mark\'s writing, just fishing - unless the WH gave it to the Times, but there\'s no way they\'d handle you that way Let me confirm that point, which is important to know','Landler storyThey are trying to report this out, but not writing imminently I\'m checking with one person, but no further intel on my end yet But don\'t think Mark\'s writing, just fishing - unless the WH gave it to the Times, but there\'s no way they\'d handle you that way Let me confirm that point, which is important to know'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'36 - C05739597.txt','American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weaponshttp://abcnews.o.com/Blotter/glen-doherty-navy-seal-killed-Iibya-intel-mission/story?id 17229O37 Bitly: htto://abcn.ws/UPpZ9Y American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weapons Before Death, Ex-SEAL Glen Doherty Told ABC News He Helped Round Up Dangerous Shoulder-Fired Rockets By LEE FERRAN Sept. 13,2012 One of the Americans killed alongside Ambassador Christopher Stevens in an attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya Tuesday told ABC News before his death that he was working with the State Department on an intelligence mission to round up dangerous weapons in the war-torn nation. In an interview with ABC News last month, Glen Doherty, a 42-year-old former Navy SEAL who worked as a contractor with the State Department, said he personally went into the field to track down so-called MANPADS, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, and destroy them. After the fall of dictator Moammar Gadhafi last year, the State Department launched a mission to round up thousands of MANPADS that may have been looted from military installations across the country. U.S. officials previously told ABC News they were concerned the MANPADS could fall into the hands of terrorists, creating a threat to commercial airliners. READ: Nightmare in Libya: Thousands of Surface-to-Air Missiles Unaccounted For Doherty said that he traveled throughout Libya chasing reports of the weapons and once they were found, his team would destroy them on the spot by bashing them with hammers or repeatedly running them over with their vehicles. When ABC News spoke to Doherty in late August, he was enjoying a short time off in California before heading back to Libya just days ago.','American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weaponshttp://abcnews.o.com/Blotter/glen-doherty-navy-seal-killed-Iibya-intel-mission/story?id 17229O37 Bitly: htto://abcn.ws/UPpZ9Y American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weapons Before Death, Ex-SEAL Glen Doherty Told ABC News He Helped Round Up Dangerous Shoulder-Fired Rockets By LEE FERRAN Sept. 13,2012 One of the Americans killed alongside Ambassador Christopher Stevens in an attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya Tuesday told ABC News before his death that he was working with the State Department on an intelligence mission to round up dangerous weapons in the war-torn nation. In an interview with ABC News last month, Glen Doherty, a 42-year-old former Navy SEAL who worked as a contractor with the State Department, said he personally went into the field to track down so-called MANPADS, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, and destroy them. After the fall of dictator Moammar Gadhafi last year, the State Department launched a mission to round up thousands of MANPADS that may have been looted from military installations across the country. U.S. officials previously told ABC News they were concerned the MANPADS could fall into the hands of terrorists, creating a threat to commercial airliners. READ: Nightmare in Libya: Thousands of Surface-to-Air Missiles Unaccounted For Doherty said that he traveled throughout Libya chasing reports of the weapons and once they were found, his team would destroy them on the spot by bashing them with hammers or repeatedly running them over with their vehicles. When ABC News spoke to Doherty in late August, he was enjoying a short time off in California before heading back to Libya just days ago.'),(4.240527072393782,4.240527072393782,2500,'Intel',36,1,'3640 - C05766449.txt','Haiti: PM Concerns & Mexico Assistance Conference Mexico conference on HaitiCheryl, Meghann, Below is some intel David got on the Mexico conference David picked up from the Mexicans here. The conference\'s timing would be extremely awkward if things proceed as Guy Noel suggests: Guy reports that they have decided to go forward with: 1)October 29th Interpellation (Impeachment) of the PM 2) Oct. 31St the president will add the ratification of the new PM on the existing list of the LOWER HOUSE activities (which Guy asserts is illegal) 3) November 3rd Nomination of the new PM 4) Then the ratification of the PM You can bet that the PM will repeat all this verbatim to George Soros when she sees him today. Not sure what - if anything - that will provoke. got this information too and has a pre-scheduled meeting with Preval today. I understand he plans on raising this. We\'ll let you know what we hear. In my Tuesday lunch with Gabriel I mentioned in very clear terms our concern about any sort of turmoil in government reflecting very badly on the international community\'s efforts to tout Haiti as stable and open for investment. He said he understood. He said, I don\'t see Michelle (Pierre-Louis) going anywhere soon. He conceded that while Preval did have a majority in Parliament, he could not control all parliamentarians on all issues. We\'ll try and get in to see someone from the Senate in the coming days. This is why a call would be most useful. KM I had dinner last night with Mexican DCM Alan Romero and asked about the November 5-6 conference on Haiti sponsored by the GOM. He told me that they had originally hoped it could be a forum for a broad discussion on the','Haiti: PM Concerns & Mexico Assistance Conference Mexico conference on HaitiCheryl, Meghann, Below is some intel David got on the Mexico conference David picked up from the Mexicans here. The conference\'s timing would be extremely awkward if things proceed as Guy Noel suggests: Guy reports that \"they\" have decided to go forward with: 1)October 29th Interpellation (Impeachment) of the PM 2) Oct. 31St the president will add the ratification of the new PM on the existing list of the LOWER HOUSE activities (which Guy asserts is illegal) 3) November 3rd Nomination of the new PM 4) Then the ratification of the PM You can bet that the PM will repeat all this verbatim to George Soros when she sees him today. Not sure what - if anything - that will provoke. got this information too and has a pre-scheduled meeting with Preval today. I understand he plans on raising this. We\'ll let you know what we hear. In my Tuesday lunch with Gabriel I mentioned in very clear terms our concern about any sort of turmoil in government reflecting very badly on the international community\'s efforts to tout Haiti as stable and open for investment. He said he understood. He said, \"I don\'t see Michelle (Pierre-Louis) going anywhere soon.\" He conceded that while Preval did have a majority in Parliament, he could not control all parliamentarians on all issues. We\'ll try and get in to see someone from the Senate in the coming days. This is why a call would be most useful. KM I had dinner last night with Mexican DCM Alan Romero and asked about the November 5-6 conference on Haiti sponsored by the GOM. He told me that they had originally hoped it could be a forum for a broad discussion on the'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Intelligentsia',1,1,'3176 - C05765224.txt','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Inter-American_Democratic_Charter',3,1,'2258 - C05763031.txt','Potus statement is outTHE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 28, 2009 Statement from President on the situation in Honduras I am deeply concerned by reports coming out of Honduras regarding the detention and expulsion of President Mel ? Zelaya. As the Organization of American States did on Friday, I call on all political and social actors in Honduras to respect democratic norms, the rule of law and the tenets of the Inter-American Democratic Charter. Any existing tensions and disputes must be resolved peacefully through dialogue free from any outside interference. ### nc','Potus statement is outTHE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 28, 2009 Statement from President on the situation in Honduras \"I am deeply concerned by reports coming out of Honduras regarding the detention and expulsion of President Mel ? Zelaya. As the Organization of American States did on Friday, I call on all political and social actors in Honduras to respect democratic norms, the rule of law and the tenets of the Inter-American Democratic Charter. Any existing tensions and disputes must be resolved peacefully through dialogue free from any outside interference.\" ### nc'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Inter-American_Democratic_Charter',3,1,'2400 - C05763568.txt','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s sessionFor sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras Recalling the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, the OAS Charter, and the Inter-American Democratic Charter Deeply concerned by the unconstitutional alteration of the democratic order, which has endangered security, democracy and rule of law, and jeopardized the safety of Honduran citizens and foreigners 111','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s sessionFor sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras; Recalling the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, the OAS Charter, and the Inter-American Democratic Charter; Deeply concerned by the unconstitutional alteration of the democratic order, which has endangered security, democracy and rule of law, and jeopardized the safety of Honduran citizens and foreigners; 111'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Inter-American_Democratic_Charter',3,1,'2401 - C05763570.txt','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s session Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s.sessionWhat does Jim say? Tom Shannon? Dan Restrepo? For sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S 113 Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras Recalling the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, the OAS Charter, and the Inter-American Democratic Charter Deeply concerned by the unconstitutional alteration of the democratic order, which has endangered security, democracy and rule of law, and jeopardized the safety of Honduran citizens and foreigners 1. Condemns the breaking of constitutional order in Honduras and the overthrow of the democratically elected President Don Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales, 114','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s session Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s.sessionWhat does Jim say? Tom Shannon? Dan Restrepo? For sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S 113 Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras; Recalling the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, the OAS Charter, and the Inter-American Democratic Charter; Deeply concerned by the unconstitutional alteration of the democratic order, which has endangered security, democracy and rule of law, and jeopardized the safety of Honduran citizens and foreigners; 1. Condemns the breaking of constitutional order in Honduras and the overthrow of the democratically elected President Don Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales, 114'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Inter-American_Development_Bank',1,1,'3001 - C05764853.txt','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiIRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my longstanding commitment to assist the Haitian people in their pursuit of a stable, prosperous and democratic future. During my trip to Haiti, I was reminded of the tremendous challenges facing this island nation. The U.N.\'s appointment of President Clinton as special envoy to Haiti has helped to keep a much-needed spotlight on Haiti. President Clinton\'s appointment of Dr. Paul Farmer as the Deputy U.N. Special Envoy for Haiti, adds an invaluable wealth of experience and knowledge to the U.N.\'s work in Haiti. As a founder of Partners in Health and the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti, Dr. Farmer has demonstrated a selfless commitment to the advancement of health and democracy in Haiti for the past 20 years. I have witnessed firsthand Dr. Farmer\'s dedication to helping improve the lives of those in need. He has strong south Florida ties. I am proud to call him a friend, along with our mutual friend, Jennie Block, who has also worked so hard on issues of concern to the Haitian community. I understand that the conference on the Inter-American Development Bank in Haiti went quite well. I was pleased to see that the United Nations voted unanimously this week to extend the authorization for the U.N. Mission in Haiti for another year. I would also like to take a moment to express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in last weekend\'s plane crash during a U.N. mission. The U.N. mission in Haiti has helped to play an important role in bringing security and stability to some of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Haiti. I continue to support its mission and the many men and women from around the world who work to carry it out.','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiIRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my longstanding commitment to assist the Haitian people in their pursuit of a stable, prosperous and democratic future. During my trip to Haiti, I was reminded of the tremendous challenges facing this island nation. The U.N.\'s appointment of President Clinton as special envoy to Haiti has helped to keep a much-needed spotlight on Haiti. President Clinton\'s appointment of Dr. Paul Farmer as the Deputy U.N. Special Envoy for Haiti, adds an invaluable wealth of experience and knowledge to the U.N.\'s work in Haiti. As a founder of Partners in Health and the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti, Dr. Farmer has demonstrated a selfless commitment to the advancement of health and democracy in Haiti for the past 20 years. I have witnessed firsthand Dr. Farmer\'s dedication to helping improve the lives of those in need. He has strong south Florida ties. I am proud to call him a friend, along with our mutual friend, Jennie Block, who has also worked so hard on issues of concern to the Haitian community. I understand that the conference on the Inter-American Development Bank in Haiti went quite well. I was pleased to see that the United Nations voted unanimously this week to extend the authorization for the U.N. Mission in Haiti for another year. I would also like to take a moment to express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in last weekend\'s plane crash during a U.N. mission. The U.N. mission in Haiti has helped to play an important role in bringing security and stability to some of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Haiti. I continue to support its mission and the many men and women from around the world who work to carry it out.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Inter-Services_Intelligence',1,1,'1001 - C05760209.txt','Thanks so much for the talkDear Hillary, Spoke to the person you recommended on Friday. Sounds like he is comfortable and even surprised that Pakistanis are doing more. And maybe he will find some more ways to help, like the helicopter leasing. When I mentioned that someone deep in the ISI must be happy that Al Qaeda\'s alive, so we don\'t abandon Pakistan again, he chuckled. I talked about the vetting for intelligence. I also talked defeat strategy, and the need for something more than just deploying more forces and hoping the training for the Afghans will work. I continue to be struck by the parallels to Vietnam, and especially Johnson\'s inability to resist escalation, and his advisor\'s continued incrementalism. But I\'m encouraged by the pace of the review. Seems that there\'s sufficient time to consider this from all angles. I can imagine there are those arguing that we just need to fill the gap while we enlarge the Afghan army. That we help the Pakistanis but not press them to the point of being unpleasant. And that too much focus on Osama and al-Zawahiri raises the risk of public failure if we don\'t get them. There is much logic to this, but it has a strong tint of incrementalism. Hopefully, we can be more decisive: lean harder on the Pakistanis, provide more troops to McChrystal than his moderate risk and raise the heat on al Qaeda - then do all we can to push economic development in Afghanistan, restrain Indian meddling, and prepare to do more against Al Qaeda in Pakistan, directly if necessary. Ultimately, it seems that our best exit strategy would be to take down the top leadership of Al Qaeda in Pakistan, and then gradually draw down in Afghanistan. Wish I could do more to help All the best, Wes','Thanks so much for the talkDear Hillary, Spoke to the person you recommended on Friday. Sounds like he is comfortable and even surprised that Pakistanis are doing more. And maybe he will find some more ways to help, like the helicopter leasing. When I mentioned that someone deep in the ISI must be happy that Al Qaeda\'s alive, so we don\'t abandon Pakistan again, he chuckled. I talked about the \"vetting\" for intelligence. I also talked \"defeat strategy,\" and the need for something more than just deploying more forces and hoping the training for the Afghans will work. I continue to be struck by the parallels to Vietnam, and especially Johnson\'s inability to resist escalation, and his advisor\'s continued \"incrementalism.\" But I\'m encouraged by the pace of the review. Seems that there\'s sufficient time to consider this from all angles. I can imagine there are those arguing that we just need to fill the gap while we enlarge the Afghan army. That we help the Pakistanis but not press them to the point of being unpleasant. And that too much focus on Osama and al-Zawahiri raises the risk of public failure if we don\'t get them. There is much logic to this, but it has a strong tint of incrementalism. Hopefully, we can be more decisive: lean harder on the Pakistanis, provide more troops to McChrystal than his \"moderate risk\" and raise the heat on al Qaeda - then do all we can to push economic development in Afghanistan, restrain Indian meddling, and prepare to do more against Al Qaeda in Pakistan, directly if necessary. Ultimately, it seems that our best exit strategy would be to take down the top leadership of Al Qaeda in Pakistan, and then gradually draw down in Afghanistan. Wish I could do more to help All the best, Wes'),(13.450867444375564,6.725433722187782,2500,'Intercontinental_ballistic_missile',3,2,'2150 - C05762828.txt','North Korea to move intercontinental missile: reportNorth Korea to move [Inter contktenta[l mOssillle: report Fri May 29, 2009 9:40pm EDT SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea is preparing to move an intercontinental ballistic missile from a factory near Pyongyang to a launch site on the east coast, a South Korean newspaper quoted a source in Washington as saying on Saturday. The factory north of Pyongyang is the same place where the North manufactured the long-range rocket it fired on April 5 before moving it to the east-coast Musudan-ri missile range for assembly and launch, the Dong-a Ilbo newspaper said. Regional powers are waiting to see what the North might do next after it conducted a nuclear test on Monday. South Korea is on alert on the assessment Pyongyang may make provocative moves using conventional weapons at their heavily armed border. North Korea has warned of an intercontinental ballistic missile test in anger over U.N. Security Council punishment of what Pyongyang said was a satellite launch on April 5. Preparations to move an ICBM from the Saneum Weapons Research Center near Pyongyang by train have been captured by U.S. spy satellites, Dong-a Ilbo quoted a source in Washington knowledgeable about the issue as saying. The research lab is the North\'s main center of research and manufacture of long-range missiles, the newspaper said. South Korea\'s defense ministry could not immediately comment on the report. North Korea fired a short-range missile on Friday from the Musudan-ri missile base, South Korea\'s Yonhap news agency quoted an unnamed government source as saying. The missile appeared to be a modified surface-to-air missile with a range of up to 160 km (99 miles), Dong-a Ilbo said. The two Koreas have fought two deadly naval clashes on their disputed maritime border in the past 10 years and the North has warned another could happen. U.S. Defense Department spokesman Geoff Morrell said on Friday there had been no sign of stepped-up North Korean military activity. But a U.S. defense official said the United States had observed above average activity in the past 24 hours at a site in North Korea that has previously been used to test fire long-range missiles. South Korea\'s Defense Ministry said it had seen the number of Chinese fishing boats near the peninsula in the Yellow Sea drop sharply in recent days and is watching the North\'s activities for indications of aggression. 74','North Korea to move intercontinental missile: reportNorth Korea to move [Inter contktenta[l mOssillle: report Fri May 29, 2009 9:40pm EDT SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea is preparing to move an intercontinental ballistic missile from a factory near Pyongyang to a launch site on the east coast, a South Korean newspaper quoted a source in Washington as saying on Saturday. The factory north of Pyongyang is the same place where the North manufactured the long-range rocket it fired on April 5 before moving it to the east-coast Musudan-ri missile range for assembly and launch, the Dong-a Ilbo newspaper said. Regional powers are waiting to see what the North might do next after it conducted a nuclear test on Monday. South Korea is on alert on the assessment Pyongyang may make provocative moves using conventional weapons at their heavily armed border. North Korea has warned of an intercontinental ballistic missile test in anger over U.N. Security Council punishment of what Pyongyang said was a satellite launch on April 5. \"Preparations to move an ICBM from the Saneum Weapons Research Center near Pyongyang by train have been captured by U.S. spy satellites,\" Dong-a Ilbo quoted a source in Washington knowledgeable about the issue as saying. The research lab is the North\'s main center of research and manufacture of long-range missiles, the newspaper said. South Korea\'s defense ministry could not immediately comment on the report. North Korea fired a short-range missile on Friday from the Musudan-ri missile base, South Korea\'s Yonhap news agency quoted an unnamed government source as saying. The missile appeared to be a modified surface-to-air missile with a range of up to 160 km (99 miles), Dong-a Ilbo said. The two Koreas have fought two deadly naval clashes on their disputed maritime border in the past 10 years and the North has warned another could happen. U.S. Defense Department spokesman Geoff Morrell said on Friday there had been no sign of stepped-up North Korean military activity. But a U.S. defense official said the United States had observed \"above average activity\" in the past 24 hours at a site in North Korea that has previously been used to test fire long-range missiles. South Korea\'s Defense Ministry said it had seen the number of Chinese fishing boats near the peninsula in the Yellow Sea drop sharply in recent days and is watching the North\'s activities for indications of aggression. 74'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Intercontinental_ballistic_missile',3,1,'2597 - C05764095.txt','Revised Op-EdAttachments: Missile Defense op-ed -- with DS edits.docx See below - are you fine with this revised draft? Rlask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Approach for Missile Defense By Hillary Onion Iran\'s development of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the Jnited States, but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will eventually enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. We deeply appreciate the willingness of the Czech and Polish Governments to host the original missile defense architecture on their soil, and the decision to deploy other systems to better meet this growing threat came as a result ofa long and careful review of our policies, capabilities, and requirements. This decision does not alter the unshakeable commitment of the United States to the security of these vital NATO allies. Rather, it reflects our determination to jointly meet the threats that endanger us all. The old focus on long-range missile defense systems left significant gaps in our ability to defend against shorter-range threats, exposing our allies and our forces stationed in Europe. Many experts have also expressed concerns about the testing record and effectiveness of the long-range interceptors that were to be deployed in Poland. Our ile\\p:/ approacri is different in a number of ways. First, we will use well-tested missile defense systems, such as the Standard Missile-3, against the current threats. And unlike the old fixed, silo-based interceptors, they will be mobile and able to shift as threats evolve. 50','Revised Op-EdAttachments: Missile Defense op-ed -- with DS edits.docx See below - are you fine with this revised draft? Rlask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Approach for Missile Defense By Hillary Onion Iran\'s development of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the Jnited States, but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will eventually enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. We deeply appreciate the willingness of the Czech and Polish Governments to host the original missile defense architecture on their soil, and the decision to deploy other systems to better meet this growing threat came as a result ofa long and careful review of our policies, capabilities, and requirements. This decision does not alter the unshakeable commitment of the United States to the security of these vital NATO allies. Rather, it reflects our determination to jointly meet the threats that endanger us all. The old focus on long-range missile defense systems left significant gaps in our ability to defend against shorter-range threats, exposing our allies and our forces stationed in Europe. Many experts have also expressed concerns about the testing record and effectiveness of the long-range interceptors that were to be deployed in Poland. Our ile\\p:/ approacri is different in a number of ways. First, we will use well-tested missile defense systems, such as the Standard Missile-3, against the current threats. And unlike the old fixed, silo-based interceptors, they will be mobile and able to shift as threats evolve. 50'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Intercontinental_ballistic_missile',3,1,'2601 - C05764100.txt','Revised Op-EdNo - it was collaborative effort -- he put in the edits but he didn\'t draft it. Ok. Did Cr !.ai rati.aft? PJ ask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Apprca,cn for Missile Defense By Hillary Ciinton Iran\'s development of :lion- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the .Jriited but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will everanallv enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. 57','Revised Op-EdNo - it was collaborative effort -- he put in the edits but he didn\'t draft it. Ok. Did Cr !.ai rati.aft? PJ ask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Apprca,cn for ;Missile Defense By Hillary Ciinton Iran\'s development of :lion- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the .Jriited but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will everanallv enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. 57'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Interest_rate',2,1,'3294 - C05765795.txt','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main banker for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main \"banker\" for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Interest_rate',2,1,'3403 - C05765980.txt','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures. Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero; long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: \"On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures.\" Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Intergluteal_cleft',1,1,'2573 - C05764055.txt','s t rephope you are well. i sopied ou in on a little email i sent to III. he got screwed ovc. with : . just like and countless others... the pictures will help. you will see that they haVe a group of sexual predators, deviants ruftil rampant over there. no, they are not jamming guys in the ass per say, but they are shay/C.1 judgenment. i think guys in this business are pretty much some of the best and some of (kw worst. it is the companies responsibility to prtect the good from the bad until they show ugly heads and can be removed. in this case the ugly ones are running the damn thing or in case of joe ordonna are too clueless to recognize the truth or has no power to change it. in the event M fails to inform you. peeing on people, eating potato chips out ofass cracks. vodka shots out of ass cracks (there is video of that one), broken doors after driiken bravrlf threats and intimidation from those leaders participating in this activity.: people have 1- .) terminated, like because he would not play their games and his slip up gave then to get rid of him. i know this entire thing is going to make life less,bearable over there for all of us. i\'ll alcohol to some sane, accountable leadership. i am heading back on wed p.m. before !( want you to know that their are some good people over there doing great work. we are it). scouts but there should be some exectation of professionalism in ones leadership. AGNA been blind to all this and those good people are getting worn out and chewed up over it all. way the DOS has turned their backs to the guys on the ground and let the prostitution and g, shit continue. (note: i have not spoken to them, but i know over all this time someone had to drop that dime.) I','s t rephope you are well. i sopied ou in on a little email i sent to III. he got screwed ovc. with : . just like and countless others... the pictures will help. you will see that they haVe a group of sexual predators, deviants ruftil rampant over there. no, they are not jamming guys in the ass per say, but they are shay/C.1; judgenment. i think guys in this business are pretty much some of the best and some of (kw worst. it is the companies responsibility to prtect the good from the bad until they show ugly heads and can be removed. in this case the ugly ones are running the damn thing or in case of joe ordonna are too clueless to recognize the truth or has no power to change it. in the event M fails to inform you. peeing on people, eating potato chips out ofass cracks. vodka shots out of ass cracks (there is video of that one), broken doors after driiken bravrlf; threats and intimidation from those leaders participating in this activity.: people have 1- .) terminated, like because he would not play their games and his slip up gave then to get rid of him. i know this entire thing is going to make life less,bearable over there for all of us. i\'ll alcohol to some sane, accountable leadership. i am heading back on wed p.m. before !( want you to know that their are some good people over there doing great work. we are it;). scouts but there should be some exectation of professionalism in ones leadership. AGNA been blind to all this and those good people are getting worn out and chewed up over it all. way the DOS has turned their backs to the guys on the ground and let the prostitution and g;, shit continue. (note: i have not spoken to them, but i know over all this time someone had to drop that dime.) I'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Internally_displaced_person',1,1,'1641 - C05761508.txt','FINAL Pakistan Texting Campaign TQ FVV: FINAL Pakistan Texting Campaign TQAttachments: 060209 Taken Question - Current Total of Pak IDPs via Texting Campaign .1B-D RB.docx U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release June 2, 2009 2009/ Question Taken at June 1, 2009 Daily Press Briefing Current results of Texting Campaign for Humanitarian Aid to Pakistan Q. How much money has been raised through the texting campaign for humanitarian aid for Pakistan? A. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reported that as of June 1, 2009, a total of $135,008 in private donations from U.S. sources for humanitarian aid to Pakistan had been received. Of that total, $31,390 was received via 5,722 text messages. The remainder included $84,702 received via 439 online donations and $18,916 by mail and from major donors. # # # FYI. Some interesting results on on-line contributions this far regarding Pakistani IDPs. Pi','FINAL Pakistan Texting Campaign TQ FVV: FINAL Pakistan Texting Campaign TQAttachments: 060209 Taken Question - Current Total of Pak IDPs via Texting Campaign .1B-D RB.docx U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release June 2, 2009 2009/ Question Taken at June 1, 2009 Daily Press Briefing Current results of Texting Campaign for Humanitarian Aid to Pakistan Q. How much money has been raised through the texting campaign for humanitarian aid for Pakistan? A. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reported that as of June 1, 2009, a total of $135,008 in private donations from U.S. sources for humanitarian aid to Pakistan had been received. Of that total, $31,390 was received via 5,722 text messages. The remainder included $84,702 received via 439 online donations; and $18,916 by mail and from major donors. # # # FYI. Some interesting results on on-line contributions this far regarding Pakistani IDPs. Pi'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Internal_Revenue_Code',2,1,'2144 - C05762817.txt','PersonalYes. We had Jim raise this with the Greek ambassador yesterday, who told him that they were aware of the situation and would come back with a report when Jim got to Corfu. Do you know anything about this? Dear Hillary, John Solomon, Exec Editor of Washington Times and a close personal friend (and always fair to us as AP reporter and later Wash Post reporter), has called about a Wash Times reporter who is being held by Iranians. He says Greeks have good relations and he believes they are trying to help. He believes you are meeting with Greek Foreign Minister tomorrow and hopes you can raise the issue with him - he may already know something about it. Any information he knows would help family. Hope you can do this - And hope your elbow is better - Best wishes, Lanny IRS Circular 230 disclosure: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS, we inform you that any tax advice contained in this communication, unless expressly stated otherwise, was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matter(s) addressed herein. NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: THIS E-MAIL IS MEANT FOR ONLY THE INTENDED RECIPIENT OF THE TRANSMISSION, AND MAY BE A COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGED BY LAW. IF YOU RECEIVED THIS E- MAIL IN ERROR, ANY REVIEW, USE, DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION, OR COPYING OF THIS E-MAIL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. PLEASE NOTIFY US 69','PersonalYes. We had Jim raise this with the Greek ambassador yesterday, who told him that they were aware of the situation and would come back with a report when Jim got to Corfu. Do you know anything about this? Dear Hillary, John Solomon, Exec Editor of Washington Times and a close personal friend (and always fair to us as AP reporter and later Wash Post reporter), has called about a Wash Times reporter who is being held by Iranians. He says Greeks have good relations and he believes they are trying to help. He believes you are meeting with Greek Foreign Minister tomorrow and hopes you can raise the issue with him - he may already know something about it. Any information he knows would help family. Hope you can do this - And hope your elbow is better - Best wishes, Lanny IRS Circular 230 disclosure: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS, we inform you that any tax advice contained in this communication, unless expressly stated otherwise, was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matter(s) addressed herein. NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: THIS E-MAIL IS MEANT FOR ONLY THE INTENDED RECIPIENT OF THE TRANSMISSION, AND MAY BE A COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGED BY LAW. IF YOU RECEIVED THIS E- MAIL IN ERROR, ANY REVIEW, USE, DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION, OR COPYING OF THIS E-MAIL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. PLEASE NOTIFY US 69'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Internal_Revenue_Code',2,1,'2175 - C05762866.txt','Meeting tomorrowDear Cheryl, I had a very good meeting with rest of the team. yesterday, and I am excited about the possibility of working with him and the Thank you for taking the time to meet with me tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Best, Jose W. Fernandez LATHAM & WATKINS LLP 885 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022-4834 Direct Dial: 4 Fax: +1.212.751.4864 Email: http://www.lw.com ******************************************************************************* To comply with IRS regulations, we advise you that any discussion of Federal tax issues in this e-mail was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used by you, (i) to avoid any penalties imposed under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) to promote, market or recommend to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. For more information please go to http://www.lw.com/docs/irs.pdf *******************************************************************************','Meeting tomorrowDear Cheryl, I had a very good meeting with rest of the team. yesterday, and I am excited about the possibility of working with him and the Thank you for taking the time to meet with me tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Best, Jose W. Fernandez LATHAM & WATKINS LLP 885 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022-4834 Direct Dial: 4 Fax: +1.212.751.4864 Email: http://www.lw.com ******************************************************************************* To comply with IRS regulations, we advise you that any discussion of Federal tax issues in this e-mail was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used by you, (i) to avoid any penalties imposed under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) to promote, market or recommend to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. For more information please go to http://www.lw.com/docs/irs.pdf *******************************************************************************'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Internal_Revenue_Service',6,1,'1265 - C05760599.txt','MexicoHrc\'s message so far has been brilliant. She has shaken up the status quo with her blunt comments on drugs. She is building valuable capital with Mexicans. In a future visit she must challenge Mexicans, especially students, to help strenghthen their instititutions. She can commit to stand with them as they do so by lending a helpful hand IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.','MexicoHrc\'s message so far has been brilliant. She has shaken up the status quo with her blunt comments on drugs. She is building valuable capital with Mexicans. In a future visit she must challenge Mexicans, especially students, to help strenghthen their instititutions. She can commit to stand with them as they do so by lending a helpful hand IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Internal_Revenue_Service',6,1,'1266 - C05760600.txt','MexicoIf this is an important message we can highlight in her speech today. I\'ll consult here, Cheryl, if you can follow up with Jose. FYI Hrc\'s message so far has been brilliant. She has shaken up the status quo with her blunt comments on drugs. She is building valuable capital with Mexicans. In a future visit she must challenge Mexicans, especially students, to help strenghthen their instititutions. She can commit to stand with them as they do so by lending a helpful hand IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.','MexicoIf this is an important message we can highlight in her speech today. I\'ll consult here, Cheryl, if you can follow up with Jose. FYI Hrc\'s message so far has been brilliant. She has shaken up the status quo with her blunt comments on drugs. She is building valuable capital with Mexicans. In a future visit she must challenge Mexicans, especially students, to help strenghthen their instititutions. She can commit to stand with them as they do so by lending a helpful hand IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Internal_Revenue_Service',6,1,'1305 - C05760695.txt','ChinaI agree it is worth considering. FYI Thanks. Btw - I think Secy is really at top of her game. So proud of her. Best, jose Thanks jose Cheryl is right, she won\'t have much if any independant stops on her schedule while she\'s in china with the president but if that changes, will get in touch. Got it - not sure where she will go as she is likely to travel mostly with the president but we will put Expo under consideration and looping in Huma. cdm Hi Cheryl - if Secy Clinton does something related to Expo in Shanghai in Nov during APEC, assuming she goes, I\'d really like to try to meet her there. Incidentally, If she goes to Shanghai, it would be viewed as odd for her not to visit the Expo site, given the personal interest she has taken in the matter. xo - jose IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. 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If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.','ChinaI agree it is worth considering. FYI Thanks. Btw - I think Secy is really at top of her game. So proud of her. Best, jose Thanks jose Cheryl is right, she won\'t have much if any independant stops on her schedule while she\'s in china with the president but if that changes, will get in touch. Got it - not sure where she will go as she is likely to travel mostly with the president but we will put Expo under consideration and looping in Huma. cdm Hi Cheryl - if Secy Clinton does something related to Expo in Shanghai in Nov during APEC, assuming she goes, I\'d really like to try to meet her there. Incidentally, If she goes to Shanghai, it would be viewed as odd for her not to visit the Expo site, given the personal interest she has taken in the matter. xo - jose IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. 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We had Jim raise this with the Greek ambassador yesterday, who told him that they were aware of the situation and would come back with a report when Jim got to Corfu. Do you know anything about this? Dear Hillary, John Solomon, Exec Editor of Washington Times and a close personal friend (and always fair to us as AP reporter and later Wash Post reporter), has called about a Wash Times reporter who is being held by Iranians. He says Greeks have good relations and he believes they are trying to help. He believes you are meeting with Greek Foreign Minister tomorrow and hopes you can raise the issue with him - he may already know something about it. Any information he knows would help family. Hope you can do this - And hope your elbow is better - Best wishes, Lanny IRS Circular 230 disclosure: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS, we inform you that any tax advice contained in this communication, unless expressly stated otherwise, was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matter(s) addressed herein. NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: THIS E-MAIL IS MEANT FOR ONLY THE INTENDED RECIPIENT OF THE TRANSMISSION, AND MAY BE A COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGED BY LAW. IF YOU RECEIVED THIS E- MAIL IN ERROR, ANY REVIEW, USE, DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION, OR COPYING OF THIS E-MAIL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. PLEASE NOTIFY US 69','PersonalYes. We had Jim raise this with the Greek ambassador yesterday, who told him that they were aware of the situation and would come back with a report when Jim got to Corfu. Do you know anything about this? Dear Hillary, John Solomon, Exec Editor of Washington Times and a close personal friend (and always fair to us as AP reporter and later Wash Post reporter), has called about a Wash Times reporter who is being held by Iranians. He says Greeks have good relations and he believes they are trying to help. He believes you are meeting with Greek Foreign Minister tomorrow and hopes you can raise the issue with him - he may already know something about it. Any information he knows would help family. Hope you can do this - And hope your elbow is better - Best wishes, Lanny IRS Circular 230 disclosure: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS, we inform you that any tax advice contained in this communication, unless expressly stated otherwise, was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matter(s) addressed herein. NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: THIS E-MAIL IS MEANT FOR ONLY THE INTENDED RECIPIENT OF THE TRANSMISSION, AND MAY BE A COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGED BY LAW. IF YOU RECEIVED THIS E- MAIL IN ERROR, ANY REVIEW, USE, DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION, OR COPYING OF THIS E-MAIL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. PLEASE NOTIFY US 69'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Internal_Revenue_Service',6,1,'2175 - C05762866.txt','Meeting tomorrowDear Cheryl, I had a very good meeting with rest of the team. yesterday, and I am excited about the possibility of working with him and the Thank you for taking the time to meet with me tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Best, Jose W. Fernandez LATHAM & WATKINS LLP 885 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022-4834 Direct Dial: 4 Fax: +1.212.751.4864 Email: http://www.lw.com ******************************************************************************* To comply with IRS regulations, we advise you that any discussion of Federal tax issues in this e-mail was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used by you, (i) to avoid any penalties imposed under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) to promote, market or recommend to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. For more information please go to http://www.lw.com/docs/irs.pdf *******************************************************************************','Meeting tomorrowDear Cheryl, I had a very good meeting with rest of the team. yesterday, and I am excited about the possibility of working with him and the Thank you for taking the time to meet with me tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Best, Jose W. Fernandez LATHAM & WATKINS LLP 885 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022-4834 Direct Dial: 4 Fax: +1.212.751.4864 Email: http://www.lw.com ******************************************************************************* To comply with IRS regulations, we advise you that any discussion of Federal tax issues in this e-mail was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used by you, (i) to avoid any penalties imposed under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) to promote, market or recommend to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. For more information please go to http://www.lw.com/docs/irs.pdf *******************************************************************************'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Internal_Revenue_Service',6,1,'3610 - C05766351.txt','LAFyi - In case this makes it up your way... Had good meeting with Antonio Villaraigosa this morning. He is totally supportive and commited to help raise money and sponsor an LA presence. He totally got it. Do you know Jay Carson, his press guy? He was one of our campaign press hands. Also, his head of Intl, Dario, says he worked with you at WH legis affairs. Antonio did say that he has not heard from Secy since election. I wonder how feasible it would be to get her to call him to thank him for his commitment to help? I think he can easily raise $2m. This is the figure we talked about. His competitiveness got going when I told him that Henry Cisneros is helping raise $1M in little ole San Antonio... On my way to Houston tomorrow to meet with leaders there Fri morning... We should figure out a NY strategy. With Tx, Ca & Ny, we have strong geographic balance. IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.','LAFyi - In case this makes it up your way... Had good meeting with Antonio Villaraigosa this morning. He is totally supportive and commited to help raise money and sponsor an LA presence. He totally got it. Do you know Jay Carson, his press guy? He was one of our campaign press hands. Also, his head of Intl, Dario, says he worked with you at WH legis affairs. Antonio did say that he has not heard from Secy since election. I wonder how feasible it would be to get her to call him to thank him for his commitment to help? I think he can easily raise $2m. This is the figure we talked about. His competitiveness got going when I told him that Henry Cisneros is helping raise $1M in little ole San Antonio... On my way to Houston tomorrow to meet with leaders there Fri morning... We should figure out a NY strategy. With Tx, Ca & Ny, we have strong geographic balance. 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Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'International_Atomic_Energy_Agency',4,1,'1995 - C05762595.txt','IAEA Amano acclamation completed (SBU)Will reach out and see if he can do it at noon. (SBU) According to UN VIE, new IAEA Director General Amano\'s acclamation is completed. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. Al','IAEA Amano acclamation completed (SBU)Will reach out and see if he can do it at noon. (SBU) According to UN VIE, new IAEA Director General Amano\'s acclamation is completed. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. Al'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'International_Atomic_Energy_Agency',4,1,'3665 - C05766506.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'International_Atomic_Energy_Agency',4,1,'3669 - C05766517.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'International_child_abduction',3,1,'2142 - C05762815.txt','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma.? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time.','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma.? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'International_child_abduction',3,1,'3683 - C05766547.txt','Letter to LautenbergHi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time. Sincerely,','Letter to LautenbergHi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time. Sincerely,'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'International_child_abduction',3,1,'3685 - C05766550.txt','Letter to LautenbergThanks. The letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which','Letter to LautenbergThanks. The letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'International_community',1,1,'2474 - C05763811.txt','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years, Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side. U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. \"I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years,\" Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. \"This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side.\" U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing; U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, \"we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements,\" Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'International_Conference_on_Afghanistan,_Bonn_(2001)',1,1,'3393 - C05765954.txt','(Reuters) UK\'s Brown calls London meeting on Yemen on January 28LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Brown has invited key international partners to a meeting to discuss how to counter radicalisation in Yemen following last week\'s failed attack on a U.S.-bound plane, his office said. Brown will host the event in London on January 28. The high-level meeting will be held in parallel with an international conference on Afghanistan the same day.','(Reuters) UK\'s Brown calls London meeting on Yemen on January 28LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Brown has invited key international partners to a meeting to discuss how to counter radicalisation in Yemen following last week\'s failed attack on a U.S.-bound plane, his office said. Brown will host the event in London on January 28. The high-level meeting will be held in parallel with an international conference on Afghanistan the same day.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'International_Criminal_Court',4,1,'162 - C05739752.txt','tick tock on libya tidc todc on libyaHere is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish, let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14 ? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with TNC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NA TO civilian protection mission.','tick tock on libya tidc todc on libyaHere is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish, let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14 ? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with TNC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NA TO civilian protection mission.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'International_Criminal_Court',4,1,'165 - C05739755.txt','tick tock on libya FIN: tick tock on libyaPis print for me. Here is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish. let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March -- IIRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representatiye to Benghazi','tick tock on libya FIN: tick tock on libyaPis print for me. Here is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish. let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March -- IIRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representatiye to Benghazi'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'International_Criminal_Court',4,1,'268 - C05739876.txt','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and all necessary measures - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and \"all necessary measures\" - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.'),(12.875503299472802,6.437751649736401,2500,'International_Criminal_Court',4,2,'3003 - C05764855.txt','ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding Committee>Committee> I am still with the Israeli delegation and am waiting for the moment they hear this. The press release does not even say this was at Ocampo\'s request. http://www.icc-cpi.int/NR/exeres/EOBE66F1-C4A5-4F33-A0D5-E369036533FA.htm sorry if this is old news. Note concluding line: A further report is to be presented by the PNA in the near future, clarifying additional issues discussed during the meeting. ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact- Finding Committee ICC-OTP-20091016-PR465 On 16 October, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Luis Moreno-Ocampo, received a Palestinian delegation headed by Dr. Ali Khashan, Minister of Justice of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). Dr. Khashan was accompanied by the Palestinian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Nabil Abuznaid, and a team of legal experts including Vaughan Lowe QC, Professor of International Law at Oxford University. The Prosecutor also received members of the Independent Fact-finding Committee led by Professor John Dugard and members of the Arab League Secretariat, in the context of ongoing consultations. The PNA delegation submitted a preliminary report presenting its legal arguments in support of the declaration lodged on 22 January 2009, accepting the jurisdiction of the Court over crimes committed in Palestine. The Office will carefully examine all supporting arguments submitted, starting with the initial issue of whether the declaration by the PNA accepting the exercise of jurisdiction by the ICC meets statutory requirements. The Prosecutor said','ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding Committee>Committee> I am still with the Israeli delegation and am waiting for the moment they hear this. The press release does not even say this was at Ocampo\'s request. http://www.icc-cpi.int/NR/exeres/EOBE66F1-C4A5-4F33-A0D5-E369036533FA.htm sorry if this is old news. Note concluding line: A further report is to be presented by the PNA in the near future, clarifying additional issues discussed during the meeting. ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact- Finding Committee ICC-OTP-20091016-PR465 On 16 October, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Luis Moreno-Ocampo, received a Palestinian delegation headed by Dr. Ali Khashan, Minister of Justice of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). Dr. Khashan was accompanied by the Palestinian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Nabil Abuznaid, and a team of legal experts including Vaughan Lowe QC, Professor of International Law at Oxford University. The Prosecutor also received members of the Independent Fact-finding Committee led by Professor John Dugard and members of the Arab League Secretariat, in the context of ongoing consultations. The PNA delegation submitted a preliminary report presenting its legal arguments in support of the declaration lodged on 22 January 2009, accepting the jurisdiction of the Court over crimes committed in Palestine. The Office will carefully examine all supporting arguments submitted, starting with the initial issue of whether the declaration by the PNA accepting the exercise of jurisdiction by the ICC meets statutory requirements. The Prosecutor said'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'International_Crisis_Group',1,1,'2474 - C05763811.txt','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years, Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side. U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. \"I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years,\" Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. \"This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side.\" U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing; U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, \"we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements,\" Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'International_economics',2,1,'3294 - C05765795.txt','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main banker for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main \"banker\" for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'International_economics',2,1,'3403 - C05765980.txt','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures. Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero; long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: \"On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures.\" Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'International_Food_Policy_Research_Institute',1,1,'2058 - C05762702.txt','Friday Policy Review on Africa Friday Policy ReviewInteresting take on China below. No ? I wasn\'t invited to this. I can\'t anyway ? I need to go over to USAID for an event we\'re hosting w/ IFPRI. S/P recently drafted a policy paper on Africa and I worked contributed a lot to that paper. I see one big issue missing from those questions ?the issue of China in Africa. China is transforming the continent in a way not seen since the days of colonialism. We should also think about China in the context of food security. There are one million Chinese farmers currently working in Africa! That\'s remarkable if you think about it. China has also bought nearly 3 million hectares of land in Africa and could become one of the largest sources of commercial farming on the continent. They are also building many of the roads that will transform transportation and the movement of agriculture products. --Matt Are you coming? 70 This Friday\'s policy review meeting will focus on sub-Saharan Africa. It will be held from 9:15-10:15 in the Deputy\'s Conference Room. S/P will circulate questions for discussion in advance of the meeting. Those bureaus that have relevant issues/concerns should send an appropriate representative to the meeting. Please do not send more than one representative without prior approval. 71','Friday Policy Review on Africa Friday Policy ReviewInteresting take on China below. No ? I wasn\'t invited to this. I can\'t anyway ? I need to go over to USAID for an event we\'re hosting w/ IFPRI. S/P recently drafted a policy paper on Africa and I worked contributed a lot to that paper. I see one big issue missing from those questions ?the issue of China in Africa. China is transforming the continent in a way not seen since the days of colonialism. We should also think about China in the context of food security. There are one million Chinese farmers currently working in Africa! That\'s remarkable if you think about it. China has also bought nearly 3 million hectares of land in Africa and could become one of the largest sources of commercial farming on the continent. They are also building many of the roads that will transform transportation and the movement of agriculture products. --Matt Are you coming? 70 This Friday\'s policy review meeting will focus on sub-Saharan Africa. It will be held from 9:15-10:15 in the Deputy\'s Conference Room. S/P will circulate questions for discussion in advance of the meeting. Those bureaus that have relevant issues/concerns should send an appropriate representative to the meeting. Please do not send more than one representative without prior approval. 71'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'International_Fund_for_Agricultural_Development',1,1,'2105 - C05762768.txt','Congratulations!Dear Nora, Please pass along the following message to Cheryl. Thanks, Jeff Sachs Dear Cheryl, Congratulations on the launch of the $20b G8 initiative. This will stand as a historic success of President Obama and Secretary Clinton. Please do convey my personal congratulations and gratitude to Secretary Clinton if you have a moment to do so. I know what a key role you personally played in bringing this to fruition. I would like to suggest one overarching strategy for success. Please do push hard on the donors (USAID included!) to pool the donor resources into one, at most two, multilateral funding streams. Certainly the World Bank should be the main spigot, and IFAD possibly a second. By pooling the resources, we\'ll cut down BY YEARS on the delays, donor negotiations, further talk, report writing, expert trips, etc., etc., which are now the biggest single threat to success of the initiative. I look forward to a few minutes by phone or in person to offer some tips coming from long years of experience in this sphere. This can be a real historic path-breaker, if it\'s not swallowed in the agencies! Warm regards and kudos! Jeff Sachs 1 AO','Congratulations!Dear Nora, Please pass along the following message to Cheryl. Thanks, Jeff Sachs Dear Cheryl, Congratulations on the launch of the $20b G8 initiative. This will stand as a historic success of President Obama and Secretary Clinton. Please do convey my personal congratulations and gratitude to Secretary Clinton if you have a moment to do so. I know what a key role you personally played in bringing this to fruition. I would like to suggest one overarching strategy for success. Please do push hard on the donors (USAID included!) to pool the donor resources into one, at most two, multilateral funding streams. Certainly the World Bank should be the main spigot, and IFAD possibly a second. By pooling the resources, we\'ll cut down BY YEARS on the delays, donor negotiations, further talk, report writing, expert trips, etc., etc., which are now the biggest single threat to success of the initiative. I look forward to a few minutes by phone or in person to offer some tips coming from long years of experience in this sphere. This can be a real historic path-breaker, if it\'s not swallowed in the agencies! Warm regards and kudos! Jeff Sachs 1 AO'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'International_law',4,1,'1712 - C05761724.txt','STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT REGARDING NORTH KOREAFYI THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2009 STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT REGARDING NORTH KOREA Today, North Korea said that it has conducted a nuclear test in violation of international law. It appears to also have attempted a short range missile launch. These actions, while not a surprise given its statements and actions to date, are a matter of grave concern to all nations. North Korea\'s attempts to develop nuclear weapons, as well as its ballistic missile program, constitute a threat to international peace and security. By acting in blatant defiance of the United Nations Security Council, North Korea is directly and recklessly challenging the international community. North Korea\'s behavior increases tensions and undermines stability in Northeast Asia. Such provocations will only serve to deepen North Korea\'s isolation. It will not find international acceptance unless it abandons its pursuit of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. The danger posed by North Korea\'s threatening activities warrants action by the international community. We have been and will continue working with our allies and partners in the Six-Party Talks as well as other members of the U.N. Security Council in the days ahead. 10','STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT REGARDING NORTH KOREAFYI THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2009 STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT REGARDING NORTH KOREA Today, North Korea said that it has conducted a nuclear test in violation of international law. It appears to also have attempted a short range missile launch. These actions, while not a surprise given its statements and actions to date, are a matter of grave concern to all nations. North Korea\'s attempts to develop nuclear weapons, as well as its ballistic missile program, constitute a threat to international peace and security. By acting in blatant defiance of the United Nations Security Council, North Korea is directly and recklessly challenging the international community. North Korea\'s behavior increases tensions and undermines stability in Northeast Asia. Such provocations will only serve to deepen North Korea\'s isolation. It will not find international acceptance unless it abandons its pursuit of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. The danger posed by North Korea\'s threatening activities warrants action by the international community. We have been and will continue working with our allies and partners in the Six-Party Talks as well as other members of the U.N. Security Council in the days ahead. 10'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'International_law',4,1,'2571 - C05764053.txt','HRC scorecardFyi Cheryl, Jake: Despite the nailbiting finale, the Human Rights Council reentry has been remarkably successful. The tally, with returns still coming in: 1. Goldstone-report deferred through extraordinary political work by all of you 2. Freedom of Expression--tonsensus--a landmark achievement in suggesting that there is indeed a universal understanding of freedom of expression that can cut across cultural lines 3. Honduras: consensus 4. Womens\' Equality-consensus 5. Human Security issues: US took forward leaning posture USG engaged across the board and got the results it wanted--5 for 5--plus appeared principled and balanced To be honest if we had gotten any 2 of these, I would have felt relieved. Instead we ran the table. There was a stunning performance by 10-DRL-L-AmEmbassy Geneva and various regional bureaus, particularly NEA and WHA and AF, as well as EUR. The State Department at its finest and multilateral diplomacy executed at a macro and micro level. Brimmer, Nossel, Posner all were outstanding as were our folks in Geneva. And this is in our first reengagement. It should get better as we gain more experience. Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520 202 647 9598 o KohHH@State.gov<mailto:KohHH@State.gov> Martin R. Flug Professor of International Law, Yale Law School (on leave),','HRC scorecardFyi Cheryl, Jake: Despite the nailbiting finale, the Human Rights Council reentry has been remarkably successful. The tally, with returns still coming in: 1. Goldstone-report deferred through extraordinary political work by all of you 2. Freedom of Expression--tonsensus--a landmark achievement in suggesting that there is indeed a universal understanding of freedom of expression that can cut across cultural lines 3. Honduras: consensus 4. Womens\' Equality-consensus 5. Human Security issues: US took forward leaning posture USG engaged across the board and got the results it wanted--5 for 5--plus appeared principled and balanced To be honest if we had gotten any 2 of these, I would have felt relieved. Instead we ran the table. There was a stunning performance by 10-DRL-L-AmEmbassy Geneva and various regional bureaus, particularly NEA and WHA and AF, as well as EUR. The State Department at its finest and multilateral diplomacy executed at a macro and micro level. Brimmer, Nossel, Posner all were outstanding as were our folks in Geneva. And this is in our first reengagement. It should get better as we gain more experience. Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520 202 647 9598 o KohHH@State.gov<mailto:KohHH@State.gov> Martin R. Flug Professor of International Law, Yale Law School (on leave),'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'International_law',4,1,'2681 - C05764250.txt','AFP/SLFrom your clips: US Responds To Sri Lanka Protest Over Clinton Remark (AFP) Monday, October 5, 2009 AFP WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States, responding to protests from Sri Lanka over remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, said it had no recent evidence of women being raped while in Sri Lankan government custody. In a letter addressed to Sri Lanka\'s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama, the State Department noted that the US government and international human rights groups over the years had detailed numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. However, the letter signed by Melanne Verveer, ambassador at large for global women\'s issues at the State Department said that in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009 ... we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict area around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context, the letter said, adding that Washington remains concerned about extrajudicial killings, disappearances and detainee abuse in Sri Lanka. Secretary Clinton believes that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights, the letter said. Sri Lanka lodged its protest with the US embassy in Colombo over the remarks made by Clinton last month to the United Nations Security Council. We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma and Sri Lanka and elsewhere, the US secretary of state had said during a resolution calling for an end to sexual violence in armed conflict, according to published reports of Clinton\'s remarks. Her comments sparked an outcry across Sri Lanka, where government forces in May crushed Tamil Tiger rebels after decades of fighting. Colombo faced condemnation for its handling of the final stages of the war against Tiger rebels and managed to stave off a Security Council resolution calling for war crimes investigations thanks to the vetoes of China and Russia. The United Nations has said that over 7,000 civilians perished in the first four months of intense fighting this year. Sri Lanka is now facing international pressure to free 250,000 ethnic Tamil civilians who managed to escape the fighting but are now held in internment camps while they are screened to see whether they were rebels. B6','AFP/SLFrom your clips: US Responds To Sri Lanka Protest Over Clinton Remark (AFP) Monday, October 5, 2009 AFP WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States, responding to protests from Sri Lanka over remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, said it had no recent evidence of women being raped while in Sri Lankan government custody. In a letter addressed to Sri Lanka\'s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama, the State Department noted that the US government and international human rights groups over the years had detailed \"numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government.\" However, the letter signed by Melanne Verveer, ambassador at large for global women\'s issues at the State Department said that \"in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009 ... we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict area around the world.\" \"We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context,\" the letter said, adding that Washington remains concerned about extrajudicial killings, disappearances and detainee abuse in Sri Lanka. \"Secretary Clinton believes that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights,\" the letter said. Sri Lanka lodged its protest with the US embassy in Colombo over the remarks made by Clinton last month to the United Nations Security Council. \"We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma and Sri Lanka and elsewhere,\" the US secretary of state had said during a resolution calling for an end to sexual violence in armed conflict, according to published reports of Clinton\'s remarks. Her comments sparked an outcry across Sri Lanka, where government forces in May crushed Tamil Tiger rebels after decades of fighting. Colombo faced condemnation for its handling of the final stages of the war against Tiger rebels and managed to stave off a Security Council resolution calling for war crimes investigations thanks to the vetoes of China and Russia. The United Nations has said that over 7,000 civilians perished in the first four months of intense fighting this year. Sri Lanka is now facing international pressure to free 250,000 ethnic Tamil civilians who managed to escape the fighting but are now held in internment camps while they are screened to see whether they were rebels. B6'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'International_law',4,1,'3003 - C05764855.txt','ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding Committee>Committee> I am still with the Israeli delegation and am waiting for the moment they hear this. The press release does not even say this was at Ocampo\'s request. http://www.icc-cpi.int/NR/exeres/EOBE66F1-C4A5-4F33-A0D5-E369036533FA.htm sorry if this is old news. Note concluding line: A further report is to be presented by the PNA in the near future, clarifying additional issues discussed during the meeting. ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact- Finding Committee ICC-OTP-20091016-PR465 On 16 October, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Luis Moreno-Ocampo, received a Palestinian delegation headed by Dr. Ali Khashan, Minister of Justice of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). Dr. Khashan was accompanied by the Palestinian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Nabil Abuznaid, and a team of legal experts including Vaughan Lowe QC, Professor of International Law at Oxford University. The Prosecutor also received members of the Independent Fact-finding Committee led by Professor John Dugard and members of the Arab League Secretariat, in the context of ongoing consultations. The PNA delegation submitted a preliminary report presenting its legal arguments in support of the declaration lodged on 22 January 2009, accepting the jurisdiction of the Court over crimes committed in Palestine. The Office will carefully examine all supporting arguments submitted, starting with the initial issue of whether the declaration by the PNA accepting the exercise of jurisdiction by the ICC meets statutory requirements. The Prosecutor said','ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding Committee>Committee> I am still with the Israeli delegation and am waiting for the moment they hear this. The press release does not even say this was at Ocampo\'s request. http://www.icc-cpi.int/NR/exeres/EOBE66F1-C4A5-4F33-A0D5-E369036533FA.htm sorry if this is old news. Note concluding line: A further report is to be presented by the PNA in the near future, clarifying additional issues discussed during the meeting. ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact- Finding Committee ICC-OTP-20091016-PR465 On 16 October, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Luis Moreno-Ocampo, received a Palestinian delegation headed by Dr. Ali Khashan, Minister of Justice of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). Dr. Khashan was accompanied by the Palestinian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Nabil Abuznaid, and a team of legal experts including Vaughan Lowe QC, Professor of International Law at Oxford University. The Prosecutor also received members of the Independent Fact-finding Committee led by Professor John Dugard and members of the Arab League Secretariat, in the context of ongoing consultations. The PNA delegation submitted a preliminary report presenting its legal arguments in support of the declaration lodged on 22 January 2009, accepting the jurisdiction of the Court over crimes committed in Palestine. The Office will carefully examine all supporting arguments submitted, starting with the initial issue of whether the declaration by the PNA accepting the exercise of jurisdiction by the ICC meets statutory requirements. The Prosecutor said'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'International_Monetary_Fund',6,1,'1298 - C05760685.txt','Nominees ConfirmedFYI Just a couple of minutes ago, the Senate confirmed the following nominees: Cal. #37 ? Timothy Geithner to be Governor of the IMF, etc. Cal. #38 ? Richard Verma to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Leg Affairs Cal. #39 ? Esther Brimmer to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Intl Organization Affairs Cal. #41 ? Rose Gottemoeller to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Verification Cal. #42 ? Karl Eikenberry to be Ambassador to Afghanistan Cal. #44 ? Melanne Verveer to be Ambassador at Large for Women\'s Global Affairs Neither Chris Hill nor Phil Gordon. were confirmed this time around. Leader Reid explained that a vote on Hill\'s nomination will occur when the Senate reconvenes on Monday, April 20th. We need to find out more on the status of Gordon\'s nomination. Thanks. 33','Nominees ConfirmedFYI Just a couple of minutes ago, the Senate confirmed the following nominees: Cal. #37 ? Timothy Geithner to be Governor of the IMF, etc. Cal. #38 ? Richard Verma to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Leg Affairs Cal. #39 ? Esther Brimmer to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Intl Organization Affairs Cal. #41 ? Rose Gottemoeller to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Verification Cal. #42 ? Karl Eikenberry to be Ambassador to Afghanistan Cal. #44 ? Melanne Verveer to be Ambassador at Large for Women\'s Global Affairs Neither Chris Hill nor Phil Gordon. were confirmed this time around. Leader Reid explained that a vote on Hill\'s nomination will occur when the Senate reconvenes on Monday, April 20th. We need to find out more on the status of Gordon\'s nomination. Thanks. 33'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'International_Monetary_Fund',6,1,'1359 - C05760795.txt','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence; through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom; and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'International_Monetary_Fund',6,1,'1445 - C05761169.txt','Some intel for you...This is about Sri Lankan Govt and the Tigers... I have a good source. This was shared to me at my and Karen\'s Derby Party yesterday (can you believe the 50 to 1 odds winner?). There was a meeting held with Geitner asked for and led by IMF... They told him you were intruding into his domain by ordering/telling IMF to suspend funding to Sri Lakan Govt. B6','Some intel for you...This is about Sri Lankan Govt and the Tigers... I have a good source. This was shared to me at my and Karen\'s Derby Party yesterday (can you believe the 50 to 1 odds winner?). There was a meeting held with Geitner asked for and led by IMF... They told him you were intruding into his domain by ordering/telling IMF to suspend funding to Sri Lakan Govt. B6'),(12.064573083253274,6.032286541626637,2500,'International_Monetary_Fund',6,2,'1726 - C05761775.txt','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding] they just don\'t want to support it on this bill, Pelosi said Thursday, So we have to do that with all Democratic votes. She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a national security initiative because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists, she said. It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate. House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days, said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. \"I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding]; they just don\'t want to support it on this bill,\" Pelosi said Thursday, \"So we have to do that with all Democratic votes.\" She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a \"national security initiative\" because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. \"I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists,\" she said. \"It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate.\" House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. \"We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days,\" said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'International_Monetary_Fund',6,1,'3294 - C05765795.txt','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main banker for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main \"banker\" for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'International_Monetary_Fund',6,1,'334 - C05758456.txt','Some Intel for you... Some intel for you...Do you know anything about this--from any angle? This is about Sri Lankan Govt and the Tigers... I have a good source. This was shared to me at my and Karen\'s Derby Party yesterday (can you believe the 50 to 1 odds winner?). There was a meeting held with Geitner asked for and led by IMF... They told him you were intruding into his domain by ordering/telling IMF to suspend funding to Sri Lakan Govt. My take is that the people on the ground both with World Bank and IMF believe the Tigers need to be completely defeated and any collateral damage inflicted on private people by SL govt in process is ok... They also believe Tigers are better at propaganda than SL govt... I have no idea what reality is... I know all about the conflict because there\'s been so much written over time but no idea of reality on ground. My point is that IMF/World Bank is hoping to get Geitner to intervene and they recently played to his sense of who is US point person on IMF... So, that\'s what I know. I\'ll keep my ears open.','Some Intel for you... Some intel for you...Do you know anything about this--from any angle? This is about Sri Lankan Govt and the Tigers... I have a good source. This was shared to me at my and Karen\'s Derby Party yesterday (can you believe the 50 to 1 odds winner?). There was a meeting held with Geitner asked for and led by IMF... They told him you were intruding into his domain by ordering/telling IMF to suspend funding to Sri Lakan Govt. My take is that the people on the ground both with World Bank and IMF believe the Tigers need to be completely defeated and any collateral damage inflicted on private people by SL govt in process is ok... They also believe Tigers are better at propaganda than SL govt... I have no idea what reality is... I know all about the conflict because there\'s been so much written over time but no idea of reality on ground. My point is that IMF/World Bank is hoping to get Geitner to intervene and they recently played to his sense of who is US point person on IMF... So, that\'s what I know. I\'ll keep my ears open.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'International_New_York_Times',1,1,'2970 - C05764795.txt','also...I think your speech in N.I. is among your best as SecState and an effort should be made to publish the heart of it in the International Herald Tribune, Irish papers and a British paper (perhaps the Guardian). I am doubtful a US paper would publish a long excerpt pared to a long -op-ed but identified as an excerpt of your speech, but one that might is the Boston Globe. Sid','also...I think your speech in N.I. is among your best as SecState and an effort should be made to publish the heart of it in the International Herald Tribune, Irish papers and a British paper (perhaps the Guardian). I am doubtful a US paper would publish a long excerpt pared to a long -op-ed but identified as an excerpt of your speech, but one that might is the Boston Globe. Sid'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'International_relations',2,1,'1291 - C05760678.txt','A little positive reinforcement to pass on to the S Congratulations! Follow-up on March 12 Dinner on MexicoPamela was at the dinner. Francisco, Just wanted to congratulate you and the entire team on a striking success. The Secretary\'s visit was jaw-dropping from the Mexican perspective. I have never seen such a positive reaction to a visit by a high ranking US government official. My personal favorite: Estamos hillarizados por estos dias. There is obviously also a show me the money aspect of the reaction, but even Mexico\'s newspaper of the traditionally anti-American left editorialized about Good Clinton, Bad Napolitano. And inside President Calderon\'s circle they are thrilled with Wednesday\'s meeting. Many congratulations. OK, I will stop bothering you with my emails and allow you to get back to doing your job. warm regards, Pamela Pamela K. Starr, PhD Senior Lecturer Public Diplomacy and International Relations Senior Fellow, Center on Public Diplomacy University of Southern California 3518 Trousdale Parkway Los Angeles, CA 90089-0043 tel: 213-740-4122 fax: 213-742-0281 email > Gonzalez, Francisco J <GonzalezFJ@state.gov> 3/23/2009 8:45 AM > Pamela, Many thanks for this. Your insights and suggestions are very helpful. While the Mexico left me with the impression that we\'re aiming in the right direction (Leslie Bassett, Robert Jacobson and Tom Shannon are excellent), we could 16 B6','A little positive reinforcement to pass on to the S Congratulations! Follow-up on March 12 Dinner on MexicoPamela was at the dinner. Francisco, Just wanted to congratulate you and the entire team on a striking success. The Secretary\'s visit was jaw-dropping from the Mexican perspective. I have never seen such a positive reaction to a visit by a high ranking US government official. My personal favorite: Estamos hillarizados por estos dias. There is obviously also a \"show me the money\" aspect of the reaction, but even Mexico\'s newspaper of the traditionally anti-American left editorialized about \"Good Clinton, Bad Napolitano\". And inside President Calderon\'s circle they are thrilled with Wednesday\'s meeting. Many congratulations. OK, I will stop bothering you with my emails and allow you to get back to doing your job. warm regards, Pamela Pamela K. Starr, PhD Senior Lecturer Public Diplomacy and International Relations Senior Fellow, Center on Public Diplomacy University of Southern California 3518 Trousdale Parkway Los Angeles, CA 90089-0043 tel: 213-740-4122 fax: 213-742-0281 email > \"Gonzalez, Francisco J\" <GonzalezFJ@state.gov> 3/23/2009 8:45 AM > Pamela, Many thanks for this. Your insights and suggestions are very helpful. While the Mexico left me with the impression that we\'re aiming in the right direction (Leslie Bassett, Robert Jacobson and Tom Shannon are excellent), we could 16 B6'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'International_relations',2,1,'3226 - C05765662.txt','Congrats on USAIDCheryl, Congratulations on a fabulous nomination. We look forward to working with Raj and continuing to help you and the Secretary. Our USGLC statement is attached and pasted below. Best, Liz Liz Schrayer U.S. Global Leadership Coalition 1220 19th Street, NW Washin on DC 20036 USGLC Applauds Choice of Dr. Rajiv Shah as USAID Administrator In Choosing Dr. Shah, President Signals Important Role Development Plays in Foreign Policy Washington, DC ? The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition released the following statement from Executive Director Liz Schrayer on President Obama\'s announcement of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development: `The USGLC applauds the President\'s nomination of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be USAID Administrator as yet another example of the President\'s commitment to elevating our civilian-led, smart power tools. With a robust International Affairs Budget request for FY 2010, a pledge to double foreign assistance by 2015, a Presidential Study Directive on Global Development and the State Department\'s Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review, the Administration continues to demonstrate the essential role development and diplomacy play in our foreign policy. Rajiv Shah is a fresh and dynamic addition to President Obama\'s foreign policy team. Dr. Shah will bring expertise and energy to a critical agency in need of strong, empowered leadership. His career in global development, global health and agricultural development give him real perspective to lead USAID. He is already an important player in the Administration\'s food security initiative, and his additional background in fighting global poverty and promoting global health make him an ideal candidate for this important post. The USGLC\'s broad, bipartisan coalition welcomes Dr. Shah\'s nomination to be USAID Administrator, and we look forward to working with him to strengthen the role of development The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (www.usglc.orq) is a broad-based influential network of 400 businesses and NGOs national security and foreign policy experts and business, faith-based, academic and community leaders in all 50 states','Congrats on USAIDCheryl, Congratulations on a fabulous nomination. We look forward to working with Raj and continuing to help you and the Secretary. Our USGLC statement is attached and pasted below. Best, Liz Liz Schrayer U.S. Global Leadership Coalition 1220 19th Street, NW Washin on DC 20036 USGLC Applauds Choice of Dr. Rajiv Shah as USAID Administrator In Choosing Dr. Shah, President Signals Important Role Development Plays in Foreign Policy Washington, DC ? The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition released the following statement from Executive Director Liz Schrayer on President Obama\'s announcement of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development: `The USGLC applauds the President\'s nomination of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be USAID Administrator as yet another example of the President\'s commitment to elevating our civilian-led, smart power tools. With a robust International Affairs Budget request for FY 2010, a pledge to double foreign assistance by 2015, a Presidential Study Directive on Global Development and the State Department\'s Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review, the Administration continues to demonstrate the essential role development and diplomacy play in our foreign policy. \"Rajiv Shah is a fresh and dynamic addition to President Obama\'s foreign policy team. Dr. Shah will bring expertise and energy to a critical agency in need of strong, empowered leadership. His career in global development, global health and agricultural development give him real perspective to lead USAID. He is already an important player in the Administration\'s food security initiative, and his additional background in fighting global poverty and promoting global health make him an ideal candidate for this important post. \"The USGLC\'s broad, bipartisan coalition welcomes Dr. Shah\'s nomination to be USAID Administrator, and we look forward to working with him to strengthen the role of development\" The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (www.usglc.orq) is a broad-based influential network of 400 businesses and NGOs; national security and foreign policy experts; and business, faith-based, academic and community leaders in all 50 states'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'International_Security_Assistance_Force',4,1,'1401 - C05761097.txt','From Amb. HolbrookePls print for me. FYI. Dear All? Ambassador Holbrooke asked us to make sure the email below goes to: Secretary Clinton General Jones Admiral Mullen General McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Beaver Dear Dave, Several people have revisited an idea I know you have heard before ? that ISAF, the UN, and the U.S. Mission buy some of their food on the local economy. This would: provide a source of rapid income to farmers reduce somewhat the amount of resupply convoys I have asked MG Field to look into this. I know that there are health and security issues, but perhaps there are ways to deal with them on a local basis. Richard Holbrooke cc: Secretary Clinton General Jim Jones Admiral Mike Mullen Gen. Stanley McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Bever','From Amb. HolbrookePls print for me. FYI. Dear All? Ambassador Holbrooke asked us to make sure the email below goes to: Secretary Clinton General Jones Admiral Mullen General McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Beaver Dear Dave, Several people have revisited an idea I know you have heard before ? that ISAF, the UN, and the U.S. Mission buy some of their food on the local economy. This would: provide a source of rapid income to farmers; reduce somewhat the amount of resupply convoys; I have asked MG Field to look into this. I know that there are health and security issues, but perhaps there are ways to deal with them on a local basis. Richard Holbrooke cc: Secretary Clinton General Jim Jones Admiral Mike Mullen Gen. Stanley McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Bever'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'International_Security_Assistance_Force',4,1,'2627 - C05764140.txt','CORRECT UPDATED VERSION FOR S -- NOTE ON MOBILE INITIATIVESAll, Yesterday Secretary Clinton asked for our Mobile Initiatives update (this would have been a part of one of the presentations in the Af/Pak session but was canceled due to time). Sean Misko may have sent an old version up, but this is the one reviewed by Holbrooke that should go to S. It also includes a significant update on our mobile banking programs that was not in the original draft. Please pass this to the Secretary. Also attached are a memo on the cell phone expansion by ISAF ? which was started by Ashley Bommer\'s initiatives -- in the spring and an economist report on mobile technologies in emerging markets that features the key Afghan telecom partner whose mobile payment program is described in the memo. Best, Vikram','CORRECT UPDATED VERSION FOR S -- NOTE ON MOBILE INITIATIVESAll, Yesterday Secretary Clinton asked for our Mobile Initiatives update (this would have been a part of one of the presentations in the Af/Pak session but was canceled due to time). Sean Misko may have sent an old version up, but this is the one reviewed by Holbrooke that should go to S. It also includes a significant update on our mobile banking programs that was not in the original draft. Please pass this to the Secretary. Also attached are a memo on the cell phone expansion by ISAF ? which was started by Ashley Bommer\'s initiatives -- in the spring and an economist report on mobile technologies in emerging markets that features the key Afghan telecom partner whose mobile payment program is described in the memo. Best, Vikram'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'International_Security_Assistance_Force',4,1,'3315 - C05765834.txt','Rasmussen press confHere is rasmussen statement at press conf today: On behalf of NATO, I warmly welcome President Obama\'s announcement on the new US approach and commitment to the mission in Afghanistan. President Obama\'s decision to substantially increase the numbers of US forces in the NATO- led operation is proof of his resolve the overall approach he laid out is a broader political strategy for success. The United States\' contribution to the NATO-led mission has always been substantial it is now even more important.But this is not a US mission alone: America\'s Allies in NATO have shared the risks, costs and burdens of this mission from the beginning. As the US increases its commitment, I am confident that the other Allies, as well as our Partners in the mission, will also make a substantial increase in their contribution. Taken together, the new force contributions from across the Alliance, as well as the new approach agreed by all the ISAF countries, will help create a new momentum in the mission in 2010.','Rasmussen press confHere is rasmussen statement at press conf today: On behalf of NATO, I warmly welcome President Obama\'s announcement on the new US approach and commitment to the mission in Afghanistan. President Obama\'s decision to substantially increase the numbers of US forces in the NATO- led operation is proof of his resolve; the overall approach he laid out is a broader political strategy for success. The United States\' contribution to the NATO-led mission has always been substantial; it is now even more important.But this is not a US mission alone: America\'s Allies in NATO have shared the risks, costs and burdens of this mission from the beginning. As the US increases its commitment, I am confident that the other Allies, as well as our Partners in the mission, will also make a substantial increase in their contribution. Taken together, the new force contributions from across the Alliance, as well as the new approach agreed by all the ISAF countries, will help create a new momentum in the mission in 2010.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'International_Security_Assistance_Force',4,1,'3485 - C05766108.txt','Isaf callsList we are reaching out to: Saudi Italy Poland Romania Spain France Netherlands Australia Canada Norway Denmark Sweden Japan South Korea','Isaf callsList we are reaching out to: Saudi Italy Poland Romania Spain France Netherlands Australia Canada Norway Denmark Sweden Japan South Korea'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'International_Terrestrial_Reference_System',1,1,'2858 - C05764601.txt','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogGriginal Message If u go to the actual website it has a great pic. Who says ca.i good poky changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm Sometimes impowtarit salts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphere. (hey just creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. UiaaLe riilary Ciinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Geri- tai Asseintily meeting next focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a question, she gave an answer that one top State Department official characterized as historic because it for the thara..:terike6 corruption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue. conunenz resona te.s on several levels. On the one, perhaps dosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the iVicCheystal&epory whic,r iderVd,Sies abus--: , of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go 1YOITi as e.,lorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Itrf . there e,e, bleiaeler C.orrupticn the Ille\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security th knits :itates taws. ,N.lether the concern is illegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons of mass thifTurt:icir, terrorism rrr insurgendes, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, times oun\'t Identify and bathe corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as a \'c1 society Eui-31.-,E..ri:Et,itig neve( once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address vithise, to simply .zgRi4st it is ericie..nic the world over and simply a way business gets done among esvN:,EI:,,,in the wood. is s.imply reckless. ? 1) e: is . eiement of top national security threats ... requires far more than mere po e:e or the wordiy bat linriteo capaoilities of NC5Os like Transparency International. It is a job that on the r 7esc.vices to identify and track targets and on the other demands the p.:11:1:y,Tok.Ns roans of those who are the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top s,.indlcates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last . 1 .-7 art} riat.liers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of ,l?tYw it ? rSI(?ri Uompany, Climon\'s remarks are important. But if she and the aomimsdation pian to systernatkaily go aster the cc fruptori that is linked to many if not most of our greatest','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogGriginal Message If u go to the actual website it has a great pic. Who says ca.i good poky changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm Sometimes impowtarit salts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphere. (hey just creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. UiaaLe riilary Ciinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Geri- tai Asseintily meeting next focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a question, she gave an answer that one top State Department official characterized as \"historic\" because it \"for the thara..:terike6 corruption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue.\" conunenz resona te.s on several levels. On the one, perhaps dosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the iVicCheystal&epory whic,r iderVd,Sies abus--: , of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go 1YOITi as e.,lorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Itrf . there e,e, bleiaeler C.orrupticn the Ille\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security th; knits :itates taws. ,N.lether the concern is illegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons of mass thifTurt:icir, terrorism rrr insurgendes, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, times oun\'t Identify and bathe corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as a \'c1 society\" Eui-31.-,E..ri:Et,itig neve( once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address vithise, to simply ;;;.zgRi4st it is ericie..nic the world over and simply a way business gets done among esv;N:,EI:,,,in the wood. is s.imply reckless. ? 1) e: is ;.; eiement of top national security threats ... requires far more than mere po e:e or the wordiy bat linriteo capaoilities of NC5Os like Transparency International. It is a job that on the r 7esc.vices to identify and track targets and on the other demands the p.:11:1:y,Tok.Ns roans of those who are the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top s,.indlcates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last . 1 .-7 art} riat.liers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of ,l?tYw it ? rSI;(?ri Uompany, Climon\'s remarks are important. But if she and the aomimsdation pian to systernatk;aily go aster the cc fruptori that is linked to many if not most of our greatest'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'International_waters',1,1,'1383 - C05760843.txt','Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia.Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College of Forensic Examiners I have guest lectured and taught industrial security management, homeland security, port and harbor security and critical incident response management. As elated as everyone is over the splendid outcome of the Maersk Alabama hijacking case, as I had predicted, in today\'s news, it is reported that four additional vessels were attacked and now Terrorists are holding some 60 hostages. Before anyone, does anything regarding Somalia, may I make the following comments and observations. What is going on in the Gulf of Aden is as an organized criminal enterprise for profit. There are some 250 hostages being held and they are being kept as well as they can be under the circumstances because the terrorists are expecting a payday out of this. As soon as they see any form of direct Military action in the northeast at the mouth of the Gulf of Aden, I can assure you more Americans will be abducted, and we will see another series of video beheadings under a Democratic watch. I would recommend that the Secretary encourage the United Nations to create an International Maritime Security Working Group. Since the Shipping Industry has already absorbed something like Fifty Billion Dollars regarding the various piracy incidents in 2008 alone they have the resources to contract private security/military contractors who could work onboard merchant shipping in International Waters.','Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia.Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College of Forensic Examiners; I have guest lectured and taught industrial security management, homeland security, port and harbor security and critical incident response management. As elated as everyone is over the splendid outcome of the Maersk Alabama hijacking case, as I had predicted, in today\'s news, it is reported that four additional vessels were attacked and now Terrorists are holding some 60 hostages. Before anyone, does anything regarding Somalia, may I make the following comments and observations. What is going on in the Gulf of Aden is as an organized criminal enterprise for profit. There are some 250 hostages being held and they are being kept as well as they can be under the circumstances because the terrorists are expecting a payday out of this. As soon as they see any form of direct Military action in the northeast at the mouth of the Gulf of Aden, I can assure you more Americans will be abducted, and we will see another series of video beheadings under a Democratic watch. I would recommend that the Secretary encourage the United Nations to create an International Maritime Security Working Group. Since the Shipping Industry has already absorbed something like Fifty Billion Dollars regarding the various piracy incidents in 2008 alone; they have the resources to contract private security/military contractors who could work onboard merchant shipping in International Waters.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Internet',1,1,'1248 - C05760568.txt','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an ask-the-secretary column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to text the secretary. (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals, said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an \"ask-the-secretary\" column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to \"text the secretary.\" (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) \"New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals,\" said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Internet_censorship',3,1,'2353 - C05763232.txt','12/21 Revisions to Internet Freedom SpeechThis looks fine and makes me sound like a techie (which is good, albeit a stretch). HRC: This is an early preview of the speech (which is still in progress). Let me know what you think conceptually after you read. Cdm SPEECH COVER PAGE INFORMATION FREEDOM SPEECH Lead Writer: Tomicah Tillemann Phone: 7-9842 / Email: tillemannts@state.gov VETTERS: PLEASE INITIAL HERE Folks, I\'ve attached the latest draft of the internet freedom speech. It should be ready for the Secretary. This version addresses issues raised in the last draft with three exceptions: B5','12/21 Revisions to Internet Freedom SpeechThis looks fine and makes me sound like a techie (which is good, albeit a stretch). HRC: This is an early preview of the speech (which is still in progress). Let me know what you think conceptually after you read. Cdm SPEECH COVER PAGE INFORMATION FREEDOM SPEECH Lead Writer: Tomicah Tillemann Phone: 7-9842 / Email: tillemannts@state.gov VETTERS: PLEASE INITIAL HERE Folks, I\'ve attached the latest draft of the internet freedom speech. It should be ready for the Secretary. This version addresses issues raised in the last draft with three exceptions: B5'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Internet_censorship',3,1,'2355 - C05763238.txt','12/21 Revisions to Internet Freedom SpeechIs there something magic about that date? Good - you good for us to sign off on giving a speech on 21 jan at newseum? This looks fine and makes me sound like a techie (which is good, albeit a stretch). HRC: This is an early preview of the speech (which is still in progress). Let me know what you think conceptually after you read. Cdm SPEECH COVER PAGE','12/21 Revisions to Internet Freedom SpeechIs there something magic about that date? Good - you good for us to sign off on giving a speech on 21 jan at newseum? This looks fine and makes me sound like a techie (which is good, albeit a stretch). HRC: This is an early preview of the speech (which is still in progress). Let me know what you think conceptually after you read. Cdm SPEECH COVER PAGE'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Internet_censorship',3,1,'2357 - C05763244.txt','Bullets on other potential Jan 21st Internet Freedom activitiesLet\'s lock it in asap. Thx. I am hoping to see draft of development speech today? HRC: Jan 21 is talismanic b/c it is before SOTU Below are other activities around the speech Alec and Co. would try tcrorchestrate. Given the scope, locking in the date is meaningful to do this well. cdm Bloggers roundtable Launch of 2 Innovation competitions (one for literacy, one for translation) Panel on technology in development (Raj and I would orchestrate) Release Internet Freedom Video','Bullets on other potential Jan 21st Internet Freedom activitiesLet\'s lock it in asap. Thx. I am hoping to see draft of development speech today? HRC: Jan 21 is talismanic b/c it is before SOTU Below are other activities around the speech Alec and Co. would try tcrorchestrate. Given the scope, locking in the date is meaningful to do this well. cdm Bloggers roundtable Launch of 2 Innovation competitions (one for literacy, one for translation) Panel on technology in development (Raj and I would orchestrate) Release Internet Freedom Video'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Internet_Explorer_8',1,1,'2172 - C05762863.txt','any truth to this account? SidWho wrote this? It has some aspects right of the 48 hours I was there but not others. H: Is this account true? If so, significant, and the only account of its kind. And, if true, the USG has not told its story, at the least. Sid <htto://bits.oureport.co.uk/HG?hc-we39&cd-i&hv-6&c?.- -u&ht-DM560, 52893FSDM54102495BW&n={art Lcie}(Howfdo,-I-4- know 4- Chi.na+wrecktk-le+Copenhageni-aeal?-4-i-twas+in4-the-Froom(1322475}&vcon= / . 0U/Environment/CopennaEin+climate+change+confe,_ c \'2009&seg-&cra . a=&gp=&fn1=&pec=&dcmp=&r','any truth to this account? SidWho wrote this? It has some aspects right of the 48 hours I was there but not others. H: Is this account true? If so, significant, and the only account of its kind. And, if true, the USG has not told its story, at the least. Sid <htto://bits.oureport.co.uk/HG?hc-we39&cd-i&hv-6&c?.- -u&ht-DM560, 52893FS;DM54102495BW&n={art Lcie}(Howfdo,-I-4- know 4- Chi.na+wrecktk-le+Copenhageni-aeal?-4-i-twas+in4-the-Froom;(1322475}&vcon= / . 0U/Environment/CopennaEin+climate+change+confe,_ c \'2009&seg-&cra . a=&gp=&fn1=&pec=&dcmp=&r'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Internet_forum',1,1,'1897 - C05762395.txt','Undeliverable: Followup FollowupAttachments: details.txt Followup (1.19 KB) Delivery has failed to these recipients or distribution lists: mhcaleja@state.gov The recipient\'s e-mail address was not found in the recipient\'s e-mail system. Microsoft Exchange will not try to redeliver this message for you. 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Return-Path: HDR22@clintonemail.com 148'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Internet_service_provider',4,1,'1052 - C05760283.txt','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family. Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business.','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: \"He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family.\" Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Internet_service_provider',4,1,'1056 - C05760287.txt','Samual heyman Samba! heymanWhere is Bill? Can I call his cell or Doug\'s? We are doing letter Also have a number if you want to call Wjc is supposed to call as well. Pis be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P.','Samual heyman Samba! heymanWhere is Bill? Can I call his cell or Doug\'s? We are doing letter Also have a number if you want to call Wjc is supposed to call as well. Pis be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Internet_service_provider',4,1,'3209 - C05765604.txt','Samual heymanNovember 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family. Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business. Mr. Heyman waged an aggressive campaign against the company\'s chairman and ultimately forced his removal through a shareholder vote - a rare victory for shareholders during a time when executives of public companies were considered virtually untouchable. Once Mr. Heyman took control of GAF, he reversed course and held on to the chemicals business, ultimately making it a big contributor to the company\'s profit.','Samual heymanNovember 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: \"He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family.\" Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business. Mr. Heyman waged an aggressive campaign against the company\'s chairman and ultimately forced his removal through a shareholder vote - a rare victory for shareholders during a time when executives of public companies were considered virtually untouchable. Once Mr. Heyman took control of GAF, he reversed course and held on to the chemicals business, ultimately making it a big contributor to the company\'s profit.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Internet_service_provider',4,1,'3217 - C05765646.txt','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker.','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Internment',1,1,'2681 - C05764250.txt','AFP/SLFrom your clips: US Responds To Sri Lanka Protest Over Clinton Remark (AFP) Monday, October 5, 2009 AFP WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States, responding to protests from Sri Lanka over remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, said it had no recent evidence of women being raped while in Sri Lankan government custody. In a letter addressed to Sri Lanka\'s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama, the State Department noted that the US government and international human rights groups over the years had detailed numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. However, the letter signed by Melanne Verveer, ambassador at large for global women\'s issues at the State Department said that in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009 ... we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict area around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context, the letter said, adding that Washington remains concerned about extrajudicial killings, disappearances and detainee abuse in Sri Lanka. Secretary Clinton believes that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights, the letter said. Sri Lanka lodged its protest with the US embassy in Colombo over the remarks made by Clinton last month to the United Nations Security Council. We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma and Sri Lanka and elsewhere, the US secretary of state had said during a resolution calling for an end to sexual violence in armed conflict, according to published reports of Clinton\'s remarks. Her comments sparked an outcry across Sri Lanka, where government forces in May crushed Tamil Tiger rebels after decades of fighting. Colombo faced condemnation for its handling of the final stages of the war against Tiger rebels and managed to stave off a Security Council resolution calling for war crimes investigations thanks to the vetoes of China and Russia. The United Nations has said that over 7,000 civilians perished in the first four months of intense fighting this year. Sri Lanka is now facing international pressure to free 250,000 ethnic Tamil civilians who managed to escape the fighting but are now held in internment camps while they are screened to see whether they were rebels. B6','AFP/SLFrom your clips: US Responds To Sri Lanka Protest Over Clinton Remark (AFP) Monday, October 5, 2009 AFP WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States, responding to protests from Sri Lanka over remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, said it had no recent evidence of women being raped while in Sri Lankan government custody. In a letter addressed to Sri Lanka\'s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama, the State Department noted that the US government and international human rights groups over the years had detailed \"numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government.\" However, the letter signed by Melanne Verveer, ambassador at large for global women\'s issues at the State Department said that \"in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009 ... we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict area around the world.\" \"We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context,\" the letter said, adding that Washington remains concerned about extrajudicial killings, disappearances and detainee abuse in Sri Lanka. \"Secretary Clinton believes that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights,\" the letter said. Sri Lanka lodged its protest with the US embassy in Colombo over the remarks made by Clinton last month to the United Nations Security Council. \"We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma and Sri Lanka and elsewhere,\" the US secretary of state had said during a resolution calling for an end to sexual violence in armed conflict, according to published reports of Clinton\'s remarks. Her comments sparked an outcry across Sri Lanka, where government forces in May crushed Tamil Tiger rebels after decades of fighting. Colombo faced condemnation for its handling of the final stages of the war against Tiger rebels and managed to stave off a Security Council resolution calling for war crimes investigations thanks to the vetoes of China and Russia. The United Nations has said that over 7,000 civilians perished in the first four months of intense fighting this year. Sri Lanka is now facing international pressure to free 250,000 ethnic Tamil civilians who managed to escape the fighting but are now held in internment camps while they are screened to see whether they were rebels. B6'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Interpol',4,1,'2165 - C05762853.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionWhen is Steinberg call? fyi Dan ? I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2nd Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Craig Kelly just called in for the latest developments, which I passed. gm Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. ? Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother.','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionWhen is Steinberg call? fyi Dan ? I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2nd Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Craig Kelly just called in for the latest developments, which I passed. gm Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. ? Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Interpol',4,1,'2228 - C05762967.txt','WHEELS UP on GOLDMAN Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 10:00 local time Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 8:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 18:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 10:30 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionYes. Assume you are getting these updates as well. B6 Mills, Cheryl D It\'s 8 hours 45 minutes to Orlando. WHEELS UP for the Goldman plane. Importance: High Sean and David Goldman have left the consulate for the airport. Wheels up likely in one hour or less. SBU Sean has not yet arrived at the consulate. David Goldman, Rep Smith, David\'s attorneys and Mission personnel all safe at Consulate. Still set for 9am handover. Consulate will allow Sergio Tostes, attorney for the Brazilian family, into the building along with Sean and his grandmother, Silvana. We have arranged for the party to enter directly into the building via the garage. The grandmother announced to the press her intention to park 3 blocks away, as the consulate would not allow her in but press are quoting the Embassy spokesperson Orna Blum flatly contradicting that statement, emphasizing that for Sean\'s emotional well-being, and in sensitivity to Silvana and David, the reunion be safe, private, and calm. Importance: High It appears there will be no handover tonight. According to David\'s Brazilian attorney, the negotiators have broken up, having not been able to agree on the issue of the Grandmother accompanying Sean to the U.S. on the plane (clearly, the other side remains unaware of the source/nature of the charter flight that is pending a handover). We have rebuffed attempts by the Brazilian family\'s attorney to get clarification from the Americans as an obvious last-ditch ploy to once again present this as a U.S. vs Brazil issue. We have been clear to all parties that we the Mission have absolutely no role in any negotiation between the parties and will not/not undertake any contact with the family or their representatives. Deadline for handover established by the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court in Rio remains 9am Thursday ? morning at the U.S. Consulate. Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the warrant authorizing enforcement of the order has been issued and should be in the possession of law enforcement should the family not comply. BCA has confirmed they will be in early tomorrow morning, ready to arrange enforcement should that be necessary. However, David\'s attorney believes they will comply with the order and appear at the Consulate. We stand ready for multiple scenarios. In good news, the Brazilian Central Authority reported that the judge assigned to hear the two motions filed by attorneys for the Brazilian family in the Superior Tribunal de Justica (STJ) has denied both motions on the merits, not just refused to consider the motions. Links to the decisions for those who wish to read legal Portuguese are provided below. The frequently-announced press conference by the Brazilian family/their attorney never materialized. We await word on their next public relations foray. Importance: High I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details on that yet. Importance: High Good news this morning: Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal machinations to delay implementation of the court order, and that the turnover happened today. We do not/not know what if any conditions the family will try to place on a voluntary handover, so planning for police execution of the court order continues. Interpol office in Brasilia has assured BCA and the Embassy LEGAT that they are fully aware of the status of the ? case and are ready to provide support if Sean is not turned over. They will have action if the family attempts to hide Sean. We have contacted WHA Press and CA Press separately to discuss timing to release statements if/when we are successful with wheels up. We have discussed detailed contingency plans should the police be called upon to go to the family residence to enforce the order if voluntary handover does not occur. Also have plans in place to supplement personnel in Rio should this extend past today. We have a general sense of the timing of potential events: We expect to have more clarity from the attorneys as to whether or not voluntary handover will occur around noon/1pm local time, which is 9/10 DC time. Should police enforcement be required, that will likely mean mid/late afternoon local time. We will advise asap if this timeline shifts (as it is likely to do, this being Brazil.) Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at ST1 will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 00B which for us means 7-8am. We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first instance is on recess and the duty court judge will need to take action, but magistrates in Rio are keenly aware of the status of the case and may be prepared to move this evening. BCA is hoping to effect handover tonight, and will plan to send their psychologist to Rio if the handover must happen tomorrow morning.','WHEELS UP on GOLDMAN Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 10:00 local time Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 8:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 18:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 10:30 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionYes. Assume you are getting these updates as well. B6 Mills, Cheryl D; It\'s 8 hours 45 minutes to Orlando. WHEELS UP for the Goldman plane. Importance: High Sean and David Goldman have left the consulate for the airport. Wheels up likely in one hour or less. SBU Sean has not yet arrived at the consulate. David Goldman, Rep Smith, David\'s attorneys and Mission personnel all safe at Consulate. Still set for 9am handover. Consulate will allow Sergio Tostes, attorney for the Brazilian family, into the building along with Sean and his grandmother, Silvana. We have arranged for the party to enter directly into the building via the garage. The grandmother announced to the press her intention to \"park 3 blocks away, as the consulate would not allow her in\" but press are quoting the Embassy spokesperson Orna Blum flatly contradicting that statement, emphasizing that for Sean\'s emotional well-being, and in sensitivity to Silvana and David, the reunion be safe, private, and calm. Importance: High It appears there will be no handover tonight. According to David\'s Brazilian attorney, the negotiators have broken up, having not been able to agree on the issue of the Grandmother accompanying Sean to the U.S. on the plane (clearly, the other side remains unaware of the source/nature of the charter flight that is pending a handover). We have rebuffed attempts by the Brazilian family\'s attorney to \"get clarification from the Americans\" as an obvious last-ditch ploy to once again present this as a U.S. vs Brazil issue. We have been clear to all parties that we the Mission have absolutely no role in any negotiation between the parties and will not/not undertake any contact with the family or their representatives. Deadline for handover established by the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court in Rio remains 9am Thursday ? morning at the U.S. Consulate. Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the warrant authorizing enforcement of the order has been issued and should be in the possession of law enforcement should the family not comply. BCA has confirmed they will be in early tomorrow morning, ready to arrange enforcement should that be necessary. However, David\'s attorney believes they will comply with the order and appear at the Consulate. We stand ready for multiple scenarios. In good news, the Brazilian Central Authority reported that the judge assigned to hear the two motions filed by attorneys for the Brazilian family in the Superior Tribunal de Justica (STJ) has denied both motions on the merits, not just refused to consider the motions. Links to the decisions for those who wish to read legal Portuguese are provided below. The frequently-announced press conference by the Brazilian family/their attorney never materialized. We await word on their next public relations foray. Importance: High I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details on that yet. Importance: High Good news this morning: Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal machinations to delay implementation of the court order, and that the turnover happened today. We do not/not know what if any conditions the family will try to place on a voluntary handover, so planning for police execution of the court order continues. Interpol office in Brasilia has assured BCA and the Embassy LEGAT that they are fully aware of the status of the ? case and are ready to provide support if Sean is not turned over. They will have action if the family attempts to hide Sean. We have contacted WHA Press and CA Press separately to discuss timing to release statements if/when we are successful with wheels up. We have discussed detailed contingency plans should the police be called upon to go to the family residence to enforce the order if voluntary handover does not occur. Also have plans in place to supplement personnel in Rio should this extend past today. We have a general sense of the timing of potential events: We expect to have more clarity from the attorneys as to whether or not voluntary handover will occur around noon/1pm local time, which is 9/10 DC time. Should police enforcement be required, that will likely mean mid/late afternoon local time. We will advise asap if this timeline shifts (as it is likely to do, this being Brazil.) Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at ST1 will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 00B which for us means 7-8am. We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first instance is on recess and the \"duty court\" judge will need to take action, but magistrates in Rio are keenly aware of the status of the case and may be prepared to move this evening. BCA is hoping to effect handover tonight, and will plan to send their psychologist to Rio if the handover must happen tomorrow morning.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Interpol',4,1,'3740 - C05766651.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman Decisionfyi Dan I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2\'d Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Damour will continue to update as events progress. -Phil! Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: o Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. o Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. o David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at STJ will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. ? The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. ? BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. ? We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. ? We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 008 which for us means 7-8am. ? We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: ? STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. ? The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. ? The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. ? Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman Decisionfyi Dan I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2\'d Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Damour will continue to update as events progress. -Phil! Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: o Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. o Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. o David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at STJ will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. ? The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. ? BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. ? We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. ? We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 008 which for us means 7-8am. ? We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: ? STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. ? The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. ? The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. ? Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Interpol',4,1,'3742 - C05766654.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionSet for 12:30 You are calling redswitch from your black ste phone 202-647-5926 When is Steinberg call? fyi Dan? Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo ? has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionSet for 12:30 You are calling redswitch from your black ste phone 202-647-5926 When is Steinberg call? fyi Dan? Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo ? has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Interpol_(band)',1,1,'2202 - C05762902.txt','Ye of little FAITH: Hello from INTERPOL Hello from INTERPOLFyi Cheryl, Can you believe that I doubted you ????????? I am so, so embarrassed! It is June 28th and I am now just reading your message of March 22d in response to my message of March 22d!!! For three months I have been thinking that I must have done something unknowingly and stupidly to have offended you. I have been struggling to remember what I might have done except to praise you too much! I just feel so, so good, but also ashamed for having doubted you! I might be pathetic, but at least I am honest and transparent! (By the way, please extend SoS my best wishes for a speedy recovery.) Warmest regards, Ron Hey dear - so great to hear from you. She travels on wed - let me see if we can do tues and if not then in april. Cdm Cheryl, Wow, it has been 10 or so years since the trial before the U.S. Congress where I last saw you. Of course, I have followed your career ever since through John who as you know still calls you one of his stars. 04','Ye of little FAITH: Hello from INTERPOL Hello from INTERPOLFyi Cheryl, Can you believe that I doubted you ????????? I am so, so embarrassed! It is June 28th and I am now just reading your message of March 22d in response to my message of March 22d!!! For three months I have been thinking that I must have done something unknowingly and stupidly to have offended you. I have been struggling to remember what I might have done except to praise you too much! I just feel so, so good, but also ashamed for having doubted you! I might be pathetic, but at least I am honest and transparent! (By the way, please extend SoS my best wishes for a speedy recovery.) Warmest regards, Ron Hey dear - so great to hear from you. She travels on wed - let me see if we can do tues and if not then in april. Cdm Cheryl, Wow, it has been 10 or so years since the \"trial\" before the U.S. Congress where I last saw you. Of course, I have followed your career ever since through John who as you know still calls you one of \"his\" stars. 04'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Interrogation',1,1,'3640 - C05766449.txt','Haiti: PM Concerns & Mexico Assistance Conference Mexico conference on HaitiCheryl, Meghann, Below is some intel David got on the Mexico conference David picked up from the Mexicans here. The conference\'s timing would be extremely awkward if things proceed as Guy Noel suggests: Guy reports that they have decided to go forward with: 1)October 29th Interpellation (Impeachment) of the PM 2) Oct. 31St the president will add the ratification of the new PM on the existing list of the LOWER HOUSE activities (which Guy asserts is illegal) 3) November 3rd Nomination of the new PM 4) Then the ratification of the PM You can bet that the PM will repeat all this verbatim to George Soros when she sees him today. Not sure what - if anything - that will provoke. got this information too and has a pre-scheduled meeting with Preval today. I understand he plans on raising this. We\'ll let you know what we hear. In my Tuesday lunch with Gabriel I mentioned in very clear terms our concern about any sort of turmoil in government reflecting very badly on the international community\'s efforts to tout Haiti as stable and open for investment. He said he understood. He said, I don\'t see Michelle (Pierre-Louis) going anywhere soon. He conceded that while Preval did have a majority in Parliament, he could not control all parliamentarians on all issues. We\'ll try and get in to see someone from the Senate in the coming days. This is why a call would be most useful. KM I had dinner last night with Mexican DCM Alan Romero and asked about the November 5-6 conference on Haiti sponsored by the GOM. He told me that they had originally hoped it could be a forum for a broad discussion on the','Haiti: PM Concerns & Mexico Assistance Conference Mexico conference on HaitiCheryl, Meghann, Below is some intel David got on the Mexico conference David picked up from the Mexicans here. The conference\'s timing would be extremely awkward if things proceed as Guy Noel suggests: Guy reports that \"they\" have decided to go forward with: 1)October 29th Interpellation (Impeachment) of the PM 2) Oct. 31St the president will add the ratification of the new PM on the existing list of the LOWER HOUSE activities (which Guy asserts is illegal) 3) November 3rd Nomination of the new PM 4) Then the ratification of the PM You can bet that the PM will repeat all this verbatim to George Soros when she sees him today. Not sure what - if anything - that will provoke. got this information too and has a pre-scheduled meeting with Preval today. I understand he plans on raising this. We\'ll let you know what we hear. In my Tuesday lunch with Gabriel I mentioned in very clear terms our concern about any sort of turmoil in government reflecting very badly on the international community\'s efforts to tout Haiti as stable and open for investment. He said he understood. He said, \"I don\'t see Michelle (Pierre-Louis) going anywhere soon.\" He conceded that while Preval did have a majority in Parliament, he could not control all parliamentarians on all issues. We\'ll try and get in to see someone from the Senate in the coming days. This is why a call would be most useful. KM I had dinner last night with Mexican DCM Alan Romero and asked about the November 5-6 conference on Haiti sponsored by the GOM. He told me that they had originally hoped it could be a forum for a broad discussion on the'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Interstate_10',2,1,'1921 - C05762454.txt','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated; I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Interstate_10',2,1,'3273 - C05765761.txt','FYI: Les Gelb: Amateur Hour at the White Househttp://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to throw its weight around. What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make demands on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect deliverables on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.','FYI: Les Gelb: \"Amateur Hour at the White House\"http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to \"throw its weight around.\" What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make \"demands\" on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect \"deliverables\" on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Interview',1,1,'1484 - C05761243.txt','Mentor MinisterIs there any way to reschedule so I have more time around the interviews and photo shoot before going to WH?','Mentor MinisterIs there any way to reschedule so I have more time around the interviews and photo shoot before going to WH?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Intibucá_Department',1,1,'2011 - C05762631.txt','Security SituationFyi B6 ALL: Police/Military have blocked vehicle traffic to the Airport. Not allowing groups of pedestrians to pass. Apparently they are prepared to prevent Zelaya supporters to gather at the airport. Z supporters from outside Tegucigalpa slept at University Pedagogica in the outskirts of the city last night where they will begin their march today. Zelaya and his supporters have been encouraging Zelaya supporters from the interior to come into the capital and support Zelaya\'s arrival. Many of these are rural poor and indigenous from his popular strongholds in the Departments of Copan Intibuca, and Lempira. We also know that many bus loads of Z supporters are coming in from his home province of Olancho. Zelaya is not popular in Tegucigalpa, so the potential for confrontation is high. Hugo Llorens Ambassador US. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268 64','Security SituationFyi B6 ALL: Police/Military have blocked vehicle traffic to the Airport. Not allowing groups of pedestrians to pass. Apparently they are prepared to prevent Zelaya supporters to gather at the airport. Z supporters from outside Tegucigalpa slept at University Pedagogica in the outskirts of the city last night where they will begin their march today. Zelaya and his supporters have been encouraging Zelaya supporters from the interior to come into the capital and support Zelaya\'s arrival. Many of these are rural poor and indigenous from his popular strongholds in the Departments of Copan Intibuca, and Lempira. We also know that many bus loads of Z supporters are coming in from his home province of Olancho. Zelaya is not popular in Tegucigalpa, so the potential for confrontation is high. Hugo Llorens Ambassador US. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268 64'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Intimate_parts_in_Islam',6,1,'1186 - C05760478.txt','ScheduleI may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?','ScheduleI may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Intimate_parts_in_Islam',6,1,'1192 - C05760488.txt','ScheduleAlso, once we know what time I need to be in DC, I\'ll need a shuttle time. And I want to lock in my return to NY on Thursday. Do you know what time I can take a shuttle on Thursday? Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?','ScheduleAlso, once we know what time I need to be in DC, I\'ll need a shuttle time. And I want to lock in my return to NY on Thursday. Do you know what time I can take a shuttle on Thursday? Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Intimate_parts_in_Islam',6,1,'3016 - C05764880.txt','ScheduleWe\'ll follow up. I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?','ScheduleWe\'ll follow up. I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Intimate_parts_in_Islam',6,1,'3017 - C05764882.txt','ScheduleWill do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?','ScheduleWill do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Intimate_parts_in_Islam',6,1,'3023 - C05764891.txt','ScheduleI got the invite for she schwarzenegger conf last night. Its in calif from sept 29-oct 2nd. III get info to both of u Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?','ScheduleI got the invite for she schwarzenegger conf last night. Its in calif from sept 29-oct 2nd. III get info to both of u Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Intimate_parts_in_Islam',6,1,'3027 - C05764898.txt','ScheduleYes, Thursday\'s PC is scheduled to end at 6pm so the 7pm shuttle. With regard to Wednesday, I have reached out to the WH about and will be sure to report back as soon as they suggest a time. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Also, once we know what time I need to be in DC, I\'ll need a shuttle time. And I want to lock in my return to NY on Thursday. Do you know what time I can take a shuttle on Thursday? Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list','ScheduleYes, Thursday\'s PC is scheduled to end at 6pm so the 7pm shuttle. With regard to Wednesday, I have reached out to the WH about and will be sure to report back as soon as they suggest a time. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Also, once we know what time I need to be in DC, I\'ll need a shuttle time. And I want to lock in my return to NY on Thursday. Do you know what time I can take a shuttle on Thursday? Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Inti_Podestá',2,1,'1094 - C05760345.txt','Call ListI have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiese! Rothschild Rapoport','Call ListI have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiese! Rothschild Rapoport'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Inti_Podestá',2,1,'2937 - C05764730.txt','Call ListGreat - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport 278','Call ListGreat - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport 278'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Investment',1,1,'2362 - C05763323.txt','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities, the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. \"The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities,\" the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Investment_banking',3,1,'1052 - C05760283.txt','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family. Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business.','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: \"He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family.\" Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Investment_banking',3,1,'3209 - C05765604.txt','Samual heymanNovember 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family. Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business. Mr. Heyman waged an aggressive campaign against the company\'s chairman and ultimately forced his removal through a shareholder vote - a rare victory for shareholders during a time when executives of public companies were considered virtually untouchable. Once Mr. Heyman took control of GAF, he reversed course and held on to the chemicals business, ultimately making it a big contributor to the company\'s profit.','Samual heymanNovember 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: \"He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family.\" Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business. Mr. Heyman waged an aggressive campaign against the company\'s chairman and ultimately forced his removal through a shareholder vote - a rare victory for shareholders during a time when executives of public companies were considered virtually untouchable. Once Mr. Heyman took control of GAF, he reversed course and held on to the chemicals business, ultimately making it a big contributor to the company\'s profit.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Investment_banking',3,1,'3217 - C05765646.txt','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker.','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'In_Extremis_(play)',1,1,'2725 - C05764340.txt','connecting Sunday Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaTen is fine. Try first. . If no answer n extremis Just came from All well Thanks, Hillary. The notification was emphatically NOT a solicitation. Besides, you\'ve already contributed such a vast amount-to her life, and to the celebration of it. Strobe-- Congratulations I call you tomorrow morning around 10? If so, what # should I call? H Happy to chat any time. I\'m around all weekend. You might shoot me an email (which I\'ll get by BlackBerry even if I\'m not at my workbench) and let me know when you want to call, or want me to call you, or whatever. S. Could Strobe--This is wonderful news and such a fitting memorial to Booke.. Also. I would like to talk w you about your ideas of what I can/should be doing. Could I call in the next few days? What times are best for you? H Friends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Intl Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.org/eng/Issues-and-Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship.','connecting Sunday Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaTen is fine. Try first. . If no answer n extremis Just came from All well Thanks, Hillary. The notification was emphatically NOT a solicitation. Besides, you\'ve already contributed such a vast amount-to her life, and to the celebration of it. Strobe-- Congratulations I call you tomorrow morning around 10? If so, what # should I call? H Happy to chat any time. I\'m around all weekend. You might shoot me an email (which I\'ll get by BlackBerry even if I\'m not at my workbench) and let me know when you want to call, or want me to call you, or whatever. S. Could Strobe--This is wonderful news and such a fitting memorial to Booke.. Also. I would like to talk w you about your ideas of what I can/should be doing. Could I call in the next few days? What times are best for you? H Friends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Intl Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.org/eng/Issues-and-Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'In_Strict_Confidence',3,1,'212 - C05739809.txt','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported loosely to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported \"loosely\" to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'In_Strict_Confidence',3,1,'213 - C05739810.txt','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'In_Strict_Confidence',3,1,'216 - C05739813.txt','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'In_Time_with_You',3,1,'2712 - C05764306.txt','The global food security video is absolutely fantastic!Dear Cheryl, I don\'t know who the Goodspot Production company is, but they certainly hit the sweet spot on this one. So powerful, visually and the narration. I\'m sending it all over the place. The Secretary talked to Jim about the video (they ran into each other at National Airport, go figure). We\'re going to send the link to all the House Hunger Caucus members and encourage them to put it on their web sites. In the meantime, knowing how much leisure time you have on your hands, and using Matt Damon as the link between the two, check out this video clip from this week\'s episode of Entourage where Matt Damon talks about US domestic hunger ? hilarious, but tough ? (And, in my typical single-minded way, if you do a Spanish version of your global food security video, you might want to ask Juanes to do the narration ? I\'m pretty sure he\'d say yes.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJQZXnVrtpM Enjoy! Cindy','The global food security video is absolutely fantastic!Dear Cheryl, I don\'t know who the Goodspot Production company is, but they certainly hit the \"sweet spot\" on this one. So powerful, visually and the narration. I\'m sending it all over the place. The Secretary talked to Jim about the video (they ran into each other at National Airport, go figure). We\'re going to send the link to all the House Hunger Caucus members and encourage them to put it on their web sites. In the meantime, knowing how much leisure time you have on your hands, and using Matt Damon as the \"link\" between the two, check out this video clip from this week\'s episode of Entourage where Matt Damon talks about US domestic hunger ? hilarious, but tough ? (And, in my typical single-minded way, if you do a Spanish version of your global food security video, you might want to ask Juanes to do the narration ? I\'m pretty sure he\'d say yes.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJQZXnVrtpM Enjoy! Cindy'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'In_Time_with_You',3,1,'3491 - C05766119.txt','SpeechEither works for me-- I am working through various sets of line edits right now. I can get a new draft out by 4pm-- depends on how much time you want to review before we talk. Dan On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 2:20 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Could we do at 4:30 or 6:45? I agree with Dan about the ornament problem. The draft needs refinement not re-working. And a call is a great idea. I am just getting off a plane but could be available any time after 4 pm or so if that works for you. The latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.','SpeechEither works for me-- I am working through various sets of line edits right now. I can get a new draft out by 4pm-- depends on how much time you want to review before we talk. Dan On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 2:20 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Could we do at 4:30 or 6:45? I agree with Dan about the ornament problem. The draft needs refinement not re-working. And a call is a great idea. I am just getting off a plane but could be available any time after 4 pm or so if that works for you. The latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'In_Time_with_You',3,1,'3508 - C05766154.txt','SpeechEither works for me-- I am working through various sets of line edits right now. I can get a new draft out by 4pm-- depends on how much time you want to review before we talk. Dan On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 2:20 PM, H <H1DR22@c1intonemail.com> wrote: Could we do at 4:30 or 6:45? I agree with Dan about the ornament problem. The draft needs refinement not re-working. And a call is a great idea. I am just getting off a plane but could be available any time after 4 pm or so if that works for you. The latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.','SpeechEither works for me-- I am working through various sets of line edits right now. I can get a new draft out by 4pm-- depends on how much time you want to review before we talk. Dan On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 2:20 PM, H <H1DR22@c1intonemail.com> wrote: Could we do at 4:30 or 6:45? I agree with Dan about the ornament problem. The draft needs refinement not re-working. And a call is a great idea. I am just getting off a plane but could be available any time after 4 pm or so if that works for you. The latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'In_Your_Direction_(album)',1,1,'1909 - C05762433.txt','ECA - UPDATE ECAFYI below ? we are working on Acting. Cheryl: I imagine everything is quite crazy at the moment. I did not want to bother you today but would greatly appreciate it if you would please pass along my good wishes to HRC for a fast and good recovery. Hope she will be back on track soon. I am of course happy to help out in any way I can. Also wanted to give you an update on ECA. Following up on our conversation over the weekend and as per your direction I have had a number of good conversations with the ECA team including Mara. Happy to report we are all on the same page with the career folks fully endorsing the plan. Details as follows: ? Grantee has been sanctioned ? IG is conducting investigation of grantee ? No further grants will be awarded to grantee pending outcome of IG investigation probable outcome will be delisting of grantee ? Working with Pat Kennedy to develop plan for spot checks of all grantees and random student checks using existing Department resources The IG investigation started today and as you predicted more information came out in the first meeting which led Miller to request a full investigation of the Youth Services Program which I agreed to. Pi did the CNN interview this a.m. No doubt it will be a tough story but according to Miller it was an honest discussion. Have been keeping Casey\'s office in the loop and I plan to visit him personally. In the meantime I would like to move as soon as possible to put someone into the A/S position on an acting basis. Do you have anyone in mind or would you like me to make some suggestions? JM 14','ECA - UPDATE ECAFYI below ? we are working on Acting. Cheryl: I imagine everything is quite crazy at the moment. I did not want to bother you today but would greatly appreciate it if you would please pass along my good wishes to HRC for a fast and good recovery. Hope she will be back on track soon. I am of course happy to help out in any way I can. Also wanted to give you an update on ECA. Following up on our conversation over the weekend and as per your direction I have had a number of good conversations with the ECA team including Mara. Happy to report we are all on the same page with the career folks fully endorsing the plan. Details as follows: ? Grantee has been sanctioned ? IG is conducting investigation of grantee ? No further grants will be awarded to grantee pending outcome of IG investigation; probable outcome will be delisting of grantee ? Working with Pat Kennedy to develop plan for spot checks of all grantees and random student checks using existing Department resources The IG investigation started today and as you predicted more information came out in the first meeting which led Miller to request a full investigation of the Youth Services Program which I agreed to. Pi did the CNN interview this a.m. No doubt it will be a tough story but according to Miller it was an honest discussion. Have been keeping Casey\'s office in the loop and I plan to visit him personally. In the meantime I would like to move as soon as possible to put someone into the A/S position on an acting basis. Do you have anyone in mind or would you like me to make some suggestions? JM 14'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'In_Your_House',6,1,'1868 - C05762329.txt','I just dropped bfg book off at your house.94','I just dropped bfg book off at your house.94'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'In_Your_House',6,1,'1869 - C05762330.txt','I just dropped bfg book off at your house I just dropped bfg book off at your house.Anything elser I need to know?','I just dropped bfg book off at your house I just dropped bfg book off at your house.Anything elser I need to know?');
INSERT INTO `mv_tfidf` VALUES (6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'In_Your_House',6,1,'1870 - C05762332.txt','I just dropped bfg book off at your house.B6 My random stuff can wait till the morning: - talked to who is back to really wanting an ambassadorship - mark weiner wants to have a party for capricia, told him we\'d love it but after the confirmation and we can do something nice on 8th floor Vuants to come see u privately this week. He wants to talk to you about iran before he sees biden at a fundraiser when he\'s in dc this week. Anything elser I need to know? 96','I just dropped bfg book off at your house.B6 My random stuff can wait till the morning: - talked to who is back to really wanting an ambassadorship - mark weiner wants to have a party for capricia, told him we\'d love it but after the confirmation and we can do something nice on 8th floor Vuants to come see u privately this week. He wants to talk to you about iran before he sees biden at a fundraiser when he\'s in dc this week. Anything elser I need to know? 96'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'In_Your_House',6,1,'2025 - C05762651.txt','speechAttachments: 2009-07-06_cfr draft[].].doc I faxed a new, slightly revised version of the speech to your house. It is also attached. 92','speechAttachments: 2009-07-06_cfr draft[].].doc I faxed a new, slightly revised version of the speech to your house. It is also attached. 92'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'In_Your_House',6,1,'2513 - C05763920.txt','BidenI will actually meet you at your house, I have the answers to most of your questions from last night And will include the 5 points Ok--but when are we scheduled top talk? Also pls send me five main points of my speech to summarize our goals. I want to reference them. The WH just issued the below because the Biden story (based on interview with Peter Spiegel, WSJ, on way home from Tblisi) gained momentum throughout the day From Robert Gibbs: The President said in Moscow that the United States seeks a strong, peaceful and prosperous Russia - one that will be an even more effective partner in meeting common challenges, including reducing nuclear arsenals, securing vulnerable nuclear materials, contending with nuclear programs in North Korea and Iran, defeating violent extremism, and advancing global security and economic growth. Working together to advance security and prosperity for the American and Russian people is the focus of our effort to reset relations. The President and Vice President believe Russia will work with us not out of weakness but out of national interest. 304','BidenI will actually meet you at your house, I have the answers to most of your questions from last night And will include the 5 points Ok--but when are we scheduled top talk? Also pls send me five main points of my speech to summarize our goals. I want to reference them. The WH just issued the below because the Biden story (based on interview with Peter Spiegel, WSJ, on way home from Tblisi) gained momentum throughout the day From Robert Gibbs: \"The President said in Moscow that the United States seeks a strong, peaceful and prosperous Russia - one that will be an even more effective partner in meeting common challenges, including reducing nuclear arsenals, securing vulnerable nuclear materials, contending with nuclear programs in North Korea and Iran, defeating violent extremism, and advancing global security and economic growth. Working together to advance security and prosperity for the American and Russian people is the focus of our effort to reset relations. The President and Vice President believe Russia will work with us not out of weakness but out of national interest.\" 304'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'In_Your_House',6,1,'2555 - C05764009.txt','ToniteI\'m on my way to your house to drop off: - schedule for tomorrow. Marianne at 630am. Isabelle at 8am. Catherine coming monday. - also dropped off some work folders which includes africa info. - jim steinberg wants to talk tonite. Doesn\'t need to be secure. - its 13 people coming tomorrow, I\'ve worked it out with marina and doug 350','ToniteI\'m on my way to your house to drop off: - schedule for tomorrow. Marianne at 630am. Isabelle at 8am. Catherine coming monday. - also dropped off some work folders which includes africa info. - jim steinberg wants to talk tonite. Doesn\'t need to be secure. - its 13 people coming tomorrow, I\'ve worked it out with marina and doug 350'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'In_Your_Words',1,1,'1287 - C05760666.txt','Exciting NewsWill do. Pis contact Dave to set up a time for hm to come in to see me. Thx. Hi Hillary, you are doing an amazing job as our Secretary of State and we are all immensely proud of you. Really enjoyed your recent remarks regarding Afghanistan. Your words were spot on. Fyi, I will be in Kabul, Afghanistan from 7 thru 14 April and am being hosted by Flamed Wardak, the son of the Afghanistan Secretary of Defense. Looking forward to the visit. There is some exciting personal news that I wanted to share with you. Although it has not yet been announced, I wanted you to know that I recently interviewed with Cisco President ( John Chambers) and accepted a senior executive position ( effective 4 May ) to be the face and thought leader for Cisco in the field of Intelligent Urbanization with my focus area being on Physical Safety and Security. My wife (Faith) and I will live in Bangalore, India ( we are very excited ) and my area of responsibility will be the emerging markets of Asia, Middle East and Africa . Since I will operate from India that particular country will be a major focal point. The use of the Network to improve the quality of life of Millions of people in areas such as Education, Health Care and Security will be a major thrust of  Intelligent Urbanization. Faith and I are pumped up about our new overseas adventure and the chance to work for a world class company and a superb business leader like John Chambers. It is really a wonderful opportunity to positively impact many lives around the Globe. Hope to perhaps call on you for a few minutes before I head over to India. All the best and God Bless. Sincerely, Dave 21','Exciting NewsWill do. Pis contact Dave to set up a time for hm to come in to see me. Thx. Hi Hillary, you are doing an amazing job as our Secretary of State and we are all immensely proud of you. Really enjoyed your recent remarks regarding Afghanistan. Your words were spot on. Fyi, I will be in Kabul, Afghanistan from 7 thru 14 April and am being hosted by Flamed Wardak, the son of the Afghanistan Secretary of Defense. Looking forward to the visit. There is some exciting personal news that I wanted to share with you. Although it has not yet been announced, I wanted you to know that I recently interviewed with Cisco President ( John Chambers) and accepted a senior executive position ( effective 4 May ) to be the face and thought leader for Cisco in the field of \"Intelligent Urbanization\" with my focus area being on Physical Safety and Security. My wife (Faith) and I will live in Bangalore, India ( we are very excited ) and my area of responsibility will be the emerging markets of Asia, Middle East and Africa . Since I will operate from India that particular country will be a major focal point. The use of the Network to improve the quality of life of Millions of people in areas such as Education, Health Care and Security will be a major thrust of \" Intelligent Urbanization\". Faith and I are pumped up about our new overseas adventure and the chance to work for a world class company and a superb business leader like John Chambers. It is really a wonderful opportunity to positively impact many lives around the Globe. Hope to perhaps call on you for a few minutes before I head over to India. All the best and God Bless. Sincerely, Dave 21'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Iodine',1,1,'2172 - C05762863.txt','any truth to this account? SidWho wrote this? It has some aspects right of the 48 hours I was there but not others. H: Is this account true? If so, significant, and the only account of its kind. And, if true, the USG has not told its story, at the least. Sid <htto://bits.oureport.co.uk/HG?hc-we39&cd-i&hv-6&c?.- -u&ht-DM560, 52893FSDM54102495BW&n={art Lcie}(Howfdo,-I-4- know 4- Chi.na+wrecktk-le+Copenhageni-aeal?-4-i-twas+in4-the-Froom(1322475}&vcon= / . 0U/Environment/CopennaEin+climate+change+confe,_ c \'2009&seg-&cra . a=&gp=&fn1=&pec=&dcmp=&r','any truth to this account? SidWho wrote this? It has some aspects right of the 48 hours I was there but not others. H: Is this account true? If so, significant, and the only account of its kind. And, if true, the USG has not told its story, at the least. Sid <htto://bits.oureport.co.uk/HG?hc-we39&cd-i&hv-6&c?.- -u&ht-DM560, 52893FS;DM54102495BW&n={art Lcie}(Howfdo,-I-4- know 4- Chi.na+wrecktk-le+Copenhageni-aeal?-4-i-twas+in4-the-Froom;(1322475}&vcon= / . 0U/Environment/CopennaEin+climate+change+confe,_ c \'2009&seg-&cra . a=&gp=&fn1=&pec=&dcmp=&r'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Iowa',1,1,'1696 - C05761682.txt','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage, said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. He\'s out of step with the next generation. Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated, said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. \"Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage,\" said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. \"He\'s out of step with the next generation.\" Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. \"Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated,\" said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'IPad',1,1,'260 - C05739866.txt','Fwd: H: Libya, Intel, internal conflict over militias. SkiPls review and forward as appropriate. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From:\' Date: February 21, 2012 10:04:57 PM EST To H <HDR22Zclintotiemailscom> Subject H: Libya, intel, internal conflict over militias. Sid CONFIDENTIAL February 21, 2012 For: Hillary','Fwd: H: Libya, Intel, internal conflict over militias. SkiPls review and forward as appropriate. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From:\' Date: February 21, 2012 10:04:57 PM EST To H <HDR22Zclintotiemailscom> Subject H: Libya, intel, internal conflict over militias. Sid CONFIDENTIAL February 21, 2012 For: Hillary'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'IPhone',8,1,'1063 - C05760296.txt','UpdateWe should do. Do you still want this night (assuming also af/pak is that day?) Nancy Parrish following up ? okay to relay the night of the 23rd yet? Hi Lona, are we close to coming up with a date? Sent from my iPhone','UpdateWe should do. Do you still want this night (assuming also af/pak is that day?) Nancy Parrish following up ? okay to relay the night of the 23rd yet? Hi Lona, are we close to coming up with a date? Sent from my iPhone'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'IPhone',8,1,'1610 - C05761453.txt','GoodwinFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Thanks, Cheryl.. Goodwin met with Feinstein this evening and it sounds like it went really well.. It was definitely a very preliminary conversation, but also very good to get the opportunity for Feinstein to meet and get to know Goodwin.. Thank you and HRC again for all of your help! On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:46 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: Feinstein promised hrc to meet with him and that she would give him primary consideration. She knows he is imp to hrc and that hrc thinks he us her kind of scholar and judge. On note - if hand written, send to my home and 1 will hand to her if electronic - same, email to me and 1 will hand to her Hi Cheryl - came back to several messages from Feinstein\'s office wanting to set up a meeting with Goodwin.* Sounds like HRC must have spoken with her.* Feinstein wants to meet Goodwin tomorrow evening. Anything we should know before the meeting? Thanks again for everything!, Also, Goodwin wants to write a thank you note to HRC.0 Where can he send it so that it gets to her? xo, Ann On Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 3:02 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: *****41404 4.44404 Thanks, Cheryl.* I\'m attaching two different sets of talking points - one for Greg Craig, stressing Goodwin\'s progressive and activist credentials - and the other for Feinstein, stressing his moderation.. We have heard that Feinstein needs assurance that Goodwin isn\'t too liberal. 414044340 444444.Thanks again for helping in this very major way., your plate and HRC\'s....so thank you, thank you, thank you! 0.400.0 44444.4, 4- 4444444 On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 5:05 PM, AnnMOLeary 4$4 444More of a liberal? I\'ll do two sets and send it back tonight. 444444. 04440454 Sent from my iPhone .44.444 .444444 On Mar 19, 2009, at 4:57 PM, Cheryl Mills Greg is an more of an ideologue What do you think about using the lead sentences in each point only--deleting the narrative Or is the problem more fundamental? Then I need a little help about what would go to the heart of greg\'s interests .44440.*AAA**. .44.44.-. 44$444?$444$44 Here is my fear about these points - they are likely to repel rather than compel greg they will 40434.434. \'4444444+444444 Cheryl 4443444. .444444 .44+044THANK YOU.* It would be terrific if HRC could make these calls.. If possible, it would be great if she could also call Feinstein because we are hoping Feinstein will not just bless, but affirmatively support Goodwin\'s nomination. 4444.44 .44444. .04340440+44444 I\'m pasting the talking points below and attaching them in Word.. I\'m also attaching Goodwin\'s bio/resume if you need it. 044.04. 444444444544444 I can\'t thank you enough!! 44434.44> 44.4444 4****44 4,44>A4,44-Ann *****4?4, 4444444> 44444444444444Key talking points for HRC.s calls to POTUS, Greg Craig and Senator Feinstein recommending Goodwin Liu for a nomination to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals .40..44* 4404..4 +444+44 44454 Goodwin is a widely respected, first-rate legal scholar. I know this first-hand -4. - -+44.44 .44.440 A40.44.44 --0016364c716b92d97404664f2917--','GoodwinFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Thanks, Cheryl.. Goodwin met with Feinstein this evening and it sounds like it went really well.. It was definitely a very preliminary conversation, but also very good to get the opportunity for Feinstein to meet and get to know Goodwin.. Thank you and HRC again for all of your help! On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:46 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: Feinstein promised hrc to meet with him and that she would give him primary consideration. She knows he is imp to hrc and that hrc thinks he us her kind of scholar and judge. On note - if hand written, send to my home and 1 will hand to her; if electronic - same, email to me and 1 will hand to her Hi Cheryl - came back to several messages from Feinstein\'s office wanting to set up a meeting with Goodwin.* Sounds like HRC must have spoken with her.* Feinstein wants to meet Goodwin tomorrow evening. Anything we should know before the meeting? Thanks again for everything!, Also, Goodwin wants to write a thank you note to HRC.0 Where can he send it so that it gets to her? xo, Ann On Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 3:02 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: *****41404 4.44404 Thanks, Cheryl.* I\'m attaching two different sets of talking points - one for Greg Craig, stressing Goodwin\'s progressive and activist credentials - and the other for Feinstein, stressing his moderation.. We have heard that Feinstein needs assurance that Goodwin isn\'t too liberal. 414044340 444444.Thanks again for helping in this very major way., your plate and HRC\'s....so thank you, thank you, thank you! 0.400.0 44444.4, 4- 4444444 On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 5:05 PM, AnnMOLeary 4$4 444More of a liberal? I\'ll do two sets and send it back tonight. 444444. 04440454 Sent from my iPhone .44.444 .444444 On Mar 19, 2009, at 4:57 PM, \"Cheryl Mills\" Greg is an more of an ideologue What do you think about using the lead sentences in each point only--deleting the narrative Or is the problem more fundamental? Then I need a little help about what would go to the heart of greg\'s interests .44440.*AAA**. .44.44.-. 44$444?$444$44 Here is my fear about these points - they are likely to repel rather than compel greg; they will 40434.434. \'4444444+444444 Cheryl 4443444. .444444 .44+044THANK YOU.* It would be terrific if HRC could make these calls.. If possible, it would be great if she could also call Feinstein because we are hoping Feinstein will not just bless, but affirmatively support Goodwin\'s nomination. 4444.44 .44444. .04340440+44444 I\'m pasting the talking points below and attaching them in Word.. I\'m also attaching Goodwin\'s bio/resume if you need it. 044.04. 444444444544444 I can\'t thank you enough!! 44434.44> 44.4444 4****44 4,44>A4,44-Ann *****4?4, 4444444> 44444444444444Key talking points for HRC.s calls to POTUS, Greg Craig and Senator Feinstein recommending Goodwin Liu for a nomination to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals .40..44* 4404..4 +444+44 44454 Goodwin is a widely respected, first-rate legal scholar. I know this first-hand -4. - -\"+44.44 .4;4.440 A40.44.44 --0016364c716b92d97404664f2917--'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'IPhone',8,1,'2567 - C05764048.txt','ArrangingB6 Sent from my iPhone On Sep 15, 2009, at 2:39 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Yes. Thx. > Sent from my iPhone','ArrangingB6 Sent from my iPhone On Sep 15, 2009, at 2:39 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Yes. Thx. > Sent from my iPhone'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'IPhone',8,1,'2908 - C05764671.txt','CGI Speech First DraftFaxing to you there. Keep in mind that it is rough and has placeholders and some notional sections in brackets. Thx. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 20, 2009, at 10:18 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > I\'m in NY. Thx. > This is a very rough first cut at the CGI speech, mostly to give you > an idea of structure, themes, and some of the substance. It has a long > way to go. We are still waiting for feedback and for input from > various people, including Jack. > We will have a much improved draft by Monday night. > I\'m not sure if you are in. Washington or NY, but will fax this to > Whitehaven in case you are there. Thanks.','CGI Speech First DraftFaxing to you there. Keep in mind that it is rough and has placeholders and some notional sections in brackets. Thx. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 20, 2009, at 10:18 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > I\'m in NY. Thx. > This is a very rough first cut at the CGI speech, mostly to give you > an idea of structure, themes, and some of the substance. It has a long > way to go. We are still waiting for feedback and for input from > various people, including Jack. > We will have a much improved draft by Monday night. > I\'m not sure if you are in. Washington or NY, but will fax this to > Whitehaven in case you are there. Thanks.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'IPhone',8,1,'3238 - C05765685.txt','UpdateNancy Parrish following up ? okay to relay the night of the 231d yet? Hi Lona, are we close to coming up with a date? Sent from my iPhone','UpdateNancy Parrish following up ? okay to relay the night of the 231d yet? Hi Lona, are we close to coming up with a date? Sent from my iPhone'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'IPhone',8,1,'3535 - C05766203.txt','Funeral--oct 6 TexasSent from my iPhone','Funeral--oct 6 TexasSent from my iPhone'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'IPhone',8,1,'3648 - C05766464.txt','FYIJust spoke with David harland\'s un team. They feel certain it is preval driving this and not parliament. Obvs parliament is happy to oblige Sent from my iPhone','FYIJust spoke with David harland\'s un team. They feel certain it is preval driving this and not parliament. Obvs parliament is happy to oblige Sent from my iPhone'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'IPhone',8,1,'3649 - C05766465.txt','FYIWe are coordinating with the canadas, the eu and a few others to try to take action on Monday collectively - we\'ll see how successful we are I\'ve aways thought is was?can we stop it? fyi Just spoke with David harland\'s un team. They feel certain it is preval driving this and not parliament. Obvs parliament is happy to oblige Sent from my iPhone','FYIWe are coordinating with the canadas, the eu and a few others to try to take action on Monday collectively - we\'ll see how successful we are I\'ve aways thought is was?can we stop it? fyi Just spoke with David harland\'s un team. They feel certain it is preval driving this and not parliament. Obvs parliament is happy to oblige Sent from my iPhone'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'100 - C05739676.txt','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s Apri123 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as good people, but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s Apri123 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as \"good people,\" but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'102 - C05739678.txt','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s April 23 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as good people, but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s April 23 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as \"good people,\" but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'1037 - C05760254.txt','Another perspectiveThe following is from an observer who I think is right about the need for more strategy time which means we have to have a better balance about travel time. I\'d like your reactions. Thx. When it comes to foreign policy, all see you doing a great job. You must be literally killing yourself? I can see your schedule is bruising. But you probably need more strategy time, less events as the ultimate judgment will be on ? whether iran, nk get the bomb, progress in Mideast, success in Afghanistan, Iraq. Obama\'s pause on Afghanistan goes well with elite media and left that is against all wars, but not with swing male voters who are defecting. And I think it is making the rest of your job much tougher because the delay in the decision is looking Carterlike to US adversaries ? any decision is better than no decision. But all roads likely lead to Iran and perhaps Pakistan, rest is secondary at this point. That\'s my view for what it\'s worth. Take care.','Another perspectiveThe following is from an observer who I think is right about the need for more strategy time which means we have to have a better balance about travel time. I\'d like your reactions. Thx. \"When it comes to foreign policy, all see you doing a great job. You must be literally killing yourself? I can see your schedule is bruising. But you probably need more strategy time, less events as the ultimate judgment will be on ? whether iran, nk get the bomb, progress in Mideast, success in Afghanistan, Iraq. Obama\'s pause on Afghanistan goes well with elite media and left that is against all wars, but not with swing male voters who are defecting. And I think it is making the rest of your job much tougher because the delay in the decision is looking Carterlike to US adversaries ? any decision is better than no decision. But all roads likely lead to Iran and perhaps Pakistan, rest is secondary at this point. That\'s my view for what it\'s worth. Take care.'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'1233 - C05760543.txt','Sen. Kerry and Iran sanctions billI spoke w the Senator about our concerns with the legislation and told him Jim had sent a letter and Rich scheduled a mtg w his staff for Monday to discuss changes we would like to see. He said he was open to our suggestions for tweaking but there were now 76 cosponsors. I told him we understood but still hoped for some changes before Senate action.','Sen. Kerry and Iran sanctions billI spoke w the Senator about our concerns with the legislation and told him Jim had sent a letter and Rich scheduled a mtg w his staff for Monday to discuss changes we would like to see. He said he was open to our suggestions for tweaking but there were now 76 cosponsors. I told him we understood but still hoped for some changes before Senate action.'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'1288 - C05760667.txt','Learning the hard wayFYI Learning the hard way Mar 26th 2009 From The Economist print edition Barack Obama may at last be getting a grip. But he still needs to show more leadership, at home and abroad HILLARY CLINTON\'S most effective quip, in her long struggle with Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination last year, was that the Oval Office is no place for on-the-job training. It went to the heart of the nagging worry about the silver-tongued young senator from Illinois: that he lacked even the slightest executive experience, and that in his brief career he had never really stood up to powerful interests, whether in his home city of Chicago or in the wider world. Might Mrs Clinton have been right about her foe? Not altogether. In foreign policy in particular Mr Obama has already done some commendable things. He has held out a sincere hand to Iran he has ordered Guantanamo closed within a year he has set himself firmly against torture. He has, as the world and this newspaper wanted, taken a less strident tone in dealing with friends and rivals alike. But at home Mr Obama has had a difficult start. His performance has been weaker than those who endorsed his candidacy, including this newspaper, had hoped. Many of his strongest supporters?liberal columnists, prominent donors, Democratic Party stalwarts?have started to question him. As for those not so beholden, polls show that independent voters again prefer Republicans to Democrats, a startling reversal of fortune in just a few weeks. Mr Obama\'s once-celestial approval ratings are about where George Bush\'s were at this stage in his awful presidency. Despite his resounding electoral victory, his solid majorities in both chambers of Congress and the obvious goodwill of the bulk of the electorate, Mr Obama has seemed curiously feeble. Empty posts, weak policies 6','Learning the hard wayFYI Learning the hard way Mar 26th 2009 From The Economist print edition Barack Obama may at last be getting a grip. But he still needs to show more leadership, at home and abroad HILLARY CLINTON\'S most effective quip, in her long struggle with Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination last year, was that the Oval Office is no place for on-the-job training. It went to the heart of the nagging worry about the silver-tongued young senator from Illinois: that he lacked even the slightest executive experience, and that in his brief career he had never really stood up to powerful interests, whether in his home city of Chicago or in the wider world. Might Mrs Clinton have been right about her foe? Not altogether. In foreign policy in particular Mr Obama has already done some commendable things. He has held out a sincere hand to Iran; he has ordered Guantanamo closed within a year; he has set himself firmly against torture. He has, as the world and this newspaper wanted, taken a less strident tone in dealing with friends and rivals alike. But at home Mr Obama has had a difficult start. His performance has been weaker than those who endorsed his candidacy, including this newspaper, had hoped. Many of his strongest supporters?liberal columnists, prominent donors, Democratic Party stalwarts?have started to question him. As for those not so beholden, polls show that independent voters again prefer Republicans to Democrats, a startling reversal of fortune in just a few weeks. Mr Obama\'s once-celestial approval ratings are about where George Bush\'s were at this stage in his awful presidency. Despite his resounding electoral victory, his solid majorities in both chambers of Congress and the obvious goodwill of the bulk of the electorate, Mr Obama has seemed curiously feeble. Empty posts, weak policies 6'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'1293 - C05760680.txt','A request for MondayLet\'s discuss this am. I\'m up and freer until 11. Per my prior email Cdm Erica, we are of course always ready to help. But I have to say the way in which these papers have been tasked has been, frankly, chaotic. For two Fridays in a row we were sent taskers after 9 or 10 pm with short deadlines, and fulfillment of one set of requirements has only led to another. We also note that there has not generally been an effort to distinguish among bureaus in terms of substantive responsibilities and NEA has repeatedly had to refer USUN-W to other bureaus, especially PRM and somewhat mystifyingly, 10. lam honestly not quite sure what is needed now. There is already an 10-drafted paper on Israel in the UN that I cleared Friday evening. Are you asking us to script her on that topic for her meetings? I doubt very much that Ambassador Rice\'s interlocutors will seek to draw her into a discussion of the Israeli or Palestinian economies and I can\'t think why she would raise that topic with them and what policy points we would expect her to make in the context of her visit. If you really need background papers on the two economies, we can give you them. Maura ? Your folks have been terrific (especially Oni and Tom\'s team) in working with us yesterday and today to get papers ready for the trip. We continue to scrounge up the last bits and pieces from the field and here, but we\'ve given the main briefing books to Amb. Rice who is digesting them now, and we\'ll get her add ons tomorrow. After going through things briefly with her this afternoon, there is one request that we have on the substantive front. We\'d like to get (at whatever classification level is appropriate) really two additional meaty papers for her meetings with Netanyahu and Liberman. These would supplement the material in her book. We are aware that these will be tough meetings, but we also view them as a good opportunity to also cover a lot of ground. There are a lot of issues not in the current papers that could come up: from Israel in the UN system, to Iran, to settlements, to the current Temple Mount crisis, to the Israel and Palestinian economies, to the security barrier, etc.. Tom and his team may have additional issues they\'d like her to raise as well. She\'d like to be over prepared for these meetings and realizes that the SBU format has not given your team the latitude to get that done. In these two cases could we get classified supplemental for her BCLs with lots of background, TPs, etc. Please blow off any length requirements, etc. ? longer and more comprehensive is better in this case. We know that doing these over the weekend is unreasonable. We can arrange to get these to her after she lands in Israel. Would it be possible ? on the high side ? to get these two additional pieces by COB Monday? Erica','A request for MondayLet\'s discuss this am. I\'m up and freer until 11. Per my prior email Cdm Erica, we are of course always ready to help. But I have to say the way in which these papers have been tasked has been, frankly, chaotic. For two Fridays in a row we were sent taskers after 9 or 10 pm with short deadlines, and fulfillment of one set of requirements has only led to another. We also note that there has not generally been an effort to distinguish among bureaus in terms of substantive responsibilities and NEA has repeatedly had to refer USUN-W to other bureaus, especially PRM and somewhat mystifyingly, 10. lam honestly not quite sure what is needed now. There is already an 10-drafted paper on Israel in the UN that I cleared Friday evening. Are you asking us to script her on that topic for her meetings? I doubt very much that Ambassador Rice\'s interlocutors will seek to draw her into a discussion of the Israeli or Palestinian economies and I can\'t think why she would raise that topic with them and what policy points we would expect her to make in the context of her visit. If you really need background papers on the two economies, we can give you them. Maura ? Your folks have been terrific (especially Oni and Tom\'s team) in working with us yesterday and today to get papers ready for the trip. We continue to scrounge up the last bits and pieces from the field and here, but we\'ve given the main briefing books to Amb. Rice who is digesting them now, and we\'ll get her add ons tomorrow. After going through things briefly with her this afternoon, there is one request that we have on the substantive front. We\'d like to get (at whatever classification level is appropriate) really two additional meaty papers for her meetings with Netanyahu and Liberman. These would supplement the material in her book. We are aware that these will be tough meetings, but we also view them as a good opportunity to also cover a lot of ground. There are a lot of issues not in the current papers that could come up: from Israel in the UN system, to Iran, to settlements, to the current Temple Mount crisis, to the Israel and Palestinian economies, to the security barrier, etc.. Tom and his team may have additional issues they\'d like her to raise as well. She\'d like to be over prepared for these meetings and realizes that the SBU format has not given your team the latitude to get that done. In these two cases could we get classified supplemental for her BCLs with lots of background, TPs, etc. Please blow off any length requirements, etc. ? longer and more comprehensive is better in this case. We know that doing these over the weekend is unreasonable. We can arrange to get these to her after she lands in Israel. Would it be possible ? on the high side ? to get these two additional pieces by COB Monday? Erica'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'136 - C05739717.txt','\'State of the Union Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'State of the Union\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceNothing to this one. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on CNN\'s State of the Union. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. CROWLEY: Joining me is the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Madam Ambassador, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Candy. CROWLEY: One of the things when I spoke with the Israeli prime minister that struck me was the conviction that he has that for certain Iran is building on its way to building a nuclear weapon, and his sense of urgency that at this moment the U.S. needs to set what he calls a red line for the U.S. Does the U.S. share the conviction that Iran is, indeed, building a nuclear weapon? And, B, what about the concept of a red line? RICE: Well, Candy, the United States is in constant communication with Israel and Israeli intelligence, Israeli policy makers, the military. We\'re sharing our assessments every day. And our assessments, our intelligence assessments are very similar. Obviously, we share a grave concern about Iran pursuing a nuclear weapon. We are determined to prevent that from happening. President Obama has been absolutely clear, and on this there\'s absolutely no daylight between the United States and Israel that we will do what it takes to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. We are not at that stage yet. They do not have a nuclear weapon. Our shared intelligence assessments is that there is still a considerable time and space before they will have a nuclear weapon should they make the decision to go for that. But we\'ve been very clear. The United States is not interested and is not pursuing a policy of containment. President Obama has been very plain. We will keep all option on the table, including the military option, as necessary, to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. But, Candy, the fact is we have just seen the imposition of another layer of the toughest sanctions that have ever been impose Odd a country. In this case, Iran. Their economy is beginning to buckle. Their oil production is down 40 percent. Their currency has plummeted 40 percent in the last year. Their economy is now shrinking. And this is only going to intensify.','\'State of the Union Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'State of the Union\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceNothing to this one. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on CNN\'s \"State of the Union.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. CROWLEY: Joining me is the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Madam Ambassador, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Candy. CROWLEY: One of the things when I spoke with the Israeli prime minister that struck me was the conviction that he has that for certain Iran is building on its way to building a nuclear weapon, and his sense of urgency that at this moment the U.S. needs to set what he calls a \"red line\" for the U.S. Does the U.S. share the conviction that Iran is, indeed, building a nuclear weapon? And, B, what about the concept of a red line? RICE: Well, Candy, the United States is in constant communication with Israel and Israeli intelligence, Israeli policy makers, the military. We\'re sharing our assessments every day. And our assessments, our intelligence assessments are very similar. Obviously, we share a grave concern about Iran pursuing a nuclear weapon. We are determined to prevent that from happening. President Obama has been absolutely clear, and on this there\'s absolutely no daylight between the United States and Israel that we will do what it takes to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. We are not at that stage yet. They do not have a nuclear weapon. Our shared intelligence assessments is that there is still a considerable time and space before they will have a nuclear weapon should they make the decision to go for that. But we\'ve been very clear. The United States is not interested and is not pursuing a policy of containment. President Obama has been very plain. We will keep all option on the table, including the military option, as necessary, to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. But, Candy, the fact is we have just seen the imposition of another layer of the toughest sanctions that have ever been impose Odd a country. In this case, Iran. Their economy is beginning to buckle. Their oil production is down 40 percent. Their currency has plummeted 40 percent in the last year. Their economy is now shrinking. And this is only going to intensify.'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'1431 - C05761148.txt','FyiIran: US journalist\'s case will get fair review TEHRAN, Iran ? Iran\'s foreign minister assured his visiting Japanese counterpart that the case of an American journalist imprisoned in Tehran for allegedly spying for the United States will get a fair review on appeal. Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said 32-year-old Roxana Saberi\'s appeal will be reviewed justly and humanely. He spoke at a joint news conference Saturday with Japan\'s Hirofumi Nakasone, who expressed concern over the case during his visit to Iran. Saberi is a dual Iranian-American citizen who was born in Fargo, North Dakota. Her father is Iranian and her mother is Japanese. She was arrested in January in Tehran and sentenced last month to eight years in prison after a one- day trial behind closed doors. Her case has raised an international outcry','FyiIran: US journalist\'s case will get fair review TEHRAN, Iran ? Iran\'s foreign minister assured his visiting Japanese counterpart that the case of an American journalist imprisoned in Tehran for allegedly spying for the United States will get a fair review on appeal. Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said 32-year-old Roxana Saberi\'s appeal will be \"reviewed justly and humanely.\" He spoke at a joint news conference Saturday with Japan\'s Hirofumi Nakasone, who expressed concern over the case during his visit to Iran. Saberi is a dual Iranian-American citizen who was born in Fargo, North Dakota. Her father is Iranian and her mother is Japanese. She was arrested in January in Tehran and sentenced last month to eight years in prison after a one- day trial behind closed doors. Her case has raised an international outcry'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'1513 - C05761294.txt','China, Iran, MF? this week?Dear Secretary Clinton, Welcome back, and I hope that your proposals on universal NATO ROE\'s for piracy are moving ahead. I just wanted to let you know that I will be testfying at a hearing of the US-China Commission on Chinese foreign-directed information operations on 30 April, and also participating in a symposium at Harvard on Iran and Afghanistan later that day, so I will let you know if anything of interest comes out of those events. I remain intrigued by your suggestion that I speak with Michelle Flournoy. Should I reach out to her, or wait for her to be in touch? Many thanks, as ever. Yours, Jackie On 4/8/09, newmyer > Hi, Yes I am at wrote: en route to airport). Thank you! > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > Jackie--I am so sorry I didn\'t get back to you before now. May I call > Secretary Clinton, > I hope that all is well back in the States and just wanted to let you know > that I will be in Washington Wednesday. If you might have a minute to > spare to follow up on your last message in person or by phone this > week or over the weekend, I would very much appreciate the opportunity. > Congratulations on the Europe trip!','China, Iran, MF? this week?Dear Secretary Clinton, Welcome back, and I hope that your proposals on universal NATO ROE\'s for piracy are moving ahead. I just wanted to let you know that I will be testfying at a hearing of the US-China Commission on Chinese foreign-directed information operations on 30 April, and also participating in a symposium at Harvard on Iran and Afghanistan later that day, so I will let you know if anything of interest comes out of those events. I remain intrigued by your suggestion that I speak with Michelle Flournoy. Should I reach out to her, or wait for her to be in touch? Many thanks, as ever. Yours, Jackie On 4/8/09, newmyer > Hi, Yes; I am at wrote: en route to airport). Thank you! > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > Jackie--I am so sorry I didn\'t get back to you before now. May I call > Secretary Clinton, > I hope that all is well back in the States and just wanted to let you know > that I will be in Washington Wednesday. If you might have a minute to > spare to follow up on your last message in person or by phone this > week or over the weekend, I would very much appreciate the opportunity. > Congratulations on the Europe trip!'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'1576 - C05761398.txt','(AP) Italian foreign minister cancels trip to IranItalian foreign minister cancels trip to Iran ROME (AP) ? Italy\'s foreign minister has canceled a planned trip to Iran for talks on regional security issues. The Foreign Ministry in a statement Wednesday cited a problem over the meeting place with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. It said it regretted the lost opportunity to discuss involving Iran in the stabilization of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Foreign Minister Franco Frattini had been scheduled to depart later Wednesday. The communiqu made no mention of reported criticism over the planned trip, nor did it mention a missile test conducted Wednesday by Iran with a range capable of reaching Israel and U.S. Mideast bases. Nisha Desai State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Italian foreign minister cancels trip to IranItalian foreign minister cancels trip to Iran ROME (AP) ? Italy\'s foreign minister has canceled a planned trip to Iran for talks on regional security issues. The Foreign Ministry in a statement Wednesday cited a problem over the meeting place with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. It said it regretted the \"lost opportunity\" to discuss involving Iran in the stabilization of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Foreign Minister Franco Frattini had been scheduled to depart later Wednesday. The communiqu made no mention of reported criticism over the planned trip, nor did it mention a missile test conducted Wednesday by Iran with a range capable of reaching Israel and U.S. Mideast bases. Nisha Desai State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'1578 - C05761401.txt','Bob EinhornCheryl, Thanks again for your efforts in sorting out Bob Einhorn\'s position. He is doing excellent work on Iran, and will be a big asset on Pakistan nuclear issues too. I called Ellen this afternoon to brief her on the Lavrov talks, and she mentioned that Bob has kept in close touch with her on his Iran work. It will be great to have her here. Have a good weekend. Bill 36','Bob EinhornCheryl, Thanks again for your efforts in sorting out Bob Einhorn\'s position. He is doing excellent work on Iran, and will be a big asset on Pakistan nuclear issues too. I called Ellen this afternoon to brief her on the Lavrov talks, and she mentioned that Bob has kept in close touch with her on his Iran work. It will be great to have her here. Have a good weekend. Bill 36'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'1770 - C05761863.txt','today\'s meeting with Roxanne SaberiFyi Just FYI: wanted you all to know that, for S\'s meeting today with Roxanne Saberi, I deferred on my own participation in favor of the officer in the Iran office who has been doggedly working on this case for months. Erica Thibault has been working all B6 out to get messages via the Swiss and others, working with CA and the family, etc. on this case. So if S was wondering why I wasn\'t showing up, it was as a moral boost and recognition of the work Erica did on this case. Jeffrey Feltman Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State','today\'s meeting with Roxanne SaberiFyi Just FYI: wanted you all to know that, for S\'s meeting today with Roxanne Saberi, I deferred on my own participation in favor of the officer in the Iran office who has been doggedly working on this case for months. Erica Thibault has been working all B6 out to get messages via the Swiss and others, working with CA and the family, etc. on this case. So if S was wondering why I wasn\'t showing up, it was as a moral boost and recognition of the work Erica did on this case. Jeffrey Feltman Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'1800 - C05761915.txt','Roxana saberi just left Iran fyi.4.-','Roxana saberi just left Iran fyi.4.-'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'181 - C05739774.txt','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'1860 - C05762305.txt','Hillary: Can you open attachment? FYI, memo. SidAttachments: HRC memo Iran torture 061409.docx Choose the home loan that saves you the most $$$. Agents available at ditech.com','Hillary: Can you open attachment? FYI, memo. SidAttachments: HRC memo Iran torture 061409.docx Choose the home loan that saves you the most $$$. Agents available at ditech.com'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'1863 - C05762313.txt','NotesDavid miliband called and asking to talk in next few hours. Says topic for call is Iran in run-up to meeting of EU Foreign Ministers. I\'m getting points from jake/dennis/phil. Also, I set up conf call for you, cheryl and jake for 6:45pm so u can do en route airport. Ok? I came to dc earlier and am taking my mom to airport right now. Worked out seating with usss so you are set. Tomorrow coming at 7:30 with','NotesDavid miliband called and asking to talk in next few hours. Says topic for call is Iran in run-up to meeting of EU Foreign Ministers. I\'m getting points from jake/dennis/phil. Also, I set up conf call for you, cheryl and jake for 6:45pm so u can do en route airport. Ok? I came to dc earlier and am taking my mom to airport right now. Worked out seating with usss so you are set. Tomorrow coming at 7:30 with'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'1870 - C05762332.txt','I just dropped bfg book off at your house.B6 My random stuff can wait till the morning: - talked to who is back to really wanting an ambassadorship - mark weiner wants to have a party for capricia, told him we\'d love it but after the confirmation and we can do something nice on 8th floor Vuants to come see u privately this week. He wants to talk to you about iran before he sees biden at a fundraiser when he\'s in dc this week. Anything elser I need to know? 96','I just dropped bfg book off at your house.B6 My random stuff can wait till the morning: - talked to who is back to really wanting an ambassadorship - mark weiner wants to have a party for capricia, told him we\'d love it but after the confirmation and we can do something nice on 8th floor Vuants to come see u privately this week. He wants to talk to you about iran before he sees biden at a fundraiser when he\'s in dc this week. Anything elser I need to know? 96'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'1873 - C05762336.txt','Ross story Ross story - Umm HelloImportance: High FYI Importance: High Denis/Tom: Can we discuss how we are going to handle the roll-out of this story? It appears you all may already have a strategy but I want to ensure we have effective coordination and we just go the inquiry below with the follow-on article attached. cdm Importance: High PJ Dennis, How do you want us to handle this Haaretz piece? AP is inquiring. Last update - 12:10 15/06/2009 Why is Dennis Ross being ousted as Obama envoy to Iran? 00','Ross story Ross story - Umm HelloImportance: High FYI Importance: High Denis/Tom: Can we discuss how we are going to handle the roll-out of this story? It appears you all may already have a strategy but I want to ensure we have effective coordination and we just go the inquiry below with the follow-on article attached. cdm Importance: High PJ Dennis, How do you want us to handle this Haaretz piece? AP is inquiring. Last update - 12:10 15/06/2009 Why is Dennis Ross being ousted as Obama envoy to Iran? 00'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'1890 - C05762378.txt','Reuters: U.S. State Department speaks to Twitter over IranFYI I think this is very impressive and several people have reached out to me to express the incredible leadership from State on this. FYI http://inseuters.com/articleigovernmentFilingsNews/idINWBT01137420090616 U.S. State Department speaks to Twitter over Iran Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:00pm 1ST Email I Print I Share I Single Page HText [Al I of .1Full Size RELATED NEWS Twitter delays down time to aid Iranian protesters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department contacted the social networking service Twitter over the weekend to urge it to delay a planned upgrade that could have cut daytime service to Iranians, a U.S. official said on Tuesday. We highlighted to them that this was an important form of communication, said the official of the conversation the department had with Twitter at the time of the disputed Iranian election. He declined further details. (Reporting by Sue Pleming, Editing by Sandra Maler) 127','Reuters: U.S. State Department speaks to Twitter over IranFYI I think this is very impressive and several people have reached out to me to express the incredible leadership from State on this. FYI http://inseuters.com/articleigovernmentFilingsNews/idINWBT01137420090616 U.S. State Department speaks to Twitter over Iran Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:00pm 1ST Email I Print I Share I Single Page HText [Al I of .1Full Size RELATED NEWS Twitter delays down time to aid Iranian protesters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department contacted the social networking service Twitter over the weekend to urge it to delay a planned upgrade that could have cut daytime service to Iranians, a U.S. official said on Tuesday. \"We highlighted to them that this was an important form of communication,\" said the official of the conversation the department had with Twitter at the time of the disputed Iranian election. He declined further details. (Reporting by Sue Pleming, Editing by Sandra Maler) 127'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'1903 - C05762423.txt','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks. Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting God is Great, mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, \"I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks.\" Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting \"God is Great,\" mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'1916 - C05762441.txt','Bomb Blast Near Khomeini\'s Shrine in Iran (U)?From: OpsAlert (U) Iranian media report a suicide bomber was killed and two others wounded near the mausoleum in southern Tehran. 24','Bomb Blast Near Khomeini\'s Shrine in Iran (U)?From: OpsAlert (U) Iranian media report a suicide bomber was killed and two others wounded near the mausoleum in southern Tehran. 24'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'1944 - C05762523.txt','Moot requestThis should moot request to hrc: IRAN President Ahmadinejad canceled his trip to an African Union summit in Lydia. No reason was given for his decision. (Reuters) 1','Moot requestThis should moot request to hrc: IRAN President Ahmadinejad canceled his trip to an African Union summit in Lydia. No reason was given for his decision. (Reuters) 1'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'2062 - C05762707.txt','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and Longer Knives? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the whack-a-mole crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and \"Longer Knives\"? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the \"whack-a-mole\" crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'2099 - C05762760.txt','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2.doc Attached is the latest version of the speech, incorporating comments from Sandy and Strobe, as well as edits from Cheryl and Anne-Marie and Lissa. While it has improved, it has also grown in length. It is now just a bit shorter than your Senate confirmation testimony. There are places to cut, but I want you to see it in full so you can make your own assessments. John Podesta will send a few additional thoughts later today or tomorrow ? the rest of his comments are captured in this revised text. Dennis is going to sharpen and hone the sections on the Middle East and Iran, and I will ask Holbrooke to work on the Af-Pak piece. I am available any time to discuss. 142','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2.doc Attached is the latest version of the speech, incorporating comments from Sandy and Strobe, as well as edits from Cheryl and Anne-Marie and Lissa. While it has improved, it has also grown in length. It is now just a bit shorter than your Senate confirmation testimony. There are places to cut, but I want you to see it in full so you can make your own assessments. John Podesta will send a few additional thoughts later today or tomorrow ? the rest of his comments are captured in this revised text. Dennis is going to sharpen and hone the sections on the Middle East and Iran, and I will ask Holbrooke to work on the Af-Pak piece. I am available any time to discuss. 142'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'214 - C05739811.txt','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him. Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program. Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this pattern. When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community, she said. I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers, she added.','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said \"some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him.\" Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: \"As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program.\" Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, \"The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this\" pattern. \"When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community,\" she said. \"I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers,\" she added.'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'2154 - C05762839.txt','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2 - DENNIS ROSS COMMENTS FOR IRAN 2009-07-10 335 speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2.docx Dennis comments below and but primarily in text in track changes. cdm Jake,','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2 - DENNIS ROSS COMMENTS FOR IRAN 2009-07-10 335 speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2.docx Dennis comments below and but primarily in text in track changes. cdm Jake,'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'2200 - C05762899.txt','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: ...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here. It is a privilege to be a part of your team. We wish you, the President and Chelsea all the best during the holiday season and look forward to great achievements in 2010, with one tiny exception.','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: \"...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.\" It is a privilege to be a part of your team. We wish you, the President and Chelsea all the best during the holiday season and look forward to great achievements in 2010, with one tiny exception.'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'2275 - C05763062.txt','#sNo, it\'s only an internal assessment from someone in the Iran Watch Office. Kay added me to their updates so I\'m seeing their internal chit chat. I have to admit I don\'t understand statistics enough to gauge it\'s accuracy, but they are trying to prove the accusation of egregious fraud. The only other #s are actual vote tallies coming from the Iranian Interior Ministry, showing Mousavi winning by far - but the #s are unconfirmed. Since it\'s after 4am in Tehran, most of the reporting now is focusing on tumult Nothing is coming from State publicly aside from what you said this afternoon. Is that going public? Is it posted on our website? Most interesting observation of the day, from State: A statistical analysis of the data issued by the ministry of interior suggests a perfect linear relationship between votes received by Ahmadinejad and Mousavi with an r-squared value of 0.9995, a near impossibility in nature.This suggests that the ballots were never counted or were abandoned after it was clear Ahmadinejad was going to lose. Statistically, it is impossible to maintain such a perfect linear relationship consistently through all stages of vote counting. We would expect variation as the votes were coming in, due to differences expected between the cites and the country side and hetereogeneity amoung ethnic groups.This to me is the most concrete evidence I have seen gs','#sNo, it\'s only an internal assessment from someone in the Iran Watch Office. Kay added me to their updates so I\'m seeing their internal chit chat. I have to admit I don\'t understand statistics enough to gauge it\'s accuracy, but they are trying to prove the accusation of egregious fraud. The only other #s are actual vote tallies coming from the Iranian Interior Ministry, showing Mousavi winning by far - but the #s are unconfirmed. Since it\'s after 4am in Tehran, most of the reporting now is focusing on tumult Nothing is coming from State publicly aside from what you said this afternoon. Is that going public? Is it posted on our website? Most interesting observation of the day, from State: \"A statistical analysis of the data issued by the ministry of interior suggests a perfect linear relationship between votes received by Ahmadinejad and Mousavi with an r-squared value of 0.9995, a near impossibility in nature.This suggests that the ballots were never counted or were abandoned after it was clear Ahmadinejad was going to lose. Statistically, it is impossible to maintain such a perfect linear relationship consistently through all stages of vote counting. We would expect variation as the votes were coming in, due to differences expected between the cites and the country side and hetereogeneity amoung ethnic groups.This to me is the most concrete evidence I have seen\" gs'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'2291 - C05763090.txt','Monday scheduleNot sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 Iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scoff gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do Jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 14','Monday scheduleNot sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 Iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scoff gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do Jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 14'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'2293 - C05763095.txt','Monday scheduleThank you, spotty blackberry service where I am for a few hours! Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? lc','Monday scheduleThank you, spotty blackberry service where I am for a few hours! Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? lc'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'2295 - C05763097.txt','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s smart power, according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy realists and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish realist foreign policy adviser Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian Joseph Nye, a major proponent of soft power, the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism Brent Scowcroft the realist national security adviser under George H.W. Bush Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s \"smart power,\" according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy \"realists\" and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state; George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state; Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish \"realist\" foreign policy adviser; Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian; Joseph Nye, a major proponent of \"soft power,\" the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion; Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism; Brent Scowcroft; the \"realist\" national security adviser under George H.W. Bush; Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state; John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress; and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'2298 - C05763100.txt','Monday scheduleWill do -- I just sent Sarah F an email and will report back. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule?','Monday scheduleWill do -- I just sent Sarah F an email and will report back. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule?'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'2304 - C05763117.txt','Monday scheduleHe would be happy to see you tomorrow immediately following the Small Group meeting. Two minor additions -- 7:30am phone call with Columbian President Uribe (his request) was confirmed. And Jack Lew would like to see you around 2:00pm to talk to you about trade before you leave for your trip so will work in. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 19','Monday scheduleHe would be happy to see you tomorrow immediately following the Small Group meeting. Two minor additions -- 7:30am phone call with Columbian President Uribe (his request) was confirmed. And Jack Lew would like to see you around 2:00pm to talk to you about trade before you leave for your trip so will work in. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 19'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'2306 - C05763119.txt','TomorrowIt will be tricky -- his swearing in is at 10:00am which is during your Iran Video Conference. If for some reason it ends early, you could stop by. I will list it as an FYI and let Claire know as well. Charles Rivkin, the new Amb is being sworn in tomorrow, and asked me to please come. Is there any way I could be there at all?','TomorrowIt will be tricky -- his swearing in is at 10:00am which is during your Iran Video Conference. If for some reason it ends early, you could stop by. I will list it as an FYI and let Claire know as well. Charles Rivkin, the new Amb is being sworn in tomorrow, and asked me to please come. Is there any way I could be there at all?'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'2307 - C05763121.txt','TomorrowYes, we can certainly do that. Could we postpone start of video conf so I could meet his family? It will be tricky -- his swearing in is at 10:00am which is during your Iran Video Conference. If for some reason it ends early, you could stop by. I will list it as an FYI and let Claire know as well. Charles Rivkin, the new Amb is being sworn in tomorrow, and asked me to please come. Is there any way I could be there at all?','TomorrowYes, we can certainly do that. Could we postpone start of video conf so I could meet his family? It will be tricky -- his swearing in is at 10:00am which is during your Iran Video Conference. If for some reason it ends early, you could stop by. I will list it as an FYI and let Claire know as well. Charles Rivkin, the new Amb is being sworn in tomorrow, and asked me to please come. Is there any way I could be there at all?'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'2474 - C05763811.txt','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years, Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side. U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. \"I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years,\" Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. \"This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side.\" U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing; U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, \"we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements,\" Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'2502 - C05763899.txt','heads upYou probably already know this, but I just heard from a friend who is wired at Meet the Press that David Gregory will ask you about David Maziar, the Newsweek journalist arrested in Iran.','heads upYou probably already know this, but I just heard from a friend who is wired at Meet the Press that David Gregory will ask you about David Maziar, the Newsweek journalist arrested in Iran.'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'2513 - C05763920.txt','BidenI will actually meet you at your house, I have the answers to most of your questions from last night And will include the 5 points Ok--but when are we scheduled top talk? Also pls send me five main points of my speech to summarize our goals. I want to reference them. The WH just issued the below because the Biden story (based on interview with Peter Spiegel, WSJ, on way home from Tblisi) gained momentum throughout the day From Robert Gibbs: The President said in Moscow that the United States seeks a strong, peaceful and prosperous Russia - one that will be an even more effective partner in meeting common challenges, including reducing nuclear arsenals, securing vulnerable nuclear materials, contending with nuclear programs in North Korea and Iran, defeating violent extremism, and advancing global security and economic growth. Working together to advance security and prosperity for the American and Russian people is the focus of our effort to reset relations. The President and Vice President believe Russia will work with us not out of weakness but out of national interest. 304','BidenI will actually meet you at your house, I have the answers to most of your questions from last night And will include the 5 points Ok--but when are we scheduled top talk? Also pls send me five main points of my speech to summarize our goals. I want to reference them. The WH just issued the below because the Biden story (based on interview with Peter Spiegel, WSJ, on way home from Tblisi) gained momentum throughout the day From Robert Gibbs: \"The President said in Moscow that the United States seeks a strong, peaceful and prosperous Russia - one that will be an even more effective partner in meeting common challenges, including reducing nuclear arsenals, securing vulnerable nuclear materials, contending with nuclear programs in North Korea and Iran, defeating violent extremism, and advancing global security and economic growth. Working together to advance security and prosperity for the American and Russian people is the focus of our effort to reset relations. The President and Vice President believe Russia will work with us not out of weakness but out of national interest.\" 304'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'2519 - C05763934.txt','Note from Bill BurnsYou did a really fine job on Meet the Press today. The Russia, Iran, Afghanistan and Asia points were all right on the mark. And even though it goes beyond my professional scope, the second half was just as good. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Bill Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 07/25/2024 Thanks for the update and for all the work you did and led to get us to this point. I hope you\'ll have time to send me periodic updates, especially your impressions of the Medvedev-Putin relationship. I am considering a trip to the Caucusus and Central Asia in the Fall, perhaps attached to the Russia bilat, if we decide that makes sense. Madam Secretary, 1.4(D) B1 As you know, Travel safely. All the best, Hillary Madam Secretary, Just a quick note before leaving for Moscow, Rome and Central Asia. Moscow preparations are in reasonable shape. Afghan lethal transit agreement is done, and will be signed on Monday. There\'s also a broader statement on cooperation on counter-narcotics and reconstruction in Afghanistan. (Bakiyev has now sianed the Manas aareement. which is a further boost on Afahanistan The Presidents will announce the bilateral commission, and your trip to Russia in the fall to launch the process with Lavrov. All in all, a good, measured, B6 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1','Note from Bill BurnsYou did a really fine job on Meet the Press today. The Russia, Iran, Afghanistan and Asia points were all right on the mark. And even though it goes beyond my professional scope, the second half was just as good. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Bill Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 07/25/2024 Thanks for the update and for all the work you did and led to get us to this point. I hope you\'ll have time to send me periodic updates, especially your impressions of the Medvedev-Putin relationship. I am considering a trip to the Caucusus and Central Asia in the Fall, perhaps attached to the Russia bilat, if we decide that makes sense. Madam Secretary, 1.4(D) B1 As you know, Travel safely. All the best, Hillary Madam Secretary, Just a quick note before leaving for Moscow, Rome and Central Asia. Moscow preparations are in reasonable shape. Afghan lethal transit agreement is done, and will be signed on Monday. There\'s also a broader statement on cooperation on counter-narcotics and reconstruction in Afghanistan. (Bakiyev has now sianed the Manas aareement. which is a further boost on Afahanistan The Presidents will announce the bilateral commission, and your trip to Russia in the fall to launch the process with Lavrov. All in all, a good, measured, B6 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'2597 - C05764095.txt','Revised Op-EdAttachments: Missile Defense op-ed -- with DS edits.docx See below - are you fine with this revised draft? Rlask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Approach for Missile Defense By Hillary Onion Iran\'s development of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the Jnited States, but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will eventually enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. We deeply appreciate the willingness of the Czech and Polish Governments to host the original missile defense architecture on their soil, and the decision to deploy other systems to better meet this growing threat came as a result ofa long and careful review of our policies, capabilities, and requirements. This decision does not alter the unshakeable commitment of the United States to the security of these vital NATO allies. Rather, it reflects our determination to jointly meet the threats that endanger us all. The old focus on long-range missile defense systems left significant gaps in our ability to defend against shorter-range threats, exposing our allies and our forces stationed in Europe. Many experts have also expressed concerns about the testing record and effectiveness of the long-range interceptors that were to be deployed in Poland. Our ile\\p:/ approacri is different in a number of ways. First, we will use well-tested missile defense systems, such as the Standard Missile-3, against the current threats. And unlike the old fixed, silo-based interceptors, they will be mobile and able to shift as threats evolve. 50','Revised Op-EdAttachments: Missile Defense op-ed -- with DS edits.docx See below - are you fine with this revised draft? Rlask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Approach for Missile Defense By Hillary Onion Iran\'s development of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the Jnited States, but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will eventually enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. We deeply appreciate the willingness of the Czech and Polish Governments to host the original missile defense architecture on their soil, and the decision to deploy other systems to better meet this growing threat came as a result ofa long and careful review of our policies, capabilities, and requirements. This decision does not alter the unshakeable commitment of the United States to the security of these vital NATO allies. Rather, it reflects our determination to jointly meet the threats that endanger us all. The old focus on long-range missile defense systems left significant gaps in our ability to defend against shorter-range threats, exposing our allies and our forces stationed in Europe. Many experts have also expressed concerns about the testing record and effectiveness of the long-range interceptors that were to be deployed in Poland. Our ile\\p:/ approacri is different in a number of ways. First, we will use well-tested missile defense systems, such as the Standard Missile-3, against the current threats. And unlike the old fixed, silo-based interceptors, they will be mobile and able to shift as threats evolve. 50'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'2601 - C05764100.txt','Revised Op-EdNo - it was collaborative effort -- he put in the edits but he didn\'t draft it. Ok. Did Cr !.ai rati.aft? PJ ask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Apprca,cn for Missile Defense By Hillary Ciinton Iran\'s development of :lion- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the .Jriited but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will everanallv enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. 57','Revised Op-EdNo - it was collaborative effort -- he put in the edits but he didn\'t draft it. Ok. Did Cr !.ai rati.aft? PJ ask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Apprca,cn for ;Missile Defense By Hillary Ciinton Iran\'s development of :lion- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the .Jriited but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will everanallv enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. 57'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'2707 - C05764298.txt','Rose....Thanks, Also, Sergei Kislyak told me last evening that the change in administrations here + the missile defense decision made it much easier for Russia to be helpful on Iran last week. Re connecting, I\'m off this evening to Rhodes, Athens, Paris, Oslo, & Istanbul, but I can be reached via my office as I bounce around. Cheers, S. Thx for passing on the feedback which I will share w her. Let\'s plan another catch up call. I\'m copying my assistant, Lauren, to try to schedule for us. briefed a group of wonks at Brookings tonite. Superbly impressive & persuasive. Low-key mastery & confidence. Congrats on having her on your team & leading these negs.','Rose....Thanks, Also, Sergei Kislyak told me last evening that the change in administrations here + the missile defense decision made it much easier for Russia to be helpful on Iran last week. Re connecting, I\'m off this evening to Rhodes, Athens, Paris, Oslo, & Istanbul, but I can be reached via my office as I bounce around. Cheers, S. Thx for passing on the feedback which I will share w her. Let\'s plan another catch up call. I\'m copying my assistant, Lauren, to try to schedule for us. briefed a group of wonks at Brookings tonite. Superbly impressive & persuasive. Low-key mastery & confidence. Congrats on having her on your team & leading these negs.'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'2858 - C05764601.txt','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogGriginal Message If u go to the actual website it has a great pic. Who says ca.i good poky changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm Sometimes impowtarit salts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphere. (hey just creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. UiaaLe riilary Ciinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Geri- tai Asseintily meeting next focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a question, she gave an answer that one top State Department official characterized as historic because it for the thara..:terike6 corruption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue. conunenz resona te.s on several levels. On the one, perhaps dosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the iVicCheystal&epory whic,r iderVd,Sies abus--: , of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go 1YOITi as e.,lorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Itrf . there e,e, bleiaeler C.orrupticn the Ille\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security th knits :itates taws. ,N.lether the concern is illegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons of mass thifTurt:icir, terrorism rrr insurgendes, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, times oun\'t Identify and bathe corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as a \'c1 society Eui-31.-,E..ri:Et,itig neve( once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address vithise, to simply .zgRi4st it is ericie..nic the world over and simply a way business gets done among esvN:,EI:,,,in the wood. is s.imply reckless. ? 1) e: is . eiement of top national security threats ... requires far more than mere po e:e or the wordiy bat linriteo capaoilities of NC5Os like Transparency International. It is a job that on the r 7esc.vices to identify and track targets and on the other demands the p.:11:1:y,Tok.Ns roans of those who are the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top s,.indlcates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last . 1 .-7 art} riat.liers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of ,l?tYw it ? rSI(?ri Uompany, Climon\'s remarks are important. But if she and the aomimsdation pian to systernatkaily go aster the cc fruptori that is linked to many if not most of our greatest','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogGriginal Message If u go to the actual website it has a great pic. Who says ca.i good poky changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm Sometimes impowtarit salts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphere. (hey just creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. UiaaLe riilary Ciinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Geri- tai Asseintily meeting next focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a question, she gave an answer that one top State Department official characterized as \"historic\" because it \"for the thara..:terike6 corruption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue.\" conunenz resona te.s on several levels. On the one, perhaps dosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the iVicCheystal&epory whic,r iderVd,Sies abus--: , of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go 1YOITi as e.,lorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Itrf . there e,e, bleiaeler C.orrupticn the Ille\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security th; knits :itates taws. ,N.lether the concern is illegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons of mass thifTurt:icir, terrorism rrr insurgendes, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, times oun\'t Identify and bathe corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as a \'c1 society\" Eui-31.-,E..ri:Et,itig neve( once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address vithise, to simply ;;;.zgRi4st it is ericie..nic the world over and simply a way business gets done among esv;N:,EI:,,,in the wood. is s.imply reckless. ? 1) e: is ;.; eiement of top national security threats ... requires far more than mere po e:e or the wordiy bat linriteo capaoilities of NC5Os like Transparency International. It is a job that on the r 7esc.vices to identify and track targets and on the other demands the p.:11:1:y,Tok.Ns roans of those who are the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top s,.indlcates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last . 1 .-7 art} riat.liers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of ,l?tYw it ? rSI;(?ri Uompany, Climon\'s remarks are important. But if she and the aomimsdation pian to systernatk;aily go aster the cc fruptori that is linked to many if not most of our greatest'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'2859 - C05764604.txt','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogFYI ----Griginal Message-- Slaughter, Anne-Marie If u go to the actual website it has a great pie. Who says eAi good c.,, ,Acv changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm important shifts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphet.e. rhey j,.st creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. Tuk,cay, arzo:.Julz. \'State Hilary Clinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Gen., ral Asseinhly meeting next \'vcr.. S.ie focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a :- .1m,stio-i, she gave an anSwer that one top State Department official characterized as historic because it Oir tilt tr:it coll.uption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue. coniak?.,.rt i-esonates on several leVeli. On the one, perhaps ciosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the e, ep31 -t: icientffie,z, abuse of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go \'1.com aeirig centcai oi. allied e -ncorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Corrupzort ,s the file\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security thear:r the COACeril is iilegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons ofmass d,,st-ilrVon, terrorism or insurgencits, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, drug:,or num& -sat\'nciz:np? H.-1011 cion\'t it:lei-lay and battle corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as n \'de thus guar.nteeing ft never once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address it -- ran woise? to simply LEggFsv it is endemic the world over and simply a way business gets done among eift.s-sksz:iPci:.41,in F:nleq\'ing oir.:(1d. IS simply reckless. :,e . ? is V, eie.ment of top national security threats ... requires far more than ei\'n. ,?ts capabilities of NZ:10s like Transparency International. It is a job that on the iteligence \',..\'esources to identify and track targets and on the other demands the i?wC.IvtIre?q i t.e, :asiSe many of those who an:, the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top terry-1st or crimli.:3i syndicates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last elnablers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of r ? \' ?  ? Ind COMOrcy, remarks are important. But if she and the auinnscra,:ion .,,an sy.sternati,aini go after the Co( Nption that is linked to many if not most of our greatest','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogFYI ----Griginal Message-- Slaughter, Anne-Marie If u go to the actual website it has a great pie. Who says eAi good c.,, ,Acv changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm important shifts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphet.e. rhey j,.st creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. Tuk,;cay, arzo:.Julz. \'State Hilary Clinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Gen., ral Asseinhly meeting next \'vcr;.. S;.ie focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a :- .1m,stio;-i, she gave an anSwer that one top State Department official characterized as \"historic\" because it \"Oir tilt t;r:it coll.uption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue.\" coniak?.,.rt i-esonates on several leVeli. On the one, perhaps ciosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the e, ;ep31 -t: icientffie,z, abuse of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go \'1.com aeirig centcai oi. allied e -ncorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Corrupzort ,s the file\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security thear:r the COACeril is iilegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons ofmass d,,st-ilrVon, terrorism or insurgencits, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, drug:,or num& -sat\'nciz:np? H.-1011 cion\'t it:lei-lay and battle corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as n \'de; thus guar.;nteeing ft never once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address it -- ran woise? to simply ;;LEggFsv it is endemic the world over and simply a way business gets done among eift.s-s;ksz:iPci:.41,;in F:nleq\'ing oir.:(1d. IS simply reckless. :\",e; . ? is V, eie.ment of top national security threats ... requires far more than ei\'n. ,;?ts capabilities of NZ:10s like Transparency International. It is a job that on the i;;;teligence \',..\'esources to identify and track targets and on the other demands the i?wC.Ivt;Ire?q i; t.e, :asiSe many of those who an:, the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top terry-1st or crimli.:3i syndicates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last elnablers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of r ? \' ? ; ? Ind COMOrcy, remarks are important. But if she and the auin;nscra,:ion ;.,,an sy.sternati,;aini go after the Co( Nption that is linked to many if not most of our greatest'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'2887 - C05764643.txt','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'3202 - C05765552.txt','Hikers in Iran HikersMr. Reines: Here\'s the latest ticker we have. We are reaching out to NEA for more context and will pass it on once we get it. Greg Macris, SWO Iran charges three detained Americans with espionage (Adds background) TEHRAN, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Iran has charged three detained U.S. citizens with espionage, the official IRNA news agency quoted a judiciary official as saying on Monday. The three are charged with espionage. Investigations continue into the three detained Americans in Iran, Tehran general prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi said. The three were held after they strayed into Iran from northern Iraq at the end of July. The three, Shane Bauer, 27, Sarah Shourd, 31, and Josh Fattal, 27, crossed into Iranian territory nearly two months ago. Their families say they strayed across the border accidentally. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad suggested in an interview with the American television network NBC in September that the Americans\' release might be linked to the release of Iranian diplomats he said were being held by U.S. troops in Iraq. Under Iran\'s Islamic sharia law, espionage is punishable by death. (Reporting by Ramin Mostafavi, Writing by Parisa Hafezi) Do you have anything on the below? The 3 detained hikers in Iran were charged with espionage?','Hikers in Iran HikersMr. Reines: Here\'s the latest ticker we have. We are reaching out to NEA for more context and will pass it on once we get it. Greg Macris, SWO Iran charges three detained Americans with espionage (Adds background) TEHRAN, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Iran has charged three detained U.S. citizens with espionage, the official IRNA news agency quoted a judiciary official as saying on Monday. \"The three are charged with espionage. Investigations continue into the three detained Americans in Iran,\" Tehran general prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi said. The three were held after they strayed into Iran from northern Iraq at the end of July. The three, Shane Bauer, 27, Sarah Shourd, 31, and Josh Fattal, 27, crossed into Iranian territory nearly two months ago. Their families say they strayed across the border accidentally. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad suggested in an interview with the American television network NBC in September that the Americans\' release might be linked to the release of Iranian diplomats he said were being held by U.S. troops in Iraq. Under Iran\'s Islamic sharia law, espionage is punishable by death. (Reporting by Ramin Mostafavi, Writing by Parisa Hafezi) Do you have anything on the below? The 3 detained hikers in Iran were charged with espionage?'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'3203 - C05765556.txt','IRAN Res UNGA IRAN 3C debate webcast NOWHuma, Jake, Joe, Here is the vote on the Iran human rights resolution at UNGA. I briefed the S during the retreat coffee break. She asked for the text of the resolution. The link is below. Do you want a hard copy here at the retreat? 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Wider margin than last year: 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). Link: http://daccess-dds-ny.un.org/dodUNDOC/LTD/N09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Esther Here is the link to the resolution, perhaps a staffer can print it off for the Secretary? http:fidaccess-dds-ny.un.oredoc/UNDOULTDM09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Thanks! I just told the S, Sen Mitchell and A/S Posner. Will seek out A/S Feltman. The S has asked for the text of the resolution. I\'ll check on how to get document here. Esther 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). A better margin this year. HURRAH! FINAL VOTE: 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Amy please send ASAP last year\'s vote tally for comparison EOVs now beginning. Brazil explaining why it abstained.','IRAN Res UNGA IRAN 3C debate webcast NOWHuma, Jake, Joe, Here is the vote on the Iran human rights resolution at UNGA. I briefed the S during the retreat coffee break. She asked for the text of the resolution. The link is below. Do you want a hard copy here at the retreat? 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Wider margin than last year: 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). Link: http://daccess-dds-ny.un.org/dodUNDOC/LTD/N09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Esther Here is the link to the resolution, perhaps a staffer can print it off for the Secretary? http:fidaccess-dds-ny.un.oredoc/UNDOULTDM09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Thanks! I just told the S, Sen Mitchell and A/S Posner. Will seek out A/S Feltman. The S has asked for the text of the resolution. I\'ll check on how to get document here. Esther 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). A better margin this year. HURRAH! FINAL VOTE: 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Amy please send ASAP last year\'s vote tally for comparison EOVs now beginning. Brazil explaining why it abstained.'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'3381 - C05765928.txt','HondurasWe\'ll see what comes of this, but... Meanwhile, Amorim was in Esfahan, Iran with Mottaki yesterday. Brazil signals recognition of Honduran election (AP) ?40 minutes ago RIO DE JANEIRO ?A top Brazilian official has signaled that Latin America\'s largest nation may recognize the Honduran candidate who won last weekend\'s post-coup presidential election. Dilma Rousseff is chief of staff for Brazilian President Luiz !neck) Lula da Silva. Rousseff says the Central American country\'s Nov. 29 election should be considered separately from the June 28 coup that ousted ex-President Manuel Zelaya. Previously, the government had said it would not recognize the election unless Zelaya was returned to office and allowed to serve out his term, which ends Jan. 27. Rousseff told Brazilian television late Friday from Germany that the coup is one thing and discussing the election another. She says this new process ? the election ? has to be considered.','HondurasWe\'ll see what comes of this, but... Meanwhile, Amorim was in Esfahan, Iran with Mottaki yesterday. Brazil signals recognition of Honduran election (AP) ?40 minutes ago RIO DE JANEIRO ?A top Brazilian official has signaled that Latin America\'s largest nation may recognize the Honduran candidate who won last weekend\'s post-coup presidential election. Dilma Rousseff is chief of staff for Brazilian President Luiz !neck) Lula da Silva. Rousseff says the Central American country\'s Nov. 29 election should be considered separately from the June 28 coup that ousted ex-President Manuel Zelaya. Previously, the government had said it would not recognize the election unless Zelaya was returned to office and allowed to serve out his term, which ends Jan. 27. Rousseff told Brazilian television late Friday from Germany that the coup \"is one thing\" and \"discussing the election\" another. She says \"this new process\" ? the election ? \"has to be considered.\"'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'345 - C05758484.txt','FollowupHere\'s a partial list of followup from our last trip and the last week: What can we do to help protect the Christians in Iraq as requested by Ken Joseph whom we saw in Baghdad? JoDee Winterhof raised questions about how the PRTs and the language DOD uses about them are problematic for NGOs like care. Pls ask one of Holbrooke\'s people if they ever talked to Wolfgang Danspeckgruber at Princeton about building a railroad in Aghanistan. Also Dr. Arthur Keys at International Relief + Development wanted to talk w someone from Holbrooke\'s team about development in Af. I asked the Spec IG for Af Recon, Arnold Fields, to alert us to problems as soon as they can. I\'m not sure how to formalize this or even if it\'s appropriate. Let\'s discuss. What are the Iran Watchers?','FollowupHere\'s a partial list of followup from our last trip and the last week: What can we do to help protect the Christians in Iraq as requested by Ken Joseph whom we saw in Baghdad? JoDee Winterhof raised questions about how the PRTs and the language DOD uses about them are problematic for NGOs like care. Pls ask one of Holbrooke\'s people if they ever talked to Wolfgang Danspeckgruber at Princeton about building a railroad in Aghanistan. Also Dr. Arthur Keys at International Relief + Development wanted to talk w someone from Holbrooke\'s team about development in Af. I asked the Spec IG for Af Recon, Arnold Fields, to alert us to problems as soon as they can. I\'m not sure how to formalize this or even if it\'s appropriate. Let\'s discuss. What are the \"Iran Watchers\"?'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'3555 - C05766236.txt','DisregardI didn\'t - but hard to believe he did. I was pretty surprised myself when I read the piece. Just shows you that it\'s near impossible to take issue with the job you\'re doing it, which is why the political reporters have to resort to the manufactured drama of interactions with the WH. Face was good. Perfect in that it generated no issues to clean up, but other networks picked up clips re Iran. Gates\'s remark that he couldn\'t send any new troops before January to Afghanistan seems to be the only thing approaching news. I saw WJC on Meet (VERY good, and a lot about CGI\'s work re women and girls), but I missed Paterson!','DisregardI didn\'t - but hard to believe he did. I was pretty surprised myself when I read the piece. Just shows you that it\'s near impossible to take issue with the job you\'re doing it, which is why the political reporters have to resort to the manufactured drama of interactions with the WH. Face was good. Perfect in that it generated no issues to clean up, but other networks picked up clips re Iran. Gates\'s remark that he couldn\'t send any new troops before January to Afghanistan seems to be the only thing approaching news. I saw WJC on Meet (VERY good, and a lot about CGI\'s work re women and girls), but I missed Paterson!'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'3578 - C05766287.txt','Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm','Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'3580 - C05766291.txt','Friday Presentation on Urgent Threat - Bill Burns will not be at the Retreat Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl--we should postpone until we get Bill there. FYI below Cheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm','Friday Presentation on Urgent Threat - Bill Burns will not be at the Retreat Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl--we should postpone until we get Bill there. FYI below Cheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'3581 - C05766293.txt','Proposed Final Retreat AgendaAttachments: 2009-09-28 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft - Revised2.docx Attached and below is the proposed final Retreat Agenda. The chief challenge I see is in having each bureau give 3 minutes on their top 3 priorities. I think it is worthwhile from the standpoint that this is the first time all will be together with the chance to see/meet and hear from everyone, but it will take time to hear from everyone. I\'ve broken it up into 2 sections of an hour each. Without these sections, the Retreat would breathe ? with them it\'s tight though I have left padding in each section. I also am holding a place for up front for Susan Rice to present if she comes ? she has not rsvped. Please see below and attached and advise if there are other suggested changes. Bill Burns cannot attend the retreat and currently will give his update on Iran to Jim we also will have Jim address Iraq in his overview too. Cdm Leadership Learning Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: 8:30am: 8:35am: Continental Breakfast Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o Priorities o Our Accomplishments To Date 8:50am The Next 6 Months ? On the Horizon (including Iraq/Iran) [Jim Steinberg] [10 min] ? The 2011 Budget Challenge [Jack Lew] [10 min] ? QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Dev [10 min]','Proposed Final Retreat AgendaAttachments: 2009-09-28 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft - Revised2.docx Attached and below is the proposed final Retreat Agenda. The chief challenge I see is in having each bureau give 3 minutes on their top 3 priorities. I think it is worthwhile from the standpoint that this is the first time all will be together with the chance to see/meet and hear from everyone, but it will take time to hear from everyone. I\'ve broken it up into 2 sections of an hour each. Without these sections, the Retreat would breathe ? with them it\'s tight though I have left padding in each section. I also am holding a place for up front for Susan Rice to present if she comes ? she has not rsvped. Please see below and attached and advise if there are other suggested changes. Bill Burns cannot attend the retreat and currently will give his update on Iran to Jim; we also will have Jim address Iraq in his overview too. Cdm Leadership Learning Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: 8:30am: 8:35am: Continental Breakfast Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o Priorities o Our Accomplishments To Date 8:50am The Next 6 Months ? On the Horizon (including Iraq/Iran) [Jim Steinberg] [10 min] ? The 2011 Budget Challenge [Jack Lew] [10 min] ? QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Dev [10 min]'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'3598 - C05766325.txt','new Iran-China oil deal, reported in Iran (in English) and inChina (in Chinese) Thread-Topic: new Iran-China oil deal, reported in Iran (in English) and in China (in Chinese) Thread-Index: AcpBGGFHC5WfqWtwQI2s1vNKPmzX9AApt+aV Message-ID: <786762D781A7FF4FAC906089213404488035045C315@CLNTINET08.clinton.local> Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator:','new Iran-China oil deal, reported in Iran (in English) and inChina (in Chinese) Thread-Topic: new Iran-China oil deal, reported in Iran (in English)\" and in China (in Chinese) Thread-Index: AcpBGGFHC5WfqWtwQI2s1vNKPmzX9AApt+aV Message-ID: <786762D781A7FF4FAC906089213404488035045C315@CLNTINET08.clinton.local> Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator:'),(3.713172146673781,3.713172146673781,2500,'Iran',61,1,'3755 - C05766675.txt','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: ...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: \"...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.\"'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Iranian_Americans',1,1,'1431 - C05761148.txt','FyiIran: US journalist\'s case will get fair review TEHRAN, Iran ? Iran\'s foreign minister assured his visiting Japanese counterpart that the case of an American journalist imprisoned in Tehran for allegedly spying for the United States will get a fair review on appeal. Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said 32-year-old Roxana Saberi\'s appeal will be reviewed justly and humanely. He spoke at a joint news conference Saturday with Japan\'s Hirofumi Nakasone, who expressed concern over the case during his visit to Iran. Saberi is a dual Iranian-American citizen who was born in Fargo, North Dakota. Her father is Iranian and her mother is Japanese. She was arrested in January in Tehran and sentenced last month to eight years in prison after a one- day trial behind closed doors. Her case has raised an international outcry','FyiIran: US journalist\'s case will get fair review TEHRAN, Iran ? Iran\'s foreign minister assured his visiting Japanese counterpart that the case of an American journalist imprisoned in Tehran for allegedly spying for the United States will get a fair review on appeal. Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said 32-year-old Roxana Saberi\'s appeal will be \"reviewed justly and humanely.\" He spoke at a joint news conference Saturday with Japan\'s Hirofumi Nakasone, who expressed concern over the case during his visit to Iran. Saberi is a dual Iranian-American citizen who was born in Fargo, North Dakota. Her father is Iranian and her mother is Japanese. She was arrested in January in Tehran and sentenced last month to eight years in prison after a one- day trial behind closed doors. Her case has raised an international outcry'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Iranian_peoples',2,1,'1903 - C05762423.txt','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks. Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting God is Great, mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, \"I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks.\" Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting \"God is Great,\" mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Iranian_peoples',2,1,'1921 - C05762454.txt','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated; I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Iranian_presidential_election,_2009',1,1,'1923 - C05762461.txt','Best analysis so far of Iranian vote. SidYesterday, June 21, Chatham House in UK published a detailed study of the Iranian vote, concluding from close analysis that the election results were a fraud. This is the most definitive objective analysis so far. Sid http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files/14234_iranelection0609.pdf This paper is published by Chatham House and the Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Preliminary Analysis of the Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election Editor: Professor Ali Ansari, Director, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House author, \'Iran, Islam and Democracy\' Research and Analysis: Daniel Berman and Thomas Rintoul, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews 21 June 2009 Chatham House is independent and owes no allegiance to government or to any political body. It does not hold opinions of its own the views expressed in this text are the responsibility of the authors. This document is issued on the understanding that if any extract is used, the authors and Chatham House should be credited, preferably with the date of the publication. Preliminary Analysis of Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election www.chathamhouse.org.uk 2 Executive Summary Working from the province by province breakdowns of the 2009 and 2005 results, released by the Iranian Ministry of Interior, and from the 2006 census as published by the official Statistical Centre of Iran, the following observations about the official data and the debates surrounding it can be made. ?In two conservative provinces, Mazandaran and Yazd, a turnout of more than 100% was recorded. ?At a provincial level, there is no correlation between the increased turnout and the swing to Ahmadinejad. This challenges the notion that Ahmadinejad\'s victory was due to the massive participation of a previously silent conservative majority. ?In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all former','Best analysis so far of Iranian vote. SidYesterday, June 21, Chatham House in UK published a detailed study of the Iranian vote, concluding from close analysis that the election results were a fraud. This is the most definitive objective analysis so far. Sid http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files/14234_iranelection0609.pdf This paper is published by Chatham House and the Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Preliminary Analysis of the Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election Editor: Professor Ali Ansari, Director, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews; Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House; author, \'Iran, Islam and Democracy\' Research and Analysis: Daniel Berman and Thomas Rintoul, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews 21 June 2009 Chatham House is independent and owes no allegiance to government or to any political body. It does not hold opinions of its own; the views expressed in this text are the responsibility of the authors. This document is issued on the understanding that if any extract is used, the authors and Chatham House should be credited, preferably with the date of the publication. Preliminary Analysis of Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election www.chathamhouse.org.uk 2 Executive Summary Working from the province by province breakdowns of the 2009 and 2005 results, released by the Iranian Ministry of Interior, and from the 2006 census as published by the official Statistical Centre of Iran, the following observations about the official data and the debates surrounding it can be made. ?In two conservative provinces, Mazandaran and Yazd, a turnout of more than 100% was recorded. ?At a provincial level, there is no correlation between the increased turnout and the swing to Ahmadinejad. This challenges the notion that Ahmadinejad\'s victory was due to the massive participation of a previously silent conservative majority. ?In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all former'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Iranian_Revolution',2,2,'1902 - C05762421.txt','fYiFYI, Gary Sick\'s latest analysis on Iran below (posted on his blog). Sick has independent sources and is very well informed. June 17, 2009 Is this another Iranian revolution? To someone who has watched and studied the Iranian revolution of 1979 with fascination, developments in Iran today have an eerie reminiscence. Then there were massive protests that filled the streets, often marching in dignified but ominous silence there was bloodshed as nervous security men with guns faced determined but unarmed crowds there were sullen mourning parades20there were catchy chants and ritual calls of Down with the shah! at night the rooftops rang with shouts of allahu akbar. You need only change shah to dictator, and you have a description of what is happening in Iran today. But there is one very big difference. Thirty years ago, Iran had a charismatic cleric named Ayatollah Khomeini who had a refined sense of strategy and a willingness to risk everything for the cause he represented. On the other side was Mohammed Reza Shah, who had been on the throne for some 37 years and who commanded one of the most powerful military and security regimes in the world. On the surface it appeared to be an uneven battle ? guns against turbans ? but the ruler with the guns wavered and the turbans grew in size and confidence until the old order collapsed. Today the nominal leader of the opposition forces is a reformed radical, Mir Hossein Mousavi, who is notably lacking in personal charisma. On the other side is the constitutional Leader, Ayatollah IChamene\' i, who is widely perceived as a cautious political animal with limited qualifications for his religious post and who compensates for his own lack of charisma by manipulation of the political system and the institutions most loyal to him ? particularly the politically minded clergy and the powerful security forces, including the Revolutionary Guards. Neither of these men seems to be fully in control of their own forces, let alone the situation. The fraudulent election defeat of Mousavi was a triggering event, but the energy behind these unprecedented demonstrations is due more to the sense of outrage and betrayal at the gross manipulation of numbers by the regime than it is about any undying devotion to Mousavi. Yesterday Mousavi ordered that people stay home in face of a conflicting pro-regime demonstration. They marched anyway (and the daughter of former president Rafsanjani joined them and urged them on). Mousavi then ordered everyone to march the following day (which they were probably going to do with or without his orders). IChamene\'i announced the divine assessment of the election outcome ? even before it would probably have been physically possible to count the more than 40 million ballots. Then, in the face of mass protests, he ordered an investigation of the results by the Guardian Council? the same organization that was responsible for managing the election in the first place. No one believed him in either case, and no one expected anything of importance from the Guardian Council. Khamene\'i has ordered peace and reconciliation. No one paid any attention. I deliberately did not mention president-elect Ahmadinejad. After celebrating his victory, he went off to a largely symbolic meeting in Moscow. He seems to be out of the decision loop and more of a passive player than a major actor in these events. So who is calling the shots? Mousavi seems to be running along after the crowd, not leading it. But that is probably all that is required to keep the protest in motion.','fYiFYI, Gary Sick\'s latest analysis on Iran below (posted on his blog). Sick has independent sources and is very well informed. June 17, 2009 Is this another Iranian revolution? To someone who has watched and studied the Iranian revolution of 1979 with fascination, developments in Iran today have an eerie reminiscence. Then there were massive protests that filled the streets, often marching in dignified but ominous silence; there was bloodshed as nervous security men with guns faced determined but unarmed crowds; there were sullen mourning parades;20there were catchy chants and ritual calls of \"Down with the shah!\"; at night the rooftops rang with shouts of allahu akbar. You need only change \"shah\" to \"dictator,\" and you have a description of what is happening in Iran today. But there is one very big difference. Thirty years ago, Iran had a charismatic cleric named Ayatollah Khomeini who had a refined sense of strategy and a willingness to risk everything for the cause he represented. On the other side was Mohammed Reza Shah, who had been on the throne for some 37 years and who commanded one of the most powerful military and security regimes in the world. On the surface it appeared to be an uneven battle ? guns against turbans ? but the ruler with the guns wavered and the turbans grew in size and confidence until the old order collapsed. Today the nominal leader of the opposition forces is a reformed radical, Mir Hossein Mousavi, who is notably lacking in personal charisma. On the other side is the constitutional Leader, Ayatollah IChamene\' i, who is widely perceived as a cautious political animal with limited qualifications for his religious post and who compensates for his own lack of charisma by manipulation of the political system and the institutions most loyal to him ? particularly the politically minded clergy and the powerful security forces, including the Revolutionary Guards. Neither of these men seems to be fully in control of their own forces, let alone the situation. The fraudulent election defeat of Mousavi was a triggering event, but the energy behind these unprecedented demonstrations is due more to the sense of outrage and betrayal at the gross manipulation of numbers by the regime than it is about any undying devotion to Mousavi. Yesterday Mousavi ordered that people stay home in face of a conflicting pro-regime demonstration. They marched anyway (and the daughter of former president Rafsanjani joined them and urged them on). Mousavi then \"ordered\" everyone to march the following day (which they were probably going to do with or without his orders). IChamene\'i announced the \"divine assessment\" of the election outcome ? even before it would probably have been physically possible to count the more than 40 million ballots. Then, in the face of mass protests, he ordered an investigation of the results by the Guardian Council? the same organization that was responsible for managing the election in the first place. No one believed him in either case, and no one expected anything of importance from the Guardian Council. Khamene\'i has ordered peace and reconciliation. No one paid any attention. I deliberately did not mention president-elect Ahmadinejad. After celebrating his \"victory,\" he went off to a largely symbolic meeting in Moscow. He seems to be out of the decision loop and more of a passive player than a major actor in these events. So who is calling the shots? Mousavi seems to be running along after the crowd, not leading it. But that is probably all that is required to keep the protest in motion.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Iranian_Revolution',2,1,'1903 - C05762423.txt','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks. Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting God is Great, mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, \"I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks.\" Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting \"God is Great,\" mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Iranian_studies',1,1,'1923 - C05762461.txt','Best analysis so far of Iranian vote. SidYesterday, June 21, Chatham House in UK published a detailed study of the Iranian vote, concluding from close analysis that the election results were a fraud. This is the most definitive objective analysis so far. Sid http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files/14234_iranelection0609.pdf This paper is published by Chatham House and the Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Preliminary Analysis of the Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election Editor: Professor Ali Ansari, Director, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House author, \'Iran, Islam and Democracy\' Research and Analysis: Daniel Berman and Thomas Rintoul, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews 21 June 2009 Chatham House is independent and owes no allegiance to government or to any political body. It does not hold opinions of its own the views expressed in this text are the responsibility of the authors. This document is issued on the understanding that if any extract is used, the authors and Chatham House should be credited, preferably with the date of the publication. Preliminary Analysis of Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election www.chathamhouse.org.uk 2 Executive Summary Working from the province by province breakdowns of the 2009 and 2005 results, released by the Iranian Ministry of Interior, and from the 2006 census as published by the official Statistical Centre of Iran, the following observations about the official data and the debates surrounding it can be made. ?In two conservative provinces, Mazandaran and Yazd, a turnout of more than 100% was recorded. ?At a provincial level, there is no correlation between the increased turnout and the swing to Ahmadinejad. This challenges the notion that Ahmadinejad\'s victory was due to the massive participation of a previously silent conservative majority. ?In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all former','Best analysis so far of Iranian vote. SidYesterday, June 21, Chatham House in UK published a detailed study of the Iranian vote, concluding from close analysis that the election results were a fraud. This is the most definitive objective analysis so far. Sid http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files/14234_iranelection0609.pdf This paper is published by Chatham House and the Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Preliminary Analysis of the Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election Editor: Professor Ali Ansari, Director, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews; Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House; author, \'Iran, Islam and Democracy\' Research and Analysis: Daniel Berman and Thomas Rintoul, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews 21 June 2009 Chatham House is independent and owes no allegiance to government or to any political body. It does not hold opinions of its own; the views expressed in this text are the responsibility of the authors. This document is issued on the understanding that if any extract is used, the authors and Chatham House should be credited, preferably with the date of the publication. Preliminary Analysis of Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election www.chathamhouse.org.uk 2 Executive Summary Working from the province by province breakdowns of the 2009 and 2005 results, released by the Iranian Ministry of Interior, and from the 2006 census as published by the official Statistical Centre of Iran, the following observations about the official data and the debates surrounding it can be made. ?In two conservative provinces, Mazandaran and Yazd, a turnout of more than 100% was recorded. ?At a provincial level, there is no correlation between the increased turnout and the swing to Ahmadinejad. This challenges the notion that Ahmadinejad\'s victory was due to the massive participation of a previously silent conservative majority. ?In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all former'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Iran_hostage_crisis',1,1,'1921 - C05762454.txt','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated; I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Iran_national_football_team',1,1,'2628 - C05764142.txt','Draft for tomorrowAm about to fax %roll the latest draft. There is still some litigating going on over Iran language, but hopefully we can resolve it by later tonight. In any case, it\'s pretty far along. I\'ll try to do one more polish through it. Just be advised that I n lay need to give you a clean draft overnight or early in the morning. Thx. 66','Draft for tomorrowAm about to fax %roll the latest draft. There is still some litigating going on over Iran language, but hopefully we can resolve it by later tonight. In any case, it\'s pretty far along. I\'ll try to do one more polish through it. Just be advised that I n lay need to give you a clean draft overnight or early in the morning. Thx. 66'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Iran–Contra_affair',1,1,'1943 - C05762522.txt','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitledIsrael\'s Lawyer, in which Aaron argued For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney... I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer. Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the I was there and I know what happened. An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.) But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the facts in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s disengagement from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949. 61','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitled\"Israel\'s Lawyer,\" in which Aaron argued \"For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney...\" I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled \"The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer.\" Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the \"I was there and I know what happened.\" An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: \"Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.\") But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the \"facts\" in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s \"disengagement\" from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: \"In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949.\" 61'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Iraq',24,1,'1037 - C05760254.txt','Another perspectiveThe following is from an observer who I think is right about the need for more strategy time which means we have to have a better balance about travel time. I\'d like your reactions. Thx. When it comes to foreign policy, all see you doing a great job. You must be literally killing yourself? I can see your schedule is bruising. But you probably need more strategy time, less events as the ultimate judgment will be on ? whether iran, nk get the bomb, progress in Mideast, success in Afghanistan, Iraq. Obama\'s pause on Afghanistan goes well with elite media and left that is against all wars, but not with swing male voters who are defecting. And I think it is making the rest of your job much tougher because the delay in the decision is looking Carterlike to US adversaries ? any decision is better than no decision. But all roads likely lead to Iran and perhaps Pakistan, rest is secondary at this point. That\'s my view for what it\'s worth. Take care.','Another perspectiveThe following is from an observer who I think is right about the need for more strategy time which means we have to have a better balance about travel time. I\'d like your reactions. Thx. \"When it comes to foreign policy, all see you doing a great job. You must be literally killing yourself? I can see your schedule is bruising. But you probably need more strategy time, less events as the ultimate judgment will be on ? whether iran, nk get the bomb, progress in Mideast, success in Afghanistan, Iraq. Obama\'s pause on Afghanistan goes well with elite media and left that is against all wars, but not with swing male voters who are defecting. And I think it is making the rest of your job much tougher because the delay in the decision is looking Carterlike to US adversaries ? any decision is better than no decision. But all roads likely lead to Iran and perhaps Pakistan, rest is secondary at this point. That\'s my view for what it\'s worth. Take care.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Iraq',24,1,'1051 - C05760281.txt','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe Wilson1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 FYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/09/2024 Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 20th ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. I am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe Wilson1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 FYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/09/2024 Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 20th ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. I am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Iraq',24,1,'1082 - C05760329.txt','Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Brussels (SBU) Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and BrusselsLet\'s do conf call re this w Jack and whomever else you and he decide. FYI SENSITIVE Gentlemen, Before the end of the day I will send you the latest working version of Jack\'s trip to IIAP&B. We depart here late Tuesday, Sept 1 and return Thurs, Sept 10. Rough version of places and people is: Sept 2-3 Iraq Lew, Verma, Campbell, Elisa Slotkin (NEA), possibly Paul Jones (SRAP) and/or David Robinson (PRM) Sept 4-5 India','Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Brussels (SBU) Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and BrusselsLet\'s do conf call re this w Jack and whomever else you and he decide. FYI SENSITIVE Gentlemen, Before the end of the day I will send you the latest working version of Jack\'s trip to IIAP&B. We depart here late Tuesday, Sept 1 and return Thurs, Sept 10. Rough version of places and people is: Sept 2-3 Iraq Lew, Verma, Campbell, Elisa Slotkin (NEA), possibly Paul Jones (SRAP) and/or David Robinson (PRM) Sept 4-5 India'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Iraq',24,1,'1903 - C05762423.txt','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks. Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting God is Great, mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, \"I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks.\" Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting \"God is Great,\" mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Iraq',24,1,'195 - C05739790.txt','ThanksYour remarks this afternoon at Andrews were wonderful Thanks for doing so much for our institution on such a sad day. Just sent you a hi side note on visits to Jordan and Iraq, and look forward to catching up. Enjoy the weekend in the meantime. Bill','ThanksYour remarks this afternoon at Andrews were wonderful Thanks for doing so much for our institution on such a sad day. Just sent you a hi side note on visits to Jordan and Iraq, and look forward to catching up. Enjoy the weekend in the meantime. Bill'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Iraq',24,1,'2336 - C05763181.txt','8:30 draftAttachments: CFR 7[3].14.09 1150 prn.doc Jim K. sent in some edits in the middle of the night -- strictly designed to trim/improve flow. Think it\'s worth you flipping through to see if any strike you as worth making. OK. Went through it. It\'s not too much shorter, but I think it\'s tighter here and there. Made slight change at end to try to tie in with how it started to bring full circle. An area where you could save time and space (but I didn\'t try to change it) would be to shorten the parts where you talk about Israel and Palestine and about Iraq and Afghanistan - it seems to me that those are tactical discussions of an existing issue, and somewhat removed from the more abstract and strategic policy outline she\'s otherwise aiming at here. By the way, the phrase global network of diverse partnerships seems to be absent now. I kind of liked it on several levels, but I presume it met some objection along the way... On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Jim Kennedy wrote: so far have gotten through page nine and wanted to send what i have, will do more in next few hours tonight. On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 6:44 PM, Jim Kennedy < I will do so. I\'m good at shrinking without cutting. Thnx. wrote: On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 5:39 PM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: Hi Jim, We need you to give this one more pass-through ? if you can find places to cut and clarify, that would be great. Can you send something tonight your time? 216 217','8:30 draftAttachments: CFR 7[3].14.09 1150 prn.doc Jim K. sent in some edits in the middle of the night -- strictly designed to trim/improve flow. Think it\'s worth you flipping through to see if any strike you as worth making. OK. Went through it. It\'s not too much shorter, but I think it\'s tighter here and there. Made slight change at end to try to tie in with how it started to bring full circle. An area where you could save time and space (but I didn\'t try to change it) would be to shorten the parts where you talk about Israel and Palestine and about Iraq and Afghanistan - it seems to me that those are tactical discussions of an existing issue, and somewhat removed from the more abstract and strategic policy outline she\'s otherwise aiming at here. By the way, the phrase \"global network of diverse partnerships\" seems to be absent now. I kind of liked it on several levels, but I presume it met some objection along the way... On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Jim Kennedy wrote: so far have gotten through page nine and wanted to send what i have, will do more in next few hours tonight. On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 6:44 PM, Jim Kennedy < I will do so. I\'m good at shrinking without cutting. Thnx. wrote: On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 5:39 PM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: Hi Jim, We need you to give this one more pass-through ? if you can find places to cut and clarify, that would be great. Can you send something tonight your time? 216 217'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Iraq',24,1,'2341 - C05763198.txt','8:30 draftCheck w Holbrooke-- Jim K. sent in some edits in the middle of the night -- strictly designed to trim/improve flow. Think it\'s worth you flipping through to see if any strike you as worth making. OK. Went through it. It\'s not too much shorter, but I think it\'s tighter here and there. Made slight change at end to try to tie in with how it started to bring full circle. An area where you could save time and space (but I didn\'t try to change it) would be to shorten the parts where you talk about Israel and Palestine and about Iraq and Afghanistan - it seems to me that those are tactical discussions of an existing issue, and somewhat removed from the more abstract and strategic policy outline she\'s otherwise aiming at here. By the way, the phrase global network of diverse partnerships seems to be absent now. I kind of liked it on several levels, but I presume it met some objection along the way... On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Jim Kennedy wrote:','8:30 draftCheck w Holbrooke-- Jim K. sent in some edits in the middle of the night -- strictly designed to trim/improve flow. Think it\'s worth you flipping through to see if any strike you as worth making. OK. Went through it. It\'s not too much shorter, but I think it\'s tighter here and there. Made slight change at end to try to tie in with how it started to bring full circle. An area where you could save time and space (but I didn\'t try to change it) would be to shorten the parts where you talk about Israel and Palestine and about Iraq and Afghanistan - it seems to me that those are tactical discussions of an existing issue, and somewhat removed from the more abstract and strategic policy outline she\'s otherwise aiming at here. By the way, the phrase \"global network of diverse partnerships\" seems to be absent now. I kind of liked it on several levels, but I presume it met some objection along the way... On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Jim Kennedy wrote:'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Iraq',24,1,'243 - C05739846.txt','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards $130 million for diplomatic security personnel and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards; $130 million for diplomatic security personnel; and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Iraq',24,1,'2488 - C05763834.txt','Zebari call sheetI can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. MI want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. al I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. DI This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. 1:11 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may have lost a number of staff members. At this point, we do not know if other senior-ranking MFA officials were killed or wounded in the attack.','Zebari call sheetI can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. MI want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. al I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. DI This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. 1:11 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may have lost a number of staff members. At this point, we do not know if other senior-ranking MFA officials were killed or wounded in the attack.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Iraq',24,1,'2490 - C05763838.txt','Zebari call sheetI already told them to plan on calling chris hill first. So let me start the process. Calling soon is good. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. III I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. IE I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 11 This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. [13 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may','Zebari call sheetI already told them to plan on calling chris hill first. So let me start the process. Calling soon is good. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. III I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. IE I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 11 This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. [13 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Iraq',24,1,'2491 - C05763839.txt','(AP) Baghdad UpdateBAGHDAD (AP) Iraqi PM blames Sunni insurgents for Baghdad bombs, says government must re-evaluate security. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Baghdad UpdateBAGHDAD (AP) Iraqi PM blames Sunni insurgents for Baghdad bombs, says government must re-evaluate security. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Iraq',24,1,'2512 - C05763919.txt','Zebari call sheetI\'ve reached out to chris. Haven\'t reached him yet. Zebari is up north only with cell phone access and lines are congested so we haven\'t been able to get him on. But the foreign ministry knows u r trying to reach him. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. GI I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. El I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 111This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. I Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s','Zebari call sheetI\'ve reached out to chris. Haven\'t reached him yet. Zebari is up north only with cell phone access and lines are congested so we haven\'t been able to get him on. But the foreign ministry knows u r trying to reach him. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. GI I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. El I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 111This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. I Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Iraq',24,1,'2626 - C05764139.txt','Peter Galbraith called, wants to talk to you...Hillary: Peter Galbraith just called me and I had a long talk with him. As you know, as chief of US mission to UN in Afghanistan he has protested the election fraud and come into conflict with the head of UN there, who wanted to cover it up. Peter has just come out of Afghanistan after four solid months there. He is pessimistic, says the analogy to Vietnam is not wrong-headed, that comparisons of increasing troop levels there as though the surge in Iraq could be replicated are misguided, but thinks there is an approach that should be attempted that involves the vote recount and trying to replace Karzai. He wishes to speak with you directly. He says that he has difficulty communicating with Holbrooke, not because he can\'t reach him, but because he finds Dick disjointed these days. Peter is on a plane right now to Norway, then London, then to NY on Wed, then could go to DC. He says you can reach him through the US mission to the UN office. FYI, from Wash Post today: The issue of how seriously to take the fraud charges, and whether to force a runoff, has also caused a rare public rift within the international community here. The senior American official at the U.N. mission, Peter W. Galbraith, left the country abruptly Sunday in a dispute with the mission director, Norwegian Kai Eide. Galbraith had pushed for an exhaustive probe. Sources who are familiar with the dispute but are not authorized to. speak on the record said Eide argued that the international community should not press too hard because it could undermine national stability. Galbraith had been convinced that Karzai could not win without fraud and had tried to reduce the number of polling stations in some areas in the south, the incumbent\'s ethnic stronghold, said one diplomatic source. Eide and others, the source said, were convinced that Karzai would win in any case and that any irregularities could be smoothed over, as they were in the 2004 presidential election that Karzai won by a safe margin. And, I\'ve included below Jane Smiley\'s rave review of Max\'s book. Sid http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-smiley/republican-gomorrah_b290293.html Your request is being processed... Jane Smiley Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist and Essayist Posted: September 17, 2009 02:56 PM','Peter Galbraith called, wants to talk to you...Hillary: Peter Galbraith just called me and I had a long talk with him. As you know, as chief of US mission to UN in Afghanistan he has protested the election fraud and come into conflict with the head of UN there, who wanted to cover it up. Peter has just come out of Afghanistan after four solid months there. He is pessimistic, says the analogy to Vietnam is not wrong-headed, that comparisons of increasing troop levels there as though the surge in Iraq could be replicated are misguided, but thinks there is an approach that should be attempted that involves the vote recount and trying to replace Karzai. He wishes to speak with you directly. He says that he has difficulty communicating with Holbrooke, not because he can\'t reach him, but because he finds Dick disjointed these days. Peter is on a plane right now to Norway, then London, then to NY on Wed, then could go to DC. He says you can reach him through the US mission to the UN office. FYI, from Wash Post today: \"The issue of how seriously to take the fraud charges, and whether to force a runoff, has also caused a rare public rift within the international community here. The senior American official at the U.N. mission, Peter W. Galbraith, left the country abruptly Sunday in a dispute with the mission director, Norwegian Kai Eide. \"Galbraith had pushed for an exhaustive probe. Sources who are familiar with the dispute but are not authorized to. speak on the record said Eide argued that the international community should not press too hard because it could undermine national stability. Galbraith had been convinced that Karzai could not win without fraud and had tried to reduce the number of polling stations in some areas in the south, the incumbent\'s ethnic stronghold, said one diplomatic source. Eide and others, the source said, were convinced that Karzai would win in any case and that any irregularities could be smoothed over, as they were in the 2004 presidential election that Karzai won by a safe margin.\" And, I\'ve included below Jane Smiley\'s rave review of Max\'s book. Sid http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-smiley/republican-gomorrah_b290293.html Your request is being processed... Jane Smiley Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist and Essayist Posted: September 17, 2009 02:56 PM'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Iraq',24,1,'2698 - C05764284.txt','Security ContractorsAttachments: 9-1-2009 Dyncorp Aviation Task Order Guidance.docx Fyi Cheryl: Iraq Aviation Task Order: 19','Security ContractorsAttachments: 9-1-2009 Dyncorp Aviation Task Order Guidance.docx Fyi Cheryl: Iraq Aviation Task Order: 19'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Iraq',24,1,'2715 - C05764318.txt','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away. Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told \"none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away.\" Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Iraq',24,1,'2806 - C05764515.txt','LiebermanJoe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.','LiebermanJoe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Iraq',24,1,'2924 - C05764699.txt','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks; they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options; he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today; if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras; it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Iraq',24,1,'3014 - C05764876.txt','Truck bombs kill 16 people in Iraq (AP)BAGHDAD (AP) At least 16 people have been killed as two truck bombs struck separate communities north of Iraq\'s capital. One bombing killed at least a dozen people in a primarily Sunni village north of Baghdad. Officials say police opened fire in an attempt to stop the truck, forcing it to change direction and slam into a concrete barrier near a market. The blast damaged the police station and a number of nearby homes and shops. The attack comes three days after Iraqi police defused a car bomb in the same area, and the police chief says it may be retaliation. The second attack occurred near Mosul, where a parked truck bomb exploded and killed at least four people. 318','Truck bombs kill 16 people in Iraq (AP)BAGHDAD (AP) At least 16 people have been killed as two truck bombs struck separate communities north of Iraq\'s capital. One bombing killed at least a dozen people in a primarily Sunni village north of Baghdad. Officials say police opened fire in an attempt to stop the truck, forcing it to change direction and slam into a concrete barrier near a market. The blast damaged the police station and a number of nearby homes and shops. The attack comes three days after Iraqi police defused a car bomb in the same area, and the police chief says it may be retaliation. The second attack occurred near Mosul, where a parked truck bomb exploded and killed at least four people. 318'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Iraq',24,1,'320 - C05758433.txt','trying to connect....Did you get anything from him? See below. Hillary, I\'ve been trying to get a couple of reasonably time-sensitive messages to you for a couple of weeks via Cheryl\'s State Department e-mail, and I\'ve heard nothing back. Is there a different channel I should use? Strobe PS: here\'s the last one I sent, with an attachment of the earlier one Cheryl, I\'m resending a message that I first sent on April 14. I can imagine how flooded your inbox is, but I\'d be grateful if you could give me some idea of whether what I\'m proposing below might work. If there\'s any chance, I\'ll send you the full list of people from the Board and Intl Advisory Council. BTW, I\'ve heard terrific reports about the Sec\'s Town Meeting in Iraq yesterday, including from my friend who I gather is slated to go to as ambassador. He\'s as good as they get. One other thing (speaking of ambassadorships), I\'m concerned about what I gather may happen with regard to the Tokyo embassy?not least because the Japanese are getting concerned. I realize the locus of decision-making there is the White House, but given the terrific start the HRC gave to the US-Japan relationship by going to Tokyo first on her trip to Asia, I\'d be sorry to see any, setback there. Here follows my earlier message.... Hi, Cheryl. I wanted to take a quiet sounding with you about possibly getting a bit of time for the Brookings board of trustees and International Advisory Council on June 4. If there\'s any possibility at all, I\'ll come in, via any channel you suggest, with a formal request, but here\'s the essence of it: we\'ve got a very distinguished board which she\'s met with before (a week after the 2004 election), plus a group of 20+ high-level international types etc.). We could do it in a way that minimizes the imposition on her time?i.e., bring the group into the department an assemble in the Loy Henderson auditorium (or whatever it\'s called these days, or a similar 1st floor venue), and she comes down and talks to us for 15 minutes and take 15 minutes of questions, over and out. We did this','trying to connect....Did you get anything from him? See below. Hillary, I\'ve been trying to get a couple of reasonably time-sensitive messages to you for a couple of weeks via Cheryl\'s State Department e-mail, and I\'ve heard nothing back. Is there a different channel I should use? Strobe PS: here\'s the last one I sent, with an attachment of the earlier one Cheryl, I\'m resending a message that I first sent on April 14. I can imagine how flooded your inbox is, but I\'d be grateful if you could give me some idea of whether what I\'m proposing below might work. If there\'s any chance, I\'ll send you the full list of people from the Board and Intl Advisory Council. BTW, I\'ve heard terrific reports about the Sec\'s Town Meeting in Iraq yesterday, including from my friend who I gather is slated to go to as ambassador. He\'s as good as they get. One other thing (speaking of ambassadorships), I\'m concerned about what I gather may happen with regard to the Tokyo embassy?not least because the Japanese are getting concerned. I realize the locus of decision-making there is the White House, but given the terrific start the HRC gave to the US-Japan relationship by going to Tokyo first on her trip to Asia, I\'d be sorry to see any, setback there. Here follows my earlier message.... Hi, Cheryl. I wanted to take a quiet sounding with you about possibly getting a bit of time for the Brookings board of trustees and International Advisory Council on June 4. If there\'s any possibility at all, I\'ll come in, via any channel you suggest, with a formal request, but here\'s the essence of it: we\'ve got a very distinguished board which she\'s met with before (a week after the 2004 election), plus a group of 20+ high-level international types etc.). We could do it in a way that minimizes the imposition on her time?i.e., bring the group into the department an assemble in the Loy Henderson auditorium (or whatever it\'s called these days, or a similar 1st floor venue), and she comes down and talks to us for 15 minutes and take 15 minutes of questions, over and out. We did this'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Iraq',24,1,'3202 - C05765552.txt','Hikers in Iran HikersMr. Reines: Here\'s the latest ticker we have. We are reaching out to NEA for more context and will pass it on once we get it. Greg Macris, SWO Iran charges three detained Americans with espionage (Adds background) TEHRAN, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Iran has charged three detained U.S. citizens with espionage, the official IRNA news agency quoted a judiciary official as saying on Monday. The three are charged with espionage. Investigations continue into the three detained Americans in Iran, Tehran general prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi said. The three were held after they strayed into Iran from northern Iraq at the end of July. The three, Shane Bauer, 27, Sarah Shourd, 31, and Josh Fattal, 27, crossed into Iranian territory nearly two months ago. Their families say they strayed across the border accidentally. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad suggested in an interview with the American television network NBC in September that the Americans\' release might be linked to the release of Iranian diplomats he said were being held by U.S. troops in Iraq. Under Iran\'s Islamic sharia law, espionage is punishable by death. (Reporting by Ramin Mostafavi, Writing by Parisa Hafezi) Do you have anything on the below? The 3 detained hikers in Iran were charged with espionage?','Hikers in Iran HikersMr. Reines: Here\'s the latest ticker we have. We are reaching out to NEA for more context and will pass it on once we get it. Greg Macris, SWO Iran charges three detained Americans with espionage (Adds background) TEHRAN, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Iran has charged three detained U.S. citizens with espionage, the official IRNA news agency quoted a judiciary official as saying on Monday. \"The three are charged with espionage. Investigations continue into the three detained Americans in Iran,\" Tehran general prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi said. The three were held after they strayed into Iran from northern Iraq at the end of July. The three, Shane Bauer, 27, Sarah Shourd, 31, and Josh Fattal, 27, crossed into Iranian territory nearly two months ago. Their families say they strayed across the border accidentally. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad suggested in an interview with the American television network NBC in September that the Americans\' release might be linked to the release of Iranian diplomats he said were being held by U.S. troops in Iraq. Under Iran\'s Islamic sharia law, espionage is punishable by death. (Reporting by Ramin Mostafavi, Writing by Parisa Hafezi) Do you have anything on the below? The 3 detained hikers in Iran were charged with espionage?'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Iraq',24,1,'3216 - C05765644.txt','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe WilsonFYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 201h ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to undertake projects in Africa. With our record of success elsewhere, we are certain that our approach to project development and execution will mesh nicely with African needs and U.S. policy priorities. Valerie, Trevor and Samantha join me in extending our best wishes to you, Bill, and Chelsea as we enter the holiday season. Joe Ambassador Joseph Wilson Director, Symbion Power Email: joseph.wilsonsymbion-power.com Tel. No. +1 505 629-9142 website: www.symbion-power.com  This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify immediately.','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe WilsonFYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 201h ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to undertake projects in Africa. With our record of success elsewhere, we are certain that our approach to project development and execution will mesh nicely with African needs and U.S. policy priorities. Valerie, Trevor and Samantha join me in extending our best wishes to you, Bill, and Chelsea as we enter the holiday season. Joe Ambassador Joseph Wilson Director, Symbion Power Email: joseph.wilsonsymbion-power.com Tel. No. +1 505 629-9142 website: www.symbion-power.com ; This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify immediately.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Iraq',24,1,'345 - C05758484.txt','FollowupHere\'s a partial list of followup from our last trip and the last week: What can we do to help protect the Christians in Iraq as requested by Ken Joseph whom we saw in Baghdad? JoDee Winterhof raised questions about how the PRTs and the language DOD uses about them are problematic for NGOs like care. Pls ask one of Holbrooke\'s people if they ever talked to Wolfgang Danspeckgruber at Princeton about building a railroad in Aghanistan. Also Dr. Arthur Keys at International Relief + Development wanted to talk w someone from Holbrooke\'s team about development in Af. I asked the Spec IG for Af Recon, Arnold Fields, to alert us to problems as soon as they can. I\'m not sure how to formalize this or even if it\'s appropriate. Let\'s discuss. What are the Iran Watchers?','FollowupHere\'s a partial list of followup from our last trip and the last week: What can we do to help protect the Christians in Iraq as requested by Ken Joseph whom we saw in Baghdad? JoDee Winterhof raised questions about how the PRTs and the language DOD uses about them are problematic for NGOs like care. Pls ask one of Holbrooke\'s people if they ever talked to Wolfgang Danspeckgruber at Princeton about building a railroad in Aghanistan. Also Dr. Arthur Keys at International Relief + Development wanted to talk w someone from Holbrooke\'s team about development in Af. I asked the Spec IG for Af Recon, Arnold Fields, to alert us to problems as soon as they can. I\'m not sure how to formalize this or even if it\'s appropriate. Let\'s discuss. What are the \"Iran Watchers\"?'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Iraq',24,1,'3581 - C05766293.txt','Proposed Final Retreat AgendaAttachments: 2009-09-28 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft - Revised2.docx Attached and below is the proposed final Retreat Agenda. The chief challenge I see is in having each bureau give 3 minutes on their top 3 priorities. I think it is worthwhile from the standpoint that this is the first time all will be together with the chance to see/meet and hear from everyone, but it will take time to hear from everyone. I\'ve broken it up into 2 sections of an hour each. Without these sections, the Retreat would breathe ? with them it\'s tight though I have left padding in each section. I also am holding a place for up front for Susan Rice to present if she comes ? she has not rsvped. Please see below and attached and advise if there are other suggested changes. Bill Burns cannot attend the retreat and currently will give his update on Iran to Jim we also will have Jim address Iraq in his overview too. Cdm Leadership Learning Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: 8:30am: 8:35am: Continental Breakfast Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o Priorities o Our Accomplishments To Date 8:50am The Next 6 Months ? On the Horizon (including Iraq/Iran) [Jim Steinberg] [10 min] ? The 2011 Budget Challenge [Jack Lew] [10 min] ? QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Dev [10 min]','Proposed Final Retreat AgendaAttachments: 2009-09-28 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft - Revised2.docx Attached and below is the proposed final Retreat Agenda. The chief challenge I see is in having each bureau give 3 minutes on their top 3 priorities. I think it is worthwhile from the standpoint that this is the first time all will be together with the chance to see/meet and hear from everyone, but it will take time to hear from everyone. I\'ve broken it up into 2 sections of an hour each. Without these sections, the Retreat would breathe ? with them it\'s tight though I have left padding in each section. I also am holding a place for up front for Susan Rice to present if she comes ? she has not rsvped. Please see below and attached and advise if there are other suggested changes. Bill Burns cannot attend the retreat and currently will give his update on Iran to Jim; we also will have Jim address Iraq in his overview too. Cdm Leadership Learning Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: 8:30am: 8:35am: Continental Breakfast Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o Priorities o Our Accomplishments To Date 8:50am The Next 6 Months ? On the Horizon (including Iraq/Iran) [Jim Steinberg] [10 min] ? The 2011 Budget Challenge [Jack Lew] [10 min] ? QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Dev [10 min]'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Iraq',24,1,'3729 - C05766632.txt','Iraq TimingI had a message from Jim Jeffrey asking about timing for Iraq. I saw that as a good sign. I told him that I assumed it was post-election/summer, but that I would check. Please advise if that is not accurate. Nancy Nancy J. Powell Director General of the Foreign Service. and Director of Human Resources Room 6218 202-647-9898','Iraq TimingI had a message from Jim Jeffrey asking about timing for Iraq. I saw that as a good sign. I told him that I assumed it was post-election/summer, but that I would check. Please advise if that is not accurate. Nancy Nancy J. Powell Director General of the Foreign Service. and Director of Human Resources Room 6218 202-647-9898'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Iraqi_Kurdistan',2,1,'2514 - C05763921.txt','Questionso Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this time.] Q: Under the previous Administration organizatioris receiving HIV\\AIDs funds from the U.S. Government were required to have a policy explicitly opposing prostitution and sex trafficking. Is that going to continue to be the policy of this Administration? A: This matter has been the subject of litigation - outside groups have sued both USAID and the HHS over the policy - and we recently notified the Court that we needed additional time to review the policy. That review is underway no final decisions have been made. On 7/25/09 8:46 PM, Evergreen <Hdr22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Is the 50k figure State and AID? > Kurdistan election results? > Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during > WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we > deport them after war ended? > Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? > What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid?','Questionso Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this time.] Q: Under the previous Administration organizatioris receiving HIV\\AIDs funds from the U.S. Government were required to have a policy explicitly opposing prostitution and sex trafficking. Is that going to continue to be the policy of this Administration? A: This matter has been the subject of litigation - outside groups have sued both USAID and the HHS over the policy - and we recently notified the Court that we needed additional time to review the policy. That review is underway; no final decisions have been made. On 7/25/09 8:46 PM, \"Evergreen\" <Hdr22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Is the 50k figure State and AID? > Kurdistan election results? > Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during > WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we > deport them after war ended? > Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? > What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Iraqi_Kurdistan',2,1,'2522 - C05763940.txt','QuestionsGreat job this morning. Glad it went well. Hope you get a few hours off this afternoon -- though I assume that with the China prep not likely. On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 8:46 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Is the 50k figure State and AID? Kurdistan election results? Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we deport them after war ended? Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it?','QuestionsGreat job this morning. Glad it went well. Hope you get a few hours off this afternoon -- though I assume that with the China prep not likely. On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 8:46 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Is the 50k figure State and AID? Kurdistan election results? Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we deport them after war ended? Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Iraqi_Police',1,1,'3014 - C05764876.txt','Truck bombs kill 16 people in Iraq (AP)BAGHDAD (AP) At least 16 people have been killed as two truck bombs struck separate communities north of Iraq\'s capital. One bombing killed at least a dozen people in a primarily Sunni village north of Baghdad. Officials say police opened fire in an attempt to stop the truck, forcing it to change direction and slam into a concrete barrier near a market. The blast damaged the police station and a number of nearby homes and shops. The attack comes three days after Iraqi police defused a car bomb in the same area, and the police chief says it may be retaliation. The second attack occurred near Mosul, where a parked truck bomb exploded and killed at least four people. 318','Truck bombs kill 16 people in Iraq (AP)BAGHDAD (AP) At least 16 people have been killed as two truck bombs struck separate communities north of Iraq\'s capital. One bombing killed at least a dozen people in a primarily Sunni village north of Baghdad. Officials say police opened fire in an attempt to stop the truck, forcing it to change direction and slam into a concrete barrier near a market. The blast damaged the police station and a number of nearby homes and shops. The attack comes three days after Iraqi police defused a car bomb in the same area, and the police chief says it may be retaliation. The second attack occurred near Mosul, where a parked truck bomb exploded and killed at least four people. 318'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Iraq_Resolution',1,1,'2570 - C05764052.txt','Good news FOE passesHuma, Joe, Jake, On Friday morning the UN HRC adopted the Freedom of Expression resolution by consensus. The U.S.-Egyptian joint resolution is another step on the long road to bridging divides at the HRC. It is an example of U.S. diplomacy, working with others in a multilaterral setting following the Cairo speech and reinforces the Administration\'s decision to join the HRC. Esther','Good news FOE passesHuma, Joe, Jake, On Friday morning the UN HRC adopted the Freedom of Expression resolution by consensus. The U.S.-Egyptian joint resolution is another step on the long road to bridging divides at the HRC. It is an example of U.S. diplomacy, working with others in a multilaterral setting following the Cairo speech and reinforces the Administration\'s decision to join the HRC. Esther'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Iraq_War',15,1,'1092 - C05760340.txt','LiebermanHe wants to come see me w McCain, Graham and Collins about Afstan. Pls put on list to discuss. Joe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.','LiebermanHe wants to come see me w McCain, Graham and Collins about Afstan. Pls put on list to discuss. Joe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Iraq_War',15,1,'1552 - C05761355.txt','Any news?K - nothing to report except on cos retreat - interesting cony, discussion of reform agenda which I want to download to jack, polling and appearance by bho. Think I want to have messina come over to give ypu polling pres on what connects bho to people and his success and why they care about certain things. I\'m getting ready to leave Iraq but will be available later tonight if you want to talk. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Any news?K - nothing to report except on cos retreat - interesting cony, discussion of reform agenda which I want to download to jack, polling and appearance by bho. Think I want to have messina come over to give ypu polling pres on what connects bho to people and his success and why they care about certain things. I\'m getting ready to leave Iraq but will be available later tonight if you want to talk. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Iraq_War',15,1,'1699 - C05761691.txt','Dyncorps Post Story -- Second Shoe To Drop FINAL version - Note to Lew - DyncorpAttachments: Dyncorps Sec Note.doc Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx FYI Folks, You may recall an April 17 Post story on problems with Dyncorps in Afghanistan which focused on a suspected drug overdose death, breakdown in internal controls within the company, and actions the USG and the firm were taking. The other issue that surfaced at the time was a colossal error in judgment by one of the contractors\' employees in hiring an adolescent boy dancer for some sort of event that, at least to most folks, looked very inappropriate. The Post is now looking at the dancing boy, which was not included in the April 17, article, and we expect will soon publish a story on it. The Post inquiry at this point focuses only on confirming whether or not there\'s an OIG investigation. We are, of course, referring the Post to the OIG on such a question. However, the premise for the question raises the issue again in some eye-popping rhetoric which could feature in the follow-up story, so I wanted to make sure everyone had a heads-up. We have already relieved the folks involved with both incidents and I am meeting with the firm\'s CEO today to hear his report on his trip to Afghanistan and Iraq to address these, as well as other, issues on which we have demanded corrective actions. I\'m attaching the original note to Deputy Secretary Lew at the time of the original inquiry which lays out both issues, a copy of the memo the INL section at Embassy Kabul provided to Post Management on the most recent Post inquiry, as well as the Post inquiry itself for context. David. Incoming from Post: According to my reporting, the week of April 13th, the DynCorp regional commander from Konduz, Flint Chambers, allowed his men to hire a 15-year-old boy dancer to do tribal dances at a DynCorp party on the training site. Some 15 or so DynCorp employees in attendance pulled out a single chair and had the boy do mock lap dances. This was captured on video. The video shows DynCorp employees putting dollar bills in the boy\'s waistband, just as they would a stripper\'s garter. The revelry lasted about 45 minutes. 74 Dyncorps Sec Note.doc>> Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx>> 25','Dyncorps Post Story -- Second Shoe To Drop FINAL version - Note to Lew - DyncorpAttachments: Dyncorps Sec Note.doc; Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx FYI Folks, You may recall an April 17 Post story on problems with Dyncorps in Afghanistan which focused on a suspected drug overdose death, breakdown in internal controls within the company, and actions the USG and the firm were taking. The other issue that surfaced at the time was a colossal error in judgment by one of the contractors\' employees in hiring an adolescent boy dancer for some sort of event that, at least to most folks, looked very inappropriate. The Post is now looking at the dancing boy, which was not included in the April 17, article, and we expect will soon publish a story on it. The Post inquiry at this point focuses only on confirming whether or not there\'s an OIG investigation. We are, of course, referring the Post to the OIG on such a question. However, the premise for the question raises the issue again in some eye-popping rhetoric which could feature in the follow-up story, so I wanted to make sure everyone had a heads-up. We have already relieved the folks involved with both incidents and I am meeting with the firm\'s CEO today to hear his report on his trip to Afghanistan and Iraq to address these, as well as other, issues on which we have demanded corrective actions. I\'m attaching the original note to Deputy Secretary Lew at the time of the original inquiry which lays out both issues, a copy of the memo the INL section at Embassy Kabul provided to Post Management on the most recent Post inquiry, as well as the Post inquiry itself for context. David. Incoming from Post: \"According to my reporting, the week of April 13th, the DynCorp regional commander from Konduz, Flint Chambers, allowed his men to hire a 15-year-old boy dancer to do tribal dances at a DynCorp party on the training site. Some 15 or so DynCorp employees in attendance pulled out a single chair and had the boy do mock lap dances. This was captured on video. The video shows DynCorp employees putting dollar bills in the boy\'s waistband, just as they would a stripper\'s garter. The revelry lasted about 45 minutes. 74 Dyncorps Sec Note.doc>> Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx>> 25'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Iraq_War',15,1,'1726 - C05761775.txt','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding] they just don\'t want to support it on this bill, Pelosi said Thursday, So we have to do that with all Democratic votes. She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a national security initiative because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists, she said. It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate. House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days, said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. \"I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding]; they just don\'t want to support it on this bill,\" Pelosi said Thursday, \"So we have to do that with all Democratic votes.\" She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a \"national security initiative\" because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. \"I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists,\" she said. \"It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate.\" House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. \"We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days,\" said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Iraq_War',15,1,'1758 - C05761833.txt','Mary Beth Sheridan and WPFyi I talked with Mary Beth Sheridan. This is actually a pretty good story. The thrust of the piece is that there is a great deal of concern about growing Iranian influence in Latin America ? talk of investments, projects and so forth ? but so far very little has actually appeared. In other words, the Iranians are talking a good game but not delivering. It is within this context that Mary Beth picked up on the comment by the Secretary of this large embassy in Manangua that It turns out is not under construction, at least not yet. On the record, I said that the Secretary picked this up from one of her counterparts from the region during a bilateral. If it turns out that is not happening, that\'s good news. The Iranians see themselves as the big winners in the second Gulf War. They are trying to extend their influence, particularly in their own region, but elsewhere where they see possible openings. But while they are trying to buy friends and influence people around the world, the results are clearly mixed. The story will probably run Sunday. Pi 35','Mary Beth Sheridan and WPFyi I talked with Mary Beth Sheridan. This is actually a pretty good story. The thrust of the piece is that there is a great deal of concern about growing Iranian influence in Latin America ? talk of investments, projects and so forth ? but so far very little has actually appeared. In other words, the Iranians are talking a good game but not delivering. It is within this context that Mary Beth picked up on the comment by the Secretary of this large embassy in Manangua that It turns out is not under construction, at least not yet. On the record, I said that the Secretary picked this up from one of her counterparts from the region during a bilateral. If it turns out that is not happening, that\'s good news. The Iranians see themselves as the big winners in the second Gulf War. They are trying to extend their influence, particularly in their own region, but elsewhere where they see possible openings. But while they are trying to buy friends and influence people around the world, the results are clearly mixed. The story will probably run Sunday. Pi 35'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Iraq_War',15,1,'1971 - C05762562.txt','fyi, gibbs excerpt from 6/30Read traffic all the way down Thanks. Adding Cheryl. S will be doing regular SVICs with Hill and she\'ll be back in Iraq before long. Importance: High As I told Jake and PJ, I was bit surprised that CNN (Charley Keyes) asked me at the podium if the Dept. was concerned that the VP was seeming to be on the ascendent in foreign policy. I talked to him off the record, and he admitted that he gets a steady drumbeat of requests from producers to find out if Hillary is holding her own in the intragency battles, and particularly if there\'s infighting between her and White House. He said what specifically prompted his q at the briefing on whether the VP was beginning to usurp S\'s role in foreign policy was Gibb\'s announcement Tuesday that the VP was taking lead in Iraq policy (below). I emphasized to him that the Sec is very engaged and involved in Iraq policy, noting she was on a conference call today with Chris Hill. Think much of this is the perennial Washington story of who\'s up and who\'s down, but it still bears careful watch. Ian Importance: High QUESTION: And yesterday, you said that you\'d try to get back to us on vice president\'s role in Iraq policy. GIBBS: Sure. QUESTION: Can you fill us in on that? president to oversee the -- the policy and in working with General 25','fyi, gibbs excerpt from 6/30Read traffic all the way down Thanks. Adding Cheryl. S will be doing regular SVICs with Hill and she\'ll be back in Iraq before long. Importance: High As I told Jake and PJ, I was bit surprised that CNN (Charley Keyes) asked me at the podium if the Dept. was concerned that the VP was seeming to be on the ascendent in foreign policy. I talked to him off the record, and he admitted that he gets a \"steady drumbeat\" of requests from producers to find out \"if Hillary is holding her own\" in the intragency battles, and particularly if there\'s infighting between her and White House. He said what specifically prompted his q at the briefing on whether the VP was beginning to usurp S\'s role in foreign policy was Gibb\'s announcement Tuesday that the VP was taking lead in Iraq policy (below). I emphasized to him that the Sec is very engaged and involved in Iraq policy, noting she was on a conference call today with Chris Hill. Think much of this is the perennial Washington story of who\'s up and who\'s down, but it still bears careful watch. Ian Importance: High QUESTION: And yesterday, you said that you\'d try to get back to us on vice president\'s role in Iraq policy. GIBBS: Sure. QUESTION: Can you fill us in on that? president to oversee the -- the policy and in working with General 25'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Iraq_War',15,1,'2019 - C05762642.txt','BBC: Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay IraqisFyi B6 Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay Iraqis Investigating reports of the murder and torture of gay men in Iraq, Ashley Byrne found that some gays found Saddam Hussein\'s dictatorship preferable to the threat of violence they face today. Some readers will find parts of his report disturbing. There has been so much news of death and destruction from Iraq that the position of sexual minorities is rarely touched on in the mainstream media. But stories of torture and murder of gay Iraqis, particularly men, have been emerging in the gay press for several years. Investigating these stories for a BBC Radio 5 Live documentary, Gay Life After Saddam, I\'ve heard a range of views about the deteriorating conditions for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people. Some say the violence has intensified in the past few months. Others say killings run into the hundreds and have been going on since 2003. What is clear, and confirmed by separate evidence from various human rights groups, is that some gay men have been subjected to appalling violent abuse. One young Iraqi, Amil (not his real name) recalled the death of a friend: They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb, it was awful. Another man (who wished to remain anonymous) revealed to Scott Long from the New York-based Human Rights Watch, how his partner was kidnapped and killed. It was late one night when four armed men came to take my boyfriend from his parents\' house. L  They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb Amil, a gay Iraqi They were masked and dressed in black. We found his body the next day dumped in the garbage, his throat cut out, his genitals cut off. 82','BBC: Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay IraqisFyi B6 Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay Iraqis Investigating reports of the murder and torture of gay men in Iraq, Ashley Byrne found that some gays found Saddam Hussein\'s dictatorship preferable to the threat of violence they face today. Some readers will find parts of his report disturbing. There has been so much news of death and destruction from Iraq that the position of sexual minorities is rarely touched on in the mainstream media. But stories of torture and murder of gay Iraqis, particularly men, have been emerging in the gay press for several years. Investigating these stories for a BBC Radio 5 Live documentary, Gay Life After Saddam, I\'ve heard a range of views about the deteriorating conditions for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people. Some say the violence has intensified in the past few months. Others say killings run into the hundreds and have been going on since 2003. What is clear, and confirmed by separate evidence from various human rights groups, is that some gay men have been subjected to appalling violent abuse. One young Iraqi, Amil (not his real name) recalled the death of a friend: \"They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb, it was awful.\" Another man (who wished to remain anonymous) revealed to Scott Long from the New York-based Human Rights Watch, how his partner was kidnapped and killed. \"It was late one night when four armed men came to take my boyfriend from his parents\' house. L \" They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb\" Amil, a gay Iraqi \"They were masked and dressed in black. \"We found his body the next day dumped in the garbage, his throat cut out, his genitals cut off.\" 82'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Iraq_War',15,1,'2132 - C05762804.txt','(SBU) Failed IED near Amb. Hill convoy in TallilFyi Ambassador Hill\'s Chief of Staff Chris Klein reports at 1715 Iraq time (1015 EDT), a failed IED exploded 50 meters in front of Amb. Hill\'s convoy in Tallil. No reported injuries. Amb. Hill was en route to a meeting with provincial council chairs in Dhiciar Province at the time. Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 1LO','(SBU) Failed IED near Amb. Hill convoy in TallilFyi Ambassador Hill\'s Chief of Staff Chris Klein reports at 1715 Iraq time (1015 EDT), a failed IED exploded 50 meters in front of Amb. Hill\'s convoy in Tallil. No reported injuries. Amb. Hill was en route to a meeting with provincial council chairs in Dhiciar Province at the time. Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 1LO'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Iraq_War',15,1,'2488 - C05763834.txt','Zebari call sheetI can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. MI want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. al I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. DI This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. 1:11 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may have lost a number of staff members. At this point, we do not know if other senior-ranking MFA officials were killed or wounded in the attack.','Zebari call sheetI can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. MI want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. al I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. DI This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. 1:11 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may have lost a number of staff members. At this point, we do not know if other senior-ranking MFA officials were killed or wounded in the attack.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Iraq_War',15,1,'2771 - C05764451.txt','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillCheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September ?to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. Here are some points to consider for such a possible call: ? Timely enactment of the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops appropriation is critical to national security. ? Operating under a Continuing Resolution for any extended period of time will negatively impact both State operations and foreign assistance programs. ? For example, the funds available to support State operations in Iraq are estimated to last only through the first quarter of FY 2010. In addition our urgent hiring plans will be stifled, pay equity authorities will lapse, and we will be without the necessary resources to implement our agenda on food security, climate change, and global health. ? I urge you to take up the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops bill as early as possible in September. Background A','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillCheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September ?to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. Here are some points to consider for such a possible call: ? Timely enactment of the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops appropriation is critical to national security. ? Operating under a Continuing Resolution for any extended period of time will negatively impact both State operations and foreign assistance programs. ? For example, the funds available to support State operations in Iraq are estimated to last only through the first quarter of FY 2010. In addition our urgent hiring plans will be stifled, pay equity authorities will lapse, and we will be without the necessary resources to implement our agenda on food security, climate change, and global health. ? I urge you to take up the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops bill as early as possible in September. Background A'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Iraq_War',15,1,'2849 - C05764570.txt','LiebermanWill do. Mccain also called wjc office today asking to come to cgi. He wants to come see me w McCain, Graham and Collins about Af\'stan. Pls put on list to discuss. Joe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.','LiebermanWill do. Mccain also called wjc office today asking to come to cgi. He wants to come see me w McCain, Graham and Collins about Af\'stan. Pls put on list to discuss. Joe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Iraq_War',15,1,'3304 - C05765813.txt','Mini Schedule 9/11/098:00 am BREAKFAST w/SENATORS MCCAIN, LIEBERMAN AND COLLINS 9:00 am James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 9:00 am DROP-BY MEETING w/SE MITCHELL 9:15 am S Conference Room 9:30 am MEETING w/LT. GENERAL PAUL SELVA (JCS) 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:55 am MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR TERRENCE LEE BARNICH, 10:30 am George C. Marshall Auditorium 10:50 am BRIEFING w/CHRISTOPHER HILL U.S. AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ 11:50 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 11:50 am DROP-BY w/CAMBODIAN PARLIMENTARIAN MU SOCHUA 11:55 am Secretary\'s Office *Official photo. 11:55 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:00 pm ARRIVE White House 12:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE MEETING w/RAHM EMMANUEL 12:45 pm COS Office, West Wing 1:00 pm SUNDAY MEETING PREP 2:45 pm White House Situation Room 2:50 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 2:55 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:00 pm WOMEN\'S FUND MEETING 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:40 pm DEPART State Department *En route Andrews AFB 4:05 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 4:15 pm DEPART Andrews AFB via Air Force Aircraft Tail ilTbd *En route New York, NY 5:05 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 5:10 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport *En route Beacon Theater 5:55 pm ARRIVE Beacon Theater 6:00 pm KEYNOTE REMARKS AT THE SEPTEMBER 116 NATIONAL 6:45 pm DAY OF SERVICE COMMEMORATION Beacon Theater 6:50 pm DEPART Beacon Theater *En route Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:10 pm ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:15 pm THE ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE\'S FOUR FREEDOMS AWARD 9:00 pm CEREMONY AND GALA DINNER Grand Ballroom, Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:05 pm DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 9/11/098:00 am BREAKFAST w/SENATORS MCCAIN, LIEBERMAN AND COLLINS 9:00 am James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 9:00 am DROP-BY MEETING w/SE MITCHELL 9:15 am S Conference Room 9:30 am MEETING w/LT. GENERAL PAUL SELVA (JCS) 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:55 am MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR TERRENCE LEE BARNICH, 10:30 am George C. Marshall Auditorium 10:50 am BRIEFING w/CHRISTOPHER HILL U.S. AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ 11:50 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 11:50 am DROP-BY w/CAMBODIAN PARLIMENTARIAN MU SOCHUA 11:55 am Secretary\'s Office *Official photo. 11:55 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:00 pm ARRIVE White House 12:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE MEETING w/RAHM EMMANUEL 12:45 pm COS Office, West Wing 1:00 pm SUNDAY MEETING PREP 2:45 pm White House Situation Room 2:50 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 2:55 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:00 pm WOMEN\'S FUND MEETING 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:40 pm DEPART State Department *En route Andrews AFB 4:05 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 4:15 pm DEPART Andrews AFB via Air Force Aircraft Tail ilTbd *En route New York, NY 5:05 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 5:10 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport *En route Beacon Theater 5:55 pm ARRIVE Beacon Theater 6:00 pm KEYNOTE REMARKS AT THE SEPTEMBER 116 NATIONAL 6:45 pm DAY OF SERVICE COMMEMORATION Beacon Theater 6:50 pm DEPART Beacon Theater *En route Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:10 pm ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:15 pm THE ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE\'S FOUR FREEDOMS AWARD 9:00 pm CEREMONY AND GALA DINNER Grand Ballroom, Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:05 pm DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route Private Residence ###'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Iraq_War',15,1,'3600 - C05766331.txt','Sen. LevinWill do. Pis find out whether he supported the surge in Iraq and get a copy of his recent speech about troops to Af for me. Thx.','Sen. LevinWill do. Pis find out whether he supported the surge in Iraq and get a copy of his recent speech about troops to Af for me. Thx.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Iraq_War',15,1,'3604 - C05766340.txt','Sen. LevinPls find out whether he supported the surge in Iraq and get a copy of his recent speech about troops to Af for me. Thx.','Sen. LevinPls find out whether he supported the surge in Iraq and get a copy of his recent speech about troops to Af for me. Thx.'),(5.115995809750082,5.115995809750082,2500,'Iraq_War',15,1,'3614 - C05766357.txt','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a declaration of war by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was a bit strong. Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a clear mark of hostility. Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place, Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a \"declaration of war\" by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was \"a bit strong\". Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a \"clear mark of hostility\". \"Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place,\" Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Ireland',6,1,'1126 - C05760378.txt','Kelly, Declan Kelly, DecIanHe\'s thrilled. Wants to know when it\'s actually out but will keep it close hold until then. I want to send him to both Ireland and the North as soon as possible. I can have it announced here on Monday - can\'t today Can you get announce ready so as soon as I reach him, you can get it out? Yes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl Full security clearance has been granted Heather et al notified Regards pat','Kelly, Declan Kelly, DecIanHe\'s thrilled. Wants to know when it\'s actually out but will keep it close hold until then. I want to send him to both Ireland and the North as soon as possible. I can have it announced here on Monday - can\'t today Can you get announce ready so as soon as I reach him, you can get it out? Yes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl Full security clearance has been granted Heather et al notified Regards pat'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Ireland',6,1,'1605 - C05761445.txt','from rome... SidHillary: I\'m on train until 1 pm (six hours ahead), my cell works anywhere . Sid Can you talk? What # should I call? Hillary: In Rome, on way to Florence to NYU Center on Law and Security Conference. Here\'s the point: While here, I had dinner tonight with Shaun Woodward (meeting with Pope on N. Ireland). He told me he\'s meeting with Jim Steinberg on Friday. He told me things you would in my judgment want and need to hear because they will likely involve your personal role. I think you should step in and ask him to tell you directly. I also should relate to you when I return information about Brown government re foreign ministry: Meetings here with former PM Amato, former amb. Saleo, key journalists for Correire, Repubblica, Europa, RAI, etc, new re Berlusconi, as usual the real story is not what\'s public. Sid','from rome... SidHillary: I\'m on train until 1 pm (six hours ahead), my cell works anywhere . Sid Can you talk? What # should I call? Hillary: In Rome, on way to Florence to NYU Center on Law and Security Conference. Here\'s the point: While here, I had dinner tonight with Shaun Woodward (meeting with Pope on N. Ireland). He told me he\'s meeting with Jim Steinberg on Friday. He told me things you would in my judgment want and need to hear because they will likely involve your personal role. I think you should step in and ask him to tell you directly. I also should relate to you when I return information about Brown government re foreign ministry: Meetings here with former PM Amato, former amb. Saleo, key journalists for Correire, Repubblica, Europa, RAI, etc, new re Berlusconi, as usual the real story is not what\'s public. Sid'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Ireland',6,1,'2335 - C05763179.txt','Mini Schedule 7/15/098:05 am ARRIVE State Department 8:05 am BREAKFAST w/CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS MEMBERS 9:15 am Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/ SECRETARY GATES AND GENERAL JONES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 12:15 pm White House Situation Room 12:30 pm DEPART White House *En route Council on Foreign Relations 12:35 pm ARRIVE Council on Foreign Relations 12:40 pm SPEECH TO THE COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS 2:00 pm Council on Foreign Relations 2:05 pm DEPART Council on Foreign Relations *En route State Department 2:15 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:45 pm MEETING w/BERTIE AHERN, BOARD MEMBER, CO-OPERATION 3:15 pm IRELAND AND FORMER PRIME MINISTER OF IRELAND 214','Mini Schedule 7/15/098:05 am ARRIVE State Department 8:05 am BREAKFAST w/CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS MEMBERS 9:15 am Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/ SECRETARY GATES AND GENERAL JONES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 12:15 pm White House Situation Room 12:30 pm DEPART White House *En route Council on Foreign Relations 12:35 pm ARRIVE Council on Foreign Relations 12:40 pm SPEECH TO THE COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS 2:00 pm Council on Foreign Relations 2:05 pm DEPART Council on Foreign Relations *En route State Department 2:15 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:45 pm MEETING w/BERTIE AHERN, BOARD MEMBER, CO-OPERATION 3:15 pm IRELAND AND FORMER PRIME MINISTER OF IRELAND 214'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Ireland',6,1,'2392 - C05763476.txt','Out of Office AutoReply: MEMO: N. Ireland/CGI/Pres.Clinton/I am out of the country until August 14. I will have intermittent access to email until that time. If you need immediate assistance, please call Joanne laszczych at 202-647-5548. If you need me urgently, I can be reached through State Department Ops. Otherwise, I will respond when I have access to email. Thank you. cdm','Out of Office AutoReply: MEMO: N. Ireland/CGI/Pres.Clinton/I am out of the country until August 14. I will have intermittent access to email until that time. If you need immediate assistance, please call Joanne laszczych at 202-647-5548. If you need me urgently, I can be reached through State Department Ops. Otherwise, I will respond when I have access to email. Thank you. cdm'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Ireland',6,1,'2575 - C05764058.txt','joyce mccartan teapotYou ought to bring it to your speech in N Ireland','joyce mccartan teapotYou ought to bring it to your speech in N Ireland'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Ireland',6,1,'2965 - C05764784.txt','Kelly, DeclanAre you free now? What number? He\'s thrilled. Wants to know when it\'s actually out but will keep it close hold until then. I want to send him to both Ireland and the North as soon as possible. I can have it announced here on Monday - can\'t today Can you get announce ready so as soon as I reach him, you can get it out? Yes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl Heather et al notified Regards pat 292','Kelly, DeclanAre you free now? What number? He\'s thrilled. Wants to know when it\'s actually out but will keep it close hold until then. I want to send him to both Ireland and the North as soon as possible. I can have it announced here on Monday - can\'t today Can you get announce ready so as soon as I reach him, you can get it out? Yes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl Heather et al notified Regards pat 292'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Irina_Bokova',2,1,'2890 - C05764648.txt','(AP) Ferrero-Waldner abandons race for UNESCO top jobPARIS (AP) EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner is withdrawing her candidacy for the top job at the United Nations agency for culture and education. Paris-based UNESCO is choosing a new director in voting that began Thursday and continues Monday. Austrian Ferrero-Waldner was considered a strong candidate. The front-runner is Egyptian Farouk Hosni, opposed by Jewish activists. He threatened last year to burn Israeli books, but later apologized. The Austrian Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that Ferrero-Waldner was withdrawing for the greater good of the organization and European unity, and urged respect for UNESCO\'s ideals. Other candidates are former Bulgarian foreign minister Irina Bokova and Ecuadorean diplomat Ivonne Baki.','(AP) Ferrero-Waldner abandons race for UNESCO top jobPARIS (AP) EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner is withdrawing her candidacy for the top job at the United Nations agency for culture and education. Paris-based UNESCO is choosing a new director in voting that began Thursday and continues Monday. Austrian Ferrero-Waldner was considered a strong candidate. The front-runner is Egyptian Farouk Hosni, opposed by Jewish activists. He threatened last year to burn Israeli books, but later apologized. The Austrian Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that Ferrero-Waldner was withdrawing \"for the greater good of the organization and European unity,\" and urged respect for UNESCO\'s ideals. Other candidates are former Bulgarian foreign minister Irina Bokova and Ecuadorean diplomat Ivonne Baki.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Irina_Bokova',2,1,'2958 - C05764770.txt','(AP) Bulgarian diplomat wins UNESCO racePARIS (AP) UNESCO says a career diplomat from Bulgaria has defeated a controversial Egyptian candidate to head the United Nations agency for culture and education. The chairman of UNESCO\'s executive board says Bulgaria\'s ambassador to France, Irina Bokova, has beaten longtime Egyptian Culture Minister Farouk Hosny in secret balloting. UNESCO\'s press office says Bokova won 31 to 27 Tuesday in a suspenseful fifth round. The Egyptian was long considered a favorite, despite his threat last year to burn Israeli books, and Egypt\'s contentious record of cultural censorship under his watch. Hosny apologized for the book-burning comment, but many Jewish activists said he was unfit to be the U.N.\'s guardian of culture.','(AP) Bulgarian diplomat wins UNESCO racePARIS (AP) UNESCO says a career diplomat from Bulgaria has defeated a controversial Egyptian candidate to head the United Nations agency for culture and education. The chairman of UNESCO\'s executive board says Bulgaria\'s ambassador to France, Irina Bokova, has beaten longtime Egyptian Culture Minister Farouk Hosny in secret balloting. UNESCO\'s press office says Bokova won 31 to 27 Tuesday in a suspenseful fifth round. The Egyptian was long considered a favorite, despite his threat last year to burn Israeli books, and Egypt\'s contentious record of cultural censorship under his watch. Hosny apologized for the book-burning comment, but many Jewish activists said he was unfit to be the U.N.\'s guardian of culture.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Irish_Americans',1,1,'2970 - C05764795.txt','also...I think your speech in N.I. is among your best as SecState and an effort should be made to publish the heart of it in the International Herald Tribune, Irish papers and a British paper (perhaps the Guardian). I am doubtful a US paper would publish a long excerpt pared to a long -op-ed but identified as an excerpt of your speech, but one that might is the Boston Globe. Sid','also...I think your speech in N.I. is among your best as SecState and an effort should be made to publish the heart of it in the International Herald Tribune, Irish papers and a British paper (perhaps the Guardian). I am doubtful a US paper would publish a long excerpt pared to a long -op-ed but identified as an excerpt of your speech, but one that might is the Boston Globe. Sid'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Irish_language',2,1,'3715 - C05766606.txt','NIHere\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.','NIHere\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Irish_language',2,1,'3721 - C05766619.txt','NIIt\'s 745 pm -- they\'re still talking. British think it\'s reasonably positive. Welcome news. Pis keep me updated w what you hear. Thx. Here\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.','NIIt\'s 745 pm -- they\'re still talking. British think it\'s reasonably positive. Welcome news. Pis keep me updated w what you hear. Thx. Here\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Irish_National_Liberation_Army',1,2,'2956 - C05764764.txt','(Reuters) INLA militants to end violence, Irish foreign minister saysDUBLIN, Oct 11 (Reuters) - The Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) is about to announce the end of its violent campaign against British control of Northern Ireland, Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin said on Sunday. That\'s a welcome development, Martin told journalists ahead of his talks with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Asked whether he wanted the INLA to decommission its weapons, Martin said: Absolutely. My understanding is that would be part of the statement emanating from the INLA that they are ceasing all violent activity. Doug O\'Neill Watch Officer Operations. Center Department of State (202) 647-1512','(Reuters) INLA militants to end violence, Irish foreign minister saysDUBLIN, Oct 11 (Reuters) - The Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) is about to announce the end of its violent campaign against British control of Northern Ireland, Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin said on Sunday. \"That\'s a welcome development,\" Martin told journalists ahead of his talks with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Asked whether he wanted the INLA to decommission its weapons, Martin said: \"Absolutely. My understanding is that would be part of the statement emanating from the INLA that they are ceasing all violent activity.\" Doug O\'Neill Watch Officer Operations. Center Department of State (202) 647-1512'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Irish_Singles_Chart',1,1,'1012 - C05760221.txt','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiThat\'s very nice--high praise indeed, and in the Cong Record for prosperity! FYI IRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes.','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiThat\'s very nice--high praise indeed, and in the Cong Record for prosperity! FYI IRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ironclad_warship',1,1,'1537 - C05761333.txt','Kabul update 23:00 local /16:30 EDT Kabul update 23:00 local / 16:30 EDTFyi fvi Cheryl, As of this hour of Thursday night there is no deal on an ironclad, substantive, political platform of national solidarity and governance reform, in return for Abdullah\'s gracious concession which would obviate the constitutional and political need for a problematic 2nd round. Karl and I remain in close touch with the candidates as they continue their engagement. But short of a miracle, there will be no such deal at least until Friday evening or Saturday morning, if then. Hence, as we understand the exigencies of our Boss\'s travel sked, it appears to be time to pull the plug: we won\'t be recommending before our Friday evening that she make a stop in Kabul on Saturday. The default remains: no Kabul stop. Nonetheless, Abdullah has now set Saturday as the date for his address to the nation, and Karzai clearly wants both for him to concede, and to attract a visit of the Secretary. The best scenario would have been an announcement in the presence of the Secretary, as a trusted witness to whom the parties would be more or less politically accountable. If we','Kabul update 23:00 local /16:30 EDT Kabul update 23:00 local / 16:30 EDTFyi fvi Cheryl, As of this hour of Thursday night there is no deal on an ironclad, substantive, political platform of national solidarity and governance reform, in return for Abdullah\'s gracious concession which would obviate the constitutional and political need for a problematic 2nd round. Karl and I remain in close touch with the candidates as they continue their engagement. But short of a miracle, there will be no such deal at least until Friday evening or Saturday morning, if then. Hence, as we understand the exigencies of our Boss\'s travel sked, it appears to be time to pull the plug: we won\'t be recommending before our Friday evening that she make a stop in Kabul on Saturday. The default remains: no Kabul stop. Nonetheless, Abdullah has now set Saturday as the date for his address to the nation, and Karzai clearly wants both for him to concede, and to attract a visit of the Secretary. The best scenario would have been an announcement in the presence of the Secretary, as a trusted witness to whom the parties would be more or less politically accountable. If we'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Iron_Curtain',1,1,'1080 - C05760321.txt','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall, he was expected to say that Reagan\'s constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, \"The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall,\" he was expected to say that Reagan\'s \"constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom\" undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Irving_Peress',1,1,'240 - C05739841.txt','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was soft on communism, and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public, they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY; Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was \"soft on communism,\" and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. \"Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public,\" they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Irwin_Redlener',1,1,'2240 - C05762992.txt','Setting a time to speakAren\'t I lucky? Your friend Apparently Ann Veneman won\'t be seeking second term at UNICEF. Is this something that should be considered? Should we run this by Hillary as a possible consideration? Irwin Mills, Cheryl D wrote: >Terrific >From: Irwin Redlener, M.D. >Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 9:34 AM >To: Mills, Cheryl D >Cc: Laszczych, Joanne >Subject: Re: Setting a time to speak >Sounds good. I\'ll call you at 4 next Wednesday. Let me know if you need >additional information. I\'ll be in western MA with lousy cell service >in case you need anything from me in interim, house # there is or answering service will track me down >Have a great Christmas. >Irwin >Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >Sounds good. I\'ll call you at 4 next Wednesday. Let me know if you need >additional information. I\'ll be in western MA with lousy cell service >in case you need anything from me in interim, house # there is or answering service will track me down >Have a great Christmas. >Irwin >Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >Irwin >I wanted to set a time now for us to follow-up on our discussion as >well as the materials you have sent. I am going to be out until next >weds, so wanted to see if you are available for a call next Wednesday >and if so, does 4pm work? >cdm','Setting a time to speakAren\'t I lucky? Your friend Apparently Ann Veneman won\'t be seeking second term at UNICEF. Is this something that should be considered? Should we run this by Hillary as a possible consideration? Irwin Mills, Cheryl D wrote: >Terrific >From: Irwin Redlener, M.D. >Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 9:34 AM >To: Mills, Cheryl D >Cc: Laszczych, Joanne >Subject: Re: Setting a time to speak >Sounds good. I\'ll call you at 4 next Wednesday. Let me know if you need >additional information. I\'ll be in western MA with lousy cell service; >in case you need anything from me in interim, house # there is or answering service will track me down >Have a great Christmas. >Irwin >Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >Sounds good. I\'ll call you at 4 next Wednesday. Let me know if you need >additional information. I\'ll be in western MA with lousy cell service; >in case you need anything from me in interim, house # there is or answering service will track me down >Have a great Christmas. >Irwin >Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >Irwin >I wanted to set a time now for us to follow-up on our discussion as >well as the materials you have sent. I am going to be out until next >weds, so wanted to see if you are available for a call next Wednesday >and if so, does 4pm work? >cdm'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Isabelle_Amyes',1,1,'1032 - C05760247.txt','This amYes, I can do at 10:30. Holbrooke asking to talk to as soon as possible. Also can u do secure mitchell call at 10:30?','This amYes, I can do at 10:30. Holbrooke asking to talk to as soon as possible. Also can u do secure mitchell call at 10:30?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Isfahan',1,1,'3381 - C05765928.txt','HondurasWe\'ll see what comes of this, but... Meanwhile, Amorim was in Esfahan, Iran with Mottaki yesterday. Brazil signals recognition of Honduran election (AP) ?40 minutes ago RIO DE JANEIRO ?A top Brazilian official has signaled that Latin America\'s largest nation may recognize the Honduran candidate who won last weekend\'s post-coup presidential election. Dilma Rousseff is chief of staff for Brazilian President Luiz !neck) Lula da Silva. Rousseff says the Central American country\'s Nov. 29 election should be considered separately from the June 28 coup that ousted ex-President Manuel Zelaya. Previously, the government had said it would not recognize the election unless Zelaya was returned to office and allowed to serve out his term, which ends Jan. 27. Rousseff told Brazilian television late Friday from Germany that the coup is one thing and discussing the election another. She says this new process ? the election ? has to be considered.','HondurasWe\'ll see what comes of this, but... Meanwhile, Amorim was in Esfahan, Iran with Mottaki yesterday. Brazil signals recognition of Honduran election (AP) ?40 minutes ago RIO DE JANEIRO ?A top Brazilian official has signaled that Latin America\'s largest nation may recognize the Honduran candidate who won last weekend\'s post-coup presidential election. Dilma Rousseff is chief of staff for Brazilian President Luiz !neck) Lula da Silva. Rousseff says the Central American country\'s Nov. 29 election should be considered separately from the June 28 coup that ousted ex-President Manuel Zelaya. Previously, the government had said it would not recognize the election unless Zelaya was returned to office and allowed to serve out his term, which ends Jan. 27. Rousseff told Brazilian television late Friday from Germany that the coup \"is one thing\" and \"discussing the election\" another. She says \"this new process\" ? the election ? \"has to be considered.\"'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Islam',1,1,'1923 - C05762461.txt','Best analysis so far of Iranian vote. SidYesterday, June 21, Chatham House in UK published a detailed study of the Iranian vote, concluding from close analysis that the election results were a fraud. This is the most definitive objective analysis so far. Sid http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files/14234_iranelection0609.pdf This paper is published by Chatham House and the Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Preliminary Analysis of the Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election Editor: Professor Ali Ansari, Director, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House author, \'Iran, Islam and Democracy\' Research and Analysis: Daniel Berman and Thomas Rintoul, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews 21 June 2009 Chatham House is independent and owes no allegiance to government or to any political body. It does not hold opinions of its own the views expressed in this text are the responsibility of the authors. This document is issued on the understanding that if any extract is used, the authors and Chatham House should be credited, preferably with the date of the publication. Preliminary Analysis of Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election www.chathamhouse.org.uk 2 Executive Summary Working from the province by province breakdowns of the 2009 and 2005 results, released by the Iranian Ministry of Interior, and from the 2006 census as published by the official Statistical Centre of Iran, the following observations about the official data and the debates surrounding it can be made. ?In two conservative provinces, Mazandaran and Yazd, a turnout of more than 100% was recorded. ?At a provincial level, there is no correlation between the increased turnout and the swing to Ahmadinejad. This challenges the notion that Ahmadinejad\'s victory was due to the massive participation of a previously silent conservative majority. ?In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all former','Best analysis so far of Iranian vote. SidYesterday, June 21, Chatham House in UK published a detailed study of the Iranian vote, concluding from close analysis that the election results were a fraud. This is the most definitive objective analysis so far. Sid http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files/14234_iranelection0609.pdf This paper is published by Chatham House and the Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Preliminary Analysis of the Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election Editor: Professor Ali Ansari, Director, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews; Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House; author, \'Iran, Islam and Democracy\' Research and Analysis: Daniel Berman and Thomas Rintoul, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews 21 June 2009 Chatham House is independent and owes no allegiance to government or to any political body. It does not hold opinions of its own; the views expressed in this text are the responsibility of the authors. This document is issued on the understanding that if any extract is used, the authors and Chatham House should be credited, preferably with the date of the publication. Preliminary Analysis of Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election www.chathamhouse.org.uk 2 Executive Summary Working from the province by province breakdowns of the 2009 and 2005 results, released by the Iranian Ministry of Interior, and from the 2006 census as published by the official Statistical Centre of Iran, the following observations about the official data and the debates surrounding it can be made. ?In two conservative provinces, Mazandaran and Yazd, a turnout of more than 100% was recorded. ?At a provincial level, there is no correlation between the increased turnout and the swing to Ahmadinejad. This challenges the notion that Ahmadinejad\'s victory was due to the massive participation of a previously silent conservative majority. ?In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all former'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Islamabad',5,1,'1515 - C05761298.txt','followup on DanspeckgruberHolbrooke\'s shop reached out to Danspeckgruber and offers the following update: ? Funding for railroads in and out of Afghanistan is on the agenda of next week\'s Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan in Islamabad. We are aiming for the Asia Development Bank to agree to fund feasibility studies for railroad. If ADB agrees, then we will link up Dr Danspeckgruber with the right ADB reps.','followup on DanspeckgruberHolbrooke\'s shop reached out to Danspeckgruber and offers the following update: ? Funding for railroads in and out of Afghanistan is on the agenda of next week\'s Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan in Islamabad. We are aiming for the Asia Development Bank to agree to fund feasibility studies for railroad. If ADB agrees, then we will link up Dr Danspeckgruber with the right ADB reps.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Islamabad',5,1,'1915 - C05762440.txt','New York Times Journalist David Rohde Escapes from Taliban (SBU)(SBU) Embassy Kabul reports Mr. Rohde is at the Toschi Scout Base in North Waziristan, Pakistan. Post adds the Pakistani military will deploy three helicopters to retrieve Mr. Rohde, and his eventual destination will be Dubai via Islamabad. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 23','New York Times Journalist David Rohde Escapes from Taliban (SBU)(SBU) Embassy Kabul reports Mr. Rohde is at the Toschi Scout Base in North Waziristan, Pakistan. Post adds the Pakistani military will deploy three helicopters to retrieve Mr. Rohde, and his eventual destination will be Dubai via Islamabad. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 23'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Islamabad',5,1,'2253 - C05763015.txt','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksB6 ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. Usman Anwar police chief in Sargodha, where the men were arrested this month, said emails had revealed plans for the young men from Virginia to travel to a Pakistani nuclear power plant. We believe that they were supposed to be used inside Pakistan, Anwar told Reuters by telephone. In their last email to the Taliban, we found they mentioned the Chashma Nuclear Plant and that\'s why they were going to Mianwali (district). Best regards,','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksB6 ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. Usman Anwar; police chief in Sargodha, where the men were arrested this month, said emails had revealed plans for the young men from Virginia to travel to a Pakistani nuclear power plant. \"We believe that they were supposed to be used inside Pakistan,\" Anwar told Reuters by telephone. \"In their last email to the Taliban, we found they mentioned the Chashma Nuclear Plant and that\'s why they were going to Mianwali (district).\" Best regards,'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Islamabad',5,1,'2483 - C05763822.txt','At least 13 die in Pakistan bus crashAt least 13 die in Pakistan bus crash ISLAMABAD (AP) Police say a bus has crashed in northwestern Pakistan killing at least 13 people and injuring 35. Police officer Sardar Shah says the driver of the bus lost control Wednesday while driving on a mountain road, and the bus veered into a ditch in the Batagram district of North West Frontier Province. He says three children are among the dead. Shah blamed the accident on the driver\'s speeding as he went into a sharp turn on the road. Such accidents are common in Pakistan, where roads are often poorly maintained and drivers regularly disregard traffic rules. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 rn','At least 13 die in Pakistan bus crashAt least 13 die in Pakistan bus crash ISLAMABAD (AP) Police say a bus has crashed in northwestern Pakistan killing at least 13 people and injuring 35. Police officer Sardar Shah says the driver of the bus lost control Wednesday while driving on a mountain road, and the bus veered into a ditch in the Batagram district of North West Frontier Province. He says three children are among the dead. Shah blamed the accident on the driver\'s speeding as he went into a sharp turn on the road. Such accidents are common in Pakistan, where roads are often poorly maintained and drivers regularly disregard traffic rules. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 rn'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Islamabad',5,1,'2535 - C05763974.txt','(AP) Pakistan PM effectively rules out treason chargesPakistan PM effectively rules out treason charges ISLAMABAD (AP) Pakistan\'s prime minister on Wednesday effectively ruled out bringing treason charges against the country\'s former military ruler, Pervez Musharraf. Pakistan\'s Supreme Court recently ruled that Musharraf\'s imposition of a state of emergency in 2007 was unconstitutional a decision that raised the possibility he could be accused of treason. But Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had said such charges would only be brought against Musharraf if Parliament passed a unanimous resolution requesting them. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday night, Gilani said the opposition parties did not have enough votes to pass the resolution indicating his own party would not vote in favor. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Pakistan PM effectively rules out treason chargesPakistan PM effectively rules out treason charges ISLAMABAD (AP) Pakistan\'s prime minister on Wednesday effectively ruled out bringing treason charges against the country\'s former military ruler, Pervez Musharraf. Pakistan\'s Supreme Court recently ruled that Musharraf\'s imposition of a state of emergency in 2007 was unconstitutional a decision that raised the possibility he could be accused of treason. But Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had said such charges would only be brought against Musharraf if Parliament passed a unanimous resolution requesting them. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday night, Gilani said the opposition parties did not have enough votes to pass the resolution indicating his own party would not vote in favor. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Islamic_democracy',2,1,'1921 - C05762454.txt','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated; I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Islamic_democracy',2,1,'1923 - C05762461.txt','Best analysis so far of Iranian vote. SidYesterday, June 21, Chatham House in UK published a detailed study of the Iranian vote, concluding from close analysis that the election results were a fraud. This is the most definitive objective analysis so far. Sid http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files/14234_iranelection0609.pdf This paper is published by Chatham House and the Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Preliminary Analysis of the Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election Editor: Professor Ali Ansari, Director, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House author, \'Iran, Islam and Democracy\' Research and Analysis: Daniel Berman and Thomas Rintoul, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews 21 June 2009 Chatham House is independent and owes no allegiance to government or to any political body. It does not hold opinions of its own the views expressed in this text are the responsibility of the authors. This document is issued on the understanding that if any extract is used, the authors and Chatham House should be credited, preferably with the date of the publication. Preliminary Analysis of Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election www.chathamhouse.org.uk 2 Executive Summary Working from the province by province breakdowns of the 2009 and 2005 results, released by the Iranian Ministry of Interior, and from the 2006 census as published by the official Statistical Centre of Iran, the following observations about the official data and the debates surrounding it can be made. ?In two conservative provinces, Mazandaran and Yazd, a turnout of more than 100% was recorded. ?At a provincial level, there is no correlation between the increased turnout and the swing to Ahmadinejad. This challenges the notion that Ahmadinejad\'s victory was due to the massive participation of a previously silent conservative majority. ?In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all former','Best analysis so far of Iranian vote. SidYesterday, June 21, Chatham House in UK published a detailed study of the Iranian vote, concluding from close analysis that the election results were a fraud. This is the most definitive objective analysis so far. Sid http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files/14234_iranelection0609.pdf This paper is published by Chatham House and the Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Preliminary Analysis of the Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election Editor: Professor Ali Ansari, Director, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews; Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House; author, \'Iran, Islam and Democracy\' Research and Analysis: Daniel Berman and Thomas Rintoul, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews 21 June 2009 Chatham House is independent and owes no allegiance to government or to any political body. It does not hold opinions of its own; the views expressed in this text are the responsibility of the authors. This document is issued on the understanding that if any extract is used, the authors and Chatham House should be credited, preferably with the date of the publication. Preliminary Analysis of Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election www.chathamhouse.org.uk 2 Executive Summary Working from the province by province breakdowns of the 2009 and 2005 results, released by the Iranian Ministry of Interior, and from the 2006 census as published by the official Statistical Centre of Iran, the following observations about the official data and the debates surrounding it can be made. ?In two conservative provinces, Mazandaran and Yazd, a turnout of more than 100% was recorded. ?At a provincial level, there is no correlation between the increased turnout and the swing to Ahmadinejad. This challenges the notion that Ahmadinejad\'s victory was due to the massive participation of a previously silent conservative majority. ?In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all former'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Islamic_extremism',1,1,'175 - C05739766.txt','LibyaAssociated Press Published September 21, 2012 BENGHAZI, lli3YA ? Hundreds of protesters angry over last week\'s killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya stormed the compound of the Islamic extremist militia suspected in the attack, evicting militiamen and setting fire to their building Friday. In an unprecedented show of public anger at Libya\'s rampant militias, the crowd overwhelmed the compound of the Ansar Al-Sharlah Brigade in the center of the eastern city of Benghazi. Ansar Al-Shariah fighters initially fired in the air to disperse the crowd, but eventually abandoned the site with their weapons and vehicles after it was overrun by waves of protesters shouting No to militias. I don\'t want to see armed men wearing Afghani-style clothes stopping me in the street to give me orders, I only want to see people in uniform, said Omar Mohammed, a university student who took part in the takeover of the site, which protesters said was done in support of the army and police. No deaths were reported in the incident, which came after tens of thousands marched in Benghazi against armed militias. One vehicle was also burned at the compound. For many Libyans, the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi was the last straw in one of the biggest problems Libya has faced since the ouster and death of longtime dictator Moamrnar Qaddafi around a year ago -- the multiple mini-armies that with their arsenals of machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades are stronger than the regular armed forces and police. The militias, a legacy of the rag-tag popular forces that fought Qaddafi\'s regime, tout themselves as protectors of Libya\'s revolution, providing security where police cannot. But many say they act like gangs, detaining and intimidating rivals and carrying out killings. Militias made up of Islamic radicals like Ansar Al-Shariah are notorious for attacks on Muslims who don\'t abide by their hardline ideology. Officials and witnesses say fighters from Ansar Al-Shariati led the attack on the U.S. consulate, which killed Amb. Chris Stevens and three other Americans. After taking over the Ansar compound, protesters then drove to attack the Benghazi headquarters of another Islamist militia, Rafallah Sahati. The militiamen opened fire on the protesters, who were largely unarmed. At least 20 were wounded, and there were unconfirmed witness reports of three protesters killed. Earlier in the day, some 30,000 people filled a broad boulevard as they marched along a lake in central Benghazi on Friday to the gates of the headquarters of Ansar Al-Shariah. No, no, to militias, the crowd chanted, filling a broad boulevard. They carried banners and signs demanding that militias disband and that the government build up police to take their place in keeping security. Benghazi is in a trap, signs read. Where is the army, where is the police?','LibyaAssociated Press Published September 21, 2012 BENGHAZI, lli3YA ? Hundreds of protesters angry over last week\'s killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya stormed the compound of the Islamic extremist militia suspected in the attack, evicting militiamen and setting fire to their building Friday. In an unprecedented show of public anger at Libya\'s rampant militias, the crowd overwhelmed the compound of the Ansar Al-Sharlah Brigade in the center of the eastern city of Benghazi. Ansar Al-Shariah fighters initially fired in the air to disperse the crowd, but eventually abandoned the site with their weapons and vehicles after it was overrun by waves of protesters shouting \"No to militias.\" \"I don\'t want to see armed men wearing Afghani-style clothes stopping me in the street to give me orders, I only want to see people in uniform,\" said Omar Mohammed, a university student who took part in the takeover of the site, which protesters said was done in support of the army and police. No deaths were reported in the incident, which came after tens of thousands marched in Benghazi against armed militias. One vehicle was also burned at the compound. For many Libyans, the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi was the last straw in one of the biggest problems Libya has faced since the ouster and death of longtime dictator Moamrnar Qaddafi around a year ago -- the multiple mini-armies that with their arsenals of machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades are stronger than the regular armed forces and police. The militias, a legacy of the rag-tag popular forces that fought Qaddafi\'s regime, tout themselves as protectors of Libya\'s revolution, providing security where police cannot. But many say they act like gangs, detaining and intimidating rivals and carrying out killings. Militias made up of Islamic radicals like Ansar Al-Shariah are notorious for attacks on Muslims who don\'t abide by their hardline ideology. Officials and witnesses say fighters from Ansar Al-Shariati led the attack on the U.S. consulate, which killed Amb. Chris Stevens and three other Americans. After taking over the Ansar compound, protesters then drove to attack the Benghazi headquarters of another Islamist militia, Rafallah Sahati. The militiamen opened fire on the protesters, who were largely unarmed. At least 20 were wounded, and there were unconfirmed witness reports of three protesters killed. Earlier in the day, some 30,000 people filled a broad boulevard as they marched along a lake in central Benghazi on Friday to the gates of the headquarters of Ansar Al-Shariah. \"No, no, to militias,\" the crowd chanted, filling a broad boulevard. They carried banners and signs demanding that militias disband and that the government build up police to take their place in keeping security. \"Benghazi is in a trap,\" signs read. \"Where is the army, where is the police?\"'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Islamic_religious_police',3,1,'1231 - C05760541.txt','Hello/FYI/InviteWONDERFUL (if you can and only if ) Late \'cause of all those overly-hard working State-ites.... 7 to 9:30. xoxo, T In a message dated 12/13/2009 2:17:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, HDR22@clintonemail.com writes: Thank you for doing the party again, and I am planning to come by before or after the Obamas\' party. What are the hours for your party? A big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before. SO, just in case, and I\'d imagine it\'s not possible, it\'ll be Monday night, 7:00 to 9:30, December 21. No matter what, wanted you to know we are gathering yet again with our Senator Clinton bond. love, T','Hello/FYI/InviteWONDERFUL (if you can and only if ) Late \'cause of all those overly-hard working State-ites.... 7 to 9:30. xoxo, T In a message dated 12/13/2009 2:17:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, HDR22@clintonemail.com writes: Thank you for doing the party again, and I am planning to come by before or after the Obamas\' party. What are the hours for your party? A big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before. SO, just in case, and I\'d imagine it\'s not possible, it\'ll be Monday night, 7:00 to 9:30, December 21. No matter what, wanted you to know we are gathering yet again with our Senator Clinton bond. love, T'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Islamic_religious_police',3,1,'3441 - C05766047.txt','Hello/FYI/InviteA big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before. SO, just in case, and I\'d imagine it\'s not possible, it\'ll be Monday night, 7:00 to 9:30, December 21. No matter what, wanted you to know we are gathering yet again with our Senator Clinton bond. love, T','Hello/FYI/InviteA big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before. SO, just in case, and I\'d imagine it\'s not possible, it\'ll be Monday night, 7:00 to 9:30, December 21. No matter what, wanted you to know we are gathering yet again with our Senator Clinton bond. love, T'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Islamic_religious_police',3,1,'3492 - C05766120.txt','Hello/FYI/InviteWhat are the hours of the Obama party on the 21st? Can I make it to Tamera\'s too? WONDERFUL (if you can and only if ) Late \'cause of all those overly-hard working State-ites.... 7 to 9:30. xoxo, T In a message dated 12/13/2009 2:17:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, HDR22@clintonemail.com writes: Thank you for doing the party again, and I am planning to come by before or after the Obamas\' party. What are the hours for your party? A big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before.','Hello/FYI/InviteWhat are the hours of the Obama party on the 21st? Can I make it to Tamera\'s too? WONDERFUL (if you can and only if ) Late \'cause of all those overly-hard working State-ites.... 7 to 9:30. xoxo, T In a message dated 12/13/2009 2:17:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, HDR22@clintonemail.com writes: Thank you for doing the party again, and I am planning to come by before or after the Obamas\' party. What are the hours for your party? A big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before.'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Islamic_Republic_News_Agency',1,2,'3202 - C05765552.txt','Hikers in Iran HikersMr. Reines: Here\'s the latest ticker we have. We are reaching out to NEA for more context and will pass it on once we get it. Greg Macris, SWO Iran charges three detained Americans with espionage (Adds background) TEHRAN, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Iran has charged three detained U.S. citizens with espionage, the official IRNA news agency quoted a judiciary official as saying on Monday. The three are charged with espionage. Investigations continue into the three detained Americans in Iran, Tehran general prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi said. The three were held after they strayed into Iran from northern Iraq at the end of July. The three, Shane Bauer, 27, Sarah Shourd, 31, and Josh Fattal, 27, crossed into Iranian territory nearly two months ago. Their families say they strayed across the border accidentally. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad suggested in an interview with the American television network NBC in September that the Americans\' release might be linked to the release of Iranian diplomats he said were being held by U.S. troops in Iraq. Under Iran\'s Islamic sharia law, espionage is punishable by death. (Reporting by Ramin Mostafavi, Writing by Parisa Hafezi) Do you have anything on the below? The 3 detained hikers in Iran were charged with espionage?','Hikers in Iran HikersMr. Reines: Here\'s the latest ticker we have. We are reaching out to NEA for more context and will pass it on once we get it. Greg Macris, SWO Iran charges three detained Americans with espionage (Adds background) TEHRAN, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Iran has charged three detained U.S. citizens with espionage, the official IRNA news agency quoted a judiciary official as saying on Monday. \"The three are charged with espionage. Investigations continue into the three detained Americans in Iran,\" Tehran general prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi said. The three were held after they strayed into Iran from northern Iraq at the end of July. The three, Shane Bauer, 27, Sarah Shourd, 31, and Josh Fattal, 27, crossed into Iranian territory nearly two months ago. Their families say they strayed across the border accidentally. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad suggested in an interview with the American television network NBC in September that the Americans\' release might be linked to the release of Iranian diplomats he said were being held by U.S. troops in Iraq. Under Iran\'s Islamic sharia law, espionage is punishable by death. (Reporting by Ramin Mostafavi, Writing by Parisa Hafezi) Do you have anything on the below? The 3 detained hikers in Iran were charged with espionage?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Islamic_State_of_Iraq_and_the_Levant',2,1,'226 - C05739824.txt','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Islamic_State_of_Iraq_and_the_Levant',2,1,'254 - C05739859.txt','Libya infoFYI B5 The Benghazi protestors appear to be a pastiche of different groups of disaffected people including war-wounded, martyrs\' families, transparency and accountability demendeurs, and those who believe the east is once again being neglected. So the source of this report attributing the whole thing to war-wounded does not jive, although they may have been the ones who carried out the violent acts. The Belhaj bogeyman is a bit overplayed-no doubt his military influence has waned but he does remain a player ?one of many ?looking to make political gain in this new environment The proposition that he is just lying in waiting to take advantage of the current stability to move in and establish an Islamic state appears a bit exaggerated. Minister of Labor Rajbani (who has his own axes to grind) said there is now a group of six ministers (I need to clarify whether this is with al-Keeb\'s knowelcige or not) who are serving as the cohones of the cabinet and taking decisions the others won\'t al-Keeb Is proceding cautiously (that is his strength and weakness) and that is the problem- this is really the time for a war-time cabinet not the cautious approach he appears to be taking does not suit this volatile time Let\'s see what the meeting today between the NTC and the government produces?the benghazi protests, the Bani Walid conflict and the various other incidents that have flared up in recent days point to the need for some real drastic movement in the DDR process and in the other issues that engender current dissatisfaction among the populace. I can really comment on the points regarding foreign contracts except to say it rings true given the current governments reluctance to make any significant decisions, especially regarding past or future issues of money. The Hefter piece also sounds a bridge too far given al-Keeb\'s disposition. But I do agree that it is not too late if this government can just organize itself and take some fundamental decisions to i mprove liquidity, get the real war-wounded good treatment and push the MOD and MOI to speed up the DDR process. Interested, as always, in your views. SOURCE. Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul ?late spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and','Libya infoFYI B5 The Benghazi protestors appear to be a pastiche of different groups of disaffected people including war-wounded, martyrs\' families, transparency and accountability demendeurs, and those who believe the east is once again being neglected. So the source of this report attributing the whole thing to war-wounded does not jive, although they may have been the ones who carried out the violent acts. The Belhaj bogeyman is a bit overplayed-no doubt his military influence has waned but he does remain a player ?one of many ?looking to make political gain in this new environment The proposition that he is just lying in waiting to take advantage of the current stability to move in and establish an Islamic state appears a bit exaggerated. Minister of Labor Rajbani (who has his own axes to grind) said there is now a group of six ministers (I need to clarify whether this is with al-Keeb\'s knowelcige or not) who are serving as the \"cohones\" of the cabinet and taking decisions the others won\'t al-Keeb Is proceding cautiously (that is his strength and weakness) and that is the problem- this is really the time for a \"war-time\" cabinet not the cautious approach he appears to be taking does not suit this volatile time Let\'s see what the meeting today between the NTC and the government produces?the benghazi protests, the Bani Walid conflict and the various other incidents that have flared up in recent days point to the need for some real drastic movement in the DDR process and in the other issues that engender current dissatisfaction among the populace. I can really comment on the points regarding foreign contracts except to say it rings true given the current governments reluctance to make any significant decisions, especially regarding past or future issues of money. The Hefter piece also sounds a bridge too far given al-Keeb\'s disposition. But I do agree that it is not too late if this government can just organize itself and take some fundamental decisions to i mprove liquidity, get the real war-wounded good treatment and push the MOD and MOI to speed up the DDR process. Interested, as always, in your views. SOURCE. Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul ?late spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Islamic_terrorism',1,1,'3148 - C05765106.txt','Terrorizing Aid to SomaliaFYI ? Johnnie flagged this for me. cdm Terrorizing Aid to Somalia The United States is willfully letting millions of Somalis go hungry in its drive to hunt down terrorists. BY NATALIE PARKE I OCTOBER 30, 2009 There is a new humanitarian crisis unfolding in Somalia, and the United States is partly to blame. Despite sending $2 million and 40 tons of arms and ammunition to the country\'s Transitional Federal Government (TFG) earlier this year, now, the United States is withholding humanitarian aid until relief agencies agree to comply with strict, game-stopping conditions. The decision to abruptly halt assistance came following suspicions that U.S. aid might be ending up with Somali terrorists. The main worry is an al Qaeda-linked group called al-Shabab, the leading Islamic militant group fighting against the feeble but internationally backed government. Al-Shabab controls most of south- central Somalia, while the TFG controls only a few areas of the capital, Mogadishu. The south-central region is home to 2.7 million of the 3.63 million Somalis in need of emergency assistance. So, reaching many of Somalia\'s people with aid would likely entail operating on al-Shabab\'s turf and interacting with elements of the group to facilitate logistics. U.S. Treasury Department sanctions strictly prohibit any financial transactions or dealings with al-Shabab and other Somali groups labeled as terrorists. Yet clearly the concern is not absolute the U.S. government seems less concerned that the guns and ammo sent as military assistance, intended to prop up the fragile government and keep control of a country brimming with violence, are allegedly being resold on the streets of Mogadishu. The halt in humanitarian assistance will cripple the work of relief organizations and, as a consequence, hurt their Somali beneficiaries. U.S. officials justifiably fear that they and their partners could be held responsible, even prosecuted, for supporting terrorists if relief funds ended up in the hands of al-Shabab. At first, the U.S. government reviewed the situation and delayed funding. Subsequently, Washington issued conditions with which aid agencies must comply to legally operate in Somalia. But the conditions are so restrictive that it would','Terrorizing Aid to SomaliaFYI ? Johnnie flagged this for me. cdm Terrorizing Aid to Somalia The United States is willfully letting millions of Somalis go hungry in its drive to hunt down terrorists. BY NATALIE PARKE I OCTOBER 30, 2009 There is a new humanitarian crisis unfolding in Somalia, and the United States is partly to blame. Despite sending $2 million and 40 tons of arms and ammunition to the country\'s Transitional Federal Government (TFG) earlier this year, now, the United States is withholding humanitarian aid until relief agencies agree to comply with strict, game-stopping conditions. The decision to abruptly halt assistance came following suspicions that U.S. aid might be ending up with Somali \"terrorists.\" The main worry is an al Qaeda-linked group called al-Shabab, the leading Islamic militant group fighting against the feeble but internationally backed government. Al-Shabab controls most of south- central Somalia, while the TFG controls only a few areas of the capital, Mogadishu. The south-central region is home to 2.7 million of the 3.63 million Somalis in need of emergency assistance. So, reaching many of Somalia\'s people with aid would likely entail operating on al-Shabab\'s turf and interacting with elements of the group to facilitate logistics. U.S. Treasury Department sanctions strictly prohibit any financial transactions or dealings with al-Shabab and other Somali groups labeled as \"terrorists.\" Yet clearly the concern is not absolute; the U.S. government seems less concerned that the guns and ammo sent as military assistance, intended to prop up the fragile government and keep control of a country brimming with violence, are allegedly being resold on the streets of Mogadishu. The halt in humanitarian assistance will cripple the work of relief organizations and, as a consequence, hurt their Somali beneficiaries. U.S. officials justifiably fear that they and their partners could be held responsible, even prosecuted, for supporting terrorists if relief funds ended up in the hands of al-Shabab. At first, the U.S. government reviewed the situation and \"delayed\" funding. Subsequently, Washington issued conditions with which aid agencies must comply to legally operate in Somalia. But the conditions are so restrictive that it would'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Islamism',19,1,'167 - C05739757.txt','Libyans march against Islamist rnhtias in Benghazi Libyans march against Islamist militias in BenghaziLibyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23prn EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The Rescue Benghazi day demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year, Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. It\'s obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups, medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya. The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. Those military battalions that want to impose their ideology on the people of Libya will be confronted, Saleh Gaouda, a member of new ruling national congress, said. This city wants to go back to stability and participate in building the state In a sign of the cheerful atmosphere, one ear had a giant cardboard model of Benghazi\'s landmark lighthouse strapped to the roof As the sun set and the crowd began to disperse, someone shot fireworks into the air.','Libyans march against Islamist rnhtias in Benghazi Libyans march against Islamist militias in BenghaziLibyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23prn EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The \"Rescue Benghazi day\" demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year, Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. \"It\'s obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups,\" medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. \"Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya.\" The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. \"Those military battalions that want to impose their ideology on the people of Libya will be confronted,\" Saleh Gaouda, a member of new ruling national congress, said. \"This city wants to go back to stability and participate in building the state\" In a sign of the cheerful atmosphere, one ear had a giant cardboard model of Benghazi\'s landmark lighthouse strapped to the roof As the sun set and the crowd began to disperse, someone shot fireworks into the air.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Islamism',19,1,'171 - C05739762.txt','UPDATE: Libyan Islamist says he was at U.S. consulate during attack (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - A Libyan militia commander who U.S officials say is under investigation in connection with the attacks on the American consulate in Benghazi which led to the death of the ambassador said he was present during the incident but was not one of the ringleaders. Some American newspapers have quoted unnamed Libyan officials as pointing to Ahmed Abu Khattala as the leader of the attacks on Sept, 11. The newspapers also reported that the officials said Abu Khattala\'s whereabouts were unknown. U.S. government sources told Reuters that Abu Khattala is being investigated as a suspect in the Benghazi consulate attacks though U.S. investigators are not clear at this point if he played a role in leading or organising the attacks. In an interview, Abu Khattala told Reuters he had only heard he was a suspect through news media and was surprised that officials had told journalists he was at large. These reports say that no one knows where I am and that I am hiding, he said. But here I am in the open, sitting in a hotel with you I\'m even going to pick up my sister\'s kids from school soon. Sitting with a friend in the restaurant of a Benghazi hotel, the 41-year-old, sporting a red felt hat and a full salt-and-pepper beard, laughed gently. There were many people there from Ansar al-Shariah, from other brigades and from the general public, the official, who refused to be named, said, referring to the hardline Islamist militia group which has been blamed for the attack. Just because someone is there doesn\'t mean they were behind it. Abu Khattala denied being a leader of Ansar al-Shariah, but said he was friendly with the group and knew its membership well. A U.S. official said there may be more than person taking a lead role in the group. Ansar al-Shariah is a factionalised militant group without one home address, the official told Reuters. There may be several military commanders playing a role in its activities. Abu Khattala said that on the night of Sept 11, he received a phone call telling him that an attack on the U.S.','UPDATE: Libyan Islamist says he was at U.S. consulate during attack (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - A Libyan militia commander who U.S officials say is under investigation in connection with the attacks on the American consulate in Benghazi which led to the death of the ambassador said he was present during the incident but was not one of the ringleaders. Some American newspapers have quoted unnamed Libyan officials as pointing to Ahmed Abu Khattala as the leader of the attacks on Sept, 11. The newspapers also reported that the officials said Abu Khattala\'s whereabouts were unknown. U.S. government sources told Reuters that Abu Khattala is being investigated as a suspect in the Benghazi consulate attacks though U.S. investigators are not clear at this point if he played a role in leading or organising the attacks. In an interview, Abu Khattala told Reuters he had only heard he was a suspect through news media and was surprised that officials had told journalists he was at large. \"These reports say that no one knows where I am and that I am hiding,\" he said. \"But here I am in the open, sitting in a hotel with you I\'m even going to pick up my sister\'s kids from school soon.\" Sitting with a friend in the restaurant of a Benghazi hotel, the 41-year-old, sporting a red felt hat and a full salt-and-pepper beard, laughed gently. \"There were many people there from Ansar al-Shariah, from other brigades and from the general public,\" the official, who refused to be named, said, referring to the hardline Islamist militia group which has been blamed for the attack. \"Just because someone is there doesn\'t mean they were behind it.\" Abu Khattala denied being a leader of Ansar al-Shariah, but said he was friendly with the group and knew its membership well. A U.S. official said there may be more than person taking a lead role in the group. \"Ansar al-Shariah is a factionalised militant group without one home address,\" the official told Reuters. \"There may be several military commanders playing a role in its activities.\" Abu Khattala said that on the night of Sept 11, he received a phone call telling him that an attack on the U.S.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Islamism',19,1,'173 - C05739764.txt','Fw. Protesters storm main Islamist militia HQ in Libya\'s Benghazi (Reuters) Protesters storm main Islamist militia HQ in Libya\'s Benghazi (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - Hundreds of pro-government protesters stormed the headquarters of the main Islamist militia group in Libyais eastern city of Benghazi on Friday, Reuters witnesses said. Chanting Libya, Libya, the demonstrators pulled down flags of the Ansar Al-Sharia militia and torched a vehicle inside the base. There was no sign of resistance from the militia. Earlier, protesters entered a separate compound belonging to the militia. News Tickers alert senior Department officials to bteaking news This item appears salt did in its original publication and does not contain analysis or commentary by Department sources.','Fw. Protesters storm main Islamist militia HQ in Libya\'s Benghazi (Reuters) Protesters storm main Islamist militia HQ in Libya\'s Benghazi (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - Hundreds of pro-government protesters stormed the headquarters of the main Islamist militia group in Libyais eastern city of Benghazi on Friday, Reuters witnesses said. Chanting \"Libya, Libya\", the demonstrators pulled down flags of the Ansar Al-Sharia militia and torched a vehicle inside the base. There was no sign of resistance from the militia. Earlier, protesters entered a separate compound belonging to the militia. News Tickers alert senior Department officials to bteaking news This item appears salt did in its original publication and does not contain analysis or commentary by Department sources.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Islamism',19,1,'175 - C05739766.txt','LibyaAssociated Press Published September 21, 2012 BENGHAZI, lli3YA ? Hundreds of protesters angry over last week\'s killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya stormed the compound of the Islamic extremist militia suspected in the attack, evicting militiamen and setting fire to their building Friday. In an unprecedented show of public anger at Libya\'s rampant militias, the crowd overwhelmed the compound of the Ansar Al-Sharlah Brigade in the center of the eastern city of Benghazi. Ansar Al-Shariah fighters initially fired in the air to disperse the crowd, but eventually abandoned the site with their weapons and vehicles after it was overrun by waves of protesters shouting No to militias. I don\'t want to see armed men wearing Afghani-style clothes stopping me in the street to give me orders, I only want to see people in uniform, said Omar Mohammed, a university student who took part in the takeover of the site, which protesters said was done in support of the army and police. No deaths were reported in the incident, which came after tens of thousands marched in Benghazi against armed militias. One vehicle was also burned at the compound. For many Libyans, the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi was the last straw in one of the biggest problems Libya has faced since the ouster and death of longtime dictator Moamrnar Qaddafi around a year ago -- the multiple mini-armies that with their arsenals of machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades are stronger than the regular armed forces and police. The militias, a legacy of the rag-tag popular forces that fought Qaddafi\'s regime, tout themselves as protectors of Libya\'s revolution, providing security where police cannot. But many say they act like gangs, detaining and intimidating rivals and carrying out killings. Militias made up of Islamic radicals like Ansar Al-Shariah are notorious for attacks on Muslims who don\'t abide by their hardline ideology. Officials and witnesses say fighters from Ansar Al-Shariati led the attack on the U.S. consulate, which killed Amb. Chris Stevens and three other Americans. After taking over the Ansar compound, protesters then drove to attack the Benghazi headquarters of another Islamist militia, Rafallah Sahati. The militiamen opened fire on the protesters, who were largely unarmed. At least 20 were wounded, and there were unconfirmed witness reports of three protesters killed. Earlier in the day, some 30,000 people filled a broad boulevard as they marched along a lake in central Benghazi on Friday to the gates of the headquarters of Ansar Al-Shariah. No, no, to militias, the crowd chanted, filling a broad boulevard. They carried banners and signs demanding that militias disband and that the government build up police to take their place in keeping security. Benghazi is in a trap, signs read. Where is the army, where is the police?','LibyaAssociated Press Published September 21, 2012 BENGHAZI, lli3YA ? Hundreds of protesters angry over last week\'s killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya stormed the compound of the Islamic extremist militia suspected in the attack, evicting militiamen and setting fire to their building Friday. In an unprecedented show of public anger at Libya\'s rampant militias, the crowd overwhelmed the compound of the Ansar Al-Sharlah Brigade in the center of the eastern city of Benghazi. Ansar Al-Shariah fighters initially fired in the air to disperse the crowd, but eventually abandoned the site with their weapons and vehicles after it was overrun by waves of protesters shouting \"No to militias.\" \"I don\'t want to see armed men wearing Afghani-style clothes stopping me in the street to give me orders, I only want to see people in uniform,\" said Omar Mohammed, a university student who took part in the takeover of the site, which protesters said was done in support of the army and police. No deaths were reported in the incident, which came after tens of thousands marched in Benghazi against armed militias. One vehicle was also burned at the compound. For many Libyans, the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi was the last straw in one of the biggest problems Libya has faced since the ouster and death of longtime dictator Moamrnar Qaddafi around a year ago -- the multiple mini-armies that with their arsenals of machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades are stronger than the regular armed forces and police. The militias, a legacy of the rag-tag popular forces that fought Qaddafi\'s regime, tout themselves as protectors of Libya\'s revolution, providing security where police cannot. But many say they act like gangs, detaining and intimidating rivals and carrying out killings. Militias made up of Islamic radicals like Ansar Al-Shariah are notorious for attacks on Muslims who don\'t abide by their hardline ideology. Officials and witnesses say fighters from Ansar Al-Shariati led the attack on the U.S. consulate, which killed Amb. Chris Stevens and three other Americans. After taking over the Ansar compound, protesters then drove to attack the Benghazi headquarters of another Islamist militia, Rafallah Sahati. The militiamen opened fire on the protesters, who were largely unarmed. At least 20 were wounded, and there were unconfirmed witness reports of three protesters killed. Earlier in the day, some 30,000 people filled a broad boulevard as they marched along a lake in central Benghazi on Friday to the gates of the headquarters of Ansar Al-Shariah. \"No, no, to militias,\" the crowd chanted, filling a broad boulevard. They carried banners and signs demanding that militias disband and that the government build up police to take their place in keeping security. \"Benghazi is in a trap,\" signs read. \"Where is the army, where is the police?\"'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Islamism',19,1,'181 - C05739774.txt','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Islamism',19,1,'203 - C05739798.txt','Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi EditsPis print. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya l Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23pm EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The Rescue Benghazi day demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. Ifs obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups, medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya. The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. B5 Hopefully Mon or Huma can work these in teleprompter.','Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi EditsPis print. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya l Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23pm EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The \"Rescue Benghazi day\" demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. \"Ifs obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups,\" medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. \"Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya.\" The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. B5 Hopefully Mon or Huma can work these in teleprompter.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Islamism',19,1,'212 - C05739809.txt','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported loosely to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported \"loosely\" to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)'),(9.759214063373303,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Islamism',19,2,'213 - C05739810.txt','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the'),(9.759214063373303,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Islamism',19,2,'216 - C05739813.txt','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Islamism',19,1,'226 - C05739824.txt','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Islamism',19,1,'2419 - C05763626.txt','CODEL McCain Press Statement in Tripoli statementScroll all the way down for statement Dan, FYI: Below are Senator McCain\'s remarks following his discussions with Col. Qadafi. Regards, Malcolm S. Greene Senior Watch Officer S/ES-Operations Center 202-647-1512 Colleagues, Below is Senator McCain\'s press statement following his meeting with Col. Qadafi on the Megrahi issue. Joan, thanks so much for the updates. My shift is over, please send any additional emails to SES-O in the GAL. Best regards Walter Per my email on the other system, this is the press statement that Senator McCain delivered in Tripoli today, Aug 14. Senator Lieberman\'s statement was a bit stronger. PAO Josh Baker will forward a summary of that statement, along with some suggested if-asked press guidance, to NEA/MAG and NEA/PPD. Behalf Of Chris Andino Baker, Joshua N We have had a brief but productive time here in Libya. Our visit here, inconceivable just a few years ago, is another indication of the remarkable transformation of relations between our two countries. During our visit, we met with the National Security Advisor, with Col. Qadafi, and with a number of advisors to the leader. We expressed our appreciation for Libya\'s decision to give up its weapons of mass destruction programs and become a partner in the fight against violent Islamic extremism, and discussed the ways in which relations between our countries can continue on a positive and productive path. In particular, we discussed the possibility of moving ahead with the provision of non-lethal defense equipment to the government of Libya. As we move ahead with the many ways in which the United States and Libya can work closely as partners, there remain areas where there remains real work to be done. The status of human rights and political reform in Libya will remain a chief element of concern. In addition, we understand that no final decision has been reached regarding the potential release from Scottish prison of Abdel Basset al Megrahi, the man convicted of involvement in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Nevertheless, we made clear in our meetings with Libyan officials that we are resolutely opposed to his release. We encouraged our Libyan interlocutors to handle this case ? which, after all, involves an individual convicted of killing American citizens ? in a fashion that will strengthen the growing ties of friendship between our two countries, rather than hinder its progress. We discussed these and other issues in a spirit of mutual respect and friendship. The ties between the United States and Libya have taken a remarkable and positive turn in recent years,','CODEL McCain Press Statement in Tripoli statementScroll all the way down for statement Dan, FYI: Below are Senator McCain\'s remarks following his discussions with Col. Qadafi. Regards, Malcolm S. Greene Senior Watch Officer S/ES-Operations Center 202-647-1512 Colleagues, Below is Senator McCain\'s press statement following his meeting with Col. Qadafi on the Megrahi issue. Joan, thanks so much for the updates. My shift is over, please send any additional emails to SES-O in the GAL. Best regards Walter Per my email on the other system, this is the press statement that Senator McCain delivered in Tripoli today, Aug 14. Senator Lieberman\'s statement was a bit stronger. PAO Josh Baker will forward a summary of that statement, along with some suggested if-asked press guidance, to NEA/MAG and NEA/PPD. Behalf Of Chris Andino Baker, Joshua N We have had a brief but productive time here in Libya. Our visit here, inconceivable just a few years ago, is another indication of the remarkable transformation of relations between our two countries. During our visit, we met with the National Security Advisor, with Col. Qadafi, and with a number of advisors to the leader. We expressed our appreciation for Libya\'s decision to give up its weapons of mass destruction programs and become a partner in the fight against violent Islamic extremism, and discussed the ways in which relations between our countries can continue on a positive and productive path. In particular, we discussed the possibility of moving ahead with the provision of non-lethal defense equipment to the government of Libya. As we move ahead with the many ways in which the United States and Libya can work closely as partners, there remain areas where there remains real work to be done. The status of human rights and political reform in Libya will remain a chief element of concern. In addition, we understand that no final decision has been reached regarding the potential release from Scottish prison of Abdel Basset al Megrahi, the man convicted of involvement in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Nevertheless, we made clear in our meetings with Libyan officials that we are resolutely opposed to his release. We encouraged our Libyan interlocutors to handle this case ? which, after all, involves an individual convicted of killing American citizens ? in a fashion that will strengthen the growing ties of friendship between our two countries, rather than hinder its progress. We discussed these and other issues in a spirit of mutual respect and friendship. The ties between the United States and Libya have taken a remarkable and positive turn in recent years,'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Islamism',19,1,'2474 - C05763811.txt','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years, Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side. U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. \"I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years,\" Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. \"This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side.\" U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing; U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, \"we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements,\" Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Islamism',19,1,'252 - C05739857.txt','H: V good Intel internal Libya. Sid H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From. Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Jalil spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime particularly the appointment of cabinet members arid senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC Staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against Muammar al Qaddafi began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other CONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC','H: V good Intel internal Libya. Sid H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From. Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Jalil spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members arid senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC Staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against Muammar al Qaddafi began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other CONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Islamism',19,1,'255 - C05739860.txt','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juancole.com/2012/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The consulate was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year. It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. Qaddafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi security forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the violence. And, he appears to have been willing to spill the beans. So let\'s call him the Libyan Deep Throat. Deep Throat is so knowledgeable about the conspiracies facing the city and so dangerous to those hatching them that the latter immediately attempted to spring him from jail.','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juancole.com/2012/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The \"consulate\" was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year. It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. Qaddafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi security forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the violence. And, he appears to have been willing to spill the beans. So let\'s call him the Libyan Deep Throat. Deep Throat is so knowledgeable about the conspiracies facing the city and so dangerous to those hatching them that the latter immediately attempted to spring him from jail.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Islamism',19,1,'257 - C05739862.txt','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juaricole.corn/2o12/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The consulate was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. QacIdafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi securiV forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juaricole.corn/2o12/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The \"consulate\" was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. QacIdafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi securiV forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Islamism',19,1,'269 - C05739877.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:'),(9.759214063373303,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Islamism',19,2,'270 - C05739878.txt','Latest from HRC friendFYI From Stevens, John C Sent Monday, April 23, 2012 7:00 PM To Sullivan, Jacob) Cc Cretz, Gene A Fettman, Jeffrey Subject RE: Latest from HRC friend Jake- Interesting report. Gene is closer to the action and I defer to him on the latest Jail-ian thinking and machinations vis-a-vis the cabinet and INC. I hadn\'t heard about ENI-related corruption but wouldn\'t be surprised. On the federalism issue,. Jail is right to be concerned about eastern agitation for autonomy. A cabinet chance won\'t solve that problem, though. Nor will recruiting Belhaj and Islamist fighters to take on the Bardans. To the contrary, it would only lead to unwanted bloodshed - the large Obeid tribe still nurses a serious grudge against Belhaj and his ilk for the Islamists\' presumed role in killing their beloved Gen. Yunis last July and would probably put up a fierce fight. The cabinet and INC need to have a serious discussion with the Bargans - if they aren\'t already doing so - about how power and resources are to be distributed in the new Libya. The Libyans held similarly heated debates on this very topic in the early1950s as they held their first parliamentary elections and drafted their constitution (there were actually violent skirmishes in connection with those elections, and Washington delayed the arrival of the first US ambassador until after things had calmed down). Hopefully the current leadership can negotiate these issues peaceably in the corning months. Of course, we and the UN and our other partners should encourage them to do so. - Chris SBU','Latest from HRC friendFYI From Stevens, John C Sent; Monday, April 23, 2012 7:00 PM To; Sullivan, Jacob) Cc Cretz, Gene A; Fettman, Jeffrey Subject RE: Latest from HRC friend Jake- Interesting report. Gene is closer to the action and I defer to him on the latest Jail-ian thinking and machinations vis-a-vis the cabinet and INC. I hadn\'t heard about ENI-related corruption but wouldn\'t be surprised. On the federalism issue,. Jail is right to be concerned about eastern agitation for autonomy. A cabinet chance won\'t solve that problem, though. Nor will recruiting Belhaj and Islamist fighters to take on the Bardans. To the contrary, it would only lead to unwanted bloodshed - the large Obeid tribe still nurses a serious grudge against Belhaj and his ilk for the Islamists\' presumed role in killing their beloved Gen. Yunis last July and would probably put up a fierce fight. The cabinet and INC need to have a serious discussion with the Bargans - if they aren\'t already doing so - about how power and resources are to be distributed in the new Libya. The Libyans held similarly heated debates on this very topic in the early1950s as they held their first parliamentary elections and drafted their constitution (there were actually violent skirmishes in connection with those elections, and Washington delayed the arrival of the first US ambassador until after things had calmed down). Hopefully the current leadership can negotiate these issues peaceably in the corning months. Of course, we and the UN and our other partners should encourage them to do so. - Chris SBU'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Islamism',19,1,'2966 - C05764785.txt','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers, the FAO said. Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region, it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses, the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- \"may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers,\" the FAO said. \"Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region,\" it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. \"The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses,\" the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Islamism',19,1,'2993 - C05764842.txt','(Reuters) Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pact Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pactColleagues: Passing on this news item for your situational awareness. Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Egypt has delayed the signing of a deal to heal the rift between President Mahmoud Abbas\' Fatah movement and the rival Palestinian Islamist group Hamas because of new complications, an Egyptian official said on Friday. He cited the growing tension between Fatah and Hamas over the handling by Abbas of a U.N. report criticising the Israeli military offensive into Gaza in December and January. Cairo had slated a signing ceremony for October 25. The agreement would resolve nothing immediately but would outline steps to restore Palestinian unity. Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and Fatah dominates in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. The official told Reuters no new date was set for signing. Egypt saw it was better to delay until there is a suitable atmosphere, he said. Abbas admits his government erred in approving a U.N. decision in Geneva two weeks ago to delay action on the so-called Goldstone report, which is particularly critical of Israel for alleged war crimes during the Gaza offensive. He has reversed course and the issue was being reconsidered on Friday at a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, which Abbas requested. We are not going to let things collapse, said another Egyptian official of his country\'s lengthy mediation between the Palestinian factions which began over a year ago. We will wait until the dust settles and activate efforts again and I hope that will be very soon. The deal would postpone Palestinian presidential and parliamentarian elections until June 28, 2010. Fatah has signed it and this week Abbas announced that if Hamas did not sign he would go ahead with elections in January as called for by the constitution. It is unclear how Fatah would be able to hold a full election since Hamas has vowed to block voting in Gaza if the ballot was scheduled without its agreement.','(Reuters) Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pact Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pactColleagues: Passing on this news item for your situational awareness. Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Egypt has delayed the signing of a deal to heal the rift between President Mahmoud Abbas\' Fatah movement and the rival Palestinian Islamist group Hamas because of \"new complications\", an Egyptian official said on Friday. He cited the growing tension between Fatah and Hamas over the handling by Abbas of a U.N. report criticising the Israeli military offensive into Gaza in December and January. Cairo had slated a signing ceremony for October 25. The agreement would resolve nothing immediately but would outline steps to restore Palestinian unity. Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and Fatah dominates in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. The official told Reuters no new date was set for signing. \"Egypt saw it was better to delay until there is a suitable atmosphere,\" he said. Abbas admits his government erred in approving a U.N. decision in Geneva two weeks ago to delay action on the so-called Goldstone report, which is particularly critical of Israel for alleged war crimes during the Gaza offensive. He has reversed course and the issue was being reconsidered on Friday at a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, which Abbas requested. \"We are not going to let things collapse,\" said another Egyptian official of his country\'s lengthy mediation between the Palestinian factions which began over a year ago. \"We will wait until the dust settles and activate efforts again and I hope that will be very soon.\" The deal would postpone Palestinian presidential and parliamentarian elections until June 28, 2010. Fatah has signed it and this week Abbas announced that if Hamas did not sign he would go ahead with elections in January as called for by the constitution. It is unclear how Fatah would be able to hold a full election since Hamas has vowed to block voting in Gaza if the ballot was scheduled without its agreement.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Islamophobia',2,1,'181 - C05739774.txt','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Islamophobia',2,1,'29 - C05739590.txt','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation, is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by we. From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger, theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled Innocence of Muslims) by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different we. From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere. Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published asThis Is Water, novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the natural, basic self-centeredness that puts me at the center of the world. This unconscious default setting fosters the sort of blind certainty that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that default setting ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of \"The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation,\" is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by \"we.\" From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, \"There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger,\" theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled \"Innocence of Muslims\") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different \"we.\" From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, \"I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere.\" \"Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet,\" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. \"The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.\" In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as\"This Is Water,\" novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the \"natural, basic self-centeredness\" that puts \"me\" at the center of the world. This unconscious \"default setting\" fosters the sort of \"blind certainty\" that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that \"default setting\" ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Islam_and_blasphemy',1,1,'214 - C05739811.txt','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him. Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program. Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this pattern. When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community, she said. I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers, she added.','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said \"some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him.\" Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: \"As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program.\" Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, \"The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this\" pattern. \"When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community,\" she said. \"I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers,\" she added.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Islam_in_China',1,1,'1920 - C05762452.txt','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings; as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.'),(23.472138032568875,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ismailism',1,3,'1535 - C05761329.txt','Mini Schedule Thursday, 4/23/098:10 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 8:30 am En route Rayburn House Office Building . 8:30 am ARRIVE Rayburn House Office Building 9:00 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 12:00 pm ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS Rayburn H.O.B. Room 2359 12:05 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:25 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR POTUS/VP MEETING 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:50 pm VIDEOTAPE MESSAGE FOR WORLD MALARIA DAY (T) 2:00 pm Marshall Room 2:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ANN HENRY 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/THAI FOREIGN MINISTER KASIT PIROMYA 3:00pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding 3:15 pm REMARKS AT TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY EVENT 3:45 pm Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Called for 3:00 PM. 3:50 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 3:55 pm ARRIVE White House 4:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VP BIDEN 4:30 pm Oval Office 4:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 4:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 4:40 pm OFFICE TIME 5:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:15 pm MEETING w/THE AGA KHAN, SPLRTUAL LEADER OF 5:35 pm SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI MUSLIMS Secretary\'s Office *Official Photo preceding meeting 5:45 pm MEETING w/BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED NATIONS 6:15 pm FOUNDATION James Monroe Rill, 8th Floor (T). Official Photo preceding mtg. 6:25 pm PHOTO OP w/DANISH MINISTER FOR DEVELOPMENT 26','Mini Schedule Thursday, 4/23/098:10 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 8:30 am En route Rayburn House Office Building . 8:30 am ARRIVE Rayburn House Office Building 9:00 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 12:00 pm ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS Rayburn H.O.B. Room 2359 12:05 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:25 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR POTUS/VP MEETING 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:50 pm VIDEOTAPE MESSAGE FOR WORLD MALARIA DAY (T) 2:00 pm Marshall Room 2:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ANN HENRY 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/THAI FOREIGN MINISTER KASIT PIROMYA 3:00pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding 3:15 pm REMARKS AT TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY EVENT 3:45 pm Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Called for 3:00 PM. 3:50 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 3:55 pm ARRIVE White House 4:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VP BIDEN 4:30 pm Oval Office 4:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 4:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 4:40 pm OFFICE TIME 5:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:15 pm MEETING w/THE AGA KHAN, SPLRTUAL LEADER OF 5:35 pm SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI MUSLIMS Secretary\'s Office *Official Photo preceding meeting 5:45 pm MEETING w/BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED NATIONS 6:15 pm FOUNDATION James Monroe Rill, 8th Floor (T). Official Photo preceding mtg. 6:25 pm PHOTO OP w/DANISH MINISTER FOR DEVELOPMENT 26'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'ISO_216',1,1,'106 - C05739682.txt','Ending of speechOk. I\'ll read the whole thing. Can you email it to me? B5','Ending of speechOk. I\'ll read the whole thing. Can you email it to me? B5'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'ISO_9000',1,1,'1749 - C05761815.txt','eDepartment Notice for 6/5/2009Importance: High See below Importance: High I received this message in The Secretary\'s Suggestion Box this morning. Importance: High Please pass this message to Secretary Clinton. Thank you so much for your support for the GLT community. This is the first time in my 24.5 year career that I have seen this type of support. I appreciate all the hard work you have done in the short time as Secretary of State. You have given so much hope to so many. I am so proud of you and your work. May God continue to bless you. Mr. Michael Pate, MN, FNP-BC Chief of Medical Clearances Office of Medical Services, MIMED ISO 9001 Registered SA-15, 1800 North Kent Street Rosslyn, VA 22203 lit Phone: (703) 875-5411 or 5413 AFAX: L703) 875-5414 Importance: High Department Notices And Announcements 30','eDepartment Notice for 6/5/2009Importance: High See below Importance: High I received this message in The Secretary\'s Suggestion Box this morning. Importance: High Please pass this message to Secretary Clinton. Thank you so much for your support for the GLT community. This is the first time in my 24.5 year career that I have seen this type of support. I appreciate all the hard work you have done in the short time as Secretary of State. You have given so much hope to so many. I am so proud of you and your work. May God continue to bless you. Mr. Michael Pate, MN, FNP-BC Chief of Medical Clearances Office of Medical Services, MIMED ISO 9001 Registered SA-15, 1800 North Kent Street Rosslyn, VA 22203 lit Phone: (703) 875-5411 or 5413 AFAX: L703) 875-5414 Importance: High Department Notices And Announcements 30'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'100 - C05739676.txt','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s Apri123 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as good people, but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s Apri123 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as \"good people,\" but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'102 - C05739678.txt','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s April 23 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as good people, but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s April 23 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as \"good people,\" but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'1166 - C05760434.txt','Statement on settlement moratoriumPer the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.','Statement on settlement moratoriumPer the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'1167 - C05760435.txt','Statement on settlement moratoriumOk. What do you think? Per the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.','Statement on settlement moratoriumOk. What do you think? Per the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'1173 - C05760448.txt','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)(U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)(U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'1174 - C05760450.txt','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)What is Ann Lewis\'s email? (U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: 5, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)What is Ann Lewis\'s email? (U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: 5, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'1293 - C05760680.txt','A request for MondayLet\'s discuss this am. I\'m up and freer until 11. Per my prior email Cdm Erica, we are of course always ready to help. But I have to say the way in which these papers have been tasked has been, frankly, chaotic. For two Fridays in a row we were sent taskers after 9 or 10 pm with short deadlines, and fulfillment of one set of requirements has only led to another. We also note that there has not generally been an effort to distinguish among bureaus in terms of substantive responsibilities and NEA has repeatedly had to refer USUN-W to other bureaus, especially PRM and somewhat mystifyingly, 10. lam honestly not quite sure what is needed now. There is already an 10-drafted paper on Israel in the UN that I cleared Friday evening. Are you asking us to script her on that topic for her meetings? I doubt very much that Ambassador Rice\'s interlocutors will seek to draw her into a discussion of the Israeli or Palestinian economies and I can\'t think why she would raise that topic with them and what policy points we would expect her to make in the context of her visit. If you really need background papers on the two economies, we can give you them. Maura ? Your folks have been terrific (especially Oni and Tom\'s team) in working with us yesterday and today to get papers ready for the trip. We continue to scrounge up the last bits and pieces from the field and here, but we\'ve given the main briefing books to Amb. Rice who is digesting them now, and we\'ll get her add ons tomorrow. After going through things briefly with her this afternoon, there is one request that we have on the substantive front. We\'d like to get (at whatever classification level is appropriate) really two additional meaty papers for her meetings with Netanyahu and Liberman. These would supplement the material in her book. We are aware that these will be tough meetings, but we also view them as a good opportunity to also cover a lot of ground. There are a lot of issues not in the current papers that could come up: from Israel in the UN system, to Iran, to settlements, to the current Temple Mount crisis, to the Israel and Palestinian economies, to the security barrier, etc.. Tom and his team may have additional issues they\'d like her to raise as well. She\'d like to be over prepared for these meetings and realizes that the SBU format has not given your team the latitude to get that done. In these two cases could we get classified supplemental for her BCLs with lots of background, TPs, etc. Please blow off any length requirements, etc. ? longer and more comprehensive is better in this case. We know that doing these over the weekend is unreasonable. We can arrange to get these to her after she lands in Israel. Would it be possible ? on the high side ? to get these two additional pieces by COB Monday? Erica','A request for MondayLet\'s discuss this am. I\'m up and freer until 11. Per my prior email Cdm Erica, we are of course always ready to help. But I have to say the way in which these papers have been tasked has been, frankly, chaotic. For two Fridays in a row we were sent taskers after 9 or 10 pm with short deadlines, and fulfillment of one set of requirements has only led to another. We also note that there has not generally been an effort to distinguish among bureaus in terms of substantive responsibilities and NEA has repeatedly had to refer USUN-W to other bureaus, especially PRM and somewhat mystifyingly, 10. lam honestly not quite sure what is needed now. There is already an 10-drafted paper on Israel in the UN that I cleared Friday evening. Are you asking us to script her on that topic for her meetings? I doubt very much that Ambassador Rice\'s interlocutors will seek to draw her into a discussion of the Israeli or Palestinian economies and I can\'t think why she would raise that topic with them and what policy points we would expect her to make in the context of her visit. If you really need background papers on the two economies, we can give you them. Maura ? Your folks have been terrific (especially Oni and Tom\'s team) in working with us yesterday and today to get papers ready for the trip. We continue to scrounge up the last bits and pieces from the field and here, but we\'ve given the main briefing books to Amb. Rice who is digesting them now, and we\'ll get her add ons tomorrow. After going through things briefly with her this afternoon, there is one request that we have on the substantive front. We\'d like to get (at whatever classification level is appropriate) really two additional meaty papers for her meetings with Netanyahu and Liberman. These would supplement the material in her book. We are aware that these will be tough meetings, but we also view them as a good opportunity to also cover a lot of ground. There are a lot of issues not in the current papers that could come up: from Israel in the UN system, to Iran, to settlements, to the current Temple Mount crisis, to the Israel and Palestinian economies, to the security barrier, etc.. Tom and his team may have additional issues they\'d like her to raise as well. She\'d like to be over prepared for these meetings and realizes that the SBU format has not given your team the latitude to get that done. In these two cases could we get classified supplemental for her BCLs with lots of background, TPs, etc. Please blow off any length requirements, etc. ? longer and more comprehensive is better in this case. We know that doing these over the weekend is unreasonable. We can arrange to get these to her after she lands in Israel. Would it be possible ? on the high side ? to get these two additional pieces by COB Monday? Erica'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'136 - C05739717.txt','\'State of the Union Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'State of the Union\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceNothing to this one. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on CNN\'s State of the Union. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. CROWLEY: Joining me is the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Madam Ambassador, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Candy. CROWLEY: One of the things when I spoke with the Israeli prime minister that struck me was the conviction that he has that for certain Iran is building on its way to building a nuclear weapon, and his sense of urgency that at this moment the U.S. needs to set what he calls a red line for the U.S. Does the U.S. share the conviction that Iran is, indeed, building a nuclear weapon? And, B, what about the concept of a red line? RICE: Well, Candy, the United States is in constant communication with Israel and Israeli intelligence, Israeli policy makers, the military. We\'re sharing our assessments every day. And our assessments, our intelligence assessments are very similar. Obviously, we share a grave concern about Iran pursuing a nuclear weapon. We are determined to prevent that from happening. President Obama has been absolutely clear, and on this there\'s absolutely no daylight between the United States and Israel that we will do what it takes to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. We are not at that stage yet. They do not have a nuclear weapon. Our shared intelligence assessments is that there is still a considerable time and space before they will have a nuclear weapon should they make the decision to go for that. But we\'ve been very clear. The United States is not interested and is not pursuing a policy of containment. President Obama has been very plain. We will keep all option on the table, including the military option, as necessary, to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. But, Candy, the fact is we have just seen the imposition of another layer of the toughest sanctions that have ever been impose Odd a country. In this case, Iran. Their economy is beginning to buckle. Their oil production is down 40 percent. Their currency has plummeted 40 percent in the last year. Their economy is now shrinking. And this is only going to intensify.','\'State of the Union Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'State of the Union\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceNothing to this one. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on CNN\'s \"State of the Union.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. CROWLEY: Joining me is the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Madam Ambassador, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Candy. CROWLEY: One of the things when I spoke with the Israeli prime minister that struck me was the conviction that he has that for certain Iran is building on its way to building a nuclear weapon, and his sense of urgency that at this moment the U.S. needs to set what he calls a \"red line\" for the U.S. Does the U.S. share the conviction that Iran is, indeed, building a nuclear weapon? And, B, what about the concept of a red line? RICE: Well, Candy, the United States is in constant communication with Israel and Israeli intelligence, Israeli policy makers, the military. We\'re sharing our assessments every day. And our assessments, our intelligence assessments are very similar. Obviously, we share a grave concern about Iran pursuing a nuclear weapon. We are determined to prevent that from happening. President Obama has been absolutely clear, and on this there\'s absolutely no daylight between the United States and Israel that we will do what it takes to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. We are not at that stage yet. They do not have a nuclear weapon. Our shared intelligence assessments is that there is still a considerable time and space before they will have a nuclear weapon should they make the decision to go for that. But we\'ve been very clear. The United States is not interested and is not pursuing a policy of containment. President Obama has been very plain. We will keep all option on the table, including the military option, as necessary, to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. But, Candy, the fact is we have just seen the imposition of another layer of the toughest sanctions that have ever been impose Odd a country. In this case, Iran. Their economy is beginning to buckle. Their oil production is down 40 percent. Their currency has plummeted 40 percent in the last year. Their economy is now shrinking. And this is only going to intensify.'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'1551 - C05761352.txt','Only Palau & Israel vote w/US in UNAs I have said repeatedly, I do not want to see Palau shortchanged. I do not know whether this assessment is accurate, so can I pls get an update and recommendation about to take care of this? Wed., Palau was one of only two UN General Assembly members to vote with the US against a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo of Cuba (Israel was the other). Even the two other states in free association with the US. did not support the US position. Important officials in Palau wanted to abstain because of the drastic cut in U.S. assistance that Alcy Frelick has insisted on but Pres. Toribiong decided to stick with the US. The proposal to cut the small amount of assistance that Palau is receiving is ironic in light of the substantial increase in assistance pledged to the two other freely associated states just a few years ago. It is also misinformed and misguided. Jeff Palau defies world opinion in Cuba vote <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdesktop &ct=ga&cd=i8z1qUu1xHM&usg=AFQjCNG4DPscjT80Ygf4nMu_qIYFIJrn4A> Radio Australia News Palau has joined the United States and Israel in voting against a United Nations resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba.... See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdes ktop&h1=en> http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm?desktop','Only Palau & Israel vote w/US in UNAs I have said repeatedly, I do not want to see Palau shortchanged. I do not know whether this assessment is accurate, so can I pls get an update and recommendation about to take care of this? Wed., Palau was one of only two UN General Assembly members to vote with the US against a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo of Cuba (Israel was the other). Even the two other states in free association with the US. did not support the US position. Important officials in Palau wanted to abstain because of the drastic cut in U.S. assistance that Alcy Frelick has insisted on but Pres. Toribiong decided to stick with the US. The proposal to cut the small amount of assistance that Palau is receiving is ironic in light of the substantial increase in assistance pledged to the two other freely associated states just a few years ago. It is also misinformed and misguided. Jeff Palau defies world opinion in Cuba vote <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdesktop &ct=ga&cd=i8z1qUu1xHM&usg=AFQjCNG4DPscjT80Ygf4nMu_qIYFIJrn4A> Radio Australia News Palau has joined the United States and Israel in voting against a United Nations resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba.... See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdes ktop&h1=en> http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm?desktop'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'1576 - C05761398.txt','(AP) Italian foreign minister cancels trip to IranItalian foreign minister cancels trip to Iran ROME (AP) ? Italy\'s foreign minister has canceled a planned trip to Iran for talks on regional security issues. The Foreign Ministry in a statement Wednesday cited a problem over the meeting place with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. It said it regretted the lost opportunity to discuss involving Iran in the stabilization of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Foreign Minister Franco Frattini had been scheduled to depart later Wednesday. The communiqu made no mention of reported criticism over the planned trip, nor did it mention a missile test conducted Wednesday by Iran with a range capable of reaching Israel and U.S. Mideast bases. Nisha Desai State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Italian foreign minister cancels trip to IranItalian foreign minister cancels trip to Iran ROME (AP) ? Italy\'s foreign minister has canceled a planned trip to Iran for talks on regional security issues. The Foreign Ministry in a statement Wednesday cited a problem over the meeting place with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. It said it regretted the \"lost opportunity\" to discuss involving Iran in the stabilization of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Foreign Minister Franco Frattini had been scheduled to depart later Wednesday. The communiqu made no mention of reported criticism over the planned trip, nor did it mention a missile test conducted Wednesday by Iran with a range capable of reaching Israel and U.S. Mideast bases. Nisha Desai State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'170 - C05739760.txt','Anything to report?Sorry ? I\'ve been flat out. (And I\'ve agreed to have dinner with Anne-Marie at 7!) 1. Well get you a new CGI draft tomorrow morning for you to noodle on. Feel free to\'call when you\'ve looked at it and we can talk about other directions if it doesn\'t feel right. 2, Tom met with Barak today I will get readout from Sam V tomorrow afternoon. Wendy is going to write points for you. 3. Yousef called to say now that Jeff is gone ABZ has no one to talk to on a regular basis and asked if he could talk to Bill Burns. 4. Ben Rhodes sent me the draft UNGA speech which I will forward to you shortly. 5. Bill/Wendy are currently in a SVTC on some information that they may want to report to you on ? but unclear whether there is anything to it. 6. We\'ve nailed down a $15 mm non-lethal support and $15 mm humanitarian support announcement for next Friday\'s Friends of Syria meeting. 7. Hold on Rick Olson was lifted by Paul. 8. Protestors stormed Ansar al Shade\'s headquarters in Benghazi, and a huge number marched against militias. 9. 1 saw Dennis Ross today for one of our S/P sessions. I can fill you in on the latest on his effort. Also, he will send you some stuff in advance of your relevant meetings (he was just in Israel). That\'s the key stuff for now. More medium-range stuff to discuss in NY. From H [mallto:HDR22@dintonernall.comj','Anything to report?Sorry ? I\'ve been flat out. (And I\'ve agreed to have dinner with Anne-Marie at 7!) 1. Well get you a new CGI draft tomorrow morning for you to noodle on. Feel free to\'call when you\'ve looked at it and we can talk about other directions if it doesn\'t feel right. 2, Tom met with Barak today; I will get readout from Sam V tomorrow afternoon. Wendy is going to write points for you. 3. Yousef called to say now that Jeff is gone ABZ has no one to talk to on a regular basis and asked if he could talk to Bill Burns. 4. Ben Rhodes sent me the draft UNGA speech which I will forward to you shortly. 5. Bill/Wendy are currently in a SVTC on some information that they may want to report to you on ? but unclear whether there is anything to it. 6. We\'ve nailed down a $15 mm non-lethal support and $15 mm humanitarian support announcement for next Friday\'s Friends of Syria meeting. 7. Hold on Rick Olson was lifted by Paul. 8. Protestors stormed Ansar al Shade\'s headquarters in Benghazi, and a huge number marched against militias. 9. 1 saw Dennis Ross today for one of our S/P sessions. I can fill you in on the latest on his effort. Also, he will send you some stuff in advance of your relevant meetings (he was just in Israel). That\'s the key stuff for now. More medium-range stuff to discuss in NY. From H [mallto:HDR22@dintonernall.comj'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'1922 - C05762459.txt','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide legal peace from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have no confidence in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide \"legal peace\" from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors; have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors; have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have \"no confidence\" in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'1943 - C05762522.txt','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitledIsrael\'s Lawyer, in which Aaron argued For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney... I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer. Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the I was there and I know what happened. An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.) But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the facts in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s disengagement from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949. 61','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitled\"Israel\'s Lawyer,\" in which Aaron argued \"For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney...\" I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled \"The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer.\" Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the \"I was there and I know what happened.\" An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: \"Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.\") But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the \"facts\" in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s \"disengagement\" from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: \"In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949.\" 61'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'2336 - C05763181.txt','8:30 draftAttachments: CFR 7[3].14.09 1150 prn.doc Jim K. sent in some edits in the middle of the night -- strictly designed to trim/improve flow. Think it\'s worth you flipping through to see if any strike you as worth making. OK. Went through it. It\'s not too much shorter, but I think it\'s tighter here and there. Made slight change at end to try to tie in with how it started to bring full circle. An area where you could save time and space (but I didn\'t try to change it) would be to shorten the parts where you talk about Israel and Palestine and about Iraq and Afghanistan - it seems to me that those are tactical discussions of an existing issue, and somewhat removed from the more abstract and strategic policy outline she\'s otherwise aiming at here. By the way, the phrase global network of diverse partnerships seems to be absent now. I kind of liked it on several levels, but I presume it met some objection along the way... On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Jim Kennedy wrote: so far have gotten through page nine and wanted to send what i have, will do more in next few hours tonight. On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 6:44 PM, Jim Kennedy < I will do so. I\'m good at shrinking without cutting. Thnx. wrote: On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 5:39 PM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: Hi Jim, We need you to give this one more pass-through ? if you can find places to cut and clarify, that would be great. Can you send something tonight your time? 216 217','8:30 draftAttachments: CFR 7[3].14.09 1150 prn.doc Jim K. sent in some edits in the middle of the night -- strictly designed to trim/improve flow. Think it\'s worth you flipping through to see if any strike you as worth making. OK. Went through it. It\'s not too much shorter, but I think it\'s tighter here and there. Made slight change at end to try to tie in with how it started to bring full circle. An area where you could save time and space (but I didn\'t try to change it) would be to shorten the parts where you talk about Israel and Palestine and about Iraq and Afghanistan - it seems to me that those are tactical discussions of an existing issue, and somewhat removed from the more abstract and strategic policy outline she\'s otherwise aiming at here. By the way, the phrase \"global network of diverse partnerships\" seems to be absent now. I kind of liked it on several levels, but I presume it met some objection along the way... On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Jim Kennedy wrote: so far have gotten through page nine and wanted to send what i have, will do more in next few hours tonight. On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 6:44 PM, Jim Kennedy < I will do so. I\'m good at shrinking without cutting. Thnx. wrote: On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 5:39 PM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: Hi Jim, We need you to give this one more pass-through ? if you can find places to cut and clarify, that would be great. Can you send something tonight your time? 216 217'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'2341 - C05763198.txt','8:30 draftCheck w Holbrooke-- Jim K. sent in some edits in the middle of the night -- strictly designed to trim/improve flow. Think it\'s worth you flipping through to see if any strike you as worth making. OK. Went through it. It\'s not too much shorter, but I think it\'s tighter here and there. Made slight change at end to try to tie in with how it started to bring full circle. An area where you could save time and space (but I didn\'t try to change it) would be to shorten the parts where you talk about Israel and Palestine and about Iraq and Afghanistan - it seems to me that those are tactical discussions of an existing issue, and somewhat removed from the more abstract and strategic policy outline she\'s otherwise aiming at here. By the way, the phrase global network of diverse partnerships seems to be absent now. I kind of liked it on several levels, but I presume it met some objection along the way... On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Jim Kennedy wrote:','8:30 draftCheck w Holbrooke-- Jim K. sent in some edits in the middle of the night -- strictly designed to trim/improve flow. Think it\'s worth you flipping through to see if any strike you as worth making. OK. Went through it. It\'s not too much shorter, but I think it\'s tighter here and there. Made slight change at end to try to tie in with how it started to bring full circle. An area where you could save time and space (but I didn\'t try to change it) would be to shorten the parts where you talk about Israel and Palestine and about Iraq and Afghanistan - it seems to me that those are tactical discussions of an existing issue, and somewhat removed from the more abstract and strategic policy outline she\'s otherwise aiming at here. By the way, the phrase \"global network of diverse partnerships\" seems to be absent now. I kind of liked it on several levels, but I presume it met some objection along the way... On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Jim Kennedy wrote:'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'2463 - C05763790.txt','Speech/Middle EastHRC: Back this morning from Asia. Congratulations on the speech. I think it came out great. And the reaction I have heard today has been very positive. Let raise an idea about how you could present the arrangement on settlements that you are seeking with Israel as I understand it, i.e. a moratorium coupled with allowances to complete a number of housing units. There are two ways: 1. To describe it as an agreement, explaining why the US has accepted an Israeli completion of a handful of units whose construction already has begun. This raises some concerns. It would represent U.S. legitimization of some (however small) Israeli activity in the West Bank and it would trigger Arab and Palestinian complaints that we had compromised, sowing doubts about our effectiveness. 2. The alternative would be for the administration to say: a. We have come a very long way, as Israel has made unprecedented commitments to the U.S. in terms of a settlements freeze. This is a very welcome development. b. We did not achieve all that we had hoped as Israel intends to complete a number of housing units. We have differences with the Israeli government on this matter which we have expressed to them.. ?c. That said, we are convinced that substantial progress has been made that warrants an immediate resumption of peace talks as well as Arab steps toward Israel that will help promote a two-state solution. This latter option retains our credibility, does not compromise our oft-stated position and allows us to move forward. Of course, I am around if you want to discuss. Good luck in India. They are very excited about your visit. Sandy','Speech/Middle EastHRC: Back this morning from Asia. Congratulations on the speech. I think it came out great. And the reaction I have heard today has been very positive. Let raise an idea about how you could present the arrangement on settlements that you are seeking with Israel as I understand it, i.e. a moratorium coupled with allowances to complete a number of housing units. There are two ways: 1. To describe it as an agreement, explaining why the US has accepted an Israeli completion of a handful of units whose construction already has begun. This raises some concerns. It would represent U.S. legitimization of some (however small) Israeli activity in the West Bank and it would trigger Arab and Palestinian complaints that we had compromised, sowing doubts about our effectiveness. 2. The alternative would be for the administration to say: a. We have come a very long way, as Israel has made unprecedented commitments to the U.S. in terms of a settlements freeze. This is a very welcome development. b. We did not achieve all that we had hoped as Israel intends to complete a number of housing units. We have differences with the Israeli government on this matter which we have expressed to them.. ?c. That said, we are convinced that substantial progress has been made that warrants an immediate resumption of peace talks as well as Arab steps toward Israel that will help promote a two-state solution. This latter option retains our credibility, does not compromise our oft-stated position and allows us to move forward. Of course, I am around if you want to discuss. Good luck in India. They are very excited about your visit. Sandy'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'2474 - C05763811.txt','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years, Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side. U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. \"I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years,\" Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. \"This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side.\" U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing; U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, \"we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements,\" Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'2565 - C05764042.txt','Israeli TOR language for Bibi CallHuma She should also wish the PM Mazel Toy on his new grandson, just born within the last day or so. o The goal is clear: to bring an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and to resolve the open disputes and claims between the parties, including the territorial and security issues addressed by UN Security Council Resolution 242 and 338, by reaching realistic, effective, and enduring agreements and arrangements which will enable two states to live side by side in peace and security?the state of Israel with secure and recognized borders and an independent and territorially and economically viable Palestinian state. Without prejudice to the location of borders, the land being discussed is the territory occupied in 1967. ? It is understood that this will be achieved through direct bilateral negotiations which will resolve previously identified issues such as security, borders, settlements, refugees, Jerusalem, relations, and cooperation with other neighbors as well as other issues of common interest. The U.S. will play an active and sustained role in supporting the parties in this effort. The parties will need to: agree on the conduct of the negotiations, reach the necessary agreements and arrangements, and ultimately attain their long awaited mutual reconciliation.','Israeli TOR language for Bibi CallHuma She should also wish the PM Mazel Toy on his new grandson, just born within the last day or so. o The goal is clear: to bring an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and to resolve the open disputes and claims between the parties, including the territorial and security issues addressed by UN Security Council Resolution 242 and 338, by reaching realistic, effective, and enduring agreements and arrangements which will enable two states to live side by side in peace and security?the state of Israel with secure and recognized borders and an independent and territorially and economically viable Palestinian state. Without prejudice to the location of borders, the land being discussed is the territory occupied in 1967. ? It is understood that this will be achieved through direct bilateral negotiations which will resolve previously identified issues such as security, borders, settlements, refugees, Jerusalem, relations, and cooperation with other neighbors as well as other issues of common interest. The U.S. will play an active and sustained role in supporting the parties in this effort. The parties will need to: agree on the conduct of the negotiations, reach the necessary agreements and arrangements, and ultimately attain their long awaited mutual reconciliation.'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'269 - C05739877.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'2818 - C05764531.txt','Israel PM: progress made with U.S. on settlements (AP)LONDON (AP) Israel and the U.S. are making headway in defusing an unusually public disagreement over West Bank settlements, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said as he met a top American envoy in London on Wednesday. Netanyahu has said ahead of his meeting with U.S. Mideast envoy George Mitchell that he wants an agreement that allows Israel to proceed with some settlement construction while at the same time restarting peace talks with the Palestinians. In the past week, both Israel and the U.S. have been signaling that an agreement could be within reach. Speaking alongside Mitchell before the meeting, Netanyahu said he hoped peace negotiations would resume shortly. We are making headway. My government has taken steps in both words and deeds to move forward, he said. But in the days preceding Wednesday\'s meeting, the key encounter of the Israeli leader\'s four-day London trip, he also made clear he sees the spotlight on settlements as unfair and insisted the Mideast conflict is rooted in a deep Arab enmity toward Israel that predates them. 177','Israel PM: progress made with U.S. on settlements (AP)LONDON (AP) Israel and the U.S. are making headway in defusing an unusually public disagreement over West Bank settlements, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said as he met a top American envoy in London on Wednesday. Netanyahu has said ahead of his meeting with U.S. Mideast envoy George Mitchell that he wants an agreement that allows Israel to proceed with some settlement construction while at the same time restarting peace talks with the Palestinians. In the past week, both Israel and the U.S. have been signaling that an agreement could be within reach. Speaking alongside Mitchell before the meeting, Netanyahu said he hoped peace negotiations would resume \"shortly.\" \"We are making headway. My government has taken steps in both words and deeds to move forward,\" he said. But in the days preceding Wednesday\'s meeting, the key encounter of the Israeli leader\'s four-day London trip, he also made clear he sees the spotlight on settlements as unfair and insisted the Mideast conflict is rooted in a deep Arab enmity toward Israel that predates them. 177'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'2949 - C05764754.txt','Israeli Reversal Unesco Israeli ReversalIsraeli position change on Unesco from Amb Killion. Alon Uspech from Israel PM office called me to ask what Netanyaho can do to help. He is already apparently talking to Berlusconi. I suggested Argentina and Chile. Pls let S and NEA know. 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/22/2019','Israeli Reversal Unesco Israeli ReversalIsraeli position change on Unesco from Amb Killion. Alon Uspech from Israel PM office called me to ask what Netanyaho can do to help. He is already apparently talking to Berlusconi. I suggested Argentina and Chile. Pls let S and NEA know. 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/22/2019'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'2967 - C05764786.txt','Bibi/Abu MazenSeems the best for a bad situation. Moves the public discussion from settlement freeze to final status. Keeps some pressure on the parties. And seems like you will play a more public role, which is good. (You have more credibility on both sides than anyone). Going forward, if Bibi continues to be the obstacle, you will need to fmd the ground from which you can make his politics uneasy. I think you can do that even with current concerns in Israel about US posture. But it will be easier as we rebuild trust so that our future admonitions are accepted. (An HRC trip there to reframe perceptions?). Finally, need to be mindful of Abu Mazen\'s politics. Taking a lot of criticism for meeting with Bibi without settlement freeze. Sandy This is written from my BlackBerry.','Bibi/Abu MazenSeems the best for a bad situation. Moves the public discussion from settlement freeze to final status. Keeps some pressure on the parties. And seems like you will play a more public role, which is good. (You have more credibility on both sides than anyone). Going forward, if Bibi continues to be the obstacle, you will need to fmd the ground from which you can make his politics uneasy. I think you can do that even with current concerns in Israel about US posture. But it will be easier as we rebuild trust so that our future admonitions are accepted. (An HRC trip there to reframe perceptions?). Finally, need to be mindful of Abu Mazen\'s politics. Taking a lot of criticism for meeting with Bibi without settlement freeze. Sandy This is written from my BlackBerry.'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'2993 - C05764842.txt','(Reuters) Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pact Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pactColleagues: Passing on this news item for your situational awareness. Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Egypt has delayed the signing of a deal to heal the rift between President Mahmoud Abbas\' Fatah movement and the rival Palestinian Islamist group Hamas because of new complications, an Egyptian official said on Friday. He cited the growing tension between Fatah and Hamas over the handling by Abbas of a U.N. report criticising the Israeli military offensive into Gaza in December and January. Cairo had slated a signing ceremony for October 25. The agreement would resolve nothing immediately but would outline steps to restore Palestinian unity. Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and Fatah dominates in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. The official told Reuters no new date was set for signing. Egypt saw it was better to delay until there is a suitable atmosphere, he said. Abbas admits his government erred in approving a U.N. decision in Geneva two weeks ago to delay action on the so-called Goldstone report, which is particularly critical of Israel for alleged war crimes during the Gaza offensive. He has reversed course and the issue was being reconsidered on Friday at a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, which Abbas requested. We are not going to let things collapse, said another Egyptian official of his country\'s lengthy mediation between the Palestinian factions which began over a year ago. We will wait until the dust settles and activate efforts again and I hope that will be very soon. The deal would postpone Palestinian presidential and parliamentarian elections until June 28, 2010. Fatah has signed it and this week Abbas announced that if Hamas did not sign he would go ahead with elections in January as called for by the constitution. It is unclear how Fatah would be able to hold a full election since Hamas has vowed to block voting in Gaza if the ballot was scheduled without its agreement.','(Reuters) Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pact Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pactColleagues: Passing on this news item for your situational awareness. Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Egypt has delayed the signing of a deal to heal the rift between President Mahmoud Abbas\' Fatah movement and the rival Palestinian Islamist group Hamas because of \"new complications\", an Egyptian official said on Friday. He cited the growing tension between Fatah and Hamas over the handling by Abbas of a U.N. report criticising the Israeli military offensive into Gaza in December and January. Cairo had slated a signing ceremony for October 25. The agreement would resolve nothing immediately but would outline steps to restore Palestinian unity. Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and Fatah dominates in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. The official told Reuters no new date was set for signing. \"Egypt saw it was better to delay until there is a suitable atmosphere,\" he said. Abbas admits his government erred in approving a U.N. decision in Geneva two weeks ago to delay action on the so-called Goldstone report, which is particularly critical of Israel for alleged war crimes during the Gaza offensive. He has reversed course and the issue was being reconsidered on Friday at a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, which Abbas requested. \"We are not going to let things collapse,\" said another Egyptian official of his country\'s lengthy mediation between the Palestinian factions which began over a year ago. \"We will wait until the dust settles and activate efforts again and I hope that will be very soon.\" The deal would postpone Palestinian presidential and parliamentarian elections until June 28, 2010. Fatah has signed it and this week Abbas announced that if Hamas did not sign he would go ahead with elections in January as called for by the constitution. It is unclear how Fatah would be able to hold a full election since Hamas has vowed to block voting in Gaza if the ballot was scheduled without its agreement.'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'3018 - C05764883.txt','President\'s remarks on Middle EastThought they were just right. 67 and Jerusalem for Pals. Jewish state and no preconditions for Bibi. Now, both parties can say they got what they need, which hopefully creates some space to begin negotiations. Sandy This is written from my BlackBerry.','President\'s remarks on Middle EastThought they were just right. 67 and Jerusalem for Pals. Jewish state and no preconditions for Bibi. Now, both parties can say they got what they need, which hopefully creates some space to begin negotiations. Sandy This is written from my BlackBerry.'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'3082 - C05764985.txt','A request for MondayPer my prior email Cdm Erica, we are of course always ready to help. But I have to say the way in which these papers have been tasked has been, frankly, chaotic. For two Fridays in a row we were sent taskers after 9 or 10 pm with short deadlines, and fulfillment of one set of requirements has only led to another. We also note that there has not generally been an effort to distinguish among bureaus in terms of substantive responsibilities and NEA has repeatedly had to refer USUN-W to other bureaus, especially PRM and somewhat mystifyingly, 10. I am honestly not quite sure what is needed now. There is already an 10-drafted paper on Israel in the UN that I cleared Friday evening. Are you asking us to script her on that topic for her meetings? I doubt very much that Ambassador Rice\'s interlocutors will seek to draw her into a discussion of the Israeli or Palestinian economies and I can\'t think why she would raise that topic with them and what policy points we would expect her to make in the context of her visit. If you really need background papers on the two economies, we can give you them. We\'ll work on the BCLs at 00B Monday with input from posts. Our aim is to provide Amb Rice maximum support. Best, Maura Maura ?','A request for MondayPer my prior email Cdm Erica, we are of course always ready to help. But I have to say the way in which these papers have been tasked has been, frankly, chaotic. For two Fridays in a row we were sent taskers after 9 or 10 pm with short deadlines, and fulfillment of one set of requirements has only led to another. We also note that there has not generally been an effort to distinguish among bureaus in terms of substantive responsibilities and NEA has repeatedly had to refer USUN-W to other bureaus, especially PRM and somewhat mystifyingly, 10. I am honestly not quite sure what is needed now. There is already an 10-drafted paper on Israel in the UN that I cleared Friday evening. Are you asking us to script her on that topic for her meetings? I doubt very much that Ambassador Rice\'s interlocutors will seek to draw her into a discussion of the Israeli or Palestinian economies and I can\'t think why she would raise that topic with them and what policy points we would expect her to make in the context of her visit. If you really need background papers on the two economies, we can give you them. We\'ll work on the BCLs at 00B Monday with input from posts. Our aim is to provide Amb Rice maximum support. Best, Maura Maura ?'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'3154 - C05765145.txt','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately, the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. I think we should ... get on it and get with it. It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an unprecedented offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli restraint in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, unprecedented, even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan falls far short of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it unprecedented, which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah you stand there guardedly optimistic in public in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. \"We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately,\" the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. \"I think we should ... get on it and get with it.\" It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an \"unprecedented\" offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli \"restraint\" in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, \"unprecedented,\" even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan \"falls far short\" of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it \"unprecedented,\" which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East; clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah; you stand there \"guardedly optimistic\" in public; in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'3229 - C05765673.txt','Gaza militants agree to halt rocket fire (AP)See below for a report that Hamas is announcing that militants will stop launching rockets from Gaza into Southern Israel. Colleagues: Ops is transmitting this press ticker for your situational awareness. Greg Macris, Senior Watch Officer GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - (AP) Palestinian militants in Gaza have agreed to stop firing rockets into southern Israel. Hamas announced the agreement this evening, saying it\'s intended to prevent Israeli retaliation and give Gaza residents more stability. Hamas\' interior minister says it should make it easier for residents to rebuild the infrastructure that was destroyed in last winter\'s war with Israel. Hamas has mostly refrained from firing rockets since Israel\'s three-week offensive ended in January. Some Gaza militant groups have continued with rocket attacks since the end of the war, but they\'ve been far less frequent. The latest came this morning, but it caused no injuries. A small faction affiliated with al- Qaida claimed responsibility.','Gaza militants agree to halt rocket fire (AP)See below for a report that Hamas is announcing that militants will stop launching rockets from Gaza into Southern Israel. Colleagues: Ops is transmitting this press ticker for your situational awareness. Greg Macris, Senior Watch Officer GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - (AP) Palestinian militants in Gaza have agreed to stop firing rockets into southern Israel. Hamas announced the agreement this evening, saying it\'s intended to prevent Israeli retaliation and give Gaza residents more stability. Hamas\' interior minister says it should make it easier for residents to rebuild the infrastructure that was destroyed in last winter\'s war with Israel. Hamas has mostly refrained from firing rockets since Israel\'s three-week offensive ended in January. Some Gaza militant groups have continued with rocket attacks since the end of the war, but they\'ve been far less frequent. The latest came this morning, but it caused no injuries. A small faction affiliated with al- Qaida claimed responsibility.'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'3474 - C05766088.txt','Statement on settlement moratoriumPer the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.','Statement on settlement moratoriumPer the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'3476 - C05766090.txt','Statement on settlement moratoriumWhat do you think? Per the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.','Statement on settlement moratoriumWhat do you think? Per the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'3480 - C05766097.txt','Abu MazenNetanyahu gave a press conference a few hours ago. I\'ve seen plenty of his quotes in stories. Let me see if I can find transcript. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?','Abu MazenNetanyahu gave a press conference a few hours ago. I\'ve seen plenty of his quotes in stories. Let me see if I can find transcript. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'3481 - C05766099.txt','Abu MazenWill do. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. Netanyahu gave a press conference a few hours ago. I\'ve seen plenty of his quotes in stories. Let me see if I can find transcript. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?','Abu MazenWill do. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. Netanyahu gave a press conference a few hours ago. I\'ve seen plenty of his quotes in stories. Let me see if I can find transcript. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'3482 - C05766101.txt','Abu MazenWill do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. We have dismantled hundreds of roadblocks and checkpoints, extended the hours of operation on the Allenby Bridge and removed bureaucratic obstacles to Palestinian economic development. These actions have helped spur a surge, a boom, in the Palestinian economy. At the same time, the security environment has improved thanks both to the efforts of the IDF and to the efforts of better trained PA security forces. Now we wish to add to this improved economic and security climate meaningful political negotiations. I have already said that we will not build new settlements and that we would not expropriate additional land for existing settlements. I said we would also restrain settlement activity, and that\'s exactly what we decided to do today. I promised to enable normal life to continue for the three hundred thousand Israeli citizens, our brothers and sisters, who live in Judea and Samaria. That is why this suspension will not affect construction currently underway. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. Netanyahu gave a press conference a few hours ago. I\'ve seen plenty of his quotes in stories. Let me see if I can find transcript. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?','Abu MazenWill do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. We have dismantled hundreds of roadblocks and checkpoints, extended the hours of operation on the Allenby Bridge and removed bureaucratic obstacles to Palestinian economic development. These actions have helped spur a surge, a boom, in the Palestinian economy. At the same time, the security environment has improved thanks both to the efforts of the IDF and to the efforts of better trained PA security forces. Now we wish to add to this improved economic and security climate meaningful political negotiations. I have already said that we will not build new settlements and that we would not expropriate additional land for existing settlements. I said we would also restrain settlement activity, and that\'s exactly what we decided to do today. I promised to enable normal life to continue for the three hundred thousand Israeli citizens, our brothers and sisters, who live in Judea and Samaria. That is why this suspension will not affect construction currently underway. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. Netanyahu gave a press conference a few hours ago. I\'ve seen plenty of his quotes in stories. Let me see if I can find transcript. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'3483 - C05766102.txt','Abu Mazen RE:\' Abu MazenDaniel R is going to get it to him, along with your statement, highlighting what you\'ve said about 1967. Abu Mazen wants to see it. I assume Mara knows how to send? Will do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?','Abu Mazen RE:\' Abu MazenDaniel R is going to get it to him, along with your statement, highlighting what you\'ve said about 1967. Abu Mazen wants to see it. I assume Mara knows how to send? Will do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Israel',34,1,'3567 - C05766254.txt','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Israeli_disengagement_from_Gaza',1,1,'1943 - C05762522.txt','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitledIsrael\'s Lawyer, in which Aaron argued For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney... I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer. Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the I was there and I know what happened. An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.) But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the facts in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s disengagement from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949. 61','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitled\"Israel\'s Lawyer,\" in which Aaron argued \"For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney...\" I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled \"The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer.\" Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the \"I was there and I know what happened.\" An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: \"Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.\") But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the \"facts\" in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s \"disengagement\" from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: \"In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949.\" 61'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Israeli_new_shekel',1,1,'2319 - C05763139.txt','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a campaign of persecution against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found a basis of evidence against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was no basis for the police recommendation and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a \"campaign of persecution\" against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found \"a basis of evidence\" against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was \"no basis for the police recommendation\" and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Israeli_settlement',1,1,'1877 - C05762349.txt','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, The Settlements Myth, is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the road map for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements). Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the construction line of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain existing major Israeli population centers in the West Bank on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . . One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an agreed outcome of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the construction line, saying that within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria. However, there never were any agreed principles of settlement activities. Moreover, the effort to define the construction line was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, \"The Settlements Myth,\" is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the \"road map\" for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: \"GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements).\" Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley; President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon; and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the \"construction line\" of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain \"existing major Israeli population centers\" in the West Bank \"on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . .\" One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an \"agreed outcome\" of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the \"construction line,\" saying that \"within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria.\" However, there never were any \"agreed principles of settlement activities.\" Moreover, the effort to define the \"construction line\" was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Israeli–Palestinian_conflict',5,1,'1166 - C05760434.txt','Statement on settlement moratoriumPer the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.','Statement on settlement moratoriumPer the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Israeli–Palestinian_conflict',5,1,'1167 - C05760435.txt','Statement on settlement moratoriumOk. What do you think? Per the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.','Statement on settlement moratoriumOk. What do you think? Per the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Israeli–Palestinian_conflict',5,1,'2565 - C05764042.txt','Israeli TOR language for Bibi CallHuma She should also wish the PM Mazel Toy on his new grandson, just born within the last day or so. o The goal is clear: to bring an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and to resolve the open disputes and claims between the parties, including the territorial and security issues addressed by UN Security Council Resolution 242 and 338, by reaching realistic, effective, and enduring agreements and arrangements which will enable two states to live side by side in peace and security?the state of Israel with secure and recognized borders and an independent and territorially and economically viable Palestinian state. Without prejudice to the location of borders, the land being discussed is the territory occupied in 1967. ? It is understood that this will be achieved through direct bilateral negotiations which will resolve previously identified issues such as security, borders, settlements, refugees, Jerusalem, relations, and cooperation with other neighbors as well as other issues of common interest. The U.S. will play an active and sustained role in supporting the parties in this effort. The parties will need to: agree on the conduct of the negotiations, reach the necessary agreements and arrangements, and ultimately attain their long awaited mutual reconciliation.','Israeli TOR language for Bibi CallHuma She should also wish the PM Mazel Toy on his new grandson, just born within the last day or so. o The goal is clear: to bring an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and to resolve the open disputes and claims between the parties, including the territorial and security issues addressed by UN Security Council Resolution 242 and 338, by reaching realistic, effective, and enduring agreements and arrangements which will enable two states to live side by side in peace and security?the state of Israel with secure and recognized borders and an independent and territorially and economically viable Palestinian state. Without prejudice to the location of borders, the land being discussed is the territory occupied in 1967. ? It is understood that this will be achieved through direct bilateral negotiations which will resolve previously identified issues such as security, borders, settlements, refugees, Jerusalem, relations, and cooperation with other neighbors as well as other issues of common interest. The U.S. will play an active and sustained role in supporting the parties in this effort. The parties will need to: agree on the conduct of the negotiations, reach the necessary agreements and arrangements, and ultimately attain their long awaited mutual reconciliation.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Israeli–Palestinian_conflict',5,1,'3474 - C05766088.txt','Statement on settlement moratoriumPer the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.','Statement on settlement moratoriumPer the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Israeli–Palestinian_conflict',5,1,'3476 - C05766090.txt','Statement on settlement moratoriumWhat do you think? Per the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.','Statement on settlement moratoriumWhat do you think? Per the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Israel_Defense_Forces',1,1,'3482 - C05766101.txt','Abu MazenWill do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. We have dismantled hundreds of roadblocks and checkpoints, extended the hours of operation on the Allenby Bridge and removed bureaucratic obstacles to Palestinian economic development. These actions have helped spur a surge, a boom, in the Palestinian economy. At the same time, the security environment has improved thanks both to the efforts of the IDF and to the efforts of better trained PA security forces. Now we wish to add to this improved economic and security climate meaningful political negotiations. I have already said that we will not build new settlements and that we would not expropriate additional land for existing settlements. I said we would also restrain settlement activity, and that\'s exactly what we decided to do today. I promised to enable normal life to continue for the three hundred thousand Israeli citizens, our brothers and sisters, who live in Judea and Samaria. That is why this suspension will not affect construction currently underway. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. Netanyahu gave a press conference a few hours ago. I\'ve seen plenty of his quotes in stories. Let me see if I can find transcript. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?','Abu MazenWill do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. We have dismantled hundreds of roadblocks and checkpoints, extended the hours of operation on the Allenby Bridge and removed bureaucratic obstacles to Palestinian economic development. These actions have helped spur a surge, a boom, in the Palestinian economy. At the same time, the security environment has improved thanks both to the efforts of the IDF and to the efforts of better trained PA security forces. Now we wish to add to this improved economic and security climate meaningful political negotiations. I have already said that we will not build new settlements and that we would not expropriate additional land for existing settlements. I said we would also restrain settlement activity, and that\'s exactly what we decided to do today. I promised to enable normal life to continue for the three hundred thousand Israeli citizens, our brothers and sisters, who live in Judea and Samaria. That is why this suspension will not affect construction currently underway. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. Netanyahu gave a press conference a few hours ago. I\'ve seen plenty of his quotes in stories. Let me see if I can find transcript. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Israel_Police',1,1,'2319 - C05763139.txt','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a campaign of persecution against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found a basis of evidence against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was no basis for the police recommendation and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a \"campaign of persecution\" against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found \"a basis of evidence\" against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was \"no basis for the police recommendation\" and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Istanbul',3,1,'2697 - C05764282.txt','Ensuring Energy TransitionsH RC: FYI. This is my point. cdm Hi Cheryl, Thanks for your email. I am on a plane now ? headed back from Istambul. I have not has any time to address this. But I will certainly work on it shortly. And in fact am meeting with David this week to do so. But I also think it is essential to take into account the concerns of the Hill. In Jose\'s hearings and mine, the committee quite explicitly and directly said they expected us to play significant roles in energy. David should certainly have the lead role, as the secretary has said and as the legislation clearly spells out, but we also need to figure out how we can work together. And I am sure that can be done amicably under david\'s overall leadership in this area. But H should be consulted and talk to the SFRC before any changes are made to avoid any surprises and be sure they understand what is being done. And, of course, I want to be sure we bring in Jose on any discussions, since he has important interests in this. Regards, Bob Bob: I hope you are settling in ? looking forward to finding a moment to connect with you. I particularly want to make sure we follow-up on energy in your title and making sure lines are clear in that arena to avoid any dropped balls or missed opportunities. I wanted to flag one matter now because the Secretary has asked David Goldwyn during her look-ahead meeting regarding energy, to move forward on several energy security priorities ? including engaging with key producers like Brazil, Mexico, Angola and Nigeria as well as addressing energy security concerns with consumers like China and India. Given that E/EEB previously had the lead on energy matters before we had an International Energy Coordinator, I want to make sure you and he are properly and smoothly transitioning matters to him.','Ensuring Energy TransitionsH RC: FYI. This is my point. cdm Hi Cheryl, Thanks for your email. I am on a plane now ? headed back from Istambul. I have not has any time to address this. But I will certainly work on it shortly. And in fact am meeting with David this week to do so. But I also think it is essential to take into account the concerns of the Hill. In Jose\'s hearings and mine, the committee quite explicitly and directly said they expected us to play significant roles in energy. David should certainly have the lead role, as the secretary has said and as the legislation clearly spells out, but we also need to figure out how we can work together. And I am sure that can be done amicably under david\'s overall leadership in this area. But H should be consulted and talk to the SFRC before any changes are made to avoid any surprises and be sure they understand what is being done. And, of course, I want to be sure we bring in Jose on any discussions, since he has important interests in this. Regards, Bob Bob: I hope you are settling in ? looking forward to finding a moment to connect with you. I particularly want to make sure we follow-up on energy in your title and making sure lines are clear in that arena to avoid any dropped balls or missed opportunities. I wanted to flag one matter now because the Secretary has asked David Goldwyn during her look-ahead meeting regarding energy, to move forward on several energy security priorities ? including engaging with key producers like Brazil, Mexico, Angola and Nigeria as well as addressing energy security concerns with consumers like China and India. Given that E/EEB previously had the lead on energy matters before we had an International Energy Coordinator, I want to make sure you and he are properly and smoothly transitioning matters to him.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Istanbul',3,1,'2707 - C05764298.txt','Rose....Thanks, Also, Sergei Kislyak told me last evening that the change in administrations here + the missile defense decision made it much easier for Russia to be helpful on Iran last week. Re connecting, I\'m off this evening to Rhodes, Athens, Paris, Oslo, & Istanbul, but I can be reached via my office as I bounce around. Cheers, S. Thx for passing on the feedback which I will share w her. Let\'s plan another catch up call. I\'m copying my assistant, Lauren, to try to schedule for us. briefed a group of wonks at Brookings tonite. Superbly impressive & persuasive. Low-key mastery & confidence. Congrats on having her on your team & leading these negs.','Rose....Thanks, Also, Sergei Kislyak told me last evening that the change in administrations here + the missile defense decision made it much easier for Russia to be helpful on Iran last week. Re connecting, I\'m off this evening to Rhodes, Athens, Paris, Oslo, & Istanbul, but I can be reached via my office as I bounce around. Cheers, S. Thx for passing on the feedback which I will share w her. Let\'s plan another catch up call. I\'m copying my assistant, Lauren, to try to schedule for us. briefed a group of wonks at Brookings tonite. Superbly impressive & persuasive. Low-key mastery & confidence. Congrats on having her on your team & leading these negs.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Istanbul',3,1,'3087 - C05764996.txt','buss in Oslo Congrats...Just leaving Oslo. Jonas Store sure appreciates his good working rel with you, and seems super eager to help on Afpak. Rumor is that, with elecitons behind them, he may be moved to (get this!) the health ministry. He\'s mum on subject, but it makes political sense in Norway. Rumored rpt rumored successor is Jan Egeland-who would be a very good choice, though Jonas is in a class by himself. Off to Istanbul. Cheers. Thx. I just spoke w George from the plane before landing oin Dublin and I agree. Safe travels. ... on Armenia-Turkey. Tough stuff, I know. Great accomplishment. I\'m in Greece. George P will be big help. S','buss in Oslo Congrats...Just leaving Oslo. Jonas Store sure appreciates his good working rel with you, and seems super eager to help on Afpak. Rumor is that, with elecitons behind them, he may be moved to (get this!) the health ministry. He\'s mum on subject, but it makes political sense in Norway. Rumored rpt rumored successor is Jan Egeland-who would be a very good choice, though Jonas is in a class by himself. Off to Istanbul. Cheers. Thx. I just spoke w George from the plane before landing oin Dublin and I agree. Safe travels. ... on Armenia-Turkey. Tough stuff, I know. Great accomplishment. I\'m in Greece. George P will be big help. S'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Italian_language',3,1,'1436 - C05761154.txt','Final Position Description - Special Rep for Global Public/Private Partnerships Support for Italian Restoration of Cultural MonumentsAttachments: 2009-05-03 SpecialRepforGlobalPartnerships.doc FYI Pat Attached and below at bottom is the final position description. Let\'s discuss the items when we meet. raises below tomorrow Heather Per our conversation last week, we should begin on-boarding Thanks. once she can come on board. cdm From: Will do ? looking forward to it. BTW, have you officially signed off oon my job description, per our discussion? I assume so, but that also means paperwork, a staff assistant, and VERY IMPORTANT, an office for me and my team, which now counts 6 permanent staff. We really need an office on the 7th floor, with representational space, as I will be bringing in CEO\'s, Foundation presidents, and other prominent individuals on a range of isues, and they\'ll need to know that, the Secretary takes these public/private initiatives seriously. There is some good space on the 7th floor (suite 7427 has been vacated by the CFO and would be perfect), and there might also be extra space in the newly renovated old wing, where Judith McHale and R will be moving. In any event, I plan to hit the ground running on June 1, so I\'ll need a secretary and office asap, as I\'m in effect coming into State every day anyway, but Pat won\'t make a move without your authorization. Many thanks! Final Position Description','Final Position Description - Special Rep for Global Public/Private Partnerships Support for Italian Restoration of Cultural MonumentsAttachments: 2009-05-03 SpecialRepforGlobalPartnerships.doc FYI Pat Attached and below at bottom is the final position description. Let\'s discuss the items when we meet. raises below tomorrow Heather Per our conversation last week, we should begin on-boarding Thanks. once she can come on board. cdm From: Will do ? looking forward to it. BTW, have you officially signed off oon my job description, per our discussion? I assume so, but that also means paperwork, a staff assistant, and VERY IMPORTANT, an office for me and my team, which now counts 6 permanent staff. We really need an office on the 7th floor, with representational space, as I will be bringing in CEO\'s, Foundation presidents, and other prominent individuals on a range of isues, and they\'ll need to know that, the Secretary takes these public/private initiatives seriously. There is some good space on the 7th floor (suite 7427 has been vacated by the CFO and would be perfect), and there might also be extra space in the newly renovated old wing, where Judith McHale and R will be moving. In any event, I plan to hit the ground running on June 1, so I\'ll need a secretary and office asap, as I\'m in effect coming into State every day anyway, but Pat won\'t make a move without your authorization. Many thanks! Final Position Description'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Italian_language',3,1,'1461 - C05761203.txt','Public/Private Partnership for ItalyFYI EUR tells me that they have engaged fully with Ambassador Bagley and Kris Balderston on this project, and that Ambassador Bagley has spoken with the Italian Ambassador and reviewed the proposed approach. She said he thought that it sounded like a good plan and would be warmly received. They are ready to convene a meeting with the NIAF President as soon as the Secretary approves the action memo. 11','Public/Private Partnership for ItalyFYI EUR tells me that they have engaged fully with Ambassador Bagley and Kris Balderston on this project, and that Ambassador Bagley has spoken with the Italian Ambassador and reviewed the proposed approach. She said he thought that it sounded like a good plan and would be warmly received. They are ready to convene a meeting with the NIAF President as soon as the Secretary approves the action memo. 11'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Italian_language',3,1,'343 - C05758482.txt','Public/Private Partnership for ItalyOk FYI EUR tells me that they have engaged fully with Ambassador Bagley and Kris Balderston on this project, and that Ambassador Bagley has spoken with the Italian Ambassador and reviewed the proposed approach. She said he thought that it sounded like a good plan and would be warmly received. They are ready to convene a meeting with the NIAF President as soon as the Secretary approves the action memo.','Public/Private Partnership for ItalyOk FYI EUR tells me that they have engaged fully with Ambassador Bagley and Kris Balderston on this project, and that Ambassador Bagley has spoken with the Italian Ambassador and reviewed the proposed approach. She said he thought that it sounded like a good plan and would be warmly received. They are ready to convene a meeting with the NIAF President as soon as the Secretary approves the action memo.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Italy',11,1,'1170 - C05760445.txt','Calls confirmedI doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedI doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Italy',11,1,'1172 - C05760447.txt','Calls confirmedCan\'t wait. You know how much I love making calls. We have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedCan\'t wait. You know how much I love making calls. We have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(10.852301476109442,5.426150738054721,2500,'Italy',11,2,'1576 - C05761398.txt','(AP) Italian foreign minister cancels trip to IranItalian foreign minister cancels trip to Iran ROME (AP) ? Italy\'s foreign minister has canceled a planned trip to Iran for talks on regional security issues. The Foreign Ministry in a statement Wednesday cited a problem over the meeting place with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. It said it regretted the lost opportunity to discuss involving Iran in the stabilization of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Foreign Minister Franco Frattini had been scheduled to depart later Wednesday. The communiqu made no mention of reported criticism over the planned trip, nor did it mention a missile test conducted Wednesday by Iran with a range capable of reaching Israel and U.S. Mideast bases. Nisha Desai State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Italian foreign minister cancels trip to IranItalian foreign minister cancels trip to Iran ROME (AP) ? Italy\'s foreign minister has canceled a planned trip to Iran for talks on regional security issues. The Foreign Ministry in a statement Wednesday cited a problem over the meeting place with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. It said it regretted the \"lost opportunity\" to discuss involving Iran in the stabilization of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Foreign Minister Franco Frattini had been scheduled to depart later Wednesday. The communiqu made no mention of reported criticism over the planned trip, nor did it mention a missile test conducted Wednesday by Iran with a range capable of reaching Israel and U.S. Mideast bases. Nisha Desai State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Italy',11,1,'1867 - C05762328.txt','QuestionsThanks, Hillary. I\'m attaching the CV of and have also sent it to Jake. I\'d have loved to attend the B6 India lunch, but I\'ve got a long-standing working lunch with the Managing Global Insecurity project at Brookings that Carlos Pascual set up and has been leading. Tom Pickering, Tim Wirth, Chet Crocker, Esther Brimmer, and various other such will be there, and I can\'t pull out (my office had passed this word to yours). I\'m so pleased you\'re going to India. It was your trip to the region, with Chelsea, in 95 that established the momentum for Bill\'s. I\'ll always remember you talk (with slide show) at State after you returned. I\'ll send you tomorrow my book Engaging India now that you\'re re- engaging them. Hard work ahead of on non-pro, as you know. Hope to see you before long. I\'m taking to Italy B6 and Turkey for two weeks next Saturday. Warmest regards, Strobe Strobe--I would love the name of the young man. Just send to me and I will circulate. Will you be coming to our India lunch tomorrow? H also, I\'ve got great young guy (30ish) to suggest for the assistant position if you\'re interested in someone of huge promise and total dedication and immense intelligence again, don\'t know whether to do this one with you directly or with jake or Cheryl Are you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Just arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Cheryl or Jake on that one. & dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- I\'ve seen twice running and walking in front of my house, once \\A/ and sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary','QuestionsThanks, Hillary. I\'m attaching the CV of and have also sent it to Jake. I\'d have loved to attend the B6 India lunch, but I\'ve got a long-standing working lunch with the \"Managing Global Insecurity\" project at Brookings that Carlos Pascual set up and has been leading. Tom Pickering, Tim Wirth, Chet Crocker, Esther Brimmer, and various other such will be there, and I can\'t pull out (my office had passed this word to yours). I\'m so pleased you\'re going to India. It was your trip to the region, with Chelsea, in 95 that established the momentum for Bill\'s. I\'ll always remember you talk (with slide show) at State after you returned. I\'ll send you tomorrow my book \"Engaging India\" now that you\'re re- engaging them. Hard work ahead of on non-pro, as you know. Hope to see you before long. I\'m taking to Italy B6 and Turkey for two weeks next Saturday. Warmest regards, Strobe Strobe--I would love the name of the young man. Just send to me and I will circulate. Will you be coming to our India lunch tomorrow? H also, I\'ve got great young guy (30ish) to suggest for the assistant position if you\'re interested in someone of huge promise and total dedication and immense intelligence again, don\'t know whether to do this one with you directly or with jake or Cheryl Are you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Just arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Cheryl or Jake on that one. & dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- I\'ve seen twice running and walking in front of my house, once \\A/ and sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Italy',11,1,'1911 - C05762435.txt','Request from CherylFYI Thanks Stu! Copying Huma and Cheryl. Nora, Just to close the loop, I did meet w/ Jeffrey Romoff and his team on Wed afternoon. They gave a very impressive into on what the University Medical Center of Pittsburgh (UPMC) is doing in Southern Italy. They are already getting a lot of political support from our Emb in Rome and are grateful for it. I gave them some practical suggestions on other levers in the USG that they could pull (TDA, OPIC, Commerce Advocacy Center). They want the Secretary will make some positive reference to Berlusconi in Italy this summer of their interest in working the GOI to build a lab/production facility for developing vaccines for H1N1 and other infectious diseases. They also note the coincidence of the G20 mtng in Pittsburgh later this summer. I made no commitment. But I do believe this is a genuinely positive program and our Emb agrees. I did pass their materials to David Thorne and urged him to be in touch. He said he would engage, once/if he is confirmed. Stu I believe the UPMC\'s goal is to have some help with the Italians in achieving funding for a project in PA. But all the background I know is below in my first email. Thanks Nora. I\'m now in touch w/ Leslie and we\'ll work something out for this week, at Mr. Romoff\'s convenience. Do you have any insight into his objectives for the mtng? That sounds great. Thanks to you both. Stu- I\'ll connect you with Leslie McCombs, who is handling this. Nora: Given my travel schedule (and Stu\'s greater expertise on this), I have asked acting PDAS Stu Jones to handle this. Thanks. Hi Phil. How are you? The Secretary is hoping you can schedule a meeting with the President of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is working on a project with the Italians and is seeking some guidance. I included some background below. Please let me know if you are available for a meeting and I\'ll connect you with them. Thanks! ? UPMC\'s Relationship with Italy: UPMC has a long and successful track record in Italy. More than a decade ago, UPMC entered into a public- private partnership in Italy, and in collaboration with the region of Sicily and two existing hospitals, established a major transplant and specialty care hospital. The construction of the 18','Request from CherylFYI Thanks Stu! Copying Huma and Cheryl. Nora, Just to close the loop, I did meet w/ Jeffrey Romoff and his team on Wed afternoon. They gave a very impressive into on what the University Medical Center of Pittsburgh (UPMC) is doing in Southern Italy. They are already getting a lot of political support from our Emb in Rome and are grateful for it. I gave them some practical suggestions on other levers in the USG that they could pull (TDA, OPIC, Commerce Advocacy Center). They want the Secretary will make some positive reference to Berlusconi in Italy this summer of their interest in working the GOI to build a lab/production facility for developing vaccines for H1N1 and other infectious diseases. They also note the coincidence of the G20 mtng in Pittsburgh later this summer. I made no commitment. But I do believe this is a genuinely positive program and our Emb agrees. I did pass their materials to David Thorne and urged him to be in touch. He said he would engage, once/if he is confirmed. Stu I believe the UPMC\'s goal is to have some help with the Italians in achieving funding for a project in PA. But all the background I know is below in my first email. Thanks Nora. I\'m now in touch w/ Leslie and we\'ll work something out for this week, at Mr. Romoff\'s convenience. Do you have any insight into his objectives for the mtng? That sounds great. Thanks to you both. Stu- I\'ll connect you with Leslie McCombs, who is handling this. Nora: Given my travel schedule (and Stu\'s greater expertise on this), I have asked acting PDAS Stu Jones to handle this. Thanks. Hi Phil. How are you? The Secretary is hoping you can schedule a meeting with the President of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is working on a project with the Italians and is seeking some guidance. I included some background below. Please let me know if you are available for a meeting and I\'ll connect you with them. Thanks! ? UPMC\'s Relationship with Italy: UPMC has a long and successful track record in Italy. More than a decade ago, UPMC entered into a public- private partnership in Italy, and in collaboration with the region of Sicily and two existing hospitals, established a major transplant and specialty care hospital. The construction of the 18'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Italy',11,1,'2997 - C05764847.txt','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes; US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain; Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Italy',11,1,'3454 - C05766064.txt','1pm call manifest fpm call manifestContacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','1pm call manifest fpm call manifestContacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Italy',11,1,'3457 - C05766067.txt','1pm call manifestIf he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','1pm call manifestIf he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Italy',11,1,'3458 - C05766068.txt','fpm call manifest 1pm call manifestChecking. Since Davos is now about Haiti, do I need to go? Bill is going. Ill confirm if he\'ll be there for london. As for paris, looks like sarkozy will be there but we won\'t know for sure till tomorrow. So it would mean sarkozy meeting, speech and kouchner around 6pm when he\'s back from davos. If he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','fpm call manifest 1pm call manifestChecking. Since Davos is now about Haiti, do I need to go? Bill is going. Ill confirm if he\'ll be there for london. As for paris, looks like sarkozy will be there but we won\'t know for sure till tomorrow. So it would mean sarkozy meeting, speech and kouchner around 6pm when he\'s back from davos. If he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Italy',11,1,'3485 - C05766108.txt','Isaf callsList we are reaching out to: Saudi Italy Poland Romania Spain France Netherlands Australia Canada Norway Denmark Sweden Japan South Korea','Isaf callsList we are reaching out to: Saudi Italy Poland Romania Spain France Netherlands Australia Canada Norway Denmark Sweden Japan South Korea'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Italy',11,1,'3505 - C05766143.txt','Calls confirmedWe have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedWe have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'ITS_America',1,1,'3146 - C05765102.txt','Hilda SolisAm sure u saw but just in case Not sure if S saw this. My response to her note to me yesterday. Madame Secretary: Thank you for reaching out to Secretary Solis and convincing her to join the Verification Commission. She and Ricardo Lagos will make for a very high profile and effective international component of the Commission. We will meet with her this morning at 10 am to brief her for Tuesday\'s journey to Honduras. At this point, it appears we have a military aircraft available. The plan is for the U.S. Delegation to depart D.C., stop in Miami to pick up Ricardo Lagos, and arrive in Tegucigalpa together. We think this will send a powerful message to Hondurans and leave no doubt about our commitment to seeing this process through to a successful conclusion. You should be aware that Ambassador Hugo Llorens is under public assault. The Wall Street Journal dedicates its America\'s column this morning to attacking him and calling for his removal. Last Friday, Representative Connie Mack did Tom and Craig-- I spoke w Secretary Solis and thanked her for going to Honduras. She is eager for your briefing and advice when you meet w her today. And it is very important that Craig is going w her to guide her thru this process. Oscar Arias told me he is very worried about whether the agreement will be implemented and is meeting w the leading Presidential candidate this week to urge that he produce his party\'s 55 votes for restitution. I also spoke w Insulza who is focussed on the elections which I told him we would fully support. Is there more we should be doing? Again, thanks for all your great work and good luck in the effort to get this across the finish line. Best, HRC','Hilda SolisAm sure u saw but just in case Not sure if S saw this. My response to her note to me yesterday. Madame Secretary: Thank you for reaching out to Secretary Solis and convincing her to join the Verification Commission. She and Ricardo Lagos will make for a very high profile and effective international component of the Commission. We will meet with her this morning at 10 am to brief her for Tuesday\'s journey to Honduras. At this point, it appears we have a military aircraft available. The plan is for the U.S. Delegation to depart D.C., stop in Miami to pick up Ricardo Lagos, and arrive in Tegucigalpa together. We think this will send a powerful message to Hondurans and leave no doubt about our commitment to seeing this process through to a successful conclusion. You should be aware that Ambassador Hugo Llorens is under public assault. The Wall Street Journal dedicates its America\'s column this morning to attacking him and calling for his removal. Last Friday, Representative Connie Mack did Tom and Craig-- I spoke w Secretary Solis and thanked her for going to Honduras. She is eager for your briefing and advice when you meet w her today. And it is very important that Craig is going w her to guide her thru this process. Oscar Arias told me he is very worried about whether the agreement will be implemented and is meeting w the leading Presidential candidate this week to urge that he produce his party\'s 55 votes for restitution. I also spoke w Insulza who is focussed on the elections which I told him we would fully support. Is there more we should be doing? Again, thanks for all your great work and good luck in the effort to get this across the finish line. Best, HRC'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Its_Only_Natural_(song)',1,1,'1262 - C05760595.txt','Obama\'s Personnel ProblemFcRtgcg n Dangerous Thoughts Obama\'s Personnel Problem Dan Gerstein, 03.25.09, 12:01 AM ET The especially rocky week that President Obama just experienced has led many political observers to ask what happened to the fabled discipline candidate Obama showed during the campaign and on into the transition. How did he and his vaunted political machine go from No Drama Obama to bailout bonus blunders, Tim Geithner death watches and Special Olympic insults in less than two months? ? The easy answer is that circumstances have changed, and there is a lot of truth to that. Governing is fundamentally different than campaigning?particularly in the pressure cooker of an economic meltdown. But that\'s exactly why I would argue that the president\'s escalating execution troubles are really a function of what has largely stayed the same since the election--the mismatched, understaffed team of loyalists around him. Indeed, as best I can tell, Obama has more than a Geithner problem. He has what I would call a Rumsfeld problem. That is to say, in the infamous words of the imperious defense secretary, the president made the mistake of going to economic war with the army he had?which was built for political speed and presidential comfort?instead of the army he needs to beat back the crisis of confidence that is crippling our markets and feeding the AIG blood lust. This is not a question of having good personnel. Obama had some of the best minds working in politics and policy helping him take down Hillary Clinton and John McCain. And it\'s only natural he would want to bring many of them into his White House to help run his government, much like most every modern president has done. ?Rather, it\'s a question of having the right personnel in the right place to make the best case for Obama\'s complicated and challenging economic agenda--and perhaps most important, to persuade 42','Obama\'s Personnel ProblemFcRtgcg n Dangerous Thoughts Obama\'s Personnel Problem Dan Gerstein, 03.25.09, 12:01 AM ET The especially rocky week that President Obama just experienced has led many political observers to ask what happened to the fabled discipline candidate Obama showed during the campaign and on into the transition. How did he and his vaunted political machine go from \"No Drama Obama\" to bailout bonus blunders, Tim Geithner death watches and Special Olympic insults in less than two months? ? The easy answer is that circumstances have changed, and there is a lot of truth to that. Governing is fundamentally different than campaigning?particularly in the pressure cooker of an economic meltdown. But that\'s exactly why I would argue that the president\'s escalating execution troubles are really a function of what has largely stayed the same since the election--the mismatched, understaffed team of loyalists around him. Indeed, as best I can tell, Obama has more than a Geithner problem. He has what I would call a Rumsfeld problem. That is to say, in the infamous words of the imperious defense secretary, the president made the mistake of going to economic war with the army he had?which was built for political speed and presidential comfort?instead of the army he needs to beat back the crisis of confidence that is crippling our markets and feeding the AIG blood lust. This is not a question of having good personnel. Obama had some of the best minds working in politics and policy helping him take down Hillary Clinton and John McCain. And it\'s only natural he would want to bring many of them into his White House to help run his government, much like most every modern president has done. ?Rather, it\'s a question of having the right personnel in the right place to make the best case for Obama\'s complicated and challenging economic agenda--and perhaps most important, to persuade 42'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Its_Your_Call',1,1,'2945 - C05764745.txt','Re: Fw:Thanks Madame Secretary -- we are working this on Jim\'s schedule currently I believe but the Admiral really wants you to do this. We certainly want more attention to the still very tentative military dialogue between US and PRC and Admiral Owens is very much engaged on this. It\'s your call but your involvement would certainly help this nascent initiative gain altitude. Best Kurt rcapriciamarshall I would like to do something for Bill and think it could be a good followup to our Dialogue. What do you all think?','Re: Fw:Thanks Madame Secretary -- we are working this on Jim\'s schedule currently I believe but the Admiral really wants you to do this. We certainly want more attention to the still very tentative military dialogue between US and PRC and Admiral Owens is very much engaged on this. It\'s your call but your involvement would certainly help this nascent initiative gain altitude. Best Kurt rcapriciamarshall I would like to do something for Bill and think it could be a good followup to our Dialogue. What do you all think?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ivory_Coast',1,1,'2977 - C05764807.txt','Honduras Military Coup DecisionINTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for specified legal prohibitions on assistance. Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be candidate countries but for legal prohibitions that prohibit assistance. The report would also provide an explanation of the legal prohibition (in fact, other coup restricted countries, such as Cote d\'Ivoire, Madagascar, Mauritania, and Sudan, are on the prohibited list and section 7008 is explicitly mentioned). The list must be approved by the Board of the MCC, of which the Secretary is the chair, and is due on 9/10. It is our understanding that an action memo will be presented to the Secretary, perhaps as early as next week, so that she can approve submission of the report. The action memo will require the Secretary to decide whether Honduras is a country without a specified legal prohibition or whether such a prohibition has in fact attached. Department Legal Practice 296','Honduras Military Coup DecisionINTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for \"specified legal prohibitions on assistance.\" Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be candidate countries but for legal prohibitions that prohibit assistance. The report would also provide an explanation of the legal prohibition (in fact, other coup restricted countries, such as Cote d\'Ivoire, Madagascar, Mauritania, and Sudan, are on the prohibited list and section 7008 is explicitly mentioned). The list must be approved by the Board of the MCC, of which the Secretary is the chair, and is due on 9/10. It is our understanding that an action memo will be presented to the Secretary, perhaps as early as next week, so that she can approve submission of the report. The action memo will require the Secretary to decide whether Honduras is a country without a \"specified legal prohibition\" or whether such a prohibition has in fact attached. Department Legal Practice 296'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ivo_Daalder',3,1,'1189 - C05760482.txt','Quint fmsRELEASE IN PART B5,B6 I agree. I\'m going to propose separate bilats with relevant countries. You ok with proceeding that way? Ambassador Ivo Daalder +32 (0)2-724-3230 (0) daalderih@state.gov','Quint fmsRELEASE IN PART B5,B6 I agree. I\'m going to propose separate bilats with relevant countries. You ok with proceeding that way? Ambassador Ivo Daalder +32 (0)2-724-3230 (0) daalderih@state.gov'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ivo_Daalder',3,1,'1767 - C05761854.txt','mini schedule 5/27/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15am OFFICE TIME 10:10am Secretary\'s Office 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:25 am ARRIVE State Department 11:30 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm WORKING LUNCH FOR EGYPTIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ARMED 1:00 pm ALI ABOUL GHEIT James Monroe Room, 81Floor *Camera spray at top. 1:15 pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 1:45 pm w/PRESMENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PHONE CALL w/PRESIDENT SHEIKH SHARIF SHEIKH ARMED 2:00 pm TRANSITIONAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN SOMALIA Secy\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/ROXANA SABERI, AMERICAN JOURNALIST 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office *Camera Spray in outer office preceding. 2:45pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 3:15pm w/PRESIDENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/IVO DAALDER, U.S. AMBASSADOR TO NATO 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00pm MEETING w/SPECIAL ENVOY GEORGE MITCHELL 5:30pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY 8:30 pm PRESIDENT MAIIMOUD ABBAS James Monroe Room, 8d\' Floor *Official photo in outer office preceding. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 18','mini schedule 5/27/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15am OFFICE TIME 10:10am Secretary\'s Office 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:25 am ARRIVE State Department 11:30 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm WORKING LUNCH FOR EGYPTIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ARMED 1:00 pm ALI ABOUL GHEIT James Monroe Room, 81Floor *Camera spray at top. 1:15 pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 1:45 pm w/PRESMENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PHONE CALL w/PRESIDENT SHEIKH SHARIF SHEIKH ARMED 2:00 pm TRANSITIONAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN SOMALIA Secy\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/ROXANA SABERI, AMERICAN JOURNALIST 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office *Camera Spray in outer office preceding. 2:45pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 3:15pm w/PRESIDENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/IVO DAALDER, U.S. AMBASSADOR TO NATO 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00pm MEETING w/SPECIAL ENVOY GEORGE MITCHELL 5:30pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY 8:30 pm PRESIDENT MAIIMOUD ABBAS James Monroe Room, 8d\' Floor *Official photo in outer office preceding. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 18'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ivo_Daalder',3,1,'1817 - C05761995.txt','Mini schedule 5-15-098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFIN 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am (t) PHONE CALL w/INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER PRANAB 9:30 am (t) KUMAR MUKEFUEE Secretary\'s Office? 9:30 am MEETING w/DOUG HATTAWAY 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:05 am PHOTO OP w/ KEVIN GATELY & DAUGHTER 10:10 amSecretary\'s Office *Kevin works for Lew Lukens. 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/DEFENSE SECRETARY GATES AND 11:15 am GENERAL JONES White House Situation Room 11:30 am DEPART White House, En route State Department 11:45 am OFFICE TIME 12:50 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:55 pm DEPART State Department En route White House 1:00 pm ARRIVE White House 1:05 pmWEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 1:35 pmOval Office 1:40 pmDEPART White House *En route State Department 1:45 pmARRIVE State Department 2:00 pmS WEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR IVO DAALDER, 75','Mini schedule 5-15-098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFIN 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am (t) PHONE CALL w/INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER PRANAB 9:30 am (t) KUMAR MUKEFUEE Secretary\'s Office? 9:30 am MEETING w/DOUG HATTAWAY 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:05 am PHOTO OP w/ KEVIN GATELY & DAUGHTER 10:10 amSecretary\'s Office *Kevin works for Lew Lukens. 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/DEFENSE SECRETARY GATES AND 11:15 am GENERAL JONES White House Situation Room 11:30 am DEPART White House, En route State Department 11:45 am OFFICE TIME 12:50 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:55 pm DEPART State Department En route White House 1:00 pm ARRIVE White House 1:05 pmWEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 1:35 pmOval Office 1:40 pmDEPART White House *En route State Department 1:45 pmARRIVE State Department 2:00 pmS WEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR IVO DAALDER, 75'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'I_Am_So_Proud_of_You',1,1,'1749 - C05761815.txt','eDepartment Notice for 6/5/2009Importance: High See below Importance: High I received this message in The Secretary\'s Suggestion Box this morning. Importance: High Please pass this message to Secretary Clinton. Thank you so much for your support for the GLT community. This is the first time in my 24.5 year career that I have seen this type of support. I appreciate all the hard work you have done in the short time as Secretary of State. You have given so much hope to so many. I am so proud of you and your work. May God continue to bless you. Mr. Michael Pate, MN, FNP-BC Chief of Medical Clearances Office of Medical Services, MIMED ISO 9001 Registered SA-15, 1800 North Kent Street Rosslyn, VA 22203 lit Phone: (703) 875-5411 or 5413 AFAX: L703) 875-5414 Importance: High Department Notices And Announcements 30','eDepartment Notice for 6/5/2009Importance: High See below Importance: High I received this message in The Secretary\'s Suggestion Box this morning. Importance: High Please pass this message to Secretary Clinton. Thank you so much for your support for the GLT community. This is the first time in my 24.5 year career that I have seen this type of support. I appreciate all the hard work you have done in the short time as Secretary of State. You have given so much hope to so many. I am so proud of you and your work. May God continue to bless you. Mr. Michael Pate, MN, FNP-BC Chief of Medical Clearances Office of Medical Services, MIMED ISO 9001 Registered SA-15, 1800 North Kent Street Rosslyn, VA 22203 lit Phone: (703) 875-5411 or 5413 AFAX: L703) 875-5414 Importance: High Department Notices And Announcements 30'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'I_Believe_in_You_(Kylie_Minogue_song)',4,1,'1704 - C05761710.txt','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottWe will confer in the morning and come up with a plan Also, sent Huma some info on NK to pass on to you. Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads Dan Glickman etc), which have started to generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. 5','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottWe will confer in the morning and come up with a plan Also, sent Huma some info on NK to pass on to you. Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads; Dan Glickman; etc), which have started to generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. 5'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'I_Believe_in_You_(Kylie_Minogue_song)',4,1,'1709 - C05761720.txt','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli Boycott> Pis read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we > do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. ? > Hi hillary, > Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is > self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to > speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you > know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in-law, former president of > american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. > Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld > Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. > Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. > Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people > (studio heads Dan Glickman etc), which have started to generate > concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. >Just below the email you will find the news item which first called > this abomination to my attention. > I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my > personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and > condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism > inherent in it cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be > convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent > wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and > motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, > action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain > which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. > Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge > d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate > instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other > nations will follow suit again, compare Durban. > This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your > assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation > of her assistance. > With appreciation and love, Bruce > PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. > Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. > If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who > does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of > any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should > they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. > Thanks for whatever help you can be. > Warmest regards. Bruce','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli Boycott> Pis read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we > do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. ? > Hi hillary, > Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is > self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to > speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you > know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in-law, former president of > american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. > Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld > Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. > Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. > Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people > (studio heads; Dan Glickman; etc), which have started to generate > concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. >Just below the email you will find the news item which first called > this abomination to my attention. > I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my > personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and > condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism > inherent in it; cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be > convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent > wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and > motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, > action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain > which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production; we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. > Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge > d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate > instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other > nations will follow suit; again, compare Durban. > This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your > assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation > of her assistance. > With appreciation and love, Bruce > PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. > Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. > If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who > does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of > any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should > they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. > Thanks for whatever help you can be. > Warmest regards. Bruce'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'I_Believe_in_You_(Kylie_Minogue_song)',4,1,'1734 - C05761784.txt','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottHere is the situation as I understand it. The film festival returned funds that it had received from the Israeli Embassy, after protests from some UK film figures (Ken Loach) and Palestinian solidarity groups. The Israeli director is now being funded directly by the festival. The organizers issued a sort of apology today. We have not been able to locate any State Dept response to similar episodes in the past (Israeli academics disinvited to a British conference). Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian 12 Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads Dan Glickman etc), which have started to ? generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism inherent in it cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other nations will follow suit again, compare Durban. This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation of her assistance. With appreciation and love, Bruce PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. Thanks for whatever help you can be. Warmest regards. Bruce 13','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottHere is the situation as I understand it. The film festival returned funds that it had received from the Israeli Embassy, after protests from some UK film figures (Ken Loach) and Palestinian solidarity groups. The Israeli director is now being funded directly by the festival. The organizers issued a sort of apology today. We have not been able to locate any State Dept response to similar episodes in the past (Israeli academics disinvited to a British conference). Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian 12 Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads; Dan Glickman; etc), which have started to ? generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism inherent in it; cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production; we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other nations will follow suit; again, compare Durban. This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation of her assistance. With appreciation and love, Bruce PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. Thanks for whatever help you can be. Warmest regards. Bruce 13'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'I_Believe_in_You_(Kylie_Minogue_song)',4,1,'2891 - C05764649.txt','Friday 9/25 A must readtaking jan off we have been talking to wjc team about a dinner friday night post cgi (that i believe you and wjc discussed) and if we do that, we can include her there. you should know that barbra striesand and jim brolin have also askedif you and wjc want to have dinner friday night if you are interested. her performance is sat night I would love to see you. We\'ll have to play timing by ear so I\'m copying Huma and Lona to help schedule. Hillary, I expect you are claimed six times over, given everyone who is in NY for CGI, but I will be in NY from tonight through next Saturday (returning Saturday), so if you could have dinner Friday night or just a cup of tea after the closing plenary, I would love to see you. I loved the Washington Post piece1111 I And your inquiry meant a lot to and I appreciated having a few minutes to talk. I know how true it is that this is 24/7 as the Post quoted you remarking. Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 Hillary: See today\'s Limits of Force OpEd by Chuck Hagel. No answers but apt analysis. Might Congressional momentum for development assistance reform warrant serious consideration of former or current Member of Congress to head USAID? Hagel? Lee Hamilton?... Still thinking! Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005','Friday 9/25 A must readtaking jan off we have been talking to wjc team about a dinner friday night post cgi (that i believe you and wjc discussed) and if we do that, we can include her there. you should know that barbra striesand and jim brolin have also askedif you and wjc want to have dinner friday night if you are interested. her performance is sat night I would love to see you. We\'ll have to play timing by ear so I\'m copying Huma and Lona to help schedule. Hillary, I expect you are claimed six times over, given everyone who is in NY for CGI, but I will be in NY from tonight through next Saturday (returning Saturday), so if you could have dinner Friday night or just a cup of tea after the closing plenary, I would love to see you. I loved the Washington Post piece1111 I And your inquiry meant a lot to and I appreciated having a few minutes to talk. I know how true it is that this is \"24/7\" as the Post quoted you remarking. Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 Hillary: See today\'s \"Limits of Force\" OpEd by Chuck Hagel. No answers but apt analysis. Might Congressional momentum for development assistance reform warrant serious consideration of former or current Member of Congress to head USAID? Hagel? Lee Hamilton?... Still thinking! Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'I_Can_(Blue_song)',1,1,'2276 - C05763065.txt','SpeechYes Is there a telepromter I can use tomorrow? 14C','SpeechYes Is there a telepromter I can use tomorrow? 14C'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'I_Hold_On',1,1,'1122 - C05760374.txt','DepartureFirst I heard of this. Assume you know this? I am so sorry to hear this but am glad for you if this is the right thing for you. Let me know if I can help you in any way with your next steps and opportunities. Best. cdm From: Dear Cheryl and Jake, I wanted to let you know that after a great deal of soul-searching, I have decided to leave the State Department in about a month. This was an exceptionally difficult decision one of the most difficult I have made in my life. It has been a honor and a real joy to have been part of the team here at State the past year has been one of the most enriching experiences of my career. I am leaving only for personal reasons after pushing myself as hard as I possibly could the last several years, I need to do this for myself, to spend some time away from work with my family and friends and reenergize. Thank you once again for the remarkable opportunity to serve our country and work for the Secretary. This has been a rare privilege, and I cannot stress enough how appreciative I am. I hold the entire team here in the highest possible regard.','DepartureFirst I heard of this. Assume you know this? I am so sorry to hear this but am glad for you if this is the right thing for you. Let me know if I can help you in any way with your next steps and opportunities. Best. cdm From: Dear Cheryl and Jake, I wanted to let you know that after a great deal of soul-searching, I have decided to leave the State Department in about a month. This was an exceptionally difficult decision; one of the most difficult I have made in my life. It has been a honor and a real joy to have been part of the team here at State; the past year has been one of the most enriching experiences of my career. I am leaving only for personal reasons; after pushing myself as hard as I possibly could the last several years, I need to do this for myself, to spend some time away from work with my family and friends and reenergize. Thank you once again for the remarkable opportunity to serve our country and work for the Secretary. This has been a rare privilege, and I cannot stress enough how appreciative I am. I hold the entire team here in the highest possible regard.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'I_Just_Wanted_You_to_Know',5,1,'1007 - C05760216.txt','Bravo!What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you walked the walk over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit.','Bravo!What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you \"walked the walk\" over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'I_Just_Wanted_You_to_Know',5,1,'1008 - C05760217.txt','Bravo!Back Tuesday Speaking at UNESCO Monday with the new director on the unfinished Beijing agenda called to say she wants to give us several million dollars to subsidize a fund to give an annual award for innovation in empowering women that would be a rockefeller-State partnership. It would have a selection comm and we\'d have to run all the traps, but this could be huge. We could name after you if L would allow. I have to work oin this when I get back. Many miles to go, but thx so much. Will you be back next week? What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you walked the walk over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile','Bravo!Back Tuesday Speaking at UNESCO Monday with the new director on the unfinished Beijing agenda called to say she wants to give us several million dollars to subsidize a fund to give an annual award for innovation in empowering women that would be a rockefeller-State partnership. It would have a selection comm and we\'d have to run all the traps, but this could be huge. We could name after you if L would allow. I have to work oin this when I get back. Many miles to go, but thx so much. Will you be back next week? What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you \"walked the walk\" over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'I_Just_Wanted_You_to_Know',5,1,'189 - C05739784.txt','Secretary in Tripoli Secretary In Tripoli contactT hanks for the kind words. I think the Secretary\'s visit here was picture perfect given the chaos we labor under in Libya.The Secretary was great and her efforts will I think help us move forward on our project to help the war-wounded. On a lighter note, I will never be lonely here after the Secretary was kind enough to give my personal contact information to all 120,000 students at the university during her stirring dialogue with them. It has been quite a week I don\'t think I can take any more excitement. All the best, Gene. Hi Cheryl: hope this finds you well. I know that Jeff has been in touch with you regarding the switch between myself and Chris Stevens. I just wanted you to know that I am prepared to do whatever you and the Secretary think is best. I met with Pat Kennedy and Bill Burns before I left and told them please rest assured that I consider myself extremely fortunate to B6 have had the opportunity to work closely with/for the Secretary during the past 8 months. I consider the Secretary\'s visit to Tripoli this coming week to be the high point of my 30 year career. Warm regards, Gene. PERSONAL','Secretary in Tripoli Secretary In Tripoli contactT hanks for the kind words. I think the Secretary\'s visit here was picture perfect given the chaos we labor under in Libya.The Secretary was great and her efforts will I think help us move forward on our project to help the war-wounded. On a lighter note, I will never be lonely here after the Secretary was kind enough to give my personal contact information to all 120,000 students at the university during her stirring dialogue with them. It has been quite a week ;I don\'t think I can take any more excitement. All the best, Gene. Hi Cheryl: hope this finds you well. I know that Jeff has been in touch with you regarding the switch between myself and Chris Stevens. I just wanted you to know that I am prepared to do whatever you and the Secretary think is best. I met with Pat Kennedy and Bill Burns before I left and told them please rest assured that I consider myself extremely fortunate to B6 have had the opportunity to work closely with/for the Secretary during the past 8 months. I consider the Secretary\'s visit to Tripoli this coming week to be the high point of my 30 year career. Warm regards, Gene. PERSONAL'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'I_Just_Wanted_You_to_Know',5,1,'2957 - C05764765.txt','Bravo!What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good poSitive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you walked the walk over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit.','Bravo!What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good poSitive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you \"walked the walk\" over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'I_Just_Wanted_You_to_Know',5,1,'2990 - C05764833.txt','Bravo!Back Tuesday Speaking at UNESCO Monday with the new director on the unfinished Beijing agenda called to say she wants to give us several million dollars to subsidize a fund to give an annual award for innovation in empowering women that would be a rockefeller-State partnership. It would have a selection comm and we\'d have to run all the traps, but this could be huge. We could name after you if L would allow. I have to work oin this when I get back. Many miles to go, but thx so much. Will you be back next week? What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you walked the walk over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile','Bravo!Back Tuesday Speaking at UNESCO Monday with the new director on the unfinished Beijing agenda called to say she wants to give us several million dollars to subsidize a fund to give an annual award for innovation in empowering women that would be a rockefeller-State partnership. It would have a selection comm and we\'d have to run all the traps, but this could be huge. We could name after you if L would allow. I have to work oin this when I get back. Many miles to go, but thx so much. Will you be back next week? What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you \"walked the walk\" over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'I_Need_to_Know_(Marc_Anthony_song)',4,1,'1108 - C05760359.txt','Interesting from LandlerAnyway this can be shared w Denis? Anything else I need to know? I\'m up for the day. Fyi to you I was just talking to Mark Landler and relayed at the behest of the IG that they wanted to be sure Mark understood that the current IG inspection of Kabul is routine and that it always includes a leadership/management survey of the boss. Mark laughed and said he understood that, because of his knowledge of the inspection that is wrapping up in my bureau. It is why he put mention of the inspection at the tail end of the story. B5 B6 PJ','Interesting from LandlerAnyway this can be shared w Denis? Anything else I need to know? I\'m up for the day. Fyi to you I was just talking to Mark Landler and relayed at the behest of the IG that they wanted to be sure Mark understood that the current IG inspection of Kabul is routine and that it always includes a leadership/management survey of the boss. Mark laughed and said he understood that, because of his knowledge of the inspection that is wrapping up in my bureau. It is why he put mention of the inspection at the tail end of the story. B5 B6 PJ'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'I_Need_to_Know_(Marc_Anthony_song)',4,1,'1869 - C05762330.txt','I just dropped bfg book off at your house I just dropped bfg book off at your house.Anything elser I need to know?','I just dropped bfg book off at your house I just dropped bfg book off at your house.Anything elser I need to know?'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'I_Need_to_Know_(Marc_Anthony_song)',4,1,'2083 - C05762736.txt','Checking inIsabelle 7:30 Still working througn trip planning, Saudi still ott and Honduras still on tnougn tne discussions are still aismai. Anything I need to know? 56','Checking inIsabelle 7:30 Still working througn trip planning, Saudi still ott and Honduras still on tnougn tne discussions are still aismai. Anything I need to know? 56'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'I_Need_to_Know_(Marc_Anthony_song)',4,1,'2676 - C05764235.txt','Report questionsNot from me - he has put in edits - tracking Jake down now to make sure nothing else from him I\'m taking 3 shuttle so should do in next half hour. Anything I need to know before calling Richard back? We\'ll set up a call so all can join -- what time? I have a bunch of them. What\'s best way to process? Should I do conf call w whoever need to be included?','Report questionsNot from me - he has put in edits - tracking Jake down now to make sure nothing else from him I\'m taking 3 shuttle so should do in next half hour. Anything I need to know before calling Richard back? We\'ll set up a call so all can join -- what time? I have a bunch of them. What\'s best way to process? Should I do conf call w whoever need to be included?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'I_Need_to_Know_(Tom_Petty_and_the_Heartbreakers_song)',1,1,'1870 - C05762332.txt','I just dropped bfg book off at your house.B6 My random stuff can wait till the morning: - talked to who is back to really wanting an ambassadorship - mark weiner wants to have a party for capricia, told him we\'d love it but after the confirmation and we can do something nice on 8th floor Vuants to come see u privately this week. He wants to talk to you about iran before he sees biden at a fundraiser when he\'s in dc this week. Anything elser I need to know? 96','I just dropped bfg book off at your house.B6 My random stuff can wait till the morning: - talked to who is back to really wanting an ambassadorship - mark weiner wants to have a party for capricia, told him we\'d love it but after the confirmation and we can do something nice on 8th floor Vuants to come see u privately this week. He wants to talk to you about iran before he sees biden at a fundraiser when he\'s in dc this week. Anything elser I need to know? 96'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'I_Will_Follow',1,1,'2213 - C05762915.txt','message back from our friendGreat. All the best to you its fantastic to see you doing so well and when I see what a difference you are making it remindsme why politics is too important to be left to the bad people Sent from my HTC Touch Pro Thx. I will follow up. Best, H Thank you for your immediate follow up. Her Highness informs me she is unable to meet during the suggested dates in June 2009 due to prior commitments. However, Her Highness is available to meet immediately after Ramadan/Eid week of September 27, 2009. I hope these dates are suitable for Mrs. Clinton. Cherie Booth QC The information contained in this email and all attachments are private and confidential and may be privileged. The information is intended for the exclusive use of the recipient individual(s) or organisation(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that the content or attachments to this communication may not be disclosed, copied, used or distributed without our express permission and we would be grateful if you would then advise the sender immediately of the error in delivery by responding to this message, and then delete it from your system. Thank you. Virus Warning: Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free from software viruses which could damage your computer, it may contain such viruses. While the sender has taken every precaution to minimise this risk, the Blair Partnership cannot and will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of software viruses which you','message back from our friendGreat. All the best to you its fantastic to see you doing so well and when I see what a difference you are making it remindsme why politics is too important to be left to the bad people Sent from my HTC Touch Pro Thx. I will follow up. Best, H \"Thank you for your immediate follow up. Her Highness informs me she is unable to meet during the suggested dates in June 2009 due to prior commitments. However, Her Highness is available to meet immediately after Ramadan/Eid week of September 27, 2009. I hope these dates are suitable for Mrs. Clinton.\" Cherie Booth QC The information contained in this email and all attachments are private and confidential and may be privileged. The information is intended for the exclusive use of the recipient individual(s) or organisation(s). 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I\'ve been flat out. (And I\'ve agreed to have dinner with Anne-Marie at 7!) 1. Well get you a new CGI draft tomorrow morning for you to noodle on. Feel free to\'call when you\'ve looked at it and we can talk about other directions if it doesn\'t feel right. 2, Tom met with Barak today I will get readout from Sam V tomorrow afternoon. Wendy is going to write points for you. 3. Yousef called to say now that Jeff is gone ABZ has no one to talk to on a regular basis and asked if he could talk to Bill Burns. 4. Ben Rhodes sent me the draft UNGA speech which I will forward to you shortly. 5. Bill/Wendy are currently in a SVTC on some information that they may want to report to you on ? but unclear whether there is anything to it. 6. We\'ve nailed down a $15 mm non-lethal support and $15 mm humanitarian support announcement for next Friday\'s Friends of Syria meeting. 7. Hold on Rick Olson was lifted by Paul. 8. Protestors stormed Ansar al Shade\'s headquarters in Benghazi, and a huge number marched against militias. 9. 1 saw Dennis Ross today for one of our S/P sessions. I can fill you in on the latest on his effort. Also, he will send you some stuff in advance of your relevant meetings (he was just in Israel). That\'s the key stuff for now. More medium-range stuff to discuss in NY. From H [mallto:HDR22@dintonernall.comj','Anything to report?Sorry ? I\'ve been flat out. (And I\'ve agreed to have dinner with Anne-Marie at 7!) 1. Well get you a new CGI draft tomorrow morning for you to noodle on. Feel free to\'call when you\'ve looked at it and we can talk about other directions if it doesn\'t feel right. 2, Tom met with Barak today; I will get readout from Sam V tomorrow afternoon. Wendy is going to write points for you. 3. Yousef called to say now that Jeff is gone ABZ has no one to talk to on a regular basis and asked if he could talk to Bill Burns. 4. Ben Rhodes sent me the draft UNGA speech which I will forward to you shortly. 5. Bill/Wendy are currently in a SVTC on some information that they may want to report to you on ? but unclear whether there is anything to it. 6. We\'ve nailed down a $15 mm non-lethal support and $15 mm humanitarian support announcement for next Friday\'s Friends of Syria meeting. 7. Hold on Rick Olson was lifted by Paul. 8. Protestors stormed Ansar al Shade\'s headquarters in Benghazi, and a huge number marched against militias. 9. 1 saw Dennis Ross today for one of our S/P sessions. I can fill you in on the latest on his effort. Also, he will send you some stuff in advance of your relevant meetings (he was just in Israel). That\'s the key stuff for now. More medium-range stuff to discuss in NY. From H [mallto:HDR22@dintonernall.comj'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'I_Will_Get_On',5,1,'1743 - C05761803.txt','MandelsonSo in the end Peter did not get Foreign Secretary. But Gordon has now created a new job and title for him: First Secretary of State. In effect, he is deputy prime minister, probably the first peer in that role, not an elected member of Commons. Gordon held a defiant late afternoon press conference: I will not waver. I will not walk away. I will get on with the job. There will be more fallout, but I think this is done. Sid Mortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree','MandelsonSo in the end Peter did not get Foreign Secretary. But Gordon has now created a new job and title for him: First Secretary of State. In effect, he is deputy prime minister, probably the first peer in that role, not an elected member of Commons. Gordon held a defiant late afternoon press conference: \"I will not waver. I will not walk away. I will get on with the job.\" There will be more fallout, but I think this is done. Sid Mortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'I_Will_Get_On',5,1,'1744 - C05761805.txt','FW Retiring Today Retiring TodayFYI Ladies, One of HRC\'s most committed and passionate supporters, is retiring. Although she will be at SEIU until the end of the month, her party is today. I know it would mean the world to her to get a message from HRC. an be reached at A phone call would be great. If you prefer snail mail, let me know and I will get her home address. You should also know that is very interested in serving on a task force or other position where she can help advance women\'s issues and otherwise help HRC. Thanks, Kelly Kelly Craighead Managing Director Democracy Alliance 1800 Massachusetts Ave. NW Suite 5000M Washington, DC 20036 This e-mail and any attachments thereto, is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. 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Thanks, Kelly Kelly Craighead Managing Director Democracy Alliance 1800 Massachusetts Ave. NW Suite 5000M Washington, DC 20036 This e-mail and any attachments thereto, is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email, and any attachments thereto, is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me and permanently delete the original copy and any copy of any e-mail, and any printout thereof. 23'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'I_Will_Get_On',5,1,'1858 - C05762279.txt','CallsThey r starting now I have speeches too, just checking to see if u have edits for barnard. I will get there in about 10 minutes so they could start the prelims. I have both speeches. Ok its a mob scene here All your people. They will start the program as soon as you get to your table. All on with speech? Let\'s try on drives.','CallsThey r starting now I have speeches too, just checking to see if u have edits for barnard. I will get there in about 10 minutes so they could start the prelims. I have both speeches. Ok its a mob scene here All your people. They will start the program as soon as you get to your table. All on with speech? Let\'s try on drives.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'I_Will_Get_There',1,1,'1858 - C05762279.txt','CallsThey r starting now I have speeches too, just checking to see if u have edits for barnard. I will get there in about 10 minutes so they could start the prelims. I have both speeches. Ok its a mob scene here All your people. They will start the program as soon as you get to your table. All on with speech? Let\'s try on drives.','CallsThey r starting now I have speeches too, just checking to see if u have edits for barnard. I will get there in about 10 minutes so they could start the prelims. I have both speeches. Ok its a mob scene here All your people. They will start the program as soon as you get to your table. All on with speech? Let\'s try on drives.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'I_Won',1,1,'1228 - C05760537.txt','Re:Ok but I won\'t be able to do btw 4:30 and 6:30 so when can she do?','Re:Ok but I won\'t be able to do btw 4:30 and 6:30 so when can she do?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'I_Wouldnt_Have_It_Any_Other_Way',1,1,'1360 - C05760796.txt','Great Wpost articleAs is often the case, I have to read in the paper what David is up to rather than learn it at home. . . but perhaps I wouldn\'t have it any other way. cdm brifibinoton Post NEWSI POLITICSI OPINIONSI BUSINESSI LOCAL SPORTSI ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBSI CARSI REAL ESTATE \'SHOPPING School of Second, Chances The teachers at Oak Hill Academy approach their jobs with the faith that even the most hardened juvenile delinquents can achieve -- and the knowledge that many still won\'t By Karen Houppert Sunday, April 12, 2009 W18 The six teenage boys, incarcerated at the District\'s Oak Hill juvenile detention facility in Laurel file into their classroom after lunch one late January afternoon. They are surprised to see strangers -- five women and two men -- sitting in the chairs that the boys typically occupy. The students find some empty seats and shrug out of their matching brown coats and mismatched scarves. They are curious about the visitors in a lean-back, fold-your-arms, prove-it kind of way. I\'m James Forman, begins a 40-something man. I\'m a professor at Georgetown Law School and --  You related to the James Forman? interrupts 17-year-old Carleto Bailey. I\'m James Forman Jr. That your father? James Forman your dad? Carleto demands. Yes, I  Wasn\'t he some big civil rights guy? NAACP? Or SNCC? SNCC, Forman says, seemingly surprised that Carleto has heard of his father, who was executive secretary of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee for years in the 1960s before becoming active with the Black Panthers. B6','Great Wpost articleAs is often the case, I have to read in the paper what David is up to rather than learn it at home. . . but perhaps I wouldn\'t have it any other way. cdm brifibinoton Post NEWSI POLITICSI OPINIONSI BUSINESSI LOCAL SPORTSI ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBSI CARSI REAL ESTATE \'SHOPPING School of Second, Chances The teachers at Oak Hill Academy approach their jobs with the faith that even the most hardened juvenile delinquents can achieve -- and the knowledge that many still won\'t By Karen Houppert Sunday, April 12, 2009; W18 The six teenage boys, incarcerated at the District\'s Oak Hill juvenile detention facility in Laurel file into their classroom after lunch one late January afternoon. They are surprised to see strangers -- five women and two men -- sitting in the chairs that the boys typically occupy. The students find some empty seats and shrug out of their matching brown coats and mismatched scarves. They are curious about the visitors in a lean-back, fold-your-arms, prove-it kind of way. \"I\'m James Forman,\" begins a 40-something man. \"I\'m a professor at Georgetown Law School and -- \" \"You related to the James Forman?\" interrupts 17-year-old Carleto Bailey. \"I\'m James Forman Jr.\" \"That your father? James Forman your dad?\" Carleto demands. \"Yes, I \" \"Wasn\'t he some big civil rights guy? NAACP? Or SNCC?\" \"SNCC,\" Forman says, seemingly surprised that Carleto has heard of his father, who was executive secretary of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee for years in the 1960s before becoming active with the Black Panthers. B6'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'J._Alexander_(model)',1,1,'1258 - C05760589.txt','Jim at CENTCOM Deputy\'s Joint Weekly MeetingFYI FYI: On Tues., March 31, @ 9:00am, DepSec Steinberg will address the CENTCOM Central and South Asia Chiefs of Defense Conference at the Fairfax Hotel and will not be at the S Daily meeting w/Senior Staff. Thank you - Diane Diane J. Alexander Staff Assistant Office of the Deputy Secretaiy D - Room 7220 Tel: (202) 647-9640 Fax: (202) 647-6047 A lexanderDJ3@state.gov 35','Jim at CENTCOM Deputy\'s Joint Weekly MeetingFYI FYI: On Tues., March 31, @ 9:00am, DepSec Steinberg will address the CENTCOM Central and South Asia Chiefs of Defense Conference at the Fairfax Hotel and will not be at the S Daily meeting w/Senior Staff. Thank you - Diane Diane J. Alexander Staff Assistant Office of the Deputy Secretaiy D - Room 7220 Tel: (202) 647-9640 Fax: (202) 647-6047 A lexanderDJ3@state.gov 35'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'J._Christopher_Stevens',10,1,'126 - C05739703.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadLibyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. it would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue, Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. The security matters are being adequately investigated, Stevens said. We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena. Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation. \'Very Optimistic\' Stevens said while he was close with his son, we weren\'t that familiar with the day-to-day activities\' he undertook in Libya. On the occasions when his son called home, Stevens said, he didn\'t share many details about his work other than to say that he was very optimistic about the results of the election and the new government. They last spoke by phone in August and by e-mail days before his son\'s death.','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadLibyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. \"it would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue,\" Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. \"The security matters are being adequately investigated,\" Stevens said. \"We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena.\" Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation. \'Very Optimistic\' Stevens said while he was close with his son, \"we weren\'t that familiar with the day-to-day activities\' he undertook in Libya. On the occasions when his son called home, Stevens said, he didn\'t share many details about his work other than to say that \"he was very optimistic about the results of the election and the new government.\" They last spoke by phone in August and by e-mail days before his son\'s death.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'J._Christopher_Stevens',10,1,'132 - C05739711.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadVery nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue, Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis. California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack ()barna for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. The security matters are being adequately investigated, Stevens said. We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena, Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation.','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadVery nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. \"It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue,\" Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis. California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack ()barna for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. \"The security matters are being adequately investigated,\" Stevens said. \"We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena,\" Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'J._Christopher_Stevens',10,1,'133 - C05739714.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadIn car driving so can in a bit Very nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Taley on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign, It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue, Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack.','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadIn car driving so can in a bit Very nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Taley on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign, \"It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue,\" Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'J._Christopher_Stevens',10,1,'150 - C05739735.txt','Video shows Libyans helping rescue US ambassador after attack (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - An amateur video appears to show Libyans trying to rescue U.S. ambassador Christopher Stevens from a room filled with smoke at the U.S. mission where he was found unconscious after last week\'s attack by a mob protesting against a film that denigrates the Prophet Mohammad. The video,, which appeared on the interne and a copy of which was obtained by Reuters in Benghazi, confirms reports that suggested the U.S. envoy died of asphyxiation after the building caught fire. The footage also sheds new light on the circumstances of the ambassador\'s death, apparently showing for the first time that some of the people who forced their way into the U.S. compound later tried to rescue Stevens after they found him lying alone, with no security detail, in one of the rooms in the building. The video shows a group of young men who had earlier stormed the compound telling other protesters by the light of torches and mobile phones that they had found someone who appeared to be a foreigner lying on the floor. There is someone inside He is a foreigner, he is a foreigner. Take him out, said one man, shouting for help. Bring him out, man! Bring him out, another said. The man is alive. Bring him out, man. Bring him out, said a third. Alive, Alive! God is Greatest, the crowd cried. Someone called for a car. Make space, is there someone who is a medic around? Anyone who can get a car quickly? another man can be heard saying. Stevens and three other embassy staff died when gunmen attacked the U.S. consulate and a safe house in the eastern Libyan city on Tuesday night. The attackers were part of a crowd blaming America for a film they said insulted the Prophet Mohammad. Security personnel were separated from Stevens during the attack, U.S. officials said, in the chaos of smoke and gunfire that ensued. The identity and motive of the attackers remain unclear. Activists who took part in the protest said the motive was rage at the video produced in California and which describes the Prophet as a homosexual and','Video shows Libyans helping rescue US ambassador after attack (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - An amateur video appears to show Libyans trying to rescue U.S. ambassador Christopher Stevens from a room filled with smoke at the U.S. mission where he was found unconscious after last week\'s attack by a mob protesting against a film that denigrates the Prophet Mohammad. The video,, which appeared on the interne and a copy of which was obtained by Reuters in Benghazi, confirms reports that suggested the U.S. envoy died of asphyxiation after the building caught fire. The footage also sheds new light on the circumstances of the ambassador\'s death, apparently showing for the first time that some of the people who forced their way into the U.S. compound later tried to rescue Stevens after they found him lying alone, with no security detail, in one of the rooms in the building. The video shows a group of young men who had earlier stormed the compound telling other protesters by the light of torches and mobile phones that they had found someone who appeared to be a foreigner lying on the floor. \"There is someone inside He is a foreigner, he is a foreigner. Take him out,\" said one man, shouting for help. \"Bring him out, man! Bring him out,\" another said. \"The man is alive. Bring him out, man. Bring him out,\" said a third. \"Alive, Alive! God is Greatest,\" the crowd cried. Someone called for a car. \"Make space, is there someone who is a medic around? Anyone who can get a car quickly?\" another man can be heard saying. Stevens and three other embassy staff died when gunmen attacked the U.S. consulate and a safe house in the eastern Libyan city on Tuesday night. The attackers were part of a crowd blaming America for a film they said insulted the Prophet Mohammad. Security personnel were separated from Stevens during the attack, U.S. officials said, in the chaos of smoke and gunfire that ensued. The identity and motive of the attackers remain unclear. Activists who took part in the protest said the motive was rage at the video produced in California and which describes the Prophet as a homosexual and'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'J._Christopher_Stevens',10,1,'185 - C05739779.txt','Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned US. reliance on local Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still In Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S, reliance on local militia (McClatchy)militia (McClatchy) Cheryl Before the attack, Egypt, Turkey, Sudan, Italy, Tunisia, France and the UN had rep there France and the UN pulled out after 9/11 But the question being posed has a false premise, i.e. that the US depended on foreign militia while the others depended on their own resources The US had tertiary dependence on the militia, as our primary and secondary reliance was on first the OS personnel arid the second on the QRF The others did not have an internal second Regards pat Do we know who still has a dip presence there today? Thank you Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia By Nancy A. Youssef McClatchy Newspapers On the day of the attack, U.S. officials had spotted a police officer taking photos of the compound from a villa under construction across the streets. This was the view the officer would have had of the compound. - Nancy A. Youssef /MCT Even before the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, diplomats from other nations and Libyan security officials had questioned the wisdom of a U.S. decision to rely primarily on members of a local militia to protect its compound here. Diplomats here told McClatchy that while it\'s customary to depend on local forces to protect diplomatic missions, only the United States of the 10 or so foreign missions here allowed the local militia to be the first line of defense. The others said they instead depended on military forces from their own country to provide security. A few months ago, there was a small attack here and the Libyans fled, said a diplomat from a European nation who asked that he not be further identified so that he could speak candidly about his assessment of security here. After that, I decided to only use special forces from his own country. We never considered using the brigades, he said, referring to the 17th of February Brigade, the local militia that was considered the primary security force for the U.S. mission. We assumed the United States had a special relationship with the brigades. Said another diplomat who requested anonymity for the same reasons: I would never depend on the brigades. The diplomat said he believed U.S. officials were unaware of the extremist links of those who were guarding them. The mistake of the Americans was not following the trail of Islamic radicals,\' he said. For some, the cost of supplying security made operating in Benghazi prohibitive. The British, for example, brought in their own troops and also hired Libyans to provide security, according to Khalid al Hadar, who owns the compound that the British used as their offices here. But after a June attack on the British ambassador\'s convoy, the British withdrew from Benghazi. A British official told McClatchy that the realization that security would require a larger ? and more expensive ? British force in Benghazi helped fuel that decision. Hadar said the British still check in periodically on their compound, where a shot-up bulletproof windshield from the June ambush still sits in what was the consulate\'s carport. Who was responsible for determining how the United States protected its consulate here remains unclear two months after Stevens\' death. According to the State Department, the ambassador, in consultation with deputies','Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned US. reliance on local Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still In Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S, reliance on local militia (McClatchy)militia (McClatchy) Cheryl Before the attack, Egypt, Turkey, Sudan, Italy, Tunisia, France and the UN had rep there France and the UN pulled out after 9/11 But the question being posed has a false premise, i.e. that the US depended on foreign militia while the others depended on their own resources The US had tertiary dependence on the militia, as our primary and secondary reliance was on first the OS personnel arid the second on the QRF The others did not have an internal second Regards pat Do we know who still has a dip presence there today? Thank you Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia By Nancy A. Youssef McClatchy Newspapers On the day of the attack, U.S. officials had spotted a police officer taking photos of the compound from a villa under construction across the streets. This was the view the officer would have had of the compound. - Nancy A. Youssef /MCT Even before the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, diplomats from other nations and Libyan security officials had questioned the wisdom of a U.S. decision to rely primarily on members of a local militia to protect its compound here. Diplomats here told McClatchy that while it\'s customary to depend on local forces to protect diplomatic missions, only the United States of the 10 or so foreign missions here allowed the local militia to be the first line of defense. The others said they instead depended on military forces from their own country to provide security. \"A few months ago, there was a small attack here and the Libyans fled,\" said a diplomat from a European nation who asked that he not be further identified so that he could speak candidly about his assessment of security here. \"After that, I decided to only use special forces\" from his own country. \"We never considered using the brigades,\" he said, referring to the 17th of February Brigade, the local militia that was considered the primary security force for the U.S. mission. \"We assumed the United States had a special relationship with the brigades.\" Said another diplomat who requested anonymity for the same reasons: \"I would never depend on the brigades.\" The diplomat said he believed U.S. officials were unaware of the extremist links of those who were guarding them. \"The mistake of the Americans was not following the trail of Islamic radicals,\' he said. For some, the cost of supplying security made operating in Benghazi prohibitive. The British, for example, brought in their own troops and also hired Libyans to provide security, according to Khalid al Hadar, who owns the compound that the British used as their offices here. But after a June attack on the British ambassador\'s convoy, the British withdrew from Benghazi. A British official told McClatchy that the realization that security would require a larger ? and more expensive ? British force in Benghazi helped fuel that decision. Hadar said the British still check in periodically on their compound, where a shot-up bulletproof windshield from the June ambush still sits in what was the consulate\'s carport. Who was responsible for determining how the United States protected its consulate here remains unclear two months after Stevens\' death. According to the State Department, the ambassador, in consultation with deputies'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'J._Christopher_Stevens',10,1,'214 - C05739811.txt','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him. Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program. Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this pattern. When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community, she said. I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers, she added.','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said \"some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him.\" Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: \"As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program.\" Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, \"The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this\" pattern. \"When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community,\" she said. \"I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers,\" she added.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'J._Christopher_Stevens',10,1,'223 - C05739820.txt','Agremeht/Ubya Agra:rent/LibyaFrom Samuelson, Heather F Sent Wednesday, January 18, 2012 3:38 PM To Mills, Ouaryl D Kennedy, Patrick F Subject FW: karernentiLibya Fyi _ Sensitive Doug, Collin: Libya has granted agrement to John Christopher Stevens (goes by Chris). His security is complete and OGE pre-cleared his financial disclosure. We will forward nomination documents to the Executive Clerk. Thank you, Sharon Sharon L. Hardy U.S. Department of State Presidential Appointments Staff (202) 647-9731 (202) 6474694 fax','Agremeht/Ubya Agra:rent/LibyaFrom Samuelson, Heather F Sent Wednesday, January 18, 2012 3:38 PM To Mills, Ouaryl D; Kennedy, Patrick F Subject FW: karernentiLibya Fyi _ Sensitive Doug, Collin: Libya has granted agrement to John Christopher Stevens (goes by Chris). His security is complete and OGE pre-cleared his financial disclosure. We will forward nomination documents to the Executive Clerk. Thank you, Sharon Sharon L. Hardy U.S. Department of State Presidential Appointments Staff (202) 647-9731 (202) 6474694 fax'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'J._Christopher_Stevens',10,1,'243 - C05739846.txt','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards $130 million for diplomatic security personnel and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards; $130 million for diplomatic security personnel; and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'J._Christopher_Stevens',10,1,'293 - C05739906.txt','STATEMENTStatement on the Death of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the death of four American personnel, in Benghazi, Libya yesterday. Among them were United States Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and Foreign Service Information Management Officer, Sean Smith. We are still making next of kin notifications for the other two individuals. Our hearts go out to all their families and colleagues. A 23. year veteran of the Foreign Service, Ambassador Stevens died last night from injuries he sustained in the attack on our office in Benghazi. I had the privilege of swearing in Chris for his post in Libya only a few months ago. He spoke eloquently about his passion for service, for diplomacy and for the Libyan people. This assignment was only the latest in his more than two decades of dedication to advancing closer ties with the people of the Middle East and North Africa which began as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco. As the conflict in Libya unfolded, Chris was one of the first Americans on the ground in Benghazi. He risked his own life to lend the Libyan people a helping hand to build the foundation for a new, free nation. He spent every day since helping to finish the work that he started. Chris was committed to advancing America\'s values and interests, even when that meant putting himself in danger. Sean was a husband and a father of two, who joined the Department ten years ago. Like Chris, Sean was one of our best. All the Americans we lost in yesterday\'s attacks made the ultimate sacrifice. We condemn this vicious and violent attack that took their lives, which they had committed to helping the Libyan people reach for a better future. America\'s diplomats and development experts stand on the front lines every day for our country. We are honored by the service of each and every one of them. 1#tit','STATEMENTStatement on the Death of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the death of four American personnel, in Benghazi, Libya yesterday. Among them were United States Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and Foreign Service Information Management Officer, Sean Smith. We are still making next of kin notifications for the other two individuals. Our hearts go out to all their families and colleagues. A 23. year veteran of the Foreign Service, Ambassador Stevens died last night from injuries he sustained in the attack on our office in Benghazi. I had the privilege of swearing in Chris for his post in Libya only a few months ago. He spoke eloquently about his passion for service, for diplomacy and for the Libyan people. This assignment was only the latest in his more than two decades of dedication to advancing closer ties with the people of the Middle East and North Africa which began as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco. As the conflict in Libya unfolded, Chris was one of the first Americans on the ground in Benghazi. He risked his own life to lend the Libyan people a helping hand to build the foundation for a new, free nation. He spent every day since helping to finish the work that he started. Chris was committed to advancing America\'s values and interests, even when that meant putting himself in danger. Sean was a husband and a father of two, who joined the Department ten years ago. Like Chris, Sean was one of our best. All the Americans we lost in yesterday\'s attacks made the ultimate sacrifice. We condemn this vicious and violent attack that took their lives, which they had committed to helping the Libyan people reach for a better future. America\'s diplomats and development experts stand on the front lines every day for our country. We are honored by the service of each and every one of them. 1#tit'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'J._Christopher_Stevens',10,1,'36 - C05739597.txt','American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weaponshttp://abcnews.o.com/Blotter/glen-doherty-navy-seal-killed-Iibya-intel-mission/story?id 17229O37 Bitly: htto://abcn.ws/UPpZ9Y American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weapons Before Death, Ex-SEAL Glen Doherty Told ABC News He Helped Round Up Dangerous Shoulder-Fired Rockets By LEE FERRAN Sept. 13,2012 One of the Americans killed alongside Ambassador Christopher Stevens in an attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya Tuesday told ABC News before his death that he was working with the State Department on an intelligence mission to round up dangerous weapons in the war-torn nation. In an interview with ABC News last month, Glen Doherty, a 42-year-old former Navy SEAL who worked as a contractor with the State Department, said he personally went into the field to track down so-called MANPADS, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, and destroy them. After the fall of dictator Moammar Gadhafi last year, the State Department launched a mission to round up thousands of MANPADS that may have been looted from military installations across the country. U.S. officials previously told ABC News they were concerned the MANPADS could fall into the hands of terrorists, creating a threat to commercial airliners. READ: Nightmare in Libya: Thousands of Surface-to-Air Missiles Unaccounted For Doherty said that he traveled throughout Libya chasing reports of the weapons and once they were found, his team would destroy them on the spot by bashing them with hammers or repeatedly running them over with their vehicles. When ABC News spoke to Doherty in late August, he was enjoying a short time off in California before heading back to Libya just days ago.','American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weaponshttp://abcnews.o.com/Blotter/glen-doherty-navy-seal-killed-Iibya-intel-mission/story?id 17229O37 Bitly: htto://abcn.ws/UPpZ9Y American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weapons Before Death, Ex-SEAL Glen Doherty Told ABC News He Helped Round Up Dangerous Shoulder-Fired Rockets By LEE FERRAN Sept. 13,2012 One of the Americans killed alongside Ambassador Christopher Stevens in an attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya Tuesday told ABC News before his death that he was working with the State Department on an intelligence mission to round up dangerous weapons in the war-torn nation. In an interview with ABC News last month, Glen Doherty, a 42-year-old former Navy SEAL who worked as a contractor with the State Department, said he personally went into the field to track down so-called MANPADS, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, and destroy them. After the fall of dictator Moammar Gadhafi last year, the State Department launched a mission to round up thousands of MANPADS that may have been looted from military installations across the country. U.S. officials previously told ABC News they were concerned the MANPADS could fall into the hands of terrorists, creating a threat to commercial airliners. READ: Nightmare in Libya: Thousands of Surface-to-Air Missiles Unaccounted For Doherty said that he traveled throughout Libya chasing reports of the weapons and once they were found, his team would destroy them on the spot by bashing them with hammers or repeatedly running them over with their vehicles. When ABC News spoke to Doherty in late August, he was enjoying a short time off in California before heading back to Libya just days ago.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jackhammer',1,1,'3273 - C05765761.txt','FYI: Les Gelb: Amateur Hour at the White Househttp://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to throw its weight around. What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make demands on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect deliverables on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.','FYI: Les Gelb: \"Amateur Hour at the White House\"http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to \"throw its weight around.\" What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make \"demands\" on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect \"deliverables\" on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jacksonian_democracy',1,1,'3263 - C05765732.txt','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jackson_Diehl',1,1,'2056 - C05762699.txt','Mini Schedule 7/9/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am HOLD FOR HUMA 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 12:20 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route River Entrance, Pentagon 12:30 pm ARRIVE The Pentagon 12:30 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/DEFENSE SECRETARY ROBERT GATES 1:30 pm Secretary Gates\' Private Office, Pentagon 1:35 pm DEPART The Pentagon *En route State Department 1:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:00 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD HOLBROOICE 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MAUREEN WHITE 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFF-THE-RECORD MEETING w/FRED HIATT AND JACKSON DIEHL, 4:00 pm WASHINGTON POST Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/LONA AND HUMA 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm 6:00 pm OFFICE TIME Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm RECEPTION FOR NEW MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF 7:30 pm REPRESENTATIVES Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 55 ppl expected. 7:30 pm (t) DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 7:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 117','Mini Schedule 7/9/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am HOLD FOR HUMA 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 12:20 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route River Entrance, Pentagon 12:30 pm ARRIVE The Pentagon 12:30 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/DEFENSE SECRETARY ROBERT GATES 1:30 pm Secretary Gates\' Private Office, Pentagon 1:35 pm DEPART The Pentagon *En route State Department 1:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:00 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD HOLBROOICE 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MAUREEN WHITE 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFF-THE-RECORD MEETING w/FRED HIATT AND JACKSON DIEHL, 4:00 pm WASHINGTON POST Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/LONA AND HUMA 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm 6:00 pm OFFICE TIME Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm RECEPTION FOR NEW MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF 7:30 pm REPRESENTATIVES Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 55 ppl expected. 7:30 pm (t) DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 7:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 117'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Jack_Lew',20,1,'1401 - C05761097.txt','From Amb. HolbrookePls print for me. FYI. Dear All? Ambassador Holbrooke asked us to make sure the email below goes to: Secretary Clinton General Jones Admiral Mullen General McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Beaver Dear Dave, Several people have revisited an idea I know you have heard before ? that ISAF, the UN, and the U.S. Mission buy some of their food on the local economy. This would: provide a source of rapid income to farmers reduce somewhat the amount of resupply convoys I have asked MG Field to look into this. I know that there are health and security issues, but perhaps there are ways to deal with them on a local basis. Richard Holbrooke cc: Secretary Clinton General Jim Jones Admiral Mike Mullen Gen. Stanley McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Bever','From Amb. HolbrookePls print for me. FYI. Dear All? Ambassador Holbrooke asked us to make sure the email below goes to: Secretary Clinton General Jones Admiral Mullen General McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Beaver Dear Dave, Several people have revisited an idea I know you have heard before ? that ISAF, the UN, and the U.S. Mission buy some of their food on the local economy. This would: provide a source of rapid income to farmers; reduce somewhat the amount of resupply convoys; I have asked MG Field to look into this. I know that there are health and security issues, but perhaps there are ways to deal with them on a local basis. Richard Holbrooke cc: Secretary Clinton General Jim Jones Admiral Mike Mullen Gen. Stanley McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Bever'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Jack_Lew',20,1,'1739 - C05761795.txt','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 1:20 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:20 pm * PRE-BRIEF FOR TURKISH BILATERAL * 1:25 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURKISH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL w/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-H WAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SECY OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPARTState Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90 1 BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 19','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 1:20 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:20 pm * PRE-BRIEF FOR TURKISH BILATERAL * 1:25 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURKISH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL w/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-H WAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SECY OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPARTState Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90\" 1 BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 19'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Jack_Lew',20,1,'1740 - C05761797.txt','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Okay good to know, we have a couple informal call requests that we could get through during that time. Also I will not leave the office before 5:30. Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 20','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Okay good to know, we have a couple informal call requests that we could get through during that time. Also I will not leave the office before 5:30. Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 20'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Jack_Lew',20,1,'1793 - C05761905.txt','ScheduleThis should have been faxed to house. Here is final schedule: 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Cheryl Mills, Joan Donoghue, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS 11:40 am DEPART State Department En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION Note: 100 people attending the reception, 250 attending the luncheon. Reception called from 11:00am-12:00pm, Luncheon from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Upon arrival, Page Harrington escorts HRC to the tented Garden Terrace, as guests are sitting for the luncheon. HRC sits at the head table. At 12:00pm, Peggy Cifrino, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum event chair, delivers welcoming remarks and introduces Audrey Sheppard, Chair, Board of Directors, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. Audrey Sheppard delivers brief remarks and announces HRC as the receipent of the 2009 Annual Alice Award. HRC proceeds to stage to accept award. HRC gives brief remarks and departs, luncheon program continues.','ScheduleThis should have been faxed to house. Here is final schedule: 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Cheryl Mills, Joan Donoghue, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS 11:40 am DEPART State Department En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION Note: 100 people attending the reception, 250 attending the luncheon. Reception called from 11:00am-12:00pm, Luncheon from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Upon arrival, Page Harrington escorts HRC to the tented Garden Terrace, as guests are sitting for the luncheon. HRC sits at the head table. At 12:00pm, Peggy Cifrino, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum event chair, delivers welcoming remarks and introduces Audrey Sheppard, Chair, Board of Directors, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. Audrey Sheppard delivers brief remarks and announces HRC as the receipent of the 2009 Annual Alice Award. HRC proceeds to stage to accept award. HRC gives brief remarks and departs, luncheon program continues.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Jack_Lew',20,1,'1820 - C05762012.txt','Cabinet mtgWill do. Find out if either Jack Lew or Pat Kennedy wants to go. It is actually not a full cabinet meeting today -- those agencies that received recovery money were invited to attend/participate. We were welcome to send a representative though, not sure if we have anyone going. I heard on the radio that there is a Cabinet mtg this am. Is there? Can I go? If not, who are we sending? B6','Cabinet mtgWill do. Find out if either Jack Lew or Pat Kennedy wants to go. It is actually not a full cabinet meeting today -- those agencies that received recovery money were invited to attend/participate. We were welcome to send a representative though, not sure if we have anyone going. I heard on the radio that there is a Cabinet mtg this am. Is there? Can I go? If not, who are we sending? B6'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Jack_Lew',20,1,'1825 - C05762087.txt','Cabinet mtgPat Kennedy will be attending. Find out if either Jack Lew or Pat Kennedy wants to go. It is actually not a full cabinet meeting today -- those agencies that received recovery money were invited to attend/participate. We were welcome to send a representative though, not sure if we have anyone going. I heard on the radio that there is a Cabinet mtg this am. Is there? Can I go? If not, who are we sending?','Cabinet mtgPat Kennedy will be attending. Find out if either Jack Lew or Pat Kennedy wants to go. It is actually not a full cabinet meeting today -- those agencies that received recovery money were invited to attend/participate. We were welcome to send a representative though, not sure if we have anyone going. I heard on the radio that there is a Cabinet mtg this am. Is there? Can I go? If not, who are we sending?'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Jack_Lew',20,1,'1859 - C05762281.txt','Follow upI did update a number of your contacts while you were at the FAPE dinner last Monday. They all were saved. I updated them from what I have in my blackberry, so this is from memory, but there were probably more: Philippe Monica Jake Andrew Melanne Todd Stern Steinberg Jack Lew Kris Lissa Pam Tamera Anne Marie Slaughter Miguel R Robert Wood Rob Russo Laura Pena Heather Samuelson I\'m making a list of other building people you may not have, and I\'ll do them tonight when you are in Netenyahu dinner. They include: Ian Kelly Dan Fried Chris Hill Glyn Davies Jeff Feltman Tom Shannon Karen Stewart Richard Greene Michael PoIt Joan Donoghue Jim Thessin Reno HArnish Derek Chollet Ed Lacey George Mitchell Stephen Bosworth Dick Morningstar Paul SeIva Alec Ross Dennis Ross 26 Which names did you put in? Maybe they didn\'t save. But I need a lot. Pls make a list and I will check and add if necessary. I\'d like to set up call to Sonia Gandhi in next few days. 27','Follow upI did update a number of your contacts while you were at the FAPE dinner last Monday. They all were saved. I updated them from what I have in my blackberry, so this is from memory, but there were probably more: Philippe Monica Jake Andrew Melanne Todd Stern Steinberg Jack Lew Kris Lissa Pam Tamera Anne Marie Slaughter Miguel R Robert Wood Rob Russo Laura Pena Heather Samuelson I\'m making a list of other building people you may not have, and I\'ll do them tonight when you are in Netenyahu dinner. They include: Ian Kelly Dan Fried Chris Hill Glyn Davies Jeff Feltman Tom Shannon Karen Stewart Richard Greene Michael PoIt Joan Donoghue Jim Thessin Reno HArnish Derek Chollet Ed Lacey George Mitchell Stephen Bosworth Dick Morningstar Paul SeIva Alec Ross Dennis Ross 26 Which names did you put in? Maybe they didn\'t save. But I need a lot. Pls make a list and I will check and add if necessary. I\'d like to set up call to Sonia Gandhi in next few days. 27'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Jack_Lew',20,1,'2051 - C05762694.txt','TravelI\'d like to stick w the 8 if we think it will go if not, should we try the train at 6 or 7 if they\'re going if not, I\'d like to try the 7am Monday shuttle as a last resort. How will we decide? Lona and I wanted to check in with you on travel. All the news is reporting (Mario confirming) that travel tomorrow will be messy. All flights to dc till 6pm tomorrow are basically canceled (though the 8pm is still scheduled to go). Mario has asked us to check in tomorrow but as of now, he thinks a monday morning flight might be more reliable. There are trains running but they expect delays, maybe cancellations. Below is lonas draft for monday. Do you want to hold off on making a decision till we know more tomorrow? PREV RON Washingon, DC 8:15 amDEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 amARRIVE State Department 8:25 amPRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 amSecretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 amDAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 amSecretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 amMONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 amPrincipals Conference Room 7516 10:00 amPRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 10:15 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Jim, Jack, Cheryl, Jake and Huma 10:15 amOFFICE TIME','TravelI\'d like to stick w the 8 if we think it will go; if not, should we try the train at 6 or 7 if they\'re going; if not, I\'d like to try the 7am Monday shuttle as a last resort. How will we decide? Lona and I wanted to check in with you on travel. All the news is reporting (Mario confirming) that travel tomorrow will be messy. All flights to dc till 6pm tomorrow are basically canceled (though the 8pm is still scheduled to go). Mario has asked us to check in tomorrow but as of now, he thinks a monday morning flight might be more reliable. There are trains running but they expect delays, maybe cancellations. Below is lonas draft for monday. Do you want to hold off on making a decision till we know more tomorrow? PREV RON Washingon, DC 8:15 amDEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 amARRIVE State Department 8:25 amPRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 amSecretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 amDAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 amSecretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 amMONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 amPrincipals Conference Room 7516 10:00 amPRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 10:15 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Jim, Jack, Cheryl, Jake and Huma 10:15 amOFFICE TIME'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Jack_Lew',20,1,'2211 - C05762913.txt','Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.','Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Jack_Lew',20,1,'2212 - C05762914.txt','Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? Ok calling now. I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.','Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? Ok calling now. I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Jack_Lew',20,1,'2214 - C05762916.txt','o Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work? Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?Yes--but it may be too late tonight so also ask about tomorrow. It\'s about the budget and the OMB are anxious to close so I need to reach him in the next 12 hours since Jack just got the final word. I haven\'t yet. Wouldn\'t have done that without your clearance but I can do so right now if you are ok? Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? Ok calling now. I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.','o Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work? Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?Yes--but it may be too late tonight so also ask about tomorrow. It\'s about the budget and the OMB are anxious to close so I need to reach him in the next 12 hours since Jack just got the final word. I haven\'t yet. Wouldn\'t have done that without your clearance but I can do so right now if you are ok? Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? Ok calling now. I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Jack_Lew',20,1,'2215 - C05762917.txt','Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?I\'m waiting for Jack\'s talking points which I have to have before the call. Can you make sure he emails them to me at this address and copies Cheryl. If he has a fax, that\'s ok to do in addition. Reached out. Yes--but it may be too late tonight so also ask about tomorrow. It\'s about the budget and the OMB are anxious to close so I need to reach him in the next 12 hours since Jack just got the final word. I haven\'t yet. Wouldn\'t have done that without your clearance but I can do so right now if you are ok? Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.','Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?I\'m waiting for Jack\'s talking points which I have to have before the call. Can you make sure he emails them to me at this address and copies Cheryl. If he has a fax, that\'s ok to do in addition. Reached out. Yes--but it may be too late tonight so also ask about tomorrow. It\'s about the budget and the OMB are anxious to close so I need to reach him in the next 12 hours since Jack just got the final word. I haven\'t yet. Wouldn\'t have done that without your clearance but I can do so right now if you are ok? Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Jack_Lew',20,1,'2216 - C05762918.txt','Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?I just got them. Will make sure he send to right place I\'m waiting for Jack\'s talking points which I have to have before the call. Can you make sure he emails them to me at this address and copies Cheryl. If he has a fax, that\'s ok to do in addition. Reached out. Yes--but it may be too late tonight so also ask about tomorrow. It\'s about the budget and the OMB are anxious to close so I need to reach him in the next 12 hours since Jack just got the final word. I haven\'t yet. Wouldn\'t have done that without your clearance but I can do so right now if you are ok? Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? Ok calling now. I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.','Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?I just got them. Will make sure he send to right place I\'m waiting for Jack\'s talking points which I have to have before the call. Can you make sure he emails them to me at this address and copies Cheryl. If he has a fax, that\'s ok to do in addition. Reached out. Yes--but it may be too late tonight so also ask about tomorrow. It\'s about the budget and the OMB are anxious to close so I need to reach him in the next 12 hours since Jack just got the final word. I haven\'t yet. Wouldn\'t have done that without your clearance but I can do so right now if you are ok? Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? Ok calling now. I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Jack_Lew',20,1,'2304 - C05763117.txt','Monday scheduleHe would be happy to see you tomorrow immediately following the Small Group meeting. Two minor additions -- 7:30am phone call with Columbian President Uribe (his request) was confirmed. And Jack Lew would like to see you around 2:00pm to talk to you about trade before you leave for your trip so will work in. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 19','Monday scheduleHe would be happy to see you tomorrow immediately following the Small Group meeting. Two minor additions -- 7:30am phone call with Columbian President Uribe (his request) was confirmed. And Jack Lew would like to see you around 2:00pm to talk to you about trade before you leave for your trip so will work in. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 19'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Jack_Lew',20,1,'2450 - C05763757.txt','draft of monday, august 17thAttachments: August.17.09.drafttwo.doc August.17.09.drafttwo.doc>> 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR ELLEN TAUSCHER, 10:20 am UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor','draft of monday, august 17thAttachments: August.17.09.drafttwo.doc August.17.09.drafttwo.doc>> 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR ELLEN TAUSCHER, 10:20 am UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Jack_Lew',20,1,'2771 - C05764451.txt','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillCheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September ?to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. Here are some points to consider for such a possible call: ? Timely enactment of the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops appropriation is critical to national security. ? Operating under a Continuing Resolution for any extended period of time will negatively impact both State operations and foreign assistance programs. ? For example, the funds available to support State operations in Iraq are estimated to last only through the first quarter of FY 2010. In addition our urgent hiring plans will be stifled, pay equity authorities will lapse, and we will be without the necessary resources to implement our agenda on food security, climate change, and global health. ? I urge you to take up the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops bill as early as possible in September. Background A','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillCheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September ?to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. Here are some points to consider for such a possible call: ? Timely enactment of the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops appropriation is critical to national security. ? Operating under a Continuing Resolution for any extended period of time will negatively impact both State operations and foreign assistance programs. ? For example, the funds available to support State operations in Iraq are estimated to last only through the first quarter of FY 2010. In addition our urgent hiring plans will be stifled, pay equity authorities will lapse, and we will be without the necessary resources to implement our agenda on food security, climate change, and global health. ? I urge you to take up the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops bill as early as possible in September. Background A'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Jack_Lew',20,1,'2798 - C05764494.txt','guidance: Econ Club of DC as forum for HRC in Sept?Anything on your call with him you want me to followup on? Thanks strobe - I will touch base with you today so we can catch up Cheryl, regard the desire of the Economic Club of DC to invite HRC to speak (which we consulted on a week ago), they\'re now broadening the invite to be any time in the fall?which I\'d think might increase the chances of it suited her purposes. I\'m attaching a copy of the letter they\'ll send in via any channel you designate (scheduler, public affairs officer, or whatever). HRC did call this weekend and we covered a pretty wide range of substantive issues. I decided, however, not to bother her with this matter, which I hope was the right call on my part. Also, Jake put in a call to me last week. We didn\'t connect. I don\'t know if that\'s OBE as a result of HRC\'s call. In any event, I\'m around this week, though hanging out as much as ossible with Regards, Strobe This sounds interesting - can you give me a few days to determine whether it\'s even a possibility? Sept is imp month b/c of travel and unga but want to check. Let\'s also connect on unga - glad you connected with jack et al. Best Cdm Cheryl, I hope for your sake that you don\'t get this email for a while and that you\'re getting some genuine R&R. Anyway, David Rubenstein of the Carlyle Group is asking my advice on whether HRC would welcome an invitation to address the Economic Club of Washington in September. Obviously business-heavy. Audience: 400-500, screen questions for after talk and he can provide them in advance media coverage, etc. I told him I had no idea but would check. Depending on her outreach strategy for the fall, it could be a good audience, esp. if she wanted to talk about issues like China, the development, the role of the private sector, or energy/climate?i.e., the econ aspect/component of foreign policy. If I should be going elsewhere for this kind of steer, lemme know. Regards, Strobe PS: Kemal Dervi, Judith Rodin and I connected by phone with Jack Lew, Derek Chollet & others on State end re outside input into QDDR. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 1111','guidance: Econ Club of DC as forum for HRC in Sept?Anything on your call with him you want me to followup on? Thanks strobe - I will touch base with you today so we can catch up Cheryl, regard the desire of the Economic Club of DC to invite HRC to speak (which we consulted on a week ago), they\'re now broadening the invite to be any time in the fall?which I\'d think might increase the chances of it suited her purposes. I\'m attaching a copy of the letter they\'ll send in via any channel you designate (scheduler, public affairs officer, or whatever). HRC did call this weekend and we covered a pretty wide range of substantive issues. I decided, however, not to bother her with this matter, which I hope was the right call on my part. Also, Jake put in a call to me last week. We didn\'t connect. I don\'t know if that\'s OBE as a result of HRC\'s call. In any event, I\'m around this week, though hanging out as much as ossible with Regards, Strobe This sounds interesting - can you give me a few days to determine whether it\'s even a possibility? Sept is imp month b/c of travel and unga but want to check. Let\'s also connect on unga - glad you connected with jack et al. Best Cdm Cheryl, I hope for your sake that you don\'t get this email for a while and that you\'re getting some genuine R&R. Anyway, David Rubenstein of the Carlyle Group is asking my advice on whether HRC would welcome an invitation to address the Economic Club of Washington in September. Obviously business-heavy. Audience: 400-500, screen questions for after talk and he can provide them in advance; media coverage, etc. I told him I had no idea but would check. Depending on her outreach strategy for the fall, it could be a good audience, esp. if she wanted to talk about issues like China, the development, the role of the private sector, or energy/climate?i.e., the econ aspect/component of foreign policy. If I should be going elsewhere for this kind of steer, lemme know. Regards, Strobe PS: Kemal Dervi, Judith Rodin and I connected by phone with Jack Lew, Derek Chollet & others on State end re outside input into QDDR. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 1111'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Jack_Lew',20,1,'2855 - C05764598.txt','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillNo - he\'s supposed to call me first Am I supposed to do this? Fyi Cheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September? to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. 103','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillNo - he\'s supposed to call me first Am I supposed to do this? Fyi Cheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September? to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. 103'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Jack_Lew',20,1,'3000 - C05764852.txt','Here is the draft agenda per our discussionAttachments: 2009-09-22 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft.docx Take a look ?we are now eliminating Saturday but agenda is here: Senior Leadership Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: Continental Breakfast 8:15am: Welcome [HRC] 8:25am: Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] 8:30am: Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o priorities] ? Our Accomplishments To Date o [HRC uses as opportunity to celebrate what has been accomplished and call out areas for recognition -show appreciation for work that has been done and set the tone of appreciation, collaboration, team approach to success] 8:50am: Funding our Needs and Ambitions - State/USAID Budgets ? Presentation by Jack Lew [10 minutes] o New Processes and Protocols for Implementing 2010 o Expectations for 2011 o Expectations for State/USAID approach ? Moderated Q and A by Lew with Greene, Smith, other appropriate support [10 minutes] 9:25am: QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Development','Here is the draft agenda per our discussionAttachments: 2009-09-22 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft.docx Take a look ?we are now eliminating Saturday but agenda is here: Senior Leadership Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: Continental Breakfast 8:15am: Welcome [HRC] 8:25am: Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] 8:30am: Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o priorities] ? Our Accomplishments To Date o [HRC uses as opportunity to celebrate what has been accomplished and call out areas for recognition -show appreciation for work that has been done and set the tone of appreciation, collaboration, team approach to success] 8:50am: Funding our Needs and Ambitions - State/USAID Budgets ? Presentation by Jack Lew [10 minutes] o New Processes and Protocols for Implementing 2010 o Expectations for 2011 o Expectations for State/USAID approach ? Moderated Q and A by Lew with Greene, Smith, other appropriate support [10 minutes] 9:25am: QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Development'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Jack_Lew',20,1,'3581 - C05766293.txt','Proposed Final Retreat AgendaAttachments: 2009-09-28 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft - Revised2.docx Attached and below is the proposed final Retreat Agenda. The chief challenge I see is in having each bureau give 3 minutes on their top 3 priorities. I think it is worthwhile from the standpoint that this is the first time all will be together with the chance to see/meet and hear from everyone, but it will take time to hear from everyone. I\'ve broken it up into 2 sections of an hour each. Without these sections, the Retreat would breathe ? with them it\'s tight though I have left padding in each section. I also am holding a place for up front for Susan Rice to present if she comes ? she has not rsvped. Please see below and attached and advise if there are other suggested changes. Bill Burns cannot attend the retreat and currently will give his update on Iran to Jim we also will have Jim address Iraq in his overview too. Cdm Leadership Learning Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: 8:30am: 8:35am: Continental Breakfast Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o Priorities o Our Accomplishments To Date 8:50am The Next 6 Months ? On the Horizon (including Iraq/Iran) [Jim Steinberg] [10 min] ? The 2011 Budget Challenge [Jack Lew] [10 min] ? QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Dev [10 min]','Proposed Final Retreat AgendaAttachments: 2009-09-28 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft - Revised2.docx Attached and below is the proposed final Retreat Agenda. The chief challenge I see is in having each bureau give 3 minutes on their top 3 priorities. I think it is worthwhile from the standpoint that this is the first time all will be together with the chance to see/meet and hear from everyone, but it will take time to hear from everyone. I\'ve broken it up into 2 sections of an hour each. Without these sections, the Retreat would breathe ? with them it\'s tight though I have left padding in each section. I also am holding a place for up front for Susan Rice to present if she comes ? she has not rsvped. Please see below and attached and advise if there are other suggested changes. Bill Burns cannot attend the retreat and currently will give his update on Iran to Jim; we also will have Jim address Iraq in his overview too. Cdm Leadership Learning Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: 8:30am: 8:35am: Continental Breakfast Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o Priorities o Our Accomplishments To Date 8:50am The Next 6 Months ? On the Horizon (including Iraq/Iran) [Jim Steinberg] [10 min] ? The 2011 Budget Challenge [Jack Lew] [10 min] ? QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Dev [10 min]'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jack_Reed_(politician)',1,1,'1095 - C05760346.txt','Schedule/call listI spoke w Jack Reed. He said I could pick the date in either Oct or Nov to be honored bt BENS. We could pick a Friday when I\'d be back in NY. Did I ask that you set up mtg/meal w Elie Weisel and his wife? Also, I need to see Holbrooke early on Thursday after Labor Day to be briefed before a WH mtg at 11. I can do as early as needed.','Schedule/call listI spoke w Jack Reed. He said I could pick the date in either Oct or Nov to be honored bt BENS. We could pick a Friday when I\'d be back in NY. Did I ask that you set up mtg/meal w Elie Weisel and his wife? Also, I need to see Holbrooke early on Thursday after Labor Day to be briefed before a WH mtg at 11. I can do as early as needed.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Jacques_Diouf',3,1,'1022 - C05760235.txt','REVISED Call Sheet S UNSYG UNGAWhat\'s wrong w. Diouf? I\'m up and about so call if you can. See 13/1- huma will print and provide call sheet Cheryl, We spoke with 10, EEB, and Amb. Cousin after the meeting today and came up with the following revision to S\'s call points. We decided the best language would be for the Secretary to say that if UNSYG cannot co-host, that she would welcome the participation of his representative. The important point here is that we do not want the FAO head ? Jacques Diouf ? to end-up co-hosting the UNGA event, and everyone agreed there was a danger Ban ki-Moon would suggest he do so. In the background at the bottom I included a point stressing that we do not want Diouf to co-host. Thanks, Marisa','REVISED Call Sheet S UNSYG UNGAWhat\'s wrong w. Diouf? I\'m up and about so call if you can. See 13/1- huma will print and provide call sheet Cheryl, We spoke with 10, EEB, and Amb. Cousin after the meeting today and came up with the following revision to S\'s call points. We decided the best language would be for the Secretary to say that if UNSYG cannot co-host, that she would welcome the participation of his representative. The important point here is that we do not want the FAO head ? Jacques Diouf ? to end-up co-hosting the UNGA event, and everyone agreed there was a danger Ban ki-Moon would suggest he do so. In the background at the bottom I included a point stressing that we do not want Diouf to co-host. Thanks, Marisa'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Jacques_Diouf',3,1,'2793 - C05764488.txt','REVISED Call Sheet S UNSYG UNGACheryl, We spoke with 10, EEB, and Amb. Cousin after the meeting today and came up with the following revision to S\'s call points. We decided the best language would be for the Secretary to say that if UNSYG cannot co-host, that she would welcome the participation of his representative. The important point here is that we do not want the FAO head - Jacques Diouf ?to end-up co-hosting the UNGA event, and everyone agreed there was a danger Ban ki-Moon would suggest he do so. In the background at the bottom I included a point stressing that we do not want Diouf to co-host. Thanks, Marisa 1Q','REVISED Call Sheet S UNSYG UNGACheryl, We spoke with 10, EEB, and Amb. Cousin after the meeting today and came up with the following revision to S\'s call points. We decided the best language would be for the Secretary to say that if UNSYG cannot co-host, that she would welcome the participation of his representative. The important point here is that we do not want the FAO head - Jacques Diouf ?to end-up co-hosting the UNGA event, and everyone agreed there was a danger Ban ki-Moon would suggest he do so. In the background at the bottom I included a point stressing that we do not want Diouf to co-host. Thanks, Marisa 1Q'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Jacques_Diouf',3,1,'2797 - C05764493.txt','REVISED Call Sheet S UNSYG UNGAHave kidlets beside me so will call later Cdm What\'s wrong w. Diouf? I\'m up and about so call if you can. See 13/1- huma will print and provide call sheet Cheryl, We spoke with 10, EEB, and Amb. Cousin after the meeting today and came up with the following revision to S\'s call points. We decided the best language would be for the Secretary to say that if UNSYG cannot co-host, that she would welcome the participation of his representative. The important point here is that we do not want the FAO head - Jacques Diouf ? to end-up co-hosting the UNGA event, and everyone agreed there was a danger Ban ki-Moon would suggest he do so. In the background at the bottom I included a point stressing that we do not want Diouf to co-host. nA','REVISED Call Sheet S UNSYG UNGAHave kidlets beside me so will call later Cdm What\'s wrong w. Diouf? I\'m up and about so call if you can. See 13/1- huma will print and provide call sheet Cheryl, We spoke with 10, EEB, and Amb. Cousin after the meeting today and came up with the following revision to S\'s call points. We decided the best language would be for the Secretary to say that if UNSYG cannot co-host, that she would welcome the participation of his representative. The important point here is that we do not want the FAO head - Jacques Diouf ? to end-up co-hosting the UNGA event, and everyone agreed there was a danger Ban ki-Moon would suggest he do so. In the background at the bottom I included a point stressing that we do not want Diouf to co-host. nA'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Jaill',3,1,'188 - C05739783.txt','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board Justice Minister said this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate. 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. Boots on the ground: they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is \"shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security; they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board; Justice Minister said \"this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate.\" 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. \"Boots on the ground\": they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Jaill',3,1,'262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Jaill',3,1,'275 - C05739884.txt','Libya intel from SJake - Thanks for this. Tracks with what we are hearing about elections and the weakness of the interim govt. Elections are going smoothly throughout most of Libya (Ajdabiya being the exception, where some ballots were sabotaged requiring voting in some centers to be postponed for a few hours). Factoring in time to tally votes and process appeals, the UN and the Libyan elections commission are anticipating announcing final results by late July. The expectation is that the TNC will remain in power until the new congress is seated. Sett McCain and I toured the new parliament this afternoon, where we encountered a TNC member, an engineer and a couple of UN experts reviewing progress on the interior decor of the main chamber. They are racing to get the chamber finished in time for the first session. The UN is offering technical assistance to the secretariat of the new congress, ranging from parliamentary procedure to legislative drafting. They\'re even helping to plot out the choreography of the first sessions. The atmosphere in Tripoli is very festive. The gov\'t declared today a holiday and people are driving around honking and waving flags and making peace sign gestures. We visited several polling stations where we found people patiently waiting in lines (gender segregated) lvlcCain was applauded and thanked for his support wherever we went. -- Chris Further info from friend of 5: SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel ialil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200 member General National Congress (6 NC) Jail) realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jaill expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed.','Libya intel from SJake - Thanks for this. Tracks with what we are hearing about elections and the weakness of the interim govt. Elections are going smoothly throughout most of Libya (Ajdabiya being the exception, where some ballots were sabotaged requiring voting in some centers to be postponed for a few hours). Factoring in time to tally votes and process appeals, the UN and the Libyan elections commission are anticipating announcing final results by late July. The expectation is that the TNC will remain in power until the new congress is seated. Sett McCain and I toured the new parliament this afternoon, where we encountered a TNC member, an engineer and a couple of UN experts reviewing progress on the interior decor of the main chamber. They are racing to get the chamber finished in time for the first session. The UN is offering technical assistance to the secretariat of the new congress, ranging from parliamentary procedure to legislative drafting. They\'re even helping to plot out the choreography of the first sessions. The atmosphere in Tripoli is very festive. The gov\'t declared today a holiday and people are driving around honking and waving flags and making peace sign gestures. We visited several polling stations where we found people patiently waiting in lines (gender segregated) lvlcCain was applauded and thanked for his support wherever we went. -- Chris Further info from friend of 5: SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel ialil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government; however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200 member General National Congress (6 NC) Jail) realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jaill expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jaime_Bermúdez',1,1,'2847 - C05764568.txt','Col DCA letterAttachments: Demarche-letter Prior to Aug 28 UNASUR Summit 8-21-09.doc Attached and enclosed below is the demarche and letter that went out, reflecting your comments. SUBJECT: DEMARCHE/LETTER PRIOR TO AUGUST 28 UNASUR SUMMIT REF: A. STATE 86734 B. STATE 82581 1.(SBU) This is an action request, see paras 4 - 6. 2.(SBU) On August 14, the USG and Colombian government provisionally agreed ad referendum to the text of a bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) (septel). We expect the final agreement may be signed in Bogota in about a month, following a final review by both sides. As noted in reftels, the DCA would permit the United States access to several Colombian military bases and facilitate effective bilateral cooperation on security matters in Colombia. It would not/not authorize establishment of any U.S. bases or ports, nor would it result in an overall increase in the number of U.S. military personnel or U.S.-citizen civilian contractors in Colombia. 3.(SBU) On August 18, the Secretary and Colombian FM Jaime Bermudez met in Washington to discuss the DCA, including the importance of coordinating our public affairs and diplomatic strategies (septel to follow). There is some concern that the upcoming Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) summit would become a regional referendum on the DCA. Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will attend the summit provided that a full range of regional security matters can be discussed, not just the DCA. In this context, we are reaching out to selected UNASUR members to ask that they raise other regional security issues beyond the DCA. 4. (SBU) Action requested for Santiago, Asuncion, and Lima: that you find an opportunity prior to the August 28 summit to raise the importance of discussing the full range of regional security topics during the summit, and not merely the DCA, with appropriate high levels of host government. 265','Col DCA letterAttachments: Demarche-letter Prior to Aug 28 UNASUR Summit 8-21-09.doc Attached and enclosed below is the demarche and letter that went out, reflecting your comments. SUBJECT: DEMARCHE/LETTER PRIOR TO AUGUST 28 UNASUR SUMMIT REF: A. STATE 86734 B. STATE 82581 1.(SBU) This is an action request, see paras 4 - 6. 2.(SBU) On August 14, the USG and Colombian government provisionally agreed ad referendum to the text of a bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) (septel). We expect the final agreement may be signed in Bogota in about a month, following a final review by both sides. As noted in reftels, the DCA would permit the United States access to several Colombian military bases and facilitate effective bilateral cooperation on security matters in Colombia. It would not/not authorize establishment of any U.S. bases or ports, nor would it result in an overall increase in the number of U.S. military personnel or U.S.-citizen civilian contractors in Colombia. 3.(SBU) On August 18, the Secretary and Colombian FM Jaime Bermudez met in Washington to discuss the DCA, including the importance of coordinating our public affairs and diplomatic strategies (septel to follow). There is some concern that the upcoming Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) summit would become a regional referendum on the DCA. Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will attend the summit provided that a full range of regional security matters can be discussed, not just the DCA. In this context, we are reaching out to selected UNASUR members to ask that they raise other regional security issues beyond the DCA. 4. (SBU) Action requested for Santiago, Asuncion, and Lima: that you find an opportunity prior to the August 28 summit to raise the importance of discussing the full range of regional security topics during the summit, and not merely the DCA, with appropriate high levels of host government. 265'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jainism',1,1,'188 - C05739783.txt','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board Justice Minister said this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate. 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. Boots on the ground: they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is \"shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security; they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board; Justice Minister said \"this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate.\" 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. \"Boots on the ground\": they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jakarta',1,1,'2369 - C05763378.txt','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a re-charging program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S. number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board; welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level; the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day; we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a \"re-charging\" program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S.; number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students; today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jake_Dennis',1,1,'1863 - C05762313.txt','NotesDavid miliband called and asking to talk in next few hours. Says topic for call is Iran in run-up to meeting of EU Foreign Ministers. I\'m getting points from jake/dennis/phil. Also, I set up conf call for you, cheryl and jake for 6:45pm so u can do en route airport. Ok? I came to dc earlier and am taking my mom to airport right now. Worked out seating with usss so you are set. Tomorrow coming at 7:30 with','NotesDavid miliband called and asking to talk in next few hours. Says topic for call is Iran in run-up to meeting of EU Foreign Ministers. I\'m getting points from jake/dennis/phil. Also, I set up conf call for you, cheryl and jake for 6:45pm so u can do en route airport. Ok? I came to dc earlier and am taking my mom to airport right now. Worked out seating with usss so you are set. Tomorrow coming at 7:30 with'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jake_One',1,1,'1358 - C05760792.txt','Fwd: PM letter PM letterAttachments: NI_Financial_Settlement_letter_to_McGuinness_and_Robinson.pdf Pis print--one copy to Jake, one to me. Hillary: Attached is Gordon\'s letter to McGuinness and Robinson on financial settlement. Can you open? Should I forward to Lauren? Sid Mr Blumenthal As requested by my Secretary of State, please find attached a copy of the letter from Prime Minister to First and Deputy First Minister. Kind regards Fiona Fiona McCoy Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland 0207 210 6460 07799115250','Fwd: PM letter PM letterAttachments: NI_Financial_Settlement_letter_to_McGuinness_and_Robinson.pdf Pis print--one copy to Jake, one to me. Hillary: Attached is Gordon\'s letter to McGuinness and Robinson on financial settlement. Can you open? Should I forward to Lauren? Sid Mr Blumenthal As requested by my Secretary of State, please find attached a copy of the letter from Prime Minister to First and Deputy First Minister. Kind regards Fiona Fiona McCoy Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland 0207 210 6460 07799115250'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Jake_Sullivan',5,1,'1739 - C05761795.txt','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 1:20 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:20 pm * PRE-BRIEF FOR TURKISH BILATERAL * 1:25 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURKISH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL w/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-H WAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SECY OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPARTState Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90 1 BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 19','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 1:20 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:20 pm * PRE-BRIEF FOR TURKISH BILATERAL * 1:25 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURKISH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL w/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-H WAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SECY OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPARTState Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90\" 1 BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 19'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Jake_Sullivan',5,1,'1740 - C05761797.txt','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Okay good to know, we have a couple informal call requests that we could get through during that time. Also I will not leave the office before 5:30. Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 20','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Okay good to know, we have a couple informal call requests that we could get through during that time. Also I will not leave the office before 5:30. Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 20'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Jake_Sullivan',5,1,'2036 - C05762668.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/7/098:00 am BREAKFAST FOR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING 9:15 am INDIA STRATEGY James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 10:00 am PHONE CALL w/HENRY KISSINGER 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR THREE 11:05 am Treaty Room 11:15 am PRIVATE MEETING w/DAVE STONE 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm POLICY LUNCHEON 2:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm MEETING ONUS/CHINA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office *Kurt Campbell, P.J. Crowley, Cheryl Mills, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Hums Abedin, Jake Sullivan and Derek Chollet 3:15 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ MARK HYMAN 3:45 pm Secretary\'s Office Tbd DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence Tbd ARRIVE Private Residence 7:00 pm PHONE CALL w/JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER NAKASONE Secretary\'s Residence ### 103','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/7/098:00 am BREAKFAST FOR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING 9:15 am INDIA STRATEGY James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 10:00 am PHONE CALL w/HENRY KISSINGER 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR THREE 11:05 am Treaty Room 11:15 am PRIVATE MEETING w/DAVE STONE 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm POLICY LUNCHEON 2:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm MEETING ONUS/CHINA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office *Kurt Campbell, P.J. Crowley, Cheryl Mills, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Hums Abedin, Jake Sullivan and Derek Chollet 3:15 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ MARK HYMAN 3:45 pm Secretary\'s Office Tbd DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence Tbd ARRIVE Private Residence 7:00 pm PHONE CALL w/JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER NAKASONE Secretary\'s Residence ### 103'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Jake_Sullivan',5,1,'2333 - C05763172.txt','FYI: .. SidH: tells me he has been tentatively offered a position, Jake Sullivan has encouraged him, but that somehow the whole thing is tangled up and he hasn\'t heard for weeks. In the new year, can this get untangled? Thanks. Sid','FYI: .. SidH: tells me he has been tentatively offered a position, Jake Sullivan has encouraged him, but that somehow the whole thing is tangled up and he hasn\'t heard for weeks. In the new year, can this get untangled? Thanks. Sid'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Jake_Sullivan',5,1,'2468 - C05763802.txt','Palau offended by US positionsI\'ll call him this week. I think we have this largely sorted. Jeff and I go back to Puerto Rico and Guam in the primaries. Thx for sending. I\'ve forwarded to Jake Sullivan in my office to follow up. Below is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self- sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. . Jeff ? 268','Palau offended by US positionsI\'ll call him this week. I think we have this largely sorted. Jeff and I go back to Puerto Rico and Guam in the primaries. Thx for sending. I\'ve forwarded to Jake Sullivan in my office to follow up. Below is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self- sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. . Jeff ? 268'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Jake_Tapper',2,1,'127 - C05739704.txt','Rice on This WeekHere is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was -- what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances. But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, let\'s bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, it\'s important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated -- response to what had transpired in Cairo. In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated. We believe that folks in Benghazi, a small number of people came to the embassy to -- or to the consulate, rather, to replicate the sort of challenge that was posed in Cairo. And then as that unfolded, it seems to have been hijacked, let us say, by some individual clusters of extremists who came with heavier weapons, weapons that as you know in -- in the wake of the revolution in Libya are -- are quite common and accessible. And it then evolved from there.','Rice on \"This Week\"Here is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was -- what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances.\" But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, let\'s bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, it\'s important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated -- response to what had transpired in Cairo. In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated. We believe that folks in Benghazi, a small number of people came to the embassy to -- or to the consulate, rather, to replicate the sort of challenge that was posed in Cairo. And then as that unfolded, it seems to have been hijacked, let us say, by some individual clusters of extremists who came with heavier weapons, weapons that as you know in -- in the wake of the revolution in Libya are -- are quite common and accessible. And it then evolved from there.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Jake_Tapper',2,1,'164 - C05739754.txt','Rice on This WeekHere is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any Intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was ? what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances. But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, lees bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, ifs important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated ? response to what had transpired in Cairo.In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated.','Rice on \"This Week\"Here is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any Intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: \"And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was ? what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances.\" But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, lees bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, ifs important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated ? response to what had transpired in Cairo.In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Jamaica',4,1,'1651 - C05761543.txt','Tom in JamaicaTo All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro.Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck','Tom in JamaicaTo All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro.Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Jamaica',4,1,'1653 - C05761546.txt','Tom in JamaicaWhen will we hear from Paul Farmer??? Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck','Tom in JamaicaWhen will we hear from Paul Farmer??? Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Jamaica',4,1,'354 - C05758496.txt','Tom in JamaicaWhen will we hear from Paul Farmer??? Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck','Tom in JamaicaWhen will we hear from Paul Farmer??? Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Jamaica',4,1,'355 - C05758498.txt','Tom in JamaicaCan you talk? Call the house. Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck','Tom in JamaicaCan you talk? Call the house. Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'James_Baker',1,1,'3273 - C05765761.txt','FYI: Les Gelb: Amateur Hour at the White Househttp://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to throw its weight around. What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make demands on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect deliverables on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.','FYI: Les Gelb: \"Amateur Hour at the White House\"http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to \"throw its weight around.\" What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make \"demands\" on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect \"deliverables\" on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'James_Forman',1,1,'1360 - C05760796.txt','Great Wpost articleAs is often the case, I have to read in the paper what David is up to rather than learn it at home. . . but perhaps I wouldn\'t have it any other way. cdm brifibinoton Post NEWSI POLITICSI OPINIONSI BUSINESSI LOCAL SPORTSI ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBSI CARSI REAL ESTATE \'SHOPPING School of Second, Chances The teachers at Oak Hill Academy approach their jobs with the faith that even the most hardened juvenile delinquents can achieve -- and the knowledge that many still won\'t By Karen Houppert Sunday, April 12, 2009 W18 The six teenage boys, incarcerated at the District\'s Oak Hill juvenile detention facility in Laurel file into their classroom after lunch one late January afternoon. They are surprised to see strangers -- five women and two men -- sitting in the chairs that the boys typically occupy. The students find some empty seats and shrug out of their matching brown coats and mismatched scarves. They are curious about the visitors in a lean-back, fold-your-arms, prove-it kind of way. I\'m James Forman, begins a 40-something man. I\'m a professor at Georgetown Law School and --  You related to the James Forman? interrupts 17-year-old Carleto Bailey. I\'m James Forman Jr. That your father? James Forman your dad? Carleto demands. Yes, I  Wasn\'t he some big civil rights guy? NAACP? Or SNCC? SNCC, Forman says, seemingly surprised that Carleto has heard of his father, who was executive secretary of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee for years in the 1960s before becoming active with the Black Panthers. B6','Great Wpost articleAs is often the case, I have to read in the paper what David is up to rather than learn it at home. . . but perhaps I wouldn\'t have it any other way. cdm brifibinoton Post NEWSI POLITICSI OPINIONSI BUSINESSI LOCAL SPORTSI ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBSI CARSI REAL ESTATE \'SHOPPING School of Second, Chances The teachers at Oak Hill Academy approach their jobs with the faith that even the most hardened juvenile delinquents can achieve -- and the knowledge that many still won\'t By Karen Houppert Sunday, April 12, 2009; W18 The six teenage boys, incarcerated at the District\'s Oak Hill juvenile detention facility in Laurel file into their classroom after lunch one late January afternoon. They are surprised to see strangers -- five women and two men -- sitting in the chairs that the boys typically occupy. The students find some empty seats and shrug out of their matching brown coats and mismatched scarves. They are curious about the visitors in a lean-back, fold-your-arms, prove-it kind of way. \"I\'m James Forman,\" begins a 40-something man. \"I\'m a professor at Georgetown Law School and -- \" \"You related to the James Forman?\" interrupts 17-year-old Carleto Bailey. \"I\'m James Forman Jr.\" \"That your father? James Forman your dad?\" Carleto demands. \"Yes, I \" \"Wasn\'t he some big civil rights guy? NAACP? Or SNCC?\" \"SNCC,\" Forman says, seemingly surprised that Carleto has heard of his father, who was executive secretary of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee for years in the 1960s before becoming active with the Black Panthers. B6'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'James_L._Jones',4,1,'2062 - C05762707.txt','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and Longer Knives? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the whack-a-mole crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and \"Longer Knives\"? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the \"whack-a-mole\" crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'James_L._Jones',4,1,'2295 - C05763097.txt','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s smart power, according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy realists and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish realist foreign policy adviser Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian Joseph Nye, a major proponent of soft power, the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism Brent Scowcroft the realist national security adviser under George H.W. Bush Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s \"smart power,\" according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy \"realists\" and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state; George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state; Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish \"realist\" foreign policy adviser; Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian; Joseph Nye, a major proponent of \"soft power,\" the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion; Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism; Brent Scowcroft; the \"realist\" national security adviser under George H.W. Bush; Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state; John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress; and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193'),(12.875503299472802,6.437751649736401,2500,'James_L._Jones',4,2,'2722 - C05764334.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 9/2/0910:00 am DEPART OTR Residence En route LaGuardia Airport [drive time: 2 hours, 40 minutes] 12:40 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 1:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2175 En route Washington National Airport 2:06 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 2:15 pm DEPART Washington National Airport En route State Department 2:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:30 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm MEETING w/AMBASSADOR BOB BRADTKE AND A/S PHIL GORDON 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm FAREWELL CALL w/CLINT WILLIAMSON (S/VVCI) 3:40 pm Secretary\'s Office *Official photo preceding. 3:45 pm MEETING w/LISSA MUSCATINE 4:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/NSC ADVISOR GENERAL JAMES JONES 5:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm MEETING w/ANNE MARIE SLAUGHTER 6:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm DEPART State Department En route Private Residence 6:40 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 30','Mini Schedule Wednesday 9/2/0910:00 am DEPART OTR Residence En route LaGuardia Airport [drive time: 2 hours, 40 minutes] 12:40 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 1:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2175 En route Washington National Airport 2:06 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 2:15 pm DEPART Washington National Airport En route State Department 2:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:30 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm MEETING w/AMBASSADOR BOB BRADTKE AND A/S PHIL GORDON 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm FAREWELL CALL w/CLINT WILLIAMSON (S/VVCI) 3:40 pm Secretary\'s Office *Official photo preceding. 3:45 pm MEETING w/LISSA MUSCATINE 4:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/NSC ADVISOR GENERAL JAMES JONES 5:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm MEETING w/ANNE MARIE SLAUGHTER 6:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm DEPART State Department En route Private Residence 6:40 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 30'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'James_L._Jones',4,1,'3302 - C05765810.txt','Washington Post Article on PakistanHuma ? The Secretary asked to see a copy of this article from yesterday\'s Washington Post. Would you pass it to her? Thanks. U.S. offers new role for Pakistan A BROADER PARTNERSHIP Importance of country to Afghan effort recognized By Karen DeYoung Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, November 30, 2009 President Obama has offered Pakistan an expanded strategic partnership, including additional military and economic cooperation, while warning with unusual bluntness that its use of insurgent groups to pursue policy goals cannot continue. The offer, including an effort to help reduce tensions between Pakistan and India, was contained in a two-page letter delivered to President Asif Ali Zardari this month by Obama national security adviser James L. Jones. It was accompanied by assurances from Jones that the United States will increase its military and civilian efforts in Afghanistan and that it plans no early withdrawal. Obama\'s speech Tuesday night at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., will address primarily the Afghanistan aspects of the strategy. But despite the public and political attention focused on the number of new troops, Pakistan has been the hot core of the months-long strategy review. The long-term consequences of failure there, the review concluded, far outweigh those in Afghanistan. We can\'t succeed without Pakistan, a senior administration official involved in the White House review said. You have to differentiate between public statements and reality. There is nobody who is under any illusions about this. This official and others, all of whom spoke about the closely held details of the new strategy on the condition of anonymity, emphasized that without changing the nature of U.S.-Pakistan relations in a new direction, you\'re not going to win in Afghanistan, as one put it. And if you don\'t win in Afghanistan, then Pakistan will automatically be imperiled, and that will make Afghanistan look like child\'s play.','Washington Post Article on PakistanHuma ? The Secretary asked to see a copy of this article from yesterday\'s Washington Post. Would you pass it to her? Thanks. U.S. offers new role for Pakistan A BROADER PARTNERSHIP Importance of country to Afghan effort recognized By Karen DeYoung Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, November 30, 2009 President Obama has offered Pakistan an expanded strategic partnership, including additional military and economic cooperation, while warning with unusual bluntness that its use of insurgent groups to pursue policy goals \"cannot continue.\" The offer, including an effort to help reduce tensions between Pakistan and India, was contained in a two-page letter delivered to President Asif Ali Zardari this month by Obama national security adviser James L. Jones. It was accompanied by assurances from Jones that the United States will increase its military and civilian efforts in Afghanistan and that it plans no early withdrawal. Obama\'s speech Tuesday night at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., will address primarily the Afghanistan aspects of the strategy. But despite the public and political attention focused on the number of new troops, Pakistan has been the hot core of the months-long strategy review. The long-term consequences of failure there, the review concluded, far outweigh those in Afghanistan. \"We can\'t succeed without Pakistan,\" a senior administration official involved in the White House review said. \"You have to differentiate between public statements and reality. There is nobody who is under any illusions about this.\" This official and others, all of whom spoke about the closely held details of the new strategy on the condition of anonymity, emphasized that without \"changing the nature of U.S.-Pakistan relations in a new direction, you\'re not going to win in Afghanistan,\" as one put it. \"And if you don\'t win in Afghanistan, then Pakistan will automatically be imperiled, and that will make Afghanistan look like child\'s play.\"'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'James_Madison',2,1,'1141 - C05760404.txt','Mini scheduleTell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am 11:25 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 1:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30pm SCHEDULING W/HUMA AND LONA 2:00pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 2:30 pm 3:30 pm 3:50 pm 3:55 pm OFFICE TIME Secretary\'s Office BILATERAL w/SAUDI FOREIGN MINISTER PRINCE SAUD AL FAISAL James Madison Room, 8th Floor, *Camera Spray at Top PHOTO w/ BOARD OF GAYS AND LESBIANS IN FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES Secretary\'s Outer Office 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/ALGERIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MOURAD 4:30 pm MEDELCI Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at bottom. 4:30pm BRIEFING w/RICH VERMA AND TODD STERN Can you pis send me a copy for today?','Mini scheduleTell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am 11:25 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 1:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30pm SCHEDULING W/HUMA AND LONA 2:00pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 2:30 pm 3:30 pm 3:50 pm 3:55 pm OFFICE TIME Secretary\'s Office BILATERAL w/SAUDI FOREIGN MINISTER PRINCE SAUD AL FAISAL James Madison Room, 8th Floor, *Camera Spray at Top PHOTO w/ BOARD OF GAYS AND LESBIANS IN FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES Secretary\'s Outer Office 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/ALGERIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MOURAD 4:30 pm MEDELCI Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at bottom. 4:30pm BRIEFING w/RICH VERMA AND TODD STERN Can you pis send me a copy for today?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'James_Madison',2,1,'2084 - C05762737.txt','Mini Schedule 7/10/097:30 am PHONE CALL w/SWISS FEDERAL COUNCILLOR MICHELINE 7:45 am CALMY-REY Secretary\'s Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am PRIVATE BREAKFAST 9:30 am James Madison Room, 84\' floor 9:30 am OFFICE TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am TOWN HALL MEETING 11:00 am Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Approx. 700 employees attending. 11:30 am PHOTO OPS 11:35 am Secretary\'s Outer Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR DANIEL BENJAMIN, 12:20 pm COORDINATOR FOR COUNTERTERRORISM Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 170 guests attending. 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm MEETING w/TIM SOLSO, CEO OF CUMMINS AND CO-CHAIR US- 1:30 pm BRAZIL CEO FORUM Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/EUROPEAN UNION COMMISSIONER BENITA 2:00 pm FERRERO-WALDNER Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/UN AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm MEETING w/DENNIS ROSS 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Reagan National Airport 3:35 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 4:00 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport via US Air Shuttle #2187 En route New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 5:13 pm ARRIVE New York, New York 5:30 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 6:30 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 134','Mini Schedule 7/10/097:30 am PHONE CALL w/SWISS FEDERAL COUNCILLOR MICHELINE 7:45 am CALMY-REY Secretary\'s Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am PRIVATE BREAKFAST 9:30 am James Madison Room, 84\' floor 9:30 am OFFICE TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am TOWN HALL MEETING 11:00 am Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Approx. 700 employees attending. 11:30 am PHOTO OPS 11:35 am Secretary\'s Outer Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR DANIEL BENJAMIN, 12:20 pm COORDINATOR FOR COUNTERTERRORISM Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 170 guests attending. 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm MEETING w/TIM SOLSO, CEO OF CUMMINS AND CO-CHAIR US- 1:30 pm BRAZIL CEO FORUM Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/EUROPEAN UNION COMMISSIONER BENITA 2:00 pm FERRERO-WALDNER Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/UN AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm MEETING w/DENNIS ROSS 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Reagan National Airport 3:35 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 4:00 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport via US Air Shuttle #2187 En route New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 5:13 pm ARRIVE New York, New York 5:30 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 6:30 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 134'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'James_Monroe',7,1,'1535 - C05761329.txt','Mini Schedule Thursday, 4/23/098:10 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 8:30 am En route Rayburn House Office Building . 8:30 am ARRIVE Rayburn House Office Building 9:00 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 12:00 pm ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS Rayburn H.O.B. Room 2359 12:05 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:25 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR POTUS/VP MEETING 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:50 pm VIDEOTAPE MESSAGE FOR WORLD MALARIA DAY (T) 2:00 pm Marshall Room 2:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ANN HENRY 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/THAI FOREIGN MINISTER KASIT PIROMYA 3:00pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding 3:15 pm REMARKS AT TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY EVENT 3:45 pm Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Called for 3:00 PM. 3:50 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 3:55 pm ARRIVE White House 4:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VP BIDEN 4:30 pm Oval Office 4:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 4:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 4:40 pm OFFICE TIME 5:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:15 pm MEETING w/THE AGA KHAN, SPLRTUAL LEADER OF 5:35 pm SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI MUSLIMS Secretary\'s Office *Official Photo preceding meeting 5:45 pm MEETING w/BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED NATIONS 6:15 pm FOUNDATION James Monroe Rill, 8th Floor (T). Official Photo preceding mtg. 6:25 pm PHOTO OP w/DANISH MINISTER FOR DEVELOPMENT 26','Mini Schedule Thursday, 4/23/098:10 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 8:30 am En route Rayburn House Office Building . 8:30 am ARRIVE Rayburn House Office Building 9:00 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 12:00 pm ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS Rayburn H.O.B. Room 2359 12:05 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:25 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR POTUS/VP MEETING 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:50 pm VIDEOTAPE MESSAGE FOR WORLD MALARIA DAY (T) 2:00 pm Marshall Room 2:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ANN HENRY 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/THAI FOREIGN MINISTER KASIT PIROMYA 3:00pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding 3:15 pm REMARKS AT TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY EVENT 3:45 pm Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Called for 3:00 PM. 3:50 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 3:55 pm ARRIVE White House 4:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VP BIDEN 4:30 pm Oval Office 4:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 4:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 4:40 pm OFFICE TIME 5:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:15 pm MEETING w/THE AGA KHAN, SPLRTUAL LEADER OF 5:35 pm SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI MUSLIMS Secretary\'s Office *Official Photo preceding meeting 5:45 pm MEETING w/BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED NATIONS 6:15 pm FOUNDATION James Monroe Rill, 8th Floor (T). Official Photo preceding mtg. 6:25 pm PHOTO OP w/DANISH MINISTER FOR DEVELOPMENT 26'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'James_Monroe',7,1,'1767 - C05761854.txt','mini schedule 5/27/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15am OFFICE TIME 10:10am Secretary\'s Office 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:25 am ARRIVE State Department 11:30 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm WORKING LUNCH FOR EGYPTIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ARMED 1:00 pm ALI ABOUL GHEIT James Monroe Room, 81Floor *Camera spray at top. 1:15 pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 1:45 pm w/PRESMENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PHONE CALL w/PRESIDENT SHEIKH SHARIF SHEIKH ARMED 2:00 pm TRANSITIONAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN SOMALIA Secy\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/ROXANA SABERI, AMERICAN JOURNALIST 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office *Camera Spray in outer office preceding. 2:45pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 3:15pm w/PRESIDENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/IVO DAALDER, U.S. AMBASSADOR TO NATO 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00pm MEETING w/SPECIAL ENVOY GEORGE MITCHELL 5:30pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY 8:30 pm PRESIDENT MAIIMOUD ABBAS James Monroe Room, 8d\' Floor *Official photo in outer office preceding. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 18','mini schedule 5/27/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15am OFFICE TIME 10:10am Secretary\'s Office 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:25 am ARRIVE State Department 11:30 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm WORKING LUNCH FOR EGYPTIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ARMED 1:00 pm ALI ABOUL GHEIT James Monroe Room, 81Floor *Camera spray at top. 1:15 pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 1:45 pm w/PRESMENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PHONE CALL w/PRESIDENT SHEIKH SHARIF SHEIKH ARMED 2:00 pm TRANSITIONAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN SOMALIA Secy\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/ROXANA SABERI, AMERICAN JOURNALIST 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office *Camera Spray in outer office preceding. 2:45pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 3:15pm w/PRESIDENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/IVO DAALDER, U.S. AMBASSADOR TO NATO 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00pm MEETING w/SPECIAL ENVOY GEORGE MITCHELL 5:30pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY 8:30 pm PRESIDENT MAIIMOUD ABBAS James Monroe Room, 8d\' Floor *Official photo in outer office preceding. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 18'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'James_Monroe',7,1,'1798 - C05761912.txt','Mini Schedule 5/14/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:00 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:00 am PHONE CALL w/GHANAIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MUMUNI 9:15 am Secretary\'s Office 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PHONE CALL w/SAUDI PRINCE SAUD AL-FAISAL 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/LATVIAN PRESIDENT VALDIS ZATLERS 11:30 am Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:30 am BRIEF MEETING/PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR 11:50 am PARTICIPANTS James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 12:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ DOUG HATTAWAY 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ PHIL LEVINE 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ ROY SPENCE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/IVIALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Y.B. DATUK 3:00 pm ANIFAH bin HAJI AMAN Secy\'s Conf Rm. *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:00 pm PRESS AVAILABILITY w/MALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:15 pm Y.B. DATUK ANIFAH bin HAM AMAN Treaty Room 3:30 pm MEETING w/ELIZABETH BAGLEY AND KRIS BALDERSTON 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm OFFICE TIME 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 5/14/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:00 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:00 am PHONE CALL w/GHANAIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MUMUNI 9:15 am Secretary\'s Office 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PHONE CALL w/SAUDI PRINCE SAUD AL-FAISAL 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/LATVIAN PRESIDENT VALDIS ZATLERS 11:30 am Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:30 am BRIEF MEETING/PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR 11:50 am PARTICIPANTS James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 12:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ DOUG HATTAWAY 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ PHIL LEVINE 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ ROY SPENCE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/IVIALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Y.B. DATUK 3:00 pm ANIFAH bin HAJI AMAN Secy\'s Conf Rm. *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:00 pm PRESS AVAILABILITY w/MALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:15 pm Y.B. DATUK ANIFAH bin HAM AMAN Treaty Room 3:30 pm MEETING w/ELIZABETH BAGLEY AND KRIS BALDERSTON 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm OFFICE TIME 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'James_Monroe',7,1,'1856 - C05762276.txt','Mini Schedule 5/18/098:00 am DEPART Private Residence 9:00 am En route UN Building 9:00 am ARRIVE UN Building 9:00 am FOLLOWING IN HER FOOTSTEPS BREAKFAST HONORING 10:00 am ELEANOR ROOSEVELT UN Delegates Dining Room, UN Building 10:00 am DEPART United Nations Building *En route OTR 10:30 am OTR 12:30 pm Location: Tbd 1:00 pm ARRIVE Barnard College 1:00 pm PULL-ASIDES w/PAOLA RAMOS AND KATE PYNOOS 1:10 pm Location Tbd 1:15 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT BARNARD COLLEGE\'s 2009 2:30 pm COMMENCEMENT South Lawn, Columbia Campus 3:00 pm DEPART Barnard College *En route LaGuardia Airport 3:30 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 4:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport (LGA) via US Airways Shuttle #2181 5:16 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 5:30 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport *En route State Department 5:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 5:45 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 6:30 pm State Department 6:30 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 6:55 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER 8:30 pm BINYAMIN NETANYAHU James Monroe Room, 8th floor *Official photo at top. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 23','Mini Schedule 5/18/098:00 am DEPART Private Residence 9:00 am En route UN Building 9:00 am ARRIVE UN Building 9:00 am \"FOLLOWING IN HER FOOTSTEPS\" BREAKFAST HONORING 10:00 am ELEANOR ROOSEVELT UN Delegates Dining Room, UN Building 10:00 am DEPART United Nations Building *En route OTR 10:30 am OTR 12:30 pm Location: Tbd 1:00 pm ARRIVE Barnard College 1:00 pm PULL-ASIDES w/PAOLA RAMOS AND KATE PYNOOS 1:10 pm Location Tbd 1:15 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT BARNARD COLLEGE\'s 2009 2:30 pm COMMENCEMENT South Lawn, Columbia Campus 3:00 pm DEPART Barnard College *En route LaGuardia Airport 3:30 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 4:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport (LGA) via US Airways Shuttle #2181 5:16 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 5:30 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport *En route State Department 5:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 5:45 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 6:30 pm State Department 6:30 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 6:55 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER 8:30 pm BINYAMIN NETANYAHU James Monroe Room, 8th floor *Official photo at top. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 23'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'James_Monroe',7,1,'2036 - C05762668.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/7/098:00 am BREAKFAST FOR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING 9:15 am INDIA STRATEGY James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 10:00 am PHONE CALL w/HENRY KISSINGER 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR THREE 11:05 am Treaty Room 11:15 am PRIVATE MEETING w/DAVE STONE 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm POLICY LUNCHEON 2:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm MEETING ONUS/CHINA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office *Kurt Campbell, P.J. Crowley, Cheryl Mills, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Hums Abedin, Jake Sullivan and Derek Chollet 3:15 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ MARK HYMAN 3:45 pm Secretary\'s Office Tbd DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence Tbd ARRIVE Private Residence 7:00 pm PHONE CALL w/JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER NAKASONE Secretary\'s Residence ### 103','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/7/098:00 am BREAKFAST FOR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING 9:15 am INDIA STRATEGY James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 10:00 am PHONE CALL w/HENRY KISSINGER 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR THREE 11:05 am Treaty Room 11:15 am PRIVATE MEETING w/DAVE STONE 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm POLICY LUNCHEON 2:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm MEETING ONUS/CHINA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office *Kurt Campbell, P.J. Crowley, Cheryl Mills, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Hums Abedin, Jake Sullivan and Derek Chollet 3:15 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ MARK HYMAN 3:45 pm Secretary\'s Office Tbd DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence Tbd ARRIVE Private Residence 7:00 pm PHONE CALL w/JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER NAKASONE Secretary\'s Residence ### 103'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'James_Monroe',7,1,'2456 - C05763780.txt','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'\"Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'James_Monroe',7,1,'3304 - C05765813.txt','Mini Schedule 9/11/098:00 am BREAKFAST w/SENATORS MCCAIN, LIEBERMAN AND COLLINS 9:00 am James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 9:00 am DROP-BY MEETING w/SE MITCHELL 9:15 am S Conference Room 9:30 am MEETING w/LT. GENERAL PAUL SELVA (JCS) 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:55 am MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR TERRENCE LEE BARNICH, 10:30 am George C. Marshall Auditorium 10:50 am BRIEFING w/CHRISTOPHER HILL U.S. AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ 11:50 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 11:50 am DROP-BY w/CAMBODIAN PARLIMENTARIAN MU SOCHUA 11:55 am Secretary\'s Office *Official photo. 11:55 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:00 pm ARRIVE White House 12:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE MEETING w/RAHM EMMANUEL 12:45 pm COS Office, West Wing 1:00 pm SUNDAY MEETING PREP 2:45 pm White House Situation Room 2:50 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 2:55 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:00 pm WOMEN\'S FUND MEETING 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:40 pm DEPART State Department *En route Andrews AFB 4:05 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 4:15 pm DEPART Andrews AFB via Air Force Aircraft Tail ilTbd *En route New York, NY 5:05 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 5:10 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport *En route Beacon Theater 5:55 pm ARRIVE Beacon Theater 6:00 pm KEYNOTE REMARKS AT THE SEPTEMBER 116 NATIONAL 6:45 pm DAY OF SERVICE COMMEMORATION Beacon Theater 6:50 pm DEPART Beacon Theater *En route Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:10 pm ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:15 pm THE ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE\'S FOUR FREEDOMS AWARD 9:00 pm CEREMONY AND GALA DINNER Grand Ballroom, Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:05 pm DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 9/11/098:00 am BREAKFAST w/SENATORS MCCAIN, LIEBERMAN AND COLLINS 9:00 am James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 9:00 am DROP-BY MEETING w/SE MITCHELL 9:15 am S Conference Room 9:30 am MEETING w/LT. GENERAL PAUL SELVA (JCS) 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:55 am MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR TERRENCE LEE BARNICH, 10:30 am George C. Marshall Auditorium 10:50 am BRIEFING w/CHRISTOPHER HILL U.S. AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ 11:50 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 11:50 am DROP-BY w/CAMBODIAN PARLIMENTARIAN MU SOCHUA 11:55 am Secretary\'s Office *Official photo. 11:55 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:00 pm ARRIVE White House 12:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE MEETING w/RAHM EMMANUEL 12:45 pm COS Office, West Wing 1:00 pm SUNDAY MEETING PREP 2:45 pm White House Situation Room 2:50 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 2:55 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:00 pm WOMEN\'S FUND MEETING 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:40 pm DEPART State Department *En route Andrews AFB 4:05 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 4:15 pm DEPART Andrews AFB via Air Force Aircraft Tail ilTbd *En route New York, NY 5:05 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 5:10 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport *En route Beacon Theater 5:55 pm ARRIVE Beacon Theater 6:00 pm KEYNOTE REMARKS AT THE SEPTEMBER 116 NATIONAL 6:45 pm DAY OF SERVICE COMMEMORATION Beacon Theater 6:50 pm DEPART Beacon Theater *En route Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:10 pm ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:15 pm THE ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE\'S FOUR FREEDOMS AWARD 9:00 pm CEREMONY AND GALA DINNER Grand Ballroom, Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:05 pm DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route Private Residence ###');
INSERT INTO `mv_tfidf` VALUES (7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'James_Murdoch',1,1,'1066 - C05760303.txt','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a contract with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of top slicing the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies. There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. This was done for News International, a Tory insider said yesterday. Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened. In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the abysmal record of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its total failure to stop the BBC buying the Lonely','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a \"contract\" with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of \"top slicing\" the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies \"focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies\". There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. \"This was done for News International,\" a Tory insider said yesterday. \"Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened.\" In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the \"abysmal record\" of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its \"total failure\" to stop the BBC buying the Lonely'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'James_Nsaba_Buturo',1,1,'3442 - C05766048.txt','We ought to do outreachCheryl: Yes, the Secretary should make the call I remain ready to participate in any meetings with any domestic or international gay rights groups to brief them on what we are doing, and on my conversations with Museveni on this issue. I plan to meet with Cheryl Benton and others today this afternoon to work on an outreach strategy. Regards, Johnnie Thx Should we have S also call pres? Cheryl: I am happy to participate in any outreach meetings on this issue and would be pleased to share contents of my conversations with President Museveni and his reassurances to me. (We continue to monitor this issue and I am prepared to go back to Museveni at any time to express our deep concerns and to press him to deep six this legislation.) See below. I am looking at the article and don\'t know where this stands in terms of what will really happen (welcome an update) but we should do some sort of meeting now with international gay groups to lay out what we have done. The process will focus not only our public and quiet diplomacy (calls to pres, etc) efforts but also it will give chance for feedback on more we should do. I am worried this will not turn out well. We need some outreach unless I am missing what is being done in dept. Can we do this in next several days? Cdm Uganda to Drop Death Penalty, Life in Jail for Gays (Updatel)Last Updated: December 9, 2009 10:44 EST By Fred Ojambo Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Uganda will drop the death penalty and life imprisonment for gays in a refined version of an anti- gay bill expected to be ready for presentation to Parliament in two weeks, James Nsaba Buturo, the minister of ethics and integrity, said.The draft bill, which is under consideration by a parliamentary committee, will drop the two punishments to attract the support of religious leaders who are opposed to these penalties, Buturo said today in a phone interview from the capital, Kampala.Ugandan lawmaker David Bahati presented a private member\'s bill on Oct. 14 which sought the death penalty and life imprisonment for gay people in the country. The Ugandan government supports the bill because homosexuality and lesbianism are repugnant to the Ugandan culture, Buturo said. Still, it favors a more refined set of punishments, he said.ln addition to formulating punishments for the gay people, the bill will also promote counseling to help attract errant people to acceptable sexual orientation, said Buturo.The proposed legislation has attracted criticism from gay rights activists, both locally and internationally, who argue that the law would promote discrimination and hatred toward the gay community.','We ought to do outreachCheryl: Yes, the Secretary should make the call I remain ready to participate in any meetings with any domestic or international gay rights groups to brief them on what we are doing, and on my conversations with Museveni on this issue. I plan to meet with Cheryl Benton and others today this afternoon to work on an outreach strategy. Regards, Johnnie Thx Should we have S also call pres? Cheryl: I am happy to participate in any outreach meetings on this issue and would be pleased to share contents of my conversations with President Museveni and his reassurances to me. (We continue to monitor this issue and I am prepared to go back to Museveni at any time to express our deep concerns and to press him to deep six this legislation.) See below. I am looking at the article and don\'t know where this stands in terms of what will really happen (welcome an update) but we should do some sort of meeting now with international gay groups to lay out what we have done. The process will focus not only our public and quiet diplomacy (calls to pres, etc) efforts but also it will give chance for feedback on more we should do. I am worried this will not turn out well. We need some outreach unless I am missing what is being done in dept. Can we do this in next several days? Cdm Uganda to Drop Death Penalty, Life in Jail for Gays (Updatel)Last Updated: December 9, 2009 10:44 EST By Fred Ojambo Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Uganda will drop the death penalty and life imprisonment for gays in a refined version of an anti- gay bill expected to be ready for presentation to Parliament in two weeks, James Nsaba Buturo, the minister of ethics and integrity, said.The draft bill, which is under consideration by a parliamentary committee, will drop the two punishments to attract the support of religious leaders who are opposed to these penalties, Buturo said today in a phone interview from the capital, Kampala.Ugandan lawmaker David Bahati presented a private member\'s bill on Oct. 14 which sought the death penalty and life imprisonment for gay people in the country. The Ugandan government supports the bill because homosexuality and lesbianism are \"repugnant to the Ugandan culture,\" Buturo said. Still, it favors a more refined set of punishments, he said.ln addition to formulating punishments for the gay people, the bill will also promote counseling to help \"attract errant people to acceptable sexual orientation,\" said Buturo.The proposed legislation has attracted criticism from gay rights activists, both locally and internationally, who argue that the law would promote discrimination and hatred toward the gay community.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'James_Purnell',1,1,'2247 - C05763001.txt','Melanne\'s event was wonderful. Get Shaun Woodward\'s memo? Miliband interviewbelow. Sid http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/jun/12/david-miliband-gordon-brown-labour-leadership/print The Guardian David Miliband: Labour is facing the fight of its life Foreign secretary thought about quitting the government in last week\'s turmoil David Miliband expressed his frustration at a lack of vision from the Labour leadership. Photograph: Martin Godwin Voters still don\'t know what Labour and Gordon Brown stand for, David Miliband admits today, as he reveals how close he came to quitting the government during last week\'s turmoil at Westminster. Speaking to the Guardian at the end of 10 extraordinary days, the foreign secretary says the party\'s high command was given an electric shock by the disastrous European election results, and he urges fellow ministers to get out and prepare for the fight of our life. But Miliband also concedes that he considered following his close friend and ally James Purnell, who resigned from the government last week and called for the prime minister to stand down. Miliband said: I\'d made my decision on Thursday. Sometimes you can make your decisions with great planning and calculation and sometimes you have to make them rather more quickly. James made his decision in good faith, I made my decision in good faith ... we all have tolive with our decisions. The Labour party has a settled view of who should be leader, he said. This divides people who are close and people feel passionately one way and people feel passionately the other way. Describing the task now facing Labour, he says: It could not be more urgent that there is a maximum of 11 months until the next general election, that we got 15% of the vote nationally [last week], that we came second in Wales and that one in 20 people voted for us. If that does not electric shock us out of our ministerial chairs to think: \'By God, we have got the fight of our life on our hands because whatever the Tories are they certainly don\'t deserve a landslide\' ? then nothing will. Miliband has not given a domestic policy interview for nearly nine months since he felt dogged by accusations that he was manoeuvring for the premiership. He refuses to acknowledge that his decision to back Brown last week saved the prime minister, saying it is impossible to tell. But the foreign secretary feels his loyalty has given him the freedom to speak his mind without his motives being questioned by anyone in Downing Street. Miliband betrays frustration at the absence of a clear Labour vision, saying: We need the message to go out that we have got the humility to learn about what has gone wrong. It is not a masochism strategy. It is about saying what we believe in. It is about clarity, priority, adding up to purpose. I know what we stand for, I know what our instincts are, but the voters don\'t. Actually, I know what Gordon Brown stands for. We have a responsibility to make sure that, come the election, [voters] know what Labour stands for. We were not being listened to, people felt that they had been forgotten, we neither inspired nor reassured. He calls for cabinet colleagues to show stronger leadership in the battle to restore Labour\'s fortunes. We need to make sure the talents and energies of not just the whole of the cabinet, but the whole of the labour movement','Melanne\'s event was wonderful. Get Shaun Woodward\'s memo? Miliband interviewbelow. Sid http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/jun/12/david-miliband-gordon-brown-labour-leadership/print The Guardian David Miliband: Labour is facing the fight of its life Foreign secretary thought about quitting the government in last week\'s turmoil David Miliband expressed his frustration at a lack of vision from the Labour leadership. Photograph: Martin Godwin Voters still don\'t know what Labour and Gordon Brown stand for, David Miliband admits today, as he reveals how close he came to quitting the government during last week\'s turmoil at Westminster. Speaking to the Guardian at the end of 10 extraordinary days, the foreign secretary says the party\'s high command was given an \"electric shock\" by the disastrous European election results, and he urges fellow ministers to get out and prepare for \"the fight of our life\". But Miliband also concedes that he considered following his close friend and ally James Purnell, who resigned from the government last week and called for the prime minister to stand down. Miliband said: \"I\'d made my decision on Thursday. Sometimes you can make your decisions with great planning and calculation and sometimes you have to make them rather more quickly. James made his decision in good faith, I made my decision in good faith ... we all have tolive with our decisions.\" The Labour party has a settled view of who should be leader, he said. \"This divides people who are close and people feel passionately one way and people feel passionately the other way.\" Describing the task now facing Labour, he says: \"It could not be more urgent that there is a maximum of 11 months until the next general election, that we got 15% of the vote nationally [last week], that we came second in Wales and that one in 20 people voted for us. If that does not electric shock us out of our ministerial chairs to think: \'By God, we have got the fight of our life on our hands because whatever the Tories are they certainly don\'t deserve a landslide\' ? then nothing will.\" Miliband has not given a domestic policy interview for nearly nine months since he felt dogged by accusations that he was manoeuvring for the premiership. He refuses to acknowledge that his decision to back Brown last week saved the prime minister, saying \"it is impossible to tell\". But the foreign secretary feels his loyalty has given him the freedom to speak his mind without his motives being questioned by anyone in Downing Street. Miliband betrays frustration at the absence of a clear Labour vision, saying: \"We need the message to go out that we have got the humility to learn about what has gone wrong. \"It is not a masochism strategy. It is about saying what we believe in. It is about clarity, priority, adding up to purpose. I know what we stand for, I know what our instincts are, but the voters don\'t. Actually, I know what Gordon Brown stands for. \"We have a responsibility to make sure that, come the election, [voters] know what Labour stands for. We were not being listened to, people felt that they had been forgotten, we neither inspired nor reassured.\" He calls for cabinet colleagues to show stronger leadership in the battle to restore Labour\'s fortunes. \"We need to make sure the talents and energies of not just the whole of the cabinet, but the whole of the labour movement'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'James_Steinberg',12,1,'1080 - C05760321.txt','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall, he was expected to say that Reagan\'s constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, \"The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall,\" he was expected to say that Reagan\'s \"constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom\" undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'James_Steinberg',12,1,'1605 - C05761445.txt','from rome... SidHillary: I\'m on train until 1 pm (six hours ahead), my cell works anywhere . Sid Can you talk? What # should I call? Hillary: In Rome, on way to Florence to NYU Center on Law and Security Conference. Here\'s the point: While here, I had dinner tonight with Shaun Woodward (meeting with Pope on N. Ireland). He told me he\'s meeting with Jim Steinberg on Friday. He told me things you would in my judgment want and need to hear because they will likely involve your personal role. I think you should step in and ask him to tell you directly. I also should relate to you when I return information about Brown government re foreign ministry: Meetings here with former PM Amato, former amb. Saleo, key journalists for Correire, Repubblica, Europa, RAI, etc, new re Berlusconi, as usual the real story is not what\'s public. Sid','from rome... SidHillary: I\'m on train until 1 pm (six hours ahead), my cell works anywhere . Sid Can you talk? What # should I call? Hillary: In Rome, on way to Florence to NYU Center on Law and Security Conference. Here\'s the point: While here, I had dinner tonight with Shaun Woodward (meeting with Pope on N. Ireland). He told me he\'s meeting with Jim Steinberg on Friday. He told me things you would in my judgment want and need to hear because they will likely involve your personal role. I think you should step in and ask him to tell you directly. I also should relate to you when I return information about Brown government re foreign ministry: Meetings here with former PM Amato, former amb. Saleo, key journalists for Correire, Repubblica, Europa, RAI, etc, new re Berlusconi, as usual the real story is not what\'s public. Sid'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'James_Steinberg',12,1,'1765 - C05761851.txt','CallsHolbrooke called for you. He\'s in abu dhabi. Jim steinberg also just called for you.','CallsHolbrooke called for you. He\'s in abu dhabi. Jim steinberg also just called for you.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'James_Steinberg',12,1,'1793 - C05761905.txt','ScheduleThis should have been faxed to house. Here is final schedule: 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Cheryl Mills, Joan Donoghue, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS 11:40 am DEPART State Department En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION Note: 100 people attending the reception, 250 attending the luncheon. Reception called from 11:00am-12:00pm, Luncheon from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Upon arrival, Page Harrington escorts HRC to the tented Garden Terrace, as guests are sitting for the luncheon. HRC sits at the head table. At 12:00pm, Peggy Cifrino, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum event chair, delivers welcoming remarks and introduces Audrey Sheppard, Chair, Board of Directors, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. Audrey Sheppard delivers brief remarks and announces HRC as the receipent of the 2009 Annual Alice Award. HRC proceeds to stage to accept award. HRC gives brief remarks and departs, luncheon program continues.','ScheduleThis should have been faxed to house. Here is final schedule: 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Cheryl Mills, Joan Donoghue, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS 11:40 am DEPART State Department En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION Note: 100 people attending the reception, 250 attending the luncheon. Reception called from 11:00am-12:00pm, Luncheon from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Upon arrival, Page Harrington escorts HRC to the tented Garden Terrace, as guests are sitting for the luncheon. HRC sits at the head table. At 12:00pm, Peggy Cifrino, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum event chair, delivers welcoming remarks and introduces Audrey Sheppard, Chair, Board of Directors, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. Audrey Sheppard delivers brief remarks and announces HRC as the receipent of the 2009 Annual Alice Award. HRC proceeds to stage to accept award. HRC gives brief remarks and departs, luncheon program continues.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'James_Steinberg',12,1,'1988 - C05762586.txt','730 call with lavrov confirmedI\'m sending call sheet as soon as it comes. Jake suggesting that u might want to check in with jim steinberg before the call too.','730 call with lavrov confirmedI\'m sending call sheet as soon as it comes. Jake suggesting that u might want to check in with jim steinberg before the call too.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'James_Steinberg',12,1,'2051 - C05762694.txt','TravelI\'d like to stick w the 8 if we think it will go if not, should we try the train at 6 or 7 if they\'re going if not, I\'d like to try the 7am Monday shuttle as a last resort. How will we decide? Lona and I wanted to check in with you on travel. All the news is reporting (Mario confirming) that travel tomorrow will be messy. All flights to dc till 6pm tomorrow are basically canceled (though the 8pm is still scheduled to go). Mario has asked us to check in tomorrow but as of now, he thinks a monday morning flight might be more reliable. There are trains running but they expect delays, maybe cancellations. Below is lonas draft for monday. Do you want to hold off on making a decision till we know more tomorrow? PREV RON Washingon, DC 8:15 amDEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 amARRIVE State Department 8:25 amPRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 amSecretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 amDAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 amSecretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 amMONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 amPrincipals Conference Room 7516 10:00 amPRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 10:15 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Jim, Jack, Cheryl, Jake and Huma 10:15 amOFFICE TIME','TravelI\'d like to stick w the 8 if we think it will go; if not, should we try the train at 6 or 7 if they\'re going; if not, I\'d like to try the 7am Monday shuttle as a last resort. How will we decide? Lona and I wanted to check in with you on travel. All the news is reporting (Mario confirming) that travel tomorrow will be messy. All flights to dc till 6pm tomorrow are basically canceled (though the 8pm is still scheduled to go). Mario has asked us to check in tomorrow but as of now, he thinks a monday morning flight might be more reliable. There are trains running but they expect delays, maybe cancellations. Below is lonas draft for monday. Do you want to hold off on making a decision till we know more tomorrow? PREV RON Washingon, DC 8:15 amDEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 amARRIVE State Department 8:25 amPRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 amSecretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 amDAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 amSecretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 amMONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 amPrincipals Conference Room 7516 10:00 amPRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 10:15 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Jim, Jack, Cheryl, Jake and Huma 10:15 amOFFICE TIME'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'James_Steinberg',12,1,'2555 - C05764009.txt','ToniteI\'m on my way to your house to drop off: - schedule for tomorrow. Marianne at 630am. Isabelle at 8am. Catherine coming monday. - also dropped off some work folders which includes africa info. - jim steinberg wants to talk tonite. Doesn\'t need to be secure. - its 13 people coming tomorrow, I\'ve worked it out with marina and doug 350','ToniteI\'m on my way to your house to drop off: - schedule for tomorrow. Marianne at 630am. Isabelle at 8am. Catherine coming monday. - also dropped off some work folders which includes africa info. - jim steinberg wants to talk tonite. Doesn\'t need to be secure. - its 13 people coming tomorrow, I\'ve worked it out with marina and doug 350'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'James_Steinberg',12,1,'2828 - C05764544.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'James_Steinberg',12,1,'2831 - C05764547.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'James_Steinberg',12,1,'3581 - C05766293.txt','Proposed Final Retreat AgendaAttachments: 2009-09-28 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft - Revised2.docx Attached and below is the proposed final Retreat Agenda. The chief challenge I see is in having each bureau give 3 minutes on their top 3 priorities. I think it is worthwhile from the standpoint that this is the first time all will be together with the chance to see/meet and hear from everyone, but it will take time to hear from everyone. I\'ve broken it up into 2 sections of an hour each. Without these sections, the Retreat would breathe ? with them it\'s tight though I have left padding in each section. I also am holding a place for up front for Susan Rice to present if she comes ? she has not rsvped. Please see below and attached and advise if there are other suggested changes. Bill Burns cannot attend the retreat and currently will give his update on Iran to Jim we also will have Jim address Iraq in his overview too. Cdm Leadership Learning Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: 8:30am: 8:35am: Continental Breakfast Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o Priorities o Our Accomplishments To Date 8:50am The Next 6 Months ? On the Horizon (including Iraq/Iran) [Jim Steinberg] [10 min] ? The 2011 Budget Challenge [Jack Lew] [10 min] ? QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Dev [10 min]','Proposed Final Retreat AgendaAttachments: 2009-09-28 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft - Revised2.docx Attached and below is the proposed final Retreat Agenda. The chief challenge I see is in having each bureau give 3 minutes on their top 3 priorities. I think it is worthwhile from the standpoint that this is the first time all will be together with the chance to see/meet and hear from everyone, but it will take time to hear from everyone. I\'ve broken it up into 2 sections of an hour each. Without these sections, the Retreat would breathe ? with them it\'s tight though I have left padding in each section. I also am holding a place for up front for Susan Rice to present if she comes ? she has not rsvped. Please see below and attached and advise if there are other suggested changes. Bill Burns cannot attend the retreat and currently will give his update on Iran to Jim; we also will have Jim address Iraq in his overview too. Cdm Leadership Learning Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: 8:30am: 8:35am: Continental Breakfast Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o Priorities o Our Accomplishments To Date 8:50am The Next 6 Months ? On the Horizon (including Iraq/Iran) [Jim Steinberg] [10 min] ? The 2011 Budget Challenge [Jack Lew] [10 min] ? QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Dev [10 min]'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'James_Steinberg',12,1,'3595 - C05766321.txt','(AP) Number Two US diplomat huddles with South Korean officialsSEOUL, South Korea (AP) Washington\'s number two diplomat huddled with South Korean officials Wednesday to discuss North Korea amid a flurry of diplomacy to get the communist regime to return to disarmament talks. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg is on an Asian tour that has included stops in Vietnam, Malaysia and China. Steinberg met South Korean presidential security adviser Kim Sung-hwan and chief nuclear envoy Wi Sung-lac on Wednesday morning. He later paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Prime Minister Chung Un-chan. Snezhina Sandlin State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512 SandlinSD@state.gov','(AP) Number Two US diplomat huddles with South Korean officialsSEOUL, South Korea (AP) Washington\'s number two diplomat huddled with South Korean officials Wednesday to discuss North Korea amid a flurry of diplomacy to get the communist regime to return to disarmament talks. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg is on an Asian tour that has included stops in Vietnam, Malaysia and China. Steinberg met South Korean presidential security adviser Kim Sung-hwan and chief nuclear envoy Wi Sung-lac on Wednesday morning. He later paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Prime Minister Chung Un-chan. Snezhina Sandlin State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512 SandlinSD@state.gov'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'James_Steinberg',12,1,'3622 - C05766379.txt','Arlen Specter called S officeI talked to Sen Specter, and confirmed that we have approached Syrians (along with others) to ask their help on hikers. He was appreciative. Bill ? the Secretary asked if you would be willing to call Specter back on her behalf....sorry to drag you into this. Jim Steinberg tells me we have also just sent (or will send) a dip note to Syria and others in the region on this same subject. Rich All: For your review, I\'ve attached Sen. Specter\'s letter to S about this issue. We just received this fax. Thanks, Dan - 7- Sir,','Arlen Specter called S officeI talked to Sen Specter, and confirmed that we have approached Syrians (along with others) to ask their help on hikers. He was appreciative. Bill ? the Secretary asked if you would be willing to call Specter back on her behalf....sorry to drag you into this. Jim Steinberg tells me we have also just sent (or will send) a dip note to Syria and others in the region on this same subject. Rich All: For your review, I\'ve attached Sen. Specter\'s letter to S about this issue. We just received this fax. Thanks, Dan - 7- Sir,'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jam_Room',1,1,'2640 - C05764161.txt','Mini Schedule 9/18/09 Friday10:10 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Brookings Institution 10:20 am ARRIVE Brookings Institution IP:25 am SPEECH AT THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION 11:30 am Location: Falk Auditorium Approx. 110 ppl expected. You take 08..A. I:I .:15 en DEPART Brookings Institution *En in r.to &Tn. Dcpsitmelt 11:35 am (t) PHONE CALL w/QUARTET ENVOY TONY BILAIR (T) En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 17:0 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR \'ii\'..tiPCY POWELL, 12:20 nm DFRIECTOR. CEI:FRAII. OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE AND DIRECTOR OE HUMAN _RESOURCES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\'h Floor At..pC7\':L 75 ppl expected. 12:3J prri I.> JNCII. w./JIM S\'IEINBERG , 1:30 pm Jam Room, fIth Finer ? !, 1(4 OP vi.1)+.:\'.\'i1 .CRAl Y ?71t1E0 f!$1.11.I,T,EN.GE WINNERS !.:tam Trir...?11 Preps. 1:45 pm HRIEV.IING :cr. 1.11,miri4 2:00 pm Sei.iretary\'s Office 2:A0 min !DEPART State Department *En route Foreign Service Institute  2: Instir\'Ite 3:00 pi). *V2i..Y.0 1- 0 \'1HE .i\'t)1F4,..EiGNI SERVICE INSTITUTE (FSI) ? , Fni-eigr Affairs T-aining Center *Open, press. i\'..118 i licreig..i Sak 1, 101.14: Si 5:10 nm 8:SO 6.4L . 101.?.,.:\' A:111.111.s .A,i7B . L\' mireixs AFB 9:00 ror. FA EPA nr.Pews AFB via 0-5 Air Force Aircraft Tail #90404 \' --Ft( C i1L3\' 9:50 pm 91.1-.2.1..n-6151) BEST COPY AVAILABLE 95','Mini Schedule 9/18/09 Friday10:10 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Brookings Institution 10:20 am ARRIVE Brookings Institution IP:25 am SPEECH AT THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION 11:30 am Location: Falk Auditorium \"Approx. 110 ppl expected. You take 08..A. I:I .:15 en DEPART Brookings Institution *En in r.to &Tn.; Dcpsitmelt 11:35 am (t) PHONE CALL w/QUARTET ENVOY TONY BILAIR (T) En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 17:0; pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR \'ii\'.;.tiPCY POWELL, 12:20 nm DFRIECTOR. CEI:FRAII. OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE AND DIRECTOR OE HUMAN _RESOURCES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\'h Floor At..pC7\':L 75 ppl expected. 12:3J prri I.> JNCII. w./JIM S\'IEINBERG , 1:30 pm Jam Room, fIth Finer ? ;!, ;1(4 OP vi.1)+.:\'.\'i1 .CRAl Y ?71t1E0 f!$1.11.I,T,EN.GE WINNERS !.:tam Trir...?11 Preps. 1:45 pm HRIEV.IING :cr. 1.11,miri4 2:00 pm Sei.iretary\'s Office 2:A0 min !DEPART State Department *En route Foreign Service Institute \" 2:\" Instir\'Ite 3:00 pi). *V2i..;Y.0 1- 0 \'1HE .i\'t)1F4,..EiGNI SERVICE INSTITUTE (FSI) ? , Fni-eigr Affairs T-aining Center *Open, press. i\'..118 i licreig..i Sak 1, 101.14: Si 5:10 nm 8:SO 6.4L . 101.?.,.:\' A:111.111.s .A,i7B . L\' mireixs AFB 9:00 ror. FA EPA nr.Pews AFB via 0-5 Air Force Aircraft Tail #90404 \' --Ft( C i1L3\' 9:50 pm 91.1-.2.1..n-6151) BEST COPY AVAILABLE 95'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Janet_A._Sanderson',1,1,'1878 - C05762351.txt','Late night call with Michele Pierre LouisCheryl: I talked to the Prime Minister again late last night. 1.4(B) .4(D) B1 Off to catch the plane. Janet Ambassador Janet A. Sanderson U.S. Embassy Port au Prince, Haiti 509-2220-0200, ext. 8100 sandersonja@state.gov Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 06/16/2024 114','Late night call with Michele Pierre LouisCheryl: I talked to the Prime Minister again late last night. 1.4(B) .4(D) B1 Off to catch the plane. Janet Ambassador Janet A. Sanderson U.S. Embassy Port au Prince, Haiti 509-2220-0200, ext. 8100 sandersonja@state.gov Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 06/16/2024 114'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jane_Harman',1,1,'3356 - C05765888.txt','WT op-ed by Jane HarmanaUltoljington afiinco Thursday, September 10, 2009 It\'f,1the Coratztion, Stupid Rep. Jane Harman In rnr.. .ent weeks, prominent American politicians and columnists have begun debating troop levels in Afghanistan. Some call for a complete withdrawal, while others favor increasing the number of U.S. troops. The size of U.S. forces in Afghanistan is a critical issue, but a debate about troop strength misses the point. Unless and until one other problem is addressed, neither more troops nor fewer troops will reverse the tide of terrorism being fomented in Afghanistan or improve our national security. It I he corruption, sturici. Eliminating corruption in Afghanistan is in both that nation\'s interest and ours. From the Afghan perspective, an honest government would give the people a genuine say in the direction of their country. For us, it would dramatically increase our national security, both because it would increase the effectiveness of our efforts to fight the Taiiban and because the end result would be an Afghan population more invested in taking on the fight themselves. That is our real objective. Wrion I traveled tc P..tgrianistan in April with Sen. Jon Kyl, Arizona Republican, we were warned by opposition candidates that the country\'s presidential election would be marred by widespread fraud. They were right. On top of everything else that we have learned about the Afghan government, the vote that took place on Aug. 20 was a sham. Every indication. is that the election results have been completely skewed by widespread, sys..fematic Afghan politics have never been particularly clean -- money, power and position traditionally have been traded for support. from tribal and ethnic blocs. But evidence of fraud in last month\'s election is colossally disturbing: Voter cards were bought and sold freely in the run-up to the vote, precinct workers arrived at dawn to find baiht boxes stuffed fill], some dastricts recorded more votes than there were registered voters, and nationwide voter registrt*c.:,:il. sumassed the number of eligible voters. by as much as 5 million. The Electoral Complaints','WT op-ed by Jane HarmanaUltoljington afiinco Thursday, September 10, 2009 It\'f,1the Coratztion, Stupid Rep. Jane Harman In rnr.. .ent weeks, prominent American politicians and columnists have begun debating troop levels in Afghanistan. Some call for a complete withdrawal, while others favor increasing the number of U.S. troops. The size of U.S. forces in Afghanistan is a critical issue, but a debate about troop strength misses the point. Unless and until one other problem is addressed, neither more troops nor fewer troops will reverse the tide of terrorism being fomented in Afghanistan or improve our national security. It I he corruption, sturici. Eliminating corruption in Afghanistan is in both that nation\'s interest and ours. From the Afghan perspective, an honest government would give the people a genuine say in the direction of their country. For us, it would dramatically increase our national security, both because it would increase the effectiveness of our efforts to fight the Taiiban and because the end result would be an Afghan population more invested in taking on the fight themselves. That is our real objective. Wrion I traveled tc P..tgrianistan in April with Sen. Jon Kyl, Arizona Republican, we were warned by opposition candidates that the country\'s presidential election would be marred by widespread fraud. They were right. On top of everything else that we have learned about the Afghan government, the vote that took place on Aug. 20 was a sham. Every indication. is that the election results have been completely skewed by widespread, sys..fematic Afghan politics have never been particularly clean -- money, power and position traditionally have been traded for support. from tribal and ethnic blocs. But evidence of fraud in last month\'s election is colossally disturbing: Voter cards were bought and sold freely in the run-up to the vote, precinct workers arrived at dawn to find baiht boxes stuffed fill], some dastricts recorded more votes than there were registered voters, and nationwide voter registrt*c.:,:il. sumassed the number of eligible voters. by as much as 5 million. The Electoral Complaints'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jane_Smiley',1,1,'2626 - C05764139.txt','Peter Galbraith called, wants to talk to you...Hillary: Peter Galbraith just called me and I had a long talk with him. As you know, as chief of US mission to UN in Afghanistan he has protested the election fraud and come into conflict with the head of UN there, who wanted to cover it up. Peter has just come out of Afghanistan after four solid months there. He is pessimistic, says the analogy to Vietnam is not wrong-headed, that comparisons of increasing troop levels there as though the surge in Iraq could be replicated are misguided, but thinks there is an approach that should be attempted that involves the vote recount and trying to replace Karzai. He wishes to speak with you directly. He says that he has difficulty communicating with Holbrooke, not because he can\'t reach him, but because he finds Dick disjointed these days. Peter is on a plane right now to Norway, then London, then to NY on Wed, then could go to DC. He says you can reach him through the US mission to the UN office. FYI, from Wash Post today: The issue of how seriously to take the fraud charges, and whether to force a runoff, has also caused a rare public rift within the international community here. The senior American official at the U.N. mission, Peter W. Galbraith, left the country abruptly Sunday in a dispute with the mission director, Norwegian Kai Eide. Galbraith had pushed for an exhaustive probe. Sources who are familiar with the dispute but are not authorized to. speak on the record said Eide argued that the international community should not press too hard because it could undermine national stability. Galbraith had been convinced that Karzai could not win without fraud and had tried to reduce the number of polling stations in some areas in the south, the incumbent\'s ethnic stronghold, said one diplomatic source. Eide and others, the source said, were convinced that Karzai would win in any case and that any irregularities could be smoothed over, as they were in the 2004 presidential election that Karzai won by a safe margin. And, I\'ve included below Jane Smiley\'s rave review of Max\'s book. Sid http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-smiley/republican-gomorrah_b290293.html Your request is being processed... Jane Smiley Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist and Essayist Posted: September 17, 2009 02:56 PM','Peter Galbraith called, wants to talk to you...Hillary: Peter Galbraith just called me and I had a long talk with him. As you know, as chief of US mission to UN in Afghanistan he has protested the election fraud and come into conflict with the head of UN there, who wanted to cover it up. Peter has just come out of Afghanistan after four solid months there. He is pessimistic, says the analogy to Vietnam is not wrong-headed, that comparisons of increasing troop levels there as though the surge in Iraq could be replicated are misguided, but thinks there is an approach that should be attempted that involves the vote recount and trying to replace Karzai. He wishes to speak with you directly. He says that he has difficulty communicating with Holbrooke, not because he can\'t reach him, but because he finds Dick disjointed these days. Peter is on a plane right now to Norway, then London, then to NY on Wed, then could go to DC. He says you can reach him through the US mission to the UN office. FYI, from Wash Post today: \"The issue of how seriously to take the fraud charges, and whether to force a runoff, has also caused a rare public rift within the international community here. The senior American official at the U.N. mission, Peter W. Galbraith, left the country abruptly Sunday in a dispute with the mission director, Norwegian Kai Eide. \"Galbraith had pushed for an exhaustive probe. Sources who are familiar with the dispute but are not authorized to. speak on the record said Eide argued that the international community should not press too hard because it could undermine national stability. Galbraith had been convinced that Karzai could not win without fraud and had tried to reduce the number of polling stations in some areas in the south, the incumbent\'s ethnic stronghold, said one diplomatic source. Eide and others, the source said, were convinced that Karzai would win in any case and that any irregularities could be smoothed over, as they were in the 2004 presidential election that Karzai won by a safe margin.\" And, I\'ve included below Jane Smiley\'s rave review of Max\'s book. Sid http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-smiley/republican-gomorrah_b290293.html Your request is being processed... Jane Smiley Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist and Essayist Posted: September 17, 2009 02:56 PM'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Japan',19,1,'1170 - C05760445.txt','Calls confirmedI doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedI doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Japan',19,1,'1183 - C05760469.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Japan',19,1,'1431 - C05761148.txt','FyiIran: US journalist\'s case will get fair review TEHRAN, Iran ? Iran\'s foreign minister assured his visiting Japanese counterpart that the case of an American journalist imprisoned in Tehran for allegedly spying for the United States will get a fair review on appeal. Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said 32-year-old Roxana Saberi\'s appeal will be reviewed justly and humanely. He spoke at a joint news conference Saturday with Japan\'s Hirofumi Nakasone, who expressed concern over the case during his visit to Iran. Saberi is a dual Iranian-American citizen who was born in Fargo, North Dakota. Her father is Iranian and her mother is Japanese. She was arrested in January in Tehran and sentenced last month to eight years in prison after a one- day trial behind closed doors. Her case has raised an international outcry','FyiIran: US journalist\'s case will get fair review TEHRAN, Iran ? Iran\'s foreign minister assured his visiting Japanese counterpart that the case of an American journalist imprisoned in Tehran for allegedly spying for the United States will get a fair review on appeal. Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said 32-year-old Roxana Saberi\'s appeal will be \"reviewed justly and humanely.\" He spoke at a joint news conference Saturday with Japan\'s Hirofumi Nakasone, who expressed concern over the case during his visit to Iran. Saberi is a dual Iranian-American citizen who was born in Fargo, North Dakota. Her father is Iranian and her mother is Japanese. She was arrested in January in Tehran and sentenced last month to eight years in prison after a one- day trial behind closed doors. Her case has raised an international outcry'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Japan',19,1,'1474 - C05761222.txt','NYT EditorialAnd also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do some deep soul-searching and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.','NYT EditorialAnd also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal; that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do \"some deep soul-searching\" and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but \"there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.\"'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Japan',19,1,'1624 - C05761485.txt','Some other thoughtsAMS did not like any of this both for the substance and because she did not write it so we did not share it with you today. Then I decided to share it with you anyway for any value it has for you. Frame: The world we live in today is inextricably interconnected. Together we succeed. Apart we fail. In the Obama Administration, we will use smart power to advance to our shared security, shared prosperity and shared humanity. In advancing our shared security, we seek to: ? Reduce threat of violent extremism ? Reduce the spread of weapons of mass destruction In advancing our shared prosperity, we seek to: ? Use development to create and sustain strong stable economies by: o Focusing on women as essential for driving economic growth o Expanding access to food and the means to grow or buy it and, o Expanding access to quality education in developing countries ? Expand access to stable, affordable and increasingly clean energy sources In advancing our shared humanity, we seek to: ? Expand human rights and the conditions that promote respect for human rights ? Support the development of health systems that support healthier societies and confront the spread of pandemic disease (e.g., AlDs) How we achieve these goals: We will advance these goals through shared responsibility and the application of smart power. America has the responsibility to lead, but can only lead in partnership with others. Smart power means elevating and integrating diplomacy and development. DIPLOMACY: Focus on priority partnerships: ? Revitalized partnerships with historic allies EU, Japan, Korea, Australia ? Calibrated partnerships with China and Russia 31','Some other thoughtsAMS did not like any of this both for the substance and because she did not write it so we did not share it with you today. Then I decided to share it with you anyway for any value it has for you. Frame: The world we live in today is inextricably interconnected. Together we succeed. Apart we fail. In the Obama Administration, we will use smart power to advance to our shared security, shared prosperity and shared humanity. In advancing our shared security, we seek to: ? Reduce threat of violent extremism ? Reduce the spread of weapons of mass destruction In advancing our shared prosperity, we seek to: ? Use development to create and sustain strong stable economies by: o Focusing on women as essential for driving economic growth; o Expanding access to food and the means to grow or buy it; and, o Expanding access to quality education in developing countries; ? Expand access to stable, affordable and increasingly clean energy sources In advancing our shared humanity, we seek to: ? Expand human rights and the conditions that promote respect for human rights ? Support the development of health systems that support healthier societies and confront the spread of pandemic disease (e.g., AlDs) How we achieve these goals: We will advance these goals through shared responsibility and the application of smart power. America has the responsibility to lead, but can only lead in partnership with others. Smart power means elevating and integrating diplomacy and development. DIPLOMACY: Focus on priority partnerships: ? Revitalized partnerships with historic allies EU, Japan, Korea, Australia; ? Calibrated partnerships with China and Russia; 31'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Japan',19,1,'1716 - C05761748.txt','Calls sheet for S calls to JPN, KOR, CHN and RUS (SBU)I will have to do later calls on my berry. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 05/24/2024 Oscar can u pis print these call sheets for hrc? She knows she has a 7:45 call with the Japanese. They will call the house. the koreans are between 8:20 and 9:20. We are waiting for confirmation. Attached and below with revisions and clearance from Sung Kim and USUN. The Secretary\'s Phone Calls with Japanese, ROK, Chinese and Russian Foreign Ministers Monday, May 25, 2009 1','Calls sheet for S calls to JPN, KOR, CHN and RUS (SBU)I will have to do later calls on my berry. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 05/24/2024 Oscar can u pis print these call sheets for hrc? She knows she has a 7:45 call with the Japanese. They will call the house. the koreans are between 8:20 and 9:20. We are waiting for confirmation. Attached and below with revisions and clearance from Sung Kim and USUN. The Secretary\'s Phone Calls with Japanese, ROK, Chinese and Russian Foreign Ministers Monday, May 25, 2009 1'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Japan',19,1,'2504 - C05763901.txt','AP/NKReport: North Korea willing to hold talks with US AP By KWANG-TAE KIM Associated Press Sat Jul 25, 4:51 am ET SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has indicated its interest in holding direct talks with the United States, a news report said, after the two sides traded barbs over Pyongyang\'s nuclear weapons programs at a security forum. We are not against a dialogue. We are not against any negotiation for the issues of common concern, Japan\'s Kyodo news agency quoted North Korean ambassador to the United Nations Sin Son Ho as saying Friday. But the ambassador, speaking in New York, dismissed the possibility of a return to stalled nuclear negotiations involving the two Koreas, the U.S., Japan, China and Russia, saying the six-party talks are gone forever. The U.S. has offered to hold talks with the North within the six-nation process if it returns to the negotiating table and takes irreversible steps for denuclearization. Last weekend, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell indicated that the chances for direct talks between North Korea and the U.S. were slim. Our bilateral negotiations are between the U.S. and South Korea about our collective approach to the North, Campbell told reporters in Seoul. Sin said the five other parties to the nuclear talks cheated North Korea, accusing them of not implementing what they had agreed under a disarmament-for-aid deal. No more details were given in the Kyodo report. Sin was not available for comment Saturday. The North Korean mission to the U.N. declined to comment. North Korea quit the nuclear talks in April to protest a U.N. statement condemning a rocket launch. North Korea insisted it sent a satellite into orbit, while the U.S. and its allies said it was actually a long-range missile test. North Korea conducted its second nuclear test in May and a barrage of missile tests in July, drawing international condemnation and new U.N. sanctions. U.S. and Chinese officials are expected to discuss North Korea\'s nuclear programs and other regional security issues at a strategic dialogue next week in Washington. North Korea will be a significant topic, but obviously one among many, State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said Friday in Washington. The U.S. and North Korea engaged in a sharp war of words earlier this week over U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s recent comment likening the regime in Pyongyang to small children demanding attention. At a regional security conference in Thailand, Clinton also said the North has no friends left. North Korea\'s Foreign Ministry described her Thursday as a funny lady who sometimes looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping. 298','AP/NKReport: North Korea willing to hold talks with US AP By KWANG-TAE KIM Associated Press Sat Jul 25, 4:51 am ET SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has indicated its interest in holding direct talks with the United States, a news report said, after the two sides traded barbs over Pyongyang\'s nuclear weapons programs at a security forum. \"We are not against a dialogue. We are not against any negotiation for the issues of common concern,\" Japan\'s Kyodo news agency quoted North Korean ambassador to the United Nations Sin Son Ho as saying Friday. But the ambassador, speaking in New York, dismissed the possibility of a return to stalled nuclear negotiations involving the two Koreas, the U.S., Japan, China and Russia, saying \"the six-party talks are gone forever.\" The U.S. has offered to hold talks with the North within the six-nation process if it returns to the negotiating table and takes irreversible steps for denuclearization. Last weekend, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell indicated that the chances for direct talks between North Korea and the U.S. were slim. \"Our bilateral negotiations are between the U.S. and South Korea about our collective approach\" to the North, Campbell told reporters in Seoul. Sin said the five other parties to the nuclear talks \"cheated\" North Korea, accusing them of not implementing what they had agreed under a disarmament-for-aid deal. No more details were given in the Kyodo report. Sin was not available for comment Saturday. The North Korean mission to the U.N. declined to comment. North Korea quit the nuclear talks in April to protest a U.N. statement condemning a rocket launch. North Korea insisted it sent a satellite into orbit, while the U.S. and its allies said it was actually a long-range missile test. North Korea conducted its second nuclear test in May and a barrage of missile tests in July, drawing international condemnation and new U.N. sanctions. U.S. and Chinese officials are expected to discuss North Korea\'s nuclear programs and other regional security issues at a strategic dialogue next week in Washington. \"North Korea will be a significant topic, but obviously one among many,\" State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said Friday in Washington. The U.S. and North Korea engaged in a sharp war of words earlier this week over U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s recent comment likening the regime in Pyongyang to \"small children\" demanding attention. At a regional security conference in Thailand, Clinton also said the North \"has no friends left.\" North Korea\'s Foreign Ministry described her Thursday as \"a funny lady\" who sometimes \"looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping.\" 298'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Japan',19,1,'2963 - C05764781.txt','Jim\'s upcoming travelFYI Dear all, Jim will be traveling to Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam) from Friday mid morning through next Thursday afternoon. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931','Jim\'s upcoming travelFYI Dear all, Jim will be traveling to Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam) from Friday mid morning through next Thursday afternoon. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Japan',19,1,'2997 - C05764847.txt','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes; US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain; Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Japan',19,1,'3026 - C05764896.txt','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left the special relationship at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone, the source said. There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off. The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would spend all day Friday together. However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left \"the special relationship\" at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. \"It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone,\" the source said. \"There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off.\" The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would \"spend all day Friday together.\" However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Japan',19,1,'3425 - C05766022.txt','(no subject)Cover story in the Economist this week. Very big issue when I was in Japan and Korea. Korean parliamentarians want to get women and economic growth on the G20 agenda when they have the lead next year and we are advocating for Japan to advance the issue at APEC which they are leading this year. On another note, so sad about Smith Bagley. He was a good person and was one of your biggest fans. Women and work We did it! Dec 30th 2009 From The Economist print edition The rich world\'s quiet revolution: women are gradually taking over the workplace Getty Images AT A time when the world is short of causes for celebration, here is a candidate: within the next few months women will cross the 50% threshold and become the majority of the American workforce. Women already make up the majority of university graduates in the OECD countries and the majority of professional workers in several rich countries, including the United States. Women run many of the world\'s great companies, from PepsiCo in America to Areva in France. Women\'s economic empowerment is arguably the biggest social change of our times. Just a generation ago, women were largely confined to repetitive, menial jobs. They were routinely subjected to casual sexism and were expected to abandon their careers when they married and had children. Today they are running some of the organisations that once treated them as second-class','(no subject)Cover story in the Economist this week. Very big issue when I was in Japan and Korea. Korean parliamentarians want to get women and economic growth on the G20 agenda when they have the lead next year and we are advocating for Japan to advance the issue at APEC which they are leading this year. On another note, so sad about Smith Bagley. He was a good person and was one of your biggest fans. Women and work We did it! Dec 30th 2009 From The Economist print edition The rich world\'s quiet revolution: women are gradually taking over the workplace Getty Images AT A time when the world is short of causes for celebration, here is a candidate: within the next few months women will cross the 50% threshold and become the majority of the American workforce. Women already make up the majority of university graduates in the OECD countries and the majority of professional workers in several rich countries, including the United States. Women run many of the world\'s great companies, from PepsiCo in America to Areva in France. Women\'s economic empowerment is arguably the biggest social change of our times. Just a generation ago, women were largely confined to repetitive, menial jobs. They were routinely subjected to casual sexism and were expected to abandon their careers when they married and had children. Today they are running some of the organisations that once treated them as second-class'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Japan',19,1,'3430 - C05766030.txt','URGENT: Friends of Haiti TeleconferenceCheryl needs to address Please see attached additional information and question from Canadian government prior to this afternoon\'s 1300 phone call. Specifically, the Canadian government is asking whether the Secretary could come to Montreal for the GOC\'s prep donors meeting the evening of 1/23 or morning of 1/24? [Note: Montreal has world\'s second largest Haitian diaspora, hence location.] WHA would recommend participation if at all possible. Thank you, Roberta Good morning Roberta! Congratulations on a successful visit by the Secretary of State. We are looking forward to this afternoon\'s teleconference. After opening remarks, Minister Cannon will ask Prime Minister Bellerive to speak and the UN (we may only have DPKO LeRoy on line due to visit of Sec Gen to Haiti). He will then ask FM Amorim and Sec State Clinton to provide their views on the situation and then open the floor to Kouchner and others. Response has been good and most will be represented at FM level (Mexico/Espinosa may still be in flight from Japan, and Argentina and Costa Rica will be Vice-Ministers). There is as well agreement in principle to begin laying the groundwork for a broader Donors Conference on Reconstruction and our offer to host a preparatory meeting on January 25th has been well received. However, early indications are that the EU has a conflict as they have their General Relations and Foreign Relations meetings scheduled for that day. As the EU would be essential for such a meeting we are scrambling to look for alternative dates. Given the momentum we would rather go earlier than later. Minister Cannon would be available to host this on the weekend of the 23-24th of January (dinner on the 23rd, meeting on the morning of the 24th). However, I believe that Ambassador','URGENT: Friends of Haiti TeleconferenceCheryl needs to address Please see attached additional information and question from Canadian government prior to this afternoon\'s 1300 phone call. Specifically, the Canadian government is asking whether the Secretary could come to Montreal for the GOC\'s \"prep\" donors meeting the evening of 1/23 or morning of 1/24? [Note: Montreal has world\'s second largest Haitian diaspora, hence location.] WHA would recommend participation if at all possible. Thank you, Roberta Good morning Roberta! Congratulations on a successful visit by the Secretary of State. We are looking forward to this afternoon\'s teleconference. After opening remarks, Minister Cannon will ask Prime Minister Bellerive to speak and the UN (we may only have DPKO LeRoy on line due to visit of Sec Gen to Haiti). He will then ask FM Amorim and Sec State Clinton to provide their views on the situation and then open the floor to Kouchner and others. Response has been good and most will be represented at FM level (Mexico/Espinosa may still be in flight from Japan, and Argentina and Costa Rica will be Vice-Ministers). There is as well agreement in principle to begin laying the groundwork for a broader Donors Conference on Reconstruction and our offer to host a preparatory meeting on January 25th has been well received. However, early indications are that the EU has a conflict as they have their General Relations and Foreign Relations meetings scheduled for that day. As the EU would be essential for such a meeting we are scrambling to look for alternative dates. Given the momentum we would rather go earlier than later. Minister Cannon would be available to host this on the weekend of the 23-24th of January (dinner on the 23rd, meeting on the morning of the 24th). However, I believe that Ambassador'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Japan',19,1,'3452 - C05766060.txt','Japan Open SkiesFYI We initialled the text of an Open Skies Agreement with Japan at about 10 tonight. I owe enormous thanks to so many of you for a true team victory. From Secretary Clinton on the seventh floor to my tireless secretary in EEB, Tucker Richmond Stewart, we pulled together to make a bit of aviation history and, much more important, to do something good for our consumers, communities, and national economy. I was able to contact the offices of about ten key Senators and Members of Congress before the signing, with a focus on those who, with a strong Delta presence at home, had expressed concerns about proceeding. I stressed that we\'d negotiated provisions that offer Delta assurances of fairness and the potential to grow. I also emphasized that the decision to proceed was taken only after careful consideration at very senior levels of State, DOT, and White House. Thanks, again, to all for your support. John Byerly With help I\'ll make more calls next week and will arrange briefings for all who are interested.','Japan Open SkiesFYI We initialled the text of an Open Skies Agreement with Japan at about 10 tonight. I owe enormous thanks to so many of you for a true team victory. From Secretary Clinton on the seventh floor to my tireless secretary in EEB, Tucker Richmond Stewart, we pulled together to make a bit of aviation history and, much more important, to do something good for our consumers, communities, and national economy. I was able to contact the offices of about ten key Senators and Members of Congress before the signing, with a focus on those who, with a strong Delta presence at home, had expressed concerns about proceeding. I stressed that we\'d negotiated provisions that offer Delta assurances of fairness and the potential to grow. I also emphasized that the decision to proceed was taken only after careful consideration at very senior levels of State, DOT, and White House. Thanks, again, to all for your support. John Byerly With help I\'ll make more calls next week and will arrange briefings for all who are interested.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Japan',19,1,'3471 - C05766084.txt','NYT EditorialBy the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do some deep soul-searching and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.','NYT EditorialBy the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do \"some deep soul-searching\" and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but \"there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.\"'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Japan',19,1,'3478 - C05766092.txt','NYT EditorialDo you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do some deep soul-searching and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass. China has also been demanding that rich nations contribute hundreds of millions of dollars a year to help poor countries address the threat of climate change. Again Mr. Stern was blunt. Washington is prepared to help those who need it, but given China\'s huge reserves and revved-up economy, he said he could not envision public funds, certainly not from the United States, going to China. The most positive development has been a pledge by the European Union to contribute $10.5 billion over the next three years to help poorer countries deal with climate change. The United States has said that it will make a contribution but has not said how big it will be.','NYT EditorialDo you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do \"some deep soul-searching\" and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but \"there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.\" China has also been demanding that rich nations contribute hundreds of millions of dollars a year to help poor countries address the threat of climate change. Again Mr. Stern was blunt. Washington is prepared to help those who need it, but given China\'s huge reserves and revved-up economy, he said he could not envision \"public funds, certainly not from the United States, going to China.\" The most positive development has been a pledge by the European Union to contribute $10.5 billion over the next three years to help poorer countries deal with climate change. The United States has said that it will make a contribution but has not said how big it will be.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Japan',19,1,'3485 - C05766108.txt','Isaf callsList we are reaching out to: Saudi Italy Poland Romania Spain France Netherlands Australia Canada Norway Denmark Sweden Japan South Korea','Isaf callsList we are reaching out to: Saudi Italy Poland Romania Spain France Netherlands Australia Canada Norway Denmark Sweden Japan South Korea'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Japan',19,1,'3557 - C05766239.txt','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing a short political declaration of some sort, but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an operational accord -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try, said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try. Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing \"a short political declaration of some sort,\" but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an \"operational accord\" -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. \"We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try,\" said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. \"At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try.\" Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Japan',19,1,'3665 - C05766506.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'Japan',19,1,'3669 - C05766517.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Japanese_yen',1,1,'3403 - C05765980.txt','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures. Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero; long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: \"On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures.\" Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Japan_Open_(tennis)',1,1,'3452 - C05766060.txt','Japan Open SkiesFYI We initialled the text of an Open Skies Agreement with Japan at about 10 tonight. I owe enormous thanks to so many of you for a true team victory. From Secretary Clinton on the seventh floor to my tireless secretary in EEB, Tucker Richmond Stewart, we pulled together to make a bit of aviation history and, much more important, to do something good for our consumers, communities, and national economy. I was able to contact the offices of about ten key Senators and Members of Congress before the signing, with a focus on those who, with a strong Delta presence at home, had expressed concerns about proceeding. I stressed that we\'d negotiated provisions that offer Delta assurances of fairness and the potential to grow. I also emphasized that the decision to proceed was taken only after careful consideration at very senior levels of State, DOT, and White House. Thanks, again, to all for your support. John Byerly With help I\'ll make more calls next week and will arrange briefings for all who are interested.','Japan Open SkiesFYI We initialled the text of an Open Skies Agreement with Japan at about 10 tonight. I owe enormous thanks to so many of you for a true team victory. From Secretary Clinton on the seventh floor to my tireless secretary in EEB, Tucker Richmond Stewart, we pulled together to make a bit of aviation history and, much more important, to do something good for our consumers, communities, and national economy. I was able to contact the offices of about ten key Senators and Members of Congress before the signing, with a focus on those who, with a strong Delta presence at home, had expressed concerns about proceeding. I stressed that we\'d negotiated provisions that offer Delta assurances of fairness and the potential to grow. I also emphasized that the decision to proceed was taken only after careful consideration at very senior levels of State, DOT, and White House. Thanks, again, to all for your support. John Byerly With help I\'ll make more calls next week and will arrange briefings for all who are interested.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jared_Polis',1,1,'1894 - C05762384.txt','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jargon',1,1,'1747 - C05761810.txt','Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up ProtectorateFYI ? I think Port-au-Prince Le Matin is a summary of Haitian radio programming. Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up Protectorate Port-au-Prince Le Matin June 5, 2009 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon\'s recent appointment of former US President Clinton to serve as special envoy to Haiti has been perceived by many groups, including lawmakers, political analysts, political leaders, and media commentators, as a step toward putting Haiti in a protectorate or trusteeship status. They questioned in particular the extent of Clinton\'s powers and the term of his mandate, wondering what role will be attributed to Haiti\'s elected representatives. Several pointed out that Heidi Annabi, Ban\'s special representative in Haiti, and President Rene Preval would be subservient to Clinton, their senior in rank and described by some media as Haiti\'s new chief. As expected, Haitian Government officials and most foreign diplomats hailed this nomination and expressed their optimism about it. Several political leaders objected to Clinton\'s being named special envoy to Haiti, saying that it showed the international community wanted to bring Haiti under its control. o Former Senate President Belizaire, president of the National Council of the Haitian Political Parties, pointed out that Haiti has had a foreign force in the country, the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), since 2004 and now has an envoy such as President Clinton who is in a higher position than any other UN personnel. These both indicate the country is being considered a genuine protectorate, according to Belizaire (Signal FM, 27 May). o Socialist Identity and Liberty Collective spokesman Cherubin referred to Clinton\'s mission as an umpteenth civil commission, alluding to the administrative steps France took to restore order and peace when Haiti was under French rule, intended to speed up the process of taking charge of Haiti. Cherubin added that in the current international jargon this is called colonialism of a third type, or colonialism of necessity (www.alterpresse.org, 22 May). o According to Christian Movement for a New Haiti leader Mesadieux, Ban\'s decision will further help put Haiti under foreign supervision. He asserted that the international community wants to reinforce its control over Haiti\'s administration (Radio Vision 2000, 21 May). o Dr. Eugene of the Haitian Social Christian Party, speaking on the Pickup Talk Show live from the United States, said that Clinton\'s responsibility is to control events in Haiti and he will control them in a firm manner (Radio Caraibes FM, 23 May). Eugene was offended by this appointment and called it a shame for all Haitians and a slap in the face of the entire nation (Radio Galaxie, 29 May). 24','Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up ProtectorateFYI ? I think Port-au-Prince Le Matin is a summary of Haitian radio programming. Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up Protectorate Port-au-Prince Le Matin June 5, 2009 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon\'s recent appointment of former US President Clinton to serve as special envoy to Haiti has been perceived by many groups, including lawmakers, political analysts, political leaders, and media commentators, as a step toward putting Haiti in a protectorate or trusteeship status. They questioned in particular the extent of Clinton\'s powers and the term of his mandate, wondering what role will be attributed to Haiti\'s elected representatives. Several pointed out that Heidi Annabi, Ban\'s special representative in Haiti, and President Rene Preval would be subservient to Clinton, their senior in rank and described by some media as Haiti\'s new chief. As expected, Haitian Government officials and most foreign diplomats hailed this nomination and expressed their optimism about it. Several political leaders objected to Clinton\'s being named special envoy to Haiti, saying that it showed the international community wanted to bring Haiti under its control. o Former Senate President Belizaire, president of the National Council of the Haitian Political Parties, pointed out that Haiti has had a foreign force in the country, the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), since 2004 and now has an envoy such as President Clinton who is in a \"higher position than any other UN personnel.\" These both indicate the country is being considered a \"genuine protectorate,\" according to Belizaire (Signal FM, 27 May). o Socialist Identity and Liberty Collective spokesman Cherubin referred to Clinton\'s mission as an umpteenth \"civil commission,\" alluding to the administrative steps France took to restore order and peace when Haiti was under French rule, intended to speed up the process of \"taking charge\" of Haiti. Cherubin added that in the current international jargon this is called \"colonialism of a third type, or colonialism of necessity\" (www.alterpresse.org, 22 May). o According to Christian Movement for a New Haiti leader Mesadieux, Ban\'s decision will further help put Haiti under foreign supervision. He asserted that the international community wants to reinforce its control over Haiti\'s administration (Radio Vision 2000, 21 May). o Dr. Eugene of the Haitian Social Christian Party, speaking on the \"Pickup Talk Show\" live from the United States, said that \"Clinton\'s responsibility is to control events in Haiti and he will control them in a firm manner\" (Radio Caraibes FM, 23 May). Eugene was \"offended\" by this appointment and called it \"a shame for all Haitians\" and \"a slap in the face of the entire nation\" (Radio Galaxie, 29 May). 24'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'JavaScript',2,1,'1908 - C05762432.txt','Clinton - same sexSee below I\'m sure S has seen this, but in case she hasn\'t, it shd be good medicine. It could not b more positive. Clinton blazes trail on same sex benefits <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitst> Posted: 07:18 PM ET Share <javascript:cnnShowOverlay(\'cnnShare42735\')> I Permalink <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on- same-sex-benefits> I 2 Comments <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefits/ilcomments> I Add a comment <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitsffladdcomment> Elise Labott CNN State Department Producer Yesterday\'s groundbreaking move by President Obama to provide some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees came to fruition in large part due to Secretary of Clinton, who first put the issue on the table. It is unclear whether the Obama administration came to office planning to offer government-wide benefits to domestic partners of civil service employees, but Clinton, a longtime advocate of gay rights, was on it day one. Since President Obama named her as his pick for Secretary of State in November, Clinton\'s transition staff and the State Department had been working with members of the American Foreign Service Association and the group GLIFAA (Gays & Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies) on what could be done to extend benefits to domestic partners of diplomats serving abroad. At her very first senior staff meeting Clinton instructed the State Department to review whether she had the authority to extend benefits to same-sex domestic partners. About a week later a gay employee asked Clinton during a town hall with employees to eliminate discrimination against same sex partners. The Secretary of State drew loud applause when she said the issue was of real concern to her, and that she was already working on it. Several weeks ago, a memo to employees from Clinton instituting the changes was leaked to the press. Clinton\'s aides at the time said the memo was a draft, and that Clinton couldn\'t change policies without an interagency review of the issue to make sure State Department actions wouldn\'t negatively affect other agencies. But the memo seemed to light a fire under the administration, which quickly caught up to Clinton\'s lead. 12','Clinton - same sexSee below I\'m sure S has seen this, but in case she hasn\'t, it shd be good medicine. It could not b more positive. Clinton blazes trail on same sex benefits <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitst> Posted: 07:18 PM ET Share <javascript:cnnShowOverlay(\'cnnShare42735\');> I Permalink <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on- same-sex-benefits> I 2 Comments <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefits/ilcomments> I Add a comment <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitsffladdcomment> Elise Labott CNN State Department Producer Yesterday\'s groundbreaking move by President Obama to provide some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees came to fruition in large part due to Secretary of Clinton, who first put the issue on the table. It is unclear whether the Obama administration came to office planning to offer government-wide benefits to domestic partners of civil service employees, but Clinton, a longtime advocate of gay rights, was on it day one. Since President Obama named her as his pick for Secretary of State in November, Clinton\'s transition staff and the State Department had been working with members of the American Foreign Service Association and the group GLIFAA (Gays & Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies) on what could be done to extend benefits to domestic partners of diplomats serving abroad. At her very first senior staff meeting Clinton instructed the State Department to review whether she had the authority to extend benefits to same-sex domestic partners. About a week later a gay employee asked Clinton during a town hall with employees to eliminate discrimination against same sex partners. The Secretary of State drew loud applause when she said the issue was \"of real concern\" to her, and that she was already working on it. Several weeks ago, a memo to employees from Clinton instituting the changes was leaked to the press. Clinton\'s aides at the time said the memo was a draft, and that Clinton couldn\'t change policies without an \"interagency review\" of the issue to make sure State Department actions wouldn\'t negatively affect other agencies. But the memo seemed to light a fire under the administration, which quickly caught up to Clinton\'s lead. 12'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'JavaScript',2,1,'3120 - C05765048.txt','Phenom: Max is #10, now ahead of Glenn Beck #1 political and history book? ? /* non-sprited */ .ap_popover_unsprited .ap_body { background-image: url(http://g-ecx.images- amazon. com/images/G/01/j avascripts/lib/popover/images/poleft_17. V248144977_.png) } .appopover_unsprited .ap_body .ap_right { background-image: url(itp://g-ecx.images- amazon.corn/images/G/01/javascripts/lib/popover/images/po_right_17. 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Had good meeting with Antonio Villaraigosa this morning. He is totally supportive and commited to help raise money and sponsor an LA presence. He totally got it. Do you know Jay Carson, his press guy? He was one of our campaign press hands. Also, his head of Intl, Dario, says he worked with you at WH legis affairs. Antonio did say that he has not heard from Secy since election. I wonder how feasible it would be to get her to call him to thank him for his commitment to help? I think he can easily raise $2m. This is the figure we talked about. His competitiveness got going when I told him that Henry Cisneros is helping raise $1M in little ole San Antonio... On my way to Houston tomorrow to meet with leaders there Fri morning... We should figure out a NY strategy. With Tx, Ca & Ny, we have strong geographic balance. IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.','LAFyi - In case this makes it up your way... Had good meeting with Antonio Villaraigosa this morning. He is totally supportive and commited to help raise money and sponsor an LA presence. He totally got it. Do you know Jay Carson, his press guy? He was one of our campaign press hands. Also, his head of Intl, Dario, says he worked with you at WH legis affairs. Antonio did say that he has not heard from Secy since election. I wonder how feasible it would be to get her to call him to thank him for his commitment to help? I think he can easily raise $2m. This is the figure we talked about. His competitiveness got going when I told him that Henry Cisneros is helping raise $1M in little ole San Antonio... On my way to Houston tomorrow to meet with leaders there Fri morning... We should figure out a NY strategy. With Tx, Ca & Ny, we have strong geographic balance. IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jay_Cost',1,1,'3263 - C05765732.txt','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jean-Bertrand_Aristide',1,1,'2342 - C05763204.txt','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests. The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were afraid to sleep in their own homes. After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: \"Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests.\" The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were \"afraid to sleep in their own homes.\" After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jean-Claude_Castera',1,1,'3695 - C05766563.txt','Haiti: More great work by Katie StantonHere is text Haiti\'s earthquake devastated not only lives, but whatever emergency services the barely functioning government had to offer. However, in less than seven days, a makeshift version of 911 sprung to life. It\'s a striking story of how a few tech-savvy social entrepreneurs, receptive ears in the U.S. government and hundreds of Haitian Creole-speaking strangers crowdsourced from around the world were able to help people on the ground get food or medical attention. Hours after the earthquake struck Port au Prince, 23-year-old Josh Nesbit (pictured right), who heads a non-profit delivering health care in Sub-Saharan Africa through mobile phones, thought that an SMS gateway would be critical in Haiti. He sent a tweet out asking for help. A Cameroonian managing a startup incubator in Africa, Jean Francis Ahanda, responded mentioning that a contact, Jean-Marc Castera, was headed to the command center of the Caribbean\'s largest wireless carrier Digicel that day. Within three days, they had co-opted a shortcode, 4636, that had been used for weather information in Haiti. They rushed to get several other partners like Ushahidi, which provides an open-source platform for tracking crisis communications, and Google on board. A non-profit that specializes in using technology for disaster relief, Instedd, built an emergency information system using the shortcode. On a very late Saturday night, a cobbled-together team of a half-dozen organizations or so launched \'4636\' as an emergency number. They started publicizing it on the ground in Haiti through radio stations. Haitians could text the number with messages about injuries, people trapped under rubble or reports of missing people. Some of them are desperate: My name is J my brother is working in Unicef and I live in C 11 A I have 2 people that is still alive under the building still ! Send Help! Two San Francisco-based startups, Crowdf lower and Samasource, came','Haiti: More great work by Katie StantonHere is text Haiti\'s earthquake devastated not only lives, but whatever emergency services the barely functioning government had to offer. However, in less than seven days, a makeshift version of 911 sprung to life. It\'s a striking story of how a few tech-savvy social entrepreneurs, receptive ears in the U.S. government and hundreds of Haitian Creole-speaking strangers crowdsourced from around the world were able to help people on the ground get food or medical attention. Hours after the earthquake struck Port au Prince, 23-year-old Josh Nesbit (pictured right), who heads a non-profit delivering health care in Sub-Saharan Africa through mobile phones, thought that an SMS gateway would be critical in Haiti. He sent a tweet out asking for help. A Cameroonian managing a startup incubator in Africa, Jean Francis Ahanda, responded mentioning that a contact, Jean-Marc Castera, was headed to the command center of the Caribbean\'s largest wireless carrier Digicel that day. Within three days, they had co-opted a shortcode, 4636, that had been used for weather information in Haiti. They rushed to get several other partners like Ushahidi, which provides an open-source platform for tracking crisis communications, and Google on board. A non-profit that specializes in using technology for disaster relief, Instedd, built an emergency information system using the shortcode. On a very late Saturday night, a cobbled-together team of a half-dozen organizations or so launched \'4636\' as an emergency number. They started publicizing it on the ground in Haiti through radio stations. Haitians could text the number with messages about injuries, people trapped under rubble or reports of missing people. Some of them are desperate: \"My name is J my brother is working in Unicef and I live in C 11 A I have 2 people that is still alive under the building still ! Send Help!\" Two San Francisco-based startups, Crowdf lower and Samasource, came'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jean-Édouard_Bommer',1,1,'2627 - C05764140.txt','CORRECT UPDATED VERSION FOR S -- NOTE ON MOBILE INITIATIVESAll, Yesterday Secretary Clinton asked for our Mobile Initiatives update (this would have been a part of one of the presentations in the Af/Pak session but was canceled due to time). Sean Misko may have sent an old version up, but this is the one reviewed by Holbrooke that should go to S. It also includes a significant update on our mobile banking programs that was not in the original draft. Please pass this to the Secretary. Also attached are a memo on the cell phone expansion by ISAF ? which was started by Ashley Bommer\'s initiatives -- in the spring and an economist report on mobile technologies in emerging markets that features the key Afghan telecom partner whose mobile payment program is described in the memo. Best, Vikram','CORRECT UPDATED VERSION FOR S -- NOTE ON MOBILE INITIATIVESAll, Yesterday Secretary Clinton asked for our Mobile Initiatives update (this would have been a part of one of the presentations in the Af/Pak session but was canceled due to time). Sean Misko may have sent an old version up, but this is the one reviewed by Holbrooke that should go to S. It also includes a significant update on our mobile banking programs that was not in the original draft. Please pass this to the Secretary. Also attached are a memo on the cell phone expansion by ISAF ? which was started by Ashley Bommer\'s initiatives -- in the spring and an economist report on mobile technologies in emerging markets that features the key Afghan telecom partner whose mobile payment program is described in the memo. Best, Vikram'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jeanne_Shaheen',1,1,'1676 - C05761605.txt','AJS Hearing Highlights* Miguel: Andrew did great this afternoon. FYI, Lowey delivered HRC\'s statement. Very well received. * Richard Fontaine: Andrew is not even rocking - just tapping his foot. Did y\'all train him for.this or something?? And half the room are Shapiros, it\'s like his friggin Bahr Mitzvah. * Former NSC staffer Michael Allen: Shapiro son removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway. * Mike Feldman: Jon Lovett removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway. * Laurie Rubiner: Jim Webb arrives, looks typically angry. * Derek Chollet: Shapiro comes out strong against piracy. Bold stand. * Jon Lovett: Jeanne Shaheen listening very closely. Barbara Boxer is distracted. The other anonymous old men on dais seem confused and unsure where they are. Hearing concludes at 3:33:43 PM EDT','AJS Hearing Highlights* Miguel: \"Andrew did great this afternoon. FYI, Lowey delivered HRC\'s statement. Very well received.\" * Richard Fontaine: \"Andrew is not even rocking - just tapping his foot. Did y\'all train him for.this or something?? And half the room are Shapiros, it\'s like his friggin Bahr Mitzvah.\" * Former NSC staffer Michael Allen: \"Shapiro son removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway.\" * Mike Feldman: \"Jon Lovett removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway.\" * Laurie Rubiner: \"Jim Webb arrives, looks typically angry.\" * Derek Chollet: \"Shapiro comes out strong against piracy. Bold stand.\" * Jon Lovett: \"Jeanne Shaheen listening very closely. Barbara Boxer is distracted. The other anonymous old men on dais seem confused and unsure where they are.\" Hearing concludes at 3:33:43 PM EDT'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jean_Garet',1,1,'1554 - C05761357.txt','Bill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official Bill Clinton tope UN special envoy to Haiti: UN officialBill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official UNITED NATIONS, May 18 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon plans to name former U.S. President Bill Clinton as his special envoy to Haiti, U.N. officials said on Monday, in a move that could attract investment in the Western Hemisphere\'s poorest nation and help stabilize the country. The announcement is expected to come soon, one U.N. official told Reuters on condition of anonymity. The official said a formal announcement could come as early as Tuesday. Clinton, who has galvanized efforts to help the impoverished Caribbean nation recover from the devastating impact of four hurricanes last year, accompanied Ban on a trip to Haiti earlier this year. Several other diplomats confirmed the appointment of the former president, who is trying to help Haiti through his Clinton Global Initiative foundation Andrea Garet, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 2','Bill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official Bill Clinton tope UN special envoy to Haiti: UN officialBill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official UNITED NATIONS, May 18 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon plans to name former U.S. President Bill Clinton as his special envoy to Haiti, U.N. officials said on Monday, in a move that could attract investment in the Western Hemisphere\'s poorest nation and help stabilize the country. \"The announcement is expected to come soon,\" one U.N. official told Reuters on condition of anonymity. The official said a formal announcement could come as early as Tuesday. Clinton, who has galvanized efforts to help the impoverished Caribbean nation recover from the devastating impact of four hurricanes last year, accompanied Ban on a trip to Haiti earlier this year. Several other diplomats confirmed the appointment of the former president, who is trying to help Haiti through his Clinton Global Initiative foundation Andrea Garet, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 2'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jeddah',1,1,'2942 - C05764736.txt','Security Incident in Saudi Arabia, Unconfirmed reports of Hostages and casualtiesAt 0429 EDT Mr. Kim Davidson, RSO Embassy Riyadh, informed the EAO that there has been a security incident in the city of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia (approx 150 km North of Jeddah). Saudi Arabia security forces have engaged some type of bad guys. Post cannot confirm if the bad guys are terrorist or just some criminal element, but notes that the MFA is saying the incident is purely criminal. Post further notes that there is a desalinization plant and oil refinery located in Yanbu which have been targets of previous terrorist attacks. Post commented there will be several visiting dignitaries and heads of state in Saudi Arabia tomorrow for the opening of a major University. A local Human rights group is reporting to media that there are several injuries, casualties, and hostages as a result of the security incident. The Emergency Action Committee will convene at 1230 Riyadh time to discuss post reaction. Qiana Bradford Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 BradfordClastatemov','\"Security Incident\" in Saudi Arabia, Unconfirmed reports of Hostages and casualtiesAt 0429 EDT Mr. Kim Davidson, RSO Embassy Riyadh, informed the EAO that there has been a \"security incident\" in the city of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia (approx 150 km North of Jeddah). Saudi Arabia security forces have engaged \"some type of bad guys\". Post cannot confirm if the bad guys are terrorist or just some criminal element, but notes that the MFA is saying the incident is purely criminal. Post further notes that there is a desalinization plant and oil refinery located in Yanbu which have been targets of previous terrorist attacks. Post commented there will be several visiting dignitaries and heads of state in Saudi Arabia tomorrow for the opening of a major University. A local Human rights group is reporting to media that there are several injuries, casualties, and hostages as a result of the security incident. The Emergency Action Committee will convene at 1230 Riyadh time to discuss post reaction. Qiana Bradford Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 BradfordClastatemov'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Jeffrey_D._Feltman',24,1,'1425 - C05761138.txt','GuineaGood catch, Jeff! Yes--two issues. There will be a contact group about Guinea that the French want us to be strong on too. Sorry for the confusion. I have left a message on the phone number of my French counterpart. I am sure he\'ll call me back, as he always does. Jeffrey Feltman Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaGood catch, Jeff! Yes--two issues. There will be a contact group about Guinea that the French want us to be strong on too. Sorry for the confusion. I have left a message on the phone number of my French counterpart. I am sure he\'ll call me back, as he always does. Jeffrey Feltman Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Jeffrey_D._Feltman',24,1,'1427 - C05761141.txt','GuineaFyi Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax','GuineaFyi Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Jeffrey_D._Feltman',24,1,'1462 - C05761204.txt','GuineaFyi That sounds like a good menu. We are seeing if there are other options and will get back to you Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-land let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaFyi That sounds like a good menu. We are seeing if there are other options and will get back to you Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-land let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Jeffrey_D._Feltman',24,1,'1770 - C05761863.txt','today\'s meeting with Roxanne SaberiFyi Just FYI: wanted you all to know that, for S\'s meeting today with Roxanne Saberi, I deferred on my own participation in favor of the officer in the Iran office who has been doggedly working on this case for months. Erica Thibault has been working all B6 out to get messages via the Swiss and others, working with CA and the family, etc. on this case. So if S was wondering why I wasn\'t showing up, it was as a moral boost and recognition of the work Erica did on this case. Jeffrey Feltman Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State','today\'s meeting with Roxanne SaberiFyi Just FYI: wanted you all to know that, for S\'s meeting today with Roxanne Saberi, I deferred on my own participation in favor of the officer in the Iran office who has been doggedly working on this case for months. Erica Thibault has been working all B6 out to get messages via the Swiss and others, working with CA and the family, etc. on this case. So if S was wondering why I wasn\'t showing up, it was as a moral boost and recognition of the work Erica did on this case. Jeffrey Feltman Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Jeffrey_D._Feltman',24,1,'1859 - C05762281.txt','Follow upI did update a number of your contacts while you were at the FAPE dinner last Monday. They all were saved. I updated them from what I have in my blackberry, so this is from memory, but there were probably more: Philippe Monica Jake Andrew Melanne Todd Stern Steinberg Jack Lew Kris Lissa Pam Tamera Anne Marie Slaughter Miguel R Robert Wood Rob Russo Laura Pena Heather Samuelson I\'m making a list of other building people you may not have, and I\'ll do them tonight when you are in Netenyahu dinner. They include: Ian Kelly Dan Fried Chris Hill Glyn Davies Jeff Feltman Tom Shannon Karen Stewart Richard Greene Michael PoIt Joan Donoghue Jim Thessin Reno HArnish Derek Chollet Ed Lacey George Mitchell Stephen Bosworth Dick Morningstar Paul SeIva Alec Ross Dennis Ross 26 Which names did you put in? Maybe they didn\'t save. But I need a lot. Pls make a list and I will check and add if necessary. I\'d like to set up call to Sonia Gandhi in next few days. 27','Follow upI did update a number of your contacts while you were at the FAPE dinner last Monday. They all were saved. I updated them from what I have in my blackberry, so this is from memory, but there were probably more: Philippe Monica Jake Andrew Melanne Todd Stern Steinberg Jack Lew Kris Lissa Pam Tamera Anne Marie Slaughter Miguel R Robert Wood Rob Russo Laura Pena Heather Samuelson I\'m making a list of other building people you may not have, and I\'ll do them tonight when you are in Netenyahu dinner. They include: Ian Kelly Dan Fried Chris Hill Glyn Davies Jeff Feltman Tom Shannon Karen Stewart Richard Greene Michael PoIt Joan Donoghue Jim Thessin Reno HArnish Derek Chollet Ed Lacey George Mitchell Stephen Bosworth Dick Morningstar Paul SeIva Alec Ross Dennis Ross 26 Which names did you put in? Maybe they didn\'t save. But I need a lot. Pls make a list and I will check and add if necessary. I\'d like to set up call to Sonia Gandhi in next few days. 27'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Jeffrey_D._Feltman',24,1,'212 - C05739809.txt','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported loosely to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported \"loosely\" to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Jeffrey_D._Feltman',24,1,'218 - C05739815.txt','Feltman tidbitsPlease very hold dose but a few tidbits from meeting one on one with Jeff: ?Sahel/ Mali- will call for Envoy but not yet have named. Mandate for envoy will be 1) put meat on strategy bones to include political, security, development, humanitarian, human rights 2) make sure UN is implementing throughout all agencies 3 mediation in Mali. --Syria - LB believes key is putting together transitional government Grateful for conversation with Robert LB doesn\'t plan on coming to DC but prefers to see S in NY. Jeff believes being based in Cairo is right thing for LB. Believes Morsi sincere in initiative but neither Jeff nor LB believe going anywhere. LB very concerned about ideas coming from Saudis and does not yet have date to go to Riyadh. Concerned about Bandar. --Libya- Absolutely agrees that Mitri should turn attention to security. Sent to Beirut over weekend to see Mitri and put security at top of agenda. Says we will like Mitri a lot. Also suggests when S sees Mikati that she say we will watch closely how they conduct themselves as chair of Foreign Affairs committee of AL. Jeff had been worried about Iranian initiative that Bill\'s call had killed.','Feltman tidbitsPlease very hold dose but a few tidbits from meeting one on one with Jeff: ?Sahel/ Mali- will call for Envoy but not yet have named. Mandate for envoy will be 1) put meat on strategy bones to include political, security, development, humanitarian, human rights 2) make sure UN is implementing throughout all agencies 3 mediation in Mali. --Syria - LB believes key is putting together transitional government; Grateful for conversation with Robert LB doesn\'t plan on coming to DC but prefers to see S in NY. Jeff believes being based in Cairo is right thing for LB. Believes Morsi sincere in initiative but neither Jeff nor LB believe going anywhere. LB very concerned about ideas coming from Saudis and does not yet have date to go to Riyadh. Concerned about Bandar. --Libya- Absolutely agrees that Mitri should turn attention to security. Sent to Beirut over weekend to see Mitri and put security at top of agenda. Says we will like Mitri a lot. Also suggests when S sees Mikati that she say we will watch closely how they conduct themselves as chair of Foreign Affairs committee of AL. Jeff had been worried about Iranian initiative that Bill\'s call had killed.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Jeffrey_D._Feltman',24,1,'2203 - C05762903.txt','message back from our friendWill do. Lona--pls tell Jeff Feltman, that Sheika Mouza could not come to DC in June or July but can come as stated below in Sept. Ask if he thinks we should try to meet her in Europe earlier or wait until then. Thx. Thank you for your immediate follow up. Her Highness informs me she is unable to meet during the suggested dates in June 2009 due to prior commitments. However, Her Highness is available to meet immediately after Ramadan/Eid week of September 27, 2009. I hope these dates are suitable for Mrs. Clinton. Cherie Booth QC The information contained in this email and all attachments are private and confidential and may be privileged. The information is intended for the exclusive use of the recipient individual(s) or organisation(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that the content or attachments to this communication may not be disclosed, copied, used or distributed without our express permission and we would be grateful if you would then advise the sender immediately of the error in delivery by responding to this message, and then delete it from your system. Thank you. Virus Warning: Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free from software viruses which could damage your computer, it may contain such viruses. While the sender has taken every precaution to minimise this risk, 86','message back from our friendWill do. Lona--pls tell Jeff Feltman, that Sheika Mouza could not come to DC in June or July but can come as stated below in Sept. Ask if he thinks we should try to meet her in Europe earlier or wait until then. Thx. \"Thank you for your immediate follow up. Her Highness informs me she is unable to meet during the suggested dates in June 2009 due to prior commitments. However, Her Highness is available to meet immediately after Ramadan/Eid week of September 27, 2009. I hope these dates are suitable for Mrs. Clinton.\" Cherie Booth QC The information contained in this email and all attachments are private and confidential and may be privileged. The information is intended for the exclusive use of the recipient individual(s) or organisation(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that the content or attachments to this communication may not be disclosed, copied, used or distributed without our express permission and we would be grateful if you would then advise the sender immediately of the error in delivery by responding to this message, and then delete it from your system. Thank you. Virus Warning: Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free from software viruses which could damage your computer, it may contain such viruses. While the sender has taken every precaution to minimise this risk, 86'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Jeffrey_D._Feltman',24,1,'2345 - C05763213.txt','Fw: B1Fyi - as we discussed To all -- the message below is from Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh. Maura Connelly and Ihad dinner with him last night, and by the headline put on Matthew Lee\'s AP piece on Judeh\'s visit. (The headline said that Judeh rejected U.S. approach to Middle East peace the story itself was fine.) Jeffrey Feltman Acting Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State','Fw: B1Fyi - as we discussed To all -- the message below is from Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh. Maura Connelly and Ihad dinner with him last night, and by the headline put on Matthew Lee\'s AP piece on Judeh\'s visit. (The headline said that Judeh rejected U.S. approach to Middle East peace; the story itself was fine.) Jeffrey Feltman Acting Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Jeffrey_D._Feltman',24,1,'2613 - C05764120.txt','Egyptian proposal1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Jeffrey Feltman Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D)? Declassify on: 10/02/2030','Egyptian proposal1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Jeffrey Feltman Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D)? Declassify on: 10/02/2030'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Jeffrey_D._Feltman',24,1,'2740 - C05764366.txt','Senator Mitchell/Henry KissingerHuma, Jake, Joe, S Specials -- 1.4(D) Two things that might be of interest to S: B1 1) I had a long secure call with Senator Mitchell this morning. He will be preparing a written report with recommendations to convey to her at the beginning of the week. But he\'s had a difficult series of meetings. I can brief her if she likes. 2) Henry Kissinger has asked to speak to me this morning. (Not me personally -- the NEA Assistant Secretary he doesn\'t know me from Adam.) Netanyahu is calling him at 10 a.m., so he asked to speak to me at 9 a.m. Kissinger does not know the subject of the Netanyahu call. I talked with Senator Mitchell about this, to see what might be useful for Kissinger to say to Netanyahu. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 10/09/2024','Senator Mitchell/Henry KissingerHuma, Jake, Joe, S Specials -- 1.4(D) Two things that might be of interest to S: B1 1) I had a long secure call with Senator Mitchell this morning. He will be preparing a written report with recommendations to convey to her at the beginning of the week. But he\'s had a difficult series of meetings. I can brief her if she likes. 2) Henry Kissinger has asked to speak to me this morning. (Not me personally -- the NEA Assistant Secretary; he doesn\'t know me from Adam.) Netanyahu is calling him at 10 a.m., so he asked to speak to me at 9 a.m. Kissinger does not know the subject of the Netanyahu call. I talked with Senator Mitchell about this, to see what might be useful for Kissinger to say to Netanyahu. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 10/09/2024'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Jeffrey_D._Feltman',24,1,'2804 - C05764510.txt','if S asks about Libyafyi I talked to the Libyan Foreign Minister, Musa Kusa, today. He clearly gets it. He said that Megrahi would NOT appear on the September 1 revolution day festivities (40th anniversary of the green revolution). And he said that he totally understood that Qadhafi should stay in New York and not set up a tent in New Jersey. At the same time, others from the MFA called in our Embassy in Tripoli and called in the UK ambassador. The Libyans are clearly looking for a way out of the self-inflicted mess. Let\'s hope that these wiser heads can prevail on Qadhafi. We\'ve double-tracked with the (very good and long-suffering) Libyan Ambassador here. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209','if S asks about Libyafyi I talked to the Libyan Foreign Minister, Musa Kusa, today. He clearly \"gets it.\" He said that Megrahi would NOT appear on the September 1 revolution day festivities (40th anniversary of the \"green revolution\"). And he said that he totally understood that Qadhafi should stay in New York and not set up a tent in New Jersey. At the same time, others from the MFA called in our Embassy in Tripoli and called in the UK ambassador. The Libyans are clearly looking for a way out of the self-inflicted mess. Let\'s hope that these wiser heads can prevail on Qadhafi. We\'ve double-tracked with the (very good and long-suffering) Libyan Ambassador here. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Jeffrey_D._Feltman',24,1,'2828 - C05764544.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Jeffrey_D._Feltman',24,1,'2831 - C05764547.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Jeffrey_D._Feltman',24,1,'2898 - C05764657.txt','UNESCO updateHuma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates. I am sorry to report that the Egyptians have used harsh tactics in the halls of UNESCO. A member of the U.S. delegation has seen a member of the Egyptian-hired public relations group walking around with an envelope of cash. They pushed to have two Amb recalled. Disgust and resentment is running high. The Egyptians are pushing delegations very hard. FM Aboul-Gheit has stopped in Paris to deal with the UNESCO race while en route to NY for UNGA. A/S Feltman writes that Egyptian Ambassador Shoukry has called him twice today with a message from the Foreign Minister. FM Aboul Gheit is angry and reports President Mubarak is angry. A/S Feltman notes  maybe we\'ve become a convenient excuse. A/S Feltman very helpfully pushed back and helped defend our ambassador who had been criticized. Our strategy relies on our Amb being low-key. He is following his instructions. We should be unhappy with the way he is being attacked personally. Candidates Bukova and Baki are moving ahead on their own lobbying. FYI, Hosni even said on French TV that the U.S. is neutral reflecting our especially low key approach this past week. Now that Hosni may lose, the U.S. looks like a convenient one to blame.','UNESCO updateHuma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates. I am sorry to report that the Egyptians have used harsh tactics in the halls of UNESCO. A member of the U.S. delegation has seen a member of the Egyptian-hired \"public relations\" group walking around with an envelope of cash. They pushed to have two Amb recalled. Disgust and resentment is running high. The Egyptians are pushing delegations very hard. FM Aboul-Gheit has stopped in Paris to deal with the UNESCO race while en route to NY for UNGA. A/S Feltman writes that Egyptian Ambassador Shoukry has called him twice today with a \"message from the Foreign Minister.\" FM Aboul Gheit is angry and reports President Mubarak is angry. A/S Feltman notes \" maybe we\'ve become a convenient excuse.\" A/S Feltman very helpfully pushed back and helped defend our ambassador who had been criticized. Our strategy relies on our Amb being low-key. He is following his instructions. We should be unhappy with the way he is being attacked personally. Candidates Bukova and Baki are moving ahead on their own lobbying. FYI, Hosni even said on French TV that the U.S. is neutral reflecting our especially low key approach this past week. Now that Hosni may lose, the U.S. looks like a convenient one to blame.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Jeffrey_D._Feltman',24,1,'2924 - C05764699.txt','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks; they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options; he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today; if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras; it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Jeffrey_D._Feltman',24,1,'3203 - C05765556.txt','IRAN Res UNGA IRAN 3C debate webcast NOWHuma, Jake, Joe, Here is the vote on the Iran human rights resolution at UNGA. I briefed the S during the retreat coffee break. She asked for the text of the resolution. The link is below. Do you want a hard copy here at the retreat? 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Wider margin than last year: 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). Link: http://daccess-dds-ny.un.org/dodUNDOC/LTD/N09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Esther Here is the link to the resolution, perhaps a staffer can print it off for the Secretary? http:fidaccess-dds-ny.un.oredoc/UNDOULTDM09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Thanks! I just told the S, Sen Mitchell and A/S Posner. Will seek out A/S Feltman. The S has asked for the text of the resolution. I\'ll check on how to get document here. Esther 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). A better margin this year. HURRAH! FINAL VOTE: 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Amy please send ASAP last year\'s vote tally for comparison EOVs now beginning. Brazil explaining why it abstained.','IRAN Res UNGA IRAN 3C debate webcast NOWHuma, Jake, Joe, Here is the vote on the Iran human rights resolution at UNGA. I briefed the S during the retreat coffee break. She asked for the text of the resolution. The link is below. Do you want a hard copy here at the retreat? 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Wider margin than last year: 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). Link: http://daccess-dds-ny.un.org/dodUNDOC/LTD/N09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Esther Here is the link to the resolution, perhaps a staffer can print it off for the Secretary? http:fidaccess-dds-ny.un.oredoc/UNDOULTDM09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Thanks! I just told the S, Sen Mitchell and A/S Posner. Will seek out A/S Feltman. The S has asked for the text of the resolution. I\'ll check on how to get document here. Esther 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). A better margin this year. HURRAH! FINAL VOTE: 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Amy please send ASAP last year\'s vote tally for comparison EOVs now beginning. Brazil explaining why it abstained.'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Jeffrey_D._Feltman',24,1,'3208 - C05765599.txt','Lebanon has a cabinetHariri just announced the formation of a cabinet. It\'s divided 15-10-5 (15 ministers with March 14, 10 ministers with March 8, 5 ministers with President Sleiman). The ones of most concern to us -- Defense (our help to LAF), Interior (help to police plus municipal elections), Justice (Hariri Tribunal), Finance (can veto anything because of financial implications) are all either with March 14 or Presidency. That\'s good. Foreign . Affairs is with a new guy from Nabih Berri\'s bloc. with Lebanon rotating onto the Security Council. 1.4(D) B1 Next step: Hariri and his cabinet have 30 days to come up with the ministerial declaration, basically a platform, that must be presented to the Parliament along with the cabinet slate for a vote of confidence. This, too, may be painful, as they debate how to describe the resistance in ways that don\'t cross either U.S. or Hizballah red lines. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 11/08/2024','Lebanon has a cabinetHariri just announced the formation of a cabinet. It\'s divided 15-10-5 (15 ministers with March 14, 10 ministers with March 8, 5 ministers with President Sleiman). The ones of most concern to us -- Defense (our help to LAF), Interior (help to police plus municipal elections), Justice (Hariri Tribunal), Finance (can veto anything because of financial implications) are all either with March 14 or Presidency. That\'s good. Foreign . Affairs is with a new guy from Nabih Berri\'s bloc. with Lebanon rotating onto the Security Council. 1.4(D) B1 Next step: Hariri and his cabinet have 30 days to come up with the ministerial declaration, basically a platform, that must be presented to the Parliament along with the cabinet slate for a vote of confidence. This, too, may be painful, as they debate how to describe \"the resistance\" in ways that don\'t cross either U.S. or Hizballah red lines. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 11/08/2024'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Jeffrey_D._Feltman',24,1,'3422 - C05766017.txt','HaririB1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) Yes. (Sorry for late response -- been driving in Thanksgiving traffic to Ohio.) Jeffrey Feltman Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D), B1 ? Declassify on: 11/24/2024 Jeff--When I spoke w him, he mentioned a cable that he thought threatened our support for the LAF. Do you know what that is about?','HaririB1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) Yes. (Sorry for late response -- been driving in Thanksgiving traffic to Ohio.) Jeffrey Feltman Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D), B1 ? Declassify on: 11/24/2024 Jeff--When I spoke w him, he mentioned a cable that he thought threatened our support for the LAF. Do you know what that is about?'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Jeffrey_D._Feltman',24,1,'3468 - C05766081.txt','GuineaHarold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaHarold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Jeffrey_D._Feltman',24,1,'3470 - C05766083.txt','GuineaThanks. I passed on to Ron as well and clarified it was to do with W Sahara. Fyi Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaThanks. I passed on to Ron as well and clarified it was to do with W Sahara. Fyi Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Jeffrey_D._Feltman',24,1,'3475 - C05766089.txt','GuineaThat sounds like a good menu. We are seeing if there are other options and will get back to you Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff?will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaThat sounds like a good menu. We are seeing if there are other options and will get back to you Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff?will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Jeffrey_D._Feltman',24,1,'3518 - C05766172.txt','LibyaCongress earmarked 2.5 mil dollars for democracy stuff in Libya. Not an Admin request. Requirement to work through NGOs. Requests for proposals went out, came in, were evaluated. One was going to an NGO with links to an NGO in Libya run by a Qadhafi. Congressional staff briefed on Monday. Thus the questions now. Jeffrey Feltman','LibyaCongress earmarked 2.5 mil dollars for democracy stuff in Libya. Not an Admin request. Requirement to work through NGOs. Requests for proposals went out, came in, were evaluated. One was going to an NGO with links to an NGO in Libya run by a Qadhafi. Congressional staff briefed on Monday. Thus the questions now. Jeffrey Feltman'),(4.645992180501946,4.645992180501946,2500,'Jeffrey_D._Feltman',24,1,'3519 - C05766175.txt','LibyaMore clarity. No awards given yet. More dealing with good governance rather than democracy. NEA worked with F and H on a plan of how to work with a broad segment of society in Libya. It was that plan that went forth for congressional notification. So NEA, F, and H all signed out the plan for congressional notification. While the plan took all summer to develop, obviously it shouldn\'t have gone forth on automatic pilot after Meghrahi. Jeffrey Feltman Congress earmarked 2.5 mil dollars for democracy stuff in Libya. Not an Admin request. Requirement to work through NGOs. Requests for proposals went out, came in, were evaluated. One was going to an NGO with links to an NGO in Libya run by a Qadhafi. Congressional staff briefed on Monday. Thus the questions now. Jeffrey Feltman','LibyaMore clarity. No awards given yet. More dealing with good governance rather than democracy. NEA worked with F and H on a plan of how to work with a broad segment of society in Libya. It was that plan that went forth for congressional notification. So NEA, F, and H all signed out the plan for congressional notification. While the plan took all summer to develop, obviously it shouldn\'t have gone forth on automatic pilot after Meghrahi. Jeffrey Feltman Congress earmarked 2.5 mil dollars for democracy stuff in Libya. Not an Admin request. Requirement to work through NGOs. Requests for proposals went out, came in, were evaluated. One was going to an NGO with links to an NGO in Libya run by a Qadhafi. Congressional staff briefed on Monday. Thus the questions now. Jeffrey Feltman'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Jeffrey_Gettleman',4,1,'2424 - C05763715.txt','AARJake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: ...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking. Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed, Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance, she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to boogie with African dancers. And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself, she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end. Mrs. Clinton seemed satisfied that she had accomplished her mission: strengthening American relations with crucial allies on the continent, like Nigeria and South Africa, and sending a message of tough love, as she called it, to nations like Kenya and Congo. Over all, she said, the United States wants to work more closely with African nations as a partner, not simply as a patron or dispenser of aid. In exchange, she said, African leaders must deliver democracy and good government. Mrs. Clinton vowed to stay on top of Africa, even after she gets back to Washington, closely monitoring the issues she addressed on her tour. She also pointed to Cape Verde, a set of palm-studded islands best known for their beaches and enormous tourist hotels, as an example of what good leadership can do. This is possible, she said. You create not just economic growth but a sense of human dignity and possibility. Kenya. South Africa. Angola. Congo. Nigeria. Liberia. And finally Cape Verde. Mrs. Clinton saw with her own eyes some of Africa\'s most promising countries - and some of its most troubled ones. In Kenya, she pushed for the government to prosecute perpetrators of the postelection violence last year. In South Africa, the big issue was Zimbabwe and how the South African government should do more to help ease the crisis there.','AARJake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: \"...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking.\" Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. \"I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed,\" Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. \"I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance,\" she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to \"boogie\" with African dancers. \"And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself,\" she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end. Mrs. Clinton seemed satisfied that she had accomplished her mission: strengthening American relations with crucial allies on the continent, like Nigeria and South Africa, and sending a message of \"tough love,\" as she called it, to nations like Kenya and Congo. Over all, she said, the United States wants to work more closely with African nations as a partner, not simply as a patron or dispenser of aid. In exchange, she said, African leaders must deliver democracy and good government. Mrs. Clinton vowed to stay on top of Africa, even after she gets back to Washington, closely monitoring the issues she addressed on her tour. She also pointed to Cape Verde, a set of palm-studded islands best known for their beaches and enormous tourist hotels, as an example of what good leadership can do. \"This is possible,\" she said. \"You create not just economic growth but a sense of human dignity and possibility.\" Kenya. South Africa. Angola. Congo. Nigeria. Liberia. And finally Cape Verde. Mrs. Clinton saw with her own eyes some of Africa\'s most promising countries - and some of its most troubled ones. In Kenya, she pushed for the government to prosecute perpetrators of the postelection violence last year. In South Africa, the big issue was Zimbabwe and how the South African government should do more to help ease the crisis there.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Jeffrey_Gettleman',4,1,'2428 - C05763724.txt','AARHuma Abedin Jake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: ...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking. Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times','AARHuma Abedin Jake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: \"...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking.\" Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Jeffrey_Gettleman',4,1,'2429 - C05763726.txt','AARHuma Abedin Jake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: ...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking. Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed, Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance, she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to boogie with African dancers. And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself, she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end.','AARHuma Abedin Jake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: \"...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking.\" Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. \"I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed,\" Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. \"I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance,\" she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to \"boogie\" with African dancers. \"And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself,\" she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Jeffrey_Gettleman',4,1,'3183 - C05765250.txt','NYT: UN Blames US For Critically Short Food Supplies In Somalia.Any movement on this issue? UN Blames US For Critically Short Food Supplies in Somalia. The New York Times (11/7, A4, Gettleman, 1.09M) reports that the UN on Friday called the food supply line to Somalia...broken, in part because the US delayed some 40 million pounds of food contributions in Kenyan warehouses out of fears that they would be diverted to the Shabab insurgents by Somali contractors. The US, however, played down the impact of the delays and said food would again be shipped when it was assured that the United Nations was doing more to police the aid deliveries. The UN said Friday that food rations would need to be cut and said the American government was insisting on guarantees that were unrealistic in Somalia. The Times adds that some Somalis whose entire communities are on the brink of famine...said that many children who had been surviving off the American donations were now dying from hunger. Full text: U.N. Says U.S. Delays Led to Aid Cuts in Somalia By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN Published: November 6, 2009 NAIROBI, Kenya ? United Nations officials said Friday that the supply of critical food aid to Somalia had been interrupted and that rations to starving people needed to be cut, partly because the American government had delayed food contributions out of fears that they would be diverted to terrorists. Last month, American officials said they had suspended millions of dollars of food aid because of concerns that Somali contractors working for the United Nations were','NYT: UN Blames US For Critically Short Food Supplies In Somalia.Any movement on this issue? UN Blames US For Critically Short Food Supplies in Somalia. The New York Times (11/7, A4, Gettleman, 1.09M) reports that the UN on Friday called \"the food supply line to Somalia...broken,\" in part because the US delayed some 40 million pounds of food contributions in Kenyan warehouses \"out of fears that they would be diverted\" to the Shabab insurgents by Somali contractors. The US, however, \"played down the impact of the delays\" and said food would again be shipped when it was \"assured that the United Nations was doing more to police the aid deliveries.\" The UN said Friday that food rations would need to be cut and \"said the American government was insisting on guarantees that were unrealistic in Somalia.\" The Times adds that some Somalis whose \"entire communities are on the brink of famine...said that many children who had been surviving off the American donations were now dying from hunger.\" Full text: U.N. Says U.S. Delays Led to Aid Cuts in Somalia By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN Published: November 6, 2009 NAIROBI, Kenya ? United Nations officials said Friday that the supply of critical food aid to Somalia had been interrupted and that rations to starving people needed to be cut, partly because the American government had delayed food contributions out of fears that they would be diverted to terrorists. Last month, American officials said they had suspended millions of dollars of food aid because of concerns that Somali contractors working for the United Nations were'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jeffrey_R._Immelt',1,1,'1875 - C05762339.txt','Status of Update Memo for S on ShanghaiFyi alal??????????????? ? ?1* Cheryl We are gathering info on the memo on the participation agreement which I will have up to you soon. It has taken a bit to get the right people to answer the specific questions you asked about previous agreements. In regard to the plan memo, we will have a more detailed plan for you tomorrow. We have been waiting for the recommendations of the new structural group that was set up in NYC last Friday afternoon (Lanny, the Chamber of Commerce, the Committee of 100, and others). We are getting a de-brief on their plans and new structure tomorrow. In our calls to GE\'s Jeff Immelt, the Chamber, and others we learned that it would not be viable to get 20 CEO\'s into Washington with such short notice. The Secretary called us in last Friday and said that she was game for doing some additional calls which everyone in the business community thinks is a more efficient way to get this done. We are holding a meeting on Friday with the business community (up to 75 Washington reps) and would follow it up with individual assignments. We could still build an event with CEOs around late July Strategic Dialogue. We will get you a more detailed plan with all of the potential events and assignments. Kris/Elizabeth: Not sure if I missed your email or hard copy but was looking for a plan memo on Friday for this that I wanted to share with S. Can you advise on status? cdm 105','Status of Update Memo for S on ShanghaiFyi alal??????????????? ? ?1* Cheryl We are gathering info on the memo on the participation agreement which I will have up to you soon. It has taken a bit to get the right people to answer the specific questions you asked about previous agreements. In regard to the plan memo, we will have a more detailed plan for you tomorrow. We have been waiting for the recommendations of the new structural group that was set up in NYC last Friday afternoon (Lanny, the Chamber of Commerce, the Committee of 100, and others). We are getting a de-brief on their plans and new structure tomorrow. In our calls to GE\'s Jeff Immelt, the Chamber, and others we learned that it would not be viable to get 20 CEO\'s into Washington with such short notice. The Secretary called us in last Friday and said that she was game for doing some additional calls which everyone in the business community thinks is a more efficient way to get this done. We are holding a meeting on Friday with the business community (up to 75 Washington reps) and would follow it up with individual assignments. We could still build an event with CEOs around late July Strategic Dialogue. We will get you a more detailed plan with all of the potential events and assignments. Kris/Elizabeth: Not sure if I missed your email or hard copy but was looking for a plan memo on Friday for this that I wanted to share with S. Can you advise on status? cdm 105'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Jeffrey_Sachs',3,1,'1390 - C05761047.txt','Dead AidFFYI Cheryl, I know the book Dead Aid well. The ideas are not new. They are essentially the same ones that Bill Easterly has proposed in his two books: The Elusive Quest for Growth and White Man\'s Burden. The essential argument is that a top-down, big-plan approach to foreign assistance ? the Jeff Sachs\' approach - has not worked in the past and will not work in the future. Both Easterly and Moyo argue for a bottom-up approach that supports overall economic growth. They emphasize expanding access to capital markets and low-cost financing, promoting better governance and accountability, policy reform to enhance foreign investment, and support for market-driven social entrepreneurs. I will give Nora a couple of articles for you to take home and look at. One of them, by Paul Collier, offers a strong alternative to the USAID approach of funding small holder farmers. The other is by Dambisa Moyo and will give you an overall flavor of her perspective. Matt','Dead AidFFYI Cheryl, I know the book Dead Aid well. The ideas are not new. They are essentially the same ones that Bill Easterly has proposed in his two books: The Elusive Quest for Growth and White Man\'s Burden. The essential argument is that a top-down, \"big-plan\" approach to foreign assistance ? the Jeff Sachs\' approach - has not worked in the past and will not work in the future. Both Easterly and Moyo argue for a bottom-up approach that supports overall economic growth. They emphasize expanding access to capital markets and low-cost financing, promoting better governance and accountability, policy reform to enhance foreign investment, and support for market-driven social entrepreneurs. I will give Nora a couple of articles for you to take home and look at. One of them, by Paul Collier, offers a strong alternative to the USAID approach of funding small holder farmers. The other is by Dambisa Moyo and will give you an overall flavor of her perspective. Matt'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Jeffrey_Sachs',3,1,'2105 - C05762768.txt','Congratulations!Dear Nora, Please pass along the following message to Cheryl. Thanks, Jeff Sachs Dear Cheryl, Congratulations on the launch of the $20b G8 initiative. This will stand as a historic success of President Obama and Secretary Clinton. Please do convey my personal congratulations and gratitude to Secretary Clinton if you have a moment to do so. I know what a key role you personally played in bringing this to fruition. I would like to suggest one overarching strategy for success. Please do push hard on the donors (USAID included!) to pool the donor resources into one, at most two, multilateral funding streams. Certainly the World Bank should be the main spigot, and IFAD possibly a second. By pooling the resources, we\'ll cut down BY YEARS on the delays, donor negotiations, further talk, report writing, expert trips, etc., etc., which are now the biggest single threat to success of the initiative. I look forward to a few minutes by phone or in person to offer some tips coming from long years of experience in this sphere. This can be a real historic path-breaker, if it\'s not swallowed in the agencies! Warm regards and kudos! Jeff Sachs 1 AO','Congratulations!Dear Nora, Please pass along the following message to Cheryl. Thanks, Jeff Sachs Dear Cheryl, Congratulations on the launch of the $20b G8 initiative. This will stand as a historic success of President Obama and Secretary Clinton. Please do convey my personal congratulations and gratitude to Secretary Clinton if you have a moment to do so. I know what a key role you personally played in bringing this to fruition. I would like to suggest one overarching strategy for success. Please do push hard on the donors (USAID included!) to pool the donor resources into one, at most two, multilateral funding streams. Certainly the World Bank should be the main spigot, and IFAD possibly a second. By pooling the resources, we\'ll cut down BY YEARS on the delays, donor negotiations, further talk, report writing, expert trips, etc., etc., which are now the biggest single threat to success of the initiative. I look forward to a few minutes by phone or in person to offer some tips coming from long years of experience in this sphere. This can be a real historic path-breaker, if it\'s not swallowed in the agencies! Warm regards and kudos! Jeff Sachs 1 AO'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Jeffrey_Sachs',3,1,'2467 - C05763801.txt','Congratulations!Not sure - we have seeking to do so with Jack who is working on it Can we implement his suggestion about pooling donors? Fyi Dear Nora, Please pass along the following message to Cheryl. Thanks, Jeff Sachs','Congratulations!Not sure - we have seeking to do so with Jack who is working on it Can we implement his suggestion about pooling donors? Fyi Dear Nora, Please pass along the following message to Cheryl. Thanks, Jeff Sachs'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Jeff_Sharlet_(writer)',2,1,'2087 - C05762743.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US B6Let\'s discuss. I think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?, asked Jeff Sharlet. In his book, Sharlet specifically refers to politicians in Uganda proposing an anti-gay law that would criminalize homosexuality. The law, which could be passed within weeks despite international condemnation, includes possible punishment by death. Anti-gay laws were recently passed in Burundi, are being discussed in Rwanda, and could soon be expanded in Kenya and Tanzania. The American group Sharlet calls The Family is also known as The Fellowship. It organizes an annual National Prayer Breakfast with the U.S. president and foreign guests, but besides that activity shuns publicity and does not openly list its members. But Sharlet says more American reporters are looking into the group and its alleged ties to Africa. These include helping African politicians with money so they can push socially conservative agendas.','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US B6Let\'s discuss. I think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. \"It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?,\" asked Jeff Sharlet. In his book, Sharlet specifically refers to politicians in Uganda proposing an anti-gay law that would criminalize homosexuality. The law, which could be passed within weeks despite international condemnation, includes possible punishment by death. Anti-gay laws were recently passed in Burundi, are being discussed in Rwanda, and could soon be expanded in Kenya and Tanzania. The American group Sharlet calls The Family is also known as The Fellowship. It organizes an annual National Prayer Breakfast with the U.S. president and foreign guests, but besides that activity shuns publicity and does not openly list its members. But Sharlet says more American reporters are looking into the group and its alleged ties to Africa. These include helping African politicians with money so they can push socially conservative agendas.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Jeff_Sharlet_(writer)',2,1,'3623 - C05766390.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?, asked Jeff Sharlet.','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. \"It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?,\" asked Jeff Sharlet.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jeff_Zeleny',1,1,'1838 - C05762241.txt','NYTimes - Utah Governor to Become Ambassador to ChinaUtah Governor to Become Ambassador to China By Jeff Zeleny Updated President Obama on Saturday selected one of the nation\'s leading Republican governors to serve as the ambassador to China, nominating Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman for the diplomatic post that Mr. Obama called as important as any in the world. We will launch a new era of partnership between our two nations that will advance our shared dreams of opportunity and security in America, in Asia and around the world, Mr. Obama said. I can think of no more important assignment than creating the kinds of bridges between our two countries that will determine the well being not just of Americans and Chinese, but also the future of the world. In a morning announcement at the White House, Mr. Huntsman stood at the president\'s side in the Diplomatic Room and accepted the position that he said came as a surprise. As a co-chairman of Senator John McCain\'s presidential campaign last year, Mr. Huntsman said he did not expect to be called into action by the person who beat us. Mr. Huntsman, 49, learned to speak Mandarin Chinese from his days as a Mormon missionary in Taiwan. He has worked in two Bush administrations, serving as the ambassador to Singapore in the final year of George H.W. Bush\'s term and as a deputy United States trade ambassador for George W. Bush. For Mr. Obama, whose advisers already have their eyes set on his re-election in 2012, the selection of Mr. Huntsman is something of a political coup. He has emerged as one of the nation\'s most visible Republican governors and was expected to at least consider seeking his party\'s presidential nomination to run against Mr. Obama. In the breadth of issues at stake, this ambassadorship is as important as any in the world, Mr. Obama said. I believe there is much to be gained from a closer working relationship with China, but improved relationships will require candor on issues in which we don\'t always agree. As the Republican Party forges through a period of reinvention, Mr. Huntsman has been a leading voice for the direction of the party. He has been a political moderate on issues like immigration, gay rights and the environment, even though he represented one of the most conservative states in the country.','NYTimes - Utah Governor to Become Ambassador to ChinaUtah Governor to Become Ambassador to China By Jeff Zeleny Updated President Obama on Saturday selected one of the nation\'s leading Republican governors to serve as the ambassador to China, nominating Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman for the diplomatic post that Mr. Obama called \"as important as any in the world.\" \"We will launch a new era of partnership between our two nations that will advance our shared dreams of opportunity and security in America, in Asia and around the world,\" Mr. Obama said. \"I can think of no more important assignment than creating the kinds of bridges between our two countries that will determine the well being not just of Americans and Chinese, but also the future of the world.\" In a morning announcement at the White House, Mr. Huntsman stood at the president\'s side in the Diplomatic Room and accepted the position that he said came as a surprise. As a co-chairman of Senator John McCain\'s presidential campaign last year, Mr. Huntsman said he did not expect to be \"called into action by the person who beat us.\" Mr. Huntsman, 49, learned to speak Mandarin Chinese from his days as a Mormon missionary in Taiwan. He has worked in two Bush administrations, serving as the ambassador to Singapore in the final year of George H.W. Bush\'s term and as a deputy United States trade ambassador for George W. Bush. For Mr. Obama, whose advisers already have their eyes set on his re-election in 2012, the selection of Mr. Huntsman is something of a political coup. He has emerged as one of the nation\'s most visible Republican governors and was expected to at least consider seeking his party\'s presidential nomination to run against Mr. Obama. \"In the breadth of issues at stake, this ambassadorship is as important as any in the world,\" Mr. Obama said. \"I believe there is much to be gained from a closer working relationship with China, but improved relationships will require candor on issues in which we don\'t always agree.\" As the Republican Party forges through a period of reinvention, Mr. Huntsman has been a leading voice for the direction of the party. He has been a political moderate on issues like immigration, gay rights and the environment, even though he represented one of the most conservative states in the country.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Jennifer_Brunner',2,1,'2035 - C05762667.txt','fyi. will get you my draft & comments tomorrow. Sidhttp://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1284.xml?ReleaselD=1347&What=&strArea=&strTime=0 hnt this page Close window Release Detail July 7, 2009 - Obama\'s Approval Drops In Ohio - Critical Swing State, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds 2010 Senate Race Tips Slightly To Democrats Word format President Barack Obama gets a lackluster 49 - 44 percent approval rating in Ohio, considered by many to be the most important swing state in a presidential election, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. This is President Obama\'s lowest approval rating in any national or statewide Quinnipiac University poll since he was inaugurated and is down from 62 - 31 percent in a May 6 survey. By a small 48 - 46 percen t margin, voters disapprove of the way Obama is handling the economy, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University poll finds. This is down from a 57 - 36 percent approval May 6. A total of 66 percent of Ohio voters are somewhat dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the way things are going in the state, while 33 percent are very satisfied or somewhat satisfied, numbers that haven\'t changed since Obama was elected. In the race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring George Voinovich in 2010, Lee Fisher and Jennifer Brunner remain neck-and-neck for the Democratic nomination and both would defeat any of the GOP candidates if the election were today. The economy in Ohio is as bad as anywhere in America. These numbers indicate that for the first time voters have decided that President Barack Obama bears some responsibility for their problems, said Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. Until now voters have given President Obama high ratings on the economy, blaming former President George W. Bush for their problems. They might be taking out their frustration on President Obama, possibly deciding that the change he promised has not come as quickly as they expected. Ohio historically has been the prototypical swing state. One of the reasons Barack Obama won the p residency by such a wide margin is that he carried Ohio with 52 percent of the vote and captured the lion\'s share of independent votes, Brown added.','fyi. will get you my draft & comments tomorrow. Sidhttp://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1284.xml?ReleaselD=1347&What=&strArea=;&strTime=0 hnt this page Close window Release Detail July 7, 2009 - Obama\'s Approval Drops In Ohio - Critical Swing State, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; 2010 Senate Race Tips Slightly To Democrats Word format President Barack Obama gets a lackluster 49 - 44 percent approval rating in Ohio, considered by many to be the most important swing state in a presidential election, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. This is President Obama\'s lowest approval rating in any national or statewide Quinnipiac University poll since he was inaugurated and is down from 62 - 31 percent in a May 6 survey. By a small 48 - 46 percen t margin, voters disapprove of the way Obama is handling the economy, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University poll finds. This is down from a 57 - 36 percent approval May 6. A total of 66 percent of Ohio voters are \"somewhat dissatisfied\" or \"very dissatisfied\" with the way things are going in the state, while 33 percent are \"very satisfied\" or \"somewhat satisfied,\" numbers that haven\'t changed since Obama was elected. In the race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring George Voinovich in 2010, Lee Fisher and Jennifer Brunner remain neck-and-neck for the Democratic nomination and both would defeat any of the GOP candidates if the election were today. \"The economy in Ohio is as bad as anywhere in America. These numbers indicate that for the first time voters have decided that President Barack Obama bears some responsibility for their problems,\" said Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. \"Until now voters have given President Obama high ratings on the economy, blaming former President George W. Bush for their problems. They might be taking out their frustration on President Obama, possibly deciding that the change he promised has not come as quickly as they expected.\" \"Ohio historically has been the prototypical swing state. One of the reasons Barack Obama won the p residency by such a wide margin is that he carried Ohio with 52 percent of the vote and captured the lion\'s share of independent votes,\" Brown added.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Jennifer_Brunner',2,1,'3255 - C05765718.txt','H: Also, two Quinnipiac polls, CT and OH, not good. SNovember 12, 2009 - Dems Fade In Ohio Senate Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds Obama Gets Negative Score In Key Swing State Word format For the first time, Republican Rob Portman is inching ahead of the two Democrats in the 2010 race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. Also for the first time, Ohio voters disapprove 50 - 45 percent of the job President Barack Obama is doing, down from his 53 - 42 percent approval September 16 and 49 - 44 percent approval July 7. In still another first, voters are split 40 - 40 percent on who is doing a better job handling health care, the President or Congressional Republicans, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh- pe-ack) University survey finds. In a September 16 survey on the same question, Obama was on top 49 - 28 percent. Ohio voters disapprove 53 - 42 percent of the way the President is handling the economy and disapprove 57 - 36 percent of the way he is handling health care. In September, they approved of his handling of the economy 48 - 46 percent and split on his handling of health care 44 - 45 percent. The Democratic wave that swept through Ohio in 2006 and 2008 may be cresting. The Democratic lead in the Governor\'s and Senate races has evaporated and for the first time President Barack Obama is under water in the most important swing state in the country, said Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. Ohio voters are not happy with the President\'s handling of health care and the economy. The fact that they now are split whether he or the Republicans in Congress are better able to handle health care should be a very worrisome number at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. since the GOP is still pretty much a four-letter word in most of America. Independent voters, often the group that decides Ohio elections, disapprove 49 - 45 percent of the overall job Obama is doing and disapprove 54 - 39 percent of his handling of the economy. They disapprove 62 - 34 percent, almost 2-1, of his handling of health care. In July, when the President\'s job approval began falling nationally from the high 50s and low 60s into the low 50s, Ohio was the first place it showed up in the polls, said Brown. Portman, a former Congressman running for the U.S. Senate in 2010, has small leads over two Democrats, topping Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner 38 - 34 percent and Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher 39 - 36 percent. In the battle for the Democratic Senate nomination, Fisher gets 24 percent to Brunner\'s 22 percent, with 51 percent undecided. Portman leads car dealer Tom Ganley 26 - 7 percent in a GOP primary with 64 percent undecided.','H: Also, two Quinnipiac polls, CT and OH, not good. SNovember 12, 2009 - Dems Fade In Ohio Senate Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Obama Gets Negative Score In Key Swing State Word format For the first time, Republican Rob Portman is inching ahead of the two Democrats in the 2010 race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. Also for the first time, Ohio voters disapprove 50 - 45 percent of the job President Barack Obama is doing, down from his 53 - 42 percent approval September 16 and 49 - 44 percent approval July 7. In still another first, voters are split 40 - 40 percent on who is doing a better job handling health care, the President or Congressional Republicans, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh- pe-ack) University survey finds. In a September 16 survey on the same question, Obama was on top 49 - 28 percent. Ohio voters disapprove 53 - 42 percent of the way the President is handling the economy and disapprove 57 - 36 percent of the way he is handling health care. In September, they approved of his handling of the economy 48 - 46 percent and split on his handling of health care 44 - 45 percent. \"The Democratic wave that swept through Ohio in 2006 and 2008 may be cresting. The Democratic lead in the Governor\'s and Senate races has evaporated and for the first time President Barack Obama is under water in the most important swing state in the country,\" said Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. \"Ohio voters are not happy with the President\'s handling of health care and the economy. The fact that they now are split whether he or the Republicans in Congress are better able to handle health care should be a very worrisome number at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. since the GOP is still pretty much a four-letter word in most of America.\" Independent voters, often the group that decides Ohio elections, disapprove 49 - 45 percent of the overall job Obama is doing and disapprove 54 - 39 percent of his handling of the economy. They disapprove 62 - 34 percent, almost 2-1, of his handling of health care. \"In July, when the President\'s job approval began falling nationally from the high 50s and low 60s into the low 50s, Ohio was the first place it showed up in the polls,\" said Brown. Portman, a former Congressman running for the U.S. Senate in 2010, has small leads over two Democrats, topping Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner 38 - 34 percent and Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher 39 - 36 percent. In the battle for the Democratic Senate nomination, Fisher gets 24 percent to Brunner\'s 22 percent, with 51 percent undecided. Portman leads car dealer Tom Ganley 26 - 7 percent in a GOP primary with 64 percent undecided.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jeopardy!',1,1,'2649 - C05764183.txt','thanks........ for terrific talk and discussion. Your robust statement on missile defense was the best so far. As for your robust push-back on the premise of my healthcare question, I didn\'t mean to imply that the Clinton administration\'s foreign policy agenda suffered back then?rather, that there\'s jeopardy to the Obama administration\'s foreign policy if the current debate/fight turns out badly. But you mooted the whole thing by reassuring us that all will turn out okay. Anyway, I\'ve taken an aspirin ? and thank you profoundly for a great event, and, of course, for the gracious personal touches. S. STROBE TALBOTT Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, DC 20036 Tel: Fax: 202.797.2461','thanks........ for terrific talk and discussion. Your robust statement on missile defense was the best so far. As for your robust push-back on the premise of my healthcare question, I didn\'t mean to imply that the Clinton administration\'s foreign policy agenda suffered back then?rather, that there\'s jeopardy to the Obama administration\'s foreign policy if the current debate/fight turns out badly. But you mooted the whole thing by reassuring us that all will turn out okay. Anyway, I\'ve taken an aspirin ? and thank you profoundly for a great event, and, of course, for the gracious personal touches. S. STROBE TALBOTT Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, DC 20036 Tel: Fax: 202.797.2461'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jeremy_Hunt',1,1,'1066 - C05760303.txt','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a contract with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of top slicing the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies. There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. This was done for News International, a Tory insider said yesterday. Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened. In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the abysmal record of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its total failure to stop the BBC buying the Lonely','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a \"contract\" with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of \"top slicing\" the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies \"focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies\". There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. \"This was done for News International,\" a Tory insider said yesterday. \"Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened.\" In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the \"abysmal record\" of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its \"total failure\" to stop the BBC buying the Lonely'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jerry_Maguire',1,1,'1291 - C05760678.txt','A little positive reinforcement to pass on to the S Congratulations! Follow-up on March 12 Dinner on MexicoPamela was at the dinner. Francisco, Just wanted to congratulate you and the entire team on a striking success. The Secretary\'s visit was jaw-dropping from the Mexican perspective. I have never seen such a positive reaction to a visit by a high ranking US government official. My personal favorite: Estamos hillarizados por estos dias. There is obviously also a show me the money aspect of the reaction, but even Mexico\'s newspaper of the traditionally anti-American left editorialized about Good Clinton, Bad Napolitano. And inside President Calderon\'s circle they are thrilled with Wednesday\'s meeting. Many congratulations. OK, I will stop bothering you with my emails and allow you to get back to doing your job. warm regards, Pamela Pamela K. Starr, PhD Senior Lecturer Public Diplomacy and International Relations Senior Fellow, Center on Public Diplomacy University of Southern California 3518 Trousdale Parkway Los Angeles, CA 90089-0043 tel: 213-740-4122 fax: 213-742-0281 email > Gonzalez, Francisco J <GonzalezFJ@state.gov> 3/23/2009 8:45 AM > Pamela, Many thanks for this. Your insights and suggestions are very helpful. While the Mexico left me with the impression that we\'re aiming in the right direction (Leslie Bassett, Robert Jacobson and Tom Shannon are excellent), we could 16 B6','A little positive reinforcement to pass on to the S Congratulations! Follow-up on March 12 Dinner on MexicoPamela was at the dinner. Francisco, Just wanted to congratulate you and the entire team on a striking success. The Secretary\'s visit was jaw-dropping from the Mexican perspective. I have never seen such a positive reaction to a visit by a high ranking US government official. My personal favorite: Estamos hillarizados por estos dias. There is obviously also a \"show me the money\" aspect of the reaction, but even Mexico\'s newspaper of the traditionally anti-American left editorialized about \"Good Clinton, Bad Napolitano\". And inside President Calderon\'s circle they are thrilled with Wednesday\'s meeting. Many congratulations. OK, I will stop bothering you with my emails and allow you to get back to doing your job. warm regards, Pamela Pamela K. Starr, PhD Senior Lecturer Public Diplomacy and International Relations Senior Fellow, Center on Public Diplomacy University of Southern California 3518 Trousdale Parkway Los Angeles, CA 90089-0043 tel: 213-740-4122 fax: 213-742-0281 email > \"Gonzalez, Francisco J\" <GonzalezFJ@state.gov> 3/23/2009 8:45 AM > Pamela, Many thanks for this. Your insights and suggestions are very helpful. While the Mexico left me with the impression that we\'re aiming in the right direction (Leslie Bassett, Robert Jacobson and Tom Shannon are excellent), we could 16 B6'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Jerusalem',4,1,'1080 - C05760321.txt','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall, he was expected to say that Reagan\'s constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, \"The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall,\" he was expected to say that Reagan\'s \"constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom\" undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Jerusalem',4,1,'2474 - C05763811.txt','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years, Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side. U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. \"I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years,\" Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. \"This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side.\" U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing; U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, \"we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements,\" Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Jerusalem',4,1,'2565 - C05764042.txt','Israeli TOR language for Bibi CallHuma She should also wish the PM Mazel Toy on his new grandson, just born within the last day or so. o The goal is clear: to bring an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and to resolve the open disputes and claims between the parties, including the territorial and security issues addressed by UN Security Council Resolution 242 and 338, by reaching realistic, effective, and enduring agreements and arrangements which will enable two states to live side by side in peace and security?the state of Israel with secure and recognized borders and an independent and territorially and economically viable Palestinian state. Without prejudice to the location of borders, the land being discussed is the territory occupied in 1967. ? It is understood that this will be achieved through direct bilateral negotiations which will resolve previously identified issues such as security, borders, settlements, refugees, Jerusalem, relations, and cooperation with other neighbors as well as other issues of common interest. The U.S. will play an active and sustained role in supporting the parties in this effort. The parties will need to: agree on the conduct of the negotiations, reach the necessary agreements and arrangements, and ultimately attain their long awaited mutual reconciliation.','Israeli TOR language for Bibi CallHuma She should also wish the PM Mazel Toy on his new grandson, just born within the last day or so. o The goal is clear: to bring an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and to resolve the open disputes and claims between the parties, including the territorial and security issues addressed by UN Security Council Resolution 242 and 338, by reaching realistic, effective, and enduring agreements and arrangements which will enable two states to live side by side in peace and security?the state of Israel with secure and recognized borders and an independent and territorially and economically viable Palestinian state. Without prejudice to the location of borders, the land being discussed is the territory occupied in 1967. ? It is understood that this will be achieved through direct bilateral negotiations which will resolve previously identified issues such as security, borders, settlements, refugees, Jerusalem, relations, and cooperation with other neighbors as well as other issues of common interest. The U.S. will play an active and sustained role in supporting the parties in this effort. The parties will need to: agree on the conduct of the negotiations, reach the necessary agreements and arrangements, and ultimately attain their long awaited mutual reconciliation.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Jerusalem',4,1,'3018 - C05764883.txt','President\'s remarks on Middle EastThought they were just right. 67 and Jerusalem for Pals. Jewish state and no preconditions for Bibi. Now, both parties can say they got what they need, which hopefully creates some space to begin negotiations. Sandy This is written from my BlackBerry.','President\'s remarks on Middle EastThought they were just right. 67 and Jerusalem for Pals. Jewish state and no preconditions for Bibi. Now, both parties can say they got what they need, which hopefully creates some space to begin negotiations. Sandy This is written from my BlackBerry.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Jews',7,1,'1166 - C05760434.txt','Statement on settlement moratoriumPer the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.','Statement on settlement moratoriumPer the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Jews',7,1,'1167 - C05760435.txt','Statement on settlement moratoriumOk. What do you think? Per the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.','Statement on settlement moratoriumOk. What do you think? Per the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Jews',7,1,'2890 - C05764648.txt','(AP) Ferrero-Waldner abandons race for UNESCO top jobPARIS (AP) EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner is withdrawing her candidacy for the top job at the United Nations agency for culture and education. Paris-based UNESCO is choosing a new director in voting that began Thursday and continues Monday. Austrian Ferrero-Waldner was considered a strong candidate. The front-runner is Egyptian Farouk Hosni, opposed by Jewish activists. He threatened last year to burn Israeli books, but later apologized. The Austrian Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that Ferrero-Waldner was withdrawing for the greater good of the organization and European unity, and urged respect for UNESCO\'s ideals. Other candidates are former Bulgarian foreign minister Irina Bokova and Ecuadorean diplomat Ivonne Baki.','(AP) Ferrero-Waldner abandons race for UNESCO top jobPARIS (AP) EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner is withdrawing her candidacy for the top job at the United Nations agency for culture and education. Paris-based UNESCO is choosing a new director in voting that began Thursday and continues Monday. Austrian Ferrero-Waldner was considered a strong candidate. The front-runner is Egyptian Farouk Hosni, opposed by Jewish activists. He threatened last year to burn Israeli books, but later apologized. The Austrian Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that Ferrero-Waldner was withdrawing \"for the greater good of the organization and European unity,\" and urged respect for UNESCO\'s ideals. Other candidates are former Bulgarian foreign minister Irina Bokova and Ecuadorean diplomat Ivonne Baki.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Jews',7,1,'2958 - C05764770.txt','(AP) Bulgarian diplomat wins UNESCO racePARIS (AP) UNESCO says a career diplomat from Bulgaria has defeated a controversial Egyptian candidate to head the United Nations agency for culture and education. The chairman of UNESCO\'s executive board says Bulgaria\'s ambassador to France, Irina Bokova, has beaten longtime Egyptian Culture Minister Farouk Hosny in secret balloting. UNESCO\'s press office says Bokova won 31 to 27 Tuesday in a suspenseful fifth round. The Egyptian was long considered a favorite, despite his threat last year to burn Israeli books, and Egypt\'s contentious record of cultural censorship under his watch. Hosny apologized for the book-burning comment, but many Jewish activists said he was unfit to be the U.N.\'s guardian of culture.','(AP) Bulgarian diplomat wins UNESCO racePARIS (AP) UNESCO says a career diplomat from Bulgaria has defeated a controversial Egyptian candidate to head the United Nations agency for culture and education. The chairman of UNESCO\'s executive board says Bulgaria\'s ambassador to France, Irina Bokova, has beaten longtime Egyptian Culture Minister Farouk Hosny in secret balloting. UNESCO\'s press office says Bokova won 31 to 27 Tuesday in a suspenseful fifth round. The Egyptian was long considered a favorite, despite his threat last year to burn Israeli books, and Egypt\'s contentious record of cultural censorship under his watch. Hosny apologized for the book-burning comment, but many Jewish activists said he was unfit to be the U.N.\'s guardian of culture.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Jews',7,1,'3018 - C05764883.txt','President\'s remarks on Middle EastThought they were just right. 67 and Jerusalem for Pals. Jewish state and no preconditions for Bibi. Now, both parties can say they got what they need, which hopefully creates some space to begin negotiations. Sandy This is written from my BlackBerry.','President\'s remarks on Middle EastThought they were just right. 67 and Jerusalem for Pals. Jewish state and no preconditions for Bibi. Now, both parties can say they got what they need, which hopefully creates some space to begin negotiations. Sandy This is written from my BlackBerry.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Jews',7,1,'3474 - C05766088.txt','Statement on settlement moratoriumPer the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.','Statement on settlement moratoriumPer the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Jews',7,1,'3476 - C05766090.txt','Statement on settlement moratoriumWhat do you think? Per the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.','Statement on settlement moratoriumWhat do you think? Per the plan, a statement is being released in your name. This is the same statement you saw in the memo package from Mitchell: Today\'s announcement by the Government of Israel helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements. Let me say to all the people of the region and world: our commitment to achieving a solution with two states living side by side in peace and security is unwavering.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jiang_Yu',1,1,'3673 - C05766524.txt','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had hijacked negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of hijacking efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked, he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a hijacker. Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme, she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing. The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests, Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited. China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions, said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo, wrote Li.','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had \"hijacked\" negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of \"hijacking\" efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. \"We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked,\" he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a \"hijacker.\" Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. \"The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme,\" she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. \"Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing.\" The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. \"Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests,\" Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. \"The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited.\" China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. \"Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions,\" said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. \"Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo,\" wrote Li.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Jihad',3,1,'1020 - C05760232.txt','Qaddafi at UNGA - Congressman Rothman and Senator Lautenberg ObjectionsThe 25 mile rule would include Englewood which is very close to the River. I don\'t see what we could do and if we conclude there isn\'t anything, we should say that soon w regret, etc. fyi Jim, Cheryl and Bill: We have a Congressional issue that is moving a bit too slowly through the building that you should know about. Rep. Steve Rothman (D-111) and Senator Lautenberg have contacted us alarmed by the news that Qaddafi will come to UNGA and allegedly overnight at the residence of the Libyan PermRep in Englewood. Rothman has called our office directly and threatened holy war and Fox news if the State Department allows this. A few minutes ago we also got a letter from Sen. Lautenberg to the Secretary expressing similar concerns. The anger is of course over the hero\'s welcome for Megrahi. An action memo for Jim to consider on how to deal with Qaddafi\'s visit is in the works, but I fear Rothman will head for the microphones before Jim gets the memo. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204','Qaddafi at UNGA - Congressman Rothman and Senator Lautenberg ObjectionsThe 25 mile rule would include Englewood which is very close to the River. I don\'t see what we could do and if we conclude there isn\'t anything, we should say that soon w regret, etc. fyi Jim, Cheryl and Bill: We have a Congressional issue that is moving a bit too slowly through the building that you should know about. Rep. Steve Rothman (D-111) and Senator Lautenberg have contacted us alarmed by the news that Qaddafi will come to UNGA and allegedly overnight at the residence of the Libyan PermRep in Englewood. Rothman has called our office directly and threatened holy war and Fox news \"if the State Department allows this.\" A few minutes ago we also got a letter from Sen. Lautenberg to the Secretary expressing similar concerns. The anger is of course over the \"hero\'s welcome\" for Megrahi. An action memo for Jim to consider on how to deal with Qaddafi\'s visit is in the works, but I fear Rothman will head for the microphones before Jim gets the memo. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Jihad',3,1,'234 - C05739833.txt','Bill Keller piecePls print. An interesting piece. The argument that worked on my conservative Obama-hating (Hillary-respecting) friends, which Keller hints at in the slack he\'ll cut us, is that our denunciations of the video aren\'t an effort to debate the mob they are an effort to give ammo to the right side to win the battle that Keller himself identifies (between extremists seeking to put pressure on weak transitional governments and the more mainstream majority that supports those governments). And you could say it worked. Governments stepped up. Extremist groups in Tunisia are backpedalling. Etc. So we need to make this argument forcefully. The Satanic Video By BILL KELLER THE alchemy of modern media works with amazing speed. Start with a cheesy anti-Muslim video that resembles a bad trailer for a Sacha Baron Cohen comedy. It becomes YouTube fuel for protest across the Islamic world and a pretext for killing American diplomats. That angry spasm begets an inflammatory Newsweek cover, MUSLIM RAGE, which in turn inspires a Twitter hashtag that reduces the whole episode to .a running joke: There\'s no prayer room in this nightclub. #MuslimRage. You lose your nephew at the airport but you can\'t yell his name because it\'s JIHAD. #MuslimRage. From provocation to trauma to lampoon in a few short news cycles. It\'s over in a week, forgotten in two. Now back to Snooki and Honey Boo Boo. Except, of course, it\'s far from over. It moves temporarily off-screen, and then it is back: the Pakistani retailer accused last week of blasphemy because he refused to close his shops','Bill Keller piecePls print. An interesting piece. The argument that worked on my conservative Obama-hating (Hillary-respecting) friends, which Keller hints at in the \"slack\" he\'ll cut us, is that our denunciations of the video aren\'t an effort to debate the mob; they are an effort to give ammo to the right side to win the battle that Keller himself identifies (between extremists seeking to put \"pressure\" on weak transitional governments and the more mainstream majority that supports those governments). And you could say it worked. Governments stepped up. Extremist groups in Tunisia are backpedalling. Etc. So we need to make this argument forcefully. The Satanic Video By BILL KELLER THE alchemy of modern media works with amazing speed. Start with a cheesy anti-Muslim video that resembles a bad trailer for a Sacha Baron Cohen comedy. It becomes YouTube fuel for protest across the Islamic world and a pretext for killing American diplomats. That angry spasm begets an inflammatory Newsweek cover, \"MUSLIM RAGE,\" which in turn inspires a Twitter hashtag that reduces the whole episode to .a running joke: \"There\'s no prayer room in this nightclub. #MuslimRage.\" \"You lose your nephew at the airport but you can\'t yell his name because it\'s JIHAD. #MuslimRage.\" From provocation to trauma to lampoon in a few short news cycles. It\'s over in a week, forgotten in two. Now back to Snooki and Honey Boo Boo. Except, of course, it\'s far from over. It moves temporarily off-screen, and then it is back: the Pakistani retailer accused last week of \"blasphemy\" because he refused to close his shops'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Jihad',3,1,'2785 - C05764475.txt','Qaddafi at UNGA - Congressman Rothman and Senator Lautenberg Objectionsfyi Jim, Cheryl and Bill: We have a Congressional issue that is moving a bit too slowly through the building that you should know about. Rep. Steve Rothman (D-NJ) and Senator Lautenberg have contacted us alarmed by the news that Qaddafi will come to UNGA and allegedly overnight at the residence of the Libyan PermRep in Englewood.. Rothman has called our office directly and threatened holy war and Fox news if the State Department allows this. A few minutes ago we also got a letter from Sen. Lautenberg to the Secretary expressing similar concerns. The anger is of course over the hero\'s welcome for Megrahi. An action memo for Jim to consider on how to deal with Qaddafi\'s visit is in the works, but I fear Rothman will head for the microphones before Jim gets the memo. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204','Qaddafi at UNGA - Congressman Rothman and Senator Lautenberg Objectionsfyi Jim, Cheryl and Bill: We have a Congressional issue that is moving a bit too slowly through the building that you should know about. Rep. Steve Rothman (D-NJ) and Senator Lautenberg have contacted us alarmed by the news that Qaddafi will come to UNGA and allegedly overnight at the residence of the Libyan PermRep in Englewood.. Rothman has called our office directly and threatened holy war and Fox news \"if the State Department allows this.\" A few minutes ago we also got a letter from Sen. Lautenberg to the Secretary expressing similar concerns. The anger is of course over the \"hero\'s welcome\" for Megrahi. An action memo for Jim to consider on how to deal with Qaddafi\'s visit is in the works, but I fear Rothman will head for the microphones before Jim gets the memo. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jill_Biden',1,1,'2288 - C05763085.txt','Higher Education Dinner on August 17 - Proposed Guest ListB6 I don\'t see September. in this role as much as women\'s roles and rights which I\'d like to do dinner on in early B5 I\'d like to add a community college leader like whom I know well or someone else you can identify. Jill Biden gave a well-received speech about comm coils in Paris before a big international audience and generated a lot of interest. Also a lot of the higher ed in the developing world is church based and funded. The Methodists have started a large university in Africa. There are other examples like the college in Lahore Lugar mentioned to me. We should have a rep of this segment of higher ed operating in other countries. And . .works for the fastest growing college network in the world, Laureate Universities, started by Doug Becker who Bill likes a lot. It\'s a for-profit model that should be represented. Also one of the real world problems is getting more students into the US to study. Our typical costs are prohibitive. Beria College in Kentucky, charges no tuition but requires all students to work and attracts a lot B6 of foreign students.','Higher Education Dinner on August 17 - Proposed Guest ListB6 I don\'t see September. in this role as much as women\'s roles and rights which I\'d like to do dinner on in early B5 I\'d like to add a community college leader like whom I know well or someone else you can identify. Jill Biden gave a well-received speech about comm coils in Paris before a big international audience and generated a lot of interest. Also a lot of the higher ed in the developing world is church based and funded. The Methodists have started a large university in Africa. There are other examples like the college in Lahore Lugar mentioned to me. We should have a rep of this segment of higher ed operating in other countries. And . .works for the fastest growing college network in the world, Laureate Universities, started by Doug Becker who Bill likes a lot. It\'s a for-profit model that should be represented. Also one of the real world problems is getting more students into the US to study. Our typical costs are prohibitive. Beria College in Kentucky, charges no tuition but requires all students to work and attracts a lot B6 of foreign students.'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Jimmy_Carter',2,2,'2295 - C05763097.txt','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s smart power, according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy realists and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish realist foreign policy adviser Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian Joseph Nye, a major proponent of soft power, the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism Brent Scowcroft the realist national security adviser under George H.W. Bush Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s \"smart power,\" according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy \"realists\" and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state; George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state; Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish \"realist\" foreign policy adviser; Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian; Joseph Nye, a major proponent of \"soft power,\" the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion; Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism; Brent Scowcroft; the \"realist\" national security adviser under George H.W. Bush; Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state; John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress; and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Jimmy_Carter',2,1,'2857 - C05764600.txt','Calls- Jim Jones wants to talk to you as soon as you are free. Can be non secure. - jimmy carter called for you. Did not leave subject - peres confirmed for 12:45.','Calls- Jim Jones wants to talk to you as soon as you are free. Can be non secure. - jimmy carter called for you. Did not leave subject - peres confirmed for 12:45.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jim_Beaver',1,1,'1401 - C05761097.txt','From Amb. HolbrookePls print for me. FYI. Dear All? Ambassador Holbrooke asked us to make sure the email below goes to: Secretary Clinton General Jones Admiral Mullen General McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Beaver Dear Dave, Several people have revisited an idea I know you have heard before ? that ISAF, the UN, and the U.S. Mission buy some of their food on the local economy. This would: provide a source of rapid income to farmers reduce somewhat the amount of resupply convoys I have asked MG Field to look into this. I know that there are health and security issues, but perhaps there are ways to deal with them on a local basis. Richard Holbrooke cc: Secretary Clinton General Jim Jones Admiral Mike Mullen Gen. Stanley McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Bever','From Amb. HolbrookePls print for me. FYI. Dear All? Ambassador Holbrooke asked us to make sure the email below goes to: Secretary Clinton General Jones Admiral Mullen General McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Beaver Dear Dave, Several people have revisited an idea I know you have heard before ? that ISAF, the UN, and the U.S. Mission buy some of their food on the local economy. This would: provide a source of rapid income to farmers; reduce somewhat the amount of resupply convoys; I have asked MG Field to look into this. I know that there are health and security issues, but perhaps there are ways to deal with them on a local basis. Richard Holbrooke cc: Secretary Clinton General Jim Jones Admiral Mike Mullen Gen. Stanley McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Bever'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jim_Buchanan',1,1,'1975 - C05762571.txt','ThanksFYI Cheryl, Thanks for talking to INR\'s people today. Your message was elegantly delivered and profoundly appreciated. Little could have done more for morale. Jim Buchanan DAS for Analysis','ThanksFYI Cheryl, Thanks for talking to INR\'s people today. Your message was elegantly delivered and profoundly appreciated. Little could have done more for morale. Jim Buchanan DAS for Analysis'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jim_Bunning',1,1,'2709 - C05764301.txt','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Jim_DeMint',2,1,'2709 - C05764301.txt','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Jim_DeMint',2,1,'3176 - C05765224.txt','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Jim_Jones',9,1,'1401 - C05761097.txt','From Amb. HolbrookePls print for me. FYI. Dear All? Ambassador Holbrooke asked us to make sure the email below goes to: Secretary Clinton General Jones Admiral Mullen General McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Beaver Dear Dave, Several people have revisited an idea I know you have heard before ? that ISAF, the UN, and the U.S. Mission buy some of their food on the local economy. This would: provide a source of rapid income to farmers reduce somewhat the amount of resupply convoys I have asked MG Field to look into this. I know that there are health and security issues, but perhaps there are ways to deal with them on a local basis. Richard Holbrooke cc: Secretary Clinton General Jim Jones Admiral Mike Mullen Gen. Stanley McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Bever','From Amb. HolbrookePls print for me. FYI. Dear All? Ambassador Holbrooke asked us to make sure the email below goes to: Secretary Clinton General Jones Admiral Mullen General McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Beaver Dear Dave, Several people have revisited an idea I know you have heard before ? that ISAF, the UN, and the U.S. Mission buy some of their food on the local economy. This would: provide a source of rapid income to farmers; reduce somewhat the amount of resupply convoys; I have asked MG Field to look into this. I know that there are health and security issues, but perhaps there are ways to deal with them on a local basis. Richard Holbrooke cc: Secretary Clinton General Jim Jones Admiral Mike Mullen Gen. Stanley McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Bever'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Jim_Jones',9,1,'1616 - C05761465.txt','Susan Burk was just confirmed.Good. Also pls be sure Ellen Tauscher knows I asked Jim Jones last week to call Kerry about her hearing and call Sarah Farnsworth to see if Jones did it yet. Fyi nn','Susan Burk was just confirmed.Good. Also pls be sure Ellen Tauscher knows I asked Jim Jones last week to call Kerry about her hearing and call Sarah Farnsworth to see if Jones did it yet. Fyi nn'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Jim_Jones',9,1,'2062 - C05762707.txt','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and Longer Knives? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the whack-a-mole crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and \"Longer Knives\"? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the \"whack-a-mole\" crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Jim_Jones',9,1,'2291 - C05763090.txt','Monday scheduleNot sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 Iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scoff gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do Jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 14','Monday scheduleNot sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 Iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scoff gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do Jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 14'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Jim_Jones',9,1,'2293 - C05763095.txt','Monday scheduleThank you, spotty blackberry service where I am for a few hours! Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? lc','Monday scheduleThank you, spotty blackberry service where I am for a few hours! Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? lc'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Jim_Jones',9,1,'2298 - C05763100.txt','Monday scheduleWill do -- I just sent Sarah F an email and will report back. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule?','Monday scheduleWill do -- I just sent Sarah F an email and will report back. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule?'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Jim_Jones',9,1,'2304 - C05763117.txt','Monday scheduleHe would be happy to see you tomorrow immediately following the Small Group meeting. Two minor additions -- 7:30am phone call with Columbian President Uribe (his request) was confirmed. And Jack Lew would like to see you around 2:00pm to talk to you about trade before you leave for your trip so will work in. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 19','Monday scheduleHe would be happy to see you tomorrow immediately following the Small Group meeting. Two minor additions -- 7:30am phone call with Columbian President Uribe (his request) was confirmed. And Jack Lew would like to see you around 2:00pm to talk to you about trade before you leave for your trip so will work in. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 19'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Jim_Jones',9,1,'2499 - C05763895.txt','JonesAlso, jim Jones just called for you. Can be non-secure  70S','JonesAlso, jim Jones just called for you. Can be non-secure  70S'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Jim_Jones',9,1,'2857 - C05764600.txt','Calls- Jim Jones wants to talk to you as soon as you are free. Can be non secure. - jimmy carter called for you. Did not leave subject - peres confirmed for 12:45.','Calls- Jim Jones wants to talk to you as soon as you are free. Can be non secure. - jimmy carter called for you. Did not leave subject - peres confirmed for 12:45.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Jim_Jones_(rapper)',2,1,'1617 - C05761467.txt','Susan Burk was just confirmed.I did On another matter, did you get all the stuff I sent in to be distributed, including the twitter article? Good. Also pls be sure Ellen Tauscher knows I asked Jim Jones last week to call Kerry about her hearing and call Sarah Farnsworth to see if Jones did it yet. Fyi','Susan Burk was just confirmed.I did On another matter, did you get all the stuff I sent in to be distributed, including the twitter article? Good. Also pls be sure Ellen Tauscher knows I asked Jim Jones last week to call Kerry about her hearing and call Sarah Farnsworth to see if Jones did it yet. Fyi'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Jim_Jones_(rapper)',2,1,'1969 - C05762560.txt','Jim jones callU may have talked to him cause he called direct too. But jones left message on my cell about an hour ago. 23','Jim jones callU may have talked to him cause he called direct too. But jones left message on my cell about an hour ago. 23'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Jim_Kennedy_(footballer)',3,1,'2156 - C05762842.txt','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2 - JIM KENNEDY\'S EDITS 2009-07-10 AS speech 2 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2a.doc Jim\'s comments on the same draft ? also in track changes in text. cdm hi jake - here\'s a tracked changes version as well as a clean one... On Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 9:42 AM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: I think you\'ll find this draft much better. But it can still use you! I will try to give it a polish (as they say out here in hollywood). I haven\'t looked at this latest draft yet, but i did think the earlier version lacked a kind of narrative flow (and hadn\'t had time to fully engage over the 4th) . don\'t know if it will help but wil try. On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 8:28 PM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: Hi Jim. Here is where things stand. It\'s now in hrc\'s hands. Would love it if you could go thru and sleeken/sharpen it. Needs a lot of it.','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2 - JIM KENNEDY\'S EDITS 2009-07-10 AS speech 2 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2a.doc Jim\'s comments on the same draft ? also in track changes in text. cdm hi jake - here\'s a tracked changes version as well as a clean one... On Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 9:42 AM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: I think you\'ll find this draft much better. But it can still use you! I will try to give it a \"polish\" (as they say out here in hollywood). I haven\'t looked at this latest draft yet, but i did think the earlier version lacked a kind of \"narrative\" flow (and hadn\'t had time to fully engage over the 4th) . don\'t know if it will help but wil try. On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 8:28 PM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: Hi Jim. Here is where things stand. It\'s now in hrc\'s hands. Would love it if you could go thru and sleeken/sharpen it. Needs a lot of it.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Jim_Kennedy_(footballer)',3,1,'2336 - C05763181.txt','8:30 draftAttachments: CFR 7[3].14.09 1150 prn.doc Jim K. sent in some edits in the middle of the night -- strictly designed to trim/improve flow. Think it\'s worth you flipping through to see if any strike you as worth making. OK. Went through it. It\'s not too much shorter, but I think it\'s tighter here and there. Made slight change at end to try to tie in with how it started to bring full circle. An area where you could save time and space (but I didn\'t try to change it) would be to shorten the parts where you talk about Israel and Palestine and about Iraq and Afghanistan - it seems to me that those are tactical discussions of an existing issue, and somewhat removed from the more abstract and strategic policy outline she\'s otherwise aiming at here. By the way, the phrase global network of diverse partnerships seems to be absent now. I kind of liked it on several levels, but I presume it met some objection along the way... On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Jim Kennedy wrote: so far have gotten through page nine and wanted to send what i have, will do more in next few hours tonight. On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 6:44 PM, Jim Kennedy < I will do so. I\'m good at shrinking without cutting. Thnx. wrote: On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 5:39 PM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: Hi Jim, We need you to give this one more pass-through ? if you can find places to cut and clarify, that would be great. Can you send something tonight your time? 216 217','8:30 draftAttachments: CFR 7[3].14.09 1150 prn.doc Jim K. sent in some edits in the middle of the night -- strictly designed to trim/improve flow. Think it\'s worth you flipping through to see if any strike you as worth making. OK. Went through it. It\'s not too much shorter, but I think it\'s tighter here and there. Made slight change at end to try to tie in with how it started to bring full circle. An area where you could save time and space (but I didn\'t try to change it) would be to shorten the parts where you talk about Israel and Palestine and about Iraq and Afghanistan - it seems to me that those are tactical discussions of an existing issue, and somewhat removed from the more abstract and strategic policy outline she\'s otherwise aiming at here. By the way, the phrase \"global network of diverse partnerships\" seems to be absent now. I kind of liked it on several levels, but I presume it met some objection along the way... On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Jim Kennedy wrote: so far have gotten through page nine and wanted to send what i have, will do more in next few hours tonight. On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 6:44 PM, Jim Kennedy < I will do so. I\'m good at shrinking without cutting. Thnx. wrote: On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 5:39 PM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: Hi Jim, We need you to give this one more pass-through ? if you can find places to cut and clarify, that would be great. Can you send something tonight your time? 216 217'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Jim_Kennedy_(footballer)',3,1,'2341 - C05763198.txt','8:30 draftCheck w Holbrooke-- Jim K. sent in some edits in the middle of the night -- strictly designed to trim/improve flow. Think it\'s worth you flipping through to see if any strike you as worth making. OK. Went through it. It\'s not too much shorter, but I think it\'s tighter here and there. Made slight change at end to try to tie in with how it started to bring full circle. An area where you could save time and space (but I didn\'t try to change it) would be to shorten the parts where you talk about Israel and Palestine and about Iraq and Afghanistan - it seems to me that those are tactical discussions of an existing issue, and somewhat removed from the more abstract and strategic policy outline she\'s otherwise aiming at here. By the way, the phrase global network of diverse partnerships seems to be absent now. I kind of liked it on several levels, but I presume it met some objection along the way... On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Jim Kennedy wrote:','8:30 draftCheck w Holbrooke-- Jim K. sent in some edits in the middle of the night -- strictly designed to trim/improve flow. Think it\'s worth you flipping through to see if any strike you as worth making. OK. Went through it. It\'s not too much shorter, but I think it\'s tighter here and there. Made slight change at end to try to tie in with how it started to bring full circle. An area where you could save time and space (but I didn\'t try to change it) would be to shorten the parts where you talk about Israel and Palestine and about Iraq and Afghanistan - it seems to me that those are tactical discussions of an existing issue, and somewhat removed from the more abstract and strategic policy outline she\'s otherwise aiming at here. By the way, the phrase \"global network of diverse partnerships\" seems to be absent now. I kind of liked it on several levels, but I presume it met some objection along the way... On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Jim Kennedy wrote:'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Jim_Kennedy_(infielder)',2,1,'2168 - C05762858.txt','SpeechI\'m reviewing all of the edits you forwarded and will incorporate many. Jim Kennedy, as always, was fabulous. I should have my revision ready tomorrow. Thx.','SpeechI\'m reviewing all of the edits you forwarded and will incorporate many. Jim Kennedy, as always, was fabulous. I should have my revision ready tomorrow. Thx.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Jim_Kennedy_(infielder)',2,1,'2529 - C05763956.txt','My ListSorry I missed you last night ? Issues: Personnel Other Issues: Support Needs for Dialogs Monthly Thinking Group ? Politically/Positionally -- [Sandy Berger, Vartan Gregorian, John Podesta, Jim Kennedy, Minyon Moore, Strobe Talbott, Maggie Williams,] Agenda ? what do you want to claim ? non-pro development reform NK? Education Initiative: ? Dinner on 18 August ? Goal would be to begin implementing strategy of getting thinking per JS memo: the role higher education is and can play as part of smart diplomacy, including development to enhance the network or relationships between countries and peoples to elevate the conditions and capacities of peoples around the world. ? Potential guest list:','My ListSorry I missed you last night ? Issues: Personnel Other Issues: Support Needs for Dialogs Monthly Thinking Group ? Politically/Positionally -- [Sandy Berger, Vartan Gregorian, John Podesta, Jim Kennedy, Minyon Moore, Strobe Talbott, Maggie Williams,] Agenda ? what do you want to claim ? non-pro; development reform; NK? Education Initiative: ? Dinner on 18 August ? Goal would be to begin implementing strategy of getting thinking per JS memo: the role higher education is and can play as part of \"smart diplomacy\", including development to enhance the network or relationships between countries and peoples to elevate the conditions and capacities of peoples around the world. ? Potential guest list:'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jim_Marshall_(Georgia_politician)',1,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jim_McGovern_(U.S._politician)',1,1,'3366 - C05765904.txt','Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Juanes\' wife gives birth to son inJuanes\' wife gives birth to son in Miami Not sure why jim mcgovern wants you to know this but fyi Miami http://vvvvw.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i0gPtcVQYpRav9SbVPG3q59ImvpgD9AN67501 Jim tells me the Secretary likes to be aware of such things - in case you haven\'t already heard - FYI - Cindy Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 4','Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Juanes\' wife gives birth to son inJuanes\' wife gives birth to son in Miami Not sure why jim mcgovern wants you to know this but fyi Miami http://vvvvw.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i0gPtcVQYpRav9SbVPG3q59ImvpgD9AN67501 Jim tells me the Secretary likes to be aware of such things - in case you haven\'t already heard - FYI - Cindy Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 4'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jim_Messina_(political_staffer)',1,1,'2352 - C05763231.txt','White House Counsel\'s Job at StakeFYI WSJ White House Counsel\'s Job at Stake By BY EVAN PEREZ WASHINGTON Obama administration officials are holding discussions that could result in White House counsel Gregory Craig leaving his post, following a rocky tenure, people familiar with the matter said. Mr. Craig, the top lawyer at the White House and a close aide to President Barack Obama, has helped lead the administration\'s efforts on several national-security issues that once enjoyed popularity but have since become become political liabilities for Mr. Obama. View Full Image President Barack Obama meets with White House counsel Gregory Craig, right, in the Oval Office in June. These include the closure of the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the release of Bush administration-era national-security documents, and efforts to find legal ways to indefinitely hold some detainees who can\'t be put on trial. The decision to close the Guantanamo facility became a political problem for Mr. Obama when concerns arose that some of the detainees would be released into the U.S. and the public soured on the move. Mr. Craig didn\'t respond to questions about his job as White House counsel for this article. The people familiar with the matter said a final decision hasn\'t been made. In a statement, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina said: We\'ve addressed these rumors before. They are nothing more than typical Washington parlor games. It\'s disappointing that while we are focused on','White House Counsel\'s Job at StakeFYI WSJ White House Counsel\'s Job at Stake By BY EVAN PEREZ WASHINGTON Obama administration officials are holding discussions that could result in White House counsel Gregory Craig leaving his post, following a rocky tenure, people familiar with the matter said. Mr. Craig, the top lawyer at the White House and a close aide to President Barack Obama, has helped lead the administration\'s efforts on several national-security issues that once enjoyed popularity but have since become become political liabilities for Mr. Obama. View Full Image President Barack Obama meets with White House counsel Gregory Craig, right, in the Oval Office in June. These include the closure of the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the release of Bush administration-era national-security documents, and efforts to find legal ways to indefinitely hold some detainees who can\'t be put on trial. The decision to close the Guantanamo facility became a political problem for Mr. Obama when concerns arose that some of the detainees would be released into the U.S. and the public soured on the move. Mr. Craig didn\'t respond to questions about his job as White House counsel for this article. The people familiar with the matter said a final decision hasn\'t been made. In a statement, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina said: \"We\'ve addressed these rumors before. They are nothing more than typical Washington parlor games. It\'s disappointing that while we are focused on'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Jim_Smith_(cricketer)',4,1,'1432 - C05761150.txt','TomorrowHere is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in fly. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)','TomorrowHere is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in fly. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Jim_Smith_(cricketer)',4,1,'1433 - C05761151.txt','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Jim_Smith_(cricketer)',4,1,'1435 - C05761153.txt','TomorrowI\'ve been working on it. We can clear tomorrow. We will insert schedule into the rest of the week and send you a revised line block. If we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Rade let, MCC choice 4:45pm','TomorrowI\'ve been working on it. We can clear tomorrow. We will insert schedule into the rest of the week and send you a revised line block. If we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Rade let, MCC choice 4:45pm'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Jim_Smith_(cricketer)',4,1,'330 - C05758449.txt','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jim_Wallis',1,1,'2801 - C05764503.txt','Jim Wallis Interview Request...Pls respond to Burns. I\'d like to do next year if possible. Don\'t know where to send this... I\'ll share with you... I think its worthy of your consideration... It would need to happen, by phone, within the next 7 days as I understand it... Sojourners, as you know, has a great magazine... has been one of that orgs stalwarts since the beginning and during the most recent magazine awards programs it was the only faith-based magazine to receive top honors across the board, receiving the best of several categories... it\'s a good product... they have a nationwide subscribership of about 350,000... plus it has an online presence... Several times a year Jim will conduct an interview with someone he feels is making a significant impact on the nation and world... He has been deeply impacted by your personal focus on women and the impoverished and would like to interview you for feature in one of the Sojourner upcoming additions... it would be all about your work and focus on women and the impoverished... a totally positive, enlightening and feel good piece... He recently interviewed Bono for this feature slot... I hope you are interested... I think it would be very smart considering attitudes out there in the progressive faith community these days... Your witness on your work, with such a strong endorsement by Jim would be positive across the board...','Jim Wallis Interview Request...Pls respond to Burns. I\'d like to do next year if possible. Don\'t know where to send this... I\'ll share with you... I think its worthy of your consideration... It would need to happen, by phone, within the next 7 days as I understand it... Sojourners, as you know, has a great magazine... has been one of that orgs stalwarts since the beginning and during the most recent magazine awards programs it was the only faith-based magazine to receive top honors across the board, receiving the \"best of\" several categories... it\'s a good product... they have a nationwide subscribership of about 350,000... plus it has an online presence... Several times a year Jim will conduct an interview with someone he feels is making a significant impact on the nation and world... He has been deeply impacted by your personal focus on women and the impoverished and would like to interview you for feature in one of the Sojourner upcoming additions... it would be all about your work and focus on women and the impoverished... a totally positive, enlightening and feel good piece... He recently interviewed Bono for this feature slot... I hope you are interested... I think it would be very smart considering attitudes out there in the progressive faith community these days... Your witness on your work, with such a strong endorsement by Jim would be positive across the board...'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Jim_Webb',4,1,'1676 - C05761605.txt','AJS Hearing Highlights* Miguel: Andrew did great this afternoon. FYI, Lowey delivered HRC\'s statement. Very well received. * Richard Fontaine: Andrew is not even rocking - just tapping his foot. Did y\'all train him for.this or something?? And half the room are Shapiros, it\'s like his friggin Bahr Mitzvah. * Former NSC staffer Michael Allen: Shapiro son removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway. * Mike Feldman: Jon Lovett removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway. * Laurie Rubiner: Jim Webb arrives, looks typically angry. * Derek Chollet: Shapiro comes out strong against piracy. Bold stand. * Jon Lovett: Jeanne Shaheen listening very closely. Barbara Boxer is distracted. The other anonymous old men on dais seem confused and unsure where they are. Hearing concludes at 3:33:43 PM EDT','AJS Hearing Highlights* Miguel: \"Andrew did great this afternoon. FYI, Lowey delivered HRC\'s statement. Very well received.\" * Richard Fontaine: \"Andrew is not even rocking - just tapping his foot. Did y\'all train him for.this or something?? And half the room are Shapiros, it\'s like his friggin Bahr Mitzvah.\" * Former NSC staffer Michael Allen: \"Shapiro son removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway.\" * Mike Feldman: \"Jon Lovett removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway.\" * Laurie Rubiner: \"Jim Webb arrives, looks typically angry.\" * Derek Chollet: \"Shapiro comes out strong against piracy. Bold stand.\" * Jon Lovett: \"Jeanne Shaheen listening very closely. Barbara Boxer is distracted. The other anonymous old men on dais seem confused and unsure where they are.\" Hearing concludes at 3:33:43 PM EDT'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Jim_Webb',4,1,'2254 - C05763021.txt','Call listB6 ok Revise as follows: I spoke w the following so remove-- Snowe Yang McConnell Baugh La Hood Webb','Call listB6 ok Revise as follows: I spoke w the following so remove-- Snowe Yang McConnell Baugh La Hood Webb'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Jim_Webb',4,1,'2301 - C05763110.txt','Call listRevise as follows: I spoke w the following so remove-- Snowe Yang McConnell Baugh LaHood Webb','Call listRevise as follows: I spoke w the following so remove-- Snowe Yang McConnell Baugh LaHood Webb'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Jim_Webb',4,1,'2425 - C05763718.txt','(SBU) Yettaw to be Deported on 8/16 (SBU) John Yettaw Sentenced to 7 YearsImportance: High In brief: ? Pursuant to his meeting with Senator James Webb, Burmese Senior General Than Shwe authorized deportation of Amcit John Yettaw. ? Yettaw is scheduled to depart on 8/16 at 1:30pm local (3:00 am EDT) with Sen. Webb aboard a milair flight. ? Codel Webb, with Yettaw, will fly to Bangkok, where ACS Bangkok will assist with onward flight arrangements for Yettaw. ? CONS/Rangoon has spoken with to alert her to developments in the case. stated she has no intention of speaking with the press. Importance: High Colin - we have draft press guidance lined up for when he\'s wheels up and hear the news from us, not cnn. Can we count on webb\'s office to respect that? M has been notified - we want her to This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Importance: High Importance: High','(SBU) Yettaw to be Deported on 8/16 (SBU) John Yettaw Sentenced to 7 YearsImportance: High In brief: ? Pursuant to his meeting with Senator James Webb, Burmese Senior General Than Shwe authorized deportation of Amcit John Yettaw. ? Yettaw is scheduled to depart on 8/16 at 1:30pm local (3:00 am EDT) with Sen. Webb aboard a milair flight. ? Codel Webb, with Yettaw, will fly to Bangkok, where ACS Bangkok will assist with onward flight arrangements for Yettaw. ? CONS/Rangoon has spoken with to alert her to developments in the case. stated she has no intention of speaking with the press. Importance: High Colin - we have draft press guidance lined up for when he\'s wheels up and hear the news from us, not cnn. Can we count on webb\'s office to respect that? M has been notified - we want her to This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Importance: High Importance: High'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Joan_A._Polaschik',1,1,'111 - C05739687.txt','Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 1200 (SBU) Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 0700 (SBU) B6Here are more details on the overnight traffic accident. Dear Colleagues, S/E Chris Stevens provided the following update from Benghazi at 1200 EDT to Embassy Tripoli DCM Polaschik and NEA/MAG Director Roebuck: Traffic accident: Following discussions with S/E Stevens and other USG officials, the TNC has agreed not to issue any public statement regarding the accident. S/E Stevens\' USG colleagues are waiting for guidance from their HQ regarding proposed compensation of 52,000 Libyan dinars ($43,312): 13,000 ($10,828) per victim, to cover funeral costs and other compensation. TNC will accompany S/E Stevens on his courtesy calls on the families, to take place either today or tomorrow. In the view of S/E Stevens, the TNC has been handling this incident in a professional and low-profile manner. [Note: S/E Stevens separately provided the following details of the accident: The U.S. vehicle was traveling back from the Benghazi airport at moderate speed. The U.S. vehicle was struck by the Libyan vehicle going at high speed in an intersection. As a correction to earlier information - four people were killed and only two were injured.] Police chief: S/E Stevens met with the Benghazi chief of police today, following discussions related to the accident. The police chief is a university professor who took on these police duties after the revolution. According to the police chief, there are only 3,000 police in the Benghazi area, down from 6,000 prior to the revolution. Many police simply did not return to their jobs after the revolution, as they feared retaliation. EU and UK reps have met with the Special Envoy Stevens reported at 0700 EDT on 4/26: ? Traffic accident: Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seatbelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee injuries are light if any, Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? TNC head Mahmoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to be met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Christina Tomlinson Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center tomfinsonct@state,gov 202-6474512 Itg1kik ,MEN7 oi rrr Ops Center celebrates its SOth anniversary with 24 hours of OPERATIONS CENTER worldwide service on April 30, Register now to participAe.','Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 1200 (SBU) Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 0700 (SBU) B6Here are more details on the overnight traffic accident. Dear Colleagues, S/E Chris Stevens provided the following update from Benghazi at 1200 EDT to Embassy Tripoli DCM Polaschik and NEA/MAG Director Roebuck: Traffic accident: Following discussions with S/E Stevens and other USG officials, the TNC has agreed not to issue any public statement regarding the accident. S/E Stevens\' USG colleagues are waiting for guidance from their HQ regarding proposed compensation of 52,000 Libyan dinars ($43,312): 13,000 ($10,828) per victim, to cover funeral costs and other compensation. TNC will accompany S/E Stevens on his courtesy calls on the families, to take place either today or tomorrow. In the view of S/E Stevens, the TNC has been handling this incident in a professional and low-profile manner. [Note: S/E Stevens separately provided the following details of the accident: The U.S. vehicle was traveling back from the Benghazi airport at moderate speed. The U.S. vehicle was struck by the Libyan vehicle going at high speed in an intersection. As a correction to earlier information - four people were killed and only two were injured.] Police chief: S/E Stevens met with the Benghazi chief of police today, following discussions related to the accident. The police chief is a university professor who took on these police duties after the revolution. According to the police chief, there are only 3,000 police in the Benghazi area, down from 6,000 prior to the revolution. Many police simply did not return to their jobs after the revolution, as they feared retaliation. EU and UK reps have met with the Special Envoy Stevens reported at 0700 EDT on 4/26: ? Traffic accident: Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seatbelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee injuries are light if any, Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? TNC head Mahmoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to be met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Christina Tomlinson Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center tomfinsonct@state,gov 202-6474512 Itg1kik ,MEN7 oi rrr Ops Center celebrates its SOth anniversary with 24 hours of OPERATIONS CENTER worldwide service on April 30\", Register now to participAe.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Joan_Donoghue',2,1,'1793 - C05761905.txt','ScheduleThis should have been faxed to house. Here is final schedule: 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Cheryl Mills, Joan Donoghue, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS 11:40 am DEPART State Department En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION Note: 100 people attending the reception, 250 attending the luncheon. Reception called from 11:00am-12:00pm, Luncheon from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Upon arrival, Page Harrington escorts HRC to the tented Garden Terrace, as guests are sitting for the luncheon. HRC sits at the head table. At 12:00pm, Peggy Cifrino, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum event chair, delivers welcoming remarks and introduces Audrey Sheppard, Chair, Board of Directors, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. Audrey Sheppard delivers brief remarks and announces HRC as the receipent of the 2009 Annual Alice Award. HRC proceeds to stage to accept award. HRC gives brief remarks and departs, luncheon program continues.','ScheduleThis should have been faxed to house. Here is final schedule: 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Cheryl Mills, Joan Donoghue, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS 11:40 am DEPART State Department En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION Note: 100 people attending the reception, 250 attending the luncheon. Reception called from 11:00am-12:00pm, Luncheon from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Upon arrival, Page Harrington escorts HRC to the tented Garden Terrace, as guests are sitting for the luncheon. HRC sits at the head table. At 12:00pm, Peggy Cifrino, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum event chair, delivers welcoming remarks and introduces Audrey Sheppard, Chair, Board of Directors, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. Audrey Sheppard delivers brief remarks and announces HRC as the receipent of the 2009 Annual Alice Award. HRC proceeds to stage to accept award. HRC gives brief remarks and departs, luncheon program continues.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Joan_Donoghue',2,1,'1859 - C05762281.txt','Follow upI did update a number of your contacts while you were at the FAPE dinner last Monday. They all were saved. I updated them from what I have in my blackberry, so this is from memory, but there were probably more: Philippe Monica Jake Andrew Melanne Todd Stern Steinberg Jack Lew Kris Lissa Pam Tamera Anne Marie Slaughter Miguel R Robert Wood Rob Russo Laura Pena Heather Samuelson I\'m making a list of other building people you may not have, and I\'ll do them tonight when you are in Netenyahu dinner. They include: Ian Kelly Dan Fried Chris Hill Glyn Davies Jeff Feltman Tom Shannon Karen Stewart Richard Greene Michael PoIt Joan Donoghue Jim Thessin Reno HArnish Derek Chollet Ed Lacey George Mitchell Stephen Bosworth Dick Morningstar Paul SeIva Alec Ross Dennis Ross 26 Which names did you put in? Maybe they didn\'t save. But I need a lot. Pls make a list and I will check and add if necessary. I\'d like to set up call to Sonia Gandhi in next few days. 27','Follow upI did update a number of your contacts while you were at the FAPE dinner last Monday. They all were saved. I updated them from what I have in my blackberry, so this is from memory, but there were probably more: Philippe Monica Jake Andrew Melanne Todd Stern Steinberg Jack Lew Kris Lissa Pam Tamera Anne Marie Slaughter Miguel R Robert Wood Rob Russo Laura Pena Heather Samuelson I\'m making a list of other building people you may not have, and I\'ll do them tonight when you are in Netenyahu dinner. They include: Ian Kelly Dan Fried Chris Hill Glyn Davies Jeff Feltman Tom Shannon Karen Stewart Richard Greene Michael PoIt Joan Donoghue Jim Thessin Reno HArnish Derek Chollet Ed Lacey George Mitchell Stephen Bosworth Dick Morningstar Paul SeIva Alec Ross Dennis Ross 26 Which names did you put in? Maybe they didn\'t save. But I need a lot. Pls make a list and I will check and add if necessary. I\'d like to set up call to Sonia Gandhi in next few days. 27'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jockey',1,1,'3407 - C05765988.txt','Dinner tonightIs at 7pm in the Jockey Club of the Fairfax Hotel 2100 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 1','Dinner tonightIs at 7pm in the Jockey Club of the Fairfax Hotel 2100 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 1'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Joe_Andrew',2,1,'1500 - C05761271.txt','Mini Schedule 5/7/097:30 am (t) PHONE CALL w/TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER AHMET 7:45 am (t) DAVUTOGLU (T) Private Residence 7:45 am (t) PHONE CALL w/FORMER TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER ALI 8:00 am (t) BAI3ACAN (T) Private Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office *Attending: Cheryl, Hums, Jake, Joe, Andrew and L,ona 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRE-BRIEF MEETING ON LAVROV VISIT 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am BILATERAL w/AFGHAN FOREIGN MINISTER RANGIN DADFAR 10:45 am SPANTA Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am BILATERAL w/PAKISTANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAICHDOOM 11:00 am SHAH MEHMOOD QURESHI Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/SLOVAK FOREIGN MINISTER MIROSLAV LAJCAK 21','Mini Schedule 5/7/097:30 am (t) PHONE CALL w/TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER AHMET 7:45 am (t) DAVUTOGLU (T) Private Residence 7:45 am (t) PHONE CALL w/FORMER TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER ALI 8:00 am (t) BAI3ACAN (T) Private Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office *Attending: Cheryl, Hums, Jake, Joe, Andrew and L,ona 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRE-BRIEF MEETING ON LAVROV VISIT 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am BILATERAL w/AFGHAN FOREIGN MINISTER RANGIN DADFAR 10:45 am SPANTA Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am BILATERAL w/PAKISTANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAICHDOOM 11:00 am SHAH MEHMOOD QURESHI Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/SLOVAK FOREIGN MINISTER MIROSLAV LAJCAK 21'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Joe_Andrew',2,1,'1611 - C05761456.txt','Mini Schedule, Thursday May 21st8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Attending: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, Andrew and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15 am PHONE CALL w/SRI LANKAN PRESIDENT RAJAPAKSA 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/ANGOLAN FOREIGN MINISTER ANSUNCAO 11:30 am AFONSO dos ANJOS Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:45 am MEETING w/JOINT SUMMIT WORKING GROUP 12:45 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official Photo at top. 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/RICHARD MORNINGSTAR, SPECIAL ENVOY 2:00 pm FOR EURASIAN ENERGY Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm BILATERAL w/TANZANIAN PRESIDENT JAKAYA MRISHO 2:30 pm KIKWETE Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding Contact: Desk James Liddle x75652, cell-202-255-7306 2:45 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ANNE-MARIE SLAUGHTER 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:05 pm DEPART State Department En route White House 4:10 pm ARRIVE White House','Mini Schedule, Thursday May 21st8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Attending: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, Andrew and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15 am PHONE CALL w/SRI LANKAN PRESIDENT RAJAPAKSA 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/ANGOLAN FOREIGN MINISTER ANSUNCAO 11:30 am AFONSO dos ANJOS Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:45 am MEETING w/JOINT SUMMIT WORKING GROUP 12:45 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official Photo at top. 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/RICHARD MORNINGSTAR, SPECIAL ENVOY 2:00 pm FOR EURASIAN ENERGY Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm BILATERAL w/TANZANIAN PRESIDENT JAKAYA MRISHO 2:30 pm KIKWETE Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding Contact: Desk James Liddle x75652, cell-202-255-7306 2:45 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ANNE-MARIE SLAUGHTER 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:05 pm DEPART State Department En route White House 4:10 pm ARRIVE White House'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Joe_and_Jake',3,1,'2570 - C05764052.txt','Good news FOE passesHuma, Joe, Jake, On Friday morning the UN HRC adopted the Freedom of Expression resolution by consensus. The U.S.-Egyptian joint resolution is another step on the long road to bridging divides at the HRC. It is an example of U.S. diplomacy, working with others in a multilaterral setting following the Cairo speech and reinforces the Administration\'s decision to join the HRC. Esther','Good news FOE passesHuma, Joe, Jake, On Friday morning the UN HRC adopted the Freedom of Expression resolution by consensus. The U.S.-Egyptian joint resolution is another step on the long road to bridging divides at the HRC. It is an example of U.S. diplomacy, working with others in a multilaterral setting following the Cairo speech and reinforces the Administration\'s decision to join the HRC. Esther'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Joe_and_Jake',3,1,'2898 - C05764657.txt','UNESCO updateHuma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates. I am sorry to report that the Egyptians have used harsh tactics in the halls of UNESCO. A member of the U.S. delegation has seen a member of the Egyptian-hired public relations group walking around with an envelope of cash. They pushed to have two Amb recalled. Disgust and resentment is running high. The Egyptians are pushing delegations very hard. FM Aboul-Gheit has stopped in Paris to deal with the UNESCO race while en route to NY for UNGA. A/S Feltman writes that Egyptian Ambassador Shoukry has called him twice today with a message from the Foreign Minister. FM Aboul Gheit is angry and reports President Mubarak is angry. A/S Feltman notes  maybe we\'ve become a convenient excuse. A/S Feltman very helpfully pushed back and helped defend our ambassador who had been criticized. Our strategy relies on our Amb being low-key. He is following his instructions. We should be unhappy with the way he is being attacked personally. Candidates Bukova and Baki are moving ahead on their own lobbying. FYI, Hosni even said on French TV that the U.S. is neutral reflecting our especially low key approach this past week. Now that Hosni may lose, the U.S. looks like a convenient one to blame.','UNESCO updateHuma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates. I am sorry to report that the Egyptians have used harsh tactics in the halls of UNESCO. A member of the U.S. delegation has seen a member of the Egyptian-hired \"public relations\" group walking around with an envelope of cash. They pushed to have two Amb recalled. Disgust and resentment is running high. The Egyptians are pushing delegations very hard. FM Aboul-Gheit has stopped in Paris to deal with the UNESCO race while en route to NY for UNGA. A/S Feltman writes that Egyptian Ambassador Shoukry has called him twice today with a \"message from the Foreign Minister.\" FM Aboul Gheit is angry and reports President Mubarak is angry. A/S Feltman notes \" maybe we\'ve become a convenient excuse.\" A/S Feltman very helpfully pushed back and helped defend our ambassador who had been criticized. Our strategy relies on our Amb being low-key. He is following his instructions. We should be unhappy with the way he is being attacked personally. Candidates Bukova and Baki are moving ahead on their own lobbying. FYI, Hosni even said on French TV that the U.S. is neutral reflecting our especially low key approach this past week. Now that Hosni may lose, the U.S. looks like a convenient one to blame.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Joe_and_Jake',3,1,'2899 - C05764658.txt','UNESCO updatethat is right Esther will keep sending updates This doesn\'t sound like there\'s anything for me to do but pls keep me informed. Huma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates.','UNESCO updatethat is right Esther will keep sending updates This doesn\'t sound like there\'s anything for me to do but pls keep me informed. Huma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Joe_Biden',2,1,'1984 - C05762582.txt','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Joe_Biden',2,1,'3184 - C05765255.txt','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, Going Rogue: An American Life. The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee, says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin. Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy, says Holland. But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally. In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president, say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did, he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, \"Going Rogue: An American Life.\" \"The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee,\" says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin.\" Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy,\" says Holland. \"But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.\"An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally.\" In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president,\" say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. \"Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did,\" he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Joe_Conason',1,1,'1921 - C05762454.txt','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated; I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Joe_Duffy',1,1,'2508 - C05763907.txt','QuestionI do It\'s h Do you have my call list? I\'m looking for Joe Duffy/Anne Wexler number.','QuestionI do It\'s h Do you have my call list? I\'m looking for Joe Duffy/Anne Wexler number.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Joe_Klein',5,1,'1432 - C05761150.txt','TomorrowHere is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in fly. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)','TomorrowHere is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in fly. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Joe_Klein',5,1,'1433 - C05761151.txt','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Joe_Klein',5,1,'1435 - C05761153.txt','TomorrowI\'ve been working on it. We can clear tomorrow. We will insert schedule into the rest of the week and send you a revised line block. If we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Rade let, MCC choice 4:45pm','TomorrowI\'ve been working on it. We can clear tomorrow. We will insert schedule into the rest of the week and send you a revised line block. If we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Rade let, MCC choice 4:45pm'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Joe_Klein',5,1,'3154 - C05765145.txt','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately, the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. I think we should ... get on it and get with it. It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an unprecedented offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli restraint in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, unprecedented, even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan falls far short of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it unprecedented, which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah you stand there guardedly optimistic in public in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. \"We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately,\" the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. \"I think we should ... get on it and get with it.\" It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an \"unprecedented\" offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli \"restraint\" in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, \"unprecedented,\" even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan \"falls far short\" of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it \"unprecedented,\" which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East; clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah; you stand there \"guardedly optimistic\" in public; in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Joe_Klein',5,1,'330 - C05758449.txt','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Joe_Lieberman',3,1,'1092 - C05760340.txt','LiebermanHe wants to come see me w McCain, Graham and Collins about Afstan. Pls put on list to discuss. Joe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.','LiebermanHe wants to come see me w McCain, Graham and Collins about Afstan. Pls put on list to discuss. Joe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Joe_Lieberman',3,1,'2806 - C05764515.txt','LiebermanJoe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.','LiebermanJoe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Joe_Lieberman',3,1,'2849 - C05764570.txt','LiebermanWill do. Mccain also called wjc office today asking to come to cgi. He wants to come see me w McCain, Graham and Collins about Af\'stan. Pls put on list to discuss. Joe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.','LiebermanWill do. Mccain also called wjc office today asking to come to cgi. He wants to come see me w McCain, Graham and Collins about Af\'stan. Pls put on list to discuss. Joe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Joe_Sestak',1,1,'1984 - C05762582.txt','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Joe_Wilson_(U.S._politician)',1,1,'1051 - C05760281.txt','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe Wilson1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 FYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/09/2024 Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 20th ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. I am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe Wilson1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 FYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/09/2024 Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 20th ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. I am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Johannesburg',2,1,'2416 - C05763592.txt','damn this is good...Breaking News: Missing Ship Reported Seen Off Cape Verde Islands We could have done a pirate event! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... but Africa got one anyway. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. 177','damn this is good...Breaking News: \"Missing Ship Reported Seen Off Cape Verde Islands\" We could have done a pirate event! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... \"but Africa got one anyway.\" http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. 177'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Johannesburg',2,1,'2417 - C05763593.txt','damn this is good...Agree - philippe?! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... but Africa got one anyway. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. Coupled with Barack Obama\'s visit last month, the two trips to Africa were the earliest into an administration by any secretary of state or president, underlining Washington\'s pledges to pay more attention to the continent. I C','damn this is good...Agree - philippe?! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... \"but Africa got one anyway.\" http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. Coupled with Barack Obama\'s visit last month, the two trips to Africa were the earliest into an administration by any secretary of state or president, underlining Washington\'s pledges to pay more attention to the continent. I C'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'John,_King_of_England',1,1,'2284 - C05763078.txt','Higher Education Dinner on August 17 - Proposed Guest ListHRC: Below is the recommended guest list for the August 17 Education Dinner. I solicited input from Nina F, AMS, and John. I think it\'s a good list but you should look through it ? it\'s long (19) b/c there likely will be a large number who will not be available in August given the academic calendar. We will work our way down it to get 12-14 outside attendees leaving about 6 seats for State. The guest list includes university and college presidents, scholars, public intellectuals and journalists who have thought creatively about the role higher education is playing and could play as part of smart diplomacy. Once you sign off on this guest list for invitations (so add or subject any), I will work with Anne-Marie to discuss format and assignments for folks for speaking.','Higher Education Dinner on August 17 - Proposed Guest ListHRC: Below is the recommended guest list for the August 17 Education Dinner. I solicited input from Nina F, AMS, and John. I think it\'s a good list but you should look through it ? it\'s long (19) b/c there likely will be a large number who will not be available in August given the academic calendar. We will work our way down it to get 12-14 outside attendees leaving about 6 seats for State. The guest list includes university and college presidents, scholars, public intellectuals and journalists who have thought creatively about the role higher education is playing and could play as part of \"smart diplomacy\". Once you sign off on this guest list for invitations (so add or subject any), I will work with Anne-Marie to discuss format and assignments for folks for speaking.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Johnnie_Carson',2,1,'1410 - C05761113.txt','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesThat is good news. Also, I\'m around if you want to catch up until 4 when I leave for a wedding and to NY. See traffic below ? read down We will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesThat is good news. Also, I\'m around if you want to catch up until 4 when I leave for a wedding and to NY. See traffic below ? read down We will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Johnnie_Carson',2,1,'3653 - C05766481.txt','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesWe will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others I love how these leaders always claim they didn\'t know about the legislation. Same thing Karzai said. But if this gets done, I\'d like to put it out in a small way that we fixed it, just to have as a marker out there for the big speech, whenever it is. FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesWe will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others I love how these leaders always claim they didn\'t know about the legislation. Same thing Karzai said. But if this gets done, I\'d like to put it out in a small way that we fixed it, just to have as a marker out there for the big speech, whenever it is. FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Johnnie_To',2,1,'1410 - C05761113.txt','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesThat is good news. Also, I\'m around if you want to catch up until 4 when I leave for a wedding and to NY. See traffic below ? read down We will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesThat is good news. Also, I\'m around if you want to catch up until 4 when I leave for a wedding and to NY. See traffic below ? read down We will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Johnnie_To',2,1,'3653 - C05766481.txt','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesWe will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others I love how these leaders always claim they didn\'t know about the legislation. Same thing Karzai said. But if this gets done, I\'d like to put it out in a small way that we fixed it, just to have as a marker out there for the big speech, whenever it is. FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesWe will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others I love how these leaders always claim they didn\'t know about the legislation. Same thing Karzai said. But if this gets done, I\'d like to put it out in a small way that we fixed it, just to have as a marker out there for the big speech, whenever it is. FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Johnson_Toribiong',1,1,'1920 - C05762452.txt','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings; as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'John_Adler',1,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'John_Aravosis',1,1,'1904 - C05762424.txt','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM This is not appropriate time for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so, Socarides says. Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification. Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military. Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton Andy Towle and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans, Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors. And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM \"This is not appropriate time\" for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. \"The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so,\" Socarides says. \"Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification.\" Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. \"The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military.\" Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton; Andy Towle; and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. \"One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans,\" Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. \"This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors.\" And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he \"will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'John_Barrow_(U.S._politician)',1,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'John_Boehner',1,1,'1726 - C05761775.txt','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding] they just don\'t want to support it on this bill, Pelosi said Thursday, So we have to do that with all Democratic votes. She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a national security initiative because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists, she said. It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate. House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days, said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. \"I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding]; they just don\'t want to support it on this bill,\" Pelosi said Thursday, \"So we have to do that with all Democratic votes.\" She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a \"national security initiative\" because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. \"I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists,\" she said. \"It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate.\" House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. \"We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days,\" said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'John_C._Kornblum',1,1,'3173 - C05765219.txt','Also want to credit John Kornblum, Bill Drozdiak and Ted Widmer, all of whom I Also want to credit John Kornblum, Bill Drozdiak and Ted Widmer, all of whom I consulted. Sid Also want to credit John Kornblum, Bill Drozdiak and Ted Widmer, all ofconsulted. Sid Will do. To whom should I send addresses? Lauren? Huma? Absolutely. Pls thank them--and send me addresses so I can too. whom I consulted. Sid','Also want to credit John Kornblum, Bill Drozdiak and Ted Widmer, all of whom I Also want to credit John Kornblum, Bill Drozdiak and Ted Widmer, all of whom I consulted. Sid Also want to credit John Kornblum, Bill Drozdiak and Ted Widmer, all ofconsulted. Sid Will do. To whom should I send addresses? Lauren? Huma? Absolutely. Pls thank them--and send me addresses so I can too. whom I consulted. Sid'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'John_C._Whitehead',1,1,'3745 - C05766663.txt','WaterFormer Dep Secretary of State John Whitehead has a private sector group working on water. Pls be sure he is contacted as part of our planning.','WaterFormer Dep Secretary of State John Whitehead has a private sector group working on water. Pls be sure he is contacted as part of our planning.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'John_Conyers',1,1,'1894 - C05762384.txt','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'John_Crosby_(General_Mills)',1,1,'1717 - C05761750.txt','Re:John crosby will be there. He\'s the tall blonde advance guy who\'s been on the plane with us a few times too. He will have program for commencement and acknowledgement card for lunch. You will go straight backstage and can go to hold if u want to put your robe on unless u put it on in the car. Of course. Who will be there?','Re:John crosby will be there. He\'s the tall blonde advance guy who\'s been on the plane with us a few times too. He will have program for commencement and acknowledgement card for lunch. You will go straight backstage and can go to hold if u want to put your robe on unless u put it on in the car. Of course. Who will be there?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'John_Dear',1,1,'1929 - C05762476.txt','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxing to Secretary Clinton any minute if it hasn\'tWill see - he is doing the paperwork Good. What is latest re Sid Blumenthal? Fyi Becker, John Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are to all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, Thanks and best wishes, Stu 44 gone already. I believe the conversations were very important and productive, and more importantly, so do the survivors with whom you spoke. We look forward to working together this week and thereafter. Sam 45','HSF Follow up letter Stu, below is text of the letter that David Schaecter will be faxing to Secretary Clinton any minute if it hasn\'tWill see - he is doing the paperwork Good. What is latest re Sid Blumenthal? Fyi Becker, John Dear Cheryl and Susan, I am pleased to inform you that following two long conference calls with the Holocaust Survivors\' Foundation and Sam Dubbin, their lawyer, and with the timely intervention of Congressman Robert Wexler, the Foundation has sent the letter below by FAX to Secretary Clinton, withdrawing their objection and supporting my efforts. It was clear from the call that they are to all the major Jewish organizations, from the American Jewish Committee and ADL to the Jewish Claims Conference. But they are a voice we should hear, Thanks and best wishes, Stu 44 gone already. I believe the conversations were very important and productive, and more importantly, so do the survivors with whom you spoke. We look forward to working together this week and thereafter. Sam 45'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'John_Dugard',1,1,'3003 - C05764855.txt','ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding Committee>Committee> I am still with the Israeli delegation and am waiting for the moment they hear this. The press release does not even say this was at Ocampo\'s request. http://www.icc-cpi.int/NR/exeres/EOBE66F1-C4A5-4F33-A0D5-E369036533FA.htm sorry if this is old news. Note concluding line: A further report is to be presented by the PNA in the near future, clarifying additional issues discussed during the meeting. ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact- Finding Committee ICC-OTP-20091016-PR465 On 16 October, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Luis Moreno-Ocampo, received a Palestinian delegation headed by Dr. Ali Khashan, Minister of Justice of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). Dr. Khashan was accompanied by the Palestinian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Nabil Abuznaid, and a team of legal experts including Vaughan Lowe QC, Professor of International Law at Oxford University. The Prosecutor also received members of the Independent Fact-finding Committee led by Professor John Dugard and members of the Arab League Secretariat, in the context of ongoing consultations. The PNA delegation submitted a preliminary report presenting its legal arguments in support of the declaration lodged on 22 January 2009, accepting the jurisdiction of the Court over crimes committed in Palestine. The Office will carefully examine all supporting arguments submitted, starting with the initial issue of whether the declaration by the PNA accepting the exercise of jurisdiction by the ICC meets statutory requirements. The Prosecutor said','ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding Committee>Committee> I am still with the Israeli delegation and am waiting for the moment they hear this. The press release does not even say this was at Ocampo\'s request. http://www.icc-cpi.int/NR/exeres/EOBE66F1-C4A5-4F33-A0D5-E369036533FA.htm sorry if this is old news. Note concluding line: A further report is to be presented by the PNA in the near future, clarifying additional issues discussed during the meeting. ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact- Finding Committee ICC-OTP-20091016-PR465 On 16 October, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Luis Moreno-Ocampo, received a Palestinian delegation headed by Dr. Ali Khashan, Minister of Justice of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). Dr. Khashan was accompanied by the Palestinian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Nabil Abuznaid, and a team of legal experts including Vaughan Lowe QC, Professor of International Law at Oxford University. The Prosecutor also received members of the Independent Fact-finding Committee led by Professor John Dugard and members of the Arab League Secretariat, in the context of ongoing consultations. The PNA delegation submitted a preliminary report presenting its legal arguments in support of the declaration lodged on 22 January 2009, accepting the jurisdiction of the Court over crimes committed in Palestine. The Office will carefully examine all supporting arguments submitted, starting with the initial issue of whether the declaration by the PNA accepting the exercise of jurisdiction by the ICC meets statutory requirements. The Prosecutor said'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'John_Edwards',1,1,'1894 - C05762384.txt','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'John_F._Kennedy',3,1,'1927 - C05762470.txt','KohFyi Senator Reid filed cloture on Harold Koh\'s nomination this evening, setting up a Wednesday morning vote. We need full attendance from Dem senators (not counting Kennedy and Byrd) and three Republicans to get to 60. 40','KohFyi Senator Reid filed cloture on Harold Koh\'s nomination this evening, setting up a Wednesday morning vote. We need full attendance from Dem senators (not counting Kennedy and Byrd) and three Republicans to get to 60. 40'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'John_F._Kennedy',3,1,'2300 - C05763109.txt','Your faithful attendees at Speech RE:See below Kennedy McHale Tauscher Verma Brimmer Gordon Crowley Shapiro Slaughter Holbrooke Mitchell Stern Goldberg Ross Gottemoeller Bosworth ? maybe Can I see the list please','Your faithful attendees at Speech RE:See below Kennedy McHale Tauscher Verma Brimmer Gordon Crowley Shapiro Slaughter Holbrooke Mitchell Stern Goldberg Ross Gottemoeller Bosworth ? maybe Can I see the list please'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'John_F._Kennedy',3,1,'3273 - C05765761.txt','FYI: Les Gelb: Amateur Hour at the White Househttp://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to throw its weight around. What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make demands on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect deliverables on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.','FYI: Les Gelb: \"Amateur Hour at the White House\"http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to \"throw its weight around.\" What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make \"demands\" on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect \"deliverables\" on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'John_F._Kennedy_Center_for_the_Performing_Arts',1,1,'2173 - C05762864.txt','Major Economies ForumQuick note to tell you the meeting ended today after lunch and it turned out to be a very positive event. To a person, the heads of delegation were hugely complimentary. Good, very candid ? even frank as the diplomats say -- level of engagement, a lot of positive feeling and trust built up, an eagerness for this group to continue engaging and ? perhaps ? make some progress. Dan Reifsnyder, an OES DAS who\'s been here a long time, said it was best meeting of this kind he has seen in 20 years. Issues still damnably difficult, but a pretty palpable sense in the room that something good had happened. Hearty congrats from the Chinese, UK, Japanese, Aussies, EU, Danes, Swedes, South Africans, etc. Mike Froman did an excellent job as Chair (I was head of U.S. delegation), and Steve Chu and John Holdren did very useful presentations yesterday. Heads of delegation met with President in Blue Room for a reception late yesterday afternoon, which went over big. Mike and I met with President in Oval beforehand. Reception at Kennedy Center in evening for whole delegations, plus people from Hill, NG0s, etc., yesterday. Sen. Kerry spoke. We followed up with a long bilateral with China and then a private dinner with the UK. More bilats tomorrow. Next meeting of the Forum May 25-26 in Paris. Many thanks to HRC for kicking it off in style.','Major Economies ForumQuick note to tell you the meeting ended today after lunch and it turned out to be a very positive event. To a person, the heads of delegation were hugely complimentary. Good, very candid ? even \"frank\" as the diplomats say -- level of engagement, a lot of positive feeling and trust built up, an eagerness for this group to continue engaging and ? perhaps ? make some progress. Dan Reifsnyder, an OES DAS who\'s been here a long time, said it was best meeting of this kind he has seen in 20 years. Issues still damnably difficult, but a pretty palpable sense in the room that something good had happened. Hearty congrats from the Chinese, UK, Japanese, Aussies, EU, Danes, Swedes, South Africans, etc. Mike Froman did an excellent job as Chair (I was head of U.S. delegation), and Steve Chu and John Holdren did very useful presentations yesterday. Heads of delegation met with President in Blue Room for a reception late yesterday afternoon, which went over big. Mike and I met with President in Oval beforehand. Reception at Kennedy Center in evening for whole delegations, plus people from Hill, NG0s, etc., yesterday. Sen. Kerry spoke. We followed up with a long bilateral with China and then a private dinner with the UK. More bilats tomorrow. Next meeting of the Forum May 25-26 in Paris. Many thanks to HRC for kicking it off in style.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'John_Holdren',1,1,'2173 - C05762864.txt','Major Economies ForumQuick note to tell you the meeting ended today after lunch and it turned out to be a very positive event. To a person, the heads of delegation were hugely complimentary. Good, very candid ? even frank as the diplomats say -- level of engagement, a lot of positive feeling and trust built up, an eagerness for this group to continue engaging and ? perhaps ? make some progress. Dan Reifsnyder, an OES DAS who\'s been here a long time, said it was best meeting of this kind he has seen in 20 years. Issues still damnably difficult, but a pretty palpable sense in the room that something good had happened. Hearty congrats from the Chinese, UK, Japanese, Aussies, EU, Danes, Swedes, South Africans, etc. Mike Froman did an excellent job as Chair (I was head of U.S. delegation), and Steve Chu and John Holdren did very useful presentations yesterday. Heads of delegation met with President in Blue Room for a reception late yesterday afternoon, which went over big. Mike and I met with President in Oval beforehand. Reception at Kennedy Center in evening for whole delegations, plus people from Hill, NG0s, etc., yesterday. Sen. Kerry spoke. We followed up with a long bilateral with China and then a private dinner with the UK. More bilats tomorrow. Next meeting of the Forum May 25-26 in Paris. Many thanks to HRC for kicking it off in style.','Major Economies ForumQuick note to tell you the meeting ended today after lunch and it turned out to be a very positive event. To a person, the heads of delegation were hugely complimentary. Good, very candid ? even \"frank\" as the diplomats say -- level of engagement, a lot of positive feeling and trust built up, an eagerness for this group to continue engaging and ? perhaps ? make some progress. Dan Reifsnyder, an OES DAS who\'s been here a long time, said it was best meeting of this kind he has seen in 20 years. Issues still damnably difficult, but a pretty palpable sense in the room that something good had happened. Hearty congrats from the Chinese, UK, Japanese, Aussies, EU, Danes, Swedes, South Africans, etc. Mike Froman did an excellent job as Chair (I was head of U.S. delegation), and Steve Chu and John Holdren did very useful presentations yesterday. Heads of delegation met with President in Blue Room for a reception late yesterday afternoon, which went over big. Mike and I met with President in Oval beforehand. Reception at Kennedy Center in evening for whole delegations, plus people from Hill, NG0s, etc., yesterday. Sen. Kerry spoke. We followed up with a long bilateral with China and then a private dinner with the UK. More bilats tomorrow. Next meeting of the Forum May 25-26 in Paris. Many thanks to HRC for kicking it off in style.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'John_Hope_(educator)',1,1,'1257 - C05760588.txt','Passing of Dr. John Hope FranklinFYI Good Afternoon, It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Dr. John Hope Franklin. Dr. Franklin passed this morning. There will be no funeral and plans are being made for a service in the summer. I will pass on more information as it becomes available. Please keep John W., Karen and the entire Franklin family in your prayers. Sylvia Y. Cyrus Executive Director ASALH-The Founders of Black History Month CB Powell Building Adrena lfill (202) 277-6721 DoubleBack Productions / wwwdoublebackproductionscorn CBCF Avoice Project Director/www.avoiceonilneorq Alt Email: doublebackprodnaotcorn 4 arp Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. 34','Passing of Dr. John Hope FranklinFYI Good Afternoon, It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Dr. John Hope Franklin. Dr. Franklin passed this morning. There will be no funeral and plans are being made for a service in the summer. I will pass on more information as it becomes available. Please keep John W., Karen and the entire Franklin family in your prayers. Sylvia Y. Cyrus Executive Director ASALH-The Founders of Black History Month CB Powell Building Adrena lfill (202) 277-6721 DoubleBack Productions / wwwdoublebackproductionscorn CBCF Avoice Project Director/www.avoiceonilneorq Alt Email: doublebackprodnaotcorn 4 arp Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. 34'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'John_Hope_Franklin',1,1,'1257 - C05760588.txt','Passing of Dr. John Hope FranklinFYI Good Afternoon, It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Dr. John Hope Franklin. Dr. Franklin passed this morning. There will be no funeral and plans are being made for a service in the summer. I will pass on more information as it becomes available. Please keep John W., Karen and the entire Franklin family in your prayers. Sylvia Y. Cyrus Executive Director ASALH-The Founders of Black History Month CB Powell Building Adrena lfill (202) 277-6721 DoubleBack Productions / wwwdoublebackproductionscorn CBCF Avoice Project Director/www.avoiceonilneorq Alt Email: doublebackprodnaotcorn 4 arp Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. 34','Passing of Dr. John Hope FranklinFYI Good Afternoon, It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Dr. John Hope Franklin. Dr. Franklin passed this morning. There will be no funeral and plans are being made for a service in the summer. I will pass on more information as it becomes available. Please keep John W., Karen and the entire Franklin family in your prayers. Sylvia Y. Cyrus Executive Director ASALH-The Founders of Black History Month CB Powell Building Adrena lfill (202) 277-6721 DoubleBack Productions / wwwdoublebackproductionscorn CBCF Avoice Project Director/www.avoiceonilneorq Alt Email: doublebackprodnaotcorn 4 arp Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. 34'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'John_Jenkins_(diplomat)',2,1,'108 - C05739684.txt','Stevens Update on Benghazi -- 4/26 7am Stevens Update On Benghazi -- 4/26 7arnFIRM Fogarty, Daniel .1 All: Ops has provided below the latest Stevens update on Benghazi: ? Traffkaccidenti Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seathelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee Mjuries are light if any. Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? INC head Malunoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to he met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Thanks, Dan','Stevens Update on Benghazi -- 4/26 7am Stevens Update On Benghazi -- 4/26 7arnFIRM Fogarty, Daniel .1 All: Ops has provided below the latest Stevens update on Benghazi: ? Traffkaccidenti Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seathelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee Mjuries are light if any. Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? INC head Malunoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to he met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Thanks, Dan'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'John_Jenkins_(diplomat)',2,1,'111 - C05739687.txt','Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 1200 (SBU) Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 0700 (SBU) B6Here are more details on the overnight traffic accident. Dear Colleagues, S/E Chris Stevens provided the following update from Benghazi at 1200 EDT to Embassy Tripoli DCM Polaschik and NEA/MAG Director Roebuck: Traffic accident: Following discussions with S/E Stevens and other USG officials, the TNC has agreed not to issue any public statement regarding the accident. S/E Stevens\' USG colleagues are waiting for guidance from their HQ regarding proposed compensation of 52,000 Libyan dinars ($43,312): 13,000 ($10,828) per victim, to cover funeral costs and other compensation. TNC will accompany S/E Stevens on his courtesy calls on the families, to take place either today or tomorrow. In the view of S/E Stevens, the TNC has been handling this incident in a professional and low-profile manner. [Note: S/E Stevens separately provided the following details of the accident: The U.S. vehicle was traveling back from the Benghazi airport at moderate speed. The U.S. vehicle was struck by the Libyan vehicle going at high speed in an intersection. As a correction to earlier information - four people were killed and only two were injured.] Police chief: S/E Stevens met with the Benghazi chief of police today, following discussions related to the accident. The police chief is a university professor who took on these police duties after the revolution. According to the police chief, there are only 3,000 police in the Benghazi area, down from 6,000 prior to the revolution. Many police simply did not return to their jobs after the revolution, as they feared retaliation. EU and UK reps have met with the Special Envoy Stevens reported at 0700 EDT on 4/26: ? Traffic accident: Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seatbelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee injuries are light if any, Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? TNC head Mahmoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to be met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Christina Tomlinson Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center tomfinsonct@state,gov 202-6474512 Itg1kik ,MEN7 oi rrr Ops Center celebrates its SOth anniversary with 24 hours of OPERATIONS CENTER worldwide service on April 30, Register now to participAe.','Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 1200 (SBU) Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 0700 (SBU) B6Here are more details on the overnight traffic accident. Dear Colleagues, S/E Chris Stevens provided the following update from Benghazi at 1200 EDT to Embassy Tripoli DCM Polaschik and NEA/MAG Director Roebuck: Traffic accident: Following discussions with S/E Stevens and other USG officials, the TNC has agreed not to issue any public statement regarding the accident. S/E Stevens\' USG colleagues are waiting for guidance from their HQ regarding proposed compensation of 52,000 Libyan dinars ($43,312): 13,000 ($10,828) per victim, to cover funeral costs and other compensation. TNC will accompany S/E Stevens on his courtesy calls on the families, to take place either today or tomorrow. In the view of S/E Stevens, the TNC has been handling this incident in a professional and low-profile manner. [Note: S/E Stevens separately provided the following details of the accident: The U.S. vehicle was traveling back from the Benghazi airport at moderate speed. The U.S. vehicle was struck by the Libyan vehicle going at high speed in an intersection. As a correction to earlier information - four people were killed and only two were injured.] Police chief: S/E Stevens met with the Benghazi chief of police today, following discussions related to the accident. The police chief is a university professor who took on these police duties after the revolution. According to the police chief, there are only 3,000 police in the Benghazi area, down from 6,000 prior to the revolution. Many police simply did not return to their jobs after the revolution, as they feared retaliation. EU and UK reps have met with the Special Envoy Stevens reported at 0700 EDT on 4/26: ? Traffic accident: Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seatbelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee injuries are light if any, Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? TNC head Mahmoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to be met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Christina Tomlinson Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center tomfinsonct@state,gov 202-6474512 Itg1kik ,MEN7 oi rrr Ops Center celebrates its SOth anniversary with 24 hours of OPERATIONS CENTER worldwide service on April 30\", Register now to participAe.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'John_Judis',1,1,'3263 - C05765732.txt','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'John_Kerry',23,1,'1112 - C05760364.txt','Talking Points for Secretary\'s Call to Senator KerrySen. Kerry told me he would do all he could to get Raj confirmed, but he needs to meet him asap. Per our conversation Talking Points for the Secretary\'s Call with Senator Kerry','Talking Points for Secretary\'s Call to Senator KerrySen. Kerry told me he would do all he could to get Raj confirmed, but he needs to meet him asap. Per our conversation Talking Points for the Secretary\'s Call with Senator Kerry'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'John_Kerry',23,1,'1211 - C05760517.txt','John Kerry\'s birthdayPls add him to call list for today.','John Kerry\'s birthdayPls add him to call list for today.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'John_Kerry',23,1,'1214 - C05760522.txt','John Kerry\'s birthdayAlso pls get me a copy of the President\'s Nobel speech. Ok Pls add him to call list for today.','John Kerry\'s birthdayAlso pls get me a copy of the President\'s Nobel speech. Ok Pls add him to call list for today.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'John_Kerry',23,1,'1233 - C05760543.txt','Sen. Kerry and Iran sanctions billI spoke w the Senator about our concerns with the legislation and told him Jim had sent a letter and Rich scheduled a mtg w his staff for Monday to discuss changes we would like to see. He said he was open to our suggestions for tweaking but there were now 76 cosponsors. I told him we understood but still hoped for some changes before Senate action.','Sen. Kerry and Iran sanctions billI spoke w the Senator about our concerns with the legislation and told him Jim had sent a letter and Rich scheduled a mtg w his staff for Monday to discuss changes we would like to see. He said he was open to our suggestions for tweaking but there were now 76 cosponsors. I told him we understood but still hoped for some changes before Senate action.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'John_Kerry',23,1,'1276 - C05760646.txt','Another callOk Kerry is sleeping What about John Kerry--can he be included? Ok its now going to be: Ambassadors Eikenberry, Ricciardone, and tim Carney who\'s are all at embassy kabul. Yes--at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.','Another callOk Kerry is sleeping What about John Kerry--can he be included? Ok its now going to be: Ambassadors Eikenberry, Ricciardone, and tim Carney who\'s are all at embassy kabul. Yes--at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'John_Kerry',23,1,'1286 - C05760665.txt','Kerry, Lugar Amendment PASSES To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s Kerry, Lugar Amendment PASSES To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s International Affairs Kerry, Lugar Amendment To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s International Affairs BudgetInternational Affairs Budget FYI Budget Guys -- We done good today. We appreciate all of the 7th floor support and calls ? clearly made the difference. On to the next battle Kerry-Lugar amendment passed by voice vote! Here is Kerry\'s floor statement when he introduced the amendment on the floor this morning. Below the statement, I\'ve copied Conrad\'s response. ----__ ? tiniteb tate5 enate Committee on foreign iaciation5 WASHINGTON, DC :770 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2009','Kerry, Lugar Amendment PASSES To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s Kerry, Lugar Amendment PASSES To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s International Affairs Kerry, Lugar Amendment To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s International Affairs BudgetInternational Affairs Budget FYI Budget Guys -- We done good today. We appreciate all of the 7th floor support and calls ? clearly made the difference. On to the next battle Kerry-Lugar amendment passed by voice vote! Here is Kerry\'s floor statement when he introduced the amendment on the floor this morning. Below the statement, I\'ve copied Conrad\'s response. ----__ ? tiniteb tate5 enate Committee on foreign iaciation5 WASHINGTON, DC :770 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2009'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'John_Kerry',23,1,'1616 - C05761465.txt','Susan Burk was just confirmed.Good. Also pls be sure Ellen Tauscher knows I asked Jim Jones last week to call Kerry about her hearing and call Sarah Farnsworth to see if Jones did it yet. Fyi nn','Susan Burk was just confirmed.Good. Also pls be sure Ellen Tauscher knows I asked Jim Jones last week to call Kerry about her hearing and call Sarah Farnsworth to see if Jones did it yet. Fyi nn'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'John_Kerry',23,1,'1617 - C05761467.txt','Susan Burk was just confirmed.I did On another matter, did you get all the stuff I sent in to be distributed, including the twitter article? Good. Also pls be sure Ellen Tauscher knows I asked Jim Jones last week to call Kerry about her hearing and call Sarah Farnsworth to see if Jones did it yet. Fyi','Susan Burk was just confirmed.I did On another matter, did you get all the stuff I sent in to be distributed, including the twitter article? Good. Also pls be sure Ellen Tauscher knows I asked Jim Jones last week to call Kerry about her hearing and call Sarah Farnsworth to see if Jones did it yet. Fyi'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'John_Kerry',23,1,'1638 - C05761505.txt','\'Renegade\' CliffsNotesFYI POL Tro \'Renegade\' CliffsNotes By: Jonathan Martin June 2, 2009 12:22 AM EST The flood of books devoted to the 2008 campaign and President Barack Obama begins in earnest this week with the release of Renegade, The Making of a President, by former Newsweek reporter Richard Wolfe. Wolffe\'s account of the Obama campaign isn\'t to be officially released until Tuesday, but POLITICO obtained a copy earlier this week. Herewith are some of the book\'s most fascinating nuggets: No Shrum Moment: Before the election had been called, but when it looked promising for Obama the then- candidate called his top adviser, David Axelrod. What\'s going on? Obama asked. Look, I\'m not going to say congratulations yet, but boy, it looks awfully good, Axelrod replied. Axelrod, Wolfe notes, wanted to avoid a repeat of 2004, when John Kerry\'s top adviser, Bob Shrum, told the Massachusetts senator prematurely on election night that he wanted to be the first to say, Mr. President. Pritzker Veers Off-Message (A little): The impressive fundraising Obama demonstrated in 2007 was largely a result of the usual high-dollar contributors ? not the small-dollar donors the campaign liked to hold up to the press. It wasn\'t the Internet, admitted Penny Pritzker, Obama\'s national finance chair. \'','\'Renegade\' CliffsNotesFYI POL Tro \'Renegade\' CliffsNotes By: Jonathan Martin June 2, 2009 12:22 AM EST The flood of books devoted to the 2008 campaign and President Barack Obama begins in earnest this week with the release of \"Renegade, The Making of a President,\" by former Newsweek reporter Richard Wolfe. Wolffe\'s account of the Obama campaign isn\'t to be officially released until Tuesday, but POLITICO obtained a copy earlier this week. Herewith are some of the book\'s most fascinating nuggets: No Shrum Moment: Before the election had been called, but when it looked promising for Obama the then- candidate called his top adviser, David Axelrod. \"What\'s going on?\" Obama asked. \"Look, I\'m not going to say congratulations yet, but boy, it looks awfully good,\" Axelrod replied. Axelrod, Wolfe notes, wanted to avoid a repeat of 2004, when John Kerry\'s top adviser, Bob Shrum, told the Massachusetts senator prematurely on election night that he wanted to be the first to say, \"Mr. President.\" Pritzker Veers Off-Message (A little): The impressive fundraising Obama demonstrated in 2007 was largely a result of the usual high-dollar contributors ? not the small-dollar donors the campaign liked to hold up to the press. \"It wasn\'t the Internet,\" admitted Penny Pritzker, Obama\'s national finance chair. \''),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'John_Kerry',23,1,'1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'John_Kerry',23,1,'2039 - C05762672.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationHold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationHold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'John_Kerry',23,1,'2044 - C05762680.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationI suspect they would prefer more $ for Little Havana. Does this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationI suspect they would prefer more $ for Little Havana. Does this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'John_Kerry',23,1,'2173 - C05762864.txt','Major Economies ForumQuick note to tell you the meeting ended today after lunch and it turned out to be a very positive event. To a person, the heads of delegation were hugely complimentary. Good, very candid ? even frank as the diplomats say -- level of engagement, a lot of positive feeling and trust built up, an eagerness for this group to continue engaging and ? perhaps ? make some progress. Dan Reifsnyder, an OES DAS who\'s been here a long time, said it was best meeting of this kind he has seen in 20 years. Issues still damnably difficult, but a pretty palpable sense in the room that something good had happened. Hearty congrats from the Chinese, UK, Japanese, Aussies, EU, Danes, Swedes, South Africans, etc. Mike Froman did an excellent job as Chair (I was head of U.S. delegation), and Steve Chu and John Holdren did very useful presentations yesterday. Heads of delegation met with President in Blue Room for a reception late yesterday afternoon, which went over big. Mike and I met with President in Oval beforehand. Reception at Kennedy Center in evening for whole delegations, plus people from Hill, NG0s, etc., yesterday. Sen. Kerry spoke. We followed up with a long bilateral with China and then a private dinner with the UK. More bilats tomorrow. Next meeting of the Forum May 25-26 in Paris. Many thanks to HRC for kicking it off in style.','Major Economies ForumQuick note to tell you the meeting ended today after lunch and it turned out to be a very positive event. To a person, the heads of delegation were hugely complimentary. Good, very candid ? even \"frank\" as the diplomats say -- level of engagement, a lot of positive feeling and trust built up, an eagerness for this group to continue engaging and ? perhaps ? make some progress. Dan Reifsnyder, an OES DAS who\'s been here a long time, said it was best meeting of this kind he has seen in 20 years. Issues still damnably difficult, but a pretty palpable sense in the room that something good had happened. Hearty congrats from the Chinese, UK, Japanese, Aussies, EU, Danes, Swedes, South Africans, etc. Mike Froman did an excellent job as Chair (I was head of U.S. delegation), and Steve Chu and John Holdren did very useful presentations yesterday. Heads of delegation met with President in Blue Room for a reception late yesterday afternoon, which went over big. Mike and I met with President in Oval beforehand. Reception at Kennedy Center in evening for whole delegations, plus people from Hill, NG0s, etc., yesterday. Sen. Kerry spoke. We followed up with a long bilateral with China and then a private dinner with the UK. More bilats tomorrow. Next meeting of the Forum May 25-26 in Paris. Many thanks to HRC for kicking it off in style.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'John_Kerry',23,1,'2347 - C05763218.txt','URGENT: Kerry bill on foreign assistance revised Kerry billAttachments: MDM09560_xml.pdf Can you all advise? what are we doing on this. Jack had Mike made you aware of this? cdm Nora, please print this email and the attached draft legislation. Joe: Cheryl needs to be made aware of this. WH is meeting w/ SFRC on this this afternoon. I have asked Rich to raise it w/ her. Just a heads up. Thanks Carol Folks: We received indirectly this draft Kerry bill -- the Foreign Assistance Revitalization and Accountability Act of 2009 -- drafts of which have been sent to OMB/NSC but not yet to us. Rich asked that I share it with you right away, before circulating it more broadly within the building for comment. 230','URGENT: Kerry bill on foreign assistance revised Kerry billAttachments: MDM09560_xml.pdf Can you all advise? what are we doing on this. Jack had Mike made you aware of this? cdm Nora, please print this email and the attached draft legislation. Joe: Cheryl needs to be made aware of this. WH is meeting w/ SFRC on this this afternoon. I have asked Rich to raise it w/ her. Just a heads up. Thanks Carol Folks: We received indirectly this draft Kerry bill -- the Foreign Assistance Revitalization and Accountability Act of 2009 -- drafts of which have been sent to OMB/NSC but not yet to us. Rich asked that I share it with you right away, before circulating it more broadly within the building for comment. 230'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'John_Kerry',23,1,'240 - C05739841.txt','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was soft on communism, and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public, they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY; Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was \"soft on communism,\" and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. \"Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public,\" they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'John_Kerry',23,1,'261 - C05739867.txt','Thank YouTHE SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON Dear Colleagues ? I wanted to reach out to you directly after this challenging week, and express my gratitude for everything you do to advance our nation\'s interests and values. That is how we keep faith with those we serve and honor those we\'ve lost. Even after four years, I continue to be amazed by your dedication, energy, and talent. It is a privilege to be part of your team. I also want to thank everyone who is working so hard to provide all our people and posts with the best possible leadership, security and support. As Deputy Secretaries Burns and Nides told Congress on Thursday, our colleagues in Diplomatic Security, Near Eastern Affairs, and in every bureau across the Department, at home and abroad, get it right countless times a day, for years on end, in some of the toughest circumstances imaginable. We need to learn from the tragedy in Benghazi, and make every possible improvement -- and we will. We also need to recognize the extraordinary service of our security professionals. They are courageous patriots and consummate professionals. And like you, I trust them with my life. I want to thank Ambassador Pickering, Admiral Mullen, and all the members of the Accountability Review Board. Their report takes a clear-eyed look at serious and systemic problems that we are already working to fix. I have accepted every one of the Board\'s recommendations. I asked the Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources to spearhead the effort to implement them, and to take those additional steps above and beyond those recommendations that make sense and make us stronger. To do this well, we need your help. All of us have to work together to take these reforms to heart and build on and improve the way we do business. I am determined to leave the State Department and USAID stronger, safer, and more secure than I found them. I owe that to each of you. And I am delighted that President Obama has chosen Senator John Kerry to continue that work. Earlier today, I spoke with John and congratulated him on his nomination to be the next Secretary of State. I have been privileged to know him for many years, and to call him a friend, colleague, and partner. He is the son of a career Foreign Service Officer, a decorated war hero, and an accomplished statesman. I know that he shares our deep commitment to diplomacy and development. You deserve the highest caliber leadership, and that is exactly what you\'ll get with Senator Kerry.','Thank YouTHE SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON Dear Colleagues ? I wanted to reach out to you directly after this challenging week, and express my gratitude for everything you do to advance our nation\'s interests and values. That is how we keep faith with those we serve and honor those we\'ve lost. Even after four years, I continue to be amazed by your dedication, energy, and talent. It is a privilege to be part of your team. I also want to thank everyone who is working so hard to provide all our people and posts with the best possible leadership, security and support. As Deputy Secretaries Burns and Nides told Congress on Thursday, our colleagues in Diplomatic Security, Near Eastern Affairs, and in every bureau across the Department, at home and abroad, get it right countless times a day, for years on end, in some of the toughest circumstances imaginable. We need to learn from the tragedy in Benghazi, and make every possible improvement -- and we will. We also need to recognize the extraordinary service of our security professionals. They are courageous patriots and consummate professionals. And like you, I trust them with my life. I want to thank Ambassador Pickering, Admiral Mullen, and all the members of the Accountability Review Board. Their report takes a clear-eyed look at serious and systemic problems that we are already working to fix. I have accepted every one of the Board\'s recommendations. I asked the Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources to spearhead the effort to implement them, and to take those additional steps above and beyond those recommendations that make sense and make us stronger. To do this well, we need your help. All of us have to work together to take these reforms to heart and build on and improve the way we do business. I am determined to leave the State Department and USAID stronger, safer, and more secure than I found them. I owe that to each of you. And I am delighted that President Obama has chosen Senator John Kerry to continue that work. Earlier today, I spoke with John and congratulated him on his nomination to be the next Secretary of State. I have been privileged to know him for many years, and to call him a friend, colleague, and partner. He is the son of a career Foreign Service Officer, a decorated war hero, and an accomplished statesman. I know that he shares our deep commitment to diplomacy and development. You deserve the highest caliber leadership, and that is exactly what you\'ll get with Senator Kerry.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'John_Kerry',23,1,'3103 - C05765021.txt','John kerry trying to reach youHe\'s reachable after 430pm','John kerry trying to reach youHe\'s reachable after 430pm'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'John_Kerry',23,1,'3436 - C05766039.txt','John Kerry\'s birthdayPis add him to call list for today.','John Kerry\'s birthdayPis add him to call list for today.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'John_Kerry',23,1,'3514 - C05766166.txt','Kerry/Lugar/Berman Pakistan Aid BillFYI -- Kerry/Lugar/Berman just passed the Senate by Unanimous Consent. Trying to get the House to do by suspension, probably early next week, but there is the chance they could take it up tomorrow. Will keep you posted.','Kerry/Lugar/Berman Pakistan Aid BillFYI -- Kerry/Lugar/Berman just passed the Senate by Unanimous Consent. Trying to get the House to do by suspension, probably early next week, but there is the chance they could take it up tomorrow. Will keep you posted.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'John_Kerry',23,1,'3551 - C05766232.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationWhat took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationWhat took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'John_Kerry',23,1,'3553 - C05766234.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationFyi Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationFyi Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'John_Kerry',23,1,'3554 - C05766235.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationCan we get him confirmed tonight? I suspect they would prefer more $ for Little Havana. Does this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationCan we get him confirmed tonight? I suspect they would prefer more $ for Little Havana. Does this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'John_Kerry',23,1,'3677 - C05766534.txt','Lugar Remarks tonightSpeech of Senator Lugar Foreign Assistance and Development in a New Era Thursday, January 28, 2010 U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar will deliver the following speech tonight at the Society for International Development\'s annual dinner. I thank the Society for International Development, its members and its leadership - Betsy Bassan and Joe Feuer - for the work they do on development issues around the world, and for organizing this annual gala. It is unfortunate that Chairman Kerry could not be with us tonight, but I know he shares my gratitude for your recognition. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Shah for his remarks and to recognize the efforts of USAID and its new Administrator in responding to the tragic earthquake in Haiti. Dr. Shah has faced one of the most challenging crises imaginable only five days after being sworn in. The job ahead of him - in Haiti and around the globe - is monumental. I look forward to supporting his work and that of his agency in the coming years. I commend all of our responders from all government agencies for their courage, compassion, and skill as they continue their mission in Haiti, and I join all of you in extending our prayers to the people of that nation. Tonight I would like to offer a few points about where we have come from and where we might be going with regard to U.S. investments in development. The challenges of global poverty and hunger are growing at a time when worries about the sustainability of natural resources are increasing. Population growth and increased affluence in some parts of the globe will require that we more than double world food production by 2050 to keep pace. At the same time, to address environmental concerns, we will have to harvest that food from roughly the same amount of land that is in production today. The accessibility and availability of food deeply affects the health of populations. Childhood malnutrition has lifelong consequences for the productivity of individuals and nations. Poverty denies opportunity to the world\'s young people and breeds extremism and instability that spills over borders. It is not surprising that the CIA has long tracked and analyzed global food supplies as an indicator of potential conflict. There is probably not a person in this room who would disagree that development is critical for U.S. national security and that the alleviation of poverty and hunger is a key component. This is a sentiment that is shared in most parts of our government, including the Department of Defense. But even though the importance of advancing development goals is evident, constructing the most efficient, accountable, and transparent means for achieving those goals is complex and challenging. Differences of opinion exist with regard to who should be performing development functions and how these activities should be integrated into our broader foreign policy efforts. We have not reached a consensus within our government on who should be doing what, where, when and why.','Lugar Remarks tonightSpeech of Senator Lugar Foreign Assistance and Development in a New Era Thursday, January 28, 2010 U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar will deliver the following speech tonight at the Society for International Development\'s annual dinner. I thank the Society for International Development, its members and its leadership - Betsy Bassan and Joe Feuer - for the work they do on development issues around the world, and for organizing this annual gala. It is unfortunate that Chairman Kerry could not be with us tonight, but I know he shares my gratitude for your recognition. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Shah for his remarks and to recognize the efforts of USAID and its new Administrator in responding to the tragic earthquake in Haiti. Dr. Shah has faced one of the most challenging crises imaginable only five days after being sworn in. The job ahead of him - in Haiti and around the globe - is monumental. I look forward to supporting his work and that of his agency in the coming years. I commend all of our responders from all government agencies for their courage, compassion, and skill as they continue their mission in Haiti, and I join all of you in extending our prayers to the people of that nation. Tonight I would like to offer a few points about where we have come from and where we might be going with regard to U.S. investments in development. The challenges of global poverty and hunger are growing at a time when worries about the sustainability of natural resources are increasing. Population growth and increased affluence in some parts of the globe will require that we more than double world food production by 2050 to keep pace. At the same time, to address environmental concerns, we will have to harvest that food from roughly the same amount of land that is in production today. The accessibility and availability of food deeply affects the health of populations. Childhood malnutrition has lifelong consequences for the productivity of individuals and nations. Poverty denies opportunity to the world\'s young people and breeds extremism and instability that spills over borders. It is not surprising that the CIA has long tracked and analyzed global food supplies as an indicator of potential conflict. There is probably not a person in this room who would disagree that development is critical for U.S. national security and that the alleviation of poverty and hunger is a key component. This is a sentiment that is shared in most parts of our government, including the Department of Defense. But even though the importance of advancing development goals is evident, constructing the most efficient, accountable, and transparent means for achieving those goals is complex and challenging. Differences of opinion exist with regard to who should be performing development functions and how these activities should be integrated into our broader foreign policy efforts. We have not reached a consensus within our government on who should be doing what, where, when and why.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'John_Major',1,1,'3026 - C05764896.txt','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left the special relationship at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone, the source said. There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off. The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would spend all day Friday together. However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left \"the special relationship\" at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. \"It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone,\" the source said. \"There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off.\" The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would \"spend all day Friday together.\" However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'John_McCain',10,1,'1092 - C05760340.txt','LiebermanHe wants to come see me w McCain, Graham and Collins about Afstan. Pls put on list to discuss. Joe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.','LiebermanHe wants to come see me w McCain, Graham and Collins about Afstan. Pls put on list to discuss. Joe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'John_McCain',10,1,'1262 - C05760595.txt','Obama\'s Personnel ProblemFcRtgcg n Dangerous Thoughts Obama\'s Personnel Problem Dan Gerstein, 03.25.09, 12:01 AM ET The especially rocky week that President Obama just experienced has led many political observers to ask what happened to the fabled discipline candidate Obama showed during the campaign and on into the transition. How did he and his vaunted political machine go from No Drama Obama to bailout bonus blunders, Tim Geithner death watches and Special Olympic insults in less than two months? ? The easy answer is that circumstances have changed, and there is a lot of truth to that. Governing is fundamentally different than campaigning?particularly in the pressure cooker of an economic meltdown. But that\'s exactly why I would argue that the president\'s escalating execution troubles are really a function of what has largely stayed the same since the election--the mismatched, understaffed team of loyalists around him. Indeed, as best I can tell, Obama has more than a Geithner problem. He has what I would call a Rumsfeld problem. That is to say, in the infamous words of the imperious defense secretary, the president made the mistake of going to economic war with the army he had?which was built for political speed and presidential comfort?instead of the army he needs to beat back the crisis of confidence that is crippling our markets and feeding the AIG blood lust. This is not a question of having good personnel. Obama had some of the best minds working in politics and policy helping him take down Hillary Clinton and John McCain. And it\'s only natural he would want to bring many of them into his White House to help run his government, much like most every modern president has done. ?Rather, it\'s a question of having the right personnel in the right place to make the best case for Obama\'s complicated and challenging economic agenda--and perhaps most important, to persuade 42','Obama\'s Personnel ProblemFcRtgcg n Dangerous Thoughts Obama\'s Personnel Problem Dan Gerstein, 03.25.09, 12:01 AM ET The especially rocky week that President Obama just experienced has led many political observers to ask what happened to the fabled discipline candidate Obama showed during the campaign and on into the transition. How did he and his vaunted political machine go from \"No Drama Obama\" to bailout bonus blunders, Tim Geithner death watches and Special Olympic insults in less than two months? ? The easy answer is that circumstances have changed, and there is a lot of truth to that. Governing is fundamentally different than campaigning?particularly in the pressure cooker of an economic meltdown. But that\'s exactly why I would argue that the president\'s escalating execution troubles are really a function of what has largely stayed the same since the election--the mismatched, understaffed team of loyalists around him. Indeed, as best I can tell, Obama has more than a Geithner problem. He has what I would call a Rumsfeld problem. That is to say, in the infamous words of the imperious defense secretary, the president made the mistake of going to economic war with the army he had?which was built for political speed and presidential comfort?instead of the army he needs to beat back the crisis of confidence that is crippling our markets and feeding the AIG blood lust. This is not a question of having good personnel. Obama had some of the best minds working in politics and policy helping him take down Hillary Clinton and John McCain. And it\'s only natural he would want to bring many of them into his White House to help run his government, much like most every modern president has done. ?Rather, it\'s a question of having the right personnel in the right place to make the best case for Obama\'s complicated and challenging economic agenda--and perhaps most important, to persuade 42'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'John_McCain',10,1,'1838 - C05762241.txt','NYTimes - Utah Governor to Become Ambassador to ChinaUtah Governor to Become Ambassador to China By Jeff Zeleny Updated President Obama on Saturday selected one of the nation\'s leading Republican governors to serve as the ambassador to China, nominating Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman for the diplomatic post that Mr. Obama called as important as any in the world. We will launch a new era of partnership between our two nations that will advance our shared dreams of opportunity and security in America, in Asia and around the world, Mr. Obama said. I can think of no more important assignment than creating the kinds of bridges between our two countries that will determine the well being not just of Americans and Chinese, but also the future of the world. In a morning announcement at the White House, Mr. Huntsman stood at the president\'s side in the Diplomatic Room and accepted the position that he said came as a surprise. As a co-chairman of Senator John McCain\'s presidential campaign last year, Mr. Huntsman said he did not expect to be called into action by the person who beat us. Mr. Huntsman, 49, learned to speak Mandarin Chinese from his days as a Mormon missionary in Taiwan. He has worked in two Bush administrations, serving as the ambassador to Singapore in the final year of George H.W. Bush\'s term and as a deputy United States trade ambassador for George W. Bush. For Mr. Obama, whose advisers already have their eyes set on his re-election in 2012, the selection of Mr. Huntsman is something of a political coup. He has emerged as one of the nation\'s most visible Republican governors and was expected to at least consider seeking his party\'s presidential nomination to run against Mr. Obama. In the breadth of issues at stake, this ambassadorship is as important as any in the world, Mr. Obama said. I believe there is much to be gained from a closer working relationship with China, but improved relationships will require candor on issues in which we don\'t always agree. As the Republican Party forges through a period of reinvention, Mr. Huntsman has been a leading voice for the direction of the party. He has been a political moderate on issues like immigration, gay rights and the environment, even though he represented one of the most conservative states in the country.','NYTimes - Utah Governor to Become Ambassador to ChinaUtah Governor to Become Ambassador to China By Jeff Zeleny Updated President Obama on Saturday selected one of the nation\'s leading Republican governors to serve as the ambassador to China, nominating Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman for the diplomatic post that Mr. Obama called \"as important as any in the world.\" \"We will launch a new era of partnership between our two nations that will advance our shared dreams of opportunity and security in America, in Asia and around the world,\" Mr. Obama said. \"I can think of no more important assignment than creating the kinds of bridges between our two countries that will determine the well being not just of Americans and Chinese, but also the future of the world.\" In a morning announcement at the White House, Mr. Huntsman stood at the president\'s side in the Diplomatic Room and accepted the position that he said came as a surprise. As a co-chairman of Senator John McCain\'s presidential campaign last year, Mr. Huntsman said he did not expect to be \"called into action by the person who beat us.\" Mr. Huntsman, 49, learned to speak Mandarin Chinese from his days as a Mormon missionary in Taiwan. He has worked in two Bush administrations, serving as the ambassador to Singapore in the final year of George H.W. Bush\'s term and as a deputy United States trade ambassador for George W. Bush. For Mr. Obama, whose advisers already have their eyes set on his re-election in 2012, the selection of Mr. Huntsman is something of a political coup. He has emerged as one of the nation\'s most visible Republican governors and was expected to at least consider seeking his party\'s presidential nomination to run against Mr. Obama. \"In the breadth of issues at stake, this ambassadorship is as important as any in the world,\" Mr. Obama said. \"I believe there is much to be gained from a closer working relationship with China, but improved relationships will require candor on issues in which we don\'t always agree.\" As the Republican Party forges through a period of reinvention, Mr. Huntsman has been a leading voice for the direction of the party. He has been a political moderate on issues like immigration, gay rights and the environment, even though he represented one of the most conservative states in the country.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'John_McCain',10,1,'1903 - C05762423.txt','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks. Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting God is Great, mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, \"I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks.\" Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting \"God is Great,\" mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'John_McCain',10,1,'214 - C05739811.txt','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him. Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program. Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this pattern. When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community, she said. I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers, she added.','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said \"some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him.\" Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: \"As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program.\" Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, \"The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this\" pattern. \"When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community,\" she said. \"I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers,\" she added.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'John_McCain',10,1,'239 - C05739840.txt','Make Up Turned Break UpB6 November 27, 2012 Make Up Turned Break Up By MAUREEN DOWD WASHINGTON Are the Republican senators unreasonable? Or is the secretary of state-manqu undiplomatic? Did the senators sandbag Susan Rice? Or did Rice further inflame a tense situation? Is it a case of shooting the messenger and playing politics? Or is national security dangerously infected with politics? It seems as if it would have been simple enough for Rice to quickly admit that the administration talking points she used on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows about the slaughter in Benghazi were misleading. But she went silent. She has no wartime consigliere and, aside from the president\'s angry postelection defense of Rice, the White House ? perhaps relieved that she -14,as taking the heat rather than the president ? wasn\'t running a strong damage control operation that clarified matters. Still, on last Sunday\'s talk shows, John McCain and Lindsey Graham softened their tone a bit. She\'s not the problem, McCain said The problem is the president of the United States, for failing to swiftly tell Americans what his intelligence agencies had confirmed: that Benghazi was a terrorist attack involving Al Qa.eda. affiliates. When Rice asked to come to the Hill to meet with some of her Republican critics, it seemed dtente was nigh. But somehow the hour-and-a-half powwow caused an escalation, with McCain, Graham and Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire emerging to say they had more reservations than before. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who\'s scheduled to meet with Rice on Wednesday, suggested that she would be better suited to run the Democratic National Committee than State. If Rice can\'t soothe the egos of some cranky G.O.P. pots, how would she negotiate with China?','Make Up Turned Break UpB6 November 27, 2012 Make Up Turned Break Up By MAUREEN DOWD WASHINGTON Are the Republican senators unreasonable? Or is the secretary of state-manqu undiplomatic? Did the senators sandbag Susan Rice? Or did Rice further inflame a tense situation? Is it a case of shooting the messenger and playing politics? Or is national security dangerously infected with politics? It seems as if it would have been simple enough for Rice to quickly admit that the administration talking points she used on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows about the slaughter in Benghazi were misleading. But she went silent. She has no wartime consigliere and, aside from the president\'s angry postelection defense of Rice, the White House ? perhaps relieved that she -14,as taking the heat rather than the president ? wasn\'t running a strong damage control operation that clarified matters. Still, on last Sunday\'s talk shows, John McCain and Lindsey Graham softened their tone a bit. \"She\'s not the problem,\" McCain said The problem is the president of the United States,\" for failing to swiftly tell Americans what his intelligence agencies had confirmed: that Benghazi was a terrorist attack involving Al Qa.eda. affiliates. When Rice asked to come to the Hill to meet with some of her Republican critics, it seemed dtente was nigh. But somehow the hour-and-a-half powwow caused an escalation, with McCain, Graham and Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire emerging to say they had more reservations than before. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who\'s scheduled to meet with Rice on Wednesday, suggested that she would be better suited to run the Democratic National Committee than State. If Rice can\'t soothe the egos of some cranky G.O.P. pots, how would she negotiate with China?'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'John_McCain',10,1,'240 - C05739841.txt','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was soft on communism, and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public, they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY; Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was \"soft on communism,\" and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. \"Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public,\" they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'John_McCain',10,1,'2806 - C05764515.txt','LiebermanJoe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.','LiebermanJoe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'John_McCain',10,1,'2849 - C05764570.txt','LiebermanWill do. Mccain also called wjc office today asking to come to cgi. He wants to come see me w McCain, Graham and Collins about Af\'stan. Pls put on list to discuss. Joe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.','LiebermanWill do. Mccain also called wjc office today asking to come to cgi. He wants to come see me w McCain, Graham and Collins about Af\'stan. Pls put on list to discuss. Joe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'John_McCain',10,1,'3681 - C05766540.txt','(AP) US Congress Party SwitchWASHINGTON - Senior House aides say freshman Democratic lawmaker Parker Griffith of Alabama is switching to the Republican Party. Griffith was narrowly elected last year from a region of northern Alabama that includes Huntsville and Decatur. President Barack Obama lost the district badly to Republican John McCain. Griffith is a radiation oncologist. His switch comes as Congress is trying to pass a much-contested health care bill. Democrats will still control the House by a substantial margin.','(AP) US Congress Party SwitchWASHINGTON - Senior House aides say freshman Democratic lawmaker Parker Griffith of Alabama is switching to the Republican Party. Griffith was narrowly elected last year from a region of northern Alabama that includes Huntsville and Decatur. President Barack Obama lost the district badly to Republican John McCain. Griffith is a radiation oncologist. His switch comes as Congress is trying to pass a much-contested health care bill. Democrats will still control the House by a substantial margin.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'John_O._Brennan',2,1,'2828 - C05764544.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'John_O._Brennan',2,1,'2831 - C05764547.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'John_Paul_Jones_(musician)',1,1,'2926 - C05764701.txt','Jones also asking to speak to you1 A','Jones also asking to speak to you1 A'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'John_Podesta',19,1,'1102 - C05760353.txt','Call ListThx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport','Call ListThx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'John_Podesta',19,1,'1143 - C05760406.txt','Call ListDid we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild','Call ListDid we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'John_Podesta',19,1,'1144 - C05760407.txt','Call ListI cannot do before 1 today. What about 7 or 8 am tomorrow? He can to anytime this morning before 1pm, or anytime tomorrow. (He is travelling after lpm today). Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport','Call ListI cannot do before 1 today. What about 7 or 8 am tomorrow? He can to anytime this morning before 1pm, or anytime tomorrow. (He is travelling after lpm today). Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'John_Podesta',19,1,'1146 - C05760409.txt','Call ListOk. III suggest that and confirm with you. His office said he would be available any time tomorrow, so I\'m sure it\'ll be fine. But I will check back and confirm. I cannot do before 1 today. What about 7 or 8 am tomorrow? He can to anytime this morning before 1pm, or anytime tomorrow. (He is travelling after 1pm today). Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport','Call ListOk. III suggest that and confirm with you. His office said he would be available any time tomorrow, so I\'m sure it\'ll be fine. But I will check back and confirm. I cannot do before 1 today. What about 7 or 8 am tomorrow? He can to anytime this morning before 1pm, or anytime tomorrow. (He is travelling after 1pm today). Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'John_Podesta',19,1,'1184 - C05760474.txt','Call ListOk, thx. Donilon can do 730 am tomorrow. III work with huma to sort out logistics. Lauren told me after 1 would not work for him so that\'s why tomorrow is better. As I mentioned to you last night, lauren reports he can talk anytime after 1pm today. Or anytime tomorrow. U need to let us know when. Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport','Call ListOk, thx. Donilon can do 730 am tomorrow. III work with huma to sort out logistics. Lauren told me after 1 would not work for him so that\'s why tomorrow is better. As I mentioned to you last night, lauren reports he can talk anytime after 1pm today. Or anytime tomorrow. U need to let us know when. Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'John_Podesta',19,1,'1625 - C05761487.txt','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptOf all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. I don\'t hold grudges, he told his aides. I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about What happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this. Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign. Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, Believe me. She\'s not over it yet. His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state, he told me later. I felt that she was disciplined, that she was precise, that she was smart as a whip, and that she would present a really strong image to the world.. .I had that mapped out. Recruiting and managing a team of rivals would not be easy, and Clinton came with her own set of issues. Chief among them was her campaign debt, which she wanted eliminated before she took the job of secretary of state. Would the president-elect go out and help her to do so? I\'m not begging her to take this job, Obama told his senior aides. If she wants it, I could help. But I\'m not willing to go out in these difficult economic times to do a flashy fundraiser in California. As it happened, plenty of people in the Senate were begging Obama to offer Clinton the job. Obama\'s aides believed that many Senate Democrats thought Clinton had extended her presidential campaign far beyond the point where she had lost the election. Her negative advertising wasted Democratic money, threatened to undermine the party\'s nominee, and suggested that she was disloyal to the party. They were unwilling to offer the junior New York senator a position ahead of her lowly rank, and she stood little chance of becoming majority leader. There was a lot of encouragement from inside the Senate to get her into this job, said one senior Obama aide. They wanted her out of there. ... As for controlling the uncontrollable Bill Clinton, Obama\'s aides drew up a series of checks on his fundraising for both Clinton Global Initiative and his work on HIV/AIDS across the world. But they really counted on 117','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptOf all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. \"I don\'t hold grudges,\" he told his aides. \"I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about What happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this.\" Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. \"I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign.\" Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, \"Believe me. She\'s not over it yet.\" His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. \"We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state,\" he told me later. \"I felt that she was disciplined, that she was precise, that she was smart as a whip, and that she would present a really strong image to the world.. .I had that mapped out.\" Recruiting and managing a team of rivals would not be easy, and Clinton came with her own set of issues. Chief among them was her campaign debt, which she wanted eliminated before she took the job of secretary of state. Would the president-elect go out and help her to do so? \"I\'m not begging her to take this job,\" Obama told his senior aides. \"If she wants it, I could help. But I\'m not willing to go out in these difficult economic times to do a flashy fundraiser in California.\" As it happened, plenty of people in the Senate were begging Obama to offer Clinton the job. Obama\'s aides believed that many Senate Democrats thought Clinton had extended her presidential campaign far beyond the point where she had lost the election. Her negative advertising wasted Democratic money, threatened to undermine the party\'s nominee, and suggested that she was disloyal to the party. They were unwilling to offer the junior New York senator a position ahead of her lowly rank, and she stood little chance of becoming majority leader. \"There was a lot of encouragement from inside the Senate to get her into this job,\" said one senior Obama aide. \"They wanted her out of there.\" ... As for controlling the uncontrollable Bill Clinton, Obama\'s aides drew up a series of checks on his fundraising for both Clinton Global Initiative and his work on HIV/AIDS across the world. But they really counted on 117'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'John_Podesta',19,1,'1633 - C05761498.txt','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptAuthor of Renegade is Richard Wolfe (wrote for Newsweek) Who wrote this? Of all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. I don\'t hold grudges, he told his aides. I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about what happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this. ... Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign. Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, Believe me. She\'s not over it yet. His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state, he told me later. I felt that she was disciplined, that she was','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptAuthor of Renegade is Richard Wolfe (wrote for Newsweek) Who wrote this? Of all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. \"I don\'t hold grudges,\" he told his aides. \"I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about what happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this.\" ... Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. \"I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign.\" Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, \"Believe me. She\'s not over it yet.\" His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. \"We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state,\" he told me later. \"I felt that she was disciplined, that she was'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'John_Podesta',19,1,'2099 - C05762760.txt','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2.doc Attached is the latest version of the speech, incorporating comments from Sandy and Strobe, as well as edits from Cheryl and Anne-Marie and Lissa. While it has improved, it has also grown in length. It is now just a bit shorter than your Senate confirmation testimony. There are places to cut, but I want you to see it in full so you can make your own assessments. John Podesta will send a few additional thoughts later today or tomorrow ? the rest of his comments are captured in this revised text. Dennis is going to sharpen and hone the sections on the Middle East and Iran, and I will ask Holbrooke to work on the Af-Pak piece. I am available any time to discuss. 142','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2.doc Attached is the latest version of the speech, incorporating comments from Sandy and Strobe, as well as edits from Cheryl and Anne-Marie and Lissa. While it has improved, it has also grown in length. It is now just a bit shorter than your Senate confirmation testimony. There are places to cut, but I want you to see it in full so you can make your own assessments. John Podesta will send a few additional thoughts later today or tomorrow ? the rest of his comments are captured in this revised text. Dennis is going to sharpen and hone the sections on the Middle East and Iran, and I will ask Holbrooke to work on the Af-Pak piece. I am available any time to discuss. 142'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'John_Podesta',19,1,'2295 - C05763097.txt','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s smart power, according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy realists and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish realist foreign policy adviser Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian Joseph Nye, a major proponent of soft power, the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism Brent Scowcroft the realist national security adviser under George H.W. Bush Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s \"smart power,\" according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy \"realists\" and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state; George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state; Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish \"realist\" foreign policy adviser; Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian; Joseph Nye, a major proponent of \"soft power,\" the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion; Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism; Brent Scowcroft; the \"realist\" national security adviser under George H.W. Bush; Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state; John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress; and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'John_Podesta',19,1,'2310 - C05763125.txt','SpeechGood. Just incorporating some line edits from Cheryl and want to make sure I got all of yours in. Have been getting feedback from Podesta et. al. Will have new draft to you shortly. How\'s it coming?','SpeechGood. Just incorporating some line edits from Cheryl and want to make sure I got all of yours in. Have been getting feedback from Podesta et. al. Will have new draft to you shortly. How\'s it coming?'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'John_Podesta',19,1,'2313 - C05763132.txt','SpeechYou will have a tight draft in 30 minutes ? at 8:15-ish.. Ok. Good. Just incorporating some line edits from Cheryl and want to make sure I got all of yours in. Have been getting feedback from Podesta et. al. Will have new draft to you shortly. How\'s it coming? 201','SpeechYou will have a tight draft in 30 minutes ? at 8:15-ish.. Ok. Good. Just incorporating some line edits from Cheryl and want to make sure I got all of yours in. Have been getting feedback from Podesta et. al. Will have new draft to you shortly. How\'s it coming? 201'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'John_Podesta',19,1,'2529 - C05763956.txt','My ListSorry I missed you last night ? Issues: Personnel Other Issues: Support Needs for Dialogs Monthly Thinking Group ? Politically/Positionally -- [Sandy Berger, Vartan Gregorian, John Podesta, Jim Kennedy, Minyon Moore, Strobe Talbott, Maggie Williams,] Agenda ? what do you want to claim ? non-pro development reform NK? Education Initiative: ? Dinner on 18 August ? Goal would be to begin implementing strategy of getting thinking per JS memo: the role higher education is and can play as part of smart diplomacy, including development to enhance the network or relationships between countries and peoples to elevate the conditions and capacities of peoples around the world. ? Potential guest list:','My ListSorry I missed you last night ? Issues: Personnel Other Issues: Support Needs for Dialogs Monthly Thinking Group ? Politically/Positionally -- [Sandy Berger, Vartan Gregorian, John Podesta, Jim Kennedy, Minyon Moore, Strobe Talbott, Maggie Williams,] Agenda ? what do you want to claim ? non-pro; development reform; NK? Education Initiative: ? Dinner on 18 August ? Goal would be to begin implementing strategy of getting thinking per JS memo: the role higher education is and can play as part of \"smart diplomacy\", including development to enhance the network or relationships between countries and peoples to elevate the conditions and capacities of peoples around the world. ? Potential guest list:'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'John_Podesta',19,1,'2687 - C05764263.txt','Follow upHe thinks there is limited hope for this and had an alternative strategy. Will discuss Did you ever talk to Podesta about CB? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Follow upHe thinks there is limited hope for this and had an alternative strategy. Will discuss Did you ever talk to Podesta about CB? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'John_Podesta',19,1,'2922 - C05764696.txt','Mr. John Podesta requested to speak with the SecretaryFYI Colleagues Mr. Podesta of the Center for American Progress requested to speak with the Secretary at her earliest availability. Ops stands by ready to assist. Best regards, Erfana Andrabi Watch Officer State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512','Mr. John Podesta requested to speak with the SecretaryFYI Colleagues Mr. Podesta of the Center for American Progress requested to speak with the Secretary at her earliest availability. Ops stands by ready to assist. Best regards, Erfana Andrabi Watch Officer State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'John_Podesta',19,1,'2985 - C05764827.txt','Call ListHe can to anytime this morning before 1pm, or anytime tomorrow. (He is travelling after 1pm today). Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport B6 302','Call ListHe can to anytime this morning before 1pm, or anytime tomorrow. (He is travelling after 1pm today). Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport B6 302'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'John_Podesta',19,1,'2987 - C05764829.txt','Call ListIII suggest that and confirm with you. His ofl?fce said he would be available any time tomorrow, so I\'m sure it\'ll be fine. But I will check back and confirm. I cannot do before 1 today. What about 7 or 8 am tomorrow? He can to anytime this morning before 1pm, or anytime tomorrow. (He is travelling after 1pm today). Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport B6 304','Call ListIII suggest that and confirm with you. His ofl?fce said he would be available any time tomorrow, so I\'m sure it\'ll be fine. But I will check back and confirm. I cannot do before 1 today. What about 7 or 8 am tomorrow? He can to anytime this morning before 1pm, or anytime tomorrow. (He is travelling after 1pm today). Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport B6 304'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'John_Podesta',19,1,'2999 - C05764851.txt','Call ListAs I mentioned to you last night, lauren reports he can talk anytime after 1pm today. Or anytime tomorrow. U need to let us know when. Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel B6 Rothschild Rapoport','Call ListAs I mentioned to you last night, lauren reports he can talk anytime after 1pm today. Or anytime tomorrow. U need to let us know when. Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel B6 Rothschild Rapoport'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'John_Podesta',19,1,'3004 - C05764857.txt','Call ListNo he\'s not available after 1pm today. He is only avail before 1pm. I\'m waiting to hear bk from his office about tomorrow morning As I mentioned to you last night, lauren reports he can talk anytime after 1pm today. Or anytime tomorrow. U need to let us know when. Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport B6 313','Call ListNo he\'s not available after 1pm today. He is only avail before 1pm. I\'m waiting to hear bk from his office about tomorrow morning As I mentioned to you last night, lauren reports he can talk anytime after 1pm today. Or anytime tomorrow. U need to let us know when. Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. Thx. Can you call Tom Donilon\'s office and schedule a call w him for me late tomorrow afternoon or evening (after I get back from Kennedy funeral) or if that is not convenient for him, ask that he suggest times that work for him. Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel Rothschild Rapoport B6 313'),(4.8796070316866516,4.8796070316866516,2500,'John_Podesta',19,1,'3012 - C05764873.txt','Call ListDonilon can do 730 am tomorrow. III work with huma to sort out logistics. Jiloty, Lauren C B6 Lauren told me after 1 would not work for him so that\'s why tomorrow is better. As I mentioned to you last night, lauren reports he can talk anytime after 1pm today. Or anytime tomorrow. U need to let us know when. Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. lic Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel B6 Rothschild Rapoport','Call ListDonilon can do 730 am tomorrow. III work with huma to sort out logistics. Jiloty, Lauren C B6 Lauren told me after 1 would not work for him so that\'s why tomorrow is better. As I mentioned to you last night, lauren reports he can talk anytime after 1pm today. Or anytime tomorrow. U need to let us know when. Did we ever get a time? The call will last an hour. I can also do early tomorrow am. I left word with his office. He is travelling most of tomorrow, but they are going to check in with him to see if there are any pockets of time that work for him. They owe me a call back- ill let you and huma know when I hear. lic Great - I\'m updating it as we speak and will send a revised shortly. I have spoken to the following so they can be removed from list: Reed Podesta Kasit Wiesel B6 Rothschild Rapoport'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'John_S._and_James_L._Knight_Foundation',1,1,'2358 - C05763252.txt','NewseumThat\'s great. Fyi I spoke w Chairman of the Newseum and there will be no cost for S speech on 21st. They\'re honored to host. The Chair is the CEO of the Knight Foundation and if the event requires sponsorship for it to be free they will sponsor. Whatever our legal regs are, Newseum and/or Knight will accommodate.','NewseumThat\'s great. Fyi I spoke w Chairman of the Newseum and there will be no cost for S speech on 21st. They\'re honored to host. The Chair is the CEO of the Knight Foundation and if the event requires sponsorship for it to be free they will sponsor. Whatever our legal regs are, Newseum and/or Knight will accommodate.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'John_Sherman',1,1,'1894 - C05762384.txt','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'John_Solomon_(Canadian_politician)',1,1,'2151 - C05762829.txt','PersonalI will. Philippe is keeping Solomon informed -- he passed along a readout of Jim\'s conversation yesterday. Would you pis give Lanny a report and do you know who is keeping Solomon informed? Yes. We had Jim raise this with the Greek ambassador yesterday, who told him that they were aware of the situation and would come back with a report when Jim got to Corfu. Do you know anything about this? Dear Hillary, John Solomon, Exec Editor of Washington Times and a close personal friend (and always fair to us as AP reporter and later Wash Post reporter), has called about a Wash Times reporter who is being held by Iranians. He says Greeks have good relations and he believes they are trying to help. He believes you are meeting with Greek Foreign Minister tomorrow and hopes you can raise the issue with him - he may already know something about it. Any information he knows would help family. Hope you can do this - And hope your elbow is better - Best wishes, 71','PersonalI will. Philippe is keeping Solomon informed -- he passed along a readout of Jim\'s conversation yesterday. Would you pis give Lanny a report and do you know who is keeping Solomon informed? Yes. We had Jim raise this with the Greek ambassador yesterday, who told him that they were aware of the situation and would come back with a report when Jim got to Corfu. Do you know anything about this? Dear Hillary, John Solomon, Exec Editor of Washington Times and a close personal friend (and always fair to us as AP reporter and later Wash Post reporter), has called about a Wash Times reporter who is being held by Iranians. He says Greeks have good relations and he believes they are trying to help. He believes you are meeting with Greek Foreign Minister tomorrow and hopes you can raise the issue with him - he may already know something about it. Any information he knows would help family. Hope you can do this - And hope your elbow is better - Best wishes, 71'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'John_Solomon_(rugby_union)',1,1,'2144 - C05762817.txt','PersonalYes. We had Jim raise this with the Greek ambassador yesterday, who told him that they were aware of the situation and would come back with a report when Jim got to Corfu. Do you know anything about this? Dear Hillary, John Solomon, Exec Editor of Washington Times and a close personal friend (and always fair to us as AP reporter and later Wash Post reporter), has called about a Wash Times reporter who is being held by Iranians. He says Greeks have good relations and he believes they are trying to help. He believes you are meeting with Greek Foreign Minister tomorrow and hopes you can raise the issue with him - he may already know something about it. Any information he knows would help family. Hope you can do this - And hope your elbow is better - Best wishes, Lanny IRS Circular 230 disclosure: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS, we inform you that any tax advice contained in this communication, unless expressly stated otherwise, was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matter(s) addressed herein. NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: THIS E-MAIL IS MEANT FOR ONLY THE INTENDED RECIPIENT OF THE TRANSMISSION, AND MAY BE A COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGED BY LAW. IF YOU RECEIVED THIS E- MAIL IN ERROR, ANY REVIEW, USE, DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION, OR COPYING OF THIS E-MAIL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. PLEASE NOTIFY US 69','PersonalYes. We had Jim raise this with the Greek ambassador yesterday, who told him that they were aware of the situation and would come back with a report when Jim got to Corfu. Do you know anything about this? Dear Hillary, John Solomon, Exec Editor of Washington Times and a close personal friend (and always fair to us as AP reporter and later Wash Post reporter), has called about a Wash Times reporter who is being held by Iranians. He says Greeks have good relations and he believes they are trying to help. He believes you are meeting with Greek Foreign Minister tomorrow and hopes you can raise the issue with him - he may already know something about it. Any information he knows would help family. Hope you can do this - And hope your elbow is better - Best wishes, Lanny IRS Circular 230 disclosure: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS, we inform you that any tax advice contained in this communication, unless expressly stated otherwise, was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matter(s) addressed herein. NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: THIS E-MAIL IS MEANT FOR ONLY THE INTENDED RECIPIENT OF THE TRANSMISSION, AND MAY BE A COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGED BY LAW. IF YOU RECEIVED THIS E- MAIL IN ERROR, ANY REVIEW, USE, DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION, OR COPYING OF THIS E-MAIL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. PLEASE NOTIFY US 69'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'John_Stremlau',2,1,'2043 - C05762679.txt','fyiSee traffic below ? read down to first email Libya is hosting the AU summit at the end of June and the theme for the summit is agriculture. Gaddafi is most likely trying to build up international support for the summit. Jeff has been in contact w/ AU and NEPAD reps and encouraged them to write a letter. Interesting. Why? ? Gaddafi is sending a letter to President Obama tomorrow about food security and asking U.S. to increase its support ? The head of NEPAD and AU are sending a letter to S Clinton tomorrow also about food security Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Cell: Blackberry: Email: StremlauMH@state.gov','fyiSee traffic below ? read down to first email Libya is hosting the AU summit at the end of June and the theme for the summit is agriculture. Gaddafi is most likely trying to build up international support for the summit. Jeff has been in contact w/ AU and NEPAD reps and encouraged them to write a letter. Interesting. Why? ? Gaddafi is sending a letter to President Obama tomorrow about food security and asking U.S. to increase its support ? The head of NEPAD and AU are sending a letter to S Clinton tomorrow also about food security Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Cell: Blackberry: Email: StremlauMH@state.gov'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'John_Stremlau',2,1,'2257 - C05763029.txt','the secretary\'s speechI\'ve been hearing really incredible feedback on the secretary\'s speech. One thing that people keep saying is that this is the first time they can recall a secretary getting technical on the issue. Often times leaders just tell feel good stories. I think we really took a big step forward by laying out our vision for food security through the seven areas of focus and how we\'ll work through country-led processes like CAADP. People also really like how Megan made that great connection between Ejeta\'s life work and our plan going forward. Megan did a great job laying out the lab to farm to market to table. That\'s exactly what we\'re going for and what hasn\'t been articulated well in the past. Let\'s keep the dialogue at a high level and really challenge people on this issue in the future ? not just regurgitate USAID success stories like we did during the Bush years! Best, Matt Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Email: StremlauMH@state.gov 70','the secretary\'s speechI\'ve been hearing really incredible feedback on the secretary\'s speech. One thing that people keep saying is that this is the first time they can recall a secretary getting \"technical\" on the issue. Often times leaders just tell feel good stories. I think we really took a big step forward by laying out our vision for food security through the seven areas of focus and how we\'ll work through country-led processes like CAADP. People also really like how Megan made that great connection between Ejeta\'s life work and our plan going forward. Megan did a great job laying out the lab to farm to market to table. That\'s exactly what we\'re going for and what hasn\'t been articulated well in the past. Let\'s keep the dialogue at a high level and really challenge people on this issue in the future ? not just regurgitate USAID success stories like we did during the Bush years! Best, Matt Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Email: StremlauMH@state.gov 70'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'John_T._Chambers',1,1,'1287 - C05760666.txt','Exciting NewsWill do. Pis contact Dave to set up a time for hm to come in to see me. Thx. Hi Hillary, you are doing an amazing job as our Secretary of State and we are all immensely proud of you. Really enjoyed your recent remarks regarding Afghanistan. Your words were spot on. Fyi, I will be in Kabul, Afghanistan from 7 thru 14 April and am being hosted by Flamed Wardak, the son of the Afghanistan Secretary of Defense. Looking forward to the visit. There is some exciting personal news that I wanted to share with you. Although it has not yet been announced, I wanted you to know that I recently interviewed with Cisco President ( John Chambers) and accepted a senior executive position ( effective 4 May ) to be the face and thought leader for Cisco in the field of Intelligent Urbanization with my focus area being on Physical Safety and Security. My wife (Faith) and I will live in Bangalore, India ( we are very excited ) and my area of responsibility will be the emerging markets of Asia, Middle East and Africa . Since I will operate from India that particular country will be a major focal point. The use of the Network to improve the quality of life of Millions of people in areas such as Education, Health Care and Security will be a major thrust of  Intelligent Urbanization. Faith and I are pumped up about our new overseas adventure and the chance to work for a world class company and a superb business leader like John Chambers. It is really a wonderful opportunity to positively impact many lives around the Globe. Hope to perhaps call on you for a few minutes before I head over to India. All the best and God Bless. Sincerely, Dave 21','Exciting NewsWill do. Pis contact Dave to set up a time for hm to come in to see me. Thx. Hi Hillary, you are doing an amazing job as our Secretary of State and we are all immensely proud of you. Really enjoyed your recent remarks regarding Afghanistan. Your words were spot on. Fyi, I will be in Kabul, Afghanistan from 7 thru 14 April and am being hosted by Flamed Wardak, the son of the Afghanistan Secretary of Defense. Looking forward to the visit. There is some exciting personal news that I wanted to share with you. Although it has not yet been announced, I wanted you to know that I recently interviewed with Cisco President ( John Chambers) and accepted a senior executive position ( effective 4 May ) to be the face and thought leader for Cisco in the field of \"Intelligent Urbanization\" with my focus area being on Physical Safety and Security. My wife (Faith) and I will live in Bangalore, India ( we are very excited ) and my area of responsibility will be the emerging markets of Asia, Middle East and Africa . Since I will operate from India that particular country will be a major focal point. The use of the Network to improve the quality of life of Millions of people in areas such as Education, Health Care and Security will be a major thrust of \" Intelligent Urbanization\". Faith and I are pumped up about our new overseas adventure and the chance to work for a world class company and a superb business leader like John Chambers. It is really a wonderful opportunity to positively impact many lives around the Globe. Hope to perhaps call on you for a few minutes before I head over to India. All the best and God Bless. Sincerely, Dave 21'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'John_Wren',2,1,'1090 - C05760338.txt','ReminderYes to both. roy spence asked if u would say hello and take a picture with his friends. Its not john wren but someone else who works at omni corn and his wife. Can we do later today in lobby on way out to airport? Also, cathy hall is in town too. Also asking if she can say hello and thought we could do the same. What do u think?','ReminderYes to both. roy spence asked if u would say hello and take a picture with his friends. Its not john wren but someone else who works at omni corn and his wife. Can we do later today in lobby on way out to airport? Also, cathy hall is in town too. Also asking if she can say hello and thought we could do the same. What do u think?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'John_Wren',2,1,'3275 - C05765763.txt','Reminderroy spence asked if u would say hello and take a picture with his friends. Its not john wren but someone else who works at omni corn and his wife. Can we do later today in lobby on way out to airport? Also, cathy hall is in town too. Also asking if she can say hello and thought we could do the same. What do u think?','Reminderroy spence asked if u would say hello and take a picture with his friends. Its not john wren but someone else who works at omni corn and his wife. Can we do later today in lobby on way out to airport? Also, cathy hall is in town too. Also asking if she can say hello and thought we could do the same. What do u think?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Joint_Chiefs_of_Staff',1,1,'3210 - C05765608.txt','Navies of DPRK and ROK exchange fireSEOUL (AP) - Navy ships of the two Koreas exchanged fire November 10 along their disputed western sea border, South Korean military officers said. A South Korean warship shot at a North Korean navy ship that crossed the disputed western sea border on the morning of November 10 and the North\'s ship shot back, said an officer at the Seoul\'s Joint Chiefs of Staff. Another officer said there were no South Korean casualties, though it was unclear whether there were any on the North Korean side. He said that the North Korean ship was seriously damaged and that it turned back toward northern waters after the brief skirmish. Both officers spoke on condition of anonymity, citing department policy.','Navies of DPRK and ROK exchange fireSEOUL (AP) - Navy ships of the two Koreas exchanged fire November 10 along their disputed western sea border, South Korean military officers said. A South Korean warship shot at a North Korean navy ship that crossed the disputed western sea border on the morning of November 10 and the North\'s ship shot back, said an officer at the Seoul\'s Joint Chiefs of Staff. Another officer said there were no South Korean casualties, though it was unclear whether there were any on the North Korean side. He said that the North Korean ship was seriously damaged and that it turned back toward northern waters after the brief skirmish. Both officers spoke on condition of anonymity, citing department policy.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Joint_Task_Force_Bravo',2,1,'2223 - C05762947.txt','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesUpdate from tom I am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? According to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesUpdate from tom I am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? According to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Joint_Task_Force_Bravo',2,1,'2268 - C05763053.txt','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesI am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San ? Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? 96','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesI am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San ? Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? 96'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Jonas_Geitner',2,1,'1445 - C05761169.txt','Some intel for you...This is about Sri Lankan Govt and the Tigers... I have a good source. This was shared to me at my and Karen\'s Derby Party yesterday (can you believe the 50 to 1 odds winner?). There was a meeting held with Geitner asked for and led by IMF... They told him you were intruding into his domain by ordering/telling IMF to suspend funding to Sri Lakan Govt. B6','Some intel for you...This is about Sri Lankan Govt and the Tigers... I have a good source. This was shared to me at my and Karen\'s Derby Party yesterday (can you believe the 50 to 1 odds winner?). There was a meeting held with Geitner asked for and led by IMF... They told him you were intruding into his domain by ordering/telling IMF to suspend funding to Sri Lakan Govt. B6'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Jonas_Geitner',2,1,'334 - C05758456.txt','Some Intel for you... Some intel for you...Do you know anything about this--from any angle? This is about Sri Lankan Govt and the Tigers... I have a good source. This was shared to me at my and Karen\'s Derby Party yesterday (can you believe the 50 to 1 odds winner?). There was a meeting held with Geitner asked for and led by IMF... They told him you were intruding into his domain by ordering/telling IMF to suspend funding to Sri Lakan Govt. My take is that the people on the ground both with World Bank and IMF believe the Tigers need to be completely defeated and any collateral damage inflicted on private people by SL govt in process is ok... They also believe Tigers are better at propaganda than SL govt... I have no idea what reality is... I know all about the conflict because there\'s been so much written over time but no idea of reality on ground. My point is that IMF/World Bank is hoping to get Geitner to intervene and they recently played to his sense of who is US point person on IMF... So, that\'s what I know. I\'ll keep my ears open.','Some Intel for you... Some intel for you...Do you know anything about this--from any angle? This is about Sri Lankan Govt and the Tigers... I have a good source. This was shared to me at my and Karen\'s Derby Party yesterday (can you believe the 50 to 1 odds winner?). There was a meeting held with Geitner asked for and led by IMF... They told him you were intruding into his domain by ordering/telling IMF to suspend funding to Sri Lakan Govt. My take is that the people on the ground both with World Bank and IMF believe the Tigers need to be completely defeated and any collateral damage inflicted on private people by SL govt in process is ok... They also believe Tigers are better at propaganda than SL govt... I have no idea what reality is... I know all about the conflict because there\'s been so much written over time but no idea of reality on ground. My point is that IMF/World Bank is hoping to get Geitner to intervene and they recently played to his sense of who is US point person on IMF... So, that\'s what I know. I\'ll keep my ears open.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Jonathan_Martin_(American_football)',2,1,'1638 - C05761505.txt','\'Renegade\' CliffsNotesFYI POL Tro \'Renegade\' CliffsNotes By: Jonathan Martin June 2, 2009 12:22 AM EST The flood of books devoted to the 2008 campaign and President Barack Obama begins in earnest this week with the release of Renegade, The Making of a President, by former Newsweek reporter Richard Wolfe. Wolffe\'s account of the Obama campaign isn\'t to be officially released until Tuesday, but POLITICO obtained a copy earlier this week. Herewith are some of the book\'s most fascinating nuggets: No Shrum Moment: Before the election had been called, but when it looked promising for Obama the then- candidate called his top adviser, David Axelrod. What\'s going on? Obama asked. Look, I\'m not going to say congratulations yet, but boy, it looks awfully good, Axelrod replied. Axelrod, Wolfe notes, wanted to avoid a repeat of 2004, when John Kerry\'s top adviser, Bob Shrum, told the Massachusetts senator prematurely on election night that he wanted to be the first to say, Mr. President. Pritzker Veers Off-Message (A little): The impressive fundraising Obama demonstrated in 2007 was largely a result of the usual high-dollar contributors ? not the small-dollar donors the campaign liked to hold up to the press. It wasn\'t the Internet, admitted Penny Pritzker, Obama\'s national finance chair. \'','\'Renegade\' CliffsNotesFYI POL Tro \'Renegade\' CliffsNotes By: Jonathan Martin June 2, 2009 12:22 AM EST The flood of books devoted to the 2008 campaign and President Barack Obama begins in earnest this week with the release of \"Renegade, The Making of a President,\" by former Newsweek reporter Richard Wolfe. Wolffe\'s account of the Obama campaign isn\'t to be officially released until Tuesday, but POLITICO obtained a copy earlier this week. Herewith are some of the book\'s most fascinating nuggets: No Shrum Moment: Before the election had been called, but when it looked promising for Obama the then- candidate called his top adviser, David Axelrod. \"What\'s going on?\" Obama asked. \"Look, I\'m not going to say congratulations yet, but boy, it looks awfully good,\" Axelrod replied. Axelrod, Wolfe notes, wanted to avoid a repeat of 2004, when John Kerry\'s top adviser, Bob Shrum, told the Massachusetts senator prematurely on election night that he wanted to be the first to say, \"Mr. President.\" Pritzker Veers Off-Message (A little): The impressive fundraising Obama demonstrated in 2007 was largely a result of the usual high-dollar contributors ? not the small-dollar donors the campaign liked to hold up to the press. \"It wasn\'t the Internet,\" admitted Penny Pritzker, Obama\'s national finance chair. \''),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Jonathan_Martin_(American_football)',2,1,'1696 - C05761682.txt','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage, said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. He\'s out of step with the next generation. Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated, said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. \"Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage,\" said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. \"He\'s out of step with the next generation.\" Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. \"Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated,\" said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Jonathan_Powell_(Labour_adviser)',3,1,'1495 - C05761260.txt','fyi: Tony...SidOk. Jonathan Powell tells me that remarks about Tony would be appreciated but that what would really be significant will be your conversation with Merkel. Sid','fyi: Tony...SidOk. Jonathan Powell tells me that remarks about Tony would be appreciated but that what would really be significant will be your conversation with Merkel. Sid'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Jonathan_Powell_(Labour_adviser)',3,1,'1661 - C05761557.txt','Miliband...Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak with him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid At last, a great mobile device for under $50. Take a Peek!','Miliband...Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal; 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak with him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid At last, a great mobile device for under $50. Take a Peek!'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Jonathan_Powell_(Labour_adviser)',3,1,'1664 - C05761562.txt','Miliband...Ok now, Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Very sorry to read this confirmation. Email if and when it would be convenient to call you. Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak wi th him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid','Miliband...Ok now, Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Very sorry to read this confirmation. Email if and when it would be convenient to call you. Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal; 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak wi th him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jonathan_Prince',1,1,'1877 - C05762349.txt','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, The Settlements Myth, is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the road map for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements). Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the construction line of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain existing major Israeli population centers in the West Bank on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . . One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an agreed outcome of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the construction line, saying that within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria. However, there never were any agreed principles of settlement activities. Moreover, the effort to define the construction line was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, \"The Settlements Myth,\" is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the \"road map\" for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: \"GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements).\" Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley; President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon; and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the \"construction line\" of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain \"existing major Israeli population centers\" in the West Bank \"on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . .\" One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an \"agreed outcome\" of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the \"construction line,\" saying that \"within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria.\" However, there never were any \"agreed principles of settlement activities.\" Moreover, the effort to define the \"construction line\" was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Joni_Mitchell',2,1,'2860 - C05764605.txt','Mitchell calling u in 5 minutes111A','Mitchell calling u in 5 minutes111A'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Joni_Mitchell',2,1,'3331 - C05765858.txt','Re:Mitchell calling one more time now.','Re:Mitchell calling one more time now.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jon_Huntsman,_Jr.',1,1,'1838 - C05762241.txt','NYTimes - Utah Governor to Become Ambassador to ChinaUtah Governor to Become Ambassador to China By Jeff Zeleny Updated President Obama on Saturday selected one of the nation\'s leading Republican governors to serve as the ambassador to China, nominating Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman for the diplomatic post that Mr. Obama called as important as any in the world. We will launch a new era of partnership between our two nations that will advance our shared dreams of opportunity and security in America, in Asia and around the world, Mr. Obama said. I can think of no more important assignment than creating the kinds of bridges between our two countries that will determine the well being not just of Americans and Chinese, but also the future of the world. In a morning announcement at the White House, Mr. Huntsman stood at the president\'s side in the Diplomatic Room and accepted the position that he said came as a surprise. As a co-chairman of Senator John McCain\'s presidential campaign last year, Mr. Huntsman said he did not expect to be called into action by the person who beat us. Mr. Huntsman, 49, learned to speak Mandarin Chinese from his days as a Mormon missionary in Taiwan. He has worked in two Bush administrations, serving as the ambassador to Singapore in the final year of George H.W. Bush\'s term and as a deputy United States trade ambassador for George W. Bush. For Mr. Obama, whose advisers already have their eyes set on his re-election in 2012, the selection of Mr. Huntsman is something of a political coup. He has emerged as one of the nation\'s most visible Republican governors and was expected to at least consider seeking his party\'s presidential nomination to run against Mr. Obama. In the breadth of issues at stake, this ambassadorship is as important as any in the world, Mr. Obama said. I believe there is much to be gained from a closer working relationship with China, but improved relationships will require candor on issues in which we don\'t always agree. As the Republican Party forges through a period of reinvention, Mr. Huntsman has been a leading voice for the direction of the party. He has been a political moderate on issues like immigration, gay rights and the environment, even though he represented one of the most conservative states in the country.','NYTimes - Utah Governor to Become Ambassador to ChinaUtah Governor to Become Ambassador to China By Jeff Zeleny Updated President Obama on Saturday selected one of the nation\'s leading Republican governors to serve as the ambassador to China, nominating Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman for the diplomatic post that Mr. Obama called \"as important as any in the world.\" \"We will launch a new era of partnership between our two nations that will advance our shared dreams of opportunity and security in America, in Asia and around the world,\" Mr. Obama said. \"I can think of no more important assignment than creating the kinds of bridges between our two countries that will determine the well being not just of Americans and Chinese, but also the future of the world.\" In a morning announcement at the White House, Mr. Huntsman stood at the president\'s side in the Diplomatic Room and accepted the position that he said came as a surprise. As a co-chairman of Senator John McCain\'s presidential campaign last year, Mr. Huntsman said he did not expect to be \"called into action by the person who beat us.\" Mr. Huntsman, 49, learned to speak Mandarin Chinese from his days as a Mormon missionary in Taiwan. He has worked in two Bush administrations, serving as the ambassador to Singapore in the final year of George H.W. Bush\'s term and as a deputy United States trade ambassador for George W. Bush. For Mr. Obama, whose advisers already have their eyes set on his re-election in 2012, the selection of Mr. Huntsman is something of a political coup. He has emerged as one of the nation\'s most visible Republican governors and was expected to at least consider seeking his party\'s presidential nomination to run against Mr. Obama. \"In the breadth of issues at stake, this ambassadorship is as important as any in the world,\" Mr. Obama said. \"I believe there is much to be gained from a closer working relationship with China, but improved relationships will require candor on issues in which we don\'t always agree.\" As the Republican Party forges through a period of reinvention, Mr. Huntsman has been a leading voice for the direction of the party. He has been a political moderate on issues like immigration, gay rights and the environment, even though he represented one of the most conservative states in the country.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Jon_Kyl',2,1,'1974 - C05762567.txt','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do, said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. \"All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do,\" said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Jon_Kyl',2,1,'3356 - C05765888.txt','WT op-ed by Jane HarmanaUltoljington afiinco Thursday, September 10, 2009 It\'f,1the Coratztion, Stupid Rep. Jane Harman In rnr.. .ent weeks, prominent American politicians and columnists have begun debating troop levels in Afghanistan. Some call for a complete withdrawal, while others favor increasing the number of U.S. troops. The size of U.S. forces in Afghanistan is a critical issue, but a debate about troop strength misses the point. Unless and until one other problem is addressed, neither more troops nor fewer troops will reverse the tide of terrorism being fomented in Afghanistan or improve our national security. It I he corruption, sturici. Eliminating corruption in Afghanistan is in both that nation\'s interest and ours. From the Afghan perspective, an honest government would give the people a genuine say in the direction of their country. For us, it would dramatically increase our national security, both because it would increase the effectiveness of our efforts to fight the Taiiban and because the end result would be an Afghan population more invested in taking on the fight themselves. That is our real objective. Wrion I traveled tc P..tgrianistan in April with Sen. Jon Kyl, Arizona Republican, we were warned by opposition candidates that the country\'s presidential election would be marred by widespread fraud. They were right. On top of everything else that we have learned about the Afghan government, the vote that took place on Aug. 20 was a sham. Every indication. is that the election results have been completely skewed by widespread, sys..fematic Afghan politics have never been particularly clean -- money, power and position traditionally have been traded for support. from tribal and ethnic blocs. But evidence of fraud in last month\'s election is colossally disturbing: Voter cards were bought and sold freely in the run-up to the vote, precinct workers arrived at dawn to find baiht boxes stuffed fill], some dastricts recorded more votes than there were registered voters, and nationwide voter registrt*c.:,:il. sumassed the number of eligible voters. by as much as 5 million. The Electoral Complaints','WT op-ed by Jane HarmanaUltoljington afiinco Thursday, September 10, 2009 It\'f,1the Coratztion, Stupid Rep. Jane Harman In rnr.. .ent weeks, prominent American politicians and columnists have begun debating troop levels in Afghanistan. Some call for a complete withdrawal, while others favor increasing the number of U.S. troops. The size of U.S. forces in Afghanistan is a critical issue, but a debate about troop strength misses the point. Unless and until one other problem is addressed, neither more troops nor fewer troops will reverse the tide of terrorism being fomented in Afghanistan or improve our national security. It I he corruption, sturici. Eliminating corruption in Afghanistan is in both that nation\'s interest and ours. From the Afghan perspective, an honest government would give the people a genuine say in the direction of their country. For us, it would dramatically increase our national security, both because it would increase the effectiveness of our efforts to fight the Taiiban and because the end result would be an Afghan population more invested in taking on the fight themselves. That is our real objective. Wrion I traveled tc P..tgrianistan in April with Sen. Jon Kyl, Arizona Republican, we were warned by opposition candidates that the country\'s presidential election would be marred by widespread fraud. They were right. On top of everything else that we have learned about the Afghan government, the vote that took place on Aug. 20 was a sham. Every indication. is that the election results have been completely skewed by widespread, sys..fematic Afghan politics have never been particularly clean -- money, power and position traditionally have been traded for support. from tribal and ethnic blocs. But evidence of fraud in last month\'s election is colossally disturbing: Voter cards were bought and sold freely in the run-up to the vote, precinct workers arrived at dawn to find baiht boxes stuffed fill], some dastricts recorded more votes than there were registered voters, and nationwide voter registrt*c.:,:il. sumassed the number of eligible voters. by as much as 5 million. The Electoral Complaints'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Jon_Meacham',2,1,'1208 - C05760513.txt','Kissinger interviewI just found out that Jon Meacham will moderate the interview which puts this in a very different light. I need some guidance about what points I\'m trying to make and any info about Meacham\'s possible line of questions.','Kissinger interviewI just found out that Jon Meacham will \"moderate\" the interview which puts this in a very different light. I need some guidance about what points I\'m trying to make and any info about Meacham\'s possible line of questions.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Jon_Meacham',2,1,'3434 - C05766036.txt','Kissinger interviewI just found out that Jon Meacham will moderate the interview which puts this in a very different light. I need some guidance about what points I\'m trying to make and any info about Meacham\'s possible line of questions.','Kissinger interviewI just found out that Jon Meacham will \"moderate\" the interview which puts this in a very different light. I need some guidance about what points I\'m trying to make and any info about Meacham\'s possible line of questions.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Jordan',4,1,'108 - C05739684.txt','Stevens Update on Benghazi -- 4/26 7am Stevens Update On Benghazi -- 4/26 7arnFIRM Fogarty, Daniel .1 All: Ops has provided below the latest Stevens update on Benghazi: ? Traffkaccidenti Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seathelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee Mjuries are light if any. Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? INC head Malunoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to he met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Thanks, Dan','Stevens Update on Benghazi -- 4/26 7am Stevens Update On Benghazi -- 4/26 7arnFIRM Fogarty, Daniel .1 All: Ops has provided below the latest Stevens update on Benghazi: ? Traffkaccidenti Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seathelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee Mjuries are light if any. Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? INC head Malunoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to he met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Thanks, Dan'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Jordan',4,1,'111 - C05739687.txt','Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 1200 (SBU) Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 0700 (SBU) B6Here are more details on the overnight traffic accident. Dear Colleagues, S/E Chris Stevens provided the following update from Benghazi at 1200 EDT to Embassy Tripoli DCM Polaschik and NEA/MAG Director Roebuck: Traffic accident: Following discussions with S/E Stevens and other USG officials, the TNC has agreed not to issue any public statement regarding the accident. S/E Stevens\' USG colleagues are waiting for guidance from their HQ regarding proposed compensation of 52,000 Libyan dinars ($43,312): 13,000 ($10,828) per victim, to cover funeral costs and other compensation. TNC will accompany S/E Stevens on his courtesy calls on the families, to take place either today or tomorrow. In the view of S/E Stevens, the TNC has been handling this incident in a professional and low-profile manner. [Note: S/E Stevens separately provided the following details of the accident: The U.S. vehicle was traveling back from the Benghazi airport at moderate speed. The U.S. vehicle was struck by the Libyan vehicle going at high speed in an intersection. As a correction to earlier information - four people were killed and only two were injured.] Police chief: S/E Stevens met with the Benghazi chief of police today, following discussions related to the accident. The police chief is a university professor who took on these police duties after the revolution. According to the police chief, there are only 3,000 police in the Benghazi area, down from 6,000 prior to the revolution. Many police simply did not return to their jobs after the revolution, as they feared retaliation. EU and UK reps have met with the Special Envoy Stevens reported at 0700 EDT on 4/26: ? Traffic accident: Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seatbelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee injuries are light if any, Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? TNC head Mahmoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to be met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Christina Tomlinson Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center tomfinsonct@state,gov 202-6474512 Itg1kik ,MEN7 oi rrr Ops Center celebrates its SOth anniversary with 24 hours of OPERATIONS CENTER worldwide service on April 30, Register now to participAe.','Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 1200 (SBU) Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 0700 (SBU) B6Here are more details on the overnight traffic accident. Dear Colleagues, S/E Chris Stevens provided the following update from Benghazi at 1200 EDT to Embassy Tripoli DCM Polaschik and NEA/MAG Director Roebuck: Traffic accident: Following discussions with S/E Stevens and other USG officials, the TNC has agreed not to issue any public statement regarding the accident. S/E Stevens\' USG colleagues are waiting for guidance from their HQ regarding proposed compensation of 52,000 Libyan dinars ($43,312): 13,000 ($10,828) per victim, to cover funeral costs and other compensation. TNC will accompany S/E Stevens on his courtesy calls on the families, to take place either today or tomorrow. In the view of S/E Stevens, the TNC has been handling this incident in a professional and low-profile manner. [Note: S/E Stevens separately provided the following details of the accident: The U.S. vehicle was traveling back from the Benghazi airport at moderate speed. The U.S. vehicle was struck by the Libyan vehicle going at high speed in an intersection. As a correction to earlier information - four people were killed and only two were injured.] Police chief: S/E Stevens met with the Benghazi chief of police today, following discussions related to the accident. The police chief is a university professor who took on these police duties after the revolution. According to the police chief, there are only 3,000 police in the Benghazi area, down from 6,000 prior to the revolution. Many police simply did not return to their jobs after the revolution, as they feared retaliation. EU and UK reps have met with the Special Envoy Stevens reported at 0700 EDT on 4/26: ? Traffic accident: Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seatbelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee injuries are light if any, Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? TNC head Mahmoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to be met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Christina Tomlinson Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center tomfinsonct@state,gov 202-6474512 Itg1kik ,MEN7 oi rrr Ops Center celebrates its SOth anniversary with 24 hours of OPERATIONS CENTER worldwide service on April 30\", Register now to participAe.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Jordan',4,1,'195 - C05739790.txt','ThanksYour remarks this afternoon at Andrews were wonderful Thanks for doing so much for our institution on such a sad day. Just sent you a hi side note on visits to Jordan and Iraq, and look forward to catching up. Enjoy the weekend in the meantime. Bill','ThanksYour remarks this afternoon at Andrews were wonderful Thanks for doing so much for our institution on such a sad day. Just sent you a hi side note on visits to Jordan and Iraq, and look forward to catching up. Enjoy the weekend in the meantime. Bill'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Jordan',4,1,'2759 - C05764415.txt','For u and to pass on to HRCSee below for discussion. I think we are going to need to be very specific about limiting more of her activities in the building than she suggests b/c as is, she is in many matters here too that are very consuming. cdm I was delighted to see the Rothkopf piece yesterday, and not only b/c he mentioned me! It identified State as the source of big ideas under your leadership, ideas that adapt our foreign policy to a 21st c world and allow us to get things done. As I think about what I want to sink my teeth into over the next 18 months and how I can best serve you, I have concluded that I want to devote myself full time to the QDDR. -- driving the process and the outcomes as efficiently and effectvely as possible. I have run something like this before I know almost all the players my staff is well plugged into the building and I am committed to all the ideas that we want to see emerge. Instead of hiring a senior director, I propose that the AID designate and I start driving the process by working w/ Karen and the staff and reporting to/engaging the senior leadiership team on a weekly basis. As Cheryl and I discussed, I am well aware that taking on this role means cutting many other things that I do. The demands for policy planning talks have been proliferating because they serve the interests of the bureaus. I am less convinced that they are the best use of my time or that they allow me to best serve you. There are 2 sets -- one with 5 middle eastern countries that we have agreed to hold in Jordan this fall -- this is their second meeting -- and the second round of the russia-eu-us talks that I think it would be very detrimental to cancel. But I shd b able to make those each 3 day trips total. Other than that I wd cancel all my planned travel for the fall. I would also limit outside speaking engagements except to the extent such engagement served QDDR outreach purposes. QDDR meetings will also take priority on my calendar, alongside meetings w/ my staff on other projects we are pursuing. As it is shaping up, the QDDR combines thinking and doing in a way that fits what I think I can bring to the table perfectly and make this what you want it to be. I very much want to take on the role I describe, and hope you agree. AMS 159','For u and to pass on to HRCSee below for discussion. I think we are going to need to be very specific about limiting more of her activities in the building than she suggests b/c as is, she is in many matters here too that are very consuming. cdm I was delighted to see the Rothkopf piece yesterday, and not only b/c he mentioned me! It identified State as the source of big ideas under your leadership, ideas that adapt our foreign policy to a 21st c world and allow us to get things done. As I think about what I want to sink my teeth into over the next 18 months and how I can best serve you, I have concluded that I want to devote myself full time to the QDDR. -- driving the process and the outcomes as efficiently and effectvely as possible. I have run something like this before; I know almost all the players; my staff is well plugged into the building; and I am committed to all the ideas that we want to see emerge. Instead of hiring a senior director, I propose that the AID designate and I start driving the process by working w/ Karen and the staff and reporting to/engaging the senior leadiership team on a weekly basis. As Cheryl and I discussed, I am well aware that taking on this role means cutting many other things that I do. The demands for policy planning talks have been proliferating because they serve the interests of the bureaus. I am less convinced that they are the best use of my time or that they allow me to best serve you. There are 2 sets -- one with 5 middle eastern countries that we have agreed to hold in Jordan this fall -- this is their second meeting -- and the second round of the russia-eu-us talks that I think it would be very detrimental to cancel. But I shd b able to make those each 3 day trips total. Other than that I wd cancel all my planned travel for the fall. I would also limit outside speaking engagements except to the extent such engagement served QDDR outreach purposes. QDDR meetings will also take priority on my calendar, alongside meetings w/ my staff on other projects we are pursuing. As it is shaping up, the QDDR combines thinking and doing in a way that fits what I think I can bring to the table perfectly and make this what you want it to be. I very much want to take on the role I describe, and hope you agree. AMS 159'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Jorge_Ramos_(news_anchor)',2,1,'1255 - C05760580.txt','Univision coverage of S tripFYI - email to me and Jake from Lourdes - the woman we intend to steal I believe ... Cdm Just saw a portion of S interview with Jorge Ramos. She hit the ball out of the park on the question framed around Enrique Krauze\'s NYT op-ed today about US moral hypocrisy. I don\'t think he was expecting her to give a categorical answer and address the issue head on. They teased her response to a question about Chavez\'s comment that Obama is ignorant. They will air it in Ramos\' Sunday talk show. My mom saw the Telemundo interview with Sevcec. She said that one was more personal and friendly. Meanwhile, the coverage out of Mexico City featured Espinosa welcoming the WH announcement today as consistent with the overall policy goals while calling on us to do more. Did she do Patricia Junot of CNN en Espanol? You\'ve prob seen the promo: Anderson Cooper is reporting from the border \'the war next door for the next two days. They had a pretty dramatic set-up piece today. 22','Univision coverage of S tripFYI - email to me and Jake from Lourdes - the woman we intend to steal I believe ... Cdm Just saw a portion of S interview with Jorge Ramos. She hit the ball out of the park on the question framed around Enrique Krauze\'s NYT op-ed today about US moral hypocrisy. I don\'t think he was expecting her to give a categorical answer and address the issue head on. They teased her response to a question about Chavez\'s comment that Obama is ignorant. They will air it in Ramos\' Sunday talk show. My mom saw the Telemundo interview with Sevcec. She said that one was more personal and friendly. Meanwhile, the coverage out of Mexico City featured Espinosa welcoming the WH announcement today as consistent with the overall policy goals while calling on us to do more. Did she do Patricia Junot of CNN en Espanol? You\'ve prob seen the promo: Anderson Cooper is reporting from the border \'the war next door\" for the next two days. They had a pretty dramatic set-up piece today. 22'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Jorge_Ramos_(news_anchor)',2,1,'1268 - C05760602.txt','Visit media coverageSee below Jorge Ramos led Univision\'s evening broadcast by saying that SecState HRC\'s visit had pleasantly surprised the Mexican people. The ensuing piece, by the network\'s correspondent in Mex city, went on to cover the highlights of the visit, with an emphasis on her admission of the US role in the drug problem. It was noted that she went down to take responsibility not apportion blame or criticize Mexico. The basillica stop also got excellent coverage as a rightful tribute to a central figure in Mex culture and heritage. Ditto CNN en Espatiol and the commentariat there. Major kudos to the trip planners and implementers! 2','Visit media coverageSee below Jorge Ramos led Univision\'s evening broadcast by saying that SecState HRC\'s visit had pleasantly surprised the Mexican people. The ensuing piece, by the network\'s correspondent in Mex city, went on to cover the highlights of the visit, with an emphasis on her admission of the US role in the drug problem. It was noted that she went down to take responsibility not apportion blame or criticize Mexico. The basillica stop also got excellent coverage as a rightful tribute to a central figure in Mex culture and heritage. Ditto CNN en Espatiol and the commentariat there. Major kudos to the trip planners and implementers! 2'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jornal_de_Angola',1,1,'2362 - C05763323.txt','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities, the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. \"The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities,\" the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Joseph_C._Wilson',5,1,'3216 - C05765644.txt','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe WilsonFYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 201h ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to undertake projects in Africa. With our record of success elsewhere, we are certain that our approach to project development and execution will mesh nicely with African needs and U.S. policy priorities. Valerie, Trevor and Samantha join me in extending our best wishes to you, Bill, and Chelsea as we enter the holiday season. Joe Ambassador Joseph Wilson Director, Symbion Power Email: joseph.wilsonsymbion-power.com Tel. No. +1 505 629-9142 website: www.symbion-power.com  This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify immediately.','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe WilsonFYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 201h ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to undertake projects in Africa. With our record of success elsewhere, we are certain that our approach to project development and execution will mesh nicely with African needs and U.S. policy priorities. Valerie, Trevor and Samantha join me in extending our best wishes to you, Bill, and Chelsea as we enter the holiday season. Joe Ambassador Joseph Wilson Director, Symbion Power Email: joseph.wilsonsymbion-power.com Tel. No. +1 505 629-9142 website: www.symbion-power.com ; This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify immediately.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Joseph_C._Wilson',5,1,'3602 - C05766333.txt','Hillary: ou re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. Joe Wilson will be there Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. Joe Wilson will be there and...and... III be sure to find him for you. Pls be sure I see Joe. I certainly will. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can arrange a visit. wants to say hello to you. Please look out for him. Thanks. Sid','Hillary: ou re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. Joe Wilson will be there Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. Joe Wilson will be there and...and... III be sure to find him for you. Pls be sure I see Joe. I certainly will. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can arrange a visit. wants to say hello to you. Please look out for him. Thanks. Sid'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Joseph_C._Wilson',5,1,'3608 - C05766349.txt','Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. Joe Wilson will be there and...wants to say hello to you. Please look out for him. Thanks. Sid','Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. Joe Wilson will be there and...wants to say hello to you. Please look out for him. Thanks. Sid'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Joseph_C._Wilson',5,1,'3609 - C05766350.txt','Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. Joe Wilson will be there Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. Joe Wilson will be there and...and... Will do. Pls be sure I see Joe. I certainly will. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can arrange a visit. wants to say hello to you. Please look out for him. Thanks. Sid','Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. Joe Wilson will be there Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. Joe Wilson will be there and...and... Will do. Pls be sure I see Joe. I certainly will. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can arrange a visit. wants to say hello to you. Please look out for him. Thanks. Sid'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Joseph_C._Wilson',5,1,'3613 - C05766355.txt','Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. JoeWilson will be there Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. JoeWilson will be there and... Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. Joe Wilson will be there and...and... I\'ll tell joe I certainly will. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can arrange a visit. wants to say hello to you. Please look out for him. Thanks. Sid Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry','Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. JoeWilson will be there Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. JoeWilson will be there and... Hillary: You\'re addressing a group on Africa on Thursday. Joe Wilson will be there and...and... I\'ll tell joe I certainly will. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can arrange a visit. wants to say hello to you. Please look out for him. Thanks. Sid Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Joseph_Cao',1,1,'1894 - C05762384.txt','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Joseph_MacManus',3,1,'1793 - C05761905.txt','ScheduleThis should have been faxed to house. Here is final schedule: 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Cheryl Mills, Joan Donoghue, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS 11:40 am DEPART State Department En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION Note: 100 people attending the reception, 250 attending the luncheon. Reception called from 11:00am-12:00pm, Luncheon from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Upon arrival, Page Harrington escorts HRC to the tented Garden Terrace, as guests are sitting for the luncheon. HRC sits at the head table. At 12:00pm, Peggy Cifrino, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum event chair, delivers welcoming remarks and introduces Audrey Sheppard, Chair, Board of Directors, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. Audrey Sheppard delivers brief remarks and announces HRC as the receipent of the 2009 Annual Alice Award. HRC proceeds to stage to accept award. HRC gives brief remarks and departs, luncheon program continues.','ScheduleThis should have been faxed to house. Here is final schedule: 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Cheryl Mills, Joan Donoghue, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS 11:40 am DEPART State Department En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION Note: 100 people attending the reception, 250 attending the luncheon. Reception called from 11:00am-12:00pm, Luncheon from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Upon arrival, Page Harrington escorts HRC to the tented Garden Terrace, as guests are sitting for the luncheon. HRC sits at the head table. At 12:00pm, Peggy Cifrino, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum event chair, delivers welcoming remarks and introduces Audrey Sheppard, Chair, Board of Directors, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. Audrey Sheppard delivers brief remarks and announces HRC as the receipent of the 2009 Annual Alice Award. HRC proceeds to stage to accept award. HRC gives brief remarks and departs, luncheon program continues.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Joseph_MacManus',3,1,'2051 - C05762694.txt','TravelI\'d like to stick w the 8 if we think it will go if not, should we try the train at 6 or 7 if they\'re going if not, I\'d like to try the 7am Monday shuttle as a last resort. How will we decide? Lona and I wanted to check in with you on travel. All the news is reporting (Mario confirming) that travel tomorrow will be messy. All flights to dc till 6pm tomorrow are basically canceled (though the 8pm is still scheduled to go). Mario has asked us to check in tomorrow but as of now, he thinks a monday morning flight might be more reliable. There are trains running but they expect delays, maybe cancellations. Below is lonas draft for monday. Do you want to hold off on making a decision till we know more tomorrow? PREV RON Washingon, DC 8:15 amDEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 amARRIVE State Department 8:25 amPRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 amSecretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 amDAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 amSecretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 amMONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 amPrincipals Conference Room 7516 10:00 amPRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 10:15 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Jim, Jack, Cheryl, Jake and Huma 10:15 amOFFICE TIME','TravelI\'d like to stick w the 8 if we think it will go; if not, should we try the train at 6 or 7 if they\'re going; if not, I\'d like to try the 7am Monday shuttle as a last resort. How will we decide? Lona and I wanted to check in with you on travel. All the news is reporting (Mario confirming) that travel tomorrow will be messy. All flights to dc till 6pm tomorrow are basically canceled (though the 8pm is still scheduled to go). Mario has asked us to check in tomorrow but as of now, he thinks a monday morning flight might be more reliable. There are trains running but they expect delays, maybe cancellations. Below is lonas draft for monday. Do you want to hold off on making a decision till we know more tomorrow? PREV RON Washingon, DC 8:15 amDEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 amARRIVE State Department 8:25 amPRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 amSecretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 amDAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 amSecretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 amMONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 amPrincipals Conference Room 7516 10:00 amPRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 10:15 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Jim, Jack, Cheryl, Jake and Huma 10:15 amOFFICE TIME'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Joseph_MacManus',3,1,'2450 - C05763757.txt','draft of monday, august 17thAttachments: August.17.09.drafttwo.doc August.17.09.drafttwo.doc>> 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR ELLEN TAUSCHER, 10:20 am UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor','draft of monday, august 17thAttachments: August.17.09.drafttwo.doc August.17.09.drafttwo.doc>> 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR ELLEN TAUSCHER, 10:20 am UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Joseph_McCarthy',1,2,'240 - C05739841.txt','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was soft on communism, and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public, they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY; Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was \"soft on communism,\" and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. \"Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public,\" they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Joseph_Nye',1,1,'2295 - C05763097.txt','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s smart power, according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy realists and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish realist foreign policy adviser Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian Joseph Nye, a major proponent of soft power, the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism Brent Scowcroft the realist national security adviser under George H.W. Bush Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s \"smart power,\" according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy \"realists\" and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state; George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state; Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish \"realist\" foreign policy adviser; Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian; Joseph Nye, a major proponent of \"soft power,\" the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion; Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism; Brent Scowcroft; the \"realist\" national security adviser under George H.W. Bush; Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state; John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress; and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Josette_Sheeran',1,1,'2186 - C05762880.txt','Mini Schedule 4/29/097:50 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:00 am ARRIVE State Department 8:00 am FOOD SECURITY BREAKFAST w/MEMBERS OF CONGRESS 9:15 am Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor 9:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:40 am PRE-BRIEF FOR THE WEEKLY MEETING w/THE PRESIDENT 9:55 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR KARL EIKENBERRY, 12:20 pm U.S. AMBASSADOR TO AFGHANISTAN Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm SPEECH PREP MEETING 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:15 pm DROP-BY w/JOSETTE SHEERAN, ED UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAM 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 2:30 pm DROP-BY w/MICHELE KWAN, PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ENVOY 2:45 pm Secretary\'s Office *Official photo at top. 3:00 pm LONG TERM SCHEDULING MEETING 32','Mini Schedule 4/29/097:50 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:00 am ARRIVE State Department 8:00 am FOOD SECURITY BREAKFAST w/MEMBERS OF CONGRESS 9:15 am Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor 9:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:40 am PRE-BRIEF FOR THE WEEKLY MEETING w/THE PRESIDENT 9:55 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR KARL EIKENBERRY, 12:20 pm U.S. AMBASSADOR TO AFGHANISTAN Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm SPEECH PREP MEETING 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:15 pm DROP-BY w/JOSETTE SHEERAN, ED UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAM 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 2:30 pm DROP-BY w/MICHELE KWAN, PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ENVOY 2:45 pm Secretary\'s Office *Official photo at top. 3:00 pm LONG TERM SCHEDULING MEETING 32'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'José_Alfredo_Saavedra',1,1,'3187 - C05765283.txt','Honduran Congress will rule on Zelaya after voteTEGUCIGALPA (AP) -The leader of the Honduran Congress said lawmakers would not decide whether to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya until after the November 29 presidential elections. Congressional president Jose Alfredo Saavedra said lawmakers would vote December 2 on whether Zelaya should return to the presidency. The decision raises questions about whether the international community would recognize the outcome of the elections. Several countries have warned they would not recognize the vote unless Zelaya is restored beforehand. The United States has not ruled out restoring diplomatic ties with a newly elected Honduran government even if Zelaya remains out of power through the vote.','Honduran Congress will rule on Zelaya after voteTEGUCIGALPA (AP) -The leader of the Honduran Congress said lawmakers would not decide whether to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya until after the November 29 presidential elections. Congressional president Jose Alfredo Saavedra said lawmakers would vote December 2 on whether Zelaya should return to the presidency. The decision raises questions about whether the international community would recognize the outcome of the elections. Several countries have warned they would not recognize the vote unless Zelaya is restored beforehand. The United States has not ruled out restoring diplomatic ties with a newly elected Honduran government even if Zelaya remains out of power through the vote.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'José_E._Serrano',1,1,'1894 - C05762384.txt','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'José_Fernández_(pitcher)',1,1,'2924 - C05764699.txt','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks; they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options; he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today; if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras; it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Jose_Villarreal_(soccer)',4,1,'1945 - C05762526.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/1/098:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PHOTO w/JOSE VILLARREAL, NOMINEE FOR COMMISSIONER 9:25 am GENERAL, SHANGHAI EXPO 2010 Secretary\'s Outer Office 9:25 am PHOTO OP w/ WANDA, GREGORY, & NATIKA WASHINGTON Secy\'s Outer Office *Natilca works for Lew Lukens, Wanda and Gregory are her parents. 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES AND SECRETARY GATES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:45 am White House Situation Room 11:45 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR US AMBASSADOR TO IRELAND, 12:20 pm DANIEL ROONEY Treaty Room *Approx. 30 ppl. expected. 12:30 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD MORNINGSTAR 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00pm MEETING w/AMB. DAVID CHOQUEHUANCA, MINISTER OF FOREIGN 2:30 pm AFFAIRS, BOLIVIA Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:45pm MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARY ERIC SCHWARTZ 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm HOLD FOR ROSEMARIE 3:20 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/HUMA AND LONA 3:45pm Secretary\'s Office 4:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/EILEEN CHAMBERLIN DONOHOE 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY PRIME MINISTER 5:15 pm SALAM FAYYAD Secretary\'s Outer Office *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 5:20 pm DEPART State Department En Route White House. 5:30 pm ARRIVE White House 5:30 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ POTUS 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Private Residence 2','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/1/098:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PHOTO w/JOSE VILLARREAL, NOMINEE FOR COMMISSIONER 9:25 am GENERAL, SHANGHAI EXPO 2010 Secretary\'s Outer Office 9:25 am PHOTO OP w/ WANDA, GREGORY, & NATIKA WASHINGTON Secy\'s Outer Office *Natilca works for Lew Lukens, Wanda and Gregory are her parents. 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES AND SECRETARY GATES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:45 am White House Situation Room 11:45 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR US AMBASSADOR TO IRELAND, 12:20 pm DANIEL ROONEY Treaty Room *Approx. 30 ppl. expected. 12:30 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD MORNINGSTAR 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00pm MEETING w/AMB. DAVID CHOQUEHUANCA, MINISTER OF FOREIGN 2:30 pm AFFAIRS, BOLIVIA Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:45pm MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARY ERIC SCHWARTZ 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm HOLD FOR ROSEMARIE 3:20 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/HUMA AND LONA 3:45pm Secretary\'s Office 4:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/EILEEN CHAMBERLIN DONOHOE 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY PRIME MINISTER 5:15 pm SALAM FAYYAD Secretary\'s Outer Office *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 5:20 pm DEPART State Department \"En Route White House. 5:30 pm ARRIVE White House 5:30 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ POTUS 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:50 pm DEPART State Department \"En route Private Residence 2'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Jose_Villarreal_(soccer)',4,1,'2104 - C05762767.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogWe can leave then for now - we can work around as nee be and they have a few connections to companies we don\'t. Asked philippe for a plan - he may want to sole source it to get the coverage but if not, yes. Cdm Read through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process B6 Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... 145 A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350> http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010 <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=33>, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38>, US Politics <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=28> ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 <http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20090710/000011.htm> (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38> , and elsewhere <http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200904u/shanghai-expo-2010> . And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc. <http://usapavilion2olo.com/>, a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis <http://shanghalusembassy-china.org.cn/071009.html> ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media <http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/10/content_11685418.htm> . No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had adopted a resolution in support of the US pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3106> . This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate? but instead became What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort? The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person 146','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogWe can leave then for now - we can work around as nee be and they have a few connections to companies we don\'t. Asked philippe for a plan - he may want to sole source it to get the coverage but if not, yes. Cdm Read through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process B6 Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... 145 A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350> http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010 <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=33>, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38>, US Politics <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=28> ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 <http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20090710/000011.htm> (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38> , and elsewhere <http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200904u/shanghai-expo-2010> . And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc. <http://usapavilion2olo.com/>, a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis <http://shanghalusembassy-china.org.cn/071009.html> ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media <http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/10/content_11685418.htm> . No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had \"adopted\" a resolution in support of the US pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3106> . This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer \"How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate?\" but instead became \"What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort?\" The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person 146'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Jose_Villarreal_(soccer)',4,1,'2106 - C05762769.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogSee b/I We spoke to PIR yesterday and we are going to talk to the WP on monday. PIR has the details. See b/I - article next week need philipe (see the ps) ?Balderston, Kris M Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo Jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://sharighaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had adopted a resolution in support of the US pavilion. This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate? but instead became What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort? The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person familiar with Villarreal\'s role described it as the arrival of an adult to a chaotic situation that badly needed one. Indeed, if there\'s one telling detail to the handful of official and press accounts of yesterday\'s signing, it\'s the total absence of the Shanghai Expo, Inc. members from the official comments and photos (US Consulate coverage here Shanghai government account here), none of whom live or work in Shanghai, anyway. If that was a conscious decision, it was a wise one. A final point. As Villarreal conceded, the US effort must still raise roughly half of its $61 million budget. I suspect that ? with Villarreal in charge of the effort ? reluctant wallets will become less so. Regardless, though, 150','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogSee b/I We spoke to PIR yesterday and we are going to talk to the WP on monday. PIR has the details. See b/I - article next week need philipe (see the ps) ?Balderston, Kris M Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo Jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://sharighaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had \"adopted\" a resolution in support of the US pavilion. This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer \"How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate?\" but instead became \"What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort?\" The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person familiar with Villarreal\'s role described it as the arrival of an \"adult\" to a chaotic situation that badly needed one. Indeed, if there\'s one telling detail to the handful of official and press accounts of yesterday\'s signing, it\'s the total absence of the Shanghai Expo, Inc. members from the official comments and photos (US Consulate coverage here; Shanghai government account here), none of whom live or work in Shanghai, anyway. If that was a conscious decision, it was a wise one. A final point. As Villarreal conceded, the US effort must still raise roughly half of its $61 million budget. I suspect that ? with Villarreal in charge of the effort ? reluctant wallets will become less so. Regardless, though, 150'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Jose_Villarreal_(soccer)',4,1,'3692 - C05766559.txt','Notes for S on Landler ChatMark Landler spoke to Jose Villarreal (the Commissioner General), Elizabeth and me in the last two days. Mark seems to be going down the same road with all three of us. At first he knew very little about the actual Expo but now he seems focused on the Secretary\'s role in bringing the USA Pavilion back to life. We all agreed that he seems to be writing a favorable story. He specifically wanted to know about her role and whether her political background helped her get there ( as opposed to a more traditional foreign affairs career Secretary). We thought that her political side helped her immediately recognize that she had a real problem with the Chinese that needed to be fixed immediately. As a problem-solving politico, she immediately went to work to fix it. He also wanted to know if she used the WJC/HRC rolodex to raise money. We said no and noted that all of the money is being raised in the business community and not by individuals. She did not go to her political fund- raising base. We did not mention it but it is interesting that many of the early big sponsors were NY based companies like GE (1 ?), Pepsi ( ), Corning, Cummins, Deloitte, NYSE, and Pfizer. He asked if S made individual calls to CEO\'s and we noted (as recd by L), the only general asks were done on conference calls or in large groups. We also noted that she never really asked for sponsorships, instead she stressed the importance of getting a formidable USA presence at the Shanghai Expo that is so important to the Chinese and will attract 70 million people. This could be the largest event in human history and will go from May 1 to October 31, 2010. Talking Points When S arrived at State, the USA and Andorra were the only two countries that did not sign a participation agreement with the Chinese. We had less than $250,000 in the bank. In just ten months, S assigned the Global Partnership Initiative office to lead the project, sent a signal to the State Department bureaucracy that this was a priority and that we would participate, named a Commissioner General, signed the participation agreement, asked Secretary Locke to break ground, raised $54.3 M to build and operate it, and visited the actual construction site in November. The Pavilion is on target to be opened in mid-April.','Notes for S on Landler ChatMark Landler spoke to Jose Villarreal (the Commissioner General), Elizabeth and me in the last two days. Mark seems to be going down the same road with all three of us. At first he knew very little about the actual Expo but now he seems focused on the Secretary\'s role in bringing the USA Pavilion back to life. We all agreed that he seems to be writing a favorable story. He specifically wanted to know about her role and whether her \"political\" background helped her get there ( as opposed to a more traditional foreign affairs \"career\" Secretary). We thought that her political side helped her immediately recognize that she had a real problem with the Chinese that needed to be fixed immediately. As a problem-solving politico, she immediately went to work to fix it. He also wanted to know if she used the WJC/HRC rolodex to raise money. We said no and noted that all of the money is being raised in the business community and not by individuals. She did not go to her political fund- raising base. We did not mention it but it is interesting that many of the early big sponsors were NY based companies like GE (1 ?), Pepsi ( ), Corning, Cummins, Deloitte, NYSE, and Pfizer. He asked if S made individual calls to CEO\'s and we noted (as recd by L), the only general \"asks\" were done on conference calls or in large groups. We also noted that she never really \"asked\" for sponsorships, instead she stressed the importance of getting a formidable USA presence at the Shanghai Expo that is so important to the Chinese and will attract 70 million people. This could be the largest event in human history and will go from May 1 to October 31, 2010. Talking Points When S arrived at State, the USA and Andorra were the only two countries that did not sign a participation agreement with the Chinese. We had less than $250,000 in the bank. In just ten months, S assigned the Global Partnership Initiative office to lead the project, sent a signal to the State Department bureaucracy that this was a priority and that we would participate, named a Commissioner General, signed the participation agreement, asked Secretary Locke to break ground, raised $54.3 M to build and operate it, and visited the actual construction site in November. The Pavilion is on target to be opened in mid-April.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jose_W._Fernandez',1,1,'2175 - C05762866.txt','Meeting tomorrowDear Cheryl, I had a very good meeting with rest of the team. yesterday, and I am excited about the possibility of working with him and the Thank you for taking the time to meet with me tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Best, Jose W. Fernandez LATHAM & WATKINS LLP 885 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022-4834 Direct Dial: 4 Fax: +1.212.751.4864 Email: http://www.lw.com ******************************************************************************* To comply with IRS regulations, we advise you that any discussion of Federal tax issues in this e-mail was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used by you, (i) to avoid any penalties imposed under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) to promote, market or recommend to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. For more information please go to http://www.lw.com/docs/irs.pdf *******************************************************************************','Meeting tomorrowDear Cheryl, I had a very good meeting with rest of the team. yesterday, and I am excited about the possibility of working with him and the Thank you for taking the time to meet with me tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Best, Jose W. Fernandez LATHAM & WATKINS LLP 885 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022-4834 Direct Dial: 4 Fax: +1.212.751.4864 Email: http://www.lw.com ******************************************************************************* To comply with IRS regulations, we advise you that any discussion of Federal tax issues in this e-mail was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used by you, (i) to avoid any penalties imposed under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) to promote, market or recommend to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. For more information please go to http://www.lw.com/docs/irs.pdf *******************************************************************************'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Joshua_Koshiba',1,1,'2472 - C05763809.txt','Palau release on free association meetingBelow is Palau\'s statement on the recent meeting in the required free association review. The fourth is the key paragraph. Jake, I\'ll call. Jeff 202-343-2905 o, A Compact of Free Association replaced the United States administration of Palau, islands which the U.S. took in war and subsequently administered for the United Nations. The Compact, which was signed in 1986 and took effect October 1, 1994, includes provisions of various duration. Some are to last at least 50 years, including full U.S. military authority -- although the power of the U.S. to deny access to Palau and its extensive waters by the military of any other nation is to continue in perpetuity. The amounts and types of U.S. budgetary and programmatic assistance to Palau under the Compact are specified for 15 years, but the Compact requires reviews of its terms and the entire relationship on its 15th, 30th, and 40th anniversaries. The reviews are to consider the operating requirements of the Government of Palau and the islands\' development. The Compact also commits the U.S. to acting on the findings and to promoting Palau\'s long-term economic development. A Palauan delegation that included Vice President Kerai Mariur, Chief Representative for Compact Review Joshua Koshiba, Minister of Health Dr. Stevenson J. Kuartei, Palau Community College President Dr. Patrick Tellei, Ambassador to the U.S. Hersey Kyota, Representative to the United Nations Stuart Beck, and their consultants met in Honolulu on July 8-9 in connection with the 15th Anniversary Review with an American delegation that included Department of State Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands Affairs Alcy Frelick, the head of the US Delegation, and representatives of the Departments of the Interior and Defense and the Weather and Postal Services. The U.S. delegation made positive statements on a few matters and agreed to discuss some others further. A number of the U.S. delegation\'s statements, however, evidenced a need for greater study by some U.S. officials of the intent as well as the letter of the Compact, the relationship as a whole, Palau\'s economic situation and fiscal responsibility commitments, and Palau\'s contributions to the U.S. and to international harmony -- including sacrifice by Palauans in the U.S. military, the UN international peacekeeping force and Palau\'s strategic location and posture, and Palau\'s positions in the U.N. Palau is grateful for its partnership with the U.S. and wants to continue in the association as called for by the Compact, deepen the relationship, and develop its capacities as a freely associated state. It appreciates the more positive expressions of U.S. Secretaries of State Clinton and of the Interior Salazar and congressional leaders of both political parties. Palau fully trusts that reflection will result in an approach to the relationship consistent with the Compact and to positions befitting the great nation that is the United States. Recognizing that the questions of the association are relatively small and unique for the Government of the U.S. and that the U.S. faces many and extraordinary challenges at this time, Palau understands why more deliberation by U.S. officials can be needed. Because of this, because of the confidence that it has in the United States, and because it would not be productive to elaborate with others on the conversations at this stage, Palau\'s representatives are confining additional comment to official communications. B6','Palau release on free association meetingBelow is Palau\'s statement on the recent meeting in the required free association review. The fourth is the key paragraph. Jake, I\'ll call. Jeff 202-343-2905 o, A Compact of Free Association replaced the United States administration of Palau, islands which the U.S. took in war and subsequently administered for the United Nations. The Compact, which was signed in 1986 and took effect October 1, 1994, includes provisions of various duration. Some are to last at least 50 years, including full U.S. military authority -- although the power of the U.S. to deny access to Palau and its extensive waters by the military of any other nation is to continue in perpetuity. The amounts and types of U.S. budgetary and programmatic assistance to Palau under the Compact are specified for 15 years, but the Compact requires reviews of its terms and the entire relationship on its 15th, 30th, and 40th anniversaries. The reviews are to consider the operating requirements of the Government of Palau and the islands\' development. The Compact also commits the U.S. to acting on the findings and to promoting Palau\'s long-term economic development. A Palauan delegation that included Vice President Kerai Mariur, Chief Representative for Compact Review Joshua Koshiba, Minister of Health Dr. Stevenson J. Kuartei, Palau Community College President Dr. Patrick Tellei, Ambassador to the U.S. Hersey Kyota, Representative to the United Nations Stuart Beck, and their consultants met in Honolulu on July 8-9 in connection with the 15th Anniversary Review with an American delegation that included Department of State Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands Affairs Alcy Frelick, the head of the US Delegation, and representatives of the Departments of the Interior and Defense and the Weather and Postal Services. The U.S. delegation made positive statements on a few matters and agreed to discuss some others further. A number of the U.S. delegation\'s statements, however, evidenced a need for greater study by some U.S. officials of the intent as well as the letter of the Compact, the relationship as a whole, Palau\'s economic situation and fiscal responsibility commitments, and Palau\'s contributions to the U.S. and to international harmony -- including sacrifice by Palauans in the U.S. military, the UN international peacekeeping force and Palau\'s strategic location and posture, and Palau\'s positions in the U.N. Palau is grateful for its partnership with the U.S. and wants to continue in the association as called for by the Compact, deepen the relationship, and develop its capacities as a freely associated state. It appreciates the more positive expressions of U.S. Secretaries of State Clinton and of the Interior Salazar and congressional leaders of both political parties. Palau fully trusts that reflection will result in an approach to the relationship consistent with the Compact and to positions befitting the great nation that is the United States. Recognizing that the questions of the association are relatively small and unique for the Government of the U.S. and that the U.S. faces many and extraordinary challenges at this time, Palau understands why more deliberation by U.S. officials can be needed. Because of this, because of the confidence that it has in the United States, and because it would not be productive to elaborate with others on the conversations at this stage, Palau\'s representatives are confining additional comment to official communications. B6'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Josh_Baker',1,1,'2419 - C05763626.txt','CODEL McCain Press Statement in Tripoli statementScroll all the way down for statement Dan, FYI: Below are Senator McCain\'s remarks following his discussions with Col. Qadafi. Regards, Malcolm S. Greene Senior Watch Officer S/ES-Operations Center 202-647-1512 Colleagues, Below is Senator McCain\'s press statement following his meeting with Col. Qadafi on the Megrahi issue. Joan, thanks so much for the updates. My shift is over, please send any additional emails to SES-O in the GAL. Best regards Walter Per my email on the other system, this is the press statement that Senator McCain delivered in Tripoli today, Aug 14. Senator Lieberman\'s statement was a bit stronger. PAO Josh Baker will forward a summary of that statement, along with some suggested if-asked press guidance, to NEA/MAG and NEA/PPD. Behalf Of Chris Andino Baker, Joshua N We have had a brief but productive time here in Libya. Our visit here, inconceivable just a few years ago, is another indication of the remarkable transformation of relations between our two countries. During our visit, we met with the National Security Advisor, with Col. Qadafi, and with a number of advisors to the leader. We expressed our appreciation for Libya\'s decision to give up its weapons of mass destruction programs and become a partner in the fight against violent Islamic extremism, and discussed the ways in which relations between our countries can continue on a positive and productive path. In particular, we discussed the possibility of moving ahead with the provision of non-lethal defense equipment to the government of Libya. As we move ahead with the many ways in which the United States and Libya can work closely as partners, there remain areas where there remains real work to be done. The status of human rights and political reform in Libya will remain a chief element of concern. In addition, we understand that no final decision has been reached regarding the potential release from Scottish prison of Abdel Basset al Megrahi, the man convicted of involvement in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Nevertheless, we made clear in our meetings with Libyan officials that we are resolutely opposed to his release. We encouraged our Libyan interlocutors to handle this case ? which, after all, involves an individual convicted of killing American citizens ? in a fashion that will strengthen the growing ties of friendship between our two countries, rather than hinder its progress. We discussed these and other issues in a spirit of mutual respect and friendship. The ties between the United States and Libya have taken a remarkable and positive turn in recent years,','CODEL McCain Press Statement in Tripoli statementScroll all the way down for statement Dan, FYI: Below are Senator McCain\'s remarks following his discussions with Col. Qadafi. Regards, Malcolm S. Greene Senior Watch Officer S/ES-Operations Center 202-647-1512 Colleagues, Below is Senator McCain\'s press statement following his meeting with Col. Qadafi on the Megrahi issue. Joan, thanks so much for the updates. My shift is over, please send any additional emails to SES-O in the GAL. Best regards Walter Per my email on the other system, this is the press statement that Senator McCain delivered in Tripoli today, Aug 14. Senator Lieberman\'s statement was a bit stronger. PAO Josh Baker will forward a summary of that statement, along with some suggested if-asked press guidance, to NEA/MAG and NEA/PPD. Behalf Of Chris Andino Baker, Joshua N We have had a brief but productive time here in Libya. Our visit here, inconceivable just a few years ago, is another indication of the remarkable transformation of relations between our two countries. During our visit, we met with the National Security Advisor, with Col. Qadafi, and with a number of advisors to the leader. We expressed our appreciation for Libya\'s decision to give up its weapons of mass destruction programs and become a partner in the fight against violent Islamic extremism, and discussed the ways in which relations between our countries can continue on a positive and productive path. In particular, we discussed the possibility of moving ahead with the provision of non-lethal defense equipment to the government of Libya. As we move ahead with the many ways in which the United States and Libya can work closely as partners, there remain areas where there remains real work to be done. The status of human rights and political reform in Libya will remain a chief element of concern. In addition, we understand that no final decision has been reached regarding the potential release from Scottish prison of Abdel Basset al Megrahi, the man convicted of involvement in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Nevertheless, we made clear in our meetings with Libyan officials that we are resolutely opposed to his release. We encouraged our Libyan interlocutors to handle this case ? which, after all, involves an individual convicted of killing American citizens ? in a fashion that will strengthen the growing ties of friendship between our two countries, rather than hinder its progress. We discussed these and other issues in a spirit of mutual respect and friendship. The ties between the United States and Libya have taken a remarkable and positive turn in recent years,'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Journalist',3,1,'1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Journalist',3,1,'2104 - C05762767.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogWe can leave then for now - we can work around as nee be and they have a few connections to companies we don\'t. Asked philippe for a plan - he may want to sole source it to get the coverage but if not, yes. Cdm Read through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process B6 Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... 145 A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350> http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010 <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=33>, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38>, US Politics <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=28> ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 <http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20090710/000011.htm> (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38> , and elsewhere <http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200904u/shanghai-expo-2010> . And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc. <http://usapavilion2olo.com/>, a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis <http://shanghalusembassy-china.org.cn/071009.html> ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media <http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/10/content_11685418.htm> . No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had adopted a resolution in support of the US pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3106> . This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate? but instead became What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort? The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person 146','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogWe can leave then for now - we can work around as nee be and they have a few connections to companies we don\'t. Asked philippe for a plan - he may want to sole source it to get the coverage but if not, yes. Cdm Read through - nice complement to jose\'s induction to the process B6 Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... 145 A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350> http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010 <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=33>, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38>, US Politics <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=28> ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 <http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20090710/000011.htm> (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?cat=38> , and elsewhere <http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200904u/shanghai-expo-2010> . And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc. <http://usapavilion2olo.com/>, a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis <http://shanghalusembassy-china.org.cn/071009.html> ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media <http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/10/content_11685418.htm> . No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had \"adopted\" a resolution in support of the US pavilion <http://shanghaiscrap.com/?p=3106> . This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer \"How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate?\" but instead became \"What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort?\" The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person 146'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Journalist',3,1,'2106 - C05762769.txt','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogSee b/I We spoke to PIR yesterday and we are going to talk to the WP on monday. PIR has the details. See b/I - article next week need philipe (see the ps) ?Balderston, Kris M Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo Jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://sharighaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had adopted a resolution in support of the US pavilion. This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate? but instead became What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort? The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person familiar with Villarreal\'s role described it as the arrival of an adult to a chaotic situation that badly needed one. Indeed, if there\'s one telling detail to the handful of official and press accounts of yesterday\'s signing, it\'s the total absence of the Shanghai Expo, Inc. members from the official comments and photos (US Consulate coverage here Shanghai government account here), none of whom live or work in Shanghai, anyway. If that was a conscious decision, it was a wise one. A final point. As Villarreal conceded, the US effort must still raise roughly half of its $61 million budget. I suspect that ? with Villarreal in charge of the effort ? reluctant wallets will become less so. Regardless, though, 150','From Adam Minter\'s Shanghai Scrap blogSee b/I We spoke to PIR yesterday and we are going to talk to the WP on monday. PIR has the details. See b/I - article next week need philipe (see the ps) ?Balderston, Kris M Fyi - Lots of catch up to do, but Secretary\'s team is being viewed as bringing order to process...xo Jose Ps this guy is widely read among Chinese and expats... Just fyi A US Expo 2010 pavilion, after all. http://sharighaiscrap.com/?p=3350 Filed under:Expo 2010, Expo 2010 - US Pavilion, US Politics ? posted by Adam on July 11, 2009 @ 7:00 am Coming at the end of a tumultuous week in China marked by earthquakes, riots, and continued economic uncertainty, the news that the US had finally confirmed that its participation in Expo 2010 (a/k/a, next year\'s world fair) didn\'t seem particularly significant. And, with much of Shanghai\'s foreign correspondent corps preoccupied with more pressing news elsewhere in China, it didn\'t receive much coverage. Fair enough, I think. However, insofar as the US pavilion ? or lack thereof? had become an increasingly thorny diplomatic issue between China and the United States, the signing ceremony was an important signal that some kind of resolution was at hand. I\'ve been following the mostly sad saga of the US pavilion for several months now, both on Shanghai Scrap, and elsewhere. And, until two weeks ago, there was absolutely no reason to believe that a participation agreement would ever be signed. Shanghai Expo, Inc., a non-profit authorized by the US State Department to fund-raise, design, build, and operate a US pavilion, had failed to raise sufficient funds to break ground. At yesterday\'s signing ceremony, Beatrice Camp, the US Consul General in Shanghai blamed the underwhelming fundraising on the global economic crisis ? a point that was picked up by the Chinese media. No doubt, the economic crisis played a role, but as Camp and others close to the US effort surely know, the other important factor was the inexperienced and increasingly erratic trio running the non-profit Shanghai Expo, Inc. As recently as last month, one of its members ? Frank Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore and Undersecretary of Commerce ? issued a press release falsely claiming that the US Congress had \"adopted\" a resolution in support of the US pavilion. This incident, and others like it, succeeded in alienating potential donors (including major US corporations with operations in China), vast swaths of the US expatriate business community in Shanghai, and ? most crucially ? members of the Shanghai government. For those of us following the events, the question was no longer \"How badly will the US damage its relationship with China if it doesn\'t participate?\" but instead became \"What\'s worse for US-China relations? Turning down Shanghai\'s Expo invite or continuing the current, incompetent effort?\" The July 1 appointment of Jose Villarreal as Commissioner General to the US pavilion effort seems to have changed the equation. A lawyer with ties to the Clintons, Secretary of State Clinton empowered him to oversee the US effort. He didn\'t waste any time, either, arriving in Shanghai on Monday, and managing to pull of the signing on Friday. One person familiar with Villarreal\'s role described it as the arrival of an \"adult\" to a chaotic situation that badly needed one. Indeed, if there\'s one telling detail to the handful of official and press accounts of yesterday\'s signing, it\'s the total absence of the Shanghai Expo, Inc. members from the official comments and photos (US Consulate coverage here; Shanghai government account here), none of whom live or work in Shanghai, anyway. If that was a conscious decision, it was a wise one. A final point. As Villarreal conceded, the US effort must still raise roughly half of its $61 million budget. I suspect that ? with Villarreal in charge of the effort ? reluctant wallets will become less so. Regardless, though, 150'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Journeys_with_George',1,1,'1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Jo_Luck',1,1,'2791 - C05764485.txt','Jo Luck Re: FW:Below is the vet--Please let me know if you want anything researched further. PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW 89 Pls put in body of email Hi Cheryl, Attached is vet (let me know if you want me to put summary in e-mail body). I will have by Tuesday as per Undersecretary Kennedy\'s request. Thanks, Shraddha vet done 92','Jo Luck Re: FW:Below is the vet--Please let me know if you want anything researched further. PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW 89 Pls put in body of email Hi Cheryl, Attached is vet (let me know if you want me to put summary in e-mail body). I will have by Tuesday as per Undersecretary Kennedy\'s request. Thanks, Shraddha vet done 92'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'JPEG',1,1,'3660 - C05766496.txt','IMG00016-20100128-0252.jpgAttachments: Device MemoryhomeuserpicturesIMG00016-20100128-0252:jpg','IMG00016-20100128-0252.jpgAttachments: Device MemoryhomeuserpicturesIMG00016-20100128-0252:jpg'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'JR_Reed_(actor)',1,1,'3024 - C05764892.txt','Guardian front page tomorrow also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen. But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable. Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time. He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution. In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. My sight is not at all deteriorating, he told NBC.','Guardian front page tomorrow; also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: \"I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen.\" But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: \"In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable.\" Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting \"the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time\". He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. \"I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution.\" In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. \"My sight is not at all deteriorating,\" he told NBC.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Juanes',3,1,'2712 - C05764306.txt','The global food security video is absolutely fantastic!Dear Cheryl, I don\'t know who the Goodspot Production company is, but they certainly hit the sweet spot on this one. So powerful, visually and the narration. I\'m sending it all over the place. The Secretary talked to Jim about the video (they ran into each other at National Airport, go figure). We\'re going to send the link to all the House Hunger Caucus members and encourage them to put it on their web sites. In the meantime, knowing how much leisure time you have on your hands, and using Matt Damon as the link between the two, check out this video clip from this week\'s episode of Entourage where Matt Damon talks about US domestic hunger ? hilarious, but tough ? (And, in my typical single-minded way, if you do a Spanish version of your global food security video, you might want to ask Juanes to do the narration ? I\'m pretty sure he\'d say yes.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJQZXnVrtpM Enjoy! Cindy','The global food security video is absolutely fantastic!Dear Cheryl, I don\'t know who the Goodspot Production company is, but they certainly hit the \"sweet spot\" on this one. So powerful, visually and the narration. I\'m sending it all over the place. The Secretary talked to Jim about the video (they ran into each other at National Airport, go figure). We\'re going to send the link to all the House Hunger Caucus members and encourage them to put it on their web sites. In the meantime, knowing how much leisure time you have on your hands, and using Matt Damon as the \"link\" between the two, check out this video clip from this week\'s episode of Entourage where Matt Damon talks about US domestic hunger ? hilarious, but tough ? (And, in my typical single-minded way, if you do a Spanish version of your global food security video, you might want to ask Juanes to do the narration ? I\'m pretty sure he\'d say yes.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJQZXnVrtpM Enjoy! Cindy'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Juanes',3,1,'2906 - C05764669.txt','Juanes concert in CubaFYI - see traffic below It got even better. Juanes and Miguel Bose sang a song called Nothing in particular, dedicated to freedom. Adding Cheryl. Tx Lourdes. Jake, Tell S it\'s amazing. She did a great thing. Close to a million people just listening to music and having a good time and talking about peace.','Juanes concert in CubaFYI - see traffic below It got even better. Juanes and Miguel Bose sang a song called \"Nothing in particular,\" dedicated to \"freedom.\" Adding Cheryl. Tx Lourdes. Jake, Tell S it\'s amazing. She did a great thing. Close to a million people just listening to music and having a good time and talking about peace.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Juanes',3,1,'3366 - C05765904.txt','Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Juanes\' wife gives birth to son inJuanes\' wife gives birth to son in Miami Not sure why jim mcgovern wants you to know this but fyi Miami http://vvvvw.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i0gPtcVQYpRav9SbVPG3q59ImvpgD9AN67501 Jim tells me the Secretary likes to be aware of such things - in case you haven\'t already heard - FYI - Cindy Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 4','Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Juanes\' wife gives birth to son inJuanes\' wife gives birth to son in Miami Not sure why jim mcgovern wants you to know this but fyi Miami http://vvvvw.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i0gPtcVQYpRav9SbVPG3q59ImvpgD9AN67501 Jim tells me the Secretary likes to be aware of such things - in case you haven\'t already heard - FYI - Cindy Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 4'),(12.875503299472802,6.437751649736401,2500,'Juan_Carlos_I_of_Spain',4,2,'104 - C05739680.txt','Holder PDB PDSOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutogiu 3:00 Somali President IVIohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDS at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDB PDSOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutogiu 3:00 Somali President IVIohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDS at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.'),(12.875503299472802,6.437751649736401,2500,'Juan_Carlos_I_of_Spain',4,2,'110 - C05739686.txt','Holder PDB Re PDBOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7prn. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow, Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return, Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutogiu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDB Re; PDBOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7prn. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow, Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return, Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutogiu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.'),(12.875503299472802,6.437751649736401,2500,'Juan_Carlos_I_of_Spain',4,2,'112 - C05739688.txt','Holder PDBNo I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend. Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pin. He said that it does not have to be secure_ Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7pm to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9arn, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know.. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoucl (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to lOarn. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDBNo I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend. Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pin. He said that it does not have to be secure_ Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7pm to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9arn, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know.. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoucl (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to lOarn. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.'),(12.875503299472802,6.437751649736401,2500,'Juan_Carlos_I_of_Spain',4,2,'113 - C05739689.txt','Holder PDS PDBIs Dan coming at 9? No I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend, Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK MI Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 israell PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Alati-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud CT) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King _Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so i missed Dan. Could he come back after finish my calls? But don\'t have the call schedule yet so don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDS PDBIs Dan coming at 9? No I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend, Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK MI Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 israell PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Alati-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud CT) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King _Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so i missed Dan. Could he come back after finish my calls? But don\'t have the call schedule yet so don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Juan_Cole',1,1,'1903 - C05762423.txt','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks. Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting God is Great, mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, \"I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks.\" Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting \"God is Great,\" mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Judea',3,1,'1877 - C05762349.txt','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, The Settlements Myth, is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the road map for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements). Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the construction line of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain existing major Israeli population centers in the West Bank on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . . One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an agreed outcome of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the construction line, saying that within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria. However, there never were any agreed principles of settlement activities. Moreover, the effort to define the construction line was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, \"The Settlements Myth,\" is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the \"road map\" for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: \"GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements).\" Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley; President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon; and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the \"construction line\" of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain \"existing major Israeli population centers\" in the West Bank \"on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . .\" One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an \"agreed outcome\" of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the \"construction line,\" saying that \"within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria.\" However, there never were any \"agreed principles of settlement activities.\" Moreover, the effort to define the \"construction line\" was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Judea',3,1,'3482 - C05766101.txt','Abu MazenWill do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. We have dismantled hundreds of roadblocks and checkpoints, extended the hours of operation on the Allenby Bridge and removed bureaucratic obstacles to Palestinian economic development. These actions have helped spur a surge, a boom, in the Palestinian economy. At the same time, the security environment has improved thanks both to the efforts of the IDF and to the efforts of better trained PA security forces. Now we wish to add to this improved economic and security climate meaningful political negotiations. I have already said that we will not build new settlements and that we would not expropriate additional land for existing settlements. I said we would also restrain settlement activity, and that\'s exactly what we decided to do today. I promised to enable normal life to continue for the three hundred thousand Israeli citizens, our brothers and sisters, who live in Judea and Samaria. That is why this suspension will not affect construction currently underway. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. Netanyahu gave a press conference a few hours ago. I\'ve seen plenty of his quotes in stories. Let me see if I can find transcript. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?','Abu MazenWill do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. We have dismantled hundreds of roadblocks and checkpoints, extended the hours of operation on the Allenby Bridge and removed bureaucratic obstacles to Palestinian economic development. These actions have helped spur a surge, a boom, in the Palestinian economy. At the same time, the security environment has improved thanks both to the efforts of the IDF and to the efforts of better trained PA security forces. Now we wish to add to this improved economic and security climate meaningful political negotiations. I have already said that we will not build new settlements and that we would not expropriate additional land for existing settlements. I said we would also restrain settlement activity, and that\'s exactly what we decided to do today. I promised to enable normal life to continue for the three hundred thousand Israeli citizens, our brothers and sisters, who live in Judea and Samaria. That is why this suspension will not affect construction currently underway. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. Netanyahu gave a press conference a few hours ago. I\'ve seen plenty of his quotes in stories. Let me see if I can find transcript. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Judea',3,1,'3483 - C05766102.txt','Abu Mazen RE:\' Abu MazenDaniel R is going to get it to him, along with your statement, highlighting what you\'ve said about 1967. Abu Mazen wants to see it. I assume Mara knows how to send? Will do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?','Abu Mazen RE:\' Abu MazenDaniel R is going to get it to him, along with your statement, highlighting what you\'ve said about 1967. Abu Mazen wants to see it. I assume Mara knows how to send? Will do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Judea_and_Samaria_Area',3,1,'1877 - C05762349.txt','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, The Settlements Myth, is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the road map for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements). Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the construction line of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain existing major Israeli population centers in the West Bank on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . . One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an agreed outcome of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the construction line, saying that within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria. However, there never were any agreed principles of settlement activities. Moreover, the effort to define the construction line was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, \"The Settlements Myth,\" is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the \"road map\" for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: \"GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements).\" Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley; President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon; and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the \"construction line\" of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain \"existing major Israeli population centers\" in the West Bank \"on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . .\" One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an \"agreed outcome\" of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the \"construction line,\" saying that \"within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria.\" However, there never were any \"agreed principles of settlement activities.\" Moreover, the effort to define the \"construction line\" was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Judea_and_Samaria_Area',3,1,'3482 - C05766101.txt','Abu MazenWill do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. We have dismantled hundreds of roadblocks and checkpoints, extended the hours of operation on the Allenby Bridge and removed bureaucratic obstacles to Palestinian economic development. These actions have helped spur a surge, a boom, in the Palestinian economy. At the same time, the security environment has improved thanks both to the efforts of the IDF and to the efforts of better trained PA security forces. Now we wish to add to this improved economic and security climate meaningful political negotiations. I have already said that we will not build new settlements and that we would not expropriate additional land for existing settlements. I said we would also restrain settlement activity, and that\'s exactly what we decided to do today. I promised to enable normal life to continue for the three hundred thousand Israeli citizens, our brothers and sisters, who live in Judea and Samaria. That is why this suspension will not affect construction currently underway. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. Netanyahu gave a press conference a few hours ago. I\'ve seen plenty of his quotes in stories. Let me see if I can find transcript. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?','Abu MazenWill do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. We have dismantled hundreds of roadblocks and checkpoints, extended the hours of operation on the Allenby Bridge and removed bureaucratic obstacles to Palestinian economic development. These actions have helped spur a surge, a boom, in the Palestinian economy. At the same time, the security environment has improved thanks both to the efforts of the IDF and to the efforts of better trained PA security forces. Now we wish to add to this improved economic and security climate meaningful political negotiations. I have already said that we will not build new settlements and that we would not expropriate additional land for existing settlements. I said we would also restrain settlement activity, and that\'s exactly what we decided to do today. I promised to enable normal life to continue for the three hundred thousand Israeli citizens, our brothers and sisters, who live in Judea and Samaria. That is why this suspension will not affect construction currently underway. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. Netanyahu gave a press conference a few hours ago. I\'ve seen plenty of his quotes in stories. Let me see if I can find transcript. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Judea_and_Samaria_Area',3,1,'3483 - C05766102.txt','Abu Mazen RE:\' Abu MazenDaniel R is going to get it to him, along with your statement, highlighting what you\'ve said about 1967. Abu Mazen wants to see it. I assume Mara knows how to send? Will do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?','Abu Mazen RE:\' Abu MazenDaniel R is going to get it to him, along with your statement, highlighting what you\'ve said about 1967. Abu Mazen wants to see it. I assume Mara knows how to send? Will do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Judeo-Christian',1,1,'29 - C05739590.txt','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation, is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by we. From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger, theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled Innocence of Muslims) by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different we. From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere. Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published asThis Is Water, novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the natural, basic self-centeredness that puts me at the center of the world. This unconscious default setting fosters the sort of blind certainty that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that default setting ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of \"The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation,\" is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by \"we.\" From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, \"There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger,\" theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled \"Innocence of Muslims\") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different \"we.\" From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, \"I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere.\" \"Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet,\" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. \"The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.\" In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as\"This Is Water,\" novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the \"natural, basic self-centeredness\" that puts \"me\" at the center of the world. This unconscious \"default setting\" fosters the sort of \"blind certainty\" that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that \"default setting\" ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Judiciary',1,1,'3277 - C05765766.txt','Honduras Update Sat 10:00 pm ESTTo All: The de facto authorities\' consultations continued today -- with government agencies, Congress and judicial branch. The meetings just wrapped up. Our sources tell us the process is moving forward and will result in a series of measures Mon-Wed: some govt resignations and replacements possible announcement of Dec 2 or 3 for Congressional action on Z issue M step aside. We have reiterated that latter is crucial for our diplomacy to boost election support. The de factos say the M speech announcing that is being drafted. De facto negotiators say the military played a useful role today in pushing the process forward. Amb Llorens notes that while the de facto consultations may look like a stall, the tendency to seek this sort of buy-in is one reason Honduras historically has been more peaceful than its neighors. While our role on the most sensitive issue is not known outside of very few people, the impression is growing in the country and among careful observers in region that something is happening. Insulza told Arturo today that he wants to find a pragmatic way forward and could use a fig leaf. We hope to produce something more than that. Z\'s negotiators are aware something is moving and appear keen to get back in the game, but Z has them on a tight leash and refuses to play. If things go well in next few days, we will ask S should call Z to encourage him back to the table. We are in constant touch with the de factos to help keep this on track. While most Hondurans want to move on, there is still a great deal of polarization that makes progress complicated. Best, ck','Honduras Update Sat 10:00 pm ESTTo All: The de facto authorities\' consultations continued today -- with government agencies, Congress and judicial branch. The meetings just wrapped up. Our sources tell us the process is moving forward and will result in a series of measures Mon-Wed: some govt resignations and replacements; possible announcement of Dec 2 or 3 for Congressional action on Z issue; M \"step aside.\" We have reiterated that latter is crucial for our diplomacy to boost election support. The de factos say the M speech announcing that is being drafted. De facto negotiators say the military played a useful role today in pushing the process forward. Amb Llorens notes that while the de facto consultations may look like a stall, the tendency to seek this sort of buy-in is one reason Honduras historically has been more peaceful than its neighors. While our role on the most sensitive issue is not known outside of very few people, the impression is growing in the country and among careful observers in region that something is happening. Insulza told Arturo today that he wants to find a pragmatic way forward and could use a fig leaf. We hope to produce something more than that. Z\'s negotiators are aware something is moving and appear keen to get back in the game, but Z has them on a tight leash and refuses to play. If things go well in next few days, we will ask S should call Z to encourage him back to the table. We are in constant touch with the de factos to help keep this on track. While most Hondurans want to move on, there is still a great deal of polarization that makes progress complicated. Best, ck'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Judith_Barnett',3,1,'1883 - C05762367.txt','FollowupPis contact Judith Barnett who has lots of ideas about partnering w business about the Middle East. Do you know her?','FollowupPis contact Judith Barnett who has lots of ideas about partnering w business about the Middle East. Do you know her?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Judith_Barnett',3,1,'1884 - C05762370.txt','FollowupEither she or Huma does. I do not know her but I will call her. Does Lauren have her info? Pls contact Judith Barnett who has lots of ideas about partnering w business about the Middle East. Do you know her?','FollowupEither she or Huma does. I do not know her but I will call her. Does Lauren have her info? Pls contact Judith Barnett who has lots of ideas about partnering w business about the Middle East. Do you know her?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Judith_Barnett',3,1,'1913 - C05762438.txt','Shanghai FollowupHope you are doing well after your surgery today. So sorry you have to deal with this. A couple items: - Tom Donohue reports that he called Inouye today and he listened, asked O\'s but did not commit - I don\'t want to get overconfident but we had a very good week on the Expo. Pepsi at $5M, Microsoft at $1M, Corning at $500K (privately). - Great mtg today at GE with about 20 corporations. 15 said they would look at it seriously. I think this has turned around. Spoke to Ginsberg, Sosnik (NBA), Mantz and they are engaged. Get well. Kris Either she or Huma does. I do not know her but I will call her. Does Lauren have her info? Pls contact Judith Barnett who has lots of ideas about partnering w business about the Middle East. Do you know her? 77','Shanghai FollowupHope you are doing well after your surgery today. So sorry you have to deal with this. A couple items: - Tom Donohue reports that he called Inouye today and he listened, asked O\'s but did not commit - I don\'t want to get overconfident but we had a very good week on the Expo. Pepsi at $5M, Microsoft at $1M, Corning at $500K (privately). - Great mtg today at GE with about 20 corporations. 15 said they would look at it seriously. I think this has turned around. Spoke to Ginsberg, Sosnik (NBA), Mantz and they are engaged. Get well. Kris Either she or Huma does. I do not know her but I will call her. Does Lauren have her info? Pls contact Judith Barnett who has lots of ideas about partnering w business about the Middle East. Do you know her? 77'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Judith_McHale',6,1,'1436 - C05761154.txt','Final Position Description - Special Rep for Global Public/Private Partnerships Support for Italian Restoration of Cultural MonumentsAttachments: 2009-05-03 SpecialRepforGlobalPartnerships.doc FYI Pat Attached and below at bottom is the final position description. Let\'s discuss the items when we meet. raises below tomorrow Heather Per our conversation last week, we should begin on-boarding Thanks. once she can come on board. cdm From: Will do ? looking forward to it. BTW, have you officially signed off oon my job description, per our discussion? I assume so, but that also means paperwork, a staff assistant, and VERY IMPORTANT, an office for me and my team, which now counts 6 permanent staff. We really need an office on the 7th floor, with representational space, as I will be bringing in CEO\'s, Foundation presidents, and other prominent individuals on a range of isues, and they\'ll need to know that, the Secretary takes these public/private initiatives seriously. There is some good space on the 7th floor (suite 7427 has been vacated by the CFO and would be perfect), and there might also be extra space in the newly renovated old wing, where Judith McHale and R will be moving. In any event, I plan to hit the ground running on June 1, so I\'ll need a secretary and office asap, as I\'m in effect coming into State every day anyway, but Pat won\'t make a move without your authorization. Many thanks! Final Position Description','Final Position Description - Special Rep for Global Public/Private Partnerships Support for Italian Restoration of Cultural MonumentsAttachments: 2009-05-03 SpecialRepforGlobalPartnerships.doc FYI Pat Attached and below at bottom is the final position description. Let\'s discuss the items when we meet. raises below tomorrow Heather Per our conversation last week, we should begin on-boarding Thanks. once she can come on board. cdm From: Will do ? looking forward to it. BTW, have you officially signed off oon my job description, per our discussion? I assume so, but that also means paperwork, a staff assistant, and VERY IMPORTANT, an office for me and my team, which now counts 6 permanent staff. We really need an office on the 7th floor, with representational space, as I will be bringing in CEO\'s, Foundation presidents, and other prominent individuals on a range of isues, and they\'ll need to know that, the Secretary takes these public/private initiatives seriously. There is some good space on the 7th floor (suite 7427 has been vacated by the CFO and would be perfect), and there might also be extra space in the newly renovated old wing, where Judith McHale and R will be moving. In any event, I plan to hit the ground running on June 1, so I\'ll need a secretary and office asap, as I\'m in effect coming into State every day anyway, but Pat won\'t make a move without your authorization. Many thanks! Final Position Description'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Judith_McHale',6,1,'1626 - C05761489.txt','Confirmed tonitePi Crowley Daniel Benjamin Judith McHale Robert Blake 34','Confirmed tonitePi Crowley Daniel Benjamin Judith McHale Robert Blake 34'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Judith_McHale',6,1,'2073 - C05762723.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Judith_McHale',6,1,'2077 - C05762728.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 M Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)Also I have meeting w POTUS and WH dinner and need to work w Jake on our year end summary report and much else. Will check with each What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 M Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)Also I have meeting w POTUS and WH dinner and need to work w Jake on our year end summary report and much else. Will check with each What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Judith_McHale',6,1,'3134 - C05765072.txt','Strategic Communications for PakistanDoug-- Pakistan\'s government can sure use the help. I\'d like you to talk w Judith McHale who is working w Holbrooke\'s team, including Ashley, so I\'m copying Judith and Paul Jones, Amb Holbrooke\'s Deputy, so they can coordinate the followup. Pls let me know what the next steps are w Amb Haqqani. Thanks too for your other work on global women\'s issues. Best, H Hello Madame Secretary. I hope you have a productive trip to Pakistan. I wanted to let you know that Ambassador Haqqani asked me to submit a proposal to help the Government of Pakistan strengthen its communications with the Pakistani public. You may recall that my firm did similar hands-on work in Lebanon. The idea is to enhance the Government\'s internal capacity to raise public awareness of its accomplishments, build support for its policies, and demonstrate the benefits of democratic governance. With stronger communications, they\'d obviously be in a better position to convey the benefits of the US-Pakistan relationship. We\'ve followed Pakistani media coverage of Kerry-Lugar -- with more strategic communications management by the Government, that could have been a positive story. (The anti-American forces have used the same messages to attack US aid packages for at least 10 years. It was easy to see the attacks coming.)','Strategic Communications for PakistanDoug-- Pakistan\'s government can sure use the help. I\'d like you to talk w Judith McHale who is working w Holbrooke\'s team, including Ashley, so I\'m copying Judith and Paul Jones, Amb Holbrooke\'s Deputy, so they can coordinate the followup. Pls let me know what the next steps are w Amb Haqqani. Thanks too for your other work on global women\'s issues. Best, H Hello Madame Secretary. I hope you have a productive trip to Pakistan. I wanted to let you know that Ambassador Haqqani asked me to submit a proposal to help the Government of Pakistan strengthen its communications with the Pakistani public. You may recall that my firm did similar hands-on work in Lebanon. The idea is to enhance the Government\'s internal capacity to raise public awareness of its accomplishments, build support for its policies, and demonstrate the benefits of democratic governance. With stronger communications, they\'d obviously be in a better position to convey the benefits of the US-Pakistan relationship. We\'ve followed Pakistani media coverage of Kerry-Lugar -- with more strategic communications management by the Government, that could have been a positive story. (The anti-American forces have used the same messages to attack US aid packages for at least 10 years. It was easy to see the attacks coming.)'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Judith_McHale',6,1,'3635 - C05766437.txt','PersonalGood morning Doug - I think my response bounced back so I\'m trying this again (apologies if you get two emails from me) Send me any points you would want to have made in the letter, as well as if it should be addressed to anyone in particular, and we\'ll get it done! Thanks! Thanks so much! I\'ll work with Rob on the letter. FYI, I\'m meeting with Judith McHale this week to talk about Pakistan, per our previous conversation. I\'ve also been talking with NDI about being the interlocutor for the strategic communications program for the government and political parties. I think it\'s best for USG and all involved that it go through a respected NGO. They\'re keen to help. Mme. Secretary:','PersonalGood morning Doug - I think my response bounced back so I\'m trying this again (apologies if you get two emails from me) Send me any points you would want to have made in the letter, as well as if it should be addressed to anyone in particular, and we\'ll get it done! Thanks! Thanks so much! I\'ll work with Rob on the letter. FYI, I\'m meeting with Judith McHale this week to talk about Pakistan, per our previous conversation. I\'ve also been talking with NDI about being the interlocutor for the strategic communications program for the government and political parties. I think it\'s best for USG and all involved that it go through a respected NGO. They\'re keen to help. Mme. Secretary:'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Judith_Rodin',1,1,'2798 - C05764494.txt','guidance: Econ Club of DC as forum for HRC in Sept?Anything on your call with him you want me to followup on? Thanks strobe - I will touch base with you today so we can catch up Cheryl, regard the desire of the Economic Club of DC to invite HRC to speak (which we consulted on a week ago), they\'re now broadening the invite to be any time in the fall?which I\'d think might increase the chances of it suited her purposes. I\'m attaching a copy of the letter they\'ll send in via any channel you designate (scheduler, public affairs officer, or whatever). HRC did call this weekend and we covered a pretty wide range of substantive issues. I decided, however, not to bother her with this matter, which I hope was the right call on my part. Also, Jake put in a call to me last week. We didn\'t connect. I don\'t know if that\'s OBE as a result of HRC\'s call. In any event, I\'m around this week, though hanging out as much as ossible with Regards, Strobe This sounds interesting - can you give me a few days to determine whether it\'s even a possibility? Sept is imp month b/c of travel and unga but want to check. Let\'s also connect on unga - glad you connected with jack et al. Best Cdm Cheryl, I hope for your sake that you don\'t get this email for a while and that you\'re getting some genuine R&R. Anyway, David Rubenstein of the Carlyle Group is asking my advice on whether HRC would welcome an invitation to address the Economic Club of Washington in September. Obviously business-heavy. Audience: 400-500, screen questions for after talk and he can provide them in advance media coverage, etc. I told him I had no idea but would check. Depending on her outreach strategy for the fall, it could be a good audience, esp. if she wanted to talk about issues like China, the development, the role of the private sector, or energy/climate?i.e., the econ aspect/component of foreign policy. If I should be going elsewhere for this kind of steer, lemme know. Regards, Strobe PS: Kemal Dervi, Judith Rodin and I connected by phone with Jack Lew, Derek Chollet & others on State end re outside input into QDDR. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 1111','guidance: Econ Club of DC as forum for HRC in Sept?Anything on your call with him you want me to followup on? Thanks strobe - I will touch base with you today so we can catch up Cheryl, regard the desire of the Economic Club of DC to invite HRC to speak (which we consulted on a week ago), they\'re now broadening the invite to be any time in the fall?which I\'d think might increase the chances of it suited her purposes. I\'m attaching a copy of the letter they\'ll send in via any channel you designate (scheduler, public affairs officer, or whatever). HRC did call this weekend and we covered a pretty wide range of substantive issues. I decided, however, not to bother her with this matter, which I hope was the right call on my part. Also, Jake put in a call to me last week. We didn\'t connect. I don\'t know if that\'s OBE as a result of HRC\'s call. In any event, I\'m around this week, though hanging out as much as ossible with Regards, Strobe This sounds interesting - can you give me a few days to determine whether it\'s even a possibility? Sept is imp month b/c of travel and unga but want to check. Let\'s also connect on unga - glad you connected with jack et al. Best Cdm Cheryl, I hope for your sake that you don\'t get this email for a while and that you\'re getting some genuine R&R. Anyway, David Rubenstein of the Carlyle Group is asking my advice on whether HRC would welcome an invitation to address the Economic Club of Washington in September. Obviously business-heavy. Audience: 400-500, screen questions for after talk and he can provide them in advance; media coverage, etc. I told him I had no idea but would check. Depending on her outreach strategy for the fall, it could be a good audience, esp. if she wanted to talk about issues like China, the development, the role of the private sector, or energy/climate?i.e., the econ aspect/component of foreign policy. If I should be going elsewhere for this kind of steer, lemme know. Regards, Strobe PS: Kemal Dervi, Judith Rodin and I connected by phone with Jack Lew, Derek Chollet & others on State end re outside input into QDDR. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 1111'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Julian_Bond',1,1,'1982 - C05762580.txt','NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H.Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H. By CAROL E. LEE Tensions between the White House and the NAACP over President Obama.s upcoming address at the groups 100th ... ....anniversary celebration were *not totally resolved after leaders of the influential civil rights organization met with two senior White House aides Thursday morning. *There.s some scheduling adjustments that have to be made,* Julian Bond told POLITICO as he left the West Wing. But he.s coming.. Bond and Hilary Shelton, the NAACP.s vice president for advocacy, said they met with White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and her chief of staff, Michael Strautmanis. Bond said the NAACP and the White House have agreed on a date ? July 16 but have yet to settle on a time when Obama will address the groups conference. At issue is the venue. Ideally Obama.s speech would be at a location that makes it easy for everyone to see him* Bond said. So far the White House has rejected some suggestions including Yankee Stadium ? citing security reasons, and there is a dispute over exactly what time he will speak. *It was a healthy, helpful conversation,. Shelton said of the meeting. Shelton and Bond said they did not see Obama while they were in the West Wing for roughly 45 minutes. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to address the NAACP.s conference on July 13, they said, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also trying to schedule in appearance. The conference is being held from July 11 to 16. Shelton noted that Obama has not missed an annual NAACP meeting since he was elected to the Senate in','NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H.Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H. By CAROL E. LEE Tensions between the White House and the NAACP over President Obama.s upcoming address at the groups 100th ... ....anniversary celebration were *not totally resolved after leaders of the influential civil rights organization met with two senior White House aides Thursday morning. *There.s some scheduling adjustments that have to be made,* Julian Bond told POLITICO as he left the West Wing. But he.s coming.. Bond and Hilary Shelton, the NAACP.s vice president for advocacy, said they met with White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and her chief of staff, Michael Strautmanis. Bond said the NAACP and the White House have agreed on a date ? July 16 but have yet to settle on a time when Obama will address the groups conference. At issue is the venue. Ideally Obama.s speech would be at a location that makes it easy for everyone to see him* Bond said. So far the White House has rejected some suggestions including Yankee Stadium ? citing security reasons, and there is a dispute over exactly what time he will speak. *It was a healthy, helpful conversation,. Shelton said of the meeting. Shelton and Bond said they did not see Obama while they were in the West Wing for roughly 45 minutes. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to address the NAACP.s conference on July 13, they said, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also trying to schedule in appearance. The conference is being held from July 11 to 16. Shelton noted that Obama has not missed an annual NAACP meeting since he was elected to the Senate in'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Julie_Taymor',1,1,'1190 - C05760483.txt','Letter for Hillary from Tina BrownPls print. I am so sorry we didn\'t touch base today. I had a quick conversation with I am forwarding the letter from Tina Brown because I think this will be fabulous opportunity for you to showcase your ideas and also your long history of advocating on behalf of women around the world. As always, I defer to your and your staff\'s realities and judgment but did want you to know I am involved and hope you can make it. If not, I love you anyway! Let me what might work for us to chat. I described the possibilities to both in Rhinebeck. Hope you are well. As always, Jill December 10, 2009 Dear Madame Secretary, I am following up on the letter I sent to you on November 8, 2009 at the suggestion of Melanne Verveer. On March 12th and 13th, in New York City, 300 influential women from diverse countries and cultures will come together to illuminate the circumstances of their lives and to explore the still unfulfilled promise of women around the world. Women in the World: Stories and Solutions, will be hosted by The Daily Beast, the United Nations Foundation, Vital Voices Global Partnership, and Diane von Furstenberg (and sponsored by Hewlett Packard who will bring their most creative digital support). We are delighted to announce that for our opening night on Friday, March 12, at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, we have an extraordinary event planned. The legendary Broadway director Julie Taymor has agreed to direct the Vital Voices play Seven, featuring acclaimed film and stage actresses. At the conclusion of this performance, we will host a panel conversation featuring their real-life counterparts: Hafsat Abiola, Farida Azizi, Anabella De Leon, Inez McCormack, Mukhtar Mai, Mu Sochua, and Marina Pisklakova-Parker.','Letter for Hillary from Tina BrownPls print. I am so sorry we didn\'t touch base today. I had a quick conversation with I am forwarding the letter from Tina Brown because I think this will be fabulous opportunity for you to showcase your ideas and also your long history of advocating on behalf of women around the world. As always, I defer to your and your staff\'s realities and judgment but did want you to know I am involved and hope you can make it. If not, I love you anyway! Let me what might work for us to chat. I described the possibilities to both in Rhinebeck. Hope you are well. As always, Jill December 10, 2009 Dear Madame Secretary, I am following up on the letter I sent to you on November 8, 2009 at the suggestion of Melanne Verveer. On March 12th and 13th, in New York City, 300 influential women from diverse countries and cultures will come together to illuminate the circumstances of their lives and to explore the still unfulfilled promise of women around the world. \"Women in the World: Stories and Solutions,\" will be hosted by The Daily Beast, the United Nations Foundation, Vital Voices Global Partnership, and Diane von Furstenberg (and sponsored by Hewlett Packard who will bring their most creative digital support). We are delighted to announce that for our opening night on Friday, March 12, at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, we have an extraordinary event planned. The legendary Broadway director Julie Taymor has agreed to direct the Vital Voices play Seven, featuring acclaimed film and stage actresses. At the conclusion of this performance, we will host a panel conversation featuring their real-life counterparts: Hafsat Abiola, Farida Azizi, Anabella De Leon, Inez McCormack, Mukhtar Mai, Mu Sochua, and Marina Pisklakova-Parker.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Julissa',1,1,'1014 - C05760225.txt','Meeting with ArturoIt sounds good to me. -who, I believe, is a superstar. What time do you want B6 to talk today? I\'m free until 9 and after 1 until 7. What works for you? I think this works but want to discuss with Julissa and Arturo ? thoughts? cdm Cheryl B5 B6','Meeting with ArturoIt sounds good to me. -who, I believe, is a superstar. What time do you want B6 to talk today? I\'m free until 9 and after 1 until 7. What works for you? I think this works but want to discuss with Julissa and Arturo ? thoughts? cdm Cheryl; B5 B6'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Justice',3,1,'1903 - C05762423.txt','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks. Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting God is Great, mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, \"I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks.\" Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting \"God is Great,\" mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Justice',3,1,'2119 - C05762786.txt','OpEd I A Dose of Realism in Honsuras By Edward Schumacher-MatosVery interesting. This will appear in tomorrow\'s Post. Washington Post I A Dose of Realism in Honduras By Edward Schumacher-Matos Sunday, July 12, 2009 Sometimes you have to give political leaders credit. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are on the verge of achieving their own coup in Honduras and advancing American interests with a deftness not seen from Washington in many years. The president\'s reference to Honduras during his trip to Moscow reflects how the small Central American country is but a pawn as the administration pushes the reset button globally and in the hemisphere. Justice may not be totally served in Honduras, but the country is likely to end up better off anyway. America cannot and should not seek to impose any system of government on any other country, Obama said in Russia, nor would we presume to choose which party or individual should run a country. . . . Even as we meet here today, America supports now the restoration of the democratically elected president of Honduras, even though he has strongly opposed American policies. We do so not because we agree with him. We do so because we respect the universal principle that people should choose their own leaders.','OpEd I A Dose of Realism in Honsuras By Edward Schumacher-MatosVery interesting. This will appear in tomorrow\'s Post. Washington Post I A Dose of Realism in Honduras By Edward Schumacher-Matos Sunday, July 12, 2009 Sometimes you have to give political leaders credit. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are on the verge of achieving their own coup in Honduras and advancing American interests with a deftness not seen from Washington in many years. The president\'s reference to Honduras during his trip to Moscow reflects how the small Central American country is but a pawn as the administration pushes the reset button globally and in the hemisphere. Justice may not be totally served in Honduras, but the country is likely to end up better off anyway. \"America cannot and should not seek to impose any system of government on any other country,\" Obama said in Russia, \"nor would we presume to choose which party or individual should run a country. . . . Even as we meet here today, America supports now the restoration of the democratically elected president of Honduras, even though he has strongly opposed American policies. We do so not because we agree with him. We do so because we respect the universal principle that people should choose their own leaders.\"'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Justice',3,1,'29 - C05739590.txt','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation, is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by we. From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger, theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled Innocence of Muslims) by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different we. From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere. Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published asThis Is Water, novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the natural, basic self-centeredness that puts me at the center of the world. This unconscious default setting fosters the sort of blind certainty that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that default setting ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of \"The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation,\" is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by \"we.\" From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, \"There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger,\" theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled \"Innocence of Muslims\") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different \"we.\" From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, \"I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere.\" \"Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet,\" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. \"The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.\" In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as\"This Is Water,\" novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the \"natural, basic self-centeredness\" that puts \"me\" at the center of the world. This unconscious \"default setting\" fosters the sort of \"blind certainty\" that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that \"default setting\" ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Justice_and_Construction_Party',1,1,'269 - C05739877.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Justice_ministry',2,1,'2757 - C05764413.txt','ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed suicide Update: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia - alleged illegal activitysuicide Importance: High FYI Importance: High FYI on several (shocking) updates on that Liberia Amcit case. Scroll all the way to the bottom for all the details. Colleagues, Charge Robinson, Embassy Monrovia, just called to report that Mr. Fosnight has committed suicide. He was found in his home at approximately 0500 EDT. The RSO is on the scene and Monrovia\'s consular section is aware of the situation and will work to repatriate the body. UNMIL is working to determine who from the UN will call Fosnight\'s next-of-kin. Post had no further details, but will continue to provide them to Ops. The Liberian Minister of Justice has asked UNMIL representatives and Charge Robinson to attend a meeting at 0730 EDT to discuss press responses. The Watch connected the PA/Press duty officer to Embassy Monrovia. ACTION REQUEST: Embassy Monrovia has requested press guidance from the Department as soon as possible, preferably before the 0730 EDT meeting. The Embassy prefers NOT to issue a joint statement with Liberian or UNMIL representatives. The Embassy is closed today, but the Charge will be available by telephone. Ops has informed the CA/OCS, AF, and PA/Press duty officers by telephone, and stands by ready to assist. Regards, Stephanie L. Hallett 156 One correction: Fosnight\'s passport was not / not seized. Fosnight says he can\'t find it (which is interesting, since he says he planned to fly to Sierra Leone this afternoon). And one update: So far, all the Liberian lawyers contacted have refused to take the case. - Brooks Robinson Here is today\'s update. Sunday has been eventful. - Fosnight was arrested about 40 minutes ago and is under house arrest. His U.S. passport has been seized. The Consular Officer is aware and has passed to him (via the RSO, who\'s on the scene) the names of three local lawyers. The RSO reported that Fosnight is also seeking to be in touch with a U.S. lawyer. The Consular Officer will send a report of arrest cable tomorrow, and stands ready to meet with Fosnight. - The GOL has formally asked UNMIL to assist in making sure that the house arrest is effective, in order to ensure that Fosnight\'s rights are protected and to minimize flight risk. - Getting to this point involved a harrowing six hours. This morning at approximately 11:00 am, the Liberia National Police, accompanied by UN Police and our RSO, went to Fosnight\'s apartment to carry out the arrest. Although Fosnight had been under LNP surveillance by five officers, he managed to leave the apartment at around 10:00 in his UN-marked vehicle. (The Director of Police will be investigating how that happened.) Airport, immigration, police, and UN authorities were alerted. - At approximately 3:00 pm, we learned that Fosnight was still in Monrovia and was in phone contact with UNMIL officials as well as LNP officers. Finally, he agreed to be met by the LNP at his apartment, where he was arrested. He was read his rights, and read the charges, which include statutory rape and exploitation of children, among other charges. Fosnight stated that he and his Sierra Leonean ex-wife (or ex-girlfriend) - the 157','ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed suicide Update: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia - alleged illegal activitysuicide Importance: High FYI Importance: High FYI on several (shocking) updates on that Liberia Amcit case. Scroll all the way to the bottom for all the details. Colleagues, Charge Robinson, Embassy Monrovia, just called to report that Mr. Fosnight has committed suicide. He was found in his home at approximately 0500 EDT. The RSO is on the scene and Monrovia\'s consular section is aware of the situation and will work to repatriate the body. UNMIL is working to determine who from the UN will call Fosnight\'s next-of-kin. Post had no further details, but will continue to provide them to Ops. The Liberian Minister of Justice has asked UNMIL representatives and Charge Robinson to attend a meeting at 0730 EDT to discuss press responses. The Watch connected the PA/Press duty officer to Embassy Monrovia. ACTION REQUEST: Embassy Monrovia has requested press guidance from the Department as soon as possible, preferably before the 0730 EDT meeting. The Embassy prefers NOT to issue a joint statement with Liberian or UNMIL representatives. The Embassy is closed today, but the Charge will be available by telephone. Ops has informed the CA/OCS, AF, and PA/Press duty officers by telephone, and stands by ready to assist. Regards, Stephanie L. Hallett 156 One correction: Fosnight\'s passport was not / not seized. Fosnight says he can\'t find it (which is interesting, since he says he planned to fly to Sierra Leone this afternoon). And one update: So far, all the Liberian lawyers contacted have refused to take the case. - Brooks Robinson Here is today\'s update. Sunday has been eventful. - Fosnight was arrested about 40 minutes ago and is under house arrest. His U.S. passport has been seized. The Consular Officer is aware and has passed to him (via the RSO, who\'s on the scene) the names of three local lawyers. The RSO reported that Fosnight is also seeking to be in touch with a U.S. lawyer. The Consular Officer will send a report of arrest cable tomorrow, and stands ready to meet with Fosnight. - The GOL has formally asked UNMIL to assist in making sure that the house arrest is effective, in order to ensure that Fosnight\'s rights are protected and to minimize flight risk. - Getting to this point involved a harrowing six hours. This morning at approximately 11:00 am, the Liberia National Police, accompanied by UN Police and our RSO, went to Fosnight\'s apartment to carry out the arrest. Although Fosnight had been under LNP surveillance by five officers, he managed to leave the apartment at around 10:00 in his UN-marked vehicle. (The Director of Police will be investigating how that happened.) Airport, immigration, police, and UN authorities were alerted. - At approximately 3:00 pm, we learned that Fosnight was still in Monrovia and was in phone contact with UNMIL officials as well as LNP officers. Finally, he agreed to be met by the LNP at his apartment, where he was arrested. He was read his rights, and read the charges, which include statutory rape and exploitation of children, among other charges. Fosnight stated that he and his Sierra Leonean ex-wife (or ex-girlfriend) - the 157'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Justice_ministry',2,1,'3003 - C05764855.txt','ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding Committee>Committee> I am still with the Israeli delegation and am waiting for the moment they hear this. The press release does not even say this was at Ocampo\'s request. http://www.icc-cpi.int/NR/exeres/EOBE66F1-C4A5-4F33-A0D5-E369036533FA.htm sorry if this is old news. Note concluding line: A further report is to be presented by the PNA in the near future, clarifying additional issues discussed during the meeting. ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact- Finding Committee ICC-OTP-20091016-PR465 On 16 October, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Luis Moreno-Ocampo, received a Palestinian delegation headed by Dr. Ali Khashan, Minister of Justice of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). Dr. Khashan was accompanied by the Palestinian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Nabil Abuznaid, and a team of legal experts including Vaughan Lowe QC, Professor of International Law at Oxford University. The Prosecutor also received members of the Independent Fact-finding Committee led by Professor John Dugard and members of the Arab League Secretariat, in the context of ongoing consultations. The PNA delegation submitted a preliminary report presenting its legal arguments in support of the declaration lodged on 22 January 2009, accepting the jurisdiction of the Court over crimes committed in Palestine. The Office will carefully examine all supporting arguments submitted, starting with the initial issue of whether the declaration by the PNA accepting the exercise of jurisdiction by the ICC meets statutory requirements. The Prosecutor said','ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding Committee>Committee> I am still with the Israeli delegation and am waiting for the moment they hear this. The press release does not even say this was at Ocampo\'s request. http://www.icc-cpi.int/NR/exeres/EOBE66F1-C4A5-4F33-A0D5-E369036533FA.htm sorry if this is old news. Note concluding line: A further report is to be presented by the PNA in the near future, clarifying additional issues discussed during the meeting. ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact- Finding Committee ICC-OTP-20091016-PR465 On 16 October, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Luis Moreno-Ocampo, received a Palestinian delegation headed by Dr. Ali Khashan, Minister of Justice of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). Dr. Khashan was accompanied by the Palestinian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Nabil Abuznaid, and a team of legal experts including Vaughan Lowe QC, Professor of International Law at Oxford University. The Prosecutor also received members of the Independent Fact-finding Committee led by Professor John Dugard and members of the Arab League Secretariat, in the context of ongoing consultations. The PNA delegation submitted a preliminary report presenting its legal arguments in support of the declaration lodged on 22 January 2009, accepting the jurisdiction of the Court over crimes committed in Palestine. The Office will carefully examine all supporting arguments submitted, starting with the initial issue of whether the declaration by the PNA accepting the exercise of jurisdiction by the ICC meets statutory requirements. The Prosecutor said'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Just_a_Drop',1,1,'1777 - C05761877.txt','ColumnsCarl says he\'s trying to reach you to get these columns up and going. Let me know if there\'s something I can do to help. Shall he just drop off a contract? I think he wants to talk timing and hardware also.','ColumnsCarl says he\'s trying to reach you to get these columns up and going. Let me know if there\'s something I can do to help. Shall he just drop off a contract? I think he wants to talk timing and hardware also.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Just_Dropped_In_(To_See_What_Condition_My_Condition_Was_In)',3,1,'1868 - C05762329.txt','I just dropped bfg book off at your house.94','I just dropped bfg book off at your house.94'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Just_Dropped_In_(To_See_What_Condition_My_Condition_Was_In)',3,1,'1869 - C05762330.txt','I just dropped bfg book off at your house I just dropped bfg book off at your house.Anything elser I need to know?','I just dropped bfg book off at your house I just dropped bfg book off at your house.Anything elser I need to know?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Just_Dropped_In_(To_See_What_Condition_My_Condition_Was_In)',3,1,'1870 - C05762332.txt','I just dropped bfg book off at your house.B6 My random stuff can wait till the morning: - talked to who is back to really wanting an ambassadorship - mark weiner wants to have a party for capricia, told him we\'d love it but after the confirmation and we can do something nice on 8th floor Vuants to come see u privately this week. He wants to talk to you about iran before he sees biden at a fundraiser when he\'s in dc this week. Anything elser I need to know? 96','I just dropped bfg book off at your house.B6 My random stuff can wait till the morning: - talked to who is back to really wanting an ambassadorship - mark weiner wants to have a party for capricia, told him we\'d love it but after the confirmation and we can do something nice on 8th floor Vuants to come see u privately this week. He wants to talk to you about iran before he sees biden at a fundraiser when he\'s in dc this week. Anything elser I need to know? 96'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Just_Kidding_(TV_series)',1,1,'1914 - C05762439.txt','Aw shucksHillary, Is it true that Holbrooke tripped you? Just kidding. Get better fast, we need you running around. Good being with you the other evening. cp','Aw shucksHillary, Is it true that Holbrooke tripped you? Just kidding. Get better fast, we need you running around. Good being with you the other evening. cp'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Just_Let_Me_Know',5,1,'1035 - C05760251.txt','Holiday lunch Dec 17Pls add to schedule from 12:30 to 2:30. Thx. Great! Will revert with time (likely 12:30pm) and location (a private room in a DC restaurant). Hope you get a little downtime! We\'ll make sure you laugh plenty at lunch. L Lisa--- I just landed from Cairo and would love to come to lunch and, as of now, I will be in DC. So just let me know time and place! I\'m copying Lona so she can connect w you since I leave again on Sat for two weeks. This travel gig is never ending-- can\'t wait for Thanksgiving for a few days off. Hope you\'re well, my friend. Hillary, Lisa','Holiday lunch Dec 17Pls add to schedule from 12:30 to 2:30. Thx. Great! Will revert with time (likely 12:30pm) and location (a private room in a DC restaurant). Hope you get a little downtime! We\'ll make sure you laugh plenty at lunch. L Lisa--- I just landed from Cairo and would love to come to lunch and, as of now, I will be in DC. So just let me know time and place! I\'m copying Lona so she can connect w you since I leave again on Sat for two weeks. This travel gig is never ending-- can\'t wait for Thanksgiving for a few days off. Hope you\'re well, my friend. Hillary, Lisa'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Just_Let_Me_Know',5,1,'2423 - C05763714.txt','Fwd: checking in checking inRemind me to discuss with you Cheryl A quick update on my earlier email to you. I know you are travelling back tomorrow. If you have time to talk about this and the other postions, please call me when you can.. Alternatively I am happy to call you on Monday. Just let me know a good time for me to call. thanks -- and welcome back Best Mike Forwarded message','Fwd: checking in checking inRemind me to discuss with you Cheryl A quick update on my earlier email to you. I know you are travelling back tomorrow. If you have time to talk about this and the other postions, please call me when you can.. Alternatively I am happy to call you on Monday. Just let me know a good time for me to call. thanks -- and welcome back Best Mike Forwarded message'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Just_Let_Me_Know',5,1,'2459 - C05763786.txt','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL AfricaBurns, this is going to happen. We are committed to herwork and other docs like her. Lyn heard rumors about a competitive hospital, etc. We will work this out. HRC did the event at her hospital, after all. B6 Verveer, Melanne S PIs read and respond to me. This is very concerning. I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I do what I can to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. 42 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu. I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. 4.','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL AfricaBurns, this is going to happen. We are committed to herwork and other docs like her. Lyn heard rumors about a competitive hospital, etc. We will work this out. HRC did the event at her hospital, after all. B6 Verveer, Melanne S PIs read and respond to me. This is very concerning. I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker; she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I \"do what I can\" to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. 42 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing; then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: \"Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu.\" I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. 4.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Just_Let_Me_Know',5,1,'2461 - C05763788.txt','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL Africaok Pis print three copies of this for me. Original Messa7 I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I do what I can to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. Blessings to you, Kay 47 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu. I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. Lyn Lusi 48','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL Africaok Pis print three copies of this for me. Original Messa7 I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker; she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I \"do what I can\" to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. Blessings to you, Kay 47 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing; then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: \"Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu.\" I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. Lyn Lusi 48'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Just_Let_Me_Know',5,1,'3182 - C05765244.txt','Holiday lunch Dec 17PIs add to schedule from 12:30 to 2:30. Thx. Great! Will revert with time (likely 12:30pm) and location (a private room in a DC restaurant). Hope you get a little downtime! We\'ll make sure you laugh plenty at lunch. L Lisa--- I just landed from Cairo and would love to come to lunch and, as of now, I will be in DC. So just let me know time and place! I\'m copying Lona so she can connect w you since I leave again on Sat for two weeks. This travel gig is never ending-- can\'t wait for Thanksgiving for a few days off. Hope you\'re well, my friend. Hillary,','Holiday lunch Dec 17PIs add to schedule from 12:30 to 2:30. Thx. Great! Will revert with time (likely 12:30pm) and location (a private room in a DC restaurant). Hope you get a little downtime! We\'ll make sure you laugh plenty at lunch. L Lisa--- I just landed from Cairo and would love to come to lunch and, as of now, I will be in DC. So just let me know time and place! I\'m copying Lona so she can connect w you since I leave again on Sat for two weeks. This travel gig is never ending-- can\'t wait for Thanksgiving for a few days off. Hope you\'re well, my friend. Hillary,'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Just_So_You_Know_(American_Head_Charge_song)',1,1,'2302 - C05763112.txt','TodayI will take you down there, we have to make an appointment Let me know your availability So sorry to have missed you today. Huma mentioned the art dept. Let me know your thoghts and schedule. Do you have any time on Wednesday ? Rosemarie On Jun 29, 2009, at 8:19 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > I\'d love to see you! > I\'ll be in to see cheryl at 10:00am today. Don\'t know your schedule > but just so you know r inR','TodayI will take you down there, we have to make an appointment Let me know your availability So sorry to have missed you today. Huma mentioned the art dept. Let me know your thoghts and schedule. Do you have any time on Wednesday ? Rosemarie On Jun 29, 2009, at 8:19 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > I\'d love to see you! > I\'ll be in to see cheryl at 10:00am today. Don\'t know your schedule > but just so you know r inR'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Just_What_I_Needed',1,1,'2094 - C05762754.txt','Latest IterationConfidential fyi Cheryl, Jake, I owe you both an apology. I had a very productive flight (8-10 hours in a darkened quiet cabin is just what I needed) and finished Les Gelb\'s book -- it is astonishing how close our analyses are -- he says that foundation of US power is to catalyze others to get problems solved. HRC wanted me to make the speech harder and I see some very good ways to do that -- talking about assembling power coalitions to deal w/ troublesome states, a term Les uses. But I also had a chance to reread the frame that you put together, much more carefully. There are a number of very good things in it that I am going to try to work into a revision, or at least flag for how we can build off of this speech in subsequent speeches. I am sorry that I didn\'t see that in the press of trying to get to this point. I will have a revision by Sunday afternoon China time, which would allow her and you to see it Sunday morning. AM AMS: This document is the latest iteration I understand from Justin (who works at Chappaqua). I also understand that last night she was making changes to it but Justin did not get them so they may not be reflected in this draft. cdm 59','Latest IterationConfidential fyi Cheryl, Jake, I owe you both an apology. I had a very productive flight (8-10 hours in a darkened quiet cabin is just what I needed) and finished Les Gelb\'s book -- it is astonishing how close our analyses are -- he says that foundation of US power is to catalyze others to get problems solved. HRC wanted me to make the speech harder and I see some very good ways to do that -- talking about assembling power coalitions to deal w/ troublesome states, a term Les uses. But I also had a chance to reread the frame that you put together, much more carefully. There are a number of very good things in it that I am going to try to work into a revision, or at least flag for how we can build off of this speech in subsequent speeches. I am sorry that I didn\'t see that in the press of trying to get to this point. I will have a revision by Sunday afternoon China time, which would allow her and you to see it Sunday morning. AM AMS: This document is the latest iteration I understand from Justin (who works at Chappaqua). I also understand that last night she was making changes to it but Justin did not get them so they may not be reflected in this draft. cdm 59'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'1108 - C05760359.txt','Interesting from LandlerAnyway this can be shared w Denis? Anything else I need to know? I\'m up for the day. Fyi to you I was just talking to Mark Landler and relayed at the behest of the IG that they wanted to be sure Mark understood that the current IG inspection of Kabul is routine and that it always includes a leadership/management survey of the boss. Mark laughed and said he understood that, because of his knowledge of the inspection that is wrapping up in my bureau. It is why he put mention of the inspection at the tail end of the story. B5 B6 PJ','Interesting from LandlerAnyway this can be shared w Denis? Anything else I need to know? I\'m up for the day. Fyi to you I was just talking to Mark Landler and relayed at the behest of the IG that they wanted to be sure Mark understood that the current IG inspection of Kabul is routine and that it always includes a leadership/management survey of the boss. Mark laughed and said he understood that, because of his knowledge of the inspection that is wrapping up in my bureau. It is why he put mention of the inspection at the tail end of the story. B5 B6 PJ'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'1124 - C05760376.txt','Love the CoatThx! I bought the coat in Kabul in 03 and thought it should get a chance to go home for a visit! See you tomorrow. Your arrival in Kabul landed the front page picture in the NYT and sparked an on-line poll in Huff Post about your coat. At last check, its favorability rating was 77 percent. Safe travels back. PJ','Love the CoatThx! I bought the coat in Kabul in 03 and thought it should get a chance to go home for a visit! See you tomorrow. Your arrival in Kabul landed the front page picture in the NYT and sparked an on-line poll in Huff Post about your coat. At last check, its favorability rating was 77 percent. Safe travels back. PJ'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'1274 - C05760644.txt','Another callWhat about John Kerry--can he be included? Ok its now going to be: Ambassadors Eikenberry, Ricciardone, and tim Carney who\'s are all at embassy kabul. Yes--at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.','Another callWhat about John Kerry--can he be included? Ok its now going to be: Ambassadors Eikenberry, Ricciardone, and tim Carney who\'s are all at embassy kabul. Yes--at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'1275 - C05760645.txt','Another callAsk ops to call me when the call is ready. Yes What about John Kerry--can he be included? Ok its now going to be: Ambassadors Eikenberry, Ricciardone, and tim Carney who\'s are all at embassy kabul. Yes--at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.','Another callAsk ops to call me when the call is ready. Yes What about John Kerry--can he be included? Ok its now going to be: Ambassadors Eikenberry, Ricciardone, and tim Carney who\'s are all at embassy kabul. Yes--at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'1276 - C05760646.txt','Another callOk Kerry is sleeping What about John Kerry--can he be included? Ok its now going to be: Ambassadors Eikenberry, Ricciardone, and tim Carney who\'s are all at embassy kabul. Yes--at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.','Another callOk Kerry is sleeping What about John Kerry--can he be included? Ok its now going to be: Ambassadors Eikenberry, Ricciardone, and tim Carney who\'s are all at embassy kabul. Yes--at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'1287 - C05760666.txt','Exciting NewsWill do. Pis contact Dave to set up a time for hm to come in to see me. Thx. Hi Hillary, you are doing an amazing job as our Secretary of State and we are all immensely proud of you. Really enjoyed your recent remarks regarding Afghanistan. Your words were spot on. Fyi, I will be in Kabul, Afghanistan from 7 thru 14 April and am being hosted by Flamed Wardak, the son of the Afghanistan Secretary of Defense. Looking forward to the visit. There is some exciting personal news that I wanted to share with you. Although it has not yet been announced, I wanted you to know that I recently interviewed with Cisco President ( John Chambers) and accepted a senior executive position ( effective 4 May ) to be the face and thought leader for Cisco in the field of Intelligent Urbanization with my focus area being on Physical Safety and Security. My wife (Faith) and I will live in Bangalore, India ( we are very excited ) and my area of responsibility will be the emerging markets of Asia, Middle East and Africa . Since I will operate from India that particular country will be a major focal point. The use of the Network to improve the quality of life of Millions of people in areas such as Education, Health Care and Security will be a major thrust of  Intelligent Urbanization. Faith and I are pumped up about our new overseas adventure and the chance to work for a world class company and a superb business leader like John Chambers. It is really a wonderful opportunity to positively impact many lives around the Globe. Hope to perhaps call on you for a few minutes before I head over to India. All the best and God Bless. Sincerely, Dave 21','Exciting NewsWill do. Pis contact Dave to set up a time for hm to come in to see me. Thx. Hi Hillary, you are doing an amazing job as our Secretary of State and we are all immensely proud of you. Really enjoyed your recent remarks regarding Afghanistan. Your words were spot on. Fyi, I will be in Kabul, Afghanistan from 7 thru 14 April and am being hosted by Flamed Wardak, the son of the Afghanistan Secretary of Defense. Looking forward to the visit. There is some exciting personal news that I wanted to share with you. Although it has not yet been announced, I wanted you to know that I recently interviewed with Cisco President ( John Chambers) and accepted a senior executive position ( effective 4 May ) to be the face and thought leader for Cisco in the field of \"Intelligent Urbanization\" with my focus area being on Physical Safety and Security. My wife (Faith) and I will live in Bangalore, India ( we are very excited ) and my area of responsibility will be the emerging markets of Asia, Middle East and Africa . Since I will operate from India that particular country will be a major focal point. The use of the Network to improve the quality of life of Millions of people in areas such as Education, Health Care and Security will be a major thrust of \" Intelligent Urbanization\". Faith and I are pumped up about our new overseas adventure and the chance to work for a world class company and a superb business leader like John Chambers. It is really a wonderful opportunity to positively impact many lives around the Globe. Hope to perhaps call on you for a few minutes before I head over to India. All the best and God Bless. Sincerely, Dave 21'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'1413 - C05761120.txt','Fyi before karzai callThis news just broke. Karzai call is at noon. Challenger withdraws from race to unseat Afghan president KABUL (Reuters) ? One of the top candidates expected to bid to unseat Afghan President Karzai withdrew abruptly from the election race, dealing a blow to opposition hopes of fielding a contender with a broad enough base to win. Gul Agha Sherzai, popular governor of Nangarhar Province and a former anti-Soviet guerrilla commander, had been in talks to head up a broad opposition ticket with two vice presidential candidates that would span ethnic lines. But he told a news conference that he had met Karzai and had been persuaded not to run.','Fyi before karzai callThis news just broke. Karzai call is at noon. Challenger withdraws from race to unseat Afghan president KABUL (Reuters) ? One of the top candidates expected to bid to unseat Afghan President Karzai withdrew abruptly from the election race, dealing a blow to opposition hopes of fielding a contender with a broad enough base to win. Gul Agha Sherzai, popular governor of Nangarhar Province and a former anti-Soviet guerrilla commander, had been in talks to head up a broad opposition ticket with two vice presidential candidates that would span ethnic lines. But he told a news conference that he had met Karzai and had been persuaded not to run.'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'1537 - C05761333.txt','Kabul update 23:00 local /16:30 EDT Kabul update 23:00 local / 16:30 EDTFyi fvi Cheryl, As of this hour of Thursday night there is no deal on an ironclad, substantive, political platform of national solidarity and governance reform, in return for Abdullah\'s gracious concession which would obviate the constitutional and political need for a problematic 2nd round. Karl and I remain in close touch with the candidates as they continue their engagement. But short of a miracle, there will be no such deal at least until Friday evening or Saturday morning, if then. Hence, as we understand the exigencies of our Boss\'s travel sked, it appears to be time to pull the plug: we won\'t be recommending before our Friday evening that she make a stop in Kabul on Saturday. The default remains: no Kabul stop. Nonetheless, Abdullah has now set Saturday as the date for his address to the nation, and Karzai clearly wants both for him to concede, and to attract a visit of the Secretary. The best scenario would have been an announcement in the presence of the Secretary, as a trusted witness to whom the parties would be more or less politically accountable. If we','Kabul update 23:00 local /16:30 EDT Kabul update 23:00 local / 16:30 EDTFyi fvi Cheryl, As of this hour of Thursday night there is no deal on an ironclad, substantive, political platform of national solidarity and governance reform, in return for Abdullah\'s gracious concession which would obviate the constitutional and political need for a problematic 2nd round. Karl and I remain in close touch with the candidates as they continue their engagement. But short of a miracle, there will be no such deal at least until Friday evening or Saturday morning, if then. Hence, as we understand the exigencies of our Boss\'s travel sked, it appears to be time to pull the plug: we won\'t be recommending before our Friday evening that she make a stop in Kabul on Saturday. The default remains: no Kabul stop. Nonetheless, Abdullah has now set Saturday as the date for his address to the nation, and Karzai clearly wants both for him to concede, and to attract a visit of the Secretary. The best scenario would have been an announcement in the presence of the Secretary, as a trusted witness to whom the parties would be more or less politically accountable. If we'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'1600 - C05761440.txt','Fwd: Thank you for meetingDear Hillary, I met with Zohra Rasekh on Friday. You may remember her. She\'d met with you during your trips to Kabul as Senator. She is an Afghan-American who has been working in Afghanistan over the last six years and is currently the country\'s Director of Human Rights. She knows the leaders very well --- and I might add, verifies what is known about the rampant corruption, etc. Since you are going to the Hague and since there will be no women from Afghanistan, I asked Zohra to give me her assessment. Her comments reinforce what I heard from several other Afghan women leaders who were in DC over the last week. I hope this is useful. Senate willing, hopefully I\'ll be able to get to work soon. Safe travels, Melanne','Fwd: Thank you for meetingDear Hillary, I met with Zohra Rasekh on Friday. You may remember her. She\'d met with you during your trips to Kabul as Senator. She is an Afghan-American who has been working in Afghanistan over the last six years and is currently the country\'s Director of Human Rights. She knows the leaders very well --- and I might add, verifies what is known about the rampant corruption, etc. Since you are going to the Hague and since there will be no women from Afghanistan, I asked Zohra to give me her assessment. Her comments reinforce what I heard from several other Afghan women leaders who were in DC over the last week. I hope this is useful. Senate willing, hopefully I\'ll be able to get to work soon. Safe travels, Melanne'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'1699 - C05761691.txt','Dyncorps Post Story -- Second Shoe To Drop FINAL version - Note to Lew - DyncorpAttachments: Dyncorps Sec Note.doc Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx FYI Folks, You may recall an April 17 Post story on problems with Dyncorps in Afghanistan which focused on a suspected drug overdose death, breakdown in internal controls within the company, and actions the USG and the firm were taking. The other issue that surfaced at the time was a colossal error in judgment by one of the contractors\' employees in hiring an adolescent boy dancer for some sort of event that, at least to most folks, looked very inappropriate. The Post is now looking at the dancing boy, which was not included in the April 17, article, and we expect will soon publish a story on it. The Post inquiry at this point focuses only on confirming whether or not there\'s an OIG investigation. We are, of course, referring the Post to the OIG on such a question. However, the premise for the question raises the issue again in some eye-popping rhetoric which could feature in the follow-up story, so I wanted to make sure everyone had a heads-up. We have already relieved the folks involved with both incidents and I am meeting with the firm\'s CEO today to hear his report on his trip to Afghanistan and Iraq to address these, as well as other, issues on which we have demanded corrective actions. I\'m attaching the original note to Deputy Secretary Lew at the time of the original inquiry which lays out both issues, a copy of the memo the INL section at Embassy Kabul provided to Post Management on the most recent Post inquiry, as well as the Post inquiry itself for context. David. Incoming from Post: According to my reporting, the week of April 13th, the DynCorp regional commander from Konduz, Flint Chambers, allowed his men to hire a 15-year-old boy dancer to do tribal dances at a DynCorp party on the training site. Some 15 or so DynCorp employees in attendance pulled out a single chair and had the boy do mock lap dances. This was captured on video. The video shows DynCorp employees putting dollar bills in the boy\'s waistband, just as they would a stripper\'s garter. The revelry lasted about 45 minutes. 74 Dyncorps Sec Note.doc>> Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx>> 25','Dyncorps Post Story -- Second Shoe To Drop FINAL version - Note to Lew - DyncorpAttachments: Dyncorps Sec Note.doc; Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx FYI Folks, You may recall an April 17 Post story on problems with Dyncorps in Afghanistan which focused on a suspected drug overdose death, breakdown in internal controls within the company, and actions the USG and the firm were taking. The other issue that surfaced at the time was a colossal error in judgment by one of the contractors\' employees in hiring an adolescent boy dancer for some sort of event that, at least to most folks, looked very inappropriate. The Post is now looking at the dancing boy, which was not included in the April 17, article, and we expect will soon publish a story on it. The Post inquiry at this point focuses only on confirming whether or not there\'s an OIG investigation. We are, of course, referring the Post to the OIG on such a question. However, the premise for the question raises the issue again in some eye-popping rhetoric which could feature in the follow-up story, so I wanted to make sure everyone had a heads-up. We have already relieved the folks involved with both incidents and I am meeting with the firm\'s CEO today to hear his report on his trip to Afghanistan and Iraq to address these, as well as other, issues on which we have demanded corrective actions. I\'m attaching the original note to Deputy Secretary Lew at the time of the original inquiry which lays out both issues, a copy of the memo the INL section at Embassy Kabul provided to Post Management on the most recent Post inquiry, as well as the Post inquiry itself for context. David. Incoming from Post: \"According to my reporting, the week of April 13th, the DynCorp regional commander from Konduz, Flint Chambers, allowed his men to hire a 15-year-old boy dancer to do tribal dances at a DynCorp party on the training site. Some 15 or so DynCorp employees in attendance pulled out a single chair and had the boy do mock lap dances. This was captured on video. The video shows DynCorp employees putting dollar bills in the boy\'s waistband, just as they would a stripper\'s garter. The revelry lasted about 45 minutes. 74 Dyncorps Sec Note.doc>> Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx>> 25'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'1915 - C05762440.txt','New York Times Journalist David Rohde Escapes from Taliban (SBU)(SBU) Embassy Kabul reports Mr. Rohde is at the Toschi Scout Base in North Waziristan, Pakistan. Post adds the Pakistani military will deploy three helicopters to retrieve Mr. Rohde, and his eventual destination will be Dubai via Islamabad. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 23','New York Times Journalist David Rohde Escapes from Taliban (SBU)(SBU) Embassy Kabul reports Mr. Rohde is at the Toschi Scout Base in North Waziristan, Pakistan. Post adds the Pakistani military will deploy three helicopters to retrieve Mr. Rohde, and his eventual destination will be Dubai via Islamabad. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 23'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'1917 - C05762442.txt','(New York Times) Times Reporter Held by Taliban EscapesStory is out. Richard called again to talk to you about it. Statement is being drafted for your review. June 21,2009 ? Times Reporter Held by Taliban Escapes By THE NEW YORK TIMES A New York Times reporter who was kidnapped by the Taliban has escaped and made his way to freedom after more than seven months of captivity in the mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan. David Rohde, along with a local reporter, Tahir Ludin and their driver, Asadullah Mangal, were abducted outside of Kabul on Nov. 10 while Mr. Rohde was researching a book. Mr. Rohde was part of the Times reporting team that won a Pulitzer Prize in May for coverage of Afghanistan and Pakistan last year. Mr. Rohde told his wife, Kristen Mulvihill, that Mr. Ludin joined him late Friday night in climbing over the wall of a compound where they were being held in the North Waziristan region of Pakistan. They found a Pakistani army scout, who led them to a nearby army base, and on Saturday they were flown to the American Bagram military base in Afghanistan. They just walked over the wall of the compound, said Ms. Muvihill. Mr. Mangal did not escape with the two other men. The initial report was that Mr. Rohde was in good health, while Mr. Ludin injured his foot in the escape. 25','(New York Times) Times Reporter Held by Taliban EscapesStory is out. Richard called again to talk to you about it. Statement is being drafted for your review. June 21,2009 ? Times Reporter Held by Taliban Escapes By THE NEW YORK TIMES A New York Times reporter who was kidnapped by the Taliban has escaped and made his way to freedom after more than seven months of captivity in the mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan. David Rohde, along with a local reporter, Tahir Ludin and their driver, Asadullah Mangal, were abducted outside of Kabul on Nov. 10 while Mr. Rohde was researching a book. Mr. Rohde was part of the Times reporting team that won a Pulitzer Prize in May for coverage of Afghanistan and Pakistan last year. Mr. Rohde told his wife, Kristen Mulvihill, that Mr. Ludin joined him late Friday night in climbing over the wall of a compound where they were being held in the North Waziristan region of Pakistan. They found a Pakistani army scout, who led them to a nearby army base, and on Saturday they were flown to the American Bagram military base in Afghanistan. \"They just walked over the wall of the compound,\" said Ms. Muvihill. Mr. Mangal did not escape with the two other men. The initial report was that Mr. Rohde was in good health, while Mr. Ludin injured his foot in the escape. 25'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'2434 - C05763732.txt','FyiPer your call with turkish fm, the meeting in kabul is at 8:30am tomorrow. Jim jeffrey will pass that info to fm.','FyiPer your call with turkish fm, the meeting in kabul is at 8:30am tomorrow. Jim jeffrey will pass that info to fm.'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'2482 - C05763821.txt','3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote KABUL (AP) Police stormed a bank in Kabul on Wednesday and killed three insurgents who had taken it over, while a wave of attacks killed at least six election workers around the country on the eve of the presidential election, officials said. The three-man assault in Kabul came a day after two militant attacks in the capital, including rockets fired at the presidential palace. It also follows a suicide car bomb explosion in front of NATO\'s Kabul headquarters Saturday that killed seven, a drumbeat of attacks that would appear to signal the intent of Taliban insurgents and their militant allies to disrupt Thursday\'s vote. In a sign of how difficult election preparations have been, Afghanistan\'s chief electoral officer said that 20 percent of election materials hadn\'t yet been delivered to voting sites less than 24 hours before polls open at 7 a.m. Thursday (0230 GMT Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday). Daoud Ali Najafi said Afghan army helicopters would be used to,deliver the materials to insecure and hard-to-reach regions. Andrea &Wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote KABUL (AP) Police stormed a bank in Kabul on Wednesday and killed three insurgents who had taken it over, while a wave of attacks killed at least six election workers around the country on the eve of the presidential election, officials said. The three-man assault in Kabul came a day after two militant attacks in the capital, including rockets fired at the presidential palace. It also follows a suicide car bomb explosion in front of NATO\'s Kabul headquarters Saturday that killed seven, a drumbeat of attacks that would appear to signal the intent of Taliban insurgents and their militant allies to disrupt Thursday\'s vote. In a sign of how difficult election preparations have been, Afghanistan\'s chief electoral officer said that 20 percent of election materials hadn\'t yet been delivered to voting sites less than 24 hours before polls open at 7 a.m. Thursday (0230 GMT Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday). Daoud Ali Najafi said Afghan army helicopters would be used to,deliver the materials to insecure and hard-to-reach regions. Andrea &Wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'2484 - C05763823.txt','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banU.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to, said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities, he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banU.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. \"People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to,\" said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. \"Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities,\" he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'2486 - C05763827.txt','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banWe were going to hang them all and put them in closet when u guys were out. But we can just bring bags and leave them in room somewhere. When Doug has time, can he bring over the birthday clothes? U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to, said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities, he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday.','U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media banWe were going to hang them all and put them in closet when u guys were out. But we can just bring bags and leave them in room somewhere. When Doug has time, can he bring over the birthday clothes? U.N. asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United Nations has asked Afghanistan to lift a last-minute ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday\'s presidential election, saying the Afghan constitution guaranteed a free press. Afghan authorities imposed the ban on Tuesday with two decrees, the first barring journalists from reporting any violence in the country between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (0130-1530 GMT) on polling day. The second ordered journalists to stay away from the scenes of any attacks. The government says the measures are intended to prevent reports of violence from scaring Afghans away from voting. Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt the election. The United Nations said Afghans had a right to information, and restricting the media could undermine confidence in the poll. \"People need access to information, not only on polling day but after polling day. The credibility of these elections is directly linked to the information that they have access to,\" said Aleem Siddique, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Kabul. \"Its unclear to us what if any legal basis there would be for such a directive when Afghanistan\'s constitution guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of the press. We are making this point to the Afghan authorities,\" he said on Wednesday. Afghan police have taken a more aggressive attitude towards reporters in recent days. Several journalists were beaten by police at the scene of a suicide car bombing on Tuesday and a siege with gunmen on Wednesday.'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'2595 - C05764092.txt','Low turnout seen in Afghan election 26 killedLow turnout seen in Afghan election 26 killed KABUL (AP) Millions of Afghans defied threats Thursday to cast ballots in the country\'s second national elections since Taliban rule, but turnout appeared weaker this time because of continuing violence, fear and disenchantment. In much of the Taliban\'s southern strongholds, many people did not dare to vote, bolstering the hopes of President Hamid Karzai\'s chief rival. At least 26 people were killed in election-related violence, fewer than had been feared. Officials began counting millions of ballots as soon as the polls closed at 5 p.m. after a one-hour extension. First preliminary results weren\'t expected for several days, and some major candidates were already alleging fraud. A top election official, Zekria Barakzai, told The Associated Press that he estimated 40 to 50 percent of the country\'s 15 million registered voters cast ballots far lower than the 70 percent who voted in the presidential election in 2004. Andrea &keg Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','Low turnout seen in Afghan election; 26 killedLow turnout seen in Afghan election; 26 killed KABUL (AP) Millions of Afghans defied threats Thursday to cast ballots in the country\'s second national elections since Taliban rule, but turnout appeared weaker this time because of continuing violence, fear and disenchantment. In much of the Taliban\'s southern strongholds, many people did not dare to vote, bolstering the hopes of President Hamid Karzai\'s chief rival. At least 26 people were killed in election-related violence, fewer than had been feared. Officials began counting millions of ballots as soon as the polls closed at 5 p.m. after a one-hour extension. First preliminary results weren\'t expected for several days, and some major candidates were already alleging fraud. A top election official, Zekria Barakzai, told The Associated Press that he estimated 40 to 50 percent of the country\'s 15 million registered voters cast ballots far lower than the 70 percent who voted in the presidential election in 2004. Andrea &keg Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'2715 - C05764318.txt','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away. Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told \"none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away.\" Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'2773 - C05764453.txt','New POGO story - forced resignation of whistleblowerFyi From POGO\'s website blog: A positive take on our actions thus far, as characterized by the remaining guards in Kabul. http://pogoblog.typeoad.combogo/2009/09/more-news-from-euards-on-the-ground-in-kabul.html More News From Guards on the Ground in Kabul A quick update from the ground in Kabul: we\'ve heard that guards at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan are very pleased with the State Department\'s actions so far, with one source saying guards feel as if they\'ve been liberated from prison. State Department investigators have been conducting thorough, respectful interviews and are not asking guards if they shared information with POGO. The right people are being fired and it looks like we\'re on the way to restoring an atmosphere of professionalism at the U.S. Embassy. The contractor who was forced out of his position, by the way, was asked to leave before the State Department arrived on the scene. More as it comes in. -- Bryan Rahija We are now in a battle with POGO for ownership of this issue. What the Embassy today did was quite effective - maintaining the initiative and outlining decisive actions taken. We need to continue this trend, forcing POGO to react to what we are doing rather than the other way around. The Embassy statement does include removal of supervisors. I wonder from a contracting and legal standpoint how to react if asked to POGO\'s suggestion that supervisors are not allowed to work for another contractor. While people have a right to work, I believe we get to review a contractor\'s management team and instruct them on who is acceptable or not, right? I don\'t necessarily buy into POGO\'s Nuremberg defense, that people are exonerated because they were forced to debase themselves. But I see the release below as good news, that we have established momentum on the issue. We should retain it even though it will become more challenging as Congress returns next week. 76 POGO released the following statement on their website today: Statement by Danielle Brian, Executive Director, Project On Government Oversight: POGO is pleased that the State Department has finally taken decisive steps to bring the Kabul security guard scandal under control. We remain very concerned, however, with certain elements of this action. POGO has no solid information of the identities of those reported to have been removed. We have been told people are being fired for simply being in the photographs. We do know a number of those were unwilling participants. We also want to hear that the supervisors who were responsible for this debacle are being held fully accountable and not simply allowed to resign and go to another contractor. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-filesialerts/contract-oversightico-gp-20090904.html Fyi POGO posted the attached on their website, claiming that the whistleblower who exposed the guard scandal was forced to resign. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-files/alerts/contract-oversight/co-gp-20090903.html One of the whistleblowers who helped expose the guard scandal at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul has just been forced to resign after his company?whose client is ArmorGroup, North America (AGNA)?came to believe that he had reached out to D.C. for assistance. The company told POGO that the whistleblower\'s resignation was voluntary. However, information obtained by the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) strongly suggests he was pressured into resigning to avoid being fired, an action often referred to as constructive dismissal. POGO is deeply concerned about the action allegedly taken against the whistleblower. He is being forced out at a time 77','New POGO story - forced resignation of whistleblowerFyi From POGO\'s website blog: A positive take on our actions thus far, as characterized by the remaining guards in Kabul. http://pogoblog.typeoad.combogo/2009/09/more-news-from-euards-on-the-ground-in-kabul.html More News From Guards on the Ground in Kabul A quick update from the ground in Kabul: we\'ve heard that guards at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan are very pleased with the State Department\'s actions so far, with one source saying guards feel as if they\'ve been \"liberated from prison.\" State Department investigators have been conducting thorough, respectful interviews and are not asking guards if they shared information with POGO. The right people are being fired and it looks like we\'re on the way to restoring an atmosphere of professionalism at the U.S. Embassy. The contractor who was forced out of his position, by the way, was asked to leave before the State Department arrived on the scene. More as it comes in. -- Bryan Rahija We are now in a battle with POGO for ownership of this issue. What the Embassy today did was quite effective - maintaining the initiative and outlining decisive actions taken. We need to continue this trend, forcing POGO to react to what we are doing rather than the other way around. The Embassy statement does include removal of supervisors. I wonder from a contracting and legal standpoint how to react if asked to POGO\'s suggestion that supervisors are not allowed to work for another contractor. While people have a right to work, I believe we get to review a contractor\'s management team and instruct them on who is acceptable or not, right? I don\'t necessarily buy into POGO\'s Nuremberg defense, that people are exonerated because they were forced to debase themselves. But I see the release below as good news, that we have established momentum on the issue. We should retain it even though it will become more challenging as Congress returns next week. 76 POGO released the following statement on their website today: Statement by Danielle Brian, Executive Director, Project On Government Oversight: \"POGO is pleased that the State Department has finally taken decisive steps to bring the Kabul security guard scandal under control. We remain very concerned, however, with certain elements of this action. POGO has no solid information of the identities of those reported to have been removed. We have been told people are being fired for simply being in the photographs. We do know a number of those were unwilling participants. We also want to hear that the supervisors who were responsible for this debacle are being held fully accountable and not simply allowed to resign and go to another contractor.\" http://www.pogo.ordpogo-filesialerts/contract-oversightico-gp-20090904.html Fyi POGO posted the attached on their website, claiming that the whistleblower who exposed the guard scandal was forced to resign. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-files/alerts/contract-oversight/co-gp-20090903.html One of the whistleblowers who helped expose the guard scandal at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul has just been forced to resign after his company?whose client is ArmorGroup, North America (AGNA)?came to believe that he had reached out to D.C. for assistance. The company told POGO that the whistleblower\'s resignation was voluntary. However, information obtained by the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) strongly suggests he was pressured into resigning to avoid being fired, an action often referred to as constructive dismissal. POGO is deeply concerned about the action allegedly taken against the whistleblower. He is being forced out at a time 77'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'3054 - C05764934.txt','Holbrooke Summary - attached and below Holbrooke docAttachments: Holbrooke points.docx Holbrooke\'s Contributions on Af/Pak Holbrooke has assembled an unprecedented interagency team to carry out the work on Af/Pak ? a whole-of-government team in DC and a reorganized and reenergized U.S. mission in Kabul. Holbrooke\'s team is actually getting things done, including the implementation of more than 20 detailed action plans. Some examples of the work thus far: ? The civilian surge in Afghanistan is on pace to meet targets by end of year. ? Our approach to assistance in Afghanistan has changed dramatically, both through the consolidation of efforts under Tony Wayne and the review (and sometimes rejection) of assistance contracts. ? ? Holbrooke has opened and is actively pursuing R/R channels. ? The swift and comprehensive U.S. response helped alleviate and reduce the impact of the Swat refugee crisis. ? ? The trilateral meetings have helped create conditions for progress on key cross-border issues. )11 Sullivan, Jacob J As we discussed, here is an updated and reconceptualized Holbrooke doc. B6','Holbrooke Summary - attached and below Holbrooke docAttachments: Holbrooke points.docx Holbrooke\'s Contributions on Af/Pak Holbrooke has assembled an unprecedented interagency team to carry out the work on Af/Pak ? a whole-of-government team in DC and a reorganized and reenergized U.S. mission in Kabul. Holbrooke\'s team is actually getting things done, including the implementation of more than 20 detailed action plans. Some examples of the work thus far: ? The civilian surge in Afghanistan is on pace to meet targets by end of year. ? Our approach to assistance in Afghanistan has changed dramatically, both through the consolidation of efforts under Tony Wayne and the review (and sometimes rejection) of assistance contracts. ? ? Holbrooke has opened and is actively pursuing R/R channels. ? The swift and comprehensive U.S. response helped alleviate and reduce the impact of the Swat refugee crisis. ? ? The trilateral meetings have helped create conditions for progress on key cross-border issues. )11 Sullivan, Jacob J As we discussed, here is an updated and reconceptualized Holbrooke doc. B6'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'3078 - C05764975.txt','Another callWhat about John Kerry--can he be included? Ok its now going to be: Ambassadors Eikenberry, Ricciardone, and tim Carney who\'s are all at embassy kabul. Yes--at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.','Another callWhat about John Kerry--can he be included? Ok its now going to be: Ambassadors Eikenberry, Ricciardone, and tim Carney who\'s are all at embassy kabul. Yes--at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'3079 - C05764976.txt','Another callThey will. Ask ops to call me when the call is ready. Yes What about John Kerry--can he be included? Ok its now going to be: Ambassadors Eikenberry, Ricciardone, and tim Carney who\'s are all at embassy kabul. Yes?at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.','Another callThey will. Ask ops to call me when the call is ready. Yes What about John Kerry--can he be included? Ok its now going to be: Ambassadors Eikenberry, Ricciardone, and tim Carney who\'s are all at embassy kabul. Yes?at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'3080 - C05764977.txt','Another callWhat about John Kerry--can he be included? Ok its now going to be: Ambassadors Eikenberry, Ricciardone, and tim Carney who\'s are all at embassy kabul. Yes?at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.','Another callWhat about John Kerry--can he be included? Ok its now going to be: Ambassadors Eikenberry, Ricciardone, and tim Carney who\'s are all at embassy kabul. Yes?at 4:45. Holbrooke and eikenberry asking if you can do a conference call with them.'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'3090 - C05764999.txt','Armor Group updateOn Monday, DS will be ordering Armor Group to terminate 4 more individuals from the Kabul contract. The terminations are a direct result of the investigation, as there is clear evidence that all 4 were either involved in or aware of events that violated expectations for appropriate conduct, while serving in a supervisory capacity. They are all being terminated for violating the standards of conduct clause. The terminations are being handled to ensure that there are no gaps in coverage of essential positions (which may delay the departure of one from Kabul for a few days). DS is putting together press guidance on the terminations. Will give you more details as we get them. Maya','Armor Group updateOn Monday, DS will be ordering Armor Group to terminate 4 more individuals from the Kabul contract. The terminations are a direct result of the investigation, as there is clear evidence that all 4 were either involved in or aware of events that violated expectations for appropriate conduct, while serving in a supervisory capacity. They are all being terminated for violating the standards of conduct clause. The terminations are being handled to ensure that there are no gaps in coverage of essential positions (which may delay the departure of one from Kabul for a few days). DS is putting together press guidance on the terminations. Will give you more details as we get them. Maya'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'3188 - C05765287.txt','Rendez-vous in Kabul....1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 No Daalder +32 (0)2-724-3230 daalderih@state.gov Importance: High B6 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Dear No','Rendez-vous in Kabul....1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 No Daalder +32 (0)2-724-3230 daalderih@state.gov Importance: High B6 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 Dear No'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'3191 - C05765302.txt','Love the CoatYour arrival in Kabul landed the front page picture in the NYT and sparked an on-line poll in Huff Post about your coat. At last check, its favorability rating was 77 percent. Safe travels back. PJ','Love the CoatYour arrival in Kabul landed the front page picture in the NYT and sparked an on-line poll in Huff Post about your coat. At last check, its favorability rating was 77 percent. Safe travels back. PJ');
INSERT INTO `mv_tfidf` VALUES (4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'3231 - C05765675.txt','Personal: AfghanistanAnother note from milliband that he doesn\'t want to send through the system. Hi Huma 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 I\'m e-mailing you from my home account, as we\'re just back from Kabul. David has downloaded to me and very much wants the Secretary (only) to see this note. He would like to talk it over with her as soon as convenient in the next couple of days (and before Thanksgiving).','Personal: AfghanistanAnother note from milliband that he doesn\'t want to send through the system. Hi Huma 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 I\'m e-mailing you from my home account, as we\'re just back from Kabul. David has downloaded to me and very much wants the Secretary (only) to see this note. He would like to talk it over with her as soon as convenient in the next couple of days (and before Thanksgiving).'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'3249 - C05765705.txt','U.S. national held over Afghan boy\'s shootingColleagues ? I have attached a Reuters report below about a U.S. national who has been arrested in Northern Afghanistan over a shooting incident. Ops spoke with Kabul ACS Chief Katie Nutt who said that this incident occurred on November 8. Kabul has kept CA/OCS in the loop about the case. The man, who works for a NGO, has not yet been charged and is being held at a NDS (National Directorate of Security) site in a private cell. He is being treated well and has hired an attorney from the Consular Section\'s list. The Consular Section has kept in touch with him, and the Swedish-led PRT in Mazar-i-Sharif has also been in contact. -PhiII Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer U.S. aid worker held over Afghan boy\'s shooting KABUL, Nov 11 (Reuters) - An American aid worker in northern Afghanistan is being held by Afghan authorities over the fatal shooting of an Afghan teenager at his home, a provincial police chief said on Wednesday. Mohammad Bilal Niram, chief of police in the northern Sar-i-pul province, said the aid worker had killed his landlord\'s 16-year-old son with three gunshots, possibly suspecting a burglary when the boy tried to enter his home. He is in Afghan government custody for investigation. He has not been charged, Niram said. The man worked for GP he said, referring to Global Partners, a UK-based aid group which says it has run programmes in Afghanistan since 1993. Staff at the organisation\'s London headquarters declined to comment on the incident. John Groch, a spokesman for the U.S. embassy, confirmed that an American had been arrested in Sar-i-pul but said he could give no further details pending the Afghan police investigation. (Reporting by Hamid Shalizi and Peter Graff, writing by Peter Graff, editing by Mark Trevelyan)','U.S. national held over Afghan boy\'s shootingColleagues ? I have attached a Reuters report below about a U.S. national who has been arrested in Northern Afghanistan over a shooting incident. Ops spoke with Kabul ACS Chief Katie Nutt who said that this incident occurred on November 8. Kabul has kept CA/OCS in the loop about the case. The man, who works for a NGO, has not yet been charged and is being held at a NDS (National Directorate of Security) site in a private cell. He is being treated well and has hired an attorney from the Consular Section\'s list. The Consular Section has kept in touch with him, and the Swedish-led PRT in Mazar-i-Sharif has also been in contact. -PhiII Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer U.S. aid worker held over Afghan boy\'s shooting KABUL, Nov 11 (Reuters) - An American aid worker in northern Afghanistan is being held by Afghan authorities over the fatal shooting of an Afghan teenager at his home, a provincial police chief said on Wednesday. Mohammad Bilal Niram, chief of police in the northern Sar-i-pul province, said the aid worker had killed his landlord\'s 16-year-old son with three gunshots, possibly suspecting a burglary when the boy tried to enter his home. \"He is in Afghan government custody for investigation. He has not been charged,\" Niram said. The man worked for GP he said, referring to Global Partners, a UK-based aid group which says it has run programmes in Afghanistan since 1993. Staff at the organisation\'s London headquarters declined to comment on the incident. John Groch, a spokesman for the U.S. embassy, confirmed that an American had been arrested in Sar-i-pul but said he could give no further details pending the Afghan police investigation. (Reporting by Hamid Shalizi and Peter Graff, writing by Peter Graff, editing by Mark Trevelyan)'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'3367 - C05765905.txt','Updated VersionAttachments: DS - Kabul - WCC Testimony (7).docx For hRC\'s review it\'s time sensitive and due today, so if you can print for her that would be ideal. \'anks. ca.).','Updated VersionAttachments: DS - Kabul - WCC Testimony (7).docx For hRC\'s review it\'s time sensitive and due today, so if you can print for her that would be ideal. \'anks. ca.).'),(4.4228486291901365,4.4228486291901365,2500,'Kabul',30,1,'3628 - C05766418.txt','NYT Piece on Eikenberry CablesThe leaking of classified material is a breach not only of trust, it is I WI also a breach of the law. In either event, we should seek a full investigation and send a deterrent message to the community that this type of security breach is unacceptable and seriously jeopardizes our national interest. Can you advise what have been steps taken in the past in these types of matters as I would like to ensure we take agressive action. Cdm FYI, there is a just released story on the front page of NYTimes.com that re-prints in full Amb. Eikenberry\'s November 2009 Cables (full story pasted below): http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/26/worldiasia/26strategy.html?hp and http://documents.nytimes.com/eikenberry-s-memos-on-the-strategy-in-afghanistan?hp#p=1 January 26,2010 U.S. Envoy\'s Cables Show Concerns on Afghan War Plans By ERIC SCHMITT WASHINGTON ? The United States ambassador in Kabul warned his superiors here in November that President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan is not an adequate strategic partner and continues to shun responsibility for any sovereign burden, according to a','NYT Piece on Eikenberry CablesThe leaking of classified material is a breach not only of trust, it is I WI also a breach of the law. In either event, we should seek a full investigation and send a deterrent message to the community that this type of security breach is unacceptable and seriously jeopardizes our national interest. Can you advise what have been steps taken in the past in these types of matters as I would like to ensure we take agressive action. Cdm FYI, there is a just released story on the front page of NYTimes.com that re-prints in full Amb. Eikenberry\'s November 2009 Cables (full story pasted below): http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/26/worldiasia/26strategy.html?hp and http://documents.nytimes.com/eikenberry-s-memos-on-the-strategy-in-afghanistan?hp#p=1 January 26,2010 U.S. Envoy\'s Cables Show Concerns on Afghan War Plans By ERIC SCHMITT WASHINGTON ? The United States ambassador in Kabul warned his superiors here in November that President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan \"is not an adequate strategic partner\" and \"continues to shun responsibility for any sovereign burden,\" according to a'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Kadyrbek_Sarbayev',3,1,'2005 - C05762615.txt','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer kyr!? gyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan, the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. The decision to annul all agreements on the Manas military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this, he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer kyr!? gyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. \"Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan,\" the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. \"The decision to annul all agreements on the Manas military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this,\" he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Kadyrbek_Sarbayev',3,1,'2006 - C05762616.txt','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offerMy question exactly - sent to bill I? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan, the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. The decision to annul all agreements on the Manas military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this, he told the 24.kg news agency. 61','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offerMy question exactly - sent to bill I? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. \"Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan,\" the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. \"The decision to annul all agreements on the Manas military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this,\" he told the 24.kg news agency. 61'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Kadyrbek_Sarbayev',3,1,'2037 - C05762669.txt','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offerSoon as I saw it I emailed Bob Blake. !? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan, the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. The decision to annul all agreements on the Manes military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this, he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gordy, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 Lt.','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offerSoon as I saw it I emailed Bob Blake. !? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. \"Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan,\" the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. \"The decision to annul all agreements on the Manes military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this,\" he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gordy, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 Lt.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Kaesong',2,1,'2413 - C05763589.txt','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late, presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a consistent policy toward North Korea. \'','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. \"It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late,\" presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a \"consistent policy\" toward North Korea. \''),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Kaesong',2,1,'2414 - C05763590.txt','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late, presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a consistent policy toward North Korea. iln','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. \"It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late,\" presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a \"consistent policy\" toward North Korea. iln'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Kahit_Isang_Saglit',2,1,'1041 - C05760263.txt','Excuse to reconnectI would love to see you on Dec 14th as you pass thru town. I\'m asking Huma and Lona to schedule a time for us to catch up. Hope all is well w you and yours, H Affectionately, Gina','Excuse to reconnectI would love to see you on Dec 14th as you pass thru town. I\'m asking Huma and Lona to schedule a time for us to catch up. Hope all is well w you and yours, H Affectionately, Gina'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Kahit_Isang_Saglit',2,1,'3314 - C05765831.txt','Excuse to reconnectSuper, thanks. Gina On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 6:38 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: I would love to see you on Dec 14th as you pass thru town. I\'m asking Huma and Lona to schedule a time for us to catch up. Hope all is well w you and yours, H B6 Affectionately, Gina B6','Excuse to reconnectSuper, thanks. Gina On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 6:38 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: I would love to see you on Dec 14th as you pass thru town. I\'m asking Huma and Lona to schedule a time for us to catch up. Hope all is well w you and yours, H B6 Affectionately, Gina B6'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Kai_Eide',2,1,'2433 - C05763731.txt','Re:They are working on it. Eikenberry spoke with Karzai tonight and delivered a tough message. He will meet with Karzai and Eide in am. We have only best guesses on where the plane is at the moment. Ok. See if you can tee up call, but I doubt he will be available.','Re:They are working on it. Eikenberry spoke with Karzai tonight and delivered a tough message. He will meet with Karzai and Eide in am. We have only best guesses on where the plane is at the moment. Ok. See if you can tee up call, but I doubt he will be available.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Kai_Eide',2,1,'2626 - C05764139.txt','Peter Galbraith called, wants to talk to you...Hillary: Peter Galbraith just called me and I had a long talk with him. As you know, as chief of US mission to UN in Afghanistan he has protested the election fraud and come into conflict with the head of UN there, who wanted to cover it up. Peter has just come out of Afghanistan after four solid months there. He is pessimistic, says the analogy to Vietnam is not wrong-headed, that comparisons of increasing troop levels there as though the surge in Iraq could be replicated are misguided, but thinks there is an approach that should be attempted that involves the vote recount and trying to replace Karzai. He wishes to speak with you directly. He says that he has difficulty communicating with Holbrooke, not because he can\'t reach him, but because he finds Dick disjointed these days. Peter is on a plane right now to Norway, then London, then to NY on Wed, then could go to DC. He says you can reach him through the US mission to the UN office. FYI, from Wash Post today: The issue of how seriously to take the fraud charges, and whether to force a runoff, has also caused a rare public rift within the international community here. The senior American official at the U.N. mission, Peter W. Galbraith, left the country abruptly Sunday in a dispute with the mission director, Norwegian Kai Eide. Galbraith had pushed for an exhaustive probe. Sources who are familiar with the dispute but are not authorized to. speak on the record said Eide argued that the international community should not press too hard because it could undermine national stability. Galbraith had been convinced that Karzai could not win without fraud and had tried to reduce the number of polling stations in some areas in the south, the incumbent\'s ethnic stronghold, said one diplomatic source. Eide and others, the source said, were convinced that Karzai would win in any case and that any irregularities could be smoothed over, as they were in the 2004 presidential election that Karzai won by a safe margin. And, I\'ve included below Jane Smiley\'s rave review of Max\'s book. Sid http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-smiley/republican-gomorrah_b290293.html Your request is being processed... Jane Smiley Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist and Essayist Posted: September 17, 2009 02:56 PM','Peter Galbraith called, wants to talk to you...Hillary: Peter Galbraith just called me and I had a long talk with him. As you know, as chief of US mission to UN in Afghanistan he has protested the election fraud and come into conflict with the head of UN there, who wanted to cover it up. Peter has just come out of Afghanistan after four solid months there. He is pessimistic, says the analogy to Vietnam is not wrong-headed, that comparisons of increasing troop levels there as though the surge in Iraq could be replicated are misguided, but thinks there is an approach that should be attempted that involves the vote recount and trying to replace Karzai. He wishes to speak with you directly. He says that he has difficulty communicating with Holbrooke, not because he can\'t reach him, but because he finds Dick disjointed these days. Peter is on a plane right now to Norway, then London, then to NY on Wed, then could go to DC. He says you can reach him through the US mission to the UN office. FYI, from Wash Post today: \"The issue of how seriously to take the fraud charges, and whether to force a runoff, has also caused a rare public rift within the international community here. The senior American official at the U.N. mission, Peter W. Galbraith, left the country abruptly Sunday in a dispute with the mission director, Norwegian Kai Eide. \"Galbraith had pushed for an exhaustive probe. Sources who are familiar with the dispute but are not authorized to. speak on the record said Eide argued that the international community should not press too hard because it could undermine national stability. Galbraith had been convinced that Karzai could not win without fraud and had tried to reduce the number of polling stations in some areas in the south, the incumbent\'s ethnic stronghold, said one diplomatic source. Eide and others, the source said, were convinced that Karzai would win in any case and that any irregularities could be smoothed over, as they were in the 2004 presidential election that Karzai won by a safe margin.\" And, I\'ve included below Jane Smiley\'s rave review of Max\'s book. Sid http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-smiley/republican-gomorrah_b290293.html Your request is being processed... Jane Smiley Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist and Essayist Posted: September 17, 2009 02:56 PM'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kaliningrad',1,2,'2863 - C05764608.txt','(AP) Top Russian official: no missiles near PolandTop Russian official: no missiles near Poland MOSCOW (AP)-A Russian deputy defense minister has confirmed that the military has scrapped a plan to deploy missiles near Poland. Vladimir Popovkin says that U.S. President Barack Obama\'s decision to dump the Bush-era plan to deploy missile defense sites in Eastern Europe has made the deployment of Iskander short-range missiles in Russia\'s Kaliningrad region unnecessary. Popovkin\'s statement on Ekho Moskvy radio Saturday confirmed previous similar statements by other Russian officials. Tim Davis Watch Officer Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Top Russian official: no missiles near PolandTop Russian official: no missiles near Poland MOSCOW (AP)-A Russian deputy defense minister has confirmed that the military has scrapped a plan to deploy missiles near Poland. Vladimir Popovkin says that U.S. President Barack Obama\'s decision to dump the Bush-era plan to deploy missile defense sites in Eastern Europe has made the deployment of Iskander short-range missiles in Russia\'s Kaliningrad region unnecessary. Popovkin\'s statement on Ekho Moskvy radio Saturday confirmed previous similar statements by other Russian officials. Tim Davis Watch Officer Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Kamchatka_Peninsula',2,1,'3058 - C05764944.txt','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"\"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Kamchatka_Peninsula',2,1,'3061 - C05764951.txt','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kampala',1,1,'3442 - C05766048.txt','We ought to do outreachCheryl: Yes, the Secretary should make the call I remain ready to participate in any meetings with any domestic or international gay rights groups to brief them on what we are doing, and on my conversations with Museveni on this issue. I plan to meet with Cheryl Benton and others today this afternoon to work on an outreach strategy. Regards, Johnnie Thx Should we have S also call pres? Cheryl: I am happy to participate in any outreach meetings on this issue and would be pleased to share contents of my conversations with President Museveni and his reassurances to me. (We continue to monitor this issue and I am prepared to go back to Museveni at any time to express our deep concerns and to press him to deep six this legislation.) See below. I am looking at the article and don\'t know where this stands in terms of what will really happen (welcome an update) but we should do some sort of meeting now with international gay groups to lay out what we have done. The process will focus not only our public and quiet diplomacy (calls to pres, etc) efforts but also it will give chance for feedback on more we should do. I am worried this will not turn out well. We need some outreach unless I am missing what is being done in dept. Can we do this in next several days? Cdm Uganda to Drop Death Penalty, Life in Jail for Gays (Updatel)Last Updated: December 9, 2009 10:44 EST By Fred Ojambo Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Uganda will drop the death penalty and life imprisonment for gays in a refined version of an anti- gay bill expected to be ready for presentation to Parliament in two weeks, James Nsaba Buturo, the minister of ethics and integrity, said.The draft bill, which is under consideration by a parliamentary committee, will drop the two punishments to attract the support of religious leaders who are opposed to these penalties, Buturo said today in a phone interview from the capital, Kampala.Ugandan lawmaker David Bahati presented a private member\'s bill on Oct. 14 which sought the death penalty and life imprisonment for gay people in the country. The Ugandan government supports the bill because homosexuality and lesbianism are repugnant to the Ugandan culture, Buturo said. Still, it favors a more refined set of punishments, he said.ln addition to formulating punishments for the gay people, the bill will also promote counseling to help attract errant people to acceptable sexual orientation, said Buturo.The proposed legislation has attracted criticism from gay rights activists, both locally and internationally, who argue that the law would promote discrimination and hatred toward the gay community.','We ought to do outreachCheryl: Yes, the Secretary should make the call I remain ready to participate in any meetings with any domestic or international gay rights groups to brief them on what we are doing, and on my conversations with Museveni on this issue. I plan to meet with Cheryl Benton and others today this afternoon to work on an outreach strategy. Regards, Johnnie Thx Should we have S also call pres? Cheryl: I am happy to participate in any outreach meetings on this issue and would be pleased to share contents of my conversations with President Museveni and his reassurances to me. (We continue to monitor this issue and I am prepared to go back to Museveni at any time to express our deep concerns and to press him to deep six this legislation.) See below. I am looking at the article and don\'t know where this stands in terms of what will really happen (welcome an update) but we should do some sort of meeting now with international gay groups to lay out what we have done. The process will focus not only our public and quiet diplomacy (calls to pres, etc) efforts but also it will give chance for feedback on more we should do. I am worried this will not turn out well. We need some outreach unless I am missing what is being done in dept. Can we do this in next several days? Cdm Uganda to Drop Death Penalty, Life in Jail for Gays (Updatel)Last Updated: December 9, 2009 10:44 EST By Fred Ojambo Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Uganda will drop the death penalty and life imprisonment for gays in a refined version of an anti- gay bill expected to be ready for presentation to Parliament in two weeks, James Nsaba Buturo, the minister of ethics and integrity, said.The draft bill, which is under consideration by a parliamentary committee, will drop the two punishments to attract the support of religious leaders who are opposed to these penalties, Buturo said today in a phone interview from the capital, Kampala.Ugandan lawmaker David Bahati presented a private member\'s bill on Oct. 14 which sought the death penalty and life imprisonment for gay people in the country. The Ugandan government supports the bill because homosexuality and lesbianism are \"repugnant to the Ugandan culture,\" Buturo said. Still, it favors a more refined set of punishments, he said.ln addition to formulating punishments for the gay people, the bill will also promote counseling to help \"attract errant people to acceptable sexual orientation,\" said Buturo.The proposed legislation has attracted criticism from gay rights activists, both locally and internationally, who argue that the law would promote discrimination and hatred toward the gay community.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kangding_Airport',1,1,'21 - C05739578.txt','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaSending direct. Just in. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DRUID From tyler clnunheller &It kgt','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaSending direct. Just in. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DRUID From tyler clnunheller &It; kgt;'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Karel_De_Gucht',1,1,'1632 - C05761497.txt','Mini Schedule 5/22/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am AWARD PRESENTATION FROM THE NATIONAL COORDINATED 9:45 am EFFORT OF HELLENES Treaty Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:15 am Secretary\'s Office 11:15 am MEETING w/ICRIS BALDERSTON AND GLYN DAVIES 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/BELGIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND 12:00 pm FOREIGN MINISTER KAREL DE GUCHT Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at top. 12:00 pm CONFERENCE CALL w/CEOs REGARDING THE SHANGHAI EXPO 12:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm MEETING w/RICHARD MORNINGSTAR, SE FOR EURASIAN ENERGY 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office','Mini Schedule 5/22/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am AWARD PRESENTATION FROM THE NATIONAL COORDINATED 9:45 am EFFORT OF HELLENES Treaty Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:15 am Secretary\'s Office 11:15 am MEETING w/ICRIS BALDERSTON AND GLYN DAVIES 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/BELGIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND 12:00 pm FOREIGN MINISTER KAREL DE GUCHT Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at top. 12:00 pm CONFERENCE CALL w/CEOs REGARDING THE SHANGHAI EXPO 12:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm MEETING w/RICHARD MORNINGSTAR, SE FOR EURASIAN ENERGY 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Karen_DeYoung',1,1,'3302 - C05765810.txt','Washington Post Article on PakistanHuma ? The Secretary asked to see a copy of this article from yesterday\'s Washington Post. Would you pass it to her? Thanks. U.S. offers new role for Pakistan A BROADER PARTNERSHIP Importance of country to Afghan effort recognized By Karen DeYoung Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, November 30, 2009 President Obama has offered Pakistan an expanded strategic partnership, including additional military and economic cooperation, while warning with unusual bluntness that its use of insurgent groups to pursue policy goals cannot continue. The offer, including an effort to help reduce tensions between Pakistan and India, was contained in a two-page letter delivered to President Asif Ali Zardari this month by Obama national security adviser James L. Jones. It was accompanied by assurances from Jones that the United States will increase its military and civilian efforts in Afghanistan and that it plans no early withdrawal. Obama\'s speech Tuesday night at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., will address primarily the Afghanistan aspects of the strategy. But despite the public and political attention focused on the number of new troops, Pakistan has been the hot core of the months-long strategy review. The long-term consequences of failure there, the review concluded, far outweigh those in Afghanistan. We can\'t succeed without Pakistan, a senior administration official involved in the White House review said. You have to differentiate between public statements and reality. There is nobody who is under any illusions about this. This official and others, all of whom spoke about the closely held details of the new strategy on the condition of anonymity, emphasized that without changing the nature of U.S.-Pakistan relations in a new direction, you\'re not going to win in Afghanistan, as one put it. And if you don\'t win in Afghanistan, then Pakistan will automatically be imperiled, and that will make Afghanistan look like child\'s play.','Washington Post Article on PakistanHuma ? The Secretary asked to see a copy of this article from yesterday\'s Washington Post. Would you pass it to her? Thanks. U.S. offers new role for Pakistan A BROADER PARTNERSHIP Importance of country to Afghan effort recognized By Karen DeYoung Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, November 30, 2009 President Obama has offered Pakistan an expanded strategic partnership, including additional military and economic cooperation, while warning with unusual bluntness that its use of insurgent groups to pursue policy goals \"cannot continue.\" The offer, including an effort to help reduce tensions between Pakistan and India, was contained in a two-page letter delivered to President Asif Ali Zardari this month by Obama national security adviser James L. Jones. It was accompanied by assurances from Jones that the United States will increase its military and civilian efforts in Afghanistan and that it plans no early withdrawal. Obama\'s speech Tuesday night at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., will address primarily the Afghanistan aspects of the strategy. But despite the public and political attention focused on the number of new troops, Pakistan has been the hot core of the months-long strategy review. The long-term consequences of failure there, the review concluded, far outweigh those in Afghanistan. \"We can\'t succeed without Pakistan,\" a senior administration official involved in the White House review said. \"You have to differentiate between public statements and reality. There is nobody who is under any illusions about this.\" This official and others, all of whom spoke about the closely held details of the new strategy on the condition of anonymity, emphasized that without \"changing the nature of U.S.-Pakistan relations in a new direction, you\'re not going to win in Afghanistan,\" as one put it. \"And if you don\'t win in Afghanistan, then Pakistan will automatically be imperiled, and that will make Afghanistan look like child\'s play.\"'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Karen_Kornbluh',1,1,'3008 - C05764867.txt','SuccessRichard: We are so happy for you and know you will do a terrific job. Thank you for your patience and your willingness to serve. Best. cdm Jack, Cheryl, Piper: Last night, I heard from the Secretary General of the OECD. He offered me the job as Deputy Secretary General . I accepted with delight and excitement. I want to thank each of you personally for your help along the way. You\'ve navigated the bureaucratic waters for me and seen this through to a happy conclusion. I\'ll look forward to working closely with you in the new job, and have already hooked up with Karen Kornbluh with pledges of mutual cooperation. My plan is to retire in October and get to Paris in early November. If I can, I\'d like to stop by and consult with you before I head out. Thanks again. Free meals in Paris whenever you can make it. Richard','SuccessRichard: We are so happy for you and know you will do a terrific job. Thank you for your patience and your willingness to serve. Best. cdm Jack, Cheryl, Piper: Last night, I heard from the Secretary General of the OECD. He offered me the job as Deputy Secretary General . I accepted with delight and excitement. I want to thank each of you personally for your help along the way. You\'ve navigated the bureaucratic waters for me and seen this through to a happy conclusion. I\'ll look forward to working closely with you in the new job, and have already hooked up with Karen Kornbluh with pledges of mutual cooperation. My plan is to retire in October and get to Paris in early November. If I can, I\'d like to stop by and consult with you before I head out. Thanks again. Free meals in Paris whenever you can make it. Richard'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Karine_A_Affair',2,1,'2493 - C05763842.txt','Karine will be there at 7:45281','Karine will be there at 7:45281'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Karine_A_Affair',2,1,'2506 - C05763903.txt','RemindersNo word back from kristy but I told her 7am Karine and barbara will be there at 7:15. Call reminders: holbrooke and moratinos. 79Q','RemindersNo word back from kristy but I told her 7am Karine and barbara will be there at 7:15. Call reminders: holbrooke and moratinos. 79Q'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Karl_Eikenberry',3,1,'1298 - C05760685.txt','Nominees ConfirmedFYI Just a couple of minutes ago, the Senate confirmed the following nominees: Cal. #37 ? Timothy Geithner to be Governor of the IMF, etc. Cal. #38 ? Richard Verma to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Leg Affairs Cal. #39 ? Esther Brimmer to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Intl Organization Affairs Cal. #41 ? Rose Gottemoeller to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Verification Cal. #42 ? Karl Eikenberry to be Ambassador to Afghanistan Cal. #44 ? Melanne Verveer to be Ambassador at Large for Women\'s Global Affairs Neither Chris Hill nor Phil Gordon. were confirmed this time around. Leader Reid explained that a vote on Hill\'s nomination will occur when the Senate reconvenes on Monday, April 20th. We need to find out more on the status of Gordon\'s nomination. Thanks. 33','Nominees ConfirmedFYI Just a couple of minutes ago, the Senate confirmed the following nominees: Cal. #37 ? Timothy Geithner to be Governor of the IMF, etc. Cal. #38 ? Richard Verma to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Leg Affairs Cal. #39 ? Esther Brimmer to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Intl Organization Affairs Cal. #41 ? Rose Gottemoeller to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Verification Cal. #42 ? Karl Eikenberry to be Ambassador to Afghanistan Cal. #44 ? Melanne Verveer to be Ambassador at Large for Women\'s Global Affairs Neither Chris Hill nor Phil Gordon. were confirmed this time around. Leader Reid explained that a vote on Hill\'s nomination will occur when the Senate reconvenes on Monday, April 20th. We need to find out more on the status of Gordon\'s nomination. Thanks. 33'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Karl_Eikenberry',3,1,'2186 - C05762880.txt','Mini Schedule 4/29/097:50 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:00 am ARRIVE State Department 8:00 am FOOD SECURITY BREAKFAST w/MEMBERS OF CONGRESS 9:15 am Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor 9:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:40 am PRE-BRIEF FOR THE WEEKLY MEETING w/THE PRESIDENT 9:55 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR KARL EIKENBERRY, 12:20 pm U.S. AMBASSADOR TO AFGHANISTAN Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm SPEECH PREP MEETING 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:15 pm DROP-BY w/JOSETTE SHEERAN, ED UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAM 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 2:30 pm DROP-BY w/MICHELE KWAN, PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ENVOY 2:45 pm Secretary\'s Office *Official photo at top. 3:00 pm LONG TERM SCHEDULING MEETING 32','Mini Schedule 4/29/097:50 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:00 am ARRIVE State Department 8:00 am FOOD SECURITY BREAKFAST w/MEMBERS OF CONGRESS 9:15 am Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor 9:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:40 am PRE-BRIEF FOR THE WEEKLY MEETING w/THE PRESIDENT 9:55 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR KARL EIKENBERRY, 12:20 pm U.S. AMBASSADOR TO AFGHANISTAN Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm SPEECH PREP MEETING 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:15 pm DROP-BY w/JOSETTE SHEERAN, ED UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAM 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 2:30 pm DROP-BY w/MICHELE KWAN, PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ENVOY 2:45 pm Secretary\'s Office *Official photo at top. 3:00 pm LONG TERM SCHEDULING MEETING 32'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Karl_Eikenberry',3,1,'3383 - C05765933.txt','KarzaiThe below is from Karl Eikenberry, who recommends you call Karzai. Richard wrote in to second what Karl wrote. Recommended talking points:','KarzaiThe below is from Karl Eikenberry, who recommends you call Karzai. Richard wrote in to second what Karl wrote. Recommended talking points:'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kasit_Piromya',1,1,'1535 - C05761329.txt','Mini Schedule Thursday, 4/23/098:10 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 8:30 am En route Rayburn House Office Building . 8:30 am ARRIVE Rayburn House Office Building 9:00 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 12:00 pm ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS Rayburn H.O.B. Room 2359 12:05 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:25 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR POTUS/VP MEETING 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:50 pm VIDEOTAPE MESSAGE FOR WORLD MALARIA DAY (T) 2:00 pm Marshall Room 2:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ANN HENRY 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/THAI FOREIGN MINISTER KASIT PIROMYA 3:00pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding 3:15 pm REMARKS AT TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY EVENT 3:45 pm Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Called for 3:00 PM. 3:50 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 3:55 pm ARRIVE White House 4:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VP BIDEN 4:30 pm Oval Office 4:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 4:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 4:40 pm OFFICE TIME 5:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:15 pm MEETING w/THE AGA KHAN, SPLRTUAL LEADER OF 5:35 pm SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI MUSLIMS Secretary\'s Office *Official Photo preceding meeting 5:45 pm MEETING w/BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED NATIONS 6:15 pm FOUNDATION James Monroe Rill, 8th Floor (T). Official Photo preceding mtg. 6:25 pm PHOTO OP w/DANISH MINISTER FOR DEVELOPMENT 26','Mini Schedule Thursday, 4/23/098:10 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 8:30 am En route Rayburn House Office Building . 8:30 am ARRIVE Rayburn House Office Building 9:00 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 12:00 pm ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS Rayburn H.O.B. Room 2359 12:05 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:25 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR POTUS/VP MEETING 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:50 pm VIDEOTAPE MESSAGE FOR WORLD MALARIA DAY (T) 2:00 pm Marshall Room 2:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ANN HENRY 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/THAI FOREIGN MINISTER KASIT PIROMYA 3:00pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding 3:15 pm REMARKS AT TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY EVENT 3:45 pm Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Called for 3:00 PM. 3:50 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 3:55 pm ARRIVE White House 4:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VP BIDEN 4:30 pm Oval Office 4:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 4:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 4:40 pm OFFICE TIME 5:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:15 pm MEETING w/THE AGA KHAN, SPLRTUAL LEADER OF 5:35 pm SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI MUSLIMS Secretary\'s Office *Official Photo preceding meeting 5:45 pm MEETING w/BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED NATIONS 6:15 pm FOUNDATION James Monroe Rill, 8th Floor (T). Official Photo preceding mtg. 6:25 pm PHOTO OP w/DANISH MINISTER FOR DEVELOPMENT 26'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kasongo',1,1,'2845 - C05764562.txt','From Lyn Lusi in GomaWe are working with Lyn to try to better determine the specific needs at Heal Africa. The Norwegian development staff is on vacation but we should connect shortly. I\'m going to try to steer their assistance to Heal Africa if I can. Otherwise, we\'ve had marathon meetings with all the key players to follow up on your trip to DRC. There is so much that needs to be done and Congress is already asking for reports. Dear Melanne, It is very kind of you to write to me. Eve had already told me from you that there is more interpretation than fact in the new hospital story, and I really apologise for the embarrassment that our reaction and the echoes from our friends will have caused you and Secretary Mrs Clinton. The fact that you came, and gave priority to the catastrophic epidemic of rape in our country gives a clear and loud signal that the most powerful nation in the world has put Congo\'s women at the top of their agenda. Thank you for your questions about the best way forward for training in dealing with fistula. Our approach is in some ways different from Panzi, because we are so limited by our facilities: we have to do our surgical work by \'campaigns\' ? this month, a vvf campaign next month, a cleft lip and palate campaign then a club foot and post polio campaign. This lack of space, with our commitment to training 12 Congolese doctors in six specialist areas of medicine, limits us considerably, and makes our medical teams compete with each other for OR time and beds. To deal with the cases waiting in rural areas, we regularly send our surgical specialists on outreach: in July, they operated in Kasongo (South Maniema), in August at home in Goma, in September in Adi, in October in South Maniema and November back in Adi, December, here in Goma. Outreach is very unsatisfactory to surgeons: they like to be able to follow through to complete recovery, and we like to accompany women with training and literacy and psychosocial support. Although this provides teaching time to local doctors, there must be a better way to provide continuing medical education to the rural medical staff of Congo.','From Lyn Lusi in GomaWe are working with Lyn to try to better determine the specific needs at Heal Africa. The Norwegian development staff is on vacation but we should connect shortly. I\'m going to try to steer their assistance to Heal Africa if I can. Otherwise, we\'ve had marathon meetings with all the key players to follow up on your trip to DRC. There is so much that needs to be done and Congress is already asking for reports. Dear Melanne, It is very kind of you to write to me. Eve had already told me from you that there is more interpretation than fact in the new hospital story, and I really apologise for the embarrassment that our reaction and the echoes from our friends will have caused you and Secretary Mrs Clinton. The fact that you came, and gave priority to the catastrophic epidemic of rape in our country gives a clear and loud signal that the most powerful nation in the world has put Congo\'s women at the top of their agenda. Thank you for your questions about the best way forward for training in dealing with fistula. Our approach is in some ways different from Panzi, because we are so limited by our facilities: we have to do our surgical work by \'campaigns\' ? this month, a vvf campaign; next month, a cleft lip and palate campaign; then a club foot and post polio campaign. This lack of space, with our commitment to training 12 Congolese doctors in six specialist areas of medicine, limits us considerably, and makes our medical teams compete with each other for OR time and beds. To deal with the cases waiting in rural areas, we regularly send our surgical specialists on outreach: in July, they operated in Kasongo (South Maniema), in August at home in Goma, in September in Adi, in October in South Maniema and November back in Adi, December, here in Goma. Outreach is very unsatisfactory to surgeons: they like to be able to follow through to complete recovery, and we like to accompany women with training and literacy and psychosocial support. Although this provides teaching time to local doctors, there must be a better way to provide continuing medical education to the rural medical staff of Congo.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Katchafire',11,1,'1480 - C05761238.txt','SpeechThe latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.','SpeechThe latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Katchafire',11,1,'1593 - C05761431.txt','SpeechCould we do at 4:30 or 6:45? I agree with Dan about the ornament problem. The draft needs refinement not re-working. And a call is a great idea. I am just getting off a plane but could be available any time after 4 pm or so if that works for you. The latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.','SpeechCould we do at 4:30 or 6:45? I agree with Dan about the ornament problem. The draft needs refinement not re-working. And a call is a great idea. I am just getting off a plane but could be available any time after 4 pm or so if that works for you. The latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Katchafire',11,1,'1921 - C05762454.txt','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated; I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Katchafire',11,1,'2794 - C05764490.txt','Informal Note on S and CTBT Article XIV Conference Participation Article XIVJake, Per your request, see the attached informal note. Simon and I are happy to further discuss next week. The one item we not sure of is part of item 2, in particular at what level. We may be able to get some indication, but of course, it would also depend on us. If S were to speak, I think others might have their FMs speak as well. Hi guys, Can you provide, by COB today, an informal note that lays out in brief: 1. The purpose of this conference 2. Who you expect to participate (which countries and at what level) 3. What message S would deliver in her remarks and 4. Any other info you think would be helpful in making a decision I like this idea a lot, provided that there is broad FM participation and we have a useful message to deliver.','Informal Note on S and CTBT Article XIV Conference Participation Article XIVJake, Per your request, see the attached informal note. Simon and I are happy to further discuss next week. The one item we not sure of is part of item 2, in particular at what level. We may be able to get some indication, but of course, it would also depend on us. If S were to speak, I think others might have their FMs speak as well. Hi guys, Can you provide, by COB today, an informal note that lays out in brief: 1. The purpose of this conference 2. Who you expect to participate (which countries and at what level) 3. What message S would deliver in her remarks; and 4. Any other info you think would be helpful in making a decision I like this idea a lot, provided that there is broad FM participation and we have a useful message to deliver.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Katchafire',11,1,'2894 - C05764653.txt','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\'  Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing, he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period, he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. \"Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\' \" Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. \"Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing,\" he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. \"What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period,\" he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Katchafire',11,1,'29 - C05739590.txt','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation, is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by we. From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger, theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled Innocence of Muslims) by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different we. From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere. Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published asThis Is Water, novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the natural, basic self-centeredness that puts me at the center of the world. This unconscious default setting fosters the sort of blind certainty that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that default setting ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of \"The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation,\" is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by \"we.\" From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, \"There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger,\" theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled \"Innocence of Muslims\") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different \"we.\" From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, \"I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere.\" \"Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet,\" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. \"The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.\" In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as\"This Is Water,\" novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the \"natural, basic self-centeredness\" that puts \"me\" at the center of the world. This unconscious \"default setting\" fosters the sort of \"blind certainty\" that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that \"default setting\" ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Katchafire',11,1,'3487 - C05766113.txt','SpeechI think Jake should be on the call. Once the call is scheduled, I will get a version to you before the call that reflects the latest revisions I\'ve received. Dan On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 7:56 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: The latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.','SpeechI think Jake should be on the call. Once the call is scheduled, I will get a version to you before the call that reflects the latest revisions I\'ve received. Dan On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 7:56 AM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: The latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Katchafire',11,1,'3491 - C05766119.txt','SpeechEither works for me-- I am working through various sets of line edits right now. I can get a new draft out by 4pm-- depends on how much time you want to review before we talk. Dan On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 2:20 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Could we do at 4:30 or 6:45? I agree with Dan about the ornament problem. The draft needs refinement not re-working. And a call is a great idea. I am just getting off a plane but could be available any time after 4 pm or so if that works for you. The latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.','SpeechEither works for me-- I am working through various sets of line edits right now. I can get a new draft out by 4pm-- depends on how much time you want to review before we talk. Dan On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 2:20 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Could we do at 4:30 or 6:45? I agree with Dan about the ornament problem. The draft needs refinement not re-working. And a call is a great idea. I am just getting off a plane but could be available any time after 4 pm or so if that works for you. The latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Katchafire',11,1,'3496 - C05766125.txt','SpeechCan we do a 7pm speech call? The latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.','SpeechCan we do a 7pm speech call? The latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Katchafire',11,1,'3507 - C05766153.txt','SpeechThe latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.','SpeechThe latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Katchafire',11,1,'3508 - C05766154.txt','SpeechEither works for me-- I am working through various sets of line edits right now. I can get a new draft out by 4pm-- depends on how much time you want to review before we talk. Dan On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 2:20 PM, H <H1DR22@c1intonemail.com> wrote: Could we do at 4:30 or 6:45? I agree with Dan about the ornament problem. The draft needs refinement not re-working. And a call is a great idea. I am just getting off a plane but could be available any time after 4 pm or so if that works for you. The latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.','SpeechEither works for me-- I am working through various sets of line edits right now. I can get a new draft out by 4pm-- depends on how much time you want to review before we talk. Dan On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 2:20 PM, H <H1DR22@c1intonemail.com> wrote: Could we do at 4:30 or 6:45? I agree with Dan about the ornament problem. The draft needs refinement not re-working. And a call is a great idea. I am just getting off a plane but could be available any time after 4 pm or so if that works for you. The latest draft is getting closer. And I agree w Dan that we have to be careful not to topple the tree w too many ornaments. That said, I\'d like to have a call w you (and anyone else who you think should be on) this afternoon or evening to raise a few points. I\'m copying Lona and Huma so they can help schedule it. Thanks for all your good work.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kathleen_Byerly',1,1,'3452 - C05766060.txt','Japan Open SkiesFYI We initialled the text of an Open Skies Agreement with Japan at about 10 tonight. I owe enormous thanks to so many of you for a true team victory. From Secretary Clinton on the seventh floor to my tireless secretary in EEB, Tucker Richmond Stewart, we pulled together to make a bit of aviation history and, much more important, to do something good for our consumers, communities, and national economy. I was able to contact the offices of about ten key Senators and Members of Congress before the signing, with a focus on those who, with a strong Delta presence at home, had expressed concerns about proceeding. I stressed that we\'d negotiated provisions that offer Delta assurances of fairness and the potential to grow. I also emphasized that the decision to proceed was taken only after careful consideration at very senior levels of State, DOT, and White House. Thanks, again, to all for your support. John Byerly With help I\'ll make more calls next week and will arrange briefings for all who are interested.','Japan Open SkiesFYI We initialled the text of an Open Skies Agreement with Japan at about 10 tonight. I owe enormous thanks to so many of you for a true team victory. From Secretary Clinton on the seventh floor to my tireless secretary in EEB, Tucker Richmond Stewart, we pulled together to make a bit of aviation history and, much more important, to do something good for our consumers, communities, and national economy. I was able to contact the offices of about ten key Senators and Members of Congress before the signing, with a focus on those who, with a strong Delta presence at home, had expressed concerns about proceeding. I stressed that we\'d negotiated provisions that offer Delta assurances of fairness and the potential to grow. I also emphasized that the decision to proceed was taken only after careful consideration at very senior levels of State, DOT, and White House. Thanks, again, to all for your support. John Byerly With help I\'ll make more calls next week and will arrange briefings for all who are interested.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kathmandu',1,1,'3571 - C05766273.txt','UPDATE: Death of Death ofHere is an update on the return of the remains Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:53:58 +0545 Colleaaues? Please let me know if Ops can be of further assistance. Best, Dana Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 Ruth Branson is added to distribution. Thanks, Clay Clay - many thanks for the update. Could you also keep ruth branson, the ocs duty officer, apprised of developments? She\'s not on our duty principals\' collective. Best, M This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Embassy Kathmandu is standing by to assist. Nepal is currently in the middle of the national holiday of Dashain when most things are closed. The embassy is closed for normal business on Monday and Tuesday and will reopen on Wednesday 9/30, however we will open to do whatever is necessary to assist. I am in contact with in Chengdu. Tina Onufer, US Consul Regards, Clay Adler Consul US Embassy Kathmandu +977-1-400-7200 x.4126 (office) adlerck@state.gov Colleagues: Regards, Michael T. Pascual Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-O) PascualMTstate.gov 202-647-1512 Hotmail has ever-growing storage! Don\'t worry about storage limits. Check it out.','UPDATE: Death of Death ofHere is an update on the return of the remains Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:53:58 +0545 Colleaaues? Please let me know if Ops can be of further assistance. Best, Dana Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 Ruth Branson is added to distribution. Thanks, Clay Clay - many thanks for the update. Could you also keep ruth branson, the ocs duty officer, apprised of developments? She\'s not on our duty principals\' collective. Best, M This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Embassy Kathmandu is standing by to assist. Nepal is currently in the middle of the national holiday of Dashain when most things are closed. The embassy is closed for normal business on Monday and Tuesday and will reopen on Wednesday 9/30, however we will open to do whatever is necessary to assist. I am in contact with in Chengdu. Tina Onufer, US Consul Regards, Clay Adler Consul US Embassy Kathmandu +977-1-400-7200 x.4126 (office) adlerck@state.gov Colleagues: Regards, Michael T. Pascual Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-O) PascualMTstate.gov; 202-647-1512 Hotmail has ever-growing storage! Don\'t worry about storage limits. Check it out.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Kay_Warren',2,1,'2459 - C05763786.txt','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL AfricaBurns, this is going to happen. We are committed to herwork and other docs like her. Lyn heard rumors about a competitive hospital, etc. We will work this out. HRC did the event at her hospital, after all. B6 Verveer, Melanne S PIs read and respond to me. This is very concerning. I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I do what I can to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. 42 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu. I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. 4.','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL AfricaBurns, this is going to happen. We are committed to herwork and other docs like her. Lyn heard rumors about a competitive hospital, etc. We will work this out. HRC did the event at her hospital, after all. B6 Verveer, Melanne S PIs read and respond to me. This is very concerning. I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker; she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I \"do what I can\" to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. 42 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing; then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: \"Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu.\" I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. 4.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Kay_Warren',2,1,'2461 - C05763788.txt','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL Africaok Pis print three copies of this for me. Original Messa7 I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I do what I can to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. Blessings to you, Kay 47 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu. I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. Lyn Lusi 48','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL Africaok Pis print three copies of this for me. Original Messa7 I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker; she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I \"do what I can\" to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. Blessings to you, Kay 47 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing; then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: \"Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu.\" I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. Lyn Lusi 48'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Kazakhstan',4,1,'1451 - C05761180.txt','Kazakhstan bilatHolbrooke would like to attend the Kazakhstan bilat. Bill Burns will attend, as will the ambassador and Richard Boucher. I recall that you thought it didn\'t make sense for Holbrooke to join the Menon bilat (which Burns also attended) so I wanted to check with you to see if you had views on this. B6','Kazakhstan bilatHolbrooke would like to attend the Kazakhstan bilat. Bill Burns will attend, as will the ambassador and Richard Boucher. I recall that you thought it didn\'t make sense for Holbrooke to join the Menon bilat (which Burns also attended) so I wanted to check with you to see if you had views on this. B6'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Kazakhstan',4,1,'1452 - C05761181.txt','Kazakhstan bilatGot it. On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 4:08 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Ok w me. India raised issues that this doesn\'t. Holbrooke would like to attend the Kazakhstan bilat. Bill Burns will attend, as will the ambassador and Richard Boucher. I recall that you thought it didn\'t make sense for Holbrooke to join the Menon bilat (which Burns also attended) so I wanted to check with you to see if you had views on this.','Kazakhstan bilatGot it. On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 4:08 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Ok w me. India raised issues that this doesn\'t. Holbrooke would like to attend the Kazakhstan bilat. Bill Burns will attend, as will the ambassador and Richard Boucher. I recall that you thought it didn\'t make sense for Holbrooke to join the Menon bilat (which Burns also attended) so I wanted to check with you to see if you had views on this.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Kazakhstan',4,1,'3308 - C05765823.txt','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact; the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Kazakhstan',4,1,'336 - C05758468.txt','Kazakhstan bilatHolbrooke would like to attend the Kazakhstan bilat. Bill Burns will attend, as will the ambassador and Richard Boucher. I recall that you thought it didn\'t make sense for Holbrooke to join the Menon bilat (which Burns also attended) so I wanted to check with you to see if you had views on this.','Kazakhstan bilatHolbrooke would like to attend the Kazakhstan bilat. Bill Burns will attend, as will the ambassador and Richard Boucher. I recall that you thought it didn\'t make sense for Holbrooke to join the Menon bilat (which Burns also attended) so I wanted to check with you to see if you had views on this.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Keane_(band)',2,1,'2691 - C05764268.txt','ScheduleSounds good -- and I apologize about all of the private meetings today, I should have done a separate schedule for you. 2:30pm is Ken Feinberg. 4pm is Lou D\'Allesandro dropping by for a quick hello. 6pm is General Keane and he knows we will get back to him about location. 6pm is the earliest he can do today. I told Andrew I would do the things he requested in his memo to me and he should talk to you about scheduling.','ScheduleSounds good -- and I apologize about all of the private meetings today, I should have done a separate schedule for you. 2:30pm is Ken Feinberg. 4pm is Lou D\'Allesandro dropping by for a quick hello. 6pm is General Keane and he knows we will get back to him about location. 6pm is the earliest he can do today. I told Andrew I would do the things he requested in his memo to me and he should talk to you about scheduling.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Keane_(band)',2,1,'2694 - C05764271.txt','ScheduleWill do. Let\'s do Jack at the office. Sounds good -- and I apologize about all of the private meetings today, I should have done a separate schedule for you. 2:30pm is Ken Feinberg. 4pm is Lou D\'Allesandro dropping by for a quick hello. 6pm is General Keane and he knows we will get back to him about location. 6pm is the earliest he can do today. I told Andrew I would do the things he requested in his memo to me and he should talk to you about scheduling.','ScheduleWill do. Let\'s do Jack at the office. Sounds good -- and I apologize about all of the private meetings today, I should have done a separate schedule for you. 2:30pm is Ken Feinberg. 4pm is Lou D\'Allesandro dropping by for a quick hello. 6pm is General Keane and he knows we will get back to him about location. 6pm is the earliest he can do today. I told Andrew I would do the things he requested in his memo to me and he should talk to you about scheduling.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Keep_the_Faith',1,1,'261 - C05739867.txt','Thank YouTHE SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON Dear Colleagues ? I wanted to reach out to you directly after this challenging week, and express my gratitude for everything you do to advance our nation\'s interests and values. That is how we keep faith with those we serve and honor those we\'ve lost. Even after four years, I continue to be amazed by your dedication, energy, and talent. It is a privilege to be part of your team. I also want to thank everyone who is working so hard to provide all our people and posts with the best possible leadership, security and support. As Deputy Secretaries Burns and Nides told Congress on Thursday, our colleagues in Diplomatic Security, Near Eastern Affairs, and in every bureau across the Department, at home and abroad, get it right countless times a day, for years on end, in some of the toughest circumstances imaginable. We need to learn from the tragedy in Benghazi, and make every possible improvement -- and we will. We also need to recognize the extraordinary service of our security professionals. They are courageous patriots and consummate professionals. And like you, I trust them with my life. I want to thank Ambassador Pickering, Admiral Mullen, and all the members of the Accountability Review Board. Their report takes a clear-eyed look at serious and systemic problems that we are already working to fix. I have accepted every one of the Board\'s recommendations. I asked the Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources to spearhead the effort to implement them, and to take those additional steps above and beyond those recommendations that make sense and make us stronger. To do this well, we need your help. All of us have to work together to take these reforms to heart and build on and improve the way we do business. I am determined to leave the State Department and USAID stronger, safer, and more secure than I found them. I owe that to each of you. And I am delighted that President Obama has chosen Senator John Kerry to continue that work. Earlier today, I spoke with John and congratulated him on his nomination to be the next Secretary of State. I have been privileged to know him for many years, and to call him a friend, colleague, and partner. He is the son of a career Foreign Service Officer, a decorated war hero, and an accomplished statesman. I know that he shares our deep commitment to diplomacy and development. You deserve the highest caliber leadership, and that is exactly what you\'ll get with Senator Kerry.','Thank YouTHE SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON Dear Colleagues ? I wanted to reach out to you directly after this challenging week, and express my gratitude for everything you do to advance our nation\'s interests and values. That is how we keep faith with those we serve and honor those we\'ve lost. Even after four years, I continue to be amazed by your dedication, energy, and talent. It is a privilege to be part of your team. I also want to thank everyone who is working so hard to provide all our people and posts with the best possible leadership, security and support. As Deputy Secretaries Burns and Nides told Congress on Thursday, our colleagues in Diplomatic Security, Near Eastern Affairs, and in every bureau across the Department, at home and abroad, get it right countless times a day, for years on end, in some of the toughest circumstances imaginable. We need to learn from the tragedy in Benghazi, and make every possible improvement -- and we will. We also need to recognize the extraordinary service of our security professionals. They are courageous patriots and consummate professionals. And like you, I trust them with my life. I want to thank Ambassador Pickering, Admiral Mullen, and all the members of the Accountability Review Board. Their report takes a clear-eyed look at serious and systemic problems that we are already working to fix. I have accepted every one of the Board\'s recommendations. I asked the Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources to spearhead the effort to implement them, and to take those additional steps above and beyond those recommendations that make sense and make us stronger. To do this well, we need your help. All of us have to work together to take these reforms to heart and build on and improve the way we do business. I am determined to leave the State Department and USAID stronger, safer, and more secure than I found them. I owe that to each of you. And I am delighted that President Obama has chosen Senator John Kerry to continue that work. Earlier today, I spoke with John and congratulated him on his nomination to be the next Secretary of State. I have been privileged to know him for many years, and to call him a friend, colleague, and partner. He is the son of a career Foreign Service Officer, a decorated war hero, and an accomplished statesman. I know that he shares our deep commitment to diplomacy and development. You deserve the highest caliber leadership, and that is exactly what you\'ll get with Senator Kerry.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Keith_Ellison',1,1,'1894 - C05762384.txt','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kelly_Ayotte',1,1,'239 - C05739840.txt','Make Up Turned Break UpB6 November 27, 2012 Make Up Turned Break Up By MAUREEN DOWD WASHINGTON Are the Republican senators unreasonable? Or is the secretary of state-manqu undiplomatic? Did the senators sandbag Susan Rice? Or did Rice further inflame a tense situation? Is it a case of shooting the messenger and playing politics? Or is national security dangerously infected with politics? It seems as if it would have been simple enough for Rice to quickly admit that the administration talking points she used on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows about the slaughter in Benghazi were misleading. But she went silent. She has no wartime consigliere and, aside from the president\'s angry postelection defense of Rice, the White House ? perhaps relieved that she -14,as taking the heat rather than the president ? wasn\'t running a strong damage control operation that clarified matters. Still, on last Sunday\'s talk shows, John McCain and Lindsey Graham softened their tone a bit. She\'s not the problem, McCain said The problem is the president of the United States, for failing to swiftly tell Americans what his intelligence agencies had confirmed: that Benghazi was a terrorist attack involving Al Qa.eda. affiliates. When Rice asked to come to the Hill to meet with some of her Republican critics, it seemed dtente was nigh. But somehow the hour-and-a-half powwow caused an escalation, with McCain, Graham and Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire emerging to say they had more reservations than before. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who\'s scheduled to meet with Rice on Wednesday, suggested that she would be better suited to run the Democratic National Committee than State. If Rice can\'t soothe the egos of some cranky G.O.P. pots, how would she negotiate with China?','Make Up Turned Break UpB6 November 27, 2012 Make Up Turned Break Up By MAUREEN DOWD WASHINGTON Are the Republican senators unreasonable? Or is the secretary of state-manqu undiplomatic? Did the senators sandbag Susan Rice? Or did Rice further inflame a tense situation? Is it a case of shooting the messenger and playing politics? Or is national security dangerously infected with politics? It seems as if it would have been simple enough for Rice to quickly admit that the administration talking points she used on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows about the slaughter in Benghazi were misleading. But she went silent. She has no wartime consigliere and, aside from the president\'s angry postelection defense of Rice, the White House ? perhaps relieved that she -14,as taking the heat rather than the president ? wasn\'t running a strong damage control operation that clarified matters. Still, on last Sunday\'s talk shows, John McCain and Lindsey Graham softened their tone a bit. \"She\'s not the problem,\" McCain said The problem is the president of the United States,\" for failing to swiftly tell Americans what his intelligence agencies had confirmed: that Benghazi was a terrorist attack involving Al Qa.eda. affiliates. When Rice asked to come to the Hill to meet with some of her Republican critics, it seemed dtente was nigh. But somehow the hour-and-a-half powwow caused an escalation, with McCain, Graham and Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire emerging to say they had more reservations than before. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who\'s scheduled to meet with Rice on Wednesday, suggested that she would be better suited to run the Democratic National Committee than State. If Rice can\'t soothe the egos of some cranky G.O.P. pots, how would she negotiate with China?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kelly_Craig',1,1,'3034 - C05764909.txt','Call from AriasFyi B6 Kelly, Craig A Webster, Christopher W I just received a call from Arias. He expressed his appreciation for everything the US had done in support of democracy in Honduras. He said the recent tough messages by Insulza, OAS Ambassadors and USG officials. strengthened by US sanctions, was having an impact on the M regime. He praised our decision to close the consulate and urged that we also move to take away tourist and business visas from key regime members and supporters. I told him we were working on implementing the visa and other measures which I expected could be announced soon. Arias was critical of Z saying his recent public statements continued to be unhelpful. He described Z\'s statement advocating the death penalty (presumably to apply to his political enemies) and asking for the extension of his term in office as disastrous. He said that Insulza had made the right call by not allowing Z to address the OASGA. We agreed the influence of FM Rodas over Z was highly negative, I told Arias I would be back in Honduras tomorrow and planned in the coming days to press influential political, business and civil society and urge support for the immediate signing of the Si Accord. Arias and I agreed to stay in close touch in the coming days. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa 329','Call from AriasFyi B6 Kelly, Craig A; Webster, Christopher W; I just received a call from Arias. He expressed his appreciation for everything the US had done in support of democracy in Honduras. He said the recent tough messages by Insulza, OAS Ambassadors and USG officials. strengthened by US sanctions, was having an impact on the M regime. He praised our decision to close the consulate and urged that we also move to take away tourist and business visas from key regime members and supporters. I told him we were working on implementing the visa and other measures which I expected could be announced soon. Arias was critical of Z saying his recent public statements continued to be unhelpful. He described Z\'s statement advocating the death penalty (presumably to apply to his political enemies) and asking for the extension of his term in office as \"disastrous\". He said that Insulza had made the right call by not allowing Z to address the OASGA. We agreed the influence of FM Rodas over Z was highly negative, I told Arias I would be back in Honduras tomorrow and planned in the coming days to press influential political, business and civil society and urge support for the immediate signing of the Si Accord. Arias and I agreed to stay in close touch in the coming days. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa 329'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kelly_Kelly',1,1,'1744 - C05761805.txt','FW Retiring Today Retiring TodayFYI Ladies, One of HRC\'s most committed and passionate supporters, is retiring. Although she will be at SEIU until the end of the month, her party is today. I know it would mean the world to her to get a message from HRC. an be reached at A phone call would be great. If you prefer snail mail, let me know and I will get her home address. You should also know that is very interested in serving on a task force or other position where she can help advance women\'s issues and otherwise help HRC. Thanks, Kelly Kelly Craighead Managing Director Democracy Alliance 1800 Massachusetts Ave. NW Suite 5000M Washington, DC 20036 This e-mail and any attachments thereto, is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email, and any attachments thereto, is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me and permanently delete the original copy and any copy of any e-mail, and any printout thereof. 23','FW Retiring Today Retiring TodayFYI Ladies, One of HRC\'s most committed and passionate supporters, is retiring. Although she will be at SEIU until the end of the month, her party is today. I know it would mean the world to her to get a message from HRC. an be reached at A phone call would be great. If you prefer snail mail, let me know and I will get her home address. You should also know that is very interested in serving on a task force or other position where she can help advance women\'s issues and otherwise help HRC. Thanks, Kelly Kelly Craighead Managing Director Democracy Alliance 1800 Massachusetts Ave. NW Suite 5000M Washington, DC 20036 This e-mail and any attachments thereto, is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email, and any attachments thereto, is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me and permanently delete the original copy and any copy of any e-mail, and any printout thereof. 23'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kelly_Osbourne',1,1,'2947 - C05764747.txt','Kelly, DeclanI can have it announced here on Monday - can\'t today Can you get announce ready so as soon as I reach him, you can get it out? Yes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl SRS','Kelly, DeclanI can have it announced here on Monday - can\'t today Can you get announce ready so as soon as I reach him, you can get it out? Yes and then you should announce it. Yeah!! Is he now official? Can I call him? Can I ask him to start? fyi Cheryl SRS'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Kenneth_Feinberg',2,1,'2691 - C05764268.txt','ScheduleSounds good -- and I apologize about all of the private meetings today, I should have done a separate schedule for you. 2:30pm is Ken Feinberg. 4pm is Lou D\'Allesandro dropping by for a quick hello. 6pm is General Keane and he knows we will get back to him about location. 6pm is the earliest he can do today. I told Andrew I would do the things he requested in his memo to me and he should talk to you about scheduling.','ScheduleSounds good -- and I apologize about all of the private meetings today, I should have done a separate schedule for you. 2:30pm is Ken Feinberg. 4pm is Lou D\'Allesandro dropping by for a quick hello. 6pm is General Keane and he knows we will get back to him about location. 6pm is the earliest he can do today. I told Andrew I would do the things he requested in his memo to me and he should talk to you about scheduling.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Kenneth_Feinberg',2,1,'2694 - C05764271.txt','ScheduleWill do. Let\'s do Jack at the office. Sounds good -- and I apologize about all of the private meetings today, I should have done a separate schedule for you. 2:30pm is Ken Feinberg. 4pm is Lou D\'Allesandro dropping by for a quick hello. 6pm is General Keane and he knows we will get back to him about location. 6pm is the earliest he can do today. I told Andrew I would do the things he requested in his memo to me and he should talk to you about scheduling.','ScheduleWill do. Let\'s do Jack at the office. Sounds good -- and I apologize about all of the private meetings today, I should have done a separate schedule for you. 2:30pm is Ken Feinberg. 4pm is Lou D\'Allesandro dropping by for a quick hello. 6pm is General Keane and he knows we will get back to him about location. 6pm is the earliest he can do today. I told Andrew I would do the things he requested in his memo to me and he should talk to you about scheduling.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kenneth_H._Merten',1,1,'3300 - C05765808.txt','Haiti: Meeting & Question Haiti: eeting & QuestionB1 1.4(D) See below. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D), B1 ? Declassify on: 11/30/2024 Cheryl, Meghann, Meeting withF7Nas 2.5 hours! He made a serious up on the other system and hope to send tomorrow. to me and I\'m writing it He also asked: Are Secretary Clinton and Ms. Mills stillfacile (angry) with me over Ms. Pierre-Louis? Kenneth Merten Ambassador U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti Tel: 509-2-229-8000 SBU','Haiti: Meeting & Question Haiti: eeting & QuestionB1 1.4(D) See below. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D), B1 ? Declassify on: 11/30/2024 Cheryl, Meghann, Meeting withF7Nas 2.5 hours! He made a serious up on the other system and hope to send tomorrow. to me and I\'m writing it He also asked: \"Are Secretary Clinton and Ms. Mills stillfacile (angry) with me over Ms. Pierre-Louis?\" Kenneth Merten Ambassador U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti Tel: 509-2-229-8000 SBU'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Kenny_MacAskill',3,1,'2407 - C05763582.txt','Government denies reports bomber to be freedEDINBURGH (AP) - Sky News and BBC television reported Wednesday that Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi was to be freed from his Scottish prison on humanitarian grounds, but the minister in charge of deciding al-Megrahi\'s fate denied that any such decision had been made. Neither news network cited a source for its report. Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill, who was due to decide whether to release al-Megrahi, told a local television station he had yet to make up his mind. A call and an e-mail sent to al-Megrahi\'s Scottish lawyer were not immediately returned late Wednesday. The decision will be made next week, MacAskill told Scottish Television late Wednesday. Two spokeswomen for the Scotland\'s devolved government dismissed the BBC and Sky reports as speculation. Absolutely no decision has been taken on that, a spokeswoman for the Scottish Executive said. Categorically no decision has been made at this stage. 111','Government denies reports bomber to be freedEDINBURGH (AP) - Sky News and BBC television reported Wednesday that Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi was to be freed from his Scottish prison on humanitarian grounds, but the minister in charge of deciding al-Megrahi\'s fate denied that any such decision had been made. Neither news network cited a source for its report. Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill, who was due to decide whether to release al-Megrahi, told a local television station he had yet to make up his mind. A call and an e-mail sent to al-Megrahi\'s Scottish lawyer were not immediately returned late Wednesday. \"The decision will be made next week,\" MacAskill told Scottish Television late Wednesday. Two spokeswomen for the Scotland\'s devolved government dismissed the BBC and Sky reports as speculation. \"Absolutely no decision has been taken on that,\" a spokeswoman for the Scottish Executive said. \"Categorically no decision has been made at this stage.\" 111'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Kenny_MacAskill',3,1,'2489 - C05763835.txt','(Reuters) Scots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmakerScots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmaker LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A decision by the Scottish government whether to release a Libyan convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing may be announced as early as Thursday, a legislator said on Wednesday. Christine Grahame, a member of the Scottish Parliament who has campaigned against the conviction, said she expected former Libyan intelligence agent Abdel Basset al-Megrahi to be freed early on compassionate grounds because he has terminal cancer. The regional administration has come under pressure from the United States to keep Megrahi in jail, while a British government minister said the wait for news was becoming embarrassing. I don\'t think it will be long coming, Grahame told BBC radio. I suspect we might have something maybe tomorrow (Thursday) morning. We will probably go for compassionate release. It avoids a lot of difficulties. Scotland\'s Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill is considering two requests from Megrahi to be released early, on compassionate grounds or under a prisoner transfer agreement (PTA) between Britain and Libya. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(Reuters) Scots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmakerScots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmaker LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A decision by the Scottish government whether to release a Libyan convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing may be announced as early as Thursday, a legislator said on Wednesday. Christine Grahame, a member of the Scottish Parliament who has campaigned against the conviction, said she expected former Libyan intelligence agent Abdel Basset al-Megrahi to be freed early on compassionate grounds because he has terminal cancer. The regional administration has come under pressure from the United States to keep Megrahi in jail, while a British government minister said the wait for news was \"becoming embarrassing\". \"I don\'t think it will be long coming,\" Grahame told BBC radio. \"I suspect we might have something maybe tomorrow (Thursday) morning. We will probably go for compassionate release. It avoids a lot of difficulties.\" Scotland\'s Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill is considering two requests from Megrahi to be released early, on compassionate grounds or under a prisoner transfer agreement (PTA) between Britain and Libya. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Kenny_MacAskill',3,1,'2538 - C05763977.txt','(AP) Decision in Lockerbie case ThursdayDecision in Lockerbie case Thursday LONDON (AP) The Scottish government says a decision has been reached in the case of Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi and will be announced Thursday. A statement released Wednesday says Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill has informed families and other interested parties that he has reached his decisions on the applications for prisoner transfer and compassionate release. A Scottish government spokeswoman says the minister\'s decision will not be released before Thursday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Decision in Lockerbie case ThursdayDecision in Lockerbie case Thursday LONDON (AP) The Scottish government says a decision has been reached in the case of Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi and will be announced Thursday. A statement released Wednesday says Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill has \"informed families and other interested parties that he has reached his decisions on the applications for prisoner transfer and compassionate release.\" A Scottish government spokeswoman says the minister\'s decision will not be released before Thursday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Kent',2,1,'1249 - C05760571.txt','Delivered: Kent ConradAttachments: details.txt Your message was delivered to the recipient.','Delivered: Kent ConradAttachments: details.txt Your message was delivered to the recipient.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Kent',2,1,'1749 - C05761815.txt','eDepartment Notice for 6/5/2009Importance: High See below Importance: High I received this message in The Secretary\'s Suggestion Box this morning. Importance: High Please pass this message to Secretary Clinton. Thank you so much for your support for the GLT community. This is the first time in my 24.5 year career that I have seen this type of support. I appreciate all the hard work you have done in the short time as Secretary of State. You have given so much hope to so many. I am so proud of you and your work. May God continue to bless you. Mr. Michael Pate, MN, FNP-BC Chief of Medical Clearances Office of Medical Services, MIMED ISO 9001 Registered SA-15, 1800 North Kent Street Rosslyn, VA 22203 lit Phone: (703) 875-5411 or 5413 AFAX: L703) 875-5414 Importance: High Department Notices And Announcements 30','eDepartment Notice for 6/5/2009Importance: High See below Importance: High I received this message in The Secretary\'s Suggestion Box this morning. Importance: High Please pass this message to Secretary Clinton. Thank you so much for your support for the GLT community. This is the first time in my 24.5 year career that I have seen this type of support. I appreciate all the hard work you have done in the short time as Secretary of State. You have given so much hope to so many. I am so proud of you and your work. May God continue to bless you. Mr. Michael Pate, MN, FNP-BC Chief of Medical Clearances Office of Medical Services, MIMED ISO 9001 Registered SA-15, 1800 North Kent Street Rosslyn, VA 22203 lit Phone: (703) 875-5411 or 5413 AFAX: L703) 875-5414 Importance: High Department Notices And Announcements 30'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Kentucky',2,1,'2288 - C05763085.txt','Higher Education Dinner on August 17 - Proposed Guest ListB6 I don\'t see September. in this role as much as women\'s roles and rights which I\'d like to do dinner on in early B5 I\'d like to add a community college leader like whom I know well or someone else you can identify. Jill Biden gave a well-received speech about comm coils in Paris before a big international audience and generated a lot of interest. Also a lot of the higher ed in the developing world is church based and funded. The Methodists have started a large university in Africa. There are other examples like the college in Lahore Lugar mentioned to me. We should have a rep of this segment of higher ed operating in other countries. And . .works for the fastest growing college network in the world, Laureate Universities, started by Doug Becker who Bill likes a lot. It\'s a for-profit model that should be represented. Also one of the real world problems is getting more students into the US to study. Our typical costs are prohibitive. Beria College in Kentucky, charges no tuition but requires all students to work and attracts a lot B6 of foreign students.','Higher Education Dinner on August 17 - Proposed Guest ListB6 I don\'t see September. in this role as much as women\'s roles and rights which I\'d like to do dinner on in early B5 I\'d like to add a community college leader like whom I know well or someone else you can identify. Jill Biden gave a well-received speech about comm coils in Paris before a big international audience and generated a lot of interest. Also a lot of the higher ed in the developing world is church based and funded. The Methodists have started a large university in Africa. There are other examples like the college in Lahore Lugar mentioned to me. We should have a rep of this segment of higher ed operating in other countries. And . .works for the fastest growing college network in the world, Laureate Universities, started by Doug Becker who Bill likes a lot. It\'s a for-profit model that should be represented. Also one of the real world problems is getting more students into the US to study. Our typical costs are prohibitive. Beria College in Kentucky, charges no tuition but requires all students to work and attracts a lot B6 of foreign students.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Kentucky',2,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Kenya',20,1,'1183 - C05760469.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Kenya',20,1,'2087 - C05762743.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US B6Let\'s discuss. I think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?, asked Jeff Sharlet. In his book, Sharlet specifically refers to politicians in Uganda proposing an anti-gay law that would criminalize homosexuality. The law, which could be passed within weeks despite international condemnation, includes possible punishment by death. Anti-gay laws were recently passed in Burundi, are being discussed in Rwanda, and could soon be expanded in Kenya and Tanzania. The American group Sharlet calls The Family is also known as The Fellowship. It organizes an annual National Prayer Breakfast with the U.S. president and foreign guests, but besides that activity shuns publicity and does not openly list its members. But Sharlet says more American reporters are looking into the group and its alleged ties to Africa. These include helping African politicians with money so they can push socially conservative agendas.','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US B6Let\'s discuss. I think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. \"It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?,\" asked Jeff Sharlet. In his book, Sharlet specifically refers to politicians in Uganda proposing an anti-gay law that would criminalize homosexuality. The law, which could be passed within weeks despite international condemnation, includes possible punishment by death. Anti-gay laws were recently passed in Burundi, are being discussed in Rwanda, and could soon be expanded in Kenya and Tanzania. The American group Sharlet calls The Family is also known as The Fellowship. It organizes an annual National Prayer Breakfast with the U.S. president and foreign guests, but besides that activity shuns publicity and does not openly list its members. But Sharlet says more American reporters are looking into the group and its alleged ties to Africa. These include helping African politicians with money so they can push socially conservative agendas.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Kenya',20,1,'2416 - C05763592.txt','damn this is good...Breaking News: Missing Ship Reported Seen Off Cape Verde Islands We could have done a pirate event! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... but Africa got one anyway. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. 177','damn this is good...Breaking News: \"Missing Ship Reported Seen Off Cape Verde Islands\" We could have done a pirate event! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... \"but Africa got one anyway.\" http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. 177'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Kenya',20,1,'2417 - C05763593.txt','damn this is good...Agree - philippe?! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... but Africa got one anyway. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. Coupled with Barack Obama\'s visit last month, the two trips to Africa were the earliest into an administration by any secretary of state or president, underlining Washington\'s pledges to pay more attention to the continent. I C','damn this is good...Agree - philippe?! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... \"but Africa got one anyway.\" http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. Coupled with Barack Obama\'s visit last month, the two trips to Africa were the earliest into an administration by any secretary of state or president, underlining Washington\'s pledges to pay more attention to the continent. I C'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Kenya',20,1,'2424 - C05763715.txt','AARJake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: ...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking. Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed, Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance, she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to boogie with African dancers. And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself, she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end. Mrs. Clinton seemed satisfied that she had accomplished her mission: strengthening American relations with crucial allies on the continent, like Nigeria and South Africa, and sending a message of tough love, as she called it, to nations like Kenya and Congo. Over all, she said, the United States wants to work more closely with African nations as a partner, not simply as a patron or dispenser of aid. In exchange, she said, African leaders must deliver democracy and good government. Mrs. Clinton vowed to stay on top of Africa, even after she gets back to Washington, closely monitoring the issues she addressed on her tour. She also pointed to Cape Verde, a set of palm-studded islands best known for their beaches and enormous tourist hotels, as an example of what good leadership can do. This is possible, she said. You create not just economic growth but a sense of human dignity and possibility. Kenya. South Africa. Angola. Congo. Nigeria. Liberia. And finally Cape Verde. Mrs. Clinton saw with her own eyes some of Africa\'s most promising countries - and some of its most troubled ones. In Kenya, she pushed for the government to prosecute perpetrators of the postelection violence last year. In South Africa, the big issue was Zimbabwe and how the South African government should do more to help ease the crisis there.','AARJake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: \"...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking.\" Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. \"I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed,\" Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. \"I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance,\" she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to \"boogie\" with African dancers. \"And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself,\" she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end. Mrs. Clinton seemed satisfied that she had accomplished her mission: strengthening American relations with crucial allies on the continent, like Nigeria and South Africa, and sending a message of \"tough love,\" as she called it, to nations like Kenya and Congo. Over all, she said, the United States wants to work more closely with African nations as a partner, not simply as a patron or dispenser of aid. In exchange, she said, African leaders must deliver democracy and good government. Mrs. Clinton vowed to stay on top of Africa, even after she gets back to Washington, closely monitoring the issues she addressed on her tour. She also pointed to Cape Verde, a set of palm-studded islands best known for their beaches and enormous tourist hotels, as an example of what good leadership can do. \"This is possible,\" she said. \"You create not just economic growth but a sense of human dignity and possibility.\" Kenya. South Africa. Angola. Congo. Nigeria. Liberia. And finally Cape Verde. Mrs. Clinton saw with her own eyes some of Africa\'s most promising countries - and some of its most troubled ones. In Kenya, she pushed for the government to prosecute perpetrators of the postelection violence last year. In South Africa, the big issue was Zimbabwe and how the South African government should do more to help ease the crisis there.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Kenya',20,1,'2550 - C05764001.txt','Kenyapvervee Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that life begins at conception. The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that if Kenya knows the world is watching they may be more careful in how they proceed. Of course we would be happy to help you in any way if you decide you want to do something on this while you are there. There is also a Congressional delegation going to Kenya the week of August 8th and we are working on them to have a side meeting on this issue as well. As always, thank you so much for all you do. We are all so grateful that you are there! All best, Laurie Laurie Rubiner','Kenyapvervee Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that \"life begins at conception\". The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that if Kenya knows the world is watching they may be more careful in how they proceed. Of course we would be happy to help you in any way if you decide you want to do something on this while you are there. There is also a Congressional delegation going to Kenya the week of August 8th and we are working on them to have a side meeting on this issue as well. As always, thank you so much for all you do. We are all so grateful that you are there! All best, Laurie Laurie Rubiner'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Kenya',20,1,'2554 - C05764008.txt','KenyaLaurie ? She isn\'t doing any specific health or womens events in Kenya but I\'ve also shared your email with policy team at state and embassy staff in Nairobi helping to plan the trip to see if there is any way to address this. pverveer Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that life begins at conception. The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that 348','KenyaLaurie ? She isn\'t doing any specific health or womens events in Kenya but I\'ve also shared your email with policy team at state and embassy staff in Nairobi helping to plan the trip to see if there is any way to address this. pverveer Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that \"life begins at conception\". The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that 348'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Kenya',20,1,'2984 - C05764826.txt','World Food Prize - Chair and CEO of PepsiCo and Sec. VilsackVilsack told a powerful story about going to a school feeding program while he was in kenya in august for agoa. At lunch time, he spooned usg donated porrage into the kids red cups. After lunch he asked the kids what their favorate part of school was. He expected to hear recess or maybe reading. Instead every single child responded with lunch - because it is the only meal I get everyday. Vilsack was glad for what we were doing, but the event made him realize how much more there is to do. Bill','World Food Prize - Chair and CEO of PepsiCo and Sec. VilsackVilsack told a powerful story about going to a school feeding program while he was in kenya in august for agoa. At lunch time, he spooned usg donated porrage into the kids red cups. After lunch he asked the kids what their favorate part of school was. He expected to hear \"recess\" or maybe reading. Instead every single child responded with \"lunch - because it is the only meal I get everyday\". Vilsack was glad for what we were doing, but the event made him realize how much more there is to do. Bill'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Kenya',20,1,'2986 - C05764828.txt','World Food Prize - Chair and CEO of PepsiCo and Sec. VilsackVilsack told a powerful story about going to a school feeding program while he was in kenya in august for agoa. At lunch time, he spooned usg donated porrage into the kids red cups. After lunch he asked the kids what their favorate part of school was. He expected to hear recess or maybe reading. Instead every single child responded with lunch - because it is the only meal I get everyday. Vilsack was glad for what we were doing, but the event made him realize how much more there is to do. Bill Thanks - keep the updates coming! Keynote lunch speaker was Indra Nooyi, the chair and ceo of Pepsi Co. She noted that this event is growing in both size and importance every year. Attendence at the lunch alone was over 950 people including Secretary Vilsack and ministers from many countries. She specifically complemented Secretary Clinton\'s role in the Sept 26 UN event. Nooyi used much of her address challenging the private sector to do their part in carrying out the strategy unveiled in New York. Secretary Vilsack gave a very powerful address that focused on our efforts feed hungry children and the need to do more. He refered to working with Secretary Clinton or to under Secretary Clinton\'s leadership at least 3 times. It was very well done. Bill','World Food Prize - Chair and CEO of PepsiCo and Sec. VilsackVilsack told a powerful story about going to a school feeding program while he was in kenya in august for agoa. At lunch time, he spooned usg donated porrage into the kids red cups. After lunch he asked the kids what their favorate part of school was. He expected to hear \"recess\" or maybe reading. Instead every single child responded with \"lunch - because it is the only meal I get everyday\". Vilsack was glad for what we were doing, but the event made him realize how much more there is to do. Bill Thanks - keep the updates coming! Keynote lunch speaker was Indra Nooyi, the chair and ceo of Pepsi Co. She noted that this event is growing in both size and importance every year. Attendence at the lunch alone was over 950 people including Secretary Vilsack and ministers from many countries. She specifically complemented Secretary Clinton\'s role in the Sept 26 UN event. Nooyi used much of her address challenging the private sector to do their part in carrying out the strategy unveiled in New York. Secretary Vilsack gave a very powerful address that focused on our efforts feed hungry children and the need to do more. He refered to working with Secretary Clinton or to \"under Secretary Clinton\'s leadership\" at least 3 times. It was very well done. Bill'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Kenya',20,1,'3183 - C05765250.txt','NYT: UN Blames US For Critically Short Food Supplies In Somalia.Any movement on this issue? UN Blames US For Critically Short Food Supplies in Somalia. The New York Times (11/7, A4, Gettleman, 1.09M) reports that the UN on Friday called the food supply line to Somalia...broken, in part because the US delayed some 40 million pounds of food contributions in Kenyan warehouses out of fears that they would be diverted to the Shabab insurgents by Somali contractors. The US, however, played down the impact of the delays and said food would again be shipped when it was assured that the United Nations was doing more to police the aid deliveries. The UN said Friday that food rations would need to be cut and said the American government was insisting on guarantees that were unrealistic in Somalia. The Times adds that some Somalis whose entire communities are on the brink of famine...said that many children who had been surviving off the American donations were now dying from hunger. Full text: U.N. Says U.S. Delays Led to Aid Cuts in Somalia By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN Published: November 6, 2009 NAIROBI, Kenya ? United Nations officials said Friday that the supply of critical food aid to Somalia had been interrupted and that rations to starving people needed to be cut, partly because the American government had delayed food contributions out of fears that they would be diverted to terrorists. Last month, American officials said they had suspended millions of dollars of food aid because of concerns that Somali contractors working for the United Nations were','NYT: UN Blames US For Critically Short Food Supplies In Somalia.Any movement on this issue? UN Blames US For Critically Short Food Supplies in Somalia. The New York Times (11/7, A4, Gettleman, 1.09M) reports that the UN on Friday called \"the food supply line to Somalia...broken,\" in part because the US delayed some 40 million pounds of food contributions in Kenyan warehouses \"out of fears that they would be diverted\" to the Shabab insurgents by Somali contractors. The US, however, \"played down the impact of the delays\" and said food would again be shipped when it was \"assured that the United Nations was doing more to police the aid deliveries.\" The UN said Friday that food rations would need to be cut and \"said the American government was insisting on guarantees that were unrealistic in Somalia.\" The Times adds that some Somalis whose \"entire communities are on the brink of famine...said that many children who had been surviving off the American donations were now dying from hunger.\" Full text: U.N. Says U.S. Delays Led to Aid Cuts in Somalia By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN Published: November 6, 2009 NAIROBI, Kenya ? United Nations officials said Friday that the supply of critical food aid to Somalia had been interrupted and that rations to starving people needed to be cut, partly because the American government had delayed food contributions out of fears that they would be diverted to terrorists. Last month, American officials said they had suspended millions of dollars of food aid because of concerns that Somali contractors working for the United Nations were'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Kenya',20,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Kenya',20,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Kenya',20,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Kenya',20,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Kenya',20,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Kenya',20,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Kenya',20,1,'3360 - C05765895.txt','Somali Rebels trying to kill Asha HajiImportance: Low Huma: We are all horrified by this morning\'s suicide bombing and loss of life in Mogadishu. Tell Allida that I have just spoken to Amb. Michael Ranneburger in Nairobi. I asked Michael to contact Asha Haji as soon as possible to determine how we might be of assistance to her and her family. (Michael knows Asha and believes she may be in Nairobi, but will find out asap where she is. Asha\'s family, husband and children, are generally resident in Nairobi.) I\'ve asked Michael to secure Kenyan police protection for the family while they are in Kenya and to explore with Asha whether she is interested in looking for a way to come to the U.S. via some type of application for refugee status. Michael will ask our consular officers to explore the options available if Asha wants to consider them. I also alerted Michael to the fact that Asha\'s brother was seriously wounded in the bombing. I have asked that they get a full name as soon as possible and to see what we can do through the TFG, the UN and AMISOM to have him flown to Nairobi. Michael said that he and the embassy have already arranged for a private hospital in to treat the seriously injured who are being arriving by special flights in Nairobi. If we can identify Asha\'s brother, we will give him priority. Finally, Michael has spoken to Sheik Sharrif extended our condolences and encouraged his resolve. I will be speaking to Sheik Sharrif later today. Hope this update is useful. I will report more as I get. Johnnie Importance: High Johnnie - what kind of guidance can we give Allida who is a good friend of HRC and who has been also trying to help Asha Haji. I know hrc has been concerned about this.','Somali Rebels trying to kill Asha HajiImportance: Low Huma: We are all horrified by this morning\'s suicide bombing and loss of life in Mogadishu. Tell Allida that I have just spoken to Amb. Michael Ranneburger in Nairobi. I asked Michael to contact Asha Haji as soon as possible to determine how we might be of assistance to her and her family. (Michael knows Asha and believes she may be in Nairobi, but will find out asap where she is. Asha\'s family, husband and children, are generally resident in Nairobi.) I\'ve asked Michael to secure Kenyan police protection for the family while they are in Kenya and to explore with Asha whether she is interested in looking for a way to come to the U.S. via some type of application for refugee status. Michael will ask our consular officers to explore the options available if Asha wants to consider them. I also alerted Michael to the fact that Asha\'s brother was seriously wounded in the bombing. I have asked that they get a full name as soon as possible and to see what we can do through the TFG, the UN and AMISOM to have him flown to Nairobi. Michael said that he and the embassy have already arranged for a private hospital in to treat the seriously injured who are being arriving by special flights in Nairobi. If we can identify Asha\'s brother, we will give him priority. Finally, Michael has spoken to Sheik Sharrif extended our condolences and encouraged his resolve. I will be speaking to Sheik Sharrif later today. Hope this update is useful. I will report more as I get. Johnnie Importance: High Johnnie - what kind of guidance can we give Allida who is a good friend of HRC and who has been also trying to help Asha Haji. I know hrc has been concerned about this.'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Kenya',20,1,'3373 - C05765915.txt','Somali Rebels trying to kill Asha HajiMelanne and Huma: I want to bring you up to speed on our support to Asha Haji. Embassy Nairobi informed me earlier today that one of our political officers spoke to Asha this morning, offered her assistance, agreed to meet with her and stated we were prepared to request Kenyan police protection for her and her family. (Asha is currently in Nairobi with her family.) Ambassador Ranneberger has been working to secure hospital treatment for all of those being medevaced to Nairobi. The embassy will respond with as much assistance as it can to Asha\'s concerns. I\'ll pass you any additional information I receive on this issue. Regards, Johnnie Thanks, Johnnie. I was in meeting with S and Asha. Asha did say she was living with her family in Nairobi and she was terrified for their safety and her own. I\'m sure it will mean a great deal if embassy gets on touch with her to see what\'s\'s possible. Huma: We are all horrified by this morning\'s suicide bombing and loss of life in Mogadishu. Tell Allida that I have just spoken to Amb. Michael Ranneburger in Nairobi. I asked Michael to contact Asha Haji as soon as possible to determine how we might be of assistance to her and her family. (Michael knows Asha and believes she may be in Nairobi, but will find out asap where she is. Asha\'s family, husband and children, are generally resident in Nairobi,) I\'ve asked Michael to secure Kenyan police protection for the family while they are in Kenya and to explore Importance: High Johnnie - what kind of guidance can we give Allida who is a good friend of HRC and who has been also trying to help Asha Haji. I know hrc has been concerned about this. Huma, H met Asha at CGI and raised concerns about her security. She sent Asha to undersecretary Carson. They met for an hour. Note to US embassy in Nairobi was to be sent re Asha and her family\'s security. Embassy won\'t meet with her. Today\'s massacre killed her closest allies and blinded and critically wounded her brother. Asha is last moderate leader. She is speaking out. They want to kill her, Huma. Please tell Hillary. If you want I will email her. Asha\'s phone Dick Wilbur at US Mission to UN in Geneva tried to contact embassy in Nairobi by email. No response yet. Thanks, Allida Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry','Somali Rebels trying to kill Asha HajiMelanne and Huma: I want to bring you up to speed on our support to Asha Haji. Embassy Nairobi informed me earlier today that one of our political officers spoke to Asha this morning, offered her assistance, agreed to meet with her and stated we were prepared to request Kenyan police protection for her and her family. (Asha is currently in Nairobi with her family.) Ambassador Ranneberger has been working to secure hospital treatment for all of those being medevaced to Nairobi. The embassy will respond with as much assistance as it can to Asha\'s concerns. I\'ll pass you any additional information I receive on this issue. Regards, Johnnie Thanks, Johnnie. I was in meeting with S and Asha. Asha did say she was living with her family in Nairobi and she was terrified for their safety and her own. I\'m sure it will mean a great deal if embassy gets on touch with her to see what\'s\'s possible. Huma: We are all horrified by this morning\'s suicide bombing and loss of life in Mogadishu. Tell Allida that I have just spoken to Amb. Michael Ranneburger in Nairobi. I asked Michael to contact Asha Haji as soon as possible to determine how we might be of assistance to her and her family. (Michael knows Asha and believes she may be in Nairobi, but will find out asap where she is. Asha\'s family, husband and children, are generally resident in Nairobi,) I\'ve asked Michael to secure Kenyan police protection for the family while they are in Kenya and to explore Importance: High Johnnie - what kind of guidance can we give Allida who is a good friend of HRC and who has been also trying to help Asha Haji. I know hrc has been concerned about this. Huma, H met Asha at CGI and raised concerns about her security. She sent Asha to undersecretary Carson. They met for an hour. Note to US embassy in Nairobi was to be sent re Asha and her family\'s security. Embassy won\'t meet with her. Today\'s massacre killed her closest allies and blinded and critically wounded her brother. Asha is last moderate leader. She is speaking out. They want to kill her, Huma. Please tell Hillary. If you want I will email her. Asha\'s phone Dick Wilbur at US Mission to UN in Geneva tried to contact embassy in Nairobi by email. No response yet. Thanks, Allida Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Kenya',20,1,'3665 - C05766506.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov'),(4.8283137373023015,4.8283137373023015,2500,'Kenya',20,1,'3669 - C05766517.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kenyon_College',1,1,'29 - C05739590.txt','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation, is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by we. From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger, theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled Innocence of Muslims) by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different we. From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere. Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published asThis Is Water, novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the natural, basic self-centeredness that puts me at the center of the world. This unconscious default setting fosters the sort of blind certainty that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that default setting ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of \"The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation,\" is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by \"we.\" From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, \"There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger,\" theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled \"Innocence of Muslims\") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different \"we.\" From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, \"I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere.\" \"Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet,\" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. \"The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.\" In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as\"This Is Water,\" novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the \"natural, basic self-centeredness\" that puts \"me\" at the center of the world. This unconscious \"default setting\" fosters the sort of \"blind certainty\" that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that \"default setting\" ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ken_Loach',1,1,'1734 - C05761784.txt','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottHere is the situation as I understand it. The film festival returned funds that it had received from the Israeli Embassy, after protests from some UK film figures (Ken Loach) and Palestinian solidarity groups. The Israeli director is now being funded directly by the festival. The organizers issued a sort of apology today. We have not been able to locate any State Dept response to similar episodes in the past (Israeli academics disinvited to a British conference). Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian 12 Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads Dan Glickman etc), which have started to ? generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism inherent in it cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other nations will follow suit again, compare Durban. This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation of her assistance. With appreciation and love, Bruce PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. Thanks for whatever help you can be. Warmest regards. Bruce 13','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottHere is the situation as I understand it. The film festival returned funds that it had received from the Israeli Embassy, after protests from some UK film figures (Ken Loach) and Palestinian solidarity groups. The Israeli director is now being funded directly by the festival. The organizers issued a sort of apology today. We have not been able to locate any State Dept response to similar episodes in the past (Israeli academics disinvited to a British conference). Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian 12 Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads; Dan Glickman; etc), which have started to ? generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism inherent in it; cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production; we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other nations will follow suit; again, compare Durban. This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation of her assistance. With appreciation and love, Bruce PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. Thanks for whatever help you can be. Warmest regards. Bruce 13'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ken_Salazar',1,1,'2919 - C05764686.txt','Can we talk?I\'m having breakfast with Ken Salazar. Will call when that\'s over. 9:30ish. I called and left messages on your home and cell numbers. PIs let me know when we can talk today. Thx','Can we talk?I\'m having breakfast with Ken Salazar. Will call when that\'s over. 9:30ish. I called and left messages on your home and cell numbers. PIs let me know when we can talk today. Thx'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ken_Ward',1,1,'188 - C05739783.txt','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board Justice Minister said this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate. 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. Boots on the ground: they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is \"shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security; they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board; Justice Minister said \"this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate.\" 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. \"Boots on the ground\": they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kerai_Mariur',1,1,'2472 - C05763809.txt','Palau release on free association meetingBelow is Palau\'s statement on the recent meeting in the required free association review. The fourth is the key paragraph. Jake, I\'ll call. Jeff 202-343-2905 o, A Compact of Free Association replaced the United States administration of Palau, islands which the U.S. took in war and subsequently administered for the United Nations. The Compact, which was signed in 1986 and took effect October 1, 1994, includes provisions of various duration. Some are to last at least 50 years, including full U.S. military authority -- although the power of the U.S. to deny access to Palau and its extensive waters by the military of any other nation is to continue in perpetuity. The amounts and types of U.S. budgetary and programmatic assistance to Palau under the Compact are specified for 15 years, but the Compact requires reviews of its terms and the entire relationship on its 15th, 30th, and 40th anniversaries. The reviews are to consider the operating requirements of the Government of Palau and the islands\' development. The Compact also commits the U.S. to acting on the findings and to promoting Palau\'s long-term economic development. A Palauan delegation that included Vice President Kerai Mariur, Chief Representative for Compact Review Joshua Koshiba, Minister of Health Dr. Stevenson J. Kuartei, Palau Community College President Dr. Patrick Tellei, Ambassador to the U.S. Hersey Kyota, Representative to the United Nations Stuart Beck, and their consultants met in Honolulu on July 8-9 in connection with the 15th Anniversary Review with an American delegation that included Department of State Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands Affairs Alcy Frelick, the head of the US Delegation, and representatives of the Departments of the Interior and Defense and the Weather and Postal Services. The U.S. delegation made positive statements on a few matters and agreed to discuss some others further. A number of the U.S. delegation\'s statements, however, evidenced a need for greater study by some U.S. officials of the intent as well as the letter of the Compact, the relationship as a whole, Palau\'s economic situation and fiscal responsibility commitments, and Palau\'s contributions to the U.S. and to international harmony -- including sacrifice by Palauans in the U.S. military, the UN international peacekeeping force and Palau\'s strategic location and posture, and Palau\'s positions in the U.N. Palau is grateful for its partnership with the U.S. and wants to continue in the association as called for by the Compact, deepen the relationship, and develop its capacities as a freely associated state. It appreciates the more positive expressions of U.S. Secretaries of State Clinton and of the Interior Salazar and congressional leaders of both political parties. Palau fully trusts that reflection will result in an approach to the relationship consistent with the Compact and to positions befitting the great nation that is the United States. Recognizing that the questions of the association are relatively small and unique for the Government of the U.S. and that the U.S. faces many and extraordinary challenges at this time, Palau understands why more deliberation by U.S. officials can be needed. Because of this, because of the confidence that it has in the United States, and because it would not be productive to elaborate with others on the conversations at this stage, Palau\'s representatives are confining additional comment to official communications. B6','Palau release on free association meetingBelow is Palau\'s statement on the recent meeting in the required free association review. The fourth is the key paragraph. Jake, I\'ll call. Jeff 202-343-2905 o, A Compact of Free Association replaced the United States administration of Palau, islands which the U.S. took in war and subsequently administered for the United Nations. The Compact, which was signed in 1986 and took effect October 1, 1994, includes provisions of various duration. Some are to last at least 50 years, including full U.S. military authority -- although the power of the U.S. to deny access to Palau and its extensive waters by the military of any other nation is to continue in perpetuity. The amounts and types of U.S. budgetary and programmatic assistance to Palau under the Compact are specified for 15 years, but the Compact requires reviews of its terms and the entire relationship on its 15th, 30th, and 40th anniversaries. The reviews are to consider the operating requirements of the Government of Palau and the islands\' development. The Compact also commits the U.S. to acting on the findings and to promoting Palau\'s long-term economic development. A Palauan delegation that included Vice President Kerai Mariur, Chief Representative for Compact Review Joshua Koshiba, Minister of Health Dr. Stevenson J. Kuartei, Palau Community College President Dr. Patrick Tellei, Ambassador to the U.S. Hersey Kyota, Representative to the United Nations Stuart Beck, and their consultants met in Honolulu on July 8-9 in connection with the 15th Anniversary Review with an American delegation that included Department of State Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands Affairs Alcy Frelick, the head of the US Delegation, and representatives of the Departments of the Interior and Defense and the Weather and Postal Services. The U.S. delegation made positive statements on a few matters and agreed to discuss some others further. A number of the U.S. delegation\'s statements, however, evidenced a need for greater study by some U.S. officials of the intent as well as the letter of the Compact, the relationship as a whole, Palau\'s economic situation and fiscal responsibility commitments, and Palau\'s contributions to the U.S. and to international harmony -- including sacrifice by Palauans in the U.S. military, the UN international peacekeeping force and Palau\'s strategic location and posture, and Palau\'s positions in the U.N. Palau is grateful for its partnership with the U.S. and wants to continue in the association as called for by the Compact, deepen the relationship, and develop its capacities as a freely associated state. It appreciates the more positive expressions of U.S. Secretaries of State Clinton and of the Interior Salazar and congressional leaders of both political parties. Palau fully trusts that reflection will result in an approach to the relationship consistent with the Compact and to positions befitting the great nation that is the United States. Recognizing that the questions of the association are relatively small and unique for the Government of the U.S. and that the U.S. faces many and extraordinary challenges at this time, Palau understands why more deliberation by U.S. officials can be needed. Because of this, because of the confidence that it has in the United States, and because it would not be productive to elaborate with others on the conversations at this stage, Palau\'s representatives are confining additional comment to official communications. B6'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Kevin_Betsy',2,1,'1197 - C05760497.txt','Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni AwardsLuncheon on Dec Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni AwardsLuncheon on Dec 10. Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni Awards Luncheon on Dec 10.10. Pls print. Oh, yes please You and I, twin Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Could I surprise him w a congratulatory letter? That would embarrass him for sure. Can you believe I am now an official Thought you might want to know that our Kevbo is being honored at Chicago-Kent College of Law--distinguished alum that he is. Anyway, just found out this morning and, of course, not from Kevin. Betsy <http://e2ma.net/oz/2632026830/2397997/22728/spacer.gif> Forward this message to a friend <http://e2ma.net/map/view=Forward/ID=22728.2632026830/rid=cc9650badaf47333bba0cd882bcbaf78/send_to_frien d> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/shared/spc.gif> Chicago-Kent College of Law: Alumni E- Brief <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/email/head_center.jpg> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/shared/spc.gif> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/email/head_nav_gold.jpg>','Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni AwardsLuncheon on Dec Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni AwardsLuncheon on Dec 10. Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni Awards Luncheon on Dec 10.10. Pls print. Oh, yes please You and I, twin Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Could I surprise him w a congratulatory letter? That would embarrass him for sure. Can you believe I am now an official Thought you might want to know that our Kevbo is being honored at Chicago-Kent College of Law--distinguished alum that he is. Anyway, just found out this morning and, of course, not from Kevin. Betsy <http://e2ma.net/oz/2632026830/2397997/22728/spacer.gif> Forward this message to a friend <http://e2ma.net/map/view=Forward/ID=22728.2632026830/rid=cc9650badaf47333bba0cd882bcbaf78/send_to_frien d> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/shared/spc.gif> Chicago-Kent College of Law: Alumni E- Brief <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/email/head_center.jpg> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/shared/spc.gif> <http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/alums/enews/images/email/head_nav_gold.jpg>'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Kevin_Betsy',2,1,'3316 - C05765835.txt','Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni Awards Luncheon on Dec10. Attachments: Kevin Conlon.vcf Thought you might want to know that our Kevbo is being honored at Chicago-Kent College of Law-- distinguished alum that he is. Anyway, just found out this morning and, of course, not from Kevin. Betsy On behalf of the Chicago-Kent Alumni Board of Directors, we invite you to join us at the 2009 Alumni Awards & Recognition Luncheon. The event honors this year\'s Alumni Award recipients as well our alumni and friends who volunteered for the law school over the past year. Thursday, December 10, 2009 Reception: 11:30 a.m. ? Luncheon: 12:00 p.m. The Standard Club 320 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604 RSVP to alumskentlaw.edu by Tuesday, December 8, 2009.','Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni Awards Luncheon on Dec10. Attachments: Kevin Conlon.vcf Thought you might want to know that our Kevbo is being honored at Chicago-Kent College of Law-- distinguished alum that he is. Anyway, just found out this morning and, of course, not from Kevin. Betsy On behalf of the Chicago-Kent Alumni Board of Directors, we invite you to join us at the 2009 Alumni Awards & Recognition Luncheon. The event honors this year\'s Alumni Award recipients as well our alumni and friends who volunteered for the law school over the past year. Thursday, December 10, 2009 Reception: 11:30 a.m. ? Luncheon: 12:00 p.m. The Standard Club 320 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604 RSVP to alumskentlaw.edu by Tuesday, December 8, 2009.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kevin_Whitaker',1,1,'1279 - C05760655.txt','Carter to Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, BrazilFYI You all may already be aware of this, but former Pres Carter is traveling to the countries in the subject line at the end of Apr/beginning of May. His Carter Center staff has asked for unclas briefers, which we\'ll provide. Embassies are involved to a greater and lesser extent, depending on Carter\'s desires, in arranging schedules. Kevin Whitaker Director WHA/AND - Office of Andean Affairs Department of State 202 647 1715','Carter to Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, BrazilFYI You all may already be aware of this, but former Pres Carter is traveling to the countries in the subject line at the end of Apr/beginning of May. His Carter Center staff has asked for unclas briefers, which we\'ll provide. Embassies are involved to a greater and lesser extent, depending on Carter\'s desires, in arranging schedules. Kevin Whitaker Director WHA/AND - Office of Andean Affairs Department of State 202 647 1715'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Khaled_Mashal',1,1,'2474 - C05763811.txt','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years, Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side. U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. \"I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years,\" Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. \"This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side.\" U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing; U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, \"we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements,\" Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Khalifa_Haftar',1,1,'263 - C05739869.txt','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Khartoum',1,1,'2684 - C05764258.txt','For Joe -- Juba Update Juba UpdateMessage from scott gration Huma, Special Envoy Gration is asking that this message be passed to the Secretary. Secretary Clinton, greetings from Juba, Southern Sudan, where we\'ve just held our latest round of trilateral talks between the Southern People\'s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and National Congress Party (NCP), facilitated by the United States. This update outlines the outcomes of our trilateral and bilateral discussions, and highlights of the some important issues that will influence our planning in the months ahead. In addition, I\'ll pass on some impressions from my visit to the Kenana Sugar Factory that illustrates why I believe we need smarter sanctions for Sudan. SPLM and NCP Agreement Yesterday I witnessed the initialing of a bilateral agreement between the SPLM and NCP, in which the parties laid out points of agreement on ten of the twelve major outstanding issues in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). Culminating three months of negotiations, this agreement documents a shared vision for implementing the Abyei arbitration decision, for moving forward on border demarcation, for completing legal reforms, and for resolving other key issues. If the parties match their words with actions, it will bring them closer to full CPA implementation and to peaceful coexistence. To ensure implementation, we have backed up the agreement with timelines and a stoplight chart that we will use to hold both parties accountable to their words. With this agreement, we can now turn our full attention to resolving the electoral census and the referenda for self-determination. We will resume our trilateral talks in Juba in early September. These two issues are the most controversial and potentially destabilizing challenges facing Sudan. It appears likely that we will ultimately have to raise these politically sensitive issues to the level of the Presidency (President Bashir, Vice President Kiir, and Vice President Taha) to reach final agreement. I will keep you posted on my discussions and the potential for meetings at the Presidency-level in Khartoum or Juba. Looming NCP-SPLM Dilemma 1^1A','For Joe -- Juba Update Juba UpdateMessage from scott gration Huma, Special Envoy Gration is asking that this message be passed to the Secretary. Secretary Clinton, greetings from Juba, Southern Sudan, where we\'ve just held our latest round of trilateral talks between the Southern People\'s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and National Congress Party (NCP), facilitated by the United States. This update outlines the outcomes of our trilateral and bilateral discussions, and highlights of the some important issues that will influence our planning in the months ahead. In addition, I\'ll pass on some impressions from my visit to the Kenana Sugar Factory that illustrates why I believe we need smarter sanctions for Sudan. SPLM and NCP Agreement Yesterday I witnessed the initialing of a bilateral agreement between the SPLM and NCP, in which the parties laid out points of agreement on ten of the twelve major outstanding issues in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). Culminating three months of negotiations, this agreement documents a shared vision for implementing the Abyei arbitration decision, for moving forward on border demarcation, for completing legal reforms, and for resolving other key issues. If the parties match their words with actions, it will bring them closer to full CPA implementation and to peaceful coexistence. To ensure implementation, we have backed up the agreement with timelines and a stoplight chart that we will use to hold both parties accountable to their words. With this agreement, we can now turn our full attention to resolving the electoral census and the referenda for self-determination. We will resume our trilateral talks in Juba in early September. These two issues are the most controversial and potentially destabilizing challenges facing Sudan. It appears likely that we will ultimately have to raise these politically sensitive issues to the level of the Presidency (President Bashir, Vice President Kiir, and Vice President Taha) to reach final agreement. I will keep you posted on my discussions and the potential for meetings at the Presidency-level in Khartoum or Juba. Looming NCP-SPLM Dilemma 1^1A'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Khashan',1,1,'3003 - C05764855.txt','ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding Committee>Committee> I am still with the Israeli delegation and am waiting for the moment they hear this. The press release does not even say this was at Ocampo\'s request. http://www.icc-cpi.int/NR/exeres/EOBE66F1-C4A5-4F33-A0D5-E369036533FA.htm sorry if this is old news. Note concluding line: A further report is to be presented by the PNA in the near future, clarifying additional issues discussed during the meeting. ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact- Finding Committee ICC-OTP-20091016-PR465 On 16 October, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Luis Moreno-Ocampo, received a Palestinian delegation headed by Dr. Ali Khashan, Minister of Justice of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). Dr. Khashan was accompanied by the Palestinian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Nabil Abuznaid, and a team of legal experts including Vaughan Lowe QC, Professor of International Law at Oxford University. The Prosecutor also received members of the Independent Fact-finding Committee led by Professor John Dugard and members of the Arab League Secretariat, in the context of ongoing consultations. The PNA delegation submitted a preliminary report presenting its legal arguments in support of the declaration lodged on 22 January 2009, accepting the jurisdiction of the Court over crimes committed in Palestine. The Office will carefully examine all supporting arguments submitted, starting with the initial issue of whether the declaration by the PNA accepting the exercise of jurisdiction by the ICC meets statutory requirements. The Prosecutor said','ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding Committee>Committee> I am still with the Israeli delegation and am waiting for the moment they hear this. The press release does not even say this was at Ocampo\'s request. http://www.icc-cpi.int/NR/exeres/EOBE66F1-C4A5-4F33-A0D5-E369036533FA.htm sorry if this is old news. Note concluding line: A further report is to be presented by the PNA in the near future, clarifying additional issues discussed during the meeting. ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact- Finding Committee ICC-OTP-20091016-PR465 On 16 October, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Luis Moreno-Ocampo, received a Palestinian delegation headed by Dr. Ali Khashan, Minister of Justice of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). Dr. Khashan was accompanied by the Palestinian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Nabil Abuznaid, and a team of legal experts including Vaughan Lowe QC, Professor of International Law at Oxford University. The Prosecutor also received members of the Independent Fact-finding Committee led by Professor John Dugard and members of the Arab League Secretariat, in the context of ongoing consultations. The PNA delegation submitted a preliminary report presenting its legal arguments in support of the declaration lodged on 22 January 2009, accepting the jurisdiction of the Court over crimes committed in Palestine. The Office will carefully examine all supporting arguments submitted, starting with the initial issue of whether the declaration by the PNA accepting the exercise of jurisdiction by the ICC meets statutory requirements. The Prosecutor said'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Khyber_Pakhtunkhwa',1,1,'3212 - C05765610.txt','Police: Bomb kills 5 in northwest PakistanPESHAWAR (AP) - A police officer said a bomb near a crowded market in northwest Pakistan has killed at least five people. The bombing is the third attack in as many days in or close to Peshawar, the capital of Pakistan\'s North West Frontier Province. Police officer Maazullah Khan said Tuesday\'s bombing in Charsada city also wounded at least 20 people. The city is some 25 miles north of Peshawar. Local TV footage showed a destroyed car and several badly damaged stalls and shops. Ambulances ferried the dead and injured to the hospital along roads littered with debris.','Police: Bomb kills 5 in northwest PakistanPESHAWAR (AP) - A police officer said a bomb near a crowded market in northwest Pakistan has killed at least five people. The bombing is the third attack in as many days in or close to Peshawar, the capital of Pakistan\'s North West Frontier Province. Police officer Maazullah Khan said Tuesday\'s bombing in Charsada city also wounded at least 20 people. The city is some 25 miles north of Peshawar. Local TV footage showed a destroyed car and several badly damaged stalls and shops. Ambulances ferried the dead and injured to the hospital along roads littered with debris.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kick_the_can',1,1,'2158 - C05762845.txt','Brazil and MexicoTom\'s backgrounder definitely played down expectations. Tom backgrounded them yesterday in the briefing room, not certain but don\'t think he put down any groundwork on this specifically. But in terms of setting expectations it would be a combo of a few overt and not overt things: - Seeing what Admin/For Pol Members of Congress are on TV today and the shows tomorrow, all we need is one person to float it. - We have flight time tomorrow when Tom & Jake can do it on background or OTR. - There\'s one blogger that folks loosely follow, I know how to get her something through a 3rd party. - I have to talk to a few of our guys today like Matt Lee on misc stuff, and I\'m sure he\'ll ask me something about the OAS where I can easily say the folks in WHA are real pessimistic. And our travelers traffic info among themselves. The best thing to put out there would be the notion that there are those who don\'t think you should go. If you don\'t, you don\'t. But if you do, you chose to be direct, to make a principled stand. Shouldn\'t be too tough, because the notion of Cuba being voted in is something they will WANT to believe, it\'ll make good copy. And it makes it easier to explain any decision/outcome How will we set any expectations? Did anyone background the press yet? 78 If we set the expectation now that the outcome is likely to not go our way, ANY alternative - even one kicking the can down the road as Jake outlines below - would be seen as a significant victory. And as an added bonus, it would be an opportunity to highlight your personal dedication to and prioritization of human rights/democracy, which we\'ve been criticized for since China. 79','Brazil and MexicoTom\'s backgrounder definitely played down expectations. Tom backgrounded them yesterday in the briefing room, not certain but don\'t think he put down any groundwork on this specifically. But in terms of setting expectations it would be a combo of a few overt and not overt things: - Seeing what Admin/For Pol Members of Congress are on TV today and the shows tomorrow, all we need is one person to float it. - We have flight time tomorrow when Tom & Jake can do it on background or OTR. - There\'s one blogger that folks loosely follow, I know how to get her something through a 3rd party. - I have to talk to a few of our guys today like Matt Lee on misc stuff, and I\'m sure he\'ll ask me something about the OAS where I can easily say the folks in WHA are real pessimistic. And our travelers traffic info among themselves. The best thing to put out there would be the notion that there are those who don\'t think you should go. If you don\'t, you don\'t. But if you do, you chose to be direct, to make a principled stand. Shouldn\'t be too tough, because the notion of Cuba being voted in is something they will WANT to believe, it\'ll make good copy. And it makes it easier to explain any decision/outcome How will we set any expectations? Did anyone background the press yet? 78 If we set the expectation now that the outcome is likely to not go our way, ANY alternative - even one kicking the can down the road as Jake outlines below - would be seen as a significant victory. And as an added bonus, it would be an opportunity to highlight your personal dedication to and prioritization of human rights/democracy, which we\'ve been criticized for since China. 79'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kidnapping',1,1,'3748 - C05766666.txt','update on 10 arresteesHere is info received from TF1, much of it not yet confirmed. TF1 is calling wife of arrestee in Idaho and NLCR rep in Cabrete, DR. Resending as I got non-deliverable messages CA TF-1 Representative TF5 rec\'d a call from in the justice building near the airport. reporting about 10 arrestees. Says they are currently I called Driver (wife of arrestee He gave me these contact numbers: Group also called Haiti Sharing Jesus Ministry, Inc. Orphanage run by Haitian priest Church from Meridien, Idaho already supported this orphanage. contacted Idaho church and said that he could no longer care for the children. The group had already started construction of an orphanage in Cabrete(sp) in the DR. The plan was to take the children to Cabrete and house them in a hotel the group had rented until the orphanage was complete. They were arrested at the border, waiting for permission for the DR consulate to take the children into the DR. It is not clear if they were seeking permission to remove the children form Haiti. states that the 10 have been sentenced for kidnapping. A asked if meant charged, but he said sentenced.','update on 10 arresteesHere is info received from TF1, much of it not yet confirmed. TF1 is calling wife of arrestee in Idaho and NLCR rep in Cabrete, DR. Resending as I got non-deliverable messages CA TF-1 Representative TF5 rec\'d a call from in the justice building near the airport. reporting about 10 arrestees. Says they are currently I called Driver (wife of arrestee He gave me these contact numbers: Group also called Haiti Sharing Jesus Ministry, Inc. Orphanage run by Haitian priest Church from Meridien, Idaho already supported this orphanage. contacted Idaho church and said that he could no longer care for the children. The group had already started construction of an orphanage in Cabrete(sp) in the DR. The plan was to take the children to Cabrete and house them in a hotel the group had rented until the orphanage was complete. They were arrested at the border, waiting for permission for the DR consulate to take the children into the DR. It is not clear if they were seeking permission to remove the children form Haiti. states that the 10 have been \"sentenced\" for kidnapping. A asked if meant charged, but he said sentenced.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kiev',1,1,'1560 - C05761364.txt','Deputy Secretary Steinberg\'s Schedule for April 26-30Deputy Secretary Steinberg will be on official travel from Sunday, April 26 through Thursday, April 30, returning to the office on Friday, May 1. Travel Details: - April 26-27 ? Meetings Kyiv, Ukraine - April 28-30 ? Melting Ice Conference and Sixth Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council Tromso, Norway Please contact me with any schedule related questions. For other inquiries, please contact D(S) chief of staff, Sheba Crocker. Thank you. Brendan Lavy Personal Assistant to Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8636 54','Deputy Secretary Steinberg\'s Schedule for April 26-30Deputy Secretary Steinberg will be on official travel from Sunday, April 26 through Thursday, April 30, returning to the office on Friday, May 1. Travel Details: - April 26-27 ? Meetings; Kyiv, Ukraine - April 28-30 ? Melting Ice Conference and Sixth Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council; Tromso, Norway Please contact me with any schedule related questions. For other inquiries, please contact D(S) chief of staff, Sheba Crocker. Thank you. Brendan Lavy Personal Assistant to Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8636 54'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kigali',1,1,'2473 - C05763810.txt','GomaCheryl, In response to your query about the possibility of going to Goma, I reached out to our colleagues in Embassy Kinshasa to see what has been done in the past. The only reasonably safe way to get to Goma is flying on a MONUC aircraft originating from Kinshasa. That would mean a two hour flight each way, leaving a very small window (probably no more than one hour) to work in events. Moreover, advancing Goma would pose a significant challenge for us for security reasons. I also asked the Embassy to look into other ways of traveling to Goma ? perhaps over land via Kigali (Lew and I had discussed this possibility earlier) ? and the Embassy did not like the optics of approaching by land from another country. We\'re still looking at ways to lengthen our time in Monrovia, including possibly staying overnight in another country, such as Cape Verde. Still no luck, but we\'re working on it...km 771','GomaCheryl, In response to your query about the possibility of going to Goma, I reached out to our colleagues in Embassy Kinshasa to see what has been done in the past. The only reasonably safe way to get to Goma is flying on a MONUC aircraft originating from Kinshasa. That would mean a two hour flight each way, leaving a very small window (probably no more than one hour) to work in events. Moreover, advancing Goma would pose a significant challenge for us for security reasons. I also asked the Embassy to look into other ways of traveling to Goma ? perhaps over land via Kigali (Lew and I had discussed this possibility earlier) ? and the Embassy did not like the optics of approaching by land from another country. We\'re still looking at ways to lengthen our time in Monrovia, including possibly staying overnight in another country, such as Cape Verde. Still no luck, but we\'re working on it...km 771'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kikai_Airport',1,1,'3658 - C05766493.txt','Wanted you to seeAttachments: Haiti Pledge.docx fyi I hope you\'re doing well and surviving. I wanted you and Secretary Clinton to know what Claudio and Amarilis Osorio are doing on behalf of Haiti reconstruction (attached). Hope you\'re well. Jonathan Mantz Managing Director BGR Government Affairs, LLC BGR I.Kkx\' The Homer Building, Eleventh Floor South 601 Thirteenth Street NW Washinp-ton DC 20005 Fax: 202-833-9392 www.bgrdc.com','Wanted you to seeAttachments: Haiti Pledge.docx fyi I hope you\'re doing well and surviving. I wanted you and Secretary Clinton to know what Claudio and Amarilis Osorio are doing on behalf of Haiti reconstruction (attached). Hope you\'re well. Jonathan Mantz Managing Director BGR Government Affairs, LLC BGR I.Kkx\' The Homer Building, Eleventh Floor South 601 Thirteenth Street NW Washinp-ton DC 20005 Fax: 202-833-9392 www.bgrdc.com'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Killed_in_action',1,1,'1916 - C05762441.txt','Bomb Blast Near Khomeini\'s Shrine in Iran (U)?From: OpsAlert (U) Iranian media report a suicide bomber was killed and two others wounded near the mausoleum in southern Tehran. 24','Bomb Blast Near Khomeini\'s Shrine in Iran (U)?From: OpsAlert (U) Iranian media report a suicide bomber was killed and two others wounded near the mausoleum in southern Tehran. 24'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Kilobyte',3,1,'1897 - C05762395.txt','Undeliverable: Followup FollowupAttachments: details.txt Followup (1.19 KB) Delivery has failed to these recipients or distribution lists: mhcaleja@state.gov The recipient\'s e-mail address was not found in the recipient\'s e-mail system. 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WH has reviewed too. 203','SpeechI will send latest to them. WH has reviewed too. 203'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kim_Dae-jung',1,1,'2741 - C05764374.txt','South Korea\'s Lee meets North Korean delegation (AP)SEOUL, South Korea (AP) An official says South Korea\'s president is meeting a visiting high-level delegation from North Korea amid signs of warming ties on the divided peninsula. A presidential Blue House official says talks between President Lee Myung-bak and the delegation from Pyongyang are being held at the president\'s office Sunday morning. The North Korean delegation flew to Seoul on Friday to pay respects to former President Kim Dae-jung who died last week. Their visit provided a rare opportunity for dialogue between the two Koreas, whose relations have been largely frozen since Lee took office last year with a tougher line on the North. Speaking on condition of anonymity citing government policy the official says she could not provide further details.','South Korea\'s Lee meets North Korean delegation (AP)SEOUL, South Korea (AP) An official says South Korea\'s president is meeting a visiting high-level delegation from North Korea amid signs of warming ties on the divided peninsula. A presidential Blue House official says talks between President Lee Myung-bak and the delegation from Pyongyang are being held at the president\'s office Sunday morning. The North Korean delegation flew to Seoul on Friday to pay respects to former President Kim Dae-jung who died last week. Their visit provided a rare opportunity for dialogue between the two Koreas, whose relations have been largely frozen since Lee took office last year with a tougher line on the North. Speaking on condition of anonymity citing government policy the official says she could not provide further details.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kim_Davidson',1,1,'2942 - C05764736.txt','Security Incident in Saudi Arabia, Unconfirmed reports of Hostages and casualtiesAt 0429 EDT Mr. Kim Davidson, RSO Embassy Riyadh, informed the EAO that there has been a security incident in the city of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia (approx 150 km North of Jeddah). Saudi Arabia security forces have engaged some type of bad guys. Post cannot confirm if the bad guys are terrorist or just some criminal element, but notes that the MFA is saying the incident is purely criminal. Post further notes that there is a desalinization plant and oil refinery located in Yanbu which have been targets of previous terrorist attacks. Post commented there will be several visiting dignitaries and heads of state in Saudi Arabia tomorrow for the opening of a major University. A local Human rights group is reporting to media that there are several injuries, casualties, and hostages as a result of the security incident. The Emergency Action Committee will convene at 1230 Riyadh time to discuss post reaction. Qiana Bradford Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 BradfordClastatemov','\"Security Incident\" in Saudi Arabia, Unconfirmed reports of Hostages and casualtiesAt 0429 EDT Mr. Kim Davidson, RSO Embassy Riyadh, informed the EAO that there has been a \"security incident\" in the city of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia (approx 150 km North of Jeddah). Saudi Arabia security forces have engaged \"some type of bad guys\". Post cannot confirm if the bad guys are terrorist or just some criminal element, but notes that the MFA is saying the incident is purely criminal. Post further notes that there is a desalinization plant and oil refinery located in Yanbu which have been targets of previous terrorist attacks. Post commented there will be several visiting dignitaries and heads of state in Saudi Arabia tomorrow for the opening of a major University. A local Human rights group is reporting to media that there are several injuries, casualties, and hostages as a result of the security incident. The Emergency Action Committee will convene at 1230 Riyadh time to discuss post reaction. Qiana Bradford Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 BradfordClastatemov'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kim_Johnson',1,1,'3675 - C05766528.txt','Senate confirms Bernanke for second termMedia report the Senate voted 70-30 in favor of Ben Bernanke\'s second term as Federal Reserve Chair. Andrew Kim Johnson Watch Officer State Department Operations Center S/ES-0 202-647-1512','Senate confirms Bernanke for second termMedia report the Senate voted 70-30 in favor of Ben Bernanke\'s second term as Federal Reserve Chair. Andrew Kim Johnson Watch Officer State Department Operations Center S/ES-0 202-647-1512'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kim_Sung-hwan_(politician)',1,1,'3595 - C05766321.txt','(AP) Number Two US diplomat huddles with South Korean officialsSEOUL, South Korea (AP) Washington\'s number two diplomat huddled with South Korean officials Wednesday to discuss North Korea amid a flurry of diplomacy to get the communist regime to return to disarmament talks. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg is on an Asian tour that has included stops in Vietnam, Malaysia and China. Steinberg met South Korean presidential security adviser Kim Sung-hwan and chief nuclear envoy Wi Sung-lac on Wednesday morning. He later paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Prime Minister Chung Un-chan. Snezhina Sandlin State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512 SandlinSD@state.gov','(AP) Number Two US diplomat huddles with South Korean officialsSEOUL, South Korea (AP) Washington\'s number two diplomat huddled with South Korean officials Wednesday to discuss North Korea amid a flurry of diplomacy to get the communist regime to return to disarmament talks. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg is on an Asian tour that has included stops in Vietnam, Malaysia and China. Steinberg met South Korean presidential security adviser Kim Sung-hwan and chief nuclear envoy Wi Sung-lac on Wednesday morning. He later paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Prime Minister Chung Un-chan. Snezhina Sandlin State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512 SandlinSD@state.gov'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kind_Regards_(album)',1,1,'1358 - C05760792.txt','Fwd: PM letter PM letterAttachments: NI_Financial_Settlement_letter_to_McGuinness_and_Robinson.pdf Pis print--one copy to Jake, one to me. Hillary: Attached is Gordon\'s letter to McGuinness and Robinson on financial settlement. Can you open? Should I forward to Lauren? Sid Mr Blumenthal As requested by my Secretary of State, please find attached a copy of the letter from Prime Minister to First and Deputy First Minister. Kind regards Fiona Fiona McCoy Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland 0207 210 6460 07799115250','Fwd: PM letter PM letterAttachments: NI_Financial_Settlement_letter_to_McGuinness_and_Robinson.pdf Pis print--one copy to Jake, one to me. Hillary: Attached is Gordon\'s letter to McGuinness and Robinson on financial settlement. Can you open? Should I forward to Lauren? Sid Mr Blumenthal As requested by my Secretary of State, please find attached a copy of the letter from Prime Minister to First and Deputy First Minister. Kind regards Fiona Fiona McCoy Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland 0207 210 6460 07799115250'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Kingdom_of_Italy',3,1,'185 - C05739779.txt','Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned US. reliance on local Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still In Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S, reliance on local militia (McClatchy)militia (McClatchy) Cheryl Before the attack, Egypt, Turkey, Sudan, Italy, Tunisia, France and the UN had rep there France and the UN pulled out after 9/11 But the question being posed has a false premise, i.e. that the US depended on foreign militia while the others depended on their own resources The US had tertiary dependence on the militia, as our primary and secondary reliance was on first the OS personnel arid the second on the QRF The others did not have an internal second Regards pat Do we know who still has a dip presence there today? Thank you Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia By Nancy A. Youssef McClatchy Newspapers On the day of the attack, U.S. officials had spotted a police officer taking photos of the compound from a villa under construction across the streets. This was the view the officer would have had of the compound. - Nancy A. Youssef /MCT Even before the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, diplomats from other nations and Libyan security officials had questioned the wisdom of a U.S. decision to rely primarily on members of a local militia to protect its compound here. Diplomats here told McClatchy that while it\'s customary to depend on local forces to protect diplomatic missions, only the United States of the 10 or so foreign missions here allowed the local militia to be the first line of defense. The others said they instead depended on military forces from their own country to provide security. A few months ago, there was a small attack here and the Libyans fled, said a diplomat from a European nation who asked that he not be further identified so that he could speak candidly about his assessment of security here. After that, I decided to only use special forces from his own country. We never considered using the brigades, he said, referring to the 17th of February Brigade, the local militia that was considered the primary security force for the U.S. mission. We assumed the United States had a special relationship with the brigades. Said another diplomat who requested anonymity for the same reasons: I would never depend on the brigades. The diplomat said he believed U.S. officials were unaware of the extremist links of those who were guarding them. The mistake of the Americans was not following the trail of Islamic radicals,\' he said. For some, the cost of supplying security made operating in Benghazi prohibitive. The British, for example, brought in their own troops and also hired Libyans to provide security, according to Khalid al Hadar, who owns the compound that the British used as their offices here. But after a June attack on the British ambassador\'s convoy, the British withdrew from Benghazi. A British official told McClatchy that the realization that security would require a larger ? and more expensive ? British force in Benghazi helped fuel that decision. Hadar said the British still check in periodically on their compound, where a shot-up bulletproof windshield from the June ambush still sits in what was the consulate\'s carport. Who was responsible for determining how the United States protected its consulate here remains unclear two months after Stevens\' death. According to the State Department, the ambassador, in consultation with deputies','Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned US. reliance on local Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still In Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S, reliance on local militia (McClatchy)militia (McClatchy) Cheryl Before the attack, Egypt, Turkey, Sudan, Italy, Tunisia, France and the UN had rep there France and the UN pulled out after 9/11 But the question being posed has a false premise, i.e. that the US depended on foreign militia while the others depended on their own resources The US had tertiary dependence on the militia, as our primary and secondary reliance was on first the OS personnel arid the second on the QRF The others did not have an internal second Regards pat Do we know who still has a dip presence there today? Thank you Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia By Nancy A. Youssef McClatchy Newspapers On the day of the attack, U.S. officials had spotted a police officer taking photos of the compound from a villa under construction across the streets. This was the view the officer would have had of the compound. - Nancy A. Youssef /MCT Even before the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, diplomats from other nations and Libyan security officials had questioned the wisdom of a U.S. decision to rely primarily on members of a local militia to protect its compound here. Diplomats here told McClatchy that while it\'s customary to depend on local forces to protect diplomatic missions, only the United States of the 10 or so foreign missions here allowed the local militia to be the first line of defense. The others said they instead depended on military forces from their own country to provide security. \"A few months ago, there was a small attack here and the Libyans fled,\" said a diplomat from a European nation who asked that he not be further identified so that he could speak candidly about his assessment of security here. \"After that, I decided to only use special forces\" from his own country. \"We never considered using the brigades,\" he said, referring to the 17th of February Brigade, the local militia that was considered the primary security force for the U.S. mission. \"We assumed the United States had a special relationship with the brigades.\" Said another diplomat who requested anonymity for the same reasons: \"I would never depend on the brigades.\" The diplomat said he believed U.S. officials were unaware of the extremist links of those who were guarding them. \"The mistake of the Americans was not following the trail of Islamic radicals,\' he said. For some, the cost of supplying security made operating in Benghazi prohibitive. The British, for example, brought in their own troops and also hired Libyans to provide security, according to Khalid al Hadar, who owns the compound that the British used as their offices here. But after a June attack on the British ambassador\'s convoy, the British withdrew from Benghazi. A British official told McClatchy that the realization that security would require a larger ? and more expensive ? British force in Benghazi helped fuel that decision. Hadar said the British still check in periodically on their compound, where a shot-up bulletproof windshield from the June ambush still sits in what was the consulate\'s carport. Who was responsible for determining how the United States protected its consulate here remains unclear two months after Stevens\' death. According to the State Department, the ambassador, in consultation with deputies'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Kingdom_of_Italy',3,1,'1893 - C05762382.txt','Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Berlusconi in press availability, 6/15/09As I said before, Prime Minister Berlusconi\'s assistance on our efforts to close Guantanamo is very important to us. I have to say, by the way, that Bermuda has done us a great service, as well, on that front, and I\'m grateful to them. THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release 15, 2009 June REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRIME MINISTER BERLUSCONI OF ITALY IN PRESS AVAILABILITY Oval Office 5:48 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening, everybody. Buona sera. I want to welcome Prime Minister Berlusconi here. He has proved to be a great friend of the United States. And he and I got to know each other at the G20 summit. We are now in the process of planning the G8 summit that Italy will be hosting. We emphasized the strong, historic ties between the United States and Italy. Our bilateral relationship has been marked by cooperation across the board. And I am extremely grateful for his friendship. 129','Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Berlusconi in press availability, 6/15/09\"As I said before, Prime Minister Berlusconi\'s assistance on our efforts to close Guantanamo is very important to us. I have to say, by the way, that Bermuda has done us a great service, as well, on that front, and I\'m grateful to them.\" THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release 15, 2009 June REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRIME MINISTER BERLUSCONI OF ITALY IN PRESS AVAILABILITY Oval Office 5:48 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening, everybody. Buona sera. I want to welcome Prime Minister Berlusconi here. He has proved to be a great friend of the United States. And he and I got to know each other at the G20 summit. We are now in the process of planning the G8 summit that Italy will be hosting. We emphasized the strong, historic ties between the United States and Italy. Our bilateral relationship has been marked by cooperation across the board. And I am extremely grateful for his friendship. 129'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Kingdom_of_Italy',3,1,'274 - C05739883.txt','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government; however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya; if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kingdom_of_Judah',1,1,'1922 - C05762459.txt','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide legal peace from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have no confidence in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide \"legal peace\" from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors; have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors; have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have \"no confidence\" in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kinshasa',1,1,'2473 - C05763810.txt','GomaCheryl, In response to your query about the possibility of going to Goma, I reached out to our colleagues in Embassy Kinshasa to see what has been done in the past. The only reasonably safe way to get to Goma is flying on a MONUC aircraft originating from Kinshasa. That would mean a two hour flight each way, leaving a very small window (probably no more than one hour) to work in events. Moreover, advancing Goma would pose a significant challenge for us for security reasons. I also asked the Embassy to look into other ways of traveling to Goma ? perhaps over land via Kigali (Lew and I had discussed this possibility earlier) ? and the Embassy did not like the optics of approaching by land from another country. We\'re still looking at ways to lengthen our time in Monrovia, including possibly staying overnight in another country, such as Cape Verde. Still no luck, but we\'re working on it...km 771','GomaCheryl, In response to your query about the possibility of going to Goma, I reached out to our colleagues in Embassy Kinshasa to see what has been done in the past. The only reasonably safe way to get to Goma is flying on a MONUC aircraft originating from Kinshasa. That would mean a two hour flight each way, leaving a very small window (probably no more than one hour) to work in events. Moreover, advancing Goma would pose a significant challenge for us for security reasons. I also asked the Embassy to look into other ways of traveling to Goma ? perhaps over land via Kigali (Lew and I had discussed this possibility earlier) ? and the Embassy did not like the optics of approaching by land from another country. We\'re still looking at ways to lengthen our time in Monrovia, including possibly staying overnight in another country, such as Cape Verde. Still no luck, but we\'re working on it...km 771'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Kirkuk',2,1,'1048 - C05760278.txt','Good newsDear Chris-- I heard about the election law passing and the agreement about Kirkuk, which sound like positive steps forward. Thanks to you and your team for all you did to support the Iraqis in these decisions. Kudos all around. Take care, Hillary','Good newsDear Chris-- I heard about the election law passing and the agreement about Kirkuk, which sound like positive steps forward. Thanks to you and your team for all you did to support the Iraqis in these decisions. Kudos all around. Take care, Hillary'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Kirkuk',2,1,'3200 - C05765347.txt','Good newsDear Chris-- I heard about the election law passing and the agreement about Kirkuk, which sound like positive steps forward. Thanks to you and your team for all you did to support the Iraqis in these decisions. Kudos all around. Take care, Hillary','Good newsDear Chris-- I heard about the election law passing and the agreement about Kirkuk, which sound like positive steps forward. Thanks to you and your team for all you did to support the Iraqis in these decisions. Kudos all around. Take care, Hillary'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kirsten_Gillibrand',1,1,'1984 - C05762582.txt','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Klaus_Fuchs',3,1,'2913 - C05764678.txt','QuestionFuchsMH@state.gov III get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel Us?','QuestionFuchsMH@state.gov III get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel Us?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Klaus_Fuchs',3,1,'2915 - C05764680.txt','QuestionFuchsMH@state.gov III get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel #s?','QuestionFuchsMH@state.gov III get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel #s?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Klaus_Fuchs',3,1,'2916 - C05764681.txt','QuestionPhone numbers: Office: 202 647 1709 Bb: Cell FuchsMH@state.gov III get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel #s?','QuestionPhone numbers: Office: 202 647 1709 Bb: Cell FuchsMH@state.gov III get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel #s?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'KLB',2,1,'1591 - C05761428.txt','Followup issuesI think it.is important at least to put in ranges of proposed budget #s. Is that possible? Answers under each: Will I receive a full notebook for approps hearings tonight? Yes, and a draft of the testimony. I\'d like a call this afternoon or evening to go over the draft Af-Pak regional strategy. Who should be on call? It is quite good but lacks milestones and budgets for each section. Sounds good. Huma and I will work to set it up. The budget issue is complicated -- we\'ve had several discussions about it. It\'s hard to put down numbers with confidence. Call should be with Jack, Piper, Rich, Paul Jones, and Sean Misko. Re the required report for Kerry-Lugar, I want to be sure that the language in both our report and this one echo the same language. Paul, Sean, and Rich are going back over to make sure of that. Our chief method is to use framing language from the strategy to frame the KLB report as well. I never called Patricia Espinosa--should I? Will check with WHA. Also, have we rec\'d a memo from Shaun Woodard for Robinson and McGuinness calls? Huma should have this memo for you. There will also be a PC on Af-Pak Tuesday and I want to be sure our report is ready. Yes -- this is consistent with our timeline.','Followup issuesI think it.is important at least to put in ranges of proposed budget #s. Is that possible? Answers under each: Will I receive a full notebook for approps hearings tonight? Yes, and a draft of the testimony. I\'d like a call this afternoon or evening to go over the draft Af-Pak regional strategy. Who should be on call? It is quite good but lacks \"milestones\" and budgets for each section. Sounds good. Huma and I will work to set it up. The budget issue is complicated -- we\'ve had several discussions about it. It\'s hard to put down numbers with confidence. Call should be with Jack, Piper, Rich, Paul Jones, and Sean Misko. Re the required report for Kerry-Lugar, I want to be sure that the language in both our report and this one echo the same language. Paul, Sean, and Rich are going back over to make sure of that. Our chief method is to use framing language from the strategy to frame the KLB report as well. I never called Patricia Espinosa--should I? Will check with WHA. Also, have we rec\'d a memo from Shaun Woodard for Robinson and McGuinness calls? Huma should have this memo for you. There will also be a PC on Af-Pak Tuesday and I want to be sure our report is ready. Yes -- this is consistent with our timeline.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'KLB',2,1,'3489 - C05766116.txt','Followup issuesI think it is important at least to put in ranges of proposed budget #s. Is that possible? Answers under each: Will I receive a full notebook for approps hearings tonight? Yes, and a draft of the testimony. I\'d like a call this afternoon or evening to go over the draft Af-Pak regional strategy. Who should be on call? It is quite good but lacks milestones and budgets for each section. Sounds good. Huma and I will work to set it up. The budget issue is complicated -- we\'ve had several discussions about it. It\'s hard to put down numbers with confidence. Call should be with Jack, Piper, Rich, Paul Jones, and Sean Misko. Re the required report for Kerry-Lugar, I want to be sure that the language in both our report and this one echo the same language. Paul, Sean, and Rich are going back over to make sure of that. Our chief method is to use framing language from the strategy to frame the KLB report as well. I never called Patricia Espinosa--should I? Will check with WHA.','Followup issuesI think it is important at least to put in ranges of proposed budget #s. Is that possible? Answers under each: Will I receive a full notebook for approps hearings tonight? Yes, and a draft of the testimony. I\'d like a call this afternoon or evening to go over the draft Af-Pak regional strategy. Who should be on call? It is quite good but lacks \"milestones\" and budgets for each section. Sounds good. Huma and I will work to set it up. The budget issue is complicated -- we\'ve had several discussions about it. It\'s hard to put down numbers with confidence. Call should be with Jack, Piper, Rich, Paul Jones, and Sean Misko. Re the required report for Kerry-Lugar, I want to be sure that the language in both our report and this one echo the same language. Paul, Sean, and Rich are going back over to make sure of that. Our chief method is to use framing language from the strategy to frame the KLB report as well. I never called Patricia Espinosa--should I? Will check with WHA.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Know_Hope',1,1,'1867 - C05762328.txt','QuestionsThanks, Hillary. I\'m attaching the CV of and have also sent it to Jake. I\'d have loved to attend the B6 India lunch, but I\'ve got a long-standing working lunch with the Managing Global Insecurity project at Brookings that Carlos Pascual set up and has been leading. Tom Pickering, Tim Wirth, Chet Crocker, Esther Brimmer, and various other such will be there, and I can\'t pull out (my office had passed this word to yours). I\'m so pleased you\'re going to India. It was your trip to the region, with Chelsea, in 95 that established the momentum for Bill\'s. I\'ll always remember you talk (with slide show) at State after you returned. I\'ll send you tomorrow my book Engaging India now that you\'re re- engaging them. Hard work ahead of on non-pro, as you know. Hope to see you before long. I\'m taking to Italy B6 and Turkey for two weeks next Saturday. Warmest regards, Strobe Strobe--I would love the name of the young man. Just send to me and I will circulate. Will you be coming to our India lunch tomorrow? H also, I\'ve got great young guy (30ish) to suggest for the assistant position if you\'re interested in someone of huge promise and total dedication and immense intelligence again, don\'t know whether to do this one with you directly or with jake or Cheryl Are you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Just arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Cheryl or Jake on that one. & dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- I\'ve seen twice running and walking in front of my house, once \\A/ and sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary','QuestionsThanks, Hillary. I\'m attaching the CV of and have also sent it to Jake. I\'d have loved to attend the B6 India lunch, but I\'ve got a long-standing working lunch with the \"Managing Global Insecurity\" project at Brookings that Carlos Pascual set up and has been leading. Tom Pickering, Tim Wirth, Chet Crocker, Esther Brimmer, and various other such will be there, and I can\'t pull out (my office had passed this word to yours). I\'m so pleased you\'re going to India. It was your trip to the region, with Chelsea, in 95 that established the momentum for Bill\'s. I\'ll always remember you talk (with slide show) at State after you returned. I\'ll send you tomorrow my book \"Engaging India\" now that you\'re re- engaging them. Hard work ahead of on non-pro, as you know. Hope to see you before long. I\'m taking to Italy B6 and Turkey for two weeks next Saturday. Warmest regards, Strobe Strobe--I would love the name of the young man. Just send to me and I will circulate. Will you be coming to our India lunch tomorrow? H also, I\'ve got great young guy (30ish) to suggest for the assistant position if you\'re interested in someone of huge promise and total dedication and immense intelligence again, don\'t know whether to do this one with you directly or with jake or Cheryl Are you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Just arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Cheryl or Jake on that one. & dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- I\'ve seen twice running and walking in front of my house, once \\A/ and sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kolkata',1,1,'2141 - C05762814.txt','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911 this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said we told the scholars not to rush this project. I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, have you collected the material? He said yes. I asked, external sources? He','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering; there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years; Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out; if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself; its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that; then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms; Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911; this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said \"we told the scholars not to rush this project\". I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, \"have you collected the material?\" He said yes. I asked, \"external sources?\" He'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Konrad_Raiser',1,1,'3308 - C05765823.txt','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact; the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Korea',4,1,'1624 - C05761485.txt','Some other thoughtsAMS did not like any of this both for the substance and because she did not write it so we did not share it with you today. Then I decided to share it with you anyway for any value it has for you. Frame: The world we live in today is inextricably interconnected. Together we succeed. Apart we fail. In the Obama Administration, we will use smart power to advance to our shared security, shared prosperity and shared humanity. In advancing our shared security, we seek to: ? Reduce threat of violent extremism ? Reduce the spread of weapons of mass destruction In advancing our shared prosperity, we seek to: ? Use development to create and sustain strong stable economies by: o Focusing on women as essential for driving economic growth o Expanding access to food and the means to grow or buy it and, o Expanding access to quality education in developing countries ? Expand access to stable, affordable and increasingly clean energy sources In advancing our shared humanity, we seek to: ? Expand human rights and the conditions that promote respect for human rights ? Support the development of health systems that support healthier societies and confront the spread of pandemic disease (e.g., AlDs) How we achieve these goals: We will advance these goals through shared responsibility and the application of smart power. America has the responsibility to lead, but can only lead in partnership with others. Smart power means elevating and integrating diplomacy and development. DIPLOMACY: Focus on priority partnerships: ? Revitalized partnerships with historic allies EU, Japan, Korea, Australia ? Calibrated partnerships with China and Russia 31','Some other thoughtsAMS did not like any of this both for the substance and because she did not write it so we did not share it with you today. Then I decided to share it with you anyway for any value it has for you. Frame: The world we live in today is inextricably interconnected. Together we succeed. Apart we fail. In the Obama Administration, we will use smart power to advance to our shared security, shared prosperity and shared humanity. In advancing our shared security, we seek to: ? Reduce threat of violent extremism ? Reduce the spread of weapons of mass destruction In advancing our shared prosperity, we seek to: ? Use development to create and sustain strong stable economies by: o Focusing on women as essential for driving economic growth; o Expanding access to food and the means to grow or buy it; and, o Expanding access to quality education in developing countries; ? Expand access to stable, affordable and increasingly clean energy sources In advancing our shared humanity, we seek to: ? Expand human rights and the conditions that promote respect for human rights ? Support the development of health systems that support healthier societies and confront the spread of pandemic disease (e.g., AlDs) How we achieve these goals: We will advance these goals through shared responsibility and the application of smart power. America has the responsibility to lead, but can only lead in partnership with others. Smart power means elevating and integrating diplomacy and development. DIPLOMACY: Focus on priority partnerships: ? Revitalized partnerships with historic allies EU, Japan, Korea, Australia; ? Calibrated partnerships with China and Russia; 31'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Korea',4,1,'1815 - C05761932.txt','1 page trip report from china, korea, and rome 1 page trip reportThere are lots of longer cables out of this trip, but these are my dominant impressions. B6 Trip Report: Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Rome Anne-Marie Slaughter Shanghai: I was driven around the expo site and saw how far advanced the Chinese pavilion is, also the Canadian and Brazilian pavilions that are facing and adjacent to us, and many spectacular European pavilions. In addition to the overwhelming size and grandeur of the expo site as a whole ? it will be like the New York World\'s Fair on steroids ? what struck me is that we must also hold up our end with the many visitors who will be coming from the Americas. The video of the history of world expositions that plays in the Shanghai exposition building and will help open the expo itself is a visual of rising American power ? repeated expos in the 19th and 20th centuries in New York, Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco and other American cities. Expos are the soft power Olympics and hence a key part of smart power we should be willing to ask Congress for money and consider it extremely well spent in terms of building American power in the world ? and cheap at the price. I also had several meals and meetings with members of what I am coming to think of as the American diaspora ? talented and entrepreneurial Chinese-Americans and Chinese raised/educated in America who have come back to China to live on the economic frontier ? and who are spreading American values with them. They gave a very optimistic picture of the Chinese economy. Beijing: I had dinner with new media figures In my official meetings on the S&ED we made real progress, getting the Chinese to agree to a closed meeting just with the four principals and getting them to agree to consider a model of a joint statement that we will now provide I made very clear that a joint statement was critical to getting results. Later in the day we had a breakthrough with the Deputy Minister of Commerce, who agreed to working level meetings and concrete bottom-up joint projects on development assistance. His staff agreed to meet w/ the AID person at our embassy for the first time ? as the embassy said, clearly the Chinese have decided to move forward w/ us on multiple fronts. in','1 page trip report from china, korea, and rome 1 page trip reportThere are lots of longer cables out of this trip, but these are my dominant impressions. B6 Trip Report: Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Rome Anne-Marie Slaughter Shanghai: I was driven around the expo site and saw how far advanced the Chinese pavilion is, also the Canadian and Brazilian pavilions that are facing and adjacent to us, and many spectacular European pavilions. In addition to the overwhelming size and grandeur of the expo site as a whole ? it will be like the New York World\'s Fair on steroids ? what struck me is that we must also hold up our end with the many visitors who will be coming from the Americas. The video of the history of world expositions that plays in the Shanghai exposition building and will help open the expo itself is a visual of rising American power ? repeated expos in the 19th and 20th centuries in New York, Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco and other American cities. Expos are the soft power Olympics and hence a key part of smart power; we should be willing to ask Congress for money and consider it extremely well spent in terms of building American power in the world ? and cheap at the price. I also had several meals and meetings with members of what I am coming to think of as \"the American diaspora\" ? talented and entrepreneurial Chinese-Americans and Chinese raised/educated in America who have come back to China to live on the economic frontier ? and who are spreading American values with them. They gave a very optimistic picture of the Chinese economy. Beijing: I had dinner with \"new media figures\" In my official meetings on the S&ED we made real progress, getting the Chinese to agree to a closed meeting just with the four principals and getting them to agree to consider a model of a joint statement that we will now provide; I made very clear that a joint statement was critical to getting results. Later in the day we had a breakthrough with the Deputy Minister of Commerce, who agreed to working level meetings and concrete \"bottom-up\" joint projects on development assistance. His staff agreed to meet w/ the AID person at our embassy for the first time ? as the embassy said, clearly the Chinese have decided to move forward w/ us on multiple fronts. in'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Korea',4,1,'3425 - C05766022.txt','(no subject)Cover story in the Economist this week. Very big issue when I was in Japan and Korea. Korean parliamentarians want to get women and economic growth on the G20 agenda when they have the lead next year and we are advocating for Japan to advance the issue at APEC which they are leading this year. On another note, so sad about Smith Bagley. He was a good person and was one of your biggest fans. Women and work We did it! Dec 30th 2009 From The Economist print edition The rich world\'s quiet revolution: women are gradually taking over the workplace Getty Images AT A time when the world is short of causes for celebration, here is a candidate: within the next few months women will cross the 50% threshold and become the majority of the American workforce. Women already make up the majority of university graduates in the OECD countries and the majority of professional workers in several rich countries, including the United States. Women run many of the world\'s great companies, from PepsiCo in America to Areva in France. Women\'s economic empowerment is arguably the biggest social change of our times. Just a generation ago, women were largely confined to repetitive, menial jobs. They were routinely subjected to casual sexism and were expected to abandon their careers when they married and had children. Today they are running some of the organisations that once treated them as second-class','(no subject)Cover story in the Economist this week. Very big issue when I was in Japan and Korea. Korean parliamentarians want to get women and economic growth on the G20 agenda when they have the lead next year and we are advocating for Japan to advance the issue at APEC which they are leading this year. On another note, so sad about Smith Bagley. He was a good person and was one of your biggest fans. Women and work We did it! Dec 30th 2009 From The Economist print edition The rich world\'s quiet revolution: women are gradually taking over the workplace Getty Images AT A time when the world is short of causes for celebration, here is a candidate: within the next few months women will cross the 50% threshold and become the majority of the American workforce. Women already make up the majority of university graduates in the OECD countries and the majority of professional workers in several rich countries, including the United States. Women run many of the world\'s great companies, from PepsiCo in America to Areva in France. Women\'s economic empowerment is arguably the biggest social change of our times. Just a generation ago, women were largely confined to repetitive, menial jobs. They were routinely subjected to casual sexism and were expected to abandon their careers when they married and had children. Today they are running some of the organisations that once treated them as second-class'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Korea',4,1,'3664 - C05766505.txt','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableOur Posts at work. - VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au- Prince): Better with them, impossible without. - -CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition. . . In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group. -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableOur Posts at work. - VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au- Prince): \"Better with them, impossible without.\" - -CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition. . . In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group.\" -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): \"In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.\"'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Korean_Central_News_Agency',1,1,'1645 - C05761518.txt','second conversation with Mr. Gore re detained Amcits in North Korea OSC: KCNA report on detainees .Fyi Colleagues, FYI: readout of EAP DAS Arvizu\'s conversation with former VP Gore. - - I spoke with Mr. Gore a second time today I called him this afternoon after we had seen some brief wire stories appear, referencing the KCNA report below. Explaining that this was my personal view, I said I was encouraged that the term espionage did not appear in the KCNA report. I also mentioned that we were not aware of recent cases where previously detained Amcits in the DPRK were indicted and brought to trial. I said I wouldn\'t read too much into terms such as illegal entry and suspected hostile acts I was still convinced that the track we\'ve been pursuing, i.e. gaining consular access through the Swedish Amb. in Pyongyang, and contact via other diplomatic channels, offered hope for a resolution. Mr. Gore said he very much appreciated the call. He asked that we convey as much of this information as we could to the family members. I told him we would do so through CA. Here\'s the KCNA just in from OSC: Pyongyang, March 31 (KCNA) -- The illegal entry of U.S. reporters into the DPRK and their suspected hostile acts have been confirmed by evidence and their statements, according to the results of intermediary investigation conducted by a competent organ of the DPRK. The organ is carrying on its investigation and, at the same time, making a preparation for indicting them at a trial on the basis of the already confirmed suspicions. While the investigation is under way consular contact is allowed and the','second conversation with Mr. Gore re detained Amcits in North Korea OSC: KCNA report on detainees .Fyi Colleagues, FYI: readout of EAP DAS Arvizu\'s conversation with former VP Gore. - - I spoke with Mr. Gore a second time today; I called him this afternoon after we had seen some brief wire stories appear, referencing the KCNA report below. Explaining that this was my personal view, I said I was encouraged that the term \"espionage\" did not appear in the KCNA report. I also mentioned that we were not aware of recent cases where previously detained Amcits in the DPRK were \"indicted\" and \"brought to trial.\" I said I wouldn\'t read too much into terms such as \"illegal entry\" and \"suspected hostile acts\"; I was still convinced that the track we\'ve been pursuing, i.e. gaining consular access through the Swedish Amb. in Pyongyang, and contact via other diplomatic channels, offered hope for a resolution. Mr. Gore said he very much appreciated the call. He asked that we convey as much of this information as we could to the family members. I told him we would do so through CA. Here\'s the KCNA just in from OSC: Pyongyang, March 31 (KCNA) -- The illegal entry of U.S. reporters into the DPRK and their suspected hostile acts have been confirmed by evidence and their statements, according to the results of intermediary investigation conducted by a competent organ of the DPRK. The organ is carrying on its investigation and, at the same time, making a preparation for indicting them at a trial on the basis of the already confirmed suspicions. While the investigation is under way consular contact is allowed and the'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Korean_language',1,1,'2741 - C05764374.txt','South Korea\'s Lee meets North Korean delegation (AP)SEOUL, South Korea (AP) An official says South Korea\'s president is meeting a visiting high-level delegation from North Korea amid signs of warming ties on the divided peninsula. A presidential Blue House official says talks between President Lee Myung-bak and the delegation from Pyongyang are being held at the president\'s office Sunday morning. The North Korean delegation flew to Seoul on Friday to pay respects to former President Kim Dae-jung who died last week. Their visit provided a rare opportunity for dialogue between the two Koreas, whose relations have been largely frozen since Lee took office last year with a tougher line on the North. Speaking on condition of anonymity citing government policy the official says she could not provide further details.','South Korea\'s Lee meets North Korean delegation (AP)SEOUL, South Korea (AP) An official says South Korea\'s president is meeting a visiting high-level delegation from North Korea amid signs of warming ties on the divided peninsula. A presidential Blue House official says talks between President Lee Myung-bak and the delegation from Pyongyang are being held at the president\'s office Sunday morning. The North Korean delegation flew to Seoul on Friday to pay respects to former President Kim Dae-jung who died last week. Their visit provided a rare opportunity for dialogue between the two Koreas, whose relations have been largely frozen since Lee took office last year with a tougher line on the North. Speaking on condition of anonymity citing government policy the official says she could not provide further details.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Korean_Peoples_Navy',1,1,'3210 - C05765608.txt','Navies of DPRK and ROK exchange fireSEOUL (AP) - Navy ships of the two Koreas exchanged fire November 10 along their disputed western sea border, South Korean military officers said. A South Korean warship shot at a North Korean navy ship that crossed the disputed western sea border on the morning of November 10 and the North\'s ship shot back, said an officer at the Seoul\'s Joint Chiefs of Staff. Another officer said there were no South Korean casualties, though it was unclear whether there were any on the North Korean side. He said that the North Korean ship was seriously damaged and that it turned back toward northern waters after the brief skirmish. Both officers spoke on condition of anonymity, citing department policy.','Navies of DPRK and ROK exchange fireSEOUL (AP) - Navy ships of the two Koreas exchanged fire November 10 along their disputed western sea border, South Korean military officers said. A South Korean warship shot at a North Korean navy ship that crossed the disputed western sea border on the morning of November 10 and the North\'s ship shot back, said an officer at the Seoul\'s Joint Chiefs of Staff. Another officer said there were no South Korean casualties, though it was unclear whether there were any on the North Korean side. He said that the North Korean ship was seriously damaged and that it turned back toward northern waters after the brief skirmish. Both officers spoke on condition of anonymity, citing department policy.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Korean_War',1,1,'2786 - C05764476.txt','(Yonhap) Two Koreas to hold family reunion talks this weekSEOUL (Yonhap) -- South and North Korea will hold talks this week on reunions for families separated by the Korean War, Seoul officials said, the first such dialogue in nearly two years. North Korea accepted South Korea\'s proposal to hold the three-day talks starting Wednesday at the North\'s Mount Kumgang resort, Unification Ministry spokesman Chun Hae-sung said. Nisha Desai State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512 101','(Yonhap) Two Koreas to hold family reunion talks this weekSEOUL (Yonhap) -- South and North Korea will hold talks this week on reunions for families separated by the Korean War, Seoul officials said, the first such dialogue in nearly two years. North Korea accepted South Korea\'s proposal to hold the three-day talks starting Wednesday at the North\'s Mount Kumgang resort, Unification Ministry spokesman Chun Hae-sung said. Nisha Desai State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512 101'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kosovo',1,1,'2052 - C05762695.txt','nominees updateThe SFRC reported out all of the following nominees yesterday. We will try to push as many of these through the Senate today, if at all possible. NOMINATIONS: 1. Christopher William Dell to be Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo, 2. Nancy J. Powell to be Director General of the Foreign Service 3. Capricia Penavic Marshall to be Chief of Protocol, and to have the rank of Ambassador during her tenure of service 4. Maria Otero to be Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs 5. Philip L. Verveer for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Communications and Information Policy in the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs and U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy 6. The Honorable Laurie Susan Fulton to be Ambassador to Denmark 1nq','nominees updateThe SFRC reported out all of the following nominees yesterday. We will try to push as many of these through the Senate today, if at all possible. NOMINATIONS: 1. Christopher William Dell to be Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo, 2. Nancy J. Powell to be Director General of the Foreign Service 3. Capricia Penavic Marshall to be Chief of Protocol, and to have the rank of Ambassador during her tenure of service 4. Maria Otero to be Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs 5. Philip L. Verveer for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Communications and Information Policy in the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs and U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy 6. The Honorable Laurie Susan Fulton to be Ambassador to Denmark 1nq'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kotlas_Airport',1,1,'2859 - C05764604.txt','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogFYI ----Griginal Message-- Slaughter, Anne-Marie If u go to the actual website it has a great pie. Who says eAi good c.,, ,Acv changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm important shifts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphet.e. rhey j,.st creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. Tuk,cay, arzo:.Julz. \'State Hilary Clinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Gen., ral Asseinhly meeting next \'vcr.. S.ie focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a :- .1m,stio-i, she gave an anSwer that one top State Department official characterized as historic because it Oir tilt tr:it coll.uption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue. coniak?.,.rt i-esonates on several leVeli. On the one, perhaps ciosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the e, ep31 -t: icientffie,z, abuse of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go \'1.com aeirig centcai oi. allied e -ncorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Corrupzort ,s the file\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security thear:r the COACeril is iilegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons ofmass d,,st-ilrVon, terrorism or insurgencits, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, drug:,or num& -sat\'nciz:np? H.-1011 cion\'t it:lei-lay and battle corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as n \'de thus guar.nteeing ft never once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address it -- ran woise? to simply LEggFsv it is endemic the world over and simply a way business gets done among eift.s-sksz:iPci:.41,in F:nleq\'ing oir.:(1d. IS simply reckless. :,e . ? is V, eie.ment of top national security threats ... requires far more than ei\'n. ,?ts capabilities of NZ:10s like Transparency International. It is a job that on the iteligence \',..\'esources to identify and track targets and on the other demands the i?wC.IvtIre?q i t.e, :asiSe many of those who an:, the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top terry-1st or crimli.:3i syndicates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last elnablers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of r ? \' ?  ? Ind COMOrcy, remarks are important. But if she and the auinnscra,:ion .,,an sy.sternati,aini go after the Co( Nption that is linked to many if not most of our greatest','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogFYI ----Griginal Message-- Slaughter, Anne-Marie If u go to the actual website it has a great pie. Who says eAi good c.,, ,Acv changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm important shifts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphet.e. rhey j,.st creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. Tuk,;cay, arzo:.Julz. \'State Hilary Clinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Gen., ral Asseinhly meeting next \'vcr;.. S;.ie focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a :- .1m,stio;-i, she gave an anSwer that one top State Department official characterized as \"historic\" because it \"Oir tilt t;r:it coll.uption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue.\" coniak?.,.rt i-esonates on several leVeli. On the one, perhaps ciosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the e, ;ep31 -t: icientffie,z, abuse of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go \'1.com aeirig centcai oi. allied e -ncorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Corrupzort ,s the file\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security thear:r the COACeril is iilegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons ofmass d,,st-ilrVon, terrorism or insurgencits, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, drug:,or num& -sat\'nciz:np? H.-1011 cion\'t it:lei-lay and battle corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as n \'de; thus guar.;nteeing ft never once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address it -- ran woise? to simply ;;LEggFsv it is endemic the world over and simply a way business gets done among eift.s-s;ksz:iPci:.41,;in F:nleq\'ing oir.:(1d. IS simply reckless. :\",e; . ? is V, eie.ment of top national security threats ... requires far more than ei\'n. ,;?ts capabilities of NZ:10s like Transparency International. It is a job that on the i;;;teligence \',..\'esources to identify and track targets and on the other demands the i?wC.Ivt;Ire?q i; t.e, :asiSe many of those who an:, the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top terry-1st or crimli.:3i syndicates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last elnablers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of r ? \' ? ; ? Ind COMOrcy, remarks are important. But if she and the auin;nscra,:ion ;.,,an sy.sternati,;aini go after the Co( Nption that is linked to many if not most of our greatest'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kremlin',1,1,'1080 - C05760321.txt','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall, he was expected to say that Reagan\'s constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, \"The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall,\" he was expected to say that Reagan\'s \"constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom\" undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Krishna',1,1,'2103 - C05762766.txt','Mini Schedule 5/29/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am PHONE CALL w/INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER KRISHNA 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:45 am PHONE CALL w/INDIAN CONGRESS PARTY PRESIDENT 9:55 am GANDHI Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:45 am ARRIVE White House 11:00 am POTUS ANNOUNCEMENT ON CYBER SECURITY 11:30 am East Room 11:30 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 63','Mini Schedule 5/29/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am PHONE CALL w/INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER KRISHNA 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:45 am PHONE CALL w/INDIAN CONGRESS PARTY PRESIDENT 9:55 am GANDHI Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:45 am ARRIVE White House 11:00 am POTUS ANNOUNCEMENT ON CYBER SECURITY 11:30 am East Room 11:30 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 63'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Kristie_Kenney',2,1,'2222 - C05762939.txt','BravoSee traffic from bottom up Adding Caroline Adler and others -- another brilliant win. Major impact in Manila and throughout the Philippines from the Secretary\'s recorded National Day greeting. Below is from the legendary Kristie Kenney, our Ambo. Folks: the secretary\'s video was a huge success. Thanks so much to our EAP team for getting it done and to the Manila PAS team for getting it out on a holiday. It was a terrific message. Am just leaving the Palace independence day fete (looking stiff in my filipiana) where the President grabbed me to say please thank Secretary Clinton for that wonderful message. No one has ever done that before and it really showed that the United States cares about us. Secretary Romulo stopped me and said I heard secretary Clinton\'s message over the radio this morning and it was beautiful.. Everyone from the gate guards to shopping mall vendors stopping me to say they saw/heard Secretary\'s message. People are literally thrilled and stunned that our Secretary of State would reach out in such a personal fashion. Bravo to all of you who made that happen. 75','BravoSee traffic from bottom up Adding Caroline Adler and others -- another brilliant win. Major impact in Manila and throughout the Philippines from the Secretary\'s recorded National Day greeting. Below is from the legendary Kristie Kenney, our Ambo. Folks: the secretary\'s video was a huge success. Thanks so much to our EAP team for getting it done and to the Manila PAS team for getting it out on a holiday. It was a terrific message. Am just leaving the Palace independence day fete (looking stiff in my filipiana) where the President grabbed me to say \"please thank Secretary Clinton for that wonderful message. No one has ever done that before and it really showed that the United States cares about us\". Secretary Romulo stopped me and said \"I heard secretary Clinton\'s message over the radio this morning and it was beautiful.\". Everyone from the gate guards to shopping mall vendors stopping me to say they saw/heard Secretary\'s message. People are literally thrilled and stunned that our Secretary of State would reach out in such a personal fashion. Bravo to all of you who made that happen. 75'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Kristie_Kenney',2,1,'2265 - C05763045.txt','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationDo you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2)Sen Richard Lugar 3)Sen Daniel Inouye 4)Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984 5)Amb Nicholas Platt: former foreign service officer, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1987-1991 6)Amb Frank Wisner: served as Vice Chairman for AIG until retiring in Feb 09, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1991-1992 7)Richard Armitage: former Deputy Secretary of State involved in the Valerie Plame scandal after acknowledging that he was the one responsible for leaking Plame\'s name to the press 8)Rep Steve Austria (R-OH): first Filipino-American congressman 9)A/S Kurt Campbell 10)Amb Kristie Kenney: current Ambassador to the Philippines Let me know your thoughts or if you need any additional information.','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationDo you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2)Sen Richard Lugar 3)Sen Daniel Inouye 4)Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984 5)Amb Nicholas Platt: former foreign service officer, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1987-1991 6)Amb Frank Wisner: served as Vice Chairman for AIG until retiring in Feb 09, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1991-1992 7)Richard Armitage: former Deputy Secretary of State; involved in the Valerie Plame scandal after acknowledging that he was the one responsible for leaking Plame\'s name to the press 8)Rep Steve Austria (R-OH): first Filipino-American congressman 9)A/S Kurt Campbell 10)Amb Kristie Kenney: current Ambassador to the Philippines Let me know your thoughts or if you need any additional information.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kris_M._Balderston',1,1,'1449 - C05761178.txt','Support for Italian Restoration of Cultural MonumentsFYI Balderston, Kris M B6 Balderston, Kris M Balderston, Kris M Berlusconi had asked that each donor country adopt a damaged cultural heritage monument, but EUR seems to think that the Italians would welcome the U.S. initiative which might include help in repairing physical damage to the University itself but would concentrate primarily on development of human capital. One of Ambassador Bagley\'s suggestions was that we work with the Italian Ambassador here, who is well connected to the Prime Minister, to ensure a positive Italian response. Is this what the Italians want though? Cheryl, Ambassador Bagley and Kris joined representatives from EUR and ECA today to review where things stand with respect to launching a public/private partnership in response to PM Berlusconi\'s appeal to the President. EUR and ECA will be sending up today a follow-up action memo to the Secretary asking that she approve in principle a partnership in conjunction with the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) that would focus largely on raising money for academic exchanges for students from L\'Aquila University, the school of higher education most affected by the earthquake. This is not exactly the monument rebuilding that PM Berlusconi initially proposed, but it is something very much in keeping with our mission and of interest to NIAF. Ambassador Bagley and Kris had a number of suggestions that will help EUR and ECA as we move forward especially in selecting the right people to help with fund raising and making sure the Italian Government welcomes this initiative. Dan','Support for Italian Restoration of Cultural MonumentsFYI Balderston, Kris M B6 Balderston, Kris M Balderston, Kris M Berlusconi had asked that each donor country \"adopt\" a damaged cultural heritage monument, but EUR seems to think that the Italians would welcome the U.S. initiative which might include help in repairing physical damage to the University itself but would concentrate primarily on development of human capital. One of Ambassador Bagley\'s suggestions was that we work with the Italian Ambassador here, who is well connected to the Prime Minister, to ensure a positive Italian response. Is this what the Italians want though? Cheryl, Ambassador Bagley and Kris joined representatives from EUR and ECA today to review where things stand with respect to launching a public/private partnership in response to PM Berlusconi\'s appeal to the President. EUR and ECA will be sending up today a follow-up action memo to the Secretary asking that she approve in principle a partnership in conjunction with the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) that would focus largely on raising money for academic exchanges for students from L\'Aquila University, the school of higher education most affected by the earthquake. This is not exactly the monument rebuilding that PM Berlusconi initially proposed, but it is something very much in keeping with our mission and of interest to NIAF. Ambassador Bagley and Kris had a number of suggestions that will help EUR and ECA as we move forward especially in selecting the right people to help with fund raising and making sure the Italian Government welcomes this initiative. Dan'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Krzywda_coat_of_arms',1,1,'2017 - C05762640.txt','Time Window for S Meeting with Zelaya Tomorrow? Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #12 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 5 Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #11 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 4Fyi They are now saying that Zelaya doesn\'t want to travel tomorrow because wants to participate (remotely) in the burial ceremony on Monday for those who died in violence at the airport today. He said he will return to Washington on Tuesday in time to meet in the late afternoon. They are asking if it would be possible to have the meeting sometime on Tuesday late afternoon instead. Courtney She previously had indicated noon or later for a meeting Huma and Lona, Sorry for the late email, but Central America Office Director Christopher Webster just called me to inquire about a possible meeting between Zelaya and the Secretary tomorrow. He said they are trying to convince Zelaya to return from San Salvador to the U.S. and that A/S Shannon indicated the Secretary had said that she would be willing to meet with him tomorrow. They were wondering if they could give Zelaya a window of time for a meeting (see email below from DCM in Sal Salvador). Please advise. Thanks, Courtney The plan is for Hugo Martinez to pull Zelaya aside for me to be able to urge that he get to washdc for mtg with S tomorrow. Please tell me if there is a time window for that mtg. Tom Shannon sais earlier that it was in the afternoon. If you can find out whether Zelaya will be returning to Washington, that would be very helpful. Chris Thanks  Jacobs, Janice L Carter, Sharon Zelaya just landed in El SAlvador. Robert I Laidlaw, Philip G Llorens, Hugo Benning, Douglass R Cc: Managua POL SES-0 East, Kyle D (Managua) Managua, RSO - Officers Boyle, Kathleen L (Managua) Los Banos- Jardina, Michelle G (Managua) Pierre, Martial (Managua) Martz, Sara E (Managua) Harris, Lara K (Managua) Krzywda, David A (Managua) \'jesse.s.curtis \'donkachris Jacobs, Janice 1 Carter, Sharon (USAID/N/DMD) Blau, Robert I Jesse: Did the Nicaraguans indicate where Zelaya is headed? To San Salvador or back to Washington? I have copied Embassy San Salvador\'s Charge Bob Blau and Political Counselor Phil Laidlaw. I have also copied Ambassador Llorens and Tegucigalpa\'s Acting DCM Douglass Benning (Simon Henshaw is on leave). Thanks, Chris Looping other members of SITREP spam -- Managua understands that plane with ousted HOND President Zelaya left WDC at approx 1500 WDC time. Also understand that plane is expected in Managua at approx 1924 local. Understand that a separate plane with Argentine Pres Kirchner and Ecuadorian Pres. Correa also left WDC this afternoon en route to El Salvador. NEW INFORMATION About 45 minutes ago, Telesur had images of apparent pro-Zelaya supporters at the airport fence and trying to pull it down. Security forces inside the airport compound re-deployed to prevent a breach. It seems they did use white smoke or gas to deter protestor action. Telesur also reported that shots were fired into the assembled crowd and that one or two people were shot and killed (no names or confirmation). Images of ambulances in crowd were visible. It seems now that the fence has been breached and a handful of pro-Zelaya supporters move in and out of airport area to pick up rocks and retreat (there is open, clear area inside fence, possible construction). Security forces have taken up positions on tarmac, presumably to prevent further incursion. With respect to Micheleti assertion that NIC troops have mobilized near the border, our NIC contacts, both in GON and private citizens indicate that there has been NO/NO unusual NIC mil activity at border -- Las Manos or El Espino. However, as of 1900 Saturday, border contacts at El Espino report that HOND military reinforced its presence by about 70 personnel, who remain at El Espino. We were told this happened at Las Manos as well, but have not yet been able to confirm with our sources at that border location. Will continue to monitor and observe. 80','Time Window for S Meeting with Zelaya Tomorrow? Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #12 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 5 Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #11 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 4Fyi They are now saying that Zelaya doesn\'t want to travel tomorrow because wants to participate (remotely) in the burial ceremony on Monday for those who died in violence at the airport today. He said he will return to Washington on Tuesday in time to meet in the late afternoon. They are asking if it would be possible to have the meeting sometime on Tuesday late afternoon instead. Courtney She previously had indicated noon or later for a meeting Huma and Lona, Sorry for the late email, but Central America Office Director Christopher Webster just called me to inquire about a possible meeting between Zelaya and the Secretary tomorrow. He said they are trying to convince Zelaya to return from San Salvador to the U.S. and that A/S Shannon indicated the Secretary had said that she would be willing to meet with him tomorrow. They were wondering if they could give Zelaya a window of time for a meeting (see email below from DCM in Sal Salvador). Please advise. Thanks, Courtney The plan is for Hugo Martinez to pull Zelaya aside for me to be able to urge that he get to washdc for mtg with S tomorrow. Please tell me if there is a time window for that mtg. Tom Shannon sais earlier that it was in the afternoon. If you can find out whether Zelaya will be returning to Washington, that would be very helpful. Chris Thanks ; Jacobs, Janice L; Carter, Sharon Zelaya just landed in El SAlvador. Robert I; Laidlaw, Philip G; Llorens, Hugo; Benning, Douglass R Cc: Managua POL; SES-0; East, Kyle D (Managua); Managua, RSO - Officers; Boyle, Kathleen L (Managua); Los Banos- Jardina, Michelle G (Managua); Pierre, Martial (Managua); Martz, Sara E (Managua); Harris, Lara K (Managua); Krzywda, David A (Managua); \'jesse.s.curtis \'donkachris Jacobs, Janice 1; Carter, Sharon (USAID/N/DMD); Blau, Robert I Jesse: Did the Nicaraguans indicate where Zelaya is headed? To San Salvador or back to Washington? I have copied Embassy San Salvador\'s Charge Bob Blau and Political Counselor Phil Laidlaw. I have also copied Ambassador Llorens and Tegucigalpa\'s Acting DCM Douglass Benning (Simon Henshaw is on leave). Thanks, Chris Looping other members of SITREP spam -- Managua understands that plane with ousted HOND President Zelaya left WDC at approx 1500 WDC time. Also understand that plane is expected in Managua at approx 1924 local. Understand that a separate plane with Argentine Pres Kirchner and Ecuadorian Pres. Correa also left WDC this afternoon en route to El Salvador. NEW INFORMATION About 45 minutes ago, Telesur had images of apparent pro-Zelaya supporters at the airport fence and trying to pull it down. Security forces inside the airport compound re-deployed to prevent a breach. It seems they did use white smoke or gas to deter protestor action. Telesur also reported that shots were fired into the assembled crowd and that one or two people were shot and killed (no names or confirmation). Images of ambulances in crowd were visible. It seems now that the fence has been breached and a handful of pro-Zelaya supporters move in and out of airport area to pick up rocks and retreat (there is open, clear area inside fence, possible construction). Security forces have taken up positions on tarmac, presumably to prevent further incursion. With respect to Micheleti assertion that NIC troops have mobilized near the border, our NIC contacts, both in GON and private citizens indicate that there has been NO/NO unusual NIC mil activity at border -- Las Manos or El Espino. However, as of 1900 Saturday, border contacts at El Espino report that HOND military reinforced its presence by about 70 personnel, who remain at El Espino. We were told this happened at Las Manos as well, but have not yet been able to confirm with our sources at that border location. Will continue to monitor and observe. 80'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'KTOP_(AM)',1,1,'1551 - C05761352.txt','Only Palau & Israel vote w/US in UNAs I have said repeatedly, I do not want to see Palau shortchanged. I do not know whether this assessment is accurate, so can I pls get an update and recommendation about to take care of this? Wed., Palau was one of only two UN General Assembly members to vote with the US against a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo of Cuba (Israel was the other). Even the two other states in free association with the US. did not support the US position. Important officials in Palau wanted to abstain because of the drastic cut in U.S. assistance that Alcy Frelick has insisted on but Pres. Toribiong decided to stick with the US. The proposal to cut the small amount of assistance that Palau is receiving is ironic in light of the substantial increase in assistance pledged to the two other freely associated states just a few years ago. It is also misinformed and misguided. Jeff Palau defies world opinion in Cuba vote <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdesktop &ct=ga&cd=i8z1qUu1xHM&usg=AFQjCNG4DPscjT80Ygf4nMu_qIYFIJrn4A> Radio Australia News Palau has joined the United States and Israel in voting against a United Nations resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba.... See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdes ktop&h1=en> http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm?desktop','Only Palau & Israel vote w/US in UNAs I have said repeatedly, I do not want to see Palau shortchanged. I do not know whether this assessment is accurate, so can I pls get an update and recommendation about to take care of this? Wed., Palau was one of only two UN General Assembly members to vote with the US against a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo of Cuba (Israel was the other). Even the two other states in free association with the US. did not support the US position. Important officials in Palau wanted to abstain because of the drastic cut in U.S. assistance that Alcy Frelick has insisted on but Pres. Toribiong decided to stick with the US. The proposal to cut the small amount of assistance that Palau is receiving is ironic in light of the substantial increase in assistance pledged to the two other freely associated states just a few years ago. It is also misinformed and misguided. Jeff Palau defies world opinion in Cuba vote <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdesktop &ct=ga&cd=i8z1qUu1xHM&usg=AFQjCNG4DPscjT80Ygf4nMu_qIYFIJrn4A> Radio Australia News Palau has joined the United States and Israel in voting against a United Nations resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba.... See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdes ktop&h1=en> http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm?desktop'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Kufra',3,1,'262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Kufra',3,1,'263 - C05739869.txt','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Kufra',3,1,'274 - C05739883.txt','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government; however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya; if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Kufra_District',2,1,'262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Kufra_District',2,1,'263 - C05739869.txt','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kunduz',1,1,'1699 - C05761691.txt','Dyncorps Post Story -- Second Shoe To Drop FINAL version - Note to Lew - DyncorpAttachments: Dyncorps Sec Note.doc Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx FYI Folks, You may recall an April 17 Post story on problems with Dyncorps in Afghanistan which focused on a suspected drug overdose death, breakdown in internal controls within the company, and actions the USG and the firm were taking. The other issue that surfaced at the time was a colossal error in judgment by one of the contractors\' employees in hiring an adolescent boy dancer for some sort of event that, at least to most folks, looked very inappropriate. The Post is now looking at the dancing boy, which was not included in the April 17, article, and we expect will soon publish a story on it. The Post inquiry at this point focuses only on confirming whether or not there\'s an OIG investigation. We are, of course, referring the Post to the OIG on such a question. However, the premise for the question raises the issue again in some eye-popping rhetoric which could feature in the follow-up story, so I wanted to make sure everyone had a heads-up. We have already relieved the folks involved with both incidents and I am meeting with the firm\'s CEO today to hear his report on his trip to Afghanistan and Iraq to address these, as well as other, issues on which we have demanded corrective actions. I\'m attaching the original note to Deputy Secretary Lew at the time of the original inquiry which lays out both issues, a copy of the memo the INL section at Embassy Kabul provided to Post Management on the most recent Post inquiry, as well as the Post inquiry itself for context. David. Incoming from Post: According to my reporting, the week of April 13th, the DynCorp regional commander from Konduz, Flint Chambers, allowed his men to hire a 15-year-old boy dancer to do tribal dances at a DynCorp party on the training site. Some 15 or so DynCorp employees in attendance pulled out a single chair and had the boy do mock lap dances. This was captured on video. The video shows DynCorp employees putting dollar bills in the boy\'s waistband, just as they would a stripper\'s garter. The revelry lasted about 45 minutes. 74 Dyncorps Sec Note.doc>> Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx>> 25','Dyncorps Post Story -- Second Shoe To Drop FINAL version - Note to Lew - DyncorpAttachments: Dyncorps Sec Note.doc; Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx FYI Folks, You may recall an April 17 Post story on problems with Dyncorps in Afghanistan which focused on a suspected drug overdose death, breakdown in internal controls within the company, and actions the USG and the firm were taking. The other issue that surfaced at the time was a colossal error in judgment by one of the contractors\' employees in hiring an adolescent boy dancer for some sort of event that, at least to most folks, looked very inappropriate. The Post is now looking at the dancing boy, which was not included in the April 17, article, and we expect will soon publish a story on it. The Post inquiry at this point focuses only on confirming whether or not there\'s an OIG investigation. We are, of course, referring the Post to the OIG on such a question. However, the premise for the question raises the issue again in some eye-popping rhetoric which could feature in the follow-up story, so I wanted to make sure everyone had a heads-up. We have already relieved the folks involved with both incidents and I am meeting with the firm\'s CEO today to hear his report on his trip to Afghanistan and Iraq to address these, as well as other, issues on which we have demanded corrective actions. I\'m attaching the original note to Deputy Secretary Lew at the time of the original inquiry which lays out both issues, a copy of the memo the INL section at Embassy Kabul provided to Post Management on the most recent Post inquiry, as well as the Post inquiry itself for context. David. Incoming from Post: \"According to my reporting, the week of April 13th, the DynCorp regional commander from Konduz, Flint Chambers, allowed his men to hire a 15-year-old boy dancer to do tribal dances at a DynCorp party on the training site. Some 15 or so DynCorp employees in attendance pulled out a single chair and had the boy do mock lap dances. This was captured on video. The video shows DynCorp employees putting dollar bills in the boy\'s waistband, just as they would a stripper\'s garter. The revelry lasted about 45 minutes. 74 Dyncorps Sec Note.doc>> Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx>> 25'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kurds',1,1,'1033 - C05760248.txt','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as terrorist and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as \"terrorist\" and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Kurt_Campbell',4,1,'2068 - C05762717.txt','Japanese ambassador Japanese ambassador.Ok Kurt campbell is asking if you would do a quick pull aside with Japanese Ambassador Fujisaki tomorrow. Kurt would do meeting, and would bring him by for a few minutes. Pls let me know what you think. Points he sent:','Japanese ambassador Japanese ambassador.Ok Kurt campbell is asking if you would do a quick pull aside with Japanese Ambassador Fujisaki tomorrow. Kurt would do meeting, and would bring him by for a few minutes. Pls let me know what you think. Points he sent:'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Kurt_Campbell',4,1,'2113 - C05762776.txt','Message from kurt campbell and kurt tongThey said:Our side has been dialing on Friday evening and Saturday morning our time (Saturday morning and Saturday evening over there), with no answer. Our side will keep trying, starting again this evening (Sunday morning over there). 1s6','Message from kurt campbell and kurt tongThey said:\"Our side has been dialing on Friday evening and Saturday morning our time (Saturday morning and Saturday evening over there), with no answer. Our side will keep trying, starting again this evening (Sunday morning over there). 1s6'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Kurt_Campbell',4,1,'2122 - C05762789.txt','Kurt campbell wants to talk when u can.Had a good call yesterday with our team, reaching out to treasury on change and should know more today. 4cr','Kurt campbell wants to talk when u can.Had a good call yesterday with our team, reaching out to treasury on change and should know more today. 4cr'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Kurt_Campbell',4,1,'3619 - C05766367.txt','Japanese ambassadorThx. Ok Kurt campbell is asking if you would do a quick pull aside with Japanese Ambassador Fujisaki tomorrow. Kurt would do meeting, and would bring him by for a few minutes. Pls let me know what you think. Points he sent:','Japanese ambassadorThx. Ok Kurt campbell is asking if you would do a quick pull aside with Japanese Ambassador Fujisaki tomorrow. Kurt would do meeting, and would bring him by for a few minutes. Pls let me know what you think. Points he sent:'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Kurt_M._Campbell',8,1,'2036 - C05762668.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/7/098:00 am BREAKFAST FOR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING 9:15 am INDIA STRATEGY James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 10:00 am PHONE CALL w/HENRY KISSINGER 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR THREE 11:05 am Treaty Room 11:15 am PRIVATE MEETING w/DAVE STONE 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm POLICY LUNCHEON 2:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm MEETING ONUS/CHINA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office *Kurt Campbell, P.J. Crowley, Cheryl Mills, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Hums Abedin, Jake Sullivan and Derek Chollet 3:15 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ MARK HYMAN 3:45 pm Secretary\'s Office Tbd DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence Tbd ARRIVE Private Residence 7:00 pm PHONE CALL w/JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER NAKASONE Secretary\'s Residence ### 103','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/7/098:00 am BREAKFAST FOR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING 9:15 am INDIA STRATEGY James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 10:00 am PHONE CALL w/HENRY KISSINGER 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR THREE 11:05 am Treaty Room 11:15 am PRIVATE MEETING w/DAVE STONE 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm POLICY LUNCHEON 2:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm MEETING ONUS/CHINA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office *Kurt Campbell, P.J. Crowley, Cheryl Mills, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Hums Abedin, Jake Sullivan and Derek Chollet 3:15 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ MARK HYMAN 3:45 pm Secretary\'s Office Tbd DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence Tbd ARRIVE Private Residence 7:00 pm PHONE CALL w/JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER NAKASONE Secretary\'s Residence ### 103'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Kurt_M._Campbell',8,1,'2114 - C05762780.txt','N. KoreaKurt is CampbelIKM@state.gov I\'m working on donilon What are emails for Kurt Campbell and Tom Donilon? Hillary: As I explained to you on the phone, I don\'t think it is appropriate to tell them that I will come only if they agree in advance to release the women. Your response was, in effect, They have already agreed. Is this correct? If not, I will go, by commercial airline if necessary, representing The Carter Center, and try to induce them to approve the release. JC','N. KoreaKurt is CampbelIKM@state.gov I\'m working on donilon What are emails for Kurt Campbell and Tom Donilon? Hillary: As I explained to you on the phone, I don\'t think it is appropriate to tell them that I will come only if they agree in advance to release the women. Your response was, in effect, \"They have already agreed.\" Is this correct? If not, I will go, by commercial airline if necessary, representing The Carter Center, and try to induce them to approve the release. JC'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Kurt_M._Campbell',8,1,'2116 - C05762782.txt','N. KoreaThx. Kurt is CampbelIKM@state.gov I\'m working on donilon What are emails for Kurt Campbell and Tom Donilon? 1Kci','N. KoreaThx. Kurt is CampbelIKM@state.gov I\'m working on donilon What are emails for Kurt Campbell and Tom Donilon? 1Kci'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Kurt_M._Campbell',8,1,'2148 - C05762825.txt','Nominations TodayFyi FYI The following were nominated today: Daniel Benjamin, Coordinator for Counterterrorism, with rank of Ambassador at Large Robert Blake, Assistant Secretary for South Asian Affairs Kurt Campbell, Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs 13','Nominations TodayFyi FYI The following were nominated today: Daniel Benjamin, Coordinator for Counterterrorism, with rank of Ambassador at Large Robert Blake, Assistant Secretary for South Asian Affairs Kurt Campbell, Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs 13'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Kurt_M._Campbell',8,1,'2236 - C05762987.txt','NK terror listJust heard from Rich Verma that Brownback has placed a hold on Kurt Campbell until he gets a vote on restoring NK to the terrorism sponsorship list. I\'ve made sure Steinberg knows. 76','NK terror listJust heard from Rich Verma that Brownback has placed a hold on Kurt Campbell until he gets a vote on restoring NK to the terrorism sponsorship list. I\'ve made sure Steinberg knows. 76'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Kurt_M._Campbell',8,1,'2265 - C05763045.txt','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationDo you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2)Sen Richard Lugar 3)Sen Daniel Inouye 4)Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984 5)Amb Nicholas Platt: former foreign service officer, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1987-1991 6)Amb Frank Wisner: served as Vice Chairman for AIG until retiring in Feb 09, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1991-1992 7)Richard Armitage: former Deputy Secretary of State involved in the Valerie Plame scandal after acknowledging that he was the one responsible for leaking Plame\'s name to the press 8)Rep Steve Austria (R-OH): first Filipino-American congressman 9)A/S Kurt Campbell 10)Amb Kristie Kenney: current Ambassador to the Philippines Let me know your thoughts or if you need any additional information.','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationDo you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2)Sen Richard Lugar 3)Sen Daniel Inouye 4)Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984 5)Amb Nicholas Platt: former foreign service officer, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1987-1991 6)Amb Frank Wisner: served as Vice Chairman for AIG until retiring in Feb 09, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1991-1992 7)Richard Armitage: former Deputy Secretary of State; involved in the Valerie Plame scandal after acknowledging that he was the one responsible for leaking Plame\'s name to the press 8)Rep Steve Austria (R-OH): first Filipino-American congressman 9)A/S Kurt Campbell 10)Amb Kristie Kenney: current Ambassador to the Philippines Let me know your thoughts or if you need any additional information.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Kurt_M._Campbell',8,1,'2504 - C05763901.txt','AP/NKReport: North Korea willing to hold talks with US AP By KWANG-TAE KIM Associated Press Sat Jul 25, 4:51 am ET SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has indicated its interest in holding direct talks with the United States, a news report said, after the two sides traded barbs over Pyongyang\'s nuclear weapons programs at a security forum. We are not against a dialogue. We are not against any negotiation for the issues of common concern, Japan\'s Kyodo news agency quoted North Korean ambassador to the United Nations Sin Son Ho as saying Friday. But the ambassador, speaking in New York, dismissed the possibility of a return to stalled nuclear negotiations involving the two Koreas, the U.S., Japan, China and Russia, saying the six-party talks are gone forever. The U.S. has offered to hold talks with the North within the six-nation process if it returns to the negotiating table and takes irreversible steps for denuclearization. Last weekend, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell indicated that the chances for direct talks between North Korea and the U.S. were slim. Our bilateral negotiations are between the U.S. and South Korea about our collective approach to the North, Campbell told reporters in Seoul. Sin said the five other parties to the nuclear talks cheated North Korea, accusing them of not implementing what they had agreed under a disarmament-for-aid deal. No more details were given in the Kyodo report. Sin was not available for comment Saturday. The North Korean mission to the U.N. declined to comment. North Korea quit the nuclear talks in April to protest a U.N. statement condemning a rocket launch. North Korea insisted it sent a satellite into orbit, while the U.S. and its allies said it was actually a long-range missile test. North Korea conducted its second nuclear test in May and a barrage of missile tests in July, drawing international condemnation and new U.N. sanctions. U.S. and Chinese officials are expected to discuss North Korea\'s nuclear programs and other regional security issues at a strategic dialogue next week in Washington. North Korea will be a significant topic, but obviously one among many, State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said Friday in Washington. The U.S. and North Korea engaged in a sharp war of words earlier this week over U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s recent comment likening the regime in Pyongyang to small children demanding attention. At a regional security conference in Thailand, Clinton also said the North has no friends left. North Korea\'s Foreign Ministry described her Thursday as a funny lady who sometimes looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping. 298','AP/NKReport: North Korea willing to hold talks with US AP By KWANG-TAE KIM Associated Press Sat Jul 25, 4:51 am ET SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has indicated its interest in holding direct talks with the United States, a news report said, after the two sides traded barbs over Pyongyang\'s nuclear weapons programs at a security forum. \"We are not against a dialogue. We are not against any negotiation for the issues of common concern,\" Japan\'s Kyodo news agency quoted North Korean ambassador to the United Nations Sin Son Ho as saying Friday. But the ambassador, speaking in New York, dismissed the possibility of a return to stalled nuclear negotiations involving the two Koreas, the U.S., Japan, China and Russia, saying \"the six-party talks are gone forever.\" The U.S. has offered to hold talks with the North within the six-nation process if it returns to the negotiating table and takes irreversible steps for denuclearization. Last weekend, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell indicated that the chances for direct talks between North Korea and the U.S. were slim. \"Our bilateral negotiations are between the U.S. and South Korea about our collective approach\" to the North, Campbell told reporters in Seoul. Sin said the five other parties to the nuclear talks \"cheated\" North Korea, accusing them of not implementing what they had agreed under a disarmament-for-aid deal. No more details were given in the Kyodo report. Sin was not available for comment Saturday. The North Korean mission to the U.N. declined to comment. North Korea quit the nuclear talks in April to protest a U.N. statement condemning a rocket launch. North Korea insisted it sent a satellite into orbit, while the U.S. and its allies said it was actually a long-range missile test. North Korea conducted its second nuclear test in May and a barrage of missile tests in July, drawing international condemnation and new U.N. sanctions. U.S. and Chinese officials are expected to discuss North Korea\'s nuclear programs and other regional security issues at a strategic dialogue next week in Washington. \"North Korea will be a significant topic, but obviously one among many,\" State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said Friday in Washington. The U.S. and North Korea engaged in a sharp war of words earlier this week over U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s recent comment likening the regime in Pyongyang to \"small children\" demanding attention. At a regional security conference in Thailand, Clinton also said the North \"has no friends left.\" North Korea\'s Foreign Ministry described her Thursday as \"a funny lady\" who sometimes \"looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping.\" 298'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Kurt_M._Campbell',8,1,'3273 - C05765761.txt','FYI: Les Gelb: Amateur Hour at the White Househttp://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to throw its weight around. What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make demands on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect deliverables on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.','FYI: Les Gelb: \"Amateur Hour at the White House\"http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to \"throw its weight around.\" What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make \"demands\" on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect \"deliverables\" on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'KUSA_(TV)',3,1,'2177 - C05762868.txt','Secure faxOk. When will I call Okada? Kusa? Robinson and McGuinness? Kouchener? In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke','Secure faxOk. When will I call Okada? Kusa? Robinson and McGuinness? Kouchener? In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'KUSA_(TV)',3,1,'2804 - C05764510.txt','if S asks about Libyafyi I talked to the Libyan Foreign Minister, Musa Kusa, today. He clearly gets it. He said that Megrahi would NOT appear on the September 1 revolution day festivities (40th anniversary of the green revolution). And he said that he totally understood that Qadhafi should stay in New York and not set up a tent in New Jersey. At the same time, others from the MFA called in our Embassy in Tripoli and called in the UK ambassador. The Libyans are clearly looking for a way out of the self-inflicted mess. Let\'s hope that these wiser heads can prevail on Qadhafi. We\'ve double-tracked with the (very good and long-suffering) Libyan Ambassador here. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209','if S asks about Libyafyi I talked to the Libyan Foreign Minister, Musa Kusa, today. He clearly \"gets it.\" He said that Megrahi would NOT appear on the September 1 revolution day festivities (40th anniversary of the \"green revolution\"). And he said that he totally understood that Qadhafi should stay in New York and not set up a tent in New Jersey. At the same time, others from the MFA called in our Embassy in Tripoli and called in the UK ambassador. The Libyans are clearly looking for a way out of the self-inflicted mess. Let\'s hope that these wiser heads can prevail on Qadhafi. We\'ve double-tracked with the (very good and long-suffering) Libyan Ambassador here. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'KUSA_(TV)',3,1,'3743 - C05766658.txt','Secure faxOk. When will I call Okada? Kusa? Robinson and McGuinness? Kouchener? In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke','Secure faxOk. When will I call Okada? Kusa? Robinson and McGuinness? Kouchener? In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano 3. Note from Ellen Tauscher 4. Memo from both Consular Affairs and Holbrooke'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Kuwait',5,1,'1850 - C05762267.txt','women finally win in Kuwait!4 women were elected to be members of parliament for the first time. As you remember (because you were an eloquent voice for them), women finally won the right to vote and stand for office in 2005, but failed to win seats in the two previous election cycles. You know some of the women who won, including Rola Dashti, who was one of the women who got the Vital Voices award and had been part of the long-time struggle. I told Lissa. You might want to mention in your Barnard speech. Recession-proof vacation ideas. Find free things to do in the U.S.','women finally win in Kuwait!4 women were elected to be members of parliament for the first time. As you remember (because you were an eloquent voice for them), women finally won the right to vote and stand for office in 2005, but failed to win seats in the two previous election cycles. You know some of the women who won, including Rola Dashti, who was one of the women who got the Vital Voices award and had been part of the long-time struggle. I told Lissa. You might want to mention in your Barnard speech. Recession-proof vacation ideas. Find free things to do in the U.S.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Kuwait',5,1,'2291 - C05763090.txt','Monday scheduleNot sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 Iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scoff gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do Jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 14','Monday scheduleNot sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 Iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scoff gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do Jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 14'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Kuwait',5,1,'2293 - C05763095.txt','Monday scheduleThank you, spotty blackberry service where I am for a few hours! Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? lc','Monday scheduleThank you, spotty blackberry service where I am for a few hours! Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? lc'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Kuwait',5,1,'2298 - C05763100.txt','Monday scheduleWill do -- I just sent Sarah F an email and will report back. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule?','Monday scheduleWill do -- I just sent Sarah F an email and will report back. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule?'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Kuwait',5,1,'2304 - C05763117.txt','Monday scheduleHe would be happy to see you tomorrow immediately following the Small Group meeting. Two minor additions -- 7:30am phone call with Columbian President Uribe (his request) was confirmed. And Jack Lew would like to see you around 2:00pm to talk to you about trade before you leave for your trip so will work in. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 19','Monday scheduleHe would be happy to see you tomorrow immediately following the Small Group meeting. Two minor additions -- 7:30am phone call with Columbian President Uribe (his request) was confirmed. And Jack Lew would like to see you around 2:00pm to talk to you about trade before you leave for your trip so will work in. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 19'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kyodo_News',1,2,'2504 - C05763901.txt','AP/NKReport: North Korea willing to hold talks with US AP By KWANG-TAE KIM Associated Press Sat Jul 25, 4:51 am ET SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has indicated its interest in holding direct talks with the United States, a news report said, after the two sides traded barbs over Pyongyang\'s nuclear weapons programs at a security forum. We are not against a dialogue. We are not against any negotiation for the issues of common concern, Japan\'s Kyodo news agency quoted North Korean ambassador to the United Nations Sin Son Ho as saying Friday. But the ambassador, speaking in New York, dismissed the possibility of a return to stalled nuclear negotiations involving the two Koreas, the U.S., Japan, China and Russia, saying the six-party talks are gone forever. The U.S. has offered to hold talks with the North within the six-nation process if it returns to the negotiating table and takes irreversible steps for denuclearization. Last weekend, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell indicated that the chances for direct talks between North Korea and the U.S. were slim. Our bilateral negotiations are between the U.S. and South Korea about our collective approach to the North, Campbell told reporters in Seoul. Sin said the five other parties to the nuclear talks cheated North Korea, accusing them of not implementing what they had agreed under a disarmament-for-aid deal. No more details were given in the Kyodo report. Sin was not available for comment Saturday. The North Korean mission to the U.N. declined to comment. North Korea quit the nuclear talks in April to protest a U.N. statement condemning a rocket launch. North Korea insisted it sent a satellite into orbit, while the U.S. and its allies said it was actually a long-range missile test. North Korea conducted its second nuclear test in May and a barrage of missile tests in July, drawing international condemnation and new U.N. sanctions. U.S. and Chinese officials are expected to discuss North Korea\'s nuclear programs and other regional security issues at a strategic dialogue next week in Washington. North Korea will be a significant topic, but obviously one among many, State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said Friday in Washington. The U.S. and North Korea engaged in a sharp war of words earlier this week over U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s recent comment likening the regime in Pyongyang to small children demanding attention. At a regional security conference in Thailand, Clinton also said the North has no friends left. North Korea\'s Foreign Ministry described her Thursday as a funny lady who sometimes looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping. 298','AP/NKReport: North Korea willing to hold talks with US AP By KWANG-TAE KIM Associated Press Sat Jul 25, 4:51 am ET SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has indicated its interest in holding direct talks with the United States, a news report said, after the two sides traded barbs over Pyongyang\'s nuclear weapons programs at a security forum. \"We are not against a dialogue. We are not against any negotiation for the issues of common concern,\" Japan\'s Kyodo news agency quoted North Korean ambassador to the United Nations Sin Son Ho as saying Friday. But the ambassador, speaking in New York, dismissed the possibility of a return to stalled nuclear negotiations involving the two Koreas, the U.S., Japan, China and Russia, saying \"the six-party talks are gone forever.\" The U.S. has offered to hold talks with the North within the six-nation process if it returns to the negotiating table and takes irreversible steps for denuclearization. Last weekend, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell indicated that the chances for direct talks between North Korea and the U.S. were slim. \"Our bilateral negotiations are between the U.S. and South Korea about our collective approach\" to the North, Campbell told reporters in Seoul. Sin said the five other parties to the nuclear talks \"cheated\" North Korea, accusing them of not implementing what they had agreed under a disarmament-for-aid deal. No more details were given in the Kyodo report. Sin was not available for comment Saturday. The North Korean mission to the U.N. declined to comment. North Korea quit the nuclear talks in April to protest a U.N. statement condemning a rocket launch. North Korea insisted it sent a satellite into orbit, while the U.S. and its allies said it was actually a long-range missile test. North Korea conducted its second nuclear test in May and a barrage of missile tests in July, drawing international condemnation and new U.N. sanctions. U.S. and Chinese officials are expected to discuss North Korea\'s nuclear programs and other regional security issues at a strategic dialogue next week in Washington. \"North Korea will be a significant topic, but obviously one among many,\" State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said Friday in Washington. The U.S. and North Korea engaged in a sharp war of words earlier this week over U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s recent comment likening the regime in Pyongyang to \"small children\" demanding attention. At a regional security conference in Thailand, Clinton also said the North \"has no friends left.\" North Korea\'s Foreign Ministry described her Thursday as \"a funny lady\" who sometimes \"looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping.\" 298'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Kyoto',1,1,'2079 - C05762730.txt','Fwd: 5635 5635I caught some of the interview and wondered whether it would cause problems. We have to watch this closely. Would John get that written somewhere? I\'m in the car on my berry if you need me. Thx. Fyi compliment to you. Phil g and liz are following up on the first matter. Cdm B6 Sorry to bother on the Sunday before Christmas but the Echumenical Patriarch\'s crowd are extremely worried that he may get arrested or otherwise harassed/attacked as a result of the 60 Minutes interview he gave which airs tonight. Thought it was worth passing along and that you might want to get someone to pulse the Emabassy in Turkey. Hope you are getting a little rest after one hell of a week. Notwithstanding some press whining, I thought BHO and HRC did a fabulous job in Copenhagen and that the schedule structure has a much better chance of success than sticking with Kyoto architecture. Congrats to all..','Fwd: 5635 5635I caught some of the interview and wondered whether it would cause problems. We have to watch this closely. Would John get that written somewhere? I\'m in the car on my berry if you need me. Thx. Fyi compliment to you. Phil g and liz are following up on the first matter. Cdm B6 Sorry to bother on the Sunday before Christmas but the Echumenical Patriarch\'s crowd are extremely worried that he may get arrested or otherwise harassed/attacked as a result of the 60 Minutes interview he gave which airs tonight. Thought it was worth passing along and that you might want to get someone to pulse the Emabassy in Turkey. Hope you are getting a little rest after one hell of a week. Notwithstanding some press whining, I thought BHO and HRC did a fabulous job in Copenhagen and that the schedule structure has a much better chance of success than sticking with Kyoto architecture. Congrats to all..'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Kyoto_Protocol',2,1,'1607 - C05761448.txt','Bonn clips: AP & ReutersRead this - it says todd stern sent chills up someone\'s spin (in a good way)! Hi guys from Germany. HRC might be interested in press clips below, especially the AP story. Good day today. Obama envoy: Time to act on climate change By ARTHUR MAX ?2 hours ago BONN, Germany (AP) ? Once booed at international climate talks, the United States won sustained applause Sunday when President Barack Obama\'s envoy pledged to make up for lost time in reaching a global agreement on climate change. Todd Stern also praised efforts by countries like China to reign in their carbon emissions, but said global warming requires a global response and that rapidly developing economies like China must join together with the industrial world to solve the problem. The debut of Obama\'s climate change team was widely anticipated after eight years of obdurate participation in U.N. climate talks by the previous Bush administration. We are very glad to be back. We want to make up for lost time, and we are seized with the urgency of the task before us, Stern said to loud applause from the 2,600 delegates to the U.N. negotiations. They clapped again when Stern said the U.S. recognized our unique responsibility ... as the largest historic emitter of greenhouse gases, which has created a problem threatening the entire world. The two-week meeting by 175 countries that began Sunday was the latest stage of talks aimed at forging a climate change agreement to replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on emissions targets for rich countries, which expires in 2012. 22','Bonn clips: AP & ReutersRead this - it says todd stern sent chills up someone\'s spin (in a good way)! Hi guys from Germany. HRC might be interested in press clips below, especially the AP story. Good day today. Obama envoy: Time to act on climate change By ARTHUR MAX ?2 hours ago BONN, Germany (AP) ? Once booed at international climate talks, the United States won sustained applause Sunday when President Barack Obama\'s envoy pledged to \"make up for lost time\" in reaching a global agreement on climate change. Todd Stern also praised efforts by countries like China to reign in their carbon emissions, but said global warming \"requires a global response\" and that rapidly developing economies like China \"must join together\" with the industrial world to solve the problem. The debut of Obama\'s climate change team was widely anticipated after eight years of obdurate participation in U.N. climate talks by the previous Bush administration. \"We are very glad to be back. We want to make up for lost time, and we are seized with the urgency of the task before us,\" Stern said to loud applause from the 2,600 delegates to the U.N. negotiations. They clapped again when Stern said the U.S. recognized \"our unique responsibility ... as the largest historic emitter of greenhouse gases,\" which has created a problem threatening the entire world. The two-week meeting by 175 countries that began Sunday was the latest stage of talks aimed at forging a climate change agreement to replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on emissions targets for rich countries, which expires in 2012. 22'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Kyoto_Protocol',2,1,'2466 - C05763800.txt','from today\'s Financial Times....Financial Times FT.com FT .com FINANCIAL \'11114ES COMMENT Clinton can deliver a tough message to India By Strobe Talbott Published: July 16 2009 20:06 When Hillary Clinton arrives in India on Friday, the US secretary of state will no doubt strike the upbeat tone that befits relations between the world\'s two largest democracies. But she is expected also to engage her hosts candidly on two issues that have been contentious in the past and may be in future: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. In both areas, President Barack Obama\'s positions are radically different from his predecessor\'s. Unlike George W. Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265','from today\'s Financial Times....Financial Times FT.com FT .com FINANCIAL \'11114ES COMMENT Clinton can deliver a tough message to India By Strobe Talbott Published: July 16 2009 20:06 When Hillary Clinton arrives in India on Friday, the US secretary of state will no doubt strike the upbeat tone that befits relations between the world\'s two largest democracies. But she is expected also to engage her hosts candidly on two issues that have been contentious in the past and may be in future: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. In both areas, President Barack Obama\'s positions are radically different from his predecessor\'s. Unlike George W. Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Kyrgyzstan',5,1,'1941 - C05762517.txt','Kyrgyz parliament approves U.S. base dealBISHKEK (Reuters) ? Kyrgyzstan\'s parliament approved a deal with the United States to keep open the last remaining U.S. air base in Central Asia, a Reuters reporter said. 57','Kyrgyz parliament approves U.S. base dealBISHKEK (Reuters) ? Kyrgyzstan\'s parliament approved a deal with the United States to keep open the last remaining U.S. air base in Central Asia, a Reuters reporter said. 57'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Kyrgyzstan',5,1,'2005 - C05762615.txt','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer kyr!? gyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan, the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. The decision to annul all agreements on the Manas military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this, he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer kyr!? gyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. \"Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan,\" the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. \"The decision to annul all agreements on the Manas military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this,\" he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Kyrgyzstan',5,1,'2006 - C05762616.txt','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offerMy question exactly - sent to bill I? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan, the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. The decision to annul all agreements on the Manas military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this, he told the 24.kg news agency. 61','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offerMy question exactly - sent to bill I? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. \"Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan,\" the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. \"The decision to annul all agreements on the Manas military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this,\" he told the 24.kg news agency. 61'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Kyrgyzstan',5,1,'2037 - C05762669.txt','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offerSoon as I saw it I emailed Bob Blake. !? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan, the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. The decision to annul all agreements on the Manes military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this, he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gordy, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 Lt.','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offerSoon as I saw it I emailed Bob Blake. !? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. \"Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan,\" the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. \"The decision to annul all agreements on the Manes military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this,\" he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gordy, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 Lt.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Kyrgyzstan',5,1,'2997 - C05764847.txt','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes; US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain; Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'K_Street_(TV_series)',1,1,'3306 - C05765817.txt','Taylor Branch Book Party InvitationAttachments: Clinton Tapes jacket.jpg fyi Dorothy McGhee, Pattie & Charlie Firestone Invite you to celebrate the publication of The Clinton Tapes: Wrestling History with the President by TAYLOR BRANCH Sunda , October 25 2009, 5-8 pm (Just two ? oc o W) Taylor will give a short talk at 6:00 pm. Bring your copy of the book, or buy one at the event. Enjoy ample food and drink in honor of Taylor & Christy. Pattie Dorothy: Other Upcoming DC Events... Oct. 1Borders on K Street, 6:30 onward Oct. 7 National Archives, 7pm onward Oct. 26 Politics & Prose, 7pm onward 1.74','Taylor Branch Book Party InvitationAttachments: Clinton Tapes jacket.jpg fyi Dorothy McGhee, Pattie & Charlie Firestone Invite you to celebrate the publication of The Clinton Tapes: Wrestling History with the President by TAYLOR BRANCH Sunda , October 25 2009, 5-8 pm (Just two ? oc o W) Taylor will give a short talk at 6:00 pm. Bring your copy of the book, or buy one at the event. Enjoy ample food and drink in honor of Taylor & Christy. Pattie Dorothy: Other Upcoming DC Events... Oct. 1Borders on K Street, 6:30 onward Oct. 7 National Archives, 7pm onward Oct. 26 Politics & Prose, 7pm onward 1.74'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Labīd',3,1,'2488 - C05763834.txt','Zebari call sheetI can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. MI want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. al I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. DI This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. 1:11 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may have lost a number of staff members. At this point, we do not know if other senior-ranking MFA officials were killed or wounded in the attack.','Zebari call sheetI can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. MI want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. al I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. DI This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. 1:11 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may have lost a number of staff members. At this point, we do not know if other senior-ranking MFA officials were killed or wounded in the attack.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Labīd',3,1,'2490 - C05763838.txt','Zebari call sheetI already told them to plan on calling chris hill first. So let me start the process. Calling soon is good. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. III I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. IE I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 11 This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. [13 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may','Zebari call sheetI already told them to plan on calling chris hill first. So let me start the process. Calling soon is good. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. III I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. IE I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 11 This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. [13 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Labīd',3,1,'2512 - C05763919.txt','Zebari call sheetI\'ve reached out to chris. Haven\'t reached him yet. Zebari is up north only with cell phone access and lines are congested so we haven\'t been able to get him on. But the foreign ministry knows u r trying to reach him. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. GI I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. El I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 111This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. I Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s','Zebari call sheetI\'ve reached out to chris. Haven\'t reached him yet. Zebari is up north only with cell phone access and lines are congested so we haven\'t been able to get him on. But the foreign ministry knows u r trying to reach him. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. GI I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. El I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 111This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. I Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Labor_Day',2,1,'1095 - C05760346.txt','Schedule/call listI spoke w Jack Reed. He said I could pick the date in either Oct or Nov to be honored bt BENS. We could pick a Friday when I\'d be back in NY. Did I ask that you set up mtg/meal w Elie Weisel and his wife? Also, I need to see Holbrooke early on Thursday after Labor Day to be briefed before a WH mtg at 11. I can do as early as needed.','Schedule/call listI spoke w Jack Reed. He said I could pick the date in either Oct or Nov to be honored bt BENS. We could pick a Friday when I\'d be back in NY. Did I ask that you set up mtg/meal w Elie Weisel and his wife? Also, I need to see Holbrooke early on Thursday after Labor Day to be briefed before a WH mtg at 11. I can do as early as needed.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Labor_Day',2,1,'2480 - C05763819.txt','connecting in AugustHillary, having followed your India visit closely?and, of course, the follow-up coverage on issues you covered there?I\'ve got a couple of thoughts, one in particular re India-Pakistan, that I\'d like to discuss with you at your convenience (if there is such a thing) in August. I\'ll be back in DC from Aspen on August 7 and here through Labor Day if there\'s any chance of connecting. Strobe Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036','connecting in AugustHillary, having followed your India visit closely?and, of course, the follow-up coverage on issues you covered there?I\'ve got a couple of thoughts, one in particular re India-Pakistan, that I\'d like to discuss with you at your convenience (if there is such a thing) in August. I\'ll be back in DC from Aspen on August 7 and here through Labor Day if there\'s any chance of connecting. Strobe Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Labour_economics',2,1,'1768 - C05761859.txt','Concept Paper for World Food Prize Remarks - Attached and Below (Drafted by MeganRooney) Attachments: world food prize concept note 060609.doc June 6,2009 11:30am Rooney (x7-7203, CONCEPT NOTE FOR WORLD FOOD PRIZE CEREMONY Thursday, June 11, 2009 This speech is an opportunity to signal the urgency of the problem of global hunger connect it to an array of global issues, including economic development, health and education, expanding opportunity for women, and political stability and declare the Administration\'s commitment to tackling hunger at its roots, through effective and efficient collaboration with an array of partners. Additionally, your remarks can point to a shift from past approaches by emphasizing the need to support local solutions and focus on long-term sustainability to help people feed themselves and reduce the need for emergency assistance down the road. The speech could be framed as follows: THE PRIZE AND PRIZE-WINNER You can begin by announcing the winner of the 2009 World Food Prize, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta. He has a remarkable story: born in a mud hut in Ethiopia, he got his PhD from Purdue University in plant breeding and genetics and developed strains of sorghum that are drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resistant to the Striga weed, which devastates crops across Africa. Outside the lab, he helped start the Sudanese commercial seed industry developed systems to produce, certify, and market hybrid seeds and educated farmers about the use of fertilizers and soil and water conservation. And he has trained and inspired the next generation of African agricultural scientists. A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: FROM LAB TO FARM TO MARKET TO TABLE Dr. Ejeta\'s work reflects the breadth of this issue and the comprehensive approach needed to address it?one that connects the labs where new seed technologies are developed.., the fields where small-scale farmers labor to feed their families and make a living.., the markets where food is bought and sold... and the homes where people get the nourishment they need to thrive. In many places, that food chain is broken. One billion people worldwide woke up hungry this morning and will go to sleep hungry tonight. Chronic hunger threatens health, while making it harder for people to work and students to learn, which in turn stunts economic development. Last year\'s food riots demonstrated that when food is scarce, political stability is threatened. 44','Concept Paper for World Food Prize Remarks - Attached and Below (Drafted by MeganRooney) Attachments: world food prize concept note 060609.doc June 6,2009 11:30am Rooney (x7-7203, CONCEPT NOTE FOR WORLD FOOD PRIZE CEREMONY Thursday, June 11, 2009 This speech is an opportunity to signal the urgency of the problem of global hunger; connect it to an array of global issues, including economic development, health and education, expanding opportunity for women, and political stability; and declare the Administration\'s commitment to tackling hunger at its roots, through effective and efficient collaboration with an array of partners. Additionally, your remarks can point to a shift from past approaches by emphasizing the need to support local solutions and focus on long-term sustainability to help people feed themselves and reduce the need for emergency assistance down the road. The speech could be framed as follows: THE PRIZE AND PRIZE-WINNER You can begin by announcing the winner of the 2009 World Food Prize, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta. He has a remarkable story: born in a mud hut in Ethiopia, he got his PhD from Purdue University in plant breeding and genetics and developed strains of sorghum that are drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resistant to the Striga weed, which devastates crops across Africa. Outside the lab, he helped start the Sudanese commercial seed industry; developed systems to produce, certify, and market hybrid seeds; and educated farmers about the use of fertilizers and soil and water conservation. And he has trained and inspired the next generation of African agricultural scientists. A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: FROM LAB TO FARM TO MARKET TO TABLE Dr. Ejeta\'s work reflects the breadth of this issue and the comprehensive approach needed to address it?one that connects the labs where new seed technologies are developed.., the fields where small-scale farmers labor to feed their families and make a living.., the markets where food is bought and sold... and the homes where people get the nourishment they need to thrive. In many places, that food chain is broken. One billion people worldwide woke up hungry this morning and will go to sleep hungry tonight. Chronic hunger threatens health, while making it harder for people to work and students to learn, which in turn stunts economic development. Last year\'s food riots demonstrated that when food is scarce, political stability is threatened. 44'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Labour_economics',2,1,'3286 - C05765783.txt','FYI: Policy implications of jobs losses. SidH: If Roubini is right, and he\'s been mostly right so far, one of the few, then without additional and large stimulus devoted to putting a floor on job loss, the pressure on protectionism will be far more intense. (Protectionism, by any name, should not be dismissed as a targeted tool in an ongoing policy to force China to revalue its currency. The US is not without means here.) The deficit will be high in any case and the Republicans will always attempt to exploit it no matter what its number. Whether another stimulus can pass Congress is another matter. Still, what matters in the short-run--and long-run--are achievable results. To most people, the deficit is an abstraction employment and housing--and insecurity about both--are their vital, concrete and immediate issues. Sid http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2009/11/15/2009-11- 15_the_worst_is_yet_to_come_unemployed_americans_should_hunker_down_for_more job_lo.html The worst is yet to come: Unemployed Americans should hunker down for more job losses BY Nouriel Roubini Sunday, November 15th 2009, 4:00 AM Think the worst is over? Wrong. Conditions in the U.S. labor markets are awful and worsening. While the official unemployment rate is already 10.2% and another 200,000 jobs were lost in October, when you include discouraged workers and partially employed workers the figure is a whopping 17.5%. While losing 200,000 jobs per month is better than the 700,000 jobs lost in January, current job losses still average more than the per month rate of 150,000 during the last recession. Also, remember: The last recession ended in November 2001, but job losses continued for more than a year and half until June of 2003 ditto for the 1990-91 recession. So we can expect that job losses will continue until the end of 2010 at the earliest. In other words, if you are unemployed and looking for work and just waiting for the economy to turn the corner, you had better hunker down. All the economic numbers suggest this will take a while. The jobs just are not coming back. There\'s really just one hope for our leaders to turn things around: a bold prescription that increases the fiscal stimulus with another round of labor-intensive, shovel-ready infrastructure projects, helps fiscally strapped state and local governments and provides a temporary tax credit to the private sector to hire more workers. Helping the unemployed just by extending unemployment benefits is necessary not sufficient it leads to persistent unemployment rather than job creation. The long-term picture for workers and families is even worse than current job loss numbers alone would suggest. Now as a way of sharing the pain, many firms are telling their workers to cut hours, take furloughs and accept lower wages. Specifically, that fall in hours worked is equivalent to another 3 million full time jobs lost on top of the 7.5 million jobs formally lost. This is very bad news but we must face facts. Many of the lost jobs are gone forever, including construction jobs, finance jobs and manufacturing jobs. Recent studies suggest that a quarter of U.S. jobs are fully out-sourceable over time to other countries.','FYI: Policy implications of jobs losses. SidH: If Roubini is right, and he\'s been mostly right so far, one of the few, then without additional and large stimulus devoted to putting a floor on job loss, the pressure on protectionism will be far more intense. (Protectionism, by any name, should not be dismissed as a targeted tool in an ongoing policy to force China to revalue its currency. The US is not without means here.) The deficit will be high in any case and the Republicans will always attempt to exploit it no matter what its number. Whether another stimulus can pass Congress is another matter. Still, what matters in the short-run--and long-run--are achievable results. To most people, the deficit is an abstraction; employment and housing--and insecurity about both--are their vital, concrete and immediate issues. Sid http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2009/11/15/2009-11- 15_the_worst_is_yet_to_come_unemployed_americans_should_hunker_down_for_more job_lo.html The worst is yet to come: Unemployed Americans should hunker down for more job losses BY Nouriel Roubini Sunday, November 15th 2009, 4:00 AM Think the worst is over? Wrong. Conditions in the U.S. labor markets are awful and worsening. While the official unemployment rate is already 10.2% and another 200,000 jobs were lost in October, when you include discouraged workers and partially employed workers the figure is a whopping 17.5%. While losing 200,000 jobs per month is better than the 700,000 jobs lost in January, current job losses still average more than the per month rate of 150,000 during the last recession. Also, remember: The last recession ended in November 2001, but job losses continued for more than a year and half until June of 2003; ditto for the 1990-91 recession. So we can expect that job losses will continue until the end of 2010 at the earliest. In other words, if you are unemployed and looking for work and just waiting for the economy to turn the corner, you had better hunker down. All the economic numbers suggest this will take a while. The jobs just are not coming back. There\'s really just one hope for our leaders to turn things around: a bold prescription that increases the fiscal stimulus with another round of labor-intensive, shovel-ready infrastructure projects, helps fiscally strapped state and local governments and provides a temporary tax credit to the private sector to hire more workers. Helping the unemployed just by extending unemployment benefits is necessary not sufficient; it leads to persistent unemployment rather than job creation. The long-term picture for workers and families is even worse than current job loss numbers alone would suggest. Now as a way of sharing the pain, many firms are telling their workers to cut hours, take furloughs and accept lower wages. Specifically, that fall in hours worked is equivalent to another 3 million full time jobs lost on top of the 7.5 million jobs formally lost. This is very bad news but we must face facts. Many of the lost jobs are gone forever, including construction jobs, finance jobs and manufacturing jobs. Recent studies suggest that a quarter of U.S. jobs are fully out-sourceable over time to other countries.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Labour_law',1,1,'2938 - C05764732.txt','Age Discrimination Suit - UpdateB6 Fyi Fyi, from our Asst Legal Adviser for Employment Law. Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Harold -','Age Discrimination Suit - UpdateB6 Fyi Fyi, from our Asst Legal Adviser for Employment Law. Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Harold -'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Labour_Party_(UK)',5,1,'1002 - C05760210.txt','Checking inGordon Brown has hospital eye tests Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. By Andrew Alderson, Chief Reporter Published: 2:51PM BST 10 Oct 2009 Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. <http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraphimultimedia/archive/01485/brown- quitter_1485290c.jpg> Gordon Brown lost the sight in one eye in a childhood rugby injury Photo: PA Mr Brown visited Moorfields in London, one of the world\'s best-known eye hospitals, after surgeons found two small tears in his retina. The disclosure comes just two weeks after Labour Party chiefs were angry with the BBC because Andrew Marr, the presenter, questioned the Prime Minister about his health, including his eyesight, during an interview. Related Articles UK economy ready to bounce back, says Brown <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6286070/Britains-economy-ready-to-bounce-back-says-Gordon-Brown.html> Gordon Brown\'s health: blogger behind rumours <http://www.telegra ph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/6241738/Gordon-Browns-health-blogger- behind-rumours.html> BBC stuns Brown with question on pill taking <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6237419/BBC-stuns-Gordon-Brown-with-question-on-pill-taking.html> I\'m about to see Shaun--any messages? And have you heard the news about Gordon\'s eye? What does it mean?','Checking inGordon Brown has hospital eye tests Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. By Andrew Alderson, Chief Reporter Published: 2:51PM BST 10 Oct 2009 Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. <http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraphimultimedia/archive/01485/brown- quitter_1485290c.jpg> Gordon Brown lost the sight in one eye in a childhood rugby injury Photo: PA Mr Brown visited Moorfields in London, one of the world\'s best-known eye hospitals, after surgeons found two small tears in his retina. The disclosure comes just two weeks after Labour Party chiefs were angry with the BBC because Andrew Marr, the presenter, questioned the Prime Minister about his health, including his eyesight, during an interview. Related Articles UK economy ready to bounce back, says Brown <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6286070/Britains-economy-ready-to-bounce-back-says-Gordon-Brown.html> Gordon Brown\'s health: blogger behind rumours <http://www.telegra ph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/6241738/Gordon-Browns-health-blogger- behind-rumours.html> BBC stuns Brown with question on pill taking <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6237419/BBC-stuns-Gordon-Brown-with-question-on-pill-taking.html> I\'m about to see Shaun--any messages? And have you heard the news about Gordon\'s eye? What does it mean?'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Labour_Party_(UK)',5,1,'1066 - C05760303.txt','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a contract with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of top slicing the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies. There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. This was done for News International, a Tory insider said yesterday. Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened. In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the abysmal record of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its total failure to stop the BBC buying the Lonely','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a \"contract\" with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of \"top slicing\" the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies \"focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies\". There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. \"This was done for News International,\" a Tory insider said yesterday. \"Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened.\" In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the \"abysmal record\" of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its \"total failure\" to stop the BBC buying the Lonely'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Labour_Party_(UK)',5,1,'1810 - C05761925.txt','Euro election UK predictable shockLabour finishes third behind the far right UK Independence Party. Labour percent just below 16. Sid A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!','Euro election UK predictable shockLabour finishes third behind the far right UK Independence Party. Labour percent just below 16. Sid A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Labour_Party_(UK)',5,1,'1834 - C05762225.txt','Gordon survives...The Parliamentary Labour Party meeting is just Over. Gordon has survived. The event, held in private, was high drama and anticlimax at once. The chair asked for rebels to come forward and speak. Only one prominent person emerged, Charles Clarke, former Home Secretary and Blairite the rest were a handful of about a half-dozen backbenchers. Their remarks about how Brown was bringing the party down were poorly received. The party, after all, was in no mood for breaking ranks and rewarding disloyalty. With this paltry showing, the opposition petered out, at least for now. Gordon then gave a speech, strong on analysis, discussing that his government was paying the price for getting the country through a difficult recession, suffering from the worst parliamentary crisis since Lloyd George and still had a program to offer. He also make the point that when the party had split int he past it was over ideology or policy and there were no stated differences presented by the opposition. So for now, Gordon has won. Sid An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!','Gordon survives...The Parliamentary Labour Party meeting is just Over. Gordon has survived. The event, held in private, was high drama and anticlimax at once. The chair asked for rebels to come forward and speak. Only one prominent person emerged, Charles Clarke, former Home Secretary and Blairite; the rest were a handful of about a half-dozen backbenchers. Their remarks about how Brown was bringing the party down were poorly received. The party, after all, was in no mood for breaking ranks and rewarding disloyalty. With this paltry showing, the opposition petered out, at least for now. Gordon then gave a speech, strong on analysis, discussing that his government was paying the price for getting the country through a difficult recession, suffering from the worst parliamentary crisis since Lloyd George and still had a program to offer. He also make the point that when the party had split int he past it was over ideology or policy and there were no stated differences presented by the opposition. So for now, Gordon has won. Sid An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Labour_Party_(UK)',5,1,'2247 - C05763001.txt','Melanne\'s event was wonderful. Get Shaun Woodward\'s memo? Miliband interviewbelow. Sid http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/jun/12/david-miliband-gordon-brown-labour-leadership/print The Guardian David Miliband: Labour is facing the fight of its life Foreign secretary thought about quitting the government in last week\'s turmoil David Miliband expressed his frustration at a lack of vision from the Labour leadership. Photograph: Martin Godwin Voters still don\'t know what Labour and Gordon Brown stand for, David Miliband admits today, as he reveals how close he came to quitting the government during last week\'s turmoil at Westminster. Speaking to the Guardian at the end of 10 extraordinary days, the foreign secretary says the party\'s high command was given an electric shock by the disastrous European election results, and he urges fellow ministers to get out and prepare for the fight of our life. But Miliband also concedes that he considered following his close friend and ally James Purnell, who resigned from the government last week and called for the prime minister to stand down. Miliband said: I\'d made my decision on Thursday. Sometimes you can make your decisions with great planning and calculation and sometimes you have to make them rather more quickly. James made his decision in good faith, I made my decision in good faith ... we all have tolive with our decisions. The Labour party has a settled view of who should be leader, he said. This divides people who are close and people feel passionately one way and people feel passionately the other way. Describing the task now facing Labour, he says: It could not be more urgent that there is a maximum of 11 months until the next general election, that we got 15% of the vote nationally [last week], that we came second in Wales and that one in 20 people voted for us. If that does not electric shock us out of our ministerial chairs to think: \'By God, we have got the fight of our life on our hands because whatever the Tories are they certainly don\'t deserve a landslide\' ? then nothing will. Miliband has not given a domestic policy interview for nearly nine months since he felt dogged by accusations that he was manoeuvring for the premiership. He refuses to acknowledge that his decision to back Brown last week saved the prime minister, saying it is impossible to tell. But the foreign secretary feels his loyalty has given him the freedom to speak his mind without his motives being questioned by anyone in Downing Street. Miliband betrays frustration at the absence of a clear Labour vision, saying: We need the message to go out that we have got the humility to learn about what has gone wrong. It is not a masochism strategy. It is about saying what we believe in. It is about clarity, priority, adding up to purpose. I know what we stand for, I know what our instincts are, but the voters don\'t. Actually, I know what Gordon Brown stands for. We have a responsibility to make sure that, come the election, [voters] know what Labour stands for. We were not being listened to, people felt that they had been forgotten, we neither inspired nor reassured. He calls for cabinet colleagues to show stronger leadership in the battle to restore Labour\'s fortunes. We need to make sure the talents and energies of not just the whole of the cabinet, but the whole of the labour movement','Melanne\'s event was wonderful. Get Shaun Woodward\'s memo? Miliband interviewbelow. Sid http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/jun/12/david-miliband-gordon-brown-labour-leadership/print The Guardian David Miliband: Labour is facing the fight of its life Foreign secretary thought about quitting the government in last week\'s turmoil David Miliband expressed his frustration at a lack of vision from the Labour leadership. Photograph: Martin Godwin Voters still don\'t know what Labour and Gordon Brown stand for, David Miliband admits today, as he reveals how close he came to quitting the government during last week\'s turmoil at Westminster. Speaking to the Guardian at the end of 10 extraordinary days, the foreign secretary says the party\'s high command was given an \"electric shock\" by the disastrous European election results, and he urges fellow ministers to get out and prepare for \"the fight of our life\". But Miliband also concedes that he considered following his close friend and ally James Purnell, who resigned from the government last week and called for the prime minister to stand down. Miliband said: \"I\'d made my decision on Thursday. Sometimes you can make your decisions with great planning and calculation and sometimes you have to make them rather more quickly. James made his decision in good faith, I made my decision in good faith ... we all have tolive with our decisions.\" The Labour party has a settled view of who should be leader, he said. \"This divides people who are close and people feel passionately one way and people feel passionately the other way.\" Describing the task now facing Labour, he says: \"It could not be more urgent that there is a maximum of 11 months until the next general election, that we got 15% of the vote nationally [last week], that we came second in Wales and that one in 20 people voted for us. If that does not electric shock us out of our ministerial chairs to think: \'By God, we have got the fight of our life on our hands because whatever the Tories are they certainly don\'t deserve a landslide\' ? then nothing will.\" Miliband has not given a domestic policy interview for nearly nine months since he felt dogged by accusations that he was manoeuvring for the premiership. He refuses to acknowledge that his decision to back Brown last week saved the prime minister, saying \"it is impossible to tell\". But the foreign secretary feels his loyalty has given him the freedom to speak his mind without his motives being questioned by anyone in Downing Street. Miliband betrays frustration at the absence of a clear Labour vision, saying: \"We need the message to go out that we have got the humility to learn about what has gone wrong. \"It is not a masochism strategy. It is about saying what we believe in. It is about clarity, priority, adding up to purpose. I know what we stand for, I know what our instincts are, but the voters don\'t. Actually, I know what Gordon Brown stands for. \"We have a responsibility to make sure that, come the election, [voters] know what Labour stands for. We were not being listened to, people felt that they had been forgotten, we neither inspired nor reassured.\" He calls for cabinet colleagues to show stronger leadership in the battle to restore Labour\'s fortunes. \"We need to make sure the talents and energies of not just the whole of the cabinet, but the whole of the labour movement'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Laconic_phrase',11,1,'1591 - C05761428.txt','Followup issuesI think it.is important at least to put in ranges of proposed budget #s. Is that possible? Answers under each: Will I receive a full notebook for approps hearings tonight? Yes, and a draft of the testimony. I\'d like a call this afternoon or evening to go over the draft Af-Pak regional strategy. Who should be on call? It is quite good but lacks milestones and budgets for each section. Sounds good. Huma and I will work to set it up. The budget issue is complicated -- we\'ve had several discussions about it. It\'s hard to put down numbers with confidence. Call should be with Jack, Piper, Rich, Paul Jones, and Sean Misko. Re the required report for Kerry-Lugar, I want to be sure that the language in both our report and this one echo the same language. Paul, Sean, and Rich are going back over to make sure of that. Our chief method is to use framing language from the strategy to frame the KLB report as well. I never called Patricia Espinosa--should I? Will check with WHA. Also, have we rec\'d a memo from Shaun Woodard for Robinson and McGuinness calls? Huma should have this memo for you. There will also be a PC on Af-Pak Tuesday and I want to be sure our report is ready. Yes -- this is consistent with our timeline.','Followup issuesI think it.is important at least to put in ranges of proposed budget #s. Is that possible? Answers under each: Will I receive a full notebook for approps hearings tonight? Yes, and a draft of the testimony. I\'d like a call this afternoon or evening to go over the draft Af-Pak regional strategy. Who should be on call? It is quite good but lacks \"milestones\" and budgets for each section. Sounds good. Huma and I will work to set it up. The budget issue is complicated -- we\'ve had several discussions about it. It\'s hard to put down numbers with confidence. Call should be with Jack, Piper, Rich, Paul Jones, and Sean Misko. Re the required report for Kerry-Lugar, I want to be sure that the language in both our report and this one echo the same language. Paul, Sean, and Rich are going back over to make sure of that. Our chief method is to use framing language from the strategy to frame the KLB report as well. I never called Patricia Espinosa--should I? Will check with WHA. Also, have we rec\'d a memo from Shaun Woodard for Robinson and McGuinness calls? Huma should have this memo for you. There will also be a PC on Af-Pak Tuesday and I want to be sure our report is ready. Yes -- this is consistent with our timeline.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Laconic_phrase',11,1,'1677 - C05761608.txt','OAS--againI\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. Sullivan, Jacob J B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage?','OAS--againI\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. Sullivan, Jacob J B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage?'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Laconic_phrase',11,1,'1692 - C05761663.txt','OAS--againBecause of the time difference, your clips were prepared at midnight Eastern Time so many are still early versions. But what we\'re seeing online right now look MUCH better this morning than even 5 hours ago - it just took a bit for your statement, our conf call, our pushback, and our travelers to catch up. Many including the Times take a very different tone. And all note Cuba\'s not in. Mostly, stories are small and seem buried. I\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. 15 Sullivan, Jacob i B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage? 16','OAS--againBecause of the time difference, your clips were prepared at midnight Eastern Time so many are still early versions. But what we\'re seeing online right now look MUCH better this morning than even 5 hours ago - it just took a bit for your statement, our conf call, our pushback, and our travelers to catch up. Many including the Times take a very different tone. And all note Cuba\'s not in. Mostly, stories are small and seem buried. I\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. 15 Sullivan, Jacob i B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage? 16'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Laconic_phrase',11,1,'1889 - C05762377.txt','FollowupI have this queued and ready on my desktop whenever you would like to see it. It\'s a video that is approximately 4 minutes in length. I heard that the won a contest on You Tube. I\'d like to see him. His name is Can you show me?','FollowupI have this queued and ready on my desktop whenever you would like to see it. It\'s a video that is approximately 4 minutes in length. I heard that the won a contest on You Tube. I\'d like to see him. His name is Can you show me?'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Laconic_phrase',11,1,'2284 - C05763078.txt','Higher Education Dinner on August 17 - Proposed Guest ListHRC: Below is the recommended guest list for the August 17 Education Dinner. I solicited input from Nina F, AMS, and John. I think it\'s a good list but you should look through it ? it\'s long (19) b/c there likely will be a large number who will not be available in August given the academic calendar. We will work our way down it to get 12-14 outside attendees leaving about 6 seats for State. The guest list includes university and college presidents, scholars, public intellectuals and journalists who have thought creatively about the role higher education is playing and could play as part of smart diplomacy. Once you sign off on this guest list for invitations (so add or subject any), I will work with Anne-Marie to discuss format and assignments for folks for speaking.','Higher Education Dinner on August 17 - Proposed Guest ListHRC: Below is the recommended guest list for the August 17 Education Dinner. I solicited input from Nina F, AMS, and John. I think it\'s a good list but you should look through it ? it\'s long (19) b/c there likely will be a large number who will not be available in August given the academic calendar. We will work our way down it to get 12-14 outside attendees leaving about 6 seats for State. The guest list includes university and college presidents, scholars, public intellectuals and journalists who have thought creatively about the role higher education is playing and could play as part of \"smart diplomacy\". Once you sign off on this guest list for invitations (so add or subject any), I will work with Anne-Marie to discuss format and assignments for folks for speaking.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Laconic_phrase',11,1,'2336 - C05763181.txt','8:30 draftAttachments: CFR 7[3].14.09 1150 prn.doc Jim K. sent in some edits in the middle of the night -- strictly designed to trim/improve flow. Think it\'s worth you flipping through to see if any strike you as worth making. OK. Went through it. It\'s not too much shorter, but I think it\'s tighter here and there. Made slight change at end to try to tie in with how it started to bring full circle. An area where you could save time and space (but I didn\'t try to change it) would be to shorten the parts where you talk about Israel and Palestine and about Iraq and Afghanistan - it seems to me that those are tactical discussions of an existing issue, and somewhat removed from the more abstract and strategic policy outline she\'s otherwise aiming at here. By the way, the phrase global network of diverse partnerships seems to be absent now. I kind of liked it on several levels, but I presume it met some objection along the way... On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Jim Kennedy wrote: so far have gotten through page nine and wanted to send what i have, will do more in next few hours tonight. On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 6:44 PM, Jim Kennedy < I will do so. I\'m good at shrinking without cutting. Thnx. wrote: On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 5:39 PM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: Hi Jim, We need you to give this one more pass-through ? if you can find places to cut and clarify, that would be great. Can you send something tonight your time? 216 217','8:30 draftAttachments: CFR 7[3].14.09 1150 prn.doc Jim K. sent in some edits in the middle of the night -- strictly designed to trim/improve flow. Think it\'s worth you flipping through to see if any strike you as worth making. OK. Went through it. It\'s not too much shorter, but I think it\'s tighter here and there. Made slight change at end to try to tie in with how it started to bring full circle. An area where you could save time and space (but I didn\'t try to change it) would be to shorten the parts where you talk about Israel and Palestine and about Iraq and Afghanistan - it seems to me that those are tactical discussions of an existing issue, and somewhat removed from the more abstract and strategic policy outline she\'s otherwise aiming at here. By the way, the phrase \"global network of diverse partnerships\" seems to be absent now. I kind of liked it on several levels, but I presume it met some objection along the way... On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Jim Kennedy wrote: so far have gotten through page nine and wanted to send what i have, will do more in next few hours tonight. On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 6:44 PM, Jim Kennedy < I will do so. I\'m good at shrinking without cutting. Thnx. wrote: On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 5:39 PM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: Hi Jim, We need you to give this one more pass-through ? if you can find places to cut and clarify, that would be great. Can you send something tonight your time? 216 217'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Laconic_phrase',11,1,'2341 - C05763198.txt','8:30 draftCheck w Holbrooke-- Jim K. sent in some edits in the middle of the night -- strictly designed to trim/improve flow. Think it\'s worth you flipping through to see if any strike you as worth making. OK. Went through it. It\'s not too much shorter, but I think it\'s tighter here and there. Made slight change at end to try to tie in with how it started to bring full circle. An area where you could save time and space (but I didn\'t try to change it) would be to shorten the parts where you talk about Israel and Palestine and about Iraq and Afghanistan - it seems to me that those are tactical discussions of an existing issue, and somewhat removed from the more abstract and strategic policy outline she\'s otherwise aiming at here. By the way, the phrase global network of diverse partnerships seems to be absent now. I kind of liked it on several levels, but I presume it met some objection along the way... On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Jim Kennedy wrote:','8:30 draftCheck w Holbrooke-- Jim K. sent in some edits in the middle of the night -- strictly designed to trim/improve flow. Think it\'s worth you flipping through to see if any strike you as worth making. OK. Went through it. It\'s not too much shorter, but I think it\'s tighter here and there. Made slight change at end to try to tie in with how it started to bring full circle. An area where you could save time and space (but I didn\'t try to change it) would be to shorten the parts where you talk about Israel and Palestine and about Iraq and Afghanistan - it seems to me that those are tactical discussions of an existing issue, and somewhat removed from the more abstract and strategic policy outline she\'s otherwise aiming at here. By the way, the phrase \"global network of diverse partnerships\" seems to be absent now. I kind of liked it on several levels, but I presume it met some objection along the way... On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Jim Kennedy wrote:'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Laconic_phrase',11,1,'2590 - C05764087.txt','Revised Draft Statement on Sri LankaI couldn\'t agree more. It should be a letter, and we shouldn\'t be too defensive. This is a time-worn tactic of the GOSL: have a conniption when someone says something you don\'t like, characterize the statement in the worst possible way (never mind that she also referred to the Balkans and nobody from Bosnia or Serbia is making a fuss) and force the other side to back down, abjectly. I just spoke to hrc. We should do this from melanne. She still wants to see a draft. She WI this is where it had been left after conferring later this am with you all - let\'s make those adjustments and get a drsft she can review that conforms. Thanks. Cdm A letter from Melanne that makes its way into the public domain achieves the same goal of putting out a countering narrative to whatever handful of outlets have covered this. But coming from Melanne it is far more confirming of HRC\'s statement, as opposed to a widely released spokesman statement which will invariably read like a correction/retraction. I fear how the 3,000 outlets who have not even noticed this issue will react to this statement. And with a letter from Melanne, the Sri Lankans still get a response - arguable a more substantive one Jake, I was in this same place an hour ago when we had a conference call with the Secretary. She feels that this has generated a great deal of media commentary in various quarters, including prominent outlets in this country (LAT) and in Asia that we have no choice but to respond in a public way. Government supporters are saying that she is listening to the Tamil diaspora. What this does is reinforces her statement, but gives the government a little something on recent experience, and then does the pivot to reconciliation and what they need to do now, reinforcing our current policy. PJ Having read this I wonder if this is better done as a clarifying letter from Melanne to Sri Lankan FM that we publicly release? Having the spokesman clarify the Secretary\'s words in an official statement has a slightly uncomfortable feel to it. It requires us to set up the critique and then respond to it, rather than just having an official and direct response to the protest that we can point others to. In the second paragraph, between the second and third sentence, do you want to say explicitly that this was the basis of the Secretary\'s statement? Just a thought. Importance: High Try this. PJ STATEMENT BY THE SPOKESMAN Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in remarks Wednesday before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict, stated that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries. In her statement, she specifically cited Sri Lanka, which prompted an official protest by the Government of Sri Lanka and some news commentary around the world. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching well into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations substantiated numerous reports of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. This controversy should not detract from the specific actions that Sri Lanka needs to take now. With the end of the military conflict, Secretary Clinton believes strongly that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights. The government of Sri Lanka should release more than 250,000 displaced persons who are still confined in camps, and lead a process of genuine political and social reconciliation that changes how the Sinhalese and Tamil people relate to each other. The United States stands ready to assist and support the people of Sri Lanka with these critical challenges.','Revised Draft Statement on Sri LankaI couldn\'t agree more. It should be a letter, and we shouldn\'t be too defensive. This is a time-worn tactic of the GOSL: have a conniption when someone says something you don\'t like, characterize the statement in the worst possible way (never mind that she also referred to the Balkans and nobody from Bosnia or Serbia is making a fuss) and force the other side to back down, abjectly. I just spoke to hrc. We should do this from melanne. She still wants to see a draft. She WI this is where it had been left after conferring later this am with you all - let\'s make those adjustments and get a drsft she can review that conforms. Thanks. Cdm A letter from Melanne that makes its way into the public domain achieves the same goal of putting out a countering narrative to whatever handful of outlets have covered this. But coming from Melanne it is far more confirming of HRC\'s statement, as opposed to a widely released spokesman statement which will invariably read like a correction/retraction. I fear how the 3,000 outlets who have not even noticed this issue will react to this statement. And with a letter from Melanne, the Sri Lankans still get a response - arguable a more substantive one Jake, I was in this same place an hour ago when we had a conference call with the Secretary. She feels that this has generated a great deal of media commentary in various quarters, including prominent outlets in this country (LAT) and in Asia that we have no choice but to respond in a public way. Government supporters are saying that she is listening to the Tamil diaspora. What this does is reinforces her statement, but gives the government a little something on recent experience, and then does the pivot to reconciliation and what they need to do now, reinforcing our current policy. PJ Having read this I wonder if this is better done as a clarifying letter from Melanne to Sri Lankan FM that we publicly release? Having the spokesman clarify the Secretary\'s words in an official statement has a slightly uncomfortable feel to it. It requires us to set up the critique and then respond to it, rather than just having an official and direct response to the protest that we can point others to. In the second paragraph, between the second and third sentence, do you want to say explicitly that \"this was the basis of the Secretary\'s statement\"? Just a thought. Importance: High Try this. PJ STATEMENT BY THE SPOKESMAN Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in remarks Wednesday before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict, stated that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries. In her statement, she specifically cited Sri Lanka, which prompted an official protest by the Government of Sri Lanka and some news commentary around the world. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching well into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations substantiated numerous reports of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. This controversy should not detract from the specific actions that Sri Lanka needs to take now. With the end of the military conflict, Secretary Clinton believes strongly that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights. The government of Sri Lanka should release more than 250,000 displaced persons who are still confined in camps, and lead a process of genuine political and social reconciliation that changes how the Sinhalese and Tamil people relate to each other. The United States stands ready to assist and support the people of Sri Lanka with these critical challenges.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Laconic_phrase',11,1,'262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Laconic_phrase',11,1,'3154 - C05765145.txt','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately, the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. I think we should ... get on it and get with it. It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an unprecedented offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli restraint in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, unprecedented, even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan falls far short of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it unprecedented, which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah you stand there guardedly optimistic in public in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. \"We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately,\" the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. \"I think we should ... get on it and get with it.\" It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an \"unprecedented\" offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli \"restraint\" in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, \"unprecedented,\" even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan \"falls far short\" of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it \"unprecedented,\" which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East; clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah; you stand there \"guardedly optimistic\" in public; in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Laconic_phrase',11,1,'3489 - C05766116.txt','Followup issuesI think it is important at least to put in ranges of proposed budget #s. Is that possible? Answers under each: Will I receive a full notebook for approps hearings tonight? Yes, and a draft of the testimony. I\'d like a call this afternoon or evening to go over the draft Af-Pak regional strategy. Who should be on call? It is quite good but lacks milestones and budgets for each section. Sounds good. Huma and I will work to set it up. The budget issue is complicated -- we\'ve had several discussions about it. It\'s hard to put down numbers with confidence. Call should be with Jack, Piper, Rich, Paul Jones, and Sean Misko. Re the required report for Kerry-Lugar, I want to be sure that the language in both our report and this one echo the same language. Paul, Sean, and Rich are going back over to make sure of that. Our chief method is to use framing language from the strategy to frame the KLB report as well. I never called Patricia Espinosa--should I? Will check with WHA.','Followup issuesI think it is important at least to put in ranges of proposed budget #s. Is that possible? Answers under each: Will I receive a full notebook for approps hearings tonight? Yes, and a draft of the testimony. I\'d like a call this afternoon or evening to go over the draft Af-Pak regional strategy. Who should be on call? It is quite good but lacks \"milestones\" and budgets for each section. Sounds good. Huma and I will work to set it up. The budget issue is complicated -- we\'ve had several discussions about it. It\'s hard to put down numbers with confidence. Call should be with Jack, Piper, Rich, Paul Jones, and Sean Misko. Re the required report for Kerry-Lugar, I want to be sure that the language in both our report and this one echo the same language. Paul, Sean, and Rich are going back over to make sure of that. Our chief method is to use framing language from the strategy to frame the KLB report as well. I never called Patricia Espinosa--should I? Will check with WHA.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lael_Brainard',1,1,'1389 - C05761044.txt','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or G. The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed statethink tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or \"G\". The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed state;think tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Lage_Rahm',4,1,'1895 - C05762391.txt','Rahm needs to talk to you this morning147','Rahm needs to talk to you this morning147'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Lage_Rahm',4,1,'2641 - C05764162.txt','polo tone ReportWnac\'s or what . loulo say. iVlitchell just reported to me how strongly the Israelis feel that the POTUS and I lorcrAuliy about it now. 4i?t1 they said if there is a vote in the UNGA that\'s the end of the peace process. knt),iti.j Mitchell at my cutquest is calling Rahm and Dan Shapiro to report and be sure POTUS knows before h , tapes','polo tone ReportWnac\'s or what . ;loulo say. iVlitchell just reported to me how strongly the Israelis feel that the POTUS and I lorcrAuliy about it now. 4i?t1 they said if there is a vote in the UNGA that\'s the end of the peace process. knt),iti.j Mitchell at my cutquest is calling Rahm and Dan Shapiro to report and be sure POTUS knows before h , tapes'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Lage_Rahm',4,1,'2789 - C05764481.txt','Secretary\'s EmailDo you want him to have your email? The Secretary and Rahm are speaking, and she just asked him to email her?can you send me her address please? Thanks Amanda 87','Secretary\'s EmailDo you want him to have your email? The Secretary and Rahm are speaking, and she just asked him to email her?can you send me her address please? Thanks Amanda 87'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Lage_Rahm',4,1,'2790 - C05764484.txt','Secretary\'s EmailK - will give to him directly Yes Do you want him to have your email? The Secretary and Rahm are speaking, and she just asked him to email her ? can you send me her address please? Thanks Amanda 88','Secretary\'s EmailK - will give to him directly Yes Do you want him to have your email? The Secretary and Rahm are speaking, and she just asked him to email her ? can you send me her address please? Thanks Amanda 88'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lagos',1,1,'3178 - C05765230.txt','UpdateHad lengthy talk w Z. Could not turn him around on his desire to pull out from Accord despite a lengthy effort. He believes M not negotiating in good faith. Says he has direct channel to M and the word back is that M not willing to implement Accord. Z claims his prestige and that of US and OAS are on the line if there is no dignified way out. He said he was most appreciative of strong support from the US. He said he planned to call Lagos and Solis and explain his reasons on the matter. Z said he would keep the door open if M was willing to offer a creative and serious way out. He asked that I discuss w Corrales, Reina and the OAS. We just discussed various ways to manage this situation. Suggest conference call. Hugo','UpdateHad lengthy talk w Z. Could not turn him around on his desire to pull out from Accord despite a lengthy effort. He believes M not negotiating in good faith. Says he has direct channel to M and the word back is that M not willing to implement Accord. Z claims his prestige and that of US and OAS are on the line if there is no dignified way out. He said he was most appreciative of strong support from the US. He said he planned to call Lagos and Solis and explain his reasons on the matter. Z said he would keep the door open if M was willing to offer a creative and serious way out. He asked that I discuss w Corrales, Reina and the OAS. We just discussed various ways to manage this situation. Suggest conference call. Hugo'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'LaGuardia_Airport',6,1,'1856 - C05762276.txt','Mini Schedule 5/18/098:00 am DEPART Private Residence 9:00 am En route UN Building 9:00 am ARRIVE UN Building 9:00 am FOLLOWING IN HER FOOTSTEPS BREAKFAST HONORING 10:00 am ELEANOR ROOSEVELT UN Delegates Dining Room, UN Building 10:00 am DEPART United Nations Building *En route OTR 10:30 am OTR 12:30 pm Location: Tbd 1:00 pm ARRIVE Barnard College 1:00 pm PULL-ASIDES w/PAOLA RAMOS AND KATE PYNOOS 1:10 pm Location Tbd 1:15 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT BARNARD COLLEGE\'s 2009 2:30 pm COMMENCEMENT South Lawn, Columbia Campus 3:00 pm DEPART Barnard College *En route LaGuardia Airport 3:30 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 4:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport (LGA) via US Airways Shuttle #2181 5:16 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 5:30 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport *En route State Department 5:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 5:45 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 6:30 pm State Department 6:30 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 6:55 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER 8:30 pm BINYAMIN NETANYAHU James Monroe Room, 8th floor *Official photo at top. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 23','Mini Schedule 5/18/098:00 am DEPART Private Residence 9:00 am En route UN Building 9:00 am ARRIVE UN Building 9:00 am \"FOLLOWING IN HER FOOTSTEPS\" BREAKFAST HONORING 10:00 am ELEANOR ROOSEVELT UN Delegates Dining Room, UN Building 10:00 am DEPART United Nations Building *En route OTR 10:30 am OTR 12:30 pm Location: Tbd 1:00 pm ARRIVE Barnard College 1:00 pm PULL-ASIDES w/PAOLA RAMOS AND KATE PYNOOS 1:10 pm Location Tbd 1:15 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT BARNARD COLLEGE\'s 2009 2:30 pm COMMENCEMENT South Lawn, Columbia Campus 3:00 pm DEPART Barnard College *En route LaGuardia Airport 3:30 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 4:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport (LGA) via US Airways Shuttle #2181 5:16 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 5:30 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport *En route State Department 5:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 5:45 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 6:30 pm State Department 6:30 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 6:55 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER 8:30 pm BINYAMIN NETANYAHU James Monroe Room, 8th floor *Official photo at top. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 23'),(12.064573083253274,6.032286541626637,2500,'LaGuardia_Airport',6,2,'2084 - C05762737.txt','Mini Schedule 7/10/097:30 am PHONE CALL w/SWISS FEDERAL COUNCILLOR MICHELINE 7:45 am CALMY-REY Secretary\'s Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am PRIVATE BREAKFAST 9:30 am James Madison Room, 84\' floor 9:30 am OFFICE TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am TOWN HALL MEETING 11:00 am Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Approx. 700 employees attending. 11:30 am PHOTO OPS 11:35 am Secretary\'s Outer Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR DANIEL BENJAMIN, 12:20 pm COORDINATOR FOR COUNTERTERRORISM Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 170 guests attending. 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm MEETING w/TIM SOLSO, CEO OF CUMMINS AND CO-CHAIR US- 1:30 pm BRAZIL CEO FORUM Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/EUROPEAN UNION COMMISSIONER BENITA 2:00 pm FERRERO-WALDNER Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/UN AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm MEETING w/DENNIS ROSS 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Reagan National Airport 3:35 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 4:00 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport via US Air Shuttle #2187 En route New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 5:13 pm ARRIVE New York, New York 5:30 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 6:30 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 134','Mini Schedule 7/10/097:30 am PHONE CALL w/SWISS FEDERAL COUNCILLOR MICHELINE 7:45 am CALMY-REY Secretary\'s Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am PRIVATE BREAKFAST 9:30 am James Madison Room, 84\' floor 9:30 am OFFICE TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am TOWN HALL MEETING 11:00 am Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Approx. 700 employees attending. 11:30 am PHOTO OPS 11:35 am Secretary\'s Outer Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR DANIEL BENJAMIN, 12:20 pm COORDINATOR FOR COUNTERTERRORISM Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 170 guests attending. 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm MEETING w/TIM SOLSO, CEO OF CUMMINS AND CO-CHAIR US- 1:30 pm BRAZIL CEO FORUM Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/EUROPEAN UNION COMMISSIONER BENITA 2:00 pm FERRERO-WALDNER Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/UN AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm MEETING w/DENNIS ROSS 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Reagan National Airport 3:35 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 4:00 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport via US Air Shuttle #2187 En route New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 5:13 pm ARRIVE New York, New York 5:30 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 6:30 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 134'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'LaGuardia_Airport',6,1,'2574 - C05764056.txt','Mini Schedule 10/2/09 Friday8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am THANK YOU TO UNGA STAFF 9:25 am Ben Franklin Room 9:30 am PRE-BRIEF MEETING 9:45 am Secretary\'s Office 9:45am PVT MTG w/ SE MITCHELL AND SA\'EB EREKAT 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/ORGANIZATION OF THE ISLAMIC (OIC) 12:00 pm CONFERENCE SECRETARY GENERAL EKMELEDDIN IHSANOGLU Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 12:15 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm MEETING w/ HOLBROOKE TEAM 4:00 pm Principals Conference Room 7516/SCI Area 4:00 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Washington National Airport 7:40 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 8:00 pm DEPART Washington National Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2186 En route New York, NY 9:20 pm ARRIVE New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 9:30 pm DEPART New York-LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 10:15 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 10/2/09 Friday8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am THANK YOU TO UNGA STAFF 9:25 am Ben Franklin Room 9:30 am PRE-BRIEF MEETING 9:45 am Secretary\'s Office 9:45am PVT MTG w/ SE MITCHELL AND SA\'EB EREKAT 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/ORGANIZATION OF THE ISLAMIC (OIC) 12:00 pm CONFERENCE SECRETARY GENERAL EKMELEDDIN IHSANOGLU Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 12:15 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm MEETING w/ HOLBROOKE TEAM 4:00 pm Principals Conference Room 7516/SCI Area 4:00 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Washington National Airport 7:40 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 8:00 pm DEPART Washington National Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2186 En route New York, NY 9:20 pm ARRIVE New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 9:30 pm DEPART New York-LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 10:15 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'LaGuardia_Airport',6,1,'2722 - C05764334.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 9/2/0910:00 am DEPART OTR Residence En route LaGuardia Airport [drive time: 2 hours, 40 minutes] 12:40 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 1:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2175 En route Washington National Airport 2:06 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 2:15 pm DEPART Washington National Airport En route State Department 2:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:30 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm MEETING w/AMBASSADOR BOB BRADTKE AND A/S PHIL GORDON 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm FAREWELL CALL w/CLINT WILLIAMSON (S/VVCI) 3:40 pm Secretary\'s Office *Official photo preceding. 3:45 pm MEETING w/LISSA MUSCATINE 4:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/NSC ADVISOR GENERAL JAMES JONES 5:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm MEETING w/ANNE MARIE SLAUGHTER 6:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm DEPART State Department En route Private Residence 6:40 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 30','Mini Schedule Wednesday 9/2/0910:00 am DEPART OTR Residence En route LaGuardia Airport [drive time: 2 hours, 40 minutes] 12:40 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 1:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2175 En route Washington National Airport 2:06 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 2:15 pm DEPART Washington National Airport En route State Department 2:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:30 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm MEETING w/AMBASSADOR BOB BRADTKE AND A/S PHIL GORDON 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm FAREWELL CALL w/CLINT WILLIAMSON (S/VVCI) 3:40 pm Secretary\'s Office *Official photo preceding. 3:45 pm MEETING w/LISSA MUSCATINE 4:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/NSC ADVISOR GENERAL JAMES JONES 5:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm MEETING w/ANNE MARIE SLAUGHTER 6:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm DEPART State Department En route Private Residence 6:40 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 30'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'LaGuardia_Airport',6,1,'3304 - C05765813.txt','Mini Schedule 9/11/098:00 am BREAKFAST w/SENATORS MCCAIN, LIEBERMAN AND COLLINS 9:00 am James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 9:00 am DROP-BY MEETING w/SE MITCHELL 9:15 am S Conference Room 9:30 am MEETING w/LT. GENERAL PAUL SELVA (JCS) 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:55 am MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR TERRENCE LEE BARNICH, 10:30 am George C. Marshall Auditorium 10:50 am BRIEFING w/CHRISTOPHER HILL U.S. AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ 11:50 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 11:50 am DROP-BY w/CAMBODIAN PARLIMENTARIAN MU SOCHUA 11:55 am Secretary\'s Office *Official photo. 11:55 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:00 pm ARRIVE White House 12:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE MEETING w/RAHM EMMANUEL 12:45 pm COS Office, West Wing 1:00 pm SUNDAY MEETING PREP 2:45 pm White House Situation Room 2:50 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 2:55 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:00 pm WOMEN\'S FUND MEETING 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:40 pm DEPART State Department *En route Andrews AFB 4:05 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 4:15 pm DEPART Andrews AFB via Air Force Aircraft Tail ilTbd *En route New York, NY 5:05 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 5:10 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport *En route Beacon Theater 5:55 pm ARRIVE Beacon Theater 6:00 pm KEYNOTE REMARKS AT THE SEPTEMBER 116 NATIONAL 6:45 pm DAY OF SERVICE COMMEMORATION Beacon Theater 6:50 pm DEPART Beacon Theater *En route Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:10 pm ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:15 pm THE ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE\'S FOUR FREEDOMS AWARD 9:00 pm CEREMONY AND GALA DINNER Grand Ballroom, Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:05 pm DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 9/11/098:00 am BREAKFAST w/SENATORS MCCAIN, LIEBERMAN AND COLLINS 9:00 am James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 9:00 am DROP-BY MEETING w/SE MITCHELL 9:15 am S Conference Room 9:30 am MEETING w/LT. GENERAL PAUL SELVA (JCS) 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:55 am MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR TERRENCE LEE BARNICH, 10:30 am George C. Marshall Auditorium 10:50 am BRIEFING w/CHRISTOPHER HILL U.S. AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ 11:50 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 11:50 am DROP-BY w/CAMBODIAN PARLIMENTARIAN MU SOCHUA 11:55 am Secretary\'s Office *Official photo. 11:55 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:00 pm ARRIVE White House 12:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE MEETING w/RAHM EMMANUEL 12:45 pm COS Office, West Wing 1:00 pm SUNDAY MEETING PREP 2:45 pm White House Situation Room 2:50 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 2:55 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:00 pm WOMEN\'S FUND MEETING 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:40 pm DEPART State Department *En route Andrews AFB 4:05 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 4:15 pm DEPART Andrews AFB via Air Force Aircraft Tail ilTbd *En route New York, NY 5:05 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 5:10 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport *En route Beacon Theater 5:55 pm ARRIVE Beacon Theater 6:00 pm KEYNOTE REMARKS AT THE SEPTEMBER 116 NATIONAL 6:45 pm DAY OF SERVICE COMMEMORATION Beacon Theater 6:50 pm DEPART Beacon Theater *En route Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:10 pm ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:15 pm THE ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE\'S FOUR FREEDOMS AWARD 9:00 pm CEREMONY AND GALA DINNER Grand Ballroom, Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:05 pm DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route Private Residence ###'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'LaGuardia_Airport',6,1,'3575 - C05766279.txt','Mini Schedule 9/28/09 Monday8:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En mute Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:45 am ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 10:00 am MEETING w/AFGHAN FOREIGN MINISTER SPANTA Suite 34H 10:35 am PERSONAL/STAFF TIME 10:55 am Private Suite 11:00 am MEETING w/ARMENIAN FOREIGN MINISTER NALBANDIAN 11:30 am Suite 34H 11:35 am PERSONAL/STAFF TIME 11:55 am Suite 34H 12:00 pm MEETING w/TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER DAVUTOGLU 1:00 pm Suite 34H 1:00 pm 1:10 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 1:15 pin MEETING w/CAMBODIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER/ 1:45 pm FOREIGN MINISTER NAMHONG Suite 34H 1:45 pm 2:05 pin PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 2:10 pin DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route LaGuardia Airport 2:35 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 3:00 pin DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways #2179 *En route Washington Nat\'l Airport 4:15 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 4:25 pm DEPART Washington National Airport *En route State Department 4:40 pin ARRIVE State Department 4:45 pm OFFICE TIME 6:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ BOB GATES (T) 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:05 pm DINNER FOR INCOMING NATO SECRETARY GENERAL 8:30 pin RASMUSSEN Monroe Room, 8th Floor 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ? ###','Mini Schedule 9/28/09 Monday8:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En mute Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:45 am ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 10:00 am MEETING w/AFGHAN FOREIGN MINISTER SPANTA Suite 34H 10:35 am PERSONAL/STAFF TIME 10:55 am Private Suite 11:00 am MEETING w/ARMENIAN FOREIGN MINISTER NALBANDIAN 11:30 am Suite 34H 11:35 am PERSONAL/STAFF TIME 11:55 am Suite 34H 12:00 pm MEETING w/TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER DAVUTOGLU 1:00 pm Suite 34H 1:00 pm 1:10 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 1:15 pin MEETING w/CAMBODIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER/ 1:45 pm FOREIGN MINISTER NAMHONG Suite 34H 1:45 pm 2:05 pin PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 2:10 pin DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route LaGuardia Airport 2:35 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 3:00 pin DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways #2179 *En route Washington Nat\'l Airport 4:15 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 4:25 pm DEPART Washington National Airport *En route State Department 4:40 pin ARRIVE State Department 4:45 pm OFFICE TIME 6:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ BOB GATES (T) 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:05 pm DINNER FOR INCOMING NATO SECRETARY GENERAL 8:30 pin RASMUSSEN Monroe Room, 8th Floor 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ? ###'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Lahore',3,1,'1764 - C05761848.txt','(AP) Blast in Lahore many casualtiesBlast in Lahore many casualties LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) A powerful bomb exploded in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore on Wednesday, ripping buildings apart and causing many casualties, according to officials and television footage. The mid-morning blast occurred the office of the emergency police service in main business district of Lahore. The nearby office of Pakistan\'s main intelligence agency was also badly damaged. There is a large number of casualties, local government official Khoro Pervaiz told Dawn news channel. Sporadic gunfire was heard in the area of the blast, and troops rushed to the scene. Television footage taken shortly after the blast showed emergency workers carrying at least one body covered by a blanket to an ambulance, and injured bystanders mopping blood from wounds. The blast comes as government forces are engaged in a major offensive against Taliban militants who have seized control of the northwestern Swat Valley. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTLOstate.gov 14','(AP) Blast in Lahore; many casualtiesBlast in Lahore; many casualties LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) A powerful bomb exploded in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore on Wednesday, ripping buildings apart and causing many casualties, according to officials and television footage. The mid-morning blast occurred the office of the emergency police service in main business district of Lahore. The nearby office of Pakistan\'s main intelligence agency was also badly damaged. \"There is a large number of casualties,\" local government official Khoro Pervaiz told Dawn news channel. Sporadic gunfire was heard in the area of the blast, and troops rushed to the scene. Television footage taken shortly after the blast showed emergency workers carrying at least one body covered by a blanket to an ambulance, and injured bystanders mopping blood from wounds. The blast comes as government forces are engaged in a major offensive against Taliban militants who have seized control of the northwestern Swat Valley. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTLOstate.gov 14'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Lahore',3,1,'2288 - C05763085.txt','Higher Education Dinner on August 17 - Proposed Guest ListB6 I don\'t see September. in this role as much as women\'s roles and rights which I\'d like to do dinner on in early B5 I\'d like to add a community college leader like whom I know well or someone else you can identify. Jill Biden gave a well-received speech about comm coils in Paris before a big international audience and generated a lot of interest. Also a lot of the higher ed in the developing world is church based and funded. The Methodists have started a large university in Africa. There are other examples like the college in Lahore Lugar mentioned to me. We should have a rep of this segment of higher ed operating in other countries. And . .works for the fastest growing college network in the world, Laureate Universities, started by Doug Becker who Bill likes a lot. It\'s a for-profit model that should be represented. Also one of the real world problems is getting more students into the US to study. Our typical costs are prohibitive. Beria College in Kentucky, charges no tuition but requires all students to work and attracts a lot B6 of foreign students.','Higher Education Dinner on August 17 - Proposed Guest ListB6 I don\'t see September. in this role as much as women\'s roles and rights which I\'d like to do dinner on in early B5 I\'d like to add a community college leader like whom I know well or someone else you can identify. Jill Biden gave a well-received speech about comm coils in Paris before a big international audience and generated a lot of interest. Also a lot of the higher ed in the developing world is church based and funded. The Methodists have started a large university in Africa. There are other examples like the college in Lahore Lugar mentioned to me. We should have a rep of this segment of higher ed operating in other countries. And . .works for the fastest growing college network in the world, Laureate Universities, started by Doug Becker who Bill likes a lot. It\'s a for-profit model that should be represented. Also one of the real world problems is getting more students into the US to study. Our typical costs are prohibitive. Beria College in Kentucky, charges no tuition but requires all students to work and attracts a lot B6 of foreign students.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Lahore',3,1,'3147 - C05765104.txt','from Dawn -- you may like these responsesAsif Akhtar, Lahore: Urdu news channel anchors ... succeed in prompting Clinton to declare that far from being dispatched, the money had only been set aside, and if the Pakistani people didn\'t want the money they didn\'t have to take it. The open-ended question reduced a cackling room to pin-drop silence, almost embarrassing the anchors for pursuing that line of questioning in the first place. It seems none of the haughty anchors were ready to make the billion-dollar blunder by ticking off the Secretary of State and losing all that aid money. Clinton handled most of the questions and concerns with a calm and a poise people would have never expected from her predecessor Condaleeza Rice, who would have been more comfortable carrying out the offensive without the charm. Given the circumstances, this attempt by a US official at bridging the gap between Pakistani opinions and US policy is commendable. Maryam, Lahore: We need to use our heads rather than our emotions all the time. its time to reflect where we went wrong as a nation too.\' Ibrahim, Lahore: it was really funny to see Mrs. Clinton handling the whole bunch of media and spin them around her little finger. Mrs. Clinton on the other hand carried herself like a true diplomat and a leader! Nadeem, Lahore: Clinton has showed her professionlism by engaging with the masses, someone of them from our tribal region. this is something that our leaders lack.','from Dawn -- you may like these responsesAsif Akhtar, Lahore: Urdu news channel anchors ... succeed in prompting Clinton to declare that far from being dispatched, the money had only been set aside, and if the Pakistani people didn\'t want the money they didn\'t have to take it. The open-ended question reduced a cackling room to pin-drop silence, almost embarrassing the anchors for pursuing that line of questioning in the first place. It seems none of the haughty anchors were ready to make the billion-dollar blunder by ticking off the Secretary of State and losing all that aid money. Clinton handled most of the questions and concerns with a calm and a poise people would have never expected from her predecessor Condaleeza Rice, who would have been more comfortable carrying out the offensive without the charm. Given the circumstances, this attempt by a US official at bridging the gap between Pakistani opinions and US policy is commendable. Maryam, Lahore: We need to use our heads rather than our emotions all the time. its time to reflect where we went wrong as a nation too.\' Ibrahim, Lahore: it was really funny to see Mrs. Clinton handling the whole bunch of media and spin them around her little finger. Mrs. Clinton on the other hand carried herself like a true diplomat and a leader! Nadeem, Lahore: Clinton has showed her professionlism by engaging with the masses, someone of them from our tribal region. this is something that our leaders lack.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Lakan',2,1,'1445 - C05761169.txt','Some intel for you...This is about Sri Lankan Govt and the Tigers... I have a good source. This was shared to me at my and Karen\'s Derby Party yesterday (can you believe the 50 to 1 odds winner?). There was a meeting held with Geitner asked for and led by IMF... They told him you were intruding into his domain by ordering/telling IMF to suspend funding to Sri Lakan Govt. B6','Some intel for you...This is about Sri Lankan Govt and the Tigers... I have a good source. This was shared to me at my and Karen\'s Derby Party yesterday (can you believe the 50 to 1 odds winner?). There was a meeting held with Geitner asked for and led by IMF... They told him you were intruding into his domain by ordering/telling IMF to suspend funding to Sri Lakan Govt. B6'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Lakan',2,1,'334 - C05758456.txt','Some Intel for you... Some intel for you...Do you know anything about this--from any angle? This is about Sri Lankan Govt and the Tigers... I have a good source. This was shared to me at my and Karen\'s Derby Party yesterday (can you believe the 50 to 1 odds winner?). There was a meeting held with Geitner asked for and led by IMF... They told him you were intruding into his domain by ordering/telling IMF to suspend funding to Sri Lakan Govt. My take is that the people on the ground both with World Bank and IMF believe the Tigers need to be completely defeated and any collateral damage inflicted on private people by SL govt in process is ok... They also believe Tigers are better at propaganda than SL govt... I have no idea what reality is... I know all about the conflict because there\'s been so much written over time but no idea of reality on ground. My point is that IMF/World Bank is hoping to get Geitner to intervene and they recently played to his sense of who is US point person on IMF... So, that\'s what I know. I\'ll keep my ears open.','Some Intel for you... Some intel for you...Do you know anything about this--from any angle? This is about Sri Lankan Govt and the Tigers... I have a good source. This was shared to me at my and Karen\'s Derby Party yesterday (can you believe the 50 to 1 odds winner?). There was a meeting held with Geitner asked for and led by IMF... They told him you were intruding into his domain by ordering/telling IMF to suspend funding to Sri Lakan Govt. My take is that the people on the ground both with World Bank and IMF believe the Tigers need to be completely defeated and any collateral damage inflicted on private people by SL govt in process is ok... They also believe Tigers are better at propaganda than SL govt... I have no idea what reality is... I know all about the conflict because there\'s been so much written over time but no idea of reality on ground. My point is that IMF/World Bank is hoping to get Geitner to intervene and they recently played to his sense of who is US point person on IMF... So, that\'s what I know. I\'ll keep my ears open.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Lamego',5,1,'2228 - C05762967.txt','WHEELS UP on GOLDMAN Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 10:00 local time Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 8:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 18:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 10:30 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionYes. Assume you are getting these updates as well. B6 Mills, Cheryl D It\'s 8 hours 45 minutes to Orlando. WHEELS UP for the Goldman plane. Importance: High Sean and David Goldman have left the consulate for the airport. Wheels up likely in one hour or less. SBU Sean has not yet arrived at the consulate. David Goldman, Rep Smith, David\'s attorneys and Mission personnel all safe at Consulate. Still set for 9am handover. Consulate will allow Sergio Tostes, attorney for the Brazilian family, into the building along with Sean and his grandmother, Silvana. We have arranged for the party to enter directly into the building via the garage. The grandmother announced to the press her intention to park 3 blocks away, as the consulate would not allow her in but press are quoting the Embassy spokesperson Orna Blum flatly contradicting that statement, emphasizing that for Sean\'s emotional well-being, and in sensitivity to Silvana and David, the reunion be safe, private, and calm. Importance: High It appears there will be no handover tonight. According to David\'s Brazilian attorney, the negotiators have broken up, having not been able to agree on the issue of the Grandmother accompanying Sean to the U.S. on the plane (clearly, the other side remains unaware of the source/nature of the charter flight that is pending a handover). We have rebuffed attempts by the Brazilian family\'s attorney to get clarification from the Americans as an obvious last-ditch ploy to once again present this as a U.S. vs Brazil issue. We have been clear to all parties that we the Mission have absolutely no role in any negotiation between the parties and will not/not undertake any contact with the family or their representatives. Deadline for handover established by the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court in Rio remains 9am Thursday ? morning at the U.S. Consulate. Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the warrant authorizing enforcement of the order has been issued and should be in the possession of law enforcement should the family not comply. BCA has confirmed they will be in early tomorrow morning, ready to arrange enforcement should that be necessary. However, David\'s attorney believes they will comply with the order and appear at the Consulate. We stand ready for multiple scenarios. In good news, the Brazilian Central Authority reported that the judge assigned to hear the two motions filed by attorneys for the Brazilian family in the Superior Tribunal de Justica (STJ) has denied both motions on the merits, not just refused to consider the motions. Links to the decisions for those who wish to read legal Portuguese are provided below. The frequently-announced press conference by the Brazilian family/their attorney never materialized. We await word on their next public relations foray. Importance: High I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details on that yet. Importance: High Good news this morning: Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal machinations to delay implementation of the court order, and that the turnover happened today. We do not/not know what if any conditions the family will try to place on a voluntary handover, so planning for police execution of the court order continues. Interpol office in Brasilia has assured BCA and the Embassy LEGAT that they are fully aware of the status of the ? case and are ready to provide support if Sean is not turned over. They will have action if the family attempts to hide Sean. We have contacted WHA Press and CA Press separately to discuss timing to release statements if/when we are successful with wheels up. We have discussed detailed contingency plans should the police be called upon to go to the family residence to enforce the order if voluntary handover does not occur. Also have plans in place to supplement personnel in Rio should this extend past today. We have a general sense of the timing of potential events: We expect to have more clarity from the attorneys as to whether or not voluntary handover will occur around noon/1pm local time, which is 9/10 DC time. Should police enforcement be required, that will likely mean mid/late afternoon local time. We will advise asap if this timeline shifts (as it is likely to do, this being Brazil.) Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at ST1 will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 00B which for us means 7-8am. We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first instance is on recess and the duty court judge will need to take action, but magistrates in Rio are keenly aware of the status of the case and may be prepared to move this evening. BCA is hoping to effect handover tonight, and will plan to send their psychologist to Rio if the handover must happen tomorrow morning.','WHEELS UP on GOLDMAN Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 10:00 local time Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 8:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 18:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 10:30 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionYes. Assume you are getting these updates as well. B6 Mills, Cheryl D; It\'s 8 hours 45 minutes to Orlando. WHEELS UP for the Goldman plane. Importance: High Sean and David Goldman have left the consulate for the airport. Wheels up likely in one hour or less. SBU Sean has not yet arrived at the consulate. David Goldman, Rep Smith, David\'s attorneys and Mission personnel all safe at Consulate. Still set for 9am handover. Consulate will allow Sergio Tostes, attorney for the Brazilian family, into the building along with Sean and his grandmother, Silvana. We have arranged for the party to enter directly into the building via the garage. The grandmother announced to the press her intention to \"park 3 blocks away, as the consulate would not allow her in\" but press are quoting the Embassy spokesperson Orna Blum flatly contradicting that statement, emphasizing that for Sean\'s emotional well-being, and in sensitivity to Silvana and David, the reunion be safe, private, and calm. Importance: High It appears there will be no handover tonight. According to David\'s Brazilian attorney, the negotiators have broken up, having not been able to agree on the issue of the Grandmother accompanying Sean to the U.S. on the plane (clearly, the other side remains unaware of the source/nature of the charter flight that is pending a handover). We have rebuffed attempts by the Brazilian family\'s attorney to \"get clarification from the Americans\" as an obvious last-ditch ploy to once again present this as a U.S. vs Brazil issue. We have been clear to all parties that we the Mission have absolutely no role in any negotiation between the parties and will not/not undertake any contact with the family or their representatives. Deadline for handover established by the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court in Rio remains 9am Thursday ? morning at the U.S. Consulate. Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the warrant authorizing enforcement of the order has been issued and should be in the possession of law enforcement should the family not comply. BCA has confirmed they will be in early tomorrow morning, ready to arrange enforcement should that be necessary. However, David\'s attorney believes they will comply with the order and appear at the Consulate. We stand ready for multiple scenarios. In good news, the Brazilian Central Authority reported that the judge assigned to hear the two motions filed by attorneys for the Brazilian family in the Superior Tribunal de Justica (STJ) has denied both motions on the merits, not just refused to consider the motions. Links to the decisions for those who wish to read legal Portuguese are provided below. The frequently-announced press conference by the Brazilian family/their attorney never materialized. We await word on their next public relations foray. Importance: High I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details on that yet. Importance: High Good news this morning: Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal machinations to delay implementation of the court order, and that the turnover happened today. We do not/not know what if any conditions the family will try to place on a voluntary handover, so planning for police execution of the court order continues. Interpol office in Brasilia has assured BCA and the Embassy LEGAT that they are fully aware of the status of the ? case and are ready to provide support if Sean is not turned over. They will have action if the family attempts to hide Sean. We have contacted WHA Press and CA Press separately to discuss timing to release statements if/when we are successful with wheels up. We have discussed detailed contingency plans should the police be called upon to go to the family residence to enforce the order if voluntary handover does not occur. Also have plans in place to supplement personnel in Rio should this extend past today. We have a general sense of the timing of potential events: We expect to have more clarity from the attorneys as to whether or not voluntary handover will occur around noon/1pm local time, which is 9/10 DC time. Should police enforcement be required, that will likely mean mid/late afternoon local time. We will advise asap if this timeline shifts (as it is likely to do, this being Brazil.) Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at ST1 will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 00B which for us means 7-8am. We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first instance is on recess and the \"duty court\" judge will need to take action, but magistrates in Rio are keenly aware of the status of the case and may be prepared to move this evening. BCA is hoping to effect handover tonight, and will plan to send their psychologist to Rio if the handover must happen tomorrow morning.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Lamego',5,1,'2231 - C05762971.txt','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEI\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this am--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. We are all relieved and thrilled to see this long overdue but very happy ending. I should also highlight the amazing work done by US Mission Brazil. The consular staff, Charge, Acting DCM (Marie Damour, the Consul General in Brasilia), LegATT, RSO, and a host of others all played a role in this successful return. My OCS DAS, Michele Bond, and her dedicated team also played a big role in communicating with David, his lawyers, Congress, and the press. We had Members of Congress, former Assistant Secretaries and US Ambassadors all pitching in. While there were disagreements at times over tactics, we all agreed that we were working towards the same goal: the safe return of Sean. We particularly appreciate the strong support from the Secretary. Many people will try to take credit for today\'s happy reunion but it was the Secretary\'s continued concern and interest in this case that made the difference. We could not have provided a better gift to David Goldman during this season of giving. Janice Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All, The Goldman case finally came to an end, and despite the efforts of all involved the hand over of the child to the US Consulate in Rio was transformed into a deplorable display of the child walking in the streets with the maternal family, being exposed to the media and to the public that surrounded the consulate. I\'m sorry this had to happen but it seems that Mr. Sergio Tostes, the maternal family\'s attorney, did not feel at all embarrased to use and expose the child, who was probably under severe stress, in order to gather support for his position. This most despicable man is not accepting the fact that, despite his life long relationships with influential authorities in Brazil, he was unable to win the case and Sean is finally being reunited with his only real father. I just hope that David and the Goldman family find enough time to recover their lives and their relationship with Sean. They need time more than anything else and now it is up to the US government to guarantee that David Goldman will','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEI\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this am--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. We are all relieved and thrilled to see this long overdue but very happy ending. I should also highlight the amazing work done by US Mission Brazil. The consular staff, Charge, Acting DCM (Marie Damour, the Consul General in Brasilia), LegATT, RSO, and a host of others all played a role in this successful return. My OCS DAS, Michele Bond, and her dedicated team also played a big role in communicating with David, his lawyers, Congress, and the press. We had Members of Congress, former Assistant Secretaries and US Ambassadors all pitching in. While there were disagreements at times over tactics, we all agreed that we were working towards the same goal: the safe return of Sean. We particularly appreciate the strong support from the Secretary. Many people will try to take credit for today\'s happy reunion but it was the Secretary\'s continued concern and interest in this case that made the difference. We could not have provided a better gift to David Goldman during this season of giving. Janice Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All, The Goldman case finally came to an end, and despite the efforts of all involved the hand over of the child to the US Consulate in Rio was transformed into a deplorable display of the child walking in the streets with the maternal family, being exposed to the media and to the public that surrounded the consulate. I\'m sorry this had to happen but it seems that Mr. Sergio Tostes, the maternal family\'s attorney, did not feel at all embarrased to use and expose the child, who was probably under severe stress, in order to gather support for his position. This most despicable man is not accepting the fact that, despite his life long relationships with influential authorities in Brazil, he was unable to win the case and Sean is finally being reunited with his only real father. I just hope that David and the Goldman family find enough time to recover their lives and their relationship with Sean. They need time more than anything else and now it is up to the US government to guarantee that David Goldman will'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Lamego',5,1,'2244 - C05762996.txt','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEThank you for all of your great wprk this year!! And Merry Merry Christmas. See you in 2010. I worked with Huma and the notes have been placed in the mail system at State. Merry Christmas! I\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this a . m--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All,','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEThank you for all of your great wprk this year!! And Merry Merry Christmas. See you in 2010. I worked with Huma and the notes have been placed in the mail system at State. Merry Christmas! I\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this a . m--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All,'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Lamego',5,1,'3740 - C05766651.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman Decisionfyi Dan I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2\'d Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Damour will continue to update as events progress. -Phil! Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: o Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. o Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. o David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at STJ will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. ? The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. ? BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. ? We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. ? We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 008 which for us means 7-8am. ? We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: ? STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. ? The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. ? The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. ? Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman Decisionfyi Dan I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2\'d Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Damour will continue to update as events progress. -Phil! Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: o Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. o Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. o David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at STJ will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. ? The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. ? BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. ? We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. ? We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 008 which for us means 7-8am. ? We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: ? STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. ? The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. ? The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. ? Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Lamego',5,1,'3742 - C05766654.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionSet for 12:30 You are calling redswitch from your black ste phone 202-647-5926 When is Steinberg call? fyi Dan? Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo ? has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionSet for 12:30 You are calling redswitch from your black ste phone 202-647-5926 When is Steinberg call? fyi Dan? Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo ? has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lancaster_House',1,1,'3676 - C05766531.txt','S Photo w/ 4 Afghan Civil Society Women FW: RE: Fw: Re:The secretary had her picture taken with the 4 women right before her press conference. She met them as she walked to the site, and then invited them to walk with her to the press conference. The four Afghan women sat together during the conference and the Secretary asked them to rise so she could acknowledge and applaud their courageous work promoting women\'s rights in Afghanistan. We will send some photos around. Cheers, P ************************************** Philip Breeden Press Counselor, US Embassy London Tel: 44-(0) 20-7894-0672 Fax: 4440) 20-7491-2485 Cell: B6 Email: breedenpx@state.gov ***************************************** Thanks, please let us know if this works! Caroline and Ashley: Saba Ghori (from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan) can be reached at She is in London and in contact with the 4 Afghan Civil Society Women representatives observing today\'s conference, and understands here is a possibility of a photo/pull aside for the Afghan women with the Secretary. Of the Afghan women, three are at the media center, and one is at the civil society conference. Saba doesn\'t have a way to access the media canter/Lancaster House. If the Secretary can do this photo opp/pull aside, someone would need to meet and escort the women. Two of the women have local cell numbers: Hope you can help to coordinate with Saba and 4 Afghan women. Thanks, Anjana Saba and Modi, I have included the Secretary\'s press team Ashley Yehl and Caroline Adler on this chain. They are best placed to coordinate with Huma and Philippe on this. Sarah Jane-Mayhew, our official photographer, will be at the media center at about 1530. Please note that Embassy blackberries are very slow. (I have this message on m desk toe but it has not yet reached my bb) If Phil needs to take quick action on this please send him a text message at Best, Matt Matt, This is the email chain regarding the a possibly opportunity for the 4 Afghan women civil society representatives to meet with the Secretary and take a photo. Three of the 4 are in the media center and Saba who has been travelling with them isPhil suggested she contact Huma. If you have other thoughts on who Saba can contact let me know and I\'ll pass that info along. Saba is from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan for the U.S. Ambassador-at- Large for Global Women\'s Issues, Ambassador Melanne Verveer. Thanks, Anjana Saba, Our press office says your best bet would be to work with Huma to see if this is possible. The logistics are a challenge. Huma\'s number is Modi, Anjana J Fyi I haven\'t been able to get in. I emailed huma and she hasn\'t responded. The conference is going on right now. If the women could even meet with the Secretary for a few minutes, that would be great! Can you ask huma? I have the nos of the women who are in the conf Yes, huma told me about last night What time is the conf? Are you in? I asked her Apparently, the women gave their recommendations to S and SRAP at a reception hosted by the prince of whales last night. They urged the two not to forget @ them The conference is today (thurs). I asked mary beth googman in SRAP if I cd go and was told it was very difficult S will take a photo with the women? Do you have access to a phone? I\'m talking about the conference at which the women will be observers. Isn\'t that tomw? I want to but I\'m not accredited. I think I asked you @ this in the other email. Who could we ask to get me in? You have to get there super early, and its already 7 am here! Please advise','S Photo w/ 4 Afghan Civil Society Women FW: RE: Fw: Re:The secretary had her picture taken with the 4 women right before her press conference. She met them as she walked to the site, and then invited them to walk with her to the press conference. The four Afghan women sat together during the conference and the Secretary asked them to rise so she could acknowledge and applaud their courageous work promoting women\'s rights in Afghanistan. We will send some photos around. Cheers, P ************************************** Philip Breeden Press Counselor, US Embassy London Tel: 44-(0) 20-7894-0672 Fax: 4440) 20-7491-2485 Cell: B6 Email: breedenpx@state.gov ***************************************** Thanks, please let us know if this works! Caroline and Ashley: Saba Ghori (from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan) can be reached at She is in London and in contact with the 4 Afghan Civil Society Women representatives observing today\'s conference, and understands here is a possibility of a photo/pull aside for the Afghan women with the Secretary. Of the Afghan women, three are at the media center, and one is at the civil society conference. Saba doesn\'t have a way to access the media canter/Lancaster House. If the Secretary can do this photo opp/pull aside, someone would need to meet and escort the women. Two of the women have local cell numbers: Hope you can help to coordinate with Saba and 4 Afghan women. Thanks, Anjana Saba and Modi, I have included the Secretary\'s press team Ashley Yehl and Caroline Adler on this chain. They are best placed to coordinate with Huma and Philippe on this. Sarah Jane-Mayhew, our official photographer, will be at the media center at about 1530. Please note that Embassy blackberries are very slow. (I have this message on m desk toe but it has not yet reached my bb) If Phil needs to take quick action on this please send him a text message at Best, Matt Matt, This is the email chain regarding the a possibly opportunity for the 4 Afghan women civil society representatives to meet with the Secretary and take a photo. Three of the 4 are in the media center and Saba who has been travelling with them isPhil suggested she contact Huma. If you have other thoughts on who Saba can contact let me know and I\'ll pass that info along. Saba is from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan for the U.S. Ambassador-at- Large for Global Women\'s Issues, Ambassador Melanne Verveer. Thanks, Anjana Saba, Our press office says your best bet would be to work with Huma to see if this is possible. The logistics are a challenge. Huma\'s number is Modi, Anjana J Fyi I haven\'t been able to get in. I emailed huma and she hasn\'t responded. The conference is going on right now. If the women could even meet with the Secretary for a few minutes, that would be great! Can you ask huma? I have the nos of the women who are in the conf Yes, huma told me about last night What time is the conf? Are you in? I asked her Apparently, the women gave their recommendations to S and SRAP at a reception hosted by the prince of whales last night. They urged the two not to forget @ them The conference is today (thurs). I asked mary beth googman in SRAP if I cd go and was told it was very difficult S will take a photo with the women? Do you have access to a phone? I\'m talking about the conference at which the women will be observers. Isn\'t that tomw? I want to but I\'m not accredited. I think I asked you @ this in the other email. Who could we ask to get me in? You have to get there super early, and its already 7 am here! Please advise'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Landing',1,1,'2361 - C05763319.txt','They are showing the plan landing now67','They are showing the plan landing now67'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Ländler',5,1,'1235 - C05760546.txt','Landler storyAny more info about his email?','Landler storyAny more info about his email?'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Ländler',5,1,'2291 - C05763090.txt','Monday scheduleNot sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 Iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scoff gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do Jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 14','Monday scheduleNot sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 Iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scoff gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do Jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 14'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Ländler',5,1,'2293 - C05763095.txt','Monday scheduleThank you, spotty blackberry service where I am for a few hours! Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? lc','Monday scheduleThank you, spotty blackberry service where I am for a few hours! Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? lc'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Ländler',5,1,'2298 - C05763100.txt','Monday scheduleWill do -- I just sent Sarah F an email and will report back. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule?','Monday scheduleWill do -- I just sent Sarah F an email and will report back. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule?'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Ländler',5,1,'2304 - C05763117.txt','Monday scheduleHe would be happy to see you tomorrow immediately following the Small Group meeting. Two minor additions -- 7:30am phone call with Columbian President Uribe (his request) was confirmed. And Jack Lew would like to see you around 2:00pm to talk to you about trade before you leave for your trip so will work in. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 19','Monday scheduleHe would be happy to see you tomorrow immediately following the Small Group meeting. Two minor additions -- 7:30am phone call with Columbian President Uribe (his request) was confirmed. And Jack Lew would like to see you around 2:00pm to talk to you about trade before you leave for your trip so will work in. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 19'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Laotian_Civil_War',1,1,'181 - C05739774.txt','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lap_dance',1,1,'1699 - C05761691.txt','Dyncorps Post Story -- Second Shoe To Drop FINAL version - Note to Lew - DyncorpAttachments: Dyncorps Sec Note.doc Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx FYI Folks, You may recall an April 17 Post story on problems with Dyncorps in Afghanistan which focused on a suspected drug overdose death, breakdown in internal controls within the company, and actions the USG and the firm were taking. The other issue that surfaced at the time was a colossal error in judgment by one of the contractors\' employees in hiring an adolescent boy dancer for some sort of event that, at least to most folks, looked very inappropriate. The Post is now looking at the dancing boy, which was not included in the April 17, article, and we expect will soon publish a story on it. The Post inquiry at this point focuses only on confirming whether or not there\'s an OIG investigation. We are, of course, referring the Post to the OIG on such a question. However, the premise for the question raises the issue again in some eye-popping rhetoric which could feature in the follow-up story, so I wanted to make sure everyone had a heads-up. We have already relieved the folks involved with both incidents and I am meeting with the firm\'s CEO today to hear his report on his trip to Afghanistan and Iraq to address these, as well as other, issues on which we have demanded corrective actions. I\'m attaching the original note to Deputy Secretary Lew at the time of the original inquiry which lays out both issues, a copy of the memo the INL section at Embassy Kabul provided to Post Management on the most recent Post inquiry, as well as the Post inquiry itself for context. David. Incoming from Post: According to my reporting, the week of April 13th, the DynCorp regional commander from Konduz, Flint Chambers, allowed his men to hire a 15-year-old boy dancer to do tribal dances at a DynCorp party on the training site. Some 15 or so DynCorp employees in attendance pulled out a single chair and had the boy do mock lap dances. This was captured on video. The video shows DynCorp employees putting dollar bills in the boy\'s waistband, just as they would a stripper\'s garter. The revelry lasted about 45 minutes. 74 Dyncorps Sec Note.doc>> Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx>> 25','Dyncorps Post Story -- Second Shoe To Drop FINAL version - Note to Lew - DyncorpAttachments: Dyncorps Sec Note.doc; Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx FYI Folks, You may recall an April 17 Post story on problems with Dyncorps in Afghanistan which focused on a suspected drug overdose death, breakdown in internal controls within the company, and actions the USG and the firm were taking. The other issue that surfaced at the time was a colossal error in judgment by one of the contractors\' employees in hiring an adolescent boy dancer for some sort of event that, at least to most folks, looked very inappropriate. The Post is now looking at the dancing boy, which was not included in the April 17, article, and we expect will soon publish a story on it. The Post inquiry at this point focuses only on confirming whether or not there\'s an OIG investigation. We are, of course, referring the Post to the OIG on such a question. However, the premise for the question raises the issue again in some eye-popping rhetoric which could feature in the follow-up story, so I wanted to make sure everyone had a heads-up. We have already relieved the folks involved with both incidents and I am meeting with the firm\'s CEO today to hear his report on his trip to Afghanistan and Iraq to address these, as well as other, issues on which we have demanded corrective actions. I\'m attaching the original note to Deputy Secretary Lew at the time of the original inquiry which lays out both issues, a copy of the memo the INL section at Embassy Kabul provided to Post Management on the most recent Post inquiry, as well as the Post inquiry itself for context. David. Incoming from Post: \"According to my reporting, the week of April 13th, the DynCorp regional commander from Konduz, Flint Chambers, allowed his men to hire a 15-year-old boy dancer to do tribal dances at a DynCorp party on the training site. Some 15 or so DynCorp employees in attendance pulled out a single chair and had the boy do mock lap dances. This was captured on video. The video shows DynCorp employees putting dollar bills in the boy\'s waistband, just as they would a stripper\'s garter. The revelry lasted about 45 minutes. 74 Dyncorps Sec Note.doc>> Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx>> 25'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'LAquila',1,1,'1449 - C05761178.txt','Support for Italian Restoration of Cultural MonumentsFYI Balderston, Kris M B6 Balderston, Kris M Balderston, Kris M Berlusconi had asked that each donor country adopt a damaged cultural heritage monument, but EUR seems to think that the Italians would welcome the U.S. initiative which might include help in repairing physical damage to the University itself but would concentrate primarily on development of human capital. One of Ambassador Bagley\'s suggestions was that we work with the Italian Ambassador here, who is well connected to the Prime Minister, to ensure a positive Italian response. Is this what the Italians want though? Cheryl, Ambassador Bagley and Kris joined representatives from EUR and ECA today to review where things stand with respect to launching a public/private partnership in response to PM Berlusconi\'s appeal to the President. EUR and ECA will be sending up today a follow-up action memo to the Secretary asking that she approve in principle a partnership in conjunction with the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) that would focus largely on raising money for academic exchanges for students from L\'Aquila University, the school of higher education most affected by the earthquake. This is not exactly the monument rebuilding that PM Berlusconi initially proposed, but it is something very much in keeping with our mission and of interest to NIAF. Ambassador Bagley and Kris had a number of suggestions that will help EUR and ECA as we move forward especially in selecting the right people to help with fund raising and making sure the Italian Government welcomes this initiative. Dan','Support for Italian Restoration of Cultural MonumentsFYI Balderston, Kris M B6 Balderston, Kris M Balderston, Kris M Berlusconi had asked that each donor country \"adopt\" a damaged cultural heritage monument, but EUR seems to think that the Italians would welcome the U.S. initiative which might include help in repairing physical damage to the University itself but would concentrate primarily on development of human capital. One of Ambassador Bagley\'s suggestions was that we work with the Italian Ambassador here, who is well connected to the Prime Minister, to ensure a positive Italian response. Is this what the Italians want though? Cheryl, Ambassador Bagley and Kris joined representatives from EUR and ECA today to review where things stand with respect to launching a public/private partnership in response to PM Berlusconi\'s appeal to the President. EUR and ECA will be sending up today a follow-up action memo to the Secretary asking that she approve in principle a partnership in conjunction with the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) that would focus largely on raising money for academic exchanges for students from L\'Aquila University, the school of higher education most affected by the earthquake. This is not exactly the monument rebuilding that PM Berlusconi initially proposed, but it is something very much in keeping with our mission and of interest to NIAF. Ambassador Bagley and Kris had a number of suggestions that will help EUR and ECA as we move forward especially in selecting the right people to help with fund raising and making sure the Italian Government welcomes this initiative. Dan'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Larry_Cox_(Amnesty_International)',1,1,'3524 - C05766180.txt','Amnesty Int\'l on Secretary Clinton\'s SpeechAmnesty International USA Statement on Secretary Clinton\'s speech Monday, December 14, 2009 Larry Cox, executive director, Amnesty International USA, on Monday welcomed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s affirmation that protecting human rights is central to helping countries worldwide achieve the goal of reducing or eliminating poverty. Calling her speech historic, Cox said Clinton\'s commitment to a broad spectrum of human rights offers new hope in solving the desperation caused by poverty. By advancing the idea that human rights, development and participatory and accountable governance, are goals that mutually reinforce one another, Secretary Clinton has charted a course of leadership recognizing the indivisibility of human rights that has been missing in our government\'s mission abroad and at home, said Cox. Her statement today is an essential foundation for relieving the suffering of billions in poverty, especially now when millions upon millions more people worldwide are experiencing economic hardship. We welcome Secretary Clinton\'s affirmation that the basics of well being -- food, shelter, health and education ?are not only human rights in and of themselves, but are also essential for the exercise of other human rights. Only by addressing both freedom from want and freedom from fear will it be possible to achieve genuine development for all. Cox, who attended Secretary Clinton\'s speech on the administration\'s 21st century human rights agenda at Georgetown University, said he was especially grateful to hear Secretary Clinton outline her determination to make a real and long-term difference by tackling human rights and development as mutually reinforcing goals and affirm that the United States must lead by example in this area. Cox also welcomed Secretary Clinton\'s commitment to stand with human rights defenders worldwide by shining a spotlight on their work and the legitimacy of their efforts. In her speech Secretary Clinton highlighted the work of Women of Zimbabwe Arise, whose founders were recently honored at the White House, and noted the State Department had sent high-level diplomatic missions to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar. It is important that the administration continue to champion human rights defenders around the world, especially those in powerful countries like China and Russia.','Amnesty Int\'l on Secretary Clinton\'s SpeechAmnesty International USA Statement on Secretary Clinton\'s speech Monday, December 14, 2009 Larry Cox, executive director, Amnesty International USA, on Monday welcomed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s affirmation that protecting human rights is central to helping countries worldwide achieve the goal of reducing or eliminating poverty. Calling her speech \"historic,\" Cox said Clinton\'s commitment to a broad spectrum of human rights offers new hope in solving the desperation caused by poverty. \"By advancing the idea that human rights, development and participatory and accountable governance, are goals that mutually reinforce one another, Secretary Clinton has charted a course of leadership recognizing the indivisibility of human rights that has been missing in our government\'s mission abroad and at home,\" said Cox. \"Her statement today is an essential foundation for relieving the suffering of billions in poverty, especially now when millions upon millions more people worldwide are experiencing economic hardship.\" \"We welcome Secretary Clinton\'s affirmation that the \"basics\" of well being -- food, shelter, health and education ?are not only human rights in and of themselves, but are also essential for the exercise of other human rights. Only by addressing both freedom from want and freedom from fear will it be possible to achieve genuine development for all.\" Cox, who attended Secretary Clinton\'s speech on the administration\'s 21st century human rights agenda at Georgetown University, said he was especially grateful to hear Secretary Clinton outline her determination to make a real and long-term difference by tackling human rights and development as mutually reinforcing goals and affirm that the \"United States must lead by example in this area.\" Cox also welcomed Secretary Clinton\'s commitment to stand with human rights defenders worldwide by shining a spotlight on their work and the legitimacy of their efforts. In her speech Secretary Clinton highlighted the work of Women of Zimbabwe Arise, whose founders were recently honored at the White House, and noted the State Department had sent high-level diplomatic missions to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar. It is important that the administration continue to champion human rights defenders around the world, especially those in powerful countries like China and Russia.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Larry_King_Live',1,1,'1831 - C05762196.txt','DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALL DPRK AMCTI DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALLPrecursor to earlier email I sent you CA/OCS and EAP/K held a one-hour conference call today with the families of the detained journalists. During the call, we briefed the families on the Swedish Ambassador\'s consular visit with Ms. Ling and Ms. Lee on May 15 recent progress on efforts to arrange the release of the two women an update on the proposed letter from the Secretary Media: Although the families have thus far shown restraint from approaching the media to publicize their story, they are increasingly anxious in response to the DPRK\'s announcement of a June 4 trial date. They now feel that a media appeal is necessary and would be helpful to their case, citing the public attention given the Saberi case. They are considering doing interviews on Larry King Live and/or The O\'Reilly Factor. B6 1.4(D) B1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 1.4(D) B1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 05/15/2029 A','DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALL DPRK AMCTI\" DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALLPrecursor to earlier email I sent you CA/OCS and EAP/K held a one-hour conference call today with the families of the detained journalists. During the call, we briefed the families on the Swedish Ambassador\'s consular visit with Ms. Ling and Ms. Lee on May 15; recent progress on efforts to arrange the release of the two women; an update on the proposed letter from the Secretary; Media: Although the families have thus far shown restraint from approaching the media to publicize their story, they are increasingly anxious in response to the DPRK\'s announcement of a June 4 trial date. They now feel that a media appeal is necessary and would be helpful to their case, citing the public attention given the Saberi case. They are considering doing interviews on Larry King Live and/or The O\'Reilly Factor. B6 1.4(D) B1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 1.4(D) B1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 05/15/2029 A'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lars_Løkke_Rasmussen',1,1,'3537 - C05766210.txt','Danish PM to become president of UN climate talksCOPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen will replace Danish minister Connie Hedegaard as president of the UN climate talks for a final summit session, the United Nations said. With so many heads of state and government having arrived it\'s appropriate that the Prime Minister of Denmark presides, Hedegaard told the 193- nation meeting. However, the Prime Minister has appointed me as his special representative and I will thus continue to negotiate the...outcome with my colleagues, she said. She said the move was procedural. Separately, Hedegaard has been criticized by African nations for favoring rich nations in the negotiations.','Danish PM to become president of UN climate talksCOPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen will replace Danish minister Connie Hedegaard as president of the UN climate talks for a final summit session, the United Nations said. \"With so many heads of state and government having arrived it\'s appropriate that the Prime Minister of Denmark presides,\" Hedegaard told the 193- nation meeting. \"However, the Prime Minister has appointed me as his special representative and I will thus continue to negotiate the...outcome with my colleagues,\" she said. She said the move was procedural. Separately, Hedegaard has been criticized by African nations for favoring rich nations in the negotiations.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Late_Last_Night_(film)',1,1,'1878 - C05762351.txt','Late night call with Michele Pierre LouisCheryl: I talked to the Prime Minister again late last night. 1.4(B) .4(D) B1 Off to catch the plane. Janet Ambassador Janet A. Sanderson U.S. Embassy Port au Prince, Haiti 509-2220-0200, ext. 8100 sandersonja@state.gov Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 06/16/2024 114','Late night call with Michele Pierre LouisCheryl: I talked to the Prime Minister again late last night. 1.4(B) .4(D) B1 Off to catch the plane. Janet Ambassador Janet A. Sanderson U.S. Embassy Port au Prince, Haiti 509-2220-0200, ext. 8100 sandersonja@state.gov Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 06/16/2024 114'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Latham_&amp_Watkins',1,2,'2175 - C05762866.txt','Meeting tomorrowDear Cheryl, I had a very good meeting with rest of the team. yesterday, and I am excited about the possibility of working with him and the Thank you for taking the time to meet with me tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Best, Jose W. Fernandez LATHAM & WATKINS LLP 885 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022-4834 Direct Dial: 4 Fax: +1.212.751.4864 Email: http://www.lw.com ******************************************************************************* To comply with IRS regulations, we advise you that any discussion of Federal tax issues in this e-mail was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used by you, (i) to avoid any penalties imposed under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) to promote, market or recommend to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. For more information please go to http://www.lw.com/docs/irs.pdf *******************************************************************************','Meeting tomorrowDear Cheryl, I had a very good meeting with rest of the team. yesterday, and I am excited about the possibility of working with him and the Thank you for taking the time to meet with me tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Best, Jose W. Fernandez LATHAM & WATKINS LLP 885 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022-4834 Direct Dial: 4 Fax: +1.212.751.4864 Email: http://www.lw.com ******************************************************************************* To comply with IRS regulations, we advise you that any discussion of Federal tax issues in this e-mail was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used by you, (i) to avoid any penalties imposed under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) to promote, market or recommend to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. For more information please go to http://www.lw.com/docs/irs.pdf *******************************************************************************'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Latin',2,1,'2736 - C05764360.txt','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree. A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word coup by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a coup d\'etat as a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group. So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for \"the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree.\" A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word \"coup\" by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a \"coup d\'etat\" as \"a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics; especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group.\" So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Latin',2,1,'3673 - C05766524.txt','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had hijacked negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of hijacking efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked, he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a hijacker. Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme, she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing. The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests, Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited. China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions, said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo, wrote Li.','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had \"hijacked\" negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of \"hijacking\" efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. \"We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked,\" he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a \"hijacker.\" Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. \"The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme,\" she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. \"Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing.\" The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. \"Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests,\" Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. \"The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited.\" China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. \"Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions,\" said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. \"Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo,\" wrote Li.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Latin_alphabet',6,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Latin_alphabet',6,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Latin_alphabet',6,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Latin_alphabet',6,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Latin_alphabet',6,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Latin_alphabet',6,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Latin_America',12,1,'1758 - C05761833.txt','Mary Beth Sheridan and WPFyi I talked with Mary Beth Sheridan. This is actually a pretty good story. The thrust of the piece is that there is a great deal of concern about growing Iranian influence in Latin America ? talk of investments, projects and so forth ? but so far very little has actually appeared. In other words, the Iranians are talking a good game but not delivering. It is within this context that Mary Beth picked up on the comment by the Secretary of this large embassy in Manangua that It turns out is not under construction, at least not yet. On the record, I said that the Secretary picked this up from one of her counterparts from the region during a bilateral. If it turns out that is not happening, that\'s good news. The Iranians see themselves as the big winners in the second Gulf War. They are trying to extend their influence, particularly in their own region, but elsewhere where they see possible openings. But while they are trying to buy friends and influence people around the world, the results are clearly mixed. The story will probably run Sunday. Pi 35','Mary Beth Sheridan and WPFyi I talked with Mary Beth Sheridan. This is actually a pretty good story. The thrust of the piece is that there is a great deal of concern about growing Iranian influence in Latin America ? talk of investments, projects and so forth ? but so far very little has actually appeared. In other words, the Iranians are talking a good game but not delivering. It is within this context that Mary Beth picked up on the comment by the Secretary of this large embassy in Manangua that It turns out is not under construction, at least not yet. On the record, I said that the Secretary picked this up from one of her counterparts from the region during a bilateral. If it turns out that is not happening, that\'s good news. The Iranians see themselves as the big winners in the second Gulf War. They are trying to extend their influence, particularly in their own region, but elsewhere where they see possible openings. But while they are trying to buy friends and influence people around the world, the results are clearly mixed. The story will probably run Sunday. Pi 35'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Latin_America',12,1,'2289 - C05763087.txt','Thank youHi Cheryl! Thank you, thank you, thank you for everything you\'ve done the last few months. I\'m very excited to finally begin this new adventure with the Secretary and really wanted to thank you for all you did to make this possible. I look forward to working with you on Haiti and a host of other issues within the Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean. My number at USAID will be and I will send along my new e-mail as soon as its assigned. Thanks again for everything! Mildred','Thank youHi Cheryl! Thank you, thank you, thank you for everything you\'ve done the last few months. I\'m very excited to finally begin this new adventure with the Secretary and really wanted to thank you for all you did to make this possible. I look forward to working with you on Haiti and a host of other issues within the Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean. My number at USAID will be and I will send along my new e-mail as soon as its assigned. Thanks again for everything! Mildred'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Latin_America',12,1,'2604 - C05764107.txt','Washington Post editorial: An Open Hand That Weakens ChavezFYI I think S will like this piece about our policy in the region. We backgrounded extensively for it, but Schumacher-Matos leans this way in any case. Best, ck Editorial An Open Hand That Weakens Chavez Edward Schumacher-Matos 21 August 2009 The Washington Post A25 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is a liar and a troublemaker. Congressmen and columnists can say this, but President Obama is correct not to do so, even though his critics want a tougher U.S. policy against the Venezuelan. A testament to the success of diplomatic finesse is that Chavez and his pan-regional socialist dreams have been losing ground in Latin America since the inauguration of Obama and his appointment of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. In the past week alone, two Chavez allies have broken ranks. Ecuador and Venezuela were teamed against neighboring Colombia over a guerrilla war there. But Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa has just accepted an olive branch offered by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.','Washington Post editorial: An Open Hand That Weakens ChavezFYI I think S will like this piece about our policy in the region. We backgrounded extensively for it, but Schumacher-Matos leans this way in any case. Best, ck Editorial An Open Hand That Weakens Chavez Edward Schumacher-Matos 21 August 2009 The Washington Post A25 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is a liar and a troublemaker. Congressmen and columnists can say this, but President Obama is correct not to do so, even though his critics want a tougher U.S. policy against the Venezuelan. A testament to the success of diplomatic finesse is that Chavez and his pan-regional socialist dreams have been losing ground in Latin America since the inauguration of Obama and his appointment of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. In the past week alone, two Chavez allies have broken ranks. Ecuador and Venezuela were teamed against neighboring Colombia over a guerrilla war there. But Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa has just accepted an olive branch offered by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Latin_America',12,1,'2736 - C05764360.txt','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree. A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word coup by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a coup d\'etat as a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group. So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for \"the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree.\" A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word \"coup\" by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a \"coup d\'etat\" as \"a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics; especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group.\" So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Latin_America',12,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Latin_America',12,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Latin_America',12,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Latin_America',12,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Latin_America',12,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Latin_America',12,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Latin_America',12,1,'3381 - C05765928.txt','HondurasWe\'ll see what comes of this, but... Meanwhile, Amorim was in Esfahan, Iran with Mottaki yesterday. Brazil signals recognition of Honduran election (AP) ?40 minutes ago RIO DE JANEIRO ?A top Brazilian official has signaled that Latin America\'s largest nation may recognize the Honduran candidate who won last weekend\'s post-coup presidential election. Dilma Rousseff is chief of staff for Brazilian President Luiz !neck) Lula da Silva. Rousseff says the Central American country\'s Nov. 29 election should be considered separately from the June 28 coup that ousted ex-President Manuel Zelaya. Previously, the government had said it would not recognize the election unless Zelaya was returned to office and allowed to serve out his term, which ends Jan. 27. Rousseff told Brazilian television late Friday from Germany that the coup is one thing and discussing the election another. She says this new process ? the election ? has to be considered.','HondurasWe\'ll see what comes of this, but... Meanwhile, Amorim was in Esfahan, Iran with Mottaki yesterday. Brazil signals recognition of Honduran election (AP) ?40 minutes ago RIO DE JANEIRO ?A top Brazilian official has signaled that Latin America\'s largest nation may recognize the Honduran candidate who won last weekend\'s post-coup presidential election. Dilma Rousseff is chief of staff for Brazilian President Luiz !neck) Lula da Silva. Rousseff says the Central American country\'s Nov. 29 election should be considered separately from the June 28 coup that ousted ex-President Manuel Zelaya. Previously, the government had said it would not recognize the election unless Zelaya was returned to office and allowed to serve out his term, which ends Jan. 27. Rousseff told Brazilian television late Friday from Germany that the coup \"is one thing\" and \"discussing the election\" another. She says \"this new process\" ? the election ? \"has to be considered.\"'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Latin_America',12,1,'3566 - C05766253.txt','Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon HoldSubject: Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon Hold WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment. WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment.','Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon HoldSubject: Statement from Senator Lemieux on Shannon Hold WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment. WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding his decision to allow the nomination of Tom Shannon to move forward. Mr. Shannon is nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Senator LeMieux stated: As a senator from Florida, the gateway to Latin America, it is incumbent upon me to focus on U.S. policy as it relates to the Western Hemisphere. It is my assessment that U.S. foreign policy in the hemisphere stands at a critical juncture. Our actions in the region signal to all countries where we stand on our commitment to respecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our policy in Latin America cannot be transactional. We must insist on human rights and other democratic institutions including the rule of law. Fortifying democratic institutions and pursuing respect for human rights is the cornerstone of United States\' foreign policy in Latin America. It was because of these concerns that I placed a hold on the nomination of Tom Shannon. This allowed more time for me to evaluate Mr. Shannon\'s record and to ask specific questions of Mr. Shannon and State Department officials. Two countries that represent the direction of the foreign policy commitments of the United States are Honduras and Cuba ? Honduras, having just emerged from a constitutional process that resulted in the removal of its president and elections, and Cuba, where a dictatorial regime continues to oppress its people and violate their most basic human rights. In these two areas, the United States must be resolute ? demonstrating through action our insistence on democracy and respect for the rule of law. During this process I have discussed my concerns for the region with Secretary Clinton. I am grateful for her appreciation of the unique responsibility I have to the region as a Senator from Florida. I am confident Secretary Clinton shares my concern about a reverse of the progress of democracy and the rise of authoritarian strongmen in Latin America. I have received sufficient commitments from Secretary Clinton that the Administration\'s policy in Latin America, and specifically in Honduras and Cuba, will take a course that promotes democratic ideals and goals. As a result of these discussions with Secretary Clinton and other State Department officials, I am pleased to report several concrete examples of this commitment.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Latvia',2,1,'1798 - C05761912.txt','Mini Schedule 5/14/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:00 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:00 am PHONE CALL w/GHANAIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MUMUNI 9:15 am Secretary\'s Office 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PHONE CALL w/SAUDI PRINCE SAUD AL-FAISAL 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/LATVIAN PRESIDENT VALDIS ZATLERS 11:30 am Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:30 am BRIEF MEETING/PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR 11:50 am PARTICIPANTS James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 12:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ DOUG HATTAWAY 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ PHIL LEVINE 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ ROY SPENCE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/IVIALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Y.B. DATUK 3:00 pm ANIFAH bin HAJI AMAN Secy\'s Conf Rm. *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:00 pm PRESS AVAILABILITY w/MALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:15 pm Y.B. DATUK ANIFAH bin HAM AMAN Treaty Room 3:30 pm MEETING w/ELIZABETH BAGLEY AND KRIS BALDERSTON 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm OFFICE TIME 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 5/14/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:00 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:00 am PHONE CALL w/GHANAIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MUMUNI 9:15 am Secretary\'s Office 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PHONE CALL w/SAUDI PRINCE SAUD AL-FAISAL 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/LATVIAN PRESIDENT VALDIS ZATLERS 11:30 am Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:30 am BRIEF MEETING/PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR 11:50 am PARTICIPANTS James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 12:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ DOUG HATTAWAY 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ PHIL LEVINE 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ ROY SPENCE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/IVIALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Y.B. DATUK 3:00 pm ANIFAH bin HAJI AMAN Secy\'s Conf Rm. *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:00 pm PRESS AVAILABILITY w/MALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:15 pm Y.B. DATUK ANIFAH bin HAM AMAN Treaty Room 3:30 pm MEETING w/ELIZABETH BAGLEY AND KRIS BALDERSTON 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm OFFICE TIME 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Latvia',2,1,'2283 - C05763077.txt','Mini Schedule 7/14/099:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En route White House 9:55 am ARRIVE White House 10:00 am PRESIDENT\'S EXPANDED BILATERAL w/DUTCH PRIME MINISTER 10:30 am JAN PETER BALICENENDE White House Oval Office 10:30 am PRESIDENT\'S STATEMENT TO THE PRESS w/ PM BALKENEDE 10:45 am White House Oval Office 10:50 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 10:55 am ARRIVE State Department 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/UNDER SECRETARY ELLEN TAUSCHER 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/DUTCH FOREIGN MINISTER MAXIME \'VERHAGEN 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 3:30 pm PHOTO OPS (3) 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Outer Office and Marshall Room 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/LATVIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MARIS RIEKSTINS 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:45 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/BRITISH FS DAVID MILIBAND 5:05 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEICLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route Private Residence 6:50 pm ARRIVE Private Residence FYI: 9:15 am POTUS PRE-BRIEF MEETING Oval Office 9:30 am POTUS ONE-ON-ONE w/DUTCH PM BALDENEDE 10:00am Oval Office ### ?','Mini Schedule 7/14/099:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En route White House 9:55 am ARRIVE White House 10:00 am PRESIDENT\'S EXPANDED BILATERAL w/DUTCH PRIME MINISTER 10:30 am JAN PETER BALICENENDE White House Oval Office 10:30 am PRESIDENT\'S STATEMENT TO THE PRESS w/ PM BALKENEDE 10:45 am White House Oval Office 10:50 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 10:55 am ARRIVE State Department 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/UNDER SECRETARY ELLEN TAUSCHER 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/DUTCH FOREIGN MINISTER MAXIME \'VERHAGEN 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 3:30 pm PHOTO OPS (3) 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Outer Office and Marshall Room 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/LATVIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MARIS RIEKSTINS 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:45 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/BRITISH FS DAVID MILIBAND 5:05 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEICLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route Private Residence 6:50 pm ARRIVE Private Residence FYI: 9:15 am POTUS PRE-BRIEF MEETING Oval Office 9:30 am POTUS ONE-ON-ONE w/DUTCH PM BALDENEDE 10:00am Oval Office ### ?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Laugh_track',2,1,'1636 - C05761503.txt','Don\'t laugh!!Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance we can get this?','Don\'t laugh!!Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance we can get this?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Laugh_track',2,1,'3533 - C05766199.txt','Don\'t laugh!!Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance we can get this?','Don\'t laugh!!Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance we can get this?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Laura_Gore',1,1,'2929 - C05764708.txt','UNGA Public Delegate candidatesFYI Cheryl: The 3 UNGA delegates (Ross, Webb and Schuster) passed the White House decision meeting last week. Sharon Hardy is beginning to process them as SGE\'s, Senior Advisors, so they can be prepared once UNGA begins in two weeks. They are still on track to go before the SFRC as the Committee begins holding hearings once again. Laura FYI. Personnel-Sensitive/Contains Privacy Act Information Chip, Sarah, Janice: FYI. EUR-IO/EX will be sending you a memo to request the legal clearances for the UNGA senior advisor appointments. Thanks, Sharon Personnel-Sensitive/Contains Privacy Act Information Below are the names and contact information of the public delegate candidates being put forward for the 2009 session. Please see note below to EUR-IO/EX regarding clearances. Elaine M. Schuster ? Representative Trusted aide: Meredith DeWitt, Wellington E. Webb ? Alternate Representative Trusted aide: Tish Maes, Laura Gore Ross ? Alternate Representative 130','UNGA Public Delegate candidatesFYI Cheryl: The 3 UNGA delegates (Ross, Webb and Schuster) passed the White House decision meeting last week. Sharon Hardy is beginning to process them as SGE\'s, Senior Advisors, so they can be prepared once UNGA begins in two weeks. They are still on track to go before the SFRC as the Committee begins holding hearings once again. Laura FYI. Personnel-Sensitive/Contains Privacy Act Information Chip, Sarah, Janice: FYI. EUR-IO/EX will be sending you a memo to request the legal clearances for the UNGA senior advisor appointments. Thanks, Sharon Personnel-Sensitive/Contains Privacy Act Information Below are the names and contact information of the public delegate candidates being put forward for the 2009 session. Please see note below to EUR-IO/EX regarding clearances. Elaine M. Schuster ? Representative Trusted aide: Meredith DeWitt, Wellington E. Webb ? Alternate Representative Trusted aide: Tish Maes, Laura Gore Ross ? Alternate Representative 130'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Law',1,1,'2507 - C05763904.txt','HondurasTom shannon passed on the below points: The Honduran Armed Forces released a statement late last evening. It makes the following points: - The Armed Forces respect the Constitution and the laws and reaffirms its subordination to civil authority in conformity with law and obedience. - As an institution, the Armed Forces backs a solution to the crisis Honduras faces through a process of negotiation in the framework of the San Jose Accords. - Accordingly, we reiterate our unrestricted support for the results of the same, in accordance with the Constitution and laws. - The Armed Forces as an institution will continue to fulfill the missions given it to it by the Constitutions and the laws of Honduras.','HondurasTom shannon passed on the below points: The Honduran Armed Forces released a statement late last evening. It makes the following points: - The Armed Forces respect the Constitution and the laws and reaffirms its subordination to civil authority in conformity with law and obedience. - As an institution, the Armed Forces backs a solution to the crisis Honduras faces through a process of negotiation in the framework of the San Jose Accords. - Accordingly, we reiterate our unrestricted support for the results of the same, in accordance with the Constitution and laws. - The Armed Forces as an institution will continue to fulfill the missions given it to it by the Constitutions and the laws of Honduras.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lawrence_Cannon',1,1,'2456 - C05763780.txt','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'\"Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Lawrence_Summers',2,1,'1601 - C05761441.txt','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears, says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force, Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. It was a little scary. But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this, said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation. Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? \"he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears,\" says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. \"There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force,\" Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. \"It was a little scary.\" But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. \"Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this,\" said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. \"And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation.\" Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Lawrence_Summers',2,1,'1844 - C05762260.txt','Mini Schedule 6/9/097:45 am ARRIVE The Vice President\'s Residence 7:45 am WEEKLY BREAKFAST w/VICE PRESIDENT BlDEN 8:30 am The Vice President\'s Residence 8:30 am DEPART The Vice President\'s Residence *En route State Department 8:40 am ARRIVE State Department 8:40 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am CALL TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office *5 Members: McGovern, Donald Payne, Sam Farr, Niki Tsongas and Doris Matsui. 10:00am OFFICE TIME 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am MEETING w/ERIC GOOSBY, NOMINEE FOR GLOBAL AIDS 11:00 am COORDINATOR Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/MONGOLIAN FOREIGN MINISTER SUICHBAATAR 11:30 am BATBOLD Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray w/ welcome remarks in Treaty Room preceding. 12:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:15 pm ARRIVE White House 12:15 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/LARRY SUMMERS, DIRECTOR NATIONAL 1:15 pm ECONOMIC COUNCIL White House Mess 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30 pm OFFICE TIME 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MIICE FROMAN, NSC 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEKLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 6:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 29','Mini Schedule 6/9/097:45 am ARRIVE The Vice President\'s Residence 7:45 am WEEKLY BREAKFAST w/VICE PRESIDENT BlDEN 8:30 am The Vice President\'s Residence 8:30 am DEPART The Vice President\'s Residence *En route State Department 8:40 am ARRIVE State Department 8:40 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am CALL TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office *5 Members: McGovern, Donald Payne, Sam Farr, Niki Tsongas and Doris Matsui. 10:00am OFFICE TIME 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am MEETING w/ERIC GOOSBY, NOMINEE FOR GLOBAL AIDS 11:00 am COORDINATOR Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/MONGOLIAN FOREIGN MINISTER SUICHBAATAR 11:30 am BATBOLD Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray w/ welcome remarks in Treaty Room preceding. 12:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:15 pm ARRIVE White House 12:15 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/LARRY SUMMERS, DIRECTOR NATIONAL 1:15 pm ECONOMIC COUNCIL White House Mess 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30 pm OFFICE TIME 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MIICE FROMAN, NSC 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEKLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 6:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 29'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Lawsuit',2,1,'3421 - C05766015.txt','Blackwater caseHarold--- First, Happy New Year to you and your family and thank you for all of your great work this past year. I am looking B5 forward to the year ahead. Second, what can we do about Judge Urbina\'s ruling example, what is the likelihood of success on appeal? Can the US file a civil action against the company? Pay compensation to the victims? What other options do we have? All the best, H','Blackwater caseHarold--- First, Happy New Year to you and your family and thank you for all of your great work this past year. I am looking B5 forward to the year ahead. Second, what can we do about Judge Urbina\'s ruling example, what is the likelihood of success on appeal? Can the US file a civil action against the company? Pay compensation to the victims? What other options do we have? All the best, H'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Lawsuit',2,1,'3424 - C05766021.txt','Blackwater caseATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE/ATTORNEY WORK-PRODUCT Ok. Will do. Thanks, as always ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE/ATTORNEY WORK-PRODUCT And Happy New Year to you (and your family) too! I am so thrilled to be in this job and working with you. I am having a great time, and hope to have an even better 2010. Re Blackwater. I have already put these very questions to our team, and they are working up a memo on the subject. Significantly, the press accounts are all saying that State Department lawyers appropriately warned the DalprosecUtors, but that the DO1 lawyers chose to take a different route. My initial reactions to your questions are as follows: Harold--- First, Happy New Year to you and your family and thank you for all of your great work this past year. I am looking forward to the year ahead. Second, what can we do about Judge Urbina\'s ruling example, what is the likelihood of success on appeal? Can the US file a civil action against the company? Pay compensation to the victims? What other options do we have? All the best, H','Blackwater caseATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE/ATTORNEY WORK-PRODUCT Ok. Will do. Thanks, as always ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE/ATTORNEY WORK-PRODUCT And Happy New Year to you (and your family) too! I am so thrilled to be in this job and working with you. I am having a great time, and hope to have an even better 2010. Re Blackwater. I have already put these very questions to our team, and they are working up a memo on the subject. Significantly, the press accounts are all saying that State Department lawyers appropriately warned the DalprosecUtors, but that the DO1 lawyers chose to take a different route. My initial reactions to your questions are as follows: Harold--- First, Happy New Year to you and your family and thank you for all of your great work this past year. I am looking forward to the year ahead. Second, what can we do about Judge Urbina\'s ruling example, what is the likelihood of success on appeal? Can the US file a civil action against the company? Pay compensation to the victims? What other options do we have? All the best, H'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Law_and_Justice',1,1,'3614 - C05766357.txt','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a declaration of war by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was a bit strong. Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a clear mark of hostility. Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place, Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a \"declaration of war\" by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was \"a bit strong\". Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a \"clear mark of hostility\". \"Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place,\" Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Law_enforcement_agency',4,1,'2165 - C05762853.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionWhen is Steinberg call? fyi Dan ? I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2nd Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Craig Kelly just called in for the latest developments, which I passed. gm Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. ? Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother.','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionWhen is Steinberg call? fyi Dan ? I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2nd Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Craig Kelly just called in for the latest developments, which I passed. gm Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. ? Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Law_enforcement_agency',4,1,'2228 - C05762967.txt','WHEELS UP on GOLDMAN Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 10:00 local time Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 8:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 18:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 10:30 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionYes. Assume you are getting these updates as well. B6 Mills, Cheryl D It\'s 8 hours 45 minutes to Orlando. WHEELS UP for the Goldman plane. Importance: High Sean and David Goldman have left the consulate for the airport. Wheels up likely in one hour or less. SBU Sean has not yet arrived at the consulate. David Goldman, Rep Smith, David\'s attorneys and Mission personnel all safe at Consulate. Still set for 9am handover. Consulate will allow Sergio Tostes, attorney for the Brazilian family, into the building along with Sean and his grandmother, Silvana. We have arranged for the party to enter directly into the building via the garage. The grandmother announced to the press her intention to park 3 blocks away, as the consulate would not allow her in but press are quoting the Embassy spokesperson Orna Blum flatly contradicting that statement, emphasizing that for Sean\'s emotional well-being, and in sensitivity to Silvana and David, the reunion be safe, private, and calm. Importance: High It appears there will be no handover tonight. According to David\'s Brazilian attorney, the negotiators have broken up, having not been able to agree on the issue of the Grandmother accompanying Sean to the U.S. on the plane (clearly, the other side remains unaware of the source/nature of the charter flight that is pending a handover). We have rebuffed attempts by the Brazilian family\'s attorney to get clarification from the Americans as an obvious last-ditch ploy to once again present this as a U.S. vs Brazil issue. We have been clear to all parties that we the Mission have absolutely no role in any negotiation between the parties and will not/not undertake any contact with the family or their representatives. Deadline for handover established by the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court in Rio remains 9am Thursday ? morning at the U.S. Consulate. Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the warrant authorizing enforcement of the order has been issued and should be in the possession of law enforcement should the family not comply. BCA has confirmed they will be in early tomorrow morning, ready to arrange enforcement should that be necessary. However, David\'s attorney believes they will comply with the order and appear at the Consulate. We stand ready for multiple scenarios. In good news, the Brazilian Central Authority reported that the judge assigned to hear the two motions filed by attorneys for the Brazilian family in the Superior Tribunal de Justica (STJ) has denied both motions on the merits, not just refused to consider the motions. Links to the decisions for those who wish to read legal Portuguese are provided below. The frequently-announced press conference by the Brazilian family/their attorney never materialized. We await word on their next public relations foray. Importance: High I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details on that yet. Importance: High Good news this morning: Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal machinations to delay implementation of the court order, and that the turnover happened today. We do not/not know what if any conditions the family will try to place on a voluntary handover, so planning for police execution of the court order continues. Interpol office in Brasilia has assured BCA and the Embassy LEGAT that they are fully aware of the status of the ? case and are ready to provide support if Sean is not turned over. They will have action if the family attempts to hide Sean. We have contacted WHA Press and CA Press separately to discuss timing to release statements if/when we are successful with wheels up. We have discussed detailed contingency plans should the police be called upon to go to the family residence to enforce the order if voluntary handover does not occur. Also have plans in place to supplement personnel in Rio should this extend past today. We have a general sense of the timing of potential events: We expect to have more clarity from the attorneys as to whether or not voluntary handover will occur around noon/1pm local time, which is 9/10 DC time. Should police enforcement be required, that will likely mean mid/late afternoon local time. We will advise asap if this timeline shifts (as it is likely to do, this being Brazil.) Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at ST1 will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 00B which for us means 7-8am. We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first instance is on recess and the duty court judge will need to take action, but magistrates in Rio are keenly aware of the status of the case and may be prepared to move this evening. BCA is hoping to effect handover tonight, and will plan to send their psychologist to Rio if the handover must happen tomorrow morning.','WHEELS UP on GOLDMAN Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 10:00 local time Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 8:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 18:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 10:30 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionYes. Assume you are getting these updates as well. B6 Mills, Cheryl D; It\'s 8 hours 45 minutes to Orlando. WHEELS UP for the Goldman plane. Importance: High Sean and David Goldman have left the consulate for the airport. Wheels up likely in one hour or less. SBU Sean has not yet arrived at the consulate. David Goldman, Rep Smith, David\'s attorneys and Mission personnel all safe at Consulate. Still set for 9am handover. Consulate will allow Sergio Tostes, attorney for the Brazilian family, into the building along with Sean and his grandmother, Silvana. We have arranged for the party to enter directly into the building via the garage. The grandmother announced to the press her intention to \"park 3 blocks away, as the consulate would not allow her in\" but press are quoting the Embassy spokesperson Orna Blum flatly contradicting that statement, emphasizing that for Sean\'s emotional well-being, and in sensitivity to Silvana and David, the reunion be safe, private, and calm. Importance: High It appears there will be no handover tonight. According to David\'s Brazilian attorney, the negotiators have broken up, having not been able to agree on the issue of the Grandmother accompanying Sean to the U.S. on the plane (clearly, the other side remains unaware of the source/nature of the charter flight that is pending a handover). We have rebuffed attempts by the Brazilian family\'s attorney to \"get clarification from the Americans\" as an obvious last-ditch ploy to once again present this as a U.S. vs Brazil issue. We have been clear to all parties that we the Mission have absolutely no role in any negotiation between the parties and will not/not undertake any contact with the family or their representatives. Deadline for handover established by the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court in Rio remains 9am Thursday ? morning at the U.S. Consulate. Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the warrant authorizing enforcement of the order has been issued and should be in the possession of law enforcement should the family not comply. BCA has confirmed they will be in early tomorrow morning, ready to arrange enforcement should that be necessary. However, David\'s attorney believes they will comply with the order and appear at the Consulate. We stand ready for multiple scenarios. In good news, the Brazilian Central Authority reported that the judge assigned to hear the two motions filed by attorneys for the Brazilian family in the Superior Tribunal de Justica (STJ) has denied both motions on the merits, not just refused to consider the motions. Links to the decisions for those who wish to read legal Portuguese are provided below. The frequently-announced press conference by the Brazilian family/their attorney never materialized. We await word on their next public relations foray. Importance: High I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details on that yet. Importance: High Good news this morning: Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal machinations to delay implementation of the court order, and that the turnover happened today. We do not/not know what if any conditions the family will try to place on a voluntary handover, so planning for police execution of the court order continues. Interpol office in Brasilia has assured BCA and the Embassy LEGAT that they are fully aware of the status of the ? case and are ready to provide support if Sean is not turned over. They will have action if the family attempts to hide Sean. We have contacted WHA Press and CA Press separately to discuss timing to release statements if/when we are successful with wheels up. We have discussed detailed contingency plans should the police be called upon to go to the family residence to enforce the order if voluntary handover does not occur. Also have plans in place to supplement personnel in Rio should this extend past today. We have a general sense of the timing of potential events: We expect to have more clarity from the attorneys as to whether or not voluntary handover will occur around noon/1pm local time, which is 9/10 DC time. Should police enforcement be required, that will likely mean mid/late afternoon local time. We will advise asap if this timeline shifts (as it is likely to do, this being Brazil.) Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at ST1 will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 00B which for us means 7-8am. We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first instance is on recess and the \"duty court\" judge will need to take action, but magistrates in Rio are keenly aware of the status of the case and may be prepared to move this evening. BCA is hoping to effect handover tonight, and will plan to send their psychologist to Rio if the handover must happen tomorrow morning.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Law_enforcement_agency',4,1,'3740 - C05766651.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman Decisionfyi Dan I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2\'d Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Damour will continue to update as events progress. -Phil! Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: o Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. o Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. o David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at STJ will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. ? The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. ? BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. ? We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. ? We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 008 which for us means 7-8am. ? We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: ? STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. ? The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. ? The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. ? Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman Decisionfyi Dan I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2\'d Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Damour will continue to update as events progress. -Phil! Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: o Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. o Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. o David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at STJ will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. ? The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. ? BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. ? We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. ? We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 008 which for us means 7-8am. ? We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: ? STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. ? The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. ? The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. ? Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Law_enforcement_agency',4,1,'3742 - C05766654.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionSet for 12:30 You are calling redswitch from your black ste phone 202-647-5926 When is Steinberg call? fyi Dan? Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo ? has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionSet for 12:30 You are calling redswitch from your black ste phone 202-647-5926 When is Steinberg call? fyi Dan? Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo ? has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Learning_the_Hard_Way',1,1,'1288 - C05760667.txt','Learning the hard wayFYI Learning the hard way Mar 26th 2009 From The Economist print edition Barack Obama may at last be getting a grip. But he still needs to show more leadership, at home and abroad HILLARY CLINTON\'S most effective quip, in her long struggle with Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination last year, was that the Oval Office is no place for on-the-job training. It went to the heart of the nagging worry about the silver-tongued young senator from Illinois: that he lacked even the slightest executive experience, and that in his brief career he had never really stood up to powerful interests, whether in his home city of Chicago or in the wider world. Might Mrs Clinton have been right about her foe? Not altogether. In foreign policy in particular Mr Obama has already done some commendable things. He has held out a sincere hand to Iran he has ordered Guantanamo closed within a year he has set himself firmly against torture. He has, as the world and this newspaper wanted, taken a less strident tone in dealing with friends and rivals alike. But at home Mr Obama has had a difficult start. His performance has been weaker than those who endorsed his candidacy, including this newspaper, had hoped. Many of his strongest supporters?liberal columnists, prominent donors, Democratic Party stalwarts?have started to question him. As for those not so beholden, polls show that independent voters again prefer Republicans to Democrats, a startling reversal of fortune in just a few weeks. Mr Obama\'s once-celestial approval ratings are about where George Bush\'s were at this stage in his awful presidency. Despite his resounding electoral victory, his solid majorities in both chambers of Congress and the obvious goodwill of the bulk of the electorate, Mr Obama has seemed curiously feeble. Empty posts, weak policies 6','Learning the hard wayFYI Learning the hard way Mar 26th 2009 From The Economist print edition Barack Obama may at last be getting a grip. But he still needs to show more leadership, at home and abroad HILLARY CLINTON\'S most effective quip, in her long struggle with Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination last year, was that the Oval Office is no place for on-the-job training. It went to the heart of the nagging worry about the silver-tongued young senator from Illinois: that he lacked even the slightest executive experience, and that in his brief career he had never really stood up to powerful interests, whether in his home city of Chicago or in the wider world. Might Mrs Clinton have been right about her foe? Not altogether. In foreign policy in particular Mr Obama has already done some commendable things. He has held out a sincere hand to Iran; he has ordered Guantanamo closed within a year; he has set himself firmly against torture. He has, as the world and this newspaper wanted, taken a less strident tone in dealing with friends and rivals alike. But at home Mr Obama has had a difficult start. His performance has been weaker than those who endorsed his candidacy, including this newspaper, had hoped. Many of his strongest supporters?liberal columnists, prominent donors, Democratic Party stalwarts?have started to question him. As for those not so beholden, polls show that independent voters again prefer Republicans to Democrats, a startling reversal of fortune in just a few weeks. Mr Obama\'s once-celestial approval ratings are about where George Bush\'s were at this stage in his awful presidency. Despite his resounding electoral victory, his solid majorities in both chambers of Congress and the obvious goodwill of the bulk of the electorate, Mr Obama has seemed curiously feeble. Empty posts, weak policies 6'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Leaving_Here',9,1,'1196 - C05760496.txt','OprahBut I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','OprahBut I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Leaving_Here',9,1,'1201 - C05760503.txt','OprahI thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','OprahI thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Leaving_Here',9,1,'1202 - C05760504.txt','OprahI can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. ? But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','OprahI can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. ? But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Leaving_Here',9,1,'1205 - C05760507.txt','OprahOk. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you ask He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','OprahOk. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you ask He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Leaving_Here',9,1,'1207 - C05760512.txt','OprahCan we do early tomorrow morning? Can we set up turkish fm call tomorrow? Ok. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you ask He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','OprahCan we do early tomorrow morning? Can we set up turkish fm call tomorrow? Ok. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you ask He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Leaving_Here',9,1,'3037 - C05764913.txt','OprahThe dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 333','OprahThe dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 333'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Leaving_Here',9,1,'3038 - C05764914.txt','OprahChecking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. .10,41 Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 335','OprahChecking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. .10,41 Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 335'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Leaving_Here',9,1,'3039 - C05764915.txt','OprahHe\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 337','OprahHe\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 337'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Leaving_Here',9,1,'3040 - C05764916.txt','OprahCan we set up turkish fm call tomorrow? Ok. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you as B6 He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? 338 The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 339','OprahCan we set up turkish fm call tomorrow? Ok. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you as B6 He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? 338 The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 339'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Lebanon',4,1,'1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Lebanon',4,1,'181 - C05739774.txt','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Lebanon',4,1,'3134 - C05765072.txt','Strategic Communications for PakistanDoug-- Pakistan\'s government can sure use the help. I\'d like you to talk w Judith McHale who is working w Holbrooke\'s team, including Ashley, so I\'m copying Judith and Paul Jones, Amb Holbrooke\'s Deputy, so they can coordinate the followup. Pls let me know what the next steps are w Amb Haqqani. Thanks too for your other work on global women\'s issues. Best, H Hello Madame Secretary. I hope you have a productive trip to Pakistan. I wanted to let you know that Ambassador Haqqani asked me to submit a proposal to help the Government of Pakistan strengthen its communications with the Pakistani public. You may recall that my firm did similar hands-on work in Lebanon. The idea is to enhance the Government\'s internal capacity to raise public awareness of its accomplishments, build support for its policies, and demonstrate the benefits of democratic governance. With stronger communications, they\'d obviously be in a better position to convey the benefits of the US-Pakistan relationship. We\'ve followed Pakistani media coverage of Kerry-Lugar -- with more strategic communications management by the Government, that could have been a positive story. (The anti-American forces have used the same messages to attack US aid packages for at least 10 years. It was easy to see the attacks coming.)','Strategic Communications for PakistanDoug-- Pakistan\'s government can sure use the help. I\'d like you to talk w Judith McHale who is working w Holbrooke\'s team, including Ashley, so I\'m copying Judith and Paul Jones, Amb Holbrooke\'s Deputy, so they can coordinate the followup. Pls let me know what the next steps are w Amb Haqqani. Thanks too for your other work on global women\'s issues. Best, H Hello Madame Secretary. I hope you have a productive trip to Pakistan. I wanted to let you know that Ambassador Haqqani asked me to submit a proposal to help the Government of Pakistan strengthen its communications with the Pakistani public. You may recall that my firm did similar hands-on work in Lebanon. The idea is to enhance the Government\'s internal capacity to raise public awareness of its accomplishments, build support for its policies, and demonstrate the benefits of democratic governance. With stronger communications, they\'d obviously be in a better position to convey the benefits of the US-Pakistan relationship. We\'ve followed Pakistani media coverage of Kerry-Lugar -- with more strategic communications management by the Government, that could have been a positive story. (The anti-American forces have used the same messages to attack US aid packages for at least 10 years. It was easy to see the attacks coming.)'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Lebanon',4,1,'3208 - C05765599.txt','Lebanon has a cabinetHariri just announced the formation of a cabinet. It\'s divided 15-10-5 (15 ministers with March 14, 10 ministers with March 8, 5 ministers with President Sleiman). The ones of most concern to us -- Defense (our help to LAF), Interior (help to police plus municipal elections), Justice (Hariri Tribunal), Finance (can veto anything because of financial implications) are all either with March 14 or Presidency. That\'s good. Foreign . Affairs is with a new guy from Nabih Berri\'s bloc. with Lebanon rotating onto the Security Council. 1.4(D) B1 Next step: Hariri and his cabinet have 30 days to come up with the ministerial declaration, basically a platform, that must be presented to the Parliament along with the cabinet slate for a vote of confidence. This, too, may be painful, as they debate how to describe the resistance in ways that don\'t cross either U.S. or Hizballah red lines. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 11/08/2024','Lebanon has a cabinetHariri just announced the formation of a cabinet. It\'s divided 15-10-5 (15 ministers with March 14, 10 ministers with March 8, 5 ministers with President Sleiman). The ones of most concern to us -- Defense (our help to LAF), Interior (help to police plus municipal elections), Justice (Hariri Tribunal), Finance (can veto anything because of financial implications) are all either with March 14 or Presidency. That\'s good. Foreign . Affairs is with a new guy from Nabih Berri\'s bloc. with Lebanon rotating onto the Security Council. 1.4(D) B1 Next step: Hariri and his cabinet have 30 days to come up with the ministerial declaration, basically a platform, that must be presented to the Parliament along with the cabinet slate for a vote of confidence. This, too, may be painful, as they debate how to describe \"the resistance\" in ways that don\'t cross either U.S. or Hizballah red lines. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 11/08/2024'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lectern',1,1,'3342 - C05765869.txt','(Haartez) Peres collapses during function in Tel AvivMedia reports Israeli President Peres collapsed at an event in Tel Aviv this evening. President S\'iliiT?011 Peres collapsed on Saturday night during a question-and-answer session for young executives at the Rabin Center in Tel Aviv. The 86-year-old president fainted and collapsed on the lectern during the last question. He recovered consciousness after a fedV seconds, at which point he was taken to a side room where Magen David Adorn medics treated him. The president\'s personal physician later rushed to the scene. After the incident, people close to Peres told Haaretz that he was feeling good, that he left the hall walking, and that he hat a protracted debate with his aides about whether to go to hospital, which the president refused to do. Peres was ultimately taken to the Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer for further treatment. Hillary Thompson Senior Watch Officer 202-647-1312 104','(Haartez) Peres collapses during function in Tel AvivMedia reports Israeli President Peres collapsed at an event in Tel Aviv this evening. President S\'iliiT?011 Peres collapsed on Saturday night during a question-and-answer session for young executives at the Rabin Center in Tel Aviv. The 86-year-old president fainted and collapsed on the lectern during the last question. He recovered consciousness after a fedV seconds, at which point he was taken to a side room where Magen David Adorn medics treated him. The president\'s personal physician later rushed to the scene. After the incident, people close to Peres told Haaretz that he was feeling \"good,\" that he left the hall walking, and that he hat a protracted debate with his aides about whether to go to hospital, which the president refused to do. Peres was ultimately taken to the Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer for further treatment. Hillary Thompson Senior Watch Officer 202-647-1312 104'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lee_A._Feinstein',1,1,'2991 - C05764835.txt','ConfirmedWhoo hoo Five State Department nominees were confirmed by the Senate this evening: (1) Mike Posner - A/S for DRL (2) Bob Hormats - U/S for E (3) Lee Feinstein - Ambassador to Poland (4) Barry White - Ambassador to Norway (5) David Jacobson - Ambassador to Canada','ConfirmedWhoo hoo Five State Department nominees were confirmed by the Senate this evening: (1) Mike Posner - A/S for DRL (2) Bob Hormats - U/S for E (3) Lee Feinstein - Ambassador to Poland (4) Barry White - Ambassador to Norway (5) David Jacobson - Ambassador to Canada'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Lee_Fisher',2,1,'2035 - C05762667.txt','fyi. will get you my draft & comments tomorrow. Sidhttp://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1284.xml?ReleaselD=1347&What=&strArea=&strTime=0 hnt this page Close window Release Detail July 7, 2009 - Obama\'s Approval Drops In Ohio - Critical Swing State, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds 2010 Senate Race Tips Slightly To Democrats Word format President Barack Obama gets a lackluster 49 - 44 percent approval rating in Ohio, considered by many to be the most important swing state in a presidential election, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. This is President Obama\'s lowest approval rating in any national or statewide Quinnipiac University poll since he was inaugurated and is down from 62 - 31 percent in a May 6 survey. By a small 48 - 46 percen t margin, voters disapprove of the way Obama is handling the economy, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University poll finds. This is down from a 57 - 36 percent approval May 6. A total of 66 percent of Ohio voters are somewhat dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the way things are going in the state, while 33 percent are very satisfied or somewhat satisfied, numbers that haven\'t changed since Obama was elected. In the race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring George Voinovich in 2010, Lee Fisher and Jennifer Brunner remain neck-and-neck for the Democratic nomination and both would defeat any of the GOP candidates if the election were today. The economy in Ohio is as bad as anywhere in America. These numbers indicate that for the first time voters have decided that President Barack Obama bears some responsibility for their problems, said Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. Until now voters have given President Obama high ratings on the economy, blaming former President George W. Bush for their problems. They might be taking out their frustration on President Obama, possibly deciding that the change he promised has not come as quickly as they expected. Ohio historically has been the prototypical swing state. One of the reasons Barack Obama won the p residency by such a wide margin is that he carried Ohio with 52 percent of the vote and captured the lion\'s share of independent votes, Brown added.','fyi. will get you my draft & comments tomorrow. Sidhttp://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1284.xml?ReleaselD=1347&What=&strArea=;&strTime=0 hnt this page Close window Release Detail July 7, 2009 - Obama\'s Approval Drops In Ohio - Critical Swing State, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; 2010 Senate Race Tips Slightly To Democrats Word format President Barack Obama gets a lackluster 49 - 44 percent approval rating in Ohio, considered by many to be the most important swing state in a presidential election, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. This is President Obama\'s lowest approval rating in any national or statewide Quinnipiac University poll since he was inaugurated and is down from 62 - 31 percent in a May 6 survey. By a small 48 - 46 percen t margin, voters disapprove of the way Obama is handling the economy, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University poll finds. This is down from a 57 - 36 percent approval May 6. A total of 66 percent of Ohio voters are \"somewhat dissatisfied\" or \"very dissatisfied\" with the way things are going in the state, while 33 percent are \"very satisfied\" or \"somewhat satisfied,\" numbers that haven\'t changed since Obama was elected. In the race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring George Voinovich in 2010, Lee Fisher and Jennifer Brunner remain neck-and-neck for the Democratic nomination and both would defeat any of the GOP candidates if the election were today. \"The economy in Ohio is as bad as anywhere in America. These numbers indicate that for the first time voters have decided that President Barack Obama bears some responsibility for their problems,\" said Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. \"Until now voters have given President Obama high ratings on the economy, blaming former President George W. Bush for their problems. They might be taking out their frustration on President Obama, possibly deciding that the change he promised has not come as quickly as they expected.\" \"Ohio historically has been the prototypical swing state. One of the reasons Barack Obama won the p residency by such a wide margin is that he carried Ohio with 52 percent of the vote and captured the lion\'s share of independent votes,\" Brown added.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Lee_Fisher',2,1,'3255 - C05765718.txt','H: Also, two Quinnipiac polls, CT and OH, not good. SNovember 12, 2009 - Dems Fade In Ohio Senate Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds Obama Gets Negative Score In Key Swing State Word format For the first time, Republican Rob Portman is inching ahead of the two Democrats in the 2010 race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. Also for the first time, Ohio voters disapprove 50 - 45 percent of the job President Barack Obama is doing, down from his 53 - 42 percent approval September 16 and 49 - 44 percent approval July 7. In still another first, voters are split 40 - 40 percent on who is doing a better job handling health care, the President or Congressional Republicans, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh- pe-ack) University survey finds. In a September 16 survey on the same question, Obama was on top 49 - 28 percent. Ohio voters disapprove 53 - 42 percent of the way the President is handling the economy and disapprove 57 - 36 percent of the way he is handling health care. In September, they approved of his handling of the economy 48 - 46 percent and split on his handling of health care 44 - 45 percent. The Democratic wave that swept through Ohio in 2006 and 2008 may be cresting. The Democratic lead in the Governor\'s and Senate races has evaporated and for the first time President Barack Obama is under water in the most important swing state in the country, said Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. Ohio voters are not happy with the President\'s handling of health care and the economy. The fact that they now are split whether he or the Republicans in Congress are better able to handle health care should be a very worrisome number at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. since the GOP is still pretty much a four-letter word in most of America. Independent voters, often the group that decides Ohio elections, disapprove 49 - 45 percent of the overall job Obama is doing and disapprove 54 - 39 percent of his handling of the economy. They disapprove 62 - 34 percent, almost 2-1, of his handling of health care. In July, when the President\'s job approval began falling nationally from the high 50s and low 60s into the low 50s, Ohio was the first place it showed up in the polls, said Brown. Portman, a former Congressman running for the U.S. Senate in 2010, has small leads over two Democrats, topping Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner 38 - 34 percent and Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher 39 - 36 percent. In the battle for the Democratic Senate nomination, Fisher gets 24 percent to Brunner\'s 22 percent, with 51 percent undecided. Portman leads car dealer Tom Ganley 26 - 7 percent in a GOP primary with 64 percent undecided.','H: Also, two Quinnipiac polls, CT and OH, not good. SNovember 12, 2009 - Dems Fade In Ohio Senate Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Obama Gets Negative Score In Key Swing State Word format For the first time, Republican Rob Portman is inching ahead of the two Democrats in the 2010 race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. Also for the first time, Ohio voters disapprove 50 - 45 percent of the job President Barack Obama is doing, down from his 53 - 42 percent approval September 16 and 49 - 44 percent approval July 7. In still another first, voters are split 40 - 40 percent on who is doing a better job handling health care, the President or Congressional Republicans, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh- pe-ack) University survey finds. In a September 16 survey on the same question, Obama was on top 49 - 28 percent. Ohio voters disapprove 53 - 42 percent of the way the President is handling the economy and disapprove 57 - 36 percent of the way he is handling health care. In September, they approved of his handling of the economy 48 - 46 percent and split on his handling of health care 44 - 45 percent. \"The Democratic wave that swept through Ohio in 2006 and 2008 may be cresting. The Democratic lead in the Governor\'s and Senate races has evaporated and for the first time President Barack Obama is under water in the most important swing state in the country,\" said Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. \"Ohio voters are not happy with the President\'s handling of health care and the economy. The fact that they now are split whether he or the Republicans in Congress are better able to handle health care should be a very worrisome number at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. since the GOP is still pretty much a four-letter word in most of America.\" Independent voters, often the group that decides Ohio elections, disapprove 49 - 45 percent of the overall job Obama is doing and disapprove 54 - 39 percent of his handling of the economy. They disapprove 62 - 34 percent, almost 2-1, of his handling of health care. \"In July, when the President\'s job approval began falling nationally from the high 50s and low 60s into the low 50s, Ohio was the first place it showed up in the polls,\" said Brown. Portman, a former Congressman running for the U.S. Senate in 2010, has small leads over two Democrats, topping Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner 38 - 34 percent and Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher 39 - 36 percent. In the battle for the Democratic Senate nomination, Fisher gets 24 percent to Brunner\'s 22 percent, with 51 percent undecided. Portman leads car dealer Tom Ganley 26 - 7 percent in a GOP primary with 64 percent undecided.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Lee_H._Hamilton',2,1,'2884 - C05764637.txt','Friday 9/25 A must readJan, will be in touch later today. Valmoro, Lona J I would love to see you. We\'ll have to play timing by ear so I\'m copying Huma and Lona to help schedule. Hillary, I expect you are claimed six times over, given everyone who is in NY for CGI, but I will be in NY from tonight through next Saturday (returning Saturday), so if you could have dinner Friday night or just a cup of tea after the closing plenary, I would love to see you. I loved the Washington Post pieces e,1, And your inquiry meant a lot to and I appreciated having a few minutes to talk. I know how true it is that this is 24/7 as the Post quoted you remarking. Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 Thx Jan. I\'ll call to check in. Hillary: See today\'s Limits of Force OpEd by Chuck Hagel. No answers but apt analysis. Might Congressional momentum for development assistance reform warrant serious consideration of former or current Member of Congress to head USAID? Hagel? Lee Hamilton?... Still thinking! Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 B6 B6','Friday 9/25 A must readJan, will be in touch later today. Valmoro, Lona J I would love to see you. We\'ll have to play timing by ear so I\'m copying Huma and Lona to help schedule. Hillary, I expect you are claimed six times over, given everyone who is in NY for CGI, but I will be in NY from tonight through next Saturday (returning Saturday), so if you could have dinner Friday night or just a cup of tea after the closing plenary, I would love to see you. I loved the Washington Post pieces e,1, And your inquiry meant a lot to and I appreciated having a few minutes to talk. I know how true it is that this is \"24/7\" as the Post quoted you remarking. Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 Thx Jan. I\'ll call to check in. Hillary: See today\'s \"Limits of Force\" OpEd by Chuck Hagel. No answers but apt analysis. Might Congressional momentum for development assistance reform warrant serious consideration of former or current Member of Congress to head USAID? Hagel? Lee Hamilton?... Still thinking! Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 B6 B6'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Lee_H._Hamilton',2,1,'2891 - C05764649.txt','Friday 9/25 A must readtaking jan off we have been talking to wjc team about a dinner friday night post cgi (that i believe you and wjc discussed) and if we do that, we can include her there. you should know that barbra striesand and jim brolin have also askedif you and wjc want to have dinner friday night if you are interested. her performance is sat night I would love to see you. We\'ll have to play timing by ear so I\'m copying Huma and Lona to help schedule. Hillary, I expect you are claimed six times over, given everyone who is in NY for CGI, but I will be in NY from tonight through next Saturday (returning Saturday), so if you could have dinner Friday night or just a cup of tea after the closing plenary, I would love to see you. I loved the Washington Post piece1111 I And your inquiry meant a lot to and I appreciated having a few minutes to talk. I know how true it is that this is 24/7 as the Post quoted you remarking. Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 Hillary: See today\'s Limits of Force OpEd by Chuck Hagel. No answers but apt analysis. Might Congressional momentum for development assistance reform warrant serious consideration of former or current Member of Congress to head USAID? Hagel? Lee Hamilton?... Still thinking! Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005','Friday 9/25 A must readtaking jan off we have been talking to wjc team about a dinner friday night post cgi (that i believe you and wjc discussed) and if we do that, we can include her there. you should know that barbra striesand and jim brolin have also askedif you and wjc want to have dinner friday night if you are interested. her performance is sat night I would love to see you. We\'ll have to play timing by ear so I\'m copying Huma and Lona to help schedule. Hillary, I expect you are claimed six times over, given everyone who is in NY for CGI, but I will be in NY from tonight through next Saturday (returning Saturday), so if you could have dinner Friday night or just a cup of tea after the closing plenary, I would love to see you. I loved the Washington Post piece1111 I And your inquiry meant a lot to and I appreciated having a few minutes to talk. I know how true it is that this is \"24/7\" as the Post quoted you remarking. Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 Hillary: See today\'s \"Limits of Force\" OpEd by Chuck Hagel. No answers but apt analysis. Might Congressional momentum for development assistance reform warrant serious consideration of former or current Member of Congress to head USAID? Hagel? Lee Hamilton?... Still thinking! Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lee_Kuan_Yew',1,1,'2141 - C05762814.txt','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911 this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said we told the scholars not to rush this project. I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, have you collected the material? He said yes. I asked, external sources? He','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering; there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years; Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out; if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself; its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that; then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms; Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911; this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said \"we told the scholars not to rush this project\". I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, \"have you collected the material?\" He said yes. I asked, \"external sources?\" He'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lee_Kuan_Yew_School_of_Public_Policy',1,1,'2141 - C05762814.txt','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911 this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said we told the scholars not to rush this project. I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, have you collected the material? He said yes. I asked, external sources? He','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering; there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years; Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out; if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself; its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that; then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms; Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911; this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said \"we told the scholars not to rush this project\". I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, \"have you collected the material?\" He said yes. I asked, \"external sources?\" He'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lee_Myung-bak',1,1,'2741 - C05764374.txt','South Korea\'s Lee meets North Korean delegation (AP)SEOUL, South Korea (AP) An official says South Korea\'s president is meeting a visiting high-level delegation from North Korea amid signs of warming ties on the divided peninsula. A presidential Blue House official says talks between President Lee Myung-bak and the delegation from Pyongyang are being held at the president\'s office Sunday morning. The North Korean delegation flew to Seoul on Friday to pay respects to former President Kim Dae-jung who died last week. Their visit provided a rare opportunity for dialogue between the two Koreas, whose relations have been largely frozen since Lee took office last year with a tougher line on the North. Speaking on condition of anonymity citing government policy the official says she could not provide further details.','South Korea\'s Lee meets North Korean delegation (AP)SEOUL, South Korea (AP) An official says South Korea\'s president is meeting a visiting high-level delegation from North Korea amid signs of warming ties on the divided peninsula. A presidential Blue House official says talks between President Lee Myung-bak and the delegation from Pyongyang are being held at the president\'s office Sunday morning. The North Korean delegation flew to Seoul on Friday to pay respects to former President Kim Dae-jung who died last week. Their visit provided a rare opportunity for dialogue between the two Koreas, whose relations have been largely frozen since Lee took office last year with a tougher line on the North. Speaking on condition of anonymity citing government policy the official says she could not provide further details.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Left-wing_politics',4,1,'1661 - C05761557.txt','Miliband...Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak with him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid At last, a great mobile device for under $50. Take a Peek!','Miliband...Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal; 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak with him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid At last, a great mobile device for under $50. Take a Peek!'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Left-wing_politics',4,1,'240 - C05739841.txt','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was soft on communism, and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public, they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY; Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was \"soft on communism,\" and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. \"Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public,\" they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Left-wing_politics',4,1,'2405 - C05763578.txt','Honduras interim govt sending mission to WashingtonTEGUCIGALPA, June 30 (Reuters) - An interim government set up after a military coup in Honduras said it will send a delegation of politicians, business leaders and lawyers to Washington on Wednesday for talks on the crisis. ? Roberto Micheletti, sworn in as caretaker president after leftist President Manuel Zelaya was toppled by the army on Sunday, announced the mission after Zelaya traveled to New York and Washington to address the United Nations and Organization of American States. Brian Himmelsteib Watch Officer S/ES-0 U.S. Department of State 202-647-1512 122','Honduras interim govt sending mission to WashingtonTEGUCIGALPA, June 30 (Reuters) - An interim government set up after a military coup in Honduras said it will send a delegation of politicians, business leaders and lawyers to Washington on Wednesday for talks on the crisis. ? Roberto Micheletti, sworn in as caretaker president after leftist President Manuel Zelaya was toppled by the army on Sunday, announced the mission after Zelaya traveled to New York and Washington to address the United Nations and Organization of American States. Brian Himmelsteib Watch Officer S/ES-0 U.S. Department of State 202-647-1512 122'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Left-wing_politics',4,1,'3176 - C05765224.txt','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Legal_Adviser_of_the_Department_of_State',1,1,'2980 - C05764818.txt','Rewards for JusticeFYI Cheryl Prelim report on Secretary\'s question about paying reward to Govt. of Uganda for capturing a Rwandan genocidaire B5 22USC2708 provides: (f) Ineligibility An officer or employee of any entity of Federal, State, or local government or of a foreign government who, while in the performance of his or her official duties, furnishes information described in subsection (b) of this section shall not be eligible for a reward under this section. More to follow Regards pat Still looking, Jim Deputy Legal Adviser Jim Deputy Legal Adviser Office of the Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Washington, DC 20520-6421 202-647-8460 Jim, The statute (22 USC 2708) provides for payments to any individual and further provides that no payment may be made to an officer or employee of any federal, state, local or foreign government who, while in the performance of his or her official duties, furnishes information....  I have calls into Kitty and Cliff to see if they are aware of alternative possibilities. Steve Assistant Legal Adviser (L/M) Office of the Legal Adviser','Rewards for JusticeFYI Cheryl Prelim report on Secretary\'s question about paying reward to Govt. of Uganda for capturing a Rwandan genocidaire B5 22USC2708 provides: (f) Ineligibility An officer or employee of any entity of Federal, State, or local government or of a foreign government who, while in the performance of his or her official duties, furnishes information described in subsection (b) of this section shall not be eligible for a reward under this section. More to follow Regards pat Still looking, Jim Deputy Legal Adviser Jim Deputy Legal Adviser Office of the Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Washington, DC 20520-6421 202-647-8460 Jim, The statute (22 USC 2708) provides for payments to \"any individual\" and further provides that no payment may be made to an officer or employee of any federal, state, local or foreign government \"who, while in the performance of his or her official duties, furnishes information.... \" I have calls into Kitty and Cliff to see if they are aware of alternative possibilities. Steve Assistant Legal Adviser (L/M) Office of the Legal Adviser'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lemonade',1,1,'2457 - C05763782.txt','Thank you!!!Always glad to pitch in. It came out great and your delivery was fantastic! Onward and upward! Once again, lemonade out of lemons, silk purses out of sow ears and any other analogy I can\'t recall! Thank you, my friend for everything. See you on the plane! 9cn','Thank you!!!Always glad to pitch in. It came out great and your delivery was fantastic! Onward and upward! Once again, lemonade out of lemons, silk purses out of sow ears and any other analogy I can\'t recall! Thank you, my friend for everything. See you on the plane! 9cn'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lempira_Department',1,1,'2011 - C05762631.txt','Security SituationFyi B6 ALL: Police/Military have blocked vehicle traffic to the Airport. Not allowing groups of pedestrians to pass. Apparently they are prepared to prevent Zelaya supporters to gather at the airport. Z supporters from outside Tegucigalpa slept at University Pedagogica in the outskirts of the city last night where they will begin their march today. Zelaya and his supporters have been encouraging Zelaya supporters from the interior to come into the capital and support Zelaya\'s arrival. Many of these are rural poor and indigenous from his popular strongholds in the Departments of Copan Intibuca, and Lempira. We also know that many bus loads of Z supporters are coming in from his home province of Olancho. Zelaya is not popular in Tegucigalpa, so the potential for confrontation is high. Hugo Llorens Ambassador US. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268 64','Security SituationFyi B6 ALL: Police/Military have blocked vehicle traffic to the Airport. Not allowing groups of pedestrians to pass. Apparently they are prepared to prevent Zelaya supporters to gather at the airport. Z supporters from outside Tegucigalpa slept at University Pedagogica in the outskirts of the city last night where they will begin their march today. Zelaya and his supporters have been encouraging Zelaya supporters from the interior to come into the capital and support Zelaya\'s arrival. Many of these are rural poor and indigenous from his popular strongholds in the Departments of Copan Intibuca, and Lempira. We also know that many bus loads of Z supporters are coming in from his home province of Olancho. Zelaya is not popular in Tegucigalpa, so the potential for confrontation is high. Hugo Llorens Ambassador US. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268 64'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'LendingTree',3,1,'1736 - C05761788.txt','Miliband stays in reshuffle. SidMortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree','Miliband stays in reshuffle. SidMortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'LendingTree',3,1,'1742 - C05761802.txt','couple things on reshuffleAlan Johnson is named Home Secretary. He was considered the only possible alternative to Gordon, a bland, competent, Blairite, consensus choice. Johnson taking Home Secretary in effect puts an end to the coup attempt. Alistair Darling is kept as Chancellor. Ed Balls, Gordon\'s close adviser, was considered a bridge too far given Gordon\'s weakness now. But with Purnell\'s resignation Gordon named Balls\' wife, Yvette Cooper to Purnell\'s job at Work and Pensions Ministry. More later... Sid Mortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree@','couple things on reshuffleAlan Johnson is named Home Secretary. He was considered the only possible alternative to Gordon, a bland, competent, Blairite, consensus choice. Johnson taking Home Secretary in effect puts an end to the coup attempt. Alistair Darling is kept as Chancellor. Ed Balls, Gordon\'s close adviser, was considered a bridge too far given Gordon\'s weakness now. But with Purnell\'s resignation Gordon named Balls\' wife, Yvette Cooper to Purnell\'s job at Work and Pensions Ministry. More later... Sid Mortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree@'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'LendingTree',3,1,'1743 - C05761803.txt','MandelsonSo in the end Peter did not get Foreign Secretary. But Gordon has now created a new job and title for him: First Secretary of State. In effect, he is deputy prime minister, probably the first peer in that role, not an elected member of Commons. Gordon held a defiant late afternoon press conference: I will not waver. I will not walk away. I will get on with the job. There will be more fallout, but I think this is done. Sid Mortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree','MandelsonSo in the end Peter did not get Foreign Secretary. But Gordon has now created a new job and title for him: First Secretary of State. In effect, he is deputy prime minister, probably the first peer in that role, not an elected member of Commons. Gordon held a defiant late afternoon press conference: \"I will not waver. I will not walk away. I will get on with the job.\" There will be more fallout, but I think this is done. Sid Mortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lenox,_Massachusetts',1,1,'2047 - C05762686.txt','Secretary SebeliusHappy to call. Will check in with hrc. Dear Huma, It was great to see you today however briefly Tim Collins just called me after his meeting with Secretary Sebelius tonight and she was interested in what we are trying to do. Tim suggested it would be helpful if you or the Secretary called to introduce me to her. Then I could set up a meeting tomorrow while I am still here. I am leaving at 630 pm.. I would really appreciate it ? I think it could help move things along! Be well, Mark PS I am on my cell Mark Hyman, MD Vice Chair, Institute for Functional Medicine Founder and Medical Director The UltraWellness Center 45 Walker Street Lenox MA 012 0 108','Secretary SebeliusHappy to call. Will check in with hrc. Dear Huma, It was great to see you today however briefly Tim Collins just called me after his meeting with Secretary Sebelius tonight and she was interested in what we are trying to do. Tim suggested it would be helpful if you or the Secretary called to introduce me to her. Then I could set up a meeting tomorrow while I am still here. I am leaving at 630 pm.. I would really appreciate it ? I think it could help move things along! Be well, Mark PS I am on my cell Mark Hyman, MD Vice Chair, Institute for Functional Medicine Founder and Medical Director The UltraWellness Center 45 Walker Street Lenox MA 012 0 108'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Leon_Black',3,1,'1052 - C05760283.txt','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family. Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business.','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: \"He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family.\" Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Leon_Black',3,1,'3209 - C05765604.txt','Samual heymanNovember 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family. Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business. Mr. Heyman waged an aggressive campaign against the company\'s chairman and ultimately forced his removal through a shareholder vote - a rare victory for shareholders during a time when executives of public companies were considered virtually untouchable. Once Mr. Heyman took control of GAF, he reversed course and held on to the chemicals business, ultimately making it a big contributor to the company\'s profit.','Samual heymanNovember 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: \"He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family.\" Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business. Mr. Heyman waged an aggressive campaign against the company\'s chairman and ultimately forced his removal through a shareholder vote - a rare victory for shareholders during a time when executives of public companies were considered virtually untouchable. Once Mr. Heyman took control of GAF, he reversed course and held on to the chemicals business, ultimately making it a big contributor to the company\'s profit.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Leon_Black',3,1,'3217 - C05765646.txt','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker.','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Leon_Panetta',3,1,'135 - C05739716.txt','\'Meet the Press Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceGood. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the protests outside the U.S. embassy there that Egyptian officials were slow to put down. This weekend in Pakistan, protests as well there. More anti-American rage. Also protests against the drone strikes. In Yemen, you also had arrests and some deaths outside of our U.S. embassy there. How much longer can Americans expect to see these troubling images and these protests go forward?','\'Meet the Press Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceGood. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the protests outside the U.S. embassy there that Egyptian officials were slow to put down. This weekend in Pakistan, protests as well there. More anti-American rage. Also protests against the drone strikes. In Yemen, you also had arrests and some deaths outside of our U.S. embassy there. How much longer can Americans expect to see these troubling images and these protests go forward?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Leon_Panetta',3,1,'140 - C05739722.txt','\'Meet the Press Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the','\'Meet the Press Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Leon_Panetta',3,1,'143 - C05739728.txt','\'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS.','\'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Leo_Rogin',1,1,'1726 - C05761775.txt','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding] they just don\'t want to support it on this bill, Pelosi said Thursday, So we have to do that with all Democratic votes. She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a national security initiative because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists, she said. It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate. House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days, said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. \"I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding]; they just don\'t want to support it on this bill,\" Pelosi said Thursday, \"So we have to do that with all Democratic votes.\" She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a \"national security initiative\" because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. \"I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists,\" she said. \"It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate.\" House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. \"We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days,\" said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Lesbian',4,1,'1696 - C05761682.txt','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage, said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. He\'s out of step with the next generation. Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated, said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. \"Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage,\" said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. \"He\'s out of step with the next generation.\" Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. \"Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated,\" said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Lesbian',4,1,'1904 - C05762424.txt','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM This is not appropriate time for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so, Socarides says. Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification. Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military. Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton Andy Towle and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans, Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors. And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM \"This is not appropriate time\" for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. \"The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so,\" Socarides says. \"Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification.\" Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. \"The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military.\" Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton; Andy Towle; and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. \"One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans,\" Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. \"This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors.\" And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he \"will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Lesbian',4,1,'2019 - C05762642.txt','BBC: Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay IraqisFyi B6 Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay Iraqis Investigating reports of the murder and torture of gay men in Iraq, Ashley Byrne found that some gays found Saddam Hussein\'s dictatorship preferable to the threat of violence they face today. Some readers will find parts of his report disturbing. There has been so much news of death and destruction from Iraq that the position of sexual minorities is rarely touched on in the mainstream media. But stories of torture and murder of gay Iraqis, particularly men, have been emerging in the gay press for several years. Investigating these stories for a BBC Radio 5 Live documentary, Gay Life After Saddam, I\'ve heard a range of views about the deteriorating conditions for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people. Some say the violence has intensified in the past few months. Others say killings run into the hundreds and have been going on since 2003. What is clear, and confirmed by separate evidence from various human rights groups, is that some gay men have been subjected to appalling violent abuse. One young Iraqi, Amil (not his real name) recalled the death of a friend: They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb, it was awful. Another man (who wished to remain anonymous) revealed to Scott Long from the New York-based Human Rights Watch, how his partner was kidnapped and killed. It was late one night when four armed men came to take my boyfriend from his parents\' house. L  They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb Amil, a gay Iraqi They were masked and dressed in black. We found his body the next day dumped in the garbage, his throat cut out, his genitals cut off. 82','BBC: Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay IraqisFyi B6 Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay Iraqis Investigating reports of the murder and torture of gay men in Iraq, Ashley Byrne found that some gays found Saddam Hussein\'s dictatorship preferable to the threat of violence they face today. Some readers will find parts of his report disturbing. There has been so much news of death and destruction from Iraq that the position of sexual minorities is rarely touched on in the mainstream media. But stories of torture and murder of gay Iraqis, particularly men, have been emerging in the gay press for several years. Investigating these stories for a BBC Radio 5 Live documentary, Gay Life After Saddam, I\'ve heard a range of views about the deteriorating conditions for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people. Some say the violence has intensified in the past few months. Others say killings run into the hundreds and have been going on since 2003. What is clear, and confirmed by separate evidence from various human rights groups, is that some gay men have been subjected to appalling violent abuse. One young Iraqi, Amil (not his real name) recalled the death of a friend: \"They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb, it was awful.\" Another man (who wished to remain anonymous) revealed to Scott Long from the New York-based Human Rights Watch, how his partner was kidnapped and killed. \"It was late one night when four armed men came to take my boyfriend from his parents\' house. L \" They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb\" Amil, a gay Iraqi \"They were masked and dressed in black. \"We found his body the next day dumped in the garbage, his throat cut out, his genitals cut off.\" 82'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Lesbian',4,1,'3442 - C05766048.txt','We ought to do outreachCheryl: Yes, the Secretary should make the call I remain ready to participate in any meetings with any domestic or international gay rights groups to brief them on what we are doing, and on my conversations with Museveni on this issue. I plan to meet with Cheryl Benton and others today this afternoon to work on an outreach strategy. Regards, Johnnie Thx Should we have S also call pres? Cheryl: I am happy to participate in any outreach meetings on this issue and would be pleased to share contents of my conversations with President Museveni and his reassurances to me. (We continue to monitor this issue and I am prepared to go back to Museveni at any time to express our deep concerns and to press him to deep six this legislation.) See below. I am looking at the article and don\'t know where this stands in terms of what will really happen (welcome an update) but we should do some sort of meeting now with international gay groups to lay out what we have done. The process will focus not only our public and quiet diplomacy (calls to pres, etc) efforts but also it will give chance for feedback on more we should do. I am worried this will not turn out well. We need some outreach unless I am missing what is being done in dept. Can we do this in next several days? Cdm Uganda to Drop Death Penalty, Life in Jail for Gays (Updatel)Last Updated: December 9, 2009 10:44 EST By Fred Ojambo Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Uganda will drop the death penalty and life imprisonment for gays in a refined version of an anti- gay bill expected to be ready for presentation to Parliament in two weeks, James Nsaba Buturo, the minister of ethics and integrity, said.The draft bill, which is under consideration by a parliamentary committee, will drop the two punishments to attract the support of religious leaders who are opposed to these penalties, Buturo said today in a phone interview from the capital, Kampala.Ugandan lawmaker David Bahati presented a private member\'s bill on Oct. 14 which sought the death penalty and life imprisonment for gay people in the country. The Ugandan government supports the bill because homosexuality and lesbianism are repugnant to the Ugandan culture, Buturo said. Still, it favors a more refined set of punishments, he said.ln addition to formulating punishments for the gay people, the bill will also promote counseling to help attract errant people to acceptable sexual orientation, said Buturo.The proposed legislation has attracted criticism from gay rights activists, both locally and internationally, who argue that the law would promote discrimination and hatred toward the gay community.','We ought to do outreachCheryl: Yes, the Secretary should make the call I remain ready to participate in any meetings with any domestic or international gay rights groups to brief them on what we are doing, and on my conversations with Museveni on this issue. I plan to meet with Cheryl Benton and others today this afternoon to work on an outreach strategy. Regards, Johnnie Thx Should we have S also call pres? Cheryl: I am happy to participate in any outreach meetings on this issue and would be pleased to share contents of my conversations with President Museveni and his reassurances to me. (We continue to monitor this issue and I am prepared to go back to Museveni at any time to express our deep concerns and to press him to deep six this legislation.) See below. I am looking at the article and don\'t know where this stands in terms of what will really happen (welcome an update) but we should do some sort of meeting now with international gay groups to lay out what we have done. The process will focus not only our public and quiet diplomacy (calls to pres, etc) efforts but also it will give chance for feedback on more we should do. I am worried this will not turn out well. We need some outreach unless I am missing what is being done in dept. Can we do this in next several days? Cdm Uganda to Drop Death Penalty, Life in Jail for Gays (Updatel)Last Updated: December 9, 2009 10:44 EST By Fred Ojambo Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Uganda will drop the death penalty and life imprisonment for gays in a refined version of an anti- gay bill expected to be ready for presentation to Parliament in two weeks, James Nsaba Buturo, the minister of ethics and integrity, said.The draft bill, which is under consideration by a parliamentary committee, will drop the two punishments to attract the support of religious leaders who are opposed to these penalties, Buturo said today in a phone interview from the capital, Kampala.Ugandan lawmaker David Bahati presented a private member\'s bill on Oct. 14 which sought the death penalty and life imprisonment for gay people in the country. The Ugandan government supports the bill because homosexuality and lesbianism are \"repugnant to the Ugandan culture,\" Buturo said. Still, it favors a more refined set of punishments, he said.ln addition to formulating punishments for the gay people, the bill will also promote counseling to help \"attract errant people to acceptable sexual orientation,\" said Buturo.The proposed legislation has attracted criticism from gay rights activists, both locally and internationally, who argue that the law would promote discrimination and hatred toward the gay community.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Leslie_Bassett',1,1,'1291 - C05760678.txt','A little positive reinforcement to pass on to the S Congratulations! Follow-up on March 12 Dinner on MexicoPamela was at the dinner. Francisco, Just wanted to congratulate you and the entire team on a striking success. The Secretary\'s visit was jaw-dropping from the Mexican perspective. I have never seen such a positive reaction to a visit by a high ranking US government official. My personal favorite: Estamos hillarizados por estos dias. There is obviously also a show me the money aspect of the reaction, but even Mexico\'s newspaper of the traditionally anti-American left editorialized about Good Clinton, Bad Napolitano. And inside President Calderon\'s circle they are thrilled with Wednesday\'s meeting. Many congratulations. OK, I will stop bothering you with my emails and allow you to get back to doing your job. warm regards, Pamela Pamela K. Starr, PhD Senior Lecturer Public Diplomacy and International Relations Senior Fellow, Center on Public Diplomacy University of Southern California 3518 Trousdale Parkway Los Angeles, CA 90089-0043 tel: 213-740-4122 fax: 213-742-0281 email > Gonzalez, Francisco J <GonzalezFJ@state.gov> 3/23/2009 8:45 AM > Pamela, Many thanks for this. Your insights and suggestions are very helpful. While the Mexico left me with the impression that we\'re aiming in the right direction (Leslie Bassett, Robert Jacobson and Tom Shannon are excellent), we could 16 B6','A little positive reinforcement to pass on to the S Congratulations! Follow-up on March 12 Dinner on MexicoPamela was at the dinner. Francisco, Just wanted to congratulate you and the entire team on a striking success. The Secretary\'s visit was jaw-dropping from the Mexican perspective. I have never seen such a positive reaction to a visit by a high ranking US government official. My personal favorite: Estamos hillarizados por estos dias. There is obviously also a \"show me the money\" aspect of the reaction, but even Mexico\'s newspaper of the traditionally anti-American left editorialized about \"Good Clinton, Bad Napolitano\". And inside President Calderon\'s circle they are thrilled with Wednesday\'s meeting. Many congratulations. OK, I will stop bothering you with my emails and allow you to get back to doing your job. warm regards, Pamela Pamela K. Starr, PhD Senior Lecturer Public Diplomacy and International Relations Senior Fellow, Center on Public Diplomacy University of Southern California 3518 Trousdale Parkway Los Angeles, CA 90089-0043 tel: 213-740-4122 fax: 213-742-0281 email > \"Gonzalez, Francisco J\" <GonzalezFJ@state.gov> 3/23/2009 8:45 AM > Pamela, Many thanks for this. Your insights and suggestions are very helpful. While the Mexico left me with the impression that we\'re aiming in the right direction (Leslie Bassett, Robert Jacobson and Tom Shannon are excellent), we could 16 B6'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Leslie_Esdaile_Banks',2,1,'2132 - C05762804.txt','(SBU) Failed IED near Amb. Hill convoy in TallilFyi Ambassador Hill\'s Chief of Staff Chris Klein reports at 1715 Iraq time (1015 EDT), a failed IED exploded 50 meters in front of Amb. Hill\'s convoy in Tallil. No reported injuries. Amb. Hill was en route to a meeting with provincial council chairs in Dhiciar Province at the time. Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 1LO','(SBU) Failed IED near Amb. Hill convoy in TallilFyi Ambassador Hill\'s Chief of Staff Chris Klein reports at 1715 Iraq time (1015 EDT), a failed IED exploded 50 meters in front of Amb. Hill\'s convoy in Tallil. No reported injuries. Amb. Hill was en route to a meeting with provincial council chairs in Dhiciar Province at the time. Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 1LO'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Leslie_Esdaile_Banks',2,1,'3571 - C05766273.txt','UPDATE: Death of Death ofHere is an update on the return of the remains Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:53:58 +0545 Colleaaues? Please let me know if Ops can be of further assistance. Best, Dana Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 Ruth Branson is added to distribution. Thanks, Clay Clay - many thanks for the update. Could you also keep ruth branson, the ocs duty officer, apprised of developments? She\'s not on our duty principals\' collective. Best, M This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Embassy Kathmandu is standing by to assist. Nepal is currently in the middle of the national holiday of Dashain when most things are closed. The embassy is closed for normal business on Monday and Tuesday and will reopen on Wednesday 9/30, however we will open to do whatever is necessary to assist. I am in contact with in Chengdu. Tina Onufer, US Consul Regards, Clay Adler Consul US Embassy Kathmandu +977-1-400-7200 x.4126 (office) adlerck@state.gov Colleagues: Regards, Michael T. Pascual Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-O) PascualMTstate.gov 202-647-1512 Hotmail has ever-growing storage! Don\'t worry about storage limits. Check it out.','UPDATE: Death of Death ofHere is an update on the return of the remains Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:53:58 +0545 Colleaaues? Please let me know if Ops can be of further assistance. Best, Dana Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 Ruth Branson is added to distribution. Thanks, Clay Clay - many thanks for the update. Could you also keep ruth branson, the ocs duty officer, apprised of developments? She\'s not on our duty principals\' collective. Best, M This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Embassy Kathmandu is standing by to assist. Nepal is currently in the middle of the national holiday of Dashain when most things are closed. The embassy is closed for normal business on Monday and Tuesday and will reopen on Wednesday 9/30, however we will open to do whatever is necessary to assist. I am in contact with in Chengdu. Tina Onufer, US Consul Regards, Clay Adler Consul US Embassy Kathmandu +977-1-400-7200 x.4126 (office) adlerck@state.gov Colleagues: Regards, Michael T. Pascual Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-O) PascualMTstate.gov; 202-647-1512 Hotmail has ever-growing storage! Don\'t worry about storage limits. Check it out.');
INSERT INTO `mv_tfidf` VALUES (5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Leslie_H._Gelb',7,1,'1029 - C05760244.txt','Les GelbPls see below and scheduling options requested. Is this a cover story? Does anyone know? By the way, this Sunday\'s story about Barbra was fabulous. H, I spent yesterday with Les Gelb on Nantucket. He had lots to say which might be of interest, but I thought the most important thing to tell you is to make sure you are aware of the Parade magazine piece he wants to do about you. He would like to do a day in your life, when you meet with members of Congress and international figures. He wants to show the impact you are having domestically and internationally. He said he would give you a veto over content and looked me in the eye and said, she will like it. Maybe you know this, but did not want it to fall between the cracks. Enjoy your vacation and love to all of you. Xoxo','Les GelbPls see below and scheduling options requested. Is this a cover story? Does anyone know? By the way, this Sunday\'s story about Barbra was fabulous. H, I spent yesterday with Les Gelb on Nantucket. He had lots to say which might be of interest, but I thought the most important thing to tell you is to make sure you are aware of the Parade magazine piece he wants to do about you. He would like to do a day in your life, when you meet with members of Congress and international figures. He wants to show the impact you are having domestically and internationally. He said he would give you a veto over content and looked me in the eye and said, \"she will like it\". Maybe you know this, but did not want it to fall between the cracks. Enjoy your vacation and love to all of you. Xoxo'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Leslie_H._Gelb',7,1,'1030 - C05760245.txt','Les GelbYes, we\'re trying to find a date that works for Les, but he is a little, shall we say picky. H, I spent yesterday with Les Gelb on Nantucket. He had lots to say which might be of interest, but I thought the most important thing to tell you is to make sure you are aware of the Parade magazine piece he wants to do about you. He would like to do a day in your life, when you meet with members of Congress and international figures. He wants to show the impact you are having domestically and internationally. He said he would give you a veto over content and looked me in the eye and said, she will like it. Maybe you know this, but did not want it to fall between the cracks. Enjoy your vacation and love to all of you. Xoxo','Les GelbYes, we\'re trying to find a date that works for Les, but he is a little, shall we say picky. H, I spent yesterday with Les Gelb on Nantucket. He had lots to say which might be of interest, but I thought the most important thing to tell you is to make sure you are aware of the Parade magazine piece he wants to do about you. He would like to do a day in your life, when you meet with members of Congress and international figures. He wants to show the impact you are having domestically and internationally. He said he would give you a veto over content and looked me in the eye and said, \"she will like it\". Maybe you know this, but did not want it to fall between the cracks. Enjoy your vacation and love to all of you. Xoxo'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Leslie_H._Gelb',7,1,'152 - C05739737.txt','Les Gelb on the Obama responseThe whole thing is worth a read, but a very tough judge gives you and the President credit: By any standard of reason, President Obama and Secretary of State Canton conducted themselves very well amid the confusion and crises Of course they didn\'t do everything perfectly for example, some unidentified administration official disowned the embassy statement condemning the video. Such creepiness served only to make it look like Obama was running for cover at the expense of our embattled diplomats. But minor miscues aside, Obama and Clinton nailed the main points, especially Clinton. In her first statement soon after the riots, here s what she said The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. But let me be clear There is never any justification for violent acts of this kind. http://vvvvw.thedailybeast.corniarticles/2012/09/17/leslie-h-eelb-on-the-mvsteries-of-the-middle-east-riots.html','Les Gelb on the Obama responseThe whole thing is worth a read, but a very tough judge gives you and the President credit: By any standard of reason, President Obama and Secretary of State Canton conducted themselves very well amid the confusion and crises Of course they didn\'t do everything perfectly; for example, some unidentified administration official disowned the embassy statement condemning the video. Such creepiness served only to make it look like Obama was running for cover at the expense of our embattled diplomats. But minor miscues aside, Obama and Clinton nailed the main points, especially Clinton. In her first statement soon after the riots, here s what she said The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. But let me be clear There is never any justification for violent acts of this kind.\" http://vvvvw.thedailybeast.corniarticles/2012/09/17/leslie-h-eelb-on-the-mvsteries-of-the-middle-east-riots.html'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Leslie_H._Gelb',7,1,'2094 - C05762754.txt','Latest IterationConfidential fyi Cheryl, Jake, I owe you both an apology. I had a very productive flight (8-10 hours in a darkened quiet cabin is just what I needed) and finished Les Gelb\'s book -- it is astonishing how close our analyses are -- he says that foundation of US power is to catalyze others to get problems solved. HRC wanted me to make the speech harder and I see some very good ways to do that -- talking about assembling power coalitions to deal w/ troublesome states, a term Les uses. But I also had a chance to reread the frame that you put together, much more carefully. There are a number of very good things in it that I am going to try to work into a revision, or at least flag for how we can build off of this speech in subsequent speeches. I am sorry that I didn\'t see that in the press of trying to get to this point. I will have a revision by Sunday afternoon China time, which would allow her and you to see it Sunday morning. AM AMS: This document is the latest iteration I understand from Justin (who works at Chappaqua). I also understand that last night she was making changes to it but Justin did not get them so they may not be reflected in this draft. cdm 59','Latest IterationConfidential fyi Cheryl, Jake, I owe you both an apology. I had a very productive flight (8-10 hours in a darkened quiet cabin is just what I needed) and finished Les Gelb\'s book -- it is astonishing how close our analyses are -- he says that foundation of US power is to catalyze others to get problems solved. HRC wanted me to make the speech harder and I see some very good ways to do that -- talking about assembling power coalitions to deal w/ troublesome states, a term Les uses. But I also had a chance to reread the frame that you put together, much more carefully. There are a number of very good things in it that I am going to try to work into a revision, or at least flag for how we can build off of this speech in subsequent speeches. I am sorry that I didn\'t see that in the press of trying to get to this point. I will have a revision by Sunday afternoon China time, which would allow her and you to see it Sunday morning. AM AMS: This document is the latest iteration I understand from Justin (who works at Chappaqua). I also understand that last night she was making changes to it but Justin did not get them so they may not be reflected in this draft. cdm 59'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Leslie_H._Gelb',7,1,'2822 - C05764537.txt','Les GelbYes, we\'re trying to find a date that works for Les, but he is a little, shall we say picky. H, I spent yesterday with Les Gelb on Nantucket. He had lots to say which might be of interest, but I thought the most important thing to tell you is to make sure you are aware of the Parade magazine piece he wants to do about you. He would like to do a day in your life, when you meet with members of Congress and international figures. He wants to show the impact you are having domestically and internationally. He said he would give you a veto over content and looked me in the eye and said, she will like it. Maybe you know this, but did not want it to fall between the cracks. Enjoy your vacation and love to all of you. Xoxo L','Les GelbYes, we\'re trying to find a date that works for Les, but he is a little, shall we say picky. H, I spent yesterday with Les Gelb on Nantucket. He had lots to say which might be of interest, but I thought the most important thing to tell you is to make sure you are aware of the Parade magazine piece he wants to do about you. He would like to do a day in your life, when you meet with members of Congress and international figures. He wants to show the impact you are having domestically and internationally. He said he would give you a veto over content and looked me in the eye and said, \"she will like it\". Maybe you know this, but did not want it to fall between the cracks. Enjoy your vacation and love to all of you. Xoxo L'),(11.756271723597157,5.878135861798579,2500,'Leslie_H._Gelb',7,2,'3273 - C05765761.txt','FYI: Les Gelb: Amateur Hour at the White Househttp://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to throw its weight around. What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make demands on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect deliverables on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.','FYI: Les Gelb: \"Amateur Hour at the White House\"http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to \"throw its weight around.\" What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make \"demands\" on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect \"deliverables\" on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Leslie_H._Gelb',7,1,'3693 - C05766560.txt','ParadePlus - I made a new friend in Les Gelb - we have connected on our love of cats (he has 3) I second Philippe\'s take, on all counts. Photo is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.','ParadePlus - I made a new friend in Les Gelb - we have connected on our love of cats (he has 3) I second Philippe\'s take, on all counts. Photo is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Lets_Try_Again',3,1,'1155 - C05760420.txt','Checking inGreat - let\'s do 730 your time. X0 Mills, Cheryl D Sorry we didn\'t talk last night but I actually collapsed when I got back from my speech. Let\'s try again tonight. Let me know what time will work. I should be home by 7. Hope you\'re loving the sun!','Checking inGreat - let\'s do 730 your time. X0 Mills, Cheryl D Sorry we didn\'t talk last night but I actually collapsed when I got back from my speech. Let\'s try again tonight. Let me know what time will work. I should be home by 7. Hope you\'re loving the sun!'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Lets_Try_Again',3,1,'2438 - C05763739.txt','Sorry to hear re your fallAm so glad to hear frm you/Hi knew this was painful combined with logistics of being a woman--know. How streddful this must be----the other night the. Senate. Women had dinner anyway---all sent good words. And encouragement. To a woman theyb all said. Oh my imagine just getting dressed and the. Hair thing. Get your therapy. Get better. The senate is slogging along health care is starting to sag. --- some days it feels like we are doing the public option off backof envelope. Call when you can. X. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Barb--Thanks, my dear friend, for your good wishes. I am on the mend, Let\'s try again for dinner soon. Happy 4th!! All the best, Hillary Oops. When I wanted you to trip the light fantastic. I didn\'t mean that literally. Be careful. Do the therapy. Get well. Do you still want us to come. Monday. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 124','Sorry to hear re your fallAm so glad to hear frm you/Hi knew this was painful combined with logistics of being a woman--know. How streddful this must be----the other night the. Senate. Women had dinner anyway---all sent good words. And encouragement. To a woman theyb all said. Oh my imagine just getting dressed and the. Hair thing. Get your therapy. Get better. The senate is slogging along health care is starting to sag. --- some days it feels like we are doing the public option off backof envelope. Call when you can. X. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Barb--Thanks, my dear friend, for your good wishes. I am on the mend, Let\'s try again for dinner soon. Happy 4th!! All the best, Hillary Oops. When I wanted you to trip the light fantastic. I didn\'t mean that literally. Be careful. Do the therapy. Get well. Do you still want us to come. Monday. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 124'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Lets_Try_Again',3,1,'3402 - C05765978.txt','Checking inGreat - let\'s do 730 your time. XO - Mills, Cheryl D Sorry we didn\'t talk last night but I actually collapsed when I got back from my speech. Let\'s try again tonight. Let me know what time will work. I should be home by 7. Hope you\'re loving the sun!','Checking inGreat - let\'s do 730 your time. XO - Mills, Cheryl D Sorry we didn\'t talk last night but I actually collapsed when I got back from my speech. Let\'s try again tonight. Let me know what time will work. I should be home by 7. Hope you\'re loving the sun!'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Leverage_(finance)',1,1,'3403 - C05765980.txt','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures. Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero; long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: \"On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures.\" Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lewinsky_scandal',1,2,'2021 - C05762645.txt','Ghana, but not forgottenB6 Ghana, but not forgotten By: Josh Gerstein July 4, 2009 07:38 PM EST It might seem like a moment just too good for the White House to pass up ? America\'s first black president, on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa, looking out over a sea of jubilant faces, delivering a message of friendship and hope. Yet President Barack Obama, who would command a monumental audience nearly anywhere he spoke on the continent where he traces his ancestry, is not scheduled to deliver a speech to the general public when he visits Ghana next week. The White House said it preferred a smaller event at Ghana\'s parliament to herald the nation\'s democratic traditions. But some suspect the reason has its roots in an event that holds a storied place in White House lore ? President Bill Clinton\'s 1998 speech to a massive crowd in the sweltering heat of Accra, Ghana, where Obama will visit as well. For Clinton, the first stop on a 12-day, six-country African journey was a chance to bask in the adulation far from Washington, then consumed with the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Clinton now regularly pegs the size of the crowd that day at 1 million, though years ago he described it simply as more than 500,000. Whatever the number, the overheated, overcrowded, overwhelming event left some in Clinton\'s party worried that he\'d been shot, and a doctor concerned that he could contract HIV from frantic interaction with the crowd. And it took a threatening turn at the end, as a red-faced, shouting Clinton implored the crowd, Get back! Back off! as it threatened to crush a woman near the front of the stage. The crowd was so large that it began surging towards the stage. Suddenly, a woman in the front of the crowd began to get trampled, recalled Sandy Berger, Clinton\'s national security adviser at the time. Clinton jumped up and put his arm down over the side and grabbed her. The Secret Service thought he\'d been shot and freaked out. A7','Ghana, but not forgottenB6 Ghana, but not forgotten By: Josh Gerstein July 4, 2009 07:38 PM EST It might seem like a moment just too good for the White House to pass up ? America\'s first black president, on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa, looking out over a sea of jubilant faces, delivering a message of friendship and hope. Yet President Barack Obama, who would command a monumental audience nearly anywhere he spoke on the continent where he traces his ancestry, is not scheduled to deliver a speech to the general public when he visits Ghana next week. The White House said it preferred a smaller event at Ghana\'s parliament to herald the nation\'s democratic traditions. But some suspect the reason has its roots in an event that holds a storied place in White House lore ? President Bill Clinton\'s 1998 speech to a massive crowd in the sweltering heat of Accra, Ghana, where Obama will visit as well. For Clinton, the first stop on a 12-day, six-country African journey was a chance to bask in the adulation far from Washington, then consumed with the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Clinton now regularly pegs the size of the crowd that day at 1 million, though years ago he described it simply as more than 500,000. Whatever the number, the overheated, overcrowded, overwhelming event left some in Clinton\'s party worried that he\'d been shot, and a doctor concerned that he could contract HIV from frantic interaction with the crowd. And it took a threatening turn at the end, as a red-faced, shouting Clinton implored the crowd, \"Get back! Back off!\" as it threatened to crush a woman near the front of the stage. \"The crowd was so large that it began surging towards the stage. Suddenly, a woman in the front of the crowd began to get trampled,\" recalled Sandy Berger, Clinton\'s national security adviser at the time. \"Clinton jumped up and put his arm down over the side and grabbed her. The Secret Service thought he\'d been shot and freaked out.\" A7'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Le_Matin_(Haiti)',1,1,'1747 - C05761810.txt','Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up ProtectorateFYI ? I think Port-au-Prince Le Matin is a summary of Haitian radio programming. Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up Protectorate Port-au-Prince Le Matin June 5, 2009 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon\'s recent appointment of former US President Clinton to serve as special envoy to Haiti has been perceived by many groups, including lawmakers, political analysts, political leaders, and media commentators, as a step toward putting Haiti in a protectorate or trusteeship status. They questioned in particular the extent of Clinton\'s powers and the term of his mandate, wondering what role will be attributed to Haiti\'s elected representatives. Several pointed out that Heidi Annabi, Ban\'s special representative in Haiti, and President Rene Preval would be subservient to Clinton, their senior in rank and described by some media as Haiti\'s new chief. As expected, Haitian Government officials and most foreign diplomats hailed this nomination and expressed their optimism about it. Several political leaders objected to Clinton\'s being named special envoy to Haiti, saying that it showed the international community wanted to bring Haiti under its control. o Former Senate President Belizaire, president of the National Council of the Haitian Political Parties, pointed out that Haiti has had a foreign force in the country, the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), since 2004 and now has an envoy such as President Clinton who is in a higher position than any other UN personnel. These both indicate the country is being considered a genuine protectorate, according to Belizaire (Signal FM, 27 May). o Socialist Identity and Liberty Collective spokesman Cherubin referred to Clinton\'s mission as an umpteenth civil commission, alluding to the administrative steps France took to restore order and peace when Haiti was under French rule, intended to speed up the process of taking charge of Haiti. Cherubin added that in the current international jargon this is called colonialism of a third type, or colonialism of necessity (www.alterpresse.org, 22 May). o According to Christian Movement for a New Haiti leader Mesadieux, Ban\'s decision will further help put Haiti under foreign supervision. He asserted that the international community wants to reinforce its control over Haiti\'s administration (Radio Vision 2000, 21 May). o Dr. Eugene of the Haitian Social Christian Party, speaking on the Pickup Talk Show live from the United States, said that Clinton\'s responsibility is to control events in Haiti and he will control them in a firm manner (Radio Caraibes FM, 23 May). Eugene was offended by this appointment and called it a shame for all Haitians and a slap in the face of the entire nation (Radio Galaxie, 29 May). 24','Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up ProtectorateFYI ? I think Port-au-Prince Le Matin is a summary of Haitian radio programming. Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up Protectorate Port-au-Prince Le Matin June 5, 2009 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon\'s recent appointment of former US President Clinton to serve as special envoy to Haiti has been perceived by many groups, including lawmakers, political analysts, political leaders, and media commentators, as a step toward putting Haiti in a protectorate or trusteeship status. They questioned in particular the extent of Clinton\'s powers and the term of his mandate, wondering what role will be attributed to Haiti\'s elected representatives. Several pointed out that Heidi Annabi, Ban\'s special representative in Haiti, and President Rene Preval would be subservient to Clinton, their senior in rank and described by some media as Haiti\'s new chief. As expected, Haitian Government officials and most foreign diplomats hailed this nomination and expressed their optimism about it. Several political leaders objected to Clinton\'s being named special envoy to Haiti, saying that it showed the international community wanted to bring Haiti under its control. o Former Senate President Belizaire, president of the National Council of the Haitian Political Parties, pointed out that Haiti has had a foreign force in the country, the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), since 2004 and now has an envoy such as President Clinton who is in a \"higher position than any other UN personnel.\" These both indicate the country is being considered a \"genuine protectorate,\" according to Belizaire (Signal FM, 27 May). o Socialist Identity and Liberty Collective spokesman Cherubin referred to Clinton\'s mission as an umpteenth \"civil commission,\" alluding to the administrative steps France took to restore order and peace when Haiti was under French rule, intended to speed up the process of \"taking charge\" of Haiti. Cherubin added that in the current international jargon this is called \"colonialism of a third type, or colonialism of necessity\" (www.alterpresse.org, 22 May). o According to Christian Movement for a New Haiti leader Mesadieux, Ban\'s decision will further help put Haiti under foreign supervision. He asserted that the international community wants to reinforce its control over Haiti\'s administration (Radio Vision 2000, 21 May). o Dr. Eugene of the Haitian Social Christian Party, speaking on the \"Pickup Talk Show\" live from the United States, said that \"Clinton\'s responsibility is to control events in Haiti and he will control them in a firm manner\" (Radio Caraibes FM, 23 May). Eugene was \"offended\" by this appointment and called it \"a shame for all Haitians\" and \"a slap in the face of the entire nation\" (Radio Galaxie, 29 May). 24'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'LGBT',8,1,'1455 - C05761188.txt','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq. Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen. A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut. Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue. She said that many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance \"is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq.\" Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by \"visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen.\" A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that \"the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut.\" Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, \"Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue.\" She said that \"many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little'),(17.233813407529368,5.744604469176457,2500,'LGBT',8,3,'1904 - C05762424.txt','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM This is not appropriate time for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so, Socarides says. Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification. Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military. Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton Andy Towle and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans, Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors. And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM \"This is not appropriate time\" for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. \"The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so,\" Socarides says. \"Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification.\" Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. \"The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military.\" Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton; Andy Towle; and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. \"One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans,\" Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. \"This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors.\" And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he \"will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I'),(11.489208938352913,5.744604469176457,2500,'LGBT',8,2,'2019 - C05762642.txt','BBC: Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay IraqisFyi B6 Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay Iraqis Investigating reports of the murder and torture of gay men in Iraq, Ashley Byrne found that some gays found Saddam Hussein\'s dictatorship preferable to the threat of violence they face today. Some readers will find parts of his report disturbing. There has been so much news of death and destruction from Iraq that the position of sexual minorities is rarely touched on in the mainstream media. But stories of torture and murder of gay Iraqis, particularly men, have been emerging in the gay press for several years. Investigating these stories for a BBC Radio 5 Live documentary, Gay Life After Saddam, I\'ve heard a range of views about the deteriorating conditions for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people. Some say the violence has intensified in the past few months. Others say killings run into the hundreds and have been going on since 2003. What is clear, and confirmed by separate evidence from various human rights groups, is that some gay men have been subjected to appalling violent abuse. One young Iraqi, Amil (not his real name) recalled the death of a friend: They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb, it was awful. Another man (who wished to remain anonymous) revealed to Scott Long from the New York-based Human Rights Watch, how his partner was kidnapped and killed. It was late one night when four armed men came to take my boyfriend from his parents\' house. L  They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb Amil, a gay Iraqi They were masked and dressed in black. We found his body the next day dumped in the garbage, his throat cut out, his genitals cut off. 82','BBC: Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay IraqisFyi B6 Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay Iraqis Investigating reports of the murder and torture of gay men in Iraq, Ashley Byrne found that some gays found Saddam Hussein\'s dictatorship preferable to the threat of violence they face today. Some readers will find parts of his report disturbing. There has been so much news of death and destruction from Iraq that the position of sexual minorities is rarely touched on in the mainstream media. But stories of torture and murder of gay Iraqis, particularly men, have been emerging in the gay press for several years. Investigating these stories for a BBC Radio 5 Live documentary, Gay Life After Saddam, I\'ve heard a range of views about the deteriorating conditions for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people. Some say the violence has intensified in the past few months. Others say killings run into the hundreds and have been going on since 2003. What is clear, and confirmed by separate evidence from various human rights groups, is that some gay men have been subjected to appalling violent abuse. One young Iraqi, Amil (not his real name) recalled the death of a friend: \"They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb, it was awful.\" Another man (who wished to remain anonymous) revealed to Scott Long from the New York-based Human Rights Watch, how his partner was kidnapped and killed. \"It was late one night when four armed men came to take my boyfriend from his parents\' house. L \" They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb\" Amil, a gay Iraqi \"They were masked and dressed in black. \"We found his body the next day dumped in the garbage, his throat cut out, his genitals cut off.\" 82'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'LGBT',8,1,'2085 - C05762738.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'LGBT',8,1,'2087 - C05762743.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US B6Let\'s discuss. I think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?, asked Jeff Sharlet. In his book, Sharlet specifically refers to politicians in Uganda proposing an anti-gay law that would criminalize homosexuality. The law, which could be passed within weeks despite international condemnation, includes possible punishment by death. Anti-gay laws were recently passed in Burundi, are being discussed in Rwanda, and could soon be expanded in Kenya and Tanzania. The American group Sharlet calls The Family is also known as The Fellowship. It organizes an annual National Prayer Breakfast with the U.S. president and foreign guests, but besides that activity shuns publicity and does not openly list its members. But Sharlet says more American reporters are looking into the group and its alleged ties to Africa. These include helping African politicians with money so they can push socially conservative agendas.','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US B6Let\'s discuss. I think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. \"It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?,\" asked Jeff Sharlet. In his book, Sharlet specifically refers to politicians in Uganda proposing an anti-gay law that would criminalize homosexuality. The law, which could be passed within weeks despite international condemnation, includes possible punishment by death. Anti-gay laws were recently passed in Burundi, are being discussed in Rwanda, and could soon be expanded in Kenya and Tanzania. The American group Sharlet calls The Family is also known as The Fellowship. It organizes an annual National Prayer Breakfast with the U.S. president and foreign guests, but besides that activity shuns publicity and does not openly list its members. But Sharlet says more American reporters are looking into the group and its alleged ties to Africa. These include helping African politicians with money so they can push socially conservative agendas.'),(11.489208938352913,5.744604469176457,2500,'LGBT',8,2,'2976 - C05764806.txt','Tremendous thanks to Secretary ClintonI thought you might want to share this with the Secretary. Dear Secretary Clinton, It is with great pride and a full heart that I write to thank you for your personal, videotaped message congratulating Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA) on winning this year\'s Outie award for best LGBT employee resource group by Out & Equal Workplace Advocates . Your message and the significance carried in delivering it personally was reflected in the silence that came over the audience of over 2,000 people when you began speaking and the furious applause heard afterwards. While not the only GLIFAA member in attendance that night to receive the award, as the only Foreign Service Officer there to witness the event, the award held special significance for me. Your message had the greatest impact on everyone attending the Out & Equal Summit this year, but as a direct beneficiary of your work I was especially touched and awed. It is you, Under Secretary Kennedy, and all the senior staff of the Department that truly deserve this honor. As an FSO with a domestic partner, your efforts to bring equality to State have allowed me to stay in a career I love. Thank you for all you are doing for the LGBT community, for the Foreign and Civil Service, and for the opportunity to attend such a conference. I am once again proud to represent the Foreign Service, the Department of State, and the Bureau of Intelligence and Research. With tremendous gratitude and warm regards,','Tremendous thanks to Secretary ClintonI thought you might want to share this with the Secretary. Dear Secretary Clinton, It is with great pride and a full heart that I write to thank you for your personal, videotaped message congratulating Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA) on winning this year\'s \"Outie\" award for best LGBT employee resource group by Out & Equal Workplace Advocates . Your message and the significance carried in delivering it personally was reflected in the silence that came over the audience of over 2,000 people when you began speaking and the furious applause heard afterwards. While not the only GLIFAA member in attendance that night to receive the award, as the only Foreign Service Officer there to witness the event, the award held special significance for me. Your message had the greatest impact on everyone attending the Out & Equal Summit this year, but as a direct beneficiary of your work I was especially touched and awed. It is you, Under Secretary Kennedy, and all the senior staff of the Department that truly deserve this honor. As an FSO with a domestic partner, your efforts to bring equality to State have allowed me to stay in a career I love. Thank you for all you are doing for the LGBT community, for the Foreign and Civil Service, and for the opportunity to attend such a conference. I am once again proud to represent the Foreign Service, the Department of State, and the Bureau of Intelligence and Research. With tremendous gratitude and warm regards,'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'LGBT',8,1,'3623 - C05766390.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?, asked Jeff Sharlet.','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. \"It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?,\" asked Jeff Sharlet.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'LGBT',8,1,'3624 - C05766391.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues.','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in USI think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'LGBT_community',1,1,'3442 - C05766048.txt','We ought to do outreachCheryl: Yes, the Secretary should make the call I remain ready to participate in any meetings with any domestic or international gay rights groups to brief them on what we are doing, and on my conversations with Museveni on this issue. I plan to meet with Cheryl Benton and others today this afternoon to work on an outreach strategy. Regards, Johnnie Thx Should we have S also call pres? Cheryl: I am happy to participate in any outreach meetings on this issue and would be pleased to share contents of my conversations with President Museveni and his reassurances to me. (We continue to monitor this issue and I am prepared to go back to Museveni at any time to express our deep concerns and to press him to deep six this legislation.) See below. I am looking at the article and don\'t know where this stands in terms of what will really happen (welcome an update) but we should do some sort of meeting now with international gay groups to lay out what we have done. The process will focus not only our public and quiet diplomacy (calls to pres, etc) efforts but also it will give chance for feedback on more we should do. I am worried this will not turn out well. We need some outreach unless I am missing what is being done in dept. Can we do this in next several days? Cdm Uganda to Drop Death Penalty, Life in Jail for Gays (Updatel)Last Updated: December 9, 2009 10:44 EST By Fred Ojambo Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Uganda will drop the death penalty and life imprisonment for gays in a refined version of an anti- gay bill expected to be ready for presentation to Parliament in two weeks, James Nsaba Buturo, the minister of ethics and integrity, said.The draft bill, which is under consideration by a parliamentary committee, will drop the two punishments to attract the support of religious leaders who are opposed to these penalties, Buturo said today in a phone interview from the capital, Kampala.Ugandan lawmaker David Bahati presented a private member\'s bill on Oct. 14 which sought the death penalty and life imprisonment for gay people in the country. The Ugandan government supports the bill because homosexuality and lesbianism are repugnant to the Ugandan culture, Buturo said. Still, it favors a more refined set of punishments, he said.ln addition to formulating punishments for the gay people, the bill will also promote counseling to help attract errant people to acceptable sexual orientation, said Buturo.The proposed legislation has attracted criticism from gay rights activists, both locally and internationally, who argue that the law would promote discrimination and hatred toward the gay community.','We ought to do outreachCheryl: Yes, the Secretary should make the call I remain ready to participate in any meetings with any domestic or international gay rights groups to brief them on what we are doing, and on my conversations with Museveni on this issue. I plan to meet with Cheryl Benton and others today this afternoon to work on an outreach strategy. Regards, Johnnie Thx Should we have S also call pres? Cheryl: I am happy to participate in any outreach meetings on this issue and would be pleased to share contents of my conversations with President Museveni and his reassurances to me. (We continue to monitor this issue and I am prepared to go back to Museveni at any time to express our deep concerns and to press him to deep six this legislation.) See below. I am looking at the article and don\'t know where this stands in terms of what will really happen (welcome an update) but we should do some sort of meeting now with international gay groups to lay out what we have done. The process will focus not only our public and quiet diplomacy (calls to pres, etc) efforts but also it will give chance for feedback on more we should do. I am worried this will not turn out well. We need some outreach unless I am missing what is being done in dept. Can we do this in next several days? Cdm Uganda to Drop Death Penalty, Life in Jail for Gays (Updatel)Last Updated: December 9, 2009 10:44 EST By Fred Ojambo Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Uganda will drop the death penalty and life imprisonment for gays in a refined version of an anti- gay bill expected to be ready for presentation to Parliament in two weeks, James Nsaba Buturo, the minister of ethics and integrity, said.The draft bill, which is under consideration by a parliamentary committee, will drop the two punishments to attract the support of religious leaders who are opposed to these penalties, Buturo said today in a phone interview from the capital, Kampala.Ugandan lawmaker David Bahati presented a private member\'s bill on Oct. 14 which sought the death penalty and life imprisonment for gay people in the country. The Ugandan government supports the bill because homosexuality and lesbianism are \"repugnant to the Ugandan culture,\" Buturo said. Still, it favors a more refined set of punishments, he said.ln addition to formulating punishments for the gay people, the bill will also promote counseling to help \"attract errant people to acceptable sexual orientation,\" said Buturo.The proposed legislation has attracted criticism from gay rights activists, both locally and internationally, who argue that the law would promote discrimination and hatred toward the gay community.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Liberalism',5,1,'1247 - C05760563.txt','Talking Points for Call with Sen Feinstein and Greg CraigI\'ve printed these and will give a copy to the Secretary and also to Huma. Claire Attached are two sets of talking points I will have Claire print for you today for two call on behalf of Goodwin\'s candidacy for the Ninth Circuit. The first set is for Sen Feinstein, which stresses Goodwin\'s moderate judgment ? she apparently needs reassurance that Goodwin is not too liberal. The other set is for Greg Craig, which stresses Goodwin\'s progressive credentials as he likely will find that more appealing. cdm 2','Talking Points for Call with Sen Feinstein and Greg CraigI\'ve printed these and will give a copy to the Secretary and also to Huma. Claire Attached are two sets of talking points I will have Claire print for you today for two call on behalf of Goodwin\'s candidacy for the Ninth Circuit. The first set is for Sen Feinstein, which stresses Goodwin\'s moderate judgment ? she apparently needs reassurance that Goodwin is not too liberal. The other set is for Greg Craig, which stresses Goodwin\'s progressive credentials as he likely will find that more appealing. cdm 2'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Liberalism',5,1,'1288 - C05760667.txt','Learning the hard wayFYI Learning the hard way Mar 26th 2009 From The Economist print edition Barack Obama may at last be getting a grip. But he still needs to show more leadership, at home and abroad HILLARY CLINTON\'S most effective quip, in her long struggle with Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination last year, was that the Oval Office is no place for on-the-job training. It went to the heart of the nagging worry about the silver-tongued young senator from Illinois: that he lacked even the slightest executive experience, and that in his brief career he had never really stood up to powerful interests, whether in his home city of Chicago or in the wider world. Might Mrs Clinton have been right about her foe? Not altogether. In foreign policy in particular Mr Obama has already done some commendable things. He has held out a sincere hand to Iran he has ordered Guantanamo closed within a year he has set himself firmly against torture. He has, as the world and this newspaper wanted, taken a less strident tone in dealing with friends and rivals alike. But at home Mr Obama has had a difficult start. His performance has been weaker than those who endorsed his candidacy, including this newspaper, had hoped. Many of his strongest supporters?liberal columnists, prominent donors, Democratic Party stalwarts?have started to question him. As for those not so beholden, polls show that independent voters again prefer Republicans to Democrats, a startling reversal of fortune in just a few weeks. Mr Obama\'s once-celestial approval ratings are about where George Bush\'s were at this stage in his awful presidency. Despite his resounding electoral victory, his solid majorities in both chambers of Congress and the obvious goodwill of the bulk of the electorate, Mr Obama has seemed curiously feeble. Empty posts, weak policies 6','Learning the hard wayFYI Learning the hard way Mar 26th 2009 From The Economist print edition Barack Obama may at last be getting a grip. But he still needs to show more leadership, at home and abroad HILLARY CLINTON\'S most effective quip, in her long struggle with Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination last year, was that the Oval Office is no place for on-the-job training. It went to the heart of the nagging worry about the silver-tongued young senator from Illinois: that he lacked even the slightest executive experience, and that in his brief career he had never really stood up to powerful interests, whether in his home city of Chicago or in the wider world. Might Mrs Clinton have been right about her foe? Not altogether. In foreign policy in particular Mr Obama has already done some commendable things. He has held out a sincere hand to Iran; he has ordered Guantanamo closed within a year; he has set himself firmly against torture. He has, as the world and this newspaper wanted, taken a less strident tone in dealing with friends and rivals alike. But at home Mr Obama has had a difficult start. His performance has been weaker than those who endorsed his candidacy, including this newspaper, had hoped. Many of his strongest supporters?liberal columnists, prominent donors, Democratic Party stalwarts?have started to question him. As for those not so beholden, polls show that independent voters again prefer Republicans to Democrats, a startling reversal of fortune in just a few weeks. Mr Obama\'s once-celestial approval ratings are about where George Bush\'s were at this stage in his awful presidency. Despite his resounding electoral victory, his solid majorities in both chambers of Congress and the obvious goodwill of the bulk of the electorate, Mr Obama has seemed curiously feeble. Empty posts, weak policies 6'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Liberalism',5,1,'1610 - C05761453.txt','GoodwinFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Thanks, Cheryl.. Goodwin met with Feinstein this evening and it sounds like it went really well.. It was definitely a very preliminary conversation, but also very good to get the opportunity for Feinstein to meet and get to know Goodwin.. Thank you and HRC again for all of your help! On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:46 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: Feinstein promised hrc to meet with him and that she would give him primary consideration. She knows he is imp to hrc and that hrc thinks he us her kind of scholar and judge. On note - if hand written, send to my home and 1 will hand to her if electronic - same, email to me and 1 will hand to her Hi Cheryl - came back to several messages from Feinstein\'s office wanting to set up a meeting with Goodwin.* Sounds like HRC must have spoken with her.* Feinstein wants to meet Goodwin tomorrow evening. Anything we should know before the meeting? Thanks again for everything!, Also, Goodwin wants to write a thank you note to HRC.0 Where can he send it so that it gets to her? xo, Ann On Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 3:02 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: *****41404 4.44404 Thanks, Cheryl.* I\'m attaching two different sets of talking points - one for Greg Craig, stressing Goodwin\'s progressive and activist credentials - and the other for Feinstein, stressing his moderation.. We have heard that Feinstein needs assurance that Goodwin isn\'t too liberal. 414044340 444444.Thanks again for helping in this very major way., your plate and HRC\'s....so thank you, thank you, thank you! 0.400.0 44444.4, 4- 4444444 On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 5:05 PM, AnnMOLeary 4$4 444More of a liberal? I\'ll do two sets and send it back tonight. 444444. 04440454 Sent from my iPhone .44.444 .444444 On Mar 19, 2009, at 4:57 PM, Cheryl Mills Greg is an more of an ideologue What do you think about using the lead sentences in each point only--deleting the narrative Or is the problem more fundamental? Then I need a little help about what would go to the heart of greg\'s interests .44440.*AAA**. .44.44.-. 44$444?$444$44 Here is my fear about these points - they are likely to repel rather than compel greg they will 40434.434. \'4444444+444444 Cheryl 4443444. .444444 .44+044THANK YOU.* It would be terrific if HRC could make these calls.. If possible, it would be great if she could also call Feinstein because we are hoping Feinstein will not just bless, but affirmatively support Goodwin\'s nomination. 4444.44 .44444. .04340440+44444 I\'m pasting the talking points below and attaching them in Word.. I\'m also attaching Goodwin\'s bio/resume if you need it. 044.04. 444444444544444 I can\'t thank you enough!! 44434.44> 44.4444 4****44 4,44>A4,44-Ann *****4?4, 4444444> 44444444444444Key talking points for HRC.s calls to POTUS, Greg Craig and Senator Feinstein recommending Goodwin Liu for a nomination to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals .40..44* 4404..4 +444+44 44454 Goodwin is a widely respected, first-rate legal scholar. I know this first-hand -4. - -+44.44 .44.440 A40.44.44 --0016364c716b92d97404664f2917--','GoodwinFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Thanks, Cheryl.. Goodwin met with Feinstein this evening and it sounds like it went really well.. It was definitely a very preliminary conversation, but also very good to get the opportunity for Feinstein to meet and get to know Goodwin.. Thank you and HRC again for all of your help! On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:46 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: Feinstein promised hrc to meet with him and that she would give him primary consideration. She knows he is imp to hrc and that hrc thinks he us her kind of scholar and judge. On note - if hand written, send to my home and 1 will hand to her; if electronic - same, email to me and 1 will hand to her Hi Cheryl - came back to several messages from Feinstein\'s office wanting to set up a meeting with Goodwin.* Sounds like HRC must have spoken with her.* Feinstein wants to meet Goodwin tomorrow evening. Anything we should know before the meeting? Thanks again for everything!, Also, Goodwin wants to write a thank you note to HRC.0 Where can he send it so that it gets to her? xo, Ann On Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 3:02 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: *****41404 4.44404 Thanks, Cheryl.* I\'m attaching two different sets of talking points - one for Greg Craig, stressing Goodwin\'s progressive and activist credentials - and the other for Feinstein, stressing his moderation.. We have heard that Feinstein needs assurance that Goodwin isn\'t too liberal. 414044340 444444.Thanks again for helping in this very major way., your plate and HRC\'s....so thank you, thank you, thank you! 0.400.0 44444.4, 4- 4444444 On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 5:05 PM, AnnMOLeary 4$4 444More of a liberal? I\'ll do two sets and send it back tonight. 444444. 04440454 Sent from my iPhone .44.444 .444444 On Mar 19, 2009, at 4:57 PM, \"Cheryl Mills\" Greg is an more of an ideologue What do you think about using the lead sentences in each point only--deleting the narrative Or is the problem more fundamental? Then I need a little help about what would go to the heart of greg\'s interests .44440.*AAA**. .44.44.-. 44$444?$444$44 Here is my fear about these points - they are likely to repel rather than compel greg; they will 40434.434. \'4444444+444444 Cheryl 4443444. .444444 .44+044THANK YOU.* It would be terrific if HRC could make these calls.. If possible, it would be great if she could also call Feinstein because we are hoping Feinstein will not just bless, but affirmatively support Goodwin\'s nomination. 4444.44 .44444. .04340440+44444 I\'m pasting the talking points below and attaching them in Word.. I\'m also attaching Goodwin\'s bio/resume if you need it. 044.04. 444444444544444 I can\'t thank you enough!! 44434.44> 44.4444 4****44 4,44>A4,44-Ann *****4?4, 4444444> 44444444444444Key talking points for HRC.s calls to POTUS, Greg Craig and Senator Feinstein recommending Goodwin Liu for a nomination to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals .40..44* 4404..4 +444+44 44454 Goodwin is a widely respected, first-rate legal scholar. I know this first-hand -4. - -\"+44.44 .4;4.440 A40.44.44 --0016364c716b92d97404664f2917--'),(12.429216196844383,6.214608098422191,2500,'Liberalism',5,2,'2295 - C05763097.txt','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s smart power, according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy realists and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish realist foreign policy adviser Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian Joseph Nye, a major proponent of soft power, the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism Brent Scowcroft the realist national security adviser under George H.W. Bush Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s \"smart power,\" according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy \"realists\" and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state; George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state; Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish \"realist\" foreign policy adviser; Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian; Joseph Nye, a major proponent of \"soft power,\" the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion; Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism; Brent Scowcroft; the \"realist\" national security adviser under George H.W. Bush; Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state; John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress; and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Liberalism',5,1,'3263 - C05765732.txt','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Liberal_democracy',1,1,'1033 - C05760248.txt','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as terrorist and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as \"terrorist\" and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Liberal_Democrats',1,1,'1910 - C05762434.txt','Stanford Law Connection Partner Benefits - A personal thank you from the fieldHi Cheryl. You may not remember me, but we were at Stanford together. I saw a statement from you on CNN.com regarding Secretary Clinton\'s fractured elbow, so I went to our global address list, and voila?there you are! You were a year or two ahead of me (I was class of 1991), but I distinctly remember being in Crim Pro with you when the inimitable Barbara Babcock talked about your friend Wynton Marsalis being stopped by the police! Congratulations on your current position. You are really doing Stanford proud?I was watching the Clinton impeachment hearings with friends when you were testifying and shouted, Oh my God?I went to law school with her! I can\'t tell you how thrilled we in the field are to have an administration we can be proud of again (I came in during Bill Clinton\'s presidency, and it has been a rough eight years). As you may be learning, Foreign Service Officers are overwhelmingly liberal democrats. At my post of 20 American officers, there are only two avowed republicans (although there may be a few closet cases). We all watched the election returns together, and we cheered, cried and hugged when Mr. Obama was announced the winner. Obviously, we are also thrilled to have Hillary as our new Secretary of State. I tried to write Secretary Clinton a message when she first announced benefits for same-sex partners expressing my extreme gratitude. I have been with my partner for the last 14 years, and he has basically given up his career to follow me around the world. It has been challenging but we\'ve managed to survive. Below is my original message, which I doubt Secretary Clinton ever actually received: From: I\'m not sure whether this message will ever find its way to Secretary Clinton, but I would like to convey my deep gratitude for her courage in extending benefits to same-sex partners of Foreign Service Officers. I would also like to share how her decision has literally changed the course of my career. I had decided long ago to retire in 2014 after twenty years of service. I love my job as a Management Officer, but my partner and I had grown tired of struggling with a bureaucracy that essentially denied his existence. I had planned to lc','Stanford Law Connection Partner Benefits - A personal thank you from the fieldHi Cheryl. You may not remember me, but we were at Stanford together. I saw a statement from you on CNN.com regarding Secretary Clinton\'s fractured elbow, so I went to our global address list, and voila?there you are! You were a year or two ahead of me (I was class of 1991), but I distinctly remember being in Crim Pro with you when the inimitable Barbara Babcock talked about your \"friend\" Wynton Marsalis being stopped by the police! Congratulations on your current position. You are really doing Stanford proud?I was watching the Clinton impeachment hearings with friends when you were testifying and shouted, \"Oh my God?I went to law school with her!\" I can\'t tell you how thrilled we in the field are to have an administration we can be proud of again (I came in during Bill Clinton\'s presidency, and it has been a rough eight years). As you may be learning, Foreign Service Officers are overwhelmingly liberal democrats. At my post of 20 American officers, there are only two avowed republicans (although there may be a few closet cases). We all watched the election returns together, and we cheered, cried and hugged when Mr. Obama was announced the winner. Obviously, we are also thrilled to have Hillary as our new Secretary of State. I tried to write Secretary Clinton a message when she first announced benefits for same-sex partners expressing my extreme gratitude. I have been with my partner for the last 14 years, and he has basically given up his career to follow me around the world. It has been challenging but we\'ve managed to survive. Below is my original message, which I doubt Secretary Clinton ever actually received: From: I\'m not sure whether this message will ever find its way to Secretary Clinton, but I would like to convey my deep gratitude for her courage in extending benefits to same-sex partners of Foreign Service Officers. I would also like to share how her decision has literally changed the course of my career. I had decided long ago to retire in 2014 after twenty years of service. I love my job as a Management Officer, but my partner and I had grown tired of struggling with a bureaucracy that essentially denied his existence. I had planned to lc'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Liberal_Party_of_Australia',1,1,'1239 - C05760551.txt','Notes from the Peanut GalleryI am now. See b/I - are you home now - if so I am going to call If our early assessment of today\'s election in Honduras holds, we will have just been witness to a remarkable thing: Honduran voters have taken back their democracy from two failed leaders -- Zelaya and Micheletti -- who had driven Honduras to isolation and despair. The turnout (probably a record) and the clear rejection of the Liberal Party shows our approach was the right one, and puts Brazil and others who would not recognize the election in an impossible position. As we think about what to say, I would strongly recommend that we not be shy. We should congratulate the Honduran people, we should connect today\'s vote to the deep democratic vocation of the Honduran people, and we should call on the community of democratic nations (and especially those of the Americas) to recognize, respect, and respond to this accomplishment of the Honduran people. Finally, this Administration, which worked so hard to manage and resolve this crisis, should be the one who defines the results and perceptions of today\'s vote, and not our critics on the Hill (who had no clear pathway to elections) or our adversaries in the region (who never wanted this day to happen).','Notes from the Peanut GalleryI am now. See b/I - are you home now - if so I am going to call If our early assessment of today\'s election in Honduras holds, we will have just been witness to a remarkable thing: Honduran voters have taken back their democracy from two failed leaders -- Zelaya and Micheletti -- who had driven Honduras to isolation and despair. The turnout (probably a record) and the clear rejection of the Liberal Party shows our approach was the right one, and puts Brazil and others who would not recognize the election in an impossible position. As we think about what to say, I would strongly recommend that we not be shy. We should congratulate the Honduran people, we should connect today\'s vote to the deep democratic vocation of the Honduran people, and we should call on the community of democratic nations (and especially those of the Americas) to recognize, respect, and respond to this accomplishment of the Honduran people. Finally, this Administration, which worked so hard to manage and resolve this crisis, should be the one who defines the results and perceptions of today\'s vote, and not our critics on the Hill (who had no clear pathway to elections) or our adversaries in the region (who never wanted this day to happen).'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Liberation_theology',2,1,'1727 - C05761776.txt','FyiFather Gutierrez, another honorary degree recipient and founder of Liberation Theology, is also not marching in procession and may be backstage when you get there. People at yale think you have to deal with north korea issues so they are fine if need to leave lunch early. 8','FyiFather Gutierrez, another honorary degree recipient and founder of Liberation Theology, is also not marching in procession and may be backstage when you get there. People at yale think you have to deal with north korea issues so they are fine if need to leave lunch early. 8'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Liberation_theology',2,1,'1728 - C05761777.txt','FyiI saw that too They say they were holding seats just in case but they know he\'s not coming. Good since it happens to be true! One thing I noticed is that both you and Bill were included in lunch seating. Can we be sure they know Bill is not coming. Father Gutierrez, another honorary degree recipient and founder of Liberation Theology, is also not marching in procession and may be backstage when you get there. People at yale think you have to deal with north korea issues so they are fine if need to leave lunch early. 9','FyiI saw that too They say they were holding seats just in case but they know he\'s not coming. Good since it happens to be true! One thing I noticed is that both you and Bill were included in lunch seating. Can we be sure they know Bill is not coming. Father Gutierrez, another honorary degree recipient and founder of Liberation Theology, is also not marching in procession and may be backstage when you get there. People at yale think you have to deal with north korea issues so they are fine if need to leave lunch early. 9'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Liberation_Tigers_of_Tamil_Eelam',4,1,'1848 - C05762264.txt','Sri Lanka army: 3 Tamil Tiger leaders killedFyi Colombo (AP) ? Sri Lanka\'s military says special forces have killed the head of the Tamil Tigers\' political wing and two other top leaders in the northern war zone. There has been no word yet on the whereabouts of the group\'s top leader, Velupillai Prabhakaran. A senior military official says an attack Sunday night killed rebels\' political wing leaders Balasingham Nadesan, head of rebels\' peace secretariat Seevaratnam Puleedevan and a military leader known as Ramesh. Tim Davis Watch Officer Operations Center 202-647-1512 20','Sri Lanka army: 3 Tamil Tiger leaders killedFyi Colombo (AP) ? Sri Lanka\'s military says special forces have killed the head of the Tamil Tigers\' political wing and two other top leaders in the northern war zone. There has been no word yet on the whereabouts of the group\'s top leader, Velupillai Prabhakaran. A senior military official says an attack Sunday night killed rebels\' political wing leaders Balasingham Nadesan, head of rebels\' peace secretariat Seevaratnam Puleedevan and a military leader known as Ramesh. Tim Davis Watch Officer Operations Center 202-647-1512 20'),(12.875503299472802,6.437751649736401,2500,'Liberation_Tigers_of_Tamil_Eelam',4,2,'2590 - C05764087.txt','Revised Draft Statement on Sri LankaI couldn\'t agree more. It should be a letter, and we shouldn\'t be too defensive. This is a time-worn tactic of the GOSL: have a conniption when someone says something you don\'t like, characterize the statement in the worst possible way (never mind that she also referred to the Balkans and nobody from Bosnia or Serbia is making a fuss) and force the other side to back down, abjectly. I just spoke to hrc. We should do this from melanne. She still wants to see a draft. She WI this is where it had been left after conferring later this am with you all - let\'s make those adjustments and get a drsft she can review that conforms. Thanks. Cdm A letter from Melanne that makes its way into the public domain achieves the same goal of putting out a countering narrative to whatever handful of outlets have covered this. But coming from Melanne it is far more confirming of HRC\'s statement, as opposed to a widely released spokesman statement which will invariably read like a correction/retraction. I fear how the 3,000 outlets who have not even noticed this issue will react to this statement. And with a letter from Melanne, the Sri Lankans still get a response - arguable a more substantive one Jake, I was in this same place an hour ago when we had a conference call with the Secretary. She feels that this has generated a great deal of media commentary in various quarters, including prominent outlets in this country (LAT) and in Asia that we have no choice but to respond in a public way. Government supporters are saying that she is listening to the Tamil diaspora. What this does is reinforces her statement, but gives the government a little something on recent experience, and then does the pivot to reconciliation and what they need to do now, reinforcing our current policy. PJ Having read this I wonder if this is better done as a clarifying letter from Melanne to Sri Lankan FM that we publicly release? Having the spokesman clarify the Secretary\'s words in an official statement has a slightly uncomfortable feel to it. It requires us to set up the critique and then respond to it, rather than just having an official and direct response to the protest that we can point others to. In the second paragraph, between the second and third sentence, do you want to say explicitly that this was the basis of the Secretary\'s statement? Just a thought. Importance: High Try this. PJ STATEMENT BY THE SPOKESMAN Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in remarks Wednesday before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict, stated that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries. In her statement, she specifically cited Sri Lanka, which prompted an official protest by the Government of Sri Lanka and some news commentary around the world. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching well into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations substantiated numerous reports of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. This controversy should not detract from the specific actions that Sri Lanka needs to take now. With the end of the military conflict, Secretary Clinton believes strongly that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights. The government of Sri Lanka should release more than 250,000 displaced persons who are still confined in camps, and lead a process of genuine political and social reconciliation that changes how the Sinhalese and Tamil people relate to each other. The United States stands ready to assist and support the people of Sri Lanka with these critical challenges.','Revised Draft Statement on Sri LankaI couldn\'t agree more. It should be a letter, and we shouldn\'t be too defensive. This is a time-worn tactic of the GOSL: have a conniption when someone says something you don\'t like, characterize the statement in the worst possible way (never mind that she also referred to the Balkans and nobody from Bosnia or Serbia is making a fuss) and force the other side to back down, abjectly. I just spoke to hrc. We should do this from melanne. She still wants to see a draft. She WI this is where it had been left after conferring later this am with you all - let\'s make those adjustments and get a drsft she can review that conforms. Thanks. Cdm A letter from Melanne that makes its way into the public domain achieves the same goal of putting out a countering narrative to whatever handful of outlets have covered this. But coming from Melanne it is far more confirming of HRC\'s statement, as opposed to a widely released spokesman statement which will invariably read like a correction/retraction. I fear how the 3,000 outlets who have not even noticed this issue will react to this statement. And with a letter from Melanne, the Sri Lankans still get a response - arguable a more substantive one Jake, I was in this same place an hour ago when we had a conference call with the Secretary. She feels that this has generated a great deal of media commentary in various quarters, including prominent outlets in this country (LAT) and in Asia that we have no choice but to respond in a public way. Government supporters are saying that she is listening to the Tamil diaspora. What this does is reinforces her statement, but gives the government a little something on recent experience, and then does the pivot to reconciliation and what they need to do now, reinforcing our current policy. PJ Having read this I wonder if this is better done as a clarifying letter from Melanne to Sri Lankan FM that we publicly release? Having the spokesman clarify the Secretary\'s words in an official statement has a slightly uncomfortable feel to it. It requires us to set up the critique and then respond to it, rather than just having an official and direct response to the protest that we can point others to. In the second paragraph, between the second and third sentence, do you want to say explicitly that \"this was the basis of the Secretary\'s statement\"? Just a thought. Importance: High Try this. PJ STATEMENT BY THE SPOKESMAN Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in remarks Wednesday before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict, stated that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries. In her statement, she specifically cited Sri Lanka, which prompted an official protest by the Government of Sri Lanka and some news commentary around the world. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching well into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations substantiated numerous reports of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. This controversy should not detract from the specific actions that Sri Lanka needs to take now. With the end of the military conflict, Secretary Clinton believes strongly that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights. The government of Sri Lanka should release more than 250,000 displaced persons who are still confined in camps, and lead a process of genuine political and social reconciliation that changes how the Sinhalese and Tamil people relate to each other. The United States stands ready to assist and support the people of Sri Lanka with these critical challenges.'),(12.875503299472802,6.437751649736401,2500,'Liberation_Tigers_of_Tamil_Eelam',4,2,'2612 - C05764117.txt','Statement<preines pverveer <pvervee  pverveeq <pvervee Here is what we have come up with as agreed language from Bob, Eric, Mike, Melanne, Lissa and me. This can be used for the letter and for press guidance. Melanne will send a letter to the GOSL and perhaps the UN Permrep. We will ask the Post to release the letter to journalists in Colombo once it is received. I will schedule a press briefing at the Foreign Press Center early this week, which will attract a good number of Asian journalists, and make sure the question is asked so we can put it in proper context. We will have it for guidance in the Main State briefing if asked. PJ BEGIN TEXT Questions have been raised regarding remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on September 30 before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict. In her statement, she said that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries, including Sri Lanka. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations reported numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. This was the basis for the Secretary\'s statement. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were usedas tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. I\'m happy to have Melanne send it as letter to GOSL Ambassador and maybe UN Rep and only release to SL and related outlets. pverveer <pvervee We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ I like the idea of it being issued by someone else but I still want to see it. Let\'s close this out. \' \'pverveer','Statement<preines pverveer <pvervee ; pverveeq <pvervee Here is what we have come up with as agreed language from Bob, Eric, Mike, Melanne, Lissa and me. This can be used for the letter and for press guidance. Melanne will send a letter to the GOSL and perhaps the UN Permrep. We will ask the Post to release the letter to journalists in Colombo once it is received. I will schedule a press briefing at the Foreign Press Center early this week, which will attract a good number of Asian journalists, and make sure the question is asked so we can put it in proper context. We will have it for guidance in the Main State briefing if asked. PJ BEGIN TEXT Questions have been raised regarding remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on September 30 before the United Nations Security Council on the adoption of a resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict. In her statement, she said that we have seen rape used as a tactic before in a number of countries, including Sri Lanka. Regarding the Secretary\'s reference to Sri Lanka in her address, we want to be clear. Over the course of the difficult conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stretching into this decade, the State Department as well as credible human rights organizations reported numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. This was the basis for the Secretary\'s statement. At the same time, in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009, though we remained deeply concerned about reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and mistreatment of detainees, we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were usedas tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict areas around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context. I\'m happy to have Melanne send it as letter to GOSL Ambassador and maybe UN Rep and only release to SL and related outlets. pverveer <pvervee We are waiting for DRL to clear the language. I will call Mike and/or Karen now. Everyone else is comfortable. Then we will get it to you and put it out in Melanne\'s voice. You\'ll have something very soon. PJ I like the idea of it being issued by someone else but I still want to see it. Let\'s close this out. \'; \'pverveer'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Liberation_Tigers_of_Tamil_Eelam',4,1,'2681 - C05764250.txt','AFP/SLFrom your clips: US Responds To Sri Lanka Protest Over Clinton Remark (AFP) Monday, October 5, 2009 AFP WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States, responding to protests from Sri Lanka over remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, said it had no recent evidence of women being raped while in Sri Lankan government custody. In a letter addressed to Sri Lanka\'s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama, the State Department noted that the US government and international human rights groups over the years had detailed numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. However, the letter signed by Melanne Verveer, ambassador at large for global women\'s issues at the State Department said that in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009 ... we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict area around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context, the letter said, adding that Washington remains concerned about extrajudicial killings, disappearances and detainee abuse in Sri Lanka. Secretary Clinton believes that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights, the letter said. Sri Lanka lodged its protest with the US embassy in Colombo over the remarks made by Clinton last month to the United Nations Security Council. We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma and Sri Lanka and elsewhere, the US secretary of state had said during a resolution calling for an end to sexual violence in armed conflict, according to published reports of Clinton\'s remarks. Her comments sparked an outcry across Sri Lanka, where government forces in May crushed Tamil Tiger rebels after decades of fighting. Colombo faced condemnation for its handling of the final stages of the war against Tiger rebels and managed to stave off a Security Council resolution calling for war crimes investigations thanks to the vetoes of China and Russia. The United Nations has said that over 7,000 civilians perished in the first four months of intense fighting this year. Sri Lanka is now facing international pressure to free 250,000 ethnic Tamil civilians who managed to escape the fighting but are now held in internment camps while they are screened to see whether they were rebels. B6','AFP/SLFrom your clips: US Responds To Sri Lanka Protest Over Clinton Remark (AFP) Monday, October 5, 2009 AFP WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States, responding to protests from Sri Lanka over remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, said it had no recent evidence of women being raped while in Sri Lankan government custody. In a letter addressed to Sri Lanka\'s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama, the State Department noted that the US government and international human rights groups over the years had detailed \"numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government.\" However, the letter signed by Melanne Verveer, ambassador at large for global women\'s issues at the State Department said that \"in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009 ... we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict area around the world.\" \"We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context,\" the letter said, adding that Washington remains concerned about extrajudicial killings, disappearances and detainee abuse in Sri Lanka. \"Secretary Clinton believes that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights,\" the letter said. Sri Lanka lodged its protest with the US embassy in Colombo over the remarks made by Clinton last month to the United Nations Security Council. \"We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma and Sri Lanka and elsewhere,\" the US secretary of state had said during a resolution calling for an end to sexual violence in armed conflict, according to published reports of Clinton\'s remarks. Her comments sparked an outcry across Sri Lanka, where government forces in May crushed Tamil Tiger rebels after decades of fighting. Colombo faced condemnation for its handling of the final stages of the war against Tiger rebels and managed to stave off a Security Council resolution calling for war crimes investigations thanks to the vetoes of China and Russia. The United Nations has said that over 7,000 civilians perished in the first four months of intense fighting this year. Sri Lanka is now facing international pressure to free 250,000 ethnic Tamil civilians who managed to escape the fighting but are now held in internment camps while they are screened to see whether they were rebels. B6'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Liberia',8,1,'1442 - C05761163.txt','FollowupGot it Pls find a copy of the movie Pray the Devil Back to Hell about the war in Liberia. Add Gloria Steinem to my call list. Pls find a copy of the new Mary Pipher book, Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World.','FollowupGot it Pls find a copy of the movie \"Pray the Devil Back to Hell\" about the war in Liberia. Add Gloria Steinem to my call list. Pls find a copy of the new Mary Pipher book, \"Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World.\"'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Liberia',8,1,'2416 - C05763592.txt','damn this is good...Breaking News: Missing Ship Reported Seen Off Cape Verde Islands We could have done a pirate event! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... but Africa got one anyway. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. 177','damn this is good...Breaking News: \"Missing Ship Reported Seen Off Cape Verde Islands\" We could have done a pirate event! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... \"but Africa got one anyway.\" http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. 177'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Liberia',8,1,'2417 - C05763593.txt','damn this is good...Agree - philippe?! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... but Africa got one anyway. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. Coupled with Barack Obama\'s visit last month, the two trips to Africa were the earliest into an administration by any secretary of state or president, underlining Washington\'s pledges to pay more attention to the continent. I C','damn this is good...Agree - philippe?! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... \"but Africa got one anyway.\" http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. Coupled with Barack Obama\'s visit last month, the two trips to Africa were the earliest into an administration by any secretary of state or president, underlining Washington\'s pledges to pay more attention to the continent. I C'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Liberia',8,1,'2424 - C05763715.txt','AARJake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: ...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking. Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed, Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance, she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to boogie with African dancers. And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself, she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end. Mrs. Clinton seemed satisfied that she had accomplished her mission: strengthening American relations with crucial allies on the continent, like Nigeria and South Africa, and sending a message of tough love, as she called it, to nations like Kenya and Congo. Over all, she said, the United States wants to work more closely with African nations as a partner, not simply as a patron or dispenser of aid. In exchange, she said, African leaders must deliver democracy and good government. Mrs. Clinton vowed to stay on top of Africa, even after she gets back to Washington, closely monitoring the issues she addressed on her tour. She also pointed to Cape Verde, a set of palm-studded islands best known for their beaches and enormous tourist hotels, as an example of what good leadership can do. This is possible, she said. You create not just economic growth but a sense of human dignity and possibility. Kenya. South Africa. Angola. Congo. Nigeria. Liberia. And finally Cape Verde. Mrs. Clinton saw with her own eyes some of Africa\'s most promising countries - and some of its most troubled ones. In Kenya, she pushed for the government to prosecute perpetrators of the postelection violence last year. In South Africa, the big issue was Zimbabwe and how the South African government should do more to help ease the crisis there.','AARJake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: \"...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking.\" Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. \"I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed,\" Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. \"I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance,\" she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to \"boogie\" with African dancers. \"And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself,\" she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end. Mrs. Clinton seemed satisfied that she had accomplished her mission: strengthening American relations with crucial allies on the continent, like Nigeria and South Africa, and sending a message of \"tough love,\" as she called it, to nations like Kenya and Congo. Over all, she said, the United States wants to work more closely with African nations as a partner, not simply as a patron or dispenser of aid. In exchange, she said, African leaders must deliver democracy and good government. Mrs. Clinton vowed to stay on top of Africa, even after she gets back to Washington, closely monitoring the issues she addressed on her tour. She also pointed to Cape Verde, a set of palm-studded islands best known for their beaches and enormous tourist hotels, as an example of what good leadership can do. \"This is possible,\" she said. \"You create not just economic growth but a sense of human dignity and possibility.\" Kenya. South Africa. Angola. Congo. Nigeria. Liberia. And finally Cape Verde. Mrs. Clinton saw with her own eyes some of Africa\'s most promising countries - and some of its most troubled ones. In Kenya, she pushed for the government to prosecute perpetrators of the postelection violence last year. In South Africa, the big issue was Zimbabwe and how the South African government should do more to help ease the crisis there.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Liberia',8,1,'2705 - C05764296.txt','Draft email to the Secretary on GuineaFYI Jake or Dan: Could one of you pass the following note from me to the Secretary on the Guinea-Conakry situation. We will be sending forward an info memo later this afternoon. But in view of the Secretary\'s interest, I thought this note my be useful to pass on to her at some point during the day. We are also doing some press guidance. Regards, Johnnie Madam Secretary, I know you are deeply concerned about reports of ongoing violence and attacks against women that have occurred in Guinea-Conakry. I want to let you know what actions the Africa Bureau is taking to address this crisis. I met with Guinean Foreign Minister Alexandre Cece Loua this morning at 9:00. I expressed our deep outrage at the brutal actions of Guinean security forces against protesters on September 28, which resulted in 157 deaths, hundreds more injured, and the widespread rape of women. I will separately provide you with a formal readout of the meeting. I have also sent one of my Deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, to Conakry, where he met yesterday with President Dadis Camara and expressed the same outrage. We are pressing the government to take immediate actions to stop the violence and to restore constitutional order. We have asked Dadis Camara to step aside and to seek exile in Morocco or another French-speaking country. We have also asked Guinea to invite in observers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to monitor the actions of the military and developments toward a democratic transition. In addition, we have indicated that we will seek an international investigation in order to arrest and punish the perpetrators of the violence. We have indicated that if the Government of Guinea does not act rapidly, we will pursue sanctions against government officials. In all of these actions, we are consulting with the French, whose views and actions closely mirror ours, as well as with several west African states, including Liberia and Senegal. Regards, Johnnie','Draft email to the Secretary on GuineaFYI Jake or Dan: Could one of you pass the following note from me to the Secretary on the Guinea-Conakry situation. We will be sending forward an info memo later this afternoon. But in view of the Secretary\'s interest, I thought this note my be useful to pass on to her at some point during the day. We are also doing some press guidance. Regards, Johnnie Madam Secretary, I know you are deeply concerned about reports of ongoing violence and attacks against women that have occurred in Guinea-Conakry. I want to let you know what actions the Africa Bureau is taking to address this crisis. I met with Guinean Foreign Minister Alexandre Cece Loua this morning at 9:00. I expressed our deep outrage at the brutal actions of Guinean security forces against protesters on September 28, which resulted in 157 deaths, hundreds more injured, and the widespread rape of women. I will separately provide you with a formal readout of the meeting. I have also sent one of my Deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, to Conakry, where he met yesterday with President Dadis Camara and expressed the same outrage. We are pressing the government to take immediate actions to stop the violence and to restore constitutional order. We have asked Dadis Camara to step aside and to seek exile in Morocco or another French-speaking country. We have also asked Guinea to invite in observers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to monitor the actions of the military and developments toward a democratic transition. In addition, we have indicated that we will seek an international investigation in order to arrest and punish the perpetrators of the violence. We have indicated that if the Government of Guinea does not act rapidly, we will pursue sanctions against government officials. In all of these actions, we are consulting with the French, whose views and actions closely mirror ours, as well as with several west African states, including Liberia and Senegal. Regards, Johnnie'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Liberia',8,1,'2757 - C05764413.txt','ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed suicide Update: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia - alleged illegal activitysuicide Importance: High FYI Importance: High FYI on several (shocking) updates on that Liberia Amcit case. Scroll all the way to the bottom for all the details. Colleagues, Charge Robinson, Embassy Monrovia, just called to report that Mr. Fosnight has committed suicide. He was found in his home at approximately 0500 EDT. The RSO is on the scene and Monrovia\'s consular section is aware of the situation and will work to repatriate the body. UNMIL is working to determine who from the UN will call Fosnight\'s next-of-kin. Post had no further details, but will continue to provide them to Ops. The Liberian Minister of Justice has asked UNMIL representatives and Charge Robinson to attend a meeting at 0730 EDT to discuss press responses. The Watch connected the PA/Press duty officer to Embassy Monrovia. ACTION REQUEST: Embassy Monrovia has requested press guidance from the Department as soon as possible, preferably before the 0730 EDT meeting. The Embassy prefers NOT to issue a joint statement with Liberian or UNMIL representatives. The Embassy is closed today, but the Charge will be available by telephone. Ops has informed the CA/OCS, AF, and PA/Press duty officers by telephone, and stands by ready to assist. Regards, Stephanie L. Hallett 156 One correction: Fosnight\'s passport was not / not seized. Fosnight says he can\'t find it (which is interesting, since he says he planned to fly to Sierra Leone this afternoon). And one update: So far, all the Liberian lawyers contacted have refused to take the case. - Brooks Robinson Here is today\'s update. Sunday has been eventful. - Fosnight was arrested about 40 minutes ago and is under house arrest. His U.S. passport has been seized. The Consular Officer is aware and has passed to him (via the RSO, who\'s on the scene) the names of three local lawyers. The RSO reported that Fosnight is also seeking to be in touch with a U.S. lawyer. The Consular Officer will send a report of arrest cable tomorrow, and stands ready to meet with Fosnight. - The GOL has formally asked UNMIL to assist in making sure that the house arrest is effective, in order to ensure that Fosnight\'s rights are protected and to minimize flight risk. - Getting to this point involved a harrowing six hours. This morning at approximately 11:00 am, the Liberia National Police, accompanied by UN Police and our RSO, went to Fosnight\'s apartment to carry out the arrest. Although Fosnight had been under LNP surveillance by five officers, he managed to leave the apartment at around 10:00 in his UN-marked vehicle. (The Director of Police will be investigating how that happened.) Airport, immigration, police, and UN authorities were alerted. - At approximately 3:00 pm, we learned that Fosnight was still in Monrovia and was in phone contact with UNMIL officials as well as LNP officers. Finally, he agreed to be met by the LNP at his apartment, where he was arrested. He was read his rights, and read the charges, which include statutory rape and exploitation of children, among other charges. Fosnight stated that he and his Sierra Leonean ex-wife (or ex-girlfriend) - the 157','ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed suicide Update: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia - alleged illegal activitysuicide Importance: High FYI Importance: High FYI on several (shocking) updates on that Liberia Amcit case. Scroll all the way to the bottom for all the details. Colleagues, Charge Robinson, Embassy Monrovia, just called to report that Mr. Fosnight has committed suicide. He was found in his home at approximately 0500 EDT. The RSO is on the scene and Monrovia\'s consular section is aware of the situation and will work to repatriate the body. UNMIL is working to determine who from the UN will call Fosnight\'s next-of-kin. Post had no further details, but will continue to provide them to Ops. The Liberian Minister of Justice has asked UNMIL representatives and Charge Robinson to attend a meeting at 0730 EDT to discuss press responses. The Watch connected the PA/Press duty officer to Embassy Monrovia. ACTION REQUEST: Embassy Monrovia has requested press guidance from the Department as soon as possible, preferably before the 0730 EDT meeting. The Embassy prefers NOT to issue a joint statement with Liberian or UNMIL representatives. The Embassy is closed today, but the Charge will be available by telephone. Ops has informed the CA/OCS, AF, and PA/Press duty officers by telephone, and stands by ready to assist. Regards, Stephanie L. Hallett 156 One correction: Fosnight\'s passport was not / not seized. Fosnight says he can\'t find it (which is interesting, since he says he planned to fly to Sierra Leone this afternoon). And one update: So far, all the Liberian lawyers contacted have refused to take the case. - Brooks Robinson Here is today\'s update. Sunday has been eventful. - Fosnight was arrested about 40 minutes ago and is under house arrest. His U.S. passport has been seized. The Consular Officer is aware and has passed to him (via the RSO, who\'s on the scene) the names of three local lawyers. The RSO reported that Fosnight is also seeking to be in touch with a U.S. lawyer. The Consular Officer will send a report of arrest cable tomorrow, and stands ready to meet with Fosnight. - The GOL has formally asked UNMIL to assist in making sure that the house arrest is effective, in order to ensure that Fosnight\'s rights are protected and to minimize flight risk. - Getting to this point involved a harrowing six hours. This morning at approximately 11:00 am, the Liberia National Police, accompanied by UN Police and our RSO, went to Fosnight\'s apartment to carry out the arrest. Although Fosnight had been under LNP surveillance by five officers, he managed to leave the apartment at around 10:00 in his UN-marked vehicle. (The Director of Police will be investigating how that happened.) Airport, immigration, police, and UN authorities were alerted. - At approximately 3:00 pm, we learned that Fosnight was still in Monrovia and was in phone contact with UNMIL officials as well as LNP officers. Finally, he agreed to be met by the LNP at his apartment, where he was arrested. He was read his rights, and read the charges, which include statutory rape and exploitation of children, among other charges. Fosnight stated that he and his Sierra Leonean ex-wife (or ex-girlfriend) - the 157'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Liberia',8,1,'2781 - C05764466.txt','Schedule and staffing (Rapp) Schedule and staffingPer our discussion Dear Cheryl, Thank you for the call on Thursday and for your understanding about my need to take care of certain responsibilities before I depart as SCSL Prosecutor. The Taylor testimony is going well from our point of view. He is opening himself to a devastating CX by telling unexpected and unnecessary lies about his activities in Liberia and the region. I have been using my access to senior Liberian, Sierra Leone, and UN officials to obtain new evidence with which to confront him. This is well in hand and I dont see a problem in leaving even if Taylor is still on the stand on September 7. The major reason to stay as Prosecutor until that date (aside from the requirement of a 30-day notice to the UNSG) is the oral argument on the appeal of our last case in Freetown (involving historic gender violence convictions) on September 2, 3, and 4. However, from my conversations with Clint, I am concerned that there are several issues that are coming to head at this time, and know that I will have to hit the ground very fast on September 8. Because my schedule is light in the coming week and because I have some leave days to use, I have therefore planned a quick trip to DC to be there from Wednesday noon through Saturday noon, August 26-29. I wont yet move into the office, but the staff will help me schedule some informal meetings on several issues. Additionally, this will give me a chance to look for a place to live. . I hope that we can talk when I am Washington this week.','Schedule and staffing (Rapp) Schedule and staffingPer our discussion Dear Cheryl, Thank you for the call on Thursday and for your understanding about my need to take care of certain responsibilities before I depart as SCSL Prosecutor. The Taylor testimony is going well from our point of view. He is opening himself to a devastating CX by telling unexpected and unnecessary lies about his activities in Liberia and the region. I have been using my access to senior Liberian, Sierra Leone, and UN officials to obtain new evidence with which to confront him. This is well in hand and I dont see a problem in leaving even if Taylor is still on the stand on September 7. The major reason to stay as Prosecutor until that date (aside from the requirement of a 30-day notice to the UNSG) is the oral argument on the appeal of our last case in Freetown (involving historic gender violence convictions) on September 2, 3, and 4. However, from my conversations with Clint, I am concerned that there are several issues that are coming to head at this time, and know that I will have to hit the ground very fast on September 8. Because my schedule is light in the coming week and because I have some leave days to use, I have therefore planned a quick trip to DC to be there from Wednesday noon through Saturday noon, August 26-29. I wont yet move into the office, but the staff will help me schedule some informal meetings on several issues. Additionally, this will give me a chance to look for a place to live. . I hope that we can talk when I am Washington this week.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Liberia',8,1,'332 - C05758454.txt','FollowupPls find a copy of the movie Pray the Devil Back to Hell about the war in Liberia. Add Gloria Steinem to my call list. Pls find a copy of the new Mary Pipher book, Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World.','FollowupPls find a copy of the movie \"Pray the Devil Back to Hell\" about the war in Liberia. Add Gloria Steinem to my call list. Pls find a copy of the new Mary Pipher book, \"Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World.\"'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Liberian_National_Police',2,1,'2699 - C05764285.txt','AMCIT suspected of abuse of minors in LiberiaCheryl: My staff assistance received a call from the Line saying you might want a short informal note to send to the Secretary on the situation with the American UNMIL employee suspected of abusing minors in Liberia. Below is a shorter and updated version of what I sent you earlier. I will be on leave for a week beginning tomorrow and one my deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, will be following this issue in my absence. Regards, Johnnie An American citizen civilian employee of the UN operation in Liberia is suspected of engaging in illegal acts with at least two underage Liberian girls. The Liberian National Police, who received a DVD of the acts, told Embassy officials earlier today they had identified the American citizen and confirmed the identity of two girls?an 11-year-old and another between 12-15 years of age. These are crimes in Liberia as well as in the United States. We are working with Liberian authorities and the UN to ensure that the American citizen is made to answer for these allegations. In the meantime, the Department is working with Department of Justice lawyers to determine if the American citizen can be tried in the United States. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, currently in the Department chairing a promotion panel, has spoken to President Johnson-Sirleaf about the importance of this case. It appears that the UN will waive any immunity the American may have and that the Liberians will take the American citizen into custody. Coming on the heels of your trip to Africa, and the emphasis you placed on gender-based violence and sex crimes, we are making every effort to ensure that this individual is brought to justice, including by offering whatever resources the Liberians need to conduct the best possible investigation. The Legal Attache, based in Freetown, is currently en route to Liberia to assist. van','AMCIT suspected of abuse of minors in LiberiaCheryl: My staff assistance received a call from the \"Line\" saying you might want a short informal note to send to the Secretary on the situation with the American UNMIL employee suspected of abusing minors in Liberia. Below is a shorter and updated version of what I sent you earlier. I will be on leave for a week beginning tomorrow and one my deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, will be following this issue in my absence. Regards, Johnnie An American citizen civilian employee of the UN operation in Liberia is suspected of engaging in illegal acts with at least two underage Liberian girls. The Liberian National Police, who received a DVD of the acts, told Embassy officials earlier today they had identified the American citizen and confirmed the identity of two girls?an 11-year-old and another between 12-15 years of age. These are crimes in Liberia as well as in the United States. We are working with Liberian authorities and the UN to ensure that the American citizen is made to answer for these allegations. In the meantime, the Department is working with Department of Justice lawyers to determine if the American citizen can be tried in the United States. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, currently in the Department chairing a promotion panel, has spoken to President Johnson-Sirleaf about the importance of this case. It appears that the UN will waive any immunity the American may have and that the Liberians will take the American citizen into custody. Coming on the heels of your trip to Africa, and the emphasis you placed on gender-based violence and sex crimes, we are making every effort to ensure that this individual is brought to justice, including by offering whatever resources the Liberians need to conduct the best possible investigation. The Legal Attache, based in Freetown, is currently en route to Liberia to assist. van'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Liberian_National_Police',2,1,'2757 - C05764413.txt','ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed suicide Update: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia - alleged illegal activitysuicide Importance: High FYI Importance: High FYI on several (shocking) updates on that Liberia Amcit case. Scroll all the way to the bottom for all the details. Colleagues, Charge Robinson, Embassy Monrovia, just called to report that Mr. Fosnight has committed suicide. He was found in his home at approximately 0500 EDT. The RSO is on the scene and Monrovia\'s consular section is aware of the situation and will work to repatriate the body. UNMIL is working to determine who from the UN will call Fosnight\'s next-of-kin. Post had no further details, but will continue to provide them to Ops. The Liberian Minister of Justice has asked UNMIL representatives and Charge Robinson to attend a meeting at 0730 EDT to discuss press responses. The Watch connected the PA/Press duty officer to Embassy Monrovia. ACTION REQUEST: Embassy Monrovia has requested press guidance from the Department as soon as possible, preferably before the 0730 EDT meeting. The Embassy prefers NOT to issue a joint statement with Liberian or UNMIL representatives. The Embassy is closed today, but the Charge will be available by telephone. Ops has informed the CA/OCS, AF, and PA/Press duty officers by telephone, and stands by ready to assist. Regards, Stephanie L. Hallett 156 One correction: Fosnight\'s passport was not / not seized. Fosnight says he can\'t find it (which is interesting, since he says he planned to fly to Sierra Leone this afternoon). And one update: So far, all the Liberian lawyers contacted have refused to take the case. - Brooks Robinson Here is today\'s update. Sunday has been eventful. - Fosnight was arrested about 40 minutes ago and is under house arrest. His U.S. passport has been seized. The Consular Officer is aware and has passed to him (via the RSO, who\'s on the scene) the names of three local lawyers. The RSO reported that Fosnight is also seeking to be in touch with a U.S. lawyer. The Consular Officer will send a report of arrest cable tomorrow, and stands ready to meet with Fosnight. - The GOL has formally asked UNMIL to assist in making sure that the house arrest is effective, in order to ensure that Fosnight\'s rights are protected and to minimize flight risk. - Getting to this point involved a harrowing six hours. This morning at approximately 11:00 am, the Liberia National Police, accompanied by UN Police and our RSO, went to Fosnight\'s apartment to carry out the arrest. Although Fosnight had been under LNP surveillance by five officers, he managed to leave the apartment at around 10:00 in his UN-marked vehicle. (The Director of Police will be investigating how that happened.) Airport, immigration, police, and UN authorities were alerted. - At approximately 3:00 pm, we learned that Fosnight was still in Monrovia and was in phone contact with UNMIL officials as well as LNP officers. Finally, he agreed to be met by the LNP at his apartment, where he was arrested. He was read his rights, and read the charges, which include statutory rape and exploitation of children, among other charges. Fosnight stated that he and his Sierra Leonean ex-wife (or ex-girlfriend) - the 157','ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed suicide Update: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia - alleged illegal activitysuicide Importance: High FYI Importance: High FYI on several (shocking) updates on that Liberia Amcit case. Scroll all the way to the bottom for all the details. Colleagues, Charge Robinson, Embassy Monrovia, just called to report that Mr. Fosnight has committed suicide. He was found in his home at approximately 0500 EDT. The RSO is on the scene and Monrovia\'s consular section is aware of the situation and will work to repatriate the body. UNMIL is working to determine who from the UN will call Fosnight\'s next-of-kin. Post had no further details, but will continue to provide them to Ops. The Liberian Minister of Justice has asked UNMIL representatives and Charge Robinson to attend a meeting at 0730 EDT to discuss press responses. The Watch connected the PA/Press duty officer to Embassy Monrovia. ACTION REQUEST: Embassy Monrovia has requested press guidance from the Department as soon as possible, preferably before the 0730 EDT meeting. The Embassy prefers NOT to issue a joint statement with Liberian or UNMIL representatives. The Embassy is closed today, but the Charge will be available by telephone. Ops has informed the CA/OCS, AF, and PA/Press duty officers by telephone, and stands by ready to assist. Regards, Stephanie L. Hallett 156 One correction: Fosnight\'s passport was not / not seized. Fosnight says he can\'t find it (which is interesting, since he says he planned to fly to Sierra Leone this afternoon). And one update: So far, all the Liberian lawyers contacted have refused to take the case. - Brooks Robinson Here is today\'s update. Sunday has been eventful. - Fosnight was arrested about 40 minutes ago and is under house arrest. His U.S. passport has been seized. The Consular Officer is aware and has passed to him (via the RSO, who\'s on the scene) the names of three local lawyers. The RSO reported that Fosnight is also seeking to be in touch with a U.S. lawyer. The Consular Officer will send a report of arrest cable tomorrow, and stands ready to meet with Fosnight. - The GOL has formally asked UNMIL to assist in making sure that the house arrest is effective, in order to ensure that Fosnight\'s rights are protected and to minimize flight risk. - Getting to this point involved a harrowing six hours. This morning at approximately 11:00 am, the Liberia National Police, accompanied by UN Police and our RSO, went to Fosnight\'s apartment to carry out the arrest. Although Fosnight had been under LNP surveillance by five officers, he managed to leave the apartment at around 10:00 in his UN-marked vehicle. (The Director of Police will be investigating how that happened.) Airport, immigration, police, and UN authorities were alerted. - At approximately 3:00 pm, we learned that Fosnight was still in Monrovia and was in phone contact with UNMIL officials as well as LNP officers. Finally, he agreed to be met by the LNP at his apartment, where he was arrested. He was read his rights, and read the charges, which include statutory rape and exploitation of children, among other charges. Fosnight stated that he and his Sierra Leonean ex-wife (or ex-girlfriend) - the 157'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Liberty',3,1,'1747 - C05761810.txt','Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up ProtectorateFYI ? I think Port-au-Prince Le Matin is a summary of Haitian radio programming. Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up Protectorate Port-au-Prince Le Matin June 5, 2009 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon\'s recent appointment of former US President Clinton to serve as special envoy to Haiti has been perceived by many groups, including lawmakers, political analysts, political leaders, and media commentators, as a step toward putting Haiti in a protectorate or trusteeship status. They questioned in particular the extent of Clinton\'s powers and the term of his mandate, wondering what role will be attributed to Haiti\'s elected representatives. Several pointed out that Heidi Annabi, Ban\'s special representative in Haiti, and President Rene Preval would be subservient to Clinton, their senior in rank and described by some media as Haiti\'s new chief. As expected, Haitian Government officials and most foreign diplomats hailed this nomination and expressed their optimism about it. Several political leaders objected to Clinton\'s being named special envoy to Haiti, saying that it showed the international community wanted to bring Haiti under its control. o Former Senate President Belizaire, president of the National Council of the Haitian Political Parties, pointed out that Haiti has had a foreign force in the country, the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), since 2004 and now has an envoy such as President Clinton who is in a higher position than any other UN personnel. These both indicate the country is being considered a genuine protectorate, according to Belizaire (Signal FM, 27 May). o Socialist Identity and Liberty Collective spokesman Cherubin referred to Clinton\'s mission as an umpteenth civil commission, alluding to the administrative steps France took to restore order and peace when Haiti was under French rule, intended to speed up the process of taking charge of Haiti. Cherubin added that in the current international jargon this is called colonialism of a third type, or colonialism of necessity (www.alterpresse.org, 22 May). o According to Christian Movement for a New Haiti leader Mesadieux, Ban\'s decision will further help put Haiti under foreign supervision. He asserted that the international community wants to reinforce its control over Haiti\'s administration (Radio Vision 2000, 21 May). o Dr. Eugene of the Haitian Social Christian Party, speaking on the Pickup Talk Show live from the United States, said that Clinton\'s responsibility is to control events in Haiti and he will control them in a firm manner (Radio Caraibes FM, 23 May). Eugene was offended by this appointment and called it a shame for all Haitians and a slap in the face of the entire nation (Radio Galaxie, 29 May). 24','Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up ProtectorateFYI ? I think Port-au-Prince Le Matin is a summary of Haitian radio programming. Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up Protectorate Port-au-Prince Le Matin June 5, 2009 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon\'s recent appointment of former US President Clinton to serve as special envoy to Haiti has been perceived by many groups, including lawmakers, political analysts, political leaders, and media commentators, as a step toward putting Haiti in a protectorate or trusteeship status. They questioned in particular the extent of Clinton\'s powers and the term of his mandate, wondering what role will be attributed to Haiti\'s elected representatives. Several pointed out that Heidi Annabi, Ban\'s special representative in Haiti, and President Rene Preval would be subservient to Clinton, their senior in rank and described by some media as Haiti\'s new chief. As expected, Haitian Government officials and most foreign diplomats hailed this nomination and expressed their optimism about it. Several political leaders objected to Clinton\'s being named special envoy to Haiti, saying that it showed the international community wanted to bring Haiti under its control. o Former Senate President Belizaire, president of the National Council of the Haitian Political Parties, pointed out that Haiti has had a foreign force in the country, the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), since 2004 and now has an envoy such as President Clinton who is in a \"higher position than any other UN personnel.\" These both indicate the country is being considered a \"genuine protectorate,\" according to Belizaire (Signal FM, 27 May). o Socialist Identity and Liberty Collective spokesman Cherubin referred to Clinton\'s mission as an umpteenth \"civil commission,\" alluding to the administrative steps France took to restore order and peace when Haiti was under French rule, intended to speed up the process of \"taking charge\" of Haiti. Cherubin added that in the current international jargon this is called \"colonialism of a third type, or colonialism of necessity\" (www.alterpresse.org, 22 May). o According to Christian Movement for a New Haiti leader Mesadieux, Ban\'s decision will further help put Haiti under foreign supervision. He asserted that the international community wants to reinforce its control over Haiti\'s administration (Radio Vision 2000, 21 May). o Dr. Eugene of the Haitian Social Christian Party, speaking on the \"Pickup Talk Show\" live from the United States, said that \"Clinton\'s responsibility is to control events in Haiti and he will control them in a firm manner\" (Radio Caraibes FM, 23 May). Eugene was \"offended\" by this appointment and called it \"a shame for all Haitians\" and \"a slap in the face of the entire nation\" (Radio Galaxie, 29 May). 24'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Liberty',3,1,'2349 - C05763225.txt','Posner response to Washington Post editorialThat\'s fine. Will it be printed in next day or so? Philippe and Jake asked me to send along this response to the Washington Post editorial: By Michael Posner The Post\'s Dec. 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses the critical point: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his-famous Four Freedoms speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. As Secretary Clinton made clear, policies that address development alone are not adequate: Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies will not solve the whole problem, she said. But experience shows us that where broad-based development occurs, people are more likely to demand a say in securing their futures, and governments are more likely to have the resources to maintain the strong institutions, including reliable police and fair courts, that help ensure the consistent protection of rights. Where people are given the right to speak freely, to participate in their nation\'s political process and have access to basic information about government, sustainable development is more','Posner response to Washington Post editorialThat\'s fine. Will it be printed in next day or so? Philippe and Jake asked me to send along this response to the Washington Post editorial: By Michael Posner The Post\'s Dec. 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses the critical point: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his-famous \"Four Freedoms\" speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. As Secretary Clinton made clear, policies that address development alone are not adequate: \"Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies will not solve the whole problem,\" she said. But experience shows us that where broad-based development occurs, people are more likely to demand a say in securing their futures, and governments are more likely to have the resources to maintain the strong institutions, including reliable police and fair courts, that help ensure the consistent protection of rights. Where people are given the right to speak freely, to participate in their nation\'s political process and have access to basic information about government, sustainable development is more'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Liberty',3,1,'2350 - C05763228.txt','Response in posner\'s nameOk w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his famous Four Freedoms speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this [DELETE: old] wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. AS SECRETARY CLINTON MADE CLEAR, policies that address development alone are not adequate: Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies','Response in posner\'s nameOk w me. Can you talk? This is the close to final that will go in Posner\'s rather than your name. My edits in caps below. The Post\'s Dec 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses THE CRITICAL POINT: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the [DELETE: practical] task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his famous \"Four Freedoms\" speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this [DELETE: old] wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. AS SECRETARY CLINTON MADE CLEAR, policies that address development alone are not adequate: \"Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Library',8,1,'1066 - C05760303.txt','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a contract with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of top slicing the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies. There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. This was done for News International, a Tory insider said yesterday. Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened. In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the abysmal record of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its total failure to stop the BBC buying the Lonely','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a \"contract\" with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of \"top slicing\" the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies \"focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies\". There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. \"This was done for News International,\" a Tory insider said yesterday. \"Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened.\" In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the \"abysmal record\" of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its \"total failure\" to stop the BBC buying the Lonely'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Library',8,1,'1638 - C05761505.txt','\'Renegade\' CliffsNotesFYI POL Tro \'Renegade\' CliffsNotes By: Jonathan Martin June 2, 2009 12:22 AM EST The flood of books devoted to the 2008 campaign and President Barack Obama begins in earnest this week with the release of Renegade, The Making of a President, by former Newsweek reporter Richard Wolfe. Wolffe\'s account of the Obama campaign isn\'t to be officially released until Tuesday, but POLITICO obtained a copy earlier this week. Herewith are some of the book\'s most fascinating nuggets: No Shrum Moment: Before the election had been called, but when it looked promising for Obama the then- candidate called his top adviser, David Axelrod. What\'s going on? Obama asked. Look, I\'m not going to say congratulations yet, but boy, it looks awfully good, Axelrod replied. Axelrod, Wolfe notes, wanted to avoid a repeat of 2004, when John Kerry\'s top adviser, Bob Shrum, told the Massachusetts senator prematurely on election night that he wanted to be the first to say, Mr. President. Pritzker Veers Off-Message (A little): The impressive fundraising Obama demonstrated in 2007 was largely a result of the usual high-dollar contributors ? not the small-dollar donors the campaign liked to hold up to the press. It wasn\'t the Internet, admitted Penny Pritzker, Obama\'s national finance chair. \'','\'Renegade\' CliffsNotesFYI POL Tro \'Renegade\' CliffsNotes By: Jonathan Martin June 2, 2009 12:22 AM EST The flood of books devoted to the 2008 campaign and President Barack Obama begins in earnest this week with the release of \"Renegade, The Making of a President,\" by former Newsweek reporter Richard Wolfe. Wolffe\'s account of the Obama campaign isn\'t to be officially released until Tuesday, but POLITICO obtained a copy earlier this week. Herewith are some of the book\'s most fascinating nuggets: No Shrum Moment: Before the election had been called, but when it looked promising for Obama the then- candidate called his top adviser, David Axelrod. \"What\'s going on?\" Obama asked. \"Look, I\'m not going to say congratulations yet, but boy, it looks awfully good,\" Axelrod replied. Axelrod, Wolfe notes, wanted to avoid a repeat of 2004, when John Kerry\'s top adviser, Bob Shrum, told the Massachusetts senator prematurely on election night that he wanted to be the first to say, \"Mr. President.\" Pritzker Veers Off-Message (A little): The impressive fundraising Obama demonstrated in 2007 was largely a result of the usual high-dollar contributors ? not the small-dollar donors the campaign liked to hold up to the press. \"It wasn\'t the Internet,\" admitted Penny Pritzker, Obama\'s national finance chair. \''),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Library',8,1,'1700 - C05761694.txt','Ursula BurnsThese are the numbers aui has in her database: I tested them both and they are both correct. The voice mail at the home number is non-decript/an older gentleman\'s voice, but I crossed-checked it on the internet and it is listed under ursula\'s name. Do we have a # for her in Rochester? 3','Ursula BurnsThese are the numbers aui has in her database: I tested them both and they are both correct. The voice mail at the home number is non-decript/an older gentleman\'s voice, but I crossed-checked it on the internet and it is listed under ursula\'s name. Do we have a # for her in Rochester? 3'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Library',8,1,'2252 - C05763014.txt','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. Usman Anwar, police chief in Sargodha, where the men were arrested this month, said emails had revealed plans for the young men from Virginia to travel to a Pakistani nuclear power plant. We believe that they were supposed to be used inside Pakistan, Anwar told Reuters by telephone. In their last email to the Taliban, we found they mentioned the Chashma Nuclear Plant and that\'s why they were going to Mianwali (district). Best regards, Adam Packer Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. Usman Anwar, police chief in Sargodha, where the men were arrested this month, said emails had revealed plans for the young men from Virginia to travel to a Pakistani nuclear power plant. \"We believe that they were supposed to be used inside Pakistan,\" Anwar told Reuters by telephone. \"In their last email to the Taliban, we found they mentioned the Chashma Nuclear Plant and that\'s why they were going to Mianwali (district).\" Best regards, Adam Packer Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Library',8,1,'2253 - C05763015.txt','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksB6 ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. Usman Anwar police chief in Sargodha, where the men were arrested this month, said emails had revealed plans for the young men from Virginia to travel to a Pakistani nuclear power plant. We believe that they were supposed to be used inside Pakistan, Anwar told Reuters by telephone. In their last email to the Taliban, we found they mentioned the Chashma Nuclear Plant and that\'s why they were going to Mianwali (district). Best regards,','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksB6 ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. Usman Anwar; police chief in Sargodha, where the men were arrested this month, said emails had revealed plans for the young men from Virginia to travel to a Pakistani nuclear power plant. \"We believe that they were supposed to be used inside Pakistan,\" Anwar told Reuters by telephone. \"In their last email to the Taliban, we found they mentioned the Chashma Nuclear Plant and that\'s why they were going to Mianwali (district).\" Best regards,'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Library',8,1,'2353 - C05763232.txt','12/21 Revisions to Internet Freedom SpeechThis looks fine and makes me sound like a techie (which is good, albeit a stretch). HRC: This is an early preview of the speech (which is still in progress). Let me know what you think conceptually after you read. Cdm SPEECH COVER PAGE INFORMATION FREEDOM SPEECH Lead Writer: Tomicah Tillemann Phone: 7-9842 / Email: tillemannts@state.gov VETTERS: PLEASE INITIAL HERE Folks, I\'ve attached the latest draft of the internet freedom speech. It should be ready for the Secretary. This version addresses issues raised in the last draft with three exceptions: B5','12/21 Revisions to Internet Freedom SpeechThis looks fine and makes me sound like a techie (which is good, albeit a stretch). HRC: This is an early preview of the speech (which is still in progress). Let me know what you think conceptually after you read. Cdm SPEECH COVER PAGE INFORMATION FREEDOM SPEECH Lead Writer: Tomicah Tillemann Phone: 7-9842 / Email: tillemannts@state.gov VETTERS: PLEASE INITIAL HERE Folks, I\'ve attached the latest draft of the internet freedom speech. It should be ready for the Secretary. This version addresses issues raised in the last draft with three exceptions: B5'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Library',8,1,'29 - C05739590.txt','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation, is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by we. From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger, theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled Innocence of Muslims) by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different we. From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere. Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published asThis Is Water, novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the natural, basic self-centeredness that puts me at the center of the world. This unconscious default setting fosters the sort of blind certainty that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that default setting ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of \"The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation,\" is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by \"we.\" From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, \"There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger,\" theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled \"Innocence of Muslims\") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different \"we.\" From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, \"I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere.\" \"Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet,\" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. \"The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.\" In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as\"This Is Water,\" novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the \"natural, basic self-centeredness\" that puts \"me\" at the center of the world. This unconscious \"default setting\" fosters the sort of \"blind certainty\" that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that \"default setting\" ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Library',8,1,'3714 - C05766604.txt','4636 and state getting a lot of good press -- now in the GuardianFyi http://www.guardian.co.uldnews/datab1og/2010/jan/29/haiti-crowdsourcing Even has a screen shot of dipnote! How to Friday: How to build a crisis reporting system Developers, technologists and volunteers around the world came together to build a crisis reporting for Haiti. Here\'s how they did it ? Comments (1) ? Buzz up! Digg it The Ushahidi crowdsourced crisis reporting in Haiti Technologists around the world came together and rapidly built a system for Haitians to request help in the wake of devastating earthquake. Using the internet to organise themselves, developers, communications experts and humanitarian organisations created a system to gather emergency requests using text messages that won praise from emergency officials and support from the US State Department. Hours after the quake, Josh Nesbit, who heads up a non-profit using mobile phones to help deliver medical care in Africa, heads sent this tweet: Reaching out to FrontlineSMS users in #Haiti with hopes of establishing local SMS gateway for http://haiti.ushahidi.com','4636 and state getting a lot of good press -- now in the GuardianFyi http://www.guardian.co.uldnews/datab1og/2010/jan/29/haiti-crowdsourcing Even has a screen shot of dipnote! How to Friday: How to build a crisis reporting system Developers, technologists and volunteers around the world came together to build a crisis reporting for Haiti. Here\'s how they did it ? Comments (1) ? Buzz up! Digg it The Ushahidi crowdsourced crisis reporting in Haiti Technologists around the world came together and rapidly built a system for Haitians to request help in the wake of devastating earthquake. Using the internet to organise themselves, developers, communications experts and humanitarian organisations created a system to gather emergency requests using text messages that won praise from emergency officials and support from the US State Department. Hours after the quake, Josh Nesbit, who heads up a non-profit using mobile phones to help deliver medical care in Africa, heads sent this tweet: Reaching out to FrontlineSMS users in #Haiti with hopes of establishing local SMS gateway for http://haiti.ushahidi.com'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'100 - C05739676.txt','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s Apri123 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as good people, but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s Apri123 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as \"good people,\" but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'102 - C05739678.txt','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s April 23 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as good people, but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s April 23 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as \"good people,\" but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'1093 - C05760344.txt','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingWhat is the Bolton letter about the ICC refer to? Sensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingWhat is the Bolton letter about the ICC refer to? Sensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks; they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options; he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'11 - C05739564.txt','AbZ and Hb3 on Libya and West Bank/Gaza(SBU) I had back-to-back phone calls this morning from Qatari PM/FM Hamad bin Jassim and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed. The content was virtually identical, su esting either rare coincidence or, more likely, an unusual level of UAE-Qatari coordination at yesterday\'s Arab League meeting. Main points (mostly Libya related but one Palestinian-related) are as follows: (SBU) No-Fly Zone: The Arab League has now called for a NFZ the UNSC needs to act. Syria was the last hold- out, but the resolution passed. Time is wasting. Both HbJ and AbZ made the right kind of noises (but still less than a solid commitment) that there would be some kind of Qatari and Emirati participation in an international effort. Their chicken-and-egg question to me was, are we going to support a NFZ? If we are, then we can talk about the other participation. (SBU) Recognizing the Council: Both urged us to do so. I noted that the Arab League statement fell short of recognition. They urged us to find some kind of language that would suggest moving in that direction, and I noted our decisions to suspend the operations of the Libyan Embassy, have S meet with Mahmoud Jibril of the Council, and send a diplomatic representative to Benghazi. They pushed for more, with HbJ going to far as to say that recognition of the Council will help underscore to Qadhafi and his circle that he\'s finished. (SBU) Jibril meeting: They each said the same thing that Gene Cretz has picked up separately, that Jibril doesn\'t want media for his meeting with S unless he feels that there will be something significant out of the meeting. HbJ is providing a plane for Jibril to get to Paris. HbJ more than AbZ agreed with me that the meeting itself is a significant deliverable AbZ urged us not to be slower or quieter than France. (SBU) West Bank/Gaza: Both reacted negatively to Israeli announcements regarding hundreds of houses in the West Bank. They asked if we were going to say anything I noted we were still at this point getting the facts. Jeff, you guys just aren\'t serious, AbZ complained. I noted the political context, in which a family was brutally murdered.','AbZ and Hb3 on Libya and West Bank/Gaza(SBU) I had back-to-back phone calls this morning from Qatari PM/FM Hamad bin Jassim and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed. The content was virtually identical, su esting either rare coincidence or, more likely, an unusual level of UAE-Qatari coordination at yesterday\'s Arab League meeting. Main points (mostly Libya related but one Palestinian-related) are as follows: (SBU) No-Fly Zone: The Arab League has now called for a NFZ; the UNSC needs to act. Syria was the last hold- out, but the resolution passed. Time is wasting. Both HbJ and AbZ made the right kind of noises (but still less than a solid commitment) that there would be some kind of Qatari and Emirati participation in an international effort. Their chicken-and-egg question to me was, are we going to support a NFZ? If we are, then we can talk about the other participation. (SBU) Recognizing the Council: Both urged us to do so. I noted that the Arab League statement fell short of recognition. They urged us to find some kind of language that would suggest moving in that direction, and I noted our decisions to suspend the operations of the Libyan Embassy, have S meet with Mahmoud Jibril of the Council, and send a diplomatic representative to Benghazi. They pushed for more, with HbJ going to far as to say that recognition of the Council will help underscore to Qadhafi and his circle that he\'s finished. (SBU) Jibril meeting: They each said the same thing that Gene Cretz has picked up separately, that Jibril doesn\'t want media for his meeting with S unless he feels that there will be something significant out of the meeting. HbJ is providing a plane for Jibril to get to Paris. HbJ more than AbZ agreed with me that the meeting itself is a significant deliverable; AbZ urged us not to be slower or quieter than France. (SBU) West Bank/Gaza: Both reacted negatively to Israeli announcements regarding \"hundreds of houses\" in the West Bank. They asked if we were going to say anything; I noted we were still at this point getting the facts. \"Jeff, you guys just aren\'t serious,\" AbZ complained. I noted the political context, in which a family was brutally murdered.'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'1119 - C05760371.txt','Qadahfi and New JerseyKudos to all. FYI Media now calling to confirm details put out in this statement. Ian Libyan Reps tell Rothman Quaddafi not coming to Englewood FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 28, 2009 4:04 pm EST Contact: Bob Decheine (202) 550-7869 Washington, D.C. based representatives of the Libyan government have informed Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) that Col. Moammar Quaddafi, will not be staying in Englewood, New Jersey if he comes to the United States for the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly next month. This information has not yet been confirmed by the White House or the State Department. I am very pleased that Moammar Quaddafi will apparently not be coming to Englewood. His appearance would have presented unnecessary safety and security issues for the residents of Englewood and the Libyan diplomats, said Rothman. I want to thank President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the literally dozens of their appointees I have had the pleasure to work so closely with over the past seven days in achieving this result. I also want to thank the Libyan government for their hard work and consideration in resolving this matter in such a positive fashion. Thanks, Pat. Adding Erica. Colleagues On the assumption that the Department is ready to take the position that we will not permit him to use the NJ property, recommend the following after consultations with the lawyers and experts who handle our hostship responsibilities The Department of State has consulted with the Government of Libya regarding the impending visit of Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi to attend the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. In keeping with prior arrangements, the Englewood, New Jersey property is not available for any use in connection with the upcoming visit I don\'t think that we want/need to get into particulars about boroughs within NYC Regards Pat p.s. am not sure he is President, I think [but am not sure] that is isn\'t just called Colonel PJ Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT','Qadahfi and New JerseyKudos to all. FYI Media now calling to confirm details put out in this statement. Ian Libyan Reps tell Rothman Quaddafi not coming to Englewood FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 28, 2009 4:04 pm EST Contact: Bob Decheine (202) 550-7869 Washington, D.C. based representatives of the Libyan government have informed Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) that Col. Moammar Quaddafi, will not be staying in Englewood, New Jersey if he comes to the United States for the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly next month. This information has not yet been confirmed by the White House or the State Department. \"I am very pleased that Moammar Quaddafi will apparently not be coming to Englewood. His appearance would have presented unnecessary safety and security issues for the residents of Englewood and the Libyan diplomats,\" said Rothman. I want to thank President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the literally dozens of their appointees I have had the pleasure to work so closely with over the past seven days in achieving this result. I also want to thank the Libyan government for their hard work and consideration in resolving this matter in such a positive fashion.\" Thanks, Pat. Adding Erica. Colleagues On the assumption that the Department is ready to take the position that we will not permit him to use the NJ property, recommend the following after consultations with the lawyers and experts who handle our \"hostship\" responsibilities The Department of State has consulted with the Government of Libya regarding the impending visit of Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi to attend the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. In keeping with prior arrangements, the Englewood, New Jersey property is not available for any use in connection with the upcoming visit I don\'t think that we want/need to get into particulars about boroughs within NYC Regards Pat p.s. am not sure he is \"President\", I think [but am not sure] that is isn\'t just called \"Colonel\" PJ Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'115 - C05739692.txt','Question and update--I approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma will speak to Holder. Does he need to speak secure? I can do either.. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ops will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by Would you like to take this tonight?','Question and update--I approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma will speak to Holder. Does he need to speak secure? I can do either.. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ops will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by Would you like to take this tonight?'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'116 - C05739693.txt','King of Morocco Question and updateI can do it right now. His office called and said that he is available now. Do you want to take it this morning? approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma --I will speak to Holder. Does he need to speak secure? I can do either. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ps will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by Would you like to take this tonight?','King of Morocco Question and updateI can do it right now. His office called and said that he is available now. Do you want to take it this morning? approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma --I will speak to Holder. Does he need to speak secure? I can do either. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ps will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by Would you like to take this tonight?'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'118 - C05739695.txt','King of Morocco Question and updateI can do it right now. His office called and said that he is available now. Do you want to take it this morning? --I approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma --I will speak to Holder Does he need to speak secure? I can do either. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ops will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by. Would you like to take this tonight?','King of Morocco Question and updateI can do it right now. His office called and said that he is available now. Do you want to take it this morning? --I approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma --I will speak to Holder Does he need to speak secure? I can do either. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ops will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by. Would you like to take this tonight?'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'119 - C05739696.txt','H: UBL, AQ & Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL May 2, 2011 For Hillary','H: UBL, AQ & Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL May 2, 2011 For Hillary'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'120 - C05739697.txt','FVV: Q re HbJ Q re HbJFYI Jake, The Secretary asked me this afternoon about timing for a call/meeting with Hb1 on the Syrian opposition. I told her wanted to consult with Robert to double check on this: Robert agrees that 1-1131 remains quite involved in the Syria issue. For instance, when he was in the London meeting on the Syria opposition just before UNGA, the Qatari rep got Hill on the phone in minutes during the meeting to weigh in on a Q re the SNC ? and HbJ\'s view carried the day. We are now sending to Amb Susan Ziadeh the list of organizations that we want to Qataris to contact inside Syria to ask them to choose reps to send to Doha. We are also sending her the list of names we are socializing for consideration for the \'political council Susan can discuss these lists in Doha on Sunday, so it would make sense for S to wait until Monday or Tuesday to engage with HbJ on some of these ideas for managing the conference and its outcomes. Robert confirms that there is a lot of talk about the Doha meeting being postponed for a few days, but there is no new firm date. We are quite comfortable with a delay as it gives us (and others) time to press for good representation/participation and a better outcome. The idea of a follow-on conference in Cairo is still very much alive. She suggested she might also check with Hb1 on whether he is planning a trip here anytime soon. Meeting him in person would be great if he\'s planning a trip here. II send a note up on Monday with some ideas on the Libya meeting that the Secretary asked about. Beth','FVV: Q re HbJ Q re HbJFYI Jake, The Secretary asked me this afternoon about timing for a call/meeting with Hb1 on the Syrian opposition. I told her wanted to consult with Robert to double check on this: Robert agrees that 1-1131 remains quite involved in the Syria issue. For instance, when he was in the London meeting on the Syria opposition just before UNGA, the Qatari rep got Hill on the phone in minutes during the meeting to weigh in on a Q re the SNC ? and HbJ\'s view carried the day. We are now sending to Amb Susan Ziadeh the list of organizations that we want to Qataris to contact inside Syria to ask them to choose reps to send to Doha. We are also sending her the list of names we are socializing for consideration for the \'political council\" Susan can discuss these lists in Doha on Sunday, so it would make sense for S to wait until Monday or Tuesday to engage with HbJ on some of these ideas for managing the conference and its outcomes. Robert confirms that there is a lot of talk about the Doha meeting being postponed for a few days, but there is no new firm date. We are quite comfortable with a delay as it gives us (and others) time to press for good representation/participation and a better outcome. The idea of a follow-on conference in Cairo is still very much alive. She suggested she might also check with Hb1 on whether he is planning a trip here anytime soon. Meeting him in person would be great if he\'s planning a trip here. II send a note up on Monday with some ideas on the Libya meeting that the Secretary asked about. Beth'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'122 - C05739699.txt','H: UBL, AQ & Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL May 2, 2011 For Hillary','H: UBL, AQ & Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL May 2, 2011 For Hillary'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'124 - C05739701.txt','King of Morocco Question and updateI have it, ---- Or inal Message --- Ops is building the call now. Do you have the call sheet? We can email if not. I can do it right now. His office called and said that he is available now. Do you want to take it this morning? approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma --I will speak to Holder. Does he need to speak secure? I can do either. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ops will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by. Would you like to take this tonight?','King of Morocco Question and updateI have it, ---- Or\" inal Message --- Ops is building the call now. Do you have the call sheet? We can email if not. I can do it right now. His office called and said that he is available now. Do you want to take it this morning? approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma --I will speak to Holder. Does he need to speak secure? I can do either. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ops will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by. Would you like to take this tonight?'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'125 - C05739702.txt','H: UBL, AQ & Libya. Sid H: USL, AQ & Libya. SidRELEASE IN PART B6 Strikes me as a little strange. But certainly disturbing. I will pass info on. Prom: H [mailto:HDR220dintonernall.corn] More to pass on--disturbing, if true. From B6 CONFIDENTIAL May 2, 2011 For: Hillary','H: UBL, AQ & Libya. Sid H: USL, AQ & Libya. SidRELEASE IN PART B6 Strikes me as a little strange. But certainly disturbing. I will pass info on. Prom: H [mailto:HDR220dintonernall.corn] More to pass on--disturbing, if true. From B6 CONFIDENTIAL May 2, 2011 For: Hillary'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'126 - C05739703.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadLibyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. it would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue, Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. The security matters are being adequately investigated, Stevens said. We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena. Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation. \'Very Optimistic\' Stevens said while he was close with his son, we weren\'t that familiar with the day-to-day activities\' he undertook in Libya. On the occasions when his son called home, Stevens said, he didn\'t share many details about his work other than to say that he was very optimistic about the results of the election and the new government. They last spoke by phone in August and by e-mail days before his son\'s death.','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadLibyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. \"it would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue,\" Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. \"The security matters are being adequately investigated,\" Stevens said. \"We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena.\" Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation. \'Very Optimistic\' Stevens said while he was close with his son, \"we weren\'t that familiar with the day-to-day activities\' he undertook in Libya. On the occasions when his son called home, Stevens said, he didn\'t share many details about his work other than to say that \"he was very optimistic about the results of the election and the new government.\" They last spoke by phone in August and by e-mail days before his son\'s death.'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'127 - C05739704.txt','Rice on This WeekHere is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was -- what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances. But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, let\'s bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, it\'s important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated -- response to what had transpired in Cairo. In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated. We believe that folks in Benghazi, a small number of people came to the embassy to -- or to the consulate, rather, to replicate the sort of challenge that was posed in Cairo. And then as that unfolded, it seems to have been hijacked, let us say, by some individual clusters of extremists who came with heavier weapons, weapons that as you know in -- in the wake of the revolution in Libya are -- are quite common and accessible. And it then evolved from there.','Rice on \"This Week\"Here is Susan on this week. She wasn\'t asked about whether we had any intel. But she did make clear our view that this started spontaneously and then evolved. The only troubling sentence relates to the investigation, specifically: And we\'ll see when the investigation unfolds whether what was -- what transpired in Benghazi might have unfolded differently in different circumstances.\" But she got pushed there. Waiting on other transcripts. For more on what happened and why, let\'s bring in the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice. Dr. Rice, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Jake. TAPPER: So, first of all, what is the latest you can tell us on who these attackers were at the embassy or at the consulate in Benghazi? We\'re hearing that the Libyans have arrested people. They\'re saying that some people involved were from outside the country, that there might have even been Al Qaida ties. What\'s the latest information? RICE: Well, Jake, first of all, it\'s important to know that there\'s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous -- not a premeditated -- response to what had transpired in Cairo. In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated. We believe that folks in Benghazi, a small number of people came to the embassy to -- or to the consulate, rather, to replicate the sort of challenge that was posed in Cairo. And then as that unfolded, it seems to have been hijacked, let us say, by some individual clusters of extremists who came with heavier weapons, weapons that as you know in -- in the wake of the revolution in Libya are -- are quite common and accessible. And it then evolved from there.'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'129 - C05739706.txt','Visas ObtainedFBI got their visas for Libya today: Five members of team and three crew members. Legatt was counted separately and already has visa. The FBI team is Enroute tonight, I am told.','Visas ObtainedFBI got their visas for Libya today: Five members of team and three crew members. Legatt was counted separately and already has visa. The FBI team is Enroute tonight, I am told.'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'130 - C05739708.txt','Visas ObtainedFBI got their visas for Libya today: Five members of team and three crew members. Legatt was counted separately and already has visa. The FBI team is Enroute tonight, I am told.','Visas ObtainedFBI got their visas for Libya today: Five members of team and three crew members. Legatt was counted separately and already has visa. The FBI team is Enroute tonight, I am told.'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'132 - C05739711.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadVery nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue, Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis. California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack ()barna for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. The security matters are being adequately investigated, Stevens said. We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena, Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation.','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadVery nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. \"It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue,\" Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis. California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack ()barna for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. \"The security matters are being adequately investigated,\" Stevens said. \"We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena,\" Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation.'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'133 - C05739714.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadIn car driving so can in a bit Very nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Taley on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign, It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue, Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack.','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadIn car driving so can in a bit Very nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Taley on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign, \"It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue,\" Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack.'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'1380 - C05760837.txt','Fried TurkeyMadam Secretary, Thanks again. n1send the Princeton speech text to Jake. On Libya, I did talk to New York -- the Libyans did not object to our text in the end, and we\'re on track for adoption of statement this afternoon. All best, Bill Ifs a pleasure working w you and I\'m both delighted and honored to call you a colleague. I also would like to read your Princeton speech which the article referenced. In addition, I\'d welcome your ideas about how best to identify and promote the next generation of Bill Burns FS0s. That is one of my reform goals. On another matter, we are in good shape at the UN on the DPRK Pres. Statement except for the Libyans. Would you pls contact Susan Rice to get briefed and advise what we should do to get them on board. Thx. H From: Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:21:22 -0400 Madam Secretary, Many thanks for the very generous comments you made to The Washington Times about me. The whole article was much more than I deserved (or wanted), but what you said really means a lot. It\'s an honor to work for you. Hope you\'re having a great Easter holiday, Bill Bill--Did you talk w White House about Dan going w POTUS to Turkey? (Pls forgive the bad pun in title!) HRC The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!','Fried TurkeyMadam Secretary, Thanks again. n1send the Princeton speech text to Jake. On Libya, I did talk to New York -- the Libyans did not object to our text in the end, and we\'re on track for adoption of statement this afternoon. All best, Bill Ifs a pleasure working w you and I\'m both delighted and honored to call you a colleague. I also would like to read your Princeton speech which the article referenced. In addition, I\'d welcome your ideas about how best to identify and promote the next generation of \"Bill Burns FS0s\". That is one of my reform goals. On another matter, we are in good shape at the UN on the DPRK Pres. Statement except for the Libyans. Would you pls contact Susan Rice to get briefed and advise what we should do to get them on board. Thx. H From: Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:21:22 -0400 Madam Secretary, Many thanks for the very generous comments you made to The Washington Times about me. The whole article was much more than I deserved (or wanted), but what you said really means a lot. It\'s an honor to work for you. Hope you\'re having a great Easter holiday, Bill Bill--Did you talk w White House about Dan going w POTUS to Turkey? (Pls forgive the bad pun in title!) HRC The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'147 - C05739732.txt','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed Operation Mermaid Dawn, the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed \"Operation Mermaid Dawn,\" the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli; Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'15 - C05739569.txt','Not a dry eye in NEAIncluding mine. Her remarks were really moving. Chriswas an amazing man. Such a huge loss. You know, I was in Libya before coming here and in my almost ten years, I have never worked with such a calm, cool headed, funny diplomat. Made it all seem really easy- even in one of the hardest places to work in the world. This is from the spokesperson in NEA. It\'s true.','Not a dry eye in NEAIncluding mine. Her remarks were really moving. Chriswas an amazing man. Such a huge loss. You know, I was in Libya before coming here and in my almost ten years, I have never worked with such a calm, cool headed, funny diplomat. Made it all seem really easy- even in one of the hardest places to work in the world. This is from the spokesperson in NEA. It\'s true.'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'153 - C05739739.txt','NATOI\'m heading back from meetings on women, peace and security at NATO. The chief implementer of WPS at DOD also traveled with me. It was extremely productive. SG Rasmussen chaired a meeting on 1325 today of all the NATO member and partner ambassadors incl DaIcier. The new NATO special rep for 1325 -- the position sponsored by Norway and approved at the Chicago summit ? gave her inaugural address, and my DOD colleague and I discussed the US efforts both generally and in Afghanistan. We were followed by extensive remarks from the NATO ambassadors, all of whom touched on the importance of women\'s role in security and NATO\'s mission, as well as applauded US leadership. Many mentioned you in their interventions! The ambs from Serbia, Azerbaijan and Georgia pointed to their own national action plans (their existence was a surprise to us), as well as the new structures they have put in place to implement them. The ambassador from Azerbaijan even said that he is hopeful women will contribute to ending their regional conflict (I will tell Morningstar). The new special rep - a seasoned diplomat who knows her way around NATO --- wanted me to ten you how much you have inspired her -- something I hear everywhere! I\'m confident our NATO visit also served to reinforce the importance of the NAP and the US role with our own people both at NATO and DOD. I was sorry to miss the discussion with ASSK but there are more events with her tomw. We are working hard on getting the engagement of Burmese women into the formal peace structures being put in place to end the ethnic conflicts. I also met with Vivian Redding at the EU who, despite her efforts, is unlikely to get a quota for women on public boards of directors adopted. She too expressed her admiration of you and your leadership. In addition to everything that\'s been said about Chris Stevens, he really understood the important role the women in Libya were playing in peace and security. Whenever I met with Libyan women at meetings in the region, they went out of their way to tell me how much he supported them and how much affection they had for him. Such an awful loss. You\'ve been magnificent throughout all this, despite how wrenching it\'s been.','NATOI\'m heading back from meetings on women, peace and security at NATO. The chief implementer of WPS at DOD also traveled with me. It was extremely productive. SG Rasmussen chaired a meeting on 1325 today of all the NATO member and partner ambassadors incl DaIcier. The new NATO special rep for 1325 -- the position sponsored by Norway and approved at the Chicago summit ? gave her inaugural address, and my DOD colleague and I discussed the US efforts both generally and in Afghanistan. We were followed by extensive remarks from the NATO ambassadors, all of whom touched on the importance of women\'s role in security and NATO\'s mission, as well as applauded US leadership. Many mentioned you in their interventions! The ambs from Serbia, Azerbaijan and Georgia pointed to their own national action plans (their existence was a surprise to us), as well as the new structures they have put in place to implement them. The ambassador from Azerbaijan even said that he is hopeful women will contribute to ending their regional conflict (I will tell Morningstar). The new special rep - a seasoned diplomat who knows her way around NATO --- wanted me to ten you how much you have inspired her -- something I hear everywhere! I\'m confident our NATO visit also served to reinforce the importance of the NAP and the US role with our own people both at NATO and DOD. I was sorry to miss the discussion with ASSK but there are more events with her tomw. We are working hard on getting the engagement of Burmese women into the formal peace structures being put in place to end the ethnic conflicts. I also met with Vivian Redding at the EU who, despite her efforts, is unlikely to get a quota for women on public boards of directors adopted. She too expressed her admiration of you and your leadership. In addition to everything that\'s been said about Chris Stevens, he really understood the important role the women in Libya were playing in peace and security. Whenever I met with Libyan women at meetings in the region, they went out of their way to tell me how much he supported them and how much affection they had for him. Such an awful loss. You\'ve been magnificent throughout all this, despite how wrenching it\'s been.'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'162 - C05739752.txt','tick tock on libya tidc todc on libyaHere is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish, let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14 ? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with TNC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NA TO civilian protection mission.','tick tock on libya tidc todc on libyaHere is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish, let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14 ? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with TNC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NA TO civilian protection mission.'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'165 - C05739755.txt','tick tock on libya FIN: tick tock on libyaPis print for me. Here is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish. let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March -- IIRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representatiye to Benghazi','tick tock on libya FIN: tick tock on libyaPis print for me. Here is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish. let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March -- IIRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representatiye to Benghazi'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'166 - C05739756.txt','Fvv: WSJ - Miscues Before Libya Assault WSJ - Miscues Before Libya AssaultThis is a real hit piece - they intentionally twisted and misused info shared to help them understand how we work, while using Libyan sourcing as gospel. Totally unprofessional and egregiously inflammatory. Miscues Before Libya Assault Wall Street Journal Updated September 20, 2012, 9:15 p.m. EDT By MARGARET COKER in Benghazi, Libya and ADAM ENTOUS, JAY SOLOMON and SIOBHAN GORMAN in Washington Limited Security in Benghazi, Secrecy Over Safe House, Contributed to Tragedy The U.S. Consulate in Benghazi under attack on Sept. 11. The deadly assault raised questions about security lapses and misjudgments by U.S. officials. The deadly assault on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya on Sept. 11 was preceded by a succession of security lapses and misjudgments, compounded by fog-of-battle decisions, that raise questions about whether the scope of the tragedy could have been contained. U.S, officials issued alerts and ordered security precautions in neighboring Egypt ahead of protests and violence on Sept. 11, but largely overlooked the possibility of trouble at other diplomatic postings in the region. The State Department chose to maintain only limited security in Benghazi, Libya, despite months of sporadic attacks there on U.S. and other Western missions. And while the U.S. said it would ask Libya to boost security there, it did so just once, for a one week period in June, according to Libyan officials. The U.S. didn\'t seriously consider sending in the military during the attack. It summoned rapid-response teams of Marines only after the U.S. ambassador was dead. State Department officials said they doubted the Pentagon could have mobilized a rescue force quickly enough to make a difference during the fighting. The Pentagon waited for guidance from State, which is responsible for diplomatic security, a senior military official said,','Fvv: WSJ - Miscues Before Libya Assault WSJ - Miscues Before Libya AssaultThis is a real hit piece - they intentionally twisted and misused info shared to help them understand how we work, while using Libyan sourcing as gospel. Totally unprofessional and egregiously inflammatory. Miscues Before Libya Assault Wall Street Journal Updated September 20, 2012, 9:15 p.m. EDT By MARGARET COKER in Benghazi, Libya and ADAM ENTOUS, JAY SOLOMON and SIOBHAN GORMAN in Washington Limited Security in Benghazi, Secrecy Over Safe House, Contributed to Tragedy The U.S. Consulate in Benghazi under attack on Sept. 11. The deadly assault raised questions about security lapses and misjudgments by U.S. officials. The deadly assault on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya on Sept. 11 was preceded by a succession of security lapses and misjudgments, compounded by fog-of-battle decisions, that raise questions about whether the scope of the tragedy could have been contained. U.S, officials issued alerts and ordered security precautions in neighboring Egypt ahead of protests and violence on Sept. 11, but largely overlooked the possibility of trouble at other diplomatic postings in the region. The State Department chose to maintain only limited security in Benghazi, Libya, despite months of sporadic attacks there on U.S. and other Western missions. And while the U.S. said it would ask Libya to boost security there, it did so just once, for a one week period in June, according to Libyan officials. The U.S. didn\'t seriously consider sending in the military during the attack. It summoned rapid-response teams of Marines only after the U.S. ambassador was dead. State Department officials said they doubted the Pentagon could have mobilized a rescue force quickly enough to make a difference during the fighting. The Pentagon waited for guidance from State, which is responsible for diplomatic security, a senior military official said,'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'167 - C05739757.txt','Libyans march against Islamist rnhtias in Benghazi Libyans march against Islamist militias in BenghaziLibyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23prn EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The Rescue Benghazi day demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year, Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. It\'s obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups, medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya. The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. Those military battalions that want to impose their ideology on the people of Libya will be confronted, Saleh Gaouda, a member of new ruling national congress, said. This city wants to go back to stability and participate in building the state In a sign of the cheerful atmosphere, one ear had a giant cardboard model of Benghazi\'s landmark lighthouse strapped to the roof As the sun set and the crowd began to disperse, someone shot fireworks into the air.','Libyans march against Islamist rnhtias in Benghazi Libyans march against Islamist militias in BenghaziLibyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23prn EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The \"Rescue Benghazi day\" demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year, Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. \"It\'s obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups,\" medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. \"Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya.\" The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. \"Those military battalions that want to impose their ideology on the people of Libya will be confronted,\" Saleh Gaouda, a member of new ruling national congress, said. \"This city wants to go back to stability and participate in building the state\" In a sign of the cheerful atmosphere, one ear had a giant cardboard model of Benghazi\'s landmark lighthouse strapped to the roof As the sun set and the crowd began to disperse, someone shot fireworks into the air.'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'169 - C05739759.txt','RogersApparently wants to see you to tallk Libya/weapons.','RogersApparently wants to see you to tallk Libya/weapons.'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'173 - C05739764.txt','Fw. Protesters storm main Islamist militia HQ in Libya\'s Benghazi (Reuters) Protesters storm main Islamist militia HQ in Libya\'s Benghazi (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - Hundreds of pro-government protesters stormed the headquarters of the main Islamist militia group in Libyais eastern city of Benghazi on Friday, Reuters witnesses said. Chanting Libya, Libya, the demonstrators pulled down flags of the Ansar Al-Sharia militia and torched a vehicle inside the base. There was no sign of resistance from the militia. Earlier, protesters entered a separate compound belonging to the militia. News Tickers alert senior Department officials to bteaking news This item appears salt did in its original publication and does not contain analysis or commentary by Department sources.','Fw. Protesters storm main Islamist militia HQ in Libya\'s Benghazi (Reuters) Protesters storm main Islamist militia HQ in Libya\'s Benghazi (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - Hundreds of pro-government protesters stormed the headquarters of the main Islamist militia group in Libyais eastern city of Benghazi on Friday, Reuters witnesses said. Chanting \"Libya, Libya\", the demonstrators pulled down flags of the Ansar Al-Sharia militia and torched a vehicle inside the base. There was no sign of resistance from the militia. Earlier, protesters entered a separate compound belonging to the militia. News Tickers alert senior Department officials to bteaking news This item appears salt did in its original publication and does not contain analysis or commentary by Department sources.'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'175 - C05739766.txt','LibyaAssociated Press Published September 21, 2012 BENGHAZI, lli3YA ? Hundreds of protesters angry over last week\'s killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya stormed the compound of the Islamic extremist militia suspected in the attack, evicting militiamen and setting fire to their building Friday. In an unprecedented show of public anger at Libya\'s rampant militias, the crowd overwhelmed the compound of the Ansar Al-Sharlah Brigade in the center of the eastern city of Benghazi. Ansar Al-Shariah fighters initially fired in the air to disperse the crowd, but eventually abandoned the site with their weapons and vehicles after it was overrun by waves of protesters shouting No to militias. I don\'t want to see armed men wearing Afghani-style clothes stopping me in the street to give me orders, I only want to see people in uniform, said Omar Mohammed, a university student who took part in the takeover of the site, which protesters said was done in support of the army and police. No deaths were reported in the incident, which came after tens of thousands marched in Benghazi against armed militias. One vehicle was also burned at the compound. For many Libyans, the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi was the last straw in one of the biggest problems Libya has faced since the ouster and death of longtime dictator Moamrnar Qaddafi around a year ago -- the multiple mini-armies that with their arsenals of machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades are stronger than the regular armed forces and police. The militias, a legacy of the rag-tag popular forces that fought Qaddafi\'s regime, tout themselves as protectors of Libya\'s revolution, providing security where police cannot. But many say they act like gangs, detaining and intimidating rivals and carrying out killings. Militias made up of Islamic radicals like Ansar Al-Shariah are notorious for attacks on Muslims who don\'t abide by their hardline ideology. Officials and witnesses say fighters from Ansar Al-Shariati led the attack on the U.S. consulate, which killed Amb. Chris Stevens and three other Americans. After taking over the Ansar compound, protesters then drove to attack the Benghazi headquarters of another Islamist militia, Rafallah Sahati. The militiamen opened fire on the protesters, who were largely unarmed. At least 20 were wounded, and there were unconfirmed witness reports of three protesters killed. Earlier in the day, some 30,000 people filled a broad boulevard as they marched along a lake in central Benghazi on Friday to the gates of the headquarters of Ansar Al-Shariah. No, no, to militias, the crowd chanted, filling a broad boulevard. They carried banners and signs demanding that militias disband and that the government build up police to take their place in keeping security. Benghazi is in a trap, signs read. Where is the army, where is the police?','LibyaAssociated Press Published September 21, 2012 BENGHAZI, lli3YA ? Hundreds of protesters angry over last week\'s killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya stormed the compound of the Islamic extremist militia suspected in the attack, evicting militiamen and setting fire to their building Friday. In an unprecedented show of public anger at Libya\'s rampant militias, the crowd overwhelmed the compound of the Ansar Al-Sharlah Brigade in the center of the eastern city of Benghazi. Ansar Al-Shariah fighters initially fired in the air to disperse the crowd, but eventually abandoned the site with their weapons and vehicles after it was overrun by waves of protesters shouting \"No to militias.\" \"I don\'t want to see armed men wearing Afghani-style clothes stopping me in the street to give me orders, I only want to see people in uniform,\" said Omar Mohammed, a university student who took part in the takeover of the site, which protesters said was done in support of the army and police. No deaths were reported in the incident, which came after tens of thousands marched in Benghazi against armed militias. One vehicle was also burned at the compound. For many Libyans, the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi was the last straw in one of the biggest problems Libya has faced since the ouster and death of longtime dictator Moamrnar Qaddafi around a year ago -- the multiple mini-armies that with their arsenals of machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades are stronger than the regular armed forces and police. The militias, a legacy of the rag-tag popular forces that fought Qaddafi\'s regime, tout themselves as protectors of Libya\'s revolution, providing security where police cannot. But many say they act like gangs, detaining and intimidating rivals and carrying out killings. Militias made up of Islamic radicals like Ansar Al-Shariah are notorious for attacks on Muslims who don\'t abide by their hardline ideology. Officials and witnesses say fighters from Ansar Al-Shariati led the attack on the U.S. consulate, which killed Amb. Chris Stevens and three other Americans. After taking over the Ansar compound, protesters then drove to attack the Benghazi headquarters of another Islamist militia, Rafallah Sahati. The militiamen opened fire on the protesters, who were largely unarmed. At least 20 were wounded, and there were unconfirmed witness reports of three protesters killed. Earlier in the day, some 30,000 people filled a broad boulevard as they marched along a lake in central Benghazi on Friday to the gates of the headquarters of Ansar Al-Shariah. \"No, no, to militias,\" the crowd chanted, filling a broad boulevard. They carried banners and signs demanding that militias disband and that the government build up police to take their place in keeping security. \"Benghazi is in a trap,\" signs read. \"Where is the army, where is the police?\"'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'181 - C05739774.txt','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'184 - C05739778.txt','Not a dry eye in NEAPls print. Including mine. Her remarks were really moving. Chris was an amazing Man. Such a huge loss. You know, I was in Libya before coming here and in my almost ten years, i have never worked with such a calm, cool headed, funny diplomat. Made it all seem really easy- even in one of the hardest places to work in the world. Thx This is from the spokesperson in NEA. It\'s true. Please tell the Secretary how much her words meant to us down here. The statement was amazing and the delivery was so heartfelt and genuine. We\'re really blown away. Please thank her for us.','Not a dry eye in NEAPls print. Including mine. Her remarks were really moving. Chris was an amazing Man. Such a huge loss. You know, I was in Libya before coming here and in my almost ten years, i have never worked with such a calm, cool headed, funny diplomat. Made it all seem really easy- even in one of the hardest places to work in the world. Thx This is from the spokesperson in NEA. It\'s true. Please tell the Secretary how much her words meant to us down here. The statement was amazing and the delivery was so heartfelt and genuine. We\'re really blown away. Please thank her for us.'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'188 - C05739783.txt','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board Justice Minister said this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate. 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. Boots on the ground: they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is \"shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security; they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board; Justice Minister said \"this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate.\" 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. \"Boots on the ground\": they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'189 - C05739784.txt','Secretary in Tripoli Secretary In Tripoli contactT hanks for the kind words. I think the Secretary\'s visit here was picture perfect given the chaos we labor under in Libya.The Secretary was great and her efforts will I think help us move forward on our project to help the war-wounded. On a lighter note, I will never be lonely here after the Secretary was kind enough to give my personal contact information to all 120,000 students at the university during her stirring dialogue with them. It has been quite a week I don\'t think I can take any more excitement. All the best, Gene. Hi Cheryl: hope this finds you well. I know that Jeff has been in touch with you regarding the switch between myself and Chris Stevens. I just wanted you to know that I am prepared to do whatever you and the Secretary think is best. I met with Pat Kennedy and Bill Burns before I left and told them please rest assured that I consider myself extremely fortunate to B6 have had the opportunity to work closely with/for the Secretary during the past 8 months. I consider the Secretary\'s visit to Tripoli this coming week to be the high point of my 30 year career. Warm regards, Gene. PERSONAL','Secretary in Tripoli Secretary In Tripoli contactT hanks for the kind words. I think the Secretary\'s visit here was picture perfect given the chaos we labor under in Libya.The Secretary was great and her efforts will I think help us move forward on our project to help the war-wounded. On a lighter note, I will never be lonely here after the Secretary was kind enough to give my personal contact information to all 120,000 students at the university during her stirring dialogue with them. It has been quite a week ;I don\'t think I can take any more excitement. All the best, Gene. Hi Cheryl: hope this finds you well. I know that Jeff has been in touch with you regarding the switch between myself and Chris Stevens. I just wanted you to know that I am prepared to do whatever you and the Secretary think is best. I met with Pat Kennedy and Bill Burns before I left and told them please rest assured that I consider myself extremely fortunate to B6 have had the opportunity to work closely with/for the Secretary during the past 8 months. I consider the Secretary\'s visit to Tripoli this coming week to be the high point of my 30 year career. Warm regards, Gene. PERSONAL'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'197 - C05739792.txt','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)To be clear, this is not on Thursday. It\'s at some later time apart from the already schedule HPSCI & SSCI briefings FYI David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi By KATIE GLUECK I 11/14/12 9:32 AM EST Updated: 11/14/12 9:54 AM EST Gen. David Petraeus will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein told POLITICO Wednesday morning. But the exact schedule has not been set for his testimony. Mr. Petraeus has indicated his willingness [to testify]. He is eager to come before the committee so we will work out the details, Feinstein said. Earlier Wednesday, Fox New reported that the former director of the CIA who resigned last week over an extramarital affair, will still testify voluntarily on Friday before congressional intelligence committees regarding the Sept, 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya. Petraeus was initially slated to offer testimony on Benghazi at closed hearings before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Feinstein, the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said on CNN\'s The Situation Room on Tuesday that she believed Petraeus would eventually appear before the committee because he is a \'\'responsible person.','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)To be clear, this is not on Thursday. It\'s at some later time apart from the already schedule HPSCI & SSCI briefings FYI David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi By KATIE GLUECK I 11/14/12 9:32 AM EST Updated: 11/14/12 9:54 AM EST Gen. David Petraeus will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein told POLITICO Wednesday morning. But the exact schedule has not been set for his testimony. \"Mr. Petraeus has indicated his willingness [to testify]. He is eager to come before the committee so we will work out the details,\" Feinstein said. Earlier Wednesday, Fox New reported that the former director of the CIA who resigned last week over an extramarital affair, will still testify voluntarily on Friday before congressional intelligence committees regarding the Sept, 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya. Petraeus was initially slated to offer testimony on Benghazi at closed hearings before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Feinstein, the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said on CNN\'s \"The Situation Room\" on Tuesday that she believed Petraeus would eventually appear before the committee because he is a \'\'responsible person.\"'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'20 - C05739577.txt','The Youth of LibyaHope. See picture below Kamala sent. Libya A hurra TV via Facebook','The Youth of LibyaHope. See picture below Kamala sent. Libya A hurra TV via Facebook'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'200 - C05739795.txt','POLITICO Breaking News- .. _ . . From POLITICO Breaking News Driailto:breakingnews@politico.corn] POLITICO Breaking News Gen. David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced The 7:30 a.m. meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred. For more information... http://www.politico.com To unsubscribes http :h dyn politico .com/unsubscri be.cfm?em ail?BIumerifelcUR@S tate .Go v&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B88 E9D5D51C68&a lertID=1','POLITICO Breaking News- .. _ . . From POLITICO Breaking News Driailto:breakingnews@politico.corn] POLITICO Breaking News Gen. David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced The 7:30 a.m. meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred. For more information... http://www.politico.com To unsubscribes http :h dyn politico .com/unsubscri be.cfm?em ail?BIumerifelcUR@S tate .Go v&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B88 E9D5D51C68&a lertID=1'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'202 - C05739797.txt','POLITICO Breaking NewsFrom Blumenfeld, Joshua R POLITICO Breaking News Gen David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced. The 7:30 am meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred For more information http-//www politico corn To unsubscribe, http://dyn.politico.corn/unsubscribe.cfm?ernail=BlumenfeldiR@State.Gov&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B8BE9D5D5 I C68&al ertID=1','POLITICO Breaking NewsFrom Blumenfeld, Joshua R POLITICO Breaking News Gen David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced. The 7:30 am meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred For more information http-//www politico corn To unsubscribe, http://dyn.politico.corn/unsubscribe.cfm?ernail=BlumenfeldiR@State.Gov&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B8BE9D5D5 I C68&al ertID=1'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'203 - C05739798.txt','Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi EditsPis print. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya l Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23pm EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The Rescue Benghazi day demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. Ifs obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups, medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya. The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. B5 Hopefully Mon or Huma can work these in teleprompter.','Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi EditsPis print. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya l Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23pm EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The \"Rescue Benghazi day\" demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. \"Ifs obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups,\" medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. \"Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya.\" The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. B5 Hopefully Mon or Huma can work these in teleprompter.'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'2043 - C05762679.txt','fyiSee traffic below ? read down to first email Libya is hosting the AU summit at the end of June and the theme for the summit is agriculture. Gaddafi is most likely trying to build up international support for the summit. Jeff has been in contact w/ AU and NEPAD reps and encouraged them to write a letter. Interesting. Why? ? Gaddafi is sending a letter to President Obama tomorrow about food security and asking U.S. to increase its support ? The head of NEPAD and AU are sending a letter to S Clinton tomorrow also about food security Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Cell: Blackberry: Email: StremlauMH@state.gov','fyiSee traffic below ? read down to first email Libya is hosting the AU summit at the end of June and the theme for the summit is agriculture. Gaddafi is most likely trying to build up international support for the summit. Jeff has been in contact w/ AU and NEPAD reps and encouraged them to write a letter. Interesting. Why? ? Gaddafi is sending a letter to President Obama tomorrow about food security and asking U.S. to increase its support ? The head of NEPAD and AU are sending a letter to S Clinton tomorrow also about food security Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Cell: Blackberry: Email: StremlauMH@state.gov'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'21 - C05739578.txt','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaSending direct. Just in. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DRUID From tyler clnunheller &It kgt','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaSending direct. Just in. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DRUID From tyler clnunheller &It; kgt;'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'210 - C05739805.txt','Fvv: WS3: Hillary and Libya WSJ: Hillary and LibyaHillary and Libya November 16. 2012 Wall Street Journal David Petraeus told Congress Friday in closed hearings that the CIA believed from the start that the September 1 attacks on the U_S. consulate in Benghazi o,,ere by terrorists. That leaves one VIP xvho\'S snil missing from Congressional serAny: Hillary Clinton. GOP Congressman Peter Kin!! said Mr. Petracits`s testimony differed from what the former CIA director told Congress itnim2diately after the attacks. Mr. King also said Mr. Petraeus said that the CIA\'s orig.inal talking poii t. on the attacks were cditt.d. The. 21t.,::\'red version beealrie the basis \'.or U.N., Ambassador Susan Rice\'s misieading and now infamotis comm<iints hiamino the aitacks on a YouTube video. Both that discrepancy aild the :Sate of the altered talking points need further digt:iing. especially if Ms. Rice is nominated to be the next Secretary of State. But Mr. Petraeus wasn\'t responsible for lax consulate security or the U.S, policy that led to the Libya debacle. That\'s Mrs, Clinton\'s bailiwick. Last month in interviews from deepest Peru_ the Secretary of State said 1 take . . responstbility for Benghazi.','Fvv: WS3: Hillary and Libya WSJ: Hillary and LibyaHillary and Libya November 16. 2012 Wall Street Journal David Petraeus told Congress Friday in closed hearings that the CIA believed from the start that the September 1 attacks on the U_S. consulate in Benghazi o,,ere by terrorists. That leaves one VIP xvho\'S snil missing from Congressional serAny: Hillary Clinton. GOP Congressman Peter Kin!! said Mr. Petracits`s testimony differed from what the former CIA director told Congress itnim2diately after the attacks. Mr. King also said Mr. Petraeus said that the CIA\'s orig.inal talking poii t. on the attacks were cditt.d. The. 21t.,::\'red version beealrie the basis \'.or U.N., Ambassador Susan Rice\'s misieading and now infamotis comm<iints hiamino the aitacks on a YouTube video. Both that discrepancy aild the :Sate of the altered talking points need further digt:iing. especially if Ms. Rice is nominated to be the next Secretary of State. But Mr. Petraeus wasn\'t responsible for lax consulate security or the U.S, policy that led to the Libya debacle. That\'s Mrs, Clinton\'s bailiwick. Last month in interviews from deepest Peru_ the Secretary of State said \"1 take . . responstbility\" for Benghazi.'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'212 - C05739809.txt','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported loosely to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported \"loosely\" to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'214 - C05739811.txt','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him. Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program. Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this pattern. When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community, she said. I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers, she added.','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said \"some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him.\" Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: \"As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program.\" Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, \"The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this\" pattern. \"When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community,\" she said. \"I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers,\" she added.'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'215 - C05739812.txt','Benhazi/protest statements Berthazi/protest statementsAttachments: Compiled protest and Benghazi statements.docx Attached is full compilation. You never said spontaneous or characterized the motives. in fact you were careful in your first statement to say we were assessing motive and method. The way you treated the video in the Libya context was to say that some sought to *justify* the attack on that basis. From Valliani, Amira Attached','Benhazi/protest statements Berthazi/protest statementsAttachments: Compiled protest and Benghazi statements.docx Attached is full compilation. You never said spontaneous or characterized the motives. in fact you were careful in your first statement to say we were assessing motive and method. The way you treated the video in the Libya context was to say that some sought to *justify* the attack on that basis. From Valliani, Amira Attached'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'218 - C05739815.txt','Feltman tidbitsPlease very hold dose but a few tidbits from meeting one on one with Jeff: ?Sahel/ Mali- will call for Envoy but not yet have named. Mandate for envoy will be 1) put meat on strategy bones to include political, security, development, humanitarian, human rights 2) make sure UN is implementing throughout all agencies 3 mediation in Mali. --Syria - LB believes key is putting together transitional government Grateful for conversation with Robert LB doesn\'t plan on coming to DC but prefers to see S in NY. Jeff believes being based in Cairo is right thing for LB. Believes Morsi sincere in initiative but neither Jeff nor LB believe going anywhere. LB very concerned about ideas coming from Saudis and does not yet have date to go to Riyadh. Concerned about Bandar. --Libya- Absolutely agrees that Mitri should turn attention to security. Sent to Beirut over weekend to see Mitri and put security at top of agenda. Says we will like Mitri a lot. Also suggests when S sees Mikati that she say we will watch closely how they conduct themselves as chair of Foreign Affairs committee of AL. Jeff had been worried about Iranian initiative that Bill\'s call had killed.','Feltman tidbitsPlease very hold dose but a few tidbits from meeting one on one with Jeff: ?Sahel/ Mali- will call for Envoy but not yet have named. Mandate for envoy will be 1) put meat on strategy bones to include political, security, development, humanitarian, human rights 2) make sure UN is implementing throughout all agencies 3 mediation in Mali. --Syria - LB believes key is putting together transitional government; Grateful for conversation with Robert LB doesn\'t plan on coming to DC but prefers to see S in NY. Jeff believes being based in Cairo is right thing for LB. Believes Morsi sincere in initiative but neither Jeff nor LB believe going anywhere. LB very concerned about ideas coming from Saudis and does not yet have date to go to Riyadh. Concerned about Bandar. --Libya- Absolutely agrees that Mitri should turn attention to security. Sent to Beirut over weekend to see Mitri and put security at top of agenda. Says we will like Mitri a lot. Also suggests when S sees Mikati that she say we will watch closely how they conduct themselves as chair of Foreign Affairs committee of AL. Jeff had been worried about Iranian initiative that Bill\'s call had killed.'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'22 - C05739579.txt','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaSending direct. Just in. Serafrom my Verizori Wireless 4G LTE DAVID','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaSending direct. Just in. Serafrom my Verizori Wireless 4G LTE DAVID'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'221 - C05739818.txt','NYT: Clinton Cites Clear Link BetweWell, this is a stretch beyond what I said or intended, but I don\'t think we need to say more. Do you agree? http://mobile.nytimes.com/2012/09/27/world/africa/clinton-cites-clear-link-between-al-qaeda-a nd-attack-in- libya.xmljsessionid=581E00F49F16387FBFOE82271859DB70?f=19','NYT: Clinton Cites Clear Link BetweWell, this is a stretch beyond what I said or intended, but I don\'t think we need to say more. Do you agree? http://mobile.nytimes.com/2012/09/27/world/africa/clinton-cites-clear-link-between-al-qaeda-a nd-attack-in- libya.xml;jsessionid=581E00F49F16387FBFOE82271859DB70?f=19'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'223 - C05739820.txt','Agremeht/Ubya Agra:rent/LibyaFrom Samuelson, Heather F Sent Wednesday, January 18, 2012 3:38 PM To Mills, Ouaryl D Kennedy, Patrick F Subject FW: karernentiLibya Fyi _ Sensitive Doug, Collin: Libya has granted agrement to John Christopher Stevens (goes by Chris). His security is complete and OGE pre-cleared his financial disclosure. We will forward nomination documents to the Executive Clerk. Thank you, Sharon Sharon L. Hardy U.S. Department of State Presidential Appointments Staff (202) 647-9731 (202) 6474694 fax','Agremeht/Ubya Agra:rent/LibyaFrom Samuelson, Heather F Sent Wednesday, January 18, 2012 3:38 PM To Mills, Ouaryl D; Kennedy, Patrick F Subject FW: karernentiLibya Fyi _ Sensitive Doug, Collin: Libya has granted agrement to John Christopher Stevens (goes by Chris). His security is complete and OGE pre-cleared his financial disclosure. We will forward nomination documents to the Executive Clerk. Thank you, Sharon Sharon L. Hardy U.S. Department of State Presidential Appointments Staff (202) 647-9731 (202) 6474694 fax'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'226 - C05739824.txt','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'228 - C05739826.txt','Fw Isakson/Corker Letter isakson/Corker Letter Isakson/Corker LetterAttachments: 9-26-12 McKeon et al to POTUS.PDF Hi Philippe, Attached is the McKeon letter. Thanks, Josh Yes, attached are 1) the Corker-Isakson letter the 2) McCain-Graham-Ayotte letter. We don\'t yet have the 10 Republican House Members letters, but are tracking it down now H Friends - Do we have the full fetter reference in this article? GOP Lawmakers Demand Details Of Deadly Attack On U.S. Consulate In Libya By Ernesto LondoPlo The Washington Post Thursday, September 27, 2012 Republican lawmakers demanded Wednesday that the Obama administration disclose details about the Sept. 11 attack on U.S. compounds in eastern Libya that killed an ambassador and three other government employees.','Fw Isakson/Corker Letter isakson/Corker Letter Isakson/Corker LetterAttachments: 9-26-12 McKeon et al to POTUS.PDF Hi Philippe, Attached is the McKeon letter. Thanks, Josh Yes, attached are 1) the Corker-Isakson letter; the 2) McCain-Graham-Ayotte letter. We don\'t yet have the 10 Republican House Members letters, but are tracking it down now H Friends - Do we have the full fetter reference in this article? GOP Lawmakers Demand Details Of Deadly Attack On U.S. Consulate In Libya By Ernesto LondoPlo The Washington Post Thursday, September 27, 2012 Republican lawmakers demanded Wednesday that the Obama administration disclose details about the Sept. 11 attack on U.S. compounds in eastern Libya that killed an ambassador and three other government employees.'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'23 - C05739580.txt','H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya. SidAttachments: hrc memo magariat attack on US in Libya 091212.docx Pis print. CONFIDENTIAL September 12, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya. SidAttachments: hrc memo magariat attack on US in Libya 091212.docx Pis print. CONFIDENTIAL September 12, 2012 For: Hillary'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'233 - C05739832.txt','DNI StatementSeptember 28, 2012 Statement by the Director of Public Affairs for National Intelligence Shawn Turner on the intelligence related to the terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya In the aftermath of the terrorist attack on U.S. personnel and facilities in Benghazi, Libya, the Intelligence Community launched a comprehensive effort to determine the circumstances surrounding the assault and to identity the mpetrators. We also reviewed all available intelligence to determine if there might be follow-on attacks against our people or facilities in Libya or elsewhere in the world. As the Intelligence Community collects and analyzes more information related to the attack, our understanding of the event continues to evolve. In the immediate aftermath. there was information that led us to assess that the attack began spontaneously following protests earlier that day at our embassy in Cairo. We provided that initial assessment to Executive Branch officials and members of Congress, who used that information to discuss the attack publicly and provide updates as they became available. Throughout our investigation we continued to emphasize that information gathered was preliminary and evolving. As we learned more about the attack, we revised our initial assessment to reflect new information indicating that it was a deliberate and organized terrorist attack carried out by extremists. It remains unclear if any group or person exercised overall command and control of the attack, and if extremist group leaders directed their members to participate. However, we do assess that some of those involved were linked to gmups affiliated with or sympathetic to al-Qa`ida. We continue to make progress, but there remain many unanswered questions. As more information becomes available our analysis will continue to evolve and we will obtain a more complete understanding of the circumstances surrounding the terrorist attack. We continue to support the ongoing FBI investigation and the State Department review of the Benghazi terrorist attack, pmviding the full capabilities and resources of the Intelligence Community to those efforts. We also will continue to meet our responsibility to keep Congress fully and currently informed. For its part, the Intelligence Community will continue to follow the information about the tragic events in Benghazi wherever it leads. The President demands and expects that we will do this, as do Congress and the American people. As an Intelligence Community, we owe nothing less than our best efforts in this regard, especially to the families of the four courageous Americans who lost their lives at Benghazi in service of their country # # #','DNI StatementSeptember 28, 2012 Statement by the Director of Public Affairs for National Intelligence Shawn Turner on the intelligence related to the terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya In the aftermath of the terrorist attack on U.S. personnel and facilities in Benghazi, Libya, the Intelligence Community launched a comprehensive effort to determine the circumstances surrounding the assault and to identity the mpetrators. We also reviewed all available intelligence to determine if there might be follow-on attacks against our people or facilities in Libya or elsewhere in the world. As the Intelligence Community collects and analyzes more information related to the attack, our understanding of the event continues to evolve. In the immediate aftermath. there was information that led us to assess that the attack began spontaneously following protests earlier that day at our embassy in Cairo. We provided that initial assessment to Executive Branch officials and members of Congress, who used that information to discuss the attack publicly and provide updates as they became available. Throughout our investigation we continued to emphasize that information gathered was preliminary and evolving. As we learned more about the attack, we revised our initial assessment to reflect new information indicating that it was a deliberate and organized terrorist attack carried out by extremists. It remains unclear if any group or person exercised overall command and control of the attack, and if extremist group leaders directed their members to participate. However, we do assess that some of those involved were linked to gmups affiliated with or sympathetic to al-Qa`ida. We continue to make progress, but there remain many unanswered questions. As more information becomes available our analysis will continue to evolve and we will obtain a more complete understanding of the circumstances surrounding the terrorist attack. We continue to support the ongoing FBI investigation and the State Department review of the Benghazi terrorist attack, pmviding the full capabilities and resources of the Intelligence Community to those efforts. We also will continue to meet our responsibility to keep Congress fully and currently informed. For its part, the Intelligence Community will continue to follow the information about the tragic events in Benghazi wherever it leads. The President demands and expects that we will do this, as do Congress and the American people. As an Intelligence Community, we owe nothing less than our best efforts in this regard, especially to the families of the four courageous Americans who lost their lives at Benghazi in service of their country # # #'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'24 - C05739583.txt','H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya. Sid H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya, SidAttachments: hrc memo magariaf, attack on US in Libya 091212.docx Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged More info, B6 CONFIDENTIAL September 12, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya. Sid H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya, SidAttachments: hrc memo magariaf, attack on US in Libya 091212.docx Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged More info, B6 CONFIDENTIAL September 12, 2012 For: Hillary'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'240 - C05739841.txt','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was soft on communism, and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public, they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY; Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was \"soft on communism,\" and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. \"Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public,\" they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'241 - C05739843.txt','H. Libya, latest Benghazi intel SidAttachments: hrc memo libya, benghazi, oil 121012.docx CONFIDENTIAL December na, 2012 For: Hillary','H. Libya, latest Benghazi intel SidAttachments: hrc memo libya, benghazi, oil 121012.docx CONFIDENTIAL December na, 2012 For: Hillary'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'2419 - C05763626.txt','CODEL McCain Press Statement in Tripoli statementScroll all the way down for statement Dan, FYI: Below are Senator McCain\'s remarks following his discussions with Col. Qadafi. Regards, Malcolm S. Greene Senior Watch Officer S/ES-Operations Center 202-647-1512 Colleagues, Below is Senator McCain\'s press statement following his meeting with Col. Qadafi on the Megrahi issue. Joan, thanks so much for the updates. My shift is over, please send any additional emails to SES-O in the GAL. Best regards Walter Per my email on the other system, this is the press statement that Senator McCain delivered in Tripoli today, Aug 14. Senator Lieberman\'s statement was a bit stronger. PAO Josh Baker will forward a summary of that statement, along with some suggested if-asked press guidance, to NEA/MAG and NEA/PPD. Behalf Of Chris Andino Baker, Joshua N We have had a brief but productive time here in Libya. Our visit here, inconceivable just a few years ago, is another indication of the remarkable transformation of relations between our two countries. During our visit, we met with the National Security Advisor, with Col. Qadafi, and with a number of advisors to the leader. We expressed our appreciation for Libya\'s decision to give up its weapons of mass destruction programs and become a partner in the fight against violent Islamic extremism, and discussed the ways in which relations between our countries can continue on a positive and productive path. In particular, we discussed the possibility of moving ahead with the provision of non-lethal defense equipment to the government of Libya. As we move ahead with the many ways in which the United States and Libya can work closely as partners, there remain areas where there remains real work to be done. The status of human rights and political reform in Libya will remain a chief element of concern. In addition, we understand that no final decision has been reached regarding the potential release from Scottish prison of Abdel Basset al Megrahi, the man convicted of involvement in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Nevertheless, we made clear in our meetings with Libyan officials that we are resolutely opposed to his release. We encouraged our Libyan interlocutors to handle this case ? which, after all, involves an individual convicted of killing American citizens ? in a fashion that will strengthen the growing ties of friendship between our two countries, rather than hinder its progress. We discussed these and other issues in a spirit of mutual respect and friendship. The ties between the United States and Libya have taken a remarkable and positive turn in recent years,','CODEL McCain Press Statement in Tripoli statementScroll all the way down for statement Dan, FYI: Below are Senator McCain\'s remarks following his discussions with Col. Qadafi. Regards, Malcolm S. Greene Senior Watch Officer S/ES-Operations Center 202-647-1512 Colleagues, Below is Senator McCain\'s press statement following his meeting with Col. Qadafi on the Megrahi issue. Joan, thanks so much for the updates. My shift is over, please send any additional emails to SES-O in the GAL. Best regards Walter Per my email on the other system, this is the press statement that Senator McCain delivered in Tripoli today, Aug 14. Senator Lieberman\'s statement was a bit stronger. PAO Josh Baker will forward a summary of that statement, along with some suggested if-asked press guidance, to NEA/MAG and NEA/PPD. Behalf Of Chris Andino Baker, Joshua N We have had a brief but productive time here in Libya. Our visit here, inconceivable just a few years ago, is another indication of the remarkable transformation of relations between our two countries. During our visit, we met with the National Security Advisor, with Col. Qadafi, and with a number of advisors to the leader. We expressed our appreciation for Libya\'s decision to give up its weapons of mass destruction programs and become a partner in the fight against violent Islamic extremism, and discussed the ways in which relations between our countries can continue on a positive and productive path. In particular, we discussed the possibility of moving ahead with the provision of non-lethal defense equipment to the government of Libya. As we move ahead with the many ways in which the United States and Libya can work closely as partners, there remain areas where there remains real work to be done. The status of human rights and political reform in Libya will remain a chief element of concern. In addition, we understand that no final decision has been reached regarding the potential release from Scottish prison of Abdel Basset al Megrahi, the man convicted of involvement in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Nevertheless, we made clear in our meetings with Libyan officials that we are resolutely opposed to his release. We encouraged our Libyan interlocutors to handle this case ? which, after all, involves an individual convicted of killing American citizens ? in a fashion that will strengthen the growing ties of friendship between our two countries, rather than hinder its progress. We discussed these and other issues in a spirit of mutual respect and friendship. The ties between the United States and Libya have taken a remarkable and positive turn in recent years,'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'243 - C05739846.txt','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards $130 million for diplomatic security personnel and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards; $130 million for diplomatic security personnel; and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'2489 - C05763835.txt','(Reuters) Scots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmakerScots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmaker LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A decision by the Scottish government whether to release a Libyan convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing may be announced as early as Thursday, a legislator said on Wednesday. Christine Grahame, a member of the Scottish Parliament who has campaigned against the conviction, said she expected former Libyan intelligence agent Abdel Basset al-Megrahi to be freed early on compassionate grounds because he has terminal cancer. The regional administration has come under pressure from the United States to keep Megrahi in jail, while a British government minister said the wait for news was becoming embarrassing. I don\'t think it will be long coming, Grahame told BBC radio. I suspect we might have something maybe tomorrow (Thursday) morning. We will probably go for compassionate release. It avoids a lot of difficulties. Scotland\'s Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill is considering two requests from Megrahi to be released early, on compassionate grounds or under a prisoner transfer agreement (PTA) between Britain and Libya. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(Reuters) Scots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmakerScots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmaker LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A decision by the Scottish government whether to release a Libyan convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing may be announced as early as Thursday, a legislator said on Wednesday. Christine Grahame, a member of the Scottish Parliament who has campaigned against the conviction, said she expected former Libyan intelligence agent Abdel Basset al-Megrahi to be freed early on compassionate grounds because he has terminal cancer. The regional administration has come under pressure from the United States to keep Megrahi in jail, while a British government minister said the wait for news was \"becoming embarrassing\". \"I don\'t think it will be long coming,\" Grahame told BBC radio. \"I suspect we might have something maybe tomorrow (Thursday) morning. We will probably go for compassionate release. It avoids a lot of difficulties.\" Scotland\'s Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill is considering two requests from Megrahi to be released early, on compassionate grounds or under a prisoner transfer agreement (PTA) between Britain and Libya. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'252 - C05739857.txt','H: V good Intel internal Libya. Sid H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From. Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Jalil spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime particularly the appointment of cabinet members arid senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC Staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against Muammar al Qaddafi began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other CONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC','H: V good Intel internal Libya. Sid H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From. Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Jalil spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members arid senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC Staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against Muammar al Qaddafi began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other CONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'254 - C05739859.txt','Libya infoFYI B5 The Benghazi protestors appear to be a pastiche of different groups of disaffected people including war-wounded, martyrs\' families, transparency and accountability demendeurs, and those who believe the east is once again being neglected. So the source of this report attributing the whole thing to war-wounded does not jive, although they may have been the ones who carried out the violent acts. The Belhaj bogeyman is a bit overplayed-no doubt his military influence has waned but he does remain a player ?one of many ?looking to make political gain in this new environment The proposition that he is just lying in waiting to take advantage of the current stability to move in and establish an Islamic state appears a bit exaggerated. Minister of Labor Rajbani (who has his own axes to grind) said there is now a group of six ministers (I need to clarify whether this is with al-Keeb\'s knowelcige or not) who are serving as the cohones of the cabinet and taking decisions the others won\'t al-Keeb Is proceding cautiously (that is his strength and weakness) and that is the problem- this is really the time for a war-time cabinet not the cautious approach he appears to be taking does not suit this volatile time Let\'s see what the meeting today between the NTC and the government produces?the benghazi protests, the Bani Walid conflict and the various other incidents that have flared up in recent days point to the need for some real drastic movement in the DDR process and in the other issues that engender current dissatisfaction among the populace. I can really comment on the points regarding foreign contracts except to say it rings true given the current governments reluctance to make any significant decisions, especially regarding past or future issues of money. The Hefter piece also sounds a bridge too far given al-Keeb\'s disposition. But I do agree that it is not too late if this government can just organize itself and take some fundamental decisions to i mprove liquidity, get the real war-wounded good treatment and push the MOD and MOI to speed up the DDR process. Interested, as always, in your views. SOURCE. Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul ?late spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and','Libya infoFYI B5 The Benghazi protestors appear to be a pastiche of different groups of disaffected people including war-wounded, martyrs\' families, transparency and accountability demendeurs, and those who believe the east is once again being neglected. So the source of this report attributing the whole thing to war-wounded does not jive, although they may have been the ones who carried out the violent acts. The Belhaj bogeyman is a bit overplayed-no doubt his military influence has waned but he does remain a player ?one of many ?looking to make political gain in this new environment The proposition that he is just lying in waiting to take advantage of the current stability to move in and establish an Islamic state appears a bit exaggerated. Minister of Labor Rajbani (who has his own axes to grind) said there is now a group of six ministers (I need to clarify whether this is with al-Keeb\'s knowelcige or not) who are serving as the \"cohones\" of the cabinet and taking decisions the others won\'t al-Keeb Is proceding cautiously (that is his strength and weakness) and that is the problem- this is really the time for a \"war-time\" cabinet not the cautious approach he appears to be taking does not suit this volatile time Let\'s see what the meeting today between the NTC and the government produces?the benghazi protests, the Bani Walid conflict and the various other incidents that have flared up in recent days point to the need for some real drastic movement in the DDR process and in the other issues that engender current dissatisfaction among the populace. I can really comment on the points regarding foreign contracts except to say it rings true given the current governments reluctance to make any significant decisions, especially regarding past or future issues of money. The Hefter piece also sounds a bridge too far given al-Keeb\'s disposition. But I do agree that it is not too late if this government can just organize itself and take some fundamental decisions to i mprove liquidity, get the real war-wounded good treatment and push the MOD and MOI to speed up the DDR process. Interested, as always, in your views. SOURCE. Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul ?late spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'255 - C05739860.txt','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juancole.com/2012/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The consulate was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year. It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. Qaddafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi security forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the violence. And, he appears to have been willing to spill the beans. So let\'s call him the Libyan Deep Throat. Deep Throat is so knowledgeable about the conspiracies facing the city and so dangerous to those hatching them that the latter immediately attempted to spring him from jail.','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juancole.com/2012/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The \"consulate\" was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year. It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. Qaddafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi security forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the violence. And, he appears to have been willing to spill the beans. So let\'s call him the Libyan Deep Throat. Deep Throat is so knowledgeable about the conspiracies facing the city and so dangerous to those hatching them that the latter immediately attempted to spring him from jail.'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'256 - C05739861.txt','H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For. HRC','H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For. HRC'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'257 - C05739862.txt','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juaricole.corn/2o12/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The consulate was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. QacIdafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi securiV forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juaricole.corn/2o12/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The \"consulate\" was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. QacIdafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi securiV forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'258 - C05739864.txt','It Libya, intel, internal conflict over militias, SidCONFIDENTIAL February 21, 2012 For: Hillary','It Libya, intel, internal conflict over militias, SidCONFIDENTIAL February 21, 2012 For: Hillary'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'259 - C05739865.txt','H: Libya, latest Benghazi intel. SidB6 CONFIDENTIAL December 10, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Libya, latest Benghazi intel. SidB6 CONFIDENTIAL December 10, 2012 For: Hillary'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'260 - C05739866.txt','Fwd: H: Libya, Intel, internal conflict over militias. SkiPls review and forward as appropriate. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From:\' Date: February 21, 2012 10:04:57 PM EST To H <HDR22Zclintotiemailscom> Subject H: Libya, intel, internal conflict over militias. Sid CONFIDENTIAL February 21, 2012 For: Hillary','Fwd: H: Libya, Intel, internal conflict over militias. SkiPls review and forward as appropriate. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From:\' Date: February 21, 2012 10:04:57 PM EST To H <HDR22Zclintotiemailscom> Subject H: Libya, intel, internal conflict over militias. Sid CONFIDENTIAL February 21, 2012 For: Hillary'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'263 - C05739869.txt','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'264 - C05739870.txt','H: France & UK behind Libya breakup. SidCONFIDENTIAL March 8, 2012 For: Hillary','H: France & UK behind Libya breakup. SidCONFIDENTIAL March 8, 2012 For: Hillary'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'265 - C05739872.txt','H: France & UK behind Libya breakup. SidDefinitely. I can share around if you like, but it seems like a thin conspiracy theory. From H [malito:HDR220dintonemall.com] CONFIDENTIAL March 8, 2012 For: Hillary','H: France & UK behind Libya breakup. SidDefinitely. I can share around if you like, but it seems like a thin conspiracy theory. From H [malito:HDR220dintonemall.com] CONFIDENTIAL March 8, 2012 For: Hillary'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'266 - C05739874.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contactFYI Very interesting report. By chance, Imet with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abclel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Barge in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousarra al Juwali and Prime Minister Abdurrahirn el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement fl Eastern Libya.','Latest from HRC\'s contactFYI Very interesting report. By chance, Imet with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abclel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Barge in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousarra al Juwali and Prime Minister Abdurrahirn el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement fl Eastern Libya.'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'268 - C05739876.txt','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and all necessary measures - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and \"all necessary measures\" - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'269 - C05739877.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'27 - C05739588.txt','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaWill do. We should get this around asap. Sending direct. Just Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaWill do. We should get this around asap. Sending direct. Just Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'270 - C05739878.txt','Latest from HRC friendFYI From Stevens, John C Sent Monday, April 23, 2012 7:00 PM To Sullivan, Jacob) Cc Cretz, Gene A Fettman, Jeffrey Subject RE: Latest from HRC friend Jake- Interesting report. Gene is closer to the action and I defer to him on the latest Jail-ian thinking and machinations vis-a-vis the cabinet and INC. I hadn\'t heard about ENI-related corruption but wouldn\'t be surprised. On the federalism issue,. Jail is right to be concerned about eastern agitation for autonomy. A cabinet chance won\'t solve that problem, though. Nor will recruiting Belhaj and Islamist fighters to take on the Bardans. To the contrary, it would only lead to unwanted bloodshed - the large Obeid tribe still nurses a serious grudge against Belhaj and his ilk for the Islamists\' presumed role in killing their beloved Gen. Yunis last July and would probably put up a fierce fight. The cabinet and INC need to have a serious discussion with the Bargans - if they aren\'t already doing so - about how power and resources are to be distributed in the new Libya. The Libyans held similarly heated debates on this very topic in the early1950s as they held their first parliamentary elections and drafted their constitution (there were actually violent skirmishes in connection with those elections, and Washington delayed the arrival of the first US ambassador until after things had calmed down). Hopefully the current leadership can negotiate these issues peaceably in the corning months. Of course, we and the UN and our other partners should encourage them to do so. - Chris SBU','Latest from HRC friendFYI From Stevens, John C Sent; Monday, April 23, 2012 7:00 PM To; Sullivan, Jacob) Cc Cretz, Gene A; Fettman, Jeffrey Subject RE: Latest from HRC friend Jake- Interesting report. Gene is closer to the action and I defer to him on the latest Jail-ian thinking and machinations vis-a-vis the cabinet and INC. I hadn\'t heard about ENI-related corruption but wouldn\'t be surprised. On the federalism issue,. Jail is right to be concerned about eastern agitation for autonomy. A cabinet chance won\'t solve that problem, though. Nor will recruiting Belhaj and Islamist fighters to take on the Bardans. To the contrary, it would only lead to unwanted bloodshed - the large Obeid tribe still nurses a serious grudge against Belhaj and his ilk for the Islamists\' presumed role in killing their beloved Gen. Yunis last July and would probably put up a fierce fight. The cabinet and INC need to have a serious discussion with the Bargans - if they aren\'t already doing so - about how power and resources are to be distributed in the new Libya. The Libyans held similarly heated debates on this very topic in the early1950s as they held their first parliamentary elections and drafted their constitution (there were actually violent skirmishes in connection with those elections, and Washington delayed the arrival of the first US ambassador until after things had calmed down). Hopefully the current leadership can negotiate these issues peaceably in the corning months. Of course, we and the UN and our other partners should encourage them to do so. - Chris SBU'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'274 - C05739883.txt','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government; however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya; if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'275 - C05739884.txt','Libya intel from SJake - Thanks for this. Tracks with what we are hearing about elections and the weakness of the interim govt. Elections are going smoothly throughout most of Libya (Ajdabiya being the exception, where some ballots were sabotaged requiring voting in some centers to be postponed for a few hours). Factoring in time to tally votes and process appeals, the UN and the Libyan elections commission are anticipating announcing final results by late July. The expectation is that the TNC will remain in power until the new congress is seated. Sett McCain and I toured the new parliament this afternoon, where we encountered a TNC member, an engineer and a couple of UN experts reviewing progress on the interior decor of the main chamber. They are racing to get the chamber finished in time for the first session. The UN is offering technical assistance to the secretariat of the new congress, ranging from parliamentary procedure to legislative drafting. They\'re even helping to plot out the choreography of the first sessions. The atmosphere in Tripoli is very festive. The gov\'t declared today a holiday and people are driving around honking and waving flags and making peace sign gestures. We visited several polling stations where we found people patiently waiting in lines (gender segregated) lvlcCain was applauded and thanked for his support wherever we went. -- Chris Further info from friend of 5: SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel ialil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200 member General National Congress (6 NC) Jail) realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jaill expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed.','Libya intel from SJake - Thanks for this. Tracks with what we are hearing about elections and the weakness of the interim govt. Elections are going smoothly throughout most of Libya (Ajdabiya being the exception, where some ballots were sabotaged requiring voting in some centers to be postponed for a few hours). Factoring in time to tally votes and process appeals, the UN and the Libyan elections commission are anticipating announcing final results by late July. The expectation is that the TNC will remain in power until the new congress is seated. Sett McCain and I toured the new parliament this afternoon, where we encountered a TNC member, an engineer and a couple of UN experts reviewing progress on the interior decor of the main chamber. They are racing to get the chamber finished in time for the first session. The UN is offering technical assistance to the secretariat of the new congress, ranging from parliamentary procedure to legislative drafting. They\'re even helping to plot out the choreography of the first sessions. The atmosphere in Tripoli is very festive. The gov\'t declared today a holiday and people are driving around honking and waving flags and making peace sign gestures. We visited several polling stations where we found people patiently waiting in lines (gender segregated) lvlcCain was applauded and thanked for his support wherever we went. -- Chris Further info from friend of 5: SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel ialil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government; however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200 member General National Congress (6 NC) Jail) realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jaill expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed.'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'277 - C05739887.txt','H: Intel on new Libya president, SidAttachments: hrc memo libya new president 082312.docx CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Intel on new Libya president, SidAttachments: hrc memo libya new president 082312.docx CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'278 - C05739888.txt','H: Intel on new Libya president. SidAttachments: hrc memo libya new president 082312.docx Very interesting. CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Intel on new Libya president. SidAttachments: hrc memo libya new president 082312.docx Very interesting. CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'279 - C05739889.txt','H: Intel on new Libya president. SidYes. Some warning signs. Very interesting. CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Intel on new Libya president. SidYes. Some warning signs. Very interesting. CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'281 - C05739891.txt','H: Intel, Libyan President, Sid H: Intel, Libyan President. SidAttachments: hrc memo Libya President 082712.docx Pls print. CONFIDENTIAL August 27, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Intel, Libyan President, Sid H: Intel, Libyan President. SidAttachments: hrc memo Libya President 082712.docx Pls print. CONFIDENTIAL August 27, 2012 For: Hillary'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'282 - C05739892.txt','H: Intel, Libyan President. SidAttachments: hrc memo Libya President 082712.docx If true, this is encouraging. Should consider passing to Israelis. CONFIDENTIAL August 27, 2012 For: Hilary','H: Intel, Libyan President. SidAttachments: hrc memo Libya President 082712.docx If true, this is encouraging. Should consider passing to Israelis. CONFIDENTIAL August 27, 2012 For: Hilary'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'2828 - C05764544.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'2831 - C05764547.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'29 - C05739590.txt','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation, is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by we. From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger, theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled Innocence of Muslims) by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different we. From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere. Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published asThis Is Water, novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the natural, basic self-centeredness that puts me at the center of the world. This unconscious default setting fosters the sort of blind certainty that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that default setting ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of \"The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation,\" is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by \"we.\" From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, \"There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger,\" theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled \"Innocence of Muslims\") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different \"we.\" From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, \"I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere.\" \"Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet,\" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. \"The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.\" In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as\"This Is Water,\" novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the \"natural, basic self-centeredness\" that puts \"me\" at the center of the world. This unconscious \"default setting\" fosters the sort of \"blind certainty\" that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that \"default setting\" ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'290 - C05739902.txt','H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya. SidAttachments: hrc memo magariaf, attack on US in Libya 091212.docx CONFIDENTIAL September 12, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya. SidAttachments: hrc memo magariaf, attack on US in Libya 091212.docx CONFIDENTIAL September 12, 2012 For: Hillary'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'292 - C05739905.txt','I am so sorryHillary: I\'m just boarding plane to Honduras and thinking of you especially with this painful tragedy in Libya. Warmest, Maria','I am so sorryHillary: I\'m just boarding plane to Honduras and thinking of you especially with this painful tragedy in Libya. Warmest, Maria'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'2924 - C05764699.txt','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks; they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options; he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today; if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras; it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'293 - C05739906.txt','STATEMENTStatement on the Death of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the death of four American personnel, in Benghazi, Libya yesterday. Among them were United States Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and Foreign Service Information Management Officer, Sean Smith. We are still making next of kin notifications for the other two individuals. Our hearts go out to all their families and colleagues. A 23. year veteran of the Foreign Service, Ambassador Stevens died last night from injuries he sustained in the attack on our office in Benghazi. I had the privilege of swearing in Chris for his post in Libya only a few months ago. He spoke eloquently about his passion for service, for diplomacy and for the Libyan people. This assignment was only the latest in his more than two decades of dedication to advancing closer ties with the people of the Middle East and North Africa which began as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco. As the conflict in Libya unfolded, Chris was one of the first Americans on the ground in Benghazi. He risked his own life to lend the Libyan people a helping hand to build the foundation for a new, free nation. He spent every day since helping to finish the work that he started. Chris was committed to advancing America\'s values and interests, even when that meant putting himself in danger. Sean was a husband and a father of two, who joined the Department ten years ago. Like Chris, Sean was one of our best. All the Americans we lost in yesterday\'s attacks made the ultimate sacrifice. We condemn this vicious and violent attack that took their lives, which they had committed to helping the Libyan people reach for a better future. America\'s diplomats and development experts stand on the front lines every day for our country. We are honored by the service of each and every one of them. 1#tit','STATEMENTStatement on the Death of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the death of four American personnel, in Benghazi, Libya yesterday. Among them were United States Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and Foreign Service Information Management Officer, Sean Smith. We are still making next of kin notifications for the other two individuals. Our hearts go out to all their families and colleagues. A 23. year veteran of the Foreign Service, Ambassador Stevens died last night from injuries he sustained in the attack on our office in Benghazi. I had the privilege of swearing in Chris for his post in Libya only a few months ago. He spoke eloquently about his passion for service, for diplomacy and for the Libyan people. This assignment was only the latest in his more than two decades of dedication to advancing closer ties with the people of the Middle East and North Africa which began as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco. As the conflict in Libya unfolded, Chris was one of the first Americans on the ground in Benghazi. He risked his own life to lend the Libyan people a helping hand to build the foundation for a new, free nation. He spent every day since helping to finish the work that he started. Chris was committed to advancing America\'s values and interests, even when that meant putting himself in danger. Sean was a husband and a father of two, who joined the Department ten years ago. Like Chris, Sean was one of our best. All the Americans we lost in yesterday\'s attacks made the ultimate sacrifice. We condemn this vicious and violent attack that took their lives, which they had committed to helping the Libyan people reach for a better future. America\'s diplomats and development experts stand on the front lines every day for our country. We are honored by the service of each and every one of them. 1#tit'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'2948 - C05764749.txt','Qadahfi and New JerseyFYI Media now calling to confirm details put out in this statement. Ian Libyan Reps tell Rothman Quaddafi not coming to Englewood FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 28, 2009 4:04 pm EST Contact: Bob Decheine (202) 550-7869 Washington, D.C. based representatives of the Libyan government have informed Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) that Col. Moammar Quaddafi, will not be staying in Englewood, New Jersey if he comes to the United States for the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly next month. This information has not yet been confirmed by the White House or the State Department. I am very pleased that Moammar Quaddafi will apparently not be coming to Englewood. His appearance would have presented unnecessary safety and security issues for the residents of Englewood and the Libyan diplomats, said Rothman. I want to thank President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the literally dozens of their appointees I have had the pleasure to work so closely with over the past seven days in achieving this result. I also want to thank the Libyan government for their hard work and consideration in resolving this matter in such a positive fashion. Thanks, Pat. Adding Erica. 2R7 Colleagues On the assumption that the Department is ready to take the position that we will not permit him to use the NJ property, recommend the following after consultations with the lawyers and experts who handle our hostship responsibilities The Department of State has consulted with the Government of Libya regarding the impending visit of Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi to attend the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. In keeping with prior arrangements, the Englewood, New Jersey property is not available for any use in connection with the upcoming visit I don\'t think that we want/need to get into particulars about boroughs within NYC Regards Pat p.s. am not sure he is President, I think [but am not sure] that is isn\'t just called Colonel Pi Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT 289','Qadahfi and New JerseyFYI Media now calling to confirm details put out in this statement. Ian Libyan Reps tell Rothman Quaddafi not coming to Englewood FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 28, 2009 4:04 pm EST Contact: Bob Decheine (202) 550-7869 Washington, D.C. based representatives of the Libyan government have informed Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) that Col. Moammar Quaddafi, will not be staying in Englewood, New Jersey if he comes to the United States for the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly next month. This information has not yet been confirmed by the White House or the State Department. \"I am very pleased that Moammar Quaddafi will apparently not be coming to Englewood. His appearance would have presented unnecessary safety and security issues for the residents of Englewood and the Libyan diplomats,\" said Rothman. I want to thank President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the literally dozens of their appointees I have had the pleasure to work so closely with over the past seven days in achieving this result. I also want to thank the Libyan government for their hard work and consideration in resolving this matter in such a positive fashion.\" Thanks, Pat. Adding Erica. 2R7 Colleagues On the assumption that the Department is ready to take the position that we will not permit him to use the NJ property, recommend the following after consultations with the lawyers and experts who handle our \"hostship\" responsibilities The Department of State has consulted with the Government of Libya regarding the impending visit of Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi to attend the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. In keeping with prior arrangements, the Englewood, New Jersey property is not available for any use in connection with the upcoming visit I don\'t think that we want/need to get into particulars about boroughs within NYC Regards Pat p.s. am not sure he is \"President\", I think [but am not sure] that is isn\'t just called \"Colonel\" Pi Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT 289'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'31 - C05739592.txt','Quick Summary of POTUS Calls to Presidents of Libya and EgyptFYSA Please do not forward B5','Quick Summary of POTUS Calls to Presidents of Libya and EgyptFYSA Please do not forward B5'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'34 - C05739595.txt','Quick Summary of POTUS Calls to Presidents of Libya and Egypt Quick Summary of POTUS Calls to Presidents of Ubya and EgyptFYI FYSA Please do not forward B5','Quick Summary of POTUS Calls to Presidents of Libya and Egypt Quick Summary of POTUS Calls to Presidents of Ubya and EgyptFYI FYSA Please do not forward B5'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'3518 - C05766172.txt','LibyaCongress earmarked 2.5 mil dollars for democracy stuff in Libya. Not an Admin request. Requirement to work through NGOs. Requests for proposals went out, came in, were evaluated. One was going to an NGO with links to an NGO in Libya run by a Qadhafi. Congressional staff briefed on Monday. Thus the questions now. Jeffrey Feltman','LibyaCongress earmarked 2.5 mil dollars for democracy stuff in Libya. Not an Admin request. Requirement to work through NGOs. Requests for proposals went out, came in, were evaluated. One was going to an NGO with links to an NGO in Libya run by a Qadhafi. Congressional staff briefed on Monday. Thus the questions now. Jeffrey Feltman'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'3519 - C05766175.txt','LibyaMore clarity. No awards given yet. More dealing with good governance rather than democracy. NEA worked with F and H on a plan of how to work with a broad segment of society in Libya. It was that plan that went forth for congressional notification. So NEA, F, and H all signed out the plan for congressional notification. While the plan took all summer to develop, obviously it shouldn\'t have gone forth on automatic pilot after Meghrahi. Jeffrey Feltman Congress earmarked 2.5 mil dollars for democracy stuff in Libya. Not an Admin request. Requirement to work through NGOs. Requests for proposals went out, came in, were evaluated. One was going to an NGO with links to an NGO in Libya run by a Qadhafi. Congressional staff briefed on Monday. Thus the questions now. Jeffrey Feltman','LibyaMore clarity. No awards given yet. More dealing with good governance rather than democracy. NEA worked with F and H on a plan of how to work with a broad segment of society in Libya. It was that plan that went forth for congressional notification. So NEA, F, and H all signed out the plan for congressional notification. While the plan took all summer to develop, obviously it shouldn\'t have gone forth on automatic pilot after Meghrahi. Jeffrey Feltman Congress earmarked 2.5 mil dollars for democracy stuff in Libya. Not an Admin request. Requirement to work through NGOs. Requests for proposals went out, came in, were evaluated. One was going to an NGO with links to an NGO in Libya run by a Qadhafi. Congressional staff briefed on Monday. Thus the questions now. Jeffrey Feltman'),(3.259697819362856,3.259697819362856,2500,'Libya',96,1,'36 - C05739597.txt','American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weaponshttp://abcnews.o.com/Blotter/glen-doherty-navy-seal-killed-Iibya-intel-mission/story?id 17229O37 Bitly: htto://abcn.ws/UPpZ9Y American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weapons Before Death, Ex-SEAL Glen Doherty Told ABC News He Helped Round Up Dangerous Shoulder-Fired Rockets By LEE FERRAN Sept. 13,2012 One of the Americans killed alongside Ambassador Christopher Stevens in an attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya Tuesday told ABC News before his death that he was working with the State Department on an intelligence mission to round up dangerous weapons in the war-torn nation. In an interview with ABC News last month, Glen Doherty, a 42-year-old former Navy SEAL who worked as a contractor with the State Department, said he personally went into the field to track down so-called MANPADS, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, and destroy them. After the fall of dictator Moammar Gadhafi last year, the State Department launched a mission to round up thousands of MANPADS that may have been looted from military installations across the country. U.S. officials previously told ABC News they were concerned the MANPADS could fall into the hands of terrorists, creating a threat to commercial airliners. READ: Nightmare in Libya: Thousands of Surface-to-Air Missiles Unaccounted For Doherty said that he traveled throughout Libya chasing reports of the weapons and once they were found, his team would destroy them on the spot by bashing them with hammers or repeatedly running them over with their vehicles. When ABC News spoke to Doherty in late August, he was enjoying a short time off in California before heading back to Libya just days ago.','American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weaponshttp://abcnews.o.com/Blotter/glen-doherty-navy-seal-killed-Iibya-intel-mission/story?id 17229O37 Bitly: htto://abcn.ws/UPpZ9Y American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weapons Before Death, Ex-SEAL Glen Doherty Told ABC News He Helped Round Up Dangerous Shoulder-Fired Rockets By LEE FERRAN Sept. 13,2012 One of the Americans killed alongside Ambassador Christopher Stevens in an attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya Tuesday told ABC News before his death that he was working with the State Department on an intelligence mission to round up dangerous weapons in the war-torn nation. In an interview with ABC News last month, Glen Doherty, a 42-year-old former Navy SEAL who worked as a contractor with the State Department, said he personally went into the field to track down so-called MANPADS, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, and destroy them. After the fall of dictator Moammar Gadhafi last year, the State Department launched a mission to round up thousands of MANPADS that may have been looted from military installations across the country. U.S. officials previously told ABC News they were concerned the MANPADS could fall into the hands of terrorists, creating a threat to commercial airliners. READ: Nightmare in Libya: Thousands of Surface-to-Air Missiles Unaccounted For Doherty said that he traveled throughout Libya chasing reports of the weapons and once they were found, his team would destroy them on the spot by bashing them with hammers or repeatedly running them over with their vehicles. When ABC News spoke to Doherty in late August, he was enjoying a short time off in California before heading back to Libya just days ago.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Libyan_Civil_War_(2011)',2,1,'255 - C05739860.txt','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juancole.com/2012/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The consulate was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year. It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. Qaddafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi security forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the violence. And, he appears to have been willing to spill the beans. So let\'s call him the Libyan Deep Throat. Deep Throat is so knowledgeable about the conspiracies facing the city and so dangerous to those hatching them that the latter immediately attempted to spring him from jail.','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juancole.com/2012/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The \"consulate\" was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year. It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. Qaddafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi security forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the violence. And, he appears to have been willing to spill the beans. So let\'s call him the Libyan Deep Throat. Deep Throat is so knowledgeable about the conspiracies facing the city and so dangerous to those hatching them that the latter immediately attempted to spring him from jail.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Libyan_Civil_War_(2011)',2,1,'257 - C05739862.txt','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juaricole.corn/2o12/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The consulate was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. QacIdafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi securiV forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juaricole.corn/2o12/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The \"consulate\" was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. QacIdafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi securiV forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Libyan_Stock_Market',2,1,'213 - C05739810.txt','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Libyan_Stock_Market',2,1,'216 - C05739813.txt','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Libya_Alhurra_TV',1,1,'17 - C05739573.txt','The Youth of LibyaHope. See picture below Kamala sent. Libya Alhurra TV via Facebook','The Youth of LibyaHope. See picture below Kamala sent. Libya Alhurra TV via Facebook'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lieutenant_governor',1,1,'3456 - C05766066.txt','2009-12-31 Lewis Work PlanImportance: High Hi Cheryl: Today, I was able to have good preliminary conversations with Jean Bonilla and Lorraine Hariton in EEB. Both Jean and Lorraine are very excited about the opportunity to partner on this new area for the Secretary and provided me with some very valuable insight and discussion on how we can partner and collaborate on programming and initiatives together. I also included the information from ECA ?that we discussed in the document. The INR meeting was cancelled today and will be scheduled for early next week. As I move around the Department and talk with other officials in the coming week, I believe we will be able to build out a more robust Work Plan and garner some great collaborations on this effort. Additionally, in a recent conversation that I had with Governor O\'Malley from Maryland, I shared with him that the Secretary was launching a new effort that would assist state and local leaders with respect to their global affairs portfolios. The Governor was extremely excited and remarked that he has some great idea for the Secretary about how the Department can be a major value-add to local governments. He told me that he wants to be very engaged in what we do in the Department in this area. I will be scheduling a time to meet with him and his economic team once my position has been announced. He wanted me to let her know that he had been thinking about her and wanted to reach out and did not know how and then I walked in and we began to have this discussion and he said ? what a way to start his year for 2010 ? something coming to reality that he had been thinking about. Also, Maura Pally in ECA forwarded me a meeting that I took with the Deputy Director of the National Lieutenant Governor\'s Association. They were in town working on their upcoming Washington meeting. They too are very excited about what we are planning and want to work very closely with us in the coming months as we launch this effort. Lt. Governor Bill Bolling in VA is the current Chair.','2009-12-31 Lewis Work PlanImportance: High Hi Cheryl: Today, I was able to have good preliminary conversations with Jean Bonilla and Lorraine Hariton in EEB. Both Jean and Lorraine are very excited about the opportunity to partner on this new area for the Secretary and provided me with some very valuable insight and discussion on how we can partner and collaborate on programming and initiatives together. I also included the information from ECA ?that we discussed in the document. The INR meeting was cancelled today and will be scheduled for early next week. As I move around the Department and talk with other officials in the coming week, I believe we will be able to build out a more robust Work Plan and garner some great collaborations on this effort. Additionally, in a recent conversation that I had with Governor O\'Malley from Maryland, I shared with him that the Secretary was launching a new effort that would assist state and local leaders with respect to their global affairs portfolios. The Governor was extremely excited and remarked that he has some great idea for the Secretary about how the Department can be a major value-add to local governments. He told me that he wants to be very engaged in what we do in the Department in this area. I will be scheduling a time to meet with him and his economic team once my position has been announced. He wanted me to let her know that he had been thinking about her and wanted to reach out and did not know how and then I walked in and we began to have this discussion and he said ? what a way to start his year for 2010 ? something coming to reality that he had been thinking about. Also, Maura Pally in ECA forwarded me a meeting that I took with the Deputy Director of the National Lieutenant Governor\'s Association. They were in town working on their upcoming Washington meeting. They too are very excited about what we are planning and want to work very closely with us in the coming months as we launch this effort. Lt. Governor Bill Bolling in VA is the current Chair.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lighthouse',1,1,'167 - C05739757.txt','Libyans march against Islamist rnhtias in Benghazi Libyans march against Islamist militias in BenghaziLibyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23prn EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The Rescue Benghazi day demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year, Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. It\'s obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups, medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya. The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. Those military battalions that want to impose their ideology on the people of Libya will be confronted, Saleh Gaouda, a member of new ruling national congress, said. This city wants to go back to stability and participate in building the state In a sign of the cheerful atmosphere, one ear had a giant cardboard model of Benghazi\'s landmark lighthouse strapped to the roof As the sun set and the crowd began to disperse, someone shot fireworks into the air.','Libyans march against Islamist rnhtias in Benghazi Libyans march against Islamist militias in BenghaziLibyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23prn EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The \"Rescue Benghazi day\" demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year, Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. \"It\'s obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups,\" medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. \"Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya.\" The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. \"Those military battalions that want to impose their ideology on the people of Libya will be confronted,\" Saleh Gaouda, a member of new ruling national congress, said. \"This city wants to go back to stability and participate in building the state\" In a sign of the cheerful atmosphere, one ear had a giant cardboard model of Benghazi\'s landmark lighthouse strapped to the roof As the sun set and the crowd began to disperse, someone shot fireworks into the air.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lightning_rod',1,1,'2764 - C05764432.txt','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her defense of Hillary in her essay Obama\'s Other Wife was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the team of rivals cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her \"defense\" of Hillary in her essay \"Obama\'s Other Wife\" was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the \"team of rivals\" cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Lima',2,1,'269 - C05739877.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Lima',2,1,'2847 - C05764568.txt','Col DCA letterAttachments: Demarche-letter Prior to Aug 28 UNASUR Summit 8-21-09.doc Attached and enclosed below is the demarche and letter that went out, reflecting your comments. SUBJECT: DEMARCHE/LETTER PRIOR TO AUGUST 28 UNASUR SUMMIT REF: A. STATE 86734 B. STATE 82581 1.(SBU) This is an action request, see paras 4 - 6. 2.(SBU) On August 14, the USG and Colombian government provisionally agreed ad referendum to the text of a bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) (septel). We expect the final agreement may be signed in Bogota in about a month, following a final review by both sides. As noted in reftels, the DCA would permit the United States access to several Colombian military bases and facilitate effective bilateral cooperation on security matters in Colombia. It would not/not authorize establishment of any U.S. bases or ports, nor would it result in an overall increase in the number of U.S. military personnel or U.S.-citizen civilian contractors in Colombia. 3.(SBU) On August 18, the Secretary and Colombian FM Jaime Bermudez met in Washington to discuss the DCA, including the importance of coordinating our public affairs and diplomatic strategies (septel to follow). There is some concern that the upcoming Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) summit would become a regional referendum on the DCA. Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will attend the summit provided that a full range of regional security matters can be discussed, not just the DCA. In this context, we are reaching out to selected UNASUR members to ask that they raise other regional security issues beyond the DCA. 4. (SBU) Action requested for Santiago, Asuncion, and Lima: that you find an opportunity prior to the August 28 summit to raise the importance of discussing the full range of regional security topics during the summit, and not merely the DCA, with appropriate high levels of host government. 265','Col DCA letterAttachments: Demarche-letter Prior to Aug 28 UNASUR Summit 8-21-09.doc Attached and enclosed below is the demarche and letter that went out, reflecting your comments. SUBJECT: DEMARCHE/LETTER PRIOR TO AUGUST 28 UNASUR SUMMIT REF: A. STATE 86734 B. STATE 82581 1.(SBU) This is an action request, see paras 4 - 6. 2.(SBU) On August 14, the USG and Colombian government provisionally agreed ad referendum to the text of a bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) (septel). We expect the final agreement may be signed in Bogota in about a month, following a final review by both sides. As noted in reftels, the DCA would permit the United States access to several Colombian military bases and facilitate effective bilateral cooperation on security matters in Colombia. It would not/not authorize establishment of any U.S. bases or ports, nor would it result in an overall increase in the number of U.S. military personnel or U.S.-citizen civilian contractors in Colombia. 3.(SBU) On August 18, the Secretary and Colombian FM Jaime Bermudez met in Washington to discuss the DCA, including the importance of coordinating our public affairs and diplomatic strategies (septel to follow). There is some concern that the upcoming Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) summit would become a regional referendum on the DCA. Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will attend the summit provided that a full range of regional security matters can be discussed, not just the DCA. In this context, we are reaching out to selected UNASUR members to ask that they raise other regional security issues beyond the DCA. 4. (SBU) Action requested for Santiago, Asuncion, and Lima: that you find an opportunity prior to the August 28 summit to raise the importance of discussing the full range of regional security topics during the summit, and not merely the DCA, with appropriate high levels of host government. 265'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Linda_Thomas-Greenfield',1,1,'2699 - C05764285.txt','AMCIT suspected of abuse of minors in LiberiaCheryl: My staff assistance received a call from the Line saying you might want a short informal note to send to the Secretary on the situation with the American UNMIL employee suspected of abusing minors in Liberia. Below is a shorter and updated version of what I sent you earlier. I will be on leave for a week beginning tomorrow and one my deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, will be following this issue in my absence. Regards, Johnnie An American citizen civilian employee of the UN operation in Liberia is suspected of engaging in illegal acts with at least two underage Liberian girls. The Liberian National Police, who received a DVD of the acts, told Embassy officials earlier today they had identified the American citizen and confirmed the identity of two girls?an 11-year-old and another between 12-15 years of age. These are crimes in Liberia as well as in the United States. We are working with Liberian authorities and the UN to ensure that the American citizen is made to answer for these allegations. In the meantime, the Department is working with Department of Justice lawyers to determine if the American citizen can be tried in the United States. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, currently in the Department chairing a promotion panel, has spoken to President Johnson-Sirleaf about the importance of this case. It appears that the UN will waive any immunity the American may have and that the Liberians will take the American citizen into custody. Coming on the heels of your trip to Africa, and the emphasis you placed on gender-based violence and sex crimes, we are making every effort to ensure that this individual is brought to justice, including by offering whatever resources the Liberians need to conduct the best possible investigation. The Legal Attache, based in Freetown, is currently en route to Liberia to assist. van','AMCIT suspected of abuse of minors in LiberiaCheryl: My staff assistance received a call from the \"Line\" saying you might want a short informal note to send to the Secretary on the situation with the American UNMIL employee suspected of abusing minors in Liberia. Below is a shorter and updated version of what I sent you earlier. I will be on leave for a week beginning tomorrow and one my deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, will be following this issue in my absence. Regards, Johnnie An American citizen civilian employee of the UN operation in Liberia is suspected of engaging in illegal acts with at least two underage Liberian girls. The Liberian National Police, who received a DVD of the acts, told Embassy officials earlier today they had identified the American citizen and confirmed the identity of two girls?an 11-year-old and another between 12-15 years of age. These are crimes in Liberia as well as in the United States. We are working with Liberian authorities and the UN to ensure that the American citizen is made to answer for these allegations. In the meantime, the Department is working with Department of Justice lawyers to determine if the American citizen can be tried in the United States. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, currently in the Department chairing a promotion panel, has spoken to President Johnson-Sirleaf about the importance of this case. It appears that the UN will waive any immunity the American may have and that the Liberians will take the American citizen into custody. Coming on the heels of your trip to Africa, and the emphasis you placed on gender-based violence and sex crimes, we are making every effort to ensure that this individual is brought to justice, including by offering whatever resources the Liberians need to conduct the best possible investigation. The Legal Attache, based in Freetown, is currently en route to Liberia to assist. van'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Lindsey_Graham',3,1,'1092 - C05760340.txt','LiebermanHe wants to come see me w McCain, Graham and Collins about Afstan. Pls put on list to discuss. Joe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.','LiebermanHe wants to come see me w McCain, Graham and Collins about Afstan. Pls put on list to discuss. Joe lieberman wants to talk to you about his recent trip to iraq and afghanistan with mccain.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Lindsey_Graham',3,1,'239 - C05739840.txt','Make Up Turned Break UpB6 November 27, 2012 Make Up Turned Break Up By MAUREEN DOWD WASHINGTON Are the Republican senators unreasonable? Or is the secretary of state-manqu undiplomatic? Did the senators sandbag Susan Rice? Or did Rice further inflame a tense situation? Is it a case of shooting the messenger and playing politics? Or is national security dangerously infected with politics? It seems as if it would have been simple enough for Rice to quickly admit that the administration talking points she used on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows about the slaughter in Benghazi were misleading. But she went silent. She has no wartime consigliere and, aside from the president\'s angry postelection defense of Rice, the White House ? perhaps relieved that she -14,as taking the heat rather than the president ? wasn\'t running a strong damage control operation that clarified matters. Still, on last Sunday\'s talk shows, John McCain and Lindsey Graham softened their tone a bit. She\'s not the problem, McCain said The problem is the president of the United States, for failing to swiftly tell Americans what his intelligence agencies had confirmed: that Benghazi was a terrorist attack involving Al Qa.eda. affiliates. When Rice asked to come to the Hill to meet with some of her Republican critics, it seemed dtente was nigh. But somehow the hour-and-a-half powwow caused an escalation, with McCain, Graham and Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire emerging to say they had more reservations than before. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who\'s scheduled to meet with Rice on Wednesday, suggested that she would be better suited to run the Democratic National Committee than State. If Rice can\'t soothe the egos of some cranky G.O.P. pots, how would she negotiate with China?','Make Up Turned Break UpB6 November 27, 2012 Make Up Turned Break Up By MAUREEN DOWD WASHINGTON Are the Republican senators unreasonable? Or is the secretary of state-manqu undiplomatic? Did the senators sandbag Susan Rice? Or did Rice further inflame a tense situation? Is it a case of shooting the messenger and playing politics? Or is national security dangerously infected with politics? It seems as if it would have been simple enough for Rice to quickly admit that the administration talking points she used on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows about the slaughter in Benghazi were misleading. But she went silent. She has no wartime consigliere and, aside from the president\'s angry postelection defense of Rice, the White House ? perhaps relieved that she -14,as taking the heat rather than the president ? wasn\'t running a strong damage control operation that clarified matters. Still, on last Sunday\'s talk shows, John McCain and Lindsey Graham softened their tone a bit. \"She\'s not the problem,\" McCain said The problem is the president of the United States,\" for failing to swiftly tell Americans what his intelligence agencies had confirmed: that Benghazi was a terrorist attack involving Al Qa.eda. affiliates. When Rice asked to come to the Hill to meet with some of her Republican critics, it seemed dtente was nigh. But somehow the hour-and-a-half powwow caused an escalation, with McCain, Graham and Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire emerging to say they had more reservations than before. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who\'s scheduled to meet with Rice on Wednesday, suggested that she would be better suited to run the Democratic National Committee than State. If Rice can\'t soothe the egos of some cranky G.O.P. pots, how would she negotiate with China?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Lindsey_Graham',3,1,'240 - C05739841.txt','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was soft on communism, and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public, they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY; Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was \"soft on communism,\" and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. \"Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public,\" they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Linearity',2,1,'2267 - C05763049.txt','#sMost interesting observation of the day, from State: A statistical analysis of the data issued by the ministry of interior suggests a perfect linear relationship between votes received by Ahmadinejad and Mousavi with an r-squared value of 0.9995, a near impossibility in nature.This suggests that the ballots were never counted or were.abandoned after it was clear Ahmadinejad was going to lose. Statistically, it is impossible to maintain such a perfect linear relationship consistently through all stages of vote counting. We would expect variation as the votes were coming in, due to differences expected between the cites and the country side and hetereogeneity amoung ethnic groups.This to me is the most concrete evidence I have seen 84','#sMost interesting observation of the day, from State: \"A statistical analysis of the data issued by the ministry of interior suggests a perfect linear relationship between votes received by Ahmadinejad and Mousavi with an r-squared value of 0.9995, a near impossibility in nature.This suggests that the ballots were never counted or were.abandoned after it was clear Ahmadinejad was going to lose. Statistically, it is impossible to maintain such a perfect linear relationship consistently through all stages of vote counting. We would expect variation as the votes were coming in, due to differences expected between the cites and the country side and hetereogeneity amoung ethnic groups.This to me is the most concrete evidence I have seen\" 84'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Linearity',2,1,'2275 - C05763062.txt','#sNo, it\'s only an internal assessment from someone in the Iran Watch Office. Kay added me to their updates so I\'m seeing their internal chit chat. I have to admit I don\'t understand statistics enough to gauge it\'s accuracy, but they are trying to prove the accusation of egregious fraud. The only other #s are actual vote tallies coming from the Iranian Interior Ministry, showing Mousavi winning by far - but the #s are unconfirmed. Since it\'s after 4am in Tehran, most of the reporting now is focusing on tumult Nothing is coming from State publicly aside from what you said this afternoon. Is that going public? Is it posted on our website? Most interesting observation of the day, from State: A statistical analysis of the data issued by the ministry of interior suggests a perfect linear relationship between votes received by Ahmadinejad and Mousavi with an r-squared value of 0.9995, a near impossibility in nature.This suggests that the ballots were never counted or were abandoned after it was clear Ahmadinejad was going to lose. Statistically, it is impossible to maintain such a perfect linear relationship consistently through all stages of vote counting. We would expect variation as the votes were coming in, due to differences expected between the cites and the country side and hetereogeneity amoung ethnic groups.This to me is the most concrete evidence I have seen gs','#sNo, it\'s only an internal assessment from someone in the Iran Watch Office. Kay added me to their updates so I\'m seeing their internal chit chat. I have to admit I don\'t understand statistics enough to gauge it\'s accuracy, but they are trying to prove the accusation of egregious fraud. The only other #s are actual vote tallies coming from the Iranian Interior Ministry, showing Mousavi winning by far - but the #s are unconfirmed. Since it\'s after 4am in Tehran, most of the reporting now is focusing on tumult Nothing is coming from State publicly aside from what you said this afternoon. Is that going public? Is it posted on our website? Most interesting observation of the day, from State: \"A statistical analysis of the data issued by the ministry of interior suggests a perfect linear relationship between votes received by Ahmadinejad and Mousavi with an r-squared value of 0.9995, a near impossibility in nature.This suggests that the ballots were never counted or were abandoned after it was clear Ahmadinejad was going to lose. Statistically, it is impossible to maintain such a perfect linear relationship consistently through all stages of vote counting. We would expect variation as the votes were coming in, due to differences expected between the cites and the country side and hetereogeneity amoung ethnic groups.This to me is the most concrete evidence I have seen\" gs'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Line_of_credit',1,1,'2362 - C05763323.txt','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities, the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. \"The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities,\" the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Line_to_Tomorrow',2,1,'2751 - C05764404.txt','ScheduleAs it turns out, Susan Rice needs to stay up in NY tonight and has asked if she can speak with you on a secure phone line tomorrow at 9:30am. Can I go ahead and set that up? Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 53','ScheduleAs it turns out, Susan Rice needs to stay up in NY tonight and has asked if she can speak with you on a secure phone line tomorrow at 9:30am. Can I go ahead and set that up? Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 53'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Line_to_Tomorrow',2,1,'2753 - C05764406.txt','ScheduleAlonzo says they are very full with the holiday weekend. He cannot guarantee first in either the 3pm or 4pm. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Ok. What about a later shuttle? As it turns out, Susan Rice needs to stay up in NY tonight and has asked if she can speak with you on a secure phone line tomorrow at 9:30am. Can I go ahead and set that up? Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 56','ScheduleAlonzo says they are very full with the holiday weekend. He cannot guarantee first in either the 3pm or 4pm. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Ok. What about a later shuttle? As it turns out, Susan Rice needs to stay up in NY tonight and has asked if she can speak with you on a secure phone line tomorrow at 9:30am. Can I go ahead and set that up? Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 56'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Lisa_Caputo',2,1,'1227 - C05760536.txt','ScheduleCan we get Lisa\'s lunch rescheduled to before or after? And I\'d have to do a letter for Dave\'s service. What are the logisitics? Are there rooms for us if we take a smaller group? Thursday and Friday are very light -- essentially you would miss Lisa Caputo\'s lunch, Dave Stone\'s service on Thursday Nothing on Friday. As for Wednesday, they are scheduling a PC from 5-6:30pm (at least we have been told to hold that time). That is the last item on your schedule that day. What happens to my schedule if I have to go to Copenhagen, probably Wed-Fri?','ScheduleCan we get Lisa\'s lunch rescheduled to before or after? And I\'d have to do a letter for Dave\'s service. What are the logisitics? Are there rooms for us if we take a smaller group? Thursday and Friday are very light -- essentially you would miss Lisa Caputo\'s lunch, Dave Stone\'s service on Thursday Nothing on Friday. As for Wednesday, they are scheduling a PC from 5-6:30pm (at least we have been told to hold that time). That is the last item on your schedule that day. What happens to my schedule if I have to go to Copenhagen, probably Wed-Fri?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Lisa_Caputo',2,1,'1483 - C05761242.txt','ScheduleRELEASE IN PART B6 Can you map out what this would look like and check w Jake again to ask what I would be doing before and after POTUS arrived. I defer to Huma on Copenhagen and Lisa. We do have a draft letter ready for Dave\'s service. Can we get Lisa\'s lunch rescheduled to before or after? And I\'d have to do a letter for Dave\'s service. What are the logisitics? Are there rooms for us if we take a smaller group? Thursday and Friday are very light -- essentially you would miss Lisa Caputo\'s lunch, Dave Stone\'s service on Thursday Nothing on Friday. As for Wednesday, they are scheduling a PC from 5-6:30pm (at least we have been told to hold that time). That is the last item on your schedule that day. What happens to my schedule if I have to go to Copenhagen, probably Wed-Fri?','ScheduleRELEASE IN PART B6 Can you map out what this would look like and check w Jake again to ask what I would be doing before and after POTUS arrived. I defer to Huma on Copenhagen and Lisa. We do have a draft letter ready for Dave\'s service. Can we get Lisa\'s lunch rescheduled to before or after? And I\'d have to do a letter for Dave\'s service. What are the logisitics? Are there rooms for us if we take a smaller group? Thursday and Friday are very light -- essentially you would miss Lisa Caputo\'s lunch, Dave Stone\'s service on Thursday Nothing on Friday. As for Wednesday, they are scheduling a PC from 5-6:30pm (at least we have been told to hold that time). That is the last item on your schedule that day. What happens to my schedule if I have to go to Copenhagen, probably Wed-Fri?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Lisa_Kubiske',3,1,'2165 - C05762853.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionWhen is Steinberg call? fyi Dan ? I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2nd Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Craig Kelly just called in for the latest developments, which I passed. gm Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. ? Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother.','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionWhen is Steinberg call? fyi Dan ? I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2nd Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Craig Kelly just called in for the latest developments, which I passed. gm Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. ? Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Lisa_Kubiske',3,1,'3740 - C05766651.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman Decisionfyi Dan I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2\'d Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Damour will continue to update as events progress. -Phil! Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: o Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. o Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. o David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at STJ will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. ? The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. ? BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. ? We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. ? We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 008 which for us means 7-8am. ? We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: ? STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. ? The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. ? The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. ? Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman Decisionfyi Dan I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2\'d Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Damour will continue to update as events progress. -Phil! Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: o Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. o Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. o David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at STJ will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. ? The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. ? BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. ? We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. ? We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 008 which for us means 7-8am. ? We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: ? STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. ? The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. ? The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. ? Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Lisa_Kubiske',3,1,'3742 - C05766654.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionSet for 12:30 You are calling redswitch from your black ste phone 202-647-5926 When is Steinberg call? fyi Dan? Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo ? has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionSet for 12:30 You are calling redswitch from your black ste phone 202-647-5926 When is Steinberg call? fyi Dan? Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo ? has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Lisa_Ling',10,1,'1196 - C05760496.txt','OprahBut I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','OprahBut I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Lisa_Ling',10,1,'1201 - C05760503.txt','OprahI thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','OprahI thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Lisa_Ling',10,1,'1202 - C05760504.txt','OprahI can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. ? But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','OprahI can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. ? But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Lisa_Ling',10,1,'1205 - C05760507.txt','OprahOk. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you ask He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','OprahOk. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you ask He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Lisa_Ling',10,1,'1207 - C05760512.txt','OprahCan we do early tomorrow morning? Can we set up turkish fm call tomorrow? Ok. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you ask He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?','OprahCan we do early tomorrow morning? Can we set up turkish fm call tomorrow? Ok. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you ask He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this?'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Lisa_Ling',10,1,'1321 - C05760714.txt','Gov RichardsonGov R called back. I gave him a general brief on the launch and we discussed the call last night from KMG re a possible trip. Gov R said that he would continue to stay under the radar on the matter, despite many interview requests. He added that he has been talking to Lisa Ling of the View and urging her to also stay low-profile, although he said she may feel that she has to speak out soon. He agreed to keep in touch with us over the next few days. KT 46','Gov RichardsonGov R called back. I gave him a general brief on the launch and we discussed the call last night from KMG re a possible trip. Gov R said that he would continue to \"stay under the radar\" on the matter, \"despite many interview requests.\" He added that he has been talking to Lisa Ling of the View and urging her to also stay low-profile, although he said she may feel that she has to speak out soon. He agreed to keep in touch with us over the next few days. KT 46'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Lisa_Ling',10,1,'3037 - C05764913.txt','OprahThe dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 333','OprahThe dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 333'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Lisa_Ling',10,1,'3038 - C05764914.txt','OprahChecking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. .10,41 Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 335','OprahChecking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. .10,41 Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 335'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Lisa_Ling',10,1,'3039 - C05764915.txt','OprahHe\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 337','OprahHe\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? I thought you meant next Sunday or Monday. What about this Wed afternoon or Thurs in DC? I told Cheryl and Philippe I wouldn\'t leave early. If the Oprah team want to come out here and one of our friends is willing to let us use their house out here this Monday, I would do that. The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 337'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Lisa_Ling',10,1,'3040 - C05764916.txt','OprahCan we set up turkish fm call tomorrow? Ok. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you as B6 He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? 338 The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 339','OprahCan we set up turkish fm call tomorrow? Ok. But i\'ll need hair and makeup touch up. Will you as B6 He\'s not calling you. Gave us windows he\'s available but does want to get a time so he\'s at a landline. Oprah can do monday in the hamptons. You could just use house. Its close and will have good spaces to use. I can\'t do tonight and not sure about tomorrow morning. Is he calling me or does he think I\'m calling him? Checking I am sure they will Mitchell just responded. He can talk before 10:30 tonite or before noon tomorrow. What do u want to do? 338 The dates are tomorrow or monday. Not next week. Its why I asked cheryl to discuss with you because it meant interrupting your vacation which I wasn\'t prepared to do. But I\'m leaving here on Wed and I\'ll be at home over the weekend so I\'d rather get it over w in the morning. Can they do it in the barn? Lisa ling. She\'s an oprah correspondant. we can do late monday afternoon so u don\'t have to be rushed getting out of here. Maybe offer her 3 or 4pm? Will get a makeup person. Who will interview me? For oprah, Monday is better. I\'m going to confirm for chappaqua monday. Oscar, can u make sure she sees this? 339'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lisbon',1,1,'2026 - C05762652.txt','Jim travel this weekCheryl, Jake, Huma, Jim is traveling to Europe this Thursday ? Sunday, as follows: Thursday/Friday: Dubrovnik for the 2009 Croatia Summit Friday evening/Saturday morning: Baku, Azerbaijan on N-K Saturday afternoon: Yerevan, Armenia on N-K Saturday evening/Sunday: Lisbon for the Community of Democracies meeting He\'ll leave early Thursday morning and return to DC on Sunday evening. Amy Scanlon from our office will staff Jim on the trip. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931','Jim travel this weekCheryl, Jake, Huma, Jim is traveling to Europe this Thursday ? Sunday, as follows: Thursday/Friday: Dubrovnik for the 2009 Croatia Summit Friday evening/Saturday morning: Baku, Azerbaijan on N-K Saturday afternoon: Yerevan, Armenia on N-K Saturday evening/Sunday: Lisbon for the Community of Democracies meeting He\'ll leave early Thursday morning and return to DC on Sunday evening. Amy Scanlon from our office will staff Jim on the trip. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lissa_Muscatine',1,1,'2722 - C05764334.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 9/2/0910:00 am DEPART OTR Residence En route LaGuardia Airport [drive time: 2 hours, 40 minutes] 12:40 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 1:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2175 En route Washington National Airport 2:06 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 2:15 pm DEPART Washington National Airport En route State Department 2:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:30 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm MEETING w/AMBASSADOR BOB BRADTKE AND A/S PHIL GORDON 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm FAREWELL CALL w/CLINT WILLIAMSON (S/VVCI) 3:40 pm Secretary\'s Office *Official photo preceding. 3:45 pm MEETING w/LISSA MUSCATINE 4:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/NSC ADVISOR GENERAL JAMES JONES 5:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm MEETING w/ANNE MARIE SLAUGHTER 6:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm DEPART State Department En route Private Residence 6:40 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 30','Mini Schedule Wednesday 9/2/0910:00 am DEPART OTR Residence En route LaGuardia Airport [drive time: 2 hours, 40 minutes] 12:40 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 1:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2175 En route Washington National Airport 2:06 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 2:15 pm DEPART Washington National Airport En route State Department 2:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:30 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm MEETING w/AMBASSADOR BOB BRADTKE AND A/S PHIL GORDON 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm FAREWELL CALL w/CLINT WILLIAMSON (S/VVCI) 3:40 pm Secretary\'s Office *Official photo preceding. 3:45 pm MEETING w/LISSA MUSCATINE 4:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/NSC ADVISOR GENERAL JAMES JONES 5:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm MEETING w/ANNE MARIE SLAUGHTER 6:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm DEPART State Department En route Private Residence 6:40 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 30'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Lithuania',6,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Lithuania',6,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Lithuania',6,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Lithuania',6,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Lithuania',6,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Lithuania',6,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Little_Havana',4,1,'2042 - C05762678.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationDoes this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationDoes this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Little_Havana',4,1,'2044 - C05762680.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationI suspect they would prefer more $ for Little Havana. Does this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationI suspect they would prefer more $ for Little Havana. Does this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Little_Havana',4,1,'3552 - C05766233.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationDoes this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges.','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationDoes this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Little_Havana',4,1,'3554 - C05766235.txt','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationCan we get him confirmed tonight? I suspect they would prefer more $ for Little Havana. Does this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945','We have informed our cloakroom that we lift the hold on Shannon nominationCan we get him confirmed tonight? I suspect they would prefer more $ for Little Havana. Does this mean you have to go to Cuba and arrest Castro or just shovel more $ into Little Havana? Yes, I sold my soul to George Lemieux today. I am not proud of it. What took them so long? Did you promise your first born? Hold on Tom was lifted. Thanks for making the calls. Trying to get him thru as quickly as possible before another hold emerges. Kerry Feehery Chief of Staff Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) 356 Russell Office Building (202)228-4945'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Little_Rock,_Arkansas',1,2,'3385 - C05765936.txt','Fwd: Left at the Gate - blogOk Pls call and ask what he wants and put on my call list. B6 Hi Mrs. Secretary, I am chairman of AEG. I need your advice on a few matters. Is there a time that would be convenient for me to call or visit you? I shall be in DC Thursday evening through Monday. Please let me know if anything works. Thanks. Richard Mays Mays, Byrd & Associates, P.A. 415 Main Street Little Rock, AR 72201 501-372-6303 fax - 501-399-9280 toll free 1-800-227-1529','Fwd: Left at the Gate - blogOk Pls call and ask what he wants and put on my call list. B6 Hi Mrs. Secretary, I am chairman of AEG. I need your advice on a few matters. Is there a time that would be convenient for me to call or visit you? I shall be in DC Thursday evening through Monday. Please let me know if anything works. Thanks. Richard Mays Mays, Byrd & Associates, P.A. 415 Main Street Little Rock, AR 72201 501-372-6303 fax - 501-399-9280 toll free 1-800-227-1529'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Livestock',1,1,'2966 - C05764785.txt','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers, the FAO said. Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region, it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses, the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- \"may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers,\" the FAO said. \"Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region,\" it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. \"The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses,\" the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Li_Lanqing',1,1,'2141 - C05762814.txt','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911 this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said we told the scholars not to rush this project. I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, have you collected the material? He said yes. I asked, external sources? He','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering; there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years; Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out; if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself; its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that; then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms; Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911; this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said \"we told the scholars not to rush this project\". I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, \"have you collected the material?\" He said yes. I asked, \"external sources?\" He'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Lloyd_Austin',4,1,'1057 - C05760289.txt','Call listPis add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pis send me their addresses and numbers','Call listPis add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pis send me their addresses and numbers'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Lloyd_Austin',4,1,'1129 - C05760386.txt','Call listWere these added? Tutu: Gail Collins: I\'m working on addresses for both, and will all of the below to your call grid. I\'ll send an updated grid to Huma within the hour. The Gail Collins book will be on your desk when you return. Pls add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pls send me their addresses and numbers','Call listWere these added? Tutu: Gail Collins: I\'m working on addresses for both, and will all of the below to your call grid. I\'ll send an updated grid to Huma within the hour. The Gail Collins book will be on your desk when you return. Pls add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pls send me their addresses and numbers'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Lloyd_Austin',4,1,'3224 - C05765659.txt','Call listPls add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pls send me their addresses and numbers','Call listPls add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pls send me their addresses and numbers'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Lloyd_Austin',4,1,'3235 - C05765680.txt','Call listYes- they are both on. Were these added? B6 Tutu: Gail Collins: I\'m working on addresses for both, and will all of the below to your call grid. I\'ll send an updated grid to Huma within the hour. The Gail Collins book will be on your desk when you return. Pls add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pls send me their addresses and numbers','Call listYes- they are both on. Were these added? B6 Tutu: Gail Collins: I\'m working on addresses for both, and will all of the below to your call grid. I\'ll send an updated grid to Huma within the hour. The Gail Collins book will be on your desk when you return. Pls add Elaine Schuster, Vicki Kennedy at General Lloyd Austin I want to do letters/calls to Archbishop Tutu, and to Gail Collins at NYTimes (pls get copy of her book, When Everything Changed) so pls send me their addresses and numbers'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lloyd_Doggett',1,1,'1894 - C05762384.txt','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Local_area_network',2,1,'2777 - C05764462.txt','Call Request: Senator Harkin for SThe Line\'s Melissa Lan, currently working on S Staff, alerted us that Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) wishes to speak to the Secretary. We will be able to reach Senator Harkin through his staffer (Lindsey) at 202 224 7301. We have alerted Ms. Abedin, who was calling as this email was being drafted.','Call Request: Senator Harkin for SThe Line\'s Melissa Lan, currently working on S Staff, alerted us that Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) wishes to speak to the Secretary. We will be able to reach Senator Harkin through his staffer (Lindsey) at 202 224 7301. We have alerted Ms. Abedin, who was calling as this email was being drafted.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Local_area_network',2,1,'2779 - C05764464.txt','Call Request: Senator Harkin for S - CDM PREVIEW ON WHAT HE MAY BE CALLING Call Request: Senator Harkin for S CDM PREVIEW ON WHAT HE MAY BE CALLING ABOUT. Call Request: Senator Harkin for SABOUT. Hrc also has background from last week. But this looks like an update. Tom He and I are meeting about staffing this week when he is in town. The Line\'s Melissa Lan, currently working on S Staff, alerted us that Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) wishes to speak to the Secretary. We will be able to reach Senator Harkin through his staffer (Lindsey) at 202 224 7301. We have alerted Ms. Abedin, who was calling as this email was being drafted. 1441','Call Request: Senator Harkin for S - CDM PREVIEW ON WHAT HE MAY BE CALLING Call Request: Senator Harkin for S CDM PREVIEW ON WHAT HE MAY BE CALLING ABOUT. Call Request: Senator Harkin for SABOUT. Hrc also has background from last week. But this looks like an update. Tom He and I are meeting about staffing this week when he is in town. The Line\'s Melissa Lan, currently working on S Staff, alerted us that Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) wishes to speak to the Secretary. We will be able to reach Senator Harkin through his staffer (Lindsey) at 202 224 7301. We have alerted Ms. Abedin, who was calling as this email was being drafted. 1441'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lockerbie',1,1,'2538 - C05763977.txt','(AP) Decision in Lockerbie case ThursdayDecision in Lockerbie case Thursday LONDON (AP) The Scottish government says a decision has been reached in the case of Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi and will be announced Thursday. A statement released Wednesday says Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill has informed families and other interested parties that he has reached his decisions on the applications for prisoner transfer and compassionate release. A Scottish government spokeswoman says the minister\'s decision will not be released before Thursday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Decision in Lockerbie case ThursdayDecision in Lockerbie case Thursday LONDON (AP) The Scottish government says a decision has been reached in the case of Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi and will be announced Thursday. A statement released Wednesday says Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill has \"informed families and other interested parties that he has reached his decisions on the applications for prisoner transfer and compassionate release.\" A Scottish government spokeswoman says the minister\'s decision will not be released before Thursday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lonas',1,1,'2051 - C05762694.txt','TravelI\'d like to stick w the 8 if we think it will go if not, should we try the train at 6 or 7 if they\'re going if not, I\'d like to try the 7am Monday shuttle as a last resort. How will we decide? Lona and I wanted to check in with you on travel. All the news is reporting (Mario confirming) that travel tomorrow will be messy. All flights to dc till 6pm tomorrow are basically canceled (though the 8pm is still scheduled to go). Mario has asked us to check in tomorrow but as of now, he thinks a monday morning flight might be more reliable. There are trains running but they expect delays, maybe cancellations. Below is lonas draft for monday. Do you want to hold off on making a decision till we know more tomorrow? PREV RON Washingon, DC 8:15 amDEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 amARRIVE State Department 8:25 amPRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 amSecretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 amDAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 amSecretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 amMONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 amPrincipals Conference Room 7516 10:00 amPRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 10:15 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Jim, Jack, Cheryl, Jake and Huma 10:15 amOFFICE TIME','TravelI\'d like to stick w the 8 if we think it will go; if not, should we try the train at 6 or 7 if they\'re going; if not, I\'d like to try the 7am Monday shuttle as a last resort. How will we decide? Lona and I wanted to check in with you on travel. All the news is reporting (Mario confirming) that travel tomorrow will be messy. All flights to dc till 6pm tomorrow are basically canceled (though the 8pm is still scheduled to go). Mario has asked us to check in tomorrow but as of now, he thinks a monday morning flight might be more reliable. There are trains running but they expect delays, maybe cancellations. Below is lonas draft for monday. Do you want to hold off on making a decision till we know more tomorrow? PREV RON Washingon, DC 8:15 amDEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 amARRIVE State Department 8:25 amPRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 amSecretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 amDAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 amSecretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 amMONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 amPrincipals Conference Room 7516 10:00 amPRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 10:15 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Jim, Jack, Cheryl, Jake and Huma 10:15 amOFFICE TIME'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'London',22,1,'1002 - C05760210.txt','Checking inGordon Brown has hospital eye tests Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. By Andrew Alderson, Chief Reporter Published: 2:51PM BST 10 Oct 2009 Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. <http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraphimultimedia/archive/01485/brown- quitter_1485290c.jpg> Gordon Brown lost the sight in one eye in a childhood rugby injury Photo: PA Mr Brown visited Moorfields in London, one of the world\'s best-known eye hospitals, after surgeons found two small tears in his retina. The disclosure comes just two weeks after Labour Party chiefs were angry with the BBC because Andrew Marr, the presenter, questioned the Prime Minister about his health, including his eyesight, during an interview. Related Articles UK economy ready to bounce back, says Brown <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6286070/Britains-economy-ready-to-bounce-back-says-Gordon-Brown.html> Gordon Brown\'s health: blogger behind rumours <http://www.telegra ph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/6241738/Gordon-Browns-health-blogger- behind-rumours.html> BBC stuns Brown with question on pill taking <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6237419/BBC-stuns-Gordon-Brown-with-question-on-pill-taking.html> I\'m about to see Shaun--any messages? And have you heard the news about Gordon\'s eye? What does it mean?','Checking inGordon Brown has hospital eye tests Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. By Andrew Alderson, Chief Reporter Published: 2:51PM BST 10 Oct 2009 Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. <http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraphimultimedia/archive/01485/brown- quitter_1485290c.jpg> Gordon Brown lost the sight in one eye in a childhood rugby injury Photo: PA Mr Brown visited Moorfields in London, one of the world\'s best-known eye hospitals, after surgeons found two small tears in his retina. The disclosure comes just two weeks after Labour Party chiefs were angry with the BBC because Andrew Marr, the presenter, questioned the Prime Minister about his health, including his eyesight, during an interview. Related Articles UK economy ready to bounce back, says Brown <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6286070/Britains-economy-ready-to-bounce-back-says-Gordon-Brown.html> Gordon Brown\'s health: blogger behind rumours <http://www.telegra ph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/6241738/Gordon-Browns-health-blogger- behind-rumours.html> BBC stuns Brown with question on pill taking <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6237419/BBC-stuns-Gordon-Brown-with-question-on-pill-taking.html> I\'m about to see Shaun--any messages? And have you heard the news about Gordon\'s eye? What does it mean?'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'London',22,1,'120 - C05739697.txt','FVV: Q re HbJ Q re HbJFYI Jake, The Secretary asked me this afternoon about timing for a call/meeting with Hb1 on the Syrian opposition. I told her wanted to consult with Robert to double check on this: Robert agrees that 1-1131 remains quite involved in the Syria issue. For instance, when he was in the London meeting on the Syria opposition just before UNGA, the Qatari rep got Hill on the phone in minutes during the meeting to weigh in on a Q re the SNC ? and HbJ\'s view carried the day. We are now sending to Amb Susan Ziadeh the list of organizations that we want to Qataris to contact inside Syria to ask them to choose reps to send to Doha. We are also sending her the list of names we are socializing for consideration for the \'political council Susan can discuss these lists in Doha on Sunday, so it would make sense for S to wait until Monday or Tuesday to engage with HbJ on some of these ideas for managing the conference and its outcomes. Robert confirms that there is a lot of talk about the Doha meeting being postponed for a few days, but there is no new firm date. We are quite comfortable with a delay as it gives us (and others) time to press for good representation/participation and a better outcome. The idea of a follow-on conference in Cairo is still very much alive. She suggested she might also check with Hb1 on whether he is planning a trip here anytime soon. Meeting him in person would be great if he\'s planning a trip here. II send a note up on Monday with some ideas on the Libya meeting that the Secretary asked about. Beth','FVV: Q re HbJ Q re HbJFYI Jake, The Secretary asked me this afternoon about timing for a call/meeting with Hb1 on the Syrian opposition. I told her wanted to consult with Robert to double check on this: Robert agrees that 1-1131 remains quite involved in the Syria issue. For instance, when he was in the London meeting on the Syria opposition just before UNGA, the Qatari rep got Hill on the phone in minutes during the meeting to weigh in on a Q re the SNC ? and HbJ\'s view carried the day. We are now sending to Amb Susan Ziadeh the list of organizations that we want to Qataris to contact inside Syria to ask them to choose reps to send to Doha. We are also sending her the list of names we are socializing for consideration for the \'political council\" Susan can discuss these lists in Doha on Sunday, so it would make sense for S to wait until Monday or Tuesday to engage with HbJ on some of these ideas for managing the conference and its outcomes. Robert confirms that there is a lot of talk about the Doha meeting being postponed for a few days, but there is no new firm date. We are quite comfortable with a delay as it gives us (and others) time to press for good representation/participation and a better outcome. The idea of a follow-on conference in Cairo is still very much alive. She suggested she might also check with Hb1 on whether he is planning a trip here anytime soon. Meeting him in person would be great if he\'s planning a trip here. II send a note up on Monday with some ideas on the Libya meeting that the Secretary asked about. Beth'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'London',22,1,'1673 - C05761593.txt','confidentialI will go back to her and see when she is free when are you next in Europe or even better London. I will also ask when she can come to Washington Cherie- So sorry I\'ve been slow in responding but I am very interested in talking w I would be happy to host her if she were to come to DC or meet her in Europe when I\'m next there. How do you think I should proceed? All the best, Hillary Hilary, You may know but for the last four years I have been working with the Qatari\'s and in particular with issues in Qatar and I have built up a good relationship with them has approached me privately saying they are keen to get their relationship with the USA onto a more positive footing and she was hoping for a women to women one to one private meeting with you. She is happy to come to Washington if you could make some time available. Is this something you would be prepared o do. made a lot of difference already with her is someone who has real influence in Qatar and she has and with the in which I am involved as the I am sure the conversation would not be confined to these issues but would be about the US/Qatar relationship generally. Cherie Blair','confidentialI will go back to her and see when she is free when are you next in Europe or even better London. I will also ask when she can come to Washington Cherie- So sorry I\'ve been slow in responding but I am very interested in talking w I would be happy to host her if she were to come to DC or meet her in Europe when I\'m next there. How do you think I should proceed? All the best, Hillary Hilary, You may know but for the last four years I have been working with the Qatari\'s and in particular with issues in Qatar and I have built up a good relationship with them has approached me privately saying they are keen to get their relationship with the USA onto a more positive footing and she was hoping for a \"women to women\" one to one private meeting with you. She is happy to come to Washington if you could make some time available. Is this something you would be prepared o do. made a lot of difference already with her is someone who has real influence in Qatar and she has and with the in which I am involved as the I am sure the conversation would not be confined to these issues but would be about the US/Qatar relationship generally. Cherie Blair'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'London',22,1,'1709 - C05761720.txt','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli Boycott> Pis read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we > do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. ? > Hi hillary, > Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is > self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to > speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you > know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in-law, former president of > american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. > Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld > Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. > Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. > Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people > (studio heads Dan Glickman etc), which have started to generate > concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. >Just below the email you will find the news item which first called > this abomination to my attention. > I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my > personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and > condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism > inherent in it cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be > convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent > wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and > motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, > action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain > which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. > Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge > d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate > instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other > nations will follow suit again, compare Durban. > This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your > assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation > of her assistance. > With appreciation and love, Bruce > PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. > Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. > If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who > does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of > any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should > they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. > Thanks for whatever help you can be. > Warmest regards. Bruce','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli Boycott> Pis read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we > do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. ? > Hi hillary, > Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is > self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to > speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you > know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in-law, former president of > american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. > Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld > Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. > Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. > Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people > (studio heads; Dan Glickman; etc), which have started to generate > concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. >Just below the email you will find the news item which first called > this abomination to my attention. > I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my > personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and > condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism > inherent in it; cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be > convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent > wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and > motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, > action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain > which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production; we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. > Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge > d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate > instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other > nations will follow suit; again, compare Durban. > This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your > assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation > of her assistance. > With appreciation and love, Bruce > PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. > Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. > If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who > does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of > any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should > they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. > Thanks for whatever help you can be. > Warmest regards. Bruce'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'London',22,1,'1734 - C05761784.txt','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottHere is the situation as I understand it. The film festival returned funds that it had received from the Israeli Embassy, after protests from some UK film figures (Ken Loach) and Palestinian solidarity groups. The Israeli director is now being funded directly by the festival. The organizers issued a sort of apology today. We have not been able to locate any State Dept response to similar episodes in the past (Israeli academics disinvited to a British conference). Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian 12 Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads Dan Glickman etc), which have started to ? generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism inherent in it cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other nations will follow suit again, compare Durban. This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation of her assistance. With appreciation and love, Bruce PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. Thanks for whatever help you can be. Warmest regards. Bruce 13','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottHere is the situation as I understand it. The film festival returned funds that it had received from the Israeli Embassy, after protests from some UK film figures (Ken Loach) and Palestinian solidarity groups. The Israeli director is now being funded directly by the festival. The organizers issued a sort of apology today. We have not been able to locate any State Dept response to similar episodes in the past (Israeli academics disinvited to a British conference). Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian 12 Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads; Dan Glickman; etc), which have started to ? generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism inherent in it; cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production; we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other nations will follow suit; again, compare Durban. This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation of her assistance. With appreciation and love, Bruce PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. Thanks for whatever help you can be. Warmest regards. Bruce 13'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'London',22,1,'1772 - C05761869.txt','Savage holding pattern and next stepsAttachments: Savage case - related legal background.docx On Michael Savage: Joan wanted everyone to clearly understand before any further discussion occurred with UK that Savage\'s exclusion could also have occurred under our legal regime so to the extent we want to suggest to UK that his exclusion on free speech grounds is inappropriate (or any thing of that like) that we should understand we may appear slightly hypocritical given our legal regime and actions. Background on Related Law This is what L staff, in coordination with EUR, have said to Savage\'s lawyer: ? The demarche was delivered Friday in London, to FCO and Home Office officials. The Embassy passed your letter to them, drawing their attention in particular to Mr. Savage\'s statement that he had never advocated violence and that his statements had never instigated violence. The British officials said that, given Mr. Savage\'s legal action in the UK, Treasury solicitors would contact his legal representatives directly to provide details of the comments that had given rise to the decision to exclude him. Joan 4','Savage holding pattern and next stepsAttachments: Savage case - related legal background.docx On Michael Savage: Joan wanted everyone to clearly understand before any further discussion occurred with UK that Savage\'s exclusion could also have occurred under our legal regime so to the extent we want to suggest to UK that his exclusion on free speech grounds is inappropriate (or any thing of that like) that we should understand we may appear slightly hypocritical given our legal regime and actions. Background on Related Law This is what L staff, in coordination with EUR, have said to Savage\'s lawyer: ? The demarche was delivered Friday in London, to FCO and Home Office officials. The Embassy passed your letter to them, drawing their attention in particular to Mr. Savage\'s statement that he had never advocated violence and that his statements had never instigated violence. The British officials said that, given Mr. Savage\'s legal action in the UK, Treasury solicitors would contact his legal representatives directly to provide details of the comments that had given rise to the decision to exclude him. Joan 4'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'London',22,1,'2062 - C05762707.txt','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and Longer Knives? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the whack-a-mole crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and \"Longer Knives\"? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the \"whack-a-mole\" crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'London',22,1,'2362 - C05763323.txt','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities, the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. \"The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities,\" the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'London',22,1,'2489 - C05763835.txt','(Reuters) Scots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmakerScots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmaker LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A decision by the Scottish government whether to release a Libyan convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing may be announced as early as Thursday, a legislator said on Wednesday. Christine Grahame, a member of the Scottish Parliament who has campaigned against the conviction, said she expected former Libyan intelligence agent Abdel Basset al-Megrahi to be freed early on compassionate grounds because he has terminal cancer. The regional administration has come under pressure from the United States to keep Megrahi in jail, while a British government minister said the wait for news was becoming embarrassing. I don\'t think it will be long coming, Grahame told BBC radio. I suspect we might have something maybe tomorrow (Thursday) morning. We will probably go for compassionate release. It avoids a lot of difficulties. Scotland\'s Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill is considering two requests from Megrahi to be released early, on compassionate grounds or under a prisoner transfer agreement (PTA) between Britain and Libya. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(Reuters) Scots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmakerScots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmaker LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A decision by the Scottish government whether to release a Libyan convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing may be announced as early as Thursday, a legislator said on Wednesday. Christine Grahame, a member of the Scottish Parliament who has campaigned against the conviction, said she expected former Libyan intelligence agent Abdel Basset al-Megrahi to be freed early on compassionate grounds because he has terminal cancer. The regional administration has come under pressure from the United States to keep Megrahi in jail, while a British government minister said the wait for news was \"becoming embarrassing\". \"I don\'t think it will be long coming,\" Grahame told BBC radio. \"I suspect we might have something maybe tomorrow (Thursday) morning. We will probably go for compassionate release. It avoids a lot of difficulties.\" Scotland\'s Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill is considering two requests from Megrahi to be released early, on compassionate grounds or under a prisoner transfer agreement (PTA) between Britain and Libya. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'London',22,1,'2538 - C05763977.txt','(AP) Decision in Lockerbie case ThursdayDecision in Lockerbie case Thursday LONDON (AP) The Scottish government says a decision has been reached in the case of Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi and will be announced Thursday. A statement released Wednesday says Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill has informed families and other interested parties that he has reached his decisions on the applications for prisoner transfer and compassionate release. A Scottish government spokeswoman says the minister\'s decision will not be released before Thursday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Decision in Lockerbie case ThursdayDecision in Lockerbie case Thursday LONDON (AP) The Scottish government says a decision has been reached in the case of Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi and will be announced Thursday. A statement released Wednesday says Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill has \"informed families and other interested parties that he has reached his decisions on the applications for prisoner transfer and compassionate release.\" A Scottish government spokeswoman says the minister\'s decision will not be released before Thursday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'London',22,1,'2626 - C05764139.txt','Peter Galbraith called, wants to talk to you...Hillary: Peter Galbraith just called me and I had a long talk with him. As you know, as chief of US mission to UN in Afghanistan he has protested the election fraud and come into conflict with the head of UN there, who wanted to cover it up. Peter has just come out of Afghanistan after four solid months there. He is pessimistic, says the analogy to Vietnam is not wrong-headed, that comparisons of increasing troop levels there as though the surge in Iraq could be replicated are misguided, but thinks there is an approach that should be attempted that involves the vote recount and trying to replace Karzai. He wishes to speak with you directly. He says that he has difficulty communicating with Holbrooke, not because he can\'t reach him, but because he finds Dick disjointed these days. Peter is on a plane right now to Norway, then London, then to NY on Wed, then could go to DC. He says you can reach him through the US mission to the UN office. FYI, from Wash Post today: The issue of how seriously to take the fraud charges, and whether to force a runoff, has also caused a rare public rift within the international community here. The senior American official at the U.N. mission, Peter W. Galbraith, left the country abruptly Sunday in a dispute with the mission director, Norwegian Kai Eide. Galbraith had pushed for an exhaustive probe. Sources who are familiar with the dispute but are not authorized to. speak on the record said Eide argued that the international community should not press too hard because it could undermine national stability. Galbraith had been convinced that Karzai could not win without fraud and had tried to reduce the number of polling stations in some areas in the south, the incumbent\'s ethnic stronghold, said one diplomatic source. Eide and others, the source said, were convinced that Karzai would win in any case and that any irregularities could be smoothed over, as they were in the 2004 presidential election that Karzai won by a safe margin. And, I\'ve included below Jane Smiley\'s rave review of Max\'s book. Sid http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-smiley/republican-gomorrah_b290293.html Your request is being processed... Jane Smiley Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist and Essayist Posted: September 17, 2009 02:56 PM','Peter Galbraith called, wants to talk to you...Hillary: Peter Galbraith just called me and I had a long talk with him. As you know, as chief of US mission to UN in Afghanistan he has protested the election fraud and come into conflict with the head of UN there, who wanted to cover it up. Peter has just come out of Afghanistan after four solid months there. He is pessimistic, says the analogy to Vietnam is not wrong-headed, that comparisons of increasing troop levels there as though the surge in Iraq could be replicated are misguided, but thinks there is an approach that should be attempted that involves the vote recount and trying to replace Karzai. He wishes to speak with you directly. He says that he has difficulty communicating with Holbrooke, not because he can\'t reach him, but because he finds Dick disjointed these days. Peter is on a plane right now to Norway, then London, then to NY on Wed, then could go to DC. He says you can reach him through the US mission to the UN office. FYI, from Wash Post today: \"The issue of how seriously to take the fraud charges, and whether to force a runoff, has also caused a rare public rift within the international community here. The senior American official at the U.N. mission, Peter W. Galbraith, left the country abruptly Sunday in a dispute with the mission director, Norwegian Kai Eide. \"Galbraith had pushed for an exhaustive probe. Sources who are familiar with the dispute but are not authorized to. speak on the record said Eide argued that the international community should not press too hard because it could undermine national stability. Galbraith had been convinced that Karzai could not win without fraud and had tried to reduce the number of polling stations in some areas in the south, the incumbent\'s ethnic stronghold, said one diplomatic source. Eide and others, the source said, were convinced that Karzai would win in any case and that any irregularities could be smoothed over, as they were in the 2004 presidential election that Karzai won by a safe margin.\" And, I\'ve included below Jane Smiley\'s rave review of Max\'s book. Sid http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-smiley/republican-gomorrah_b290293.html Your request is being processed... Jane Smiley Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist and Essayist Posted: September 17, 2009 02:56 PM'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'London',22,1,'2715 - C05764318.txt','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away. Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told \"none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away.\" Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'London',22,1,'2818 - C05764531.txt','Israel PM: progress made with U.S. on settlements (AP)LONDON (AP) Israel and the U.S. are making headway in defusing an unusually public disagreement over West Bank settlements, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said as he met a top American envoy in London on Wednesday. Netanyahu has said ahead of his meeting with U.S. Mideast envoy George Mitchell that he wants an agreement that allows Israel to proceed with some settlement construction while at the same time restarting peace talks with the Palestinians. In the past week, both Israel and the U.S. have been signaling that an agreement could be within reach. Speaking alongside Mitchell before the meeting, Netanyahu said he hoped peace negotiations would resume shortly. We are making headway. My government has taken steps in both words and deeds to move forward, he said. But in the days preceding Wednesday\'s meeting, the key encounter of the Israeli leader\'s four-day London trip, he also made clear he sees the spotlight on settlements as unfair and insisted the Mideast conflict is rooted in a deep Arab enmity toward Israel that predates them. 177','Israel PM: progress made with U.S. on settlements (AP)LONDON (AP) Israel and the U.S. are making headway in defusing an unusually public disagreement over West Bank settlements, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said as he met a top American envoy in London on Wednesday. Netanyahu has said ahead of his meeting with U.S. Mideast envoy George Mitchell that he wants an agreement that allows Israel to proceed with some settlement construction while at the same time restarting peace talks with the Palestinians. In the past week, both Israel and the U.S. have been signaling that an agreement could be within reach. Speaking alongside Mitchell before the meeting, Netanyahu said he hoped peace negotiations would resume \"shortly.\" \"We are making headway. My government has taken steps in both words and deeds to move forward,\" he said. But in the days preceding Wednesday\'s meeting, the key encounter of the Israeli leader\'s four-day London trip, he also made clear he sees the spotlight on settlements as unfair and insisted the Mideast conflict is rooted in a deep Arab enmity toward Israel that predates them. 177'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'London',22,1,'3024 - C05764892.txt','Guardian front page tomorrow also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen. But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable. Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time. He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution. In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. My sight is not at all deteriorating, he told NBC.','Guardian front page tomorrow; also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: \"I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen.\" But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: \"In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable.\" Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting \"the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time\". He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. \"I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution.\" In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. \"My sight is not at all deteriorating,\" he told NBC.'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'London',22,1,'3026 - C05764896.txt','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left the special relationship at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone, the source said. There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off. The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would spend all day Friday together. However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left \"the special relationship\" at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. \"It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone,\" the source said. \"There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off.\" The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would \"spend all day Friday together.\" However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'London',22,1,'3249 - C05765705.txt','U.S. national held over Afghan boy\'s shootingColleagues ? I have attached a Reuters report below about a U.S. national who has been arrested in Northern Afghanistan over a shooting incident. Ops spoke with Kabul ACS Chief Katie Nutt who said that this incident occurred on November 8. Kabul has kept CA/OCS in the loop about the case. The man, who works for a NGO, has not yet been charged and is being held at a NDS (National Directorate of Security) site in a private cell. He is being treated well and has hired an attorney from the Consular Section\'s list. The Consular Section has kept in touch with him, and the Swedish-led PRT in Mazar-i-Sharif has also been in contact. -PhiII Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer U.S. aid worker held over Afghan boy\'s shooting KABUL, Nov 11 (Reuters) - An American aid worker in northern Afghanistan is being held by Afghan authorities over the fatal shooting of an Afghan teenager at his home, a provincial police chief said on Wednesday. Mohammad Bilal Niram, chief of police in the northern Sar-i-pul province, said the aid worker had killed his landlord\'s 16-year-old son with three gunshots, possibly suspecting a burglary when the boy tried to enter his home. He is in Afghan government custody for investigation. He has not been charged, Niram said. The man worked for GP he said, referring to Global Partners, a UK-based aid group which says it has run programmes in Afghanistan since 1993. Staff at the organisation\'s London headquarters declined to comment on the incident. John Groch, a spokesman for the U.S. embassy, confirmed that an American had been arrested in Sar-i-pul but said he could give no further details pending the Afghan police investigation. (Reporting by Hamid Shalizi and Peter Graff, writing by Peter Graff, editing by Mark Trevelyan)','U.S. national held over Afghan boy\'s shootingColleagues ? I have attached a Reuters report below about a U.S. national who has been arrested in Northern Afghanistan over a shooting incident. Ops spoke with Kabul ACS Chief Katie Nutt who said that this incident occurred on November 8. Kabul has kept CA/OCS in the loop about the case. The man, who works for a NGO, has not yet been charged and is being held at a NDS (National Directorate of Security) site in a private cell. He is being treated well and has hired an attorney from the Consular Section\'s list. The Consular Section has kept in touch with him, and the Swedish-led PRT in Mazar-i-Sharif has also been in contact. -PhiII Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer U.S. aid worker held over Afghan boy\'s shooting KABUL, Nov 11 (Reuters) - An American aid worker in northern Afghanistan is being held by Afghan authorities over the fatal shooting of an Afghan teenager at his home, a provincial police chief said on Wednesday. Mohammad Bilal Niram, chief of police in the northern Sar-i-pul province, said the aid worker had killed his landlord\'s 16-year-old son with three gunshots, possibly suspecting a burglary when the boy tried to enter his home. \"He is in Afghan government custody for investigation. He has not been charged,\" Niram said. The man worked for GP he said, referring to Global Partners, a UK-based aid group which says it has run programmes in Afghanistan since 1993. Staff at the organisation\'s London headquarters declined to comment on the incident. John Groch, a spokesman for the U.S. embassy, confirmed that an American had been arrested in Sar-i-pul but said he could give no further details pending the Afghan police investigation. (Reporting by Hamid Shalizi and Peter Graff, writing by Peter Graff, editing by Mark Trevelyan)'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'London',22,1,'3393 - C05765954.txt','(Reuters) UK\'s Brown calls London meeting on Yemen on January 28LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Brown has invited key international partners to a meeting to discuss how to counter radicalisation in Yemen following last week\'s failed attack on a U.S.-bound plane, his office said. Brown will host the event in London on January 28. The high-level meeting will be held in parallel with an international conference on Afghanistan the same day.','(Reuters) UK\'s Brown calls London meeting on Yemen on January 28LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Brown has invited key international partners to a meeting to discuss how to counter radicalisation in Yemen following last week\'s failed attack on a U.S.-bound plane, his office said. Brown will host the event in London on January 28. The high-level meeting will be held in parallel with an international conference on Afghanistan the same day.'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'London',22,1,'3457 - C05766067.txt','1pm call manifestIf he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','1pm call manifestIf he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'London',22,1,'3458 - C05766068.txt','fpm call manifest 1pm call manifestChecking. Since Davos is now about Haiti, do I need to go? Bill is going. Ill confirm if he\'ll be there for london. As for paris, looks like sarkozy will be there but we won\'t know for sure till tomorrow. So it would mean sarkozy meeting, speech and kouchner around 6pm when he\'s back from davos. If he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','fpm call manifest 1pm call manifestChecking. Since Davos is now about Haiti, do I need to go? Bill is going. Ill confirm if he\'ll be there for london. As for paris, looks like sarkozy will be there but we won\'t know for sure till tomorrow. So it would mean sarkozy meeting, speech and kouchner around 6pm when he\'s back from davos. If he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'London',22,1,'3577 - C05766283.txt','Sorry to miss youI really enjoyed my time w our friend and hope we can work together on issues including your project on people w disabilities. I\'m copying Huma who was w me so we can do follow up. Sorry I didn\'t see you and had only a few minutes w Tony at the Quartet mtg. I may be in London later this month and will let you know if that happens. All the best. B6 But it was great to see Bill on such good form. My friend from Q really enjoyed your meeting and felt it had gone we\'ll hope you did too Sent from my HTC Touch Pro This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com','Sorry to miss youI really enjoyed my time w our friend and hope we can work together on issues including your project on people w disabilities. I\'m copying Huma who was w me so we can do follow up. Sorry I didn\'t see you and had only a few minutes w Tony at the Quartet mtg. I may be in London later this month and will let you know if that happens. All the best. B6 But it was great to see Bill on such good form. My friend from Q really enjoyed your meeting and felt it had gone we\'ll hope you did too Sent from my HTC Touch Pro This message has been scanned by MailController - www.MailController.altohiway.com'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'London',22,1,'3614 - C05766357.txt','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a declaration of war by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was a bit strong. Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a clear mark of hostility. Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place, Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a \"declaration of war\" by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was \"a bit strong\". Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a \"clear mark of hostility\". \"Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place,\" Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.'),(4.733003557494777,4.733003557494777,2500,'London',22,1,'3702 - C05766575.txt','Contact Message from HR AshtonB5 - see b/I Dear Ms Mills, My name is Steven Everts and I am responsible in the Private Office of HRNP Ashton for EU-US relations (I was the one handlig the very successful meeting in Washington that the Secretary had with the HRNP on 21 Jan). I now have a more personal issue: apparently the Secretary and the HRNP spoke briefly in London The HR asked me whether there is a more personal, direct email she could use for transmitting this type of messages? From our side, the email to use would be I would be very grateful if you could send us an email which is similarly private. Many thanks for your help. Kind regards Steven Everts Private Office of HRNP Catherine Ashton','Contact Message from HR AshtonB5 - see b/I Dear Ms Mills, My name is Steven Everts and I am responsible in the Private Office of HRNP Ashton for EU-US relations (I was the one handlig the very successful meeting in Washington that the Secretary had with the HRNP on 21 Jan). I now have a more personal issue: apparently the Secretary and the HRNP spoke briefly in London The HR asked me whether there is a more personal, direct email she could use for transmitting this type of messages? From our side, the email to use would be I would be very grateful if you could send us an email which is similarly private. Many thanks for your help. Kind regards Steven Everts Private Office of HRNP Catherine Ashton'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'London,_Ontario',2,1,'2206 - C05762908.txt','London ConferenceHolbrooke just told me he was going to London on 1/6 w Lute, Liz Sherwood-Randall and, maybe, Michele Flournoy. Do you think Phil Gordon and Jack or you should go?','London ConferenceHolbrooke just told me he was going to London on 1/6 w Lute, Liz Sherwood-Randall and, maybe, Michele Flournoy. Do you think Phil Gordon and Jack or you should go?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'London,_Ontario',2,1,'2208 - C05762910.txt','London ConferenceOk. I do believe he should be accompanied. Let me think about who would be best. Holbrooke just told me he was going to London on 1/6 w Lute, Liz Sherwood-Randall and, maybe, Michele Flournoy. Do you think Phil Gordon and Jack or you should go?','London ConferenceOk. I do believe he should be accompanied. Let me think about who would be best. Holbrooke just told me he was going to London on 1/6 w Lute, Liz Sherwood-Randall and, maybe, Michele Flournoy. Do you think Phil Gordon and Jack or you should go?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'London_Conference_on_Nazi_Gold',1,1,'1922 - C05762459.txt','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide legal peace from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have no confidence in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide \"legal peace\" from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors; have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors; have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have \"no confidence\" in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'London_Evening_Standard',1,1,'3024 - C05764892.txt','Guardian front page tomorrow also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen. But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable. Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time. He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution. In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. My sight is not at all deteriorating, he told NBC.','Guardian front page tomorrow; also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: \"I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen.\" But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: \"In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable.\" Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting \"the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time\". He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. \"I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution.\" In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. \"My sight is not at all deteriorating,\" he told NBC.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Loomis,_California',3,1,'126 - C05739703.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadLibyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. it would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue, Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. The security matters are being adequately investigated, Stevens said. We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena. Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation. \'Very Optimistic\' Stevens said while he was close with his son, we weren\'t that familiar with the day-to-day activities\' he undertook in Libya. On the occasions when his son called home, Stevens said, he didn\'t share many details about his work other than to say that he was very optimistic about the results of the election and the new government. They last spoke by phone in August and by e-mail days before his son\'s death.','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadLibyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. \"it would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue,\" Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. \"The security matters are being adequately investigated,\" Stevens said. \"We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena.\" Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation. \'Very Optimistic\' Stevens said while he was close with his son, \"we weren\'t that familiar with the day-to-day activities\' he undertook in Libya. On the occasions when his son called home, Stevens said, he didn\'t share many details about his work other than to say that \"he was very optimistic about the results of the election and the new government.\" They last spoke by phone in August and by e-mail days before his son\'s death.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Loomis,_California',3,1,'132 - C05739711.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadVery nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue, Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis. California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack ()barna for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. The security matters are being adequately investigated, Stevens said. We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena, Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation.','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadVery nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. \"It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue,\" Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis. California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack ()barna for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. \"The security matters are being adequately investigated,\" Stevens said. \"We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena,\" Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Loomis,_California',3,1,'133 - C05739714.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadIn car driving so can in a bit Very nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Taley on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign, It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue, Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack.','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadIn car driving so can in a bit Very nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Taley on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign, \"It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue,\" Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Looted_art',1,1,'1922 - C05762459.txt','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide legal peace from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have no confidence in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide \"legal peace\" from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors; have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors; have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have \"no confidence\" in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lord_Chancellor',1,1,'1742 - C05761802.txt','couple things on reshuffleAlan Johnson is named Home Secretary. He was considered the only possible alternative to Gordon, a bland, competent, Blairite, consensus choice. Johnson taking Home Secretary in effect puts an end to the coup attempt. Alistair Darling is kept as Chancellor. Ed Balls, Gordon\'s close adviser, was considered a bridge too far given Gordon\'s weakness now. But with Purnell\'s resignation Gordon named Balls\' wife, Yvette Cooper to Purnell\'s job at Work and Pensions Ministry. More later... Sid Mortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree@','couple things on reshuffleAlan Johnson is named Home Secretary. He was considered the only possible alternative to Gordon, a bland, competent, Blairite, consensus choice. Johnson taking Home Secretary in effect puts an end to the coup attempt. Alistair Darling is kept as Chancellor. Ed Balls, Gordon\'s close adviser, was considered a bridge too far given Gordon\'s weakness now. But with Purnell\'s resignation Gordon named Balls\' wife, Yvette Cooper to Purnell\'s job at Work and Pensions Ministry. More later... Sid Mortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree@'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lost_Generation',1,1,'2369 - C05763378.txt','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a re-charging program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S. number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board; welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level; the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day; we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a \"re-charging\" program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S.; number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students; today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lost_in_Translation_(film)',1,1,'3741 - C05766652.txt','Defense Trade Cooperation TreatiesCheryl, Jake, Piper, Alice and Maureen, As State transmitted its QFRs to the Committee last week, we have now fulfilled our commitments to the Committee on these treaties. Bob Harris','Defense Trade Cooperation TreatiesCheryl, Jake, Piper, Alice and Maureen, As State transmitted its QFRs to the Committee last week, we have now fulfilled our commitments to the Committee on these treaties. Bob Harris'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Los_Angeles',3,1,'1291 - C05760678.txt','A little positive reinforcement to pass on to the S Congratulations! Follow-up on March 12 Dinner on MexicoPamela was at the dinner. Francisco, Just wanted to congratulate you and the entire team on a striking success. The Secretary\'s visit was jaw-dropping from the Mexican perspective. I have never seen such a positive reaction to a visit by a high ranking US government official. My personal favorite: Estamos hillarizados por estos dias. There is obviously also a show me the money aspect of the reaction, but even Mexico\'s newspaper of the traditionally anti-American left editorialized about Good Clinton, Bad Napolitano. And inside President Calderon\'s circle they are thrilled with Wednesday\'s meeting. Many congratulations. OK, I will stop bothering you with my emails and allow you to get back to doing your job. warm regards, Pamela Pamela K. Starr, PhD Senior Lecturer Public Diplomacy and International Relations Senior Fellow, Center on Public Diplomacy University of Southern California 3518 Trousdale Parkway Los Angeles, CA 90089-0043 tel: 213-740-4122 fax: 213-742-0281 email > Gonzalez, Francisco J <GonzalezFJ@state.gov> 3/23/2009 8:45 AM > Pamela, Many thanks for this. Your insights and suggestions are very helpful. While the Mexico left me with the impression that we\'re aiming in the right direction (Leslie Bassett, Robert Jacobson and Tom Shannon are excellent), we could 16 B6','A little positive reinforcement to pass on to the S Congratulations! Follow-up on March 12 Dinner on MexicoPamela was at the dinner. Francisco, Just wanted to congratulate you and the entire team on a striking success. The Secretary\'s visit was jaw-dropping from the Mexican perspective. I have never seen such a positive reaction to a visit by a high ranking US government official. My personal favorite: Estamos hillarizados por estos dias. There is obviously also a \"show me the money\" aspect of the reaction, but even Mexico\'s newspaper of the traditionally anti-American left editorialized about \"Good Clinton, Bad Napolitano\". And inside President Calderon\'s circle they are thrilled with Wednesday\'s meeting. Many congratulations. OK, I will stop bothering you with my emails and allow you to get back to doing your job. warm regards, Pamela Pamela K. Starr, PhD Senior Lecturer Public Diplomacy and International Relations Senior Fellow, Center on Public Diplomacy University of Southern California 3518 Trousdale Parkway Los Angeles, CA 90089-0043 tel: 213-740-4122 fax: 213-742-0281 email > \"Gonzalez, Francisco J\" <GonzalezFJ@state.gov> 3/23/2009 8:45 AM > Pamela, Many thanks for this. Your insights and suggestions are very helpful. While the Mexico left me with the impression that we\'re aiming in the right direction (Leslie Bassett, Robert Jacobson and Tom Shannon are excellent), we could 16 B6'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Los_Angeles',3,1,'1782 - C05761884.txt','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, trusted to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums, he says. So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me. For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. Take your time. And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum. When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. Friends of mine, people I knew, he says. They contributed because I asked them to. He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done. Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing. He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though only as a hobby. Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (She\'s beautiful, he beams). 31','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, \"trusted\" to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. \"I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums,\" he says. \"So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me.\" For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately; told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem; he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. \"Take your time.\" And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that \"what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum.\" When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. \"Friends of mine, people I knew,\" he says. \"They contributed because I asked them to.\" He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: \"I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done.\" Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. \"That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing.\" He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though \"only as a hobby.\" Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (\"She\'s beautiful,\" he beams). 31'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Los_Angeles',3,1,'1947 - C05762528.txt','U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman admitted to L.A. hospitalLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Congressman Henry Waxman, the powerful chairman the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee, has been hospitalized in Los Angeles for an undisclosed ailment, a spokeswoman said. The 69-year-old veteran Democrat from Southern California was not feeling well on Tuesday and was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for routine testing, the spokeswoman, Karen Lightfoot said. He\'s feeling much better now, Lightfoot said. She declined to disclose the nature of his ailment or how long he is expected to remain in the hospital. Waxman, a member of Congress since 1975, was a leading co-sponsor of landmark climate change legislation passed by the House on Friday.','U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman admitted to L.A. hospitalLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Congressman Henry Waxman, the powerful chairman the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee, has been hospitalized in Los Angeles for an undisclosed ailment, a spokeswoman said. The 69-year-old veteran Democrat from Southern California was not feeling well on Tuesday and was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for \"routine testing,\" the spokeswoman, Karen Lightfoot said. \"He\'s feeling much better now,\" Lightfoot said. She declined to disclose the nature of his ailment or how long he is expected to remain in the hospital. Waxman, a member of Congress since 1975, was a leading co-sponsor of landmark climate change legislation passed by the House on Friday.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Los_Angeles_Times',1,1,'2736 - C05764360.txt','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree. A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word coup by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a coup d\'etat as a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group. So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for \"the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree.\" A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word \"coup\" by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a \"coup d\'etat\" as \"a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics; especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group.\" So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Los_Baños,_Laguna',1,1,'2017 - C05762640.txt','Time Window for S Meeting with Zelaya Tomorrow? Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #12 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 5 Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #11 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 4Fyi They are now saying that Zelaya doesn\'t want to travel tomorrow because wants to participate (remotely) in the burial ceremony on Monday for those who died in violence at the airport today. He said he will return to Washington on Tuesday in time to meet in the late afternoon. They are asking if it would be possible to have the meeting sometime on Tuesday late afternoon instead. Courtney She previously had indicated noon or later for a meeting Huma and Lona, Sorry for the late email, but Central America Office Director Christopher Webster just called me to inquire about a possible meeting between Zelaya and the Secretary tomorrow. He said they are trying to convince Zelaya to return from San Salvador to the U.S. and that A/S Shannon indicated the Secretary had said that she would be willing to meet with him tomorrow. They were wondering if they could give Zelaya a window of time for a meeting (see email below from DCM in Sal Salvador). Please advise. Thanks, Courtney The plan is for Hugo Martinez to pull Zelaya aside for me to be able to urge that he get to washdc for mtg with S tomorrow. Please tell me if there is a time window for that mtg. Tom Shannon sais earlier that it was in the afternoon. If you can find out whether Zelaya will be returning to Washington, that would be very helpful. Chris Thanks  Jacobs, Janice L Carter, Sharon Zelaya just landed in El SAlvador. Robert I Laidlaw, Philip G Llorens, Hugo Benning, Douglass R Cc: Managua POL SES-0 East, Kyle D (Managua) Managua, RSO - Officers Boyle, Kathleen L (Managua) Los Banos- Jardina, Michelle G (Managua) Pierre, Martial (Managua) Martz, Sara E (Managua) Harris, Lara K (Managua) Krzywda, David A (Managua) \'jesse.s.curtis \'donkachris Jacobs, Janice 1 Carter, Sharon (USAID/N/DMD) Blau, Robert I Jesse: Did the Nicaraguans indicate where Zelaya is headed? To San Salvador or back to Washington? I have copied Embassy San Salvador\'s Charge Bob Blau and Political Counselor Phil Laidlaw. I have also copied Ambassador Llorens and Tegucigalpa\'s Acting DCM Douglass Benning (Simon Henshaw is on leave). Thanks, Chris Looping other members of SITREP spam -- Managua understands that plane with ousted HOND President Zelaya left WDC at approx 1500 WDC time. Also understand that plane is expected in Managua at approx 1924 local. Understand that a separate plane with Argentine Pres Kirchner and Ecuadorian Pres. Correa also left WDC this afternoon en route to El Salvador. NEW INFORMATION About 45 minutes ago, Telesur had images of apparent pro-Zelaya supporters at the airport fence and trying to pull it down. Security forces inside the airport compound re-deployed to prevent a breach. It seems they did use white smoke or gas to deter protestor action. Telesur also reported that shots were fired into the assembled crowd and that one or two people were shot and killed (no names or confirmation). Images of ambulances in crowd were visible. It seems now that the fence has been breached and a handful of pro-Zelaya supporters move in and out of airport area to pick up rocks and retreat (there is open, clear area inside fence, possible construction). Security forces have taken up positions on tarmac, presumably to prevent further incursion. With respect to Micheleti assertion that NIC troops have mobilized near the border, our NIC contacts, both in GON and private citizens indicate that there has been NO/NO unusual NIC mil activity at border -- Las Manos or El Espino. However, as of 1900 Saturday, border contacts at El Espino report that HOND military reinforced its presence by about 70 personnel, who remain at El Espino. We were told this happened at Las Manos as well, but have not yet been able to confirm with our sources at that border location. Will continue to monitor and observe. 80','Time Window for S Meeting with Zelaya Tomorrow? Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #12 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 5 Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #11 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 4Fyi They are now saying that Zelaya doesn\'t want to travel tomorrow because wants to participate (remotely) in the burial ceremony on Monday for those who died in violence at the airport today. He said he will return to Washington on Tuesday in time to meet in the late afternoon. They are asking if it would be possible to have the meeting sometime on Tuesday late afternoon instead. Courtney She previously had indicated noon or later for a meeting Huma and Lona, Sorry for the late email, but Central America Office Director Christopher Webster just called me to inquire about a possible meeting between Zelaya and the Secretary tomorrow. He said they are trying to convince Zelaya to return from San Salvador to the U.S. and that A/S Shannon indicated the Secretary had said that she would be willing to meet with him tomorrow. They were wondering if they could give Zelaya a window of time for a meeting (see email below from DCM in Sal Salvador). Please advise. Thanks, Courtney The plan is for Hugo Martinez to pull Zelaya aside for me to be able to urge that he get to washdc for mtg with S tomorrow. Please tell me if there is a time window for that mtg. Tom Shannon sais earlier that it was in the afternoon. If you can find out whether Zelaya will be returning to Washington, that would be very helpful. Chris Thanks ; Jacobs, Janice L; Carter, Sharon Zelaya just landed in El SAlvador. Robert I; Laidlaw, Philip G; Llorens, Hugo; Benning, Douglass R Cc: Managua POL; SES-0; East, Kyle D (Managua); Managua, RSO - Officers; Boyle, Kathleen L (Managua); Los Banos- Jardina, Michelle G (Managua); Pierre, Martial (Managua); Martz, Sara E (Managua); Harris, Lara K (Managua); Krzywda, David A (Managua); \'jesse.s.curtis \'donkachris Jacobs, Janice 1; Carter, Sharon (USAID/N/DMD); Blau, Robert I Jesse: Did the Nicaraguans indicate where Zelaya is headed? To San Salvador or back to Washington? I have copied Embassy San Salvador\'s Charge Bob Blau and Political Counselor Phil Laidlaw. I have also copied Ambassador Llorens and Tegucigalpa\'s Acting DCM Douglass Benning (Simon Henshaw is on leave). Thanks, Chris Looping other members of SITREP spam -- Managua understands that plane with ousted HOND President Zelaya left WDC at approx 1500 WDC time. Also understand that plane is expected in Managua at approx 1924 local. Understand that a separate plane with Argentine Pres Kirchner and Ecuadorian Pres. Correa also left WDC this afternoon en route to El Salvador. NEW INFORMATION About 45 minutes ago, Telesur had images of apparent pro-Zelaya supporters at the airport fence and trying to pull it down. Security forces inside the airport compound re-deployed to prevent a breach. It seems they did use white smoke or gas to deter protestor action. Telesur also reported that shots were fired into the assembled crowd and that one or two people were shot and killed (no names or confirmation). Images of ambulances in crowd were visible. It seems now that the fence has been breached and a handful of pro-Zelaya supporters move in and out of airport area to pick up rocks and retreat (there is open, clear area inside fence, possible construction). Security forces have taken up positions on tarmac, presumably to prevent further incursion. With respect to Micheleti assertion that NIC troops have mobilized near the border, our NIC contacts, both in GON and private citizens indicate that there has been NO/NO unusual NIC mil activity at border -- Las Manos or El Espino. However, as of 1900 Saturday, border contacts at El Espino report that HOND military reinforced its presence by about 70 personnel, who remain at El Espino. We were told this happened at Las Manos as well, but have not yet been able to confirm with our sources at that border location. Will continue to monitor and observe. 80'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Louder_than_Words_(David_Guetta_and_Afrojack_song)',1,1,'2736 - C05764360.txt','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree. A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word coup by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a coup d\'etat as a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group. So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for \"the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree.\" A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word \"coup\" by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a \"coup d\'etat\" as \"a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics; especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group.\" So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Louisiana',2,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Louisiana',2,1,'3242 - C05765689.txt','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Lou_DAllesandro',2,1,'2691 - C05764268.txt','ScheduleSounds good -- and I apologize about all of the private meetings today, I should have done a separate schedule for you. 2:30pm is Ken Feinberg. 4pm is Lou D\'Allesandro dropping by for a quick hello. 6pm is General Keane and he knows we will get back to him about location. 6pm is the earliest he can do today. I told Andrew I would do the things he requested in his memo to me and he should talk to you about scheduling.','ScheduleSounds good -- and I apologize about all of the private meetings today, I should have done a separate schedule for you. 2:30pm is Ken Feinberg. 4pm is Lou D\'Allesandro dropping by for a quick hello. 6pm is General Keane and he knows we will get back to him about location. 6pm is the earliest he can do today. I told Andrew I would do the things he requested in his memo to me and he should talk to you about scheduling.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Lou_DAllesandro',2,1,'2694 - C05764271.txt','ScheduleWill do. Let\'s do Jack at the office. Sounds good -- and I apologize about all of the private meetings today, I should have done a separate schedule for you. 2:30pm is Ken Feinberg. 4pm is Lou D\'Allesandro dropping by for a quick hello. 6pm is General Keane and he knows we will get back to him about location. 6pm is the earliest he can do today. I told Andrew I would do the things he requested in his memo to me and he should talk to you about scheduling.','ScheduleWill do. Let\'s do Jack at the office. Sounds good -- and I apologize about all of the private meetings today, I should have done a separate schedule for you. 2:30pm is Ken Feinberg. 4pm is Lou D\'Allesandro dropping by for a quick hello. 6pm is General Keane and he knows we will get back to him about location. 6pm is the earliest he can do today. I told Andrew I would do the things he requested in his memo to me and he should talk to you about scheduling.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lou_Gehrig',1,1,'1714 - C05761738.txt','NYUFyi in case you wanted to see raw input Thanks for the opportunity to suggest a line or two - 1. As a Yankees fan (though not as expert as Kris), and an eyewitness to the cap fiasco, I share everyone\'s sensitivity to sports references. But I\'m not dead set against trying to leverage that sensitivity in a self- deprecating, appropriately funny way. A couple thoughts along those lines: a. As you can see, I resisted the urge to wear my Yankees cap. b. (if the stage is set up near, for example, second base substitute whatever part of the field she\'s near) This is about as close as I\'m going to get to playing second base for the Yankees c. I kind of feel at home here in Yankee Stadium, because ever since January, I\'ve been playing on a team with a bunch of guys wearing pinstripes. (on the other hand, I\'m a little concerned about suggesting that the 1923 team looked the same, talked the same, and came from the same cities and towns - seems to be a little dismissive of a team that included such outsized personalities as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Also, saying Today\'s Yankees play with the strength of a global team could provoke an unintended laugh because they are playing so poorly this year, so far. Maybe safer to broaden it to all of baseball - like Major League Baseball is comprised of truly global teams. And the I don\'t care whether you bring us home a World Series seems like stretching too far for a sports metaphor, but in a way that doesn\'t really make sense in context. maybe better as I have every confidence that you will. ..You are starting your post-graduate life on a field of dreams, and you have every reason to believe that your own dreams of a better world can come true. (or something akin to that). 2. I think the speech could benefit from one clear soundbite that more succinctly captures the essence of her remarks. More of a clarion call to service, something like: ...And I hope some of you will join our ranks. But the State Department cannot go up against the great challenges of our time alone. And so my message to you today is this: be the special envoys of your ideals, using the vast communications tools at your disposal to help advance the interests of this nation and every nation. Be citizen ambassadors in the course of your personal and professional lives, helping to forge partnerships built on mutual interest in the face of global crises. By creating diplomatic social networks, you isz','NYUFyi in case you wanted to see raw input Thanks for the opportunity to suggest a line or two - 1. As a Yankees fan (though not as expert as Kris), and an eyewitness to the \"cap\" fiasco, I share everyone\'s sensitivity to sports references. But I\'m not dead set against trying to leverage that sensitivity in a self- deprecating, appropriately funny way. A couple thoughts along those lines: a. \"As you can see, I resisted the urge to wear my Yankees cap.\" b. (if the stage is set up near, for example, second base; substitute whatever part of the field she\'s near) \"This is about as close as I\'m going to get to playing second base for the Yankees\" c. \"I kind of feel at home here in Yankee Stadium, because ever since January, I\'ve been playing on a team with a bunch of guys wearing pinstripes.\" (on the other hand, I\'m a little concerned about suggesting that the 1923 team \"looked the same, talked the same, and came from the same cities and towns\" - seems to be a little dismissive of a team that included such outsized personalities as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Also, saying \"Today\'s Yankees play with the strength of a global team\" could provoke an unintended laugh because they are playing so poorly this year, so far. Maybe safer to broaden it to all of baseball - like \"Major League Baseball is comprised of truly global teams.\" And the \"I don\'t care whether you bring us home a World Series\" seems like stretching too far for a sports metaphor, but in a way that doesn\'t really make sense in context. maybe better as \"I have every confidence that you will. ..You are starting your post-graduate life on a field of dreams, and you have every reason to believe that your own dreams of a better world can come true.\" (or something akin to that). 2. I think the speech could benefit from one clear \"soundbite\" that more succinctly captures the essence of her remarks. More of a clarion call to service, something like: \"...And I hope some of you will join our ranks. But the State Department cannot go up against the great challenges of our time alone. And so my message to you today is this: be the special envoys of your ideals, using the vast communications tools at your disposal to help advance the interests of this nation and every nation. Be citizen ambassadors in the course of your personal and professional lives, helping to forge partnerships built on mutual interest in the face of global crises. By creating diplomatic social networks, you isz'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Love',1,1,'2262 - C05763039.txt','Re: Fw:Why? B/c it reminds you of someone we now and love - aka you? :) I respect her reasoning altho I regret her sense of responsibility. Fyi','Re: Fw:Why? B/c it reminds you of someone we now and love - aka you? :) I respect her reasoning altho I regret her sense of responsibility. Fyi'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lower_house',1,1,'3640 - C05766449.txt','Haiti: PM Concerns & Mexico Assistance Conference Mexico conference on HaitiCheryl, Meghann, Below is some intel David got on the Mexico conference David picked up from the Mexicans here. The conference\'s timing would be extremely awkward if things proceed as Guy Noel suggests: Guy reports that they have decided to go forward with: 1)October 29th Interpellation (Impeachment) of the PM 2) Oct. 31St the president will add the ratification of the new PM on the existing list of the LOWER HOUSE activities (which Guy asserts is illegal) 3) November 3rd Nomination of the new PM 4) Then the ratification of the PM You can bet that the PM will repeat all this verbatim to George Soros when she sees him today. Not sure what - if anything - that will provoke. got this information too and has a pre-scheduled meeting with Preval today. I understand he plans on raising this. We\'ll let you know what we hear. In my Tuesday lunch with Gabriel I mentioned in very clear terms our concern about any sort of turmoil in government reflecting very badly on the international community\'s efforts to tout Haiti as stable and open for investment. He said he understood. He said, I don\'t see Michelle (Pierre-Louis) going anywhere soon. He conceded that while Preval did have a majority in Parliament, he could not control all parliamentarians on all issues. We\'ll try and get in to see someone from the Senate in the coming days. This is why a call would be most useful. KM I had dinner last night with Mexican DCM Alan Romero and asked about the November 5-6 conference on Haiti sponsored by the GOM. He told me that they had originally hoped it could be a forum for a broad discussion on the','Haiti: PM Concerns & Mexico Assistance Conference Mexico conference on HaitiCheryl, Meghann, Below is some intel David got on the Mexico conference David picked up from the Mexicans here. The conference\'s timing would be extremely awkward if things proceed as Guy Noel suggests: Guy reports that \"they\" have decided to go forward with: 1)October 29th Interpellation (Impeachment) of the PM 2) Oct. 31St the president will add the ratification of the new PM on the existing list of the LOWER HOUSE activities (which Guy asserts is illegal) 3) November 3rd Nomination of the new PM 4) Then the ratification of the PM You can bet that the PM will repeat all this verbatim to George Soros when she sees him today. Not sure what - if anything - that will provoke. got this information too and has a pre-scheduled meeting with Preval today. I understand he plans on raising this. We\'ll let you know what we hear. In my Tuesday lunch with Gabriel I mentioned in very clear terms our concern about any sort of turmoil in government reflecting very badly on the international community\'s efforts to tout Haiti as stable and open for investment. He said he understood. He said, \"I don\'t see Michelle (Pierre-Louis) going anywhere soon.\" He conceded that while Preval did have a majority in Parliament, he could not control all parliamentarians on all issues. We\'ll try and get in to see someone from the Senate in the coming days. This is why a call would be most useful. KM I had dinner last night with Mexican DCM Alan Romero and asked about the November 5-6 conference on Haiti sponsored by the GOM. He told me that they had originally hoped it could be a forum for a broad discussion on the'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Loy_W._Henderson',1,1,'320 - C05758433.txt','trying to connect....Did you get anything from him? See below. Hillary, I\'ve been trying to get a couple of reasonably time-sensitive messages to you for a couple of weeks via Cheryl\'s State Department e-mail, and I\'ve heard nothing back. Is there a different channel I should use? Strobe PS: here\'s the last one I sent, with an attachment of the earlier one Cheryl, I\'m resending a message that I first sent on April 14. I can imagine how flooded your inbox is, but I\'d be grateful if you could give me some idea of whether what I\'m proposing below might work. If there\'s any chance, I\'ll send you the full list of people from the Board and Intl Advisory Council. BTW, I\'ve heard terrific reports about the Sec\'s Town Meeting in Iraq yesterday, including from my friend who I gather is slated to go to as ambassador. He\'s as good as they get. One other thing (speaking of ambassadorships), I\'m concerned about what I gather may happen with regard to the Tokyo embassy?not least because the Japanese are getting concerned. I realize the locus of decision-making there is the White House, but given the terrific start the HRC gave to the US-Japan relationship by going to Tokyo first on her trip to Asia, I\'d be sorry to see any, setback there. Here follows my earlier message.... Hi, Cheryl. I wanted to take a quiet sounding with you about possibly getting a bit of time for the Brookings board of trustees and International Advisory Council on June 4. If there\'s any possibility at all, I\'ll come in, via any channel you suggest, with a formal request, but here\'s the essence of it: we\'ve got a very distinguished board which she\'s met with before (a week after the 2004 election), plus a group of 20+ high-level international types etc.). We could do it in a way that minimizes the imposition on her time?i.e., bring the group into the department an assemble in the Loy Henderson auditorium (or whatever it\'s called these days, or a similar 1st floor venue), and she comes down and talks to us for 15 minutes and take 15 minutes of questions, over and out. We did this','trying to connect....Did you get anything from him? See below. Hillary, I\'ve been trying to get a couple of reasonably time-sensitive messages to you for a couple of weeks via Cheryl\'s State Department e-mail, and I\'ve heard nothing back. Is there a different channel I should use? Strobe PS: here\'s the last one I sent, with an attachment of the earlier one Cheryl, I\'m resending a message that I first sent on April 14. I can imagine how flooded your inbox is, but I\'d be grateful if you could give me some idea of whether what I\'m proposing below might work. If there\'s any chance, I\'ll send you the full list of people from the Board and Intl Advisory Council. BTW, I\'ve heard terrific reports about the Sec\'s Town Meeting in Iraq yesterday, including from my friend who I gather is slated to go to as ambassador. He\'s as good as they get. One other thing (speaking of ambassadorships), I\'m concerned about what I gather may happen with regard to the Tokyo embassy?not least because the Japanese are getting concerned. I realize the locus of decision-making there is the White House, but given the terrific start the HRC gave to the US-Japan relationship by going to Tokyo first on her trip to Asia, I\'d be sorry to see any, setback there. Here follows my earlier message.... Hi, Cheryl. I wanted to take a quiet sounding with you about possibly getting a bit of time for the Brookings board of trustees and International Advisory Council on June 4. If there\'s any possibility at all, I\'ll come in, via any channel you suggest, with a formal request, but here\'s the essence of it: we\'ve got a very distinguished board which she\'s met with before (a week after the 2004 election), plus a group of 20+ high-level international types etc.). We could do it in a way that minimizes the imposition on her time?i.e., bring the group into the department an assemble in the Loy Henderson auditorium (or whatever it\'s called these days, or a similar 1st floor venue), and she comes down and talks to us for 15 minutes and take 15 minutes of questions, over and out. We did this'),(12.064573083253274,6.032286541626637,2500,'LTE_(telecommunication)',6,2,'144 - C05739729.txt','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for Expeditionary Diplomacy, and the Real [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quotExpeditionary Diplomacy,Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID &quot and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy \'To: &quot[Salon]&quot &Itsalon@co - mmitteefortherepublic.org&gt','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for \"Expeditionary Diplomacy, \"and the Real [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quot;Expeditionary Diplomacy,Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID &quot; and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy \'To: &quot[Salon]&quot; &Itsalon@co - mmitteefortherepublic.org&gt;'),(12.064573083253274,6.032286541626637,2500,'LTE_(telecommunication)',6,2,'148 - C05739733.txt','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for Expeditionary Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for Expeditionary Diplomacy, and the Real [Salop\' The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quotExpeditionary Diplomacy,Diplomacy, \'and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Worth reading. Fro mailtc Sent. Monday, October 15, - 2012 _u:zi-- A79? Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID &gum and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for \"Expeditionary Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for \"Expeditionary Diplomacy, \"and the Real [Salop\' The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quotExpeditionary Diplomacy,Diplomacy, \'and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Worth reading. Fro \"mailtc Sent. Monday, October 15, - 2012 _u:zi-- A79? Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID &gum; and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy'),(12.064573083253274,6.032286541626637,2500,'LTE_(telecommunication)',6,2,'161 - C05739750.txt','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for Expeditionary Diplomacy, arid the Real [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quotExpeditionary Diplomacy,Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID B6 &quot and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for \"Expeditionary Diplomacy, \"arid the Real [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quot;Expeditionary Diplomacy,Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID B6 &quot; and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy'),(12.064573083253274,6.032286541626637,2500,'LTE_(telecommunication)',6,2,'21 - C05739578.txt','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaSending direct. Just in. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DRUID From tyler clnunheller &It kgt','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaSending direct. Just in. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DRUID From tyler clnunheller &It; kgt;'),(12.064573083253274,6.032286541626637,2500,'LTE_(telecommunication)',6,2,'22 - C05739579.txt','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaSending direct. Just in. Serafrom my Verizori Wireless 4G LTE DAVID','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaSending direct. Just in. Serafrom my Verizori Wireless 4G LTE DAVID'),(12.064573083253274,6.032286541626637,2500,'LTE_(telecommunication)',6,2,'27 - C05739588.txt','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaWill do. We should get this around asap. Sending direct. Just Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaWill do. We should get this around asap. Sending direct. Just Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Luanda',5,1,'1061 - C05760294.txt','ScheduleDear Hillary, I too am sorry not to be able to see you this time. I am currently making about one trip a month to DC for Symbion, so I am sure there will be an opportunity in the near future. I hesitate to pester you personally so if there is somebody I can work through to coordinate a time please let me know or have them drop me a note. My schedule is much more flexible than yours. By the way I just returned from Angola. Your stop there was a big hit. I found Luanda to be fascinating and much different from much of Africa. I also found the women to be much more overtly powerful in their own right and not exercising that power through their husbands. How refreshing. Valerie speaks to Women\'s Voices tonight and in. prepping has been reading Half the Sky which reinforces everything you and Melanne have been fighting for for years. When I gave my ambassadorial farewell address in Gabon in 1995 I made a point of saying that if I were the God of development assistance I would do only one thing: give all the money to the women and then sit back and watch them drive African economies forward. I hope you succeed in pushing the world in that direction. I don\'t know of a more forceful and qualified advocate. Joe Ambassador Joseph Wilson Director, Symbion Power Email: website: www.symbion-power.com This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify immediately. Joe--','ScheduleDear Hillary, I too am sorry not to be able to see you this time. I am currently making about one trip a month to DC for Symbion, so I am sure there will be an opportunity in the near future. I hesitate to pester you personally so if there is somebody I can work through to coordinate a time please let me know or have them drop me a note. My schedule is much more flexible than yours. By the way I just returned from Angola. Your stop there was a big hit. I found Luanda to be fascinating and much different from much of Africa. I also found the women to be much more overtly powerful in their own right and not exercising that power through their husbands. How refreshing. Valerie speaks to Women\'s Voices tonight and in. prepping has been reading \"Half the Sky\" which reinforces everything you and Melanne have been fighting for for years. When I gave my ambassadorial farewell address in Gabon in 1995 I made a point of saying that if I were the God of development assistance I would do only one thing: give all the money to the women and then sit back and watch them drive African economies forward. I hope you succeed in pushing the world in that direction. I don\'t know of a more forceful and qualified advocate. Joe Ambassador Joseph Wilson Director, Symbion Power Email: website: www.symbion-power.com This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify immediately. Joe--'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Luanda',5,1,'2362 - C05763323.txt','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities, the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. \"The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities,\" the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Luanda',5,1,'2539 - C05763982.txt','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633 77','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633 77'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Luanda',5,1,'2549 - C05764000.txt','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Luanda',5,1,'2559 - C05764022.txt','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIACheryl: The Russians are trying to cash in on Angola\'s upside potential. With the Angola\'s oil and mineral wealth, as well as its vast agricultural potential, the Russians see dollars signs in their eyes. I hope some American companies, backed up with OPIC and Ex-Im Bank guarantees and loans, will go in to build housing and other infrastructure. Johnnie FYI ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIACheryl: The Russians are trying to cash in on Angola\'s upside potential. With the Angola\'s oil and mineral wealth, as well as its vast agricultural potential, the Russians see dollars signs in their eyes. I hope some American companies, backed up with OPIC and Ex-Im Bank guarantees and loans, will go in to build housing and other infrastructure. Johnnie FYI ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Luís_Amado',3,1,'1733 - C05761783.txt','Mini Schedule Friday 6/5/0911:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURIUSH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL Iv/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-HWAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SEC\'Y OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90TH BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 16','Mini Schedule Friday 6/5/0911:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURIUSH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL Iv/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-HWAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SEC\'Y OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90TH BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 16'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Luís_Amado',3,1,'1739 - C05761795.txt','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 1:20 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:20 pm * PRE-BRIEF FOR TURKISH BILATERAL * 1:25 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURKISH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL w/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-H WAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SECY OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPARTState Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90 1 BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 19','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 1:20 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:20 pm * PRE-BRIEF FOR TURKISH BILATERAL * 1:25 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURKISH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL w/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-H WAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SECY OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPARTState Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90\" 1 BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 19'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Luís_Amado',3,1,'1740 - C05761797.txt','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Okay good to know, we have a couple informal call requests that we could get through during that time. Also I will not leave the office before 5:30. Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 20','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Okay good to know, we have a couple informal call requests that we could get through during that time. Also I will not leave the office before 5:30. Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 20'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Luis_Moreno_Ocampo',1,1,'3003 - C05764855.txt','ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding Committee>Committee> I am still with the Israeli delegation and am waiting for the moment they hear this. The press release does not even say this was at Ocampo\'s request. http://www.icc-cpi.int/NR/exeres/EOBE66F1-C4A5-4F33-A0D5-E369036533FA.htm sorry if this is old news. Note concluding line: A further report is to be presented by the PNA in the near future, clarifying additional issues discussed during the meeting. ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact- Finding Committee ICC-OTP-20091016-PR465 On 16 October, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Luis Moreno-Ocampo, received a Palestinian delegation headed by Dr. Ali Khashan, Minister of Justice of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). Dr. Khashan was accompanied by the Palestinian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Nabil Abuznaid, and a team of legal experts including Vaughan Lowe QC, Professor of International Law at Oxford University. The Prosecutor also received members of the Independent Fact-finding Committee led by Professor John Dugard and members of the Arab League Secretariat, in the context of ongoing consultations. The PNA delegation submitted a preliminary report presenting its legal arguments in support of the declaration lodged on 22 January 2009, accepting the jurisdiction of the Court over crimes committed in Palestine. The Office will carefully examine all supporting arguments submitted, starting with the initial issue of whether the declaration by the PNA accepting the exercise of jurisdiction by the ICC meets statutory requirements. The Prosecutor said','ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding Committee>Committee> I am still with the Israeli delegation and am waiting for the moment they hear this. The press release does not even say this was at Ocampo\'s request. http://www.icc-cpi.int/NR/exeres/EOBE66F1-C4A5-4F33-A0D5-E369036533FA.htm sorry if this is old news. Note concluding line: A further report is to be presented by the PNA in the near future, clarifying additional issues discussed during the meeting. ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact- Finding Committee ICC-OTP-20091016-PR465 On 16 October, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Luis Moreno-Ocampo, received a Palestinian delegation headed by Dr. Ali Khashan, Minister of Justice of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). Dr. Khashan was accompanied by the Palestinian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Nabil Abuznaid, and a team of legal experts including Vaughan Lowe QC, Professor of International Law at Oxford University. The Prosecutor also received members of the Independent Fact-finding Committee led by Professor John Dugard and members of the Arab League Secretariat, in the context of ongoing consultations. The PNA delegation submitted a preliminary report presenting its legal arguments in support of the declaration lodged on 22 January 2009, accepting the jurisdiction of the Court over crimes committed in Palestine. The Office will carefully examine all supporting arguments submitted, starting with the initial issue of whether the declaration by the PNA accepting the exercise of jurisdiction by the ICC meets statutory requirements. The Prosecutor said'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Luiz_Inácio_Lula_da_Silva',1,1,'3381 - C05765928.txt','HondurasWe\'ll see what comes of this, but... Meanwhile, Amorim was in Esfahan, Iran with Mottaki yesterday. Brazil signals recognition of Honduran election (AP) ?40 minutes ago RIO DE JANEIRO ?A top Brazilian official has signaled that Latin America\'s largest nation may recognize the Honduran candidate who won last weekend\'s post-coup presidential election. Dilma Rousseff is chief of staff for Brazilian President Luiz !neck) Lula da Silva. Rousseff says the Central American country\'s Nov. 29 election should be considered separately from the June 28 coup that ousted ex-President Manuel Zelaya. Previously, the government had said it would not recognize the election unless Zelaya was returned to office and allowed to serve out his term, which ends Jan. 27. Rousseff told Brazilian television late Friday from Germany that the coup is one thing and discussing the election another. She says this new process ? the election ? has to be considered.','HondurasWe\'ll see what comes of this, but... Meanwhile, Amorim was in Esfahan, Iran with Mottaki yesterday. Brazil signals recognition of Honduran election (AP) ?40 minutes ago RIO DE JANEIRO ?A top Brazilian official has signaled that Latin America\'s largest nation may recognize the Honduran candidate who won last weekend\'s post-coup presidential election. Dilma Rousseff is chief of staff for Brazilian President Luiz !neck) Lula da Silva. Rousseff says the Central American country\'s Nov. 29 election should be considered separately from the June 28 coup that ousted ex-President Manuel Zelaya. Previously, the government had said it would not recognize the election unless Zelaya was returned to office and allowed to serve out his term, which ends Jan. 27. Rousseff told Brazilian television late Friday from Germany that the coup \"is one thing\" and \"discussing the election\" another. She says \"this new process\" ? the election ? \"has to be considered.\"'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Lute',2,1,'2206 - C05762908.txt','London ConferenceHolbrooke just told me he was going to London on 1/6 w Lute, Liz Sherwood-Randall and, maybe, Michele Flournoy. Do you think Phil Gordon and Jack or you should go?','London ConferenceHolbrooke just told me he was going to London on 1/6 w Lute, Liz Sherwood-Randall and, maybe, Michele Flournoy. Do you think Phil Gordon and Jack or you should go?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Lute',2,1,'2208 - C05762910.txt','London ConferenceOk. I do believe he should be accompanied. Let me think about who would be best. Holbrooke just told me he was going to London on 1/6 w Lute, Liz Sherwood-Randall and, maybe, Michele Flournoy. Do you think Phil Gordon and Jack or you should go?','London ConferenceOk. I do believe he should be accompanied. Let me think about who would be best. Holbrooke just told me he was going to London on 1/6 w Lute, Liz Sherwood-Randall and, maybe, Michele Flournoy. Do you think Phil Gordon and Jack or you should go?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lyndon_B._Johnson',1,1,'1920 - C05762452.txt','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings; as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Lynn_Woolsey',1,1,'1894 - C05762384.txt','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'M-179_(Michigan_highway)',1,1,'3319 - C05765839.txt','Breaking News on MD roll out RE. Thanks ThanksFYI more ? I\'ve spoken to Jim who is addressing but we can catch up about this when we speak. I\'ll let you know if I hear anything from D or others on MD roll out. Best, Ellen We have to stay dogged on this so let\'s stay linked on this until we are sure it is as it should be. cdm Frain: Tauscher, ailen 0 Thanks for checking this out an hopefully I haven\'t wasted your time but it is always constructive to have a sanity check at times like this. I am very appreciative of your standing with me and now more fully understand our challenges. I\'m 179','Breaking News on MD roll out RE. Thanks ThanksFYI more ? I\'ve spoken to Jim who is addressing but we can catch up about this when we speak. I\'ll let you know if I hear anything from D or others on MD roll out. Best, Ellen We have to stay dogged on this so let\'s stay linked on this until we are sure it is as it should be. cdm Frain: Tauscher, ailen 0 Thanks for checking this out an hopefully I haven\'t wasted your time but it is always constructive to have a sanity check at times like this. I am very appreciative of your standing with me and now more fully understand our challenges. I\'m 179'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Maale_Adumim',1,1,'1877 - C05762349.txt','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, The Settlements Myth, is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the road map for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements). Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the construction line of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain existing major Israeli population centers in the West Bank on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . . One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an agreed outcome of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the construction line, saying that within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria. However, there never were any agreed principles of settlement activities. Moreover, the effort to define the construction line was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, \"The Settlements Myth,\" is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the \"road map\" for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: \"GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements).\" Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley; President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon; and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the \"construction line\" of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain \"existing major Israeli population centers\" in the West Bank \"on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . .\" One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an \"agreed outcome\" of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the \"construction line,\" saying that \"within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria.\" However, there never were any \"agreed principles of settlement activities.\" Moreover, the effort to define the \"construction line\" was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Maazullah_Khan',1,1,'3212 - C05765610.txt','Police: Bomb kills 5 in northwest PakistanPESHAWAR (AP) - A police officer said a bomb near a crowded market in northwest Pakistan has killed at least five people. The bombing is the third attack in as many days in or close to Peshawar, the capital of Pakistan\'s North West Frontier Province. Police officer Maazullah Khan said Tuesday\'s bombing in Charsada city also wounded at least 20 people. The city is some 25 miles north of Peshawar. Local TV footage showed a destroyed car and several badly damaged stalls and shops. Ambulances ferried the dead and injured to the hospital along roads littered with debris.','Police: Bomb kills 5 in northwest PakistanPESHAWAR (AP) - A police officer said a bomb near a crowded market in northwest Pakistan has killed at least five people. The bombing is the third attack in as many days in or close to Peshawar, the capital of Pakistan\'s North West Frontier Province. Police officer Maazullah Khan said Tuesday\'s bombing in Charsada city also wounded at least 20 people. The city is some 25 miles north of Peshawar. Local TV footage showed a destroyed car and several badly damaged stalls and shops. Ambulances ferried the dead and injured to the hospital along roads littered with debris.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Madagascar',4,1,'1191 - C05760487.txt','Guinea/MadagascarI agree on both, but wonder can we abstain on the first? Also, I have not rec\'d the speech draft. Should I have ? There are a number of different possibilities for how the decision on the Guinea/Madagascar credentials may go tomorrow. (It is Zambia and Tanzania bringing the challenge on behalf of the AU.) I was under the impression that we would not have to vote on the potential credentials challenges. We may have to. We may have to vote on a motion to *deny* them credentials and exclude them. For the moment, the guidance is to vote to credential all countries ? including these two ? as is customary, while conducting outreach with Tanzania, Zambia, and the AU to explain that we have our own imperatives but we support the fact that they are taking a principled stand. We may have to vote on a motion to *defer* decision, which would allow them to be seated and vote but would not formally grant credentials. For the moment, the guidance is to potentially support such a motion ? this was the practice with respect to South Africa between 1983 and 1994. Everyone is in the same place on this. Ultimately, however, the whole thing may die of its own weight. This is probably the most likely outcome.','Guinea/MadagascarI agree on both, but wonder can we abstain on the first? Also, I have not rec\'d the speech draft. Should I have ? There are a number of different possibilities for how the decision on the Guinea/Madagascar credentials may go tomorrow. (It is Zambia and Tanzania bringing the challenge on behalf of the AU.) I was under the impression that we would not have to vote on the potential credentials challenges. We may have to. We may have to vote on a motion to *deny* them credentials and exclude them. For the moment, the guidance is to vote to credential all countries ? including these two ? as is customary, while conducting outreach with Tanzania, Zambia, and the AU to explain that we have our own imperatives but we support the fact that they are taking a principled stand. We may have to vote on a motion to *defer* decision, which would allow them to be seated and vote but would not formally grant credentials. For the moment, the guidance is to potentially support such a motion ? this was the practice with respect to South Africa between 1983 and 1994. Everyone is in the same place on this. Ultimately, however, the whole thing may die of its own weight. This is probably the most likely outcome.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Madagascar',4,1,'2977 - C05764807.txt','Honduras Military Coup DecisionINTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for specified legal prohibitions on assistance. Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be candidate countries but for legal prohibitions that prohibit assistance. The report would also provide an explanation of the legal prohibition (in fact, other coup restricted countries, such as Cote d\'Ivoire, Madagascar, Mauritania, and Sudan, are on the prohibited list and section 7008 is explicitly mentioned). The list must be approved by the Board of the MCC, of which the Secretary is the chair, and is due on 9/10. It is our understanding that an action memo will be presented to the Secretary, perhaps as early as next week, so that she can approve submission of the report. The action memo will require the Secretary to decide whether Honduras is a country without a specified legal prohibition or whether such a prohibition has in fact attached. Department Legal Practice 296','Honduras Military Coup DecisionINTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for \"specified legal prohibitions on assistance.\" Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be candidate countries but for legal prohibitions that prohibit assistance. The report would also provide an explanation of the legal prohibition (in fact, other coup restricted countries, such as Cote d\'Ivoire, Madagascar, Mauritania, and Sudan, are on the prohibited list and section 7008 is explicitly mentioned). The list must be approved by the Board of the MCC, of which the Secretary is the chair, and is due on 9/10. It is our understanding that an action memo will be presented to the Secretary, perhaps as early as next week, so that she can approve submission of the report. The action memo will require the Secretary to decide whether Honduras is a country without a \"specified legal prohibition\" or whether such a prohibition has in fact attached. Department Legal Practice 296'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Madagascar',4,1,'2997 - C05764847.txt','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes; US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain; Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Madagascar',4,1,'3435 - C05766038.txt','Guinea/MadagascarI agree on both, but wonder can we abstain on the first? Also, I have not rec\'d the speech draft. Should I have ? There are a number of different possibilities for how the decision on the Guinea/Madagascar credentials may go tomorrow. (It is Zambia and Tanzania bringing the challenge on behalf of the AU.) I was under the impression that we would not have to vote on the potential credentials challenges. We may have to. We may have to vote on a motion to *deny* them credentials and exclude them. For the moment, the guidance is to vote to credential all countries ? including these two ? as is customary, while conducting outreach with Tanzania, Zambia, and the AU to explain that we have our own imperatives but we support the fact that they are taking a principled stand. We may have to vote on a motion to *defer* decision, which would allow them to be seated and vote but would not formally grant credentials. For the moment, the guidance is to potentially support such a motion ? this was the practice with respect to South Africa between 1983 and 1994. Everyone is in the same place on this. Ultimately, however, the whole thing may die of its own weight. This is probably the most likely outcome.','Guinea/MadagascarI agree on both, but wonder can we abstain on the first? Also, I have not rec\'d the speech draft. Should I have ? There are a number of different possibilities for how the decision on the Guinea/Madagascar credentials may go tomorrow. (It is Zambia and Tanzania bringing the challenge on behalf of the AU.) I was under the impression that we would not have to vote on the potential credentials challenges. We may have to. We may have to vote on a motion to *deny* them credentials and exclude them. For the moment, the guidance is to vote to credential all countries ? including these two ? as is customary, while conducting outreach with Tanzania, Zambia, and the AU to explain that we have our own imperatives but we support the fact that they are taking a principled stand. We may have to vote on a motion to *defer* decision, which would allow them to be seated and vote but would not formally grant credentials. For the moment, the guidance is to potentially support such a motion ? this was the practice with respect to South Africa between 1983 and 1994. Everyone is in the same place on this. Ultimately, however, the whole thing may die of its own weight. This is probably the most likely outcome.'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Madam_Secretary_(TV_series)',16,1,'1128 - C05760385.txt','Call to Chinese FM YangI will do when he is available which should not be for a few hours. Let me know when. Thx. See below Bill burns is asking if you would call yang We can send you formal call sheet and set up call if you want. Madam Secretary, I\'m really sorry to disturb your weekend. 1.4(D) B1 Jim and I agree that it would be very 1.4(D) helpful if you could call FM Yang as soon as possible this weekend and press the point with him. If you\'re able to, here B1 are a few suggested points. Begin points: B5','Call to Chinese FM YangI will do when he is available which should not be for a few hours. Let me know when. Thx. See below Bill burns is asking if you would call yang We can send you formal call sheet and set up call if you want. Madam Secretary, I\'m really sorry to disturb your weekend. 1.4(D) B1 Jim and I agree that it would be very 1.4(D) helpful if you could call FM Yang as soon as possible this weekend and press the point with him. If you\'re able to, here B1 are a few suggested points. Begin points: B5'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Madam_Secretary_(TV_series)',16,1,'1238 - C05760550.txt','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010What do you think? Can I commit to this? Original Messa e Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010What do you think? Can I commit to this? Original Messa e Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Madam_Secretary_(TV_series)',16,1,'1380 - C05760837.txt','Fried TurkeyMadam Secretary, Thanks again. n1send the Princeton speech text to Jake. On Libya, I did talk to New York -- the Libyans did not object to our text in the end, and we\'re on track for adoption of statement this afternoon. All best, Bill Ifs a pleasure working w you and I\'m both delighted and honored to call you a colleague. I also would like to read your Princeton speech which the article referenced. In addition, I\'d welcome your ideas about how best to identify and promote the next generation of Bill Burns FS0s. That is one of my reform goals. On another matter, we are in good shape at the UN on the DPRK Pres. Statement except for the Libyans. Would you pls contact Susan Rice to get briefed and advise what we should do to get them on board. Thx. H From: Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:21:22 -0400 Madam Secretary, Many thanks for the very generous comments you made to The Washington Times about me. The whole article was much more than I deserved (or wanted), but what you said really means a lot. It\'s an honor to work for you. Hope you\'re having a great Easter holiday, Bill Bill--Did you talk w White House about Dan going w POTUS to Turkey? (Pls forgive the bad pun in title!) HRC The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!','Fried TurkeyMadam Secretary, Thanks again. n1send the Princeton speech text to Jake. On Libya, I did talk to New York -- the Libyans did not object to our text in the end, and we\'re on track for adoption of statement this afternoon. All best, Bill Ifs a pleasure working w you and I\'m both delighted and honored to call you a colleague. I also would like to read your Princeton speech which the article referenced. In addition, I\'d welcome your ideas about how best to identify and promote the next generation of \"Bill Burns FS0s\". That is one of my reform goals. On another matter, we are in good shape at the UN on the DPRK Pres. Statement except for the Libyans. Would you pls contact Susan Rice to get briefed and advise what we should do to get them on board. Thx. H From: Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:21:22 -0400 Madam Secretary, Many thanks for the very generous comments you made to The Washington Times about me. The whole article was much more than I deserved (or wanted), but what you said really means a lot. It\'s an honor to work for you. Hope you\'re having a great Easter holiday, Bill Bill--Did you talk w White House about Dan going w POTUS to Turkey? (Pls forgive the bad pun in title!) HRC The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Madam_Secretary_(TV_series)',16,1,'1470 - C05761217.txt','Could we schedule a call?Madam Secretary-- Anytime tomorrow morning would be good. Tom Dear Tom-- I have several matters I\'d like to discuss w you this weekend and was hoping we can schedule a call. I\'m free tonight after 10 tomorrow btw 8-10am and Sunday btw 8-ham and after 10pm. Do any of those times work for you? And, by the way, I\'m still laughing about the yurt! Hillary','Could we schedule a call?Madam Secretary-- Anytime tomorrow morning would be good. Tom Dear Tom-- I have several matters I\'d like to discuss w you this weekend and was hoping we can schedule a call. I\'m free tonight after 10; tomorrow btw 8-10am and Sunday btw 8-ham and after 10pm. Do any of those times work for you? And, by the way, I\'m still laughing about the yurt! Hillary'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Madam_Secretary_(TV_series)',16,1,'1623 - C05761481.txt','Drawings sent last weekAttachments: WhitePlains - 09-12-14 - deltransltr- explain dwgs sent to Oscar last week.pdf Pls print. Dear Madam Secretary, Please see attached letter regarding drawings sent last week per request to Oscar. Hard copy to your attention is being fedexed to NY address. Thank you, Donald Donald Lococo Architects, LLC 3413 1/2 M Street, NW Suite A Washington, DC 20007 202 337 4422 phone 202 337 2622 fax Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4687 (20091214) The message was checked by ESET N0D32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com','Drawings sent last weekAttachments: WhitePlains - 09-12-14 - deltransltr- explain dwgs sent to Oscar last week.pdf Pls print. Dear Madam Secretary, Please see attached letter regarding drawings sent last week per request to Oscar. Hard copy to your attention is being fedexed to NY address. Thank you, Donald Donald Lococo Architects, LLC 3413 1/2 M Street, NW Suite A Washington, DC 20007 202 337 4422 phone 202 337 2622 fax Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4687 (20091214) The message was checked by ESET N0D32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Madam_Secretary_(TV_series)',16,1,'1752 - C05761823.txt','May 19-21Yes, I will reach out to him. Can I fit in a visit at the State Dept?? Madam Secretary- I hope this note finds you and your family doing well. I\'ve been following all of your activities over the last several months. You are doing an incredible job, which I\'m sure is a surprise to no one. I\'m going to be in DC May 19-21. We have our annual gathering out there with about 150 folks coming out from the Exchange. I know this is probably a long shot at best, but we are having a dinner for our group at the Hay Adams on Tuesday, May 19 and it would be a tremendous honor if you would come by and say a few words. If this doesn\'t work but you are in town, I\'d love to stop by for 5 minutes to say hello. Please let me know if any of this is possible. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 71','May 19-21Yes, I will reach out to him. Can I fit in a visit at the State Dept?? Madam Secretary- I hope this note finds you and your family doing well. I\'ve been following all of your activities over the last several months. You are doing an incredible job, which I\'m sure is a surprise to no one. I\'m going to be in DC May 19-21. We have our annual gathering out there with about 150 folks coming out from the Exchange. I know this is probably a long shot at best, but we are having a dinner for our group at the Hay Adams on Tuesday, May 19 and it would be a tremendous honor if you would come by and say a few words. If this doesn\'t work but you are in town, I\'d love to stop by for 5 minutes to say hello. Please let me know if any of this is possible. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 71'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Madam_Secretary_(TV_series)',16,1,'1803 - C05761918.txt','the Cable BROADCAST NOTICE: Dan Piccuta - RetirementThe New ForeienPolicv.com Passport : Tom Ricks : Dan Drezner : Stephen Walt : David Rothkopf : Marc Lynch The Cable : Madam Secretary : Net Effect : Shadow Govt. : The Argument : The Call US Embassy Beijing decapitated Thu, 05/14/2009 - 10:04am Citing the desire to spend more time with his wife, the charge d\'affaires of the U.S. embassy in Beijing, Dan Piccuta, has announced his retirement, a notice issued to embassy employees and obtained by The Cable says. Piccuta\'s departure will leave the embassy decapitated as of July 1, a source said. If the process for selecting an ambassador to Beijing wasn\'t in high gear before, we better hope it is now, the official said. The U.S. embassy in Beijing will also need a formal, actual deputy chief of mission. One possibility -- that Bill Weinstein, who has been the effective DCM in Beijing for four months now, would be able to drop the acting title. (The Cable previously reported that several people had turned down the Beijing ambassador job.) Piccuta\'s retirement announcement here: It seems to me that for some time now we have been living in a non-stop diplomatic highlights film. I won\'t soon forget the thrill of supporting our US Olympic family, the President and other Americans during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games. We can be proud to have safely and securely consolidated employees at our beautiful new embassy where proximity to colleagues and techno wizardry have catalyzed collaboration in our professional efforts. To that list we can now add our contributions to the engagement with China of a new U.S. administration through mutual efforts to build a positive, cooperative and comprehensive bilateral relationship. Your accomplishments are too numerous to mention in more detail, but the depth, breadth and excellence of our agencies and posts in China are acclaimed as without equal among U.S. diplomatic missions. Just as important have been successes in improving work-life balance throughout the Mission, in facilitating employment of our family members, and in promoting the sense of community and mutual support among employees, sections, and agencies as well as with constituent and neighboring posts. I am hopeful that some have noticed the effort to provide deserving officers, specialists, family members and LES employees with opportunities for professional growth including in supervisory and leadership roles. Because of the ever-increasing diversity and talent of our team, the exit of any one colleague has never diluted our combined strength nor caused us or the Department concern. I am therefore confident that we will manage the many transitions we\'ll address in the coming months with exceptional competence and that we can count on each others\' support as we prepare for new leadership throughout','\"the Cable\" BROADCAST NOTICE: Dan Piccuta - RetirementThe New ForeienPolicv.com Passport : Tom Ricks : Dan Drezner : Stephen Walt : David Rothkopf : Marc Lynch The Cable : Madam Secretary : Net Effect : Shadow Govt. : The Argument : The Call US Embassy Beijing \"decapitated\" Thu, 05/14/2009 - 10:04am Citing the desire to spend more time with his wife, the charge d\'affaires of the U.S. embassy in Beijing, Dan Piccuta, has announced his retirement, a notice issued to embassy employees and obtained by The Cable says. Piccuta\'s departure will leave the embassy \"decapitated\" as of July 1, a source said. \"If the process for selecting an ambassador to Beijing wasn\'t in high gear before, we better hope it is now,\" the official said. The U.S. embassy in Beijing will also need a formal, actual deputy chief of mission. One possibility -- that Bill Weinstein, who has been the effective DCM in Beijing for four months now, would be able to drop the \"acting\" title. (The Cable previously reported that several people had turned down the Beijing ambassador job.) Piccuta\'s retirement announcement here: It seems to me that for some time now we have been living in a non-stop diplomatic highlights film. I won\'t soon forget the thrill of supporting our US Olympic family, the President and other Americans during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games. We can be proud to have safely and securely consolidated employees at our beautiful new embassy where proximity to colleagues and techno wizardry have catalyzed collaboration in our professional efforts. To that list we can now add our contributions to the engagement with China of a new U.S. administration through mutual efforts to build a positive, cooperative and comprehensive bilateral relationship. Your accomplishments are too numerous to mention in more detail, but the depth, breadth and excellence of our agencies and posts in China are acclaimed as without equal among U.S. diplomatic missions. Just as important have been successes in improving work-life balance throughout the Mission, in facilitating employment of our family members, and in promoting the sense of community and mutual support among employees, sections, and agencies as well as with constituent and neighboring posts. I am hopeful that some have noticed the effort to provide deserving officers, specialists, family members and LES employees with opportunities for professional growth including in supervisory and leadership roles. Because of the ever-increasing diversity and talent of our team, the exit of any one colleague has never diluted our combined strength nor caused us or the Department concern. I am therefore confident that we will manage the many transitions we\'ll address in the coming months with exceptional competence and that we can count on each others\' support as we prepare for new leadership throughout'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Madam_Secretary_(TV_series)',16,1,'2133 - C05762805.txt','note to SCheryl, Here is a cleaned up version of what I will send to S. I removed some language and changed some. But the thrust is the same. Note to the Secretary From Phil Goldberg June 25, 2009 Madam Secretary, First, thanks for your confidence in asking me to take on the North Korea sanctions mission. I know the importance of the issue to you and the President. 65','note to SCheryl, Here is a cleaned up version of what I will send to S. I removed some language and changed some. But the thrust is the same. Note to the Secretary From Phil Goldberg June 25, 2009 Madam Secretary, First, thanks for your confidence in asking me to take on the North Korea sanctions mission. I know the importance of the issue to you and the President. 65'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Madam_Secretary_(TV_series)',16,1,'2308 - C05763123.txt','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010Did we regret this? Madam Secretary, That would be more than fine. I appreciate you even looking to see if this may work. On another note I wanted to send congratulations to you on the announcement of your daughters engagement. I know you are proud of her and rightfully so. Also I had dinner last night with a mutual friend of ours, Sen Lindsay Graham. Lindsay always talks how much he likes you and said if I were to be in contact with you to say hi from him. Stay well and I look forward to hearing and seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Terry-- So sorry I haven\'t responded before but I\'ve been hip deep in the rollout of the Afghanistan strategy. I am trying hard to accept this invite but haven\'t been able to nail down. We will let you know one way or the other by end of next week. Is that ok? I hope you, your family and the futures markets are all well! My very best wishes, Hillary Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010Did we regret this? Madam Secretary, That would be more than fine. I appreciate you even looking to see if this may work. On another note I wanted to send congratulations to you on the announcement of your daughters engagement. I know you are proud of her and rightfully so. Also I had dinner last night with a mutual friend of ours, Sen Lindsay Graham. Lindsay always talks how much he likes you and said if I were to be in contact with you to say hi from him. Stay well and I look forward to hearing and seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Terry-- So sorry I haven\'t responded before but I\'ve been hip deep in the rollout of the Afghanistan strategy. I am trying hard to accept this invite but haven\'t been able to nail down. We will let you know one way or the other by end of next week. Is that ok? I hope you, your family and the futures markets are all well! My very best wishes, Hillary Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Madam_Secretary_(TV_series)',16,1,'2452 - C05763771.txt','Colombia Defense Cooperation agreementUnderstood about expediting finalizing the agreement. I am not scheduled to see Bermudez tomorrow. Thx. We have to expedite this since the Columbians are being pressured. Will you be seeing Bermudez tomorrow? Madam Secretary, Our chief negotiator for the Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) just reported that a provisional agreement has been reached with the Colombians. It will have to go through translation and other scrubbing over the next couple of weeks before its ready to be signed but this should be good news for your proposed meeting with Foreign Minister Bermudez next week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Andrew','Colombia Defense Cooperation agreementUnderstood about expediting finalizing the agreement. I am not scheduled to see Bermudez tomorrow. Thx. We have to expedite this since the Columbians are being pressured. Will you be seeing Bermudez tomorrow? Madam Secretary, Our chief negotiator for the Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) just reported that a provisional agreement has been reached with the Colombians. It will have to go through translation and other scrubbing over the next couple of weeks before its ready to be signed but this should be good news for your proposed meeting with Foreign Minister Bermudez next week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Andrew'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Madam_Secretary_(TV_series)',16,1,'2519 - C05763934.txt','Note from Bill BurnsYou did a really fine job on Meet the Press today. The Russia, Iran, Afghanistan and Asia points were all right on the mark. And even though it goes beyond my professional scope, the second half was just as good. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Bill Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 07/25/2024 Thanks for the update and for all the work you did and led to get us to this point. I hope you\'ll have time to send me periodic updates, especially your impressions of the Medvedev-Putin relationship. I am considering a trip to the Caucusus and Central Asia in the Fall, perhaps attached to the Russia bilat, if we decide that makes sense. Madam Secretary, 1.4(D) B1 As you know, Travel safely. All the best, Hillary Madam Secretary, Just a quick note before leaving for Moscow, Rome and Central Asia. Moscow preparations are in reasonable shape. Afghan lethal transit agreement is done, and will be signed on Monday. There\'s also a broader statement on cooperation on counter-narcotics and reconstruction in Afghanistan. (Bakiyev has now sianed the Manas aareement. which is a further boost on Afahanistan The Presidents will announce the bilateral commission, and your trip to Russia in the fall to launch the process with Lavrov. All in all, a good, measured, B6 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1','Note from Bill BurnsYou did a really fine job on Meet the Press today. The Russia, Iran, Afghanistan and Asia points were all right on the mark. And even though it goes beyond my professional scope, the second half was just as good. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Bill Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 07/25/2024 Thanks for the update and for all the work you did and led to get us to this point. I hope you\'ll have time to send me periodic updates, especially your impressions of the Medvedev-Putin relationship. I am considering a trip to the Caucusus and Central Asia in the Fall, perhaps attached to the Russia bilat, if we decide that makes sense. Madam Secretary, 1.4(D) B1 As you know, Travel safely. All the best, Hillary Madam Secretary, Just a quick note before leaving for Moscow, Rome and Central Asia. Moscow preparations are in reasonable shape. Afghan lethal transit agreement is done, and will be signed on Monday. There\'s also a broader statement on cooperation on counter-narcotics and reconstruction in Afghanistan. (Bakiyev has now sianed the Manas aareement. which is a further boost on Afahanistan The Presidents will announce the bilateral commission, and your trip to Russia in the fall to launch the process with Lavrov. All in all, a good, measured, B6 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Madam_Secretary_(TV_series)',16,1,'2562 - C05764033.txt','Call notesCALL UP 10/1 @ 1304 5: Madam FM N-M: Hi Hillary, Madam Secretary S: Hi, can you hear me? N-M: Yes, I can hear you but the line is very poor 5: I wanted to reach out to you today. I hope you\'re doing well N-M: Thank you. I wanted to come to New York, but it was impossible.... S: I wanted to talk with you about the Human Rights Council.. I think as you know, we decided to join it so that we could be actively involved and would be able to solve some of these issues. We have been working very closely with the Egypt and the OIC on resolution for freedom of expression. We have agreement and then at last minute we were told that saw wanted to change the wording which would break down consensus. Can we avoid this? N-M: We will do whatever we can to keep our good relations. We are already happy about the way things have been so far. On the issue, we totally agree with you, and thank you for the call. We fully agree with you but we must not block the passing of the resolution S: Could I call you right back? I understand the concern that your delegation expressed about offensive speech is one that others share. There is a separate consideration going on about that. We had hoped with Egypt as partner we could to have a strong resolution and then we could get back to the other issues. N-M: Therefore it must be allowed to and then whatever we must allow the resolution to be passed. For that it must be allowed to pass without the vote. S: What I would like to do is to understand whether there is a way we could allow this agreed upon language to go forward, and then work together on your concerns. Is that possible? Call down 1310 Reconnected N-M: I was saying to you that we are elated that you are backing the HRC, and we appreciate the amount of work you are doing and the initiative you have undertaking with Egypt. We don\'t have too much reservation about the','Call notesCALL UP 10/1 @ 1304 5: Madam FM N-M: Hi Hillary, Madam Secretary S: Hi, can you hear me? N-M: Yes, I can hear you but the line is very poor 5: I wanted to reach out to you today. I hope you\'re doing well N-M: Thank you. I wanted to come to New York, but it was impossible.... S: I wanted to talk with you about the Human Rights Council.. I think as you know, we decided to join it so that we could be actively involved and would be able to solve some of these issues. We have been working very closely with the Egypt and the OIC on resolution for freedom of expression. We have agreement and then at last minute we were told that saw wanted to change the wording which would break down consensus. Can we avoid this? N-M: We will do whatever we can to keep our good relations. We are already happy about the way things have been so far. On the issue, we totally agree with you, and thank you for the call. We fully agree with you but we must not block the passing of the resolution; S: Could I call you right back? I understand the concern that your delegation expressed about offensive speech is one that others share. There is a separate consideration going on about that. We had hoped with Egypt as partner we could to have a strong resolution and then we could get back to the other issues. N-M: Therefore it must be allowed to and then whatever we must allow the resolution to be passed. For that it must be allowed to pass without the vote. S: What I would like to do is to understand whether there is a way we could allow this agreed upon language to go forward, and then work together on your concerns. Is that possible? Call down 1310 Reconnected N-M: I was saying to you that we are elated that you are backing the HRC, and we appreciate the amount of work you are doing and the initiative you have undertaking with Egypt. We don\'t have too much reservation about the'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Madam_Secretary_(TV_series)',16,1,'2705 - C05764296.txt','Draft email to the Secretary on GuineaFYI Jake or Dan: Could one of you pass the following note from me to the Secretary on the Guinea-Conakry situation. We will be sending forward an info memo later this afternoon. But in view of the Secretary\'s interest, I thought this note my be useful to pass on to her at some point during the day. We are also doing some press guidance. Regards, Johnnie Madam Secretary, I know you are deeply concerned about reports of ongoing violence and attacks against women that have occurred in Guinea-Conakry. I want to let you know what actions the Africa Bureau is taking to address this crisis. I met with Guinean Foreign Minister Alexandre Cece Loua this morning at 9:00. I expressed our deep outrage at the brutal actions of Guinean security forces against protesters on September 28, which resulted in 157 deaths, hundreds more injured, and the widespread rape of women. I will separately provide you with a formal readout of the meeting. I have also sent one of my Deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, to Conakry, where he met yesterday with President Dadis Camara and expressed the same outrage. We are pressing the government to take immediate actions to stop the violence and to restore constitutional order. We have asked Dadis Camara to step aside and to seek exile in Morocco or another French-speaking country. We have also asked Guinea to invite in observers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to monitor the actions of the military and developments toward a democratic transition. In addition, we have indicated that we will seek an international investigation in order to arrest and punish the perpetrators of the violence. We have indicated that if the Government of Guinea does not act rapidly, we will pursue sanctions against government officials. In all of these actions, we are consulting with the French, whose views and actions closely mirror ours, as well as with several west African states, including Liberia and Senegal. Regards, Johnnie','Draft email to the Secretary on GuineaFYI Jake or Dan: Could one of you pass the following note from me to the Secretary on the Guinea-Conakry situation. We will be sending forward an info memo later this afternoon. But in view of the Secretary\'s interest, I thought this note my be useful to pass on to her at some point during the day. We are also doing some press guidance. Regards, Johnnie Madam Secretary, I know you are deeply concerned about reports of ongoing violence and attacks against women that have occurred in Guinea-Conakry. I want to let you know what actions the Africa Bureau is taking to address this crisis. I met with Guinean Foreign Minister Alexandre Cece Loua this morning at 9:00. I expressed our deep outrage at the brutal actions of Guinean security forces against protesters on September 28, which resulted in 157 deaths, hundreds more injured, and the widespread rape of women. I will separately provide you with a formal readout of the meeting. I have also sent one of my Deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, to Conakry, where he met yesterday with President Dadis Camara and expressed the same outrage. We are pressing the government to take immediate actions to stop the violence and to restore constitutional order. We have asked Dadis Camara to step aside and to seek exile in Morocco or another French-speaking country. We have also asked Guinea to invite in observers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to monitor the actions of the military and developments toward a democratic transition. In addition, we have indicated that we will seek an international investigation in order to arrest and punish the perpetrators of the violence. We have indicated that if the Government of Guinea does not act rapidly, we will pursue sanctions against government officials. In all of these actions, we are consulting with the French, whose views and actions closely mirror ours, as well as with several west African states, including Liberia and Senegal. Regards, Johnnie'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Madam_Secretary_(TV_series)',16,1,'360 - C05758506.txt','May 19-21Pls advise if I can invite him stop by. Madam Secretary- I hope this note finds you and your family doing well. I\'ve been following all of your activities over the last several months. You are doing an incredible job, which I\'m sure is a surprise to no one. I\'m going to be in DC May 19-21. We have our annual gathering out there with about 150 folks coming out from the Exchange. I know this is probably a long shot at best, but we are having a dinner for our group at the Hay Adams on Tuesday, May 19 and it would be a tremendous honor if you would come by and say a few words. If this doesn\'t work but you are in town, I\'d love to stop by for 5 minutes to say hello. Please let me know if any of this is possible. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606','May 19-21Pls advise if I can invite him stop by. Madam Secretary- I hope this note finds you and your family doing well. I\'ve been following all of your activities over the last several months. You are doing an incredible job, which I\'m sure is a surprise to no one. I\'m going to be in DC May 19-21. We have our annual gathering out there with about 150 folks coming out from the Exchange. I know this is probably a long shot at best, but we are having a dinner for our group at the Hay Adams on Tuesday, May 19 and it would be a tremendous honor if you would come by and say a few words. If this doesn\'t work but you are in town, I\'d love to stop by for 5 minutes to say hello. Please let me know if any of this is possible. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Madam_Secretary_(TV_series)',16,1,'361 - C05758510.txt','May 19-21Can I fit in a visit at the State Dept?? Madam Secretary- I hope this note finds you and your family doing well. I\'ve been following all of your activities over the last several months. You are doing an incredible job, which I\'m sure is a surprise to no one. I\'m going to be in DC May 19-21. We have our annual gathering out there with about 150 folks coming out from the Exchange. I know this is probably a long shot at best, but we are having a dinner for our group at the Hay Adams on Tuesday, May 19 and it would be a tremendous honor if you would come by and say a few words. If this doesn\'t work but you are in town, I\'d love to stop by for 5 minutes to say hello. Please let me know if any of this is possible. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chica o, IL 60606','May 19-21Can I fit in a visit at the State Dept?? Madam Secretary- I hope this note finds you and your family doing well. I\'ve been following all of your activities over the last several months. You are doing an incredible job, which I\'m sure is a surprise to no one. I\'m going to be in DC May 19-21. We have our annual gathering out there with about 150 folks coming out from the Exchange. I know this is probably a long shot at best, but we are having a dinner for our group at the Hay Adams on Tuesday, May 19 and it would be a tremendous honor if you would come by and say a few words. If this doesn\'t work but you are in town, I\'d love to stop by for 5 minutes to say hello. Please let me know if any of this is possible. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chica o, IL 60606'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Madam_Secretary_(TV_series)',16,1,'3713 - C05766601.txt','QuestionFirst, Happy New Year to Jen and Stern clan. Hope to talk soon about our way forward for 2010. I received the following email from Jairem Ramesh over the holidays. I intend to respond in kind but wanted to run by you for advice. Thx. HRC--- Dear Madam Secretary of State: It was wonderful catching up with you in Copenhagen. The opportunity to interact with President Obama and you at the very last minute to salvage the Copenhagen Accord at the US-BASIC Summit Meeting was fantastic and unforgettable for me personally. I am still reeling from that historic 75 minutes!!','QuestionFirst, Happy New Year to Jen and Stern clan. Hope to talk soon about our way forward for 2010. I received the following email from Jairem Ramesh over the holidays. I intend to respond in kind but wanted to run by you for advice. Thx. HRC--- Dear Madam Secretary of State: It was wonderful catching up with you in Copenhagen. The opportunity to interact with President Obama and you at the very last minute to salvage the Copenhagen Accord at the US-BASIC Summit Meeting was fantastic and unforgettable for me personally. I am still reeling from that historic 75 minutes!!'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Madeleine_Albright',3,1,'1381 - C05760838.txt','AIPACWith apologies for the delay in getting back to you on this, below are the key admin attendees at AIPAC conferences. For certain years in the 1990s, we\'re still looking for the participant lists. 2008: Rice spoke. 2007: Cheney spoke. 2006: Cheney spoke. 2005: Rice spoke. 2004: Bush spoke. 2002: Bush spoke. 2001: Powell spoke. 2000: Bush spoke. 1997: Gore and Albright spoke. 1996: President Clinton spoke. 1995: President Clinton spoke.','AIPACWith apologies for the delay in getting back to you on this, below are the key admin attendees at AIPAC conferences. For certain years in the 1990s, we\'re still looking for the participant lists. 2008: Rice spoke. 2007: Cheney spoke. 2006: Cheney spoke. 2005: Rice spoke. 2004: Bush spoke. 2002: Bush spoke. 2001: Powell spoke. 2000: Bush spoke. 1997: Gore and Albright spoke. 1996: President Clinton spoke. 1995: President Clinton spoke.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Madeleine_Albright',3,1,'3154 - C05765145.txt','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately, the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. I think we should ... get on it and get with it. It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an unprecedented offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli restraint in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, unprecedented, even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan falls far short of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it unprecedented, which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah you stand there guardedly optimistic in public in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. \"We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately,\" the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. \"I think we should ... get on it and get with it.\" It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an \"unprecedented\" offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli \"restraint\" in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, \"unprecedented,\" even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan \"falls far short\" of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it \"unprecedented,\" which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East; clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah; you stand there \"guardedly optimistic\" in public; in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Madeleine_Albright',3,1,'3586 - C05766304.txt','ScheduleAlso, I\'d like to see Madeleine Albright in next week if she can come in for 30 minutes. Thx.','ScheduleAlso, I\'d like to see Madeleine Albright in next week if she can come in for 30 minutes. Thx.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Madrid',1,1,'2756 - C05764412.txt','President AriasFyi President Arias just called to ask about the Zelaya meeting. I gave him a readout and took him through the statement, including word for word the part on elections. Arias was very pleased. He even used the phrase beginning of the end of the de facto regime. He liked our idea of diplomatic outreach and I assured him that San Jose would be a top destination for us. He also strongly endorsed our plan to go to Brussels, Madrid and the Vatican. He himself has spoken frequently with the Spanish to get them to press for EU action similar to ours. Finally, Arias was very pleased that Hugo plans to call in the candidates to get them to go to Micheletti and say that an election outside the San Jose process is of dubious legitimacy. I told Arias that the Secretary is very strong in her commitment to the San Jose process and Arias asked that I give her his warm regards. ck 62','President AriasFyi President Arias just called to ask about the Zelaya meeting. I gave him a readout and took him through the statement, including word for word the part on elections. Arias was very pleased. He even used the phrase \"beginning of the end of the de facto regime.\" He liked our idea of diplomatic outreach and I assured him that San Jose would be a top destination for us. He also strongly endorsed our plan to go to Brussels, Madrid and the Vatican. He himself has spoken frequently with the Spanish to get them to press for EU action similar to ours. Finally, Arias was very pleased that Hugo plans to call in the candidates to get them to go to Micheletti and say that an election outside the San Jose process is of dubious legitimacy. I told Arias that the Secretary is very strong in her commitment to the San Jose process and Arias asked that I give her his warm regards. ck 62'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Maersk_Alabama_hijacking',1,1,'1383 - C05760843.txt','Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia.Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College of Forensic Examiners I have guest lectured and taught industrial security management, homeland security, port and harbor security and critical incident response management. As elated as everyone is over the splendid outcome of the Maersk Alabama hijacking case, as I had predicted, in today\'s news, it is reported that four additional vessels were attacked and now Terrorists are holding some 60 hostages. Before anyone, does anything regarding Somalia, may I make the following comments and observations. What is going on in the Gulf of Aden is as an organized criminal enterprise for profit. There are some 250 hostages being held and they are being kept as well as they can be under the circumstances because the terrorists are expecting a payday out of this. As soon as they see any form of direct Military action in the northeast at the mouth of the Gulf of Aden, I can assure you more Americans will be abducted, and we will see another series of video beheadings under a Democratic watch. I would recommend that the Secretary encourage the United Nations to create an International Maritime Security Working Group. Since the Shipping Industry has already absorbed something like Fifty Billion Dollars regarding the various piracy incidents in 2008 alone they have the resources to contract private security/military contractors who could work onboard merchant shipping in International Waters.','Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia.Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College of Forensic Examiners; I have guest lectured and taught industrial security management, homeland security, port and harbor security and critical incident response management. As elated as everyone is over the splendid outcome of the Maersk Alabama hijacking case, as I had predicted, in today\'s news, it is reported that four additional vessels were attacked and now Terrorists are holding some 60 hostages. Before anyone, does anything regarding Somalia, may I make the following comments and observations. What is going on in the Gulf of Aden is as an organized criminal enterprise for profit. There are some 250 hostages being held and they are being kept as well as they can be under the circumstances because the terrorists are expecting a payday out of this. As soon as they see any form of direct Military action in the northeast at the mouth of the Gulf of Aden, I can assure you more Americans will be abducted, and we will see another series of video beheadings under a Democratic watch. I would recommend that the Secretary encourage the United Nations to create an International Maritime Security Working Group. Since the Shipping Industry has already absorbed something like Fifty Billion Dollars regarding the various piracy incidents in 2008 alone; they have the resources to contract private security/military contractors who could work onboard merchant shipping in International Waters.'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Maggie_Simpson',1,2,'2024 - C05762650.txt','ScheduleYes, 2:15pm. Will I see Maggie\'s Mom today?','ScheduleYes, 2:15pm. Will I see Maggie\'s Mom today?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Maggie_Williams',1,1,'2529 - C05763956.txt','My ListSorry I missed you last night ? Issues: Personnel Other Issues: Support Needs for Dialogs Monthly Thinking Group ? Politically/Positionally -- [Sandy Berger, Vartan Gregorian, John Podesta, Jim Kennedy, Minyon Moore, Strobe Talbott, Maggie Williams,] Agenda ? what do you want to claim ? non-pro development reform NK? Education Initiative: ? Dinner on 18 August ? Goal would be to begin implementing strategy of getting thinking per JS memo: the role higher education is and can play as part of smart diplomacy, including development to enhance the network or relationships between countries and peoples to elevate the conditions and capacities of peoples around the world. ? Potential guest list:','My ListSorry I missed you last night ? Issues: Personnel Other Issues: Support Needs for Dialogs Monthly Thinking Group ? Politically/Positionally -- [Sandy Berger, Vartan Gregorian, John Podesta, Jim Kennedy, Minyon Moore, Strobe Talbott, Maggie Williams,] Agenda ? what do you want to claim ? non-pro; development reform; NK? Education Initiative: ? Dinner on 18 August ? Goal would be to begin implementing strategy of getting thinking per JS memo: the role higher education is and can play as part of \"smart diplomacy\", including development to enhance the network or relationships between countries and peoples to elevate the conditions and capacities of peoples around the world. ? Potential guest list:'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Maggot_Brain',1,1,'2515 - C05763922.txt','Questions Re QuestionsOof, sorry Yes Thx. I meant budget question to refer to overall budget. Can you get that for me? o Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year. [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this','Questions Re QuestionsOof, sorry Yes Thx. I meant budget question to refer to overall budget. Can you get that for me? o Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year. [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Maghreb',2,1,'168 - C05739758.txt','FW: RE:Mark I Se!lido, Michael P Colleagues, Regards, Anne Colleagues, They will provide an update on Thursday before opening of business Washington time. We will keep you apprised. Best, Anne Anne Slack Tunisia Desk Office of Maghreb Affairs U.S. Department of State Tel.: 202-647-4676','FW: RE:Mark I; Se!lido, Michael P; Colleagues, Regards, Anne Colleagues, They will provide an update on Thursday before opening of business Washington time. We will keep you apprised. Best, Anne Anne Slack Tunisia Desk Office of Maghreb Affairs U.S. Department of State Tel.: 202-647-4676'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Maghreb',2,1,'211 - C05739808.txt','FYI - Report of arrests -- possible Benghazi connectionAt this point, just FYI. William V. Roebuck Director Office of Maghreb Affairs Department of State 202-647-4679 roebuckwv@state.gov Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 05/22/2015 ? Class: SECRET/NOFORN ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/18/2032','FYI - Report of arrests -- possible Benghazi connectionAt this point, just FYI. William V. Roebuck Director Office of Maghreb Affairs Department of State 202-647-4679 roebuckwv@state.gov Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 05/22/2015 ? Class: SECRET/NOFORN ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/18/2032'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Magna_International',1,2,'2710 - C05764302.txt','(WSJ)- German government awaits outcome of GM board of directors meetingBERLIN (Dow Jones)--The German government is awaiting the outcome of a meeting of General Motors Co.\'s board of directors later Friday that will discuss the sale of its German unit Adam Opel GmbH. The government will then assess what it believes will be a fundamental signal on which of the two remaining bids for the unit the company favors, economics ministry spokeswoman Beatrix Brodkorb said Friday. The meeting is due to take place in the afternoon, central European time, according to the government. Austrian-Canadian car parts maker Magna International Inc. (MGA), in a consortium with Russian savings banks OAO Sberbank (SBER.RS), and Belgian private equity firm RHJ International SA (RHJI.BT) have recently presented revised bids for Opel and its sister company, U.K.-based Vauxhall. Germany\'s Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is keen to rescue jobs at Opel ahead of the Sept. 27 general election, has lobbied hard for Magna to be win the bid, while GM in the past has preferred RHJ. Government spokesman Klaus Vater said Friday that there is currently some movement, and Brodkorb said the government has been in contact with the U.S. on Opel over the past 24 hours. Brodkorb stressed that Germany\'s offer to provide the entire EUR4.5 billion in state aid for Opel came after GM asked Germany to provide more details on aid for the Magna bid but made no request for more state aid details for RHJ. The offer to pay state subsidies entirely and upfront without other European countries that have Opel and Vauxhall plants is an offer to other countries to help get a fast decision, Brodkorb said. Other European countries with Opel plants include Spain, the U.K., Poland and Belgium. The U.K. government is reportedly irritated by Germany\'s offer to entirely shoulder state guarantees of up to EUR4.5 billion in the deal because a decision on state aid wouldn\'t be up to Germany alone since the Opel bids also involve Vauxhall and production sites in Spain and Poland. Opel has around 50,000 staff in Europe, of which around half are based in Germany. 12)','(WSJ)- German government awaits outcome of GM board of directors meetingBERLIN (Dow Jones)--The German government is awaiting the outcome of a meeting of General Motors Co.\'s board of directors later Friday that will discuss the sale of its German unit Adam Opel GmbH. The government will then assess what it believes will be a fundamental signal on which of the two remaining bids for the unit the company favors, economics ministry spokeswoman Beatrix Brodkorb said Friday. The meeting is due to take place in the afternoon, central European time, according to the government. Austrian-Canadian car parts maker Magna International Inc. (MGA), in a consortium with Russian savings banks OAO Sberbank (SBER.RS), and Belgian private equity firm RHJ International SA (RHJI.BT) have recently presented revised bids for Opel and its sister company, U.K.-based Vauxhall. Germany\'s Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is keen to rescue jobs at Opel ahead of the Sept. 27 general election, has lobbied hard for Magna to be win the bid, while GM in the past has preferred RHJ. Government spokesman Klaus Vater said Friday that there is currently \"some movement,\" and Brodkorb said the government has been in contact with the U.S. on Opel over the past 24 hours. Brodkorb stressed that Germany\'s offer to provide the entire EUR4.5 billion in state aid for Opel came after GM asked Germany to provide more details on aid for the Magna bid but made no request for more state aid details for RHJ. The offer to pay state subsidies entirely and upfront without other European countries that have Opel and Vauxhall plants \"is an offer to other countries to help get a fast decision,\" Brodkorb said. Other European countries with Opel plants include Spain, the U.K., Poland and Belgium. The U.K. government is reportedly irritated by Germany\'s offer to entirely shoulder state guarantees of up to EUR4.5 billion in the deal because a decision on state aid wouldn\'t be up to Germany alone since the Opel bids also involve Vauxhall and production sites in Spain and Poland. Opel has around 50,000 staff in Europe, of which around half are based in Germany. 12)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mahatma_Gandhi',1,1,'2103 - C05762766.txt','Mini Schedule 5/29/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am PHONE CALL w/INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER KRISHNA 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:45 am PHONE CALL w/INDIAN CONGRESS PARTY PRESIDENT 9:55 am GANDHI Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:45 am ARRIVE White House 11:00 am POTUS ANNOUNCEMENT ON CYBER SECURITY 11:30 am East Room 11:30 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 63','Mini Schedule 5/29/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am PHONE CALL w/INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER KRISHNA 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:45 am PHONE CALL w/INDIAN CONGRESS PARTY PRESIDENT 9:55 am GANDHI Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:45 am ARRIVE White House 11:00 am POTUS ANNOUNCEMENT ON CYBER SECURITY 11:30 am East Room 11:30 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 63'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Mahmoud_Abbas',6,1,'1181 - C05760467.txt','Call listTake off: Hariri Sulayman Papandreou Ashton Abbas Gheit Faisal Amorim Posner Schuster Solis','Call listTake off: Hariri Sulayman Papandreou Ashton Abbas Gheit Faisal Amorim Posner Schuster Solis'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Mahmoud_Abbas',6,1,'2967 - C05764786.txt','Bibi/Abu MazenSeems the best for a bad situation. Moves the public discussion from settlement freeze to final status. Keeps some pressure on the parties. And seems like you will play a more public role, which is good. (You have more credibility on both sides than anyone). Going forward, if Bibi continues to be the obstacle, you will need to fmd the ground from which you can make his politics uneasy. I think you can do that even with current concerns in Israel about US posture. But it will be easier as we rebuild trust so that our future admonitions are accepted. (An HRC trip there to reframe perceptions?). Finally, need to be mindful of Abu Mazen\'s politics. Taking a lot of criticism for meeting with Bibi without settlement freeze. Sandy This is written from my BlackBerry.','Bibi/Abu MazenSeems the best for a bad situation. Moves the public discussion from settlement freeze to final status. Keeps some pressure on the parties. And seems like you will play a more public role, which is good. (You have more credibility on both sides than anyone). Going forward, if Bibi continues to be the obstacle, you will need to fmd the ground from which you can make his politics uneasy. I think you can do that even with current concerns in Israel about US posture. But it will be easier as we rebuild trust so that our future admonitions are accepted. (An HRC trip there to reframe perceptions?). Finally, need to be mindful of Abu Mazen\'s politics. Taking a lot of criticism for meeting with Bibi without settlement freeze. Sandy This is written from my BlackBerry.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Mahmoud_Abbas',6,1,'2993 - C05764842.txt','(Reuters) Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pact Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pactColleagues: Passing on this news item for your situational awareness. Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Egypt has delayed the signing of a deal to heal the rift between President Mahmoud Abbas\' Fatah movement and the rival Palestinian Islamist group Hamas because of new complications, an Egyptian official said on Friday. He cited the growing tension between Fatah and Hamas over the handling by Abbas of a U.N. report criticising the Israeli military offensive into Gaza in December and January. Cairo had slated a signing ceremony for October 25. The agreement would resolve nothing immediately but would outline steps to restore Palestinian unity. Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and Fatah dominates in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. The official told Reuters no new date was set for signing. Egypt saw it was better to delay until there is a suitable atmosphere, he said. Abbas admits his government erred in approving a U.N. decision in Geneva two weeks ago to delay action on the so-called Goldstone report, which is particularly critical of Israel for alleged war crimes during the Gaza offensive. He has reversed course and the issue was being reconsidered on Friday at a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, which Abbas requested. We are not going to let things collapse, said another Egyptian official of his country\'s lengthy mediation between the Palestinian factions which began over a year ago. We will wait until the dust settles and activate efforts again and I hope that will be very soon. The deal would postpone Palestinian presidential and parliamentarian elections until June 28, 2010. Fatah has signed it and this week Abbas announced that if Hamas did not sign he would go ahead with elections in January as called for by the constitution. It is unclear how Fatah would be able to hold a full election since Hamas has vowed to block voting in Gaza if the ballot was scheduled without its agreement.','(Reuters) Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pact Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pactColleagues: Passing on this news item for your situational awareness. Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Egypt has delayed the signing of a deal to heal the rift between President Mahmoud Abbas\' Fatah movement and the rival Palestinian Islamist group Hamas because of \"new complications\", an Egyptian official said on Friday. He cited the growing tension between Fatah and Hamas over the handling by Abbas of a U.N. report criticising the Israeli military offensive into Gaza in December and January. Cairo had slated a signing ceremony for October 25. The agreement would resolve nothing immediately but would outline steps to restore Palestinian unity. Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and Fatah dominates in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. The official told Reuters no new date was set for signing. \"Egypt saw it was better to delay until there is a suitable atmosphere,\" he said. Abbas admits his government erred in approving a U.N. decision in Geneva two weeks ago to delay action on the so-called Goldstone report, which is particularly critical of Israel for alleged war crimes during the Gaza offensive. He has reversed course and the issue was being reconsidered on Friday at a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, which Abbas requested. \"We are not going to let things collapse,\" said another Egyptian official of his country\'s lengthy mediation between the Palestinian factions which began over a year ago. \"We will wait until the dust settles and activate efforts again and I hope that will be very soon.\" The deal would postpone Palestinian presidential and parliamentarian elections until June 28, 2010. Fatah has signed it and this week Abbas announced that if Hamas did not sign he would go ahead with elections in January as called for by the constitution. It is unclear how Fatah would be able to hold a full election since Hamas has vowed to block voting in Gaza if the ballot was scheduled without its agreement.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Mahmoud_Abbas',6,1,'3154 - C05765145.txt','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately, the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. I think we should ... get on it and get with it. It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an unprecedented offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli restraint in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, unprecedented, even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan falls far short of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it unprecedented, which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah you stand there guardedly optimistic in public in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. \"We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately,\" the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. \"I think we should ... get on it and get with it.\" It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an \"unprecedented\" offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli \"restraint\" in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, \"unprecedented,\" even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan \"falls far short\" of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it \"unprecedented,\" which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East; clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah; you stand there \"guardedly optimistic\" in public; in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Mahmoud_Abbas',6,1,'3483 - C05766102.txt','Abu Mazen RE:\' Abu MazenDaniel R is going to get it to him, along with your statement, highlighting what you\'ve said about 1967. Abu Mazen wants to see it. I assume Mara knows how to send? Will do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?','Abu Mazen RE:\' Abu MazenDaniel R is going to get it to him, along with your statement, highlighting what you\'ve said about 1967. Abu Mazen wants to see it. I assume Mara knows how to send? Will do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Mahmoud_Abbas',6,1,'3584 - C05766299.txt','Call listTake off: Hariri Sulayman Papandreou Ashton Abbas Gheit Faisal Amorim Posner Schuster Solis','Call listTake off: Hariri Sulayman Papandreou Ashton Abbas Gheit Faisal Amorim Posner Schuster Solis'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Mahmoud_Ahmadinejad',4,1,'1576 - C05761398.txt','(AP) Italian foreign minister cancels trip to IranItalian foreign minister cancels trip to Iran ROME (AP) ? Italy\'s foreign minister has canceled a planned trip to Iran for talks on regional security issues. The Foreign Ministry in a statement Wednesday cited a problem over the meeting place with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. It said it regretted the lost opportunity to discuss involving Iran in the stabilization of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Foreign Minister Franco Frattini had been scheduled to depart later Wednesday. The communiqu made no mention of reported criticism over the planned trip, nor did it mention a missile test conducted Wednesday by Iran with a range capable of reaching Israel and U.S. Mideast bases. Nisha Desai State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Italian foreign minister cancels trip to IranItalian foreign minister cancels trip to Iran ROME (AP) ? Italy\'s foreign minister has canceled a planned trip to Iran for talks on regional security issues. The Foreign Ministry in a statement Wednesday cited a problem over the meeting place with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. It said it regretted the \"lost opportunity\" to discuss involving Iran in the stabilization of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Foreign Minister Franco Frattini had been scheduled to depart later Wednesday. The communiqu made no mention of reported criticism over the planned trip, nor did it mention a missile test conducted Wednesday by Iran with a range capable of reaching Israel and U.S. Mideast bases. Nisha Desai State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Mahmoud_Ahmadinejad',4,1,'1903 - C05762423.txt','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks. Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting God is Great, mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, \"I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks.\" Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting \"God is Great,\" mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Mahmoud_Ahmadinejad',4,1,'1944 - C05762523.txt','Moot requestThis should moot request to hrc: IRAN President Ahmadinejad canceled his trip to an African Union summit in Lydia. No reason was given for his decision. (Reuters) 1','Moot requestThis should moot request to hrc: IRAN President Ahmadinejad canceled his trip to an African Union summit in Lydia. No reason was given for his decision. (Reuters) 1'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Mahmoud_Ahmadinejad',4,1,'3202 - C05765552.txt','Hikers in Iran HikersMr. Reines: Here\'s the latest ticker we have. We are reaching out to NEA for more context and will pass it on once we get it. Greg Macris, SWO Iran charges three detained Americans with espionage (Adds background) TEHRAN, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Iran has charged three detained U.S. citizens with espionage, the official IRNA news agency quoted a judiciary official as saying on Monday. The three are charged with espionage. Investigations continue into the three detained Americans in Iran, Tehran general prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi said. The three were held after they strayed into Iran from northern Iraq at the end of July. The three, Shane Bauer, 27, Sarah Shourd, 31, and Josh Fattal, 27, crossed into Iranian territory nearly two months ago. Their families say they strayed across the border accidentally. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad suggested in an interview with the American television network NBC in September that the Americans\' release might be linked to the release of Iranian diplomats he said were being held by U.S. troops in Iraq. Under Iran\'s Islamic sharia law, espionage is punishable by death. (Reporting by Ramin Mostafavi, Writing by Parisa Hafezi) Do you have anything on the below? The 3 detained hikers in Iran were charged with espionage?','Hikers in Iran HikersMr. Reines: Here\'s the latest ticker we have. We are reaching out to NEA for more context and will pass it on once we get it. Greg Macris, SWO Iran charges three detained Americans with espionage (Adds background) TEHRAN, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Iran has charged three detained U.S. citizens with espionage, the official IRNA news agency quoted a judiciary official as saying on Monday. \"The three are charged with espionage. Investigations continue into the three detained Americans in Iran,\" Tehran general prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi said. The three were held after they strayed into Iran from northern Iraq at the end of July. The three, Shane Bauer, 27, Sarah Shourd, 31, and Josh Fattal, 27, crossed into Iranian territory nearly two months ago. Their families say they strayed across the border accidentally. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad suggested in an interview with the American television network NBC in September that the Americans\' release might be linked to the release of Iranian diplomats he said were being held by U.S. troops in Iraq. Under Iran\'s Islamic sharia law, espionage is punishable by death. (Reporting by Ramin Mostafavi, Writing by Parisa Hafezi) Do you have anything on the below? The 3 detained hikers in Iran were charged with espionage?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mahmoud_al-Zahar',1,1,'2474 - C05763811.txt','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years, Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side. U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. \"I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years,\" Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. \"This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side.\" U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing; U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, \"we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements,\" Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Mahmoud_Fawzi',3,1,'226 - C05739824.txt','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Mahmoud_Fawzi',3,1,'262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Mahmoud_Fawzi',3,1,'263 - C05739869.txt','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Mahmoud_Jibril',3,1,'11 - C05739564.txt','AbZ and Hb3 on Libya and West Bank/Gaza(SBU) I had back-to-back phone calls this morning from Qatari PM/FM Hamad bin Jassim and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed. The content was virtually identical, su esting either rare coincidence or, more likely, an unusual level of UAE-Qatari coordination at yesterday\'s Arab League meeting. Main points (mostly Libya related but one Palestinian-related) are as follows: (SBU) No-Fly Zone: The Arab League has now called for a NFZ the UNSC needs to act. Syria was the last hold- out, but the resolution passed. Time is wasting. Both HbJ and AbZ made the right kind of noises (but still less than a solid commitment) that there would be some kind of Qatari and Emirati participation in an international effort. Their chicken-and-egg question to me was, are we going to support a NFZ? If we are, then we can talk about the other participation. (SBU) Recognizing the Council: Both urged us to do so. I noted that the Arab League statement fell short of recognition. They urged us to find some kind of language that would suggest moving in that direction, and I noted our decisions to suspend the operations of the Libyan Embassy, have S meet with Mahmoud Jibril of the Council, and send a diplomatic representative to Benghazi. They pushed for more, with HbJ going to far as to say that recognition of the Council will help underscore to Qadhafi and his circle that he\'s finished. (SBU) Jibril meeting: They each said the same thing that Gene Cretz has picked up separately, that Jibril doesn\'t want media for his meeting with S unless he feels that there will be something significant out of the meeting. HbJ is providing a plane for Jibril to get to Paris. HbJ more than AbZ agreed with me that the meeting itself is a significant deliverable AbZ urged us not to be slower or quieter than France. (SBU) West Bank/Gaza: Both reacted negatively to Israeli announcements regarding hundreds of houses in the West Bank. They asked if we were going to say anything I noted we were still at this point getting the facts. Jeff, you guys just aren\'t serious, AbZ complained. I noted the political context, in which a family was brutally murdered.','AbZ and Hb3 on Libya and West Bank/Gaza(SBU) I had back-to-back phone calls this morning from Qatari PM/FM Hamad bin Jassim and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed. The content was virtually identical, su esting either rare coincidence or, more likely, an unusual level of UAE-Qatari coordination at yesterday\'s Arab League meeting. Main points (mostly Libya related but one Palestinian-related) are as follows: (SBU) No-Fly Zone: The Arab League has now called for a NFZ; the UNSC needs to act. Syria was the last hold- out, but the resolution passed. Time is wasting. Both HbJ and AbZ made the right kind of noises (but still less than a solid commitment) that there would be some kind of Qatari and Emirati participation in an international effort. Their chicken-and-egg question to me was, are we going to support a NFZ? If we are, then we can talk about the other participation. (SBU) Recognizing the Council: Both urged us to do so. I noted that the Arab League statement fell short of recognition. They urged us to find some kind of language that would suggest moving in that direction, and I noted our decisions to suspend the operations of the Libyan Embassy, have S meet with Mahmoud Jibril of the Council, and send a diplomatic representative to Benghazi. They pushed for more, with HbJ going to far as to say that recognition of the Council will help underscore to Qadhafi and his circle that he\'s finished. (SBU) Jibril meeting: They each said the same thing that Gene Cretz has picked up separately, that Jibril doesn\'t want media for his meeting with S unless he feels that there will be something significant out of the meeting. HbJ is providing a plane for Jibril to get to Paris. HbJ more than AbZ agreed with me that the meeting itself is a significant deliverable; AbZ urged us not to be slower or quieter than France. (SBU) West Bank/Gaza: Both reacted negatively to Israeli announcements regarding \"hundreds of houses\" in the West Bank. They asked if we were going to say anything; I noted we were still at this point getting the facts. \"Jeff, you guys just aren\'t serious,\" AbZ complained. I noted the political context, in which a family was brutally murdered.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Mahmoud_Jibril',3,1,'147 - C05739732.txt','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed Operation Mermaid Dawn, the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed \"Operation Mermaid Dawn,\" the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli; Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Mahmoud_Jibril',3,1,'160 - C05739748.txt','Benghazi update (1200 local)Already working on it with Eric S., Jeremy B., and NSS. Can we arrange shipments of what\'s requested? Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? INC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been no bloodbath or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding Clem, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting','Benghazi update (1200 local)Already working on it with Eric S., Jeremy B., and NSS. Can we arrange shipments of what\'s requested? Update from Rep. Stevens in Benghazi, based on largely on info from acting PM Ali Tarhouni and acting FM Salah Bishari: ? TNC caretaker cabinet/members were up until 4am following events in Tripoli and discussing plans for the coming days. Tarhouni said the TNC has been in constant communication with its people in Tripoli, including both fighters and those entrusted with implementing the stabilization plans. Rebels in Tripoli, in coordination with the TNC, have begun to set up checkpoints inside the city and guard public buildings. ? INC chairman Abd al Jalil and PM Jibril made statements to the media last night, urging people to refrain from revenge attacks and destruction of public buildings. ? There has so far been \"no bloodbath\" or serious looting. ? The capture of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi and Mohamed al-Qadhafi is significant. The TNC, including Abd al-Jalil himself, intervened with rebels surrounding Mohamed\'s house to ensure that they did not harm him. They understood that it would be harmful to the revolution and the TNC if he were killed. These events were captured live by Al Jazeera in interviews with Mohamed. Both brothers are in rebel custody (at this time, it is unclear to us exactly who is holding Clem, however). ? Per Tarhouni, the next steps are: 1) find Muammar Qadhafi; 2) issue a statement announcing the end of the Qadhafi regime and the start of the interim period under the TNC (TNC staff have begun drafting');
INSERT INTO `mv_tfidf` VALUES (7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Maidan_Wardak_Province',1,1,'1287 - C05760666.txt','Exciting NewsWill do. Pis contact Dave to set up a time for hm to come in to see me. Thx. Hi Hillary, you are doing an amazing job as our Secretary of State and we are all immensely proud of you. Really enjoyed your recent remarks regarding Afghanistan. Your words were spot on. Fyi, I will be in Kabul, Afghanistan from 7 thru 14 April and am being hosted by Flamed Wardak, the son of the Afghanistan Secretary of Defense. Looking forward to the visit. There is some exciting personal news that I wanted to share with you. Although it has not yet been announced, I wanted you to know that I recently interviewed with Cisco President ( John Chambers) and accepted a senior executive position ( effective 4 May ) to be the face and thought leader for Cisco in the field of Intelligent Urbanization with my focus area being on Physical Safety and Security. My wife (Faith) and I will live in Bangalore, India ( we are very excited ) and my area of responsibility will be the emerging markets of Asia, Middle East and Africa . Since I will operate from India that particular country will be a major focal point. The use of the Network to improve the quality of life of Millions of people in areas such as Education, Health Care and Security will be a major thrust of  Intelligent Urbanization. Faith and I are pumped up about our new overseas adventure and the chance to work for a world class company and a superb business leader like John Chambers. It is really a wonderful opportunity to positively impact many lives around the Globe. Hope to perhaps call on you for a few minutes before I head over to India. All the best and God Bless. Sincerely, Dave 21','Exciting NewsWill do. Pis contact Dave to set up a time for hm to come in to see me. Thx. Hi Hillary, you are doing an amazing job as our Secretary of State and we are all immensely proud of you. Really enjoyed your recent remarks regarding Afghanistan. Your words were spot on. Fyi, I will be in Kabul, Afghanistan from 7 thru 14 April and am being hosted by Flamed Wardak, the son of the Afghanistan Secretary of Defense. Looking forward to the visit. There is some exciting personal news that I wanted to share with you. Although it has not yet been announced, I wanted you to know that I recently interviewed with Cisco President ( John Chambers) and accepted a senior executive position ( effective 4 May ) to be the face and thought leader for Cisco in the field of \"Intelligent Urbanization\" with my focus area being on Physical Safety and Security. My wife (Faith) and I will live in Bangalore, India ( we are very excited ) and my area of responsibility will be the emerging markets of Asia, Middle East and Africa . Since I will operate from India that particular country will be a major focal point. The use of the Network to improve the quality of life of Millions of people in areas such as Education, Health Care and Security will be a major thrust of \" Intelligent Urbanization\". Faith and I are pumped up about our new overseas adventure and the chance to work for a world class company and a superb business leader like John Chambers. It is really a wonderful opportunity to positively impact many lives around the Globe. Hope to perhaps call on you for a few minutes before I head over to India. All the best and God Bless. Sincerely, Dave 21'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Mailto',8,1,'1033 - C05760248.txt','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as terrorist and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as \"terrorist\" and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Mailto',8,1,'1073 - C05760312.txt','What can we do?Thx. Pls read the following. I\'ve followed this case B6 B5 Sullivan, Jacob J B6 B5 Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated.','What can we do?Thx. Pls read the following. I\'ve followed this case B6 B5 Sullivan, Jacob J B6 B5 Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Mailto',8,1,'125 - C05739702.txt','H: UBL, AQ & Libya. Sid H: USL, AQ & Libya. SidRELEASE IN PART B6 Strikes me as a little strange. But certainly disturbing. I will pass info on. Prom: H [mailto:HDR220dintonernall.corn] More to pass on--disturbing, if true. From B6 CONFIDENTIAL May 2, 2011 For: Hillary','H: UBL, AQ & Libya. Sid H: USL, AQ & Libya. SidRELEASE IN PART B6 Strikes me as a little strange. But certainly disturbing. I will pass info on. Prom: H [mailto:HDR220dintonernall.corn] More to pass on--disturbing, if true. From B6 CONFIDENTIAL May 2, 2011 For: Hillary'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Mailto',8,1,'203 - C05739798.txt','Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi EditsPis print. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya l Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23pm EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The Rescue Benghazi day demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. Ifs obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups, medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya. The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. B5 Hopefully Mon or Huma can work these in teleprompter.','Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi EditsPis print. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya l Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23pm EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The \"Rescue Benghazi day\" demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. \"Ifs obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups,\" medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. \"Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya.\" The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. B5 Hopefully Mon or Huma can work these in teleprompter.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Mailto',8,1,'227 - C05739825.txt','Re: vionday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 londay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Re lonclay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 FW: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 RE: vlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm Fw. Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm- Benghazi Sounds good. Copying Lona. Great I think I should go w Pat. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] You good with Pat going? Cdrn Aonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5 Pat should go. Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1 or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB _ I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. cdm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise.','Re: vionday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 londay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Re lonclay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 FW: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 RE: vlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm Fw. Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm- Benghazi Sounds good. Copying Lona. Great I think I should go w Pat. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] You good with Pat going? Cdrn Aonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5 Pat should go. Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1 or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB _ I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. cdm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Mailto',8,1,'25 - C05739586.txt','Proposed Quad Deal FVV: Proposed Quad DealB5 Iwill forward you the Turkish proposal momentarily. ... .. From H [mailto:HDR22@clintonernallycorn] B5 B5 B5 B5','Proposed Quad Deal FVV: Proposed Quad DealB5 Iwill forward you the Turkish proposal momentarily. ... .. From H [mailto:HDR22@clintonernallycorn] B5 B5 B5 B5'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Mailto',8,1,'2571 - C05764053.txt','HRC scorecardFyi Cheryl, Jake: Despite the nailbiting finale, the Human Rights Council reentry has been remarkably successful. The tally, with returns still coming in: 1. Goldstone-report deferred through extraordinary political work by all of you 2. Freedom of Expression--tonsensus--a landmark achievement in suggesting that there is indeed a universal understanding of freedom of expression that can cut across cultural lines 3. Honduras: consensus 4. Womens\' Equality-consensus 5. Human Security issues: US took forward leaning posture USG engaged across the board and got the results it wanted--5 for 5--plus appeared principled and balanced To be honest if we had gotten any 2 of these, I would have felt relieved. Instead we ran the table. There was a stunning performance by 10-DRL-L-AmEmbassy Geneva and various regional bureaus, particularly NEA and WHA and AF, as well as EUR. The State Department at its finest and multilateral diplomacy executed at a macro and micro level. Brimmer, Nossel, Posner all were outstanding as were our folks in Geneva. And this is in our first reengagement. It should get better as we gain more experience. Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520 202 647 9598 o KohHH@State.gov<mailto:KohHH@State.gov> Martin R. Flug Professor of International Law, Yale Law School (on leave),','HRC scorecardFyi Cheryl, Jake: Despite the nailbiting finale, the Human Rights Council reentry has been remarkably successful. The tally, with returns still coming in: 1. Goldstone-report deferred through extraordinary political work by all of you 2. Freedom of Expression--tonsensus--a landmark achievement in suggesting that there is indeed a universal understanding of freedom of expression that can cut across cultural lines 3. Honduras: consensus 4. Womens\' Equality-consensus 5. Human Security issues: US took forward leaning posture USG engaged across the board and got the results it wanted--5 for 5--plus appeared principled and balanced To be honest if we had gotten any 2 of these, I would have felt relieved. Instead we ran the table. There was a stunning performance by 10-DRL-L-AmEmbassy Geneva and various regional bureaus, particularly NEA and WHA and AF, as well as EUR. The State Department at its finest and multilateral diplomacy executed at a macro and micro level. Brimmer, Nossel, Posner all were outstanding as were our folks in Geneva. And this is in our first reengagement. It should get better as we gain more experience. Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520 202 647 9598 o KohHH@State.gov<mailto:KohHH@State.gov> Martin R. Flug Professor of International Law, Yale Law School (on leave),'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Mailto',8,1,'2754 - C05764407.txt','Nujood UpdateYes it is at variance, perhaps not surprising. However, post is also involved so we will be getting another assessment. That\'s good news but at variance w what the press reported. Glamour has provided an excellent update and the good news is that Nujood is in private school and attending regularly. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov <mailto:VerveerMS@state.gov>','Nujood UpdateYes it is at variance, perhaps not surprising. However, post is also involved so we will be getting another assessment. That\'s good news but at variance w what the press reported. Glamour has provided an excellent update and the good news is that Nujood is in private school and attending regularly. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov <mailto:VerveerMS@state.gov>'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Maite_Nkoana-Mashabane',1,1,'3651 - C05766478.txt','Outstanding callsThe only calls we didn\'t get done were: Danish FM Moller Swedish FM Bildt Korean FM Yu South African FM Mashabane Do you want to make them tomorrow?','Outstanding callsThe only calls we didn\'t get done were: Danish FM Moller Swedish FM Bildt Korean FM Yu South African FM Mashabane Do you want to make them tomorrow?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Majority',2,1,'1058 - C05760291.txt','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Majority',2,1,'1060 - C05760293.txt','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Same as Isabelle?just hands. III ask. What time? Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according \' to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Same as Isabelle?just hands. III ask. What time? Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according \' to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Malaysia',6,1,'1183 - C05760469.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Malaysia',6,1,'2369 - C05763378.txt','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a re-charging program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S. number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board; welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level; the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day; we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a \"re-charging\" program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S.; number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students; today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Malaysia',6,1,'2963 - C05764781.txt','Jim\'s upcoming travelFYI Dear all, Jim will be traveling to Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam) from Friday mid morning through next Thursday afternoon. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931','Jim\'s upcoming travelFYI Dear all, Jim will be traveling to Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam) from Friday mid morning through next Thursday afternoon. Best, Sheba Sheba Crocker Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8931'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Malaysia',6,1,'3595 - C05766321.txt','(AP) Number Two US diplomat huddles with South Korean officialsSEOUL, South Korea (AP) Washington\'s number two diplomat huddled with South Korean officials Wednesday to discuss North Korea amid a flurry of diplomacy to get the communist regime to return to disarmament talks. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg is on an Asian tour that has included stops in Vietnam, Malaysia and China. Steinberg met South Korean presidential security adviser Kim Sung-hwan and chief nuclear envoy Wi Sung-lac on Wednesday morning. He later paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Prime Minister Chung Un-chan. Snezhina Sandlin State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512 SandlinSD@state.gov','(AP) Number Two US diplomat huddles with South Korean officialsSEOUL, South Korea (AP) Washington\'s number two diplomat huddled with South Korean officials Wednesday to discuss North Korea amid a flurry of diplomacy to get the communist regime to return to disarmament talks. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg is on an Asian tour that has included stops in Vietnam, Malaysia and China. Steinberg met South Korean presidential security adviser Kim Sung-hwan and chief nuclear envoy Wi Sung-lac on Wednesday morning. He later paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Prime Minister Chung Un-chan. Snezhina Sandlin State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512 SandlinSD@state.gov'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Malaysia',6,1,'3665 - C05766506.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Malaysia',6,1,'3669 - C05766517.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mali',1,1,'218 - C05739815.txt','Feltman tidbitsPlease very hold dose but a few tidbits from meeting one on one with Jeff: ?Sahel/ Mali- will call for Envoy but not yet have named. Mandate for envoy will be 1) put meat on strategy bones to include political, security, development, humanitarian, human rights 2) make sure UN is implementing throughout all agencies 3 mediation in Mali. --Syria - LB believes key is putting together transitional government Grateful for conversation with Robert LB doesn\'t plan on coming to DC but prefers to see S in NY. Jeff believes being based in Cairo is right thing for LB. Believes Morsi sincere in initiative but neither Jeff nor LB believe going anywhere. LB very concerned about ideas coming from Saudis and does not yet have date to go to Riyadh. Concerned about Bandar. --Libya- Absolutely agrees that Mitri should turn attention to security. Sent to Beirut over weekend to see Mitri and put security at top of agenda. Says we will like Mitri a lot. Also suggests when S sees Mikati that she say we will watch closely how they conduct themselves as chair of Foreign Affairs committee of AL. Jeff had been worried about Iranian initiative that Bill\'s call had killed.','Feltman tidbitsPlease very hold dose but a few tidbits from meeting one on one with Jeff: ?Sahel/ Mali- will call for Envoy but not yet have named. Mandate for envoy will be 1) put meat on strategy bones to include political, security, development, humanitarian, human rights 2) make sure UN is implementing throughout all agencies 3 mediation in Mali. --Syria - LB believes key is putting together transitional government; Grateful for conversation with Robert LB doesn\'t plan on coming to DC but prefers to see S in NY. Jeff believes being based in Cairo is right thing for LB. Believes Morsi sincere in initiative but neither Jeff nor LB believe going anywhere. LB very concerned about ideas coming from Saudis and does not yet have date to go to Riyadh. Concerned about Bandar. --Libya- Absolutely agrees that Mitri should turn attention to security. Sent to Beirut over weekend to see Mitri and put security at top of agenda. Says we will like Mitri a lot. Also suggests when S sees Mikati that she say we will watch closely how they conduct themselves as chair of Foreign Affairs committee of AL. Jeff had been worried about Iranian initiative that Bill\'s call had killed.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Malnutrition',2,1,'2966 - C05764785.txt','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers, the FAO said. Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region, it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses, the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- \"may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers,\" the FAO said. \"Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region,\" it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. \"The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses,\" the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Malnutrition',2,1,'3677 - C05766534.txt','Lugar Remarks tonightSpeech of Senator Lugar Foreign Assistance and Development in a New Era Thursday, January 28, 2010 U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar will deliver the following speech tonight at the Society for International Development\'s annual dinner. I thank the Society for International Development, its members and its leadership - Betsy Bassan and Joe Feuer - for the work they do on development issues around the world, and for organizing this annual gala. It is unfortunate that Chairman Kerry could not be with us tonight, but I know he shares my gratitude for your recognition. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Shah for his remarks and to recognize the efforts of USAID and its new Administrator in responding to the tragic earthquake in Haiti. Dr. Shah has faced one of the most challenging crises imaginable only five days after being sworn in. The job ahead of him - in Haiti and around the globe - is monumental. I look forward to supporting his work and that of his agency in the coming years. I commend all of our responders from all government agencies for their courage, compassion, and skill as they continue their mission in Haiti, and I join all of you in extending our prayers to the people of that nation. Tonight I would like to offer a few points about where we have come from and where we might be going with regard to U.S. investments in development. The challenges of global poverty and hunger are growing at a time when worries about the sustainability of natural resources are increasing. Population growth and increased affluence in some parts of the globe will require that we more than double world food production by 2050 to keep pace. At the same time, to address environmental concerns, we will have to harvest that food from roughly the same amount of land that is in production today. The accessibility and availability of food deeply affects the health of populations. Childhood malnutrition has lifelong consequences for the productivity of individuals and nations. Poverty denies opportunity to the world\'s young people and breeds extremism and instability that spills over borders. It is not surprising that the CIA has long tracked and analyzed global food supplies as an indicator of potential conflict. There is probably not a person in this room who would disagree that development is critical for U.S. national security and that the alleviation of poverty and hunger is a key component. This is a sentiment that is shared in most parts of our government, including the Department of Defense. But even though the importance of advancing development goals is evident, constructing the most efficient, accountable, and transparent means for achieving those goals is complex and challenging. Differences of opinion exist with regard to who should be performing development functions and how these activities should be integrated into our broader foreign policy efforts. We have not reached a consensus within our government on who should be doing what, where, when and why.','Lugar Remarks tonightSpeech of Senator Lugar Foreign Assistance and Development in a New Era Thursday, January 28, 2010 U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar will deliver the following speech tonight at the Society for International Development\'s annual dinner. I thank the Society for International Development, its members and its leadership - Betsy Bassan and Joe Feuer - for the work they do on development issues around the world, and for organizing this annual gala. It is unfortunate that Chairman Kerry could not be with us tonight, but I know he shares my gratitude for your recognition. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Shah for his remarks and to recognize the efforts of USAID and its new Administrator in responding to the tragic earthquake in Haiti. Dr. Shah has faced one of the most challenging crises imaginable only five days after being sworn in. The job ahead of him - in Haiti and around the globe - is monumental. I look forward to supporting his work and that of his agency in the coming years. I commend all of our responders from all government agencies for their courage, compassion, and skill as they continue their mission in Haiti, and I join all of you in extending our prayers to the people of that nation. Tonight I would like to offer a few points about where we have come from and where we might be going with regard to U.S. investments in development. The challenges of global poverty and hunger are growing at a time when worries about the sustainability of natural resources are increasing. Population growth and increased affluence in some parts of the globe will require that we more than double world food production by 2050 to keep pace. At the same time, to address environmental concerns, we will have to harvest that food from roughly the same amount of land that is in production today. The accessibility and availability of food deeply affects the health of populations. Childhood malnutrition has lifelong consequences for the productivity of individuals and nations. Poverty denies opportunity to the world\'s young people and breeds extremism and instability that spills over borders. It is not surprising that the CIA has long tracked and analyzed global food supplies as an indicator of potential conflict. There is probably not a person in this room who would disagree that development is critical for U.S. national security and that the alleviation of poverty and hunger is a key component. This is a sentiment that is shared in most parts of our government, including the Department of Defense. But even though the importance of advancing development goals is evident, constructing the most efficient, accountable, and transparent means for achieving those goals is complex and challenging. Differences of opinion exist with regard to who should be performing development functions and how these activities should be integrated into our broader foreign policy efforts. We have not reached a consensus within our government on who should be doing what, where, when and why.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Malta',1,1,'30 - C05739591.txt','chris Stevens mission chris stevens missionSee note below Jake and Huma, Please find below a status report on Chris Stevens mission to Benghazi. Thanks. Tim Status update on the Chris Stevens mission to Benghazi: The current game plan is for Mr. Stevens to move no later than Wednesday from Malta to Benghazi. He will stage off shore initially for a one day visit during which he will have meetings with TNC interlocutors and get a sense of the situation on the ground. The goal of this one day trip is for him to lay the groundwork for a stay of up to 30 days. He will be accompanied by a DS team, a staff member from Embassy Tripoli and the leader of USAID\'s DART team. With the support of Ambassador Cretz and Embassy Tripoli, Mr Stevens is in contact with TNC members on the ground in Benghazi and elsewhere the team is also in contact with other diplomatic missions and NGOs in Benghazi. We expect to get support in particular from the Turks who have a consulate in Benghazi. Mr. Stevens team has been in touch with Africom planners on the details of the mission. We have made the official request for support from OSD but have yet to get approval. Once we have that ? and we hope that will be very soon -- we will be able to move forward with the planning. Rena Bitter Director, State Department Operations Center 202 647 2522 BitterR@state,gov','chris Stevens mission chris stevens missionSee note below Jake and Huma, Please find below a status report on Chris Stevens mission to Benghazi. Thanks. Tim Status update on the Chris Stevens mission to Benghazi: The current game plan is for Mr. Stevens to move no later than Wednesday from Malta to Benghazi. He will stage off shore initially for a one day visit during which he will have meetings with TNC interlocutors and get a sense of the situation on the ground. The goal of this one day trip is for him to lay the groundwork for a stay of up to 30 days. He will be accompanied by a DS team, a staff member from Embassy Tripoli and the leader of USAID\'s DART team. With the support of Ambassador Cretz and Embassy Tripoli, Mr Stevens is in contact with TNC members on the ground in Benghazi and elsewhere; the team is also in contact with other diplomatic missions and NGOs in Benghazi. We expect to get support in particular from the Turks who have a consulate in Benghazi. Mr. Stevens team has been in touch with Africom planners on the details of the mission. We have made the official request for support from OSD but have yet to get approval. Once we have that ? and we hope that will be very soon -- we will be able to move forward with the planning. Rena Bitter Director, State Department Operations Center 202 647 2522 BitterR@state,gov'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Man-portable_air-defense_system',1,1,'36 - C05739597.txt','American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weaponshttp://abcnews.o.com/Blotter/glen-doherty-navy-seal-killed-Iibya-intel-mission/story?id 17229O37 Bitly: htto://abcn.ws/UPpZ9Y American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weapons Before Death, Ex-SEAL Glen Doherty Told ABC News He Helped Round Up Dangerous Shoulder-Fired Rockets By LEE FERRAN Sept. 13,2012 One of the Americans killed alongside Ambassador Christopher Stevens in an attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya Tuesday told ABC News before his death that he was working with the State Department on an intelligence mission to round up dangerous weapons in the war-torn nation. In an interview with ABC News last month, Glen Doherty, a 42-year-old former Navy SEAL who worked as a contractor with the State Department, said he personally went into the field to track down so-called MANPADS, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, and destroy them. After the fall of dictator Moammar Gadhafi last year, the State Department launched a mission to round up thousands of MANPADS that may have been looted from military installations across the country. U.S. officials previously told ABC News they were concerned the MANPADS could fall into the hands of terrorists, creating a threat to commercial airliners. READ: Nightmare in Libya: Thousands of Surface-to-Air Missiles Unaccounted For Doherty said that he traveled throughout Libya chasing reports of the weapons and once they were found, his team would destroy them on the spot by bashing them with hammers or repeatedly running them over with their vehicles. When ABC News spoke to Doherty in late August, he was enjoying a short time off in California before heading back to Libya just days ago.','American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weaponshttp://abcnews.o.com/Blotter/glen-doherty-navy-seal-killed-Iibya-intel-mission/story?id 17229O37 Bitly: htto://abcn.ws/UPpZ9Y American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weapons Before Death, Ex-SEAL Glen Doherty Told ABC News He Helped Round Up Dangerous Shoulder-Fired Rockets By LEE FERRAN Sept. 13,2012 One of the Americans killed alongside Ambassador Christopher Stevens in an attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya Tuesday told ABC News before his death that he was working with the State Department on an intelligence mission to round up dangerous weapons in the war-torn nation. In an interview with ABC News last month, Glen Doherty, a 42-year-old former Navy SEAL who worked as a contractor with the State Department, said he personally went into the field to track down so-called MANPADS, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, and destroy them. After the fall of dictator Moammar Gadhafi last year, the State Department launched a mission to round up thousands of MANPADS that may have been looted from military installations across the country. U.S. officials previously told ABC News they were concerned the MANPADS could fall into the hands of terrorists, creating a threat to commercial airliners. READ: Nightmare in Libya: Thousands of Surface-to-Air Missiles Unaccounted For Doherty said that he traveled throughout Libya chasing reports of the weapons and once they were found, his team would destroy them on the spot by bashing them with hammers or repeatedly running them over with their vehicles. When ABC News spoke to Doherty in late August, he was enjoying a short time off in California before heading back to Libya just days ago.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Managua',2,1,'2017 - C05762640.txt','Time Window for S Meeting with Zelaya Tomorrow? Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #12 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 5 Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #11 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 4Fyi They are now saying that Zelaya doesn\'t want to travel tomorrow because wants to participate (remotely) in the burial ceremony on Monday for those who died in violence at the airport today. He said he will return to Washington on Tuesday in time to meet in the late afternoon. They are asking if it would be possible to have the meeting sometime on Tuesday late afternoon instead. Courtney She previously had indicated noon or later for a meeting Huma and Lona, Sorry for the late email, but Central America Office Director Christopher Webster just called me to inquire about a possible meeting between Zelaya and the Secretary tomorrow. He said they are trying to convince Zelaya to return from San Salvador to the U.S. and that A/S Shannon indicated the Secretary had said that she would be willing to meet with him tomorrow. They were wondering if they could give Zelaya a window of time for a meeting (see email below from DCM in Sal Salvador). Please advise. Thanks, Courtney The plan is for Hugo Martinez to pull Zelaya aside for me to be able to urge that he get to washdc for mtg with S tomorrow. Please tell me if there is a time window for that mtg. Tom Shannon sais earlier that it was in the afternoon. If you can find out whether Zelaya will be returning to Washington, that would be very helpful. Chris Thanks  Jacobs, Janice L Carter, Sharon Zelaya just landed in El SAlvador. Robert I Laidlaw, Philip G Llorens, Hugo Benning, Douglass R Cc: Managua POL SES-0 East, Kyle D (Managua) Managua, RSO - Officers Boyle, Kathleen L (Managua) Los Banos- Jardina, Michelle G (Managua) Pierre, Martial (Managua) Martz, Sara E (Managua) Harris, Lara K (Managua) Krzywda, David A (Managua) \'jesse.s.curtis \'donkachris Jacobs, Janice 1 Carter, Sharon (USAID/N/DMD) Blau, Robert I Jesse: Did the Nicaraguans indicate where Zelaya is headed? To San Salvador or back to Washington? I have copied Embassy San Salvador\'s Charge Bob Blau and Political Counselor Phil Laidlaw. I have also copied Ambassador Llorens and Tegucigalpa\'s Acting DCM Douglass Benning (Simon Henshaw is on leave). Thanks, Chris Looping other members of SITREP spam -- Managua understands that plane with ousted HOND President Zelaya left WDC at approx 1500 WDC time. Also understand that plane is expected in Managua at approx 1924 local. Understand that a separate plane with Argentine Pres Kirchner and Ecuadorian Pres. Correa also left WDC this afternoon en route to El Salvador. NEW INFORMATION About 45 minutes ago, Telesur had images of apparent pro-Zelaya supporters at the airport fence and trying to pull it down. Security forces inside the airport compound re-deployed to prevent a breach. It seems they did use white smoke or gas to deter protestor action. Telesur also reported that shots were fired into the assembled crowd and that one or two people were shot and killed (no names or confirmation). Images of ambulances in crowd were visible. It seems now that the fence has been breached and a handful of pro-Zelaya supporters move in and out of airport area to pick up rocks and retreat (there is open, clear area inside fence, possible construction). Security forces have taken up positions on tarmac, presumably to prevent further incursion. With respect to Micheleti assertion that NIC troops have mobilized near the border, our NIC contacts, both in GON and private citizens indicate that there has been NO/NO unusual NIC mil activity at border -- Las Manos or El Espino. However, as of 1900 Saturday, border contacts at El Espino report that HOND military reinforced its presence by about 70 personnel, who remain at El Espino. We were told this happened at Las Manos as well, but have not yet been able to confirm with our sources at that border location. Will continue to monitor and observe. 80','Time Window for S Meeting with Zelaya Tomorrow? Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #12 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 5 Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #11 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 4Fyi They are now saying that Zelaya doesn\'t want to travel tomorrow because wants to participate (remotely) in the burial ceremony on Monday for those who died in violence at the airport today. He said he will return to Washington on Tuesday in time to meet in the late afternoon. They are asking if it would be possible to have the meeting sometime on Tuesday late afternoon instead. Courtney She previously had indicated noon or later for a meeting Huma and Lona, Sorry for the late email, but Central America Office Director Christopher Webster just called me to inquire about a possible meeting between Zelaya and the Secretary tomorrow. He said they are trying to convince Zelaya to return from San Salvador to the U.S. and that A/S Shannon indicated the Secretary had said that she would be willing to meet with him tomorrow. They were wondering if they could give Zelaya a window of time for a meeting (see email below from DCM in Sal Salvador). Please advise. Thanks, Courtney The plan is for Hugo Martinez to pull Zelaya aside for me to be able to urge that he get to washdc for mtg with S tomorrow. Please tell me if there is a time window for that mtg. Tom Shannon sais earlier that it was in the afternoon. If you can find out whether Zelaya will be returning to Washington, that would be very helpful. Chris Thanks ; Jacobs, Janice L; Carter, Sharon Zelaya just landed in El SAlvador. Robert I; Laidlaw, Philip G; Llorens, Hugo; Benning, Douglass R Cc: Managua POL; SES-0; East, Kyle D (Managua); Managua, RSO - Officers; Boyle, Kathleen L (Managua); Los Banos- Jardina, Michelle G (Managua); Pierre, Martial (Managua); Martz, Sara E (Managua); Harris, Lara K (Managua); Krzywda, David A (Managua); \'jesse.s.curtis \'donkachris Jacobs, Janice 1; Carter, Sharon (USAID/N/DMD); Blau, Robert I Jesse: Did the Nicaraguans indicate where Zelaya is headed? To San Salvador or back to Washington? I have copied Embassy San Salvador\'s Charge Bob Blau and Political Counselor Phil Laidlaw. I have also copied Ambassador Llorens and Tegucigalpa\'s Acting DCM Douglass Benning (Simon Henshaw is on leave). Thanks, Chris Looping other members of SITREP spam -- Managua understands that plane with ousted HOND President Zelaya left WDC at approx 1500 WDC time. Also understand that plane is expected in Managua at approx 1924 local. Understand that a separate plane with Argentine Pres Kirchner and Ecuadorian Pres. Correa also left WDC this afternoon en route to El Salvador. NEW INFORMATION About 45 minutes ago, Telesur had images of apparent pro-Zelaya supporters at the airport fence and trying to pull it down. Security forces inside the airport compound re-deployed to prevent a breach. It seems they did use white smoke or gas to deter protestor action. Telesur also reported that shots were fired into the assembled crowd and that one or two people were shot and killed (no names or confirmation). Images of ambulances in crowd were visible. It seems now that the fence has been breached and a handful of pro-Zelaya supporters move in and out of airport area to pick up rocks and retreat (there is open, clear area inside fence, possible construction). Security forces have taken up positions on tarmac, presumably to prevent further incursion. With respect to Micheleti assertion that NIC troops have mobilized near the border, our NIC contacts, both in GON and private citizens indicate that there has been NO/NO unusual NIC mil activity at border -- Las Manos or El Espino. However, as of 1900 Saturday, border contacts at El Espino report that HOND military reinforced its presence by about 70 personnel, who remain at El Espino. We were told this happened at Las Manos as well, but have not yet been able to confirm with our sources at that border location. Will continue to monitor and observe. 80'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Managua',2,1,'2974 - C05764804.txt','Regime Plan to Break-in to Brazilian EmbassyThis relates to a conversation I had with S. So far we seem to be ok regarding the Brazilian mission in Tegucigalpa. Tom/Dan/Craig: Regime DFM Marta Lorena Alvarado denied a few minutes on TV that the regime had any intention to entering the Brazilian Embassy to arrest Z. She accused Z supporters of spreading the rumors to create a climate of tension and uncertainly. This tracks with all of the information that we have been picking up from the HOAF, Supreme Court and the Attorney General\'s office. We\'ve made clear in all of our conversations with regime contacts they would face grave consequences if they violate the diplomatic sanctity of the Brazilian Embassy. I hate to agree with the regime, but on this one they may be right. The calls from regime contacts appear synchronized and are coming out of Managua, Guatemala, here in Tegucigalpa, as well as NYC. However, to be sure, we\'ve made a second round of calls. Both the Minister of Security and the Attorney General have again told us that the regime has no/no intention of entering the Brazilian Embassy. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268','Regime Plan to Break-in to Brazilian EmbassyThis relates to a conversation I had with S. So far we seem to be ok regarding the Brazilian mission in Tegucigalpa. Tom/Dan/Craig: Regime DFM Marta Lorena Alvarado denied a few minutes on TV that the regime had any intention to entering the Brazilian Embassy to arrest Z. She accused Z supporters of spreading the rumors to create a climate of tension and uncertainly. This tracks with all of the information that we have been picking up from the HOAF, Supreme Court and the Attorney General\'s office. We\'ve made clear in all of our conversations with regime contacts they would face \"grave consequences\" if they violate the diplomatic sanctity of the Brazilian Embassy. I hate to agree with the regime, but on this one they may be right. The calls from regime contacts appear synchronized and are coming out of Managua, Guatemala, here in Tegucigalpa, as well as NYC. However, to be sure, we\'ve made a second round of calls. Both the Minister of Security and the Attorney General have again told us that the regime has no/no intention of entering the Brazilian Embassy. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mandarin_Chinese',1,1,'1838 - C05762241.txt','NYTimes - Utah Governor to Become Ambassador to ChinaUtah Governor to Become Ambassador to China By Jeff Zeleny Updated President Obama on Saturday selected one of the nation\'s leading Republican governors to serve as the ambassador to China, nominating Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman for the diplomatic post that Mr. Obama called as important as any in the world. We will launch a new era of partnership between our two nations that will advance our shared dreams of opportunity and security in America, in Asia and around the world, Mr. Obama said. I can think of no more important assignment than creating the kinds of bridges between our two countries that will determine the well being not just of Americans and Chinese, but also the future of the world. In a morning announcement at the White House, Mr. Huntsman stood at the president\'s side in the Diplomatic Room and accepted the position that he said came as a surprise. As a co-chairman of Senator John McCain\'s presidential campaign last year, Mr. Huntsman said he did not expect to be called into action by the person who beat us. Mr. Huntsman, 49, learned to speak Mandarin Chinese from his days as a Mormon missionary in Taiwan. He has worked in two Bush administrations, serving as the ambassador to Singapore in the final year of George H.W. Bush\'s term and as a deputy United States trade ambassador for George W. Bush. For Mr. Obama, whose advisers already have their eyes set on his re-election in 2012, the selection of Mr. Huntsman is something of a political coup. He has emerged as one of the nation\'s most visible Republican governors and was expected to at least consider seeking his party\'s presidential nomination to run against Mr. Obama. In the breadth of issues at stake, this ambassadorship is as important as any in the world, Mr. Obama said. I believe there is much to be gained from a closer working relationship with China, but improved relationships will require candor on issues in which we don\'t always agree. As the Republican Party forges through a period of reinvention, Mr. Huntsman has been a leading voice for the direction of the party. He has been a political moderate on issues like immigration, gay rights and the environment, even though he represented one of the most conservative states in the country.','NYTimes - Utah Governor to Become Ambassador to ChinaUtah Governor to Become Ambassador to China By Jeff Zeleny Updated President Obama on Saturday selected one of the nation\'s leading Republican governors to serve as the ambassador to China, nominating Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman for the diplomatic post that Mr. Obama called \"as important as any in the world.\" \"We will launch a new era of partnership between our two nations that will advance our shared dreams of opportunity and security in America, in Asia and around the world,\" Mr. Obama said. \"I can think of no more important assignment than creating the kinds of bridges between our two countries that will determine the well being not just of Americans and Chinese, but also the future of the world.\" In a morning announcement at the White House, Mr. Huntsman stood at the president\'s side in the Diplomatic Room and accepted the position that he said came as a surprise. As a co-chairman of Senator John McCain\'s presidential campaign last year, Mr. Huntsman said he did not expect to be \"called into action by the person who beat us.\" Mr. Huntsman, 49, learned to speak Mandarin Chinese from his days as a Mormon missionary in Taiwan. He has worked in two Bush administrations, serving as the ambassador to Singapore in the final year of George H.W. Bush\'s term and as a deputy United States trade ambassador for George W. Bush. For Mr. Obama, whose advisers already have their eyes set on his re-election in 2012, the selection of Mr. Huntsman is something of a political coup. He has emerged as one of the nation\'s most visible Republican governors and was expected to at least consider seeking his party\'s presidential nomination to run against Mr. Obama. \"In the breadth of issues at stake, this ambassadorship is as important as any in the world,\" Mr. Obama said. \"I believe there is much to be gained from a closer working relationship with China, but improved relationships will require candor on issues in which we don\'t always agree.\" As the Republican Party forges through a period of reinvention, Mr. Huntsman has been a leading voice for the direction of the party. He has been a political moderate on issues like immigration, gay rights and the environment, even though he represented one of the most conservative states in the country.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mandatory_retirement',1,1,'3022 - C05764889.txt','Mandatory Retirement provisions of the Foreign Service Act22 USC  4052. Mandatory retirement (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any participant shall be retired from the Service at the end of the month in which the participant has reached age 65 and has at least 5 years of service credit toward retirement under the System (excluding military and naval service), and shall receive retirement benefits in accordance with section 4046 of this title. (2) [TEXT RELATED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OMMITTED] (b) (1) Any participant who is otherwise required to retire under subsection (a) of this section while occupying a position to which he or she was appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, may continue to serve until that appointment is terminated. (2) Whenever the Secretary determines it to be in the public interest, any participant who is otherwise required to retire under subsection (a) of this section may be retained on active service for a period not to exceed 5 years. (3) Any participant who completes a period of service authorized by this subsection shall be retired at the end of the month in which such authorized service is completed.','Mandatory Retirement provisions of the Foreign Service Act22 USC  4052. Mandatory retirement (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any participant shall be retired from the Service at the end of the month in which the participant has reached age 65 and has at least 5 years of service credit toward retirement under the System (excluding military and naval service), and shall receive retirement benefits in accordance with section 4046 of this title. (2) [TEXT RELATED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OMMITTED] (b) (1) Any participant who is otherwise required to retire under subsection (a) of this section while occupying a position to which he or she was appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, may continue to serve until that appointment is terminated. (2) Whenever the Secretary determines it to be in the public interest, any participant who is otherwise required to retire under subsection (a) of this section may be retained on active service for a period not to exceed 5 years. (3) Any participant who completes a period of service authorized by this subsection shall be retired at the end of the month in which such authorized service is completed.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mandé_peoples',1,1,'1754 - C05761826.txt','more on what happened...Purnell called Miliband to tell him he would resign, trying to prompt David into joining him, thereby bringing down the government. Miliband refused, tried to talk Purnell out of quitting. Mande[son was at No. 10 discussing strategy with Gordon when Purnell called at 10 pm Thursday night to tell him he resigned. Mandelson worked the phones long into the night to get the Blairites to stay put and back Gordon. He succeeded in holding the fort. Then Gordon named him First Secretary of State. Sid What can an email address say about you? Find out here.','more on what happened...Purnell called Miliband to tell him he would resign, trying to prompt David into joining him, thereby bringing down the government. Miliband refused, tried to talk Purnell out of quitting. Mande[son was at No. 10 discussing strategy with Gordon when Purnell called at 10 pm Thursday night to tell him he resigned. Mandelson worked the phones long into the night to get the Blairites to stay put and back Gordon. He succeeded in holding the fort. Then Gordon named him First Secretary of State. Sid What can an email address say about you? Find out here.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mango',1,1,'3684 - C05766548.txt','NYT OpEd on economic opportunities in HaitiFYI ? this has been in the pipeline for a while, but I understand that I am not allowed to write further articles under the terms of my USG hire. Best wishes Jean-Louis New York Times, January 29, 2010 OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR uilding Haiti\'s Economy, One Mango at a Time By PAUL COLLIER and JEAN-LOUIS WARNHOLZ IN an astonishing outpouring of generosity, nearly half of American households have donated money to help Haiti recover from the recent earthquake. The United States government and other governments around the world, for their part, have sent thousands of relief workers and have pledged 5$i billion so far. But Haitians need something more fundamental than relief from the present situation they need jobs that they can count on for years ahead. For this, the private business sector is essential. Luckily, business leaders are meeting now in Davos, Switzerland, and Haiti is prominent on their agenda. Haiti is by far the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and yet it need not be so, because unexploited economic opportunities abound there. Some of the best mangoes in the world grow in Haiti ? though too many of them rot, offshore from the world\'s largest market, for want of adequate roads and well-governed ports. Excellent coffee is grown in the Haitian mountains, but much of it is sold informally across the border to coffee producers in the Dominican Republic, who reap most of the profits. Haiti also has many qualities attractive to tourists: a warm climate magnificent white- sand beaches and turquoise water Tortuga, the famous pirate island off the northern','NYT OpEd on economic opportunities in HaitiFYI ? this has been in the pipeline for a while, but I understand that I am not allowed to write further articles under the terms of my USG hire. Best wishes Jean-Louis New York Times, January 29, 2010 OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR uilding Haiti\'s Economy, One Mango at a Time By PAUL COLLIER and JEAN-LOUIS WARNHOLZ IN an astonishing outpouring of generosity, nearly half of American households have donated money to help Haiti recover from the recent earthquake. The United States government and other governments around the world, for their part, have sent thousands of relief workers and have pledged 5$i billion so far. But Haitians need something more fundamental than relief from the present situation; they need jobs that they can count on for years ahead. For this, the private business sector is essential. Luckily, business leaders are meeting now in Davos, Switzerland, and Haiti is prominent on their agenda. Haiti is by far the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and yet it need not be so, because unexploited economic opportunities abound there. Some of the best mangoes in the world grow in Haiti ? though too many of them rot, offshore from the world\'s largest market, for want of adequate roads and well-governed ports. Excellent coffee is grown in the Haitian mountains, but much of it is sold informally across the border to coffee producers in the Dominican Republic, who reap most of the profits. Haiti also has many qualities attractive to tourists: a warm climate; magnificent white- sand beaches and turquoise water; Tortuga, the famous pirate island off the northern'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Manhattan',8,1,'1052 - C05760283.txt','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family. Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business.','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: \"He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family.\" Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Manhattan',8,1,'1056 - C05760287.txt','Samual heyman Samba! heymanWhere is Bill? Can I call his cell or Doug\'s? We are doing letter Also have a number if you want to call Wjc is supposed to call as well. Pis be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P.','Samual heyman Samba! heymanWhere is Bill? Can I call his cell or Doug\'s? We are doing letter Also have a number if you want to call Wjc is supposed to call as well. Pis be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Manhattan',8,1,'1190 - C05760483.txt','Letter for Hillary from Tina BrownPls print. I am so sorry we didn\'t touch base today. I had a quick conversation with I am forwarding the letter from Tina Brown because I think this will be fabulous opportunity for you to showcase your ideas and also your long history of advocating on behalf of women around the world. As always, I defer to your and your staff\'s realities and judgment but did want you to know I am involved and hope you can make it. If not, I love you anyway! Let me what might work for us to chat. I described the possibilities to both in Rhinebeck. Hope you are well. As always, Jill December 10, 2009 Dear Madame Secretary, I am following up on the letter I sent to you on November 8, 2009 at the suggestion of Melanne Verveer. On March 12th and 13th, in New York City, 300 influential women from diverse countries and cultures will come together to illuminate the circumstances of their lives and to explore the still unfulfilled promise of women around the world. Women in the World: Stories and Solutions, will be hosted by The Daily Beast, the United Nations Foundation, Vital Voices Global Partnership, and Diane von Furstenberg (and sponsored by Hewlett Packard who will bring their most creative digital support). We are delighted to announce that for our opening night on Friday, March 12, at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, we have an extraordinary event planned. The legendary Broadway director Julie Taymor has agreed to direct the Vital Voices play Seven, featuring acclaimed film and stage actresses. At the conclusion of this performance, we will host a panel conversation featuring their real-life counterparts: Hafsat Abiola, Farida Azizi, Anabella De Leon, Inez McCormack, Mukhtar Mai, Mu Sochua, and Marina Pisklakova-Parker.','Letter for Hillary from Tina BrownPls print. I am so sorry we didn\'t touch base today. I had a quick conversation with I am forwarding the letter from Tina Brown because I think this will be fabulous opportunity for you to showcase your ideas and also your long history of advocating on behalf of women around the world. As always, I defer to your and your staff\'s realities and judgment but did want you to know I am involved and hope you can make it. If not, I love you anyway! Let me what might work for us to chat. I described the possibilities to both in Rhinebeck. Hope you are well. As always, Jill December 10, 2009 Dear Madame Secretary, I am following up on the letter I sent to you on November 8, 2009 at the suggestion of Melanne Verveer. On March 12th and 13th, in New York City, 300 influential women from diverse countries and cultures will come together to illuminate the circumstances of their lives and to explore the still unfulfilled promise of women around the world. \"Women in the World: Stories and Solutions,\" will be hosted by The Daily Beast, the United Nations Foundation, Vital Voices Global Partnership, and Diane von Furstenberg (and sponsored by Hewlett Packard who will bring their most creative digital support). We are delighted to announce that for our opening night on Friday, March 12, at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, we have an extraordinary event planned. The legendary Broadway director Julie Taymor has agreed to direct the Vital Voices play Seven, featuring acclaimed film and stage actresses. At the conclusion of this performance, we will host a panel conversation featuring their real-life counterparts: Hafsat Abiola, Farida Azizi, Anabella De Leon, Inez McCormack, Mukhtar Mai, Mu Sochua, and Marina Pisklakova-Parker.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Manhattan',8,1,'1730 - C05761779.txt','No Injuries in Explosion at Manhattan Starbucks(U) According to the Department of Homeland Security, New York Police Department(NYPD) believes an improvised explosive device caused the explosion, reported at 0330. NYPD evacuated 25 apartments above the Upper West Side store located at 1642 3rd Ave and East 92nd St . 10','No Injuries in Explosion at Manhattan Starbucks(U) According to the Department of Homeland Security, New York Police Department(NYPD) believes an improvised explosive device caused the explosion, reported at 0330. NYPD evacuated 25 apartments above the Upper West Side store located at 1642 3rd Ave and East 92nd St . 10'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Manhattan',8,1,'1984 - C05762582.txt','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Manhattan',8,1,'2924 - C05764699.txt','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks; they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options; he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today; if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras; it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Manhattan',8,1,'3209 - C05765604.txt','Samual heymanNovember 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family. Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business. Mr. Heyman waged an aggressive campaign against the company\'s chairman and ultimately forced his removal through a shareholder vote - a rare victory for shareholders during a time when executives of public companies were considered virtually untouchable. Once Mr. Heyman took control of GAF, he reversed course and held on to the chemicals business, ultimately making it a big contributor to the company\'s profit.','Samual heymanNovember 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: \"He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family.\" Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business. Mr. Heyman waged an aggressive campaign against the company\'s chairman and ultimately forced his removal through a shareholder vote - a rare victory for shareholders during a time when executives of public companies were considered virtually untouchable. Once Mr. Heyman took control of GAF, he reversed course and held on to the chemicals business, ultimately making it a big contributor to the company\'s profit.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Manhattan',8,1,'3217 - C05765646.txt','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker.','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Maniema',1,1,'2845 - C05764562.txt','From Lyn Lusi in GomaWe are working with Lyn to try to better determine the specific needs at Heal Africa. The Norwegian development staff is on vacation but we should connect shortly. I\'m going to try to steer their assistance to Heal Africa if I can. Otherwise, we\'ve had marathon meetings with all the key players to follow up on your trip to DRC. There is so much that needs to be done and Congress is already asking for reports. Dear Melanne, It is very kind of you to write to me. Eve had already told me from you that there is more interpretation than fact in the new hospital story, and I really apologise for the embarrassment that our reaction and the echoes from our friends will have caused you and Secretary Mrs Clinton. The fact that you came, and gave priority to the catastrophic epidemic of rape in our country gives a clear and loud signal that the most powerful nation in the world has put Congo\'s women at the top of their agenda. Thank you for your questions about the best way forward for training in dealing with fistula. Our approach is in some ways different from Panzi, because we are so limited by our facilities: we have to do our surgical work by \'campaigns\' ? this month, a vvf campaign next month, a cleft lip and palate campaign then a club foot and post polio campaign. This lack of space, with our commitment to training 12 Congolese doctors in six specialist areas of medicine, limits us considerably, and makes our medical teams compete with each other for OR time and beds. To deal with the cases waiting in rural areas, we regularly send our surgical specialists on outreach: in July, they operated in Kasongo (South Maniema), in August at home in Goma, in September in Adi, in October in South Maniema and November back in Adi, December, here in Goma. Outreach is very unsatisfactory to surgeons: they like to be able to follow through to complete recovery, and we like to accompany women with training and literacy and psychosocial support. Although this provides teaching time to local doctors, there must be a better way to provide continuing medical education to the rural medical staff of Congo.','From Lyn Lusi in GomaWe are working with Lyn to try to better determine the specific needs at Heal Africa. The Norwegian development staff is on vacation but we should connect shortly. I\'m going to try to steer their assistance to Heal Africa if I can. Otherwise, we\'ve had marathon meetings with all the key players to follow up on your trip to DRC. There is so much that needs to be done and Congress is already asking for reports. Dear Melanne, It is very kind of you to write to me. Eve had already told me from you that there is more interpretation than fact in the new hospital story, and I really apologise for the embarrassment that our reaction and the echoes from our friends will have caused you and Secretary Mrs Clinton. The fact that you came, and gave priority to the catastrophic epidemic of rape in our country gives a clear and loud signal that the most powerful nation in the world has put Congo\'s women at the top of their agenda. Thank you for your questions about the best way forward for training in dealing with fistula. Our approach is in some ways different from Panzi, because we are so limited by our facilities: we have to do our surgical work by \'campaigns\' ? this month, a vvf campaign; next month, a cleft lip and palate campaign; then a club foot and post polio campaign. This lack of space, with our commitment to training 12 Congolese doctors in six specialist areas of medicine, limits us considerably, and makes our medical teams compete with each other for OR time and beds. To deal with the cases waiting in rural areas, we regularly send our surgical specialists on outreach: in July, they operated in Kasongo (South Maniema), in August at home in Goma, in September in Adi, in October in South Maniema and November back in Adi, December, here in Goma. Outreach is very unsatisfactory to surgeons: they like to be able to follow through to complete recovery, and we like to accompany women with training and literacy and psychosocial support. Although this provides teaching time to local doctors, there must be a better way to provide continuing medical education to the rural medical staff of Congo.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Manifestif',1,1,'3457 - C05766067.txt','1pm call manifestIf he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','1pm call manifestIf he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Manila',3,1,'2222 - C05762939.txt','BravoSee traffic from bottom up Adding Caroline Adler and others -- another brilliant win. Major impact in Manila and throughout the Philippines from the Secretary\'s recorded National Day greeting. Below is from the legendary Kristie Kenney, our Ambo. Folks: the secretary\'s video was a huge success. Thanks so much to our EAP team for getting it done and to the Manila PAS team for getting it out on a holiday. It was a terrific message. Am just leaving the Palace independence day fete (looking stiff in my filipiana) where the President grabbed me to say please thank Secretary Clinton for that wonderful message. No one has ever done that before and it really showed that the United States cares about us. Secretary Romulo stopped me and said I heard secretary Clinton\'s message over the radio this morning and it was beautiful.. Everyone from the gate guards to shopping mall vendors stopping me to say they saw/heard Secretary\'s message. People are literally thrilled and stunned that our Secretary of State would reach out in such a personal fashion. Bravo to all of you who made that happen. 75','BravoSee traffic from bottom up Adding Caroline Adler and others -- another brilliant win. Major impact in Manila and throughout the Philippines from the Secretary\'s recorded National Day greeting. Below is from the legendary Kristie Kenney, our Ambo. Folks: the secretary\'s video was a huge success. Thanks so much to our EAP team for getting it done and to the Manila PAS team for getting it out on a holiday. It was a terrific message. Am just leaving the Palace independence day fete (looking stiff in my filipiana) where the President grabbed me to say \"please thank Secretary Clinton for that wonderful message. No one has ever done that before and it really showed that the United States cares about us\". Secretary Romulo stopped me and said \"I heard secretary Clinton\'s message over the radio this morning and it was beautiful.\". Everyone from the gate guards to shopping mall vendors stopping me to say they saw/heard Secretary\'s message. People are literally thrilled and stunned that our Secretary of State would reach out in such a personal fashion. Bravo to all of you who made that happen. 75'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Manila',3,1,'2263 - C05763040.txt','What time is it in Manilla - Are you awake?Fyi - iam going to ask her to head up the qddr organization process with and on diplomacy.side we\'re looking but will be desi? nated to be second to that person - on develpoment this woman that jack and I interviewed and maybe if she will and the the advisory groups we discussed. Will fill you in as we know more by monday Hi. We have a 12 hour time difference. So I was sound asleep when you sent this at nearly 2 am Manila time(smile). Just got it now - we are having blackberry troubles and I am in the southern Philippines, not back in Manila until Monday. Do you need to talk to me? If so we can figure out a time that works. Hope all is well with you. Secretary Clinton\'s video greeting was a smash success here. Still playing on TV and radio here. 82','What time is it in Manilla - Are you awake?Fyi - iam going to ask her to head up the qddr organization process with and on diplomacy.side we\'re looking but will be desi? nated to be second to that person - on develpoment this woman that jack and I interviewed and maybe if she will and the the advisory groups we discussed. Will fill you in as we know more by monday Hi. We have a 12 hour time difference. So I was sound asleep when you sent this at nearly 2 am Manila time(smile). Just got it now - we are having blackberry troubles and I am in the southern Philippines, not back in Manila until Monday. Do you need to talk to me? If so we can figure out a time that works. Hope all is well with you. Secretary Clinton\'s video greeting was a smash success here. Still playing on TV and radio here. 82'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Manila',3,1,'2665 - C05764216.txt','6.5 Earthquake strikes the Philippines (U)(U) (U) The earthquake struck the southern island of Mindanao at 0658 EDT, media report. Embassy Manila reports there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The Operations Center will provide additional details as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','6.5 Earthquake strikes the Philippines (U)(U) (U) The earthquake struck the southern island of Mindanao at 0658 EDT, media report. Embassy Manila reports there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The Operations Center will provide additional details as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Manmohan_Singh',1,1,'1695 - C05761680.txt','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsLong time politico, was close to rajiv ghandi. III send his bio to oscar to print for you. On election calls, SCA is recommending calls to Congress Party head Sonia Ghandi, outgoing FM Mukherjee, and incoming FM Krishna. We also have a call sheet for Prime Minister Singh in case you want to call. Please let me know if u want to do these calls tomorrow. What do we know about him? Fyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mukherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio.','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsLong time politico, was close to rajiv ghandi. III send his bio to oscar to print for you. On election calls, SCA is recommending calls to Congress Party head Sonia Ghandi, outgoing FM Mukherjee, and incoming FM Krishna. We also have a call sheet for Prime Minister Singh in case you want to call. Please let me know if u want to do these calls tomorrow. What do we know about him? Fyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mukherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Manouchehr_Mottaki',1,1,'1431 - C05761148.txt','FyiIran: US journalist\'s case will get fair review TEHRAN, Iran ? Iran\'s foreign minister assured his visiting Japanese counterpart that the case of an American journalist imprisoned in Tehran for allegedly spying for the United States will get a fair review on appeal. Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said 32-year-old Roxana Saberi\'s appeal will be reviewed justly and humanely. He spoke at a joint news conference Saturday with Japan\'s Hirofumi Nakasone, who expressed concern over the case during his visit to Iran. Saberi is a dual Iranian-American citizen who was born in Fargo, North Dakota. Her father is Iranian and her mother is Japanese. She was arrested in January in Tehran and sentenced last month to eight years in prison after a one- day trial behind closed doors. Her case has raised an international outcry','FyiIran: US journalist\'s case will get fair review TEHRAN, Iran ? Iran\'s foreign minister assured his visiting Japanese counterpart that the case of an American journalist imprisoned in Tehran for allegedly spying for the United States will get a fair review on appeal. Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said 32-year-old Roxana Saberi\'s appeal will be \"reviewed justly and humanely.\" He spoke at a joint news conference Saturday with Japan\'s Hirofumi Nakasone, who expressed concern over the case during his visit to Iran. Saberi is a dual Iranian-American citizen who was born in Fargo, North Dakota. Her father is Iranian and her mother is Japanese. She was arrested in January in Tehran and sentenced last month to eight years in prison after a one- day trial behind closed doors. Her case has raised an international outcry'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Manuel_Zelaya',17,1,'2016 - C05762638.txt','Conference callOK. FYI -Micheletti just concluded a press conference offering to enter into dialogue. They invite the OAS to help, but are willing to have int\'l observers and other int\'l orgs. Michiletti also called for a peaceful solution and asked Presidents Ortega and Chavez specifically to desist interfering in the the internal matters of Honduras. M reported Nica troops on the border. Morales Jr, Considering Zelaya\'s late departure from Dulles (3 pm), I recommend we do our conference later rather than earlier. I suggest 9 pm. 68','Conference callOK. FYI -Micheletti just concluded a press conference offering to enter into dialogue. They invite the OAS to help, but are willing to have int\'l observers and other int\'l orgs. Michiletti also called for a peaceful solution and asked Presidents Ortega and Chavez specifically to desist interfering in the the internal matters of Honduras. M reported Nica troops on the border. Morales Jr, Considering Zelaya\'s late departure from Dulles (3 pm), I recommend we do our conference later rather than earlier. I suggest 9 pm. 68'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Manuel_Zelaya',17,1,'2207 - C05762909.txt','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesAccording to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the President. U.S. Ambassador Llorens has received the same report in conversations with Zelaya\'s personal secretary. Embassy Tegucigalpa is convening their EAC. 91','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesAccording to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the President. U.S. Ambassador Llorens has received the same report in conversations with Zelaya\'s personal secretary. Embassy Tegucigalpa is convening their EAC. 91'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Manuel_Zelaya',17,1,'2225 - C05762955.txt','(Reuters) Micheletti speaks out about ZelayaTEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) Honduran interim President Micheletti told Reuters in an interview July 12 that ousted President Zelaya cannot return to power under any circumstance, but that Zelaya might be granted amnesty if he were to return quietly to Honduras to face justice. President Micheletti has promised elections on or before November 29. Amber M. Oliva Operations Specialist State Ops Center, S/ES-0 Ph: (202) 647-1512','(Reuters) Micheletti speaks out about ZelayaTEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) Honduran interim President Micheletti told Reuters in an interview July 12 that ousted President Zelaya cannot return to power under any circumstance, but that Zelaya might be granted amnesty if he were to return quietly to Honduras to face justice. President Micheletti has promised elections on or before November 29. Amber M. Oliva Operations Specialist State Ops Center, S/ES-0 Ph: (202) 647-1512'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Manuel_Zelaya',17,1,'2258 - C05763031.txt','Potus statement is outTHE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 28, 2009 Statement from President on the situation in Honduras I am deeply concerned by reports coming out of Honduras regarding the detention and expulsion of President Mel ? Zelaya. As the Organization of American States did on Friday, I call on all political and social actors in Honduras to respect democratic norms, the rule of law and the tenets of the Inter-American Democratic Charter. Any existing tensions and disputes must be resolved peacefully through dialogue free from any outside interference. ### nc','Potus statement is outTHE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 28, 2009 Statement from President on the situation in Honduras \"I am deeply concerned by reports coming out of Honduras regarding the detention and expulsion of President Mel ? Zelaya. As the Organization of American States did on Friday, I call on all political and social actors in Honduras to respect democratic norms, the rule of law and the tenets of the Inter-American Democratic Charter. Any existing tensions and disputes must be resolved peacefully through dialogue free from any outside interference.\" ### nc'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Manuel_Zelaya',17,1,'2268 - C05763053.txt','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesI am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San ? Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? 96','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesI am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San ? Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? 96'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Manuel_Zelaya',17,1,'2342 - C05763204.txt','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests. The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were afraid to sleep in their own homes. After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: \"Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests.\" The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were \"afraid to sleep in their own homes.\" After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.'),(9.981665333594552,4.990832666797276,2500,'Manuel_Zelaya',17,2,'2401 - C05763570.txt','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s session Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s.sessionWhat does Jim say? Tom Shannon? Dan Restrepo? For sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S 113 Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras Recalling the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, the OAS Charter, and the Inter-American Democratic Charter Deeply concerned by the unconstitutional alteration of the democratic order, which has endangered security, democracy and rule of law, and jeopardized the safety of Honduran citizens and foreigners 1. Condemns the breaking of constitutional order in Honduras and the overthrow of the democratically elected President Don Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales, 114','Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s session Honduras asks us to co-sponsor GA resolution for tomorrow\'s.sessionWhat does Jim say? Tom Shannon? Dan Restrepo? For sign off Adding Cheryl This needs to go to S 113 Sir: 10 received and disseminated the draft Honduras GA resolution, which Honduras has asked us to co-sponsor, this evening. President Zelaya addresses the General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00 am, so USUN needs to be instructed this evening. The bureaus are happy to co-sponsor, as long as the resolution stays substantively the same. The draft text is below: Begin Draft Text DRAFT RESOLUTION UNDER ITEM 20 OF THE AGENDA: CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND PROGRESS TOWARD A REGION OF PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT The General Assembly, concerned by the political and social events since June 28, 2009 in the Republic of Honduras; Recalling the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, the OAS Charter, and the Inter-American Democratic Charter; Deeply concerned by the unconstitutional alteration of the democratic order, which has endangered security, democracy and rule of law, and jeopardized the safety of Honduran citizens and foreigners; 1. Condemns the breaking of constitutional order in Honduras and the overthrow of the democratically elected President Don Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales, 114'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Manuel_Zelaya',17,1,'2404 - C05763576.txt','Honduran President Zelaya in the United States (SBU)USUN New York reports Honduran President Zelaya arrived in New Jersey on a private Venezuelan aircraft and will address the United Nations at 1100 EDT. 121','Honduran President Zelaya in the United States (SBU)USUN New York reports Honduran President Zelaya arrived in New Jersey on a private Venezuelan aircraft and will address the United Nations at 1100 EDT. 121'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Manuel_Zelaya',17,1,'2405 - C05763578.txt','Honduras interim govt sending mission to WashingtonTEGUCIGALPA, June 30 (Reuters) - An interim government set up after a military coup in Honduras said it will send a delegation of politicians, business leaders and lawyers to Washington on Wednesday for talks on the crisis. ? Roberto Micheletti, sworn in as caretaker president after leftist President Manuel Zelaya was toppled by the army on Sunday, announced the mission after Zelaya traveled to New York and Washington to address the United Nations and Organization of American States. Brian Himmelsteib Watch Officer S/ES-0 U.S. Department of State 202-647-1512 122','Honduras interim govt sending mission to WashingtonTEGUCIGALPA, June 30 (Reuters) - An interim government set up after a military coup in Honduras said it will send a delegation of politicians, business leaders and lawyers to Washington on Wednesday for talks on the crisis. ? Roberto Micheletti, sworn in as caretaker president after leftist President Manuel Zelaya was toppled by the army on Sunday, announced the mission after Zelaya traveled to New York and Washington to address the United Nations and Organization of American States. Brian Himmelsteib Watch Officer S/ES-0 U.S. Department of State 202-647-1512 122'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Manuel_Zelaya',17,1,'2736 - C05764360.txt','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree. A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word coup by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a coup d\'etat as a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group. So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for \"the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree.\" A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word \"coup\" by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a \"coup d\'etat\" as \"a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics; especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group.\" So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Manuel_Zelaya',17,1,'2927 - C05764703.txt','(AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIORALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIOR AIDE SENIOR AIDE SENIOR AIDE Colleagues: An update from Embassy Tegucigalpa. AIDE Ambassador Llorens just spoke to Zelaya. He is in Honduras, he would not say where. We have confirmed with local UN that he is not in their building as local radio is reporting. Zelaya asked for assistance in setting up talks with the regime. He asked that an OAS official come to the country. Simon Henshaw Deputy Chief of Mission US Embassy Tegucigalpa AIDE (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIOR AIDE','(AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIORALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIOR AIDE SENIOR AIDE SENIOR AIDE Colleagues: An update from Embassy Tegucigalpa. AIDE Ambassador Llorens just spoke to Zelaya. He is in Honduras, he would not say where. We have confirmed with local UN that he is not in their building as local radio is reporting. Zelaya asked for assistance in setting up talks with the regime. He asked that an OAS official come to the country. Simon Henshaw Deputy Chief of Mission US Embassy Tegucigalpa AIDE (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIOR AIDE'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Manuel_Zelaya',17,1,'3172 - C05765218.txt','(Reuters) Zelaya says pact to end Honduran crisis has failedTEGUCIGALPA - Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said an accord to end a political crisis has failed after de 1 facto leader Roberto Micheletti announced he would form a new cabinet without Zelaya. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(Reuters) Zelaya says pact to end Honduran crisis has failedTEGUCIGALPA - Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said an accord to end a political crisis has failed after de 1 facto leader Roberto Micheletti announced he would form a new cabinet without Zelaya. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Manuel_Zelaya',17,1,'3174 - C05765220.txt','(Reuters) Zelaya says pact to end Honduran crisis has failedI will forward Hugo\'s latest note. As Monty Python would say, It\'s not dead yet. Big fight over forming national unity government. Both sides taking maximalist positions, and our friends in the region are not helping. Rio Group statement emboldened Zelaya and caused the de factos to dig in. We might need S and Secretary Solis to call Zelaya and convince him to participate in forming the unity government. Update? TEGUCIGALPA - Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said an accord to end a political crisis has failed after de facto leader Roberto Micheletti announced he would form a new cabinet without Zelaya. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(Reuters) Zelaya says pact to end Honduran crisis has failedI will forward Hugo\'s latest note. As Monty Python would say, \"It\'s not dead yet.\" Big fight over forming national unity government. Both sides taking maximalist positions, and our friends in the region are not helping. Rio Group statement emboldened Zelaya and caused the de factos to dig in. We might need S and Secretary Solis to call Zelaya and convince him to participate in forming the unity government. Update? TEGUCIGALPA - Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said an accord to end a political crisis has failed after de facto leader Roberto Micheletti announced he would form a new cabinet without Zelaya. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Manuel_Zelaya',17,1,'3176 - C05765224.txt','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Manuel_Zelaya',17,1,'3187 - C05765283.txt','Honduran Congress will rule on Zelaya after voteTEGUCIGALPA (AP) -The leader of the Honduran Congress said lawmakers would not decide whether to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya until after the November 29 presidential elections. Congressional president Jose Alfredo Saavedra said lawmakers would vote December 2 on whether Zelaya should return to the presidency. The decision raises questions about whether the international community would recognize the outcome of the elections. Several countries have warned they would not recognize the vote unless Zelaya is restored beforehand. The United States has not ruled out restoring diplomatic ties with a newly elected Honduran government even if Zelaya remains out of power through the vote.','Honduran Congress will rule on Zelaya after voteTEGUCIGALPA (AP) -The leader of the Honduran Congress said lawmakers would not decide whether to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya until after the November 29 presidential elections. Congressional president Jose Alfredo Saavedra said lawmakers would vote December 2 on whether Zelaya should return to the presidency. The decision raises questions about whether the international community would recognize the outcome of the elections. Several countries have warned they would not recognize the vote unless Zelaya is restored beforehand. The United States has not ruled out restoring diplomatic ties with a newly elected Honduran government even if Zelaya remains out of power through the vote.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Manuel_Zelaya',17,1,'3193 - C05765321.txt','They\'re torturing me, Zelaya claimsBY FRANCES ROBLES froblesaMiamiHerald.com It\'s been 89 days since Manuel Zelaya was booted from power. He\'s sleeping on chairs, and he claims his throat is sore from toxic gases and Israeli mercenaries are torturing him with high-frequency radiation. We are being threatened with death, he said in an interview with The Miami Herald, adding that mercenaries were likely to storm the embassy where he has been holed up since Monday and assassinate him. I prefer to march on my feet than to live on my knees before a military dictatorship, Zelaya said in a series of back-to-back interviews. Zelaya was deposed at gunpoint on June 28 and slipped back into his country on Monday, just two days before he was scheduled to speak before the United Nations. He sought refuge at the Brazilian Embassy, where Zelaya said he is being subjected to toxic gases and radiation that alter his physical and mental state. Witnesses said that for a short time Tuesday morning, soldiers used a device that looked like a large satellite dish to emit a loud shrill noise. Honduran police spokesman Orlin Cerrato said he knew nothing of any radiation devices being used against the former president. He says there are mercenaries against him? Using some kind of apparatus? Cerrato said. No, no, no, no. Sincerely: no. The only elements surrounding that embassy are police and military, and they have no such apparatus.','They\'re torturing me, Zelaya claimsBY FRANCES ROBLES froblesaMiamiHerald.com It\'s been 89 days since Manuel Zelaya was booted from power. He\'s sleeping on chairs, and he claims his throat is sore from toxic gases and \"Israeli mercenaries\" are torturing him with high-frequency radiation. \"We are being threatened with death,\" he said in an interview with The Miami Herald, adding that mercenaries were likely to storm the embassy where he has been holed up since Monday and assassinate him. \"I prefer to march on my feet than to live on my knees before a military dictatorship,\" Zelaya said in a series of back-to-back interviews. Zelaya was deposed at gunpoint on June 28 and slipped back into his country on Monday, just two days before he was scheduled to speak before the United Nations. He sought refuge at the Brazilian Embassy, where Zelaya said he is being subjected to toxic gases and radiation that alter his physical and mental state. Witnesses said that for a short time Tuesday morning, soldiers used a device that looked like a large satellite dish to emit a loud shrill noise. Honduran police spokesman Orlin Cerrato said he knew nothing of any radiation devices being used against the former president. \"He says there are mercenaries against him? Using some kind of apparatus?\" Cerrato said. \"No, no, no, no. Sincerely: no. The only elements surrounding that embassy are police and military, and they have no such apparatus.\"'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Manuel_Zelaya',17,1,'3381 - C05765928.txt','HondurasWe\'ll see what comes of this, but... Meanwhile, Amorim was in Esfahan, Iran with Mottaki yesterday. Brazil signals recognition of Honduran election (AP) ?40 minutes ago RIO DE JANEIRO ?A top Brazilian official has signaled that Latin America\'s largest nation may recognize the Honduran candidate who won last weekend\'s post-coup presidential election. Dilma Rousseff is chief of staff for Brazilian President Luiz !neck) Lula da Silva. Rousseff says the Central American country\'s Nov. 29 election should be considered separately from the June 28 coup that ousted ex-President Manuel Zelaya. Previously, the government had said it would not recognize the election unless Zelaya was returned to office and allowed to serve out his term, which ends Jan. 27. Rousseff told Brazilian television late Friday from Germany that the coup is one thing and discussing the election another. She says this new process ? the election ? has to be considered.','HondurasWe\'ll see what comes of this, but... Meanwhile, Amorim was in Esfahan, Iran with Mottaki yesterday. Brazil signals recognition of Honduran election (AP) ?40 minutes ago RIO DE JANEIRO ?A top Brazilian official has signaled that Latin America\'s largest nation may recognize the Honduran candidate who won last weekend\'s post-coup presidential election. Dilma Rousseff is chief of staff for Brazilian President Luiz !neck) Lula da Silva. Rousseff says the Central American country\'s Nov. 29 election should be considered separately from the June 28 coup that ousted ex-President Manuel Zelaya. Previously, the government had said it would not recognize the election unless Zelaya was returned to office and allowed to serve out his term, which ends Jan. 27. Rousseff told Brazilian television late Friday from Germany that the coup \"is one thing\" and \"discussing the election\" another. She says \"this new process\" ? the election ? \"has to be considered.\"'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Man_(word)',1,1,'2170 - C05762860.txt','any truth to this account? SidH: Is this account true? If so, significant, and the only account of its kind. And, if true, the USG has not told its story, at the least. 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S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'MAPI',1,1,'1897 - C05762395.txt','Undeliverable: Followup FollowupAttachments: details.txt Followup (1.19 KB) Delivery has failed to these recipients or distribution lists: mhcaleja@state.gov The recipient\'s e-mail address was not found in the recipient\'s e-mail system. Microsoft Exchange will not try to redeliver this message for you. Please check the e-mail address and try resending this message, or provide the following diagnostic text to your system administrator. 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Return-Path: HDR22@clintonemail.com 148'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Maputo_Protocol',2,1,'2550 - C05764001.txt','Kenyapvervee Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that life begins at conception. The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that if Kenya knows the world is watching they may be more careful in how they proceed. Of course we would be happy to help you in any way if you decide you want to do something on this while you are there. There is also a Congressional delegation going to Kenya the week of August 8th and we are working on them to have a side meeting on this issue as well. As always, thank you so much for all you do. We are all so grateful that you are there! All best, Laurie Laurie Rubiner','Kenyapvervee Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that \"life begins at conception\". The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that if Kenya knows the world is watching they may be more careful in how they proceed. Of course we would be happy to help you in any way if you decide you want to do something on this while you are there. There is also a Congressional delegation going to Kenya the week of August 8th and we are working on them to have a side meeting on this issue as well. As always, thank you so much for all you do. We are all so grateful that you are there! All best, Laurie Laurie Rubiner'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Maputo_Protocol',2,1,'2554 - C05764008.txt','KenyaLaurie ? She isn\'t doing any specific health or womens events in Kenya but I\'ve also shared your email with policy team at state and embassy staff in Nairobi helping to plan the trip to see if there is any way to address this. pverveer Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that life begins at conception. The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that 348','KenyaLaurie ? She isn\'t doing any specific health or womens events in Kenya but I\'ve also shared your email with policy team at state and embassy staff in Nairobi helping to plan the trip to see if there is any way to address this. pverveer Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that \"life begins at conception\". The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that 348'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Marathon',1,1,'2845 - C05764562.txt','From Lyn Lusi in GomaWe are working with Lyn to try to better determine the specific needs at Heal Africa. The Norwegian development staff is on vacation but we should connect shortly. I\'m going to try to steer their assistance to Heal Africa if I can. Otherwise, we\'ve had marathon meetings with all the key players to follow up on your trip to DRC. There is so much that needs to be done and Congress is already asking for reports. Dear Melanne, It is very kind of you to write to me. Eve had already told me from you that there is more interpretation than fact in the new hospital story, and I really apologise for the embarrassment that our reaction and the echoes from our friends will have caused you and Secretary Mrs Clinton. The fact that you came, and gave priority to the catastrophic epidemic of rape in our country gives a clear and loud signal that the most powerful nation in the world has put Congo\'s women at the top of their agenda. Thank you for your questions about the best way forward for training in dealing with fistula. Our approach is in some ways different from Panzi, because we are so limited by our facilities: we have to do our surgical work by \'campaigns\' ? this month, a vvf campaign next month, a cleft lip and palate campaign then a club foot and post polio campaign. This lack of space, with our commitment to training 12 Congolese doctors in six specialist areas of medicine, limits us considerably, and makes our medical teams compete with each other for OR time and beds. To deal with the cases waiting in rural areas, we regularly send our surgical specialists on outreach: in July, they operated in Kasongo (South Maniema), in August at home in Goma, in September in Adi, in October in South Maniema and November back in Adi, December, here in Goma. Outreach is very unsatisfactory to surgeons: they like to be able to follow through to complete recovery, and we like to accompany women with training and literacy and psychosocial support. Although this provides teaching time to local doctors, there must be a better way to provide continuing medical education to the rural medical staff of Congo.','From Lyn Lusi in GomaWe are working with Lyn to try to better determine the specific needs at Heal Africa. The Norwegian development staff is on vacation but we should connect shortly. I\'m going to try to steer their assistance to Heal Africa if I can. Otherwise, we\'ve had marathon meetings with all the key players to follow up on your trip to DRC. There is so much that needs to be done and Congress is already asking for reports. Dear Melanne, It is very kind of you to write to me. Eve had already told me from you that there is more interpretation than fact in the new hospital story, and I really apologise for the embarrassment that our reaction and the echoes from our friends will have caused you and Secretary Mrs Clinton. The fact that you came, and gave priority to the catastrophic epidemic of rape in our country gives a clear and loud signal that the most powerful nation in the world has put Congo\'s women at the top of their agenda. Thank you for your questions about the best way forward for training in dealing with fistula. Our approach is in some ways different from Panzi, because we are so limited by our facilities: we have to do our surgical work by \'campaigns\' ? this month, a vvf campaign; next month, a cleft lip and palate campaign; then a club foot and post polio campaign. This lack of space, with our commitment to training 12 Congolese doctors in six specialist areas of medicine, limits us considerably, and makes our medical teams compete with each other for OR time and beds. To deal with the cases waiting in rural areas, we regularly send our surgical specialists on outreach: in July, they operated in Kasongo (South Maniema), in August at home in Goma, in September in Adi, in October in South Maniema and November back in Adi, December, here in Goma. Outreach is very unsatisfactory to surgeons: they like to be able to follow through to complete recovery, and we like to accompany women with training and literacy and psychosocial support. Although this provides teaching time to local doctors, there must be a better way to provide continuing medical education to the rural medical staff of Congo.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'March_on_Washington_for_Jobs_and_Freedom',1,1,'1696 - C05761682.txt','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage, said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. He\'s out of step with the next generation. Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated, said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. \"Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage,\" said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. \"He\'s out of step with the next generation.\" Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. \"Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated,\" said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Marco_Aurélio_Mello',1,1,'3562 - C05766248.txt','(AP) Brazil Supreme Court action delays return of 9-year-old boy to his U.S. father.Colleagues, for your information: The AP reports Thursday\'s ruling by Justice Marco Aurelio Mello is the result of a petition by the boy\'s Brazilian family that he remain in Brazil until the court decides whether the boy\'s own testimony should be heard in the case. The ruling suspends a Wednesday judgment by a lower court ordering that David Goldman be given custody of his son, Sean. Because the Court goes into recess tomorrow, a ruling on whether the boy\'s testimony should be heard is not likely before February. Media report the boy is expected to remain in Brazil at least until then. Regards, H. Hugo Rodriguez Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Brazil Supreme Court action delays return of 9-year-old boy to his U.S. father.Colleagues, for your information: The AP reports Thursday\'s ruling by Justice Marco Aurelio Mello is the result of a petition by the boy\'s Brazilian family that he remain in Brazil until the court decides whether the boy\'s own testimony should be heard in the case. The ruling suspends a Wednesday judgment by a lower court ordering that David Goldman be given custody of his son, Sean. Because the Court goes into recess tomorrow, a ruling on whether the boy\'s testimony should be heard is not likely before February. Media report the boy is expected to remain in Brazil at least until then. Regards, H. Hugo Rodriguez Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Marcy_Kaptur',1,1,'1894 - C05762384.txt','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Marc_Lynch',1,1,'1803 - C05761918.txt','the Cable BROADCAST NOTICE: Dan Piccuta - RetirementThe New ForeienPolicv.com Passport : Tom Ricks : Dan Drezner : Stephen Walt : David Rothkopf : Marc Lynch The Cable : Madam Secretary : Net Effect : Shadow Govt. : The Argument : The Call US Embassy Beijing decapitated Thu, 05/14/2009 - 10:04am Citing the desire to spend more time with his wife, the charge d\'affaires of the U.S. embassy in Beijing, Dan Piccuta, has announced his retirement, a notice issued to embassy employees and obtained by The Cable says. Piccuta\'s departure will leave the embassy decapitated as of July 1, a source said. If the process for selecting an ambassador to Beijing wasn\'t in high gear before, we better hope it is now, the official said. The U.S. embassy in Beijing will also need a formal, actual deputy chief of mission. One possibility -- that Bill Weinstein, who has been the effective DCM in Beijing for four months now, would be able to drop the acting title. (The Cable previously reported that several people had turned down the Beijing ambassador job.) Piccuta\'s retirement announcement here: It seems to me that for some time now we have been living in a non-stop diplomatic highlights film. I won\'t soon forget the thrill of supporting our US Olympic family, the President and other Americans during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games. We can be proud to have safely and securely consolidated employees at our beautiful new embassy where proximity to colleagues and techno wizardry have catalyzed collaboration in our professional efforts. To that list we can now add our contributions to the engagement with China of a new U.S. administration through mutual efforts to build a positive, cooperative and comprehensive bilateral relationship. Your accomplishments are too numerous to mention in more detail, but the depth, breadth and excellence of our agencies and posts in China are acclaimed as without equal among U.S. diplomatic missions. Just as important have been successes in improving work-life balance throughout the Mission, in facilitating employment of our family members, and in promoting the sense of community and mutual support among employees, sections, and agencies as well as with constituent and neighboring posts. I am hopeful that some have noticed the effort to provide deserving officers, specialists, family members and LES employees with opportunities for professional growth including in supervisory and leadership roles. Because of the ever-increasing diversity and talent of our team, the exit of any one colleague has never diluted our combined strength nor caused us or the Department concern. I am therefore confident that we will manage the many transitions we\'ll address in the coming months with exceptional competence and that we can count on each others\' support as we prepare for new leadership throughout','\"the Cable\" BROADCAST NOTICE: Dan Piccuta - RetirementThe New ForeienPolicv.com Passport : Tom Ricks : Dan Drezner : Stephen Walt : David Rothkopf : Marc Lynch The Cable : Madam Secretary : Net Effect : Shadow Govt. : The Argument : The Call US Embassy Beijing \"decapitated\" Thu, 05/14/2009 - 10:04am Citing the desire to spend more time with his wife, the charge d\'affaires of the U.S. embassy in Beijing, Dan Piccuta, has announced his retirement, a notice issued to embassy employees and obtained by The Cable says. Piccuta\'s departure will leave the embassy \"decapitated\" as of July 1, a source said. \"If the process for selecting an ambassador to Beijing wasn\'t in high gear before, we better hope it is now,\" the official said. The U.S. embassy in Beijing will also need a formal, actual deputy chief of mission. One possibility -- that Bill Weinstein, who has been the effective DCM in Beijing for four months now, would be able to drop the \"acting\" title. (The Cable previously reported that several people had turned down the Beijing ambassador job.) Piccuta\'s retirement announcement here: It seems to me that for some time now we have been living in a non-stop diplomatic highlights film. I won\'t soon forget the thrill of supporting our US Olympic family, the President and other Americans during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games. We can be proud to have safely and securely consolidated employees at our beautiful new embassy where proximity to colleagues and techno wizardry have catalyzed collaboration in our professional efforts. To that list we can now add our contributions to the engagement with China of a new U.S. administration through mutual efforts to build a positive, cooperative and comprehensive bilateral relationship. Your accomplishments are too numerous to mention in more detail, but the depth, breadth and excellence of our agencies and posts in China are acclaimed as without equal among U.S. diplomatic missions. Just as important have been successes in improving work-life balance throughout the Mission, in facilitating employment of our family members, and in promoting the sense of community and mutual support among employees, sections, and agencies as well as with constituent and neighboring posts. I am hopeful that some have noticed the effort to provide deserving officers, specialists, family members and LES employees with opportunities for professional growth including in supervisory and leadership roles. Because of the ever-increasing diversity and talent of our team, the exit of any one colleague has never diluted our combined strength nor caused us or the Department concern. I am therefore confident that we will manage the many transitions we\'ll address in the coming months with exceptional competence and that we can count on each others\' support as we prepare for new leadership throughout'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Marek_Niit',1,1,'3721 - C05766619.txt','NIIt\'s 745 pm -- they\'re still talking. British think it\'s reasonably positive. Welcome news. Pis keep me updated w what you hear. Thx. Here\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.','NIIt\'s 745 pm -- they\'re still talking. British think it\'s reasonably positive. Welcome news. Pis keep me updated w what you hear. Thx. Here\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Margaret_Carpenter',3,1,'1503 - C05761280.txt','FW RE:FYI Margaret Carpenter 2853 Ontario Road NW, #605 Washington, DC 20009-2246 Tel: Email:','FW RE:FYI Margaret Carpenter 2853 Ontario Road NW, #605 Washington, DC 20009-2246 Tel: Email:'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Margaret_Carpenter',3,1,'1784 - C05761886.txt','Re: RE:Samuelson, Heather F Thx Cdm B5 Margaret Carpenter Tel: Email: > Subject: Re: > Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 05:12:00 -0400 > Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 05:12:00 -0400 ?','Re: RE:Samuelson, Heather F Thx Cdm B5 Margaret Carpenter Tel: Email: > Subject: Re: > Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 05:12:00 -0400 > Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 05:12:00 -0400 ?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Margaret_Carpenter',3,1,'3725 - C05766624.txt','Memo for meeting with Melanne on Options forFYI ? Meeting with Melanne and Margaret on Monday. cdm Cheryl, Below and attached are a draft memo on options for with Melanne as soon as possible. Margaret in preparation for a meeting we should have Cheryl Mills and Melanne Verveer Margaret Carpenter November 26, 2009 However, after meeting with in the Clinton Administration) and after the prospects for a full-time position at State became unlikely, she proposed in May that she work as a consultant Date: for three-to-four months a year to prepare for and attend the session.','Memo for meeting with Melanne on Options forFYI ? Meeting with Melanne and Margaret on Monday. cdm Cheryl, Below and attached are a draft memo on options for with Melanne as soon as possible. Margaret in preparation for a meeting we should have Cheryl Mills and Melanne Verveer Margaret Carpenter November 26, 2009 However, after meeting with in the Clinton Administration) and after the prospects for a full-time position at State became unlikely, she proposed in May that she work as a consultant Date: for three-to-four months a year to prepare for and attend the session.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Margery_Eagan',1,1,'159 - C05739747.txt','Fwd: Andrew Sullivan with the Hillary love Andrew Sullivan with the Hillary love andrew sullivan with the hillary lovesee op ed Forwarded message This op-ed in the Boston Herald is amazing - all the more so because it comes from a former critic of hers: An apology to Hillary Drying tears again, resilient Clinton proves true leader By Margery Eagan I Sunday, September 16, 2012 I http://www.bostonherald.com I Columnists','Fwd: Andrew Sullivan with the Hillary love Andrew Sullivan with the Hillary love andrew sullivan with the hillary lovesee op ed Forwarded message This op-ed in the Boston Herald is amazing - all the more so because it comes from a former critic of hers: An apology to Hillary Drying tears again, resilient Clinton proves true leader By Margery Eagan I Sunday, September 16, 2012 I http://www.bostonherald.com I Columnists'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'María_Espinoza',1,1,'3308 - C05765823.txt','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact; the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Maria_Otero',5,1,'1389 - C05761044.txt','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or G. The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed statethink tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or \"G\". The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed state;think tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Maria_Otero',5,1,'1766 - C05761853.txt','Maria OteroI see that Maria Otero is on my schedule today for a short courtesy visit. 26','Maria OteroI see that Maria Otero is on my schedule today for a short courtesy visit. 26'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Maria_Otero',5,1,'2052 - C05762695.txt','nominees updateThe SFRC reported out all of the following nominees yesterday. We will try to push as many of these through the Senate today, if at all possible. NOMINATIONS: 1. Christopher William Dell to be Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo, 2. Nancy J. Powell to be Director General of the Foreign Service 3. Capricia Penavic Marshall to be Chief of Protocol, and to have the rank of Ambassador during her tenure of service 4. Maria Otero to be Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs 5. Philip L. Verveer for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Communications and Information Policy in the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs and U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy 6. The Honorable Laurie Susan Fulton to be Ambassador to Denmark 1nq','nominees updateThe SFRC reported out all of the following nominees yesterday. We will try to push as many of these through the Senate today, if at all possible. NOMINATIONS: 1. Christopher William Dell to be Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo, 2. Nancy J. Powell to be Director General of the Foreign Service 3. Capricia Penavic Marshall to be Chief of Protocol, and to have the rank of Ambassador during her tenure of service 4. Maria Otero to be Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs 5. Philip L. Verveer for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Communications and Information Policy in the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs and U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy 6. The Honorable Laurie Susan Fulton to be Ambassador to Denmark 1nq'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Maria_Otero',5,1,'362 - C05758511.txt','Maria OteroI see that Maria Otero is on my schedule today for a short courtesy visit.','Maria OteroI see that Maria Otero is on my schedule today for a short courtesy visit.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Maria_Otero',5,1,'363 - C05758512.txt','Announcements Today: Otero, Valenzuela, and VerveerFyi This afternoon the White House will announce its intent to nominate the following candidates: 1) Maria Otero ? Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs 2) Arturo Valenzuela - Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs 3) Phil Verveer - U.S. Coordinator for International Communication and Information Policy','Announcements Today: Otero, Valenzuela, and VerveerFyi This afternoon the White House will announce its intent to nominate the following candidates: 1) Maria Otero ? Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs 2) Arturo Valenzuela - Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs 3) Phil Verveer - U.S. Coordinator for International Communication and Information Policy'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Marie-Thérèse_Assiga_Ahanda',1,1,'3695 - C05766563.txt','Haiti: More great work by Katie StantonHere is text Haiti\'s earthquake devastated not only lives, but whatever emergency services the barely functioning government had to offer. However, in less than seven days, a makeshift version of 911 sprung to life. It\'s a striking story of how a few tech-savvy social entrepreneurs, receptive ears in the U.S. government and hundreds of Haitian Creole-speaking strangers crowdsourced from around the world were able to help people on the ground get food or medical attention. Hours after the earthquake struck Port au Prince, 23-year-old Josh Nesbit (pictured right), who heads a non-profit delivering health care in Sub-Saharan Africa through mobile phones, thought that an SMS gateway would be critical in Haiti. He sent a tweet out asking for help. A Cameroonian managing a startup incubator in Africa, Jean Francis Ahanda, responded mentioning that a contact, Jean-Marc Castera, was headed to the command center of the Caribbean\'s largest wireless carrier Digicel that day. Within three days, they had co-opted a shortcode, 4636, that had been used for weather information in Haiti. They rushed to get several other partners like Ushahidi, which provides an open-source platform for tracking crisis communications, and Google on board. A non-profit that specializes in using technology for disaster relief, Instedd, built an emergency information system using the shortcode. On a very late Saturday night, a cobbled-together team of a half-dozen organizations or so launched \'4636\' as an emergency number. They started publicizing it on the ground in Haiti through radio stations. Haitians could text the number with messages about injuries, people trapped under rubble or reports of missing people. Some of them are desperate: My name is J my brother is working in Unicef and I live in C 11 A I have 2 people that is still alive under the building still ! Send Help! Two San Francisco-based startups, Crowdf lower and Samasource, came','Haiti: More great work by Katie StantonHere is text Haiti\'s earthquake devastated not only lives, but whatever emergency services the barely functioning government had to offer. However, in less than seven days, a makeshift version of 911 sprung to life. It\'s a striking story of how a few tech-savvy social entrepreneurs, receptive ears in the U.S. government and hundreds of Haitian Creole-speaking strangers crowdsourced from around the world were able to help people on the ground get food or medical attention. Hours after the earthquake struck Port au Prince, 23-year-old Josh Nesbit (pictured right), who heads a non-profit delivering health care in Sub-Saharan Africa through mobile phones, thought that an SMS gateway would be critical in Haiti. He sent a tweet out asking for help. A Cameroonian managing a startup incubator in Africa, Jean Francis Ahanda, responded mentioning that a contact, Jean-Marc Castera, was headed to the command center of the Caribbean\'s largest wireless carrier Digicel that day. Within three days, they had co-opted a shortcode, 4636, that had been used for weather information in Haiti. They rushed to get several other partners like Ushahidi, which provides an open-source platform for tracking crisis communications, and Google on board. A non-profit that specializes in using technology for disaster relief, Instedd, built an emergency information system using the shortcode. On a very late Saturday night, a cobbled-together team of a half-dozen organizations or so launched \'4636\' as an emergency number. They started publicizing it on the ground in Haiti through radio stations. Haitians could text the number with messages about injuries, people trapped under rubble or reports of missing people. Some of them are desperate: \"My name is J my brother is working in Unicef and I live in C 11 A I have 2 people that is still alive under the building still ! Send Help!\" Two San Francisco-based startups, Crowdf lower and Samasource, came'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Marine_Security_Guard',1,1,'243 - C05739846.txt','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards $130 million for diplomatic security personnel and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards; $130 million for diplomatic security personnel; and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Māris_Riekstiņš',1,1,'2283 - C05763077.txt','Mini Schedule 7/14/099:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En route White House 9:55 am ARRIVE White House 10:00 am PRESIDENT\'S EXPANDED BILATERAL w/DUTCH PRIME MINISTER 10:30 am JAN PETER BALICENENDE White House Oval Office 10:30 am PRESIDENT\'S STATEMENT TO THE PRESS w/ PM BALKENEDE 10:45 am White House Oval Office 10:50 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 10:55 am ARRIVE State Department 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/UNDER SECRETARY ELLEN TAUSCHER 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/DUTCH FOREIGN MINISTER MAXIME \'VERHAGEN 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 3:30 pm PHOTO OPS (3) 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Outer Office and Marshall Room 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/LATVIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MARIS RIEKSTINS 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:45 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/BRITISH FS DAVID MILIBAND 5:05 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEICLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route Private Residence 6:50 pm ARRIVE Private Residence FYI: 9:15 am POTUS PRE-BRIEF MEETING Oval Office 9:30 am POTUS ONE-ON-ONE w/DUTCH PM BALDENEDE 10:00am Oval Office ### ?','Mini Schedule 7/14/099:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En route White House 9:55 am ARRIVE White House 10:00 am PRESIDENT\'S EXPANDED BILATERAL w/DUTCH PRIME MINISTER 10:30 am JAN PETER BALICENENDE White House Oval Office 10:30 am PRESIDENT\'S STATEMENT TO THE PRESS w/ PM BALKENEDE 10:45 am White House Oval Office 10:50 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 10:55 am ARRIVE State Department 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/UNDER SECRETARY ELLEN TAUSCHER 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/DUTCH FOREIGN MINISTER MAXIME \'VERHAGEN 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 3:30 pm PHOTO OPS (3) 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Outer Office and Marshall Room 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/LATVIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MARIS RIEKSTINS 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:45 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/BRITISH FS DAVID MILIBAND 5:05 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEICLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route Private Residence 6:50 pm ARRIVE Private Residence FYI: 9:15 am POTUS PRE-BRIEF MEETING Oval Office 9:30 am POTUS ONE-ON-ONE w/DUTCH PM BALDENEDE 10:00am Oval Office ### ?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Market_penetration',1,1,'3145 - C05765100.txt','icymiDepartment of State Ranks High as Employer for HBCU Students and Alumni Washington, DC October 26, 2009 In the current edition of HBCU Connect, the Department of State placed among the top five employers for Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) students and alumni. The Department of State is the highest-ranking Federal agency, listed under first-ranked McGraw-Hill, second-ranked Continuum Health Partners, and third-ranked State Farm. HBCU Connect\'s ranking of best employers is based on the following criteria: HBCU student and alumni recruitment, brand penetration in HBCU communities, relationship with HBCU organizations, consistency in outreach efforts, types of positions made available, and messaging used to reach audience. It is worth noting that the Department of State ranked: ? first as best federal employer for HBCU students and alumni ? fourth as best employer for HBCU students and alumni Caitlin Klevorick Office of the Counselor Department of State KlevorickCB@state.gov 202.647.6115 (blackberry) B6','icymiDepartment of State Ranks High as Employer for HBCU Students and Alumni Washington, DC October 26, 2009 In the current edition of HBCU Connect, the Department of State placed among the top five employers for Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) students and alumni. The Department of State is the highest-ranking Federal agency, listed under first-ranked McGraw-Hill, second-ranked Continuum Health Partners, and third-ranked State Farm. HBCU Connect\'s ranking of best employers is based on the following criteria: HBCU student and alumni recruitment, brand penetration in HBCU communities, relationship with HBCU organizations, consistency in outreach efforts, types of positions made available, and messaging used to reach audience. It is worth noting that the Department of State ranked: ? first as best federal employer for HBCU students and alumni ? fourth as best employer for HBCU students and alumni Caitlin Klevorick Office of the Counselor Department of State KlevorickCB@state.gov 202.647.6115 (blackberry) B6'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Markos_Kyprianou',1,1,'3021 - C05764887.txt','Jirns bilatsU asked who he met with today: Montenegrin Prime Minister Djukanovic Croatian Foreign Minister Jandrokovic Cypriot FM Kyprianou Serbian Foreign Minister Jeremic Swedish Foreign Minister Bildt Bosnian President Silajdzic Macedonian President Ivanov','Jirns bilatsU asked who he met with today: Montenegrin Prime Minister Djukanovic Croatian Foreign Minister Jandrokovic Cypriot FM Kyprianou Serbian Foreign Minister Jeremic Swedish Foreign Minister Bildt Bosnian President Silajdzic Macedonian President Ivanov'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mark_C._Minton',1,1,'1874 - C05762337.txt','CLEARANCE REQUESTED - Presidential Delegation to Mongoliafvi Works. As an fyi, the following will be attending the Presidential Delegation to Mongolia: 1) Amb. Mark C. Minton, Ambassador to Mongolia, will lead the delegation. 2) Mr. Nicholas M. Hill, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy of Mongolia 3) Mr. Stanley Roth, Former Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian & Pacific Affairs and current Vice President, International Government Relations, Boeing International All members were on the approved list from last week. Let me know if there are any concerns. Many thanks.  File: Delegation Cable Mongolia - Template.doc  Thank you, 102','CLEARANCE REQUESTED - Presidential Delegation to Mongoliafvi Works. As an fyi, the following will be attending the Presidential Delegation to Mongolia: 1) Amb. Mark C. Minton, Ambassador to Mongolia, will lead the delegation. 2) Mr. Nicholas M. Hill, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy of Mongolia 3) Mr. Stanley Roth, Former Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian & Pacific Affairs and current Vice President, International Government Relations, Boeing International All members were on the approved list from last week. Let me know if there are any concerns. Many thanks.  File: Delegation Cable Mongolia - Template.doc  Thank you, 102'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mark_E._Hyman',1,1,'2036 - C05762668.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/7/098:00 am BREAKFAST FOR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING 9:15 am INDIA STRATEGY James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 10:00 am PHONE CALL w/HENRY KISSINGER 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR THREE 11:05 am Treaty Room 11:15 am PRIVATE MEETING w/DAVE STONE 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm POLICY LUNCHEON 2:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm MEETING ONUS/CHINA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office *Kurt Campbell, P.J. Crowley, Cheryl Mills, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Hums Abedin, Jake Sullivan and Derek Chollet 3:15 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ MARK HYMAN 3:45 pm Secretary\'s Office Tbd DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence Tbd ARRIVE Private Residence 7:00 pm PHONE CALL w/JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER NAKASONE Secretary\'s Residence ### 103','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/7/098:00 am BREAKFAST FOR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING 9:15 am INDIA STRATEGY James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 10:00 am PHONE CALL w/HENRY KISSINGER 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR THREE 11:05 am Treaty Room 11:15 am PRIVATE MEETING w/DAVE STONE 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm POLICY LUNCHEON 2:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm MEETING ONUS/CHINA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office *Kurt Campbell, P.J. Crowley, Cheryl Mills, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Hums Abedin, Jake Sullivan and Derek Chollet 3:15 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ MARK HYMAN 3:45 pm Secretary\'s Office Tbd DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence Tbd ARRIVE Private Residence 7:00 pm PHONE CALL w/JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER NAKASONE Secretary\'s Residence ### 103'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Mark_Hyman_(doctor)',2,1,'2033 - C05762664.txt','ScheduleSounds good, will follow up. I need time on Thursday or Friday to see Holbrooke. Mark Hyman is in town Wed and Thurs and I\'d like to see him. 1.00','ScheduleSounds good, will follow up. I need time on Thursday or Friday to see Holbrooke. Mark Hyman is in town Wed and Thurs and I\'d like to see him. 1.00'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Mark_Hyman_(doctor)',2,1,'2047 - C05762686.txt','Secretary SebeliusHappy to call. Will check in with hrc. Dear Huma, It was great to see you today however briefly Tim Collins just called me after his meeting with Secretary Sebelius tonight and she was interested in what we are trying to do. Tim suggested it would be helpful if you or the Secretary called to introduce me to her. Then I could set up a meeting tomorrow while I am still here. I am leaving at 630 pm.. I would really appreciate it ? I think it could help move things along! Be well, Mark PS I am on my cell Mark Hyman, MD Vice Chair, Institute for Functional Medicine Founder and Medical Director The UltraWellness Center 45 Walker Street Lenox MA 012 0 108','Secretary SebeliusHappy to call. Will check in with hrc. Dear Huma, It was great to see you today however briefly Tim Collins just called me after his meeting with Secretary Sebelius tonight and she was interested in what we are trying to do. Tim suggested it would be helpful if you or the Secretary called to introduce me to her. Then I could set up a meeting tomorrow while I am still here. I am leaving at 630 pm.. I would really appreciate it ? I think it could help move things along! Be well, Mark PS I am on my cell Mark Hyman, MD Vice Chair, Institute for Functional Medicine Founder and Medical Director The UltraWellness Center 45 Walker Street Lenox MA 012 0 108'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mark_J._Green',1,1,'2894 - C05764653.txt','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\'  Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing, he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period, he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. \"Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\' \" Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. \"Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing,\" he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. \"What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period,\" he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mark_Kirk',1,1,'1894 - C05762384.txt','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Mark_Landler',9,1,'1108 - C05760359.txt','Interesting from LandlerAnyway this can be shared w Denis? Anything else I need to know? I\'m up for the day. Fyi to you I was just talking to Mark Landler and relayed at the behest of the IG that they wanted to be sure Mark understood that the current IG inspection of Kabul is routine and that it always includes a leadership/management survey of the boss. Mark laughed and said he understood that, because of his knowledge of the inspection that is wrapping up in my bureau. It is why he put mention of the inspection at the tail end of the story. B5 B6 PJ','Interesting from LandlerAnyway this can be shared w Denis? Anything else I need to know? I\'m up for the day. Fyi to you I was just talking to Mark Landler and relayed at the behest of the IG that they wanted to be sure Mark understood that the current IG inspection of Kabul is routine and that it always includes a leadership/management survey of the boss. Mark laughed and said he understood that, because of his knowledge of the inspection that is wrapping up in my bureau. It is why he put mention of the inspection at the tail end of the story. B5 B6 PJ'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Mark_Landler',9,1,'1416 - C05761124.txt','HRC re Jones RN: HRC re JonesFyi And Landler just added this: She also said she had the highest esteem for General Jones, according to her spokesman, Philippe Reines, who added in a statement, Anyone asserting otherwise is speaking for themselves, not the secretary. Cheryl, HRC called me understandably upset with the section of this NYT story regarding General Jones: http:fiwww.nvtimes.com/2009/05/02/world/02clinton.html? r=1&hpw=&pagewanted=orint She made it clear that this in no way reflects her feelings or anything she thinks about him, let alone anyone in her circle would say. She wanted me to make that clear to the reporter. I just spoke to Mark Landler, told him on the record (which I reiterated below via email) that Secretary Clinton holds General Jones in the highest regard, she has nothing but the highest praise for him, and that I was more than happy to put her on the phone to make herself clear on this point ? since they did not speak about their relationship during her lengthy interview for the story. I especially made the point that identifying this person as someone in her circle was incredibly misleading. Someone in her circle is someone like you, or a Jake, or me. And none of us would ever say anything like that. Someone who was slated for a position at State irrespective of the choice of HRC as Secretary should not be allowed to be identified that way. Mark conceded that point and let me know he will be changing the sourcing to read, But State Department officials, and others in the administration... It\'s a small consolation, but I think a very important one. Mark? Just to reiterate what I said on the phone, Secretary Clinton holds General Jones in the highest esteem and has nothing but the most glowing things to say about him and his contribution to the Administration. Anyone asserting otherwise is speaking for themselves, and not the Secretary. Philippe','HRC re Jones RN: HRC re JonesFyi And Landler just added this: \"She also said she had the \"highest esteem\" for General Jones, according to her spokesman, Philippe Reines, who added in a statement, \"Anyone asserting otherwise is speaking for themselves, not the secretary.\" Cheryl, HRC called me understandably upset with the section of this NYT story regarding General Jones: http:fiwww.nvtimes.com/2009/05/02/world/02clinton.html? r=1&hpw=&pagewanted=orint She made it clear that this in no way reflects her feelings or anything she thinks about him, let alone anyone \"in her circle\" would say. She wanted me to make that clear to the reporter. I just spoke to Mark Landler, told him on the record (which I reiterated below via email) that Secretary Clinton holds General Jones in the highest regard, she has nothing but the highest praise for him, and that I was more than happy to put her on the phone to make herself clear on this point ? since they did not speak about their relationship during her lengthy interview for the story. I especially made the point that identifying this person as someone \"in her circle\" was incredibly misleading. Someone in her circle is someone like you, or a Jake, or me. And none of us would ever say anything like that. Someone who was slated for a position at State irrespective of the choice of HRC as Secretary should not be allowed to be identified that way. Mark conceded that point and let me know he will be changing the sourcing to read, \"But State Department officials, and others in the administration...\" It\'s a small consolation, but I think a very important one. Mark? Just to reiterate what I said on the phone, Secretary Clinton holds General Jones in the highest esteem and has nothing but the most glowing things to say about him and his contribution to the Administration. Anyone asserting otherwise is speaking for themselves, and not the Secretary. Philippe'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Mark_Landler',9,1,'1532 - C05761326.txt','Mini schedule 4/22/098:40 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Raybum House Office Building 8:40 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 9:00 am En route Raybum House Office Building *Dial-1n Number: 202-647-0817 PIN: 12345 *Staff: Rich Verma 9:00 am ARRIVE Raybum House Office Building 9:30 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 1:30 pm Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2172 1:30 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 1:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:55 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/HEARING PREP TEAM 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office or Secretary\'s Conference Room 2:35 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT STATE DEPARTMENT\'S GREENING 3:15 pm DIPLOMACY\' EARTH DAY EVENT Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor 3:30 pm INTERVIEW w/MARK LANDLER, THE NEW YORK TIMES 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office *On The Record. 4:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 4:25 pm ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 24','Mini schedule 4/22/098:40 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Raybum House Office Building 8:40 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 9:00 am En route Raybum House Office Building *Dial-1n Number: 202-647-0817 PIN: 12345 *Staff: Rich Verma 9:00 am ARRIVE Raybum House Office Building 9:30 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 1:30 pm Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2172 1:30 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 1:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:55 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/HEARING PREP TEAM 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office or Secretary\'s Conference Room 2:35 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT STATE DEPARTMENT\'S \"GREENING 3:15 pm DIPLOMACY\' EARTH DAY EVENT Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor 3:30 pm INTERVIEW w/MARK LANDLER, THE NEW YORK TIMES 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office *On The Record. 4:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 4:25 pm ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 24'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Mark_Landler',9,1,'2153 - C05762838.txt','Father BeirneWhen he comes in January let\'s have him for lunch w a small group including Mark Landler.','Father BeirneWhen he comes in January let\'s have him for lunch w a small group including Mark Landler.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Mark_Landler',9,1,'3445 - C05766051.txt','Landler story Land ler storyI\'m checking with one person, but no further Intel on my end yet But don\'t think Mark\'s writing, just fishing - unless the WH gave it to the Times, but there\'s no way they\'d handle you that way Let me confirm that point, which is important to know','Landler story Land ler storyI\'m checking with one person, but no further Intel on my end yet But don\'t think Mark\'s writing, just fishing - unless the WH gave it to the Times, but there\'s no way they\'d handle you that way Let me confirm that point, which is important to know'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Mark_Landler',9,1,'3446 - C05766052.txt','Landler storyLandler has called me twice -- I haven\'t called back because I don\'t want to go down the road. I talked to Matt and off-handedly asked about the issue -- he said that people are deeply unhappy with our friend, but not much else. Said he didn\'t think anything was imminent. But it was not a very optimistic conversation. Any more info about his email?','Landler storyLandler has called me twice -- I haven\'t called back because I don\'t want to go down the road. I talked to Matt and off-handedly asked about the issue -- he said that people are deeply unhappy with our friend, but not much else. Said he didn\'t think anything was imminent. But it was not a very optimistic conversation. Any more info about his email?'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Mark_Landler',9,1,'3448 - C05766054.txt','Landler storyThey are trying to report this out, but not writing imminently I\'m checking with one person, but no further intel on my end yet But don\'t think Mark\'s writing, just fishing - unless the WH gave it to the Times, but there\'s no way they\'d handle you that way Let me confirm that point, which is important to know','Landler storyThey are trying to report this out, but not writing imminently I\'m checking with one person, but no further intel on my end yet But don\'t think Mark\'s writing, just fishing - unless the WH gave it to the Times, but there\'s no way they\'d handle you that way Let me confirm that point, which is important to know'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Mark_Landler',9,1,'3692 - C05766559.txt','Notes for S on Landler ChatMark Landler spoke to Jose Villarreal (the Commissioner General), Elizabeth and me in the last two days. Mark seems to be going down the same road with all three of us. At first he knew very little about the actual Expo but now he seems focused on the Secretary\'s role in bringing the USA Pavilion back to life. We all agreed that he seems to be writing a favorable story. He specifically wanted to know about her role and whether her political background helped her get there ( as opposed to a more traditional foreign affairs career Secretary). We thought that her political side helped her immediately recognize that she had a real problem with the Chinese that needed to be fixed immediately. As a problem-solving politico, she immediately went to work to fix it. He also wanted to know if she used the WJC/HRC rolodex to raise money. We said no and noted that all of the money is being raised in the business community and not by individuals. She did not go to her political fund- raising base. We did not mention it but it is interesting that many of the early big sponsors were NY based companies like GE (1 ?), Pepsi ( ), Corning, Cummins, Deloitte, NYSE, and Pfizer. He asked if S made individual calls to CEO\'s and we noted (as recd by L), the only general asks were done on conference calls or in large groups. We also noted that she never really asked for sponsorships, instead she stressed the importance of getting a formidable USA presence at the Shanghai Expo that is so important to the Chinese and will attract 70 million people. This could be the largest event in human history and will go from May 1 to October 31, 2010. Talking Points When S arrived at State, the USA and Andorra were the only two countries that did not sign a participation agreement with the Chinese. We had less than $250,000 in the bank. In just ten months, S assigned the Global Partnership Initiative office to lead the project, sent a signal to the State Department bureaucracy that this was a priority and that we would participate, named a Commissioner General, signed the participation agreement, asked Secretary Locke to break ground, raised $54.3 M to build and operate it, and visited the actual construction site in November. The Pavilion is on target to be opened in mid-April.','Notes for S on Landler ChatMark Landler spoke to Jose Villarreal (the Commissioner General), Elizabeth and me in the last two days. Mark seems to be going down the same road with all three of us. At first he knew very little about the actual Expo but now he seems focused on the Secretary\'s role in bringing the USA Pavilion back to life. We all agreed that he seems to be writing a favorable story. He specifically wanted to know about her role and whether her \"political\" background helped her get there ( as opposed to a more traditional foreign affairs \"career\" Secretary). We thought that her political side helped her immediately recognize that she had a real problem with the Chinese that needed to be fixed immediately. As a problem-solving politico, she immediately went to work to fix it. He also wanted to know if she used the WJC/HRC rolodex to raise money. We said no and noted that all of the money is being raised in the business community and not by individuals. She did not go to her political fund- raising base. We did not mention it but it is interesting that many of the early big sponsors were NY based companies like GE (1 ?), Pepsi ( ), Corning, Cummins, Deloitte, NYSE, and Pfizer. He asked if S made individual calls to CEO\'s and we noted (as recd by L), the only general \"asks\" were done on conference calls or in large groups. We also noted that she never really \"asked\" for sponsorships, instead she stressed the importance of getting a formidable USA presence at the Shanghai Expo that is so important to the Chinese and will attract 70 million people. This could be the largest event in human history and will go from May 1 to October 31, 2010. Talking Points When S arrived at State, the USA and Andorra were the only two countries that did not sign a participation agreement with the Chinese. We had less than $250,000 in the bank. In just ten months, S assigned the Global Partnership Initiative office to lead the project, sent a signal to the State Department bureaucracy that this was a priority and that we would participate, named a Commissioner General, signed the participation agreement, asked Secretary Locke to break ground, raised $54.3 M to build and operate it, and visited the actual construction site in November. The Pavilion is on target to be opened in mid-April.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Mark_Landler',9,1,'3722 - C05766621.txt','Father BeirneSounds great. Will do. When he comes in January let\'s have him for lunch w a small group including Mark Landler.','Father BeirneSounds great. Will do. When he comes in January let\'s have him for lunch w a small group including Mark Landler.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mark_Lynas',1,1,'2170 - C05762860.txt','any truth to this account? SidH: Is this account true? If so, significant, and the only account of its kind. And, if true, the USG has not told its story, at the least. 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Advised that S is committed to speaking to her committees of jurisdiction once the arb is completed. And the target date for completion of the Arb was in December. Tell me what you need so I can help you with any points. cdm + Dave We see FOX reporting: Urgent: Hillary Clinton totestify before Congress on Benghazi in early DEC. Can you confirm this? Any details. Thanks and regards, Paul Eckert Reuters Asia Correspondent 1333 H Street NW Washington, DC 20005 Tel 202 789-8578 Cell','Mark - quick Reuters queryYes I spoke with Rep Ros-Lehtinen yesterday. Advised that S is committed to speaking to her committees of jurisdiction once the arb is completed. And the target date for completion of the Arb was in December. Tell me what you need so I can help you with any points. cdm + Dave We see FOX reporting: Urgent: Hillary Clinton totestify before Congress on Benghazi in early DEC. Can you confirm this? Any details. Thanks and regards, Paul Eckert Reuters Asia Correspondent 1333 H Street NW Washington, DC 20005 Tel 202 789-8578 Cell'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mark_Warner',1,1,'3263 - C05765732.txt','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mark_Weiner',1,1,'1870 - C05762332.txt','I just dropped bfg book off at your house.B6 My random stuff can wait till the morning: - talked to who is back to really wanting an ambassadorship - mark weiner wants to have a party for capricia, told him we\'d love it but after the confirmation and we can do something nice on 8th floor Vuants to come see u privately this week. He wants to talk to you about iran before he sees biden at a fundraiser when he\'s in dc this week. Anything elser I need to know? 96','I just dropped bfg book off at your house.B6 My random stuff can wait till the morning: - talked to who is back to really wanting an ambassadorship - mark weiner wants to have a party for capricia, told him we\'d love it but after the confirmation and we can do something nice on 8th floor Vuants to come see u privately this week. He wants to talk to you about iran before he sees biden at a fundraiser when he\'s in dc this week. Anything elser I need to know? 96'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Marrakesh',1,1,'3645 - C05766460.txt','Cannon to MarrakechFYI Jim: Foreign Minister Cannon\'s office has agreed that he will go to Marrakech for the Nov. 2-3 meeting. I haven\'t spoken to him personally yet since he is in Saudi Arabia. But we are arranging a call to thank him for his courtesy and to tell him how much the Secretary appreciates it. David SBU','Cannon to MarrakechFYI Jim: Foreign Minister Cannon\'s office has agreed that he will go to Marrakech for the Nov. 2-3 meeting. I haven\'t spoken to him personally yet since he is in Saudi Arabia. But we are arranging a call to thank him for his courtesy and to tell him how much the Secretary appreciates it. David SBU'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Marshall_Mills',1,1,'2521 - C05763937.txt','I Love Hillary!Fyi  Capricia Penavic Marshall  Mills, Cheryl D B6 Great job guys - she was FANTASTIC this morning this is a clip from a discussion I did last week about whether or not she\'s being marginalized - as if! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/32027425#32027425 xo finney 309','I Love Hillary!Fyi ; Capricia Penavic Marshall ; Mills, Cheryl D B6 Great job guys - she was FANTASTIC this morning\" this is a clip from a discussion I did last week about whether or not she\'s being marginalized - as if! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/32027425#32027425 xo finney 309'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Martin_McGuinness',1,1,'3521 - C05766177.txt','Irish Times: North\'s leaders clash on devolutionFYI. Kamala North\'s leaders clash on devolution The North\'s leaders Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness clashed in public today as the split at the heart of the power-sharing government deepened. The clash came as Taoiseach Brian Cowen lead a team of Government ministers in a session of cross-Border talks with members of the Northern Ireland administration. As the pair appeared before the cameras at a press conference their private disagreement over the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Stormont Assembly deepened when Mr McGuinness accused his counterpart of raising roadblocks to a deal.','Irish Times: North\'s leaders clash on devolutionFYI. Kamala North\'s leaders clash on devolution The North\'s leaders Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness clashed in public today as the split at the heart of the power-sharing government deepened. The clash came as Taoiseach Brian Cowen lead a team of Government ministers in a session of cross-Border talks with members of the Northern Ireland administration. As the pair appeared before the cameras at a press conference their private disagreement over the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Stormont Assembly deepened when Mr McGuinness accused his counterpart of raising roadblocks to a deal.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Martyr',1,1,'1903 - C05762423.txt','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks. Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting God is Great, mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, \"I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks.\" Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting \"God is Great,\" mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Maryland',2,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Maryland',2,1,'3456 - C05766066.txt','2009-12-31 Lewis Work PlanImportance: High Hi Cheryl: Today, I was able to have good preliminary conversations with Jean Bonilla and Lorraine Hariton in EEB. Both Jean and Lorraine are very excited about the opportunity to partner on this new area for the Secretary and provided me with some very valuable insight and discussion on how we can partner and collaborate on programming and initiatives together. I also included the information from ECA ?that we discussed in the document. The INR meeting was cancelled today and will be scheduled for early next week. As I move around the Department and talk with other officials in the coming week, I believe we will be able to build out a more robust Work Plan and garner some great collaborations on this effort. Additionally, in a recent conversation that I had with Governor O\'Malley from Maryland, I shared with him that the Secretary was launching a new effort that would assist state and local leaders with respect to their global affairs portfolios. The Governor was extremely excited and remarked that he has some great idea for the Secretary about how the Department can be a major value-add to local governments. He told me that he wants to be very engaged in what we do in the Department in this area. I will be scheduling a time to meet with him and his economic team once my position has been announced. He wanted me to let her know that he had been thinking about her and wanted to reach out and did not know how and then I walked in and we began to have this discussion and he said ? what a way to start his year for 2010 ? something coming to reality that he had been thinking about. Also, Maura Pally in ECA forwarded me a meeting that I took with the Deputy Director of the National Lieutenant Governor\'s Association. They were in town working on their upcoming Washington meeting. They too are very excited about what we are planning and want to work very closely with us in the coming months as we launch this effort. Lt. Governor Bill Bolling in VA is the current Chair.','2009-12-31 Lewis Work PlanImportance: High Hi Cheryl: Today, I was able to have good preliminary conversations with Jean Bonilla and Lorraine Hariton in EEB. Both Jean and Lorraine are very excited about the opportunity to partner on this new area for the Secretary and provided me with some very valuable insight and discussion on how we can partner and collaborate on programming and initiatives together. I also included the information from ECA ?that we discussed in the document. The INR meeting was cancelled today and will be scheduled for early next week. As I move around the Department and talk with other officials in the coming week, I believe we will be able to build out a more robust Work Plan and garner some great collaborations on this effort. Additionally, in a recent conversation that I had with Governor O\'Malley from Maryland, I shared with him that the Secretary was launching a new effort that would assist state and local leaders with respect to their global affairs portfolios. The Governor was extremely excited and remarked that he has some great idea for the Secretary about how the Department can be a major value-add to local governments. He told me that he wants to be very engaged in what we do in the Department in this area. I will be scheduling a time to meet with him and his economic team once my position has been announced. He wanted me to let her know that he had been thinking about her and wanted to reach out and did not know how and then I walked in and we began to have this discussion and he said ? what a way to start his year for 2010 ? something coming to reality that he had been thinking about. Also, Maura Pally in ECA forwarded me a meeting that I took with the Deputy Director of the National Lieutenant Governor\'s Association. They were in town working on their upcoming Washington meeting. They too are very excited about what we are planning and want to work very closely with us in the coming months as we launch this effort. Lt. Governor Bill Bolling in VA is the current Chair.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Marylebone_Cricket_Club',9,1,'1432 - C05761150.txt','TomorrowHere is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in fly. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)','TomorrowHere is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in fly. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Marylebone_Cricket_Club',9,1,'1433 - C05761151.txt','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Marylebone_Cricket_Club',9,1,'1435 - C05761153.txt','TomorrowI\'ve been working on it. We can clear tomorrow. We will insert schedule into the rest of the week and send you a revised line block. If we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Rade let, MCC choice 4:45pm','TomorrowI\'ve been working on it. We can clear tomorrow. We will insert schedule into the rest of the week and send you a revised line block. If we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Rade let, MCC choice 4:45pm'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Marylebone_Cricket_Club',9,1,'2315 - C05763134.txt','Budget updateThree reactions: You are a miracle worker. We\'re a good team. And, we will surely miss Rob Nabors. Any chance he\'d come work w us? We are very close to settled with OMB. B5 In addition to the in fee generated revenue, we have an additional in new money and they are providing an additional directly to Treasury for the multilateral food initiative. This means that of the that you discussed with the President, the budget will reflect77of new resources in State and n Treasury). The one condition on the top line is that the State/USAID percentage increase cannot be greater than Defense ? which is now 3 percent, which is why part of the multilateral food assistance funding is going directly to Treasury. As they work through the details of the numbers, this is the one place that we could face a last minute issue if the percentages get out of alignment. In terms of policy this has all of the restorations to initiatives that we discussed last week and also adds to MCC (OMB made this part of the agreement). In food security, with the combination of from State/USAID and in new money will add to the multilateral initiative we will fund the nutrition component within the State/USAID levels. Global engagement will be funded at of new money and we will be able to restore the proposal to increase in State and USAID staffing. While the staff increases will be funded at 50 percent of the originally proposed levels, with carryover balances because prior year appropriations were delayed there will be a very strong continuation of new recruitment. It should feel like we are on track and will add much needed capacity ? much better than a pause. While we still have a risk that the fee proposal may,not be accepted, we now have of cushion in new State ops funding which means our absolute risk vs. current levels is only . We also get the upside that any additional fee revenues above projections will come to State and the permanent transfer of revenues, if enacted, will provide long term stability in State ops funding. I talked to Karl yesterday about Afghanistan funding and I think he appreciates that we have made big progress, but he is still thinking about weighing in on the need for full funding. I told him that we expect funding levels that will permit us','Budget updateThree reactions: You are a miracle worker. We\'re a good team. And, we will surely miss Rob Nabors. Any chance he\'d come work w us? We are very close to settled with OMB. B5 In addition to the in fee generated revenue, we have an additional in new money and they are providing an additional directly to Treasury for the multilateral food initiative. This means that of the that you discussed with the President, the budget will reflect77of new resources in State and n Treasury). The one condition on the top line is that the State/USAID percentage increase cannot be greater than Defense ? which is now 3 percent, which is why part of the multilateral food assistance funding is going directly to Treasury. As they work through the details of the numbers, this is the one place that we could face a last minute issue if the percentages get out of alignment. In terms of policy this has all of the restorations to initiatives that we discussed last week and also adds to MCC (OMB made this part of the agreement). In food security, with the combination of from State/USAID and in new money will add to the multilateral initiative; we will fund the nutrition component within the State/USAID levels. Global engagement will be funded at of new money and we will be able to restore the proposal to increase in State and USAID staffing. While the staff increases will be funded at 50 percent of the originally proposed levels, with carryover balances because prior year appropriations were delayed there will be a very strong continuation of new recruitment. It should feel like we are on track and will add much needed capacity ? much better than a pause. While we still have a risk that the fee proposal may,not be accepted, we now have of cushion in new State ops funding which means our absolute risk vs. current levels is only . We also get the upside that any additional fee revenues above projections will come to State and the permanent transfer of revenues, if enacted, will provide long term stability in State ops funding. I talked to Karl yesterday about Afghanistan funding and I think he appreciates that we have made big progress, but he is still thinking about weighing in on the need for full funding. I told him that we expect funding levels that will permit us'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Marylebone_Cricket_Club',9,1,'2317 - C05763137.txt','Budget updateAlso, I think it would be better for Karl to prepare a very specific budget/spending plan working w S/RAP rather than protesting so we could see specifically what, if any, spendable gaps exist. And a very happy, healthy new year to you and yours! We are very close to settled with OMB. B5 In addition to the in fee generated revenue, we have an additional in new money and they are providing an additional directly to Treasury for the multilateral food initiative. This means that of the that you discussed with the President, the budget will reflect of new resources in State and n Treasury). The one condition on the top line is that the State/USAID percentage increase cannot be greater than Defense ? which is now 3 percent, which is why part of the multilateral food assistance funding is going directly to Treasury. As they work through the details of the numbers, this is the one place that we could face a last minute issue if the percentages get out of alignment. In terms of policy this has all of the restorations to initiatives that we discussed last week and also adds to MCC (OMB made this part of the agreement). In food security, with the combination of from State/USAID and in new money will add to the multilateral initiative we will fund the nutrition component within the State/USAID levels. Global engagement will be funded at of new money and we will be able to restore the proposal to increase in State and USAID staffing. While the staff increases will be funded at 50 percent of the originally proposed levels, with carryover balances because prior year appropriations were delayed there will be a very strong continuation of new recruitment. It should feel like we are on track and will add much needed capacity ? much better than a pause. While we still have a risk that the fee proposal may not be accepted, we now have of cushion in new State ops funding which means our absolute risk vs. current levels is only We also get the upside that any additional fee revenues above projections will come to State and the permanent transfer of revenues, if enacted, will provide long term stability in State ops funding.','Budget updateAlso, I think it would be better for Karl to prepare a very specific budget/spending plan working w S/RAP rather than protesting so we could see specifically what, if any, spendable gaps exist. And a very happy, healthy new year to you and yours! We are very close to settled with OMB. B5 In addition to the in fee generated revenue, we have an additional in new money and they are providing an additional directly to Treasury for the multilateral food initiative. This means that of the that you discussed with the President, the budget will reflect of new resources in State and n Treasury). The one condition on the top line is that the State/USAID percentage increase cannot be greater than Defense ? which is now 3 percent, which is why part of the multilateral food assistance funding is going directly to Treasury. As they work through the details of the numbers, this is the one place that we could face a last minute issue if the percentages get out of alignment. In terms of policy this has all of the restorations to initiatives that we discussed last week and also adds to MCC (OMB made this part of the agreement). In food security, with the combination of from State/USAID and in new money will add to the multilateral initiative; we will fund the nutrition component within the State/USAID levels. Global engagement will be funded at of new money and we will be able to restore the proposal to increase in State and USAID staffing. While the staff increases will be funded at 50 percent of the originally proposed levels, with carryover balances because prior year appropriations were delayed there will be a very strong continuation of new recruitment. It should feel like we are on track and will add much needed capacity ? much better than a pause. While we still have a risk that the fee proposal may not be accepted, we now have of cushion in new State ops funding which means our absolute risk vs. current levels is only We also get the upside that any additional fee revenues above projections will come to State and the permanent transfer of revenues, if enacted, will provide long term stability in State ops funding.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Marylebone_Cricket_Club',9,1,'2464 - C05763796.txt','sister-in-lawCheryl, FYI ? This morning I did a phone interview with I told her that there might be possibilities at USAID and MCC. I asked her to look at the USAID and MCC websites and let me know what might be of interest. Is there something I don\'t know about her background that might make it easier to imagine where she\'d fit? Margaret 260','sister-in-lawCheryl, FYI ? This morning I did a phone interview with I told her that there might be possibilities at USAID and MCC. I asked her to look at the USAID and MCC websites and let me know what might be of interest. Is there something I don\'t know about her background that might make it easier to imagine where she\'d fit? Margaret 260'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Marylebone_Cricket_Club',9,1,'2718 - C05764322.txt','9/1 Senior Staff and Deputies MeetingsFine with me -- I\'ll give him a call - he won\'t have an opinion on who should be his deputy though. Ok. Also, what about inviting Yohannes (MCC nominee) to come to observe MCC mtg next week, meet people and be briefed. He may develop his own opinion about who he wants as his deputy. Let\'s discuss.','9/1 Senior Staff and Deputies MeetingsFine with me -- I\'ll give him a call - he won\'t have an opinion on who should be his deputy though. Ok. Also, what about inviting Yohannes (MCC nominee) to come to observe MCC mtg next week, meet people and be briefed. He may develop his own opinion about who he wants as his deputy. Let\'s discuss.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Marylebone_Cricket_Club',9,1,'2977 - C05764807.txt','Honduras Military Coup DecisionINTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for specified legal prohibitions on assistance. Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be candidate countries but for legal prohibitions that prohibit assistance. The report would also provide an explanation of the legal prohibition (in fact, other coup restricted countries, such as Cote d\'Ivoire, Madagascar, Mauritania, and Sudan, are on the prohibited list and section 7008 is explicitly mentioned). The list must be approved by the Board of the MCC, of which the Secretary is the chair, and is due on 9/10. It is our understanding that an action memo will be presented to the Secretary, perhaps as early as next week, so that she can approve submission of the report. The action memo will require the Secretary to decide whether Honduras is a country without a specified legal prohibition or whether such a prohibition has in fact attached. Department Legal Practice 296','Honduras Military Coup DecisionINTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for \"specified legal prohibitions on assistance.\" Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be candidate countries but for legal prohibitions that prohibit assistance. The report would also provide an explanation of the legal prohibition (in fact, other coup restricted countries, such as Cote d\'Ivoire, Madagascar, Mauritania, and Sudan, are on the prohibited list and section 7008 is explicitly mentioned). The list must be approved by the Board of the MCC, of which the Secretary is the chair, and is due on 9/10. It is our understanding that an action memo will be presented to the Secretary, perhaps as early as next week, so that she can approve submission of the report. The action memo will require the Secretary to decide whether Honduras is a country without a \"specified legal prohibition\" or whether such a prohibition has in fact attached. Department Legal Practice 296'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Marylebone_Cricket_Club',9,1,'330 - C05758449.txt','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)','TomorrowIf we can clear schedule tomorrow that\'s best but I don\'t want to offend the Armenians or Azeris. Can you send me what Tues-Fri would look like if we did that? Also we have the Trilateral plus Lavrov Here is what we can do if you take the 1pm shuttle. Do u want to still do press or move to tuesday? I also think we can clear your schedule tomorrow and move things into the rest of week so u can stay in ny. Afternoon Meeting with the FM Armenia 3:00pm Meeting with Joe Klein 3:30pm 3:45pm Meeting with David Ignatius 4:15pm 4:15pm Brief Meeting with Jim Smith, 4:30pm (saudi amb choice) 4:30pmBrief Meeting with Steve Radelet, MCC choice 4:45pm 5:00pm Meeting with Shimon Peres (He\'s now saying he can\'t go to state. So we may have to move to tuesday)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mary_Landrieu',1,1,'2726 - C05764342.txt','Schedule followupI haven\'t heard anything from Landrieu\'s office, will follow up. Will do on Kouchner. Mary Landrieu asked me to attend a dinner about foster care. Do you have any details? Also she mentioned an event at the White House about adoption and foster care. Have you heard anything about this? Can you call Landrieu\'s office to follow up? I told Kouchner I would call him on 8/31. Pls remind me. 144','Schedule followupI haven\'t heard anything from Landrieu\'s office, will follow up. Will do on Kouchner. Mary Landrieu asked me to attend a dinner about foster care. Do you have any details? Also she mentioned an event at the White House about adoption and foster care. Have you heard anything about this? Can you call Landrieu\'s office to follow up? I told Kouchner I would call him on 8/31. Pls remind me. 144'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mary_OGrady',1,1,'2342 - C05763204.txt','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests. The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were afraid to sleep in their own homes. After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: \"Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests.\" The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were \"afraid to sleep in their own homes.\" After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Mary_Pipher',2,1,'1442 - C05761163.txt','FollowupGot it Pls find a copy of the movie Pray the Devil Back to Hell about the war in Liberia. Add Gloria Steinem to my call list. Pls find a copy of the new Mary Pipher book, Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World.','FollowupGot it Pls find a copy of the movie \"Pray the Devil Back to Hell\" about the war in Liberia. Add Gloria Steinem to my call list. Pls find a copy of the new Mary Pipher book, \"Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World.\"'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Mary_Pipher',2,1,'332 - C05758454.txt','FollowupPls find a copy of the movie Pray the Devil Back to Hell about the war in Liberia. Add Gloria Steinem to my call list. Pls find a copy of the new Mary Pipher book, Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World.','FollowupPls find a copy of the movie \"Pray the Devil Back to Hell\" about the war in Liberia. Add Gloria Steinem to my call list. Pls find a copy of the new Mary Pipher book, \"Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World.\"'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mary_Poppins_(film)',1,1,'2184 - C05762877.txt','Calls, holds and votesSpoke w Snowe about Patriarch and McConnell about Af-Pak and nominees, especially Raj, Tom and Phil. He said h\'ed check on our nominees do we expect vote today? How was Mary Poppins?','Calls, holds and votesSpoke w Snowe about Patriarch and McConnell about Af-Pak and nominees, especially Raj, Tom and Phil. He said h\'ed check on our nominees; do we expect vote today? How was Mary Poppins?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Massachusetts',3,1,'1638 - C05761505.txt','\'Renegade\' CliffsNotesFYI POL Tro \'Renegade\' CliffsNotes By: Jonathan Martin June 2, 2009 12:22 AM EST The flood of books devoted to the 2008 campaign and President Barack Obama begins in earnest this week with the release of Renegade, The Making of a President, by former Newsweek reporter Richard Wolfe. Wolffe\'s account of the Obama campaign isn\'t to be officially released until Tuesday, but POLITICO obtained a copy earlier this week. Herewith are some of the book\'s most fascinating nuggets: No Shrum Moment: Before the election had been called, but when it looked promising for Obama the then- candidate called his top adviser, David Axelrod. What\'s going on? Obama asked. Look, I\'m not going to say congratulations yet, but boy, it looks awfully good, Axelrod replied. Axelrod, Wolfe notes, wanted to avoid a repeat of 2004, when John Kerry\'s top adviser, Bob Shrum, told the Massachusetts senator prematurely on election night that he wanted to be the first to say, Mr. President. Pritzker Veers Off-Message (A little): The impressive fundraising Obama demonstrated in 2007 was largely a result of the usual high-dollar contributors ? not the small-dollar donors the campaign liked to hold up to the press. It wasn\'t the Internet, admitted Penny Pritzker, Obama\'s national finance chair. \'','\'Renegade\' CliffsNotesFYI POL Tro \'Renegade\' CliffsNotes By: Jonathan Martin June 2, 2009 12:22 AM EST The flood of books devoted to the 2008 campaign and President Barack Obama begins in earnest this week with the release of \"Renegade, The Making of a President,\" by former Newsweek reporter Richard Wolfe. Wolffe\'s account of the Obama campaign isn\'t to be officially released until Tuesday, but POLITICO obtained a copy earlier this week. Herewith are some of the book\'s most fascinating nuggets: No Shrum Moment: Before the election had been called, but when it looked promising for Obama the then- candidate called his top adviser, David Axelrod. \"What\'s going on?\" Obama asked. \"Look, I\'m not going to say congratulations yet, but boy, it looks awfully good,\" Axelrod replied. Axelrod, Wolfe notes, wanted to avoid a repeat of 2004, when John Kerry\'s top adviser, Bob Shrum, told the Massachusetts senator prematurely on election night that he wanted to be the first to say, \"Mr. President.\" Pritzker Veers Off-Message (A little): The impressive fundraising Obama demonstrated in 2007 was largely a result of the usual high-dollar contributors ? not the small-dollar donors the campaign liked to hold up to the press. \"It wasn\'t the Internet,\" admitted Penny Pritzker, Obama\'s national finance chair. \''),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Massachusetts',3,1,'1744 - C05761805.txt','FW Retiring Today Retiring TodayFYI Ladies, One of HRC\'s most committed and passionate supporters, is retiring. Although she will be at SEIU until the end of the month, her party is today. I know it would mean the world to her to get a message from HRC. an be reached at A phone call would be great. If you prefer snail mail, let me know and I will get her home address. You should also know that is very interested in serving on a task force or other position where she can help advance women\'s issues and otherwise help HRC. Thanks, Kelly Kelly Craighead Managing Director Democracy Alliance 1800 Massachusetts Ave. NW Suite 5000M Washington, DC 20036 This e-mail and any attachments thereto, is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email, and any attachments thereto, is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me and permanently delete the original copy and any copy of any e-mail, and any printout thereof. 23','FW Retiring Today Retiring TodayFYI Ladies, One of HRC\'s most committed and passionate supporters, is retiring. Although she will be at SEIU until the end of the month, her party is today. I know it would mean the world to her to get a message from HRC. an be reached at A phone call would be great. If you prefer snail mail, let me know and I will get her home address. You should also know that is very interested in serving on a task force or other position where she can help advance women\'s issues and otherwise help HRC. Thanks, Kelly Kelly Craighead Managing Director Democracy Alliance 1800 Massachusetts Ave. NW Suite 5000M Washington, DC 20036 This e-mail and any attachments thereto, is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email, and any attachments thereto, is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me and permanently delete the original copy and any copy of any e-mail, and any printout thereof. 23'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Massachusetts',3,1,'2649 - C05764183.txt','thanks........ for terrific talk and discussion. Your robust statement on missile defense was the best so far. As for your robust push-back on the premise of my healthcare question, I didn\'t mean to imply that the Clinton administration\'s foreign policy agenda suffered back then?rather, that there\'s jeopardy to the Obama administration\'s foreign policy if the current debate/fight turns out badly. But you mooted the whole thing by reassuring us that all will turn out okay. Anyway, I\'ve taken an aspirin ? and thank you profoundly for a great event, and, of course, for the gracious personal touches. S. STROBE TALBOTT Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, DC 20036 Tel: Fax: 202.797.2461','thanks........ for terrific talk and discussion. Your robust statement on missile defense was the best so far. As for your robust push-back on the premise of my healthcare question, I didn\'t mean to imply that the Clinton administration\'s foreign policy agenda suffered back then?rather, that there\'s jeopardy to the Obama administration\'s foreign policy if the current debate/fight turns out badly. But you mooted the whole thing by reassuring us that all will turn out okay. Anyway, I\'ve taken an aspirin ? and thank you profoundly for a great event, and, of course, for the gracious personal touches. S. STROBE TALBOTT Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, DC 20036 Tel: Fax: 202.797.2461'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Massachusetts_Avenue_(Washington,_D.C.)',8,1,'1159 - C05760424.txt','Dinner tonightNot necessary. I\'m just stopping by. Lauren can meet you there if you decide to go. Is at 7pm in the Jockey Club of the Fairfax Hotel 2100 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest','Dinner tonightNot necessary. I\'m just stopping by. Lauren can meet you there if you decide to go. Is at 7pm in the Jockey Club of the Fairfax Hotel 2100 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest'),(11.489208938352913,5.744604469176457,2500,'Massachusetts_Avenue_(Washington,_D.C.)',8,2,'1761 - C05761844.txt','tonight....Hillary, that was quite wonderful, what you made possible this evening. This evening was a lovely moment. And I\'ll long remember your line about Pretty Bunkers. Good luck in translating that into policy, or even practice. Anyway, thanks. S. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036','tonight....Hillary, that was quite wonderful, what you made possible this evening. This evening was a lovely moment. And I\'ll long remember your line about \"Pretty Bunkers.\" Good luck in translating that into policy, or even practice. Anyway, thanks. S. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036'),(11.489208938352913,5.744604469176457,2500,'Massachusetts_Avenue_(Washington,_D.C.)',8,2,'2109 - C05762772.txt','if you just tried calling me, call again on .. I\'m boycotting calls from unknown B6numbers -- but will take a callback as signal that it\'s you Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 B6','if you just tried calling me, call again on .. I\'m boycotting calls from \"unknown B6numbers\" -- but will take a callback as signal that it\'s you Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 B6'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Massachusetts_Avenue_(Washington,_D.C.)',8,1,'2111 - C05762774.txt','got your message.... if you just tried calling me, call again on .. I\'m boycotting calls from unknown numbers -- but willmuch appreciated.... sounds like the right plan... no need to call back unless there\'s more to discuss re tomorrow.... you can go back to saving the world! cheers, s take a callback as signal that it\'s you Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW','got your message.... if you just tried calling me, call again on .. I\'m boycotting calls from \"unknown numbers\" -- but willmuch appreciated.... sounds like the right plan... no need to call back unless there\'s more to discuss re tomorrow.... you can go back to saving the world! cheers, s take a callback as signal that it\'s you Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW'),(11.489208938352913,5.744604469176457,2500,'Massachusetts_Avenue_(Washington,_D.C.)',8,2,'2480 - C05763819.txt','connecting in AugustHillary, having followed your India visit closely?and, of course, the follow-up coverage on issues you covered there?I\'ve got a couple of thoughts, one in particular re India-Pakistan, that I\'d like to discuss with you at your convenience (if there is such a thing) in August. I\'ll be back in DC from Aspen on August 7 and here through Labor Day if there\'s any chance of connecting. Strobe Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036','connecting in AugustHillary, having followed your India visit closely?and, of course, the follow-up coverage on issues you covered there?I\'ve got a couple of thoughts, one in particular re India-Pakistan, that I\'d like to discuss with you at your convenience (if there is such a thing) in August. I\'ll be back in DC from Aspen on August 7 and here through Labor Day if there\'s any chance of connecting. Strobe Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Massachusetts_Avenue_(Washington,_D.C.)',8,1,'2798 - C05764494.txt','guidance: Econ Club of DC as forum for HRC in Sept?Anything on your call with him you want me to followup on? Thanks strobe - I will touch base with you today so we can catch up Cheryl, regard the desire of the Economic Club of DC to invite HRC to speak (which we consulted on a week ago), they\'re now broadening the invite to be any time in the fall?which I\'d think might increase the chances of it suited her purposes. I\'m attaching a copy of the letter they\'ll send in via any channel you designate (scheduler, public affairs officer, or whatever). HRC did call this weekend and we covered a pretty wide range of substantive issues. I decided, however, not to bother her with this matter, which I hope was the right call on my part. Also, Jake put in a call to me last week. We didn\'t connect. I don\'t know if that\'s OBE as a result of HRC\'s call. In any event, I\'m around this week, though hanging out as much as ossible with Regards, Strobe This sounds interesting - can you give me a few days to determine whether it\'s even a possibility? Sept is imp month b/c of travel and unga but want to check. Let\'s also connect on unga - glad you connected with jack et al. Best Cdm Cheryl, I hope for your sake that you don\'t get this email for a while and that you\'re getting some genuine R&R. Anyway, David Rubenstein of the Carlyle Group is asking my advice on whether HRC would welcome an invitation to address the Economic Club of Washington in September. Obviously business-heavy. Audience: 400-500, screen questions for after talk and he can provide them in advance media coverage, etc. I told him I had no idea but would check. Depending on her outreach strategy for the fall, it could be a good audience, esp. if she wanted to talk about issues like China, the development, the role of the private sector, or energy/climate?i.e., the econ aspect/component of foreign policy. If I should be going elsewhere for this kind of steer, lemme know. Regards, Strobe PS: Kemal Dervi, Judith Rodin and I connected by phone with Jack Lew, Derek Chollet & others on State end re outside input into QDDR. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 1111','guidance: Econ Club of DC as forum for HRC in Sept?Anything on your call with him you want me to followup on? Thanks strobe - I will touch base with you today so we can catch up Cheryl, regard the desire of the Economic Club of DC to invite HRC to speak (which we consulted on a week ago), they\'re now broadening the invite to be any time in the fall?which I\'d think might increase the chances of it suited her purposes. I\'m attaching a copy of the letter they\'ll send in via any channel you designate (scheduler, public affairs officer, or whatever). HRC did call this weekend and we covered a pretty wide range of substantive issues. I decided, however, not to bother her with this matter, which I hope was the right call on my part. Also, Jake put in a call to me last week. We didn\'t connect. I don\'t know if that\'s OBE as a result of HRC\'s call. In any event, I\'m around this week, though hanging out as much as ossible with Regards, Strobe This sounds interesting - can you give me a few days to determine whether it\'s even a possibility? Sept is imp month b/c of travel and unga but want to check. Let\'s also connect on unga - glad you connected with jack et al. Best Cdm Cheryl, I hope for your sake that you don\'t get this email for a while and that you\'re getting some genuine R&R. Anyway, David Rubenstein of the Carlyle Group is asking my advice on whether HRC would welcome an invitation to address the Economic Club of Washington in September. Obviously business-heavy. Audience: 400-500, screen questions for after talk and he can provide them in advance; media coverage, etc. I told him I had no idea but would check. Depending on her outreach strategy for the fall, it could be a good audience, esp. if she wanted to talk about issues like China, the development, the role of the private sector, or energy/climate?i.e., the econ aspect/component of foreign policy. If I should be going elsewhere for this kind of steer, lemme know. Regards, Strobe PS: Kemal Dervi, Judith Rodin and I connected by phone with Jack Lew, Derek Chollet & others on State end re outside input into QDDR. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 1111'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Massachusetts_Avenue_(Washington,_D.C.)',8,1,'324 - C05758438.txt','Brookings request message for CherylThey are meeting at State so it\'s easy to do. We should schedule. Let\'s discuss today. Per your strobe request regarding a june meet with board Lona - Gotcha - agree with that concern so let\'s flag and present to her. I had asked strobe if we could move date but given that it is their board mtg, they can\'t. I do think it provides a useful oppor for her to engage an imp group post her BIG Speech but the first day after such a long trip is not ideal. We should share that concern with hrc so she can decide.. Cdm It\'s the day after she returns from an international trip ? I would prefer not to. Do you think we can try to do this June 3? The proposed meeting is built around annual combined board and international advisory council meeting, so we\'re locked into June 3. Hope it might still work. Will send full board and council member list. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036','Brookings request message for CherylThey are meeting at State so it\'s easy to do. We should schedule. Let\'s discuss today. Per your strobe request regarding a june meet with board Lona - Gotcha - agree with that concern so let\'s flag and present to her. I had asked strobe if we could move date but given that it is their board mtg, they can\'t. I do think it provides a useful oppor for her to engage an imp group post her BIG Speech but the first day after such a long trip is not ideal. We should share that concern with hrc so she can decide.. Cdm It\'s the day after she returns from an international trip ? I would prefer not to. Do you think we can try to do this June 3? The proposed meeting is built around annual combined board and international advisory council meeting, so we\'re locked into June 3. Hope it might still work. Will send full board and council member list. Strobe Talbott President, The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Massachusetts_Avenue_(Washington,_D.C.)',8,1,'3407 - C05765988.txt','Dinner tonightIs at 7pm in the Jockey Club of the Fairfax Hotel 2100 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 1','Dinner tonightIs at 7pm in the Jockey Club of the Fairfax Hotel 2100 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 1'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mass_media',1,1,'1066 - C05760303.txt','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a contract with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of top slicing the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies. There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. This was done for News International, a Tory insider said yesterday. Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened. In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the abysmal record of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its total failure to stop the BBC buying the Lonely','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a \"contract\" with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of \"top slicing\" the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies \"focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies\". There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. \"This was done for News International,\" a Tory insider said yesterday. \"Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened.\" In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the \"abysmal record\" of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its \"total failure\" to stop the BBC buying the Lonely'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Master_of_Arts',1,1,'1394 - C05761071.txt','CallRichard holbrooke called again for u this am.','CallRichard holbrooke called again for u this am.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Master_of_Business_Administration',1,1,'1782 - C05761884.txt','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, trusted to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums, he says. So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me. For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. Take your time. And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum. When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. Friends of mine, people I knew, he says. They contributed because I asked them to. He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done. Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing. He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though only as a hobby. Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (She\'s beautiful, he beams). 31','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, \"trusted\" to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. \"I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums,\" he says. \"So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me.\" For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately; told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem; he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. \"Take your time.\" And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that \"what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum.\" When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. \"Friends of mine, people I knew,\" he says. \"They contributed because I asked them to.\" He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: \"I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done.\" Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. \"That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing.\" He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though \"only as a hobby.\" Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (\"She\'s beautiful,\" he beams). 31'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Maternal_death',2,1,'2550 - C05764001.txt','Kenyapvervee Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that life begins at conception. The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that if Kenya knows the world is watching they may be more careful in how they proceed. Of course we would be happy to help you in any way if you decide you want to do something on this while you are there. There is also a Congressional delegation going to Kenya the week of August 8th and we are working on them to have a side meeting on this issue as well. As always, thank you so much for all you do. We are all so grateful that you are there! All best, Laurie Laurie Rubiner','Kenyapvervee Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that \"life begins at conception\". The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that if Kenya knows the world is watching they may be more careful in how they proceed. Of course we would be happy to help you in any way if you decide you want to do something on this while you are there. There is also a Congressional delegation going to Kenya the week of August 8th and we are working on them to have a side meeting on this issue as well. As always, thank you so much for all you do. We are all so grateful that you are there! All best, Laurie Laurie Rubiner'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Maternal_death',2,1,'2554 - C05764008.txt','KenyaLaurie ? She isn\'t doing any specific health or womens events in Kenya but I\'ve also shared your email with policy team at state and embassy staff in Nairobi helping to plan the trip to see if there is any way to address this. pverveer Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that life begins at conception. The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that 348','KenyaLaurie ? She isn\'t doing any specific health or womens events in Kenya but I\'ve also shared your email with policy team at state and embassy staff in Nairobi helping to plan the trip to see if there is any way to address this. pverveer Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that \"life begins at conception\". The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that 348'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Matrilineality',1,1,'1286 - C05760665.txt','Kerry, Lugar Amendment PASSES To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s Kerry, Lugar Amendment PASSES To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s International Affairs Kerry, Lugar Amendment To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s International Affairs BudgetInternational Affairs Budget FYI Budget Guys -- We done good today. We appreciate all of the 7th floor support and calls ? clearly made the difference. On to the next battle Kerry-Lugar amendment passed by voice vote! Here is Kerry\'s floor statement when he introduced the amendment on the floor this morning. Below the statement, I\'ve copied Conrad\'s response. ----__ ? tiniteb tate5 enate Committee on foreign iaciation5 WASHINGTON, DC :770 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2009','Kerry, Lugar Amendment PASSES To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s Kerry, Lugar Amendment PASSES To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s International Affairs Kerry, Lugar Amendment To Restore Fill Funding To President Obama\'s International Affairs BudgetInternational Affairs Budget FYI Budget Guys -- We done good today. We appreciate all of the 7th floor support and calls ? clearly made the difference. On to the next battle Kerry-Lugar amendment passed by voice vote! Here is Kerry\'s floor statement when he introduced the amendment on the floor this morning. Below the statement, I\'ve copied Conrad\'s response. ----__ ? tiniteb tate5 enate Committee on foreign iaciation5 WASHINGTON, DC :770 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2009'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Matter_Fixed',3,1,'1806 - C05761921.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State 62,?? ? r Fobs for Everyonefixed. speaking with Paul - just blind copied you on something re: global health. otherwise, rest will keep. cdm -fir ? hj lore ours of productivity at State Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CIO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our corporate IT but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate','624,000 more hours of productivity at State 62,?? ? r Fobs for Everyonefixed. speaking with Paul - just blind copied you on something re: global health. otherwise, rest will keep. cdm -fir ? hj lore ours of productivity at State Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CIO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our \"corporate IT\" but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Matter_Fixed',3,1,'1808 - C05761923.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 B5 fixed. speaking with Paul - just blind copied you on something re: global health. otherwise, rest will keep. cdm Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart Chief Information Officer Department of State (202) 647-2889','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 B5 fixed. speaking with Paul - just blind copied you on something re: global health. otherwise, rest will keep. cdm Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart Chief Information Officer Department of State (202) 647-2889'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Matter_Fixed',3,1,'1809 - C05761924.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 yes I have some ideas we can discuss tomorrow. Can you stay until 7 if we need the time? B5 B6 cdm B5 B5 B6 B6 B5 B6 Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our corporate IT but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 yes I have some ideas we can discuss tomorrow. Can you stay until 7 if we need the time? B5 B6 cdm B5 B5 B6 B6 B5 B6 Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our \"corporate IT\" but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Matthew_Bishop_(journalist)',2,1,'3025 - C05764894.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars. Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of Dead Aid, the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\" Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of \"Dead Aid\", the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Matthew_Bishop_(journalist)',2,1,'3029 - C05764903.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidOk. PIs print for me and review for CGI speech. Fyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World <http://www.philanthrocapitalism.net/> . The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week <http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.orgiournneetings/meeting_annual.asp?Section=OurMeetings&PageTitle=CGI%20An nual%20Meeting> may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dynkontent/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111602039.html> , fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars.','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidOk. PIs print for me and review for CGI speech. Fyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World <http://www.philanthrocapitalism.net/> . The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week <http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.orgiournneetings/meeting_annual.asp?Section=OurMeetings&PageTitle=CGI%20An nual%20Meeting> may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dynkontent/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111602039.html> , fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\"'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Matt_Damon',1,1,'2712 - C05764306.txt','The global food security video is absolutely fantastic!Dear Cheryl, I don\'t know who the Goodspot Production company is, but they certainly hit the sweet spot on this one. So powerful, visually and the narration. I\'m sending it all over the place. The Secretary talked to Jim about the video (they ran into each other at National Airport, go figure). We\'re going to send the link to all the House Hunger Caucus members and encourage them to put it on their web sites. In the meantime, knowing how much leisure time you have on your hands, and using Matt Damon as the link between the two, check out this video clip from this week\'s episode of Entourage where Matt Damon talks about US domestic hunger ? hilarious, but tough ? (And, in my typical single-minded way, if you do a Spanish version of your global food security video, you might want to ask Juanes to do the narration ? I\'m pretty sure he\'d say yes.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJQZXnVrtpM Enjoy! Cindy','The global food security video is absolutely fantastic!Dear Cheryl, I don\'t know who the Goodspot Production company is, but they certainly hit the \"sweet spot\" on this one. So powerful, visually and the narration. I\'m sending it all over the place. The Secretary talked to Jim about the video (they ran into each other at National Airport, go figure). We\'re going to send the link to all the House Hunger Caucus members and encourage them to put it on their web sites. In the meantime, knowing how much leisure time you have on your hands, and using Matt Damon as the \"link\" between the two, check out this video clip from this week\'s episode of Entourage where Matt Damon talks about US domestic hunger ? hilarious, but tough ? (And, in my typical single-minded way, if you do a Spanish version of your global food security video, you might want to ask Juanes to do the narration ? I\'m pretty sure he\'d say yes.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJQZXnVrtpM Enjoy! Cindy'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Matt_Lee',2,1,'2152 - C05762836.txt','Brazil and MexicoTom backgrounded them yesterday in the briefing room, not certain but don\'t think he put down any groundwork on this specifically. But in terms of setting expectations it would be a combo of a few overt and not overt things: - Seeing what Admin/For Pol Members of Congress are on TV today and the shows tomorrow, all we need is one person to float it. - We have flight time tomorrow when Tom & Jake can do it on background or OTR. - There\'s one blogger that folks loosely follow, I know how to get her something through a 3rd party. - I have to talk to a few of our guys today like Matt Lee on misc stuff, and I\'m sure he\'ll ask me something about the OAS where I can easily say the folks in WHA are real pessimistic. And our travelers traffic info among themselves. The best thing to put out there would be the notion that there are those who don\'t think you should go. If you don\'t, you don\'t. But if you do, you chose to be direct, to make a principled stand. Shouldn\'t be too tough, because the notion of Cuba being voted in is something they will WANT to believe, it\'ll make good copy. And it makes it easier to explain any decision/outcome How will we set any expectations? Did anyone background the press yet? 76 77','Brazil and MexicoTom backgrounded them yesterday in the briefing room, not certain but don\'t think he put down any groundwork on this specifically. But in terms of setting expectations it would be a combo of a few overt and not overt things: - Seeing what Admin/For Pol Members of Congress are on TV today and the shows tomorrow, all we need is one person to float it. - We have flight time tomorrow when Tom & Jake can do it on background or OTR. - There\'s one blogger that folks loosely follow, I know how to get her something through a 3rd party. - I have to talk to a few of our guys today like Matt Lee on misc stuff, and I\'m sure he\'ll ask me something about the OAS where I can easily say the folks in WHA are real pessimistic. And our travelers traffic info among themselves. The best thing to put out there would be the notion that there are those who don\'t think you should go. If you don\'t, you don\'t. But if you do, you chose to be direct, to make a principled stand. Shouldn\'t be too tough, because the notion of Cuba being voted in is something they will WANT to believe, it\'ll make good copy. And it makes it easier to explain any decision/outcome How will we set any expectations? Did anyone background the press yet? 76 77'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Matt_Lee',2,1,'2158 - C05762845.txt','Brazil and MexicoTom\'s backgrounder definitely played down expectations. Tom backgrounded them yesterday in the briefing room, not certain but don\'t think he put down any groundwork on this specifically. But in terms of setting expectations it would be a combo of a few overt and not overt things: - Seeing what Admin/For Pol Members of Congress are on TV today and the shows tomorrow, all we need is one person to float it. - We have flight time tomorrow when Tom & Jake can do it on background or OTR. - There\'s one blogger that folks loosely follow, I know how to get her something through a 3rd party. - I have to talk to a few of our guys today like Matt Lee on misc stuff, and I\'m sure he\'ll ask me something about the OAS where I can easily say the folks in WHA are real pessimistic. And our travelers traffic info among themselves. The best thing to put out there would be the notion that there are those who don\'t think you should go. If you don\'t, you don\'t. But if you do, you chose to be direct, to make a principled stand. Shouldn\'t be too tough, because the notion of Cuba being voted in is something they will WANT to believe, it\'ll make good copy. And it makes it easier to explain any decision/outcome How will we set any expectations? Did anyone background the press yet? 78 If we set the expectation now that the outcome is likely to not go our way, ANY alternative - even one kicking the can down the road as Jake outlines below - would be seen as a significant victory. And as an added bonus, it would be an opportunity to highlight your personal dedication to and prioritization of human rights/democracy, which we\'ve been criticized for since China. 79','Brazil and MexicoTom\'s backgrounder definitely played down expectations. Tom backgrounded them yesterday in the briefing room, not certain but don\'t think he put down any groundwork on this specifically. But in terms of setting expectations it would be a combo of a few overt and not overt things: - Seeing what Admin/For Pol Members of Congress are on TV today and the shows tomorrow, all we need is one person to float it. - We have flight time tomorrow when Tom & Jake can do it on background or OTR. - There\'s one blogger that folks loosely follow, I know how to get her something through a 3rd party. - I have to talk to a few of our guys today like Matt Lee on misc stuff, and I\'m sure he\'ll ask me something about the OAS where I can easily say the folks in WHA are real pessimistic. And our travelers traffic info among themselves. The best thing to put out there would be the notion that there are those who don\'t think you should go. If you don\'t, you don\'t. But if you do, you chose to be direct, to make a principled stand. Shouldn\'t be too tough, because the notion of Cuba being voted in is something they will WANT to believe, it\'ll make good copy. And it makes it easier to explain any decision/outcome How will we set any expectations? Did anyone background the press yet? 78 If we set the expectation now that the outcome is likely to not go our way, ANY alternative - even one kicking the can down the road as Jake outlines below - would be seen as a significant victory. And as an added bonus, it would be an opportunity to highlight your personal dedication to and prioritization of human rights/democracy, which we\'ve been criticized for since China. 79'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Matt_McKenna',1,1,'1984 - C05762582.txt','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Maura_Connelly',1,1,'2345 - C05763213.txt','Fw: B1Fyi - as we discussed To all -- the message below is from Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh. Maura Connelly and Ihad dinner with him last night, and by the headline put on Matthew Lee\'s AP piece on Judeh\'s visit. (The headline said that Judeh rejected U.S. approach to Middle East peace the story itself was fine.) Jeffrey Feltman Acting Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State','Fw: B1Fyi - as we discussed To all -- the message below is from Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh. Maura Connelly and Ihad dinner with him last night, and by the headline put on Matthew Lee\'s AP piece on Judeh\'s visit. (The headline said that Judeh rejected U.S. approach to Middle East peace; the story itself was fine.) Jeffrey Feltman Acting Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Maureen_Dowd',1,1,'239 - C05739840.txt','Make Up Turned Break UpB6 November 27, 2012 Make Up Turned Break Up By MAUREEN DOWD WASHINGTON Are the Republican senators unreasonable? Or is the secretary of state-manqu undiplomatic? Did the senators sandbag Susan Rice? Or did Rice further inflame a tense situation? Is it a case of shooting the messenger and playing politics? Or is national security dangerously infected with politics? It seems as if it would have been simple enough for Rice to quickly admit that the administration talking points she used on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows about the slaughter in Benghazi were misleading. But she went silent. She has no wartime consigliere and, aside from the president\'s angry postelection defense of Rice, the White House ? perhaps relieved that she -14,as taking the heat rather than the president ? wasn\'t running a strong damage control operation that clarified matters. Still, on last Sunday\'s talk shows, John McCain and Lindsey Graham softened their tone a bit. She\'s not the problem, McCain said The problem is the president of the United States, for failing to swiftly tell Americans what his intelligence agencies had confirmed: that Benghazi was a terrorist attack involving Al Qa.eda. affiliates. When Rice asked to come to the Hill to meet with some of her Republican critics, it seemed dtente was nigh. But somehow the hour-and-a-half powwow caused an escalation, with McCain, Graham and Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire emerging to say they had more reservations than before. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who\'s scheduled to meet with Rice on Wednesday, suggested that she would be better suited to run the Democratic National Committee than State. If Rice can\'t soothe the egos of some cranky G.O.P. pots, how would she negotiate with China?','Make Up Turned Break UpB6 November 27, 2012 Make Up Turned Break Up By MAUREEN DOWD WASHINGTON Are the Republican senators unreasonable? Or is the secretary of state-manqu undiplomatic? Did the senators sandbag Susan Rice? Or did Rice further inflame a tense situation? Is it a case of shooting the messenger and playing politics? Or is national security dangerously infected with politics? It seems as if it would have been simple enough for Rice to quickly admit that the administration talking points she used on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows about the slaughter in Benghazi were misleading. But she went silent. She has no wartime consigliere and, aside from the president\'s angry postelection defense of Rice, the White House ? perhaps relieved that she -14,as taking the heat rather than the president ? wasn\'t running a strong damage control operation that clarified matters. Still, on last Sunday\'s talk shows, John McCain and Lindsey Graham softened their tone a bit. \"She\'s not the problem,\" McCain said The problem is the president of the United States,\" for failing to swiftly tell Americans what his intelligence agencies had confirmed: that Benghazi was a terrorist attack involving Al Qa.eda. affiliates. When Rice asked to come to the Hill to meet with some of her Republican critics, it seemed dtente was nigh. But somehow the hour-and-a-half powwow caused an escalation, with McCain, Graham and Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire emerging to say they had more reservations than before. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who\'s scheduled to meet with Rice on Wednesday, suggested that she would be better suited to run the Democratic National Committee than State. If Rice can\'t soothe the egos of some cranky G.O.P. pots, how would she negotiate with China?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Maureen_White',2,1,'2056 - C05762699.txt','Mini Schedule 7/9/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am HOLD FOR HUMA 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 12:20 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route River Entrance, Pentagon 12:30 pm ARRIVE The Pentagon 12:30 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/DEFENSE SECRETARY ROBERT GATES 1:30 pm Secretary Gates\' Private Office, Pentagon 1:35 pm DEPART The Pentagon *En route State Department 1:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:00 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD HOLBROOICE 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MAUREEN WHITE 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFF-THE-RECORD MEETING w/FRED HIATT AND JACKSON DIEHL, 4:00 pm WASHINGTON POST Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/LONA AND HUMA 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm 6:00 pm OFFICE TIME Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm RECEPTION FOR NEW MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF 7:30 pm REPRESENTATIVES Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 55 ppl expected. 7:30 pm (t) DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 7:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 117','Mini Schedule 7/9/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am HOLD FOR HUMA 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 12:20 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route River Entrance, Pentagon 12:30 pm ARRIVE The Pentagon 12:30 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/DEFENSE SECRETARY ROBERT GATES 1:30 pm Secretary Gates\' Private Office, Pentagon 1:35 pm DEPART The Pentagon *En route State Department 1:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:00 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD HOLBROOICE 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MAUREEN WHITE 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFF-THE-RECORD MEETING w/FRED HIATT AND JACKSON DIEHL, 4:00 pm WASHINGTON POST Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/LONA AND HUMA 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm 6:00 pm OFFICE TIME Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm RECEPTION FOR NEW MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF 7:30 pm REPRESENTATIVES Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 55 ppl expected. 7:30 pm (t) DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 7:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 117'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Maureen_White',2,1,'2487 - C05763831.txt','george ruppJack and I are trying to get him on calendar for Thurs Maureen is a big Rupp fan. Are you meeting w him? any movement on this? Maureen White 998 Fifth Avenue, 9th floor New York NY 10028 Telephone Facsimile 212 772 6193 e.A','george ruppJack and I are trying to get him on calendar for Thurs Maureen is a big Rupp fan. Are you meeting w him? any movement on this? Maureen White 998 Fifth Avenue, 9th floor New York NY 10028 Telephone Facsimile 212 772 6193 e.A'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Mauritania',2,1,'2176 - C05762867.txt','Mauritanian President Resigns Peacefully as per Dakar Accords(SBU) Embassy Nouakchott reports President Abdallahi\'s expected resignation paves the way for July 18 elections organized by an interim government. The security situation remains stable. 80','Mauritanian President Resigns Peacefully as per Dakar Accords(SBU) Embassy Nouakchott reports President Abdallahi\'s expected resignation paves the way for July 18 elections organized by an interim government. The security situation remains stable. 80'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Mauritania',2,1,'2977 - C05764807.txt','Honduras Military Coup DecisionINTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for specified legal prohibitions on assistance. Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be candidate countries but for legal prohibitions that prohibit assistance. The report would also provide an explanation of the legal prohibition (in fact, other coup restricted countries, such as Cote d\'Ivoire, Madagascar, Mauritania, and Sudan, are on the prohibited list and section 7008 is explicitly mentioned). The list must be approved by the Board of the MCC, of which the Secretary is the chair, and is due on 9/10. It is our understanding that an action memo will be presented to the Secretary, perhaps as early as next week, so that she can approve submission of the report. The action memo will require the Secretary to decide whether Honduras is a country without a specified legal prohibition or whether such a prohibition has in fact attached. Department Legal Practice 296','Honduras Military Coup DecisionINTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for \"specified legal prohibitions on assistance.\" Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be candidate countries but for legal prohibitions that prohibit assistance. The report would also provide an explanation of the legal prohibition (in fact, other coup restricted countries, such as Cote d\'Ivoire, Madagascar, Mauritania, and Sudan, are on the prohibited list and section 7008 is explicitly mentioned). The list must be approved by the Board of the MCC, of which the Secretary is the chair, and is due on 9/10. It is our understanding that an action memo will be presented to the Secretary, perhaps as early as next week, so that she can approve submission of the report. The action memo will require the Secretary to decide whether Honduras is a country without a \"specified legal prohibition\" or whether such a prohibition has in fact attached. Department Legal Practice 296'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mausoleum',1,1,'1916 - C05762441.txt','Bomb Blast Near Khomeini\'s Shrine in Iran (U)?From: OpsAlert (U) Iranian media report a suicide bomber was killed and two others wounded near the mausoleum in southern Tehran. 24','Bomb Blast Near Khomeini\'s Shrine in Iran (U)?From: OpsAlert (U) Iranian media report a suicide bomber was killed and two others wounded near the mausoleum in southern Tehran. 24'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Maxime_Verhagen',1,1,'2283 - C05763077.txt','Mini Schedule 7/14/099:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En route White House 9:55 am ARRIVE White House 10:00 am PRESIDENT\'S EXPANDED BILATERAL w/DUTCH PRIME MINISTER 10:30 am JAN PETER BALICENENDE White House Oval Office 10:30 am PRESIDENT\'S STATEMENT TO THE PRESS w/ PM BALKENEDE 10:45 am White House Oval Office 10:50 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 10:55 am ARRIVE State Department 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/UNDER SECRETARY ELLEN TAUSCHER 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/DUTCH FOREIGN MINISTER MAXIME \'VERHAGEN 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 3:30 pm PHOTO OPS (3) 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Outer Office and Marshall Room 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/LATVIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MARIS RIEKSTINS 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:45 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/BRITISH FS DAVID MILIBAND 5:05 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEICLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route Private Residence 6:50 pm ARRIVE Private Residence FYI: 9:15 am POTUS PRE-BRIEF MEETING Oval Office 9:30 am POTUS ONE-ON-ONE w/DUTCH PM BALDENEDE 10:00am Oval Office ### ?','Mini Schedule 7/14/099:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En route White House 9:55 am ARRIVE White House 10:00 am PRESIDENT\'S EXPANDED BILATERAL w/DUTCH PRIME MINISTER 10:30 am JAN PETER BALICENENDE White House Oval Office 10:30 am PRESIDENT\'S STATEMENT TO THE PRESS w/ PM BALKENEDE 10:45 am White House Oval Office 10:50 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 10:55 am ARRIVE State Department 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/UNDER SECRETARY ELLEN TAUSCHER 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/DUTCH FOREIGN MINISTER MAXIME \'VERHAGEN 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 3:30 pm PHOTO OPS (3) 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Outer Office and Marshall Room 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/LATVIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MARIS RIEKSTINS 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:45 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/BRITISH FS DAVID MILIBAND 5:05 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEICLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route Private Residence 6:50 pm ARRIVE Private Residence FYI: 9:15 am POTUS PRE-BRIEF MEETING Oval Office 9:30 am POTUS ONE-ON-ONE w/DUTCH PM BALDENEDE 10:00am Oval Office ### ?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Maxine_Waters',1,1,'1894 - C05762384.txt','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Max_Baucus',1,1,'1745 - C05761807.txt','last email on this subjectSorry to flood your email, but I couldn\'t resist sending this to you from Ben Smith A year later, Hillary wins A year ago today, the final set of primaries made official the foregone conclusion that Barack Obama had won the primary, and Hillary Clinton lost it. There\'s far too much going on today to dwell on an anniversary, but it does seem worth noting one particular piece of news in its light: On the central health care policy debate of the Democratic Primary -- which was, to be fair, conducted within a fairly narrow frame -- Obama appears to have conceded today to a Senate plan likely to more closely resemble Clinton\'s. In a dense, careful letter to Ted Kennedy and Max Baucus, Obama offered his principles for a health care plan and conceded on a central point: He is now open to an individual mandate, which he campaigned against, and which is now being talked about by Senators of both parties with the buzzword shared responsibility. Obama still backs a hardship waiver for people unable to afford the mandate -- which is consistent with the core of his objection to the mandate. But what he cast as a principled difference of approach -- was the problem merely that people couldn\'t afford insurance? or something more? -- seems to have been conceded. Here\'s the relevant paragraph: I understand the Committees are moving towards a principle of shared responsibility -- making every American responsible for having health insurance coverage, and asking that employers share in the cost. I share the goal of ending lapses and gaps in coverage that make us less healthy and drive up everyone\'s costs, and I am open to your ideas on shared responsibility. But I believe if we are going to make people responsible for owning health insurance, we must make health care affordable. If we do end up with a system where people are responsible for their own insurance, we need to provide a hardship waiver to exempt Americans who cannot afford it. In addition, while I believe that employers have a responsibility to support health insurance for their employees, small businesses face a number of special challenges in affording health benefits and should be exempted. B6 B6 By Ben Smith 07:51 PM','last email on this subjectSorry to flood your email, but I couldn\'t resist sending this to you from Ben Smith A year later, Hillary wins A year ago today, the final set of primaries made official the foregone conclusion that Barack Obama had won the primary, and Hillary Clinton lost it. There\'s far too much going on today to dwell on an anniversary, but it does seem worth noting one particular piece of news in its light: On the central health care policy debate of the Democratic Primary -- which was, to be fair, conducted within a fairly narrow frame -- Obama appears to have conceded today to a Senate plan likely to more closely resemble Clinton\'s. In a dense, careful letter to Ted Kennedy and Max Baucus, Obama offered his principles for a health care plan and conceded on a central point: He is now open to an individual mandate, which he campaigned against, and which is now being talked about by Senators of both parties with the buzzword \"shared responsibility.\" Obama still backs a \"hardship waiver\" for people unable to afford the mandate -- which is consistent with the core of his objection to the mandate. But what he cast as a principled difference of approach -- was the problem merely that people couldn\'t afford insurance? or something more? -- seems to have been conceded. Here\'s the relevant paragraph: I understand the Committees are moving towards a principle of shared responsibility -- making every American responsible for having health insurance coverage, and asking that employers share in the cost. I share the goal of ending lapses and gaps in coverage that make us less healthy and drive up everyone\'s costs, and I am open to your ideas on shared responsibility. But I believe if we are going to make people responsible for owning health insurance, we must make health care affordable. If we do end up with a system where people are responsible for their own insurance, we need to provide a hardship waiver to exempt Americans who cannot afford it. In addition, while I believe that employers have a responsibility to support health insurance for their employees, small businesses face a number of special challenges in affording health benefits and should be exempted. B6 B6 By Ben Smith 07:51 PM'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Maya_peoples',1,1,'208 - C05739803.txt','H: latest inter Mayan conflicts, leaders & militias. Sid H: latest Intel libyan conflicts, leaders & militias. SidWill do. CONFI DENTIAL January 5, 2012 For: HRC','H: latest inter Mayan conflicts, leaders & militias. Sid H: latest Intel libyan conflicts, leaders & militias. SidWill do. CONFI DENTIAL January 5, 2012 For: HRC'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Maybe_Better',1,1,'1714 - C05761738.txt','NYUFyi in case you wanted to see raw input Thanks for the opportunity to suggest a line or two - 1. As a Yankees fan (though not as expert as Kris), and an eyewitness to the cap fiasco, I share everyone\'s sensitivity to sports references. But I\'m not dead set against trying to leverage that sensitivity in a self- deprecating, appropriately funny way. A couple thoughts along those lines: a. As you can see, I resisted the urge to wear my Yankees cap. b. (if the stage is set up near, for example, second base substitute whatever part of the field she\'s near) This is about as close as I\'m going to get to playing second base for the Yankees c. I kind of feel at home here in Yankee Stadium, because ever since January, I\'ve been playing on a team with a bunch of guys wearing pinstripes. (on the other hand, I\'m a little concerned about suggesting that the 1923 team looked the same, talked the same, and came from the same cities and towns - seems to be a little dismissive of a team that included such outsized personalities as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Also, saying Today\'s Yankees play with the strength of a global team could provoke an unintended laugh because they are playing so poorly this year, so far. Maybe safer to broaden it to all of baseball - like Major League Baseball is comprised of truly global teams. And the I don\'t care whether you bring us home a World Series seems like stretching too far for a sports metaphor, but in a way that doesn\'t really make sense in context. maybe better as I have every confidence that you will. ..You are starting your post-graduate life on a field of dreams, and you have every reason to believe that your own dreams of a better world can come true. (or something akin to that). 2. I think the speech could benefit from one clear soundbite that more succinctly captures the essence of her remarks. More of a clarion call to service, something like: ...And I hope some of you will join our ranks. But the State Department cannot go up against the great challenges of our time alone. And so my message to you today is this: be the special envoys of your ideals, using the vast communications tools at your disposal to help advance the interests of this nation and every nation. Be citizen ambassadors in the course of your personal and professional lives, helping to forge partnerships built on mutual interest in the face of global crises. By creating diplomatic social networks, you isz','NYUFyi in case you wanted to see raw input Thanks for the opportunity to suggest a line or two - 1. As a Yankees fan (though not as expert as Kris), and an eyewitness to the \"cap\" fiasco, I share everyone\'s sensitivity to sports references. But I\'m not dead set against trying to leverage that sensitivity in a self- deprecating, appropriately funny way. A couple thoughts along those lines: a. \"As you can see, I resisted the urge to wear my Yankees cap.\" b. (if the stage is set up near, for example, second base; substitute whatever part of the field she\'s near) \"This is about as close as I\'m going to get to playing second base for the Yankees\" c. \"I kind of feel at home here in Yankee Stadium, because ever since January, I\'ve been playing on a team with a bunch of guys wearing pinstripes.\" (on the other hand, I\'m a little concerned about suggesting that the 1923 team \"looked the same, talked the same, and came from the same cities and towns\" - seems to be a little dismissive of a team that included such outsized personalities as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Also, saying \"Today\'s Yankees play with the strength of a global team\" could provoke an unintended laugh because they are playing so poorly this year, so far. Maybe safer to broaden it to all of baseball - like \"Major League Baseball is comprised of truly global teams.\" And the \"I don\'t care whether you bring us home a World Series\" seems like stretching too far for a sports metaphor, but in a way that doesn\'t really make sense in context. maybe better as \"I have every confidence that you will. ..You are starting your post-graduate life on a field of dreams, and you have every reason to believe that your own dreams of a better world can come true.\" (or something akin to that). 2. I think the speech could benefit from one clear \"soundbite\" that more succinctly captures the essence of her remarks. More of a clarion call to service, something like: \"...And I hope some of you will join our ranks. But the State Department cannot go up against the great challenges of our time alone. And so my message to you today is this: be the special envoys of your ideals, using the vast communications tools at your disposal to help advance the interests of this nation and every nation. Be citizen ambassadors in the course of your personal and professional lives, helping to forge partnerships built on mutual interest in the face of global crises. By creating diplomatic social networks, you isz'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Maybe_Tomorrow_(The_Iveys_album)',1,1,'2489 - C05763835.txt','(Reuters) Scots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmakerScots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmaker LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A decision by the Scottish government whether to release a Libyan convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing may be announced as early as Thursday, a legislator said on Wednesday. Christine Grahame, a member of the Scottish Parliament who has campaigned against the conviction, said she expected former Libyan intelligence agent Abdel Basset al-Megrahi to be freed early on compassionate grounds because he has terminal cancer. The regional administration has come under pressure from the United States to keep Megrahi in jail, while a British government minister said the wait for news was becoming embarrassing. I don\'t think it will be long coming, Grahame told BBC radio. I suspect we might have something maybe tomorrow (Thursday) morning. We will probably go for compassionate release. It avoids a lot of difficulties. Scotland\'s Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill is considering two requests from Megrahi to be released early, on compassionate grounds or under a prisoner transfer agreement (PTA) between Britain and Libya. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(Reuters) Scots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmakerScots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmaker LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A decision by the Scottish government whether to release a Libyan convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing may be announced as early as Thursday, a legislator said on Wednesday. Christine Grahame, a member of the Scottish Parliament who has campaigned against the conviction, said she expected former Libyan intelligence agent Abdel Basset al-Megrahi to be freed early on compassionate grounds because he has terminal cancer. The regional administration has come under pressure from the United States to keep Megrahi in jail, while a British government minister said the wait for news was \"becoming embarrassing\". \"I don\'t think it will be long coming,\" Grahame told BBC radio. \"I suspect we might have something maybe tomorrow (Thursday) morning. We will probably go for compassionate release. It avoids a lot of difficulties.\" Scotland\'s Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill is considering two requests from Megrahi to be released early, on compassionate grounds or under a prisoner transfer agreement (PTA) between Britain and Libya. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mayday',1,1,'3192 - C05765313.txt','Micheletti Step-Aside?To All: Yesterday, when I left Tegucigalpa, we used the departure to put more pressure on M. I called a top M aide and said I was leaving, and that if my message in Washington was that M refused to help us help him, we would have to take our own steps to make clear our position on Honduras. (They assume that means visas stay revoked and more could be pulled.) We preferred to achieve our objectives through a patriotic gesture on M\'s part (a step-aside) but we have to protect our principles and our interests in the region. Washington would be very disappointed that M refused to cooperate with the country that has done the most to promote support for the October 30 Accord and promote support for elections in his country. Moreover, M would be passing up a chance to go down in history as a statesman as opposed the man who launched a coup. Last night the aide called Hugo to say that M had considered this again and was sensitive to our arguments. He had decided to make a speech today (November 19) to announce that he as absenting himself for the days preceding the election through December 2 ?the date of the vote on Z\'s restitution in the Congress. The latter is a significant date, because if Z wins the vote, M is gone, and if Z loses the vote, M has no reason to stay to keep Z out. M will leave the country in the control of a sort of executive council. This afternoon M\'s staff shared with us the draft of a speech that M plans to make tonight at 7:00 pm EST (6:00 pm in Honduras). We have been suggesting edits to the text, which M has accepted. This is Honduras, so we will wait to see what happens at 7:00 pm. If M goes through with it, we will launch calls to key countries to urged them to recognize that the situation on the ground has changed enough to allow more vigorous support for elections. Zelaya and ALBA will say this is not enough, but we will work on countries that matter. Best, ck SBU','Micheletti Step-Aside?To All: Yesterday, when I left Tegucigalpa, we used the departure to put more pressure on M. I called a top M aide and said I was leaving, and that if my message in Washington was that M refused to help us help him, we would have to take our own steps to make clear our position on Honduras. (They assume that means visas stay revoked and more could be pulled.) We preferred to achieve our objectives through a patriotic gesture on M\'s part (a step-aside) but we have to protect our principles and our interests in the region. Washington would be very disappointed that M refused to cooperate with the country that has done the most to promote support for the October 30 Accord and promote support for elections in his country. Moreover, M would be passing up a chance to go down in history as a statesman as opposed the man who launched a coup. Last night the aide called Hugo to say that M had considered this again and was sensitive to our arguments. He had decided to make a speech today (November 19) to announce that he as \"absenting himself\" for the days preceding the election through December 2 ?the date of the vote on Z\'s restitution in the Congress. The latter is a significant date, because if Z wins the vote, M is gone, and if Z loses the vote, M has no reason to stay to keep Z out. M will leave the country in the control of a sort of executive council. This afternoon M\'s staff shared with us the draft of a speech that M plans to make tonight at 7:00 pm EST (6:00 pm in Honduras). We have been suggesting edits to the text, which M has accepted. This is Honduras, so we will wait to see what happens at 7:00 pm. If M goes through with it, we will launch calls to key countries to urged them to recognize that the situation on the ground has changed enough to allow more vigorous support for elections. Zelaya and ALBA will say this is not enough, but we will work on countries that matter. Best, ck SBU'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Mayflower_Hotel',3,1,'1532 - C05761326.txt','Mini schedule 4/22/098:40 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Raybum House Office Building 8:40 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 9:00 am En route Raybum House Office Building *Dial-1n Number: 202-647-0817 PIN: 12345 *Staff: Rich Verma 9:00 am ARRIVE Raybum House Office Building 9:30 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 1:30 pm Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2172 1:30 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 1:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:55 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/HEARING PREP TEAM 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office or Secretary\'s Conference Room 2:35 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT STATE DEPARTMENT\'S GREENING 3:15 pm DIPLOMACY\' EARTH DAY EVENT Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor 3:30 pm INTERVIEW w/MARK LANDLER, THE NEW YORK TIMES 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office *On The Record. 4:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 4:25 pm ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 24','Mini schedule 4/22/098:40 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Raybum House Office Building 8:40 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 9:00 am En route Raybum House Office Building *Dial-1n Number: 202-647-0817 PIN: 12345 *Staff: Rich Verma 9:00 am ARRIVE Raybum House Office Building 9:30 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 1:30 pm Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2172 1:30 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 1:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:55 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/HEARING PREP TEAM 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office or Secretary\'s Conference Room 2:35 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT STATE DEPARTMENT\'S \"GREENING 3:15 pm DIPLOMACY\' EARTH DAY EVENT Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor 3:30 pm INTERVIEW w/MARK LANDLER, THE NEW YORK TIMES 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office *On The Record. 4:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 4:25 pm ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 24'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Mayflower_Hotel',3,1,'2012 - C05762632.txt','Zelaya UpdateAs prelude I have been chasing Zelaya by phone all around the Mayflower Hotel. I have spoken with the Honduran PermRep, the Honduran FonMin, and the Venezuelen FonMin. Hector has spoken to Insulza. Everybody knows why we are calling. Zelaya is obviously trying to work out his position before he gets back to me. He is at breakfast meeting now with Argentine, Ecuadoran,and Paraguayan presidents, the UNGA president, the Vens, and Insulza. 65','Zelaya UpdateAs prelude I have been chasing Zelaya by phone all around the Mayflower Hotel. I have spoken with the Honduran PermRep, the Honduran FonMin, and the Venezuelen FonMin. Hector has spoken to Insulza. Everybody knows why we are calling. Zelaya is obviously trying to work out his position before he gets back to me. He is at breakfast meeting now with Argentine, Ecuadoran,and Paraguayan presidents, the UNGA president, the Vens, and Insulza. 65'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Mayflower_Hotel',3,1,'2800 - C05764499.txt','Mini Schedule 10/21/09 Wednesday8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BI-WEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am MEETING w/GEORGE MITCHELL 10:40 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 10:55 am ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 11:00 am SPEECH ON NON-PROLIFERATION HOSTED BY THE 12:15 pm U.S. INSTITUTE FOR PEACE East Room, Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 12:20 pm DEPART Renaissance Mayflower Hotel *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/SOUTH AFRICAN FM NKOANA-MASHABANE 1:30 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm DROP-BY LUNCHEON HOSTED BY A/S CAMPBELL 2:00 pm Webster Room, 8th Floor 2:15pm PHONE CALL w/ISRAELI FM AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 2:30pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm OFFICE TIME 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm MEETING NY/WILLIAM HAGUE, MEMBER OF BRITISH PARLIMENT 3:30 pm AND SHADOW FOREIGN SECRETARY Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR OES ASSISTANT SECRETARY 4:20 pm ICERRI-ANN JONES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 4:45 pm BUREAU BRIEFING ON COUNTER TERRORISM 5:45 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 10/21/09 Wednesday8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BI-WEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am MEETING w/GEORGE MITCHELL 10:40 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 10:55 am ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 11:00 am SPEECH ON NON-PROLIFERATION HOSTED BY THE 12:15 pm U.S. INSTITUTE FOR PEACE East Room, Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 12:20 pm DEPART Renaissance Mayflower Hotel *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/SOUTH AFRICAN FM NKOANA-MASHABANE 1:30 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm DROP-BY LUNCHEON HOSTED BY A/S CAMPBELL 2:00 pm Webster Room, 8th Floor 2:15pm PHONE CALL w/ISRAELI FM AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 2:30pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm OFFICE TIME 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm MEETING NY/WILLIAM HAGUE, MEMBER OF BRITISH PARLIMENT 3:30 pm AND SHADOW FOREIGN SECRETARY Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR OES ASSISTANT SECRETARY 4:20 pm ICERRI-ANN JONES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 4:45 pm BUREAU BRIEFING ON COUNTER TERRORISM 5:45 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mayor',1,1,'2850 - C05764588.txt','Call listOk PIs revise as follows-- Add Mayor Tom Menino Judith Hope','Call listOk PIs revise as follows-- Add Mayor Tom Menino Judith Hope'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mazar-i-Sharif',1,1,'3249 - C05765705.txt','U.S. national held over Afghan boy\'s shootingColleagues ? I have attached a Reuters report below about a U.S. national who has been arrested in Northern Afghanistan over a shooting incident. Ops spoke with Kabul ACS Chief Katie Nutt who said that this incident occurred on November 8. Kabul has kept CA/OCS in the loop about the case. The man, who works for a NGO, has not yet been charged and is being held at a NDS (National Directorate of Security) site in a private cell. He is being treated well and has hired an attorney from the Consular Section\'s list. The Consular Section has kept in touch with him, and the Swedish-led PRT in Mazar-i-Sharif has also been in contact. -PhiII Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer U.S. aid worker held over Afghan boy\'s shooting KABUL, Nov 11 (Reuters) - An American aid worker in northern Afghanistan is being held by Afghan authorities over the fatal shooting of an Afghan teenager at his home, a provincial police chief said on Wednesday. Mohammad Bilal Niram, chief of police in the northern Sar-i-pul province, said the aid worker had killed his landlord\'s 16-year-old son with three gunshots, possibly suspecting a burglary when the boy tried to enter his home. He is in Afghan government custody for investigation. He has not been charged, Niram said. The man worked for GP he said, referring to Global Partners, a UK-based aid group which says it has run programmes in Afghanistan since 1993. Staff at the organisation\'s London headquarters declined to comment on the incident. John Groch, a spokesman for the U.S. embassy, confirmed that an American had been arrested in Sar-i-pul but said he could give no further details pending the Afghan police investigation. (Reporting by Hamid Shalizi and Peter Graff, writing by Peter Graff, editing by Mark Trevelyan)','U.S. national held over Afghan boy\'s shootingColleagues ? I have attached a Reuters report below about a U.S. national who has been arrested in Northern Afghanistan over a shooting incident. Ops spoke with Kabul ACS Chief Katie Nutt who said that this incident occurred on November 8. Kabul has kept CA/OCS in the loop about the case. The man, who works for a NGO, has not yet been charged and is being held at a NDS (National Directorate of Security) site in a private cell. He is being treated well and has hired an attorney from the Consular Section\'s list. The Consular Section has kept in touch with him, and the Swedish-led PRT in Mazar-i-Sharif has also been in contact. -PhiII Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer U.S. aid worker held over Afghan boy\'s shooting KABUL, Nov 11 (Reuters) - An American aid worker in northern Afghanistan is being held by Afghan authorities over the fatal shooting of an Afghan teenager at his home, a provincial police chief said on Wednesday. Mohammad Bilal Niram, chief of police in the northern Sar-i-pul province, said the aid worker had killed his landlord\'s 16-year-old son with three gunshots, possibly suspecting a burglary when the boy tried to enter his home. \"He is in Afghan government custody for investigation. He has not been charged,\" Niram said. The man worked for GP he said, referring to Global Partners, a UK-based aid group which says it has run programmes in Afghanistan since 1993. Staff at the organisation\'s London headquarters declined to comment on the incident. John Groch, a spokesman for the U.S. embassy, confirmed that an American had been arrested in Sar-i-pul but said he could give no further details pending the Afghan police investigation. (Reporting by Hamid Shalizi and Peter Graff, writing by Peter Graff, editing by Mark Trevelyan)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mazda_B_engine',1,1,'1459 - C05761199.txt','Birthdays Today, 5/5/09Yes, we have donuts this morning. We will have cake and ice cream for later. are wide open at the end of the day, so it will be easy. Also, as FYI, we will do another little get-together on Friday to send-off Jen and ice cream today, and then do wine and snacks on Friday. 191 find a time at the end of the day. You to Brussels. So I figure we can do the cake B6t 7','Birthdays Today, 5/5/09Yes, we have donuts this morning. We will have cake and ice cream for later. are wide open at the end of the day, so it will be easy. Also, as FYI, we will do another little \"get-together\" on Friday to send-off Jen and ice cream today, and then do wine and snacks on Friday. 191 find a time at the end of the day. You to Brussels. So I figure we can do the cake B6t 7'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'McCartan',1,1,'2575 - C05764058.txt','joyce mccartan teapotYou ought to bring it to your speech in N Ireland','joyce mccartan teapotYou ought to bring it to your speech in N Ireland'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'McGraw-Hill_Education',1,1,'3145 - C05765100.txt','icymiDepartment of State Ranks High as Employer for HBCU Students and Alumni Washington, DC October 26, 2009 In the current edition of HBCU Connect, the Department of State placed among the top five employers for Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) students and alumni. The Department of State is the highest-ranking Federal agency, listed under first-ranked McGraw-Hill, second-ranked Continuum Health Partners, and third-ranked State Farm. HBCU Connect\'s ranking of best employers is based on the following criteria: HBCU student and alumni recruitment, brand penetration in HBCU communities, relationship with HBCU organizations, consistency in outreach efforts, types of positions made available, and messaging used to reach audience. It is worth noting that the Department of State ranked: ? first as best federal employer for HBCU students and alumni ? fourth as best employer for HBCU students and alumni Caitlin Klevorick Office of the Counselor Department of State KlevorickCB@state.gov 202.647.6115 (blackberry) B6','icymiDepartment of State Ranks High as Employer for HBCU Students and Alumni Washington, DC October 26, 2009 In the current edition of HBCU Connect, the Department of State placed among the top five employers for Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) students and alumni. The Department of State is the highest-ranking Federal agency, listed under first-ranked McGraw-Hill, second-ranked Continuum Health Partners, and third-ranked State Farm. HBCU Connect\'s ranking of best employers is based on the following criteria: HBCU student and alumni recruitment, brand penetration in HBCU communities, relationship with HBCU organizations, consistency in outreach efforts, types of positions made available, and messaging used to reach audience. It is worth noting that the Department of State ranked: ? first as best federal employer for HBCU students and alumni ? fourth as best employer for HBCU students and alumni Caitlin Klevorick Office of the Counselor Department of State KlevorickCB@state.gov 202.647.6115 (blackberry) B6'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'McKenna_Long_&amp_Aldridge',1,1,'3297 - C05765801.txt','ThanksFYI I appreciate being included in the dialogue last evening. I now have a much better appreciation for the challenges, as well as the pressures you and the Secretary address each day. While I suspect there is not much that those of us on the outside can do to help, call on me at any time if I can assist in any fashion. Not to be too dramatic about it but the Secretary\'s success is in the country\'s interests. Reference was made last night to more rest for HRC-I have to believe that with the rigors of your job a little R+R for you is in order-hopefully you can work out some personal time over the holiday period. By the way, can you give me an email for Capricia Marshall? All the best and do call if there is anything I can do. Gordon D. Giffin McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP 303 Peachtree St. Suite 5300 Atlanta, Ga. 30308 404-527-4020 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and any attachments contain information from the law firm of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, and are intended solely for the use of the named recipient or recipients. This e-mail may contain privileged attorney/client communications or work product. Any dissemination of this e-mail by anyone other than an intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are not a named recipient, you are prohibited from any further viewing of the e-mail or any attachments or from making any use of the e-mail or attachments. If you believe you have received this e-mail in error, notify the sender immediately and permanently delete the e-mail, any attachments, and all copies thereof from any drives or storage media and destroy any printouts of the e-mail or attachments.','ThanksFYI I appreciate being included in the dialogue last evening. I now have a much better appreciation for the challenges, as well as the pressures you and the Secretary address each day. While I suspect there is not much that those of us on the \"outside\" can do to help, call on me at any time if I can assist in any fashion. Not to be too dramatic about it but the Secretary\'s success is in the country\'s interests. Reference was made last night to more rest for HRC-I have to believe that with the rigors of your job a little R+R for you is in order-hopefully you can work out some personal time over the holiday period. By the way, can you give me an email for Capricia Marshall? All the best and do call if there is anything I can do. Gordon D. Giffin McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP 303 Peachtree St. Suite 5300 Atlanta, Ga. 30308 404-527-4020 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and any attachments contain information from the law firm of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, and are intended solely for the use of the named recipient or recipients. This e-mail may contain privileged attorney/client communications or work product. Any dissemination of this e-mail by anyone other than an intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are not a named recipient, you are prohibited from any further viewing of the e-mail or any attachments or from making any use of the e-mail or attachments. If you believe you have received this e-mail in error, notify the sender immediately and permanently delete the e-mail, any attachments, and all copies thereof from any drives or storage media and destroy any printouts of the e-mail or attachments.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Media_of_Iran',1,1,'1916 - C05762441.txt','Bomb Blast Near Khomeini\'s Shrine in Iran (U)?From: OpsAlert (U) Iranian media report a suicide bomber was killed and two others wounded near the mausoleum in southern Tehran. 24','Bomb Blast Near Khomeini\'s Shrine in Iran (U)?From: OpsAlert (U) Iranian media report a suicide bomber was killed and two others wounded near the mausoleum in southern Tehran. 24'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Media_regulation',1,1,'1066 - C05760303.txt','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a contract with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of top slicing the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies. There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. This was done for News International, a Tory insider said yesterday. Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened. In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the abysmal record of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its total failure to stop the BBC buying the Lonely','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a \"contract\" with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of \"top slicing\" the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies \"focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies\". There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. \"This was done for News International,\" a Tory insider said yesterday. \"Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened.\" In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the \"abysmal record\" of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its \"total failure\" to stop the BBC buying the Lonely'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Media_type',1,1,'1897 - C05762395.txt','Undeliverable: Followup FollowupAttachments: details.txt Followup (1.19 KB) Delivery has failed to these recipients or distribution lists: mhcaleja@state.gov The recipient\'s e-mail address was not found in the recipient\'s e-mail system. Microsoft Exchange will not try to redeliver this message for you. 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Return-Path: HDR22@clintonemail.com 148'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Medicaid',2,1,'1601 - C05761441.txt','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears, says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force, Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. It was a little scary. But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this, said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation. Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? \"he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears,\" says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. \"There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force,\" Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. \"It was a little scary.\" But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. \"Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this,\" said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. \"And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation.\" Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Medicaid',2,1,'3242 - C05765689.txt','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Medical_examiner',1,1,'1455 - C05761188.txt','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq. Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen. A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut. Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue. She said that many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance \"is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq.\" Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by \"visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen.\" A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that \"the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut.\" Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, \"Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue.\" She said that \"many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mediterranean_Sea',1,1,'262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Meet_the_Press',10,1,'135 - C05739716.txt','\'Meet the Press Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceGood. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the protests outside the U.S. embassy there that Egyptian officials were slow to put down. This weekend in Pakistan, protests as well there. More anti-American rage. Also protests against the drone strikes. In Yemen, you also had arrests and some deaths outside of our U.S. embassy there. How much longer can Americans expect to see these troubling images and these protests go forward?','\'Meet the Press Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceGood. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the protests outside the U.S. embassy there that Egyptian officials were slow to put down. This weekend in Pakistan, protests as well there. More anti-American rage. Also protests against the drone strikes. In Yemen, you also had arrests and some deaths outside of our U.S. embassy there. How much longer can Americans expect to see these troubling images and these protests go forward?'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Meet_the_Press',10,1,'140 - C05739722.txt','\'Meet the Press Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the','\'Meet the Press Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Meet_the_Press',10,1,'143 - C05739728.txt','\'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS.','\'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Meet_the_Press',10,1,'1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Meet_the_Press',10,1,'2502 - C05763899.txt','heads upYou probably already know this, but I just heard from a friend who is wired at Meet the Press that David Gregory will ask you about David Maziar, the Newsweek journalist arrested in Iran.','heads upYou probably already know this, but I just heard from a friend who is wired at Meet the Press that David Gregory will ask you about David Maziar, the Newsweek journalist arrested in Iran.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Meet_the_Press',10,1,'2518 - C05763933.txt','SuperbMadame Secretary- A first rate job on Meet the Press. Your experience, your skill, your competency and humor all on strong display. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washin ton DC 20005 Tel: Fax * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry B6','SuperbMadame Secretary- A first rate job on Meet the Press. Your experience, your skill, your competency and humor all on strong display. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washin ton DC 20005 Tel: Fax * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry B6'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Meet_the_Press',10,1,'2519 - C05763934.txt','Note from Bill BurnsYou did a really fine job on Meet the Press today. The Russia, Iran, Afghanistan and Asia points were all right on the mark. And even though it goes beyond my professional scope, the second half was just as good. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Bill Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 07/25/2024 Thanks for the update and for all the work you did and led to get us to this point. I hope you\'ll have time to send me periodic updates, especially your impressions of the Medvedev-Putin relationship. I am considering a trip to the Caucusus and Central Asia in the Fall, perhaps attached to the Russia bilat, if we decide that makes sense. Madam Secretary, 1.4(D) B1 As you know, Travel safely. All the best, Hillary Madam Secretary, Just a quick note before leaving for Moscow, Rome and Central Asia. Moscow preparations are in reasonable shape. Afghan lethal transit agreement is done, and will be signed on Monday. There\'s also a broader statement on cooperation on counter-narcotics and reconstruction in Afghanistan. (Bakiyev has now sianed the Manas aareement. which is a further boost on Afahanistan The Presidents will announce the bilateral commission, and your trip to Russia in the fall to launch the process with Lavrov. All in all, a good, measured, B6 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1','Note from Bill BurnsYou did a really fine job on Meet the Press today. The Russia, Iran, Afghanistan and Asia points were all right on the mark. And even though it goes beyond my professional scope, the second half was just as good. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Bill Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 07/25/2024 Thanks for the update and for all the work you did and led to get us to this point. I hope you\'ll have time to send me periodic updates, especially your impressions of the Medvedev-Putin relationship. I am considering a trip to the Caucusus and Central Asia in the Fall, perhaps attached to the Russia bilat, if we decide that makes sense. Madam Secretary, 1.4(D) B1 As you know, Travel safely. All the best, Hillary Madam Secretary, Just a quick note before leaving for Moscow, Rome and Central Asia. Moscow preparations are in reasonable shape. Afghan lethal transit agreement is done, and will be signed on Monday. There\'s also a broader statement on cooperation on counter-narcotics and reconstruction in Afghanistan. (Bakiyev has now sianed the Manas aareement. which is a further boost on Afahanistan The Presidents will announce the bilateral commission, and your trip to Russia in the fall to launch the process with Lavrov. All in all, a good, measured, B6 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Meet_the_Press',10,1,'2524 - C05763946.txt','for HRCYou did a great job on Meet the Press. The only thing I would add is when they ask you about the relationship b/w you and the White House you can say not only that you are the diplomat in chief and the implementer, but also the architect of the strategies we need actually to achieve the objectives and the visions that the President lays out. I hope you saw the piece by Sid Kaplan in Slate that says you and the President are closer than any administration in recent memory. I hope you get at least a tiny piece of Sunday to yourself! AMS 310','for HRCYou did a great job on Meet the Press. The only thing I would add is when they ask you about the relationship b/w you and the White House you can say not only that you are the diplomat in chief and the implementer, but also the architect of the strategies we need actually to achieve the objectives and the visions that the President lays out. I hope you saw the piece by Sid Kaplan in Slate that says you and the President are closer than any administration in recent memory. I hope you get at least a tiny piece of Sunday to yourself! AMS 310'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Meet_the_Press',10,1,'2527 - C05763952.txt','PLS FORWARD TO THE SECRETARY(and greetings to CMills)Fyi Oh barcar Dear HRC, Your far-ranging and compelling comments onMeet The Press this morning proved , once again, why you are the right person, in the right job, during these challenging times. Barbaralee Diamonsteiri-Spielvogel 27 July 2009 313','PLS FORWARD TO THE SECRETARY(and greetings to CMills)Fyi Oh barcar Dear HRC, Your far-ranging and compelling comments on\"Meet The Press\" this morning proved , once again, why you are the right person, in the right job, during these challenging times. Barbaralee Diamonsteiri-Spielvogel 27 July 2009 313'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Meet_the_Press',10,1,'2551 - C05764004.txt','Brava!She is on your grid. Rob will take care of the letter right away. PIs put on call list and do letter to her wishing her well etc. B6 It was great to you see you too. You look fantastic. It was a wonderful mini reunion. Best way to reach On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 12:18 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Karen-- It was great seeing you yesterday at what felt like a mini-reunion. Thanks so much for coming. Also could you please send me the contact info for so I could call or write her? Give my best to Mike and Jessica and enjoy the rest of summer. H Secretary Clinton -- You were phenomenol this morning on Meet the Press. Many NY friends and fans have been emailing me today with rave reviews, even some of my new Republican pals. I missed you at the UN Eleanor Roosevelt breakfast - you were mobbed. I will be in Washington on Thursday for Andrew Shapiro\'s swearing-in, perhaps I will see you there. Thanks for the note to Jessica for her graduation -- she\'s doing great -- a counselor in training at a 346','Brava!She is on your grid. Rob will take care of the letter right away. PIs put on call list and do letter to her wishing her well etc. B6 It was great to you see you too. You look fantastic. It was a wonderful mini reunion. Best way to reach On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 12:18 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Karen-- It was great seeing you yesterday at what felt like a mini-reunion. Thanks so much for coming. Also could you please send me the contact info for so I could call or write her? Give my best to Mike and Jessica and enjoy the rest of summer. H Secretary Clinton -- You were phenomenol this morning on Meet the Press. Many NY friends and fans have been emailing me today with rave reviews, even some of my new Republican pals. I missed you at the UN Eleanor Roosevelt breakfast - you were mobbed. I will be in Washington on Thursday for Andrew Shapiro\'s swearing-in, perhaps I will see you there. Thanks for the note to Jessica for her graduation -- she\'s doing great -- a counselor in training at a 346'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Meet_with_Me',3,1,'2175 - C05762866.txt','Meeting tomorrowDear Cheryl, I had a very good meeting with rest of the team. yesterday, and I am excited about the possibility of working with him and the Thank you for taking the time to meet with me tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Best, Jose W. Fernandez LATHAM & WATKINS LLP 885 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022-4834 Direct Dial: 4 Fax: +1.212.751.4864 Email: http://www.lw.com ******************************************************************************* To comply with IRS regulations, we advise you that any discussion of Federal tax issues in this e-mail was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used by you, (i) to avoid any penalties imposed under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) to promote, market or recommend to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. For more information please go to http://www.lw.com/docs/irs.pdf *******************************************************************************','Meeting tomorrowDear Cheryl, I had a very good meeting with rest of the team. yesterday, and I am excited about the possibility of working with him and the Thank you for taking the time to meet with me tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Best, Jose W. Fernandez LATHAM & WATKINS LLP 885 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022-4834 Direct Dial: 4 Fax: +1.212.751.4864 Email: http://www.lw.com ******************************************************************************* To comply with IRS regulations, we advise you that any discussion of Federal tax issues in this e-mail was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used by you, (i) to avoid any penalties imposed under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) to promote, market or recommend to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. For more information please go to http://www.lw.com/docs/irs.pdf *******************************************************************************'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Meet_with_Me',3,1,'2928 - C05764707.txt','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechI talked to Yunus. She is making any progess very difficult. The health project he discussed with yoiu can\'t get OKs from govt for Nursing school, univ health center, corporate partnerships, etc. If she hears it\'s Grameen, she stands in way of licenses, etc, even tho it benefits the country. He was hoping there might be some way to assure her that he has NO intention of getting into politics in any way and that she can use him effectively to make the country a model in ways that Grameen can do that. There is some deep personal antagonism that he can\'t fathom. Very sad development. I\'m seeing Yunus tom\'w. We\'re both speaking to the Hilton Foundation. He wants to meet with me there. I will learn more. What can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina.','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechI talked to Yunus. She is making any progess very difficult. The health project he discussed with yoiu can\'t get OKs from govt for Nursing school, univ health center, corporate partnerships, etc. If she hears it\'s Grameen, she stands in way of licenses, etc, even tho it benefits the country. He was hoping there might be some way to assure her that he has NO intention of getting into politics in any way and that she can use him effectively to make the country a model in ways that Grameen can do that. There is some deep personal antagonism that he can\'t fathom. Very sad development. I\'m seeing Yunus tom\'w. We\'re both speaking to the Hilton Foundation. He wants to meet with me there. I will learn more. What can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Meet_with_Me',3,1,'2934 - C05764721.txt','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechWould he write a letter we could deliver to her setting all this out? I talked to Yunus. She is making any progess very difficult. The health project he discussed with yoiu can\'t get OKs from govt for Nursing school, univ health center, corporate partnerships, etc. If she hears it\'s Grameen, she stands in way of licenses, etc, even tho it benefits the country. He was hoping there might be some way to assure her that he has NO intention of getting into politics in any way and that she can use him effectively to make the country a model in ways that Grameen can do that. There is some deep personal antagonism that he can\'t fathom. Very sad development. I\'m seeing Yunus tom\'w. We\'re both speaking to the Hilton Foundation. He wants to meet with me there. I will learn more. What can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina. B6 Dear Melanne: I am drawing your attenrtion to the following report in the leading daily newspaper in Bangladesh. All other papers carried the same news. This is a report on the Prime Minister Hasina\'s speech on the floor of the parliament. High-lighted section of the report refers to me without naming name but giving her usual description of me. See if you can find a way to clear her mind of all the terrifying thoughts she has about me. I invite you to be a peace-maker! Otherwise it will become explosive for nothing. PM Hasina is coming to NY for General Assembly meeting, and will have a meeting with Sec H during her visit. See you soon. Yunus Prime Mnister Hasina Warns The Daily Star, Dhaka, September 17, 2009 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday alerted the countrymen to the','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechWould he write a letter we could deliver to her setting all this out? I talked to Yunus. She is making any progess very difficult. The health project he discussed with yoiu can\'t get OKs from govt for Nursing school, univ health center, corporate partnerships, etc. If she hears it\'s Grameen, she stands in way of licenses, etc, even tho it benefits the country. He was hoping there might be some way to assure her that he has NO intention of getting into politics in any way and that she can use him effectively to make the country a model in ways that Grameen can do that. There is some deep personal antagonism that he can\'t fathom. Very sad development. I\'m seeing Yunus tom\'w. We\'re both speaking to the Hilton Foundation. He wants to meet with me there. I will learn more. What can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina. B6 Dear Melanne: I am drawing your attenrtion to the following report in the leading daily newspaper in Bangladesh. All other papers carried the same news. This is a report on the Prime Minister Hasina\'s speech on the floor of the parliament. High-lighted section of the report refers to me without naming name but giving her usual description of me. See if you can find a way to clear her mind of all the terrifying thoughts she has about me. I invite you to be a peace-maker! Otherwise it will become explosive for nothing. PM Hasina is coming to NY for General Assembly meeting, and will have a meeting with Sec H during her visit. See you soon. Yunus Prime Mnister Hasina Warns The Daily Star, Dhaka, September 17, 2009 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday alerted the countrymen to the'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Meet_You_There_(song)',1,1,'1159 - C05760424.txt','Dinner tonightNot necessary. I\'m just stopping by. Lauren can meet you there if you decide to go. Is at 7pm in the Jockey Club of the Fairfax Hotel 2100 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest','Dinner tonightNot necessary. I\'m just stopping by. Lauren can meet you there if you decide to go. Is at 7pm in the Jockey Club of the Fairfax Hotel 2100 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Melanne_Verveer',23,1,'1190 - C05760483.txt','Letter for Hillary from Tina BrownPls print. I am so sorry we didn\'t touch base today. I had a quick conversation with I am forwarding the letter from Tina Brown because I think this will be fabulous opportunity for you to showcase your ideas and also your long history of advocating on behalf of women around the world. As always, I defer to your and your staff\'s realities and judgment but did want you to know I am involved and hope you can make it. If not, I love you anyway! Let me what might work for us to chat. I described the possibilities to both in Rhinebeck. Hope you are well. As always, Jill December 10, 2009 Dear Madame Secretary, I am following up on the letter I sent to you on November 8, 2009 at the suggestion of Melanne Verveer. On March 12th and 13th, in New York City, 300 influential women from diverse countries and cultures will come together to illuminate the circumstances of their lives and to explore the still unfulfilled promise of women around the world. Women in the World: Stories and Solutions, will be hosted by The Daily Beast, the United Nations Foundation, Vital Voices Global Partnership, and Diane von Furstenberg (and sponsored by Hewlett Packard who will bring their most creative digital support). We are delighted to announce that for our opening night on Friday, March 12, at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, we have an extraordinary event planned. The legendary Broadway director Julie Taymor has agreed to direct the Vital Voices play Seven, featuring acclaimed film and stage actresses. At the conclusion of this performance, we will host a panel conversation featuring their real-life counterparts: Hafsat Abiola, Farida Azizi, Anabella De Leon, Inez McCormack, Mukhtar Mai, Mu Sochua, and Marina Pisklakova-Parker.','Letter for Hillary from Tina BrownPls print. I am so sorry we didn\'t touch base today. I had a quick conversation with I am forwarding the letter from Tina Brown because I think this will be fabulous opportunity for you to showcase your ideas and also your long history of advocating on behalf of women around the world. As always, I defer to your and your staff\'s realities and judgment but did want you to know I am involved and hope you can make it. If not, I love you anyway! Let me what might work for us to chat. I described the possibilities to both in Rhinebeck. Hope you are well. As always, Jill December 10, 2009 Dear Madame Secretary, I am following up on the letter I sent to you on November 8, 2009 at the suggestion of Melanne Verveer. On March 12th and 13th, in New York City, 300 influential women from diverse countries and cultures will come together to illuminate the circumstances of their lives and to explore the still unfulfilled promise of women around the world. \"Women in the World: Stories and Solutions,\" will be hosted by The Daily Beast, the United Nations Foundation, Vital Voices Global Partnership, and Diane von Furstenberg (and sponsored by Hewlett Packard who will bring their most creative digital support). We are delighted to announce that for our opening night on Friday, March 12, at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, we have an extraordinary event planned. The legendary Broadway director Julie Taymor has agreed to direct the Vital Voices play Seven, featuring acclaimed film and stage actresses. At the conclusion of this performance, we will host a panel conversation featuring their real-life counterparts: Hafsat Abiola, Farida Azizi, Anabella De Leon, Inez McCormack, Mukhtar Mai, Mu Sochua, and Marina Pisklakova-Parker.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Melanne_Verveer',23,1,'1234 - C05760545.txt','Women\'s eventsPis work out a time for us to meet w him. I\'ve had wonderfully constructive conversations with him and we\'ve got, what we both think is a terrific plan, but he really needs to present it to you. Once we have your feedback, we can move on all of this. It\'s all very exciting and he\'s the best. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Doug--I\'d like to discuss when you are here for Capricia\'s swearing in. I\'m copying Lona and Melanne so they can schedule. All the best, H Hi! Hope you all are getting some R&R as the summer wanes.','Women\'s eventsPis work out a time for us to meet w him. I\'ve had wonderfully constructive conversations with him and we\'ve got, what we both think is a terrific plan, but he really needs to present it to you. Once we have your feedback, we can move on all of this. It\'s all very exciting and he\'s the best. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Doug--I\'d like to discuss when you are here for Capricia\'s swearing in. I\'m copying Lona and Melanne so they can schedule. All the best, H Hi! Hope you all are getting some R&R as the summer wanes.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Melanne_Verveer',23,1,'1298 - C05760685.txt','Nominees ConfirmedFYI Just a couple of minutes ago, the Senate confirmed the following nominees: Cal. #37 ? Timothy Geithner to be Governor of the IMF, etc. Cal. #38 ? Richard Verma to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Leg Affairs Cal. #39 ? Esther Brimmer to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Intl Organization Affairs Cal. #41 ? Rose Gottemoeller to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Verification Cal. #42 ? Karl Eikenberry to be Ambassador to Afghanistan Cal. #44 ? Melanne Verveer to be Ambassador at Large for Women\'s Global Affairs Neither Chris Hill nor Phil Gordon. were confirmed this time around. Leader Reid explained that a vote on Hill\'s nomination will occur when the Senate reconvenes on Monday, April 20th. We need to find out more on the status of Gordon\'s nomination. Thanks. 33','Nominees ConfirmedFYI Just a couple of minutes ago, the Senate confirmed the following nominees: Cal. #37 ? Timothy Geithner to be Governor of the IMF, etc. Cal. #38 ? Richard Verma to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Leg Affairs Cal. #39 ? Esther Brimmer to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Intl Organization Affairs Cal. #41 ? Rose Gottemoeller to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Verification Cal. #42 ? Karl Eikenberry to be Ambassador to Afghanistan Cal. #44 ? Melanne Verveer to be Ambassador at Large for Women\'s Global Affairs Neither Chris Hill nor Phil Gordon. were confirmed this time around. Leader Reid explained that a vote on Hill\'s nomination will occur when the Senate reconvenes on Monday, April 20th. We need to find out more on the status of Gordon\'s nomination. Thanks. 33'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Melanne_Verveer',23,1,'2052 - C05762695.txt','nominees updateThe SFRC reported out all of the following nominees yesterday. We will try to push as many of these through the Senate today, if at all possible. NOMINATIONS: 1. Christopher William Dell to be Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo, 2. Nancy J. Powell to be Director General of the Foreign Service 3. Capricia Penavic Marshall to be Chief of Protocol, and to have the rank of Ambassador during her tenure of service 4. Maria Otero to be Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs 5. Philip L. Verveer for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Communications and Information Policy in the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs and U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy 6. The Honorable Laurie Susan Fulton to be Ambassador to Denmark 1nq','nominees updateThe SFRC reported out all of the following nominees yesterday. We will try to push as many of these through the Senate today, if at all possible. NOMINATIONS: 1. Christopher William Dell to be Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo, 2. Nancy J. Powell to be Director General of the Foreign Service 3. Capricia Penavic Marshall to be Chief of Protocol, and to have the rank of Ambassador during her tenure of service 4. Maria Otero to be Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs 5. Philip L. Verveer for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Communications and Information Policy in the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs and U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy 6. The Honorable Laurie Susan Fulton to be Ambassador to Denmark 1nq'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Melanne_Verveer',23,1,'2459 - C05763786.txt','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL AfricaBurns, this is going to happen. We are committed to herwork and other docs like her. Lyn heard rumors about a competitive hospital, etc. We will work this out. HRC did the event at her hospital, after all. B6 Verveer, Melanne S PIs read and respond to me. This is very concerning. I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I do what I can to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. 42 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu. I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. 4.','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL AfricaBurns, this is going to happen. We are committed to herwork and other docs like her. Lyn heard rumors about a competitive hospital, etc. We will work this out. HRC did the event at her hospital, after all. B6 Verveer, Melanne S PIs read and respond to me. This is very concerning. I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker; she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I \"do what I can\" to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. 42 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing; then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: \"Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu.\" I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. 4.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Melanne_Verveer',23,1,'2461 - C05763788.txt','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL Africaok Pis print three copies of this for me. Original Messa7 I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I do what I can to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. Blessings to you, Kay 47 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu. I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. Lyn Lusi 48','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL Africaok Pis print three copies of this for me. Original Messa7 I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker; she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I \"do what I can\" to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. Blessings to you, Kay 47 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing; then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: \"Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu.\" I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. Lyn Lusi 48'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Melanne_Verveer',23,1,'2557 - C05764016.txt','Feedback?I\'ve not heard the audio, but I have no doubt it went well. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov It was taping in chicago today so it won\'t be airing same day. I thought you were excellent, and had great chemistry with lisa. I know pir heard the audio. Not sure that melanne has yet. \'verveerms@state.gov\' <verveerms@state.gov> Huma Abedin Any from the taping yesterday or today\'s showing? 11','Feedback?I\'ve not heard the audio, but I have no doubt it went well. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov It was taping in chicago today so it won\'t be airing same day. I thought you were excellent, and had great chemistry with lisa. I know pir heard the audio. Not sure that melanne has yet. \'verveerms@state.gov\' <verveerms@state.gov>; Huma Abedin Any from the taping yesterday or today\'s showing? 11'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Melanne_Verveer',23,1,'2580 - C05764070.txt','A/S Blake, A/S Schwartz, and Ambassador Verveer have requested a conference call with the SecretaryA/S Blake, A/S Schwartz, and Ambassador Verveer have requested a conference call with the Secretary. Ops stands ready to assist. Philip Beekman Operations Center Department of State 202-647-1512','A/S Blake, A/S Schwartz, and Ambassador Verveer have requested a conference call with the SecretaryA/S Blake, A/S Schwartz, and Ambassador Verveer have requested a conference call with the Secretary. Ops stands ready to assist. Philip Beekman Operations Center Department of State 202-647-1512'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Melanne_Verveer',23,1,'2681 - C05764250.txt','AFP/SLFrom your clips: US Responds To Sri Lanka Protest Over Clinton Remark (AFP) Monday, October 5, 2009 AFP WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States, responding to protests from Sri Lanka over remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, said it had no recent evidence of women being raped while in Sri Lankan government custody. In a letter addressed to Sri Lanka\'s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama, the State Department noted that the US government and international human rights groups over the years had detailed numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. However, the letter signed by Melanne Verveer, ambassador at large for global women\'s issues at the State Department said that in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009 ... we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict area around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context, the letter said, adding that Washington remains concerned about extrajudicial killings, disappearances and detainee abuse in Sri Lanka. Secretary Clinton believes that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights, the letter said. Sri Lanka lodged its protest with the US embassy in Colombo over the remarks made by Clinton last month to the United Nations Security Council. We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma and Sri Lanka and elsewhere, the US secretary of state had said during a resolution calling for an end to sexual violence in armed conflict, according to published reports of Clinton\'s remarks. Her comments sparked an outcry across Sri Lanka, where government forces in May crushed Tamil Tiger rebels after decades of fighting. Colombo faced condemnation for its handling of the final stages of the war against Tiger rebels and managed to stave off a Security Council resolution calling for war crimes investigations thanks to the vetoes of China and Russia. The United Nations has said that over 7,000 civilians perished in the first four months of intense fighting this year. Sri Lanka is now facing international pressure to free 250,000 ethnic Tamil civilians who managed to escape the fighting but are now held in internment camps while they are screened to see whether they were rebels. B6','AFP/SLFrom your clips: US Responds To Sri Lanka Protest Over Clinton Remark (AFP) Monday, October 5, 2009 AFP WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States, responding to protests from Sri Lanka over remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, said it had no recent evidence of women being raped while in Sri Lankan government custody. In a letter addressed to Sri Lanka\'s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama, the State Department noted that the US government and international human rights groups over the years had detailed \"numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government.\" However, the letter signed by Melanne Verveer, ambassador at large for global women\'s issues at the State Department said that \"in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009 ... we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict area around the world.\" \"We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context,\" the letter said, adding that Washington remains concerned about extrajudicial killings, disappearances and detainee abuse in Sri Lanka. \"Secretary Clinton believes that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights,\" the letter said. Sri Lanka lodged its protest with the US embassy in Colombo over the remarks made by Clinton last month to the United Nations Security Council. \"We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma and Sri Lanka and elsewhere,\" the US secretary of state had said during a resolution calling for an end to sexual violence in armed conflict, according to published reports of Clinton\'s remarks. Her comments sparked an outcry across Sri Lanka, where government forces in May crushed Tamil Tiger rebels after decades of fighting. Colombo faced condemnation for its handling of the final stages of the war against Tiger rebels and managed to stave off a Security Council resolution calling for war crimes investigations thanks to the vetoes of China and Russia. The United Nations has said that over 7,000 civilians perished in the first four months of intense fighting this year. Sri Lanka is now facing international pressure to free 250,000 ethnic Tamil civilians who managed to escape the fighting but are now held in internment camps while they are screened to see whether they were rebels. B6'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Melanne_Verveer',23,1,'2692 - C05764269.txt','Touching baseHi there, Wow, just re-read my response to you and it\'s unintelligible--my apologies. I type so quickly on my Blackberry and don\'t proof read which I later regret. Secretary Clinton was wonderful and so gracious to do the interview during her much needed vacation. I have covered many of the issues that we discussed and feel so passionately about them as well. If I can ever help with anything, please don\'t hesitate to let me know. I\'m so delighted that Secretary Clinton is spearheading so many vital efforts to help women around the world. Best regards, Lisa Twitter: @lisaling --- On Tue, 9/1/09, Verveer, Melanne S <VerveerMS@state.gov> wrote:','Touching baseHi there, Wow, just re-read my response to you and it\'s unintelligible--my apologies. I type so quickly on my Blackberry and don\'t proof read which I later regret. Secretary Clinton was wonderful and so gracious to do the interview during her much needed vacation. I have covered many of the issues that we discussed and feel so passionately about them as well. If I can ever help with anything, please don\'t hesitate to let me know. I\'m so delighted that Secretary Clinton is spearheading so many vital efforts to help women around the world. Best regards, Lisa Twitter: @lisaling --- On Tue, 9/1/09, Verveer, Melanne S <VerveerMS@state.gov> wrote:'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Melanne_Verveer',23,1,'2752 - C05764405.txt','Nujood UpdateGlamour has provided an excellent update and the good news is that Nujood is in private school and attending regularly. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerM5@state.gov Dear Melanne, We\'ve been in contact with Salam Alshehri, the project coordinator of the newly launched Entelak school program Glamour helped create for young girls through Sana\'a\'s Girls World Communication Center. She reports that they are in contact with Nujood who is in fact in third grade at a private school. While Nujood isn\'t in the demographic for the Entelak Project since she\'s still young enough for public (free) education, she is the role model for the targeted girls. And since Nujood is the spirit of the Project, Salam and her colleagues are thinking of ways to include her in the activities and trainings as much as possible. We\'ve also spoken to Delphine Minoui, the French reporter who first covered Nujood\'s case and has since co-written Nujood\'s autobiography. Delphine has taken on the funding of Nujood\'s private schooling and confirms that Nujood is in fact still attending school. CNN got it wrong apparently,, 54','Nujood UpdateGlamour has provided an excellent update and the good news is that Nujood is in private school and attending regularly. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerM5@state.gov Dear Melanne, We\'ve been in contact with Salam Alshehri, the project coordinator of the newly launched Entelak school program Glamour helped create for young girls through Sana\'a\'s Girls World Communication Center. She reports that they are in contact with Nujood who is in fact in third grade at a private school. While Nujood isn\'t in the demographic for the Entelak Project since she\'s still young enough for public (free) education, she is the role model for the targeted girls. And since Nujood is the spirit of the Project, Salam and her colleagues are thinking of ways to include her in the activities and trainings as much as possible. We\'ve also spoken to Delphine Minoui, the French reporter who first covered Nujood\'s case and has since co-written Nujood\'s autobiography. Delphine has taken on the funding of Nujood\'s private schooling and confirms that Nujood is in fact still attending school. CNN got it wrong apparently,\", 54'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Melanne_Verveer',23,1,'2754 - C05764407.txt','Nujood UpdateYes it is at variance, perhaps not surprising. However, post is also involved so we will be getting another assessment. That\'s good news but at variance w what the press reported. Glamour has provided an excellent update and the good news is that Nujood is in private school and attending regularly. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov <mailto:VerveerMS@state.gov>','Nujood UpdateYes it is at variance, perhaps not surprising. However, post is also involved so we will be getting another assessment. That\'s good news but at variance w what the press reported. Glamour has provided an excellent update and the good news is that Nujood is in private school and attending regularly. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov <mailto:VerveerMS@state.gov>'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Melanne_Verveer',23,1,'2881 - C05764631.txt','SwaneeMelanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov What\'s her number so I can call? We were judging the candidates for the Swanee Hunt Award which goes annually to a FSO and a FSN judged superior for integrating women\'s issues into their work. T hey are nominated by ambassadors at posts or AS\'s here. ide a second monetary award so we I called her because we had a tie for the FSO\'s and I wanted t wouldn\'t have to divide the $5k. She agreed and then told me State will fly in the awardees and the Secry usually gives out the award. Swanee is hoping that she\'ll be able to come and be there for the brief ceremony. I thought you\'d want to know. 115','SwaneeMelanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov What\'s her number so I can call? We were judging the candidates for the Swanee Hunt Award which goes annually to a FSO and a FSN judged superior for integrating women\'s issues into their work. T hey are nominated by ambassadors at posts or AS\'s here. ide a second monetary award so we I called her because we had a tie for the FSO\'s and I wanted t wouldn\'t have to divide the $5k. She agreed and then told me State will fly in the awardees and the Secry usually gives out the award. Swanee is hoping that she\'ll be able to come and be there for the brief ceremony. I thought you\'d want to know. 115'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Melanne_Verveer',23,1,'2969 - C05764790.txt','Noori AliYes, I read the story yesterday and have been in touch with Glamour and our post. I think her family needs to be compensated in some way because they raise feeding her and transportation as expenses they can\'t meet in order to send her to school. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Do you recall Noon\' Ali(?), the ten year old Yemeni girl who got herself divorced? I met her at the Glamour awards last year. There was a CNN story last few days about how unhappy she is, still living at home, not attending school and quite angry that her life is not better. Is there any way we can help her? Could we get her to the US for counselling and education? 295','Noori AliYes, I read the story yesterday and have been in touch with Glamour and our post. I think her family needs to be compensated in some way because they raise feeding her and transportation as expenses they can\'t meet in order to send her to school. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Do you recall Noon\' Ali(?), the ten year old Yemeni girl who got herself divorced? I met her at the Glamour awards last year. There was a CNN story last few days about how unhappy she is, still living at home, not attending school and quite angry that her life is not better. Is there any way we can help her? Could we get her to the US for counselling and education? 295'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Melanne_Verveer',23,1,'3030 - C05764904.txt','Noori Ali Noori AllOk I hope there\'s something we can do. Let\'s discuss soon. Yes, I read the story yesterday and have been in touch with Glamour and our post. I think her family needs to be compensated in some way because they raise feeding her and transportation as expenses they can\'t meet in order to send her to school. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Do you recall Noori Ali(?), the ten year old Yemeni girl who got herself divorced? I met her at the Glamour awards last year. There was a CNN story last few days about how unhappy she is, still living at home, not attending school and quite angry that her life is not better. Is there any way we can help her? Could we get her to the US for counselling and education? 322','Noori Ali Noori AllOk I hope there\'s something we can do. Let\'s discuss soon. Yes, I read the story yesterday and have been in touch with Glamour and our post. I think her family needs to be compensated in some way because they raise feeding her and transportation as expenses they can\'t meet in order to send her to school. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Do you recall Noori Ali(?), the ten year old Yemeni girl who got herself divorced? I met her at the Glamour awards last year. There was a CNN story last few days about how unhappy she is, still living at home, not attending school and quite angry that her life is not better. Is there any way we can help her? Could we get her to the US for counselling and education? 322'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Melanne_Verveer',23,1,'3067 - C05764963.txt','Women\'s eventsI\'ve had wonderfully constructive conversations with him and we\'ve got, what we both think is a terrific plan, but he really needs to present it to you. Once we have your feedback, we can move on all of this. It\'s all very exciting and he\'s the best. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Doug--I\'d like to discuss when you are here for Capricia\'s swearing in. I\'m copying Lona and Melanne so they can schedule. All the best, H Hi! Hope you all are getting some R&R as the summer wanes. Your Africa trip has generated a lot of visibility and momentum on women\'s issues. I wanted to follow up on an idea we discussed, when we met a few months ago, for raising the profile of women\'s issues and creating a unique platform for you in the U.S. You may recall that Melanne and I were developing ideas for holding events to connect people working on women\'s issues around the world, and to raise the visibility of the issues in the US.','Women\'s eventsI\'ve had wonderfully constructive conversations with him and we\'ve got, what we both think is a terrific plan, but he really needs to present it to you. Once we have your feedback, we can move on all of this. It\'s all very exciting and he\'s the best. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Doug--I\'d like to discuss when you are here for Capricia\'s swearing in. I\'m copying Lona and Melanne so they can schedule. All the best, H Hi! Hope you all are getting some R&R as the summer wanes. Your Africa trip has generated a lot of visibility and momentum on women\'s issues. I wanted to follow up on an idea we discussed, when we met a few months ago, for raising the profile of women\'s issues and creating a unique platform for you in the U.S. You may recall that Melanne and I were developing ideas for holding events to connect people working on women\'s issues around the world, and to raise the visibility of the issues in the US.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Melanne_Verveer',23,1,'3068 - C05764964.txt','Women\'s eventsI have been trying, but the first feedback I got was maybe he should meet with Cheryl, et al. Frankly, he is following up on his last conversation with you so we should just all get together with you. I will get with Lona today. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov PIs work out a time for us to meet w him. I\'ve had wonderfully constructive conversations with him and we\'ve got, what we both think is a terrific plan, but he really needs to present it to you. Once we have your feedback, we can move on all of this. It\'s all very exciting and he\'s the best. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Doug--I\'d like to discuss when you are here for Capricia\'s swearing in. I\'m copying Lona and Melanne so they can schedule. All the best, H Hil Hope you all are getting some R&R as the summer wanes. Your Africa trip has generated a lot of visibility and momentum on women\'s issues. I wanted to follow up on an idea we discussed, when we met a few months ago, for raising the profile of women\'s issues and creating a unique platform for you in the U.S. You may recall that Melanne and I were developing ideas for holding events to connect people working on women\'s issues around the world, and to raise the visibility of the issues in the US. Whitney Williams has joined us to flesh out a vision for a series of conferences that would bring together policymakers and experts from the field with women you have met around the world - and people at the grassroots level in this country. Each conference would be followed by a special event featuring musical, cultural and culinary celebrities (yep, celebrity chefs) from the U.S. and other countries to generate visibility online and in the entertainment media, which would reach a lot more people than the policy conference alone. These events would create connections among people who often work in isolation, and generate ideas for improving policies and practices. They\'d also inspire and engage a whole new generation to get involved in global women\'s issues. This approach ? bringing together policy, grassroots and entertainment aspects ? isn\'t being done by anyone else in the development space. It would be a great way to raise the visibility of the issues, and your work on them, here at home. We could put on several over the next year, with one on the 15th Anniversary of your UN speech in Beijing.','Women\'s eventsI have been trying, but the first feedback I got was maybe he should meet with Cheryl, et al. Frankly, he is following up on his last conversation with you so we should just all get together with you. I will get with Lona today. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov PIs work out a time for us to meet w him. I\'ve had wonderfully constructive conversations with him and we\'ve got, what we both think is a terrific plan, but he really needs to present it to you. Once we have your feedback, we can move on all of this. It\'s all very exciting and he\'s the best. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Doug--I\'d like to discuss when you are here for Capricia\'s swearing in. I\'m copying Lona and Melanne so they can schedule. All the best, H Hil Hope you all are getting some R&R as the summer wanes. Your Africa trip has generated a lot of visibility and momentum on women\'s issues. I wanted to follow up on an idea we discussed, when we met a few months ago, for raising the profile of women\'s issues and creating a unique platform for you in the U.S. You may recall that Melanne and I were developing ideas for holding events to connect people working on women\'s issues around the world, and to raise the visibility of the issues in the US. Whitney Williams has joined us to flesh out a vision for a series of conferences that would bring together policymakers and experts from the field with women you have met around the world - and people at the grassroots level in this country. Each conference would be followed by a special event featuring musical, cultural and culinary celebrities (yep, celebrity chefs) from the U.S. and other countries to generate visibility online and in the entertainment media, which would reach a lot more people than the policy conference alone. These events would create connections among people who often work in isolation, and generate ideas for improving policies and practices. They\'d also inspire and engage a whole new generation to get involved in global women\'s issues. This approach ? bringing together policy, grassroots and entertainment aspects ? isn\'t being done by anyone else in the development space. It would be a great way to raise the visibility of the issues, and your work on them, here at home. We could put on several over the next year, with one on the 15th Anniversary of your UN speech in Beijing.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Melanne_Verveer',23,1,'3110 - C05765033.txt','FW:This is from from Egypt FYI ? what they are saying. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov From:','FW:This is from from Egypt FYI ? what they are saying. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov From:'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Melanne_Verveer',23,1,'3113 - C05765036.txt','RE: Re:ok Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Pls share w Esther and Steinberg.','RE: Re:ok Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Pls share w Esther and Steinberg.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Melanne_Verveer',23,1,'3512 - C05766162.txt','Is really being deferred? Does that mean she has a chance in the B6 Is really being deferred? Does that mean she has a chance in the spring? He\'s going to bespring? He\'s going to be devastated. I just came from Georgetown and talked to Jack et al. applied for early action ?that is to be guaranteed admittance without applying elsewhere. The decision on early action is based on grades and scores ? the most empirical measures. It is EXTREMELY difficult to be accepted EARLY at Georgetown She was deferred until the spring ? through the regular process when they will weigh all her strengths. There is never any guarantee but this is the situation for early action. Everyone is excited about the speech tom\'w. I wish I could go but have to be here for another event at State. I\'ve gone back and forth with speechwriters. I know it will be terrific. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov devastated.','Is really being deferred? Does that mean she has a chance in the B6 Is really being deferred? Does that mean she has a chance in the spring? He\'s going to bespring? He\'s going to be devastated. I just came from Georgetown and talked to Jack et al. applied for \"early action\" ?that is to be guaranteed admittance without applying elsewhere. The decision on \"early action\" is based on grades and scores ? the most empirical measures. It is EXTREMELY difficult to be accepted EARLY at Georgetown She was deferred until the spring ? through the regular process when they will weigh all her strengths. There is never any guarantee but this is the situation for early action. Everyone is excited about the speech tom\'w. I wish I could go but have to be here for another event at State. I\'ve gone back and forth with speechwriters. I know it will be terrific. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov devastated.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Melanne_Verveer',23,1,'363 - C05758512.txt','Announcements Today: Otero, Valenzuela, and VerveerFyi This afternoon the White House will announce its intent to nominate the following candidates: 1) Maria Otero ? Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs 2) Arturo Valenzuela - Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs 3) Phil Verveer - U.S. Coordinator for International Communication and Information Policy','Announcements Today: Otero, Valenzuela, and VerveerFyi This afternoon the White House will announce its intent to nominate the following candidates: 1) Maria Otero ? Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs 2) Arturo Valenzuela - Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs 3) Phil Verveer - U.S. Coordinator for International Communication and Information Policy'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Melanne_Verveer',23,1,'3676 - C05766531.txt','S Photo w/ 4 Afghan Civil Society Women FW: RE: Fw: Re:The secretary had her picture taken with the 4 women right before her press conference. She met them as she walked to the site, and then invited them to walk with her to the press conference. The four Afghan women sat together during the conference and the Secretary asked them to rise so she could acknowledge and applaud their courageous work promoting women\'s rights in Afghanistan. We will send some photos around. Cheers, P ************************************** Philip Breeden Press Counselor, US Embassy London Tel: 44-(0) 20-7894-0672 Fax: 4440) 20-7491-2485 Cell: B6 Email: breedenpx@state.gov ***************************************** Thanks, please let us know if this works! Caroline and Ashley: Saba Ghori (from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan) can be reached at She is in London and in contact with the 4 Afghan Civil Society Women representatives observing today\'s conference, and understands here is a possibility of a photo/pull aside for the Afghan women with the Secretary. Of the Afghan women, three are at the media center, and one is at the civil society conference. Saba doesn\'t have a way to access the media canter/Lancaster House. If the Secretary can do this photo opp/pull aside, someone would need to meet and escort the women. Two of the women have local cell numbers: Hope you can help to coordinate with Saba and 4 Afghan women. Thanks, Anjana Saba and Modi, I have included the Secretary\'s press team Ashley Yehl and Caroline Adler on this chain. They are best placed to coordinate with Huma and Philippe on this. Sarah Jane-Mayhew, our official photographer, will be at the media center at about 1530. Please note that Embassy blackberries are very slow. (I have this message on m desk toe but it has not yet reached my bb) If Phil needs to take quick action on this please send him a text message at Best, Matt Matt, This is the email chain regarding the a possibly opportunity for the 4 Afghan women civil society representatives to meet with the Secretary and take a photo. Three of the 4 are in the media center and Saba who has been travelling with them isPhil suggested she contact Huma. If you have other thoughts on who Saba can contact let me know and I\'ll pass that info along. Saba is from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan for the U.S. Ambassador-at- Large for Global Women\'s Issues, Ambassador Melanne Verveer. Thanks, Anjana Saba, Our press office says your best bet would be to work with Huma to see if this is possible. The logistics are a challenge. Huma\'s number is Modi, Anjana J Fyi I haven\'t been able to get in. I emailed huma and she hasn\'t responded. The conference is going on right now. If the women could even meet with the Secretary for a few minutes, that would be great! Can you ask huma? I have the nos of the women who are in the conf Yes, huma told me about last night What time is the conf? Are you in? I asked her Apparently, the women gave their recommendations to S and SRAP at a reception hosted by the prince of whales last night. They urged the two not to forget @ them The conference is today (thurs). I asked mary beth googman in SRAP if I cd go and was told it was very difficult S will take a photo with the women? Do you have access to a phone? I\'m talking about the conference at which the women will be observers. Isn\'t that tomw? I want to but I\'m not accredited. I think I asked you @ this in the other email. Who could we ask to get me in? You have to get there super early, and its already 7 am here! Please advise','S Photo w/ 4 Afghan Civil Society Women FW: RE: Fw: Re:The secretary had her picture taken with the 4 women right before her press conference. She met them as she walked to the site, and then invited them to walk with her to the press conference. The four Afghan women sat together during the conference and the Secretary asked them to rise so she could acknowledge and applaud their courageous work promoting women\'s rights in Afghanistan. We will send some photos around. Cheers, P ************************************** Philip Breeden Press Counselor, US Embassy London Tel: 44-(0) 20-7894-0672 Fax: 4440) 20-7491-2485 Cell: B6 Email: breedenpx@state.gov ***************************************** Thanks, please let us know if this works! Caroline and Ashley: Saba Ghori (from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan) can be reached at She is in London and in contact with the 4 Afghan Civil Society Women representatives observing today\'s conference, and understands here is a possibility of a photo/pull aside for the Afghan women with the Secretary. Of the Afghan women, three are at the media center, and one is at the civil society conference. Saba doesn\'t have a way to access the media canter/Lancaster House. If the Secretary can do this photo opp/pull aside, someone would need to meet and escort the women. Two of the women have local cell numbers: Hope you can help to coordinate with Saba and 4 Afghan women. Thanks, Anjana Saba and Modi, I have included the Secretary\'s press team Ashley Yehl and Caroline Adler on this chain. They are best placed to coordinate with Huma and Philippe on this. Sarah Jane-Mayhew, our official photographer, will be at the media center at about 1530. Please note that Embassy blackberries are very slow. (I have this message on m desk toe but it has not yet reached my bb) If Phil needs to take quick action on this please send him a text message at Best, Matt Matt, This is the email chain regarding the a possibly opportunity for the 4 Afghan women civil society representatives to meet with the Secretary and take a photo. Three of the 4 are in the media center and Saba who has been travelling with them isPhil suggested she contact Huma. If you have other thoughts on who Saba can contact let me know and I\'ll pass that info along. Saba is from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan for the U.S. Ambassador-at- Large for Global Women\'s Issues, Ambassador Melanne Verveer. Thanks, Anjana Saba, Our press office says your best bet would be to work with Huma to see if this is possible. The logistics are a challenge. Huma\'s number is Modi, Anjana J Fyi I haven\'t been able to get in. I emailed huma and she hasn\'t responded. The conference is going on right now. If the women could even meet with the Secretary for a few minutes, that would be great! Can you ask huma? I have the nos of the women who are in the conf Yes, huma told me about last night What time is the conf? Are you in? I asked her Apparently, the women gave their recommendations to S and SRAP at a reception hosted by the prince of whales last night. They urged the two not to forget @ them The conference is today (thurs). I asked mary beth googman in SRAP if I cd go and was told it was very difficult S will take a photo with the women? Do you have access to a phone? I\'m talking about the conference at which the women will be observers. Isn\'t that tomw? I want to but I\'m not accredited. I think I asked you @ this in the other email. Who could we ask to get me in? You have to get there super early, and its already 7 am here! Please advise'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Melanne_Verveer',23,1,'3725 - C05766624.txt','Memo for meeting with Melanne on Options forFYI ? Meeting with Melanne and Margaret on Monday. cdm Cheryl, Below and attached are a draft memo on options for with Melanne as soon as possible. Margaret in preparation for a meeting we should have Cheryl Mills and Melanne Verveer Margaret Carpenter November 26, 2009 However, after meeting with in the Clinton Administration) and after the prospects for a full-time position at State became unlikely, she proposed in May that she work as a consultant Date: for three-to-four months a year to prepare for and attend the session.','Memo for meeting with Melanne on Options forFYI ? Meeting with Melanne and Margaret on Monday. cdm Cheryl, Below and attached are a draft memo on options for with Melanne as soon as possible. Margaret in preparation for a meeting we should have Cheryl Mills and Melanne Verveer Margaret Carpenter November 26, 2009 However, after meeting with in the Clinton Administration) and after the prospects for a full-time position at State became unlikely, she proposed in May that she work as a consultant Date: for three-to-four months a year to prepare for and attend the session.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Melinda_Katz',1,1,'2894 - C05764653.txt','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\'  Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing, he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period, he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. \"Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\' \" Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. \"Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing,\" he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. \"What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period,\" he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Member_of_the_European_Parliament',2,1,'2124 - C05762792.txt','SpeechWhere are you on it - will you have a revised version today to give direction of your desires? At moment we have addl comments in from a derek, sandy, george (on mep), dennis r, ams and we are holding off doing a new draft until we get a sense from you about your edits. Cdm','SpeechWhere are you on it - will you have a revised version today to give direction of your desires? At moment we have addl comments in from a derek, sandy, george (on mep), dennis r, ams and we are holding off doing a new draft until we get a sense from you about your edits. Cdm'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Member_of_the_European_Parliament',2,1,'2137 - C05762810.txt','SpeechSending now - their will be a series of emails I am nearly done w my editing (along w Bill\'s). Pis send me all the commerts you just listed so I can review. Where are you on it - will you have a revised version today to give direction of your desires? At moment we have addil comments in from a derek, sandy, george (on mep), dennis r, ams and we are holding off doing a new draft until we get a sense from you about your edits. Cdm 170','SpeechSending now - their will be a series of emails I am nearly done w my editing (along w Bill\'s). Pis send me all the commerts you just listed so I can review. Where are you on it - will you have a revised version today to give direction of your desires? At moment we have addil comments in from a derek, sandy, george (on mep), dennis r, ams and we are holding off doing a new draft until we get a sense from you about your edits. Cdm 170'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Member_of_the_Scottish_Parliament',1,1,'2489 - C05763835.txt','(Reuters) Scots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmakerScots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmaker LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A decision by the Scottish government whether to release a Libyan convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing may be announced as early as Thursday, a legislator said on Wednesday. Christine Grahame, a member of the Scottish Parliament who has campaigned against the conviction, said she expected former Libyan intelligence agent Abdel Basset al-Megrahi to be freed early on compassionate grounds because he has terminal cancer. The regional administration has come under pressure from the United States to keep Megrahi in jail, while a British government minister said the wait for news was becoming embarrassing. I don\'t think it will be long coming, Grahame told BBC radio. I suspect we might have something maybe tomorrow (Thursday) morning. We will probably go for compassionate release. It avoids a lot of difficulties. Scotland\'s Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill is considering two requests from Megrahi to be released early, on compassionate grounds or under a prisoner transfer agreement (PTA) between Britain and Libya. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(Reuters) Scots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmakerScots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmaker LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A decision by the Scottish government whether to release a Libyan convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing may be announced as early as Thursday, a legislator said on Wednesday. Christine Grahame, a member of the Scottish Parliament who has campaigned against the conviction, said she expected former Libyan intelligence agent Abdel Basset al-Megrahi to be freed early on compassionate grounds because he has terminal cancer. The regional administration has come under pressure from the United States to keep Megrahi in jail, while a British government minister said the wait for news was \"becoming embarrassing\". \"I don\'t think it will be long coming,\" Grahame told BBC radio. \"I suspect we might have something maybe tomorrow (Thursday) morning. We will probably go for compassionate release. It avoids a lot of difficulties.\" Scotland\'s Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill is considering two requests from Megrahi to be released early, on compassionate grounds or under a prisoner transfer agreement (PTA) between Britain and Libya. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Member_state_of_the_European_Union',2,1,'2880 - C05764630.txt','Demarche on UNGA redlinesFYI: We will send today for your review and approval a demarche describing the circumstances in which the U.S. would walk out of speeches at the UN General Assembly and asking countries to join us in the walkout. Note that we are differing from past practice when we simply did not have anyone in the U.S. seat during speeches by certain countries. This year an appropriate-level individual will be behind the U.S. placard for all speeches and will remain unless these redlines are crossed. This demarche is going out to EU member state capitals, as well as Oslo, Reykjavik, Ottawa, Canberra, Wellington, Tokyo, Seoul, Buenos Aires, Bogota, San Jose, and Montevideo. USUN asks that our posts deliver the demarche in advance of an EU political directors meeting on this issue in New York Monday morning our time. The background portion of the cable, which discusses EU internal dynamics on this issue, is classified, but the unclassified talking points will come to you for your review.','Demarche on UNGA redlinesFYI: We will send today for your review and approval a demarche describing the circumstances in which the U.S. would walk out of speeches at the UN General Assembly and asking countries to join us in the walkout. Note that we are differing from past practice when we simply did not have anyone in the U.S. seat during speeches by certain countries. This year an appropriate-level individual will be behind the U.S. placard for all speeches and will remain unless these redlines are crossed. This demarche is going out to EU member state capitals, as well as Oslo, Reykjavik, Ottawa, Canberra, Wellington, Tokyo, Seoul, Buenos Aires, Bogota, San Jose, and Montevideo. USUN asks that our posts deliver the demarche in advance of an EU political directors meeting on this issue in New York Monday morning our time. The background portion of the cable, which discusses EU internal dynamics on this issue, is classified, but the unclassified talking points will come to you for your review.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Member_state_of_the_European_Union',2,1,'3672 - C05766522.txt','(Reuters) Copenhagen accord was a disaster, says SwedenBRUSSELS - Despite months of preparation and strenuous international diplomacy, the talks boiled down to an inability of the world\'s two largest emitters, the United States and China, to agree on headline fixed targets. The 27 member states of the EU had gone into the talks with a unified position and with a plan for financing emissions cuts in the developing world, with a commitment to spend around 7 billion euros ($10.01 billion) over the next three years to aid poorer countries. But those aims were largely sidelined as the talks failed to produce the breakthrough agreement many had hoped for. Europe never lost its aim, never, never came to splits or different positions, but of course this was mainly about other countries really (being) unwilling, and especially the United States and China, said Carlgren. Britain on Monday blamed China and a handful of other countries of holding the world to ransom by blocking a legally binding treaty at Copenhagen, stepping up a blame game that has gathered momentum since the talks ended. Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the summit as at best flawed and at worst chaotic and demanded an urgent reform of the process to try to reach a legal treaty when talks are expected to resume in Germany next June. But Danish Climate Minister Connie Hedegaard, who quit as president of the Copenhagen talks midway through after being criticised by African countries for favouring wealthier nations in negotiations, said it was no time to get depressed about the process of tackling climate change. What we need to do is to secure the step that we took and turn it into a result, she told reporters as she arrived for the Brussels meeting on Tuesday. Asked whether Copenhagen had been a failure, she replied: It would have been a failure if we had achieved nothing. But we achieved something. A first step. It was the first time we held a process where all the countries were present, including the big emitters. (Writing by Luke Baker Editing by Jon Hemming)','(Reuters) Copenhagen accord was a \"disaster\", says SwedenBRUSSELS - Despite months of preparation and strenuous international diplomacy, the talks boiled down to an inability of the world\'s two largest emitters, the United States and China, to agree on headline fixed targets. The 27 member states of the EU had gone into the talks with a unified position and with a plan for financing emissions cuts in the developing world, with a commitment to spend around 7 billion euros ($10.01 billion) over the next three years to aid poorer countries. But those aims were largely sidelined as the talks failed to produce the breakthrough agreement many had hoped for. \"Europe never lost its aim, never, never came to splits or different positions, but of course this was mainly about other countries really (being) unwilling, and especially the United States and China,\" said Carlgren. Britain on Monday blamed China and a handful of other countries of holding the world to ransom by blocking a legally binding treaty at Copenhagen, stepping up a blame game that has gathered momentum since the talks ended. Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the summit as \"at best flawed and at worst chaotic\" and demanded an urgent reform of the process to try to reach a legal treaty when talks are expected to resume in Germany next June. But Danish Climate Minister Connie Hedegaard, who quit as president of the Copenhagen talks midway through after being criticised by African countries for favouring wealthier nations in negotiations, said it was no time to get depressed about the process of tackling climate change. \"What we need to do is to secure the step that we took and turn it into a result,\" she told reporters as she arrived for the Brussels meeting on Tuesday. Asked whether Copenhagen had been a failure, she replied: \"It would have been a failure if we had achieved nothing. But we achieved something. A first step. It was the first time we held a process where all the countries were present, including the big emitters.\" (Writing by Luke Baker; Editing by Jon Hemming)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Memorandum_of_understanding',1,1,'2588 - C05764084.txt','Russia to help Ecuador develop nuclear energyRussia to help Ecuador develop nuclear energy QUITO (Reuters) - Russia will help Ecuador develop a nuclear energy program for peaceful purposes according to a new energy cooperation agreement between the two countries, the Ecuadorean government said Thursday. Yesterday the ministry of electricity and renewable energy signed a memorandum of understanding with the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) ... to carry out research in technologies and nuclear devices that may effectively be used in our country, the ministry said in a statement. The ministry said that Rosatom would provide support and assistance to help Ecuador draft a set of laws that will limit the use of nuclear energy to peaceful purposes only. The statement says the deal calls for the governments of the two countries to appoint a team that would identify the most interesting projects to develop a nuclear industry in the Andean country. Andrea Gorda Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','Russia to help Ecuador develop nuclear energyRussia to help Ecuador develop nuclear energy QUITO (Reuters) - Russia will help Ecuador develop a nuclear energy program for peaceful purposes according to a new energy cooperation agreement between the two countries, the Ecuadorean government said Thursday. \"Yesterday the ministry of electricity and renewable energy signed a memorandum of understanding with the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) ... to carry out research in technologies and nuclear devices that may effectively be used in our country,\" the ministry said in a statement. The ministry said that Rosatom would provide \"support and assistance\" to help Ecuador draft a set of laws that will limit the use of nuclear energy to peaceful purposes only. The statement says the deal calls for the governments of the two countries to appoint a team that would identify \"the most interesting projects to develop a nuclear industry\" in the Andean country. Andrea Gorda Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Men_with_Guns',1,1,'1902 - C05762421.txt','fYiFYI, Gary Sick\'s latest analysis on Iran below (posted on his blog). Sick has independent sources and is very well informed. June 17, 2009 Is this another Iranian revolution? To someone who has watched and studied the Iranian revolution of 1979 with fascination, developments in Iran today have an eerie reminiscence. Then there were massive protests that filled the streets, often marching in dignified but ominous silence there was bloodshed as nervous security men with guns faced determined but unarmed crowds there were sullen mourning parades20there were catchy chants and ritual calls of Down with the shah! at night the rooftops rang with shouts of allahu akbar. You need only change shah to dictator, and you have a description of what is happening in Iran today. But there is one very big difference. Thirty years ago, Iran had a charismatic cleric named Ayatollah Khomeini who had a refined sense of strategy and a willingness to risk everything for the cause he represented. On the other side was Mohammed Reza Shah, who had been on the throne for some 37 years and who commanded one of the most powerful military and security regimes in the world. On the surface it appeared to be an uneven battle ? guns against turbans ? but the ruler with the guns wavered and the turbans grew in size and confidence until the old order collapsed. Today the nominal leader of the opposition forces is a reformed radical, Mir Hossein Mousavi, who is notably lacking in personal charisma. On the other side is the constitutional Leader, Ayatollah IChamene\' i, who is widely perceived as a cautious political animal with limited qualifications for his religious post and who compensates for his own lack of charisma by manipulation of the political system and the institutions most loyal to him ? particularly the politically minded clergy and the powerful security forces, including the Revolutionary Guards. Neither of these men seems to be fully in control of their own forces, let alone the situation. The fraudulent election defeat of Mousavi was a triggering event, but the energy behind these unprecedented demonstrations is due more to the sense of outrage and betrayal at the gross manipulation of numbers by the regime than it is about any undying devotion to Mousavi. Yesterday Mousavi ordered that people stay home in face of a conflicting pro-regime demonstration. They marched anyway (and the daughter of former president Rafsanjani joined them and urged them on). Mousavi then ordered everyone to march the following day (which they were probably going to do with or without his orders). IChamene\'i announced the divine assessment of the election outcome ? even before it would probably have been physically possible to count the more than 40 million ballots. Then, in the face of mass protests, he ordered an investigation of the results by the Guardian Council? the same organization that was responsible for managing the election in the first place. No one believed him in either case, and no one expected anything of importance from the Guardian Council. Khamene\'i has ordered peace and reconciliation. No one paid any attention. I deliberately did not mention president-elect Ahmadinejad. After celebrating his victory, he went off to a largely symbolic meeting in Moscow. He seems to be out of the decision loop and more of a passive player than a major actor in these events. So who is calling the shots? Mousavi seems to be running along after the crowd, not leading it. But that is probably all that is required to keep the protest in motion.','fYiFYI, Gary Sick\'s latest analysis on Iran below (posted on his blog). Sick has independent sources and is very well informed. June 17, 2009 Is this another Iranian revolution? To someone who has watched and studied the Iranian revolution of 1979 with fascination, developments in Iran today have an eerie reminiscence. Then there were massive protests that filled the streets, often marching in dignified but ominous silence; there was bloodshed as nervous security men with guns faced determined but unarmed crowds; there were sullen mourning parades;20there were catchy chants and ritual calls of \"Down with the shah!\"; at night the rooftops rang with shouts of allahu akbar. You need only change \"shah\" to \"dictator,\" and you have a description of what is happening in Iran today. But there is one very big difference. Thirty years ago, Iran had a charismatic cleric named Ayatollah Khomeini who had a refined sense of strategy and a willingness to risk everything for the cause he represented. On the other side was Mohammed Reza Shah, who had been on the throne for some 37 years and who commanded one of the most powerful military and security regimes in the world. On the surface it appeared to be an uneven battle ? guns against turbans ? but the ruler with the guns wavered and the turbans grew in size and confidence until the old order collapsed. Today the nominal leader of the opposition forces is a reformed radical, Mir Hossein Mousavi, who is notably lacking in personal charisma. On the other side is the constitutional Leader, Ayatollah IChamene\' i, who is widely perceived as a cautious political animal with limited qualifications for his religious post and who compensates for his own lack of charisma by manipulation of the political system and the institutions most loyal to him ? particularly the politically minded clergy and the powerful security forces, including the Revolutionary Guards. Neither of these men seems to be fully in control of their own forces, let alone the situation. The fraudulent election defeat of Mousavi was a triggering event, but the energy behind these unprecedented demonstrations is due more to the sense of outrage and betrayal at the gross manipulation of numbers by the regime than it is about any undying devotion to Mousavi. Yesterday Mousavi ordered that people stay home in face of a conflicting pro-regime demonstration. They marched anyway (and the daughter of former president Rafsanjani joined them and urged them on). Mousavi then \"ordered\" everyone to march the following day (which they were probably going to do with or without his orders). IChamene\'i announced the \"divine assessment\" of the election outcome ? even before it would probably have been physically possible to count the more than 40 million ballots. Then, in the face of mass protests, he ordered an investigation of the results by the Guardian Council? the same organization that was responsible for managing the election in the first place. No one believed him in either case, and no one expected anything of importance from the Guardian Council. Khamene\'i has ordered peace and reconciliation. No one paid any attention. I deliberately did not mention president-elect Ahmadinejad. After celebrating his \"victory,\" he went off to a largely symbolic meeting in Moscow. He seems to be out of the decision loop and more of a passive player than a major actor in these events. So who is calling the shots? Mousavi seems to be running along after the crowd, not leading it. But that is probably all that is required to keep the protest in motion.'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mercantilism',1,2,'3403 - C05765980.txt','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures. Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero; long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: \"On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures.\" Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mérida,_Yucatán',1,1,'3308 - C05765823.txt','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact; the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mérida_Initiative',1,1,'2396 - C05763505.txt','8/11 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive but Unclassified New York City ? Jack raised the issue of a proposal from Senator Schumer to reimburse New York for the loss of property tax revenue on diplomatic residences. Jack said he would be glad to call Schumer about this, and would like to intervene before this becomes a public dispute. Merida Initiative ? Both Jack and Jim voiced misgivings over the current state of the Merida Initiative report needed for the release of the last 15 percent of the allocated resources. Jim noted that, in effect, this is a certification. He said that there is still insufficient transparency on the part of the Mexicans and that it is unclear that their proposal to try alleged military human rights violations in military courts covers the full range of potential transgressions. Jim said he would have a meeting later this morning to review with WHA, INL, H and others what needed to be added, but the goal is to turn it around as quickly as possible and ensure that we do not lose out on the 15 percent. Somalia ? Jack said that he had looked at the draft OFAC letter on humanitarian assistance to Somalia and thought it went about as far as possible in addressing the concerns of USAID, short of granting a license in advance for any actions that might inadvertently provide material support to terrorist groups. In essence, the OFAC letter tells AID that they do not need authorization to proceed as they plan. The concern is that USAID may not be fully satisfied and may try to re-litigate the issue. L was going to join AID in a meeting later today to discuss and would seek to persuade them to accept the answer they had received from OFAC. Colombia ? Jim voiced his displeasure over a cable from WHA on the proposed U.S.-Colombia Defense Cooperation Agreement. I can provide you more details on the high side if you want, but in essence he noted that the policy has not been fully thought out and that there needs to be a full policy review before we provide such guidance to the field. Honduras B5','8/11 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive but Unclassified New York City ? Jack raised the issue of a proposal from Senator Schumer to reimburse New York for the loss of property tax revenue on diplomatic residences. Jack said he would be glad to call Schumer about this, and would like to intervene before this becomes a public dispute. Merida Initiative ? Both Jack and Jim voiced misgivings over the current state of the Merida Initiative report needed for the release of the last 15 percent of the allocated resources. Jim noted that, in effect, this is a certification. He said that there is still insufficient transparency on the part of the Mexicans and that it is unclear that their proposal to try alleged military human rights violations in military courts covers the full range of potential transgressions. Jim said he would have a meeting later this morning to review with WHA, INL, H and others what needed to be added, but the goal is to turn it around as quickly as possible and ensure that we do not lose out on the 15 percent. Somalia ? Jack said that he had looked at the draft OFAC letter on humanitarian assistance to Somalia and thought it went about as far as possible in addressing the concerns of USAID, short of granting a license in advance for any actions that might inadvertently provide material support to terrorist groups. In essence, the OFAC letter tells AID that they do not need authorization to proceed as they plan. The concern is that USAID may not be fully satisfied and may try to re-litigate the issue. L was going to join AID in a meeting later today to discuss and would seek to persuade them to accept the answer they had received from OFAC. Colombia ? Jim voiced his displeasure over a cable from WHA on the proposed U.S.-Colombia Defense Cooperation Agreement. I can provide you more details on the high side if you want, but in essence he noted that the policy has not been fully thought out and that there needs to be a full policy review before we provide such guidance to the field. Honduras B5'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Merriam-Webster',1,2,'2736 - C05764360.txt','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree. A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word coup by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a coup d\'etat as a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group. So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for \"the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree.\" A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word \"coup\" by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a \"coup d\'etat\" as \"a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics; especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group.\" So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Merry,_Merry_Christmas',1,1,'2244 - C05762996.txt','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEThank you for all of your great wprk this year!! And Merry Merry Christmas. See you in 2010. I worked with Huma and the notes have been placed in the mail system at State. Merry Christmas! I\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this a . m--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All,','END OF THE GOLDMAN CASEThank you for all of your great wprk this year!! And Merry Merry Christmas. See you in 2010. I worked with Huma and the notes have been placed in the mail system at State. Merry Christmas! I\'m forwarding to Rob and Huma to see if we can get letters done this a . m--typed is fine. Fyi - we should do handwritten notes to them I thought I would share this heartfelt message from Patricia Lamego de Teixeira Soares, the head of Brazil\'s Central Authority, the office responsible for Hague Convention abduction cases. You will see that in spite of our efforts to protect the son, the Brazilian family chose to make a spectacle outside the Consulate this morning by parading Sean through a crowd. Ms. Lamego recently visited the U.S. where she met with members of Congress and others to explain all that the Brazilian Central Authority was doing to reunite Sean and his father under the Hague Convention. The delays we saw in this case were largely the result of a wealthy, well connected family able to influence court decisions. Importance: High Here is the message from Patricia Lamego. Heartfelt. B6 Importance: High Dear All,'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Meryl_Getline',1,1,'1644 - C05761516.txt','UNHRCJake: Can you getline travelling to get you high side materials for hrc. We also need a quote for inclusion from her. Cdm Cheryl, Tonight I will also send you on the high side the package which has been cleared by DRL, 10, H, L, S/P and D front offices. Thanks. Hi All, Pasted below is the press statement as it stands. I have spoken with Gordon Duguid to give him a head\'s up and will touch base with him first thing in the AM. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman DRAFT FOR REVIEW 2009/xxx March XX, .2009 2R Cheryl - 1 understand from Susan that you and she both received word that a decision has finally been made. We have gotten cleared around the building this evening a package with terrific help from 10 and DRL of a press statement, talking points and a cable notifying posts of the decision. NSC has cleared as well. We will not launch until tomorrow at 2:00. As part of the launch plan NSC has asked that we use quotes from Secretary Clinton and Ambassador Rice in the press statement. We would like to work with whoever is appropriate (Jake and Robert?) traveling with the Secretary to get a one sentence quote for the statement. Jennifer Simon on our staff will email you the draft statement shortly. Please let us know with whom we should follow up as we want to ensure we preserve the close hold nature of this process. Thanks - Erica (P.S. Ops has left a message for you as well from me - this is the topic - feel free to call anytime if you\'d prefer discussing).','UNHRCJake: Can you getline travelling to get you high side materials for hrc. We also need a quote for inclusion from her. Cdm Cheryl, Tonight I will also send you on the high side the package which has been cleared by DRL, 10, H, L, S/P and D front offices. Thanks. Hi All, Pasted below is the press statement as it stands. I have spoken with Gordon Duguid to give him a head\'s up and will touch base with him first thing in the AM. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman DRAFT FOR REVIEW 2009/xxx March XX, .2009 2R Cheryl - 1 understand from Susan that you and she both received word that a decision has finally been made. We have gotten cleared around the building this evening a package with terrific help from 10 and DRL of a press statement, talking points and a cable notifying posts of the decision. NSC has cleared as well. We will not launch until tomorrow at 2:00. As part of the launch plan NSC has asked that we use quotes from Secretary Clinton and Ambassador Rice in the press statement. We would like to work with whoever is appropriate (Jake and Robert?) traveling with the Secretary to get a one sentence quote for the statement. Jennifer Simon on our staff will email you the draft statement shortly. Please let us know with whom we should follow up as we want to ensure we preserve the close hold nature of this process. Thanks - Erica (P.S. Ops has left a message for you as well from me - this is the topic - feel free to call anytime if you\'d prefer discussing).'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Message-ID',4,1,'1897 - C05762395.txt','Undeliverable: Followup FollowupAttachments: details.txt Followup (1.19 KB) Delivery has failed to these recipients or distribution lists: mhcaleja@state.gov The recipient\'s e-mail address was not found in the recipient\'s e-mail system. Microsoft Exchange will not try to redeliver this message for you. 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Diagnostic information for administrators: Generating server: RSRCNEXFE01.rsrc.osd.mil tt< #5.1.1> #SMTP# Original message headers: Received: from OSDNSGO1R2.0SD.MIL ([130.16.205.111]) by RSRCNEXFE01.rsrc.osd.mil with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.3959); Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:48 -0400 Received: from osdnspgwO3r2.osd.mil (unknown [130.16.210.73]) by OSDNSGO1R2.0SD.MIL (BorderWare MXtreme Mail Firewall) with ESMTP id EEEDAB587L for Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:53 -0400 (EDT) X-AuditID: 8210d249-a4b48bb0000007bd-ec-49f62a61e8cd Received: from mail.clintonemail.com (ool-18bbeabb.static.optonline.net [24.187.234.187]) by osdnspgwO3r2.osd.mil (Symantec Mail Security) with SMTP id D9C0518678E for Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:53 -0400 (EDT) Thread-Topic: Thanks Thread-Index: AcnHgzQ9CXPTB9LmTC2AwUsPbh5yjw== Message-ID: <786762D781A7FF4FAC9060892B4044880332BC6E7B@CLNTINET08.clinton.local> Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: acceptlanguage: en-US Content-Type: text/plain; charset=\"utf-8\" Content-Transfer-Encoding: base64 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Brightmail-Tracker: AAAAAQ6CR+E= X-STA-Metric: 39 (engine=024) X-STA-NotSpam: cc:2**0 michele hillary thanks issues X-STA-Spam: subject:Thanks best, header:Message-ID:1 her best X-BTI-AntiSpam: score:0,sta:39/024,dcc:off,dnsbl:off,sw:off,bsn:none,spf:off,dk:off,pbmf:trust/9,ipr:1/2,trusted:yes,ts:no,bs:no,ubl:off Received-SPF: none Return-Path: HDR22@clintonemail.com X-OriginalArrivalTime: 27 Apr 2009 21:57:48.0286 (UTC) FILETIME=[33F139E0:01C9C783]'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Message-ID',4,1,'3598 - C05766325.txt','new Iran-China oil deal, reported in Iran (in English) and inChina (in Chinese) Thread-Topic: new Iran-China oil deal, reported in Iran (in English) and in China (in Chinese) Thread-Index: AcpBGGFHC5WfqWtwQI2s1vNKPmzX9AApt+aV Message-ID: <786762D781A7FF4FAC906089213404488035045C315@CLNTINET08.clinton.local> Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator:','new Iran-China oil deal, reported in Iran (in English) and inChina (in Chinese) Thread-Topic: new Iran-China oil deal, reported in Iran (in English)\" and in China (in Chinese) Thread-Index: AcpBGGFHC5WfqWtwQI2s1vNKPmzX9AApt+aV Message-ID: <786762D781A7FF4FAC906089213404488035045C315@CLNTINET08.clinton.local> Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator:'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Messina',1,1,'1552 - C05761355.txt','Any news?K - nothing to report except on cos retreat - interesting cony, discussion of reform agenda which I want to download to jack, polling and appearance by bho. Think I want to have messina come over to give ypu polling pres on what connects bho to people and his success and why they care about certain things. I\'m getting ready to leave Iraq but will be available later tonight if you want to talk. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Any news?K - nothing to report except on cos retreat - interesting cony, discussion of reform agenda which I want to download to jack, polling and appearance by bho. Think I want to have messina come over to give ypu polling pres on what connects bho to people and his success and why they care about certain things. I\'m getting ready to leave Iraq but will be available later tonight if you want to talk. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Metal_detector',1,1,'1782 - C05761884.txt','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, trusted to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums, he says. So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me. For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. Take your time. And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum. When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. Friends of mine, people I knew, he says. They contributed because I asked them to. He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done. Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing. He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though only as a hobby. Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (She\'s beautiful, he beams). 31','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, \"trusted\" to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. \"I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums,\" he says. \"So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me.\" For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately; told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem; he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. \"Take your time.\" And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that \"what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum.\" When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. \"Friends of mine, people I knew,\" he says. \"They contributed because I asked them to.\" He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: \"I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done.\" Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. \"That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing.\" He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though \"only as a hobby.\" Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (\"She\'s beautiful,\" he beams). 31'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Metaphor',2,1,'1714 - C05761738.txt','NYUFyi in case you wanted to see raw input Thanks for the opportunity to suggest a line or two - 1. As a Yankees fan (though not as expert as Kris), and an eyewitness to the cap fiasco, I share everyone\'s sensitivity to sports references. But I\'m not dead set against trying to leverage that sensitivity in a self- deprecating, appropriately funny way. A couple thoughts along those lines: a. As you can see, I resisted the urge to wear my Yankees cap. b. (if the stage is set up near, for example, second base substitute whatever part of the field she\'s near) This is about as close as I\'m going to get to playing second base for the Yankees c. I kind of feel at home here in Yankee Stadium, because ever since January, I\'ve been playing on a team with a bunch of guys wearing pinstripes. (on the other hand, I\'m a little concerned about suggesting that the 1923 team looked the same, talked the same, and came from the same cities and towns - seems to be a little dismissive of a team that included such outsized personalities as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Also, saying Today\'s Yankees play with the strength of a global team could provoke an unintended laugh because they are playing so poorly this year, so far. Maybe safer to broaden it to all of baseball - like Major League Baseball is comprised of truly global teams. And the I don\'t care whether you bring us home a World Series seems like stretching too far for a sports metaphor, but in a way that doesn\'t really make sense in context. maybe better as I have every confidence that you will. ..You are starting your post-graduate life on a field of dreams, and you have every reason to believe that your own dreams of a better world can come true. (or something akin to that). 2. I think the speech could benefit from one clear soundbite that more succinctly captures the essence of her remarks. More of a clarion call to service, something like: ...And I hope some of you will join our ranks. But the State Department cannot go up against the great challenges of our time alone. And so my message to you today is this: be the special envoys of your ideals, using the vast communications tools at your disposal to help advance the interests of this nation and every nation. Be citizen ambassadors in the course of your personal and professional lives, helping to forge partnerships built on mutual interest in the face of global crises. By creating diplomatic social networks, you isz','NYUFyi in case you wanted to see raw input Thanks for the opportunity to suggest a line or two - 1. As a Yankees fan (though not as expert as Kris), and an eyewitness to the \"cap\" fiasco, I share everyone\'s sensitivity to sports references. But I\'m not dead set against trying to leverage that sensitivity in a self- deprecating, appropriately funny way. A couple thoughts along those lines: a. \"As you can see, I resisted the urge to wear my Yankees cap.\" b. (if the stage is set up near, for example, second base; substitute whatever part of the field she\'s near) \"This is about as close as I\'m going to get to playing second base for the Yankees\" c. \"I kind of feel at home here in Yankee Stadium, because ever since January, I\'ve been playing on a team with a bunch of guys wearing pinstripes.\" (on the other hand, I\'m a little concerned about suggesting that the 1923 team \"looked the same, talked the same, and came from the same cities and towns\" - seems to be a little dismissive of a team that included such outsized personalities as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Also, saying \"Today\'s Yankees play with the strength of a global team\" could provoke an unintended laugh because they are playing so poorly this year, so far. Maybe safer to broaden it to all of baseball - like \"Major League Baseball is comprised of truly global teams.\" And the \"I don\'t care whether you bring us home a World Series\" seems like stretching too far for a sports metaphor, but in a way that doesn\'t really make sense in context. maybe better as \"I have every confidence that you will. ..You are starting your post-graduate life on a field of dreams, and you have every reason to believe that your own dreams of a better world can come true.\" (or something akin to that). 2. I think the speech could benefit from one clear \"soundbite\" that more succinctly captures the essence of her remarks. More of a clarion call to service, something like: \"...And I hope some of you will join our ranks. But the State Department cannot go up against the great challenges of our time alone. And so my message to you today is this: be the special envoys of your ideals, using the vast communications tools at your disposal to help advance the interests of this nation and every nation. Be citizen ambassadors in the course of your personal and professional lives, helping to forge partnerships built on mutual interest in the face of global crises. By creating diplomatic social networks, you isz'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Metaphor',2,1,'3459 - C05766069.txt','Trying againAttachments: 2009 12 12 Human Rights 10 am.docx Hi, Attached is a new draft in which I have tried to pack in the changes/additions you requested yesterday (as well as Cheryl\'s and Lissa\'s suggested edits). To use a metaphor (or rather simile) of the season, we are at the stage where it\'s a bit like decorating a Christmas tree: trying to hang the ornaments so no branch bends too much, and so the whole tree stays upright. I wanted to get it to you first, but will circulate to the others now, and can send to Oscar if that\'s helpful in terms of getting you a hard copy. Dan','Trying againAttachments: 2009 12 12 Human Rights 10 am.docx Hi, Attached is a new draft in which I have tried to pack in the changes/additions you requested yesterday (as well as Cheryl\'s and Lissa\'s suggested edits). To use a metaphor (or rather simile) of the season, we are at the stage where it\'s a bit like decorating a Christmas tree: trying to hang the ornaments so no branch bends too much, and so the whole tree stays upright. I wanted to get it to you first, but will circulate to the others now, and can send to Oscar if that\'s helpful in terms of getting you a hard copy. Dan'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Methodism',2,1,'2288 - C05763085.txt','Higher Education Dinner on August 17 - Proposed Guest ListB6 I don\'t see September. in this role as much as women\'s roles and rights which I\'d like to do dinner on in early B5 I\'d like to add a community college leader like whom I know well or someone else you can identify. Jill Biden gave a well-received speech about comm coils in Paris before a big international audience and generated a lot of interest. Also a lot of the higher ed in the developing world is church based and funded. The Methodists have started a large university in Africa. There are other examples like the college in Lahore Lugar mentioned to me. We should have a rep of this segment of higher ed operating in other countries. And . .works for the fastest growing college network in the world, Laureate Universities, started by Doug Becker who Bill likes a lot. It\'s a for-profit model that should be represented. Also one of the real world problems is getting more students into the US to study. Our typical costs are prohibitive. Beria College in Kentucky, charges no tuition but requires all students to work and attracts a lot B6 of foreign students.','Higher Education Dinner on August 17 - Proposed Guest ListB6 I don\'t see September. in this role as much as women\'s roles and rights which I\'d like to do dinner on in early B5 I\'d like to add a community college leader like whom I know well or someone else you can identify. Jill Biden gave a well-received speech about comm coils in Paris before a big international audience and generated a lot of interest. Also a lot of the higher ed in the developing world is church based and funded. The Methodists have started a large university in Africa. There are other examples like the college in Lahore Lugar mentioned to me. We should have a rep of this segment of higher ed operating in other countries. And . .works for the fastest growing college network in the world, Laureate Universities, started by Doug Becker who Bill likes a lot. It\'s a for-profit model that should be represented. Also one of the real world problems is getting more students into the US to study. Our typical costs are prohibitive. Beria College in Kentucky, charges no tuition but requires all students to work and attracts a lot B6 of foreign students.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Methodism',2,1,'328 - C05758447.txt','YOUR people... w: Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to YOUR people... w: Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to arrange a meeting with Hillary? Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to arrange a meeting with Hillary?arrange a meeting with Hillary? Pls follow up. They could come by the Dept. which seems like the only time it would work. I received call today from Bishop Schol and David Young.... The worlwild Conference of Catholic Bishops are in town and they\'re seeking an audience... Very late notice I told them BUT they have about a hundred here from all over the globe and they are our Methodists... I had the Bishop send me the details and I contact number. Attached below. I left it very vague and told them you may not even be town and how extremely busy you are... Dear Burns, It was good to talk with you again this morning. I am grateful for your willingness to help the Council of Bishops. The following are dates and times that are available: Sunday, May 3, 6:00 PM dinner - This is the opening dinner for the Council in which all of the bishops will be present. It will be at the American University Katzman Arts Center (right on the Nebraska Circle). Wednesday, May 6, 6:00 PM dinner - Again all of the bishops will be present. This dinner will be at the Bethesda Hyatt, 7400 Wisconsin Avenue. John and Burns, Great talking to you both this evening. Burns, the United Methodist Bishops from around the world are coming to the Washington area for a weeklong gathering of bishops. Bishop John is host and arranging their schedule. John can tell you more details ... it would be wonderful if a time could be found sometime during the week (Sunday-Friday) for Hillary to meet with the entire group of bishops (around 100 total) or at least the leaders of the African bishops (perhaps a group of 10 or so).','YOUR people... w: Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to YOUR people... w: Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to arrange a meeting with Hillary? Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to arrange a meeting with Hillary?arrange a meeting with Hillary? Pls follow up. They could come by the Dept. which seems like the only time it would work. I received call today from Bishop Schol and David Young.... The worlwild Conference of Catholic Bishops are in town and they\'re seeking an audience... Very late notice I told them BUT they have about a hundred here from all over the globe and they are our Methodists... I had the Bishop send me the details and I contact number. Attached below. I left it very vague and told them you may not even be town and how extremely busy you are... Dear Burns, It was good to talk with you again this morning. I am grateful for your willingness to help the Council of Bishops. The following are dates and times that are available: Sunday, May 3, 6:00 PM dinner - This is the opening dinner for the Council in which all of the bishops will be present. It will be at the American University Katzman Arts Center (right on the Nebraska Circle). Wednesday, May 6, 6:00 PM dinner - Again all of the bishops will be present. This dinner will be at the Bethesda Hyatt, 7400 Wisconsin Avenue. John and Burns, Great talking to you both this evening. Burns, the United Methodist Bishops from around the world are coming to the Washington area for a weeklong gathering of bishops. Bishop John is host and arranging their schedule. John can tell you more details ... it would be wonderful if a time could be found sometime during the week (Sunday-Friday) for Hillary to meet with the entire group of bishops (around 100 total) or at least the leaders of the African bishops (perhaps a group of 10 or so).'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Methodist_Episcopal_Church,_South',3,1,'1104 - C05760355.txt','Declan KellyPls send me #s for him.','Declan KellyPls send me #s for him.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Methodist_Episcopal_Church,_South',3,1,'1114 - C05760366.txt','DecIan KellyPis send me #s for him. \'','DecIan KellyPis send me #s for him. \''),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Methodist_Episcopal_Church,_South',3,1,'2950 - C05764756.txt','Declan KellyHe\'s in the hamptons fyi. We walked by his place yesterday. PIs send me #s for him.','Declan KellyHe\'s in the hamptons fyi. We walked by his place yesterday. PIs send me #s for him.'),(8.716620216113132,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,2,'1252 - C05760576.txt','Mexico tuna/dolphin caseWe have just received an action memo seeking a timely decision on State\'s position on a trade dispute with Mexico. EEB and WHA have competing recommendations. First, some background. Mexico requested a WTO panel to resolve its tuna/dolphin dispute with the United States U.S. measures prohibit Mexican tuna from being labeled dolphin safe even though the tuna is harvested in accordance with the Agreement on the International Dolphin Conservation Program. However, dolphin population recovery has not occurred as rapidly as expected under that Program. Despite the measures, Mexico exported about $18 million worth of tuna to the United States in 2007. 17','Mexico tuna/dolphin caseWe have just received an action memo seeking a timely decision on State\'s position on a trade dispute with Mexico. EEB and WHA have competing recommendations. First, some background. Mexico requested a WTO panel to resolve its tuna/dolphin dispute with the United States U.S. measures prohibit Mexican tuna from being labeled \"dolphin safe\" even though the tuna is harvested in accordance with the Agreement on the International Dolphin Conservation Program. However, dolphin population recovery has not occurred as rapidly as expected under that Program. Despite the measures, Mexico exported about $18 million worth of tuna to the United States in 2007. 17'),(8.716620216113132,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,2,'1253 - C05760577.txt','Mexico tuna/dolphin caseI agree w WHA for both substantive and political reasons as well as because of timing. Is there anything else I need to do? We have just received an action memo seeking a timely decision on State\'s position on a trade dispute with Mexico. EEB and WHA have competing recommendations. First, some background. Mexico requested a WTO panel to resolve its tuna/dolphin dispute with the United States U.S. measures prohibit Mexican tuna from being labeled dolphin safe even though the tuna is harvested in accordance with the Agreement on the International Dolphin Conservation Program. However, dolphin population recovery has not occurred as rapidly as expected under that Program. Despite the measures, Mexico exported about $18 million worth of tuna to the United States in 2007. 19','Mexico tuna/dolphin caseI agree w WHA for both substantive and political reasons as well as because of timing. Is there anything else I need to do? We have just received an action memo seeking a timely decision on State\'s position on a trade dispute with Mexico. EEB and WHA have competing recommendations. First, some background. Mexico requested a WTO panel to resolve its tuna/dolphin dispute with the United States U.S. measures prohibit Mexican tuna from being labeled \"dolphin safe\" even though the tuna is harvested in accordance with the Agreement on the International Dolphin Conservation Program. However, dolphin population recovery has not occurred as rapidly as expected under that Program. Despite the measures, Mexico exported about $18 million worth of tuna to the United States in 2007. 19'),(8.716620216113132,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,2,'1268 - C05760602.txt','Visit media coverageSee below Jorge Ramos led Univision\'s evening broadcast by saying that SecState HRC\'s visit had pleasantly surprised the Mexican people. The ensuing piece, by the network\'s correspondent in Mex city, went on to cover the highlights of the visit, with an emphasis on her admission of the US role in the drug problem. It was noted that she went down to take responsibility not apportion blame or criticize Mexico. The basillica stop also got excellent coverage as a rightful tribute to a central figure in Mex culture and heritage. Ditto CNN en Espatiol and the commentariat there. Major kudos to the trip planners and implementers! 2','Visit media coverageSee below Jorge Ramos led Univision\'s evening broadcast by saying that SecState HRC\'s visit had pleasantly surprised the Mexican people. The ensuing piece, by the network\'s correspondent in Mex city, went on to cover the highlights of the visit, with an emphasis on her admission of the US role in the drug problem. It was noted that she went down to take responsibility not apportion blame or criticize Mexico. The basillica stop also got excellent coverage as a rightful tribute to a central figure in Mex culture and heritage. Ditto CNN en Espatiol and the commentariat there. Major kudos to the trip planners and implementers! 2'),(8.716620216113132,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,2,'1291 - C05760678.txt','A little positive reinforcement to pass on to the S Congratulations! Follow-up on March 12 Dinner on MexicoPamela was at the dinner. Francisco, Just wanted to congratulate you and the entire team on a striking success. The Secretary\'s visit was jaw-dropping from the Mexican perspective. I have never seen such a positive reaction to a visit by a high ranking US government official. My personal favorite: Estamos hillarizados por estos dias. There is obviously also a show me the money aspect of the reaction, but even Mexico\'s newspaper of the traditionally anti-American left editorialized about Good Clinton, Bad Napolitano. And inside President Calderon\'s circle they are thrilled with Wednesday\'s meeting. Many congratulations. OK, I will stop bothering you with my emails and allow you to get back to doing your job. warm regards, Pamela Pamela K. Starr, PhD Senior Lecturer Public Diplomacy and International Relations Senior Fellow, Center on Public Diplomacy University of Southern California 3518 Trousdale Parkway Los Angeles, CA 90089-0043 tel: 213-740-4122 fax: 213-742-0281 email > Gonzalez, Francisco J <GonzalezFJ@state.gov> 3/23/2009 8:45 AM > Pamela, Many thanks for this. Your insights and suggestions are very helpful. While the Mexico left me with the impression that we\'re aiming in the right direction (Leslie Bassett, Robert Jacobson and Tom Shannon are excellent), we could 16 B6','A little positive reinforcement to pass on to the S Congratulations! Follow-up on March 12 Dinner on MexicoPamela was at the dinner. Francisco, Just wanted to congratulate you and the entire team on a striking success. The Secretary\'s visit was jaw-dropping from the Mexican perspective. I have never seen such a positive reaction to a visit by a high ranking US government official. My personal favorite: Estamos hillarizados por estos dias. There is obviously also a \"show me the money\" aspect of the reaction, but even Mexico\'s newspaper of the traditionally anti-American left editorialized about \"Good Clinton, Bad Napolitano\". And inside President Calderon\'s circle they are thrilled with Wednesday\'s meeting. Many congratulations. OK, I will stop bothering you with my emails and allow you to get back to doing your job. warm regards, Pamela Pamela K. Starr, PhD Senior Lecturer Public Diplomacy and International Relations Senior Fellow, Center on Public Diplomacy University of Southern California 3518 Trousdale Parkway Los Angeles, CA 90089-0043 tel: 213-740-4122 fax: 213-742-0281 email > \"Gonzalez, Francisco J\" <GonzalezFJ@state.gov> 3/23/2009 8:45 AM > Pamela, Many thanks for this. Your insights and suggestions are very helpful. While the Mexico left me with the impression that we\'re aiming in the right direction (Leslie Bassett, Robert Jacobson and Tom Shannon are excellent), we could 16 B6'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,1,'1296 - C05760683.txt','Mexico trip reportAttachments: Mexico trip report.docx Attached is a draft of your Mexico trip report to POTUS. I\'m also sending it by fax. I look forward to incorporating your edits. 1Q','Mexico trip reportAttachments: Mexico trip report.docx Attached is a draft of your Mexico trip report to POTUS. I\'m also sending it by fax. I look forward to incorporating your edits. 1Q'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,1,'1301 - C05760689.txt','Update and request for your views regarding OLC opinionsSee below ? another item I want to discuss when you call back (including Mexico and Durban) ? have heard not a peep from Denis on Carlos (and I pinged him) or others. cdm _ Jim and Cheryl, Thanks, Joan Joan E. Donoghue Principal Deputy Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State (202) 647-5036 34','Update and request for your views regarding OLC opinionsSee below ? another item I want to discuss when you call back (including Mexico and Durban) ? have heard not a peep from Denis on Carlos (and I pinged him) or others. cdm _ Jim and Cheryl, Thanks, Joan Joan E. Donoghue Principal Deputy Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State (202) 647-5036 34'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,1,'1323 - C05760717.txt','Note to S on Summit Preparation Note to Son Summit PreparationThis is very good. I would like to give set up speech next week-on Wed--the day POTUS goes to Mexico. A preview of memo coming to you officially in hard copy today: Dear Cheryl and Jake, Attached pse find my additions to the memo that Tom and Jeff sent on Friday afternoon. They have not had a chance to go over this ? I sent it a couple of hours ago but I\'m hoping people have better things to do on Sunday afternoon. I don\'t think there is anything I added that they would disagree w/ so propose that this go to S tonight. AM 54','Note to S on Summit Preparation Note to Son Summit PreparationThis is very good. I would like to give set up speech next week-on Wed--the day POTUS goes to Mexico. A preview of memo coming to you officially in hard copy today: Dear Cheryl and Jake, Attached pse find my additions to the memo that Tom and Jeff sent on Friday afternoon. They have not had a chance to go over this ? I sent it a couple of hours ago but I\'m hoping people have better things to do on Sunday afternoon. I don\'t think there is anything I added that they would disagree w/ so propose that this go to S tonight. AM 54'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,1,'1327 - C05760722.txt','Mexico trip reportSounds good. Thx. I won\'t get you revisions until tomorrow. Attached is a draft of your Mexico trip report to POTUS. I\'m also sending it by fax. I look forward to incorporating your edits. 20','Mexico trip reportSounds good. Thx. I won\'t get you revisions until tomorrow. Attached is a draft of your Mexico trip report to POTUS. I\'m also sending it by fax. I look forward to incorporating your edits. 20'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,1,'1389 - C05761044.txt','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or G. The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed statethink tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or \"G\". The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed state;think tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,1,'1458 - C05761198.txt','Cinco de MayoYes. There isn\'t. Ann Manes team brainstormed on ideas for a day long session and celebration but didn\'t materialize. We looked into doing something else last week but given the swine flu outbreak, most people were either canceling or toning down things. Dan Smith said that even the mexican embassy isn\'t doing what they normally did either. B6 What happened w our plans for this? There\'s nothing about it on my schedule so I assume nothing is happening.','Cinco de MayoYes. There isn\'t. Ann Manes team brainstormed on ideas for a day long session and celebration but didn\'t materialize. We looked into doing something else last week but given the swine flu outbreak, most people were either canceling or toning down things. Dan Smith said that even the mexican embassy isn\'t doing what they normally did either. B6 What happened w our plans for this? There\'s nothing about it on my schedule so I assume nothing is happening.'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,1,'1946 - C05762527.txt','Thank you note to Mexican FMMadam Secretary - I just confirmed that you sent a thank you note to Mexican FM Patricia Espinosa Cantellano 4','Thank you note to Mexican FMMadam Secretary - I just confirmed that you sent a thank you note to Mexican FM Patricia Espinosa Cantellano 4'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,1,'2009 - C05762629.txt','OAS UpdateI just spoke to torn (see b/1).. ?He thinks for the moment a call by you is not indicated - first, Zeleya was unpersuadable by 2am by even his closet allies and second, torn said folks appear to stepping away from him. He intends to fly mid-day so there will be plenty of time for more discussion over next several hours. Cdm Update: -- Resolution suspending Honduras passed with a roll call vote, requested by the Caribbeans, 33-0. Honduras did not vote. -- Strong push by key countries, including Mexico and Costa Rica, to try to convince Zelaya not to return today. Zelaya seems intent on returning. If no other presidents travel with him, Insulza feels under an obligation to accompany. -- I am touching bases now to figure out what latest state of play is I think we could have a busy Sunday. 62','OAS UpdateI just spoke to torn (see b/1).. ?He thinks for the moment a call by you is not indicated - first, Zeleya was unpersuadable by 2am by even his closet allies and second, torn said folks appear to stepping away from him. He intends to fly mid-day so there will be plenty of time for more discussion over next several hours. Cdm Update: -- Resolution suspending Honduras passed with a roll call vote, requested by the Caribbeans, 33-0. Honduras did not vote. -- Strong push by key countries, including Mexico and Costa Rica, to try to convince Zelaya not to return today. Zelaya seems intent on returning. If no other presidents travel with him, Insulza feels under an obligation to accompany. -- I am touching bases now to figure out what latest state of play is; I think we could have a busy Sunday. 62'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,1,'2010 - C05762630.txt','OAS UpdateWill call you now Can you talk? What time is best? I just spoke to torn (see b/1).. He thinks for the moment a call by you is not indicated - first, Zeleya was unpersuadable by 2am by even his closet allies and second, torn said folks appear to stepping away from him. He intends to fly mid-day so there will be plenty of time for more discussion over next several hours. Cdm Update: -- Resolution suspending Honduras passed with a roll call vote, requested by the Caribbeans, 33-0. Honduras did not vote. -- Strong push by key countries, including Mexico and Costa Rica, to try to convince Zelaya not to return today. Zelaya seems intent on returning. If no other presidents travel with him, Insulza feels under an obligation to accompany. -- I am touching bases now to figure out what latest state of play is I think we could have a busy Sunday. 63','OAS UpdateWill call you now Can you talk? What time is best? I just spoke to torn (see b/1).. He thinks for the moment a call by you is not indicated - first, Zeleya was unpersuadable by 2am by even his closet allies and second, torn said folks appear to stepping away from him. He intends to fly mid-day so there will be plenty of time for more discussion over next several hours. Cdm Update: -- Resolution suspending Honduras passed with a roll call vote, requested by the Caribbeans, 33-0. Honduras did not vote. -- Strong push by key countries, including Mexico and Costa Rica, to try to convince Zelaya not to return today. Zelaya seems intent on returning. If no other presidents travel with him, Insulza feels under an obligation to accompany. -- I am touching bases now to figure out what latest state of play is; I think we could have a busy Sunday. 63'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,1,'2190 - C05762886.txt','TomReached out tom about your calls this morning. He reports that the Mexicans are appreciative for the call and are energized. They are reaching out to others to try to find a helpful solution. Amorim called the Brazilian Ambassador here, who tom spoke to after your call. Amorim was very happy with the call, especially the detailed discussion of possible solutions. He professed a desire to work with you to resolve this issue. Brazil recognizes that it is being tagged as the blocker on democratic language and wants to get out of the way. That explains Amorim\'s heavy push to give this issue back to Insulza. Torn told the Brazilian Ambassador that Insulza has a big credibility problem in our Congress, and that we, Brazil, Mexico, and others cannot walk away from the issue. This was being relayed back to Amorim. Among a core group of countries there is a growing realization that lack of consensus could be very damaging for the OAS and its members. Tom thinks your calls have injected new urgency into the search for a solution. He will be sending a classified update on the latest in a few hours. We will pouch to the house. 83','TomReached out tom about your calls this morning. He reports that the Mexicans are appreciative for the call and are energized. They are reaching out to others to try to find a helpful solution. Amorim called the Brazilian Ambassador here, who tom spoke to after your call. Amorim was very happy with the call, especially the detailed discussion of possible solutions. He professed a desire to work with you to resolve this issue. Brazil recognizes that it is being tagged as the \"blocker on democratic language and wants to get out of the way. That explains Amorim\'s heavy push to give this issue back to Insulza. Torn told the Brazilian Ambassador that Insulza has a big credibility problem in our Congress, and that we, Brazil, Mexico, and others cannot walk away from the issue. This was being relayed back to Amorim. Among a core group of countries there is a growing realization that lack of consensus could be very damaging for the OAS and its members. Tom thinks your calls have injected new urgency into the search for a solution. He will be sending a classified update on the latest in a few hours. We will pouch to the house. 83'),(8.716620216113132,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,2,'2408 - C05763583.txt','Time with SFyi Cheryl ? Well, I finally made it. Quite a start to be able to ride in with the President in AF1 and then roll into meetings with Calderon and the leadership of the Mexican government. I will spend this week in Mexico. I will be back next week to pack out, but will also follow up on a number of other issues while I am there. I wanted to ask if you thought it might be possible to get a bit of time with the Secretary. There are two requests going through the system. One is for a formal swearing in. I understand that she has one swearing in at 4:00 on Monday in the Ben Franklin room, so one option would be if she could do the same for me in the Treaty Room at 4:30. I know this is short notice ? this has been one of those cases where planning has alluded us. The second request is for a meeting with the Secretary. I would very much appreciate the chance to go over priorities moving forward, as well as provide a few initial observations. Sorry to have to bother you with this. If it were not for the short timeframe I would not want to trouble you with this kind of thing. Many thanks, Carlos 71','Time with SFyi Cheryl ? Well, I finally made it. Quite a start to be able to ride in with the President in AF1 and then roll into meetings with Calderon and the leadership of the Mexican government. I will spend this week in Mexico. I will be back next week to pack out, but will also follow up on a number of other issues while I am there. I wanted to ask if you thought it might be possible to get a bit of time with the Secretary. There are two requests going through the system. One is for a formal swearing in. I understand that she has one swearing in at 4:00 on Monday in the Ben Franklin room, so one option would be if she could do the same for me in the Treaty Room at 4:30. I know this is short notice ? this has been one of those cases where planning has alluded us. The second request is for a meeting with the Secretary. I would very much appreciate the chance to go over priorities moving forward, as well as provide a few initial observations. Sorry to have to bother you with this. If it were not for the short timeframe I would not want to trouble you with this kind of thing. Many thanks, Carlos 71'),(8.716620216113132,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,2,'2411 - C05763587.txt','Time with SYes 5:00pm. Lona is all over this one. I think Lona already confirmed swearing in for Monday. I\'d also be happy to see him then too. Huma will check. Fyi Cheryl ? Well, I finally made it. Quite a start to be able to ride in with the President in AF1 and then roll into meetings with Calderon and the leadership of the Mexican government. I will spend this week in Mexico. I will be back next week to pack out, but will also follow up on a number of other issues while I am there. I wanted to ask if you thought it might be possible to get a bit of time with the Secretary. There are two requests going through the system. One is for a formal swearing in. I understand that she has one swearing in at 4:00 on Monday in the Ben Franklin room, so one option would be if she could do the same for me in the Treaty Room at 4:30. I know this is short notice ? this has been one of those cases where planning has alluded us.','Time with SYes 5:00pm. Lona is all over this one. I think Lona already confirmed swearing in for Monday. I\'d also be happy to see him then too. Huma will check. Fyi Cheryl ? Well, I finally made it. Quite a start to be able to ride in with the President in AF1 and then roll into meetings with Calderon and the leadership of the Mexican government. I will spend this week in Mexico. I will be back next week to pack out, but will also follow up on a number of other issues while I am there. I wanted to ask if you thought it might be possible to get a bit of time with the Secretary. There are two requests going through the system. One is for a formal swearing in. I understand that she has one swearing in at 4:00 on Monday in the Ben Franklin room, so one option would be if she could do the same for me in the Treaty Room at 4:30. I know this is short notice ? this has been one of those cases where planning has alluded us.'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,1,'2456 - C05763780.txt','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'\"Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,1,'2546 - C05763995.txt','ColumbiaDCA negotiations are still on for week after next (11-13 Aug), as requested. Amb Barco called to request that we slide right one day (13,14 Aug). They requested this based on a visit of Mexican President Calderon - who will visit Bogota (10-12 Aug). The dep FM and some MinDef officials want to be in Bogota for Calderon\'s visit. Let me know if you have any other questions. Will the DCA team be in Columbia in early August? I thought we had set that up but heard today they might not get there until September. What\'s the plan? 342','ColumbiaDCA negotiations are still on for week after next (11-13 Aug), as requested. Amb Barco called to request that we slide right one day (13,14 Aug). They requested this based on a visit of Mexican President Calderon - who will visit Bogota (10-12 Aug). The dep FM and some MinDef officials want to be in Bogota for Calderon\'s visit. Let me know if you have any other questions. Will the DCA team be in Columbia in early August? I thought we had set that up but heard today they might not get there until September. What\'s the plan? 342'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,1,'2697 - C05764282.txt','Ensuring Energy TransitionsH RC: FYI. This is my point. cdm Hi Cheryl, Thanks for your email. I am on a plane now ? headed back from Istambul. I have not has any time to address this. But I will certainly work on it shortly. And in fact am meeting with David this week to do so. But I also think it is essential to take into account the concerns of the Hill. In Jose\'s hearings and mine, the committee quite explicitly and directly said they expected us to play significant roles in energy. David should certainly have the lead role, as the secretary has said and as the legislation clearly spells out, but we also need to figure out how we can work together. And I am sure that can be done amicably under david\'s overall leadership in this area. But H should be consulted and talk to the SFRC before any changes are made to avoid any surprises and be sure they understand what is being done. And, of course, I want to be sure we bring in Jose on any discussions, since he has important interests in this. Regards, Bob Bob: I hope you are settling in ? looking forward to finding a moment to connect with you. I particularly want to make sure we follow-up on energy in your title and making sure lines are clear in that arena to avoid any dropped balls or missed opportunities. I wanted to flag one matter now because the Secretary has asked David Goldwyn during her look-ahead meeting regarding energy, to move forward on several energy security priorities ? including engaging with key producers like Brazil, Mexico, Angola and Nigeria as well as addressing energy security concerns with consumers like China and India. Given that E/EEB previously had the lead on energy matters before we had an International Energy Coordinator, I want to make sure you and he are properly and smoothly transitioning matters to him.','Ensuring Energy TransitionsH RC: FYI. This is my point. cdm Hi Cheryl, Thanks for your email. I am on a plane now ? headed back from Istambul. I have not has any time to address this. But I will certainly work on it shortly. And in fact am meeting with David this week to do so. But I also think it is essential to take into account the concerns of the Hill. In Jose\'s hearings and mine, the committee quite explicitly and directly said they expected us to play significant roles in energy. David should certainly have the lead role, as the secretary has said and as the legislation clearly spells out, but we also need to figure out how we can work together. And I am sure that can be done amicably under david\'s overall leadership in this area. But H should be consulted and talk to the SFRC before any changes are made to avoid any surprises and be sure they understand what is being done. And, of course, I want to be sure we bring in Jose on any discussions, since he has important interests in this. Regards, Bob Bob: I hope you are settling in ? looking forward to finding a moment to connect with you. I particularly want to make sure we follow-up on energy in your title and making sure lines are clear in that arena to avoid any dropped balls or missed opportunities. I wanted to flag one matter now because the Secretary has asked David Goldwyn during her look-ahead meeting regarding energy, to move forward on several energy security priorities ? including engaging with key producers like Brazil, Mexico, Angola and Nigeria as well as addressing energy security concerns with consumers like China and India. Given that E/EEB previously had the lead on energy matters before we had an International Energy Coordinator, I want to make sure you and he are properly and smoothly transitioning matters to him.'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,1,'2898 - C05764657.txt','UNESCO updateHuma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates. I am sorry to report that the Egyptians have used harsh tactics in the halls of UNESCO. A member of the U.S. delegation has seen a member of the Egyptian-hired public relations group walking around with an envelope of cash. They pushed to have two Amb recalled. Disgust and resentment is running high. The Egyptians are pushing delegations very hard. FM Aboul-Gheit has stopped in Paris to deal with the UNESCO race while en route to NY for UNGA. A/S Feltman writes that Egyptian Ambassador Shoukry has called him twice today with a message from the Foreign Minister. FM Aboul Gheit is angry and reports President Mubarak is angry. A/S Feltman notes  maybe we\'ve become a convenient excuse. A/S Feltman very helpfully pushed back and helped defend our ambassador who had been criticized. Our strategy relies on our Amb being low-key. He is following his instructions. We should be unhappy with the way he is being attacked personally. Candidates Bukova and Baki are moving ahead on their own lobbying. FYI, Hosni even said on French TV that the U.S. is neutral reflecting our especially low key approach this past week. Now that Hosni may lose, the U.S. looks like a convenient one to blame.','UNESCO updateHuma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates. I am sorry to report that the Egyptians have used harsh tactics in the halls of UNESCO. A member of the U.S. delegation has seen a member of the Egyptian-hired \"public relations\" group walking around with an envelope of cash. They pushed to have two Amb recalled. Disgust and resentment is running high. The Egyptians are pushing delegations very hard. FM Aboul-Gheit has stopped in Paris to deal with the UNESCO race while en route to NY for UNGA. A/S Feltman writes that Egyptian Ambassador Shoukry has called him twice today with a \"message from the Foreign Minister.\" FM Aboul Gheit is angry and reports President Mubarak is angry. A/S Feltman notes \" maybe we\'ve become a convenient excuse.\" A/S Feltman very helpfully pushed back and helped defend our ambassador who had been criticized. Our strategy relies on our Amb being low-key. He is following his instructions. We should be unhappy with the way he is being attacked personally. Candidates Bukova and Baki are moving ahead on their own lobbying. FYI, Hosni even said on French TV that the U.S. is neutral reflecting our especially low key approach this past week. Now that Hosni may lose, the U.S. looks like a convenient one to blame.'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,1,'2899 - C05764658.txt','UNESCO updatethat is right Esther will keep sending updates This doesn\'t sound like there\'s anything for me to do but pls keep me informed. Huma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates.','UNESCO updatethat is right Esther will keep sending updates This doesn\'t sound like there\'s anything for me to do but pls keep me informed. Huma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates.'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,1,'2921 - C05764690.txt','UNESCO - UpdateHuma, There has been strong movement to Bukova today. Baki is expected to pull out before 4th round at noon our time. The 4th round would end up as final round with Hosni- Bukova (Bulgaria) contest. French Unesco ambassador told our Unesco Anb Killion that France has informed Egypt that they will not support Hosni. France (Quai and Elysee agree) is now openly working for Bukova. Kouchner may try to call S. African support appears to be moving to Bukova. Amb Killion has received a series of calls from African ambassadors as they want credit. We are talkng at Unesco in. Paris and with capital delegations arriving in New York. Key votes: Chile, Phillipines, Argentina, Columbia, Azerbaijan, Mexico. Esther Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/21/2019','UNESCO - UpdateHuma, There has been strong movement to Bukova today. Baki is expected to pull out before 4th round at noon our time. The 4th round would end up as final round with Hosni- Bukova (Bulgaria) contest. French Unesco ambassador told our Unesco Anb Killion that France has informed Egypt that they will not support Hosni. France (Quai and Elysee agree) is now openly working for Bukova. Kouchner may try to call S. African support appears to be moving to Bukova. Amb Killion has received a series of calls from African ambassadors as they want credit. We are talkng at Unesco in. Paris and with capital delegations arriving in New York. Key votes: Chile, Phillipines, Argentina, Columbia, Azerbaijan, Mexico. Esther Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/21/2019'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,1,'2978 - C05764813.txt','Tech Del RocksFyi Cheryl - please tell the Secretary that Alec and his delegation in Mexico have done an incredible job. Carlos Slim just agreed to open his cell phone network to free text messages for people reporting acts of violence, crime and corruption. We now will work out how to use this information for police tips and public transparency. This is huge, and we are just at the cusp of understanding the potential power of this tool. Carlos This message has been sent via BlackBerry','Tech Del RocksFyi Cheryl - please tell the Secretary that Alec and his delegation in Mexico have done an incredible job. Carlos Slim just agreed to open his cell phone network to free text messages for people reporting acts of violence, crime and corruption. We now will work out how to use this information for police tips and public transparency. This is huge, and we are just at the cusp of understanding the potential power of this tool. Carlos This message has been sent via BlackBerry'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,1,'2997 - C05764847.txt','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes; US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain; Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,1,'3075 - C05764971.txt','Weighing in with MichelettiCraig: Thanks for the support. Again we are meeting w many people in the business community, as well as political and civil leaders to make the case for an agreement. We will report on the results. Hugo Hugo: I just wanted to confirm to you that up here we have reached out to Canada, Mexico, Panama, Colombia and Peru, urging them to weigh in with Micheletti. The idea of course is to have M hear from governments that have high credibility with the de factor. We will follow up to see if contacts are made. All the best, ck','Weighing in with MichelettiCraig: Thanks for the support. Again we are meeting w many people in the business community, as well as political and civil leaders to make the case for an agreement. We will report on the results. Hugo Hugo: I just wanted to confirm to you that up here we have reached out to Canada, Mexico, Panama, Colombia and Peru, urging them to weigh in with Micheletti. The idea of course is to have M hear from governments that have high credibility with the de factor. We will follow up to see if contacts are made. All the best, ck'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,1,'3308 - C05765823.txt','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact; the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,1,'3430 - C05766030.txt','URGENT: Friends of Haiti TeleconferenceCheryl needs to address Please see attached additional information and question from Canadian government prior to this afternoon\'s 1300 phone call. Specifically, the Canadian government is asking whether the Secretary could come to Montreal for the GOC\'s prep donors meeting the evening of 1/23 or morning of 1/24? [Note: Montreal has world\'s second largest Haitian diaspora, hence location.] WHA would recommend participation if at all possible. Thank you, Roberta Good morning Roberta! Congratulations on a successful visit by the Secretary of State. We are looking forward to this afternoon\'s teleconference. After opening remarks, Minister Cannon will ask Prime Minister Bellerive to speak and the UN (we may only have DPKO LeRoy on line due to visit of Sec Gen to Haiti). He will then ask FM Amorim and Sec State Clinton to provide their views on the situation and then open the floor to Kouchner and others. Response has been good and most will be represented at FM level (Mexico/Espinosa may still be in flight from Japan, and Argentina and Costa Rica will be Vice-Ministers). There is as well agreement in principle to begin laying the groundwork for a broader Donors Conference on Reconstruction and our offer to host a preparatory meeting on January 25th has been well received. However, early indications are that the EU has a conflict as they have their General Relations and Foreign Relations meetings scheduled for that day. As the EU would be essential for such a meeting we are scrambling to look for alternative dates. Given the momentum we would rather go earlier than later. Minister Cannon would be available to host this on the weekend of the 23-24th of January (dinner on the 23rd, meeting on the morning of the 24th). However, I believe that Ambassador','URGENT: Friends of Haiti TeleconferenceCheryl needs to address Please see attached additional information and question from Canadian government prior to this afternoon\'s 1300 phone call. Specifically, the Canadian government is asking whether the Secretary could come to Montreal for the GOC\'s \"prep\" donors meeting the evening of 1/23 or morning of 1/24? [Note: Montreal has world\'s second largest Haitian diaspora, hence location.] WHA would recommend participation if at all possible. Thank you, Roberta Good morning Roberta! Congratulations on a successful visit by the Secretary of State. We are looking forward to this afternoon\'s teleconference. After opening remarks, Minister Cannon will ask Prime Minister Bellerive to speak and the UN (we may only have DPKO LeRoy on line due to visit of Sec Gen to Haiti). He will then ask FM Amorim and Sec State Clinton to provide their views on the situation and then open the floor to Kouchner and others. Response has been good and most will be represented at FM level (Mexico/Espinosa may still be in flight from Japan, and Argentina and Costa Rica will be Vice-Ministers). There is as well agreement in principle to begin laying the groundwork for a broader Donors Conference on Reconstruction and our offer to host a preparatory meeting on January 25th has been well received. However, early indications are that the EU has a conflict as they have their General Relations and Foreign Relations meetings scheduled for that day. As the EU would be essential for such a meeting we are scrambling to look for alternative dates. Given the momentum we would rather go earlier than later. Minister Cannon would be available to host this on the weekend of the 23-24th of January (dinner on the 23rd, meeting on the morning of the 24th). However, I believe that Ambassador'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,1,'3454 - C05766064.txt','1pm call manifest fpm call manifestContacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','1pm call manifest fpm call manifestContacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,1,'3457 - C05766067.txt','1pm call manifestIf he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','1pm call manifestIf he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,1,'3458 - C05766068.txt','fpm call manifest 1pm call manifestChecking. Since Davos is now about Haiti, do I need to go? Bill is going. Ill confirm if he\'ll be there for london. As for paris, looks like sarkozy will be there but we won\'t know for sure till tomorrow. So it would mean sarkozy meeting, speech and kouchner around 6pm when he\'s back from davos. If he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','fpm call manifest 1pm call manifestChecking. Since Davos is now about Haiti, do I need to go? Bill is going. Ill confirm if he\'ll be there for london. As for paris, looks like sarkozy will be there but we won\'t know for sure till tomorrow. So it would mean sarkozy meeting, speech and kouchner around 6pm when he\'s back from davos. If he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(8.716620216113132,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,2,'3640 - C05766449.txt','Haiti: PM Concerns & Mexico Assistance Conference Mexico conference on HaitiCheryl, Meghann, Below is some intel David got on the Mexico conference David picked up from the Mexicans here. The conference\'s timing would be extremely awkward if things proceed as Guy Noel suggests: Guy reports that they have decided to go forward with: 1)October 29th Interpellation (Impeachment) of the PM 2) Oct. 31St the president will add the ratification of the new PM on the existing list of the LOWER HOUSE activities (which Guy asserts is illegal) 3) November 3rd Nomination of the new PM 4) Then the ratification of the PM You can bet that the PM will repeat all this verbatim to George Soros when she sees him today. Not sure what - if anything - that will provoke. got this information too and has a pre-scheduled meeting with Preval today. I understand he plans on raising this. We\'ll let you know what we hear. In my Tuesday lunch with Gabriel I mentioned in very clear terms our concern about any sort of turmoil in government reflecting very badly on the international community\'s efforts to tout Haiti as stable and open for investment. He said he understood. He said, I don\'t see Michelle (Pierre-Louis) going anywhere soon. He conceded that while Preval did have a majority in Parliament, he could not control all parliamentarians on all issues. We\'ll try and get in to see someone from the Senate in the coming days. This is why a call would be most useful. KM I had dinner last night with Mexican DCM Alan Romero and asked about the November 5-6 conference on Haiti sponsored by the GOM. He told me that they had originally hoped it could be a forum for a broad discussion on the','Haiti: PM Concerns & Mexico Assistance Conference Mexico conference on HaitiCheryl, Meghann, Below is some intel David got on the Mexico conference David picked up from the Mexicans here. The conference\'s timing would be extremely awkward if things proceed as Guy Noel suggests: Guy reports that \"they\" have decided to go forward with: 1)October 29th Interpellation (Impeachment) of the PM 2) Oct. 31St the president will add the ratification of the new PM on the existing list of the LOWER HOUSE activities (which Guy asserts is illegal) 3) November 3rd Nomination of the new PM 4) Then the ratification of the PM You can bet that the PM will repeat all this verbatim to George Soros when she sees him today. Not sure what - if anything - that will provoke. got this information too and has a pre-scheduled meeting with Preval today. I understand he plans on raising this. We\'ll let you know what we hear. In my Tuesday lunch with Gabriel I mentioned in very clear terms our concern about any sort of turmoil in government reflecting very badly on the international community\'s efforts to tout Haiti as stable and open for investment. He said he understood. He said, \"I don\'t see Michelle (Pierre-Louis) going anywhere soon.\" He conceded that while Preval did have a majority in Parliament, he could not control all parliamentarians on all issues. We\'ll try and get in to see someone from the Senate in the coming days. This is why a call would be most useful. KM I had dinner last night with Mexican DCM Alan Romero and asked about the November 5-6 conference on Haiti sponsored by the GOM. He told me that they had originally hoped it could be a forum for a broad discussion on the'),(4.358310108056566,4.358310108056566,2500,'Mexico',32,1,'3726 - C05766628.txt','HondurasWith your permission, we are changing the statement to spokesman\'s name rather than yours. Makes it a more generic statement of U.S. policy and holds you in reserve. We have tweaked the first paragraph to make clear our expectation. On Mexico, consensus is that a call is worthwhile, but we will get you an updated call sheet that accounts for intervening events. The remaining Honduras related call sheets are also coming your way. Please let me know if I can help with anything else.','HondurasWith your permission, we are changing the statement to spokesman\'s name rather than yours. Makes it a more generic statement of U.S. policy and holds you in reserve. We have tweaked the first paragraph to make clear our expectation. On Mexico, consensus is that a call is worthwhile, but we will get you an updated call sheet that accounts for intervening events. The remaining Honduras related call sheets are also coming your way. Please let me know if I can help with anything else.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Mexico_City',2,1,'1255 - C05760580.txt','Univision coverage of S tripFYI - email to me and Jake from Lourdes - the woman we intend to steal I believe ... Cdm Just saw a portion of S interview with Jorge Ramos. She hit the ball out of the park on the question framed around Enrique Krauze\'s NYT op-ed today about US moral hypocrisy. I don\'t think he was expecting her to give a categorical answer and address the issue head on. They teased her response to a question about Chavez\'s comment that Obama is ignorant. They will air it in Ramos\' Sunday talk show. My mom saw the Telemundo interview with Sevcec. She said that one was more personal and friendly. Meanwhile, the coverage out of Mexico City featured Espinosa welcoming the WH announcement today as consistent with the overall policy goals while calling on us to do more. Did she do Patricia Junot of CNN en Espanol? You\'ve prob seen the promo: Anderson Cooper is reporting from the border \'the war next door for the next two days. They had a pretty dramatic set-up piece today. 22','Univision coverage of S tripFYI - email to me and Jake from Lourdes - the woman we intend to steal I believe ... Cdm Just saw a portion of S interview with Jorge Ramos. She hit the ball out of the park on the question framed around Enrique Krauze\'s NYT op-ed today about US moral hypocrisy. I don\'t think he was expecting her to give a categorical answer and address the issue head on. They teased her response to a question about Chavez\'s comment that Obama is ignorant. They will air it in Ramos\' Sunday talk show. My mom saw the Telemundo interview with Sevcec. She said that one was more personal and friendly. Meanwhile, the coverage out of Mexico City featured Espinosa welcoming the WH announcement today as consistent with the overall policy goals while calling on us to do more. Did she do Patricia Junot of CNN en Espanol? You\'ve prob seen the promo: Anderson Cooper is reporting from the border \'the war next door\" for the next two days. They had a pretty dramatic set-up piece today. 22'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Mexico_City',2,1,'2180 - C05762872.txt','Mexico City to suspend public gatherings (SBU)Fyi Mexico City Mayor Ebrard told reports that all restaurants, bars, discos, night clubs, cinemas, movie theaters, theaters, gyms, and convention centers will suspend activities. 2$1','Mexico City to suspend public gatherings (SBU)Fyi Mexico City Mayor Ebrard told reports that all restaurants, bars, discos, night clubs, cinemas, movie theaters, theaters, gyms, and convention centers will suspend activities. 2$1'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Mexico_City_Policy',2,1,'2771 - C05764451.txt','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillCheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September ?to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. Here are some points to consider for such a possible call: ? Timely enactment of the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops appropriation is critical to national security. ? Operating under a Continuing Resolution for any extended period of time will negatively impact both State operations and foreign assistance programs. ? For example, the funds available to support State operations in Iraq are estimated to last only through the first quarter of FY 2010. In addition our urgent hiring plans will be stifled, pay equity authorities will lapse, and we will be without the necessary resources to implement our agenda on food security, climate change, and global health. ? I urge you to take up the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops bill as early as possible in September. Background A','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillCheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September ?to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. Here are some points to consider for such a possible call: ? Timely enactment of the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops appropriation is critical to national security. ? Operating under a Continuing Resolution for any extended period of time will negatively impact both State operations and foreign assistance programs. ? For example, the funds available to support State operations in Iraq are estimated to last only through the first quarter of FY 2010. In addition our urgent hiring plans will be stifled, pay equity authorities will lapse, and we will be without the necessary resources to implement our agenda on food security, climate change, and global health. ? I urge you to take up the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops bill as early as possible in September. Background A'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Mexico_City_Policy',2,1,'2855 - C05764598.txt','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillNo - he\'s supposed to call me first Am I supposed to do this? Fyi Cheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September? to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. 103','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillNo - he\'s supposed to call me first Am I supposed to do this? Fyi Cheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September? to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. 103'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Me_to_We',3,1,'2288 - C05763085.txt','Higher Education Dinner on August 17 - Proposed Guest ListB6 I don\'t see September. in this role as much as women\'s roles and rights which I\'d like to do dinner on in early B5 I\'d like to add a community college leader like whom I know well or someone else you can identify. Jill Biden gave a well-received speech about comm coils in Paris before a big international audience and generated a lot of interest. Also a lot of the higher ed in the developing world is church based and funded. The Methodists have started a large university in Africa. There are other examples like the college in Lahore Lugar mentioned to me. We should have a rep of this segment of higher ed operating in other countries. And . .works for the fastest growing college network in the world, Laureate Universities, started by Doug Becker who Bill likes a lot. It\'s a for-profit model that should be represented. Also one of the real world problems is getting more students into the US to study. Our typical costs are prohibitive. Beria College in Kentucky, charges no tuition but requires all students to work and attracts a lot B6 of foreign students.','Higher Education Dinner on August 17 - Proposed Guest ListB6 I don\'t see September. in this role as much as women\'s roles and rights which I\'d like to do dinner on in early B5 I\'d like to add a community college leader like whom I know well or someone else you can identify. Jill Biden gave a well-received speech about comm coils in Paris before a big international audience and generated a lot of interest. Also a lot of the higher ed in the developing world is church based and funded. The Methodists have started a large university in Africa. There are other examples like the college in Lahore Lugar mentioned to me. We should have a rep of this segment of higher ed operating in other countries. And . .works for the fastest growing college network in the world, Laureate Universities, started by Doug Becker who Bill likes a lot. It\'s a for-profit model that should be represented. Also one of the real world problems is getting more students into the US to study. Our typical costs are prohibitive. Beria College in Kentucky, charges no tuition but requires all students to work and attracts a lot B6 of foreign students.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Me_to_We',3,1,'2887 - C05764643.txt','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Me_to_We',3,1,'3622 - C05766379.txt','Arlen Specter called S officeI talked to Sen Specter, and confirmed that we have approached Syrians (along with others) to ask their help on hikers. He was appreciative. Bill ? the Secretary asked if you would be willing to call Specter back on her behalf....sorry to drag you into this. Jim Steinberg tells me we have also just sent (or will send) a dip note to Syria and others in the region on this same subject. Rich All: For your review, I\'ve attached Sen. Specter\'s letter to S about this issue. We just received this fax. Thanks, Dan - 7- Sir,','Arlen Specter called S officeI talked to Sen Specter, and confirmed that we have approached Syrians (along with others) to ask their help on hikers. He was appreciative. Bill ? the Secretary asked if you would be willing to call Specter back on her behalf....sorry to drag you into this. Jim Steinberg tells me we have also just sent (or will send) a dip note to Syria and others in the region on this same subject. Rich All: For your review, I\'ve attached Sen. Specter\'s letter to S about this issue. We just received this fax. Thanks, Dan - 7- Sir,'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Miami',4,1,'1086 - C05760334.txt','Have a great time!Will do - taking off from miami now - will call you once we get there around 330pm XO Cdm Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl--i\'ll be at home until 4:30 and then all day tomorrow. Email if you want to talk and let me know what you think of Punta Cana. H','Have a great time!Will do - taking off from miami now - will call you once we get there around 330pm XO Cdm Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl--i\'ll be at home until 4:30 and then all day tomorrow. Email if you want to talk and let me know what you think of Punta Cana. H'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Miami',4,1,'1922 - C05762459.txt','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide legal peace from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have no confidence in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide \"legal peace\" from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors; have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors; have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have \"no confidence\" in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Miami',4,1,'3146 - C05765102.txt','Hilda SolisAm sure u saw but just in case Not sure if S saw this. My response to her note to me yesterday. Madame Secretary: Thank you for reaching out to Secretary Solis and convincing her to join the Verification Commission. She and Ricardo Lagos will make for a very high profile and effective international component of the Commission. We will meet with her this morning at 10 am to brief her for Tuesday\'s journey to Honduras. At this point, it appears we have a military aircraft available. The plan is for the U.S. Delegation to depart D.C., stop in Miami to pick up Ricardo Lagos, and arrive in Tegucigalpa together. We think this will send a powerful message to Hondurans and leave no doubt about our commitment to seeing this process through to a successful conclusion. You should be aware that Ambassador Hugo Llorens is under public assault. The Wall Street Journal dedicates its America\'s column this morning to attacking him and calling for his removal. Last Friday, Representative Connie Mack did Tom and Craig-- I spoke w Secretary Solis and thanked her for going to Honduras. She is eager for your briefing and advice when you meet w her today. And it is very important that Craig is going w her to guide her thru this process. Oscar Arias told me he is very worried about whether the agreement will be implemented and is meeting w the leading Presidential candidate this week to urge that he produce his party\'s 55 votes for restitution. I also spoke w Insulza who is focussed on the elections which I told him we would fully support. Is there more we should be doing? Again, thanks for all your great work and good luck in the effort to get this across the finish line. Best, HRC','Hilda SolisAm sure u saw but just in case Not sure if S saw this. My response to her note to me yesterday. Madame Secretary: Thank you for reaching out to Secretary Solis and convincing her to join the Verification Commission. She and Ricardo Lagos will make for a very high profile and effective international component of the Commission. We will meet with her this morning at 10 am to brief her for Tuesday\'s journey to Honduras. At this point, it appears we have a military aircraft available. The plan is for the U.S. Delegation to depart D.C., stop in Miami to pick up Ricardo Lagos, and arrive in Tegucigalpa together. We think this will send a powerful message to Hondurans and leave no doubt about our commitment to seeing this process through to a successful conclusion. You should be aware that Ambassador Hugo Llorens is under public assault. The Wall Street Journal dedicates its America\'s column this morning to attacking him and calling for his removal. Last Friday, Representative Connie Mack did Tom and Craig-- I spoke w Secretary Solis and thanked her for going to Honduras. She is eager for your briefing and advice when you meet w her today. And it is very important that Craig is going w her to guide her thru this process. Oscar Arias told me he is very worried about whether the agreement will be implemented and is meeting w the leading Presidential candidate this week to urge that he produce his party\'s 55 votes for restitution. I also spoke w Insulza who is focussed on the elections which I told him we would fully support. Is there more we should be doing? Again, thanks for all your great work and good luck in the effort to get this across the finish line. Best, HRC'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Miami',4,1,'3366 - C05765904.txt','Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Juanes\' wife gives birth to son inJuanes\' wife gives birth to son in Miami Not sure why jim mcgovern wants you to know this but fyi Miami http://vvvvw.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i0gPtcVQYpRav9SbVPG3q59ImvpgD9AN67501 Jim tells me the Secretary likes to be aware of such things - in case you haven\'t already heard - FYI - Cindy Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 4','Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Since the Secretary likes to track such things - The Associated Press: Rocker Juanes\' wife gives birth to son inJuanes\' wife gives birth to son in Miami Not sure why jim mcgovern wants you to know this but fyi Miami http://vvvvw.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i0gPtcVQYpRav9SbVPG3q59ImvpgD9AN67501 Jim tells me the Secretary likes to be aware of such things - in case you haven\'t already heard - FYI - Cindy Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 4'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Miami_Herald',3,1,'1345 - C05760767.txt','Haiti Dinner Invite ListAttachments: 2009-04-08 Dinner Invite List.docx Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC *advocate, chronicled Haitian political developments and immigration Tel: lyelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CUNY College *expert on Caribbean security Tel: Brian Concannon Director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti *Lead lawyer in Raboteau case Paul Collier Professor of Economics Oxford University *expert in development economics, author of Haiti special report commissioned by the UN SYG Fax: +44-(0)1865 281447 Nicholas Kristof','Haiti Dinner Invite ListAttachments: 2009-04-08 Dinner Invite List.docx Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC *advocate, chronicled Haitian political developments and immigration Tel: lyelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CUNY College *expert on Caribbean security Tel: Brian Concannon Director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti *Lead lawyer in Raboteau case Paul Collier Professor of Economics Oxford University *expert in development economics, author of Haiti special report commissioned by the UN SYG Fax: +44-(0)1865 281447 Nicholas Kristof'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Miami_Herald',3,1,'1349 - C05760772.txt','Haiti Dinner Invite ListYes ? we can discuss ? and in the interim we\'ll check on the additional names you listed. We did not ask Will ask AMS re: Also asked yet ? he would be on staff list as opposed to outside guest (eg., WH folks will be with DOS foil(s) but they did not get back yet with any names. cdm Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC','Haiti Dinner Invite ListYes ? we can discuss ? and in the interim we\'ll check on the additional names you listed. We did not ask Will ask AMS re: Also asked yet ? he would be on staff list as opposed to outside guest (eg., WH folks will be with DOS foil(s) but they did not get back yet with any names. cdm Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Miami_Herald',3,1,'3193 - C05765321.txt','They\'re torturing me, Zelaya claimsBY FRANCES ROBLES froblesaMiamiHerald.com It\'s been 89 days since Manuel Zelaya was booted from power. He\'s sleeping on chairs, and he claims his throat is sore from toxic gases and Israeli mercenaries are torturing him with high-frequency radiation. We are being threatened with death, he said in an interview with The Miami Herald, adding that mercenaries were likely to storm the embassy where he has been holed up since Monday and assassinate him. I prefer to march on my feet than to live on my knees before a military dictatorship, Zelaya said in a series of back-to-back interviews. Zelaya was deposed at gunpoint on June 28 and slipped back into his country on Monday, just two days before he was scheduled to speak before the United Nations. He sought refuge at the Brazilian Embassy, where Zelaya said he is being subjected to toxic gases and radiation that alter his physical and mental state. Witnesses said that for a short time Tuesday morning, soldiers used a device that looked like a large satellite dish to emit a loud shrill noise. Honduran police spokesman Orlin Cerrato said he knew nothing of any radiation devices being used against the former president. He says there are mercenaries against him? Using some kind of apparatus? Cerrato said. No, no, no, no. Sincerely: no. The only elements surrounding that embassy are police and military, and they have no such apparatus.','They\'re torturing me, Zelaya claimsBY FRANCES ROBLES froblesaMiamiHerald.com It\'s been 89 days since Manuel Zelaya was booted from power. He\'s sleeping on chairs, and he claims his throat is sore from toxic gases and \"Israeli mercenaries\" are torturing him with high-frequency radiation. \"We are being threatened with death,\" he said in an interview with The Miami Herald, adding that mercenaries were likely to storm the embassy where he has been holed up since Monday and assassinate him. \"I prefer to march on my feet than to live on my knees before a military dictatorship,\" Zelaya said in a series of back-to-back interviews. Zelaya was deposed at gunpoint on June 28 and slipped back into his country on Monday, just two days before he was scheduled to speak before the United Nations. He sought refuge at the Brazilian Embassy, where Zelaya said he is being subjected to toxic gases and radiation that alter his physical and mental state. Witnesses said that for a short time Tuesday morning, soldiers used a device that looked like a large satellite dish to emit a loud shrill noise. Honduran police spokesman Orlin Cerrato said he knew nothing of any radiation devices being used against the former president. \"He says there are mercenaries against him? Using some kind of apparatus?\" Cerrato said. \"No, no, no, no. Sincerely: no. The only elements surrounding that embassy are police and military, and they have no such apparatus.\"'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Mianwali',2,1,'2252 - C05763014.txt','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. Usman Anwar, police chief in Sargodha, where the men were arrested this month, said emails had revealed plans for the young men from Virginia to travel to a Pakistani nuclear power plant. We believe that they were supposed to be used inside Pakistan, Anwar told Reuters by telephone. In their last email to the Taliban, we found they mentioned the Chashma Nuclear Plant and that\'s why they were going to Mianwali (district). Best regards, Adam Packer Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. Usman Anwar, police chief in Sargodha, where the men were arrested this month, said emails had revealed plans for the young men from Virginia to travel to a Pakistani nuclear power plant. \"We believe that they were supposed to be used inside Pakistan,\" Anwar told Reuters by telephone. \"In their last email to the Taliban, we found they mentioned the Chashma Nuclear Plant and that\'s why they were going to Mianwali (district).\" Best regards, Adam Packer Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Mianwali',2,1,'2253 - C05763015.txt','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksB6 ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. Usman Anwar police chief in Sargodha, where the men were arrested this month, said emails had revealed plans for the young men from Virginia to travel to a Pakistani nuclear power plant. We believe that they were supposed to be used inside Pakistan, Anwar told Reuters by telephone. In their last email to the Taliban, we found they mentioned the Chashma Nuclear Plant and that\'s why they were going to Mianwali (district). Best regards,','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksB6 ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. Usman Anwar; police chief in Sargodha, where the men were arrested this month, said emails had revealed plans for the young men from Virginia to travel to a Pakistani nuclear power plant. \"We believe that they were supposed to be used inside Pakistan,\" Anwar told Reuters by telephone. \"In their last email to the Taliban, we found they mentioned the Chashma Nuclear Plant and that\'s why they were going to Mianwali (district).\" Best regards,'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Michaëlle_Jean',1,1,'2248 - C05763003.txt','Happy Holidays!Fyi and happy christmas Dear Cheryl, I want you to know that last month a friend of mine convinced me to apply for a fellowship at Harvard/Institute of Politics, and I did. A few days ago, I got a call from the Program Director who informed me that I was accepted. I am very excited about it and think it will be a very good opportunity to share my experience with students who are learning theories about democracy and development. Cheryl, I am going to be bold and ask you if you would accept my invitation to come and speak to the students while I am there. I am asked and encouraged to invite important personalities who can talk of their experience in government and I thought of you. I would be thrilled if you accept. I will be there from end of January until the beginning of May next year. I have also invited President Moreno of IDB who accepted and I am waiting for an answer from Michaelle Jean, the General Governor of Canada. I wish you the very best, to you and your family for Christmas and the New Year. I hope our roads cross again as we thrive to better the lives of so many people who deserve it. Please extend my wished to the Secretary of State. I admire her and her work. Warm regards, Michele','Happy Holidays!Fyi and happy christmas Dear Cheryl, I want you to know that last month a friend of mine convinced me to apply for a fellowship at Harvard/Institute of Politics, and I did. A few days ago, I got a call from the Program Director who informed me that I was accepted. I am very excited about it and think it will be a very good opportunity to share my experience with students who are learning theories about democracy and development. Cheryl, I am going to be bold and ask you if you would accept my invitation to come and speak to the students while I am there. I am asked and encouraged to invite important personalities who can talk of their experience in government and I thought of you. I would be thrilled if you accept. I will be there from end of January until the beginning of May next year. I have also invited President Moreno of IDB who accepted and I am waiting for an answer from Michaelle Jean, the General Governor of Canada. I wish you the very best, to you and your family for Christmas and the New Year. I hope our roads cross again as we thrive to better the lives of so many people who deserve it. Please extend my wished to the Secretary of State. I admire her and her work. Warm regards, Michele'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Michael_Armacost',2,1,'2265 - C05763045.txt','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationDo you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2)Sen Richard Lugar 3)Sen Daniel Inouye 4)Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984 5)Amb Nicholas Platt: former foreign service officer, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1987-1991 6)Amb Frank Wisner: served as Vice Chairman for AIG until retiring in Feb 09, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1991-1992 7)Richard Armitage: former Deputy Secretary of State involved in the Valerie Plame scandal after acknowledging that he was the one responsible for leaking Plame\'s name to the press 8)Rep Steve Austria (R-OH): first Filipino-American congressman 9)A/S Kurt Campbell 10)Amb Kristie Kenney: current Ambassador to the Philippines Let me know your thoughts or if you need any additional information.','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationDo you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2)Sen Richard Lugar 3)Sen Daniel Inouye 4)Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984 5)Amb Nicholas Platt: former foreign service officer, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1987-1991 6)Amb Frank Wisner: served as Vice Chairman for AIG until retiring in Feb 09, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1991-1992 7)Richard Armitage: former Deputy Secretary of State; involved in the Valerie Plame scandal after acknowledging that he was the one responsible for leaking Plame\'s name to the press 8)Rep Steve Austria (R-OH): first Filipino-American congressman 9)A/S Kurt Campbell 10)Amb Kristie Kenney: current Ambassador to the Philippines Let me know your thoughts or if you need any additional information.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Michael_Armacost',2,1,'2269 - C05763054.txt','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationFamily has asked for there not to be a state funeral. Suggestion is that we send a representative and that our ambassador might be best choice. What about a few leading Filipino-Americans? Do you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2) Sen Richard Lugar 3) Sen Daniel Inouye 4) Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationFamily has asked for there not to be a state funeral. Suggestion is that we send a representative and that our ambassador might be best choice. What about a few leading Filipino-Americans? Do you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2) Sen Richard Lugar 3) Sen Daniel Inouye 4) Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Michael_Auprince',1,1,'300 - C05758402.txt','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiPls tell Jake to vet w others so I can raise. See below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port- au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiPls tell Jake to vet w others so I can raise. See below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port- au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Michael_Bloomberg',1,1,'2894 - C05764653.txt','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\'  Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing, he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period, he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. \"Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\' \" Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. \"Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing,\" he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. \"What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period,\" he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Michael_C._Polt',3,1,'1020 - C05760232.txt','Qaddafi at UNGA - Congressman Rothman and Senator Lautenberg ObjectionsThe 25 mile rule would include Englewood which is very close to the River. I don\'t see what we could do and if we conclude there isn\'t anything, we should say that soon w regret, etc. fyi Jim, Cheryl and Bill: We have a Congressional issue that is moving a bit too slowly through the building that you should know about. Rep. Steve Rothman (D-111) and Senator Lautenberg have contacted us alarmed by the news that Qaddafi will come to UNGA and allegedly overnight at the residence of the Libyan PermRep in Englewood. Rothman has called our office directly and threatened holy war and Fox news if the State Department allows this. A few minutes ago we also got a letter from Sen. Lautenberg to the Secretary expressing similar concerns. The anger is of course over the hero\'s welcome for Megrahi. An action memo for Jim to consider on how to deal with Qaddafi\'s visit is in the works, but I fear Rothman will head for the microphones before Jim gets the memo. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204','Qaddafi at UNGA - Congressman Rothman and Senator Lautenberg ObjectionsThe 25 mile rule would include Englewood which is very close to the River. I don\'t see what we could do and if we conclude there isn\'t anything, we should say that soon w regret, etc. fyi Jim, Cheryl and Bill: We have a Congressional issue that is moving a bit too slowly through the building that you should know about. Rep. Steve Rothman (D-111) and Senator Lautenberg have contacted us alarmed by the news that Qaddafi will come to UNGA and allegedly overnight at the residence of the Libyan PermRep in Englewood. Rothman has called our office directly and threatened holy war and Fox news \"if the State Department allows this.\" A few minutes ago we also got a letter from Sen. Lautenberg to the Secretary expressing similar concerns. The anger is of course over the \"hero\'s welcome\" for Megrahi. An action memo for Jim to consider on how to deal with Qaddafi\'s visit is in the works, but I fear Rothman will head for the microphones before Jim gets the memo. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Michael_C._Polt',3,1,'1282 - C05760658.txt','All Nominees Made It Out Of The SFRC \' All Nominees Made It Out Of The SFRCfyi Cheryl and colleagues: All our 7 nominees made it through the business meeting. Next stop: floor action. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Acting Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204','All Nominees Made It Out Of The SFRC \' All Nominees Made It Out Of The SFRCfyi Cheryl and colleagues: All our 7 nominees made it through the business meeting. Next stop: floor action. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Acting Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Michael_C._Polt',3,1,'2785 - C05764475.txt','Qaddafi at UNGA - Congressman Rothman and Senator Lautenberg Objectionsfyi Jim, Cheryl and Bill: We have a Congressional issue that is moving a bit too slowly through the building that you should know about. Rep. Steve Rothman (D-NJ) and Senator Lautenberg have contacted us alarmed by the news that Qaddafi will come to UNGA and allegedly overnight at the residence of the Libyan PermRep in Englewood.. Rothman has called our office directly and threatened holy war and Fox news if the State Department allows this. A few minutes ago we also got a letter from Sen. Lautenberg to the Secretary expressing similar concerns. The anger is of course over the hero\'s welcome for Megrahi. An action memo for Jim to consider on how to deal with Qaddafi\'s visit is in the works, but I fear Rothman will head for the microphones before Jim gets the memo. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204','Qaddafi at UNGA - Congressman Rothman and Senator Lautenberg Objectionsfyi Jim, Cheryl and Bill: We have a Congressional issue that is moving a bit too slowly through the building that you should know about. Rep. Steve Rothman (D-NJ) and Senator Lautenberg have contacted us alarmed by the news that Qaddafi will come to UNGA and allegedly overnight at the residence of the Libyan PermRep in Englewood.. Rothman has called our office directly and threatened holy war and Fox news \"if the State Department allows this.\" A few minutes ago we also got a letter from Sen. Lautenberg to the Secretary expressing similar concerns. The anger is of course over the \"hero\'s welcome\" for Megrahi. An action memo for Jim to consider on how to deal with Qaddafi\'s visit is in the works, but I fear Rothman will head for the microphones before Jim gets the memo. Mike AMBASSADOR MICHAEL C. POLT Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative Affairs Department of State Phone: 202-647-4204'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Michael_Froman',1,1,'2173 - C05762864.txt','Major Economies ForumQuick note to tell you the meeting ended today after lunch and it turned out to be a very positive event. To a person, the heads of delegation were hugely complimentary. Good, very candid ? even frank as the diplomats say -- level of engagement, a lot of positive feeling and trust built up, an eagerness for this group to continue engaging and ? perhaps ? make some progress. Dan Reifsnyder, an OES DAS who\'s been here a long time, said it was best meeting of this kind he has seen in 20 years. Issues still damnably difficult, but a pretty palpable sense in the room that something good had happened. Hearty congrats from the Chinese, UK, Japanese, Aussies, EU, Danes, Swedes, South Africans, etc. Mike Froman did an excellent job as Chair (I was head of U.S. delegation), and Steve Chu and John Holdren did very useful presentations yesterday. Heads of delegation met with President in Blue Room for a reception late yesterday afternoon, which went over big. Mike and I met with President in Oval beforehand. Reception at Kennedy Center in evening for whole delegations, plus people from Hill, NG0s, etc., yesterday. Sen. Kerry spoke. We followed up with a long bilateral with China and then a private dinner with the UK. More bilats tomorrow. Next meeting of the Forum May 25-26 in Paris. Many thanks to HRC for kicking it off in style.','Major Economies ForumQuick note to tell you the meeting ended today after lunch and it turned out to be a very positive event. To a person, the heads of delegation were hugely complimentary. Good, very candid ? even \"frank\" as the diplomats say -- level of engagement, a lot of positive feeling and trust built up, an eagerness for this group to continue engaging and ? perhaps ? make some progress. Dan Reifsnyder, an OES DAS who\'s been here a long time, said it was best meeting of this kind he has seen in 20 years. Issues still damnably difficult, but a pretty palpable sense in the room that something good had happened. Hearty congrats from the Chinese, UK, Japanese, Aussies, EU, Danes, Swedes, South Africans, etc. Mike Froman did an excellent job as Chair (I was head of U.S. delegation), and Steve Chu and John Holdren did very useful presentations yesterday. Heads of delegation met with President in Blue Room for a reception late yesterday afternoon, which went over big. Mike and I met with President in Oval beforehand. Reception at Kennedy Center in evening for whole delegations, plus people from Hill, NG0s, etc., yesterday. Sen. Kerry spoke. We followed up with a long bilateral with China and then a private dinner with the UK. More bilats tomorrow. Next meeting of the Forum May 25-26 in Paris. Many thanks to HRC for kicking it off in style.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Michael_Green_(radio)',2,1,'3025 - C05764894.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars. Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of Dead Aid, the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\" Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of \"Dead Aid\", the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Michael_Green_(radio)',2,1,'3029 - C05764903.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidOk. PIs print for me and review for CGI speech. Fyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World <http://www.philanthrocapitalism.net/> . The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week <http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.orgiournneetings/meeting_annual.asp?Section=OurMeetings&PageTitle=CGI%20An nual%20Meeting> may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dynkontent/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111602039.html> , fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars.','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidOk. PIs print for me and review for CGI speech. Fyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World <http://www.philanthrocapitalism.net/> . The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week <http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.orgiournneetings/meeting_annual.asp?Section=OurMeetings&PageTitle=CGI%20An nual%20Meeting> may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dynkontent/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111602039.html> , fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\"'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Michael_Guest',1,1,'1597 - C05761437.txt','LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT.Whoo hoo! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT. On Monday I posted that Rep. Howard Berman had introduced the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (H.R. 2410) late last week, which covers a broad range of foreign policy and diplomacy issues, one of which is to end the long-standing practice of excluding the committed partners of Foreign Service officers from the benefits routinely provided to the spouses and children of officers serving abroad. q12-oday, news of developments in that area: Berman, in a hearing on funding for the Foreign Service, said he would drop ? his legislative bid as \'it is my expectation, based on very recent conversations, that the Secretary of State will move forward with implementing all of the benefits provided in that provision in the very near future.\' The congressman invited to the hearing Michael Guest, the former US ambassador to Romania who in 2007 left the Foreign Service, citing unfair treatment of his partner. In February, Rep. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter co-signed by Senators Russ Feingold and Ron Wyden, and Rep. Ileana Ros- Lehtinen to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asking that inequities be remedied. Clinton said that such remedies were on a fast timeline. Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m --001636c5b5264ec217046a5fee7c--','LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT.Whoo hoo! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT. On Monday I posted that Rep. Howard Berman had introduced the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (H.R. 2410) late last week, which covers a broad range of foreign policy and diplomacy issues, one of which is to \"end the long-standing practice of excluding the committed partners of Foreign Service officers from the benefits routinely provided to the spouses and children of officers serving abroad.\" q12-oday, news of developments in that area: \"Berman, in a hearing on funding for the Foreign Service, said he would drop ? his legislative bid as \'it is my expectation, based on very recent conversations, that the Secretary of State will move forward with implementing all of the benefits provided in that provision in the very near future.\' The congressman invited to the hearing Michael Guest, the former US ambassador to Romania who in 2007 left the Foreign Service, citing unfair treatment of his partner.\" In February, Rep. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter co-signed by Senators Russ Feingold and Ron Wyden, and Rep. Ileana Ros- Lehtinen to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asking that inequities be remedied. Clinton said that such remedies were \"on a fast timeline.\" Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m --001636c5b5264ec217046a5fee7c--'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Michael_Joseph_Savage',1,1,'1772 - C05761869.txt','Savage holding pattern and next stepsAttachments: Savage case - related legal background.docx On Michael Savage: Joan wanted everyone to clearly understand before any further discussion occurred with UK that Savage\'s exclusion could also have occurred under our legal regime so to the extent we want to suggest to UK that his exclusion on free speech grounds is inappropriate (or any thing of that like) that we should understand we may appear slightly hypocritical given our legal regime and actions. Background on Related Law This is what L staff, in coordination with EUR, have said to Savage\'s lawyer: ? The demarche was delivered Friday in London, to FCO and Home Office officials. The Embassy passed your letter to them, drawing their attention in particular to Mr. Savage\'s statement that he had never advocated violence and that his statements had never instigated violence. The British officials said that, given Mr. Savage\'s legal action in the UK, Treasury solicitors would contact his legal representatives directly to provide details of the comments that had given rise to the decision to exclude him. Joan 4','Savage holding pattern and next stepsAttachments: Savage case - related legal background.docx On Michael Savage: Joan wanted everyone to clearly understand before any further discussion occurred with UK that Savage\'s exclusion could also have occurred under our legal regime so to the extent we want to suggest to UK that his exclusion on free speech grounds is inappropriate (or any thing of that like) that we should understand we may appear slightly hypocritical given our legal regime and actions. Background on Related Law This is what L staff, in coordination with EUR, have said to Savage\'s lawyer: ? The demarche was delivered Friday in London, to FCO and Home Office officials. The Embassy passed your letter to them, drawing their attention in particular to Mr. Savage\'s statement that he had never advocated violence and that his statements had never instigated violence. The British officials said that, given Mr. Savage\'s legal action in the UK, Treasury solicitors would contact his legal representatives directly to provide details of the comments that had given rise to the decision to exclude him. Joan 4'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Michael_Mann_(director)',1,1,'2420 - C05763631.txt','FYI--Duffey and Levin Secretary\'s Dinner Monday August 17 Telephone Call from Mr. Mann TodayDyi Please see below for a note on Not including in BCL but should be brought to S\'s attention. B6 Caitlin, See below for a note on informed of this before the Monday dinner . Take care, Zia. The Secretary and Cheryl should probably be S Special Assistants, EAP/MLS received the message below from Ambassador Michalak in Hanoi. Please confirm that the message has been passed to the Secretary or appropriate person. Jessica Webster EAP/MLS 7-2566 ne1 Mr. Ambassador, Mr. Michael Mann called from Bangkok at 3:45 p.m. this afternoon. He left this message: Since Secretary Clinton will have dinner with him on Monday night, Mr. Mann would like to alert the Secretary of the event. Mr. Mann also asked if you could call him back on his cell phone at SBU','FYI--Duffey and Levin Secretary\'s Dinner Monday August 17 Telephone Call from Mr. Mann TodayDyi Please see below for a note on Not including in BCL but should be brought to S\'s attention. B6 Caitlin, See below for a note on informed of this before the Monday dinner . Take care, Zia. The Secretary and Cheryl should probably be S Special Assistants, EAP/MLS received the message below from Ambassador Michalak in Hanoi. Please confirm that the message has been passed to the Secretary or appropriate person. Jessica Webster EAP/MLS 7-2566 ne1 Mr. Ambassador, Mr. Michael Mann called from Bangkok at 3:45 p.m. this afternoon. He left this message: Since Secretary Clinton will have dinner with him on Monday night, Mr. Mann would like to alert the Secretary of the event. Mr. Mann also asked if you could call him back on his cell phone at SBU'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Michael_McCaul',2,1,'1330 - C05760728.txt','Sudan callsDid you get any feedback from these? The additional calls to be made today by Susan and Scott are listed below. It is our understanding that all these calls were made (though a couple of house members were unavailable). We have also been in touch with all leadership and key committee staff in the house and senate and sent them the relevant fact sheet/white paper on the new policy. Ambassador Rice: Feingold. Leahy. Payne Gration: Lowey. Ros-Lehtinerm Lee. Capuanom McCaul. Isaksono Corker. Brownbackw Wolf Good. Who else was called? Susan called Payne today. We have also sent paper to Payne\'s africa subcommittee staff director. I spoke w Berman who asked that someone call Payne. Do you know if that is happening?','Sudan callsDid you get any feedback from these? The additional calls to be made today by Susan and Scott are listed below. It is our understanding that all these calls were made (though a couple of house members were unavailable). We have also been in touch with all leadership and key committee staff in the house and senate and sent them the relevant fact sheet/white paper on the new policy. Ambassador Rice: Feingold. Leahy. Payne Gration: Lowey. Ros-Lehtinerm Lee. Capuanom McCaul. Isaksono Corker. Brownbackw Wolf Good. Who else was called? Susan called Payne today. We have also sent paper to Payne\'s africa subcommittee staff director. I spoke w Berman who asked that someone call Payne. Do you know if that is happening?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Michael_McCaul',2,1,'3114 - C05765037.txt','Sudan callsRelatively positive feedback. Some concern over the increased engagement and lingering concern over Scott\'s previous comments. If he sticks to the agreed upon points tomorrow at the presser and in the follow up with the NGOs, think the roll out will be well received, even with Friday nite\'s leak. Did you get any feedback from these? The additional calls to be made today by Susan and Scott are listed below. It is our understanding that all these calls were made (though a couple of house members were unavailable). We have also been in touch with all leadership and key committee staff in the house and senate and sent them the relevant fact sheet/white paper on the new policy. Ambassador Rice: Feingold? Leahy. Payne Gration: Lowey. Ros-Lehtinenn Lee. Capuano McCaul. Isakson? Corker. Brownback. Wolf Good. Who else was called? Susan called Payne today. We have also sent paper to Payne\'s africa subcommittee staff director. I spoke w Berman who asked that someone call Payne. Do you know if that is happening?','Sudan callsRelatively positive feedback. Some concern over the increased engagement and lingering concern over Scott\'s previous comments. If he sticks to the agreed upon points tomorrow at the presser and in the follow up with the NGOs, think the roll out will be well received, even with Friday nite\'s leak. Did you get any feedback from these? The additional calls to be made today by Susan and Scott are listed below. It is our understanding that all these calls were made (though a couple of house members were unavailable). We have also been in touch with all leadership and key committee staff in the house and senate and sent them the relevant fact sheet/white paper on the new policy. Ambassador Rice: Feingold? Leahy. Payne Gration: Lowey. Ros-Lehtinenn Lee. Capuano McCaul. Isakson? Corker. Brownback. Wolf Good. Who else was called? Susan called Payne today. We have also sent paper to Payne\'s africa subcommittee staff director. I spoke w Berman who asked that someone call Payne. Do you know if that is happening?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Michael_McMahon',1,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Michael_Mullen',2,1,'1401 - C05761097.txt','From Amb. HolbrookePls print for me. FYI. Dear All? Ambassador Holbrooke asked us to make sure the email below goes to: Secretary Clinton General Jones Admiral Mullen General McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Beaver Dear Dave, Several people have revisited an idea I know you have heard before ? that ISAF, the UN, and the U.S. Mission buy some of their food on the local economy. This would: provide a source of rapid income to farmers reduce somewhat the amount of resupply convoys I have asked MG Field to look into this. I know that there are health and security issues, but perhaps there are ways to deal with them on a local basis. Richard Holbrooke cc: Secretary Clinton General Jim Jones Admiral Mike Mullen Gen. Stanley McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Bever','From Amb. HolbrookePls print for me. FYI. Dear All? Ambassador Holbrooke asked us to make sure the email below goes to: Secretary Clinton General Jones Admiral Mullen General McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Beaver Dear Dave, Several people have revisited an idea I know you have heard before ? that ISAF, the UN, and the U.S. Mission buy some of their food on the local economy. This would: provide a source of rapid income to farmers; reduce somewhat the amount of resupply convoys; I have asked MG Field to look into this. I know that there are health and security issues, but perhaps there are ways to deal with them on a local basis. Richard Holbrooke cc: Secretary Clinton General Jim Jones Admiral Mike Mullen Gen. Stanley McChrystal Tom Donilon Jack Lew Jim Bever'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Michael_Mullen',2,1,'243 - C05739846.txt','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards $130 million for diplomatic security personnel and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time','Inquiry Into Libya Attack Is Sharply Critical of State Dept. (NYT)WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I. Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the diplomatic mission. The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring, Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks, including one on a British envoy\'s motorcade. Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus ? diplomatic security and Near Eastern affairs ? for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a number of officials had shown poor leadership. In response to the panel\'s findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel\'s recommendations, several of which are classified. Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards; $130 million for diplomatic security personnel; and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad. On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at United States diplomatic missions. The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday. On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Michael_Pate',1,1,'1749 - C05761815.txt','eDepartment Notice for 6/5/2009Importance: High See below Importance: High I received this message in The Secretary\'s Suggestion Box this morning. Importance: High Please pass this message to Secretary Clinton. Thank you so much for your support for the GLT community. This is the first time in my 24.5 year career that I have seen this type of support. I appreciate all the hard work you have done in the short time as Secretary of State. You have given so much hope to so many. I am so proud of you and your work. May God continue to bless you. Mr. Michael Pate, MN, FNP-BC Chief of Medical Clearances Office of Medical Services, MIMED ISO 9001 Registered SA-15, 1800 North Kent Street Rosslyn, VA 22203 lit Phone: (703) 875-5411 or 5413 AFAX: L703) 875-5414 Importance: High Department Notices And Announcements 30','eDepartment Notice for 6/5/2009Importance: High See below Importance: High I received this message in The Secretary\'s Suggestion Box this morning. Importance: High Please pass this message to Secretary Clinton. Thank you so much for your support for the GLT community. This is the first time in my 24.5 year career that I have seen this type of support. I appreciate all the hard work you have done in the short time as Secretary of State. You have given so much hope to so many. I am so proud of you and your work. May God continue to bless you. Mr. Michael Pate, MN, FNP-BC Chief of Medical Clearances Office of Medical Services, MIMED ISO 9001 Registered SA-15, 1800 North Kent Street Rosslyn, VA 22203 lit Phone: (703) 875-5411 or 5413 AFAX: L703) 875-5414 Importance: High Department Notices And Announcements 30'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Michael_Posner_(psychologist)',1,1,'2349 - C05763225.txt','Posner response to Washington Post editorialThat\'s fine. Will it be printed in next day or so? Philippe and Jake asked me to send along this response to the Washington Post editorial: By Michael Posner The Post\'s Dec. 27 editorial (Redefining Human Rights) on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses the critical point: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his-famous Four Freedoms speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. As Secretary Clinton made clear, policies that address development alone are not adequate: Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies will not solve the whole problem, she said. But experience shows us that where broad-based development occurs, people are more likely to demand a say in securing their futures, and governments are more likely to have the resources to maintain the strong institutions, including reliable police and fair courts, that help ensure the consistent protection of rights. Where people are given the right to speak freely, to participate in their nation\'s political process and have access to basic information about government, sustainable development is more','Posner response to Washington Post editorialThat\'s fine. Will it be printed in next day or so? Philippe and Jake asked me to send along this response to the Washington Post editorial: By Michael Posner The Post\'s Dec. 27 editorial (\"Redefining Human Rights\") on the Obama Administration\'s human rights and democracy policies, and Secretary Clinton\'s recent speech at Georgetown in particular, misses the critical point: human rights, democracy, and development are mutually reinforcing, not competing goals. They complement each other in the task of making human rights a human reality. President Roosevelt understood the fundamental link between liberty, prosperity and security, tying together freedom of speech and worship with freedom from want and freedom from fear in his-famous \"Four Freedoms\" speech. At Georgetown, Secretary Clinton articulated a 21st century vision grounded in this wisdom. To accuse Secretary Clinton of embracing a Soviet-bloc approach to human rights because she includes development in a discussion of democracy not only strains the bonds of credulity and common sense, it also walls off a crucial avenue for ensuring that people can actually exercise the rights that are naturally theirs - including the rights to freedom of religion, association, and speech-in their daily lives. As Secretary Clinton made clear, policies that address development alone are not adequate: \"Freedom doesn\'t come in half measures, and partial remedies will not solve the whole problem,\" she said. But experience shows us that where broad-based development occurs, people are more likely to demand a say in securing their futures, and governments are more likely to have the resources to maintain the strong institutions, including reliable police and fair courts, that help ensure the consistent protection of rights. Where people are given the right to speak freely, to participate in their nation\'s political process and have access to basic information about government, sustainable development is more'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Michael_Sheen',1,1,'3081 - C05764980.txt','RingersAttachments: IMG00101-20091017-1749jpg I\'m reading an old Entertainment Weekly and came across a promotional photo of Hope Davis and Dennis Quaid as you and President Clinton (along with Michael Sheen and Helen McCrory as the Blairs), for the HBO movie called The Special Relationship (due in the spring) - thought you\'d get a kick out of seeing a photo of the photo, attached In the caption, Hope Davis says, They made special teeth for me because Hillary\'s are very unique. When I popped them in, I suddenly looked very much like her.','RingersAttachments: IMG00101-20091017-1749jpg I\'m reading an old Entertainment Weekly and came across a promotional photo of Hope Davis and Dennis Quaid as you and President Clinton (along with Michael Sheen and Helen McCrory as the Blairs), for the HBO movie called \"The Special Relationship\" (due in the spring) - thought you\'d get a kick out of seeing a photo of the photo, attached In the caption, Hope Davis says, \"They made special teeth for me because Hillary\'s are very unique. When I popped them in, I suddenly looked very much like her.\"'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Michael_Strautmanis',1,1,'1982 - C05762580.txt','NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H.Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H. By CAROL E. LEE Tensions between the White House and the NAACP over President Obama.s upcoming address at the groups 100th ... ....anniversary celebration were *not totally resolved after leaders of the influential civil rights organization met with two senior White House aides Thursday morning. *There.s some scheduling adjustments that have to be made,* Julian Bond told POLITICO as he left the West Wing. But he.s coming.. Bond and Hilary Shelton, the NAACP.s vice president for advocacy, said they met with White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and her chief of staff, Michael Strautmanis. Bond said the NAACP and the White House have agreed on a date ? July 16 but have yet to settle on a time when Obama will address the groups conference. At issue is the venue. Ideally Obama.s speech would be at a location that makes it easy for everyone to see him* Bond said. So far the White House has rejected some suggestions including Yankee Stadium ? citing security reasons, and there is a dispute over exactly what time he will speak. *It was a healthy, helpful conversation,. Shelton said of the meeting. Shelton and Bond said they did not see Obama while they were in the West Wing for roughly 45 minutes. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to address the NAACP.s conference on July 13, they said, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also trying to schedule in appearance. The conference is being held from July 11 to 16. Shelton noted that Obama has not missed an annual NAACP meeting since he was elected to the Senate in','NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H.Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H. By CAROL E. LEE Tensions between the White House and the NAACP over President Obama.s upcoming address at the groups 100th ... ....anniversary celebration were *not totally resolved after leaders of the influential civil rights organization met with two senior White House aides Thursday morning. *There.s some scheduling adjustments that have to be made,* Julian Bond told POLITICO as he left the West Wing. But he.s coming.. Bond and Hilary Shelton, the NAACP.s vice president for advocacy, said they met with White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and her chief of staff, Michael Strautmanis. Bond said the NAACP and the White House have agreed on a date ? July 16 but have yet to settle on a time when Obama will address the groups conference. At issue is the venue. Ideally Obama.s speech would be at a location that makes it easy for everyone to see him* Bond said. So far the White House has rejected some suggestions including Yankee Stadium ? citing security reasons, and there is a dispute over exactly what time he will speak. *It was a healthy, helpful conversation,. Shelton said of the meeting. Shelton and Bond said they did not see Obama while they were in the West Wing for roughly 45 minutes. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to address the NAACP.s conference on July 13, they said, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also trying to schedule in appearance. The conference is being held from July 11 to 16. Shelton noted that Obama has not missed an annual NAACP meeting since he was elected to the Senate in'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Michael_W._Michalak',1,1,'2420 - C05763631.txt','FYI--Duffey and Levin Secretary\'s Dinner Monday August 17 Telephone Call from Mr. Mann TodayDyi Please see below for a note on Not including in BCL but should be brought to S\'s attention. B6 Caitlin, See below for a note on informed of this before the Monday dinner . Take care, Zia. The Secretary and Cheryl should probably be S Special Assistants, EAP/MLS received the message below from Ambassador Michalak in Hanoi. Please confirm that the message has been passed to the Secretary or appropriate person. Jessica Webster EAP/MLS 7-2566 ne1 Mr. Ambassador, Mr. Michael Mann called from Bangkok at 3:45 p.m. this afternoon. He left this message: Since Secretary Clinton will have dinner with him on Monday night, Mr. Mann would like to alert the Secretary of the event. Mr. Mann also asked if you could call him back on his cell phone at SBU','FYI--Duffey and Levin Secretary\'s Dinner Monday August 17 Telephone Call from Mr. Mann TodayDyi Please see below for a note on Not including in BCL but should be brought to S\'s attention. B6 Caitlin, See below for a note on informed of this before the Monday dinner . Take care, Zia. The Secretary and Cheryl should probably be S Special Assistants, EAP/MLS received the message below from Ambassador Michalak in Hanoi. Please confirm that the message has been passed to the Secretary or appropriate person. Jessica Webster EAP/MLS 7-2566 ne1 Mr. Ambassador, Mr. Michael Mann called from Bangkok at 3:45 p.m. this afternoon. He left this message: Since Secretary Clinton will have dinner with him on Monday night, Mr. Mann would like to alert the Secretary of the event. Mr. Mann also asked if you could call him back on his cell phone at SBU'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Micheál_Martin',1,1,'2956 - C05764764.txt','(Reuters) INLA militants to end violence, Irish foreign minister saysDUBLIN, Oct 11 (Reuters) - The Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) is about to announce the end of its violent campaign against British control of Northern Ireland, Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin said on Sunday. That\'s a welcome development, Martin told journalists ahead of his talks with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Asked whether he wanted the INLA to decommission its weapons, Martin said: Absolutely. My understanding is that would be part of the statement emanating from the INLA that they are ceasing all violent activity. Doug O\'Neill Watch Officer Operations. Center Department of State (202) 647-1512','(Reuters) INLA militants to end violence, Irish foreign minister saysDUBLIN, Oct 11 (Reuters) - The Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) is about to announce the end of its violent campaign against British control of Northern Ireland, Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin said on Sunday. \"That\'s a welcome development,\" Martin told journalists ahead of his talks with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Asked whether he wanted the INLA to decommission its weapons, Martin said: \"Absolutely. My understanding is that would be part of the statement emanating from the INLA that they are ceasing all violent activity.\" Doug O\'Neill Watch Officer Operations. Center Department of State (202) 647-1512'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Michèle_Flournoy',2,1,'2206 - C05762908.txt','London ConferenceHolbrooke just told me he was going to London on 1/6 w Lute, Liz Sherwood-Randall and, maybe, Michele Flournoy. Do you think Phil Gordon and Jack or you should go?','London ConferenceHolbrooke just told me he was going to London on 1/6 w Lute, Liz Sherwood-Randall and, maybe, Michele Flournoy. Do you think Phil Gordon and Jack or you should go?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Michèle_Flournoy',2,1,'2208 - C05762910.txt','London ConferenceOk. I do believe he should be accompanied. Let me think about who would be best. Holbrooke just told me he was going to London on 1/6 w Lute, Liz Sherwood-Randall and, maybe, Michele Flournoy. Do you think Phil Gordon and Jack or you should go?','London ConferenceOk. I do believe he should be accompanied. Let me think about who would be best. Holbrooke just told me he was going to London on 1/6 w Lute, Liz Sherwood-Randall and, maybe, Michele Flournoy. Do you think Phil Gordon and Jack or you should go?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Michèle_Montas',1,1,'1977 - C05762573.txt','WJCBill Clinton to visit Haiti Monday as UN special envoy 07/02/2009 16:58 UNITED NATIONS, July 2, 2009 (AFP) - Former US president Bill Clinton will travel to Haiti Monday for his first visit as UN special envoy to the Caribbean nation, the world body announced Thursday. Clinton, who was appointed to the post by UN chief Ban Ki-moon last month, is to confer with government officials about how to best support the efforts to prepare for hurricanes, generate new jobs and enhance the delivery of basic social services, UN spokeswoman Michele Montas told reporters. The former US president will also focus on how to ensure that the United Nations, civil society and the donor community align their activities with the government\'s recovery plan as well as with each other, she added. It will be Clinton\'s his second trip to Haiti this year. In March, he and Ban toured Haiti together and urged the international community to continue to aid the impoverished Caribbean country. Clinton, who visited Haiti while president in 1995, was the first US leader to travel to the country while in office since Franklin Roosevelt in 1934. The former US president has sought to focus world attention on Haiti which was devastated by hurricanes last year and is the poorest country in the western hemisphere.','WJCBill Clinton to visit Haiti Monday as UN special envoy 07/02/2009 16:58 UNITED NATIONS, July 2, 2009 (AFP) - Former US president Bill Clinton will travel to Haiti Monday for his first visit as UN special envoy to the Caribbean nation, the world body announced Thursday. Clinton, who was appointed to the post by UN chief Ban Ki-moon last month, is to confer with government officials \"about how to best support the efforts to prepare for hurricanes, generate new jobs and enhance the delivery of basic social services,\" UN spokeswoman Michele Montas told reporters. The former US president \"will also focus on how to ensure that the United Nations, civil society and the donor community align their activities with the government\'s recovery plan as well as with each other,\" she added. It will be Clinton\'s his second trip to Haiti this year. In March, he and Ban toured Haiti together and urged the international community to continue to aid the impoverished Caribbean country. Clinton, who visited Haiti while president in 1995, was the first US leader to travel to the country while in office since Franklin Roosevelt in 1934. The former US president has sought to focus world attention on Haiti which was devastated by hurricanes last year and is the poorest country in the western hemisphere.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Michigan',2,1,'1033 - C05760248.txt','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as terrorist and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as \"terrorist\" and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Michigan',2,1,'1073 - C05760312.txt','What can we do?Thx. Pls read the following. I\'ve followed this case B6 B5 Sullivan, Jacob J B6 B5 Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated.','What can we do?Thx. Pls read the following. I\'ve followed this case B6 B5 Sullivan, Jacob J B6 B5 Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Microelectronics_and_Computer_Technology_Corporation',6,1,'1138 - C05760400.txt','Honduras Military Coup DecisionOk--i should be free after 2. Pls email when you want to talk. See NI - will call you later today to discuss my convs on this matter INTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for specified legal prohibitions on assistance. Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be','Honduras Military Coup DecisionOk--i should be free after 2. Pls email when you want to talk. See NI - will call you later today to discuss my convs on this matter INTERNAL DELIBERATIVE Dear All, After this morning\'s meeting, L undertook more research Millennium Challenge Report The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 requires the submission of a report to Congress and publication in the Federal Register of a list of countries that are candidate countries for MCC assistance, and countries that would be candidate countries but for \"specified legal prohibitions on assistance.\" Honduras is a candidate country. If Honduras is subject to the restrictions in section 7008, it would be listed in that section of the report that identifies countries that would be'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Microelectronics_and_Computer_Technology_Corporation',6,1,'2643 - C05764167.txt','Sept 9Yes, Jack can have your proxy if they can\'t adjust the time. I will see if moving the time is an option. I really want to go to Cronkite\'s service. Can we change time for MCC to late afternoon? If not, can Jack preside?','Sept 9Yes, Jack can have your proxy if they can\'t adjust the time. I will see if moving the time is an option. I really want to go to Cronkite\'s service. Can we change time for MCC to late afternoon? If not, can Jack preside?'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Microelectronics_and_Computer_Technology_Corporation',6,1,'2644 - C05764169.txt','Sept 9We will push them to adjust. They shouldn\'t do this without you. Yes, Jack can have your proxy if they can\'t adjust the time. I will see if moving the time is an option. I really want to go to Cronkite\'s service. Can we change time for MCC to late afternoon? If not, can Jack preside?','Sept 9We will push them to adjust. They shouldn\'t do this without you. Yes, Jack can have your proxy if they can\'t adjust the time. I will see if moving the time is an option. I really want to go to Cronkite\'s service. Can we change time for MCC to late afternoon? If not, can Jack preside?'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Microelectronics_and_Computer_Technology_Corporation',6,1,'2646 - C05764178.txt','Sept 9They are happy to adjust to the afternoon. I am going to suggest a 3:00pm start time which should give plenty of time to return to DC. (Cronkite service starts at 10:30am) We will push them to adjust. They shouldn\'t do this without you. Yes, Jack can have your proxy if they can\'t adjust the time. I will see if moving the time is an option. I really want to go to Cronkite\'s service. Can we change time for MCC to late afternoon? If not, can Jack preside? 119','Sept 9They are happy to adjust to the afternoon. I am going to suggest a 3:00pm start time which should give plenty of time to return to DC. (Cronkite service starts at 10:30am) We will push them to adjust. They shouldn\'t do this without you. Yes, Jack can have your proxy if they can\'t adjust the time. I will see if moving the time is an option. I really want to go to Cronkite\'s service. Can we change time for MCC to late afternoon? If not, can Jack preside? 119'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Microelectronics_and_Computer_Technology_Corporation',6,1,'3019 - C05764885.txt','Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve Radlet Fwd: Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve RadletCheryl, Thank You again. Steve, I am absolutely delighted to have you in our team. You come with a great credential and I am very thankful to Secretary Clinton, and Cheryl for bringing you to MCC. We have a lot of work ahead of us but together I believe we could bring MCC to the next stage. I will be in DC starting early next week and will let you know in advance so that we could spend time together. If you need to reach me, please feel free to call me anytime at Thank You. Daniel Cheryl, thanks for connecting us. More importantly, thanks to Secretary Clinton and to you for your confidence in us as we move forward with the MCC. It\'s a very exciting time, and a very exciting challenge! Daniel, I am very pleased to meet you virtually, and look forward to meeting you in person next week. Please let me know a convenient time and we\'ll get together. It is probably best to use my personal email so my current colleagues don\'t get too jumpy! So you can reach me at: Thanks! Daniel and Steve: First, congratulations to you both. The Secretary is very excited about your pending service as CEO and Deputy at the MCC. She knows that you will do a great job in providing the vision, leadership and support MCC deserves in navigating the complex world of elevating development in the context of our foreign policy. I wanted to introduce the two of you by email so you could reach out to each other and coordinate connecting. I know Daniel will be in Washington starting next week for a period, and will be coordinating with you all to schedule time to see you as convenient. I know the Secretary also will want to make sure she has a chance to connect with you both as well. Looking forward to next week. Best. cdm','Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve Radlet Fwd: Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve RadletCheryl, Thank You again. Steve, I am absolutely delighted to have you in our team. You come with a great credential and I am very thankful to Secretary Clinton, and Cheryl for bringing you to MCC. We have a lot of work ahead of us but together I believe we could bring MCC to the next stage. I will be in DC starting early next week and will let you know in advance so that we could spend time together. If you need to reach me, please feel free to call me anytime at Thank You. Daniel Cheryl, thanks for connecting us. More importantly, thanks to Secretary Clinton and to you for your confidence in us as we move forward with the MCC. It\'s a very exciting time, and a very exciting challenge! Daniel, I am very pleased to meet you virtually, and look forward to meeting you in person next week. Please let me know a convenient time and we\'ll get together. It is probably best to use my personal email so my current colleagues don\'t get too jumpy! So you can reach me at: Thanks! Daniel and Steve: First, congratulations to you both. The Secretary is very excited about your pending service as CEO and Deputy at the MCC. She knows that you will do a great job in providing the vision, leadership and support MCC deserves in navigating the complex world of elevating development in the context of our foreign policy. I wanted to introduce the two of you by email so you could reach out to each other and coordinate connecting. I know Daniel will be in Washington starting next week for a period, and will be coordinating with you all to schedule time to see you as convenient. I know the Secretary also will want to make sure she has a chance to connect with you both as well. Looking forward to next week. Best. cdm'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Microelectronics_and_Computer_Technology_Corporation',6,1,'3020 - C05764886.txt','Fwd: Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve Radlet Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve RadletCheryl, thanks for connecting us. More importantly, thanks to Secretary Clinton and to you for your confidence in us as we move forward with the MCC. It\'s a very exciting time, and a very exciting challenge! Daniel, I am very pleased to meet you virtually, and look forward to meeting you in person next week. Please let me know a convenient time and we\'ll get together. It is probably best to use my personal email so my current colleagues don\'t get too jumpy! So you can reach me at: Thanks! Steve Daniel and Steve: First, congratulations to you both. The Secretary is very excited about your pending service as CEO and Deputy at the MCC. She knows that you will do a great job in providing the vision, leadership and support MCC deserves in navigating the complex world of elevating development in the context of our foreign policy. I wanted to introduce the two of you by email so you could reach out to each other and coordinate connecting. I know Daniel will be in Washington starting next week for a period, and will be coordinating with you all to schedule time to see you as convenient. I know the Secretary also will want to make sure she has a chance to connect with you both as well.','Fwd: Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve Radlet Connecting Daniel Yohannes and Steve RadletCheryl, thanks for connecting us. More importantly, thanks to Secretary Clinton and to you for your confidence in us as we move forward with the MCC. It\'s a very exciting time, and a very exciting challenge! Daniel, I am very pleased to meet you virtually, and look forward to meeting you in person next week. Please let me know a convenient time and we\'ll get together. It is probably best to use my personal email so my current colleagues don\'t get too jumpy! So you can reach me at: Thanks! Steve Daniel and Steve: First, congratulations to you both. The Secretary is very excited about your pending service as CEO and Deputy at the MCC. She knows that you will do a great job in providing the vision, leadership and support MCC deserves in navigating the complex world of elevating development in the context of our foreign policy. I wanted to introduce the two of you by email so you could reach out to each other and coordinate connecting. I know Daniel will be in Washington starting next week for a period, and will be coordinating with you all to schedule time to see you as convenient. I know the Secretary also will want to make sure she has a chance to connect with you both as well.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Microfinance',2,1,'1389 - C05761044.txt','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or G. The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed statethink tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)','E newsFYI Source of the rumor I mentioned this a.m. ? FP Not sure if people have seen this item from Foreign Policy magazine: Names: State, Mexico Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:56pm Washington foreign policy hands in and out of the administration say that Maria Otero is likely to be nominated to be under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs, or \"G\". The Bolivian-born Otero is president and CEO of Accion International and a member of the board of the Clinton Global Initiative, and is an expert on sustainable microfinance with an interest in global women\'s issues, a key interest of Secretary Clinton. Former State Department counselor Wendy Sherman is being discussed for high level posts. Among them, the Asia expert, Albright Group principal, and close Hillary Clinton advisor is being discussed as a candidate for under secretary of state for economic affairs, now that Lael Brainard has gone to the Treasury Department, and as a possible nominee to be uS, ambassador to China. (Update: and USAID administrator.) Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual has been reported likely to be nominated to be Obama\'s ambassador to Mexico. While some reports have suggested that Pascual, now vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, authored a paper describing Mexico as a failed state;think tank hands noted that Pascual was not the author of a report produced last year by Brookings on weak and failed states. (The study that seems to be in question, Index of State Weakness in the Developing World, rates Mexico in the top quintile of developing countries, the 120th weakest out of 141, e.g. among the strongest, and was Co- directed by Susan Rice, now U.S. ambassador to the UN). Pascual alluded to the issue in a conversation with Brookings staff yesterday. Pascual was the first coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization at the State Department. (A call to his office was directed to the communications office, which declined to comment on his status.)'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Microfinance',2,1,'3025 - C05764894.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars. Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of Dead Aid, the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\" Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of \"Dead Aid\", the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Microsoft',4,1,'1897 - C05762395.txt','Undeliverable: Followup FollowupAttachments: details.txt Followup (1.19 KB) Delivery has failed to these recipients or distribution lists: mhcaleja@state.gov The recipient\'s e-mail address was not found in the recipient\'s e-mail system. Microsoft Exchange will not try to redeliver this message for you. Please check the e-mail address and try resending this message, or provide the following diagnostic text to your system administrator. 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Return-Path: HDR22@clintonemail.com 148'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Microsoft',4,1,'1913 - C05762438.txt','Shanghai FollowupHope you are doing well after your surgery today. So sorry you have to deal with this. A couple items: - Tom Donohue reports that he called Inouye today and he listened, asked O\'s but did not commit - I don\'t want to get overconfident but we had a very good week on the Expo. Pepsi at $5M, Microsoft at $1M, Corning at $500K (privately). - Great mtg today at GE with about 20 corporations. 15 said they would look at it seriously. I think this has turned around. Spoke to Ginsberg, Sosnik (NBA), Mantz and they are engaged. Get well. Kris Either she or Huma does. I do not know her but I will call her. Does Lauren have her info? Pls contact Judith Barnett who has lots of ideas about partnering w business about the Middle East. Do you know her? 77','Shanghai FollowupHope you are doing well after your surgery today. So sorry you have to deal with this. A couple items: - Tom Donohue reports that he called Inouye today and he listened, asked O\'s but did not commit - I don\'t want to get overconfident but we had a very good week on the Expo. Pepsi at $5M, Microsoft at $1M, Corning at $500K (privately). - Great mtg today at GE with about 20 corporations. 15 said they would look at it seriously. I think this has turned around. Spoke to Ginsberg, Sosnik (NBA), Mantz and they are engaged. Get well. Kris Either she or Huma does. I do not know her but I will call her. Does Lauren have her info? Pls contact Judith Barnett who has lots of ideas about partnering w business about the Middle East. Do you know her? 77'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Microsoft',4,1,'2136 - C05762808.txt','Undeliverable: Thanks ThanksCorrect address is: You had just inverted the o and the u in her last name. Lauren Pls call Fluornoy\'s office at DOD and check this address which she sent me this am and send me the correct one asap. Thx. 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Diagnostic information for administrators: Generating server: 9 Thread-Topic: Thanks Thread-Index: AcnHgzQ9CXPTB9LmTC2AwUsPbh5yjw== Message-ID: <786762D781A7FF4FAC906089284044880332BC6E7BPCLNTINET08.clinton.local> Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: acceptlanguage: en-US Content-Type: text/plain charset=utf-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: base64 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Brightmail-Tracker: AAAAAQ6CR+E= X-STA-Metric: 39 (engine=024) X-STA-NotSpam: cc:2**0 michele hillary thanks issues X-STA-Spam: subject:Thanks best, header:Message-ID:1 her best X-BTI-AntiSpam: score:0,sta:39/024,dcc:off,dnsbl:off,sw:off,bsn:none,spf:off,dk:off,pbmf:trust/9,ipr:1/2,trusted:yes,ts:no,bs:no,ubl:off Received-SPF: none Return-Path: HDR22@clintonemail.com X-OriginalArrivalTime: 27 Apr 2009 21:57:48.0286 (UTC) FILETIME=[33F139E0:01C9C783] 2009 17:57:48 -0400 Received: from by for <newmver','Undeliverable: Thanks ThanksCorrect address is: You had just inverted the \"o\" and the \"u\" in her last name. 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Diagnostic information for administrators: Generating server: RSRCNEXFE01.rsrc.osd.mil tt< #5.1.1> #SMTP# Original message headers: Received: from OSDNSGO1R2.0SD.MIL ([130.16.205.111]) by RSRCNEXFE01.rsrc.osd.mil with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.3959); Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:48 -0400 Received: from osdnspgwO3r2.osd.mil (unknown [130.16.210.73]) by OSDNSGO1R2.0SD.MIL (BorderWare MXtreme Mail Firewall) with ESMTP id EEEDAB587L for Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:53 -0400 (EDT) X-AuditID: 8210d249-a4b48bb0000007bd-ec-49f62a61e8cd Received: from mail.clintonemail.com (ool-18bbeabb.static.optonline.net [24.187.234.187]) by osdnspgwO3r2.osd.mil (Symantec Mail Security) with SMTP id D9C0518678E for Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:53 -0400 (EDT) Thread-Topic: Thanks Thread-Index: AcnHgzQ9CXPTB9LmTC2AwUsPbh5yjw== Message-ID: <786762D781A7FF4FAC9060892B4044880332BC6E7B@CLNTINET08.clinton.local> Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: acceptlanguage: en-US Content-Type: text/plain; charset=\"utf-8\" Content-Transfer-Encoding: base64 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Brightmail-Tracker: AAAAAQ6CR+E= X-STA-Metric: 39 (engine=024) X-STA-NotSpam: cc:2**0 michele hillary thanks issues X-STA-Spam: subject:Thanks best, header:Message-ID:1 her best X-BTI-AntiSpam: score:0,sta:39/024,dcc:off,dnsbl:off,sw:off,bsn:none,spf:off,dk:off,pbmf:trust/9,ipr:1/2,trusted:yes,ts:no,bs:no,ubl:off Received-SPF: none Return-Path: HDR22@clintonemail.com X-OriginalArrivalTime: 27 Apr 2009 21:57:48.0286 (UTC) FILETIME=[33F139E0:01C9C783]'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'1278 - C05760652.txt','PD and working document on responsibilitiesAttachments: Special Advisor for Nonproliferation and Arms Control.docx Working document, SANAC areas of responsibility.docx Huma ? can you print for HRC? Thanks. cdm B6 Ellen: Attached are revised position descriptions and original taskings list for Bob Einhorn. He and I discussed these yesterday. Please review and after you have had a chance to do so, please give me a call. Best. cdm Cheryl, Attached are the two papers, cleaned up. Thanks. Bob','PD and working document on responsibilitiesAttachments: Special Advisor for Nonproliferation and Arms Control.docx; Working document, SANAC areas of responsibility.docx Huma ? can you print for HRC? Thanks. cdm B6 Ellen: Attached are revised position descriptions and original taskings list for Bob Einhorn. He and I discussed these yesterday. Please review and after you have had a chance to do so, please give me a call. Best. cdm Cheryl, Attached are the two papers, cleaned up. Thanks. Bob'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'1296 - C05760683.txt','Mexico trip reportAttachments: Mexico trip report.docx Attached is a draft of your Mexico trip report to POTUS. I\'m also sending it by fax. I look forward to incorporating your edits. 1Q','Mexico trip reportAttachments: Mexico trip report.docx Attached is a draft of your Mexico trip report to POTUS. I\'m also sending it by fax. I look forward to incorporating your edits. 1Q'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'1345 - C05760767.txt','Haiti Dinner Invite ListAttachments: 2009-04-08 Dinner Invite List.docx Final Dinner List ? 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It will also be included in her materials. Jack\'s budget testimony -- 28','Budget TestimonyAttachments: FY 2010_testimony-- HACFO Lew.docx RELEASE IN FULL Huma Will you print for HRC for the plane ? it gives background for budget testimony. It will also be included in her materials. Jack\'s budget testimony -- 28'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'1536 - C05761330.txt','Budget TestimonyAttachments: FY_2010_testimony-- HACFO Lew.docx Huma Will you print for HRC for the plane ? it gives background for budget testimony. It will also be included in her materials. Jack\'s budget testimony','Budget TestimonyAttachments: FY_2010_testimony-- HACFO Lew.docx Huma Will you print for HRC for the plane ? it gives background for budget testimony. It will also be included in her materials. Jack\'s budget testimony'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'1592 - C05761429.txt','dinner tomorrow night at 6:00pmAttachments: Foreign Aid Reform v4.docx Foreign Aid Reform dinner agenda.docx Will print for you in am too All Attached is an agenda and background paper to help guide tomorrow\'s discussion. Thanks - Dana. As a reminder, please join the Secretary for a working dinner tomorrow night at 6:00pm on the 8th Floor in the Monroe room. The topic of this session will be Foreign Assistance: Principles and Process for a Comprehensive Plan. Please let me know if you need any further details ? Emily and Juliana, I am sending you information on how to get into the building at that time. 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CONFIDENTIAL December 15, 2009 For: Hillary','H: Memo, idea on Berlusconi attack. SidAttachments: hrc memo berlusconi 121509.docx Pls print. CONFIDENTIAL December 15, 2009 For: Hillary'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'1641 - C05761508.txt','FINAL Pakistan Texting Campaign TQ FVV: FINAL Pakistan Texting Campaign TQAttachments: 060209 Taken Question - Current Total of Pak IDPs via Texting Campaign .1B-D RB.docx U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release June 2, 2009 2009/ Question Taken at June 1, 2009 Daily Press Briefing Current results of Texting Campaign for Humanitarian Aid to Pakistan Q. How much money has been raised through the texting campaign for humanitarian aid for Pakistan? A. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reported that as of June 1, 2009, a total of $135,008 in private donations from U.S. sources for humanitarian aid to Pakistan had been received. Of that total, $31,390 was received via 5,722 text messages. The remainder included $84,702 received via 439 online donations and $18,916 by mail and from major donors. # # # FYI. Some interesting results on on-line contributions this far regarding Pakistani IDPs. Pi','FINAL Pakistan Texting Campaign TQ FVV: FINAL Pakistan Texting Campaign TQAttachments: 060209 Taken Question - Current Total of Pak IDPs via Texting Campaign .1B-D RB.docx U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release June 2, 2009 2009/ Question Taken at June 1, 2009 Daily Press Briefing Current results of Texting Campaign for Humanitarian Aid to Pakistan Q. How much money has been raised through the texting campaign for humanitarian aid for Pakistan? A. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reported that as of June 1, 2009, a total of $135,008 in private donations from U.S. sources for humanitarian aid to Pakistan had been received. Of that total, $31,390 was received via 5,722 text messages. The remainder included $84,702 received via 439 online donations; and $18,916 by mail and from major donors. # # # FYI. Some interesting results on on-line contributions this far regarding Pakistani IDPs. Pi'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'1699 - C05761691.txt','Dyncorps Post Story -- Second Shoe To Drop FINAL version - Note to Lew - DyncorpAttachments: Dyncorps Sec Note.doc Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx FYI Folks, You may recall an April 17 Post story on problems with Dyncorps in Afghanistan which focused on a suspected drug overdose death, breakdown in internal controls within the company, and actions the USG and the firm were taking. The other issue that surfaced at the time was a colossal error in judgment by one of the contractors\' employees in hiring an adolescent boy dancer for some sort of event that, at least to most folks, looked very inappropriate. The Post is now looking at the dancing boy, which was not included in the April 17, article, and we expect will soon publish a story on it. The Post inquiry at this point focuses only on confirming whether or not there\'s an OIG investigation. We are, of course, referring the Post to the OIG on such a question. However, the premise for the question raises the issue again in some eye-popping rhetoric which could feature in the follow-up story, so I wanted to make sure everyone had a heads-up. We have already relieved the folks involved with both incidents and I am meeting with the firm\'s CEO today to hear his report on his trip to Afghanistan and Iraq to address these, as well as other, issues on which we have demanded corrective actions. I\'m attaching the original note to Deputy Secretary Lew at the time of the original inquiry which lays out both issues, a copy of the memo the INL section at Embassy Kabul provided to Post Management on the most recent Post inquiry, as well as the Post inquiry itself for context. David. Incoming from Post: According to my reporting, the week of April 13th, the DynCorp regional commander from Konduz, Flint Chambers, allowed his men to hire a 15-year-old boy dancer to do tribal dances at a DynCorp party on the training site. Some 15 or so DynCorp employees in attendance pulled out a single chair and had the boy do mock lap dances. This was captured on video. The video shows DynCorp employees putting dollar bills in the boy\'s waistband, just as they would a stripper\'s garter. The revelry lasted about 45 minutes. 74 Dyncorps Sec Note.doc>> Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx>> 25','Dyncorps Post Story -- Second Shoe To Drop FINAL version - Note to Lew - DyncorpAttachments: Dyncorps Sec Note.doc; Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx FYI Folks, You may recall an April 17 Post story on problems with Dyncorps in Afghanistan which focused on a suspected drug overdose death, breakdown in internal controls within the company, and actions the USG and the firm were taking. The other issue that surfaced at the time was a colossal error in judgment by one of the contractors\' employees in hiring an adolescent boy dancer for some sort of event that, at least to most folks, looked very inappropriate. The Post is now looking at the dancing boy, which was not included in the April 17, article, and we expect will soon publish a story on it. The Post inquiry at this point focuses only on confirming whether or not there\'s an OIG investigation. We are, of course, referring the Post to the OIG on such a question. However, the premise for the question raises the issue again in some eye-popping rhetoric which could feature in the follow-up story, so I wanted to make sure everyone had a heads-up. We have already relieved the folks involved with both incidents and I am meeting with the firm\'s CEO today to hear his report on his trip to Afghanistan and Iraq to address these, as well as other, issues on which we have demanded corrective actions. I\'m attaching the original note to Deputy Secretary Lew at the time of the original inquiry which lays out both issues, a copy of the memo the INL section at Embassy Kabul provided to Post Management on the most recent Post inquiry, as well as the Post inquiry itself for context. David. Incoming from Post: \"According to my reporting, the week of April 13th, the DynCorp regional commander from Konduz, Flint Chambers, allowed his men to hire a 15-year-old boy dancer to do tribal dances at a DynCorp party on the training site. Some 15 or so DynCorp employees in attendance pulled out a single chair and had the boy do mock lap dances. This was captured on video. The video shows DynCorp employees putting dollar bills in the boy\'s waistband, just as they would a stripper\'s garter. The revelry lasted about 45 minutes. 74 Dyncorps Sec Note.doc>> Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx>> 25'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'177 - C05739768.txt','H: Latest intel: Libyan leadership private discussions. SidAttachments: rim memo Libyan Leadership Private Discussions 102512,docx CONFIDENTIAL October 25, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Latest intel: Libyan leadership private discussions. SidAttachments: rim memo Libyan Leadership Private Discussions 102512,docx CONFIDENTIAL October 25, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'1772 - C05761869.txt','Savage holding pattern and next stepsAttachments: Savage case - related legal background.docx On Michael Savage: Joan wanted everyone to clearly understand before any further discussion occurred with UK that Savage\'s exclusion could also have occurred under our legal regime so to the extent we want to suggest to UK that his exclusion on free speech grounds is inappropriate (or any thing of that like) that we should understand we may appear slightly hypocritical given our legal regime and actions. Background on Related Law This is what L staff, in coordination with EUR, have said to Savage\'s lawyer: ? The demarche was delivered Friday in London, to FCO and Home Office officials. The Embassy passed your letter to them, drawing their attention in particular to Mr. Savage\'s statement that he had never advocated violence and that his statements had never instigated violence. The British officials said that, given Mr. Savage\'s legal action in the UK, Treasury solicitors would contact his legal representatives directly to provide details of the comments that had given rise to the decision to exclude him. Joan 4','Savage holding pattern and next stepsAttachments: Savage case - related legal background.docx On Michael Savage: Joan wanted everyone to clearly understand before any further discussion occurred with UK that Savage\'s exclusion could also have occurred under our legal regime so to the extent we want to suggest to UK that his exclusion on free speech grounds is inappropriate (or any thing of that like) that we should understand we may appear slightly hypocritical given our legal regime and actions. Background on Related Law This is what L staff, in coordination with EUR, have said to Savage\'s lawyer: ? The demarche was delivered Friday in London, to FCO and Home Office officials. The Embassy passed your letter to them, drawing their attention in particular to Mr. Savage\'s statement that he had never advocated violence and that his statements had never instigated violence. The British officials said that, given Mr. Savage\'s legal action in the UK, Treasury solicitors would contact his legal representatives directly to provide details of the comments that had given rise to the decision to exclude him. Joan 4'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'1805 - C05761920.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for Everyonesure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan <<Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx>> Susan H. Swart Chief Information Officer Department of State (202) 647-2889','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for Everyonesure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan <<Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx>> Susan H. Swart Chief Information Officer Department of State (202) 647-2889'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'1807 - C05761922.txt','Timeline & Deliverables for your review [EMAIL TO CDM FROM ARCM] Timeline & Deliverables for your reviewAttachments: CDM.TimelineDeliverables.05.13.09.docx FYI in case there is anything you want me to address ? Alec and I meet weekly and have been driving toward a plan for how he will deploy his time and resources. This is his first pass on which we are meeting to discuss tomorrow. cdm Cheryl: In anticipation of our meeting tomorrow, below and attached are a timeline and deliverables as we discussed last week. I am having a lot of fun. I\'m working my tail off, which I enjoy. If demand is an indicator of performance, I think I\'m getting off to a strong start. I\'m wound up about my concept of 21st century statecraft (and loved hearing those words come out of HRC\'s mouth at NYU) and am wound up about the possibilities of government to people and people to government communication as a way of revolutionizing statecraft and empowering people across the globe. I think this can be a major part of HRC\'s legacy. Anyway ... here\'s the requested content for your review:','Timeline & Deliverables for your review [EMAIL TO CDM FROM ARCM] Timeline & Deliverables for your reviewAttachments: CDM.TimelineDeliverables.05.13.09.docx FYI in case there is anything you want me to address ? Alec and I meet weekly and have been driving toward a plan for how he will deploy his time and resources. This is his first pass on which we are meeting to discuss tomorrow. cdm Cheryl: In anticipation of our meeting tomorrow, below and attached are a timeline and deliverables as we discussed last week. I am having a lot of fun. I\'m working my tail off, which I enjoy. If demand is an indicator of performance, I think I\'m getting off to a strong start. I\'m wound up about my concept of 21st century statecraft (and loved hearing those words come out of HRC\'s mouth at NYU) and am wound up about the possibilities of government to people and people to government communication as a way of revolutionizing statecraft and empowering people across the globe. I think this can be a major part of HRC\'s legacy. Anyway ... here\'s the requested content for your review:'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'1808 - C05761923.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 B5 fixed. speaking with Paul - just blind copied you on something re: global health. otherwise, rest will keep. cdm Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart Chief Information Officer Department of State (202) 647-2889','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 B5 fixed. speaking with Paul - just blind copied you on something re: global health. otherwise, rest will keep. cdm Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart Chief Information Officer Department of State (202) 647-2889'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'1809 - C05761924.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 yes I have some ideas we can discuss tomorrow. Can you stay until 7 if we need the time? B5 B6 cdm B5 B5 B6 B6 B5 B6 Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our corporate IT but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 yes I have some ideas we can discuss tomorrow. Can you stay until 7 if we need the time? B5 B6 cdm B5 B5 B6 B6 B5 B6 Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our \"corporate IT\" but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'1860 - C05762305.txt','Hillary: Can you open attachment? FYI, memo. SidAttachments: HRC memo Iran torture 061409.docx Choose the home loan that saves you the most $$$. Agents available at ditech.com','Hillary: Can you open attachment? FYI, memo. SidAttachments: HRC memo Iran torture 061409.docx Choose the home loan that saves you the most $$$. Agents available at ditech.com'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'190 - C05739785.txt','H: Morsi\'s private conversations today. SidAttachments: hrc memo morsi\'s private conversations 091412.docx Pis print. CONFIDENTIAL September 14, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Morsi\'s private conversations today. SidAttachments: hrc memo morsi\'s private conversations 091412.docx Pis print. CONFIDENTIAL September 14, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'1936 - C05762499.txt','Follow-up information regarding legislation mentioned in Senator Voinovich\'s call to the Follow-up information regarding legislation mentioned in Senator Voinovich\'s call to the Secretary (S. 321 andSecretary (S. 321 and S. 840) Attachments: APPInt1Bill_lpager.docx Summary of Passport Card Legislation (S. 321) for State 06.23.09.doc Rich - This is legislation voinovich talked to her about. S.840) Wilma, Attached is background information on the legislation Senator Voinovich referenced in his call with Secretary Clinton today. As Senator Voinovich mentioned to the Secretary, both bills are personal priorities for him. I am the point of contact for the Passport Card Travel Enhancement Act of 2009 (S. 321), and we would like to work with you in an effort to address State\'s concerns with the legislation. Please let me know if you have questions or need additional information regarding this bill. Todd Johnston is the point of contact for the International Clean Energy Development Act of 2009 (S.840). He can be reached at 202-224-3353. Thanks, Tara Tara Shaw Counsel Senator George V. Voinovich Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management 202-224-1331 53','Follow-up information regarding legislation mentioned in Senator Voinovich\'s call to the Follow-up information regarding legislation mentioned in Senator Voinovich\'s call to the Secretary (S. 321 andSecretary (S. 321 and S. 840) Attachments: APPInt1Bill_lpager.docx; Summary of Passport Card Legislation (S. 321) for State 06.23.09.doc Rich - This is legislation voinovich talked to her about. S.840) Wilma, Attached is background information on the legislation Senator Voinovich referenced in his call with Secretary Clinton today. As Senator Voinovich mentioned to the Secretary, both bills are personal priorities for him. I am the point of contact for the Passport Card Travel Enhancement Act of 2009 (S. 321), and we would like to work with you in an effort to address State\'s concerns with the legislation. Please let me know if you have questions or need additional information regarding this bill. Todd Johnston is the point of contact for the International Clean Energy Development Act of 2009 (S.840). He can be reached at 202-224-3353. Thanks, Tara Tara Shaw Counsel Senator George V. Voinovich Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management 202-224-1331 53'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'2060 - C05762705.txt','Memo on speech attached and in text. For you and Cheryl only no circulation. SidAttachments: hrc memo cfr speech 070809.docx CONFIDENTIAL July 9, 2009 For: Hillary','Memo on speech attached and in text. For you and Cheryl only; no circulation. SidAttachments: hrc memo cfr speech 070809.docx CONFIDENTIAL July 9, 2009 For: Hillary'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'2066 - C05762715.txt','fyi... SidAttachments: hrc memo rothkopf piece 070909.docx CONFIDENTIAL July 9, 2009 For: Hillary, Cheryl','fyi... SidAttachments: hrc memo rothkopf piece 070909.docx CONFIDENTIAL July 9, 2009 For: Hillary, Cheryl'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'2139 - C05762812.txt','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2 - AMS edits 2009-07-10 AS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2amscom.docx RELEASE IN PART B5,B6 Per your request ? here are AMS\' comments in text and general below. Oscar should print for you so you can see the red-line as it will not show up on your bb. cdm Muscatine, Lissa AM','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2 - AMS edits 2009-07-10 AS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2amscom.docx RELEASE IN PART B5,B6 Per your request ? here are AMS\' comments in text and general below. Oscar should print for you so you can see the red-line as it will not show up on your bb. cdm Muscatine, Lissa AM'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'2154 - C05762839.txt','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2 - DENNIS ROSS COMMENTS FOR IRAN 2009-07-10 335 speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2.docx Dennis comments below and but primarily in text in track changes. cdm Jake,','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2 - DENNIS ROSS COMMENTS FOR IRAN 2009-07-10 335 speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2.docx Dennis comments below and but primarily in text in track changes. cdm Jake,'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'23 - C05739580.txt','H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya. SidAttachments: hrc memo magariat attack on US in Libya 091212.docx Pis print. CONFIDENTIAL September 12, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya. SidAttachments: hrc memo magariat attack on US in Libya 091212.docx Pis print. CONFIDENTIAL September 12, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'24 - C05739583.txt','H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya. Sid H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya, SidAttachments: hrc memo magariaf, attack on US in Libya 091212.docx Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged More info, B6 CONFIDENTIAL September 12, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya. Sid H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya, SidAttachments: hrc memo magariaf, attack on US in Libya 091212.docx Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged More info, B6 CONFIDENTIAL September 12, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'241 - C05739843.txt','H. Libya, latest Benghazi intel SidAttachments: hrc memo libya, benghazi, oil 121012.docx CONFIDENTIAL December na, 2012 For: Hillary','H. Libya, latest Benghazi intel SidAttachments: hrc memo libya, benghazi, oil 121012.docx CONFIDENTIAL December na, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'2597 - C05764095.txt','Revised Op-EdAttachments: Missile Defense op-ed -- with DS edits.docx See below - are you fine with this revised draft? Rlask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Approach for Missile Defense By Hillary Onion Iran\'s development of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the Jnited States, but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will eventually enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. We deeply appreciate the willingness of the Czech and Polish Governments to host the original missile defense architecture on their soil, and the decision to deploy other systems to better meet this growing threat came as a result ofa long and careful review of our policies, capabilities, and requirements. This decision does not alter the unshakeable commitment of the United States to the security of these vital NATO allies. Rather, it reflects our determination to jointly meet the threats that endanger us all. The old focus on long-range missile defense systems left significant gaps in our ability to defend against shorter-range threats, exposing our allies and our forces stationed in Europe. Many experts have also expressed concerns about the testing record and effectiveness of the long-range interceptors that were to be deployed in Poland. Our ile\\p:/ approacri is different in a number of ways. First, we will use well-tested missile defense systems, such as the Standard Missile-3, against the current threats. And unlike the old fixed, silo-based interceptors, they will be mobile and able to shift as threats evolve. 50','Revised Op-EdAttachments: Missile Defense op-ed -- with DS edits.docx See below - are you fine with this revised draft? Rlask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Approach for Missile Defense By Hillary Onion Iran\'s development of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the Jnited States, but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will eventually enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. We deeply appreciate the willingness of the Czech and Polish Governments to host the original missile defense architecture on their soil, and the decision to deploy other systems to better meet this growing threat came as a result ofa long and careful review of our policies, capabilities, and requirements. This decision does not alter the unshakeable commitment of the United States to the security of these vital NATO allies. Rather, it reflects our determination to jointly meet the threats that endanger us all. The old focus on long-range missile defense systems left significant gaps in our ability to defend against shorter-range threats, exposing our allies and our forces stationed in Europe. Many experts have also expressed concerns about the testing record and effectiveness of the long-range interceptors that were to be deployed in Poland. Our ile\\p:/ approacri is different in a number of ways. First, we will use well-tested missile defense systems, such as the Standard Missile-3, against the current threats. And unlike the old fixed, silo-based interceptors, they will be mobile and able to shift as threats evolve. 50'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'2698 - C05764284.txt','Security ContractorsAttachments: 9-1-2009 Dyncorp Aviation Task Order Guidance.docx Fyi Cheryl: Iraq Aviation Task Order: 19','Security ContractorsAttachments: 9-1-2009 Dyncorp Aviation Task Order Guidance.docx Fyi Cheryl: Iraq Aviation Task Order: 19'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'277 - C05739887.txt','H: Intel on new Libya president, SidAttachments: hrc memo libya new president 082312.docx CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Intel on new Libya president, SidAttachments: hrc memo libya new president 082312.docx CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'278 - C05739888.txt','H: Intel on new Libya president. SidAttachments: hrc memo libya new president 082312.docx Very interesting. CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Intel on new Libya president. SidAttachments: hrc memo libya new president 082312.docx Very interesting. CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'281 - C05739891.txt','H: Intel, Libyan President, Sid H: Intel, Libyan President. SidAttachments: hrc memo Libya President 082712.docx Pls print. CONFIDENTIAL August 27, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Intel, Libyan President, Sid H: Intel, Libyan President. SidAttachments: hrc memo Libya President 082712.docx Pls print. CONFIDENTIAL August 27, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'282 - C05739892.txt','H: Intel, Libyan President. SidAttachments: hrc memo Libya President 082712.docx If true, this is encouraging. Should consider passing to Israelis. CONFIDENTIAL August 27, 2012 For: Hilary','H: Intel, Libyan President. SidAttachments: hrc memo Libya President 082712.docx If true, this is encouraging. Should consider passing to Israelis. CONFIDENTIAL August 27, 2012 For: Hilary'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'290 - C05739902.txt','H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya. SidAttachments: hrc memo magariaf, attack on US in Libya 091212.docx CONFIDENTIAL September 12, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya. SidAttachments: hrc memo magariaf, attack on US in Libya 091212.docx CONFIDENTIAL September 12, 2012 For: Hillary'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'3000 - C05764852.txt','Here is the draft agenda per our discussionAttachments: 2009-09-22 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft.docx Take a look ?we are now eliminating Saturday but agenda is here: Senior Leadership Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: Continental Breakfast 8:15am: Welcome [HRC] 8:25am: Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] 8:30am: Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o priorities] ? Our Accomplishments To Date o [HRC uses as opportunity to celebrate what has been accomplished and call out areas for recognition -show appreciation for work that has been done and set the tone of appreciation, collaboration, team approach to success] 8:50am: Funding our Needs and Ambitions - State/USAID Budgets ? Presentation by Jack Lew [10 minutes] o New Processes and Protocols for Implementing 2010 o Expectations for 2011 o Expectations for State/USAID approach ? Moderated Q and A by Lew with Greene, Smith, other appropriate support [10 minutes] 9:25am: QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Development','Here is the draft agenda per our discussionAttachments: 2009-09-22 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft.docx Take a look ?we are now eliminating Saturday but agenda is here: Senior Leadership Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: Continental Breakfast 8:15am: Welcome [HRC] 8:25am: Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] 8:30am: Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o priorities] ? Our Accomplishments To Date o [HRC uses as opportunity to celebrate what has been accomplished and call out areas for recognition -show appreciation for work that has been done and set the tone of appreciation, collaboration, team approach to success] 8:50am: Funding our Needs and Ambitions - State/USAID Budgets ? Presentation by Jack Lew [10 minutes] o New Processes and Protocols for Implementing 2010 o Expectations for 2011 o Expectations for State/USAID approach ? Moderated Q and A by Lew with Greene, Smith, other appropriate support [10 minutes] 9:25am: QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Development'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'3054 - C05764934.txt','Holbrooke Summary - attached and below Holbrooke docAttachments: Holbrooke points.docx Holbrooke\'s Contributions on Af/Pak Holbrooke has assembled an unprecedented interagency team to carry out the work on Af/Pak ? a whole-of-government team in DC and a reorganized and reenergized U.S. mission in Kabul. Holbrooke\'s team is actually getting things done, including the implementation of more than 20 detailed action plans. Some examples of the work thus far: ? The civilian surge in Afghanistan is on pace to meet targets by end of year. ? Our approach to assistance in Afghanistan has changed dramatically, both through the consolidation of efforts under Tony Wayne and the review (and sometimes rejection) of assistance contracts. ? ? Holbrooke has opened and is actively pursuing R/R channels. ? The swift and comprehensive U.S. response helped alleviate and reduce the impact of the Swat refugee crisis. ? ? The trilateral meetings have helped create conditions for progress on key cross-border issues. )11 Sullivan, Jacob J As we discussed, here is an updated and reconceptualized Holbrooke doc. B6','Holbrooke Summary - attached and below Holbrooke docAttachments: Holbrooke points.docx Holbrooke\'s Contributions on Af/Pak Holbrooke has assembled an unprecedented interagency team to carry out the work on Af/Pak ? a whole-of-government team in DC and a reorganized and reenergized U.S. mission in Kabul. Holbrooke\'s team is actually getting things done, including the implementation of more than 20 detailed action plans. Some examples of the work thus far: ? The civilian surge in Afghanistan is on pace to meet targets by end of year. ? Our approach to assistance in Afghanistan has changed dramatically, both through the consolidation of efforts under Tony Wayne and the review (and sometimes rejection) of assistance contracts. ? ? Holbrooke has opened and is actively pursuing R/R channels. ? The swift and comprehensive U.S. response helped alleviate and reduce the impact of the Swat refugee crisis. ? ? The trilateral meetings have helped create conditions for progress on key cross-border issues. )11 Sullivan, Jacob J As we discussed, here is an updated and reconceptualized Holbrooke doc. B6'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'3129 - C05765064.txt','FfFHi Melanne, I don\'t have electronic access to all documents, but attached are a few documents that might be helpful. Please let me know if you need more than the attached. Alice may be able to provide more when she gets back to the control room. Madelyn Forum for the Future Background.pdf>> Annotated Agenda final.pdf Press FFF Fact Sheet for the Media.docx Other General Briefers 102809-BM-Democracy Assistance Dialogue.docx>> <<102809-BM-Foundation for the Future.doc>> 102809-BM- Gender Institute.doc>>','FfFHi Melanne, I don\'t have electronic access to all documents, but attached are a few documents that might be helpful. Please let me know if you need more than the attached. Alice may be able to provide more when she gets back to the control room. Madelyn Forum for the Future Background.pdf>> Annotated Agenda final.pdf Press FFF Fact Sheet for the Media.docx Other General Briefers 102809-BM-Democracy Assistance Dialogue.docx>> <<102809-BM-Foundation for the Future.doc>> 102809-BM- Gender Institute.doc>>'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'3197 - C05765340.txt','New memo: Westerwelle. SidAttachments: hrc memo westerwelle 110809.docx CONFIDENTIAL November 8, 2009 For: Hillary','New memo: Westerwelle. SidAttachments: hrc memo westerwelle 110809.docx CONFIDENTIAL November 8, 2009 For: Hillary'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'3367 - C05765905.txt','Updated VersionAttachments: DS - Kabul - WCC Testimony (7).docx For hRC\'s review it\'s time sensitive and due today, so if you can print for her that would be ideal. \'anks. ca.).','Updated VersionAttachments: DS - Kabul - WCC Testimony (7).docx For hRC\'s review it\'s time sensitive and due today, so if you can print for her that would be ideal. \'anks. ca.).'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'3423 - C05766018.txt','H: Memo, idea on Berlusconi attack. SidAttachments: hrc memo berlusconi 121509.docx CONFIDENTIAL December 15, 2009 For: Hillary','H: Memo, idea on Berlusconi attack. SidAttachments: hrc memo berlusconi 121509.docx CONFIDENTIAL December 15, 2009 For: Hillary'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'3459 - C05766069.txt','Trying againAttachments: 2009 12 12 Human Rights 10 am.docx Hi, Attached is a new draft in which I have tried to pack in the changes/additions you requested yesterday (as well as Cheryl\'s and Lissa\'s suggested edits). To use a metaphor (or rather simile) of the season, we are at the stage where it\'s a bit like decorating a Christmas tree: trying to hang the ornaments so no branch bends too much, and so the whole tree stays upright. I wanted to get it to you first, but will circulate to the others now, and can send to Oscar if that\'s helpful in terms of getting you a hard copy. Dan','Trying againAttachments: 2009 12 12 Human Rights 10 am.docx Hi, Attached is a new draft in which I have tried to pack in the changes/additions you requested yesterday (as well as Cheryl\'s and Lissa\'s suggested edits). To use a metaphor (or rather simile) of the season, we are at the stage where it\'s a bit like decorating a Christmas tree: trying to hang the ornaments so no branch bends too much, and so the whole tree stays upright. I wanted to get it to you first, but will circulate to the others now, and can send to Oscar if that\'s helpful in terms of getting you a hard copy. Dan'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'3500 - C05766133.txt','New DraftAttachments: 2009 12 13 Human Rights HRC edits 540pm.docx This draft, for the 7pm call, reflects HRC edits. Dan Daniel Baer 202-687-1403 (o)','New DraftAttachments: 2009 12 13 Human Rights HRC edits 540pm.docx This draft, for the 7pm call, reflects HRC edits. Dan Daniel Baer 202-687-1403 (o)'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'3581 - C05766293.txt','Proposed Final Retreat AgendaAttachments: 2009-09-28 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft - Revised2.docx Attached and below is the proposed final Retreat Agenda. The chief challenge I see is in having each bureau give 3 minutes on their top 3 priorities. I think it is worthwhile from the standpoint that this is the first time all will be together with the chance to see/meet and hear from everyone, but it will take time to hear from everyone. I\'ve broken it up into 2 sections of an hour each. Without these sections, the Retreat would breathe ? with them it\'s tight though I have left padding in each section. I also am holding a place for up front for Susan Rice to present if she comes ? she has not rsvped. Please see below and attached and advise if there are other suggested changes. Bill Burns cannot attend the retreat and currently will give his update on Iran to Jim we also will have Jim address Iraq in his overview too. Cdm Leadership Learning Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: 8:30am: 8:35am: Continental Breakfast Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o Priorities o Our Accomplishments To Date 8:50am The Next 6 Months ? On the Horizon (including Iraq/Iran) [Jim Steinberg] [10 min] ? The 2011 Budget Challenge [Jack Lew] [10 min] ? QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Dev [10 min]','Proposed Final Retreat AgendaAttachments: 2009-09-28 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft - Revised2.docx Attached and below is the proposed final Retreat Agenda. The chief challenge I see is in having each bureau give 3 minutes on their top 3 priorities. I think it is worthwhile from the standpoint that this is the first time all will be together with the chance to see/meet and hear from everyone, but it will take time to hear from everyone. I\'ve broken it up into 2 sections of an hour each. Without these sections, the Retreat would breathe ? with them it\'s tight though I have left padding in each section. I also am holding a place for up front for Susan Rice to present if she comes ? she has not rsvped. Please see below and attached and advise if there are other suggested changes. Bill Burns cannot attend the retreat and currently will give his update on Iran to Jim; we also will have Jim address Iraq in his overview too. Cdm Leadership Learning Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: 8:30am: 8:35am: Continental Breakfast Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o Priorities o Our Accomplishments To Date 8:50am The Next 6 Months ? On the Horizon (including Iraq/Iran) [Jim Steinberg] [10 min] ? The 2011 Budget Challenge [Jack Lew] [10 min] ? QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Dev [10 min]'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'3643 - C05766457.txt','Memo on Tony Blair, politics behind Eu presidency & Berlin trip. SidAttachments: hrc memo blair berlin 102309.docx CONFIDENTIAL October 23, 2009 For: Hillary','Memo on Tony Blair, politics behind Eu presidency & Berlin trip. SidAttachments: hrc memo blair berlin 102309.docx CONFIDENTIAL October 23, 2009 For: Hillary'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'3658 - C05766493.txt','Wanted you to seeAttachments: Haiti Pledge.docx fyi I hope you\'re doing well and surviving. I wanted you and Secretary Clinton to know what Claudio and Amarilis Osorio are doing on behalf of Haiti reconstruction (attached). Hope you\'re well. Jonathan Mantz Managing Director BGR Government Affairs, LLC BGR I.Kkx\' The Homer Building, Eleventh Floor South 601 Thirteenth Street NW Washinp-ton DC 20005 Fax: 202-833-9392 www.bgrdc.com','Wanted you to seeAttachments: Haiti Pledge.docx fyi I hope you\'re doing well and surviving. I wanted you and Secretary Clinton to know what Claudio and Amarilis Osorio are doing on behalf of Haiti reconstruction (attached). Hope you\'re well. Jonathan Mantz Managing Director BGR Government Affairs, LLC BGR I.Kkx\' The Homer Building, Eleventh Floor South 601 Thirteenth Street NW Washinp-ton DC 20005 Fax: 202-833-9392 www.bgrdc.com'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'367 - C05758520.txt','Timeline & Deliverables for your review [EMAIL TO CDM FROM AROSS] Timeline & Deliverables for your reviewAttachments: CDM.TimelineDeliverables.05.13.09.docx Pls print. FYI in case there is anything you want me to address? Alec and I meet weekly and have been driving toward a plan for how he will deploy his time and resources. This is his first pass on which we are meeting to discuss tomorrow. cdm Cheryl: In anticipation of our meeting tomorrow, below and attached are a timeline and deliverables as we discussed last week. I am having a lot of fun. I\'m working my tail off, which I enjoy. If demand is an indicator of performance, I think I\'m getting off to a strong start. I\'m wound up about my concept of 21st century statecraft (and loved hearing those words come out of HRC\'s mouth at NYU) and am wound up about the possibilities of government to people and people to government communication as a way of revolutionizing statecraft and empowering people across the globe. I think this can be a major part of HRC\'s legacy. Anyway ... here\'s the requested content for your review:','Timeline & Deliverables for your review [EMAIL TO CDM FROM AROSS] Timeline & Deliverables for your reviewAttachments: CDM.TimelineDeliverables.05.13.09.docx Pls print. FYI in case there is anything you want me to address? Alec and I meet weekly and have been driving toward a plan for how he will deploy his time and resources. This is his first pass on which we are meeting to discuss tomorrow. cdm Cheryl: In anticipation of our meeting tomorrow, below and attached are a timeline and deliverables as we discussed last week. I am having a lot of fun. I\'m working my tail off, which I enjoy. If demand is an indicator of performance, I think I\'m getting off to a strong start. I\'m wound up about my concept of 21st century statecraft (and loved hearing those words come out of HRC\'s mouth at NYU) and am wound up about the possibilities of government to people and people to government communication as a way of revolutionizing statecraft and empowering people across the globe. I think this can be a major part of HRC\'s legacy. Anyway ... here\'s the requested content for your review:'),(4.017383521075972,4.017383521075972,2500,'Microsoft_Word',45,1,'3754 - C05766673.txt','H: BREAKTHROUGH IN NI TALKS! SidAttachments: hrc memo ni breakthrough 013010.docx CONFIDENTIAL January 30, 2010 For: Hillary','H: BREAKTHROUGH IN NI TALKS! SidAttachments: hrc memo ni breakthrough 013010.docx CONFIDENTIAL January 30, 2010 For: Hillary'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Middle_Ages',1,1,'1903 - C05762423.txt','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks. Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting God is Great, mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, \"I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks.\" Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting \"God is Great,\" mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Middle_class',1,1,'1647 - C05761526.txt','CQSee below. cdm CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION - FOREIGN POLICY March 30, 2009 - 5:43 p.m. Food Aid Flexibility, Overseas Investment Up for Panel Consideration By Adam Graham-Silverman, CQ Staff . The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to approve a bill Tuesday aimed at spurring a green revolution to combat global food insecurity, in part by loosening restrictions on using U.S. aid to buy food overseas. The legislation (S 384) would authorize $500 million for a new emergency food assistance fund that could be used to buy food in the affected region instead of buying it in the United States and shipping it overseas. Critics say that system costs too much, takes too long to provide aid and depresses local prices when U.S. products arrive. The bill, by panel ranking Republican Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, also would create a global food czar position at the White House and authorize $7.75 billion for agriculture research and exchange programs through fiscal 2014. We can bring America\'s dedication to science, innovation, technology and education together to lead an effort devoted to overcoming the obstacles to food security, Lugar said upon introducing the bill last month. To keep up with rising population and an expanding middle class in countries such as China and India, farmers will have to double their food output by 2050, Lugar said. At the same time, he said, the share of U.S. development spending devoted to agriculture dropped from 25 percent in 1980 to 1 percent in 2003. Anti-hunger activists support Lugar\'s effort to allow local purchase of food, but past efforts have run into farm- state interests that support requirements to buy U.S. crops. The bill would give the president discretion to use the fund to meet unexpected urgent food assistance needs. OPIC Reauthorization 38','CQSee below. cdm CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION - FOREIGN POLICY March 30, 2009 - 5:43 p.m. Food Aid Flexibility, Overseas Investment Up for Panel Consideration By Adam Graham-Silverman, CQ Staff . The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to approve a bill Tuesday aimed at spurring a \"green revolution\" to combat global food insecurity, in part by loosening restrictions on using U.S. aid to buy food overseas. The legislation (S 384) would authorize $500 million for a new emergency food assistance fund that could be used to buy food in the affected region instead of buying it in the United States and shipping it overseas. Critics say that system costs too much, takes too long to provide aid and depresses local prices when U.S. products arrive. The bill, by panel ranking Republican Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, also would create a global food \"czar\" position at the White House and authorize $7.75 billion for agriculture research and exchange programs through fiscal 2014. \"We can bring America\'s dedication to science, innovation, technology and education together to lead an effort devoted to overcoming the obstacles to food security,\" Lugar said upon introducing the bill last month. To keep up with rising population and an expanding middle class in countries such as China and India, farmers will have to double their food output by 2050, Lugar said. At the same time, he said, the share of U.S. development spending devoted to agriculture dropped from 25 percent in 1980 to 1 percent in 2003. Anti-hunger activists support Lugar\'s effort to allow local purchase of food, but past efforts have run into farm- state interests that support requirements to buy U.S. crops. The bill would give the president discretion to use the fund to meet \"unexpected urgent food assistance needs.\" OPIC Reauthorization 38'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'104 - C05739680.txt','Holder PDB PDSOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutogiu 3:00 Somali President IVIohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDS at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDB PDSOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutogiu 3:00 Somali President IVIohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDS at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'1080 - C05760321.txt','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall, he was expected to say that Reagan\'s constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, \"The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall,\" he was expected to say that Reagan\'s \"constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom\" undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'110 - C05739686.txt','Holder PDB Re PDBOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7prn. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow, Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return, Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutogiu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDB Re; PDBOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7prn. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow, Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return, Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutogiu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'112 - C05739688.txt','Holder PDBNo I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend. Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pin. He said that it does not have to be secure_ Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7pm to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9arn, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know.. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoucl (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to lOarn. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDBNo I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend. Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pin. He said that it does not have to be secure_ Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7pm to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9arn, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know.. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoucl (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to lOarn. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'113 - C05739689.txt','Holder PDS PDBIs Dan coming at 9? No I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend, Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK MI Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 israell PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Alati-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud CT) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King _Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so i missed Dan. Could he come back after finish my calls? But don\'t have the call schedule yet so don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDS PDBIs Dan coming at 9? No I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend, Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK MI Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 israell PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Alati-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud CT) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King _Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so i missed Dan. Could he come back after finish my calls? But don\'t have the call schedule yet so don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'1287 - C05760666.txt','Exciting NewsWill do. Pis contact Dave to set up a time for hm to come in to see me. Thx. Hi Hillary, you are doing an amazing job as our Secretary of State and we are all immensely proud of you. Really enjoyed your recent remarks regarding Afghanistan. Your words were spot on. Fyi, I will be in Kabul, Afghanistan from 7 thru 14 April and am being hosted by Flamed Wardak, the son of the Afghanistan Secretary of Defense. Looking forward to the visit. There is some exciting personal news that I wanted to share with you. Although it has not yet been announced, I wanted you to know that I recently interviewed with Cisco President ( John Chambers) and accepted a senior executive position ( effective 4 May ) to be the face and thought leader for Cisco in the field of Intelligent Urbanization with my focus area being on Physical Safety and Security. My wife (Faith) and I will live in Bangalore, India ( we are very excited ) and my area of responsibility will be the emerging markets of Asia, Middle East and Africa . Since I will operate from India that particular country will be a major focal point. The use of the Network to improve the quality of life of Millions of people in areas such as Education, Health Care and Security will be a major thrust of  Intelligent Urbanization. Faith and I are pumped up about our new overseas adventure and the chance to work for a world class company and a superb business leader like John Chambers. It is really a wonderful opportunity to positively impact many lives around the Globe. Hope to perhaps call on you for a few minutes before I head over to India. All the best and God Bless. Sincerely, Dave 21','Exciting NewsWill do. Pis contact Dave to set up a time for hm to come in to see me. Thx. Hi Hillary, you are doing an amazing job as our Secretary of State and we are all immensely proud of you. Really enjoyed your recent remarks regarding Afghanistan. Your words were spot on. Fyi, I will be in Kabul, Afghanistan from 7 thru 14 April and am being hosted by Flamed Wardak, the son of the Afghanistan Secretary of Defense. Looking forward to the visit. There is some exciting personal news that I wanted to share with you. Although it has not yet been announced, I wanted you to know that I recently interviewed with Cisco President ( John Chambers) and accepted a senior executive position ( effective 4 May ) to be the face and thought leader for Cisco in the field of \"Intelligent Urbanization\" with my focus area being on Physical Safety and Security. My wife (Faith) and I will live in Bangalore, India ( we are very excited ) and my area of responsibility will be the emerging markets of Asia, Middle East and Africa . Since I will operate from India that particular country will be a major focal point. The use of the Network to improve the quality of life of Millions of people in areas such as Education, Health Care and Security will be a major thrust of \" Intelligent Urbanization\". Faith and I are pumped up about our new overseas adventure and the chance to work for a world class company and a superb business leader like John Chambers. It is really a wonderful opportunity to positively impact many lives around the Globe. Hope to perhaps call on you for a few minutes before I head over to India. All the best and God Bless. Sincerely, Dave 21'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'135 - C05739716.txt','\'Meet the Press Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceGood. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the protests outside the U.S. embassy there that Egyptian officials were slow to put down. This weekend in Pakistan, protests as well there. More anti-American rage. Also protests against the drone strikes. In Yemen, you also had arrests and some deaths outside of our U.S. embassy there. How much longer can Americans expect to see these troubling images and these protests go forward?','\'Meet the Press Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceGood. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the protests outside the U.S. embassy there that Egyptian officials were slow to put down. This weekend in Pakistan, protests as well there. More anti-American rage. Also protests against the drone strikes. In Yemen, you also had arrests and some deaths outside of our U.S. embassy there. How much longer can Americans expect to see these troubling images and these protests go forward?'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'1359 - C05760795.txt','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence; through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom; and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'140 - C05739722.txt','\'Meet the Press Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the','\'Meet the Press Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'143 - C05739728.txt','\'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS.','\'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS.'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'1708 - C05761717.txt','Susan riceShe called me while you were in service. Pis call her as soon as you can. They have been negotiating on the middle east presidential statement and have come to a disagreement with lavrovirussians. They are reaching out to susan now but she is telling them she\'s consulting with washington and will call them back so if u can pls call when u get in car. Jake is also aware. 1z','Susan riceShe called me while you were in service. Pis call her as soon as you can. They have been negotiating on the middle east presidential statement and have come to a disagreement with lavrovirussians. They are reaching out to susan now but she is telling them she\'s consulting with washington and will call them back so if u can pls call when u get in car. Jake is also aware. 1z'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'1832 - C05762203.txt','Mini Schedule 6/8/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MTG w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN 11:30 am HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 11:40 am DEPART State Department *En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION 12:30 pm Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 12:35 pm DEPART Sewall-Belmont House *En route State Department 12:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:40 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:40 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ HAMBY ARELLANO 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office *Personnel mtg. 2:00 pm PHOTO w/VISITING MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS 2:10 pm Treaty Room 2:15 pm MEETING w/MEMBERS OF U.S. COMMISSION ON 2:45 pm INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray at top. 3:00 pm BILATERAL w/INDONESIAN F.M. NOER HASSAN 3:30 pm WIRAJUDA Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:30 pm JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/INDONESIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:40 pm NOER HASSAN WIRAJUDA Treaty Room 3:45 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30pm MEETING WITH ANNE-MARIE SLAUGHTER 4:50pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50pm OFFICE TIME 6:00pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 6/8/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MTG w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN 11:30 am HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 11:40 am DEPART State Department *En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION 12:30 pm Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 12:35 pm DEPART Sewall-Belmont House *En route State Department 12:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:40 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:40 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ HAMBY ARELLANO 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office *Personnel mtg. 2:00 pm PHOTO w/VISITING MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS 2:10 pm Treaty Room 2:15 pm MEETING w/MEMBERS OF U.S. COMMISSION ON 2:45 pm INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray at top. 3:00 pm BILATERAL w/INDONESIAN F.M. NOER HASSAN 3:30 pm WIRAJUDA Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:30 pm JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/INDONESIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:40 pm NOER HASSAN WIRAJUDA Treaty Room 3:45 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30pm MEETING WITH ANNE-MARIE SLAUGHTER 4:50pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50pm OFFICE TIME 6:00pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'1883 - C05762367.txt','FollowupPis contact Judith Barnett who has lots of ideas about partnering w business about the Middle East. Do you know her?','FollowupPis contact Judith Barnett who has lots of ideas about partnering w business about the Middle East. Do you know her?'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'1884 - C05762370.txt','FollowupEither she or Huma does. I do not know her but I will call her. Does Lauren have her info? Pls contact Judith Barnett who has lots of ideas about partnering w business about the Middle East. Do you know her?','FollowupEither she or Huma does. I do not know her but I will call her. Does Lauren have her info? Pls contact Judith Barnett who has lots of ideas about partnering w business about the Middle East. Do you know her?'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'1913 - C05762438.txt','Shanghai FollowupHope you are doing well after your surgery today. So sorry you have to deal with this. A couple items: - Tom Donohue reports that he called Inouye today and he listened, asked O\'s but did not commit - I don\'t want to get overconfident but we had a very good week on the Expo. Pepsi at $5M, Microsoft at $1M, Corning at $500K (privately). - Great mtg today at GE with about 20 corporations. 15 said they would look at it seriously. I think this has turned around. Spoke to Ginsberg, Sosnik (NBA), Mantz and they are engaged. Get well. Kris Either she or Huma does. I do not know her but I will call her. Does Lauren have her info? Pls contact Judith Barnett who has lots of ideas about partnering w business about the Middle East. Do you know her? 77','Shanghai FollowupHope you are doing well after your surgery today. So sorry you have to deal with this. A couple items: - Tom Donohue reports that he called Inouye today and he listened, asked O\'s but did not commit - I don\'t want to get overconfident but we had a very good week on the Expo. Pepsi at $5M, Microsoft at $1M, Corning at $500K (privately). - Great mtg today at GE with about 20 corporations. 15 said they would look at it seriously. I think this has turned around. Spoke to Ginsberg, Sosnik (NBA), Mantz and they are engaged. Get well. Kris Either she or Huma does. I do not know her but I will call her. Does Lauren have her info? Pls contact Judith Barnett who has lots of ideas about partnering w business about the Middle East. Do you know her? 77'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'1923 - C05762461.txt','Best analysis so far of Iranian vote. SidYesterday, June 21, Chatham House in UK published a detailed study of the Iranian vote, concluding from close analysis that the election results were a fraud. This is the most definitive objective analysis so far. Sid http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files/14234_iranelection0609.pdf This paper is published by Chatham House and the Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Preliminary Analysis of the Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election Editor: Professor Ali Ansari, Director, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House author, \'Iran, Islam and Democracy\' Research and Analysis: Daniel Berman and Thomas Rintoul, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews 21 June 2009 Chatham House is independent and owes no allegiance to government or to any political body. It does not hold opinions of its own the views expressed in this text are the responsibility of the authors. This document is issued on the understanding that if any extract is used, the authors and Chatham House should be credited, preferably with the date of the publication. Preliminary Analysis of Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election www.chathamhouse.org.uk 2 Executive Summary Working from the province by province breakdowns of the 2009 and 2005 results, released by the Iranian Ministry of Interior, and from the 2006 census as published by the official Statistical Centre of Iran, the following observations about the official data and the debates surrounding it can be made. ?In two conservative provinces, Mazandaran and Yazd, a turnout of more than 100% was recorded. ?At a provincial level, there is no correlation between the increased turnout and the swing to Ahmadinejad. This challenges the notion that Ahmadinejad\'s victory was due to the massive participation of a previously silent conservative majority. ?In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all former','Best analysis so far of Iranian vote. SidYesterday, June 21, Chatham House in UK published a detailed study of the Iranian vote, concluding from close analysis that the election results were a fraud. This is the most definitive objective analysis so far. Sid http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files/14234_iranelection0609.pdf This paper is published by Chatham House and the Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Preliminary Analysis of the Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election Editor: Professor Ali Ansari, Director, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews; Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House; author, \'Iran, Islam and Democracy\' Research and Analysis: Daniel Berman and Thomas Rintoul, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews 21 June 2009 Chatham House is independent and owes no allegiance to government or to any political body. It does not hold opinions of its own; the views expressed in this text are the responsibility of the authors. This document is issued on the understanding that if any extract is used, the authors and Chatham House should be credited, preferably with the date of the publication. Preliminary Analysis of Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election www.chathamhouse.org.uk 2 Executive Summary Working from the province by province breakdowns of the 2009 and 2005 results, released by the Iranian Ministry of Interior, and from the 2006 census as published by the official Statistical Centre of Iran, the following observations about the official data and the debates surrounding it can be made. ?In two conservative provinces, Mazandaran and Yazd, a turnout of more than 100% was recorded. ?At a provincial level, there is no correlation between the increased turnout and the swing to Ahmadinejad. This challenges the notion that Ahmadinejad\'s victory was due to the massive participation of a previously silent conservative majority. ?In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all former'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'1943 - C05762522.txt','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitledIsrael\'s Lawyer, in which Aaron argued For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney... I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer. Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the I was there and I know what happened. An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.) But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the facts in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s disengagement from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949. 61','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitled\"Israel\'s Lawyer,\" in which Aaron argued \"For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney...\" I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled \"The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer.\" Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the \"I was there and I know what happened.\" An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: \"Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.\") But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the \"facts\" in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s \"disengagement\" from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: \"In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949.\" 61'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'2062 - C05762707.txt','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and Longer Knives? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the whack-a-mole crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and \"Longer Knives\"? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the \"whack-a-mole\" crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'2099 - C05762760.txt','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2.doc Attached is the latest version of the speech, incorporating comments from Sandy and Strobe, as well as edits from Cheryl and Anne-Marie and Lissa. While it has improved, it has also grown in length. It is now just a bit shorter than your Senate confirmation testimony. There are places to cut, but I want you to see it in full so you can make your own assessments. John Podesta will send a few additional thoughts later today or tomorrow ? the rest of his comments are captured in this revised text. Dennis is going to sharpen and hone the sections on the Middle East and Iran, and I will ask Holbrooke to work on the Af-Pak piece. I am available any time to discuss. 142','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2.doc Attached is the latest version of the speech, incorporating comments from Sandy and Strobe, as well as edits from Cheryl and Anne-Marie and Lissa. While it has improved, it has also grown in length. It is now just a bit shorter than your Senate confirmation testimony. There are places to cut, but I want you to see it in full so you can make your own assessments. John Podesta will send a few additional thoughts later today or tomorrow ? the rest of his comments are captured in this revised text. Dennis is going to sharpen and hone the sections on the Middle East and Iran, and I will ask Holbrooke to work on the Af-Pak piece. I am available any time to discuss. 142'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'2163 - C05762851.txt','CallsCarolyn Maloney called for you. And Nita Lowey also wants to talk tonite about the Middle East. You can reach both through ops. 21','CallsCarolyn Maloney called for you. And Nita Lowey also wants to talk tonite about the Middle East. You can reach both through ops. 21'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'2200 - C05762899.txt','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: ...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here. It is a privilege to be a part of your team. We wish you, the President and Chelsea all the best during the holiday season and look forward to great achievements in 2010, with one tiny exception.','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: \"...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.\" It is a privilege to be a part of your team. We wish you, the President and Chelsea all the best during the holiday season and look forward to great achievements in 2010, with one tiny exception.'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'2345 - C05763213.txt','Fw: B1Fyi - as we discussed To all -- the message below is from Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh. Maura Connelly and Ihad dinner with him last night, and by the headline put on Matthew Lee\'s AP piece on Judeh\'s visit. (The headline said that Judeh rejected U.S. approach to Middle East peace the story itself was fine.) Jeffrey Feltman Acting Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State','Fw: B1Fyi - as we discussed To all -- the message below is from Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh. Maura Connelly and Ihad dinner with him last night, and by the headline put on Matthew Lee\'s AP piece on Judeh\'s visit. (The headline said that Judeh rejected U.S. approach to Middle East peace; the story itself was fine.) Jeffrey Feltman Acting Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State');
INSERT INTO `mv_tfidf` VALUES (4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'2474 - C05763811.txt','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years, Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side. U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. \"I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years,\" Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. \"This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side.\" U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing; U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, \"we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements,\" Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'2597 - C05764095.txt','Revised Op-EdAttachments: Missile Defense op-ed -- with DS edits.docx See below - are you fine with this revised draft? Rlask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Approach for Missile Defense By Hillary Onion Iran\'s development of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the Jnited States, but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will eventually enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. We deeply appreciate the willingness of the Czech and Polish Governments to host the original missile defense architecture on their soil, and the decision to deploy other systems to better meet this growing threat came as a result ofa long and careful review of our policies, capabilities, and requirements. This decision does not alter the unshakeable commitment of the United States to the security of these vital NATO allies. Rather, it reflects our determination to jointly meet the threats that endanger us all. The old focus on long-range missile defense systems left significant gaps in our ability to defend against shorter-range threats, exposing our allies and our forces stationed in Europe. Many experts have also expressed concerns about the testing record and effectiveness of the long-range interceptors that were to be deployed in Poland. Our ile\\p:/ approacri is different in a number of ways. First, we will use well-tested missile defense systems, such as the Standard Missile-3, against the current threats. And unlike the old fixed, silo-based interceptors, they will be mobile and able to shift as threats evolve. 50','Revised Op-EdAttachments: Missile Defense op-ed -- with DS edits.docx See below - are you fine with this revised draft? Rlask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Approach for Missile Defense By Hillary Onion Iran\'s development of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the Jnited States, but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will eventually enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. We deeply appreciate the willingness of the Czech and Polish Governments to host the original missile defense architecture on their soil, and the decision to deploy other systems to better meet this growing threat came as a result ofa long and careful review of our policies, capabilities, and requirements. This decision does not alter the unshakeable commitment of the United States to the security of these vital NATO allies. Rather, it reflects our determination to jointly meet the threats that endanger us all. The old focus on long-range missile defense systems left significant gaps in our ability to defend against shorter-range threats, exposing our allies and our forces stationed in Europe. Many experts have also expressed concerns about the testing record and effectiveness of the long-range interceptors that were to be deployed in Poland. Our ile\\p:/ approacri is different in a number of ways. First, we will use well-tested missile defense systems, such as the Standard Missile-3, against the current threats. And unlike the old fixed, silo-based interceptors, they will be mobile and able to shift as threats evolve. 50'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'2601 - C05764100.txt','Revised Op-EdNo - it was collaborative effort -- he put in the edits but he didn\'t draft it. Ok. Did Cr !.ai rati.aft? PJ ask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Apprca,cn for Missile Defense By Hillary Ciinton Iran\'s development of :lion- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the .Jriited but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will everanallv enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. 57','Revised Op-EdNo - it was collaborative effort -- he put in the edits but he didn\'t draft it. Ok. Did Cr !.ai rati.aft? PJ ask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Apprca,cn for ;Missile Defense By Hillary Ciinton Iran\'s development of :lion- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the .Jriited but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will everanallv enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. 57'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'2887 - C05764643.txt','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'293 - C05739906.txt','STATEMENTStatement on the Death of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the death of four American personnel, in Benghazi, Libya yesterday. Among them were United States Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and Foreign Service Information Management Officer, Sean Smith. We are still making next of kin notifications for the other two individuals. Our hearts go out to all their families and colleagues. A 23. year veteran of the Foreign Service, Ambassador Stevens died last night from injuries he sustained in the attack on our office in Benghazi. I had the privilege of swearing in Chris for his post in Libya only a few months ago. He spoke eloquently about his passion for service, for diplomacy and for the Libyan people. This assignment was only the latest in his more than two decades of dedication to advancing closer ties with the people of the Middle East and North Africa which began as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco. As the conflict in Libya unfolded, Chris was one of the first Americans on the ground in Benghazi. He risked his own life to lend the Libyan people a helping hand to build the foundation for a new, free nation. He spent every day since helping to finish the work that he started. Chris was committed to advancing America\'s values and interests, even when that meant putting himself in danger. Sean was a husband and a father of two, who joined the Department ten years ago. Like Chris, Sean was one of our best. All the Americans we lost in yesterday\'s attacks made the ultimate sacrifice. We condemn this vicious and violent attack that took their lives, which they had committed to helping the Libyan people reach for a better future. America\'s diplomats and development experts stand on the front lines every day for our country. We are honored by the service of each and every one of them. 1#tit','STATEMENTStatement on the Death of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the death of four American personnel, in Benghazi, Libya yesterday. Among them were United States Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and Foreign Service Information Management Officer, Sean Smith. We are still making next of kin notifications for the other two individuals. Our hearts go out to all their families and colleagues. A 23. year veteran of the Foreign Service, Ambassador Stevens died last night from injuries he sustained in the attack on our office in Benghazi. I had the privilege of swearing in Chris for his post in Libya only a few months ago. He spoke eloquently about his passion for service, for diplomacy and for the Libyan people. This assignment was only the latest in his more than two decades of dedication to advancing closer ties with the people of the Middle East and North Africa which began as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco. As the conflict in Libya unfolded, Chris was one of the first Americans on the ground in Benghazi. He risked his own life to lend the Libyan people a helping hand to build the foundation for a new, free nation. He spent every day since helping to finish the work that he started. Chris was committed to advancing America\'s values and interests, even when that meant putting himself in danger. Sean was a husband and a father of two, who joined the Department ten years ago. Like Chris, Sean was one of our best. All the Americans we lost in yesterday\'s attacks made the ultimate sacrifice. We condemn this vicious and violent attack that took their lives, which they had committed to helping the Libyan people reach for a better future. America\'s diplomats and development experts stand on the front lines every day for our country. We are honored by the service of each and every one of them. 1#tit'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'3025 - C05764894.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars. Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of Dead Aid, the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\" Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of \"Dead Aid\", the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'3154 - C05765145.txt','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately, the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. I think we should ... get on it and get with it. It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an unprecedented offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli restraint in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, unprecedented, even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan falls far short of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it unprecedented, which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah you stand there guardedly optimistic in public in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. \"We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately,\" the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. \"I think we should ... get on it and get with it.\" It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an \"unprecedented\" offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli \"restraint\" in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, \"unprecedented,\" even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan \"falls far short\" of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it \"unprecedented,\" which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East; clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah; you stand there \"guardedly optimistic\" in public; in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'3372 - C05765911.txt','Frm SecState Trip to Middle East CR Trip to Middle EastJoe - Just wanted to give you a heads-up that former Secretary Rice will be traveling to the UAE and Saudi Arabia December 11-14. This is purely a business trip, as you can expect she may conduct courtesy calls with government officials. The desk and Posts have been notified as a courtesy. I have direct contact with the RSOs as a contingency. Security and Transportation, at their insistence, are being provided by the host countries. Hope all is well. Best, Colby Colby J. Cooper Email: Phone: Fax: (251) 928-0271 Cell:','Frm SecState Trip to Middle East CR Trip to Middle EastJoe - Just wanted to give you a heads-up that former Secretary Rice will be traveling to the UAE and Saudi Arabia December 11-14. This is purely a business trip, as you can expect she may conduct courtesy calls with government officials. The desk and Posts have been notified as a courtesy. I have direct contact with the RSOs as a contingency. Security and Transportation, at their insistence, are being provided by the host countries. Hope all is well. Best, Colby Colby J. Cooper Email: Phone: Fax: (251) 928-0271 Cell:'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'3567 - C05766254.txt','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'3578 - C05766287.txt','Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm','Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'3580 - C05766291.txt','Friday Presentation on Urgent Threat - Bill Burns will not be at the Retreat Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl--we should postpone until we get Bill there. FYI below Cheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm','Friday Presentation on Urgent Threat - Bill Burns will not be at the Retreat Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl--we should postpone until we get Bill there. FYI below Cheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Middle_East',34,1,'3755 - C05766675.txt','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: ...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: \"...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.\"'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Miguel_Ángel_Moratinos',3,1,'1170 - C05760445.txt','Calls confirmedI doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedI doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Miguel_Ángel_Moratinos',3,1,'1172 - C05760447.txt','Calls confirmedCan\'t wait. You know how much I love making calls. We have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedCan\'t wait. You know how much I love making calls. We have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Miguel_Ángel_Moratinos',3,1,'3505 - C05766143.txt','Calls confirmedWe have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedWe have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Miguel_Bosé',1,1,'2906 - C05764669.txt','Juanes concert in CubaFYI - see traffic below It got even better. Juanes and Miguel Bose sang a song called Nothing in particular, dedicated to freedom. Adding Cheryl. Tx Lourdes. Jake, Tell S it\'s amazing. She did a great thing. Close to a million people just listening to music and having a good time and talking about peace.','Juanes concert in CubaFYI - see traffic below It got even better. Juanes and Miguel Bose sang a song called \"Nothing in particular,\" dedicated to \"freedom.\" Adding Cheryl. Tx Lourdes. Jake, Tell S it\'s amazing. She did a great thing. Close to a million people just listening to music and having a good time and talking about peace.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Miguel_Rodriguez_(actor)',1,1,'3719 - C05766616.txt','OSCE Ministerialfyi Hi Cheryl ? hope you had a great Thanksgiving! At the retreat last week, S told me she really hoped I could go to the OSCE Ministerial with Jim S next week. I told her I\'d check with H, given that I could be announced soon. I just found out on Wednesday that it\'s likely I\'ll be announced early next week, so I\'ve told Jim I won\'t be going with him (much as I\'d like to...). Best, Ian Ian ? Our nominations wallah ? perhaps you have met him already, Miguel Rodriguez ? agrees with my gut that, if you are announced before the trip next week, you should probably send someone else in your place. Even though your day job gives you every reason to go, as soon as you are public you want to avoid any gesture that a Senator could interpret as presuming advice and consent. Matt','OSCE Ministerialfyi Hi Cheryl ? hope you had a great Thanksgiving! At the retreat last week, S told me she really hoped I could go to the OSCE Ministerial with Jim S next week. I told her I\'d check with H, given that I could be announced soon. I just found out on Wednesday that it\'s likely I\'ll be announced early next week, so I\'ve told Jim I won\'t be going with him (much as I\'d like to...). Best, Ian Ian ? Our nominations wallah ? perhaps you have met him already, Miguel Rodriguez ? agrees with my gut that, if you are announced before the trip next week, you should probably send someone else in your place. Even though your day job gives you every reason to go, as soon as you are public you want to avoid any gesture that a Senator could interpret as presuming advice and consent. Matt'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mike_Capuano',1,1,'1894 - C05762384.txt','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mike_Feldman',1,1,'1676 - C05761605.txt','AJS Hearing Highlights* Miguel: Andrew did great this afternoon. FYI, Lowey delivered HRC\'s statement. Very well received. * Richard Fontaine: Andrew is not even rocking - just tapping his foot. Did y\'all train him for.this or something?? And half the room are Shapiros, it\'s like his friggin Bahr Mitzvah. * Former NSC staffer Michael Allen: Shapiro son removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway. * Mike Feldman: Jon Lovett removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway. * Laurie Rubiner: Jim Webb arrives, looks typically angry. * Derek Chollet: Shapiro comes out strong against piracy. Bold stand. * Jon Lovett: Jeanne Shaheen listening very closely. Barbara Boxer is distracted. The other anonymous old men on dais seem confused and unsure where they are. Hearing concludes at 3:33:43 PM EDT','AJS Hearing Highlights* Miguel: \"Andrew did great this afternoon. FYI, Lowey delivered HRC\'s statement. Very well received.\" * Richard Fontaine: \"Andrew is not even rocking - just tapping his foot. Did y\'all train him for.this or something?? And half the room are Shapiros, it\'s like his friggin Bahr Mitzvah.\" * Former NSC staffer Michael Allen: \"Shapiro son removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway.\" * Mike Feldman: \"Jon Lovett removed from the room, screaming bloody murder in the hallway.\" * Laurie Rubiner: \"Jim Webb arrives, looks typically angry.\" * Derek Chollet: \"Shapiro comes out strong against piracy. Bold stand.\" * Jon Lovett: \"Jeanne Shaheen listening very closely. Barbara Boxer is distracted. The other anonymous old men on dais seem confused and unsure where they are.\" Hearing concludes at 3:33:43 PM EDT'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mike_Huckabee',1,1,'3184 - C05765255.txt','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, Going Rogue: An American Life. The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee, says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin. Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy, says Holland. But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally. In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president, say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did, he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, \"Going Rogue: An American Life.\" \"The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee,\" says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin.\" Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy,\" says Holland. \"But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.\"An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally.\" In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president,\" say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. \"Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did,\" he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mike_Michaud',1,1,'1894 - C05762384.txt','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Mike_Posner',4,1,'1430 - C05761147.txt','More addresses neededWhat is Mike Posner\'s address and numbers?','More addresses neededWhat is Mike Posner\'s address and numbers?'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Mike_Posner',4,1,'2991 - C05764835.txt','ConfirmedWhoo hoo Five State Department nominees were confirmed by the Senate this evening: (1) Mike Posner - A/S for DRL (2) Bob Hormats - U/S for E (3) Lee Feinstein - Ambassador to Poland (4) Barry White - Ambassador to Norway (5) David Jacobson - Ambassador to Canada','ConfirmedWhoo hoo Five State Department nominees were confirmed by the Senate this evening: (1) Mike Posner - A/S for DRL (2) Bob Hormats - U/S for E (3) Lee Feinstein - Ambassador to Poland (4) Barry White - Ambassador to Norway (5) David Jacobson - Ambassador to Canada'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Mike_Posner',4,1,'3711 - C05766597.txt','More addresses neededPosnerM H @state.gov 202-647-2126 work PallyMM@state.gov (202) 647-6427 work I\'m working on getting cell numbers for you. What is Mike Posner\'s address and numbers?','More addresses neededPosnerM H @state.gov 202-647-2126 work PallyMM@state.gov (202) 647-6427 work I\'m working on getting cell numbers for you. What is Mike Posner\'s address and numbers?'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Mike_Posner',4,1,'3712 - C05766599.txt','More addresses neededMike posner additional numbers Ill make sure these are all saved in your bb on monday. What is Mike Posner\'s address and numbers?','More addresses neededMike posner additional numbers Ill make sure these are all saved in your bb on monday. What is Mike Posner\'s address and numbers?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mike_Ross_(politician)',1,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mikhail_Gorbachev',1,1,'1080 - C05760321.txt','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall, he was expected to say that Reagan\'s constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, \"The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall,\" he was expected to say that Reagan\'s \"constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom\" undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Militärischer_Abschirmdienst',1,1,'1406 - C05761106.txt','HondurasBoy, are they mad about our Ambassador!','HondurasBoy, are they mad about our Ambassador!'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Military',1,1,'2582 - C05764073.txt','language from 2003 State Dept Human Rights reportOperative language / Sri Lanka: The Government generally respected the human rights of its citizens however, there were serious problems in some areas. There were no reports of security forces committing politically motivated killings and no reports of disappearances however, the military and police reportedly tortured, killed and raped detainees.','language from 2003 State Dept Human Rights reportOperative language / Sri Lanka: The Government generally respected the human rights of its citizens; however, there were serious problems in some areas. There were no reports of security forces committing politically motivated killings and no reports of disappearances; however, the military and police reportedly tortured, killed and raped detainees.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Military_dictatorship',2,1,'2535 - C05763974.txt','(AP) Pakistan PM effectively rules out treason chargesPakistan PM effectively rules out treason charges ISLAMABAD (AP) Pakistan\'s prime minister on Wednesday effectively ruled out bringing treason charges against the country\'s former military ruler, Pervez Musharraf. Pakistan\'s Supreme Court recently ruled that Musharraf\'s imposition of a state of emergency in 2007 was unconstitutional a decision that raised the possibility he could be accused of treason. But Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had said such charges would only be brought against Musharraf if Parliament passed a unanimous resolution requesting them. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday night, Gilani said the opposition parties did not have enough votes to pass the resolution indicating his own party would not vote in favor. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Pakistan PM effectively rules out treason chargesPakistan PM effectively rules out treason charges ISLAMABAD (AP) Pakistan\'s prime minister on Wednesday effectively ruled out bringing treason charges against the country\'s former military ruler, Pervez Musharraf. Pakistan\'s Supreme Court recently ruled that Musharraf\'s imposition of a state of emergency in 2007 was unconstitutional a decision that raised the possibility he could be accused of treason. But Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had said such charges would only be brought against Musharraf if Parliament passed a unanimous resolution requesting them. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday night, Gilani said the opposition parties did not have enough votes to pass the resolution indicating his own party would not vote in favor. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Military_dictatorship',2,1,'3193 - C05765321.txt','They\'re torturing me, Zelaya claimsBY FRANCES ROBLES froblesaMiamiHerald.com It\'s been 89 days since Manuel Zelaya was booted from power. He\'s sleeping on chairs, and he claims his throat is sore from toxic gases and Israeli mercenaries are torturing him with high-frequency radiation. We are being threatened with death, he said in an interview with The Miami Herald, adding that mercenaries were likely to storm the embassy where he has been holed up since Monday and assassinate him. I prefer to march on my feet than to live on my knees before a military dictatorship, Zelaya said in a series of back-to-back interviews. Zelaya was deposed at gunpoint on June 28 and slipped back into his country on Monday, just two days before he was scheduled to speak before the United Nations. He sought refuge at the Brazilian Embassy, where Zelaya said he is being subjected to toxic gases and radiation that alter his physical and mental state. Witnesses said that for a short time Tuesday morning, soldiers used a device that looked like a large satellite dish to emit a loud shrill noise. Honduran police spokesman Orlin Cerrato said he knew nothing of any radiation devices being used against the former president. He says there are mercenaries against him? Using some kind of apparatus? Cerrato said. No, no, no, no. Sincerely: no. The only elements surrounding that embassy are police and military, and they have no such apparatus.','They\'re torturing me, Zelaya claimsBY FRANCES ROBLES froblesaMiamiHerald.com It\'s been 89 days since Manuel Zelaya was booted from power. He\'s sleeping on chairs, and he claims his throat is sore from toxic gases and \"Israeli mercenaries\" are torturing him with high-frequency radiation. \"We are being threatened with death,\" he said in an interview with The Miami Herald, adding that mercenaries were likely to storm the embassy where he has been holed up since Monday and assassinate him. \"I prefer to march on my feet than to live on my knees before a military dictatorship,\" Zelaya said in a series of back-to-back interviews. Zelaya was deposed at gunpoint on June 28 and slipped back into his country on Monday, just two days before he was scheduled to speak before the United Nations. He sought refuge at the Brazilian Embassy, where Zelaya said he is being subjected to toxic gases and radiation that alter his physical and mental state. Witnesses said that for a short time Tuesday morning, soldiers used a device that looked like a large satellite dish to emit a loud shrill noise. Honduran police spokesman Orlin Cerrato said he knew nothing of any radiation devices being used against the former president. \"He says there are mercenaries against him? Using some kind of apparatus?\" Cerrato said. \"No, no, no, no. Sincerely: no. The only elements surrounding that embassy are police and military, and they have no such apparatus.\"'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Military_Forces_of_Colombia',1,1,'2847 - C05764568.txt','Col DCA letterAttachments: Demarche-letter Prior to Aug 28 UNASUR Summit 8-21-09.doc Attached and enclosed below is the demarche and letter that went out, reflecting your comments. SUBJECT: DEMARCHE/LETTER PRIOR TO AUGUST 28 UNASUR SUMMIT REF: A. STATE 86734 B. STATE 82581 1.(SBU) This is an action request, see paras 4 - 6. 2.(SBU) On August 14, the USG and Colombian government provisionally agreed ad referendum to the text of a bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) (septel). We expect the final agreement may be signed in Bogota in about a month, following a final review by both sides. As noted in reftels, the DCA would permit the United States access to several Colombian military bases and facilitate effective bilateral cooperation on security matters in Colombia. It would not/not authorize establishment of any U.S. bases or ports, nor would it result in an overall increase in the number of U.S. military personnel or U.S.-citizen civilian contractors in Colombia. 3.(SBU) On August 18, the Secretary and Colombian FM Jaime Bermudez met in Washington to discuss the DCA, including the importance of coordinating our public affairs and diplomatic strategies (septel to follow). There is some concern that the upcoming Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) summit would become a regional referendum on the DCA. Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will attend the summit provided that a full range of regional security matters can be discussed, not just the DCA. In this context, we are reaching out to selected UNASUR members to ask that they raise other regional security issues beyond the DCA. 4. (SBU) Action requested for Santiago, Asuncion, and Lima: that you find an opportunity prior to the August 28 summit to raise the importance of discussing the full range of regional security topics during the summit, and not merely the DCA, with appropriate high levels of host government. 265','Col DCA letterAttachments: Demarche-letter Prior to Aug 28 UNASUR Summit 8-21-09.doc Attached and enclosed below is the demarche and letter that went out, reflecting your comments. SUBJECT: DEMARCHE/LETTER PRIOR TO AUGUST 28 UNASUR SUMMIT REF: A. STATE 86734 B. STATE 82581 1.(SBU) This is an action request, see paras 4 - 6. 2.(SBU) On August 14, the USG and Colombian government provisionally agreed ad referendum to the text of a bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) (septel). We expect the final agreement may be signed in Bogota in about a month, following a final review by both sides. As noted in reftels, the DCA would permit the United States access to several Colombian military bases and facilitate effective bilateral cooperation on security matters in Colombia. It would not/not authorize establishment of any U.S. bases or ports, nor would it result in an overall increase in the number of U.S. military personnel or U.S.-citizen civilian contractors in Colombia. 3.(SBU) On August 18, the Secretary and Colombian FM Jaime Bermudez met in Washington to discuss the DCA, including the importance of coordinating our public affairs and diplomatic strategies (septel to follow). There is some concern that the upcoming Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) summit would become a regional referendum on the DCA. Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will attend the summit provided that a full range of regional security matters can be discussed, not just the DCA. In this context, we are reaching out to selected UNASUR members to ask that they raise other regional security issues beyond the DCA. 4. (SBU) Action requested for Santiago, Asuncion, and Lima: that you find an opportunity prior to the August 28 summit to raise the importance of discussing the full range of regional security topics during the summit, and not merely the DCA, with appropriate high levels of host government. 265'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Military_intelligence',2,1,'255 - C05739860.txt','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juancole.com/2012/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The consulate was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year. It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. Qaddafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi security forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the violence. And, he appears to have been willing to spill the beans. So let\'s call him the Libyan Deep Throat. Deep Throat is so knowledgeable about the conspiracies facing the city and so dangerous to those hatching them that the latter immediately attempted to spring him from jail.','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juancole.com/2012/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The \"consulate\" was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year. It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. Qaddafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi security forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the violence. And, he appears to have been willing to spill the beans. So let\'s call him the Libyan Deep Throat. Deep Throat is so knowledgeable about the conspiracies facing the city and so dangerous to those hatching them that the latter immediately attempted to spring him from jail.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Military_intelligence',2,1,'257 - C05739862.txt','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juaricole.corn/2o12/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The consulate was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. QacIdafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi securiV forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juaricole.corn/2o12/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The \"consulate\" was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. QacIdafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi securiV forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Military_Intelligence_Directorate_(Israel)',7,1,'1782 - C05761884.txt','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, trusted to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums, he says. So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me. For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. Take your time. And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum. When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. Friends of mine, people I knew, he says. They contributed because I asked them to. He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done. Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing. He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though only as a hobby. Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (She\'s beautiful, he beams). 31','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, \"trusted\" to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. \"I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums,\" he says. \"So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me.\" For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately; told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem; he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. \"Take your time.\" And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that \"what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum.\" When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. \"Friends of mine, people I knew,\" he says. \"They contributed because I asked them to.\" He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: \"I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done.\" Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. \"That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing.\" He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though \"only as a hobby.\" Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (\"She\'s beautiful,\" he beams). 31'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Military_Intelligence_Directorate_(Israel)',7,1,'1922 - C05762459.txt','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide legal peace from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have no confidence in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide \"legal peace\" from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors; have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors; have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have \"no confidence\" in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Military_Intelligence_Directorate_(Israel)',7,1,'1943 - C05762522.txt','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitledIsrael\'s Lawyer, in which Aaron argued For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney... I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer. Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the I was there and I know what happened. An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.) But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the facts in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s disengagement from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949. 61','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitled\"Israel\'s Lawyer,\" in which Aaron argued \"For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney...\" I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled \"The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer.\" Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the \"I was there and I know what happened.\" An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: \"Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.\") But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the \"facts\" in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s \"disengagement\" from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: \"In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949.\" 61'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Military_Intelligence_Directorate_(Israel)',7,1,'255 - C05739860.txt','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juancole.com/2012/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The consulate was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year. It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. Qaddafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi security forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the violence. And, he appears to have been willing to spill the beans. So let\'s call him the Libyan Deep Throat. Deep Throat is so knowledgeable about the conspiracies facing the city and so dangerous to those hatching them that the latter immediately attempted to spring him from jail.','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juancole.com/2012/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The \"consulate\" was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year. It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. Qaddafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi security forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the violence. And, he appears to have been willing to spill the beans. So let\'s call him the Libyan Deep Throat. Deep Throat is so knowledgeable about the conspiracies facing the city and so dangerous to those hatching them that the latter immediately attempted to spring him from jail.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Military_Intelligence_Directorate_(Israel)',7,1,'257 - C05739862.txt','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juaricole.corn/2o12/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The consulate was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. QacIdafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi securiV forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juaricole.corn/2o12/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The \"consulate\" was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. QacIdafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi securiV forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Military_Intelligence_Directorate_(Israel)',7,1,'3344 - C05765871.txt','Uganda Death Penalty for Homosexual Activity Pending LawWhen my son told me he was gay, I told him, \'Now, I love you more.\' I want to tell the world that hatred is not born with human beings, it is a seed that is planted by adults and is fostered creating a climate of intolerance and violence. We must change our ways and understand that anyone ...could have been my son. And I want everybody to know that Jorge Steven was a very much loved son. -Miriam Mercado\'s statement Background: Stephen Mercado was found decapitated, dismembered, and burned by the side of the road in PR. The police investigator reportedly suggested that he got what he deserved for living that type of lifestyle. Here\'s an AP article after the suspect was arrested: Murder charge filed in Puerto Rico teen slaying By MIKE MELIA (AP) ? 6 days ago SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico ? Murder charges were filed Wednesday in the slaying of a gay teenager whose decapitated, partially burned body was found last week, while U.S. authorities said they were still considering whether to make it a hate crime case. Gay activists expressed disappointment that the suspect wasn\'t immediately charged with a hate crime, saying authorities in Puerto Rico have never invoked a law covering crimes based on sexual orientation. The dismembered body of 19-year-old college student Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado was discovered Friday along a road in the interior town of Cayey. Lopez was widely known as a volunteer for organizations advocating HIV prevention and gay rights, and activists are planning remembrance vigils for him in cities including San Juan, New York and Chicago. The suspect, 26-year-old Juan Martinez Matos, was arrested earlier this week and allegedly confessed to killing Lopez and mutilating his body. He was charged with first-degree murder and weapons violations and jailed on $4 million bond. An attorney for Martinez could not immediately be reached for comment. Martinez met Lopez while looking for women Thursday night in an area known for prostitution, according to prosecutor Jose Bermudez Santos. Bermudez said the suspect confessed to stabbing Lopez, who was dressed as a woman, after discovering he was a man.','Uganda Death Penalty for Homosexual Activity Pending Law\"When my son told me he was gay, I told him, \'Now, I love you more.\' I want to tell the world that hatred is not born with human beings, it is a seed that is planted by adults and is fostered creating a climate of intolerance and violence. We must change our ways and understand that anyone ...could have been my son. And I want everybody to know that Jorge Steven was a very much loved son.\" -Miriam Mercado\'s statement Background: Stephen Mercado was found decapitated, dismembered, and burned by the side of the road in PR. The police investigator reportedly suggested that he got what he deserved for living \"that type of lifestyle.\" Here\'s an AP article after the suspect was arrested: Murder charge filed in Puerto Rico teen slaying By MIKE MELIA (AP) ? 6 days ago SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico ? Murder charges were filed Wednesday in the slaying of a gay teenager whose decapitated, partially burned body was found last week, while U.S. authorities said they were still considering whether to make it a hate crime case. Gay activists expressed disappointment that the suspect wasn\'t immediately charged with a hate crime, saying authorities in Puerto Rico have never invoked a law covering crimes based on sexual orientation. The dismembered body of 19-year-old college student Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado was discovered Friday along a road in the interior town of Cayey. Lopez was widely known as a volunteer for organizations advocating HIV prevention and gay rights, and activists are planning remembrance vigils for him in cities including San Juan, New York and Chicago. The suspect, 26-year-old Juan Martinez Matos, was arrested earlier this week and allegedly confessed to killing Lopez and mutilating his body. He was charged with first-degree murder and weapons violations and jailed on $4 million bond. An attorney for Martinez could not immediately be reached for comment. Martinez met Lopez while looking for women Thursday night in an area known for prostitution, according to prosecutor Jose Bermudez Santos. Bermudez said the suspect confessed to stabbing Lopez, who was dressed as a woman, after discovering he was a man.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'Military_Intelligence_Directorate_(Israel)',7,1,'3573 - C05766276.txt','Wash. Post. today re Palau & UighursJake, Want to make sure you saw the front page story below. It\'s really about the tragedy of brothers wrongfully detained at Guantanamo but it makes clear that Palau is doing the U.S. a great service and has been more courageous in this regard than most of the world (although Palau is in many ways more vulnerable to China): The Secretary complimenting Pres. Toribiong re this was a good move right after Alcy upset the Palauans (as you feared) in a meeting I will give you a confidential report on separately. Jeff 2 Brothers\' Grim Tale Of Loyalty And Limbo To Leave Guantanamo Means Abandoning Family By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, September 28, 2009 Bahtiyar Mahnut, a detainee at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, learned a few weeks ago that the Pacific island nation of Palau had invited him to settle there. It should have been cause for celebration, especially for a man who desperately wants to be free. But, to the surprise of his attorneys, Bahtiyar has turned down the offer. He wishes to remain a prisoner, they say, so he can look after his older brother, a fellow detainee. The brothers\' saga, as related by their attorneys and military records, could transpire only in the context of Guantanamo Bay and comes at a critical juncture for the Obama administration, which is struggling to meet a Jan. 22 deadline to shutter the 223-detainee prison. Their circumstances also highlight the diplomatic difficulties facing the U.S. government as it tries to find places to send prisoners not destined for terrorism trials in the United States. The brothers are Uighurs, residents of China who are considered separatists by Beijing but are not enemies of the United States. The brothers were picked up separately in Afghanistan and Pakistan soon after the United States launched attacks against al-Qaeda and the Taliban in retaliation for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Since at least 2003, the U.S. government has tried to find homes for the brothers and 20 other captured Uighurs. Five went to Albania in 2006 four were sent to Bermuda in June. At one point, U.S. officials were considering the possibility of resettling Uighurs in the D.C. region, but that plan was scuttled under political pressure. Most countries have been reluctant to accept Uighurs and risk angering China. In recent weeks, however, Palau has agreed to accept 12 of the 13 remaining Uighurs, according to the Justice Department. The only detainee not invited by Palau was Bahtiyar\'s older brother, Arkin Mahmud, 45, who has developed mental health problems that are apparently too serious to be treated in the sparsely populated country, said his attorney, Elizabeth Gilson. To make matters worse, according to Gilson and military records, Arkin is a prisoner only because he went searching for Bahtiyar after the younger brother left their homeland eight years ago.','Wash. Post. today re Palau & UighursJake, Want to make sure you saw the front page story below. It\'s really about the tragedy of brothers wrongfully detained at Guantanamo but it makes clear that Palau is doing the U.S. a great service and has been more courageous in this regard than most of the world (although Palau is in many ways more vulnerable to China): The Secretary complimenting Pres. Toribiong re this was a good move right after Alcy upset the Palauans (as you feared) in a meeting I will give you a confidential report on separately. Jeff 2 Brothers\' Grim Tale Of Loyalty And Limbo To Leave Guantanamo Means Abandoning Family By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, September 28, 2009 Bahtiyar Mahnut, a detainee at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, learned a few weeks ago that the Pacific island nation of Palau had invited him to settle there. It should have been cause for celebration, especially for a man who desperately wants to be free. But, to the surprise of his attorneys, Bahtiyar has turned down the offer. He wishes to remain a prisoner, they say, so he can look after his older brother, a fellow detainee. The brothers\' saga, as related by their attorneys and military records, could transpire only in the context of Guantanamo Bay and comes at a critical juncture for the Obama administration, which is struggling to meet a Jan. 22 deadline to shutter the 223-detainee prison. Their circumstances also highlight the diplomatic difficulties facing the U.S. government as it tries to find places to send prisoners not destined for terrorism trials in the United States. The brothers are Uighurs, residents of China who are considered separatists by Beijing but are not enemies of the United States. The brothers were picked up separately in Afghanistan and Pakistan soon after the United States launched attacks against al-Qaeda and the Taliban in retaliation for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Since at least 2003, the U.S. government has tried to find homes for the brothers and 20 other captured Uighurs. Five went to Albania in 2006; four were sent to Bermuda in June. At one point, U.S. officials were considering the possibility of resettling Uighurs in the D.C. region, but that plan was scuttled under political pressure. Most countries have been reluctant to accept Uighurs and risk angering China. In recent weeks, however, Palau has agreed to accept 12 of the 13 remaining Uighurs, according to the Justice Department. The only detainee not invited by Palau was Bahtiyar\'s older brother, Arkin Mahmud, 45, who has developed mental health problems that are apparently too serious to be treated in the sparsely populated country, said his attorney, Elizabeth Gilson. To make matters worse, according to Gilson and military records, Arkin is a prisoner only because he went searching for Bahtiyar after the younger brother left their homeland eight years ago.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Military_of_Honduras',1,1,'2507 - C05763904.txt','HondurasTom shannon passed on the below points: The Honduran Armed Forces released a statement late last evening. It makes the following points: - The Armed Forces respect the Constitution and the laws and reaffirms its subordination to civil authority in conformity with law and obedience. - As an institution, the Armed Forces backs a solution to the crisis Honduras faces through a process of negotiation in the framework of the San Jose Accords. - Accordingly, we reiterate our unrestricted support for the results of the same, in accordance with the Constitution and laws. - The Armed Forces as an institution will continue to fulfill the missions given it to it by the Constitutions and the laws of Honduras.','HondurasTom shannon passed on the below points: The Honduran Armed Forces released a statement late last evening. It makes the following points: - The Armed Forces respect the Constitution and the laws and reaffirms its subordination to civil authority in conformity with law and obedience. - As an institution, the Armed Forces backs a solution to the crisis Honduras faces through a process of negotiation in the framework of the San Jose Accords. - Accordingly, we reiterate our unrestricted support for the results of the same, in accordance with the Constitution and laws. - The Armed Forces as an institution will continue to fulfill the missions given it to it by the Constitutions and the laws of Honduras.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Military_of_Yemen',1,1,'181 - C05739774.txt','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Military_use_of_children',1,1,'3567 - C05766254.txt','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Militia',9,1,'147 - C05739732.txt','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed Operation Mermaid Dawn, the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed \"Operation Mermaid Dawn,\" the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli; Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Militia',9,1,'175 - C05739766.txt','LibyaAssociated Press Published September 21, 2012 BENGHAZI, lli3YA ? Hundreds of protesters angry over last week\'s killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya stormed the compound of the Islamic extremist militia suspected in the attack, evicting militiamen and setting fire to their building Friday. In an unprecedented show of public anger at Libya\'s rampant militias, the crowd overwhelmed the compound of the Ansar Al-Sharlah Brigade in the center of the eastern city of Benghazi. Ansar Al-Shariah fighters initially fired in the air to disperse the crowd, but eventually abandoned the site with their weapons and vehicles after it was overrun by waves of protesters shouting No to militias. I don\'t want to see armed men wearing Afghani-style clothes stopping me in the street to give me orders, I only want to see people in uniform, said Omar Mohammed, a university student who took part in the takeover of the site, which protesters said was done in support of the army and police. No deaths were reported in the incident, which came after tens of thousands marched in Benghazi against armed militias. One vehicle was also burned at the compound. For many Libyans, the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi was the last straw in one of the biggest problems Libya has faced since the ouster and death of longtime dictator Moamrnar Qaddafi around a year ago -- the multiple mini-armies that with their arsenals of machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades are stronger than the regular armed forces and police. The militias, a legacy of the rag-tag popular forces that fought Qaddafi\'s regime, tout themselves as protectors of Libya\'s revolution, providing security where police cannot. But many say they act like gangs, detaining and intimidating rivals and carrying out killings. Militias made up of Islamic radicals like Ansar Al-Shariah are notorious for attacks on Muslims who don\'t abide by their hardline ideology. Officials and witnesses say fighters from Ansar Al-Shariati led the attack on the U.S. consulate, which killed Amb. Chris Stevens and three other Americans. After taking over the Ansar compound, protesters then drove to attack the Benghazi headquarters of another Islamist militia, Rafallah Sahati. The militiamen opened fire on the protesters, who were largely unarmed. At least 20 were wounded, and there were unconfirmed witness reports of three protesters killed. Earlier in the day, some 30,000 people filled a broad boulevard as they marched along a lake in central Benghazi on Friday to the gates of the headquarters of Ansar Al-Shariah. No, no, to militias, the crowd chanted, filling a broad boulevard. They carried banners and signs demanding that militias disband and that the government build up police to take their place in keeping security. Benghazi is in a trap, signs read. Where is the army, where is the police?','LibyaAssociated Press Published September 21, 2012 BENGHAZI, lli3YA ? Hundreds of protesters angry over last week\'s killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya stormed the compound of the Islamic extremist militia suspected in the attack, evicting militiamen and setting fire to their building Friday. In an unprecedented show of public anger at Libya\'s rampant militias, the crowd overwhelmed the compound of the Ansar Al-Sharlah Brigade in the center of the eastern city of Benghazi. Ansar Al-Shariah fighters initially fired in the air to disperse the crowd, but eventually abandoned the site with their weapons and vehicles after it was overrun by waves of protesters shouting \"No to militias.\" \"I don\'t want to see armed men wearing Afghani-style clothes stopping me in the street to give me orders, I only want to see people in uniform,\" said Omar Mohammed, a university student who took part in the takeover of the site, which protesters said was done in support of the army and police. No deaths were reported in the incident, which came after tens of thousands marched in Benghazi against armed militias. One vehicle was also burned at the compound. For many Libyans, the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi was the last straw in one of the biggest problems Libya has faced since the ouster and death of longtime dictator Moamrnar Qaddafi around a year ago -- the multiple mini-armies that with their arsenals of machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades are stronger than the regular armed forces and police. The militias, a legacy of the rag-tag popular forces that fought Qaddafi\'s regime, tout themselves as protectors of Libya\'s revolution, providing security where police cannot. But many say they act like gangs, detaining and intimidating rivals and carrying out killings. Militias made up of Islamic radicals like Ansar Al-Shariah are notorious for attacks on Muslims who don\'t abide by their hardline ideology. Officials and witnesses say fighters from Ansar Al-Shariati led the attack on the U.S. consulate, which killed Amb. Chris Stevens and three other Americans. After taking over the Ansar compound, protesters then drove to attack the Benghazi headquarters of another Islamist militia, Rafallah Sahati. The militiamen opened fire on the protesters, who were largely unarmed. At least 20 were wounded, and there were unconfirmed witness reports of three protesters killed. Earlier in the day, some 30,000 people filled a broad boulevard as they marched along a lake in central Benghazi on Friday to the gates of the headquarters of Ansar Al-Shariah. \"No, no, to militias,\" the crowd chanted, filling a broad boulevard. They carried banners and signs demanding that militias disband and that the government build up police to take their place in keeping security. \"Benghazi is in a trap,\" signs read. \"Where is the army, where is the police?\"'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Militia',9,1,'181 - C05739774.txt','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Militia',9,1,'185 - C05739779.txt','Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned US. reliance on local Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still In Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S, reliance on local militia (McClatchy)militia (McClatchy) Cheryl Before the attack, Egypt, Turkey, Sudan, Italy, Tunisia, France and the UN had rep there France and the UN pulled out after 9/11 But the question being posed has a false premise, i.e. that the US depended on foreign militia while the others depended on their own resources The US had tertiary dependence on the militia, as our primary and secondary reliance was on first the OS personnel arid the second on the QRF The others did not have an internal second Regards pat Do we know who still has a dip presence there today? Thank you Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia By Nancy A. Youssef McClatchy Newspapers On the day of the attack, U.S. officials had spotted a police officer taking photos of the compound from a villa under construction across the streets. This was the view the officer would have had of the compound. - Nancy A. Youssef /MCT Even before the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, diplomats from other nations and Libyan security officials had questioned the wisdom of a U.S. decision to rely primarily on members of a local militia to protect its compound here. Diplomats here told McClatchy that while it\'s customary to depend on local forces to protect diplomatic missions, only the United States of the 10 or so foreign missions here allowed the local militia to be the first line of defense. The others said they instead depended on military forces from their own country to provide security. A few months ago, there was a small attack here and the Libyans fled, said a diplomat from a European nation who asked that he not be further identified so that he could speak candidly about his assessment of security here. After that, I decided to only use special forces from his own country. We never considered using the brigades, he said, referring to the 17th of February Brigade, the local militia that was considered the primary security force for the U.S. mission. We assumed the United States had a special relationship with the brigades. Said another diplomat who requested anonymity for the same reasons: I would never depend on the brigades. The diplomat said he believed U.S. officials were unaware of the extremist links of those who were guarding them. The mistake of the Americans was not following the trail of Islamic radicals,\' he said. For some, the cost of supplying security made operating in Benghazi prohibitive. The British, for example, brought in their own troops and also hired Libyans to provide security, according to Khalid al Hadar, who owns the compound that the British used as their offices here. But after a June attack on the British ambassador\'s convoy, the British withdrew from Benghazi. A British official told McClatchy that the realization that security would require a larger ? and more expensive ? British force in Benghazi helped fuel that decision. Hadar said the British still check in periodically on their compound, where a shot-up bulletproof windshield from the June ambush still sits in what was the consulate\'s carport. Who was responsible for determining how the United States protected its consulate here remains unclear two months after Stevens\' death. According to the State Department, the ambassador, in consultation with deputies','Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned US. reliance on local Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still In Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia (McClatchy) Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S, reliance on local militia (McClatchy)militia (McClatchy) Cheryl Before the attack, Egypt, Turkey, Sudan, Italy, Tunisia, France and the UN had rep there France and the UN pulled out after 9/11 But the question being posed has a false premise, i.e. that the US depended on foreign militia while the others depended on their own resources The US had tertiary dependence on the militia, as our primary and secondary reliance was on first the OS personnel arid the second on the QRF The others did not have an internal second Regards pat Do we know who still has a dip presence there today? Thank you Diplomats still in Benghazi say they had long questioned U.S. reliance on local militia By Nancy A. Youssef McClatchy Newspapers On the day of the attack, U.S. officials had spotted a police officer taking photos of the compound from a villa under construction across the streets. This was the view the officer would have had of the compound. - Nancy A. Youssef /MCT Even before the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, diplomats from other nations and Libyan security officials had questioned the wisdom of a U.S. decision to rely primarily on members of a local militia to protect its compound here. Diplomats here told McClatchy that while it\'s customary to depend on local forces to protect diplomatic missions, only the United States of the 10 or so foreign missions here allowed the local militia to be the first line of defense. The others said they instead depended on military forces from their own country to provide security. \"A few months ago, there was a small attack here and the Libyans fled,\" said a diplomat from a European nation who asked that he not be further identified so that he could speak candidly about his assessment of security here. \"After that, I decided to only use special forces\" from his own country. \"We never considered using the brigades,\" he said, referring to the 17th of February Brigade, the local militia that was considered the primary security force for the U.S. mission. \"We assumed the United States had a special relationship with the brigades.\" Said another diplomat who requested anonymity for the same reasons: \"I would never depend on the brigades.\" The diplomat said he believed U.S. officials were unaware of the extremist links of those who were guarding them. \"The mistake of the Americans was not following the trail of Islamic radicals,\' he said. For some, the cost of supplying security made operating in Benghazi prohibitive. The British, for example, brought in their own troops and also hired Libyans to provide security, according to Khalid al Hadar, who owns the compound that the British used as their offices here. But after a June attack on the British ambassador\'s convoy, the British withdrew from Benghazi. A British official told McClatchy that the realization that security would require a larger ? and more expensive ? British force in Benghazi helped fuel that decision. Hadar said the British still check in periodically on their compound, where a shot-up bulletproof windshield from the June ambush still sits in what was the consulate\'s carport. Who was responsible for determining how the United States protected its consulate here remains unclear two months after Stevens\' death. According to the State Department, the ambassador, in consultation with deputies'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Militia',9,1,'226 - C05739824.txt','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Militia',9,1,'252 - C05739857.txt','H: V good Intel internal Libya. Sid H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From. Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Jalil spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime particularly the appointment of cabinet members arid senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC Staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against Muammar al Qaddafi began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other CONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC','H: V good Intel internal Libya. Sid H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From. Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Jalil spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members arid senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC Staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against Muammar al Qaddafi began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other CONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Militia',9,1,'262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Militia',9,1,'269 - C05739877.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Militia',9,1,'274 - C05739883.txt','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government; however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya; if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Million_Dead',2,1,'3058 - C05764944.txt','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"\"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Million_Dead',2,1,'3061 - C05764951.txt','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'MIME',3,1,'1897 - C05762395.txt','Undeliverable: Followup FollowupAttachments: details.txt Followup (1.19 KB) Delivery has failed to these recipients or distribution lists: mhcaleja@state.gov The recipient\'s e-mail address was not found in the recipient\'s e-mail system. Microsoft Exchange will not try to redeliver this message for you. 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I\'ve had wonderfully constructive conversations with him and we\'ve got, what we both think is a terrific plan, but he really needs to present it to you. Once we have your feedback, we can move on all of this. It\'s all very exciting and he\'s the best. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Doug--I\'d like to discuss when you are here for Capricia\'s swearing in. I\'m copying Lona and Melanne so they can schedule. All the best, H Hi! Hope you all are getting some R&R as the summer wanes.','Women\'s eventsPis work out a time for us to meet w him. I\'ve had wonderfully constructive conversations with him and we\'ve got, what we both think is a terrific plan, but he really needs to present it to you. Once we have your feedback, we can move on all of this. It\'s all very exciting and he\'s the best. Melanne S. 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Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. 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It\'s all very exciting and he\'s the best. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Doug--I\'d like to discuss when you are here for Capricia\'s swearing in. I\'m copying Lona and Melanne so they can schedule. All the best, H Hi! Hope you all are getting some R&R as the summer wanes. Your Africa trip has generated a lot of visibility and momentum on women\'s issues. I wanted to follow up on an idea we discussed, when we met a few months ago, for raising the profile of women\'s issues and creating a unique platform for you in the U.S. You may recall that Melanne and I were developing ideas for holding events to connect people working on women\'s issues around the world, and to raise the visibility of the issues in the US.','Women\'s eventsI\'ve had wonderfully constructive conversations with him and we\'ve got, what we both think is a terrific plan, but he really needs to present it to you. Once we have your feedback, we can move on all of this. It\'s all very exciting and he\'s the best. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Doug--I\'d like to discuss when you are here for Capricia\'s swearing in. I\'m copying Lona and Melanne so they can schedule. All the best, H Hi! Hope you all are getting some R&R as the summer wanes. Your Africa trip has generated a lot of visibility and momentum on women\'s issues. I wanted to follow up on an idea we discussed, when we met a few months ago, for raising the profile of women\'s issues and creating a unique platform for you in the U.S. You may recall that Melanne and I were developing ideas for holding events to connect people working on women\'s issues around the world, and to raise the visibility of the issues in the US.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Mind_Games_(John_Lennon_album)',5,1,'3068 - C05764964.txt','Women\'s eventsI have been trying, but the first feedback I got was maybe he should meet with Cheryl, et al. Frankly, he is following up on his last conversation with you so we should just all get together with you. I will get with Lona today. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov PIs work out a time for us to meet w him. I\'ve had wonderfully constructive conversations with him and we\'ve got, what we both think is a terrific plan, but he really needs to present it to you. Once we have your feedback, we can move on all of this. It\'s all very exciting and he\'s the best. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Doug--I\'d like to discuss when you are here for Capricia\'s swearing in. I\'m copying Lona and Melanne so they can schedule. All the best, H Hil Hope you all are getting some R&R as the summer wanes. Your Africa trip has generated a lot of visibility and momentum on women\'s issues. I wanted to follow up on an idea we discussed, when we met a few months ago, for raising the profile of women\'s issues and creating a unique platform for you in the U.S. You may recall that Melanne and I were developing ideas for holding events to connect people working on women\'s issues around the world, and to raise the visibility of the issues in the US. Whitney Williams has joined us to flesh out a vision for a series of conferences that would bring together policymakers and experts from the field with women you have met around the world - and people at the grassroots level in this country. Each conference would be followed by a special event featuring musical, cultural and culinary celebrities (yep, celebrity chefs) from the U.S. and other countries to generate visibility online and in the entertainment media, which would reach a lot more people than the policy conference alone. These events would create connections among people who often work in isolation, and generate ideas for improving policies and practices. They\'d also inspire and engage a whole new generation to get involved in global women\'s issues. This approach ? bringing together policy, grassroots and entertainment aspects ? isn\'t being done by anyone else in the development space. It would be a great way to raise the visibility of the issues, and your work on them, here at home. We could put on several over the next year, with one on the 15th Anniversary of your UN speech in Beijing.','Women\'s eventsI have been trying, but the first feedback I got was maybe he should meet with Cheryl, et al. Frankly, he is following up on his last conversation with you so we should just all get together with you. I will get with Lona today. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov PIs work out a time for us to meet w him. I\'ve had wonderfully constructive conversations with him and we\'ve got, what we both think is a terrific plan, but he really needs to present it to you. Once we have your feedback, we can move on all of this. It\'s all very exciting and he\'s the best. Melanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov Doug--I\'d like to discuss when you are here for Capricia\'s swearing in. I\'m copying Lona and Melanne so they can schedule. All the best, H Hil Hope you all are getting some R&R as the summer wanes. Your Africa trip has generated a lot of visibility and momentum on women\'s issues. I wanted to follow up on an idea we discussed, when we met a few months ago, for raising the profile of women\'s issues and creating a unique platform for you in the U.S. You may recall that Melanne and I were developing ideas for holding events to connect people working on women\'s issues around the world, and to raise the visibility of the issues in the US. Whitney Williams has joined us to flesh out a vision for a series of conferences that would bring together policymakers and experts from the field with women you have met around the world - and people at the grassroots level in this country. Each conference would be followed by a special event featuring musical, cultural and culinary celebrities (yep, celebrity chefs) from the U.S. and other countries to generate visibility online and in the entertainment media, which would reach a lot more people than the policy conference alone. These events would create connections among people who often work in isolation, and generate ideas for improving policies and practices. They\'d also inspire and engage a whole new generation to get involved in global women\'s issues. This approach ? bringing together policy, grassroots and entertainment aspects ? isn\'t being done by anyone else in the development space. It would be a great way to raise the visibility of the issues, and your work on them, here at home. We could put on several over the next year, with one on the 15th Anniversary of your UN speech in Beijing.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Minister_of_External_Affairs_(India)',3,1,'1689 - C05761656.txt','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsFyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mulcherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio. 3','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsFyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mulcherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio. 3'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Minister_of_External_Affairs_(India)',3,1,'1695 - C05761680.txt','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsLong time politico, was close to rajiv ghandi. III send his bio to oscar to print for you. On election calls, SCA is recommending calls to Congress Party head Sonia Ghandi, outgoing FM Mukherjee, and incoming FM Krishna. We also have a call sheet for Prime Minister Singh in case you want to call. Please let me know if u want to do these calls tomorrow. What do we know about him? Fyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mukherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio.','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsLong time politico, was close to rajiv ghandi. III send his bio to oscar to print for you. On election calls, SCA is recommending calls to Congress Party head Sonia Ghandi, outgoing FM Mukherjee, and incoming FM Krishna. We also have a call sheet for Prime Minister Singh in case you want to call. Please let me know if u want to do these calls tomorrow. What do we know about him? Fyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mukherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Minister_of_External_Affairs_(India)',3,1,'3526 - C05766182.txt','Mini Schedule 9/25/09 Friday9:15 am MEETING w/liELGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER LETERME 9:45 am Room 34H 10:00 am 11:00 am HAITI KEY PLAYERS MEETING Jade Room 11:05 am DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Canadian Mission 11:15 am ARRIVE Canadian Mission 11:20 am 11:30 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm PULL-ASIDE w/SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY- GENERAL KM EIDE 14th Floor FRIENDS OF AFGHANISTAN MEETING 14th Floor 12:05 pm DEPART Canadian Mission *En route Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:20 pm 12:40 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 12:45 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Sheraton Hotel and Towers 12:55 pm ARRIVE Sheraton Hotel and Towers 1:00 pm CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE CLOSING PLENARY 3:00 pm Main Ballroom 3:05 pm DEPART Sheraton Hotel and Towers *En route Waldorf-Astoria 3:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 3:20 pm TAPING OF FACE THE NATION INTERVIEW w/HARRY SMITH 3:40 pm 34th Floor 3:45 pm MEETING w/CARIBBEAN FOREIGN MINISTERS 4:45 pm Jade Room 4:50 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:55 pm Outside of Room 35H 5:00 pm MEETING w/INDIAN EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER KRISHNA 5:25 pm Room 35H 5:30 pm MEETING w/AZERBAIJANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAMMADYAROV 6:00 pm Room 35H 6:05 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Ritz-Carlton Hotel','Mini Schedule 9/25/09 Friday9:15 am MEETING w/liELGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER LETERME 9:45 am Room 34H 10:00 am 11:00 am HAITI KEY PLAYERS MEETING Jade Room 11:05 am DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Canadian Mission 11:15 am ARRIVE Canadian Mission 11:20 am 11:30 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm PULL-ASIDE w/SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY- GENERAL KM EIDE 14th Floor FRIENDS OF AFGHANISTAN MEETING 14th Floor 12:05 pm DEPART Canadian Mission *En route Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 12:20 pm 12:40 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 12:45 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Sheraton Hotel and Towers 12:55 pm ARRIVE Sheraton Hotel and Towers 1:00 pm CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE CLOSING PLENARY 3:00 pm Main Ballroom 3:05 pm DEPART Sheraton Hotel and Towers *En route Waldorf-Astoria 3:15 pm ARRIVE Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 3:20 pm TAPING OF \"FACE THE NATION\" INTERVIEW w/HARRY SMITH 3:40 pm 34th Floor 3:45 pm MEETING w/CARIBBEAN FOREIGN MINISTERS 4:45 pm Jade Room 4:50 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:55 pm Outside of Room 35H 5:00 pm MEETING w/INDIAN EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER KRISHNA 5:25 pm Room 35H 5:30 pm MEETING w/AZERBAIJANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAMMADYAROV 6:00 pm Room 35H 6:05 pm DEPART Waldorf-Astoria Hotel *En route Ritz-Carlton Hotel'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Minister_of_Foreign_Affairs_(Egypt)',1,1,'1767 - C05761854.txt','mini schedule 5/27/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15am OFFICE TIME 10:10am Secretary\'s Office 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:25 am ARRIVE State Department 11:30 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm WORKING LUNCH FOR EGYPTIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ARMED 1:00 pm ALI ABOUL GHEIT James Monroe Room, 81Floor *Camera spray at top. 1:15 pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 1:45 pm w/PRESMENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PHONE CALL w/PRESIDENT SHEIKH SHARIF SHEIKH ARMED 2:00 pm TRANSITIONAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN SOMALIA Secy\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/ROXANA SABERI, AMERICAN JOURNALIST 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office *Camera Spray in outer office preceding. 2:45pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 3:15pm w/PRESIDENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/IVO DAALDER, U.S. AMBASSADOR TO NATO 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00pm MEETING w/SPECIAL ENVOY GEORGE MITCHELL 5:30pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY 8:30 pm PRESIDENT MAIIMOUD ABBAS James Monroe Room, 8d\' Floor *Official photo in outer office preceding. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 18','mini schedule 5/27/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15am OFFICE TIME 10:10am Secretary\'s Office 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:25 am ARRIVE State Department 11:30 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm WORKING LUNCH FOR EGYPTIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ARMED 1:00 pm ALI ABOUL GHEIT James Monroe Room, 81Floor *Camera spray at top. 1:15 pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 1:45 pm w/PRESMENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PHONE CALL w/PRESIDENT SHEIKH SHARIF SHEIKH ARMED 2:00 pm TRANSITIONAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN SOMALIA Secy\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/ROXANA SABERI, AMERICAN JOURNALIST 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office *Camera Spray in outer office preceding. 2:45pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 3:15pm w/PRESIDENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/IVO DAALDER, U.S. AMBASSADOR TO NATO 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00pm MEETING w/SPECIAL ENVOY GEORGE MITCHELL 5:30pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY 8:30 pm PRESIDENT MAIIMOUD ABBAS James Monroe Room, 8d\' Floor *Official photo in outer office preceding. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 18'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Minister_of_Foreign_Affairs_(Pakistan)',1,1,'1500 - C05761271.txt','Mini Schedule 5/7/097:30 am (t) PHONE CALL w/TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER AHMET 7:45 am (t) DAVUTOGLU (T) Private Residence 7:45 am (t) PHONE CALL w/FORMER TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER ALI 8:00 am (t) BAI3ACAN (T) Private Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office *Attending: Cheryl, Hums, Jake, Joe, Andrew and L,ona 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRE-BRIEF MEETING ON LAVROV VISIT 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am BILATERAL w/AFGHAN FOREIGN MINISTER RANGIN DADFAR 10:45 am SPANTA Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am BILATERAL w/PAKISTANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAICHDOOM 11:00 am SHAH MEHMOOD QURESHI Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/SLOVAK FOREIGN MINISTER MIROSLAV LAJCAK 21','Mini Schedule 5/7/097:30 am (t) PHONE CALL w/TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER AHMET 7:45 am (t) DAVUTOGLU (T) Private Residence 7:45 am (t) PHONE CALL w/FORMER TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER ALI 8:00 am (t) BAI3ACAN (T) Private Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office *Attending: Cheryl, Hums, Jake, Joe, Andrew and L,ona 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRE-BRIEF MEETING ON LAVROV VISIT 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am BILATERAL w/AFGHAN FOREIGN MINISTER RANGIN DADFAR 10:45 am SPANTA Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am BILATERAL w/PAKISTANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAICHDOOM 11:00 am SHAH MEHMOOD QURESHI Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/SLOVAK FOREIGN MINISTER MIROSLAV LAJCAK 21'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Minister_of_the_Interior_(France)',1,1,'2048 - C05762690.txt','Cambodia Returns 20 Uighurs to ChinaFyi (SBU) The Cambodian Ministry of Interior confirmed 20 Uighurs departed on a charter flight to China at 0915 EST / 2115 local, according to Embassy Phnom Penh. The whereabouts of two other Uighurs who had previously fled are unknown. Post adds the two are carrying letters of protection from the UNHCR. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Cambodia Returns 20 Uighurs to ChinaFyi (SBU) The Cambodian Ministry of Interior confirmed 20 Uighurs departed on a charter flight to China at 0915 EST / 2115 local, according to Embassy Phnom Penh. The whereabouts of two other Uighurs who had previously fled are unknown. Post adds the two are carrying letters of protection from the UNHCR. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Ministry_of_Defence_(Singapore)',2,1,'2546 - C05763995.txt','ColumbiaDCA negotiations are still on for week after next (11-13 Aug), as requested. Amb Barco called to request that we slide right one day (13,14 Aug). They requested this based on a visit of Mexican President Calderon - who will visit Bogota (10-12 Aug). The dep FM and some MinDef officials want to be in Bogota for Calderon\'s visit. Let me know if you have any other questions. Will the DCA team be in Columbia in early August? I thought we had set that up but heard today they might not get there until September. What\'s the plan? 342','ColumbiaDCA negotiations are still on for week after next (11-13 Aug), as requested. Amb Barco called to request that we slide right one day (13,14 Aug). They requested this based on a visit of Mexican President Calderon - who will visit Bogota (10-12 Aug). The dep FM and some MinDef officials want to be in Bogota for Calderon\'s visit. Let me know if you have any other questions. Will the DCA team be in Columbia in early August? I thought we had set that up but heard today they might not get there until September. What\'s the plan? 342'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Ministry_of_Defence_(Singapore)',2,1,'262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Ministry_of_Finance_(India)',2,1,'1689 - C05761656.txt','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsFyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mulcherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio. 3','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsFyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mulcherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio. 3'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Ministry_of_Finance_(India)',2,1,'1695 - C05761680.txt','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsLong time politico, was close to rajiv ghandi. III send his bio to oscar to print for you. On election calls, SCA is recommending calls to Congress Party head Sonia Ghandi, outgoing FM Mukherjee, and incoming FM Krishna. We also have a call sheet for Prime Minister Singh in case you want to call. Please let me know if u want to do these calls tomorrow. What do we know about him? Fyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mukherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio.','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsLong time politico, was close to rajiv ghandi. III send his bio to oscar to print for you. On election calls, SCA is recommending calls to Congress Party head Sonia Ghandi, outgoing FM Mukherjee, and incoming FM Krishna. We also have a call sheet for Prime Minister Singh in case you want to call. Please let me know if u want to do these calls tomorrow. What do we know about him? Fyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mukherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs_(Brazil)',1,1,'3494 - C05766122.txt','Were you going to call me about something? Climate Change Points for BrazilYes - am forgetting now but a few things - will connect - nothing urgent (I think - damn I am getting old) B6 Mills, Cheryl D B6 Courtney, I\'ve attached a call sheet on climate change for the Secretary\'s call with Brazil\'s Minister of External Relations. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I\'m copying Paul Brown, who has kindly agreed to work up call sheets for Saudi Arabia and South Africa. He will not be able to get to this for another hour or so. We\'ll discuss division of countries with Steinberg\'s staff and get back to you with a proposal. Thanks, Christ()','Were you going to call me about something? Climate Change Points for BrazilYes - am forgetting now but a few things - will connect - nothing urgent (I think - damn I am getting old) B6 Mills, Cheryl D B6 Courtney, I\'ve attached a call sheet on climate change for the Secretary\'s call with Brazil\'s Minister of External Relations. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I\'m copying Paul Brown, who has kindly agreed to work up call sheets for Saudi Arabia and South Africa. He will not be able to get to this for another hour or so. We\'ll discuss division of countries with Steinberg\'s staff and get back to you with a proposal. Thanks, Christ()'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs_(Iraq)',3,1,'2488 - C05763834.txt','Zebari call sheetI can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. MI want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. al I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. DI This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. 1:11 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may have lost a number of staff members. At this point, we do not know if other senior-ranking MFA officials were killed or wounded in the attack.','Zebari call sheetI can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. MI want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. al I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. DI This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. 1:11 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may have lost a number of staff members. At this point, we do not know if other senior-ranking MFA officials were killed or wounded in the attack.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs_(Iraq)',3,1,'2490 - C05763838.txt','Zebari call sheetI already told them to plan on calling chris hill first. So let me start the process. Calling soon is good. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. III I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. IE I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 11 This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. [13 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may','Zebari call sheetI already told them to plan on calling chris hill first. So let me start the process. Calling soon is good. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. III I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. IE I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 11 This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. [13 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs_(Iraq)',3,1,'2512 - C05763919.txt','Zebari call sheetI\'ve reached out to chris. Haven\'t reached him yet. Zebari is up north only with cell phone access and lines are congested so we haven\'t been able to get him on. But the foreign ministry knows u r trying to reach him. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. GI I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. El I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 111This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. I Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s','Zebari call sheetI\'ve reached out to chris. Haven\'t reached him yet. Zebari is up north only with cell phone access and lines are congested so we haven\'t been able to get him on. But the foreign ministry knows u r trying to reach him. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. GI I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. El I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 111This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. I Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs_(Kosovo)',1,1,'3021 - C05764887.txt','Jirns bilatsU asked who he met with today: Montenegrin Prime Minister Djukanovic Croatian Foreign Minister Jandrokovic Cypriot FM Kyprianou Serbian Foreign Minister Jeremic Swedish Foreign Minister Bildt Bosnian President Silajdzic Macedonian President Ivanov','Jirns bilatsU asked who he met with today: Montenegrin Prime Minister Djukanovic Croatian Foreign Minister Jandrokovic Cypriot FM Kyprianou Serbian Foreign Minister Jeremic Swedish Foreign Minister Bildt Bosnian President Silajdzic Macedonian President Ivanov'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs_(Malaysia)',1,1,'1798 - C05761912.txt','Mini Schedule 5/14/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:00 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:00 am PHONE CALL w/GHANAIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MUMUNI 9:15 am Secretary\'s Office 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PHONE CALL w/SAUDI PRINCE SAUD AL-FAISAL 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/LATVIAN PRESIDENT VALDIS ZATLERS 11:30 am Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:30 am BRIEF MEETING/PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR 11:50 am PARTICIPANTS James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 12:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ DOUG HATTAWAY 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ PHIL LEVINE 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ ROY SPENCE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/IVIALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Y.B. DATUK 3:00 pm ANIFAH bin HAJI AMAN Secy\'s Conf Rm. *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:00 pm PRESS AVAILABILITY w/MALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:15 pm Y.B. DATUK ANIFAH bin HAM AMAN Treaty Room 3:30 pm MEETING w/ELIZABETH BAGLEY AND KRIS BALDERSTON 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm OFFICE TIME 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 5/14/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:00 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:00 am PHONE CALL w/GHANAIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MUMUNI 9:15 am Secretary\'s Office 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PHONE CALL w/SAUDI PRINCE SAUD AL-FAISAL 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/LATVIAN PRESIDENT VALDIS ZATLERS 11:30 am Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:30 am BRIEF MEETING/PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR 11:50 am PARTICIPANTS James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 12:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ DOUG HATTAWAY 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ PHIL LEVINE 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ ROY SPENCE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/IVIALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Y.B. DATUK 3:00 pm ANIFAH bin HAJI AMAN Secy\'s Conf Rm. *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:00 pm PRESS AVAILABILITY w/MALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:15 pm Y.B. DATUK ANIFAH bin HAM AMAN Treaty Room 3:30 pm MEETING w/ELIZABETH BAGLEY AND KRIS BALDERSTON 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm OFFICE TIME 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs_and_International_Development_(France)',3,1,'2488 - C05763834.txt','Zebari call sheetI can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. MI want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. al I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. DI This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. 1:11 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may have lost a number of staff members. At this point, we do not know if other senior-ranking MFA officials were killed or wounded in the attack.','Zebari call sheetI can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. MI want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. al I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. DI This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. 1:11 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may have lost a number of staff members. At this point, we do not know if other senior-ranking MFA officials were killed or wounded in the attack.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs_and_International_Development_(France)',3,1,'2490 - C05763838.txt','Zebari call sheetI already told them to plan on calling chris hill first. So let me start the process. Calling soon is good. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. III I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. IE I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 11 This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. [13 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may','Zebari call sheetI already told them to plan on calling chris hill first. So let me start the process. Calling soon is good. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. III I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. IE I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 11 This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. [13 Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s wife led your meeting with Iraqi war widows, was reportedly slightly injured and quite shaken by the attack. He may'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs_and_International_Development_(France)',3,1,'2512 - C05763919.txt','Zebari call sheetI\'ve reached out to chris. Haven\'t reached him yet. Zebari is up north only with cell phone access and lines are congested so we haven\'t been able to get him on. But the foreign ministry knows u r trying to reach him. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. GI I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. El I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 111This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. I Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s','Zebari call sheetI\'ve reached out to chris. Haven\'t reached him yet. Zebari is up north only with cell phone access and lines are congested so we haven\'t been able to get him on. But the foreign ministry knows u r trying to reach him. Set it up and also call to Chris Hill. Or I can call Ops directly. Where are you guys? I can set this up thru ops if u want to call. The Secretary\'s Call Sheet for Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Purpose of Call: To express your condolences regarding the deaths of Iraqi MFA personnel in the August 19 attack on the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. GI I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you for the savage attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and for the tragic loss of so many Iraqi lives around Baghdad and particularly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. El I remember fondly our meeting at the MFA in April ? I was proud to be the first senior U.S. official to attend a meeting there, and I was deeply saddened to hear that your Ministry was attacked. 111This is a trying day for Iraqis and the Government of Iraq, but brutal attacks like these only deepen the need for dedicated Iraqi like you and those in your Ministry, to remain committed to the new Iraq. I Know that the United States will continue to stand by Iraq as it faces these challenges. Background: On Wednesday, August 19, what appears to be a series of VBIED and additional rocket attacks in Baghdad resulted in the bloodiest day in Baghdad since the June 30 withdrawal of U.S. forces from urban areas. Although exact numbers have not been confirmed, media is reporting that approximately 75 people were killed across Baghdad with over 100 injuries. The most devastating attack appears to have been against the Iraqi MFA, where a VBIED was exploded in front of the main gate. Zebari\'s Chief of Staff estimated that there were 35-40 fatalities and up to 40 injuries resulting from this attack, with 70% of the building damaged. In April, you were the first senior U.S. official to hold a meeting at the MFA. Deputy Foreign Minister Labid Abbawi, who attended your meeting at the MFA and who\'s'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs_of_the_Peoples_Republic_of_China',1,1,'3673 - C05766524.txt','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had hijacked negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of hijacking efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked, he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a hijacker. Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme, she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing. The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests, Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited. China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions, said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo, wrote Li.','(Reuters) China says Britain sowing discord in climate politicsBEIJING - China condemned claims ascribed to Britain\'s climate change minister that it had \"hijacked\" negotiations in Copenhagen, saying on Tuesday the accusations were an attempt to sow discord among poor countries. The sharp words from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu were the latest baring of diplomatic bad blood after the talks in Copenhagen ended on Saturday with a broad, non-binding accord that fell short of hopes for a robust global agreement on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Jiang was responding to a report in Britain\'s Guardian newspaper that said the Environment Minister Ed Miliband had accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left-wing Latin American nations of \"hijacking\" efforts to reach deeper agreement on how to fight global warming. In a separate commentary for the paper, Miliband said China vetoed a widely supported proposal at the Copenhagen talks to aim to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050. \"We cannot again allow negotiations on real points of substance to be hijacked,\" he also wrote, but without singling out China or any other country as a \"hijacker.\" Chinese spokeswoman Jiang did not chide Miliband by name, but Beijing\'s ire was clear. \"The statements from certain British politicians are plainly a political scheme,\" she said in a statement issued by the official Xinhua news agency. \"Their objective is to shirk responsibilities that should be assumed towards developing countries, and to provoke discord among developing countries. This scheme will come to nothing.\" The flap is unlikely to seriously disrupt negotiations seeking to turn the Copenhagen accord into a legally binding treaty. But the sour exchange has underscored the distrust between China and rich countries that could frustrate efforts to agree on that treaty by late 2010. \"Everyone is raising the banner of protecting the planet, but in reality they are protecting their own interests,\" Wang Vi, a climate change policy researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, told Reuters. \"The compromises (in Copenhagen) were very, very limited.\" China is the world\'s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases from human activities and its biggest developing economy. Other governments have pressed it to do more to reduce its growing emissions and to submit its emissions goals to international checks as part of any new climate pact. But China and other big developing countries have accused the rich economies of failing to offer big enough cuts to their emissions, and of not offering enough money and technological help to poor countries to cope with climate change. Chinese experts have also said the goal of cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050 is empty rhetoric without those commitments from rich nations. \"Currently, the most difficult issue to resolve is the scale and structure of each country\'s emissions reductions,\" said Li Zhiqing, an environmental policy professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, writing in the city\'s Wenhui Daily newspaper. \"Clearly, there will be no breakthrough on this in the near term and we can only maintain the status quo,\" wrote Li.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ministry_of_Interior_(Iran)',3,1,'1923 - C05762461.txt','Best analysis so far of Iranian vote. SidYesterday, June 21, Chatham House in UK published a detailed study of the Iranian vote, concluding from close analysis that the election results were a fraud. This is the most definitive objective analysis so far. Sid http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files/14234_iranelection0609.pdf This paper is published by Chatham House and the Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Preliminary Analysis of the Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election Editor: Professor Ali Ansari, Director, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House author, \'Iran, Islam and Democracy\' Research and Analysis: Daniel Berman and Thomas Rintoul, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews 21 June 2009 Chatham House is independent and owes no allegiance to government or to any political body. It does not hold opinions of its own the views expressed in this text are the responsibility of the authors. This document is issued on the understanding that if any extract is used, the authors and Chatham House should be credited, preferably with the date of the publication. Preliminary Analysis of Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election www.chathamhouse.org.uk 2 Executive Summary Working from the province by province breakdowns of the 2009 and 2005 results, released by the Iranian Ministry of Interior, and from the 2006 census as published by the official Statistical Centre of Iran, the following observations about the official data and the debates surrounding it can be made. ?In two conservative provinces, Mazandaran and Yazd, a turnout of more than 100% was recorded. ?At a provincial level, there is no correlation between the increased turnout and the swing to Ahmadinejad. This challenges the notion that Ahmadinejad\'s victory was due to the massive participation of a previously silent conservative majority. ?In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all former','Best analysis so far of Iranian vote. SidYesterday, June 21, Chatham House in UK published a detailed study of the Iranian vote, concluding from close analysis that the election results were a fraud. This is the most definitive objective analysis so far. Sid http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files/14234_iranelection0609.pdf This paper is published by Chatham House and the Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Preliminary Analysis of the Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election Editor: Professor Ali Ansari, Director, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews; Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House; author, \'Iran, Islam and Democracy\' Research and Analysis: Daniel Berman and Thomas Rintoul, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews 21 June 2009 Chatham House is independent and owes no allegiance to government or to any political body. It does not hold opinions of its own; the views expressed in this text are the responsibility of the authors. This document is issued on the understanding that if any extract is used, the authors and Chatham House should be credited, preferably with the date of the publication. Preliminary Analysis of Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election www.chathamhouse.org.uk 2 Executive Summary Working from the province by province breakdowns of the 2009 and 2005 results, released by the Iranian Ministry of Interior, and from the 2006 census as published by the official Statistical Centre of Iran, the following observations about the official data and the debates surrounding it can be made. ?In two conservative provinces, Mazandaran and Yazd, a turnout of more than 100% was recorded. ?At a provincial level, there is no correlation between the increased turnout and the swing to Ahmadinejad. This challenges the notion that Ahmadinejad\'s victory was due to the massive participation of a previously silent conservative majority. ?In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all former'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ministry_of_Interior_(Iran)',3,1,'2267 - C05763049.txt','#sMost interesting observation of the day, from State: A statistical analysis of the data issued by the ministry of interior suggests a perfect linear relationship between votes received by Ahmadinejad and Mousavi with an r-squared value of 0.9995, a near impossibility in nature.This suggests that the ballots were never counted or were.abandoned after it was clear Ahmadinejad was going to lose. Statistically, it is impossible to maintain such a perfect linear relationship consistently through all stages of vote counting. We would expect variation as the votes were coming in, due to differences expected between the cites and the country side and hetereogeneity amoung ethnic groups.This to me is the most concrete evidence I have seen 84','#sMost interesting observation of the day, from State: \"A statistical analysis of the data issued by the ministry of interior suggests a perfect linear relationship between votes received by Ahmadinejad and Mousavi with an r-squared value of 0.9995, a near impossibility in nature.This suggests that the ballots were never counted or were.abandoned after it was clear Ahmadinejad was going to lose. Statistically, it is impossible to maintain such a perfect linear relationship consistently through all stages of vote counting. We would expect variation as the votes were coming in, due to differences expected between the cites and the country side and hetereogeneity amoung ethnic groups.This to me is the most concrete evidence I have seen\" 84'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ministry_of_Interior_(Iran)',3,1,'2275 - C05763062.txt','#sNo, it\'s only an internal assessment from someone in the Iran Watch Office. Kay added me to their updates so I\'m seeing their internal chit chat. I have to admit I don\'t understand statistics enough to gauge it\'s accuracy, but they are trying to prove the accusation of egregious fraud. The only other #s are actual vote tallies coming from the Iranian Interior Ministry, showing Mousavi winning by far - but the #s are unconfirmed. Since it\'s after 4am in Tehran, most of the reporting now is focusing on tumult Nothing is coming from State publicly aside from what you said this afternoon. Is that going public? Is it posted on our website? Most interesting observation of the day, from State: A statistical analysis of the data issued by the ministry of interior suggests a perfect linear relationship between votes received by Ahmadinejad and Mousavi with an r-squared value of 0.9995, a near impossibility in nature.This suggests that the ballots were never counted or were abandoned after it was clear Ahmadinejad was going to lose. Statistically, it is impossible to maintain such a perfect linear relationship consistently through all stages of vote counting. We would expect variation as the votes were coming in, due to differences expected between the cites and the country side and hetereogeneity amoung ethnic groups.This to me is the most concrete evidence I have seen gs','#sNo, it\'s only an internal assessment from someone in the Iran Watch Office. Kay added me to their updates so I\'m seeing their internal chit chat. I have to admit I don\'t understand statistics enough to gauge it\'s accuracy, but they are trying to prove the accusation of egregious fraud. The only other #s are actual vote tallies coming from the Iranian Interior Ministry, showing Mousavi winning by far - but the #s are unconfirmed. Since it\'s after 4am in Tehran, most of the reporting now is focusing on tumult Nothing is coming from State publicly aside from what you said this afternoon. Is that going public? Is it posted on our website? Most interesting observation of the day, from State: \"A statistical analysis of the data issued by the ministry of interior suggests a perfect linear relationship between votes received by Ahmadinejad and Mousavi with an r-squared value of 0.9995, a near impossibility in nature.This suggests that the ballots were never counted or were abandoned after it was clear Ahmadinejad was going to lose. Statistically, it is impossible to maintain such a perfect linear relationship consistently through all stages of vote counting. We would expect variation as the votes were coming in, due to differences expected between the cites and the country side and hetereogeneity amoung ethnic groups.This to me is the most concrete evidence I have seen\" gs'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ministry_of_National_Defense_(South_Korea)',1,1,'2150 - C05762828.txt','North Korea to move intercontinental missile: reportNorth Korea to move [Inter contktenta[l mOssillle: report Fri May 29, 2009 9:40pm EDT SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea is preparing to move an intercontinental ballistic missile from a factory near Pyongyang to a launch site on the east coast, a South Korean newspaper quoted a source in Washington as saying on Saturday. The factory north of Pyongyang is the same place where the North manufactured the long-range rocket it fired on April 5 before moving it to the east-coast Musudan-ri missile range for assembly and launch, the Dong-a Ilbo newspaper said. Regional powers are waiting to see what the North might do next after it conducted a nuclear test on Monday. South Korea is on alert on the assessment Pyongyang may make provocative moves using conventional weapons at their heavily armed border. North Korea has warned of an intercontinental ballistic missile test in anger over U.N. Security Council punishment of what Pyongyang said was a satellite launch on April 5. Preparations to move an ICBM from the Saneum Weapons Research Center near Pyongyang by train have been captured by U.S. spy satellites, Dong-a Ilbo quoted a source in Washington knowledgeable about the issue as saying. The research lab is the North\'s main center of research and manufacture of long-range missiles, the newspaper said. South Korea\'s defense ministry could not immediately comment on the report. North Korea fired a short-range missile on Friday from the Musudan-ri missile base, South Korea\'s Yonhap news agency quoted an unnamed government source as saying. The missile appeared to be a modified surface-to-air missile with a range of up to 160 km (99 miles), Dong-a Ilbo said. The two Koreas have fought two deadly naval clashes on their disputed maritime border in the past 10 years and the North has warned another could happen. U.S. Defense Department spokesman Geoff Morrell said on Friday there had been no sign of stepped-up North Korean military activity. But a U.S. defense official said the United States had observed above average activity in the past 24 hours at a site in North Korea that has previously been used to test fire long-range missiles. South Korea\'s Defense Ministry said it had seen the number of Chinese fishing boats near the peninsula in the Yellow Sea drop sharply in recent days and is watching the North\'s activities for indications of aggression. 74','North Korea to move intercontinental missile: reportNorth Korea to move [Inter contktenta[l mOssillle: report Fri May 29, 2009 9:40pm EDT SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea is preparing to move an intercontinental ballistic missile from a factory near Pyongyang to a launch site on the east coast, a South Korean newspaper quoted a source in Washington as saying on Saturday. The factory north of Pyongyang is the same place where the North manufactured the long-range rocket it fired on April 5 before moving it to the east-coast Musudan-ri missile range for assembly and launch, the Dong-a Ilbo newspaper said. Regional powers are waiting to see what the North might do next after it conducted a nuclear test on Monday. South Korea is on alert on the assessment Pyongyang may make provocative moves using conventional weapons at their heavily armed border. North Korea has warned of an intercontinental ballistic missile test in anger over U.N. Security Council punishment of what Pyongyang said was a satellite launch on April 5. \"Preparations to move an ICBM from the Saneum Weapons Research Center near Pyongyang by train have been captured by U.S. spy satellites,\" Dong-a Ilbo quoted a source in Washington knowledgeable about the issue as saying. The research lab is the North\'s main center of research and manufacture of long-range missiles, the newspaper said. South Korea\'s defense ministry could not immediately comment on the report. North Korea fired a short-range missile on Friday from the Musudan-ri missile base, South Korea\'s Yonhap news agency quoted an unnamed government source as saying. The missile appeared to be a modified surface-to-air missile with a range of up to 160 km (99 miles), Dong-a Ilbo said. The two Koreas have fought two deadly naval clashes on their disputed maritime border in the past 10 years and the North has warned another could happen. U.S. Defense Department spokesman Geoff Morrell said on Friday there had been no sign of stepped-up North Korean military activity. But a U.S. defense official said the United States had observed \"above average activity\" in the past 24 hours at a site in North Korea that has previously been used to test fire long-range missiles. South Korea\'s Defense Ministry said it had seen the number of Chinese fishing boats near the peninsula in the Yellow Sea drop sharply in recent days and is watching the North\'s activities for indications of aggression. 74'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ministry_of_Unification',3,1,'2413 - C05763589.txt','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late, presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a consistent policy toward North Korea. \'','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. \"It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late,\" presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a \"consistent policy\" toward North Korea. \''),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ministry_of_Unification',3,1,'2414 - C05763590.txt','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late, presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a consistent policy toward North Korea. iln','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. \"It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late,\" presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a \"consistent policy\" toward North Korea. iln'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Ministry_of_Unification',3,1,'2786 - C05764476.txt','(Yonhap) Two Koreas to hold family reunion talks this weekSEOUL (Yonhap) -- South and North Korea will hold talks this week on reunions for families separated by the Korean War, Seoul officials said, the first such dialogue in nearly two years. North Korea accepted South Korea\'s proposal to hold the three-day talks starting Wednesday at the North\'s Mount Kumgang resort, Unification Ministry spokesman Chun Hae-sung said. Nisha Desai State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512 101','(Yonhap) Two Koreas to hold family reunion talks this weekSEOUL (Yonhap) -- South and North Korea will hold talks this week on reunions for families separated by the Korean War, Seoul officials said, the first such dialogue in nearly two years. North Korea accepted South Korea\'s proposal to hold the three-day talks starting Wednesday at the North\'s Mount Kumgang resort, Unification Ministry spokesman Chun Hae-sung said. Nisha Desai State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512 101'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Minority_group',1,1,'1904 - C05762424.txt','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM This is not appropriate time for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so, Socarides says. Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification. Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military. Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton Andy Towle and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans, Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors. And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM \"This is not appropriate time\" for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. \"The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so,\" Socarides says. \"Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification.\" Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. \"The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military.\" Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton; Andy Towle; and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. \"One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans,\" Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. \"This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors.\" And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he \"will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Minsk',2,1,'2864 - C05764609.txt','Nalbandian statement/S CallsPhil wanted you to see before your turkish call. Nalbandian statement: The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants. Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent meetings of Aliyev-Medvedev-Sargsian. We are much closer to a Karabakh solution. Without that issue being resolved, it is impossible for our side to take this step. Armenia must free itself of being led by the diaspora. Armenia doesn\'t get any benefit from the diaspora. The diaspora scores points by using Armenia. That\'s what it does. The diaspora in the U.S. and France does this.','Nalbandian statement/S CallsPhil wanted you to see before your turkish call. Nalbandian statement: \"The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants.\" Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: \"Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent meetings of Aliyev-Medvedev-Sargsian. We are much closer to a Karabakh solution. Without that issue being resolved, it is impossible for our side to take this step. Armenia must free itself of being led by the diaspora. Armenia doesn\'t get any benefit from the diaspora. The diaspora scores points by using Armenia. That\'s what it does. The diaspora in the U.S. and France does this.\"'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Minsk',2,1,'2868 - C05764616.txt','Nalbandian statement/S CallsAre you willing to call nalbandian today? See phils note below and we also have a call sheet coming your way. Huma: will she be able to call Sargsian? Highly recommend given ongoing. Thanks. Nalbandian statement: The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants. Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent','Nalbandian statement/S CallsAre you willing to call nalbandian today? See phils note below and we also have a call sheet coming your way. Huma: will she be able to call Sargsian? Highly recommend given ongoing. Thanks. Nalbandian statement: \"The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants.\" Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: \"Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Minyon_Moore',1,1,'2529 - C05763956.txt','My ListSorry I missed you last night ? Issues: Personnel Other Issues: Support Needs for Dialogs Monthly Thinking Group ? Politically/Positionally -- [Sandy Berger, Vartan Gregorian, John Podesta, Jim Kennedy, Minyon Moore, Strobe Talbott, Maggie Williams,] Agenda ? what do you want to claim ? non-pro development reform NK? Education Initiative: ? Dinner on 18 August ? Goal would be to begin implementing strategy of getting thinking per JS memo: the role higher education is and can play as part of smart diplomacy, including development to enhance the network or relationships between countries and peoples to elevate the conditions and capacities of peoples around the world. ? Potential guest list:','My ListSorry I missed you last night ? Issues: Personnel Other Issues: Support Needs for Dialogs Monthly Thinking Group ? Politically/Positionally -- [Sandy Berger, Vartan Gregorian, John Podesta, Jim Kennedy, Minyon Moore, Strobe Talbott, Maggie Williams,] Agenda ? what do you want to claim ? non-pro; development reform; NK? Education Initiative: ? Dinner on 18 August ? Goal would be to begin implementing strategy of getting thinking per JS memo: the role higher education is and can play as part of \"smart diplomacy\", including development to enhance the network or relationships between countries and peoples to elevate the conditions and capacities of peoples around the world. ? Potential guest list:'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Mir-Hossein_Mousavi',2,1,'1902 - C05762421.txt','fYiFYI, Gary Sick\'s latest analysis on Iran below (posted on his blog). Sick has independent sources and is very well informed. June 17, 2009 Is this another Iranian revolution? To someone who has watched and studied the Iranian revolution of 1979 with fascination, developments in Iran today have an eerie reminiscence. Then there were massive protests that filled the streets, often marching in dignified but ominous silence there was bloodshed as nervous security men with guns faced determined but unarmed crowds there were sullen mourning parades20there were catchy chants and ritual calls of Down with the shah! at night the rooftops rang with shouts of allahu akbar. You need only change shah to dictator, and you have a description of what is happening in Iran today. But there is one very big difference. Thirty years ago, Iran had a charismatic cleric named Ayatollah Khomeini who had a refined sense of strategy and a willingness to risk everything for the cause he represented. On the other side was Mohammed Reza Shah, who had been on the throne for some 37 years and who commanded one of the most powerful military and security regimes in the world. On the surface it appeared to be an uneven battle ? guns against turbans ? but the ruler with the guns wavered and the turbans grew in size and confidence until the old order collapsed. Today the nominal leader of the opposition forces is a reformed radical, Mir Hossein Mousavi, who is notably lacking in personal charisma. On the other side is the constitutional Leader, Ayatollah IChamene\' i, who is widely perceived as a cautious political animal with limited qualifications for his religious post and who compensates for his own lack of charisma by manipulation of the political system and the institutions most loyal to him ? particularly the politically minded clergy and the powerful security forces, including the Revolutionary Guards. Neither of these men seems to be fully in control of their own forces, let alone the situation. The fraudulent election defeat of Mousavi was a triggering event, but the energy behind these unprecedented demonstrations is due more to the sense of outrage and betrayal at the gross manipulation of numbers by the regime than it is about any undying devotion to Mousavi. Yesterday Mousavi ordered that people stay home in face of a conflicting pro-regime demonstration. They marched anyway (and the daughter of former president Rafsanjani joined them and urged them on). Mousavi then ordered everyone to march the following day (which they were probably going to do with or without his orders). IChamene\'i announced the divine assessment of the election outcome ? even before it would probably have been physically possible to count the more than 40 million ballots. Then, in the face of mass protests, he ordered an investigation of the results by the Guardian Council? the same organization that was responsible for managing the election in the first place. No one believed him in either case, and no one expected anything of importance from the Guardian Council. Khamene\'i has ordered peace and reconciliation. No one paid any attention. I deliberately did not mention president-elect Ahmadinejad. After celebrating his victory, he went off to a largely symbolic meeting in Moscow. He seems to be out of the decision loop and more of a passive player than a major actor in these events. So who is calling the shots? Mousavi seems to be running along after the crowd, not leading it. But that is probably all that is required to keep the protest in motion.','fYiFYI, Gary Sick\'s latest analysis on Iran below (posted on his blog). Sick has independent sources and is very well informed. June 17, 2009 Is this another Iranian revolution? To someone who has watched and studied the Iranian revolution of 1979 with fascination, developments in Iran today have an eerie reminiscence. Then there were massive protests that filled the streets, often marching in dignified but ominous silence; there was bloodshed as nervous security men with guns faced determined but unarmed crowds; there were sullen mourning parades;20there were catchy chants and ritual calls of \"Down with the shah!\"; at night the rooftops rang with shouts of allahu akbar. You need only change \"shah\" to \"dictator,\" and you have a description of what is happening in Iran today. But there is one very big difference. Thirty years ago, Iran had a charismatic cleric named Ayatollah Khomeini who had a refined sense of strategy and a willingness to risk everything for the cause he represented. On the other side was Mohammed Reza Shah, who had been on the throne for some 37 years and who commanded one of the most powerful military and security regimes in the world. On the surface it appeared to be an uneven battle ? guns against turbans ? but the ruler with the guns wavered and the turbans grew in size and confidence until the old order collapsed. Today the nominal leader of the opposition forces is a reformed radical, Mir Hossein Mousavi, who is notably lacking in personal charisma. On the other side is the constitutional Leader, Ayatollah IChamene\' i, who is widely perceived as a cautious political animal with limited qualifications for his religious post and who compensates for his own lack of charisma by manipulation of the political system and the institutions most loyal to him ? particularly the politically minded clergy and the powerful security forces, including the Revolutionary Guards. Neither of these men seems to be fully in control of their own forces, let alone the situation. The fraudulent election defeat of Mousavi was a triggering event, but the energy behind these unprecedented demonstrations is due more to the sense of outrage and betrayal at the gross manipulation of numbers by the regime than it is about any undying devotion to Mousavi. Yesterday Mousavi ordered that people stay home in face of a conflicting pro-regime demonstration. They marched anyway (and the daughter of former president Rafsanjani joined them and urged them on). Mousavi then \"ordered\" everyone to march the following day (which they were probably going to do with or without his orders). IChamene\'i announced the \"divine assessment\" of the election outcome ? even before it would probably have been physically possible to count the more than 40 million ballots. Then, in the face of mass protests, he ordered an investigation of the results by the Guardian Council? the same organization that was responsible for managing the election in the first place. No one believed him in either case, and no one expected anything of importance from the Guardian Council. Khamene\'i has ordered peace and reconciliation. No one paid any attention. I deliberately did not mention president-elect Ahmadinejad. After celebrating his \"victory,\" he went off to a largely symbolic meeting in Moscow. He seems to be out of the decision loop and more of a passive player than a major actor in these events. So who is calling the shots? Mousavi seems to be running along after the crowd, not leading it. But that is probably all that is required to keep the protest in motion.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Mir-Hossein_Mousavi',2,1,'1921 - C05762454.txt','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated; I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Miracle',1,1,'2315 - C05763134.txt','Budget updateThree reactions: You are a miracle worker. We\'re a good team. And, we will surely miss Rob Nabors. Any chance he\'d come work w us? We are very close to settled with OMB. B5 In addition to the in fee generated revenue, we have an additional in new money and they are providing an additional directly to Treasury for the multilateral food initiative. This means that of the that you discussed with the President, the budget will reflect77of new resources in State and n Treasury). The one condition on the top line is that the State/USAID percentage increase cannot be greater than Defense ? which is now 3 percent, which is why part of the multilateral food assistance funding is going directly to Treasury. As they work through the details of the numbers, this is the one place that we could face a last minute issue if the percentages get out of alignment. In terms of policy this has all of the restorations to initiatives that we discussed last week and also adds to MCC (OMB made this part of the agreement). In food security, with the combination of from State/USAID and in new money will add to the multilateral initiative we will fund the nutrition component within the State/USAID levels. Global engagement will be funded at of new money and we will be able to restore the proposal to increase in State and USAID staffing. While the staff increases will be funded at 50 percent of the originally proposed levels, with carryover balances because prior year appropriations were delayed there will be a very strong continuation of new recruitment. It should feel like we are on track and will add much needed capacity ? much better than a pause. While we still have a risk that the fee proposal may,not be accepted, we now have of cushion in new State ops funding which means our absolute risk vs. current levels is only . We also get the upside that any additional fee revenues above projections will come to State and the permanent transfer of revenues, if enacted, will provide long term stability in State ops funding. I talked to Karl yesterday about Afghanistan funding and I think he appreciates that we have made big progress, but he is still thinking about weighing in on the need for full funding. I told him that we expect funding levels that will permit us','Budget updateThree reactions: You are a miracle worker. We\'re a good team. And, we will surely miss Rob Nabors. Any chance he\'d come work w us? We are very close to settled with OMB. B5 In addition to the in fee generated revenue, we have an additional in new money and they are providing an additional directly to Treasury for the multilateral food initiative. This means that of the that you discussed with the President, the budget will reflect77of new resources in State and n Treasury). The one condition on the top line is that the State/USAID percentage increase cannot be greater than Defense ? which is now 3 percent, which is why part of the multilateral food assistance funding is going directly to Treasury. As they work through the details of the numbers, this is the one place that we could face a last minute issue if the percentages get out of alignment. In terms of policy this has all of the restorations to initiatives that we discussed last week and also adds to MCC (OMB made this part of the agreement). In food security, with the combination of from State/USAID and in new money will add to the multilateral initiative; we will fund the nutrition component within the State/USAID levels. Global engagement will be funded at of new money and we will be able to restore the proposal to increase in State and USAID staffing. While the staff increases will be funded at 50 percent of the originally proposed levels, with carryover balances because prior year appropriations were delayed there will be a very strong continuation of new recruitment. It should feel like we are on track and will add much needed capacity ? much better than a pause. While we still have a risk that the fee proposal may,not be accepted, we now have of cushion in new State ops funding which means our absolute risk vs. current levels is only . We also get the upside that any additional fee revenues above projections will come to State and the permanent transfer of revenues, if enacted, will provide long term stability in State ops funding. I talked to Karl yesterday about Afghanistan funding and I think he appreciates that we have made big progress, but he is still thinking about weighing in on the need for full funding. I told him that we expect funding levels that will permit us'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Miriam_Sapiro',1,1,'2709 - C05764301.txt','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Miroslav_Lajčák',1,1,'1500 - C05761271.txt','Mini Schedule 5/7/097:30 am (t) PHONE CALL w/TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER AHMET 7:45 am (t) DAVUTOGLU (T) Private Residence 7:45 am (t) PHONE CALL w/FORMER TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER ALI 8:00 am (t) BAI3ACAN (T) Private Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office *Attending: Cheryl, Hums, Jake, Joe, Andrew and L,ona 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRE-BRIEF MEETING ON LAVROV VISIT 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am BILATERAL w/AFGHAN FOREIGN MINISTER RANGIN DADFAR 10:45 am SPANTA Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am BILATERAL w/PAKISTANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAICHDOOM 11:00 am SHAH MEHMOOD QURESHI Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/SLOVAK FOREIGN MINISTER MIROSLAV LAJCAK 21','Mini Schedule 5/7/097:30 am (t) PHONE CALL w/TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER AHMET 7:45 am (t) DAVUTOGLU (T) Private Residence 7:45 am (t) PHONE CALL w/FORMER TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER ALI 8:00 am (t) BAI3ACAN (T) Private Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office *Attending: Cheryl, Hums, Jake, Joe, Andrew and L,ona 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRE-BRIEF MEETING ON LAVROV VISIT 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am BILATERAL w/AFGHAN FOREIGN MINISTER RANGIN DADFAR 10:45 am SPANTA Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am BILATERAL w/PAKISTANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAICHDOOM 11:00 am SHAH MEHMOOD QURESHI Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/SLOVAK FOREIGN MINISTER MIROSLAV LAJCAK 21'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Miscellaneous',1,1,'2095 - C05762755.txt','FrameI think this is very good. I really like the emphasis on security, which is part of her brand, and very relevant (I always have in the back of my mind the possibility that great tragedy will strike again, so we need to prepared to deal with that reality, should it come about some day). I like combining that with the notion of prosperity and humanity, which together covers so much ground - from economic development to human rights. A couple miscl thoughts -- - in terms of promoting prosperity/economic development, might there be a reason to technological advancement (giving people access to education and technological tools that can help them in terms of both education and access to social networks and other avenues for advancement). You do reference education in the development arena, and in prosperity, so that\'s good). - there isn\'t much here mentioning democratization, freedom, etc. I know that is probably dicey given the multitude of governments we want to partner with that aren\'t ready to talk that talk, but still think it needs to be incorporated in some aspect of a mission statement. - really like strong reference to women as a key to economic and social stabilization. That ties into her brand and into a reality. I know when the First Ladies of Africa came out here to LA, one of the desires was to try to draw them into an alliance that might transcend their own national differences and create cross-border force for positive change. A friend of mine is one of the executives with the Hunger Project, whose CEO is a woman who focuses, too, on the way targeting women can help alleviate hunger in ways that just dealing with men or generally cannot. - really like that \'variable geometry\' reference. This is kind of like 3 dimensional chess - strange and complicated alliances need to be made to grapple with a multitude of cross-cutting challenges. This is calculus, not arithmetic. - would like to be sure religions are involved here, vis a vis the various partnerships. It can be either a powerful force of positive change, or it can get in the way of progress, depending on how it\'s used or abused, 60','FrameI think this is very good. I really like the emphasis on security, which is part of her brand, and very relevant (I always have in the back of my mind the possibility that great tragedy will strike again, so we need to prepared to deal with that reality, should it come about some day). I like combining that with the notion of prosperity and humanity, which together covers so much ground - from economic development to human rights. A couple miscl thoughts -- - in terms of promoting prosperity/economic development, might there be a reason to technological advancement (giving people access to education and technological tools that can help them in terms of both education and access to social networks and other avenues for advancement). You do reference education in the development arena, and in prosperity, so that\'s good). - there isn\'t much here mentioning democratization, freedom, etc. I know that is probably dicey given the multitude of governments we want to partner with that aren\'t ready to talk that talk, but still think it needs to be incorporated in some aspect of a mission statement. - really like strong reference to women as a key to economic and social stabilization. That ties into her \"brand\" and into a reality. I know when the First Ladies of Africa came out here to LA, one of the desires was to try to draw them into an alliance that might transcend their own national differences and create cross-border force for positive change. A friend of mine is one of the executives with the Hunger Project, whose CEO is a woman who focuses, too, on the way targeting women can help alleviate hunger in ways that just dealing with men or generally cannot. - really like that \'variable geometry\' reference. This is kind of like 3 dimensional chess - strange and complicated alliances need to be made to grapple with a multitude of cross-cutting challenges. This is calculus, not arithmetic. - would like to be sure religions are involved here, vis a vis the various partnerships. It can be either a powerful force of positive change, or it can get in the way of progress, depending on how it\'s used or abused, 60'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Misdemeanor',1,1,'1943 - C05762522.txt','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitledIsrael\'s Lawyer, in which Aaron argued For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney... I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer. Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the I was there and I know what happened. An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.) But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the facts in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s disengagement from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949. 61','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitled\"Israel\'s Lawyer,\" in which Aaron argued \"For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney...\" I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled \"The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer.\" Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the \"I was there and I know what happened.\" An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: \"Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.\") But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the \"facts\" in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s \"disengagement\" from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: \"In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949.\" 61'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Misogyny',1,1,'1455 - C05761188.txt','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq. Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen. A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut. Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue. She said that many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance \"is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq.\" Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by \"visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen.\" A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that \"the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut.\" Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, \"Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue.\" She said that \"many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Misrata',6,1,'105 - C05739681.txt','Stevens updateSecurity: Today\'s focus is on the security situation in Benghazi. There is new local reporting that hotels are being targeted. The INC conducted a raid on a house/storage facility and found and arrested an Egyptian cell reportedly there for the purpose of attacking hotels. It is believed they were connected to the cell arrested last week, and that Interrogation of those arrested earlier led to this round of arrests. Ahmed Qadafadarn, cousin of Qadhafi who was envoy to Egypt (and was rumored to have defected), is purportedly the funder and organizer of this cell. CA updated its travel guidance to tell travelers to stay away from the Fadihi Hotel. Stevens will inform the INC this afternoon. [NOTE: for your reference, I appended the new WM at the end of this email.] Stevens will be meeting with MFA in one hour and will make a written request for better security at the hotel and for better security-related coordination. He still feels comfortable in the hotel. They are looking into the idea of moving into a villa, but that is some way off. Need to consider resource requirements (would need TDY\'er with authority to sign lease, hire local guards, etc.). Based on discussion with DS yesterday, the hotel remains the safest location. Stevens will continue to work to have the TNC post more people outside and beef up security presence. They have a good set back and are way off the ground. Flights: Stevens checked with head of the airport. There are no regular humanitarian or other flights, however, there are flights coming in and the airport could support an air bridge if any country wanted to sat one up. Stevens will see his European counterparts this afternoon and will ask how they are bringing in their people and whether we can be part of it. - Trip to Rome: Stevens doesn\'t know yet if Jai is going to Rome. As of now, he\'s inclined not to go but he might change his mind. If the Department thinks he ought to go, Stevens can pass that message. As it stands now Mahmoud Jabril and All Tarhouni will be going. Misrata: Stevens spoke with Brig. Gen. Hassi re Misrata. The general was pretty dear that the ostensible move by Qadhafi forces out of the area is a ruse. They are withdrawing troops so they won\'t be hit by NATO, but will send them back in in civilian clothing so they can continue killing that way. Hassi said the assertion Qadhafi would leave to the tribes to resolve was ridiculous because there are no armed tribes around.','Stevens updateSecurity: Today\'s focus is on the security situation in Benghazi. There is new local reporting that hotels are being targeted. The INC conducted a raid on a house/storage facility and found and arrested an Egyptian cell reportedly there for the purpose of attacking hotels. It is believed they were connected to the cell arrested last week, and that Interrogation of those arrested earlier led to this round of arrests. Ahmed Qadafadarn, cousin of Qadhafi who was envoy to Egypt (and was rumored to have defected), is purportedly the funder and organizer of this cell. CA updated its travel guidance to tell travelers to stay away from the Fadihi Hotel. Stevens will inform the INC this afternoon. [NOTE: for your reference, I appended the new WM at the end of this email.] Stevens will be meeting with MFA in one hour and will make a written request for better security at the hotel and for better security-related coordination. He still feels comfortable in the hotel. They are looking into the idea of moving into a villa, but that is some way off. Need to consider resource requirements (would need TDY\'er with authority to sign lease, hire local guards, etc.). Based on discussion with DS yesterday, the hotel remains the safest location. Stevens will continue to work to have the TNC post more people outside and beef up security presence. They have a good set back and are way off the ground. Flights: Stevens checked with head of the airport. There are no regular humanitarian or other flights, however, there are flights coming in and the airport could support an air bridge if any country wanted to sat one up. Stevens will see his European counterparts this afternoon and will ask how they are bringing in their people and whether we can be part of it. - Trip to Rome: Stevens doesn\'t know yet if Jai is going to Rome. As of now, he\'s inclined not to go but he might change his mind. If the Department thinks he ought to go, Stevens can pass that message. As it stands now Mahmoud Jabril and All Tarhouni will be going. Misrata: Stevens spoke with Brig. Gen. Hassi re Misrata. The general was pretty dear that the ostensible move by Qadhafi forces out of the area is a ruse. They are withdrawing troops so they won\'t be hit by NATO, but will send them back in in civilian clothing so they can continue killing that way. Hassi said the assertion Qadhafi would leave to the tribes to resolve was ridiculous because there are no armed tribes around.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Misrata',6,1,'212 - C05739809.txt','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported loosely to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported \"loosely\" to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Misrata',6,1,'213 - C05739810.txt','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Misrata',6,1,'216 - C05739813.txt','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Misrata',6,1,'226 - C05739824.txt','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Misrata',6,1,'252 - C05739857.txt','H: V good Intel internal Libya. Sid H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From. Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Jalil spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime particularly the appointment of cabinet members arid senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC Staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against Muammar al Qaddafi began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other CONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC','H: V good Intel internal Libya. Sid H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From. Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Jalil spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members arid senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC Staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against Muammar al Qaddafi began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other CONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Missile_defense',2,1,'2601 - C05764100.txt','Revised Op-EdNo - it was collaborative effort -- he put in the edits but he didn\'t draft it. Ok. Did Cr !.ai rati.aft? PJ ask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Apprca,cn for Missile Defense By Hillary Ciinton Iran\'s development of :lion- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the .Jriited but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will everanallv enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. 57','Revised Op-EdNo - it was collaborative effort -- he put in the edits but he didn\'t draft it. Ok. Did Cr !.ai rati.aft? PJ ask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Apprca,cn for ;Missile Defense By Hillary Ciinton Iran\'s development of :lion- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the .Jriited but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will everanallv enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. 57'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Missile_defense',2,1,'2863 - C05764608.txt','(AP) Top Russian official: no missiles near PolandTop Russian official: no missiles near Poland MOSCOW (AP)-A Russian deputy defense minister has confirmed that the military has scrapped a plan to deploy missiles near Poland. Vladimir Popovkin says that U.S. President Barack Obama\'s decision to dump the Bush-era plan to deploy missile defense sites in Eastern Europe has made the deployment of Iskander short-range missiles in Russia\'s Kaliningrad region unnecessary. Popovkin\'s statement on Ekho Moskvy radio Saturday confirmed previous similar statements by other Russian officials. Tim Davis Watch Officer Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Top Russian official: no missiles near PolandTop Russian official: no missiles near Poland MOSCOW (AP)-A Russian deputy defense minister has confirmed that the military has scrapped a plan to deploy missiles near Poland. Vladimir Popovkin says that U.S. President Barack Obama\'s decision to dump the Bush-era plan to deploy missile defense sites in Eastern Europe has made the deployment of Iskander short-range missiles in Russia\'s Kaliningrad region unnecessary. Popovkin\'s statement on Ekho Moskvy radio Saturday confirmed previous similar statements by other Russian officials. Tim Davis Watch Officer Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Missionary_(LDS_Church)',1,1,'1838 - C05762241.txt','NYTimes - Utah Governor to Become Ambassador to ChinaUtah Governor to Become Ambassador to China By Jeff Zeleny Updated President Obama on Saturday selected one of the nation\'s leading Republican governors to serve as the ambassador to China, nominating Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman for the diplomatic post that Mr. Obama called as important as any in the world. We will launch a new era of partnership between our two nations that will advance our shared dreams of opportunity and security in America, in Asia and around the world, Mr. Obama said. I can think of no more important assignment than creating the kinds of bridges between our two countries that will determine the well being not just of Americans and Chinese, but also the future of the world. In a morning announcement at the White House, Mr. Huntsman stood at the president\'s side in the Diplomatic Room and accepted the position that he said came as a surprise. As a co-chairman of Senator John McCain\'s presidential campaign last year, Mr. Huntsman said he did not expect to be called into action by the person who beat us. Mr. Huntsman, 49, learned to speak Mandarin Chinese from his days as a Mormon missionary in Taiwan. He has worked in two Bush administrations, serving as the ambassador to Singapore in the final year of George H.W. Bush\'s term and as a deputy United States trade ambassador for George W. Bush. For Mr. Obama, whose advisers already have their eyes set on his re-election in 2012, the selection of Mr. Huntsman is something of a political coup. He has emerged as one of the nation\'s most visible Republican governors and was expected to at least consider seeking his party\'s presidential nomination to run against Mr. Obama. In the breadth of issues at stake, this ambassadorship is as important as any in the world, Mr. Obama said. I believe there is much to be gained from a closer working relationship with China, but improved relationships will require candor on issues in which we don\'t always agree. As the Republican Party forges through a period of reinvention, Mr. Huntsman has been a leading voice for the direction of the party. He has been a political moderate on issues like immigration, gay rights and the environment, even though he represented one of the most conservative states in the country.','NYTimes - Utah Governor to Become Ambassador to ChinaUtah Governor to Become Ambassador to China By Jeff Zeleny Updated President Obama on Saturday selected one of the nation\'s leading Republican governors to serve as the ambassador to China, nominating Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman for the diplomatic post that Mr. Obama called \"as important as any in the world.\" \"We will launch a new era of partnership between our two nations that will advance our shared dreams of opportunity and security in America, in Asia and around the world,\" Mr. Obama said. \"I can think of no more important assignment than creating the kinds of bridges between our two countries that will determine the well being not just of Americans and Chinese, but also the future of the world.\" In a morning announcement at the White House, Mr. Huntsman stood at the president\'s side in the Diplomatic Room and accepted the position that he said came as a surprise. As a co-chairman of Senator John McCain\'s presidential campaign last year, Mr. Huntsman said he did not expect to be \"called into action by the person who beat us.\" Mr. Huntsman, 49, learned to speak Mandarin Chinese from his days as a Mormon missionary in Taiwan. He has worked in two Bush administrations, serving as the ambassador to Singapore in the final year of George H.W. Bush\'s term and as a deputy United States trade ambassador for George W. Bush. For Mr. Obama, whose advisers already have their eyes set on his re-election in 2012, the selection of Mr. Huntsman is something of a political coup. He has emerged as one of the nation\'s most visible Republican governors and was expected to at least consider seeking his party\'s presidential nomination to run against Mr. Obama. \"In the breadth of issues at stake, this ambassadorship is as important as any in the world,\" Mr. Obama said. \"I believe there is much to be gained from a closer working relationship with China, but improved relationships will require candor on issues in which we don\'t always agree.\" As the Republican Party forges through a period of reinvention, Mr. Huntsman has been a leading voice for the direction of the party. He has been a political moderate on issues like immigration, gay rights and the environment, even though he represented one of the most conservative states in the country.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Missouri',1,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mitchell_Henry',1,1,'2740 - C05764366.txt','Senator Mitchell/Henry KissingerHuma, Jake, Joe, S Specials -- 1.4(D) Two things that might be of interest to S: B1 1) I had a long secure call with Senator Mitchell this morning. He will be preparing a written report with recommendations to convey to her at the beginning of the week. But he\'s had a difficult series of meetings. I can brief her if she likes. 2) Henry Kissinger has asked to speak to me this morning. (Not me personally -- the NEA Assistant Secretary he doesn\'t know me from Adam.) Netanyahu is calling him at 10 a.m., so he asked to speak to me at 9 a.m. Kissinger does not know the subject of the Netanyahu call. I talked with Senator Mitchell about this, to see what might be useful for Kissinger to say to Netanyahu. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 10/09/2024','Senator Mitchell/Henry KissingerHuma, Jake, Joe, S Specials -- 1.4(D) Two things that might be of interest to S: B1 1) I had a long secure call with Senator Mitchell this morning. He will be preparing a written report with recommendations to convey to her at the beginning of the week. But he\'s had a difficult series of meetings. I can brief her if she likes. 2) Henry Kissinger has asked to speak to me this morning. (Not me personally -- the NEA Assistant Secretary; he doesn\'t know me from Adam.) Netanyahu is calling him at 10 a.m., so he asked to speak to me at 9 a.m. Kissinger does not know the subject of the Netanyahu call. I talked with Senator Mitchell about this, to see what might be useful for Kissinger to say to Netanyahu. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 10/09/2024'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Mitchell_Report',2,1,'1502 - C05761279.txt','StuffThese are the documents you should have. 1) HFAC remarks by courier 2) Mitchell Report by courier 3) Verma Q and A by fax 4) Cabinet statement by fax 14','StuffThese are the documents you should have. 1) HFAC remarks by courier 2) Mitchell Report by courier 3) Verma Q and A by fax 4) Cabinet statement by fax 14'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Mitchell_Report',2,1,'303 - C05758408.txt','StuffThx. I have them all. These are the documents you should have. 1) HFAC remarks by courier 2) Mitchell Report by courier 3) Verma Q and A by fax 4) Cabinet statement by fax','StuffThx. I have them all. These are the documents you should have. 1) HFAC remarks by courier 2) Mitchell Report by courier 3) Verma Q and A by fax 4) Cabinet statement by fax'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mitchell_Report_(Arab–Israeli_conflict)',1,1,'1877 - C05762349.txt','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, The Settlements Myth, is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the road map for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements). Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the construction line of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain existing major Israeli population centers in the West Bank on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . . One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an agreed outcome of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the construction line, saying that within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria. However, there never were any agreed principles of settlement activities. Moreover, the effort to define the construction line was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, \"The Settlements Myth,\" is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the \"road map\" for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: \"GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements).\" Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley; President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon; and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the \"construction line\" of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain \"existing major Israeli population centers\" in the West Bank \"on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . .\" One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an \"agreed outcome\" of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the \"construction line,\" saying that \"within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria.\" However, there never were any \"agreed principles of settlement activities.\" Moreover, the effort to define the \"construction line\" was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Mitch_McConnell',5,1,'1132 - C05760390.txt','Health Care UpdateFinally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed yes vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture.','Health Care UpdateFinally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed \"yes\" vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Mitch_McConnell',5,1,'2184 - C05762877.txt','Calls, holds and votesSpoke w Snowe about Patriarch and McConnell about Af-Pak and nominees, especially Raj, Tom and Phil. He said h\'ed check on our nominees do we expect vote today? How was Mary Poppins?','Calls, holds and votesSpoke w Snowe about Patriarch and McConnell about Af-Pak and nominees, especially Raj, Tom and Phil. He said h\'ed check on our nominees; do we expect vote today? How was Mary Poppins?'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Mitch_McConnell',5,1,'2254 - C05763021.txt','Call listB6 ok Revise as follows: I spoke w the following so remove-- Snowe Yang McConnell Baugh La Hood Webb','Call listB6 ok Revise as follows: I spoke w the following so remove-- Snowe Yang McConnell Baugh La Hood Webb'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Mitch_McConnell',5,1,'2301 - C05763110.txt','Call listRevise as follows: I spoke w the following so remove-- Snowe Yang McConnell Baugh LaHood Webb','Call listRevise as follows: I spoke w the following so remove-- Snowe Yang McConnell Baugh LaHood Webb'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Mitch_McConnell',5,1,'3244 - C05765692.txt','Health Care UpdateSenator Voinovich missed the vote. I\'m trying to find out if Leadership knew he was going to be missing or not. Although he is retiring, it\'s a little odd given how historically significant the vote is. Finally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed yes vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate.','Health Care UpdateSenator Voinovich missed the vote. I\'m trying to find out if Leadership knew he was going to be missing or not. Although he is retiring, it\'s a little odd given how historically significant the vote is. Finally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed \"yes\" vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Mitt_Romney',4,1,'126 - C05739703.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadLibyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. it would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue, Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. The security matters are being adequately investigated, Stevens said. We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena. Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation. \'Very Optimistic\' Stevens said while he was close with his son, we weren\'t that familiar with the day-to-day activities\' he undertook in Libya. On the occasions when his son called home, Stevens said, he didn\'t share many details about his work other than to say that he was very optimistic about the results of the election and the new government. They last spoke by phone in August and by e-mail days before his son\'s death.','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadLibyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. \"it would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue,\" Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. \"The security matters are being adequately investigated,\" Stevens said. \"We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena.\" Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation. \'Very Optimistic\' Stevens said while he was close with his son, \"we weren\'t that familiar with the day-to-day activities\' he undertook in Libya. On the occasions when his son called home, Stevens said, he didn\'t share many details about his work other than to say that \"he was very optimistic about the results of the election and the new government.\" They last spoke by phone in August and by e-mail days before his son\'s death.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Mitt_Romney',4,1,'132 - C05739711.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadVery nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue, Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis. California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack ()barna for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. The security matters are being adequately investigated, Stevens said. We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena, Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation.','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadVery nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Talev on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign. \"It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue,\" Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis. California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack ()barna for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack. The ambassador\'s father, a lawyer, said politicians should await the findings of a formal investigation before making accusations or judgments. \"The security matters are being adequately investigated,\" Stevens said. \"We don\'t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That\'s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena,\" Stevens said he has been getting briefings from the State Department on the progress of the investigation.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Mitt_Romney',4,1,'133 - C05739714.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadIn car driving so can in a bit Very nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Taley on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign, It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue, Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack.','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadIn car driving so can in a bit Very nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Taley on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign, \"It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue,\" Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Mitt_Romney',4,1,'3184 - C05765255.txt','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, Going Rogue: An American Life. The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee, says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin. Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy, says Holland. But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally. In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president, say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did, he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, \"Going Rogue: An American Life.\" \"The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee,\" says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin.\" Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy,\" says Holland. \"But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.\"An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally.\" In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president,\" say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. \"Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did,\" he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mobile_banking',1,1,'2627 - C05764140.txt','CORRECT UPDATED VERSION FOR S -- NOTE ON MOBILE INITIATIVESAll, Yesterday Secretary Clinton asked for our Mobile Initiatives update (this would have been a part of one of the presentations in the Af/Pak session but was canceled due to time). Sean Misko may have sent an old version up, but this is the one reviewed by Holbrooke that should go to S. It also includes a significant update on our mobile banking programs that was not in the original draft. Please pass this to the Secretary. Also attached are a memo on the cell phone expansion by ISAF ? which was started by Ashley Bommer\'s initiatives -- in the spring and an economist report on mobile technologies in emerging markets that features the key Afghan telecom partner whose mobile payment program is described in the memo. Best, Vikram','CORRECT UPDATED VERSION FOR S -- NOTE ON MOBILE INITIATIVESAll, Yesterday Secretary Clinton asked for our Mobile Initiatives update (this would have been a part of one of the presentations in the Af/Pak session but was canceled due to time). Sean Misko may have sent an old version up, but this is the one reviewed by Holbrooke that should go to S. It also includes a significant update on our mobile banking programs that was not in the original draft. Please pass this to the Secretary. Also attached are a memo on the cell phone expansion by ISAF ? which was started by Ashley Bommer\'s initiatives -- in the spring and an economist report on mobile technologies in emerging markets that features the key Afghan telecom partner whose mobile payment program is described in the memo. Best, Vikram'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mobile_device',1,1,'2126 - C05762794.txt','Aid dirAssume u got this directly Could you see that the. Boss gets this email. Thanks Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 71 5','Aid dirAssume u got this directly Could you see that the. Boss gets this email. Thanks Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 71 5'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mobile_network_operator',1,1,'3695 - C05766563.txt','Haiti: More great work by Katie StantonHere is text Haiti\'s earthquake devastated not only lives, but whatever emergency services the barely functioning government had to offer. However, in less than seven days, a makeshift version of 911 sprung to life. It\'s a striking story of how a few tech-savvy social entrepreneurs, receptive ears in the U.S. government and hundreds of Haitian Creole-speaking strangers crowdsourced from around the world were able to help people on the ground get food or medical attention. Hours after the earthquake struck Port au Prince, 23-year-old Josh Nesbit (pictured right), who heads a non-profit delivering health care in Sub-Saharan Africa through mobile phones, thought that an SMS gateway would be critical in Haiti. He sent a tweet out asking for help. A Cameroonian managing a startup incubator in Africa, Jean Francis Ahanda, responded mentioning that a contact, Jean-Marc Castera, was headed to the command center of the Caribbean\'s largest wireless carrier Digicel that day. Within three days, they had co-opted a shortcode, 4636, that had been used for weather information in Haiti. They rushed to get several other partners like Ushahidi, which provides an open-source platform for tracking crisis communications, and Google on board. A non-profit that specializes in using technology for disaster relief, Instedd, built an emergency information system using the shortcode. On a very late Saturday night, a cobbled-together team of a half-dozen organizations or so launched \'4636\' as an emergency number. They started publicizing it on the ground in Haiti through radio stations. Haitians could text the number with messages about injuries, people trapped under rubble or reports of missing people. Some of them are desperate: My name is J my brother is working in Unicef and I live in C 11 A I have 2 people that is still alive under the building still ! Send Help! Two San Francisco-based startups, Crowdf lower and Samasource, came','Haiti: More great work by Katie StantonHere is text Haiti\'s earthquake devastated not only lives, but whatever emergency services the barely functioning government had to offer. However, in less than seven days, a makeshift version of 911 sprung to life. It\'s a striking story of how a few tech-savvy social entrepreneurs, receptive ears in the U.S. government and hundreds of Haitian Creole-speaking strangers crowdsourced from around the world were able to help people on the ground get food or medical attention. Hours after the earthquake struck Port au Prince, 23-year-old Josh Nesbit (pictured right), who heads a non-profit delivering health care in Sub-Saharan Africa through mobile phones, thought that an SMS gateway would be critical in Haiti. He sent a tweet out asking for help. A Cameroonian managing a startup incubator in Africa, Jean Francis Ahanda, responded mentioning that a contact, Jean-Marc Castera, was headed to the command center of the Caribbean\'s largest wireless carrier Digicel that day. Within three days, they had co-opted a shortcode, 4636, that had been used for weather information in Haiti. They rushed to get several other partners like Ushahidi, which provides an open-source platform for tracking crisis communications, and Google on board. A non-profit that specializes in using technology for disaster relief, Instedd, built an emergency information system using the shortcode. On a very late Saturday night, a cobbled-together team of a half-dozen organizations or so launched \'4636\' as an emergency number. They started publicizing it on the ground in Haiti through radio stations. Haitians could text the number with messages about injuries, people trapped under rubble or reports of missing people. Some of them are desperate: \"My name is J my brother is working in Unicef and I live in C 11 A I have 2 people that is still alive under the building still ! Send Help!\" Two San Francisco-based startups, Crowdf lower and Samasource, came'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mobile_payment',1,1,'2627 - C05764140.txt','CORRECT UPDATED VERSION FOR S -- NOTE ON MOBILE INITIATIVESAll, Yesterday Secretary Clinton asked for our Mobile Initiatives update (this would have been a part of one of the presentations in the Af/Pak session but was canceled due to time). Sean Misko may have sent an old version up, but this is the one reviewed by Holbrooke that should go to S. It also includes a significant update on our mobile banking programs that was not in the original draft. Please pass this to the Secretary. Also attached are a memo on the cell phone expansion by ISAF ? which was started by Ashley Bommer\'s initiatives -- in the spring and an economist report on mobile technologies in emerging markets that features the key Afghan telecom partner whose mobile payment program is described in the memo. Best, Vikram','CORRECT UPDATED VERSION FOR S -- NOTE ON MOBILE INITIATIVESAll, Yesterday Secretary Clinton asked for our Mobile Initiatives update (this would have been a part of one of the presentations in the Af/Pak session but was canceled due to time). Sean Misko may have sent an old version up, but this is the one reviewed by Holbrooke that should go to S. It also includes a significant update on our mobile banking programs that was not in the original draft. Please pass this to the Secretary. Also attached are a memo on the cell phone expansion by ISAF ? which was started by Ashley Bommer\'s initiatives -- in the spring and an economist report on mobile technologies in emerging markets that features the key Afghan telecom partner whose mobile payment program is described in the memo. Best, Vikram'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Mobile_phone',9,1,'1661 - C05761557.txt','Miliband...Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak with him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid At last, a great mobile device for under $50. Take a Peek!','Miliband...Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal; 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak with him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid At last, a great mobile device for under $50. Take a Peek!'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Mobile_phone',9,1,'2126 - C05762794.txt','Aid dirAssume u got this directly Could you see that the. Boss gets this email. Thanks Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 71 5','Aid dirAssume u got this directly Could you see that the. Boss gets this email. Thanks Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 71 5'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Mobile_phone',9,1,'2149 - C05762827.txt','any word yet - she\'s heading over shortlyFYI Let you a vm on cell phone from my bike. Cannot get clear.','any word yet - she\'s heading over shortlyFYI Let you a vm on cell phone from my bike. Cannot get clear.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Mobile_phone',9,1,'2585 - C05764077.txt','Sri Lanka> I\'m not sure who\'s recommending what to you, I\'m just coming into this > at the 11th hour and not sure of the facts Sent from my mobile device','Sri Lanka> I\'m not sure who\'s recommending what to you, I\'m just coming into this > at the 11th hour and not sure of the facts Sent from my mobile device'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Mobile_phone',9,1,'2627 - C05764140.txt','CORRECT UPDATED VERSION FOR S -- NOTE ON MOBILE INITIATIVESAll, Yesterday Secretary Clinton asked for our Mobile Initiatives update (this would have been a part of one of the presentations in the Af/Pak session but was canceled due to time). Sean Misko may have sent an old version up, but this is the one reviewed by Holbrooke that should go to S. It also includes a significant update on our mobile banking programs that was not in the original draft. Please pass this to the Secretary. Also attached are a memo on the cell phone expansion by ISAF ? which was started by Ashley Bommer\'s initiatives -- in the spring and an economist report on mobile technologies in emerging markets that features the key Afghan telecom partner whose mobile payment program is described in the memo. Best, Vikram','CORRECT UPDATED VERSION FOR S -- NOTE ON MOBILE INITIATIVESAll, Yesterday Secretary Clinton asked for our Mobile Initiatives update (this would have been a part of one of the presentations in the Af/Pak session but was canceled due to time). Sean Misko may have sent an old version up, but this is the one reviewed by Holbrooke that should go to S. It also includes a significant update on our mobile banking programs that was not in the original draft. Please pass this to the Secretary. Also attached are a memo on the cell phone expansion by ISAF ? which was started by Ashley Bommer\'s initiatives -- in the spring and an economist report on mobile technologies in emerging markets that features the key Afghan telecom partner whose mobile payment program is described in the memo. Best, Vikram'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Mobile_phone',9,1,'2978 - C05764813.txt','Tech Del RocksFyi Cheryl - please tell the Secretary that Alec and his delegation in Mexico have done an incredible job. Carlos Slim just agreed to open his cell phone network to free text messages for people reporting acts of violence, crime and corruption. We now will work out how to use this information for police tips and public transparency. This is huge, and we are just at the cusp of understanding the potential power of this tool. Carlos This message has been sent via BlackBerry','Tech Del RocksFyi Cheryl - please tell the Secretary that Alec and his delegation in Mexico have done an incredible job. Carlos Slim just agreed to open his cell phone network to free text messages for people reporting acts of violence, crime and corruption. We now will work out how to use this information for police tips and public transparency. This is huge, and we are just at the cusp of understanding the potential power of this tool. Carlos This message has been sent via BlackBerry'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Mobile_phone',9,1,'3432 - C05766034.txt','Rep. Meek is Haiti - detailsFlew into Santo Domingo last night. Went overland to PaP. With Amb. Merten in Haiti. About to do an aerial tour w/Amb. Planning on going out with S. Florida search and response teams. (Was former State trooper so we think he has some experience in search and rescue, but cannot know for sure.) He\'s doing this on his own, so we\'re not sure what he\'s planning. His staff had been trying to persuade him not to travel for at least the immediate future, but it clearly didn\'t work. He has received too many phone calls from constituents encouraging him to go. Contacts in his office: Clarence Williams, Chief of Staff Hassan Christian, (Cell Phone) (I\'ve been talking to him.)','Rep. Meek is Haiti - detailsFlew into Santo Domingo last night. Went overland to PaP. With Amb. Merten in Haiti. About to do an aerial tour w/Amb. Planning on going out with S. Florida search and response teams. (Was former State trooper so we think he has some experience in search and rescue, but cannot know for sure.) He\'s doing this on his own, so we\'re not sure what he\'s planning. His staff had been trying to persuade him not to travel for at least the immediate future, but it clearly didn\'t work. He has received too many phone calls from constituents encouraging him to go. Contacts in his office: Clarence Williams, Chief of Staff Hassan Christian, (Cell Phone) (I\'ve been talking to him.)'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Mobile_phone',9,1,'3438 - C05766042.txt','Rep. Meek is Haiti - detailsFlew into Santo Domingo last night. Went overland to PaP. With Amb. Merten in Haiti. About to do an aerial tour w/Amb. Planning on going out with S. Florida search and response teams. (Was former State trooper so we think he has some experience in search and rescue, but cannot know for sure.) He\'s doing this on his own, so we\'re not sure what he\'s planning. His staff had been trying to persuade him not to travel for at least the immediate future, but it clearly didn\'t work. He has received too many phone calls from constituents encouraging him to go. Contacts in his office: Clarence Williams Chief of Staff Hassan Christian. (Cell Phone) (I\'ve been talking to him.)','Rep. Meek is Haiti - detailsFlew into Santo Domingo last night. Went overland to PaP. With Amb. Merten in Haiti. About to do an aerial tour w/Amb. Planning on going out with S. Florida search and response teams. (Was former State trooper so we think he has some experience in search and rescue, but cannot know for sure.) He\'s doing this on his own, so we\'re not sure what he\'s planning. His staff had been trying to persuade him not to travel for at least the immediate future, but it clearly didn\'t work. He has received too many phone calls from constituents encouraging him to go. Contacts in his office: Clarence Williams Chief of Staff Hassan Christian. (Cell Phone) (I\'ve been talking to him.)'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Mobile_phone',9,1,'3714 - C05766604.txt','4636 and state getting a lot of good press -- now in the GuardianFyi http://www.guardian.co.uldnews/datab1og/2010/jan/29/haiti-crowdsourcing Even has a screen shot of dipnote! How to Friday: How to build a crisis reporting system Developers, technologists and volunteers around the world came together to build a crisis reporting for Haiti. Here\'s how they did it ? Comments (1) ? Buzz up! Digg it The Ushahidi crowdsourced crisis reporting in Haiti Technologists around the world came together and rapidly built a system for Haitians to request help in the wake of devastating earthquake. Using the internet to organise themselves, developers, communications experts and humanitarian organisations created a system to gather emergency requests using text messages that won praise from emergency officials and support from the US State Department. Hours after the quake, Josh Nesbit, who heads up a non-profit using mobile phones to help deliver medical care in Africa, heads sent this tweet: Reaching out to FrontlineSMS users in #Haiti with hopes of establishing local SMS gateway for http://haiti.ushahidi.com','4636 and state getting a lot of good press -- now in the GuardianFyi http://www.guardian.co.uldnews/datab1og/2010/jan/29/haiti-crowdsourcing Even has a screen shot of dipnote! How to Friday: How to build a crisis reporting system Developers, technologists and volunteers around the world came together to build a crisis reporting for Haiti. Here\'s how they did it ? Comments (1) ? Buzz up! Digg it The Ushahidi crowdsourced crisis reporting in Haiti Technologists around the world came together and rapidly built a system for Haitians to request help in the wake of devastating earthquake. Using the internet to organise themselves, developers, communications experts and humanitarian organisations created a system to gather emergency requests using text messages that won praise from emergency officials and support from the US State Department. Hours after the quake, Josh Nesbit, who heads up a non-profit using mobile phones to help deliver medical care in Africa, heads sent this tweet: Reaching out to FrontlineSMS users in #Haiti with hopes of establishing local SMS gateway for http://haiti.ushahidi.com'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Modern_Times_Group',1,1,'2086 - C05762739.txt','Any news to report?Nothing to report - how did mtg go? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Any news to report?Nothing to report - how did mtg go? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Mogadishu',3,1,'3148 - C05765106.txt','Terrorizing Aid to SomaliaFYI ? Johnnie flagged this for me. cdm Terrorizing Aid to Somalia The United States is willfully letting millions of Somalis go hungry in its drive to hunt down terrorists. BY NATALIE PARKE I OCTOBER 30, 2009 There is a new humanitarian crisis unfolding in Somalia, and the United States is partly to blame. Despite sending $2 million and 40 tons of arms and ammunition to the country\'s Transitional Federal Government (TFG) earlier this year, now, the United States is withholding humanitarian aid until relief agencies agree to comply with strict, game-stopping conditions. The decision to abruptly halt assistance came following suspicions that U.S. aid might be ending up with Somali terrorists. The main worry is an al Qaeda-linked group called al-Shabab, the leading Islamic militant group fighting against the feeble but internationally backed government. Al-Shabab controls most of south- central Somalia, while the TFG controls only a few areas of the capital, Mogadishu. The south-central region is home to 2.7 million of the 3.63 million Somalis in need of emergency assistance. So, reaching many of Somalia\'s people with aid would likely entail operating on al-Shabab\'s turf and interacting with elements of the group to facilitate logistics. U.S. Treasury Department sanctions strictly prohibit any financial transactions or dealings with al-Shabab and other Somali groups labeled as terrorists. Yet clearly the concern is not absolute the U.S. government seems less concerned that the guns and ammo sent as military assistance, intended to prop up the fragile government and keep control of a country brimming with violence, are allegedly being resold on the streets of Mogadishu. The halt in humanitarian assistance will cripple the work of relief organizations and, as a consequence, hurt their Somali beneficiaries. U.S. officials justifiably fear that they and their partners could be held responsible, even prosecuted, for supporting terrorists if relief funds ended up in the hands of al-Shabab. At first, the U.S. government reviewed the situation and delayed funding. Subsequently, Washington issued conditions with which aid agencies must comply to legally operate in Somalia. But the conditions are so restrictive that it would','Terrorizing Aid to SomaliaFYI ? Johnnie flagged this for me. cdm Terrorizing Aid to Somalia The United States is willfully letting millions of Somalis go hungry in its drive to hunt down terrorists. BY NATALIE PARKE I OCTOBER 30, 2009 There is a new humanitarian crisis unfolding in Somalia, and the United States is partly to blame. Despite sending $2 million and 40 tons of arms and ammunition to the country\'s Transitional Federal Government (TFG) earlier this year, now, the United States is withholding humanitarian aid until relief agencies agree to comply with strict, game-stopping conditions. The decision to abruptly halt assistance came following suspicions that U.S. aid might be ending up with Somali \"terrorists.\" The main worry is an al Qaeda-linked group called al-Shabab, the leading Islamic militant group fighting against the feeble but internationally backed government. Al-Shabab controls most of south- central Somalia, while the TFG controls only a few areas of the capital, Mogadishu. The south-central region is home to 2.7 million of the 3.63 million Somalis in need of emergency assistance. So, reaching many of Somalia\'s people with aid would likely entail operating on al-Shabab\'s turf and interacting with elements of the group to facilitate logistics. U.S. Treasury Department sanctions strictly prohibit any financial transactions or dealings with al-Shabab and other Somali groups labeled as \"terrorists.\" Yet clearly the concern is not absolute; the U.S. government seems less concerned that the guns and ammo sent as military assistance, intended to prop up the fragile government and keep control of a country brimming with violence, are allegedly being resold on the streets of Mogadishu. The halt in humanitarian assistance will cripple the work of relief organizations and, as a consequence, hurt their Somali beneficiaries. U.S. officials justifiably fear that they and their partners could be held responsible, even prosecuted, for supporting terrorists if relief funds ended up in the hands of al-Shabab. At first, the U.S. government reviewed the situation and \"delayed\" funding. Subsequently, Washington issued conditions with which aid agencies must comply to legally operate in Somalia. But the conditions are so restrictive that it would'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Mogadishu',3,1,'3360 - C05765895.txt','Somali Rebels trying to kill Asha HajiImportance: Low Huma: We are all horrified by this morning\'s suicide bombing and loss of life in Mogadishu. Tell Allida that I have just spoken to Amb. Michael Ranneburger in Nairobi. I asked Michael to contact Asha Haji as soon as possible to determine how we might be of assistance to her and her family. (Michael knows Asha and believes she may be in Nairobi, but will find out asap where she is. Asha\'s family, husband and children, are generally resident in Nairobi.) I\'ve asked Michael to secure Kenyan police protection for the family while they are in Kenya and to explore with Asha whether she is interested in looking for a way to come to the U.S. via some type of application for refugee status. Michael will ask our consular officers to explore the options available if Asha wants to consider them. I also alerted Michael to the fact that Asha\'s brother was seriously wounded in the bombing. I have asked that they get a full name as soon as possible and to see what we can do through the TFG, the UN and AMISOM to have him flown to Nairobi. Michael said that he and the embassy have already arranged for a private hospital in to treat the seriously injured who are being arriving by special flights in Nairobi. If we can identify Asha\'s brother, we will give him priority. Finally, Michael has spoken to Sheik Sharrif extended our condolences and encouraged his resolve. I will be speaking to Sheik Sharrif later today. Hope this update is useful. I will report more as I get. Johnnie Importance: High Johnnie - what kind of guidance can we give Allida who is a good friend of HRC and who has been also trying to help Asha Haji. I know hrc has been concerned about this.','Somali Rebels trying to kill Asha HajiImportance: Low Huma: We are all horrified by this morning\'s suicide bombing and loss of life in Mogadishu. Tell Allida that I have just spoken to Amb. Michael Ranneburger in Nairobi. I asked Michael to contact Asha Haji as soon as possible to determine how we might be of assistance to her and her family. (Michael knows Asha and believes she may be in Nairobi, but will find out asap where she is. Asha\'s family, husband and children, are generally resident in Nairobi.) I\'ve asked Michael to secure Kenyan police protection for the family while they are in Kenya and to explore with Asha whether she is interested in looking for a way to come to the U.S. via some type of application for refugee status. Michael will ask our consular officers to explore the options available if Asha wants to consider them. I also alerted Michael to the fact that Asha\'s brother was seriously wounded in the bombing. I have asked that they get a full name as soon as possible and to see what we can do through the TFG, the UN and AMISOM to have him flown to Nairobi. Michael said that he and the embassy have already arranged for a private hospital in to treat the seriously injured who are being arriving by special flights in Nairobi. If we can identify Asha\'s brother, we will give him priority. Finally, Michael has spoken to Sheik Sharrif extended our condolences and encouraged his resolve. I will be speaking to Sheik Sharrif later today. Hope this update is useful. I will report more as I get. Johnnie Importance: High Johnnie - what kind of guidance can we give Allida who is a good friend of HRC and who has been also trying to help Asha Haji. I know hrc has been concerned about this.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Mogadishu',3,1,'3373 - C05765915.txt','Somali Rebels trying to kill Asha HajiMelanne and Huma: I want to bring you up to speed on our support to Asha Haji. Embassy Nairobi informed me earlier today that one of our political officers spoke to Asha this morning, offered her assistance, agreed to meet with her and stated we were prepared to request Kenyan police protection for her and her family. (Asha is currently in Nairobi with her family.) Ambassador Ranneberger has been working to secure hospital treatment for all of those being medevaced to Nairobi. The embassy will respond with as much assistance as it can to Asha\'s concerns. I\'ll pass you any additional information I receive on this issue. Regards, Johnnie Thanks, Johnnie. I was in meeting with S and Asha. Asha did say she was living with her family in Nairobi and she was terrified for their safety and her own. I\'m sure it will mean a great deal if embassy gets on touch with her to see what\'s\'s possible. Huma: We are all horrified by this morning\'s suicide bombing and loss of life in Mogadishu. Tell Allida that I have just spoken to Amb. Michael Ranneburger in Nairobi. I asked Michael to contact Asha Haji as soon as possible to determine how we might be of assistance to her and her family. (Michael knows Asha and believes she may be in Nairobi, but will find out asap where she is. Asha\'s family, husband and children, are generally resident in Nairobi,) I\'ve asked Michael to secure Kenyan police protection for the family while they are in Kenya and to explore Importance: High Johnnie - what kind of guidance can we give Allida who is a good friend of HRC and who has been also trying to help Asha Haji. I know hrc has been concerned about this. Huma, H met Asha at CGI and raised concerns about her security. She sent Asha to undersecretary Carson. They met for an hour. Note to US embassy in Nairobi was to be sent re Asha and her family\'s security. Embassy won\'t meet with her. Today\'s massacre killed her closest allies and blinded and critically wounded her brother. Asha is last moderate leader. She is speaking out. They want to kill her, Huma. Please tell Hillary. If you want I will email her. Asha\'s phone Dick Wilbur at US Mission to UN in Geneva tried to contact embassy in Nairobi by email. No response yet. Thanks, Allida Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry','Somali Rebels trying to kill Asha HajiMelanne and Huma: I want to bring you up to speed on our support to Asha Haji. Embassy Nairobi informed me earlier today that one of our political officers spoke to Asha this morning, offered her assistance, agreed to meet with her and stated we were prepared to request Kenyan police protection for her and her family. (Asha is currently in Nairobi with her family.) Ambassador Ranneberger has been working to secure hospital treatment for all of those being medevaced to Nairobi. The embassy will respond with as much assistance as it can to Asha\'s concerns. I\'ll pass you any additional information I receive on this issue. Regards, Johnnie Thanks, Johnnie. I was in meeting with S and Asha. Asha did say she was living with her family in Nairobi and she was terrified for their safety and her own. I\'m sure it will mean a great deal if embassy gets on touch with her to see what\'s\'s possible. Huma: We are all horrified by this morning\'s suicide bombing and loss of life in Mogadishu. Tell Allida that I have just spoken to Amb. Michael Ranneburger in Nairobi. I asked Michael to contact Asha Haji as soon as possible to determine how we might be of assistance to her and her family. (Michael knows Asha and believes she may be in Nairobi, but will find out asap where she is. Asha\'s family, husband and children, are generally resident in Nairobi,) I\'ve asked Michael to secure Kenyan police protection for the family while they are in Kenya and to explore Importance: High Johnnie - what kind of guidance can we give Allida who is a good friend of HRC and who has been also trying to help Asha Haji. I know hrc has been concerned about this. Huma, H met Asha at CGI and raised concerns about her security. She sent Asha to undersecretary Carson. They met for an hour. Note to US embassy in Nairobi was to be sent re Asha and her family\'s security. Embassy won\'t meet with her. Today\'s massacre killed her closest allies and blinded and critically wounded her brother. Asha is last moderate leader. She is speaking out. They want to kill her, Huma. Please tell Hillary. If you want I will email her. Asha\'s phone Dick Wilbur at US Mission to UN in Geneva tried to contact embassy in Nairobi by email. No response yet. Thanks, Allida Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mohamed_El-Sawy',1,1,'1846 - C05762262.txt','QuestionsJust arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Che I or Jake on that one. dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- and sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically sawy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary','QuestionsJust arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Che I or Jake on that one. dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- and sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically sawy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mohammad_Bilal_(cricketer,_born_1993)',1,1,'3249 - C05765705.txt','U.S. national held over Afghan boy\'s shootingColleagues ? I have attached a Reuters report below about a U.S. national who has been arrested in Northern Afghanistan over a shooting incident. Ops spoke with Kabul ACS Chief Katie Nutt who said that this incident occurred on November 8. Kabul has kept CA/OCS in the loop about the case. The man, who works for a NGO, has not yet been charged and is being held at a NDS (National Directorate of Security) site in a private cell. He is being treated well and has hired an attorney from the Consular Section\'s list. The Consular Section has kept in touch with him, and the Swedish-led PRT in Mazar-i-Sharif has also been in contact. -PhiII Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer U.S. aid worker held over Afghan boy\'s shooting KABUL, Nov 11 (Reuters) - An American aid worker in northern Afghanistan is being held by Afghan authorities over the fatal shooting of an Afghan teenager at his home, a provincial police chief said on Wednesday. Mohammad Bilal Niram, chief of police in the northern Sar-i-pul province, said the aid worker had killed his landlord\'s 16-year-old son with three gunshots, possibly suspecting a burglary when the boy tried to enter his home. He is in Afghan government custody for investigation. He has not been charged, Niram said. The man worked for GP he said, referring to Global Partners, a UK-based aid group which says it has run programmes in Afghanistan since 1993. Staff at the organisation\'s London headquarters declined to comment on the incident. John Groch, a spokesman for the U.S. embassy, confirmed that an American had been arrested in Sar-i-pul but said he could give no further details pending the Afghan police investigation. (Reporting by Hamid Shalizi and Peter Graff, writing by Peter Graff, editing by Mark Trevelyan)','U.S. national held over Afghan boy\'s shootingColleagues ? I have attached a Reuters report below about a U.S. national who has been arrested in Northern Afghanistan over a shooting incident. Ops spoke with Kabul ACS Chief Katie Nutt who said that this incident occurred on November 8. Kabul has kept CA/OCS in the loop about the case. The man, who works for a NGO, has not yet been charged and is being held at a NDS (National Directorate of Security) site in a private cell. He is being treated well and has hired an attorney from the Consular Section\'s list. The Consular Section has kept in touch with him, and the Swedish-led PRT in Mazar-i-Sharif has also been in contact. -PhiII Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer U.S. aid worker held over Afghan boy\'s shooting KABUL, Nov 11 (Reuters) - An American aid worker in northern Afghanistan is being held by Afghan authorities over the fatal shooting of an Afghan teenager at his home, a provincial police chief said on Wednesday. Mohammad Bilal Niram, chief of police in the northern Sar-i-pul province, said the aid worker had killed his landlord\'s 16-year-old son with three gunshots, possibly suspecting a burglary when the boy tried to enter his home. \"He is in Afghan government custody for investigation. He has not been charged,\" Niram said. The man worked for GP he said, referring to Global Partners, a UK-based aid group which says it has run programmes in Afghanistan since 1993. Staff at the organisation\'s London headquarters declined to comment on the incident. John Groch, a spokesman for the U.S. embassy, confirmed that an American had been arrested in Sar-i-pul but said he could give no further details pending the Afghan police investigation. (Reporting by Hamid Shalizi and Peter Graff, writing by Peter Graff, editing by Mark Trevelyan)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mohammed_Magariaf',1,1,'290 - C05739902.txt','H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya. SidAttachments: hrc memo magariaf, attack on US in Libya 091212.docx CONFIDENTIAL September 12, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Magariaf on attack on US in Libya. SidAttachments: hrc memo magariaf, attack on US in Libya 091212.docx CONFIDENTIAL September 12, 2012 For: Hillary'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Molotov_cocktail',3,1,'226 - C05739824.txt','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Molotov_cocktail',3,1,'252 - C05739857.txt','H: V good Intel internal Libya. Sid H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From. Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Jalil spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime particularly the appointment of cabinet members arid senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC Staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against Muammar al Qaddafi began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other CONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC','H: V good Intel internal Libya. Sid H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From. Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Jalil spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members arid senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC Staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against Muammar al Qaddafi began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other CONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Molotov_cocktail',3,1,'254 - C05739859.txt','Libya infoFYI B5 The Benghazi protestors appear to be a pastiche of different groups of disaffected people including war-wounded, martyrs\' families, transparency and accountability demendeurs, and those who believe the east is once again being neglected. So the source of this report attributing the whole thing to war-wounded does not jive, although they may have been the ones who carried out the violent acts. The Belhaj bogeyman is a bit overplayed-no doubt his military influence has waned but he does remain a player ?one of many ?looking to make political gain in this new environment The proposition that he is just lying in waiting to take advantage of the current stability to move in and establish an Islamic state appears a bit exaggerated. Minister of Labor Rajbani (who has his own axes to grind) said there is now a group of six ministers (I need to clarify whether this is with al-Keeb\'s knowelcige or not) who are serving as the cohones of the cabinet and taking decisions the others won\'t al-Keeb Is proceding cautiously (that is his strength and weakness) and that is the problem- this is really the time for a war-time cabinet not the cautious approach he appears to be taking does not suit this volatile time Let\'s see what the meeting today between the NTC and the government produces?the benghazi protests, the Bani Walid conflict and the various other incidents that have flared up in recent days point to the need for some real drastic movement in the DDR process and in the other issues that engender current dissatisfaction among the populace. I can really comment on the points regarding foreign contracts except to say it rings true given the current governments reluctance to make any significant decisions, especially regarding past or future issues of money. The Hefter piece also sounds a bridge too far given al-Keeb\'s disposition. But I do agree that it is not too late if this government can just organize itself and take some fundamental decisions to i mprove liquidity, get the real war-wounded good treatment and push the MOD and MOI to speed up the DDR process. Interested, as always, in your views. SOURCE. Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul ?late spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and','Libya infoFYI B5 The Benghazi protestors appear to be a pastiche of different groups of disaffected people including war-wounded, martyrs\' families, transparency and accountability demendeurs, and those who believe the east is once again being neglected. So the source of this report attributing the whole thing to war-wounded does not jive, although they may have been the ones who carried out the violent acts. The Belhaj bogeyman is a bit overplayed-no doubt his military influence has waned but he does remain a player ?one of many ?looking to make political gain in this new environment The proposition that he is just lying in waiting to take advantage of the current stability to move in and establish an Islamic state appears a bit exaggerated. Minister of Labor Rajbani (who has his own axes to grind) said there is now a group of six ministers (I need to clarify whether this is with al-Keeb\'s knowelcige or not) who are serving as the \"cohones\" of the cabinet and taking decisions the others won\'t al-Keeb Is proceding cautiously (that is his strength and weakness) and that is the problem- this is really the time for a \"war-time\" cabinet not the cautious approach he appears to be taking does not suit this volatile time Let\'s see what the meeting today between the NTC and the government produces?the benghazi protests, the Bani Walid conflict and the various other incidents that have flared up in recent days point to the need for some real drastic movement in the DDR process and in the other issues that engender current dissatisfaction among the populace. I can really comment on the points regarding foreign contracts except to say it rings true given the current governments reluctance to make any significant decisions, especially regarding past or future issues of money. The Hefter piece also sounds a bridge too far given al-Keeb\'s disposition. But I do agree that it is not too late if this government can just organize itself and take some fundamental decisions to i mprove liquidity, get the real war-wounded good treatment and push the MOD and MOI to speed up the DDR process. Interested, as always, in your views. SOURCE. Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul ?late spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Monday_or_Tuesday',3,1,'120 - C05739697.txt','FVV: Q re HbJ Q re HbJFYI Jake, The Secretary asked me this afternoon about timing for a call/meeting with Hb1 on the Syrian opposition. I told her wanted to consult with Robert to double check on this: Robert agrees that 1-1131 remains quite involved in the Syria issue. For instance, when he was in the London meeting on the Syria opposition just before UNGA, the Qatari rep got Hill on the phone in minutes during the meeting to weigh in on a Q re the SNC ? and HbJ\'s view carried the day. We are now sending to Amb Susan Ziadeh the list of organizations that we want to Qataris to contact inside Syria to ask them to choose reps to send to Doha. We are also sending her the list of names we are socializing for consideration for the \'political council Susan can discuss these lists in Doha on Sunday, so it would make sense for S to wait until Monday or Tuesday to engage with HbJ on some of these ideas for managing the conference and its outcomes. Robert confirms that there is a lot of talk about the Doha meeting being postponed for a few days, but there is no new firm date. We are quite comfortable with a delay as it gives us (and others) time to press for good representation/participation and a better outcome. The idea of a follow-on conference in Cairo is still very much alive. She suggested she might also check with Hb1 on whether he is planning a trip here anytime soon. Meeting him in person would be great if he\'s planning a trip here. II send a note up on Monday with some ideas on the Libya meeting that the Secretary asked about. Beth','FVV: Q re HbJ Q re HbJFYI Jake, The Secretary asked me this afternoon about timing for a call/meeting with Hb1 on the Syrian opposition. I told her wanted to consult with Robert to double check on this: Robert agrees that 1-1131 remains quite involved in the Syria issue. For instance, when he was in the London meeting on the Syria opposition just before UNGA, the Qatari rep got Hill on the phone in minutes during the meeting to weigh in on a Q re the SNC ? and HbJ\'s view carried the day. We are now sending to Amb Susan Ziadeh the list of organizations that we want to Qataris to contact inside Syria to ask them to choose reps to send to Doha. We are also sending her the list of names we are socializing for consideration for the \'political council\" Susan can discuss these lists in Doha on Sunday, so it would make sense for S to wait until Monday or Tuesday to engage with HbJ on some of these ideas for managing the conference and its outcomes. Robert confirms that there is a lot of talk about the Doha meeting being postponed for a few days, but there is no new firm date. We are quite comfortable with a delay as it gives us (and others) time to press for good representation/participation and a better outcome. The idea of a follow-on conference in Cairo is still very much alive. She suggested she might also check with Hb1 on whether he is planning a trip here anytime soon. Meeting him in person would be great if he\'s planning a trip here. II send a note up on Monday with some ideas on the Libya meeting that the Secretary asked about. Beth'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Monday_or_Tuesday',3,1,'231 - C05739830.txt','ScheduleMS, please find below tomorrow\'s final draft. Two items to mention ? David Hale may ask you to see Issac Molho, he is likely in town tomorrow. Secondly, Laurene Jobs has asked to see yott on Monday or Tuesday. She has just returned from overseas travel and would like to check in. Thank you -- Lona 8:25 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time 10 minutes] 8:35 am ARRIVE State Department 8:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am PHOTOS 10:15 am Treaty Room Staff: Claire 7, t\' Floor Blue Coats and Families Joel Wiegert and Family, departing E Staff Heidi Crebo-Rediker and Family 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 2.00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PHOTOS 2.15 pm Treaty Room Staff: Claire Webster University, DC Region (14 people) 7th Floor Blue Coats and Families 2:25 pm DEPART State Department En route White House [drive time: 5 minutes] 2.30 pm 2.35 pm 3:20 pm ARRIVE White House B5 White House Situation Room Contact Caroline Krency Office 202-456-6317, CLOSED PRESS B6','ScheduleMS, please find below tomorrow\'s final draft. Two items to mention ? David Hale may ask you to see Issac Molho, he is likely in town tomorrow. Secondly, Laurene Jobs has asked to see yott on Monday or Tuesday. She has just returned from overseas travel and would like to check in. Thank you -- Lona 8:25 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time 10 minutes] 8:35 am ARRIVE State Department 8:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am PHOTOS 10:15 am Treaty Room Staff: Claire 7, t\' Floor \"Blue Coats\" and Families Joel Wiegert and Family, departing E Staff Heidi Crebo-Rediker and Family 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 2.00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PHOTOS 2.15 pm Treaty Room Staff: Claire Webster University, DC Region (14 people) 7th Floor \"Blue Coats\" and Families 2:25 pm DEPART State Department En route White House [drive time: 5 minutes] 2.30 pm 2.35 pm 3:20 pm ARRIVE White House B5 White House Situation Room Contact Caroline Krency Office 202-456-6317, CLOSED PRESS B6'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Monday_or_Tuesday',3,1,'235 - C05739834.txt','ScheduleMS, please find below tomorrow\'s final draft. Two items to mention ? David Hale may ask you to see Issac Molho, he is likely in town tomorrow. Secondly, Laurerie Jobs has asked to see you on Monday or Tuesday. She has just returned from overseas travel and would like to check in Thank you -- Lona 8:25 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:35 am ARRIVE State Department 8:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9.15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am PHOTOS 10:15 am Treaty Room Staff: Claire 70, Floor Blue Coats and Families Joel Wiegert and Family, departing E Staff - Heidi Crebo-Rediker and Family 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PHOTOS 2:15 pm Treaty Room Staff. Claire - Webster University, DC Region (14 people) - 7th Floor Blue Coats\' and Families 2:25 pm DEPART State Department','ScheduleMS, please find below tomorrow\'s final draft. Two items to mention ? David Hale may ask you to see Issac Molho, he is likely in town tomorrow. Secondly, Laurerie Jobs has asked to see you on Monday or Tuesday. She has just returned from overseas travel and would like to check in Thank you -- Lona 8:25 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:35 am ARRIVE State Department 8:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9.15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am PHOTOS 10:15 am Treaty Room Staff: Claire 70, Floor \"Blue Coats and Families Joel Wiegert and Family, departing E Staff - Heidi Crebo-Rediker and Family 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PHOTOS 2:15 pm Treaty Room Staff. Claire - Webster University, DC Region (14 people) - 7th Floor \"Blue Coats\' and Families 2:25 pm DEPART State Department'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Money_laundering',1,1,'2319 - C05763139.txt','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a campaign of persecution against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found a basis of evidence against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was no basis for the police recommendation and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a \"campaign of persecution\" against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found \"a basis of evidence\" against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was \"no basis for the police recommendation\" and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Mongolia',4,1,'1183 - C05760469.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Mongolia',4,1,'1874 - C05762337.txt','CLEARANCE REQUESTED - Presidential Delegation to Mongoliafvi Works. As an fyi, the following will be attending the Presidential Delegation to Mongolia: 1) Amb. Mark C. Minton, Ambassador to Mongolia, will lead the delegation. 2) Mr. Nicholas M. Hill, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy of Mongolia 3) Mr. Stanley Roth, Former Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian & Pacific Affairs and current Vice President, International Government Relations, Boeing International All members were on the approved list from last week. Let me know if there are any concerns. Many thanks.  File: Delegation Cable Mongolia - Template.doc  Thank you, 102','CLEARANCE REQUESTED - Presidential Delegation to Mongoliafvi Works. As an fyi, the following will be attending the Presidential Delegation to Mongolia: 1) Amb. Mark C. Minton, Ambassador to Mongolia, will lead the delegation. 2) Mr. Nicholas M. Hill, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy of Mongolia 3) Mr. Stanley Roth, Former Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian & Pacific Affairs and current Vice President, International Government Relations, Boeing International All members were on the approved list from last week. Let me know if there are any concerns. Many thanks.  File: Delegation Cable Mongolia - Template.doc  Thank you, 102'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Mongolia',4,1,'3665 - C05766506.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Mongolia',4,1,'3669 - C05766517.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mongols',1,1,'2141 - C05762814.txt','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911 this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said we told the scholars not to rush this project. I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, have you collected the material? He said yes. I asked, external sources? He','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering; there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years; Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out; if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself; its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that; then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms; Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911; this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said \"we told the scholars not to rush this project\". I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, \"have you collected the material?\" He said yes. I asked, \"external sources?\" He'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mongol_Empire',1,1,'1844 - C05762260.txt','Mini Schedule 6/9/097:45 am ARRIVE The Vice President\'s Residence 7:45 am WEEKLY BREAKFAST w/VICE PRESIDENT BlDEN 8:30 am The Vice President\'s Residence 8:30 am DEPART The Vice President\'s Residence *En route State Department 8:40 am ARRIVE State Department 8:40 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am CALL TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office *5 Members: McGovern, Donald Payne, Sam Farr, Niki Tsongas and Doris Matsui. 10:00am OFFICE TIME 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am MEETING w/ERIC GOOSBY, NOMINEE FOR GLOBAL AIDS 11:00 am COORDINATOR Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/MONGOLIAN FOREIGN MINISTER SUICHBAATAR 11:30 am BATBOLD Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray w/ welcome remarks in Treaty Room preceding. 12:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:15 pm ARRIVE White House 12:15 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/LARRY SUMMERS, DIRECTOR NATIONAL 1:15 pm ECONOMIC COUNCIL White House Mess 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30 pm OFFICE TIME 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MIICE FROMAN, NSC 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEKLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 6:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 29','Mini Schedule 6/9/097:45 am ARRIVE The Vice President\'s Residence 7:45 am WEEKLY BREAKFAST w/VICE PRESIDENT BlDEN 8:30 am The Vice President\'s Residence 8:30 am DEPART The Vice President\'s Residence *En route State Department 8:40 am ARRIVE State Department 8:40 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am CALL TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office *5 Members: McGovern, Donald Payne, Sam Farr, Niki Tsongas and Doris Matsui. 10:00am OFFICE TIME 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am MEETING w/ERIC GOOSBY, NOMINEE FOR GLOBAL AIDS 11:00 am COORDINATOR Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/MONGOLIAN FOREIGN MINISTER SUICHBAATAR 11:30 am BATBOLD Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray w/ welcome remarks in Treaty Room preceding. 12:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:15 pm ARRIVE White House 12:15 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/LARRY SUMMERS, DIRECTOR NATIONAL 1:15 pm ECONOMIC COUNCIL White House Mess 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30 pm OFFICE TIME 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MIICE FROMAN, NSC 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEKLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 6:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 29'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Monica_Lewinsky',1,1,'2021 - C05762645.txt','Ghana, but not forgottenB6 Ghana, but not forgotten By: Josh Gerstein July 4, 2009 07:38 PM EST It might seem like a moment just too good for the White House to pass up ? America\'s first black president, on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa, looking out over a sea of jubilant faces, delivering a message of friendship and hope. Yet President Barack Obama, who would command a monumental audience nearly anywhere he spoke on the continent where he traces his ancestry, is not scheduled to deliver a speech to the general public when he visits Ghana next week. The White House said it preferred a smaller event at Ghana\'s parliament to herald the nation\'s democratic traditions. But some suspect the reason has its roots in an event that holds a storied place in White House lore ? President Bill Clinton\'s 1998 speech to a massive crowd in the sweltering heat of Accra, Ghana, where Obama will visit as well. For Clinton, the first stop on a 12-day, six-country African journey was a chance to bask in the adulation far from Washington, then consumed with the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Clinton now regularly pegs the size of the crowd that day at 1 million, though years ago he described it simply as more than 500,000. Whatever the number, the overheated, overcrowded, overwhelming event left some in Clinton\'s party worried that he\'d been shot, and a doctor concerned that he could contract HIV from frantic interaction with the crowd. And it took a threatening turn at the end, as a red-faced, shouting Clinton implored the crowd, Get back! Back off! as it threatened to crush a woman near the front of the stage. The crowd was so large that it began surging towards the stage. Suddenly, a woman in the front of the crowd began to get trampled, recalled Sandy Berger, Clinton\'s national security adviser at the time. Clinton jumped up and put his arm down over the side and grabbed her. The Secret Service thought he\'d been shot and freaked out. A7','Ghana, but not forgottenB6 Ghana, but not forgotten By: Josh Gerstein July 4, 2009 07:38 PM EST It might seem like a moment just too good for the White House to pass up ? America\'s first black president, on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa, looking out over a sea of jubilant faces, delivering a message of friendship and hope. Yet President Barack Obama, who would command a monumental audience nearly anywhere he spoke on the continent where he traces his ancestry, is not scheduled to deliver a speech to the general public when he visits Ghana next week. The White House said it preferred a smaller event at Ghana\'s parliament to herald the nation\'s democratic traditions. But some suspect the reason has its roots in an event that holds a storied place in White House lore ? President Bill Clinton\'s 1998 speech to a massive crowd in the sweltering heat of Accra, Ghana, where Obama will visit as well. For Clinton, the first stop on a 12-day, six-country African journey was a chance to bask in the adulation far from Washington, then consumed with the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Clinton now regularly pegs the size of the crowd that day at 1 million, though years ago he described it simply as more than 500,000. Whatever the number, the overheated, overcrowded, overwhelming event left some in Clinton\'s party worried that he\'d been shot, and a doctor concerned that he could contract HIV from frantic interaction with the crowd. And it took a threatening turn at the end, as a red-faced, shouting Clinton implored the crowd, \"Get back! Back off!\" as it threatened to crush a woman near the front of the stage. \"The crowd was so large that it began surging towards the stage. Suddenly, a woman in the front of the crowd began to get trampled,\" recalled Sandy Berger, Clinton\'s national security adviser at the time. \"Clinton jumped up and put his arm down over the side and grabbed her. The Secret Service thought he\'d been shot and freaked out.\" A7'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Monique_Dorsainvil',4,1,'1403 - C05761102.txt','Guy was right!You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart From: Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not','Guy was right!You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart From: Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Monique_Dorsainvil',4,1,'1404 - C05761103.txt','Guy was right!Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. ? The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates.','Guy was right!Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. ? The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Monique_Dorsainvil',4,1,'3636 - C05766439.txt','Guy was right!FYI- this from our partner, Stewart From: Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers... and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head.match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y','Guy was right!FYI- this from our partner, Stewart From: Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers... and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head.match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Monique_Dorsainvil',4,1,'3641 - C05766451.txt','Guy was right!I will call him but if I can\'t reach him I may want you to make a quick call Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y','Guy was right!I will call him but if I can\'t reach him I may want you to make a quick call Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Monopoly',1,1,'2342 - C05763204.txt','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests. The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were afraid to sleep in their own homes. After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: \"Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests.\" The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were \"afraid to sleep in their own homes.\" After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Monrovia',2,1,'2473 - C05763810.txt','GomaCheryl, In response to your query about the possibility of going to Goma, I reached out to our colleagues in Embassy Kinshasa to see what has been done in the past. The only reasonably safe way to get to Goma is flying on a MONUC aircraft originating from Kinshasa. That would mean a two hour flight each way, leaving a very small window (probably no more than one hour) to work in events. Moreover, advancing Goma would pose a significant challenge for us for security reasons. I also asked the Embassy to look into other ways of traveling to Goma ? perhaps over land via Kigali (Lew and I had discussed this possibility earlier) ? and the Embassy did not like the optics of approaching by land from another country. We\'re still looking at ways to lengthen our time in Monrovia, including possibly staying overnight in another country, such as Cape Verde. Still no luck, but we\'re working on it...km 771','GomaCheryl, In response to your query about the possibility of going to Goma, I reached out to our colleagues in Embassy Kinshasa to see what has been done in the past. The only reasonably safe way to get to Goma is flying on a MONUC aircraft originating from Kinshasa. That would mean a two hour flight each way, leaving a very small window (probably no more than one hour) to work in events. Moreover, advancing Goma would pose a significant challenge for us for security reasons. I also asked the Embassy to look into other ways of traveling to Goma ? perhaps over land via Kigali (Lew and I had discussed this possibility earlier) ? and the Embassy did not like the optics of approaching by land from another country. We\'re still looking at ways to lengthen our time in Monrovia, including possibly staying overnight in another country, such as Cape Verde. Still no luck, but we\'re working on it...km 771'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Monrovia',2,1,'2757 - C05764413.txt','ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed suicide Update: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia - alleged illegal activitysuicide Importance: High FYI Importance: High FYI on several (shocking) updates on that Liberia Amcit case. Scroll all the way to the bottom for all the details. Colleagues, Charge Robinson, Embassy Monrovia, just called to report that Mr. Fosnight has committed suicide. He was found in his home at approximately 0500 EDT. The RSO is on the scene and Monrovia\'s consular section is aware of the situation and will work to repatriate the body. UNMIL is working to determine who from the UN will call Fosnight\'s next-of-kin. Post had no further details, but will continue to provide them to Ops. The Liberian Minister of Justice has asked UNMIL representatives and Charge Robinson to attend a meeting at 0730 EDT to discuss press responses. The Watch connected the PA/Press duty officer to Embassy Monrovia. ACTION REQUEST: Embassy Monrovia has requested press guidance from the Department as soon as possible, preferably before the 0730 EDT meeting. The Embassy prefers NOT to issue a joint statement with Liberian or UNMIL representatives. The Embassy is closed today, but the Charge will be available by telephone. Ops has informed the CA/OCS, AF, and PA/Press duty officers by telephone, and stands by ready to assist. Regards, Stephanie L. Hallett 156 One correction: Fosnight\'s passport was not / not seized. Fosnight says he can\'t find it (which is interesting, since he says he planned to fly to Sierra Leone this afternoon). And one update: So far, all the Liberian lawyers contacted have refused to take the case. - Brooks Robinson Here is today\'s update. Sunday has been eventful. - Fosnight was arrested about 40 minutes ago and is under house arrest. His U.S. passport has been seized. The Consular Officer is aware and has passed to him (via the RSO, who\'s on the scene) the names of three local lawyers. The RSO reported that Fosnight is also seeking to be in touch with a U.S. lawyer. The Consular Officer will send a report of arrest cable tomorrow, and stands ready to meet with Fosnight. - The GOL has formally asked UNMIL to assist in making sure that the house arrest is effective, in order to ensure that Fosnight\'s rights are protected and to minimize flight risk. - Getting to this point involved a harrowing six hours. This morning at approximately 11:00 am, the Liberia National Police, accompanied by UN Police and our RSO, went to Fosnight\'s apartment to carry out the arrest. Although Fosnight had been under LNP surveillance by five officers, he managed to leave the apartment at around 10:00 in his UN-marked vehicle. (The Director of Police will be investigating how that happened.) Airport, immigration, police, and UN authorities were alerted. - At approximately 3:00 pm, we learned that Fosnight was still in Monrovia and was in phone contact with UNMIL officials as well as LNP officers. Finally, he agreed to be met by the LNP at his apartment, where he was arrested. He was read his rights, and read the charges, which include statutory rape and exploitation of children, among other charges. Fosnight stated that he and his Sierra Leonean ex-wife (or ex-girlfriend) - the 157','ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed suicide Update: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia - alleged illegal activitysuicide Importance: High FYI Importance: High FYI on several (shocking) updates on that Liberia Amcit case. Scroll all the way to the bottom for all the details. Colleagues, Charge Robinson, Embassy Monrovia, just called to report that Mr. Fosnight has committed suicide. He was found in his home at approximately 0500 EDT. The RSO is on the scene and Monrovia\'s consular section is aware of the situation and will work to repatriate the body. UNMIL is working to determine who from the UN will call Fosnight\'s next-of-kin. Post had no further details, but will continue to provide them to Ops. The Liberian Minister of Justice has asked UNMIL representatives and Charge Robinson to attend a meeting at 0730 EDT to discuss press responses. The Watch connected the PA/Press duty officer to Embassy Monrovia. ACTION REQUEST: Embassy Monrovia has requested press guidance from the Department as soon as possible, preferably before the 0730 EDT meeting. The Embassy prefers NOT to issue a joint statement with Liberian or UNMIL representatives. The Embassy is closed today, but the Charge will be available by telephone. Ops has informed the CA/OCS, AF, and PA/Press duty officers by telephone, and stands by ready to assist. Regards, Stephanie L. Hallett 156 One correction: Fosnight\'s passport was not / not seized. Fosnight says he can\'t find it (which is interesting, since he says he planned to fly to Sierra Leone this afternoon). And one update: So far, all the Liberian lawyers contacted have refused to take the case. - Brooks Robinson Here is today\'s update. Sunday has been eventful. - Fosnight was arrested about 40 minutes ago and is under house arrest. His U.S. passport has been seized. The Consular Officer is aware and has passed to him (via the RSO, who\'s on the scene) the names of three local lawyers. The RSO reported that Fosnight is also seeking to be in touch with a U.S. lawyer. The Consular Officer will send a report of arrest cable tomorrow, and stands ready to meet with Fosnight. - The GOL has formally asked UNMIL to assist in making sure that the house arrest is effective, in order to ensure that Fosnight\'s rights are protected and to minimize flight risk. - Getting to this point involved a harrowing six hours. This morning at approximately 11:00 am, the Liberia National Police, accompanied by UN Police and our RSO, went to Fosnight\'s apartment to carry out the arrest. Although Fosnight had been under LNP surveillance by five officers, he managed to leave the apartment at around 10:00 in his UN-marked vehicle. (The Director of Police will be investigating how that happened.) Airport, immigration, police, and UN authorities were alerted. - At approximately 3:00 pm, we learned that Fosnight was still in Monrovia and was in phone contact with UNMIL officials as well as LNP officers. Finally, he agreed to be met by the LNP at his apartment, where he was arrested. He was read his rights, and read the charges, which include statutory rape and exploitation of children, among other charges. Fosnight stated that he and his Sierra Leonean ex-wife (or ex-girlfriend) - the 157'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Montana',1,1,'3241 - C05765688.txt','Letter from Senator BaucusAttachments: 2009 11 09 17 07 26.pdf H RC: Here is background on the letter from Baucus and the anticipated response prepared by H. Take a look and see if you want to go in a different direction. Including the background below so you have the context for the letter. Nora: I\'m responding on Tom\'s behalf. We\'ve drafted up a letter in response, and I believe it\'s with H right now. We\'ve had a near-constant dialogue with Baucus\' office on this, and I\'m afraid we haven\'t been able to, and aren\'t likely in the near future, to satisfy them. 1) Development and environmental protection on the Flathead River is a long-running source of tension between Montana and British Columbia. To protect the Flathead Basin, Sen. Baucus has long championed restrictions against development on both sides of the border. 2) Over the years, the USG has worked closely with the Canadian federal government to ensure several Canadian mining proposals were fully assessed for environmental impact. To date, the British Columbia provincial government has not approved any mining proposals in the Flathead Basin?and there are no additional proposals on the horizon. 3) The Senator would like to see B.C. and Canada move toward a more permanent way to protect the region, rather than having to battle each new mining proposal. For example, environmental NGOs advocate the Canadians establishing a national park or other development moratorium. 4) While we certainly agree with that approach in principal, the problem is that under Canada\'s system, provincial governments hold the authority over natural resource management. Therefore, even though the Canadian park service likewise would favor a national park in the northern Flathead Basin, nothing can happen without the agreement of the Province of British Columbia. 5) British Columbia has informed us that they see no need for broader, more permanent protections in the Flathead Basin, and believe their environmental assessment process gives adequate protection against development-related threats. 6) Because of the federal-provincial dynamic in Canada, the Canadian federal government can\'t really compel British Columbia to establish permanent protections in the Flathead Basin. 7) Glacier National Park and the Canadian Waterton Lakes National Park are U.N. World Heritage Sites. The U.N. World Heritage committee recently sent a mission to the Flathead basin, to assess potential threats to the two national parks. Their report is expected this month or next. The release of the report will provide us an opportunity to engage B.C. and Canada again on the future of the Flathead region. Hi Tom. I don\'t think you ever followed back up on this. Can you let me know how we can address his concerns? Thanks.','Letter from Senator BaucusAttachments: 2009 11 09 17 07 26.pdf H RC: Here is background on the letter from Baucus and the anticipated response prepared by H. Take a look and see if you want to go in a different direction. Including the background below so you have the context for the letter. Nora: I\'m responding on Tom\'s behalf. We\'ve drafted up a letter in response, and I believe it\'s with H right now. We\'ve had a near-constant dialogue with Baucus\' office on this, and I\'m afraid we haven\'t been able to, and aren\'t likely in the near future, to satisfy them. 1) Development and environmental protection on the Flathead River is a long-running source of tension between Montana and British Columbia. To protect the Flathead Basin, Sen. Baucus has long championed restrictions against development on both sides of the border. 2) Over the years, the USG has worked closely with the Canadian federal government to ensure several Canadian mining proposals were fully assessed for environmental impact. To date, the British Columbia provincial government has not approved any mining proposals in the Flathead Basin?and there are no additional proposals on the horizon. 3) The Senator would like to see B.C. and Canada move toward a more permanent way to protect the region, rather than having to battle each new mining proposal. For example, environmental NGOs advocate the Canadians establishing a national park or other development moratorium. 4) While we certainly agree with that approach in principal, the problem is that under Canada\'s system, provincial governments hold the authority over natural resource management. Therefore, even though the Canadian park service likewise would favor a national park in the northern Flathead Basin, nothing can happen without the agreement of the Province of British Columbia. 5) British Columbia has informed us that they see no need for broader, more permanent protections in the Flathead Basin, and believe their environmental assessment process gives adequate protection against development-related threats. 6) Because of the federal-provincial dynamic in Canada, the Canadian federal government can\'t really compel British Columbia to establish permanent protections in the Flathead Basin. 7) Glacier National Park and the Canadian Waterton Lakes National Park are U.N. World Heritage Sites. The U.N. World Heritage committee recently sent a mission to the Flathead basin, to assess potential threats to the two national parks. Their report is expected this month or next. The release of the report will provide us an opportunity to engage B.C. and Canada again on the future of the Flathead region. Hi Tom. I don\'t think you ever followed back up on this. Can you let me know how we can address his concerns? Thanks.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Montenegro',1,1,'3021 - C05764887.txt','Jirns bilatsU asked who he met with today: Montenegrin Prime Minister Djukanovic Croatian Foreign Minister Jandrokovic Cypriot FM Kyprianou Serbian Foreign Minister Jeremic Swedish Foreign Minister Bildt Bosnian President Silajdzic Macedonian President Ivanov','Jirns bilatsU asked who he met with today: Montenegrin Prime Minister Djukanovic Croatian Foreign Minister Jandrokovic Cypriot FM Kyprianou Serbian Foreign Minister Jeremic Swedish Foreign Minister Bildt Bosnian President Silajdzic Macedonian President Ivanov'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Montevideo',1,1,'2880 - C05764630.txt','Demarche on UNGA redlinesFYI: We will send today for your review and approval a demarche describing the circumstances in which the U.S. would walk out of speeches at the UN General Assembly and asking countries to join us in the walkout. Note that we are differing from past practice when we simply did not have anyone in the U.S. seat during speeches by certain countries. This year an appropriate-level individual will be behind the U.S. placard for all speeches and will remain unless these redlines are crossed. This demarche is going out to EU member state capitals, as well as Oslo, Reykjavik, Ottawa, Canberra, Wellington, Tokyo, Seoul, Buenos Aires, Bogota, San Jose, and Montevideo. USUN asks that our posts deliver the demarche in advance of an EU political directors meeting on this issue in New York Monday morning our time. The background portion of the cable, which discusses EU internal dynamics on this issue, is classified, but the unclassified talking points will come to you for your review.','Demarche on UNGA redlinesFYI: We will send today for your review and approval a demarche describing the circumstances in which the U.S. would walk out of speeches at the UN General Assembly and asking countries to join us in the walkout. Note that we are differing from past practice when we simply did not have anyone in the U.S. seat during speeches by certain countries. This year an appropriate-level individual will be behind the U.S. placard for all speeches and will remain unless these redlines are crossed. This demarche is going out to EU member state capitals, as well as Oslo, Reykjavik, Ottawa, Canberra, Wellington, Tokyo, Seoul, Buenos Aires, Bogota, San Jose, and Montevideo. USUN asks that our posts deliver the demarche in advance of an EU political directors meeting on this issue in New York Monday morning our time. The background portion of the cable, which discusses EU internal dynamics on this issue, is classified, but the unclassified talking points will come to you for your review.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Montreal',5,1,'1846 - C05762262.txt','QuestionsJust arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Che I or Jake on that one. dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- and sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically sawy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary','QuestionsJust arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Che I or Jake on that one. dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- and sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically sawy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Montreal',5,1,'1867 - C05762328.txt','QuestionsThanks, Hillary. I\'m attaching the CV of and have also sent it to Jake. I\'d have loved to attend the B6 India lunch, but I\'ve got a long-standing working lunch with the Managing Global Insecurity project at Brookings that Carlos Pascual set up and has been leading. Tom Pickering, Tim Wirth, Chet Crocker, Esther Brimmer, and various other such will be there, and I can\'t pull out (my office had passed this word to yours). I\'m so pleased you\'re going to India. It was your trip to the region, with Chelsea, in 95 that established the momentum for Bill\'s. I\'ll always remember you talk (with slide show) at State after you returned. I\'ll send you tomorrow my book Engaging India now that you\'re re- engaging them. Hard work ahead of on non-pro, as you know. Hope to see you before long. I\'m taking to Italy B6 and Turkey for two weeks next Saturday. Warmest regards, Strobe Strobe--I would love the name of the young man. Just send to me and I will circulate. Will you be coming to our India lunch tomorrow? H also, I\'ve got great young guy (30ish) to suggest for the assistant position if you\'re interested in someone of huge promise and total dedication and immense intelligence again, don\'t know whether to do this one with you directly or with jake or Cheryl Are you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Just arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Cheryl or Jake on that one. & dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- I\'ve seen twice running and walking in front of my house, once \\A/ and sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary','QuestionsThanks, Hillary. I\'m attaching the CV of and have also sent it to Jake. I\'d have loved to attend the B6 India lunch, but I\'ve got a long-standing working lunch with the \"Managing Global Insecurity\" project at Brookings that Carlos Pascual set up and has been leading. Tom Pickering, Tim Wirth, Chet Crocker, Esther Brimmer, and various other such will be there, and I can\'t pull out (my office had passed this word to yours). I\'m so pleased you\'re going to India. It was your trip to the region, with Chelsea, in 95 that established the momentum for Bill\'s. I\'ll always remember you talk (with slide show) at State after you returned. I\'ll send you tomorrow my book \"Engaging India\" now that you\'re re- engaging them. Hard work ahead of on non-pro, as you know. Hope to see you before long. I\'m taking to Italy B6 and Turkey for two weeks next Saturday. Warmest regards, Strobe Strobe--I would love the name of the young man. Just send to me and I will circulate. Will you be coming to our India lunch tomorrow? H also, I\'ve got great young guy (30ish) to suggest for the assistant position if you\'re interested in someone of huge promise and total dedication and immense intelligence again, don\'t know whether to do this one with you directly or with jake or Cheryl Are you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Just arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Cheryl or Jake on that one. & dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- I\'ve seen twice running and walking in front of my house, once \\A/ and sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Montreal',5,1,'2027 - C05762654.txt','QuestionsAre you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Just arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Cheryl or Jake on that one. & dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- I\'ve seen twice running and walking in front of my house, once w and sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary','QuestionsAre you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Just arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Cheryl or Jake on that one. & dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- I\'ve seen twice running and walking in front of my house, once w and sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All the best, Hillary'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Montreal',5,1,'2028 - C05762657.txt','Questionsalso, I\'ve got great young guy (30ish) to suggest for the assistant position if you\'re interested in someone of huge promise and total dedication and immense intelligence again, don\'t know whether to do this one with you directly or with jake or Cheryl Are you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Just arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Cheryl or Jake on that one. & dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- I\'ve seen twice running and walking in front of my house, once w nd sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All.the best, Hillary','Questionsalso, I\'ve got great young guy (30ish) to suggest for the assistant position if you\'re interested in someone of huge promise and total dedication and immense intelligence again, don\'t know whether to do this one with you directly or with jake or Cheryl Are you free for a quick dinner or lunch in the next week? Just arrived in Montreal. Will get back to you. What age/level of experience do you have in mind re assistant. Happy to work with Cheryl or Jake on that one. & dogs much enjoyed encounter yesterday. You were great on tv. Strobe-- I\'ve seen twice running and walking in front of my house, once w nd sent greetings to you. As you may know, I\'m trying to work out a time for lunch or dinner in the next week to discuss a list of issues w you. Hope we can work it out. Also, I am looking for another smart, politically savvy assistant, preferably one w foreign policy experience expertise. Any ideas? Hope to see you soon. All.the best, Hillary'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Montreal',5,1,'3430 - C05766030.txt','URGENT: Friends of Haiti TeleconferenceCheryl needs to address Please see attached additional information and question from Canadian government prior to this afternoon\'s 1300 phone call. Specifically, the Canadian government is asking whether the Secretary could come to Montreal for the GOC\'s prep donors meeting the evening of 1/23 or morning of 1/24? [Note: Montreal has world\'s second largest Haitian diaspora, hence location.] WHA would recommend participation if at all possible. Thank you, Roberta Good morning Roberta! Congratulations on a successful visit by the Secretary of State. We are looking forward to this afternoon\'s teleconference. After opening remarks, Minister Cannon will ask Prime Minister Bellerive to speak and the UN (we may only have DPKO LeRoy on line due to visit of Sec Gen to Haiti). He will then ask FM Amorim and Sec State Clinton to provide their views on the situation and then open the floor to Kouchner and others. Response has been good and most will be represented at FM level (Mexico/Espinosa may still be in flight from Japan, and Argentina and Costa Rica will be Vice-Ministers). There is as well agreement in principle to begin laying the groundwork for a broader Donors Conference on Reconstruction and our offer to host a preparatory meeting on January 25th has been well received. However, early indications are that the EU has a conflict as they have their General Relations and Foreign Relations meetings scheduled for that day. As the EU would be essential for such a meeting we are scrambling to look for alternative dates. Given the momentum we would rather go earlier than later. Minister Cannon would be available to host this on the weekend of the 23-24th of January (dinner on the 23rd, meeting on the morning of the 24th). However, I believe that Ambassador','URGENT: Friends of Haiti TeleconferenceCheryl needs to address Please see attached additional information and question from Canadian government prior to this afternoon\'s 1300 phone call. Specifically, the Canadian government is asking whether the Secretary could come to Montreal for the GOC\'s \"prep\" donors meeting the evening of 1/23 or morning of 1/24? [Note: Montreal has world\'s second largest Haitian diaspora, hence location.] WHA would recommend participation if at all possible. Thank you, Roberta Good morning Roberta! Congratulations on a successful visit by the Secretary of State. We are looking forward to this afternoon\'s teleconference. After opening remarks, Minister Cannon will ask Prime Minister Bellerive to speak and the UN (we may only have DPKO LeRoy on line due to visit of Sec Gen to Haiti). He will then ask FM Amorim and Sec State Clinton to provide their views on the situation and then open the floor to Kouchner and others. Response has been good and most will be represented at FM level (Mexico/Espinosa may still be in flight from Japan, and Argentina and Costa Rica will be Vice-Ministers). There is as well agreement in principle to begin laying the groundwork for a broader Donors Conference on Reconstruction and our offer to host a preparatory meeting on January 25th has been well received. However, early indications are that the EU has a conflict as they have their General Relations and Foreign Relations meetings scheduled for that day. As the EU would be essential for such a meeting we are scrambling to look for alternative dates. Given the momentum we would rather go earlier than later. Minister Cannon would be available to host this on the weekend of the 23-24th of January (dinner on the 23rd, meeting on the morning of the 24th). However, I believe that Ambassador'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Monty_Python',1,1,'3174 - C05765220.txt','(Reuters) Zelaya says pact to end Honduran crisis has failedI will forward Hugo\'s latest note. As Monty Python would say, It\'s not dead yet. Big fight over forming national unity government. Both sides taking maximalist positions, and our friends in the region are not helping. Rio Group statement emboldened Zelaya and caused the de factos to dig in. We might need S and Secretary Solis to call Zelaya and convince him to participate in forming the unity government. Update? TEGUCIGALPA - Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said an accord to end a political crisis has failed after de facto leader Roberto Micheletti announced he would form a new cabinet without Zelaya. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(Reuters) Zelaya says pact to end Honduran crisis has failedI will forward Hugo\'s latest note. As Monty Python would say, \"It\'s not dead yet.\" Big fight over forming national unity government. Both sides taking maximalist positions, and our friends in the region are not helping. Rio Group statement emboldened Zelaya and caused the de factos to dig in. We might need S and Secretary Solis to call Zelaya and convince him to participate in forming the unity government. Update? TEGUCIGALPA - Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said an accord to end a political crisis has failed after de facto leader Roberto Micheletti announced he would form a new cabinet without Zelaya. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'MONUSCO',1,1,'2473 - C05763810.txt','GomaCheryl, In response to your query about the possibility of going to Goma, I reached out to our colleagues in Embassy Kinshasa to see what has been done in the past. The only reasonably safe way to get to Goma is flying on a MONUC aircraft originating from Kinshasa. That would mean a two hour flight each way, leaving a very small window (probably no more than one hour) to work in events. Moreover, advancing Goma would pose a significant challenge for us for security reasons. I also asked the Embassy to look into other ways of traveling to Goma ? perhaps over land via Kigali (Lew and I had discussed this possibility earlier) ? and the Embassy did not like the optics of approaching by land from another country. We\'re still looking at ways to lengthen our time in Monrovia, including possibly staying overnight in another country, such as Cape Verde. Still no luck, but we\'re working on it...km 771','GomaCheryl, In response to your query about the possibility of going to Goma, I reached out to our colleagues in Embassy Kinshasa to see what has been done in the past. The only reasonably safe way to get to Goma is flying on a MONUC aircraft originating from Kinshasa. That would mean a two hour flight each way, leaving a very small window (probably no more than one hour) to work in events. Moreover, advancing Goma would pose a significant challenge for us for security reasons. I also asked the Embassy to look into other ways of traveling to Goma ? perhaps over land via Kigali (Lew and I had discussed this possibility earlier) ? and the Embassy did not like the optics of approaching by land from another country. We\'re still looking at ways to lengthen our time in Monrovia, including possibly staying overnight in another country, such as Cape Verde. Still no luck, but we\'re working on it...km 771'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Moorfields_Eye_Hospital',1,1,'1002 - C05760210.txt','Checking inGordon Brown has hospital eye tests Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. By Andrew Alderson, Chief Reporter Published: 2:51PM BST 10 Oct 2009 Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. <http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraphimultimedia/archive/01485/brown- quitter_1485290c.jpg> Gordon Brown lost the sight in one eye in a childhood rugby injury Photo: PA Mr Brown visited Moorfields in London, one of the world\'s best-known eye hospitals, after surgeons found two small tears in his retina. The disclosure comes just two weeks after Labour Party chiefs were angry with the BBC because Andrew Marr, the presenter, questioned the Prime Minister about his health, including his eyesight, during an interview. Related Articles UK economy ready to bounce back, says Brown <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6286070/Britains-economy-ready-to-bounce-back-says-Gordon-Brown.html> Gordon Brown\'s health: blogger behind rumours <http://www.telegra ph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/6241738/Gordon-Browns-health-blogger- behind-rumours.html> BBC stuns Brown with question on pill taking <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6237419/BBC-stuns-Gordon-Brown-with-question-on-pill-taking.html> I\'m about to see Shaun--any messages? And have you heard the news about Gordon\'s eye? What does it mean?','Checking inGordon Brown has hospital eye tests Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. By Andrew Alderson, Chief Reporter Published: 2:51PM BST 10 Oct 2009 Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. <http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraphimultimedia/archive/01485/brown- quitter_1485290c.jpg> Gordon Brown lost the sight in one eye in a childhood rugby injury Photo: PA Mr Brown visited Moorfields in London, one of the world\'s best-known eye hospitals, after surgeons found two small tears in his retina. The disclosure comes just two weeks after Labour Party chiefs were angry with the BBC because Andrew Marr, the presenter, questioned the Prime Minister about his health, including his eyesight, during an interview. Related Articles UK economy ready to bounce back, says Brown <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6286070/Britains-economy-ready-to-bounce-back-says-Gordon-Brown.html> Gordon Brown\'s health: blogger behind rumours <http://www.telegra ph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/6241738/Gordon-Browns-health-blogger- behind-rumours.html> BBC stuns Brown with question on pill taking <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6237419/BBC-stuns-Gordon-Brown-with-question-on-pill-taking.html> I\'m about to see Shaun--any messages? And have you heard the news about Gordon\'s eye? What does it mean?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Moose',1,1,'1064 - C05760299.txt','Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to elk so i\'ve pushed it to Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to eik so i\'ve pushed it to back -- we need to talkback -- we need to talk Can we talk now? I just woke up again.','Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to elk so i\'ve pushed it to Holbrooke called me to say why I shouldn\'t make the call to eik so i\'ve pushed it to back -- we need to talkback -- we need to talk Can we talk now? I just woke up again.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Morality',2,1,'1313 - C05760705.txt','Key development opinion research summarizedI\'ve spent the last five years testing ideas and concepts to see how the development issue is understood by Americans and what are the challenges. I care deeply about this, I got into politics because I was frustrated by how little I could help living in a refugee camp on the Ethiopian-Somali border. The substantive policies obviously matter most, we got some right and some wrong in Clinton years, but the results of our bipartisan research may be useful. Here\'s my super-concise private summary: 1. The goal is help people be able to help themselves. The size of the program is important to advocates, but Americans want to know the ultimate goal is to be helping people be able to care for themselves (like grow enough food for Africa). 2.We all agree that kids should be a key focus and the best reason for any program is the moral importance. It\'s fine to acknowledge we do these programs for a variety of pragmatic reasons, but the most powerful reason is moral. It is the right thing to do. 3.We mostly all agree it is ok to spend money on these programs, but we should always note how we are fighting for reform too. The two concepts are not antagonists, but partners. And we are partners with other countries, this is not hand outs. There are mutual responsibilities. 4.Corruption is a major reason why people, rightly, think the programs don\'t work. 5.Even as folks are skeptical of the big promise, they still want us to try. Let me know if this is useful, we have a lot more insights if helpful. And I think this is the most important substantive issue -- how to get these policies right. Tom','Key development opinion research summarizedI\'ve spent the last five years testing ideas and concepts to see how the development issue is understood by Americans and what are the challenges. I care deeply about this, I got into politics because I was frustrated by how little I could help living in a refugee camp on the Ethiopian-Somali border. The substantive policies obviously matter most, we got some right and some wrong in Clinton years, but the results of our bipartisan research may be useful. Here\'s my super-concise private summary: 1. The goal is help people be able to help themselves. The size of the program is important to advocates, but Americans want to know the ultimate goal is to be helping people be able to care for themselves (like grow enough food for Africa). 2.We all agree that kids should be a key focus and the best reason for any program is the moral importance. It\'s fine to acknowledge we do these programs for a variety of pragmatic reasons, but the most powerful reason is moral. It is the right thing to do. 3.We mostly all agree it is ok to spend money on these programs, but we should always note how we are fighting for reform too. The two concepts are not antagonists, but partners. And we are partners with other countries, this is not hand outs. There are mutual responsibilities. 4.Corruption is a major reason why people, rightly, think the programs don\'t work. 5.Even as folks are skeptical of the big promise, they still want us to try. Let me know if this is useful, we have a lot more insights if helpful. And I think this is the most important substantive issue -- how to get these policies right. Tom'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Morality',2,1,'3211 - C05765609.txt','WowHe had little record but lots of rhetoric -- much of it morally stirring and beautifully written, Richard Cohen writes in his Washington Post column. As president, though, he has tried so hard to be the un-George Bush that the former president\'s overweening moralism -- his insistence on seeing things as either black or white -- has become an Obama gray. Human rights in general has been treated as if it\'s a Republican idea. Obama should reread his Philadelphia speech. He\'ll find a good man there. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/23/AR2009112302 897.html','Wow\"He had little record but lots of rhetoric -- much of it morally stirring and beautifully written,\" Richard Cohen writes in his Washington Post column. \"As president, though, he has tried so hard to be the un-George Bush that the former president\'s overweening moralism -- his insistence on seeing things as either black or white -- has become an Obama gray. Human rights in general has been treated as if it\'s a Republican idea. Obama should reread his Philadelphia speech. He\'ll find a good man there.\" http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/23/AR2009112302 897.html'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Moral_authority',1,1,'3268 - C05765743.txt','She\'s asking if craig has an update.Huma: I was just typing one. Not surprisingly, the hardliner supporters of the regime, when they got wind of the deal today, mounted a counterattack, urging M not to leave. We are pushing back as we speak, and our de facto sources who support the deal are working to nail it down. We are making the point that M\'s agreement to us to step aside fueled our successful efforts over last couple days to keep Euros and many Latins in the game but they need a change on the ground to support elections. M cannot pull rug out now. Moreover, we said since the de factos claim moral authority (over Zelaya) for carrying out the Oct 30 Accord, they cannot go back on this deal with us. Will give you updates. I have an open ticket to go back down at any moment if necessary. Will let you know if an S call would help. Best, ck','She\'s asking if craig has an update.Huma: I was just typing one. Not surprisingly, the hardliner supporters of the regime, when they got wind of the deal today, mounted a counterattack, urging M not to leave. We are pushing back as we speak, and our de facto sources who support the deal are working to nail it down. We are making the point that M\'s agreement to us to step aside fueled our successful efforts over last couple days to keep Euros and many Latins in the game but they need a change on the ground to support elections. M cannot pull rug out now. Moreover, we said since the de factos claim moral authority (over Zelaya) for carrying out the Oct 30 Accord, they cannot go back on this deal with us. Will give you updates. I have an open ticket to go back down at any moment if necessary. Will let you know if an S call would help. Best, ck'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'More_Than_Fine',1,1,'2308 - C05763123.txt','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010Did we regret this? Madam Secretary, That would be more than fine. I appreciate you even looking to see if this may work. On another note I wanted to send congratulations to you on the announcement of your daughters engagement. I know you are proud of her and rightfully so. Also I had dinner last night with a mutual friend of ours, Sen Lindsay Graham. Lindsay always talks how much he likes you and said if I were to be in contact with you to say hi from him. Stay well and I look forward to hearing and seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Terry-- So sorry I haven\'t responded before but I\'ve been hip deep in the rollout of the Afghanistan strategy. I am trying hard to accept this invite but haven\'t been able to nail down. We will let you know one way or the other by end of next week. Is that ok? I hope you, your family and the futures markets are all well! My very best wishes, Hillary Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040','American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award Dinner - March 11, 2010Did we regret this? Madam Secretary, That would be more than fine. I appreciate you even looking to see if this may work. On another note I wanted to send congratulations to you on the announcement of your daughters engagement. I know you are proud of her and rightfully so. Also I had dinner last night with a mutual friend of ours, Sen Lindsay Graham. Lindsay always talks how much he likes you and said if I were to be in contact with you to say hi from him. Stay well and I look forward to hearing and seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Terry-- So sorry I haven\'t responded before but I\'ve been hip deep in the rollout of the Afghanistan strategy. I am trying hard to accept this invite but haven\'t been able to nail down. We will let you know one way or the other by end of next week. Is that ok? I hope you, your family and the futures markets are all well! My very best wishes, Hillary Madam Secretary- I hope you, the President and Chelsea had a great Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will wind down and you\'ll be able to spend some time with your family. As you know, I\'m being honored by the American Friends of the Hebrew University on Thursday, March 11, 2010. I\'d be so honored if you would consider being the keynote speaker. I\'ve had some correspondence with Lona in your office and she indicated you may have a better idea of your 2010 calendar in early November. It would mean the world to me if you could do it, but if not I completely understand. I look forward to seeing you soon. All my best, Terry Terrence A. Duffy Executive Chairman CME Group 20 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312-930-2000 F: 312-930-2040'),(4.5282091448455635,4.5282091448455635,2500,'Morocco',27,1,'104 - C05739680.txt','Holder PDB PDSOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutogiu 3:00 Somali President IVIohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDS at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDB PDSOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutogiu 3:00 Somali President IVIohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDS at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.'),(4.5282091448455635,4.5282091448455635,2500,'Morocco',27,1,'110 - C05739686.txt','Holder PDB Re PDBOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7prn. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow, Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return, Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutogiu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDB Re; PDBOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7prn. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow, Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return, Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutogiu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.'),(4.5282091448455635,4.5282091448455635,2500,'Morocco',27,1,'112 - C05739688.txt','Holder PDBNo I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend. Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pin. He said that it does not have to be secure_ Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7pm to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9arn, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know.. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoucl (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to lOarn. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDBNo I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend. Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pin. He said that it does not have to be secure_ Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7pm to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9arn, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know.. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoucl (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to lOarn. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.'),(4.5282091448455635,4.5282091448455635,2500,'Morocco',27,1,'113 - C05739689.txt','Holder PDS PDBIs Dan coming at 9? No I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend, Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK MI Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 israell PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Alati-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud CT) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King _Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so i missed Dan. Could he come back after finish my calls? But don\'t have the call schedule yet so don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDS PDBIs Dan coming at 9? No I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend, Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK MI Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 israell PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Alati-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud CT) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King _Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so i missed Dan. Could he come back after finish my calls? But don\'t have the call schedule yet so don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.'),(9.056418289691127,4.5282091448455635,2500,'Morocco',27,2,'115 - C05739692.txt','Question and update--I approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma will speak to Holder. Does he need to speak secure? I can do either.. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ops will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by Would you like to take this tonight?','Question and update--I approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma will speak to Holder. Does he need to speak secure? I can do either.. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ops will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by Would you like to take this tonight?'),(4.5282091448455635,4.5282091448455635,2500,'Morocco',27,1,'116 - C05739693.txt','King of Morocco Question and updateI can do it right now. His office called and said that he is available now. Do you want to take it this morning? approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma --I will speak to Holder. Does he need to speak secure? I can do either. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ps will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by Would you like to take this tonight?','King of Morocco Question and updateI can do it right now. His office called and said that he is available now. Do you want to take it this morning? approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma --I will speak to Holder. Does he need to speak secure? I can do either. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ps will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by Would you like to take this tonight?'),(4.5282091448455635,4.5282091448455635,2500,'Morocco',27,1,'118 - C05739695.txt','King of Morocco Question and updateI can do it right now. His office called and said that he is available now. Do you want to take it this morning? --I approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma --I will speak to Holder Does he need to speak secure? I can do either. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ops will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by. Would you like to take this tonight?','King of Morocco Question and updateI can do it right now. His office called and said that he is available now. Do you want to take it this morning? --I approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma --I will speak to Holder Does he need to speak secure? I can do either. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ops will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by. Would you like to take this tonight?'),(4.5282091448455635,4.5282091448455635,2500,'Morocco',27,1,'121 - C05739698.txt','King of Morocco Question and updateI can do it right now. His office called and said that he is available now. Do you want to take it this morning? --I approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma ?I will speak to Holder. Does he need to speak secure? I can do either. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ops will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans.','King of Morocco Question and updateI can do it right now. His office called and said that he is available now. Do you want to take it this morning? --I approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma ?I will speak to Holder. Does he need to speak secure? I can do either. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ops will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans.'),(4.5282091448455635,4.5282091448455635,2500,'Morocco',27,1,'124 - C05739701.txt','King of Morocco Question and updateI have it, ---- Or inal Message --- Ops is building the call now. Do you have the call sheet? We can email if not. I can do it right now. His office called and said that he is available now. Do you want to take it this morning? approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma --I will speak to Holder. Does he need to speak secure? I can do either. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ops will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by. Would you like to take this tonight?','King of Morocco Question and updateI have it, ---- Or\" inal Message --- Ops is building the call now. Do you have the call sheet? We can email if not. I can do it right now. His office called and said that he is available now. Do you want to take it this morning? approved. Will it be picked up? --call w King should be scheduled so keep working w Huma --I will speak to Holder. Does he need to speak secure? I can do either. - do you approve the War Powers Act action memo? - The King of Morocco has not gotten back to us with a time but ops will try again when its a reasonable hour for the Moroccans. - Attorney General Holder has requested to speak with you regarding the Department of Justice\'s Libya investigation. He is standing by. Would you like to take this tonight?'),(4.5282091448455635,4.5282091448455635,2500,'Morocco',27,1,'1414 - C05761121.txt','GuineaJeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaJeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.5282091448455635,4.5282091448455635,2500,'Morocco',27,1,'1415 - C05761122.txt','GuineaCan you be sure Jeff sees this since he\'s on travel? Also pass on to Ron Schlicher to work if Jeff not available. Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaCan you be sure Jeff sees this since he\'s on travel? Also pass on to Ron Schlicher to work if Jeff not available. Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.5282091448455635,4.5282091448455635,2500,'Morocco',27,1,'1420 - C05761132.txt','GuineaJake--here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaJake--here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.5282091448455635,4.5282091448455635,2500,'Morocco',27,1,'1421 - C05761133.txt','GuineaYes. Thx. Got it -- will follow up. Has Tom been in touch? Matt said he would be this morning. Jake?here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport.','GuineaYes. Thx. Got it -- will follow up. Has Tom been in touch? Matt said he would be this morning. Jake?here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport.'),(9.056418289691127,4.5282091448455635,2500,'Morocco',27,2,'1422 - C05761134.txt','GuineaThis says Guines but I meant Morocco. Sorry. Yes will do. Can you be sure Jeff sees this since he\'s on travel? Also pass on to Ron Schlicher to work if Jeff not available. Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaThis says Guines but I meant Morocco. Sorry. Yes will do. Can you be sure Jeff sees this since he\'s on travel? Also pass on to Ron Schlicher to work if Jeff not available. Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.5282091448455635,4.5282091448455635,2500,'Morocco',27,1,'1425 - C05761138.txt','GuineaGood catch, Jeff! Yes--two issues. There will be a contact group about Guinea that the French want us to be strong on too. Sorry for the confusion. I have left a message on the phone number of my French counterpart. I am sure he\'ll call me back, as he always does. Jeffrey Feltman Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaGood catch, Jeff! Yes--two issues. There will be a contact group about Guinea that the French want us to be strong on too. Sorry for the confusion. I have left a message on the phone number of my French counterpart. I am sure he\'ll call me back, as he always does. Jeffrey Feltman Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.5282091448455635,4.5282091448455635,2500,'Morocco',27,1,'1462 - C05761204.txt','GuineaFyi That sounds like a good menu. We are seeing if there are other options and will get back to you Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-land let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaFyi That sounds like a good menu. We are seeing if there are other options and will get back to you Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-land let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.5282091448455635,4.5282091448455635,2500,'Morocco',27,1,'1885 - C05762371.txt','FollowupRoger on all counts. Here are some odds and ends-- I\'d like you to meet w me in person or over the phone before the Monday and Thurs mtgs w Asst Secs to set an agenda of what I want raised I just heard of something called the Hillary Center in Morocco. Can you run that to ground? I talked w Walter Isaacson about his Palestinian project. Toni Verstandig runs it pis call her to ask for the materials which she told me she had prepared during the transition. 121','FollowupRoger on all counts. Here are some odds and ends-- I\'d like you to meet w me in person or over the phone before the Monday and Thurs mtgs w Asst Secs to set an agenda of what I want raised I just heard of something called the \"Hillary Center\" in Morocco. Can you run that to ground? I talked w Walter Isaacson about his Palestinian project. Toni Verstandig runs it; pis call her to ask for the materials which she told me she had prepared during the transition. 121'),(4.5282091448455635,4.5282091448455635,2500,'Morocco',27,1,'2705 - C05764296.txt','Draft email to the Secretary on GuineaFYI Jake or Dan: Could one of you pass the following note from me to the Secretary on the Guinea-Conakry situation. We will be sending forward an info memo later this afternoon. But in view of the Secretary\'s interest, I thought this note my be useful to pass on to her at some point during the day. We are also doing some press guidance. Regards, Johnnie Madam Secretary, I know you are deeply concerned about reports of ongoing violence and attacks against women that have occurred in Guinea-Conakry. I want to let you know what actions the Africa Bureau is taking to address this crisis. I met with Guinean Foreign Minister Alexandre Cece Loua this morning at 9:00. I expressed our deep outrage at the brutal actions of Guinean security forces against protesters on September 28, which resulted in 157 deaths, hundreds more injured, and the widespread rape of women. I will separately provide you with a formal readout of the meeting. I have also sent one of my Deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, to Conakry, where he met yesterday with President Dadis Camara and expressed the same outrage. We are pressing the government to take immediate actions to stop the violence and to restore constitutional order. We have asked Dadis Camara to step aside and to seek exile in Morocco or another French-speaking country. We have also asked Guinea to invite in observers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to monitor the actions of the military and developments toward a democratic transition. In addition, we have indicated that we will seek an international investigation in order to arrest and punish the perpetrators of the violence. We have indicated that if the Government of Guinea does not act rapidly, we will pursue sanctions against government officials. In all of these actions, we are consulting with the French, whose views and actions closely mirror ours, as well as with several west African states, including Liberia and Senegal. Regards, Johnnie','Draft email to the Secretary on GuineaFYI Jake or Dan: Could one of you pass the following note from me to the Secretary on the Guinea-Conakry situation. We will be sending forward an info memo later this afternoon. But in view of the Secretary\'s interest, I thought this note my be useful to pass on to her at some point during the day. We are also doing some press guidance. Regards, Johnnie Madam Secretary, I know you are deeply concerned about reports of ongoing violence and attacks against women that have occurred in Guinea-Conakry. I want to let you know what actions the Africa Bureau is taking to address this crisis. I met with Guinean Foreign Minister Alexandre Cece Loua this morning at 9:00. I expressed our deep outrage at the brutal actions of Guinean security forces against protesters on September 28, which resulted in 157 deaths, hundreds more injured, and the widespread rape of women. I will separately provide you with a formal readout of the meeting. I have also sent one of my Deputies, Bill Fitzgerald, to Conakry, where he met yesterday with President Dadis Camara and expressed the same outrage. We are pressing the government to take immediate actions to stop the violence and to restore constitutional order. We have asked Dadis Camara to step aside and to seek exile in Morocco or another French-speaking country. We have also asked Guinea to invite in observers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to monitor the actions of the military and developments toward a democratic transition. In addition, we have indicated that we will seek an international investigation in order to arrest and punish the perpetrators of the violence. We have indicated that if the Government of Guinea does not act rapidly, we will pursue sanctions against government officials. In all of these actions, we are consulting with the French, whose views and actions closely mirror ours, as well as with several west African states, including Liberia and Senegal. Regards, Johnnie'),(4.5282091448455635,4.5282091448455635,2500,'Morocco',27,1,'293 - C05739906.txt','STATEMENTStatement on the Death of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the death of four American personnel, in Benghazi, Libya yesterday. Among them were United States Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and Foreign Service Information Management Officer, Sean Smith. We are still making next of kin notifications for the other two individuals. Our hearts go out to all their families and colleagues. A 23. year veteran of the Foreign Service, Ambassador Stevens died last night from injuries he sustained in the attack on our office in Benghazi. I had the privilege of swearing in Chris for his post in Libya only a few months ago. He spoke eloquently about his passion for service, for diplomacy and for the Libyan people. This assignment was only the latest in his more than two decades of dedication to advancing closer ties with the people of the Middle East and North Africa which began as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco. As the conflict in Libya unfolded, Chris was one of the first Americans on the ground in Benghazi. He risked his own life to lend the Libyan people a helping hand to build the foundation for a new, free nation. He spent every day since helping to finish the work that he started. Chris was committed to advancing America\'s values and interests, even when that meant putting himself in danger. Sean was a husband and a father of two, who joined the Department ten years ago. Like Chris, Sean was one of our best. All the Americans we lost in yesterday\'s attacks made the ultimate sacrifice. We condemn this vicious and violent attack that took their lives, which they had committed to helping the Libyan people reach for a better future. America\'s diplomats and development experts stand on the front lines every day for our country. We are honored by the service of each and every one of them. 1#tit','STATEMENTStatement on the Death of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the death of four American personnel, in Benghazi, Libya yesterday. Among them were United States Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and Foreign Service Information Management Officer, Sean Smith. We are still making next of kin notifications for the other two individuals. Our hearts go out to all their families and colleagues. A 23. year veteran of the Foreign Service, Ambassador Stevens died last night from injuries he sustained in the attack on our office in Benghazi. I had the privilege of swearing in Chris for his post in Libya only a few months ago. He spoke eloquently about his passion for service, for diplomacy and for the Libyan people. This assignment was only the latest in his more than two decades of dedication to advancing closer ties with the people of the Middle East and North Africa which began as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco. As the conflict in Libya unfolded, Chris was one of the first Americans on the ground in Benghazi. He risked his own life to lend the Libyan people a helping hand to build the foundation for a new, free nation. He spent every day since helping to finish the work that he started. Chris was committed to advancing America\'s values and interests, even when that meant putting himself in danger. Sean was a husband and a father of two, who joined the Department ten years ago. Like Chris, Sean was one of our best. All the Americans we lost in yesterday\'s attacks made the ultimate sacrifice. We condemn this vicious and violent attack that took their lives, which they had committed to helping the Libyan people reach for a better future. America\'s diplomats and development experts stand on the front lines every day for our country. We are honored by the service of each and every one of them. 1#tit'),(4.5282091448455635,4.5282091448455635,2500,'Morocco',27,1,'3463 - C05766074.txt','GuineaJeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaJeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.5282091448455635,4.5282091448455635,2500,'Morocco',27,1,'3464 - C05766076.txt','GuineaJake?here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaJake?here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.5282091448455635,4.5282091448455635,2500,'Morocco',27,1,'3465 - C05766077.txt','GuineaYes will do. Can you be sure Jeff sees this since he\'s on travel? Also pass on to Ron Schlicher to work if Jeff not available. Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-land let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaYes will do. Can you be sure Jeff sees this since he\'s on travel? Also pass on to Ron Schlicher to work if Jeff not available. Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-land let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.5282091448455635,4.5282091448455635,2500,'Morocco',27,1,'3466 - C05766078.txt','GuineaJeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaJeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.5282091448455635,4.5282091448455635,2500,'Morocco',27,1,'3467 - C05766079.txt','GuineaWill happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need Ito contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaWill happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need Ito contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(9.056418289691127,4.5282091448455635,2500,'Morocco',27,2,'3468 - C05766081.txt','GuineaHarold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaHarold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(9.056418289691127,4.5282091448455635,2500,'Morocco',27,2,'3470 - C05766083.txt','GuineaThanks. I passed on to Ron as well and clarified it was to do with W Sahara. Fyi Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaThanks. I passed on to Ron as well and clarified it was to do with W Sahara. Fyi Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.5282091448455635,4.5282091448455635,2500,'Morocco',27,1,'3475 - C05766089.txt','GuineaThat sounds like a good menu. We are seeing if there are other options and will get back to you Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff?will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaThat sounds like a good menu. We are seeing if there are other options and will get back to you Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff?will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mortar_(weapon)',1,1,'289 - C05739901.txt','(SBU) UPDATE: BenghaziFYI, fresh attacks on Benghazi Ambassador Mull: Please see update from RSO Benghazi below. We are also preparing an alert now. ALCON: The DS Command Center is sharing the following event information foryour situational awareness. Please contact the DS Command Center directly for any follow-up requests for information. Per TelCall with RSO in Benghazi. Their current shelter location is now under attack by mortar fire. Three to four rounds have impacted on their location. There are new injuries to COM staff. Update to follow. This is an initial incident report from the DS Command Center. The information contained in this report is provided only for immediate situational awareness. .4dditional reports may follow, updating and correcting information, if necessary. Please protect accordingly. DS Command Center','(SBU) UPDATE: BenghaziFYI, fresh attacks on Benghazi Ambassador Mull: Please see update from RSO Benghazi below. We are also preparing an alert now. ALCON: The DS Command Center is sharing the following event information foryour situational awareness. Please contact the DS Command Center directly for any follow-up requests for information. Per TelCall with RSO in Benghazi. Their current shelter location is now under attack by mortar fire. Three to four rounds have impacted on their location. There are new injuries to COM staff. Update to follow. This is an initial incident report from the DS Command Center. The information contained in this report is provided only for immediate situational awareness. .4dditional reports may follow, updating and correcting information, if necessary. Please protect accordingly. DS Command Center'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mortgage_loan',1,1,'1742 - C05761802.txt','couple things on reshuffleAlan Johnson is named Home Secretary. He was considered the only possible alternative to Gordon, a bland, competent, Blairite, consensus choice. Johnson taking Home Secretary in effect puts an end to the coup attempt. Alistair Darling is kept as Chancellor. Ed Balls, Gordon\'s close adviser, was considered a bridge too far given Gordon\'s weakness now. But with Purnell\'s resignation Gordon named Balls\' wife, Yvette Cooper to Purnell\'s job at Work and Pensions Ministry. More later... Sid Mortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree@','couple things on reshuffleAlan Johnson is named Home Secretary. He was considered the only possible alternative to Gordon, a bland, competent, Blairite, consensus choice. Johnson taking Home Secretary in effect puts an end to the coup attempt. Alistair Darling is kept as Chancellor. Ed Balls, Gordon\'s close adviser, was considered a bridge too far given Gordon\'s weakness now. But with Purnell\'s resignation Gordon named Balls\' wife, Yvette Cooper to Purnell\'s job at Work and Pensions Ministry. More later... Sid Mortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree@'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Moscow',8,1,'1080 - C05760321.txt','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall, he was expected to say that Reagan\'s constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, \"The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall,\" he was expected to say that Reagan\'s \"constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom\" undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Moscow',8,1,'1902 - C05762421.txt','fYiFYI, Gary Sick\'s latest analysis on Iran below (posted on his blog). Sick has independent sources and is very well informed. June 17, 2009 Is this another Iranian revolution? To someone who has watched and studied the Iranian revolution of 1979 with fascination, developments in Iran today have an eerie reminiscence. Then there were massive protests that filled the streets, often marching in dignified but ominous silence there was bloodshed as nervous security men with guns faced determined but unarmed crowds there were sullen mourning parades20there were catchy chants and ritual calls of Down with the shah! at night the rooftops rang with shouts of allahu akbar. You need only change shah to dictator, and you have a description of what is happening in Iran today. But there is one very big difference. Thirty years ago, Iran had a charismatic cleric named Ayatollah Khomeini who had a refined sense of strategy and a willingness to risk everything for the cause he represented. On the other side was Mohammed Reza Shah, who had been on the throne for some 37 years and who commanded one of the most powerful military and security regimes in the world. On the surface it appeared to be an uneven battle ? guns against turbans ? but the ruler with the guns wavered and the turbans grew in size and confidence until the old order collapsed. Today the nominal leader of the opposition forces is a reformed radical, Mir Hossein Mousavi, who is notably lacking in personal charisma. On the other side is the constitutional Leader, Ayatollah IChamene\' i, who is widely perceived as a cautious political animal with limited qualifications for his religious post and who compensates for his own lack of charisma by manipulation of the political system and the institutions most loyal to him ? particularly the politically minded clergy and the powerful security forces, including the Revolutionary Guards. Neither of these men seems to be fully in control of their own forces, let alone the situation. The fraudulent election defeat of Mousavi was a triggering event, but the energy behind these unprecedented demonstrations is due more to the sense of outrage and betrayal at the gross manipulation of numbers by the regime than it is about any undying devotion to Mousavi. Yesterday Mousavi ordered that people stay home in face of a conflicting pro-regime demonstration. They marched anyway (and the daughter of former president Rafsanjani joined them and urged them on). Mousavi then ordered everyone to march the following day (which they were probably going to do with or without his orders). IChamene\'i announced the divine assessment of the election outcome ? even before it would probably have been physically possible to count the more than 40 million ballots. Then, in the face of mass protests, he ordered an investigation of the results by the Guardian Council? the same organization that was responsible for managing the election in the first place. No one believed him in either case, and no one expected anything of importance from the Guardian Council. Khamene\'i has ordered peace and reconciliation. No one paid any attention. I deliberately did not mention president-elect Ahmadinejad. After celebrating his victory, he went off to a largely symbolic meeting in Moscow. He seems to be out of the decision loop and more of a passive player than a major actor in these events. So who is calling the shots? Mousavi seems to be running along after the crowd, not leading it. But that is probably all that is required to keep the protest in motion.','fYiFYI, Gary Sick\'s latest analysis on Iran below (posted on his blog). Sick has independent sources and is very well informed. June 17, 2009 Is this another Iranian revolution? To someone who has watched and studied the Iranian revolution of 1979 with fascination, developments in Iran today have an eerie reminiscence. Then there were massive protests that filled the streets, often marching in dignified but ominous silence; there was bloodshed as nervous security men with guns faced determined but unarmed crowds; there were sullen mourning parades;20there were catchy chants and ritual calls of \"Down with the shah!\"; at night the rooftops rang with shouts of allahu akbar. You need only change \"shah\" to \"dictator,\" and you have a description of what is happening in Iran today. But there is one very big difference. Thirty years ago, Iran had a charismatic cleric named Ayatollah Khomeini who had a refined sense of strategy and a willingness to risk everything for the cause he represented. On the other side was Mohammed Reza Shah, who had been on the throne for some 37 years and who commanded one of the most powerful military and security regimes in the world. On the surface it appeared to be an uneven battle ? guns against turbans ? but the ruler with the guns wavered and the turbans grew in size and confidence until the old order collapsed. Today the nominal leader of the opposition forces is a reformed radical, Mir Hossein Mousavi, who is notably lacking in personal charisma. On the other side is the constitutional Leader, Ayatollah IChamene\' i, who is widely perceived as a cautious political animal with limited qualifications for his religious post and who compensates for his own lack of charisma by manipulation of the political system and the institutions most loyal to him ? particularly the politically minded clergy and the powerful security forces, including the Revolutionary Guards. Neither of these men seems to be fully in control of their own forces, let alone the situation. The fraudulent election defeat of Mousavi was a triggering event, but the energy behind these unprecedented demonstrations is due more to the sense of outrage and betrayal at the gross manipulation of numbers by the regime than it is about any undying devotion to Mousavi. Yesterday Mousavi ordered that people stay home in face of a conflicting pro-regime demonstration. They marched anyway (and the daughter of former president Rafsanjani joined them and urged them on). Mousavi then \"ordered\" everyone to march the following day (which they were probably going to do with or without his orders). IChamene\'i announced the \"divine assessment\" of the election outcome ? even before it would probably have been physically possible to count the more than 40 million ballots. Then, in the face of mass protests, he ordered an investigation of the results by the Guardian Council? the same organization that was responsible for managing the election in the first place. No one believed him in either case, and no one expected anything of importance from the Guardian Council. Khamene\'i has ordered peace and reconciliation. No one paid any attention. I deliberately did not mention president-elect Ahmadinejad. After celebrating his \"victory,\" he went off to a largely symbolic meeting in Moscow. He seems to be out of the decision loop and more of a passive player than a major actor in these events. So who is calling the shots? Mousavi seems to be running along after the crowd, not leading it. But that is probably all that is required to keep the protest in motion.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Moscow',8,1,'1987 - C05762585.txt','SchumerFyi Nita lowey also just called again. Said she\'s going into an event and will be out of pocket for a few hours. Talked to Sen Schumer. Told him I\'m glad to raise in Moscow, and will let him know how it goes. I\'m familiar with Bank of NY case from my time as ambassador, and talked to BoNY President last week. Have a good weekend. Bill Chuck schumer called me cause he\'s been playing phone tag with hrc. He wanted to talk to her about the problem the bank of ny is having in russia. He didn\'t realize she wasn\'t going. When I told him she wasn\'t, he said he wanted to talk to Bill and ask you to raise this issue with russian officials. Bill, are you able to call him and I will tell hrc you are calling back? Cell is or ops can reach him. v 37','SchumerFyi Nita lowey also just called again. Said she\'s going into an event and will be out of pocket for a few hours. Talked to Sen Schumer. Told him I\'m glad to raise in Moscow, and will let him know how it goes. I\'m familiar with Bank of NY case from my time as ambassador, and talked to BoNY President last week. Have a good weekend. Bill Chuck schumer called me cause he\'s been playing phone tag with hrc. He wanted to talk to her about the problem the bank of ny is having in russia. He didn\'t realize she wasn\'t going. When I told him she wasn\'t, he said he wanted to talk to Bill and ask you to raise this issue with russian officials. Bill, are you able to call him and I will tell hrc you are calling back? Cell is or ops can reach him. v 37'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Moscow',8,1,'2119 - C05762786.txt','OpEd I A Dose of Realism in Honsuras By Edward Schumacher-MatosVery interesting. This will appear in tomorrow\'s Post. Washington Post I A Dose of Realism in Honduras By Edward Schumacher-Matos Sunday, July 12, 2009 Sometimes you have to give political leaders credit. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are on the verge of achieving their own coup in Honduras and advancing American interests with a deftness not seen from Washington in many years. The president\'s reference to Honduras during his trip to Moscow reflects how the small Central American country is but a pawn as the administration pushes the reset button globally and in the hemisphere. Justice may not be totally served in Honduras, but the country is likely to end up better off anyway. America cannot and should not seek to impose any system of government on any other country, Obama said in Russia, nor would we presume to choose which party or individual should run a country. . . . Even as we meet here today, America supports now the restoration of the democratically elected president of Honduras, even though he has strongly opposed American policies. We do so not because we agree with him. We do so because we respect the universal principle that people should choose their own leaders.','OpEd I A Dose of Realism in Honsuras By Edward Schumacher-MatosVery interesting. This will appear in tomorrow\'s Post. Washington Post I A Dose of Realism in Honduras By Edward Schumacher-Matos Sunday, July 12, 2009 Sometimes you have to give political leaders credit. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are on the verge of achieving their own coup in Honduras and advancing American interests with a deftness not seen from Washington in many years. The president\'s reference to Honduras during his trip to Moscow reflects how the small Central American country is but a pawn as the administration pushes the reset button globally and in the hemisphere. Justice may not be totally served in Honduras, but the country is likely to end up better off anyway. \"America cannot and should not seek to impose any system of government on any other country,\" Obama said in Russia, \"nor would we presume to choose which party or individual should run a country. . . . Even as we meet here today, America supports now the restoration of the democratically elected president of Honduras, even though he has strongly opposed American policies. We do so not because we agree with him. We do so because we respect the universal principle that people should choose their own leaders.\"'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Moscow',8,1,'2513 - C05763920.txt','BidenI will actually meet you at your house, I have the answers to most of your questions from last night And will include the 5 points Ok--but when are we scheduled top talk? Also pls send me five main points of my speech to summarize our goals. I want to reference them. The WH just issued the below because the Biden story (based on interview with Peter Spiegel, WSJ, on way home from Tblisi) gained momentum throughout the day From Robert Gibbs: The President said in Moscow that the United States seeks a strong, peaceful and prosperous Russia - one that will be an even more effective partner in meeting common challenges, including reducing nuclear arsenals, securing vulnerable nuclear materials, contending with nuclear programs in North Korea and Iran, defeating violent extremism, and advancing global security and economic growth. Working together to advance security and prosperity for the American and Russian people is the focus of our effort to reset relations. The President and Vice President believe Russia will work with us not out of weakness but out of national interest. 304','BidenI will actually meet you at your house, I have the answers to most of your questions from last night And will include the 5 points Ok--but when are we scheduled top talk? Also pls send me five main points of my speech to summarize our goals. I want to reference them. The WH just issued the below because the Biden story (based on interview with Peter Spiegel, WSJ, on way home from Tblisi) gained momentum throughout the day From Robert Gibbs: \"The President said in Moscow that the United States seeks a strong, peaceful and prosperous Russia - one that will be an even more effective partner in meeting common challenges, including reducing nuclear arsenals, securing vulnerable nuclear materials, contending with nuclear programs in North Korea and Iran, defeating violent extremism, and advancing global security and economic growth. Working together to advance security and prosperity for the American and Russian people is the focus of our effort to reset relations. The President and Vice President believe Russia will work with us not out of weakness but out of national interest.\" 304'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Moscow',8,1,'2519 - C05763934.txt','Note from Bill BurnsYou did a really fine job on Meet the Press today. The Russia, Iran, Afghanistan and Asia points were all right on the mark. And even though it goes beyond my professional scope, the second half was just as good. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Bill Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 07/25/2024 Thanks for the update and for all the work you did and led to get us to this point. I hope you\'ll have time to send me periodic updates, especially your impressions of the Medvedev-Putin relationship. I am considering a trip to the Caucusus and Central Asia in the Fall, perhaps attached to the Russia bilat, if we decide that makes sense. Madam Secretary, 1.4(D) B1 As you know, Travel safely. All the best, Hillary Madam Secretary, Just a quick note before leaving for Moscow, Rome and Central Asia. Moscow preparations are in reasonable shape. Afghan lethal transit agreement is done, and will be signed on Monday. There\'s also a broader statement on cooperation on counter-narcotics and reconstruction in Afghanistan. (Bakiyev has now sianed the Manas aareement. which is a further boost on Afahanistan The Presidents will announce the bilateral commission, and your trip to Russia in the fall to launch the process with Lavrov. All in all, a good, measured, B6 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1','Note from Bill BurnsYou did a really fine job on Meet the Press today. The Russia, Iran, Afghanistan and Asia points were all right on the mark. And even though it goes beyond my professional scope, the second half was just as good. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Bill Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 07/25/2024 Thanks for the update and for all the work you did and led to get us to this point. I hope you\'ll have time to send me periodic updates, especially your impressions of the Medvedev-Putin relationship. I am considering a trip to the Caucusus and Central Asia in the Fall, perhaps attached to the Russia bilat, if we decide that makes sense. Madam Secretary, 1.4(D) B1 As you know, Travel safely. All the best, Hillary Madam Secretary, Just a quick note before leaving for Moscow, Rome and Central Asia. Moscow preparations are in reasonable shape. Afghan lethal transit agreement is done, and will be signed on Monday. There\'s also a broader statement on cooperation on counter-narcotics and reconstruction in Afghanistan. (Bakiyev has now sianed the Manas aareement. which is a further boost on Afahanistan The Presidents will announce the bilateral commission, and your trip to Russia in the fall to launch the process with Lavrov. All in all, a good, measured, B6 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Moscow',8,1,'2863 - C05764608.txt','(AP) Top Russian official: no missiles near PolandTop Russian official: no missiles near Poland MOSCOW (AP)-A Russian deputy defense minister has confirmed that the military has scrapped a plan to deploy missiles near Poland. Vladimir Popovkin says that U.S. President Barack Obama\'s decision to dump the Bush-era plan to deploy missile defense sites in Eastern Europe has made the deployment of Iskander short-range missiles in Russia\'s Kaliningrad region unnecessary. Popovkin\'s statement on Ekho Moskvy radio Saturday confirmed previous similar statements by other Russian officials. Tim Davis Watch Officer Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Top Russian official: no missiles near PolandTop Russian official: no missiles near Poland MOSCOW (AP)-A Russian deputy defense minister has confirmed that the military has scrapped a plan to deploy missiles near Poland. Vladimir Popovkin says that U.S. President Barack Obama\'s decision to dump the Bush-era plan to deploy missile defense sites in Eastern Europe has made the deployment of Iskander short-range missiles in Russia\'s Kaliningrad region unnecessary. Popovkin\'s statement on Ekho Moskvy radio Saturday confirmed previous similar statements by other Russian officials. Tim Davis Watch Officer Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Moscow',8,1,'2887 - C05764643.txt','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mosque',1,1,'1880 - C05762361.txt','Who is Peter Keting?I saw the piece yesterday and had stuck in yours today. But they should have identified it as NY Magazine, Not NY Times Magazine I think he\'s an online guy, will check Good piece though. Accompanied by a great photo of you and the President outside the mosque','Who is Peter Keting?I saw the piece yesterday and had stuck in yours today. But they should have identified it as NY Magazine, Not NY Times Magazine I think he\'s an online guy, will check Good piece though. Accompanied by a great photo of you and the President outside the mosque'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mosul',1,1,'3014 - C05764876.txt','Truck bombs kill 16 people in Iraq (AP)BAGHDAD (AP) At least 16 people have been killed as two truck bombs struck separate communities north of Iraq\'s capital. One bombing killed at least a dozen people in a primarily Sunni village north of Baghdad. Officials say police opened fire in an attempt to stop the truck, forcing it to change direction and slam into a concrete barrier near a market. The blast damaged the police station and a number of nearby homes and shops. The attack comes three days after Iraqi police defused a car bomb in the same area, and the police chief says it may be retaliation. The second attack occurred near Mosul, where a parked truck bomb exploded and killed at least four people. 318','Truck bombs kill 16 people in Iraq (AP)BAGHDAD (AP) At least 16 people have been killed as two truck bombs struck separate communities north of Iraq\'s capital. One bombing killed at least a dozen people in a primarily Sunni village north of Baghdad. Officials say police opened fire in an attempt to stop the truck, forcing it to change direction and slam into a concrete barrier near a market. The blast damaged the police station and a number of nearby homes and shops. The attack comes three days after Iraqi police defused a car bomb in the same area, and the police chief says it may be retaliation. The second attack occurred near Mosul, where a parked truck bomb exploded and killed at least four people. 318'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Motion_of_no_confidence',1,1,'3208 - C05765599.txt','Lebanon has a cabinetHariri just announced the formation of a cabinet. It\'s divided 15-10-5 (15 ministers with March 14, 10 ministers with March 8, 5 ministers with President Sleiman). The ones of most concern to us -- Defense (our help to LAF), Interior (help to police plus municipal elections), Justice (Hariri Tribunal), Finance (can veto anything because of financial implications) are all either with March 14 or Presidency. That\'s good. Foreign . Affairs is with a new guy from Nabih Berri\'s bloc. with Lebanon rotating onto the Security Council. 1.4(D) B1 Next step: Hariri and his cabinet have 30 days to come up with the ministerial declaration, basically a platform, that must be presented to the Parliament along with the cabinet slate for a vote of confidence. This, too, may be painful, as they debate how to describe the resistance in ways that don\'t cross either U.S. or Hizballah red lines. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 11/08/2024','Lebanon has a cabinetHariri just announced the formation of a cabinet. It\'s divided 15-10-5 (15 ministers with March 14, 10 ministers with March 8, 5 ministers with President Sleiman). The ones of most concern to us -- Defense (our help to LAF), Interior (help to police plus municipal elections), Justice (Hariri Tribunal), Finance (can veto anything because of financial implications) are all either with March 14 or Presidency. That\'s good. Foreign . Affairs is with a new guy from Nabih Berri\'s bloc. with Lebanon rotating onto the Security Council. 1.4(D) B1 Next step: Hariri and his cabinet have 30 days to come up with the ministerial declaration, basically a platform, that must be presented to the Parliament along with the cabinet slate for a vote of confidence. This, too, may be painful, as they debate how to describe \"the resistance\" in ways that don\'t cross either U.S. or Hizballah red lines. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 11/08/2024'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Motorola_Droid',4,1,'144 - C05739729.txt','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for Expeditionary Diplomacy, and the Real [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quotExpeditionary Diplomacy,Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID &quot and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy \'To: &quot[Salon]&quot &Itsalon@co - mmitteefortherepublic.org&gt','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for \"Expeditionary Diplomacy, \"and the Real [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quot;Expeditionary Diplomacy,Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID &quot; and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy \'To: &quot[Salon]&quot; &Itsalon@co - mmitteefortherepublic.org&gt;'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Motorola_Droid',4,1,'148 - C05739733.txt','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for Expeditionary Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for Expeditionary Diplomacy, and the Real [Salop\' The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quotExpeditionary Diplomacy,Diplomacy, \'and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Worth reading. Fro mailtc Sent. Monday, October 15, - 2012 _u:zi-- A79? Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID &gum and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for \"Expeditionary Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for \"Expeditionary Diplomacy, \"and the Real [Salop\' The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quotExpeditionary Diplomacy,Diplomacy, \'and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Worth reading. Fro \"mailtc Sent. Monday, October 15, - 2012 _u:zi-- A79? Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID &gum; and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Motorola_Droid',4,1,'161 - C05739750.txt','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for Expeditionary Diplomacy, arid the Real [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quotExpeditionary Diplomacy,Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID B6 &quot and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy','Fwd: [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for \"Expeditionary Diplomacy, \"arid the Real [Salon] The Death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Need for &quot;Expeditionary Diplomacy,Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy Helpful article. Sid Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID B6 &quot; and the Real Lessons for U.S. Diplomacy'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Motorola_Droid',4,1,'27 - C05739588.txt','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaWill do. We should get this around asap. Sending direct. Just Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaWill do. We should get this around asap. Sending direct. Just Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mount_Kumgang',1,1,'2786 - C05764476.txt','(Yonhap) Two Koreas to hold family reunion talks this weekSEOUL (Yonhap) -- South and North Korea will hold talks this week on reunions for families separated by the Korean War, Seoul officials said, the first such dialogue in nearly two years. North Korea accepted South Korea\'s proposal to hold the three-day talks starting Wednesday at the North\'s Mount Kumgang resort, Unification Ministry spokesman Chun Hae-sung said. Nisha Desai State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512 101','(Yonhap) Two Koreas to hold family reunion talks this weekSEOUL (Yonhap) -- South and North Korea will hold talks this week on reunions for families separated by the Korean War, Seoul officials said, the first such dialogue in nearly two years. North Korea accepted South Korea\'s proposal to hold the three-day talks starting Wednesday at the North\'s Mount Kumgang resort, Unification Ministry spokesman Chun Hae-sung said. Nisha Desai State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512 101'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mount_Sinai_Health_System',1,1,'3145 - C05765100.txt','icymiDepartment of State Ranks High as Employer for HBCU Students and Alumni Washington, DC October 26, 2009 In the current edition of HBCU Connect, the Department of State placed among the top five employers for Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) students and alumni. The Department of State is the highest-ranking Federal agency, listed under first-ranked McGraw-Hill, second-ranked Continuum Health Partners, and third-ranked State Farm. HBCU Connect\'s ranking of best employers is based on the following criteria: HBCU student and alumni recruitment, brand penetration in HBCU communities, relationship with HBCU organizations, consistency in outreach efforts, types of positions made available, and messaging used to reach audience. It is worth noting that the Department of State ranked: ? first as best federal employer for HBCU students and alumni ? fourth as best employer for HBCU students and alumni Caitlin Klevorick Office of the Counselor Department of State KlevorickCB@state.gov 202.647.6115 (blackberry) B6','icymiDepartment of State Ranks High as Employer for HBCU Students and Alumni Washington, DC October 26, 2009 In the current edition of HBCU Connect, the Department of State placed among the top five employers for Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) students and alumni. The Department of State is the highest-ranking Federal agency, listed under first-ranked McGraw-Hill, second-ranked Continuum Health Partners, and third-ranked State Farm. HBCU Connect\'s ranking of best employers is based on the following criteria: HBCU student and alumni recruitment, brand penetration in HBCU communities, relationship with HBCU organizations, consistency in outreach efforts, types of positions made available, and messaging used to reach audience. It is worth noting that the Department of State ranked: ? first as best federal employer for HBCU students and alumni ? fourth as best employer for HBCU students and alumni Caitlin Klevorick Office of the Counselor Department of State KlevorickCB@state.gov 202.647.6115 (blackberry) B6'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Mount_Sinai_Hospital_(Manhattan)',4,1,'1052 - C05760283.txt','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family. Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business.','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: \"He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family.\" Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Mount_Sinai_Hospital_(Manhattan)',4,1,'1056 - C05760287.txt','Samual heyman Samba! heymanWhere is Bill? Can I call his cell or Doug\'s? We are doing letter Also have a number if you want to call Wjc is supposed to call as well. Pis be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P.','Samual heyman Samba! heymanWhere is Bill? Can I call his cell or Doug\'s? We are doing letter Also have a number if you want to call Wjc is supposed to call as well. Pis be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Mount_Sinai_Hospital_(Manhattan)',4,1,'3209 - C05765604.txt','Samual heymanNovember 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family. Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business. Mr. Heyman waged an aggressive campaign against the company\'s chairman and ultimately forced his removal through a shareholder vote - a rare victory for shareholders during a time when executives of public companies were considered virtually untouchable. Once Mr. Heyman took control of GAF, he reversed course and held on to the chemicals business, ultimately making it a big contributor to the company\'s profit.','Samual heymanNovember 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker. Mr. Black added: \"He combined a strong legal background with a strong analytical business strength, and he was a fierce negotiator. But what really made Sam kick was that he was a builder. It was all about building, whether it was his companies, his real estate, his art collection or his family.\" Mr. Heyman was born March 1, 1939, in Danbury, Conn., to Annette and Lazarus Heyman. His father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Yale in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1964, Mr. Heyman went to work in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy and served as chief assistant United States attorney for Connecticut. He had to cut that career short when his father needed him to take over the real estate development business. Mr. Heyman made his biggest mark in the 1983 battle for GAF. A group of shareholders led by Mr. Heyman became frustrated by management\'s resistance to selling some of its biggest assets, including the chemicals business. Mr. Heyman waged an aggressive campaign against the company\'s chairman and ultimately forced his removal through a shareholder vote - a rare victory for shareholders during a time when executives of public companies were considered virtually untouchable. Once Mr. Heyman took control of GAF, he reversed course and held on to the chemicals business, ultimately making it a big contributor to the company\'s profit.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Mount_Sinai_Hospital_(Manhattan)',4,1,'3217 - C05765646.txt','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow. Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did, said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker.','Samual heymanPls be sure I do letter to his wife and my friend, Ronnie and add her to call list. November 09, 2009 Samuel J. Heyman, who stood out as a corporate raider who preferred to hold on to companies he bought and run them rather that sell them for a quick profit, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was 70. Mr. Heyman\'s death was confirmed by his wife, Ronnie, who said he had died after complications from open heart surgery. Mr. Heyman was most recently chairman of the GAF Corporation, a manufacturer of roofing materials, and a chemical company that was spun off from GAF, called International Specialty Products. Both companies are based in Wayne, N.J. A group led by Mr. Heyman bought GAF in 1983 and took it private in 1987 after the stock market crashed. He later spun off GAF\'s chemical business into a separate company, I.S.P. During that period, corporate raiders tended to buy companies, cut operational costs and then sell them at a profit. But after Mr. Heyman won a battle with GAF\'s management for control of the company, he told The New York Times: \"There is a very strong potential in chemicals, and we plan to make them grow.\" Mr. Heyman, who was also a lawyer, had diverse business holdings, including Heyman Properties, which owns shopping malls in the Northeast and which grew out of a business he had inherited from his father. \"He was extremely methodical. There was a rhyme and reason to everything he did,\" said Leon Black, the chairman of Apollo Management, a private equity firm, and a longtime friend who was once Mr. Heyman\'s investment banker.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mouza',1,1,'2203 - C05762903.txt','message back from our friendWill do. Lona--pls tell Jeff Feltman, that Sheika Mouza could not come to DC in June or July but can come as stated below in Sept. Ask if he thinks we should try to meet her in Europe earlier or wait until then. Thx. Thank you for your immediate follow up. Her Highness informs me she is unable to meet during the suggested dates in June 2009 due to prior commitments. However, Her Highness is available to meet immediately after Ramadan/Eid week of September 27, 2009. I hope these dates are suitable for Mrs. Clinton. Cherie Booth QC The information contained in this email and all attachments are private and confidential and may be privileged. The information is intended for the exclusive use of the recipient individual(s) or organisation(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that the content or attachments to this communication may not be disclosed, copied, used or distributed without our express permission and we would be grateful if you would then advise the sender immediately of the error in delivery by responding to this message, and then delete it from your system. Thank you. Virus Warning: Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free from software viruses which could damage your computer, it may contain such viruses. While the sender has taken every precaution to minimise this risk, 86','message back from our friendWill do. Lona--pls tell Jeff Feltman, that Sheika Mouza could not come to DC in June or July but can come as stated below in Sept. Ask if he thinks we should try to meet her in Europe earlier or wait until then. Thx. \"Thank you for your immediate follow up. Her Highness informs me she is unable to meet during the suggested dates in June 2009 due to prior commitments. However, Her Highness is available to meet immediately after Ramadan/Eid week of September 27, 2009. I hope these dates are suitable for Mrs. Clinton.\" Cherie Booth QC The information contained in this email and all attachments are private and confidential and may be privileged. The information is intended for the exclusive use of the recipient individual(s) or organisation(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that the content or attachments to this communication may not be disclosed, copied, used or distributed without our express permission and we would be grateful if you would then advise the sender immediately of the error in delivery by responding to this message, and then delete it from your system. Thank you. Virus Warning: Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free from software viruses which could damage your computer, it may contain such viruses. While the sender has taken every precaution to minimise this risk, 86'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Movie_theater',1,2,'2180 - C05762872.txt','Mexico City to suspend public gatherings (SBU)Fyi Mexico City Mayor Ebrard told reports that all restaurants, bars, discos, night clubs, cinemas, movie theaters, theaters, gyms, and convention centers will suspend activities. 2$1','Mexico City to suspend public gatherings (SBU)Fyi Mexico City Mayor Ebrard told reports that all restaurants, bars, discos, night clubs, cinemas, movie theaters, theaters, gyms, and convention centers will suspend activities. 2$1'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Mozambique',6,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Mozambique',6,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Mozambique',6,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Mozambique',6,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Mozambique',6,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Mozambique',6,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mr._Gibb',1,1,'2761 - C05764423.txt','Fwd: rsum Fwd rsum - rsumA recommendation letter? This must be the young daughter. This is who is interested in attending Georgetown next year. She is clearly a good student. She is hoping for your support. Forwarded message From: Date: 2009/10/18 Subject: - rsum','Fwd: rsum Fwd rsum - rsumA recommendation letter? This must be the young daughter. This is who is interested in attending Georgetown next year. She is clearly a good student. She is hoping for your support. Forwarded message From: Date: 2009/10/18 Subject: - rsum'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'MSN',1,1,'2521 - C05763937.txt','I Love Hillary!Fyi  Capricia Penavic Marshall  Mills, Cheryl D B6 Great job guys - she was FANTASTIC this morning this is a clip from a discussion I did last week about whether or not she\'s being marginalized - as if! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/32027425#32027425 xo finney 309','I Love Hillary!Fyi ; Capricia Penavic Marshall ; Mills, Cheryl D B6 Great job guys - she was FANTASTIC this morning\" this is a clip from a discussion I did last week about whether or not she\'s being marginalized - as if! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/32027425#32027425 xo finney 309'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'MSNBC',1,1,'2521 - C05763937.txt','I Love Hillary!Fyi  Capricia Penavic Marshall  Mills, Cheryl D B6 Great job guys - she was FANTASTIC this morning this is a clip from a discussion I did last week about whether or not she\'s being marginalized - as if! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/32027425#32027425 xo finney 309','I Love Hillary!Fyi ; Capricia Penavic Marshall ; Mills, Cheryl D B6 Great job guys - she was FANTASTIC this morning\" this is a clip from a discussion I did last week about whether or not she\'s being marginalized - as if! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/32027425#32027425 xo finney 309'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'MtvU',1,1,'2704 - C05764294.txt','Video Success and Another IdeaI can attest to the fact that this has thus far been the shining star of the initiative (from a non-policy perspective) and I think speaks to how hrc will do diplomacy and development differently. In addition to what katie mentioned-- Institute for International Education (goodman) included it in their weekly email to more than 8000 institutions, Pepsi showed it an internal meeting last week and will show it at a global conference this week, and CGI has gotten feedback about the video and has gotten increased interest in commitments in this area. It has also been pushed out to posts through internal sites. We are also trying to see if we can get it in a rotation or on mtvU or their website and bet as part of the world food day push. Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1. It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries tremendous weight that in a short amount of time and little push to reach out to communities we have raised the bar for engaging content through video.','Video Success and Another IdeaI can attest to the fact that this has thus far been the shining star of the initiative (from a non-policy perspective) and I think speaks to how hrc will do diplomacy and development differently. In addition to what katie mentioned-- Institute for International Education (goodman) included it in their weekly email to more than 8000 institutions, Pepsi showed it an internal meeting last week and will show it at a global conference this week, and CGI has gotten feedback about the video and has gotten increased interest in commitments in this area. It has also been pushed out to posts through internal sites. We are also trying to see if we can get it in a rotation or on mtvU or their website and bet as part of the world food day push. Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1. It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries tremendous weight that in a short amount of time and little push to reach out to communities we have raised the bar for engaging content through video.'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Muammar_Gaddafi',18,1,'162 - C05739752.txt','tick tock on libya tidc todc on libyaHere is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish, let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14 ? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with TNC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NA TO civilian protection mission.','tick tock on libya tidc todc on libyaHere is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish, let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14 ? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with TNC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NA TO civilian protection mission.'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Muammar_Gaddafi',18,1,'165 - C05739755.txt','tick tock on libya FIN: tick tock on libyaPis print for me. Here is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish. let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March -- IIRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representatiye to Benghazi','tick tock on libya FIN: tick tock on libyaPis print for me. Here is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish. let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March -- IIRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representatiye to Benghazi'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Muammar_Gaddafi',18,1,'167 - C05739757.txt','Libyans march against Islamist rnhtias in Benghazi Libyans march against Islamist militias in BenghaziLibyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23prn EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The Rescue Benghazi day demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year, Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. It\'s obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups, medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya. The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. Those military battalions that want to impose their ideology on the people of Libya will be confronted, Saleh Gaouda, a member of new ruling national congress, said. This city wants to go back to stability and participate in building the state In a sign of the cheerful atmosphere, one ear had a giant cardboard model of Benghazi\'s landmark lighthouse strapped to the roof As the sun set and the crowd began to disperse, someone shot fireworks into the air.','Libyans march against Islamist rnhtias in Benghazi Libyans march against Islamist militias in BenghaziLibyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23prn EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The \"Rescue Benghazi day\" demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year, Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. \"It\'s obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups,\" medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. \"Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya.\" The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. \"Those military battalions that want to impose their ideology on the people of Libya will be confronted,\" Saleh Gaouda, a member of new ruling national congress, said. \"This city wants to go back to stability and participate in building the state\" In a sign of the cheerful atmosphere, one ear had a giant cardboard model of Benghazi\'s landmark lighthouse strapped to the roof As the sun set and the crowd began to disperse, someone shot fireworks into the air.'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Muammar_Gaddafi',18,1,'203 - C05739798.txt','Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi EditsPis print. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya l Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23pm EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The Rescue Benghazi day demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. Ifs obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups, medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya. The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. B5 Hopefully Mon or Huma can work these in teleprompter.','Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi EditsPis print. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] Libyans march against Islamist militias in Benghazi By Peter Graff and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BENGHAZI, Libya l Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:23pm EDT (Reuters) - Thousands of Libyans marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for an attack on the U.S. consulate last week that killed four Americans including the ambassador. The \"Rescue Benghazi day\" demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year Marchers headed for a main square where a much smaller counter demonstration of hundreds of supporters of hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia were waiting. \"Ifs obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups,\" medical student Ahmed Sanallah, 27, said. \"Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya.\" The late afternoon demonstration had a cheerful atmosphere as families marched with small children on their shoulders. Fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead in a show of official support for the demonstration, which has been enthusiastically promoted by the city\'s authorities. B5 Hopefully Mon or Huma can work these in teleprompter.'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Muammar_Gaddafi',18,1,'2043 - C05762679.txt','fyiSee traffic below ? read down to first email Libya is hosting the AU summit at the end of June and the theme for the summit is agriculture. Gaddafi is most likely trying to build up international support for the summit. Jeff has been in contact w/ AU and NEPAD reps and encouraged them to write a letter. Interesting. Why? ? Gaddafi is sending a letter to President Obama tomorrow about food security and asking U.S. to increase its support ? The head of NEPAD and AU are sending a letter to S Clinton tomorrow also about food security Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Cell: Blackberry: Email: StremlauMH@state.gov','fyiSee traffic below ? read down to first email Libya is hosting the AU summit at the end of June and the theme for the summit is agriculture. Gaddafi is most likely trying to build up international support for the summit. Jeff has been in contact w/ AU and NEPAD reps and encouraged them to write a letter. Interesting. Why? ? Gaddafi is sending a letter to President Obama tomorrow about food security and asking U.S. to increase its support ? The head of NEPAD and AU are sending a letter to S Clinton tomorrow also about food security Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Cell: Blackberry: Email: StremlauMH@state.gov'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Muammar_Gaddafi',18,1,'212 - C05739809.txt','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported loosely to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported \"loosely\" to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Muammar_Gaddafi',18,1,'213 - C05739810.txt','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Muammar_Gaddafi',18,1,'216 - C05739813.txt','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Muammar_Gaddafi',18,1,'252 - C05739857.txt','H: V good Intel internal Libya. Sid H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From. Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Jalil spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime particularly the appointment of cabinet members arid senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC Staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against Muammar al Qaddafi began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other CONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC','H: V good Intel internal Libya. Sid H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From. Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Jalil spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members arid senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC Staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against Muammar al Qaddafi began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other CONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Muammar_Gaddafi',18,1,'255 - C05739860.txt','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juancole.com/2012/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The consulate was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year. It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. Qaddafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi security forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the violence. And, he appears to have been willing to spill the beans. So let\'s call him the Libyan Deep Throat. Deep Throat is so knowledgeable about the conspiracies facing the city and so dangerous to those hatching them that the latter immediately attempted to spring him from jail.','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juancole.com/2012/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The \"consulate\" was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year. It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. Qaddafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi security forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the violence. And, he appears to have been willing to spill the beans. So let\'s call him the Libyan Deep Throat. Deep Throat is so knowledgeable about the conspiracies facing the city and so dangerous to those hatching them that the latter immediately attempted to spring him from jail.'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Muammar_Gaddafi',18,1,'257 - C05739862.txt','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juaricole.corn/2o12/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The consulate was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. QacIdafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi securiV forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the','H: Sure you\'ve seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sidhttp://www.juaricole.corn/2o12/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.html Benghazi\'s Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc consulate in Benghazi, Libya, dominates today\'s headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The \"consulate\" was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city. It was not constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city. I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn\'t even clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year It was possibly temporary, depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn\'t been good on meeting requests for embassy security funds). The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a country of 6.5 million, is Libya\'s second largest city and was the epicenter of the revolution against the government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel barely avoided death? his car was wired to explode. A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but had defected to the revolution. QacIdafi\'s security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear. Likely the same shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army officers. There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi securiV forces loyal to the elected government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Muammar_Gaddafi',18,1,'262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Muammar_Gaddafi',18,1,'263 - C05739869.txt','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Muammar_Gaddafi',18,1,'268 - C05739876.txt','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and all necessary measures - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and \"all necessary measures\" - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Muammar_Gaddafi',18,1,'269 - C05739877.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Muammar_Gaddafi',18,1,'274 - C05739883.txt','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government; however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya; if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Muammar_Gaddafi',18,1,'3024 - C05764892.txt','Guardian front page tomorrow also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen. But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable. Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time. He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution. In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. My sight is not at all deteriorating, he told NBC.','Guardian front page tomorrow; also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: \"I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen.\" But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: \"In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable.\" Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting \"the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time\". He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. \"I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution.\" In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. \"My sight is not at all deteriorating,\" he told NBC.'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Muammar_Gaddafi',18,1,'36 - C05739597.txt','American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weaponshttp://abcnews.o.com/Blotter/glen-doherty-navy-seal-killed-Iibya-intel-mission/story?id 17229O37 Bitly: htto://abcn.ws/UPpZ9Y American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weapons Before Death, Ex-SEAL Glen Doherty Told ABC News He Helped Round Up Dangerous Shoulder-Fired Rockets By LEE FERRAN Sept. 13,2012 One of the Americans killed alongside Ambassador Christopher Stevens in an attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya Tuesday told ABC News before his death that he was working with the State Department on an intelligence mission to round up dangerous weapons in the war-torn nation. In an interview with ABC News last month, Glen Doherty, a 42-year-old former Navy SEAL who worked as a contractor with the State Department, said he personally went into the field to track down so-called MANPADS, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, and destroy them. After the fall of dictator Moammar Gadhafi last year, the State Department launched a mission to round up thousands of MANPADS that may have been looted from military installations across the country. U.S. officials previously told ABC News they were concerned the MANPADS could fall into the hands of terrorists, creating a threat to commercial airliners. READ: Nightmare in Libya: Thousands of Surface-to-Air Missiles Unaccounted For Doherty said that he traveled throughout Libya chasing reports of the weapons and once they were found, his team would destroy them on the spot by bashing them with hammers or repeatedly running them over with their vehicles. When ABC News spoke to Doherty in late August, he was enjoying a short time off in California before heading back to Libya just days ago.','American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weaponshttp://abcnews.o.com/Blotter/glen-doherty-navy-seal-killed-Iibya-intel-mission/story?id 17229O37 Bitly: htto://abcn.ws/UPpZ9Y American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weapons Before Death, Ex-SEAL Glen Doherty Told ABC News He Helped Round Up Dangerous Shoulder-Fired Rockets By LEE FERRAN Sept. 13,2012 One of the Americans killed alongside Ambassador Christopher Stevens in an attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya Tuesday told ABC News before his death that he was working with the State Department on an intelligence mission to round up dangerous weapons in the war-torn nation. In an interview with ABC News last month, Glen Doherty, a 42-year-old former Navy SEAL who worked as a contractor with the State Department, said he personally went into the field to track down so-called MANPADS, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, and destroy them. After the fall of dictator Moammar Gadhafi last year, the State Department launched a mission to round up thousands of MANPADS that may have been looted from military installations across the country. U.S. officials previously told ABC News they were concerned the MANPADS could fall into the hands of terrorists, creating a threat to commercial airliners. READ: Nightmare in Libya: Thousands of Surface-to-Air Missiles Unaccounted For Doherty said that he traveled throughout Libya chasing reports of the weapons and once they were found, his team would destroy them on the spot by bashing them with hammers or repeatedly running them over with their vehicles. When ABC News spoke to Doherty in late August, he was enjoying a short time off in California before heading back to Libya just days ago.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Muezzin',1,1,'2141 - C05762814.txt','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911 this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said we told the scholars not to rush this project. I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, have you collected the material? He said yes. I asked, external sources? He','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering; there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years; Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out; if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself; its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that; then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms; Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911; this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said \"we told the scholars not to rush this project\". I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, \"have you collected the material?\" He said yes. I asked, \"external sources?\" He'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Muhammad',3,1,'150 - C05739735.txt','Video shows Libyans helping rescue US ambassador after attack (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - An amateur video appears to show Libyans trying to rescue U.S. ambassador Christopher Stevens from a room filled with smoke at the U.S. mission where he was found unconscious after last week\'s attack by a mob protesting against a film that denigrates the Prophet Mohammad. The video,, which appeared on the interne and a copy of which was obtained by Reuters in Benghazi, confirms reports that suggested the U.S. envoy died of asphyxiation after the building caught fire. The footage also sheds new light on the circumstances of the ambassador\'s death, apparently showing for the first time that some of the people who forced their way into the U.S. compound later tried to rescue Stevens after they found him lying alone, with no security detail, in one of the rooms in the building. The video shows a group of young men who had earlier stormed the compound telling other protesters by the light of torches and mobile phones that they had found someone who appeared to be a foreigner lying on the floor. There is someone inside He is a foreigner, he is a foreigner. Take him out, said one man, shouting for help. Bring him out, man! Bring him out, another said. The man is alive. Bring him out, man. Bring him out, said a third. Alive, Alive! God is Greatest, the crowd cried. Someone called for a car. Make space, is there someone who is a medic around? Anyone who can get a car quickly? another man can be heard saying. Stevens and three other embassy staff died when gunmen attacked the U.S. consulate and a safe house in the eastern Libyan city on Tuesday night. The attackers were part of a crowd blaming America for a film they said insulted the Prophet Mohammad. Security personnel were separated from Stevens during the attack, U.S. officials said, in the chaos of smoke and gunfire that ensued. The identity and motive of the attackers remain unclear. Activists who took part in the protest said the motive was rage at the video produced in California and which describes the Prophet as a homosexual and','Video shows Libyans helping rescue US ambassador after attack (Reuters)BENGHAZI (Reuters) - An amateur video appears to show Libyans trying to rescue U.S. ambassador Christopher Stevens from a room filled with smoke at the U.S. mission where he was found unconscious after last week\'s attack by a mob protesting against a film that denigrates the Prophet Mohammad. The video,, which appeared on the interne and a copy of which was obtained by Reuters in Benghazi, confirms reports that suggested the U.S. envoy died of asphyxiation after the building caught fire. The footage also sheds new light on the circumstances of the ambassador\'s death, apparently showing for the first time that some of the people who forced their way into the U.S. compound later tried to rescue Stevens after they found him lying alone, with no security detail, in one of the rooms in the building. The video shows a group of young men who had earlier stormed the compound telling other protesters by the light of torches and mobile phones that they had found someone who appeared to be a foreigner lying on the floor. \"There is someone inside He is a foreigner, he is a foreigner. Take him out,\" said one man, shouting for help. \"Bring him out, man! Bring him out,\" another said. \"The man is alive. Bring him out, man. Bring him out,\" said a third. \"Alive, Alive! God is Greatest,\" the crowd cried. Someone called for a car. \"Make space, is there someone who is a medic around? Anyone who can get a car quickly?\" another man can be heard saying. Stevens and three other embassy staff died when gunmen attacked the U.S. consulate and a safe house in the eastern Libyan city on Tuesday night. The attackers were part of a crowd blaming America for a film they said insulted the Prophet Mohammad. Security personnel were separated from Stevens during the attack, U.S. officials said, in the chaos of smoke and gunfire that ensued. The identity and motive of the attackers remain unclear. Activists who took part in the protest said the motive was rage at the video produced in California and which describes the Prophet as a homosexual and'),(20.17630116656335,6.725433722187782,2500,'Muhammad',3,3,'1903 - C05762423.txt','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks. Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting God is Great, mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, \"I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks.\" Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting \"God is Great,\" mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Muhammad',3,1,'29 - C05739590.txt','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation, is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by we. From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger, theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled Innocence of Muslims) by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different we. From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere. Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published asThis Is Water, novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the natural, basic self-centeredness that puts me at the center of the world. This unconscious default setting fosters the sort of blind certainty that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that default setting ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of \"The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation,\" is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by \"we.\" From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, \"There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger,\" theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled \"Innocence of Muslims\") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different \"we.\" From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, \"I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere.\" \"Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet,\" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. \"The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.\" In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as\"This Is Water,\" novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the \"natural, basic self-centeredness\" that puts \"me\" at the center of the world. This unconscious \"default setting\" fosters the sort of \"blind certainty\" that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that \"default setting\" ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Muhammad_Mumuni',1,1,'1798 - C05761912.txt','Mini Schedule 5/14/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:00 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:00 am PHONE CALL w/GHANAIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MUMUNI 9:15 am Secretary\'s Office 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PHONE CALL w/SAUDI PRINCE SAUD AL-FAISAL 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/LATVIAN PRESIDENT VALDIS ZATLERS 11:30 am Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:30 am BRIEF MEETING/PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR 11:50 am PARTICIPANTS James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 12:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ DOUG HATTAWAY 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ PHIL LEVINE 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ ROY SPENCE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/IVIALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Y.B. DATUK 3:00 pm ANIFAH bin HAJI AMAN Secy\'s Conf Rm. *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:00 pm PRESS AVAILABILITY w/MALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:15 pm Y.B. DATUK ANIFAH bin HAM AMAN Treaty Room 3:30 pm MEETING w/ELIZABETH BAGLEY AND KRIS BALDERSTON 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm OFFICE TIME 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 5/14/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:00 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:00 am PHONE CALL w/GHANAIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MUMUNI 9:15 am Secretary\'s Office 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PHONE CALL w/SAUDI PRINCE SAUD AL-FAISAL 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/LATVIAN PRESIDENT VALDIS ZATLERS 11:30 am Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:30 am BRIEF MEETING/PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR 11:50 am PARTICIPANTS James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 12:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ DOUG HATTAWAY 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ PHIL LEVINE 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ ROY SPENCE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/IVIALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Y.B. DATUK 3:00 pm ANIFAH bin HAJI AMAN Secy\'s Conf Rm. *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:00 pm PRESS AVAILABILITY w/MALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:15 pm Y.B. DATUK ANIFAH bin HAM AMAN Treaty Room 3:30 pm MEETING w/ELIZABETH BAGLEY AND KRIS BALDERSTON 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm OFFICE TIME 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Muhammad_Yunus',2,1,'2584 - C05764076.txt','Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 Meeting With. Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16See below Yunus still very concerned about future of Grameen Issue I earlier mentioned to you about Mohammad Yunus.','Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 Meeting With. Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16See below Yunus still very concerned about future of Grameen Issue I earlier mentioned to you about Mohammad Yunus.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Muhammad_Yunus',2,1,'2587 - C05764083.txt','Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16Pls print for my mtg. See below Yunus still very concerned about future of Grameen Issue I earlier mentioned to you about Mohammad Yunus. B6 Dear Melanne: Greetings from 13angladeshIlI 42','Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16Pls print for my mtg. See below Yunus still very concerned about future of Grameen Issue I earlier mentioned to you about Mohammad Yunus. B6 Dear Melanne: Greetings from 13angladeshIlI 42'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mukhtār_Māī',1,1,'1190 - C05760483.txt','Letter for Hillary from Tina BrownPls print. I am so sorry we didn\'t touch base today. I had a quick conversation with I am forwarding the letter from Tina Brown because I think this will be fabulous opportunity for you to showcase your ideas and also your long history of advocating on behalf of women around the world. As always, I defer to your and your staff\'s realities and judgment but did want you to know I am involved and hope you can make it. If not, I love you anyway! Let me what might work for us to chat. I described the possibilities to both in Rhinebeck. Hope you are well. As always, Jill December 10, 2009 Dear Madame Secretary, I am following up on the letter I sent to you on November 8, 2009 at the suggestion of Melanne Verveer. On March 12th and 13th, in New York City, 300 influential women from diverse countries and cultures will come together to illuminate the circumstances of their lives and to explore the still unfulfilled promise of women around the world. Women in the World: Stories and Solutions, will be hosted by The Daily Beast, the United Nations Foundation, Vital Voices Global Partnership, and Diane von Furstenberg (and sponsored by Hewlett Packard who will bring their most creative digital support). We are delighted to announce that for our opening night on Friday, March 12, at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, we have an extraordinary event planned. The legendary Broadway director Julie Taymor has agreed to direct the Vital Voices play Seven, featuring acclaimed film and stage actresses. At the conclusion of this performance, we will host a panel conversation featuring their real-life counterparts: Hafsat Abiola, Farida Azizi, Anabella De Leon, Inez McCormack, Mukhtar Mai, Mu Sochua, and Marina Pisklakova-Parker.','Letter for Hillary from Tina BrownPls print. I am so sorry we didn\'t touch base today. I had a quick conversation with I am forwarding the letter from Tina Brown because I think this will be fabulous opportunity for you to showcase your ideas and also your long history of advocating on behalf of women around the world. As always, I defer to your and your staff\'s realities and judgment but did want you to know I am involved and hope you can make it. If not, I love you anyway! Let me what might work for us to chat. I described the possibilities to both in Rhinebeck. Hope you are well. As always, Jill December 10, 2009 Dear Madame Secretary, I am following up on the letter I sent to you on November 8, 2009 at the suggestion of Melanne Verveer. On March 12th and 13th, in New York City, 300 influential women from diverse countries and cultures will come together to illuminate the circumstances of their lives and to explore the still unfulfilled promise of women around the world. \"Women in the World: Stories and Solutions,\" will be hosted by The Daily Beast, the United Nations Foundation, Vital Voices Global Partnership, and Diane von Furstenberg (and sponsored by Hewlett Packard who will bring their most creative digital support). We are delighted to announce that for our opening night on Friday, March 12, at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, we have an extraordinary event planned. The legendary Broadway director Julie Taymor has agreed to direct the Vital Voices play Seven, featuring acclaimed film and stage actresses. At the conclusion of this performance, we will host a panel conversation featuring their real-life counterparts: Hafsat Abiola, Farida Azizi, Anabella De Leon, Inez McCormack, Mukhtar Mai, Mu Sochua, and Marina Pisklakova-Parker.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Multilateralism',2,1,'2571 - C05764053.txt','HRC scorecardFyi Cheryl, Jake: Despite the nailbiting finale, the Human Rights Council reentry has been remarkably successful. The tally, with returns still coming in: 1. Goldstone-report deferred through extraordinary political work by all of you 2. Freedom of Expression--tonsensus--a landmark achievement in suggesting that there is indeed a universal understanding of freedom of expression that can cut across cultural lines 3. Honduras: consensus 4. Womens\' Equality-consensus 5. Human Security issues: US took forward leaning posture USG engaged across the board and got the results it wanted--5 for 5--plus appeared principled and balanced To be honest if we had gotten any 2 of these, I would have felt relieved. Instead we ran the table. There was a stunning performance by 10-DRL-L-AmEmbassy Geneva and various regional bureaus, particularly NEA and WHA and AF, as well as EUR. The State Department at its finest and multilateral diplomacy executed at a macro and micro level. Brimmer, Nossel, Posner all were outstanding as were our folks in Geneva. And this is in our first reengagement. It should get better as we gain more experience. Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520 202 647 9598 o KohHH@State.gov<mailto:KohHH@State.gov> Martin R. Flug Professor of International Law, Yale Law School (on leave),','HRC scorecardFyi Cheryl, Jake: Despite the nailbiting finale, the Human Rights Council reentry has been remarkably successful. The tally, with returns still coming in: 1. Goldstone-report deferred through extraordinary political work by all of you 2. Freedom of Expression--tonsensus--a landmark achievement in suggesting that there is indeed a universal understanding of freedom of expression that can cut across cultural lines 3. Honduras: consensus 4. Womens\' Equality-consensus 5. Human Security issues: US took forward leaning posture USG engaged across the board and got the results it wanted--5 for 5--plus appeared principled and balanced To be honest if we had gotten any 2 of these, I would have felt relieved. Instead we ran the table. There was a stunning performance by 10-DRL-L-AmEmbassy Geneva and various regional bureaus, particularly NEA and WHA and AF, as well as EUR. The State Department at its finest and multilateral diplomacy executed at a macro and micro level. Brimmer, Nossel, Posner all were outstanding as were our folks in Geneva. And this is in our first reengagement. It should get better as we gain more experience. Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520 202 647 9598 o KohHH@State.gov<mailto:KohHH@State.gov> Martin R. Flug Professor of International Law, Yale Law School (on leave),'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Multilateralism',2,1,'3273 - C05765761.txt','FYI: Les Gelb: Amateur Hour at the White Househttp://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to throw its weight around. What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make demands on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect deliverables on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.','FYI: Les Gelb: \"Amateur Hour at the White House\"http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-11-22/think-before-you-travel/?cid=hp:mainpromo2 The White House might try to blame the State Department (such an easy and delicious target) for the missteps. But State\'s role in the conceptual planning of the trip was not central, and the department\'s senior Asia hand, Kurt Campbell, surely knew better. It\'s also hard to tar the National Security Council\'s own senior Asia expert, Jeff Bader, another pro like Campbell. Perhaps even higher officials at the NSC dropped the ball. Perhaps Mr. Obama might take responsibility himself, as President Kennedy did after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. Now, that would truly clear the air?and open the door to some obvious and necessary changes in the administration\'s decision-making machinery. Every decision, large and small, is shaped and made by the president himself and enforced by Denis McDonough, a deputy NSC adviser and the administration\'s Lord High Executioner. Does Obama get enough pushback? Is he hearing a range of views? Can he see that his powerful intellect might profit from bowing to the voices of experience? If Mr. Obama reflects on the Asia journey and other mishaps, he might loosen the reins and bring in additional policy and diplomatic pros as inside counselors or outside advisers. Amateur Hour at the White House by Leslie H. Gelb November 22, 2009 I 10:50pm The Asia trip was not worth Obama\'s time. Leslie H. Gelb on why the president should shake up his foreign policy team?and make sure the deals are done before he leaves home. President Obama\'s nine-day trip to Asia is worth a look back to fix two potent problems, past and future. First, the trip\'s limited value per day of presidential effort suggests a disturbing amateurishness in managing America\'s power. On top of the inexcusably clumsy review of Afghan policy and the fumbling of Mideast negotiations, the message for Mr. Obama should be clear: He should stare hard at the skills of his foreign-policy team and, more so, at his own dominant role in decision-making. Something is awry somewhere, and he\'s got to fix it. Secondly, the Asia trip presented an important opportunity to carve out a new American leadership role in the world\'s most dynamic economic region, and Mr. Obama missed it. He only scratched the surface in his calls for multilateralism and mutual understanding. He needs to paint pictures of how Washington will help solve regional security and trade problems. Otherwise, most Asian nations will continue their unwanted drift toward China and away from the United States. A meditation on his journey should start by forgetting half of the last week\'s commentary. Unbelievably, some criticized Obama for not getting China to \"throw its weight around.\" What Asian leaders want that? None that I know of. Others lamented that Obama couldn\'t make \"demands\" on China anymore. The presumption here is that China is now king, and that Washington can no longer have its way with Beijing. The facts are that Washington never did boss Beijing around, and that China is not now ruling the roost (more accurately, it\'s sitting on its own eggs). Others contended that Obama continued his pattern of trashing America\'s friends and coddling its authoritarian enemies like China. It\'s hard to stomach this nonsense from the same conservative crowd that forever praised George W. Bush for accommodating China and alienating America\'s allies. Some analysts played fair and acknowledged that administration officials tried to tell reporters not to expect \"deliverables\" on the trip, and to see the journey more as a recognition of Asia\'s new importance and America\'s desire for a new co- operative spirit. That\'s a commendable thought, but hardly justification for almost two weeks of the president\'s time (when you consider preparations)? especially when he\'s got a tanking economy, health-care reform woes, and decisions to make on Afghanistan. Presidents take trips like this one only when they need breakthroughs and accomplishments on certain issues that can\'t be agreed on without the pressure of an impending presidential visit. In fact, most presidents wouldn\'t even commit to trips abroad without knowing that key deals would be finally agreed on and announced during the visit itself. The prospective visit is the power jackhammer to nail down the deals. Just take a gander at trips planned for Richard Nixon by Henry Kissinger or for George H. W. Bush by James Baker.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Mumbai',2,1,'2478 - C05763817.txt','(AP) Mumbai gunman says he\'s ready for gallowsMumbai gunman says he\'s ready for gallows MUMBAI (AP) - The lone surviving gunman in the Mumbai attacks said he is ready to go to the gallows and wants no mercy from the court for his role in one of India\'s worst terrorist acts which left 166 people dead. Whatever I have done, I have done in this world. It would be better to be punished in this world. It would be better than God\'s punishment. That\'s why I have pleaded guilty, Ajmal Kasab, a Pakistani, told the court. Rafael Diaz Operations Specialist State Department Operations Center 5/ES-0 (202)647-1512 777','(AP) Mumbai gunman says he\'s ready for gallowsMumbai gunman says he\'s ready for gallows MUMBAI (AP) - The lone surviving gunman in the Mumbai attacks said he is ready to go to the gallows and wants no mercy from the court for his role in one of India\'s worst terrorist acts which left 166 people dead. \"Whatever I have done, I have done in this world. It would be better to be punished in this world. It would be better than God\'s punishment. That\'s why I have pleaded guilty,\" Ajmal Kasab, a Pakistani, told the court. Rafael Diaz Operations Specialist State Department Operations Center 5/ES-0 (202)647-1512 777'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Mumbai',2,1,'3567 - C05766254.txt','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Munich',4,1,'1464 - C05761206.txt','ScheduleDo you want to see her this week? B6  Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl, Trying to decide when to take a quick trip to Munich. Any sense of when a meeting might occur? Thanks very much. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management LLC 1101 New York Avenue NW Suite 900 Washing on DC 20005','ScheduleDo you want to see her this week? B6 ; Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl, Trying to decide when to take a quick trip to Munich. Any sense of when a meeting might occur? Thanks very much. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management LLC 1101 New York Avenue NW Suite 900 Washing on DC 20005'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Munich',4,1,'1465 - C05761208.txt','ScheduleLet\'s wait until next week. Do you want to see her this week? Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl, Trying to decide when to take a quick trip to Munich. Any sense of when a meeting might occur? Thanks very much. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management LLC','ScheduleLet\'s wait until next week. Do you want to see her this week? Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl, Trying to decide when to take a quick trip to Munich. Any sense of when a meeting might occur? Thanks very much. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management LLC'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Munich',4,1,'341 - C05758480.txt','ScheduleLet\'s wait until next week. Do you want to see her this week? Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl, Trying to decide when to take a quick trip to Munich. Any sense of when a meeting might occur? Thanks very much. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management LLC 1101 New York Avenue NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005','ScheduleLet\'s wait until next week. Do you want to see her this week? Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl, Trying to decide when to take a quick trip to Munich. Any sense of when a meeting might occur? Thanks very much. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management LLC 1101 New York Avenue NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Munich',4,1,'342 - C05758481.txt','ScheduleHow did your dinner w Paul go? When will we know? Let\'s wait until next week. Do you want to see her this week? Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl, Trying to decide when to take a quick trip to Munich. Any sense of when a meeting might occur? Thanks very much. Wendy','ScheduleHow did your dinner w Paul go? When will we know? Let\'s wait until next week. Do you want to see her this week? Mills, Cheryl D Cheryl, Trying to decide when to take a quick trip to Munich. Any sense of when a meeting might occur? Thanks very much. Wendy'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Murder',2,1,'2582 - C05764073.txt','language from 2003 State Dept Human Rights reportOperative language / Sri Lanka: The Government generally respected the human rights of its citizens however, there were serious problems in some areas. There were no reports of security forces committing politically motivated killings and no reports of disappearances however, the military and police reportedly tortured, killed and raped detainees.','language from 2003 State Dept Human Rights reportOperative language / Sri Lanka: The Government generally respected the human rights of its citizens; however, there were serious problems in some areas. There were no reports of security forces committing politically motivated killings and no reports of disappearances; however, the military and police reportedly tortured, killed and raped detainees.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Murder',2,1,'3344 - C05765871.txt','Uganda Death Penalty for Homosexual Activity Pending LawWhen my son told me he was gay, I told him, \'Now, I love you more.\' I want to tell the world that hatred is not born with human beings, it is a seed that is planted by adults and is fostered creating a climate of intolerance and violence. We must change our ways and understand that anyone ...could have been my son. And I want everybody to know that Jorge Steven was a very much loved son. -Miriam Mercado\'s statement Background: Stephen Mercado was found decapitated, dismembered, and burned by the side of the road in PR. The police investigator reportedly suggested that he got what he deserved for living that type of lifestyle. Here\'s an AP article after the suspect was arrested: Murder charge filed in Puerto Rico teen slaying By MIKE MELIA (AP) ? 6 days ago SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico ? Murder charges were filed Wednesday in the slaying of a gay teenager whose decapitated, partially burned body was found last week, while U.S. authorities said they were still considering whether to make it a hate crime case. Gay activists expressed disappointment that the suspect wasn\'t immediately charged with a hate crime, saying authorities in Puerto Rico have never invoked a law covering crimes based on sexual orientation. The dismembered body of 19-year-old college student Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado was discovered Friday along a road in the interior town of Cayey. Lopez was widely known as a volunteer for organizations advocating HIV prevention and gay rights, and activists are planning remembrance vigils for him in cities including San Juan, New York and Chicago. The suspect, 26-year-old Juan Martinez Matos, was arrested earlier this week and allegedly confessed to killing Lopez and mutilating his body. He was charged with first-degree murder and weapons violations and jailed on $4 million bond. An attorney for Martinez could not immediately be reached for comment. Martinez met Lopez while looking for women Thursday night in an area known for prostitution, according to prosecutor Jose Bermudez Santos. Bermudez said the suspect confessed to stabbing Lopez, who was dressed as a woman, after discovering he was a man.','Uganda Death Penalty for Homosexual Activity Pending Law\"When my son told me he was gay, I told him, \'Now, I love you more.\' I want to tell the world that hatred is not born with human beings, it is a seed that is planted by adults and is fostered creating a climate of intolerance and violence. We must change our ways and understand that anyone ...could have been my son. And I want everybody to know that Jorge Steven was a very much loved son.\" -Miriam Mercado\'s statement Background: Stephen Mercado was found decapitated, dismembered, and burned by the side of the road in PR. The police investigator reportedly suggested that he got what he deserved for living \"that type of lifestyle.\" Here\'s an AP article after the suspect was arrested: Murder charge filed in Puerto Rico teen slaying By MIKE MELIA (AP) ? 6 days ago SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico ? Murder charges were filed Wednesday in the slaying of a gay teenager whose decapitated, partially burned body was found last week, while U.S. authorities said they were still considering whether to make it a hate crime case. Gay activists expressed disappointment that the suspect wasn\'t immediately charged with a hate crime, saying authorities in Puerto Rico have never invoked a law covering crimes based on sexual orientation. The dismembered body of 19-year-old college student Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado was discovered Friday along a road in the interior town of Cayey. Lopez was widely known as a volunteer for organizations advocating HIV prevention and gay rights, and activists are planning remembrance vigils for him in cities including San Juan, New York and Chicago. The suspect, 26-year-old Juan Martinez Matos, was arrested earlier this week and allegedly confessed to killing Lopez and mutilating his body. He was charged with first-degree murder and weapons violations and jailed on $4 million bond. An attorney for Martinez could not immediately be reached for comment. Martinez met Lopez while looking for women Thursday night in an area known for prostitution, according to prosecutor Jose Bermudez Santos. Bermudez said the suspect confessed to stabbing Lopez, who was dressed as a woman, after discovering he was a man.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Musa_al-Kadhim',1,1,'1903 - C05762423.txt','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks. Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting God is Great, mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, \"I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks.\" Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting \"God is Great,\" mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Muscatine,_Iowa',1,1,'2139 - C05762812.txt','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2 - AMS edits 2009-07-10 AS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2amscom.docx RELEASE IN PART B5,B6 Per your request ? here are AMS\' comments in text and general below. Oscar should print for you so you can see the red-line as it will not show up on your bb. cdm Muscatine, Lissa AM','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2 - AMS edits 2009-07-10 AS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2amscom.docx RELEASE IN PART B5,B6 Per your request ? here are AMS\' comments in text and general below. Oscar should print for you so you can see the red-line as it will not show up on your bb. cdm Muscatine, Lissa AM'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Music_of_Turkey',1,1,'2623 - C05764136.txt','Turkish FM callI need to see rrienicon lo foLowup. He covered so many subjects and I didn\'t have time to respond so I will need to talk w him again this weekend. 65','Turkish FM callI need to see rrienicon lo; foLowup. He covered so many subjects and I didn\'t have time to respond so I will need to talk w him again this weekend. 65'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Muslim',4,1,'175 - C05739766.txt','LibyaAssociated Press Published September 21, 2012 BENGHAZI, lli3YA ? Hundreds of protesters angry over last week\'s killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya stormed the compound of the Islamic extremist militia suspected in the attack, evicting militiamen and setting fire to their building Friday. In an unprecedented show of public anger at Libya\'s rampant militias, the crowd overwhelmed the compound of the Ansar Al-Sharlah Brigade in the center of the eastern city of Benghazi. Ansar Al-Shariah fighters initially fired in the air to disperse the crowd, but eventually abandoned the site with their weapons and vehicles after it was overrun by waves of protesters shouting No to militias. I don\'t want to see armed men wearing Afghani-style clothes stopping me in the street to give me orders, I only want to see people in uniform, said Omar Mohammed, a university student who took part in the takeover of the site, which protesters said was done in support of the army and police. No deaths were reported in the incident, which came after tens of thousands marched in Benghazi against armed militias. One vehicle was also burned at the compound. For many Libyans, the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi was the last straw in one of the biggest problems Libya has faced since the ouster and death of longtime dictator Moamrnar Qaddafi around a year ago -- the multiple mini-armies that with their arsenals of machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades are stronger than the regular armed forces and police. The militias, a legacy of the rag-tag popular forces that fought Qaddafi\'s regime, tout themselves as protectors of Libya\'s revolution, providing security where police cannot. But many say they act like gangs, detaining and intimidating rivals and carrying out killings. Militias made up of Islamic radicals like Ansar Al-Shariah are notorious for attacks on Muslims who don\'t abide by their hardline ideology. Officials and witnesses say fighters from Ansar Al-Shariati led the attack on the U.S. consulate, which killed Amb. Chris Stevens and three other Americans. After taking over the Ansar compound, protesters then drove to attack the Benghazi headquarters of another Islamist militia, Rafallah Sahati. The militiamen opened fire on the protesters, who were largely unarmed. At least 20 were wounded, and there were unconfirmed witness reports of three protesters killed. Earlier in the day, some 30,000 people filled a broad boulevard as they marched along a lake in central Benghazi on Friday to the gates of the headquarters of Ansar Al-Shariah. No, no, to militias, the crowd chanted, filling a broad boulevard. They carried banners and signs demanding that militias disband and that the government build up police to take their place in keeping security. Benghazi is in a trap, signs read. Where is the army, where is the police?','LibyaAssociated Press Published September 21, 2012 BENGHAZI, lli3YA ? Hundreds of protesters angry over last week\'s killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya stormed the compound of the Islamic extremist militia suspected in the attack, evicting militiamen and setting fire to their building Friday. In an unprecedented show of public anger at Libya\'s rampant militias, the crowd overwhelmed the compound of the Ansar Al-Sharlah Brigade in the center of the eastern city of Benghazi. Ansar Al-Shariah fighters initially fired in the air to disperse the crowd, but eventually abandoned the site with their weapons and vehicles after it was overrun by waves of protesters shouting \"No to militias.\" \"I don\'t want to see armed men wearing Afghani-style clothes stopping me in the street to give me orders, I only want to see people in uniform,\" said Omar Mohammed, a university student who took part in the takeover of the site, which protesters said was done in support of the army and police. No deaths were reported in the incident, which came after tens of thousands marched in Benghazi against armed militias. One vehicle was also burned at the compound. For many Libyans, the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi was the last straw in one of the biggest problems Libya has faced since the ouster and death of longtime dictator Moamrnar Qaddafi around a year ago -- the multiple mini-armies that with their arsenals of machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades are stronger than the regular armed forces and police. The militias, a legacy of the rag-tag popular forces that fought Qaddafi\'s regime, tout themselves as protectors of Libya\'s revolution, providing security where police cannot. But many say they act like gangs, detaining and intimidating rivals and carrying out killings. Militias made up of Islamic radicals like Ansar Al-Shariah are notorious for attacks on Muslims who don\'t abide by their hardline ideology. Officials and witnesses say fighters from Ansar Al-Shariati led the attack on the U.S. consulate, which killed Amb. Chris Stevens and three other Americans. After taking over the Ansar compound, protesters then drove to attack the Benghazi headquarters of another Islamist militia, Rafallah Sahati. The militiamen opened fire on the protesters, who were largely unarmed. At least 20 were wounded, and there were unconfirmed witness reports of three protesters killed. Earlier in the day, some 30,000 people filled a broad boulevard as they marched along a lake in central Benghazi on Friday to the gates of the headquarters of Ansar Al-Shariah. \"No, no, to militias,\" the crowd chanted, filling a broad boulevard. They carried banners and signs demanding that militias disband and that the government build up police to take their place in keeping security. \"Benghazi is in a trap,\" signs read. \"Where is the army, where is the police?\"'),(12.875503299472802,6.437751649736401,2500,'Muslim',4,2,'1903 - C05762423.txt','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks. Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting God is Great, mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, \"I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks.\" Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting \"God is Great,\" mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Muslim',4,1,'234 - C05739833.txt','Bill Keller piecePls print. An interesting piece. The argument that worked on my conservative Obama-hating (Hillary-respecting) friends, which Keller hints at in the slack he\'ll cut us, is that our denunciations of the video aren\'t an effort to debate the mob they are an effort to give ammo to the right side to win the battle that Keller himself identifies (between extremists seeking to put pressure on weak transitional governments and the more mainstream majority that supports those governments). And you could say it worked. Governments stepped up. Extremist groups in Tunisia are backpedalling. Etc. So we need to make this argument forcefully. The Satanic Video By BILL KELLER THE alchemy of modern media works with amazing speed. Start with a cheesy anti-Muslim video that resembles a bad trailer for a Sacha Baron Cohen comedy. It becomes YouTube fuel for protest across the Islamic world and a pretext for killing American diplomats. That angry spasm begets an inflammatory Newsweek cover, MUSLIM RAGE, which in turn inspires a Twitter hashtag that reduces the whole episode to .a running joke: There\'s no prayer room in this nightclub. #MuslimRage. You lose your nephew at the airport but you can\'t yell his name because it\'s JIHAD. #MuslimRage. From provocation to trauma to lampoon in a few short news cycles. It\'s over in a week, forgotten in two. Now back to Snooki and Honey Boo Boo. Except, of course, it\'s far from over. It moves temporarily off-screen, and then it is back: the Pakistani retailer accused last week of blasphemy because he refused to close his shops','Bill Keller piecePls print. An interesting piece. The argument that worked on my conservative Obama-hating (Hillary-respecting) friends, which Keller hints at in the \"slack\" he\'ll cut us, is that our denunciations of the video aren\'t an effort to debate the mob; they are an effort to give ammo to the right side to win the battle that Keller himself identifies (between extremists seeking to put \"pressure\" on weak transitional governments and the more mainstream majority that supports those governments). And you could say it worked. Governments stepped up. Extremist groups in Tunisia are backpedalling. Etc. So we need to make this argument forcefully. The Satanic Video By BILL KELLER THE alchemy of modern media works with amazing speed. Start with a cheesy anti-Muslim video that resembles a bad trailer for a Sacha Baron Cohen comedy. It becomes YouTube fuel for protest across the Islamic world and a pretext for killing American diplomats. That angry spasm begets an inflammatory Newsweek cover, \"MUSLIM RAGE,\" which in turn inspires a Twitter hashtag that reduces the whole episode to .a running joke: \"There\'s no prayer room in this nightclub. #MuslimRage.\" \"You lose your nephew at the airport but you can\'t yell his name because it\'s JIHAD. #MuslimRage.\" From provocation to trauma to lampoon in a few short news cycles. It\'s over in a week, forgotten in two. Now back to Snooki and Honey Boo Boo. Except, of course, it\'s far from over. It moves temporarily off-screen, and then it is back: the Pakistani retailer accused last week of \"blasphemy\" because he refused to close his shops'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Muslim',4,1,'2369 - C05763378.txt','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a re-charging program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S. number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board; welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level; the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day; we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a \"re-charging\" program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S.; number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students; today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Muslim_Brotherhood',6,1,'212 - C05739809.txt','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported loosely to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported \"loosely\" to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Muslim_Brotherhood',6,1,'213 - C05739810.txt','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Muslim_Brotherhood',6,1,'216 - C05739813.txt','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj'),(12.064573083253274,6.032286541626637,2500,'Muslim_Brotherhood',6,2,'226 - C05739824.txt','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib'),(18.09685962487991,6.032286541626637,2500,'Muslim_Brotherhood',6,3,'266 - C05739874.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contactFYI Very interesting report. By chance, Imet with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abclel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Barge in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousarra al Juwali and Prime Minister Abdurrahirn el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement fl Eastern Libya.','Latest from HRC\'s contactFYI Very interesting report. By chance, Imet with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abclel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Barge in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousarra al Juwali and Prime Minister Abdurrahirn el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement fl Eastern Libya.'),(18.09685962487991,6.032286541626637,2500,'Muslim_Brotherhood',6,3,'269 - C05739877.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:');
INSERT INTO `mv_tfidf` VALUES (6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Muslim_Brotherhood_in_Egypt',3,1,'266 - C05739874.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contactFYI Very interesting report. By chance, Imet with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abclel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Barge in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousarra al Juwali and Prime Minister Abdurrahirn el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement fl Eastern Libya.','Latest from HRC\'s contactFYI Very interesting report. By chance, Imet with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abclel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Barge in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousarra al Juwali and Prime Minister Abdurrahirn el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement fl Eastern Libya.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Muslim_Brotherhood_in_Egypt',3,1,'267 - C05739875.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contactCan I call you in 30? Several items. Anything to report? I can call now If you\'re free. FYI Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful n Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following bic they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern-based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions.','Latest from HRC\'s contactCan I call you in 30? Several items. Anything to report? I can call now If you\'re free. FYI Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful n Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following bic they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern-based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Muslim_Brotherhood_in_Egypt',3,1,'269 - C05739877.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Muslim_world',6,1,'135 - C05739716.txt','\'Meet the Press Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceGood. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the protests outside the U.S. embassy there that Egyptian officials were slow to put down. This weekend in Pakistan, protests as well there. More anti-American rage. Also protests against the drone strikes. In Yemen, you also had arrests and some deaths outside of our U.S. embassy there. How much longer can Americans expect to see these troubling images and these protests go forward?','\'Meet the Press Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceGood. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the protests outside the U.S. embassy there that Egyptian officials were slow to put down. This weekend in Pakistan, protests as well there. More anti-American rage. Also protests against the drone strikes. In Yemen, you also had arrests and some deaths outside of our U.S. embassy there. How much longer can Americans expect to see these troubling images and these protests go forward?'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Muslim_world',6,1,'140 - C05739722.txt','\'Meet the Press Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the','\'Meet the Press Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Muslim_world',6,1,'143 - C05739728.txt','\'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS.','\'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Muslim_world',6,1,'1903 - C05762423.txt','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks. Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting God is Great, mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, \"I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks.\" Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting \"God is Great,\" mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Muslim_world',6,1,'234 - C05739833.txt','Bill Keller piecePls print. An interesting piece. The argument that worked on my conservative Obama-hating (Hillary-respecting) friends, which Keller hints at in the slack he\'ll cut us, is that our denunciations of the video aren\'t an effort to debate the mob they are an effort to give ammo to the right side to win the battle that Keller himself identifies (between extremists seeking to put pressure on weak transitional governments and the more mainstream majority that supports those governments). And you could say it worked. Governments stepped up. Extremist groups in Tunisia are backpedalling. Etc. So we need to make this argument forcefully. The Satanic Video By BILL KELLER THE alchemy of modern media works with amazing speed. Start with a cheesy anti-Muslim video that resembles a bad trailer for a Sacha Baron Cohen comedy. It becomes YouTube fuel for protest across the Islamic world and a pretext for killing American diplomats. That angry spasm begets an inflammatory Newsweek cover, MUSLIM RAGE, which in turn inspires a Twitter hashtag that reduces the whole episode to .a running joke: There\'s no prayer room in this nightclub. #MuslimRage. You lose your nephew at the airport but you can\'t yell his name because it\'s JIHAD. #MuslimRage. From provocation to trauma to lampoon in a few short news cycles. It\'s over in a week, forgotten in two. Now back to Snooki and Honey Boo Boo. Except, of course, it\'s far from over. It moves temporarily off-screen, and then it is back: the Pakistani retailer accused last week of blasphemy because he refused to close his shops','Bill Keller piecePls print. An interesting piece. The argument that worked on my conservative Obama-hating (Hillary-respecting) friends, which Keller hints at in the \"slack\" he\'ll cut us, is that our denunciations of the video aren\'t an effort to debate the mob; they are an effort to give ammo to the right side to win the battle that Keller himself identifies (between extremists seeking to put \"pressure\" on weak transitional governments and the more mainstream majority that supports those governments). And you could say it worked. Governments stepped up. Extremist groups in Tunisia are backpedalling. Etc. So we need to make this argument forcefully. The Satanic Video By BILL KELLER THE alchemy of modern media works with amazing speed. Start with a cheesy anti-Muslim video that resembles a bad trailer for a Sacha Baron Cohen comedy. It becomes YouTube fuel for protest across the Islamic world and a pretext for killing American diplomats. That angry spasm begets an inflammatory Newsweek cover, \"MUSLIM RAGE,\" which in turn inspires a Twitter hashtag that reduces the whole episode to .a running joke: \"There\'s no prayer room in this nightclub. #MuslimRage.\" \"You lose your nephew at the airport but you can\'t yell his name because it\'s JIHAD. #MuslimRage.\" From provocation to trauma to lampoon in a few short news cycles. It\'s over in a week, forgotten in two. Now back to Snooki and Honey Boo Boo. Except, of course, it\'s far from over. It moves temporarily off-screen, and then it is back: the Pakistani retailer accused last week of \"blasphemy\" because he refused to close his shops'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Muslim_world',6,1,'29 - C05739590.txt','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation, is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by we. From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger, theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled Innocence of Muslims) by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different we. From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere. Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published asThis Is Water, novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the natural, basic self-centeredness that puts me at the center of the world. This unconscious default setting fosters the sort of blind certainty that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that default setting ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of \"The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation,\" is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by \"we.\" From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, \"There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger,\" theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled \"Innocence of Muslims\") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different \"we.\" From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, \"I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere.\" \"Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet,\" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. \"The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.\" In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as\"This Is Water,\" novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the \"natural, basic self-centeredness\" that puts \"me\" at the center of the world. This unconscious \"default setting\" fosters the sort of \"blind certainty\" that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that \"default setting\" ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mustafa_A.G._Abushagur',1,1,'29 - C05739590.txt','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation, is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by we. From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger, theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled Innocence of Muslims) by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different we. From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere. Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published asThis Is Water, novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the natural, basic self-centeredness that puts me at the center of the world. This unconscious default setting fosters the sort of blind certainty that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that default setting ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of \"The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation,\" is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by \"we.\" From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, \"There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger,\" theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled \"Innocence of Muslims\") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different \"we.\" From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, \"I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere.\" \"Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet,\" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. \"The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.\" In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as\"This Is Water,\" novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the \"natural, basic self-centeredness\" that puts \"me\" at the center of the world. This unconscious \"default setting\" fosters the sort of \"blind certainty\" that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that \"default setting\" ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Mustafa_Abdul_Jalil',2,1,'212 - C05739809.txt','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported loosely to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported \"loosely\" to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Mustafa_Abdul_Jalil',2,1,'252 - C05739857.txt','H: V good Intel internal Libya. Sid H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From. Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Jalil spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime particularly the appointment of cabinet members arid senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC Staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against Muammar al Qaddafi began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other CONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC','H: V good Intel internal Libya. Sid H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From. Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Jalil spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members arid senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC Staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against Muammar al Qaddafi began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other CONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Mu_Sochua',2,1,'1190 - C05760483.txt','Letter for Hillary from Tina BrownPls print. I am so sorry we didn\'t touch base today. I had a quick conversation with I am forwarding the letter from Tina Brown because I think this will be fabulous opportunity for you to showcase your ideas and also your long history of advocating on behalf of women around the world. As always, I defer to your and your staff\'s realities and judgment but did want you to know I am involved and hope you can make it. If not, I love you anyway! Let me what might work for us to chat. I described the possibilities to both in Rhinebeck. Hope you are well. As always, Jill December 10, 2009 Dear Madame Secretary, I am following up on the letter I sent to you on November 8, 2009 at the suggestion of Melanne Verveer. On March 12th and 13th, in New York City, 300 influential women from diverse countries and cultures will come together to illuminate the circumstances of their lives and to explore the still unfulfilled promise of women around the world. Women in the World: Stories and Solutions, will be hosted by The Daily Beast, the United Nations Foundation, Vital Voices Global Partnership, and Diane von Furstenberg (and sponsored by Hewlett Packard who will bring their most creative digital support). We are delighted to announce that for our opening night on Friday, March 12, at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, we have an extraordinary event planned. The legendary Broadway director Julie Taymor has agreed to direct the Vital Voices play Seven, featuring acclaimed film and stage actresses. At the conclusion of this performance, we will host a panel conversation featuring their real-life counterparts: Hafsat Abiola, Farida Azizi, Anabella De Leon, Inez McCormack, Mukhtar Mai, Mu Sochua, and Marina Pisklakova-Parker.','Letter for Hillary from Tina BrownPls print. I am so sorry we didn\'t touch base today. I had a quick conversation with I am forwarding the letter from Tina Brown because I think this will be fabulous opportunity for you to showcase your ideas and also your long history of advocating on behalf of women around the world. As always, I defer to your and your staff\'s realities and judgment but did want you to know I am involved and hope you can make it. If not, I love you anyway! Let me what might work for us to chat. I described the possibilities to both in Rhinebeck. Hope you are well. As always, Jill December 10, 2009 Dear Madame Secretary, I am following up on the letter I sent to you on November 8, 2009 at the suggestion of Melanne Verveer. On March 12th and 13th, in New York City, 300 influential women from diverse countries and cultures will come together to illuminate the circumstances of their lives and to explore the still unfulfilled promise of women around the world. \"Women in the World: Stories and Solutions,\" will be hosted by The Daily Beast, the United Nations Foundation, Vital Voices Global Partnership, and Diane von Furstenberg (and sponsored by Hewlett Packard who will bring their most creative digital support). We are delighted to announce that for our opening night on Friday, March 12, at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, we have an extraordinary event planned. The legendary Broadway director Julie Taymor has agreed to direct the Vital Voices play Seven, featuring acclaimed film and stage actresses. At the conclusion of this performance, we will host a panel conversation featuring their real-life counterparts: Hafsat Abiola, Farida Azizi, Anabella De Leon, Inez McCormack, Mukhtar Mai, Mu Sochua, and Marina Pisklakova-Parker.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Mu_Sochua',2,1,'3304 - C05765813.txt','Mini Schedule 9/11/098:00 am BREAKFAST w/SENATORS MCCAIN, LIEBERMAN AND COLLINS 9:00 am James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 9:00 am DROP-BY MEETING w/SE MITCHELL 9:15 am S Conference Room 9:30 am MEETING w/LT. GENERAL PAUL SELVA (JCS) 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:55 am MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR TERRENCE LEE BARNICH, 10:30 am George C. Marshall Auditorium 10:50 am BRIEFING w/CHRISTOPHER HILL U.S. AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ 11:50 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 11:50 am DROP-BY w/CAMBODIAN PARLIMENTARIAN MU SOCHUA 11:55 am Secretary\'s Office *Official photo. 11:55 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:00 pm ARRIVE White House 12:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE MEETING w/RAHM EMMANUEL 12:45 pm COS Office, West Wing 1:00 pm SUNDAY MEETING PREP 2:45 pm White House Situation Room 2:50 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 2:55 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:00 pm WOMEN\'S FUND MEETING 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:40 pm DEPART State Department *En route Andrews AFB 4:05 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 4:15 pm DEPART Andrews AFB via Air Force Aircraft Tail ilTbd *En route New York, NY 5:05 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 5:10 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport *En route Beacon Theater 5:55 pm ARRIVE Beacon Theater 6:00 pm KEYNOTE REMARKS AT THE SEPTEMBER 116 NATIONAL 6:45 pm DAY OF SERVICE COMMEMORATION Beacon Theater 6:50 pm DEPART Beacon Theater *En route Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:10 pm ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:15 pm THE ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE\'S FOUR FREEDOMS AWARD 9:00 pm CEREMONY AND GALA DINNER Grand Ballroom, Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:05 pm DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 9/11/098:00 am BREAKFAST w/SENATORS MCCAIN, LIEBERMAN AND COLLINS 9:00 am James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 9:00 am DROP-BY MEETING w/SE MITCHELL 9:15 am S Conference Room 9:30 am MEETING w/LT. GENERAL PAUL SELVA (JCS) 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:55 am MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR TERRENCE LEE BARNICH, 10:30 am George C. Marshall Auditorium 10:50 am BRIEFING w/CHRISTOPHER HILL U.S. AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ 11:50 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 11:50 am DROP-BY w/CAMBODIAN PARLIMENTARIAN MU SOCHUA 11:55 am Secretary\'s Office *Official photo. 11:55 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:00 pm ARRIVE White House 12:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE MEETING w/RAHM EMMANUEL 12:45 pm COS Office, West Wing 1:00 pm SUNDAY MEETING PREP 2:45 pm White House Situation Room 2:50 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 2:55 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:00 pm WOMEN\'S FUND MEETING 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:40 pm DEPART State Department *En route Andrews AFB 4:05 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 4:15 pm DEPART Andrews AFB via Air Force Aircraft Tail ilTbd *En route New York, NY 5:05 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 5:10 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport *En route Beacon Theater 5:55 pm ARRIVE Beacon Theater 6:00 pm KEYNOTE REMARKS AT THE SEPTEMBER 116 NATIONAL 6:45 pm DAY OF SERVICE COMMEMORATION Beacon Theater 6:50 pm DEPART Beacon Theater *En route Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:10 pm ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:15 pm THE ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE\'S FOUR FREEDOMS AWARD 9:00 pm CEREMONY AND GALA DINNER Grand Ballroom, Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:05 pm DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route Private Residence ###'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Myanmar',16,1,'1025 - C05760240.txt','ThaiYes--I will do. Oops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000','ThaiYes--I will do. Oops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers; acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles; and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Myanmar',16,1,'153 - C05739739.txt','NATOI\'m heading back from meetings on women, peace and security at NATO. The chief implementer of WPS at DOD also traveled with me. It was extremely productive. SG Rasmussen chaired a meeting on 1325 today of all the NATO member and partner ambassadors incl DaIcier. The new NATO special rep for 1325 -- the position sponsored by Norway and approved at the Chicago summit ? gave her inaugural address, and my DOD colleague and I discussed the US efforts both generally and in Afghanistan. We were followed by extensive remarks from the NATO ambassadors, all of whom touched on the importance of women\'s role in security and NATO\'s mission, as well as applauded US leadership. Many mentioned you in their interventions! The ambs from Serbia, Azerbaijan and Georgia pointed to their own national action plans (their existence was a surprise to us), as well as the new structures they have put in place to implement them. The ambassador from Azerbaijan even said that he is hopeful women will contribute to ending their regional conflict (I will tell Morningstar). The new special rep - a seasoned diplomat who knows her way around NATO --- wanted me to ten you how much you have inspired her -- something I hear everywhere! I\'m confident our NATO visit also served to reinforce the importance of the NAP and the US role with our own people both at NATO and DOD. I was sorry to miss the discussion with ASSK but there are more events with her tomw. We are working hard on getting the engagement of Burmese women into the formal peace structures being put in place to end the ethnic conflicts. I also met with Vivian Redding at the EU who, despite her efforts, is unlikely to get a quota for women on public boards of directors adopted. She too expressed her admiration of you and your leadership. In addition to everything that\'s been said about Chris Stevens, he really understood the important role the women in Libya were playing in peace and security. Whenever I met with Libyan women at meetings in the region, they went out of their way to tell me how much he supported them and how much affection they had for him. Such an awful loss. You\'ve been magnificent throughout all this, despite how wrenching it\'s been.','NATOI\'m heading back from meetings on women, peace and security at NATO. The chief implementer of WPS at DOD also traveled with me. It was extremely productive. SG Rasmussen chaired a meeting on 1325 today of all the NATO member and partner ambassadors incl DaIcier. The new NATO special rep for 1325 -- the position sponsored by Norway and approved at the Chicago summit ? gave her inaugural address, and my DOD colleague and I discussed the US efforts both generally and in Afghanistan. We were followed by extensive remarks from the NATO ambassadors, all of whom touched on the importance of women\'s role in security and NATO\'s mission, as well as applauded US leadership. Many mentioned you in their interventions! The ambs from Serbia, Azerbaijan and Georgia pointed to their own national action plans (their existence was a surprise to us), as well as the new structures they have put in place to implement them. The ambassador from Azerbaijan even said that he is hopeful women will contribute to ending their regional conflict (I will tell Morningstar). The new special rep - a seasoned diplomat who knows her way around NATO --- wanted me to ten you how much you have inspired her -- something I hear everywhere! I\'m confident our NATO visit also served to reinforce the importance of the NAP and the US role with our own people both at NATO and DOD. I was sorry to miss the discussion with ASSK but there are more events with her tomw. We are working hard on getting the engagement of Burmese women into the formal peace structures being put in place to end the ethnic conflicts. I also met with Vivian Redding at the EU who, despite her efforts, is unlikely to get a quota for women on public boards of directors adopted. She too expressed her admiration of you and your leadership. In addition to everything that\'s been said about Chris Stevens, he really understood the important role the women in Libya were playing in peace and security. Whenever I met with Libyan women at meetings in the region, they went out of their way to tell me how much he supported them and how much affection they had for him. Such an awful loss. You\'ve been magnificent throughout all this, despite how wrenching it\'s been.'),(10.102914577233022,5.051457288616511,2500,'Myanmar',16,2,'1842 - C05762256.txt','Philippine Burma StatementFyi Colleagues, Per Mr. Gibbons request, please see below. Best regards, George Learned, Watch Officer State Department Operations Center Ops - Following Secretary Clinton\'s call on Saturday, May 16, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo had the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) issue the following statement on Sunday, May 17. The statement is on the Philippine DFA website. Much appreciated if you would inform S staff and other appropriate folk: Philippine Statement: The Philippine Government is deeply troubled and outraged over the filing of trumped up charges against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and her transfer to Insein prison, particularly when concerns have been raised regarding her health condition. These recent incidents will surely impede the process of national reconciliation and the Roadmap to Democracy in Myanmar. We urge the government of Myanmar to resolve the matter speedily, and to release Aung San Suu Kyi immediately and unconditionally. Regards 17','Philippine Burma StatementFyi Colleagues, Per Mr. Gibbons request, please see below. Best regards, George Learned, Watch Officer State Department Operations Center Ops - Following Secretary Clinton\'s call on Saturday, May 16, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo had the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) issue the following statement on Sunday, May 17. The statement is on the Philippine DFA website. Much appreciated if you would inform S staff and other appropriate folk: Philippine Statement: The Philippine Government is deeply troubled and outraged over the filing of trumped up charges against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and her transfer to Insein prison, particularly when concerns have been raised regarding her health condition. These recent incidents will surely impede the process of national reconciliation and the Roadmap to Democracy in Myanmar. We urge the government of Myanmar to resolve the matter speedily, and to release Aung San Suu Kyi immediately and unconditionally. Regards 17'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Myanmar',16,1,'1854 - C05762271.txt','CallsWe have two calls for today: -canadian fm wanting to discuss sri lanka - qatar fm on burma. You want to try and do on drives today? Or when we get back to office? 21','CallsWe have two calls for today: -canadian fm wanting to discuss sri lanka - qatar fm on burma. You want to try and do on drives today? Or when we get back to office? 21'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Myanmar',16,1,'1857 - C05762278.txt','CallsLet\'s try on drives. We have two calls for today: -canadian fm wanting to discuss sri lanka - qatar fm on burma. You want to try and do on drives today? Or when we get back to office? 24','CallsLet\'s try on drives. We have two calls for today: -canadian fm wanting to discuss sri lanka - qatar fm on burma. You want to try and do on drives today? Or when we get back to office? 24'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Myanmar',16,1,'2425 - C05763718.txt','(SBU) Yettaw to be Deported on 8/16 (SBU) John Yettaw Sentenced to 7 YearsImportance: High In brief: ? Pursuant to his meeting with Senator James Webb, Burmese Senior General Than Shwe authorized deportation of Amcit John Yettaw. ? Yettaw is scheduled to depart on 8/16 at 1:30pm local (3:00 am EDT) with Sen. Webb aboard a milair flight. ? Codel Webb, with Yettaw, will fly to Bangkok, where ACS Bangkok will assist with onward flight arrangements for Yettaw. ? CONS/Rangoon has spoken with to alert her to developments in the case. stated she has no intention of speaking with the press. Importance: High Colin - we have draft press guidance lined up for when he\'s wheels up and hear the news from us, not cnn. Can we count on webb\'s office to respect that? M has been notified - we want her to This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Importance: High Importance: High','(SBU) Yettaw to be Deported on 8/16 (SBU) John Yettaw Sentenced to 7 YearsImportance: High In brief: ? Pursuant to his meeting with Senator James Webb, Burmese Senior General Than Shwe authorized deportation of Amcit John Yettaw. ? Yettaw is scheduled to depart on 8/16 at 1:30pm local (3:00 am EDT) with Sen. Webb aboard a milair flight. ? Codel Webb, with Yettaw, will fly to Bangkok, where ACS Bangkok will assist with onward flight arrangements for Yettaw. ? CONS/Rangoon has spoken with to alert her to developments in the case. stated she has no intention of speaking with the press. Importance: High Colin - we have draft press guidance lined up for when he\'s wheels up and hear the news from us, not cnn. Can we count on webb\'s office to respect that? M has been notified - we want her to This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Importance: High Importance: High'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Myanmar',16,1,'2426 - C05763719.txt','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiColleagues: Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK. Thanks, Mike Importance: High','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiColleagues: Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK. Thanks, Mike Importance: High'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Myanmar',16,1,'2427 - C05763721.txt','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiI think yes. Should I try to call Webb? Colleagues: Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK Thanks, Mike Importance: High','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiI think yes. Should I try to call Webb? Colleagues: Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK Thanks, Mike Importance: High'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Myanmar',16,1,'2435 - C05763733.txt','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiColleagues: Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK. Thanks, Mike Importance: High','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiColleagues: Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK. Thanks, Mike Importance: High'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Myanmar',16,1,'2439 - C05763740.txt','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi B1 Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiColleagues: 1.4(D) Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK. Thanks, Mike Importance: High','Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi B1 Burma: CODEL Webb meeting with Aung San Suu KyiColleagues: 1.4(D) Below is an readout of Senator Webb\'s 45-minute meeting with ASSK. Thanks, Mike Importance: High'),(10.102914577233022,5.051457288616511,2500,'Myanmar',16,2,'2449 - C05763756.txt','Senator Webb Press Comments read-outColleagues, FYI, following is a read-out of Senator Webb\'s comments to the press August 16 in Bangkok. ? Senator Webb first delivered a prepared statement, in which he said his visit to Burma had three purposes: 1)to appeal for Yettaw\'s deportation 2)to visit ASSK 3)to ask to the Burmese leadership to end her house arrest. ? The Senator summarized the basis of his humanitarian appeal, noting Yettaw\'s health and stating that the [trespassing] incident was regrettable but not mean-spirited. ? With ASSK, he said he had discussed elections and sanctions issues, but declined to characterize the content of their conversation. ? With the leadership, he said he had raised a wide range of issues, including elections. He conveyed to the generals that it would be hard for the world to view the Burmese elections as free and fair without the participation of ASSK and her supporters. Asked whether free and fair elections are possible given the Burmese constitution\'s structure, Webb said the constitution does not necessarily constrain elections. ? Senator Webb explained he was not a U.S. Government envoy. Asked whether his visit would trigger a review of U.S. Burma policy, the Senator responded that Secretary Clinton had already called for a review and that he would discuss his visit with the Secretary. ? Asked why he was received by the Burmese leadership while the UN Secretary General was not, the Senator referred to his 18-year record of working on Southeast Asia issues and his record in Vietnam. He did not characterize his own position on sanctions. With respect to human rights groups\' fear that his visit would lend legitimacy the regime, Webb firmly restated his qualifications and record. ? The Senator indicated that he viewed this as a possible opening for progress, but did not make any indications or suggestions on next steps. Hugo Rodriguez Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center','Senator Webb Press Comments read-outColleagues, FYI, following is a read-out of Senator Webb\'s comments to the press August 16 in Bangkok. ? Senator Webb first delivered a prepared statement, in which he said his visit to Burma had three purposes: 1)to appeal for Yettaw\'s deportation; 2)to visit ASSK; 3)to ask to the Burmese leadership to end her house arrest. ? The Senator summarized the basis of his humanitarian appeal, noting Yettaw\'s health and stating that the [trespassing] incident was regrettable but not mean-spirited. ? With ASSK, he said he had discussed elections and sanctions issues, but declined to characterize the content of their conversation. ? With the leadership, he said he had raised a wide range of issues, including elections. He conveyed to the generals that it would be hard for the world to view the Burmese elections as free and fair without the participation of ASSK and her supporters. Asked whether free and fair elections are possible given the Burmese constitution\'s structure, Webb said the constitution does not necessarily constrain elections. ? Senator Webb explained he was not a U.S. Government envoy. Asked whether his visit would trigger a review of U.S. Burma policy, the Senator responded that Secretary Clinton had already called for a review and that he would discuss his visit with the Secretary. ? Asked why he was received by the Burmese leadership while the UN Secretary General was not, the Senator referred to his 18-year record of working on Southeast Asia issues and his record in Vietnam. He did not characterize his own position on sanctions. With respect to human rights groups\' fear that his visit would lend legitimacy the regime, Webb firmly restated his qualifications and record. ? The Senator indicated that he viewed this as a possible opening for progress, but did not make any indications or suggestions on next steps. Hugo Rodriguez Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Myanmar',16,1,'2579 - C05764066.txt','Evidence of Sri Lankan RapeWe\'re still pulling material for you, but in them meantime i wanted to let you know the following (which I\'ll send as full documents later): 1)State Department Human Rights Report 2003 discusses the problem of rape in custody in Sri Lanka 2) Amnesty International issued a full report on Rape in Sri Lanka in 2002 (with specific cases cited and a general discussion of the problem being on the increase) 3) UNHCR website has a a page devoted to rape in Sri Lanka and references the Amnesty International Report 4)Asia Human Rights Commission issued a report titled: Sri Lanka: Systematic Detention, Torture, Rape and Murder as Weapon of War (2000) I checked the BCL that came from Melanne\'s office with this information. It was cleared by JO, PRM, P, D/L, D/S, AF, and assorted others. The problem is that it was not sent to SCA or East Asia and should have been. But the rest of the building signed off on it. Also, it is clear that the reference in the Security Council statement referred to rapes in the past.The first reference is to rape in the DRC and Sudan. Two sentences later we say: We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma, Sri Lanka, and elsewhere.  Can you download these documents if I email them to you? Otherwise I can try to paste them into emails.','Evidence of Sri Lankan RapeWe\'re still pulling material for you, but in them meantime i wanted to let you know the following (which I\'ll send as full documents later): 1)State Department Human Rights Report 2003 discusses the problem of rape in custody in Sri Lanka 2) Amnesty International issued a full report on Rape in Sri Lanka in 2002 (with specific cases cited and a general discussion of the problem being on the increase) 3) UNHCR website has a a page devoted to rape in Sri Lanka and references the Amnesty International Report 4)Asia Human Rights Commission issued a report titled: Sri Lanka: Systematic Detention, Torture, Rape and Murder as Weapon of War (2000) I checked the BCL that came from Melanne\'s office with this information. It was cleared by JO, PRM, P, D/L, D/S, AF, and assorted others. The problem is that it was not sent to SCA or East Asia and should have been. But the rest of the building signed off on it. Also, it is clear that the reference in the Security Council statement referred to rapes in the past.The first reference is to rape in the DRC and Sudan. Two sentences later we say: \"We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma, Sri Lanka, and elsewhere. \" Can you download these documents if I email them to you? Otherwise I can try to paste them into emails.'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Myanmar',16,1,'2681 - C05764250.txt','AFP/SLFrom your clips: US Responds To Sri Lanka Protest Over Clinton Remark (AFP) Monday, October 5, 2009 AFP WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States, responding to protests from Sri Lanka over remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, said it had no recent evidence of women being raped while in Sri Lankan government custody. In a letter addressed to Sri Lanka\'s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama, the State Department noted that the US government and international human rights groups over the years had detailed numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government. However, the letter signed by Melanne Verveer, ambassador at large for global women\'s issues at the State Department said that in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009 ... we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict area around the world. We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context, the letter said, adding that Washington remains concerned about extrajudicial killings, disappearances and detainee abuse in Sri Lanka. Secretary Clinton believes that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights, the letter said. Sri Lanka lodged its protest with the US embassy in Colombo over the remarks made by Clinton last month to the United Nations Security Council. We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma and Sri Lanka and elsewhere, the US secretary of state had said during a resolution calling for an end to sexual violence in armed conflict, according to published reports of Clinton\'s remarks. Her comments sparked an outcry across Sri Lanka, where government forces in May crushed Tamil Tiger rebels after decades of fighting. Colombo faced condemnation for its handling of the final stages of the war against Tiger rebels and managed to stave off a Security Council resolution calling for war crimes investigations thanks to the vetoes of China and Russia. The United Nations has said that over 7,000 civilians perished in the first four months of intense fighting this year. Sri Lanka is now facing international pressure to free 250,000 ethnic Tamil civilians who managed to escape the fighting but are now held in internment camps while they are screened to see whether they were rebels. B6','AFP/SLFrom your clips: US Responds To Sri Lanka Protest Over Clinton Remark (AFP) Monday, October 5, 2009 AFP WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States, responding to protests from Sri Lanka over remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, said it had no recent evidence of women being raped while in Sri Lankan government custody. In a letter addressed to Sri Lanka\'s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama, the State Department noted that the US government and international human rights groups over the years had detailed \"numerous cases of rape and sexual violence in Sri Lanka, particularly acts committed against women held in detention by the government.\" However, the letter signed by Melanne Verveer, ambassador at large for global women\'s issues at the State Department said that \"in the most recent phase of the conflict, from 2006 to 2009 ... we have not received reports that rape and sexual abuse were used as tools of war, as they clearly have in other conflict area around the world.\" \"We hope that this clarification puts the issue in its proper context,\" the letter said, adding that Washington remains concerned about extrajudicial killings, disappearances and detainee abuse in Sri Lanka. \"Secretary Clinton believes that Sri Lanka must focus to the future and move forward on the promotion of peace and the protection of human rights,\" the letter said. Sri Lanka lodged its protest with the US embassy in Colombo over the remarks made by Clinton last month to the United Nations Security Council. \"We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma and Sri Lanka and elsewhere,\" the US secretary of state had said during a resolution calling for an end to sexual violence in armed conflict, according to published reports of Clinton\'s remarks. Her comments sparked an outcry across Sri Lanka, where government forces in May crushed Tamil Tiger rebels after decades of fighting. Colombo faced condemnation for its handling of the final stages of the war against Tiger rebels and managed to stave off a Security Council resolution calling for war crimes investigations thanks to the vetoes of China and Russia. The United Nations has said that over 7,000 civilians perished in the first four months of intense fighting this year. Sri Lanka is now facing international pressure to free 250,000 ethnic Tamil civilians who managed to escape the fighting but are now held in internment camps while they are screened to see whether they were rebels. B6'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Myanmar',16,1,'2812 - C05764524.txt','ThaiOops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000','ThaiOops my email acting up. Eap is asking you to call Thai foreign minister kasit regarding the case of the russian arms dealer viktor bout. Are you ok doing this call in the next day or so? Below is call sheet and I also faxed to the house. Purpose of Call: To underscore the importance we place on a the Royal Thai Government\'s successful appeal of the court decision rejecting the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States and the importance of his continued detention pending the outcome of the appeal. Background: On August 11, 2009, a Thai judge denied a U.S. extradition request of accused arms smuggler Viktor Bout (pron: BOOT) to face trial in New York for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and officers; acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles; and provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Thai Attorney General\'s Office will appeal the ruling. FM Kasit has been a strong ally on Burma and released a forward-leaning Chairman\'s statement on behalf of ASEAN following ASSK\'s conviction. Thai 00000000000000'),(5.051457288616511,5.051457288616511,2500,'Myanmar',16,1,'3524 - C05766180.txt','Amnesty Int\'l on Secretary Clinton\'s SpeechAmnesty International USA Statement on Secretary Clinton\'s speech Monday, December 14, 2009 Larry Cox, executive director, Amnesty International USA, on Monday welcomed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s affirmation that protecting human rights is central to helping countries worldwide achieve the goal of reducing or eliminating poverty. Calling her speech historic, Cox said Clinton\'s commitment to a broad spectrum of human rights offers new hope in solving the desperation caused by poverty. By advancing the idea that human rights, development and participatory and accountable governance, are goals that mutually reinforce one another, Secretary Clinton has charted a course of leadership recognizing the indivisibility of human rights that has been missing in our government\'s mission abroad and at home, said Cox. Her statement today is an essential foundation for relieving the suffering of billions in poverty, especially now when millions upon millions more people worldwide are experiencing economic hardship. We welcome Secretary Clinton\'s affirmation that the basics of well being -- food, shelter, health and education ?are not only human rights in and of themselves, but are also essential for the exercise of other human rights. Only by addressing both freedom from want and freedom from fear will it be possible to achieve genuine development for all. Cox, who attended Secretary Clinton\'s speech on the administration\'s 21st century human rights agenda at Georgetown University, said he was especially grateful to hear Secretary Clinton outline her determination to make a real and long-term difference by tackling human rights and development as mutually reinforcing goals and affirm that the United States must lead by example in this area. Cox also welcomed Secretary Clinton\'s commitment to stand with human rights defenders worldwide by shining a spotlight on their work and the legitimacy of their efforts. In her speech Secretary Clinton highlighted the work of Women of Zimbabwe Arise, whose founders were recently honored at the White House, and noted the State Department had sent high-level diplomatic missions to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar. It is important that the administration continue to champion human rights defenders around the world, especially those in powerful countries like China and Russia.','Amnesty Int\'l on Secretary Clinton\'s SpeechAmnesty International USA Statement on Secretary Clinton\'s speech Monday, December 14, 2009 Larry Cox, executive director, Amnesty International USA, on Monday welcomed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s affirmation that protecting human rights is central to helping countries worldwide achieve the goal of reducing or eliminating poverty. Calling her speech \"historic,\" Cox said Clinton\'s commitment to a broad spectrum of human rights offers new hope in solving the desperation caused by poverty. \"By advancing the idea that human rights, development and participatory and accountable governance, are goals that mutually reinforce one another, Secretary Clinton has charted a course of leadership recognizing the indivisibility of human rights that has been missing in our government\'s mission abroad and at home,\" said Cox. \"Her statement today is an essential foundation for relieving the suffering of billions in poverty, especially now when millions upon millions more people worldwide are experiencing economic hardship.\" \"We welcome Secretary Clinton\'s affirmation that the \"basics\" of well being -- food, shelter, health and education ?are not only human rights in and of themselves, but are also essential for the exercise of other human rights. Only by addressing both freedom from want and freedom from fear will it be possible to achieve genuine development for all.\" Cox, who attended Secretary Clinton\'s speech on the administration\'s 21st century human rights agenda at Georgetown University, said he was especially grateful to hear Secretary Clinton outline her determination to make a real and long-term difference by tackling human rights and development as mutually reinforcing goals and affirm that the \"United States must lead by example in this area.\" Cox also welcomed Secretary Clinton\'s commitment to stand with human rights defenders worldwide by shining a spotlight on their work and the legitimacy of their efforts. In her speech Secretary Clinton highlighted the work of Women of Zimbabwe Arise, whose founders were recently honored at the White House, and noted the State Department had sent high-level diplomatic missions to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar. It is important that the administration continue to champion human rights defenders around the world, especially those in powerful countries like China and Russia.'),(10.102914577233022,5.051457288616511,2500,'Myanmar',16,2,'3593 - C05766316.txt','Quick Burma ReadoutFyi We spent two hours with the Burmese this afternoon. Kurt laid out our position, and stressed that the Burmese had an opportunity if they were willing to move, but that the window wouldn\'t stay open forever. It was a substantive meeting. I don\'t think we could have been clearer about our position. As expected, burmese weren\'t in a position to make any commitments, but said they\'d take it back to the senior leadership. They focused on the ethnic insurgencies as a source of instability. Tone was good, and I think Kurt did a very good job laying out our points -- clear, firm, diplomatic. Scot','Quick Burma ReadoutFyi We spent two hours with the Burmese this afternoon. Kurt laid out our position, and stressed that the Burmese had an opportunity if they were willing to move, but that the window wouldn\'t stay open forever. It was a substantive meeting. I don\'t think we could have been clearer about our position. As expected, burmese weren\'t in a position to make any commitments, but said they\'d take it back to the senior leadership. They focused on the ethnic insurgencies as a source of instability. Tone was good, and I think Kurt did a very good job laying out our points -- clear, firm, diplomatic. Scot'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Mythology_of_Stargate',1,1,'1551 - C05761352.txt','Only Palau & Israel vote w/US in UNAs I have said repeatedly, I do not want to see Palau shortchanged. I do not know whether this assessment is accurate, so can I pls get an update and recommendation about to take care of this? Wed., Palau was one of only two UN General Assembly members to vote with the US against a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo of Cuba (Israel was the other). Even the two other states in free association with the US. did not support the US position. Important officials in Palau wanted to abstain because of the drastic cut in U.S. assistance that Alcy Frelick has insisted on but Pres. Toribiong decided to stick with the US. The proposal to cut the small amount of assistance that Palau is receiving is ironic in light of the substantial increase in assistance pledged to the two other freely associated states just a few years ago. It is also misinformed and misguided. Jeff Palau defies world opinion in Cuba vote <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdesktop &ct=ga&cd=i8z1qUu1xHM&usg=AFQjCNG4DPscjT80Ygf4nMu_qIYFIJrn4A> Radio Australia News Palau has joined the United States and Israel in voting against a United Nations resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba.... See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdes ktop&h1=en> http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm?desktop','Only Palau & Israel vote w/US in UNAs I have said repeatedly, I do not want to see Palau shortchanged. I do not know whether this assessment is accurate, so can I pls get an update and recommendation about to take care of this? Wed., Palau was one of only two UN General Assembly members to vote with the US against a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo of Cuba (Israel was the other). Even the two other states in free association with the US. did not support the US position. Important officials in Palau wanted to abstain because of the drastic cut in U.S. assistance that Alcy Frelick has insisted on but Pres. Toribiong decided to stick with the US. The proposal to cut the small amount of assistance that Palau is receiving is ironic in light of the substantial increase in assistance pledged to the two other freely associated states just a few years ago. It is also misinformed and misguided. Jeff Palau defies world opinion in Cuba vote <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdesktop &ct=ga&cd=i8z1qUu1xHM&usg=AFQjCNG4DPscjT80Ygf4nMu_qIYFIJrn4A> Radio Australia News Palau has joined the United States and Israel in voting against a United Nations resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba.... See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdes ktop&h1=en> http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm?desktop'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'My_two_cents',1,1,'1080 - C05760321.txt','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall, he was expected to say that Reagan\'s constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, \"The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall,\" he was expected to say that Reagan\'s \"constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom\" undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Mỹ_Văn',3,1,'3332 - C05765859.txt','Re:Yes no problem to take the van III meet you at la guardia Can I pls have the service drive me in my van to the airport? Is that possible? Mitchell calling one more time now.','Re:Yes no problem to take the van III meet you at la guardia Can I pls have the service drive me in my van to the airport? Is that possible? Mitchell calling one more time now.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Mỹ_Văn',3,1,'3339 - C05765866.txt','Re:I have to call DiFi about dinner. Any ideas?t Yes no problem to take the van III meet you at la guardia Can I pls have .the service drive me in my van to the airport? Is that possible? Mitchell calling one more time now.','Re:I have to call DiFi about dinner. Any ideas?t Yes no problem to take the van III meet you at la guardia Can I pls have .the service drive me in my van to the airport? Is that possible? Mitchell calling one more time now.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Mỹ_Văn',3,1,'3340 - C05765867.txt','Re:she likes. I have to call DiFi about dinner. Any ideas?t Yes no problem to take the van III meet you at la guardia Can I pis have the service drive me in my van to the airport? Is that possible? Mitchell calling one more time now.','Re:she likes. I have to call DiFi about dinner. Any ideas?t Yes no problem to take the van III meet you at la guardia Can I pis have the service drive me in my van to the airport? Is that possible? Mitchell calling one more time now.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'N7_road_(Ireland)',1,1,'1621 - C05761477.txt','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSFYI Just saw Newsweek piece and went over site with Nora --- Nora can show to you. It\'s a leap for Newsweek to say that the State Dept DipNote Twittering = Secretary Clinton Twittering. I did a scan (and will do a longer one) but there appears to be no first person Twittering in Secretary\'s Clinton\'s name. I\'ll send you the newsweek piece Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog htto://twitter.com/dipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. Alec But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? n7','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSFYI Just saw Newsweek piece and went over site with Nora --- Nora can show to you. It\'s a leap for Newsweek to say that the State Dept DipNote Twittering = Secretary Clinton Twittering. I did a scan (and will do a longer one) but there appears to be no first person Twittering in Secretary\'s Clinton\'s name. I\'ll send you the newsweek piece Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog htto://twitter.com/dipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. Alec But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? n7'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Nabih_Berri',1,1,'3208 - C05765599.txt','Lebanon has a cabinetHariri just announced the formation of a cabinet. It\'s divided 15-10-5 (15 ministers with March 14, 10 ministers with March 8, 5 ministers with President Sleiman). The ones of most concern to us -- Defense (our help to LAF), Interior (help to police plus municipal elections), Justice (Hariri Tribunal), Finance (can veto anything because of financial implications) are all either with March 14 or Presidency. That\'s good. Foreign . Affairs is with a new guy from Nabih Berri\'s bloc. with Lebanon rotating onto the Security Council. 1.4(D) B1 Next step: Hariri and his cabinet have 30 days to come up with the ministerial declaration, basically a platform, that must be presented to the Parliament along with the cabinet slate for a vote of confidence. This, too, may be painful, as they debate how to describe the resistance in ways that don\'t cross either U.S. or Hizballah red lines. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 11/08/2024','Lebanon has a cabinetHariri just announced the formation of a cabinet. It\'s divided 15-10-5 (15 ministers with March 14, 10 ministers with March 8, 5 ministers with President Sleiman). The ones of most concern to us -- Defense (our help to LAF), Interior (help to police plus municipal elections), Justice (Hariri Tribunal), Finance (can veto anything because of financial implications) are all either with March 14 or Presidency. That\'s good. Foreign . Affairs is with a new guy from Nabih Berri\'s bloc. with Lebanon rotating onto the Security Council. 1.4(D) B1 Next step: Hariri and his cabinet have 30 days to come up with the ministerial declaration, basically a platform, that must be presented to the Parliament along with the cabinet slate for a vote of confidence. This, too, may be painful, as they debate how to describe \"the resistance\" in ways that don\'t cross either U.S. or Hizballah red lines. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 11/08/2024'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Nagorno-Karabakh',2,1,'2868 - C05764616.txt','Nalbandian statement/S CallsAre you willing to call nalbandian today? See phils note below and we also have a call sheet coming your way. Huma: will she be able to call Sargsian? Highly recommend given ongoing. Thanks. Nalbandian statement: The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants. Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent','Nalbandian statement/S CallsAre you willing to call nalbandian today? See phils note below and we also have a call sheet coming your way. Huma: will she be able to call Sargsian? Highly recommend given ongoing. Thanks. Nalbandian statement: \"The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants.\" Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: \"Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Nagorno-Karabakh',2,1,'3308 - C05765823.txt','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:','NK UpdateImportance: High Just following up on a few items. First, see below on Nagorno-Karabakh. Third, on QME, Gates and Barak are meeting the week of UNGA and we are holding until then if you are comfortable with that. Fourth, Declan Kelly is going to be in Belfast Monday and Tuesday with Lou Susman. I will be there Tuesday for all of the official meetings. Declan and I will stay Tuesday night after Lou leaves and have dinner with a broad cross-section of folks. Fifth, I\'m working with Holbrooke\'s and Lew\'s shops on the materials for Af/Pak, and we\'ll have a concept paper over the weekend on the UNGA curtain raiser. Sixth, Mike Fuchs and I met with Team WHA on Mexico, following up on Carlos\' memo. Mike is working with WHA to ensure that we create a productive agenda and outcomes for the Merida meeting you will participate in at UNGA. (SBU) Reports about an alleged lethal incident along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh remain unconfirmed. The potential implications on the peace process are not yet clear. At the moment, regional leaders are responding cautiously and the impact on other regional processes does not appear significant. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied any unusual activity along the line of contact; the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense told media that incidents are frequent along the line of contact. Embassy Yerevan reports that it is customary to deny reports of sniper incidents along the line of contact, but that an incident of this magnitude would be difficult to cover up. Embassy Baku notes that President Aliyev is in Kazakhstan and local authorities could be waiting for his return before deciding on how to proceed. Neither of our Embassies have been able to confirm local media reports. John L. Espinoza Deputy Director Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State 17?:'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Nairobi',5,1,'2550 - C05764001.txt','Kenyapvervee Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that life begins at conception. The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that if Kenya knows the world is watching they may be more careful in how they proceed. Of course we would be happy to help you in any way if you decide you want to do something on this while you are there. There is also a Congressional delegation going to Kenya the week of August 8th and we are working on them to have a side meeting on this issue as well. As always, thank you so much for all you do. We are all so grateful that you are there! All best, Laurie Laurie Rubiner','Kenyapvervee Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that \"life begins at conception\". The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that if Kenya knows the world is watching they may be more careful in how they proceed. Of course we would be happy to help you in any way if you decide you want to do something on this while you are there. There is also a Congressional delegation going to Kenya the week of August 8th and we are working on them to have a side meeting on this issue as well. As always, thank you so much for all you do. We are all so grateful that you are there! All best, Laurie Laurie Rubiner'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Nairobi',5,1,'2554 - C05764008.txt','KenyaLaurie ? She isn\'t doing any specific health or womens events in Kenya but I\'ve also shared your email with policy team at state and embassy staff in Nairobi helping to plan the trip to see if there is any way to address this. pverveer Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that life begins at conception. The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that 348','KenyaLaurie ? She isn\'t doing any specific health or womens events in Kenya but I\'ve also shared your email with policy team at state and embassy staff in Nairobi helping to plan the trip to see if there is any way to address this. pverveer Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that \"life begins at conception\". The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that 348'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Nairobi',5,1,'3183 - C05765250.txt','NYT: UN Blames US For Critically Short Food Supplies In Somalia.Any movement on this issue? UN Blames US For Critically Short Food Supplies in Somalia. The New York Times (11/7, A4, Gettleman, 1.09M) reports that the UN on Friday called the food supply line to Somalia...broken, in part because the US delayed some 40 million pounds of food contributions in Kenyan warehouses out of fears that they would be diverted to the Shabab insurgents by Somali contractors. The US, however, played down the impact of the delays and said food would again be shipped when it was assured that the United Nations was doing more to police the aid deliveries. The UN said Friday that food rations would need to be cut and said the American government was insisting on guarantees that were unrealistic in Somalia. The Times adds that some Somalis whose entire communities are on the brink of famine...said that many children who had been surviving off the American donations were now dying from hunger. Full text: U.N. Says U.S. Delays Led to Aid Cuts in Somalia By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN Published: November 6, 2009 NAIROBI, Kenya ? United Nations officials said Friday that the supply of critical food aid to Somalia had been interrupted and that rations to starving people needed to be cut, partly because the American government had delayed food contributions out of fears that they would be diverted to terrorists. Last month, American officials said they had suspended millions of dollars of food aid because of concerns that Somali contractors working for the United Nations were','NYT: UN Blames US For Critically Short Food Supplies In Somalia.Any movement on this issue? UN Blames US For Critically Short Food Supplies in Somalia. The New York Times (11/7, A4, Gettleman, 1.09M) reports that the UN on Friday called \"the food supply line to Somalia...broken,\" in part because the US delayed some 40 million pounds of food contributions in Kenyan warehouses \"out of fears that they would be diverted\" to the Shabab insurgents by Somali contractors. The US, however, \"played down the impact of the delays\" and said food would again be shipped when it was \"assured that the United Nations was doing more to police the aid deliveries.\" The UN said Friday that food rations would need to be cut and \"said the American government was insisting on guarantees that were unrealistic in Somalia.\" The Times adds that some Somalis whose \"entire communities are on the brink of famine...said that many children who had been surviving off the American donations were now dying from hunger.\" Full text: U.N. Says U.S. Delays Led to Aid Cuts in Somalia By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN Published: November 6, 2009 NAIROBI, Kenya ? United Nations officials said Friday that the supply of critical food aid to Somalia had been interrupted and that rations to starving people needed to be cut, partly because the American government had delayed food contributions out of fears that they would be diverted to terrorists. Last month, American officials said they had suspended millions of dollars of food aid because of concerns that Somali contractors working for the United Nations were'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Nairobi',5,1,'3360 - C05765895.txt','Somali Rebels trying to kill Asha HajiImportance: Low Huma: We are all horrified by this morning\'s suicide bombing and loss of life in Mogadishu. Tell Allida that I have just spoken to Amb. Michael Ranneburger in Nairobi. I asked Michael to contact Asha Haji as soon as possible to determine how we might be of assistance to her and her family. (Michael knows Asha and believes she may be in Nairobi, but will find out asap where she is. Asha\'s family, husband and children, are generally resident in Nairobi.) I\'ve asked Michael to secure Kenyan police protection for the family while they are in Kenya and to explore with Asha whether she is interested in looking for a way to come to the U.S. via some type of application for refugee status. Michael will ask our consular officers to explore the options available if Asha wants to consider them. I also alerted Michael to the fact that Asha\'s brother was seriously wounded in the bombing. I have asked that they get a full name as soon as possible and to see what we can do through the TFG, the UN and AMISOM to have him flown to Nairobi. Michael said that he and the embassy have already arranged for a private hospital in to treat the seriously injured who are being arriving by special flights in Nairobi. If we can identify Asha\'s brother, we will give him priority. Finally, Michael has spoken to Sheik Sharrif extended our condolences and encouraged his resolve. I will be speaking to Sheik Sharrif later today. Hope this update is useful. I will report more as I get. Johnnie Importance: High Johnnie - what kind of guidance can we give Allida who is a good friend of HRC and who has been also trying to help Asha Haji. I know hrc has been concerned about this.','Somali Rebels trying to kill Asha HajiImportance: Low Huma: We are all horrified by this morning\'s suicide bombing and loss of life in Mogadishu. Tell Allida that I have just spoken to Amb. Michael Ranneburger in Nairobi. I asked Michael to contact Asha Haji as soon as possible to determine how we might be of assistance to her and her family. (Michael knows Asha and believes she may be in Nairobi, but will find out asap where she is. Asha\'s family, husband and children, are generally resident in Nairobi.) I\'ve asked Michael to secure Kenyan police protection for the family while they are in Kenya and to explore with Asha whether she is interested in looking for a way to come to the U.S. via some type of application for refugee status. Michael will ask our consular officers to explore the options available if Asha wants to consider them. I also alerted Michael to the fact that Asha\'s brother was seriously wounded in the bombing. I have asked that they get a full name as soon as possible and to see what we can do through the TFG, the UN and AMISOM to have him flown to Nairobi. Michael said that he and the embassy have already arranged for a private hospital in to treat the seriously injured who are being arriving by special flights in Nairobi. If we can identify Asha\'s brother, we will give him priority. Finally, Michael has spoken to Sheik Sharrif extended our condolences and encouraged his resolve. I will be speaking to Sheik Sharrif later today. Hope this update is useful. I will report more as I get. Johnnie Importance: High Johnnie - what kind of guidance can we give Allida who is a good friend of HRC and who has been also trying to help Asha Haji. I know hrc has been concerned about this.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Nairobi',5,1,'3373 - C05765915.txt','Somali Rebels trying to kill Asha HajiMelanne and Huma: I want to bring you up to speed on our support to Asha Haji. Embassy Nairobi informed me earlier today that one of our political officers spoke to Asha this morning, offered her assistance, agreed to meet with her and stated we were prepared to request Kenyan police protection for her and her family. (Asha is currently in Nairobi with her family.) Ambassador Ranneberger has been working to secure hospital treatment for all of those being medevaced to Nairobi. The embassy will respond with as much assistance as it can to Asha\'s concerns. I\'ll pass you any additional information I receive on this issue. Regards, Johnnie Thanks, Johnnie. I was in meeting with S and Asha. Asha did say she was living with her family in Nairobi and she was terrified for their safety and her own. I\'m sure it will mean a great deal if embassy gets on touch with her to see what\'s\'s possible. Huma: We are all horrified by this morning\'s suicide bombing and loss of life in Mogadishu. Tell Allida that I have just spoken to Amb. Michael Ranneburger in Nairobi. I asked Michael to contact Asha Haji as soon as possible to determine how we might be of assistance to her and her family. (Michael knows Asha and believes she may be in Nairobi, but will find out asap where she is. Asha\'s family, husband and children, are generally resident in Nairobi,) I\'ve asked Michael to secure Kenyan police protection for the family while they are in Kenya and to explore Importance: High Johnnie - what kind of guidance can we give Allida who is a good friend of HRC and who has been also trying to help Asha Haji. I know hrc has been concerned about this. Huma, H met Asha at CGI and raised concerns about her security. She sent Asha to undersecretary Carson. They met for an hour. Note to US embassy in Nairobi was to be sent re Asha and her family\'s security. Embassy won\'t meet with her. Today\'s massacre killed her closest allies and blinded and critically wounded her brother. Asha is last moderate leader. She is speaking out. They want to kill her, Huma. Please tell Hillary. If you want I will email her. Asha\'s phone Dick Wilbur at US Mission to UN in Geneva tried to contact embassy in Nairobi by email. No response yet. Thanks, Allida Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry','Somali Rebels trying to kill Asha HajiMelanne and Huma: I want to bring you up to speed on our support to Asha Haji. Embassy Nairobi informed me earlier today that one of our political officers spoke to Asha this morning, offered her assistance, agreed to meet with her and stated we were prepared to request Kenyan police protection for her and her family. (Asha is currently in Nairobi with her family.) Ambassador Ranneberger has been working to secure hospital treatment for all of those being medevaced to Nairobi. The embassy will respond with as much assistance as it can to Asha\'s concerns. I\'ll pass you any additional information I receive on this issue. Regards, Johnnie Thanks, Johnnie. I was in meeting with S and Asha. Asha did say she was living with her family in Nairobi and she was terrified for their safety and her own. I\'m sure it will mean a great deal if embassy gets on touch with her to see what\'s\'s possible. Huma: We are all horrified by this morning\'s suicide bombing and loss of life in Mogadishu. Tell Allida that I have just spoken to Amb. Michael Ranneburger in Nairobi. I asked Michael to contact Asha Haji as soon as possible to determine how we might be of assistance to her and her family. (Michael knows Asha and believes she may be in Nairobi, but will find out asap where she is. Asha\'s family, husband and children, are generally resident in Nairobi,) I\'ve asked Michael to secure Kenyan police protection for the family while they are in Kenya and to explore Importance: High Johnnie - what kind of guidance can we give Allida who is a good friend of HRC and who has been also trying to help Asha Haji. I know hrc has been concerned about this. Huma, H met Asha at CGI and raised concerns about her security. She sent Asha to undersecretary Carson. They met for an hour. Note to US embassy in Nairobi was to be sent re Asha and her family\'s security. Embassy won\'t meet with her. Today\'s massacre killed her closest allies and blinded and critically wounded her brother. Asha is last moderate leader. She is speaking out. They want to kill her, Huma. Please tell Hillary. If you want I will email her. Asha\'s phone Dick Wilbur at US Mission to UN in Geneva tried to contact embassy in Nairobi by email. No response yet. Thanks, Allida Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Namibia',6,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Namibia',6,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Namibia',6,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Namibia',6,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Namibia',6,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Namibia',6,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Nancy_Pelosi',1,1,'1726 - C05761775.txt','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding] they just don\'t want to support it on this bill, Pelosi said Thursday, So we have to do that with all Democratic votes. She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a national security initiative because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists, she said. It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate. House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days, said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. \"I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding]; they just don\'t want to support it on this bill,\" Pelosi said Thursday, \"So we have to do that with all Democratic votes.\" She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a \"national security initiative\" because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. \"I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists,\" she said. \"It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate.\" House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. \"We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days,\" said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Nangarhar_Province',1,1,'1413 - C05761120.txt','Fyi before karzai callThis news just broke. Karzai call is at noon. Challenger withdraws from race to unseat Afghan president KABUL (Reuters) ? One of the top candidates expected to bid to unseat Afghan President Karzai withdrew abruptly from the election race, dealing a blow to opposition hopes of fielding a contender with a broad enough base to win. Gul Agha Sherzai, popular governor of Nangarhar Province and a former anti-Soviet guerrilla commander, had been in talks to head up a broad opposition ticket with two vice presidential candidates that would span ethnic lines. But he told a news conference that he had met Karzai and had been persuaded not to run.','Fyi before karzai callThis news just broke. Karzai call is at noon. Challenger withdraws from race to unseat Afghan president KABUL (Reuters) ? One of the top candidates expected to bid to unseat Afghan President Karzai withdrew abruptly from the election race, dealing a blow to opposition hopes of fielding a contender with a broad enough base to win. Gul Agha Sherzai, popular governor of Nangarhar Province and a former anti-Soviet guerrilla commander, had been in talks to head up a broad opposition ticket with two vice presidential candidates that would span ethnic lines. But he told a news conference that he had met Karzai and had been persuaded not to run.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Nantucket',3,1,'1029 - C05760244.txt','Les GelbPls see below and scheduling options requested. Is this a cover story? Does anyone know? By the way, this Sunday\'s story about Barbra was fabulous. H, I spent yesterday with Les Gelb on Nantucket. He had lots to say which might be of interest, but I thought the most important thing to tell you is to make sure you are aware of the Parade magazine piece he wants to do about you. He would like to do a day in your life, when you meet with members of Congress and international figures. He wants to show the impact you are having domestically and internationally. He said he would give you a veto over content and looked me in the eye and said, she will like it. Maybe you know this, but did not want it to fall between the cracks. Enjoy your vacation and love to all of you. Xoxo','Les GelbPls see below and scheduling options requested. Is this a cover story? Does anyone know? By the way, this Sunday\'s story about Barbra was fabulous. H, I spent yesterday with Les Gelb on Nantucket. He had lots to say which might be of interest, but I thought the most important thing to tell you is to make sure you are aware of the Parade magazine piece he wants to do about you. He would like to do a day in your life, when you meet with members of Congress and international figures. He wants to show the impact you are having domestically and internationally. He said he would give you a veto over content and looked me in the eye and said, \"she will like it\". Maybe you know this, but did not want it to fall between the cracks. Enjoy your vacation and love to all of you. Xoxo'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Nantucket',3,1,'1030 - C05760245.txt','Les GelbYes, we\'re trying to find a date that works for Les, but he is a little, shall we say picky. H, I spent yesterday with Les Gelb on Nantucket. He had lots to say which might be of interest, but I thought the most important thing to tell you is to make sure you are aware of the Parade magazine piece he wants to do about you. He would like to do a day in your life, when you meet with members of Congress and international figures. He wants to show the impact you are having domestically and internationally. He said he would give you a veto over content and looked me in the eye and said, she will like it. Maybe you know this, but did not want it to fall between the cracks. Enjoy your vacation and love to all of you. Xoxo','Les GelbYes, we\'re trying to find a date that works for Les, but he is a little, shall we say picky. H, I spent yesterday with Les Gelb on Nantucket. He had lots to say which might be of interest, but I thought the most important thing to tell you is to make sure you are aware of the Parade magazine piece he wants to do about you. He would like to do a day in your life, when you meet with members of Congress and international figures. He wants to show the impact you are having domestically and internationally. He said he would give you a veto over content and looked me in the eye and said, \"she will like it\". Maybe you know this, but did not want it to fall between the cracks. Enjoy your vacation and love to all of you. Xoxo'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Nantucket',3,1,'2822 - C05764537.txt','Les GelbYes, we\'re trying to find a date that works for Les, but he is a little, shall we say picky. H, I spent yesterday with Les Gelb on Nantucket. He had lots to say which might be of interest, but I thought the most important thing to tell you is to make sure you are aware of the Parade magazine piece he wants to do about you. He would like to do a day in your life, when you meet with members of Congress and international figures. He wants to show the impact you are having domestically and internationally. He said he would give you a veto over content and looked me in the eye and said, she will like it. Maybe you know this, but did not want it to fall between the cracks. Enjoy your vacation and love to all of you. Xoxo L','Les GelbYes, we\'re trying to find a date that works for Les, but he is a little, shall we say picky. H, I spent yesterday with Les Gelb on Nantucket. He had lots to say which might be of interest, but I thought the most important thing to tell you is to make sure you are aware of the Parade magazine piece he wants to do about you. He would like to do a day in your life, when you meet with members of Congress and international figures. He wants to show the impact you are having domestically and internationally. He said he would give you a veto over content and looked me in the eye and said, \"she will like it\". Maybe you know this, but did not want it to fall between the cracks. Enjoy your vacation and love to all of you. Xoxo L'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Nasser_Judeh',1,1,'2345 - C05763213.txt','Fw: B1Fyi - as we discussed To all -- the message below is from Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh. Maura Connelly and Ihad dinner with him last night, and by the headline put on Matthew Lee\'s AP piece on Judeh\'s visit. (The headline said that Judeh rejected U.S. approach to Middle East peace the story itself was fine.) Jeffrey Feltman Acting Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State','Fw: B1Fyi - as we discussed To all -- the message below is from Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh. Maura Connelly and Ihad dinner with him last night, and by the headline put on Matthew Lee\'s AP piece on Judeh\'s visit. (The headline said that Judeh rejected U.S. approach to Middle East peace; the story itself was fine.) Jeffrey Feltman Acting Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Nationalism',3,1,'2319 - C05763139.txt','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a campaign of persecution against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found a basis of evidence against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was no basis for the police recommendation and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a \"campaign of persecution\" against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found \"a basis of evidence\" against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was \"no basis for the police recommendation\" and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Nationalism',3,1,'3715 - C05766606.txt','NIHere\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.','NIHere\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Nationalism',3,1,'3721 - C05766619.txt','NIIt\'s 745 pm -- they\'re still talking. British think it\'s reasonably positive. Welcome news. Pis keep me updated w what you hear. Thx. Here\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.','NIIt\'s 745 pm -- they\'re still talking. British think it\'s reasonably positive. Welcome news. Pis keep me updated w what you hear. Thx. Here\'s the update, pieced together from various sources: Starting at around 3 pm Friday, Adams and McGuinness returned to Hillsborogh to meet with Robinson and Arlene Foster. The four talked privately for several hours and then asked for the draft papers to review. The discussion continued until around 1 am when the parties left Hillsborough. (Foster\'s presence is apparently very helpful. Her relationship with the SF leaders is much more positive and direct, treating them as equal colleagues.) Woodward and Irish FM Martin will meet with Adams and Robinson separately this afternoon to assess where the talks are. The talks last night/early morning ended more positively and if that is still the case there may be a decision to push on today to see if agreement can be reached. It is equally possible that the two ministers and DUP/SF will decide to wind up today and resume on Monday. Brown and Cowen have spoken this morning and will speak again late this afternoon. The issue is still parades. Robinson needs some certainity of change on parades. It is important for him politically within the DUP, but also externally since this has become a symbol of whether he has achieved something or compromised too much. Adams and SF have moved very far from their original positions on parades, adding that Robinson has also moved. The DUP linkage of the timeframes for devolution and parades is not Robinson\'s goal but DUP deputy party leader Nigal Dodds. Logistically, such a linkage would be impossible without delaying devolution given that the parades framework requires consultation, legislation, and implementation. The role of Justice Minister and his/her relationship to the Executive has been agreed. Other issues, such as Irish language act, N-S bodies, etc, while symbolic and emotive for SF and the nationalists community can be dealt with.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Nationalist_Congress_Party',1,1,'2684 - C05764258.txt','For Joe -- Juba Update Juba UpdateMessage from scott gration Huma, Special Envoy Gration is asking that this message be passed to the Secretary. Secretary Clinton, greetings from Juba, Southern Sudan, where we\'ve just held our latest round of trilateral talks between the Southern People\'s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and National Congress Party (NCP), facilitated by the United States. This update outlines the outcomes of our trilateral and bilateral discussions, and highlights of the some important issues that will influence our planning in the months ahead. In addition, I\'ll pass on some impressions from my visit to the Kenana Sugar Factory that illustrates why I believe we need smarter sanctions for Sudan. SPLM and NCP Agreement Yesterday I witnessed the initialing of a bilateral agreement between the SPLM and NCP, in which the parties laid out points of agreement on ten of the twelve major outstanding issues in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). Culminating three months of negotiations, this agreement documents a shared vision for implementing the Abyei arbitration decision, for moving forward on border demarcation, for completing legal reforms, and for resolving other key issues. If the parties match their words with actions, it will bring them closer to full CPA implementation and to peaceful coexistence. To ensure implementation, we have backed up the agreement with timelines and a stoplight chart that we will use to hold both parties accountable to their words. With this agreement, we can now turn our full attention to resolving the electoral census and the referenda for self-determination. We will resume our trilateral talks in Juba in early September. These two issues are the most controversial and potentially destabilizing challenges facing Sudan. It appears likely that we will ultimately have to raise these politically sensitive issues to the level of the Presidency (President Bashir, Vice President Kiir, and Vice President Taha) to reach final agreement. I will keep you posted on my discussions and the potential for meetings at the Presidency-level in Khartoum or Juba. Looming NCP-SPLM Dilemma 1^1A','For Joe -- Juba Update Juba UpdateMessage from scott gration Huma, Special Envoy Gration is asking that this message be passed to the Secretary. Secretary Clinton, greetings from Juba, Southern Sudan, where we\'ve just held our latest round of trilateral talks between the Southern People\'s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and National Congress Party (NCP), facilitated by the United States. This update outlines the outcomes of our trilateral and bilateral discussions, and highlights of the some important issues that will influence our planning in the months ahead. In addition, I\'ll pass on some impressions from my visit to the Kenana Sugar Factory that illustrates why I believe we need smarter sanctions for Sudan. SPLM and NCP Agreement Yesterday I witnessed the initialing of a bilateral agreement between the SPLM and NCP, in which the parties laid out points of agreement on ten of the twelve major outstanding issues in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). Culminating three months of negotiations, this agreement documents a shared vision for implementing the Abyei arbitration decision, for moving forward on border demarcation, for completing legal reforms, and for resolving other key issues. If the parties match their words with actions, it will bring them closer to full CPA implementation and to peaceful coexistence. To ensure implementation, we have backed up the agreement with timelines and a stoplight chart that we will use to hold both parties accountable to their words. With this agreement, we can now turn our full attention to resolving the electoral census and the referenda for self-determination. We will resume our trilateral talks in Juba in early September. These two issues are the most controversial and potentially destabilizing challenges facing Sudan. It appears likely that we will ultimately have to raise these politically sensitive issues to the level of the Presidency (President Bashir, Vice President Kiir, and Vice President Taha) to reach final agreement. I will keep you posted on my discussions and the potential for meetings at the Presidency-level in Khartoum or Juba. Looming NCP-SPLM Dilemma 1^1A'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'National_Archives_and_Records_Administration',1,1,'3306 - C05765817.txt','Taylor Branch Book Party InvitationAttachments: Clinton Tapes jacket.jpg fyi Dorothy McGhee, Pattie & Charlie Firestone Invite you to celebrate the publication of The Clinton Tapes: Wrestling History with the President by TAYLOR BRANCH Sunda , October 25 2009, 5-8 pm (Just two ? oc o W) Taylor will give a short talk at 6:00 pm. Bring your copy of the book, or buy one at the event. Enjoy ample food and drink in honor of Taylor & Christy. Pattie Dorothy: Other Upcoming DC Events... Oct. 1Borders on K Street, 6:30 onward Oct. 7 National Archives, 7pm onward Oct. 26 Politics & Prose, 7pm onward 1.74','Taylor Branch Book Party InvitationAttachments: Clinton Tapes jacket.jpg fyi Dorothy McGhee, Pattie & Charlie Firestone Invite you to celebrate the publication of The Clinton Tapes: Wrestling History with the President by TAYLOR BRANCH Sunda , October 25 2009, 5-8 pm (Just two ? oc o W) Taylor will give a short talk at 6:00 pm. Bring your copy of the book, or buy one at the event. Enjoy ample food and drink in honor of Taylor & Christy. Pattie Dorothy: Other Upcoming DC Events... Oct. 1Borders on K Street, 6:30 onward Oct. 7 National Archives, 7pm onward Oct. 26 Politics & Prose, 7pm onward 1.74'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'National_Association_for_the_Advancement_of_Colored_People',2,1,'1360 - C05760796.txt','Great Wpost articleAs is often the case, I have to read in the paper what David is up to rather than learn it at home. . . but perhaps I wouldn\'t have it any other way. cdm brifibinoton Post NEWSI POLITICSI OPINIONSI BUSINESSI LOCAL SPORTSI ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBSI CARSI REAL ESTATE \'SHOPPING School of Second, Chances The teachers at Oak Hill Academy approach their jobs with the faith that even the most hardened juvenile delinquents can achieve -- and the knowledge that many still won\'t By Karen Houppert Sunday, April 12, 2009 W18 The six teenage boys, incarcerated at the District\'s Oak Hill juvenile detention facility in Laurel file into their classroom after lunch one late January afternoon. They are surprised to see strangers -- five women and two men -- sitting in the chairs that the boys typically occupy. The students find some empty seats and shrug out of their matching brown coats and mismatched scarves. They are curious about the visitors in a lean-back, fold-your-arms, prove-it kind of way. I\'m James Forman, begins a 40-something man. I\'m a professor at Georgetown Law School and --  You related to the James Forman? interrupts 17-year-old Carleto Bailey. I\'m James Forman Jr. That your father? James Forman your dad? Carleto demands. Yes, I  Wasn\'t he some big civil rights guy? NAACP? Or SNCC? SNCC, Forman says, seemingly surprised that Carleto has heard of his father, who was executive secretary of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee for years in the 1960s before becoming active with the Black Panthers. B6','Great Wpost articleAs is often the case, I have to read in the paper what David is up to rather than learn it at home. . . but perhaps I wouldn\'t have it any other way. cdm brifibinoton Post NEWSI POLITICSI OPINIONSI BUSINESSI LOCAL SPORTSI ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBSI CARSI REAL ESTATE \'SHOPPING School of Second, Chances The teachers at Oak Hill Academy approach their jobs with the faith that even the most hardened juvenile delinquents can achieve -- and the knowledge that many still won\'t By Karen Houppert Sunday, April 12, 2009; W18 The six teenage boys, incarcerated at the District\'s Oak Hill juvenile detention facility in Laurel file into their classroom after lunch one late January afternoon. They are surprised to see strangers -- five women and two men -- sitting in the chairs that the boys typically occupy. The students find some empty seats and shrug out of their matching brown coats and mismatched scarves. They are curious about the visitors in a lean-back, fold-your-arms, prove-it kind of way. \"I\'m James Forman,\" begins a 40-something man. \"I\'m a professor at Georgetown Law School and -- \" \"You related to the James Forman?\" interrupts 17-year-old Carleto Bailey. \"I\'m James Forman Jr.\" \"That your father? James Forman your dad?\" Carleto demands. \"Yes, I \" \"Wasn\'t he some big civil rights guy? NAACP? Or SNCC?\" \"SNCC,\" Forman says, seemingly surprised that Carleto has heard of his father, who was executive secretary of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee for years in the 1960s before becoming active with the Black Panthers. B6'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'National_Association_for_the_Advancement_of_Colored_People',2,1,'1982 - C05762580.txt','NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H.Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H. By CAROL E. LEE Tensions between the White House and the NAACP over President Obama.s upcoming address at the groups 100th ... ....anniversary celebration were *not totally resolved after leaders of the influential civil rights organization met with two senior White House aides Thursday morning. *There.s some scheduling adjustments that have to be made,* Julian Bond told POLITICO as he left the West Wing. But he.s coming.. Bond and Hilary Shelton, the NAACP.s vice president for advocacy, said they met with White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and her chief of staff, Michael Strautmanis. Bond said the NAACP and the White House have agreed on a date ? July 16 but have yet to settle on a time when Obama will address the groups conference. At issue is the venue. Ideally Obama.s speech would be at a location that makes it easy for everyone to see him* Bond said. So far the White House has rejected some suggestions including Yankee Stadium ? citing security reasons, and there is a dispute over exactly what time he will speak. *It was a healthy, helpful conversation,. Shelton said of the meeting. Shelton and Bond said they did not see Obama while they were in the West Wing for roughly 45 minutes. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to address the NAACP.s conference on July 13, they said, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also trying to schedule in appearance. The conference is being held from July 11 to 16. Shelton noted that Obama has not missed an annual NAACP meeting since he was elected to the Senate in','NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H.Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H. By CAROL E. LEE Tensions between the White House and the NAACP over President Obama.s upcoming address at the groups 100th ... ....anniversary celebration were *not totally resolved after leaders of the influential civil rights organization met with two senior White House aides Thursday morning. *There.s some scheduling adjustments that have to be made,* Julian Bond told POLITICO as he left the West Wing. But he.s coming.. Bond and Hilary Shelton, the NAACP.s vice president for advocacy, said they met with White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and her chief of staff, Michael Strautmanis. Bond said the NAACP and the White House have agreed on a date ? July 16 but have yet to settle on a time when Obama will address the groups conference. At issue is the venue. Ideally Obama.s speech would be at a location that makes it easy for everyone to see him* Bond said. So far the White House has rejected some suggestions including Yankee Stadium ? citing security reasons, and there is a dispute over exactly what time he will speak. *It was a healthy, helpful conversation,. Shelton said of the meeting. Shelton and Bond said they did not see Obama while they were in the West Wing for roughly 45 minutes. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to address the NAACP.s conference on July 13, they said, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also trying to schedule in appearance. The conference is being held from July 11 to 16. Shelton noted that Obama has not missed an annual NAACP meeting since he was elected to the Senate in'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'National_Congress_of_Honduras',7,1,'1058 - C05760291.txt','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'National_Congress_of_Honduras',7,1,'1060 - C05760293.txt','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Same as Isabelle?just hands. III ask. What time? Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according \' to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Same as Isabelle?just hands. III ask. What time? Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according \' to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'National_Congress_of_Honduras',7,1,'2223 - C05762947.txt','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesUpdate from tom I am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? According to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesUpdate from tom I am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? According to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'National_Congress_of_Honduras',7,1,'2268 - C05763053.txt','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesI am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San ? Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? 96','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesI am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San ? Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? 96'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'National_Congress_of_Honduras',7,1,'2736 - C05764360.txt','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree. A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word coup by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a coup d\'etat as a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group. So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for \"the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree.\" A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word \"coup\" by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a \"coup d\'etat\" as \"a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics; especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group.\" So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'National_Congress_of_Honduras',7,1,'3176 - C05765224.txt','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'National_Congress_of_Honduras',7,1,'3187 - C05765283.txt','Honduran Congress will rule on Zelaya after voteTEGUCIGALPA (AP) -The leader of the Honduran Congress said lawmakers would not decide whether to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya until after the November 29 presidential elections. Congressional president Jose Alfredo Saavedra said lawmakers would vote December 2 on whether Zelaya should return to the presidency. The decision raises questions about whether the international community would recognize the outcome of the elections. Several countries have warned they would not recognize the vote unless Zelaya is restored beforehand. The United States has not ruled out restoring diplomatic ties with a newly elected Honduran government even if Zelaya remains out of power through the vote.','Honduran Congress will rule on Zelaya after voteTEGUCIGALPA (AP) -The leader of the Honduran Congress said lawmakers would not decide whether to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya until after the November 29 presidential elections. Congressional president Jose Alfredo Saavedra said lawmakers would vote December 2 on whether Zelaya should return to the presidency. The decision raises questions about whether the international community would recognize the outcome of the elections. Several countries have warned they would not recognize the vote unless Zelaya is restored beforehand. The United States has not ruled out restoring diplomatic ties with a newly elected Honduran government even if Zelaya remains out of power through the vote.'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'National_Directorate_of_Security',1,2,'3249 - C05765705.txt','U.S. national held over Afghan boy\'s shootingColleagues ? I have attached a Reuters report below about a U.S. national who has been arrested in Northern Afghanistan over a shooting incident. Ops spoke with Kabul ACS Chief Katie Nutt who said that this incident occurred on November 8. Kabul has kept CA/OCS in the loop about the case. The man, who works for a NGO, has not yet been charged and is being held at a NDS (National Directorate of Security) site in a private cell. He is being treated well and has hired an attorney from the Consular Section\'s list. The Consular Section has kept in touch with him, and the Swedish-led PRT in Mazar-i-Sharif has also been in contact. -PhiII Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer U.S. aid worker held over Afghan boy\'s shooting KABUL, Nov 11 (Reuters) - An American aid worker in northern Afghanistan is being held by Afghan authorities over the fatal shooting of an Afghan teenager at his home, a provincial police chief said on Wednesday. Mohammad Bilal Niram, chief of police in the northern Sar-i-pul province, said the aid worker had killed his landlord\'s 16-year-old son with three gunshots, possibly suspecting a burglary when the boy tried to enter his home. He is in Afghan government custody for investigation. He has not been charged, Niram said. The man worked for GP he said, referring to Global Partners, a UK-based aid group which says it has run programmes in Afghanistan since 1993. Staff at the organisation\'s London headquarters declined to comment on the incident. John Groch, a spokesman for the U.S. embassy, confirmed that an American had been arrested in Sar-i-pul but said he could give no further details pending the Afghan police investigation. (Reporting by Hamid Shalizi and Peter Graff, writing by Peter Graff, editing by Mark Trevelyan)','U.S. national held over Afghan boy\'s shootingColleagues ? I have attached a Reuters report below about a U.S. national who has been arrested in Northern Afghanistan over a shooting incident. Ops spoke with Kabul ACS Chief Katie Nutt who said that this incident occurred on November 8. Kabul has kept CA/OCS in the loop about the case. The man, who works for a NGO, has not yet been charged and is being held at a NDS (National Directorate of Security) site in a private cell. He is being treated well and has hired an attorney from the Consular Section\'s list. The Consular Section has kept in touch with him, and the Swedish-led PRT in Mazar-i-Sharif has also been in contact. -PhiII Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer U.S. aid worker held over Afghan boy\'s shooting KABUL, Nov 11 (Reuters) - An American aid worker in northern Afghanistan is being held by Afghan authorities over the fatal shooting of an Afghan teenager at his home, a provincial police chief said on Wednesday. Mohammad Bilal Niram, chief of police in the northern Sar-i-pul province, said the aid worker had killed his landlord\'s 16-year-old son with three gunshots, possibly suspecting a burglary when the boy tried to enter his home. \"He is in Afghan government custody for investigation. He has not been charged,\" Niram said. The man worked for GP he said, referring to Global Partners, a UK-based aid group which says it has run programmes in Afghanistan since 1993. Staff at the organisation\'s London headquarters declined to comment on the incident. John Groch, a spokesman for the U.S. embassy, confirmed that an American had been arrested in Sar-i-pul but said he could give no further details pending the Afghan police investigation. (Reporting by Hamid Shalizi and Peter Graff, writing by Peter Graff, editing by Mark Trevelyan)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'National_electoral_calendar_2016',1,1,'2576 - C05764059.txt','U.S. group tells Sudan to speed up vote preparationsKHARTOUM, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Sudan must swiftly approve a budget to pay for elections in April and speed up preparations if the vote is to go ahead on time, the U.S.-based Carter Center which will monitor the ballot said on Thursday. The votes for the presidency, parliament and other bodies is part of the democratic transformation promised in the 2005 peace deal that ended a north-south civil war that lasted two decades. They will be the first multi-party elections in over 20 years. The Center reported serious concerns about slippage in the overall electoral calendar, a report said, adding the organization was also worried about new laws and continued restrictions on civil liberties. (It is an) ambitious schedule but will only be viable if the government of national unity and the NEC (National Elections Commission) take immediate action to ensure that further delays are avoided, the report said. (VI','U.S. group tells Sudan to speed up vote preparationsKHARTOUM, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Sudan must swiftly approve a budget to pay for elections in April and speed up preparations if the vote is to go ahead on time, the U.S.-based Carter Center which will monitor the ballot said on Thursday. The votes for the presidency, parliament and other bodies is part of the democratic transformation promised in the 2005 peace deal that ended a north-south civil war that lasted two decades. They will be the first multi-party elections in over 20 years. \"The Center reported serious concerns about slippage in the overall electoral calendar,\" a report said, adding the organization was also worried about new laws and continued restrictions on civil liberties. \"(It is an) ambitious schedule but will only be viable if the government of national unity and the NEC (National Elections Commission) take immediate action to ensure that further delays are avoided,\" the report said. (VI'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'National_Geographic_(magazine)',4,1,'3655 - C05766486.txt','Parade\' ParadePhoto is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.','Parade\' ParadePhoto is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'National_Geographic_(magazine)',4,1,'3688 - C05766553.txt','ParadePhoto is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.','ParadePhoto is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'National_Geographic_(magazine)',4,1,'3693 - C05766560.txt','ParadePlus - I made a new friend in Les Gelb - we have connected on our love of cats (he has 3) I second Philippe\'s take, on all counts. Photo is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.','ParadePlus - I made a new friend in Les Gelb - we have connected on our love of cats (he has 3) I second Philippe\'s take, on all counts. Photo is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'National_Geographic_(magazine)',4,1,'3709 - C05766591.txt','ParadeLove it!! Photo is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.','ParadeLove it!! Photo is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'National_Italian_American_Foundation',1,1,'1449 - C05761178.txt','Support for Italian Restoration of Cultural MonumentsFYI Balderston, Kris M B6 Balderston, Kris M Balderston, Kris M Berlusconi had asked that each donor country adopt a damaged cultural heritage monument, but EUR seems to think that the Italians would welcome the U.S. initiative which might include help in repairing physical damage to the University itself but would concentrate primarily on development of human capital. One of Ambassador Bagley\'s suggestions was that we work with the Italian Ambassador here, who is well connected to the Prime Minister, to ensure a positive Italian response. Is this what the Italians want though? Cheryl, Ambassador Bagley and Kris joined representatives from EUR and ECA today to review where things stand with respect to launching a public/private partnership in response to PM Berlusconi\'s appeal to the President. EUR and ECA will be sending up today a follow-up action memo to the Secretary asking that she approve in principle a partnership in conjunction with the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) that would focus largely on raising money for academic exchanges for students from L\'Aquila University, the school of higher education most affected by the earthquake. This is not exactly the monument rebuilding that PM Berlusconi initially proposed, but it is something very much in keeping with our mission and of interest to NIAF. Ambassador Bagley and Kris had a number of suggestions that will help EUR and ECA as we move forward especially in selecting the right people to help with fund raising and making sure the Italian Government welcomes this initiative. Dan','Support for Italian Restoration of Cultural MonumentsFYI Balderston, Kris M B6 Balderston, Kris M Balderston, Kris M Berlusconi had asked that each donor country \"adopt\" a damaged cultural heritage monument, but EUR seems to think that the Italians would welcome the U.S. initiative which might include help in repairing physical damage to the University itself but would concentrate primarily on development of human capital. One of Ambassador Bagley\'s suggestions was that we work with the Italian Ambassador here, who is well connected to the Prime Minister, to ensure a positive Italian response. Is this what the Italians want though? Cheryl, Ambassador Bagley and Kris joined representatives from EUR and ECA today to review where things stand with respect to launching a public/private partnership in response to PM Berlusconi\'s appeal to the President. EUR and ECA will be sending up today a follow-up action memo to the Secretary asking that she approve in principle a partnership in conjunction with the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) that would focus largely on raising money for academic exchanges for students from L\'Aquila University, the school of higher education most affected by the earthquake. This is not exactly the monument rebuilding that PM Berlusconi initially proposed, but it is something very much in keeping with our mission and of interest to NIAF. Ambassador Bagley and Kris had a number of suggestions that will help EUR and ECA as we move forward especially in selecting the right people to help with fund raising and making sure the Italian Government welcomes this initiative. Dan'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'National_Jewish_Health',1,1,'1782 - C05761884.txt','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, trusted to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums, he says. So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me. For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. Take your time. And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum. When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. Friends of mine, people I knew, he says. They contributed because I asked them to. He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done. Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing. He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though only as a hobby. Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (She\'s beautiful, he beams). 31','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, \"trusted\" to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. \"I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums,\" he says. \"So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me.\" For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately; told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem; he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. \"Take your time.\" And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that \"what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum.\" When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. \"Friends of mine, people I knew,\" he says. \"They contributed because I asked them to.\" He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: \"I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done.\" Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. \"That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing.\" He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though \"only as a hobby.\" Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (\"She\'s beautiful,\" he beams). 31'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'National_Prayer_Breakfast',1,1,'2087 - C05762743.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US B6Let\'s discuss. I think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?, asked Jeff Sharlet. In his book, Sharlet specifically refers to politicians in Uganda proposing an anti-gay law that would criminalize homosexuality. The law, which could be passed within weeks despite international condemnation, includes possible punishment by death. Anti-gay laws were recently passed in Burundi, are being discussed in Rwanda, and could soon be expanded in Kenya and Tanzania. The American group Sharlet calls The Family is also known as The Fellowship. It organizes an annual National Prayer Breakfast with the U.S. president and foreign guests, but besides that activity shuns publicity and does not openly list its members. But Sharlet says more American reporters are looking into the group and its alleged ties to Africa. These include helping African politicians with money so they can push socially conservative agendas.','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US B6Let\'s discuss. I think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. \"It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?,\" asked Jeff Sharlet. In his book, Sharlet specifically refers to politicians in Uganda proposing an anti-gay law that would criminalize homosexuality. The law, which could be passed within weeks despite international condemnation, includes possible punishment by death. Anti-gay laws were recently passed in Burundi, are being discussed in Rwanda, and could soon be expanded in Kenya and Tanzania. The American group Sharlet calls The Family is also known as The Fellowship. It organizes an annual National Prayer Breakfast with the U.S. president and foreign guests, but besides that activity shuns publicity and does not openly list its members. But Sharlet says more American reporters are looking into the group and its alleged ties to Africa. These include helping African politicians with money so they can push socially conservative agendas.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'National_Salvation_Front_(Romania)',1,1,'2881 - C05764631.txt','SwaneeMelanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov What\'s her number so I can call? We were judging the candidates for the Swanee Hunt Award which goes annually to a FSO and a FSN judged superior for integrating women\'s issues into their work. T hey are nominated by ambassadors at posts or AS\'s here. ide a second monetary award so we I called her because we had a tie for the FSO\'s and I wanted t wouldn\'t have to divide the $5k. She agreed and then told me State will fly in the awardees and the Secry usually gives out the award. Swanee is hoping that she\'ll be able to come and be there for the brief ceremony. I thought you\'d want to know. 115','SwaneeMelanne S. Verveer Ambassador at Large for Global Women\'s Issues U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW, Room 6805 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (202) 647-7283 Fax: (202) 647-7288 VerveerMS@state.gov What\'s her number so I can call? We were judging the candidates for the Swanee Hunt Award which goes annually to a FSO and a FSN judged superior for integrating women\'s issues into their work. T hey are nominated by ambassadors at posts or AS\'s here. ide a second monetary award so we I called her because we had a tie for the FSO\'s and I wanted t wouldn\'t have to divide the $5k. She agreed and then told me State will fly in the awardees and the Secry usually gives out the award. Swanee is hoping that she\'ll be able to come and be there for the brief ceremony. I thought you\'d want to know. 115'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'National_security',1,1,'1726 - C05761775.txt','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding] they just don\'t want to support it on this bill, Pelosi said Thursday, So we have to do that with all Democratic votes. She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a national security initiative because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists, she said. It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate. House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days, said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. \"I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding]; they just don\'t want to support it on this bill,\" Pelosi said Thursday, \"So we have to do that with all Democratic votes.\" She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a \"national security initiative\" because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. \"I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists,\" she said. \"It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate.\" House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. \"We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days,\" said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'National_Security_Advisor_(United_States)',7,1,'13 - C05739567.txt','hey? for S\'s awareness ? we have proposed the calls to Libyan and Egyptian Presidents. Early AM B5 EDT. Samantha Vinograd Senior Advisor to the National Security Advisor B6','hey? for S\'s awareness ? we have proposed the calls to Libyan and Egyptian Presidents. Early AM B5 EDT. Samantha Vinograd Senior Advisor to the National Security Advisor B6'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'National_Security_Advisor_(United_States)',7,1,'1877 - C05762349.txt','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, The Settlements Myth, is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the road map for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements). Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the construction line of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain existing major Israeli population centers in the West Bank on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . . One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an agreed outcome of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the construction line, saying that within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria. However, there never were any agreed principles of settlement activities. Moreover, the effort to define the construction line was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, \"The Settlements Myth,\" is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the \"road map\" for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: \"GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements).\" Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley; President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon; and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the \"construction line\" of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain \"existing major Israeli population centers\" in the West Bank \"on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . .\" One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an \"agreed outcome\" of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the \"construction line,\" saying that \"within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria.\" However, there never were any \"agreed principles of settlement activities.\" Moreover, the effort to define the \"construction line\" was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'National_Security_Advisor_(United_States)',7,1,'2021 - C05762645.txt','Ghana, but not forgottenB6 Ghana, but not forgotten By: Josh Gerstein July 4, 2009 07:38 PM EST It might seem like a moment just too good for the White House to pass up ? America\'s first black president, on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa, looking out over a sea of jubilant faces, delivering a message of friendship and hope. Yet President Barack Obama, who would command a monumental audience nearly anywhere he spoke on the continent where he traces his ancestry, is not scheduled to deliver a speech to the general public when he visits Ghana next week. The White House said it preferred a smaller event at Ghana\'s parliament to herald the nation\'s democratic traditions. But some suspect the reason has its roots in an event that holds a storied place in White House lore ? President Bill Clinton\'s 1998 speech to a massive crowd in the sweltering heat of Accra, Ghana, where Obama will visit as well. For Clinton, the first stop on a 12-day, six-country African journey was a chance to bask in the adulation far from Washington, then consumed with the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Clinton now regularly pegs the size of the crowd that day at 1 million, though years ago he described it simply as more than 500,000. Whatever the number, the overheated, overcrowded, overwhelming event left some in Clinton\'s party worried that he\'d been shot, and a doctor concerned that he could contract HIV from frantic interaction with the crowd. And it took a threatening turn at the end, as a red-faced, shouting Clinton implored the crowd, Get back! Back off! as it threatened to crush a woman near the front of the stage. The crowd was so large that it began surging towards the stage. Suddenly, a woman in the front of the crowd began to get trampled, recalled Sandy Berger, Clinton\'s national security adviser at the time. Clinton jumped up and put his arm down over the side and grabbed her. The Secret Service thought he\'d been shot and freaked out. A7','Ghana, but not forgottenB6 Ghana, but not forgotten By: Josh Gerstein July 4, 2009 07:38 PM EST It might seem like a moment just too good for the White House to pass up ? America\'s first black president, on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa, looking out over a sea of jubilant faces, delivering a message of friendship and hope. Yet President Barack Obama, who would command a monumental audience nearly anywhere he spoke on the continent where he traces his ancestry, is not scheduled to deliver a speech to the general public when he visits Ghana next week. The White House said it preferred a smaller event at Ghana\'s parliament to herald the nation\'s democratic traditions. But some suspect the reason has its roots in an event that holds a storied place in White House lore ? President Bill Clinton\'s 1998 speech to a massive crowd in the sweltering heat of Accra, Ghana, where Obama will visit as well. For Clinton, the first stop on a 12-day, six-country African journey was a chance to bask in the adulation far from Washington, then consumed with the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Clinton now regularly pegs the size of the crowd that day at 1 million, though years ago he described it simply as more than 500,000. Whatever the number, the overheated, overcrowded, overwhelming event left some in Clinton\'s party worried that he\'d been shot, and a doctor concerned that he could contract HIV from frantic interaction with the crowd. And it took a threatening turn at the end, as a red-faced, shouting Clinton implored the crowd, \"Get back! Back off!\" as it threatened to crush a woman near the front of the stage. \"The crowd was so large that it began surging towards the stage. Suddenly, a woman in the front of the crowd began to get trampled,\" recalled Sandy Berger, Clinton\'s national security adviser at the time. \"Clinton jumped up and put his arm down over the side and grabbed her. The Secret Service thought he\'d been shot and freaked out.\" A7'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'National_Security_Advisor_(United_States)',7,1,'2062 - C05762707.txt','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and Longer Knives? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the whack-a-mole crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and \"Longer Knives\"? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the \"whack-a-mole\" crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'National_Security_Advisor_(United_States)',7,1,'2295 - C05763097.txt','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s smart power, according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy realists and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish realist foreign policy adviser Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian Joseph Nye, a major proponent of soft power, the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism Brent Scowcroft the realist national security adviser under George H.W. Bush Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s \"smart power,\" according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy \"realists\" and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state; George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state; Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish \"realist\" foreign policy adviser; Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian; Joseph Nye, a major proponent of \"soft power,\" the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion; Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism; Brent Scowcroft; the \"realist\" national security adviser under George H.W. Bush; Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state; John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress; and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'National_Security_Advisor_(United_States)',7,1,'2419 - C05763626.txt','CODEL McCain Press Statement in Tripoli statementScroll all the way down for statement Dan, FYI: Below are Senator McCain\'s remarks following his discussions with Col. Qadafi. Regards, Malcolm S. Greene Senior Watch Officer S/ES-Operations Center 202-647-1512 Colleagues, Below is Senator McCain\'s press statement following his meeting with Col. Qadafi on the Megrahi issue. Joan, thanks so much for the updates. My shift is over, please send any additional emails to SES-O in the GAL. Best regards Walter Per my email on the other system, this is the press statement that Senator McCain delivered in Tripoli today, Aug 14. Senator Lieberman\'s statement was a bit stronger. PAO Josh Baker will forward a summary of that statement, along with some suggested if-asked press guidance, to NEA/MAG and NEA/PPD. Behalf Of Chris Andino Baker, Joshua N We have had a brief but productive time here in Libya. Our visit here, inconceivable just a few years ago, is another indication of the remarkable transformation of relations between our two countries. During our visit, we met with the National Security Advisor, with Col. Qadafi, and with a number of advisors to the leader. We expressed our appreciation for Libya\'s decision to give up its weapons of mass destruction programs and become a partner in the fight against violent Islamic extremism, and discussed the ways in which relations between our countries can continue on a positive and productive path. In particular, we discussed the possibility of moving ahead with the provision of non-lethal defense equipment to the government of Libya. As we move ahead with the many ways in which the United States and Libya can work closely as partners, there remain areas where there remains real work to be done. The status of human rights and political reform in Libya will remain a chief element of concern. In addition, we understand that no final decision has been reached regarding the potential release from Scottish prison of Abdel Basset al Megrahi, the man convicted of involvement in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Nevertheless, we made clear in our meetings with Libyan officials that we are resolutely opposed to his release. We encouraged our Libyan interlocutors to handle this case ? which, after all, involves an individual convicted of killing American citizens ? in a fashion that will strengthen the growing ties of friendship between our two countries, rather than hinder its progress. We discussed these and other issues in a spirit of mutual respect and friendship. The ties between the United States and Libya have taken a remarkable and positive turn in recent years,','CODEL McCain Press Statement in Tripoli statementScroll all the way down for statement Dan, FYI: Below are Senator McCain\'s remarks following his discussions with Col. Qadafi. Regards, Malcolm S. Greene Senior Watch Officer S/ES-Operations Center 202-647-1512 Colleagues, Below is Senator McCain\'s press statement following his meeting with Col. Qadafi on the Megrahi issue. Joan, thanks so much for the updates. My shift is over, please send any additional emails to SES-O in the GAL. Best regards Walter Per my email on the other system, this is the press statement that Senator McCain delivered in Tripoli today, Aug 14. Senator Lieberman\'s statement was a bit stronger. PAO Josh Baker will forward a summary of that statement, along with some suggested if-asked press guidance, to NEA/MAG and NEA/PPD. Behalf Of Chris Andino Baker, Joshua N We have had a brief but productive time here in Libya. Our visit here, inconceivable just a few years ago, is another indication of the remarkable transformation of relations between our two countries. During our visit, we met with the National Security Advisor, with Col. Qadafi, and with a number of advisors to the leader. We expressed our appreciation for Libya\'s decision to give up its weapons of mass destruction programs and become a partner in the fight against violent Islamic extremism, and discussed the ways in which relations between our countries can continue on a positive and productive path. In particular, we discussed the possibility of moving ahead with the provision of non-lethal defense equipment to the government of Libya. As we move ahead with the many ways in which the United States and Libya can work closely as partners, there remain areas where there remains real work to be done. The status of human rights and political reform in Libya will remain a chief element of concern. In addition, we understand that no final decision has been reached regarding the potential release from Scottish prison of Abdel Basset al Megrahi, the man convicted of involvement in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Nevertheless, we made clear in our meetings with Libyan officials that we are resolutely opposed to his release. We encouraged our Libyan interlocutors to handle this case ? which, after all, involves an individual convicted of killing American citizens ? in a fashion that will strengthen the growing ties of friendship between our two countries, rather than hinder its progress. We discussed these and other issues in a spirit of mutual respect and friendship. The ties between the United States and Libya have taken a remarkable and positive turn in recent years,'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'National_Security_Advisor_(United_States)',7,1,'3302 - C05765810.txt','Washington Post Article on PakistanHuma ? The Secretary asked to see a copy of this article from yesterday\'s Washington Post. Would you pass it to her? Thanks. U.S. offers new role for Pakistan A BROADER PARTNERSHIP Importance of country to Afghan effort recognized By Karen DeYoung Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, November 30, 2009 President Obama has offered Pakistan an expanded strategic partnership, including additional military and economic cooperation, while warning with unusual bluntness that its use of insurgent groups to pursue policy goals cannot continue. The offer, including an effort to help reduce tensions between Pakistan and India, was contained in a two-page letter delivered to President Asif Ali Zardari this month by Obama national security adviser James L. Jones. It was accompanied by assurances from Jones that the United States will increase its military and civilian efforts in Afghanistan and that it plans no early withdrawal. Obama\'s speech Tuesday night at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., will address primarily the Afghanistan aspects of the strategy. But despite the public and political attention focused on the number of new troops, Pakistan has been the hot core of the months-long strategy review. The long-term consequences of failure there, the review concluded, far outweigh those in Afghanistan. We can\'t succeed without Pakistan, a senior administration official involved in the White House review said. You have to differentiate between public statements and reality. There is nobody who is under any illusions about this. This official and others, all of whom spoke about the closely held details of the new strategy on the condition of anonymity, emphasized that without changing the nature of U.S.-Pakistan relations in a new direction, you\'re not going to win in Afghanistan, as one put it. And if you don\'t win in Afghanistan, then Pakistan will automatically be imperiled, and that will make Afghanistan look like child\'s play.','Washington Post Article on PakistanHuma ? The Secretary asked to see a copy of this article from yesterday\'s Washington Post. Would you pass it to her? Thanks. U.S. offers new role for Pakistan A BROADER PARTNERSHIP Importance of country to Afghan effort recognized By Karen DeYoung Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, November 30, 2009 President Obama has offered Pakistan an expanded strategic partnership, including additional military and economic cooperation, while warning with unusual bluntness that its use of insurgent groups to pursue policy goals \"cannot continue.\" The offer, including an effort to help reduce tensions between Pakistan and India, was contained in a two-page letter delivered to President Asif Ali Zardari this month by Obama national security adviser James L. Jones. It was accompanied by assurances from Jones that the United States will increase its military and civilian efforts in Afghanistan and that it plans no early withdrawal. Obama\'s speech Tuesday night at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., will address primarily the Afghanistan aspects of the strategy. But despite the public and political attention focused on the number of new troops, Pakistan has been the hot core of the months-long strategy review. The long-term consequences of failure there, the review concluded, far outweigh those in Afghanistan. \"We can\'t succeed without Pakistan,\" a senior administration official involved in the White House review said. \"You have to differentiate between public statements and reality. There is nobody who is under any illusions about this.\" This official and others, all of whom spoke about the closely held details of the new strategy on the condition of anonymity, emphasized that without \"changing the nature of U.S.-Pakistan relations in a new direction, you\'re not going to win in Afghanistan,\" as one put it. \"And if you don\'t win in Afghanistan, then Pakistan will automatically be imperiled, and that will make Afghanistan look like child\'s play.\"'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'National_Security_Operations_Center',25,1,'1058 - C05760291.txt','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. 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Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according \' to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Same as Isabelle?just hands. III ask. What time? Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according \' to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'National_Security_Operations_Center',25,1,'1150 - C05760414.txt','Coordinated Baghdad Explosions Kill 90 (SBU)Have you left yet? (SBU) The death toll continues to rise in bombing\'s that injured 130 more, media report. Embassy Baghdad is unaware of any American citizens killed or injured in the four confirmed blasts, and affirms all Mission personnel are accounted for. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Coordinated Baghdad Explosions Kill 90 (SBU)Have you left yet? (SBU) The death toll continues to rise in bombing\'s that injured 130 more, media report. Embassy Baghdad is unaware of any American citizens killed or injured in the four confirmed blasts, and affirms all Mission personnel are accounted for. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'National_Security_Operations_Center',25,1,'1152 - C05760416.txt','Coordinated Baghdad Explosions Kill 90 (SBU)No--pis go today. I told her that! was sorry I couldn\'t be there but want you both to go ahead today and just call/email to tell me what\'s happening lam headed to airport but Have you left yet? (SBU) The death toll continues to rise in bombings that injured 130 more, media report. Embassy Baghdad is unaware of any American citizens killed or injured in the four confirmed blasts, and affirms all Mission personnel are accounted for. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Coordinated Baghdad Explosions Kill 90 (SBU)No--pis go today. I told her that! was sorry I couldn\'t be there but want you both to go ahead today and just call/email to tell me what\'s happening lam headed to airport but Have you left yet? (SBU) The death toll continues to rise in bombings that injured 130 more, media report. Embassy Baghdad is unaware of any American citizens killed or injured in the four confirmed blasts, and affirms all Mission personnel are accounted for. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'National_Security_Operations_Center',25,1,'1173 - C05760448.txt','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)(U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)(U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'National_Security_Operations_Center',25,1,'1174 - C05760450.txt','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)What is Ann Lewis\'s email? (U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: 5, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)What is Ann Lewis\'s email? (U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: 5, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'National_Security_Operations_Center',25,1,'1876 - C05762345.txt','Russia vetoes U.N. Observer Mission(SBU) Media report Russia vetoed the Western-backed resolution to extend the U.N. observer mission in Georgia. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, SIES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 111','Russia vetoes U.N. Observer Mission(SBU) Media report Russia vetoed the Western-backed resolution to extend the U.N. observer mission in Georgia. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, SIES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 111'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'National_Security_Operations_Center',25,1,'1915 - C05762440.txt','New York Times Journalist David Rohde Escapes from Taliban (SBU)(SBU) Embassy Kabul reports Mr. Rohde is at the Toschi Scout Base in North Waziristan, Pakistan. Post adds the Pakistani military will deploy three helicopters to retrieve Mr. Rohde, and his eventual destination will be Dubai via Islamabad. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 23','New York Times Journalist David Rohde Escapes from Taliban (SBU)(SBU) Embassy Kabul reports Mr. Rohde is at the Toschi Scout Base in North Waziristan, Pakistan. Post adds the Pakistani military will deploy three helicopters to retrieve Mr. Rohde, and his eventual destination will be Dubai via Islamabad. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 23'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'National_Security_Operations_Center',25,1,'1948 - C05762529.txt','DPRK launches two short-range missiles (U)(U) Yonhap news agency reports North Korea test-fired two short-range missiles. The Operations Center will provide additional updates as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 9','DPRK launches two short-range missiles (U)(U) Yonhap news agency reports North Korea test-fired two short-range missiles. The Operations Center will provide additional updates as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 9'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'National_Security_Operations_Center',25,1,'1955 - C05762542.txt','DPRK fires third short-range missile(U) Media report the DPRK fired a third short-range missile from Sinsang-ri, near the eastern port of Wonsan. The first two launches were reported to be KN-01 surface-ship missiles. There is no information regarding the type of the third missile. All three reportedly flew roughly 60 miles before detonating. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 12','DPRK fires third short-range missile(U) Media report the DPRK fired a third short-range missile from Sinsang-ri, near the eastern port of Wonsan. The first two launches were reported to be KN-01 surface-ship missiles. There is no information regarding the type of the third missile. All three reportedly flew roughly 60 miles before detonating. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 12'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'National_Security_Operations_Center',25,1,'1962 - C05762552.txt','DPRK launches fourth missile(U) ROK media, citing officials in Seoul, are reporting a fourth missile launch. No further details are available at this time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, II, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 17','DPRK launches fourth missile(U) ROK media, citing officials in Seoul, are reporting a fourth missile launch. No further details are available at this time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, II, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 17'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'National_Security_Operations_Center',25,1,'1976 - C05762572.txt','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown Prince(SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 29','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown Prince(SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 29'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'National_Security_Operations_Center',25,1,'1978 - C05762574.txt','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceIsn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it. I personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 30','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceIsn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it. I personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 30'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'National_Security_Operations_Center',25,1,'1979 - C05762575.txt','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceWell he\'s very young, only 15. Rumor is hes smart, quiet, bookish. Like his father. What is interesting is that the reason abdullah gave from removing his brother 5 years ago is that he thought the weight of being crown prince restricted his life, education and travel. I suspect the reason he\'s done this is so his son can be properly groomed from now to inherit the thrown. Life will change dramatically for him. What\'s Hussein like? Isn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it.1 personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, NS), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 32','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceWell he\'s very young, only 15. Rumor is hes smart, quiet, bookish. Like his father. What is interesting is that the reason abdullah gave from removing his brother 5 years ago is that he thought the weight of being crown prince restricted his life, education and travel. I suspect the reason he\'s done this is so his son can be properly groomed from now to inherit the thrown. Life will change dramatically for him. What\'s Hussein like? Isn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it.1 personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, NS), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 32'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'National_Security_Operations_Center',25,1,'1995 - C05762595.txt','IAEA Amano acclamation completed (SBU)Will reach out and see if he can do it at noon. (SBU) According to UN VIE, new IAEA Director General Amano\'s acclamation is completed. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. Al','IAEA Amano acclamation completed (SBU)Will reach out and see if he can do it at noon. (SBU) According to UN VIE, new IAEA Director General Amano\'s acclamation is completed. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. Al'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'National_Security_Operations_Center',25,1,'1997 - C05762599.txt','Honduras Supreme Court Rejects OAS(SBU) Media report the Honduras Supreme Court rejected an OAS ultimatum to reinstate President Zelaya. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 41','Honduras Supreme Court Rejects OAS(SBU) Media report the Honduras Supreme Court rejected an OAS ultimatum to reinstate President Zelaya. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 41'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'National_Security_Operations_Center',25,1,'1998 - C05762602.txt','North Korea Missiles were fired into Sea of Japan (SBU)(SBU) Further to the 2048 EDT Watch Alert, media report the two missiles were fired from a base near Wonsan into the Sea of Japan, and appear to be Scud missiles with an estimated range of 500 km (310 miles). Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 45','North Korea Missiles were fired into Sea of Japan (SBU)(SBU) Further to the 2048 EDT Watch Alert, media report the two missiles were fired from a base near Wonsan into the Sea of Japan, and appear to be Scud missiles with an estimated range of 500 km (310 miles). Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 45'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'National_Security_Operations_Center',25,1,'2007 - C05762618.txt','North Korea fires third missile (SBU)(SBU) Media report North Korea fired a third short-range missile off its east coast into the Sea of Japan. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 4','North Korea fires third missile (SBU)(SBU) Media report North Korea fired a third short-range missile off its east coast into the Sea of Japan. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 4;'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'National_Security_Operations_Center',25,1,'2048 - C05762690.txt','Cambodia Returns 20 Uighurs to ChinaFyi (SBU) The Cambodian Ministry of Interior confirmed 20 Uighurs departed on a charter flight to China at 0915 EST / 2115 local, according to Embassy Phnom Penh. The whereabouts of two other Uighurs who had previously fled are unknown. Post adds the two are carrying letters of protection from the UNHCR. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Cambodia Returns 20 Uighurs to ChinaFyi (SBU) The Cambodian Ministry of Interior confirmed 20 Uighurs departed on a charter flight to China at 0915 EST / 2115 local, according to Embassy Phnom Penh. The whereabouts of two other Uighurs who had previously fled are unknown. Post adds the two are carrying letters of protection from the UNHCR. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'National_Security_Operations_Center',25,1,'2070 - C05762720.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'National_Security_Operations_Center',25,1,'2072 - C05762722.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)I have to go back and there will be some meetings I will still have and I have a lot of work to drop off. I also am supposed to meet w the POTUS and go to the WH dinner, both of which I believe will happen. Do you still want to go back? Many building people will stay home. (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)I have to go back and there will be some meetings I will still have and I have a lot of work to drop off. I also am supposed to meet w the POTUS and go to the WH dinner, both of which I believe will happen. Do you still want to go back? Many building people will stay home. (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'National_Security_Operations_Center',25,1,'2073 - C05762723.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'National_Security_Operations_Center',25,1,'2074 - C05762724.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)Will the WH dinner still happen? Ok great I agree I have to go back and there will be some meetings I will still have and I have a lot of work to drop off. I also am supposed to meet w the POTUS and go to the WH dinner, both of which I believe will happen. Do you still want to go back? Many building people will stay home. (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, WES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)Will the WH dinner still happen? Ok great I agree I have to go back and there will be some meetings I will still have and I have a lot of work to drop off. I also am supposed to meet w the POTUS and go to the WH dinner, both of which I believe will happen. Do you still want to go back? Many building people will stay home. (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, WES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'National_Security_Operations_Center',25,1,'2077 - C05762728.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 M Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)Also I have meeting w POTUS and WH dinner and need to work w Jake on our year end summary report and much else. Will check with each What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 M Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)Also I have meeting w POTUS and WH dinner and need to work w Jake on our year end summary report and much else. Will check with each What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'National_Security_Operations_Center',25,1,'2665 - C05764216.txt','6.5 Earthquake strikes the Philippines (U)(U) (U) The earthquake struck the southern island of Mindanao at 0658 EDT, media report. Embassy Manila reports there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The Operations Center will provide additional details as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','6.5 Earthquake strikes the Philippines (U)(U) (U) The earthquake struck the southern island of Mindanao at 0658 EDT, media report. Embassy Manila reports there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The Operations Center will provide additional details as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'National_Statistics_Office_of_Georgia',1,1,'1248 - C05760568.txt','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an ask-the-secretary column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to text the secretary. (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals, said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an \"ask-the-secretary\" column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to \"text the secretary.\" (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) \"New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals,\" said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'National_Stock_Car_Racing_Association',1,1,'2859 - C05764604.txt','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogFYI ----Griginal Message-- Slaughter, Anne-Marie If u go to the actual website it has a great pie. Who says eAi good c.,, ,Acv changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm important shifts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphet.e. rhey j,.st creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. Tuk,cay, arzo:.Julz. \'State Hilary Clinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Gen., ral Asseinhly meeting next \'vcr.. S.ie focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a :- .1m,stio-i, she gave an anSwer that one top State Department official characterized as historic because it Oir tilt tr:it coll.uption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue. coniak?.,.rt i-esonates on several leVeli. On the one, perhaps ciosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the e, ep31 -t: icientffie,z, abuse of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go \'1.com aeirig centcai oi. allied e -ncorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Corrupzort ,s the file\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security thear:r the COACeril is iilegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons ofmass d,,st-ilrVon, terrorism or insurgencits, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, drug:,or num& -sat\'nciz:np? H.-1011 cion\'t it:lei-lay and battle corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as n \'de thus guar.nteeing ft never once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address it -- ran woise? to simply LEggFsv it is endemic the world over and simply a way business gets done among eift.s-sksz:iPci:.41,in F:nleq\'ing oir.:(1d. IS simply reckless. :,e . ? is V, eie.ment of top national security threats ... requires far more than ei\'n. ,?ts capabilities of NZ:10s like Transparency International. It is a job that on the iteligence \',..\'esources to identify and track targets and on the other demands the i?wC.IvtIre?q i t.e, :asiSe many of those who an:, the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top terry-1st or crimli.:3i syndicates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last elnablers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of r ? \' ?  ? Ind COMOrcy, remarks are important. But if she and the auinnscra,:ion .,,an sy.sternati,aini go after the Co( Nption that is linked to many if not most of our greatest','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogFYI ----Griginal Message-- Slaughter, Anne-Marie If u go to the actual website it has a great pie. Who says eAi good c.,, ,Acv changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm important shifts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphet.e. rhey j,.st creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. Tuk,;cay, arzo:.Julz. \'State Hilary Clinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Gen., ral Asseinhly meeting next \'vcr;.. S;.ie focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a :- .1m,stio;-i, she gave an anSwer that one top State Department official characterized as \"historic\" because it \"Oir tilt t;r:it coll.uption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue.\" coniak?.,.rt i-esonates on several leVeli. On the one, perhaps ciosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the e, ;ep31 -t: icientffie,z, abuse of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go \'1.com aeirig centcai oi. allied e -ncorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Corrupzort ,s the file\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security thear:r the COACeril is iilegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons ofmass d,,st-ilrVon, terrorism or insurgencits, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, drug:,or num& -sat\'nciz:np? H.-1011 cion\'t it:lei-lay and battle corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as n \'de; thus guar.;nteeing ft never once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address it -- ran woise? to simply ;;LEggFsv it is endemic the world over and simply a way business gets done among eift.s-s;ksz:iPci:.41,;in F:nleq\'ing oir.:(1d. IS simply reckless. :\",e; . ? is V, eie.ment of top national security threats ... requires far more than ei\'n. ,;?ts capabilities of NZ:10s like Transparency International. It is a job that on the i;;;teligence \',..\'esources to identify and track targets and on the other demands the i?wC.Ivt;Ire?q i; t.e, :asiSe many of those who an:, the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top terry-1st or crimli.:3i syndicates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last elnablers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of r ? \' ? ; ? Ind COMOrcy, remarks are important. But if she and the auin;nscra,:ion ;.,,an sy.sternati,;aini go after the Co( Nption that is linked to many if not most of our greatest'),(10.678278722133383,5.3391393610666915,2500,'National_Transitional_Council',12,2,'212 - C05739809.txt','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported loosely to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported \"loosely\" to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)'),(10.678278722133383,5.3391393610666915,2500,'National_Transitional_Council',12,2,'213 - C05739810.txt','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the'),(10.678278722133383,5.3391393610666915,2500,'National_Transitional_Council',12,2,'216 - C05739813.txt','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj'),(10.678278722133383,5.3391393610666915,2500,'National_Transitional_Council',12,2,'226 - C05739824.txt','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib'),(10.678278722133383,5.3391393610666915,2500,'National_Transitional_Council',12,2,'252 - C05739857.txt','H: V good Intel internal Libya. Sid H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From. Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Jalil spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime particularly the appointment of cabinet members arid senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC Staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against Muammar al Qaddafi began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other CONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC','H: V good Intel internal Libya. Sid H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From. Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Jalil spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members arid senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC Staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against Muammar al Qaddafi began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other CONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC'),(10.678278722133383,5.3391393610666915,2500,'National_Transitional_Council',12,2,'254 - C05739859.txt','Libya infoFYI B5 The Benghazi protestors appear to be a pastiche of different groups of disaffected people including war-wounded, martyrs\' families, transparency and accountability demendeurs, and those who believe the east is once again being neglected. So the source of this report attributing the whole thing to war-wounded does not jive, although they may have been the ones who carried out the violent acts. The Belhaj bogeyman is a bit overplayed-no doubt his military influence has waned but he does remain a player ?one of many ?looking to make political gain in this new environment The proposition that he is just lying in waiting to take advantage of the current stability to move in and establish an Islamic state appears a bit exaggerated. Minister of Labor Rajbani (who has his own axes to grind) said there is now a group of six ministers (I need to clarify whether this is with al-Keeb\'s knowelcige or not) who are serving as the cohones of the cabinet and taking decisions the others won\'t al-Keeb Is proceding cautiously (that is his strength and weakness) and that is the problem- this is really the time for a war-time cabinet not the cautious approach he appears to be taking does not suit this volatile time Let\'s see what the meeting today between the NTC and the government produces?the benghazi protests, the Bani Walid conflict and the various other incidents that have flared up in recent days point to the need for some real drastic movement in the DDR process and in the other issues that engender current dissatisfaction among the populace. I can really comment on the points regarding foreign contracts except to say it rings true given the current governments reluctance to make any significant decisions, especially regarding past or future issues of money. The Hefter piece also sounds a bridge too far given al-Keeb\'s disposition. But I do agree that it is not too late if this government can just organize itself and take some fundamental decisions to i mprove liquidity, get the real war-wounded good treatment and push the MOD and MOI to speed up the DDR process. Interested, as always, in your views. SOURCE. Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul ?late spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and','Libya infoFYI B5 The Benghazi protestors appear to be a pastiche of different groups of disaffected people including war-wounded, martyrs\' families, transparency and accountability demendeurs, and those who believe the east is once again being neglected. So the source of this report attributing the whole thing to war-wounded does not jive, although they may have been the ones who carried out the violent acts. The Belhaj bogeyman is a bit overplayed-no doubt his military influence has waned but he does remain a player ?one of many ?looking to make political gain in this new environment The proposition that he is just lying in waiting to take advantage of the current stability to move in and establish an Islamic state appears a bit exaggerated. Minister of Labor Rajbani (who has his own axes to grind) said there is now a group of six ministers (I need to clarify whether this is with al-Keeb\'s knowelcige or not) who are serving as the \"cohones\" of the cabinet and taking decisions the others won\'t al-Keeb Is proceding cautiously (that is his strength and weakness) and that is the problem- this is really the time for a \"war-time\" cabinet not the cautious approach he appears to be taking does not suit this volatile time Let\'s see what the meeting today between the NTC and the government produces?the benghazi protests, the Bani Walid conflict and the various other incidents that have flared up in recent days point to the need for some real drastic movement in the DDR process and in the other issues that engender current dissatisfaction among the populace. I can really comment on the points regarding foreign contracts except to say it rings true given the current governments reluctance to make any significant decisions, especially regarding past or future issues of money. The Hefter piece also sounds a bridge too far given al-Keeb\'s disposition. But I do agree that it is not too late if this government can just organize itself and take some fundamental decisions to i mprove liquidity, get the real war-wounded good treatment and push the MOD and MOI to speed up the DDR process. Interested, as always, in your views. SOURCE. Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul ?late spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and'),(10.678278722133383,5.3391393610666915,2500,'National_Transitional_Council',12,2,'262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.'),(10.678278722133383,5.3391393610666915,2500,'National_Transitional_Council',12,2,'263 - C05739869.txt','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.'),(16.017418083200074,5.3391393610666915,2500,'National_Transitional_Council',12,3,'266 - C05739874.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contactFYI Very interesting report. By chance, Imet with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abclel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Barge in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousarra al Juwali and Prime Minister Abdurrahirn el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement fl Eastern Libya.','Latest from HRC\'s contactFYI Very interesting report. By chance, Imet with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abclel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Barge in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousarra al Juwali and Prime Minister Abdurrahirn el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement fl Eastern Libya.'),(10.678278722133383,5.3391393610666915,2500,'National_Transitional_Council',12,2,'269 - C05739877.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:'),(10.678278722133383,5.3391393610666915,2500,'National_Transitional_Council',12,2,'274 - C05739883.txt','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government; however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya; if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting'),(10.678278722133383,5.3391393610666915,2500,'National_Transitional_Council',12,2,'275 - C05739884.txt','Libya intel from SJake - Thanks for this. Tracks with what we are hearing about elections and the weakness of the interim govt. Elections are going smoothly throughout most of Libya (Ajdabiya being the exception, where some ballots were sabotaged requiring voting in some centers to be postponed for a few hours). Factoring in time to tally votes and process appeals, the UN and the Libyan elections commission are anticipating announcing final results by late July. The expectation is that the TNC will remain in power until the new congress is seated. Sett McCain and I toured the new parliament this afternoon, where we encountered a TNC member, an engineer and a couple of UN experts reviewing progress on the interior decor of the main chamber. They are racing to get the chamber finished in time for the first session. The UN is offering technical assistance to the secretariat of the new congress, ranging from parliamentary procedure to legislative drafting. They\'re even helping to plot out the choreography of the first sessions. The atmosphere in Tripoli is very festive. The gov\'t declared today a holiday and people are driving around honking and waving flags and making peace sign gestures. We visited several polling stations where we found people patiently waiting in lines (gender segregated) lvlcCain was applauded and thanked for his support wherever we went. -- Chris Further info from friend of 5: SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel ialil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200 member General National Congress (6 NC) Jail) realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jaill expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed.','Libya intel from SJake - Thanks for this. Tracks with what we are hearing about elections and the weakness of the interim govt. Elections are going smoothly throughout most of Libya (Ajdabiya being the exception, where some ballots were sabotaged requiring voting in some centers to be postponed for a few hours). Factoring in time to tally votes and process appeals, the UN and the Libyan elections commission are anticipating announcing final results by late July. The expectation is that the TNC will remain in power until the new congress is seated. Sett McCain and I toured the new parliament this afternoon, where we encountered a TNC member, an engineer and a couple of UN experts reviewing progress on the interior decor of the main chamber. They are racing to get the chamber finished in time for the first session. The UN is offering technical assistance to the secretariat of the new congress, ranging from parliamentary procedure to legislative drafting. They\'re even helping to plot out the choreography of the first sessions. The atmosphere in Tripoli is very festive. The gov\'t declared today a holiday and people are driving around honking and waving flags and making peace sign gestures. We visited several polling stations where we found people patiently waiting in lines (gender segregated) lvlcCain was applauded and thanked for his support wherever we went. -- Chris Further info from friend of 5: SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel ialil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government; however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200 member General National Congress (6 NC) Jail) realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jaill expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'National_Unity_Cabinet',1,1,'2471 - C05763806.txt','Meeting with Honduran de factosTo All: We spent about 90 minutes with the four de facto representatives. I invited them to make their points first (they often complain that people don\'t listen to them). They focused on the abuses Zelaya committed before June 28, pointing out that the San Jose Accord, while\'key to a solution, would not restore the institutional damage done to Honduras. I said that clearly the San Jose Accords were necessary but not sufficient to clean up all the broken crockery in Honduras. But they ARE necessary ? and urgent. Only by implementing the agreement can Hondurans repair the other damage with the support of the international community ? which is essential for the country\'s success. I then reviewed all the carrots and sticks we discussed this morning. I cited the Secretary in underscoring urgency. Other countries join us, I emphasized, in seeing the mixed messages coming out of Tegucigalpa as a deliberate delaying tactic designed to move the country toward elections without Zelaya. The United States and others are losing patience with these tactics and want to see solid commitment to the Accord now. The de factos acknowledged that the world perceives them as delaying and that they need to move quickly. I said they should commit publicly to the San Jose Accord when the OAS FMs are in Honduras next week. They said that made sense. Then they brought up another issue. The San Jose Accord grants political amnesty but not amnesty for other crimes. They can arrest Z for corruption as soon as he returns to the country. I pushed back hard, saying no one ? Arias, the OAS, the United States ? understands the San Jose Accord as leading to Z\'s immediate arrest. The understanding is that he would resume limited functions with a national unity cabinet until he hands over power to an elected successor. To say they will arrest Z is to ensure that he does not return, and thus the collapse of the Arias plan. They seemed to back off slightly, but this remains a problem. We are working already with other FMs and with Arias to make sure the de factos know this is a non-starter. I plan to call the de facto delegation chief back Wednesday to cite my conversations tonight with others in the region and urge him again to talk to Arias directly about this. Meanwhile, we are pocketing their promise to agree asap to the San Jose Accord. 53','Meeting with Honduran de factosTo All: We spent about 90 minutes with the four de facto representatives. I invited them to make their points first (they often complain that people don\'t listen to them). They focused on the abuses Zelaya committed before June 28, pointing out that the San Jose Accord, while\'key to a solution, would not restore the institutional damage done to Honduras. I said that clearly the San Jose Accords were necessary but not sufficient to clean up all the broken crockery in Honduras. But they ARE necessary ? and urgent. Only by implementing the agreement can Hondurans repair the other damage with the support of the international community ? which is essential for the country\'s success. I then reviewed all the carrots and sticks we discussed this morning. I cited the Secretary in underscoring urgency. Other countries join us, I emphasized, in seeing the mixed messages coming out of Tegucigalpa as a deliberate delaying tactic designed to move the country toward elections without Zelaya. The United States and others are losing patience with these tactics and want to see solid commitment to the Accord now. The de factos acknowledged that the world perceives them as delaying and that they need to move quickly. I said they should commit publicly to the San Jose Accord when the OAS FMs are in Honduras next week. They said that made sense. Then they brought up another issue. The San Jose Accord grants political amnesty but not amnesty for other crimes. They can arrest Z for corruption as soon as he returns to the country. I pushed back hard, saying no one ? Arias, the OAS, the United States ? understands the San Jose Accord as leading to Z\'s immediate arrest. The understanding is that he would resume limited functions with a national unity cabinet until he hands over power to an elected successor. To say they will arrest Z is to ensure that he does not return, and thus the collapse of the Arias plan. They seemed to back off slightly, but this remains a problem. We are working already with other FMs and with Arias to make sure the de factos know this is a non-starter. I plan to call the de facto delegation chief back Wednesday to cite my conversations tonight with others in the region and urge him again to talk to Arias directly about this. Meanwhile, we are pocketing their promise to agree asap to the San Jose Accord. 53'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'National_unity_government',2,1,'2576 - C05764059.txt','U.S. group tells Sudan to speed up vote preparationsKHARTOUM, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Sudan must swiftly approve a budget to pay for elections in April and speed up preparations if the vote is to go ahead on time, the U.S.-based Carter Center which will monitor the ballot said on Thursday. The votes for the presidency, parliament and other bodies is part of the democratic transformation promised in the 2005 peace deal that ended a north-south civil war that lasted two decades. They will be the first multi-party elections in over 20 years. The Center reported serious concerns about slippage in the overall electoral calendar, a report said, adding the organization was also worried about new laws and continued restrictions on civil liberties. (It is an) ambitious schedule but will only be viable if the government of national unity and the NEC (National Elections Commission) take immediate action to ensure that further delays are avoided, the report said. (VI','U.S. group tells Sudan to speed up vote preparationsKHARTOUM, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Sudan must swiftly approve a budget to pay for elections in April and speed up preparations if the vote is to go ahead on time, the U.S.-based Carter Center which will monitor the ballot said on Thursday. The votes for the presidency, parliament and other bodies is part of the democratic transformation promised in the 2005 peace deal that ended a north-south civil war that lasted two decades. They will be the first multi-party elections in over 20 years. \"The Center reported serious concerns about slippage in the overall electoral calendar,\" a report said, adding the organization was also worried about new laws and continued restrictions on civil liberties. \"(It is an) ambitious schedule but will only be viable if the government of national unity and the NEC (National Elections Commission) take immediate action to ensure that further delays are avoided,\" the report said. (VI'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'National_unity_government',2,1,'3174 - C05765220.txt','(Reuters) Zelaya says pact to end Honduran crisis has failedI will forward Hugo\'s latest note. As Monty Python would say, It\'s not dead yet. Big fight over forming national unity government. Both sides taking maximalist positions, and our friends in the region are not helping. Rio Group statement emboldened Zelaya and caused the de factos to dig in. We might need S and Secretary Solis to call Zelaya and convince him to participate in forming the unity government. Update? TEGUCIGALPA - Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said an accord to end a political crisis has failed after de facto leader Roberto Micheletti announced he would form a new cabinet without Zelaya. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(Reuters) Zelaya says pact to end Honduran crisis has failedI will forward Hugo\'s latest note. As Monty Python would say, \"It\'s not dead yet.\" Big fight over forming national unity government. Both sides taking maximalist positions, and our friends in the region are not helping. Rio Group statement emboldened Zelaya and caused the de factos to dig in. We might need S and Secretary Solis to call Zelaya and convince him to participate in forming the unity government. Update? TEGUCIGALPA - Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said an accord to end a political crisis has failed after de facto leader Roberto Micheletti announced he would form a new cabinet without Zelaya. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'NATO',21,1,'100 - C05739676.txt','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s Apri123 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as good people, but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s Apri123 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as \"good people,\" but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'NATO',21,1,'102 - C05739678.txt','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s April 23 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as good people, but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s April 23 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as \"good people,\" but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'NATO',21,1,'1046 - C05760271.txt','ScheduleAlbright wants me to attend NATO seminar here in DC around Feb 20-22. I\'d like to do that if possible.','ScheduleAlbright wants me to attend NATO seminar here in DC around Feb 20-22. I\'d like to do that if possible.'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'NATO',21,1,'105 - C05739681.txt','Stevens updateSecurity: Today\'s focus is on the security situation in Benghazi. There is new local reporting that hotels are being targeted. The INC conducted a raid on a house/storage facility and found and arrested an Egyptian cell reportedly there for the purpose of attacking hotels. It is believed they were connected to the cell arrested last week, and that Interrogation of those arrested earlier led to this round of arrests. Ahmed Qadafadarn, cousin of Qadhafi who was envoy to Egypt (and was rumored to have defected), is purportedly the funder and organizer of this cell. CA updated its travel guidance to tell travelers to stay away from the Fadihi Hotel. Stevens will inform the INC this afternoon. [NOTE: for your reference, I appended the new WM at the end of this email.] Stevens will be meeting with MFA in one hour and will make a written request for better security at the hotel and for better security-related coordination. He still feels comfortable in the hotel. They are looking into the idea of moving into a villa, but that is some way off. Need to consider resource requirements (would need TDY\'er with authority to sign lease, hire local guards, etc.). Based on discussion with DS yesterday, the hotel remains the safest location. Stevens will continue to work to have the TNC post more people outside and beef up security presence. They have a good set back and are way off the ground. Flights: Stevens checked with head of the airport. There are no regular humanitarian or other flights, however, there are flights coming in and the airport could support an air bridge if any country wanted to sat one up. Stevens will see his European counterparts this afternoon and will ask how they are bringing in their people and whether we can be part of it. - Trip to Rome: Stevens doesn\'t know yet if Jai is going to Rome. As of now, he\'s inclined not to go but he might change his mind. If the Department thinks he ought to go, Stevens can pass that message. As it stands now Mahmoud Jabril and All Tarhouni will be going. Misrata: Stevens spoke with Brig. Gen. Hassi re Misrata. The general was pretty dear that the ostensible move by Qadhafi forces out of the area is a ruse. They are withdrawing troops so they won\'t be hit by NATO, but will send them back in in civilian clothing so they can continue killing that way. Hassi said the assertion Qadhafi would leave to the tribes to resolve was ridiculous because there are no armed tribes around.','Stevens updateSecurity: Today\'s focus is on the security situation in Benghazi. There is new local reporting that hotels are being targeted. The INC conducted a raid on a house/storage facility and found and arrested an Egyptian cell reportedly there for the purpose of attacking hotels. It is believed they were connected to the cell arrested last week, and that Interrogation of those arrested earlier led to this round of arrests. Ahmed Qadafadarn, cousin of Qadhafi who was envoy to Egypt (and was rumored to have defected), is purportedly the funder and organizer of this cell. CA updated its travel guidance to tell travelers to stay away from the Fadihi Hotel. Stevens will inform the INC this afternoon. [NOTE: for your reference, I appended the new WM at the end of this email.] Stevens will be meeting with MFA in one hour and will make a written request for better security at the hotel and for better security-related coordination. He still feels comfortable in the hotel. They are looking into the idea of moving into a villa, but that is some way off. Need to consider resource requirements (would need TDY\'er with authority to sign lease, hire local guards, etc.). Based on discussion with DS yesterday, the hotel remains the safest location. Stevens will continue to work to have the TNC post more people outside and beef up security presence. They have a good set back and are way off the ground. Flights: Stevens checked with head of the airport. There are no regular humanitarian or other flights, however, there are flights coming in and the airport could support an air bridge if any country wanted to sat one up. Stevens will see his European counterparts this afternoon and will ask how they are bringing in their people and whether we can be part of it. - Trip to Rome: Stevens doesn\'t know yet if Jai is going to Rome. As of now, he\'s inclined not to go but he might change his mind. If the Department thinks he ought to go, Stevens can pass that message. As it stands now Mahmoud Jabril and All Tarhouni will be going. Misrata: Stevens spoke with Brig. Gen. Hassi re Misrata. The general was pretty dear that the ostensible move by Qadhafi forces out of the area is a ruse. They are withdrawing troops so they won\'t be hit by NATO, but will send them back in in civilian clothing so they can continue killing that way. Hassi said the assertion Qadhafi would leave to the tribes to resolve was ridiculous because there are no armed tribes around.'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'NATO',21,1,'1412 - C05761118.txt','OSCECheryl Additional info Regards pat The OSCE\'s broad geographical coverage and the span of issues ranging from technical arms control treaties to foreign policy and human rights challenges in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia requires in-depth knowledge of all aspects of American foreign policy, plus an ability to respond to rapidly changing circumstances during open mutlilateral debates and in negotiations on international agreement and treaties. It also requires rapid intervention in emerging crisis situations, such as potential regional conflict flashpoints in the Caucasus, Central Asia or the Balkans. The PermRep to the OSCE is also responsible for overseeing OSCE operations in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia, while overseeing a staff of 30 professionals in Vienna and an additional 50 Americans seconded to OSCE Missions and field offices spread from Tirana to Tashkent. The briefing memo endorsed by Secretary Clinton on Revitalizing the OSCE noted the importance of assigning a strong Ambassador to this key position -- a need that is only heightened as it appears the Organization is about to embark on a multi-year major strategic review and negotiation of principles and mechanisms to underpin European security architecture. Thus, the Ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the OSCE will also have to be very sensitive to negotiations and trends elsewhere in Europe, including in a bilateral US- Russian track, in NATO, and in US-EU relations, as well as overseeing negotiations to revive conventional arms control in the European theater. In-depth knowledge of the former Soviet Union region and Russian language skills are a major plus for the Permanent Representative, as this is a primary forum for interaction with Russia and Central Asian countries on a daily basis. Strong public speaking skills are also a must, as the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE is expected to speak on the record in hundreds of public statements each year on issues of concern to two different regional bureaus (EUR and SCA) and four functional bureaus (VCI, DRL, EB, and RPM). Wayne, Can you get me the position description, please. Marcie Can someone get me soonest, today, a position description for the US Amb to OSCE . And a paragraph or two on Thanks pat','OSCECheryl Additional info Regards pat The OSCE\'s broad geographical coverage and the span of issues ranging from technical arms control treaties to foreign policy and human rights challenges in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia requires in-depth knowledge of all aspects of American foreign policy, plus an ability to respond to rapidly changing circumstances during open mutlilateral debates and in negotiations on international agreement and treaties. It also requires rapid intervention in emerging crisis situations, such as potential regional conflict flashpoints in the Caucasus, Central Asia or the Balkans. The PermRep to the OSCE is also responsible for overseeing OSCE operations in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia, while overseeing a staff of 30 professionals in Vienna and an additional 50 Americans seconded to OSCE Missions and field offices spread from Tirana to Tashkent. The briefing memo endorsed by Secretary Clinton on \"Revitalizing the OSCE\" noted the importance of assigning a strong Ambassador to this key position -- a need that is only heightened as it appears the Organization is about to embark on a multi-year major strategic review and negotiation of principles and mechanisms to underpin European security architecture. Thus, the Ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the OSCE will also have to be very sensitive to negotiations and trends elsewhere in Europe, including in a bilateral US- Russian track, in NATO, and in US-EU relations, as well as overseeing negotiations to revive conventional arms control in the European theater. In-depth knowledge of the former Soviet Union region and Russian language skills are a major plus for the Permanent Representative, as this is a primary forum for interaction with Russia and Central Asian countries on a daily basis. Strong public speaking skills are also a must, as the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE is expected to speak on the record in hundreds of public statements each year on issues of concern to two different regional bureaus (EUR and SCA) and four functional bureaus (VCI, DRL, EB, and RPM). Wayne, Can you get me the position description, please. Marcie Can someone get me soonest, today, a position description for the US Amb to OSCE . And a paragraph or two on Thanks pat'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'NATO',21,1,'1513 - C05761294.txt','China, Iran, MF? this week?Dear Secretary Clinton, Welcome back, and I hope that your proposals on universal NATO ROE\'s for piracy are moving ahead. I just wanted to let you know that I will be testfying at a hearing of the US-China Commission on Chinese foreign-directed information operations on 30 April, and also participating in a symposium at Harvard on Iran and Afghanistan later that day, so I will let you know if anything of interest comes out of those events. I remain intrigued by your suggestion that I speak with Michelle Flournoy. Should I reach out to her, or wait for her to be in touch? Many thanks, as ever. Yours, Jackie On 4/8/09, newmyer > Hi, Yes I am at wrote: en route to airport). Thank you! > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > Jackie--I am so sorry I didn\'t get back to you before now. May I call > Secretary Clinton, > I hope that all is well back in the States and just wanted to let you know > that I will be in Washington Wednesday. If you might have a minute to > spare to follow up on your last message in person or by phone this > week or over the weekend, I would very much appreciate the opportunity. > Congratulations on the Europe trip!','China, Iran, MF? this week?Dear Secretary Clinton, Welcome back, and I hope that your proposals on universal NATO ROE\'s for piracy are moving ahead. I just wanted to let you know that I will be testfying at a hearing of the US-China Commission on Chinese foreign-directed information operations on 30 April, and also participating in a symposium at Harvard on Iran and Afghanistan later that day, so I will let you know if anything of interest comes out of those events. I remain intrigued by your suggestion that I speak with Michelle Flournoy. Should I reach out to her, or wait for her to be in touch? Many thanks, as ever. Yours, Jackie On 4/8/09, newmyer > Hi, Yes; I am at wrote: en route to airport). Thank you! > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > Jackie--I am so sorry I didn\'t get back to you before now. May I call > Secretary Clinton, > I hope that all is well back in the States and just wanted to let you know > that I will be in Washington Wednesday. If you might have a minute to > spare to follow up on your last message in person or by phone this > week or over the weekend, I would very much appreciate the opportunity. > Congratulations on the Europe trip!'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'NATO',21,1,'153 - C05739739.txt','NATOI\'m heading back from meetings on women, peace and security at NATO. The chief implementer of WPS at DOD also traveled with me. It was extremely productive. SG Rasmussen chaired a meeting on 1325 today of all the NATO member and partner ambassadors incl DaIcier. The new NATO special rep for 1325 -- the position sponsored by Norway and approved at the Chicago summit ? gave her inaugural address, and my DOD colleague and I discussed the US efforts both generally and in Afghanistan. We were followed by extensive remarks from the NATO ambassadors, all of whom touched on the importance of women\'s role in security and NATO\'s mission, as well as applauded US leadership. Many mentioned you in their interventions! The ambs from Serbia, Azerbaijan and Georgia pointed to their own national action plans (their existence was a surprise to us), as well as the new structures they have put in place to implement them. The ambassador from Azerbaijan even said that he is hopeful women will contribute to ending their regional conflict (I will tell Morningstar). The new special rep - a seasoned diplomat who knows her way around NATO --- wanted me to ten you how much you have inspired her -- something I hear everywhere! I\'m confident our NATO visit also served to reinforce the importance of the NAP and the US role with our own people both at NATO and DOD. I was sorry to miss the discussion with ASSK but there are more events with her tomw. We are working hard on getting the engagement of Burmese women into the formal peace structures being put in place to end the ethnic conflicts. I also met with Vivian Redding at the EU who, despite her efforts, is unlikely to get a quota for women on public boards of directors adopted. She too expressed her admiration of you and your leadership. In addition to everything that\'s been said about Chris Stevens, he really understood the important role the women in Libya were playing in peace and security. Whenever I met with Libyan women at meetings in the region, they went out of their way to tell me how much he supported them and how much affection they had for him. Such an awful loss. You\'ve been magnificent throughout all this, despite how wrenching it\'s been.','NATOI\'m heading back from meetings on women, peace and security at NATO. The chief implementer of WPS at DOD also traveled with me. It was extremely productive. SG Rasmussen chaired a meeting on 1325 today of all the NATO member and partner ambassadors incl DaIcier. The new NATO special rep for 1325 -- the position sponsored by Norway and approved at the Chicago summit ? gave her inaugural address, and my DOD colleague and I discussed the US efforts both generally and in Afghanistan. We were followed by extensive remarks from the NATO ambassadors, all of whom touched on the importance of women\'s role in security and NATO\'s mission, as well as applauded US leadership. Many mentioned you in their interventions! The ambs from Serbia, Azerbaijan and Georgia pointed to their own national action plans (their existence was a surprise to us), as well as the new structures they have put in place to implement them. The ambassador from Azerbaijan even said that he is hopeful women will contribute to ending their regional conflict (I will tell Morningstar). The new special rep - a seasoned diplomat who knows her way around NATO --- wanted me to ten you how much you have inspired her -- something I hear everywhere! I\'m confident our NATO visit also served to reinforce the importance of the NAP and the US role with our own people both at NATO and DOD. I was sorry to miss the discussion with ASSK but there are more events with her tomw. We are working hard on getting the engagement of Burmese women into the formal peace structures being put in place to end the ethnic conflicts. I also met with Vivian Redding at the EU who, despite her efforts, is unlikely to get a quota for women on public boards of directors adopted. She too expressed her admiration of you and your leadership. In addition to everything that\'s been said about Chris Stevens, he really understood the important role the women in Libya were playing in peace and security. Whenever I met with Libyan women at meetings in the region, they went out of their way to tell me how much he supported them and how much affection they had for him. Such an awful loss. You\'ve been magnificent throughout all this, despite how wrenching it\'s been.'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'NATO',21,1,'162 - C05739752.txt','tick tock on libya tidc todc on libyaHere is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish, let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14 ? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with TNC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NA TO civilian protection mission.','tick tock on libya tidc todc on libyaHere is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish, let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14 ? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with TNC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NA TO civilian protection mission.'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'NATO',21,1,'165 - C05739755.txt','tick tock on libya FIN: tick tock on libyaPis print for me. Here is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish. let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March -- IIRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representatiye to Benghazi','tick tock on libya FIN: tick tock on libyaPis print for me. Here is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish. let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March -- IIRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representatiye to Benghazi'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'NATO',21,1,'1767 - C05761854.txt','mini schedule 5/27/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15am OFFICE TIME 10:10am Secretary\'s Office 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:25 am ARRIVE State Department 11:30 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm WORKING LUNCH FOR EGYPTIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ARMED 1:00 pm ALI ABOUL GHEIT James Monroe Room, 81Floor *Camera spray at top. 1:15 pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 1:45 pm w/PRESMENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PHONE CALL w/PRESIDENT SHEIKH SHARIF SHEIKH ARMED 2:00 pm TRANSITIONAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN SOMALIA Secy\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/ROXANA SABERI, AMERICAN JOURNALIST 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office *Camera Spray in outer office preceding. 2:45pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 3:15pm w/PRESIDENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/IVO DAALDER, U.S. AMBASSADOR TO NATO 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00pm MEETING w/SPECIAL ENVOY GEORGE MITCHELL 5:30pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY 8:30 pm PRESIDENT MAIIMOUD ABBAS James Monroe Room, 8d\' Floor *Official photo in outer office preceding. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 18','mini schedule 5/27/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15am OFFICE TIME 10:10am Secretary\'s Office 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:25 am ARRIVE State Department 11:30 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm WORKING LUNCH FOR EGYPTIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ARMED 1:00 pm ALI ABOUL GHEIT James Monroe Room, 81Floor *Camera spray at top. 1:15 pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 1:45 pm w/PRESMENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PHONE CALL w/PRESIDENT SHEIKH SHARIF SHEIKH ARMED 2:00 pm TRANSITIONAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN SOMALIA Secy\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/ROXANA SABERI, AMERICAN JOURNALIST 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office *Camera Spray in outer office preceding. 2:45pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 3:15pm w/PRESIDENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/IVO DAALDER, U.S. AMBASSADOR TO NATO 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00pm MEETING w/SPECIAL ENVOY GEORGE MITCHELL 5:30pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY 8:30 pm PRESIDENT MAIIMOUD ABBAS James Monroe Room, 8d\' Floor *Official photo in outer office preceding. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 18'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'NATO',21,1,'188 - C05739783.txt','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board Justice Minister said this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate. 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. Boots on the ground: they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is \"shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security; they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board; Justice Minister said \"this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate.\" 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. \"Boots on the ground\": they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'NATO',21,1,'2482 - C05763821.txt','3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote KABUL (AP) Police stormed a bank in Kabul on Wednesday and killed three insurgents who had taken it over, while a wave of attacks killed at least six election workers around the country on the eve of the presidential election, officials said. The three-man assault in Kabul came a day after two militant attacks in the capital, including rockets fired at the presidential palace. It also follows a suicide car bomb explosion in front of NATO\'s Kabul headquarters Saturday that killed seven, a drumbeat of attacks that would appear to signal the intent of Taliban insurgents and their militant allies to disrupt Thursday\'s vote. In a sign of how difficult election preparations have been, Afghanistan\'s chief electoral officer said that 20 percent of election materials hadn\'t yet been delivered to voting sites less than 24 hours before polls open at 7 a.m. Thursday (0230 GMT Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday). Daoud Ali Najafi said Afghan army helicopters would be used to,deliver the materials to insecure and hard-to-reach regions. Andrea &Wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote KABUL (AP) Police stormed a bank in Kabul on Wednesday and killed three insurgents who had taken it over, while a wave of attacks killed at least six election workers around the country on the eve of the presidential election, officials said. The three-man assault in Kabul came a day after two militant attacks in the capital, including rockets fired at the presidential palace. It also follows a suicide car bomb explosion in front of NATO\'s Kabul headquarters Saturday that killed seven, a drumbeat of attacks that would appear to signal the intent of Taliban insurgents and their militant allies to disrupt Thursday\'s vote. In a sign of how difficult election preparations have been, Afghanistan\'s chief electoral officer said that 20 percent of election materials hadn\'t yet been delivered to voting sites less than 24 hours before polls open at 7 a.m. Thursday (0230 GMT Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday). Daoud Ali Najafi said Afghan army helicopters would be used to,deliver the materials to insecure and hard-to-reach regions. Andrea &Wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'NATO',21,1,'2597 - C05764095.txt','Revised Op-EdAttachments: Missile Defense op-ed -- with DS edits.docx See below - are you fine with this revised draft? Rlask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Approach for Missile Defense By Hillary Onion Iran\'s development of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the Jnited States, but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will eventually enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. We deeply appreciate the willingness of the Czech and Polish Governments to host the original missile defense architecture on their soil, and the decision to deploy other systems to better meet this growing threat came as a result ofa long and careful review of our policies, capabilities, and requirements. This decision does not alter the unshakeable commitment of the United States to the security of these vital NATO allies. Rather, it reflects our determination to jointly meet the threats that endanger us all. The old focus on long-range missile defense systems left significant gaps in our ability to defend against shorter-range threats, exposing our allies and our forces stationed in Europe. Many experts have also expressed concerns about the testing record and effectiveness of the long-range interceptors that were to be deployed in Poland. Our ile\\p:/ approacri is different in a number of ways. First, we will use well-tested missile defense systems, such as the Standard Missile-3, against the current threats. And unlike the old fixed, silo-based interceptors, they will be mobile and able to shift as threats evolve. 50','Revised Op-EdAttachments: Missile Defense op-ed -- with DS edits.docx See below - are you fine with this revised draft? Rlask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Approach for Missile Defense By Hillary Onion Iran\'s development of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the Jnited States, but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will eventually enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. We deeply appreciate the willingness of the Czech and Polish Governments to host the original missile defense architecture on their soil, and the decision to deploy other systems to better meet this growing threat came as a result ofa long and careful review of our policies, capabilities, and requirements. This decision does not alter the unshakeable commitment of the United States to the security of these vital NATO allies. Rather, it reflects our determination to jointly meet the threats that endanger us all. The old focus on long-range missile defense systems left significant gaps in our ability to defend against shorter-range threats, exposing our allies and our forces stationed in Europe. Many experts have also expressed concerns about the testing record and effectiveness of the long-range interceptors that were to be deployed in Poland. Our ile\\p:/ approacri is different in a number of ways. First, we will use well-tested missile defense systems, such as the Standard Missile-3, against the current threats. And unlike the old fixed, silo-based interceptors, they will be mobile and able to shift as threats evolve. 50'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'NATO',21,1,'2601 - C05764100.txt','Revised Op-EdNo - it was collaborative effort -- he put in the edits but he didn\'t draft it. Ok. Did Cr !.ai rati.aft? PJ ask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Apprca,cn for Missile Defense By Hillary Ciinton Iran\'s development of :lion- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the .Jriited but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will everanallv enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. 57','Revised Op-EdNo - it was collaborative effort -- he put in the edits but he didn\'t draft it. Ok. Did Cr !.ai rati.aft? PJ ask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Apprca,cn for ;Missile Defense By Hillary Ciinton Iran\'s development of :lion- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the .Jriited but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will everanallv enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. 57'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'NATO',21,1,'268 - C05739876.txt','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and all necessary measures - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and \"all necessary measures\" - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'NATO',21,1,'2715 - C05764318.txt','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away. Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told \"none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away.\" Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'NATO',21,1,'3234 - C05765679.txt','NATO reportDear Hillary Thanks for your encouragement on NATO. I am honored that you asked me to work on this fascinating challenge. I leave for Slovenia tomorrow for the second seminar. I then go to Prague to celebrate the Velvet revolution. Will be in touch when I get back with another update for you to have before the ministerial and then can figure out when we meet All best Madeleine Sent using BlackBerry Dear Madeleine, Thank you for your letter report to me about the excellent work you are doing. All the outreach is reassuring the Central and Eastern members. We face some hard choices ahead and should plan to meet in December to review. I will be in Brussels for the NATO Ministerial the first week, so let\'s aim for a time after that. All the best, Hillary','NATO reportDear Hillary Thanks for your encouragement on NATO. I am honored that you asked me to work on this fascinating challenge. I leave for Slovenia tomorrow for the second seminar. I then go to Prague to celebrate the Velvet revolution. Will be in touch when I get back with another update for you to have before the ministerial and then can figure out when we meet All best Madeleine Sent using BlackBerry Dear Madeleine, Thank you for your letter report to me about the excellent work you are doing. All the outreach is reassuring the Central and Eastern members. We face some hard choices ahead and should plan to meet in December to review. I will be in Brussels for the NATO Ministerial the first week, so let\'s aim for a time after that. All the best, Hillary'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'NATO',21,1,'3313 - C05765829.txt','ScheduleAlbright wants me to attend NATO seminar here in DC around Feb 20-22. I\'d like to do that if possible.','ScheduleAlbright wants me to attend NATO seminar here in DC around Feb 20-22. I\'d like to do that if possible.'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'NATO',21,1,'3315 - C05765834.txt','Rasmussen press confHere is rasmussen statement at press conf today: On behalf of NATO, I warmly welcome President Obama\'s announcement on the new US approach and commitment to the mission in Afghanistan. President Obama\'s decision to substantially increase the numbers of US forces in the NATO- led operation is proof of his resolve the overall approach he laid out is a broader political strategy for success. The United States\' contribution to the NATO-led mission has always been substantial it is now even more important.But this is not a US mission alone: America\'s Allies in NATO have shared the risks, costs and burdens of this mission from the beginning. As the US increases its commitment, I am confident that the other Allies, as well as our Partners in the mission, will also make a substantial increase in their contribution. Taken together, the new force contributions from across the Alliance, as well as the new approach agreed by all the ISAF countries, will help create a new momentum in the mission in 2010.','Rasmussen press confHere is rasmussen statement at press conf today: On behalf of NATO, I warmly welcome President Obama\'s announcement on the new US approach and commitment to the mission in Afghanistan. President Obama\'s decision to substantially increase the numbers of US forces in the NATO- led operation is proof of his resolve; the overall approach he laid out is a broader political strategy for success. The United States\' contribution to the NATO-led mission has always been substantial; it is now even more important.But this is not a US mission alone: America\'s Allies in NATO have shared the risks, costs and burdens of this mission from the beginning. As the US increases its commitment, I am confident that the other Allies, as well as our Partners in the mission, will also make a substantial increase in their contribution. Taken together, the new force contributions from across the Alliance, as well as the new approach agreed by all the ISAF countries, will help create a new momentum in the mission in 2010.'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'NATO',21,1,'3575 - C05766279.txt','Mini Schedule 9/28/09 Monday8:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En mute Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:45 am ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 10:00 am MEETING w/AFGHAN FOREIGN MINISTER SPANTA Suite 34H 10:35 am PERSONAL/STAFF TIME 10:55 am Private Suite 11:00 am MEETING w/ARMENIAN FOREIGN MINISTER NALBANDIAN 11:30 am Suite 34H 11:35 am PERSONAL/STAFF TIME 11:55 am Suite 34H 12:00 pm MEETING w/TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER DAVUTOGLU 1:00 pm Suite 34H 1:00 pm 1:10 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 1:15 pin MEETING w/CAMBODIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER/ 1:45 pm FOREIGN MINISTER NAMHONG Suite 34H 1:45 pm 2:05 pin PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 2:10 pin DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route LaGuardia Airport 2:35 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 3:00 pin DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways #2179 *En route Washington Nat\'l Airport 4:15 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 4:25 pm DEPART Washington National Airport *En route State Department 4:40 pin ARRIVE State Department 4:45 pm OFFICE TIME 6:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ BOB GATES (T) 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:05 pm DINNER FOR INCOMING NATO SECRETARY GENERAL 8:30 pin RASMUSSEN Monroe Room, 8th Floor 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ? ###','Mini Schedule 9/28/09 Monday8:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En mute Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:45 am ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 10:00 am MEETING w/AFGHAN FOREIGN MINISTER SPANTA Suite 34H 10:35 am PERSONAL/STAFF TIME 10:55 am Private Suite 11:00 am MEETING w/ARMENIAN FOREIGN MINISTER NALBANDIAN 11:30 am Suite 34H 11:35 am PERSONAL/STAFF TIME 11:55 am Suite 34H 12:00 pm MEETING w/TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER DAVUTOGLU 1:00 pm Suite 34H 1:00 pm 1:10 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 1:15 pin MEETING w/CAMBODIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER/ 1:45 pm FOREIGN MINISTER NAMHONG Suite 34H 1:45 pm 2:05 pin PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 2:10 pin DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route LaGuardia Airport 2:35 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 3:00 pin DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways #2179 *En route Washington Nat\'l Airport 4:15 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 4:25 pm DEPART Washington National Airport *En route State Department 4:40 pin ARRIVE State Department 4:45 pm OFFICE TIME 6:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ BOB GATES (T) 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:05 pm DINNER FOR INCOMING NATO SECRETARY GENERAL 8:30 pin RASMUSSEN Monroe Room, 8th Floor 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ? ###'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'NATO',21,1,'3615 - C05766358.txt','Parisfyi Closed the loop with French. We will not do Afpak meeting on Nov. 8. Our agreed reason is that with elections now scheduled for Nov. 7, timing is not right. We can discuss Afpak with all the allies at the December 3 NATO ministerial. Separate issue is whether to stop in Paris Nov. 8 for quick bilat. I said we remained open to that but that might be better to just put it off until we can do a proper Paris visit. Kouchner is in Beirut for the weekend but will get back to us soonest.','Parisfyi Closed the loop with French. We will not do Afpak meeting on Nov. 8. Our agreed reason is that with elections now scheduled for Nov. 7, timing is not right. We can discuss Afpak with all the allies at the December 3 NATO ministerial. Separate issue is whether to stop in Paris Nov. 8 for quick bilat. I said we remained open to that but that might be better to just put it off until we can do a \"proper\" Paris visit. Kouchner is in Beirut for the weekend but will get back to us soonest.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Natural_and_legal_rights',3,1,'1178 - C05760464.txt','Honduras statementI would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team or000ses to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.','Honduras statementI would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team or000ses to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Natural_and_legal_rights',3,1,'3652 - C05766480.txt','Honduras statementThe team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.','Honduras statementThe team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Natural_and_legal_rights',3,1,'3654 - C05766484.txt','Honduras statementOf course! I would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for','Honduras statementOf course! I would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Natural_gas',2,1,'2539 - C05763982.txt','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633 77','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633 77'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Natural_gas',2,1,'2549 - C05764000.txt','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Natural_resource',2,1,'2362 - C05763323.txt','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities, the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68','Angola and Food security for S tripfyi See below - Angola has just pledged a major investment in food security financed by the Chinese. Matt Angola pledges $1.2 bin to farming, food security LUANDA (Reuters) - Angola will invest an estimated $1.2 billion in agricultural development over the next four years as part of a food security initiative, according to a government statement published on Thursday. The investment will be financed by a line of credit from the China Development Bank, private investment and other loans, said the statement in the state-owned newspaper Jornal de Angola. The plan is to take advantage of Angola\'s natural resources and bolster employment, the government said. Angola was once a major food exporter but a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 devastated the sector. \"The project also aims to guarantee food security, supply the internal market and take advantage of local, regional and international \'opportunities,\" the statement said. Angola, the world\'s fourth biggest coffee producer and a top exporter of sugarcane, bananas, sisal and cotton before the 1975-2002 civil war, now imports much of its food from abroad. This has helped push inflation in the capital Luanda to 13.95 percent year-on-year in June, frustrating government plans to reduce it to 12.5 percent by the end of the year. Luanda is also considered the world\'s most expensive city for foreigners, a study by London- based human resources consultants ECA recently showed. 68'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Natural_resource',2,1,'3241 - C05765688.txt','Letter from Senator BaucusAttachments: 2009 11 09 17 07 26.pdf H RC: Here is background on the letter from Baucus and the anticipated response prepared by H. Take a look and see if you want to go in a different direction. Including the background below so you have the context for the letter. Nora: I\'m responding on Tom\'s behalf. We\'ve drafted up a letter in response, and I believe it\'s with H right now. We\'ve had a near-constant dialogue with Baucus\' office on this, and I\'m afraid we haven\'t been able to, and aren\'t likely in the near future, to satisfy them. 1) Development and environmental protection on the Flathead River is a long-running source of tension between Montana and British Columbia. To protect the Flathead Basin, Sen. Baucus has long championed restrictions against development on both sides of the border. 2) Over the years, the USG has worked closely with the Canadian federal government to ensure several Canadian mining proposals were fully assessed for environmental impact. To date, the British Columbia provincial government has not approved any mining proposals in the Flathead Basin?and there are no additional proposals on the horizon. 3) The Senator would like to see B.C. and Canada move toward a more permanent way to protect the region, rather than having to battle each new mining proposal. For example, environmental NGOs advocate the Canadians establishing a national park or other development moratorium. 4) While we certainly agree with that approach in principal, the problem is that under Canada\'s system, provincial governments hold the authority over natural resource management. Therefore, even though the Canadian park service likewise would favor a national park in the northern Flathead Basin, nothing can happen without the agreement of the Province of British Columbia. 5) British Columbia has informed us that they see no need for broader, more permanent protections in the Flathead Basin, and believe their environmental assessment process gives adequate protection against development-related threats. 6) Because of the federal-provincial dynamic in Canada, the Canadian federal government can\'t really compel British Columbia to establish permanent protections in the Flathead Basin. 7) Glacier National Park and the Canadian Waterton Lakes National Park are U.N. World Heritage Sites. The U.N. World Heritage committee recently sent a mission to the Flathead basin, to assess potential threats to the two national parks. Their report is expected this month or next. The release of the report will provide us an opportunity to engage B.C. and Canada again on the future of the Flathead region. Hi Tom. I don\'t think you ever followed back up on this. Can you let me know how we can address his concerns? Thanks.','Letter from Senator BaucusAttachments: 2009 11 09 17 07 26.pdf H RC: Here is background on the letter from Baucus and the anticipated response prepared by H. Take a look and see if you want to go in a different direction. Including the background below so you have the context for the letter. Nora: I\'m responding on Tom\'s behalf. We\'ve drafted up a letter in response, and I believe it\'s with H right now. We\'ve had a near-constant dialogue with Baucus\' office on this, and I\'m afraid we haven\'t been able to, and aren\'t likely in the near future, to satisfy them. 1) Development and environmental protection on the Flathead River is a long-running source of tension between Montana and British Columbia. To protect the Flathead Basin, Sen. Baucus has long championed restrictions against development on both sides of the border. 2) Over the years, the USG has worked closely with the Canadian federal government to ensure several Canadian mining proposals were fully assessed for environmental impact. To date, the British Columbia provincial government has not approved any mining proposals in the Flathead Basin?and there are no additional proposals on the horizon. 3) The Senator would like to see B.C. and Canada move toward a more permanent way to protect the region, rather than having to battle each new mining proposal. For example, environmental NGOs advocate the Canadians establishing a national park or other development moratorium. 4) While we certainly agree with that approach in principal, the problem is that under Canada\'s system, provincial governments hold the authority over natural resource management. Therefore, even though the Canadian park service likewise would favor a national park in the northern Flathead Basin, nothing can happen without the agreement of the Province of British Columbia. 5) British Columbia has informed us that they see no need for broader, more permanent protections in the Flathead Basin, and believe their environmental assessment process gives adequate protection against development-related threats. 6) Because of the federal-provincial dynamic in Canada, the Canadian federal government can\'t really compel British Columbia to establish permanent protections in the Flathead Basin. 7) Glacier National Park and the Canadian Waterton Lakes National Park are U.N. World Heritage Sites. The U.N. World Heritage committee recently sent a mission to the Flathead basin, to assess potential threats to the two national parks. Their report is expected this month or next. The release of the report will provide us an opportunity to engage B.C. and Canada again on the future of the Flathead region. Hi Tom. I don\'t think you ever followed back up on this. Can you let me know how we can address his concerns? Thanks.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Natural_resource_management',1,1,'3241 - C05765688.txt','Letter from Senator BaucusAttachments: 2009 11 09 17 07 26.pdf H RC: Here is background on the letter from Baucus and the anticipated response prepared by H. Take a look and see if you want to go in a different direction. Including the background below so you have the context for the letter. Nora: I\'m responding on Tom\'s behalf. We\'ve drafted up a letter in response, and I believe it\'s with H right now. We\'ve had a near-constant dialogue with Baucus\' office on this, and I\'m afraid we haven\'t been able to, and aren\'t likely in the near future, to satisfy them. 1) Development and environmental protection on the Flathead River is a long-running source of tension between Montana and British Columbia. To protect the Flathead Basin, Sen. Baucus has long championed restrictions against development on both sides of the border. 2) Over the years, the USG has worked closely with the Canadian federal government to ensure several Canadian mining proposals were fully assessed for environmental impact. To date, the British Columbia provincial government has not approved any mining proposals in the Flathead Basin?and there are no additional proposals on the horizon. 3) The Senator would like to see B.C. and Canada move toward a more permanent way to protect the region, rather than having to battle each new mining proposal. For example, environmental NGOs advocate the Canadians establishing a national park or other development moratorium. 4) While we certainly agree with that approach in principal, the problem is that under Canada\'s system, provincial governments hold the authority over natural resource management. Therefore, even though the Canadian park service likewise would favor a national park in the northern Flathead Basin, nothing can happen without the agreement of the Province of British Columbia. 5) British Columbia has informed us that they see no need for broader, more permanent protections in the Flathead Basin, and believe their environmental assessment process gives adequate protection against development-related threats. 6) Because of the federal-provincial dynamic in Canada, the Canadian federal government can\'t really compel British Columbia to establish permanent protections in the Flathead Basin. 7) Glacier National Park and the Canadian Waterton Lakes National Park are U.N. World Heritage Sites. The U.N. World Heritage committee recently sent a mission to the Flathead basin, to assess potential threats to the two national parks. Their report is expected this month or next. The release of the report will provide us an opportunity to engage B.C. and Canada again on the future of the Flathead region. Hi Tom. I don\'t think you ever followed back up on this. Can you let me know how we can address his concerns? Thanks.','Letter from Senator BaucusAttachments: 2009 11 09 17 07 26.pdf H RC: Here is background on the letter from Baucus and the anticipated response prepared by H. Take a look and see if you want to go in a different direction. Including the background below so you have the context for the letter. Nora: I\'m responding on Tom\'s behalf. We\'ve drafted up a letter in response, and I believe it\'s with H right now. We\'ve had a near-constant dialogue with Baucus\' office on this, and I\'m afraid we haven\'t been able to, and aren\'t likely in the near future, to satisfy them. 1) Development and environmental protection on the Flathead River is a long-running source of tension between Montana and British Columbia. To protect the Flathead Basin, Sen. Baucus has long championed restrictions against development on both sides of the border. 2) Over the years, the USG has worked closely with the Canadian federal government to ensure several Canadian mining proposals were fully assessed for environmental impact. To date, the British Columbia provincial government has not approved any mining proposals in the Flathead Basin?and there are no additional proposals on the horizon. 3) The Senator would like to see B.C. and Canada move toward a more permanent way to protect the region, rather than having to battle each new mining proposal. For example, environmental NGOs advocate the Canadians establishing a national park or other development moratorium. 4) While we certainly agree with that approach in principal, the problem is that under Canada\'s system, provincial governments hold the authority over natural resource management. Therefore, even though the Canadian park service likewise would favor a national park in the northern Flathead Basin, nothing can happen without the agreement of the Province of British Columbia. 5) British Columbia has informed us that they see no need for broader, more permanent protections in the Flathead Basin, and believe their environmental assessment process gives adequate protection against development-related threats. 6) Because of the federal-provincial dynamic in Canada, the Canadian federal government can\'t really compel British Columbia to establish permanent protections in the Flathead Basin. 7) Glacier National Park and the Canadian Waterton Lakes National Park are U.N. World Heritage Sites. The U.N. World Heritage committee recently sent a mission to the Flathead basin, to assess potential threats to the two national parks. Their report is expected this month or next. The release of the report will provide us an opportunity to engage B.C. and Canada again on the future of the Flathead region. Hi Tom. I don\'t think you ever followed back up on this. Can you let me know how we can address his concerns? Thanks.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Nave',2,1,'1719 - C05761755.txt','mini schedule 5/25/098:35 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Yale University 9:55 am ARRIVE Yale University 10:00 am YALE 1UNIVERSITY\'s 2009 COMMENCEMENT 11:30 am Old Campus Lawn (outside) 11:45 am 2009 HONORARY DEGREES LUNCHEON 1:30 pm Nave of the Sterling Memorial Library 1:30 pm DEPART Yale University *En route Private Residence ### 4','mini schedule 5/25/098:35 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Yale University 9:55 am ARRIVE Yale University 10:00 am YALE 1UNIVERSITY\'s 2009 COMMENCEMENT 11:30 am Old Campus Lawn (outside) 11:45 am 2009 HONORARY DEGREES LUNCHEON 1:30 pm Nave of the Sterling Memorial Library 1:30 pm DEPART Yale University *En route Private Residence ### 4'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Nave',2,1,'3336 - C05765863.txt','Per Our DiscussionFyi below - ellen and I have been speaking today and I am addressing personally so don\'t worry and will advise if you need to step in. Will call you around 430 or later - whatever works. Cdm Cheryl, I\'m available by cell or email. Ellen Front: Rose, Frank A Sensitive But Unclassified Etter], Here\'s what I nave now. Will be in touch shortly with additional info. Call me if you have questions at 202- 647-7693. Thanks, Frnr,k Wv.!: Sal:Psti-Iwsen,:!r/Cartvvright Briefing to Hill Leaders ,00','Per Our DiscussionFyi below - ellen and I have been speaking today and I am addressing personally so don\'t worry and will advise if you need to step in. Will call you around 430 or later - whatever works. Cdm Cheryl, I\'m available by cell or email. Ellen Front: Rose, Frank A Sensitive But Unclassified Etter], Here\'s what I nave now. Will be in touch shortly with additional info. Call me if you have questions at 202- 647-7693. Thanks, Frnr,k Wv.!: Sal:Psti-Iwsen,:!r/Cartvvright Briefing to Hill Leaders ,00'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Navy',1,1,'3210 - C05765608.txt','Navies of DPRK and ROK exchange fireSEOUL (AP) - Navy ships of the two Koreas exchanged fire November 10 along their disputed western sea border, South Korean military officers said. A South Korean warship shot at a North Korean navy ship that crossed the disputed western sea border on the morning of November 10 and the North\'s ship shot back, said an officer at the Seoul\'s Joint Chiefs of Staff. Another officer said there were no South Korean casualties, though it was unclear whether there were any on the North Korean side. He said that the North Korean ship was seriously damaged and that it turned back toward northern waters after the brief skirmish. Both officers spoke on condition of anonymity, citing department policy.','Navies of DPRK and ROK exchange fireSEOUL (AP) - Navy ships of the two Koreas exchanged fire November 10 along their disputed western sea border, South Korean military officers said. A South Korean warship shot at a North Korean navy ship that crossed the disputed western sea border on the morning of November 10 and the North\'s ship shot back, said an officer at the Seoul\'s Joint Chiefs of Staff. Another officer said there were no South Korean casualties, though it was unclear whether there were any on the North Korean side. He said that the North Korean ship was seriously damaged and that it turned back toward northern waters after the brief skirmish. Both officers spoke on condition of anonymity, citing department policy.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Navy_Times',1,1,'240 - C05739841.txt','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was soft on communism, and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public, they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY; Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was \"soft on communism,\" and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. \"Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public,\" they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Nazism',3,1,'1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Nazism',3,1,'2514 - C05763921.txt','Questionso Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this time.] Q: Under the previous Administration organizatioris receiving HIV\\AIDs funds from the U.S. Government were required to have a policy explicitly opposing prostitution and sex trafficking. Is that going to continue to be the policy of this Administration? A: This matter has been the subject of litigation - outside groups have sued both USAID and the HHS over the policy - and we recently notified the Court that we needed additional time to review the policy. That review is underway no final decisions have been made. On 7/25/09 8:46 PM, Evergreen <Hdr22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Is the 50k figure State and AID? > Kurdistan election results? > Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during > WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we > deport them after war ended? > Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? > What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid?','Questionso Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this time.] Q: Under the previous Administration organizatioris receiving HIV\\AIDs funds from the U.S. Government were required to have a policy explicitly opposing prostitution and sex trafficking. Is that going to continue to be the policy of this Administration? A: This matter has been the subject of litigation - outside groups have sued both USAID and the HHS over the policy - and we recently notified the Court that we needed additional time to review the policy. That review is underway; no final decisions have been made. On 7/25/09 8:46 PM, \"Evergreen\" <Hdr22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Is the 50k figure State and AID? > Kurdistan election results? > Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during > WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we > deport them after war ended? > Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? > What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Nazism',3,1,'2522 - C05763940.txt','QuestionsGreat job this morning. Glad it went well. Hope you get a few hours off this afternoon -- though I assume that with the China prep not likely. On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 8:46 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Is the 50k figure State and AID? Kurdistan election results? Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we deport them after war ended? Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it?','QuestionsGreat job this morning. Glad it went well. Hope you get a few hours off this afternoon -- though I assume that with the China prep not likely. On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 8:46 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Is the 50k figure State and AID? Kurdistan election results? Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we deport them after war ended? Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Nazi_Germany',1,1,'1922 - C05762459.txt','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide legal peace from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have no confidence in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide \"legal peace\" from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors; have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors; have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have \"no confidence\" in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Nazi_gold',1,1,'1922 - C05762459.txt','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide legal peace from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have no confidence in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide \"legal peace\" from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors; have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors; have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have \"no confidence\" in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'NBC',10,1,'135 - C05739716.txt','\'Meet the Press Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceGood. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the protests outside the U.S. embassy there that Egyptian officials were slow to put down. This weekend in Pakistan, protests as well there. More anti-American rage. Also protests against the drone strikes. In Yemen, you also had arrests and some deaths outside of our U.S. embassy there. How much longer can Americans expect to see these troubling images and these protests go forward?','\'Meet the Press Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceGood. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the protests outside the U.S. embassy there that Egyptian officials were slow to put down. This weekend in Pakistan, protests as well there. More anti-American rage. Also protests against the drone strikes. In Yemen, you also had arrests and some deaths outside of our U.S. embassy there. How much longer can Americans expect to see these troubling images and these protests go forward?'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'NBC',10,1,'140 - C05739722.txt','\'Meet the Press Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the','\'Meet the Press Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'NBC',10,1,'143 - C05739728.txt','\'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS.','\'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'NBC',10,1,'1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'NBC',10,1,'2165 - C05762853.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionWhen is Steinberg call? fyi Dan ? I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2nd Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Craig Kelly just called in for the latest developments, which I passed. gm Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. ? Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother.','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionWhen is Steinberg call? fyi Dan ? I just spoke with Marie Damour, CG at Embassy Brasilia, who provided an update on the Goldman case. A scheduled 1100 EST press conference by the attorney for the Brazilian family did not take place. Damour reports the attorneys from both sides are still negotiating the details of the handover, as is the attorney for the Government of Brasil. According to the 2nd Regional Federal Court, the deadline for the turnover at the Consulate falls at 0600 local on 12/24. However, there may be a push to turn Sean over to the consulate today in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight. Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Craig Kelly just called in for the latest developments, which I passed. gm Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. ? Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: ? We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'NBC',10,1,'269 - C05739877.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'NBC',10,1,'3024 - C05764892.txt','Guardian front page tomorrow also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen. But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable. Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time. He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution. In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. My sight is not at all deteriorating, he told NBC.','Guardian front page tomorrow; also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: \"I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen.\" But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: \"In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable.\" Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting \"the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time\". He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. \"I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution.\" In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. \"My sight is not at all deteriorating,\" he told NBC.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'NBC',10,1,'3202 - C05765552.txt','Hikers in Iran HikersMr. Reines: Here\'s the latest ticker we have. We are reaching out to NEA for more context and will pass it on once we get it. Greg Macris, SWO Iran charges three detained Americans with espionage (Adds background) TEHRAN, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Iran has charged three detained U.S. citizens with espionage, the official IRNA news agency quoted a judiciary official as saying on Monday. The three are charged with espionage. Investigations continue into the three detained Americans in Iran, Tehran general prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi said. The three were held after they strayed into Iran from northern Iraq at the end of July. The three, Shane Bauer, 27, Sarah Shourd, 31, and Josh Fattal, 27, crossed into Iranian territory nearly two months ago. Their families say they strayed across the border accidentally. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad suggested in an interview with the American television network NBC in September that the Americans\' release might be linked to the release of Iranian diplomats he said were being held by U.S. troops in Iraq. Under Iran\'s Islamic sharia law, espionage is punishable by death. (Reporting by Ramin Mostafavi, Writing by Parisa Hafezi) Do you have anything on the below? The 3 detained hikers in Iran were charged with espionage?','Hikers in Iran HikersMr. Reines: Here\'s the latest ticker we have. We are reaching out to NEA for more context and will pass it on once we get it. Greg Macris, SWO Iran charges three detained Americans with espionage (Adds background) TEHRAN, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Iran has charged three detained U.S. citizens with espionage, the official IRNA news agency quoted a judiciary official as saying on Monday. \"The three are charged with espionage. Investigations continue into the three detained Americans in Iran,\" Tehran general prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi said. The three were held after they strayed into Iran from northern Iraq at the end of July. The three, Shane Bauer, 27, Sarah Shourd, 31, and Josh Fattal, 27, crossed into Iranian territory nearly two months ago. Their families say they strayed across the border accidentally. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad suggested in an interview with the American television network NBC in September that the Americans\' release might be linked to the release of Iranian diplomats he said were being held by U.S. troops in Iraq. Under Iran\'s Islamic sharia law, espionage is punishable by death. (Reporting by Ramin Mostafavi, Writing by Parisa Hafezi) Do you have anything on the below? The 3 detained hikers in Iran were charged with espionage?'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'NBC',10,1,'3717 - C05766611.txt','Latest on Goldman DecisionSubject: Latest on Goldman Decision Ops just passed us the following on latest developments in the Goldman case, courtesy of our Embassy in Brasilia: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate a voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Ops just passed us the following on latest developments in the Goldman case, courtesy of our Embassy in Brasilia: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate a voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement.','Latest on Goldman DecisionSubject: Latest on Goldman Decision Ops just passed us the following on latest developments in the Goldman case, courtesy of our Embassy in Brasilia: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate a \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement. Ops just passed us the following on latest developments in the Goldman case, courtesy of our Embassy in Brasilia: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate a \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. --Post has been working with WHA and PD on a possible S statement.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'NBC',10,1,'3742 - C05766654.txt','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionSet for 12:30 You are calling redswitch from your black ste phone 202-647-5926 When is Steinberg call? fyi Dan? Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an voluntary return. --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police think they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo ? has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High','Latest on Goldman Decision Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionSet for 12:30 You are calling redswitch from your black ste phone 202-647-5926 When is Steinberg call? fyi Dan? Dan, I just got off the phone with Embassy Brasilia Charge Lisa Kubiske, who provided a recap of current developments in the Goldman child custody case. Summarizing: -- David Goldman\'s Brazilian lawyer and the family\'s attorney are currently attempting to negotiate an \"voluntary return.\" --If those talks fail, Goldman will request the Brazilian police execute the involuntary return ordered yesterday by a Brazilian judge. This outcome would create a negative PR climate. --Brazilian police \"think\" they know the boy\'s whereabouts. --Return to US likely will occur on an NBC News-chartered aircraft, as Goldman has inked some sort of exclusive deal w/ NBC for the story. Ms. Damour, Do you have any updated information to report? As you could imagine, there is significant high-level interest in the Department on the Goldman case, and I am hoping to brief the Executive Secretary with the latest developments at 0745 EST. Thanks. Gregory Macris Senior Watch Officer Importance: High Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo ? has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'NBCNews.com',1,1,'2521 - C05763937.txt','I Love Hillary!Fyi  Capricia Penavic Marshall  Mills, Cheryl D B6 Great job guys - she was FANTASTIC this morning this is a clip from a discussion I did last week about whether or not she\'s being marginalized - as if! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/32027425#32027425 xo finney 309','I Love Hillary!Fyi ; Capricia Penavic Marshall ; Mills, Cheryl D B6 Great job guys - she was FANTASTIC this morning\" this is a clip from a discussion I did last week about whether or not she\'s being marginalized - as if! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/32027425#32027425 xo finney 309'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'NBC_News',3,1,'135 - C05739716.txt','\'Meet the Press Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceGood. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the protests outside the U.S. embassy there that Egyptian officials were slow to put down. This weekend in Pakistan, protests as well there. More anti-American rage. Also protests against the drone strikes. In Yemen, you also had arrests and some deaths outside of our U.S. embassy there. How much longer can Americans expect to see these troubling images and these protests go forward?','\'Meet the Press Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceGood. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the protests outside the U.S. embassy there that Egyptian officials were slow to put down. This weekend in Pakistan, protests as well there. More anti-American rage. Also protests against the drone strikes. In Yemen, you also had arrests and some deaths outside of our U.S. embassy there. How much longer can Americans expect to see these troubling images and these protests go forward?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'NBC_News',3,1,'140 - C05739722.txt','\'Meet the Press Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the','\'Meet the Press Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'NBC_News',3,1,'143 - C05739728.txt','\'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS.','\'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Nebraska',1,1,'328 - C05758447.txt','YOUR people... w: Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to YOUR people... w: Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to arrange a meeting with Hillary? Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to arrange a meeting with Hillary?arrange a meeting with Hillary? Pls follow up. They could come by the Dept. which seems like the only time it would work. I received call today from Bishop Schol and David Young.... The worlwild Conference of Catholic Bishops are in town and they\'re seeking an audience... Very late notice I told them BUT they have about a hundred here from all over the globe and they are our Methodists... I had the Bishop send me the details and I contact number. Attached below. I left it very vague and told them you may not even be town and how extremely busy you are... Dear Burns, It was good to talk with you again this morning. I am grateful for your willingness to help the Council of Bishops. The following are dates and times that are available: Sunday, May 3, 6:00 PM dinner - This is the opening dinner for the Council in which all of the bishops will be present. It will be at the American University Katzman Arts Center (right on the Nebraska Circle). Wednesday, May 6, 6:00 PM dinner - Again all of the bishops will be present. This dinner will be at the Bethesda Hyatt, 7400 Wisconsin Avenue. John and Burns, Great talking to you both this evening. Burns, the United Methodist Bishops from around the world are coming to the Washington area for a weeklong gathering of bishops. Bishop John is host and arranging their schedule. John can tell you more details ... it would be wonderful if a time could be found sometime during the week (Sunday-Friday) for Hillary to meet with the entire group of bishops (around 100 total) or at least the leaders of the African bishops (perhaps a group of 10 or so).','YOUR people... w: Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to YOUR people... w: Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to arrange a meeting with Hillary? Visit of worldwide United Methodist Bishops -- possible to arrange a meeting with Hillary?arrange a meeting with Hillary? Pls follow up. They could come by the Dept. which seems like the only time it would work. I received call today from Bishop Schol and David Young.... The worlwild Conference of Catholic Bishops are in town and they\'re seeking an audience... Very late notice I told them BUT they have about a hundred here from all over the globe and they are our Methodists... I had the Bishop send me the details and I contact number. Attached below. I left it very vague and told them you may not even be town and how extremely busy you are... Dear Burns, It was good to talk with you again this morning. I am grateful for your willingness to help the Council of Bishops. The following are dates and times that are available: Sunday, May 3, 6:00 PM dinner - This is the opening dinner for the Council in which all of the bishops will be present. It will be at the American University Katzman Arts Center (right on the Nebraska Circle). Wednesday, May 6, 6:00 PM dinner - Again all of the bishops will be present. This dinner will be at the Bethesda Hyatt, 7400 Wisconsin Avenue. John and Burns, Great talking to you both this evening. Burns, the United Methodist Bishops from around the world are coming to the Washington area for a weeklong gathering of bishops. Bishop John is host and arranging their schedule. John can tell you more details ... it would be wonderful if a time could be found sometime during the week (Sunday-Friday) for Hillary to meet with the entire group of bishops (around 100 total) or at least the leaders of the African bishops (perhaps a group of 10 or so).'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'NEC',1,1,'2576 - C05764059.txt','U.S. group tells Sudan to speed up vote preparationsKHARTOUM, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Sudan must swiftly approve a budget to pay for elections in April and speed up preparations if the vote is to go ahead on time, the U.S.-based Carter Center which will monitor the ballot said on Thursday. The votes for the presidency, parliament and other bodies is part of the democratic transformation promised in the 2005 peace deal that ended a north-south civil war that lasted two decades. They will be the first multi-party elections in over 20 years. The Center reported serious concerns about slippage in the overall electoral calendar, a report said, adding the organization was also worried about new laws and continued restrictions on civil liberties. (It is an) ambitious schedule but will only be viable if the government of national unity and the NEC (National Elections Commission) take immediate action to ensure that further delays are avoided, the report said. (VI','U.S. group tells Sudan to speed up vote preparationsKHARTOUM, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Sudan must swiftly approve a budget to pay for elections in April and speed up preparations if the vote is to go ahead on time, the U.S.-based Carter Center which will monitor the ballot said on Thursday. The votes for the presidency, parliament and other bodies is part of the democratic transformation promised in the 2005 peace deal that ended a north-south civil war that lasted two decades. They will be the first multi-party elections in over 20 years. \"The Center reported serious concerns about slippage in the overall electoral calendar,\" a report said, adding the organization was also worried about new laws and continued restrictions on civil liberties. \"(It is an) ambitious schedule but will only be viable if the government of national unity and the NEC (National Elections Commission) take immediate action to ensure that further delays are avoided,\" the report said. (VI'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Negative_campaigning',1,1,'1625 - C05761487.txt','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptOf all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. I don\'t hold grudges, he told his aides. I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about What happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this. Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign. Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, Believe me. She\'s not over it yet. His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state, he told me later. I felt that she was disciplined, that she was precise, that she was smart as a whip, and that she would present a really strong image to the world.. .I had that mapped out. Recruiting and managing a team of rivals would not be easy, and Clinton came with her own set of issues. Chief among them was her campaign debt, which she wanted eliminated before she took the job of secretary of state. Would the president-elect go out and help her to do so? I\'m not begging her to take this job, Obama told his senior aides. If she wants it, I could help. But I\'m not willing to go out in these difficult economic times to do a flashy fundraiser in California. As it happened, plenty of people in the Senate were begging Obama to offer Clinton the job. Obama\'s aides believed that many Senate Democrats thought Clinton had extended her presidential campaign far beyond the point where she had lost the election. Her negative advertising wasted Democratic money, threatened to undermine the party\'s nominee, and suggested that she was disloyal to the party. They were unwilling to offer the junior New York senator a position ahead of her lowly rank, and she stood little chance of becoming majority leader. There was a lot of encouragement from inside the Senate to get her into this job, said one senior Obama aide. They wanted her out of there. ... As for controlling the uncontrollable Bill Clinton, Obama\'s aides drew up a series of checks on his fundraising for both Clinton Global Initiative and his work on HIV/AIDS across the world. But they really counted on 117','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptOf all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. \"I don\'t hold grudges,\" he told his aides. \"I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about What happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this.\" Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. \"I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign.\" Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, \"Believe me. She\'s not over it yet.\" His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. \"We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state,\" he told me later. \"I felt that she was disciplined, that she was precise, that she was smart as a whip, and that she would present a really strong image to the world.. .I had that mapped out.\" Recruiting and managing a team of rivals would not be easy, and Clinton came with her own set of issues. Chief among them was her campaign debt, which she wanted eliminated before she took the job of secretary of state. Would the president-elect go out and help her to do so? \"I\'m not begging her to take this job,\" Obama told his senior aides. \"If she wants it, I could help. But I\'m not willing to go out in these difficult economic times to do a flashy fundraiser in California.\" As it happened, plenty of people in the Senate were begging Obama to offer Clinton the job. Obama\'s aides believed that many Senate Democrats thought Clinton had extended her presidential campaign far beyond the point where she had lost the election. Her negative advertising wasted Democratic money, threatened to undermine the party\'s nominee, and suggested that she was disloyal to the party. They were unwilling to offer the junior New York senator a position ahead of her lowly rank, and she stood little chance of becoming majority leader. \"There was a lot of encouragement from inside the Senate to get her into this job,\" said one senior Obama aide. \"They wanted her out of there.\" ... As for controlling the uncontrollable Bill Clinton, Obama\'s aides drew up a series of checks on his fundraising for both Clinton Global Initiative and his work on HIV/AIDS across the world. But they really counted on 117'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Neman_(river)',1,1,'1455 - C05761188.txt','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq. Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen. A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut. Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue. She said that many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance \"is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq.\" Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by \"visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen.\" A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that \"the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut.\" Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, \"Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue.\" She said that \"many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Neo-Druidism',1,1,'21 - C05739578.txt','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaSending direct. Just in. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DRUID From tyler clnunheller &It kgt','Fwd: more on libya more on libyaSending direct. Just in. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DRUID From tyler clnunheller &It; kgt;'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Neoconservatism',1,1,'2295 - C05763097.txt','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s smart power, according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy realists and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish realist foreign policy adviser Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian Joseph Nye, a major proponent of soft power, the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism Brent Scowcroft the realist national security adviser under George H.W. Bush Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s \"smart power,\" according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy \"realists\" and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state; George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state; Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish \"realist\" foreign policy adviser; Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian; Joseph Nye, a major proponent of \"soft power,\" the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion; Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism; Brent Scowcroft; the \"realist\" national security adviser under George H.W. Bush; Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state; John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress; and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Nepal',2,1,'3567 - C05766254.txt','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Nepal',2,1,'3571 - C05766273.txt','UPDATE: Death of Death ofHere is an update on the return of the remains Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:53:58 +0545 Colleaaues? Please let me know if Ops can be of further assistance. Best, Dana Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 Ruth Branson is added to distribution. Thanks, Clay Clay - many thanks for the update. Could you also keep ruth branson, the ocs duty officer, apprised of developments? She\'s not on our duty principals\' collective. Best, M This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Embassy Kathmandu is standing by to assist. Nepal is currently in the middle of the national holiday of Dashain when most things are closed. The embassy is closed for normal business on Monday and Tuesday and will reopen on Wednesday 9/30, however we will open to do whatever is necessary to assist. I am in contact with in Chengdu. Tina Onufer, US Consul Regards, Clay Adler Consul US Embassy Kathmandu +977-1-400-7200 x.4126 (office) adlerck@state.gov Colleagues: Regards, Michael T. Pascual Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-O) PascualMTstate.gov 202-647-1512 Hotmail has ever-growing storage! Don\'t worry about storage limits. Check it out.','UPDATE: Death of Death ofHere is an update on the return of the remains Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:53:58 +0545 Colleaaues? Please let me know if Ops can be of further assistance. Best, Dana Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 Ruth Branson is added to distribution. Thanks, Clay Clay - many thanks for the update. Could you also keep ruth branson, the ocs duty officer, apprised of developments? She\'s not on our duty principals\' collective. Best, M This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Embassy Kathmandu is standing by to assist. Nepal is currently in the middle of the national holiday of Dashain when most things are closed. The embassy is closed for normal business on Monday and Tuesday and will reopen on Wednesday 9/30, however we will open to do whatever is necessary to assist. I am in contact with in Chengdu. Tina Onufer, US Consul Regards, Clay Adler Consul US Embassy Kathmandu +977-1-400-7200 x.4126 (office) adlerck@state.gov Colleagues: Regards, Michael T. Pascual Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-O) PascualMTstate.gov; 202-647-1512 Hotmail has ever-growing storage! Don\'t worry about storage limits. Check it out.'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Netherlands',14,1,'1170 - C05760445.txt','Calls confirmedI doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedI doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Netherlands',14,1,'1172 - C05760447.txt','Calls confirmedCan\'t wait. You know how much I love making calls. We have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedCan\'t wait. You know how much I love making calls. We have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Netherlands',14,1,'1183 - C05760469.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris'),(10.369977362477266,5.184988681238633,2500,'Netherlands',14,2,'1281 - C05760657.txt','S interview feedback International food securityFrom amb to brazil (holdover) Cheryl, we are in the Netherlands and happen to be watching the Secretary\'s interview with Rick Neiman. He was the person we always used for a good interview! She was extrordinary and I am sure well received by the Dutch. Who knows perhaps, Prime Minister Balkanende might extend the troops one more time! Cliff','S interview feedback International food securityFrom amb to brazil (holdover) Cheryl, we are in the Netherlands and happen to be watching the Secretary\'s interview with Rick Neiman. He was the person we always used for a good interview! She was extrordinary and I am sure well received by the Dutch. Who knows perhaps, Prime Minister Balkanende might extend the troops one more time! Cliff'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Netherlands',14,1,'2283 - C05763077.txt','Mini Schedule 7/14/099:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En route White House 9:55 am ARRIVE White House 10:00 am PRESIDENT\'S EXPANDED BILATERAL w/DUTCH PRIME MINISTER 10:30 am JAN PETER BALICENENDE White House Oval Office 10:30 am PRESIDENT\'S STATEMENT TO THE PRESS w/ PM BALKENEDE 10:45 am White House Oval Office 10:50 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 10:55 am ARRIVE State Department 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/UNDER SECRETARY ELLEN TAUSCHER 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/DUTCH FOREIGN MINISTER MAXIME \'VERHAGEN 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 3:30 pm PHOTO OPS (3) 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Outer Office and Marshall Room 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/LATVIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MARIS RIEKSTINS 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:45 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/BRITISH FS DAVID MILIBAND 5:05 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEICLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route Private Residence 6:50 pm ARRIVE Private Residence FYI: 9:15 am POTUS PRE-BRIEF MEETING Oval Office 9:30 am POTUS ONE-ON-ONE w/DUTCH PM BALDENEDE 10:00am Oval Office ### ?','Mini Schedule 7/14/099:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En route White House 9:55 am ARRIVE White House 10:00 am PRESIDENT\'S EXPANDED BILATERAL w/DUTCH PRIME MINISTER 10:30 am JAN PETER BALICENENDE White House Oval Office 10:30 am PRESIDENT\'S STATEMENT TO THE PRESS w/ PM BALKENEDE 10:45 am White House Oval Office 10:50 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 10:55 am ARRIVE State Department 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/UNDER SECRETARY ELLEN TAUSCHER 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/DUTCH FOREIGN MINISTER MAXIME \'VERHAGEN 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 3:30 pm PHOTO OPS (3) 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Outer Office and Marshall Room 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/LATVIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MARIS RIEKSTINS 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:45 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/BRITISH FS DAVID MILIBAND 5:05 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEICLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route Private Residence 6:50 pm ARRIVE Private Residence FYI: 9:15 am POTUS PRE-BRIEF MEETING Oval Office 9:30 am POTUS ONE-ON-ONE w/DUTCH PM BALDENEDE 10:00am Oval Office ### ?'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Netherlands',14,1,'2369 - C05763378.txt','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a re-charging program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S. number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board; welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level; the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day; we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a \"re-charging\" program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S.; number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students; today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Netherlands',14,1,'2700 - C05764286.txt','Update: Food Security--World Food Prize videoGreat news-- The video that S taped this am will likely kick off the World Food Prize conference. I will also coordinate with Katie to make sure we get this up on the website. Below is more info on its likely placement from the team at the World Food Prize. We would like to show the Secretary\'s remarks at the outset of the symposium on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 14. The symposium begins at 1 p.m. with about 15-20 minutes of introductory comments by Ambassador Quinn. He would incorporate the video into this opening as her remarks tie together so many of the themes so perfectly. Dr. Ejeta will be on stage at the time it would be a great moment to honor him, to remember Dr. Borlaug, and to have the Secretary\'s message foreground the discussions that will follow. (For your reference, the 3 opening keynotes will be delivered by ADM CEO Patricia Woertz, DuPont CEO Ellen Kul!man, and Dutch Minister of Agriculture Gerda Verburg.)','Update: Food Security--World Food Prize videoGreat news-- The video that S taped this am will likely kick off the World Food Prize conference. I will also coordinate with Katie to make sure we get this up on the website. Below is more info on its likely placement from the team at the World Food Prize. \"We would like to show the Secretary\'s remarks at the outset of the symposium on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 14. The symposium begins at 1 p.m. with about 15-20 minutes of introductory comments by Ambassador Quinn. He would incorporate the video into this opening as her remarks tie together so many of the themes so perfectly. Dr. Ejeta will be on stage at the time; it would be a great moment to honor him, to remember Dr. Borlaug, and to have the Secretary\'s message foreground the discussions that will follow. (For your reference, the 3 opening keynotes will be delivered by ADM CEO Patricia Woertz, DuPont CEO Ellen Kul!man, and Dutch Minister of Agriculture Gerda Verburg.)\"'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Netherlands',14,1,'2960 - C05764772.txt','(AP) Afghanistan: UN-backed fraud panel member resignsKABUL - (AP) A member of a U.N.-backed panel set up to investigate election fraud complaints resigned today, blaming what he called the interference of foreigners. One of two Afghans on the Electoral Complaints Commission (Maulavi Mustafa Barakzia) alleges that the three foreigners on the panel, one American, one Canadian and one Dutch, were making all decisions on their own without consultation. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Afghanistan: UN-backed fraud panel member resignsKABUL - (AP) A member of a U.N.-backed panel set up to investigate election fraud complaints resigned today, blaming what he called \"the interference of foreigners.\" One of two Afghans on the Electoral Complaints Commission (Maulavi Mustafa Barakzia) alleges that the three foreigners on the panel, one American, one Canadian and one Dutch, were \"making all decisions on their own\" without consultation. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Netherlands',14,1,'2997 - C05764847.txt','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes; US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain; Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Netherlands',14,1,'3003 - C05764855.txt','ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding Committee>Committee> I am still with the Israeli delegation and am waiting for the moment they hear this. The press release does not even say this was at Ocampo\'s request. http://www.icc-cpi.int/NR/exeres/EOBE66F1-C4A5-4F33-A0D5-E369036533FA.htm sorry if this is old news. Note concluding line: A further report is to be presented by the PNA in the near future, clarifying additional issues discussed during the meeting. ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact- Finding Committee ICC-OTP-20091016-PR465 On 16 October, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Luis Moreno-Ocampo, received a Palestinian delegation headed by Dr. Ali Khashan, Minister of Justice of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). Dr. Khashan was accompanied by the Palestinian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Nabil Abuznaid, and a team of legal experts including Vaughan Lowe QC, Professor of International Law at Oxford University. The Prosecutor also received members of the Independent Fact-finding Committee led by Professor John Dugard and members of the Arab League Secretariat, in the context of ongoing consultations. The PNA delegation submitted a preliminary report presenting its legal arguments in support of the declaration lodged on 22 January 2009, accepting the jurisdiction of the Court over crimes committed in Palestine. The Office will carefully examine all supporting arguments submitted, starting with the initial issue of whether the declaration by the PNA accepting the exercise of jurisdiction by the ICC meets statutory requirements. The Prosecutor said','ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding Committee>Committee> I am still with the Israeli delegation and am waiting for the moment they hear this. The press release does not even say this was at Ocampo\'s request. http://www.icc-cpi.int/NR/exeres/EOBE66F1-C4A5-4F33-A0D5-E369036533FA.htm sorry if this is old news. Note concluding line: A further report is to be presented by the PNA in the near future, clarifying additional issues discussed during the meeting. ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact- Finding Committee ICC-OTP-20091016-PR465 On 16 October, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Luis Moreno-Ocampo, received a Palestinian delegation headed by Dr. Ali Khashan, Minister of Justice of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). Dr. Khashan was accompanied by the Palestinian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Nabil Abuznaid, and a team of legal experts including Vaughan Lowe QC, Professor of International Law at Oxford University. The Prosecutor also received members of the Independent Fact-finding Committee led by Professor John Dugard and members of the Arab League Secretariat, in the context of ongoing consultations. The PNA delegation submitted a preliminary report presenting its legal arguments in support of the declaration lodged on 22 January 2009, accepting the jurisdiction of the Court over crimes committed in Palestine. The Office will carefully examine all supporting arguments submitted, starting with the initial issue of whether the declaration by the PNA accepting the exercise of jurisdiction by the ICC meets statutory requirements. The Prosecutor said'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Netherlands',14,1,'3485 - C05766108.txt','Isaf callsList we are reaching out to: Saudi Italy Poland Romania Spain France Netherlands Australia Canada Norway Denmark Sweden Japan South Korea','Isaf callsList we are reaching out to: Saudi Italy Poland Romania Spain France Netherlands Australia Canada Norway Denmark Sweden Japan South Korea'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Netherlands',14,1,'3505 - C05766143.txt','Calls confirmedWe have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedWe have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Netherlands',14,1,'3665 - C05766506.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Netherlands',14,1,'3669 - C05766517.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Net_income',2,1,'2701 - C05764287.txt','Video Success and Another IdeaSee below my email Katie: First ? I want to say again what a great job you have done on Food Security ? not only the video but helping us get the site up and ready in less than 24 hours ? many thanks. Love the metrics below ? makes it all worth it. Second ? let\'s set a time to discuss this new idea. Yeah! cdm Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1: It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries','Video Success and Another IdeaSee below my email Katie: First ? I want to say again what a great job you have done on Food Security ? not only the video but helping us get the site up and ready in less than 24 hours ? many thanks. Love the metrics below ? makes it all worth it. Second ? let\'s set a time to discuss this new idea. Yeah! cdm Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1: It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Net_income',2,1,'2704 - C05764294.txt','Video Success and Another IdeaI can attest to the fact that this has thus far been the shining star of the initiative (from a non-policy perspective) and I think speaks to how hrc will do diplomacy and development differently. In addition to what katie mentioned-- Institute for International Education (goodman) included it in their weekly email to more than 8000 institutions, Pepsi showed it an internal meeting last week and will show it at a global conference this week, and CGI has gotten feedback about the video and has gotten increased interest in commitments in this area. It has also been pushed out to posts through internal sites. We are also trying to see if we can get it in a rotation or on mtvU or their website and bet as part of the world food day push. Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1. It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries tremendous weight that in a short amount of time and little push to reach out to communities we have raised the bar for engaging content through video.','Video Success and Another IdeaI can attest to the fact that this has thus far been the shining star of the initiative (from a non-policy perspective) and I think speaks to how hrc will do diplomacy and development differently. In addition to what katie mentioned-- Institute for International Education (goodman) included it in their weekly email to more than 8000 institutions, Pepsi showed it an internal meeting last week and will show it at a global conference this week, and CGI has gotten feedback about the video and has gotten increased interest in commitments in this area. It has also been pushed out to posts through internal sites. We are also trying to see if we can get it in a rotation or on mtvU or their website and bet as part of the world food day push. Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1. It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries tremendous weight that in a short amount of time and little push to reach out to communities we have raised the bar for engaging content through video.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Never_Be_Lonely',1,1,'189 - C05739784.txt','Secretary in Tripoli Secretary In Tripoli contactT hanks for the kind words. I think the Secretary\'s visit here was picture perfect given the chaos we labor under in Libya.The Secretary was great and her efforts will I think help us move forward on our project to help the war-wounded. On a lighter note, I will never be lonely here after the Secretary was kind enough to give my personal contact information to all 120,000 students at the university during her stirring dialogue with them. It has been quite a week I don\'t think I can take any more excitement. All the best, Gene. Hi Cheryl: hope this finds you well. I know that Jeff has been in touch with you regarding the switch between myself and Chris Stevens. I just wanted you to know that I am prepared to do whatever you and the Secretary think is best. I met with Pat Kennedy and Bill Burns before I left and told them please rest assured that I consider myself extremely fortunate to B6 have had the opportunity to work closely with/for the Secretary during the past 8 months. I consider the Secretary\'s visit to Tripoli this coming week to be the high point of my 30 year career. Warm regards, Gene. PERSONAL','Secretary in Tripoli Secretary In Tripoli contactT hanks for the kind words. I think the Secretary\'s visit here was picture perfect given the chaos we labor under in Libya.The Secretary was great and her efforts will I think help us move forward on our project to help the war-wounded. On a lighter note, I will never be lonely here after the Secretary was kind enough to give my personal contact information to all 120,000 students at the university during her stirring dialogue with them. It has been quite a week ;I don\'t think I can take any more excitement. All the best, Gene. Hi Cheryl: hope this finds you well. I know that Jeff has been in touch with you regarding the switch between myself and Chris Stevens. I just wanted you to know that I am prepared to do whatever you and the Secretary think is best. I met with Pat Kennedy and Bill Burns before I left and told them please rest assured that I consider myself extremely fortunate to B6 have had the opportunity to work closely with/for the Secretary during the past 8 months. I consider the Secretary\'s visit to Tripoli this coming week to be the high point of my 30 year career. Warm regards, Gene. PERSONAL'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Newseum',2,1,'2355 - C05763238.txt','12/21 Revisions to Internet Freedom SpeechIs there something magic about that date? Good - you good for us to sign off on giving a speech on 21 jan at newseum? This looks fine and makes me sound like a techie (which is good, albeit a stretch). HRC: This is an early preview of the speech (which is still in progress). Let me know what you think conceptually after you read. Cdm SPEECH COVER PAGE','12/21 Revisions to Internet Freedom SpeechIs there something magic about that date? Good - you good for us to sign off on giving a speech on 21 jan at newseum? This looks fine and makes me sound like a techie (which is good, albeit a stretch). HRC: This is an early preview of the speech (which is still in progress). Let me know what you think conceptually after you read. Cdm SPEECH COVER PAGE'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Newseum',2,1,'2358 - C05763252.txt','NewseumThat\'s great. Fyi I spoke w Chairman of the Newseum and there will be no cost for S speech on 21st. They\'re honored to host. The Chair is the CEO of the Knight Foundation and if the event requires sponsorship for it to be free they will sponsor. Whatever our legal regs are, Newseum and/or Knight will accommodate.','NewseumThat\'s great. Fyi I spoke w Chairman of the Newseum and there will be no cost for S speech on 21st. They\'re honored to host. The Chair is the CEO of the Knight Foundation and if the event requires sponsorship for it to be free they will sponsor. Whatever our legal regs are, Newseum and/or Knight will accommodate.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Newsweek',9,1,'1618 - C05761473.txt','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSfyi Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog htto://twitter.com/dipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. Alec But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm 1116','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSfyi Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog htto://twitter.com/dipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. Alec But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm 1116'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Newsweek',9,1,'1621 - C05761477.txt','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSFYI Just saw Newsweek piece and went over site with Nora --- Nora can show to you. It\'s a leap for Newsweek to say that the State Dept DipNote Twittering = Secretary Clinton Twittering. I did a scan (and will do a longer one) but there appears to be no first person Twittering in Secretary\'s Clinton\'s name. I\'ll send you the newsweek piece Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog htto://twitter.com/dipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. Alec But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? n7','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSFYI Just saw Newsweek piece and went over site with Nora --- Nora can show to you. It\'s a leap for Newsweek to say that the State Dept DipNote Twittering = Secretary Clinton Twittering. I did a scan (and will do a longer one) but there appears to be no first person Twittering in Secretary\'s Clinton\'s name. I\'ll send you the newsweek piece Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog htto://twitter.com/dipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. Alec But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? n7'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Newsweek',9,1,'1622 - C05761478.txt','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSI will double check with the person who sends the actual tweets, but I have been really clear that the tweets should not be in her name (unless of course she signs off on something down the road) But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSI will double check with the person who sends the actual tweets, but I have been really clear that the tweets should not be in her name (unless of course she signs off on something down the road) But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Newsweek',9,1,'1628 - C05761491.txt','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSFYI Our twittering guys confirmed that we don\'t tweet directly from HRC The closest we come to that is to send out quotes from her official statements, e.g. using the format: Secretary Clinton: ...We will work with the Goldman family and the Brazilian Government with the goal of ensuring this young boy\'s return. Just saw Newsweek piece and went over site with Nora Nora can show to you. It\'s a leap for Newsweek to say that the State Dept DipNote Twittering = Secretary Clinton Twittering. I did a scan (and will do a longer one) but there appears to be no first person Twittering in Secretary\'s Clinton\'s name. I\'ll send you the newsweek piece Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog http ://twitte r.co mid ipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. 114 But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm','Not Sure who is Twittering at DOSFYI Our twittering guys confirmed that we don\'t tweet directly from HRC The closest we come to that is to send out quotes from her official statements, e.g. using the format: Secretary Clinton: ...We will work with the Goldman family and the Brazilian Government with the goal of ensuring this young boy\'s return. Just saw Newsweek piece and went over site with Nora Nora can show to you. It\'s a leap for Newsweek to say that the State Dept DipNote Twittering = Secretary Clinton Twittering. I did a scan (and will do a longer one) but there appears to be no first person Twittering in Secretary\'s Clinton\'s name. I\'ll send you the newsweek piece Hi Cheryl, I do not believe there is Twittering in the Secretary\'s name. The Twittering is from DipNote, the State Department\'s Blog http ://twitte r.co mid ipnote It will occasionally quote the Secretary but the Twittering should not be done in her name. 114 But we should not be twittering in the Secretary\'s name since she is not the person actually twittering. There is a reference in Newsweek to her twittering and says: Hillary Clinton Style: Dry info and offers 4,788 followers Can you advise who is twittering in her name and how we can address? Thanks. cdm'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Newsweek',9,1,'1633 - C05761498.txt','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptAuthor of Renegade is Richard Wolfe (wrote for Newsweek) Who wrote this? Of all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. I don\'t hold grudges, he told his aides. I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about what happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this. ... Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign. Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, Believe me. She\'s not over it yet. His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state, he told me later. I felt that she was disciplined, that she was','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptAuthor of Renegade is Richard Wolfe (wrote for Newsweek) Who wrote this? Of all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. \"I don\'t hold grudges,\" he told his aides. \"I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about what happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this.\" ... Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. \"I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign.\" Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, \"Believe me. She\'s not over it yet.\" His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. \"We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state,\" he told me later. \"I felt that she was disciplined, that she was'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Newsweek',9,1,'1638 - C05761505.txt','\'Renegade\' CliffsNotesFYI POL Tro \'Renegade\' CliffsNotes By: Jonathan Martin June 2, 2009 12:22 AM EST The flood of books devoted to the 2008 campaign and President Barack Obama begins in earnest this week with the release of Renegade, The Making of a President, by former Newsweek reporter Richard Wolfe. Wolffe\'s account of the Obama campaign isn\'t to be officially released until Tuesday, but POLITICO obtained a copy earlier this week. Herewith are some of the book\'s most fascinating nuggets: No Shrum Moment: Before the election had been called, but when it looked promising for Obama the then- candidate called his top adviser, David Axelrod. What\'s going on? Obama asked. Look, I\'m not going to say congratulations yet, but boy, it looks awfully good, Axelrod replied. Axelrod, Wolfe notes, wanted to avoid a repeat of 2004, when John Kerry\'s top adviser, Bob Shrum, told the Massachusetts senator prematurely on election night that he wanted to be the first to say, Mr. President. Pritzker Veers Off-Message (A little): The impressive fundraising Obama demonstrated in 2007 was largely a result of the usual high-dollar contributors ? not the small-dollar donors the campaign liked to hold up to the press. It wasn\'t the Internet, admitted Penny Pritzker, Obama\'s national finance chair. \'','\'Renegade\' CliffsNotesFYI POL Tro \'Renegade\' CliffsNotes By: Jonathan Martin June 2, 2009 12:22 AM EST The flood of books devoted to the 2008 campaign and President Barack Obama begins in earnest this week with the release of \"Renegade, The Making of a President,\" by former Newsweek reporter Richard Wolfe. Wolffe\'s account of the Obama campaign isn\'t to be officially released until Tuesday, but POLITICO obtained a copy earlier this week. Herewith are some of the book\'s most fascinating nuggets: No Shrum Moment: Before the election had been called, but when it looked promising for Obama the then- candidate called his top adviser, David Axelrod. \"What\'s going on?\" Obama asked. \"Look, I\'m not going to say congratulations yet, but boy, it looks awfully good,\" Axelrod replied. Axelrod, Wolfe notes, wanted to avoid a repeat of 2004, when John Kerry\'s top adviser, Bob Shrum, told the Massachusetts senator prematurely on election night that he wanted to be the first to say, \"Mr. President.\" Pritzker Veers Off-Message (A little): The impressive fundraising Obama demonstrated in 2007 was largely a result of the usual high-dollar contributors ? not the small-dollar donors the campaign liked to hold up to the press. \"It wasn\'t the Internet,\" admitted Penny Pritzker, Obama\'s national finance chair. \''),(16.880464300551818,5.626821433517272,2500,'Newsweek',9,3,'1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Newsweek',9,1,'234 - C05739833.txt','Bill Keller piecePls print. An interesting piece. The argument that worked on my conservative Obama-hating (Hillary-respecting) friends, which Keller hints at in the slack he\'ll cut us, is that our denunciations of the video aren\'t an effort to debate the mob they are an effort to give ammo to the right side to win the battle that Keller himself identifies (between extremists seeking to put pressure on weak transitional governments and the more mainstream majority that supports those governments). And you could say it worked. Governments stepped up. Extremist groups in Tunisia are backpedalling. Etc. So we need to make this argument forcefully. The Satanic Video By BILL KELLER THE alchemy of modern media works with amazing speed. Start with a cheesy anti-Muslim video that resembles a bad trailer for a Sacha Baron Cohen comedy. It becomes YouTube fuel for protest across the Islamic world and a pretext for killing American diplomats. That angry spasm begets an inflammatory Newsweek cover, MUSLIM RAGE, which in turn inspires a Twitter hashtag that reduces the whole episode to .a running joke: There\'s no prayer room in this nightclub. #MuslimRage. You lose your nephew at the airport but you can\'t yell his name because it\'s JIHAD. #MuslimRage. From provocation to trauma to lampoon in a few short news cycles. It\'s over in a week, forgotten in two. Now back to Snooki and Honey Boo Boo. Except, of course, it\'s far from over. It moves temporarily off-screen, and then it is back: the Pakistani retailer accused last week of blasphemy because he refused to close his shops','Bill Keller piecePls print. An interesting piece. The argument that worked on my conservative Obama-hating (Hillary-respecting) friends, which Keller hints at in the \"slack\" he\'ll cut us, is that our denunciations of the video aren\'t an effort to debate the mob; they are an effort to give ammo to the right side to win the battle that Keller himself identifies (between extremists seeking to put \"pressure\" on weak transitional governments and the more mainstream majority that supports those governments). And you could say it worked. Governments stepped up. Extremist groups in Tunisia are backpedalling. Etc. So we need to make this argument forcefully. The Satanic Video By BILL KELLER THE alchemy of modern media works with amazing speed. Start with a cheesy anti-Muslim video that resembles a bad trailer for a Sacha Baron Cohen comedy. It becomes YouTube fuel for protest across the Islamic world and a pretext for killing American diplomats. That angry spasm begets an inflammatory Newsweek cover, \"MUSLIM RAGE,\" which in turn inspires a Twitter hashtag that reduces the whole episode to .a running joke: \"There\'s no prayer room in this nightclub. #MuslimRage.\" \"You lose your nephew at the airport but you can\'t yell his name because it\'s JIHAD. #MuslimRage.\" From provocation to trauma to lampoon in a few short news cycles. It\'s over in a week, forgotten in two. Now back to Snooki and Honey Boo Boo. Except, of course, it\'s far from over. It moves temporarily off-screen, and then it is back: the Pakistani retailer accused last week of \"blasphemy\" because he refused to close his shops'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Newsweek',9,1,'2502 - C05763899.txt','heads upYou probably already know this, but I just heard from a friend who is wired at Meet the Press that David Gregory will ask you about David Maziar, the Newsweek journalist arrested in Iran.','heads upYou probably already know this, but I just heard from a friend who is wired at Meet the Press that David Gregory will ask you about David Maziar, the Newsweek journalist arrested in Iran.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'News_broadcasting',1,1,'1903 - C05762423.txt','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks. Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting God is Great, mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf','here\'s juan cole you may not have seen. SidThursday, June 18, 2009 Day of Mourning, Protests, Called by Mousavi on Thursday Mir-Hosain Mousavi, who maintains he won last Friday\'s presidential election despite official assertions that he lost 2 to 1 to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is calling for another rally Thursday, this time in part to honor the persons killed by hardliners or security forces in the course of previous demonstrations. Mourning the martyr is as central to Iranian Shiite religious culture as it was to strains of medieval Catholicism in Europe, and Mousavi\'s camp is tapping into a powerful set of images and myths here. The archetypal Shiite martyr is Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who championed oppressed Muslims in Iraq and was cut down by the then Umayyad Muslim Empire. Redognition that a Muslim state might commit the ultimate in sacrilege by beheading a person who had been dangled on the Prophet\'s knee has imbued modern political Shiism with a distrust of the state. When Husayn\'s head was brought to the Umayyad caliph Yazid and deposited before his throne, older companions of the Prophet are said to have wept and remarked, \"I saw the Prophet\'s lips on those cheeks.\" Shiites ritually march, flagellate, and chant in honor of the martyred Imam or divinely-appointed leader. Today\'s protesters are wearing green, which symbolizes Mousavi\'s descent from the Prophet Muhammad. (Mousavi\'s family name refers to the Seventh Imam (descendant of the Prophet with claims to divine knowledge), Musa Kazim, whose tomb is in Kazimiya, north Baghdad. Sayyid families, those claiming descent from the Prophet, often take one of the Imams\' names as a family name to honor them, though of course they are also claiming descent from the previous Imams right back to the Prophet.) The repertoires of protest the reformists are using echo those of the 1978-79 Islamic Revolution-- they are chanting \"God is Great,\" mourning pious fallen martyrs, etc.-- another sign that this movement is not just alienated secularized elites. But now Mousavi\'s his supporters are also sporting black ribbons to indicate that they are in mourning for the fallen. Typically, the dead will be commemorated again at one month and at 40 days. In 1978 such demonstrations for those killed in previous demonstrations grew in size all through the year, till they reached an alleged million in the streets of Tehran. Since the reformists are already claiming Monday\'s rally was a million, you wonder where things will go from here. The regime\'s attempt to paint the protesters as nothing more than US intelligence agents underlines how wise President Obama has been not to insert himself forcefully into the situation in Iran. The reformers and the hard liners are not stable groupings. The core of each is competing for the allegiance of the general Iranian public. If the reformers can convince most Iranians of the justice of their cause, they will swing behind the opposition. If the hard liners can convince the public that the reformers are nothing more than cat\'s paws of a grasping, imperialist West-- i.e. that they are Ahmad Chalabis trying to bring Iran foreign occupation so as to get power themselves-- then the reformists will be crushed. Iranians value national independence above all, having suffered with a CIA-installed goverment for decades in the mid-twentieth century. The prescriptions of John McCain and Faux Cable news for muscular US diplomacy at this point are tone deaf'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'News_Corporation',1,1,'1066 - C05760303.txt','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a contract with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of top slicing the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies. There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. This was done for News International, a Tory insider said yesterday. Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened. In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the abysmal record of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its total failure to stop the BBC buying the Lonely','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a \"contract\" with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of \"top slicing\" the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies \"focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies\". There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. \"This was done for News International,\" a Tory insider said yesterday. \"Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened.\" In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the \"abysmal record\" of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its \"total failure\" to stop the BBC buying the Lonely'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'News_UK',1,2,'1066 - C05760303.txt','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a contract with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of top slicing the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies. There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. This was done for News International, a Tory insider said yesterday. Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened. In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the abysmal record of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its total failure to stop the BBC buying the Lonely','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a \"contract\" with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of \"top slicing\" the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies \"focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies\". There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. \"This was done for News International,\" a Tory insider said yesterday. \"Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened.\" In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the \"abysmal record\" of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its \"total failure\" to stop the BBC buying the Lonely'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Newt_Gingrich',1,1,'1080 - C05760321.txt','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall, he was expected to say that Reagan\'s constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, \"The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall,\" he was expected to say that Reagan\'s \"constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom\" undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'New_America_(organization)',1,1,'2062 - C05762707.txt','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and Longer Knives? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the whack-a-mole crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and \"Longer Knives\"? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the \"whack-a-mole\" crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'New_Delhi',4,1,'1689 - C05761656.txt','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsFyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mulcherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio. 3','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsFyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mulcherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio. 3'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'New_Delhi',4,1,'1695 - C05761680.txt','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsLong time politico, was close to rajiv ghandi. III send his bio to oscar to print for you. On election calls, SCA is recommending calls to Congress Party head Sonia Ghandi, outgoing FM Mukherjee, and incoming FM Krishna. We also have a call sheet for Prime Minister Singh in case you want to call. Please let me know if u want to do these calls tomorrow. What do we know about him? Fyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mukherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio.','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsLong time politico, was close to rajiv ghandi. III send his bio to oscar to print for you. On election calls, SCA is recommending calls to Congress Party head Sonia Ghandi, outgoing FM Mukherjee, and incoming FM Krishna. We also have a call sheet for Prime Minister Singh in case you want to call. Please let me know if u want to do these calls tomorrow. What do we know about him? Fyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mukherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'New_Delhi',4,1,'2563 - C05764035.txt','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design;'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'New_Delhi',4,1,'2693 - C05764270.txt','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaStrobe--This is wonderful news and such a fitting memorial to Booke.. Also. I would like to talk w you about your ideas of what I can/should be doing. Could I call in the next few days? What times are best for you? H Friends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Intl Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.org/eng/Issues-and-Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. <http://www.awid.org/eng> The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description:','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaStrobe--This is wonderful news and such a fitting memorial to Booke.. Also. I would like to talk w you about your ideas of what I can/should be doing. Could I call in the next few days? What times are best for you? H Friends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Intl Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.org/eng/Issues-and-Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. <http://www.awid.org/eng> The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description:'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'New_England',1,1,'1696 - C05761682.txt','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage, said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. He\'s out of step with the next generation. Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated, said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. \"Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage,\" said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. \"He\'s out of step with the next generation.\" Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. \"Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated,\" said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'New_Hampshire',1,1,'239 - C05739840.txt','Make Up Turned Break UpB6 November 27, 2012 Make Up Turned Break Up By MAUREEN DOWD WASHINGTON Are the Republican senators unreasonable? Or is the secretary of state-manqu undiplomatic? Did the senators sandbag Susan Rice? Or did Rice further inflame a tense situation? Is it a case of shooting the messenger and playing politics? Or is national security dangerously infected with politics? It seems as if it would have been simple enough for Rice to quickly admit that the administration talking points she used on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows about the slaughter in Benghazi were misleading. But she went silent. She has no wartime consigliere and, aside from the president\'s angry postelection defense of Rice, the White House ? perhaps relieved that she -14,as taking the heat rather than the president ? wasn\'t running a strong damage control operation that clarified matters. Still, on last Sunday\'s talk shows, John McCain and Lindsey Graham softened their tone a bit. She\'s not the problem, McCain said The problem is the president of the United States, for failing to swiftly tell Americans what his intelligence agencies had confirmed: that Benghazi was a terrorist attack involving Al Qa.eda. affiliates. When Rice asked to come to the Hill to meet with some of her Republican critics, it seemed dtente was nigh. But somehow the hour-and-a-half powwow caused an escalation, with McCain, Graham and Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire emerging to say they had more reservations than before. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who\'s scheduled to meet with Rice on Wednesday, suggested that she would be better suited to run the Democratic National Committee than State. If Rice can\'t soothe the egos of some cranky G.O.P. pots, how would she negotiate with China?','Make Up Turned Break UpB6 November 27, 2012 Make Up Turned Break Up By MAUREEN DOWD WASHINGTON Are the Republican senators unreasonable? Or is the secretary of state-manqu undiplomatic? Did the senators sandbag Susan Rice? Or did Rice further inflame a tense situation? Is it a case of shooting the messenger and playing politics? Or is national security dangerously infected with politics? It seems as if it would have been simple enough for Rice to quickly admit that the administration talking points she used on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows about the slaughter in Benghazi were misleading. But she went silent. She has no wartime consigliere and, aside from the president\'s angry postelection defense of Rice, the White House ? perhaps relieved that she -14,as taking the heat rather than the president ? wasn\'t running a strong damage control operation that clarified matters. Still, on last Sunday\'s talk shows, John McCain and Lindsey Graham softened their tone a bit. \"She\'s not the problem,\" McCain said The problem is the president of the United States,\" for failing to swiftly tell Americans what his intelligence agencies had confirmed: that Benghazi was a terrorist attack involving Al Qa.eda. affiliates. When Rice asked to come to the Hill to meet with some of her Republican critics, it seemed dtente was nigh. But somehow the hour-and-a-half powwow caused an escalation, with McCain, Graham and Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire emerging to say they had more reservations than before. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who\'s scheduled to meet with Rice on Wednesday, suggested that she would be better suited to run the Democratic National Committee than State. If Rice can\'t soothe the egos of some cranky G.O.P. pots, how would she negotiate with China?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'New_Hampshire_Avenue',1,1,'1840 - C05762253.txt','Thank you...againFyi Secretary Clinton\'s remarks at her Friday press conference with the Turkish Foreign Minister continued this Administration\'s excellent efforts to restore the credibility of the U.S. with Greece and Cyprus ? which will lead to important progress in the region. As you know, the Bush Administration consistently hid and defended actions by Turkey that were injurious to Cyprus and Greece, inconsistent with American values and principals, and also not in Turkey\'s best interests. We highlighted for the top leaders in our community that Secretary Clinton once again in front of the Turkish Foreign Minister, called for a bi-zonal and bi-communal federation for Cyprus as well as expressed the United States\' strong support for freedom of religion. With Secretary Clinton and others doing these kinds of things, America is moving to correct the biggest road block to a Cyprus settlement ? restoring American credibility with the Greek-Cypriots which was badly lost during the Bush Administration. Keep up the great work! Andy Manatos and Mike Manatos THE NATIONAL COORDINATED EFFORT OF HELLENES (CEH) 1100 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 393-7790 [fax] (202) 628-0225 E-mail: CoordinatedEffort@IVIanatos.com Remarks With Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC June 5, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Minister Davutoglu and I just had a very productive, broad-ranging, comprehensive discussion. And it is a great privilege to welcome him here to the State Department within the very first weeks of his having been appointed foreign minister. Of course, I was very honored to have gone to Turkey very early in my term as Secretary of State, and President Obama had a wonderful visit to Turkey. And all of that is to confirm the strength and importance of our partnership and alliance. We have a lot of work to do together. Turkey, the United States, and the entire global community certainly face a great number of challenges, but we also see opportunities. So our message coming out of the meeting today and our prior meetings is that we\'re going to deepen and strengthen our cooperation on an ongoing basis, because we believe that both Turkey and the United States have unique roles to play.','Thank you...againFyi Secretary Clinton\'s remarks at her Friday press conference with the Turkish Foreign Minister continued this Administration\'s excellent efforts to restore the credibility of the U.S. with Greece and Cyprus ? which will lead to important progress in the region. As you know, the Bush Administration consistently hid and defended actions by Turkey that were injurious to Cyprus and Greece, inconsistent with American values and principals, and also not in Turkey\'s best interests. We highlighted for the top leaders in our community that Secretary Clinton once again in front of the Turkish Foreign Minister, called for a \"bi-zonal and bi-communal federation\" for Cyprus as well as expressed the United States\' strong support for \"freedom of religion.\" With Secretary Clinton and others doing these kinds of things, America is moving to correct the biggest road block to a Cyprus settlement ? restoring American credibility with the Greek-Cypriots which was badly lost during the Bush Administration. Keep up the great work! Andy Manatos and Mike Manatos THE NATIONAL COORDINATED EFFORT OF HELLENES (CEH) 1100 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 393-7790 [fax] (202) 628-0225 E-mail: CoordinatedEffort@IVIanatos.com Remarks With Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC June 5, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Minister Davutoglu and I just had a very productive, broad-ranging, comprehensive discussion. And it is a great privilege to welcome him here to the State Department within the very first weeks of his having been appointed foreign minister. Of course, I was very honored to have gone to Turkey very early in my term as Secretary of State, and President Obama had a wonderful visit to Turkey. And all of that is to confirm the strength and importance of our partnership and alliance. We have a lot of work to do together. Turkey, the United States, and the entire global community certainly face a great number of challenges, but we also see opportunities. So our message coming out of the meeting today and our prior meetings is that we\'re going to deepen and strengthen our cooperation on an ongoing basis, because we believe that both Turkey and the United States have unique roles to play.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'New_International_Version',1,1,'2807 - C05764517.txt','08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non- 08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services inImmigrant Visa Services in Honduras Attachments: 090825 Honduras NIV suspension Statement.doc FYI Honduras For Immediate Release and Posting This email was sent by mooreic2@state.gov U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release August 25, 2009 2009/853 STATEMENT BY IAN KELLY, SPOKESMAN Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services in Honduras The OAS Foreign Ministers mission is in Honduras seeking support for the San Jose Accord, which would restore the democratic and constitutional order and resolve the political crisis in Honduras. In support of this mission and as a consequence of the de facto regime\'s reluctance to sign the San Jose Accord, the U.S. Department of State is conducting a full review of our visa policy in Honduras. As part of that review, we are suspending non-emergency, non-immigrant visa services in the consular section of our embassy in Honduras, effective August 26. We firmly believe a negotiated solution is the appropriate way forward and the San Jose Accord is the best solution. ###','08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non- 08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services inImmigrant Visa Services in Honduras Attachments: 090825 Honduras NIV suspension Statement.doc FYI Honduras For Immediate Release and Posting This email was sent by mooreic2@state.gov U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release August 25, 2009 2009/853 STATEMENT BY IAN KELLY, SPOKESMAN Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services in Honduras The OAS Foreign Ministers mission is in Honduras seeking support for the San Jose Accord, which would restore the democratic and constitutional order and resolve the political crisis in Honduras. In support of this mission and as a consequence of the de facto regime\'s reluctance to sign the San Jose Accord, the U.S. Department of State is conducting a full review of our visa policy in Honduras. As part of that review, we are suspending non-emergency, non-immigrant visa services in the consular section of our embassy in Honduras, effective August 26. We firmly believe a negotiated solution is the appropriate way forward and the San Jose Accord is the best solution. ###'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'New_Jersey',9,1,'2142 - C05762815.txt','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma.? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time.','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma.? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'New_Jersey',9,1,'2404 - C05763576.txt','Honduran President Zelaya in the United States (SBU)USUN New York reports Honduran President Zelaya arrived in New Jersey on a private Venezuelan aircraft and will address the United Nations at 1100 EDT. 121','Honduran President Zelaya in the United States (SBU)USUN New York reports Honduran President Zelaya arrived in New Jersey on a private Venezuelan aircraft and will address the United Nations at 1100 EDT. 121'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'New_Jersey',9,1,'2804 - C05764510.txt','if S asks about Libyafyi I talked to the Libyan Foreign Minister, Musa Kusa, today. He clearly gets it. He said that Megrahi would NOT appear on the September 1 revolution day festivities (40th anniversary of the green revolution). And he said that he totally understood that Qadhafi should stay in New York and not set up a tent in New Jersey. At the same time, others from the MFA called in our Embassy in Tripoli and called in the UK ambassador. The Libyans are clearly looking for a way out of the self-inflicted mess. Let\'s hope that these wiser heads can prevail on Qadhafi. We\'ve double-tracked with the (very good and long-suffering) Libyan Ambassador here. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209','if S asks about Libyafyi I talked to the Libyan Foreign Minister, Musa Kusa, today. He clearly \"gets it.\" He said that Megrahi would NOT appear on the September 1 revolution day festivities (40th anniversary of the \"green revolution\"). And he said that he totally understood that Qadhafi should stay in New York and not set up a tent in New Jersey. At the same time, others from the MFA called in our Embassy in Tripoli and called in the UK ambassador. The Libyans are clearly looking for a way out of the self-inflicted mess. Let\'s hope that these wiser heads can prevail on Qadhafi. We\'ve double-tracked with the (very good and long-suffering) Libyan Ambassador here. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'New_Jersey',9,1,'2828 - C05764544.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'New_Jersey',9,1,'2831 - C05764547.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'New_Jersey',9,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'New_Jersey',9,1,'3683 - C05766547.txt','Letter to LautenbergHi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time. Sincerely,','Letter to LautenbergHi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which challenges this suspension. Like you, we are eager to learn of the outcome of this appeal. We understand a decision could be announced shortly. You can be assured that we will continue advocating for the reunification of Sean and his father and pressing the Government of Brazil to ensure swift consideration of the Goldman case so that this long legal process may reach a final conclusion without further delay. In the meantime, please be assured that the State Department as well as the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia has been and will continue to be a resource to the Goldman family during this trying time. Sincerely,'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'New_Jersey',9,1,'3685 - C05766550.txt','Letter to LautenbergThanks. The letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which','Letter to LautenbergThanks. The letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts. We have worked closely with the Government of Brazil to ensure it upholds its obligations under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. We were quite concerned by last week\'s decision suspending the order reuniting Sean with his father. We were encouraged, however, by the appeal filed last Friday by the Brazilian Solicitor General which'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'New_Jersey',9,1,'3694 - C05766562.txt','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts.','Letter to LautenbergThe letter is good to go w me. HRC. Hi Huma ? could you please show this to the Secretary? Senator Reid\'s staff and Senator Lautenberg would like the letter below sent to his office today. Upon receipt of the letter, we are told Senator Lautenberg will lift his hold on the GSP and ATPDA trade legislation. I know the Secretary would prefer to wait until there is a final decision in Brazil, but it is still unclear when that decision will come (may not even be today) and we have drafted the letter so that it still makes sense regardless of how and when the court rules. Thanks, and I\'m at my desk if she wants to discuss it further. Rich Dear Senator Lautenberg, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you this past weekend regarding the custody case of Sean Goldman, the young American boy wrongfully detained in Brazil for more than five years. As we discussed, the Administration has long maintained that Sean should be reunited with his father David in New Jersey. I have made a point of emphasizing this position with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim during our many conversations, as have other U.S. Officials with their Brazilian counterparts.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'New_Labour',2,1,'1661 - C05761557.txt','Miliband...Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak with him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid At last, a great mobile device for under $50. Take a Peek!','Miliband...Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal; 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak with him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid At last, a great mobile device for under $50. Take a Peek!'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'New_Labour',2,1,'1664 - C05761562.txt','Miliband...Ok now, Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Very sorry to read this confirmation. Email if and when it would be convenient to call you. Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak wi th him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid','Miliband...Ok now, Sent via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry Very sorry to read this confirmation. Email if and when it would be convenient to call you. Hillary: Spoke with Jonathan Powell. What we heard is accurate. More: Labour will suffer a large defeat in the European elections on June 4. (New poll in Guardian shows widespread disaffection with all parties as a result of the Commons expenses scandal; 27 percent voting for fringe parties.) Gordon will attempt to overwhelm news coverage of the loss with a cabinet reshuffle, as early as the next day, June 5. The plot (sounds like the Tudors): David is the target, from multiple angles and motives, personal ambition mixed with anti-Blairism. Peter has always wanted to be Foreign Secretary, a job held by his grandfather, Herbert Morrison. (Morrison was also deputy PM, why doesn\'t Peter want that?) New Labour people regard Peter as more ambitious than New Labour at this point. He supported Gordon\'s utterly misbegotten and wildly unpopular proposal to raise the top tax rate to 50 percent. The fallout is less resentment of the affluent to paying more or grudging understanding of need for new revenues as it is a sense that Labour under Gordon is abandoning the project for social aspiration and opportunity that is at the heart of the New Labour message. Ed Balls, one of Gordon\'s closest longtime advisers, is also determined to topple David. Balls is a contemporary of David\'s, wants to be leader of the party himself, and continues the Gordon v. Tony bitter rivalry into the future. Balls is currently Minister for Children and Schools and was linked to Damian McBride (Gordon\'s hatchetman, who has trashed Blairites, got caught out on his blogging scheme to smear Cameron). If Gordon names Peter to David\'s job, Balls would take Peter\'s and become Business Secretary. David would be pushed into Home Secretary. Once Balls takes Peter\'s job, Balls will likely reverse Peter\'s privatization proposal for the Royal Mail to win support from party\'s left-wing base, beginning of his campaign against David for post-Gordon leadership struggle. Tony sees the situation as terminal. Hope to speak wi th him soon. He is trying to become President of Europe if and when Lisbon treaty passes. Jonathan made an interesting and ironic comment about Colin Powell, given Tony\'s deference to him, that Powell\'s flaw was being too deferential to Bush. From bitter experience, Jonathan is wishing you well, be close to the president, and advance your ideas, too. There\'s more for when we can talk. Sid'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'New_media',3,1,'1248 - C05760568.txt','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an ask-the-secretary column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to text the secretary. (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals, said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an \"ask-the-secretary\" column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to \"text the secretary.\" (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) \"New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals,\" said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'New_media',3,1,'2701 - C05764287.txt','Video Success and Another IdeaSee below my email Katie: First ? I want to say again what a great job you have done on Food Security ? not only the video but helping us get the site up and ready in less than 24 hours ? many thanks. Love the metrics below ? makes it all worth it. Second ? let\'s set a time to discuss this new idea. Yeah! cdm Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1: It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries','Video Success and Another IdeaSee below my email Katie: First ? I want to say again what a great job you have done on Food Security ? not only the video but helping us get the site up and ready in less than 24 hours ? many thanks. Love the metrics below ? makes it all worth it. Second ? let\'s set a time to discuss this new idea. Yeah! cdm Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1: It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'New_media',3,1,'2704 - C05764294.txt','Video Success and Another IdeaI can attest to the fact that this has thus far been the shining star of the initiative (from a non-policy perspective) and I think speaks to how hrc will do diplomacy and development differently. In addition to what katie mentioned-- Institute for International Education (goodman) included it in their weekly email to more than 8000 institutions, Pepsi showed it an internal meeting last week and will show it at a global conference this week, and CGI has gotten feedback about the video and has gotten increased interest in commitments in this area. It has also been pushed out to posts through internal sites. We are also trying to see if we can get it in a rotation or on mtvU or their website and bet as part of the world food day push. Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1. It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries tremendous weight that in a short amount of time and little push to reach out to communities we have raised the bar for engaging content through video.','Video Success and Another IdeaI can attest to the fact that this has thus far been the shining star of the initiative (from a non-policy perspective) and I think speaks to how hrc will do diplomacy and development differently. In addition to what katie mentioned-- Institute for International Education (goodman) included it in their weekly email to more than 8000 institutions, Pepsi showed it an internal meeting last week and will show it at a global conference this week, and CGI has gotten feedback about the video and has gotten increased interest in commitments in this area. It has also been pushed out to posts through internal sites. We are also trying to see if we can get it in a rotation or on mtvU or their website and bet as part of the world food day push. Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1. It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries tremendous weight that in a short amount of time and little push to reach out to communities we have raised the bar for engaging content through video.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'New_Mexico',1,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'New_Mexico_State_Road_8',1,1,'2640 - C05764161.txt','Mini Schedule 9/18/09 Friday10:10 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Brookings Institution 10:20 am ARRIVE Brookings Institution IP:25 am SPEECH AT THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION 11:30 am Location: Falk Auditorium Approx. 110 ppl expected. You take 08..A. I:I .:15 en DEPART Brookings Institution *En in r.to &Tn. Dcpsitmelt 11:35 am (t) PHONE CALL w/QUARTET ENVOY TONY BILAIR (T) En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 17:0 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR \'ii\'..tiPCY POWELL, 12:20 nm DFRIECTOR. CEI:FRAII. OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE AND DIRECTOR OE HUMAN _RESOURCES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\'h Floor At..pC7\':L 75 ppl expected. 12:3J prri I.> JNCII. w./JIM S\'IEINBERG , 1:30 pm Jam Room, fIth Finer ? !, 1(4 OP vi.1)+.:\'.\'i1 .CRAl Y ?71t1E0 f!$1.11.I,T,EN.GE WINNERS !.:tam Trir...?11 Preps. 1:45 pm HRIEV.IING :cr. 1.11,miri4 2:00 pm Sei.iretary\'s Office 2:A0 min !DEPART State Department *En route Foreign Service Institute  2: Instir\'Ite 3:00 pi). *V2i..Y.0 1- 0 \'1HE .i\'t)1F4,..EiGNI SERVICE INSTITUTE (FSI) ? , Fni-eigr Affairs T-aining Center *Open, press. i\'..118 i licreig..i Sak 1, 101.14: Si 5:10 nm 8:SO 6.4L . 101.?.,.:\' A:111.111.s .A,i7B . L\' mireixs AFB 9:00 ror. FA EPA nr.Pews AFB via 0-5 Air Force Aircraft Tail #90404 \' --Ft( C i1L3\' 9:50 pm 91.1-.2.1..n-6151) BEST COPY AVAILABLE 95','Mini Schedule 9/18/09 Friday10:10 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Brookings Institution 10:20 am ARRIVE Brookings Institution IP:25 am SPEECH AT THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION 11:30 am Location: Falk Auditorium \"Approx. 110 ppl expected. You take 08..A. I:I .:15 en DEPART Brookings Institution *En in r.to &Tn.; Dcpsitmelt 11:35 am (t) PHONE CALL w/QUARTET ENVOY TONY BILAIR (T) En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 17:0; pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR \'ii\'.;.tiPCY POWELL, 12:20 nm DFRIECTOR. CEI:FRAII. OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE AND DIRECTOR OE HUMAN _RESOURCES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\'h Floor At..pC7\':L 75 ppl expected. 12:3J prri I.> JNCII. w./JIM S\'IEINBERG , 1:30 pm Jam Room, fIth Finer ? ;!, ;1(4 OP vi.1)+.:\'.\'i1 .CRAl Y ?71t1E0 f!$1.11.I,T,EN.GE WINNERS !.:tam Trir...?11 Preps. 1:45 pm HRIEV.IING :cr. 1.11,miri4 2:00 pm Sei.iretary\'s Office 2:A0 min !DEPART State Department *En route Foreign Service Institute \" 2:\" Instir\'Ite 3:00 pi). *V2i..;Y.0 1- 0 \'1HE .i\'t)1F4,..EiGNI SERVICE INSTITUTE (FSI) ? , Fni-eigr Affairs T-aining Center *Open, press. i\'..118 i licreig..i Sak 1, 101.14: Si 5:10 nm 8:SO 6.4L . 101.?.,.:\' A:111.111.s .A,i7B . L\' mireixs AFB 9:00 ror. FA EPA nr.Pews AFB via 0-5 Air Force Aircraft Tail #90404 \' --Ft( C i1L3\' 9:50 pm 91.1-.2.1..n-6151) BEST COPY AVAILABLE 95'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'New_Partnership_for_Africas_Development',1,1,'2043 - C05762679.txt','fyiSee traffic below ? read down to first email Libya is hosting the AU summit at the end of June and the theme for the summit is agriculture. Gaddafi is most likely trying to build up international support for the summit. Jeff has been in contact w/ AU and NEPAD reps and encouraged them to write a letter. Interesting. Why? ? Gaddafi is sending a letter to President Obama tomorrow about food security and asking U.S. to increase its support ? The head of NEPAD and AU are sending a letter to S Clinton tomorrow also about food security Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Cell: Blackberry: Email: StremlauMH@state.gov','fyiSee traffic below ? read down to first email Libya is hosting the AU summit at the end of June and the theme for the summit is agriculture. Gaddafi is most likely trying to build up international support for the summit. Jeff has been in contact w/ AU and NEPAD reps and encouraged them to write a letter. Interesting. Why? ? Gaddafi is sending a letter to President Obama tomorrow about food security and asking U.S. to increase its support ? The head of NEPAD and AU are sending a letter to S Clinton tomorrow also about food security Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Cell: Blackberry: Email: StremlauMH@state.gov'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'New_START',2,1,'1974 - C05762567.txt','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do, said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. \"All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do,\" said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'New_START',2,1,'2913 - C05764678.txt','QuestionFuchsMH@state.gov III get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel Us?','QuestionFuchsMH@state.gov III get numbers What is Mike Fuchs\'s email/tel Us?'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'New_Years_Day',5,1,'3403 - C05765980.txt','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures. Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero; long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: \"On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures.\" Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'New_Years_Day',5,1,'3415 - C05766007.txt','ScheduleThank you and a very happy new year to you both! Will make sure to add to the calendar. First, Happy Happy New Year, Lona, to you and your family and thank you for another wonderful year of getting me organized w your legendary good spirits and calm in the midst of chaos. Here\'s to an even better 2010! And, here are a few dates to keep track of--','ScheduleThank you and a very happy new year to you both! Will make sure to add to the calendar. First, Happy Happy New Year, Lona, to you and your family and thank you for another wonderful year of getting me organized w your legendary good spirits and calm in the midst of chaos. Here\'s to an even better 2010! And, here are a few dates to keep track of--'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'New_Years_Day',5,1,'3421 - C05766015.txt','Blackwater caseHarold--- First, Happy New Year to you and your family and thank you for all of your great work this past year. I am looking B5 forward to the year ahead. Second, what can we do about Judge Urbina\'s ruling example, what is the likelihood of success on appeal? Can the US file a civil action against the company? Pay compensation to the victims? What other options do we have? All the best, H','Blackwater caseHarold--- First, Happy New Year to you and your family and thank you for all of your great work this past year. I am looking B5 forward to the year ahead. Second, what can we do about Judge Urbina\'s ruling example, what is the likelihood of success on appeal? Can the US file a civil action against the company? Pay compensation to the victims? What other options do we have? All the best, H'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'New_Years_Day',5,1,'3713 - C05766601.txt','QuestionFirst, Happy New Year to Jen and Stern clan. Hope to talk soon about our way forward for 2010. I received the following email from Jairem Ramesh over the holidays. I intend to respond in kind but wanted to run by you for advice. Thx. HRC--- Dear Madam Secretary of State: It was wonderful catching up with you in Copenhagen. The opportunity to interact with President Obama and you at the very last minute to salvage the Copenhagen Accord at the US-BASIC Summit Meeting was fantastic and unforgettable for me personally. I am still reeling from that historic 75 minutes!!','QuestionFirst, Happy New Year to Jen and Stern clan. Hope to talk soon about our way forward for 2010. I received the following email from Jairem Ramesh over the holidays. I intend to respond in kind but wanted to run by you for advice. Thx. HRC--- Dear Madam Secretary of State: It was wonderful catching up with you in Copenhagen. The opportunity to interact with President Obama and you at the very last minute to salvage the Copenhagen Accord at the US-BASIC Summit Meeting was fantastic and unforgettable for me personally. I am still reeling from that historic 75 minutes!!'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'New_Years_Day',5,1,'3716 - C05766609.txt','Happy New Year!Happy New Year to you as well! It\'s been an honor to work for you. I\'m excited -- and bracing -- for the work ahead. As for business, I\'ve sent along the outline for the year-end POTUS report and the first weekly Af-Pak report. Jake--I hope you and the Sullivan clan had a glorious and joyous holiday and that you\'re revved up for 2010! Thanks for all you did to make this past year a successful launch. Now, the hard work starts as we try to deliver. But, it\'s no hyperbole to say you are a joy to work. Onward--and upward! H','Happy New Year!Happy New Year to you as well! It\'s been an honor to work for you. I\'m excited -- and bracing -- for the work ahead. As for business, I\'ve sent along the outline for the year-end POTUS report and the first weekly Af-Pak report. Jake--I hope you and the Sullivan clan had a glorious and joyous holiday and that you\'re revved up for 2010! Thanks for all you did to make this past year a successful launch. Now, the hard work starts as we try to deliver. But, it\'s no hyperbole to say you are a joy to work. Onward--and upward! H'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'New_York',10,1,'1119 - C05760371.txt','Qadahfi and New JerseyKudos to all. FYI Media now calling to confirm details put out in this statement. Ian Libyan Reps tell Rothman Quaddafi not coming to Englewood FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 28, 2009 4:04 pm EST Contact: Bob Decheine (202) 550-7869 Washington, D.C. based representatives of the Libyan government have informed Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) that Col. Moammar Quaddafi, will not be staying in Englewood, New Jersey if he comes to the United States for the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly next month. This information has not yet been confirmed by the White House or the State Department. I am very pleased that Moammar Quaddafi will apparently not be coming to Englewood. His appearance would have presented unnecessary safety and security issues for the residents of Englewood and the Libyan diplomats, said Rothman. I want to thank President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the literally dozens of their appointees I have had the pleasure to work so closely with over the past seven days in achieving this result. I also want to thank the Libyan government for their hard work and consideration in resolving this matter in such a positive fashion. Thanks, Pat. Adding Erica. Colleagues On the assumption that the Department is ready to take the position that we will not permit him to use the NJ property, recommend the following after consultations with the lawyers and experts who handle our hostship responsibilities The Department of State has consulted with the Government of Libya regarding the impending visit of Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi to attend the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. In keeping with prior arrangements, the Englewood, New Jersey property is not available for any use in connection with the upcoming visit I don\'t think that we want/need to get into particulars about boroughs within NYC Regards Pat p.s. am not sure he is President, I think [but am not sure] that is isn\'t just called Colonel PJ Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT','Qadahfi and New JerseyKudos to all. FYI Media now calling to confirm details put out in this statement. Ian Libyan Reps tell Rothman Quaddafi not coming to Englewood FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 28, 2009 4:04 pm EST Contact: Bob Decheine (202) 550-7869 Washington, D.C. based representatives of the Libyan government have informed Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) that Col. Moammar Quaddafi, will not be staying in Englewood, New Jersey if he comes to the United States for the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly next month. This information has not yet been confirmed by the White House or the State Department. \"I am very pleased that Moammar Quaddafi will apparently not be coming to Englewood. His appearance would have presented unnecessary safety and security issues for the residents of Englewood and the Libyan diplomats,\" said Rothman. I want to thank President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the literally dozens of their appointees I have had the pleasure to work so closely with over the past seven days in achieving this result. I also want to thank the Libyan government for their hard work and consideration in resolving this matter in such a positive fashion.\" Thanks, Pat. Adding Erica. Colleagues On the assumption that the Department is ready to take the position that we will not permit him to use the NJ property, recommend the following after consultations with the lawyers and experts who handle our \"hostship\" responsibilities The Department of State has consulted with the Government of Libya regarding the impending visit of Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi to attend the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. In keeping with prior arrangements, the Englewood, New Jersey property is not available for any use in connection with the upcoming visit I don\'t think that we want/need to get into particulars about boroughs within NYC Regards Pat p.s. am not sure he is \"President\", I think [but am not sure] that is isn\'t just called \"Colonel\" PJ Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'New_York',10,1,'1597 - C05761437.txt','LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT.Whoo hoo! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT. On Monday I posted that Rep. Howard Berman had introduced the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (H.R. 2410) late last week, which covers a broad range of foreign policy and diplomacy issues, one of which is to end the long-standing practice of excluding the committed partners of Foreign Service officers from the benefits routinely provided to the spouses and children of officers serving abroad. q12-oday, news of developments in that area: Berman, in a hearing on funding for the Foreign Service, said he would drop ? his legislative bid as \'it is my expectation, based on very recent conversations, that the Secretary of State will move forward with implementing all of the benefits provided in that provision in the very near future.\' The congressman invited to the hearing Michael Guest, the former US ambassador to Romania who in 2007 left the Foreign Service, citing unfair treatment of his partner. In February, Rep. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter co-signed by Senators Russ Feingold and Ron Wyden, and Rep. Ileana Ros- Lehtinen to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asking that inequities be remedied. Clinton said that such remedies were on a fast timeline. Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m --001636c5b5264ec217046a5fee7c--','LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT.Whoo hoo! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T LAWMAKER EXPECTS CLINTON TO SOON FIX GAY INEQUITIES AT STATE DEPT. On Monday I posted that Rep. Howard Berman had introduced the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (H.R. 2410) late last week, which covers a broad range of foreign policy and diplomacy issues, one of which is to \"end the long-standing practice of excluding the committed partners of Foreign Service officers from the benefits routinely provided to the spouses and children of officers serving abroad.\" q12-oday, news of developments in that area: \"Berman, in a hearing on funding for the Foreign Service, said he would drop ? his legislative bid as \'it is my expectation, based on very recent conversations, that the Secretary of State will move forward with implementing all of the benefits provided in that provision in the very near future.\' The congressman invited to the hearing Michael Guest, the former US ambassador to Romania who in 2007 left the Foreign Service, citing unfair treatment of his partner.\" In February, Rep. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter co-signed by Senators Russ Feingold and Ron Wyden, and Rep. Ileana Ros- Lehtinen to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asking that inequities be remedied. Clinton said that such remedies were \"on a fast timeline.\" Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m --001636c5b5264ec217046a5fee7c--'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'New_York',10,1,'1599 - C05761439.txt','Are you getting ready to do something on g/1 employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see email I recieved below)email I recieved below) Fyi *1/0ers* Heads up -- A friend just sent this to me. Does anyone have any intel? This is a huge step and kudos to Sec. Clinton for expending the political capital to be the first federal agency to do this! FYI. Berman just spoke about it. ?Enact two items sought by the Foreign Service: elimination of a rule that inadvertently reduces the pay of officers serving overseas by as much as 20 percent, and extension to same-sex partners of the benefits given to spouses and their families, such as access to U.S. health care and moving expenses. This last provision is likely to provoke GOP objections. I don\'t have the source my friend used, but hopefully some of you might. If this is true (which I hope it is), we have to start gearing up for the battle to support her now! Yours in the struggle for equality, + Phil* Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m: --001636c5a8d1a9d288046a5af203-- Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','Are you getting ready to do something on g/1 employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see Are you getting ready to do something on g/I employees? -- it\'s leaking out (see email I recieved below)email I recieved below) Fyi *1/0ers* Heads up -- A friend just sent this to me. Does anyone have any intel? This is a huge step and kudos to Sec. Clinton for expending the political capital to be the first federal agency to do this! FYI. Berman just spoke about it. ?Enact two items sought by the Foreign Service: elimination of a rule that inadvertently reduces the pay of officers serving overseas by as much as 20 percent, and extension to same-sex partners of the benefits given to spouses and their families, such as access to U.S. health care and moving expenses. This last provision is likely to provoke GOP objections. I don\'t have the source my friend used, but hopefully some of you might. If this is true (which I hope it is), we have to start gearing up for the battle to support her now! Yours in the struggle for equality, + Phil* Richard Socarides Brady Klein Weissman LLP 501 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 w: 212.949.5800 m: --001636c5a8d1a9d288046a5af203-- Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'New_York',10,1,'1795 - C05761909.txt','The speech hit a home run todayFYI Thank you! Dr. Allan E. Goodman President and CEO Institute of International Education 809 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017-3580 Phone: Fax: (212)984-5566 INi1 $Xl( 0,h Anniversary Learn more about IIE and our work. Visit us online today! www.iie.orq Fulbright Program: www.fulbrightonline.org / Scholar Rescue Fund: www.iie.org/srf IIE Membership Network: www.iienetwork.orq IIE Publications: vovw.iiebooks.org / Your Definitive Study Abroad Resources: www.iiepassport.orq 11','The speech hit a home run todayFYI Thank you! Dr. Allan E. Goodman President and CEO Institute of International Education 809 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017-3580 Phone: Fax: (212)984-5566 INi1 $Xl( 0,h Anniversary Learn more about IIE and our work. Visit us online today! www.iie.orq Fulbright Program: www.fulbrightonline.org / Scholar Rescue Fund: www.iie.org/srf IIE Membership Network: www.iienetwork.orq IIE Publications: vovw.iiebooks.org / Your Definitive Study Abroad Resources: www.iiepassport.orq 11'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'New_York',10,1,'2404 - C05763576.txt','Honduran President Zelaya in the United States (SBU)USUN New York reports Honduran President Zelaya arrived in New Jersey on a private Venezuelan aircraft and will address the United Nations at 1100 EDT. 121','Honduran President Zelaya in the United States (SBU)USUN New York reports Honduran President Zelaya arrived in New Jersey on a private Venezuelan aircraft and will address the United Nations at 1100 EDT. 121'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'New_York',10,1,'2405 - C05763578.txt','Honduras interim govt sending mission to WashingtonTEGUCIGALPA, June 30 (Reuters) - An interim government set up after a military coup in Honduras said it will send a delegation of politicians, business leaders and lawyers to Washington on Wednesday for talks on the crisis. ? Roberto Micheletti, sworn in as caretaker president after leftist President Manuel Zelaya was toppled by the army on Sunday, announced the mission after Zelaya traveled to New York and Washington to address the United Nations and Organization of American States. Brian Himmelsteib Watch Officer S/ES-0 U.S. Department of State 202-647-1512 122','Honduras interim govt sending mission to WashingtonTEGUCIGALPA, June 30 (Reuters) - An interim government set up after a military coup in Honduras said it will send a delegation of politicians, business leaders and lawyers to Washington on Wednesday for talks on the crisis. ? Roberto Micheletti, sworn in as caretaker president after leftist President Manuel Zelaya was toppled by the army on Sunday, announced the mission after Zelaya traveled to New York and Washington to address the United Nations and Organization of American States. Brian Himmelsteib Watch Officer S/ES-0 U.S. Department of State 202-647-1512 122'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'New_York',10,1,'2948 - C05764749.txt','Qadahfi and New JerseyFYI Media now calling to confirm details put out in this statement. Ian Libyan Reps tell Rothman Quaddafi not coming to Englewood FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 28, 2009 4:04 pm EST Contact: Bob Decheine (202) 550-7869 Washington, D.C. based representatives of the Libyan government have informed Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) that Col. Moammar Quaddafi, will not be staying in Englewood, New Jersey if he comes to the United States for the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly next month. This information has not yet been confirmed by the White House or the State Department. I am very pleased that Moammar Quaddafi will apparently not be coming to Englewood. His appearance would have presented unnecessary safety and security issues for the residents of Englewood and the Libyan diplomats, said Rothman. I want to thank President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the literally dozens of their appointees I have had the pleasure to work so closely with over the past seven days in achieving this result. I also want to thank the Libyan government for their hard work and consideration in resolving this matter in such a positive fashion. Thanks, Pat. Adding Erica. 2R7 Colleagues On the assumption that the Department is ready to take the position that we will not permit him to use the NJ property, recommend the following after consultations with the lawyers and experts who handle our hostship responsibilities The Department of State has consulted with the Government of Libya regarding the impending visit of Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi to attend the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. In keeping with prior arrangements, the Englewood, New Jersey property is not available for any use in connection with the upcoming visit I don\'t think that we want/need to get into particulars about boroughs within NYC Regards Pat p.s. am not sure he is President, I think [but am not sure] that is isn\'t just called Colonel Pi Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT 289','Qadahfi and New JerseyFYI Media now calling to confirm details put out in this statement. Ian Libyan Reps tell Rothman Quaddafi not coming to Englewood FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 28, 2009 4:04 pm EST Contact: Bob Decheine (202) 550-7869 Washington, D.C. based representatives of the Libyan government have informed Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) that Col. Moammar Quaddafi, will not be staying in Englewood, New Jersey if he comes to the United States for the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly next month. This information has not yet been confirmed by the White House or the State Department. \"I am very pleased that Moammar Quaddafi will apparently not be coming to Englewood. His appearance would have presented unnecessary safety and security issues for the residents of Englewood and the Libyan diplomats,\" said Rothman. I want to thank President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the literally dozens of their appointees I have had the pleasure to work so closely with over the past seven days in achieving this result. I also want to thank the Libyan government for their hard work and consideration in resolving this matter in such a positive fashion.\" Thanks, Pat. Adding Erica. 2R7 Colleagues On the assumption that the Department is ready to take the position that we will not permit him to use the NJ property, recommend the following after consultations with the lawyers and experts who handle our \"hostship\" responsibilities The Department of State has consulted with the Government of Libya regarding the impending visit of Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi to attend the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. In keeping with prior arrangements, the Englewood, New Jersey property is not available for any use in connection with the upcoming visit I don\'t think that we want/need to get into particulars about boroughs within NYC Regards Pat p.s. am not sure he is \"President\", I think [but am not sure] that is isn\'t just called \"Colonel\" Pi Importance: High Team ? we really need something to go out today regarding Qadahfi\'s visit to the UNGA. There is a rally in NJ planned for Sunday morning ? that rally is growing in scope and impact as the time passes. The Congressional interest and concern is also growing stronger. I would propose a statement from PJ, along the lines of the one below, but am open to other ideas. Issuing something next week will not help us all that much. DRAFT STATEMENT 289'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'New_York',10,1,'2983 - C05764825.txt','World Food Prize - Chair and CEO of PepsiCo and Sec. VilsackFYI Keynote lunch speaker was Indra Nooyi, the chair and ceo of Pepsi Co. She noted that this event is growing in both size and importance every year. Attendence at the lunch alone was over 950 people including Secretary Vilsack and ministers from many countries. She specifically complemented Secretary Clinton\'s role in the Sept 26 UN event. Nooyi used much of her address challenging the private sector to do their part in carrying out the strategy unveiled in New York. Secretary Vilsack gave a very powerful address that focused on our efforts feed hungry children and the need to do more. He refered to working with Secretary Clinton or to under Secretary Clinton\'s leadership at least 3 times. It was very well done. Bill','World Food Prize - Chair and CEO of PepsiCo and Sec. VilsackFYI Keynote lunch speaker was Indra Nooyi, the chair and ceo of Pepsi Co. She noted that this event is growing in both size and importance every year. Attendence at the lunch alone was over 950 people including Secretary Vilsack and ministers from many countries. She specifically complemented Secretary Clinton\'s role in the Sept 26 UN event. Nooyi used much of her address challenging the private sector to do their part in carrying out the strategy unveiled in New York. Secretary Vilsack gave a very powerful address that focused on our efforts feed hungry children and the need to do more. He refered to working with Secretary Clinton or to \"under Secretary Clinton\'s leadership\" at least 3 times. It was very well done. Bill'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'New_York',10,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'New_York',10,1,'3304 - C05765813.txt','Mini Schedule 9/11/098:00 am BREAKFAST w/SENATORS MCCAIN, LIEBERMAN AND COLLINS 9:00 am James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 9:00 am DROP-BY MEETING w/SE MITCHELL 9:15 am S Conference Room 9:30 am MEETING w/LT. GENERAL PAUL SELVA (JCS) 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:55 am MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR TERRENCE LEE BARNICH, 10:30 am George C. Marshall Auditorium 10:50 am BRIEFING w/CHRISTOPHER HILL U.S. AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ 11:50 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 11:50 am DROP-BY w/CAMBODIAN PARLIMENTARIAN MU SOCHUA 11:55 am Secretary\'s Office *Official photo. 11:55 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:00 pm ARRIVE White House 12:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE MEETING w/RAHM EMMANUEL 12:45 pm COS Office, West Wing 1:00 pm SUNDAY MEETING PREP 2:45 pm White House Situation Room 2:50 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 2:55 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:00 pm WOMEN\'S FUND MEETING 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:40 pm DEPART State Department *En route Andrews AFB 4:05 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 4:15 pm DEPART Andrews AFB via Air Force Aircraft Tail ilTbd *En route New York, NY 5:05 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 5:10 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport *En route Beacon Theater 5:55 pm ARRIVE Beacon Theater 6:00 pm KEYNOTE REMARKS AT THE SEPTEMBER 116 NATIONAL 6:45 pm DAY OF SERVICE COMMEMORATION Beacon Theater 6:50 pm DEPART Beacon Theater *En route Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:10 pm ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:15 pm THE ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE\'S FOUR FREEDOMS AWARD 9:00 pm CEREMONY AND GALA DINNER Grand Ballroom, Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:05 pm DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 9/11/098:00 am BREAKFAST w/SENATORS MCCAIN, LIEBERMAN AND COLLINS 9:00 am James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 9:00 am DROP-BY MEETING w/SE MITCHELL 9:15 am S Conference Room 9:30 am MEETING w/LT. GENERAL PAUL SELVA (JCS) 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:55 am MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR TERRENCE LEE BARNICH, 10:30 am George C. Marshall Auditorium 10:50 am BRIEFING w/CHRISTOPHER HILL U.S. AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ 11:50 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 11:50 am DROP-BY w/CAMBODIAN PARLIMENTARIAN MU SOCHUA 11:55 am Secretary\'s Office *Official photo. 11:55 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:00 pm ARRIVE White House 12:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE MEETING w/RAHM EMMANUEL 12:45 pm COS Office, West Wing 1:00 pm SUNDAY MEETING PREP 2:45 pm White House Situation Room 2:50 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 2:55 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:00 pm WOMEN\'S FUND MEETING 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:40 pm DEPART State Department *En route Andrews AFB 4:05 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 4:15 pm DEPART Andrews AFB via Air Force Aircraft Tail ilTbd *En route New York, NY 5:05 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 5:10 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport *En route Beacon Theater 5:55 pm ARRIVE Beacon Theater 6:00 pm KEYNOTE REMARKS AT THE SEPTEMBER 116 NATIONAL 6:45 pm DAY OF SERVICE COMMEMORATION Beacon Theater 6:50 pm DEPART Beacon Theater *En route Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:10 pm ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:15 pm THE ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE\'S FOUR FREEDOMS AWARD 9:00 pm CEREMONY AND GALA DINNER Grand Ballroom, Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:05 pm DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route Private Residence ###'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'New_Yorks_5th_congressional_district',1,1,'3304 - C05765813.txt','Mini Schedule 9/11/098:00 am BREAKFAST w/SENATORS MCCAIN, LIEBERMAN AND COLLINS 9:00 am James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 9:00 am DROP-BY MEETING w/SE MITCHELL 9:15 am S Conference Room 9:30 am MEETING w/LT. GENERAL PAUL SELVA (JCS) 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:55 am MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR TERRENCE LEE BARNICH, 10:30 am George C. Marshall Auditorium 10:50 am BRIEFING w/CHRISTOPHER HILL U.S. AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ 11:50 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 11:50 am DROP-BY w/CAMBODIAN PARLIMENTARIAN MU SOCHUA 11:55 am Secretary\'s Office *Official photo. 11:55 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:00 pm ARRIVE White House 12:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE MEETING w/RAHM EMMANUEL 12:45 pm COS Office, West Wing 1:00 pm SUNDAY MEETING PREP 2:45 pm White House Situation Room 2:50 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 2:55 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:00 pm WOMEN\'S FUND MEETING 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:40 pm DEPART State Department *En route Andrews AFB 4:05 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 4:15 pm DEPART Andrews AFB via Air Force Aircraft Tail ilTbd *En route New York, NY 5:05 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 5:10 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport *En route Beacon Theater 5:55 pm ARRIVE Beacon Theater 6:00 pm KEYNOTE REMARKS AT THE SEPTEMBER 116 NATIONAL 6:45 pm DAY OF SERVICE COMMEMORATION Beacon Theater 6:50 pm DEPART Beacon Theater *En route Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:10 pm ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:15 pm THE ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE\'S FOUR FREEDOMS AWARD 9:00 pm CEREMONY AND GALA DINNER Grand Ballroom, Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:05 pm DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 9/11/098:00 am BREAKFAST w/SENATORS MCCAIN, LIEBERMAN AND COLLINS 9:00 am James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 9:00 am DROP-BY MEETING w/SE MITCHELL 9:15 am S Conference Room 9:30 am MEETING w/LT. GENERAL PAUL SELVA (JCS) 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:55 am MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR TERRENCE LEE BARNICH, 10:30 am George C. Marshall Auditorium 10:50 am BRIEFING w/CHRISTOPHER HILL U.S. AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ 11:50 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 11:50 am DROP-BY w/CAMBODIAN PARLIMENTARIAN MU SOCHUA 11:55 am Secretary\'s Office *Official photo. 11:55 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:00 pm ARRIVE White House 12:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE MEETING w/RAHM EMMANUEL 12:45 pm COS Office, West Wing 1:00 pm SUNDAY MEETING PREP 2:45 pm White House Situation Room 2:50 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 2:55 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:00 pm WOMEN\'S FUND MEETING 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:40 pm DEPART State Department *En route Andrews AFB 4:05 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 4:15 pm DEPART Andrews AFB via Air Force Aircraft Tail ilTbd *En route New York, NY 5:05 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 5:10 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport *En route Beacon Theater 5:55 pm ARRIVE Beacon Theater 6:00 pm KEYNOTE REMARKS AT THE SEPTEMBER 116 NATIONAL 6:45 pm DAY OF SERVICE COMMEMORATION Beacon Theater 6:50 pm DEPART Beacon Theater *En route Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:10 pm ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:15 pm THE ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE\'S FOUR FREEDOMS AWARD 9:00 pm CEREMONY AND GALA DINNER Grand Ballroom, Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:05 pm DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route Private Residence ###'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'New_Yorks_9th_congressional_district',1,1,'2574 - C05764056.txt','Mini Schedule 10/2/09 Friday8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am THANK YOU TO UNGA STAFF 9:25 am Ben Franklin Room 9:30 am PRE-BRIEF MEETING 9:45 am Secretary\'s Office 9:45am PVT MTG w/ SE MITCHELL AND SA\'EB EREKAT 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/ORGANIZATION OF THE ISLAMIC (OIC) 12:00 pm CONFERENCE SECRETARY GENERAL EKMELEDDIN IHSANOGLU Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 12:15 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm MEETING w/ HOLBROOKE TEAM 4:00 pm Principals Conference Room 7516/SCI Area 4:00 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Washington National Airport 7:40 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 8:00 pm DEPART Washington National Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2186 En route New York, NY 9:20 pm ARRIVE New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 9:30 pm DEPART New York-LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 10:15 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 10/2/09 Friday8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am THANK YOU TO UNGA STAFF 9:25 am Ben Franklin Room 9:30 am PRE-BRIEF MEETING 9:45 am Secretary\'s Office 9:45am PVT MTG w/ SE MITCHELL AND SA\'EB EREKAT 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/ORGANIZATION OF THE ISLAMIC (OIC) 12:00 pm CONFERENCE SECRETARY GENERAL EKMELEDDIN IHSANOGLU Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 12:15 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm MEETING w/ HOLBROOKE TEAM 4:00 pm Principals Conference Room 7516/SCI Area 4:00 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Washington National Airport 7:40 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 8:00 pm DEPART Washington National Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2186 En route New York, NY 9:20 pm ARRIVE New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 9:30 pm DEPART New York-LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 10:15 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'New_York_(magazine)',3,1,'1880 - C05762361.txt','Who is Peter Keting?I saw the piece yesterday and had stuck in yours today. But they should have identified it as NY Magazine, Not NY Times Magazine I think he\'s an online guy, will check Good piece though. Accompanied by a great photo of you and the President outside the mosque','Who is Peter Keting?I saw the piece yesterday and had stuck in yours today. But they should have identified it as NY Magazine, Not NY Times Magazine I think he\'s an online guy, will check Good piece though. Accompanied by a great photo of you and the President outside the mosque'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'New_York_(magazine)',3,1,'2975 - C05764805.txt','How Anthony Weiner Helped the Public Option Return From the Brink -- New York Magazinehttp://nvmag.corn/news/politics/powergrid/59907/ Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry','How Anthony Weiner Helped the Public Option Return From the Brink -- New York Magazinehttp://nvmag.corn/news/politics/powergrid/59907/ Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'New_York_(magazine)',3,1,'3120 - C05765048.txt','Phenom: Max is #10, now ahead of Glenn Beck #1 political and history book? ? /* non-sprited */ .ap_popover_unsprited .ap_body { background-image: url(http://g-ecx.images- amazon. com/images/G/01/j avascripts/lib/popover/images/poleft_17. 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I am so sorry we didn\'t touch base today. I had a quick conversation with I am forwarding the letter from Tina Brown because I think this will be fabulous opportunity for you to showcase your ideas and also your long history of advocating on behalf of women around the world. As always, I defer to your and your staff\'s realities and judgment but did want you to know I am involved and hope you can make it. If not, I love you anyway! Let me what might work for us to chat. I described the possibilities to both in Rhinebeck. Hope you are well. As always, Jill December 10, 2009 Dear Madame Secretary, I am following up on the letter I sent to you on November 8, 2009 at the suggestion of Melanne Verveer. On March 12th and 13th, in New York City, 300 influential women from diverse countries and cultures will come together to illuminate the circumstances of their lives and to explore the still unfulfilled promise of women around the world. Women in the World: Stories and Solutions, will be hosted by The Daily Beast, the United Nations Foundation, Vital Voices Global Partnership, and Diane von Furstenberg (and sponsored by Hewlett Packard who will bring their most creative digital support). We are delighted to announce that for our opening night on Friday, March 12, at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, we have an extraordinary event planned. The legendary Broadway director Julie Taymor has agreed to direct the Vital Voices play Seven, featuring acclaimed film and stage actresses. At the conclusion of this performance, we will host a panel conversation featuring their real-life counterparts: Hafsat Abiola, Farida Azizi, Anabella De Leon, Inez McCormack, Mukhtar Mai, Mu Sochua, and Marina Pisklakova-Parker.','Letter for Hillary from Tina BrownPls print. I am so sorry we didn\'t touch base today. I had a quick conversation with I am forwarding the letter from Tina Brown because I think this will be fabulous opportunity for you to showcase your ideas and also your long history of advocating on behalf of women around the world. As always, I defer to your and your staff\'s realities and judgment but did want you to know I am involved and hope you can make it. If not, I love you anyway! Let me what might work for us to chat. I described the possibilities to both in Rhinebeck. Hope you are well. As always, Jill December 10, 2009 Dear Madame Secretary, I am following up on the letter I sent to you on November 8, 2009 at the suggestion of Melanne Verveer. On March 12th and 13th, in New York City, 300 influential women from diverse countries and cultures will come together to illuminate the circumstances of their lives and to explore the still unfulfilled promise of women around the world. \"Women in the World: Stories and Solutions,\" will be hosted by The Daily Beast, the United Nations Foundation, Vital Voices Global Partnership, and Diane von Furstenberg (and sponsored by Hewlett Packard who will bring their most creative digital support). We are delighted to announce that for our opening night on Friday, March 12, at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, we have an extraordinary event planned. The legendary Broadway director Julie Taymor has agreed to direct the Vital Voices play Seven, featuring acclaimed film and stage actresses. At the conclusion of this performance, we will host a panel conversation featuring their real-life counterparts: Hafsat Abiola, Farida Azizi, Anabella De Leon, Inez McCormack, Mukhtar Mai, Mu Sochua, and Marina Pisklakova-Parker.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'New_York_City',8,1,'1922 - C05762459.txt','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide legal peace from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have no confidence in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide \"legal peace\" from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors; have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors; have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have \"no confidence\" in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'New_York_City',8,1,'2084 - C05762737.txt','Mini Schedule 7/10/097:30 am PHONE CALL w/SWISS FEDERAL COUNCILLOR MICHELINE 7:45 am CALMY-REY Secretary\'s Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am PRIVATE BREAKFAST 9:30 am James Madison Room, 84\' floor 9:30 am OFFICE TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am TOWN HALL MEETING 11:00 am Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Approx. 700 employees attending. 11:30 am PHOTO OPS 11:35 am Secretary\'s Outer Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR DANIEL BENJAMIN, 12:20 pm COORDINATOR FOR COUNTERTERRORISM Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 170 guests attending. 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm MEETING w/TIM SOLSO, CEO OF CUMMINS AND CO-CHAIR US- 1:30 pm BRAZIL CEO FORUM Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/EUROPEAN UNION COMMISSIONER BENITA 2:00 pm FERRERO-WALDNER Secy\'s Conf. 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Both Jack and Jim voiced misgivings over the current state of the Merida Initiative report needed for the release of the last 15 percent of the allocated resources. Jim noted that, in effect, this is a certification. He said that there is still insufficient transparency on the part of the Mexicans and that it is unclear that their proposal to try alleged military human rights violations in military courts covers the full range of potential transgressions. Jim said he would have a meeting later this morning to review with WHA, INL, H and others what needed to be added, but the goal is to turn it around as quickly as possible and ensure that we do not lose out on the 15 percent. Somalia ? Jack said that he had looked at the draft OFAC letter on humanitarian assistance to Somalia and thought it went about as far as possible in addressing the concerns of USAID, short of granting a license in advance for any actions that might inadvertently provide material support to terrorist groups. In essence, the OFAC letter tells AID that they do not need authorization to proceed as they plan. The concern is that USAID may not be fully satisfied and may try to re-litigate the issue. L was going to join AID in a meeting later today to discuss and would seek to persuade them to accept the answer they had received from OFAC. Colombia ? Jim voiced his displeasure over a cable from WHA on the proposed U.S.-Colombia Defense Cooperation Agreement. I can provide you more details on the high side if you want, but in essence he noted that the policy has not been fully thought out and that there needs to be a full policy review before we provide such guidance to the field. Honduras B5','8/11 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive but Unclassified New York City ? Jack raised the issue of a proposal from Senator Schumer to reimburse New York for the loss of property tax revenue on diplomatic residences. Jack said he would be glad to call Schumer about this, and would like to intervene before this becomes a public dispute. Merida Initiative ? Both Jack and Jim voiced misgivings over the current state of the Merida Initiative report needed for the release of the last 15 percent of the allocated resources. Jim noted that, in effect, this is a certification. He said that there is still insufficient transparency on the part of the Mexicans and that it is unclear that their proposal to try alleged military human rights violations in military courts covers the full range of potential transgressions. Jim said he would have a meeting later this morning to review with WHA, INL, H and others what needed to be added, but the goal is to turn it around as quickly as possible and ensure that we do not lose out on the 15 percent. Somalia ? Jack said that he had looked at the draft OFAC letter on humanitarian assistance to Somalia and thought it went about as far as possible in addressing the concerns of USAID, short of granting a license in advance for any actions that might inadvertently provide material support to terrorist groups. In essence, the OFAC letter tells AID that they do not need authorization to proceed as they plan. The concern is that USAID may not be fully satisfied and may try to re-litigate the issue. L was going to join AID in a meeting later today to discuss and would seek to persuade them to accept the answer they had received from OFAC. Colombia ? Jim voiced his displeasure over a cable from WHA on the proposed U.S.-Colombia Defense Cooperation Agreement. I can provide you more details on the high side if you want, but in essence he noted that the policy has not been fully thought out and that there needs to be a full policy review before we provide such guidance to the field. Honduras B5'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'New_York_City',8,1,'2487 - C05763831.txt','george ruppJack and I are trying to get him on calendar for Thurs Maureen is a big Rupp fan. Are you meeting w him? any movement on this? Maureen White 998 Fifth Avenue, 9th floor New York NY 10028 Telephone Facsimile 212 772 6193 e.A','george ruppJack and I are trying to get him on calendar for Thurs Maureen is a big Rupp fan. Are you meeting w him? any movement on this? Maureen White 998 Fifth Avenue, 9th floor New York NY 10028 Telephone Facsimile 212 772 6193 e.A'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'New_York_City',8,1,'2804 - C05764510.txt','if S asks about Libyafyi I talked to the Libyan Foreign Minister, Musa Kusa, today. He clearly gets it. He said that Megrahi would NOT appear on the September 1 revolution day festivities (40th anniversary of the green revolution). And he said that he totally understood that Qadhafi should stay in New York and not set up a tent in New Jersey. At the same time, others from the MFA called in our Embassy in Tripoli and called in the UK ambassador. The Libyans are clearly looking for a way out of the self-inflicted mess. Let\'s hope that these wiser heads can prevail on Qadhafi. We\'ve double-tracked with the (very good and long-suffering) Libyan Ambassador here. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209','if S asks about Libyafyi I talked to the Libyan Foreign Minister, Musa Kusa, today. He clearly \"gets it.\" He said that Megrahi would NOT appear on the September 1 revolution day festivities (40th anniversary of the \"green revolution\"). And he said that he totally understood that Qadhafi should stay in New York and not set up a tent in New Jersey. At the same time, others from the MFA called in our Embassy in Tripoli and called in the UK ambassador. The Libyans are clearly looking for a way out of the self-inflicted mess. Let\'s hope that these wiser heads can prevail on Qadhafi. We\'ve double-tracked with the (very good and long-suffering) Libyan Ambassador here. Jeffrey Feltman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'New_York_City',8,1,'3029 - C05764903.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidOk. PIs print for me and review for CGI speech. Fyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World <http://www.philanthrocapitalism.net/> . The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week <http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.orgiournneetings/meeting_annual.asp?Section=OurMeetings&PageTitle=CGI%20An nual%20Meeting> may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dynkontent/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111602039.html> , fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars.','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidOk. PIs print for me and review for CGI speech. Fyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World <http://www.philanthrocapitalism.net/> . The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week <http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.orgiournneetings/meeting_annual.asp?Section=OurMeetings&PageTitle=CGI%20An nual%20Meeting> may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dynkontent/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111602039.html> , fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\"'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'New_York_City',8,1,'3280 - C05765772.txt','H: FYI. Sid Fwd: Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court System Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court SystemH: The NYU Center on Law and Security, (where I remain associated as a senior fellow), has doen the work on terrorism trials, especially in NY. The Center is closely involved with the NYPD terrorism unit Mike Sheehan, whom you remember as director of counterterrorism at State in the Clinton administration and at NYPD terrorism unit, is at the Center as a fellow. Key statistic to cite: What Kind of Results Can We Expect? The New York City conviction rate for individuals charged with terrorism when it involved a US target is 100%. Sid If you\'re having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online.','H: FYI. Sid Fwd: Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court System Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court SystemH: The NYU Center on Law and Security, (where I remain associated as a senior fellow), has doen the work on terrorism trials, especially in NY. The Center is closely involved with the NYPD terrorism unit; Mike Sheehan, whom you remember as director of counterterrorism at State in the Clinton administration and at NYPD terrorism unit, is at the Center as a fellow. Key statistic to cite: What Kind of Results Can We Expect? The New York City conviction rate for individuals charged with terrorism when it involved a US target is 100%. Sid If you\'re having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online.'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'New_York_City_Police_Department',2,2,'1730 - C05761779.txt','No Injuries in Explosion at Manhattan Starbucks(U) According to the Department of Homeland Security, New York Police Department(NYPD) believes an improvised explosive device caused the explosion, reported at 0330. NYPD evacuated 25 apartments above the Upper West Side store located at 1642 3rd Ave and East 92nd St . 10','No Injuries in Explosion at Manhattan Starbucks(U) According to the Department of Homeland Security, New York Police Department(NYPD) believes an improvised explosive device caused the explosion, reported at 0330. NYPD evacuated 25 apartments above the Upper West Side store located at 1642 3rd Ave and East 92nd St . 10'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'New_York_City_Police_Department',2,1,'3280 - C05765772.txt','H: FYI. Sid Fwd: Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court System Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court SystemH: The NYU Center on Law and Security, (where I remain associated as a senior fellow), has doen the work on terrorism trials, especially in NY. The Center is closely involved with the NYPD terrorism unit Mike Sheehan, whom you remember as director of counterterrorism at State in the Clinton administration and at NYPD terrorism unit, is at the Center as a fellow. Key statistic to cite: What Kind of Results Can We Expect? The New York City conviction rate for individuals charged with terrorism when it involved a US target is 100%. Sid If you\'re having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online.','H: FYI. Sid Fwd: Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court System Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court SystemH: The NYU Center on Law and Security, (where I remain associated as a senior fellow), has doen the work on terrorism trials, especially in NY. The Center is closely involved with the NYPD terrorism unit; Mike Sheehan, whom you remember as director of counterterrorism at State in the Clinton administration and at NYPD terrorism unit, is at the Center as a fellow. Key statistic to cite: What Kind of Results Can We Expect? The New York City conviction rate for individuals charged with terrorism when it involved a US target is 100%. Sid If you\'re having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'New_York_Daily_News',2,1,'1396 - C05761077.txt','High Praise Indeed white house correspondents dinnerEnjoy ? see message below Pfs Richard Sisk of the NY Daily News reports that even Elliott Abrams is having difficulty criticizing the first 100 days. PJ P.J. I am stuck with one of those confounded calendar stories -- Hillary\'s 100 days. Just got off the phone with Elliott Abrams, thinking Pd give the dark side their due, but even he was at a loss. I can\'t think of anything very critical, but give me time, said he. Who knew he had a sense of humor? Cheers Rich','High Praise Indeed white house correspondents dinnerEnjoy ? see message below Pfs Richard Sisk of the NY Daily News reports that even Elliott Abrams is having difficulty criticizing the first 100 days. PJ P.J. I am stuck with one of those confounded calendar stories -- Hillary\'s 100 days. Just got off the phone with Elliott Abrams, thinking Pd give the dark side their due, but even he was at a loss. \"I can\'t think of anything very critical, but give me time,\" said he. Who knew he had a sense of humor? Cheers Rich'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'New_York_Daily_News',2,2,'3286 - C05765783.txt','FYI: Policy implications of jobs losses. SidH: If Roubini is right, and he\'s been mostly right so far, one of the few, then without additional and large stimulus devoted to putting a floor on job loss, the pressure on protectionism will be far more intense. (Protectionism, by any name, should not be dismissed as a targeted tool in an ongoing policy to force China to revalue its currency. The US is not without means here.) The deficit will be high in any case and the Republicans will always attempt to exploit it no matter what its number. Whether another stimulus can pass Congress is another matter. Still, what matters in the short-run--and long-run--are achievable results. To most people, the deficit is an abstraction employment and housing--and insecurity about both--are their vital, concrete and immediate issues. Sid http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2009/11/15/2009-11- 15_the_worst_is_yet_to_come_unemployed_americans_should_hunker_down_for_more job_lo.html The worst is yet to come: Unemployed Americans should hunker down for more job losses BY Nouriel Roubini Sunday, November 15th 2009, 4:00 AM Think the worst is over? Wrong. Conditions in the U.S. labor markets are awful and worsening. While the official unemployment rate is already 10.2% and another 200,000 jobs were lost in October, when you include discouraged workers and partially employed workers the figure is a whopping 17.5%. While losing 200,000 jobs per month is better than the 700,000 jobs lost in January, current job losses still average more than the per month rate of 150,000 during the last recession. Also, remember: The last recession ended in November 2001, but job losses continued for more than a year and half until June of 2003 ditto for the 1990-91 recession. So we can expect that job losses will continue until the end of 2010 at the earliest. In other words, if you are unemployed and looking for work and just waiting for the economy to turn the corner, you had better hunker down. All the economic numbers suggest this will take a while. The jobs just are not coming back. There\'s really just one hope for our leaders to turn things around: a bold prescription that increases the fiscal stimulus with another round of labor-intensive, shovel-ready infrastructure projects, helps fiscally strapped state and local governments and provides a temporary tax credit to the private sector to hire more workers. Helping the unemployed just by extending unemployment benefits is necessary not sufficient it leads to persistent unemployment rather than job creation. The long-term picture for workers and families is even worse than current job loss numbers alone would suggest. Now as a way of sharing the pain, many firms are telling their workers to cut hours, take furloughs and accept lower wages. Specifically, that fall in hours worked is equivalent to another 3 million full time jobs lost on top of the 7.5 million jobs formally lost. This is very bad news but we must face facts. Many of the lost jobs are gone forever, including construction jobs, finance jobs and manufacturing jobs. Recent studies suggest that a quarter of U.S. jobs are fully out-sourceable over time to other countries.','FYI: Policy implications of jobs losses. SidH: If Roubini is right, and he\'s been mostly right so far, one of the few, then without additional and large stimulus devoted to putting a floor on job loss, the pressure on protectionism will be far more intense. (Protectionism, by any name, should not be dismissed as a targeted tool in an ongoing policy to force China to revalue its currency. The US is not without means here.) The deficit will be high in any case and the Republicans will always attempt to exploit it no matter what its number. Whether another stimulus can pass Congress is another matter. Still, what matters in the short-run--and long-run--are achievable results. To most people, the deficit is an abstraction; employment and housing--and insecurity about both--are their vital, concrete and immediate issues. Sid http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2009/11/15/2009-11- 15_the_worst_is_yet_to_come_unemployed_americans_should_hunker_down_for_more job_lo.html The worst is yet to come: Unemployed Americans should hunker down for more job losses BY Nouriel Roubini Sunday, November 15th 2009, 4:00 AM Think the worst is over? Wrong. Conditions in the U.S. labor markets are awful and worsening. While the official unemployment rate is already 10.2% and another 200,000 jobs were lost in October, when you include discouraged workers and partially employed workers the figure is a whopping 17.5%. While losing 200,000 jobs per month is better than the 700,000 jobs lost in January, current job losses still average more than the per month rate of 150,000 during the last recession. Also, remember: The last recession ended in November 2001, but job losses continued for more than a year and half until June of 2003; ditto for the 1990-91 recession. So we can expect that job losses will continue until the end of 2010 at the earliest. In other words, if you are unemployed and looking for work and just waiting for the economy to turn the corner, you had better hunker down. All the economic numbers suggest this will take a while. The jobs just are not coming back. There\'s really just one hope for our leaders to turn things around: a bold prescription that increases the fiscal stimulus with another round of labor-intensive, shovel-ready infrastructure projects, helps fiscally strapped state and local governments and provides a temporary tax credit to the private sector to hire more workers. Helping the unemployed just by extending unemployment benefits is necessary not sufficient; it leads to persistent unemployment rather than job creation. The long-term picture for workers and families is even worse than current job loss numbers alone would suggest. Now as a way of sharing the pain, many firms are telling their workers to cut hours, take furloughs and accept lower wages. Specifically, that fall in hours worked is equivalent to another 3 million full time jobs lost on top of the 7.5 million jobs formally lost. This is very bad news but we must face facts. Many of the lost jobs are gone forever, including construction jobs, finance jobs and manufacturing jobs. Recent studies suggest that a quarter of U.S. jobs are fully out-sourceable over time to other countries.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'New_York_Post',2,1,'2619 - C05764131.txt','Re:Yes. Its a nice photo. It could just be someone with a good camera standing on their lawn. Did you see the photo in the NYPost of Bill and me from yesterday? It was after lunch but I didn\'t see anybody w a camera so obviously a long lens from afar. Also fyi, we heard eikenberry is going on sunday shows. Holbrooke sent a memo as well that we can send over a secure fax if you\'d like. Just need to know what time works for you to receive the fax. Haven\'t gotten confirmation yet on call: Can they do it at 10?','Re:Yes. Its a nice photo. It could just be someone with a good camera standing on their lawn. Did you see the photo in the NYPost of Bill and me from yesterday? It was after lunch but I didn\'t see anybody w a camera so obviously a long lens from afar. Also fyi, we heard eikenberry is going on sunday shows. Holbrooke sent a memo as well that we can send over a secure fax if you\'d like. Just need to know what time works for you to receive the fax. Haven\'t gotten confirmation yet on call: Can they do it at 10?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'New_York_Post',2,1,'2894 - C05764653.txt','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\'  Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing, he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period, he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. \"Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\' \" Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. \"Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing,\" he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. \"What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period,\" he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'New_York_Stock_Exchange',1,1,'3692 - C05766559.txt','Notes for S on Landler ChatMark Landler spoke to Jose Villarreal (the Commissioner General), Elizabeth and me in the last two days. Mark seems to be going down the same road with all three of us. At first he knew very little about the actual Expo but now he seems focused on the Secretary\'s role in bringing the USA Pavilion back to life. We all agreed that he seems to be writing a favorable story. He specifically wanted to know about her role and whether her political background helped her get there ( as opposed to a more traditional foreign affairs career Secretary). We thought that her political side helped her immediately recognize that she had a real problem with the Chinese that needed to be fixed immediately. As a problem-solving politico, she immediately went to work to fix it. He also wanted to know if she used the WJC/HRC rolodex to raise money. We said no and noted that all of the money is being raised in the business community and not by individuals. She did not go to her political fund- raising base. We did not mention it but it is interesting that many of the early big sponsors were NY based companies like GE (1 ?), Pepsi ( ), Corning, Cummins, Deloitte, NYSE, and Pfizer. He asked if S made individual calls to CEO\'s and we noted (as recd by L), the only general asks were done on conference calls or in large groups. We also noted that she never really asked for sponsorships, instead she stressed the importance of getting a formidable USA presence at the Shanghai Expo that is so important to the Chinese and will attract 70 million people. This could be the largest event in human history and will go from May 1 to October 31, 2010. Talking Points When S arrived at State, the USA and Andorra were the only two countries that did not sign a participation agreement with the Chinese. We had less than $250,000 in the bank. In just ten months, S assigned the Global Partnership Initiative office to lead the project, sent a signal to the State Department bureaucracy that this was a priority and that we would participate, named a Commissioner General, signed the participation agreement, asked Secretary Locke to break ground, raised $54.3 M to build and operate it, and visited the actual construction site in November. The Pavilion is on target to be opened in mid-April.','Notes for S on Landler ChatMark Landler spoke to Jose Villarreal (the Commissioner General), Elizabeth and me in the last two days. Mark seems to be going down the same road with all three of us. At first he knew very little about the actual Expo but now he seems focused on the Secretary\'s role in bringing the USA Pavilion back to life. We all agreed that he seems to be writing a favorable story. He specifically wanted to know about her role and whether her \"political\" background helped her get there ( as opposed to a more traditional foreign affairs \"career\" Secretary). We thought that her political side helped her immediately recognize that she had a real problem with the Chinese that needed to be fixed immediately. As a problem-solving politico, she immediately went to work to fix it. He also wanted to know if she used the WJC/HRC rolodex to raise money. We said no and noted that all of the money is being raised in the business community and not by individuals. She did not go to her political fund- raising base. We did not mention it but it is interesting that many of the early big sponsors were NY based companies like GE (1 ?), Pepsi ( ), Corning, Cummins, Deloitte, NYSE, and Pfizer. He asked if S made individual calls to CEO\'s and we noted (as recd by L), the only general \"asks\" were done on conference calls or in large groups. We also noted that she never really \"asked\" for sponsorships, instead she stressed the importance of getting a formidable USA presence at the Shanghai Expo that is so important to the Chinese and will attract 70 million people. This could be the largest event in human history and will go from May 1 to October 31, 2010. Talking Points When S arrived at State, the USA and Andorra were the only two countries that did not sign a participation agreement with the Chinese. We had less than $250,000 in the bank. In just ten months, S assigned the Global Partnership Initiative office to lead the project, sent a signal to the State Department bureaucracy that this was a priority and that we would participate, named a Commissioner General, signed the participation agreement, asked Secretary Locke to break ground, raised $54.3 M to build and operate it, and visited the actual construction site in November. The Pavilion is on target to be opened in mid-April.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'New_York_University',9,1,'1605 - C05761445.txt','from rome... SidHillary: I\'m on train until 1 pm (six hours ahead), my cell works anywhere . Sid Can you talk? What # should I call? Hillary: In Rome, on way to Florence to NYU Center on Law and Security Conference. Here\'s the point: While here, I had dinner tonight with Shaun Woodward (meeting with Pope on N. Ireland). He told me he\'s meeting with Jim Steinberg on Friday. He told me things you would in my judgment want and need to hear because they will likely involve your personal role. I think you should step in and ask him to tell you directly. I also should relate to you when I return information about Brown government re foreign ministry: Meetings here with former PM Amato, former amb. Saleo, key journalists for Correire, Repubblica, Europa, RAI, etc, new re Berlusconi, as usual the real story is not what\'s public. Sid','from rome... SidHillary: I\'m on train until 1 pm (six hours ahead), my cell works anywhere . Sid Can you talk? What # should I call? Hillary: In Rome, on way to Florence to NYU Center on Law and Security Conference. Here\'s the point: While here, I had dinner tonight with Shaun Woodward (meeting with Pope on N. Ireland). He told me he\'s meeting with Jim Steinberg on Friday. He told me things you would in my judgment want and need to hear because they will likely involve your personal role. I think you should step in and ask him to tell you directly. I also should relate to you when I return information about Brown government re foreign ministry: Meetings here with former PM Amato, former amb. Saleo, key journalists for Correire, Repubblica, Europa, RAI, etc, new re Berlusconi, as usual the real story is not what\'s public. Sid'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'New_York_University',9,1,'1785 - C05761889.txt','HRCFyi Awesome The largest ceremony in NYU historyl Thank You II III The book is a special gift Greg Albanis Senior Director of University Events Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T','HRCFyi Awesome The largest ceremony in NYU historyl Thank You II III The book is a special gift Greg Albanis Senior Director of University Events Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'New_York_University',9,1,'1802 - C05761917.txt','ThanksCheryl: Thanks for all your help and guidance on getting HRC to our Commencement. Clearly she was a hit! Her presence and her message added luster to the event. Greg reported record attendance for an NYU Commencement and largest seated graduation in NYC history: over 27,000. Sorry I missed seeing you but I understand many did... I hope the Secretary was pleased. All the best, Lynne Lynne P. Brown Senior Vice President for University Relations & Public Affairs','ThanksCheryl: Thanks for all your help and guidance on getting HRC to our Commencement. Clearly she was a hit! Her presence and her message added luster to the event. Greg reported record attendance for an NYU Commencement and largest seated graduation in NYC history: over 27,000. Sorry I missed seeing you but I understand many did... I hope the Secretary was pleased. All the best, Lynne Lynne P. Brown Senior Vice President for University Relations & Public Affairs'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'New_York_University',9,1,'1807 - C05761922.txt','Timeline & Deliverables for your review [EMAIL TO CDM FROM ARCM] Timeline & Deliverables for your reviewAttachments: CDM.TimelineDeliverables.05.13.09.docx FYI in case there is anything you want me to address ? Alec and I meet weekly and have been driving toward a plan for how he will deploy his time and resources. This is his first pass on which we are meeting to discuss tomorrow. cdm Cheryl: In anticipation of our meeting tomorrow, below and attached are a timeline and deliverables as we discussed last week. I am having a lot of fun. I\'m working my tail off, which I enjoy. If demand is an indicator of performance, I think I\'m getting off to a strong start. I\'m wound up about my concept of 21st century statecraft (and loved hearing those words come out of HRC\'s mouth at NYU) and am wound up about the possibilities of government to people and people to government communication as a way of revolutionizing statecraft and empowering people across the globe. I think this can be a major part of HRC\'s legacy. Anyway ... here\'s the requested content for your review:','Timeline & Deliverables for your review [EMAIL TO CDM FROM ARCM] Timeline & Deliverables for your reviewAttachments: CDM.TimelineDeliverables.05.13.09.docx FYI in case there is anything you want me to address ? Alec and I meet weekly and have been driving toward a plan for how he will deploy his time and resources. This is his first pass on which we are meeting to discuss tomorrow. cdm Cheryl: In anticipation of our meeting tomorrow, below and attached are a timeline and deliverables as we discussed last week. I am having a lot of fun. I\'m working my tail off, which I enjoy. If demand is an indicator of performance, I think I\'m getting off to a strong start. I\'m wound up about my concept of 21st century statecraft (and loved hearing those words come out of HRC\'s mouth at NYU) and am wound up about the possibilities of government to people and people to government communication as a way of revolutionizing statecraft and empowering people across the globe. I think this can be a major part of HRC\'s legacy. Anyway ... here\'s the requested content for your review:'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'New_York_University',9,1,'1935 - C05762498.txt','See below - then see next emailLongtime Clinton confidant Blumenthal to become Clinton advisor Tue, 06/23/2009 - 1:00pm Longtime journalist and former Clinton White House advisor Sidney Blumenthal will become a special advisor without portfolio to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, The Cable has learned. Blumenthal refused to comment. But sources say he is filling out the paperwork and disentangling himself from other obligations as he moves to become a special advisor to the secretary whose presidential campaign he helped advise. The position would not require Senate confirmation. Clinton, who is recovering from surgery to repair a broken elbow, has been building her team at the State Department, while establishing her credentials as a team player supporting and amplifying her former presidential rival\'s foreign-policy vision. Sources close to her says she will prove indispensable to Obama, a point several Obama aides also made to Politico\'s Ben Smith in a piece noting the relatively background role she has played in these early months. The planned addition of Blumenthal, a longtime confidant of the Clinton family and a fierce defender of Bill Clinton\'s presidential legacy, could indicate she plans to raise her profile. (Blumenthal is probably Clinton\'s best speechwriter, a friend notes.) In the foreign-policy arena, Blumenthal advised former President Clinton on U.S.-British relations, and first introduced him to future British Prime Minister Tony Blair. He has also been active in the Third Way- Progressive Governance process. A former Washington Post reporter, Blumenthal has contributed commentary and editorial advice to Vanity Fair, Tina Brown\'s new online magazine The Daily Beast, the New Yorker, and Salon. Blumenthal has also been a fellow at New York University\'s Center on Law and Security. Laura Rozen I Permalink I fA9%\'1 Comments? Login or register 52','See below - then see next emailLongtime Clinton confidant Blumenthal to become Clinton advisor Tue, 06/23/2009 - 1:00pm Longtime journalist and former Clinton White House advisor Sidney Blumenthal will become a special advisor without portfolio to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, The Cable has learned. Blumenthal refused to comment. But sources say he is filling out the paperwork and disentangling himself from other obligations as he moves to become a special advisor to the secretary whose presidential campaign he helped advise. The position would not require Senate confirmation. Clinton, who is recovering from surgery to repair a broken elbow, has been building her team at the State Department, while establishing her credentials as a team player supporting and amplifying her former presidential rival\'s foreign-policy vision. Sources close to her says she will prove indispensable to Obama, a point several Obama aides also made to Politico\'s Ben Smith in a piece noting the relatively background role she has played in these early months. The planned addition of Blumenthal, a longtime confidant of the Clinton family and a fierce defender of Bill Clinton\'s presidential legacy, could indicate she plans to raise her profile. (Blumenthal is probably Clinton\'s best speechwriter, a friend notes.) In the foreign-policy arena, Blumenthal advised former President Clinton on U.S.-British relations, and first introduced him to future British Prime Minister Tony Blair. He has also been active in the Third Way- Progressive Governance process. A former Washington Post reporter, Blumenthal has contributed commentary and editorial advice to Vanity Fair, Tina Brown\'s new online magazine The Daily Beast, the New Yorker, and Salon. Blumenthal has also been a fellow at New York University\'s Center on Law and Security. Laura Rozen I Permalink I fA9%\'1 Comments? Login or register 52'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'New_York_University',9,1,'3280 - C05765772.txt','H: FYI. Sid Fwd: Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court System Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court SystemH: The NYU Center on Law and Security, (where I remain associated as a senior fellow), has doen the work on terrorism trials, especially in NY. The Center is closely involved with the NYPD terrorism unit Mike Sheehan, whom you remember as director of counterterrorism at State in the Clinton administration and at NYPD terrorism unit, is at the Center as a fellow. Key statistic to cite: What Kind of Results Can We Expect? The New York City conviction rate for individuals charged with terrorism when it involved a US target is 100%. Sid If you\'re having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online.','H: FYI. Sid Fwd: Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court System Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court SystemH: The NYU Center on Law and Security, (where I remain associated as a senior fellow), has doen the work on terrorism trials, especially in NY. The Center is closely involved with the NYPD terrorism unit; Mike Sheehan, whom you remember as director of counterterrorism at State in the Clinton administration and at NYPD terrorism unit, is at the Center as a fellow. Key statistic to cite: What Kind of Results Can We Expect? The New York City conviction rate for individuals charged with terrorism when it involved a US target is 100%. Sid If you\'re having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'New_York_University',9,1,'358 - C05758504.txt','ScheduleAm I seeing both Miliband and Kouchener this week? Am I seeing the Angola FM btw May 19-22? Can I fly to W\'chester Tues night and fly back out of LaGuardia after NYU?','ScheduleAm I seeing both Miliband and Kouchener this week? Am I seeing the Angola FM btw May 19-22? Can I fly to W\'chester Tues night and fly back out of LaGuardia after NYU?'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'New_York_University',9,1,'359 - C05758505.txt','ScheduleOk Yes to Kouchner, Miliband and Angolian FM. Unfortunately, we need to choose one airport because of cost -- we could fly into White Plains on Tuesday night. On Wednesday, leave Yankee Stadium and drive back up to White Plains. Am I seeing both Miliband and Kouchener this week? Am I seeing the Angola FM btw May 19-22? Can I fly to W\'chester Tues night and fly back out of LaGuardia after NYU?','ScheduleOk Yes to Kouchner, Miliband and Angolian FM. Unfortunately, we need to choose one airport because of cost -- we could fly into White Plains on Tuesday night. On Wednesday, leave Yankee Stadium and drive back up to White Plains. Am I seeing both Miliband and Kouchener this week? Am I seeing the Angola FM btw May 19-22? Can I fly to W\'chester Tues night and fly back out of LaGuardia after NYU?'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'New_York_University',9,1,'367 - C05758520.txt','Timeline & Deliverables for your review [EMAIL TO CDM FROM AROSS] Timeline & Deliverables for your reviewAttachments: CDM.TimelineDeliverables.05.13.09.docx Pls print. FYI in case there is anything you want me to address? Alec and I meet weekly and have been driving toward a plan for how he will deploy his time and resources. This is his first pass on which we are meeting to discuss tomorrow. cdm Cheryl: In anticipation of our meeting tomorrow, below and attached are a timeline and deliverables as we discussed last week. I am having a lot of fun. I\'m working my tail off, which I enjoy. If demand is an indicator of performance, I think I\'m getting off to a strong start. I\'m wound up about my concept of 21st century statecraft (and loved hearing those words come out of HRC\'s mouth at NYU) and am wound up about the possibilities of government to people and people to government communication as a way of revolutionizing statecraft and empowering people across the globe. I think this can be a major part of HRC\'s legacy. Anyway ... here\'s the requested content for your review:','Timeline & Deliverables for your review [EMAIL TO CDM FROM AROSS] Timeline & Deliverables for your reviewAttachments: CDM.TimelineDeliverables.05.13.09.docx Pls print. FYI in case there is anything you want me to address? Alec and I meet weekly and have been driving toward a plan for how he will deploy his time and resources. This is his first pass on which we are meeting to discuss tomorrow. cdm Cheryl: In anticipation of our meeting tomorrow, below and attached are a timeline and deliverables as we discussed last week. I am having a lot of fun. I\'m working my tail off, which I enjoy. If demand is an indicator of performance, I think I\'m getting off to a strong start. I\'m wound up about my concept of 21st century statecraft (and loved hearing those words come out of HRC\'s mouth at NYU) and am wound up about the possibilities of government to people and people to government communication as a way of revolutionizing statecraft and empowering people across the globe. I think this can be a major part of HRC\'s legacy. Anyway ... here\'s the requested content for your review:'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'New_York_University_School_of_Law',3,1,'1605 - C05761445.txt','from rome... SidHillary: I\'m on train until 1 pm (six hours ahead), my cell works anywhere . Sid Can you talk? What # should I call? Hillary: In Rome, on way to Florence to NYU Center on Law and Security Conference. Here\'s the point: While here, I had dinner tonight with Shaun Woodward (meeting with Pope on N. Ireland). He told me he\'s meeting with Jim Steinberg on Friday. He told me things you would in my judgment want and need to hear because they will likely involve your personal role. I think you should step in and ask him to tell you directly. I also should relate to you when I return information about Brown government re foreign ministry: Meetings here with former PM Amato, former amb. Saleo, key journalists for Correire, Repubblica, Europa, RAI, etc, new re Berlusconi, as usual the real story is not what\'s public. Sid','from rome... SidHillary: I\'m on train until 1 pm (six hours ahead), my cell works anywhere . Sid Can you talk? What # should I call? Hillary: In Rome, on way to Florence to NYU Center on Law and Security Conference. Here\'s the point: While here, I had dinner tonight with Shaun Woodward (meeting with Pope on N. Ireland). He told me he\'s meeting with Jim Steinberg on Friday. He told me things you would in my judgment want and need to hear because they will likely involve your personal role. I think you should step in and ask him to tell you directly. I also should relate to you when I return information about Brown government re foreign ministry: Meetings here with former PM Amato, former amb. Saleo, key journalists for Correire, Repubblica, Europa, RAI, etc, new re Berlusconi, as usual the real story is not what\'s public. Sid'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'New_York_University_School_of_Law',3,1,'1935 - C05762498.txt','See below - then see next emailLongtime Clinton confidant Blumenthal to become Clinton advisor Tue, 06/23/2009 - 1:00pm Longtime journalist and former Clinton White House advisor Sidney Blumenthal will become a special advisor without portfolio to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, The Cable has learned. Blumenthal refused to comment. But sources say he is filling out the paperwork and disentangling himself from other obligations as he moves to become a special advisor to the secretary whose presidential campaign he helped advise. The position would not require Senate confirmation. Clinton, who is recovering from surgery to repair a broken elbow, has been building her team at the State Department, while establishing her credentials as a team player supporting and amplifying her former presidential rival\'s foreign-policy vision. Sources close to her says she will prove indispensable to Obama, a point several Obama aides also made to Politico\'s Ben Smith in a piece noting the relatively background role she has played in these early months. The planned addition of Blumenthal, a longtime confidant of the Clinton family and a fierce defender of Bill Clinton\'s presidential legacy, could indicate she plans to raise her profile. (Blumenthal is probably Clinton\'s best speechwriter, a friend notes.) In the foreign-policy arena, Blumenthal advised former President Clinton on U.S.-British relations, and first introduced him to future British Prime Minister Tony Blair. He has also been active in the Third Way- Progressive Governance process. A former Washington Post reporter, Blumenthal has contributed commentary and editorial advice to Vanity Fair, Tina Brown\'s new online magazine The Daily Beast, the New Yorker, and Salon. Blumenthal has also been a fellow at New York University\'s Center on Law and Security. Laura Rozen I Permalink I fA9%\'1 Comments? Login or register 52','See below - then see next emailLongtime Clinton confidant Blumenthal to become Clinton advisor Tue, 06/23/2009 - 1:00pm Longtime journalist and former Clinton White House advisor Sidney Blumenthal will become a special advisor without portfolio to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, The Cable has learned. Blumenthal refused to comment. But sources say he is filling out the paperwork and disentangling himself from other obligations as he moves to become a special advisor to the secretary whose presidential campaign he helped advise. The position would not require Senate confirmation. Clinton, who is recovering from surgery to repair a broken elbow, has been building her team at the State Department, while establishing her credentials as a team player supporting and amplifying her former presidential rival\'s foreign-policy vision. Sources close to her says she will prove indispensable to Obama, a point several Obama aides also made to Politico\'s Ben Smith in a piece noting the relatively background role she has played in these early months. The planned addition of Blumenthal, a longtime confidant of the Clinton family and a fierce defender of Bill Clinton\'s presidential legacy, could indicate she plans to raise her profile. (Blumenthal is probably Clinton\'s best speechwriter, a friend notes.) In the foreign-policy arena, Blumenthal advised former President Clinton on U.S.-British relations, and first introduced him to future British Prime Minister Tony Blair. He has also been active in the Third Way- Progressive Governance process. A former Washington Post reporter, Blumenthal has contributed commentary and editorial advice to Vanity Fair, Tina Brown\'s new online magazine The Daily Beast, the New Yorker, and Salon. Blumenthal has also been a fellow at New York University\'s Center on Law and Security. Laura Rozen I Permalink I fA9%\'1 Comments? Login or register 52'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'New_York_University_School_of_Law',3,1,'3280 - C05765772.txt','H: FYI. Sid Fwd: Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court System Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court SystemH: The NYU Center on Law and Security, (where I remain associated as a senior fellow), has doen the work on terrorism trials, especially in NY. The Center is closely involved with the NYPD terrorism unit Mike Sheehan, whom you remember as director of counterterrorism at State in the Clinton administration and at NYPD terrorism unit, is at the Center as a fellow. Key statistic to cite: What Kind of Results Can We Expect? The New York City conviction rate for individuals charged with terrorism when it involved a US target is 100%. Sid If you\'re having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online.','H: FYI. Sid Fwd: Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court System Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court SystemH: The NYU Center on Law and Security, (where I remain associated as a senior fellow), has doen the work on terrorism trials, especially in NY. The Center is closely involved with the NYPD terrorism unit; Mike Sheehan, whom you remember as director of counterterrorism at State in the Clinton administration and at NYPD terrorism unit, is at the Center as a fellow. Key statistic to cite: What Kind of Results Can We Expect? The New York City conviction rate for individuals charged with terrorism when it involved a US target is 100%. Sid If you\'re having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'New_York_World',1,1,'1815 - C05761932.txt','1 page trip report from china, korea, and rome 1 page trip reportThere are lots of longer cables out of this trip, but these are my dominant impressions. B6 Trip Report: Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Rome Anne-Marie Slaughter Shanghai: I was driven around the expo site and saw how far advanced the Chinese pavilion is, also the Canadian and Brazilian pavilions that are facing and adjacent to us, and many spectacular European pavilions. In addition to the overwhelming size and grandeur of the expo site as a whole ? it will be like the New York World\'s Fair on steroids ? what struck me is that we must also hold up our end with the many visitors who will be coming from the Americas. The video of the history of world expositions that plays in the Shanghai exposition building and will help open the expo itself is a visual of rising American power ? repeated expos in the 19th and 20th centuries in New York, Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco and other American cities. Expos are the soft power Olympics and hence a key part of smart power we should be willing to ask Congress for money and consider it extremely well spent in terms of building American power in the world ? and cheap at the price. I also had several meals and meetings with members of what I am coming to think of as the American diaspora ? talented and entrepreneurial Chinese-Americans and Chinese raised/educated in America who have come back to China to live on the economic frontier ? and who are spreading American values with them. They gave a very optimistic picture of the Chinese economy. Beijing: I had dinner with new media figures In my official meetings on the S&ED we made real progress, getting the Chinese to agree to a closed meeting just with the four principals and getting them to agree to consider a model of a joint statement that we will now provide I made very clear that a joint statement was critical to getting results. Later in the day we had a breakthrough with the Deputy Minister of Commerce, who agreed to working level meetings and concrete bottom-up joint projects on development assistance. His staff agreed to meet w/ the AID person at our embassy for the first time ? as the embassy said, clearly the Chinese have decided to move forward w/ us on multiple fronts. in','1 page trip report from china, korea, and rome 1 page trip reportThere are lots of longer cables out of this trip, but these are my dominant impressions. B6 Trip Report: Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Rome Anne-Marie Slaughter Shanghai: I was driven around the expo site and saw how far advanced the Chinese pavilion is, also the Canadian and Brazilian pavilions that are facing and adjacent to us, and many spectacular European pavilions. In addition to the overwhelming size and grandeur of the expo site as a whole ? it will be like the New York World\'s Fair on steroids ? what struck me is that we must also hold up our end with the many visitors who will be coming from the Americas. The video of the history of world expositions that plays in the Shanghai exposition building and will help open the expo itself is a visual of rising American power ? repeated expos in the 19th and 20th centuries in New York, Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco and other American cities. Expos are the soft power Olympics and hence a key part of smart power; we should be willing to ask Congress for money and consider it extremely well spent in terms of building American power in the world ? and cheap at the price. I also had several meals and meetings with members of what I am coming to think of as \"the American diaspora\" ? talented and entrepreneurial Chinese-Americans and Chinese raised/educated in America who have come back to China to live on the economic frontier ? and who are spreading American values with them. They gave a very optimistic picture of the Chinese economy. Beijing: I had dinner with \"new media figures\" In my official meetings on the S&ED we made real progress, getting the Chinese to agree to a closed meeting just with the four principals and getting them to agree to consider a model of a joint statement that we will now provide; I made very clear that a joint statement was critical to getting results. Later in the day we had a breakthrough with the Deputy Minister of Commerce, who agreed to working level meetings and concrete \"bottom-up\" joint projects on development assistance. His staff agreed to meet w/ the AID person at our embassy for the first time ? as the embassy said, clearly the Chinese have decided to move forward w/ us on multiple fronts. in'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'New_Zealand',4,1,'1183 - C05760469.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'New_Zealand',4,1,'2472 - C05763809.txt','Palau release on free association meetingBelow is Palau\'s statement on the recent meeting in the required free association review. The fourth is the key paragraph. Jake, I\'ll call. Jeff 202-343-2905 o, A Compact of Free Association replaced the United States administration of Palau, islands which the U.S. took in war and subsequently administered for the United Nations. The Compact, which was signed in 1986 and took effect October 1, 1994, includes provisions of various duration. Some are to last at least 50 years, including full U.S. military authority -- although the power of the U.S. to deny access to Palau and its extensive waters by the military of any other nation is to continue in perpetuity. The amounts and types of U.S. budgetary and programmatic assistance to Palau under the Compact are specified for 15 years, but the Compact requires reviews of its terms and the entire relationship on its 15th, 30th, and 40th anniversaries. The reviews are to consider the operating requirements of the Government of Palau and the islands\' development. The Compact also commits the U.S. to acting on the findings and to promoting Palau\'s long-term economic development. A Palauan delegation that included Vice President Kerai Mariur, Chief Representative for Compact Review Joshua Koshiba, Minister of Health Dr. Stevenson J. Kuartei, Palau Community College President Dr. Patrick Tellei, Ambassador to the U.S. Hersey Kyota, Representative to the United Nations Stuart Beck, and their consultants met in Honolulu on July 8-9 in connection with the 15th Anniversary Review with an American delegation that included Department of State Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands Affairs Alcy Frelick, the head of the US Delegation, and representatives of the Departments of the Interior and Defense and the Weather and Postal Services. The U.S. delegation made positive statements on a few matters and agreed to discuss some others further. A number of the U.S. delegation\'s statements, however, evidenced a need for greater study by some U.S. officials of the intent as well as the letter of the Compact, the relationship as a whole, Palau\'s economic situation and fiscal responsibility commitments, and Palau\'s contributions to the U.S. and to international harmony -- including sacrifice by Palauans in the U.S. military, the UN international peacekeeping force and Palau\'s strategic location and posture, and Palau\'s positions in the U.N. Palau is grateful for its partnership with the U.S. and wants to continue in the association as called for by the Compact, deepen the relationship, and develop its capacities as a freely associated state. It appreciates the more positive expressions of U.S. Secretaries of State Clinton and of the Interior Salazar and congressional leaders of both political parties. Palau fully trusts that reflection will result in an approach to the relationship consistent with the Compact and to positions befitting the great nation that is the United States. Recognizing that the questions of the association are relatively small and unique for the Government of the U.S. and that the U.S. faces many and extraordinary challenges at this time, Palau understands why more deliberation by U.S. officials can be needed. Because of this, because of the confidence that it has in the United States, and because it would not be productive to elaborate with others on the conversations at this stage, Palau\'s representatives are confining additional comment to official communications. B6','Palau release on free association meetingBelow is Palau\'s statement on the recent meeting in the required free association review. The fourth is the key paragraph. Jake, I\'ll call. Jeff 202-343-2905 o, A Compact of Free Association replaced the United States administration of Palau, islands which the U.S. took in war and subsequently administered for the United Nations. The Compact, which was signed in 1986 and took effect October 1, 1994, includes provisions of various duration. Some are to last at least 50 years, including full U.S. military authority -- although the power of the U.S. to deny access to Palau and its extensive waters by the military of any other nation is to continue in perpetuity. The amounts and types of U.S. budgetary and programmatic assistance to Palau under the Compact are specified for 15 years, but the Compact requires reviews of its terms and the entire relationship on its 15th, 30th, and 40th anniversaries. The reviews are to consider the operating requirements of the Government of Palau and the islands\' development. The Compact also commits the U.S. to acting on the findings and to promoting Palau\'s long-term economic development. A Palauan delegation that included Vice President Kerai Mariur, Chief Representative for Compact Review Joshua Koshiba, Minister of Health Dr. Stevenson J. Kuartei, Palau Community College President Dr. Patrick Tellei, Ambassador to the U.S. Hersey Kyota, Representative to the United Nations Stuart Beck, and their consultants met in Honolulu on July 8-9 in connection with the 15th Anniversary Review with an American delegation that included Department of State Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands Affairs Alcy Frelick, the head of the US Delegation, and representatives of the Departments of the Interior and Defense and the Weather and Postal Services. The U.S. delegation made positive statements on a few matters and agreed to discuss some others further. A number of the U.S. delegation\'s statements, however, evidenced a need for greater study by some U.S. officials of the intent as well as the letter of the Compact, the relationship as a whole, Palau\'s economic situation and fiscal responsibility commitments, and Palau\'s contributions to the U.S. and to international harmony -- including sacrifice by Palauans in the U.S. military, the UN international peacekeeping force and Palau\'s strategic location and posture, and Palau\'s positions in the U.N. Palau is grateful for its partnership with the U.S. and wants to continue in the association as called for by the Compact, deepen the relationship, and develop its capacities as a freely associated state. It appreciates the more positive expressions of U.S. Secretaries of State Clinton and of the Interior Salazar and congressional leaders of both political parties. Palau fully trusts that reflection will result in an approach to the relationship consistent with the Compact and to positions befitting the great nation that is the United States. Recognizing that the questions of the association are relatively small and unique for the Government of the U.S. and that the U.S. faces many and extraordinary challenges at this time, Palau understands why more deliberation by U.S. officials can be needed. Because of this, because of the confidence that it has in the United States, and because it would not be productive to elaborate with others on the conversations at this stage, Palau\'s representatives are confining additional comment to official communications. B6'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'New_Zealand',4,1,'3665 - C05766506.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'New_Zealand',4,1,'3669 - C05766517.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Next_Friday',1,1,'170 - C05739760.txt','Anything to report?Sorry ? I\'ve been flat out. (And I\'ve agreed to have dinner with Anne-Marie at 7!) 1. Well get you a new CGI draft tomorrow morning for you to noodle on. Feel free to\'call when you\'ve looked at it and we can talk about other directions if it doesn\'t feel right. 2, Tom met with Barak today I will get readout from Sam V tomorrow afternoon. Wendy is going to write points for you. 3. Yousef called to say now that Jeff is gone ABZ has no one to talk to on a regular basis and asked if he could talk to Bill Burns. 4. Ben Rhodes sent me the draft UNGA speech which I will forward to you shortly. 5. Bill/Wendy are currently in a SVTC on some information that they may want to report to you on ? but unclear whether there is anything to it. 6. We\'ve nailed down a $15 mm non-lethal support and $15 mm humanitarian support announcement for next Friday\'s Friends of Syria meeting. 7. Hold on Rick Olson was lifted by Paul. 8. Protestors stormed Ansar al Shade\'s headquarters in Benghazi, and a huge number marched against militias. 9. 1 saw Dennis Ross today for one of our S/P sessions. I can fill you in on the latest on his effort. Also, he will send you some stuff in advance of your relevant meetings (he was just in Israel). That\'s the key stuff for now. More medium-range stuff to discuss in NY. From H [mallto:HDR22@dintonernall.comj','Anything to report?Sorry ? I\'ve been flat out. (And I\'ve agreed to have dinner with Anne-Marie at 7!) 1. Well get you a new CGI draft tomorrow morning for you to noodle on. Feel free to\'call when you\'ve looked at it and we can talk about other directions if it doesn\'t feel right. 2, Tom met with Barak today; I will get readout from Sam V tomorrow afternoon. Wendy is going to write points for you. 3. Yousef called to say now that Jeff is gone ABZ has no one to talk to on a regular basis and asked if he could talk to Bill Burns. 4. Ben Rhodes sent me the draft UNGA speech which I will forward to you shortly. 5. Bill/Wendy are currently in a SVTC on some information that they may want to report to you on ? but unclear whether there is anything to it. 6. We\'ve nailed down a $15 mm non-lethal support and $15 mm humanitarian support announcement for next Friday\'s Friends of Syria meeting. 7. Hold on Rick Olson was lifted by Paul. 8. Protestors stormed Ansar al Shade\'s headquarters in Benghazi, and a huge number marched against militias. 9. 1 saw Dennis Ross today for one of our S/P sessions. I can fill you in on the latest on his effort. Also, he will send you some stuff in advance of your relevant meetings (he was just in Israel). That\'s the key stuff for now. More medium-range stuff to discuss in NY. From H [mallto:HDR22@dintonernall.comj'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Next_of_kin',1,1,'293 - C05739906.txt','STATEMENTStatement on the Death of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the death of four American personnel, in Benghazi, Libya yesterday. Among them were United States Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and Foreign Service Information Management Officer, Sean Smith. We are still making next of kin notifications for the other two individuals. Our hearts go out to all their families and colleagues. A 23. year veteran of the Foreign Service, Ambassador Stevens died last night from injuries he sustained in the attack on our office in Benghazi. I had the privilege of swearing in Chris for his post in Libya only a few months ago. He spoke eloquently about his passion for service, for diplomacy and for the Libyan people. This assignment was only the latest in his more than two decades of dedication to advancing closer ties with the people of the Middle East and North Africa which began as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco. As the conflict in Libya unfolded, Chris was one of the first Americans on the ground in Benghazi. He risked his own life to lend the Libyan people a helping hand to build the foundation for a new, free nation. He spent every day since helping to finish the work that he started. Chris was committed to advancing America\'s values and interests, even when that meant putting himself in danger. Sean was a husband and a father of two, who joined the Department ten years ago. Like Chris, Sean was one of our best. All the Americans we lost in yesterday\'s attacks made the ultimate sacrifice. We condemn this vicious and violent attack that took their lives, which they had committed to helping the Libyan people reach for a better future. America\'s diplomats and development experts stand on the front lines every day for our country. We are honored by the service of each and every one of them. 1#tit','STATEMENTStatement on the Death of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the death of four American personnel, in Benghazi, Libya yesterday. Among them were United States Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and Foreign Service Information Management Officer, Sean Smith. We are still making next of kin notifications for the other two individuals. Our hearts go out to all their families and colleagues. A 23. year veteran of the Foreign Service, Ambassador Stevens died last night from injuries he sustained in the attack on our office in Benghazi. I had the privilege of swearing in Chris for his post in Libya only a few months ago. He spoke eloquently about his passion for service, for diplomacy and for the Libyan people. This assignment was only the latest in his more than two decades of dedication to advancing closer ties with the people of the Middle East and North Africa which began as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco. As the conflict in Libya unfolded, Chris was one of the first Americans on the ground in Benghazi. He risked his own life to lend the Libyan people a helping hand to build the foundation for a new, free nation. He spent every day since helping to finish the work that he started. Chris was committed to advancing America\'s values and interests, even when that meant putting himself in danger. Sean was a husband and a father of two, who joined the Department ten years ago. Like Chris, Sean was one of our best. All the Americans we lost in yesterday\'s attacks made the ultimate sacrifice. We condemn this vicious and violent attack that took their lives, which they had committed to helping the Libyan people reach for a better future. America\'s diplomats and development experts stand on the front lines every day for our country. We are honored by the service of each and every one of them. 1#tit'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Niamey',1,1,'188 - C05739783.txt','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board Justice Minister said this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate. 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. Boots on the ground: they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is \"shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security; they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board; Justice Minister said \"this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate.\" 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. \"Boots on the ground\": they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Nicaragua',1,1,'3731 - C05766634.txt','Call from Sam LewisI would like to keep this close hold please: Former Panamanian VP/FM Sam Lewis just called to say he and former President Torrijos have been talking informally to Presidents Colom, Funes and Ortega. He said all three are concerned about finding a way forward in Honduras and that they realize elections must be part of the picture. They think the president-elect of Honduras will have a chance to pursue national reconciliation, including a unity government. They also said the region needs better mechanisms to head off coups and wondered about amending the IADC. I told Sam about our step by step package approach and the vital role of elections in that package. Keep an eye out for our statement today, I added. We have always believed in changing the Honduran dynamic one move at a time -- he agreed. I noted that many Hondurans have talked of an eventual national dialogue to address social inclusion. Sam said Pathways could be a great vehicle for Honduras in that regard, and I said we were already looking at the Honduran chairmanship of Pathways Working Group One as an opportune way forward. In the short run, I said, it would be important for Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua to avoid negative statements about the elections and to say positive things after Monday if the vote goes smoothly. Sam agreed to pass that message and said he would stay in touch. ck','Call from Sam LewisI would like to keep this close hold please: Former Panamanian VP/FM Sam Lewis just called to say he and former President Torrijos have been talking informally to Presidents Colom, Funes and Ortega. He said all three are concerned about finding a way forward in Honduras and that they realize elections must be part of the picture. They think the president-elect of Honduras will have a chance to pursue national reconciliation, including a unity government. They also said the region needs better mechanisms to head off coups and wondered about amending the IADC. I told Sam about our step by step package approach and the vital role of elections in that package. Keep an eye out for our statement today, I added. We have always believed in changing the Honduran dynamic one move at a time -- he agreed. I noted that many Hondurans have talked of an eventual national dialogue to address social inclusion. Sam said Pathways could be a great vehicle for Honduras in that regard, and I said we were already looking at the Honduran chairmanship of Pathways Working Group One as an opportune way forward. In the short run, I said, it would be important for Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua to avoid negative statements about the elections and to say positive things after Monday if the vote goes smoothly. Sam agreed to pass that message and said he would stay in touch. ck'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Nicholas_Kristof',1,1,'1345 - C05760767.txt','Haiti Dinner Invite ListAttachments: 2009-04-08 Dinner Invite List.docx Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC *advocate, chronicled Haitian political developments and immigration Tel: lyelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CUNY College *expert on Caribbean security Tel: Brian Concannon Director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti *Lead lawyer in Raboteau case Paul Collier Professor of Economics Oxford University *expert in development economics, author of Haiti special report commissioned by the UN SYG Fax: +44-(0)1865 281447 Nicholas Kristof','Haiti Dinner Invite ListAttachments: 2009-04-08 Dinner Invite List.docx Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC *advocate, chronicled Haitian political developments and immigration Tel: lyelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CUNY College *expert on Caribbean security Tel: Brian Concannon Director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti *Lead lawyer in Raboteau case Paul Collier Professor of Economics Oxford University *expert in development economics, author of Haiti special report commissioned by the UN SYG Fax: +44-(0)1865 281447 Nicholas Kristof'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Nicholas_Platt',1,1,'2265 - C05763045.txt','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationDo you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2)Sen Richard Lugar 3)Sen Daniel Inouye 4)Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984 5)Amb Nicholas Platt: former foreign service officer, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1987-1991 6)Amb Frank Wisner: served as Vice Chairman for AIG until retiring in Feb 09, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1991-1992 7)Richard Armitage: former Deputy Secretary of State involved in the Valerie Plame scandal after acknowledging that he was the one responsible for leaking Plame\'s name to the press 8)Rep Steve Austria (R-OH): first Filipino-American congressman 9)A/S Kurt Campbell 10)Amb Kristie Kenney: current Ambassador to the Philippines Let me know your thoughts or if you need any additional information.','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationDo you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2)Sen Richard Lugar 3)Sen Daniel Inouye 4)Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984 5)Amb Nicholas Platt: former foreign service officer, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1987-1991 6)Amb Frank Wisner: served as Vice Chairman for AIG until retiring in Feb 09, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1991-1992 7)Richard Armitage: former Deputy Secretary of State; involved in the Valerie Plame scandal after acknowledging that he was the one responsible for leaking Plame\'s name to the press 8)Rep Steve Austria (R-OH): first Filipino-American congressman 9)A/S Kurt Campbell 10)Amb Kristie Kenney: current Ambassador to the Philippines Let me know your thoughts or if you need any additional information.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Nick_Nicely',1,1,'3216 - C05765644.txt','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe WilsonFYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 201h ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to undertake projects in Africa. With our record of success elsewhere, we are certain that our approach to project development and execution will mesh nicely with African needs and U.S. policy priorities. Valerie, Trevor and Samantha join me in extending our best wishes to you, Bill, and Chelsea as we enter the holiday season. Joe Ambassador Joseph Wilson Director, Symbion Power Email: joseph.wilsonsymbion-power.com Tel. No. +1 505 629-9142 website: www.symbion-power.com  This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify immediately.','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe WilsonFYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 201h ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to undertake projects in Africa. With our record of success elsewhere, we are certain that our approach to project development and execution will mesh nicely with African needs and U.S. policy priorities. Valerie, Trevor and Samantha join me in extending our best wishes to you, Bill, and Chelsea as we enter the holiday season. Joe Ambassador Joseph Wilson Director, Symbion Power Email: joseph.wilsonsymbion-power.com Tel. No. +1 505 629-9142 website: www.symbion-power.com ; This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify immediately.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Nicolas_Sarkozy',1,1,'3614 - C05766357.txt','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a declaration of war by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was a bit strong. Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a clear mark of hostility. Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place, Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a \"declaration of war\" by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was \"a bit strong\". Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a \"clear mark of hostility\". \"Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place,\" Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Niger',1,1,'188 - C05739783.txt','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board Justice Minister said this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate. 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. Boots on the ground: they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is \"shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security; they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board; Justice Minister said \"this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate.\" 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. \"Boots on the ground\": they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Nigeria',8,1,'2424 - C05763715.txt','AARJake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: ...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking. Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed, Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance, she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to boogie with African dancers. And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself, she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end. Mrs. Clinton seemed satisfied that she had accomplished her mission: strengthening American relations with crucial allies on the continent, like Nigeria and South Africa, and sending a message of tough love, as she called it, to nations like Kenya and Congo. Over all, she said, the United States wants to work more closely with African nations as a partner, not simply as a patron or dispenser of aid. In exchange, she said, African leaders must deliver democracy and good government. Mrs. Clinton vowed to stay on top of Africa, even after she gets back to Washington, closely monitoring the issues she addressed on her tour. She also pointed to Cape Verde, a set of palm-studded islands best known for their beaches and enormous tourist hotels, as an example of what good leadership can do. This is possible, she said. You create not just economic growth but a sense of human dignity and possibility. Kenya. South Africa. Angola. Congo. Nigeria. Liberia. And finally Cape Verde. Mrs. Clinton saw with her own eyes some of Africa\'s most promising countries - and some of its most troubled ones. In Kenya, she pushed for the government to prosecute perpetrators of the postelection violence last year. In South Africa, the big issue was Zimbabwe and how the South African government should do more to help ease the crisis there.','AARJake, when you can, I think I speak for the group when I say that we\'d like and After Action Report on last night\'s date with Dr. Senkler - especially curious if your plan to transition from the initial expanded group to a more restricted bilateral meeting worked as planned. And while I\'m writing, here is about the most straightforward piece about HRC ever written in the NY Times - with this classic line: \"...a Liberian man with a long wooden horn followed her around most of the visit, blowing out loud funny noises whenever she said something striking.\" Clinton Ends Africa Tour, Vowing to Stay Involved By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN The New York Times Published: August 15, 2009 SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde - After a grueling seven-nation, 11-day trip, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrapped up her Africa tour on Friday by reaffirming her promise to renovate American relations with the continent. \"I leave Africa after this remarkable trip even more committed,\" Mrs. Clinton said before leaving Cape Verde. \"I have seen the joy and energy Africans have, evidenced not just by the boogieing, but by the hard work and perseverance,\" she said, referring to a recent comment from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that she knew how to \"boogie\" with African dancers. \"And we\'ve seen the worst humanity can do to itself,\" she added, presumably referring to Congo, where Mrs. Clinton met victims of a brutal civil war that just does not seem to end. Mrs. Clinton seemed satisfied that she had accomplished her mission: strengthening American relations with crucial allies on the continent, like Nigeria and South Africa, and sending a message of \"tough love,\" as she called it, to nations like Kenya and Congo. Over all, she said, the United States wants to work more closely with African nations as a partner, not simply as a patron or dispenser of aid. In exchange, she said, African leaders must deliver democracy and good government. Mrs. Clinton vowed to stay on top of Africa, even after she gets back to Washington, closely monitoring the issues she addressed on her tour. She also pointed to Cape Verde, a set of palm-studded islands best known for their beaches and enormous tourist hotels, as an example of what good leadership can do. \"This is possible,\" she said. \"You create not just economic growth but a sense of human dignity and possibility.\" Kenya. South Africa. Angola. Congo. Nigeria. Liberia. And finally Cape Verde. Mrs. Clinton saw with her own eyes some of Africa\'s most promising countries - and some of its most troubled ones. In Kenya, she pushed for the government to prosecute perpetrators of the postelection violence last year. In South Africa, the big issue was Zimbabwe and how the South African government should do more to help ease the crisis there.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Nigeria',8,1,'2697 - C05764282.txt','Ensuring Energy TransitionsH RC: FYI. This is my point. cdm Hi Cheryl, Thanks for your email. I am on a plane now ? headed back from Istambul. I have not has any time to address this. But I will certainly work on it shortly. And in fact am meeting with David this week to do so. But I also think it is essential to take into account the concerns of the Hill. In Jose\'s hearings and mine, the committee quite explicitly and directly said they expected us to play significant roles in energy. David should certainly have the lead role, as the secretary has said and as the legislation clearly spells out, but we also need to figure out how we can work together. And I am sure that can be done amicably under david\'s overall leadership in this area. But H should be consulted and talk to the SFRC before any changes are made to avoid any surprises and be sure they understand what is being done. And, of course, I want to be sure we bring in Jose on any discussions, since he has important interests in this. Regards, Bob Bob: I hope you are settling in ? looking forward to finding a moment to connect with you. I particularly want to make sure we follow-up on energy in your title and making sure lines are clear in that arena to avoid any dropped balls or missed opportunities. I wanted to flag one matter now because the Secretary has asked David Goldwyn during her look-ahead meeting regarding energy, to move forward on several energy security priorities ? including engaging with key producers like Brazil, Mexico, Angola and Nigeria as well as addressing energy security concerns with consumers like China and India. Given that E/EEB previously had the lead on energy matters before we had an International Energy Coordinator, I want to make sure you and he are properly and smoothly transitioning matters to him.','Ensuring Energy TransitionsH RC: FYI. This is my point. cdm Hi Cheryl, Thanks for your email. I am on a plane now ? headed back from Istambul. I have not has any time to address this. But I will certainly work on it shortly. And in fact am meeting with David this week to do so. But I also think it is essential to take into account the concerns of the Hill. In Jose\'s hearings and mine, the committee quite explicitly and directly said they expected us to play significant roles in energy. David should certainly have the lead role, as the secretary has said and as the legislation clearly spells out, but we also need to figure out how we can work together. And I am sure that can be done amicably under david\'s overall leadership in this area. But H should be consulted and talk to the SFRC before any changes are made to avoid any surprises and be sure they understand what is being done. And, of course, I want to be sure we bring in Jose on any discussions, since he has important interests in this. Regards, Bob Bob: I hope you are settling in ? looking forward to finding a moment to connect with you. I particularly want to make sure we follow-up on energy in your title and making sure lines are clear in that arena to avoid any dropped balls or missed opportunities. I wanted to flag one matter now because the Secretary has asked David Goldwyn during her look-ahead meeting regarding energy, to move forward on several energy security priorities ? including engaging with key producers like Brazil, Mexico, Angola and Nigeria as well as addressing energy security concerns with consumers like China and India. Given that E/EEB previously had the lead on energy matters before we had an International Energy Coordinator, I want to make sure you and he are properly and smoothly transitioning matters to him.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Nigeria',8,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Nigeria',8,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Nigeria',8,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Nigeria',8,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.');
INSERT INTO `mv_tfidf` VALUES (5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Nigeria',8,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Nigeria',8,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Nightclub',2,2,'2180 - C05762872.txt','Mexico City to suspend public gatherings (SBU)Fyi Mexico City Mayor Ebrard told reports that all restaurants, bars, discos, night clubs, cinemas, movie theaters, theaters, gyms, and convention centers will suspend activities. 2$1','Mexico City to suspend public gatherings (SBU)Fyi Mexico City Mayor Ebrard told reports that all restaurants, bars, discos, night clubs, cinemas, movie theaters, theaters, gyms, and convention centers will suspend activities. 2$1'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Nightclub',2,1,'234 - C05739833.txt','Bill Keller piecePls print. An interesting piece. The argument that worked on my conservative Obama-hating (Hillary-respecting) friends, which Keller hints at in the slack he\'ll cut us, is that our denunciations of the video aren\'t an effort to debate the mob they are an effort to give ammo to the right side to win the battle that Keller himself identifies (between extremists seeking to put pressure on weak transitional governments and the more mainstream majority that supports those governments). And you could say it worked. Governments stepped up. Extremist groups in Tunisia are backpedalling. Etc. So we need to make this argument forcefully. The Satanic Video By BILL KELLER THE alchemy of modern media works with amazing speed. Start with a cheesy anti-Muslim video that resembles a bad trailer for a Sacha Baron Cohen comedy. It becomes YouTube fuel for protest across the Islamic world and a pretext for killing American diplomats. That angry spasm begets an inflammatory Newsweek cover, MUSLIM RAGE, which in turn inspires a Twitter hashtag that reduces the whole episode to .a running joke: There\'s no prayer room in this nightclub. #MuslimRage. You lose your nephew at the airport but you can\'t yell his name because it\'s JIHAD. #MuslimRage. From provocation to trauma to lampoon in a few short news cycles. It\'s over in a week, forgotten in two. Now back to Snooki and Honey Boo Boo. Except, of course, it\'s far from over. It moves temporarily off-screen, and then it is back: the Pakistani retailer accused last week of blasphemy because he refused to close his shops','Bill Keller piecePls print. An interesting piece. The argument that worked on my conservative Obama-hating (Hillary-respecting) friends, which Keller hints at in the \"slack\" he\'ll cut us, is that our denunciations of the video aren\'t an effort to debate the mob; they are an effort to give ammo to the right side to win the battle that Keller himself identifies (between extremists seeking to put \"pressure\" on weak transitional governments and the more mainstream majority that supports those governments). And you could say it worked. Governments stepped up. Extremist groups in Tunisia are backpedalling. Etc. So we need to make this argument forcefully. The Satanic Video By BILL KELLER THE alchemy of modern media works with amazing speed. Start with a cheesy anti-Muslim video that resembles a bad trailer for a Sacha Baron Cohen comedy. It becomes YouTube fuel for protest across the Islamic world and a pretext for killing American diplomats. That angry spasm begets an inflammatory Newsweek cover, \"MUSLIM RAGE,\" which in turn inspires a Twitter hashtag that reduces the whole episode to .a running joke: \"There\'s no prayer room in this nightclub. #MuslimRage.\" \"You lose your nephew at the airport but you can\'t yell his name because it\'s JIHAD. #MuslimRage.\" From provocation to trauma to lampoon in a few short news cycles. It\'s over in a week, forgotten in two. Now back to Snooki and Honey Boo Boo. Except, of course, it\'s far from over. It moves temporarily off-screen, and then it is back: the Pakistani retailer accused last week of \"blasphemy\" because he refused to close his shops'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Nightline',4,1,'3655 - C05766486.txt','Parade\' ParadePhoto is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.','Parade\' ParadePhoto is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Nightline',4,1,'3688 - C05766553.txt','ParadePhoto is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.','ParadePhoto is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Nightline',4,1,'3693 - C05766560.txt','ParadePlus - I made a new friend in Les Gelb - we have connected on our love of cats (he has 3) I second Philippe\'s take, on all counts. Photo is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.','ParadePlus - I made a new friend in Les Gelb - we have connected on our love of cats (he has 3) I second Philippe\'s take, on all counts. Photo is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Nightline',4,1,'3709 - C05766591.txt','ParadeLove it!! Photo is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.','ParadeLove it!! Photo is gorgeous (and there are 20 more online, some are really great) The article is good, just way too short, so it became very matter of fact, didn\'t include a lot of the great stuff he saw that day. They cut what he turned in in half. But for this readership, that length is probably perfect. It supposedly gets seen by 70 million people. 69 million probably never open it up and just see it in their Sunday paper, so the cover is the ballgame. Story is basically an excuse for the cover. And the cover is a homerun. In the end, I firmly believe it will be the totality all these in-depth projects like Vogue, National Geographic, Nightline, Time - which I know are annoying - that are going to create a collage documenting your success, especially in terms of style and work ethic, which I believe is what people are most interested when it comes to their perception and approval of you.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Niki_Tsongas',1,1,'1844 - C05762260.txt','Mini Schedule 6/9/097:45 am ARRIVE The Vice President\'s Residence 7:45 am WEEKLY BREAKFAST w/VICE PRESIDENT BlDEN 8:30 am The Vice President\'s Residence 8:30 am DEPART The Vice President\'s Residence *En route State Department 8:40 am ARRIVE State Department 8:40 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am CALL TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office *5 Members: McGovern, Donald Payne, Sam Farr, Niki Tsongas and Doris Matsui. 10:00am OFFICE TIME 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am MEETING w/ERIC GOOSBY, NOMINEE FOR GLOBAL AIDS 11:00 am COORDINATOR Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/MONGOLIAN FOREIGN MINISTER SUICHBAATAR 11:30 am BATBOLD Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray w/ welcome remarks in Treaty Room preceding. 12:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:15 pm ARRIVE White House 12:15 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/LARRY SUMMERS, DIRECTOR NATIONAL 1:15 pm ECONOMIC COUNCIL White House Mess 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30 pm OFFICE TIME 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MIICE FROMAN, NSC 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEKLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 6:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 29','Mini Schedule 6/9/097:45 am ARRIVE The Vice President\'s Residence 7:45 am WEEKLY BREAKFAST w/VICE PRESIDENT BlDEN 8:30 am The Vice President\'s Residence 8:30 am DEPART The Vice President\'s Residence *En route State Department 8:40 am ARRIVE State Department 8:40 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am CALL TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office *5 Members: McGovern, Donald Payne, Sam Farr, Niki Tsongas and Doris Matsui. 10:00am OFFICE TIME 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am MEETING w/ERIC GOOSBY, NOMINEE FOR GLOBAL AIDS 11:00 am COORDINATOR Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/MONGOLIAN FOREIGN MINISTER SUICHBAATAR 11:30 am BATBOLD Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray w/ welcome remarks in Treaty Room preceding. 12:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:15 pm ARRIVE White House 12:15 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/LARRY SUMMERS, DIRECTOR NATIONAL 1:15 pm ECONOMIC COUNCIL White House Mess 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30 pm OFFICE TIME 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MIICE FROMAN, NSC 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEKLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 6:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 29'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Nir_Am',1,1,'3249 - C05765705.txt','U.S. national held over Afghan boy\'s shootingColleagues ? I have attached a Reuters report below about a U.S. national who has been arrested in Northern Afghanistan over a shooting incident. Ops spoke with Kabul ACS Chief Katie Nutt who said that this incident occurred on November 8. Kabul has kept CA/OCS in the loop about the case. The man, who works for a NGO, has not yet been charged and is being held at a NDS (National Directorate of Security) site in a private cell. He is being treated well and has hired an attorney from the Consular Section\'s list. The Consular Section has kept in touch with him, and the Swedish-led PRT in Mazar-i-Sharif has also been in contact. -PhiII Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer U.S. aid worker held over Afghan boy\'s shooting KABUL, Nov 11 (Reuters) - An American aid worker in northern Afghanistan is being held by Afghan authorities over the fatal shooting of an Afghan teenager at his home, a provincial police chief said on Wednesday. Mohammad Bilal Niram, chief of police in the northern Sar-i-pul province, said the aid worker had killed his landlord\'s 16-year-old son with three gunshots, possibly suspecting a burglary when the boy tried to enter his home. He is in Afghan government custody for investigation. He has not been charged, Niram said. The man worked for GP he said, referring to Global Partners, a UK-based aid group which says it has run programmes in Afghanistan since 1993. Staff at the organisation\'s London headquarters declined to comment on the incident. John Groch, a spokesman for the U.S. embassy, confirmed that an American had been arrested in Sar-i-pul but said he could give no further details pending the Afghan police investigation. (Reporting by Hamid Shalizi and Peter Graff, writing by Peter Graff, editing by Mark Trevelyan)','U.S. national held over Afghan boy\'s shootingColleagues ? I have attached a Reuters report below about a U.S. national who has been arrested in Northern Afghanistan over a shooting incident. Ops spoke with Kabul ACS Chief Katie Nutt who said that this incident occurred on November 8. Kabul has kept CA/OCS in the loop about the case. The man, who works for a NGO, has not yet been charged and is being held at a NDS (National Directorate of Security) site in a private cell. He is being treated well and has hired an attorney from the Consular Section\'s list. The Consular Section has kept in touch with him, and the Swedish-led PRT in Mazar-i-Sharif has also been in contact. -PhiII Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer U.S. aid worker held over Afghan boy\'s shooting KABUL, Nov 11 (Reuters) - An American aid worker in northern Afghanistan is being held by Afghan authorities over the fatal shooting of an Afghan teenager at his home, a provincial police chief said on Wednesday. Mohammad Bilal Niram, chief of police in the northern Sar-i-pul province, said the aid worker had killed his landlord\'s 16-year-old son with three gunshots, possibly suspecting a burglary when the boy tried to enter his home. \"He is in Afghan government custody for investigation. He has not been charged,\" Niram said. The man worked for GP he said, referring to Global Partners, a UK-based aid group which says it has run programmes in Afghanistan since 1993. Staff at the organisation\'s London headquarters declined to comment on the incident. John Groch, a spokesman for the U.S. embassy, confirmed that an American had been arrested in Sar-i-pul but said he could give no further details pending the Afghan police investigation. (Reporting by Hamid Shalizi and Peter Graff, writing by Peter Graff, editing by Mark Trevelyan)'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Nita_Lowey',3,1,'1679 - C05761615.txt','Please convey to the Secretarymy happy surprise and deep appreciation for her statement on my behalf that was read by Rep. Lowey at my hearing today. I was incredibly moved by it and it helped make a remarkable day even more memorable.','Please convey to the Secretarymy happy surprise and deep appreciation for her statement on my behalf that was read by Rep. Lowey at my hearing today. I was incredibly moved by it and it helped make a remarkable day even more memorable.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Nita_Lowey',3,1,'1987 - C05762585.txt','SchumerFyi Nita lowey also just called again. Said she\'s going into an event and will be out of pocket for a few hours. Talked to Sen Schumer. Told him I\'m glad to raise in Moscow, and will let him know how it goes. I\'m familiar with Bank of NY case from my time as ambassador, and talked to BoNY President last week. Have a good weekend. Bill Chuck schumer called me cause he\'s been playing phone tag with hrc. He wanted to talk to her about the problem the bank of ny is having in russia. He didn\'t realize she wasn\'t going. When I told him she wasn\'t, he said he wanted to talk to Bill and ask you to raise this issue with russian officials. Bill, are you able to call him and I will tell hrc you are calling back? Cell is or ops can reach him. v 37','SchumerFyi Nita lowey also just called again. Said she\'s going into an event and will be out of pocket for a few hours. Talked to Sen Schumer. Told him I\'m glad to raise in Moscow, and will let him know how it goes. I\'m familiar with Bank of NY case from my time as ambassador, and talked to BoNY President last week. Have a good weekend. Bill Chuck schumer called me cause he\'s been playing phone tag with hrc. He wanted to talk to her about the problem the bank of ny is having in russia. He didn\'t realize she wasn\'t going. When I told him she wasn\'t, he said he wanted to talk to Bill and ask you to raise this issue with russian officials. Bill, are you able to call him and I will tell hrc you are calling back? Cell is or ops can reach him. v 37'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Nita_Lowey',3,1,'2163 - C05762851.txt','CallsCarolyn Maloney called for you. And Nita Lowey also wants to talk tonite about the Middle East. You can reach both through ops. 21','CallsCarolyn Maloney called for you. And Nita Lowey also wants to talk tonite about the Middle East. You can reach both through ops. 21'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'No-fly_zone',3,1,'11 - C05739564.txt','AbZ and Hb3 on Libya and West Bank/Gaza(SBU) I had back-to-back phone calls this morning from Qatari PM/FM Hamad bin Jassim and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed. The content was virtually identical, su esting either rare coincidence or, more likely, an unusual level of UAE-Qatari coordination at yesterday\'s Arab League meeting. Main points (mostly Libya related but one Palestinian-related) are as follows: (SBU) No-Fly Zone: The Arab League has now called for a NFZ the UNSC needs to act. Syria was the last hold- out, but the resolution passed. Time is wasting. Both HbJ and AbZ made the right kind of noises (but still less than a solid commitment) that there would be some kind of Qatari and Emirati participation in an international effort. Their chicken-and-egg question to me was, are we going to support a NFZ? If we are, then we can talk about the other participation. (SBU) Recognizing the Council: Both urged us to do so. I noted that the Arab League statement fell short of recognition. They urged us to find some kind of language that would suggest moving in that direction, and I noted our decisions to suspend the operations of the Libyan Embassy, have S meet with Mahmoud Jibril of the Council, and send a diplomatic representative to Benghazi. They pushed for more, with HbJ going to far as to say that recognition of the Council will help underscore to Qadhafi and his circle that he\'s finished. (SBU) Jibril meeting: They each said the same thing that Gene Cretz has picked up separately, that Jibril doesn\'t want media for his meeting with S unless he feels that there will be something significant out of the meeting. HbJ is providing a plane for Jibril to get to Paris. HbJ more than AbZ agreed with me that the meeting itself is a significant deliverable AbZ urged us not to be slower or quieter than France. (SBU) West Bank/Gaza: Both reacted negatively to Israeli announcements regarding hundreds of houses in the West Bank. They asked if we were going to say anything I noted we were still at this point getting the facts. Jeff, you guys just aren\'t serious, AbZ complained. I noted the political context, in which a family was brutally murdered.','AbZ and Hb3 on Libya and West Bank/Gaza(SBU) I had back-to-back phone calls this morning from Qatari PM/FM Hamad bin Jassim and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed. The content was virtually identical, su esting either rare coincidence or, more likely, an unusual level of UAE-Qatari coordination at yesterday\'s Arab League meeting. Main points (mostly Libya related but one Palestinian-related) are as follows: (SBU) No-Fly Zone: The Arab League has now called for a NFZ; the UNSC needs to act. Syria was the last hold- out, but the resolution passed. Time is wasting. Both HbJ and AbZ made the right kind of noises (but still less than a solid commitment) that there would be some kind of Qatari and Emirati participation in an international effort. Their chicken-and-egg question to me was, are we going to support a NFZ? If we are, then we can talk about the other participation. (SBU) Recognizing the Council: Both urged us to do so. I noted that the Arab League statement fell short of recognition. They urged us to find some kind of language that would suggest moving in that direction, and I noted our decisions to suspend the operations of the Libyan Embassy, have S meet with Mahmoud Jibril of the Council, and send a diplomatic representative to Benghazi. They pushed for more, with HbJ going to far as to say that recognition of the Council will help underscore to Qadhafi and his circle that he\'s finished. (SBU) Jibril meeting: They each said the same thing that Gene Cretz has picked up separately, that Jibril doesn\'t want media for his meeting with S unless he feels that there will be something significant out of the meeting. HbJ is providing a plane for Jibril to get to Paris. HbJ more than AbZ agreed with me that the meeting itself is a significant deliverable; AbZ urged us not to be slower or quieter than France. (SBU) West Bank/Gaza: Both reacted negatively to Israeli announcements regarding \"hundreds of houses\" in the West Bank. They asked if we were going to say anything; I noted we were still at this point getting the facts. \"Jeff, you guys just aren\'t serious,\" AbZ complained. I noted the political context, in which a family was brutally murdered.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'No-fly_zone',3,1,'162 - C05739752.txt','tick tock on libya tidc todc on libyaHere is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish, let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14 ? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with TNC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NA TO civilian protection mission.','tick tock on libya tidc todc on libyaHere is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish, let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14 ? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with TNC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NA TO civilian protection mission.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'No-fly_zone',3,1,'268 - C05739876.txt','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and all necessary measures - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and \"all necessary measures\" - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'No-hitter',1,1,'2525 - C05763949.txt','FeedbackWhenever you do something big on TV we all hear from lots of folks saying you did great. But this time is noticeably different. First, people across the spectrum - DC insiders, reporters, staff, ex-staff, friends of friends, WH folks, etc - were blown away. Second, people were REALLY moved by the last segment, three people even told me they teared up. I\'m guessing and hoping you hear this directly from random folks in the coming days. And I think because it\'s been a lousy couple of weeks for the Admin, with mixed messages and bad news, coupled with many people seeing you for the first time for an extended period talking about the job and your relationship with the President, and that combo was probably the most powerful reminder since your speech in Denver that you\'re in a class all your own (including the President who became enmeshed in the Gates incident) That you didn\'t wait for the envoy question was key, you turned it into a strength. What you said about the President and how you said it, one can\'t help but think how much of a team player you are and how remarkably you\'ve adapted to the role. You were definitely on your game. You either threw a perfect game - or at least a no hitter. So this couldn\'t have gone better, achieved everything we needed to times 10, and comes on the heels of a great 10 days. Will be interesting to see the storyline that emanates from this. Because there was no substantive news, it\'ll be a focus on style especially saving Biden.','FeedbackWhenever you do something big on TV we all hear from lots of folks saying you did great. But this time is noticeably different. First, people across the spectrum - DC insiders, reporters, staff, ex-staff, friends of friends, WH folks, etc - were blown away. Second, people were REALLY moved by the last segment, three people even told me they teared up. I\'m guessing and hoping you hear this directly from random folks in the coming days. And I think because it\'s been a lousy couple of weeks for the Admin, with mixed messages and bad news, coupled with many people seeing you for the first time for an extended period talking about the job and your relationship with the President, and that combo was probably the most powerful reminder since your speech in Denver that you\'re in a class all your own (including the President who became enmeshed in the Gates incident) That you didn\'t wait for the envoy question was key, you turned it into a strength. What you said about the President and how you said it, one can\'t help but think how much of a team player you are and how remarkably you\'ve adapted to the role. You were definitely on your game. You either threw a perfect game - or at least a no hitter. So this couldn\'t have gone better, achieved everything we needed to times 10, and comes on the heels of a great 10 days. Will be interesting to see the storyline that emanates from this. Because there was no substantive news, it\'ll be a focus on style especially saving Biden.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Noisettes',3,1,'1458 - C05761198.txt','Cinco de MayoYes. There isn\'t. Ann Manes team brainstormed on ideas for a day long session and celebration but didn\'t materialize. We looked into doing something else last week but given the swine flu outbreak, most people were either canceling or toning down things. Dan Smith said that even the mexican embassy isn\'t doing what they normally did either. B6 What happened w our plans for this? There\'s nothing about it on my schedule so I assume nothing is happening.','Cinco de MayoYes. There isn\'t. Ann Manes team brainstormed on ideas for a day long session and celebration but didn\'t materialize. We looked into doing something else last week but given the swine flu outbreak, most people were either canceling or toning down things. Dan Smith said that even the mexican embassy isn\'t doing what they normally did either. B6 What happened w our plans for this? There\'s nothing about it on my schedule so I assume nothing is happening.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Noisettes',3,1,'1793 - C05761905.txt','ScheduleThis should have been faxed to house. Here is final schedule: 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Cheryl Mills, Joan Donoghue, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS 11:40 am DEPART State Department En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION Note: 100 people attending the reception, 250 attending the luncheon. Reception called from 11:00am-12:00pm, Luncheon from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Upon arrival, Page Harrington escorts HRC to the tented Garden Terrace, as guests are sitting for the luncheon. HRC sits at the head table. At 12:00pm, Peggy Cifrino, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum event chair, delivers welcoming remarks and introduces Audrey Sheppard, Chair, Board of Directors, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. Audrey Sheppard delivers brief remarks and announces HRC as the receipent of the 2009 Annual Alice Award. HRC proceeds to stage to accept award. HRC gives brief remarks and departs, luncheon program continues.','ScheduleThis should have been faxed to house. Here is final schedule: 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Cheryl Mills, Joan Donoghue, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS 11:40 am DEPART State Department En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION Note: 100 people attending the reception, 250 attending the luncheon. Reception called from 11:00am-12:00pm, Luncheon from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Upon arrival, Page Harrington escorts HRC to the tented Garden Terrace, as guests are sitting for the luncheon. HRC sits at the head table. At 12:00pm, Peggy Cifrino, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum event chair, delivers welcoming remarks and introduces Audrey Sheppard, Chair, Board of Directors, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. Audrey Sheppard delivers brief remarks and announces HRC as the receipent of the 2009 Annual Alice Award. HRC proceeds to stage to accept award. HRC gives brief remarks and departs, luncheon program continues.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Noisettes',3,1,'2051 - C05762694.txt','TravelI\'d like to stick w the 8 if we think it will go if not, should we try the train at 6 or 7 if they\'re going if not, I\'d like to try the 7am Monday shuttle as a last resort. How will we decide? Lona and I wanted to check in with you on travel. All the news is reporting (Mario confirming) that travel tomorrow will be messy. All flights to dc till 6pm tomorrow are basically canceled (though the 8pm is still scheduled to go). Mario has asked us to check in tomorrow but as of now, he thinks a monday morning flight might be more reliable. There are trains running but they expect delays, maybe cancellations. Below is lonas draft for monday. Do you want to hold off on making a decision till we know more tomorrow? PREV RON Washingon, DC 8:15 amDEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 amARRIVE State Department 8:25 amPRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 amSecretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 amDAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 amSecretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 amMONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 amPrincipals Conference Room 7516 10:00 amPRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 10:15 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Jim, Jack, Cheryl, Jake and Huma 10:15 amOFFICE TIME','TravelI\'d like to stick w the 8 if we think it will go; if not, should we try the train at 6 or 7 if they\'re going; if not, I\'d like to try the 7am Monday shuttle as a last resort. How will we decide? Lona and I wanted to check in with you on travel. All the news is reporting (Mario confirming) that travel tomorrow will be messy. All flights to dc till 6pm tomorrow are basically canceled (though the 8pm is still scheduled to go). Mario has asked us to check in tomorrow but as of now, he thinks a monday morning flight might be more reliable. There are trains running but they expect delays, maybe cancellations. Below is lonas draft for monday. Do you want to hold off on making a decision till we know more tomorrow? PREV RON Washingon, DC 8:15 amDEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 amARRIVE State Department 8:25 amPRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 amSecretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 amDAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 amSecretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 amMONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 amPrincipals Conference Room 7516 10:00 amPRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 10:15 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Jim, Jack, Cheryl, Jake and Huma 10:15 amOFFICE TIME'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Non-governmental_organization',4,1,'3249 - C05765705.txt','U.S. national held over Afghan boy\'s shootingColleagues ? I have attached a Reuters report below about a U.S. national who has been arrested in Northern Afghanistan over a shooting incident. Ops spoke with Kabul ACS Chief Katie Nutt who said that this incident occurred on November 8. Kabul has kept CA/OCS in the loop about the case. The man, who works for a NGO, has not yet been charged and is being held at a NDS (National Directorate of Security) site in a private cell. He is being treated well and has hired an attorney from the Consular Section\'s list. The Consular Section has kept in touch with him, and the Swedish-led PRT in Mazar-i-Sharif has also been in contact. -PhiII Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer U.S. aid worker held over Afghan boy\'s shooting KABUL, Nov 11 (Reuters) - An American aid worker in northern Afghanistan is being held by Afghan authorities over the fatal shooting of an Afghan teenager at his home, a provincial police chief said on Wednesday. Mohammad Bilal Niram, chief of police in the northern Sar-i-pul province, said the aid worker had killed his landlord\'s 16-year-old son with three gunshots, possibly suspecting a burglary when the boy tried to enter his home. He is in Afghan government custody for investigation. He has not been charged, Niram said. The man worked for GP he said, referring to Global Partners, a UK-based aid group which says it has run programmes in Afghanistan since 1993. Staff at the organisation\'s London headquarters declined to comment on the incident. John Groch, a spokesman for the U.S. embassy, confirmed that an American had been arrested in Sar-i-pul but said he could give no further details pending the Afghan police investigation. (Reporting by Hamid Shalizi and Peter Graff, writing by Peter Graff, editing by Mark Trevelyan)','U.S. national held over Afghan boy\'s shootingColleagues ? I have attached a Reuters report below about a U.S. national who has been arrested in Northern Afghanistan over a shooting incident. Ops spoke with Kabul ACS Chief Katie Nutt who said that this incident occurred on November 8. Kabul has kept CA/OCS in the loop about the case. The man, who works for a NGO, has not yet been charged and is being held at a NDS (National Directorate of Security) site in a private cell. He is being treated well and has hired an attorney from the Consular Section\'s list. The Consular Section has kept in touch with him, and the Swedish-led PRT in Mazar-i-Sharif has also been in contact. -PhiII Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer U.S. aid worker held over Afghan boy\'s shooting KABUL, Nov 11 (Reuters) - An American aid worker in northern Afghanistan is being held by Afghan authorities over the fatal shooting of an Afghan teenager at his home, a provincial police chief said on Wednesday. Mohammad Bilal Niram, chief of police in the northern Sar-i-pul province, said the aid worker had killed his landlord\'s 16-year-old son with three gunshots, possibly suspecting a burglary when the boy tried to enter his home. \"He is in Afghan government custody for investigation. He has not been charged,\" Niram said. The man worked for GP he said, referring to Global Partners, a UK-based aid group which says it has run programmes in Afghanistan since 1993. Staff at the organisation\'s London headquarters declined to comment on the incident. John Groch, a spokesman for the U.S. embassy, confirmed that an American had been arrested in Sar-i-pul but said he could give no further details pending the Afghan police investigation. (Reporting by Hamid Shalizi and Peter Graff, writing by Peter Graff, editing by Mark Trevelyan)'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Non-governmental_organization',4,1,'3518 - C05766172.txt','LibyaCongress earmarked 2.5 mil dollars for democracy stuff in Libya. Not an Admin request. Requirement to work through NGOs. Requests for proposals went out, came in, were evaluated. One was going to an NGO with links to an NGO in Libya run by a Qadhafi. Congressional staff briefed on Monday. Thus the questions now. Jeffrey Feltman','LibyaCongress earmarked 2.5 mil dollars for democracy stuff in Libya. Not an Admin request. Requirement to work through NGOs. Requests for proposals went out, came in, were evaluated. One was going to an NGO with links to an NGO in Libya run by a Qadhafi. Congressional staff briefed on Monday. Thus the questions now. Jeffrey Feltman'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Non-governmental_organization',4,1,'3519 - C05766175.txt','LibyaMore clarity. No awards given yet. More dealing with good governance rather than democracy. NEA worked with F and H on a plan of how to work with a broad segment of society in Libya. It was that plan that went forth for congressional notification. So NEA, F, and H all signed out the plan for congressional notification. While the plan took all summer to develop, obviously it shouldn\'t have gone forth on automatic pilot after Meghrahi. Jeffrey Feltman Congress earmarked 2.5 mil dollars for democracy stuff in Libya. Not an Admin request. Requirement to work through NGOs. Requests for proposals went out, came in, were evaluated. One was going to an NGO with links to an NGO in Libya run by a Qadhafi. Congressional staff briefed on Monday. Thus the questions now. Jeffrey Feltman','LibyaMore clarity. No awards given yet. More dealing with good governance rather than democracy. NEA worked with F and H on a plan of how to work with a broad segment of society in Libya. It was that plan that went forth for congressional notification. So NEA, F, and H all signed out the plan for congressional notification. While the plan took all summer to develop, obviously it shouldn\'t have gone forth on automatic pilot after Meghrahi. Jeffrey Feltman Congress earmarked 2.5 mil dollars for democracy stuff in Libya. Not an Admin request. Requirement to work through NGOs. Requests for proposals went out, came in, were evaluated. One was going to an NGO with links to an NGO in Libya run by a Qadhafi. Congressional staff briefed on Monday. Thus the questions now. Jeffrey Feltman'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Non-governmental_organization',4,1,'3635 - C05766437.txt','PersonalGood morning Doug - I think my response bounced back so I\'m trying this again (apologies if you get two emails from me) Send me any points you would want to have made in the letter, as well as if it should be addressed to anyone in particular, and we\'ll get it done! Thanks! Thanks so much! I\'ll work with Rob on the letter. FYI, I\'m meeting with Judith McHale this week to talk about Pakistan, per our previous conversation. I\'ve also been talking with NDI about being the interlocutor for the strategic communications program for the government and political parties. I think it\'s best for USG and all involved that it go through a respected NGO. They\'re keen to help. Mme. Secretary:','PersonalGood morning Doug - I think my response bounced back so I\'m trying this again (apologies if you get two emails from me) Send me any points you would want to have made in the letter, as well as if it should be addressed to anyone in particular, and we\'ll get it done! Thanks! Thanks so much! I\'ll work with Rob on the letter. FYI, I\'m meeting with Judith McHale this week to talk about Pakistan, per our previous conversation. I\'ve also been talking with NDI about being the interlocutor for the strategic communications program for the government and political parties. I think it\'s best for USG and all involved that it go through a respected NGO. They\'re keen to help. Mme. Secretary:'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'None_of_These_Candidates',1,1,'1619 - C05761474.txt','fourth speechwriter updatefyi FYI: I have now seriously reviewed 9 candidates (and explored a handful of others who, for various reasons, I didn\'t feel would be what we were looking for). Two have acceted other jobs that were already on the table before I spoke to them (and for which they were better suited). One ( who I love) has decided her legal future requires her to come here in a capacity other than speechwriting, and I think she\'s right about that None of these candidates is over 32 years old. The best writer among them is the youngest ? 24. She is intellectually extremely mature and the only professional writer in the group. On the other hand, she\'s extremely smart and an excellent writer. I have two more candidates who are working on second rounds of mock speeches. I need to see how quickly and effectively they grasp directions and feedback. Hopefully one of them will work out for us. One other prospect materialized yesterday am waiting to get a better feel for her suitability. I\'m also re-mining journalistic contacts to see if I can possibly find a more seasoned writer from a newspaper or magazine who wants to make the switch to government. So far that has proven futile the few journalists who I\'ve reached out to were not interested in coming. Will keep you posted. 27','fourth speechwriter updatefyi FYI: I have now seriously reviewed 9 candidates (and explored a handful of others who, for various reasons, I didn\'t feel would be what we were looking for). Two have acceted other jobs that were already on the table before I spoke to them (and for which they were better suited). One ( who I love) has decided her legal future requires her to come here in a capacity other than speechwriting, and I think she\'s right about that None of these candidates is over 32 years old. The best writer among them is the youngest ? 24. She is intellectually extremely mature and the only professional writer in the group. On the other hand, she\'s extremely smart and an excellent writer. I have two more candidates who are working on second rounds of mock speeches. I need to see how quickly and effectively they grasp directions and feedback. Hopefully one of them will work out for us. One other prospect materialized yesterday; am waiting to get a better feel for her suitability. I\'m also re-mining journalistic contacts to see if I can possibly find a more seasoned writer from a newspaper or magazine who wants to make the switch to government. So far that has proven futile; the few journalists who I\'ve reached out to were not interested in coming. Will keep you posted. 27'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Nonpartisanism',3,1,'1178 - C05760464.txt','Honduras statementI would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team or000ses to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.','Honduras statementI would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team or000ses to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Nonpartisanism',3,1,'3652 - C05766480.txt','Honduras statementThe team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.','Honduras statementThe team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Nonpartisanism',3,1,'3654 - C05766484.txt','Honduras statementOf course! I would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for','Honduras statementOf course! I would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Norman_Siegel',1,1,'2894 - C05764653.txt','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\'  Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing, he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period, he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. \"Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\' \" Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. \"Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing,\" he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. \"What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period,\" he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Norm_(social)',4,1,'1698 - C05761689.txt','FyiBy MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) ? Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will soon announce that gay American diplomats will be given benefits similar to those that their heterosexual counterparts enjoy, U.S. officials said Saturday. In a notice to be sent soon to State Department employees, Clinton says regulations that denied same-sex couples and their families the same rights and privileges that straight diplomats enjoyed are unfair and must end, as they harm U.S. diplomacy. Providing training, medical care and other benefits to domestic partners promote the cohesiveness, safety and effectiveness of our posts abroad, she says in the message, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press. It will also help the department attract and retain personnel in a competitive environment where domestic partner benefits and allowances are increasingly the norm for world-class employers, she says. At bottom, the department will provide these benefits for both opposite-sex and same-sex domestic partners because it is the right thing to do, Clinton says. Among the benefits that will now be granted gay diplomats: the right of domestic partners to hold diplomatic passports, government-paid travel for their partners and families to and from foreign posts, and the use of U.S. medical facilities abroad. In addition, gay diplomats\' families will now be eligible for U.S. government emergency evacuations and training courses at the Foreign Service Institute, the message says. The announcement, expected this week, was provided to the AP by a State Department official who is a member of the Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies organization. Two department officials not affiliated with the organization confirmed its accuracy. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publically about the changes.','FyiBy MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) ? Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will soon announce that gay American diplomats will be given benefits similar to those that their heterosexual counterparts enjoy, U.S. officials said Saturday. In a notice to be sent soon to State Department employees, Clinton says regulations that denied same-sex couples and their families the same rights and privileges that straight diplomats enjoyed are \"unfair and must end,\" as they harm U.S. diplomacy. \"Providing training, medical care and other benefits to domestic partners promote the cohesiveness, safety and effectiveness of our posts abroad,\" she says in the message, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press. \"It will also help the department attract and retain personnel in a competitive environment where domestic partner benefits and allowances are increasingly the norm for world-class employers,\" she says. \"At bottom, the department will provide these benefits for both opposite-sex and same-sex domestic partners because it is the right thing to do,\" Clinton says. Among the benefits that will now be granted gay diplomats: the right of domestic partners to hold diplomatic passports, government-paid travel for their partners and families to and from foreign posts, and the use of U.S. medical facilities abroad. In addition, gay diplomats\' families will now be eligible for U.S. government emergency evacuations and training courses at the Foreign Service Institute, the message says. The announcement, expected this week, was provided to the AP by a State Department official who is a member of the Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies organization. Two department officials not affiliated with the organization confirmed its accuracy. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publically about the changes.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Norm_(social)',4,1,'2093 - C05762753.txt','Anti-Gay LawsI will call you later. FYI Cheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the safe space for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised. Can you advise how we can proceed or if we should do a call or seek a tasking for this information? Thanks. cdm','Anti-Gay LawsI will call you later. FYI Cheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the \"safe space\" for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised. Can you advise how we can proceed or if we should do a call or seek a tasking for this information? Thanks. cdm'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Norm_(social)',4,1,'2563 - C05764035.txt','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design;'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Norm_(social)',4,1,'3626 - C05766395.txt','Anti-Gay LawsCheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the safe space for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised.','Anti-Gay LawsCheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the \"safe space\" for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Norm_Coleman',1,1,'1355 - C05760782.txt','Claire Coleman\'s numberLauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton 21','Claire Coleman\'s numberLauren Jiloty Special Assistant to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton 21'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Norse_clans',1,1,'2763 - C05764431.txt','just read atter a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflects just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflectsreflects your amazing strength of\'Purpose...keep on Sis and love My fax is broken, so I didn\'t get any clips. I hope to get it fixed today and hope to receive all that I missed. your amazing strength ofPurpose...keep on Sis and love I think it was in your clips over the weekend but I will send it to your right now Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love Could you be sure I get this article? reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love reflects your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love I can imagine how intense this week was as you and the entire Spence clan gave Big Roy the best ever sendoff. Does your title refer to the ad or something else? your amazing strength of Purpose...keep on Sis and love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you received this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of the error via email to disclaimerinquiries@ideacity.com and please delete the email from your system, retaining no copies in any media. We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008','just read atter a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do YouKnow Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflects just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it just read after a pretty intense week-the- It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflectsreflects your amazing strength of\'Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love My fax is broken, so I didn\'t get any clips. I hope to get it fixed today and hope to receive all that I missed. your amazing strength of\"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love I think it was in your clips over the weekend but I will send it to your right now Know Where Hillary Clinton Is?-over all it reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love Could you be sure I get this article? reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love reflects your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love I can imagine how intense this week was as you and the entire Spence clan gave Big Roy the best ever sendoff. Does your title refer to the ad or something else? your amazing strength of \"Purpose\"...keep on Sis and love This e-mail is intended only for the named person or entity to which it is addressed and contains valuable business information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you received this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of the error via email to disclaimerinquiries@ideacity.com and please delete the email from your system, retaining no copies in any media. We appreciate your cooperation. ideacity.legal.disclaimer.01112008'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'North-West_Frontier_Province_(1901–55)',1,1,'2483 - C05763822.txt','At least 13 die in Pakistan bus crashAt least 13 die in Pakistan bus crash ISLAMABAD (AP) Police say a bus has crashed in northwestern Pakistan killing at least 13 people and injuring 35. Police officer Sardar Shah says the driver of the bus lost control Wednesday while driving on a mountain road, and the bus veered into a ditch in the Batagram district of North West Frontier Province. He says three children are among the dead. Shah blamed the accident on the driver\'s speeding as he went into a sharp turn on the road. Such accidents are common in Pakistan, where roads are often poorly maintained and drivers regularly disregard traffic rules. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 rn','At least 13 die in Pakistan bus crashAt least 13 die in Pakistan bus crash ISLAMABAD (AP) Police say a bus has crashed in northwestern Pakistan killing at least 13 people and injuring 35. Police officer Sardar Shah says the driver of the bus lost control Wednesday while driving on a mountain road, and the bus veered into a ditch in the Batagram district of North West Frontier Province. He says three children are among the dead. Shah blamed the accident on the driver\'s speeding as he went into a sharp turn on the road. Such accidents are common in Pakistan, where roads are often poorly maintained and drivers regularly disregard traffic rules. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 rn'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Northern_Ireland',3,1,'1358 - C05760792.txt','Fwd: PM letter PM letterAttachments: NI_Financial_Settlement_letter_to_McGuinness_and_Robinson.pdf Pis print--one copy to Jake, one to me. Hillary: Attached is Gordon\'s letter to McGuinness and Robinson on financial settlement. Can you open? Should I forward to Lauren? Sid Mr Blumenthal As requested by my Secretary of State, please find attached a copy of the letter from Prime Minister to First and Deputy First Minister. Kind regards Fiona Fiona McCoy Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland 0207 210 6460 07799115250','Fwd: PM letter PM letterAttachments: NI_Financial_Settlement_letter_to_McGuinness_and_Robinson.pdf Pis print--one copy to Jake, one to me. Hillary: Attached is Gordon\'s letter to McGuinness and Robinson on financial settlement. Can you open? Should I forward to Lauren? Sid Mr Blumenthal As requested by my Secretary of State, please find attached a copy of the letter from Prime Minister to First and Deputy First Minister. Kind regards Fiona Fiona McCoy Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland 0207 210 6460 07799115250'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Northern_Ireland',3,1,'2956 - C05764764.txt','(Reuters) INLA militants to end violence, Irish foreign minister saysDUBLIN, Oct 11 (Reuters) - The Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) is about to announce the end of its violent campaign against British control of Northern Ireland, Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin said on Sunday. That\'s a welcome development, Martin told journalists ahead of his talks with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Asked whether he wanted the INLA to decommission its weapons, Martin said: Absolutely. My understanding is that would be part of the statement emanating from the INLA that they are ceasing all violent activity. Doug O\'Neill Watch Officer Operations. Center Department of State (202) 647-1512','(Reuters) INLA militants to end violence, Irish foreign minister saysDUBLIN, Oct 11 (Reuters) - The Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) is about to announce the end of its violent campaign against British control of Northern Ireland, Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin said on Sunday. \"That\'s a welcome development,\" Martin told journalists ahead of his talks with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Asked whether he wanted the INLA to decommission its weapons, Martin said: \"Absolutely. My understanding is that would be part of the statement emanating from the INLA that they are ceasing all violent activity.\" Doug O\'Neill Watch Officer Operations. Center Department of State (202) 647-1512'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Northern_Ireland',3,1,'3521 - C05766177.txt','Irish Times: North\'s leaders clash on devolutionFYI. Kamala North\'s leaders clash on devolution The North\'s leaders Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness clashed in public today as the split at the heart of the power-sharing government deepened. The clash came as Taoiseach Brian Cowen lead a team of Government ministers in a session of cross-Border talks with members of the Northern Ireland administration. As the pair appeared before the cameras at a press conference their private disagreement over the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Stormont Assembly deepened when Mr McGuinness accused his counterpart of raising roadblocks to a deal.','Irish Times: North\'s leaders clash on devolutionFYI. Kamala North\'s leaders clash on devolution The North\'s leaders Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness clashed in public today as the split at the heart of the power-sharing government deepened. The clash came as Taoiseach Brian Cowen lead a team of Government ministers in a session of cross-Border talks with members of the Northern Ireland administration. As the pair appeared before the cameras at a press conference their private disagreement over the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Stormont Assembly deepened when Mr McGuinness accused his counterpart of raising roadblocks to a deal.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Northern_Ireland_Assembly',1,1,'3521 - C05766177.txt','Irish Times: North\'s leaders clash on devolutionFYI. Kamala North\'s leaders clash on devolution The North\'s leaders Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness clashed in public today as the split at the heart of the power-sharing government deepened. The clash came as Taoiseach Brian Cowen lead a team of Government ministers in a session of cross-Border talks with members of the Northern Ireland administration. As the pair appeared before the cameras at a press conference their private disagreement over the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Stormont Assembly deepened when Mr McGuinness accused his counterpart of raising roadblocks to a deal.','Irish Times: North\'s leaders clash on devolutionFYI. Kamala North\'s leaders clash on devolution The North\'s leaders Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness clashed in public today as the split at the heart of the power-sharing government deepened. The clash came as Taoiseach Brian Cowen lead a team of Government ministers in a session of cross-Border talks with members of the Northern Ireland administration. As the pair appeared before the cameras at a press conference their private disagreement over the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Stormont Assembly deepened when Mr McGuinness accused his counterpart of raising roadblocks to a deal.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Northern_Ireland_Executive',1,1,'3521 - C05766177.txt','Irish Times: North\'s leaders clash on devolutionFYI. Kamala North\'s leaders clash on devolution The North\'s leaders Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness clashed in public today as the split at the heart of the power-sharing government deepened. The clash came as Taoiseach Brian Cowen lead a team of Government ministers in a session of cross-Border talks with members of the Northern Ireland administration. As the pair appeared before the cameras at a press conference their private disagreement over the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Stormont Assembly deepened when Mr McGuinness accused his counterpart of raising roadblocks to a deal.','Irish Times: North\'s leaders clash on devolutionFYI. Kamala North\'s leaders clash on devolution The North\'s leaders Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness clashed in public today as the split at the heart of the power-sharing government deepened. The clash came as Taoiseach Brian Cowen lead a team of Government ministers in a session of cross-Border talks with members of the Northern Ireland administration. As the pair appeared before the cameras at a press conference their private disagreement over the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Stormont Assembly deepened when Mr McGuinness accused his counterpart of raising roadblocks to a deal.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'North_Africa',2,1,'1923 - C05762461.txt','Best analysis so far of Iranian vote. SidYesterday, June 21, Chatham House in UK published a detailed study of the Iranian vote, concluding from close analysis that the election results were a fraud. This is the most definitive objective analysis so far. Sid http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files/14234_iranelection0609.pdf This paper is published by Chatham House and the Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Preliminary Analysis of the Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election Editor: Professor Ali Ansari, Director, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House author, \'Iran, Islam and Democracy\' Research and Analysis: Daniel Berman and Thomas Rintoul, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews 21 June 2009 Chatham House is independent and owes no allegiance to government or to any political body. It does not hold opinions of its own the views expressed in this text are the responsibility of the authors. This document is issued on the understanding that if any extract is used, the authors and Chatham House should be credited, preferably with the date of the publication. Preliminary Analysis of Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election www.chathamhouse.org.uk 2 Executive Summary Working from the province by province breakdowns of the 2009 and 2005 results, released by the Iranian Ministry of Interior, and from the 2006 census as published by the official Statistical Centre of Iran, the following observations about the official data and the debates surrounding it can be made. ?In two conservative provinces, Mazandaran and Yazd, a turnout of more than 100% was recorded. ?At a provincial level, there is no correlation between the increased turnout and the swing to Ahmadinejad. This challenges the notion that Ahmadinejad\'s victory was due to the massive participation of a previously silent conservative majority. ?In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all former','Best analysis so far of Iranian vote. SidYesterday, June 21, Chatham House in UK published a detailed study of the Iranian vote, concluding from close analysis that the election results were a fraud. This is the most definitive objective analysis so far. Sid http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files/14234_iranelection0609.pdf This paper is published by Chatham House and the Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Preliminary Analysis of the Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election Editor: Professor Ali Ansari, Director, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews; Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House; author, \'Iran, Islam and Democracy\' Research and Analysis: Daniel Berman and Thomas Rintoul, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews 21 June 2009 Chatham House is independent and owes no allegiance to government or to any political body. It does not hold opinions of its own; the views expressed in this text are the responsibility of the authors. This document is issued on the understanding that if any extract is used, the authors and Chatham House should be credited, preferably with the date of the publication. Preliminary Analysis of Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election www.chathamhouse.org.uk 2 Executive Summary Working from the province by province breakdowns of the 2009 and 2005 results, released by the Iranian Ministry of Interior, and from the 2006 census as published by the official Statistical Centre of Iran, the following observations about the official data and the debates surrounding it can be made. ?In two conservative provinces, Mazandaran and Yazd, a turnout of more than 100% was recorded. ?At a provincial level, there is no correlation between the increased turnout and the swing to Ahmadinejad. This challenges the notion that Ahmadinejad\'s victory was due to the massive participation of a previously silent conservative majority. ?In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all former'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'North_Africa',2,1,'293 - C05739906.txt','STATEMENTStatement on the Death of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the death of four American personnel, in Benghazi, Libya yesterday. Among them were United States Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and Foreign Service Information Management Officer, Sean Smith. We are still making next of kin notifications for the other two individuals. Our hearts go out to all their families and colleagues. A 23. year veteran of the Foreign Service, Ambassador Stevens died last night from injuries he sustained in the attack on our office in Benghazi. I had the privilege of swearing in Chris for his post in Libya only a few months ago. He spoke eloquently about his passion for service, for diplomacy and for the Libyan people. This assignment was only the latest in his more than two decades of dedication to advancing closer ties with the people of the Middle East and North Africa which began as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco. As the conflict in Libya unfolded, Chris was one of the first Americans on the ground in Benghazi. He risked his own life to lend the Libyan people a helping hand to build the foundation for a new, free nation. He spent every day since helping to finish the work that he started. Chris was committed to advancing America\'s values and interests, even when that meant putting himself in danger. Sean was a husband and a father of two, who joined the Department ten years ago. Like Chris, Sean was one of our best. All the Americans we lost in yesterday\'s attacks made the ultimate sacrifice. We condemn this vicious and violent attack that took their lives, which they had committed to helping the Libyan people reach for a better future. America\'s diplomats and development experts stand on the front lines every day for our country. We are honored by the service of each and every one of them. 1#tit','STATEMENTStatement on the Death of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the death of four American personnel, in Benghazi, Libya yesterday. Among them were United States Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and Foreign Service Information Management Officer, Sean Smith. We are still making next of kin notifications for the other two individuals. Our hearts go out to all their families and colleagues. A 23. year veteran of the Foreign Service, Ambassador Stevens died last night from injuries he sustained in the attack on our office in Benghazi. I had the privilege of swearing in Chris for his post in Libya only a few months ago. He spoke eloquently about his passion for service, for diplomacy and for the Libyan people. This assignment was only the latest in his more than two decades of dedication to advancing closer ties with the people of the Middle East and North Africa which began as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco. As the conflict in Libya unfolded, Chris was one of the first Americans on the ground in Benghazi. He risked his own life to lend the Libyan people a helping hand to build the foundation for a new, free nation. He spent every day since helping to finish the work that he started. Chris was committed to advancing America\'s values and interests, even when that meant putting himself in danger. Sean was a husband and a father of two, who joined the Department ten years ago. Like Chris, Sean was one of our best. All the Americans we lost in yesterday\'s attacks made the ultimate sacrifice. We condemn this vicious and violent attack that took their lives, which they had committed to helping the Libyan people reach for a better future. America\'s diplomats and development experts stand on the front lines every day for our country. We are honored by the service of each and every one of them. 1#tit'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'North_American_Free_Trade_Agreement',1,1,'2709 - C05764301.txt','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'North_Kivu',2,1,'2459 - C05763786.txt','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL AfricaBurns, this is going to happen. We are committed to herwork and other docs like her. Lyn heard rumors about a competitive hospital, etc. We will work this out. HRC did the event at her hospital, after all. B6 Verveer, Melanne S PIs read and respond to me. This is very concerning. I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I do what I can to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. 42 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu. I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. 4.','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL AfricaBurns, this is going to happen. We are committed to herwork and other docs like her. Lyn heard rumors about a competitive hospital, etc. We will work this out. HRC did the event at her hospital, after all. B6 Verveer, Melanne S PIs read and respond to me. This is very concerning. I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker; she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I \"do what I can\" to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. 42 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing; then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: \"Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu.\" I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. 4.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'North_Kivu',2,1,'2461 - C05763788.txt','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL Africaok Pis print three copies of this for me. Original Messa7 I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I do what I can to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. Blessings to you, Kay 47 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu. I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. Lyn Lusi 48','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL Africaok Pis print three copies of this for me. Original Messa7 I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker; she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I \"do what I can\" to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. Blessings to you, Kay 47 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing; then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: \"Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu.\" I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. Lyn Lusi 48'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'1285 - C05760664.txt','DPRK/CHINA: AMCIT BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #13FYI Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 03/30/2034 Colleagues, FYI. Today\'s update includes DPRK/CHINA BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #13 -- April 1, 2009 -- CONSULAR ACTIVITY','DPRK/CHINA: AMCIT BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #13FYI Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 03/30/2034 Colleagues, FYI. Today\'s update includes DPRK/CHINA BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #13 -- April 1, 2009 -- CONSULAR ACTIVITY'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'1385 - C05761031.txt','Questions Taken at the 04-14-09 Daily Press BriefingFYI ? How comfortable are you with us thinking about doing something more with this PJ For Press Guidance (and for tomorrow\'s Briefing Book): ? 1/North Korea: Regarding the Presidential Statement adopted yesterday by the United Nations Security Council, that condemns North Korea for its recent missile launch, is it considered legally binding? ? DRLMEA/Saudi Arabia: Concerning the report of an eight-year girl being raped in Saudi Arabia, what is the U.S. response? (additionally, prepare guidance that, from a human rights violation perspective, could be used when responding to future questions that are similar in nature) Thanks, FCL The Duty Press Officer tonight is Megan Mattson. 61','Questions Taken at the 04-14-09 Daily Press BriefingFYI ? How comfortable are you with us thinking about doing something more with this PJ For Press Guidance (and for tomorrow\'s Briefing Book): ? 1/North Korea: Regarding the Presidential Statement adopted yesterday by the United Nations Security Council, that condemns North Korea for its recent missile launch, is it considered \"legally binding?\" ? DRLMEA/Saudi Arabia: Concerning the report of an eight-year girl being raped in Saudi Arabia, what is the U.S. response? (additionally, prepare guidance that, from a human rights violation perspective, could be used when responding to future questions that are similar in nature) Thanks, FCL The Duty Press Officer tonight is Megan Mattson. 61'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'1386 - C05761032.txt','Questions Taken at the 04-14-09 Daily Press BriefingFYI ? How comfortable are you with us thinking about doing something more with this ? _? PJ For Press Guidance (and for tomorrow\'s Briefing Book): ? L/North Korea: Regarding the Presidential Statement adopted yesterday by the United Nations Security Council, that condemns North Korea for its recent missile launch, is it considered legally binding? ? DRL/NEA/Saudi Arabia: Concerning the report of an eight-year girl being raped in Saudi Arabia, what is the U.S. response? (additionally, prepare guidance that, from a human rights violation perspective, could be used when responding to future questions that are similar in nature) Thanks, FCL 62','Questions Taken at the 04-14-09 Daily Press BriefingFYI ? How comfortable are you with us thinking about doing something more with this ? _? PJ For Press Guidance (and for tomorrow\'s Briefing Book): ? L/North Korea: Regarding the Presidential Statement adopted yesterday by the United Nations Security Council, that condemns North Korea for its recent missile launch, is it considered \"legally binding?\" ? DRL/NEA/Saudi Arabia: Concerning the report of an eight-year girl being raped in Saudi Arabia, what is the U.S. response? (additionally, prepare guidance that, from a human rights violation perspective, could be used when responding to future questions that are similar in nature) Thanks, FCL 62'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'1387 - C05761040.txt','Questions Taken at the 04-14-09 Daily Press BriefingAdding Melanne who is addressing. FYI ? How comfortable are you with us thinking about doing something more with this Pi For Press Guidance (and for tomorrow\'s Briefing Book): ? L/North Korea: Regarding the Presidential Statement adopted yesterday by the United Nations Security Council, that condemns North Korea for its recent missile launch, is it considered legally binding? 7n','Questions Taken at the 04-14-09 Daily Press BriefingAdding Melanne who is addressing. FYI ? How comfortable are you with us thinking about doing something more with this Pi For Press Guidance (and for tomorrow\'s Briefing Book): ? L/North Korea: Regarding the Presidential Statement adopted yesterday by the United Nations Security Council, that condemns North Korea for its recent missile launch, is it considered \"legally binding?\" 7n'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'1544 - C05761343.txt','North Korea Human Rights EnvoyCheryl EAP has now provided me with the attached documents There is 2004 legislation that call for an envoy and 2008 legislation [Sense of the Congress] that call for it to be full time Plus correspondence with Brownback by the previous administi.ation [which isn\'t binding on the new] However, - - - Thoughts? Regards pat Kurt W. Tong Director for Korean Affairs U.S. Department of State (202)647-7719 TongKWstate.gov','North Korea Human Rights EnvoyCheryl EAP has now provided me with the attached documents There is 2004 legislation that call for an envoy and 2008 legislation [Sense of the Congress] that call for it to be full time Plus correspondence with Brownback by the previous administi.ation [which isn\'t binding on the new] However, - - - Thoughts? Regards pat Kurt W. Tong Director for Korean Affairs U.S. Department of State (202)647-7719 TongKWstate.gov'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'1545 - C05761344.txt','North Korea Human Rights EnvoyI will -- EAP and Bosworth apparently are fine per below So likely more judgment call. Have you discussed w Bill Burns and Steve Bosworth? if they now do believe a full-time slot is there? cdm Cheryl EAP has now provided me with the attached documents B6 B5','North Korea Human Rights EnvoyI will -- EAP and Bosworth apparently are fine per below So likely more judgment call. Have you discussed w Bill Burns and Steve Bosworth? if they now do believe a full-time slot is there? cdm Cheryl EAP has now provided me with the attached documents B6 B5'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'1642 - C05761513.txt','DPRK/CHINA: AMCIT BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #11DPRK/CHINA BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #11 -- March 30, 2009 -- CONSULAR ACTIVITY 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 DIPLOMATIC ACTIVITY MEDIA If asked, the Department will confirm the consular visit occurred, but provide no further details. (Acting Deputy Spokesman - CA/P e-mail) OTHER SOURCES No updates from NSC. (NSC e-mail) Ops does not report any updates. Contact: Johna Ohtagaki, EAP/K David Schwartz, OCS 26','DPRK/CHINA: AMCIT BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #11DPRK/CHINA BORDER DETENTIONS UPDATE #11 -- March 30, 2009 -- CONSULAR ACTIVITY 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 DIPLOMATIC ACTIVITY MEDIA If asked, the Department will confirm the consular visit occurred, but provide no further details. (Acting Deputy Spokesman - CA/P e-mail) OTHER SOURCES No updates from NSC. (NSC e-mail) Ops does not report any updates. Contact: Johna Ohtagaki, EAP/K David Schwartz, OCS 26'),(8.172752785118648,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,2,'1645 - C05761518.txt','second conversation with Mr. Gore re detained Amcits in North Korea OSC: KCNA report on detainees .Fyi Colleagues, FYI: readout of EAP DAS Arvizu\'s conversation with former VP Gore. - - I spoke with Mr. Gore a second time today I called him this afternoon after we had seen some brief wire stories appear, referencing the KCNA report below. Explaining that this was my personal view, I said I was encouraged that the term espionage did not appear in the KCNA report. I also mentioned that we were not aware of recent cases where previously detained Amcits in the DPRK were indicted and brought to trial. I said I wouldn\'t read too much into terms such as illegal entry and suspected hostile acts I was still convinced that the track we\'ve been pursuing, i.e. gaining consular access through the Swedish Amb. in Pyongyang, and contact via other diplomatic channels, offered hope for a resolution. Mr. Gore said he very much appreciated the call. He asked that we convey as much of this information as we could to the family members. I told him we would do so through CA. Here\'s the KCNA just in from OSC: Pyongyang, March 31 (KCNA) -- The illegal entry of U.S. reporters into the DPRK and their suspected hostile acts have been confirmed by evidence and their statements, according to the results of intermediary investigation conducted by a competent organ of the DPRK. The organ is carrying on its investigation and, at the same time, making a preparation for indicting them at a trial on the basis of the already confirmed suspicions. While the investigation is under way consular contact is allowed and the','second conversation with Mr. Gore re detained Amcits in North Korea OSC: KCNA report on detainees .Fyi Colleagues, FYI: readout of EAP DAS Arvizu\'s conversation with former VP Gore. - - I spoke with Mr. Gore a second time today; I called him this afternoon after we had seen some brief wire stories appear, referencing the KCNA report below. Explaining that this was my personal view, I said I was encouraged that the term \"espionage\" did not appear in the KCNA report. I also mentioned that we were not aware of recent cases where previously detained Amcits in the DPRK were \"indicted\" and \"brought to trial.\" I said I wouldn\'t read too much into terms such as \"illegal entry\" and \"suspected hostile acts\"; I was still convinced that the track we\'ve been pursuing, i.e. gaining consular access through the Swedish Amb. in Pyongyang, and contact via other diplomatic channels, offered hope for a resolution. Mr. Gore said he very much appreciated the call. He asked that we convey as much of this information as we could to the family members. I told him we would do so through CA. Here\'s the KCNA just in from OSC: Pyongyang, March 31 (KCNA) -- The illegal entry of U.S. reporters into the DPRK and their suspected hostile acts have been confirmed by evidence and their statements, according to the results of intermediary investigation conducted by a competent organ of the DPRK. The organ is carrying on its investigation and, at the same time, making a preparation for indicting them at a trial on the basis of the already confirmed suspicions. While the investigation is under way consular contact is allowed and the'),(8.172752785118648,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,2,'1702 - C05761705.txt','(VON HAP) North Korea: Nuclear Test (YONHAP) North Korea: Nuclear TestImportance: High This is still being reported, we have no confirmation. N. Korea appears to have conducted nuclear test: source SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has detected an artificial earthquake in North Korea, suggesting the communist state went ahead with its threat to conduct a nuclear test, a source here said Monday. It was felt shortly before 10:00, the source said, declining to be named and adding that the magnitude was estimated at 4.5. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 PicGriffillastate.gov 4','(VON HAP) North Korea: Nuclear Test (YONHAP) North Korea: Nuclear TestImportance: High This is still being reported, we have no confirmation. N. Korea appears to have conducted nuclear test: source SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has detected an \"artificial earthquake\" in North Korea, suggesting the communist state went ahead with its threat to conduct a nuclear test, a source here said Monday. \"It was felt shortly before 10:00,\" the source said, declining to be named and adding that the magnitude was estimated at 4.5. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 PicGriffillastate.gov 4'),(8.172752785118648,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,2,'1706 - C05761714.txt','(AP) North Korea: Nuclear Test (YONHAP) North Korea: Nuclear Test(AP) North Korea says it has successfully conducted an underground nuclear test. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTL@state.gov Importance: High N. Korea appears to have conducted nuclear test: source SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has detected an artificial earthquake in North Korea, suggesting the communist state went ahead with its threat to conduct a nuclear test, a source here said Monday. It was felt shortly before 10:00, the source said, declining to be named and adding that the magnitude was estimated at 4.5. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTLOstate.gov','(AP) North Korea: Nuclear Test (YONHAP) North Korea: Nuclear Test(AP) North Korea says it has successfully conducted an underground nuclear test. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTL@state.gov Importance: High N. Korea appears to have conducted nuclear test: source SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has detected an \"artificial earthquake\" in North Korea, suggesting the communist state went ahead with its threat to conduct a nuclear test, a source here said Monday. \"It was felt shortly before 10:00,\" the source said, declining to be named and adding that the magnitude was estimated at 4.5. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTLOstate.gov'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'1712 - C05761724.txt','STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT REGARDING NORTH KOREAFYI THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2009 STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT REGARDING NORTH KOREA Today, North Korea said that it has conducted a nuclear test in violation of international law. It appears to also have attempted a short range missile launch. These actions, while not a surprise given its statements and actions to date, are a matter of grave concern to all nations. North Korea\'s attempts to develop nuclear weapons, as well as its ballistic missile program, constitute a threat to international peace and security. By acting in blatant defiance of the United Nations Security Council, North Korea is directly and recklessly challenging the international community. North Korea\'s behavior increases tensions and undermines stability in Northeast Asia. Such provocations will only serve to deepen North Korea\'s isolation. It will not find international acceptance unless it abandons its pursuit of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. The danger posed by North Korea\'s threatening activities warrants action by the international community. We have been and will continue working with our allies and partners in the Six-Party Talks as well as other members of the U.N. Security Council in the days ahead. 10','STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT REGARDING NORTH KOREAFYI THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2009 STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT REGARDING NORTH KOREA Today, North Korea said that it has conducted a nuclear test in violation of international law. It appears to also have attempted a short range missile launch. These actions, while not a surprise given its statements and actions to date, are a matter of grave concern to all nations. North Korea\'s attempts to develop nuclear weapons, as well as its ballistic missile program, constitute a threat to international peace and security. By acting in blatant defiance of the United Nations Security Council, North Korea is directly and recklessly challenging the international community. North Korea\'s behavior increases tensions and undermines stability in Northeast Asia. Such provocations will only serve to deepen North Korea\'s isolation. It will not find international acceptance unless it abandons its pursuit of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. The danger posed by North Korea\'s threatening activities warrants action by the international community. We have been and will continue working with our allies and partners in the Six-Party Talks as well as other members of the U.N. Security Council in the days ahead. 10'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'1727 - C05761776.txt','FyiFather Gutierrez, another honorary degree recipient and founder of Liberation Theology, is also not marching in procession and may be backstage when you get there. People at yale think you have to deal with north korea issues so they are fine if need to leave lunch early. 8','FyiFather Gutierrez, another honorary degree recipient and founder of Liberation Theology, is also not marching in procession and may be backstage when you get there. People at yale think you have to deal with north korea issues so they are fine if need to leave lunch early. 8'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'1728 - C05761777.txt','FyiI saw that too They say they were holding seats just in case but they know he\'s not coming. Good since it happens to be true! One thing I noticed is that both you and Bill were included in lunch seating. Can we be sure they know Bill is not coming. Father Gutierrez, another honorary degree recipient and founder of Liberation Theology, is also not marching in procession and may be backstage when you get there. People at yale think you have to deal with north korea issues so they are fine if need to leave lunch early. 9','FyiI saw that too They say they were holding seats just in case but they know he\'s not coming. Good since it happens to be true! One thing I noticed is that both you and Bill were included in lunch seating. Can we be sure they know Bill is not coming. Father Gutierrez, another honorary degree recipient and founder of Liberation Theology, is also not marching in procession and may be backstage when you get there. People at yale think you have to deal with north korea issues so they are fine if need to leave lunch early. 9'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'1737 - C05761792.txt','CallsCalling you at 9pm with FM yang. Australian fm smith asking to talk to you tonite about north korea. U want to do after china? Or wait till tomorow? 16','CallsCalling you at 9pm with FM yang. Australian fm smith asking to talk to you tonite about north korea. U want to do after china? Or wait till tomorow? 16'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'1738 - C05761793.txt','CallsOk call in 20 min with australian fm smith We can do tonight but not after 11. Thx. Calling you at 9pm with FM yang. Australian fm smith asking to talk to you tonite about north korea. U want to do after china? Or wait till tomorow? 17','CallsOk call in 20 min with australian fm smith We can do tonight but not after 11. Thx. Calling you at 9pm with FM yang. Australian fm smith asking to talk to you tonite about north korea. U want to do after china? Or wait till tomorow? 17'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'1821 - C05762030.txt','DPRK Reportedly Sentences U.S. Journalists(SBU) DPRK\'s state news agency has reported the country\'s top court has convicted two U.S. journalists and sentenced them to 12 years in labor prison. The two were convicted of an unspecified grave crime against the nation and of illegally crossing into the DPRK, according to media. The Operations Center is working to gather additional information. 14','DPRK Reportedly Sentences U.S. Journalists(SBU) DPRK\'s state news agency has reported the country\'s top court has convicted two U.S. journalists and sentenced them to 12 years in labor prison. The two were convicted of an unspecified \"grave crime\" against the nation and of illegally crossing into the DPRK, according to media. The Operations Center is working to gather additional information. 14'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'1831 - C05762196.txt','DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALL DPRK AMCTI DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALLPrecursor to earlier email I sent you CA/OCS and EAP/K held a one-hour conference call today with the families of the detained journalists. During the call, we briefed the families on the Swedish Ambassador\'s consular visit with Ms. Ling and Ms. Lee on May 15 recent progress on efforts to arrange the release of the two women an update on the proposed letter from the Secretary Media: Although the families have thus far shown restraint from approaching the media to publicize their story, they are increasingly anxious in response to the DPRK\'s announcement of a June 4 trial date. They now feel that a media appeal is necessary and would be helpful to their case, citing the public attention given the Saberi case. They are considering doing interviews on Larry King Live and/or The O\'Reilly Factor. B6 1.4(D) B1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 1.4(D) B1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 05/15/2029 A','DPRK AMCIT DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALL DPRK AMCTI\" DETENTIONS CONFERENCE CALLPrecursor to earlier email I sent you CA/OCS and EAP/K held a one-hour conference call today with the families of the detained journalists. During the call, we briefed the families on the Swedish Ambassador\'s consular visit with Ms. Ling and Ms. Lee on May 15; recent progress on efforts to arrange the release of the two women; an update on the proposed letter from the Secretary; Media: Although the families have thus far shown restraint from approaching the media to publicize their story, they are increasingly anxious in response to the DPRK\'s announcement of a June 4 trial date. They now feel that a media appeal is necessary and would be helpful to their case, citing the public attention given the Saberi case. They are considering doing interviews on Larry King Live and/or The O\'Reilly Factor. B6 1.4(D) B1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 1.4(D) B1 Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 - Class: CONFIDENTIAL - Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) - Declassify on: 05/15/2029 A'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'1886 - C05762373.txt','DPRK enforcementI\'ve suggested to jake that it be either of pending their onward assignments and asked hi$ to run this by you and cheryl Jim--Who have you designated to run the Resolution enforcement team out of State? 124','DPRK enforcementI\'ve suggested to jake that it be either of pending their onward assignments and asked hi$ to run this by you and cheryl Jim--Who have you designated to run the Resolution enforcement team out of State? 124'),(8.172752785118648,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,2,'1948 - C05762529.txt','DPRK launches two short-range missiles (U)(U) Yonhap news agency reports North Korea test-fired two short-range missiles. The Operations Center will provide additional updates as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 9','DPRK launches two short-range missiles (U)(U) Yonhap news agency reports North Korea test-fired two short-range missiles. The Operations Center will provide additional updates as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 9'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'1955 - C05762542.txt','DPRK fires third short-range missile(U) Media report the DPRK fired a third short-range missile from Sinsang-ri, near the eastern port of Wonsan. The first two launches were reported to be KN-01 surface-ship missiles. There is no information regarding the type of the third missile. All three reportedly flew roughly 60 miles before detonating. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 12','DPRK fires third short-range missile(U) Media report the DPRK fired a third short-range missile from Sinsang-ri, near the eastern port of Wonsan. The first two launches were reported to be KN-01 surface-ship missiles. There is no information regarding the type of the third missile. All three reportedly flew roughly 60 miles before detonating. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 12'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'1962 - C05762552.txt','DPRK launches fourth missile(U) ROK media, citing officials in Seoul, are reporting a fourth missile launch. No further details are available at this time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, II, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 17','DPRK launches fourth missile(U) ROK media, citing officials in Seoul, are reporting a fourth missile launch. No further details are available at this time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, II, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 17'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'1998 - C05762602.txt','North Korea Missiles were fired into Sea of Japan (SBU)(SBU) Further to the 2048 EDT Watch Alert, media report the two missiles were fired from a base near Wonsan into the Sea of Japan, and appear to be Scud missiles with an estimated range of 500 km (310 miles). Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 45','North Korea Missiles were fired into Sea of Japan (SBU)(SBU) Further to the 2048 EDT Watch Alert, media report the two missiles were fired from a base near Wonsan into the Sea of Japan, and appear to be Scud missiles with an estimated range of 500 km (310 miles). Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 45'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'2007 - C05762618.txt','North Korea fires third missile (SBU)(SBU) Media report North Korea fired a third short-range missile off its east coast into the Sea of Japan. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 4','North Korea fires third missile (SBU)(SBU) Media report North Korea fired a third short-range missile off its east coast into the Sea of Japan. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 4;'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'2133 - C05762805.txt','note to SCheryl, Here is a cleaned up version of what I will send to S. I removed some language and changed some. But the thrust is the same. Note to the Secretary From Phil Goldberg June 25, 2009 Madam Secretary, First, thanks for your confidence in asking me to take on the North Korea sanctions mission. I know the importance of the issue to you and the President. 65','note to SCheryl, Here is a cleaned up version of what I will send to S. I removed some language and changed some. But the thrust is the same. Note to the Secretary From Phil Goldberg June 25, 2009 Madam Secretary, First, thanks for your confidence in asking me to take on the North Korea sanctions mission. I know the importance of the issue to you and the President. 65'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'2135 - C05762807.txt','Kurt has update on north korea situation. Pls call when u can.169','Kurt has update on north korea situation. Pls call when u can.169'),(8.172752785118648,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,2,'2150 - C05762828.txt','North Korea to move intercontinental missile: reportNorth Korea to move [Inter contktenta[l mOssillle: report Fri May 29, 2009 9:40pm EDT SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea is preparing to move an intercontinental ballistic missile from a factory near Pyongyang to a launch site on the east coast, a South Korean newspaper quoted a source in Washington as saying on Saturday. The factory north of Pyongyang is the same place where the North manufactured the long-range rocket it fired on April 5 before moving it to the east-coast Musudan-ri missile range for assembly and launch, the Dong-a Ilbo newspaper said. Regional powers are waiting to see what the North might do next after it conducted a nuclear test on Monday. South Korea is on alert on the assessment Pyongyang may make provocative moves using conventional weapons at their heavily armed border. North Korea has warned of an intercontinental ballistic missile test in anger over U.N. Security Council punishment of what Pyongyang said was a satellite launch on April 5. Preparations to move an ICBM from the Saneum Weapons Research Center near Pyongyang by train have been captured by U.S. spy satellites, Dong-a Ilbo quoted a source in Washington knowledgeable about the issue as saying. The research lab is the North\'s main center of research and manufacture of long-range missiles, the newspaper said. South Korea\'s defense ministry could not immediately comment on the report. North Korea fired a short-range missile on Friday from the Musudan-ri missile base, South Korea\'s Yonhap news agency quoted an unnamed government source as saying. The missile appeared to be a modified surface-to-air missile with a range of up to 160 km (99 miles), Dong-a Ilbo said. The two Koreas have fought two deadly naval clashes on their disputed maritime border in the past 10 years and the North has warned another could happen. U.S. Defense Department spokesman Geoff Morrell said on Friday there had been no sign of stepped-up North Korean military activity. But a U.S. defense official said the United States had observed above average activity in the past 24 hours at a site in North Korea that has previously been used to test fire long-range missiles. South Korea\'s Defense Ministry said it had seen the number of Chinese fishing boats near the peninsula in the Yellow Sea drop sharply in recent days and is watching the North\'s activities for indications of aggression. 74','North Korea to move intercontinental missile: reportNorth Korea to move [Inter contktenta[l mOssillle: report Fri May 29, 2009 9:40pm EDT SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea is preparing to move an intercontinental ballistic missile from a factory near Pyongyang to a launch site on the east coast, a South Korean newspaper quoted a source in Washington as saying on Saturday. The factory north of Pyongyang is the same place where the North manufactured the long-range rocket it fired on April 5 before moving it to the east-coast Musudan-ri missile range for assembly and launch, the Dong-a Ilbo newspaper said. Regional powers are waiting to see what the North might do next after it conducted a nuclear test on Monday. South Korea is on alert on the assessment Pyongyang may make provocative moves using conventional weapons at their heavily armed border. North Korea has warned of an intercontinental ballistic missile test in anger over U.N. Security Council punishment of what Pyongyang said was a satellite launch on April 5. \"Preparations to move an ICBM from the Saneum Weapons Research Center near Pyongyang by train have been captured by U.S. spy satellites,\" Dong-a Ilbo quoted a source in Washington knowledgeable about the issue as saying. The research lab is the North\'s main center of research and manufacture of long-range missiles, the newspaper said. South Korea\'s defense ministry could not immediately comment on the report. North Korea fired a short-range missile on Friday from the Musudan-ri missile base, South Korea\'s Yonhap news agency quoted an unnamed government source as saying. The missile appeared to be a modified surface-to-air missile with a range of up to 160 km (99 miles), Dong-a Ilbo said. The two Koreas have fought two deadly naval clashes on their disputed maritime border in the past 10 years and the North has warned another could happen. U.S. Defense Department spokesman Geoff Morrell said on Friday there had been no sign of stepped-up North Korean military activity. But a U.S. defense official said the United States had observed \"above average activity\" in the past 24 hours at a site in North Korea that has previously been used to test fire long-range missiles. South Korea\'s Defense Ministry said it had seen the number of Chinese fishing boats near the peninsula in the Yellow Sea drop sharply in recent days and is watching the North\'s activities for indications of aggression. 74'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'2370 - C05763390.txt','WJCClinton briefs top US official on North Korea trip WASHINGTON, August 6, 2009 (AFP) - Ex-president Bill Clinton has given a top US official an initial readout on his North Korea trip and plans to conduct a more formal and in-depth debriefing for the White House, officials said Thursday.Clinton spoke to a member of President Barack Obama\'s national security council on Wednesday night, hours after flying home from negotiating the release of two jailed US journalists, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said.We are going to get a fuller briefing, Gibbs said, adding that Obama was also seeking to sit down with the former president to get a rare view from at the inner workings of Kim Jong-II\'s hermetic political system.The White House has so far declined to detail the nature of Clinton\'s conversations, other than to style the visit as a purely humanitarian mission that included no message from Obama to the leadership in Pyongyang.The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that Clinton discussed a broad range of issues in a three-hour encounter with Kim, and told him Pyongyang could benefit if it released kidnapped South Korean and Japanese nationals.The paper quoted a South Korean official as saying Kim was hoping to secure the kind of direct summit with Obama that he failed to lock in with the former president as his administration drew to a close in 2000 and 2001.A day after Obama told North Korea it must halt provocative acts and its nuclear program, Gibbs argued that the next step in any easing of tensions must come from Pyongyang.If they would like to see a greater international breakthrough, then they just have to come back to live up to the responsibilities that they entered into, he said.We are going to continue to ensure that we take actions to enforce recently passed Security Council resolutions to ensure there is not the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.col/macUS-NKOREA-NUCLEAR-CLINTON-MEDIA-DEBRIEF - 08/06/2009 10:24 - AFP--Service: World News (ANA)','WJCClinton briefs top US official on North Korea trip WASHINGTON, August 6, 2009 (AFP) - Ex-president Bill Clinton has given a top US official an initial readout on his North Korea trip and plans to conduct a more formal and in-depth debriefing for the White House, officials said Thursday.Clinton spoke to a member of President Barack Obama\'s national security council on Wednesday night, hours after flying home from negotiating the release of two jailed US journalists, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said.\"We are going to get a fuller briefing,\" Gibbs said, adding that Obama was also seeking to sit down with the former president to get a rare view from at the inner workings of Kim Jong-II\'s hermetic political system.The White House has so far declined to detail the nature of Clinton\'s conversations, other than to style the visit as a purely humanitarian mission that included no message from Obama to the leadership in Pyongyang.The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that Clinton discussed a broad range of issues in a three-hour encounter with Kim, and told him Pyongyang could benefit if it released kidnapped South Korean and Japanese nationals.The paper quoted a South Korean official as saying Kim was hoping to secure the kind of direct summit with Obama that he failed to lock in with the former president as his administration drew to a close in 2000 and 2001.A day after Obama told North Korea it must halt provocative acts and its nuclear program, Gibbs argued that the next step in any easing of tensions must come from Pyongyang.\"If they would like to see a greater international breakthrough, then they just have to come back to live up to the responsibilities that they entered into,\" he said.\"We are going to continue to ensure that we take actions to enforce recently passed Security Council resolutions to ensure there is not the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.\"col/macUS-NKOREA-NUCLEAR-CLINTON-MEDIA-DEBRIEF - 08/06/2009 10:24 - AFP--Service: World News (ANA)'),(8.172752785118648,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,2,'2413 - C05763589.txt','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late, presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a consistent policy toward North Korea. \'','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. \"It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late,\" presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a \"consistent policy\" toward North Korea. \''),(8.172752785118648,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,2,'2414 - C05763590.txt','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late, presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a consistent policy toward North Korea. iln','Mr.YooThis is huge news. It was presumed that he was dead because he was never allowed a consular visit or phone calls. NK went radio silent on him. Let\'s hope a return to 6 party talks is next. Go 42! North Korea frees detained South Korea worker By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) ? 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has freed a South Korean worker detained for months in the communist country, officials said Thursday, brightening prospects for improved relations on the peninsula. The release came days after Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun traveled to Pyongyang in an effort to secure the employee\'s freedom, and a week after the isolated regime freed two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the North illegally in March. That release followed a surprise visit by former President Bill Clinton, who held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong II. The 44-year-old technician, surnamed Yoo, worked at an industrial zone in the North\'s border city of Kaesong, where about 110 South Korean-run factories employ about 40,000 North Korean workers. He was detained in March for allegedly denouncing the North\'s political system. Though one of the few joint projects still running, the complex\'s viability has come under questions in recent months as the North refused to release Yoo and demanded a massive increase in payments and recent at the industrial park. It now has only a skeletal South Korean staff. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Yoo ? an employee of the Hyundai Group\'s North Korean business arm, Hyundai Asan ? had been released and was expected to return to South Korea later Thursday. \"It\'s fortunate that Yoo is returning to his family, though it\'s rather late,\" presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said in a statement. He added that the South Korean government will maintain a \"consistent policy\" toward North Korea. iln'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'2416 - C05763592.txt','damn this is good...Breaking News: Missing Ship Reported Seen Off Cape Verde Islands We could have done a pirate event! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... but Africa got one anyway. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. 177','damn this is good...Breaking News: \"Missing Ship Reported Seen Off Cape Verde Islands\" We could have done a pirate event! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... \"but Africa got one anyway.\" http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. 177'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'2417 - C05763593.txt','damn this is good...Agree - philippe?! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... but Africa got one anyway. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. Coupled with Barack Obama\'s visit last month, the two trips to Africa were the earliest into an administration by any secretary of state or president, underlining Washington\'s pledges to pay more attention to the continent. I C','damn this is good...Agree - philippe?! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... \"but Africa got one anyway.\" http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. Coupled with Barack Obama\'s visit last month, the two trips to Africa were the earliest into an administration by any secretary of state or president, underlining Washington\'s pledges to pay more attention to the continent. I C'),(8.172752785118648,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,2,'2504 - C05763901.txt','AP/NKReport: North Korea willing to hold talks with US AP By KWANG-TAE KIM Associated Press Sat Jul 25, 4:51 am ET SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has indicated its interest in holding direct talks with the United States, a news report said, after the two sides traded barbs over Pyongyang\'s nuclear weapons programs at a security forum. We are not against a dialogue. We are not against any negotiation for the issues of common concern, Japan\'s Kyodo news agency quoted North Korean ambassador to the United Nations Sin Son Ho as saying Friday. But the ambassador, speaking in New York, dismissed the possibility of a return to stalled nuclear negotiations involving the two Koreas, the U.S., Japan, China and Russia, saying the six-party talks are gone forever. The U.S. has offered to hold talks with the North within the six-nation process if it returns to the negotiating table and takes irreversible steps for denuclearization. Last weekend, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell indicated that the chances for direct talks between North Korea and the U.S. were slim. Our bilateral negotiations are between the U.S. and South Korea about our collective approach to the North, Campbell told reporters in Seoul. Sin said the five other parties to the nuclear talks cheated North Korea, accusing them of not implementing what they had agreed under a disarmament-for-aid deal. No more details were given in the Kyodo report. Sin was not available for comment Saturday. The North Korean mission to the U.N. declined to comment. North Korea quit the nuclear talks in April to protest a U.N. statement condemning a rocket launch. North Korea insisted it sent a satellite into orbit, while the U.S. and its allies said it was actually a long-range missile test. North Korea conducted its second nuclear test in May and a barrage of missile tests in July, drawing international condemnation and new U.N. sanctions. U.S. and Chinese officials are expected to discuss North Korea\'s nuclear programs and other regional security issues at a strategic dialogue next week in Washington. North Korea will be a significant topic, but obviously one among many, State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said Friday in Washington. The U.S. and North Korea engaged in a sharp war of words earlier this week over U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s recent comment likening the regime in Pyongyang to small children demanding attention. At a regional security conference in Thailand, Clinton also said the North has no friends left. North Korea\'s Foreign Ministry described her Thursday as a funny lady who sometimes looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping. 298','AP/NKReport: North Korea willing to hold talks with US AP By KWANG-TAE KIM Associated Press Sat Jul 25, 4:51 am ET SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has indicated its interest in holding direct talks with the United States, a news report said, after the two sides traded barbs over Pyongyang\'s nuclear weapons programs at a security forum. \"We are not against a dialogue. We are not against any negotiation for the issues of common concern,\" Japan\'s Kyodo news agency quoted North Korean ambassador to the United Nations Sin Son Ho as saying Friday. But the ambassador, speaking in New York, dismissed the possibility of a return to stalled nuclear negotiations involving the two Koreas, the U.S., Japan, China and Russia, saying \"the six-party talks are gone forever.\" The U.S. has offered to hold talks with the North within the six-nation process if it returns to the negotiating table and takes irreversible steps for denuclearization. Last weekend, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell indicated that the chances for direct talks between North Korea and the U.S. were slim. \"Our bilateral negotiations are between the U.S. and South Korea about our collective approach\" to the North, Campbell told reporters in Seoul. Sin said the five other parties to the nuclear talks \"cheated\" North Korea, accusing them of not implementing what they had agreed under a disarmament-for-aid deal. No more details were given in the Kyodo report. Sin was not available for comment Saturday. The North Korean mission to the U.N. declined to comment. North Korea quit the nuclear talks in April to protest a U.N. statement condemning a rocket launch. North Korea insisted it sent a satellite into orbit, while the U.S. and its allies said it was actually a long-range missile test. North Korea conducted its second nuclear test in May and a barrage of missile tests in July, drawing international condemnation and new U.N. sanctions. U.S. and Chinese officials are expected to discuss North Korea\'s nuclear programs and other regional security issues at a strategic dialogue next week in Washington. \"North Korea will be a significant topic, but obviously one among many,\" State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said Friday in Washington. The U.S. and North Korea engaged in a sharp war of words earlier this week over U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s recent comment likening the regime in Pyongyang to \"small children\" demanding attention. At a regional security conference in Thailand, Clinton also said the North \"has no friends left.\" North Korea\'s Foreign Ministry described her Thursday as \"a funny lady\" who sometimes \"looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping.\" 298'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'2513 - C05763920.txt','BidenI will actually meet you at your house, I have the answers to most of your questions from last night And will include the 5 points Ok--but when are we scheduled top talk? Also pls send me five main points of my speech to summarize our goals. I want to reference them. The WH just issued the below because the Biden story (based on interview with Peter Spiegel, WSJ, on way home from Tblisi) gained momentum throughout the day From Robert Gibbs: The President said in Moscow that the United States seeks a strong, peaceful and prosperous Russia - one that will be an even more effective partner in meeting common challenges, including reducing nuclear arsenals, securing vulnerable nuclear materials, contending with nuclear programs in North Korea and Iran, defeating violent extremism, and advancing global security and economic growth. Working together to advance security and prosperity for the American and Russian people is the focus of our effort to reset relations. The President and Vice President believe Russia will work with us not out of weakness but out of national interest. 304','BidenI will actually meet you at your house, I have the answers to most of your questions from last night And will include the 5 points Ok--but when are we scheduled top talk? Also pls send me five main points of my speech to summarize our goals. I want to reference them. The WH just issued the below because the Biden story (based on interview with Peter Spiegel, WSJ, on way home from Tblisi) gained momentum throughout the day From Robert Gibbs: \"The President said in Moscow that the United States seeks a strong, peaceful and prosperous Russia - one that will be an even more effective partner in meeting common challenges, including reducing nuclear arsenals, securing vulnerable nuclear materials, contending with nuclear programs in North Korea and Iran, defeating violent extremism, and advancing global security and economic growth. Working together to advance security and prosperity for the American and Russian people is the focus of our effort to reset relations. The President and Vice President believe Russia will work with us not out of weakness but out of national interest.\" 304'),(8.172752785118648,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,2,'2741 - C05764374.txt','South Korea\'s Lee meets North Korean delegation (AP)SEOUL, South Korea (AP) An official says South Korea\'s president is meeting a visiting high-level delegation from North Korea amid signs of warming ties on the divided peninsula. A presidential Blue House official says talks between President Lee Myung-bak and the delegation from Pyongyang are being held at the president\'s office Sunday morning. The North Korean delegation flew to Seoul on Friday to pay respects to former President Kim Dae-jung who died last week. Their visit provided a rare opportunity for dialogue between the two Koreas, whose relations have been largely frozen since Lee took office last year with a tougher line on the North. Speaking on condition of anonymity citing government policy the official says she could not provide further details.','South Korea\'s Lee meets North Korean delegation (AP)SEOUL, South Korea (AP) An official says South Korea\'s president is meeting a visiting high-level delegation from North Korea amid signs of warming ties on the divided peninsula. A presidential Blue House official says talks between President Lee Myung-bak and the delegation from Pyongyang are being held at the president\'s office Sunday morning. The North Korean delegation flew to Seoul on Friday to pay respects to former President Kim Dae-jung who died last week. Their visit provided a rare opportunity for dialogue between the two Koreas, whose relations have been largely frozen since Lee took office last year with a tougher line on the North. Speaking on condition of anonymity citing government policy the official says she could not provide further details.'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'2786 - C05764476.txt','(Yonhap) Two Koreas to hold family reunion talks this weekSEOUL (Yonhap) -- South and North Korea will hold talks this week on reunions for families separated by the Korean War, Seoul officials said, the first such dialogue in nearly two years. North Korea accepted South Korea\'s proposal to hold the three-day talks starting Wednesday at the North\'s Mount Kumgang resort, Unification Ministry spokesman Chun Hae-sung said. Nisha Desai State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512 101','(Yonhap) Two Koreas to hold family reunion talks this weekSEOUL (Yonhap) -- South and North Korea will hold talks this week on reunions for families separated by the Korean War, Seoul officials said, the first such dialogue in nearly two years. North Korea accepted South Korea\'s proposal to hold the three-day talks starting Wednesday at the North\'s Mount Kumgang resort, Unification Ministry spokesman Chun Hae-sung said. Nisha Desai State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512 101'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'315 - C05758426.txt','North Korea Human Rights EnvoyHave you discussed w Bill Burns and Steve Bosworth? if they now do believe a full-time slot is there? B5 B6 cdm Cheryl EAP has now provided me with the attached documents There is 2004 legislation that call for an envoy and 2008 legislation [Sense of the Congress] that call for it to be full time Plus correspondence with Brownback by the previous administration [which isn\'t binding on the new] However, - - -','North Korea Human Rights EnvoyHave you discussed w Bill Burns and Steve Bosworth? if they now do believe a full-time slot is there? B5 B6 cdm Cheryl EAP has now provided me with the attached documents There is 2004 legislation that call for an envoy and 2008 legislation [Sense of the Congress] that call for it to be full time Plus correspondence with Brownback by the previous administration [which isn\'t binding on the new] However, - - -'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'3210 - C05765608.txt','Navies of DPRK and ROK exchange fireSEOUL (AP) - Navy ships of the two Koreas exchanged fire November 10 along their disputed western sea border, South Korean military officers said. A South Korean warship shot at a North Korean navy ship that crossed the disputed western sea border on the morning of November 10 and the North\'s ship shot back, said an officer at the Seoul\'s Joint Chiefs of Staff. Another officer said there were no South Korean casualties, though it was unclear whether there were any on the North Korean side. He said that the North Korean ship was seriously damaged and that it turned back toward northern waters after the brief skirmish. Both officers spoke on condition of anonymity, citing department policy.','Navies of DPRK and ROK exchange fireSEOUL (AP) - Navy ships of the two Koreas exchanged fire November 10 along their disputed western sea border, South Korean military officers said. A South Korean warship shot at a North Korean navy ship that crossed the disputed western sea border on the morning of November 10 and the North\'s ship shot back, said an officer at the Seoul\'s Joint Chiefs of Staff. Another officer said there were no South Korean casualties, though it was unclear whether there were any on the North Korean side. He said that the North Korean ship was seriously damaged and that it turned back toward northern waters after the brief skirmish. Both officers spoke on condition of anonymity, citing department policy.'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'3578 - C05766287.txt','Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm','Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'3580 - C05766291.txt','Friday Presentation on Urgent Threat - Bill Burns will not be at the Retreat Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl--we should postpone until we get Bill there. FYI below Cheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm','Friday Presentation on Urgent Threat - Bill Burns will not be at the Retreat Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl--we should postpone until we get Bill there. FYI below Cheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'3595 - C05766321.txt','(AP) Number Two US diplomat huddles with South Korean officialsSEOUL, South Korea (AP) Washington\'s number two diplomat huddled with South Korean officials Wednesday to discuss North Korea amid a flurry of diplomacy to get the communist regime to return to disarmament talks. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg is on an Asian tour that has included stops in Vietnam, Malaysia and China. Steinberg met South Korean presidential security adviser Kim Sung-hwan and chief nuclear envoy Wi Sung-lac on Wednesday morning. He later paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Prime Minister Chung Un-chan. Snezhina Sandlin State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512 SandlinSD@state.gov','(AP) Number Two US diplomat huddles with South Korean officialsSEOUL, South Korea (AP) Washington\'s number two diplomat huddled with South Korean officials Wednesday to discuss North Korea amid a flurry of diplomacy to get the communist regime to return to disarmament talks. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg is on an Asian tour that has included stops in Vietnam, Malaysia and China. Steinberg met South Korean presidential security adviser Kim Sung-hwan and chief nuclear envoy Wi Sung-lac on Wednesday morning. He later paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Prime Minister Chung Un-chan. Snezhina Sandlin State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512 SandlinSD@state.gov'),(4.086376392559324,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,1,'3700 - C05766572.txt','SYG TripJim, Jack and Bill, While in Addis Ababa this weekend, SYG Ban will announce a trip to North Korea. Esther','SYG TripJim, Jack and Bill, While in Addis Ababa this weekend, SYG Ban will announce a trip to North Korea. Esther'),(8.172752785118648,4.086376392559324,2500,'North_Korea',42,2,'3708 - C05766588.txt','SYG to announce trip More - SYG to announce trip SYG TripFor HRC. Additional information: UN U/SYG Pascoe is expected to leave on the DPRK trip around Feb. 9. The SYG will announce it this weekend. Jim, Jack and Bill, While in Addis Ababa this weekend, SYG Ban will announce a trip to North Korea. Esther','SYG to announce trip More - SYG to announce trip SYG TripFor HRC. Additional information: UN U/SYG Pascoe is expected to leave on the DPRK trip around Feb. 9. The SYG will announce it this weekend. Jim, Jack and Bill, While in Addis Ababa this weekend, SYG Ban will announce a trip to North Korea. Esther'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'North_Pole',2,1,'2200 - C05762899.txt','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: ...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here. It is a privilege to be a part of your team. We wish you, the President and Chelsea all the best during the holiday season and look forward to great achievements in 2010, with one tiny exception.','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: \"...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.\" It is a privilege to be a part of your team. We wish you, the President and Chelsea all the best during the holiday season and look forward to great achievements in 2010, with one tiny exception.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'North_Pole',2,1,'3755 - C05766675.txt','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: ...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: \"...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.\"'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'North_Waziristan',2,1,'1915 - C05762440.txt','New York Times Journalist David Rohde Escapes from Taliban (SBU)(SBU) Embassy Kabul reports Mr. Rohde is at the Toschi Scout Base in North Waziristan, Pakistan. Post adds the Pakistani military will deploy three helicopters to retrieve Mr. Rohde, and his eventual destination will be Dubai via Islamabad. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 23','New York Times Journalist David Rohde Escapes from Taliban (SBU)(SBU) Embassy Kabul reports Mr. Rohde is at the Toschi Scout Base in North Waziristan, Pakistan. Post adds the Pakistani military will deploy three helicopters to retrieve Mr. Rohde, and his eventual destination will be Dubai via Islamabad. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 23'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'North_Waziristan',2,1,'1917 - C05762442.txt','(New York Times) Times Reporter Held by Taliban EscapesStory is out. Richard called again to talk to you about it. Statement is being drafted for your review. June 21,2009 ? Times Reporter Held by Taliban Escapes By THE NEW YORK TIMES A New York Times reporter who was kidnapped by the Taliban has escaped and made his way to freedom after more than seven months of captivity in the mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan. David Rohde, along with a local reporter, Tahir Ludin and their driver, Asadullah Mangal, were abducted outside of Kabul on Nov. 10 while Mr. Rohde was researching a book. Mr. Rohde was part of the Times reporting team that won a Pulitzer Prize in May for coverage of Afghanistan and Pakistan last year. Mr. Rohde told his wife, Kristen Mulvihill, that Mr. Ludin joined him late Friday night in climbing over the wall of a compound where they were being held in the North Waziristan region of Pakistan. They found a Pakistani army scout, who led them to a nearby army base, and on Saturday they were flown to the American Bagram military base in Afghanistan. They just walked over the wall of the compound, said Ms. Muvihill. Mr. Mangal did not escape with the two other men. The initial report was that Mr. Rohde was in good health, while Mr. Ludin injured his foot in the escape. 25','(New York Times) Times Reporter Held by Taliban EscapesStory is out. Richard called again to talk to you about it. Statement is being drafted for your review. June 21,2009 ? Times Reporter Held by Taliban Escapes By THE NEW YORK TIMES A New York Times reporter who was kidnapped by the Taliban has escaped and made his way to freedom after more than seven months of captivity in the mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan. David Rohde, along with a local reporter, Tahir Ludin and their driver, Asadullah Mangal, were abducted outside of Kabul on Nov. 10 while Mr. Rohde was researching a book. Mr. Rohde was part of the Times reporting team that won a Pulitzer Prize in May for coverage of Afghanistan and Pakistan last year. Mr. Rohde told his wife, Kristen Mulvihill, that Mr. Ludin joined him late Friday night in climbing over the wall of a compound where they were being held in the North Waziristan region of Pakistan. They found a Pakistani army scout, who led them to a nearby army base, and on Saturday they were flown to the American Bagram military base in Afghanistan. \"They just walked over the wall of the compound,\" said Ms. Muvihill. Mr. Mangal did not escape with the two other men. The initial report was that Mr. Rohde was in good health, while Mr. Ludin injured his foot in the escape. 25'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Norway',14,1,'1170 - C05760445.txt','Calls confirmedI doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedI doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Norway',14,1,'1172 - C05760447.txt','Calls confirmedCan\'t wait. You know how much I love making calls. We have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedCan\'t wait. You know how much I love making calls. We have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Norway',14,1,'153 - C05739739.txt','NATOI\'m heading back from meetings on women, peace and security at NATO. The chief implementer of WPS at DOD also traveled with me. It was extremely productive. SG Rasmussen chaired a meeting on 1325 today of all the NATO member and partner ambassadors incl DaIcier. The new NATO special rep for 1325 -- the position sponsored by Norway and approved at the Chicago summit ? gave her inaugural address, and my DOD colleague and I discussed the US efforts both generally and in Afghanistan. We were followed by extensive remarks from the NATO ambassadors, all of whom touched on the importance of women\'s role in security and NATO\'s mission, as well as applauded US leadership. Many mentioned you in their interventions! The ambs from Serbia, Azerbaijan and Georgia pointed to their own national action plans (their existence was a surprise to us), as well as the new structures they have put in place to implement them. The ambassador from Azerbaijan even said that he is hopeful women will contribute to ending their regional conflict (I will tell Morningstar). The new special rep - a seasoned diplomat who knows her way around NATO --- wanted me to ten you how much you have inspired her -- something I hear everywhere! I\'m confident our NATO visit also served to reinforce the importance of the NAP and the US role with our own people both at NATO and DOD. I was sorry to miss the discussion with ASSK but there are more events with her tomw. We are working hard on getting the engagement of Burmese women into the formal peace structures being put in place to end the ethnic conflicts. I also met with Vivian Redding at the EU who, despite her efforts, is unlikely to get a quota for women on public boards of directors adopted. She too expressed her admiration of you and your leadership. In addition to everything that\'s been said about Chris Stevens, he really understood the important role the women in Libya were playing in peace and security. Whenever I met with Libyan women at meetings in the region, they went out of their way to tell me how much he supported them and how much affection they had for him. Such an awful loss. You\'ve been magnificent throughout all this, despite how wrenching it\'s been.','NATOI\'m heading back from meetings on women, peace and security at NATO. The chief implementer of WPS at DOD also traveled with me. It was extremely productive. SG Rasmussen chaired a meeting on 1325 today of all the NATO member and partner ambassadors incl DaIcier. The new NATO special rep for 1325 -- the position sponsored by Norway and approved at the Chicago summit ? gave her inaugural address, and my DOD colleague and I discussed the US efforts both generally and in Afghanistan. We were followed by extensive remarks from the NATO ambassadors, all of whom touched on the importance of women\'s role in security and NATO\'s mission, as well as applauded US leadership. Many mentioned you in their interventions! The ambs from Serbia, Azerbaijan and Georgia pointed to their own national action plans (their existence was a surprise to us), as well as the new structures they have put in place to implement them. The ambassador from Azerbaijan even said that he is hopeful women will contribute to ending their regional conflict (I will tell Morningstar). The new special rep - a seasoned diplomat who knows her way around NATO --- wanted me to ten you how much you have inspired her -- something I hear everywhere! I\'m confident our NATO visit also served to reinforce the importance of the NAP and the US role with our own people both at NATO and DOD. I was sorry to miss the discussion with ASSK but there are more events with her tomw. We are working hard on getting the engagement of Burmese women into the formal peace structures being put in place to end the ethnic conflicts. I also met with Vivian Redding at the EU who, despite her efforts, is unlikely to get a quota for women on public boards of directors adopted. She too expressed her admiration of you and your leadership. In addition to everything that\'s been said about Chris Stevens, he really understood the important role the women in Libya were playing in peace and security. Whenever I met with Libyan women at meetings in the region, they went out of their way to tell me how much he supported them and how much affection they had for him. Such an awful loss. You\'ve been magnificent throughout all this, despite how wrenching it\'s been.'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Norway',14,1,'1560 - C05761364.txt','Deputy Secretary Steinberg\'s Schedule for April 26-30Deputy Secretary Steinberg will be on official travel from Sunday, April 26 through Thursday, April 30, returning to the office on Friday, May 1. Travel Details: - April 26-27 ? Meetings Kyiv, Ukraine - April 28-30 ? Melting Ice Conference and Sixth Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council Tromso, Norway Please contact me with any schedule related questions. For other inquiries, please contact D(S) chief of staff, Sheba Crocker. Thank you. Brendan Lavy Personal Assistant to Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8636 54','Deputy Secretary Steinberg\'s Schedule for April 26-30Deputy Secretary Steinberg will be on official travel from Sunday, April 26 through Thursday, April 30, returning to the office on Friday, May 1. Travel Details: - April 26-27 ? Meetings; Kyiv, Ukraine - April 28-30 ? Melting Ice Conference and Sixth Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council; Tromso, Norway Please contact me with any schedule related questions. For other inquiries, please contact D(S) chief of staff, Sheba Crocker. Thank you. Brendan Lavy Personal Assistant to Deputy Secretary Steinberg (202) 647-8636 54'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Norway',14,1,'2459 - C05763786.txt','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL AfricaBurns, this is going to happen. We are committed to herwork and other docs like her. Lyn heard rumors about a competitive hospital, etc. We will work this out. HRC did the event at her hospital, after all. B6 Verveer, Melanne S PIs read and respond to me. This is very concerning. I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I do what I can to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. 42 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu. I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. 4.','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL AfricaBurns, this is going to happen. We are committed to herwork and other docs like her. Lyn heard rumors about a competitive hospital, etc. We will work this out. HRC did the event at her hospital, after all. B6 Verveer, Melanne S PIs read and respond to me. This is very concerning. I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker; she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I \"do what I can\" to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. 42 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing; then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: \"Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu.\" I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. 4.'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Norway',14,1,'2461 - C05763788.txt','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL Africaok Pis print three copies of this for me. Original Messa7 I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I do what I can to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. Blessings to you, Kay 47 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu. I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. Lyn Lusi 48','Hey boss... from Kay Warren... Would you read this? Suggested letter for follow up to Mrs Clinton\'s visit to HEAL Africaok Pis print three copies of this for me. Original Messa7 I haven\'t told Kay I would be able to share this... once you read thru if you want me to do anything, any follow up just let me know.... Hi Burns, I received the email below from Lyn Lusi, a highly trained and experienced program administrator with HEAL Africa (Congo). I tried to line her up to be a speaker at the Global Summit that Hillary attended, but we were unable to book her due to scheduling issues. She\'s not some random, run-of-the-mill aid worker; she\'s really, really special, having set up the fistula hospital and teaching hospital in Goma with her husband, Dr. Jo Lusi. Lyn sent me this email and requested I \"do what I can\" to encourage Hillary to empower the indigenous physicians and trained personnel in this hospital rather than bring in outside partners to start something new. Blessings to you, Kay 47 This is Lyn Lusi writing to you from HEAL Africa in Goma and your address comes from the business card you left me when you visited us. You may have heard that Secretary of State Mrs Clinton and Ambassador Ms Verveer came to HEAL Africa on Tuesday 11th August. The visit went very well, and the organisation was impeccable, so she could achieve her objectives. While in our Conference Centre, she announced a package of aid to Congo to fight Gender Based Violence. First she congratulated HEAL Africa on the excellent work we are doing; then she announced a deal between the US and the Norwegian Government to build a state of the art fistula and teaching hospital in Goma. She must have been aware of the shock and discouragement of all our staff. In effect she was saying: \"Your excellent work is not really excellent at all, and we will work with the Norwegians to replace you in North Kivu.\" I seriously believe she was not properly briefed, because of some remarks she made as she was leaving. This is now a request to you, and if possible, other members of the your organisation, if you would be so kind as to contact them. Nothing is set in stone, and politicians respond to pressure from their friends and constituencies. We believe that wise use of funds means building capacity among local organisations that have already proved that they can do the work, and sustain their efforts, rather than starting something new. I am attaching below a letter like the one we have written to Mrs Clinton and a similar one to Ambassador Verveer. If you think it is appropriate, we are requesting you to write a similar letter to both of them. We are hoping that local Congolese organisations will not be excluded from these resources to build local capacity on the foundations of what is being done already. With kind regards. Lyn Lusi 48'),(10.369977362477266,5.184988681238633,2500,'Norway',14,2,'2626 - C05764139.txt','Peter Galbraith called, wants to talk to you...Hillary: Peter Galbraith just called me and I had a long talk with him. As you know, as chief of US mission to UN in Afghanistan he has protested the election fraud and come into conflict with the head of UN there, who wanted to cover it up. Peter has just come out of Afghanistan after four solid months there. He is pessimistic, says the analogy to Vietnam is not wrong-headed, that comparisons of increasing troop levels there as though the surge in Iraq could be replicated are misguided, but thinks there is an approach that should be attempted that involves the vote recount and trying to replace Karzai. He wishes to speak with you directly. He says that he has difficulty communicating with Holbrooke, not because he can\'t reach him, but because he finds Dick disjointed these days. Peter is on a plane right now to Norway, then London, then to NY on Wed, then could go to DC. He says you can reach him through the US mission to the UN office. FYI, from Wash Post today: The issue of how seriously to take the fraud charges, and whether to force a runoff, has also caused a rare public rift within the international community here. The senior American official at the U.N. mission, Peter W. Galbraith, left the country abruptly Sunday in a dispute with the mission director, Norwegian Kai Eide. Galbraith had pushed for an exhaustive probe. Sources who are familiar with the dispute but are not authorized to. speak on the record said Eide argued that the international community should not press too hard because it could undermine national stability. Galbraith had been convinced that Karzai could not win without fraud and had tried to reduce the number of polling stations in some areas in the south, the incumbent\'s ethnic stronghold, said one diplomatic source. Eide and others, the source said, were convinced that Karzai would win in any case and that any irregularities could be smoothed over, as they were in the 2004 presidential election that Karzai won by a safe margin. And, I\'ve included below Jane Smiley\'s rave review of Max\'s book. Sid http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-smiley/republican-gomorrah_b290293.html Your request is being processed... Jane Smiley Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist and Essayist Posted: September 17, 2009 02:56 PM','Peter Galbraith called, wants to talk to you...Hillary: Peter Galbraith just called me and I had a long talk with him. As you know, as chief of US mission to UN in Afghanistan he has protested the election fraud and come into conflict with the head of UN there, who wanted to cover it up. Peter has just come out of Afghanistan after four solid months there. He is pessimistic, says the analogy to Vietnam is not wrong-headed, that comparisons of increasing troop levels there as though the surge in Iraq could be replicated are misguided, but thinks there is an approach that should be attempted that involves the vote recount and trying to replace Karzai. He wishes to speak with you directly. He says that he has difficulty communicating with Holbrooke, not because he can\'t reach him, but because he finds Dick disjointed these days. Peter is on a plane right now to Norway, then London, then to NY on Wed, then could go to DC. He says you can reach him through the US mission to the UN office. FYI, from Wash Post today: \"The issue of how seriously to take the fraud charges, and whether to force a runoff, has also caused a rare public rift within the international community here. The senior American official at the U.N. mission, Peter W. Galbraith, left the country abruptly Sunday in a dispute with the mission director, Norwegian Kai Eide. \"Galbraith had pushed for an exhaustive probe. Sources who are familiar with the dispute but are not authorized to. speak on the record said Eide argued that the international community should not press too hard because it could undermine national stability. Galbraith had been convinced that Karzai could not win without fraud and had tried to reduce the number of polling stations in some areas in the south, the incumbent\'s ethnic stronghold, said one diplomatic source. Eide and others, the source said, were convinced that Karzai would win in any case and that any irregularities could be smoothed over, as they were in the 2004 presidential election that Karzai won by a safe margin.\" And, I\'ve included below Jane Smiley\'s rave review of Max\'s book. Sid http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-smiley/republican-gomorrah_b290293.html Your request is being processed... Jane Smiley Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist and Essayist Posted: September 17, 2009 02:56 PM'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Norway',14,1,'2845 - C05764562.txt','From Lyn Lusi in GomaWe are working with Lyn to try to better determine the specific needs at Heal Africa. The Norwegian development staff is on vacation but we should connect shortly. I\'m going to try to steer their assistance to Heal Africa if I can. Otherwise, we\'ve had marathon meetings with all the key players to follow up on your trip to DRC. There is so much that needs to be done and Congress is already asking for reports. Dear Melanne, It is very kind of you to write to me. Eve had already told me from you that there is more interpretation than fact in the new hospital story, and I really apologise for the embarrassment that our reaction and the echoes from our friends will have caused you and Secretary Mrs Clinton. The fact that you came, and gave priority to the catastrophic epidemic of rape in our country gives a clear and loud signal that the most powerful nation in the world has put Congo\'s women at the top of their agenda. Thank you for your questions about the best way forward for training in dealing with fistula. Our approach is in some ways different from Panzi, because we are so limited by our facilities: we have to do our surgical work by \'campaigns\' ? this month, a vvf campaign next month, a cleft lip and palate campaign then a club foot and post polio campaign. This lack of space, with our commitment to training 12 Congolese doctors in six specialist areas of medicine, limits us considerably, and makes our medical teams compete with each other for OR time and beds. To deal with the cases waiting in rural areas, we regularly send our surgical specialists on outreach: in July, they operated in Kasongo (South Maniema), in August at home in Goma, in September in Adi, in October in South Maniema and November back in Adi, December, here in Goma. Outreach is very unsatisfactory to surgeons: they like to be able to follow through to complete recovery, and we like to accompany women with training and literacy and psychosocial support. Although this provides teaching time to local doctors, there must be a better way to provide continuing medical education to the rural medical staff of Congo.','From Lyn Lusi in GomaWe are working with Lyn to try to better determine the specific needs at Heal Africa. The Norwegian development staff is on vacation but we should connect shortly. I\'m going to try to steer their assistance to Heal Africa if I can. Otherwise, we\'ve had marathon meetings with all the key players to follow up on your trip to DRC. There is so much that needs to be done and Congress is already asking for reports. Dear Melanne, It is very kind of you to write to me. Eve had already told me from you that there is more interpretation than fact in the new hospital story, and I really apologise for the embarrassment that our reaction and the echoes from our friends will have caused you and Secretary Mrs Clinton. The fact that you came, and gave priority to the catastrophic epidemic of rape in our country gives a clear and loud signal that the most powerful nation in the world has put Congo\'s women at the top of their agenda. Thank you for your questions about the best way forward for training in dealing with fistula. Our approach is in some ways different from Panzi, because we are so limited by our facilities: we have to do our surgical work by \'campaigns\' ? this month, a vvf campaign; next month, a cleft lip and palate campaign; then a club foot and post polio campaign. This lack of space, with our commitment to training 12 Congolese doctors in six specialist areas of medicine, limits us considerably, and makes our medical teams compete with each other for OR time and beds. To deal with the cases waiting in rural areas, we regularly send our surgical specialists on outreach: in July, they operated in Kasongo (South Maniema), in August at home in Goma, in September in Adi, in October in South Maniema and November back in Adi, December, here in Goma. Outreach is very unsatisfactory to surgeons: they like to be able to follow through to complete recovery, and we like to accompany women with training and literacy and psychosocial support. Although this provides teaching time to local doctors, there must be a better way to provide continuing medical education to the rural medical staff of Congo.'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Norway',14,1,'2959 - C05764771.txt','9/22 Senior Staff and Regional Bureaus MeetingSENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSFIED UNESCO Vote ? In the subsequent meeting, 10 reported that There 1.4(D) B1  Mike Polt reported that six nominees are on deck to come up for a vote tonight ? Hormats, Posner, Feinstein (Poland), Jacobson (Canada), White (Norway) and Solomont (Spain). Hormats will attend the G-20 if confirmed.  Jim said that he had spoken to Senator DeMint about holds on Valenzuela and Shannon. DeMint did not say anything negative about either nominee, but will insist on a full floor discussion as the price of a vote. (He sees no prospect Zelaya will come back into power in Honduras.) H will follow up to see what more can be done to engage with DeMint on the substance of his concerns. Cheryl noted that if we are not going to make any additional movement soon, we should proceed to a floor vote. The issue then will be how much time DeMint demands. South Africa ? Pat reported that our embassy in Pretoria is closed today pending a beef-up in local security. They have taken other measures to increase security. Honduras  In Honduras, Pat noted that the mission is also closed and that, despite the proximity of our mission to the Brazilian things seem fine. I noted that there were reports this morning that police had fired tear gas to break up a demonstration. WHA reported in the subsequent meeting that we have urged the de facto regime to act with restraint and not use force. We are also waiting for a readout of a meeting between Zelaya\'s supporters and de facto regime members that took place last night. Jim indicated he wanted to call everyone together later to review our strategy going forward. OMB/Treasury Meeting is a proposal now to invalidate the whole election. Congressional Issues B5','9/22 Senior Staff and Regional Bureaus MeetingSENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSFIED UNESCO Vote ? In the subsequent meeting, 10 reported that There 1.4(D) B1  Mike Polt reported that six nominees are on deck to come up for a vote tonight ? Hormats, Posner, Feinstein (Poland), Jacobson (Canada), White (Norway) and Solomont (Spain). Hormats will attend the G-20 if confirmed.  Jim said that he had spoken to Senator DeMint about holds on Valenzuela and Shannon. DeMint did not say anything negative about either nominee, but will insist on a full floor discussion as the price of a vote. (He sees no prospect Zelaya will come back into power in Honduras.) H will follow up to see what more can be done to engage with DeMint on the substance of his concerns. Cheryl noted that if we are not going to make any additional movement soon, we should proceed to a floor vote. The issue then will be how much time DeMint demands. South Africa ? Pat reported that our embassy in Pretoria is closed today pending a beef-up in local security. They have taken other measures to increase security. Honduras  In Honduras, Pat noted that the mission is also closed and that, despite the proximity of our mission to the Brazilian things seem fine. I noted that there were reports this morning that police had fired tear gas to break up a demonstration. WHA reported in the subsequent meeting that we have urged the de facto regime to act with restraint and not use force. We are also waiting for a readout of a meeting between Zelaya\'s supporters and de facto regime members that took place last night. Jim indicated he wanted to call everyone together later to review our strategy going forward. OMB/Treasury Meeting is a proposal now to invalidate the whole election. Congressional Issues B5'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Norway',14,1,'2991 - C05764835.txt','ConfirmedWhoo hoo Five State Department nominees were confirmed by the Senate this evening: (1) Mike Posner - A/S for DRL (2) Bob Hormats - U/S for E (3) Lee Feinstein - Ambassador to Poland (4) Barry White - Ambassador to Norway (5) David Jacobson - Ambassador to Canada','ConfirmedWhoo hoo Five State Department nominees were confirmed by the Senate this evening: (1) Mike Posner - A/S for DRL (2) Bob Hormats - U/S for E (3) Lee Feinstein - Ambassador to Poland (4) Barry White - Ambassador to Norway (5) David Jacobson - Ambassador to Canada'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Norway',14,1,'2997 - C05764847.txt','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?','Goldstone reportHuma, No votes; US Netherlands Italy Hungary Ukraine Slovakia From our charge Doug Griffiths: Did not vote: UK France Madagascar Kyrgyzstan, Angola UK, France decision to not vote was after last minute discussions between Pres and Prime Minister. Abstain; Bosnia Burkina F, Cam, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, ROK, Slovenia and Uruguay Esther who are the 6 countries?'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Norway',14,1,'3087 - C05764996.txt','buss in Oslo Congrats...Just leaving Oslo. Jonas Store sure appreciates his good working rel with you, and seems super eager to help on Afpak. Rumor is that, with elecitons behind them, he may be moved to (get this!) the health ministry. He\'s mum on subject, but it makes political sense in Norway. Rumored rpt rumored successor is Jan Egeland-who would be a very good choice, though Jonas is in a class by himself. Off to Istanbul. Cheers. Thx. I just spoke w George from the plane before landing oin Dublin and I agree. Safe travels. ... on Armenia-Turkey. Tough stuff, I know. Great accomplishment. I\'m in Greece. George P will be big help. S','buss in Oslo Congrats...Just leaving Oslo. Jonas Store sure appreciates his good working rel with you, and seems super eager to help on Afpak. Rumor is that, with elecitons behind them, he may be moved to (get this!) the health ministry. He\'s mum on subject, but it makes political sense in Norway. Rumored rpt rumored successor is Jan Egeland-who would be a very good choice, though Jonas is in a class by himself. Off to Istanbul. Cheers. Thx. I just spoke w George from the plane before landing oin Dublin and I agree. Safe travels. ... on Armenia-Turkey. Tough stuff, I know. Great accomplishment. I\'m in Greece. George P will be big help. S'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Norway',14,1,'3485 - C05766108.txt','Isaf callsList we are reaching out to: Saudi Italy Poland Romania Spain France Netherlands Australia Canada Norway Denmark Sweden Japan South Korea','Isaf callsList we are reaching out to: Saudi Italy Poland Romania Spain France Netherlands Australia Canada Norway Denmark Sweden Japan South Korea'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Norway',14,1,'3505 - C05766143.txt','Calls confirmedWe have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedWe have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Nothings_Changed_(poem)',1,1,'2474 - C05763811.txt','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years, Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side. U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. \"I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years,\" Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. \"This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side.\" U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing; U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, \"we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements,\" Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Not_from_There',2,1,'147 - C05739732.txt','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed Operation Mermaid Dawn, the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed \"Operation Mermaid Dawn,\" the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli; Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Not_from_There',2,1,'1699 - C05761691.txt','Dyncorps Post Story -- Second Shoe To Drop FINAL version - Note to Lew - DyncorpAttachments: Dyncorps Sec Note.doc Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx FYI Folks, You may recall an April 17 Post story on problems with Dyncorps in Afghanistan which focused on a suspected drug overdose death, breakdown in internal controls within the company, and actions the USG and the firm were taking. The other issue that surfaced at the time was a colossal error in judgment by one of the contractors\' employees in hiring an adolescent boy dancer for some sort of event that, at least to most folks, looked very inappropriate. The Post is now looking at the dancing boy, which was not included in the April 17, article, and we expect will soon publish a story on it. The Post inquiry at this point focuses only on confirming whether or not there\'s an OIG investigation. We are, of course, referring the Post to the OIG on such a question. However, the premise for the question raises the issue again in some eye-popping rhetoric which could feature in the follow-up story, so I wanted to make sure everyone had a heads-up. We have already relieved the folks involved with both incidents and I am meeting with the firm\'s CEO today to hear his report on his trip to Afghanistan and Iraq to address these, as well as other, issues on which we have demanded corrective actions. I\'m attaching the original note to Deputy Secretary Lew at the time of the original inquiry which lays out both issues, a copy of the memo the INL section at Embassy Kabul provided to Post Management on the most recent Post inquiry, as well as the Post inquiry itself for context. David. Incoming from Post: According to my reporting, the week of April 13th, the DynCorp regional commander from Konduz, Flint Chambers, allowed his men to hire a 15-year-old boy dancer to do tribal dances at a DynCorp party on the training site. Some 15 or so DynCorp employees in attendance pulled out a single chair and had the boy do mock lap dances. This was captured on video. The video shows DynCorp employees putting dollar bills in the boy\'s waistband, just as they would a stripper\'s garter. The revelry lasted about 45 minutes. 74 Dyncorps Sec Note.doc>> Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx>> 25','Dyncorps Post Story -- Second Shoe To Drop FINAL version - Note to Lew - DyncorpAttachments: Dyncorps Sec Note.doc; Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx FYI Folks, You may recall an April 17 Post story on problems with Dyncorps in Afghanistan which focused on a suspected drug overdose death, breakdown in internal controls within the company, and actions the USG and the firm were taking. The other issue that surfaced at the time was a colossal error in judgment by one of the contractors\' employees in hiring an adolescent boy dancer for some sort of event that, at least to most folks, looked very inappropriate. The Post is now looking at the dancing boy, which was not included in the April 17, article, and we expect will soon publish a story on it. The Post inquiry at this point focuses only on confirming whether or not there\'s an OIG investigation. We are, of course, referring the Post to the OIG on such a question. However, the premise for the question raises the issue again in some eye-popping rhetoric which could feature in the follow-up story, so I wanted to make sure everyone had a heads-up. We have already relieved the folks involved with both incidents and I am meeting with the firm\'s CEO today to hear his report on his trip to Afghanistan and Iraq to address these, as well as other, issues on which we have demanded corrective actions. I\'m attaching the original note to Deputy Secretary Lew at the time of the original inquiry which lays out both issues, a copy of the memo the INL section at Embassy Kabul provided to Post Management on the most recent Post inquiry, as well as the Post inquiry itself for context. David. Incoming from Post: \"According to my reporting, the week of April 13th, the DynCorp regional commander from Konduz, Flint Chambers, allowed his men to hire a 15-year-old boy dancer to do tribal dances at a DynCorp party on the training site. Some 15 or so DynCorp employees in attendance pulled out a single chair and had the boy do mock lap dances. This was captured on video. The video shows DynCorp employees putting dollar bills in the boy\'s waistband, just as they would a stripper\'s garter. The revelry lasted about 45 minutes. 74 Dyncorps Sec Note.doc>> Kabul Memo Washington Post 5 June.docx>> 25'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Not_Giving_In',1,1,'3557 - C05766239.txt','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing a short political declaration of some sort, but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an operational accord -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try, said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try. Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing \"a short political declaration of some sort,\" but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an \"operational accord\" -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. \"We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try,\" said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. \"At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try.\" Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Not_out',2,1,'2513 - C05763920.txt','BidenI will actually meet you at your house, I have the answers to most of your questions from last night And will include the 5 points Ok--but when are we scheduled top talk? Also pls send me five main points of my speech to summarize our goals. I want to reference them. The WH just issued the below because the Biden story (based on interview with Peter Spiegel, WSJ, on way home from Tblisi) gained momentum throughout the day From Robert Gibbs: The President said in Moscow that the United States seeks a strong, peaceful and prosperous Russia - one that will be an even more effective partner in meeting common challenges, including reducing nuclear arsenals, securing vulnerable nuclear materials, contending with nuclear programs in North Korea and Iran, defeating violent extremism, and advancing global security and economic growth. Working together to advance security and prosperity for the American and Russian people is the focus of our effort to reset relations. The President and Vice President believe Russia will work with us not out of weakness but out of national interest. 304','BidenI will actually meet you at your house, I have the answers to most of your questions from last night And will include the 5 points Ok--but when are we scheduled top talk? Also pls send me five main points of my speech to summarize our goals. I want to reference them. The WH just issued the below because the Biden story (based on interview with Peter Spiegel, WSJ, on way home from Tblisi) gained momentum throughout the day From Robert Gibbs: \"The President said in Moscow that the United States seeks a strong, peaceful and prosperous Russia - one that will be an even more effective partner in meeting common challenges, including reducing nuclear arsenals, securing vulnerable nuclear materials, contending with nuclear programs in North Korea and Iran, defeating violent extremism, and advancing global security and economic growth. Working together to advance security and prosperity for the American and Russian people is the focus of our effort to reset relations. The President and Vice President believe Russia will work with us not out of weakness but out of national interest.\" 304'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Not_out',2,1,'3403 - C05765980.txt','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures. Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero; long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: \"On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures.\" Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Nouakchott',1,1,'2176 - C05762867.txt','Mauritanian President Resigns Peacefully as per Dakar Accords(SBU) Embassy Nouakchott reports President Abdallahi\'s expected resignation paves the way for July 18 elections organized by an interim government. The security situation remains stable. 80','Mauritanian President Resigns Peacefully as per Dakar Accords(SBU) Embassy Nouakchott reports President Abdallahi\'s expected resignation paves the way for July 18 elections organized by an interim government. The security situation remains stable. 80'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Nouriel_Roubini',1,1,'3286 - C05765783.txt','FYI: Policy implications of jobs losses. SidH: If Roubini is right, and he\'s been mostly right so far, one of the few, then without additional and large stimulus devoted to putting a floor on job loss, the pressure on protectionism will be far more intense. (Protectionism, by any name, should not be dismissed as a targeted tool in an ongoing policy to force China to revalue its currency. The US is not without means here.) The deficit will be high in any case and the Republicans will always attempt to exploit it no matter what its number. Whether another stimulus can pass Congress is another matter. Still, what matters in the short-run--and long-run--are achievable results. To most people, the deficit is an abstraction employment and housing--and insecurity about both--are their vital, concrete and immediate issues. Sid http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2009/11/15/2009-11- 15_the_worst_is_yet_to_come_unemployed_americans_should_hunker_down_for_more job_lo.html The worst is yet to come: Unemployed Americans should hunker down for more job losses BY Nouriel Roubini Sunday, November 15th 2009, 4:00 AM Think the worst is over? Wrong. Conditions in the U.S. labor markets are awful and worsening. While the official unemployment rate is already 10.2% and another 200,000 jobs were lost in October, when you include discouraged workers and partially employed workers the figure is a whopping 17.5%. While losing 200,000 jobs per month is better than the 700,000 jobs lost in January, current job losses still average more than the per month rate of 150,000 during the last recession. Also, remember: The last recession ended in November 2001, but job losses continued for more than a year and half until June of 2003 ditto for the 1990-91 recession. So we can expect that job losses will continue until the end of 2010 at the earliest. In other words, if you are unemployed and looking for work and just waiting for the economy to turn the corner, you had better hunker down. All the economic numbers suggest this will take a while. The jobs just are not coming back. There\'s really just one hope for our leaders to turn things around: a bold prescription that increases the fiscal stimulus with another round of labor-intensive, shovel-ready infrastructure projects, helps fiscally strapped state and local governments and provides a temporary tax credit to the private sector to hire more workers. Helping the unemployed just by extending unemployment benefits is necessary not sufficient it leads to persistent unemployment rather than job creation. The long-term picture for workers and families is even worse than current job loss numbers alone would suggest. Now as a way of sharing the pain, many firms are telling their workers to cut hours, take furloughs and accept lower wages. Specifically, that fall in hours worked is equivalent to another 3 million full time jobs lost on top of the 7.5 million jobs formally lost. This is very bad news but we must face facts. Many of the lost jobs are gone forever, including construction jobs, finance jobs and manufacturing jobs. Recent studies suggest that a quarter of U.S. jobs are fully out-sourceable over time to other countries.','FYI: Policy implications of jobs losses. SidH: If Roubini is right, and he\'s been mostly right so far, one of the few, then without additional and large stimulus devoted to putting a floor on job loss, the pressure on protectionism will be far more intense. (Protectionism, by any name, should not be dismissed as a targeted tool in an ongoing policy to force China to revalue its currency. The US is not without means here.) The deficit will be high in any case and the Republicans will always attempt to exploit it no matter what its number. Whether another stimulus can pass Congress is another matter. Still, what matters in the short-run--and long-run--are achievable results. To most people, the deficit is an abstraction; employment and housing--and insecurity about both--are their vital, concrete and immediate issues. Sid http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2009/11/15/2009-11- 15_the_worst_is_yet_to_come_unemployed_americans_should_hunker_down_for_more job_lo.html The worst is yet to come: Unemployed Americans should hunker down for more job losses BY Nouriel Roubini Sunday, November 15th 2009, 4:00 AM Think the worst is over? Wrong. Conditions in the U.S. labor markets are awful and worsening. While the official unemployment rate is already 10.2% and another 200,000 jobs were lost in October, when you include discouraged workers and partially employed workers the figure is a whopping 17.5%. While losing 200,000 jobs per month is better than the 700,000 jobs lost in January, current job losses still average more than the per month rate of 150,000 during the last recession. Also, remember: The last recession ended in November 2001, but job losses continued for more than a year and half until June of 2003; ditto for the 1990-91 recession. So we can expect that job losses will continue until the end of 2010 at the earliest. In other words, if you are unemployed and looking for work and just waiting for the economy to turn the corner, you had better hunker down. All the economic numbers suggest this will take a while. The jobs just are not coming back. There\'s really just one hope for our leaders to turn things around: a bold prescription that increases the fiscal stimulus with another round of labor-intensive, shovel-ready infrastructure projects, helps fiscally strapped state and local governments and provides a temporary tax credit to the private sector to hire more workers. Helping the unemployed just by extending unemployment benefits is necessary not sufficient; it leads to persistent unemployment rather than job creation. The long-term picture for workers and families is even worse than current job loss numbers alone would suggest. Now as a way of sharing the pain, many firms are telling their workers to cut hours, take furloughs and accept lower wages. Specifically, that fall in hours worked is equivalent to another 3 million full time jobs lost on top of the 7.5 million jobs formally lost. This is very bad news but we must face facts. Many of the lost jobs are gone forever, including construction jobs, finance jobs and manufacturing jobs. Recent studies suggest that a quarter of U.S. jobs are fully out-sourceable over time to other countries.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Nova_93.7',1,1,'1343 - C05760763.txt','S Polar Speech April 6Per my earlier email. cdm -^ my- ----- cdm Hi Cheryl and Jake ? Thank you! Dear Megan, First, thanks for producing a terrific speech for the Secretary. I do have one question. Many thanks. Evan Evan T. Bloom Deputy Director 4','S Polar Speech April 6Per my earlier email. cdm -^ my- ----- cdm Hi Cheryl and Jake ? Thank you! Dear Megan, First, thanks for producing a terrific speech for the Secretary. I do have one question. Many thanks. Evan Evan T. Bloom Deputy Director 4'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Now_(UK_magazine)',1,1,'1918 - C05762444.txt','JimFyi Has talked with Ben. So he is now vested. PJ 29','JimFyi Has talked with Ben. So he is now vested. PJ 29'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Now_Thats_What_I_Call_Music!_76_(UK_series)',1,1,'1233 - C05760543.txt','Sen. Kerry and Iran sanctions billI spoke w the Senator about our concerns with the legislation and told him Jim had sent a letter and Rich scheduled a mtg w his staff for Monday to discuss changes we would like to see. He said he was open to our suggestions for tweaking but there were now 76 cosponsors. I told him we understood but still hoped for some changes before Senate action.','Sen. Kerry and Iran sanctions billI spoke w the Senator about our concerns with the legislation and told him Jim had sent a letter and Rich scheduled a mtg w his staff for Monday to discuss changes we would like to see. He said he was open to our suggestions for tweaking but there were now 76 cosponsors. I told him we understood but still hoped for some changes before Senate action.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Now_Thats_What_I_Call_Music!_78_(UK_series)',1,1,'1080 - C05760321.txt','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall, he was expected to say that Reagan\'s constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, \"The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall,\" he was expected to say that Reagan\'s \"constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom\" undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'No_Age',3,1,'217 - C05739814.txt','FW: Re: RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm vionday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5 You good with Pat going? Cdm From Benjamin, Daniel S Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 3:40 PM To Bass, John R Mills, Cheryl D Sullivan, Jacob J Hubbard, Gloria K Cc: Kennedy, Patrick F Reines, Philippe I Subject: Re: Pat should go. Front Bass, John R Pat should go. Front Bass, John R Cheryl, Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 B5 WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, .IB As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise. Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s B5 It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. Blake Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism National Security Staff The White House B6','FW: Re: RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm \"vionday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5 You good with Pat going? Cdm From Benjamin, Daniel S Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 3:40 PM To Bass, John R; Mills, Cheryl D; Sullivan, Jacob J; Hubbard, Gloria K Cc: Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe I Subject: Re: Pat should go. Front Bass, John R Pat should go. Front Bass, John R Cheryl, Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 B5 WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, .IB As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise. Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s B5 It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. Blake Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism National Security Staff The White House B6'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'No_Age',3,1,'220 - C05739817.txt','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 320 pm - Topic B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi think I should go w Pat, You good with Pat going? Cdrn Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, IB From Mills, Cheryl D Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 11:20 AM To Benjamin, Daniel S Sullivan, Jacob 3 Hubbard, Gloria K Ca Bass, John R Kennedy, Patrick F Reines, Philippe Subject RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible, cdm From Benjamin, Daniel S Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 10:21 AM To Mills, Cheryl D Sullivan, Jacob 3 Hubbard, Gloria K B5 gubject Colleagues, B6 B5 You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will takelplace on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3-20 om in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. Blake Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism National Security Staff The White House B6','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 320 pm - Topic B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi think I should go w Pat, You good with Pat going? Cdrn Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, IB From Mills, Cheryl D Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 11:20 AM To Benjamin, Daniel S; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K Ca Bass, John R; Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe Subject RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible, cdm From Benjamin, Daniel S Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 10:21 AM To Mills, Cheryl D; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K B5 gubject Colleagues, B6 B5 You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will takelplace on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3-20 om in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. Blake Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism National Security Staff The White House B6'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'No_Age',3,1,'222 - C05739819.txt','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5I think I should go w Pat. You good with Pat going? Cdm Pat should go. Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB I am in Haiti but 1 would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. slake','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5I think I should go w Pat. You good with Pat going? Cdm Pat should go. Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB I am in Haiti but 1 would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. slake'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'No_Mercy_(pop_band)',1,1,'2478 - C05763817.txt','(AP) Mumbai gunman says he\'s ready for gallowsMumbai gunman says he\'s ready for gallows MUMBAI (AP) - The lone surviving gunman in the Mumbai attacks said he is ready to go to the gallows and wants no mercy from the court for his role in one of India\'s worst terrorist acts which left 166 people dead. Whatever I have done, I have done in this world. It would be better to be punished in this world. It would be better than God\'s punishment. That\'s why I have pleaded guilty, Ajmal Kasab, a Pakistani, told the court. Rafael Diaz Operations Specialist State Department Operations Center 5/ES-0 (202)647-1512 777','(AP) Mumbai gunman says he\'s ready for gallowsMumbai gunman says he\'s ready for gallows MUMBAI (AP) - The lone surviving gunman in the Mumbai attacks said he is ready to go to the gallows and wants no mercy from the court for his role in one of India\'s worst terrorist acts which left 166 people dead. \"Whatever I have done, I have done in this world. It would be better to be punished in this world. It would be better than God\'s punishment. That\'s why I have pleaded guilty,\" Ajmal Kasab, a Pakistani, told the court. Rafael Diaz Operations Specialist State Department Operations Center 5/ES-0 (202)647-1512 777'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'NPR',5,1,'1160 - C05760425.txt','NPR documentsDo we have any independent third opinion we can ask for advice? As I mentioned, you will be receiving a binder of NPR documents tonight. I mischaracterized the structure of the binder. The cover note is merely an extended table of contents, and behind it are six 2- or 3-pagers on the six major questions on which they seek your guidance. The papers are technical, and some are easier to read than others, but it is worth a quick scan tonight before they march through them tomorrow.','NPR documentsDo we have any independent third opinion we can ask for advice? As I mentioned, you will be receiving a binder of NPR documents tonight. I mischaracterized the structure of the binder. The cover note is merely an extended table of contents, and behind it are six 2- or 3-pagers on the six major questions on which they seek your guidance. The papers are technical, and some are easier to read than others, but it is worth a quick scan tonight before they march through them tomorrow.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'NPR',5,1,'174 - C05739765.txt','LibyaHave not seen - will see if we can get I just heard an npr report about the CIA station chief in Tripoli sending a cable on 9/12 saying there was no demo etc. Do you know about this?','LibyaHave not seen - will see if we can get I just heard an npr report about the CIA station chief in Tripoli sending a cable on 9/12 saying there was no demo etc. Do you know about this?'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'NPR',5,1,'2412 - C05763588.txt','Pse pass to SI spent time on the web this morning following the map of your trip on the NYT website and looking at the pictures of Goma then NPR announced that the Diane Rehm show would feature u talking about sexual violence in Congo. -- bravo. I felt very proud of what u are doing. AM','Pse pass to SI spent time on the web this morning following the map of your trip on the NYT website and looking at the pictures of Goma; then NPR announced that the Diane Rehm show would feature u talking about sexual violence in Congo. -- bravo. I felt very proud of what u are doing. AM'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'NPR',5,1,'3408 - C05765989.txt','NPR documentsAs I mentioned, you will be receiving a binder of NPR documents tonight. I mischaracterized the structure of the binder. The cover note is merely an extended table of contents, and behind it are six 2- or 3-pagers on the six major questions on which they seek your guidance. The papers are technical, and some are easier to read than others, but it is worth a quick scan tonight before they march through them tomorrow.','NPR documentsAs I mentioned, you will be receiving a binder of NPR documents tonight. I mischaracterized the structure of the binder. The cover note is merely an extended table of contents, and behind it are six 2- or 3-pagers on the six major questions on which they seek your guidance. The papers are technical, and some are easier to read than others, but it is worth a quick scan tonight before they march through them tomorrow.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'NPR',5,1,'3411 - C05765994.txt','NPR documentsDo we have any independent third opinion we can ask for advice? As I mentioned, you will be receiving a binder of NPR documents tonight. I mischaracterized the structure of the binder. The cover note is merely an extended table of contents, and behind it are six 2- or 3-pagers on the six major questions on which they seek your guidance. The papers are technical, and some are easier to read than others, but it is worth a? quick scan tonight before they march through them tomorrow.','NPR documentsDo we have any independent third opinion we can ask for advice? As I mentioned, you will be receiving a binder of NPR documents tonight. I mischaracterized the structure of the binder. The cover note is merely an extended table of contents, and behind it are six 2- or 3-pagers on the six major questions on which they seek your guidance. The papers are technical, and some are easier to read than others, but it is worth a? quick scan tonight before they march through them tomorrow.'),(23.472138032568875,7.824046010856292,2500,'Nuclear_power',1,3,'2588 - C05764084.txt','Russia to help Ecuador develop nuclear energyRussia to help Ecuador develop nuclear energy QUITO (Reuters) - Russia will help Ecuador develop a nuclear energy program for peaceful purposes according to a new energy cooperation agreement between the two countries, the Ecuadorean government said Thursday. Yesterday the ministry of electricity and renewable energy signed a memorandum of understanding with the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) ... to carry out research in technologies and nuclear devices that may effectively be used in our country, the ministry said in a statement. The ministry said that Rosatom would provide support and assistance to help Ecuador draft a set of laws that will limit the use of nuclear energy to peaceful purposes only. The statement says the deal calls for the governments of the two countries to appoint a team that would identify the most interesting projects to develop a nuclear industry in the Andean country. Andrea Gorda Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','Russia to help Ecuador develop nuclear energyRussia to help Ecuador develop nuclear energy QUITO (Reuters) - Russia will help Ecuador develop a nuclear energy program for peaceful purposes according to a new energy cooperation agreement between the two countries, the Ecuadorean government said Thursday. \"Yesterday the ministry of electricity and renewable energy signed a memorandum of understanding with the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) ... to carry out research in technologies and nuclear devices that may effectively be used in our country,\" the ministry said in a statement. The ministry said that Rosatom would provide \"support and assistance\" to help Ecuador draft a set of laws that will limit the use of nuclear energy to peaceful purposes only. The statement says the deal calls for the governments of the two countries to appoint a team that would identify \"the most interesting projects to develop a nuclear industry\" in the Andean country. Andrea Gorda Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Nuclear_power_plant',2,1,'2252 - C05763014.txt','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. Usman Anwar, police chief in Sargodha, where the men were arrested this month, said emails had revealed plans for the young men from Virginia to travel to a Pakistani nuclear power plant. We believe that they were supposed to be used inside Pakistan, Anwar told Reuters by telephone. In their last email to the Taliban, we found they mentioned the Chashma Nuclear Plant and that\'s why they were going to Mianwali (district). Best regards, Adam Packer Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. Usman Anwar, police chief in Sargodha, where the men were arrested this month, said emails had revealed plans for the young men from Virginia to travel to a Pakistani nuclear power plant. \"We believe that they were supposed to be used inside Pakistan,\" Anwar told Reuters by telephone. \"In their last email to the Taliban, we found they mentioned the Chashma Nuclear Plant and that\'s why they were going to Mianwali (district).\" Best regards, Adam Packer Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Nuclear_power_plant',2,1,'2253 - C05763015.txt','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksB6 ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. Usman Anwar police chief in Sargodha, where the men were arrested this month, said emails had revealed plans for the young men from Virginia to travel to a Pakistani nuclear power plant. We believe that they were supposed to be used inside Pakistan, Anwar told Reuters by telephone. In their last email to the Taliban, we found they mentioned the Chashma Nuclear Plant and that\'s why they were going to Mianwali (district). Best regards,','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksB6 ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. Usman Anwar; police chief in Sargodha, where the men were arrested this month, said emails had revealed plans for the young men from Virginia to travel to a Pakistani nuclear power plant. \"We believe that they were supposed to be used inside Pakistan,\" Anwar told Reuters by telephone. \"In their last email to the Taliban, we found they mentioned the Chashma Nuclear Plant and that\'s why they were going to Mianwali (district).\" Best regards,'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Nuclear_program_of_Iran',2,1,'214 - C05739811.txt','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him. Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program. Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this pattern. When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community, she said. I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers, she added.','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said \"some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him.\" Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: \"As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program.\" Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, \"The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this\" pattern. \"When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community,\" she said. \"I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers,\" she added.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Nuclear_program_of_Iran',2,1,'2370 - C05763390.txt','WJCClinton briefs top US official on North Korea trip WASHINGTON, August 6, 2009 (AFP) - Ex-president Bill Clinton has given a top US official an initial readout on his North Korea trip and plans to conduct a more formal and in-depth debriefing for the White House, officials said Thursday.Clinton spoke to a member of President Barack Obama\'s national security council on Wednesday night, hours after flying home from negotiating the release of two jailed US journalists, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said.We are going to get a fuller briefing, Gibbs said, adding that Obama was also seeking to sit down with the former president to get a rare view from at the inner workings of Kim Jong-II\'s hermetic political system.The White House has so far declined to detail the nature of Clinton\'s conversations, other than to style the visit as a purely humanitarian mission that included no message from Obama to the leadership in Pyongyang.The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that Clinton discussed a broad range of issues in a three-hour encounter with Kim, and told him Pyongyang could benefit if it released kidnapped South Korean and Japanese nationals.The paper quoted a South Korean official as saying Kim was hoping to secure the kind of direct summit with Obama that he failed to lock in with the former president as his administration drew to a close in 2000 and 2001.A day after Obama told North Korea it must halt provocative acts and its nuclear program, Gibbs argued that the next step in any easing of tensions must come from Pyongyang.If they would like to see a greater international breakthrough, then they just have to come back to live up to the responsibilities that they entered into, he said.We are going to continue to ensure that we take actions to enforce recently passed Security Council resolutions to ensure there is not the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.col/macUS-NKOREA-NUCLEAR-CLINTON-MEDIA-DEBRIEF - 08/06/2009 10:24 - AFP--Service: World News (ANA)','WJCClinton briefs top US official on North Korea trip WASHINGTON, August 6, 2009 (AFP) - Ex-president Bill Clinton has given a top US official an initial readout on his North Korea trip and plans to conduct a more formal and in-depth debriefing for the White House, officials said Thursday.Clinton spoke to a member of President Barack Obama\'s national security council on Wednesday night, hours after flying home from negotiating the release of two jailed US journalists, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said.\"We are going to get a fuller briefing,\" Gibbs said, adding that Obama was also seeking to sit down with the former president to get a rare view from at the inner workings of Kim Jong-II\'s hermetic political system.The White House has so far declined to detail the nature of Clinton\'s conversations, other than to style the visit as a purely humanitarian mission that included no message from Obama to the leadership in Pyongyang.The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that Clinton discussed a broad range of issues in a three-hour encounter with Kim, and told him Pyongyang could benefit if it released kidnapped South Korean and Japanese nationals.The paper quoted a South Korean official as saying Kim was hoping to secure the kind of direct summit with Obama that he failed to lock in with the former president as his administration drew to a close in 2000 and 2001.A day after Obama told North Korea it must halt provocative acts and its nuclear program, Gibbs argued that the next step in any easing of tensions must come from Pyongyang.\"If they would like to see a greater international breakthrough, then they just have to come back to live up to the responsibilities that they entered into,\" he said.\"We are going to continue to ensure that we take actions to enforce recently passed Security Council resolutions to ensure there is not the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.\"col/macUS-NKOREA-NUCLEAR-CLINTON-MEDIA-DEBRIEF - 08/06/2009 10:24 - AFP--Service: World News (ANA)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Nuclear_proliferation',1,1,'2504 - C05763901.txt','AP/NKReport: North Korea willing to hold talks with US AP By KWANG-TAE KIM Associated Press Sat Jul 25, 4:51 am ET SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has indicated its interest in holding direct talks with the United States, a news report said, after the two sides traded barbs over Pyongyang\'s nuclear weapons programs at a security forum. We are not against a dialogue. We are not against any negotiation for the issues of common concern, Japan\'s Kyodo news agency quoted North Korean ambassador to the United Nations Sin Son Ho as saying Friday. But the ambassador, speaking in New York, dismissed the possibility of a return to stalled nuclear negotiations involving the two Koreas, the U.S., Japan, China and Russia, saying the six-party talks are gone forever. The U.S. has offered to hold talks with the North within the six-nation process if it returns to the negotiating table and takes irreversible steps for denuclearization. Last weekend, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell indicated that the chances for direct talks between North Korea and the U.S. were slim. Our bilateral negotiations are between the U.S. and South Korea about our collective approach to the North, Campbell told reporters in Seoul. Sin said the five other parties to the nuclear talks cheated North Korea, accusing them of not implementing what they had agreed under a disarmament-for-aid deal. No more details were given in the Kyodo report. Sin was not available for comment Saturday. The North Korean mission to the U.N. declined to comment. North Korea quit the nuclear talks in April to protest a U.N. statement condemning a rocket launch. North Korea insisted it sent a satellite into orbit, while the U.S. and its allies said it was actually a long-range missile test. North Korea conducted its second nuclear test in May and a barrage of missile tests in July, drawing international condemnation and new U.N. sanctions. U.S. and Chinese officials are expected to discuss North Korea\'s nuclear programs and other regional security issues at a strategic dialogue next week in Washington. North Korea will be a significant topic, but obviously one among many, State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said Friday in Washington. The U.S. and North Korea engaged in a sharp war of words earlier this week over U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s recent comment likening the regime in Pyongyang to small children demanding attention. At a regional security conference in Thailand, Clinton also said the North has no friends left. North Korea\'s Foreign Ministry described her Thursday as a funny lady who sometimes looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping. 298','AP/NKReport: North Korea willing to hold talks with US AP By KWANG-TAE KIM Associated Press Sat Jul 25, 4:51 am ET SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has indicated its interest in holding direct talks with the United States, a news report said, after the two sides traded barbs over Pyongyang\'s nuclear weapons programs at a security forum. \"We are not against a dialogue. We are not against any negotiation for the issues of common concern,\" Japan\'s Kyodo news agency quoted North Korean ambassador to the United Nations Sin Son Ho as saying Friday. But the ambassador, speaking in New York, dismissed the possibility of a return to stalled nuclear negotiations involving the two Koreas, the U.S., Japan, China and Russia, saying \"the six-party talks are gone forever.\" The U.S. has offered to hold talks with the North within the six-nation process if it returns to the negotiating table and takes irreversible steps for denuclearization. Last weekend, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell indicated that the chances for direct talks between North Korea and the U.S. were slim. \"Our bilateral negotiations are between the U.S. and South Korea about our collective approach\" to the North, Campbell told reporters in Seoul. Sin said the five other parties to the nuclear talks \"cheated\" North Korea, accusing them of not implementing what they had agreed under a disarmament-for-aid deal. No more details were given in the Kyodo report. Sin was not available for comment Saturday. The North Korean mission to the U.N. declined to comment. North Korea quit the nuclear talks in April to protest a U.N. statement condemning a rocket launch. North Korea insisted it sent a satellite into orbit, while the U.S. and its allies said it was actually a long-range missile test. North Korea conducted its second nuclear test in May and a barrage of missile tests in July, drawing international condemnation and new U.N. sanctions. U.S. and Chinese officials are expected to discuss North Korea\'s nuclear programs and other regional security issues at a strategic dialogue next week in Washington. \"North Korea will be a significant topic, but obviously one among many,\" State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said Friday in Washington. The U.S. and North Korea engaged in a sharp war of words earlier this week over U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s recent comment likening the regime in Pyongyang to \"small children\" demanding attention. At a regional security conference in Thailand, Clinton also said the North \"has no friends left.\" North Korea\'s Foreign Ministry described her Thursday as \"a funny lady\" who sometimes \"looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping.\" 298'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Nuclear_weapon',11,1,'1193 - C05760490.txt','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesI just stopped at and no one was home so I\'m heading WASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down, one senior administration official said. Their energies are misdirected. At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon.','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesI just stopped at and no one was home so I\'m heading WASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. \"There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down,\" one senior administration official said. \"Their energies are misdirected.\" At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Nuclear_weapon',11,1,'136 - C05739717.txt','\'State of the Union Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'State of the Union\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceNothing to this one. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on CNN\'s State of the Union. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. CROWLEY: Joining me is the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Madam Ambassador, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Candy. CROWLEY: One of the things when I spoke with the Israeli prime minister that struck me was the conviction that he has that for certain Iran is building on its way to building a nuclear weapon, and his sense of urgency that at this moment the U.S. needs to set what he calls a red line for the U.S. Does the U.S. share the conviction that Iran is, indeed, building a nuclear weapon? And, B, what about the concept of a red line? RICE: Well, Candy, the United States is in constant communication with Israel and Israeli intelligence, Israeli policy makers, the military. We\'re sharing our assessments every day. And our assessments, our intelligence assessments are very similar. Obviously, we share a grave concern about Iran pursuing a nuclear weapon. We are determined to prevent that from happening. President Obama has been absolutely clear, and on this there\'s absolutely no daylight between the United States and Israel that we will do what it takes to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. We are not at that stage yet. They do not have a nuclear weapon. Our shared intelligence assessments is that there is still a considerable time and space before they will have a nuclear weapon should they make the decision to go for that. But we\'ve been very clear. The United States is not interested and is not pursuing a policy of containment. President Obama has been very plain. We will keep all option on the table, including the military option, as necessary, to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. But, Candy, the fact is we have just seen the imposition of another layer of the toughest sanctions that have ever been impose Odd a country. In this case, Iran. Their economy is beginning to buckle. Their oil production is down 40 percent. Their currency has plummeted 40 percent in the last year. Their economy is now shrinking. And this is only going to intensify.','\'State of the Union Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'State of the Union\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceNothing to this one. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on CNN\'s \"State of the Union.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. CROWLEY: Joining me is the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Madam Ambassador, thank you for joining us. RICE: Good to be with you, Candy. CROWLEY: One of the things when I spoke with the Israeli prime minister that struck me was the conviction that he has that for certain Iran is building on its way to building a nuclear weapon, and his sense of urgency that at this moment the U.S. needs to set what he calls a \"red line\" for the U.S. Does the U.S. share the conviction that Iran is, indeed, building a nuclear weapon? And, B, what about the concept of a red line? RICE: Well, Candy, the United States is in constant communication with Israel and Israeli intelligence, Israeli policy makers, the military. We\'re sharing our assessments every day. And our assessments, our intelligence assessments are very similar. Obviously, we share a grave concern about Iran pursuing a nuclear weapon. We are determined to prevent that from happening. President Obama has been absolutely clear, and on this there\'s absolutely no daylight between the United States and Israel that we will do what it takes to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. We are not at that stage yet. They do not have a nuclear weapon. Our shared intelligence assessments is that there is still a considerable time and space before they will have a nuclear weapon should they make the decision to go for that. But we\'ve been very clear. The United States is not interested and is not pursuing a policy of containment. President Obama has been very plain. We will keep all option on the table, including the military option, as necessary, to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. But, Candy, the fact is we have just seen the imposition of another layer of the toughest sanctions that have ever been impose Odd a country. In this case, Iran. Their economy is beginning to buckle. Their oil production is down 40 percent. Their currency has plummeted 40 percent in the last year. Their economy is now shrinking. And this is only going to intensify.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Nuclear_weapon',11,1,'1712 - C05761724.txt','STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT REGARDING NORTH KOREAFYI THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2009 STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT REGARDING NORTH KOREA Today, North Korea said that it has conducted a nuclear test in violation of international law. It appears to also have attempted a short range missile launch. These actions, while not a surprise given its statements and actions to date, are a matter of grave concern to all nations. North Korea\'s attempts to develop nuclear weapons, as well as its ballistic missile program, constitute a threat to international peace and security. By acting in blatant defiance of the United Nations Security Council, North Korea is directly and recklessly challenging the international community. North Korea\'s behavior increases tensions and undermines stability in Northeast Asia. Such provocations will only serve to deepen North Korea\'s isolation. It will not find international acceptance unless it abandons its pursuit of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. The danger posed by North Korea\'s threatening activities warrants action by the international community. We have been and will continue working with our allies and partners in the Six-Party Talks as well as other members of the U.N. Security Council in the days ahead. 10','STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT REGARDING NORTH KOREAFYI THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2009 STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT REGARDING NORTH KOREA Today, North Korea said that it has conducted a nuclear test in violation of international law. It appears to also have attempted a short range missile launch. These actions, while not a surprise given its statements and actions to date, are a matter of grave concern to all nations. North Korea\'s attempts to develop nuclear weapons, as well as its ballistic missile program, constitute a threat to international peace and security. By acting in blatant defiance of the United Nations Security Council, North Korea is directly and recklessly challenging the international community. North Korea\'s behavior increases tensions and undermines stability in Northeast Asia. Such provocations will only serve to deepen North Korea\'s isolation. It will not find international acceptance unless it abandons its pursuit of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. The danger posed by North Korea\'s threatening activities warrants action by the international community. We have been and will continue working with our allies and partners in the Six-Party Talks as well as other members of the U.N. Security Council in the days ahead. 10'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Nuclear_weapon',11,1,'1974 - C05762567.txt','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do, said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. \"All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do,\" said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Nuclear_weapon',11,1,'2200 - C05762899.txt','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: ...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here. It is a privilege to be a part of your team. We wish you, the President and Chelsea all the best during the holiday season and look forward to great achievements in 2010, with one tiny exception.','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: \"...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.\" It is a privilege to be a part of your team. We wish you, the President and Chelsea all the best during the holiday season and look forward to great achievements in 2010, with one tiny exception.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Nuclear_weapon',11,1,'2466 - C05763800.txt','from today\'s Financial Times....Financial Times FT.com FT .com FINANCIAL \'11114ES COMMENT Clinton can deliver a tough message to India By Strobe Talbott Published: July 16 2009 20:06 When Hillary Clinton arrives in India on Friday, the US secretary of state will no doubt strike the upbeat tone that befits relations between the world\'s two largest democracies. But she is expected also to engage her hosts candidly on two issues that have been contentious in the past and may be in future: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. In both areas, President Barack Obama\'s positions are radically different from his predecessor\'s. Unlike George W. Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265','from today\'s Financial Times....Financial Times FT.com FT .com FINANCIAL \'11114ES COMMENT Clinton can deliver a tough message to India By Strobe Talbott Published: July 16 2009 20:06 When Hillary Clinton arrives in India on Friday, the US secretary of state will no doubt strike the upbeat tone that befits relations between the world\'s two largest democracies. But she is expected also to engage her hosts candidly on two issues that have been contentious in the past and may be in future: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. In both areas, President Barack Obama\'s positions are radically different from his predecessor\'s. Unlike George W. Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Nuclear_weapon',11,1,'2504 - C05763901.txt','AP/NKReport: North Korea willing to hold talks with US AP By KWANG-TAE KIM Associated Press Sat Jul 25, 4:51 am ET SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has indicated its interest in holding direct talks with the United States, a news report said, after the two sides traded barbs over Pyongyang\'s nuclear weapons programs at a security forum. We are not against a dialogue. We are not against any negotiation for the issues of common concern, Japan\'s Kyodo news agency quoted North Korean ambassador to the United Nations Sin Son Ho as saying Friday. But the ambassador, speaking in New York, dismissed the possibility of a return to stalled nuclear negotiations involving the two Koreas, the U.S., Japan, China and Russia, saying the six-party talks are gone forever. The U.S. has offered to hold talks with the North within the six-nation process if it returns to the negotiating table and takes irreversible steps for denuclearization. Last weekend, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell indicated that the chances for direct talks between North Korea and the U.S. were slim. Our bilateral negotiations are between the U.S. and South Korea about our collective approach to the North, Campbell told reporters in Seoul. Sin said the five other parties to the nuclear talks cheated North Korea, accusing them of not implementing what they had agreed under a disarmament-for-aid deal. No more details were given in the Kyodo report. Sin was not available for comment Saturday. The North Korean mission to the U.N. declined to comment. North Korea quit the nuclear talks in April to protest a U.N. statement condemning a rocket launch. North Korea insisted it sent a satellite into orbit, while the U.S. and its allies said it was actually a long-range missile test. North Korea conducted its second nuclear test in May and a barrage of missile tests in July, drawing international condemnation and new U.N. sanctions. U.S. and Chinese officials are expected to discuss North Korea\'s nuclear programs and other regional security issues at a strategic dialogue next week in Washington. North Korea will be a significant topic, but obviously one among many, State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said Friday in Washington. The U.S. and North Korea engaged in a sharp war of words earlier this week over U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s recent comment likening the regime in Pyongyang to small children demanding attention. At a regional security conference in Thailand, Clinton also said the North has no friends left. North Korea\'s Foreign Ministry described her Thursday as a funny lady who sometimes looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping. 298','AP/NKReport: North Korea willing to hold talks with US AP By KWANG-TAE KIM Associated Press Sat Jul 25, 4:51 am ET SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has indicated its interest in holding direct talks with the United States, a news report said, after the two sides traded barbs over Pyongyang\'s nuclear weapons programs at a security forum. \"We are not against a dialogue. We are not against any negotiation for the issues of common concern,\" Japan\'s Kyodo news agency quoted North Korean ambassador to the United Nations Sin Son Ho as saying Friday. But the ambassador, speaking in New York, dismissed the possibility of a return to stalled nuclear negotiations involving the two Koreas, the U.S., Japan, China and Russia, saying \"the six-party talks are gone forever.\" The U.S. has offered to hold talks with the North within the six-nation process if it returns to the negotiating table and takes irreversible steps for denuclearization. Last weekend, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell indicated that the chances for direct talks between North Korea and the U.S. were slim. \"Our bilateral negotiations are between the U.S. and South Korea about our collective approach\" to the North, Campbell told reporters in Seoul. Sin said the five other parties to the nuclear talks \"cheated\" North Korea, accusing them of not implementing what they had agreed under a disarmament-for-aid deal. No more details were given in the Kyodo report. Sin was not available for comment Saturday. The North Korean mission to the U.N. declined to comment. North Korea quit the nuclear talks in April to protest a U.N. statement condemning a rocket launch. North Korea insisted it sent a satellite into orbit, while the U.S. and its allies said it was actually a long-range missile test. North Korea conducted its second nuclear test in May and a barrage of missile tests in July, drawing international condemnation and new U.N. sanctions. U.S. and Chinese officials are expected to discuss North Korea\'s nuclear programs and other regional security issues at a strategic dialogue next week in Washington. \"North Korea will be a significant topic, but obviously one among many,\" State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said Friday in Washington. The U.S. and North Korea engaged in a sharp war of words earlier this week over U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s recent comment likening the regime in Pyongyang to \"small children\" demanding attention. At a regional security conference in Thailand, Clinton also said the North \"has no friends left.\" North Korea\'s Foreign Ministry described her Thursday as \"a funny lady\" who sometimes \"looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping.\" 298'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Nuclear_weapon',11,1,'2588 - C05764084.txt','Russia to help Ecuador develop nuclear energyRussia to help Ecuador develop nuclear energy QUITO (Reuters) - Russia will help Ecuador develop a nuclear energy program for peaceful purposes according to a new energy cooperation agreement between the two countries, the Ecuadorean government said Thursday. Yesterday the ministry of electricity and renewable energy signed a memorandum of understanding with the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) ... to carry out research in technologies and nuclear devices that may effectively be used in our country, the ministry said in a statement. The ministry said that Rosatom would provide support and assistance to help Ecuador draft a set of laws that will limit the use of nuclear energy to peaceful purposes only. The statement says the deal calls for the governments of the two countries to appoint a team that would identify the most interesting projects to develop a nuclear industry in the Andean country. Andrea Gorda Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','Russia to help Ecuador develop nuclear energyRussia to help Ecuador develop nuclear energy QUITO (Reuters) - Russia will help Ecuador develop a nuclear energy program for peaceful purposes according to a new energy cooperation agreement between the two countries, the Ecuadorean government said Thursday. \"Yesterday the ministry of electricity and renewable energy signed a memorandum of understanding with the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) ... to carry out research in technologies and nuclear devices that may effectively be used in our country,\" the ministry said in a statement. The ministry said that Rosatom would provide \"support and assistance\" to help Ecuador draft a set of laws that will limit the use of nuclear energy to peaceful purposes only. The statement says the deal calls for the governments of the two countries to appoint a team that would identify \"the most interesting projects to develop a nuclear industry\" in the Andean country. Andrea Gorda Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Nuclear_weapon',11,1,'2887 - C05764643.txt','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Nuclear_weapon',11,1,'3031 - C05764905.txt','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesWASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down, one senior administration official said. Their energies are misdirected. At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon. 323','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesWASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. \"There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down,\" one senior administration official said. \"Their energies are misdirected.\" At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon. 323'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Nuclear_weapon',11,1,'3755 - C05766675.txt','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: ...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: \"...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.\"'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Nuclear_weapons_testing',4,1,'1702 - C05761705.txt','(VON HAP) North Korea: Nuclear Test (YONHAP) North Korea: Nuclear TestImportance: High This is still being reported, we have no confirmation. N. Korea appears to have conducted nuclear test: source SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has detected an artificial earthquake in North Korea, suggesting the communist state went ahead with its threat to conduct a nuclear test, a source here said Monday. It was felt shortly before 10:00, the source said, declining to be named and adding that the magnitude was estimated at 4.5. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 PicGriffillastate.gov 4','(VON HAP) North Korea: Nuclear Test (YONHAP) North Korea: Nuclear TestImportance: High This is still being reported, we have no confirmation. N. Korea appears to have conducted nuclear test: source SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has detected an \"artificial earthquake\" in North Korea, suggesting the communist state went ahead with its threat to conduct a nuclear test, a source here said Monday. \"It was felt shortly before 10:00,\" the source said, declining to be named and adding that the magnitude was estimated at 4.5. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 PicGriffillastate.gov 4'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Nuclear_weapons_testing',4,1,'1706 - C05761714.txt','(AP) North Korea: Nuclear Test (YONHAP) North Korea: Nuclear Test(AP) North Korea says it has successfully conducted an underground nuclear test. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTL@state.gov Importance: High N. Korea appears to have conducted nuclear test: source SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has detected an artificial earthquake in North Korea, suggesting the communist state went ahead with its threat to conduct a nuclear test, a source here said Monday. It was felt shortly before 10:00, the source said, declining to be named and adding that the magnitude was estimated at 4.5. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTLOstate.gov','(AP) North Korea: Nuclear Test (YONHAP) North Korea: Nuclear Test(AP) North Korea says it has successfully conducted an underground nuclear test. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTL@state.gov Importance: High N. Korea appears to have conducted nuclear test: source SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has detected an \"artificial earthquake\" in North Korea, suggesting the communist state went ahead with its threat to conduct a nuclear test, a source here said Monday. \"It was felt shortly before 10:00,\" the source said, declining to be named and adding that the magnitude was estimated at 4.5. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTLOstate.gov'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Nuclear_weapons_testing',4,1,'1712 - C05761724.txt','STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT REGARDING NORTH KOREAFYI THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2009 STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT REGARDING NORTH KOREA Today, North Korea said that it has conducted a nuclear test in violation of international law. It appears to also have attempted a short range missile launch. These actions, while not a surprise given its statements and actions to date, are a matter of grave concern to all nations. North Korea\'s attempts to develop nuclear weapons, as well as its ballistic missile program, constitute a threat to international peace and security. By acting in blatant defiance of the United Nations Security Council, North Korea is directly and recklessly challenging the international community. North Korea\'s behavior increases tensions and undermines stability in Northeast Asia. Such provocations will only serve to deepen North Korea\'s isolation. It will not find international acceptance unless it abandons its pursuit of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. The danger posed by North Korea\'s threatening activities warrants action by the international community. We have been and will continue working with our allies and partners in the Six-Party Talks as well as other members of the U.N. Security Council in the days ahead. 10','STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT REGARDING NORTH KOREAFYI THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2009 STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT REGARDING NORTH KOREA Today, North Korea said that it has conducted a nuclear test in violation of international law. It appears to also have attempted a short range missile launch. These actions, while not a surprise given its statements and actions to date, are a matter of grave concern to all nations. North Korea\'s attempts to develop nuclear weapons, as well as its ballistic missile program, constitute a threat to international peace and security. By acting in blatant defiance of the United Nations Security Council, North Korea is directly and recklessly challenging the international community. North Korea\'s behavior increases tensions and undermines stability in Northeast Asia. Such provocations will only serve to deepen North Korea\'s isolation. It will not find international acceptance unless it abandons its pursuit of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. The danger posed by North Korea\'s threatening activities warrants action by the international community. We have been and will continue working with our allies and partners in the Six-Party Talks as well as other members of the U.N. Security Council in the days ahead. 10'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Nuclear_weapons_testing',4,1,'2150 - C05762828.txt','North Korea to move intercontinental missile: reportNorth Korea to move [Inter contktenta[l mOssillle: report Fri May 29, 2009 9:40pm EDT SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea is preparing to move an intercontinental ballistic missile from a factory near Pyongyang to a launch site on the east coast, a South Korean newspaper quoted a source in Washington as saying on Saturday. The factory north of Pyongyang is the same place where the North manufactured the long-range rocket it fired on April 5 before moving it to the east-coast Musudan-ri missile range for assembly and launch, the Dong-a Ilbo newspaper said. Regional powers are waiting to see what the North might do next after it conducted a nuclear test on Monday. South Korea is on alert on the assessment Pyongyang may make provocative moves using conventional weapons at their heavily armed border. North Korea has warned of an intercontinental ballistic missile test in anger over U.N. Security Council punishment of what Pyongyang said was a satellite launch on April 5. Preparations to move an ICBM from the Saneum Weapons Research Center near Pyongyang by train have been captured by U.S. spy satellites, Dong-a Ilbo quoted a source in Washington knowledgeable about the issue as saying. The research lab is the North\'s main center of research and manufacture of long-range missiles, the newspaper said. South Korea\'s defense ministry could not immediately comment on the report. North Korea fired a short-range missile on Friday from the Musudan-ri missile base, South Korea\'s Yonhap news agency quoted an unnamed government source as saying. The missile appeared to be a modified surface-to-air missile with a range of up to 160 km (99 miles), Dong-a Ilbo said. The two Koreas have fought two deadly naval clashes on their disputed maritime border in the past 10 years and the North has warned another could happen. U.S. Defense Department spokesman Geoff Morrell said on Friday there had been no sign of stepped-up North Korean military activity. But a U.S. defense official said the United States had observed above average activity in the past 24 hours at a site in North Korea that has previously been used to test fire long-range missiles. South Korea\'s Defense Ministry said it had seen the number of Chinese fishing boats near the peninsula in the Yellow Sea drop sharply in recent days and is watching the North\'s activities for indications of aggression. 74','North Korea to move intercontinental missile: reportNorth Korea to move [Inter contktenta[l mOssillle: report Fri May 29, 2009 9:40pm EDT SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea is preparing to move an intercontinental ballistic missile from a factory near Pyongyang to a launch site on the east coast, a South Korean newspaper quoted a source in Washington as saying on Saturday. The factory north of Pyongyang is the same place where the North manufactured the long-range rocket it fired on April 5 before moving it to the east-coast Musudan-ri missile range for assembly and launch, the Dong-a Ilbo newspaper said. Regional powers are waiting to see what the North might do next after it conducted a nuclear test on Monday. South Korea is on alert on the assessment Pyongyang may make provocative moves using conventional weapons at their heavily armed border. North Korea has warned of an intercontinental ballistic missile test in anger over U.N. Security Council punishment of what Pyongyang said was a satellite launch on April 5. \"Preparations to move an ICBM from the Saneum Weapons Research Center near Pyongyang by train have been captured by U.S. spy satellites,\" Dong-a Ilbo quoted a source in Washington knowledgeable about the issue as saying. The research lab is the North\'s main center of research and manufacture of long-range missiles, the newspaper said. South Korea\'s defense ministry could not immediately comment on the report. North Korea fired a short-range missile on Friday from the Musudan-ri missile base, South Korea\'s Yonhap news agency quoted an unnamed government source as saying. The missile appeared to be a modified surface-to-air missile with a range of up to 160 km (99 miles), Dong-a Ilbo said. The two Koreas have fought two deadly naval clashes on their disputed maritime border in the past 10 years and the North has warned another could happen. U.S. Defense Department spokesman Geoff Morrell said on Friday there had been no sign of stepped-up North Korean military activity. But a U.S. defense official said the United States had observed \"above average activity\" in the past 24 hours at a site in North Korea that has previously been used to test fire long-range missiles. South Korea\'s Defense Ministry said it had seen the number of Chinese fishing boats near the peninsula in the Yellow Sea drop sharply in recent days and is watching the North\'s activities for indications of aggression. 74'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Number_One_Gun',1,1,'2907 - C05764670.txt','Age discrim suitFYI B6 This is what we know: Bloomberg News contacted the Department\'s press office on Friday afternoon about an age discrimination suit that was supposedly filed on Friday in the federal district court for DC. We do not yet have a copy of the complaint and we do not know as yet whether the US Attorney\'s Office has in fact been served (an AUSA contact of ours did confirm that a complaint was filed with the clerk of the court). The details are also sketchy, but the complaint was apparently filed by an FSO. According to the inquiry that came in from the press office, apparently alleges that she was the top pick for a position at our Embassy in Algiers, but that she was denied the position by HR because of her age. This complaint was filed directly in district court neither S/OCR nor our office have any record of an administrative complaint being filed. Our usual practice is not to comment publicly about matters in litigation. If a complaint has in fact been filed, we should have it sometime tomorrow, and can send you an info memo with more details. But this is all we know right now. Harold On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 4:26 PM, Mills, Cheryl D <MillsCD@state.gov> wrote: Can you give me more info on the suit filed against the dept and secretary re age discrim? Thx Harold Hon *u Koh','Age discrim suitFYI B6 This is what we know: Bloomberg News contacted the Department\'s press office on Friday afternoon about an age discrimination suit that was supposedly filed on Friday in the federal district court for DC. We do not yet have a copy of the complaint and we do not know as yet whether the US Attorney\'s Office has in fact been served (an AUSA contact of ours did confirm that a complaint was filed with the clerk of the court). The details are also sketchy, but the complaint was apparently filed by an FSO. According to the inquiry that came in from the press office, apparently alleges that she was the top pick for a position at our Embassy in Algiers, but that she was denied the position by HR because of her age. This complaint was filed directly in district court; neither S/OCR nor our office have any record of an administrative complaint being filed. Our usual practice is not to comment publicly about matters in litigation. If a complaint has in fact been filed, we should have it sometime tomorrow, and can send you an info memo with more details. But this is all we know right now. Harold On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 4:26 PM, Mills, Cheryl D <MillsCD@state.gov> wrote: Can you give me more info on the suit filed against the dept and secretary re age discrim? Thx Harold Hon *u Koh'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Number_One_Observatory_Circle',1,1,'1844 - C05762260.txt','Mini Schedule 6/9/097:45 am ARRIVE The Vice President\'s Residence 7:45 am WEEKLY BREAKFAST w/VICE PRESIDENT BlDEN 8:30 am The Vice President\'s Residence 8:30 am DEPART The Vice President\'s Residence *En route State Department 8:40 am ARRIVE State Department 8:40 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am CALL TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office *5 Members: McGovern, Donald Payne, Sam Farr, Niki Tsongas and Doris Matsui. 10:00am OFFICE TIME 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am MEETING w/ERIC GOOSBY, NOMINEE FOR GLOBAL AIDS 11:00 am COORDINATOR Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/MONGOLIAN FOREIGN MINISTER SUICHBAATAR 11:30 am BATBOLD Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray w/ welcome remarks in Treaty Room preceding. 12:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:15 pm ARRIVE White House 12:15 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/LARRY SUMMERS, DIRECTOR NATIONAL 1:15 pm ECONOMIC COUNCIL White House Mess 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30 pm OFFICE TIME 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MIICE FROMAN, NSC 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEKLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 6:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 29','Mini Schedule 6/9/097:45 am ARRIVE The Vice President\'s Residence 7:45 am WEEKLY BREAKFAST w/VICE PRESIDENT BlDEN 8:30 am The Vice President\'s Residence 8:30 am DEPART The Vice President\'s Residence *En route State Department 8:40 am ARRIVE State Department 8:40 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am CALL TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office *5 Members: McGovern, Donald Payne, Sam Farr, Niki Tsongas and Doris Matsui. 10:00am OFFICE TIME 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am MEETING w/ERIC GOOSBY, NOMINEE FOR GLOBAL AIDS 11:00 am COORDINATOR Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/MONGOLIAN FOREIGN MINISTER SUICHBAATAR 11:30 am BATBOLD Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray w/ welcome remarks in Treaty Room preceding. 12:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:15 pm ARRIVE White House 12:15 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/LARRY SUMMERS, DIRECTOR NATIONAL 1:15 pm ECONOMIC COUNCIL White House Mess 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30 pm OFFICE TIME 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MIICE FROMAN, NSC 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEKLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 6:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 29'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Numerical_digit',1,1,'1430 - C05761147.txt','More addresses neededWhat is Mike Posner\'s address and numbers?','More addresses neededWhat is Mike Posner\'s address and numbers?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Nun',2,1,'213 - C05739810.txt','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Nun',2,1,'2141 - C05762814.txt','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911 this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said we told the scholars not to rush this project. I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, have you collected the material? He said yes. I asked, external sources? He','ThanksSecretary Clinton, Thank you! Will update you when I hear from her, and if there is anything else I should do, let me know. All best, Jackie ps Saw that Foreign Minister Yeo was on your schedule today. Fyi, he is one of my favorite Singaporeans because of this 2007 speech on China, which he posted to his blog (!): April 12, 2007 Foreign Minister George Yeo\'s speech at a dinner organised by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 February 2007, which he gave off-the-cuff. Thank you Kishore for your kind words. Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen. I was in India two weeks ago, had a good trip, spent nine days there. While in Calcutta after calling on the Chief Minister, I had a bit of time to look around so I attended a mass at Mother Theresa\'s house. Very interesting gathering; there was a Singapore nun there, she had been there for over ten years; Sister Maria Tony. I wondered why someone from Singapore would want to dedicate her life to picking up the dead and the dying in the back alleys of Calcutta and living that life. There were many nuns there who were in their ninth year. They take their first vow in the fifth year, renewable every year. In the tenth year they have to decide - final vows for eternity. So if you are not sure, please, there\'s a way out; if you are sure, then you\'re in the room. So the priest gave a very tough sermon and while he was talking, I could hear the din of traffic noise outside, in the streets of Calcutta. Then suddenly, I heard the call of the muezzin. Now this is a Hindu city. I told myself, I thought wow, what diversity in this country, India, and its ability to internalise this diversity and to find it unremarkable that the tiny woman from Albania should come into their midst, become one of them and then when she was beatified, was celebrated as an Indian, on the way to canonization. China and India in that comparison- China is not India. China has a very different sense of itself; its deep internal construction is very different. Superficially there are similarities, as there is between China and the US and China and Europe. But if you look into it\'s deep construction, it is very different. When we talk about China\'s future and China in the 21st century, how China will behave in a world community, China\'s attitudes towards democracy, towards law, towards social justice. It is important first to look into this deep construction because that is their nature. Naturally we should not be deterministic, there is nothing inevitable in human history, but when we understand its nature, it becomes easier to anticipate its moves and you\'ll be less suprised by its actions. A few years ago, the Chinese government embarked on a major project which is its dynastic duty- to write the history of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus, from 1368 to 1644. Ever since the Han dynasty, roughly contemporaneous with the Roman Empire, they developed a historiographic tradition of each dynasty writing the history of the previous period. So Sima Qian of the Later Han wrote of the earlier Han and the entire period before that; then later on they wrote about the Later Han, Jin wrote up the Three Kingdoms; Ming wrote up the Yuan: The Yuan, which was Mongol in its origins wrote up the Sung. Sung wrote up the Tang dynasty which was the Classical Period. The last dynasty, the Qing, collapsed in the Republican Revolution of 1911; this is now 2007. I think in 2003, they embarked on this project, \'The Official History of the Qing dynasty\'. When the former Vice Premier Li Lanqing was in Singapore recently, I asked him about it. He said \"we told the scholars not to rush this project\". I asked him how long it would take to write this history. He said it would take many years, easily 10 years. I said, \"have you collected the material?\" He said yes. I asked, \"external sources?\" He'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Nuremberg',1,1,'2773 - C05764453.txt','New POGO story - forced resignation of whistleblowerFyi From POGO\'s website blog: A positive take on our actions thus far, as characterized by the remaining guards in Kabul. http://pogoblog.typeoad.combogo/2009/09/more-news-from-euards-on-the-ground-in-kabul.html More News From Guards on the Ground in Kabul A quick update from the ground in Kabul: we\'ve heard that guards at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan are very pleased with the State Department\'s actions so far, with one source saying guards feel as if they\'ve been liberated from prison. State Department investigators have been conducting thorough, respectful interviews and are not asking guards if they shared information with POGO. The right people are being fired and it looks like we\'re on the way to restoring an atmosphere of professionalism at the U.S. Embassy. The contractor who was forced out of his position, by the way, was asked to leave before the State Department arrived on the scene. More as it comes in. -- Bryan Rahija We are now in a battle with POGO for ownership of this issue. What the Embassy today did was quite effective - maintaining the initiative and outlining decisive actions taken. We need to continue this trend, forcing POGO to react to what we are doing rather than the other way around. The Embassy statement does include removal of supervisors. I wonder from a contracting and legal standpoint how to react if asked to POGO\'s suggestion that supervisors are not allowed to work for another contractor. While people have a right to work, I believe we get to review a contractor\'s management team and instruct them on who is acceptable or not, right? I don\'t necessarily buy into POGO\'s Nuremberg defense, that people are exonerated because they were forced to debase themselves. But I see the release below as good news, that we have established momentum on the issue. We should retain it even though it will become more challenging as Congress returns next week. 76 POGO released the following statement on their website today: Statement by Danielle Brian, Executive Director, Project On Government Oversight: POGO is pleased that the State Department has finally taken decisive steps to bring the Kabul security guard scandal under control. We remain very concerned, however, with certain elements of this action. POGO has no solid information of the identities of those reported to have been removed. We have been told people are being fired for simply being in the photographs. We do know a number of those were unwilling participants. We also want to hear that the supervisors who were responsible for this debacle are being held fully accountable and not simply allowed to resign and go to another contractor. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-filesialerts/contract-oversightico-gp-20090904.html Fyi POGO posted the attached on their website, claiming that the whistleblower who exposed the guard scandal was forced to resign. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-files/alerts/contract-oversight/co-gp-20090903.html One of the whistleblowers who helped expose the guard scandal at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul has just been forced to resign after his company?whose client is ArmorGroup, North America (AGNA)?came to believe that he had reached out to D.C. for assistance. The company told POGO that the whistleblower\'s resignation was voluntary. However, information obtained by the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) strongly suggests he was pressured into resigning to avoid being fired, an action often referred to as constructive dismissal. POGO is deeply concerned about the action allegedly taken against the whistleblower. He is being forced out at a time 77','New POGO story - forced resignation of whistleblowerFyi From POGO\'s website blog: A positive take on our actions thus far, as characterized by the remaining guards in Kabul. http://pogoblog.typeoad.combogo/2009/09/more-news-from-euards-on-the-ground-in-kabul.html More News From Guards on the Ground in Kabul A quick update from the ground in Kabul: we\'ve heard that guards at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan are very pleased with the State Department\'s actions so far, with one source saying guards feel as if they\'ve been \"liberated from prison.\" State Department investigators have been conducting thorough, respectful interviews and are not asking guards if they shared information with POGO. The right people are being fired and it looks like we\'re on the way to restoring an atmosphere of professionalism at the U.S. Embassy. The contractor who was forced out of his position, by the way, was asked to leave before the State Department arrived on the scene. More as it comes in. -- Bryan Rahija We are now in a battle with POGO for ownership of this issue. What the Embassy today did was quite effective - maintaining the initiative and outlining decisive actions taken. We need to continue this trend, forcing POGO to react to what we are doing rather than the other way around. The Embassy statement does include removal of supervisors. I wonder from a contracting and legal standpoint how to react if asked to POGO\'s suggestion that supervisors are not allowed to work for another contractor. While people have a right to work, I believe we get to review a contractor\'s management team and instruct them on who is acceptable or not, right? I don\'t necessarily buy into POGO\'s Nuremberg defense, that people are exonerated because they were forced to debase themselves. But I see the release below as good news, that we have established momentum on the issue. We should retain it even though it will become more challenging as Congress returns next week. 76 POGO released the following statement on their website today: Statement by Danielle Brian, Executive Director, Project On Government Oversight: \"POGO is pleased that the State Department has finally taken decisive steps to bring the Kabul security guard scandal under control. We remain very concerned, however, with certain elements of this action. POGO has no solid information of the identities of those reported to have been removed. We have been told people are being fired for simply being in the photographs. We do know a number of those were unwilling participants. We also want to hear that the supervisors who were responsible for this debacle are being held fully accountable and not simply allowed to resign and go to another contractor.\" http://www.pogo.ordpogo-filesialerts/contract-oversightico-gp-20090904.html Fyi POGO posted the attached on their website, claiming that the whistleblower who exposed the guard scandal was forced to resign. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-files/alerts/contract-oversight/co-gp-20090903.html One of the whistleblowers who helped expose the guard scandal at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul has just been forced to resign after his company?whose client is ArmorGroup, North America (AGNA)?came to believe that he had reached out to D.C. for assistance. The company told POGO that the whistleblower\'s resignation was voluntary. However, information obtained by the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) strongly suggests he was pressured into resigning to avoid being fired, an action often referred to as constructive dismissal. POGO is deeply concerned about the action allegedly taken against the whistleblower. He is being forced out at a time 77'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Nutrition',2,1,'1768 - C05761859.txt','Concept Paper for World Food Prize Remarks - Attached and Below (Drafted by MeganRooney) Attachments: world food prize concept note 060609.doc June 6,2009 11:30am Rooney (x7-7203, CONCEPT NOTE FOR WORLD FOOD PRIZE CEREMONY Thursday, June 11, 2009 This speech is an opportunity to signal the urgency of the problem of global hunger connect it to an array of global issues, including economic development, health and education, expanding opportunity for women, and political stability and declare the Administration\'s commitment to tackling hunger at its roots, through effective and efficient collaboration with an array of partners. Additionally, your remarks can point to a shift from past approaches by emphasizing the need to support local solutions and focus on long-term sustainability to help people feed themselves and reduce the need for emergency assistance down the road. The speech could be framed as follows: THE PRIZE AND PRIZE-WINNER You can begin by announcing the winner of the 2009 World Food Prize, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta. He has a remarkable story: born in a mud hut in Ethiopia, he got his PhD from Purdue University in plant breeding and genetics and developed strains of sorghum that are drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resistant to the Striga weed, which devastates crops across Africa. Outside the lab, he helped start the Sudanese commercial seed industry developed systems to produce, certify, and market hybrid seeds and educated farmers about the use of fertilizers and soil and water conservation. And he has trained and inspired the next generation of African agricultural scientists. A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: FROM LAB TO FARM TO MARKET TO TABLE Dr. Ejeta\'s work reflects the breadth of this issue and the comprehensive approach needed to address it?one that connects the labs where new seed technologies are developed.., the fields where small-scale farmers labor to feed their families and make a living.., the markets where food is bought and sold... and the homes where people get the nourishment they need to thrive. In many places, that food chain is broken. One billion people worldwide woke up hungry this morning and will go to sleep hungry tonight. Chronic hunger threatens health, while making it harder for people to work and students to learn, which in turn stunts economic development. Last year\'s food riots demonstrated that when food is scarce, political stability is threatened. 44','Concept Paper for World Food Prize Remarks - Attached and Below (Drafted by MeganRooney) Attachments: world food prize concept note 060609.doc June 6,2009 11:30am Rooney (x7-7203, CONCEPT NOTE FOR WORLD FOOD PRIZE CEREMONY Thursday, June 11, 2009 This speech is an opportunity to signal the urgency of the problem of global hunger; connect it to an array of global issues, including economic development, health and education, expanding opportunity for women, and political stability; and declare the Administration\'s commitment to tackling hunger at its roots, through effective and efficient collaboration with an array of partners. Additionally, your remarks can point to a shift from past approaches by emphasizing the need to support local solutions and focus on long-term sustainability to help people feed themselves and reduce the need for emergency assistance down the road. The speech could be framed as follows: THE PRIZE AND PRIZE-WINNER You can begin by announcing the winner of the 2009 World Food Prize, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta. He has a remarkable story: born in a mud hut in Ethiopia, he got his PhD from Purdue University in plant breeding and genetics and developed strains of sorghum that are drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resistant to the Striga weed, which devastates crops across Africa. Outside the lab, he helped start the Sudanese commercial seed industry; developed systems to produce, certify, and market hybrid seeds; and educated farmers about the use of fertilizers and soil and water conservation. And he has trained and inspired the next generation of African agricultural scientists. A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: FROM LAB TO FARM TO MARKET TO TABLE Dr. Ejeta\'s work reflects the breadth of this issue and the comprehensive approach needed to address it?one that connects the labs where new seed technologies are developed.., the fields where small-scale farmers labor to feed their families and make a living.., the markets where food is bought and sold... and the homes where people get the nourishment they need to thrive. In many places, that food chain is broken. One billion people worldwide woke up hungry this morning and will go to sleep hungry tonight. Chronic hunger threatens health, while making it harder for people to work and students to learn, which in turn stunts economic development. Last year\'s food riots demonstrated that when food is scarce, political stability is threatened. 44'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Nutrition',2,1,'2317 - C05763137.txt','Budget updateAlso, I think it would be better for Karl to prepare a very specific budget/spending plan working w S/RAP rather than protesting so we could see specifically what, if any, spendable gaps exist. And a very happy, healthy new year to you and yours! We are very close to settled with OMB. B5 In addition to the in fee generated revenue, we have an additional in new money and they are providing an additional directly to Treasury for the multilateral food initiative. This means that of the that you discussed with the President, the budget will reflect of new resources in State and n Treasury). The one condition on the top line is that the State/USAID percentage increase cannot be greater than Defense ? which is now 3 percent, which is why part of the multilateral food assistance funding is going directly to Treasury. As they work through the details of the numbers, this is the one place that we could face a last minute issue if the percentages get out of alignment. In terms of policy this has all of the restorations to initiatives that we discussed last week and also adds to MCC (OMB made this part of the agreement). In food security, with the combination of from State/USAID and in new money will add to the multilateral initiative we will fund the nutrition component within the State/USAID levels. Global engagement will be funded at of new money and we will be able to restore the proposal to increase in State and USAID staffing. While the staff increases will be funded at 50 percent of the originally proposed levels, with carryover balances because prior year appropriations were delayed there will be a very strong continuation of new recruitment. It should feel like we are on track and will add much needed capacity ? much better than a pause. While we still have a risk that the fee proposal may not be accepted, we now have of cushion in new State ops funding which means our absolute risk vs. current levels is only We also get the upside that any additional fee revenues above projections will come to State and the permanent transfer of revenues, if enacted, will provide long term stability in State ops funding.','Budget updateAlso, I think it would be better for Karl to prepare a very specific budget/spending plan working w S/RAP rather than protesting so we could see specifically what, if any, spendable gaps exist. And a very happy, healthy new year to you and yours! We are very close to settled with OMB. B5 In addition to the in fee generated revenue, we have an additional in new money and they are providing an additional directly to Treasury for the multilateral food initiative. This means that of the that you discussed with the President, the budget will reflect of new resources in State and n Treasury). The one condition on the top line is that the State/USAID percentage increase cannot be greater than Defense ? which is now 3 percent, which is why part of the multilateral food assistance funding is going directly to Treasury. As they work through the details of the numbers, this is the one place that we could face a last minute issue if the percentages get out of alignment. In terms of policy this has all of the restorations to initiatives that we discussed last week and also adds to MCC (OMB made this part of the agreement). In food security, with the combination of from State/USAID and in new money will add to the multilateral initiative; we will fund the nutrition component within the State/USAID levels. Global engagement will be funded at of new money and we will be able to restore the proposal to increase in State and USAID staffing. While the staff increases will be funded at 50 percent of the originally proposed levels, with carryover balances because prior year appropriations were delayed there will be a very strong continuation of new recruitment. It should feel like we are on track and will add much needed capacity ? much better than a pause. While we still have a risk that the fee proposal may not be accepted, we now have of cushion in new State ops funding which means our absolute risk vs. current levels is only We also get the upside that any additional fee revenues above projections will come to State and the permanent transfer of revenues, if enacted, will provide long term stability in State ops funding.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Oak_Hill_Academy_(Mouth_of_Wilson,_Virginia)',1,1,'1360 - C05760796.txt','Great Wpost articleAs is often the case, I have to read in the paper what David is up to rather than learn it at home. . . but perhaps I wouldn\'t have it any other way. cdm brifibinoton Post NEWSI POLITICSI OPINIONSI BUSINESSI LOCAL SPORTSI ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBSI CARSI REAL ESTATE \'SHOPPING School of Second, Chances The teachers at Oak Hill Academy approach their jobs with the faith that even the most hardened juvenile delinquents can achieve -- and the knowledge that many still won\'t By Karen Houppert Sunday, April 12, 2009 W18 The six teenage boys, incarcerated at the District\'s Oak Hill juvenile detention facility in Laurel file into their classroom after lunch one late January afternoon. They are surprised to see strangers -- five women and two men -- sitting in the chairs that the boys typically occupy. The students find some empty seats and shrug out of their matching brown coats and mismatched scarves. They are curious about the visitors in a lean-back, fold-your-arms, prove-it kind of way. I\'m James Forman, begins a 40-something man. I\'m a professor at Georgetown Law School and --  You related to the James Forman? interrupts 17-year-old Carleto Bailey. I\'m James Forman Jr. That your father? James Forman your dad? Carleto demands. Yes, I  Wasn\'t he some big civil rights guy? NAACP? Or SNCC? SNCC, Forman says, seemingly surprised that Carleto has heard of his father, who was executive secretary of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee for years in the 1960s before becoming active with the Black Panthers. B6','Great Wpost articleAs is often the case, I have to read in the paper what David is up to rather than learn it at home. . . but perhaps I wouldn\'t have it any other way. cdm brifibinoton Post NEWSI POLITICSI OPINIONSI BUSINESSI LOCAL SPORTSI ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBSI CARSI REAL ESTATE \'SHOPPING School of Second, Chances The teachers at Oak Hill Academy approach their jobs with the faith that even the most hardened juvenile delinquents can achieve -- and the knowledge that many still won\'t By Karen Houppert Sunday, April 12, 2009; W18 The six teenage boys, incarcerated at the District\'s Oak Hill juvenile detention facility in Laurel file into their classroom after lunch one late January afternoon. They are surprised to see strangers -- five women and two men -- sitting in the chairs that the boys typically occupy. The students find some empty seats and shrug out of their matching brown coats and mismatched scarves. They are curious about the visitors in a lean-back, fold-your-arms, prove-it kind of way. \"I\'m James Forman,\" begins a 40-something man. \"I\'m a professor at Georgetown Law School and -- \" \"You related to the James Forman?\" interrupts 17-year-old Carleto Bailey. \"I\'m James Forman Jr.\" \"That your father? James Forman your dad?\" Carleto demands. \"Yes, I \" \"Wasn\'t he some big civil rights guy? NAACP? Or SNCC?\" \"SNCC,\" Forman says, seemingly surprised that Carleto has heard of his father, who was executive secretary of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee for years in the 1960s before becoming active with the Black Panthers. B6'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Obstruction_of_justice',1,1,'2319 - C05763139.txt','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a campaign of persecution against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found a basis of evidence against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was no basis for the police recommendation and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a \"campaign of persecution\" against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found \"a basis of evidence\" against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was \"no basis for the police recommendation\" and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ofcom',1,1,'1066 - C05760303.txt','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a contract with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of top slicing the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies. There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. This was done for News International, a Tory insider said yesterday. Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened. In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the abysmal record of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its total failure to stop the BBC buying the Lonely','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a \"contract\" with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of \"top slicing\" the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies \"focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies\". There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. \"This was done for News International,\" a Tory insider said yesterday. \"Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened.\" In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the \"abysmal record\" of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its \"total failure\" to stop the BBC buying the Lonely'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Off-year_election',1,1,'3263 - C05765732.txt','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Office_camera',3,1,'1767 - C05761854.txt','mini schedule 5/27/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15am OFFICE TIME 10:10am Secretary\'s Office 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:25 am ARRIVE State Department 11:30 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm WORKING LUNCH FOR EGYPTIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ARMED 1:00 pm ALI ABOUL GHEIT James Monroe Room, 81Floor *Camera spray at top. 1:15 pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 1:45 pm w/PRESMENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PHONE CALL w/PRESIDENT SHEIKH SHARIF SHEIKH ARMED 2:00 pm TRANSITIONAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN SOMALIA Secy\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/ROXANA SABERI, AMERICAN JOURNALIST 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office *Camera Spray in outer office preceding. 2:45pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 3:15pm w/PRESIDENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/IVO DAALDER, U.S. AMBASSADOR TO NATO 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00pm MEETING w/SPECIAL ENVOY GEORGE MITCHELL 5:30pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY 8:30 pm PRESIDENT MAIIMOUD ABBAS James Monroe Room, 8d\' Floor *Official photo in outer office preceding. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 18','mini schedule 5/27/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15am OFFICE TIME 10:10am Secretary\'s Office 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:25 am ARRIVE State Department 11:30 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm WORKING LUNCH FOR EGYPTIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ARMED 1:00 pm ALI ABOUL GHEIT James Monroe Room, 81Floor *Camera spray at top. 1:15 pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 1:45 pm w/PRESMENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PHONE CALL w/PRESIDENT SHEIKH SHARIF SHEIKH ARMED 2:00 pm TRANSITIONAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN SOMALIA Secy\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/ROXANA SABERI, AMERICAN JOURNALIST 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office *Camera Spray in outer office preceding. 2:45pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 3:15pm w/PRESIDENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/IVO DAALDER, U.S. AMBASSADOR TO NATO 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00pm MEETING w/SPECIAL ENVOY GEORGE MITCHELL 5:30pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY 8:30 pm PRESIDENT MAIIMOUD ABBAS James Monroe Room, 8d\' Floor *Official photo in outer office preceding. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 18'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Office_camera',3,1,'1945 - C05762526.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/1/098:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PHOTO w/JOSE VILLARREAL, NOMINEE FOR COMMISSIONER 9:25 am GENERAL, SHANGHAI EXPO 2010 Secretary\'s Outer Office 9:25 am PHOTO OP w/ WANDA, GREGORY, & NATIKA WASHINGTON Secy\'s Outer Office *Natilca works for Lew Lukens, Wanda and Gregory are her parents. 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES AND SECRETARY GATES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:45 am White House Situation Room 11:45 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR US AMBASSADOR TO IRELAND, 12:20 pm DANIEL ROONEY Treaty Room *Approx. 30 ppl. expected. 12:30 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD MORNINGSTAR 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00pm MEETING w/AMB. DAVID CHOQUEHUANCA, MINISTER OF FOREIGN 2:30 pm AFFAIRS, BOLIVIA Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:45pm MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARY ERIC SCHWARTZ 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm HOLD FOR ROSEMARIE 3:20 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/HUMA AND LONA 3:45pm Secretary\'s Office 4:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/EILEEN CHAMBERLIN DONOHOE 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY PRIME MINISTER 5:15 pm SALAM FAYYAD Secretary\'s Outer Office *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 5:20 pm DEPART State Department En Route White House. 5:30 pm ARRIVE White House 5:30 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ POTUS 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Private Residence 2','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/1/098:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PHOTO w/JOSE VILLARREAL, NOMINEE FOR COMMISSIONER 9:25 am GENERAL, SHANGHAI EXPO 2010 Secretary\'s Outer Office 9:25 am PHOTO OP w/ WANDA, GREGORY, & NATIKA WASHINGTON Secy\'s Outer Office *Natilca works for Lew Lukens, Wanda and Gregory are her parents. 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES AND SECRETARY GATES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:45 am White House Situation Room 11:45 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR US AMBASSADOR TO IRELAND, 12:20 pm DANIEL ROONEY Treaty Room *Approx. 30 ppl. expected. 12:30 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD MORNINGSTAR 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00pm MEETING w/AMB. DAVID CHOQUEHUANCA, MINISTER OF FOREIGN 2:30 pm AFFAIRS, BOLIVIA Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:45pm MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARY ERIC SCHWARTZ 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm HOLD FOR ROSEMARIE 3:20 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/HUMA AND LONA 3:45pm Secretary\'s Office 4:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/EILEEN CHAMBERLIN DONOHOE 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY PRIME MINISTER 5:15 pm SALAM FAYYAD Secretary\'s Outer Office *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 5:20 pm DEPART State Department \"En Route White House. 5:30 pm ARRIVE White House 5:30 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ POTUS 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:50 pm DEPART State Department \"En route Private Residence 2'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Office_camera',3,1,'3100 - C05765014.txt','Mini Schedule Thursday 9/10/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 10:20 am Secretary\'s Office 10:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:30 am ARRIVE White House 10:45 am CABINET MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 12:00 pm Cabinet Room *Camera Spray at top. 12:10 pm OFFICIAL CABINET PHOTO 12:20 pm East Room or Outside 12:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm PHOTOS 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office Area 1:15 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 1:20 pm ARRIVE White House 1:25 pm PRESIDENT OBAMA\'S BILATERAL w/UAE CROWN PRINCE 2:45 pm MUHAMMED bin ZAYED AL NAHYAN Oval Office *Camera spray to follow. 2:50 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/POTUS AND VP BIDEN 3:20 pm Oval Office 3:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 3:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/INDLAN HOME MINISTER CHIDAMBARAM 3:50 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 4:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR CAPRICIA MARSHALL, 4:45 pm CHIEF OF PROTOCOL Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 1c.c.','Mini Schedule Thursday 9/10/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 10:20 am Secretary\'s Office 10:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:30 am ARRIVE White House 10:45 am CABINET MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 12:00 pm Cabinet Room *Camera Spray at top. 12:10 pm OFFICIAL CABINET PHOTO 12:20 pm East Room or Outside 12:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm PHOTOS 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office Area 1:15 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 1:20 pm ARRIVE White House 1:25 pm PRESIDENT OBAMA\'S BILATERAL w/UAE CROWN PRINCE 2:45 pm MUHAMMED bin ZAYED AL NAHYAN Oval Office *Camera spray to follow. 2:50 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/POTUS AND VP BIDEN 3:20 pm Oval Office 3:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 3:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/INDLAN HOME MINISTER CHIDAMBARAM 3:50 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 4:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR CAPRICIA MARSHALL, 4:45 pm CHIEF OF PROTOCOL Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 1c.c.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Office_for_Civil_Rights',1,1,'2907 - C05764670.txt','Age discrim suitFYI B6 This is what we know: Bloomberg News contacted the Department\'s press office on Friday afternoon about an age discrimination suit that was supposedly filed on Friday in the federal district court for DC. We do not yet have a copy of the complaint and we do not know as yet whether the US Attorney\'s Office has in fact been served (an AUSA contact of ours did confirm that a complaint was filed with the clerk of the court). The details are also sketchy, but the complaint was apparently filed by an FSO. According to the inquiry that came in from the press office, apparently alleges that she was the top pick for a position at our Embassy in Algiers, but that she was denied the position by HR because of her age. This complaint was filed directly in district court neither S/OCR nor our office have any record of an administrative complaint being filed. Our usual practice is not to comment publicly about matters in litigation. If a complaint has in fact been filed, we should have it sometime tomorrow, and can send you an info memo with more details. But this is all we know right now. Harold On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 4:26 PM, Mills, Cheryl D <MillsCD@state.gov> wrote: Can you give me more info on the suit filed against the dept and secretary re age discrim? Thx Harold Hon *u Koh','Age discrim suitFYI B6 This is what we know: Bloomberg News contacted the Department\'s press office on Friday afternoon about an age discrimination suit that was supposedly filed on Friday in the federal district court for DC. We do not yet have a copy of the complaint and we do not know as yet whether the US Attorney\'s Office has in fact been served (an AUSA contact of ours did confirm that a complaint was filed with the clerk of the court). The details are also sketchy, but the complaint was apparently filed by an FSO. According to the inquiry that came in from the press office, apparently alleges that she was the top pick for a position at our Embassy in Algiers, but that she was denied the position by HR because of her age. This complaint was filed directly in district court; neither S/OCR nor our office have any record of an administrative complaint being filed. Our usual practice is not to comment publicly about matters in litigation. If a complaint has in fact been filed, we should have it sometime tomorrow, and can send you an info memo with more details. But this is all we know right now. Harold On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 4:26 PM, Mills, Cheryl D <MillsCD@state.gov> wrote: Can you give me more info on the suit filed against the dept and secretary re age discrim? Thx Harold Hon *u Koh'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Office_of_Global_Womens_Issues',1,1,'3676 - C05766531.txt','S Photo w/ 4 Afghan Civil Society Women FW: RE: Fw: Re:The secretary had her picture taken with the 4 women right before her press conference. She met them as she walked to the site, and then invited them to walk with her to the press conference. The four Afghan women sat together during the conference and the Secretary asked them to rise so she could acknowledge and applaud their courageous work promoting women\'s rights in Afghanistan. We will send some photos around. Cheers, P ************************************** Philip Breeden Press Counselor, US Embassy London Tel: 44-(0) 20-7894-0672 Fax: 4440) 20-7491-2485 Cell: B6 Email: breedenpx@state.gov ***************************************** Thanks, please let us know if this works! Caroline and Ashley: Saba Ghori (from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan) can be reached at She is in London and in contact with the 4 Afghan Civil Society Women representatives observing today\'s conference, and understands here is a possibility of a photo/pull aside for the Afghan women with the Secretary. Of the Afghan women, three are at the media center, and one is at the civil society conference. Saba doesn\'t have a way to access the media canter/Lancaster House. If the Secretary can do this photo opp/pull aside, someone would need to meet and escort the women. Two of the women have local cell numbers: Hope you can help to coordinate with Saba and 4 Afghan women. Thanks, Anjana Saba and Modi, I have included the Secretary\'s press team Ashley Yehl and Caroline Adler on this chain. They are best placed to coordinate with Huma and Philippe on this. Sarah Jane-Mayhew, our official photographer, will be at the media center at about 1530. Please note that Embassy blackberries are very slow. (I have this message on m desk toe but it has not yet reached my bb) If Phil needs to take quick action on this please send him a text message at Best, Matt Matt, This is the email chain regarding the a possibly opportunity for the 4 Afghan women civil society representatives to meet with the Secretary and take a photo. Three of the 4 are in the media center and Saba who has been travelling with them isPhil suggested she contact Huma. If you have other thoughts on who Saba can contact let me know and I\'ll pass that info along. Saba is from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan for the U.S. Ambassador-at- Large for Global Women\'s Issues, Ambassador Melanne Verveer. Thanks, Anjana Saba, Our press office says your best bet would be to work with Huma to see if this is possible. The logistics are a challenge. Huma\'s number is Modi, Anjana J Fyi I haven\'t been able to get in. I emailed huma and she hasn\'t responded. The conference is going on right now. If the women could even meet with the Secretary for a few minutes, that would be great! Can you ask huma? I have the nos of the women who are in the conf Yes, huma told me about last night What time is the conf? Are you in? I asked her Apparently, the women gave their recommendations to S and SRAP at a reception hosted by the prince of whales last night. They urged the two not to forget @ them The conference is today (thurs). I asked mary beth googman in SRAP if I cd go and was told it was very difficult S will take a photo with the women? Do you have access to a phone? I\'m talking about the conference at which the women will be observers. Isn\'t that tomw? I want to but I\'m not accredited. I think I asked you @ this in the other email. Who could we ask to get me in? You have to get there super early, and its already 7 am here! Please advise','S Photo w/ 4 Afghan Civil Society Women FW: RE: Fw: Re:The secretary had her picture taken with the 4 women right before her press conference. She met them as she walked to the site, and then invited them to walk with her to the press conference. The four Afghan women sat together during the conference and the Secretary asked them to rise so she could acknowledge and applaud their courageous work promoting women\'s rights in Afghanistan. We will send some photos around. Cheers, P ************************************** Philip Breeden Press Counselor, US Embassy London Tel: 44-(0) 20-7894-0672 Fax: 4440) 20-7491-2485 Cell: B6 Email: breedenpx@state.gov ***************************************** Thanks, please let us know if this works! Caroline and Ashley: Saba Ghori (from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan) can be reached at She is in London and in contact with the 4 Afghan Civil Society Women representatives observing today\'s conference, and understands here is a possibility of a photo/pull aside for the Afghan women with the Secretary. Of the Afghan women, three are at the media center, and one is at the civil society conference. Saba doesn\'t have a way to access the media canter/Lancaster House. If the Secretary can do this photo opp/pull aside, someone would need to meet and escort the women. Two of the women have local cell numbers: Hope you can help to coordinate with Saba and 4 Afghan women. Thanks, Anjana Saba and Modi, I have included the Secretary\'s press team Ashley Yehl and Caroline Adler on this chain. They are best placed to coordinate with Huma and Philippe on this. Sarah Jane-Mayhew, our official photographer, will be at the media center at about 1530. Please note that Embassy blackberries are very slow. (I have this message on m desk toe but it has not yet reached my bb) If Phil needs to take quick action on this please send him a text message at Best, Matt Matt, This is the email chain regarding the a possibly opportunity for the 4 Afghan women civil society representatives to meet with the Secretary and take a photo. Three of the 4 are in the media center and Saba who has been travelling with them isPhil suggested she contact Huma. If you have other thoughts on who Saba can contact let me know and I\'ll pass that info along. Saba is from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan for the U.S. Ambassador-at- Large for Global Women\'s Issues, Ambassador Melanne Verveer. Thanks, Anjana Saba, Our press office says your best bet would be to work with Huma to see if this is possible. The logistics are a challenge. Huma\'s number is Modi, Anjana J Fyi I haven\'t been able to get in. I emailed huma and she hasn\'t responded. The conference is going on right now. If the women could even meet with the Secretary for a few minutes, that would be great! Can you ask huma? I have the nos of the women who are in the conf Yes, huma told me about last night What time is the conf? Are you in? I asked her Apparently, the women gave their recommendations to S and SRAP at a reception hosted by the prince of whales last night. They urged the two not to forget @ them The conference is today (thurs). I asked mary beth googman in SRAP if I cd go and was told it was very difficult S will take a photo with the women? Do you have access to a phone? I\'m talking about the conference at which the women will be observers. Isn\'t that tomw? I want to but I\'m not accredited. I think I asked you @ this in the other email. Who could we ask to get me in? You have to get there super early, and its already 7 am here! Please advise'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Office_of_Naval_Intelligence',1,1,'1293 - C05760680.txt','A request for MondayLet\'s discuss this am. I\'m up and freer until 11. Per my prior email Cdm Erica, we are of course always ready to help. But I have to say the way in which these papers have been tasked has been, frankly, chaotic. For two Fridays in a row we were sent taskers after 9 or 10 pm with short deadlines, and fulfillment of one set of requirements has only led to another. We also note that there has not generally been an effort to distinguish among bureaus in terms of substantive responsibilities and NEA has repeatedly had to refer USUN-W to other bureaus, especially PRM and somewhat mystifyingly, 10. lam honestly not quite sure what is needed now. There is already an 10-drafted paper on Israel in the UN that I cleared Friday evening. Are you asking us to script her on that topic for her meetings? I doubt very much that Ambassador Rice\'s interlocutors will seek to draw her into a discussion of the Israeli or Palestinian economies and I can\'t think why she would raise that topic with them and what policy points we would expect her to make in the context of her visit. If you really need background papers on the two economies, we can give you them. Maura ? Your folks have been terrific (especially Oni and Tom\'s team) in working with us yesterday and today to get papers ready for the trip. We continue to scrounge up the last bits and pieces from the field and here, but we\'ve given the main briefing books to Amb. Rice who is digesting them now, and we\'ll get her add ons tomorrow. After going through things briefly with her this afternoon, there is one request that we have on the substantive front. We\'d like to get (at whatever classification level is appropriate) really two additional meaty papers for her meetings with Netanyahu and Liberman. These would supplement the material in her book. We are aware that these will be tough meetings, but we also view them as a good opportunity to also cover a lot of ground. There are a lot of issues not in the current papers that could come up: from Israel in the UN system, to Iran, to settlements, to the current Temple Mount crisis, to the Israel and Palestinian economies, to the security barrier, etc.. Tom and his team may have additional issues they\'d like her to raise as well. She\'d like to be over prepared for these meetings and realizes that the SBU format has not given your team the latitude to get that done. In these two cases could we get classified supplemental for her BCLs with lots of background, TPs, etc. Please blow off any length requirements, etc. ? longer and more comprehensive is better in this case. We know that doing these over the weekend is unreasonable. We can arrange to get these to her after she lands in Israel. Would it be possible ? on the high side ? to get these two additional pieces by COB Monday? Erica','A request for MondayLet\'s discuss this am. I\'m up and freer until 11. Per my prior email Cdm Erica, we are of course always ready to help. But I have to say the way in which these papers have been tasked has been, frankly, chaotic. For two Fridays in a row we were sent taskers after 9 or 10 pm with short deadlines, and fulfillment of one set of requirements has only led to another. We also note that there has not generally been an effort to distinguish among bureaus in terms of substantive responsibilities and NEA has repeatedly had to refer USUN-W to other bureaus, especially PRM and somewhat mystifyingly, 10. lam honestly not quite sure what is needed now. There is already an 10-drafted paper on Israel in the UN that I cleared Friday evening. Are you asking us to script her on that topic for her meetings? I doubt very much that Ambassador Rice\'s interlocutors will seek to draw her into a discussion of the Israeli or Palestinian economies and I can\'t think why she would raise that topic with them and what policy points we would expect her to make in the context of her visit. If you really need background papers on the two economies, we can give you them. Maura ? Your folks have been terrific (especially Oni and Tom\'s team) in working with us yesterday and today to get papers ready for the trip. We continue to scrounge up the last bits and pieces from the field and here, but we\'ve given the main briefing books to Amb. Rice who is digesting them now, and we\'ll get her add ons tomorrow. After going through things briefly with her this afternoon, there is one request that we have on the substantive front. We\'d like to get (at whatever classification level is appropriate) really two additional meaty papers for her meetings with Netanyahu and Liberman. These would supplement the material in her book. We are aware that these will be tough meetings, but we also view them as a good opportunity to also cover a lot of ground. There are a lot of issues not in the current papers that could come up: from Israel in the UN system, to Iran, to settlements, to the current Temple Mount crisis, to the Israel and Palestinian economies, to the security barrier, etc.. Tom and his team may have additional issues they\'d like her to raise as well. She\'d like to be over prepared for these meetings and realizes that the SBU format has not given your team the latitude to get that done. In these two cases could we get classified supplemental for her BCLs with lots of background, TPs, etc. Please blow off any length requirements, etc. ? longer and more comprehensive is better in this case. We know that doing these over the weekend is unreasonable. We can arrange to get these to her after she lands in Israel. Would it be possible ? on the high side ? to get these two additional pieces by COB Monday? Erica'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Office_of_Public_Diplomacy',1,1,'1942 - C05762520.txt','Kudos and thanks to the SecretaryFYI ? nice. cdm Thirty years I am a FSO and for the first time I feel really really proud to be part of a Secretary\'s team. Examples 1,Bringing back Farah Pandith. When she left with the change of administration I thought what a waste and figured there was no chance a Democrat would bring back someone form a Republic administration. But you did! 2,The respect for the input of career officers by the Secretary and the U/Ses is just amazing. It will really help improve our foreign relations. 3. The Secretary\'s understanding of the little things and their importance, such as holiday statements. Well, there are more but we are under staffed and have to get back to work. Many thanks to you all for being there. Merrie Blocker, Program Coordinator Office of Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asia Affairs Room 4440, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C St. NW, Washington DC 202-647-5337 BlockerMD2@state.gov 60','Kudos and thanks to the SecretaryFYI ? nice. cdm Thirty years I am a FSO and for the first time I feel really really proud to be part of a Secretary\'s team. Examples 1,Bringing back Farah Pandith. When she left with the change of administration I thought what a waste and figured there was no chance a Democrat would bring back someone form a Republic administration. But you did! 2,The respect for the input of career officers by the Secretary and the U/Ses is just amazing. It will really help improve our foreign relations. 3. The Secretary\'s understanding of the little things and their importance, such as holiday statements. Well, there are more but we are under staffed and have to get back to work. Many thanks to you all for being there. Merrie Blocker, Program Coordinator Office of Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asia Affairs Room 4440, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C St. NW, Washington DC 202-647-5337; BlockerMD2@state.gov 60'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Office_of_the_Coordinator_for_Reconstruction_and_Stabilization',25,1,'1058 - C05760291.txt','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Office_of_the_Coordinator_for_Reconstruction_and_Stabilization',25,1,'1060 - C05760293.txt','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Same as Isabelle?just hands. III ask. What time? Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according \' to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Honduran Congress votes against President Zelaya\'s reinstatement (SBU)Same as Isabelle?just hands. III ask. What time? Can Kristy come tomorrow? (SBU) Although voting is ongoing, a simple majority of members have cast votes opposing his reinstatement, according \' to press. Embassy Tegucigalpa comments that at least 79 of the 128 members have voted to reaffirm the June 28 congressional decree removing Zelaya, with 11 voting against. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Office_of_the_Coordinator_for_Reconstruction_and_Stabilization',25,1,'1150 - C05760414.txt','Coordinated Baghdad Explosions Kill 90 (SBU)Have you left yet? (SBU) The death toll continues to rise in bombing\'s that injured 130 more, media report. Embassy Baghdad is unaware of any American citizens killed or injured in the four confirmed blasts, and affirms all Mission personnel are accounted for. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Coordinated Baghdad Explosions Kill 90 (SBU)Have you left yet? (SBU) The death toll continues to rise in bombing\'s that injured 130 more, media report. Embassy Baghdad is unaware of any American citizens killed or injured in the four confirmed blasts, and affirms all Mission personnel are accounted for. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Office_of_the_Coordinator_for_Reconstruction_and_Stabilization',25,1,'1152 - C05760416.txt','Coordinated Baghdad Explosions Kill 90 (SBU)No--pis go today. I told her that! was sorry I couldn\'t be there but want you both to go ahead today and just call/email to tell me what\'s happening lam headed to airport but Have you left yet? (SBU) The death toll continues to rise in bombings that injured 130 more, media report. Embassy Baghdad is unaware of any American citizens killed or injured in the four confirmed blasts, and affirms all Mission personnel are accounted for. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Coordinated Baghdad Explosions Kill 90 (SBU)No--pis go today. I told her that! was sorry I couldn\'t be there but want you both to go ahead today and just call/email to tell me what\'s happening lam headed to airport but Have you left yet? (SBU) The death toll continues to rise in bombings that injured 130 more, media report. Embassy Baghdad is unaware of any American citizens killed or injured in the four confirmed blasts, and affirms all Mission personnel are accounted for. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Office_of_the_Coordinator_for_Reconstruction_and_Stabilization',25,1,'1173 - C05760448.txt','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)(U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)(U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Office_of_the_Coordinator_for_Reconstruction_and_Stabilization',25,1,'1174 - C05760450.txt','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)What is Ann Lewis\'s email? (U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: 5, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)What is Ann Lewis\'s email? (U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: 5, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Office_of_the_Coordinator_for_Reconstruction_and_Stabilization',25,1,'1876 - C05762345.txt','Russia vetoes U.N. Observer Mission(SBU) Media report Russia vetoed the Western-backed resolution to extend the U.N. observer mission in Georgia. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, SIES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 111','Russia vetoes U.N. Observer Mission(SBU) Media report Russia vetoed the Western-backed resolution to extend the U.N. observer mission in Georgia. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, SIES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 111'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Office_of_the_Coordinator_for_Reconstruction_and_Stabilization',25,1,'1915 - C05762440.txt','New York Times Journalist David Rohde Escapes from Taliban (SBU)(SBU) Embassy Kabul reports Mr. Rohde is at the Toschi Scout Base in North Waziristan, Pakistan. Post adds the Pakistani military will deploy three helicopters to retrieve Mr. Rohde, and his eventual destination will be Dubai via Islamabad. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 23','New York Times Journalist David Rohde Escapes from Taliban (SBU)(SBU) Embassy Kabul reports Mr. Rohde is at the Toschi Scout Base in North Waziristan, Pakistan. Post adds the Pakistani military will deploy three helicopters to retrieve Mr. Rohde, and his eventual destination will be Dubai via Islamabad. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 23'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Office_of_the_Coordinator_for_Reconstruction_and_Stabilization',25,1,'1948 - C05762529.txt','DPRK launches two short-range missiles (U)(U) Yonhap news agency reports North Korea test-fired two short-range missiles. The Operations Center will provide additional updates as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 9','DPRK launches two short-range missiles (U)(U) Yonhap news agency reports North Korea test-fired two short-range missiles. The Operations Center will provide additional updates as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 9'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Office_of_the_Coordinator_for_Reconstruction_and_Stabilization',25,1,'1955 - C05762542.txt','DPRK fires third short-range missile(U) Media report the DPRK fired a third short-range missile from Sinsang-ri, near the eastern port of Wonsan. The first two launches were reported to be KN-01 surface-ship missiles. There is no information regarding the type of the third missile. All three reportedly flew roughly 60 miles before detonating. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 12','DPRK fires third short-range missile(U) Media report the DPRK fired a third short-range missile from Sinsang-ri, near the eastern port of Wonsan. The first two launches were reported to be KN-01 surface-ship missiles. There is no information regarding the type of the third missile. All three reportedly flew roughly 60 miles before detonating. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 12'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Office_of_the_Coordinator_for_Reconstruction_and_Stabilization',25,1,'1962 - C05762552.txt','DPRK launches fourth missile(U) ROK media, citing officials in Seoul, are reporting a fourth missile launch. No further details are available at this time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, II, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 17','DPRK launches fourth missile(U) ROK media, citing officials in Seoul, are reporting a fourth missile launch. No further details are available at this time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, II, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 17'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Office_of_the_Coordinator_for_Reconstruction_and_Stabilization',25,1,'1976 - C05762572.txt','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown Prince(SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 29','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown Prince(SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 29'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Office_of_the_Coordinator_for_Reconstruction_and_Stabilization',25,1,'1978 - C05762574.txt','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceIsn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it. I personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 30','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceIsn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it. I personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 30'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Office_of_the_Coordinator_for_Reconstruction_and_Stabilization',25,1,'1979 - C05762575.txt','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceWell he\'s very young, only 15. Rumor is hes smart, quiet, bookish. Like his father. What is interesting is that the reason abdullah gave from removing his brother 5 years ago is that he thought the weight of being crown prince restricted his life, education and travel. I suspect the reason he\'s done this is so his son can be properly groomed from now to inherit the thrown. Life will change dramatically for him. What\'s Hussein like? Isn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it.1 personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, NS), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 32','King Abdullah names Prince Hussein Crown PrinceWell he\'s very young, only 15. Rumor is hes smart, quiet, bookish. Like his father. What is interesting is that the reason abdullah gave from removing his brother 5 years ago is that he thought the weight of being crown prince restricted his life, education and travel. I suspect the reason he\'s done this is so his son can be properly groomed from now to inherit the thrown. Life will change dramatically for him. What\'s Hussein like? Isn\'t a surprise since 5 years ago he removed his brother as official crown prince. Basically he\'s not honoring his fathers dying wish but since constitution says it should be son (with brother as option) he has clear authority to do it.1 personally think this shows confidence in his position as he\'s not worried about an outcry from his fathers loyalists. What does this mean? (SBU) Embassy Amman reports a royal decree was issued naming HRH Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah as Crown Prince as of today. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, NS), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 32'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Office_of_the_Coordinator_for_Reconstruction_and_Stabilization',25,1,'1995 - C05762595.txt','IAEA Amano acclamation completed (SBU)Will reach out and see if he can do it at noon. (SBU) According to UN VIE, new IAEA Director General Amano\'s acclamation is completed. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. Al','IAEA Amano acclamation completed (SBU)Will reach out and see if he can do it at noon. (SBU) According to UN VIE, new IAEA Director General Amano\'s acclamation is completed. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. Al'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Office_of_the_Coordinator_for_Reconstruction_and_Stabilization',25,1,'1997 - C05762599.txt','Honduras Supreme Court Rejects OAS(SBU) Media report the Honduras Supreme Court rejected an OAS ultimatum to reinstate President Zelaya. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 41','Honduras Supreme Court Rejects OAS(SBU) Media report the Honduras Supreme Court rejected an OAS ultimatum to reinstate President Zelaya. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 41'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Office_of_the_Coordinator_for_Reconstruction_and_Stabilization',25,1,'1998 - C05762602.txt','North Korea Missiles were fired into Sea of Japan (SBU)(SBU) Further to the 2048 EDT Watch Alert, media report the two missiles were fired from a base near Wonsan into the Sea of Japan, and appear to be Scud missiles with an estimated range of 500 km (310 miles). Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 45','North Korea Missiles were fired into Sea of Japan (SBU)(SBU) Further to the 2048 EDT Watch Alert, media report the two missiles were fired from a base near Wonsan into the Sea of Japan, and appear to be Scud missiles with an estimated range of 500 km (310 miles). Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, HP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 45'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Office_of_the_Coordinator_for_Reconstruction_and_Stabilization',25,1,'2007 - C05762618.txt','North Korea fires third missile (SBU)(SBU) Media report North Korea fired a third short-range missile off its east coast into the Sea of Japan. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 4','North Korea fires third missile (SBU)(SBU) Media report North Korea fired a third short-range missile off its east coast into the Sea of Japan. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, IO, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 4;'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Office_of_the_Coordinator_for_Reconstruction_and_Stabilization',25,1,'2048 - C05762690.txt','Cambodia Returns 20 Uighurs to ChinaFyi (SBU) The Cambodian Ministry of Interior confirmed 20 Uighurs departed on a charter flight to China at 0915 EST / 2115 local, according to Embassy Phnom Penh. The whereabouts of two other Uighurs who had previously fled are unknown. Post adds the two are carrying letters of protection from the UNHCR. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Cambodia Returns 20 Uighurs to ChinaFyi (SBU) The Cambodian Ministry of Interior confirmed 20 Uighurs departed on a charter flight to China at 0915 EST / 2115 local, according to Embassy Phnom Penh. The whereabouts of two other Uighurs who had previously fled are unknown. Post adds the two are carrying letters of protection from the UNHCR. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Office_of_the_Coordinator_for_Reconstruction_and_Stabilization',25,1,'2070 - C05762720.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Office_of_the_Coordinator_for_Reconstruction_and_Stabilization',25,1,'2072 - C05762722.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)I have to go back and there will be some meetings I will still have and I have a lot of work to drop off. I also am supposed to meet w the POTUS and go to the WH dinner, both of which I believe will happen. Do you still want to go back? Many building people will stay home. (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)I have to go back and there will be some meetings I will still have and I have a lot of work to drop off. I also am supposed to meet w the POTUS and go to the WH dinner, both of which I believe will happen. Do you still want to go back? Many building people will stay home. (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Office_of_the_Coordinator_for_Reconstruction_and_Stabilization',25,1,'2073 - C05762723.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Office_of_the_Coordinator_for_Reconstruction_and_Stabilization',25,1,'2074 - C05762724.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)Will the WH dinner still happen? Ok great I agree I have to go back and there will be some meetings I will still have and I have a lot of work to drop off. I also am supposed to meet w the POTUS and go to the WH dinner, both of which I believe will happen. Do you still want to go back? Many building people will stay home. (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, WES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)Will the WH dinner still happen? Ok great I agree I have to go back and there will be some meetings I will still have and I have a lot of work to drop off. I also am supposed to meet w the POTUS and go to the WH dinner, both of which I believe will happen. Do you still want to go back? Many building people will stay home. (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, WES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Office_of_the_Coordinator_for_Reconstruction_and_Stabilization',25,1,'2077 - C05762728.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 M Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)Also I have meeting w POTUS and WH dinner and need to work w Jake on our year end summary report and much else. Will check with each What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 M Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)Also I have meeting w POTUS and WH dinner and need to work w Jake on our year end summary report and much else. Will check with each What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(4.605170185988092,4.605170185988092,2500,'Office_of_the_Coordinator_for_Reconstruction_and_Stabilization',25,1,'2665 - C05764216.txt','6.5 Earthquake strikes the Philippines (U)(U) (U) The earthquake struck the southern island of Mindanao at 0658 EDT, media report. Embassy Manila reports there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The Operations Center will provide additional details as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','6.5 Earthquake strikes the Philippines (U)(U) (U) The earthquake struck the southern island of Mindanao at 0658 EDT, media report. Embassy Manila reports there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The Operations Center will provide additional details as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Office_of_the_Inspector_General',1,1,'2558 - C05764020.txt','POGO allegations - documents POGO allegationsAttachments: Attachment 6.pdf Attachments 1-5.pdf Sec Clinton Letter 09-01-09.pdf Oscar pls print this letter for hrc Its very imp Cheryl is discussing with hrc. Are you aware of these documents? CNN apparently has them as well and will ask the briefing. We need to say something strong besides default mode there\'s an ongoing investigation and I can\'t comment. Julie: Eric has them, but here\'s a backdoor set for you. You got these from DS.... Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General - U.S. Department of State (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) 12 DS ? Spokesman Ian Kelly, who is briefing today, would like to see the materials, please. Can you provide them to him? JMR ALL: Eric Boswell that the 3-part package that I mentioned to Robert this AM. It has 1) The 10-page POGO letter to Secy Clinton 2) 5 witness statements 3) 12 images Please let me know if PA needs these from us. Just now, the IG would prefer you request these items from Eric B. Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General U.S. Department of State 2121 Virginia Ave. NW (SA-3) Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) burgesst@state.gov Mailing address: 2201 C Street, N.W. Suite 8100, SA-3 Washington, D.C. 20522-0308 13','POGO allegations - documents POGO allegationsAttachments: Attachment 6.pdf; Attachments 1-5.pdf; Sec Clinton Letter 09-01-09.pdf Oscar pls print this letter for hrc Its very imp Cheryl is discussing with hrc. Are you aware of these documents? CNN apparently has them as well and will ask the briefing. We need to say something strong besides default mode \"there\'s an ongoing investigation and I can\'t comment.\" Julie: Eric has them, but here\'s a backdoor set for you. You got these from DS.... Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General - U.S. Department of State (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) 12 DS ? Spokesman Ian Kelly, who is briefing today, would like to see the materials, please. Can you provide them to him? JMR ALL: Eric Boswell that the 3-part package that I mentioned to Robert this AM. It has 1) The 10-page POGO letter to Secy Clinton 2) 5 witness statements 3) 12 images Please let me know if PA needs these from us. Just now, the IG would prefer you request these items from Eric B. Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General U.S. Department of State 2121 Virginia Ave. NW (SA-3) Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) burgesst@state.gov Mailing address: 2201 C Street, N.W. Suite 8100, SA-3 Washington, D.C. 20522-0308 13'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Office_of_the_United_States_Trade_Representative',1,1,'2709 - C05764301.txt','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Office_Open_XML',2,1,'215 - C05739812.txt','Benhazi/protest statements Berthazi/protest statementsAttachments: Compiled protest and Benghazi statements.docx Attached is full compilation. You never said spontaneous or characterized the motives. in fact you were careful in your first statement to say we were assessing motive and method. The way you treated the video in the Libya context was to say that some sought to *justify* the attack on that basis. From Valliani, Amira Attached','Benhazi/protest statements Berthazi/protest statementsAttachments: Compiled protest and Benghazi statements.docx Attached is full compilation. You never said spontaneous or characterized the motives. in fact you were careful in your first statement to say we were assessing motive and method. The way you treated the video in the Libya context was to say that some sought to *justify* the attack on that basis. From Valliani, Amira Attached'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Office_Open_XML',2,1,'3141 - C05765091.txt','Memo: Update on Blair/EU. SidAttachments: hrc memo EU Blair update 110209.docx CONFIDENTIAL November 2. 2009 For: Hillary','Memo: Update on Blair/EU. SidAttachments: hrc memo EU Blair update 110209.docx CONFIDENTIAL November 2. 2009 For: Hillary'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Official',1,1,'1921 - C05762454.txt','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated; I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Offshoring',1,1,'2931 - C05764713.txt','HolbrookeHe called again. At home 277','HolbrookeHe called again. At home 277'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Ohio',4,1,'1726 - C05761775.txt','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding] they just don\'t want to support it on this bill, Pelosi said Thursday, So we have to do that with all Democratic votes. She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a national security initiative because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists, she said. It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate. House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days, said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. \"I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding]; they just don\'t want to support it on this bill,\" Pelosi said Thursday, \"So we have to do that with all Democratic votes.\" She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a \"national security initiative\" because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. \"I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists,\" she said. \"It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate.\" House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. \"We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days,\" said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Ohio',4,1,'2035 - C05762667.txt','fyi. will get you my draft & comments tomorrow. Sidhttp://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1284.xml?ReleaselD=1347&What=&strArea=&strTime=0 hnt this page Close window Release Detail July 7, 2009 - Obama\'s Approval Drops In Ohio - Critical Swing State, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds 2010 Senate Race Tips Slightly To Democrats Word format President Barack Obama gets a lackluster 49 - 44 percent approval rating in Ohio, considered by many to be the most important swing state in a presidential election, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. This is President Obama\'s lowest approval rating in any national or statewide Quinnipiac University poll since he was inaugurated and is down from 62 - 31 percent in a May 6 survey. By a small 48 - 46 percen t margin, voters disapprove of the way Obama is handling the economy, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University poll finds. This is down from a 57 - 36 percent approval May 6. A total of 66 percent of Ohio voters are somewhat dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the way things are going in the state, while 33 percent are very satisfied or somewhat satisfied, numbers that haven\'t changed since Obama was elected. In the race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring George Voinovich in 2010, Lee Fisher and Jennifer Brunner remain neck-and-neck for the Democratic nomination and both would defeat any of the GOP candidates if the election were today. The economy in Ohio is as bad as anywhere in America. These numbers indicate that for the first time voters have decided that President Barack Obama bears some responsibility for their problems, said Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. Until now voters have given President Obama high ratings on the economy, blaming former President George W. Bush for their problems. They might be taking out their frustration on President Obama, possibly deciding that the change he promised has not come as quickly as they expected. Ohio historically has been the prototypical swing state. One of the reasons Barack Obama won the p residency by such a wide margin is that he carried Ohio with 52 percent of the vote and captured the lion\'s share of independent votes, Brown added.','fyi. will get you my draft & comments tomorrow. Sidhttp://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1284.xml?ReleaselD=1347&What=&strArea=;&strTime=0 hnt this page Close window Release Detail July 7, 2009 - Obama\'s Approval Drops In Ohio - Critical Swing State, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; 2010 Senate Race Tips Slightly To Democrats Word format President Barack Obama gets a lackluster 49 - 44 percent approval rating in Ohio, considered by many to be the most important swing state in a presidential election, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. This is President Obama\'s lowest approval rating in any national or statewide Quinnipiac University poll since he was inaugurated and is down from 62 - 31 percent in a May 6 survey. By a small 48 - 46 percen t margin, voters disapprove of the way Obama is handling the economy, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University poll finds. This is down from a 57 - 36 percent approval May 6. A total of 66 percent of Ohio voters are \"somewhat dissatisfied\" or \"very dissatisfied\" with the way things are going in the state, while 33 percent are \"very satisfied\" or \"somewhat satisfied,\" numbers that haven\'t changed since Obama was elected. In the race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring George Voinovich in 2010, Lee Fisher and Jennifer Brunner remain neck-and-neck for the Democratic nomination and both would defeat any of the GOP candidates if the election were today. \"The economy in Ohio is as bad as anywhere in America. These numbers indicate that for the first time voters have decided that President Barack Obama bears some responsibility for their problems,\" said Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. \"Until now voters have given President Obama high ratings on the economy, blaming former President George W. Bush for their problems. They might be taking out their frustration on President Obama, possibly deciding that the change he promised has not come as quickly as they expected.\" \"Ohio historically has been the prototypical swing state. One of the reasons Barack Obama won the p residency by such a wide margin is that he carried Ohio with 52 percent of the vote and captured the lion\'s share of independent votes,\" Brown added.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Ohio',4,1,'3255 - C05765718.txt','H: Also, two Quinnipiac polls, CT and OH, not good. SNovember 12, 2009 - Dems Fade In Ohio Senate Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds Obama Gets Negative Score In Key Swing State Word format For the first time, Republican Rob Portman is inching ahead of the two Democrats in the 2010 race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. Also for the first time, Ohio voters disapprove 50 - 45 percent of the job President Barack Obama is doing, down from his 53 - 42 percent approval September 16 and 49 - 44 percent approval July 7. In still another first, voters are split 40 - 40 percent on who is doing a better job handling health care, the President or Congressional Republicans, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh- pe-ack) University survey finds. In a September 16 survey on the same question, Obama was on top 49 - 28 percent. Ohio voters disapprove 53 - 42 percent of the way the President is handling the economy and disapprove 57 - 36 percent of the way he is handling health care. In September, they approved of his handling of the economy 48 - 46 percent and split on his handling of health care 44 - 45 percent. The Democratic wave that swept through Ohio in 2006 and 2008 may be cresting. The Democratic lead in the Governor\'s and Senate races has evaporated and for the first time President Barack Obama is under water in the most important swing state in the country, said Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. Ohio voters are not happy with the President\'s handling of health care and the economy. The fact that they now are split whether he or the Republicans in Congress are better able to handle health care should be a very worrisome number at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. since the GOP is still pretty much a four-letter word in most of America. Independent voters, often the group that decides Ohio elections, disapprove 49 - 45 percent of the overall job Obama is doing and disapprove 54 - 39 percent of his handling of the economy. They disapprove 62 - 34 percent, almost 2-1, of his handling of health care. In July, when the President\'s job approval began falling nationally from the high 50s and low 60s into the low 50s, Ohio was the first place it showed up in the polls, said Brown. Portman, a former Congressman running for the U.S. Senate in 2010, has small leads over two Democrats, topping Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner 38 - 34 percent and Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher 39 - 36 percent. In the battle for the Democratic Senate nomination, Fisher gets 24 percent to Brunner\'s 22 percent, with 51 percent undecided. Portman leads car dealer Tom Ganley 26 - 7 percent in a GOP primary with 64 percent undecided.','H: Also, two Quinnipiac polls, CT and OH, not good. SNovember 12, 2009 - Dems Fade In Ohio Senate Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Obama Gets Negative Score In Key Swing State Word format For the first time, Republican Rob Portman is inching ahead of the two Democrats in the 2010 race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. Also for the first time, Ohio voters disapprove 50 - 45 percent of the job President Barack Obama is doing, down from his 53 - 42 percent approval September 16 and 49 - 44 percent approval July 7. In still another first, voters are split 40 - 40 percent on who is doing a better job handling health care, the President or Congressional Republicans, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh- pe-ack) University survey finds. In a September 16 survey on the same question, Obama was on top 49 - 28 percent. Ohio voters disapprove 53 - 42 percent of the way the President is handling the economy and disapprove 57 - 36 percent of the way he is handling health care. In September, they approved of his handling of the economy 48 - 46 percent and split on his handling of health care 44 - 45 percent. \"The Democratic wave that swept through Ohio in 2006 and 2008 may be cresting. The Democratic lead in the Governor\'s and Senate races has evaporated and for the first time President Barack Obama is under water in the most important swing state in the country,\" said Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. \"Ohio voters are not happy with the President\'s handling of health care and the economy. The fact that they now are split whether he or the Republicans in Congress are better able to handle health care should be a very worrisome number at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. since the GOP is still pretty much a four-letter word in most of America.\" Independent voters, often the group that decides Ohio elections, disapprove 49 - 45 percent of the overall job Obama is doing and disapprove 54 - 39 percent of his handling of the economy. They disapprove 62 - 34 percent, almost 2-1, of his handling of health care. \"In July, when the President\'s job approval began falling nationally from the high 50s and low 60s into the low 50s, Ohio was the first place it showed up in the polls,\" said Brown. Portman, a former Congressman running for the U.S. Senate in 2010, has small leads over two Democrats, topping Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner 38 - 34 percent and Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher 39 - 36 percent. In the battle for the Democratic Senate nomination, Fisher gets 24 percent to Brunner\'s 22 percent, with 51 percent undecided. Portman leads car dealer Tom Ganley 26 - 7 percent in a GOP primary with 64 percent undecided.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Ohio',4,1,'3422 - C05766017.txt','HaririB1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) Yes. (Sorry for late response -- been driving in Thanksgiving traffic to Ohio.) Jeffrey Feltman Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D), B1 ? Declassify on: 11/24/2024 Jeff--When I spoke w him, he mentioned a cable that he thought threatened our support for the LAF. Do you know what that is about?','HaririB1 1.4(B) 1.4(D) Yes. (Sorry for late response -- been driving in Thanksgiving traffic to Ohio.) Jeffrey Feltman Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D), B1 ? Declassify on: 11/24/2024 Jeff--When I spoke w him, he mentioned a cable that he thought threatened our support for the LAF. Do you know what that is about?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Oil_field',2,1,'262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Oil_field',2,1,'263 - C05739869.txt','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Oil_refinery',1,1,'2942 - C05764736.txt','Security Incident in Saudi Arabia, Unconfirmed reports of Hostages and casualtiesAt 0429 EDT Mr. Kim Davidson, RSO Embassy Riyadh, informed the EAO that there has been a security incident in the city of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia (approx 150 km North of Jeddah). Saudi Arabia security forces have engaged some type of bad guys. Post cannot confirm if the bad guys are terrorist or just some criminal element, but notes that the MFA is saying the incident is purely criminal. Post further notes that there is a desalinization plant and oil refinery located in Yanbu which have been targets of previous terrorist attacks. Post commented there will be several visiting dignitaries and heads of state in Saudi Arabia tomorrow for the opening of a major University. A local Human rights group is reporting to media that there are several injuries, casualties, and hostages as a result of the security incident. The Emergency Action Committee will convene at 1230 Riyadh time to discuss post reaction. Qiana Bradford Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 BradfordClastatemov','\"Security Incident\" in Saudi Arabia, Unconfirmed reports of Hostages and casualtiesAt 0429 EDT Mr. Kim Davidson, RSO Embassy Riyadh, informed the EAO that there has been a \"security incident\" in the city of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia (approx 150 km North of Jeddah). Saudi Arabia security forces have engaged \"some type of bad guys\". Post cannot confirm if the bad guys are terrorist or just some criminal element, but notes that the MFA is saying the incident is purely criminal. Post further notes that there is a desalinization plant and oil refinery located in Yanbu which have been targets of previous terrorist attacks. Post commented there will be several visiting dignitaries and heads of state in Saudi Arabia tomorrow for the opening of a major University. A local Human rights group is reporting to media that there are several injuries, casualties, and hostages as a result of the security incident. The Emergency Action Committee will convene at 1230 Riyadh time to discuss post reaction. Qiana Bradford Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 BradfordClastatemov'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Oklahoma',1,1,'1185 - C05760477.txt','But fm lieberman is confirmed for 7:30. Sending call sheet now.Ok. Also pls','But fm lieberman is confirmed for 7:30. Sending call sheet now.Ok. Also pls'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Oklahoma_State_Highway_8',1,1,'1950 - C05762534.txt','Kristy can only do 730am. Ok?8','Kristy can only do 730am. Ok?8'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Olancho_Department',1,1,'2011 - C05762631.txt','Security SituationFyi B6 ALL: Police/Military have blocked vehicle traffic to the Airport. Not allowing groups of pedestrians to pass. Apparently they are prepared to prevent Zelaya supporters to gather at the airport. Z supporters from outside Tegucigalpa slept at University Pedagogica in the outskirts of the city last night where they will begin their march today. Zelaya and his supporters have been encouraging Zelaya supporters from the interior to come into the capital and support Zelaya\'s arrival. Many of these are rural poor and indigenous from his popular strongholds in the Departments of Copan Intibuca, and Lempira. We also know that many bus loads of Z supporters are coming in from his home province of Olancho. Zelaya is not popular in Tegucigalpa, so the potential for confrontation is high. Hugo Llorens Ambassador US. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268 64','Security SituationFyi B6 ALL: Police/Military have blocked vehicle traffic to the Airport. Not allowing groups of pedestrians to pass. Apparently they are prepared to prevent Zelaya supporters to gather at the airport. Z supporters from outside Tegucigalpa slept at University Pedagogica in the outskirts of the city last night where they will begin their march today. Zelaya and his supporters have been encouraging Zelaya supporters from the interior to come into the capital and support Zelaya\'s arrival. Many of these are rural poor and indigenous from his popular strongholds in the Departments of Copan Intibuca, and Lempira. We also know that many bus loads of Z supporters are coming in from his home province of Olancho. Zelaya is not popular in Tegucigalpa, so the potential for confrontation is high. Hugo Llorens Ambassador US. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras 504 236-9320 ext. 4268 64'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Oldboy_(2003_film)',2,1,'1782 - C05761884.txt','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, trusted to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums, he says. So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me. For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. Take your time. And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum. When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. Friends of mine, people I knew, he says. They contributed because I asked them to. He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done. Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing. He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though only as a hobby. Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (She\'s beautiful, he beams). 31','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, \"trusted\" to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. \"I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums,\" he says. \"So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me.\" For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately; told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem; he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. \"Take your time.\" And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that \"what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum.\" When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. \"Friends of mine, people I knew,\" he says. \"They contributed because I asked them to.\" He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: \"I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done.\" Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. \"That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing.\" He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though \"only as a hobby.\" Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (\"She\'s beautiful,\" he beams). 31'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Oldboy_(2003_film)',2,1,'1786 - C05761893.txt','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaDone - will try to work with your travel sked Margaret, you and I should interview asap. The Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, trusted to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks?not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. 38','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaDone - will try to work with your travel sked Margaret, you and I should interview asap. The Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, \"trusted\" to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks?not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. 38'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Old_Campus_(Yale_University)',1,1,'1719 - C05761755.txt','mini schedule 5/25/098:35 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Yale University 9:55 am ARRIVE Yale University 10:00 am YALE 1UNIVERSITY\'s 2009 COMMENCEMENT 11:30 am Old Campus Lawn (outside) 11:45 am 2009 HONORARY DEGREES LUNCHEON 1:30 pm Nave of the Sterling Memorial Library 1:30 pm DEPART Yale University *En route Private Residence ### 4','mini schedule 5/25/098:35 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Yale University 9:55 am ARRIVE Yale University 10:00 am YALE 1UNIVERSITY\'s 2009 COMMENCEMENT 11:30 am Old Campus Lawn (outside) 11:45 am 2009 HONORARY DEGREES LUNCHEON 1:30 pm Nave of the Sterling Memorial Library 1:30 pm DEPART Yale University *En route Private Residence ### 4'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Olympia_Snowe',3,1,'2254 - C05763021.txt','Call listB6 ok Revise as follows: I spoke w the following so remove-- Snowe Yang McConnell Baugh La Hood Webb','Call listB6 ok Revise as follows: I spoke w the following so remove-- Snowe Yang McConnell Baugh La Hood Webb'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Olympia_Snowe',3,1,'2301 - C05763110.txt','Call listRevise as follows: I spoke w the following so remove-- Snowe Yang McConnell Baugh LaHood Webb','Call listRevise as follows: I spoke w the following so remove-- Snowe Yang McConnell Baugh LaHood Webb'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Olympia_Snowe',3,1,'3242 - C05765689.txt','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Olympus_OM-2',1,1,'3394 - C05765959.txt','Charles Blow in NYT todayTo: Read his column today ... Black in the Age of Obama ... much to discuss This means that Obama can get away with doing almost nothing to specifically address issues important to African-Americans and instead focus on the white voters he\'s losing in droves. hap ://www.nytime s.c om/2 009/ 1 2/05/opinion/05 blow.html?_r= 1 &th&emc=th','Charles Blow in NYT todayTo: Read his column today ... \"Black in the Age of Obama\" ... much to discuss \"This means that Obama can get away with doing almost nothing to specifically address issues important to African-Americans and instead focus on the white voters he\'s losing in droves.\" hap ://www.nytime s.c om/2 009/ 1 2/05/opinion/05 blow.html?_r= 1 &th&emc=th'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Omar_al-Bashir',1,1,'262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Omar_al-Hassi',1,1,'105 - C05739681.txt','Stevens updateSecurity: Today\'s focus is on the security situation in Benghazi. There is new local reporting that hotels are being targeted. The INC conducted a raid on a house/storage facility and found and arrested an Egyptian cell reportedly there for the purpose of attacking hotels. It is believed they were connected to the cell arrested last week, and that Interrogation of those arrested earlier led to this round of arrests. Ahmed Qadafadarn, cousin of Qadhafi who was envoy to Egypt (and was rumored to have defected), is purportedly the funder and organizer of this cell. CA updated its travel guidance to tell travelers to stay away from the Fadihi Hotel. Stevens will inform the INC this afternoon. [NOTE: for your reference, I appended the new WM at the end of this email.] Stevens will be meeting with MFA in one hour and will make a written request for better security at the hotel and for better security-related coordination. He still feels comfortable in the hotel. They are looking into the idea of moving into a villa, but that is some way off. Need to consider resource requirements (would need TDY\'er with authority to sign lease, hire local guards, etc.). Based on discussion with DS yesterday, the hotel remains the safest location. Stevens will continue to work to have the TNC post more people outside and beef up security presence. They have a good set back and are way off the ground. Flights: Stevens checked with head of the airport. There are no regular humanitarian or other flights, however, there are flights coming in and the airport could support an air bridge if any country wanted to sat one up. Stevens will see his European counterparts this afternoon and will ask how they are bringing in their people and whether we can be part of it. - Trip to Rome: Stevens doesn\'t know yet if Jai is going to Rome. As of now, he\'s inclined not to go but he might change his mind. If the Department thinks he ought to go, Stevens can pass that message. As it stands now Mahmoud Jabril and All Tarhouni will be going. Misrata: Stevens spoke with Brig. Gen. Hassi re Misrata. The general was pretty dear that the ostensible move by Qadhafi forces out of the area is a ruse. They are withdrawing troops so they won\'t be hit by NATO, but will send them back in in civilian clothing so they can continue killing that way. Hassi said the assertion Qadhafi would leave to the tribes to resolve was ridiculous because there are no armed tribes around.','Stevens updateSecurity: Today\'s focus is on the security situation in Benghazi. There is new local reporting that hotels are being targeted. The INC conducted a raid on a house/storage facility and found and arrested an Egyptian cell reportedly there for the purpose of attacking hotels. It is believed they were connected to the cell arrested last week, and that Interrogation of those arrested earlier led to this round of arrests. Ahmed Qadafadarn, cousin of Qadhafi who was envoy to Egypt (and was rumored to have defected), is purportedly the funder and organizer of this cell. CA updated its travel guidance to tell travelers to stay away from the Fadihi Hotel. Stevens will inform the INC this afternoon. [NOTE: for your reference, I appended the new WM at the end of this email.] Stevens will be meeting with MFA in one hour and will make a written request for better security at the hotel and for better security-related coordination. He still feels comfortable in the hotel. They are looking into the idea of moving into a villa, but that is some way off. Need to consider resource requirements (would need TDY\'er with authority to sign lease, hire local guards, etc.). Based on discussion with DS yesterday, the hotel remains the safest location. Stevens will continue to work to have the TNC post more people outside and beef up security presence. They have a good set back and are way off the ground. Flights: Stevens checked with head of the airport. There are no regular humanitarian or other flights, however, there are flights coming in and the airport could support an air bridge if any country wanted to sat one up. Stevens will see his European counterparts this afternoon and will ask how they are bringing in their people and whether we can be part of it. - Trip to Rome: Stevens doesn\'t know yet if Jai is going to Rome. As of now, he\'s inclined not to go but he might change his mind. If the Department thinks he ought to go, Stevens can pass that message. As it stands now Mahmoud Jabril and All Tarhouni will be going. Misrata: Stevens spoke with Brig. Gen. Hassi re Misrata. The general was pretty dear that the ostensible move by Qadhafi forces out of the area is a ruse. They are withdrawing troops so they won\'t be hit by NATO, but will send them back in in civilian clothing so they can continue killing that way. Hassi said the assertion Qadhafi would leave to the tribes to resolve was ridiculous because there are no armed tribes around.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Omni_(magazine)',2,1,'1090 - C05760338.txt','ReminderYes to both. roy spence asked if u would say hello and take a picture with his friends. Its not john wren but someone else who works at omni corn and his wife. Can we do later today in lobby on way out to airport? Also, cathy hall is in town too. Also asking if she can say hello and thought we could do the same. What do u think?','ReminderYes to both. roy spence asked if u would say hello and take a picture with his friends. Its not john wren but someone else who works at omni corn and his wife. Can we do later today in lobby on way out to airport? Also, cathy hall is in town too. Also asking if she can say hello and thought we could do the same. What do u think?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Omni_(magazine)',2,1,'3275 - C05765763.txt','Reminderroy spence asked if u would say hello and take a picture with his friends. Its not john wren but someone else who works at omni corn and his wife. Can we do later today in lobby on way out to airport? Also, cathy hall is in town too. Also asking if she can say hello and thought we could do the same. What do u think?','Reminderroy spence asked if u would say hello and take a picture with his friends. Its not john wren but someone else who works at omni corn and his wife. Can we do later today in lobby on way out to airport? Also, cathy hall is in town too. Also asking if she can say hello and thought we could do the same. What do u think?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Oncology',1,1,'3091 - C05765000.txt','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about death panels. As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about \"death panels.\" As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'ONE.VIP',1,1,'210 - C05739805.txt','Fvv: WS3: Hillary and Libya WSJ: Hillary and LibyaHillary and Libya November 16. 2012 Wall Street Journal David Petraeus told Congress Friday in closed hearings that the CIA believed from the start that the September 1 attacks on the U_S. consulate in Benghazi o,,ere by terrorists. That leaves one VIP xvho\'S snil missing from Congressional serAny: Hillary Clinton. GOP Congressman Peter Kin!! said Mr. Petracits`s testimony differed from what the former CIA director told Congress itnim2diately after the attacks. Mr. King also said Mr. Petraeus said that the CIA\'s orig.inal talking poii t. on the attacks were cditt.d. The. 21t.,::\'red version beealrie the basis \'.or U.N., Ambassador Susan Rice\'s misieading and now infamotis comm<iints hiamino the aitacks on a YouTube video. Both that discrepancy aild the :Sate of the altered talking points need further digt:iing. especially if Ms. Rice is nominated to be the next Secretary of State. But Mr. Petraeus wasn\'t responsible for lax consulate security or the U.S, policy that led to the Libya debacle. That\'s Mrs, Clinton\'s bailiwick. Last month in interviews from deepest Peru_ the Secretary of State said 1 take . . responstbility for Benghazi.','Fvv: WS3: Hillary and Libya WSJ: Hillary and LibyaHillary and Libya November 16. 2012 Wall Street Journal David Petraeus told Congress Friday in closed hearings that the CIA believed from the start that the September 1 attacks on the U_S. consulate in Benghazi o,,ere by terrorists. That leaves one VIP xvho\'S snil missing from Congressional serAny: Hillary Clinton. GOP Congressman Peter Kin!! said Mr. Petracits`s testimony differed from what the former CIA director told Congress itnim2diately after the attacks. Mr. King also said Mr. Petraeus said that the CIA\'s orig.inal talking poii t. on the attacks were cditt.d. The. 21t.,::\'red version beealrie the basis \'.or U.N., Ambassador Susan Rice\'s misieading and now infamotis comm<iints hiamino the aitacks on a YouTube video. Both that discrepancy aild the :Sate of the altered talking points need further digt:iing. especially if Ms. Rice is nominated to be the next Secretary of State. But Mr. Petraeus wasn\'t responsible for lax consulate security or the U.S, policy that led to the Libya debacle. That\'s Mrs, Clinton\'s bailiwick. Last month in interviews from deepest Peru_ the Secretary of State said \"1 take . . responstbility\" for Benghazi.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'One_Piece',1,1,'3561 - C05766247.txt','Fw: Re:Don\'t want you to think I\'m ignoring your email. Just waiting to get the latest. The one piece of news is that Ben Nelson -- perhaps emboldened by all the press Lieberman has gotten the last 72 hours -- is now making noise that he is unhappy with how the bill is looking and may not support the final package. I\'ll get you a proper update shortly. Thanks and hope you\'re all having a good trip.','Fw: Re:Don\'t want you to think I\'m ignoring your email. Just waiting to get the latest. The one piece of news is that Ben Nelson -- perhaps emboldened by all the press Lieberman has gotten the last 72 hours -- is now making noise that he is unhappy with how the bill is looking and may not support the final package. I\'ll get you a proper update shortly. Thanks and hope you\'re all having a good trip.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Onion',1,1,'2597 - C05764095.txt','Revised Op-EdAttachments: Missile Defense op-ed -- with DS edits.docx See below - are you fine with this revised draft? Rlask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Approach for Missile Defense By Hillary Onion Iran\'s development of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the Jnited States, but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will eventually enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. We deeply appreciate the willingness of the Czech and Polish Governments to host the original missile defense architecture on their soil, and the decision to deploy other systems to better meet this growing threat came as a result ofa long and careful review of our policies, capabilities, and requirements. This decision does not alter the unshakeable commitment of the United States to the security of these vital NATO allies. Rather, it reflects our determination to jointly meet the threats that endanger us all. The old focus on long-range missile defense systems left significant gaps in our ability to defend against shorter-range threats, exposing our allies and our forces stationed in Europe. Many experts have also expressed concerns about the testing record and effectiveness of the long-range interceptors that were to be deployed in Poland. Our ile\\p:/ approacri is different in a number of ways. First, we will use well-tested missile defense systems, such as the Standard Missile-3, against the current threats. And unlike the old fixed, silo-based interceptors, they will be mobile and able to shift as threats evolve. 50','Revised Op-EdAttachments: Missile Defense op-ed -- with DS edits.docx See below - are you fine with this revised draft? Rlask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Approach for Missile Defense By Hillary Onion Iran\'s development of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the Jnited States, but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will eventually enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. We deeply appreciate the willingness of the Czech and Polish Governments to host the original missile defense architecture on their soil, and the decision to deploy other systems to better meet this growing threat came as a result ofa long and careful review of our policies, capabilities, and requirements. This decision does not alter the unshakeable commitment of the United States to the security of these vital NATO allies. Rather, it reflects our determination to jointly meet the threats that endanger us all. The old focus on long-range missile defense systems left significant gaps in our ability to defend against shorter-range threats, exposing our allies and our forces stationed in Europe. Many experts have also expressed concerns about the testing record and effectiveness of the long-range interceptors that were to be deployed in Poland. Our ile\\p:/ approacri is different in a number of ways. First, we will use well-tested missile defense systems, such as the Standard Missile-3, against the current threats. And unlike the old fixed, silo-based interceptors, they will be mobile and able to shift as threats evolve. 50'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ontario',1,1,'1503 - C05761280.txt','FW RE:FYI Margaret Carpenter 2853 Ontario Road NW, #605 Washington, DC 20009-2246 Tel: Email:','FW RE:FYI Margaret Carpenter 2853 Ontario Road NW, #605 Washington, DC 20009-2246 Tel: Email:'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'On_What_Matters',1,1,'3286 - C05765783.txt','FYI: Policy implications of jobs losses. SidH: If Roubini is right, and he\'s been mostly right so far, one of the few, then without additional and large stimulus devoted to putting a floor on job loss, the pressure on protectionism will be far more intense. (Protectionism, by any name, should not be dismissed as a targeted tool in an ongoing policy to force China to revalue its currency. The US is not without means here.) The deficit will be high in any case and the Republicans will always attempt to exploit it no matter what its number. Whether another stimulus can pass Congress is another matter. Still, what matters in the short-run--and long-run--are achievable results. To most people, the deficit is an abstraction employment and housing--and insecurity about both--are their vital, concrete and immediate issues. Sid http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2009/11/15/2009-11- 15_the_worst_is_yet_to_come_unemployed_americans_should_hunker_down_for_more job_lo.html The worst is yet to come: Unemployed Americans should hunker down for more job losses BY Nouriel Roubini Sunday, November 15th 2009, 4:00 AM Think the worst is over? Wrong. Conditions in the U.S. labor markets are awful and worsening. While the official unemployment rate is already 10.2% and another 200,000 jobs were lost in October, when you include discouraged workers and partially employed workers the figure is a whopping 17.5%. While losing 200,000 jobs per month is better than the 700,000 jobs lost in January, current job losses still average more than the per month rate of 150,000 during the last recession. Also, remember: The last recession ended in November 2001, but job losses continued for more than a year and half until June of 2003 ditto for the 1990-91 recession. So we can expect that job losses will continue until the end of 2010 at the earliest. In other words, if you are unemployed and looking for work and just waiting for the economy to turn the corner, you had better hunker down. All the economic numbers suggest this will take a while. The jobs just are not coming back. There\'s really just one hope for our leaders to turn things around: a bold prescription that increases the fiscal stimulus with another round of labor-intensive, shovel-ready infrastructure projects, helps fiscally strapped state and local governments and provides a temporary tax credit to the private sector to hire more workers. Helping the unemployed just by extending unemployment benefits is necessary not sufficient it leads to persistent unemployment rather than job creation. The long-term picture for workers and families is even worse than current job loss numbers alone would suggest. Now as a way of sharing the pain, many firms are telling their workers to cut hours, take furloughs and accept lower wages. Specifically, that fall in hours worked is equivalent to another 3 million full time jobs lost on top of the 7.5 million jobs formally lost. This is very bad news but we must face facts. Many of the lost jobs are gone forever, including construction jobs, finance jobs and manufacturing jobs. Recent studies suggest that a quarter of U.S. jobs are fully out-sourceable over time to other countries.','FYI: Policy implications of jobs losses. SidH: If Roubini is right, and he\'s been mostly right so far, one of the few, then without additional and large stimulus devoted to putting a floor on job loss, the pressure on protectionism will be far more intense. (Protectionism, by any name, should not be dismissed as a targeted tool in an ongoing policy to force China to revalue its currency. The US is not without means here.) The deficit will be high in any case and the Republicans will always attempt to exploit it no matter what its number. Whether another stimulus can pass Congress is another matter. Still, what matters in the short-run--and long-run--are achievable results. To most people, the deficit is an abstraction; employment and housing--and insecurity about both--are their vital, concrete and immediate issues. Sid http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2009/11/15/2009-11- 15_the_worst_is_yet_to_come_unemployed_americans_should_hunker_down_for_more job_lo.html The worst is yet to come: Unemployed Americans should hunker down for more job losses BY Nouriel Roubini Sunday, November 15th 2009, 4:00 AM Think the worst is over? Wrong. Conditions in the U.S. labor markets are awful and worsening. While the official unemployment rate is already 10.2% and another 200,000 jobs were lost in October, when you include discouraged workers and partially employed workers the figure is a whopping 17.5%. While losing 200,000 jobs per month is better than the 700,000 jobs lost in January, current job losses still average more than the per month rate of 150,000 during the last recession. Also, remember: The last recession ended in November 2001, but job losses continued for more than a year and half until June of 2003; ditto for the 1990-91 recession. So we can expect that job losses will continue until the end of 2010 at the earliest. In other words, if you are unemployed and looking for work and just waiting for the economy to turn the corner, you had better hunker down. All the economic numbers suggest this will take a while. The jobs just are not coming back. There\'s really just one hope for our leaders to turn things around: a bold prescription that increases the fiscal stimulus with another round of labor-intensive, shovel-ready infrastructure projects, helps fiscally strapped state and local governments and provides a temporary tax credit to the private sector to hire more workers. Helping the unemployed just by extending unemployment benefits is necessary not sufficient; it leads to persistent unemployment rather than job creation. The long-term picture for workers and families is even worse than current job loss numbers alone would suggest. Now as a way of sharing the pain, many firms are telling their workers to cut hours, take furloughs and accept lower wages. Specifically, that fall in hours worked is equivalent to another 3 million full time jobs lost on top of the 7.5 million jobs formally lost. This is very bad news but we must face facts. Many of the lost jobs are gone forever, including construction jobs, finance jobs and manufacturing jobs. Recent studies suggest that a quarter of U.S. jobs are fully out-sourceable over time to other countries.'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Op-ed',21,1,'1255 - C05760580.txt','Univision coverage of S tripFYI - email to me and Jake from Lourdes - the woman we intend to steal I believe ... Cdm Just saw a portion of S interview with Jorge Ramos. She hit the ball out of the park on the question framed around Enrique Krauze\'s NYT op-ed today about US moral hypocrisy. I don\'t think he was expecting her to give a categorical answer and address the issue head on. They teased her response to a question about Chavez\'s comment that Obama is ignorant. They will air it in Ramos\' Sunday talk show. My mom saw the Telemundo interview with Sevcec. She said that one was more personal and friendly. Meanwhile, the coverage out of Mexico City featured Espinosa welcoming the WH announcement today as consistent with the overall policy goals while calling on us to do more. Did she do Patricia Junot of CNN en Espanol? You\'ve prob seen the promo: Anderson Cooper is reporting from the border \'the war next door for the next two days. They had a pretty dramatic set-up piece today. 22','Univision coverage of S tripFYI - email to me and Jake from Lourdes - the woman we intend to steal I believe ... Cdm Just saw a portion of S interview with Jorge Ramos. She hit the ball out of the park on the question framed around Enrique Krauze\'s NYT op-ed today about US moral hypocrisy. I don\'t think he was expecting her to give a categorical answer and address the issue head on. They teased her response to a question about Chavez\'s comment that Obama is ignorant. They will air it in Ramos\' Sunday talk show. My mom saw the Telemundo interview with Sevcec. She said that one was more personal and friendly. Meanwhile, the coverage out of Mexico City featured Espinosa welcoming the WH announcement today as consistent with the overall policy goals while calling on us to do more. Did she do Patricia Junot of CNN en Espanol? You\'ve prob seen the promo: Anderson Cooper is reporting from the border \'the war next door\" for the next two days. They had a pretty dramatic set-up piece today. 22'),(9.559047146255338,4.779523573127669,2500,'Op-ed',21,2,'159 - C05739747.txt','Fwd: Andrew Sullivan with the Hillary love Andrew Sullivan with the Hillary love andrew sullivan with the hillary lovesee op ed Forwarded message This op-ed in the Boston Herald is amazing - all the more so because it comes from a former critic of hers: An apology to Hillary Drying tears again, resilient Clinton proves true leader By Margery Eagan I Sunday, September 16, 2012 I http://www.bostonherald.com I Columnists','Fwd: Andrew Sullivan with the Hillary love Andrew Sullivan with the Hillary love andrew sullivan with the hillary lovesee op ed Forwarded message This op-ed in the Boston Herald is amazing - all the more so because it comes from a former critic of hers: An apology to Hillary Drying tears again, resilient Clinton proves true leader By Margery Eagan I Sunday, September 16, 2012 I http://www.bostonherald.com I Columnists'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Op-ed',21,1,'1877 - C05762349.txt','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, The Settlements Myth, is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the road map for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements). Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the construction line of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain existing major Israeli population centers in the West Bank on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . . One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an agreed outcome of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the construction line, saying that within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria. However, there never were any agreed principles of settlement activities. Moreover, the effort to define the construction line was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of','KurtzerJust wanted to be sure you saw the Kurtzer op-ed, which ran Sunday in the Post. Kudos to Jonathan Prince for getting this written and placed. The Settlements Facts ? By Daniel Kurtzer Sunday, June 14, 2009 Faulty analysis of the Israeli settlement issue is being passed off as fact. Charles Krauthanuner\'s June 5 column, \"The Settlements Myth,\" is one example. Here are the facts: In 2003, the Israeli government accepted, with some reservations, the \"road map\" for peace, which imposed two requirements on Israel regarding settlements: \"GO! [Government of Israel] immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001. Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements).\" Today, Israel maintains that three events -- namely, draft understandings discussed in 2003 between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and U.S. deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley; President George W. Bush\'s April 14, 2004, letter to Sharon; and an April 14 letter from Sharon adviser Dov Weissglas to national security adviser Condoleezza Rice -- constitute a formal understanding in which the United States accepted continuing Israeli building within the \"construction line\" of settlements. The problem is that there was no such understanding. The first event the Israelis cite is the 2003 discussions on a four-part draft that included the notion that construction within settlements might be permitted if confined to the already built-up areas of the settlements. The idea was to draw a line around the outer perimeter of built-up areas in settlements and to allow building only inside that line. This draft was never codified, and no effort was made then to define the line around the built-up areas of settlements. Nonetheless, Israel began to act largely in accordance with its own reading of these provisions, probably believing that U.S. silence conferred assent. Second, President Bush\'s 2004 letter conveyed U.S. support of an agreed outcome of negotiations in which Israel would retain \"existing major Israeli population centers\" in the West Bank \"on the basis of mutually agreed changes. . . .\" One of the key provisions of this letter was that U.S. support for Israel\'s retaining some settlements was predicated on there being an \"agreed outcome\" of negotiations. Despite Israel\'s contention that this letter allowed it to continue building in the large settlement blocs of Ariel, Maale Adumim and Gush Etzion, the letter did not convey any U.S. support for or understanding of Israeli settlement activities in these or other areas in the run-up to a peace agreement. In his 2004 letter to Rice, Weissglas addressed the issue of the \"construction line,\" saying that \"within the agreed principles of settlement activities, an effort will be made in the next few days to have a better definition of the construction line of settlements in Judea & Samaria.\" However, there never were any \"agreed principles of settlement activities.\" Moreover, the effort to define the \"construction line\" was never consummated: Israel and the United States discussed briefly but did not reach agreement on the definition of the construction line of'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Op-ed',21,1,'1943 - C05762522.txt','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitledIsrael\'s Lawyer, in which Aaron argued For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney... I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer. Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the I was there and I know what happened. An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.) But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the facts in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s disengagement from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949. 61','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitled\"Israel\'s Lawyer,\" in which Aaron argued \"For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney...\" I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled \"The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer.\" Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the \"I was there and I know what happened.\" An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: \"Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.\") But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the \"facts\" in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s \"disengagement\" from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: \"In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949.\" 61'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Op-ed',21,1,'2119 - C05762786.txt','OpEd I A Dose of Realism in Honsuras By Edward Schumacher-MatosVery interesting. This will appear in tomorrow\'s Post. Washington Post I A Dose of Realism in Honduras By Edward Schumacher-Matos Sunday, July 12, 2009 Sometimes you have to give political leaders credit. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are on the verge of achieving their own coup in Honduras and advancing American interests with a deftness not seen from Washington in many years. The president\'s reference to Honduras during his trip to Moscow reflects how the small Central American country is but a pawn as the administration pushes the reset button globally and in the hemisphere. Justice may not be totally served in Honduras, but the country is likely to end up better off anyway. America cannot and should not seek to impose any system of government on any other country, Obama said in Russia, nor would we presume to choose which party or individual should run a country. . . . Even as we meet here today, America supports now the restoration of the democratically elected president of Honduras, even though he has strongly opposed American policies. We do so not because we agree with him. We do so because we respect the universal principle that people should choose their own leaders.','OpEd I A Dose of Realism in Honsuras By Edward Schumacher-MatosVery interesting. This will appear in tomorrow\'s Post. Washington Post I A Dose of Realism in Honduras By Edward Schumacher-Matos Sunday, July 12, 2009 Sometimes you have to give political leaders credit. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are on the verge of achieving their own coup in Honduras and advancing American interests with a deftness not seen from Washington in many years. The president\'s reference to Honduras during his trip to Moscow reflects how the small Central American country is but a pawn as the administration pushes the reset button globally and in the hemisphere. Justice may not be totally served in Honduras, but the country is likely to end up better off anyway. \"America cannot and should not seek to impose any system of government on any other country,\" Obama said in Russia, \"nor would we presume to choose which party or individual should run a country. . . . Even as we meet here today, America supports now the restoration of the democratically elected president of Honduras, even though he has strongly opposed American policies. We do so not because we agree with him. We do so because we respect the universal principle that people should choose their own leaders.\"'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Op-ed',21,1,'2597 - C05764095.txt','Revised Op-EdAttachments: Missile Defense op-ed -- with DS edits.docx See below - are you fine with this revised draft? Rlask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Approach for Missile Defense By Hillary Onion Iran\'s development of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the Jnited States, but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will eventually enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. We deeply appreciate the willingness of the Czech and Polish Governments to host the original missile defense architecture on their soil, and the decision to deploy other systems to better meet this growing threat came as a result ofa long and careful review of our policies, capabilities, and requirements. This decision does not alter the unshakeable commitment of the United States to the security of these vital NATO allies. Rather, it reflects our determination to jointly meet the threats that endanger us all. The old focus on long-range missile defense systems left significant gaps in our ability to defend against shorter-range threats, exposing our allies and our forces stationed in Europe. Many experts have also expressed concerns about the testing record and effectiveness of the long-range interceptors that were to be deployed in Poland. Our ile\\p:/ approacri is different in a number of ways. First, we will use well-tested missile defense systems, such as the Standard Missile-3, against the current threats. And unlike the old fixed, silo-based interceptors, they will be mobile and able to shift as threats evolve. 50','Revised Op-EdAttachments: Missile Defense op-ed -- with DS edits.docx See below - are you fine with this revised draft? Rlask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Approach for Missile Defense By Hillary Onion Iran\'s development of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the Jnited States, but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will eventually enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. We deeply appreciate the willingness of the Czech and Polish Governments to host the original missile defense architecture on their soil, and the decision to deploy other systems to better meet this growing threat came as a result ofa long and careful review of our policies, capabilities, and requirements. This decision does not alter the unshakeable commitment of the United States to the security of these vital NATO allies. Rather, it reflects our determination to jointly meet the threats that endanger us all. The old focus on long-range missile defense systems left significant gaps in our ability to defend against shorter-range threats, exposing our allies and our forces stationed in Europe. Many experts have also expressed concerns about the testing record and effectiveness of the long-range interceptors that were to be deployed in Poland. Our ile\\p:/ approacri is different in a number of ways. First, we will use well-tested missile defense systems, such as the Standard Missile-3, against the current threats. And unlike the old fixed, silo-based interceptors, they will be mobile and able to shift as threats evolve. 50'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Op-ed',21,1,'2601 - C05764100.txt','Revised Op-EdNo - it was collaborative effort -- he put in the edits but he didn\'t draft it. Ok. Did Cr !.ai rati.aft? PJ ask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Apprca,cn for Missile Defense By Hillary Ciinton Iran\'s development of :lion- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the .Jriited but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will everanallv enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. 57','Revised Op-EdNo - it was collaborative effort -- he put in the edits but he didn\'t draft it. Ok. Did Cr !.ai rati.aft? PJ ask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Apprca,cn for ;Missile Defense By Hillary Ciinton Iran\'s development of :lion- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the .Jriited but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will everanallv enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. 57'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Op-ed',21,1,'2709 - C05764301.txt','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.','My Op-Ed in The HillFYI B6 Cheryl ? I thought you\'d be interested in my op-ed in The Hill. It\'s on the web today and will be in the print edition tomorrow. Doing my small part. Ruth Marcus is writing in tomorrow\'s Post. Nelson THEARILL Holds, delays on Cabinet picks hurting American businesses By Nelson W. Cunningham - 10/06/09 03:45 PM ET You may never have heard of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, or the Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs. You may have vaguely assumed there was a Deputy United States Trade Representative, and an Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, and an ambassador to Brazil, but never thought much of them or what they do. But ask American CEOs and business leaders who they turn to in Washington for help getting a fair shake in foreign markets or untying global trade knots, and you will learn that these are the very officials they rely on. Yet today, when every export dollar and trade-supported job is essential to America\'s economic recovery, these key positions sit empty. And, surprisingly, these five seats are empty because of stalls and behind-the-scenes maneuvers by Senate Republicans ? usually key allies of U.S. business. In each case, the names went up months ago. The nominees have strong credentials and many have demonstrated strong bipartisan support. The reasons for the holds and delays vary. But even if the blocking actions are unrelated, collectively they deny American businesses their most effective overseas advocates. ?Miriam Sapiro, who was unanimously approved by the Finance Committee in July to be Deputy United States Trade Representative with responsibility for trade agreements and enforcement with Europe and the Americas (including NAFTA), has a one-man hold by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) over a Canadian tobacco bill. ?Arturo Valenzuela, nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July, but Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has a one-man hold on Valenzuela as a protest against the administration\'s Honduras policy.'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Op-ed',21,1,'2736 - C05764360.txt','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree. A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word coup by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a coup d\'etat as a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group. So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for \"the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree.\" A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word \"coup\" by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a \"coup d\'etat\" as \"a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics; especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group.\" So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Op-ed',21,1,'2764 - C05764432.txt','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her defense of Hillary in her essay Obama\'s Other Wife was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the team of rivals cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all','WaPo Outlook PieceIt\'s quite possibly the best thing written about you as SecState. We\'re getting it around to friends & family, along with People op-ed and NYT Mag q&a - was a great weekend in terms of positive press. It\'s 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Hillary Clinton Is? By David Rothkopf Washington Post Sunday, August 23, 2009 When it comes to Hillary Rodham Clinton, we\'re missing the forest for the pantsuits. Clinton is not the first celebrity to become the nation\'s top diplomat -- that honor goes to her most distant predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, who by the time he took office was one of the most famous and gossiped-about men in America -- but she may be the biggest. And during her first seven months in office, the former first lady, erstwhile presidential candidate and eternal lightning rod has drawn more attention for her moods, looks, outtakes and (of course) relationship with her husband than for, well, her work revamping the nation\'s foreign policy. Even venerable publications -- such as one to which I regularly contribute, Foreign Policy -- have woven into their all- Hillary-all-the-time coverage odd discussions of Clinton\'s handbag and scarf choices. Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, while depicting herself as a Clinton supporter, has been scathing and small-minded in discussing such things as Clinton\'s weight and hair, while her \"defense\" of Hillary in her essay \"Obama\'s Other Wife\" was as sexist as the title suggests. Indeed, sexism has followed Clinton from the campaign trail to Foggy Bottom, as seen most recently in the posturing outrage surrounding the exchange in Congo when Clinton reacted with understandable frustration to the now-infamous question regarding her husband\'s views. Major media outlets have joined the gossipfest, whether the New York Times, which covered Clinton\'s first big policy speech by discussing whether she was in or out with the White House, or The Washington Post, where a couple of reporters mused about whether a brew called Mad Bitch would be the beer of choice for the secretary of state. Amid all the distractions, what is Clinton actually doing? Only overseeing what may be the most profound changes in U.S. foreign policy in two decades -- a transformation that may render the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush mere side notes in a long transition to a meaningful post-Cold War worldview. The secretary has quietly begun rethinking the very nature of diplomacy and translating that vision into a revitalized State Department, one that approaches U.S. allies and rivals in ways that challenge long-held traditions. And despite the pessimists who invoked the \"team of rivals\" cliche to predict that President Obama and Clinton would not get along, Hillary has defined a role for herself in the Obamaverse: often bad cop to his good cop, spine stiffener when it comes to tough adversaries and nurturer of new strategies. Recognizing that the 3 a.m. phone calls are going to the White House, she is instead tackling the tough questions that, since the end of the Cold War, have kept America\'s leaders awake all night. In these early days of the new administration, it has been easy to focus on what Clinton has not achieved or on ways in which her power has been supposedly constrained. Indeed, some of her efforts have been frustrated by difficult personnel approvals or disputes with the White House about who should get what jobs. But this is the way of all'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Op-ed',21,1,'2884 - C05764637.txt','Friday 9/25 A must readJan, will be in touch later today. Valmoro, Lona J I would love to see you. We\'ll have to play timing by ear so I\'m copying Huma and Lona to help schedule. Hillary, I expect you are claimed six times over, given everyone who is in NY for CGI, but I will be in NY from tonight through next Saturday (returning Saturday), so if you could have dinner Friday night or just a cup of tea after the closing plenary, I would love to see you. I loved the Washington Post pieces e,1, And your inquiry meant a lot to and I appreciated having a few minutes to talk. I know how true it is that this is 24/7 as the Post quoted you remarking. Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 Thx Jan. I\'ll call to check in. Hillary: See today\'s Limits of Force OpEd by Chuck Hagel. No answers but apt analysis. Might Congressional momentum for development assistance reform warrant serious consideration of former or current Member of Congress to head USAID? Hagel? Lee Hamilton?... Still thinking! Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 B6 B6','Friday 9/25 A must readJan, will be in touch later today. Valmoro, Lona J I would love to see you. We\'ll have to play timing by ear so I\'m copying Huma and Lona to help schedule. Hillary, I expect you are claimed six times over, given everyone who is in NY for CGI, but I will be in NY from tonight through next Saturday (returning Saturday), so if you could have dinner Friday night or just a cup of tea after the closing plenary, I would love to see you. I loved the Washington Post pieces e,1, And your inquiry meant a lot to and I appreciated having a few minutes to talk. I know how true it is that this is \"24/7\" as the Post quoted you remarking. Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 Thx Jan. I\'ll call to check in. Hillary: See today\'s \"Limits of Force\" OpEd by Chuck Hagel. No answers but apt analysis. Might Congressional momentum for development assistance reform warrant serious consideration of former or current Member of Congress to head USAID? Hagel? Lee Hamilton?... Still thinking! Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 B6 B6'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Op-ed',21,1,'2887 - C05764643.txt','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Op-ed',21,1,'2891 - C05764649.txt','Friday 9/25 A must readtaking jan off we have been talking to wjc team about a dinner friday night post cgi (that i believe you and wjc discussed) and if we do that, we can include her there. you should know that barbra striesand and jim brolin have also askedif you and wjc want to have dinner friday night if you are interested. her performance is sat night I would love to see you. We\'ll have to play timing by ear so I\'m copying Huma and Lona to help schedule. Hillary, I expect you are claimed six times over, given everyone who is in NY for CGI, but I will be in NY from tonight through next Saturday (returning Saturday), so if you could have dinner Friday night or just a cup of tea after the closing plenary, I would love to see you. I loved the Washington Post piece1111 I And your inquiry meant a lot to and I appreciated having a few minutes to talk. I know how true it is that this is 24/7 as the Post quoted you remarking. Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 Hillary: See today\'s Limits of Force OpEd by Chuck Hagel. No answers but apt analysis. Might Congressional momentum for development assistance reform warrant serious consideration of former or current Member of Congress to head USAID? Hagel? Lee Hamilton?... Still thinking! Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005','Friday 9/25 A must readtaking jan off we have been talking to wjc team about a dinner friday night post cgi (that i believe you and wjc discussed) and if we do that, we can include her there. you should know that barbra striesand and jim brolin have also askedif you and wjc want to have dinner friday night if you are interested. her performance is sat night I would love to see you. We\'ll have to play timing by ear so I\'m copying Huma and Lona to help schedule. Hillary, I expect you are claimed six times over, given everyone who is in NY for CGI, but I will be in NY from tonight through next Saturday (returning Saturday), so if you could have dinner Friday night or just a cup of tea after the closing plenary, I would love to see you. I loved the Washington Post piece1111 I And your inquiry meant a lot to and I appreciated having a few minutes to talk. I know how true it is that this is \"24/7\" as the Post quoted you remarking. Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005 Hillary: See today\'s \"Limits of Force\" OpEd by Chuck Hagel. No answers but apt analysis. Might Congressional momentum for development assistance reform warrant serious consideration of former or current Member of Congress to head USAID? Hagel? Lee Hamilton?... Still thinking! Jan Jan Piercy Executive Vice President ShoreBank Corporation 1200 G Street NW Suite 401 Washington, D.C. 20005'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Op-ed',21,1,'2970 - C05764795.txt','also...I think your speech in N.I. is among your best as SecState and an effort should be made to publish the heart of it in the International Herald Tribune, Irish papers and a British paper (perhaps the Guardian). I am doubtful a US paper would publish a long excerpt pared to a long -op-ed but identified as an excerpt of your speech, but one that might is the Boston Globe. Sid','also...I think your speech in N.I. is among your best as SecState and an effort should be made to publish the heart of it in the International Herald Tribune, Irish papers and a British paper (perhaps the Guardian). I am doubtful a US paper would publish a long excerpt pared to a long -op-ed but identified as an excerpt of your speech, but one that might is the Boston Globe. Sid'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Op-ed',21,1,'3058 - C05764944.txt','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"\"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Op-ed',21,1,'3061 - C05764951.txt','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Op-ed',21,1,'3341 - C05765868.txt','Per Our DiscussionCalling in 5 min 4:30 is perfect. Pis call the house. Fyi below - ellen and I have been speaking today and I am addressing personally so don\'t worry and will advise if you need to step in. Will call you arouod 430 or later? whatever works. Cdrn Cheryl, I\'m avaiiable by cell or email. Ellen Sensitive But Unclassified Ellen, Here\'s what I have now. Will be in touch shortly with additional info. Call me if you have questions at 202-647-7693. Thanks, Frank Wed: 15:00 Gates/Tauscher/Cartwright Briefing to Hill Leaders Thurs: Trips to counties with Flornouy, Gordon, Sherwood-Randall, and O\'Reilly 1500 White House Statement 160j Pentagon Briefing with Gates/Tauscher/Cartwright 1700 Tauscher/Cartwright foreign press center briefing Friday: joint SeeDef/SeeState Op-ed i','Per Our DiscussionCalling in 5 min 4:30 is perfect. Pis call the house. Fyi below - ellen and I have been speaking today and I am addressing personally so don\'t worry and will advise if you need to step in. Will call you arouod 430 or later? whatever works. Cdrn Cheryl, I\'m avaiiable by cell or email. Ellen Sensitive But Unclassified Ellen, Here\'s what I have now. Will be in touch shortly with additional info. Call me if you have questions at 202-647-7693. Thanks, Frank Wed: 15:00 Gates/Tauscher/Cartwright Briefing to Hill Leaders Thurs: Trips to counties with Flornouy, Gordon, Sherwood-Randall, and O\'Reilly 1500 White House Statement 160j Pentagon Briefing with Gates/Tauscher/Cartwright 1700 Tauscher/Cartwright foreign press center briefing Friday: joint SeeDef/SeeState Op-ed i'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Op-ed',21,1,'3356 - C05765888.txt','WT op-ed by Jane HarmanaUltoljington afiinco Thursday, September 10, 2009 It\'f,1the Coratztion, Stupid Rep. Jane Harman In rnr.. .ent weeks, prominent American politicians and columnists have begun debating troop levels in Afghanistan. Some call for a complete withdrawal, while others favor increasing the number of U.S. troops. The size of U.S. forces in Afghanistan is a critical issue, but a debate about troop strength misses the point. Unless and until one other problem is addressed, neither more troops nor fewer troops will reverse the tide of terrorism being fomented in Afghanistan or improve our national security. It I he corruption, sturici. Eliminating corruption in Afghanistan is in both that nation\'s interest and ours. From the Afghan perspective, an honest government would give the people a genuine say in the direction of their country. For us, it would dramatically increase our national security, both because it would increase the effectiveness of our efforts to fight the Taiiban and because the end result would be an Afghan population more invested in taking on the fight themselves. That is our real objective. Wrion I traveled tc P..tgrianistan in April with Sen. Jon Kyl, Arizona Republican, we were warned by opposition candidates that the country\'s presidential election would be marred by widespread fraud. They were right. On top of everything else that we have learned about the Afghan government, the vote that took place on Aug. 20 was a sham. Every indication. is that the election results have been completely skewed by widespread, sys..fematic Afghan politics have never been particularly clean -- money, power and position traditionally have been traded for support. from tribal and ethnic blocs. But evidence of fraud in last month\'s election is colossally disturbing: Voter cards were bought and sold freely in the run-up to the vote, precinct workers arrived at dawn to find baiht boxes stuffed fill], some dastricts recorded more votes than there were registered voters, and nationwide voter registrt*c.:,:il. sumassed the number of eligible voters. by as much as 5 million. The Electoral Complaints','WT op-ed by Jane HarmanaUltoljington afiinco Thursday, September 10, 2009 It\'f,1the Coratztion, Stupid Rep. Jane Harman In rnr.. .ent weeks, prominent American politicians and columnists have begun debating troop levels in Afghanistan. Some call for a complete withdrawal, while others favor increasing the number of U.S. troops. The size of U.S. forces in Afghanistan is a critical issue, but a debate about troop strength misses the point. Unless and until one other problem is addressed, neither more troops nor fewer troops will reverse the tide of terrorism being fomented in Afghanistan or improve our national security. It I he corruption, sturici. Eliminating corruption in Afghanistan is in both that nation\'s interest and ours. From the Afghan perspective, an honest government would give the people a genuine say in the direction of their country. For us, it would dramatically increase our national security, both because it would increase the effectiveness of our efforts to fight the Taiiban and because the end result would be an Afghan population more invested in taking on the fight themselves. That is our real objective. Wrion I traveled tc P..tgrianistan in April with Sen. Jon Kyl, Arizona Republican, we were warned by opposition candidates that the country\'s presidential election would be marred by widespread fraud. They were right. On top of everything else that we have learned about the Afghan government, the vote that took place on Aug. 20 was a sham. Every indication. is that the election results have been completely skewed by widespread, sys..fematic Afghan politics have never been particularly clean -- money, power and position traditionally have been traded for support. from tribal and ethnic blocs. But evidence of fraud in last month\'s election is colossally disturbing: Voter cards were bought and sold freely in the run-up to the vote, precinct workers arrived at dawn to find baiht boxes stuffed fill], some dastricts recorded more votes than there were registered voters, and nationwide voter registrt*c.:,:il. sumassed the number of eligible voters. by as much as 5 million. The Electoral Complaints'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Op-ed',21,1,'3403 - C05765980.txt','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures. Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero; long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: \"On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures.\" Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Op-ed',21,1,'3684 - C05766548.txt','NYT OpEd on economic opportunities in HaitiFYI ? this has been in the pipeline for a while, but I understand that I am not allowed to write further articles under the terms of my USG hire. Best wishes Jean-Louis New York Times, January 29, 2010 OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR uilding Haiti\'s Economy, One Mango at a Time By PAUL COLLIER and JEAN-LOUIS WARNHOLZ IN an astonishing outpouring of generosity, nearly half of American households have donated money to help Haiti recover from the recent earthquake. The United States government and other governments around the world, for their part, have sent thousands of relief workers and have pledged 5$i billion so far. But Haitians need something more fundamental than relief from the present situation they need jobs that they can count on for years ahead. For this, the private business sector is essential. Luckily, business leaders are meeting now in Davos, Switzerland, and Haiti is prominent on their agenda. Haiti is by far the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and yet it need not be so, because unexploited economic opportunities abound there. Some of the best mangoes in the world grow in Haiti ? though too many of them rot, offshore from the world\'s largest market, for want of adequate roads and well-governed ports. Excellent coffee is grown in the Haitian mountains, but much of it is sold informally across the border to coffee producers in the Dominican Republic, who reap most of the profits. Haiti also has many qualities attractive to tourists: a warm climate magnificent white- sand beaches and turquoise water Tortuga, the famous pirate island off the northern','NYT OpEd on economic opportunities in HaitiFYI ? this has been in the pipeline for a while, but I understand that I am not allowed to write further articles under the terms of my USG hire. Best wishes Jean-Louis New York Times, January 29, 2010 OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR uilding Haiti\'s Economy, One Mango at a Time By PAUL COLLIER and JEAN-LOUIS WARNHOLZ IN an astonishing outpouring of generosity, nearly half of American households have donated money to help Haiti recover from the recent earthquake. The United States government and other governments around the world, for their part, have sent thousands of relief workers and have pledged 5$i billion so far. But Haitians need something more fundamental than relief from the present situation; they need jobs that they can count on for years ahead. For this, the private business sector is essential. Luckily, business leaders are meeting now in Davos, Switzerland, and Haiti is prominent on their agenda. Haiti is by far the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and yet it need not be so, because unexploited economic opportunities abound there. Some of the best mangoes in the world grow in Haiti ? though too many of them rot, offshore from the world\'s largest market, for want of adequate roads and well-governed ports. Excellent coffee is grown in the Haitian mountains, but much of it is sold informally across the border to coffee producers in the Dominican Republic, who reap most of the profits. Haiti also has many qualities attractive to tourists: a warm climate; magnificent white- sand beaches and turquoise water; Tortuga, the famous pirate island off the northern'),(4.779523573127669,4.779523573127669,2500,'Op-ed',21,1,'3705 - C05766583.txt','Clearance Request: draft op-ed on UN coordination role in HaitiRemind me to discuss Cheryl, Peter Attached. Peter E. Harrell Secretary\'s Policy Planning Staff (SIP) U.S. Department of State 202.647.0724 (o)','Clearance Request: draft op-ed on UN coordination role in HaitiRemind me to discuss Cheryl, Peter Attached. Peter E. Harrell Secretary\'s Policy Planning Staff (SIP) U.S. Department of State 202.647.0724 (o)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Opel',1,1,'2710 - C05764302.txt','(WSJ)- German government awaits outcome of GM board of directors meetingBERLIN (Dow Jones)--The German government is awaiting the outcome of a meeting of General Motors Co.\'s board of directors later Friday that will discuss the sale of its German unit Adam Opel GmbH. The government will then assess what it believes will be a fundamental signal on which of the two remaining bids for the unit the company favors, economics ministry spokeswoman Beatrix Brodkorb said Friday. The meeting is due to take place in the afternoon, central European time, according to the government. Austrian-Canadian car parts maker Magna International Inc. (MGA), in a consortium with Russian savings banks OAO Sberbank (SBER.RS), and Belgian private equity firm RHJ International SA (RHJI.BT) have recently presented revised bids for Opel and its sister company, U.K.-based Vauxhall. Germany\'s Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is keen to rescue jobs at Opel ahead of the Sept. 27 general election, has lobbied hard for Magna to be win the bid, while GM in the past has preferred RHJ. Government spokesman Klaus Vater said Friday that there is currently some movement, and Brodkorb said the government has been in contact with the U.S. on Opel over the past 24 hours. Brodkorb stressed that Germany\'s offer to provide the entire EUR4.5 billion in state aid for Opel came after GM asked Germany to provide more details on aid for the Magna bid but made no request for more state aid details for RHJ. The offer to pay state subsidies entirely and upfront without other European countries that have Opel and Vauxhall plants is an offer to other countries to help get a fast decision, Brodkorb said. Other European countries with Opel plants include Spain, the U.K., Poland and Belgium. The U.K. government is reportedly irritated by Germany\'s offer to entirely shoulder state guarantees of up to EUR4.5 billion in the deal because a decision on state aid wouldn\'t be up to Germany alone since the Opel bids also involve Vauxhall and production sites in Spain and Poland. Opel has around 50,000 staff in Europe, of which around half are based in Germany. 12)','(WSJ)- German government awaits outcome of GM board of directors meetingBERLIN (Dow Jones)--The German government is awaiting the outcome of a meeting of General Motors Co.\'s board of directors later Friday that will discuss the sale of its German unit Adam Opel GmbH. The government will then assess what it believes will be a fundamental signal on which of the two remaining bids for the unit the company favors, economics ministry spokeswoman Beatrix Brodkorb said Friday. The meeting is due to take place in the afternoon, central European time, according to the government. Austrian-Canadian car parts maker Magna International Inc. (MGA), in a consortium with Russian savings banks OAO Sberbank (SBER.RS), and Belgian private equity firm RHJ International SA (RHJI.BT) have recently presented revised bids for Opel and its sister company, U.K.-based Vauxhall. Germany\'s Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is keen to rescue jobs at Opel ahead of the Sept. 27 general election, has lobbied hard for Magna to be win the bid, while GM in the past has preferred RHJ. Government spokesman Klaus Vater said Friday that there is currently \"some movement,\" and Brodkorb said the government has been in contact with the U.S. on Opel over the past 24 hours. Brodkorb stressed that Germany\'s offer to provide the entire EUR4.5 billion in state aid for Opel came after GM asked Germany to provide more details on aid for the Magna bid but made no request for more state aid details for RHJ. The offer to pay state subsidies entirely and upfront without other European countries that have Opel and Vauxhall plants \"is an offer to other countries to help get a fast decision,\" Brodkorb said. Other European countries with Opel plants include Spain, the U.K., Poland and Belgium. The U.K. government is reportedly irritated by Germany\'s offer to entirely shoulder state guarantees of up to EUR4.5 billion in the deal because a decision on state aid wouldn\'t be up to Germany alone since the Opel bids also involve Vauxhall and production sites in Spain and Poland. Opel has around 50,000 staff in Europe, of which around half are based in Germany. 12)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'OpenElement',1,1,'3203 - C05765556.txt','IRAN Res UNGA IRAN 3C debate webcast NOWHuma, Jake, Joe, Here is the vote on the Iran human rights resolution at UNGA. I briefed the S during the retreat coffee break. She asked for the text of the resolution. The link is below. Do you want a hard copy here at the retreat? 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Wider margin than last year: 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). Link: http://daccess-dds-ny.un.org/dodUNDOC/LTD/N09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Esther Here is the link to the resolution, perhaps a staffer can print it off for the Secretary? http:fidaccess-dds-ny.un.oredoc/UNDOULTDM09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Thanks! I just told the S, Sen Mitchell and A/S Posner. Will seek out A/S Feltman. The S has asked for the text of the resolution. I\'ll check on how to get document here. Esther 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). A better margin this year. HURRAH! FINAL VOTE: 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Amy please send ASAP last year\'s vote tally for comparison EOVs now beginning. Brazil explaining why it abstained.','IRAN Res UNGA IRAN 3C debate webcast NOWHuma, Jake, Joe, Here is the vote on the Iran human rights resolution at UNGA. I briefed the S during the retreat coffee break. She asked for the text of the resolution. The link is below. Do you want a hard copy here at the retreat? 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Wider margin than last year: 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). Link: http://daccess-dds-ny.un.org/dodUNDOC/LTD/N09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Esther Here is the link to the resolution, perhaps a staffer can print it off for the Secretary? http:fidaccess-dds-ny.un.oredoc/UNDOULTDM09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Thanks! I just told the S, Sen Mitchell and A/S Posner. Will seek out A/S Feltman. The S has asked for the text of the resolution. I\'ll check on how to get document here. Esther 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). A better margin this year. HURRAH! FINAL VOTE: 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Amy please send ASAP last year\'s vote tally for comparison EOVs now beginning. Brazil explaining why it abstained.'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Open_skies',1,2,'3452 - C05766060.txt','Japan Open SkiesFYI We initialled the text of an Open Skies Agreement with Japan at about 10 tonight. I owe enormous thanks to so many of you for a true team victory. From Secretary Clinton on the seventh floor to my tireless secretary in EEB, Tucker Richmond Stewart, we pulled together to make a bit of aviation history and, much more important, to do something good for our consumers, communities, and national economy. I was able to contact the offices of about ten key Senators and Members of Congress before the signing, with a focus on those who, with a strong Delta presence at home, had expressed concerns about proceeding. I stressed that we\'d negotiated provisions that offer Delta assurances of fairness and the potential to grow. I also emphasized that the decision to proceed was taken only after careful consideration at very senior levels of State, DOT, and White House. Thanks, again, to all for your support. John Byerly With help I\'ll make more calls next week and will arrange briefings for all who are interested.','Japan Open SkiesFYI We initialled the text of an Open Skies Agreement with Japan at about 10 tonight. I owe enormous thanks to so many of you for a true team victory. From Secretary Clinton on the seventh floor to my tireless secretary in EEB, Tucker Richmond Stewart, we pulled together to make a bit of aviation history and, much more important, to do something good for our consumers, communities, and national economy. I was able to contact the offices of about ten key Senators and Members of Congress before the signing, with a focus on those who, with a strong Delta presence at home, had expressed concerns about proceeding. I stressed that we\'d negotiated provisions that offer Delta assurances of fairness and the potential to grow. I also emphasized that the decision to proceed was taken only after careful consideration at very senior levels of State, DOT, and White House. Thanks, again, to all for your support. John Byerly With help I\'ll make more calls next week and will arrange briefings for all who are interested.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Opinion_poll',1,1,'1696 - C05761682.txt','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage, said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. He\'s out of step with the next generation. Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated, said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. \"Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage,\" said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. \"He\'s out of step with the next generation.\" Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. \"Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated,\" said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Opinion_Research_Corporation',1,1,'3184 - C05765255.txt','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, Going Rogue: An American Life. The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee, says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin. Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy, says Holland. But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally. In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president, say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did, he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, \"Going Rogue: An American Life.\" \"The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee,\" says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin.\" Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy,\" says Holland. \"But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.\"An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally.\" In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president,\" say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. \"Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did,\" he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Opposition_(parliamentary)',1,1,'1902 - C05762421.txt','fYiFYI, Gary Sick\'s latest analysis on Iran below (posted on his blog). Sick has independent sources and is very well informed. June 17, 2009 Is this another Iranian revolution? To someone who has watched and studied the Iranian revolution of 1979 with fascination, developments in Iran today have an eerie reminiscence. Then there were massive protests that filled the streets, often marching in dignified but ominous silence there was bloodshed as nervous security men with guns faced determined but unarmed crowds there were sullen mourning parades20there were catchy chants and ritual calls of Down with the shah! at night the rooftops rang with shouts of allahu akbar. You need only change shah to dictator, and you have a description of what is happening in Iran today. But there is one very big difference. Thirty years ago, Iran had a charismatic cleric named Ayatollah Khomeini who had a refined sense of strategy and a willingness to risk everything for the cause he represented. On the other side was Mohammed Reza Shah, who had been on the throne for some 37 years and who commanded one of the most powerful military and security regimes in the world. On the surface it appeared to be an uneven battle ? guns against turbans ? but the ruler with the guns wavered and the turbans grew in size and confidence until the old order collapsed. Today the nominal leader of the opposition forces is a reformed radical, Mir Hossein Mousavi, who is notably lacking in personal charisma. On the other side is the constitutional Leader, Ayatollah IChamene\' i, who is widely perceived as a cautious political animal with limited qualifications for his religious post and who compensates for his own lack of charisma by manipulation of the political system and the institutions most loyal to him ? particularly the politically minded clergy and the powerful security forces, including the Revolutionary Guards. Neither of these men seems to be fully in control of their own forces, let alone the situation. The fraudulent election defeat of Mousavi was a triggering event, but the energy behind these unprecedented demonstrations is due more to the sense of outrage and betrayal at the gross manipulation of numbers by the regime than it is about any undying devotion to Mousavi. Yesterday Mousavi ordered that people stay home in face of a conflicting pro-regime demonstration. They marched anyway (and the daughter of former president Rafsanjani joined them and urged them on). Mousavi then ordered everyone to march the following day (which they were probably going to do with or without his orders). IChamene\'i announced the divine assessment of the election outcome ? even before it would probably have been physically possible to count the more than 40 million ballots. Then, in the face of mass protests, he ordered an investigation of the results by the Guardian Council? the same organization that was responsible for managing the election in the first place. No one believed him in either case, and no one expected anything of importance from the Guardian Council. Khamene\'i has ordered peace and reconciliation. No one paid any attention. I deliberately did not mention president-elect Ahmadinejad. After celebrating his victory, he went off to a largely symbolic meeting in Moscow. He seems to be out of the decision loop and more of a passive player than a major actor in these events. So who is calling the shots? Mousavi seems to be running along after the crowd, not leading it. But that is probably all that is required to keep the protest in motion.','fYiFYI, Gary Sick\'s latest analysis on Iran below (posted on his blog). Sick has independent sources and is very well informed. June 17, 2009 Is this another Iranian revolution? To someone who has watched and studied the Iranian revolution of 1979 with fascination, developments in Iran today have an eerie reminiscence. Then there were massive protests that filled the streets, often marching in dignified but ominous silence; there was bloodshed as nervous security men with guns faced determined but unarmed crowds; there were sullen mourning parades;20there were catchy chants and ritual calls of \"Down with the shah!\"; at night the rooftops rang with shouts of allahu akbar. You need only change \"shah\" to \"dictator,\" and you have a description of what is happening in Iran today. But there is one very big difference. Thirty years ago, Iran had a charismatic cleric named Ayatollah Khomeini who had a refined sense of strategy and a willingness to risk everything for the cause he represented. On the other side was Mohammed Reza Shah, who had been on the throne for some 37 years and who commanded one of the most powerful military and security regimes in the world. On the surface it appeared to be an uneven battle ? guns against turbans ? but the ruler with the guns wavered and the turbans grew in size and confidence until the old order collapsed. Today the nominal leader of the opposition forces is a reformed radical, Mir Hossein Mousavi, who is notably lacking in personal charisma. On the other side is the constitutional Leader, Ayatollah IChamene\' i, who is widely perceived as a cautious political animal with limited qualifications for his religious post and who compensates for his own lack of charisma by manipulation of the political system and the institutions most loyal to him ? particularly the politically minded clergy and the powerful security forces, including the Revolutionary Guards. Neither of these men seems to be fully in control of their own forces, let alone the situation. The fraudulent election defeat of Mousavi was a triggering event, but the energy behind these unprecedented demonstrations is due more to the sense of outrage and betrayal at the gross manipulation of numbers by the regime than it is about any undying devotion to Mousavi. Yesterday Mousavi ordered that people stay home in face of a conflicting pro-regime demonstration. They marched anyway (and the daughter of former president Rafsanjani joined them and urged them on). Mousavi then \"ordered\" everyone to march the following day (which they were probably going to do with or without his orders). IChamene\'i announced the \"divine assessment\" of the election outcome ? even before it would probably have been physically possible to count the more than 40 million ballots. Then, in the face of mass protests, he ordered an investigation of the results by the Guardian Council? the same organization that was responsible for managing the election in the first place. No one believed him in either case, and no one expected anything of importance from the Guardian Council. Khamene\'i has ordered peace and reconciliation. No one paid any attention. I deliberately did not mention president-elect Ahmadinejad. After celebrating his \"victory,\" he went off to a largely symbolic meeting in Moscow. He seems to be out of the decision loop and more of a passive player than a major actor in these events. So who is calling the shots? Mousavi seems to be running along after the crowd, not leading it. But that is probably all that is required to keep the protest in motion.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Optics',1,1,'2473 - C05763810.txt','GomaCheryl, In response to your query about the possibility of going to Goma, I reached out to our colleagues in Embassy Kinshasa to see what has been done in the past. The only reasonably safe way to get to Goma is flying on a MONUC aircraft originating from Kinshasa. That would mean a two hour flight each way, leaving a very small window (probably no more than one hour) to work in events. Moreover, advancing Goma would pose a significant challenge for us for security reasons. I also asked the Embassy to look into other ways of traveling to Goma ? perhaps over land via Kigali (Lew and I had discussed this possibility earlier) ? and the Embassy did not like the optics of approaching by land from another country. We\'re still looking at ways to lengthen our time in Monrovia, including possibly staying overnight in another country, such as Cape Verde. Still no luck, but we\'re working on it...km 771','GomaCheryl, In response to your query about the possibility of going to Goma, I reached out to our colleagues in Embassy Kinshasa to see what has been done in the past. The only reasonably safe way to get to Goma is flying on a MONUC aircraft originating from Kinshasa. That would mean a two hour flight each way, leaving a very small window (probably no more than one hour) to work in events. Moreover, advancing Goma would pose a significant challenge for us for security reasons. I also asked the Embassy to look into other ways of traveling to Goma ? perhaps over land via Kigali (Lew and I had discussed this possibility earlier) ? and the Embassy did not like the optics of approaching by land from another country. We\'re still looking at ways to lengthen our time in Monrovia, including possibly staying overnight in another country, such as Cape Verde. Still no luck, but we\'re working on it...km 771'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Oral_argument_in_the_United_States',1,1,'2781 - C05764466.txt','Schedule and staffing (Rapp) Schedule and staffingPer our discussion Dear Cheryl, Thank you for the call on Thursday and for your understanding about my need to take care of certain responsibilities before I depart as SCSL Prosecutor. The Taylor testimony is going well from our point of view. He is opening himself to a devastating CX by telling unexpected and unnecessary lies about his activities in Liberia and the region. I have been using my access to senior Liberian, Sierra Leone, and UN officials to obtain new evidence with which to confront him. This is well in hand and I dont see a problem in leaving even if Taylor is still on the stand on September 7. The major reason to stay as Prosecutor until that date (aside from the requirement of a 30-day notice to the UNSG) is the oral argument on the appeal of our last case in Freetown (involving historic gender violence convictions) on September 2, 3, and 4. However, from my conversations with Clint, I am concerned that there are several issues that are coming to head at this time, and know that I will have to hit the ground very fast on September 8. Because my schedule is light in the coming week and because I have some leave days to use, I have therefore planned a quick trip to DC to be there from Wednesday noon through Saturday noon, August 26-29. I wont yet move into the office, but the staff will help me schedule some informal meetings on several issues. Additionally, this will give me a chance to look for a place to live. . I hope that we can talk when I am Washington this week.','Schedule and staffing (Rapp) Schedule and staffingPer our discussion Dear Cheryl, Thank you for the call on Thursday and for your understanding about my need to take care of certain responsibilities before I depart as SCSL Prosecutor. The Taylor testimony is going well from our point of view. He is opening himself to a devastating CX by telling unexpected and unnecessary lies about his activities in Liberia and the region. I have been using my access to senior Liberian, Sierra Leone, and UN officials to obtain new evidence with which to confront him. This is well in hand and I dont see a problem in leaving even if Taylor is still on the stand on September 7. The major reason to stay as Prosecutor until that date (aside from the requirement of a 30-day notice to the UNSG) is the oral argument on the appeal of our last case in Freetown (involving historic gender violence convictions) on September 2, 3, and 4. However, from my conversations with Clint, I am concerned that there are several issues that are coming to head at this time, and know that I will have to hit the ground very fast on September 8. Because my schedule is light in the coming week and because I have some leave days to use, I have therefore planned a quick trip to DC to be there from Wednesday noon through Saturday noon, August 26-29. I wont yet move into the office, but the staff will help me schedule some informal meetings on several issues. Additionally, this will give me a chance to look for a place to live. . I hope that we can talk when I am Washington this week.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Organisation_for_Economic_Co-operation_and_Development',2,1,'3008 - C05764867.txt','SuccessRichard: We are so happy for you and know you will do a terrific job. Thank you for your patience and your willingness to serve. Best. cdm Jack, Cheryl, Piper: Last night, I heard from the Secretary General of the OECD. He offered me the job as Deputy Secretary General . I accepted with delight and excitement. I want to thank each of you personally for your help along the way. You\'ve navigated the bureaucratic waters for me and seen this through to a happy conclusion. I\'ll look forward to working closely with you in the new job, and have already hooked up with Karen Kornbluh with pledges of mutual cooperation. My plan is to retire in October and get to Paris in early November. If I can, I\'d like to stop by and consult with you before I head out. Thanks again. Free meals in Paris whenever you can make it. Richard','SuccessRichard: We are so happy for you and know you will do a terrific job. Thank you for your patience and your willingness to serve. Best. cdm Jack, Cheryl, Piper: Last night, I heard from the Secretary General of the OECD. He offered me the job as Deputy Secretary General . I accepted with delight and excitement. I want to thank each of you personally for your help along the way. You\'ve navigated the bureaucratic waters for me and seen this through to a happy conclusion. I\'ll look forward to working closely with you in the new job, and have already hooked up with Karen Kornbluh with pledges of mutual cooperation. My plan is to retire in October and get to Paris in early November. If I can, I\'d like to stop by and consult with you before I head out. Thanks again. Free meals in Paris whenever you can make it. Richard'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Organisation_for_Economic_Co-operation_and_Development',2,1,'3425 - C05766022.txt','(no subject)Cover story in the Economist this week. Very big issue when I was in Japan and Korea. Korean parliamentarians want to get women and economic growth on the G20 agenda when they have the lead next year and we are advocating for Japan to advance the issue at APEC which they are leading this year. On another note, so sad about Smith Bagley. He was a good person and was one of your biggest fans. Women and work We did it! Dec 30th 2009 From The Economist print edition The rich world\'s quiet revolution: women are gradually taking over the workplace Getty Images AT A time when the world is short of causes for celebration, here is a candidate: within the next few months women will cross the 50% threshold and become the majority of the American workforce. Women already make up the majority of university graduates in the OECD countries and the majority of professional workers in several rich countries, including the United States. Women run many of the world\'s great companies, from PepsiCo in America to Areva in France. Women\'s economic empowerment is arguably the biggest social change of our times. Just a generation ago, women were largely confined to repetitive, menial jobs. They were routinely subjected to casual sexism and were expected to abandon their careers when they married and had children. Today they are running some of the organisations that once treated them as second-class','(no subject)Cover story in the Economist this week. Very big issue when I was in Japan and Korea. Korean parliamentarians want to get women and economic growth on the G20 agenda when they have the lead next year and we are advocating for Japan to advance the issue at APEC which they are leading this year. On another note, so sad about Smith Bagley. He was a good person and was one of your biggest fans. Women and work We did it! Dec 30th 2009 From The Economist print edition The rich world\'s quiet revolution: women are gradually taking over the workplace Getty Images AT A time when the world is short of causes for celebration, here is a candidate: within the next few months women will cross the 50% threshold and become the majority of the American workforce. Women already make up the majority of university graduates in the OECD countries and the majority of professional workers in several rich countries, including the United States. Women run many of the world\'s great companies, from PepsiCo in America to Areva in France. Women\'s economic empowerment is arguably the biggest social change of our times. Just a generation ago, women were largely confined to repetitive, menial jobs. They were routinely subjected to casual sexism and were expected to abandon their careers when they married and had children. Today they are running some of the organisations that once treated them as second-class'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Organisation_for_the_Prohibition_of_Chemical_Weapons',1,1,'188 - C05739783.txt','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board Justice Minister said this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate. 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. Boots on the ground: they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is \"shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security; they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board; Justice Minister said \"this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate.\" 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. \"Boots on the ground\": they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Organisation_of_Islamic_Cooperation',2,1,'2574 - C05764056.txt','Mini Schedule 10/2/09 Friday8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am THANK YOU TO UNGA STAFF 9:25 am Ben Franklin Room 9:30 am PRE-BRIEF MEETING 9:45 am Secretary\'s Office 9:45am PVT MTG w/ SE MITCHELL AND SA\'EB EREKAT 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/ORGANIZATION OF THE ISLAMIC (OIC) 12:00 pm CONFERENCE SECRETARY GENERAL EKMELEDDIN IHSANOGLU Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 12:15 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm MEETING w/ HOLBROOKE TEAM 4:00 pm Principals Conference Room 7516/SCI Area 4:00 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Washington National Airport 7:40 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 8:00 pm DEPART Washington National Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2186 En route New York, NY 9:20 pm ARRIVE New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 9:30 pm DEPART New York-LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 10:15 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 10/2/09 Friday8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am THANK YOU TO UNGA STAFF 9:25 am Ben Franklin Room 9:30 am PRE-BRIEF MEETING 9:45 am Secretary\'s Office 9:45am PVT MTG w/ SE MITCHELL AND SA\'EB EREKAT 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/ORGANIZATION OF THE ISLAMIC (OIC) 12:00 pm CONFERENCE SECRETARY GENERAL EKMELEDDIN IHSANOGLU Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 12:15 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm MEETING w/ HOLBROOKE TEAM 4:00 pm Principals Conference Room 7516/SCI Area 4:00 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Washington National Airport 7:40 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 8:00 pm DEPART Washington National Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2186 En route New York, NY 9:20 pm ARRIVE New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 9:30 pm DEPART New York-LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 10:15 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Organisation_of_Islamic_Cooperation',2,2,'2809 - C05764521.txt','Freedom of Expression - UN Human RightsFyi. Jake: I echo Esther\'s words. This resolution resulted from yeoman work and sterling inter-bureau collaboration. This is the best text we can get and it is a necessary step toward moving meaningfully on the Defamation issue Jake, I wanted to update you on two aspects of our work leading up to the September session at the UN Human Rights Council where the U.S. will be a full member for the first time: 1) freedom of expression (addressed in this email) and 2) human rights strategy at the UN (in a second email on high side). First, I\'d like to let you know about the successful next step in a strategy we are pursuing at the UN Human Rights Council to begin to change the dialogue on Freedom of Expression. We think we have developed a well-balanced text that we can move forward to adoption in the UN HRC\'s September session. This work contributes to our long-term effort to improve this UN body. Progress on this issue would help us later as we address the even more difficult issue of the defamation of religions about which the Secretary expressed interest in a Monday senior staff meeting. An 10-DRL-L-NEA group has been working together to implement the strategy that involves reaching agreement with the Egyptians on a text that we will roll out late next week with countries in the OIC (Organization of the Islamic Conference) and the WEOG (Western European and Other Group, our regional group at the UN). Experts in L, DRL, 10, and NEA agree that the text protects all USG red lines and offers us a workable compromise that can secure genuine cross-regional consensus when presented in the Human Rights Council in September, hopefully avoiding a divisive vote on this issue. US and Egyptian teams also agreed to the possibility of further cooperation in the UNGA to come to a soft landing on defamation of religions if Cairo and Washington first succeed in passing the FoE resolution by OIC/WEOG consensus.','Freedom of Expression - UN Human RightsFyi. Jake: I echo Esther\'s words. This resolution resulted from yeoman work and sterling inter-bureau collaboration. This is the best text we can get and it is a necessary step toward moving meaningfully on the Defamation issue Jake, I wanted to update you on two aspects of our work leading up to the September session at the UN Human Rights Council where the U.S. will be a full member for the first time: 1) freedom of expression (addressed in this email) and 2) human rights strategy at the UN (in a second email on high side). First, I\'d like to let you know about the successful next step in a strategy we are pursuing at the UN Human Rights Council to begin to change the dialogue on Freedom of Expression. We think we have developed a well-balanced text that we can move forward to adoption in the UN HRC\'s September session. This work contributes to our long-term effort to improve this UN body. Progress on this issue would help us later as we address the even more difficult issue of the \"defamation of religions\" about which the Secretary expressed interest in a Monday senior staff meeting. An 10-DRL-L-NEA group has been working together to implement the strategy that involves reaching agreement with the Egyptians on a text that we will roll out late next week with countries in the OIC (Organization of the Islamic Conference) and the WEOG (Western European and Other Group, our regional group at the UN). Experts in L, DRL, 10, and NEA agree that the text protects all USG red lines and offers us a workable compromise that can secure genuine cross-regional consensus when presented in the Human Rights Council in September, hopefully avoiding a divisive vote on this issue. US and Egyptian teams also agreed to the possibility of further cooperation in the UNGA to come to a soft landing on defamation of religions if Cairo and Washington first succeed in passing the FoE resolution by OIC/WEOG consensus.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Organization_for_Security_and_Co-operation_in_Europe',2,1,'1412 - C05761118.txt','OSCECheryl Additional info Regards pat The OSCE\'s broad geographical coverage and the span of issues ranging from technical arms control treaties to foreign policy and human rights challenges in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia requires in-depth knowledge of all aspects of American foreign policy, plus an ability to respond to rapidly changing circumstances during open mutlilateral debates and in negotiations on international agreement and treaties. It also requires rapid intervention in emerging crisis situations, such as potential regional conflict flashpoints in the Caucasus, Central Asia or the Balkans. The PermRep to the OSCE is also responsible for overseeing OSCE operations in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia, while overseeing a staff of 30 professionals in Vienna and an additional 50 Americans seconded to OSCE Missions and field offices spread from Tirana to Tashkent. The briefing memo endorsed by Secretary Clinton on Revitalizing the OSCE noted the importance of assigning a strong Ambassador to this key position -- a need that is only heightened as it appears the Organization is about to embark on a multi-year major strategic review and negotiation of principles and mechanisms to underpin European security architecture. Thus, the Ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the OSCE will also have to be very sensitive to negotiations and trends elsewhere in Europe, including in a bilateral US- Russian track, in NATO, and in US-EU relations, as well as overseeing negotiations to revive conventional arms control in the European theater. In-depth knowledge of the former Soviet Union region and Russian language skills are a major plus for the Permanent Representative, as this is a primary forum for interaction with Russia and Central Asian countries on a daily basis. Strong public speaking skills are also a must, as the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE is expected to speak on the record in hundreds of public statements each year on issues of concern to two different regional bureaus (EUR and SCA) and four functional bureaus (VCI, DRL, EB, and RPM). Wayne, Can you get me the position description, please. Marcie Can someone get me soonest, today, a position description for the US Amb to OSCE . And a paragraph or two on Thanks pat','OSCECheryl Additional info Regards pat The OSCE\'s broad geographical coverage and the span of issues ranging from technical arms control treaties to foreign policy and human rights challenges in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia requires in-depth knowledge of all aspects of American foreign policy, plus an ability to respond to rapidly changing circumstances during open mutlilateral debates and in negotiations on international agreement and treaties. It also requires rapid intervention in emerging crisis situations, such as potential regional conflict flashpoints in the Caucasus, Central Asia or the Balkans. The PermRep to the OSCE is also responsible for overseeing OSCE operations in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia, while overseeing a staff of 30 professionals in Vienna and an additional 50 Americans seconded to OSCE Missions and field offices spread from Tirana to Tashkent. The briefing memo endorsed by Secretary Clinton on \"Revitalizing the OSCE\" noted the importance of assigning a strong Ambassador to this key position -- a need that is only heightened as it appears the Organization is about to embark on a multi-year major strategic review and negotiation of principles and mechanisms to underpin European security architecture. Thus, the Ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the OSCE will also have to be very sensitive to negotiations and trends elsewhere in Europe, including in a bilateral US- Russian track, in NATO, and in US-EU relations, as well as overseeing negotiations to revive conventional arms control in the European theater. In-depth knowledge of the former Soviet Union region and Russian language skills are a major plus for the Permanent Representative, as this is a primary forum for interaction with Russia and Central Asian countries on a daily basis. Strong public speaking skills are also a must, as the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE is expected to speak on the record in hundreds of public statements each year on issues of concern to two different regional bureaus (EUR and SCA) and four functional bureaus (VCI, DRL, EB, and RPM). Wayne, Can you get me the position description, please. Marcie Can someone get me soonest, today, a position description for the US Amb to OSCE . And a paragraph or two on Thanks pat'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Organization_for_Security_and_Co-operation_in_Europe',2,1,'3719 - C05766616.txt','OSCE Ministerialfyi Hi Cheryl ? hope you had a great Thanksgiving! At the retreat last week, S told me she really hoped I could go to the OSCE Ministerial with Jim S next week. I told her I\'d check with H, given that I could be announced soon. I just found out on Wednesday that it\'s likely I\'ll be announced early next week, so I\'ve told Jim I won\'t be going with him (much as I\'d like to...). Best, Ian Ian ? Our nominations wallah ? perhaps you have met him already, Miguel Rodriguez ? agrees with my gut that, if you are announced before the trip next week, you should probably send someone else in your place. Even though your day job gives you every reason to go, as soon as you are public you want to avoid any gesture that a Senator could interpret as presuming advice and consent. Matt','OSCE Ministerialfyi Hi Cheryl ? hope you had a great Thanksgiving! At the retreat last week, S told me she really hoped I could go to the OSCE Ministerial with Jim S next week. I told her I\'d check with H, given that I could be announced soon. I just found out on Wednesday that it\'s likely I\'ll be announced early next week, so I\'ve told Jim I won\'t be going with him (much as I\'d like to...). Best, Ian Ian ? Our nominations wallah ? perhaps you have met him already, Miguel Rodriguez ? agrees with my gut that, if you are announced before the trip next week, you should probably send someone else in your place. Even though your day job gives you every reason to go, as soon as you are public you want to avoid any gesture that a Senator could interpret as presuming advice and consent. Matt'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'1027 - C05760242.txt','Wheels-Up for OAS Mission in Honduras at 1858 EasternCan you talk? I\'ll be home until 10:30 when I start driving to the Hamptons. Fyi Embassy Tegucigalpa notes that USG air support for the mission was greatly appreciated by the ministers and made us look really good. Charge\'s detailed readout on members\' meetings is attached. Gregory Macris, Senior Watch Officer','Wheels-Up for OAS Mission in Honduras at 1858 EasternCan you talk? I\'ll be home until 10:30 when I start driving to the Hamptons. Fyi Embassy Tegucigalpa notes that USG air support for the mission was greatly appreciated by the ministers and \"made us look really good.\" Charge\'s detailed readout on members\' meetings is attached. Gregory Macris, Senior Watch Officer'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'1178 - C05760464.txt','Honduras statementI would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team or000ses to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.','Honduras statementI would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team or000ses to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'1675 - C05761599.txt','OAS Foreign Ministers vote to revoke Cuba Expulsion(SBU) Embassy Tegucigalpa confirms media reports that OAS Foreign Ministers have voted to revoke the 1962 expulsion of Cuba. 7','OAS Foreign Ministers vote to revoke Cuba Expulsion(SBU) Embassy Tegucigalpa confirms media reports that OAS Foreign Ministers have voted to revoke the 1962 expulsion of Cuba. 7'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'1677 - C05761608.txt','OAS--againI\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. Sullivan, Jacob J B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage?','OAS--againI\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. Sullivan, Jacob J B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage?'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'1692 - C05761663.txt','OAS--againBecause of the time difference, your clips were prepared at midnight Eastern Time so many are still early versions. But what we\'re seeing online right now look MUCH better this morning than even 5 hours ago - it just took a bit for your statement, our conf call, our pushback, and our travelers to catch up. Many including the Times take a very different tone. And all note Cuba\'s not in. Mostly, stories are small and seem buried. I\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. 15 Sullivan, Jacob i B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage? 16','OAS--againBecause of the time difference, your clips were prepared at midnight Eastern Time so many are still early versions. But what we\'re seeing online right now look MUCH better this morning than even 5 hours ago - it just took a bit for your statement, our conf call, our pushback, and our travelers to catch up. Many including the Times take a very different tone. And all note Cuba\'s not in. Mostly, stories are small and seem buried. I\'m usually the pessimist, but I\'m not sure this is as dire as it seems in the moment from 10,000 miles away. First, the world/media is fixated on the President\'s speech, the imagery from Riyadh dominates, there\'s no Honduras footage of interest, which is key. Speech tomorrow will blanket coverage and extinguish the Cuba stuff, so we just need to weather the night. Second, Tom & Dan did an on the record conf call not long ago and we think they did very well. Dan was especially strong, and he\'s also speaking to people 1:1 Third, your statement was strong and the reporting will catch up with it, it\'s only been out 90 minutes. Fourth, we are suffering from two significant tactical problems: 1) you are here and removed 2) our press corps was out of position today and in flight, so the people we worked on all week and the ones likely to skew our way were replaced by reporters not connected to us. The two issues above will be rectified tomorrow in your two interviews - especially Greta who is malleable. We can use that to make a strong case on the principle, and the simple fact Cuba wasn\'t in the OAS yesterday, and won\'t be tomorrow. Everyday that passes reinforces that point. The time difference to East Coast will help us in moving whatever is said in these interviews tomorrow. Short term, we started the week showing we can engage with Cuba (mail, migration), and ending it showing we are serious about our redlines Long term, we stood up for human rights and that can only be a plus. 15 Sullivan, Jacob i B6 Well, Philippe looks right again. CNN is reporting this as being done against my wishes. Any way to salvage? 16'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'1997 - C05762599.txt','Honduras Supreme Court Rejects OAS(SBU) Media report the Honduras Supreme Court rejected an OAS ultimatum to reinstate President Zelaya. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 41','Honduras Supreme Court Rejects OAS(SBU) Media report the Honduras Supreme Court rejected an OAS ultimatum to reinstate President Zelaya. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 41'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'2009 - C05762629.txt','OAS UpdateI just spoke to torn (see b/1).. ?He thinks for the moment a call by you is not indicated - first, Zeleya was unpersuadable by 2am by even his closet allies and second, torn said folks appear to stepping away from him. He intends to fly mid-day so there will be plenty of time for more discussion over next several hours. Cdm Update: -- Resolution suspending Honduras passed with a roll call vote, requested by the Caribbeans, 33-0. Honduras did not vote. -- Strong push by key countries, including Mexico and Costa Rica, to try to convince Zelaya not to return today. Zelaya seems intent on returning. If no other presidents travel with him, Insulza feels under an obligation to accompany. -- I am touching bases now to figure out what latest state of play is I think we could have a busy Sunday. 62','OAS UpdateI just spoke to torn (see b/1).. ?He thinks for the moment a call by you is not indicated - first, Zeleya was unpersuadable by 2am by even his closet allies and second, torn said folks appear to stepping away from him. He intends to fly mid-day so there will be plenty of time for more discussion over next several hours. Cdm Update: -- Resolution suspending Honduras passed with a roll call vote, requested by the Caribbeans, 33-0. Honduras did not vote. -- Strong push by key countries, including Mexico and Costa Rica, to try to convince Zelaya not to return today. Zelaya seems intent on returning. If no other presidents travel with him, Insulza feels under an obligation to accompany. -- I am touching bases now to figure out what latest state of play is; I think we could have a busy Sunday. 62'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'2010 - C05762630.txt','OAS UpdateWill call you now Can you talk? What time is best? I just spoke to torn (see b/1).. He thinks for the moment a call by you is not indicated - first, Zeleya was unpersuadable by 2am by even his closet allies and second, torn said folks appear to stepping away from him. He intends to fly mid-day so there will be plenty of time for more discussion over next several hours. Cdm Update: -- Resolution suspending Honduras passed with a roll call vote, requested by the Caribbeans, 33-0. Honduras did not vote. -- Strong push by key countries, including Mexico and Costa Rica, to try to convince Zelaya not to return today. Zelaya seems intent on returning. If no other presidents travel with him, Insulza feels under an obligation to accompany. -- I am touching bases now to figure out what latest state of play is I think we could have a busy Sunday. 63','OAS UpdateWill call you now Can you talk? What time is best? I just spoke to torn (see b/1).. He thinks for the moment a call by you is not indicated - first, Zeleya was unpersuadable by 2am by even his closet allies and second, torn said folks appear to stepping away from him. He intends to fly mid-day so there will be plenty of time for more discussion over next several hours. Cdm Update: -- Resolution suspending Honduras passed with a roll call vote, requested by the Caribbeans, 33-0. Honduras did not vote. -- Strong push by key countries, including Mexico and Costa Rica, to try to convince Zelaya not to return today. Zelaya seems intent on returning. If no other presidents travel with him, Insulza feels under an obligation to accompany. -- I am touching bases now to figure out what latest state of play is; I think we could have a busy Sunday. 63'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'2016 - C05762638.txt','Conference callOK. FYI -Micheletti just concluded a press conference offering to enter into dialogue. They invite the OAS to help, but are willing to have int\'l observers and other int\'l orgs. Michiletti also called for a peaceful solution and asked Presidents Ortega and Chavez specifically to desist interfering in the the internal matters of Honduras. M reported Nica troops on the border. Morales Jr, Considering Zelaya\'s late departure from Dulles (3 pm), I recommend we do our conference later rather than earlier. I suggest 9 pm. 68','Conference callOK. FYI -Micheletti just concluded a press conference offering to enter into dialogue. They invite the OAS to help, but are willing to have int\'l observers and other int\'l orgs. Michiletti also called for a peaceful solution and asked Presidents Ortega and Chavez specifically to desist interfering in the the internal matters of Honduras. M reported Nica troops on the border. Morales Jr, Considering Zelaya\'s late departure from Dulles (3 pm), I recommend we do our conference later rather than earlier. I suggest 9 pm. 68'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'2152 - C05762836.txt','Brazil and MexicoTom backgrounded them yesterday in the briefing room, not certain but don\'t think he put down any groundwork on this specifically. But in terms of setting expectations it would be a combo of a few overt and not overt things: - Seeing what Admin/For Pol Members of Congress are on TV today and the shows tomorrow, all we need is one person to float it. - We have flight time tomorrow when Tom & Jake can do it on background or OTR. - There\'s one blogger that folks loosely follow, I know how to get her something through a 3rd party. - I have to talk to a few of our guys today like Matt Lee on misc stuff, and I\'m sure he\'ll ask me something about the OAS where I can easily say the folks in WHA are real pessimistic. And our travelers traffic info among themselves. The best thing to put out there would be the notion that there are those who don\'t think you should go. If you don\'t, you don\'t. But if you do, you chose to be direct, to make a principled stand. Shouldn\'t be too tough, because the notion of Cuba being voted in is something they will WANT to believe, it\'ll make good copy. And it makes it easier to explain any decision/outcome How will we set any expectations? Did anyone background the press yet? 76 77','Brazil and MexicoTom backgrounded them yesterday in the briefing room, not certain but don\'t think he put down any groundwork on this specifically. But in terms of setting expectations it would be a combo of a few overt and not overt things: - Seeing what Admin/For Pol Members of Congress are on TV today and the shows tomorrow, all we need is one person to float it. - We have flight time tomorrow when Tom & Jake can do it on background or OTR. - There\'s one blogger that folks loosely follow, I know how to get her something through a 3rd party. - I have to talk to a few of our guys today like Matt Lee on misc stuff, and I\'m sure he\'ll ask me something about the OAS where I can easily say the folks in WHA are real pessimistic. And our travelers traffic info among themselves. The best thing to put out there would be the notion that there are those who don\'t think you should go. If you don\'t, you don\'t. But if you do, you chose to be direct, to make a principled stand. Shouldn\'t be too tough, because the notion of Cuba being voted in is something they will WANT to believe, it\'ll make good copy. And it makes it easier to explain any decision/outcome How will we set any expectations? Did anyone background the press yet? 76 77'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'2158 - C05762845.txt','Brazil and MexicoTom\'s backgrounder definitely played down expectations. Tom backgrounded them yesterday in the briefing room, not certain but don\'t think he put down any groundwork on this specifically. But in terms of setting expectations it would be a combo of a few overt and not overt things: - Seeing what Admin/For Pol Members of Congress are on TV today and the shows tomorrow, all we need is one person to float it. - We have flight time tomorrow when Tom & Jake can do it on background or OTR. - There\'s one blogger that folks loosely follow, I know how to get her something through a 3rd party. - I have to talk to a few of our guys today like Matt Lee on misc stuff, and I\'m sure he\'ll ask me something about the OAS where I can easily say the folks in WHA are real pessimistic. And our travelers traffic info among themselves. The best thing to put out there would be the notion that there are those who don\'t think you should go. If you don\'t, you don\'t. But if you do, you chose to be direct, to make a principled stand. Shouldn\'t be too tough, because the notion of Cuba being voted in is something they will WANT to believe, it\'ll make good copy. And it makes it easier to explain any decision/outcome How will we set any expectations? Did anyone background the press yet? 78 If we set the expectation now that the outcome is likely to not go our way, ANY alternative - even one kicking the can down the road as Jake outlines below - would be seen as a significant victory. And as an added bonus, it would be an opportunity to highlight your personal dedication to and prioritization of human rights/democracy, which we\'ve been criticized for since China. 79','Brazil and MexicoTom\'s backgrounder definitely played down expectations. Tom backgrounded them yesterday in the briefing room, not certain but don\'t think he put down any groundwork on this specifically. But in terms of setting expectations it would be a combo of a few overt and not overt things: - Seeing what Admin/For Pol Members of Congress are on TV today and the shows tomorrow, all we need is one person to float it. - We have flight time tomorrow when Tom & Jake can do it on background or OTR. - There\'s one blogger that folks loosely follow, I know how to get her something through a 3rd party. - I have to talk to a few of our guys today like Matt Lee on misc stuff, and I\'m sure he\'ll ask me something about the OAS where I can easily say the folks in WHA are real pessimistic. And our travelers traffic info among themselves. The best thing to put out there would be the notion that there are those who don\'t think you should go. If you don\'t, you don\'t. But if you do, you chose to be direct, to make a principled stand. Shouldn\'t be too tough, because the notion of Cuba being voted in is something they will WANT to believe, it\'ll make good copy. And it makes it easier to explain any decision/outcome How will we set any expectations? Did anyone background the press yet? 78 If we set the expectation now that the outcome is likely to not go our way, ANY alternative - even one kicking the can down the road as Jake outlines below - would be seen as a significant victory. And as an added bonus, it would be an opportunity to highlight your personal dedication to and prioritization of human rights/democracy, which we\'ve been criticized for since China. 79'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'2190 - C05762886.txt','TomReached out tom about your calls this morning. He reports that the Mexicans are appreciative for the call and are energized. They are reaching out to others to try to find a helpful solution. Amorim called the Brazilian Ambassador here, who tom spoke to after your call. Amorim was very happy with the call, especially the detailed discussion of possible solutions. He professed a desire to work with you to resolve this issue. Brazil recognizes that it is being tagged as the blocker on democratic language and wants to get out of the way. That explains Amorim\'s heavy push to give this issue back to Insulza. Torn told the Brazilian Ambassador that Insulza has a big credibility problem in our Congress, and that we, Brazil, Mexico, and others cannot walk away from the issue. This was being relayed back to Amorim. Among a core group of countries there is a growing realization that lack of consensus could be very damaging for the OAS and its members. Tom thinks your calls have injected new urgency into the search for a solution. He will be sending a classified update on the latest in a few hours. We will pouch to the house. 83','TomReached out tom about your calls this morning. He reports that the Mexicans are appreciative for the call and are energized. They are reaching out to others to try to find a helpful solution. Amorim called the Brazilian Ambassador here, who tom spoke to after your call. Amorim was very happy with the call, especially the detailed discussion of possible solutions. He professed a desire to work with you to resolve this issue. Brazil recognizes that it is being tagged as the \"blocker on democratic language and wants to get out of the way. That explains Amorim\'s heavy push to give this issue back to Insulza. Torn told the Brazilian Ambassador that Insulza has a big credibility problem in our Congress, and that we, Brazil, Mexico, and others cannot walk away from the issue. This was being relayed back to Amorim. Among a core group of countries there is a growing realization that lack of consensus could be very damaging for the OAS and its members. Tom thinks your calls have injected new urgency into the search for a solution. He will be sending a classified update on the latest in a few hours. We will pouch to the house. 83'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'2193 - C05762889.txt','Any OAS News?We r tracking down cheryl. Will have a report in 30 min. Are we going to Honduras? 84','Any OAS News?We r tracking down cheryl. Will have a report in 30 min. Are we going to Honduras? 84'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'2223 - C05762947.txt','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesUpdate from tom I am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? According to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesUpdate from tom I am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? According to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'2258 - C05763031.txt','Potus statement is outTHE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 28, 2009 Statement from President on the situation in Honduras I am deeply concerned by reports coming out of Honduras regarding the detention and expulsion of President Mel ? Zelaya. As the Organization of American States did on Friday, I call on all political and social actors in Honduras to respect democratic norms, the rule of law and the tenets of the Inter-American Democratic Charter. Any existing tensions and disputes must be resolved peacefully through dialogue free from any outside interference. ### nc','Potus statement is outTHE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 28, 2009 Statement from President on the situation in Honduras \"I am deeply concerned by reports coming out of Honduras regarding the detention and expulsion of President Mel ? Zelaya. As the Organization of American States did on Friday, I call on all political and social actors in Honduras to respect democratic norms, the rule of law and the tenets of the Inter-American Democratic Charter. Any existing tensions and disputes must be resolved peacefully through dialogue free from any outside interference.\" ### nc'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'2268 - C05763053.txt','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesI am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San ? Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? 96','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesI am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San ? Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? 96'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'2272 - C05763057.txt','HondurasFyi Thanks Craig ? we\'ll make sure S gets this report. Jake: S asked Tom and me in the hall this morning how we were doing on Honduras. We noted that we have been working behind the scenes to encourage both sides in Honduras to accept the Arias proposal and to support a confidence-building visit to Honduras by a group of trusted Central American foreign ministers to prepare the ground for an Arias deal, including Zelaya\'s return under the Arias framework. Today, Tom and I have been on the phone with the Centrals and others to continue this effort. One blip: Micheletti publicly backed away today from his positive comments yesterday about the Arias plan. We worked with the Panamanians to get this fixed and there are unconfirmed reports that M has corrected himself. Meanwhile, the OAS meeting today turned into a non-event ? just as we hoped. We want Arias out front. We will keep at it. Best, ck','HondurasFyi Thanks Craig ? we\'ll make sure S gets this report. Jake: S asked Tom and me in the hall this morning how we were doing on Honduras. We noted that we have been working behind the scenes to encourage both sides in Honduras to accept the Arias proposal and to support a confidence-building visit to Honduras by a group of trusted Central American foreign ministers to prepare the ground for an Arias deal, including Zelaya\'s return under the Arias framework. Today, Tom and I have been on the phone with the Centrals and others to continue this effort. One blip: Micheletti publicly backed away today from his positive comments yesterday about the Arias plan. We worked with the Panamanians to get this fixed and there are unconfirmed reports that M has corrected himself. Meanwhile, the OAS meeting today turned into a non-event ? just as we hoped. We want Arias out front. We will keep at it. Best, ck'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'2294 - C05763096.txt','Spanish fmSpanish FM Moratinos has requested to speak with you today. Tom can give u verbal download but below are basic points. Let me know if u want us to set up call Points: - We condemn the effort to remove Zelaya from office. - We are working within the OAS and with our regional partners to resolve this situation quickly and in a manner that restores democratic order. - We appreciate the role Spain played in winning quick EU condemnation of the coup attempt. - Our work is not done. Rebuilding trust among competing political institutions and reducing polarization within Honduras will take a lot of work. We hope Spain will work with us and the OAS to ensure a restoration of democratic order that will allow Honduras to carry through with it electoral timetable (presidential vote scheduled for November) Note from torn: Aside from the statements issued by the President and the Secretary, we have been working in the OAS Permanent Council fashioning a consensus resolution mapping out a path forward, reaching out to regional partners ( I have spoken twice with Salvadoran President Funes, and our Ambassadors have been working with other Central American leaders), and working within Honduras to limit the damage to Honduras institutions.  1ro','Spanish fmSpanish FM Moratinos has requested to speak with you today. Tom can give u verbal download but below are basic points. Let me know if u want us to set up call Points: - We condemn the effort to remove Zelaya from office. - We are working within the OAS and with our regional partners to resolve this situation quickly and in a manner that restores democratic order. - We appreciate the role Spain played in winning quick EU condemnation of the coup attempt. - Our work is not done. Rebuilding trust among competing political institutions and reducing polarization within Honduras will take a lot of work. We hope Spain will work with us and the OAS to ensure a restoration of democratic order that will allow Honduras to carry through with it electoral timetable (presidential vote scheduled for November) Note from torn: Aside from the statements issued by the President and the Secretary, we have been working in the OAS Permanent Council fashioning a consensus resolution mapping out a path forward, reaching out to regional partners ( I have spoken twice with Salvadoran President Funes, and our Ambassadors have been working with other Central American leaders), and working within Honduras to limit the damage to Honduras institutions. ; 1ro'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'2405 - C05763578.txt','Honduras interim govt sending mission to WashingtonTEGUCIGALPA, June 30 (Reuters) - An interim government set up after a military coup in Honduras said it will send a delegation of politicians, business leaders and lawyers to Washington on Wednesday for talks on the crisis. ? Roberto Micheletti, sworn in as caretaker president after leftist President Manuel Zelaya was toppled by the army on Sunday, announced the mission after Zelaya traveled to New York and Washington to address the United Nations and Organization of American States. Brian Himmelsteib Watch Officer S/ES-0 U.S. Department of State 202-647-1512 122','Honduras interim govt sending mission to WashingtonTEGUCIGALPA, June 30 (Reuters) - An interim government set up after a military coup in Honduras said it will send a delegation of politicians, business leaders and lawyers to Washington on Wednesday for talks on the crisis. ? Roberto Micheletti, sworn in as caretaker president after leftist President Manuel Zelaya was toppled by the army on Sunday, announced the mission after Zelaya traveled to New York and Washington to address the United Nations and Organization of American States. Brian Himmelsteib Watch Officer S/ES-0 U.S. Department of State 202-647-1512 122'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'2471 - C05763806.txt','Meeting with Honduran de factosTo All: We spent about 90 minutes with the four de facto representatives. I invited them to make their points first (they often complain that people don\'t listen to them). They focused on the abuses Zelaya committed before June 28, pointing out that the San Jose Accord, while\'key to a solution, would not restore the institutional damage done to Honduras. I said that clearly the San Jose Accords were necessary but not sufficient to clean up all the broken crockery in Honduras. But they ARE necessary ? and urgent. Only by implementing the agreement can Hondurans repair the other damage with the support of the international community ? which is essential for the country\'s success. I then reviewed all the carrots and sticks we discussed this morning. I cited the Secretary in underscoring urgency. Other countries join us, I emphasized, in seeing the mixed messages coming out of Tegucigalpa as a deliberate delaying tactic designed to move the country toward elections without Zelaya. The United States and others are losing patience with these tactics and want to see solid commitment to the Accord now. The de factos acknowledged that the world perceives them as delaying and that they need to move quickly. I said they should commit publicly to the San Jose Accord when the OAS FMs are in Honduras next week. They said that made sense. Then they brought up another issue. The San Jose Accord grants political amnesty but not amnesty for other crimes. They can arrest Z for corruption as soon as he returns to the country. I pushed back hard, saying no one ? Arias, the OAS, the United States ? understands the San Jose Accord as leading to Z\'s immediate arrest. The understanding is that he would resume limited functions with a national unity cabinet until he hands over power to an elected successor. To say they will arrest Z is to ensure that he does not return, and thus the collapse of the Arias plan. They seemed to back off slightly, but this remains a problem. We are working already with other FMs and with Arias to make sure the de factos know this is a non-starter. I plan to call the de facto delegation chief back Wednesday to cite my conversations tonight with others in the region and urge him again to talk to Arias directly about this. Meanwhile, we are pocketing their promise to agree asap to the San Jose Accord. 53','Meeting with Honduran de factosTo All: We spent about 90 minutes with the four de facto representatives. I invited them to make their points first (they often complain that people don\'t listen to them). They focused on the abuses Zelaya committed before June 28, pointing out that the San Jose Accord, while\'key to a solution, would not restore the institutional damage done to Honduras. I said that clearly the San Jose Accords were necessary but not sufficient to clean up all the broken crockery in Honduras. But they ARE necessary ? and urgent. Only by implementing the agreement can Hondurans repair the other damage with the support of the international community ? which is essential for the country\'s success. I then reviewed all the carrots and sticks we discussed this morning. I cited the Secretary in underscoring urgency. Other countries join us, I emphasized, in seeing the mixed messages coming out of Tegucigalpa as a deliberate delaying tactic designed to move the country toward elections without Zelaya. The United States and others are losing patience with these tactics and want to see solid commitment to the Accord now. The de factos acknowledged that the world perceives them as delaying and that they need to move quickly. I said they should commit publicly to the San Jose Accord when the OAS FMs are in Honduras next week. They said that made sense. Then they brought up another issue. The San Jose Accord grants political amnesty but not amnesty for other crimes. They can arrest Z for corruption as soon as he returns to the country. I pushed back hard, saying no one ? Arias, the OAS, the United States ? understands the San Jose Accord as leading to Z\'s immediate arrest. The understanding is that he would resume limited functions with a national unity cabinet until he hands over power to an elected successor. To say they will arrest Z is to ensure that he does not return, and thus the collapse of the Arias plan. They seemed to back off slightly, but this remains a problem. We are working already with other FMs and with Arias to make sure the de factos know this is a non-starter. I plan to call the de facto delegation chief back Wednesday to cite my conversations tonight with others in the region and urge him again to talk to Arias directly about this. Meanwhile, we are pocketing their promise to agree asap to the San Jose Accord. 53'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'2625 - C05764138.txt','EspinosaClips should be coming thru now Also, on the espinosa call, she asked to talk before the OAS meeting next week. talking points from WHA will be faxed right after clips. I 1 na','EspinosaClips should be coming thru now Also, on the espinosa call, she asked to talk before the OAS meeting next week. talking points from WHA will be faxed right after clips. I 1 na'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'2686 - C05764262.txt','EspinosaJust hearing oas conf starts sunday. Would u be willing to talk to espinosa tomorrow? 17fi','EspinosaJust hearing oas conf starts sunday. Would u be willing to talk to espinosa tomorrow? 17fi'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'2688 - C05764264.txt','EspinosaAlso, steinmeier called for you. We are getting call sheet. Yes before 9, btw 10-10:30 or btw 3 and 6. Just hearing oas conf starts sunday. Would u be willing to talk to espinosa tomorrow? 127','EspinosaAlso, steinmeier called for you. We are getting call sheet. Yes before 9, btw 10-10:30 or btw 3 and 6. Just hearing oas conf starts sunday. Would u be willing to talk to espinosa tomorrow? 127'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'2736 - C05764360.txt','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree. A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word coup by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a coup d\'etat as a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group. So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40','LA Times Op-Ed by Rep. Berman -- Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a couplatimes.com Opinion Honduras: Make it official -- it\'s a coup A formal finding would trigger a suspension of U.S. aid. By Howard L. Berman September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer\'s events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. law requires that foreign assistance, with the exception of humanitarian and democracy-related aid, be suspended for \"the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree.\" A formal determination by the State Department would trigger this suspension, whereas previous uses of the word \"coup\" by U.S. authorities have not. The matter will be on many minds today as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a \"coup d\'etat\" as \"a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics; especially: the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group.\" So far, the United States has taken a measured approach to this matter, allowing negotiations between Latin American leaders and the de facto Honduran government to run their course. But our patience is not without end, and President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, the U.N. General Assembly and the Organization of American States have already put the label to good use. In late June, amid a constitutional impasse with his country\'s supreme court and military, Zelaya was taken from his home by soldiers, bundled aboard a plane in his pajamas and flown out of the country. Since then, even in the face of united hemispheric and world condemnation of the coup, a de facto government led by the former head of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has dug in its heels. 40'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'2807 - C05764517.txt','08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non- 08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services inImmigrant Visa Services in Honduras Attachments: 090825 Honduras NIV suspension Statement.doc FYI Honduras For Immediate Release and Posting This email was sent by mooreic2@state.gov U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release August 25, 2009 2009/853 STATEMENT BY IAN KELLY, SPOKESMAN Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services in Honduras The OAS Foreign Ministers mission is in Honduras seeking support for the San Jose Accord, which would restore the democratic and constitutional order and resolve the political crisis in Honduras. In support of this mission and as a consequence of the de facto regime\'s reluctance to sign the San Jose Accord, the U.S. Department of State is conducting a full review of our visa policy in Honduras. As part of that review, we are suspending non-emergency, non-immigrant visa services in the consular section of our embassy in Honduras, effective August 26. We firmly believe a negotiated solution is the appropriate way forward and the San Jose Accord is the best solution. ###','08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non- 08-25-09 Statement by Ian Kelly, Spokesman - Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services inImmigrant Visa Services in Honduras Attachments: 090825 Honduras NIV suspension Statement.doc FYI Honduras For Immediate Release and Posting This email was sent by mooreic2@state.gov U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release August 25, 2009 2009/853 STATEMENT BY IAN KELLY, SPOKESMAN Temporary Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visa Services in Honduras The OAS Foreign Ministers mission is in Honduras seeking support for the San Jose Accord, which would restore the democratic and constitutional order and resolve the political crisis in Honduras. In support of this mission and as a consequence of the de facto regime\'s reluctance to sign the San Jose Accord, the U.S. Department of State is conducting a full review of our visa policy in Honduras. As part of that review, we are suspending non-emergency, non-immigrant visa services in the consular section of our embassy in Honduras, effective August 26. We firmly believe a negotiated solution is the appropriate way forward and the San Jose Accord is the best solution. ###'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'2816 - C05764529.txt','Wheels-Up for OAS Mission in Honduras at 1858 EasternFyi Embassy Tegucigalpa notes that USG air support for the mission was greatly appreciated by the ministers and  made us look really good. Charge\'s detailed readout on members\' meetings is attached. Gregory Macris, Senior Watch Officer','Wheels-Up for OAS Mission in Honduras at 1858 EasternFyi Embassy Tegucigalpa notes that USG air support for the mission was greatly appreciated by the ministers and \" made us look really good.\" Charge\'s detailed readout on members\' meetings is attached. Gregory Macris, Senior Watch Officer'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'2817 - C05764530.txt','Wheels-Up for OAS Mission in Honduras at 1858 EasternWill call as I drive in about 20 min Can you talk? I\'ll be home until 10:30 when I start driving to the Hamptons. Fyi Embassy Tegucigalpa notes that USG air support for the mission was greatly appreciated by the ministers and  made us look really good. Charge\'s detailed readout on members\' meetings is attached. Gregory Macris, Senior Watch Officer 11c','Wheels-Up for OAS Mission in Honduras at 1858 EasternWill call as I drive in about 20 min Can you talk? I\'ll be home until 10:30 when I start driving to the Hamptons. Fyi Embassy Tegucigalpa notes that USG air support for the mission was greatly appreciated by the ministers and \" made us look really good.\" Charge\'s detailed readout on members\' meetings is attached. Gregory Macris, Senior Watch Officer 11c'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'2927 - C05764703.txt','(AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIORALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIOR AIDE SENIOR AIDE SENIOR AIDE Colleagues: An update from Embassy Tegucigalpa. AIDE Ambassador Llorens just spoke to Zelaya. He is in Honduras, he would not say where. We have confirmed with local UN that he is not in their building as local radio is reporting. Zelaya asked for assistance in setting up talks with the regime. He asked that an OAS official come to the country. Simon Henshaw Deputy Chief of Mission US Embassy Tegucigalpa AIDE (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIOR AIDE','(AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIORALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIOR AIDE SENIOR AIDE SENIOR AIDE Colleagues: An update from Embassy Tegucigalpa. AIDE Ambassador Llorens just spoke to Zelaya. He is in Honduras, he would not say where. We have confirmed with local UN that he is not in their building as local radio is reporting. Zelaya asked for assistance in setting up talks with the regime. He asked that an OAS official come to the country. Simon Henshaw Deputy Chief of Mission US Embassy Tegucigalpa AIDE (AP) OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA RETURNS TO HONDURAS AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS - SENIOR AIDE'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'3034 - C05764909.txt','Call from AriasFyi B6 Kelly, Craig A Webster, Christopher W I just received a call from Arias. He expressed his appreciation for everything the US had done in support of democracy in Honduras. He said the recent tough messages by Insulza, OAS Ambassadors and USG officials. strengthened by US sanctions, was having an impact on the M regime. He praised our decision to close the consulate and urged that we also move to take away tourist and business visas from key regime members and supporters. I told him we were working on implementing the visa and other measures which I expected could be announced soon. Arias was critical of Z saying his recent public statements continued to be unhelpful. He described Z\'s statement advocating the death penalty (presumably to apply to his political enemies) and asking for the extension of his term in office as disastrous. He said that Insulza had made the right call by not allowing Z to address the OASGA. We agreed the influence of FM Rodas over Z was highly negative, I told Arias I would be back in Honduras tomorrow and planned in the coming days to press influential political, business and civil society and urge support for the immediate signing of the Si Accord. Arias and I agreed to stay in close touch in the coming days. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa 329','Call from AriasFyi B6 Kelly, Craig A; Webster, Christopher W; I just received a call from Arias. He expressed his appreciation for everything the US had done in support of democracy in Honduras. He said the recent tough messages by Insulza, OAS Ambassadors and USG officials. strengthened by US sanctions, was having an impact on the M regime. He praised our decision to close the consulate and urged that we also move to take away tourist and business visas from key regime members and supporters. I told him we were working on implementing the visa and other measures which I expected could be announced soon. Arias was critical of Z saying his recent public statements continued to be unhelpful. He described Z\'s statement advocating the death penalty (presumably to apply to his political enemies) and asking for the extension of his term in office as \"disastrous\". He said that Insulza had made the right call by not allowing Z to address the OASGA. We agreed the influence of FM Rodas over Z was highly negative, I told Arias I would be back in Honduras tomorrow and planned in the coming days to press influential political, business and civil society and urge support for the immediate signing of the Si Accord. Arias and I agreed to stay in close touch in the coming days. Hugo Llorens Ambassador U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa 329'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'3035 - C05764911.txt','Honduras: Maybe, maybeFyi Attached is from Lew Amselem, our rep to OAS. He gives a readout of his conversation today with Arias Accord negotiator Jon Biehl. Some nice comments about S from Biehi and Arias. I will forward another note from Hugo Llorens with similar message. Best, ck','Honduras: Maybe, maybeFyi Attached is from Lew Amselem, our rep to OAS. He gives a readout of his conversation today with Arias Accord negotiator Jon Biehl. Some nice comments about S from Biehi and Arias. I will forward another note from Hugo Llorens with similar message. Best, ck'),(8.595370972461062,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,2,'3176 - C05765224.txt','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'3178 - C05765230.txt','UpdateHad lengthy talk w Z. Could not turn him around on his desire to pull out from Accord despite a lengthy effort. He believes M not negotiating in good faith. Says he has direct channel to M and the word back is that M not willing to implement Accord. Z claims his prestige and that of US and OAS are on the line if there is no dignified way out. He said he was most appreciative of strong support from the US. He said he planned to call Lagos and Solis and explain his reasons on the matter. Z said he would keep the door open if M was willing to offer a creative and serious way out. He asked that I discuss w Corrales, Reina and the OAS. We just discussed various ways to manage this situation. Suggest conference call. Hugo','UpdateHad lengthy talk w Z. Could not turn him around on his desire to pull out from Accord despite a lengthy effort. He believes M not negotiating in good faith. Says he has direct channel to M and the word back is that M not willing to implement Accord. Z claims his prestige and that of US and OAS are on the line if there is no dignified way out. He said he was most appreciative of strong support from the US. He said he planned to call Lagos and Solis and explain his reasons on the matter. Z said he would keep the door open if M was willing to offer a creative and serious way out. He asked that I discuss w Corrales, Reina and the OAS. We just discussed various ways to manage this situation. Suggest conference call. Hugo'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'3652 - C05766480.txt','Honduras statementThe team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.','Honduras statementThe team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for the Honduran people. The president-elect who emerges from an election deemed free and fair will have a unique opportunity to promote that vital mission.'),(4.297685486230531,4.297685486230531,2500,'Organization_of_American_States',34,1,'3654 - C05766484.txt','Honduras statementOf course! I would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelayas restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for','Honduras statementOf course! I would like to sign off on this tomorrow when I can better review it. Is that ok? The team proposes to release the following statement under your name tomorrow I think it works. Please let me know what you think: Statement by the Secretary On the Restoration of Democratic and Constitutional Order In Honduras November 27, 2009 The United States remains committed to help restore the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras in the wake of the June 28 coup d\'etat that removed President Zelaya and led to the suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. As part of that effort, it is essential for both parties in Honduras to implement the measures they agreed to in the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, including the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation and the December 2 congressional vote on President Zelaya\"s restitution. These are vital elements of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, and the Honduran people and the international community expect an expeditious determination. We look forward to the Congressional deliberations getting underway as announced. The November 29 national elections are another critical step in the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order in Honduras. The electoral process -- launched well before June 28 and involving legitimate candidates representing parties with longstanding democratic traditions from a broad ideological spectrum -- is conducted under the stewardship of the non-partisan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which was also selected before the coup. The electoral renewal of presidential, congressional and mayoral mandates, enshrined in the Honduran constitution, is an inalienable expression of the sovereign will of the citizens of Honduras. We wish the Honduran people well as they choose their new leaders on Sunday, and we urge all sides to exercise their rights peacefully. The holding of a free, fair and transparent election is necessary but not sufficient for Honduras to reestablish the democratic and constitutional order. In order to help achieve that objective, we will continue, along with others in the region, to support the step-by-step implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord as a democratic way forward for'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Organization_of_Ukrainian_Nationalists',1,1,'2858 - C05764601.txt','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogGriginal Message If u go to the actual website it has a great pic. Who says ca.i good poky changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm Sometimes impowtarit salts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphere. (hey just creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. UiaaLe riilary Ciinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Geri- tai Asseintily meeting next focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a question, she gave an answer that one top State Department official characterized as historic because it for the thara..:terike6 corruption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue. conunenz resona te.s on several levels. On the one, perhaps dosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the iVicCheystal&epory whic,r iderVd,Sies abus--: , of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go 1YOITi as e.,lorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Itrf . there e,e, bleiaeler C.orrupticn the Ille\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security th knits :itates taws. ,N.lether the concern is illegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons of mass thifTurt:icir, terrorism rrr insurgendes, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, times oun\'t Identify and bathe corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as a \'c1 society Eui-31.-,E..ri:Et,itig neve( once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address vithise, to simply .zgRi4st it is ericie..nic the world over and simply a way business gets done among esvN:,EI:,,,in the wood. is s.imply reckless. ? 1) e: is . eiement of top national security threats ... requires far more than mere po e:e or the wordiy bat linriteo capaoilities of NC5Os like Transparency International. It is a job that on the r 7esc.vices to identify and track targets and on the other demands the p.:11:1:y,Tok.Ns roans of those who are the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top s,.indlcates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last . 1 .-7 art} riat.liers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of ,l?tYw it ? rSI(?ri Uompany, Climon\'s remarks are important. But if she and the aomimsdation pian to systernatkaily go aster the cc fruptori that is linked to many if not most of our greatest','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogGriginal Message If u go to the actual website it has a great pic. Who says ca.i good poky changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm Sometimes impowtarit salts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphere. (hey just creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. UiaaLe riilary Ciinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Geri- tai Asseintily meeting next focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a question, she gave an answer that one top State Department official characterized as \"historic\" because it \"for the thara..:terike6 corruption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue.\" conunenz resona te.s on several levels. On the one, perhaps dosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the iVicCheystal&epory whic,r iderVd,Sies abus--: , of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go 1YOITi as e.,lorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Itrf . there e,e, bleiaeler C.orrupticn the Ille\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security th; knits :itates taws. ,N.lether the concern is illegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons of mass thifTurt:icir, terrorism rrr insurgendes, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, times oun\'t Identify and bathe corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as a \'c1 society\" Eui-31.-,E..ri:Et,itig neve( once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address vithise, to simply ;;;.zgRi4st it is ericie..nic the world over and simply a way business gets done among esv;N:,EI:,,,in the wood. is s.imply reckless. ? 1) e: is ;.; eiement of top national security threats ... requires far more than mere po e:e or the wordiy bat linriteo capaoilities of NC5Os like Transparency International. It is a job that on the r 7esc.vices to identify and track targets and on the other demands the p.:11:1:y,Tok.Ns roans of those who are the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top s,.indlcates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last . 1 .-7 art} riat.liers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of ,l?tYw it ? rSI;(?ri Uompany, Climon\'s remarks are important. But if she and the aomimsdation pian to systernatk;aily go aster the cc fruptori that is linked to many if not most of our greatest'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Organization_of_Womens_Freedom_in_Iraq',1,2,'1455 - C05761188.txt','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq. Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen. A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut. Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue. She said that many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little','[InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique Fwd: [InsidersOut] my latest: Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder TechniqueFYI You guys will have to deal with this at some point if not already. Iraqi Gays Face Gruesome Torture/ Murder Technique ? By: DOUG IRELAND GAY CITY NEWS, 04/30/2009 http://gavcitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20307475&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept id=569346&rfi=6 As the murder campaign targeting Iraqi gays intensifies, a leading Arabic television network last week revealed the use of a horrifying new form of lethal torture against Iraqi gay men - anti-gay Shiite death squads are sealing their anuses with a powerful glue, then inducing diarrhea, which leads to a painful and agonizing death. The use of this stomach-turning new torture was first reported by the Al Arabiya network, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and was alerted to the story by a leading Iraqi feminist and human rights activist. Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organization of Women\'s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), told Al Arabiya that the torture substance \"is an Iranian-manufactured glue that, if applied to the skin, sticks to it and can only be removed by surgery. After they glue the anuses of homosexuals, they give them a drink that causes diarrhea. Since the anus is closed, the diarrhea causes death. Videos of this form of torture are being distributed on mobile telephones in Iraq.\" Al Arabiya said its reporter confirmed the use of this anal torture by \"visiting the Baghdad morgue in Bab-al-Moazaam in central Baghdad, where Neman Mohsen, the medical examiner, confirmed they have the bodies of seven homosexuals in the morgue. He said, \'We were not able to identify the culprits, who dumped the bodies in front of the morgue and fled without being seen.\" A two-person team from Human Rights Watch (HRW) currently in Iraq to investigate persecution of LGBT people has also confirmed the use of this form of torture. In a widely-circulated email from Iraq, the head of HRW\'s LGBT desk, Scott Long, said he and his colleague had gathered evidence which confirms the Al Arabiya report and that HRW would make its own detailed report after the organization\'s two staffers return to the United States next week. OWFI\'s Mohammed, the woman responsible for gathering information about the use of this sadistic anal torture and passing it on to Al Arabiya, told Gay City News that \"the story was so horrific that when I first heard it from gay friends I didn\'t believe it. But then I investigated and found it was really true that the anuses of gay men were being glued shut.\" Speaking by telephone from Toronto, where she was on a brief visit to relatives before a scheduled return to Iraq next week, Mohammed told this reporter that, \"Fortunately, Al Arabiya has a very good human rights reporter, to whom I told what I had found, and he was able to confirm it by visiting the morgue.\" She said that \"many older women in my organization.were quite opposed to taking up the question of the persecution of homosexuals and didn\'t understand why it was important. But I firmly believe that misogyny and homophobia are two sides of the same coin, and that we had a duty to speak out against the persecution of gays in Iraq, which is so little'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Organized_crime',2,1,'213 - C05739810.txt','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Organized_crime',2,1,'216 - C05739813.txt','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ori_(Stargate)',1,1,'1088 - C05760336.txt','Mitchell docI like that. Can you prepare cover so I can give to him today? One thought on how to handle the Mitchell doc with the White House: I spoke with Mara a few minutes ago, who concurred with this approach. You may have discussed a different strategy with Mitchell.','Mitchell docI like that. Can you prepare cover so I can give to him today? One thought on how to handle the Mitchell doc with the White House: I spoke with Mara a few minutes ago, who concurred with this approach. You may have discussed a different strategy with Mitchell.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Orphanage',1,1,'3748 - C05766666.txt','update on 10 arresteesHere is info received from TF1, much of it not yet confirmed. TF1 is calling wife of arrestee in Idaho and NLCR rep in Cabrete, DR. Resending as I got non-deliverable messages CA TF-1 Representative TF5 rec\'d a call from in the justice building near the airport. reporting about 10 arrestees. Says they are currently I called Driver (wife of arrestee He gave me these contact numbers: Group also called Haiti Sharing Jesus Ministry, Inc. Orphanage run by Haitian priest Church from Meridien, Idaho already supported this orphanage. contacted Idaho church and said that he could no longer care for the children. The group had already started construction of an orphanage in Cabrete(sp) in the DR. The plan was to take the children to Cabrete and house them in a hotel the group had rented until the orphanage was complete. They were arrested at the border, waiting for permission for the DR consulate to take the children into the DR. It is not clear if they were seeking permission to remove the children form Haiti. states that the 10 have been sentenced for kidnapping. A asked if meant charged, but he said sentenced.','update on 10 arresteesHere is info received from TF1, much of it not yet confirmed. TF1 is calling wife of arrestee in Idaho and NLCR rep in Cabrete, DR. Resending as I got non-deliverable messages CA TF-1 Representative TF5 rec\'d a call from in the justice building near the airport. reporting about 10 arrestees. Says they are currently I called Driver (wife of arrestee He gave me these contact numbers: Group also called Haiti Sharing Jesus Ministry, Inc. Orphanage run by Haitian priest Church from Meridien, Idaho already supported this orphanage. contacted Idaho church and said that he could no longer care for the children. The group had already started construction of an orphanage in Cabrete(sp) in the DR. The plan was to take the children to Cabrete and house them in a hotel the group had rented until the orphanage was complete. They were arrested at the border, waiting for permission for the DR consulate to take the children into the DR. It is not clear if they were seeking permission to remove the children form Haiti. states that the 10 have been \"sentenced\" for kidnapping. A asked if meant charged, but he said sentenced.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Osama_al-Juwaili',3,1,'212 - C05739809.txt','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported loosely to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported \"loosely\" to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Osama_al-Juwaili',3,1,'213 - C05739810.txt','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Osama_al-Juwaili',3,1,'216 - C05739813.txt','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj','HRC friend 1-IFIC friendFYI latest. jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1.During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya\'sPrime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj\'s loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Osama_bin_Laden',2,1,'119 - C05739696.txt','H: UBL, AQ & Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL May 2, 2011 For Hillary','H: UBL, AQ & Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL May 2, 2011 For Hillary'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Osama_bin_Laden',2,1,'122 - C05739699.txt','H: UBL, AQ & Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL May 2, 2011 For Hillary','H: UBL, AQ & Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL May 2, 2011 For Hillary'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Óscar_Arias',2,1,'3133 - C05765071.txt','Hilda SolisTom and Craig-- I spoke w Secretary Solis and thanked her for going to Honduras. She is eager for your briefing and advice when you meet w her today. And it is very important that Craig is going w her to guide her thru this process. Oscar Arias told me he is very worried about whether the agreement will be implemented and is meeting w the leading Presidential candidate this week to urge that he produce his party\'s 55 votes for restitution. I also spoke w Insulza who is focussed on the elections which I told him we would fully support. Is there more we should be doing? Again, thanks for all your great work and good luck in the effort to get this across the finish line. Best, HRC','Hilda SolisTom and Craig-- I spoke w Secretary Solis and thanked her for going to Honduras. She is eager for your briefing and advice when you meet w her today. And it is very important that Craig is going w her to guide her thru this process. Oscar Arias told me he is very worried about whether the agreement will be implemented and is meeting w the leading Presidential candidate this week to urge that he produce his party\'s 55 votes for restitution. I also spoke w Insulza who is focussed on the elections which I told him we would fully support. Is there more we should be doing? Again, thanks for all your great work and good luck in the effort to get this across the finish line. Best, HRC'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Óscar_Arias',2,1,'3146 - C05765102.txt','Hilda SolisAm sure u saw but just in case Not sure if S saw this. My response to her note to me yesterday. Madame Secretary: Thank you for reaching out to Secretary Solis and convincing her to join the Verification Commission. She and Ricardo Lagos will make for a very high profile and effective international component of the Commission. We will meet with her this morning at 10 am to brief her for Tuesday\'s journey to Honduras. At this point, it appears we have a military aircraft available. The plan is for the U.S. Delegation to depart D.C., stop in Miami to pick up Ricardo Lagos, and arrive in Tegucigalpa together. We think this will send a powerful message to Hondurans and leave no doubt about our commitment to seeing this process through to a successful conclusion. You should be aware that Ambassador Hugo Llorens is under public assault. The Wall Street Journal dedicates its America\'s column this morning to attacking him and calling for his removal. Last Friday, Representative Connie Mack did Tom and Craig-- I spoke w Secretary Solis and thanked her for going to Honduras. She is eager for your briefing and advice when you meet w her today. And it is very important that Craig is going w her to guide her thru this process. Oscar Arias told me he is very worried about whether the agreement will be implemented and is meeting w the leading Presidential candidate this week to urge that he produce his party\'s 55 votes for restitution. I also spoke w Insulza who is focussed on the elections which I told him we would fully support. Is there more we should be doing? Again, thanks for all your great work and good luck in the effort to get this across the finish line. Best, HRC','Hilda SolisAm sure u saw but just in case Not sure if S saw this. My response to her note to me yesterday. Madame Secretary: Thank you for reaching out to Secretary Solis and convincing her to join the Verification Commission. She and Ricardo Lagos will make for a very high profile and effective international component of the Commission. We will meet with her this morning at 10 am to brief her for Tuesday\'s journey to Honduras. At this point, it appears we have a military aircraft available. The plan is for the U.S. Delegation to depart D.C., stop in Miami to pick up Ricardo Lagos, and arrive in Tegucigalpa together. We think this will send a powerful message to Hondurans and leave no doubt about our commitment to seeing this process through to a successful conclusion. You should be aware that Ambassador Hugo Llorens is under public assault. The Wall Street Journal dedicates its America\'s column this morning to attacking him and calling for his removal. Last Friday, Representative Connie Mack did Tom and Craig-- I spoke w Secretary Solis and thanked her for going to Honduras. She is eager for your briefing and advice when you meet w her today. And it is very important that Craig is going w her to guide her thru this process. Oscar Arias told me he is very worried about whether the agreement will be implemented and is meeting w the leading Presidential candidate this week to urge that he produce his party\'s 55 votes for restitution. I also spoke w Insulza who is focussed on the elections which I told him we would fully support. Is there more we should be doing? Again, thanks for all your great work and good luck in the effort to get this across the finish line. Best, HRC'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Oslo',4,1,'2707 - C05764298.txt','Rose....Thanks, Also, Sergei Kislyak told me last evening that the change in administrations here + the missile defense decision made it much easier for Russia to be helpful on Iran last week. Re connecting, I\'m off this evening to Rhodes, Athens, Paris, Oslo, & Istanbul, but I can be reached via my office as I bounce around. Cheers, S. Thx for passing on the feedback which I will share w her. Let\'s plan another catch up call. I\'m copying my assistant, Lauren, to try to schedule for us. briefed a group of wonks at Brookings tonite. Superbly impressive & persuasive. Low-key mastery & confidence. Congrats on having her on your team & leading these negs.','Rose....Thanks, Also, Sergei Kislyak told me last evening that the change in administrations here + the missile defense decision made it much easier for Russia to be helpful on Iran last week. Re connecting, I\'m off this evening to Rhodes, Athens, Paris, Oslo, & Istanbul, but I can be reached via my office as I bounce around. Cheers, S. Thx for passing on the feedback which I will share w her. Let\'s plan another catch up call. I\'m copying my assistant, Lauren, to try to schedule for us. briefed a group of wonks at Brookings tonite. Superbly impressive & persuasive. Low-key mastery & confidence. Congrats on having her on your team & leading these negs.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Oslo',4,1,'2880 - C05764630.txt','Demarche on UNGA redlinesFYI: We will send today for your review and approval a demarche describing the circumstances in which the U.S. would walk out of speeches at the UN General Assembly and asking countries to join us in the walkout. Note that we are differing from past practice when we simply did not have anyone in the U.S. seat during speeches by certain countries. This year an appropriate-level individual will be behind the U.S. placard for all speeches and will remain unless these redlines are crossed. This demarche is going out to EU member state capitals, as well as Oslo, Reykjavik, Ottawa, Canberra, Wellington, Tokyo, Seoul, Buenos Aires, Bogota, San Jose, and Montevideo. USUN asks that our posts deliver the demarche in advance of an EU political directors meeting on this issue in New York Monday morning our time. The background portion of the cable, which discusses EU internal dynamics on this issue, is classified, but the unclassified talking points will come to you for your review.','Demarche on UNGA redlinesFYI: We will send today for your review and approval a demarche describing the circumstances in which the U.S. would walk out of speeches at the UN General Assembly and asking countries to join us in the walkout. Note that we are differing from past practice when we simply did not have anyone in the U.S. seat during speeches by certain countries. This year an appropriate-level individual will be behind the U.S. placard for all speeches and will remain unless these redlines are crossed. This demarche is going out to EU member state capitals, as well as Oslo, Reykjavik, Ottawa, Canberra, Wellington, Tokyo, Seoul, Buenos Aires, Bogota, San Jose, and Montevideo. USUN asks that our posts deliver the demarche in advance of an EU political directors meeting on this issue in New York Monday morning our time. The background portion of the cable, which discusses EU internal dynamics on this issue, is classified, but the unclassified talking points will come to you for your review.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Oslo',4,1,'3087 - C05764996.txt','buss in Oslo Congrats...Just leaving Oslo. Jonas Store sure appreciates his good working rel with you, and seems super eager to help on Afpak. Rumor is that, with elecitons behind them, he may be moved to (get this!) the health ministry. He\'s mum on subject, but it makes political sense in Norway. Rumored rpt rumored successor is Jan Egeland-who would be a very good choice, though Jonas is in a class by himself. Off to Istanbul. Cheers. Thx. I just spoke w George from the plane before landing oin Dublin and I agree. Safe travels. ... on Armenia-Turkey. Tough stuff, I know. Great accomplishment. I\'m in Greece. George P will be big help. S','buss in Oslo Congrats...Just leaving Oslo. Jonas Store sure appreciates his good working rel with you, and seems super eager to help on Afpak. Rumor is that, with elecitons behind them, he may be moved to (get this!) the health ministry. He\'s mum on subject, but it makes political sense in Norway. Rumored rpt rumored successor is Jan Egeland-who would be a very good choice, though Jonas is in a class by himself. Off to Istanbul. Cheers. Thx. I just spoke w George from the plane before landing oin Dublin and I agree. Safe travels. ... on Armenia-Turkey. Tough stuff, I know. Great accomplishment. I\'m in Greece. George P will be big help. S'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Oslo',4,1,'3154 - C05765145.txt','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately, the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. I think we should ... get on it and get with it. It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an unprecedented offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli restraint in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, unprecedented, even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan falls far short of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it unprecedented, which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah you stand there guardedly optimistic in public in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. \"We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately,\" the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. \"I think we should ... get on it and get with it.\" It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an \"unprecedented\" offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli \"restraint\" in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, \"unprecedented,\" even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan \"falls far short\" of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it \"unprecedented,\" which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East; clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah; you stand there \"guardedly optimistic\" in public; in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Ottawa',1,1,'2880 - C05764630.txt','Demarche on UNGA redlinesFYI: We will send today for your review and approval a demarche describing the circumstances in which the U.S. would walk out of speeches at the UN General Assembly and asking countries to join us in the walkout. Note that we are differing from past practice when we simply did not have anyone in the U.S. seat during speeches by certain countries. This year an appropriate-level individual will be behind the U.S. placard for all speeches and will remain unless these redlines are crossed. This demarche is going out to EU member state capitals, as well as Oslo, Reykjavik, Ottawa, Canberra, Wellington, Tokyo, Seoul, Buenos Aires, Bogota, San Jose, and Montevideo. USUN asks that our posts deliver the demarche in advance of an EU political directors meeting on this issue in New York Monday morning our time. The background portion of the cable, which discusses EU internal dynamics on this issue, is classified, but the unclassified talking points will come to you for your review.','Demarche on UNGA redlinesFYI: We will send today for your review and approval a demarche describing the circumstances in which the U.S. would walk out of speeches at the UN General Assembly and asking countries to join us in the walkout. Note that we are differing from past practice when we simply did not have anyone in the U.S. seat during speeches by certain countries. This year an appropriate-level individual will be behind the U.S. placard for all speeches and will remain unless these redlines are crossed. This demarche is going out to EU member state capitals, as well as Oslo, Reykjavik, Ottawa, Canberra, Wellington, Tokyo, Seoul, Buenos Aires, Bogota, San Jose, and Montevideo. USUN asks that our posts deliver the demarche in advance of an EU political directors meeting on this issue in New York Monday morning our time. The background portion of the cable, which discusses EU internal dynamics on this issue, is classified, but the unclassified talking points will come to you for your review.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Ottoman_Empire',5,1,'1007 - C05760216.txt','Bravo!What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you walked the walk over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit.','Bravo!What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good positive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you \"walked the walk\" over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Ottoman_Empire',5,1,'2864 - C05764609.txt','Nalbandian statement/S CallsPhil wanted you to see before your turkish call. Nalbandian statement: The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants. Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent meetings of Aliyev-Medvedev-Sargsian. We are much closer to a Karabakh solution. Without that issue being resolved, it is impossible for our side to take this step. Armenia must free itself of being led by the diaspora. Armenia doesn\'t get any benefit from the diaspora. The diaspora scores points by using Armenia. That\'s what it does. The diaspora in the U.S. and France does this.','Nalbandian statement/S CallsPhil wanted you to see before your turkish call. Nalbandian statement: \"The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants.\" Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: \"Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent meetings of Aliyev-Medvedev-Sargsian. We are much closer to a Karabakh solution. Without that issue being resolved, it is impossible for our side to take this step. Armenia must free itself of being led by the diaspora. Armenia doesn\'t get any benefit from the diaspora. The diaspora scores points by using Armenia. That\'s what it does. The diaspora in the U.S. and France does this.\"'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Ottoman_Empire',5,1,'2868 - C05764616.txt','Nalbandian statement/S CallsAre you willing to call nalbandian today? See phils note below and we also have a call sheet coming your way. Huma: will she be able to call Sargsian? Highly recommend given ongoing. Thanks. Nalbandian statement: The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants. Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent','Nalbandian statement/S CallsAre you willing to call nalbandian today? See phils note below and we also have a call sheet coming your way. Huma: will she be able to call Sargsian? Highly recommend given ongoing. Thanks. Nalbandian statement: \"The Turkish side is informed and we are confident that they realize that we exclude the conditioning of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations on steps toward the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Trying to link these two processes could lead to the failure of both. A number of countries, including those of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, have the same position. They have said many times that the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia must be without preconditions. With this mutual understanding, we have started and conducted negotiations and come to agreements that are reflected in the initialed protocols. If the Turkish leadership has problems with the signing of these documents, they should not try to solve them by distorting the spirit, essence, and goals of the initialed documents. The signing and implementation of the agreed documents is a process that is full of difficulties. Nevertheless, Armenia is ready to respect the agreements and move forward If the current authorities in Turkey are not ready to accept the fact of the genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire, then they are at least obliged to show respect toward the survivors of the Armenian genocide and their descendants.\" Huma can you make sure S sees this before calls. Erdogan quote: \"Until the Karabakh issue is solved we cannot open the border. We have told them that already. We cannot open the border until the Azerbaijani Armenian conflict is overcome. There are frequent'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Ottoman_Empire',5,1,'2957 - C05764765.txt','Bravo!What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good poSitive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you walked the walk over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit.','Bravo!What a remarkable achievement to get the Turks and Armenians to come this far together. You are deservedly getting good poSitive press for your efforts. I just wanted you to know that the women in NI with whom you \"walked the walk\" over the years are eagerly looking forward to seeing you. They were so incredibly helpful during your campaign telling the story of what you did to support them, and as we know -- and as they have shown -- women are critical both to the peace process and to the peace holding. Inez is planning to welcome you with a few words -- as she has done for over a decade. I will be with you all in spirit.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Ottoman_Empire',5,1,'30 - C05739591.txt','chris Stevens mission chris stevens missionSee note below Jake and Huma, Please find below a status report on Chris Stevens mission to Benghazi. Thanks. Tim Status update on the Chris Stevens mission to Benghazi: The current game plan is for Mr. Stevens to move no later than Wednesday from Malta to Benghazi. He will stage off shore initially for a one day visit during which he will have meetings with TNC interlocutors and get a sense of the situation on the ground. The goal of this one day trip is for him to lay the groundwork for a stay of up to 30 days. He will be accompanied by a DS team, a staff member from Embassy Tripoli and the leader of USAID\'s DART team. With the support of Ambassador Cretz and Embassy Tripoli, Mr Stevens is in contact with TNC members on the ground in Benghazi and elsewhere the team is also in contact with other diplomatic missions and NGOs in Benghazi. We expect to get support in particular from the Turks who have a consulate in Benghazi. Mr. Stevens team has been in touch with Africom planners on the details of the mission. We have made the official request for support from OSD but have yet to get approval. Once we have that ? and we hope that will be very soon -- we will be able to move forward with the planning. Rena Bitter Director, State Department Operations Center 202 647 2522 BitterR@state,gov','chris Stevens mission chris stevens missionSee note below Jake and Huma, Please find below a status report on Chris Stevens mission to Benghazi. Thanks. Tim Status update on the Chris Stevens mission to Benghazi: The current game plan is for Mr. Stevens to move no later than Wednesday from Malta to Benghazi. He will stage off shore initially for a one day visit during which he will have meetings with TNC interlocutors and get a sense of the situation on the ground. The goal of this one day trip is for him to lay the groundwork for a stay of up to 30 days. He will be accompanied by a DS team, a staff member from Embassy Tripoli and the leader of USAID\'s DART team. With the support of Ambassador Cretz and Embassy Tripoli, Mr Stevens is in contact with TNC members on the ground in Benghazi and elsewhere; the team is also in contact with other diplomatic missions and NGOs in Benghazi. We expect to get support in particular from the Turks who have a consulate in Benghazi. Mr. Stevens team has been in touch with Africom planners on the details of the mission. We have made the official request for support from OSD but have yet to get approval. Once we have that ? and we hope that will be very soon -- we will be able to move forward with the planning. Rena Bitter Director, State Department Operations Center 202 647 2522 BitterR@state,gov'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Our_Common_Future',1,1,'1277 - C05760648.txt','SER speech for Peres conferenceMitchell\'s team should review. FYI below Hi Cheryl, Here is the draft of Susan\'s speech for Peres conf. We r circulating today. w/in State NSC. Please let me know if you have any thoughts/ concerns Brooke DRAFT FOR REVIEW 10/15/09 9 p.m. The Responsibility We Share for Our Common Future Remarks by Ambassador Susan E. Rice,','SER speech for Peres conferenceMitchell\'s team should review. FYI below Hi Cheryl, Here is the draft of Susan\'s speech for Peres conf. We r circulating today. w/in State NSC. Please let me know if you have any thoughts/ concerns Brooke DRAFT FOR REVIEW 10/15/09 9 p.m. The Responsibility We Share for Our Common Future Remarks by Ambassador Susan E. Rice,'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Our_Mutual_Friend',1,1,'3001 - C05764853.txt','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiIRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my longstanding commitment to assist the Haitian people in their pursuit of a stable, prosperous and democratic future. During my trip to Haiti, I was reminded of the tremendous challenges facing this island nation. The U.N.\'s appointment of President Clinton as special envoy to Haiti has helped to keep a much-needed spotlight on Haiti. President Clinton\'s appointment of Dr. Paul Farmer as the Deputy U.N. Special Envoy for Haiti, adds an invaluable wealth of experience and knowledge to the U.N.\'s work in Haiti. As a founder of Partners in Health and the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti, Dr. Farmer has demonstrated a selfless commitment to the advancement of health and democracy in Haiti for the past 20 years. I have witnessed firsthand Dr. Farmer\'s dedication to helping improve the lives of those in need. He has strong south Florida ties. I am proud to call him a friend, along with our mutual friend, Jennie Block, who has also worked so hard on issues of concern to the Haitian community. I understand that the conference on the Inter-American Development Bank in Haiti went quite well. I was pleased to see that the United Nations voted unanimously this week to extend the authorization for the U.N. Mission in Haiti for another year. I would also like to take a moment to express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in last weekend\'s plane crash during a U.N. mission. The U.N. mission in Haiti has helped to play an important role in bringing security and stability to some of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Haiti. I continue to support its mission and the many men and women from around the world who work to carry it out.','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiIRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my longstanding commitment to assist the Haitian people in their pursuit of a stable, prosperous and democratic future. During my trip to Haiti, I was reminded of the tremendous challenges facing this island nation. The U.N.\'s appointment of President Clinton as special envoy to Haiti has helped to keep a much-needed spotlight on Haiti. President Clinton\'s appointment of Dr. Paul Farmer as the Deputy U.N. Special Envoy for Haiti, adds an invaluable wealth of experience and knowledge to the U.N.\'s work in Haiti. As a founder of Partners in Health and the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti, Dr. Farmer has demonstrated a selfless commitment to the advancement of health and democracy in Haiti for the past 20 years. I have witnessed firsthand Dr. Farmer\'s dedication to helping improve the lives of those in need. He has strong south Florida ties. I am proud to call him a friend, along with our mutual friend, Jennie Block, who has also worked so hard on issues of concern to the Haitian community. I understand that the conference on the Inter-American Development Bank in Haiti went quite well. I was pleased to see that the United Nations voted unanimously this week to extend the authorization for the U.N. Mission in Haiti for another year. I would also like to take a moment to express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in last weekend\'s plane crash during a U.N. mission. The U.N. mission in Haiti has helped to play an important role in bringing security and stability to some of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Haiti. I continue to support its mission and the many men and women from around the world who work to carry it out.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Outing',1,1,'1753 - C05761825.txt','Sydney BlumenthalFyi FYI, we have heard from an AP reporter that Sydney outed himself about coming to the Department, mentioning it without realizing he was talking to someone who actually covers our building. PJ 34','Sydney BlumenthalFyi FYI, we have heard from an AP reporter that Sydney outed himself about coming to the Department, mentioning it without realizing he was talking to someone who actually covers our building. PJ 34'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Outlook.com',1,1,'3571 - C05766273.txt','UPDATE: Death of Death ofHere is an update on the return of the remains Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:53:58 +0545 Colleaaues? Please let me know if Ops can be of further assistance. Best, Dana Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 Ruth Branson is added to distribution. Thanks, Clay Clay - many thanks for the update. Could you also keep ruth branson, the ocs duty officer, apprised of developments? She\'s not on our duty principals\' collective. Best, M This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Embassy Kathmandu is standing by to assist. Nepal is currently in the middle of the national holiday of Dashain when most things are closed. The embassy is closed for normal business on Monday and Tuesday and will reopen on Wednesday 9/30, however we will open to do whatever is necessary to assist. I am in contact with in Chengdu. Tina Onufer, US Consul Regards, Clay Adler Consul US Embassy Kathmandu +977-1-400-7200 x.4126 (office) adlerck@state.gov Colleagues: Regards, Michael T. Pascual Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-O) PascualMTstate.gov 202-647-1512 Hotmail has ever-growing storage! Don\'t worry about storage limits. Check it out.','UPDATE: Death of Death ofHere is an update on the return of the remains Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:53:58 +0545 Colleaaues? Please let me know if Ops can be of further assistance. Best, Dana Dana L. Banks Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-0) 202-647-1512 Ruth Branson is added to distribution. Thanks, Clay Clay - many thanks for the update. Could you also keep ruth branson, the ocs duty officer, apprised of developments? She\'s not on our duty principals\' collective. Best, M This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Embassy Kathmandu is standing by to assist. Nepal is currently in the middle of the national holiday of Dashain when most things are closed. The embassy is closed for normal business on Monday and Tuesday and will reopen on Wednesday 9/30, however we will open to do whatever is necessary to assist. I am in contact with in Chengdu. Tina Onufer, US Consul Regards, Clay Adler Consul US Embassy Kathmandu +977-1-400-7200 x.4126 (office) adlerck@state.gov Colleagues: Regards, Michael T. Pascual Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/ES-O) PascualMTstate.gov; 202-647-1512 Hotmail has ever-growing storage! Don\'t worry about storage limits. Check it out.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Out_&amp_Equal',1,1,'2976 - C05764806.txt','Tremendous thanks to Secretary ClintonI thought you might want to share this with the Secretary. Dear Secretary Clinton, It is with great pride and a full heart that I write to thank you for your personal, videotaped message congratulating Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA) on winning this year\'s Outie award for best LGBT employee resource group by Out & Equal Workplace Advocates . Your message and the significance carried in delivering it personally was reflected in the silence that came over the audience of over 2,000 people when you began speaking and the furious applause heard afterwards. While not the only GLIFAA member in attendance that night to receive the award, as the only Foreign Service Officer there to witness the event, the award held special significance for me. Your message had the greatest impact on everyone attending the Out & Equal Summit this year, but as a direct beneficiary of your work I was especially touched and awed. It is you, Under Secretary Kennedy, and all the senior staff of the Department that truly deserve this honor. As an FSO with a domestic partner, your efforts to bring equality to State have allowed me to stay in a career I love. Thank you for all you are doing for the LGBT community, for the Foreign and Civil Service, and for the opportunity to attend such a conference. I am once again proud to represent the Foreign Service, the Department of State, and the Bureau of Intelligence and Research. With tremendous gratitude and warm regards,','Tremendous thanks to Secretary ClintonI thought you might want to share this with the Secretary. Dear Secretary Clinton, It is with great pride and a full heart that I write to thank you for your personal, videotaped message congratulating Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA) on winning this year\'s \"Outie\" award for best LGBT employee resource group by Out & Equal Workplace Advocates . Your message and the significance carried in delivering it personally was reflected in the silence that came over the audience of over 2,000 people when you began speaking and the furious applause heard afterwards. While not the only GLIFAA member in attendance that night to receive the award, as the only Foreign Service Officer there to witness the event, the award held special significance for me. Your message had the greatest impact on everyone attending the Out & Equal Summit this year, but as a direct beneficiary of your work I was especially touched and awed. It is you, Under Secretary Kennedy, and all the senior staff of the Department that truly deserve this honor. As an FSO with a domestic partner, your efforts to bring equality to State have allowed me to stay in a career I love. Thank you for all you are doing for the LGBT community, for the Foreign and Civil Service, and for the opportunity to attend such a conference. I am once again proud to represent the Foreign Service, the Department of State, and the Bureau of Intelligence and Research. With tremendous gratitude and warm regards,'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Out_for_Justice',2,1,'1033 - C05760248.txt','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as terrorist and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5','What can we do?Pis read the following. I\'ve followed this case Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated. A Turkish Kurd, Parlak was granted political asylum in 1992. It was before our government got cozier with Turkey, before it re-classified some of the Kurdish separatist movement as \"terrorist\" and before the attacks of Sept. 11. With 9/11, Ibrahim Parlak\'s horror began anew. Suddenly he looked different to the newly created Department of Homeland Security and to the Justice Department\'s Immigration courts. Instead of seeing a hard-working, tax-paying Chamber of Commerce member who ran Cafe Gulistan, a small Middle Eastern restaurant in the resort town of Harbert, Mich., tlie feds now saw an international menace. In 2004, the FBI grabbed Parlak and locked him up. If it hadn\'t been for a volunteer team of lawyers, including a Reagan-appointed former U.S. attorney, a former FBI anti- terrorism legal adviser and the bipartisan intervention of Michigan\'s Sen. Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat, and Rep. Fred Upton, a conservative Republican, Parlak would still be in jail. Thanks to them, this 47-year-old father of a 12-year-old girl is temporarily free. But just barely. The newest outrage is the 2-1 decision issued by Cincinnati\'s 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the same day Holder launched his torture inquiry. B5'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Out_for_Justice',2,1,'1073 - C05760312.txt','What can we do?Thx. Pls read the following. I\'ve followed this case B6 B5 Sullivan, Jacob J B6 B5 Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated.','What can we do?Thx. Pls read the following. I\'ve followed this case B6 B5 Sullivan, Jacob J B6 B5 Torture on homefront cries out for justice Comments <http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1734591,CST-EDT-caro126.article> August 26, 2009 BY CAROL MARIN <mailto:cmarin@suntimes.com> Sun-Times Columnist The feds can\'t -- just yet -- deport Michigan restaurateur Ibrahim Parlak to his native Turkey. But they are frighteningly closer. And the irony screams out. Carol Mann On Monday, the same day Eric Holder, President Obama\'s attorney general, announced he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether torture was used by the CIA to extract confessions from foreign suspects, a U.S. appeals court at the behest of the U.S. government ruled that it didn\'t have a problem sending Parlak back to the country where he was tortured -- imprisoned for 17 months, shocked with electrodes, hung by his arms and sexually violated.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Oval_Office',10,1,'1141 - C05760404.txt','Mini scheduleTell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am 11:25 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 1:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30pm SCHEDULING W/HUMA AND LONA 2:00pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 2:30 pm 3:30 pm 3:50 pm 3:55 pm OFFICE TIME Secretary\'s Office BILATERAL w/SAUDI FOREIGN MINISTER PRINCE SAUD AL FAISAL James Madison Room, 8th Floor, *Camera Spray at Top PHOTO w/ BOARD OF GAYS AND LESBIANS IN FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES Secretary\'s Outer Office 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/ALGERIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MOURAD 4:30 pm MEDELCI Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at bottom. 4:30pm BRIEFING w/RICH VERMA AND TODD STERN Can you pis send me a copy for today?','Mini scheduleTell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am 11:25 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 1:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30pm SCHEDULING W/HUMA AND LONA 2:00pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 2:30 pm 3:30 pm 3:50 pm 3:55 pm OFFICE TIME Secretary\'s Office BILATERAL w/SAUDI FOREIGN MINISTER PRINCE SAUD AL FAISAL James Madison Room, 8th Floor, *Camera Spray at Top PHOTO w/ BOARD OF GAYS AND LESBIANS IN FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES Secretary\'s Outer Office 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/ALGERIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MOURAD 4:30 pm MEDELCI Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at bottom. 4:30pm BRIEFING w/RICH VERMA AND TODD STERN Can you pis send me a copy for today?'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Oval_Office',10,1,'1142 - C05760405.txt','Mini schedulePls tell Huma and all I\'m still in the lunch so apologize ti Saud. Will do Tell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER 11:25 am SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM 12:15 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM 1:15 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department Can you pls send me a copy for today?','Mini schedulePls tell Huma and all I\'m still in the lunch so apologize ti Saud. Will do Tell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER 11:25 am SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM 12:15 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM 1:15 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department Can you pls send me a copy for today?'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Oval_Office',10,1,'1145 - C05760408.txt','Mini scheduleComing now. Where should I go? Will do Tell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am 11:25 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am 12:00 pm 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 1:15 pm POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm . ARRIVE State Department Can you pls send me a copy for today?','Mini scheduleComing now. Where should I go? Will do Tell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am 11:25 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am 12:00 pm 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 1:15 pm POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm . ARRIVE State Department Can you pls send me a copy for today?'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Oval_Office',10,1,'1288 - C05760667.txt','Learning the hard wayFYI Learning the hard way Mar 26th 2009 From The Economist print edition Barack Obama may at last be getting a grip. But he still needs to show more leadership, at home and abroad HILLARY CLINTON\'S most effective quip, in her long struggle with Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination last year, was that the Oval Office is no place for on-the-job training. It went to the heart of the nagging worry about the silver-tongued young senator from Illinois: that he lacked even the slightest executive experience, and that in his brief career he had never really stood up to powerful interests, whether in his home city of Chicago or in the wider world. Might Mrs Clinton have been right about her foe? Not altogether. In foreign policy in particular Mr Obama has already done some commendable things. He has held out a sincere hand to Iran he has ordered Guantanamo closed within a year he has set himself firmly against torture. He has, as the world and this newspaper wanted, taken a less strident tone in dealing with friends and rivals alike. But at home Mr Obama has had a difficult start. His performance has been weaker than those who endorsed his candidacy, including this newspaper, had hoped. Many of his strongest supporters?liberal columnists, prominent donors, Democratic Party stalwarts?have started to question him. As for those not so beholden, polls show that independent voters again prefer Republicans to Democrats, a startling reversal of fortune in just a few weeks. Mr Obama\'s once-celestial approval ratings are about where George Bush\'s were at this stage in his awful presidency. Despite his resounding electoral victory, his solid majorities in both chambers of Congress and the obvious goodwill of the bulk of the electorate, Mr Obama has seemed curiously feeble. Empty posts, weak policies 6','Learning the hard wayFYI Learning the hard way Mar 26th 2009 From The Economist print edition Barack Obama may at last be getting a grip. But he still needs to show more leadership, at home and abroad HILLARY CLINTON\'S most effective quip, in her long struggle with Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination last year, was that the Oval Office is no place for on-the-job training. It went to the heart of the nagging worry about the silver-tongued young senator from Illinois: that he lacked even the slightest executive experience, and that in his brief career he had never really stood up to powerful interests, whether in his home city of Chicago or in the wider world. Might Mrs Clinton have been right about her foe? Not altogether. In foreign policy in particular Mr Obama has already done some commendable things. He has held out a sincere hand to Iran; he has ordered Guantanamo closed within a year; he has set himself firmly against torture. He has, as the world and this newspaper wanted, taken a less strident tone in dealing with friends and rivals alike. But at home Mr Obama has had a difficult start. His performance has been weaker than those who endorsed his candidacy, including this newspaper, had hoped. Many of his strongest supporters?liberal columnists, prominent donors, Democratic Party stalwarts?have started to question him. As for those not so beholden, polls show that independent voters again prefer Republicans to Democrats, a startling reversal of fortune in just a few weeks. Mr Obama\'s once-celestial approval ratings are about where George Bush\'s were at this stage in his awful presidency. Despite his resounding electoral victory, his solid majorities in both chambers of Congress and the obvious goodwill of the bulk of the electorate, Mr Obama has seemed curiously feeble. Empty posts, weak policies 6'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Oval_Office',10,1,'1535 - C05761329.txt','Mini Schedule Thursday, 4/23/098:10 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 8:30 am En route Rayburn House Office Building . 8:30 am ARRIVE Rayburn House Office Building 9:00 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 12:00 pm ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS Rayburn H.O.B. Room 2359 12:05 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:25 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR POTUS/VP MEETING 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:50 pm VIDEOTAPE MESSAGE FOR WORLD MALARIA DAY (T) 2:00 pm Marshall Room 2:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ANN HENRY 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/THAI FOREIGN MINISTER KASIT PIROMYA 3:00pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding 3:15 pm REMARKS AT TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY EVENT 3:45 pm Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Called for 3:00 PM. 3:50 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 3:55 pm ARRIVE White House 4:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VP BIDEN 4:30 pm Oval Office 4:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 4:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 4:40 pm OFFICE TIME 5:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:15 pm MEETING w/THE AGA KHAN, SPLRTUAL LEADER OF 5:35 pm SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI MUSLIMS Secretary\'s Office *Official Photo preceding meeting 5:45 pm MEETING w/BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED NATIONS 6:15 pm FOUNDATION James Monroe Rill, 8th Floor (T). Official Photo preceding mtg. 6:25 pm PHOTO OP w/DANISH MINISTER FOR DEVELOPMENT 26','Mini Schedule Thursday, 4/23/098:10 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 8:30 am En route Rayburn House Office Building . 8:30 am ARRIVE Rayburn House Office Building 9:00 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 12:00 pm ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS Rayburn H.O.B. Room 2359 12:05 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:25 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR POTUS/VP MEETING 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:50 pm VIDEOTAPE MESSAGE FOR WORLD MALARIA DAY (T) 2:00 pm Marshall Room 2:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ANN HENRY 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/THAI FOREIGN MINISTER KASIT PIROMYA 3:00pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding 3:15 pm REMARKS AT TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY EVENT 3:45 pm Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Called for 3:00 PM. 3:50 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 3:55 pm ARRIVE White House 4:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VP BIDEN 4:30 pm Oval Office 4:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 4:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 4:40 pm OFFICE TIME 5:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:15 pm MEETING w/THE AGA KHAN, SPLRTUAL LEADER OF 5:35 pm SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI MUSLIMS Secretary\'s Office *Official Photo preceding meeting 5:45 pm MEETING w/BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED NATIONS 6:15 pm FOUNDATION James Monroe Rill, 8th Floor (T). Official Photo preceding mtg. 6:25 pm PHOTO OP w/DANISH MINISTER FOR DEVELOPMENT 26'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Oval_Office',10,1,'1893 - C05762382.txt','Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Berlusconi in press availability, 6/15/09As I said before, Prime Minister Berlusconi\'s assistance on our efforts to close Guantanamo is very important to us. I have to say, by the way, that Bermuda has done us a great service, as well, on that front, and I\'m grateful to them. THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release 15, 2009 June REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRIME MINISTER BERLUSCONI OF ITALY IN PRESS AVAILABILITY Oval Office 5:48 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening, everybody. Buona sera. I want to welcome Prime Minister Berlusconi here. He has proved to be a great friend of the United States. And he and I got to know each other at the G20 summit. We are now in the process of planning the G8 summit that Italy will be hosting. We emphasized the strong, historic ties between the United States and Italy. Our bilateral relationship has been marked by cooperation across the board. And I am extremely grateful for his friendship. 129','Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Berlusconi in press availability, 6/15/09\"As I said before, Prime Minister Berlusconi\'s assistance on our efforts to close Guantanamo is very important to us. I have to say, by the way, that Bermuda has done us a great service, as well, on that front, and I\'m grateful to them.\" THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release 15, 2009 June REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRIME MINISTER BERLUSCONI OF ITALY IN PRESS AVAILABILITY Oval Office 5:48 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening, everybody. Buona sera. I want to welcome Prime Minister Berlusconi here. He has proved to be a great friend of the United States. And he and I got to know each other at the G20 summit. We are now in the process of planning the G8 summit that Italy will be hosting. We emphasized the strong, historic ties between the United States and Italy. Our bilateral relationship has been marked by cooperation across the board. And I am extremely grateful for his friendship. 129'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Oval_Office',10,1,'2283 - C05763077.txt','Mini Schedule 7/14/099:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En route White House 9:55 am ARRIVE White House 10:00 am PRESIDENT\'S EXPANDED BILATERAL w/DUTCH PRIME MINISTER 10:30 am JAN PETER BALICENENDE White House Oval Office 10:30 am PRESIDENT\'S STATEMENT TO THE PRESS w/ PM BALKENEDE 10:45 am White House Oval Office 10:50 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 10:55 am ARRIVE State Department 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/UNDER SECRETARY ELLEN TAUSCHER 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/DUTCH FOREIGN MINISTER MAXIME \'VERHAGEN 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 3:30 pm PHOTO OPS (3) 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Outer Office and Marshall Room 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/LATVIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MARIS RIEKSTINS 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:45 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/BRITISH FS DAVID MILIBAND 5:05 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEICLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route Private Residence 6:50 pm ARRIVE Private Residence FYI: 9:15 am POTUS PRE-BRIEF MEETING Oval Office 9:30 am POTUS ONE-ON-ONE w/DUTCH PM BALDENEDE 10:00am Oval Office ### ?','Mini Schedule 7/14/099:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En route White House 9:55 am ARRIVE White House 10:00 am PRESIDENT\'S EXPANDED BILATERAL w/DUTCH PRIME MINISTER 10:30 am JAN PETER BALICENENDE White House Oval Office 10:30 am PRESIDENT\'S STATEMENT TO THE PRESS w/ PM BALKENEDE 10:45 am White House Oval Office 10:50 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 10:55 am ARRIVE State Department 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/UNDER SECRETARY ELLEN TAUSCHER 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/DUTCH FOREIGN MINISTER MAXIME \'VERHAGEN 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 3:30 pm PHOTO OPS (3) 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Outer Office and Marshall Room 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/LATVIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MARIS RIEKSTINS 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:45 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/BRITISH FS DAVID MILIBAND 5:05 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEICLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route Private Residence 6:50 pm ARRIVE Private Residence FYI: 9:15 am POTUS PRE-BRIEF MEETING Oval Office 9:30 am POTUS ONE-ON-ONE w/DUTCH PM BALDENEDE 10:00am Oval Office ### ?'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Oval_Office',10,1,'2352 - C05763231.txt','White House Counsel\'s Job at StakeFYI WSJ White House Counsel\'s Job at Stake By BY EVAN PEREZ WASHINGTON Obama administration officials are holding discussions that could result in White House counsel Gregory Craig leaving his post, following a rocky tenure, people familiar with the matter said. Mr. Craig, the top lawyer at the White House and a close aide to President Barack Obama, has helped lead the administration\'s efforts on several national-security issues that once enjoyed popularity but have since become become political liabilities for Mr. Obama. View Full Image President Barack Obama meets with White House counsel Gregory Craig, right, in the Oval Office in June. These include the closure of the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the release of Bush administration-era national-security documents, and efforts to find legal ways to indefinitely hold some detainees who can\'t be put on trial. The decision to close the Guantanamo facility became a political problem for Mr. Obama when concerns arose that some of the detainees would be released into the U.S. and the public soured on the move. Mr. Craig didn\'t respond to questions about his job as White House counsel for this article. The people familiar with the matter said a final decision hasn\'t been made. In a statement, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina said: We\'ve addressed these rumors before. They are nothing more than typical Washington parlor games. It\'s disappointing that while we are focused on','White House Counsel\'s Job at StakeFYI WSJ White House Counsel\'s Job at Stake By BY EVAN PEREZ WASHINGTON Obama administration officials are holding discussions that could result in White House counsel Gregory Craig leaving his post, following a rocky tenure, people familiar with the matter said. Mr. Craig, the top lawyer at the White House and a close aide to President Barack Obama, has helped lead the administration\'s efforts on several national-security issues that once enjoyed popularity but have since become become political liabilities for Mr. Obama. View Full Image President Barack Obama meets with White House counsel Gregory Craig, right, in the Oval Office in June. These include the closure of the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the release of Bush administration-era national-security documents, and efforts to find legal ways to indefinitely hold some detainees who can\'t be put on trial. The decision to close the Guantanamo facility became a political problem for Mr. Obama when concerns arose that some of the detainees would be released into the U.S. and the public soured on the move. Mr. Craig didn\'t respond to questions about his job as White House counsel for this article. The people familiar with the matter said a final decision hasn\'t been made. In a statement, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina said: \"We\'ve addressed these rumors before. They are nothing more than typical Washington parlor games. It\'s disappointing that while we are focused on'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Oval_Office',10,1,'3100 - C05765014.txt','Mini Schedule Thursday 9/10/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 10:20 am Secretary\'s Office 10:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:30 am ARRIVE White House 10:45 am CABINET MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 12:00 pm Cabinet Room *Camera Spray at top. 12:10 pm OFFICIAL CABINET PHOTO 12:20 pm East Room or Outside 12:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm PHOTOS 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office Area 1:15 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 1:20 pm ARRIVE White House 1:25 pm PRESIDENT OBAMA\'S BILATERAL w/UAE CROWN PRINCE 2:45 pm MUHAMMED bin ZAYED AL NAHYAN Oval Office *Camera spray to follow. 2:50 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/POTUS AND VP BIDEN 3:20 pm Oval Office 3:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 3:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/INDLAN HOME MINISTER CHIDAMBARAM 3:50 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 4:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR CAPRICIA MARSHALL, 4:45 pm CHIEF OF PROTOCOL Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 1c.c.','Mini Schedule Thursday 9/10/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 10:20 am Secretary\'s Office 10:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:30 am ARRIVE White House 10:45 am CABINET MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 12:00 pm Cabinet Room *Camera Spray at top. 12:10 pm OFFICIAL CABINET PHOTO 12:20 pm East Room or Outside 12:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm PHOTOS 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office Area 1:15 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 1:20 pm ARRIVE White House 1:25 pm PRESIDENT OBAMA\'S BILATERAL w/UAE CROWN PRINCE 2:45 pm MUHAMMED bin ZAYED AL NAHYAN Oval Office *Camera spray to follow. 2:50 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/POTUS AND VP BIDEN 3:20 pm Oval Office 3:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 3:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/INDLAN HOME MINISTER CHIDAMBARAM 3:50 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 4:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR CAPRICIA MARSHALL, 4:45 pm CHIEF OF PROTOCOL Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 1c.c.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Oval_Office',10,1,'3184 - C05765255.txt','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, Going Rogue: An American Life. The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee, says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin. Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy, says Holland. But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally. In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president, say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did, he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, \"Going Rogue: An American Life.\" \"The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee,\" says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin.\" Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy,\" says Holland. \"But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.\"An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally.\" In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president,\" say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. \"Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did,\" he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Overseas_Private_Investment_Corporation',1,1,'2559 - C05764022.txt','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIACheryl: The Russians are trying to cash in on Angola\'s upside potential. With the Angola\'s oil and mineral wealth, as well as its vast agricultural potential, the Russians see dollars signs in their eyes. I hope some American companies, backed up with OPIC and Ex-Im Bank guarantees and loans, will go in to build housing and other infrastructure. Johnnie FYI ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIACheryl: The Russians are trying to cash in on Angola\'s upside potential. With the Angola\'s oil and mineral wealth, as well as its vast agricultural potential, the Russians see dollars signs in their eyes. I hope some American companies, backed up with OPIC and Ex-Im Bank guarantees and loans, will go in to build housing and other infrastructure. Johnnie FYI ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'OVW_Southern_Tag_Team_Championship',1,1,'1248 - C05760568.txt','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an ask-the-secretary column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to text the secretary. (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals, said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8','AP/New MediaStory below is as good and straightforward as they come. It\'s a reflection of one of the best new-old partnerships I\'ve seen in the bulding: Caroline Adler and PA\'s two in-house new media guys, Luke Forgerson & Dan Schaub..Refelcting your prioritization, she - along with Katie Dowd, have helped these guys unleash the full potential of this new kind of communications. Selling it to Matt was the easy part. Those guys are doing all the real work. And anecdotally, they\'re seeing great success already - with a lot more to come. E-diplomacy? Hillary Clinton Embraces New Media By MATTHEW LEE AP Sat, Mar 21, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) ? Her videos aren\'t quite viral yet and she\'s not tweeting, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embracing new media, using the Web to promote the agency and her role as the nation\'s top envoy. In less than three months, Clinton\'s State Department has embarked on a digital diplomacy drive aimed at spreading the word about American foreign policy and restoring Washington\'s image. Part of a broader Internet outreach by President Barack Obama\'s administration, Clinton\'s Web efforts already have outpaced those of her predecessors. Since taking over at Foggy Bottom, Clinton\'s team has built on e-diplomacy innovations developed during George W. Bush\'s presidency: - They have revamped the department\'s Web site (http://www.state.gov) and the Dipnote blog (http://blogs.state.gov and http://twitter.com/dipnote) with a fresh array of features, graphics and colorful posts. - Users can track her foreign travel on an interactive map (http://www.state.gov/secretary/trvI/map/?trip_id5) - They can keep up virtually with her every move through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo). - They can pose questions through an \"ask-the-secretary\" column (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/117297.htm) that recently was revised to \"text the secretary.\" (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/ask/secretary/120236.htm) \"New media is critical in this new era of diplomacy, where smart power and expanded dialogues are essential to achieving our foreign policy goals,\" said Cheryl Mills, Clinton\'s longtime confidante and chief of staff. Even for a government Web site, early indications show a surge in interest, according to internal State Department statistics provided to The Associated Press. Daily views of the Dipnote have doubled from 10,000 a year ago to 20,000 today, with 700 subscribers to its RSS feed, twice as many as in March 2008. The number of followers of the department on Twitter has tripled since Jan. 20, when Obama took office, while the department\'s Facebook friends have increased by 2 1/2 times in the same period. 8'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'P.D.A._(We_Just_Dont_Care)',1,1,'2579 - C05764066.txt','Evidence of Sri Lankan RapeWe\'re still pulling material for you, but in them meantime i wanted to let you know the following (which I\'ll send as full documents later): 1)State Department Human Rights Report 2003 discusses the problem of rape in custody in Sri Lanka 2) Amnesty International issued a full report on Rape in Sri Lanka in 2002 (with specific cases cited and a general discussion of the problem being on the increase) 3) UNHCR website has a a page devoted to rape in Sri Lanka and references the Amnesty International Report 4)Asia Human Rights Commission issued a report titled: Sri Lanka: Systematic Detention, Torture, Rape and Murder as Weapon of War (2000) I checked the BCL that came from Melanne\'s office with this information. It was cleared by JO, PRM, P, D/L, D/S, AF, and assorted others. The problem is that it was not sent to SCA or East Asia and should have been. But the rest of the building signed off on it. Also, it is clear that the reference in the Security Council statement referred to rapes in the past.The first reference is to rape in the DRC and Sudan. Two sentences later we say: We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma, Sri Lanka, and elsewhere.  Can you download these documents if I email them to you? Otherwise I can try to paste them into emails.','Evidence of Sri Lankan RapeWe\'re still pulling material for you, but in them meantime i wanted to let you know the following (which I\'ll send as full documents later): 1)State Department Human Rights Report 2003 discusses the problem of rape in custody in Sri Lanka 2) Amnesty International issued a full report on Rape in Sri Lanka in 2002 (with specific cases cited and a general discussion of the problem being on the increase) 3) UNHCR website has a a page devoted to rape in Sri Lanka and references the Amnesty International Report 4)Asia Human Rights Commission issued a report titled: Sri Lanka: Systematic Detention, Torture, Rape and Murder as Weapon of War (2000) I checked the BCL that came from Melanne\'s office with this information. It was cleared by JO, PRM, P, D/L, D/S, AF, and assorted others. The problem is that it was not sent to SCA or East Asia and should have been. But the rest of the building signed off on it. Also, it is clear that the reference in the Security Council statement referred to rapes in the past.The first reference is to rape in the DRC and Sudan. Two sentences later we say: \"We\'ve seen rape used as a tactic of war before in Bosnia, Burma, Sri Lanka, and elsewhere. \" Can you download these documents if I email them to you? Otherwise I can try to paste them into emails.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'P.O.T.U.S._(Sirius_XM)',1,1,'1036 - C05760252.txt','I have red folder with notes from potus mtg. U need?Yes. Thx.','I have red folder with notes from potus mtg. U need?Yes. Thx.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'P._Chidambaram',1,1,'3100 - C05765014.txt','Mini Schedule Thursday 9/10/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 10:20 am Secretary\'s Office 10:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:30 am ARRIVE White House 10:45 am CABINET MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 12:00 pm Cabinet Room *Camera Spray at top. 12:10 pm OFFICIAL CABINET PHOTO 12:20 pm East Room or Outside 12:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm PHOTOS 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office Area 1:15 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 1:20 pm ARRIVE White House 1:25 pm PRESIDENT OBAMA\'S BILATERAL w/UAE CROWN PRINCE 2:45 pm MUHAMMED bin ZAYED AL NAHYAN Oval Office *Camera spray to follow. 2:50 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/POTUS AND VP BIDEN 3:20 pm Oval Office 3:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 3:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/INDLAN HOME MINISTER CHIDAMBARAM 3:50 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 4:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR CAPRICIA MARSHALL, 4:45 pm CHIEF OF PROTOCOL Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 1c.c.','Mini Schedule Thursday 9/10/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 10:20 am Secretary\'s Office 10:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:30 am ARRIVE White House 10:45 am CABINET MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 12:00 pm Cabinet Room *Camera Spray at top. 12:10 pm OFFICIAL CABINET PHOTO 12:20 pm East Room or Outside 12:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm PHOTOS 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office Area 1:15 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 1:20 pm ARRIVE White House 1:25 pm PRESIDENT OBAMA\'S BILATERAL w/UAE CROWN PRINCE 2:45 pm MUHAMMED bin ZAYED AL NAHYAN Oval Office *Camera spray to follow. 2:50 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/POTUS AND VP BIDEN 3:20 pm Oval Office 3:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 3:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/INDLAN HOME MINISTER CHIDAMBARAM 3:50 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 4:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR CAPRICIA MARSHALL, 4:45 pm CHIEF OF PROTOCOL Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 1c.c.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'P._R._Brown',1,1,'3494 - C05766122.txt','Were you going to call me about something? Climate Change Points for BrazilYes - am forgetting now but a few things - will connect - nothing urgent (I think - damn I am getting old) B6 Mills, Cheryl D B6 Courtney, I\'ve attached a call sheet on climate change for the Secretary\'s call with Brazil\'s Minister of External Relations. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I\'m copying Paul Brown, who has kindly agreed to work up call sheets for Saudi Arabia and South Africa. He will not be able to get to this for another hour or so. We\'ll discuss division of countries with Steinberg\'s staff and get back to you with a proposal. Thanks, Christ()','Were you going to call me about something? Climate Change Points for BrazilYes - am forgetting now but a few things - will connect - nothing urgent (I think - damn I am getting old) B6 Mills, Cheryl D B6 Courtney, I\'ve attached a call sheet on climate change for the Secretary\'s call with Brazil\'s Minister of External Relations. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I\'m copying Paul Brown, who has kindly agreed to work up call sheets for Saudi Arabia and South Africa. He will not be able to get to this for another hour or so. We\'ll discuss division of countries with Steinberg\'s staff and get back to you with a proposal. Thanks, Christ()'),(11.756271723597157,5.878135861798579,2500,'P5+1',7,2,'1525 - C05761314.txt','TestimonyI will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so). On the E3+3 v. P5+1, they are identical, just different names. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Pls forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1? B5','TestimonyI will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so). On the E3+3 v. P5+1, they are identical, just different names. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Pls forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1? B5'),(11.756271723597157,5.878135861798579,2500,'P5+1',7,2,'1526 - C05761316.txt','TestimonyI\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: Why don\'t we keep using P5+1? I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so). On the E3+3 v. P5+1, they are identical, just different names. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Pls forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?','TestimonyI\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: Why don\'t we keep using P5+1? I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so). On the E3+3 v. P5+1, they are identical, just different names. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemail.com> wrote: Pls forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?'),(11.756271723597157,5.878135861798579,2500,'P5+1',7,2,'1527 - C05761318.txt','TestimonyI agree we should add Brazil to regional anchors, but worry about lumping India in with China and Russia. Propose adding an India sentence in the Asia section. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Pis forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?','TestimonyI agree we should add Brazil to regional anchors, but worry about lumping India in with China and Russia. Propose adding an India sentence in the Asia section. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Pis forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?'),(11.756271723597157,5.878135861798579,2500,'P5+1',7,2,'1528 - C05761320.txt','TestimonyE is Europe. E3 is UK, France, and Germany. +3 is US, China, Russia So it\'s the same 6 as the P5+1, just a different name. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:21 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: What does it mean? What is the E and who are the three? I\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: Why don\'t we keep using P5+1? I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so).','TestimonyE is Europe. E3 is UK, France, and Germany. +3 is US, China, Russia So it\'s the same 6 as the P5+1, just a different name. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:21 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: What does it mean? What is the E and who are the three? I\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: Why don\'t we keep using P5+1? I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so).'),(11.756271723597157,5.878135861798579,2500,'P5+1',7,2,'1529 - C05761321.txt','Testimony Testimony?And I feel ashamed that I had to subject you to this. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:31 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: I already feel safer. E is Europe. E3 is UK, France, and Germany. +3 is US, China, Russia So it\'s the same 6 as the P5+1, just a different name. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:21 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: What does it mean? What is the E and who are the three? I\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemail.com> wrote: I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so). On the E3+3 v. P5+1, they are identical, just different names. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Pis forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?','Testimony Testimony?And I feel ashamed that I had to subject you to this. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:31 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: I already feel safer. E is Europe. E3 is UK, France, and Germany. +3 is US, China, Russia So it\'s the same 6 as the P5+1, just a different name. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:21 PM, H <HDR22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: What does it mean? What is the E and who are the three? I\'m being told -- and still trying to verify -- that as of last week, we\'ve succumbed to the Europeans\' preferred term. That there was interagency discussion of this, and that going forward, we will join the rest of the world in calling the P5+1 the E3+3. This is the first I\'ve heard of this, but I will track it down. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemail.com> wrote: I will forward these changes - we have made a few other tweaks. We believe that it is useful to distribute it as your brief oral testimony (you\'ve been asked to speak for 7-10 minutes -- this is 11 or so). On the E3+3 v. P5+1, they are identical, just different names. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM, H <HDR22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Pis forward the following questions/changes to Tomicah whose email address I do not have: P3-- What is the E3+3 vs the P5+1?'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'P5+1',7,1,'3578 - C05766287.txt','Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm','Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm'),(5.878135861798579,5.878135861798579,2500,'P5+1',7,1,'3580 - C05766291.txt','Friday Presentation on Urgent Threat - Bill Burns will not be at the Retreat Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl--we should postpone until we get Bill there. FYI below Cheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm','Friday Presentation on Urgent Threat - Bill Burns will not be at the Retreat Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl--we should postpone until we get Bill there. FYI below Cheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'PAF_Base_Mushaf',1,1,'2252 - C05763014.txt','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. Usman Anwar, police chief in Sargodha, where the men were arrested this month, said emails had revealed plans for the young men from Virginia to travel to a Pakistani nuclear power plant. We believe that they were supposed to be used inside Pakistan, Anwar told Reuters by telephone. In their last email to the Taliban, we found they mentioned the Chashma Nuclear Plant and that\'s why they were going to Mianwali (district). Best regards, Adam Packer Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. Usman Anwar, police chief in Sargodha, where the men were arrested this month, said emails had revealed plans for the young men from Virginia to travel to a Pakistani nuclear power plant. \"We believe that they were supposed to be used inside Pakistan,\" Anwar told Reuters by telephone. \"In their last email to the Taliban, we found they mentioned the Chashma Nuclear Plant and that\'s why they were going to Mianwali (district).\" Best regards, Adam Packer Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Pain_management',1,1,'3091 - C05765000.txt','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about death panels. As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about \"death panels.\" As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'1001 - C05760209.txt','Thanks so much for the talkDear Hillary, Spoke to the person you recommended on Friday. Sounds like he is comfortable and even surprised that Pakistanis are doing more. And maybe he will find some more ways to help, like the helicopter leasing. When I mentioned that someone deep in the ISI must be happy that Al Qaeda\'s alive, so we don\'t abandon Pakistan again, he chuckled. I talked about the vetting for intelligence. I also talked defeat strategy, and the need for something more than just deploying more forces and hoping the training for the Afghans will work. I continue to be struck by the parallels to Vietnam, and especially Johnson\'s inability to resist escalation, and his advisor\'s continued incrementalism. But I\'m encouraged by the pace of the review. Seems that there\'s sufficient time to consider this from all angles. I can imagine there are those arguing that we just need to fill the gap while we enlarge the Afghan army. That we help the Pakistanis but not press them to the point of being unpleasant. And that too much focus on Osama and al-Zawahiri raises the risk of public failure if we don\'t get them. There is much logic to this, but it has a strong tint of incrementalism. Hopefully, we can be more decisive: lean harder on the Pakistanis, provide more troops to McChrystal than his moderate risk and raise the heat on al Qaeda - then do all we can to push economic development in Afghanistan, restrain Indian meddling, and prepare to do more against Al Qaeda in Pakistan, directly if necessary. Ultimately, it seems that our best exit strategy would be to take down the top leadership of Al Qaeda in Pakistan, and then gradually draw down in Afghanistan. Wish I could do more to help All the best, Wes','Thanks so much for the talkDear Hillary, Spoke to the person you recommended on Friday. Sounds like he is comfortable and even surprised that Pakistanis are doing more. And maybe he will find some more ways to help, like the helicopter leasing. When I mentioned that someone deep in the ISI must be happy that Al Qaeda\'s alive, so we don\'t abandon Pakistan again, he chuckled. I talked about the \"vetting\" for intelligence. I also talked \"defeat strategy,\" and the need for something more than just deploying more forces and hoping the training for the Afghans will work. I continue to be struck by the parallels to Vietnam, and especially Johnson\'s inability to resist escalation, and his advisor\'s continued \"incrementalism.\" But I\'m encouraged by the pace of the review. Seems that there\'s sufficient time to consider this from all angles. I can imagine there are those arguing that we just need to fill the gap while we enlarge the Afghan army. That we help the Pakistanis but not press them to the point of being unpleasant. And that too much focus on Osama and al-Zawahiri raises the risk of public failure if we don\'t get them. There is much logic to this, but it has a strong tint of incrementalism. Hopefully, we can be more decisive: lean harder on the Pakistanis, provide more troops to McChrystal than his \"moderate risk\" and raise the heat on al Qaeda - then do all we can to push economic development in Afghanistan, restrain Indian meddling, and prepare to do more against Al Qaeda in Pakistan, directly if necessary. Ultimately, it seems that our best exit strategy would be to take down the top leadership of Al Qaeda in Pakistan, and then gradually draw down in Afghanistan. Wish I could do more to help All the best, Wes'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'1037 - C05760254.txt','Another perspectiveThe following is from an observer who I think is right about the need for more strategy time which means we have to have a better balance about travel time. I\'d like your reactions. Thx. When it comes to foreign policy, all see you doing a great job. You must be literally killing yourself? I can see your schedule is bruising. But you probably need more strategy time, less events as the ultimate judgment will be on ? whether iran, nk get the bomb, progress in Mideast, success in Afghanistan, Iraq. Obama\'s pause on Afghanistan goes well with elite media and left that is against all wars, but not with swing male voters who are defecting. And I think it is making the rest of your job much tougher because the delay in the decision is looking Carterlike to US adversaries ? any decision is better than no decision. But all roads likely lead to Iran and perhaps Pakistan, rest is secondary at this point. That\'s my view for what it\'s worth. Take care.','Another perspectiveThe following is from an observer who I think is right about the need for more strategy time which means we have to have a better balance about travel time. I\'d like your reactions. Thx. \"When it comes to foreign policy, all see you doing a great job. You must be literally killing yourself? I can see your schedule is bruising. But you probably need more strategy time, less events as the ultimate judgment will be on ? whether iran, nk get the bomb, progress in Mideast, success in Afghanistan, Iraq. Obama\'s pause on Afghanistan goes well with elite media and left that is against all wars, but not with swing male voters who are defecting. And I think it is making the rest of your job much tougher because the delay in the decision is looking Carterlike to US adversaries ? any decision is better than no decision. But all roads likely lead to Iran and perhaps Pakistan, rest is secondary at this point. That\'s my view for what it\'s worth. Take care.'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'1082 - C05760329.txt','Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Brussels (SBU) Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and BrusselsLet\'s do conf call re this w Jack and whomever else you and he decide. FYI SENSITIVE Gentlemen, Before the end of the day I will send you the latest working version of Jack\'s trip to IIAP&B. We depart here late Tuesday, Sept 1 and return Thurs, Sept 10. Rough version of places and people is: Sept 2-3 Iraq Lew, Verma, Campbell, Elisa Slotkin (NEA), possibly Paul Jones (SRAP) and/or David Robinson (PRM) Sept 4-5 India','Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Brussels (SBU) Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and BrusselsLet\'s do conf call re this w Jack and whomever else you and he decide. FYI SENSITIVE Gentlemen, Before the end of the day I will send you the latest working version of Jack\'s trip to IIAP&B. We depart here late Tuesday, Sept 1 and return Thurs, Sept 10. Rough version of places and people is: Sept 2-3 Iraq Lew, Verma, Campbell, Elisa Slotkin (NEA), possibly Paul Jones (SRAP) and/or David Robinson (PRM) Sept 4-5 India'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'1183 - C05760469.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'1193 - C05760490.txt','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesI just stopped at and no one was home so I\'m heading WASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down, one senior administration official said. Their energies are misdirected. At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon.','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesI just stopped at and no one was home so I\'m heading WASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. \"There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down,\" one senior administration official said. \"Their energies are misdirected.\" At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon.'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'135 - C05739716.txt','\'Meet the Press Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceGood. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the protests outside the U.S. embassy there that Egyptian officials were slow to put down. This weekend in Pakistan, protests as well there. More anti-American rage. Also protests against the drone strikes. In Yemen, you also had arrests and some deaths outside of our U.S. embassy there. How much longer can Americans expect to see these troubling images and these protests go forward?','\'Meet the Press Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceGood. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the protests outside the U.S. embassy there that Egyptian officials were slow to put down. This weekend in Pakistan, protests as well there. More anti-American rage. Also protests against the drone strikes. In Yemen, you also had arrests and some deaths outside of our U.S. embassy there. How much longer can Americans expect to see these troubling images and these protests go forward?'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'1439 - C05761157.txt','TomorrowAre you sure there is no PC Monday on Pakistan?  ValmoroU@state.govl <VaIrnoroU@state.gov> B6','TomorrowAre you sure there is no PC Monday on Pakistan? ; ValmoroU@state.govl <VaIrnoroU@state.gov> B6'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'1440 - C05761160.txt','TomorrowAre you sure there is no PC Monday on Pakistan?','TomorrowAre you sure there is no PC Monday on Pakistan?'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'1476 - C05761232.txt','Pakistan interviewsDo we have good answers for the Blackwater allegations? What exactly are they? And what\'s been said before?','Pakistan interviewsDo we have good answers for the Blackwater allegations? What exactly are they? And what\'s been said before?'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'1565 - C05761370.txt','Your bossWow! Tell dd I was really flattered and Happy Halloween from Abu Dhabi! Look at you getting big praise ? I don\'t even get that! Hey, Meant to tell you this morning.... Thought your boss said some gutsy, and needed, things to say about Pakistan yesterday. And by btw, she looked great in that blue outfit. dd','Your bossWow! Tell dd I was really flattered and Happy Halloween from Abu Dhabi! Look at you getting big praise ? I don\'t even get that! Hey, Meant to tell you this morning.... Thought your boss said some gutsy, and needed, things to say about Pakistan yesterday. And by btw, she looked great in that blue outfit. dd'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'1576 - C05761398.txt','(AP) Italian foreign minister cancels trip to IranItalian foreign minister cancels trip to Iran ROME (AP) ? Italy\'s foreign minister has canceled a planned trip to Iran for talks on regional security issues. The Foreign Ministry in a statement Wednesday cited a problem over the meeting place with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. It said it regretted the lost opportunity to discuss involving Iran in the stabilization of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Foreign Minister Franco Frattini had been scheduled to depart later Wednesday. The communiqu made no mention of reported criticism over the planned trip, nor did it mention a missile test conducted Wednesday by Iran with a range capable of reaching Israel and U.S. Mideast bases. Nisha Desai State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Italian foreign minister cancels trip to IranItalian foreign minister cancels trip to Iran ROME (AP) ? Italy\'s foreign minister has canceled a planned trip to Iran for talks on regional security issues. The Foreign Ministry in a statement Wednesday cited a problem over the meeting place with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. It said it regretted the \"lost opportunity\" to discuss involving Iran in the stabilization of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Foreign Minister Franco Frattini had been scheduled to depart later Wednesday. The communiqu made no mention of reported criticism over the planned trip, nor did it mention a missile test conducted Wednesday by Iran with a range capable of reaching Israel and U.S. Mideast bases. Nisha Desai State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'1578 - C05761401.txt','Bob EinhornCheryl, Thanks again for your efforts in sorting out Bob Einhorn\'s position. He is doing excellent work on Iran, and will be a big asset on Pakistan nuclear issues too. I called Ellen this afternoon to brief her on the Lavrov talks, and she mentioned that Bob has kept in close touch with her on his Iran work. It will be great to have her here. Have a good weekend. Bill 36','Bob EinhornCheryl, Thanks again for your efforts in sorting out Bob Einhorn\'s position. He is doing excellent work on Iran, and will be a big asset on Pakistan nuclear issues too. I called Ellen this afternoon to brief her on the Lavrov talks, and she mentioned that Bob has kept in close touch with her on his Iran work. It will be great to have her here. Have a good weekend. Bill 36'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'1641 - C05761508.txt','FINAL Pakistan Texting Campaign TQ FVV: FINAL Pakistan Texting Campaign TQAttachments: 060209 Taken Question - Current Total of Pak IDPs via Texting Campaign .1B-D RB.docx U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release June 2, 2009 2009/ Question Taken at June 1, 2009 Daily Press Briefing Current results of Texting Campaign for Humanitarian Aid to Pakistan Q. How much money has been raised through the texting campaign for humanitarian aid for Pakistan? A. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reported that as of June 1, 2009, a total of $135,008 in private donations from U.S. sources for humanitarian aid to Pakistan had been received. Of that total, $31,390 was received via 5,722 text messages. The remainder included $84,702 received via 439 online donations and $18,916 by mail and from major donors. # # # FYI. Some interesting results on on-line contributions this far regarding Pakistani IDPs. Pi','FINAL Pakistan Texting Campaign TQ FVV: FINAL Pakistan Texting Campaign TQAttachments: 060209 Taken Question - Current Total of Pak IDPs via Texting Campaign .1B-D RB.docx U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release June 2, 2009 2009/ Question Taken at June 1, 2009 Daily Press Briefing Current results of Texting Campaign for Humanitarian Aid to Pakistan Q. How much money has been raised through the texting campaign for humanitarian aid for Pakistan? A. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reported that as of June 1, 2009, a total of $135,008 in private donations from U.S. sources for humanitarian aid to Pakistan had been received. Of that total, $31,390 was received via 5,722 text messages. The remainder included $84,702 received via 439 online donations; and $18,916 by mail and from major donors. # # # FYI. Some interesting results on on-line contributions this far regarding Pakistani IDPs. Pi');
INSERT INTO `mv_tfidf` VALUES (8.655076898764424,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,2,'1764 - C05761848.txt','(AP) Blast in Lahore many casualtiesBlast in Lahore many casualties LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) A powerful bomb exploded in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore on Wednesday, ripping buildings apart and causing many casualties, according to officials and television footage. The mid-morning blast occurred the office of the emergency police service in main business district of Lahore. The nearby office of Pakistan\'s main intelligence agency was also badly damaged. There is a large number of casualties, local government official Khoro Pervaiz told Dawn news channel. Sporadic gunfire was heard in the area of the blast, and troops rushed to the scene. Television footage taken shortly after the blast showed emergency workers carrying at least one body covered by a blanket to an ambulance, and injured bystanders mopping blood from wounds. The blast comes as government forces are engaged in a major offensive against Taliban militants who have seized control of the northwestern Swat Valley. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTLOstate.gov 14','(AP) Blast in Lahore; many casualtiesBlast in Lahore; many casualties LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) A powerful bomb exploded in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore on Wednesday, ripping buildings apart and causing many casualties, according to officials and television footage. The mid-morning blast occurred the office of the emergency police service in main business district of Lahore. The nearby office of Pakistan\'s main intelligence agency was also badly damaged. \"There is a large number of casualties,\" local government official Khoro Pervaiz told Dawn news channel. Sporadic gunfire was heard in the area of the blast, and troops rushed to the scene. Television footage taken shortly after the blast showed emergency workers carrying at least one body covered by a blanket to an ambulance, and injured bystanders mopping blood from wounds. The blast comes as government forces are engaged in a major offensive against Taliban militants who have seized control of the northwestern Swat Valley. Tiffany L. McGriff Operations Center U.S. Department of State Tel: 202.647.1512 McGriffTLOstate.gov 14'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'181 - C05739774.txt','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'1915 - C05762440.txt','New York Times Journalist David Rohde Escapes from Taliban (SBU)(SBU) Embassy Kabul reports Mr. Rohde is at the Toschi Scout Base in North Waziristan, Pakistan. Post adds the Pakistani military will deploy three helicopters to retrieve Mr. Rohde, and his eventual destination will be Dubai via Islamabad. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 23','New York Times Journalist David Rohde Escapes from Taliban (SBU)(SBU) Embassy Kabul reports Mr. Rohde is at the Toschi Scout Base in North Waziristan, Pakistan. Post adds the Pakistani military will deploy three helicopters to retrieve Mr. Rohde, and his eventual destination will be Dubai via Islamabad. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 23'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'1917 - C05762442.txt','(New York Times) Times Reporter Held by Taliban EscapesStory is out. Richard called again to talk to you about it. Statement is being drafted for your review. June 21,2009 ? Times Reporter Held by Taliban Escapes By THE NEW YORK TIMES A New York Times reporter who was kidnapped by the Taliban has escaped and made his way to freedom after more than seven months of captivity in the mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan. David Rohde, along with a local reporter, Tahir Ludin and their driver, Asadullah Mangal, were abducted outside of Kabul on Nov. 10 while Mr. Rohde was researching a book. Mr. Rohde was part of the Times reporting team that won a Pulitzer Prize in May for coverage of Afghanistan and Pakistan last year. Mr. Rohde told his wife, Kristen Mulvihill, that Mr. Ludin joined him late Friday night in climbing over the wall of a compound where they were being held in the North Waziristan region of Pakistan. They found a Pakistani army scout, who led them to a nearby army base, and on Saturday they were flown to the American Bagram military base in Afghanistan. They just walked over the wall of the compound, said Ms. Muvihill. Mr. Mangal did not escape with the two other men. The initial report was that Mr. Rohde was in good health, while Mr. Ludin injured his foot in the escape. 25','(New York Times) Times Reporter Held by Taliban EscapesStory is out. Richard called again to talk to you about it. Statement is being drafted for your review. June 21,2009 ? Times Reporter Held by Taliban Escapes By THE NEW YORK TIMES A New York Times reporter who was kidnapped by the Taliban has escaped and made his way to freedom after more than seven months of captivity in the mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan. David Rohde, along with a local reporter, Tahir Ludin and their driver, Asadullah Mangal, were abducted outside of Kabul on Nov. 10 while Mr. Rohde was researching a book. Mr. Rohde was part of the Times reporting team that won a Pulitzer Prize in May for coverage of Afghanistan and Pakistan last year. Mr. Rohde told his wife, Kristen Mulvihill, that Mr. Ludin joined him late Friday night in climbing over the wall of a compound where they were being held in the North Waziristan region of Pakistan. They found a Pakistani army scout, who led them to a nearby army base, and on Saturday they were flown to the American Bagram military base in Afghanistan. \"They just walked over the wall of the compound,\" said Ms. Muvihill. Mr. Mangal did not escape with the two other men. The initial report was that Mr. Rohde was in good health, while Mr. Ludin injured his foot in the escape. 25'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'2088 - C05762745.txt','update: workshop key findings Australian! and updateDear Secretary Clinton, I hope that your elbow is healing quickly. I mentioned that we were doing some work on maritime developments in the region from the Persian Gulf to the East China Sea and Sea of Japan. Below are key findings from the report, but the main takeaway is that the political impact of Chinese military modernization may be greater than a narrow technical analysis of China\'s capabilities would suggest, and for a range of reasons, technical and political, prospects for regional cooperation are limited, but pathways to conflict are numerous and increasing. > P.S. What\'s the reference to Australian mean?? H > Dear Secretary Clinton, > I was heartened to read your forceful remarks about the US commitment to the Asia-Pacific region this morning. On Monday, our office held a workshop for the NIC that highlighted the downsides associated with an American withdrawal from the region. I will be providing you with our report from that event. Also, in early June, we are holding two workshops with US policy makers (one for Democrats and one for Republicans) to illuminate how contingencies in Pakistan might affect US-China relations. I will give you a read out on those events as well.','update: workshop key findings Australian! and updateDear Secretary Clinton, I hope that your elbow is healing quickly. I mentioned that we were doing some work on maritime developments in the region from the Persian Gulf to the East China Sea and Sea of Japan. Below are key findings from the report, but the main takeaway is that the political impact of Chinese military modernization may be greater than a narrow technical analysis of China\'s capabilities would suggest, and for a range of reasons, technical and political, prospects for regional cooperation are limited, but pathways to conflict are numerous and increasing. > P.S. What\'s the reference to \"Australian\" mean?? H > Dear Secretary Clinton, > I was heartened to read your forceful remarks about the US commitment to the Asia-Pacific region this morning. On Monday, our office held a workshop for the NIC that highlighted the downsides associated with an American withdrawal from the region. I will be providing you with our report from that event. Also, in early June, we are holding two workshops with US policy makers (one for Democrats and one for Republicans) to illuminate how contingencies in Pakistan might affect US-China relations. I will give you a read out on those events as well.'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'2483 - C05763822.txt','At least 13 die in Pakistan bus crashAt least 13 die in Pakistan bus crash ISLAMABAD (AP) Police say a bus has crashed in northwestern Pakistan killing at least 13 people and injuring 35. Police officer Sardar Shah says the driver of the bus lost control Wednesday while driving on a mountain road, and the bus veered into a ditch in the Batagram district of North West Frontier Province. He says three children are among the dead. Shah blamed the accident on the driver\'s speeding as he went into a sharp turn on the road. Such accidents are common in Pakistan, where roads are often poorly maintained and drivers regularly disregard traffic rules. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 rn','At least 13 die in Pakistan bus crashAt least 13 die in Pakistan bus crash ISLAMABAD (AP) Police say a bus has crashed in northwestern Pakistan killing at least 13 people and injuring 35. Police officer Sardar Shah says the driver of the bus lost control Wednesday while driving on a mountain road, and the bus veered into a ditch in the Batagram district of North West Frontier Province. He says three children are among the dead. Shah blamed the accident on the driver\'s speeding as he went into a sharp turn on the road. Such accidents are common in Pakistan, where roads are often poorly maintained and drivers regularly disregard traffic rules. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 rn'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'2535 - C05763974.txt','(AP) Pakistan PM effectively rules out treason chargesPakistan PM effectively rules out treason charges ISLAMABAD (AP) Pakistan\'s prime minister on Wednesday effectively ruled out bringing treason charges against the country\'s former military ruler, Pervez Musharraf. Pakistan\'s Supreme Court recently ruled that Musharraf\'s imposition of a state of emergency in 2007 was unconstitutional a decision that raised the possibility he could be accused of treason. But Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had said such charges would only be brought against Musharraf if Parliament passed a unanimous resolution requesting them. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday night, Gilani said the opposition parties did not have enough votes to pass the resolution indicating his own party would not vote in favor. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Pakistan PM effectively rules out treason chargesPakistan PM effectively rules out treason charges ISLAMABAD (AP) Pakistan\'s prime minister on Wednesday effectively ruled out bringing treason charges against the country\'s former military ruler, Pervez Musharraf. Pakistan\'s Supreme Court recently ruled that Musharraf\'s imposition of a state of emergency in 2007 was unconstitutional a decision that raised the possibility he could be accused of treason. But Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had said such charges would only be brought against Musharraf if Parliament passed a unanimous resolution requesting them. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday night, Gilani said the opposition parties did not have enough votes to pass the resolution indicating his own party would not vote in favor. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'2843 - C05764560.txt','PakistanFyi Cheryl: Had a good meeting with Holbrooke and team today. He was very nice and wanted me to let the Secretary know he was cooperating well with me. (thanks for that!) We are focused on the S trip and equally focused on a credible plan that can be explained on the Hill and will be sustainable. I am on board to lead an energy policy dialogue in Pakistan on 10-20/21 but we will have a package ready for S much sooner of course. Best, David David L. Goldwyn Coordinator for International Energy Affairs S/CIEA Room 4880, U.S. Department of State 2201 C St., NW Washington, DC 20520 Phone: (202) 647-8543 Fax: (202) 647-7453','PakistanFyi Cheryl: Had a good meeting with Holbrooke and team today. He was very nice and wanted me to let the Secretary know he was cooperating well with me. (thanks for that!) We are focused on the S trip and equally focused on a credible plan that can be explained on the Hill and will be sustainable. I am on board to lead an energy policy dialogue in Pakistan on 10-20/21 but we will have a package ready for S much sooner of course. Best, David David L. Goldwyn Coordinator for International Energy Affairs S/CIEA Room 4880, U.S. Department of State 2201 C St., NW Washington, DC 20520 Phone: (202) 647-8543 Fax: (202) 647-7453'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'3026 - C05764896.txt','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left the special relationship at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone, the source said. There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off. The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would spend all day Friday together. However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left \"the special relationship\" at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. \"It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone,\" the source said. \"There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off.\" The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would \"spend all day Friday together.\" However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'3028 - C05764902.txt','NYTFyi FYI, I have been informed by Eric Schmitt of the New York Times that the story regarding possible end use agreement violations will run in tomorrow\'s paper. Based on a number of interactions over the past 48 hours, it will focus on the array of Pakistan\'s efforts, including possible reconfiguration of US-provided systems without prior authorization, to develop land-attack offensive missile options. The story will mention US-provided and indigenous Pakistani systems. In response, we have highlighted the fact that we take this seriously we took aggressive action when we became aware of developments we proactively engaged Pakistan at the highest levels we kept Congress fully informed and that Pakistan has responded to our concerns and that there will be mutually-agreed inspections to address our concerns. 321','NYTFyi FYI, I have been informed by Eric Schmitt of the New York Times that the story regarding possible end use agreement violations will run in tomorrow\'s paper. Based on a number of interactions over the past 48 hours, it will focus on the array of Pakistan\'s efforts, including possible reconfiguration of US-provided systems without prior authorization, to develop land-attack offensive missile options. The story will mention US-provided and indigenous Pakistani systems. In response, we have highlighted the fact that we take this seriously; we took aggressive action when we became aware of developments; we proactively engaged Pakistan at the highest levels; we kept Congress fully informed; and that Pakistan has responded to our concerns and that there will be mutually-agreed inspections to address our concerns. 321'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'3031 - C05764905.txt','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesWASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down, one senior administration official said. Their energies are misdirected. At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon. 323','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesWASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. \"There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down,\" one senior administration official said. \"Their energies are misdirected.\" At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon. 323'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'3134 - C05765072.txt','Strategic Communications for PakistanDoug-- Pakistan\'s government can sure use the help. I\'d like you to talk w Judith McHale who is working w Holbrooke\'s team, including Ashley, so I\'m copying Judith and Paul Jones, Amb Holbrooke\'s Deputy, so they can coordinate the followup. Pls let me know what the next steps are w Amb Haqqani. Thanks too for your other work on global women\'s issues. Best, H Hello Madame Secretary. I hope you have a productive trip to Pakistan. I wanted to let you know that Ambassador Haqqani asked me to submit a proposal to help the Government of Pakistan strengthen its communications with the Pakistani public. You may recall that my firm did similar hands-on work in Lebanon. The idea is to enhance the Government\'s internal capacity to raise public awareness of its accomplishments, build support for its policies, and demonstrate the benefits of democratic governance. With stronger communications, they\'d obviously be in a better position to convey the benefits of the US-Pakistan relationship. We\'ve followed Pakistani media coverage of Kerry-Lugar -- with more strategic communications management by the Government, that could have been a positive story. (The anti-American forces have used the same messages to attack US aid packages for at least 10 years. It was easy to see the attacks coming.)','Strategic Communications for PakistanDoug-- Pakistan\'s government can sure use the help. I\'d like you to talk w Judith McHale who is working w Holbrooke\'s team, including Ashley, so I\'m copying Judith and Paul Jones, Amb Holbrooke\'s Deputy, so they can coordinate the followup. Pls let me know what the next steps are w Amb Haqqani. Thanks too for your other work on global women\'s issues. Best, H Hello Madame Secretary. I hope you have a productive trip to Pakistan. I wanted to let you know that Ambassador Haqqani asked me to submit a proposal to help the Government of Pakistan strengthen its communications with the Pakistani public. You may recall that my firm did similar hands-on work in Lebanon. The idea is to enhance the Government\'s internal capacity to raise public awareness of its accomplishments, build support for its policies, and demonstrate the benefits of democratic governance. With stronger communications, they\'d obviously be in a better position to convey the benefits of the US-Pakistan relationship. We\'ve followed Pakistani media coverage of Kerry-Lugar -- with more strategic communications management by the Government, that could have been a positive story. (The anti-American forces have used the same messages to attack US aid packages for at least 10 years. It was easy to see the attacks coming.)'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'3212 - C05765610.txt','Police: Bomb kills 5 in northwest PakistanPESHAWAR (AP) - A police officer said a bomb near a crowded market in northwest Pakistan has killed at least five people. The bombing is the third attack in as many days in or close to Peshawar, the capital of Pakistan\'s North West Frontier Province. Police officer Maazullah Khan said Tuesday\'s bombing in Charsada city also wounded at least 20 people. The city is some 25 miles north of Peshawar. Local TV footage showed a destroyed car and several badly damaged stalls and shops. Ambulances ferried the dead and injured to the hospital along roads littered with debris.','Police: Bomb kills 5 in northwest PakistanPESHAWAR (AP) - A police officer said a bomb near a crowded market in northwest Pakistan has killed at least five people. The bombing is the third attack in as many days in or close to Peshawar, the capital of Pakistan\'s North West Frontier Province. Police officer Maazullah Khan said Tuesday\'s bombing in Charsada city also wounded at least 20 people. The city is some 25 miles north of Peshawar. Local TV footage showed a destroyed car and several badly damaged stalls and shops. Ambulances ferried the dead and injured to the hospital along roads littered with debris.'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'3219 - C05765650.txt','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred smart power foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as ridiculous, a nightmare, and frustrating beyond words. $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred \"smart power\" foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as \"ridiculous,\" \"a nightmare,\" and \"frustrating beyond words.\" $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'3514 - C05766166.txt','Kerry/Lugar/Berman Pakistan Aid BillFYI -- Kerry/Lugar/Berman just passed the Senate by Unanimous Consent. Trying to get the House to do by suspension, probably early next week, but there is the chance they could take it up tomorrow. Will keep you posted.','Kerry/Lugar/Berman Pakistan Aid BillFYI -- Kerry/Lugar/Berman just passed the Senate by Unanimous Consent. Trying to get the House to do by suspension, probably early next week, but there is the chance they could take it up tomorrow. Will keep you posted.'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'3568 - C05766256.txt','Changing Political Situation in PakistanFYI Jake In the past 48 hours, the political situation in Pakistan has entered a new phase. The Supreme Court ruled the NRO illegal and paved the way for prosecution of several government officials, most notably Interior Minister Rehman Malik. Malik has been summoned before the Court and the Defense Minister (along with 247 other officials) was barred from traveling to China on an official visit. Vali Nasr has been following the fast-moving and still unclear developments closely. In addition, the Supreme Court has opened the door to new petitions to be filed, questioning Zardari\'s eligibility to have run for president in the first place. The Court could use those petitions to force Zardari from office in the near future. It is clear that Zardari\'s fate will be decided by the military, which has been gaining prominence and will be in an even stronger position after this shake-up. In the past two days Gilani has come to Zardari\'s defense, suggesting the two have reached an agreement over transfer of power from president to prime minister. Richard','Changing Political Situation in PakistanFYI Jake In the past 48 hours, the political situation in Pakistan has entered a new phase. The Supreme Court ruled the NRO illegal and paved the way for prosecution of several government officials, most notably Interior Minister Rehman Malik. Malik has been summoned before the Court and the Defense Minister (along with 247 other officials) was barred from traveling to China on an official visit. Vali Nasr has been following the fast-moving and still unclear developments closely. In addition, the Supreme Court has opened the door to new petitions to be filed, questioning Zardari\'s eligibility to have run for president in the first place. The Court could use those petitions to force Zardari from office in the near future. It is clear that Zardari\'s fate will be decided by the military, which has been gaining prominence and will be in an even stronger position after this shake-up. In the past two days Gilani has come to Zardari\'s defense, suggesting the two have reached an agreement over transfer of power from president to prime minister. Richard'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'3573 - C05766276.txt','Wash. Post. today re Palau & UighursJake, Want to make sure you saw the front page story below. It\'s really about the tragedy of brothers wrongfully detained at Guantanamo but it makes clear that Palau is doing the U.S. a great service and has been more courageous in this regard than most of the world (although Palau is in many ways more vulnerable to China): The Secretary complimenting Pres. Toribiong re this was a good move right after Alcy upset the Palauans (as you feared) in a meeting I will give you a confidential report on separately. Jeff 2 Brothers\' Grim Tale Of Loyalty And Limbo To Leave Guantanamo Means Abandoning Family By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, September 28, 2009 Bahtiyar Mahnut, a detainee at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, learned a few weeks ago that the Pacific island nation of Palau had invited him to settle there. It should have been cause for celebration, especially for a man who desperately wants to be free. But, to the surprise of his attorneys, Bahtiyar has turned down the offer. He wishes to remain a prisoner, they say, so he can look after his older brother, a fellow detainee. The brothers\' saga, as related by their attorneys and military records, could transpire only in the context of Guantanamo Bay and comes at a critical juncture for the Obama administration, which is struggling to meet a Jan. 22 deadline to shutter the 223-detainee prison. Their circumstances also highlight the diplomatic difficulties facing the U.S. government as it tries to find places to send prisoners not destined for terrorism trials in the United States. The brothers are Uighurs, residents of China who are considered separatists by Beijing but are not enemies of the United States. The brothers were picked up separately in Afghanistan and Pakistan soon after the United States launched attacks against al-Qaeda and the Taliban in retaliation for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Since at least 2003, the U.S. government has tried to find homes for the brothers and 20 other captured Uighurs. Five went to Albania in 2006 four were sent to Bermuda in June. At one point, U.S. officials were considering the possibility of resettling Uighurs in the D.C. region, but that plan was scuttled under political pressure. Most countries have been reluctant to accept Uighurs and risk angering China. In recent weeks, however, Palau has agreed to accept 12 of the 13 remaining Uighurs, according to the Justice Department. The only detainee not invited by Palau was Bahtiyar\'s older brother, Arkin Mahmud, 45, who has developed mental health problems that are apparently too serious to be treated in the sparsely populated country, said his attorney, Elizabeth Gilson. To make matters worse, according to Gilson and military records, Arkin is a prisoner only because he went searching for Bahtiyar after the younger brother left their homeland eight years ago.','Wash. Post. today re Palau & UighursJake, Want to make sure you saw the front page story below. It\'s really about the tragedy of brothers wrongfully detained at Guantanamo but it makes clear that Palau is doing the U.S. a great service and has been more courageous in this regard than most of the world (although Palau is in many ways more vulnerable to China): The Secretary complimenting Pres. Toribiong re this was a good move right after Alcy upset the Palauans (as you feared) in a meeting I will give you a confidential report on separately. Jeff 2 Brothers\' Grim Tale Of Loyalty And Limbo To Leave Guantanamo Means Abandoning Family By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, September 28, 2009 Bahtiyar Mahnut, a detainee at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, learned a few weeks ago that the Pacific island nation of Palau had invited him to settle there. It should have been cause for celebration, especially for a man who desperately wants to be free. But, to the surprise of his attorneys, Bahtiyar has turned down the offer. He wishes to remain a prisoner, they say, so he can look after his older brother, a fellow detainee. The brothers\' saga, as related by their attorneys and military records, could transpire only in the context of Guantanamo Bay and comes at a critical juncture for the Obama administration, which is struggling to meet a Jan. 22 deadline to shutter the 223-detainee prison. Their circumstances also highlight the diplomatic difficulties facing the U.S. government as it tries to find places to send prisoners not destined for terrorism trials in the United States. The brothers are Uighurs, residents of China who are considered separatists by Beijing but are not enemies of the United States. The brothers were picked up separately in Afghanistan and Pakistan soon after the United States launched attacks against al-Qaeda and the Taliban in retaliation for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Since at least 2003, the U.S. government has tried to find homes for the brothers and 20 other captured Uighurs. Five went to Albania in 2006; four were sent to Bermuda in June. At one point, U.S. officials were considering the possibility of resettling Uighurs in the D.C. region, but that plan was scuttled under political pressure. Most countries have been reluctant to accept Uighurs and risk angering China. In recent weeks, however, Palau has agreed to accept 12 of the 13 remaining Uighurs, according to the Justice Department. The only detainee not invited by Palau was Bahtiyar\'s older brother, Arkin Mahmud, 45, who has developed mental health problems that are apparently too serious to be treated in the sparsely populated country, said his attorney, Elizabeth Gilson. To make matters worse, according to Gilson and military records, Arkin is a prisoner only because he went searching for Bahtiyar after the younger brother left their homeland eight years ago.'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'3635 - C05766437.txt','PersonalGood morning Doug - I think my response bounced back so I\'m trying this again (apologies if you get two emails from me) Send me any points you would want to have made in the letter, as well as if it should be addressed to anyone in particular, and we\'ll get it done! Thanks! Thanks so much! I\'ll work with Rob on the letter. FYI, I\'m meeting with Judith McHale this week to talk about Pakistan, per our previous conversation. I\'ve also been talking with NDI about being the interlocutor for the strategic communications program for the government and political parties. I think it\'s best for USG and all involved that it go through a respected NGO. They\'re keen to help. Mme. Secretary:','PersonalGood morning Doug - I think my response bounced back so I\'m trying this again (apologies if you get two emails from me) Send me any points you would want to have made in the letter, as well as if it should be addressed to anyone in particular, and we\'ll get it done! Thanks! Thanks so much! I\'ll work with Rob on the letter. FYI, I\'m meeting with Judith McHale this week to talk about Pakistan, per our previous conversation. I\'ve also been talking with NDI about being the interlocutor for the strategic communications program for the government and political parties. I think it\'s best for USG and all involved that it go through a respected NGO. They\'re keen to help. Mme. Secretary:'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'3665 - C05766506.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov'),(4.327538449382212,4.327538449382212,2500,'Pakistan',33,1,'3669 - C05766517.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Pakistanis',3,1,'2253 - C05763015.txt','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksB6 ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. Usman Anwar police chief in Sargodha, where the men were arrested this month, said emails had revealed plans for the young men from Virginia to travel to a Pakistani nuclear power plant. We believe that they were supposed to be used inside Pakistan, Anwar told Reuters by telephone. In their last email to the Taliban, we found they mentioned the Chashma Nuclear Plant and that\'s why they were going to Mianwali (district). Best regards,','(Reuters) Taliban Planned to Use Americans In Pakistan AttacksB6 ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans, now detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militants via the Internet, to carry out attacks in the U.S.-allied country, a police official said. Usman Anwar; police chief in Sargodha, where the men were arrested this month, said emails had revealed plans for the young men from Virginia to travel to a Pakistani nuclear power plant. \"We believe that they were supposed to be used inside Pakistan,\" Anwar told Reuters by telephone. \"In their last email to the Taliban, we found they mentioned the Chashma Nuclear Plant and that\'s why they were going to Mianwali (district).\" Best regards,'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Pakistanis',3,1,'3031 - C05764905.txt','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesWASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down, one senior administration official said. Their energies are misdirected. At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon. 323','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesWASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. \"There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down,\" one senior administration official said. \"Their energies are misdirected.\" At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon. 323'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Pakistanis',3,1,'3147 - C05765104.txt','from Dawn -- you may like these responsesAsif Akhtar, Lahore: Urdu news channel anchors ... succeed in prompting Clinton to declare that far from being dispatched, the money had only been set aside, and if the Pakistani people didn\'t want the money they didn\'t have to take it. The open-ended question reduced a cackling room to pin-drop silence, almost embarrassing the anchors for pursuing that line of questioning in the first place. It seems none of the haughty anchors were ready to make the billion-dollar blunder by ticking off the Secretary of State and losing all that aid money. Clinton handled most of the questions and concerns with a calm and a poise people would have never expected from her predecessor Condaleeza Rice, who would have been more comfortable carrying out the offensive without the charm. Given the circumstances, this attempt by a US official at bridging the gap between Pakistani opinions and US policy is commendable. Maryam, Lahore: We need to use our heads rather than our emotions all the time. its time to reflect where we went wrong as a nation too.\' Ibrahim, Lahore: it was really funny to see Mrs. Clinton handling the whole bunch of media and spin them around her little finger. Mrs. Clinton on the other hand carried herself like a true diplomat and a leader! Nadeem, Lahore: Clinton has showed her professionlism by engaging with the masses, someone of them from our tribal region. this is something that our leaders lack.','from Dawn -- you may like these responsesAsif Akhtar, Lahore: Urdu news channel anchors ... succeed in prompting Clinton to declare that far from being dispatched, the money had only been set aside, and if the Pakistani people didn\'t want the money they didn\'t have to take it. The open-ended question reduced a cackling room to pin-drop silence, almost embarrassing the anchors for pursuing that line of questioning in the first place. It seems none of the haughty anchors were ready to make the billion-dollar blunder by ticking off the Secretary of State and losing all that aid money. Clinton handled most of the questions and concerns with a calm and a poise people would have never expected from her predecessor Condaleeza Rice, who would have been more comfortable carrying out the offensive without the charm. Given the circumstances, this attempt by a US official at bridging the gap between Pakistani opinions and US policy is commendable. Maryam, Lahore: We need to use our heads rather than our emotions all the time. its time to reflect where we went wrong as a nation too.\' Ibrahim, Lahore: it was really funny to see Mrs. Clinton handling the whole bunch of media and spin them around her little finger. Mrs. Clinton on the other hand carried herself like a true diplomat and a leader! Nadeem, Lahore: Clinton has showed her professionlism by engaging with the masses, someone of them from our tribal region. this is something that our leaders lack.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Pakistani_state_of_emergency,_2007',1,1,'2535 - C05763974.txt','(AP) Pakistan PM effectively rules out treason chargesPakistan PM effectively rules out treason charges ISLAMABAD (AP) Pakistan\'s prime minister on Wednesday effectively ruled out bringing treason charges against the country\'s former military ruler, Pervez Musharraf. Pakistan\'s Supreme Court recently ruled that Musharraf\'s imposition of a state of emergency in 2007 was unconstitutional a decision that raised the possibility he could be accused of treason. But Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had said such charges would only be brought against Musharraf if Parliament passed a unanimous resolution requesting them. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday night, Gilani said the opposition parties did not have enough votes to pass the resolution indicating his own party would not vote in favor. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Pakistan PM effectively rules out treason chargesPakistan PM effectively rules out treason charges ISLAMABAD (AP) Pakistan\'s prime minister on Wednesday effectively ruled out bringing treason charges against the country\'s former military ruler, Pervez Musharraf. Pakistan\'s Supreme Court recently ruled that Musharraf\'s imposition of a state of emergency in 2007 was unconstitutional a decision that raised the possibility he could be accused of treason. But Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had said such charges would only be brought against Musharraf if Parliament passed a unanimous resolution requesting them. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday night, Gilani said the opposition parties did not have enough votes to pass the resolution indicating his own party would not vote in favor. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Pakistan_Armed_Forces',3,1,'1193 - C05760490.txt','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesI just stopped at and no one was home so I\'m heading WASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down, one senior administration official said. Their energies are misdirected. At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon.','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesI just stopped at and no one was home so I\'m heading WASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. \"There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down,\" one senior administration official said. \"Their energies are misdirected.\" At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Pakistan_Armed_Forces',3,1,'1915 - C05762440.txt','New York Times Journalist David Rohde Escapes from Taliban (SBU)(SBU) Embassy Kabul reports Mr. Rohde is at the Toschi Scout Base in North Waziristan, Pakistan. Post adds the Pakistani military will deploy three helicopters to retrieve Mr. Rohde, and his eventual destination will be Dubai via Islamabad. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 23','New York Times Journalist David Rohde Escapes from Taliban (SBU)(SBU) Embassy Kabul reports Mr. Rohde is at the Toschi Scout Base in North Waziristan, Pakistan. Post adds the Pakistani military will deploy three helicopters to retrieve Mr. Rohde, and his eventual destination will be Dubai via Islamabad. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 23'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Pakistan_Armed_Forces',3,1,'3031 - C05764905.txt','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesWASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down, one senior administration official said. Their energies are misdirected. At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon. 323','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesWASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. \"There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down,\" one senior administration official said. \"Their energies are misdirected.\" At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon. 323'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Pakistan_Army',1,1,'1917 - C05762442.txt','(New York Times) Times Reporter Held by Taliban EscapesStory is out. Richard called again to talk to you about it. Statement is being drafted for your review. June 21,2009 ? Times Reporter Held by Taliban Escapes By THE NEW YORK TIMES A New York Times reporter who was kidnapped by the Taliban has escaped and made his way to freedom after more than seven months of captivity in the mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan. David Rohde, along with a local reporter, Tahir Ludin and their driver, Asadullah Mangal, were abducted outside of Kabul on Nov. 10 while Mr. Rohde was researching a book. Mr. Rohde was part of the Times reporting team that won a Pulitzer Prize in May for coverage of Afghanistan and Pakistan last year. Mr. Rohde told his wife, Kristen Mulvihill, that Mr. Ludin joined him late Friday night in climbing over the wall of a compound where they were being held in the North Waziristan region of Pakistan. They found a Pakistani army scout, who led them to a nearby army base, and on Saturday they were flown to the American Bagram military base in Afghanistan. They just walked over the wall of the compound, said Ms. Muvihill. Mr. Mangal did not escape with the two other men. The initial report was that Mr. Rohde was in good health, while Mr. Ludin injured his foot in the escape. 25','(New York Times) Times Reporter Held by Taliban EscapesStory is out. Richard called again to talk to you about it. Statement is being drafted for your review. June 21,2009 ? Times Reporter Held by Taliban Escapes By THE NEW YORK TIMES A New York Times reporter who was kidnapped by the Taliban has escaped and made his way to freedom after more than seven months of captivity in the mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan. David Rohde, along with a local reporter, Tahir Ludin and their driver, Asadullah Mangal, were abducted outside of Kabul on Nov. 10 while Mr. Rohde was researching a book. Mr. Rohde was part of the Times reporting team that won a Pulitzer Prize in May for coverage of Afghanistan and Pakistan last year. Mr. Rohde told his wife, Kristen Mulvihill, that Mr. Ludin joined him late Friday night in climbing over the wall of a compound where they were being held in the North Waziristan region of Pakistan. They found a Pakistani army scout, who led them to a nearby army base, and on Saturday they were flown to the American Bagram military base in Afghanistan. \"They just walked over the wall of the compound,\" said Ms. Muvihill. Mr. Mangal did not escape with the two other men. The initial report was that Mr. Rohde was in good health, while Mr. Ludin injured his foot in the escape. 25'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Pakistan_Post',1,1,'1915 - C05762440.txt','New York Times Journalist David Rohde Escapes from Taliban (SBU)(SBU) Embassy Kabul reports Mr. Rohde is at the Toschi Scout Base in North Waziristan, Pakistan. Post adds the Pakistani military will deploy three helicopters to retrieve Mr. Rohde, and his eventual destination will be Dubai via Islamabad. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 23','New York Times Journalist David Rohde Escapes from Taliban (SBU)(SBU) Embassy Kabul reports Mr. Rohde is at the Toschi Scout Base in North Waziristan, Pakistan. Post adds the Pakistani military will deploy three helicopters to retrieve Mr. Rohde, and his eventual destination will be Dubai via Islamabad. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR. 23'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Pakistan–United_States_relations',1,1,'3302 - C05765810.txt','Washington Post Article on PakistanHuma ? The Secretary asked to see a copy of this article from yesterday\'s Washington Post. Would you pass it to her? Thanks. U.S. offers new role for Pakistan A BROADER PARTNERSHIP Importance of country to Afghan effort recognized By Karen DeYoung Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, November 30, 2009 President Obama has offered Pakistan an expanded strategic partnership, including additional military and economic cooperation, while warning with unusual bluntness that its use of insurgent groups to pursue policy goals cannot continue. The offer, including an effort to help reduce tensions between Pakistan and India, was contained in a two-page letter delivered to President Asif Ali Zardari this month by Obama national security adviser James L. Jones. It was accompanied by assurances from Jones that the United States will increase its military and civilian efforts in Afghanistan and that it plans no early withdrawal. Obama\'s speech Tuesday night at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., will address primarily the Afghanistan aspects of the strategy. But despite the public and political attention focused on the number of new troops, Pakistan has been the hot core of the months-long strategy review. The long-term consequences of failure there, the review concluded, far outweigh those in Afghanistan. We can\'t succeed without Pakistan, a senior administration official involved in the White House review said. You have to differentiate between public statements and reality. There is nobody who is under any illusions about this. This official and others, all of whom spoke about the closely held details of the new strategy on the condition of anonymity, emphasized that without changing the nature of U.S.-Pakistan relations in a new direction, you\'re not going to win in Afghanistan, as one put it. And if you don\'t win in Afghanistan, then Pakistan will automatically be imperiled, and that will make Afghanistan look like child\'s play.','Washington Post Article on PakistanHuma ? The Secretary asked to see a copy of this article from yesterday\'s Washington Post. Would you pass it to her? Thanks. U.S. offers new role for Pakistan A BROADER PARTNERSHIP Importance of country to Afghan effort recognized By Karen DeYoung Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, November 30, 2009 President Obama has offered Pakistan an expanded strategic partnership, including additional military and economic cooperation, while warning with unusual bluntness that its use of insurgent groups to pursue policy goals \"cannot continue.\" The offer, including an effort to help reduce tensions between Pakistan and India, was contained in a two-page letter delivered to President Asif Ali Zardari this month by Obama national security adviser James L. Jones. It was accompanied by assurances from Jones that the United States will increase its military and civilian efforts in Afghanistan and that it plans no early withdrawal. Obama\'s speech Tuesday night at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., will address primarily the Afghanistan aspects of the strategy. But despite the public and political attention focused on the number of new troops, Pakistan has been the hot core of the months-long strategy review. The long-term consequences of failure there, the review concluded, far outweigh those in Afghanistan. \"We can\'t succeed without Pakistan,\" a senior administration official involved in the White House review said. \"You have to differentiate between public statements and reality. There is nobody who is under any illusions about this.\" This official and others, all of whom spoke about the closely held details of the new strategy on the condition of anonymity, emphasized that without \"changing the nature of U.S.-Pakistan relations in a new direction, you\'re not going to win in Afghanistan,\" as one put it. \"And if you don\'t win in Afghanistan, then Pakistan will automatically be imperiled, and that will make Afghanistan look like child\'s play.\"'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Palau',10,1,'1551 - C05761352.txt','Only Palau & Israel vote w/US in UNAs I have said repeatedly, I do not want to see Palau shortchanged. I do not know whether this assessment is accurate, so can I pls get an update and recommendation about to take care of this? Wed., Palau was one of only two UN General Assembly members to vote with the US against a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo of Cuba (Israel was the other). Even the two other states in free association with the US. did not support the US position. Important officials in Palau wanted to abstain because of the drastic cut in U.S. assistance that Alcy Frelick has insisted on but Pres. Toribiong decided to stick with the US. The proposal to cut the small amount of assistance that Palau is receiving is ironic in light of the substantial increase in assistance pledged to the two other freely associated states just a few years ago. It is also misinformed and misguided. Jeff Palau defies world opinion in Cuba vote <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdesktop &ct=ga&cd=i8z1qUu1xHM&usg=AFQjCNG4DPscjT80Ygf4nMu_qIYFIJrn4A> Radio Australia News Palau has joined the United States and Israel in voting against a United Nations resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba.... See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdes ktop&h1=en> http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm?desktop','Only Palau & Israel vote w/US in UNAs I have said repeatedly, I do not want to see Palau shortchanged. I do not know whether this assessment is accurate, so can I pls get an update and recommendation about to take care of this? Wed., Palau was one of only two UN General Assembly members to vote with the US against a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo of Cuba (Israel was the other). Even the two other states in free association with the US. did not support the US position. Important officials in Palau wanted to abstain because of the drastic cut in U.S. assistance that Alcy Frelick has insisted on but Pres. Toribiong decided to stick with the US. The proposal to cut the small amount of assistance that Palau is receiving is ironic in light of the substantial increase in assistance pledged to the two other freely associated states just a few years ago. It is also misinformed and misguided. Jeff Palau defies world opinion in Cuba vote <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdesktop &ct=ga&cd=i8z1qUu1xHM&usg=AFQjCNG4DPscjT80Ygf4nMu_qIYFIJrn4A> Radio Australia News Palau has joined the United States and Israel in voting against a United Nations resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba.... See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm%3Fdes ktop&h1=en> http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200910/2727465.htm?desktop'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Palau',10,1,'1581 - C05761409.txt','Six UighursHave they landed yet? Was Congress notified? Funny timing given Farrow email, which I can discuss further with you. Are now wheels up from GTMO. Will arrive Palau Saturday afternoon our time, Sunday am Palau time. Palau President has request no announcement until after they land.','Six UighursHave they landed yet? Was Congress notified? Funny timing given Farrow email, which I can discuss further with you. Are now wheels up from GTMO. Will arrive Palau Saturday afternoon our time, Sunday am Palau time. Palau President has request no announcement until after they land.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Palau',10,1,'1920 - C05762452.txt','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings; as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Palau',10,1,'2089 - C05762747.txt','Palau offended by US positionsBelow is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self-sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. Jeff Jeffrey L. Farrow 202-343-2905 o','Palau offended by US positionsBelow is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self-sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. Jeff Jeffrey L. Farrow 202-343-2905 o'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Palau',10,1,'2167 - C05762855.txt','Palau offended by US positionsYou\'ll be happy to know that Jack and I have been working this weekend on behalf of our good friends in Palau. They will be getting new numbers in the next round of negotiations. I will stay on top of it, though no matter what I don\'t think they will be 100 percent satisfied. Jake---Pls review, do some recon outreach and advise what, if anything, we should do. Thx. H Below is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self- sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. 174','Palau offended by US positionsYou\'ll be happy to know that Jack and I have been working this weekend on behalf of our good friends in Palau. They will be getting new numbers in the next round of negotiations. I will stay on top of it, though no matter what I don\'t think they will be 100 percent satisfied. Jake---Pls review, do some recon outreach and advise what, if anything, we should do. Thx. H Below is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self- sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. 174'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Palau',10,1,'2468 - C05763802.txt','Palau offended by US positionsI\'ll call him this week. I think we have this largely sorted. Jeff and I go back to Puerto Rico and Guam in the primaries. Thx for sending. I\'ve forwarded to Jake Sullivan in my office to follow up. Below is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self- sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. . Jeff ? 268','Palau offended by US positionsI\'ll call him this week. I think we have this largely sorted. Jeff and I go back to Puerto Rico and Guam in the primaries. Thx for sending. I\'ve forwarded to Jake Sullivan in my office to follow up. Below is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self- sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. . Jeff ? 268'),(11.042921835724492,5.521460917862246,2500,'Palau',10,2,'2472 - C05763809.txt','Palau release on free association meetingBelow is Palau\'s statement on the recent meeting in the required free association review. The fourth is the key paragraph. Jake, I\'ll call. Jeff 202-343-2905 o, A Compact of Free Association replaced the United States administration of Palau, islands which the U.S. took in war and subsequently administered for the United Nations. The Compact, which was signed in 1986 and took effect October 1, 1994, includes provisions of various duration. Some are to last at least 50 years, including full U.S. military authority -- although the power of the U.S. to deny access to Palau and its extensive waters by the military of any other nation is to continue in perpetuity. The amounts and types of U.S. budgetary and programmatic assistance to Palau under the Compact are specified for 15 years, but the Compact requires reviews of its terms and the entire relationship on its 15th, 30th, and 40th anniversaries. The reviews are to consider the operating requirements of the Government of Palau and the islands\' development. The Compact also commits the U.S. to acting on the findings and to promoting Palau\'s long-term economic development. A Palauan delegation that included Vice President Kerai Mariur, Chief Representative for Compact Review Joshua Koshiba, Minister of Health Dr. Stevenson J. Kuartei, Palau Community College President Dr. Patrick Tellei, Ambassador to the U.S. Hersey Kyota, Representative to the United Nations Stuart Beck, and their consultants met in Honolulu on July 8-9 in connection with the 15th Anniversary Review with an American delegation that included Department of State Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands Affairs Alcy Frelick, the head of the US Delegation, and representatives of the Departments of the Interior and Defense and the Weather and Postal Services. The U.S. delegation made positive statements on a few matters and agreed to discuss some others further. A number of the U.S. delegation\'s statements, however, evidenced a need for greater study by some U.S. officials of the intent as well as the letter of the Compact, the relationship as a whole, Palau\'s economic situation and fiscal responsibility commitments, and Palau\'s contributions to the U.S. and to international harmony -- including sacrifice by Palauans in the U.S. military, the UN international peacekeeping force and Palau\'s strategic location and posture, and Palau\'s positions in the U.N. Palau is grateful for its partnership with the U.S. and wants to continue in the association as called for by the Compact, deepen the relationship, and develop its capacities as a freely associated state. It appreciates the more positive expressions of U.S. Secretaries of State Clinton and of the Interior Salazar and congressional leaders of both political parties. Palau fully trusts that reflection will result in an approach to the relationship consistent with the Compact and to positions befitting the great nation that is the United States. Recognizing that the questions of the association are relatively small and unique for the Government of the U.S. and that the U.S. faces many and extraordinary challenges at this time, Palau understands why more deliberation by U.S. officials can be needed. Because of this, because of the confidence that it has in the United States, and because it would not be productive to elaborate with others on the conversations at this stage, Palau\'s representatives are confining additional comment to official communications. B6','Palau release on free association meetingBelow is Palau\'s statement on the recent meeting in the required free association review. The fourth is the key paragraph. Jake, I\'ll call. Jeff 202-343-2905 o, A Compact of Free Association replaced the United States administration of Palau, islands which the U.S. took in war and subsequently administered for the United Nations. The Compact, which was signed in 1986 and took effect October 1, 1994, includes provisions of various duration. Some are to last at least 50 years, including full U.S. military authority -- although the power of the U.S. to deny access to Palau and its extensive waters by the military of any other nation is to continue in perpetuity. The amounts and types of U.S. budgetary and programmatic assistance to Palau under the Compact are specified for 15 years, but the Compact requires reviews of its terms and the entire relationship on its 15th, 30th, and 40th anniversaries. The reviews are to consider the operating requirements of the Government of Palau and the islands\' development. The Compact also commits the U.S. to acting on the findings and to promoting Palau\'s long-term economic development. A Palauan delegation that included Vice President Kerai Mariur, Chief Representative for Compact Review Joshua Koshiba, Minister of Health Dr. Stevenson J. Kuartei, Palau Community College President Dr. Patrick Tellei, Ambassador to the U.S. Hersey Kyota, Representative to the United Nations Stuart Beck, and their consultants met in Honolulu on July 8-9 in connection with the 15th Anniversary Review with an American delegation that included Department of State Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands Affairs Alcy Frelick, the head of the US Delegation, and representatives of the Departments of the Interior and Defense and the Weather and Postal Services. The U.S. delegation made positive statements on a few matters and agreed to discuss some others further. A number of the U.S. delegation\'s statements, however, evidenced a need for greater study by some U.S. officials of the intent as well as the letter of the Compact, the relationship as a whole, Palau\'s economic situation and fiscal responsibility commitments, and Palau\'s contributions to the U.S. and to international harmony -- including sacrifice by Palauans in the U.S. military, the UN international peacekeeping force and Palau\'s strategic location and posture, and Palau\'s positions in the U.N. Palau is grateful for its partnership with the U.S. and wants to continue in the association as called for by the Compact, deepen the relationship, and develop its capacities as a freely associated state. It appreciates the more positive expressions of U.S. Secretaries of State Clinton and of the Interior Salazar and congressional leaders of both political parties. Palau fully trusts that reflection will result in an approach to the relationship consistent with the Compact and to positions befitting the great nation that is the United States. Recognizing that the questions of the association are relatively small and unique for the Government of the U.S. and that the U.S. faces many and extraordinary challenges at this time, Palau understands why more deliberation by U.S. officials can be needed. Because of this, because of the confidence that it has in the United States, and because it would not be productive to elaborate with others on the conversations at this stage, Palau\'s representatives are confining additional comment to official communications. B6'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Palau',10,1,'2920 - C05764689.txt','Pres. of Palau todayWouldn\'t tell him U have a $ # & will work with him within it. State has just agreed to a meeting 9/28 to determine Palau\'s needs. Such a meeting is required by the Compact as a step before agreeing on aid. Having a # before makes a sham of the meeting. Palau has rejected the # & wouldn\'t accept it even if the Pres. did. He won\'t because it would deplete Trust Fund by 2024 or so altho it is to last thru 2044 term of base rights, forcing Palau to hope US will replenish fund in 2024. Explaining this to Jake too. Jeff B6','Pres. of Palau todayWouldn\'t tell him U have a $ # & will work with him within it. State has just agreed to a meeting 9/28 to determine Palau\'s needs. Such a meeting is required by the Compact as a step before agreeing on aid. Having a # before makes a sham of the meeting. Palau has rejected the # & wouldn\'t accept it even if the Pres. did. He won\'t because it would deplete Trust Fund by 2024 or so altho it is to last thru 2044 term of base rights, forcing Palau to hope US will replenish fund in 2024. Explaining this to Jake too. Jeff B6'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Palau',10,1,'3107 - C05765027.txt','Book about your Puerto Rico campaignOur Co-Chairs, now Sec. of State McClintock and Dem. Comm. Chair Prats, have written a book about a campaign that was historic in terms of a majority in PR and cooperation between statehooders and commonwealthers. They want a foreword by you & WJC and pictures of your visits. I\'ll follow up with Cheyrl and Laura Graham on the foreward and can do a draft if one is OK. On Palau, I\'ll be following up with Jake. State\'s proposal would cut per capita income 20% over six years and 10% over the 15 of the agreement being sought. Jeff Jeffrey L. Farrow B6','Book about your Puerto Rico campaignOur Co-Chairs, now Sec. of State McClintock and Dem. Comm. Chair Prats, have written a book about a campaign that was historic in terms of a majority in PR and cooperation between statehooders and commonwealthers. They want a foreword by you & WJC and pictures of your visits. I\'ll follow up with Cheyrl and Laura Graham on the foreward and can do a draft if one is OK. On Palau, I\'ll be following up with Jake. State\'s proposal would cut per capita income 20% over six years and 10% over the 15 of the agreement being sought. Jeff Jeffrey L. Farrow B6'),(11.042921835724492,5.521460917862246,2500,'Palau',10,2,'3573 - C05766276.txt','Wash. Post. today re Palau & UighursJake, Want to make sure you saw the front page story below. It\'s really about the tragedy of brothers wrongfully detained at Guantanamo but it makes clear that Palau is doing the U.S. a great service and has been more courageous in this regard than most of the world (although Palau is in many ways more vulnerable to China): The Secretary complimenting Pres. Toribiong re this was a good move right after Alcy upset the Palauans (as you feared) in a meeting I will give you a confidential report on separately. Jeff 2 Brothers\' Grim Tale Of Loyalty And Limbo To Leave Guantanamo Means Abandoning Family By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, September 28, 2009 Bahtiyar Mahnut, a detainee at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, learned a few weeks ago that the Pacific island nation of Palau had invited him to settle there. It should have been cause for celebration, especially for a man who desperately wants to be free. But, to the surprise of his attorneys, Bahtiyar has turned down the offer. He wishes to remain a prisoner, they say, so he can look after his older brother, a fellow detainee. The brothers\' saga, as related by their attorneys and military records, could transpire only in the context of Guantanamo Bay and comes at a critical juncture for the Obama administration, which is struggling to meet a Jan. 22 deadline to shutter the 223-detainee prison. Their circumstances also highlight the diplomatic difficulties facing the U.S. government as it tries to find places to send prisoners not destined for terrorism trials in the United States. The brothers are Uighurs, residents of China who are considered separatists by Beijing but are not enemies of the United States. The brothers were picked up separately in Afghanistan and Pakistan soon after the United States launched attacks against al-Qaeda and the Taliban in retaliation for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Since at least 2003, the U.S. government has tried to find homes for the brothers and 20 other captured Uighurs. Five went to Albania in 2006 four were sent to Bermuda in June. At one point, U.S. officials were considering the possibility of resettling Uighurs in the D.C. region, but that plan was scuttled under political pressure. Most countries have been reluctant to accept Uighurs and risk angering China. In recent weeks, however, Palau has agreed to accept 12 of the 13 remaining Uighurs, according to the Justice Department. The only detainee not invited by Palau was Bahtiyar\'s older brother, Arkin Mahmud, 45, who has developed mental health problems that are apparently too serious to be treated in the sparsely populated country, said his attorney, Elizabeth Gilson. To make matters worse, according to Gilson and military records, Arkin is a prisoner only because he went searching for Bahtiyar after the younger brother left their homeland eight years ago.','Wash. Post. today re Palau & UighursJake, Want to make sure you saw the front page story below. It\'s really about the tragedy of brothers wrongfully detained at Guantanamo but it makes clear that Palau is doing the U.S. a great service and has been more courageous in this regard than most of the world (although Palau is in many ways more vulnerable to China): The Secretary complimenting Pres. Toribiong re this was a good move right after Alcy upset the Palauans (as you feared) in a meeting I will give you a confidential report on separately. Jeff 2 Brothers\' Grim Tale Of Loyalty And Limbo To Leave Guantanamo Means Abandoning Family By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, September 28, 2009 Bahtiyar Mahnut, a detainee at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, learned a few weeks ago that the Pacific island nation of Palau had invited him to settle there. It should have been cause for celebration, especially for a man who desperately wants to be free. But, to the surprise of his attorneys, Bahtiyar has turned down the offer. He wishes to remain a prisoner, they say, so he can look after his older brother, a fellow detainee. The brothers\' saga, as related by their attorneys and military records, could transpire only in the context of Guantanamo Bay and comes at a critical juncture for the Obama administration, which is struggling to meet a Jan. 22 deadline to shutter the 223-detainee prison. Their circumstances also highlight the diplomatic difficulties facing the U.S. government as it tries to find places to send prisoners not destined for terrorism trials in the United States. The brothers are Uighurs, residents of China who are considered separatists by Beijing but are not enemies of the United States. The brothers were picked up separately in Afghanistan and Pakistan soon after the United States launched attacks against al-Qaeda and the Taliban in retaliation for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Since at least 2003, the U.S. government has tried to find homes for the brothers and 20 other captured Uighurs. Five went to Albania in 2006; four were sent to Bermuda in June. At one point, U.S. officials were considering the possibility of resettling Uighurs in the D.C. region, but that plan was scuttled under political pressure. Most countries have been reluctant to accept Uighurs and risk angering China. In recent weeks, however, Palau has agreed to accept 12 of the 13 remaining Uighurs, according to the Justice Department. The only detainee not invited by Palau was Bahtiyar\'s older brother, Arkin Mahmud, 45, who has developed mental health problems that are apparently too serious to be treated in the sparsely populated country, said his attorney, Elizabeth Gilson. To make matters worse, according to Gilson and military records, Arkin is a prisoner only because he went searching for Bahtiyar after the younger brother left their homeland eight years ago.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Palau_Community_College',1,1,'2472 - C05763809.txt','Palau release on free association meetingBelow is Palau\'s statement on the recent meeting in the required free association review. The fourth is the key paragraph. Jake, I\'ll call. Jeff 202-343-2905 o, A Compact of Free Association replaced the United States administration of Palau, islands which the U.S. took in war and subsequently administered for the United Nations. The Compact, which was signed in 1986 and took effect October 1, 1994, includes provisions of various duration. Some are to last at least 50 years, including full U.S. military authority -- although the power of the U.S. to deny access to Palau and its extensive waters by the military of any other nation is to continue in perpetuity. The amounts and types of U.S. budgetary and programmatic assistance to Palau under the Compact are specified for 15 years, but the Compact requires reviews of its terms and the entire relationship on its 15th, 30th, and 40th anniversaries. The reviews are to consider the operating requirements of the Government of Palau and the islands\' development. The Compact also commits the U.S. to acting on the findings and to promoting Palau\'s long-term economic development. A Palauan delegation that included Vice President Kerai Mariur, Chief Representative for Compact Review Joshua Koshiba, Minister of Health Dr. Stevenson J. Kuartei, Palau Community College President Dr. Patrick Tellei, Ambassador to the U.S. Hersey Kyota, Representative to the United Nations Stuart Beck, and their consultants met in Honolulu on July 8-9 in connection with the 15th Anniversary Review with an American delegation that included Department of State Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands Affairs Alcy Frelick, the head of the US Delegation, and representatives of the Departments of the Interior and Defense and the Weather and Postal Services. The U.S. delegation made positive statements on a few matters and agreed to discuss some others further. A number of the U.S. delegation\'s statements, however, evidenced a need for greater study by some U.S. officials of the intent as well as the letter of the Compact, the relationship as a whole, Palau\'s economic situation and fiscal responsibility commitments, and Palau\'s contributions to the U.S. and to international harmony -- including sacrifice by Palauans in the U.S. military, the UN international peacekeeping force and Palau\'s strategic location and posture, and Palau\'s positions in the U.N. Palau is grateful for its partnership with the U.S. and wants to continue in the association as called for by the Compact, deepen the relationship, and develop its capacities as a freely associated state. It appreciates the more positive expressions of U.S. Secretaries of State Clinton and of the Interior Salazar and congressional leaders of both political parties. Palau fully trusts that reflection will result in an approach to the relationship consistent with the Compact and to positions befitting the great nation that is the United States. Recognizing that the questions of the association are relatively small and unique for the Government of the U.S. and that the U.S. faces many and extraordinary challenges at this time, Palau understands why more deliberation by U.S. officials can be needed. Because of this, because of the confidence that it has in the United States, and because it would not be productive to elaborate with others on the conversations at this stage, Palau\'s representatives are confining additional comment to official communications. B6','Palau release on free association meetingBelow is Palau\'s statement on the recent meeting in the required free association review. The fourth is the key paragraph. Jake, I\'ll call. Jeff 202-343-2905 o, A Compact of Free Association replaced the United States administration of Palau, islands which the U.S. took in war and subsequently administered for the United Nations. The Compact, which was signed in 1986 and took effect October 1, 1994, includes provisions of various duration. Some are to last at least 50 years, including full U.S. military authority -- although the power of the U.S. to deny access to Palau and its extensive waters by the military of any other nation is to continue in perpetuity. The amounts and types of U.S. budgetary and programmatic assistance to Palau under the Compact are specified for 15 years, but the Compact requires reviews of its terms and the entire relationship on its 15th, 30th, and 40th anniversaries. The reviews are to consider the operating requirements of the Government of Palau and the islands\' development. The Compact also commits the U.S. to acting on the findings and to promoting Palau\'s long-term economic development. A Palauan delegation that included Vice President Kerai Mariur, Chief Representative for Compact Review Joshua Koshiba, Minister of Health Dr. Stevenson J. Kuartei, Palau Community College President Dr. Patrick Tellei, Ambassador to the U.S. Hersey Kyota, Representative to the United Nations Stuart Beck, and their consultants met in Honolulu on July 8-9 in connection with the 15th Anniversary Review with an American delegation that included Department of State Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands Affairs Alcy Frelick, the head of the US Delegation, and representatives of the Departments of the Interior and Defense and the Weather and Postal Services. The U.S. delegation made positive statements on a few matters and agreed to discuss some others further. A number of the U.S. delegation\'s statements, however, evidenced a need for greater study by some U.S. officials of the intent as well as the letter of the Compact, the relationship as a whole, Palau\'s economic situation and fiscal responsibility commitments, and Palau\'s contributions to the U.S. and to international harmony -- including sacrifice by Palauans in the U.S. military, the UN international peacekeeping force and Palau\'s strategic location and posture, and Palau\'s positions in the U.N. Palau is grateful for its partnership with the U.S. and wants to continue in the association as called for by the Compact, deepen the relationship, and develop its capacities as a freely associated state. It appreciates the more positive expressions of U.S. Secretaries of State Clinton and of the Interior Salazar and congressional leaders of both political parties. Palau fully trusts that reflection will result in an approach to the relationship consistent with the Compact and to positions befitting the great nation that is the United States. Recognizing that the questions of the association are relatively small and unique for the Government of the U.S. and that the U.S. faces many and extraordinary challenges at this time, Palau understands why more deliberation by U.S. officials can be needed. Because of this, because of the confidence that it has in the United States, and because it would not be productive to elaborate with others on the conversations at this stage, Palau\'s representatives are confining additional comment to official communications. B6'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Palestine_(region)',1,1,'2336 - C05763181.txt','8:30 draftAttachments: CFR 7[3].14.09 1150 prn.doc Jim K. sent in some edits in the middle of the night -- strictly designed to trim/improve flow. Think it\'s worth you flipping through to see if any strike you as worth making. OK. Went through it. It\'s not too much shorter, but I think it\'s tighter here and there. Made slight change at end to try to tie in with how it started to bring full circle. An area where you could save time and space (but I didn\'t try to change it) would be to shorten the parts where you talk about Israel and Palestine and about Iraq and Afghanistan - it seems to me that those are tactical discussions of an existing issue, and somewhat removed from the more abstract and strategic policy outline she\'s otherwise aiming at here. By the way, the phrase global network of diverse partnerships seems to be absent now. I kind of liked it on several levels, but I presume it met some objection along the way... On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Jim Kennedy wrote: so far have gotten through page nine and wanted to send what i have, will do more in next few hours tonight. On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 6:44 PM, Jim Kennedy < I will do so. I\'m good at shrinking without cutting. Thnx. wrote: On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 5:39 PM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: Hi Jim, We need you to give this one more pass-through ? if you can find places to cut and clarify, that would be great. Can you send something tonight your time? 216 217','8:30 draftAttachments: CFR 7[3].14.09 1150 prn.doc Jim K. sent in some edits in the middle of the night -- strictly designed to trim/improve flow. Think it\'s worth you flipping through to see if any strike you as worth making. OK. Went through it. It\'s not too much shorter, but I think it\'s tighter here and there. Made slight change at end to try to tie in with how it started to bring full circle. An area where you could save time and space (but I didn\'t try to change it) would be to shorten the parts where you talk about Israel and Palestine and about Iraq and Afghanistan - it seems to me that those are tactical discussions of an existing issue, and somewhat removed from the more abstract and strategic policy outline she\'s otherwise aiming at here. By the way, the phrase \"global network of diverse partnerships\" seems to be absent now. I kind of liked it on several levels, but I presume it met some objection along the way... On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Jim Kennedy wrote: so far have gotten through page nine and wanted to send what i have, will do more in next few hours tonight. On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 6:44 PM, Jim Kennedy < I will do so. I\'m good at shrinking without cutting. Thnx. wrote: On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 5:39 PM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: Hi Jim, We need you to give this one more pass-through ? if you can find places to cut and clarify, that would be great. Can you send something tonight your time? 216 217'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Palestinians',12,1,'100 - C05739676.txt','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s Apri123 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as good people, but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s Apri123 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as \"good people,\" but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Palestinians',12,1,'102 - C05739678.txt','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s April 23 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as good people, but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.','McCain updateThe Watch received the following readout of CODEL McCain\'s April 23 meetings in Cairo. Foreign Minister Alaraby: McCain discussed his visit to Libya, emphasizing it appeared a stalemate was emerging. McCain supported the decision to send in predator drones and would like NATO to provide equipment, as well as training, to the rebel forces. McCain characterized the TNC as \"good people,\" but said its military was far less impressive. Regarding the possibility of Egypt increasing aid to the TNC, Alaraby said Egypt was reluctant to provide additional support out of concern for the estimated 1 million Egyptian nationals living in Libya. Alaraby reiterated Egypt is in no rush to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Alaraby said Egypt will abide by all agreements made with Israel. He encouraged the United States to support, or at least not oppose, recognition of Palestinian statehood in the UN. McCain said the USG had discussed a modest assistance package for Egypt, but warned it was probably more modest than Egypt wished given the current economic climate. McCain planned to organize a group of businessmen to visit Egypt and encouraged Alaraby to create a more pro-business environment. Defense Minister, Field Marshall Tantawi: The meeting focused on Libya and strategies to increase U.S. and Egyptian assistance. The discussion was not as in depth as McCain\'s meeting with the FM. Tantawi echoed Alaraby\'s concern about Egyptian nationals in Libya and request for increased U.S. assistance.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Palestinians',12,1,'1293 - C05760680.txt','A request for MondayLet\'s discuss this am. I\'m up and freer until 11. Per my prior email Cdm Erica, we are of course always ready to help. But I have to say the way in which these papers have been tasked has been, frankly, chaotic. For two Fridays in a row we were sent taskers after 9 or 10 pm with short deadlines, and fulfillment of one set of requirements has only led to another. We also note that there has not generally been an effort to distinguish among bureaus in terms of substantive responsibilities and NEA has repeatedly had to refer USUN-W to other bureaus, especially PRM and somewhat mystifyingly, 10. lam honestly not quite sure what is needed now. There is already an 10-drafted paper on Israel in the UN that I cleared Friday evening. Are you asking us to script her on that topic for her meetings? I doubt very much that Ambassador Rice\'s interlocutors will seek to draw her into a discussion of the Israeli or Palestinian economies and I can\'t think why she would raise that topic with them and what policy points we would expect her to make in the context of her visit. If you really need background papers on the two economies, we can give you them. Maura ? Your folks have been terrific (especially Oni and Tom\'s team) in working with us yesterday and today to get papers ready for the trip. We continue to scrounge up the last bits and pieces from the field and here, but we\'ve given the main briefing books to Amb. Rice who is digesting them now, and we\'ll get her add ons tomorrow. After going through things briefly with her this afternoon, there is one request that we have on the substantive front. We\'d like to get (at whatever classification level is appropriate) really two additional meaty papers for her meetings with Netanyahu and Liberman. These would supplement the material in her book. We are aware that these will be tough meetings, but we also view them as a good opportunity to also cover a lot of ground. There are a lot of issues not in the current papers that could come up: from Israel in the UN system, to Iran, to settlements, to the current Temple Mount crisis, to the Israel and Palestinian economies, to the security barrier, etc.. Tom and his team may have additional issues they\'d like her to raise as well. She\'d like to be over prepared for these meetings and realizes that the SBU format has not given your team the latitude to get that done. In these two cases could we get classified supplemental for her BCLs with lots of background, TPs, etc. Please blow off any length requirements, etc. ? longer and more comprehensive is better in this case. We know that doing these over the weekend is unreasonable. We can arrange to get these to her after she lands in Israel. Would it be possible ? on the high side ? to get these two additional pieces by COB Monday? Erica','A request for MondayLet\'s discuss this am. I\'m up and freer until 11. Per my prior email Cdm Erica, we are of course always ready to help. But I have to say the way in which these papers have been tasked has been, frankly, chaotic. For two Fridays in a row we were sent taskers after 9 or 10 pm with short deadlines, and fulfillment of one set of requirements has only led to another. We also note that there has not generally been an effort to distinguish among bureaus in terms of substantive responsibilities and NEA has repeatedly had to refer USUN-W to other bureaus, especially PRM and somewhat mystifyingly, 10. lam honestly not quite sure what is needed now. There is already an 10-drafted paper on Israel in the UN that I cleared Friday evening. Are you asking us to script her on that topic for her meetings? I doubt very much that Ambassador Rice\'s interlocutors will seek to draw her into a discussion of the Israeli or Palestinian economies and I can\'t think why she would raise that topic with them and what policy points we would expect her to make in the context of her visit. If you really need background papers on the two economies, we can give you them. Maura ? Your folks have been terrific (especially Oni and Tom\'s team) in working with us yesterday and today to get papers ready for the trip. We continue to scrounge up the last bits and pieces from the field and here, but we\'ve given the main briefing books to Amb. Rice who is digesting them now, and we\'ll get her add ons tomorrow. After going through things briefly with her this afternoon, there is one request that we have on the substantive front. We\'d like to get (at whatever classification level is appropriate) really two additional meaty papers for her meetings with Netanyahu and Liberman. These would supplement the material in her book. We are aware that these will be tough meetings, but we also view them as a good opportunity to also cover a lot of ground. There are a lot of issues not in the current papers that could come up: from Israel in the UN system, to Iran, to settlements, to the current Temple Mount crisis, to the Israel and Palestinian economies, to the security barrier, etc.. Tom and his team may have additional issues they\'d like her to raise as well. She\'d like to be over prepared for these meetings and realizes that the SBU format has not given your team the latitude to get that done. In these two cases could we get classified supplemental for her BCLs with lots of background, TPs, etc. Please blow off any length requirements, etc. ? longer and more comprehensive is better in this case. We know that doing these over the weekend is unreasonable. We can arrange to get these to her after she lands in Israel. Would it be possible ? on the high side ? to get these two additional pieces by COB Monday? Erica'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Palestinians',12,1,'1734 - C05761784.txt','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottHere is the situation as I understand it. The film festival returned funds that it had received from the Israeli Embassy, after protests from some UK film figures (Ken Loach) and Palestinian solidarity groups. The Israeli director is now being funded directly by the festival. The organizers issued a sort of apology today. We have not been able to locate any State Dept response to similar episodes in the past (Israeli academics disinvited to a British conference). Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian 12 Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads Dan Glickman etc), which have started to ? generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism inherent in it cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other nations will follow suit again, compare Durban. This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation of her assistance. With appreciation and love, Bruce PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. Thanks for whatever help you can be. Warmest regards. Bruce 13','Edinburgh Film Festival israeli BoycottHere is the situation as I understand it. The film festival returned funds that it had received from the Israeli Embassy, after protests from some UK film figures (Ken Loach) and Palestinian solidarity groups. The Israeli director is now being funded directly by the festival. The organizers issued a sort of apology today. We have not been able to locate any State Dept response to similar episodes in the past (Israeli academics disinvited to a British conference). Pls read Brian\'s message and all the email traffic below. What can we do about this? Let me know if you have ideas. Thx. Hi hillary, Please call me about this if you have a moment. The message is self-explanatory, apparently there is no american voice in place to speak out or lead on this issue so --there is no voice. I believe you know Bruce Ramer who is my brother-in- law, former president of american jewish committee and well-respected entertainment lawyer in la. And, he is right. Look forward to seeing you next week in washington. Best, brian 12 Brian, First, thanks for a nice family morning and for breakfast. Always fun, always interesting and always fulfilling. Below is a sample of the kind of emails I sent to various people (studio heads; Dan Glickman; etc), which have started to ? generate concern, interest and action. AJC is also active on other fronts, as well. Just below the email you will find the news item which first called this abomination to my attention. I hope you can enlist Hilary\'s support (and please give her my personal best). We need, for many reasons, to have the US protest and condemn this outrageous boycott and to oppose the anti-Semitism inherent in it; cf Durban. The organizers of the festival must be convinced to reverse themselves. This, because of the inherent wrongness of it and that if it succeeds, it will encourage and motivate those who fomented the boycott to other, probably even worse, action. For example, there is in effect or pending (I am not certain which) a UK-Israeli treaty on film production; we should cut off at the pass any attempts to derail it. Our Embassy in London does not yet have our Ambassador. The charge d\'affaires is Robert Lebaron who I hope will receive appropriate instructions from DOS. If he acts quickly, it is likely that other nations will follow suit; again, compare Durban. This is truly appalling and serious and I earnestly solicit your assistance with the Secretary, and through you my earnest solicitation of her assistance. With appreciation and love, Bruce PS Naturally, you are free to share this email. Dear Michael, This is disgusting and outrageous. If you have any films in the festival or can lean on anyone else who does, please get them withdrawn. We would not boycott the films of any other nation, even those we consider outlaws. Neither should they. And they should learn that boycotts beget boycotts. Thanks for whatever help you can be. Warmest regards. Bruce 13'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Palestinians',12,1,'2463 - C05763790.txt','Speech/Middle EastHRC: Back this morning from Asia. Congratulations on the speech. I think it came out great. And the reaction I have heard today has been very positive. Let raise an idea about how you could present the arrangement on settlements that you are seeking with Israel as I understand it, i.e. a moratorium coupled with allowances to complete a number of housing units. There are two ways: 1. To describe it as an agreement, explaining why the US has accepted an Israeli completion of a handful of units whose construction already has begun. This raises some concerns. It would represent U.S. legitimization of some (however small) Israeli activity in the West Bank and it would trigger Arab and Palestinian complaints that we had compromised, sowing doubts about our effectiveness. 2. The alternative would be for the administration to say: a. We have come a very long way, as Israel has made unprecedented commitments to the U.S. in terms of a settlements freeze. This is a very welcome development. b. We did not achieve all that we had hoped as Israel intends to complete a number of housing units. We have differences with the Israeli government on this matter which we have expressed to them.. ?c. That said, we are convinced that substantial progress has been made that warrants an immediate resumption of peace talks as well as Arab steps toward Israel that will help promote a two-state solution. This latter option retains our credibility, does not compromise our oft-stated position and allows us to move forward. Of course, I am around if you want to discuss. Good luck in India. They are very excited about your visit. Sandy','Speech/Middle EastHRC: Back this morning from Asia. Congratulations on the speech. I think it came out great. And the reaction I have heard today has been very positive. Let raise an idea about how you could present the arrangement on settlements that you are seeking with Israel as I understand it, i.e. a moratorium coupled with allowances to complete a number of housing units. There are two ways: 1. To describe it as an agreement, explaining why the US has accepted an Israeli completion of a handful of units whose construction already has begun. This raises some concerns. It would represent U.S. legitimization of some (however small) Israeli activity in the West Bank and it would trigger Arab and Palestinian complaints that we had compromised, sowing doubts about our effectiveness. 2. The alternative would be for the administration to say: a. We have come a very long way, as Israel has made unprecedented commitments to the U.S. in terms of a settlements freeze. This is a very welcome development. b. We did not achieve all that we had hoped as Israel intends to complete a number of housing units. We have differences with the Israeli government on this matter which we have expressed to them.. ?c. That said, we are convinced that substantial progress has been made that warrants an immediate resumption of peace talks as well as Arab steps toward Israel that will help promote a two-state solution. This latter option retains our credibility, does not compromise our oft-stated position and allows us to move forward. Of course, I am around if you want to discuss. Good luck in India. They are very excited about your visit. Sandy'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Palestinians',12,1,'2474 - C05763811.txt','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years, Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side. U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. \"I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years,\" Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. \"This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side.\" U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing; U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, \"we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements,\" Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Palestinians',12,1,'2818 - C05764531.txt','Israel PM: progress made with U.S. on settlements (AP)LONDON (AP) Israel and the U.S. are making headway in defusing an unusually public disagreement over West Bank settlements, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said as he met a top American envoy in London on Wednesday. Netanyahu has said ahead of his meeting with U.S. Mideast envoy George Mitchell that he wants an agreement that allows Israel to proceed with some settlement construction while at the same time restarting peace talks with the Palestinians. In the past week, both Israel and the U.S. have been signaling that an agreement could be within reach. Speaking alongside Mitchell before the meeting, Netanyahu said he hoped peace negotiations would resume shortly. We are making headway. My government has taken steps in both words and deeds to move forward, he said. But in the days preceding Wednesday\'s meeting, the key encounter of the Israeli leader\'s four-day London trip, he also made clear he sees the spotlight on settlements as unfair and insisted the Mideast conflict is rooted in a deep Arab enmity toward Israel that predates them. 177','Israel PM: progress made with U.S. on settlements (AP)LONDON (AP) Israel and the U.S. are making headway in defusing an unusually public disagreement over West Bank settlements, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said as he met a top American envoy in London on Wednesday. Netanyahu has said ahead of his meeting with U.S. Mideast envoy George Mitchell that he wants an agreement that allows Israel to proceed with some settlement construction while at the same time restarting peace talks with the Palestinians. In the past week, both Israel and the U.S. have been signaling that an agreement could be within reach. Speaking alongside Mitchell before the meeting, Netanyahu said he hoped peace negotiations would resume \"shortly.\" \"We are making headway. My government has taken steps in both words and deeds to move forward,\" he said. But in the days preceding Wednesday\'s meeting, the key encounter of the Israeli leader\'s four-day London trip, he also made clear he sees the spotlight on settlements as unfair and insisted the Mideast conflict is rooted in a deep Arab enmity toward Israel that predates them. 177'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Palestinians',12,1,'2993 - C05764842.txt','(Reuters) Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pact Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pactColleagues: Passing on this news item for your situational awareness. Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Egypt has delayed the signing of a deal to heal the rift between President Mahmoud Abbas\' Fatah movement and the rival Palestinian Islamist group Hamas because of new complications, an Egyptian official said on Friday. He cited the growing tension between Fatah and Hamas over the handling by Abbas of a U.N. report criticising the Israeli military offensive into Gaza in December and January. Cairo had slated a signing ceremony for October 25. The agreement would resolve nothing immediately but would outline steps to restore Palestinian unity. Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and Fatah dominates in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. The official told Reuters no new date was set for signing. Egypt saw it was better to delay until there is a suitable atmosphere, he said. Abbas admits his government erred in approving a U.N. decision in Geneva two weeks ago to delay action on the so-called Goldstone report, which is particularly critical of Israel for alleged war crimes during the Gaza offensive. He has reversed course and the issue was being reconsidered on Friday at a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, which Abbas requested. We are not going to let things collapse, said another Egyptian official of his country\'s lengthy mediation between the Palestinian factions which began over a year ago. We will wait until the dust settles and activate efforts again and I hope that will be very soon. The deal would postpone Palestinian presidential and parliamentarian elections until June 28, 2010. Fatah has signed it and this week Abbas announced that if Hamas did not sign he would go ahead with elections in January as called for by the constitution. It is unclear how Fatah would be able to hold a full election since Hamas has vowed to block voting in Gaza if the ballot was scheduled without its agreement.','(Reuters) Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pact Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pactColleagues: Passing on this news item for your situational awareness. Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Egypt has delayed the signing of a deal to heal the rift between President Mahmoud Abbas\' Fatah movement and the rival Palestinian Islamist group Hamas because of \"new complications\", an Egyptian official said on Friday. He cited the growing tension between Fatah and Hamas over the handling by Abbas of a U.N. report criticising the Israeli military offensive into Gaza in December and January. Cairo had slated a signing ceremony for October 25. The agreement would resolve nothing immediately but would outline steps to restore Palestinian unity. Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and Fatah dominates in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. The official told Reuters no new date was set for signing. \"Egypt saw it was better to delay until there is a suitable atmosphere,\" he said. Abbas admits his government erred in approving a U.N. decision in Geneva two weeks ago to delay action on the so-called Goldstone report, which is particularly critical of Israel for alleged war crimes during the Gaza offensive. He has reversed course and the issue was being reconsidered on Friday at a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, which Abbas requested. \"We are not going to let things collapse,\" said another Egyptian official of his country\'s lengthy mediation between the Palestinian factions which began over a year ago. \"We will wait until the dust settles and activate efforts again and I hope that will be very soon.\" The deal would postpone Palestinian presidential and parliamentarian elections until June 28, 2010. Fatah has signed it and this week Abbas announced that if Hamas did not sign he would go ahead with elections in January as called for by the constitution. It is unclear how Fatah would be able to hold a full election since Hamas has vowed to block voting in Gaza if the ballot was scheduled without its agreement.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Palestinians',12,1,'3082 - C05764985.txt','A request for MondayPer my prior email Cdm Erica, we are of course always ready to help. But I have to say the way in which these papers have been tasked has been, frankly, chaotic. For two Fridays in a row we were sent taskers after 9 or 10 pm with short deadlines, and fulfillment of one set of requirements has only led to another. We also note that there has not generally been an effort to distinguish among bureaus in terms of substantive responsibilities and NEA has repeatedly had to refer USUN-W to other bureaus, especially PRM and somewhat mystifyingly, 10. I am honestly not quite sure what is needed now. There is already an 10-drafted paper on Israel in the UN that I cleared Friday evening. Are you asking us to script her on that topic for her meetings? I doubt very much that Ambassador Rice\'s interlocutors will seek to draw her into a discussion of the Israeli or Palestinian economies and I can\'t think why she would raise that topic with them and what policy points we would expect her to make in the context of her visit. If you really need background papers on the two economies, we can give you them. We\'ll work on the BCLs at 00B Monday with input from posts. Our aim is to provide Amb Rice maximum support. Best, Maura Maura ?','A request for MondayPer my prior email Cdm Erica, we are of course always ready to help. But I have to say the way in which these papers have been tasked has been, frankly, chaotic. For two Fridays in a row we were sent taskers after 9 or 10 pm with short deadlines, and fulfillment of one set of requirements has only led to another. We also note that there has not generally been an effort to distinguish among bureaus in terms of substantive responsibilities and NEA has repeatedly had to refer USUN-W to other bureaus, especially PRM and somewhat mystifyingly, 10. I am honestly not quite sure what is needed now. There is already an 10-drafted paper on Israel in the UN that I cleared Friday evening. Are you asking us to script her on that topic for her meetings? I doubt very much that Ambassador Rice\'s interlocutors will seek to draw her into a discussion of the Israeli or Palestinian economies and I can\'t think why she would raise that topic with them and what policy points we would expect her to make in the context of her visit. If you really need background papers on the two economies, we can give you them. We\'ll work on the BCLs at 00B Monday with input from posts. Our aim is to provide Amb Rice maximum support. Best, Maura Maura ?'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Palestinians',12,1,'3154 - C05765145.txt','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately, the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. I think we should ... get on it and get with it. It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an unprecedented offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli restraint in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, unprecedented, even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan falls far short of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it unprecedented, which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah you stand there guardedly optimistic in public in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. \"We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately,\" the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. \"I think we should ... get on it and get with it.\" It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an \"unprecedented\" offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli \"restraint\" in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, \"unprecedented,\" even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan \"falls far short\" of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it \"unprecedented,\" which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East; clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah; you stand there \"guardedly optimistic\" in public; in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and'),(10.678278722133383,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Palestinians',12,2,'3482 - C05766101.txt','Abu MazenWill do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. We have dismantled hundreds of roadblocks and checkpoints, extended the hours of operation on the Allenby Bridge and removed bureaucratic obstacles to Palestinian economic development. These actions have helped spur a surge, a boom, in the Palestinian economy. At the same time, the security environment has improved thanks both to the efforts of the IDF and to the efforts of better trained PA security forces. Now we wish to add to this improved economic and security climate meaningful political negotiations. I have already said that we will not build new settlements and that we would not expropriate additional land for existing settlements. I said we would also restrain settlement activity, and that\'s exactly what we decided to do today. I promised to enable normal life to continue for the three hundred thousand Israeli citizens, our brothers and sisters, who live in Judea and Samaria. That is why this suspension will not affect construction currently underway. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. Netanyahu gave a press conference a few hours ago. I\'ve seen plenty of his quotes in stories. Let me see if I can find transcript. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?','Abu MazenWill do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. We have dismantled hundreds of roadblocks and checkpoints, extended the hours of operation on the Allenby Bridge and removed bureaucratic obstacles to Palestinian economic development. These actions have helped spur a surge, a boom, in the Palestinian economy. At the same time, the security environment has improved thanks both to the efforts of the IDF and to the efforts of better trained PA security forces. Now we wish to add to this improved economic and security climate meaningful political negotiations. I have already said that we will not build new settlements and that we would not expropriate additional land for existing settlements. I said we would also restrain settlement activity, and that\'s exactly what we decided to do today. I promised to enable normal life to continue for the three hundred thousand Israeli citizens, our brothers and sisters, who live in Judea and Samaria. That is why this suspension will not affect construction currently underway. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. Netanyahu gave a press conference a few hours ago. I\'ve seen plenty of his quotes in stories. Let me see if I can find transcript. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Palestinians',12,1,'3483 - C05766102.txt','Abu Mazen RE:\' Abu MazenDaniel R is going to get it to him, along with your statement, highlighting what you\'ve said about 1967. Abu Mazen wants to see it. I assume Mara knows how to send? Will do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?','Abu Mazen RE:\' Abu MazenDaniel R is going to get it to him, along with your statement, highlighting what you\'ve said about 1967. Abu Mazen wants to see it. I assume Mara knows how to send? Will do. Below is the formal statement that was released in the PM\'s name: Today, my cabinet authorized a policy of restraint regarding settlements which will include a suspension of new permits and new construction in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months. My cabinet authorized this far reaching step because of our deep desire for peace. We hope that this decision will help launch meaningful peace negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement that will finally end the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. We are committed to working closely with the United States to advance peace and security in the region. We have been told by many friends that once Israel takes the first step towards peace, the Palestinians and the Arab world would respond positively with steps of their own to create a virtuous cycle of goodwill. Well, the government of Israel is taking a very big and difficult step toward peace today. I hope that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize this opportunity to work with us to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children. Since the day our government was sworn in eight months ago, we have been calling for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. During that time, we have taken many concrete actions to improve daily life for the Palestinians and to create a climate in which political negotiations would have the best chance to succeed. Make sure Daniel R gets transcripts of what Mitchell and I said to the PA so Abbas can see it and if there is a transcript of Bibi too. He\'s asking if Israel made its statement since he hasn\'t seen it and I told him I hadn\'t either. Is there one?'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Palestinian_National_Authority',6,1,'1173 - C05760448.txt','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)(U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)(U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P. E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Palestinian_National_Authority',6,1,'1174 - C05760450.txt','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)What is Ann Lewis\'s email? (U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: 5, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Abbas: No deal yet on Israeli soldier (U)What is Ann Lewis\'s email? (U) Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emerging from talks with Egyptian President Mubarak, told reporters Israel and Hamas were unable to agree on details of a prisoner swap that would secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Automatic electronic distribution to: 5, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Palestinian_National_Authority',6,1,'1767 - C05761854.txt','mini schedule 5/27/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15am OFFICE TIME 10:10am Secretary\'s Office 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:25 am ARRIVE State Department 11:30 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm WORKING LUNCH FOR EGYPTIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ARMED 1:00 pm ALI ABOUL GHEIT James Monroe Room, 81Floor *Camera spray at top. 1:15 pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 1:45 pm w/PRESMENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PHONE CALL w/PRESIDENT SHEIKH SHARIF SHEIKH ARMED 2:00 pm TRANSITIONAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN SOMALIA Secy\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/ROXANA SABERI, AMERICAN JOURNALIST 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office *Camera Spray in outer office preceding. 2:45pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 3:15pm w/PRESIDENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/IVO DAALDER, U.S. AMBASSADOR TO NATO 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00pm MEETING w/SPECIAL ENVOY GEORGE MITCHELL 5:30pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY 8:30 pm PRESIDENT MAIIMOUD ABBAS James Monroe Room, 8d\' Floor *Official photo in outer office preceding. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 18','mini schedule 5/27/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15am OFFICE TIME 10:10am Secretary\'s Office 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:25 am ARRIVE State Department 11:30 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm WORKING LUNCH FOR EGYPTIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ARMED 1:00 pm ALI ABOUL GHEIT James Monroe Room, 81Floor *Camera spray at top. 1:15 pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 1:45 pm w/PRESMENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PHONE CALL w/PRESIDENT SHEIKH SHARIF SHEIKH ARMED 2:00 pm TRANSITIONAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN SOMALIA Secy\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/ROXANA SABERI, AMERICAN JOURNALIST 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office *Camera Spray in outer office preceding. 2:45pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 3:15pm w/PRESIDENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/IVO DAALDER, U.S. AMBASSADOR TO NATO 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00pm MEETING w/SPECIAL ENVOY GEORGE MITCHELL 5:30pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY 8:30 pm PRESIDENT MAIIMOUD ABBAS James Monroe Room, 8d\' Floor *Official photo in outer office preceding. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 18'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Palestinian_National_Authority',6,1,'1945 - C05762526.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/1/098:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PHOTO w/JOSE VILLARREAL, NOMINEE FOR COMMISSIONER 9:25 am GENERAL, SHANGHAI EXPO 2010 Secretary\'s Outer Office 9:25 am PHOTO OP w/ WANDA, GREGORY, & NATIKA WASHINGTON Secy\'s Outer Office *Natilca works for Lew Lukens, Wanda and Gregory are her parents. 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES AND SECRETARY GATES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:45 am White House Situation Room 11:45 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR US AMBASSADOR TO IRELAND, 12:20 pm DANIEL ROONEY Treaty Room *Approx. 30 ppl. expected. 12:30 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD MORNINGSTAR 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00pm MEETING w/AMB. DAVID CHOQUEHUANCA, MINISTER OF FOREIGN 2:30 pm AFFAIRS, BOLIVIA Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:45pm MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARY ERIC SCHWARTZ 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm HOLD FOR ROSEMARIE 3:20 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/HUMA AND LONA 3:45pm Secretary\'s Office 4:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/EILEEN CHAMBERLIN DONOHOE 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY PRIME MINISTER 5:15 pm SALAM FAYYAD Secretary\'s Outer Office *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 5:20 pm DEPART State Department En Route White House. 5:30 pm ARRIVE White House 5:30 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ POTUS 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Private Residence 2','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/1/098:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PHOTO w/JOSE VILLARREAL, NOMINEE FOR COMMISSIONER 9:25 am GENERAL, SHANGHAI EXPO 2010 Secretary\'s Outer Office 9:25 am PHOTO OP w/ WANDA, GREGORY, & NATIKA WASHINGTON Secy\'s Outer Office *Natilca works for Lew Lukens, Wanda and Gregory are her parents. 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES AND SECRETARY GATES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:45 am White House Situation Room 11:45 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR US AMBASSADOR TO IRELAND, 12:20 pm DANIEL ROONEY Treaty Room *Approx. 30 ppl. expected. 12:30 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD MORNINGSTAR 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00pm MEETING w/AMB. DAVID CHOQUEHUANCA, MINISTER OF FOREIGN 2:30 pm AFFAIRS, BOLIVIA Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:45pm MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARY ERIC SCHWARTZ 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm HOLD FOR ROSEMARIE 3:20 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/HUMA AND LONA 3:45pm Secretary\'s Office 4:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/EILEEN CHAMBERLIN DONOHOE 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY PRIME MINISTER 5:15 pm SALAM FAYYAD Secretary\'s Outer Office *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 5:20 pm DEPART State Department \"En Route White House. 5:30 pm ARRIVE White House 5:30 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ POTUS 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:50 pm DEPART State Department \"En route Private Residence 2'),(12.064573083253274,6.032286541626637,2500,'Palestinian_National_Authority',6,2,'3003 - C05764855.txt','ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding Committee>Committee> I am still with the Israeli delegation and am waiting for the moment they hear this. The press release does not even say this was at Ocampo\'s request. http://www.icc-cpi.int/NR/exeres/EOBE66F1-C4A5-4F33-A0D5-E369036533FA.htm sorry if this is old news. Note concluding line: A further report is to be presented by the PNA in the near future, clarifying additional issues discussed during the meeting. ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact- Finding Committee ICC-OTP-20091016-PR465 On 16 October, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Luis Moreno-Ocampo, received a Palestinian delegation headed by Dr. Ali Khashan, Minister of Justice of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). Dr. Khashan was accompanied by the Palestinian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Nabil Abuznaid, and a team of legal experts including Vaughan Lowe QC, Professor of International Law at Oxford University. The Prosecutor also received members of the Independent Fact-finding Committee led by Professor John Dugard and members of the Arab League Secretariat, in the context of ongoing consultations. The PNA delegation submitted a preliminary report presenting its legal arguments in support of the declaration lodged on 22 January 2009, accepting the jurisdiction of the Court over crimes committed in Palestine. The Office will carefully examine all supporting arguments submitted, starting with the initial issue of whether the declaration by the PNA accepting the exercise of jurisdiction by the ICC meets statutory requirements. The Prosecutor said','ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact-Finding Committee>Committee> I am still with the Israeli delegation and am waiting for the moment they hear this. The press release does not even say this was at Ocampo\'s request. http://www.icc-cpi.int/NR/exeres/EOBE66F1-C4A5-4F33-A0D5-E369036533FA.htm sorry if this is old news. Note concluding line: A further report is to be presented by the PNA in the near future, clarifying additional issues discussed during the meeting. ICC Prosecutor receives Palestinian Minister of Justice, Arab League and Independent Fact- Finding Committee ICC-OTP-20091016-PR465 On 16 October, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Luis Moreno-Ocampo, received a Palestinian delegation headed by Dr. Ali Khashan, Minister of Justice of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). Dr. Khashan was accompanied by the Palestinian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Nabil Abuznaid, and a team of legal experts including Vaughan Lowe QC, Professor of International Law at Oxford University. The Prosecutor also received members of the Independent Fact-finding Committee led by Professor John Dugard and members of the Arab League Secretariat, in the context of ongoing consultations. The PNA delegation submitted a preliminary report presenting its legal arguments in support of the declaration lodged on 22 January 2009, accepting the jurisdiction of the Court over crimes committed in Palestine. The Office will carefully examine all supporting arguments submitted, starting with the initial issue of whether the declaration by the PNA accepting the exercise of jurisdiction by the ICC meets statutory requirements. The Prosecutor said'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Palestinian_National_Authority',6,1,'3567 - C05766254.txt','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Pam_Pam',1,1,'1547 - C05761348.txt','my departureFYI Cheryl, thanks so much. ? My official day to leave will be Friday the 22nd which I will take as a leave day so that my last day in the office will be Thursday. Thanks again for your support and your friendship and good luck with the enormous responsibility you have ? assumed here at State. Love, Pam Pam First ? congratulations ? you know is there, right? Second ? stay here as long as you like in lead up to June 1. Third ? I am happy for you ? I loved working at a University (and miss it even more now), I am sure you will. xo cdm Dear Cheryl, first of all, thanks for your support throughout this transition process. I have accepted a position in the Again, thanks for everything. Pam','my departureFYI Cheryl, thanks so much. ? My official day to leave will be Friday the 22nd which I will take as a leave day so that my last day in the office will be Thursday. Thanks again for your support and your friendship and good luck with the enormous responsibility you have ? assumed here at State. Love, Pam Pam First ? congratulations ? you know is there, right? Second ? stay here as long as you like in lead up to June 1. Third ? I am happy for you ? I loved working at a University (and miss it even more now), I am sure you will. xo cdm Dear Cheryl, first of all, thanks for your support throughout this transition process. I have accepted a position in the Again, thanks for everything. Pam'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Panama',1,1,'3075 - C05764971.txt','Weighing in with MichelettiCraig: Thanks for the support. Again we are meeting w many people in the business community, as well as political and civil leaders to make the case for an agreement. We will report on the results. Hugo Hugo: I just wanted to confirm to you that up here we have reached out to Canada, Mexico, Panama, Colombia and Peru, urging them to weigh in with Micheletti. The idea of course is to have M hear from governments that have high credibility with the de factor. We will follow up to see if contacts are made. All the best, ck','Weighing in with MichelettiCraig: Thanks for the support. Again we are meeting w many people in the business community, as well as political and civil leaders to make the case for an agreement. We will report on the results. Hugo Hugo: I just wanted to confirm to you that up here we have reached out to Canada, Mexico, Panama, Colombia and Peru, urging them to weigh in with Micheletti. The idea of course is to have M hear from governments that have high credibility with the de factor. We will follow up to see if contacts are made. All the best, ck'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Pandemic',1,2,'1624 - C05761485.txt','Some other thoughtsAMS did not like any of this both for the substance and because she did not write it so we did not share it with you today. Then I decided to share it with you anyway for any value it has for you. Frame: The world we live in today is inextricably interconnected. Together we succeed. Apart we fail. In the Obama Administration, we will use smart power to advance to our shared security, shared prosperity and shared humanity. In advancing our shared security, we seek to: ? Reduce threat of violent extremism ? Reduce the spread of weapons of mass destruction In advancing our shared prosperity, we seek to: ? Use development to create and sustain strong stable economies by: o Focusing on women as essential for driving economic growth o Expanding access to food and the means to grow or buy it and, o Expanding access to quality education in developing countries ? Expand access to stable, affordable and increasingly clean energy sources In advancing our shared humanity, we seek to: ? Expand human rights and the conditions that promote respect for human rights ? Support the development of health systems that support healthier societies and confront the spread of pandemic disease (e.g., AlDs) How we achieve these goals: We will advance these goals through shared responsibility and the application of smart power. America has the responsibility to lead, but can only lead in partnership with others. Smart power means elevating and integrating diplomacy and development. DIPLOMACY: Focus on priority partnerships: ? Revitalized partnerships with historic allies EU, Japan, Korea, Australia ? Calibrated partnerships with China and Russia 31','Some other thoughtsAMS did not like any of this both for the substance and because she did not write it so we did not share it with you today. Then I decided to share it with you anyway for any value it has for you. Frame: The world we live in today is inextricably interconnected. Together we succeed. Apart we fail. In the Obama Administration, we will use smart power to advance to our shared security, shared prosperity and shared humanity. In advancing our shared security, we seek to: ? Reduce threat of violent extremism ? Reduce the spread of weapons of mass destruction In advancing our shared prosperity, we seek to: ? Use development to create and sustain strong stable economies by: o Focusing on women as essential for driving economic growth; o Expanding access to food and the means to grow or buy it; and, o Expanding access to quality education in developing countries; ? Expand access to stable, affordable and increasingly clean energy sources In advancing our shared humanity, we seek to: ? Expand human rights and the conditions that promote respect for human rights ? Support the development of health systems that support healthier societies and confront the spread of pandemic disease (e.g., AlDs) How we achieve these goals: We will advance these goals through shared responsibility and the application of smart power. America has the responsibility to lead, but can only lead in partnership with others. Smart power means elevating and integrating diplomacy and development. DIPLOMACY: Focus on priority partnerships: ? Revitalized partnerships with historic allies EU, Japan, Korea, Australia; ? Calibrated partnerships with China and Russia; 31'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Panzi',1,1,'2845 - C05764562.txt','From Lyn Lusi in GomaWe are working with Lyn to try to better determine the specific needs at Heal Africa. The Norwegian development staff is on vacation but we should connect shortly. I\'m going to try to steer their assistance to Heal Africa if I can. Otherwise, we\'ve had marathon meetings with all the key players to follow up on your trip to DRC. There is so much that needs to be done and Congress is already asking for reports. Dear Melanne, It is very kind of you to write to me. Eve had already told me from you that there is more interpretation than fact in the new hospital story, and I really apologise for the embarrassment that our reaction and the echoes from our friends will have caused you and Secretary Mrs Clinton. The fact that you came, and gave priority to the catastrophic epidemic of rape in our country gives a clear and loud signal that the most powerful nation in the world has put Congo\'s women at the top of their agenda. Thank you for your questions about the best way forward for training in dealing with fistula. Our approach is in some ways different from Panzi, because we are so limited by our facilities: we have to do our surgical work by \'campaigns\' ? this month, a vvf campaign next month, a cleft lip and palate campaign then a club foot and post polio campaign. This lack of space, with our commitment to training 12 Congolese doctors in six specialist areas of medicine, limits us considerably, and makes our medical teams compete with each other for OR time and beds. To deal with the cases waiting in rural areas, we regularly send our surgical specialists on outreach: in July, they operated in Kasongo (South Maniema), in August at home in Goma, in September in Adi, in October in South Maniema and November back in Adi, December, here in Goma. Outreach is very unsatisfactory to surgeons: they like to be able to follow through to complete recovery, and we like to accompany women with training and literacy and psychosocial support. Although this provides teaching time to local doctors, there must be a better way to provide continuing medical education to the rural medical staff of Congo.','From Lyn Lusi in GomaWe are working with Lyn to try to better determine the specific needs at Heal Africa. The Norwegian development staff is on vacation but we should connect shortly. I\'m going to try to steer their assistance to Heal Africa if I can. Otherwise, we\'ve had marathon meetings with all the key players to follow up on your trip to DRC. There is so much that needs to be done and Congress is already asking for reports. Dear Melanne, It is very kind of you to write to me. Eve had already told me from you that there is more interpretation than fact in the new hospital story, and I really apologise for the embarrassment that our reaction and the echoes from our friends will have caused you and Secretary Mrs Clinton. The fact that you came, and gave priority to the catastrophic epidemic of rape in our country gives a clear and loud signal that the most powerful nation in the world has put Congo\'s women at the top of their agenda. Thank you for your questions about the best way forward for training in dealing with fistula. Our approach is in some ways different from Panzi, because we are so limited by our facilities: we have to do our surgical work by \'campaigns\' ? this month, a vvf campaign; next month, a cleft lip and palate campaign; then a club foot and post polio campaign. This lack of space, with our commitment to training 12 Congolese doctors in six specialist areas of medicine, limits us considerably, and makes our medical teams compete with each other for OR time and beds. To deal with the cases waiting in rural areas, we regularly send our surgical specialists on outreach: in July, they operated in Kasongo (South Maniema), in August at home in Goma, in September in Adi, in October in South Maniema and November back in Adi, December, here in Goma. Outreach is very unsatisfactory to surgeons: they like to be able to follow through to complete recovery, and we like to accompany women with training and literacy and psychosocial support. Although this provides teaching time to local doctors, there must be a better way to provide continuing medical education to the rural medical staff of Congo.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Pan_American_World_Airways',1,1,'188 - C05739783.txt','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board Justice Minister said this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate. 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. Boots on the ground: they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is \"shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security; they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board; Justice Minister said \"this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate.\" 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. \"Boots on the ground\": they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Pan_Am_Flight_103',6,1,'188 - C05739783.txt','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board Justice Minister said this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate. 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. Boots on the ground: they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5','Quick readout from Jeff Feitman in TriedJeff asked me to pass along the following readout. Please excuse the free-form list of subjects but I wanted to get this out quickly to as wide an audience as possible. Please feel free to share with others I\'ve missed. 1. State of Embassy Tripoli facility: While admitting he is no engineer, Jeff agrees with the initial OBO assessment that the facility is not salvageable ? the condition is \"shocking and photos doesn\'t do it justice.\' Floors have collapsed, the ballistic glass and metal support beams have melted, and it has been totally trashed. Jeff asked for their help on Embassy security; they took this on board but noted that they are still in the process of trying to secure the country. 2. Abdel JAI and Mahmoud fibril both to NY next week: Both will travel to NY next week for the high level meeting on the 20th. Jain will then return to Libya, and Jibril will remain in NY to deliver the Libyan address to UNGA on the 24th. The plan is to have the new cabinet in place by the 2e,with Jibril the likely PM. Jeff pressed them on including a woman on their UN delegation. He also made all of the points about the need for the INC to take the lead in NY in outlining what they are seeking from the int\'l community but they didn\'t share their ideas about what they will say. Action needed: Jalil needs a visa, understand MAG is working this now but we will need to facilitate issuance (likely by Embassy Tunis). 1 Saadi Qadhafl and Niger: Jibril has sent a letter to Niamey and is sending the Deputy FM there to talk about Saadi. The Libyan request to Niger will be two-fold: 1. Detain him properly (they understand he is free to roam about 2. Be prepared to return him to Libya to stand trial. 4. Weapons issues: They will ask OPCW to come back and they want them to say yes but the Libyans are picking up noises from OPCW that they can\'t accept a request from the INC now because the INC is not a UN member. (comment: I know the credentials issue is being worked this week in NY but Ken Ward please convey to OPCW that they need to take the Libyans up on their request asap.) S. OUP mandate: they think NATO should stay beyond an additional 30 days (I told Jeff I thought we were now looking at 90 in any case). 6. Pan Am 103: Jeff raised the issue with Jaill and the Justice Minister, which they took on board; Justice Minister said \"this was a crime against humanity so Libya has to cooperate.\" 7. Treatment of Libyans of color and African migrants: Jeff raised and they responded with the right things. 8. Oil fund paper: Passed to INC. 9. \"Boots on the ground\": they asked about the comments they had seen and expressed their concern over them. Jeff explained that these were people to help provide security for our people and facility and why they were necessary. B6 B3 INA B5'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Pan_Am_Flight_103',6,1,'2407 - C05763582.txt','Government denies reports bomber to be freedEDINBURGH (AP) - Sky News and BBC television reported Wednesday that Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi was to be freed from his Scottish prison on humanitarian grounds, but the minister in charge of deciding al-Megrahi\'s fate denied that any such decision had been made. Neither news network cited a source for its report. Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill, who was due to decide whether to release al-Megrahi, told a local television station he had yet to make up his mind. A call and an e-mail sent to al-Megrahi\'s Scottish lawyer were not immediately returned late Wednesday. The decision will be made next week, MacAskill told Scottish Television late Wednesday. Two spokeswomen for the Scotland\'s devolved government dismissed the BBC and Sky reports as speculation. Absolutely no decision has been taken on that, a spokeswoman for the Scottish Executive said. Categorically no decision has been made at this stage. 111','Government denies reports bomber to be freedEDINBURGH (AP) - Sky News and BBC television reported Wednesday that Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi was to be freed from his Scottish prison on humanitarian grounds, but the minister in charge of deciding al-Megrahi\'s fate denied that any such decision had been made. Neither news network cited a source for its report. Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill, who was due to decide whether to release al-Megrahi, told a local television station he had yet to make up his mind. A call and an e-mail sent to al-Megrahi\'s Scottish lawyer were not immediately returned late Wednesday. \"The decision will be made next week,\" MacAskill told Scottish Television late Wednesday. Two spokeswomen for the Scotland\'s devolved government dismissed the BBC and Sky reports as speculation. \"Absolutely no decision has been taken on that,\" a spokeswoman for the Scottish Executive said. \"Categorically no decision has been made at this stage.\" 111'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Pan_Am_Flight_103',6,1,'2419 - C05763626.txt','CODEL McCain Press Statement in Tripoli statementScroll all the way down for statement Dan, FYI: Below are Senator McCain\'s remarks following his discussions with Col. Qadafi. Regards, Malcolm S. Greene Senior Watch Officer S/ES-Operations Center 202-647-1512 Colleagues, Below is Senator McCain\'s press statement following his meeting with Col. Qadafi on the Megrahi issue. Joan, thanks so much for the updates. My shift is over, please send any additional emails to SES-O in the GAL. Best regards Walter Per my email on the other system, this is the press statement that Senator McCain delivered in Tripoli today, Aug 14. Senator Lieberman\'s statement was a bit stronger. PAO Josh Baker will forward a summary of that statement, along with some suggested if-asked press guidance, to NEA/MAG and NEA/PPD. Behalf Of Chris Andino Baker, Joshua N We have had a brief but productive time here in Libya. Our visit here, inconceivable just a few years ago, is another indication of the remarkable transformation of relations between our two countries. During our visit, we met with the National Security Advisor, with Col. Qadafi, and with a number of advisors to the leader. We expressed our appreciation for Libya\'s decision to give up its weapons of mass destruction programs and become a partner in the fight against violent Islamic extremism, and discussed the ways in which relations between our countries can continue on a positive and productive path. In particular, we discussed the possibility of moving ahead with the provision of non-lethal defense equipment to the government of Libya. As we move ahead with the many ways in which the United States and Libya can work closely as partners, there remain areas where there remains real work to be done. The status of human rights and political reform in Libya will remain a chief element of concern. In addition, we understand that no final decision has been reached regarding the potential release from Scottish prison of Abdel Basset al Megrahi, the man convicted of involvement in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Nevertheless, we made clear in our meetings with Libyan officials that we are resolutely opposed to his release. We encouraged our Libyan interlocutors to handle this case ? which, after all, involves an individual convicted of killing American citizens ? in a fashion that will strengthen the growing ties of friendship between our two countries, rather than hinder its progress. We discussed these and other issues in a spirit of mutual respect and friendship. The ties between the United States and Libya have taken a remarkable and positive turn in recent years,','CODEL McCain Press Statement in Tripoli statementScroll all the way down for statement Dan, FYI: Below are Senator McCain\'s remarks following his discussions with Col. Qadafi. Regards, Malcolm S. Greene Senior Watch Officer S/ES-Operations Center 202-647-1512 Colleagues, Below is Senator McCain\'s press statement following his meeting with Col. Qadafi on the Megrahi issue. Joan, thanks so much for the updates. My shift is over, please send any additional emails to SES-O in the GAL. Best regards Walter Per my email on the other system, this is the press statement that Senator McCain delivered in Tripoli today, Aug 14. Senator Lieberman\'s statement was a bit stronger. PAO Josh Baker will forward a summary of that statement, along with some suggested if-asked press guidance, to NEA/MAG and NEA/PPD. Behalf Of Chris Andino Baker, Joshua N We have had a brief but productive time here in Libya. Our visit here, inconceivable just a few years ago, is another indication of the remarkable transformation of relations between our two countries. During our visit, we met with the National Security Advisor, with Col. Qadafi, and with a number of advisors to the leader. We expressed our appreciation for Libya\'s decision to give up its weapons of mass destruction programs and become a partner in the fight against violent Islamic extremism, and discussed the ways in which relations between our countries can continue on a positive and productive path. In particular, we discussed the possibility of moving ahead with the provision of non-lethal defense equipment to the government of Libya. As we move ahead with the many ways in which the United States and Libya can work closely as partners, there remain areas where there remains real work to be done. The status of human rights and political reform in Libya will remain a chief element of concern. In addition, we understand that no final decision has been reached regarding the potential release from Scottish prison of Abdel Basset al Megrahi, the man convicted of involvement in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Nevertheless, we made clear in our meetings with Libyan officials that we are resolutely opposed to his release. We encouraged our Libyan interlocutors to handle this case ? which, after all, involves an individual convicted of killing American citizens ? in a fashion that will strengthen the growing ties of friendship between our two countries, rather than hinder its progress. We discussed these and other issues in a spirit of mutual respect and friendship. The ties between the United States and Libya have taken a remarkable and positive turn in recent years,'),(12.064573083253274,6.032286541626637,2500,'Pan_Am_Flight_103',6,2,'2489 - C05763835.txt','(Reuters) Scots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmakerScots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmaker LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A decision by the Scottish government whether to release a Libyan convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing may be announced as early as Thursday, a legislator said on Wednesday. Christine Grahame, a member of the Scottish Parliament who has campaigned against the conviction, said she expected former Libyan intelligence agent Abdel Basset al-Megrahi to be freed early on compassionate grounds because he has terminal cancer. The regional administration has come under pressure from the United States to keep Megrahi in jail, while a British government minister said the wait for news was becoming embarrassing. I don\'t think it will be long coming, Grahame told BBC radio. I suspect we might have something maybe tomorrow (Thursday) morning. We will probably go for compassionate release. It avoids a lot of difficulties. Scotland\'s Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill is considering two requests from Megrahi to be released early, on compassionate grounds or under a prisoner transfer agreement (PTA) between Britain and Libya. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(Reuters) Scots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmakerScots to rule soon on Lockerbie bomber -lawmaker LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A decision by the Scottish government whether to release a Libyan convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing may be announced as early as Thursday, a legislator said on Wednesday. Christine Grahame, a member of the Scottish Parliament who has campaigned against the conviction, said she expected former Libyan intelligence agent Abdel Basset al-Megrahi to be freed early on compassionate grounds because he has terminal cancer. The regional administration has come under pressure from the United States to keep Megrahi in jail, while a British government minister said the wait for news was \"becoming embarrassing\". \"I don\'t think it will be long coming,\" Grahame told BBC radio. \"I suspect we might have something maybe tomorrow (Thursday) morning. We will probably go for compassionate release. It avoids a lot of difficulties.\" Scotland\'s Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill is considering two requests from Megrahi to be released early, on compassionate grounds or under a prisoner transfer agreement (PTA) between Britain and Libya. Andrea &wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Pan_Am_Flight_103',6,1,'3024 - C05764892.txt','Guardian front page tomorrow also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen. But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable. Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time. He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution. In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. My sight is not at all deteriorating, he told NBC.','Guardian front page tomorrow; also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: \"I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen.\" But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: \"In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable.\" Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting \"the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time\". He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. \"I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution.\" In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. \"My sight is not at all deteriorating,\" he told NBC.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Pan_Am_Flight_103',6,1,'3026 - C05764896.txt','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left the special relationship at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone, the source said. There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off. The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would spend all day Friday together. However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left \"the special relationship\" at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. \"It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone,\" the source said. \"There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off.\" The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would \"spend all day Friday together.\" However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Pan_Am_Flight_103_bombing_investigation',1,1,'2538 - C05763977.txt','(AP) Decision in Lockerbie case ThursdayDecision in Lockerbie case Thursday LONDON (AP) The Scottish government says a decision has been reached in the case of Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi and will be announced Thursday. A statement released Wednesday says Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill has informed families and other interested parties that he has reached his decisions on the applications for prisoner transfer and compassionate release. A Scottish government spokeswoman says the minister\'s decision will not be released before Thursday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Decision in Lockerbie case ThursdayDecision in Lockerbie case Thursday LONDON (AP) The Scottish government says a decision has been reached in the case of Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi and will be announced Thursday. A statement released Wednesday says Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill has \"informed families and other interested parties that he has reached his decisions on the applications for prisoner transfer and compassionate release.\" A Scottish government spokeswoman says the minister\'s decision will not be released before Thursday. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Paola_Ramos',1,1,'1856 - C05762276.txt','Mini Schedule 5/18/098:00 am DEPART Private Residence 9:00 am En route UN Building 9:00 am ARRIVE UN Building 9:00 am FOLLOWING IN HER FOOTSTEPS BREAKFAST HONORING 10:00 am ELEANOR ROOSEVELT UN Delegates Dining Room, UN Building 10:00 am DEPART United Nations Building *En route OTR 10:30 am OTR 12:30 pm Location: Tbd 1:00 pm ARRIVE Barnard College 1:00 pm PULL-ASIDES w/PAOLA RAMOS AND KATE PYNOOS 1:10 pm Location Tbd 1:15 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT BARNARD COLLEGE\'s 2009 2:30 pm COMMENCEMENT South Lawn, Columbia Campus 3:00 pm DEPART Barnard College *En route LaGuardia Airport 3:30 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 4:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport (LGA) via US Airways Shuttle #2181 5:16 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 5:30 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport *En route State Department 5:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 5:45 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 6:30 pm State Department 6:30 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 6:55 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER 8:30 pm BINYAMIN NETANYAHU James Monroe Room, 8th floor *Official photo at top. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 23','Mini Schedule 5/18/098:00 am DEPART Private Residence 9:00 am En route UN Building 9:00 am ARRIVE UN Building 9:00 am \"FOLLOWING IN HER FOOTSTEPS\" BREAKFAST HONORING 10:00 am ELEANOR ROOSEVELT UN Delegates Dining Room, UN Building 10:00 am DEPART United Nations Building *En route OTR 10:30 am OTR 12:30 pm Location: Tbd 1:00 pm ARRIVE Barnard College 1:00 pm PULL-ASIDES w/PAOLA RAMOS AND KATE PYNOOS 1:10 pm Location Tbd 1:15 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT BARNARD COLLEGE\'s 2009 2:30 pm COMMENCEMENT South Lawn, Columbia Campus 3:00 pm DEPART Barnard College *En route LaGuardia Airport 3:30 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 4:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport (LGA) via US Airways Shuttle #2181 5:16 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 5:30 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport *En route State Department 5:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 5:45 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 6:30 pm State Department 6:30 pm PRE-BRIEF MEETING 6:55 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER 8:30 pm BINYAMIN NETANYAHU James Monroe Room, 8th floor *Official photo at top. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 23'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Paper_Gods',1,1,'2019 - C05762642.txt','BBC: Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay IraqisFyi B6 Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay Iraqis Investigating reports of the murder and torture of gay men in Iraq, Ashley Byrne found that some gays found Saddam Hussein\'s dictatorship preferable to the threat of violence they face today. Some readers will find parts of his report disturbing. There has been so much news of death and destruction from Iraq that the position of sexual minorities is rarely touched on in the mainstream media. But stories of torture and murder of gay Iraqis, particularly men, have been emerging in the gay press for several years. Investigating these stories for a BBC Radio 5 Live documentary, Gay Life After Saddam, I\'ve heard a range of views about the deteriorating conditions for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people. Some say the violence has intensified in the past few months. Others say killings run into the hundreds and have been going on since 2003. What is clear, and confirmed by separate evidence from various human rights groups, is that some gay men have been subjected to appalling violent abuse. One young Iraqi, Amil (not his real name) recalled the death of a friend: They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb, it was awful. Another man (who wished to remain anonymous) revealed to Scott Long from the New York-based Human Rights Watch, how his partner was kidnapped and killed. It was late one night when four armed men came to take my boyfriend from his parents\' house. L  They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb Amil, a gay Iraqi They were masked and dressed in black. We found his body the next day dumped in the garbage, his throat cut out, his genitals cut off. 82','BBC: Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay IraqisFyi B6 Saddam\'s rule \'better\' for gay Iraqis Investigating reports of the murder and torture of gay men in Iraq, Ashley Byrne found that some gays found Saddam Hussein\'s dictatorship preferable to the threat of violence they face today. Some readers will find parts of his report disturbing. There has been so much news of death and destruction from Iraq that the position of sexual minorities is rarely touched on in the mainstream media. But stories of torture and murder of gay Iraqis, particularly men, have been emerging in the gay press for several years. Investigating these stories for a BBC Radio 5 Live documentary, Gay Life After Saddam, I\'ve heard a range of views about the deteriorating conditions for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people. Some say the violence has intensified in the past few months. Others say killings run into the hundreds and have been going on since 2003. What is clear, and confirmed by separate evidence from various human rights groups, is that some gay men have been subjected to appalling violent abuse. One young Iraqi, Amil (not his real name) recalled the death of a friend: \"They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb, it was awful.\" Another man (who wished to remain anonymous) revealed to Scott Long from the New York-based Human Rights Watch, how his partner was kidnapped and killed. \"It was late one night when four armed men came to take my boyfriend from his parents\' house. L \" They found out he was gay and they killed him and they chopped him like a lamb\" Amil, a gay Iraqi \"They were masked and dressed in black. \"We found his body the next day dumped in the garbage, his throat cut out, his genitals cut off.\" 82'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Papua_New_Guinea',1,1,'301 - C05758404.txt','Gen Shelton Gen Shelton FYIAttachments: image001.png Pis get #s for Gen. Shelton for me. Thx. Note below per General Shelton... Burns, Gen. Shelton sends his regards. I spoke with him just now. Saif Khan Deputy National Director & Senior Advisor','Gen Shelton Gen Shelton FYIAttachments: image001.png Pis get #s for Gen. Shelton for me. Thx. Note below per General Shelton... Burns, Gen. Shelton sends his regards. I spoke with him just now. Saif Khan Deputy National Director & Senior Advisor'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Parade_(magazine)',3,1,'1029 - C05760244.txt','Les GelbPls see below and scheduling options requested. Is this a cover story? Does anyone know? By the way, this Sunday\'s story about Barbra was fabulous. H, I spent yesterday with Les Gelb on Nantucket. He had lots to say which might be of interest, but I thought the most important thing to tell you is to make sure you are aware of the Parade magazine piece he wants to do about you. He would like to do a day in your life, when you meet with members of Congress and international figures. He wants to show the impact you are having domestically and internationally. He said he would give you a veto over content and looked me in the eye and said, she will like it. Maybe you know this, but did not want it to fall between the cracks. Enjoy your vacation and love to all of you. Xoxo','Les GelbPls see below and scheduling options requested. Is this a cover story? Does anyone know? By the way, this Sunday\'s story about Barbra was fabulous. H, I spent yesterday with Les Gelb on Nantucket. He had lots to say which might be of interest, but I thought the most important thing to tell you is to make sure you are aware of the Parade magazine piece he wants to do about you. He would like to do a day in your life, when you meet with members of Congress and international figures. He wants to show the impact you are having domestically and internationally. He said he would give you a veto over content and looked me in the eye and said, \"she will like it\". Maybe you know this, but did not want it to fall between the cracks. Enjoy your vacation and love to all of you. Xoxo'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Parade_(magazine)',3,1,'1030 - C05760245.txt','Les GelbYes, we\'re trying to find a date that works for Les, but he is a little, shall we say picky. H, I spent yesterday with Les Gelb on Nantucket. He had lots to say which might be of interest, but I thought the most important thing to tell you is to make sure you are aware of the Parade magazine piece he wants to do about you. He would like to do a day in your life, when you meet with members of Congress and international figures. He wants to show the impact you are having domestically and internationally. He said he would give you a veto over content and looked me in the eye and said, she will like it. Maybe you know this, but did not want it to fall between the cracks. Enjoy your vacation and love to all of you. Xoxo','Les GelbYes, we\'re trying to find a date that works for Les, but he is a little, shall we say picky. H, I spent yesterday with Les Gelb on Nantucket. He had lots to say which might be of interest, but I thought the most important thing to tell you is to make sure you are aware of the Parade magazine piece he wants to do about you. He would like to do a day in your life, when you meet with members of Congress and international figures. He wants to show the impact you are having domestically and internationally. He said he would give you a veto over content and looked me in the eye and said, \"she will like it\". Maybe you know this, but did not want it to fall between the cracks. Enjoy your vacation and love to all of you. Xoxo'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Parade_(magazine)',3,1,'2822 - C05764537.txt','Les GelbYes, we\'re trying to find a date that works for Les, but he is a little, shall we say picky. H, I spent yesterday with Les Gelb on Nantucket. He had lots to say which might be of interest, but I thought the most important thing to tell you is to make sure you are aware of the Parade magazine piece he wants to do about you. He would like to do a day in your life, when you meet with members of Congress and international figures. He wants to show the impact you are having domestically and internationally. He said he would give you a veto over content and looked me in the eye and said, she will like it. Maybe you know this, but did not want it to fall between the cracks. Enjoy your vacation and love to all of you. Xoxo L','Les GelbYes, we\'re trying to find a date that works for Les, but he is a little, shall we say picky. H, I spent yesterday with Les Gelb on Nantucket. He had lots to say which might be of interest, but I thought the most important thing to tell you is to make sure you are aware of the Parade magazine piece he wants to do about you. He would like to do a day in your life, when you meet with members of Congress and international figures. He wants to show the impact you are having domestically and internationally. He said he would give you a veto over content and looked me in the eye and said, \"she will like it\". Maybe you know this, but did not want it to fall between the cracks. Enjoy your vacation and love to all of you. Xoxo L'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Paramilitary',1,1,'1921 - C05762454.txt','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated; I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Paranoia',1,1,'2887 - C05764643.txt','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'1011 - C05760220.txt','S Afghanistan mtg ParisWhy would we draw lines at all? Invite everyone who is part of effort. Fyi As some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.','S Afghanistan mtg ParisWhy would we draw lines at all? Invite everyone who is part of effort. Fyi As some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'11 - C05739564.txt','AbZ and Hb3 on Libya and West Bank/Gaza(SBU) I had back-to-back phone calls this morning from Qatari PM/FM Hamad bin Jassim and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed. The content was virtually identical, su esting either rare coincidence or, more likely, an unusual level of UAE-Qatari coordination at yesterday\'s Arab League meeting. Main points (mostly Libya related but one Palestinian-related) are as follows: (SBU) No-Fly Zone: The Arab League has now called for a NFZ the UNSC needs to act. Syria was the last hold- out, but the resolution passed. Time is wasting. Both HbJ and AbZ made the right kind of noises (but still less than a solid commitment) that there would be some kind of Qatari and Emirati participation in an international effort. Their chicken-and-egg question to me was, are we going to support a NFZ? If we are, then we can talk about the other participation. (SBU) Recognizing the Council: Both urged us to do so. I noted that the Arab League statement fell short of recognition. They urged us to find some kind of language that would suggest moving in that direction, and I noted our decisions to suspend the operations of the Libyan Embassy, have S meet with Mahmoud Jibril of the Council, and send a diplomatic representative to Benghazi. They pushed for more, with HbJ going to far as to say that recognition of the Council will help underscore to Qadhafi and his circle that he\'s finished. (SBU) Jibril meeting: They each said the same thing that Gene Cretz has picked up separately, that Jibril doesn\'t want media for his meeting with S unless he feels that there will be something significant out of the meeting. HbJ is providing a plane for Jibril to get to Paris. HbJ more than AbZ agreed with me that the meeting itself is a significant deliverable AbZ urged us not to be slower or quieter than France. (SBU) West Bank/Gaza: Both reacted negatively to Israeli announcements regarding hundreds of houses in the West Bank. They asked if we were going to say anything I noted we were still at this point getting the facts. Jeff, you guys just aren\'t serious, AbZ complained. I noted the political context, in which a family was brutally murdered.','AbZ and Hb3 on Libya and West Bank/Gaza(SBU) I had back-to-back phone calls this morning from Qatari PM/FM Hamad bin Jassim and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed. The content was virtually identical, su esting either rare coincidence or, more likely, an unusual level of UAE-Qatari coordination at yesterday\'s Arab League meeting. Main points (mostly Libya related but one Palestinian-related) are as follows: (SBU) No-Fly Zone: The Arab League has now called for a NFZ; the UNSC needs to act. Syria was the last hold- out, but the resolution passed. Time is wasting. Both HbJ and AbZ made the right kind of noises (but still less than a solid commitment) that there would be some kind of Qatari and Emirati participation in an international effort. Their chicken-and-egg question to me was, are we going to support a NFZ? If we are, then we can talk about the other participation. (SBU) Recognizing the Council: Both urged us to do so. I noted that the Arab League statement fell short of recognition. They urged us to find some kind of language that would suggest moving in that direction, and I noted our decisions to suspend the operations of the Libyan Embassy, have S meet with Mahmoud Jibril of the Council, and send a diplomatic representative to Benghazi. They pushed for more, with HbJ going to far as to say that recognition of the Council will help underscore to Qadhafi and his circle that he\'s finished. (SBU) Jibril meeting: They each said the same thing that Gene Cretz has picked up separately, that Jibril doesn\'t want media for his meeting with S unless he feels that there will be something significant out of the meeting. HbJ is providing a plane for Jibril to get to Paris. HbJ more than AbZ agreed with me that the meeting itself is a significant deliverable; AbZ urged us not to be slower or quieter than France. (SBU) West Bank/Gaza: Both reacted negatively to Israeli announcements regarding \"hundreds of houses\" in the West Bank. They asked if we were going to say anything; I noted we were still at this point getting the facts. \"Jeff, you guys just aren\'t serious,\" AbZ complained. I noted the political context, in which a family was brutally murdered.'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'1414 - C05761121.txt','GuineaJeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaJeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'1415 - C05761122.txt','GuineaCan you be sure Jeff sees this since he\'s on travel? Also pass on to Ron Schlicher to work if Jeff not available. Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaCan you be sure Jeff sees this since he\'s on travel? Also pass on to Ron Schlicher to work if Jeff not available. Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'1420 - C05761132.txt','GuineaJake--here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaJake--here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'1421 - C05761133.txt','GuineaYes. Thx. Got it -- will follow up. Has Tom been in touch? Matt said he would be this morning. Jake?here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport.','GuineaYes. Thx. Got it -- will follow up. Has Tom been in touch? Matt said he would be this morning. Jake?here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport.'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'1422 - C05761134.txt','GuineaThis says Guines but I meant Morocco. Sorry. Yes will do. Can you be sure Jeff sees this since he\'s on travel? Also pass on to Ron Schlicher to work if Jeff not available. Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaThis says Guines but I meant Morocco. Sorry. Yes will do. Can you be sure Jeff sees this since he\'s on travel? Also pass on to Ron Schlicher to work if Jeff not available. Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'1425 - C05761138.txt','GuineaGood catch, Jeff! Yes--two issues. There will be a contact group about Guinea that the French want us to be strong on too. Sorry for the confusion. I have left a message on the phone number of my French counterpart. I am sure he\'ll call me back, as he always does. Jeffrey Feltman Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaGood catch, Jeff! Yes--two issues. There will be a contact group about Guinea that the French want us to be strong on too. Sorry for the confusion. I have left a message on the phone number of my French counterpart. I am sure he\'ll call me back, as he always does. Jeffrey Feltman Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'1462 - C05761204.txt','GuineaFyi That sounds like a good menu. We are seeing if there are other options and will get back to you Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-land let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaFyi That sounds like a good menu. We are seeing if there are other options and will get back to you Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-land let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'162 - C05739752.txt','tick tock on libya tidc todc on libyaHere is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish, let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14 ? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with TNC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NA TO civilian protection mission.','tick tock on libya tidc todc on libyaHere is Draft this is basically off the top of my head, with a few consultations of my notes. but it shows S\' leadership/ownership/stewardship of this country\'s libya policy from start to finish, let me know what you think. toria, who else might be able to add to this? Secretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25 ? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14 ? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with TNC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NA TO civilian protection mission.'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'2173 - C05762864.txt','Major Economies ForumQuick note to tell you the meeting ended today after lunch and it turned out to be a very positive event. To a person, the heads of delegation were hugely complimentary. Good, very candid ? even frank as the diplomats say -- level of engagement, a lot of positive feeling and trust built up, an eagerness for this group to continue engaging and ? perhaps ? make some progress. Dan Reifsnyder, an OES DAS who\'s been here a long time, said it was best meeting of this kind he has seen in 20 years. Issues still damnably difficult, but a pretty palpable sense in the room that something good had happened. Hearty congrats from the Chinese, UK, Japanese, Aussies, EU, Danes, Swedes, South Africans, etc. Mike Froman did an excellent job as Chair (I was head of U.S. delegation), and Steve Chu and John Holdren did very useful presentations yesterday. Heads of delegation met with President in Blue Room for a reception late yesterday afternoon, which went over big. Mike and I met with President in Oval beforehand. Reception at Kennedy Center in evening for whole delegations, plus people from Hill, NG0s, etc., yesterday. Sen. Kerry spoke. We followed up with a long bilateral with China and then a private dinner with the UK. More bilats tomorrow. Next meeting of the Forum May 25-26 in Paris. Many thanks to HRC for kicking it off in style.','Major Economies ForumQuick note to tell you the meeting ended today after lunch and it turned out to be a very positive event. To a person, the heads of delegation were hugely complimentary. Good, very candid ? even \"frank\" as the diplomats say -- level of engagement, a lot of positive feeling and trust built up, an eagerness for this group to continue engaging and ? perhaps ? make some progress. Dan Reifsnyder, an OES DAS who\'s been here a long time, said it was best meeting of this kind he has seen in 20 years. Issues still damnably difficult, but a pretty palpable sense in the room that something good had happened. Hearty congrats from the Chinese, UK, Japanese, Aussies, EU, Danes, Swedes, South Africans, etc. Mike Froman did an excellent job as Chair (I was head of U.S. delegation), and Steve Chu and John Holdren did very useful presentations yesterday. Heads of delegation met with President in Blue Room for a reception late yesterday afternoon, which went over big. Mike and I met with President in Oval beforehand. Reception at Kennedy Center in evening for whole delegations, plus people from Hill, NG0s, etc., yesterday. Sen. Kerry spoke. We followed up with a long bilateral with China and then a private dinner with the UK. More bilats tomorrow. Next meeting of the Forum May 25-26 in Paris. Many thanks to HRC for kicking it off in style.'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'2288 - C05763085.txt','Higher Education Dinner on August 17 - Proposed Guest ListB6 I don\'t see September. in this role as much as women\'s roles and rights which I\'d like to do dinner on in early B5 I\'d like to add a community college leader like whom I know well or someone else you can identify. Jill Biden gave a well-received speech about comm coils in Paris before a big international audience and generated a lot of interest. Also a lot of the higher ed in the developing world is church based and funded. The Methodists have started a large university in Africa. There are other examples like the college in Lahore Lugar mentioned to me. We should have a rep of this segment of higher ed operating in other countries. And . .works for the fastest growing college network in the world, Laureate Universities, started by Doug Becker who Bill likes a lot. It\'s a for-profit model that should be represented. Also one of the real world problems is getting more students into the US to study. Our typical costs are prohibitive. Beria College in Kentucky, charges no tuition but requires all students to work and attracts a lot B6 of foreign students.','Higher Education Dinner on August 17 - Proposed Guest ListB6 I don\'t see September. in this role as much as women\'s roles and rights which I\'d like to do dinner on in early B5 I\'d like to add a community college leader like whom I know well or someone else you can identify. Jill Biden gave a well-received speech about comm coils in Paris before a big international audience and generated a lot of interest. Also a lot of the higher ed in the developing world is church based and funded. The Methodists have started a large university in Africa. There are other examples like the college in Lahore Lugar mentioned to me. We should have a rep of this segment of higher ed operating in other countries. And . .works for the fastest growing college network in the world, Laureate Universities, started by Doug Becker who Bill likes a lot. It\'s a for-profit model that should be represented. Also one of the real world problems is getting more students into the US to study. Our typical costs are prohibitive. Beria College in Kentucky, charges no tuition but requires all students to work and attracts a lot B6 of foreign students.'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'268 - C05739876.txt','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and all necessary measures - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and \"all necessary measures\" - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'2707 - C05764298.txt','Rose....Thanks, Also, Sergei Kislyak told me last evening that the change in administrations here + the missile defense decision made it much easier for Russia to be helpful on Iran last week. Re connecting, I\'m off this evening to Rhodes, Athens, Paris, Oslo, & Istanbul, but I can be reached via my office as I bounce around. Cheers, S. Thx for passing on the feedback which I will share w her. Let\'s plan another catch up call. I\'m copying my assistant, Lauren, to try to schedule for us. briefed a group of wonks at Brookings tonite. Superbly impressive & persuasive. Low-key mastery & confidence. Congrats on having her on your team & leading these negs.','Rose....Thanks, Also, Sergei Kislyak told me last evening that the change in administrations here + the missile defense decision made it much easier for Russia to be helpful on Iran last week. Re connecting, I\'m off this evening to Rhodes, Athens, Paris, Oslo, & Istanbul, but I can be reached via my office as I bounce around. Cheers, S. Thx for passing on the feedback which I will share w her. Let\'s plan another catch up call. I\'m copying my assistant, Lauren, to try to schedule for us. briefed a group of wonks at Brookings tonite. Superbly impressive & persuasive. Low-key mastery & confidence. Congrats on having her on your team & leading these negs.'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'2867 - C05764615.txt','Show hrcOscar, I\'ve sent hrc a lot of emails on calls. Can you send her this summary with latest info? - benita ferraro waldner called about UNESCO election in Paris. Esther brimmer is returning. -lavrov wants to talk before llam. - nalbandian call: sending you a all sheet and phil is hoping you will make this call today.','Show hrcOscar, I\'ve sent hrc a lot of emails on calls. Can you send her this summary with latest info? - benita ferraro waldner called about UNESCO election in Paris. Esther brimmer is returning. -lavrov wants to talk before llam. - nalbandian call: sending you a all sheet and phil is hoping you will make this call today.'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'2898 - C05764657.txt','UNESCO updateHuma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates. I am sorry to report that the Egyptians have used harsh tactics in the halls of UNESCO. A member of the U.S. delegation has seen a member of the Egyptian-hired public relations group walking around with an envelope of cash. They pushed to have two Amb recalled. Disgust and resentment is running high. The Egyptians are pushing delegations very hard. FM Aboul-Gheit has stopped in Paris to deal with the UNESCO race while en route to NY for UNGA. A/S Feltman writes that Egyptian Ambassador Shoukry has called him twice today with a message from the Foreign Minister. FM Aboul Gheit is angry and reports President Mubarak is angry. A/S Feltman notes  maybe we\'ve become a convenient excuse. A/S Feltman very helpfully pushed back and helped defend our ambassador who had been criticized. Our strategy relies on our Amb being low-key. He is following his instructions. We should be unhappy with the way he is being attacked personally. Candidates Bukova and Baki are moving ahead on their own lobbying. FYI, Hosni even said on French TV that the U.S. is neutral reflecting our especially low key approach this past week. Now that Hosni may lose, the U.S. looks like a convenient one to blame.','UNESCO updateHuma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates. I am sorry to report that the Egyptians have used harsh tactics in the halls of UNESCO. A member of the U.S. delegation has seen a member of the Egyptian-hired \"public relations\" group walking around with an envelope of cash. They pushed to have two Amb recalled. Disgust and resentment is running high. The Egyptians are pushing delegations very hard. FM Aboul-Gheit has stopped in Paris to deal with the UNESCO race while en route to NY for UNGA. A/S Feltman writes that Egyptian Ambassador Shoukry has called him twice today with a \"message from the Foreign Minister.\" FM Aboul Gheit is angry and reports President Mubarak is angry. A/S Feltman notes \" maybe we\'ve become a convenient excuse.\" A/S Feltman very helpfully pushed back and helped defend our ambassador who had been criticized. Our strategy relies on our Amb being low-key. He is following his instructions. We should be unhappy with the way he is being attacked personally. Candidates Bukova and Baki are moving ahead on their own lobbying. FYI, Hosni even said on French TV that the U.S. is neutral reflecting our especially low key approach this past week. Now that Hosni may lose, the U.S. looks like a convenient one to blame.'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'2899 - C05764658.txt','UNESCO updatethat is right Esther will keep sending updates This doesn\'t sound like there\'s anything for me to do but pls keep me informed. Huma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates.','UNESCO updatethat is right Esther will keep sending updates This doesn\'t sound like there\'s anything for me to do but pls keep me informed. Huma, Joe, Jake, We are likely to have one candidate against Hosni in round 4 of the UNESCO director general race on Monday. EU Commissioner Ferraro-Waldner has pulled out formally. Our UNESCO Amb. Killion reports that candidates Baki (Ecuador) and Bukova (Bulgaria) met Sunday night Paris time. Baki has given Bukova an ultimatum. Either they form a unity ticket with Ivonne Baki on top or Baki leaves the race. Tonight former Ferrero-Waldner supporters are considering how to vote. Mexican Dep Secretary for 10 issues called me. They are wondering whether to support Baki in round 4 now that F-W is out. I noted that we wanted the strongest of the ladies to stay in (Fyi, they both were on our list of the most qualified candidates.) Too early a pull out could also affect the race. The Egyptian candidate could lose because of a consolidation of alternative candidates.'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'2921 - C05764690.txt','UNESCO - UpdateHuma, There has been strong movement to Bukova today. Baki is expected to pull out before 4th round at noon our time. The 4th round would end up as final round with Hosni- Bukova (Bulgaria) contest. French Unesco ambassador told our Unesco Anb Killion that France has informed Egypt that they will not support Hosni. France (Quai and Elysee agree) is now openly working for Bukova. Kouchner may try to call S. African support appears to be moving to Bukova. Amb Killion has received a series of calls from African ambassadors as they want credit. We are talkng at Unesco in. Paris and with capital delegations arriving in New York. Key votes: Chile, Phillipines, Argentina, Columbia, Azerbaijan, Mexico. Esther Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/21/2019','UNESCO - UpdateHuma, There has been strong movement to Bukova today. Baki is expected to pull out before 4th round at noon our time. The 4th round would end up as final round with Hosni- Bukova (Bulgaria) contest. French Unesco ambassador told our Unesco Anb Killion that France has informed Egypt that they will not support Hosni. France (Quai and Elysee agree) is now openly working for Bukova. Kouchner may try to call S. African support appears to be moving to Bukova. Amb Killion has received a series of calls from African ambassadors as they want credit. We are talkng at Unesco in. Paris and with capital delegations arriving in New York. Key votes: Chile, Phillipines, Argentina, Columbia, Azerbaijan, Mexico. Esther Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/21/2019'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'2992 - C05764840.txt','S Afghanistan mtg ParisAs some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.','S Afghanistan mtg ParisAs some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'3008 - C05764867.txt','SuccessRichard: We are so happy for you and know you will do a terrific job. Thank you for your patience and your willingness to serve. Best. cdm Jack, Cheryl, Piper: Last night, I heard from the Secretary General of the OECD. He offered me the job as Deputy Secretary General . I accepted with delight and excitement. I want to thank each of you personally for your help along the way. You\'ve navigated the bureaucratic waters for me and seen this through to a happy conclusion. I\'ll look forward to working closely with you in the new job, and have already hooked up with Karen Kornbluh with pledges of mutual cooperation. My plan is to retire in October and get to Paris in early November. If I can, I\'d like to stop by and consult with you before I head out. Thanks again. Free meals in Paris whenever you can make it. Richard','SuccessRichard: We are so happy for you and know you will do a terrific job. Thank you for your patience and your willingness to serve. Best. cdm Jack, Cheryl, Piper: Last night, I heard from the Secretary General of the OECD. He offered me the job as Deputy Secretary General . I accepted with delight and excitement. I want to thank each of you personally for your help along the way. You\'ve navigated the bureaucratic waters for me and seen this through to a happy conclusion. I\'ll look forward to working closely with you in the new job, and have already hooked up with Karen Kornbluh with pledges of mutual cooperation. My plan is to retire in October and get to Paris in early November. If I can, I\'d like to stop by and consult with you before I head out. Thanks again. Free meals in Paris whenever you can make it. Richard'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'3088 - C05764997.txt','S Afghanistan mtg ParisFrench have clarified that they\'d like to invite about 10 key EU FMs, Swedish presidency. the biggest players in Afghanistan plus the (Sarko now saying he won\'t send any new troops while Brown has announced he will, Can we invite all and not limit the participation? cdm As some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.','S Afghanistan mtg ParisFrench have clarified that they\'d like to invite about 10 key EU FMs, Swedish presidency. the biggest players in Afghanistan plus the (Sarko now saying he won\'t send any new troops while Brown has announced he will, Can we invite all and not limit the participation? cdm As some of you know, at lunch with Kouchner in Zurich, S agreed in principle to go to Paris for an informal meeting of some key European players on Afghanistan (on Nov. 8 on the way to Berlin). Welcome thoughts. I expect to hear further from French today what specifically they have in mind. She could still go to Paris, but perhaps better not to let them do the Afpak meeting.'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'3458 - C05766068.txt','fpm call manifest 1pm call manifestChecking. Since Davos is now about Haiti, do I need to go? Bill is going. Ill confirm if he\'ll be there for london. As for paris, looks like sarkozy will be there but we won\'t know for sure till tomorrow. So it would mean sarkozy meeting, speech and kouchner around 6pm when he\'s back from davos. If he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','fpm call manifest 1pm call manifestChecking. Since Davos is now about Haiti, do I need to go? Bill is going. Ill confirm if he\'ll be there for london. As for paris, looks like sarkozy will be there but we won\'t know for sure till tomorrow. So it would mean sarkozy meeting, speech and kouchner around 6pm when he\'s back from davos. If he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'3463 - C05766074.txt','GuineaJeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaJeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'3464 - C05766076.txt','GuineaJake?here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaJake?here\'s Harold\'s response. The work was done in NEA so we need to connect w the French today or early tomorrow. Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'3465 - C05766077.txt','GuineaYes will do. Can you be sure Jeff sees this since he\'s on travel? Also pass on to Ron Schlicher to work if Jeff not available. Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-land let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaYes will do. Can you be sure Jeff sees this since he\'s on travel? Also pass on to Ron Schlicher to work if Jeff not available. Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-land let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'3466 - C05766078.txt','GuineaJeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaJeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'3467 - C05766079.txt','GuineaWill happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need Ito contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaWill happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need Ito contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'3468 - C05766081.txt','GuineaHarold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaHarold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office 202 647 7096 fax Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'3470 - C05766083.txt','GuineaThanks. I passed on to Ron as well and clarified it was to do with W Sahara. Fyi Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaThanks. I passed on to Ron as well and clarified it was to do with W Sahara. Fyi Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff--will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 202 647 9598 office Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'3475 - C05766089.txt','GuineaThat sounds like a good menu. We are seeing if there are other options and will get back to you Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff?will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary','GuineaThat sounds like a good menu. We are seeing if there are other options and will get back to you Harold, we told the Moroccans they have a couple of options. Other ideas welcome! Jeffrey Feltman Will happily do. The French Legal adviser Edwidge Belliard was very excited to meet you at lunch in DC a few months ago and I just saw her in the Hague on Wed. So Jeff?will stand by for your instructions Harold Harold Hongju Koh The Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State Suite 6421 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520-6421 Jeff/Harold-- I spoke w Kouchener who will be meeting in Paris tomorrow night w Moroccan FM Faris-Firri. I told him we had offered ideas to help them out of their current standoff re returning the passport. Jeff, can you call your French counterpart to explain and connect w Harold if we need L to contact the French legal advisor? Thanks-iand let me know what unfolds. Hillary'),(4.390058806367146,4.390058806367146,2500,'Paris',31,1,'3615 - C05766358.txt','Parisfyi Closed the loop with French. We will not do Afpak meeting on Nov. 8. Our agreed reason is that with elections now scheduled for Nov. 7, timing is not right. We can discuss Afpak with all the allies at the December 3 NATO ministerial. Separate issue is whether to stop in Paris Nov. 8 for quick bilat. I said we remained open to that but that might be better to just put it off until we can do a proper Paris visit. Kouchner is in Beirut for the weekend but will get back to us soonest.','Parisfyi Closed the loop with French. We will not do Afpak meeting on Nov. 8. Our agreed reason is that with elections now scheduled for Nov. 7, timing is not right. We can discuss Afpak with all the allies at the December 3 NATO ministerial. Separate issue is whether to stop in Paris Nov. 8 for quick bilat. I said we remained open to that but that might be better to just put it off until we can do a \"proper\" Paris visit. Kouchner is in Beirut for the weekend but will get back to us soonest.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Parisa',1,1,'3202 - C05765552.txt','Hikers in Iran HikersMr. Reines: Here\'s the latest ticker we have. We are reaching out to NEA for more context and will pass it on once we get it. Greg Macris, SWO Iran charges three detained Americans with espionage (Adds background) TEHRAN, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Iran has charged three detained U.S. citizens with espionage, the official IRNA news agency quoted a judiciary official as saying on Monday. The three are charged with espionage. Investigations continue into the three detained Americans in Iran, Tehran general prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi said. The three were held after they strayed into Iran from northern Iraq at the end of July. The three, Shane Bauer, 27, Sarah Shourd, 31, and Josh Fattal, 27, crossed into Iranian territory nearly two months ago. Their families say they strayed across the border accidentally. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad suggested in an interview with the American television network NBC in September that the Americans\' release might be linked to the release of Iranian diplomats he said were being held by U.S. troops in Iraq. Under Iran\'s Islamic sharia law, espionage is punishable by death. (Reporting by Ramin Mostafavi, Writing by Parisa Hafezi) Do you have anything on the below? The 3 detained hikers in Iran were charged with espionage?','Hikers in Iran HikersMr. Reines: Here\'s the latest ticker we have. We are reaching out to NEA for more context and will pass it on once we get it. Greg Macris, SWO Iran charges three detained Americans with espionage (Adds background) TEHRAN, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Iran has charged three detained U.S. citizens with espionage, the official IRNA news agency quoted a judiciary official as saying on Monday. \"The three are charged with espionage. Investigations continue into the three detained Americans in Iran,\" Tehran general prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi said. The three were held after they strayed into Iran from northern Iraq at the end of July. The three, Shane Bauer, 27, Sarah Shourd, 31, and Josh Fattal, 27, crossed into Iranian territory nearly two months ago. Their families say they strayed across the border accidentally. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad suggested in an interview with the American television network NBC in September that the Americans\' release might be linked to the release of Iranian diplomats he said were being held by U.S. troops in Iraq. Under Iran\'s Islamic sharia law, espionage is punishable by death. (Reporting by Ramin Mostafavi, Writing by Parisa Hafezi) Do you have anything on the below? The 3 detained hikers in Iran were charged with espionage?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Parker_Griffith',2,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Parker_Griffith',2,1,'3681 - C05766540.txt','(AP) US Congress Party SwitchWASHINGTON - Senior House aides say freshman Democratic lawmaker Parker Griffith of Alabama is switching to the Republican Party. Griffith was narrowly elected last year from a region of northern Alabama that includes Huntsville and Decatur. President Barack Obama lost the district badly to Republican John McCain. Griffith is a radiation oncologist. His switch comes as Congress is trying to pass a much-contested health care bill. Democrats will still control the House by a substantial margin.','(AP) US Congress Party SwitchWASHINGTON - Senior House aides say freshman Democratic lawmaker Parker Griffith of Alabama is switching to the Republican Party. Griffith was narrowly elected last year from a region of northern Alabama that includes Huntsville and Decatur. President Barack Obama lost the district badly to Republican John McCain. Griffith is a radiation oncologist. His switch comes as Congress is trying to pass a much-contested health care bill. Democrats will still control the House by a substantial margin.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Parliament',1,1,'2800 - C05764499.txt','Mini Schedule 10/21/09 Wednesday8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BI-WEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am MEETING w/GEORGE MITCHELL 10:40 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 10:55 am ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 11:00 am SPEECH ON NON-PROLIFERATION HOSTED BY THE 12:15 pm U.S. INSTITUTE FOR PEACE East Room, Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 12:20 pm DEPART Renaissance Mayflower Hotel *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/SOUTH AFRICAN FM NKOANA-MASHABANE 1:30 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm DROP-BY LUNCHEON HOSTED BY A/S CAMPBELL 2:00 pm Webster Room, 8th Floor 2:15pm PHONE CALL w/ISRAELI FM AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 2:30pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm OFFICE TIME 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm MEETING NY/WILLIAM HAGUE, MEMBER OF BRITISH PARLIMENT 3:30 pm AND SHADOW FOREIGN SECRETARY Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR OES ASSISTANT SECRETARY 4:20 pm ICERRI-ANN JONES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 4:45 pm BUREAU BRIEFING ON COUNTER TERRORISM 5:45 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 10/21/09 Wednesday8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BI-WEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am MEETING w/GEORGE MITCHELL 10:40 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 10:55 am ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 11:00 am SPEECH ON NON-PROLIFERATION HOSTED BY THE 12:15 pm U.S. INSTITUTE FOR PEACE East Room, Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 12:20 pm DEPART Renaissance Mayflower Hotel *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/SOUTH AFRICAN FM NKOANA-MASHABANE 1:30 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm DROP-BY LUNCHEON HOSTED BY A/S CAMPBELL 2:00 pm Webster Room, 8th Floor 2:15pm PHONE CALL w/ISRAELI FM AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 2:30pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm OFFICE TIME 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm MEETING NY/WILLIAM HAGUE, MEMBER OF BRITISH PARLIMENT 3:30 pm AND SHADOW FOREIGN SECRETARY Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR OES ASSISTANT SECRETARY 4:20 pm ICERRI-ANN JONES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 4:45 pm BUREAU BRIEFING ON COUNTER TERRORISM 5:45 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Parliamentary_Labour_Party',1,1,'1834 - C05762225.txt','Gordon survives...The Parliamentary Labour Party meeting is just Over. Gordon has survived. The event, held in private, was high drama and anticlimax at once. The chair asked for rebels to come forward and speak. Only one prominent person emerged, Charles Clarke, former Home Secretary and Blairite the rest were a handful of about a half-dozen backbenchers. Their remarks about how Brown was bringing the party down were poorly received. The party, after all, was in no mood for breaking ranks and rewarding disloyalty. With this paltry showing, the opposition petered out, at least for now. Gordon then gave a speech, strong on analysis, discussing that his government was paying the price for getting the country through a difficult recession, suffering from the worst parliamentary crisis since Lloyd George and still had a program to offer. He also make the point that when the party had split int he past it was over ideology or policy and there were no stated differences presented by the opposition. So for now, Gordon has won. Sid An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!','Gordon survives...The Parliamentary Labour Party meeting is just Over. Gordon has survived. The event, held in private, was high drama and anticlimax at once. The chair asked for rebels to come forward and speak. Only one prominent person emerged, Charles Clarke, former Home Secretary and Blairite; the rest were a handful of about a half-dozen backbenchers. Their remarks about how Brown was bringing the party down were poorly received. The party, after all, was in no mood for breaking ranks and rewarding disloyalty. With this paltry showing, the opposition petered out, at least for now. Gordon then gave a speech, strong on analysis, discussing that his government was paying the price for getting the country through a difficult recession, suffering from the worst parliamentary crisis since Lloyd George and still had a program to offer. He also make the point that when the party had split int he past it was over ideology or policy and there were no stated differences presented by the opposition. So for now, Gordon has won. Sid An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Parliament_of_Ghana',1,1,'2021 - C05762645.txt','Ghana, but not forgottenB6 Ghana, but not forgotten By: Josh Gerstein July 4, 2009 07:38 PM EST It might seem like a moment just too good for the White House to pass up ? America\'s first black president, on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa, looking out over a sea of jubilant faces, delivering a message of friendship and hope. Yet President Barack Obama, who would command a monumental audience nearly anywhere he spoke on the continent where he traces his ancestry, is not scheduled to deliver a speech to the general public when he visits Ghana next week. The White House said it preferred a smaller event at Ghana\'s parliament to herald the nation\'s democratic traditions. But some suspect the reason has its roots in an event that holds a storied place in White House lore ? President Bill Clinton\'s 1998 speech to a massive crowd in the sweltering heat of Accra, Ghana, where Obama will visit as well. For Clinton, the first stop on a 12-day, six-country African journey was a chance to bask in the adulation far from Washington, then consumed with the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Clinton now regularly pegs the size of the crowd that day at 1 million, though years ago he described it simply as more than 500,000. Whatever the number, the overheated, overcrowded, overwhelming event left some in Clinton\'s party worried that he\'d been shot, and a doctor concerned that he could contract HIV from frantic interaction with the crowd. And it took a threatening turn at the end, as a red-faced, shouting Clinton implored the crowd, Get back! Back off! as it threatened to crush a woman near the front of the stage. The crowd was so large that it began surging towards the stage. Suddenly, a woman in the front of the crowd began to get trampled, recalled Sandy Berger, Clinton\'s national security adviser at the time. Clinton jumped up and put his arm down over the side and grabbed her. The Secret Service thought he\'d been shot and freaked out. A7','Ghana, but not forgottenB6 Ghana, but not forgotten By: Josh Gerstein July 4, 2009 07:38 PM EST It might seem like a moment just too good for the White House to pass up ? America\'s first black president, on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa, looking out over a sea of jubilant faces, delivering a message of friendship and hope. Yet President Barack Obama, who would command a monumental audience nearly anywhere he spoke on the continent where he traces his ancestry, is not scheduled to deliver a speech to the general public when he visits Ghana next week. The White House said it preferred a smaller event at Ghana\'s parliament to herald the nation\'s democratic traditions. But some suspect the reason has its roots in an event that holds a storied place in White House lore ? President Bill Clinton\'s 1998 speech to a massive crowd in the sweltering heat of Accra, Ghana, where Obama will visit as well. For Clinton, the first stop on a 12-day, six-country African journey was a chance to bask in the adulation far from Washington, then consumed with the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Clinton now regularly pegs the size of the crowd that day at 1 million, though years ago he described it simply as more than 500,000. Whatever the number, the overheated, overcrowded, overwhelming event left some in Clinton\'s party worried that he\'d been shot, and a doctor concerned that he could contract HIV from frantic interaction with the crowd. And it took a threatening turn at the end, as a red-faced, shouting Clinton implored the crowd, \"Get back! Back off!\" as it threatened to crush a woman near the front of the stage. \"The crowd was so large that it began surging towards the stage. Suddenly, a woman in the front of the crowd began to get trampled,\" recalled Sandy Berger, Clinton\'s national security adviser at the time. \"Clinton jumped up and put his arm down over the side and grabbed her. The Secret Service thought he\'d been shot and freaked out.\" A7'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Parliament_of_Pakistan',1,1,'2535 - C05763974.txt','(AP) Pakistan PM effectively rules out treason chargesPakistan PM effectively rules out treason charges ISLAMABAD (AP) Pakistan\'s prime minister on Wednesday effectively ruled out bringing treason charges against the country\'s former military ruler, Pervez Musharraf. Pakistan\'s Supreme Court recently ruled that Musharraf\'s imposition of a state of emergency in 2007 was unconstitutional a decision that raised the possibility he could be accused of treason. But Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had said such charges would only be brought against Musharraf if Parliament passed a unanimous resolution requesting them. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday night, Gilani said the opposition parties did not have enough votes to pass the resolution indicating his own party would not vote in favor. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Pakistan PM effectively rules out treason chargesPakistan PM effectively rules out treason charges ISLAMABAD (AP) Pakistan\'s prime minister on Wednesday effectively ruled out bringing treason charges against the country\'s former military ruler, Pervez Musharraf. Pakistan\'s Supreme Court recently ruled that Musharraf\'s imposition of a state of emergency in 2007 was unconstitutional a decision that raised the possibility he could be accused of treason. But Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had said such charges would only be brought against Musharraf if Parliament passed a unanimous resolution requesting them. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday night, Gilani said the opposition parties did not have enough votes to pass the resolution indicating his own party would not vote in favor. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom',2,1,'1410 - C05761113.txt','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesThat is good news. Also, I\'m around if you want to catch up until 4 when I leave for a wedding and to NY. See traffic below ? read down We will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie','Message from Johnnie Carson - Uganda Hate CrimesThat is good news. Also, I\'m around if you want to catch up until 4 when I leave for a wedding and to NY. See traffic below ? read down We will start to develop a running list of these result oriented diplomatic interventions ? on individual cases, laws and policies ? exactly what we need to tell the larger story. thanks Agree ? it adds to the list of quiet diplomacy acts she does every day that have meaningful inpact in the lives of others FYI. We had asked Johnnie to address this issue based upon reports that Uganda had legislation moving up that was going to criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty as a sanction. cdm Cheryl: My blackberry is down so I\'m sending you a quick note from Uganda via Ambassador Jerry Lanier\'s account. I met this morning with President Museveni in Entebbe. I raised with him the issue of the draconian legislation proposed to criminalize homosexual activity. Museveni was unaware of the legislation but thought it was excessive and out of order. He said he would work with members of Parliament to revise the legislation to make it a crime for adults to solicit or recruit minors into any homo- or heterosexual activities. Activities between consenting adults would be stripped from the legislation. I think we rolled the worst and most concerning part of this back. Regards, Johnnie'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom',2,1,'3727 - C05766630.txt','Northern IrelandAccording to Woodward, the likely announcement as been delayed till 3 p.m. (Belfast time) due to the need for additional consultations ? between SF and DUP and then DUP with its Assembly and MP caucus. Time of announcement may be further pushed back. Will keep you informed.','Northern IrelandAccording to Woodward, the likely announcement as been delayed till 3 p.m. (Belfast time) due to the need for additional consultations ? between SF and DUP and then DUP with its Assembly and MP caucus. Time of announcement may be further pushed back. Will keep you informed.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Partners_In_Health',1,1,'3001 - C05764853.txt','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiIRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my longstanding commitment to assist the Haitian people in their pursuit of a stable, prosperous and democratic future. During my trip to Haiti, I was reminded of the tremendous challenges facing this island nation. The U.N.\'s appointment of President Clinton as special envoy to Haiti has helped to keep a much-needed spotlight on Haiti. President Clinton\'s appointment of Dr. Paul Farmer as the Deputy U.N. Special Envoy for Haiti, adds an invaluable wealth of experience and knowledge to the U.N.\'s work in Haiti. As a founder of Partners in Health and the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti, Dr. Farmer has demonstrated a selfless commitment to the advancement of health and democracy in Haiti for the past 20 years. I have witnessed firsthand Dr. Farmer\'s dedication to helping improve the lives of those in need. He has strong south Florida ties. I am proud to call him a friend, along with our mutual friend, Jennie Block, who has also worked so hard on issues of concern to the Haitian community. I understand that the conference on the Inter-American Development Bank in Haiti went quite well. I was pleased to see that the United Nations voted unanimously this week to extend the authorization for the U.N. Mission in Haiti for another year. I would also like to take a moment to express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in last weekend\'s plane crash during a U.N. mission. The U.N. mission in Haiti has helped to play an important role in bringing security and stability to some of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Haiti. I continue to support its mission and the many men and women from around the world who work to carry it out.','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiIRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my longstanding commitment to assist the Haitian people in their pursuit of a stable, prosperous and democratic future. During my trip to Haiti, I was reminded of the tremendous challenges facing this island nation. The U.N.\'s appointment of President Clinton as special envoy to Haiti has helped to keep a much-needed spotlight on Haiti. President Clinton\'s appointment of Dr. Paul Farmer as the Deputy U.N. Special Envoy for Haiti, adds an invaluable wealth of experience and knowledge to the U.N.\'s work in Haiti. As a founder of Partners in Health and the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti, Dr. Farmer has demonstrated a selfless commitment to the advancement of health and democracy in Haiti for the past 20 years. I have witnessed firsthand Dr. Farmer\'s dedication to helping improve the lives of those in need. He has strong south Florida ties. I am proud to call him a friend, along with our mutual friend, Jennie Block, who has also worked so hard on issues of concern to the Haitian community. I understand that the conference on the Inter-American Development Bank in Haiti went quite well. I was pleased to see that the United Nations voted unanimously this week to extend the authorization for the U.N. Mission in Haiti for another year. I would also like to take a moment to express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in last weekend\'s plane crash during a U.N. mission. The U.N. mission in Haiti has helped to play an important role in bringing security and stability to some of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Haiti. I continue to support its mission and the many men and women from around the world who work to carry it out.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Party_Down',1,1,'1834 - C05762225.txt','Gordon survives...The Parliamentary Labour Party meeting is just Over. Gordon has survived. The event, held in private, was high drama and anticlimax at once. The chair asked for rebels to come forward and speak. Only one prominent person emerged, Charles Clarke, former Home Secretary and Blairite the rest were a handful of about a half-dozen backbenchers. Their remarks about how Brown was bringing the party down were poorly received. The party, after all, was in no mood for breaking ranks and rewarding disloyalty. With this paltry showing, the opposition petered out, at least for now. Gordon then gave a speech, strong on analysis, discussing that his government was paying the price for getting the country through a difficult recession, suffering from the worst parliamentary crisis since Lloyd George and still had a program to offer. He also make the point that when the party had split int he past it was over ideology or policy and there were no stated differences presented by the opposition. So for now, Gordon has won. Sid An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!','Gordon survives...The Parliamentary Labour Party meeting is just Over. Gordon has survived. The event, held in private, was high drama and anticlimax at once. The chair asked for rebels to come forward and speak. Only one prominent person emerged, Charles Clarke, former Home Secretary and Blairite; the rest were a handful of about a half-dozen backbenchers. Their remarks about how Brown was bringing the party down were poorly received. The party, after all, was in no mood for breaking ranks and rewarding disloyalty. With this paltry showing, the opposition petered out, at least for now. Gordon then gave a speech, strong on analysis, discussing that his government was paying the price for getting the country through a difficult recession, suffering from the worst parliamentary crisis since Lloyd George and still had a program to offer. He also make the point that when the party had split int he past it was over ideology or policy and there were no stated differences presented by the opposition. So for now, Gordon has won. Sid An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Party_for_Two',1,1,'3263 - C05765732.txt','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives',4,1,'1132 - C05760390.txt','Health Care UpdateFinally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed yes vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture.','Health Care UpdateFinally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed \"yes\" vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture.'),(19.313254949209202,6.437751649736401,2500,'Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives',4,3,'1726 - C05761775.txt','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding] they just don\'t want to support it on this bill, Pelosi said Thursday, So we have to do that with all Democratic votes. She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a national security initiative because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists, she said. It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate. House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days, said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6','Supplemental newsFYI CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS ? APPROPRIATIONS June 4, 2009 ? 1:39 p.m. War Supplemental Conference Slips to Next Week By Josh Rogin, CQ Staff House leadership has decided not to hold a conference or a vote on the war supplemental spending bill this week, as leaders worked behind the scenes to secure enough Democratic votes to pass the measure absent GOP support. Multiple lawmakers and aides confirmed the expected Thursday session to finalize negotiations over the bill (HR 2346), which is mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will not occur until at least early next week. Democratic leaders were trying to convince as many as 18 of the 51 Democrats who voted against the House version in May to change their votes, but many said they would not do so. Republicans are promising to vote against the conference report en mass if it includes $5 billion worth of funding related to the International Monetary Fund. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday it would. \"I believe there are people in the Republican Party who support [the IMF funding]; they just don\'t want to support it on this bill,\" Pelosi said Thursday, \"So we have to do that with all Democratic votes.\" She also pushed back against two key pillars of the House Republican leadership\'s argument against the IMF funding, which is meant to accommodate an increased U.S. credit extension to the organization. Responding to statements of Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio that the IMF money is unrelated to the war spending measure, Pelosi said the IMF help was a \"national security initiative\" because it helps to alleviate sources of instability, such as poverty. Pelosi also accused House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., of fear mongering by putting out a statement warning that IMF assistance could somehow fund terrorism. \"I don\'t know why anyone would say that the money is going to the hands of terrorists,\" she said. \"It simply is not based in fact and is a scare tactic, and most unfortunate.\" House Democratic aides said the conference on the supplemental bill probably would be early next week. \"We\'re going to come up with a supplemental conference report in the next few days,\" said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. 6'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives',4,1,'1974 - C05762567.txt','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do, said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. \"All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do,\" said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives',4,1,'3244 - C05765692.txt','Health Care UpdateSenator Voinovich missed the vote. I\'m trying to find out if Leadership knew he was going to be missing or not. Although he is retiring, it\'s a little odd given how historically significant the vote is. Finally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed yes vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate.','Health Care UpdateSenator Voinovich missed the vote. I\'m trying to find out if Leadership knew he was going to be missing or not. Although he is retiring, it\'s a little odd given how historically significant the vote is. Finally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed \"yes\" vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Pashtuns',2,1,'2595 - C05764092.txt','Low turnout seen in Afghan election 26 killedLow turnout seen in Afghan election 26 killed KABUL (AP) Millions of Afghans defied threats Thursday to cast ballots in the country\'s second national elections since Taliban rule, but turnout appeared weaker this time because of continuing violence, fear and disenchantment. In much of the Taliban\'s southern strongholds, many people did not dare to vote, bolstering the hopes of President Hamid Karzai\'s chief rival. At least 26 people were killed in election-related violence, fewer than had been feared. Officials began counting millions of ballots as soon as the polls closed at 5 p.m. after a one-hour extension. First preliminary results weren\'t expected for several days, and some major candidates were already alleging fraud. A top election official, Zekria Barakzai, told The Associated Press that he estimated 40 to 50 percent of the country\'s 15 million registered voters cast ballots far lower than the 70 percent who voted in the presidential election in 2004. Andrea &keg Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','Low turnout seen in Afghan election; 26 killedLow turnout seen in Afghan election; 26 killed KABUL (AP) Millions of Afghans defied threats Thursday to cast ballots in the country\'s second national elections since Taliban rule, but turnout appeared weaker this time because of continuing violence, fear and disenchantment. In much of the Taliban\'s southern strongholds, many people did not dare to vote, bolstering the hopes of President Hamid Karzai\'s chief rival. At least 26 people were killed in election-related violence, fewer than had been feared. Officials began counting millions of ballots as soon as the polls closed at 5 p.m. after a one-hour extension. First preliminary results weren\'t expected for several days, and some major candidates were already alleging fraud. A top election official, Zekria Barakzai, told The Associated Press that he estimated 40 to 50 percent of the country\'s 15 million registered voters cast ballots far lower than the 70 percent who voted in the presidential election in 2004. Andrea &keg Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Pashtuns',2,1,'2715 - C05764318.txt','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away. Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told \"none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away.\" Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Pass_This_On',3,1,'1444 - C05761166.txt','ScheduleOne more item -- I am sure you noticed on the line block the possible meeting with Peres around 9:00am. If we were to do this meeting, we would have to go to his hotel in Woodley Park -- we asked if he would come to State and they pushed back. Do you feel strongly about doing this meeting or should I go ahead and let them know we need to take a pass this time? A few items: Are you able to move everything from today to later in the week? What about the personnel meetings? Am I seeing the Angolan FM when he visits May 19-22? Was I invited by Powell and Albright to attend the Initiative for Global Development event this Wed-Thurs at the Willard Hotel?','ScheduleOne more item -- I am sure you noticed on the line block the possible meeting with Peres around 9:00am. If we were to do this meeting, we would have to go to his hotel in Woodley Park -- we asked if he would come to State and they pushed back. Do you feel strongly about doing this meeting or should I go ahead and let them know we need to take a pass this time? A few items: Are you able to move everything from today to later in the week? What about the personnel meetings? Am I seeing the Angolan FM when he visits May 19-22? Was I invited by Powell and Albright to attend the Initiative for Global Development event this Wed-Thurs at the Willard Hotel?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Pass_This_On',3,1,'1749 - C05761815.txt','eDepartment Notice for 6/5/2009Importance: High See below Importance: High I received this message in The Secretary\'s Suggestion Box this morning. Importance: High Please pass this message to Secretary Clinton. Thank you so much for your support for the GLT community. This is the first time in my 24.5 year career that I have seen this type of support. I appreciate all the hard work you have done in the short time as Secretary of State. You have given so much hope to so many. I am so proud of you and your work. May God continue to bless you. Mr. Michael Pate, MN, FNP-BC Chief of Medical Clearances Office of Medical Services, MIMED ISO 9001 Registered SA-15, 1800 North Kent Street Rosslyn, VA 22203 lit Phone: (703) 875-5411 or 5413 AFAX: L703) 875-5414 Importance: High Department Notices And Announcements 30','eDepartment Notice for 6/5/2009Importance: High See below Importance: High I received this message in The Secretary\'s Suggestion Box this morning. Importance: High Please pass this message to Secretary Clinton. Thank you so much for your support for the GLT community. This is the first time in my 24.5 year career that I have seen this type of support. I appreciate all the hard work you have done in the short time as Secretary of State. You have given so much hope to so many. I am so proud of you and your work. May God continue to bless you. Mr. Michael Pate, MN, FNP-BC Chief of Medical Clearances Office of Medical Services, MIMED ISO 9001 Registered SA-15, 1800 North Kent Street Rosslyn, VA 22203 lit Phone: (703) 875-5411 or 5413 AFAX: L703) 875-5414 Importance: High Department Notices And Announcements 30'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Pass_This_On',3,1,'2627 - C05764140.txt','CORRECT UPDATED VERSION FOR S -- NOTE ON MOBILE INITIATIVESAll, Yesterday Secretary Clinton asked for our Mobile Initiatives update (this would have been a part of one of the presentations in the Af/Pak session but was canceled due to time). Sean Misko may have sent an old version up, but this is the one reviewed by Holbrooke that should go to S. It also includes a significant update on our mobile banking programs that was not in the original draft. Please pass this to the Secretary. Also attached are a memo on the cell phone expansion by ISAF ? which was started by Ashley Bommer\'s initiatives -- in the spring and an economist report on mobile technologies in emerging markets that features the key Afghan telecom partner whose mobile payment program is described in the memo. Best, Vikram','CORRECT UPDATED VERSION FOR S -- NOTE ON MOBILE INITIATIVESAll, Yesterday Secretary Clinton asked for our Mobile Initiatives update (this would have been a part of one of the presentations in the Af/Pak session but was canceled due to time). Sean Misko may have sent an old version up, but this is the one reviewed by Holbrooke that should go to S. It also includes a significant update on our mobile banking programs that was not in the original draft. Please pass this to the Secretary. Also attached are a memo on the cell phone expansion by ISAF ? which was started by Ashley Bommer\'s initiatives -- in the spring and an economist report on mobile technologies in emerging markets that features the key Afghan telecom partner whose mobile payment program is described in the memo. Best, Vikram'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Pastiche',1,1,'254 - C05739859.txt','Libya infoFYI B5 The Benghazi protestors appear to be a pastiche of different groups of disaffected people including war-wounded, martyrs\' families, transparency and accountability demendeurs, and those who believe the east is once again being neglected. So the source of this report attributing the whole thing to war-wounded does not jive, although they may have been the ones who carried out the violent acts. The Belhaj bogeyman is a bit overplayed-no doubt his military influence has waned but he does remain a player ?one of many ?looking to make political gain in this new environment The proposition that he is just lying in waiting to take advantage of the current stability to move in and establish an Islamic state appears a bit exaggerated. Minister of Labor Rajbani (who has his own axes to grind) said there is now a group of six ministers (I need to clarify whether this is with al-Keeb\'s knowelcige or not) who are serving as the cohones of the cabinet and taking decisions the others won\'t al-Keeb Is proceding cautiously (that is his strength and weakness) and that is the problem- this is really the time for a war-time cabinet not the cautious approach he appears to be taking does not suit this volatile time Let\'s see what the meeting today between the NTC and the government produces?the benghazi protests, the Bani Walid conflict and the various other incidents that have flared up in recent days point to the need for some real drastic movement in the DDR process and in the other issues that engender current dissatisfaction among the populace. I can really comment on the points regarding foreign contracts except to say it rings true given the current governments reluctance to make any significant decisions, especially regarding past or future issues of money. The Hefter piece also sounds a bridge too far given al-Keeb\'s disposition. But I do agree that it is not too late if this government can just organize itself and take some fundamental decisions to i mprove liquidity, get the real war-wounded good treatment and push the MOD and MOI to speed up the DDR process. Interested, as always, in your views. SOURCE. Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul ?late spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and','Libya infoFYI B5 The Benghazi protestors appear to be a pastiche of different groups of disaffected people including war-wounded, martyrs\' families, transparency and accountability demendeurs, and those who believe the east is once again being neglected. So the source of this report attributing the whole thing to war-wounded does not jive, although they may have been the ones who carried out the violent acts. The Belhaj bogeyman is a bit overplayed-no doubt his military influence has waned but he does remain a player ?one of many ?looking to make political gain in this new environment The proposition that he is just lying in waiting to take advantage of the current stability to move in and establish an Islamic state appears a bit exaggerated. Minister of Labor Rajbani (who has his own axes to grind) said there is now a group of six ministers (I need to clarify whether this is with al-Keeb\'s knowelcige or not) who are serving as the \"cohones\" of the cabinet and taking decisions the others won\'t al-Keeb Is proceding cautiously (that is his strength and weakness) and that is the problem- this is really the time for a \"war-time\" cabinet not the cautious approach he appears to be taking does not suit this volatile time Let\'s see what the meeting today between the NTC and the government produces?the benghazi protests, the Bani Walid conflict and the various other incidents that have flared up in recent days point to the need for some real drastic movement in the DDR process and in the other issues that engender current dissatisfaction among the populace. I can really comment on the points regarding foreign contracts except to say it rings true given the current governments reluctance to make any significant decisions, especially regarding past or future issues of money. The Hefter piece also sounds a bridge too far given al-Keeb\'s disposition. But I do agree that it is not too late if this government can just organize itself and take some fundamental decisions to i mprove liquidity, get the real war-wounded good treatment and push the MOD and MOI to speed up the DDR process. Interested, as always, in your views. SOURCE. Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul ?late spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Patient',1,1,'3091 - C05765000.txt','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about death panels. As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about \"death panels.\" As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.'),(12.429216196844383,6.214608098422191,2500,'Patient_Protection_and_Affordable_Care_Act',5,2,'1132 - C05760390.txt','Health Care UpdateFinally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed yes vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture.','Health Care UpdateFinally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed \"yes\" vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Patient_Protection_and_Affordable_Care_Act',5,1,'1580 - C05761408.txt','In case you missed thisThis was on Paul Krugman\'s blog yesterday. I, for one, enjoyed it. Hope you\'re very well Hillary. May 19, 2009, 7:35 am Ahem Politico: Health care could soon go the way of the automobile, with users having no choice but to buy insurance coverage. Within four years, every American could be required to own health insurance or pay their way through tax penalties. The odds of such a sea change rose last week when chief Democratic and Republican Senate negotiators on a health care bill acknowledged that many on the Finance Committee considered the so-called individual mandate essential to lower insurance costs for those who already have coverage. President Barack Obama didn\'t embrace the individual mandate during the campaign, which means he would essentially start from scratch in terms of selling the idea to voters. The mandate was a central policy difference with Hillary Clinton, who argued that a mandate was the only way to achieve universal coverage. Obama disagreed, saying enough people would purchase insurance voluntarily if the costs could be brought down. Progressive policy experts widely agreed that Obama\'s plan would have left out about 15 million people. Clinton, with an assist from New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, regularly assailed Obama for his no-mandate position. Actually, I don\'t care who gets credit, as long as we actually get universal health care.','In case you missed thisThis was on Paul Krugman\'s blog yesterday. I, for one, enjoyed it. Hope you\'re very well Hillary. May 19, 2009, 7:35 am Ahem Politico: Health care could soon go the way of the automobile, with users having no choice but to buy insurance coverage. Within four years, every American could be required to own health insurance or pay their way through tax penalties. The odds of such a sea change rose last week when chief Democratic and Republican Senate negotiators on a health care bill acknowledged that many on the Finance Committee considered the so-called individual mandate essential to lower insurance costs for those who already have coverage. President Barack Obama didn\'t embrace the individual mandate during the campaign, which means he would essentially start from scratch in terms of selling the idea to voters. The mandate was a central policy difference with Hillary Clinton, who argued that a mandate was the only way to achieve universal coverage. Obama disagreed, saying enough people would purchase insurance voluntarily if the costs could be brought down. Progressive policy experts widely agreed that Obama\'s plan would have left out about 15 million people. Clinton, with an assist from New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, regularly assailed Obama for his no-mandate position. Actually, I don\'t care who gets credit, as long as we actually get universal health care.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Patient_Protection_and_Affordable_Care_Act',5,1,'3242 - C05765689.txt','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Patient_Protection_and_Affordable_Care_Act',5,1,'3244 - C05765692.txt','Health Care UpdateSenator Voinovich missed the vote. I\'m trying to find out if Leadership knew he was going to be missing or not. Although he is retiring, it\'s a little odd given how historically significant the vote is. Finally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed yes vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate.','Health Care UpdateSenator Voinovich missed the vote. I\'m trying to find out if Leadership knew he was going to be missing or not. Although he is retiring, it\'s a little odd given how historically significant the vote is. Finally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed \"yes\" vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Patient_Protection_and_Affordable_Care_Act',5,1,'3681 - C05766540.txt','(AP) US Congress Party SwitchWASHINGTON - Senior House aides say freshman Democratic lawmaker Parker Griffith of Alabama is switching to the Republican Party. Griffith was narrowly elected last year from a region of northern Alabama that includes Huntsville and Decatur. President Barack Obama lost the district badly to Republican John McCain. Griffith is a radiation oncologist. His switch comes as Congress is trying to pass a much-contested health care bill. Democrats will still control the House by a substantial margin.','(AP) US Congress Party SwitchWASHINGTON - Senior House aides say freshman Democratic lawmaker Parker Griffith of Alabama is switching to the Republican Party. Griffith was narrowly elected last year from a region of northern Alabama that includes Huntsville and Decatur. President Barack Obama lost the district badly to Republican John McCain. Griffith is a radiation oncologist. His switch comes as Congress is trying to pass a much-contested health care bill. Democrats will still control the House by a substantial margin.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Patriarchate_of_Peć',1,1,'2172 - C05762863.txt','any truth to this account? SidWho wrote this? It has some aspects right of the 48 hours I was there but not others. H: Is this account true? If so, significant, and the only account of its kind. And, if true, the USG has not told its story, at the least. Sid <htto://bits.oureport.co.uk/HG?hc-we39&cd-i&hv-6&c?.- -u&ht-DM560, 52893FSDM54102495BW&n={art Lcie}(Howfdo,-I-4- know 4- Chi.na+wrecktk-le+Copenhageni-aeal?-4-i-twas+in4-the-Froom(1322475}&vcon= / . 0U/Environment/CopennaEin+climate+change+confe,_ c \'2009&seg-&cra . a=&gp=&fn1=&pec=&dcmp=&r','any truth to this account? SidWho wrote this? It has some aspects right of the 48 hours I was there but not others. H: Is this account true? If so, significant, and the only account of its kind. And, if true, the USG has not told its story, at the least. Sid <htto://bits.oureport.co.uk/HG?hc-we39&cd-i&hv-6&c?.- -u&ht-DM560, 52893FS;DM54102495BW&n={art Lcie}(Howfdo,-I-4- know 4- Chi.na+wrecktk-le+Copenhageni-aeal?-4-i-twas+in4-the-Froom;(1322475}&vcon= / . 0U/Environment/CopennaEin+climate+change+confe,_ c \'2009&seg-&cra . a=&gp=&fn1=&pec=&dcmp=&r'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Patrician_(ancient_Rome)',1,1,'1786 - C05761893.txt','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaDone - will try to work with your travel sked Margaret, you and I should interview asap. The Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, trusted to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks?not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. 38','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaDone - will try to work with your travel sked Margaret, you and I should interview asap. The Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, \"trusted\" to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks?not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. 38'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Patrician_(post-Roman_Europe)',1,1,'1782 - C05761884.txt','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, trusted to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums, he says. So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me. For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. Take your time. And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum. When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. Friends of mine, people I knew, he says. They contributed because I asked them to. He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done. Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing. He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though only as a hobby. Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (She\'s beautiful, he beams). 31','Daniel Yohannes is from EthiopiaThe Uncommon Trustee FROM ETHIOPIA TO L.A. WITH $150 IN HIS POCKET, DANIEL YOHANNES BRINGS A QUIET DETERMINATION TO HIS TRUSTEE ROLE. By Leah Arroyo This article was published in Museum, July/August 2008. Trustee. The word brings to mind a venerable patrician of senior years, \"trusted\" to guide the interests of an organization or individual with wisdom and perspective. Someone with old-boy or -girl connections, decades of expertise and, especially, big bucks? not to mention the ability to pry others away from theirs. Ascot not required, but it couldn\'t hurt. In certain ways, Daniel Yohannes of Denver is not your typical museum trustee. At 17, with $150, he moved from Ethiopia to Los Angeles as an exchange student without knowing a soul. He immediately got a part-time job as a stock boy in a clothing store and went on to support himself through high school, Claremont McKenna College and the MBA program at Pepperdine. He began his banking career as a teller at Security Pacific Bank. But in other ways, Yohannes is the very portrait of a board member. At 55, the president and CEO of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in real estate, financial institutions and energy. A former vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp. A few years ago he started a bank in San Francisco on the side. His board membership extends from the financial (a Fortune 100 company) and educational (U.C. Denver Business School) to community organizations (the chamber of commerce, the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, the Boy Scouts Council)?not to mention political service (chairing the transition team of Gov. Bill Ritter, Democrat of Colorado). And museums, a priority among the board invitations he has accepted. He served on the Smithsonian Institution\'s national board for six years and is now a trustee of the Denver Art Museum (DAM), where he established the Daniel Yohannes Family African Gallery. \"I get a lot of my inspirations intellectually and culturally through art and history, primarily through museums,\" he says. \"So when I was asked to sit on the [DAM] board, it was just a natural fit for me.\" For all his success, though, Yohannes hardly gives the impression of a Type-A personality. Courtly, soft-spoken, with a melodious accent paying homage to his Ethiopian roots despite his decades in the U.S., he is generous and unhurried with his time in interviews. On the phone, he asks how you are, what you\'ve been up to lately; told that an interviewer just bought her first house, he chats for a few moments about how delightful and meaningful that purchase is. In person, for a conversation at the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver last spring, he walked into a rather dreary underground room in the convention center, suave in a conservative navy suit and warm in his greetings, politely oblivious to the tables cluttered with the conference staff\'s walkie-talkies, office supplies and assortment of snacks. The photographer got sent to the wrong room and his interviewer had to scurry the length of several football fields to find her? No problem; he\'d reserved plenty of time to talk. \"Take your time.\" And yet you can at times glimpse the calm determination of a man who gets things done and, moreover, fiAly expects to. Vicki Sterling, the Denver Art Museum\'s assistant director, says that \"what was truly unique about working with [Yohannes] on the African gallery was his ability to bring together people from outside the regular museum donor community and get them interested in the Denver Art Museum.\" When you ask him how he did this, who these new museophiles were, you can almost hear him shrug over the phone. \"Friends of mine, people I knew,\" he says. \"They contributed because I asked them to.\" He also shrugs off the question of how he fits all his commitments into his schedule: \"I think as long as there\'s a desire to get everything done, it gets done.\" Asked what he does for fun, he has to think for a moment. \"That\'s a good one. . . . I walk, I play a little golf, do a little bicycling, sightseeing.\" He also collects art, particularly African works, inspired years ago by his travels, though \"only as a hobby.\" Last but not least, he cherishes spending time with his three children, two of whom live in the area, and was overjoyed to become a grandfather in May (\"She\'s beautiful,\" he beams). 31'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Patricia_A._Woertz',1,1,'2700 - C05764286.txt','Update: Food Security--World Food Prize videoGreat news-- The video that S taped this am will likely kick off the World Food Prize conference. I will also coordinate with Katie to make sure we get this up on the website. Below is more info on its likely placement from the team at the World Food Prize. We would like to show the Secretary\'s remarks at the outset of the symposium on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 14. The symposium begins at 1 p.m. with about 15-20 minutes of introductory comments by Ambassador Quinn. He would incorporate the video into this opening as her remarks tie together so many of the themes so perfectly. Dr. Ejeta will be on stage at the time it would be a great moment to honor him, to remember Dr. Borlaug, and to have the Secretary\'s message foreground the discussions that will follow. (For your reference, the 3 opening keynotes will be delivered by ADM CEO Patricia Woertz, DuPont CEO Ellen Kul!man, and Dutch Minister of Agriculture Gerda Verburg.)','Update: Food Security--World Food Prize videoGreat news-- The video that S taped this am will likely kick off the World Food Prize conference. I will also coordinate with Katie to make sure we get this up on the website. Below is more info on its likely placement from the team at the World Food Prize. \"We would like to show the Secretary\'s remarks at the outset of the symposium on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 14. The symposium begins at 1 p.m. with about 15-20 minutes of introductory comments by Ambassador Quinn. He would incorporate the video into this opening as her remarks tie together so many of the themes so perfectly. Dr. Ejeta will be on stage at the time; it would be a great moment to honor him, to remember Dr. Borlaug, and to have the Secretary\'s message foreground the discussions that will follow. (For your reference, the 3 opening keynotes will be delivered by ADM CEO Patricia Woertz, DuPont CEO Ellen Kul!man, and Dutch Minister of Agriculture Gerda Verburg.)\"'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Patricia_Espinosa',2,1,'1946 - C05762527.txt','Thank you note to Mexican FMMadam Secretary - I just confirmed that you sent a thank you note to Mexican FM Patricia Espinosa Cantellano 4','Thank you note to Mexican FMMadam Secretary - I just confirmed that you sent a thank you note to Mexican FM Patricia Espinosa Cantellano 4'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Patricia_Espinosa',2,1,'2456 - C05763780.txt','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'\"Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Patrick_Cockburn',1,1,'2715 - C05764318.txt','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away. Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told \"none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away.\" Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Patrick_Duddy',1,1,'2456 - C05763780.txt','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'\"Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Patrick_Leahy',2,1,'1330 - C05760728.txt','Sudan callsDid you get any feedback from these? The additional calls to be made today by Susan and Scott are listed below. It is our understanding that all these calls were made (though a couple of house members were unavailable). We have also been in touch with all leadership and key committee staff in the house and senate and sent them the relevant fact sheet/white paper on the new policy. Ambassador Rice: Feingold. Leahy. Payne Gration: Lowey. Ros-Lehtinerm Lee. Capuanom McCaul. Isaksono Corker. Brownbackw Wolf Good. Who else was called? Susan called Payne today. We have also sent paper to Payne\'s africa subcommittee staff director. I spoke w Berman who asked that someone call Payne. Do you know if that is happening?','Sudan callsDid you get any feedback from these? The additional calls to be made today by Susan and Scott are listed below. It is our understanding that all these calls were made (though a couple of house members were unavailable). We have also been in touch with all leadership and key committee staff in the house and senate and sent them the relevant fact sheet/white paper on the new policy. Ambassador Rice: Feingold. Leahy. Payne Gration: Lowey. Ros-Lehtinerm Lee. Capuanom McCaul. Isaksono Corker. Brownbackw Wolf Good. Who else was called? Susan called Payne today. We have also sent paper to Payne\'s africa subcommittee staff director. I spoke w Berman who asked that someone call Payne. Do you know if that is happening?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Patrick_Leahy',2,1,'3114 - C05765037.txt','Sudan callsRelatively positive feedback. Some concern over the increased engagement and lingering concern over Scott\'s previous comments. If he sticks to the agreed upon points tomorrow at the presser and in the follow up with the NGOs, think the roll out will be well received, even with Friday nite\'s leak. Did you get any feedback from these? The additional calls to be made today by Susan and Scott are listed below. It is our understanding that all these calls were made (though a couple of house members were unavailable). We have also been in touch with all leadership and key committee staff in the house and senate and sent them the relevant fact sheet/white paper on the new policy. Ambassador Rice: Feingold? Leahy. Payne Gration: Lowey. Ros-Lehtinenn Lee. Capuano McCaul. Isakson? Corker. Brownback. Wolf Good. Who else was called? Susan called Payne today. We have also sent paper to Payne\'s africa subcommittee staff director. I spoke w Berman who asked that someone call Payne. Do you know if that is happening?','Sudan callsRelatively positive feedback. Some concern over the increased engagement and lingering concern over Scott\'s previous comments. If he sticks to the agreed upon points tomorrow at the presser and in the follow up with the NGOs, think the roll out will be well received, even with Friday nite\'s leak. Did you get any feedback from these? The additional calls to be made today by Susan and Scott are listed below. It is our understanding that all these calls were made (though a couple of house members were unavailable). We have also been in touch with all leadership and key committee staff in the house and senate and sent them the relevant fact sheet/white paper on the new policy. Ambassador Rice: Feingold? Leahy. Payne Gration: Lowey. Ros-Lehtinenn Lee. Capuano McCaul. Isakson? Corker. Brownback. Wolf Good. Who else was called? Susan called Payne today. We have also sent paper to Payne\'s africa subcommittee staff director. I spoke w Berman who asked that someone call Payne. Do you know if that is happening?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Patti_Solis_Doyle',1,1,'2117 - C05762783.txt','book dealWashington Post\'s Reliable Source is reporting that Patti Solis Doyle has signed a book deal with Hyperion, with an anticipated publish date of 2011. This Just In . . . ? Patti Solis Doyle: You\'ve managed Hillary Clinton\'s presidential campaign, been sacked via e-mail, then resurfaced in the transition office of then-President-elect Obama. What\'s your next act? Book deal! She\'s inked it with Hyperion for an undisclosed amount. Scheduled for 2011, the nonfiction book will trace her political journey -- and, we can only hope, reveal some juicy campaign gossip. http://voices. washingtonpost. com/reliable- source/2009/ 05/this just in 60.html 68','book dealWashington Post\'s \"Reliable Source\" is reporting that Patti Solis Doyle has signed a book deal with Hyperion, with an anticipated publish date of 2011. This Just In . . . ? Patti Solis Doyle: You\'ve managed Hillary Clinton\'s presidential campaign, been sacked via e-mail, then resurfaced in the transition office of then-President-elect Obama. What\'s your next act? Book deal! She\'s inked it with Hyperion for an undisclosed amount. Scheduled for 2011, the nonfiction book will trace her political journey -- and, we can only hope, reveal some juicy campaign gossip. http://voices. washingtonpost. com/reliable- source/2009/ 05/this just in 60.html 68'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Pat_Kennedy',17,1,'1093 - C05760344.txt','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingWhat is the Bolton letter about the ICC refer to? Sensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingWhat is the Bolton letter about the ICC refer to? Sensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks; they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options; he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Pat_Kennedy',17,1,'1793 - C05761905.txt','ScheduleThis should have been faxed to house. Here is final schedule: 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Cheryl Mills, Joan Donoghue, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS 11:40 am DEPART State Department En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION Note: 100 people attending the reception, 250 attending the luncheon. Reception called from 11:00am-12:00pm, Luncheon from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Upon arrival, Page Harrington escorts HRC to the tented Garden Terrace, as guests are sitting for the luncheon. HRC sits at the head table. At 12:00pm, Peggy Cifrino, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum event chair, delivers welcoming remarks and introduces Audrey Sheppard, Chair, Board of Directors, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. Audrey Sheppard delivers brief remarks and announces HRC as the receipent of the 2009 Annual Alice Award. HRC proceeds to stage to accept award. HRC gives brief remarks and departs, luncheon program continues.','ScheduleThis should have been faxed to house. Here is final schedule: 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Cheryl Mills, Joan Donoghue, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS 11:40 am DEPART State Department En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION Note: 100 people attending the reception, 250 attending the luncheon. Reception called from 11:00am-12:00pm, Luncheon from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Upon arrival, Page Harrington escorts HRC to the tented Garden Terrace, as guests are sitting for the luncheon. HRC sits at the head table. At 12:00pm, Peggy Cifrino, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum event chair, delivers welcoming remarks and introduces Audrey Sheppard, Chair, Board of Directors, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. Audrey Sheppard delivers brief remarks and announces HRC as the receipent of the 2009 Annual Alice Award. HRC proceeds to stage to accept award. HRC gives brief remarks and departs, luncheon program continues.'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Pat_Kennedy',17,1,'1804 - C05761919.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneCheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative ? it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CIO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our corporate IT but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec,','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneCheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative ? it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CIO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our \"corporate IT\" but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec,'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Pat_Kennedy',17,1,'1806 - C05761921.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State 62,?? ? r Fobs for Everyonefixed. speaking with Paul - just blind copied you on something re: global health. otherwise, rest will keep. cdm -fir ? hj lore ours of productivity at State Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CIO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our corporate IT but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate','624,000 more hours of productivity at State 62,?? ? r Fobs for Everyonefixed. speaking with Paul - just blind copied you on something re: global health. otherwise, rest will keep. cdm -fir ? hj lore ours of productivity at State Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CIO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our \"corporate IT\" but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Pat_Kennedy',17,1,'1809 - C05761924.txt','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 yes I have some ideas we can discuss tomorrow. Can you stay until 7 if we need the time? B5 B6 cdm B5 B5 B6 B6 B5 B6 Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our corporate IT but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart','624,000 more hours of productivity at State Fobs for EveryoneB6 yes I have some ideas we can discuss tomorrow. Can you stay until 7 if we need the time? B5 B6 cdm B5 B5 B6 B6 B5 B6 Got it. Is the other matter fixed. Anything else going on? sure -- bottom line - you need a special security code to get on line from a computer outside the building. Only 1 in 5 of our employees has gotten the device (fob) that allows you to do this access. This effort is making sure they get fobs into the hands of more (or all) employees so folks can work from home thereby increasing productivity substantially since the 4 in 5 essentially do no work from home once they leave the building until they get in again b/c they don\'t have access to their email. cdm Sounds great but you\'ll have to explain to me! FYI - we\'re going to get a short video from you that we\'ll put on our site announcing this. It\'s also one of the ideas we can use for how we are reforming the department for the reform committee. cdm Cheryl/Jake: We\'re going to forward with the doubling of mobile access to email and productivity tools. It\'s INSANE that fewer than 1 in 5 state Department are able to access their email or documents when they\'re away from their desk. It has contributed to the 9:00-5:00 culture here and exacerbates the disconnection between D.C. and the missions. This is a good short-term win and by my estimates will produce new fewer than 624,000 more hours of productivity by end of year one which I think is extremely conservative - it assumes just 1.5 additional hour online per employee per week. Given that those being given the tools are principally foreign service officers and people more senior than the mean average DoS employee, I think this is very reasonable. Will put an evaluative instrument into this to see if I\'m correct. More detail on all this below if you want it. I should point out that Pat Kennedy and the CO have been great. This has been one of several instances where they listened, they got it, and they\'re moving forward. The CIO said she\'d thought of it before, just didn\'t know if she could handle the politics. I\'m not going to spend a ton of time on our \"corporate IT\" but in obvious cases like this I\'ll keep jumping in. Last thing --- this idea got a lot of attention on The Sounding Board. I propose that HRC respond to the staff (maybe in a quick 60 second video that we post there) saying in effect - Thank you for sharing your thinking. I heard you. Because of you we\'re doing this. Re-enforce that HRC is still listening to the staff. Alec, I met with Pat today and we did discuss expansion of the fob program. He is supportive and asked that we do a decision memo to him. WE need this get decision on funding and longer term strategy but I don\'t see this as slowing down an announcement the Secretary might make, we just need to coordinate timing. Attached is what we are using as the basis for the decision memo. It is more detail than you need but highlights some of the complexities. If you have any questions please let me know. Susan Fobs for Everyone short (1).docx Susan H. Swart'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Pat_Kennedy',17,1,'1820 - C05762012.txt','Cabinet mtgWill do. Find out if either Jack Lew or Pat Kennedy wants to go. It is actually not a full cabinet meeting today -- those agencies that received recovery money were invited to attend/participate. We were welcome to send a representative though, not sure if we have anyone going. I heard on the radio that there is a Cabinet mtg this am. Is there? Can I go? If not, who are we sending? B6','Cabinet mtgWill do. Find out if either Jack Lew or Pat Kennedy wants to go. It is actually not a full cabinet meeting today -- those agencies that received recovery money were invited to attend/participate. We were welcome to send a representative though, not sure if we have anyone going. I heard on the radio that there is a Cabinet mtg this am. Is there? Can I go? If not, who are we sending? B6'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Pat_Kennedy',17,1,'1825 - C05762087.txt','Cabinet mtgPat Kennedy will be attending. Find out if either Jack Lew or Pat Kennedy wants to go. It is actually not a full cabinet meeting today -- those agencies that received recovery money were invited to attend/participate. We were welcome to send a representative though, not sure if we have anyone going. I heard on the radio that there is a Cabinet mtg this am. Is there? Can I go? If not, who are we sending?','Cabinet mtgPat Kennedy will be attending. Find out if either Jack Lew or Pat Kennedy wants to go. It is actually not a full cabinet meeting today -- those agencies that received recovery money were invited to attend/participate. We were welcome to send a representative though, not sure if we have anyone going. I heard on the radio that there is a Cabinet mtg this am. Is there? Can I go? If not, who are we sending?'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Pat_Kennedy',17,1,'189 - C05739784.txt','Secretary in Tripoli Secretary In Tripoli contactT hanks for the kind words. I think the Secretary\'s visit here was picture perfect given the chaos we labor under in Libya.The Secretary was great and her efforts will I think help us move forward on our project to help the war-wounded. On a lighter note, I will never be lonely here after the Secretary was kind enough to give my personal contact information to all 120,000 students at the university during her stirring dialogue with them. It has been quite a week I don\'t think I can take any more excitement. All the best, Gene. Hi Cheryl: hope this finds you well. I know that Jeff has been in touch with you regarding the switch between myself and Chris Stevens. I just wanted you to know that I am prepared to do whatever you and the Secretary think is best. I met with Pat Kennedy and Bill Burns before I left and told them please rest assured that I consider myself extremely fortunate to B6 have had the opportunity to work closely with/for the Secretary during the past 8 months. I consider the Secretary\'s visit to Tripoli this coming week to be the high point of my 30 year career. Warm regards, Gene. PERSONAL','Secretary in Tripoli Secretary In Tripoli contactT hanks for the kind words. I think the Secretary\'s visit here was picture perfect given the chaos we labor under in Libya.The Secretary was great and her efforts will I think help us move forward on our project to help the war-wounded. On a lighter note, I will never be lonely here after the Secretary was kind enough to give my personal contact information to all 120,000 students at the university during her stirring dialogue with them. It has been quite a week ;I don\'t think I can take any more excitement. All the best, Gene. Hi Cheryl: hope this finds you well. I know that Jeff has been in touch with you regarding the switch between myself and Chris Stevens. I just wanted you to know that I am prepared to do whatever you and the Secretary think is best. I met with Pat Kennedy and Bill Burns before I left and told them please rest assured that I consider myself extremely fortunate to B6 have had the opportunity to work closely with/for the Secretary during the past 8 months. I consider the Secretary\'s visit to Tripoli this coming week to be the high point of my 30 year career. Warm regards, Gene. PERSONAL'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Pat_Kennedy',17,1,'1909 - C05762433.txt','ECA - UPDATE ECAFYI below ? we are working on Acting. Cheryl: I imagine everything is quite crazy at the moment. I did not want to bother you today but would greatly appreciate it if you would please pass along my good wishes to HRC for a fast and good recovery. Hope she will be back on track soon. I am of course happy to help out in any way I can. Also wanted to give you an update on ECA. Following up on our conversation over the weekend and as per your direction I have had a number of good conversations with the ECA team including Mara. Happy to report we are all on the same page with the career folks fully endorsing the plan. Details as follows: ? Grantee has been sanctioned ? IG is conducting investigation of grantee ? No further grants will be awarded to grantee pending outcome of IG investigation probable outcome will be delisting of grantee ? Working with Pat Kennedy to develop plan for spot checks of all grantees and random student checks using existing Department resources The IG investigation started today and as you predicted more information came out in the first meeting which led Miller to request a full investigation of the Youth Services Program which I agreed to. Pi did the CNN interview this a.m. No doubt it will be a tough story but according to Miller it was an honest discussion. Have been keeping Casey\'s office in the loop and I plan to visit him personally. In the meantime I would like to move as soon as possible to put someone into the A/S position on an acting basis. Do you have anyone in mind or would you like me to make some suggestions? JM 14','ECA - UPDATE ECAFYI below ? we are working on Acting. Cheryl: I imagine everything is quite crazy at the moment. I did not want to bother you today but would greatly appreciate it if you would please pass along my good wishes to HRC for a fast and good recovery. Hope she will be back on track soon. I am of course happy to help out in any way I can. Also wanted to give you an update on ECA. Following up on our conversation over the weekend and as per your direction I have had a number of good conversations with the ECA team including Mara. Happy to report we are all on the same page with the career folks fully endorsing the plan. Details as follows: ? Grantee has been sanctioned ? IG is conducting investigation of grantee ? No further grants will be awarded to grantee pending outcome of IG investigation; probable outcome will be delisting of grantee ? Working with Pat Kennedy to develop plan for spot checks of all grantees and random student checks using existing Department resources The IG investigation started today and as you predicted more information came out in the first meeting which led Miller to request a full investigation of the Youth Services Program which I agreed to. Pi did the CNN interview this a.m. No doubt it will be a tough story but according to Miller it was an honest discussion. Have been keeping Casey\'s office in the loop and I plan to visit him personally. In the meantime I would like to move as soon as possible to put someone into the A/S position on an acting basis. Do you have anyone in mind or would you like me to make some suggestions? JM 14'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Pat_Kennedy',17,1,'2051 - C05762694.txt','TravelI\'d like to stick w the 8 if we think it will go if not, should we try the train at 6 or 7 if they\'re going if not, I\'d like to try the 7am Monday shuttle as a last resort. How will we decide? Lona and I wanted to check in with you on travel. All the news is reporting (Mario confirming) that travel tomorrow will be messy. All flights to dc till 6pm tomorrow are basically canceled (though the 8pm is still scheduled to go). Mario has asked us to check in tomorrow but as of now, he thinks a monday morning flight might be more reliable. There are trains running but they expect delays, maybe cancellations. Below is lonas draft for monday. Do you want to hold off on making a decision till we know more tomorrow? PREV RON Washingon, DC 8:15 amDEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 amARRIVE State Department 8:25 amPRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 amSecretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 amDAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 amSecretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 amMONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 amPrincipals Conference Room 7516 10:00 amPRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 10:15 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Jim, Jack, Cheryl, Jake and Huma 10:15 amOFFICE TIME','TravelI\'d like to stick w the 8 if we think it will go; if not, should we try the train at 6 or 7 if they\'re going; if not, I\'d like to try the 7am Monday shuttle as a last resort. How will we decide? Lona and I wanted to check in with you on travel. All the news is reporting (Mario confirming) that travel tomorrow will be messy. All flights to dc till 6pm tomorrow are basically canceled (though the 8pm is still scheduled to go). Mario has asked us to check in tomorrow but as of now, he thinks a monday morning flight might be more reliable. There are trains running but they expect delays, maybe cancellations. Below is lonas draft for monday. Do you want to hold off on making a decision till we know more tomorrow? PREV RON Washingon, DC 8:15 amDEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 amARRIVE State Department 8:25 amPRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 amSecretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 amDAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 amSecretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 amMONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 amPrincipals Conference Room 7516 10:00 amPRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 10:15 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Jim, Jack, Cheryl, Jake and Huma 10:15 amOFFICE TIME'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Pat_Kennedy',17,1,'237 - C05739836.txt','HearingsB6 B5 Dear Matt Thanks for reaching out - I am en route to Haiti so will try you when I land b/w 810 to 9am Best Cdm Cheryl -- I\'m just following up from last week. I know you spoke to Nick on Wednesday. I thought the ARB session went very well -- good questions and discussion with the panel. I was planning to leave for Africa today, but have postponed my trip to handle the tomorrow. It may be good for us to talk tomorrow morning ? I\'d appreciate any suggestions or insights you may have in advance of the WH meeting. I hope you\'ve had a good holiday weekend. Dear Matt Thanks so much - we\'ve been getting as good a reports as one might expect. That said I welcomethe read out and look forward to sharing some concerns - am around all day today, though am easier to reach in the afternoon. Best. cdm Cheryl ? This is a quick note to say that the hearings on Benghazi are going fine, from my perspective. Pat Kennedy has been terrific substantive, precise, and firm in the face of some outlandish behavior. We continue to fend off questions about the unclass talking points. And I think the time line narrative is helpful. I will call to give you a more complete read-out -Matt','HearingsB6 B5 Dear Matt Thanks for reaching out - I am en route to Haiti so will try you when I land b/w 810 to 9am Best Cdm Cheryl -- I\'m just following up from last week. I know you spoke to Nick on Wednesday. I thought the ARB session went very well -- good questions and discussion with the panel. I was planning to leave for Africa today, but have postponed my trip to handle the tomorrow. It may be good for us to talk tomorrow morning ? I\'d appreciate any suggestions or insights you may have in advance of the WH meeting. I hope you\'ve had a good holiday weekend. Dear Matt Thanks so much - we\'ve been getting as good a reports as one might expect. That said I welcomethe read out and look forward to sharing some concerns - am around all day today, though am easier to reach in the afternoon. Best. cdm Cheryl ? This is a quick note to say that the hearings on Benghazi are going fine, from my perspective. Pat Kennedy has been terrific substantive, precise, and firm in the face of some outlandish behavior. We continue to fend off questions about the unclass talking points. And I think the time line narrative is helpful. I will call to give you a more complete read-out -Matt'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Pat_Kennedy',17,1,'2450 - C05763757.txt','draft of monday, august 17thAttachments: August.17.09.drafttwo.doc August.17.09.drafttwo.doc>> 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR ELLEN TAUSCHER, 10:20 am UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor','draft of monday, august 17thAttachments: August.17.09.drafttwo.doc August.17.09.drafttwo.doc>> 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR ELLEN TAUSCHER, 10:20 am UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Pat_Kennedy',17,1,'2771 - C05764451.txt','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillCheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September ?to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. Here are some points to consider for such a possible call: ? Timely enactment of the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops appropriation is critical to national security. ? Operating under a Continuing Resolution for any extended period of time will negatively impact both State operations and foreign assistance programs. ? For example, the funds available to support State operations in Iraq are estimated to last only through the first quarter of FY 2010. In addition our urgent hiring plans will be stifled, pay equity authorities will lapse, and we will be without the necessary resources to implement our agenda on food security, climate change, and global health. ? I urge you to take up the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops bill as early as possible in September. Background A','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillCheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September ?to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. Here are some points to consider for such a possible call: ? Timely enactment of the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops appropriation is critical to national security. ? Operating under a Continuing Resolution for any extended period of time will negatively impact both State operations and foreign assistance programs. ? For example, the funds available to support State operations in Iraq are estimated to last only through the first quarter of FY 2010. In addition our urgent hiring plans will be stifled, pay equity authorities will lapse, and we will be without the necessary resources to implement our agenda on food security, climate change, and global health. ? I urge you to take up the FY 10 State/Foreign Ops bill as early as possible in September. Background A'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Pat_Kennedy',17,1,'2828 - C05764544.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Pat_Kennedy',17,1,'2831 - C05764547.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Pat_Kennedy',17,1,'2855 - C05764598.txt','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillNo - he\'s supposed to call me first Am I supposed to do this? Fyi Cheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September? to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. 103','Possible Rieser Call on Foreign Ops BillNo - he\'s supposed to call me first Am I supposed to do this? Fyi Cheryl: We have just learned that Tim Rieser may call you soon to request that the Secretary call Senator Reid to urge him take up the FY10 State/Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill at the earliest opportunity in September? to avoid the negative impact of a continuing resolution on State operations and programs. As you know, if Senator Reid was able/willing to schedule time on the Senate floor there still remains a significant obstacle. While the FY10 Bill had broad bipartisan support prior to markup, it now includes a controversial Lautenberg amendment that would reverse the Mexico City policy statutorily. With Lautenberg\'s amendment in the Bill, procedural hurdles are almost certain to lengthen and slow down floor action. It is possible that an agreement could be reached to bring up the Bill and structure votes so that the Republicans could offer amendments including one to strike Lautenberg\'s language. Should you agree to ask the Secretary to make such a call I would imagine she would want to get views from Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, Rich Greene, and Rich Verma, first. 103'),(4.990832666797276,4.990832666797276,2500,'Pat_Kennedy',17,1,'2924 - C05764699.txt','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks; they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options; he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today; if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras; it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Paul_Bégin',2,1,'1485 - C05761244.txt','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiSee below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port-au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with Charles Rangel and garment entrepreneurs on Monday, that ISPS certification of port facilities and alleviation of customs procedures are in progress. The meetings tomorrow may present an opportunity to emphasize once again how central well- functioning, competitive ports are to attract foreign investors as part of the HOPEII window and to put the right transport infrastructure in place.','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiSee below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port-au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with Charles Rangel and garment entrepreneurs on Monday, that \"ISPS certification of port facilities and alleviation of customs procedures\" are in progress. The meetings tomorrow may present an opportunity to emphasize once again how central well- functioning, competitive ports are to attract foreign investors as part of the HOPEII window and to put the right transport infrastructure in place.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Paul_Bégin',2,1,'300 - C05758402.txt','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiPls tell Jake to vet w others so I can raise. See below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port- au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiPls tell Jake to vet w others so I can raise. See below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port- au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Paul_Collier',6,1,'1345 - C05760767.txt','Haiti Dinner Invite ListAttachments: 2009-04-08 Dinner Invite List.docx Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC *advocate, chronicled Haitian political developments and immigration Tel: lyelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CUNY College *expert on Caribbean security Tel: Brian Concannon Director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti *Lead lawyer in Raboteau case Paul Collier Professor of Economics Oxford University *expert in development economics, author of Haiti special report commissioned by the UN SYG Fax: +44-(0)1865 281447 Nicholas Kristof','Haiti Dinner Invite ListAttachments: 2009-04-08 Dinner Invite List.docx Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC *advocate, chronicled Haitian political developments and immigration Tel: lyelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CUNY College *expert on Caribbean security Tel: Brian Concannon Director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti *Lead lawyer in Raboteau case Paul Collier Professor of Economics Oxford University *expert in development economics, author of Haiti special report commissioned by the UN SYG Fax: +44-(0)1865 281447 Nicholas Kristof'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Paul_Collier',6,1,'1390 - C05761047.txt','Dead AidFFYI Cheryl, I know the book Dead Aid well. The ideas are not new. They are essentially the same ones that Bill Easterly has proposed in his two books: The Elusive Quest for Growth and White Man\'s Burden. The essential argument is that a top-down, big-plan approach to foreign assistance ? the Jeff Sachs\' approach - has not worked in the past and will not work in the future. Both Easterly and Moyo argue for a bottom-up approach that supports overall economic growth. They emphasize expanding access to capital markets and low-cost financing, promoting better governance and accountability, policy reform to enhance foreign investment, and support for market-driven social entrepreneurs. I will give Nora a couple of articles for you to take home and look at. One of them, by Paul Collier, offers a strong alternative to the USAID approach of funding small holder farmers. The other is by Dambisa Moyo and will give you an overall flavor of her perspective. Matt','Dead AidFFYI Cheryl, I know the book Dead Aid well. The ideas are not new. They are essentially the same ones that Bill Easterly has proposed in his two books: The Elusive Quest for Growth and White Man\'s Burden. The essential argument is that a top-down, \"big-plan\" approach to foreign assistance ? the Jeff Sachs\' approach - has not worked in the past and will not work in the future. Both Easterly and Moyo argue for a bottom-up approach that supports overall economic growth. They emphasize expanding access to capital markets and low-cost financing, promoting better governance and accountability, policy reform to enhance foreign investment, and support for market-driven social entrepreneurs. I will give Nora a couple of articles for you to take home and look at. One of them, by Paul Collier, offers a strong alternative to the USAID approach of funding small holder farmers. The other is by Dambisa Moyo and will give you an overall flavor of her perspective. Matt'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Paul_Collier',6,1,'1485 - C05761244.txt','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiSee below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port-au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with Charles Rangel and garment entrepreneurs on Monday, that ISPS certification of port facilities and alleviation of customs procedures are in progress. The meetings tomorrow may present an opportunity to emphasize once again how central well- functioning, competitive ports are to attract foreign investors as part of the HOPEII window and to put the right transport infrastructure in place.','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiSee below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port-au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with Charles Rangel and garment entrepreneurs on Monday, that \"ISPS certification of port facilities and alleviation of customs procedures\" are in progress. The meetings tomorrow may present an opportunity to emphasize once again how central well- functioning, competitive ports are to attract foreign investors as part of the HOPEII window and to put the right transport infrastructure in place.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Paul_Collier',6,1,'2397 - C05763508.txt','Heads up on comm farming etc.Fyi I would be careful with the commercial farming. Many African leaders support it because it\'s good for their cronies. Paul Collier has been one of the most vocal supporters of commercial farming - mostly because of the success of Brazil. Our USAID colleagues are much less supportive because historically it doesn\'t have as much benefit for the poor as working directly with rural farmers. I think the best way to frame this issue is to say: we support small holder farmers and that\'s what our programs will emphasize but, if we see an opportunity for commercial farms to also help achieve our goal of lifting 100 million out of hunger and poverty, then we will support it. In general, commercial farms usually benefit those who are above the poverty line - not those below it. Best, Matt Am just getting ready to go throufh emails sent after 3pm yesterday. A few thoughts b/f I do: 1.S made commitments re angola and agriculture 2.S agreed w/ nigerian agri min that we need to invest in commercial farming rather than only rural farming (several countries have observed that focusing on rural farming has not worked but have offered no analysis for that but it was said in several counties). Cdm','Heads up on comm farming etc.Fyi I would be careful with the commercial farming. Many African leaders support it because it\'s good for their cronies. Paul Collier has been one of the most vocal supporters of commercial farming - mostly because of the success of Brazil. Our USAID colleagues are much less supportive because historically it doesn\'t have as much benefit for the poor as working directly with rural farmers. I think the best way to frame this issue is to say: we support small holder farmers and that\'s what our programs will emphasize; but, if we see an opportunity for commercial farms to also help achieve our goal of lifting 100 million out of hunger and poverty, then we will support it. In general, commercial farms usually benefit those who are above the poverty line - not those below it. Best, Matt Am just getting ready to go throufh emails sent after 3pm yesterday. A few thoughts b/f I do: 1.S made commitments re angola and agriculture; 2.S agreed w/ nigerian agri min that we need to invest in commercial farming rather than only rural farming (several countries have observed that focusing on rural farming has not worked but have offered no analysis for that but it was said in several counties). Cdm'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Paul_Collier',6,1,'300 - C05758402.txt','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiPls tell Jake to vet w others so I can raise. See below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port- au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiPls tell Jake to vet w others so I can raise. See below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port- au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Paul_Collier',6,1,'3684 - C05766548.txt','NYT OpEd on economic opportunities in HaitiFYI ? this has been in the pipeline for a while, but I understand that I am not allowed to write further articles under the terms of my USG hire. Best wishes Jean-Louis New York Times, January 29, 2010 OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR uilding Haiti\'s Economy, One Mango at a Time By PAUL COLLIER and JEAN-LOUIS WARNHOLZ IN an astonishing outpouring of generosity, nearly half of American households have donated money to help Haiti recover from the recent earthquake. The United States government and other governments around the world, for their part, have sent thousands of relief workers and have pledged 5$i billion so far. But Haitians need something more fundamental than relief from the present situation they need jobs that they can count on for years ahead. For this, the private business sector is essential. Luckily, business leaders are meeting now in Davos, Switzerland, and Haiti is prominent on their agenda. Haiti is by far the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and yet it need not be so, because unexploited economic opportunities abound there. Some of the best mangoes in the world grow in Haiti ? though too many of them rot, offshore from the world\'s largest market, for want of adequate roads and well-governed ports. Excellent coffee is grown in the Haitian mountains, but much of it is sold informally across the border to coffee producers in the Dominican Republic, who reap most of the profits. Haiti also has many qualities attractive to tourists: a warm climate magnificent white- sand beaches and turquoise water Tortuga, the famous pirate island off the northern','NYT OpEd on economic opportunities in HaitiFYI ? this has been in the pipeline for a while, but I understand that I am not allowed to write further articles under the terms of my USG hire. Best wishes Jean-Louis New York Times, January 29, 2010 OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR uilding Haiti\'s Economy, One Mango at a Time By PAUL COLLIER and JEAN-LOUIS WARNHOLZ IN an astonishing outpouring of generosity, nearly half of American households have donated money to help Haiti recover from the recent earthquake. The United States government and other governments around the world, for their part, have sent thousands of relief workers and have pledged 5$i billion so far. But Haitians need something more fundamental than relief from the present situation; they need jobs that they can count on for years ahead. For this, the private business sector is essential. Luckily, business leaders are meeting now in Davos, Switzerland, and Haiti is prominent on their agenda. Haiti is by far the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and yet it need not be so, because unexploited economic opportunities abound there. Some of the best mangoes in the world grow in Haiti ? though too many of them rot, offshore from the world\'s largest market, for want of adequate roads and well-governed ports. Excellent coffee is grown in the Haitian mountains, but much of it is sold informally across the border to coffee producers in the Dominican Republic, who reap most of the profits. Haiti also has many qualities attractive to tourists: a warm climate; magnificent white- sand beaches and turquoise water; Tortuga, the famous pirate island off the northern'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Paul_Farmer',4,1,'1653 - C05761546.txt','Tom in JamaicaWhen will we hear from Paul Farmer??? Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck','Tom in JamaicaWhen will we hear from Paul Farmer??? Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Paul_Farmer',4,1,'2295 - C05763097.txt','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s smart power, according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy realists and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish realist foreign policy adviser Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian Joseph Nye, a major proponent of soft power, the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism Brent Scowcroft the realist national security adviser under George H.W. Bush Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s \"smart power,\" according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy \"realists\" and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state; George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state; Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish \"realist\" foreign policy adviser; Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian; Joseph Nye, a major proponent of \"soft power,\" the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion; Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism; Brent Scowcroft; the \"realist\" national security adviser under George H.W. Bush; Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state; John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress; and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193'),(12.875503299472802,6.437751649736401,2500,'Paul_Farmer',4,2,'3001 - C05764853.txt','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiIRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my longstanding commitment to assist the Haitian people in their pursuit of a stable, prosperous and democratic future. During my trip to Haiti, I was reminded of the tremendous challenges facing this island nation. The U.N.\'s appointment of President Clinton as special envoy to Haiti has helped to keep a much-needed spotlight on Haiti. President Clinton\'s appointment of Dr. Paul Farmer as the Deputy U.N. Special Envoy for Haiti, adds an invaluable wealth of experience and knowledge to the U.N.\'s work in Haiti. As a founder of Partners in Health and the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti, Dr. Farmer has demonstrated a selfless commitment to the advancement of health and democracy in Haiti for the past 20 years. I have witnessed firsthand Dr. Farmer\'s dedication to helping improve the lives of those in need. He has strong south Florida ties. I am proud to call him a friend, along with our mutual friend, Jennie Block, who has also worked so hard on issues of concern to the Haitian community. I understand that the conference on the Inter-American Development Bank in Haiti went quite well. I was pleased to see that the United Nations voted unanimously this week to extend the authorization for the U.N. Mission in Haiti for another year. I would also like to take a moment to express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in last weekend\'s plane crash during a U.N. mission. The U.N. mission in Haiti has helped to play an important role in bringing security and stability to some of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Haiti. I continue to support its mission and the many men and women from around the world who work to carry it out.','Ros-Lehtinen and HaitiIRL said nice things about the UN, Cheryl, and you -- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2009 Congressional Record H11434 Volume 155, Issue 149 111th Congress - First Session The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my longstanding commitment to assist the Haitian people in their pursuit of a stable, prosperous and democratic future. During my trip to Haiti, I was reminded of the tremendous challenges facing this island nation. The U.N.\'s appointment of President Clinton as special envoy to Haiti has helped to keep a much-needed spotlight on Haiti. President Clinton\'s appointment of Dr. Paul Farmer as the Deputy U.N. Special Envoy for Haiti, adds an invaluable wealth of experience and knowledge to the U.N.\'s work in Haiti. As a founder of Partners in Health and the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti, Dr. Farmer has demonstrated a selfless commitment to the advancement of health and democracy in Haiti for the past 20 years. I have witnessed firsthand Dr. Farmer\'s dedication to helping improve the lives of those in need. He has strong south Florida ties. I am proud to call him a friend, along with our mutual friend, Jennie Block, who has also worked so hard on issues of concern to the Haitian community. I understand that the conference on the Inter-American Development Bank in Haiti went quite well. I was pleased to see that the United Nations voted unanimously this week to extend the authorization for the U.N. Mission in Haiti for another year. I would also like to take a moment to express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in last weekend\'s plane crash during a U.N. mission. The U.N. mission in Haiti has helped to play an important role in bringing security and stability to some of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Haiti. I continue to support its mission and the many men and women from around the world who work to carry it out.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Paul_Farmer',4,1,'354 - C05758496.txt','Tom in JamaicaWhen will we hear from Paul Farmer??? Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck','Tom in JamaicaWhen will we hear from Paul Farmer??? Fyi To All: Tom wanted you to know that he and Hector Morales just departed Jamaica after meeting with Caribbean foreign ministers. Three main points: --The Caribbean FMs welcomed discussion with Tom about the Caribbean security dialogue. Tom told them we would go into more detail at the May 20 experts meeting in Suriname. --The FMs look forward to meeting with S in San Pedro Sula at the OASGA. --On Cuba, the FMs expressed sympathy with what we are trying to do, but want to hear more about next steps. Best, ck'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Paul_J._Selva',1,1,'3304 - C05765813.txt','Mini Schedule 9/11/098:00 am BREAKFAST w/SENATORS MCCAIN, LIEBERMAN AND COLLINS 9:00 am James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 9:00 am DROP-BY MEETING w/SE MITCHELL 9:15 am S Conference Room 9:30 am MEETING w/LT. GENERAL PAUL SELVA (JCS) 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:55 am MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR TERRENCE LEE BARNICH, 10:30 am George C. Marshall Auditorium 10:50 am BRIEFING w/CHRISTOPHER HILL U.S. AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ 11:50 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 11:50 am DROP-BY w/CAMBODIAN PARLIMENTARIAN MU SOCHUA 11:55 am Secretary\'s Office *Official photo. 11:55 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:00 pm ARRIVE White House 12:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE MEETING w/RAHM EMMANUEL 12:45 pm COS Office, West Wing 1:00 pm SUNDAY MEETING PREP 2:45 pm White House Situation Room 2:50 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 2:55 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:00 pm WOMEN\'S FUND MEETING 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:40 pm DEPART State Department *En route Andrews AFB 4:05 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 4:15 pm DEPART Andrews AFB via Air Force Aircraft Tail ilTbd *En route New York, NY 5:05 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 5:10 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport *En route Beacon Theater 5:55 pm ARRIVE Beacon Theater 6:00 pm KEYNOTE REMARKS AT THE SEPTEMBER 116 NATIONAL 6:45 pm DAY OF SERVICE COMMEMORATION Beacon Theater 6:50 pm DEPART Beacon Theater *En route Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:10 pm ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:15 pm THE ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE\'S FOUR FREEDOMS AWARD 9:00 pm CEREMONY AND GALA DINNER Grand Ballroom, Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:05 pm DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 9/11/098:00 am BREAKFAST w/SENATORS MCCAIN, LIEBERMAN AND COLLINS 9:00 am James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 9:00 am DROP-BY MEETING w/SE MITCHELL 9:15 am S Conference Room 9:30 am MEETING w/LT. GENERAL PAUL SELVA (JCS) 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:55 am MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR TERRENCE LEE BARNICH, 10:30 am George C. Marshall Auditorium 10:50 am BRIEFING w/CHRISTOPHER HILL U.S. AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ 11:50 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 11:50 am DROP-BY w/CAMBODIAN PARLIMENTARIAN MU SOCHUA 11:55 am Secretary\'s Office *Official photo. 11:55 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:00 pm ARRIVE White House 12:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE MEETING w/RAHM EMMANUEL 12:45 pm COS Office, West Wing 1:00 pm SUNDAY MEETING PREP 2:45 pm White House Situation Room 2:50 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 2:55 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:00 pm WOMEN\'S FUND MEETING 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:40 pm DEPART State Department *En route Andrews AFB 4:05 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 4:15 pm DEPART Andrews AFB via Air Force Aircraft Tail ilTbd *En route New York, NY 5:05 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 5:10 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport *En route Beacon Theater 5:55 pm ARRIVE Beacon Theater 6:00 pm KEYNOTE REMARKS AT THE SEPTEMBER 116 NATIONAL 6:45 pm DAY OF SERVICE COMMEMORATION Beacon Theater 6:50 pm DEPART Beacon Theater *En route Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:10 pm ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 7:15 pm THE ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE\'S FOUR FREEDOMS AWARD 9:00 pm CEREMONY AND GALA DINNER Grand Ballroom, Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:05 pm DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route Private Residence ###'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Paul_Jones_(singer)',4,1,'1082 - C05760329.txt','Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Brussels (SBU) Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and BrusselsLet\'s do conf call re this w Jack and whomever else you and he decide. FYI SENSITIVE Gentlemen, Before the end of the day I will send you the latest working version of Jack\'s trip to IIAP&B. We depart here late Tuesday, Sept 1 and return Thurs, Sept 10. Rough version of places and people is: Sept 2-3 Iraq Lew, Verma, Campbell, Elisa Slotkin (NEA), possibly Paul Jones (SRAP) and/or David Robinson (PRM) Sept 4-5 India','Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Brussels (SBU) Jack\'s trip to Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and BrusselsLet\'s do conf call re this w Jack and whomever else you and he decide. FYI SENSITIVE Gentlemen, Before the end of the day I will send you the latest working version of Jack\'s trip to IIAP&B. We depart here late Tuesday, Sept 1 and return Thurs, Sept 10. Rough version of places and people is: Sept 2-3 Iraq Lew, Verma, Campbell, Elisa Slotkin (NEA), possibly Paul Jones (SRAP) and/or David Robinson (PRM) Sept 4-5 India'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Paul_Jones_(singer)',4,1,'1591 - C05761428.txt','Followup issuesI think it.is important at least to put in ranges of proposed budget #s. Is that possible? Answers under each: Will I receive a full notebook for approps hearings tonight? Yes, and a draft of the testimony. I\'d like a call this afternoon or evening to go over the draft Af-Pak regional strategy. Who should be on call? It is quite good but lacks milestones and budgets for each section. Sounds good. Huma and I will work to set it up. The budget issue is complicated -- we\'ve had several discussions about it. It\'s hard to put down numbers with confidence. Call should be with Jack, Piper, Rich, Paul Jones, and Sean Misko. Re the required report for Kerry-Lugar, I want to be sure that the language in both our report and this one echo the same language. Paul, Sean, and Rich are going back over to make sure of that. Our chief method is to use framing language from the strategy to frame the KLB report as well. I never called Patricia Espinosa--should I? Will check with WHA. Also, have we rec\'d a memo from Shaun Woodard for Robinson and McGuinness calls? Huma should have this memo for you. There will also be a PC on Af-Pak Tuesday and I want to be sure our report is ready. Yes -- this is consistent with our timeline.','Followup issuesI think it.is important at least to put in ranges of proposed budget #s. Is that possible? Answers under each: Will I receive a full notebook for approps hearings tonight? Yes, and a draft of the testimony. I\'d like a call this afternoon or evening to go over the draft Af-Pak regional strategy. Who should be on call? It is quite good but lacks \"milestones\" and budgets for each section. Sounds good. Huma and I will work to set it up. The budget issue is complicated -- we\'ve had several discussions about it. It\'s hard to put down numbers with confidence. Call should be with Jack, Piper, Rich, Paul Jones, and Sean Misko. Re the required report for Kerry-Lugar, I want to be sure that the language in both our report and this one echo the same language. Paul, Sean, and Rich are going back over to make sure of that. Our chief method is to use framing language from the strategy to frame the KLB report as well. I never called Patricia Espinosa--should I? Will check with WHA. Also, have we rec\'d a memo from Shaun Woodard for Robinson and McGuinness calls? Huma should have this memo for you. There will also be a PC on Af-Pak Tuesday and I want to be sure our report is ready. Yes -- this is consistent with our timeline.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Paul_Jones_(singer)',4,1,'3134 - C05765072.txt','Strategic Communications for PakistanDoug-- Pakistan\'s government can sure use the help. I\'d like you to talk w Judith McHale who is working w Holbrooke\'s team, including Ashley, so I\'m copying Judith and Paul Jones, Amb Holbrooke\'s Deputy, so they can coordinate the followup. Pls let me know what the next steps are w Amb Haqqani. Thanks too for your other work on global women\'s issues. Best, H Hello Madame Secretary. I hope you have a productive trip to Pakistan. I wanted to let you know that Ambassador Haqqani asked me to submit a proposal to help the Government of Pakistan strengthen its communications with the Pakistani public. You may recall that my firm did similar hands-on work in Lebanon. The idea is to enhance the Government\'s internal capacity to raise public awareness of its accomplishments, build support for its policies, and demonstrate the benefits of democratic governance. With stronger communications, they\'d obviously be in a better position to convey the benefits of the US-Pakistan relationship. We\'ve followed Pakistani media coverage of Kerry-Lugar -- with more strategic communications management by the Government, that could have been a positive story. (The anti-American forces have used the same messages to attack US aid packages for at least 10 years. It was easy to see the attacks coming.)','Strategic Communications for PakistanDoug-- Pakistan\'s government can sure use the help. I\'d like you to talk w Judith McHale who is working w Holbrooke\'s team, including Ashley, so I\'m copying Judith and Paul Jones, Amb Holbrooke\'s Deputy, so they can coordinate the followup. Pls let me know what the next steps are w Amb Haqqani. Thanks too for your other work on global women\'s issues. Best, H Hello Madame Secretary. I hope you have a productive trip to Pakistan. I wanted to let you know that Ambassador Haqqani asked me to submit a proposal to help the Government of Pakistan strengthen its communications with the Pakistani public. You may recall that my firm did similar hands-on work in Lebanon. The idea is to enhance the Government\'s internal capacity to raise public awareness of its accomplishments, build support for its policies, and demonstrate the benefits of democratic governance. With stronger communications, they\'d obviously be in a better position to convey the benefits of the US-Pakistan relationship. We\'ve followed Pakistani media coverage of Kerry-Lugar -- with more strategic communications management by the Government, that could have been a positive story. (The anti-American forces have used the same messages to attack US aid packages for at least 10 years. It was easy to see the attacks coming.)'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Paul_Jones_(singer)',4,1,'3489 - C05766116.txt','Followup issuesI think it is important at least to put in ranges of proposed budget #s. Is that possible? Answers under each: Will I receive a full notebook for approps hearings tonight? Yes, and a draft of the testimony. I\'d like a call this afternoon or evening to go over the draft Af-Pak regional strategy. Who should be on call? It is quite good but lacks milestones and budgets for each section. Sounds good. Huma and I will work to set it up. The budget issue is complicated -- we\'ve had several discussions about it. It\'s hard to put down numbers with confidence. Call should be with Jack, Piper, Rich, Paul Jones, and Sean Misko. Re the required report for Kerry-Lugar, I want to be sure that the language in both our report and this one echo the same language. Paul, Sean, and Rich are going back over to make sure of that. Our chief method is to use framing language from the strategy to frame the KLB report as well. I never called Patricia Espinosa--should I? Will check with WHA.','Followup issuesI think it is important at least to put in ranges of proposed budget #s. Is that possible? Answers under each: Will I receive a full notebook for approps hearings tonight? Yes, and a draft of the testimony. I\'d like a call this afternoon or evening to go over the draft Af-Pak regional strategy. Who should be on call? It is quite good but lacks \"milestones\" and budgets for each section. Sounds good. Huma and I will work to set it up. The budget issue is complicated -- we\'ve had several discussions about it. It\'s hard to put down numbers with confidence. Call should be with Jack, Piper, Rich, Paul Jones, and Sean Misko. Re the required report for Kerry-Lugar, I want to be sure that the language in both our report and this one echo the same language. Paul, Sean, and Rich are going back over to make sure of that. Our chief method is to use framing language from the strategy to frame the KLB report as well. I never called Patricia Espinosa--should I? Will check with WHA.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Paul_Krugman',2,1,'1580 - C05761408.txt','In case you missed thisThis was on Paul Krugman\'s blog yesterday. I, for one, enjoyed it. Hope you\'re very well Hillary. May 19, 2009, 7:35 am Ahem Politico: Health care could soon go the way of the automobile, with users having no choice but to buy insurance coverage. Within four years, every American could be required to own health insurance or pay their way through tax penalties. The odds of such a sea change rose last week when chief Democratic and Republican Senate negotiators on a health care bill acknowledged that many on the Finance Committee considered the so-called individual mandate essential to lower insurance costs for those who already have coverage. President Barack Obama didn\'t embrace the individual mandate during the campaign, which means he would essentially start from scratch in terms of selling the idea to voters. The mandate was a central policy difference with Hillary Clinton, who argued that a mandate was the only way to achieve universal coverage. Obama disagreed, saying enough people would purchase insurance voluntarily if the costs could be brought down. Progressive policy experts widely agreed that Obama\'s plan would have left out about 15 million people. Clinton, with an assist from New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, regularly assailed Obama for his no-mandate position. Actually, I don\'t care who gets credit, as long as we actually get universal health care.','In case you missed thisThis was on Paul Krugman\'s blog yesterday. I, for one, enjoyed it. Hope you\'re very well Hillary. May 19, 2009, 7:35 am Ahem Politico: Health care could soon go the way of the automobile, with users having no choice but to buy insurance coverage. Within four years, every American could be required to own health insurance or pay their way through tax penalties. The odds of such a sea change rose last week when chief Democratic and Republican Senate negotiators on a health care bill acknowledged that many on the Finance Committee considered the so-called individual mandate essential to lower insurance costs for those who already have coverage. President Barack Obama didn\'t embrace the individual mandate during the campaign, which means he would essentially start from scratch in terms of selling the idea to voters. The mandate was a central policy difference with Hillary Clinton, who argued that a mandate was the only way to achieve universal coverage. Obama disagreed, saying enough people would purchase insurance voluntarily if the costs could be brought down. Progressive policy experts widely agreed that Obama\'s plan would have left out about 15 million people. Clinton, with an assist from New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, regularly assailed Obama for his no-mandate position. Actually, I don\'t care who gets credit, as long as we actually get universal health care.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Paul_Krugman',2,1,'3403 - C05765980.txt','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures. Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero; long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: \"On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures.\" Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'PDB_(Palm_OS)',4,1,'104 - C05739680.txt','Holder PDB PDSOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutogiu 3:00 Somali President IVIohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDS at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDB PDSOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutogiu 3:00 Somali President IVIohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDS at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'PDB_(Palm_OS)',4,1,'110 - C05739686.txt','Holder PDB Re PDBOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7prn. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow, Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return, Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutogiu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDB Re; PDBOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7prn. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow, Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return, Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutogiu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'PDB_(Palm_OS)',4,1,'112 - C05739688.txt','Holder PDBNo I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend. Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pin. He said that it does not have to be secure_ Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7pm to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9arn, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know.. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoucl (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to lOarn. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDBNo I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend. Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pin. He said that it does not have to be secure_ Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7pm to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9arn, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know.. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoucl (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to lOarn. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'PDB_(Palm_OS)',4,1,'113 - C05739689.txt','Holder PDS PDBIs Dan coming at 9? No I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend, Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK MI Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 israell PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Alati-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud CT) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King _Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so i missed Dan. Could he come back after finish my calls? But don\'t have the call schedule yet so don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDS PDBIs Dan coming at 9? No I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend, Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK MI Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 israell PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Alati-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud CT) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King _Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so i missed Dan. Could he come back after finish my calls? But don\'t have the call schedule yet so don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Peacekeeping',3,1,'2472 - C05763809.txt','Palau release on free association meetingBelow is Palau\'s statement on the recent meeting in the required free association review. The fourth is the key paragraph. Jake, I\'ll call. Jeff 202-343-2905 o, A Compact of Free Association replaced the United States administration of Palau, islands which the U.S. took in war and subsequently administered for the United Nations. The Compact, which was signed in 1986 and took effect October 1, 1994, includes provisions of various duration. Some are to last at least 50 years, including full U.S. military authority -- although the power of the U.S. to deny access to Palau and its extensive waters by the military of any other nation is to continue in perpetuity. The amounts and types of U.S. budgetary and programmatic assistance to Palau under the Compact are specified for 15 years, but the Compact requires reviews of its terms and the entire relationship on its 15th, 30th, and 40th anniversaries. The reviews are to consider the operating requirements of the Government of Palau and the islands\' development. The Compact also commits the U.S. to acting on the findings and to promoting Palau\'s long-term economic development. A Palauan delegation that included Vice President Kerai Mariur, Chief Representative for Compact Review Joshua Koshiba, Minister of Health Dr. Stevenson J. Kuartei, Palau Community College President Dr. Patrick Tellei, Ambassador to the U.S. Hersey Kyota, Representative to the United Nations Stuart Beck, and their consultants met in Honolulu on July 8-9 in connection with the 15th Anniversary Review with an American delegation that included Department of State Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands Affairs Alcy Frelick, the head of the US Delegation, and representatives of the Departments of the Interior and Defense and the Weather and Postal Services. The U.S. delegation made positive statements on a few matters and agreed to discuss some others further. A number of the U.S. delegation\'s statements, however, evidenced a need for greater study by some U.S. officials of the intent as well as the letter of the Compact, the relationship as a whole, Palau\'s economic situation and fiscal responsibility commitments, and Palau\'s contributions to the U.S. and to international harmony -- including sacrifice by Palauans in the U.S. military, the UN international peacekeeping force and Palau\'s strategic location and posture, and Palau\'s positions in the U.N. Palau is grateful for its partnership with the U.S. and wants to continue in the association as called for by the Compact, deepen the relationship, and develop its capacities as a freely associated state. It appreciates the more positive expressions of U.S. Secretaries of State Clinton and of the Interior Salazar and congressional leaders of both political parties. Palau fully trusts that reflection will result in an approach to the relationship consistent with the Compact and to positions befitting the great nation that is the United States. Recognizing that the questions of the association are relatively small and unique for the Government of the U.S. and that the U.S. faces many and extraordinary challenges at this time, Palau understands why more deliberation by U.S. officials can be needed. Because of this, because of the confidence that it has in the United States, and because it would not be productive to elaborate with others on the conversations at this stage, Palau\'s representatives are confining additional comment to official communications. B6','Palau release on free association meetingBelow is Palau\'s statement on the recent meeting in the required free association review. The fourth is the key paragraph. Jake, I\'ll call. Jeff 202-343-2905 o, A Compact of Free Association replaced the United States administration of Palau, islands which the U.S. took in war and subsequently administered for the United Nations. The Compact, which was signed in 1986 and took effect October 1, 1994, includes provisions of various duration. Some are to last at least 50 years, including full U.S. military authority -- although the power of the U.S. to deny access to Palau and its extensive waters by the military of any other nation is to continue in perpetuity. The amounts and types of U.S. budgetary and programmatic assistance to Palau under the Compact are specified for 15 years, but the Compact requires reviews of its terms and the entire relationship on its 15th, 30th, and 40th anniversaries. The reviews are to consider the operating requirements of the Government of Palau and the islands\' development. The Compact also commits the U.S. to acting on the findings and to promoting Palau\'s long-term economic development. A Palauan delegation that included Vice President Kerai Mariur, Chief Representative for Compact Review Joshua Koshiba, Minister of Health Dr. Stevenson J. Kuartei, Palau Community College President Dr. Patrick Tellei, Ambassador to the U.S. Hersey Kyota, Representative to the United Nations Stuart Beck, and their consultants met in Honolulu on July 8-9 in connection with the 15th Anniversary Review with an American delegation that included Department of State Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands Affairs Alcy Frelick, the head of the US Delegation, and representatives of the Departments of the Interior and Defense and the Weather and Postal Services. The U.S. delegation made positive statements on a few matters and agreed to discuss some others further. A number of the U.S. delegation\'s statements, however, evidenced a need for greater study by some U.S. officials of the intent as well as the letter of the Compact, the relationship as a whole, Palau\'s economic situation and fiscal responsibility commitments, and Palau\'s contributions to the U.S. and to international harmony -- including sacrifice by Palauans in the U.S. military, the UN international peacekeeping force and Palau\'s strategic location and posture, and Palau\'s positions in the U.N. Palau is grateful for its partnership with the U.S. and wants to continue in the association as called for by the Compact, deepen the relationship, and develop its capacities as a freely associated state. It appreciates the more positive expressions of U.S. Secretaries of State Clinton and of the Interior Salazar and congressional leaders of both political parties. Palau fully trusts that reflection will result in an approach to the relationship consistent with the Compact and to positions befitting the great nation that is the United States. Recognizing that the questions of the association are relatively small and unique for the Government of the U.S. and that the U.S. faces many and extraordinary challenges at this time, Palau understands why more deliberation by U.S. officials can be needed. Because of this, because of the confidence that it has in the United States, and because it would not be productive to elaborate with others on the conversations at this stage, Palau\'s representatives are confining additional comment to official communications. B6'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Peacekeeping',3,1,'2514 - C05763921.txt','Questionso Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this time.] Q: Under the previous Administration organizatioris receiving HIV\\AIDs funds from the U.S. Government were required to have a policy explicitly opposing prostitution and sex trafficking. Is that going to continue to be the policy of this Administration? A: This matter has been the subject of litigation - outside groups have sued both USAID and the HHS over the policy - and we recently notified the Court that we needed additional time to review the policy. That review is underway no final decisions have been made. On 7/25/09 8:46 PM, Evergreen <Hdr22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Is the 50k figure State and AID? > Kurdistan election results? > Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during > WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we > deport them after war ended? > Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? > What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid?','Questionso Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this time.] Q: Under the previous Administration organizatioris receiving HIV\\AIDs funds from the U.S. Government were required to have a policy explicitly opposing prostitution and sex trafficking. Is that going to continue to be the policy of this Administration? A: This matter has been the subject of litigation - outside groups have sued both USAID and the HHS over the policy - and we recently notified the Court that we needed additional time to review the policy. That review is underway; no final decisions have been made. On 7/25/09 8:46 PM, \"Evergreen\" <Hdr22@clintonemail.com> wrote: > Is the 50k figure State and AID? > Kurdistan election results? > Can you find out for me how many Nazi prison camps we had in US during > WW2 and what we did w the detainees--did we ever try any? Did we > deport them after war ended? > Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? > What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Peacekeeping',3,1,'2515 - C05763922.txt','Questions Re QuestionsOof, sorry Yes Thx. I meant budget question to refer to overall budget. Can you get that for me? o Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year. [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this','Questions Re QuestionsOof, sorry Yes Thx. I meant budget question to refer to overall budget. Can you get that for me? o Is the 50k figure State and AID? YES [U/S Kennedy & Ops] o Re Sudan: how do you pronounce Abyei? What is % and dollar increase in 2010 budget for ops and aid? Per the VoA pronunciation guide: ab-YAY (Ops). The FY09 base level for Sudan assistance programs is $327m vs $403m in FY10- mostly related to infrastructure and election/referendum requirements. This does NOT include several hundred million dollars of food aid and other humanitarian assistance that is also provided yearly (close to $400m on top of numbers below) a year. Also in addition is funding for UN peacekeeping missions- also nearly $200m a year. [D(L)] o I don\'t understand the answer to the prostitution policy question. What\'s the simplest way to say it? [Per D(L): Because of the politics of health care reform on the Hill, there is great sensitivity about addressing the substance of these issues at this'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Peace_Corps',1,1,'293 - C05739906.txt','STATEMENTStatement on the Death of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the death of four American personnel, in Benghazi, Libya yesterday. Among them were United States Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and Foreign Service Information Management Officer, Sean Smith. We are still making next of kin notifications for the other two individuals. Our hearts go out to all their families and colleagues. A 23. year veteran of the Foreign Service, Ambassador Stevens died last night from injuries he sustained in the attack on our office in Benghazi. I had the privilege of swearing in Chris for his post in Libya only a few months ago. He spoke eloquently about his passion for service, for diplomacy and for the Libyan people. This assignment was only the latest in his more than two decades of dedication to advancing closer ties with the people of the Middle East and North Africa which began as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco. As the conflict in Libya unfolded, Chris was one of the first Americans on the ground in Benghazi. He risked his own life to lend the Libyan people a helping hand to build the foundation for a new, free nation. He spent every day since helping to finish the work that he started. Chris was committed to advancing America\'s values and interests, even when that meant putting himself in danger. Sean was a husband and a father of two, who joined the Department ten years ago. Like Chris, Sean was one of our best. All the Americans we lost in yesterday\'s attacks made the ultimate sacrifice. We condemn this vicious and violent attack that took their lives, which they had committed to helping the Libyan people reach for a better future. America\'s diplomats and development experts stand on the front lines every day for our country. We are honored by the service of each and every one of them. 1#tit','STATEMENTStatement on the Death of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the death of four American personnel, in Benghazi, Libya yesterday. Among them were United States Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and Foreign Service Information Management Officer, Sean Smith. We are still making next of kin notifications for the other two individuals. Our hearts go out to all their families and colleagues. A 23. year veteran of the Foreign Service, Ambassador Stevens died last night from injuries he sustained in the attack on our office in Benghazi. I had the privilege of swearing in Chris for his post in Libya only a few months ago. He spoke eloquently about his passion for service, for diplomacy and for the Libyan people. This assignment was only the latest in his more than two decades of dedication to advancing closer ties with the people of the Middle East and North Africa which began as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco. As the conflict in Libya unfolded, Chris was one of the first Americans on the ground in Benghazi. He risked his own life to lend the Libyan people a helping hand to build the foundation for a new, free nation. He spent every day since helping to finish the work that he started. Chris was committed to advancing America\'s values and interests, even when that meant putting himself in danger. Sean was a husband and a father of two, who joined the Department ten years ago. Like Chris, Sean was one of our best. All the Americans we lost in yesterday\'s attacks made the ultimate sacrifice. We condemn this vicious and violent attack that took their lives, which they had committed to helping the Libyan people reach for a better future. America\'s diplomats and development experts stand on the front lines every day for our country. We are honored by the service of each and every one of them. 1#tit'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Peace_symbols',1,1,'275 - C05739884.txt','Libya intel from SJake - Thanks for this. Tracks with what we are hearing about elections and the weakness of the interim govt. Elections are going smoothly throughout most of Libya (Ajdabiya being the exception, where some ballots were sabotaged requiring voting in some centers to be postponed for a few hours). Factoring in time to tally votes and process appeals, the UN and the Libyan elections commission are anticipating announcing final results by late July. The expectation is that the TNC will remain in power until the new congress is seated. Sett McCain and I toured the new parliament this afternoon, where we encountered a TNC member, an engineer and a couple of UN experts reviewing progress on the interior decor of the main chamber. They are racing to get the chamber finished in time for the first session. The UN is offering technical assistance to the secretariat of the new congress, ranging from parliamentary procedure to legislative drafting. They\'re even helping to plot out the choreography of the first sessions. The atmosphere in Tripoli is very festive. The gov\'t declared today a holiday and people are driving around honking and waving flags and making peace sign gestures. We visited several polling stations where we found people patiently waiting in lines (gender segregated) lvlcCain was applauded and thanked for his support wherever we went. -- Chris Further info from friend of 5: SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel ialil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200 member General National Congress (6 NC) Jail) realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jaill expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed.','Libya intel from SJake - Thanks for this. Tracks with what we are hearing about elections and the weakness of the interim govt. Elections are going smoothly throughout most of Libya (Ajdabiya being the exception, where some ballots were sabotaged requiring voting in some centers to be postponed for a few hours). Factoring in time to tally votes and process appeals, the UN and the Libyan elections commission are anticipating announcing final results by late July. The expectation is that the TNC will remain in power until the new congress is seated. Sett McCain and I toured the new parliament this afternoon, where we encountered a TNC member, an engineer and a couple of UN experts reviewing progress on the interior decor of the main chamber. They are racing to get the chamber finished in time for the first session. The UN is offering technical assistance to the secretariat of the new congress, ranging from parliamentary procedure to legislative drafting. They\'re even helping to plot out the choreography of the first sessions. The atmosphere in Tripoli is very festive. The gov\'t declared today a holiday and people are driving around honking and waving flags and making peace sign gestures. We visited several polling stations where we found people patiently waiting in lines (gender segregated) lvlcCain was applauded and thanked for his support wherever we went. -- Chris Further info from friend of 5: SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel ialil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government; however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200 member General National Congress (6 NC) Jail) realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jaill expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Peanut',1,1,'1239 - C05760551.txt','Notes from the Peanut GalleryI am now. See b/I - are you home now - if so I am going to call If our early assessment of today\'s election in Honduras holds, we will have just been witness to a remarkable thing: Honduran voters have taken back their democracy from two failed leaders -- Zelaya and Micheletti -- who had driven Honduras to isolation and despair. The turnout (probably a record) and the clear rejection of the Liberal Party shows our approach was the right one, and puts Brazil and others who would not recognize the election in an impossible position. As we think about what to say, I would strongly recommend that we not be shy. We should congratulate the Honduran people, we should connect today\'s vote to the deep democratic vocation of the Honduran people, and we should call on the community of democratic nations (and especially those of the Americas) to recognize, respect, and respond to this accomplishment of the Honduran people. Finally, this Administration, which worked so hard to manage and resolve this crisis, should be the one who defines the results and perceptions of today\'s vote, and not our critics on the Hill (who had no clear pathway to elections) or our adversaries in the region (who never wanted this day to happen).','Notes from the Peanut GalleryI am now. See b/I - are you home now - if so I am going to call If our early assessment of today\'s election in Honduras holds, we will have just been witness to a remarkable thing: Honduran voters have taken back their democracy from two failed leaders -- Zelaya and Micheletti -- who had driven Honduras to isolation and despair. The turnout (probably a record) and the clear rejection of the Liberal Party shows our approach was the right one, and puts Brazil and others who would not recognize the election in an impossible position. As we think about what to say, I would strongly recommend that we not be shy. We should congratulate the Honduran people, we should connect today\'s vote to the deep democratic vocation of the Honduran people, and we should call on the community of democratic nations (and especially those of the Americas) to recognize, respect, and respond to this accomplishment of the Honduran people. Finally, this Administration, which worked so hard to manage and resolve this crisis, should be the one who defines the results and perceptions of today\'s vote, and not our critics on the Hill (who had no clear pathway to elections) or our adversaries in the region (who never wanted this day to happen).'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Pear',1,1,'3755 - C05766675.txt','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. Our friends in the media have been bugging us regarding your holiday plans, so we announced your departure from Washington in the following way: ...And finally, a few of you have asked about the schedule of the Secretary of State over the next few days. I can tell you this morning the Secretary departed Washington and she stopped at the North Pole for an important bilateral meeting with a well known international figure. During the meeting, in a formal demarche, sung to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas, the Secretary outlined her aspirations for the new year. They include, and feel free to hum along: open and accountable governments, Middle East negotiations, more civilians in Afghanistan, empowerment of women, fewer nuclear weapons, respect for human rights, resolution of historic grievances, treaties through the United States Senate, Six-Party Talks, dialogue with Iran, enough food for people of the world to eat, climate change legislation, and lastly, a championship for the Boston Red Sox. Okay, that last one\'s not on her list, but Harold Koh and I thought it was important that we mention that here.','Merry ChristmasHo, Ho, Ho! Don\'t forget the partridge in the pear tree!! Thx for a great year and here\'s to an even better 2010. I hope you enjoy the holidays and get rested up for another wild ride. All the best, Hillary We had a little fun at today\'s briefing. 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(We continue to monitor this issue and I am prepared to go back to Museveni at any time to express our deep concerns and to press him to deep six this legislation.) See below. I am looking at the article and don\'t know where this stands in terms of what will really happen (welcome an update) but we should do some sort of meeting now with international gay groups to lay out what we have done. The process will focus not only our public and quiet diplomacy (calls to pres, etc) efforts but also it will give chance for feedback on more we should do. I am worried this will not turn out well. We need some outreach unless I am missing what is being done in dept. Can we do this in next several days? Cdm Uganda to Drop Death Penalty, Life in Jail for Gays (Updatel)Last Updated: December 9, 2009 10:44 EST By Fred Ojambo Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Uganda will drop the death penalty and life imprisonment for gays in a refined version of an anti- gay bill expected to be ready for presentation to Parliament in two weeks, James Nsaba Buturo, the minister of ethics and integrity, said.The draft bill, which is under consideration by a parliamentary committee, will drop the two punishments to attract the support of religious leaders who are opposed to these penalties, Buturo said today in a phone interview from the capital, Kampala.Ugandan lawmaker David Bahati presented a private member\'s bill on Oct. 14 which sought the death penalty and life imprisonment for gay people in the country. The Ugandan government supports the bill because homosexuality and lesbianism are repugnant to the Ugandan culture, Buturo said. Still, it favors a more refined set of punishments, he said.ln addition to formulating punishments for the gay people, the bill will also promote counseling to help attract errant people to acceptable sexual orientation, said Buturo.The proposed legislation has attracted criticism from gay rights activists, both locally and internationally, who argue that the law would promote discrimination and hatred toward the gay community.','We ought to do outreachCheryl: Yes, the Secretary should make the call I remain ready to participate in any meetings with any domestic or international gay rights groups to brief them on what we are doing, and on my conversations with Museveni on this issue. I plan to meet with Cheryl Benton and others today this afternoon to work on an outreach strategy. Regards, Johnnie Thx Should we have S also call pres? Cheryl: I am happy to participate in any outreach meetings on this issue and would be pleased to share contents of my conversations with President Museveni and his reassurances to me. (We continue to monitor this issue and I am prepared to go back to Museveni at any time to express our deep concerns and to press him to deep six this legislation.) See below. I am looking at the article and don\'t know where this stands in terms of what will really happen (welcome an update) but we should do some sort of meeting now with international gay groups to lay out what we have done. The process will focus not only our public and quiet diplomacy (calls to pres, etc) efforts but also it will give chance for feedback on more we should do. I am worried this will not turn out well. We need some outreach unless I am missing what is being done in dept. Can we do this in next several days? Cdm Uganda to Drop Death Penalty, Life in Jail for Gays (Updatel)Last Updated: December 9, 2009 10:44 EST By Fred Ojambo Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Uganda will drop the death penalty and life imprisonment for gays in a refined version of an anti- gay bill expected to be ready for presentation to Parliament in two weeks, James Nsaba Buturo, the minister of ethics and integrity, said.The draft bill, which is under consideration by a parliamentary committee, will drop the two punishments to attract the support of religious leaders who are opposed to these penalties, Buturo said today in a phone interview from the capital, Kampala.Ugandan lawmaker David Bahati presented a private member\'s bill on Oct. 14 which sought the death penalty and life imprisonment for gay people in the country. The Ugandan government supports the bill because homosexuality and lesbianism are \"repugnant to the Ugandan culture,\" Buturo said. Still, it favors a more refined set of punishments, he said.ln addition to formulating punishments for the gay people, the bill will also promote counseling to help \"attract errant people to acceptable sexual orientation,\" said Buturo.The proposed legislation has attracted criticism from gay rights activists, both locally and internationally, who argue that the law would promote discrimination and hatred toward the gay community.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Pennsylvania',1,1,'3647 - C05766463.txt','IG report press coverageMaura: This has really been great work. Thanks for keeping everyone focused and organized and together during the storm, especially after Miller left, and for providing the leadership to start implementing the changes before the report was done to create such a good outcome. In short ? thanks for stepping up and being you. Help is on the way though she likely won\'t be confirmed for a bit but you\'ve done such a great job as Acting through this process that it will be a piece of cake to stand on your head until the A/S arrives. cdm I am happy to report that thus far the press on the IG report has been as good as I could have hoped. Last night CNN.com and two PA papers (Phili Inquirer and Times Tribune) did quick same day stories. CNN.com did a surprisingly mild piece and used an old 1 3.1 quote. Today the AP ran a story after interviewing me and it turned out well ?focus on importance of the program, steps we have/will take, and acknowledgement that problems needed fixing. Sen. Casey also put out a press release giving the Department credit for taking action adding that more action is needed and he is encouraged by the new leadership of U/S McHale (that made me a little sad dog, but not enough to dampen my huge relief that this is so boring to everyone!). State Dept IG: Exchange programs need closer watch Oct 23 04:27 PM US/Eastern By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Writer SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) - The nation\'s foreign exchange student programs need better federal oversight, the State Department\'s internal watchdog concludes in a new report following a scandal in which students were placed in shoddy homes in Pennsylvania. Acting Inspector General Harold Geisel said in the report, released this week, the department\'s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has largely abdicated its responsibility to ensure the well-being of thousands of exchange students who come to the United States each year. Instead, the sponsoring organizations themselves have been left to monitor their own programs and self-report problems to federal regulators, the report said. There are insufficient dedicated resources at ECA to conduct effective oversight of youth exchange programs, the report said.','IG report press coverageMaura: This has really been great work. Thanks for keeping everyone focused and organized and together during the storm, especially after Miller left, and for providing the leadership to start implementing the changes before the report was done to create such a good outcome. In short ? thanks for stepping up and being you. Help is on the way though she likely won\'t be confirmed for a bit but you\'ve done such a great job as Acting through this process that it will be a piece of cake to stand on your head until the A/S arrives. cdm I am happy to report that thus far the press on the IG report has been as good as I could have hoped. Last night CNN.com and two PA papers (Phili Inquirer and Times Tribune) did quick same day stories. CNN.com did a surprisingly mild piece and used an old 1 3.1 quote. Today the AP ran a story after interviewing me and it turned out well ?focus on importance of the program, steps we have/will take, and acknowledgement that problems needed fixing. Sen. Casey also put out a press release giving the Department credit for taking action adding that more action is needed and he is encouraged \"by the new leadership of U/S McHale\" (that made me a little sad dog, but not enough to dampen my huge relief that this is so boring to everyone!). State Dept IG: Exchange programs need closer watch Oct 23 04:27 PM US/Eastern By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Writer SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) - The nation\'s foreign exchange student programs need better federal oversight, the State Department\'s internal watchdog concludes in a new report following a scandal in which students were placed in shoddy homes in Pennsylvania. Acting Inspector General Harold Geisel said in the report, released this week, the department\'s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has largely abdicated its responsibility to ensure the well-being of thousands of exchange students who come to the United States each year. Instead, the sponsoring organizations themselves have been left to monitor their own programs and self-report problems to federal regulators, the report said. \"There are insufficient dedicated resources at ECA to conduct effective oversight of youth exchange programs,\" the report said.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Pennsylvania_Democratic_Party',1,1,'1984 - C05762582.txt','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Pennsylvania_Route_415',1,1,'3385 - C05765936.txt','Fwd: Left at the Gate - blogOk Pls call and ask what he wants and put on my call list. B6 Hi Mrs. Secretary, I am chairman of AEG. I need your advice on a few matters. Is there a time that would be convenient for me to call or visit you? I shall be in DC Thursday evening through Monday. Please let me know if anything works. Thanks. Richard Mays Mays, Byrd & Associates, P.A. 415 Main Street Little Rock, AR 72201 501-372-6303 fax - 501-399-9280 toll free 1-800-227-1529','Fwd: Left at the Gate - blogOk Pls call and ask what he wants and put on my call list. B6 Hi Mrs. Secretary, I am chairman of AEG. I need your advice on a few matters. Is there a time that would be convenient for me to call or visit you? I shall be in DC Thursday evening through Monday. Please let me know if anything works. Thanks. Richard Mays Mays, Byrd & Associates, P.A. 415 Main Street Little Rock, AR 72201 501-372-6303 fax - 501-399-9280 toll free 1-800-227-1529'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Penny_Pritzker',1,1,'1638 - C05761505.txt','\'Renegade\' CliffsNotesFYI POL Tro \'Renegade\' CliffsNotes By: Jonathan Martin June 2, 2009 12:22 AM EST The flood of books devoted to the 2008 campaign and President Barack Obama begins in earnest this week with the release of Renegade, The Making of a President, by former Newsweek reporter Richard Wolfe. Wolffe\'s account of the Obama campaign isn\'t to be officially released until Tuesday, but POLITICO obtained a copy earlier this week. Herewith are some of the book\'s most fascinating nuggets: No Shrum Moment: Before the election had been called, but when it looked promising for Obama the then- candidate called his top adviser, David Axelrod. What\'s going on? Obama asked. Look, I\'m not going to say congratulations yet, but boy, it looks awfully good, Axelrod replied. Axelrod, Wolfe notes, wanted to avoid a repeat of 2004, when John Kerry\'s top adviser, Bob Shrum, told the Massachusetts senator prematurely on election night that he wanted to be the first to say, Mr. President. Pritzker Veers Off-Message (A little): The impressive fundraising Obama demonstrated in 2007 was largely a result of the usual high-dollar contributors ? not the small-dollar donors the campaign liked to hold up to the press. It wasn\'t the Internet, admitted Penny Pritzker, Obama\'s national finance chair. \'','\'Renegade\' CliffsNotesFYI POL Tro \'Renegade\' CliffsNotes By: Jonathan Martin June 2, 2009 12:22 AM EST The flood of books devoted to the 2008 campaign and President Barack Obama begins in earnest this week with the release of \"Renegade, The Making of a President,\" by former Newsweek reporter Richard Wolfe. Wolffe\'s account of the Obama campaign isn\'t to be officially released until Tuesday, but POLITICO obtained a copy earlier this week. Herewith are some of the book\'s most fascinating nuggets: No Shrum Moment: Before the election had been called, but when it looked promising for Obama the then- candidate called his top adviser, David Axelrod. \"What\'s going on?\" Obama asked. \"Look, I\'m not going to say congratulations yet, but boy, it looks awfully good,\" Axelrod replied. Axelrod, Wolfe notes, wanted to avoid a repeat of 2004, when John Kerry\'s top adviser, Bob Shrum, told the Massachusetts senator prematurely on election night that he wanted to be the first to say, \"Mr. President.\" Pritzker Veers Off-Message (A little): The impressive fundraising Obama demonstrated in 2007 was largely a result of the usual high-dollar contributors ? not the small-dollar donors the campaign liked to hold up to the press. \"It wasn\'t the Internet,\" admitted Penny Pritzker, Obama\'s national finance chair. \''),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Peoples_Liberation_Army_Navy',1,1,'2361 - C05763319.txt','They are showing the plan landing now67','They are showing the plan landing now67'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'People_(magazine)',3,1,'2453 - C05763772.txt','your requestFYI. I knoW and would not do her. Three more people:','your requestFYI. I knoW and would not do her. Three more people:'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'People_(magazine)',3,1,'3058 - C05764944.txt','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.','People Op-edAt bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"\"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRCI can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. Now they live in tents, one next to the other, row after row, some clinging to life, others hanging on to whatever glimmer of hope remains in a region plagued by years of brutality. Many of these people have been robbed of their homes, possessions, families and, worst of all, their dignity. Women and girls in particular have been victimized on an unimaginable scale, as sexual and gender-based violence has become a tactic of war and has reached epidemic proportions. Some 1,100 rapes are reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day. I visited a hospital run by the organization Heal Africa and met a woman who told me that she was eight months\' pregnant when she was attacked. She was at home when a group of men broke in. They took her husband and two of their children and shot them in the front yard, before returning into the house to shoot her other two children. Then they beat and gang-raped her and left her for dead. But she wasn\'t dead. She fought for life and her neighbors managed to get her to the hospital ? 85 kilometers away.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'People_(magazine)',3,1,'3061 - C05764951.txt','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.. Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (My husband is not the secretary of state, I am, she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,','People Op-edTo close the loop: the 1,100/month statistic comes from a UNICEF report and is widely accepted/used At bottom is the People op-ed. I just checked and ironically the figure comes from Melanne\'s testimony during an SFRC hearing, where she stated: \"The scale and enormity of the violence directed at women [in the DRC] can scarcely be adequately described. Some 1100 rapes are being reported each month, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day.\". Triple checking the origins. Hillary Clinton Pledges to \'Banish Sexual Violence\' Originally posted Friday August 21, 2009 12:30 PM EDT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be taking some well-earned R&R in Bermuda this week, but last week, the former First Lady and U.S. Senator wrapped up a grueling seven-nation diplomatic mission to Africa. While much was made back home about her snapping at a Congolese student who asked her about Bill Clinton\'s thoughts on a trade issue (\"My husband is not the secretary of state, I am,\" she retorted), the emotional heart of her tour was also her most dangerous stop ? in Goma, inside the war zone in eastern Congo, where she tearfully met rape victims on Aug. 11.In this exclusive Op-Ed piece for PEOPLE.com, Secretary Clinton shares what she learned on her visit - and what she will do about it. What I Saw in Goma By Hillary Rodham Clinton In 11 days of travel across Africa, I saw humanity at its worst ? and at its best. In Goma last week, I saw both. The Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons Camp sits in a land of volcanoes and great lakes on the edge of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Congo. The camp is now home to 18,000 people seeking refuge from a cycle of violent conflict that has left 5.4 million dead since 1998. Chased from their homes and villages by armed rebels and informal militias, these men, women and children walked for miles with little food or water until they reached this relatively safe haven. ---,'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Pepsi',3,1,'1913 - C05762438.txt','Shanghai FollowupHope you are doing well after your surgery today. So sorry you have to deal with this. A couple items: - Tom Donohue reports that he called Inouye today and he listened, asked O\'s but did not commit - I don\'t want to get overconfident but we had a very good week on the Expo. Pepsi at $5M, Microsoft at $1M, Corning at $500K (privately). - Great mtg today at GE with about 20 corporations. 15 said they would look at it seriously. I think this has turned around. Spoke to Ginsberg, Sosnik (NBA), Mantz and they are engaged. Get well. Kris Either she or Huma does. I do not know her but I will call her. Does Lauren have her info? Pls contact Judith Barnett who has lots of ideas about partnering w business about the Middle East. Do you know her? 77','Shanghai FollowupHope you are doing well after your surgery today. So sorry you have to deal with this. A couple items: - Tom Donohue reports that he called Inouye today and he listened, asked O\'s but did not commit - I don\'t want to get overconfident but we had a very good week on the Expo. Pepsi at $5M, Microsoft at $1M, Corning at $500K (privately). - Great mtg today at GE with about 20 corporations. 15 said they would look at it seriously. I think this has turned around. Spoke to Ginsberg, Sosnik (NBA), Mantz and they are engaged. Get well. Kris Either she or Huma does. I do not know her but I will call her. Does Lauren have her info? Pls contact Judith Barnett who has lots of ideas about partnering w business about the Middle East. Do you know her? 77'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Pepsi',3,1,'2704 - C05764294.txt','Video Success and Another IdeaI can attest to the fact that this has thus far been the shining star of the initiative (from a non-policy perspective) and I think speaks to how hrc will do diplomacy and development differently. In addition to what katie mentioned-- Institute for International Education (goodman) included it in their weekly email to more than 8000 institutions, Pepsi showed it an internal meeting last week and will show it at a global conference this week, and CGI has gotten feedback about the video and has gotten increased interest in commitments in this area. It has also been pushed out to posts through internal sites. We are also trying to see if we can get it in a rotation or on mtvU or their website and bet as part of the world food day push. Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1. It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries tremendous weight that in a short amount of time and little push to reach out to communities we have raised the bar for engaging content through video.','Video Success and Another IdeaI can attest to the fact that this has thus far been the shining star of the initiative (from a non-policy perspective) and I think speaks to how hrc will do diplomacy and development differently. In addition to what katie mentioned-- Institute for International Education (goodman) included it in their weekly email to more than 8000 institutions, Pepsi showed it an internal meeting last week and will show it at a global conference this week, and CGI has gotten feedback about the video and has gotten increased interest in commitments in this area. It has also been pushed out to posts through internal sites. We are also trying to see if we can get it in a rotation or on mtvU or their website and bet as part of the world food day push. Cheryl Hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the success of the video and also share a new idea with you. Give the statistical results below, I honestly believe this is the State Departments first ever successful instance of policy advocacy via viral video and the impact we have raised is worth noting. I have heard comments from all over the building and outside that this is a new level of creating content/video that is engaging, interesting, educating and that can have long term value for State and partners to use. Bottom-line, we have done something new in raising awareness/attention on a major foreign policy initiative through compelling, and viral video -- the Department of State has raised the bar. It is hard to read the traffic exactly to their sites and ours but here are some initial stats: Top line: Using State.gov, America.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more, we have use new media and connection technology tools to reach over an estimated 100K audiences domestically and internationally through the video on Food Security and ultimately have brought press and attention to a new focus. This video is engaging in that it raises awareness and education on a critical foreign policy issue. 1. It is one of the top 20 videos viewed on our Youtube channel, with over 5K views and rising. Considering how much video we generate through the daily press briefings and videos through S remarks daily, I think this carries tremendous weight that in a short amount of time and little push to reach out to communities we have raised the bar for engaging content through video.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Pepsi',3,1,'3692 - C05766559.txt','Notes for S on Landler ChatMark Landler spoke to Jose Villarreal (the Commissioner General), Elizabeth and me in the last two days. Mark seems to be going down the same road with all three of us. At first he knew very little about the actual Expo but now he seems focused on the Secretary\'s role in bringing the USA Pavilion back to life. We all agreed that he seems to be writing a favorable story. He specifically wanted to know about her role and whether her political background helped her get there ( as opposed to a more traditional foreign affairs career Secretary). We thought that her political side helped her immediately recognize that she had a real problem with the Chinese that needed to be fixed immediately. As a problem-solving politico, she immediately went to work to fix it. He also wanted to know if she used the WJC/HRC rolodex to raise money. We said no and noted that all of the money is being raised in the business community and not by individuals. She did not go to her political fund- raising base. We did not mention it but it is interesting that many of the early big sponsors were NY based companies like GE (1 ?), Pepsi ( ), Corning, Cummins, Deloitte, NYSE, and Pfizer. He asked if S made individual calls to CEO\'s and we noted (as recd by L), the only general asks were done on conference calls or in large groups. We also noted that she never really asked for sponsorships, instead she stressed the importance of getting a formidable USA presence at the Shanghai Expo that is so important to the Chinese and will attract 70 million people. This could be the largest event in human history and will go from May 1 to October 31, 2010. Talking Points When S arrived at State, the USA and Andorra were the only two countries that did not sign a participation agreement with the Chinese. We had less than $250,000 in the bank. In just ten months, S assigned the Global Partnership Initiative office to lead the project, sent a signal to the State Department bureaucracy that this was a priority and that we would participate, named a Commissioner General, signed the participation agreement, asked Secretary Locke to break ground, raised $54.3 M to build and operate it, and visited the actual construction site in November. The Pavilion is on target to be opened in mid-April.','Notes for S on Landler ChatMark Landler spoke to Jose Villarreal (the Commissioner General), Elizabeth and me in the last two days. Mark seems to be going down the same road with all three of us. At first he knew very little about the actual Expo but now he seems focused on the Secretary\'s role in bringing the USA Pavilion back to life. We all agreed that he seems to be writing a favorable story. He specifically wanted to know about her role and whether her \"political\" background helped her get there ( as opposed to a more traditional foreign affairs \"career\" Secretary). We thought that her political side helped her immediately recognize that she had a real problem with the Chinese that needed to be fixed immediately. As a problem-solving politico, she immediately went to work to fix it. He also wanted to know if she used the WJC/HRC rolodex to raise money. We said no and noted that all of the money is being raised in the business community and not by individuals. She did not go to her political fund- raising base. We did not mention it but it is interesting that many of the early big sponsors were NY based companies like GE (1 ?), Pepsi ( ), Corning, Cummins, Deloitte, NYSE, and Pfizer. He asked if S made individual calls to CEO\'s and we noted (as recd by L), the only general \"asks\" were done on conference calls or in large groups. We also noted that she never really \"asked\" for sponsorships, instead she stressed the importance of getting a formidable USA presence at the Shanghai Expo that is so important to the Chinese and will attract 70 million people. This could be the largest event in human history and will go from May 1 to October 31, 2010. Talking Points When S arrived at State, the USA and Andorra were the only two countries that did not sign a participation agreement with the Chinese. We had less than $250,000 in the bank. In just ten months, S assigned the Global Partnership Initiative office to lead the project, sent a signal to the State Department bureaucracy that this was a priority and that we would participate, named a Commissioner General, signed the participation agreement, asked Secretary Locke to break ground, raised $54.3 M to build and operate it, and visited the actual construction site in November. The Pavilion is on target to be opened in mid-April.'),(12.429216196844383,6.214608098422191,2500,'PepsiCo',5,2,'2983 - C05764825.txt','World Food Prize - Chair and CEO of PepsiCo and Sec. VilsackFYI Keynote lunch speaker was Indra Nooyi, the chair and ceo of Pepsi Co. She noted that this event is growing in both size and importance every year. Attendence at the lunch alone was over 950 people including Secretary Vilsack and ministers from many countries. She specifically complemented Secretary Clinton\'s role in the Sept 26 UN event. Nooyi used much of her address challenging the private sector to do their part in carrying out the strategy unveiled in New York. Secretary Vilsack gave a very powerful address that focused on our efforts feed hungry children and the need to do more. He refered to working with Secretary Clinton or to under Secretary Clinton\'s leadership at least 3 times. It was very well done. Bill','World Food Prize - Chair and CEO of PepsiCo and Sec. VilsackFYI Keynote lunch speaker was Indra Nooyi, the chair and ceo of Pepsi Co. She noted that this event is growing in both size and importance every year. Attendence at the lunch alone was over 950 people including Secretary Vilsack and ministers from many countries. She specifically complemented Secretary Clinton\'s role in the Sept 26 UN event. Nooyi used much of her address challenging the private sector to do their part in carrying out the strategy unveiled in New York. Secretary Vilsack gave a very powerful address that focused on our efforts feed hungry children and the need to do more. He refered to working with Secretary Clinton or to \"under Secretary Clinton\'s leadership\" at least 3 times. It was very well done. Bill'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'PepsiCo',5,1,'2984 - C05764826.txt','World Food Prize - Chair and CEO of PepsiCo and Sec. VilsackVilsack told a powerful story about going to a school feeding program while he was in kenya in august for agoa. At lunch time, he spooned usg donated porrage into the kids red cups. After lunch he asked the kids what their favorate part of school was. He expected to hear recess or maybe reading. Instead every single child responded with lunch - because it is the only meal I get everyday. Vilsack was glad for what we were doing, but the event made him realize how much more there is to do. Bill','World Food Prize - Chair and CEO of PepsiCo and Sec. VilsackVilsack told a powerful story about going to a school feeding program while he was in kenya in august for agoa. At lunch time, he spooned usg donated porrage into the kids red cups. After lunch he asked the kids what their favorate part of school was. He expected to hear \"recess\" or maybe reading. Instead every single child responded with \"lunch - because it is the only meal I get everyday\". Vilsack was glad for what we were doing, but the event made him realize how much more there is to do. Bill'),(12.429216196844383,6.214608098422191,2500,'PepsiCo',5,2,'2986 - C05764828.txt','World Food Prize - Chair and CEO of PepsiCo and Sec. VilsackVilsack told a powerful story about going to a school feeding program while he was in kenya in august for agoa. At lunch time, he spooned usg donated porrage into the kids red cups. After lunch he asked the kids what their favorate part of school was. He expected to hear recess or maybe reading. Instead every single child responded with lunch - because it is the only meal I get everyday. Vilsack was glad for what we were doing, but the event made him realize how much more there is to do. Bill Thanks - keep the updates coming! Keynote lunch speaker was Indra Nooyi, the chair and ceo of Pepsi Co. She noted that this event is growing in both size and importance every year. Attendence at the lunch alone was over 950 people including Secretary Vilsack and ministers from many countries. She specifically complemented Secretary Clinton\'s role in the Sept 26 UN event. Nooyi used much of her address challenging the private sector to do their part in carrying out the strategy unveiled in New York. Secretary Vilsack gave a very powerful address that focused on our efforts feed hungry children and the need to do more. He refered to working with Secretary Clinton or to under Secretary Clinton\'s leadership at least 3 times. It was very well done. Bill','World Food Prize - Chair and CEO of PepsiCo and Sec. VilsackVilsack told a powerful story about going to a school feeding program while he was in kenya in august for agoa. At lunch time, he spooned usg donated porrage into the kids red cups. After lunch he asked the kids what their favorate part of school was. He expected to hear \"recess\" or maybe reading. Instead every single child responded with \"lunch - because it is the only meal I get everyday\". Vilsack was glad for what we were doing, but the event made him realize how much more there is to do. Bill Thanks - keep the updates coming! Keynote lunch speaker was Indra Nooyi, the chair and ceo of Pepsi Co. She noted that this event is growing in both size and importance every year. Attendence at the lunch alone was over 950 people including Secretary Vilsack and ministers from many countries. She specifically complemented Secretary Clinton\'s role in the Sept 26 UN event. Nooyi used much of her address challenging the private sector to do their part in carrying out the strategy unveiled in New York. Secretary Vilsack gave a very powerful address that focused on our efforts feed hungry children and the need to do more. He refered to working with Secretary Clinton or to \"under Secretary Clinton\'s leadership\" at least 3 times. It was very well done. Bill'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'PepsiCo',5,1,'3155 - C05765149.txt','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset, says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'. The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.','Ed Luce articleFinally a decent article Go Yanks Clinton set to smooth Obama\'s visit to China By Edward Luce in Washington and Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 4 2009 02:00 I Last updated: November 4 2009 02:00 Hillary Clinton is on course to raise the $61m in private money needed to build a US pavilion for a trade fair in Shanghai next year, clearing one of the main foreign policy obstacles ahead of Barack Obama\'s state visit to China next week. Mrs Clinton, whose first visit as secretary of state was to China, inherited a situation where the US was the only country other than Andorra that had failed to confirm its attendance at the Shanghai Expo - to the chagrin of the Chinese. America\'s absence from the fair, running from May to October, was the first issue to be raised by the Chinese when Mrs Clinton visited in February. \'The Chinese were very upset,\" says Elizabeth Baghley, who heads Mrs Clinton\'s office for global partnerships. \"When she came back from China she said: Whatever it takes, this matters to China and to US business and we are going to get this done\'.\" The task was more arduous than expected. Unlike all the other participants in what is expected to be the largest trade fair in history, the US administration is barred by federal law from spending a single public dollar on global trade fairs. Mrs Clinton, who has extensive experience at fundraising as a presidential and senatorial candidate, was also prevented from asking for money herself. The bureaucratic obstacles were made worse by the fact the Chinese had already tapped large US companies, such as Cisco and Coca-Cola, to spend money on their own corporate pavilions, which will face their national counterparts across the river around the fair in Shanghai. The situation was retrieved when three companies - Chevron, GE and PepsiCo - were persuaded to put up $5m (?3.4m, 3m) each. So far $46m has been pledged.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'PepsiCo',5,1,'3425 - C05766022.txt','(no subject)Cover story in the Economist this week. Very big issue when I was in Japan and Korea. Korean parliamentarians want to get women and economic growth on the G20 agenda when they have the lead next year and we are advocating for Japan to advance the issue at APEC which they are leading this year. On another note, so sad about Smith Bagley. He was a good person and was one of your biggest fans. Women and work We did it! Dec 30th 2009 From The Economist print edition The rich world\'s quiet revolution: women are gradually taking over the workplace Getty Images AT A time when the world is short of causes for celebration, here is a candidate: within the next few months women will cross the 50% threshold and become the majority of the American workforce. Women already make up the majority of university graduates in the OECD countries and the majority of professional workers in several rich countries, including the United States. Women run many of the world\'s great companies, from PepsiCo in America to Areva in France. Women\'s economic empowerment is arguably the biggest social change of our times. Just a generation ago, women were largely confined to repetitive, menial jobs. They were routinely subjected to casual sexism and were expected to abandon their careers when they married and had children. Today they are running some of the organisations that once treated them as second-class','(no subject)Cover story in the Economist this week. Very big issue when I was in Japan and Korea. Korean parliamentarians want to get women and economic growth on the G20 agenda when they have the lead next year and we are advocating for Japan to advance the issue at APEC which they are leading this year. On another note, so sad about Smith Bagley. He was a good person and was one of your biggest fans. Women and work We did it! Dec 30th 2009 From The Economist print edition The rich world\'s quiet revolution: women are gradually taking over the workplace Getty Images AT A time when the world is short of causes for celebration, here is a candidate: within the next few months women will cross the 50% threshold and become the majority of the American workforce. Women already make up the majority of university graduates in the OECD countries and the majority of professional workers in several rich countries, including the United States. Women run many of the world\'s great companies, from PepsiCo in America to Areva in France. Women\'s economic empowerment is arguably the biggest social change of our times. Just a generation ago, women were largely confined to repetitive, menial jobs. They were routinely subjected to casual sexism and were expected to abandon their careers when they married and had children. Today they are running some of the organisations that once treated them as second-class'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Perfect_game',1,1,'2525 - C05763949.txt','FeedbackWhenever you do something big on TV we all hear from lots of folks saying you did great. But this time is noticeably different. First, people across the spectrum - DC insiders, reporters, staff, ex-staff, friends of friends, WH folks, etc - were blown away. Second, people were REALLY moved by the last segment, three people even told me they teared up. I\'m guessing and hoping you hear this directly from random folks in the coming days. And I think because it\'s been a lousy couple of weeks for the Admin, with mixed messages and bad news, coupled with many people seeing you for the first time for an extended period talking about the job and your relationship with the President, and that combo was probably the most powerful reminder since your speech in Denver that you\'re in a class all your own (including the President who became enmeshed in the Gates incident) That you didn\'t wait for the envoy question was key, you turned it into a strength. What you said about the President and how you said it, one can\'t help but think how much of a team player you are and how remarkably you\'ve adapted to the role. You were definitely on your game. You either threw a perfect game - or at least a no hitter. So this couldn\'t have gone better, achieved everything we needed to times 10, and comes on the heels of a great 10 days. Will be interesting to see the storyline that emanates from this. Because there was no substantive news, it\'ll be a focus on style especially saving Biden.','FeedbackWhenever you do something big on TV we all hear from lots of folks saying you did great. But this time is noticeably different. First, people across the spectrum - DC insiders, reporters, staff, ex-staff, friends of friends, WH folks, etc - were blown away. Second, people were REALLY moved by the last segment, three people even told me they teared up. I\'m guessing and hoping you hear this directly from random folks in the coming days. And I think because it\'s been a lousy couple of weeks for the Admin, with mixed messages and bad news, coupled with many people seeing you for the first time for an extended period talking about the job and your relationship with the President, and that combo was probably the most powerful reminder since your speech in Denver that you\'re in a class all your own (including the President who became enmeshed in the Gates incident) That you didn\'t wait for the envoy question was key, you turned it into a strength. What you said about the President and how you said it, one can\'t help but think how much of a team player you are and how remarkably you\'ve adapted to the role. You were definitely on your game. You either threw a perfect game - or at least a no hitter. So this couldn\'t have gone better, achieved everything we needed to times 10, and comes on the heels of a great 10 days. Will be interesting to see the storyline that emanates from this. Because there was no substantive news, it\'ll be a focus on style especially saving Biden.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Period_(gene)',1,1,'213 - C05739810.txt','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Permalink',2,1,'1908 - C05762432.txt','Clinton - same sexSee below I\'m sure S has seen this, but in case she hasn\'t, it shd be good medicine. It could not b more positive. Clinton blazes trail on same sex benefits <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitst> Posted: 07:18 PM ET Share <javascript:cnnShowOverlay(\'cnnShare42735\')> I Permalink <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on- same-sex-benefits> I 2 Comments <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefits/ilcomments> I Add a comment <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitsffladdcomment> Elise Labott CNN State Department Producer Yesterday\'s groundbreaking move by President Obama to provide some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees came to fruition in large part due to Secretary of Clinton, who first put the issue on the table. It is unclear whether the Obama administration came to office planning to offer government-wide benefits to domestic partners of civil service employees, but Clinton, a longtime advocate of gay rights, was on it day one. Since President Obama named her as his pick for Secretary of State in November, Clinton\'s transition staff and the State Department had been working with members of the American Foreign Service Association and the group GLIFAA (Gays & Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies) on what could be done to extend benefits to domestic partners of diplomats serving abroad. At her very first senior staff meeting Clinton instructed the State Department to review whether she had the authority to extend benefits to same-sex domestic partners. About a week later a gay employee asked Clinton during a town hall with employees to eliminate discrimination against same sex partners. The Secretary of State drew loud applause when she said the issue was of real concern to her, and that she was already working on it. Several weeks ago, a memo to employees from Clinton instituting the changes was leaked to the press. Clinton\'s aides at the time said the memo was a draft, and that Clinton couldn\'t change policies without an interagency review of the issue to make sure State Department actions wouldn\'t negatively affect other agencies. But the memo seemed to light a fire under the administration, which quickly caught up to Clinton\'s lead. 12','Clinton - same sexSee below I\'m sure S has seen this, but in case she hasn\'t, it shd be good medicine. It could not b more positive. Clinton blazes trail on same sex benefits <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitst> Posted: 07:18 PM ET Share <javascript:cnnShowOverlay(\'cnnShare42735\');> I Permalink <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on- same-sex-benefits> I 2 Comments <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefits/ilcomments> I Add a comment <http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-blazes-trail-on-same-sex-benefitsffladdcomment> Elise Labott CNN State Department Producer Yesterday\'s groundbreaking move by President Obama to provide some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees came to fruition in large part due to Secretary of Clinton, who first put the issue on the table. It is unclear whether the Obama administration came to office planning to offer government-wide benefits to domestic partners of civil service employees, but Clinton, a longtime advocate of gay rights, was on it day one. Since President Obama named her as his pick for Secretary of State in November, Clinton\'s transition staff and the State Department had been working with members of the American Foreign Service Association and the group GLIFAA (Gays & Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies) on what could be done to extend benefits to domestic partners of diplomats serving abroad. At her very first senior staff meeting Clinton instructed the State Department to review whether she had the authority to extend benefits to same-sex domestic partners. About a week later a gay employee asked Clinton during a town hall with employees to eliminate discrimination against same sex partners. The Secretary of State drew loud applause when she said the issue was \"of real concern\" to her, and that she was already working on it. Several weeks ago, a memo to employees from Clinton instituting the changes was leaked to the press. Clinton\'s aides at the time said the memo was a draft, and that Clinton couldn\'t change policies without an \"interagency review\" of the issue to make sure State Department actions wouldn\'t negatively affect other agencies. But the memo seemed to light a fire under the administration, which quickly caught up to Clinton\'s lead. 12'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Permalink',2,1,'1935 - C05762498.txt','See below - then see next emailLongtime Clinton confidant Blumenthal to become Clinton advisor Tue, 06/23/2009 - 1:00pm Longtime journalist and former Clinton White House advisor Sidney Blumenthal will become a special advisor without portfolio to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, The Cable has learned. Blumenthal refused to comment. But sources say he is filling out the paperwork and disentangling himself from other obligations as he moves to become a special advisor to the secretary whose presidential campaign he helped advise. The position would not require Senate confirmation. Clinton, who is recovering from surgery to repair a broken elbow, has been building her team at the State Department, while establishing her credentials as a team player supporting and amplifying her former presidential rival\'s foreign-policy vision. Sources close to her says she will prove indispensable to Obama, a point several Obama aides also made to Politico\'s Ben Smith in a piece noting the relatively background role she has played in these early months. The planned addition of Blumenthal, a longtime confidant of the Clinton family and a fierce defender of Bill Clinton\'s presidential legacy, could indicate she plans to raise her profile. (Blumenthal is probably Clinton\'s best speechwriter, a friend notes.) In the foreign-policy arena, Blumenthal advised former President Clinton on U.S.-British relations, and first introduced him to future British Prime Minister Tony Blair. He has also been active in the Third Way- Progressive Governance process. A former Washington Post reporter, Blumenthal has contributed commentary and editorial advice to Vanity Fair, Tina Brown\'s new online magazine The Daily Beast, the New Yorker, and Salon. Blumenthal has also been a fellow at New York University\'s Center on Law and Security. Laura Rozen I Permalink I fA9%\'1 Comments? Login or register 52','See below - then see next emailLongtime Clinton confidant Blumenthal to become Clinton advisor Tue, 06/23/2009 - 1:00pm Longtime journalist and former Clinton White House advisor Sidney Blumenthal will become a special advisor without portfolio to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, The Cable has learned. Blumenthal refused to comment. But sources say he is filling out the paperwork and disentangling himself from other obligations as he moves to become a special advisor to the secretary whose presidential campaign he helped advise. The position would not require Senate confirmation. Clinton, who is recovering from surgery to repair a broken elbow, has been building her team at the State Department, while establishing her credentials as a team player supporting and amplifying her former presidential rival\'s foreign-policy vision. Sources close to her says she will prove indispensable to Obama, a point several Obama aides also made to Politico\'s Ben Smith in a piece noting the relatively background role she has played in these early months. The planned addition of Blumenthal, a longtime confidant of the Clinton family and a fierce defender of Bill Clinton\'s presidential legacy, could indicate she plans to raise her profile. (Blumenthal is probably Clinton\'s best speechwriter, a friend notes.) In the foreign-policy arena, Blumenthal advised former President Clinton on U.S.-British relations, and first introduced him to future British Prime Minister Tony Blair. He has also been active in the Third Way- Progressive Governance process. A former Washington Post reporter, Blumenthal has contributed commentary and editorial advice to Vanity Fair, Tina Brown\'s new online magazine The Daily Beast, the New Yorker, and Salon. Blumenthal has also been a fellow at New York University\'s Center on Law and Security. Laura Rozen I Permalink I fA9%\'1 Comments? Login or register 52'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Permanent_change_of_station',2,1,'108 - C05739684.txt','Stevens Update on Benghazi -- 4/26 7am Stevens Update On Benghazi -- 4/26 7arnFIRM Fogarty, Daniel .1 All: Ops has provided below the latest Stevens update on Benghazi: ? Traffkaccidenti Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seathelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee Mjuries are light if any. Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? INC head Malunoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to he met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Thanks, Dan','Stevens Update on Benghazi -- 4/26 7am Stevens Update On Benghazi -- 4/26 7arnFIRM Fogarty, Daniel .1 All: Ops has provided below the latest Stevens update on Benghazi: ? Traffkaccidenti Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seathelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee Mjuries are light if any. Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? INC head Malunoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to he met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Thanks, Dan'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Permanent_change_of_station',2,1,'111 - C05739687.txt','Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 1200 (SBU) Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 0700 (SBU) B6Here are more details on the overnight traffic accident. Dear Colleagues, S/E Chris Stevens provided the following update from Benghazi at 1200 EDT to Embassy Tripoli DCM Polaschik and NEA/MAG Director Roebuck: Traffic accident: Following discussions with S/E Stevens and other USG officials, the TNC has agreed not to issue any public statement regarding the accident. S/E Stevens\' USG colleagues are waiting for guidance from their HQ regarding proposed compensation of 52,000 Libyan dinars ($43,312): 13,000 ($10,828) per victim, to cover funeral costs and other compensation. TNC will accompany S/E Stevens on his courtesy calls on the families, to take place either today or tomorrow. In the view of S/E Stevens, the TNC has been handling this incident in a professional and low-profile manner. [Note: S/E Stevens separately provided the following details of the accident: The U.S. vehicle was traveling back from the Benghazi airport at moderate speed. The U.S. vehicle was struck by the Libyan vehicle going at high speed in an intersection. As a correction to earlier information - four people were killed and only two were injured.] Police chief: S/E Stevens met with the Benghazi chief of police today, following discussions related to the accident. The police chief is a university professor who took on these police duties after the revolution. According to the police chief, there are only 3,000 police in the Benghazi area, down from 6,000 prior to the revolution. Many police simply did not return to their jobs after the revolution, as they feared retaliation. EU and UK reps have met with the Special Envoy Stevens reported at 0700 EDT on 4/26: ? Traffic accident: Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seatbelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee injuries are light if any, Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? TNC head Mahmoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to be met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Christina Tomlinson Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center tomfinsonct@state,gov 202-6474512 Itg1kik ,MEN7 oi rrr Ops Center celebrates its SOth anniversary with 24 hours of OPERATIONS CENTER worldwide service on April 30, Register now to participAe.','Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 1200 (SBU) Special Envoy Stevens report from Benghazi 4/26 0700 (SBU) B6Here are more details on the overnight traffic accident. Dear Colleagues, S/E Chris Stevens provided the following update from Benghazi at 1200 EDT to Embassy Tripoli DCM Polaschik and NEA/MAG Director Roebuck: Traffic accident: Following discussions with S/E Stevens and other USG officials, the TNC has agreed not to issue any public statement regarding the accident. S/E Stevens\' USG colleagues are waiting for guidance from their HQ regarding proposed compensation of 52,000 Libyan dinars ($43,312): 13,000 ($10,828) per victim, to cover funeral costs and other compensation. TNC will accompany S/E Stevens on his courtesy calls on the families, to take place either today or tomorrow. In the view of S/E Stevens, the TNC has been handling this incident in a professional and low-profile manner. [Note: S/E Stevens separately provided the following details of the accident: The U.S. vehicle was traveling back from the Benghazi airport at moderate speed. The U.S. vehicle was struck by the Libyan vehicle going at high speed in an intersection. As a correction to earlier information - four people were killed and only two were injured.] Police chief: S/E Stevens met with the Benghazi chief of police today, following discussions related to the accident. The police chief is a university professor who took on these police duties after the revolution. According to the police chief, there are only 3,000 police in the Benghazi area, down from 6,000 prior to the revolution. Many police simply did not return to their jobs after the revolution, as they feared retaliation. EU and UK reps have met with the Special Envoy Stevens reported at 0700 EDT on 4/26: ? Traffic accident: Police have accepted the USG version of the story: that it was an accident and the victims were not wearing seatbelts. The USG employees were returning from the airport when the incident occurred. A total of four people died and six injured. USG employee injuries are light if any, Our people are standing by pending official USG instructions. Stevens notes there is a UK flight tomorrow they could be on if necessary. The TNC wants to do a press release to quell the rumor mill. Stevens will send the draft back to Department for L and PA clearance. ? The British envoy departs tomorrow on permanent change of station. There will be a gap before his replacement, John Jenkins, arrives from Baghdad. ? TNC head Mahmoud fibril will be going to Jordan and will not be back in Benghazi until Friday. The development is likely to be met with additional criticism that he is spending too much time abroad at the expense of other government affairs. Christina Tomlinson Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center tomfinsonct@state,gov 202-6474512 Itg1kik ,MEN7 oi rrr Ops Center celebrates its SOth anniversary with 24 hours of OPERATIONS CENTER worldwide service on April 30\", Register now to participAe.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Permanent_Council_of_the_Organization_of_American_States',3,1,'2223 - C05762947.txt','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesUpdate from tom I am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? According to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesUpdate from tom I am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? According to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Permanent_Council_of_the_Organization_of_American_States',3,1,'2268 - C05763053.txt','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesI am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San ? Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? 96','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesI am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San ? Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? 96'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Permanent_Council_of_the_Organization_of_American_States',3,1,'2294 - C05763096.txt','Spanish fmSpanish FM Moratinos has requested to speak with you today. Tom can give u verbal download but below are basic points. Let me know if u want us to set up call Points: - We condemn the effort to remove Zelaya from office. - We are working within the OAS and with our regional partners to resolve this situation quickly and in a manner that restores democratic order. - We appreciate the role Spain played in winning quick EU condemnation of the coup attempt. - Our work is not done. Rebuilding trust among competing political institutions and reducing polarization within Honduras will take a lot of work. We hope Spain will work with us and the OAS to ensure a restoration of democratic order that will allow Honduras to carry through with it electoral timetable (presidential vote scheduled for November) Note from torn: Aside from the statements issued by the President and the Secretary, we have been working in the OAS Permanent Council fashioning a consensus resolution mapping out a path forward, reaching out to regional partners ( I have spoken twice with Salvadoran President Funes, and our Ambassadors have been working with other Central American leaders), and working within Honduras to limit the damage to Honduras institutions.  1ro','Spanish fmSpanish FM Moratinos has requested to speak with you today. Tom can give u verbal download but below are basic points. Let me know if u want us to set up call Points: - We condemn the effort to remove Zelaya from office. - We are working within the OAS and with our regional partners to resolve this situation quickly and in a manner that restores democratic order. - We appreciate the role Spain played in winning quick EU condemnation of the coup attempt. - Our work is not done. Rebuilding trust among competing political institutions and reducing polarization within Honduras will take a lot of work. We hope Spain will work with us and the OAS to ensure a restoration of democratic order that will allow Honduras to carry through with it electoral timetable (presidential vote scheduled for November) Note from torn: Aside from the statements issued by the President and the Secretary, we have been working in the OAS Permanent Council fashioning a consensus resolution mapping out a path forward, reaching out to regional partners ( I have spoken twice with Salvadoran President Funes, and our Ambassadors have been working with other Central American leaders), and working within Honduras to limit the damage to Honduras institutions. ; 1ro'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Persian_Gulf',1,1,'2088 - C05762745.txt','update: workshop key findings Australian! and updateDear Secretary Clinton, I hope that your elbow is healing quickly. I mentioned that we were doing some work on maritime developments in the region from the Persian Gulf to the East China Sea and Sea of Japan. Below are key findings from the report, but the main takeaway is that the political impact of Chinese military modernization may be greater than a narrow technical analysis of China\'s capabilities would suggest, and for a range of reasons, technical and political, prospects for regional cooperation are limited, but pathways to conflict are numerous and increasing. > P.S. What\'s the reference to Australian mean?? H > Dear Secretary Clinton, > I was heartened to read your forceful remarks about the US commitment to the Asia-Pacific region this morning. On Monday, our office held a workshop for the NIC that highlighted the downsides associated with an American withdrawal from the region. I will be providing you with our report from that event. Also, in early June, we are holding two workshops with US policy makers (one for Democrats and one for Republicans) to illuminate how contingencies in Pakistan might affect US-China relations. I will give you a read out on those events as well.','update: workshop key findings Australian! and updateDear Secretary Clinton, I hope that your elbow is healing quickly. I mentioned that we were doing some work on maritime developments in the region from the Persian Gulf to the East China Sea and Sea of Japan. Below are key findings from the report, but the main takeaway is that the political impact of Chinese military modernization may be greater than a narrow technical analysis of China\'s capabilities would suggest, and for a range of reasons, technical and political, prospects for regional cooperation are limited, but pathways to conflict are numerous and increasing. > P.S. What\'s the reference to \"Australian\" mean?? H > Dear Secretary Clinton, > I was heartened to read your forceful remarks about the US commitment to the Asia-Pacific region this morning. On Monday, our office held a workshop for the NIC that highlighted the downsides associated with an American withdrawal from the region. I will be providing you with our report from that event. Also, in early June, we are holding two workshops with US policy makers (one for Democrats and one for Republicans) to illuminate how contingencies in Pakistan might affect US-China relations. I will give you a read out on those events as well.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Personal_computer',8,1,'1227 - C05760536.txt','ScheduleCan we get Lisa\'s lunch rescheduled to before or after? And I\'d have to do a letter for Dave\'s service. What are the logisitics? Are there rooms for us if we take a smaller group? Thursday and Friday are very light -- essentially you would miss Lisa Caputo\'s lunch, Dave Stone\'s service on Thursday Nothing on Friday. As for Wednesday, they are scheduling a PC from 5-6:30pm (at least we have been told to hold that time). That is the last item on your schedule that day. What happens to my schedule if I have to go to Copenhagen, probably Wed-Fri?','ScheduleCan we get Lisa\'s lunch rescheduled to before or after? And I\'d have to do a letter for Dave\'s service. What are the logisitics? Are there rooms for us if we take a smaller group? Thursday and Friday are very light -- essentially you would miss Lisa Caputo\'s lunch, Dave Stone\'s service on Thursday Nothing on Friday. As for Wednesday, they are scheduling a PC from 5-6:30pm (at least we have been told to hold that time). That is the last item on your schedule that day. What happens to my schedule if I have to go to Copenhagen, probably Wed-Fri?'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Personal_computer',8,1,'1483 - C05761242.txt','ScheduleRELEASE IN PART B6 Can you map out what this would look like and check w Jake again to ask what I would be doing before and after POTUS arrived. I defer to Huma on Copenhagen and Lisa. We do have a draft letter ready for Dave\'s service. Can we get Lisa\'s lunch rescheduled to before or after? And I\'d have to do a letter for Dave\'s service. What are the logisitics? Are there rooms for us if we take a smaller group? Thursday and Friday are very light -- essentially you would miss Lisa Caputo\'s lunch, Dave Stone\'s service on Thursday Nothing on Friday. As for Wednesday, they are scheduling a PC from 5-6:30pm (at least we have been told to hold that time). That is the last item on your schedule that day. What happens to my schedule if I have to go to Copenhagen, probably Wed-Fri?','ScheduleRELEASE IN PART B6 Can you map out what this would look like and check w Jake again to ask what I would be doing before and after POTUS arrived. I defer to Huma on Copenhagen and Lisa. We do have a draft letter ready for Dave\'s service. Can we get Lisa\'s lunch rescheduled to before or after? And I\'d have to do a letter for Dave\'s service. What are the logisitics? Are there rooms for us if we take a smaller group? Thursday and Friday are very light -- essentially you would miss Lisa Caputo\'s lunch, Dave Stone\'s service on Thursday Nothing on Friday. As for Wednesday, they are scheduling a PC from 5-6:30pm (at least we have been told to hold that time). That is the last item on your schedule that day. What happens to my schedule if I have to go to Copenhagen, probably Wed-Fri?'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Personal_computer',8,1,'1494 - C05761256.txt','Followup issuesWill I receive a full notebook for approps hearings tonight? I\'d like a call this afternoon or evening to go over the draft Af-Pak regional strategy. Who should be on call? It is quite good but lacks milestones and budgets for each section. Re the required report for Kerry-Lugar, I want to be sure that the language in both our report and this one echo the same language. I never called Patricia Espinosa--should I? Also, have we rec\'d a memo from Shaun Woodard for Robinson and McGuinness calls? There will also be a PC on Af-Pak Tuesday and I want to be sure our report is ready.','Followup issuesWill I receive a full notebook for approps hearings tonight? I\'d like a call this afternoon or evening to go over the draft Af-Pak regional strategy. Who should be on call? It is quite good but lacks \"milestones\" and budgets for each section. Re the required report for Kerry-Lugar, I want to be sure that the language in both our report and this one echo the same language. I never called Patricia Espinosa--should I? Also, have we rec\'d a memo from Shaun Woodard for Robinson and McGuinness calls? There will also be a PC on Af-Pak Tuesday and I want to be sure our report is ready.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Personal_computer',8,1,'1591 - C05761428.txt','Followup issuesI think it.is important at least to put in ranges of proposed budget #s. Is that possible? Answers under each: Will I receive a full notebook for approps hearings tonight? Yes, and a draft of the testimony. I\'d like a call this afternoon or evening to go over the draft Af-Pak regional strategy. Who should be on call? It is quite good but lacks milestones and budgets for each section. Sounds good. Huma and I will work to set it up. The budget issue is complicated -- we\'ve had several discussions about it. It\'s hard to put down numbers with confidence. Call should be with Jack, Piper, Rich, Paul Jones, and Sean Misko. Re the required report for Kerry-Lugar, I want to be sure that the language in both our report and this one echo the same language. Paul, Sean, and Rich are going back over to make sure of that. Our chief method is to use framing language from the strategy to frame the KLB report as well. I never called Patricia Espinosa--should I? Will check with WHA. Also, have we rec\'d a memo from Shaun Woodard for Robinson and McGuinness calls? Huma should have this memo for you. There will also be a PC on Af-Pak Tuesday and I want to be sure our report is ready. Yes -- this is consistent with our timeline.','Followup issuesI think it.is important at least to put in ranges of proposed budget #s. Is that possible? Answers under each: Will I receive a full notebook for approps hearings tonight? Yes, and a draft of the testimony. I\'d like a call this afternoon or evening to go over the draft Af-Pak regional strategy. Who should be on call? It is quite good but lacks \"milestones\" and budgets for each section. Sounds good. Huma and I will work to set it up. The budget issue is complicated -- we\'ve had several discussions about it. It\'s hard to put down numbers with confidence. Call should be with Jack, Piper, Rich, Paul Jones, and Sean Misko. Re the required report for Kerry-Lugar, I want to be sure that the language in both our report and this one echo the same language. Paul, Sean, and Rich are going back over to make sure of that. Our chief method is to use framing language from the strategy to frame the KLB report as well. I never called Patricia Espinosa--should I? Will check with WHA. Also, have we rec\'d a memo from Shaun Woodard for Robinson and McGuinness calls? Huma should have this memo for you. There will also be a PC on Af-Pak Tuesday and I want to be sure our report is ready. Yes -- this is consistent with our timeline.'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Personal_computer',8,1,'1844 - C05762260.txt','Mini Schedule 6/9/097:45 am ARRIVE The Vice President\'s Residence 7:45 am WEEKLY BREAKFAST w/VICE PRESIDENT BlDEN 8:30 am The Vice President\'s Residence 8:30 am DEPART The Vice President\'s Residence *En route State Department 8:40 am ARRIVE State Department 8:40 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am CALL TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office *5 Members: McGovern, Donald Payne, Sam Farr, Niki Tsongas and Doris Matsui. 10:00am OFFICE TIME 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am MEETING w/ERIC GOOSBY, NOMINEE FOR GLOBAL AIDS 11:00 am COORDINATOR Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/MONGOLIAN FOREIGN MINISTER SUICHBAATAR 11:30 am BATBOLD Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray w/ welcome remarks in Treaty Room preceding. 12:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:15 pm ARRIVE White House 12:15 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/LARRY SUMMERS, DIRECTOR NATIONAL 1:15 pm ECONOMIC COUNCIL White House Mess 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30 pm OFFICE TIME 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MIICE FROMAN, NSC 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEKLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 6:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 29','Mini Schedule 6/9/097:45 am ARRIVE The Vice President\'s Residence 7:45 am WEEKLY BREAKFAST w/VICE PRESIDENT BlDEN 8:30 am The Vice President\'s Residence 8:30 am DEPART The Vice President\'s Residence *En route State Department 8:40 am ARRIVE State Department 8:40 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am CALL TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office *5 Members: McGovern, Donald Payne, Sam Farr, Niki Tsongas and Doris Matsui. 10:00am OFFICE TIME 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am MEETING w/ERIC GOOSBY, NOMINEE FOR GLOBAL AIDS 11:00 am COORDINATOR Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/MONGOLIAN FOREIGN MINISTER SUICHBAATAR 11:30 am BATBOLD Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray w/ welcome remarks in Treaty Room preceding. 12:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:15 pm ARRIVE White House 12:15 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/LARRY SUMMERS, DIRECTOR NATIONAL 1:15 pm ECONOMIC COUNCIL White House Mess 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30 pm OFFICE TIME 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MIICE FROMAN, NSC 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEKLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 6:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 29'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Personal_computer',8,1,'2283 - C05763077.txt','Mini Schedule 7/14/099:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En route White House 9:55 am ARRIVE White House 10:00 am PRESIDENT\'S EXPANDED BILATERAL w/DUTCH PRIME MINISTER 10:30 am JAN PETER BALICENENDE White House Oval Office 10:30 am PRESIDENT\'S STATEMENT TO THE PRESS w/ PM BALKENEDE 10:45 am White House Oval Office 10:50 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 10:55 am ARRIVE State Department 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/UNDER SECRETARY ELLEN TAUSCHER 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/DUTCH FOREIGN MINISTER MAXIME \'VERHAGEN 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 3:30 pm PHOTO OPS (3) 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Outer Office and Marshall Room 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/LATVIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MARIS RIEKSTINS 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:45 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/BRITISH FS DAVID MILIBAND 5:05 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEICLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route Private Residence 6:50 pm ARRIVE Private Residence FYI: 9:15 am POTUS PRE-BRIEF MEETING Oval Office 9:30 am POTUS ONE-ON-ONE w/DUTCH PM BALDENEDE 10:00am Oval Office ### ?','Mini Schedule 7/14/099:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En route White House 9:55 am ARRIVE White House 10:00 am PRESIDENT\'S EXPANDED BILATERAL w/DUTCH PRIME MINISTER 10:30 am JAN PETER BALICENENDE White House Oval Office 10:30 am PRESIDENT\'S STATEMENT TO THE PRESS w/ PM BALKENEDE 10:45 am White House Oval Office 10:50 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 10:55 am ARRIVE State Department 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/UNDER SECRETARY ELLEN TAUSCHER 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/DUTCH FOREIGN MINISTER MAXIME \'VERHAGEN 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 3:30 pm PHOTO OPS (3) 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Outer Office and Marshall Room 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/LATVIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MARIS RIEKSTINS 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:45 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/BRITISH FS DAVID MILIBAND 5:05 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEICLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route Private Residence 6:50 pm ARRIVE Private Residence FYI: 9:15 am POTUS PRE-BRIEF MEETING Oval Office 9:30 am POTUS ONE-ON-ONE w/DUTCH PM BALDENEDE 10:00am Oval Office ### ?'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Personal_computer',8,1,'2727 - C05764343.txt','ScheduleApparently, they filled the PC time immediately -- Jones lands at 1:00pm so will have an update shortly thereafter. How can he not have time since the PC dropped? Also, now that I\'m not leaving until Friday, I can do later on Thurs or Fri am. Will do on shuttle. Jones\' office called me about an hour ago and said they are still looking for time on Thursday afternoon -- will follow up again shortly. I may need to stay until Friday to finish up some stuff. Can you book the shuttle for around 1-2pm? Also, what\'s status w Jones mtg? 34','ScheduleApparently, they filled the PC time \"immediately\" -- Jones lands at 1:00pm so will have an update shortly thereafter. How can he not have time since the PC dropped? Also, now that I\'m not leaving until Friday, I can do later on Thurs or Fri am. Will do on shuttle. Jones\' office called me about an hour ago and said they are still looking for time on Thursday afternoon -- will follow up again shortly. I may need to stay until Friday to finish up some stuff. Can you book the shuttle for around 1-2pm? Also, what\'s status w Jones mtg? 34'),(5.744604469176457,5.744604469176457,2500,'Personal_computer',8,1,'3027 - C05764898.txt','ScheduleYes, Thursday\'s PC is scheduled to end at 6pm so the 7pm shuttle. With regard to Wednesday, I have reached out to the WH about and will be sure to report back as soon as they suggest a time. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Also, once we know what time I need to be in DC, I\'ll need a shuttle time. And I want to lock in my return to NY on Thursday. Do you know what time I can take a shuttle on Thursday? Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list','ScheduleYes, Thursday\'s PC is scheduled to end at 6pm so the 7pm shuttle. With regard to Wednesday, I have reached out to the WH about and will be sure to report back as soon as they suggest a time. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Also, once we know what time I need to be in DC, I\'ll need a shuttle time. And I want to lock in my return to NY on Thursday. Do you know what time I can take a shuttle on Thursday? Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Personhood',2,1,'2550 - C05764001.txt','Kenyapvervee Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that life begins at conception. The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that if Kenya knows the world is watching they may be more careful in how they proceed. Of course we would be happy to help you in any way if you decide you want to do something on this while you are there. There is also a Congressional delegation going to Kenya the week of August 8th and we are working on them to have a side meeting on this issue as well. As always, thank you so much for all you do. We are all so grateful that you are there! All best, Laurie Laurie Rubiner','Kenyapvervee Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that \"life begins at conception\". The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that if Kenya knows the world is watching they may be more careful in how they proceed. Of course we would be happy to help you in any way if you decide you want to do something on this while you are there. There is also a Congressional delegation going to Kenya the week of August 8th and we are working on them to have a side meeting on this issue as well. As always, thank you so much for all you do. We are all so grateful that you are there! All best, Laurie Laurie Rubiner'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Personhood',2,1,'2554 - C05764008.txt','KenyaLaurie ? She isn\'t doing any specific health or womens events in Kenya but I\'ve also shared your email with policy team at state and embassy staff in Nairobi helping to plan the trip to see if there is any way to address this. pverveer Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that life begins at conception. The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that 348','KenyaLaurie ? She isn\'t doing any specific health or womens events in Kenya but I\'ve also shared your email with policy team at state and embassy staff in Nairobi helping to plan the trip to see if there is any way to address this. pverveer Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that \"life begins at conception\". The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that 348'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Persuasion',1,1,'2295 - C05763097.txt','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s smart power, according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy realists and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish realist foreign policy adviser Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian Joseph Nye, a major proponent of soft power, the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism Brent Scowcroft the realist national security adviser under George H.W. Bush Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s \"smart power,\" according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy \"realists\" and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state; George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state; Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish \"realist\" foreign policy adviser; Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian; Joseph Nye, a major proponent of \"soft power,\" the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion; Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism; Brent Scowcroft; the \"realist\" national security adviser under George H.W. Bush; Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state; John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress; and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Peru',11,1,'1183 - C05760469.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownAlso, Huma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Peru',11,1,'1187 - C05760479.txt','Three Call Sheets -- Argentina, Peru, UruguayCould I do in the 12:30-1:45 window while driving into the city? Hrc - did jake or anyone discuss calling Argentina, uruguay and Peru on both honduras and copenhagen issues? Calls could take place tomorrow. I\'ve attached call sheets for oscar to print for you. Please let us know if u want to schedule. Huma, Attached are three calls sheets for calls with the foreign ministers from Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. Jake had told us that these calls should happen by tomorrow. Please inform Ops if/when they should book these calls. Thanks, Zia.','Three Call Sheets -- Argentina, Peru, UruguayCould I do in the 12:30-1:45 window while driving into the city? Hrc - did jake or anyone discuss calling Argentina, uruguay and Peru on both honduras and copenhagen issues? Calls could take place tomorrow. I\'ve attached call sheets for oscar to print for you. Please let us know if u want to schedule. Huma, Attached are three calls sheets for calls with the foreign ministers from Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. Jake had told us that these calls should happen by tomorrow. Please inform Ops if/when they should book these calls. Thanks, Zia.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Peru',11,1,'1279 - C05760655.txt','Carter to Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, BrazilFYI You all may already be aware of this, but former Pres Carter is traveling to the countries in the subject line at the end of Apr/beginning of May. His Carter Center staff has asked for unclas briefers, which we\'ll provide. Embassies are involved to a greater and lesser extent, depending on Carter\'s desires, in arranging schedules. Kevin Whitaker Director WHA/AND - Office of Andean Affairs Department of State 202 647 1715','Carter to Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, BrazilFYI You all may already be aware of this, but former Pres Carter is traveling to the countries in the subject line at the end of Apr/beginning of May. His Carter Center staff has asked for unclas briefers, which we\'ll provide. Embassies are involved to a greater and lesser extent, depending on Carter\'s desires, in arranging schedules. Kevin Whitaker Director WHA/AND - Office of Andean Affairs Department of State 202 647 1715'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Peru',11,1,'210 - C05739805.txt','Fvv: WS3: Hillary and Libya WSJ: Hillary and LibyaHillary and Libya November 16. 2012 Wall Street Journal David Petraeus told Congress Friday in closed hearings that the CIA believed from the start that the September 1 attacks on the U_S. consulate in Benghazi o,,ere by terrorists. That leaves one VIP xvho\'S snil missing from Congressional serAny: Hillary Clinton. GOP Congressman Peter Kin!! said Mr. Petracits`s testimony differed from what the former CIA director told Congress itnim2diately after the attacks. Mr. King also said Mr. Petraeus said that the CIA\'s orig.inal talking poii t. on the attacks were cditt.d. The. 21t.,::\'red version beealrie the basis \'.or U.N., Ambassador Susan Rice\'s misieading and now infamotis comm<iints hiamino the aitacks on a YouTube video. Both that discrepancy aild the :Sate of the altered talking points need further digt:iing. especially if Ms. Rice is nominated to be the next Secretary of State. But Mr. Petraeus wasn\'t responsible for lax consulate security or the U.S, policy that led to the Libya debacle. That\'s Mrs, Clinton\'s bailiwick. Last month in interviews from deepest Peru_ the Secretary of State said 1 take . . responstbility for Benghazi.','Fvv: WS3: Hillary and Libya WSJ: Hillary and LibyaHillary and Libya November 16. 2012 Wall Street Journal David Petraeus told Congress Friday in closed hearings that the CIA believed from the start that the September 1 attacks on the U_S. consulate in Benghazi o,,ere by terrorists. That leaves one VIP xvho\'S snil missing from Congressional serAny: Hillary Clinton. GOP Congressman Peter Kin!! said Mr. Petracits`s testimony differed from what the former CIA director told Congress itnim2diately after the attacks. Mr. King also said Mr. Petraeus said that the CIA\'s orig.inal talking poii t. on the attacks were cditt.d. The. 21t.,::\'red version beealrie the basis \'.or U.N., Ambassador Susan Rice\'s misieading and now infamotis comm<iints hiamino the aitacks on a YouTube video. Both that discrepancy aild the :Sate of the altered talking points need further digt:iing. especially if Ms. Rice is nominated to be the next Secretary of State. But Mr. Petraeus wasn\'t responsible for lax consulate security or the U.S, policy that led to the Libya debacle. That\'s Mrs, Clinton\'s bailiwick. Last month in interviews from deepest Peru_ the Secretary of State said \"1 take . . responstbility\" for Benghazi.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Peru',11,1,'3075 - C05764971.txt','Weighing in with MichelettiCraig: Thanks for the support. Again we are meeting w many people in the business community, as well as political and civil leaders to make the case for an agreement. We will report on the results. Hugo Hugo: I just wanted to confirm to you that up here we have reached out to Canada, Mexico, Panama, Colombia and Peru, urging them to weigh in with Micheletti. The idea of course is to have M hear from governments that have high credibility with the de factor. We will follow up to see if contacts are made. All the best, ck','Weighing in with MichelettiCraig: Thanks for the support. Again we are meeting w many people in the business community, as well as political and civil leaders to make the case for an agreement. We will report on the results. Hugo Hugo: I just wanted to confirm to you that up here we have reached out to Canada, Mexico, Panama, Colombia and Peru, urging them to weigh in with Micheletti. The idea of course is to have M hear from governments that have high credibility with the de factor. We will follow up to see if contacts are made. All the best, ck'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Peru',11,1,'3454 - C05766064.txt','1pm call manifest fpm call manifestContacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','1pm call manifest fpm call manifestContacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Peru',11,1,'3457 - C05766067.txt','1pm call manifestIf he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','1pm call manifestIf he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. Can you ask WHA to work for times so I can fly up mid morning and return late afternoon. Could I see Frattini next day? What seems best? We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Peru',11,1,'3458 - C05766068.txt','fpm call manifest 1pm call manifestChecking. Since Davos is now about Haiti, do I need to go? Bill is going. Ill confirm if he\'ll be there for london. As for paris, looks like sarkozy will be there but we won\'t know for sure till tomorrow. So it would mean sarkozy meeting, speech and kouchner around 6pm when he\'s back from davos. If he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim France/Kouchner Haiti/PM Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,','fpm call manifest 1pm call manifestChecking. Since Davos is now about Haiti, do I need to go? Bill is going. Ill confirm if he\'ll be there for london. As for paris, looks like sarkozy will be there but we won\'t know for sure till tomorrow. So it would mean sarkozy meeting, speech and kouchner around 6pm when he\'s back from davos. If he\'s coming to London, could I see him there? Also what\'s status of France? Contacting with wha now. Frattini would have to cancel his trip so we would have to re-schedule for another date or just do in context of one of these multilateral meetings. He has a big speech in italy on the 26th. We now have confirmed participation by Brazil/Amorim; France/Kouchner; Haiti/PM; Chile, Uruguay, Peru at ministerial level; Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica at Vice Min level. UN has committed to high-level participation as well,'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Peru',11,1,'3665 - C05766506.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Absent: Azerbaijan James M. Morris Watch Officer (S/ES-O) (202)647-1512 morrisjm@state.gov'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Peru',11,1,'3669 - C05766517.txt','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey','Full IAEA Vote BreakdownHuma, U/S Burns asked that we pass the full IAEA breakdown to the Secretary. Here it is: For: Argentina, Australia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA, Uruguay Against: Cuba, Venezuela, Malaysia Abstentions: Afghanistan, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Peru',11,1,'3736 - C05766642.txt','Three Call Sheets -- Argentina, Peru, UruguayAttachments: 112709 Argentine FM Call Sheet.doc 112709 Peruvian FM.DOC 112709 Uruguayan FM Call Sheet.doc Hrc - did jake or anyone discuss calling Argentina, uruguay and Peru on both honduras and copenhagen issues? Calls could take place tomorrow. I\'ve attached call sheets for oscar to print for you. Please let us know if u want to schedule. Huma, Attached are three calls sheets for calls with the foreign ministers from Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. Jake had told us that these calls should happen by tomorrow. Please inform Ops if/when they should book these calls. Thanks, Zia.','Three Call Sheets -- Argentina, Peru, UruguayAttachments: 112709 Argentine FM Call Sheet.doc; 112709 Peruvian FM.DOC; 112709 Uruguayan FM Call Sheet.doc Hrc - did jake or anyone discuss calling Argentina, uruguay and Peru on both honduras and copenhagen issues? Calls could take place tomorrow. I\'ve attached call sheets for oscar to print for you. Please let us know if u want to schedule. Huma, Attached are three calls sheets for calls with the foreign ministers from Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. Jake had told us that these calls should happen by tomorrow. Please inform Ops if/when they should book these calls. Thanks, Zia.'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Pervez_Musharraf',1,2,'2535 - C05763974.txt','(AP) Pakistan PM effectively rules out treason chargesPakistan PM effectively rules out treason charges ISLAMABAD (AP) Pakistan\'s prime minister on Wednesday effectively ruled out bringing treason charges against the country\'s former military ruler, Pervez Musharraf. Pakistan\'s Supreme Court recently ruled that Musharraf\'s imposition of a state of emergency in 2007 was unconstitutional a decision that raised the possibility he could be accused of treason. But Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had said such charges would only be brought against Musharraf if Parliament passed a unanimous resolution requesting them. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday night, Gilani said the opposition parties did not have enough votes to pass the resolution indicating his own party would not vote in favor. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Pakistan PM effectively rules out treason chargesPakistan PM effectively rules out treason charges ISLAMABAD (AP) Pakistan\'s prime minister on Wednesday effectively ruled out bringing treason charges against the country\'s former military ruler, Pervez Musharraf. Pakistan\'s Supreme Court recently ruled that Musharraf\'s imposition of a state of emergency in 2007 was unconstitutional a decision that raised the possibility he could be accused of treason. But Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had said such charges would only be brought against Musharraf if Parliament passed a unanimous resolution requesting them. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday night, Gilani said the opposition parties did not have enough votes to pass the resolution indicating his own party would not vote in favor. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Per_capita_income',2,1,'3107 - C05765027.txt','Book about your Puerto Rico campaignOur Co-Chairs, now Sec. of State McClintock and Dem. Comm. Chair Prats, have written a book about a campaign that was historic in terms of a majority in PR and cooperation between statehooders and commonwealthers. They want a foreword by you & WJC and pictures of your visits. I\'ll follow up with Cheyrl and Laura Graham on the foreward and can do a draft if one is OK. On Palau, I\'ll be following up with Jake. State\'s proposal would cut per capita income 20% over six years and 10% over the 15 of the agreement being sought. Jeff Jeffrey L. Farrow B6','Book about your Puerto Rico campaignOur Co-Chairs, now Sec. of State McClintock and Dem. Comm. Chair Prats, have written a book about a campaign that was historic in terms of a majority in PR and cooperation between statehooders and commonwealthers. They want a foreword by you & WJC and pictures of your visits. I\'ll follow up with Cheyrl and Laura Graham on the foreward and can do a draft if one is OK. On Palau, I\'ll be following up with Jake. State\'s proposal would cut per capita income 20% over six years and 10% over the 15 of the agreement being sought. Jeff Jeffrey L. Farrow B6'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Per_capita_income',2,1,'3242 - C05765689.txt','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.','Health Care UpdateJust a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture. Reportedly Landrieu has been using her leverage to attempt to change the bill as it moves forward and won a particularly sweet deal that could bring billions to Louisiana. Following 2005\'s Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana saw an increase in per capita income, which led to a significant drop in federal Medicaid funding. Reid included language in the bill that will increase funding by 50 percent of the total decrease. You will recall that Senator Snowe was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Finance bill, but said she has too many concerns with Reid\'s version to support the cloture vote Saturday. Earlier this week, the CBO scored the Reid bill. The CBO estimates the total cost of the legislation is $848 billion.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Peshawar',1,1,'3212 - C05765610.txt','Police: Bomb kills 5 in northwest PakistanPESHAWAR (AP) - A police officer said a bomb near a crowded market in northwest Pakistan has killed at least five people. The bombing is the third attack in as many days in or close to Peshawar, the capital of Pakistan\'s North West Frontier Province. Police officer Maazullah Khan said Tuesday\'s bombing in Charsada city also wounded at least 20 people. The city is some 25 miles north of Peshawar. Local TV footage showed a destroyed car and several badly damaged stalls and shops. Ambulances ferried the dead and injured to the hospital along roads littered with debris.','Police: Bomb kills 5 in northwest PakistanPESHAWAR (AP) - A police officer said a bomb near a crowded market in northwest Pakistan has killed at least five people. The bombing is the third attack in as many days in or close to Peshawar, the capital of Pakistan\'s North West Frontier Province. Police officer Maazullah Khan said Tuesday\'s bombing in Charsada city also wounded at least 20 people. The city is some 25 miles north of Peshawar. Local TV footage showed a destroyed car and several badly damaged stalls and shops. Ambulances ferried the dead and injured to the hospital along roads littered with debris.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Peterson,_Minnesota',1,1,'3196 - C05765338.txt','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island','Dems NO Votes on HCBelow please find the list of those 39 Democrats who voted against the H.3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). Bobby Bright, Alabama District 2-Montgomery Parker Griffith, Alabama District 5-Huntsville Artur Davis, Alabama District 7-Birmingham (retiring) Mike Ross, Arkansas District 4-Prescott Betsy Markey, Colorado District 4-Fort Collins Allen Boyd, Florida District 2-Monticello Suzanne Kosmas, Florida District 24-New Smyrna Beach Jim Marshall, Georgia District 8-Macon John Barrow, Georgia District 12-Savannah Walt Minnick, Idaho District 1-Boise Ben Chandler, Kentucky District 6-Versailles Charles Melancon, Louisiana District 3-Napoleonville (retiring) Frank Kratovil, Maryland District 1-Stevensville Collin Peterson, Minnesota District 7-Detroit Lakes Travis Childers, Mississippi District 1-Booneville Gene Taylor, Mississippi District 4-Bay St. Louis Ike Skelton, Missouri District 4-Lexington John Adler, New Jersey District 3-Cherry Hill Harry Teague, New Mexico District 2-Hobbs Michael McMahon, New York District 13-Staten Island'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Peter_Hoyt_Brown',1,1,'3255 - C05765718.txt','H: Also, two Quinnipiac polls, CT and OH, not good. SNovember 12, 2009 - Dems Fade In Ohio Senate Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds Obama Gets Negative Score In Key Swing State Word format For the first time, Republican Rob Portman is inching ahead of the two Democrats in the 2010 race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. Also for the first time, Ohio voters disapprove 50 - 45 percent of the job President Barack Obama is doing, down from his 53 - 42 percent approval September 16 and 49 - 44 percent approval July 7. In still another first, voters are split 40 - 40 percent on who is doing a better job handling health care, the President or Congressional Republicans, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh- pe-ack) University survey finds. In a September 16 survey on the same question, Obama was on top 49 - 28 percent. Ohio voters disapprove 53 - 42 percent of the way the President is handling the economy and disapprove 57 - 36 percent of the way he is handling health care. In September, they approved of his handling of the economy 48 - 46 percent and split on his handling of health care 44 - 45 percent. The Democratic wave that swept through Ohio in 2006 and 2008 may be cresting. The Democratic lead in the Governor\'s and Senate races has evaporated and for the first time President Barack Obama is under water in the most important swing state in the country, said Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. Ohio voters are not happy with the President\'s handling of health care and the economy. The fact that they now are split whether he or the Republicans in Congress are better able to handle health care should be a very worrisome number at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. since the GOP is still pretty much a four-letter word in most of America. Independent voters, often the group that decides Ohio elections, disapprove 49 - 45 percent of the overall job Obama is doing and disapprove 54 - 39 percent of his handling of the economy. They disapprove 62 - 34 percent, almost 2-1, of his handling of health care. In July, when the President\'s job approval began falling nationally from the high 50s and low 60s into the low 50s, Ohio was the first place it showed up in the polls, said Brown. Portman, a former Congressman running for the U.S. Senate in 2010, has small leads over two Democrats, topping Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner 38 - 34 percent and Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher 39 - 36 percent. In the battle for the Democratic Senate nomination, Fisher gets 24 percent to Brunner\'s 22 percent, with 51 percent undecided. Portman leads car dealer Tom Ganley 26 - 7 percent in a GOP primary with 64 percent undecided.','H: Also, two Quinnipiac polls, CT and OH, not good. SNovember 12, 2009 - Dems Fade In Ohio Senate Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Obama Gets Negative Score In Key Swing State Word format For the first time, Republican Rob Portman is inching ahead of the two Democrats in the 2010 race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. Also for the first time, Ohio voters disapprove 50 - 45 percent of the job President Barack Obama is doing, down from his 53 - 42 percent approval September 16 and 49 - 44 percent approval July 7. In still another first, voters are split 40 - 40 percent on who is doing a better job handling health care, the President or Congressional Republicans, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh- pe-ack) University survey finds. In a September 16 survey on the same question, Obama was on top 49 - 28 percent. Ohio voters disapprove 53 - 42 percent of the way the President is handling the economy and disapprove 57 - 36 percent of the way he is handling health care. In September, they approved of his handling of the economy 48 - 46 percent and split on his handling of health care 44 - 45 percent. \"The Democratic wave that swept through Ohio in 2006 and 2008 may be cresting. The Democratic lead in the Governor\'s and Senate races has evaporated and for the first time President Barack Obama is under water in the most important swing state in the country,\" said Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. \"Ohio voters are not happy with the President\'s handling of health care and the economy. The fact that they now are split whether he or the Republicans in Congress are better able to handle health care should be a very worrisome number at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. since the GOP is still pretty much a four-letter word in most of America.\" Independent voters, often the group that decides Ohio elections, disapprove 49 - 45 percent of the overall job Obama is doing and disapprove 54 - 39 percent of his handling of the economy. They disapprove 62 - 34 percent, almost 2-1, of his handling of health care. \"In July, when the President\'s job approval began falling nationally from the high 50s and low 60s into the low 50s, Ohio was the first place it showed up in the polls,\" said Brown. Portman, a former Congressman running for the U.S. Senate in 2010, has small leads over two Democrats, topping Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner 38 - 34 percent and Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher 39 - 36 percent. In the battle for the Democratic Senate nomination, Fisher gets 24 percent to Brunner\'s 22 percent, with 51 percent undecided. Portman leads car dealer Tom Ganley 26 - 7 percent in a GOP primary with 64 percent undecided.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Peter_Mandelson',1,1,'1066 - C05760303.txt','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a contract with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of top slicing the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies. There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. This was done for News International, a Tory insider said yesterday. Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened. In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the abysmal record of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its total failure to stop the BBC buying the Lonely','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a \"contract\" with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of \"top slicing\" the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies \"focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies\". There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. \"This was done for News International,\" a Tory insider said yesterday. \"Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened.\" In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the \"abysmal record\" of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its \"total failure\" to stop the BBC buying the Lonely'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Peter_Robinson_(Northern_Ireland_politician)',1,1,'3521 - C05766177.txt','Irish Times: North\'s leaders clash on devolutionFYI. Kamala North\'s leaders clash on devolution The North\'s leaders Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness clashed in public today as the split at the heart of the power-sharing government deepened. The clash came as Taoiseach Brian Cowen lead a team of Government ministers in a session of cross-Border talks with members of the Northern Ireland administration. As the pair appeared before the cameras at a press conference their private disagreement over the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Stormont Assembly deepened when Mr McGuinness accused his counterpart of raising roadblocks to a deal.','Irish Times: North\'s leaders clash on devolutionFYI. Kamala North\'s leaders clash on devolution The North\'s leaders Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness clashed in public today as the split at the heart of the power-sharing government deepened. The clash came as Taoiseach Brian Cowen lead a team of Government ministers in a session of cross-Border talks with members of the Northern Ireland administration. As the pair appeared before the cameras at a press conference their private disagreement over the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Stormont Assembly deepened when Mr McGuinness accused his counterpart of raising roadblocks to a deal.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Peter_Shumlin',1,1,'1904 - C05762424.txt','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM This is not appropriate time for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so, Socarides says. Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification. Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military. Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton Andy Towle and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans, Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors. And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM \"This is not appropriate time\" for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. \"The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so,\" Socarides says. \"Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification.\" Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. \"The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military.\" Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton; Andy Towle; and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. \"One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans,\" Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. \"This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors.\" And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he \"will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Peter_W._Galbraith',2,2,'2626 - C05764139.txt','Peter Galbraith called, wants to talk to you...Hillary: Peter Galbraith just called me and I had a long talk with him. As you know, as chief of US mission to UN in Afghanistan he has protested the election fraud and come into conflict with the head of UN there, who wanted to cover it up. Peter has just come out of Afghanistan after four solid months there. He is pessimistic, says the analogy to Vietnam is not wrong-headed, that comparisons of increasing troop levels there as though the surge in Iraq could be replicated are misguided, but thinks there is an approach that should be attempted that involves the vote recount and trying to replace Karzai. He wishes to speak with you directly. He says that he has difficulty communicating with Holbrooke, not because he can\'t reach him, but because he finds Dick disjointed these days. Peter is on a plane right now to Norway, then London, then to NY on Wed, then could go to DC. He says you can reach him through the US mission to the UN office. FYI, from Wash Post today: The issue of how seriously to take the fraud charges, and whether to force a runoff, has also caused a rare public rift within the international community here. The senior American official at the U.N. mission, Peter W. Galbraith, left the country abruptly Sunday in a dispute with the mission director, Norwegian Kai Eide. Galbraith had pushed for an exhaustive probe. Sources who are familiar with the dispute but are not authorized to. speak on the record said Eide argued that the international community should not press too hard because it could undermine national stability. Galbraith had been convinced that Karzai could not win without fraud and had tried to reduce the number of polling stations in some areas in the south, the incumbent\'s ethnic stronghold, said one diplomatic source. Eide and others, the source said, were convinced that Karzai would win in any case and that any irregularities could be smoothed over, as they were in the 2004 presidential election that Karzai won by a safe margin. And, I\'ve included below Jane Smiley\'s rave review of Max\'s book. Sid http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-smiley/republican-gomorrah_b290293.html Your request is being processed... Jane Smiley Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist and Essayist Posted: September 17, 2009 02:56 PM','Peter Galbraith called, wants to talk to you...Hillary: Peter Galbraith just called me and I had a long talk with him. As you know, as chief of US mission to UN in Afghanistan he has protested the election fraud and come into conflict with the head of UN there, who wanted to cover it up. Peter has just come out of Afghanistan after four solid months there. He is pessimistic, says the analogy to Vietnam is not wrong-headed, that comparisons of increasing troop levels there as though the surge in Iraq could be replicated are misguided, but thinks there is an approach that should be attempted that involves the vote recount and trying to replace Karzai. He wishes to speak with you directly. He says that he has difficulty communicating with Holbrooke, not because he can\'t reach him, but because he finds Dick disjointed these days. Peter is on a plane right now to Norway, then London, then to NY on Wed, then could go to DC. He says you can reach him through the US mission to the UN office. FYI, from Wash Post today: \"The issue of how seriously to take the fraud charges, and whether to force a runoff, has also caused a rare public rift within the international community here. The senior American official at the U.N. mission, Peter W. Galbraith, left the country abruptly Sunday in a dispute with the mission director, Norwegian Kai Eide. \"Galbraith had pushed for an exhaustive probe. Sources who are familiar with the dispute but are not authorized to. speak on the record said Eide argued that the international community should not press too hard because it could undermine national stability. Galbraith had been convinced that Karzai could not win without fraud and had tried to reduce the number of polling stations in some areas in the south, the incumbent\'s ethnic stronghold, said one diplomatic source. Eide and others, the source said, were convinced that Karzai would win in any case and that any irregularities could be smoothed over, as they were in the 2004 presidential election that Karzai won by a safe margin.\" And, I\'ve included below Jane Smiley\'s rave review of Max\'s book. Sid http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-smiley/republican-gomorrah_b290293.html Your request is being processed... Jane Smiley Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist and Essayist Posted: September 17, 2009 02:56 PM'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Peter_W._Galbraith',2,1,'3567 - C05766254.txt','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)','Morning Press Highlights 12/18/09 (U)See first point on israel. Lieberman put a call into you early this am. Suspect it was about this. S/ES-0 Morning Press Highlights Friday, December 18, 2009 0500 EST, 1100 Copenhagen MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Foreign Minister Lieberman announced construction will restart in full force once a temporary 10-month moratorium on settlement activity ends. (haaretz.com) ISRAEL/EGYPT Egyptian intelligence chief Suleiman is scheduled to visit Israel to discuss the lack of progress in Israel and Palestinian Authority peace talks and update Israel on Egyptian efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza. Opost.com) SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA INDIA Ajmal Kasab retracted his earlier statement regarding his involvement in the Mumbai attack and said he was tortured by Indian authorities into confessing. (timesofindia.com) AFGHANISTAN Former senior UN official Peter Galbraith rejected reports he drafted a plan for the White House to replace President Karzai. (aljazeera.net) NEPAL Nearly 3,000 child soldiers who fought as Maoist guerillas are to be released from camps where they have been confined for the past three years. (timesonline.co.uk) WESTERN HEMISPHERE VENEZUELA Venezuela\'s economic minister approved the merger of four banks to create a public banking institution named Bicentenario. (AFP)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Peter_Welch',1,1,'1894 - C05762384.txt','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Pete_Harrison',1,1,'3557 - C05766239.txt','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing a short political declaration of some sort, but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an operational accord -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try, said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try. Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing \"a short political declaration of some sort,\" but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an \"operational accord\" -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. \"We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try,\" said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. \"At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try.\" Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Petroleum',6,1,'1051 - C05760281.txt','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe Wilson1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 FYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/09/2024 Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 20th ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. I am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe Wilson1.4(B) 1.4(D) B1 FYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 11/09/2024 Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 20th ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. I am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to'),(12.064573083253274,6.032286541626637,2500,'Petroleum',6,2,'2539 - C05763982.txt','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633 77','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633 77'),(12.064573083253274,6.032286541626637,2500,'Petroleum',6,2,'2549 - C05764000.txt','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Petroleum',6,1,'2559 - C05764022.txt','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIACheryl: The Russians are trying to cash in on Angola\'s upside potential. With the Angola\'s oil and mineral wealth, as well as its vast agricultural potential, the Russians see dollars signs in their eyes. I hope some American companies, backed up with OPIC and Ex-Im Bank guarantees and loans, will go in to build housing and other infrastructure. Johnnie FYI ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIACheryl: The Russians are trying to cash in on Angola\'s upside potential. With the Angola\'s oil and mineral wealth, as well as its vast agricultural potential, the Russians see dollars signs in their eyes. I hope some American companies, backed up with OPIC and Ex-Im Bank guarantees and loans, will go in to build housing and other infrastructure. Johnnie FYI ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Petroleum',6,1,'3216 - C05765644.txt','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe WilsonFYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 201h ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to undertake projects in Africa. With our record of success elsewhere, we are certain that our approach to project development and execution will mesh nicely with African needs and U.S. policy priorities. Valerie, Trevor and Samantha join me in extending our best wishes to you, Bill, and Chelsea as we enter the holiday season. Joe Ambassador Joseph Wilson Director, Symbion Power Email: joseph.wilsonsymbion-power.com Tel. No. +1 505 629-9142 website: www.symbion-power.com  This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify immediately.','Fwd: From Joe Wilson From Joe WilsonFYI. How did it go in Berlin? Looked terrific. What does Merkel think of the Blair option? Sid Sid, Could you please pass the following to HRC. Thanks. Joe Dear Madame Secretary, When we last spoke at the Corporate Council on Africa you were kind enough to invite me to pay a call on you when in DC. As it turns out, I will be in Washington for most of next week, arriving the afternoon of the 16th and returning to Santa Fe the evening of the 201h ( the return is flexible if you were available to see me over the weekend.) I realize that you are traveling this week and possibly into next, but I wanted to reach out to you. As I wrote to you earlier, I am a director for Symbion Power and may soon assume more direct responsibility for all of Africa as Symbion expands there from its current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symbion\'s competitive advantage is its reliance on local partnering and human capacity development in the execution of its projects. Its success in the most difficult and dangerous environments has been very impressive, as the four minute video that Sid gave to you on my behalf demonstrates. We now want to bring that business model and philosophy to Africa where the social entrepreneurship and the development of skilled labor is imperative for Africa\'s long term economic prospects, as you have so forcefully articulated in past comments. am very enthusiastic about Symbion. It is one or the very few American companies outside the petroleum sector willing to establish itself and to undertake projects in Africa. With our record of success elsewhere, we are certain that our approach to project development and execution will mesh nicely with African needs and U.S. policy priorities. Valerie, Trevor and Samantha join me in extending our best wishes to you, Bill, and Chelsea as we enter the holiday season. Joe Ambassador Joseph Wilson Director, Symbion Power Email: joseph.wilsonsymbion-power.com Tel. No. +1 505 629-9142 website: www.symbion-power.com ; This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify immediately.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Petroleum',6,1,'3598 - C05766325.txt','new Iran-China oil deal, reported in Iran (in English) and inChina (in Chinese) Thread-Topic: new Iran-China oil deal, reported in Iran (in English) and in China (in Chinese) Thread-Index: AcpBGGFHC5WfqWtwQI2s1vNKPmzX9AApt+aV Message-ID: <786762D781A7FF4FAC906089213404488035045C315@CLNTINET08.clinton.local> Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator:','new Iran-China oil deal, reported in Iran (in English) and inChina (in Chinese) Thread-Topic: new Iran-China oil deal, reported in Iran (in English)\" and in China (in Chinese) Thread-Index: AcpBGGFHC5WfqWtwQI2s1vNKPmzX9AApt+aV Message-ID: <786762D781A7FF4FAC906089213404488035045C315@CLNTINET08.clinton.local> Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator:'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Petroleum_industry',2,2,'2539 - C05763982.txt','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633 77','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633 77'),(14.261797660592693,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Petroleum_industry',2,2,'2549 - C05764000.txt','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633','ANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIAANGOLA TO RECEIVE $500 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM RUSSIA (SBU) Russian state-owned mining company Alrosa will build homes, schools, and dams in addition to partnering with Angola\'s petroleum company Sonangol on exploration, according to press. The Angola desk notes the investment occurs as Angola attempts to diversify away from Chinese foreign investment. Embassy Luanda comments this is Russia\'s first entry into the oil and gas sector. (Ops/Angola desk telcon, Ops/Embassy Luanda telcon, Reuters) Nora Toiv Office of the Secretary 202-647-8633'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Pew_Research_Center',1,1,'2369 - C05763378.txt','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a re-charging program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S. number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77','draft report on Indonesia DelegationFYI In case this is of interest. Just back from Jakarta. Delegation had 20 university presidents, provosts, and deans. 1611.111?MaitiMMOVIMO? Bigalke \'Karl Preparing this to share with my Board; welcome your edits, additions, corrections. Thanks Observations 1. There is a considerable change in Indonesian attitudes toward the United States. The latest Pew Global Polls indicate a 73% approval level; the last time it was nearly this level was only in the wake of the generous help provided after the Tsunami disaster. Higher education officials warmly welcomed our trip and, more importantly, are eager to increase student flows to America and institutional partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities. The Director General for Higher Education (DGHE) has been given a special budget to promote this, seven leading schools have been given special budgets by DGHE to explore partnerships, and the Ministry will support a delegation of leading Indonesian educators and Rectors to visit the U.S. sometime in late fall/early winter. 2. The Delegation represented over 30 colleges and universities arrived only 9 days after the terrorist bombing of two hotels in Jakarta, which meant our Indonesian hosts deeply appreciated the show of solidarity we made by coming. During our visit, the White House announced that President Obama would come to Jakarta in November. The U.S. Ambassador arranged for the entire Country Team to brief us on our first day; we saw him and his senior staff three more times during the week for substantive meetings, and he attended the farewell dinner given by the Minister of Education. We were also scheduled to be received by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who had to cancel at the last minute due to the onset of flu. Earlier in the week we were hosted by his Spokesman. 3. Nearly every Indonesian senior official with whom we met had been educated in the United States. But many of the officials just below that level had not had this chance. Some characterized this cohort as a lost generation and the senior officials all spoke about providing opportunities for this group now (through a \"re-charging\" program that the Government will fund) for short term study visits and about making sure that the next generation will now have the chances that the most senior group once did to come to America for especially graduate education. 4. Indonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world, is the sixteenth-leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S.; number 15 is Hong Kong (8200 students). A little more than 7600 Indonesians are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. This is approximately half the number that were enrolled a decade ago. The decline began in the wake of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 and accelerated after 2001 when there were substantial visa issues and problems ? coupled to a growing perception by Indonesians that America was an unfriendly and not very welcoming country, especially for Muslims. At the same time, major campaigns were launched by the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Germany and the Netherlands to recruit Indonesian students; today there are over 20,000 Indonesians studying in Australia alone. The appeal of these countries also stems from the relative ease of applying to non-US higher education institutions and the willingness to take students with low levels of English. 77'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Pfizer',1,1,'3692 - C05766559.txt','Notes for S on Landler ChatMark Landler spoke to Jose Villarreal (the Commissioner General), Elizabeth and me in the last two days. Mark seems to be going down the same road with all three of us. At first he knew very little about the actual Expo but now he seems focused on the Secretary\'s role in bringing the USA Pavilion back to life. We all agreed that he seems to be writing a favorable story. He specifically wanted to know about her role and whether her political background helped her get there ( as opposed to a more traditional foreign affairs career Secretary). We thought that her political side helped her immediately recognize that she had a real problem with the Chinese that needed to be fixed immediately. As a problem-solving politico, she immediately went to work to fix it. He also wanted to know if she used the WJC/HRC rolodex to raise money. We said no and noted that all of the money is being raised in the business community and not by individuals. She did not go to her political fund- raising base. We did not mention it but it is interesting that many of the early big sponsors were NY based companies like GE (1 ?), Pepsi ( ), Corning, Cummins, Deloitte, NYSE, and Pfizer. He asked if S made individual calls to CEO\'s and we noted (as recd by L), the only general asks were done on conference calls or in large groups. We also noted that she never really asked for sponsorships, instead she stressed the importance of getting a formidable USA presence at the Shanghai Expo that is so important to the Chinese and will attract 70 million people. This could be the largest event in human history and will go from May 1 to October 31, 2010. Talking Points When S arrived at State, the USA and Andorra were the only two countries that did not sign a participation agreement with the Chinese. We had less than $250,000 in the bank. In just ten months, S assigned the Global Partnership Initiative office to lead the project, sent a signal to the State Department bureaucracy that this was a priority and that we would participate, named a Commissioner General, signed the participation agreement, asked Secretary Locke to break ground, raised $54.3 M to build and operate it, and visited the actual construction site in November. The Pavilion is on target to be opened in mid-April.','Notes for S on Landler ChatMark Landler spoke to Jose Villarreal (the Commissioner General), Elizabeth and me in the last two days. Mark seems to be going down the same road with all three of us. At first he knew very little about the actual Expo but now he seems focused on the Secretary\'s role in bringing the USA Pavilion back to life. We all agreed that he seems to be writing a favorable story. He specifically wanted to know about her role and whether her \"political\" background helped her get there ( as opposed to a more traditional foreign affairs \"career\" Secretary). We thought that her political side helped her immediately recognize that she had a real problem with the Chinese that needed to be fixed immediately. As a problem-solving politico, she immediately went to work to fix it. He also wanted to know if she used the WJC/HRC rolodex to raise money. We said no and noted that all of the money is being raised in the business community and not by individuals. She did not go to her political fund- raising base. We did not mention it but it is interesting that many of the early big sponsors were NY based companies like GE (1 ?), Pepsi ( ), Corning, Cummins, Deloitte, NYSE, and Pfizer. He asked if S made individual calls to CEO\'s and we noted (as recd by L), the only general \"asks\" were done on conference calls or in large groups. We also noted that she never really \"asked\" for sponsorships, instead she stressed the importance of getting a formidable USA presence at the Shanghai Expo that is so important to the Chinese and will attract 70 million people. This could be the largest event in human history and will go from May 1 to October 31, 2010. Talking Points When S arrived at State, the USA and Andorra were the only two countries that did not sign a participation agreement with the Chinese. We had less than $250,000 in the bank. In just ten months, S assigned the Global Partnership Initiative office to lead the project, sent a signal to the State Department bureaucracy that this was a priority and that we would participate, named a Commissioner General, signed the participation agreement, asked Secretary Locke to break ground, raised $54.3 M to build and operate it, and visited the actual construction site in November. The Pavilion is on target to be opened in mid-April.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'PH',4,1,'1002 - C05760210.txt','Checking inGordon Brown has hospital eye tests Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. By Andrew Alderson, Chief Reporter Published: 2:51PM BST 10 Oct 2009 Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. <http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraphimultimedia/archive/01485/brown- quitter_1485290c.jpg> Gordon Brown lost the sight in one eye in a childhood rugby injury Photo: PA Mr Brown visited Moorfields in London, one of the world\'s best-known eye hospitals, after surgeons found two small tears in his retina. The disclosure comes just two weeks after Labour Party chiefs were angry with the BBC because Andrew Marr, the presenter, questioned the Prime Minister about his health, including his eyesight, during an interview. Related Articles UK economy ready to bounce back, says Brown <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6286070/Britains-economy-ready-to-bounce-back-says-Gordon-Brown.html> Gordon Brown\'s health: blogger behind rumours <http://www.telegra ph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/6241738/Gordon-Browns-health-blogger- behind-rumours.html> BBC stuns Brown with question on pill taking <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6237419/BBC-stuns-Gordon-Brown-with-question-on-pill-taking.html> I\'m about to see Shaun--any messages? And have you heard the news about Gordon\'s eye? What does it mean?','Checking inGordon Brown has hospital eye tests Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. By Andrew Alderson, Chief Reporter Published: 2:51PM BST 10 Oct 2009 Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. <http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraphimultimedia/archive/01485/brown- quitter_1485290c.jpg> Gordon Brown lost the sight in one eye in a childhood rugby injury Photo: PA Mr Brown visited Moorfields in London, one of the world\'s best-known eye hospitals, after surgeons found two small tears in his retina. The disclosure comes just two weeks after Labour Party chiefs were angry with the BBC because Andrew Marr, the presenter, questioned the Prime Minister about his health, including his eyesight, during an interview. Related Articles UK economy ready to bounce back, says Brown <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6286070/Britains-economy-ready-to-bounce-back-says-Gordon-Brown.html> Gordon Brown\'s health: blogger behind rumours <http://www.telegra ph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/6241738/Gordon-Browns-health-blogger- behind-rumours.html> BBC stuns Brown with question on pill taking <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6237419/BBC-stuns-Gordon-Brown-with-question-on-pill-taking.html> I\'m about to see Shaun--any messages? And have you heard the news about Gordon\'s eye? What does it mean?'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'PH',4,1,'1582 - C05761411.txt','Follow upSecretary Clinton, Hi, Thank you! I am available to talk any time. I would also be happy to come to Washington (or wherever) to discuss this in person at your convenience. \\ so after 1:30 pm tomorrow would be safest. My cell is Yrs, Jackie On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:30 PM, H <hdr22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Jackie?I\'d like to talk to you about your choices. Michelle Fluornoy, new Undersecretary at DOD, asked me about young women who could work w her in planning and whom she could mentor. And, of course, I thought of you! When would be good times for me to call you? Best, H Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-1620 (ph) 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com','Follow upSecretary Clinton, Hi, Thank you! I am available to talk any time. I would also be happy to come to Washington (or wherever) to discuss this in person at your convenience. \\ so after 1:30 pm tomorrow would be safest. My cell is Yrs, Jackie On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:30 PM, H <hdr22@c1intonemai1.com> wrote: Jackie?I\'d like to talk to you about your choices. Michelle Fluornoy, new Undersecretary at DOD, asked me about young women who could work w her in planning and whom she could mentor. And, of course, I thought of you! When would be good times for me to call you? Best, H Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-1620 (ph) 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'PH',4,1,'1584 - C05761413.txt','Follow upps I am also looking forward to telling you about my meeting with Anne-Marie on Thursday. Thank you very much for that as well! On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 3:44 PM, Jackie Newmyer wrote: Secretary Clinton, Hi, Thank you! I am available to talk any time. I would also be happy to come to Washington (or wherever) to discuss this in person at your convenience. \\ so after 1:30 pm tomorrow would be safest. My cell is Yrs, Jackie On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:30 PM, H <hdr22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: Jackie--I\'d like to talk to you about your choices. Michelle Fluornoy, new Undersecretary at DOD, asked me about young women who could work w her in planning and whom she could mentor. And, of course, I thought of you! When would be good times for me to call you? Best, H Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-1620 (ph) 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661:1620 (ph) 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com','Follow upps I am also looking forward to telling you about my meeting with Anne-Marie on Thursday. Thank you very much for that as well! On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 3:44 PM, Jackie Newmyer wrote: Secretary Clinton, Hi, Thank you! I am available to talk any time. I would also be happy to come to Washington (or wherever) to discuss this in person at your convenience. \\ so after 1:30 pm tomorrow would be safest. My cell is Yrs, Jackie On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:30 PM, H <hdr22@clintonemai1.com> wrote: Jackie--I\'d like to talk to you about your choices. Michelle Fluornoy, new Undersecretary at DOD, asked me about young women who could work w her in planning and whom she could mentor. And, of course, I thought of you! When would be good times for me to call you? Best, H Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-1620 (ph) 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com Jacqueline Newmyer President, Long Term Strategy Group 12 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661:1620 (ph) 617-661-1626 (fax) www.ltstrategy.com'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'PH',4,1,'2225 - C05762955.txt','(Reuters) Micheletti speaks out about ZelayaTEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) Honduran interim President Micheletti told Reuters in an interview July 12 that ousted President Zelaya cannot return to power under any circumstance, but that Zelaya might be granted amnesty if he were to return quietly to Honduras to face justice. President Micheletti has promised elections on or before November 29. Amber M. Oliva Operations Specialist State Ops Center, S/ES-0 Ph: (202) 647-1512','(Reuters) Micheletti speaks out about ZelayaTEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) Honduran interim President Micheletti told Reuters in an interview July 12 that ousted President Zelaya cannot return to power under any circumstance, but that Zelaya might be granted amnesty if he were to return quietly to Honduras to face justice. President Micheletti has promised elections on or before November 29. Amber M. Oliva Operations Specialist State Ops Center, S/ES-0 Ph: (202) 647-1512'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Philadelphia',2,1,'3211 - C05765609.txt','WowHe had little record but lots of rhetoric -- much of it morally stirring and beautifully written, Richard Cohen writes in his Washington Post column. As president, though, he has tried so hard to be the un-George Bush that the former president\'s overweening moralism -- his insistence on seeing things as either black or white -- has become an Obama gray. Human rights in general has been treated as if it\'s a Republican idea. Obama should reread his Philadelphia speech. He\'ll find a good man there. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/23/AR2009112302 897.html','Wow\"He had little record but lots of rhetoric -- much of it morally stirring and beautifully written,\" Richard Cohen writes in his Washington Post column. \"As president, though, he has tried so hard to be the un-George Bush that the former president\'s overweening moralism -- his insistence on seeing things as either black or white -- has become an Obama gray. Human rights in general has been treated as if it\'s a Republican idea. Obama should reread his Philadelphia speech. He\'ll find a good man there.\" http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/23/AR2009112302 897.html'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Philadelphia',2,1,'3550 - C05766231.txt','Checking inI read tha s in Philadelphia but if she\'s back I\'d at least like to call again. The timing, however, is hard for a visit since I need to see Santa around 7:45 after seeing Lisa. It might work if she\'s there and wants to see people other than close friends. What do you think? Yes at 10. Was checking to see if I needed to make arrangements for you to do anything earlier. Aren\'t I supposed to be there? Is it at 9 or 10? Lisa is coming at 7:15 tomorrow. Will you come to nyc in time for first bilat?','Checking inI read tha s in Philadelphia but if she\'s back I\'d at least like to call again. The timing, however, is hard for a visit since I need to see Santa around 7:45 after seeing Lisa. It might work if she\'s there and wants to see people other than close friends. What do you think? Yes at 10. Was checking to see if I needed to make arrangements for you to do anything earlier. Aren\'t I supposed to be there? Is it at 9 or 10? Lisa is coming at 7:15 tomorrow. Will you come to nyc in time for first bilat?'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Philippe_Reines',5,1,'1416 - C05761124.txt','HRC re Jones RN: HRC re JonesFyi And Landler just added this: She also said she had the highest esteem for General Jones, according to her spokesman, Philippe Reines, who added in a statement, Anyone asserting otherwise is speaking for themselves, not the secretary. Cheryl, HRC called me understandably upset with the section of this NYT story regarding General Jones: http:fiwww.nvtimes.com/2009/05/02/world/02clinton.html? r=1&hpw=&pagewanted=orint She made it clear that this in no way reflects her feelings or anything she thinks about him, let alone anyone in her circle would say. She wanted me to make that clear to the reporter. I just spoke to Mark Landler, told him on the record (which I reiterated below via email) that Secretary Clinton holds General Jones in the highest regard, she has nothing but the highest praise for him, and that I was more than happy to put her on the phone to make herself clear on this point ? since they did not speak about their relationship during her lengthy interview for the story. I especially made the point that identifying this person as someone in her circle was incredibly misleading. Someone in her circle is someone like you, or a Jake, or me. And none of us would ever say anything like that. Someone who was slated for a position at State irrespective of the choice of HRC as Secretary should not be allowed to be identified that way. Mark conceded that point and let me know he will be changing the sourcing to read, But State Department officials, and others in the administration... It\'s a small consolation, but I think a very important one. Mark? Just to reiterate what I said on the phone, Secretary Clinton holds General Jones in the highest esteem and has nothing but the most glowing things to say about him and his contribution to the Administration. Anyone asserting otherwise is speaking for themselves, and not the Secretary. Philippe','HRC re Jones RN: HRC re JonesFyi And Landler just added this: \"She also said she had the \"highest esteem\" for General Jones, according to her spokesman, Philippe Reines, who added in a statement, \"Anyone asserting otherwise is speaking for themselves, not the secretary.\" Cheryl, HRC called me understandably upset with the section of this NYT story regarding General Jones: http:fiwww.nvtimes.com/2009/05/02/world/02clinton.html? r=1&hpw=&pagewanted=orint She made it clear that this in no way reflects her feelings or anything she thinks about him, let alone anyone \"in her circle\" would say. She wanted me to make that clear to the reporter. I just spoke to Mark Landler, told him on the record (which I reiterated below via email) that Secretary Clinton holds General Jones in the highest regard, she has nothing but the highest praise for him, and that I was more than happy to put her on the phone to make herself clear on this point ? since they did not speak about their relationship during her lengthy interview for the story. I especially made the point that identifying this person as someone \"in her circle\" was incredibly misleading. Someone in her circle is someone like you, or a Jake, or me. And none of us would ever say anything like that. Someone who was slated for a position at State irrespective of the choice of HRC as Secretary should not be allowed to be identified that way. Mark conceded that point and let me know he will be changing the sourcing to read, \"But State Department officials, and others in the administration...\" It\'s a small consolation, but I think a very important one. Mark? Just to reiterate what I said on the phone, Secretary Clinton holds General Jones in the highest esteem and has nothing but the most glowing things to say about him and his contribution to the Administration. Anyone asserting otherwise is speaking for themselves, and not the Secretary. Philippe'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Philippe_Reines',5,1,'220 - C05739817.txt','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 320 pm - Topic B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi think I should go w Pat, You good with Pat going? Cdrn Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, IB From Mills, Cheryl D Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 11:20 AM To Benjamin, Daniel S Sullivan, Jacob 3 Hubbard, Gloria K Ca Bass, John R Kennedy, Patrick F Reines, Philippe Subject RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible, cdm From Benjamin, Daniel S Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 10:21 AM To Mills, Cheryl D Sullivan, Jacob 3 Hubbard, Gloria K B5 gubject Colleagues, B6 B5 You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will takelplace on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3-20 om in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. Blake Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism National Security Staff The White House B6','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 320 pm - Topic B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi think I should go w Pat, You good with Pat going? Cdrn Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, IB From Mills, Cheryl D Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 11:20 AM To Benjamin, Daniel S; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K Ca Bass, John R; Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe Subject RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible, cdm From Benjamin, Daniel S Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 10:21 AM To Mills, Cheryl D; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K B5 gubject Colleagues, B6 B5 You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will takelplace on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3-20 om in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. Blake Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism National Security Staff The White House B6'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Philippe_Reines',5,1,'222 - C05739819.txt','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5I think I should go w Pat. You good with Pat going? Cdm Pat should go. Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB I am in Haiti but 1 would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. slake','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5I think I should go w Pat. You good with Pat going? Cdm Pat should go. Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB I am in Haiti but 1 would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. slake'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Philippe_Reines',5,1,'225 - C05739823.txt','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 lvlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm 1Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pmI think I should go w Pat, Pat should go. , Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat ft she is unable to attend. Would you prefer uNcLAssiFiLit t attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2015-04841 Doc No. C05739823 STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM. Date: 05/13/2015 SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045797 B5 I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. edm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise. B5 B5 B6 Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. UNCLASS FIED U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2015-04841 Doc No. C05739823 Date: 05/13/2015 STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM. SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045798','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 lvlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm 1Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pmI think I should go w Pat, Pat should go. , Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat ft she is unable to attend. Would you prefer uNcLAssiFiLit t attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2015-04841 Doc No. C05739823 STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM. Date: 05/13/2015 SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045797 B5 I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. edm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise. B5 B5 B6 Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. UNCLASS FIED U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2015-04841 Doc No. C05739823 Date: 05/13/2015 STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM. SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045798'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Philippe_Reines',5,1,'227 - C05739825.txt','Re: vionday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 londay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Re lonclay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 FW: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 RE: vlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm Fw. Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm- Benghazi Sounds good. Copying Lona. Great I think I should go w Pat. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] You good with Pat going? Cdrn Aonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5 Pat should go. Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1 or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB _ I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. cdm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise.','Re: vionday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 londay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Re lonclay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 FW: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 RE: vlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm Fw. Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm- Benghazi Sounds good. Copying Lona. Great I think I should go w Pat. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] You good with Pat going? Cdrn Aonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5 Pat should go. Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1 or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB _ I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. cdm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Philippines',13,1,'1823 - C05762065.txt','All 3 calls confirmedAll speak english. Ops will connect. In order are: - 9am: Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo. - 9:15am: Indonesian FM Wirajuda. - 9:30am: Thai FM Kasit 12','All 3 calls confirmedAll speak english. Ops will connect. In order are: - 9am: Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo. - 9:15am: Indonesian FM Wirajuda. - 9:30am: Thai FM Kasit 12'),(10.51819330678231,5.259096653391155,2500,'Philippines',13,2,'1827 - C05762143.txt','All 3 calls confirmedNo additional call sheets for them. You have the bios for them which have their names and pronounciation. Will I get info/names for Philipines and Indonesia? All speak english. Ops will connect. In order are: -9am: Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo. -9:15am: Indonesian FM Wirajuda. - 9:30am: Thai FM Kasit 3','All 3 calls confirmedNo additional call sheets for them. You have the bios for them which have their names and pronounciation. Will I get info/names for Philipines and Indonesia? All speak english. Ops will connect. In order are: -9am: Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo. -9:15am: Indonesian FM Wirajuda. - 9:30am: Thai FM Kasit 3'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Philippines',13,1,'1842 - C05762256.txt','Philippine Burma StatementFyi Colleagues, Per Mr. Gibbons request, please see below. Best regards, George Learned, Watch Officer State Department Operations Center Ops - Following Secretary Clinton\'s call on Saturday, May 16, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo had the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) issue the following statement on Sunday, May 17. The statement is on the Philippine DFA website. Much appreciated if you would inform S staff and other appropriate folk: Philippine Statement: The Philippine Government is deeply troubled and outraged over the filing of trumped up charges against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and her transfer to Insein prison, particularly when concerns have been raised regarding her health condition. These recent incidents will surely impede the process of national reconciliation and the Roadmap to Democracy in Myanmar. We urge the government of Myanmar to resolve the matter speedily, and to release Aung San Suu Kyi immediately and unconditionally. Regards 17','Philippine Burma StatementFyi Colleagues, Per Mr. Gibbons request, please see below. Best regards, George Learned, Watch Officer State Department Operations Center Ops - Following Secretary Clinton\'s call on Saturday, May 16, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo had the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) issue the following statement on Sunday, May 17. The statement is on the Philippine DFA website. Much appreciated if you would inform S staff and other appropriate folk: Philippine Statement: The Philippine Government is deeply troubled and outraged over the filing of trumped up charges against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and her transfer to Insein prison, particularly when concerns have been raised regarding her health condition. These recent incidents will surely impede the process of national reconciliation and the Roadmap to Democracy in Myanmar. We urge the government of Myanmar to resolve the matter speedily, and to release Aung San Suu Kyi immediately and unconditionally. Regards 17'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Philippines',13,1,'1920 - C05762452.txt','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.','Palau/Guantanamo Detaineesebeigetu flork antes Just FYI. Palau UN Amb. Beck says you were friends in law school & thought you recognized him when he came in w/Pres. Toribiong. Hope you\'re not in pain and mend soon. Jeff June 20, 2009 The Myth of the $12 Million Uighur . By STUART BECK CONGRATULATIONS Palau. Our little country, a group of islands 500 miles east of the Philippines, has become, if only briefly, a household word. President Obama, much admired in Palau, asked our new president, Johnson Toribiong, to do the United States a favor: Please accept, as refugees, a group of innocent Chinese Muslims. They are not anti-American terrorists, but victims of human rights violations, who landed at Guantanamo Bay for seven years. Innocent, stateless, harmless. President Toribiong, a lawyer trained at the University of Washington and a highly regarded litigator, told President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that he needed to assure his people that the Uighurs were indeed harmless, and could be integrated into Palau\'s small, diverse and friendly culture. Assuming that this due diligence brought satisfactory results, Palau would be pleased to give the refugees temporary residence. Last weekend, he dispatched a number of officials to Guantanamo to interview the Uighurs and review their records. One would have thought that this positive gesture of friendship from a staunch American ally would have been applauded, at least in the United States. Instead, for reasons that are beyond me, unattributed leaks and unsubstantiated rumors have twisted Palau\'s act of decency into another grab for dollars by a cunning third-world country. In breaking the story that Palau was amenable to President Obama\'s request, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous State Department officials had linked Palau\'s acceptance of the Uighurs to a $200 million payoff. Almost immediately, much of the news media took the bait, did the math and asserted that Palau was getting nearly $12 million dollars per Uighur. Within a day or two, The Wall Street Journal was pontificating against a shakedown. Before the story gets too far out of hand, let\'s consider a few facts. It is true that the United States and Palau have an economic relationship. Palau has been receiving American aid since it was wrested from the Japanese in 1944. (Over the past 15 years, this has averaged about $56 million a year.) This aid has come with strings; as the United States has always insisted that the Palauan government be ready to promptly turn over land for bases should the security of the United States or Palau require it.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Philippines',13,1,'2222 - C05762939.txt','BravoSee traffic from bottom up Adding Caroline Adler and others -- another brilliant win. Major impact in Manila and throughout the Philippines from the Secretary\'s recorded National Day greeting. Below is from the legendary Kristie Kenney, our Ambo. Folks: the secretary\'s video was a huge success. Thanks so much to our EAP team for getting it done and to the Manila PAS team for getting it out on a holiday. It was a terrific message. Am just leaving the Palace independence day fete (looking stiff in my filipiana) where the President grabbed me to say please thank Secretary Clinton for that wonderful message. No one has ever done that before and it really showed that the United States cares about us. Secretary Romulo stopped me and said I heard secretary Clinton\'s message over the radio this morning and it was beautiful.. Everyone from the gate guards to shopping mall vendors stopping me to say they saw/heard Secretary\'s message. People are literally thrilled and stunned that our Secretary of State would reach out in such a personal fashion. Bravo to all of you who made that happen. 75','BravoSee traffic from bottom up Adding Caroline Adler and others -- another brilliant win. Major impact in Manila and throughout the Philippines from the Secretary\'s recorded National Day greeting. Below is from the legendary Kristie Kenney, our Ambo. Folks: the secretary\'s video was a huge success. Thanks so much to our EAP team for getting it done and to the Manila PAS team for getting it out on a holiday. It was a terrific message. Am just leaving the Palace independence day fete (looking stiff in my filipiana) where the President grabbed me to say \"please thank Secretary Clinton for that wonderful message. No one has ever done that before and it really showed that the United States cares about us\". Secretary Romulo stopped me and said \"I heard secretary Clinton\'s message over the radio this morning and it was beautiful.\". Everyone from the gate guards to shopping mall vendors stopping me to say they saw/heard Secretary\'s message. People are literally thrilled and stunned that our Secretary of State would reach out in such a personal fashion. Bravo to all of you who made that happen. 75'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Philippines',13,1,'2263 - C05763040.txt','What time is it in Manilla - Are you awake?Fyi - iam going to ask her to head up the qddr organization process with and on diplomacy.side we\'re looking but will be desi? nated to be second to that person - on develpoment this woman that jack and I interviewed and maybe if she will and the the advisory groups we discussed. Will fill you in as we know more by monday Hi. We have a 12 hour time difference. So I was sound asleep when you sent this at nearly 2 am Manila time(smile). Just got it now - we are having blackberry troubles and I am in the southern Philippines, not back in Manila until Monday. Do you need to talk to me? If so we can figure out a time that works. Hope all is well with you. Secretary Clinton\'s video greeting was a smash success here. Still playing on TV and radio here. 82','What time is it in Manilla - Are you awake?Fyi - iam going to ask her to head up the qddr organization process with and on diplomacy.side we\'re looking but will be desi? nated to be second to that person - on develpoment this woman that jack and I interviewed and maybe if she will and the the advisory groups we discussed. Will fill you in as we know more by monday Hi. We have a 12 hour time difference. So I was sound asleep when you sent this at nearly 2 am Manila time(smile). Just got it now - we are having blackberry troubles and I am in the southern Philippines, not back in Manila until Monday. Do you need to talk to me? If so we can figure out a time that works. Hope all is well with you. Secretary Clinton\'s video greeting was a smash success here. Still playing on TV and radio here. 82'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Philippines',13,1,'2265 - C05763045.txt','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationDo you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2)Sen Richard Lugar 3)Sen Daniel Inouye 4)Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984 5)Amb Nicholas Platt: former foreign service officer, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1987-1991 6)Amb Frank Wisner: served as Vice Chairman for AIG until retiring in Feb 09, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1991-1992 7)Richard Armitage: former Deputy Secretary of State involved in the Valerie Plame scandal after acknowledging that he was the one responsible for leaking Plame\'s name to the press 8)Rep Steve Austria (R-OH): first Filipino-American congressman 9)A/S Kurt Campbell 10)Amb Kristie Kenney: current Ambassador to the Philippines Let me know your thoughts or if you need any additional information.','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationDo you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2)Sen Richard Lugar 3)Sen Daniel Inouye 4)Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984 5)Amb Nicholas Platt: former foreign service officer, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1987-1991 6)Amb Frank Wisner: served as Vice Chairman for AIG until retiring in Feb 09, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1991-1992 7)Richard Armitage: former Deputy Secretary of State; involved in the Valerie Plame scandal after acknowledging that he was the one responsible for leaking Plame\'s name to the press 8)Rep Steve Austria (R-OH): first Filipino-American congressman 9)A/S Kurt Campbell 10)Amb Kristie Kenney: current Ambassador to the Philippines Let me know your thoughts or if you need any additional information.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Philippines',13,1,'2269 - C05763054.txt','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationFamily has asked for there not to be a state funeral. Suggestion is that we send a representative and that our ambassador might be best choice. What about a few leading Filipino-Americans? Do you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2) Sen Richard Lugar 3) Sen Daniel Inouye 4) Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationFamily has asked for there not to be a state funeral. Suggestion is that we send a representative and that our ambassador might be best choice. What about a few leading Filipino-Americans? Do you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2) Sen Richard Lugar 3) Sen Daniel Inouye 4) Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Philippines',13,1,'2660 - C05764210.txt','FyiIndonesians cannot do 9. Asking for 10am instead. Philippines will likely be right after. Hope that\'s ok.','FyiIndonesians cannot do 9. Asking for 10am instead. Philippines will likely be right after. Hope that\'s ok.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Philippines',13,1,'2664 - C05764214.txt','CallsOk. Does Eikenberry need to be secure? Eikenberry has asked if u can talk at 9am? Then philippines 9:45 and indonesia immediately after. Ok?','CallsOk. Does Eikenberry need to be secure? Eikenberry has asked if u can talk at 9am? Then philippines 9:45 and indonesia immediately after. Ok?'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Philippines',13,1,'2665 - C05764216.txt','6.5 Earthquake strikes the Philippines (U)(U) (U) The earthquake struck the southern island of Mindanao at 0658 EDT, media report. Embassy Manila reports there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The Operations Center will provide additional details as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','6.5 Earthquake strikes the Philippines (U)(U) (U) The earthquake struck the southern island of Mindanao at 0658 EDT, media report. Embassy Manila reports there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The Operations Center will provide additional details as they become available. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA, 10, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(5.259096653391155,5.259096653391155,2500,'Philippines',13,1,'2921 - C05764690.txt','UNESCO - UpdateHuma, There has been strong movement to Bukova today. Baki is expected to pull out before 4th round at noon our time. The 4th round would end up as final round with Hosni- Bukova (Bulgaria) contest. French Unesco ambassador told our Unesco Anb Killion that France has informed Egypt that they will not support Hosni. France (Quai and Elysee agree) is now openly working for Bukova. Kouchner may try to call S. African support appears to be moving to Bukova. Amb Killion has received a series of calls from African ambassadors as they want credit. We are talkng at Unesco in. Paris and with capital delegations arriving in New York. Key votes: Chile, Phillipines, Argentina, Columbia, Azerbaijan, Mexico. Esther Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/21/2019','UNESCO - UpdateHuma, There has been strong movement to Bukova today. Baki is expected to pull out before 4th round at noon our time. The 4th round would end up as final round with Hosni- Bukova (Bulgaria) contest. French Unesco ambassador told our Unesco Anb Killion that France has informed Egypt that they will not support Hosni. France (Quai and Elysee agree) is now openly working for Bukova. Kouchner may try to call S. African support appears to be moving to Bukova. Amb Killion has received a series of calls from African ambassadors as they want credit. We are talkng at Unesco in. Paris and with capital delegations arriving in New York. Key votes: Chile, Phillipines, Argentina, Columbia, Azerbaijan, Mexico. Esther Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 09/21/2019'),(10.51819330678231,5.259096653391155,2500,'Philippines',13,2,'369 - C05758526.txt','All 3 calls confirmedWill I get info/names for Philipines and Indonesia? All speak english. Ops will connect. In order are: - 9am: Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo. - 9:15am: Indonesian FM Wirajuda. - 9:30am: Thai FM Kasit','All 3 calls confirmedWill I get info/names for Philipines and Indonesia? All speak english. Ops will connect. In order are: - 9am: Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo. - 9:15am: Indonesian FM Wirajuda. - 9:30am: Thai FM Kasit'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Philip_Akot_Akok_Kiir',1,1,'2684 - C05764258.txt','For Joe -- Juba Update Juba UpdateMessage from scott gration Huma, Special Envoy Gration is asking that this message be passed to the Secretary. Secretary Clinton, greetings from Juba, Southern Sudan, where we\'ve just held our latest round of trilateral talks between the Southern People\'s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and National Congress Party (NCP), facilitated by the United States. This update outlines the outcomes of our trilateral and bilateral discussions, and highlights of the some important issues that will influence our planning in the months ahead. In addition, I\'ll pass on some impressions from my visit to the Kenana Sugar Factory that illustrates why I believe we need smarter sanctions for Sudan. SPLM and NCP Agreement Yesterday I witnessed the initialing of a bilateral agreement between the SPLM and NCP, in which the parties laid out points of agreement on ten of the twelve major outstanding issues in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). Culminating three months of negotiations, this agreement documents a shared vision for implementing the Abyei arbitration decision, for moving forward on border demarcation, for completing legal reforms, and for resolving other key issues. If the parties match their words with actions, it will bring them closer to full CPA implementation and to peaceful coexistence. To ensure implementation, we have backed up the agreement with timelines and a stoplight chart that we will use to hold both parties accountable to their words. With this agreement, we can now turn our full attention to resolving the electoral census and the referenda for self-determination. We will resume our trilateral talks in Juba in early September. These two issues are the most controversial and potentially destabilizing challenges facing Sudan. It appears likely that we will ultimately have to raise these politically sensitive issues to the level of the Presidency (President Bashir, Vice President Kiir, and Vice President Taha) to reach final agreement. I will keep you posted on my discussions and the potential for meetings at the Presidency-level in Khartoum or Juba. Looming NCP-SPLM Dilemma 1^1A','For Joe -- Juba Update Juba UpdateMessage from scott gration Huma, Special Envoy Gration is asking that this message be passed to the Secretary. Secretary Clinton, greetings from Juba, Southern Sudan, where we\'ve just held our latest round of trilateral talks between the Southern People\'s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and National Congress Party (NCP), facilitated by the United States. This update outlines the outcomes of our trilateral and bilateral discussions, and highlights of the some important issues that will influence our planning in the months ahead. In addition, I\'ll pass on some impressions from my visit to the Kenana Sugar Factory that illustrates why I believe we need smarter sanctions for Sudan. SPLM and NCP Agreement Yesterday I witnessed the initialing of a bilateral agreement between the SPLM and NCP, in which the parties laid out points of agreement on ten of the twelve major outstanding issues in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). Culminating three months of negotiations, this agreement documents a shared vision for implementing the Abyei arbitration decision, for moving forward on border demarcation, for completing legal reforms, and for resolving other key issues. If the parties match their words with actions, it will bring them closer to full CPA implementation and to peaceful coexistence. To ensure implementation, we have backed up the agreement with timelines and a stoplight chart that we will use to hold both parties accountable to their words. With this agreement, we can now turn our full attention to resolving the electoral census and the referenda for self-determination. We will resume our trilateral talks in Juba in early September. These two issues are the most controversial and potentially destabilizing challenges facing Sudan. It appears likely that we will ultimately have to raise these politically sensitive issues to the level of the Presidency (President Bashir, Vice President Kiir, and Vice President Taha) to reach final agreement. I will keep you posted on my discussions and the potential for meetings at the Presidency-level in Khartoum or Juba. Looming NCP-SPLM Dilemma 1^1A'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Philip_J._Crowley',6,1,'1793 - C05761905.txt','ScheduleThis should have been faxed to house. Here is final schedule: 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Cheryl Mills, Joan Donoghue, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS 11:40 am DEPART State Department En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION Note: 100 people attending the reception, 250 attending the luncheon. Reception called from 11:00am-12:00pm, Luncheon from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Upon arrival, Page Harrington escorts HRC to the tented Garden Terrace, as guests are sitting for the luncheon. HRC sits at the head table. At 12:00pm, Peggy Cifrino, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum event chair, delivers welcoming remarks and introduces Audrey Sheppard, Chair, Board of Directors, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. Audrey Sheppard delivers brief remarks and announces HRC as the receipent of the 2009 Annual Alice Award. HRC proceeds to stage to accept award. HRC gives brief remarks and departs, luncheon program continues.','ScheduleThis should have been faxed to house. Here is final schedule: 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Cheryl Mills, Joan Donoghue, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS 11:40 am DEPART State Department En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION Note: 100 people attending the reception, 250 attending the luncheon. Reception called from 11:00am-12:00pm, Luncheon from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Upon arrival, Page Harrington escorts HRC to the tented Garden Terrace, as guests are sitting for the luncheon. HRC sits at the head table. At 12:00pm, Peggy Cifrino, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum event chair, delivers welcoming remarks and introduces Audrey Sheppard, Chair, Board of Directors, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. Audrey Sheppard delivers brief remarks and announces HRC as the receipent of the 2009 Annual Alice Award. HRC proceeds to stage to accept award. HRC gives brief remarks and departs, luncheon program continues.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Philip_J._Crowley',6,1,'2036 - C05762668.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/7/098:00 am BREAKFAST FOR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING 9:15 am INDIA STRATEGY James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 10:00 am PHONE CALL w/HENRY KISSINGER 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR THREE 11:05 am Treaty Room 11:15 am PRIVATE MEETING w/DAVE STONE 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm POLICY LUNCHEON 2:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm MEETING ONUS/CHINA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office *Kurt Campbell, P.J. Crowley, Cheryl Mills, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Hums Abedin, Jake Sullivan and Derek Chollet 3:15 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ MARK HYMAN 3:45 pm Secretary\'s Office Tbd DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence Tbd ARRIVE Private Residence 7:00 pm PHONE CALL w/JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER NAKASONE Secretary\'s Residence ### 103','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/7/098:00 am BREAKFAST FOR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING 9:15 am INDIA STRATEGY James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 10:00 am PHONE CALL w/HENRY KISSINGER 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR THREE 11:05 am Treaty Room 11:15 am PRIVATE MEETING w/DAVE STONE 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm POLICY LUNCHEON 2:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm MEETING ONUS/CHINA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office *Kurt Campbell, P.J. Crowley, Cheryl Mills, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Hums Abedin, Jake Sullivan and Derek Chollet 3:15 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ MARK HYMAN 3:45 pm Secretary\'s Office Tbd DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence Tbd ARRIVE Private Residence 7:00 pm PHONE CALL w/JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER NAKASONE Secretary\'s Residence ### 103'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Philip_J._Crowley',6,1,'2051 - C05762694.txt','TravelI\'d like to stick w the 8 if we think it will go if not, should we try the train at 6 or 7 if they\'re going if not, I\'d like to try the 7am Monday shuttle as a last resort. How will we decide? Lona and I wanted to check in with you on travel. All the news is reporting (Mario confirming) that travel tomorrow will be messy. All flights to dc till 6pm tomorrow are basically canceled (though the 8pm is still scheduled to go). Mario has asked us to check in tomorrow but as of now, he thinks a monday morning flight might be more reliable. There are trains running but they expect delays, maybe cancellations. Below is lonas draft for monday. Do you want to hold off on making a decision till we know more tomorrow? PREV RON Washingon, DC 8:15 amDEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 amARRIVE State Department 8:25 amPRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 amSecretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 amDAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 amSecretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 amMONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 amPrincipals Conference Room 7516 10:00 amPRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 10:15 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Jim, Jack, Cheryl, Jake and Huma 10:15 amOFFICE TIME','TravelI\'d like to stick w the 8 if we think it will go; if not, should we try the train at 6 or 7 if they\'re going; if not, I\'d like to try the 7am Monday shuttle as a last resort. How will we decide? Lona and I wanted to check in with you on travel. All the news is reporting (Mario confirming) that travel tomorrow will be messy. All flights to dc till 6pm tomorrow are basically canceled (though the 8pm is still scheduled to go). Mario has asked us to check in tomorrow but as of now, he thinks a monday morning flight might be more reliable. There are trains running but they expect delays, maybe cancellations. Below is lonas draft for monday. Do you want to hold off on making a decision till we know more tomorrow? PREV RON Washingon, DC 8:15 amDEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 amARRIVE State Department 8:25 amPRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 amSecretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 amDAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 amSecretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 amMONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 amPrincipals Conference Room 7516 10:00 amPRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 10:15 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Jim, Jack, Cheryl, Jake and Huma 10:15 amOFFICE TIME'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Philip_J._Crowley',6,1,'2157 - C05762843.txt','Speech - PJ Crowley, Sandy, Summary SpeechBelow are PJ\'s comments/edits in this email (i.e., no attachment). All of Sandy\'s were incorporated in the draft you have except his point that: Finally, there needs to be a key para that sets forth the lens through which through which you want the speech to be seen. We actually are still awaiting George\'s comments on ME para. cdm','Speech - PJ Crowley, Sandy, Summary SpeechBelow are PJ\'s comments/edits in this email (i.e., no attachment). All of Sandy\'s were incorporated in the draft you have except his point that: \"Finally, there needs to be a key para that sets forth the lens through which through which you want the speech to be seen.\" We actually are still awaiting George\'s comments on ME para. cdm'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Philip_J._Crowley',6,1,'2450 - C05763757.txt','draft of monday, august 17thAttachments: August.17.09.drafttwo.doc August.17.09.drafttwo.doc>> 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR ELLEN TAUSCHER, 10:20 am UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor','draft of monday, august 17thAttachments: August.17.09.drafttwo.doc August.17.09.drafttwo.doc>> 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR ELLEN TAUSCHER, 10:20 am UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Philip_J._Crowley',6,1,'2504 - C05763901.txt','AP/NKReport: North Korea willing to hold talks with US AP By KWANG-TAE KIM Associated Press Sat Jul 25, 4:51 am ET SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has indicated its interest in holding direct talks with the United States, a news report said, after the two sides traded barbs over Pyongyang\'s nuclear weapons programs at a security forum. We are not against a dialogue. We are not against any negotiation for the issues of common concern, Japan\'s Kyodo news agency quoted North Korean ambassador to the United Nations Sin Son Ho as saying Friday. But the ambassador, speaking in New York, dismissed the possibility of a return to stalled nuclear negotiations involving the two Koreas, the U.S., Japan, China and Russia, saying the six-party talks are gone forever. The U.S. has offered to hold talks with the North within the six-nation process if it returns to the negotiating table and takes irreversible steps for denuclearization. Last weekend, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell indicated that the chances for direct talks between North Korea and the U.S. were slim. Our bilateral negotiations are between the U.S. and South Korea about our collective approach to the North, Campbell told reporters in Seoul. Sin said the five other parties to the nuclear talks cheated North Korea, accusing them of not implementing what they had agreed under a disarmament-for-aid deal. No more details were given in the Kyodo report. Sin was not available for comment Saturday. The North Korean mission to the U.N. declined to comment. North Korea quit the nuclear talks in April to protest a U.N. statement condemning a rocket launch. North Korea insisted it sent a satellite into orbit, while the U.S. and its allies said it was actually a long-range missile test. North Korea conducted its second nuclear test in May and a barrage of missile tests in July, drawing international condemnation and new U.N. sanctions. U.S. and Chinese officials are expected to discuss North Korea\'s nuclear programs and other regional security issues at a strategic dialogue next week in Washington. North Korea will be a significant topic, but obviously one among many, State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said Friday in Washington. The U.S. and North Korea engaged in a sharp war of words earlier this week over U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s recent comment likening the regime in Pyongyang to small children demanding attention. At a regional security conference in Thailand, Clinton also said the North has no friends left. North Korea\'s Foreign Ministry described her Thursday as a funny lady who sometimes looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping. 298','AP/NKReport: North Korea willing to hold talks with US AP By KWANG-TAE KIM Associated Press Sat Jul 25, 4:51 am ET SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea has indicated its interest in holding direct talks with the United States, a news report said, after the two sides traded barbs over Pyongyang\'s nuclear weapons programs at a security forum. \"We are not against a dialogue. We are not against any negotiation for the issues of common concern,\" Japan\'s Kyodo news agency quoted North Korean ambassador to the United Nations Sin Son Ho as saying Friday. But the ambassador, speaking in New York, dismissed the possibility of a return to stalled nuclear negotiations involving the two Koreas, the U.S., Japan, China and Russia, saying \"the six-party talks are gone forever.\" The U.S. has offered to hold talks with the North within the six-nation process if it returns to the negotiating table and takes irreversible steps for denuclearization. Last weekend, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell indicated that the chances for direct talks between North Korea and the U.S. were slim. \"Our bilateral negotiations are between the U.S. and South Korea about our collective approach\" to the North, Campbell told reporters in Seoul. Sin said the five other parties to the nuclear talks \"cheated\" North Korea, accusing them of not implementing what they had agreed under a disarmament-for-aid deal. No more details were given in the Kyodo report. Sin was not available for comment Saturday. The North Korean mission to the U.N. declined to comment. North Korea quit the nuclear talks in April to protest a U.N. statement condemning a rocket launch. North Korea insisted it sent a satellite into orbit, while the U.S. and its allies said it was actually a long-range missile test. North Korea conducted its second nuclear test in May and a barrage of missile tests in July, drawing international condemnation and new U.N. sanctions. U.S. and Chinese officials are expected to discuss North Korea\'s nuclear programs and other regional security issues at a strategic dialogue next week in Washington. \"North Korea will be a significant topic, but obviously one among many,\" State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said Friday in Washington. The U.S. and North Korea engaged in a sharp war of words earlier this week over U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s recent comment likening the regime in Pyongyang to \"small children\" demanding attention. At a regional security conference in Thailand, Clinton also said the North \"has no friends left.\" North Korea\'s Foreign Ministry described her Thursday as \"a funny lady\" who sometimes \"looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping.\" 298'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Philosophical_realism',1,1,'2119 - C05762786.txt','OpEd I A Dose of Realism in Honsuras By Edward Schumacher-MatosVery interesting. This will appear in tomorrow\'s Post. Washington Post I A Dose of Realism in Honduras By Edward Schumacher-Matos Sunday, July 12, 2009 Sometimes you have to give political leaders credit. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are on the verge of achieving their own coup in Honduras and advancing American interests with a deftness not seen from Washington in many years. The president\'s reference to Honduras during his trip to Moscow reflects how the small Central American country is but a pawn as the administration pushes the reset button globally and in the hemisphere. Justice may not be totally served in Honduras, but the country is likely to end up better off anyway. America cannot and should not seek to impose any system of government on any other country, Obama said in Russia, nor would we presume to choose which party or individual should run a country. . . . Even as we meet here today, America supports now the restoration of the democratically elected president of Honduras, even though he has strongly opposed American policies. We do so not because we agree with him. We do so because we respect the universal principle that people should choose their own leaders.','OpEd I A Dose of Realism in Honsuras By Edward Schumacher-MatosVery interesting. This will appear in tomorrow\'s Post. Washington Post I A Dose of Realism in Honduras By Edward Schumacher-Matos Sunday, July 12, 2009 Sometimes you have to give political leaders credit. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are on the verge of achieving their own coup in Honduras and advancing American interests with a deftness not seen from Washington in many years. The president\'s reference to Honduras during his trip to Moscow reflects how the small Central American country is but a pawn as the administration pushes the reset button globally and in the hemisphere. Justice may not be totally served in Honduras, but the country is likely to end up better off anyway. \"America cannot and should not seek to impose any system of government on any other country,\" Obama said in Russia, \"nor would we presume to choose which party or individual should run a country. . . . Even as we meet here today, America supports now the restoration of the democratically elected president of Honduras, even though he has strongly opposed American policies. We do so not because we agree with him. We do so because we respect the universal principle that people should choose their own leaders.\"'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Phil_Gordon',3,1,'2206 - C05762908.txt','London ConferenceHolbrooke just told me he was going to London on 1/6 w Lute, Liz Sherwood-Randall and, maybe, Michele Flournoy. Do you think Phil Gordon and Jack or you should go?','London ConferenceHolbrooke just told me he was going to London on 1/6 w Lute, Liz Sherwood-Randall and, maybe, Michele Flournoy. Do you think Phil Gordon and Jack or you should go?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Phil_Gordon',3,1,'2208 - C05762910.txt','London ConferenceOk. I do believe he should be accompanied. Let me think about who would be best. Holbrooke just told me he was going to London on 1/6 w Lute, Liz Sherwood-Randall and, maybe, Michele Flournoy. Do you think Phil Gordon and Jack or you should go?','London ConferenceOk. I do believe he should be accompanied. Let me think about who would be best. Holbrooke just told me he was going to London on 1/6 w Lute, Liz Sherwood-Randall and, maybe, Michele Flournoy. Do you think Phil Gordon and Jack or you should go?'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Phil_Gordon',3,1,'2722 - C05764334.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 9/2/0910:00 am DEPART OTR Residence En route LaGuardia Airport [drive time: 2 hours, 40 minutes] 12:40 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 1:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2175 En route Washington National Airport 2:06 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 2:15 pm DEPART Washington National Airport En route State Department 2:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:30 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm MEETING w/AMBASSADOR BOB BRADTKE AND A/S PHIL GORDON 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm FAREWELL CALL w/CLINT WILLIAMSON (S/VVCI) 3:40 pm Secretary\'s Office *Official photo preceding. 3:45 pm MEETING w/LISSA MUSCATINE 4:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/NSC ADVISOR GENERAL JAMES JONES 5:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm MEETING w/ANNE MARIE SLAUGHTER 6:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm DEPART State Department En route Private Residence 6:40 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 30','Mini Schedule Wednesday 9/2/0910:00 am DEPART OTR Residence En route LaGuardia Airport [drive time: 2 hours, 40 minutes] 12:40 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 1:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2175 En route Washington National Airport 2:06 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 2:15 pm DEPART Washington National Airport En route State Department 2:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:30 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm MEETING w/AMBASSADOR BOB BRADTKE AND A/S PHIL GORDON 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm FAREWELL CALL w/CLINT WILLIAMSON (S/VVCI) 3:40 pm Secretary\'s Office *Official photo preceding. 3:45 pm MEETING w/LISSA MUSCATINE 4:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/NSC ADVISOR GENERAL JAMES JONES 5:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm MEETING w/ANNE MARIE SLAUGHTER 6:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm DEPART State Department En route Private Residence 6:40 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 30'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Phil_Gordon_(politician)',4,1,'1298 - C05760685.txt','Nominees ConfirmedFYI Just a couple of minutes ago, the Senate confirmed the following nominees: Cal. #37 ? Timothy Geithner to be Governor of the IMF, etc. Cal. #38 ? Richard Verma to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Leg Affairs Cal. #39 ? Esther Brimmer to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Intl Organization Affairs Cal. #41 ? Rose Gottemoeller to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Verification Cal. #42 ? Karl Eikenberry to be Ambassador to Afghanistan Cal. #44 ? Melanne Verveer to be Ambassador at Large for Women\'s Global Affairs Neither Chris Hill nor Phil Gordon. were confirmed this time around. Leader Reid explained that a vote on Hill\'s nomination will occur when the Senate reconvenes on Monday, April 20th. We need to find out more on the status of Gordon\'s nomination. Thanks. 33','Nominees ConfirmedFYI Just a couple of minutes ago, the Senate confirmed the following nominees: Cal. #37 ? Timothy Geithner to be Governor of the IMF, etc. Cal. #38 ? Richard Verma to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Leg Affairs Cal. #39 ? Esther Brimmer to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Intl Organization Affairs Cal. #41 ? Rose Gottemoeller to be Assistant Secretary of State ? Verification Cal. #42 ? Karl Eikenberry to be Ambassador to Afghanistan Cal. #44 ? Melanne Verveer to be Ambassador at Large for Women\'s Global Affairs Neither Chris Hill nor Phil Gordon. were confirmed this time around. Leader Reid explained that a vote on Hill\'s nomination will occur when the Senate reconvenes on Monday, April 20th. We need to find out more on the status of Gordon\'s nomination. Thanks. 33'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Phil_Gordon_(politician)',4,1,'1799 - C05761913.txt','Phil gordon was confirmed by the Senate this evening15','Phil gordon was confirmed by the Senate this evening15'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Phil_Gordon_(politician)',4,1,'2197 - C05762894.txt','Secure faxOk. No need to rush it if you can\'t get info just tell me what day we would leave and return. Thx. Because of time difference, reaching all the embassies is challenging but I can type up something quickly and send somethig latter this afternoon so long as you know its all completely tentative. lm doing a call in a few minutes with and then have a call with phil Gordon to review EUR priorities cause we will be in Europe in less than a month, and it turns out that merkel is less flexible with dates than we thought. B6 When will you be ready to talk schedule? Yes line dropped Rest is coming now Only Napolitano memo came thru.','Secure faxOk. No need to rush it if you can\'t get info just tell me what day we would leave and return. Thx. Because of time difference, reaching all the embassies is challenging but I can type up something quickly and send somethig latter this afternoon so long as you know its all completely tentative. lm doing a call in a few minutes with and then have a call with phil Gordon to review EUR priorities cause we will be in Europe in less than a month, and it turns out that merkel is less flexible with dates than we thought. B6 When will you be ready to talk schedule? Yes line dropped Rest is coming now Only Napolitano memo came thru.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Phil_Gordon_(politician)',4,1,'3753 - C05766672.txt','Secure faxB6 Because of time difference, reaching all the embassies is challenging but I can type up something quickly and send somethig latter this afternoon so long as you know its all completely tentative. lm doing a call in a few minutes with and then have a call with phil Gordon to review EUR priorities cause we will be in Europe in less than a month, and it turns out that merkel is less flexible with dates than we thought. When will you be ready to talk schedule? Yes line dropped Rest is coming now Only Napolitano memo came thru. In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano','Secure faxB6 Because of time difference, reaching all the embassies is challenging but I can type up something quickly and send somethig latter this afternoon so long as you know its all completely tentative. lm doing a call in a few minutes with and then have a call with phil Gordon to review EUR priorities cause we will be in Europe in less than a month, and it turns out that merkel is less flexible with dates than we thought. When will you be ready to talk schedule? Yes line dropped Rest is coming now Only Napolitano memo came thru. In approx 5 minutes, there is a secure fax coming with the following: 1. Action memo that proposes a call to Gates 2. Memo from Sec. Napolitano'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Phnom_Penh',1,1,'2048 - C05762690.txt','Cambodia Returns 20 Uighurs to ChinaFyi (SBU) The Cambodian Ministry of Interior confirmed 20 Uighurs departed on a charter flight to China at 0915 EST / 2115 local, according to Embassy Phnom Penh. The whereabouts of two other Uighurs who had previously fled are unknown. Post adds the two are carrying letters of protection from the UNHCR. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Cambodia Returns 20 Uighurs to ChinaFyi (SBU) The Cambodian Ministry of Interior confirmed 20 Uighurs departed on a charter flight to China at 0915 EST / 2115 local, according to Embassy Phnom Penh. The whereabouts of two other Uighurs who had previously fled are unknown. Post adds the two are carrying letters of protection from the UNHCR. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Phoney_War',1,1,'2715 - C05764318.txt','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away. Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.','H: Afghan. SidHillary: FYI: I found this one of the most sensible and informed brief articles on Afghanistan. Patrick Cockburn, of the London Independent, is one of the best informed on-the-ground journalists. He was almost always correct on Iraq. Sid Patrick Cockburn: To say this war must be won in a year is nonsense http://www.independent co.uk/opinion/commentators/patrick-cockbum-to-say-this-war-must-be-won- in-a-year-is-nonsense-1799296.html Thursday, 8 October 2009 SPONSORED LINKS: Eight years ago I was standing on a hill 50 miles north of Kabul watching the flashes in the night sky as the US air strikes started again st the Taliban front line. There were a few ineffective puffs of fire from Taliban anti-aircraft guns which could do nothing against the bombs and missiles raining down on them. It was a strange war to cover, not least because so little real fighting took place. The reputation of the Afghan fighting man is partly based on agilely joining the winning side at the right moment. In the meantime they don\'t fight too hard for anybody and try to avoid getting killed. The US and British press mostly reported the war of 2001 as a real military conflict and rather missed the point that the Taliban had just gone home. I remember visiting the former headquarters of a Taliban armoured brigade in the city of Ghazni south west of Kabul. The tanks and armoured vehicles had all been smashed to pieces by American bombs, but when I asked local people how many men the Taliban had lost, I was told \"none at all. They could see what was going to happen so they just ran away.\" Just as the US military victory of 2001 was overstated, so eight years later is the sense of military crisis which is being busily stoked by Gen Stanley A McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan. In Washington military officials are quoted as saying that the war will be won or lost in the next twelve months. This is nonsense. The Taliban have been able to advance so rapidly in the last three years because they have Pakistani backing and because of the spectacular political and military weakness of President Hamid Karzai\'s government. But the Taliban draw all their strength from the Pashtun community, which makes up 42 per cent of the Afghan population. They will have great difficulty advancing into areas occupied by the other 58 per cent of the population where there is a Tajik, Hazara or Uzbek majority.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Phone_tag',2,1,'1986 - C05762584.txt','SchumerChuck schumer called me cause he\'s been playing phone tag with hrc. He wanted to talk to her about the problem the bank of ny is having in russia. He didn\'t realize she wasn\'t going. When I told him she wasn\'t, he said he wanted to talk to Bill and ask you to raise this issue with russian officials. Bill, are you able to call him and I will tell hrc you are calling back? Cell is or ops can reach him. 36','SchumerChuck schumer called me cause he\'s been playing phone tag with hrc. He wanted to talk to her about the problem the bank of ny is having in russia. He didn\'t realize she wasn\'t going. When I told him she wasn\'t, he said he wanted to talk to Bill and ask you to raise this issue with russian officials. Bill, are you able to call him and I will tell hrc you are calling back? Cell is or ops can reach him. 36'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Phone_tag',2,1,'1987 - C05762585.txt','SchumerFyi Nita lowey also just called again. Said she\'s going into an event and will be out of pocket for a few hours. Talked to Sen Schumer. Told him I\'m glad to raise in Moscow, and will let him know how it goes. I\'m familiar with Bank of NY case from my time as ambassador, and talked to BoNY President last week. Have a good weekend. Bill Chuck schumer called me cause he\'s been playing phone tag with hrc. He wanted to talk to her about the problem the bank of ny is having in russia. He didn\'t realize she wasn\'t going. When I told him she wasn\'t, he said he wanted to talk to Bill and ask you to raise this issue with russian officials. Bill, are you able to call him and I will tell hrc you are calling back? Cell is or ops can reach him. v 37','SchumerFyi Nita lowey also just called again. Said she\'s going into an event and will be out of pocket for a few hours. Talked to Sen Schumer. Told him I\'m glad to raise in Moscow, and will let him know how it goes. I\'m familiar with Bank of NY case from my time as ambassador, and talked to BoNY President last week. Have a good weekend. Bill Chuck schumer called me cause he\'s been playing phone tag with hrc. He wanted to talk to her about the problem the bank of ny is having in russia. He didn\'t realize she wasn\'t going. When I told him she wasn\'t, he said he wanted to talk to Bill and ask you to raise this issue with russian officials. Bill, are you able to call him and I will tell hrc you are calling back? Cell is or ops can reach him. v 37'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Photo_op',5,1,'1535 - C05761329.txt','Mini Schedule Thursday, 4/23/098:10 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 8:30 am En route Rayburn House Office Building . 8:30 am ARRIVE Rayburn House Office Building 9:00 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 12:00 pm ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS Rayburn H.O.B. Room 2359 12:05 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:25 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR POTUS/VP MEETING 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:50 pm VIDEOTAPE MESSAGE FOR WORLD MALARIA DAY (T) 2:00 pm Marshall Room 2:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ANN HENRY 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/THAI FOREIGN MINISTER KASIT PIROMYA 3:00pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding 3:15 pm REMARKS AT TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY EVENT 3:45 pm Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Called for 3:00 PM. 3:50 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 3:55 pm ARRIVE White House 4:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VP BIDEN 4:30 pm Oval Office 4:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 4:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 4:40 pm OFFICE TIME 5:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:15 pm MEETING w/THE AGA KHAN, SPLRTUAL LEADER OF 5:35 pm SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI MUSLIMS Secretary\'s Office *Official Photo preceding meeting 5:45 pm MEETING w/BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED NATIONS 6:15 pm FOUNDATION James Monroe Rill, 8th Floor (T). Official Photo preceding mtg. 6:25 pm PHOTO OP w/DANISH MINISTER FOR DEVELOPMENT 26','Mini Schedule Thursday, 4/23/098:10 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 8:30 am En route Rayburn House Office Building . 8:30 am ARRIVE Rayburn House Office Building 9:00 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 12:00 pm ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS Rayburn H.O.B. Room 2359 12:05 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:25 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR POTUS/VP MEETING 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:50 pm VIDEOTAPE MESSAGE FOR WORLD MALARIA DAY (T) 2:00 pm Marshall Room 2:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ANN HENRY 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/THAI FOREIGN MINISTER KASIT PIROMYA 3:00pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding 3:15 pm REMARKS AT TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY EVENT 3:45 pm Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Called for 3:00 PM. 3:50 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 3:55 pm ARRIVE White House 4:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VP BIDEN 4:30 pm Oval Office 4:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 4:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 4:40 pm OFFICE TIME 5:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:15 pm MEETING w/THE AGA KHAN, SPLRTUAL LEADER OF 5:35 pm SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI MUSLIMS Secretary\'s Office *Official Photo preceding meeting 5:45 pm MEETING w/BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED NATIONS 6:15 pm FOUNDATION James Monroe Rill, 8th Floor (T). Official Photo preceding mtg. 6:25 pm PHOTO OP w/DANISH MINISTER FOR DEVELOPMENT 26'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Photo_op',5,1,'1798 - C05761912.txt','Mini Schedule 5/14/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:00 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:00 am PHONE CALL w/GHANAIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MUMUNI 9:15 am Secretary\'s Office 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PHONE CALL w/SAUDI PRINCE SAUD AL-FAISAL 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/LATVIAN PRESIDENT VALDIS ZATLERS 11:30 am Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:30 am BRIEF MEETING/PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR 11:50 am PARTICIPANTS James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 12:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ DOUG HATTAWAY 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ PHIL LEVINE 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ ROY SPENCE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/IVIALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Y.B. DATUK 3:00 pm ANIFAH bin HAJI AMAN Secy\'s Conf Rm. *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:00 pm PRESS AVAILABILITY w/MALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:15 pm Y.B. DATUK ANIFAH bin HAM AMAN Treaty Room 3:30 pm MEETING w/ELIZABETH BAGLEY AND KRIS BALDERSTON 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm OFFICE TIME 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 5/14/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:00 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:00 am PHONE CALL w/GHANAIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MUMUNI 9:15 am Secretary\'s Office 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PHONE CALL w/SAUDI PRINCE SAUD AL-FAISAL 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/LATVIAN PRESIDENT VALDIS ZATLERS 11:30 am Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:30 am BRIEF MEETING/PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR 11:50 am PARTICIPANTS James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 12:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ DOUG HATTAWAY 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ PHIL LEVINE 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ ROY SPENCE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/IVIALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Y.B. DATUK 3:00 pm ANIFAH bin HAJI AMAN Secy\'s Conf Rm. *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:00 pm PRESS AVAILABILITY w/MALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:15 pm Y.B. DATUK ANIFAH bin HAM AMAN Treaty Room 3:30 pm MEETING w/ELIZABETH BAGLEY AND KRIS BALDERSTON 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm OFFICE TIME 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Photo_op',5,1,'1817 - C05761995.txt','Mini schedule 5-15-098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFIN 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am (t) PHONE CALL w/INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER PRANAB 9:30 am (t) KUMAR MUKEFUEE Secretary\'s Office? 9:30 am MEETING w/DOUG HATTAWAY 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:05 am PHOTO OP w/ KEVIN GATELY & DAUGHTER 10:10 amSecretary\'s Office *Kevin works for Lew Lukens. 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/DEFENSE SECRETARY GATES AND 11:15 am GENERAL JONES White House Situation Room 11:30 am DEPART White House, En route State Department 11:45 am OFFICE TIME 12:50 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:55 pm DEPART State Department En route White House 1:00 pm ARRIVE White House 1:05 pmWEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 1:35 pmOval Office 1:40 pmDEPART White House *En route State Department 1:45 pmARRIVE State Department 2:00 pmS WEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR IVO DAALDER, 75','Mini schedule 5-15-098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFIN 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am (t) PHONE CALL w/INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER PRANAB 9:30 am (t) KUMAR MUKEFUEE Secretary\'s Office? 9:30 am MEETING w/DOUG HATTAWAY 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:05 am PHOTO OP w/ KEVIN GATELY & DAUGHTER 10:10 amSecretary\'s Office *Kevin works for Lew Lukens. 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/DEFENSE SECRETARY GATES AND 11:15 am GENERAL JONES White House Situation Room 11:30 am DEPART White House, En route State Department 11:45 am OFFICE TIME 12:50 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:55 pm DEPART State Department En route White House 1:00 pm ARRIVE White House 1:05 pmWEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 1:35 pmOval Office 1:40 pmDEPART White House *En route State Department 1:45 pmARRIVE State Department 2:00 pmS WEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR IVO DAALDER, 75'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Photo_op',5,1,'1945 - C05762526.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/1/098:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PHOTO w/JOSE VILLARREAL, NOMINEE FOR COMMISSIONER 9:25 am GENERAL, SHANGHAI EXPO 2010 Secretary\'s Outer Office 9:25 am PHOTO OP w/ WANDA, GREGORY, & NATIKA WASHINGTON Secy\'s Outer Office *Natilca works for Lew Lukens, Wanda and Gregory are her parents. 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES AND SECRETARY GATES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:45 am White House Situation Room 11:45 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR US AMBASSADOR TO IRELAND, 12:20 pm DANIEL ROONEY Treaty Room *Approx. 30 ppl. expected. 12:30 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD MORNINGSTAR 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00pm MEETING w/AMB. DAVID CHOQUEHUANCA, MINISTER OF FOREIGN 2:30 pm AFFAIRS, BOLIVIA Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:45pm MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARY ERIC SCHWARTZ 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm HOLD FOR ROSEMARIE 3:20 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/HUMA AND LONA 3:45pm Secretary\'s Office 4:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/EILEEN CHAMBERLIN DONOHOE 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY PRIME MINISTER 5:15 pm SALAM FAYYAD Secretary\'s Outer Office *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 5:20 pm DEPART State Department En Route White House. 5:30 pm ARRIVE White House 5:30 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ POTUS 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Private Residence 2','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/1/098:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PHOTO w/JOSE VILLARREAL, NOMINEE FOR COMMISSIONER 9:25 am GENERAL, SHANGHAI EXPO 2010 Secretary\'s Outer Office 9:25 am PHOTO OP w/ WANDA, GREGORY, & NATIKA WASHINGTON Secy\'s Outer Office *Natilca works for Lew Lukens, Wanda and Gregory are her parents. 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES AND SECRETARY GATES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:45 am White House Situation Room 11:45 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR US AMBASSADOR TO IRELAND, 12:20 pm DANIEL ROONEY Treaty Room *Approx. 30 ppl. expected. 12:30 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD MORNINGSTAR 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00pm MEETING w/AMB. DAVID CHOQUEHUANCA, MINISTER OF FOREIGN 2:30 pm AFFAIRS, BOLIVIA Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:45pm MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARY ERIC SCHWARTZ 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm HOLD FOR ROSEMARIE 3:20 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/HUMA AND LONA 3:45pm Secretary\'s Office 4:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/EILEEN CHAMBERLIN DONOHOE 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY PRIME MINISTER 5:15 pm SALAM FAYYAD Secretary\'s Outer Office *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 5:20 pm DEPART State Department \"En Route White House. 5:30 pm ARRIVE White House 5:30 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ POTUS 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:50 pm DEPART State Department \"En route Private Residence 2'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Photo_op',5,1,'2036 - C05762668.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/7/098:00 am BREAKFAST FOR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING 9:15 am INDIA STRATEGY James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 10:00 am PHONE CALL w/HENRY KISSINGER 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR THREE 11:05 am Treaty Room 11:15 am PRIVATE MEETING w/DAVE STONE 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm POLICY LUNCHEON 2:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm MEETING ONUS/CHINA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office *Kurt Campbell, P.J. Crowley, Cheryl Mills, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Hums Abedin, Jake Sullivan and Derek Chollet 3:15 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ MARK HYMAN 3:45 pm Secretary\'s Office Tbd DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence Tbd ARRIVE Private Residence 7:00 pm PHONE CALL w/JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER NAKASONE Secretary\'s Residence ### 103','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/7/098:00 am BREAKFAST FOR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING 9:15 am INDIA STRATEGY James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 10:00 am PHONE CALL w/HENRY KISSINGER 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR THREE 11:05 am Treaty Room 11:15 am PRIVATE MEETING w/DAVE STONE 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm POLICY LUNCHEON 2:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm MEETING ONUS/CHINA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office *Kurt Campbell, P.J. Crowley, Cheryl Mills, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Hums Abedin, Jake Sullivan and Derek Chollet 3:15 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ MARK HYMAN 3:45 pm Secretary\'s Office Tbd DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence Tbd ARRIVE Private Residence 7:00 pm PHONE CALL w/JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER NAKASONE Secretary\'s Residence ### 103'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'PHP',3,1,'1078 - C05760319.txt','Admiral PlattI have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel.., he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.comh Visit Pea Ridge Confidential, My Personal Blog <http://pearidgeconfidential.blogspot.comh','Admiral PlattI have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel.., he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.comh Visit Pea Ridge Confidential, My Personal Blog <http://pearidgeconfidential.blogspot.comh'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'PHP',3,1,'3262 - C05765730.txt','Admiral PlattSee if you can get a copy of the intro Navy Sec Mabus gave me that\'s referred to below. I have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel... he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.com/>','Admiral PlattSee if you can get a copy of the intro Navy Sec Mabus gave me that\'s referred to below. I have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel... he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.com/>'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'PHP',3,1,'3266 - C05765741.txt','Admiral PlattSee if you can get a copy of the intro Navy Sec Mabus gave me that\'s referred to below. I have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel... he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.com/>','Admiral PlattSee if you can get a copy of the intro Navy Sec Mabus gave me that\'s referred to below. I have breakfast this morning with Adm. Platt at the Army/Navy Club... he said he attended the NY event launching the new vessel... he applauds your comments... and noted that the Secretary of the Navy gave you quite the stirring intro... the Admiral sends his finest to you... Burns Strider Founding Partner The Eleison Group Join Me on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1279552305&ref=name> Follow Me on Twitter <http://twitter.com/BStrider> Visit The Eleison Group Website <http://www.eleisongroup.com/>'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Physical_therapy',1,1,'2443 - C05763746.txt','RecoveryGreat you can begin PT- one of the best things in life for broken parts and aching bodies! Agree merger is a positive with good possibilities. Nice to see you named best cabinet member in Washingtonian since job is so tough and world generally conspires to make it tougher. Finally getting your whole team on board should help. Will save any issue discussion or thoughts for other than email. Keep taking care and, hopefully, the only fireworks this weekend will be in American communities. Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washin on DC 20005 * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry Wendy-- Thanks for your good wishes. 1 am finally on the mend and starting physical therapy. One word of advice--watch where you step! I was very excited by the announced merger w Sandy\'s firm which sounds like a win-win for all. I miss seeing you and hope we can remedy that soon. Happy 4th! Hope you came through the surgery well and will somehow find five minutes for recovery! Feel better soon. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management','RecoveryGreat you can begin PT- one of the best things in life for broken parts and aching bodies! Agree merger is a positive with good possibilities. Nice to see you named best cabinet member in Washingtonian since job is so tough and world generally conspires to make it tougher. Finally getting your whole team on board should help. Will save any issue discussion or thoughts for other than email. Keep taking care and, hopefully, the only fireworks this weekend will be in American communities. Wendy R. Sherman Albright Stonebridge Group* 1101 New York Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washin on DC 20005 * On June 25, 2009, Stonebridge International and The Albright Group announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group. For the time being, all contact information remains the same. Once we complete the transition, we will inform you of our new contact details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing our work with you. sent from Blackberry Wendy-- Thanks for your good wishes. 1 am finally on the mend and starting physical therapy. One word of advice--watch where you step! I was very excited by the announced merger w Sandy\'s firm which sounds like a win-win for all. I miss seeing you and hope we can remedy that soon. Happy 4th! Hope you came through the surgery well and will somehow find five minutes for recovery! Feel better soon. Wendy Wendy R. Sherman Principal The Albright Group LLC Albright Capital Management'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Physician',2,1,'3091 - C05765000.txt','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about death panels. As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.','Devin and I wandered into a corner of the health care debate on Saturday in the Post....Counseling That Helps the Dying Live By Devin Talbott and Strobe Talbott Saturday, August 29, 2009 Many opponents of health-care reform have concentrated their fire on a provision in House legislation that would provide for government reimbursement to doctors who offer end-of-life counseling. How our society deals with those confronting death is understandably controversial. Unfortunately, the debate has degenerated into a cacophony of demagoguery and distortion, including invocations of Hitler and fear-mongering about \"death panels.\" As a result of these attacks, a number of senators who are key to determining what bill will emerge from Congress have abandoned support for end-of-life counseling. Our family\'s experience this year provided a vivid perspective on the value of that service and the misguidedness of the campaign against it. Brooke Shearer -- wife, mother and grandmother -- had been fighting cancer for more than a year. She had undergone major surgery, numerous scans and biopsies, and two debilitating courses of chemotherapy. Her doctors were among the best in their fields. Their expertise did not, however, extend to the fine points of, and latest advances in, pain management. Brooke was determined to maintain the highest possible quality of her own life and that of her family for whatever time we had together. With that goal in mind, she sought advice and treatment from palliative-care specialists at Washington Home and Community Hospices. Their ingenuity and skill in adjusting her medications significantly alleviated her discomfort in her final months. Working closely with her primary physicians, the hospice staff helped Brooke anticipate the likely course of her disease in a way that allowed her to make decisions and exercise a degree of control over both her own condition and our family\'s adjustment to it. When her oncologist concluded that chemotherapy was not working, Brooke put herself fully into the hands of Washington Home as an outpatient. Regular house calls by hospice doctors, nurses and social workers enabled her to stay active on professional projects, spend time with friends and family, and end her life at home, which was a considerable comfort to her and to us. These, not issues of cost, were the principal considerations for our family. However, controlling the cost of health care -- especially in the last year of life -- is an important part of the current national debate. Therefore it is worth noting that Brooke\'s treatment in the last stages of her illness was far less expensive than it had been in the previous year.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Physician',2,1,'3219 - C05765650.txt','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred smart power foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as ridiculous, a nightmare, and frustrating beyond words. $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred \"smart power\" foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as \"ridiculous,\" \"a nightmare,\" and \"frustrating beyond words.\" $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Picture_of_You_(Boyzone_song)',2,1,'1378 - C05760834.txt','Happy Easter Happy easterYou betcha Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Not only salute, but mark the fact that the rescue/miracle/resurrection took place on Easter! See you soon, I hope. As Super news re rescue of our. Merchant. B6 They were carrying our. forign aid food and S000 good the old. E mail is working----great to connect. Marine. Capt. I am very close to the unions of which crew are memebers. VERY proud to do it( let\'s. Salute. Them the. Navy and the. Mission Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Happy Easter, my friend. I will let you know about questions for my testimony closer to the date. Great hearing from you but not as good as seeing and talking w you. As ever, H Best wishes to you and all of the clintons. All of us say a. Hearty. Hello and so proud of what you are doing----you are missed in the senate and by me. But you sure are needed where you are. I will be @ your. Foreign. Ops. Hearing. Let me know any questions you want me to askto help get your needs/message across. Loved picture of you+obama on. The. Lawn. Time for. Spring and the resurrection. As always. Your Pal Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Cl','Happy Easter Happy easterYou betcha Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Not only salute, but mark the fact that the rescue/miracle/resurrection took place on Easter! See you soon, I hope. As Super news re rescue of our. Merchant. B6 They were carrying our. forign aid food and S000 good the old. E mail is working----great to connect. Marine. Capt. I am very close to the unions of which crew are memebers. VERY proud to do it( let\'s. Salute. Them the. Navy and the. Mission Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Happy Easter, my friend. I will let you know about questions for my testimony closer to the date. Great hearing from you but not as good as seeing and talking w you. As ever, H Best wishes to you and all of the clintons. All of us say a. Hearty. Hello and so proud of what you are doing----you are missed in the senate and by me. But you sure are needed where you are. I will be @ your. Foreign. Ops. Hearing. Let me know any questions you want me to askto help get your needs/message across. Loved picture of you+obama on. The. Lawn. Time for. Spring and the resurrection. As always. Your Pal Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Cl'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Picture_of_You_(Boyzone_song)',2,1,'3691 - C05766557.txt','looking goodThere is a very elegant picture of you on the front page of the IHT. AM Anne-Marie Slaughter Director of Policy Planning U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2972','looking goodThere is a very elegant picture of you on the front page of the IHT. AM Anne-Marie Slaughter Director of Policy Planning U.S. Department of State (202) 647-2972'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Piece_of_Cake_(manga)',1,1,'3697 - C05766568.txt','IG report press coverageThat is great news about the A/S. I am so grateful for having had this opportunity. It has been a formative experience. Thank you for having such faith in me. Maura: This has really been great work. Thanks for keeping everyone focused and organized and together during the storm, especially after Miller left, and for providing the leadership to start implementing the changes before the report was done to create such a good outcome. In short ? thanks for stepping up and being you. Help is on the way though she likely won\'t be confirmed for a bit but you\'ve done such a great job as Acting through this process that it will be a piece of cake to stand on your head until the A/S arrives. cdm I am happy to report that thus far the press on the IG report has been as good as I could have hoped. Last night CNN.com and two PA papers (Phili Inquirer and Times Tribune) did quick same day stories. CNN.com did a surprisingly mild piece and used an old Pi quote. Today the AP ran a story after interviewing me and it turned out well ?focus on importance of the program, steps we have/will take, and acknowledgement that problems needed fixing. Sen. Casey also put out a press release giving the Department credit for taking action adding that more action is needed and he is encouraged by the new leadership of U/S McHale (that made me a little sad dog, but not enough to dampen my huge relief that this is so boring to everyone!). State Dept IG: Exchange programs need closer watch Oct 23 04:27 PM US/Eastern','IG report press coverageThat is great news about the A/S. I am so grateful for having had this opportunity. It has been a formative experience. Thank you for having such faith in me. Maura: This has really been great work. Thanks for keeping everyone focused and organized and together during the storm, especially after Miller left, and for providing the leadership to start implementing the changes before the report was done to create such a good outcome. In short ? thanks for stepping up and being you. Help is on the way though she likely won\'t be confirmed for a bit but you\'ve done such a great job as Acting through this process that it will be a piece of cake to stand on your head until the A/S arrives. cdm I am happy to report that thus far the press on the IG report has been as good as I could have hoped. Last night CNN.com and two PA papers (Phili Inquirer and Times Tribune) did quick same day stories. CNN.com did a surprisingly mild piece and used an old Pi quote. Today the AP ran a story after interviewing me and it turned out well ?focus on importance of the program, steps we have/will take, and acknowledgement that problems needed fixing. Sen. Casey also put out a press release giving the Department credit for taking action adding that more action is needed and he is encouraged \"by the new leadership of U/S McHale\" (that made me a little sad dog, but not enough to dampen my huge relief that this is so boring to everyone!). State Dept IG: Exchange programs need closer watch Oct 23 04:27 PM US/Eastern'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Piece_of_Cake_(TV_series)',1,1,'3647 - C05766463.txt','IG report press coverageMaura: This has really been great work. Thanks for keeping everyone focused and organized and together during the storm, especially after Miller left, and for providing the leadership to start implementing the changes before the report was done to create such a good outcome. In short ? thanks for stepping up and being you. Help is on the way though she likely won\'t be confirmed for a bit but you\'ve done such a great job as Acting through this process that it will be a piece of cake to stand on your head until the A/S arrives. cdm I am happy to report that thus far the press on the IG report has been as good as I could have hoped. Last night CNN.com and two PA papers (Phili Inquirer and Times Tribune) did quick same day stories. CNN.com did a surprisingly mild piece and used an old 1 3.1 quote. Today the AP ran a story after interviewing me and it turned out well ?focus on importance of the program, steps we have/will take, and acknowledgement that problems needed fixing. Sen. Casey also put out a press release giving the Department credit for taking action adding that more action is needed and he is encouraged by the new leadership of U/S McHale (that made me a little sad dog, but not enough to dampen my huge relief that this is so boring to everyone!). State Dept IG: Exchange programs need closer watch Oct 23 04:27 PM US/Eastern By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Writer SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) - The nation\'s foreign exchange student programs need better federal oversight, the State Department\'s internal watchdog concludes in a new report following a scandal in which students were placed in shoddy homes in Pennsylvania. Acting Inspector General Harold Geisel said in the report, released this week, the department\'s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has largely abdicated its responsibility to ensure the well-being of thousands of exchange students who come to the United States each year. Instead, the sponsoring organizations themselves have been left to monitor their own programs and self-report problems to federal regulators, the report said. There are insufficient dedicated resources at ECA to conduct effective oversight of youth exchange programs, the report said.','IG report press coverageMaura: This has really been great work. Thanks for keeping everyone focused and organized and together during the storm, especially after Miller left, and for providing the leadership to start implementing the changes before the report was done to create such a good outcome. In short ? thanks for stepping up and being you. Help is on the way though she likely won\'t be confirmed for a bit but you\'ve done such a great job as Acting through this process that it will be a piece of cake to stand on your head until the A/S arrives. cdm I am happy to report that thus far the press on the IG report has been as good as I could have hoped. Last night CNN.com and two PA papers (Phili Inquirer and Times Tribune) did quick same day stories. CNN.com did a surprisingly mild piece and used an old 1 3.1 quote. Today the AP ran a story after interviewing me and it turned out well ?focus on importance of the program, steps we have/will take, and acknowledgement that problems needed fixing. Sen. Casey also put out a press release giving the Department credit for taking action adding that more action is needed and he is encouraged \"by the new leadership of U/S McHale\" (that made me a little sad dog, but not enough to dampen my huge relief that this is so boring to everyone!). State Dept IG: Exchange programs need closer watch Oct 23 04:27 PM US/Eastern By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Writer SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) - The nation\'s foreign exchange student programs need better federal oversight, the State Department\'s internal watchdog concludes in a new report following a scandal in which students were placed in shoddy homes in Pennsylvania. Acting Inspector General Harold Geisel said in the report, released this week, the department\'s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has largely abdicated its responsibility to ensure the well-being of thousands of exchange students who come to the United States each year. Instead, the sponsoring organizations themselves have been left to monitor their own programs and self-report problems to federal regulators, the report said. \"There are insufficient dedicated resources at ECA to conduct effective oversight of youth exchange programs,\" the report said.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Pink_Floyd',2,1,'1072 - C05760311.txt','Birthdays todayI reached Katie but Shelly\'s voice mail wasn\'t set up. Can you track her down and tell her I tried. Thx.','Birthdays todayI reached Katie but Shelly\'s voice mail wasn\'t set up. Can you track her down and tell her I tried. Thx.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Pink_Floyd',2,1,'1076 - C05760315.txt','Birthdays todayThx. I talked to Shelly and she is grateful for your call. She has a new phone and hasn\'t set up her VM yet. I reached Katie but Shelly\'s voice mail wasn\'t set up. Can you track her down and tell her I tried. Thx. ###','Birthdays todayThx. I talked to Shelly and she is grateful for your call. She has a new phone and hasn\'t set up her VM yet. I reached Katie but Shelly\'s voice mail wasn\'t set up. Can you track her down and tell her I tried. Thx. ###'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Piracy',4,1,'1383 - C05760843.txt','Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia.Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College of Forensic Examiners I have guest lectured and taught industrial security management, homeland security, port and harbor security and critical incident response management. As elated as everyone is over the splendid outcome of the Maersk Alabama hijacking case, as I had predicted, in today\'s news, it is reported that four additional vessels were attacked and now Terrorists are holding some 60 hostages. Before anyone, does anything regarding Somalia, may I make the following comments and observations. What is going on in the Gulf of Aden is as an organized criminal enterprise for profit. There are some 250 hostages being held and they are being kept as well as they can be under the circumstances because the terrorists are expecting a payday out of this. As soon as they see any form of direct Military action in the northeast at the mouth of the Gulf of Aden, I can assure you more Americans will be abducted, and we will see another series of video beheadings under a Democratic watch. I would recommend that the Secretary encourage the United Nations to create an International Maritime Security Working Group. Since the Shipping Industry has already absorbed something like Fifty Billion Dollars regarding the various piracy incidents in 2008 alone they have the resources to contract private security/military contractors who could work onboard merchant shipping in International Waters.','Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia.Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College of Forensic Examiners; I have guest lectured and taught industrial security management, homeland security, port and harbor security and critical incident response management. As elated as everyone is over the splendid outcome of the Maersk Alabama hijacking case, as I had predicted, in today\'s news, it is reported that four additional vessels were attacked and now Terrorists are holding some 60 hostages. Before anyone, does anything regarding Somalia, may I make the following comments and observations. What is going on in the Gulf of Aden is as an organized criminal enterprise for profit. There are some 250 hostages being held and they are being kept as well as they can be under the circumstances because the terrorists are expecting a payday out of this. As soon as they see any form of direct Military action in the northeast at the mouth of the Gulf of Aden, I can assure you more Americans will be abducted, and we will see another series of video beheadings under a Democratic watch. I would recommend that the Secretary encourage the United Nations to create an International Maritime Security Working Group. Since the Shipping Industry has already absorbed something like Fifty Billion Dollars regarding the various piracy incidents in 2008 alone; they have the resources to contract private security/military contractors who could work onboard merchant shipping in International Waters.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Piracy',4,1,'2416 - C05763592.txt','damn this is good...Breaking News: Missing Ship Reported Seen Off Cape Verde Islands We could have done a pirate event! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... but Africa got one anyway. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. 177','damn this is good...Breaking News: \"Missing Ship Reported Seen Off Cape Verde Islands\" We could have done a pirate event! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... \"but Africa got one anyway.\" http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. 177'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Piracy',4,1,'3176 - C05765224.txt','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.','Edward Schumacher-Matos - A Honduras hijacked by ideologyI assume you saw this, but just in case: CElje Illashington ost NEWS I POLITICS I OPINIONS I BUSINESS I LOCAL I SPORTS I ARTS & LIVING I GOING OUT GUIDE I JOBS I CARS I REAL ESTATE SHOPPING Ideologues hijack a compromise By Edward Schumacher-Matos Friday, November 6, 2009 Adults learn that human conflicts are seldom black and white. So the way the international community jumped to punish tiny Honduras for the ouster of its president, without knowing the facts, was foolish. That some Senate Republicans have been extremist in the other direction borders on galling. Opposing a U.S.- brokered agreement reached a week ago by Hondurans to defuse the crisis, the senators, led by South Carolina\'s Jim DeMint, have been grandstanding on principles that have little to do with reality, contributing to looming chaos in that Central American country and undermining U.S. policy in the region. In this, the age of fundamentalist ayatollahs, the knee-jerk cold warriors among the Senate Republicans are no better than the knee-jerk anti-military officials in the Organization of American States. The compromise leaves egg on the face of the OAS and an intelligentsia that refused to see Honduras as more than a banana republic that somehow could infect the region, only to be confronted by a Senate cabal that treats Honduras as . . . a banana republic that somehow could infect the rest of the region. The former see this impoverished backwater of 8 million people setting off a chain of military coups, while the latter see it setting off a chain of leftist dictatorships. The two share an equally misguided domino theory. Poor Honduras, in the meantime. The compromise, put together by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and -- yes -- sensible State Department diplomats, creatively settled on a process instead of an end. Ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti agreed to allow the Honduran Congress, with the advice of that country\'s Supreme Court, to resolve the question of whether Zelaya should return to office for the last 2 1/2 months of his term.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Piracy',4,1,'3684 - C05766548.txt','NYT OpEd on economic opportunities in HaitiFYI ? this has been in the pipeline for a while, but I understand that I am not allowed to write further articles under the terms of my USG hire. Best wishes Jean-Louis New York Times, January 29, 2010 OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR uilding Haiti\'s Economy, One Mango at a Time By PAUL COLLIER and JEAN-LOUIS WARNHOLZ IN an astonishing outpouring of generosity, nearly half of American households have donated money to help Haiti recover from the recent earthquake. The United States government and other governments around the world, for their part, have sent thousands of relief workers and have pledged 5$i billion so far. But Haitians need something more fundamental than relief from the present situation they need jobs that they can count on for years ahead. For this, the private business sector is essential. Luckily, business leaders are meeting now in Davos, Switzerland, and Haiti is prominent on their agenda. Haiti is by far the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and yet it need not be so, because unexploited economic opportunities abound there. Some of the best mangoes in the world grow in Haiti ? though too many of them rot, offshore from the world\'s largest market, for want of adequate roads and well-governed ports. Excellent coffee is grown in the Haitian mountains, but much of it is sold informally across the border to coffee producers in the Dominican Republic, who reap most of the profits. Haiti also has many qualities attractive to tourists: a warm climate magnificent white- sand beaches and turquoise water Tortuga, the famous pirate island off the northern','NYT OpEd on economic opportunities in HaitiFYI ? this has been in the pipeline for a while, but I understand that I am not allowed to write further articles under the terms of my USG hire. Best wishes Jean-Louis New York Times, January 29, 2010 OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR uilding Haiti\'s Economy, One Mango at a Time By PAUL COLLIER and JEAN-LOUIS WARNHOLZ IN an astonishing outpouring of generosity, nearly half of American households have donated money to help Haiti recover from the recent earthquake. The United States government and other governments around the world, for their part, have sent thousands of relief workers and have pledged 5$i billion so far. But Haitians need something more fundamental than relief from the present situation; they need jobs that they can count on for years ahead. For this, the private business sector is essential. Luckily, business leaders are meeting now in Davos, Switzerland, and Haiti is prominent on their agenda. Haiti is by far the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and yet it need not be so, because unexploited economic opportunities abound there. Some of the best mangoes in the world grow in Haiti ? though too many of them rot, offshore from the world\'s largest market, for want of adequate roads and well-governed ports. Excellent coffee is grown in the Haitian mountains, but much of it is sold informally across the border to coffee producers in the Dominican Republic, who reap most of the profits. Haiti also has many qualities attractive to tourists: a warm climate; magnificent white- sand beaches and turquoise water; Tortuga, the famous pirate island off the northern'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Piracy_off_the_coast_of_Somalia',2,1,'1344 - C05760764.txt','21 AmCits Seized by Somali PiratesFyi (SBU) USG agencies report Somali pirates have seized a Denmark-flagged container ship with 21 American crew members aboard. 6','21 AmCits Seized by Somali PiratesFyi (SBU) USG agencies report Somali pirates have seized a Denmark-flagged container ship with 21 American crew members aboard. 6'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Piracy_off_the_coast_of_Somalia',2,1,'1382 - C05760841.txt','Alternatives Toward Direct Military Action In Somalia. Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia.Attachments: Somalia Pirates.doc FYI ? you want me to have a letter done back saying thank you for sending ? you appreciate his thoughts? See below Dear Professor Mills: I have substituted for a few weeks in a Poly Sci Class at a Community College here in California. Some of my very bright Students made some interesting comments. I have detailed some comments and observations in a letter to the Secretary. Should she or you have any questions, please call me direct at Sincerely, ROBERT A. DANFORD, ACFE. ASIS. ROBERT A. DANFORD April 14, 2009 The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of State Washington, D.C. Subject: Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia. Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College 57 Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College 57','Alternatives Toward Direct Military Action In Somalia. Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia.Attachments: Somalia Pirates.doc FYI ? you want me to have a letter done back saying thank you for sending ? you appreciate his thoughts? See below Dear Professor Mills: I have substituted for a few weeks in a Poly Sci Class at a Community College here in California. Some of my very bright Students made some interesting comments. I have detailed some comments and observations in a letter to the Secretary. Should she or you have any questions, please call me direct at Sincerely, ROBERT A. DANFORD, ACFE. ASIS. ROBERT A. DANFORD April 14, 2009 The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of State Washington, D.C. Subject: Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia. Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College 57 Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College 57'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Pitcher',1,1,'2155 - C05762840.txt','Does this mean your career as a major league pitcher is over?We\'ll meet you in Arizona. Sounds like you are doing OK. Probably for this season, but I\'ll be ready next spring! Until then, I\'ll keep my day job. Tried you a couple days ago, but email bounced back Neera says this is the right one. How are you doing? Hope it\'s not too excruciating, but suspect that it is. Hope you\'re better soon. We need you in the real majors. John and Mary PS No matter what anybody says, we refuse to believe that Holbrooke tripped you.','Does this mean your career as a major league pitcher is over?We\'ll meet you in Arizona. Sounds like you are doing OK. Probably for this season, but I\'ll be ready next spring! Until then, I\'ll keep my day job. Tried you a couple days ago, but email bounced back Neera says this is the right one. How are you doing? Hope it\'s not too excruciating, but suspect that it is. Hope you\'re better soon. We need you in the real majors. John and Mary PS No matter what anybody says, we refuse to believe that Holbrooke tripped you.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Pittsburgh',3,1,'3024 - C05764892.txt','Guardian front page tomorrow also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen. But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable. Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time. He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution. In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. My sight is not at all deteriorating, he told NBC.','Guardian front page tomorrow; also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: \"I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen.\" But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: \"In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable.\" Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting \"the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time\". He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. \"I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution.\" In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. \"My sight is not at all deteriorating,\" he told NBC.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Pittsburgh',3,1,'3026 - C05764896.txt','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left the special relationship at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone, the source said. There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off. The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would spend all day Friday together. However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left \"the special relationship\" at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. \"It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone,\" the source said. \"There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off.\" The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would \"spend all day Friday together.\" However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Pittsburgh',3,1,'3294 - C05765795.txt','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main banker for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.','FYI: This CFR analysis clears away fundamental misperceptions on US-China. SidCouncil on Foreign Relations Expert Brief The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Separating Facts from Myths Steven Dunaway, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics Author: Former deputy director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund. Author of the Council Special Report, Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis. November 16, 2009 http://www.cfr.org/publication/20757/uschina_economic_relationship.html?breadcrumb=/02Fregion%2F271%2Fchina Many myths surround the economic relationship between the United States and China. Four, in particular, stand out, and it is important to identify them as myths to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely influence policy decisions. The fact that China has become the largest foreign holder of U.S. government securities is taken as indicating that the United States is heavily dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. Similarly, since China is a major source for U.S. imports, U.S. consumers are seen as dependent on cheap Chinese goods. In addition, the Chinese authorities have emphasized that they strongly resist external pressures to try to influence policy decisions and that economic instability in China is bad, with adverse implications for the rest of the world. Taken together, these four myths could lead to the conclusion that China should not be pushed hard by the United States (or other major countries) to more quickly change its policies, especially its exchange rate policy, to facilitate the rebalancing of its economy. But such a conclusion would be a major mistake, and that is why during his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama needs to dispel these myths and bring pressure to bear for faster economic policy changes in China. This would be in keeping with the objectives for dealing with global imbalances laid out by the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009. Myth No. 1: Washington has limited leverage because China is the main \"banker\" for the United States China holds a large amount of U.S. government securities. Of China\'s $2.3 trillion in official reserves, it is estimated that 70 percent is held in U.S. dollar assets. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If China elects not to buy U.S. Treasuries, there are other willing public and private sector buyers, as indicated by the strong demand for these securities worldwide. Although the U.S. government might have to pay higher interest rates as an incentive to get other investors to buy Treasuries in the event that the Chinese reduce their demand, the increase in interest rates would likely be small. Major consequences from a decision by China to reduce its purchases of U.S. Treasury securities would depend on the reason behind the decision. It would be in China\'s best interest (and beneficial for the rest of the world as well) if China reduced its purchases of U.S. Treasuries because it decided to stop heavily managing its exchange rate and allow greater flexibility in the currency\'s movements. This is an important policy change that is required if China is going to rebalance its economy and be able to sustain rapid growth. China is a big customer for U.S. debt, but it is not America\'s banker. Nor is the United States dependent on China to finance its budget deficits. If instead China continues to heavily manage its exchange rate, it will build up large additional amounts of official reserves. If it decides to hold less of these additional reserves in U.S. Treasury securities, then China will increase its purchases of assets denominated in other currencies, with euro-denominated securities being the most likely alternative. In these circumstances, China would continue to intervene in its exchange market, with the central bank buying U.S. dollars for Chinese renminbi and then selling dollars for euro to acquire European assets. The result would be an appreciation of the euro. Consequently, countries in Europe, not the United States, would probably be most affected by China\'s move because the negative impact of euro appreciation on European economic activity would likely far outweigh the effects on the United States of smaller Chinese purchases of Treasuries.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Pixel',1,1,'2170 - C05762860.txt','any truth to this account? SidH: Is this account true? If so, significant, and the only account of its kind. And, if true, the USG has not told its story, at the least. 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Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2)Sen Richard Lugar 3)Sen Daniel Inouye 4)Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984 5)Amb Nicholas Platt: former foreign service officer, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1987-1991 6)Amb Frank Wisner: served as Vice Chairman for AIG until retiring in Feb 09, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1991-1992 7)Richard Armitage: former Deputy Secretary of State involved in the Valerie Plame scandal after acknowledging that he was the one responsible for leaking Plame\'s name to the press 8)Rep Steve Austria (R-OH): first Filipino-American congressman 9)A/S Kurt Campbell 10)Amb Kristie Kenney: current Ambassador to the Philippines Let me know your thoughts or if you need any additional information.','Funeral of Pres. Aquino - Potential Presidential DelegationDo you want anyone added or deleted? All, EAP is still waiting on confirmation on whether former Philippines President Aquino\'s funeral will be a private affair or whether it will be necessary to send a presidential delegation. In preparation for a presidential delegation, EAP has recommended the following individuals to serve as delegates. Let me know if anyone should be added or removed from this list. 1)George Schultz, former Secretary of State (to head delegation) 2)Sen Richard Lugar 3)Sen Daniel Inouye 4)Amb Michael Armacost: currently a fellow at Stanford, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984 5)Amb Nicholas Platt: former foreign service officer, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1987-1991 6)Amb Frank Wisner: served as Vice Chairman for AIG until retiring in Feb 09, served as Ambassador to the Philippines from 1991-1992 7)Richard Armitage: former Deputy Secretary of State; involved in the Valerie Plame scandal after acknowledging that he was the one responsible for leaking Plame\'s name to the press 8)Rep Steve Austria (R-OH): first Filipino-American congressman 9)A/S Kurt Campbell 10)Amb Kristie Kenney: current Ambassador to the Philippines Let me know your thoughts or if you need any additional information.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Plāņi,_Ozolnieki_Municipality',1,1,'3469 - C05766082.txt','The Next Six Months - Work PlanI. Introduction The next six months will be a critical time for establishing the Department\'s leadership in bridging relationships for U.S. intergovernmental officials and their foreign counterparts, defining the mission and role of the Office of the Special Representative for Global Intergovernmental Affairs (S/SRGIA), and outlining an agenda that serves the needs of the Department and these officials. Our approach will be strategic and integrated, working in collaboration with Department bureaus and USAID offices to strengthen and deliver on the Secretary\'s and Administration\'s priorities. II. Key Objectives The Special Representative for Global Intergovernmental Affairs will serve the global needs of the U.S. intergovernmental officials and the entities they represent. The S/SRGIA will also connect U.S. state and local officials with intergovernmental officials around the world, promote local capacity building investments and programs to enhance country-led processes, and facilitate the needs and goals of intergovernmental officials here and abroad consistent with Department priorities. III. Next Steps This work plan describes activities that the S/SRGIA plans to initiate, grow and implement in the next six months. To place the Work Plan in context, we describe below S/SRGIA\' s work-planning process. A. Establish S/SRGIA Mission and Role in the Department. Currently, no one and no office in the State Department has accountability to serve the needs of intergovernmental officials, (e.g., Governors, Mayors, local elected leaders, the entities that represent them) with respect to their global affairs portfolios. State and local officials\' concerns are typically routed on an individual basis through bureaus with the results reflecting , the priority of the person in the bureau\'s estimation or the nature of the request. Priority activities will be as follows: 1','The Next Six Months - Work PlanI. Introduction The next six months will be a critical time for establishing the Department\'s leadership in bridging relationships for U.S. intergovernmental officials and their foreign counterparts, defining the mission and role of the Office of the Special Representative for Global Intergovernmental Affairs (\"S/SRGIA\"), and outlining an agenda that serves the needs of the Department and these officials. Our approach will be strategic and integrated, working in collaboration with Department bureaus and USAID offices to strengthen and deliver on the Secretary\'s and Administration\'s priorities. II. Key Objectives The Special Representative for Global Intergovernmental Affairs will serve the global needs of the U.S. intergovernmental officials and the entities they represent. The S/SRGIA will also connect U.S. state and local officials with intergovernmental officials around the world, promote local capacity building investments and programs to enhance country-led processes, and facilitate the needs and goals of intergovernmental officials here and abroad consistent with Department priorities. III. Next Steps This work plan describes activities that the S/SRGIA plans to initiate, grow and implement in the next six months. To place the Work Plan in context, we describe below S/SRGIA\' s work-planning process. A. Establish S/SRGIA Mission and Role in the Department. Currently, no one and no office in the State Department has accountability to serve the needs of intergovernmental officials, (e.g., Governors, Mayors, local elected leaders, the entities that represent them) with respect to their global affairs portfolios. State and local officials\' concerns are typically routed on an individual basis through bureaus with the results reflecting , the priority of the person in the bureau\'s estimation or the nature of the request. Priority activities will be as follows: 1'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Planned_Parenthood',3,1,'1894 - C05762384.txt','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137','The House vote on passage of the supplemental was 226-202Fyi For the Secretary, if you think this would be of interest to her. See the list of House Dems voting no and R\'s voting yes below: Democrats voting no: Baldwin Conyers Capuano Doggett Edwards Farr Ellison Filner Grayson Honda Grijalva Kaptur Kucinich, Lofgren, Lee (CA) Massa McGovern Payne Michaud Pingree Polis Shea-porter Serrano Sherman Waters Welch Watson Woolsey Republicans voting yes Cao Kirk King 137'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Planned_Parenthood',3,1,'2550 - C05764001.txt','Kenyapvervee Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that life begins at conception. The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that if Kenya knows the world is watching they may be more careful in how they proceed. Of course we would be happy to help you in any way if you decide you want to do something on this while you are there. There is also a Congressional delegation going to Kenya the week of August 8th and we are working on them to have a side meeting on this issue as well. As always, thank you so much for all you do. We are all so grateful that you are there! All best, Laurie Laurie Rubiner','Kenyapvervee Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that \"life begins at conception\". The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that if Kenya knows the world is watching they may be more careful in how they proceed. Of course we would be happy to help you in any way if you decide you want to do something on this while you are there. There is also a Congressional delegation going to Kenya the week of August 8th and we are working on them to have a side meeting on this issue as well. As always, thank you so much for all you do. We are all so grateful that you are there! All best, Laurie Laurie Rubiner'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Planned_Parenthood',3,1,'2554 - C05764008.txt','KenyaLaurie ? She isn\'t doing any specific health or womens events in Kenya but I\'ve also shared your email with policy team at state and embassy staff in Nairobi helping to plan the trip to see if there is any way to address this. pverveer Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that life begins at conception. The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that 348','KenyaLaurie ? She isn\'t doing any specific health or womens events in Kenya but I\'ve also shared your email with policy team at state and embassy staff in Nairobi helping to plan the trip to see if there is any way to address this. pverveer Secretary Clinton ? I understand you are going to Kenya next week and while I know the trip is primarily focused on trade issues, I wanted to flag an issue for you because I know it is near and dear to your heart. Kenya has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in Africa ? it is illegal unless a woman\'s life is at risk and criminalizes both the woman and the provider. Two years ago, Kenyan authorities imprisoned a doctor and two nurses, falsely accusing them of providing illegal abortions. After a year in prison, the providers were found innocent and released, but it galvanized the legal and provider community who formed a coalition to make abortion less restrictive. It will come as no surprise to you that, as a result of their abortion law, Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in all of Africa, with an estimated 800 women a day seeking the procedure, often through dangerous means. Kenya is restarting a long-stalled constitutional review process and they hope to produce a final Constitution by next year. Religious groups are on a concerted crusade to include new language in the Constitution which would codify that \"life begins at conception\". The current Constitution is largely silent on the issue. If this fetal personhood amendment goes forward, it would place Kenya in the small community of nations with such a provision. It would clearly mark Kenya as out of stop with countries attempting to institutionalize the African Union\'s Maputo Protocol, one of the most progressive regional documents on women, development and reproductive rights, and with the vast majority of African countries in general. For a country trying to regain the momentum of stability and success it enjoyed until recently, such a policy imposition would be a regression for women\'s rights and for the country writ large. I went to Kenya last month to work with the coalition that has formed to strategize against the Constitutional amendment and to work toward a less restrictive abortion law. I also visited several of our clinics and providers in Nairobi and in nearby villages where Planned Parenthood has programs to train providers in post abortion care. You have seen this a million times in your travels around the world, so I don\'t need to tell you how poignant the stories were of the lives saved and lost, the bravery in standing up to constant government harassment, and the fear of what this potential Constitutional amendment will mean to the provision of safe medical services. I know it is asking a lot, but if there is any way that you could draw attention to this issue when you are in Kenya, you would be even more of my personal hero than you already are. It is our hope that 348'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Plant_breeding',1,1,'1768 - C05761859.txt','Concept Paper for World Food Prize Remarks - Attached and Below (Drafted by MeganRooney) Attachments: world food prize concept note 060609.doc June 6,2009 11:30am Rooney (x7-7203, CONCEPT NOTE FOR WORLD FOOD PRIZE CEREMONY Thursday, June 11, 2009 This speech is an opportunity to signal the urgency of the problem of global hunger connect it to an array of global issues, including economic development, health and education, expanding opportunity for women, and political stability and declare the Administration\'s commitment to tackling hunger at its roots, through effective and efficient collaboration with an array of partners. Additionally, your remarks can point to a shift from past approaches by emphasizing the need to support local solutions and focus on long-term sustainability to help people feed themselves and reduce the need for emergency assistance down the road. The speech could be framed as follows: THE PRIZE AND PRIZE-WINNER You can begin by announcing the winner of the 2009 World Food Prize, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta. He has a remarkable story: born in a mud hut in Ethiopia, he got his PhD from Purdue University in plant breeding and genetics and developed strains of sorghum that are drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resistant to the Striga weed, which devastates crops across Africa. Outside the lab, he helped start the Sudanese commercial seed industry developed systems to produce, certify, and market hybrid seeds and educated farmers about the use of fertilizers and soil and water conservation. And he has trained and inspired the next generation of African agricultural scientists. A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: FROM LAB TO FARM TO MARKET TO TABLE Dr. Ejeta\'s work reflects the breadth of this issue and the comprehensive approach needed to address it?one that connects the labs where new seed technologies are developed.., the fields where small-scale farmers labor to feed their families and make a living.., the markets where food is bought and sold... and the homes where people get the nourishment they need to thrive. In many places, that food chain is broken. One billion people worldwide woke up hungry this morning and will go to sleep hungry tonight. Chronic hunger threatens health, while making it harder for people to work and students to learn, which in turn stunts economic development. Last year\'s food riots demonstrated that when food is scarce, political stability is threatened. 44','Concept Paper for World Food Prize Remarks - Attached and Below (Drafted by MeganRooney) Attachments: world food prize concept note 060609.doc June 6,2009 11:30am Rooney (x7-7203, CONCEPT NOTE FOR WORLD FOOD PRIZE CEREMONY Thursday, June 11, 2009 This speech is an opportunity to signal the urgency of the problem of global hunger; connect it to an array of global issues, including economic development, health and education, expanding opportunity for women, and political stability; and declare the Administration\'s commitment to tackling hunger at its roots, through effective and efficient collaboration with an array of partners. Additionally, your remarks can point to a shift from past approaches by emphasizing the need to support local solutions and focus on long-term sustainability to help people feed themselves and reduce the need for emergency assistance down the road. The speech could be framed as follows: THE PRIZE AND PRIZE-WINNER You can begin by announcing the winner of the 2009 World Food Prize, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta. He has a remarkable story: born in a mud hut in Ethiopia, he got his PhD from Purdue University in plant breeding and genetics and developed strains of sorghum that are drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resistant to the Striga weed, which devastates crops across Africa. Outside the lab, he helped start the Sudanese commercial seed industry; developed systems to produce, certify, and market hybrid seeds; and educated farmers about the use of fertilizers and soil and water conservation. And he has trained and inspired the next generation of African agricultural scientists. A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: FROM LAB TO FARM TO MARKET TO TABLE Dr. Ejeta\'s work reflects the breadth of this issue and the comprehensive approach needed to address it?one that connects the labs where new seed technologies are developed.., the fields where small-scale farmers labor to feed their families and make a living.., the markets where food is bought and sold... and the homes where people get the nourishment they need to thrive. In many places, that food chain is broken. One billion people worldwide woke up hungry this morning and will go to sleep hungry tonight. Chronic hunger threatens health, while making it harder for people to work and students to learn, which in turn stunts economic development. Last year\'s food riots demonstrated that when food is scarce, political stability is threatened. 44'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Please_Advise',10,1,'1292 - C05760679.txt','Pulling BackFYI Let me make one more call, pls. Denis We are going today reach out to the Mexicans still ? please advise if you have any disagreement. We cdm 32','Pulling BackFYI Let me make one more call, pls. Denis We are going today reach out to the Mexicans still ? please advise if you have any disagreement. We cdm 32'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Please_Advise',10,1,'2017 - C05762640.txt','Time Window for S Meeting with Zelaya Tomorrow? Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #12 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 5 Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #11 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 4Fyi They are now saying that Zelaya doesn\'t want to travel tomorrow because wants to participate (remotely) in the burial ceremony on Monday for those who died in violence at the airport today. He said he will return to Washington on Tuesday in time to meet in the late afternoon. They are asking if it would be possible to have the meeting sometime on Tuesday late afternoon instead. Courtney She previously had indicated noon or later for a meeting Huma and Lona, Sorry for the late email, but Central America Office Director Christopher Webster just called me to inquire about a possible meeting between Zelaya and the Secretary tomorrow. He said they are trying to convince Zelaya to return from San Salvador to the U.S. and that A/S Shannon indicated the Secretary had said that she would be willing to meet with him tomorrow. They were wondering if they could give Zelaya a window of time for a meeting (see email below from DCM in Sal Salvador). Please advise. Thanks, Courtney The plan is for Hugo Martinez to pull Zelaya aside for me to be able to urge that he get to washdc for mtg with S tomorrow. Please tell me if there is a time window for that mtg. Tom Shannon sais earlier that it was in the afternoon. If you can find out whether Zelaya will be returning to Washington, that would be very helpful. Chris Thanks  Jacobs, Janice L Carter, Sharon Zelaya just landed in El SAlvador. Robert I Laidlaw, Philip G Llorens, Hugo Benning, Douglass R Cc: Managua POL SES-0 East, Kyle D (Managua) Managua, RSO - Officers Boyle, Kathleen L (Managua) Los Banos- Jardina, Michelle G (Managua) Pierre, Martial (Managua) Martz, Sara E (Managua) Harris, Lara K (Managua) Krzywda, David A (Managua) \'jesse.s.curtis \'donkachris Jacobs, Janice 1 Carter, Sharon (USAID/N/DMD) Blau, Robert I Jesse: Did the Nicaraguans indicate where Zelaya is headed? To San Salvador or back to Washington? I have copied Embassy San Salvador\'s Charge Bob Blau and Political Counselor Phil Laidlaw. I have also copied Ambassador Llorens and Tegucigalpa\'s Acting DCM Douglass Benning (Simon Henshaw is on leave). Thanks, Chris Looping other members of SITREP spam -- Managua understands that plane with ousted HOND President Zelaya left WDC at approx 1500 WDC time. Also understand that plane is expected in Managua at approx 1924 local. Understand that a separate plane with Argentine Pres Kirchner and Ecuadorian Pres. Correa also left WDC this afternoon en route to El Salvador. NEW INFORMATION About 45 minutes ago, Telesur had images of apparent pro-Zelaya supporters at the airport fence and trying to pull it down. Security forces inside the airport compound re-deployed to prevent a breach. It seems they did use white smoke or gas to deter protestor action. Telesur also reported that shots were fired into the assembled crowd and that one or two people were shot and killed (no names or confirmation). Images of ambulances in crowd were visible. It seems now that the fence has been breached and a handful of pro-Zelaya supporters move in and out of airport area to pick up rocks and retreat (there is open, clear area inside fence, possible construction). Security forces have taken up positions on tarmac, presumably to prevent further incursion. With respect to Micheleti assertion that NIC troops have mobilized near the border, our NIC contacts, both in GON and private citizens indicate that there has been NO/NO unusual NIC mil activity at border -- Las Manos or El Espino. However, as of 1900 Saturday, border contacts at El Espino report that HOND military reinforced its presence by about 70 personnel, who remain at El Espino. We were told this happened at Las Manos as well, but have not yet been able to confirm with our sources at that border location. Will continue to monitor and observe. 80','Time Window for S Meeting with Zelaya Tomorrow? Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #12 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 5 Honduran Coup -- Managua SITREP #11 -- Return of Zelaya, pt 4Fyi They are now saying that Zelaya doesn\'t want to travel tomorrow because wants to participate (remotely) in the burial ceremony on Monday for those who died in violence at the airport today. He said he will return to Washington on Tuesday in time to meet in the late afternoon. They are asking if it would be possible to have the meeting sometime on Tuesday late afternoon instead. Courtney She previously had indicated noon or later for a meeting Huma and Lona, Sorry for the late email, but Central America Office Director Christopher Webster just called me to inquire about a possible meeting between Zelaya and the Secretary tomorrow. He said they are trying to convince Zelaya to return from San Salvador to the U.S. and that A/S Shannon indicated the Secretary had said that she would be willing to meet with him tomorrow. They were wondering if they could give Zelaya a window of time for a meeting (see email below from DCM in Sal Salvador). Please advise. Thanks, Courtney The plan is for Hugo Martinez to pull Zelaya aside for me to be able to urge that he get to washdc for mtg with S tomorrow. Please tell me if there is a time window for that mtg. Tom Shannon sais earlier that it was in the afternoon. If you can find out whether Zelaya will be returning to Washington, that would be very helpful. Chris Thanks ; Jacobs, Janice L; Carter, Sharon Zelaya just landed in El SAlvador. Robert I; Laidlaw, Philip G; Llorens, Hugo; Benning, Douglass R Cc: Managua POL; SES-0; East, Kyle D (Managua); Managua, RSO - Officers; Boyle, Kathleen L (Managua); Los Banos- Jardina, Michelle G (Managua); Pierre, Martial (Managua); Martz, Sara E (Managua); Harris, Lara K (Managua); Krzywda, David A (Managua); \'jesse.s.curtis \'donkachris Jacobs, Janice 1; Carter, Sharon (USAID/N/DMD); Blau, Robert I Jesse: Did the Nicaraguans indicate where Zelaya is headed? To San Salvador or back to Washington? I have copied Embassy San Salvador\'s Charge Bob Blau and Political Counselor Phil Laidlaw. I have also copied Ambassador Llorens and Tegucigalpa\'s Acting DCM Douglass Benning (Simon Henshaw is on leave). Thanks, Chris Looping other members of SITREP spam -- Managua understands that plane with ousted HOND President Zelaya left WDC at approx 1500 WDC time. Also understand that plane is expected in Managua at approx 1924 local. Understand that a separate plane with Argentine Pres Kirchner and Ecuadorian Pres. Correa also left WDC this afternoon en route to El Salvador. NEW INFORMATION About 45 minutes ago, Telesur had images of apparent pro-Zelaya supporters at the airport fence and trying to pull it down. Security forces inside the airport compound re-deployed to prevent a breach. It seems they did use white smoke or gas to deter protestor action. Telesur also reported that shots were fired into the assembled crowd and that one or two people were shot and killed (no names or confirmation). Images of ambulances in crowd were visible. It seems now that the fence has been breached and a handful of pro-Zelaya supporters move in and out of airport area to pick up rocks and retreat (there is open, clear area inside fence, possible construction). Security forces have taken up positions on tarmac, presumably to prevent further incursion. With respect to Micheleti assertion that NIC troops have mobilized near the border, our NIC contacts, both in GON and private citizens indicate that there has been NO/NO unusual NIC mil activity at border -- Las Manos or El Espino. However, as of 1900 Saturday, border contacts at El Espino report that HOND military reinforced its presence by about 70 personnel, who remain at El Espino. We were told this happened at Las Manos as well, but have not yet been able to confirm with our sources at that border location. Will continue to monitor and observe. 80'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Please_Advise',10,1,'2032 - C05762661.txt','Colombian President Uribe would like to speak with the Secretary this eveningThese are notes from torn. Let me know if u are ok with ops connecting call. My guess is that he is calling about Honduras. He, like many other leaders with an interest in Central America, is worried that Honduras is slipping towards confrontation and violence. He probably does not think Insulza is up to the task. S should be aware that Arias is prepared to offer his services. I spoke with the Costa Rican FonMin, who said the de facto government has reached out to Arias, and that the Costa Ricans will be looking for a way to make the offer to Zelaya. Uribe knows Zelaya and has some influence. Uribe might want to talk with Arias and offer to help move Zelaya in the right direction. (Although Uribe and Zelaya come from different ends of the political spectrum, they are both ranchers and love horses, and this has created some comradeship.) Does she need specific points? Should I have her call u before she calls him? Colombian President Uribe has requested to speak with Secretary Clinton. His staff said he is available this evening, but they did not provide specific availabilities for tomorrow. Please advise. Regards, Peggy Peggy Walker Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/E5-0) (202) 647-1512 walkeroj@state.gov 98','Colombian President Uribe would like to speak with the Secretary this eveningThese are notes from torn. Let me know if u are ok with ops connecting call. My guess is that he is calling about Honduras. He, like many other leaders with an interest in Central America, is worried that Honduras is slipping towards confrontation and violence. He probably does not think Insulza is up to the task. S should be aware that Arias is prepared to offer his services. I spoke with the Costa Rican FonMin, who said the de facto government has reached out to Arias, and that the Costa Ricans will be looking for a way to make the offer to Zelaya. Uribe knows Zelaya and has some influence. Uribe might want to talk with Arias and offer to help move Zelaya in the right direction. (Although Uribe and Zelaya come from different ends of the political spectrum, they are both ranchers and love horses, and this has created some comradeship.) Does she need specific points? Should I have her call u before she calls him? Colombian President Uribe has requested to speak with Secretary Clinton. His staff said he is available this evening, but they did not provide specific availabilities for tomorrow. Please advise. Regards, Peggy Peggy Walker Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center (S/E5-0) (202) 647-1512 walkeroj@state.gov 98'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Please_Advise',10,1,'217 - C05739814.txt','FW: Re: RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm vionday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5 You good with Pat going? Cdm From Benjamin, Daniel S Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 3:40 PM To Bass, John R Mills, Cheryl D Sullivan, Jacob J Hubbard, Gloria K Cc: Kennedy, Patrick F Reines, Philippe I Subject: Re: Pat should go. Front Bass, John R Pat should go. Front Bass, John R Cheryl, Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 B5 WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, .IB As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise. Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s B5 It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. Blake Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism National Security Staff The White House B6','FW: Re: RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm \"vionday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5- Benghazi Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5 You good with Pat going? Cdm From Benjamin, Daniel S Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 3:40 PM To Bass, John R; Mills, Cheryl D; Sullivan, Jacob J; Hubbard, Gloria K Cc: Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe I Subject: Re: Pat should go. Front Bass, John R Pat should go. Front Bass, John R Cheryl, Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 B5 WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, .IB As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise. Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s B5 It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Regards, Randy Randall A. Blake Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism National Security Staff The White House B6'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Please_Advise',10,1,'225 - C05739823.txt','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 lvlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm 1Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pmI think I should go w Pat, Pat should go. , Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat ft she is unable to attend. Would you prefer uNcLAssiFiLit t attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2015-04841 Doc No. C05739823 STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM. Date: 05/13/2015 SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045797 B5 I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. edm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise. B5 B5 B6 Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. UNCLASS FIED U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2015-04841 Doc No. C05739823 Date: 05/13/2015 STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM. SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045798','Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 lvlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm 1Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pmI think I should go w Pat, Pat should go. , Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat ft she is unable to attend. Would you prefer uNcLAssiFiLit t attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2015-04841 Doc No. C05739823 STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM. Date: 05/13/2015 SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045797 B5 I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. edm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise. B5 B5 B6 Colleagues, You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week\'s It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 ? 3:20 pm in the Situation Room. UNCLASS FIED U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2015-04841 Doc No. C05739823 Date: 05/13/2015 STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM. SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045798'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Please_Advise',10,1,'227 - C05739825.txt','Re: vionday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 londay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Re lonclay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 FW: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 RE: vlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm Fw. Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm- Benghazi Sounds good. Copying Lona. Great I think I should go w Pat. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] You good with Pat going? Cdrn Aonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5 Pat should go. Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1 or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB _ I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. cdm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise.','Re: vionday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 londay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 Re lonclay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5 FW: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5 RE: vlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm Fw. Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm- Benghazi Sounds good. Copying Lona. Great I think I should go w Pat. From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov] You good with Pat going? Cdrn Aonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5 Pat should go. Cheryl, WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1 or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB _ I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible. cdm As you can see from below, this week\'s session is on Benghazi. I\'m told both Ds and P are out Monday. I\'m happy to cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn\'t want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also contact Pat. Please advise.'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Please_Advise',10,1,'3578 - C05766287.txt','Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm','Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Please_Advise',10,1,'3580 - C05766291.txt','Friday Presentation on Urgent Threat - Bill Burns will not be at the Retreat Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl--we should postpone until we get Bill there. FYI below Cheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm','Friday Presentation on Urgent Threat - Bill Burns will not be at the Retreat Friday Presentation on Urgent ThreatCheryl--we should postpone until we get Bill there. FYI below Cheryl, I\'ll be in Geneva with P5+1 and Iranians Oct 1-2. Won\'t get back at earliest until late evening Oct 2 ? more likely Oct 3. Bill Dear Gentlemen: On Friday, Oct 2, 2009, the Secretary is hosting Leadership Retreat. Would you each kindly give 5 minutes overview in your respective areas of leadership on a panel regarding the following urgent threats, in particular: Iran: Bill Burns Middle East: George Mitchell Af/PaK: Richard Holbrooke North Korea: Eric Bosworth Would you please advise Nora Toiv, who is copied on this message if you cannot present. Thanks so much. cdm'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Please_Advise',10,1,'3676 - C05766531.txt','S Photo w/ 4 Afghan Civil Society Women FW: RE: Fw: Re:The secretary had her picture taken with the 4 women right before her press conference. She met them as she walked to the site, and then invited them to walk with her to the press conference. The four Afghan women sat together during the conference and the Secretary asked them to rise so she could acknowledge and applaud their courageous work promoting women\'s rights in Afghanistan. We will send some photos around. Cheers, P ************************************** Philip Breeden Press Counselor, US Embassy London Tel: 44-(0) 20-7894-0672 Fax: 4440) 20-7491-2485 Cell: B6 Email: breedenpx@state.gov ***************************************** Thanks, please let us know if this works! Caroline and Ashley: Saba Ghori (from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan) can be reached at She is in London and in contact with the 4 Afghan Civil Society Women representatives observing today\'s conference, and understands here is a possibility of a photo/pull aside for the Afghan women with the Secretary. Of the Afghan women, three are at the media center, and one is at the civil society conference. Saba doesn\'t have a way to access the media canter/Lancaster House. If the Secretary can do this photo opp/pull aside, someone would need to meet and escort the women. Two of the women have local cell numbers: Hope you can help to coordinate with Saba and 4 Afghan women. Thanks, Anjana Saba and Modi, I have included the Secretary\'s press team Ashley Yehl and Caroline Adler on this chain. They are best placed to coordinate with Huma and Philippe on this. Sarah Jane-Mayhew, our official photographer, will be at the media center at about 1530. Please note that Embassy blackberries are very slow. (I have this message on m desk toe but it has not yet reached my bb) If Phil needs to take quick action on this please send him a text message at Best, Matt Matt, This is the email chain regarding the a possibly opportunity for the 4 Afghan women civil society representatives to meet with the Secretary and take a photo. Three of the 4 are in the media center and Saba who has been travelling with them isPhil suggested she contact Huma. If you have other thoughts on who Saba can contact let me know and I\'ll pass that info along. Saba is from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan for the U.S. Ambassador-at- Large for Global Women\'s Issues, Ambassador Melanne Verveer. Thanks, Anjana Saba, Our press office says your best bet would be to work with Huma to see if this is possible. The logistics are a challenge. Huma\'s number is Modi, Anjana J Fyi I haven\'t been able to get in. I emailed huma and she hasn\'t responded. The conference is going on right now. If the women could even meet with the Secretary for a few minutes, that would be great! Can you ask huma? I have the nos of the women who are in the conf Yes, huma told me about last night What time is the conf? Are you in? I asked her Apparently, the women gave their recommendations to S and SRAP at a reception hosted by the prince of whales last night. They urged the two not to forget @ them The conference is today (thurs). I asked mary beth googman in SRAP if I cd go and was told it was very difficult S will take a photo with the women? Do you have access to a phone? I\'m talking about the conference at which the women will be observers. Isn\'t that tomw? I want to but I\'m not accredited. I think I asked you @ this in the other email. Who could we ask to get me in? You have to get there super early, and its already 7 am here! Please advise','S Photo w/ 4 Afghan Civil Society Women FW: RE: Fw: Re:The secretary had her picture taken with the 4 women right before her press conference. She met them as she walked to the site, and then invited them to walk with her to the press conference. The four Afghan women sat together during the conference and the Secretary asked them to rise so she could acknowledge and applaud their courageous work promoting women\'s rights in Afghanistan. We will send some photos around. Cheers, P ************************************** Philip Breeden Press Counselor, US Embassy London Tel: 44-(0) 20-7894-0672 Fax: 4440) 20-7491-2485 Cell: B6 Email: breedenpx@state.gov ***************************************** Thanks, please let us know if this works! Caroline and Ashley: Saba Ghori (from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan) can be reached at She is in London and in contact with the 4 Afghan Civil Society Women representatives observing today\'s conference, and understands here is a possibility of a photo/pull aside for the Afghan women with the Secretary. Of the Afghan women, three are at the media center, and one is at the civil society conference. Saba doesn\'t have a way to access the media canter/Lancaster House. If the Secretary can do this photo opp/pull aside, someone would need to meet and escort the women. Two of the women have local cell numbers: Hope you can help to coordinate with Saba and 4 Afghan women. Thanks, Anjana Saba and Modi, I have included the Secretary\'s press team Ashley Yehl and Caroline Adler on this chain. They are best placed to coordinate with Huma and Philippe on this. Sarah Jane-Mayhew, our official photographer, will be at the media center at about 1530. Please note that Embassy blackberries are very slow. (I have this message on m desk toe but it has not yet reached my bb) If Phil needs to take quick action on this please send him a text message at Best, Matt Matt, This is the email chain regarding the a possibly opportunity for the 4 Afghan women civil society representatives to meet with the Secretary and take a photo. Three of the 4 are in the media center and Saba who has been travelling with them isPhil suggested she contact Huma. If you have other thoughts on who Saba can contact let me know and I\'ll pass that info along. Saba is from the State Department\'s Office of Global Women\'s Issues covering Afghanistan for the U.S. Ambassador-at- Large for Global Women\'s Issues, Ambassador Melanne Verveer. Thanks, Anjana Saba, Our press office says your best bet would be to work with Huma to see if this is possible. The logistics are a challenge. Huma\'s number is Modi, Anjana J Fyi I haven\'t been able to get in. I emailed huma and she hasn\'t responded. The conference is going on right now. If the women could even meet with the Secretary for a few minutes, that would be great! Can you ask huma? I have the nos of the women who are in the conf Yes, huma told me about last night What time is the conf? Are you in? I asked her Apparently, the women gave their recommendations to S and SRAP at a reception hosted by the prince of whales last night. They urged the two not to forget @ them The conference is today (thurs). I asked mary beth googman in SRAP if I cd go and was told it was very difficult S will take a photo with the women? Do you have access to a phone? I\'m talking about the conference at which the women will be observers. Isn\'t that tomw? I want to but I\'m not accredited. I think I asked you @ this in the other email. Who could we ask to get me in? You have to get there super early, and its already 7 am here! Please advise'),(5.521460917862246,5.521460917862246,2500,'Please_Advise',10,1,'3729 - C05766632.txt','Iraq TimingI had a message from Jim Jeffrey asking about timing for Iraq. I saw that as a good sign. I told him that I assumed it was post-election/summer, but that I would check. Please advise if that is not accurate. Nancy Nancy J. Powell Director General of the Foreign Service. and Director of Human Resources Room 6218 202-647-9898','Iraq TimingI had a message from Jim Jeffrey asking about timing for Iraq. I saw that as a good sign. I told him that I assumed it was post-election/summer, but that I would check. Please advise if that is not accurate. Nancy Nancy J. Powell Director General of the Foreign Service. and Director of Human Resources Room 6218 202-647-9898');
INSERT INTO `mv_tfidf` VALUES (7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Plurality-at-large_voting',1,1,'2993 - C05764842.txt','(Reuters) Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pact Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pactColleagues: Passing on this news item for your situational awareness. Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Egypt has delayed the signing of a deal to heal the rift between President Mahmoud Abbas\' Fatah movement and the rival Palestinian Islamist group Hamas because of new complications, an Egyptian official said on Friday. He cited the growing tension between Fatah and Hamas over the handling by Abbas of a U.N. report criticising the Israeli military offensive into Gaza in December and January. Cairo had slated a signing ceremony for October 25. The agreement would resolve nothing immediately but would outline steps to restore Palestinian unity. Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and Fatah dominates in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. The official told Reuters no new date was set for signing. Egypt saw it was better to delay until there is a suitable atmosphere, he said. Abbas admits his government erred in approving a U.N. decision in Geneva two weeks ago to delay action on the so-called Goldstone report, which is particularly critical of Israel for alleged war crimes during the Gaza offensive. He has reversed course and the issue was being reconsidered on Friday at a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, which Abbas requested. We are not going to let things collapse, said another Egyptian official of his country\'s lengthy mediation between the Palestinian factions which began over a year ago. We will wait until the dust settles and activate efforts again and I hope that will be very soon. The deal would postpone Palestinian presidential and parliamentarian elections until June 28, 2010. Fatah has signed it and this week Abbas announced that if Hamas did not sign he would go ahead with elections in January as called for by the constitution. It is unclear how Fatah would be able to hold a full election since Hamas has vowed to block voting in Gaza if the ballot was scheduled without its agreement.','(Reuters) Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pact Egypt delays signing of Palestinian unity pactColleagues: Passing on this news item for your situational awareness. Phillip T. Slattery Senior Watch Officer By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Egypt has delayed the signing of a deal to heal the rift between President Mahmoud Abbas\' Fatah movement and the rival Palestinian Islamist group Hamas because of \"new complications\", an Egyptian official said on Friday. He cited the growing tension between Fatah and Hamas over the handling by Abbas of a U.N. report criticising the Israeli military offensive into Gaza in December and January. Cairo had slated a signing ceremony for October 25. The agreement would resolve nothing immediately but would outline steps to restore Palestinian unity. Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and Fatah dominates in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. The official told Reuters no new date was set for signing. \"Egypt saw it was better to delay until there is a suitable atmosphere,\" he said. Abbas admits his government erred in approving a U.N. decision in Geneva two weeks ago to delay action on the so-called Goldstone report, which is particularly critical of Israel for alleged war crimes during the Gaza offensive. He has reversed course and the issue was being reconsidered on Friday at a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, which Abbas requested. \"We are not going to let things collapse,\" said another Egyptian official of his country\'s lengthy mediation between the Palestinian factions which began over a year ago. \"We will wait until the dust settles and activate efforts again and I hope that will be very soon.\" The deal would postpone Palestinian presidential and parliamentarian elections until June 28, 2010. Fatah has signed it and this week Abbas announced that if Hamas did not sign he would go ahead with elections in January as called for by the constitution. It is unclear how Fatah would be able to hold a full election since Hamas has vowed to block voting in Gaza if the ballot was scheduled without its agreement.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Plymouth',1,1,'3316 - C05765835.txt','Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni Awards Luncheon on Dec10. Attachments: Kevin Conlon.vcf Thought you might want to know that our Kevbo is being honored at Chicago-Kent College of Law-- distinguished alum that he is. Anyway, just found out this morning and, of course, not from Kevin. Betsy On behalf of the Chicago-Kent Alumni Board of Directors, we invite you to join us at the 2009 Alumni Awards & Recognition Luncheon. The event honors this year\'s Alumni Award recipients as well our alumni and friends who volunteered for the law school over the past year. Thursday, December 10, 2009 Reception: 11:30 a.m. ? Luncheon: 12:00 p.m. The Standard Club 320 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604 RSVP to alumskentlaw.edu by Tuesday, December 8, 2009.','Kevin O\'Keefe to be honored at the Chicago-Kent Alumni Awards Luncheon on Dec10. Attachments: Kevin Conlon.vcf Thought you might want to know that our Kevbo is being honored at Chicago-Kent College of Law-- distinguished alum that he is. Anyway, just found out this morning and, of course, not from Kevin. Betsy On behalf of the Chicago-Kent Alumni Board of Directors, we invite you to join us at the 2009 Alumni Awards & Recognition Luncheon. The event honors this year\'s Alumni Award recipients as well our alumni and friends who volunteered for the law school over the past year. Thursday, December 10, 2009 Reception: 11:30 a.m. ? Luncheon: 12:00 p.m. The Standard Club 320 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604 RSVP to alumskentlaw.edu by Tuesday, December 8, 2009.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'PMtoday',1,1,'213 - C05739810.txt','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'PM_Press',5,1,'1733 - C05761783.txt','Mini Schedule Friday 6/5/0911:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURIUSH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL Iv/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-HWAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SEC\'Y OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90TH BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 16','Mini Schedule Friday 6/5/0911:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURIUSH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL Iv/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-HWAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SEC\'Y OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90TH BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 16'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'PM_Press',5,1,'1739 - C05761795.txt','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 1:20 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:20 pm * PRE-BRIEF FOR TURKISH BILATERAL * 1:25 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURKISH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL w/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-H WAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SECY OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPARTState Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90 1 BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 19','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 1:20 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:20 pm * PRE-BRIEF FOR TURKISH BILATERAL * 1:25 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURKISH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL w/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-H WAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SECY OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPARTState Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90\" 1 BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 19'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'PM_Press',5,1,'1798 - C05761912.txt','Mini Schedule 5/14/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:00 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:00 am PHONE CALL w/GHANAIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MUMUNI 9:15 am Secretary\'s Office 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PHONE CALL w/SAUDI PRINCE SAUD AL-FAISAL 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/LATVIAN PRESIDENT VALDIS ZATLERS 11:30 am Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:30 am BRIEF MEETING/PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR 11:50 am PARTICIPANTS James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 12:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ DOUG HATTAWAY 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ PHIL LEVINE 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ ROY SPENCE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/IVIALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Y.B. DATUK 3:00 pm ANIFAH bin HAJI AMAN Secy\'s Conf Rm. *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:00 pm PRESS AVAILABILITY w/MALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:15 pm Y.B. DATUK ANIFAH bin HAM AMAN Treaty Room 3:30 pm MEETING w/ELIZABETH BAGLEY AND KRIS BALDERSTON 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm OFFICE TIME 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 5/14/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:00 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:00 am PHONE CALL w/GHANAIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MUMUNI 9:15 am Secretary\'s Office 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PHONE CALL w/SAUDI PRINCE SAUD AL-FAISAL 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/LATVIAN PRESIDENT VALDIS ZATLERS 11:30 am Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:30 am BRIEF MEETING/PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR 11:50 am PARTICIPANTS James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 12:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ DOUG HATTAWAY 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ PHIL LEVINE 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ ROY SPENCE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/IVIALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Y.B. DATUK 3:00 pm ANIFAH bin HAJI AMAN Secy\'s Conf Rm. *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:00 pm PRESS AVAILABILITY w/MALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:15 pm Y.B. DATUK ANIFAH bin HAM AMAN Treaty Room 3:30 pm MEETING w/ELIZABETH BAGLEY AND KRIS BALDERSTON 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm OFFICE TIME 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'PM_Press',5,1,'1896 - C05762393.txt','Mini Schedule 6/17/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT DRAMA 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route US Chamber of Commerce 11:25 am ARRIVE US Chamber of Commerce 11:30 am KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE US-INDIA BUSINESS COUNCIL\'S 12:15 pm ANNUAL SUMMIT US Chamber of Commerce 12:20 pm DEPART US Chamber of Commerce *En route State Department 12:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm DROP-BY w/MALDIVIAN VICE PRESIDENT MOHAMMED 1:20 pm WAHEED HASSAN Secretary\'s Outer Office *Official Photo taken. 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR ISRAELI BILATERAL 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE BLEAT w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & F.M. AVIGDOR 2:15 pm LIEBERMAN Secretary\'s Office *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:15 pm EXPANDED BILAT w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & F.M. AVIGDOR 3:00 pm LIEBERMAN Secretary\'s Conference Room 3:00 pm PRESS AVAIL w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & P.M. AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 3:15 pm Treaty Room 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1','Mini Schedule 6/17/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT DRAMA 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route US Chamber of Commerce 11:25 am ARRIVE US Chamber of Commerce 11:30 am KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE US-INDIA BUSINESS COUNCIL\'S 12:15 pm ANNUAL SUMMIT US Chamber of Commerce 12:20 pm DEPART US Chamber of Commerce *En route State Department 12:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm DROP-BY w/MALDIVIAN VICE PRESIDENT MOHAMMED 1:20 pm WAHEED HASSAN Secretary\'s Outer Office *Official Photo taken. 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR ISRAELI BILATERAL 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE BLEAT w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & F.M. AVIGDOR 2:15 pm LIEBERMAN Secretary\'s Office *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:15 pm EXPANDED BILAT w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & F.M. AVIGDOR 3:00 pm LIEBERMAN Secretary\'s Conference Room 3:00 pm PRESS AVAIL w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & P.M. AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 3:15 pm Treaty Room 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'PM_Press',5,1,'2456 - C05763780.txt','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'\"Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Podesta_(island)',1,1,'2695 - C05764272.txt','PodestaJohn podesta just returned from spending time with bachelet in chile. Would like to talk to you about his trip. cell B6 128','PodestaJohn podesta just returned from spending time with bachelet in chile. Would like to talk to you about his trip. cell B6 128'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Poe',1,1,'2858 - C05764601.txt','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogGriginal Message If u go to the actual website it has a great pic. Who says ca.i good poky changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm Sometimes impowtarit salts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphere. (hey just creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. UiaaLe riilary Ciinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Geri- tai Asseintily meeting next focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a question, she gave an answer that one top State Department official characterized as historic because it for the thara..:terike6 corruption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue. conunenz resona te.s on several levels. On the one, perhaps dosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the iVicCheystal&epory whic,r iderVd,Sies abus--: , of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go 1YOITi as e.,lorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Itrf . there e,e, bleiaeler C.orrupticn the Ille\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security th knits :itates taws. ,N.lether the concern is illegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons of mass thifTurt:icir, terrorism rrr insurgendes, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, times oun\'t Identify and bathe corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as a \'c1 society Eui-31.-,E..ri:Et,itig neve( once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address vithise, to simply .zgRi4st it is ericie..nic the world over and simply a way business gets done among esvN:,EI:,,,in the wood. is s.imply reckless. ? 1) e: is . eiement of top national security threats ... requires far more than mere po e:e or the wordiy bat linriteo capaoilities of NC5Os like Transparency International. It is a job that on the r 7esc.vices to identify and track targets and on the other demands the p.:11:1:y,Tok.Ns roans of those who are the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top s,.indlcates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last . 1 .-7 art} riat.liers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of ,l?tYw it ? rSI(?ri Uompany, Climon\'s remarks are important. But if she and the aomimsdation pian to systernatkaily go aster the cc fruptori that is linked to many if not most of our greatest','For S rothkopf review of her speech on foreign policy blogGriginal Message If u go to the actual website it has a great pic. Who says ca.i good poky changes come in with a bang? Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:53pm Sometimes impowtarit salts in U.S. policy come quietly. They don\'t make the evening news. They don\'t reverberate in the blogosphere. (hey just creep in and gradually take effect. But their consequences can be far-reaching. UiaaLe riilary Ciinton gave an address discussing U.S. priorities for the UN Geri- tai Asseintily meeting next focused on non-proliferation and, naturally, by extension, Iran. But then, in answer to a question, she gave an answer that one top State Department official characterized as \"historic\" because it \"for the thara..:terike6 corruption as a national security rather than just as a \'good governance\' issue.\" conunenz resona te.s on several levels. On the one, perhaps dosest to today\'s headlines, it ties in directly to the iVicCheystal&epory whic,r iderVd,Sies abus--: , of government power in Afghanistan as an equal threat to the insurgency. As such it sends a very powerful message to the Karzai government that unless they seriously clean up their act they could go 1YOITi as e.,lorts in their country to being a target of our efforts to promote change. Itrf . there e,e, bleiaeler C.orrupticn the Ille\'s blood of many of the most substantial national security th; knits :itates taws. ,N.lether the concern is illegal arms sales or proliferation of weapons of mass thifTurt:icir, terrorism rrr insurgendes, government stability or functioning free markets, public health or public safety, times oun\'t Identify and bathe corruption true progress is impossible. As such, to shrug it off as a \'c1 society\" Eui-31.-,E..ri:Et,itig neve( once gets the attention of senior officials or the resources required to address vithise, to simply ;;;.zgRi4st it is ericie..nic the world over and simply a way business gets done among esv;N:,EI:,,,in the wood. is s.imply reckless. ? 1) e: is ;.; eiement of top national security threats ... requires far more than mere po e:e or the wordiy bat linriteo capaoilities of NC5Os like Transparency International. It is a job that on the r 7esc.vices to identify and track targets and on the other demands the p.:11:1:y,Tok.Ns roans of those who are the offenders, like Karzai, are senior officials, top s,.indlcates. These are the not-so-super members of what I called in my last . 1 .-7 art} riat.liers and beneficiaries of some of the most dangerous types of ,l?tYw it ? rSI;(?ri Uompany, Climon\'s remarks are important. But if she and the aomimsdation pian to systernatk;aily go aster the cc fruptori that is linked to many if not most of our greatest'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Pogo.com',1,1,'2773 - C05764453.txt','New POGO story - forced resignation of whistleblowerFyi From POGO\'s website blog: A positive take on our actions thus far, as characterized by the remaining guards in Kabul. http://pogoblog.typeoad.combogo/2009/09/more-news-from-euards-on-the-ground-in-kabul.html More News From Guards on the Ground in Kabul A quick update from the ground in Kabul: we\'ve heard that guards at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan are very pleased with the State Department\'s actions so far, with one source saying guards feel as if they\'ve been liberated from prison. State Department investigators have been conducting thorough, respectful interviews and are not asking guards if they shared information with POGO. The right people are being fired and it looks like we\'re on the way to restoring an atmosphere of professionalism at the U.S. Embassy. The contractor who was forced out of his position, by the way, was asked to leave before the State Department arrived on the scene. More as it comes in. -- Bryan Rahija We are now in a battle with POGO for ownership of this issue. What the Embassy today did was quite effective - maintaining the initiative and outlining decisive actions taken. We need to continue this trend, forcing POGO to react to what we are doing rather than the other way around. The Embassy statement does include removal of supervisors. I wonder from a contracting and legal standpoint how to react if asked to POGO\'s suggestion that supervisors are not allowed to work for another contractor. While people have a right to work, I believe we get to review a contractor\'s management team and instruct them on who is acceptable or not, right? I don\'t necessarily buy into POGO\'s Nuremberg defense, that people are exonerated because they were forced to debase themselves. But I see the release below as good news, that we have established momentum on the issue. We should retain it even though it will become more challenging as Congress returns next week. 76 POGO released the following statement on their website today: Statement by Danielle Brian, Executive Director, Project On Government Oversight: POGO is pleased that the State Department has finally taken decisive steps to bring the Kabul security guard scandal under control. We remain very concerned, however, with certain elements of this action. POGO has no solid information of the identities of those reported to have been removed. We have been told people are being fired for simply being in the photographs. We do know a number of those were unwilling participants. We also want to hear that the supervisors who were responsible for this debacle are being held fully accountable and not simply allowed to resign and go to another contractor. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-filesialerts/contract-oversightico-gp-20090904.html Fyi POGO posted the attached on their website, claiming that the whistleblower who exposed the guard scandal was forced to resign. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-files/alerts/contract-oversight/co-gp-20090903.html One of the whistleblowers who helped expose the guard scandal at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul has just been forced to resign after his company?whose client is ArmorGroup, North America (AGNA)?came to believe that he had reached out to D.C. for assistance. The company told POGO that the whistleblower\'s resignation was voluntary. However, information obtained by the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) strongly suggests he was pressured into resigning to avoid being fired, an action often referred to as constructive dismissal. POGO is deeply concerned about the action allegedly taken against the whistleblower. He is being forced out at a time 77','New POGO story - forced resignation of whistleblowerFyi From POGO\'s website blog: A positive take on our actions thus far, as characterized by the remaining guards in Kabul. http://pogoblog.typeoad.combogo/2009/09/more-news-from-euards-on-the-ground-in-kabul.html More News From Guards on the Ground in Kabul A quick update from the ground in Kabul: we\'ve heard that guards at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan are very pleased with the State Department\'s actions so far, with one source saying guards feel as if they\'ve been \"liberated from prison.\" State Department investigators have been conducting thorough, respectful interviews and are not asking guards if they shared information with POGO. The right people are being fired and it looks like we\'re on the way to restoring an atmosphere of professionalism at the U.S. Embassy. The contractor who was forced out of his position, by the way, was asked to leave before the State Department arrived on the scene. More as it comes in. -- Bryan Rahija We are now in a battle with POGO for ownership of this issue. What the Embassy today did was quite effective - maintaining the initiative and outlining decisive actions taken. We need to continue this trend, forcing POGO to react to what we are doing rather than the other way around. The Embassy statement does include removal of supervisors. I wonder from a contracting and legal standpoint how to react if asked to POGO\'s suggestion that supervisors are not allowed to work for another contractor. While people have a right to work, I believe we get to review a contractor\'s management team and instruct them on who is acceptable or not, right? I don\'t necessarily buy into POGO\'s Nuremberg defense, that people are exonerated because they were forced to debase themselves. But I see the release below as good news, that we have established momentum on the issue. We should retain it even though it will become more challenging as Congress returns next week. 76 POGO released the following statement on their website today: Statement by Danielle Brian, Executive Director, Project On Government Oversight: \"POGO is pleased that the State Department has finally taken decisive steps to bring the Kabul security guard scandal under control. We remain very concerned, however, with certain elements of this action. POGO has no solid information of the identities of those reported to have been removed. We have been told people are being fired for simply being in the photographs. We do know a number of those were unwilling participants. We also want to hear that the supervisors who were responsible for this debacle are being held fully accountable and not simply allowed to resign and go to another contractor.\" http://www.pogo.ordpogo-filesialerts/contract-oversightico-gp-20090904.html Fyi POGO posted the attached on their website, claiming that the whistleblower who exposed the guard scandal was forced to resign. http://www.pogo.ordpogo-files/alerts/contract-oversight/co-gp-20090903.html One of the whistleblowers who helped expose the guard scandal at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul has just been forced to resign after his company?whose client is ArmorGroup, North America (AGNA)?came to believe that he had reached out to D.C. for assistance. The company told POGO that the whistleblower\'s resignation was voluntary. However, information obtained by the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) strongly suggests he was pressured into resigning to avoid being fired, an action often referred to as constructive dismissal. POGO is deeply concerned about the action allegedly taken against the whistleblower. He is being forced out at a time 77'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Pogo_(TV_channel)',1,1,'2558 - C05764020.txt','POGO allegations - documents POGO allegationsAttachments: Attachment 6.pdf Attachments 1-5.pdf Sec Clinton Letter 09-01-09.pdf Oscar pls print this letter for hrc Its very imp Cheryl is discussing with hrc. Are you aware of these documents? CNN apparently has them as well and will ask the briefing. We need to say something strong besides default mode there\'s an ongoing investigation and I can\'t comment. Julie: Eric has them, but here\'s a backdoor set for you. You got these from DS.... Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General - U.S. Department of State (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) 12 DS ? Spokesman Ian Kelly, who is briefing today, would like to see the materials, please. Can you provide them to him? JMR ALL: Eric Boswell that the 3-part package that I mentioned to Robert this AM. It has 1) The 10-page POGO letter to Secy Clinton 2) 5 witness statements 3) 12 images Please let me know if PA needs these from us. Just now, the IG would prefer you request these items from Eric B. Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General U.S. Department of State 2121 Virginia Ave. NW (SA-3) Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) burgesst@state.gov Mailing address: 2201 C Street, N.W. Suite 8100, SA-3 Washington, D.C. 20522-0308 13','POGO allegations - documents POGO allegationsAttachments: Attachment 6.pdf; Attachments 1-5.pdf; Sec Clinton Letter 09-01-09.pdf Oscar pls print this letter for hrc Its very imp Cheryl is discussing with hrc. Are you aware of these documents? CNN apparently has them as well and will ask the briefing. We need to say something strong besides default mode \"there\'s an ongoing investigation and I can\'t comment.\" Julie: Eric has them, but here\'s a backdoor set for you. You got these from DS.... Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General - U.S. Department of State (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) 12 DS ? Spokesman Ian Kelly, who is briefing today, would like to see the materials, please. Can you provide them to him? JMR ALL: Eric Boswell that the 3-part package that I mentioned to Robert this AM. It has 1) The 10-page POGO letter to Secy Clinton 2) 5 witness statements 3) 12 images Please let me know if PA needs these from us. Just now, the IG would prefer you request these items from Eric B. Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General U.S. Department of State 2121 Virginia Ave. NW (SA-3) Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) burgesst@state.gov Mailing address: 2201 C Street, N.W. Suite 8100, SA-3 Washington, D.C. 20522-0308 13'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Poland',14,1,'1170 - C05760445.txt','Calls confirmedI doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedI doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Poland',14,1,'1172 - C05760447.txt','Calls confirmedCan\'t wait. You know how much I love making calls. We have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedCan\'t wait. You know how much I love making calls. We have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Poland',14,1,'1215 - C05760523.txt','Monday scheduleDid you talk w Lisa about their house? We are waiting for oprahs team to confirm that they can do in hamptons tomorrow. Aside from that, we have the following calls: 1. Kouchner 2. Jack and Cheryl to discuss his upcoming trip 3. Susan Rice if u want. They suggested monday. 4. Jones: he can do shortly after 9am. He\'s flying to poland. I can lock in 9:30. Am I doing anything about mitchell?','Monday scheduleDid you talk w Lisa about their house? We are waiting for oprahs team to confirm that they can do in hamptons tomorrow. Aside from that, we have the following calls: 1. Kouchner 2. Jack and Cheryl to discuss his upcoming trip 3. Susan Rice if u want. They suggested monday. 4. Jones: he can do shortly after 9am. He\'s flying to poland. I can lock in 9:30. Am I doing anything about mitchell?'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Poland',14,1,'2710 - C05764302.txt','(WSJ)- German government awaits outcome of GM board of directors meetingBERLIN (Dow Jones)--The German government is awaiting the outcome of a meeting of General Motors Co.\'s board of directors later Friday that will discuss the sale of its German unit Adam Opel GmbH. The government will then assess what it believes will be a fundamental signal on which of the two remaining bids for the unit the company favors, economics ministry spokeswoman Beatrix Brodkorb said Friday. The meeting is due to take place in the afternoon, central European time, according to the government. Austrian-Canadian car parts maker Magna International Inc. (MGA), in a consortium with Russian savings banks OAO Sberbank (SBER.RS), and Belgian private equity firm RHJ International SA (RHJI.BT) have recently presented revised bids for Opel and its sister company, U.K.-based Vauxhall. Germany\'s Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is keen to rescue jobs at Opel ahead of the Sept. 27 general election, has lobbied hard for Magna to be win the bid, while GM in the past has preferred RHJ. Government spokesman Klaus Vater said Friday that there is currently some movement, and Brodkorb said the government has been in contact with the U.S. on Opel over the past 24 hours. Brodkorb stressed that Germany\'s offer to provide the entire EUR4.5 billion in state aid for Opel came after GM asked Germany to provide more details on aid for the Magna bid but made no request for more state aid details for RHJ. The offer to pay state subsidies entirely and upfront without other European countries that have Opel and Vauxhall plants is an offer to other countries to help get a fast decision, Brodkorb said. Other European countries with Opel plants include Spain, the U.K., Poland and Belgium. The U.K. government is reportedly irritated by Germany\'s offer to entirely shoulder state guarantees of up to EUR4.5 billion in the deal because a decision on state aid wouldn\'t be up to Germany alone since the Opel bids also involve Vauxhall and production sites in Spain and Poland. Opel has around 50,000 staff in Europe, of which around half are based in Germany. 12)','(WSJ)- German government awaits outcome of GM board of directors meetingBERLIN (Dow Jones)--The German government is awaiting the outcome of a meeting of General Motors Co.\'s board of directors later Friday that will discuss the sale of its German unit Adam Opel GmbH. The government will then assess what it believes will be a fundamental signal on which of the two remaining bids for the unit the company favors, economics ministry spokeswoman Beatrix Brodkorb said Friday. The meeting is due to take place in the afternoon, central European time, according to the government. Austrian-Canadian car parts maker Magna International Inc. (MGA), in a consortium with Russian savings banks OAO Sberbank (SBER.RS), and Belgian private equity firm RHJ International SA (RHJI.BT) have recently presented revised bids for Opel and its sister company, U.K.-based Vauxhall. Germany\'s Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is keen to rescue jobs at Opel ahead of the Sept. 27 general election, has lobbied hard for Magna to be win the bid, while GM in the past has preferred RHJ. Government spokesman Klaus Vater said Friday that there is currently \"some movement,\" and Brodkorb said the government has been in contact with the U.S. on Opel over the past 24 hours. Brodkorb stressed that Germany\'s offer to provide the entire EUR4.5 billion in state aid for Opel came after GM asked Germany to provide more details on aid for the Magna bid but made no request for more state aid details for RHJ. The offer to pay state subsidies entirely and upfront without other European countries that have Opel and Vauxhall plants \"is an offer to other countries to help get a fast decision,\" Brodkorb said. Other European countries with Opel plants include Spain, the U.K., Poland and Belgium. The U.K. government is reportedly irritated by Germany\'s offer to entirely shoulder state guarantees of up to EUR4.5 billion in the deal because a decision on state aid wouldn\'t be up to Germany alone since the Opel bids also involve Vauxhall and production sites in Spain and Poland. Opel has around 50,000 staff in Europe, of which around half are based in Germany. 12)'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Poland',14,1,'2991 - C05764835.txt','ConfirmedWhoo hoo Five State Department nominees were confirmed by the Senate this evening: (1) Mike Posner - A/S for DRL (2) Bob Hormats - U/S for E (3) Lee Feinstein - Ambassador to Poland (4) Barry White - Ambassador to Norway (5) David Jacobson - Ambassador to Canada','ConfirmedWhoo hoo Five State Department nominees were confirmed by the Senate this evening: (1) Mike Posner - A/S for DRL (2) Bob Hormats - U/S for E (3) Lee Feinstein - Ambassador to Poland (4) Barry White - Ambassador to Norway (5) David Jacobson - Ambassador to Canada'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Poland',14,1,'3045 - C05764925.txt','Monday scheduleNot yet cause I\'m sure it will be fine Oprahs people haven\'t confirmed they can do it in hamptons yet As soon as they do, I will call her Did you talk w Lisa about their house? We are waiting for oprahs team to confirm that they can do in hamptons tomorrow. Aside from that, we have the following calls: 1.Kouchner 2.Jack and Cheryl to discuss his upcoming trip 3. Susan Rice if u want. They suggested monday. 4. Jones: he can do shortly after 9am. He\'s flying to poland. I can lock in 9:30. Am I doing anything about mitchell?','Monday scheduleNot yet cause I\'m sure it will be fine Oprahs people haven\'t confirmed they can do it in hamptons yet As soon as they do, I will call her Did you talk w Lisa about their house? We are waiting for oprahs team to confirm that they can do in hamptons tomorrow. Aside from that, we have the following calls: 1.Kouchner 2.Jack and Cheryl to discuss his upcoming trip 3. Susan Rice if u want. They suggested monday. 4. Jones: he can do shortly after 9am. He\'s flying to poland. I can lock in 9:30. Am I doing anything about mitchell?'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Poland',14,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Poland',14,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Poland',14,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Poland',14,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Poland',14,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Poland',14,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Poland',14,1,'3485 - C05766108.txt','Isaf callsList we are reaching out to: Saudi Italy Poland Romania Spain France Netherlands Australia Canada Norway Denmark Sweden Japan South Korea','Isaf callsList we are reaching out to: Saudi Italy Poland Romania Spain France Netherlands Australia Canada Norway Denmark Sweden Japan South Korea'),(5.184988681238633,5.184988681238633,2500,'Poland',14,1,'3505 - C05766143.txt','Calls confirmedWe have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos','Calls confirmedWe have given them windowns. As soon as you are done the next one will be connected. I doubt that all of these calls will be only 15 minutes. Will that matter? Have they been given windows or these specific times? Call sheets will be coming on secure fax at 8am. Here are confirmed calls: 830: Japanese FMinister Okada 845: French FMinister Kouchner 900: Polish FMinister Sikorski 915: Canadian FMinister Cannon 930: Brazilian FMinister Amorim 945: Romanian President Basescu 1000: Norwegian FM Stoere 1015: Italian FM Frattini 1030: Possible Saudi FM 1045: Dutch FMinister Verhagen 1100: Spanish FMinister Moratinos'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Polarization_(politics)',2,1,'2294 - C05763096.txt','Spanish fmSpanish FM Moratinos has requested to speak with you today. Tom can give u verbal download but below are basic points. Let me know if u want us to set up call Points: - We condemn the effort to remove Zelaya from office. - We are working within the OAS and with our regional partners to resolve this situation quickly and in a manner that restores democratic order. - We appreciate the role Spain played in winning quick EU condemnation of the coup attempt. - Our work is not done. Rebuilding trust among competing political institutions and reducing polarization within Honduras will take a lot of work. We hope Spain will work with us and the OAS to ensure a restoration of democratic order that will allow Honduras to carry through with it electoral timetable (presidential vote scheduled for November) Note from torn: Aside from the statements issued by the President and the Secretary, we have been working in the OAS Permanent Council fashioning a consensus resolution mapping out a path forward, reaching out to regional partners ( I have spoken twice with Salvadoran President Funes, and our Ambassadors have been working with other Central American leaders), and working within Honduras to limit the damage to Honduras institutions.  1ro','Spanish fmSpanish FM Moratinos has requested to speak with you today. Tom can give u verbal download but below are basic points. Let me know if u want us to set up call Points: - We condemn the effort to remove Zelaya from office. - We are working within the OAS and with our regional partners to resolve this situation quickly and in a manner that restores democratic order. - We appreciate the role Spain played in winning quick EU condemnation of the coup attempt. - Our work is not done. Rebuilding trust among competing political institutions and reducing polarization within Honduras will take a lot of work. We hope Spain will work with us and the OAS to ensure a restoration of democratic order that will allow Honduras to carry through with it electoral timetable (presidential vote scheduled for November) Note from torn: Aside from the statements issued by the President and the Secretary, we have been working in the OAS Permanent Council fashioning a consensus resolution mapping out a path forward, reaching out to regional partners ( I have spoken twice with Salvadoran President Funes, and our Ambassadors have been working with other Central American leaders), and working within Honduras to limit the damage to Honduras institutions. ; 1ro'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Polarization_(politics)',2,1,'3277 - C05765766.txt','Honduras Update Sat 10:00 pm ESTTo All: The de facto authorities\' consultations continued today -- with government agencies, Congress and judicial branch. The meetings just wrapped up. Our sources tell us the process is moving forward and will result in a series of measures Mon-Wed: some govt resignations and replacements possible announcement of Dec 2 or 3 for Congressional action on Z issue M step aside. We have reiterated that latter is crucial for our diplomacy to boost election support. The de factos say the M speech announcing that is being drafted. De facto negotiators say the military played a useful role today in pushing the process forward. Amb Llorens notes that while the de facto consultations may look like a stall, the tendency to seek this sort of buy-in is one reason Honduras historically has been more peaceful than its neighors. While our role on the most sensitive issue is not known outside of very few people, the impression is growing in the country and among careful observers in region that something is happening. Insulza told Arturo today that he wants to find a pragmatic way forward and could use a fig leaf. We hope to produce something more than that. Z\'s negotiators are aware something is moving and appear keen to get back in the game, but Z has them on a tight leash and refuses to play. If things go well in next few days, we will ask S should call Z to encourage him back to the table. We are in constant touch with the de factos to help keep this on track. While most Hondurans want to move on, there is still a great deal of polarization that makes progress complicated. Best, ck','Honduras Update Sat 10:00 pm ESTTo All: The de facto authorities\' consultations continued today -- with government agencies, Congress and judicial branch. The meetings just wrapped up. Our sources tell us the process is moving forward and will result in a series of measures Mon-Wed: some govt resignations and replacements; possible announcement of Dec 2 or 3 for Congressional action on Z issue; M \"step aside.\" We have reiterated that latter is crucial for our diplomacy to boost election support. The de factos say the M speech announcing that is being drafted. De facto negotiators say the military played a useful role today in pushing the process forward. Amb Llorens notes that while the de facto consultations may look like a stall, the tendency to seek this sort of buy-in is one reason Honduras historically has been more peaceful than its neighors. While our role on the most sensitive issue is not known outside of very few people, the impression is growing in the country and among careful observers in region that something is happening. Insulza told Arturo today that he wants to find a pragmatic way forward and could use a fig leaf. We hope to produce something more than that. Z\'s negotiators are aware something is moving and appear keen to get back in the game, but Z has them on a tight leash and refuses to play. If things go well in next few days, we will ask S should call Z to encourage him back to the table. We are in constant touch with the de factos to help keep this on track. While most Hondurans want to move on, there is still a great deal of polarization that makes progress complicated. Best, ck'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Police',1,2,'2582 - C05764073.txt','language from 2003 State Dept Human Rights reportOperative language / Sri Lanka: The Government generally respected the human rights of its citizens however, there were serious problems in some areas. There were no reports of security forces committing politically motivated killings and no reports of disappearances however, the military and police reportedly tortured, killed and raped detainees.','language from 2003 State Dept Human Rights reportOperative language / Sri Lanka: The Government generally respected the human rights of its citizens; however, there were serious problems in some areas. There were no reports of security forces committing politically motivated killings and no reports of disappearances; however, the military and police reportedly tortured, killed and raped detainees.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Police_car',1,1,'2757 - C05764413.txt','ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed suicide Update: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia - alleged illegal activitysuicide Importance: High FYI Importance: High FYI on several (shocking) updates on that Liberia Amcit case. Scroll all the way to the bottom for all the details. Colleagues, Charge Robinson, Embassy Monrovia, just called to report that Mr. Fosnight has committed suicide. He was found in his home at approximately 0500 EDT. The RSO is on the scene and Monrovia\'s consular section is aware of the situation and will work to repatriate the body. UNMIL is working to determine who from the UN will call Fosnight\'s next-of-kin. Post had no further details, but will continue to provide them to Ops. The Liberian Minister of Justice has asked UNMIL representatives and Charge Robinson to attend a meeting at 0730 EDT to discuss press responses. The Watch connected the PA/Press duty officer to Embassy Monrovia. ACTION REQUEST: Embassy Monrovia has requested press guidance from the Department as soon as possible, preferably before the 0730 EDT meeting. The Embassy prefers NOT to issue a joint statement with Liberian or UNMIL representatives. The Embassy is closed today, but the Charge will be available by telephone. Ops has informed the CA/OCS, AF, and PA/Press duty officers by telephone, and stands by ready to assist. Regards, Stephanie L. Hallett 156 One correction: Fosnight\'s passport was not / not seized. Fosnight says he can\'t find it (which is interesting, since he says he planned to fly to Sierra Leone this afternoon). And one update: So far, all the Liberian lawyers contacted have refused to take the case. - Brooks Robinson Here is today\'s update. Sunday has been eventful. - Fosnight was arrested about 40 minutes ago and is under house arrest. His U.S. passport has been seized. The Consular Officer is aware and has passed to him (via the RSO, who\'s on the scene) the names of three local lawyers. The RSO reported that Fosnight is also seeking to be in touch with a U.S. lawyer. The Consular Officer will send a report of arrest cable tomorrow, and stands ready to meet with Fosnight. - The GOL has formally asked UNMIL to assist in making sure that the house arrest is effective, in order to ensure that Fosnight\'s rights are protected and to minimize flight risk. - Getting to this point involved a harrowing six hours. This morning at approximately 11:00 am, the Liberia National Police, accompanied by UN Police and our RSO, went to Fosnight\'s apartment to carry out the arrest. Although Fosnight had been under LNP surveillance by five officers, he managed to leave the apartment at around 10:00 in his UN-marked vehicle. (The Director of Police will be investigating how that happened.) Airport, immigration, police, and UN authorities were alerted. - At approximately 3:00 pm, we learned that Fosnight was still in Monrovia and was in phone contact with UNMIL officials as well as LNP officers. Finally, he agreed to be met by the LNP at his apartment, where he was arrested. He was read his rights, and read the charges, which include statutory rape and exploitation of children, among other charges. Fosnight stated that he and his Sierra Leonean ex-wife (or ex-girlfriend) - the 157','ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed ACTION REQUEST and UPDATE: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia has committed suicide Update: Amcit at UN Mission in Liberia - alleged illegal activitysuicide Importance: High FYI Importance: High FYI on several (shocking) updates on that Liberia Amcit case. Scroll all the way to the bottom for all the details. Colleagues, Charge Robinson, Embassy Monrovia, just called to report that Mr. Fosnight has committed suicide. He was found in his home at approximately 0500 EDT. The RSO is on the scene and Monrovia\'s consular section is aware of the situation and will work to repatriate the body. UNMIL is working to determine who from the UN will call Fosnight\'s next-of-kin. Post had no further details, but will continue to provide them to Ops. The Liberian Minister of Justice has asked UNMIL representatives and Charge Robinson to attend a meeting at 0730 EDT to discuss press responses. The Watch connected the PA/Press duty officer to Embassy Monrovia. ACTION REQUEST: Embassy Monrovia has requested press guidance from the Department as soon as possible, preferably before the 0730 EDT meeting. The Embassy prefers NOT to issue a joint statement with Liberian or UNMIL representatives. The Embassy is closed today, but the Charge will be available by telephone. Ops has informed the CA/OCS, AF, and PA/Press duty officers by telephone, and stands by ready to assist. Regards, Stephanie L. Hallett 156 One correction: Fosnight\'s passport was not / not seized. Fosnight says he can\'t find it (which is interesting, since he says he planned to fly to Sierra Leone this afternoon). And one update: So far, all the Liberian lawyers contacted have refused to take the case. - Brooks Robinson Here is today\'s update. Sunday has been eventful. - Fosnight was arrested about 40 minutes ago and is under house arrest. His U.S. passport has been seized. The Consular Officer is aware and has passed to him (via the RSO, who\'s on the scene) the names of three local lawyers. The RSO reported that Fosnight is also seeking to be in touch with a U.S. lawyer. The Consular Officer will send a report of arrest cable tomorrow, and stands ready to meet with Fosnight. - The GOL has formally asked UNMIL to assist in making sure that the house arrest is effective, in order to ensure that Fosnight\'s rights are protected and to minimize flight risk. - Getting to this point involved a harrowing six hours. This morning at approximately 11:00 am, the Liberia National Police, accompanied by UN Police and our RSO, went to Fosnight\'s apartment to carry out the arrest. Although Fosnight had been under LNP surveillance by five officers, he managed to leave the apartment at around 10:00 in his UN-marked vehicle. (The Director of Police will be investigating how that happened.) Airport, immigration, police, and UN authorities were alerted. - At approximately 3:00 pm, we learned that Fosnight was still in Monrovia and was in phone contact with UNMIL officials as well as LNP officers. Finally, he agreed to be met by the LNP at his apartment, where he was arrested. He was read his rights, and read the charges, which include statutory rape and exploitation of children, among other charges. Fosnight stated that he and his Sierra Leonean ex-wife (or ex-girlfriend) - the 157'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Policy',1,1,'2563 - C05764035.txt','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design','Brooke Memorial Fellowship in IndiaFriends/Family: I wanted you to see what the board of the Int\'l Center for Research on Women has done. Below is what you\'ll find on the website http://www.awid.ora/eng/Issues-and- Analysis/Library/Brooke-Shearer-Fellowship. O The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: The International Center for Research of Women (ICRW) has established a fellowship in memory of Brooke Shearer, a former ICRW board member and dedicated advocate for improving the health and economic status of women in the developing world. The Brooke Shearer fellowship in India is an opportunity for U.S. early career professionals with graduate degrees to contribute to research and programs that advance gender equality and empower women in Asia. Shearer was a stalwart supporter and contributor to ICRW\'s mission and work. ICRW honors her commitment to women with a fellowship program based in our Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India, a tribute to Shearer\'s fond memories of her time spent in India during her youth and her tenure on ICRW\'s board. The 2009 fellow will work in collaboration with the Asia director of the social and economic development group on programs, research, advocacy, and business development related to the group\'s portfolio of work. The specific activities of the fellow will be determined based on the substantive and technical skills, interests, and experience of the candidate selected and the current opportunities in the group. Likely projects for engagement include: ? The PACE program?an ICRW collaboration with Gap Inc. on workplace and personal advancement of female garment workers in India, Cambodia, Bangladesh. ? The Counting Girls Project?a project examining son preference in India and China, the effectiveness of specific policy efforts in addressing sex selection and discrimination against girl children, and the potential conflict between the human rights of girls and reproductive rights for women. ? Delayed Marriage?project examining the social norms that would need to be changed to eliminate early marriage. Primary Duties: The fellow will engage in the following responsibilities and tasks: ? Develop technical content of projects including conceptualization, data analysis, background research, program and evaluation design, survey and instrument design;'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Policy_debate',1,1,'1745 - C05761807.txt','last email on this subjectSorry to flood your email, but I couldn\'t resist sending this to you from Ben Smith A year later, Hillary wins A year ago today, the final set of primaries made official the foregone conclusion that Barack Obama had won the primary, and Hillary Clinton lost it. There\'s far too much going on today to dwell on an anniversary, but it does seem worth noting one particular piece of news in its light: On the central health care policy debate of the Democratic Primary -- which was, to be fair, conducted within a fairly narrow frame -- Obama appears to have conceded today to a Senate plan likely to more closely resemble Clinton\'s. In a dense, careful letter to Ted Kennedy and Max Baucus, Obama offered his principles for a health care plan and conceded on a central point: He is now open to an individual mandate, which he campaigned against, and which is now being talked about by Senators of both parties with the buzzword shared responsibility. Obama still backs a hardship waiver for people unable to afford the mandate -- which is consistent with the core of his objection to the mandate. But what he cast as a principled difference of approach -- was the problem merely that people couldn\'t afford insurance? or something more? -- seems to have been conceded. Here\'s the relevant paragraph: I understand the Committees are moving towards a principle of shared responsibility -- making every American responsible for having health insurance coverage, and asking that employers share in the cost. I share the goal of ending lapses and gaps in coverage that make us less healthy and drive up everyone\'s costs, and I am open to your ideas on shared responsibility. But I believe if we are going to make people responsible for owning health insurance, we must make health care affordable. If we do end up with a system where people are responsible for their own insurance, we need to provide a hardship waiver to exempt Americans who cannot afford it. In addition, while I believe that employers have a responsibility to support health insurance for their employees, small businesses face a number of special challenges in affording health benefits and should be exempted. B6 B6 By Ben Smith 07:51 PM','last email on this subjectSorry to flood your email, but I couldn\'t resist sending this to you from Ben Smith A year later, Hillary wins A year ago today, the final set of primaries made official the foregone conclusion that Barack Obama had won the primary, and Hillary Clinton lost it. There\'s far too much going on today to dwell on an anniversary, but it does seem worth noting one particular piece of news in its light: On the central health care policy debate of the Democratic Primary -- which was, to be fair, conducted within a fairly narrow frame -- Obama appears to have conceded today to a Senate plan likely to more closely resemble Clinton\'s. In a dense, careful letter to Ted Kennedy and Max Baucus, Obama offered his principles for a health care plan and conceded on a central point: He is now open to an individual mandate, which he campaigned against, and which is now being talked about by Senators of both parties with the buzzword \"shared responsibility.\" Obama still backs a \"hardship waiver\" for people unable to afford the mandate -- which is consistent with the core of his objection to the mandate. But what he cast as a principled difference of approach -- was the problem merely that people couldn\'t afford insurance? or something more? -- seems to have been conceded. Here\'s the relevant paragraph: I understand the Committees are moving towards a principle of shared responsibility -- making every American responsible for having health insurance coverage, and asking that employers share in the cost. I share the goal of ending lapses and gaps in coverage that make us less healthy and drive up everyone\'s costs, and I am open to your ideas on shared responsibility. But I believe if we are going to make people responsible for owning health insurance, we must make health care affordable. If we do end up with a system where people are responsible for their own insurance, we need to provide a hardship waiver to exempt Americans who cannot afford it. In addition, while I believe that employers have a responsibility to support health insurance for their employees, small businesses face a number of special challenges in affording health benefits and should be exempted. B6 B6 By Ben Smith 07:51 PM'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Policy_Network',1,1,'1935 - C05762498.txt','See below - then see next emailLongtime Clinton confidant Blumenthal to become Clinton advisor Tue, 06/23/2009 - 1:00pm Longtime journalist and former Clinton White House advisor Sidney Blumenthal will become a special advisor without portfolio to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, The Cable has learned. Blumenthal refused to comment. But sources say he is filling out the paperwork and disentangling himself from other obligations as he moves to become a special advisor to the secretary whose presidential campaign he helped advise. The position would not require Senate confirmation. Clinton, who is recovering from surgery to repair a broken elbow, has been building her team at the State Department, while establishing her credentials as a team player supporting and amplifying her former presidential rival\'s foreign-policy vision. Sources close to her says she will prove indispensable to Obama, a point several Obama aides also made to Politico\'s Ben Smith in a piece noting the relatively background role she has played in these early months. The planned addition of Blumenthal, a longtime confidant of the Clinton family and a fierce defender of Bill Clinton\'s presidential legacy, could indicate she plans to raise her profile. (Blumenthal is probably Clinton\'s best speechwriter, a friend notes.) In the foreign-policy arena, Blumenthal advised former President Clinton on U.S.-British relations, and first introduced him to future British Prime Minister Tony Blair. He has also been active in the Third Way- Progressive Governance process. A former Washington Post reporter, Blumenthal has contributed commentary and editorial advice to Vanity Fair, Tina Brown\'s new online magazine The Daily Beast, the New Yorker, and Salon. Blumenthal has also been a fellow at New York University\'s Center on Law and Security. Laura Rozen I Permalink I fA9%\'1 Comments? Login or register 52','See below - then see next emailLongtime Clinton confidant Blumenthal to become Clinton advisor Tue, 06/23/2009 - 1:00pm Longtime journalist and former Clinton White House advisor Sidney Blumenthal will become a special advisor without portfolio to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, The Cable has learned. Blumenthal refused to comment. But sources say he is filling out the paperwork and disentangling himself from other obligations as he moves to become a special advisor to the secretary whose presidential campaign he helped advise. The position would not require Senate confirmation. Clinton, who is recovering from surgery to repair a broken elbow, has been building her team at the State Department, while establishing her credentials as a team player supporting and amplifying her former presidential rival\'s foreign-policy vision. Sources close to her says she will prove indispensable to Obama, a point several Obama aides also made to Politico\'s Ben Smith in a piece noting the relatively background role she has played in these early months. The planned addition of Blumenthal, a longtime confidant of the Clinton family and a fierce defender of Bill Clinton\'s presidential legacy, could indicate she plans to raise her profile. (Blumenthal is probably Clinton\'s best speechwriter, a friend notes.) In the foreign-policy arena, Blumenthal advised former President Clinton on U.S.-British relations, and first introduced him to future British Prime Minister Tony Blair. He has also been active in the Third Way- Progressive Governance process. A former Washington Post reporter, Blumenthal has contributed commentary and editorial advice to Vanity Fair, Tina Brown\'s new online magazine The Daily Beast, the New Yorker, and Salon. Blumenthal has also been a fellow at New York University\'s Center on Law and Security. Laura Rozen I Permalink I fA9%\'1 Comments? Login or register 52'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Policy_Planning_Staff_(United_States)',3,1,'2043 - C05762679.txt','fyiSee traffic below ? read down to first email Libya is hosting the AU summit at the end of June and the theme for the summit is agriculture. Gaddafi is most likely trying to build up international support for the summit. Jeff has been in contact w/ AU and NEPAD reps and encouraged them to write a letter. Interesting. Why? ? Gaddafi is sending a letter to President Obama tomorrow about food security and asking U.S. to increase its support ? The head of NEPAD and AU are sending a letter to S Clinton tomorrow also about food security Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Cell: Blackberry: Email: StremlauMH@state.gov','fyiSee traffic below ? read down to first email Libya is hosting the AU summit at the end of June and the theme for the summit is agriculture. Gaddafi is most likely trying to build up international support for the summit. Jeff has been in contact w/ AU and NEPAD reps and encouraged them to write a letter. Interesting. Why? ? Gaddafi is sending a letter to President Obama tomorrow about food security and asking U.S. to increase its support ? The head of NEPAD and AU are sending a letter to S Clinton tomorrow also about food security Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Cell: Blackberry: Email: StremlauMH@state.gov'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Policy_Planning_Staff_(United_States)',3,1,'2257 - C05763029.txt','the secretary\'s speechI\'ve been hearing really incredible feedback on the secretary\'s speech. One thing that people keep saying is that this is the first time they can recall a secretary getting technical on the issue. Often times leaders just tell feel good stories. I think we really took a big step forward by laying out our vision for food security through the seven areas of focus and how we\'ll work through country-led processes like CAADP. People also really like how Megan made that great connection between Ejeta\'s life work and our plan going forward. Megan did a great job laying out the lab to farm to market to table. That\'s exactly what we\'re going for and what hasn\'t been articulated well in the past. Let\'s keep the dialogue at a high level and really challenge people on this issue in the future ? not just regurgitate USAID success stories like we did during the Bush years! Best, Matt Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Email: StremlauMH@state.gov 70','the secretary\'s speechI\'ve been hearing really incredible feedback on the secretary\'s speech. One thing that people keep saying is that this is the first time they can recall a secretary getting \"technical\" on the issue. Often times leaders just tell feel good stories. I think we really took a big step forward by laying out our vision for food security through the seven areas of focus and how we\'ll work through country-led processes like CAADP. People also really like how Megan made that great connection between Ejeta\'s life work and our plan going forward. Megan did a great job laying out the lab to farm to market to table. That\'s exactly what we\'re going for and what hasn\'t been articulated well in the past. Let\'s keep the dialogue at a high level and really challenge people on this issue in the future ? not just regurgitate USAID success stories like we did during the Bush years! Best, Matt Matthew Stremlau, Ph.D. Policy Planning Staff Office of the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Phone: 202-736-7308 Email: StremlauMH@state.gov 70'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Policy_Planning_Staff_(United_States)',3,1,'3705 - C05766583.txt','Clearance Request: draft op-ed on UN coordination role in HaitiRemind me to discuss Cheryl, Peter Attached. Peter E. Harrell Secretary\'s Policy Planning Staff (SIP) U.S. Department of State 202.647.0724 (o)','Clearance Request: draft op-ed on UN coordination role in HaitiRemind me to discuss Cheryl, Peter Attached. Peter E. Harrell Secretary\'s Policy Planning Staff (SIP) U.S. Department of State 202.647.0724 (o)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Polikarpov_I-15',1,1,'2640 - C05764161.txt','Mini Schedule 9/18/09 Friday10:10 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Brookings Institution 10:20 am ARRIVE Brookings Institution IP:25 am SPEECH AT THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION 11:30 am Location: Falk Auditorium Approx. 110 ppl expected. You take 08..A. I:I .:15 en DEPART Brookings Institution *En in r.to &Tn. Dcpsitmelt 11:35 am (t) PHONE CALL w/QUARTET ENVOY TONY BILAIR (T) En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 17:0 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR \'ii\'..tiPCY POWELL, 12:20 nm DFRIECTOR. CEI:FRAII. OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE AND DIRECTOR OE HUMAN _RESOURCES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\'h Floor At..pC7\':L 75 ppl expected. 12:3J prri I.> JNCII. w./JIM S\'IEINBERG , 1:30 pm Jam Room, fIth Finer ? !, 1(4 OP vi.1)+.:\'.\'i1 .CRAl Y ?71t1E0 f!$1.11.I,T,EN.GE WINNERS !.:tam Trir...?11 Preps. 1:45 pm HRIEV.IING :cr. 1.11,miri4 2:00 pm Sei.iretary\'s Office 2:A0 min !DEPART State Department *En route Foreign Service Institute  2: Instir\'Ite 3:00 pi). *V2i..Y.0 1- 0 \'1HE .i\'t)1F4,..EiGNI SERVICE INSTITUTE (FSI) ? , Fni-eigr Affairs T-aining Center *Open, press. i\'..118 i licreig..i Sak 1, 101.14: Si 5:10 nm 8:SO 6.4L . 101.?.,.:\' A:111.111.s .A,i7B . L\' mireixs AFB 9:00 ror. FA EPA nr.Pews AFB via 0-5 Air Force Aircraft Tail #90404 \' --Ft( C i1L3\' 9:50 pm 91.1-.2.1..n-6151) BEST COPY AVAILABLE 95','Mini Schedule 9/18/09 Friday10:10 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Brookings Institution 10:20 am ARRIVE Brookings Institution IP:25 am SPEECH AT THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION 11:30 am Location: Falk Auditorium \"Approx. 110 ppl expected. You take 08..A. I:I .:15 en DEPART Brookings Institution *En in r.to &Tn.; Dcpsitmelt 11:35 am (t) PHONE CALL w/QUARTET ENVOY TONY BILAIR (T) En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 17:0; pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR \'ii\'.;.tiPCY POWELL, 12:20 nm DFRIECTOR. CEI:FRAII. OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE AND DIRECTOR OE HUMAN _RESOURCES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\'h Floor At..pC7\':L 75 ppl expected. 12:3J prri I.> JNCII. w./JIM S\'IEINBERG , 1:30 pm Jam Room, fIth Finer ? ;!, ;1(4 OP vi.1)+.:\'.\'i1 .CRAl Y ?71t1E0 f!$1.11.I,T,EN.GE WINNERS !.:tam Trir...?11 Preps. 1:45 pm HRIEV.IING :cr. 1.11,miri4 2:00 pm Sei.iretary\'s Office 2:A0 min !DEPART State Department *En route Foreign Service Institute \" 2:\" Instir\'Ite 3:00 pi). *V2i..;Y.0 1- 0 \'1HE .i\'t)1F4,..EiGNI SERVICE INSTITUTE (FSI) ? , Fni-eigr Affairs T-aining Center *Open, press. i\'..118 i licreig..i Sak 1, 101.14: Si 5:10 nm 8:SO 6.4L . 101.?.,.:\' A:111.111.s .A,i7B . L\' mireixs AFB 9:00 ror. FA EPA nr.Pews AFB via 0-5 Air Force Aircraft Tail #90404 \' --Ft( C i1L3\' 9:50 pm 91.1-.2.1..n-6151) BEST COPY AVAILABLE 95'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Poliomyelitis',1,1,'2845 - C05764562.txt','From Lyn Lusi in GomaWe are working with Lyn to try to better determine the specific needs at Heal Africa. The Norwegian development staff is on vacation but we should connect shortly. I\'m going to try to steer their assistance to Heal Africa if I can. Otherwise, we\'ve had marathon meetings with all the key players to follow up on your trip to DRC. There is so much that needs to be done and Congress is already asking for reports. Dear Melanne, It is very kind of you to write to me. Eve had already told me from you that there is more interpretation than fact in the new hospital story, and I really apologise for the embarrassment that our reaction and the echoes from our friends will have caused you and Secretary Mrs Clinton. The fact that you came, and gave priority to the catastrophic epidemic of rape in our country gives a clear and loud signal that the most powerful nation in the world has put Congo\'s women at the top of their agenda. Thank you for your questions about the best way forward for training in dealing with fistula. Our approach is in some ways different from Panzi, because we are so limited by our facilities: we have to do our surgical work by \'campaigns\' ? this month, a vvf campaign next month, a cleft lip and palate campaign then a club foot and post polio campaign. This lack of space, with our commitment to training 12 Congolese doctors in six specialist areas of medicine, limits us considerably, and makes our medical teams compete with each other for OR time and beds. To deal with the cases waiting in rural areas, we regularly send our surgical specialists on outreach: in July, they operated in Kasongo (South Maniema), in August at home in Goma, in September in Adi, in October in South Maniema and November back in Adi, December, here in Goma. Outreach is very unsatisfactory to surgeons: they like to be able to follow through to complete recovery, and we like to accompany women with training and literacy and psychosocial support. Although this provides teaching time to local doctors, there must be a better way to provide continuing medical education to the rural medical staff of Congo.','From Lyn Lusi in GomaWe are working with Lyn to try to better determine the specific needs at Heal Africa. The Norwegian development staff is on vacation but we should connect shortly. I\'m going to try to steer their assistance to Heal Africa if I can. Otherwise, we\'ve had marathon meetings with all the key players to follow up on your trip to DRC. There is so much that needs to be done and Congress is already asking for reports. Dear Melanne, It is very kind of you to write to me. Eve had already told me from you that there is more interpretation than fact in the new hospital story, and I really apologise for the embarrassment that our reaction and the echoes from our friends will have caused you and Secretary Mrs Clinton. The fact that you came, and gave priority to the catastrophic epidemic of rape in our country gives a clear and loud signal that the most powerful nation in the world has put Congo\'s women at the top of their agenda. Thank you for your questions about the best way forward for training in dealing with fistula. Our approach is in some ways different from Panzi, because we are so limited by our facilities: we have to do our surgical work by \'campaigns\' ? this month, a vvf campaign; next month, a cleft lip and palate campaign; then a club foot and post polio campaign. This lack of space, with our commitment to training 12 Congolese doctors in six specialist areas of medicine, limits us considerably, and makes our medical teams compete with each other for OR time and beds. To deal with the cases waiting in rural areas, we regularly send our surgical specialists on outreach: in July, they operated in Kasongo (South Maniema), in August at home in Goma, in September in Adi, in October in South Maniema and November back in Adi, December, here in Goma. Outreach is very unsatisfactory to surgeons: they like to be able to follow through to complete recovery, and we like to accompany women with training and literacy and psychosocial support. Although this provides teaching time to local doctors, there must be a better way to provide continuing medical education to the rural medical staff of Congo.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Polish_language',3,1,'2156 - C05762842.txt','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2 - JIM KENNEDY\'S EDITS 2009-07-10 AS speech 2 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2a.doc Jim\'s comments on the same draft ? also in track changes in text. cdm hi jake - here\'s a tracked changes version as well as a clean one... On Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 9:42 AM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: I think you\'ll find this draft much better. But it can still use you! I will try to give it a polish (as they say out here in hollywood). I haven\'t looked at this latest draft yet, but i did think the earlier version lacked a kind of narrative flow (and hadn\'t had time to fully engage over the 4th) . don\'t know if it will help but wil try. On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 8:28 PM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: Hi Jim. Here is where things stand. It\'s now in hrc\'s hands. Would love it if you could go thru and sleeken/sharpen it. Needs a lot of it.','2009-07-10 JJS speech 2 - JIM KENNEDY\'S EDITS 2009-07-10 AS speech 2 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2Attachments: 2009-07-10 JJS speech 2a.doc Jim\'s comments on the same draft ? also in track changes in text. cdm hi jake - here\'s a tracked changes version as well as a clean one... On Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 9:42 AM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: I think you\'ll find this draft much better. But it can still use you! I will try to give it a \"polish\" (as they say out here in hollywood). I haven\'t looked at this latest draft yet, but i did think the earlier version lacked a kind of \"narrative\" flow (and hadn\'t had time to fully engage over the 4th) . don\'t know if it will help but wil try. On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 8:28 PM, Sullivan, Jacob J <SullivanJJ@state.gov> wrote: Hi Jim. Here is where things stand. It\'s now in hrc\'s hands. Would love it if you could go thru and sleeken/sharpen it. Needs a lot of it.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Polish_language',3,1,'2597 - C05764095.txt','Revised Op-EdAttachments: Missile Defense op-ed -- with DS edits.docx See below - are you fine with this revised draft? Rlask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Approach for Missile Defense By Hillary Onion Iran\'s development of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the Jnited States, but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will eventually enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. We deeply appreciate the willingness of the Czech and Polish Governments to host the original missile defense architecture on their soil, and the decision to deploy other systems to better meet this growing threat came as a result ofa long and careful review of our policies, capabilities, and requirements. This decision does not alter the unshakeable commitment of the United States to the security of these vital NATO allies. Rather, it reflects our determination to jointly meet the threats that endanger us all. The old focus on long-range missile defense systems left significant gaps in our ability to defend against shorter-range threats, exposing our allies and our forces stationed in Europe. Many experts have also expressed concerns about the testing record and effectiveness of the long-range interceptors that were to be deployed in Poland. Our ile\\p:/ approacri is different in a number of ways. First, we will use well-tested missile defense systems, such as the Standard Missile-3, against the current threats. And unlike the old fixed, silo-based interceptors, they will be mobile and able to shift as threats evolve. 50','Revised Op-EdAttachments: Missile Defense op-ed -- with DS edits.docx See below - are you fine with this revised draft? Rlask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Approach for Missile Defense By Hillary Onion Iran\'s development of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the Jnited States, but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will eventually enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. We deeply appreciate the willingness of the Czech and Polish Governments to host the original missile defense architecture on their soil, and the decision to deploy other systems to better meet this growing threat came as a result ofa long and careful review of our policies, capabilities, and requirements. This decision does not alter the unshakeable commitment of the United States to the security of these vital NATO allies. Rather, it reflects our determination to jointly meet the threats that endanger us all. The old focus on long-range missile defense systems left significant gaps in our ability to defend against shorter-range threats, exposing our allies and our forces stationed in Europe. Many experts have also expressed concerns about the testing record and effectiveness of the long-range interceptors that were to be deployed in Poland. Our ile\\p:/ approacri is different in a number of ways. First, we will use well-tested missile defense systems, such as the Standard Missile-3, against the current threats. And unlike the old fixed, silo-based interceptors, they will be mobile and able to shift as threats evolve. 50'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Polish_language',3,1,'2628 - C05764142.txt','Draft for tomorrowAm about to fax %roll the latest draft. There is still some litigating going on over Iran language, but hopefully we can resolve it by later tonight. In any case, it\'s pretty far along. I\'ll try to do one more polish through it. Just be advised that I n lay need to give you a clean draft overnight or early in the morning. Thx. 66','Draft for tomorrowAm about to fax %roll the latest draft. There is still some litigating going on over Iran language, but hopefully we can resolve it by later tonight. In any case, it\'s pretty far along. I\'ll try to do one more polish through it. Just be advised that I n lay need to give you a clean draft overnight or early in the morning. Thx. 66'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Polish_Peoples_Republic',4,1,'1921 - C05762454.txt','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.','Hillary... few things. SidDear Hillary, Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest. Lots of people have expressed best wishes for you to me--Sean Wilentz, Joe Conason, Gene Lyons, etc--so if they haven\'t contacted you because you\'re behind a wall you should know that many, many people are thinking about you now. I spoke this morning to Gary Sick, who, you recall, was senior person on NSC during the Iran hostage crisis, and is now at Columbia. He has one of the best intelligence networks on Iran, 1,500 people, experts with extensive contacts, and many Iranians, deeply embedded in the unfolding events Gary tells me that Mousavi has evolved from a mild-mannered reformer to directly challenging the regime. Nobody, he says, knows where this will go, certainly not the Iranians. Khamenei has exposed himself and lost his aura of mystification, plunging into the arena as a political player. Mousavi has issued a new revolutionary manifesto, just translated; I enclose below Sick\'s report and analysis on it. This poses, Sick says, a new challenge to Khamenei. Does he let it stand? Does he answer it? Sick also says US diplomacy in fact can\'t accomplish anything with the regime until the crisis completely works its way out, which could take years. He points out that the first mass demonstrations against the Shah occurred a full year before his overthrow. He adds that the one thing the regime has learned fro m the Shah is not to be equivocal toward demonstrations. Two ideas, who knows, but here they are: 1. Though the regime uses Western protests to consolidate control, some of them contribute to its deep crisis of legitimacy. Sick says Obama\'s statement, for example, was good. He also cites a statement from Ban Ki Moon. If there would be a UN action, shouldn\'t it focus ont he human rights/violence aspect? A statement and/or resolution urging the regime to stop illegitimate violence of paramilitary militias? US shouldn\'t initiate. 2. Establish linkage in negotiations with Russians on Start between their objections to missile defense outposts in Poland and Czech Republic (especially if we plan to give them up) with Russian arms sales to Iran. Get well. See Sick analysis below. Sid 5ousavi\'s New Revolutionary Manifesto by Gary Sick June 21, 2009 I 10:51am ? L Alfred, Sipa / AP Photo The Iranian protest movement reached a tipping point today, writes Gary Sick, ? the key White House offical during the 1979 hostage crisis, and what has emerged is nothing short of a platform for a true Islamic democracy. Plus, read more insight on Iran\'s election from other Daily Beast writers. Today, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the presidential candidate who has come to represent the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, issued a formal statement.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Polish_Peoples_Republic',4,1,'2597 - C05764095.txt','Revised Op-EdAttachments: Missile Defense op-ed -- with DS edits.docx See below - are you fine with this revised draft? Rlask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Approach for Missile Defense By Hillary Onion Iran\'s development of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the Jnited States, but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will eventually enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. We deeply appreciate the willingness of the Czech and Polish Governments to host the original missile defense architecture on their soil, and the decision to deploy other systems to better meet this growing threat came as a result ofa long and careful review of our policies, capabilities, and requirements. This decision does not alter the unshakeable commitment of the United States to the security of these vital NATO allies. Rather, it reflects our determination to jointly meet the threats that endanger us all. The old focus on long-range missile defense systems left significant gaps in our ability to defend against shorter-range threats, exposing our allies and our forces stationed in Europe. Many experts have also expressed concerns about the testing record and effectiveness of the long-range interceptors that were to be deployed in Poland. Our ile\\p:/ approacri is different in a number of ways. First, we will use well-tested missile defense systems, such as the Standard Missile-3, against the current threats. And unlike the old fixed, silo-based interceptors, they will be mobile and able to shift as threats evolve. 50','Revised Op-EdAttachments: Missile Defense op-ed -- with DS edits.docx See below - are you fine with this revised draft? Rlask me to pass along this revised draft of the missile defense op-ed. Its attached and pasted below for your review. Thanks Dan A New Approach for Missile Defense By Hillary Onion Iran\'s development of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles poses a clear and growing threat to the security of our European allies and our own forces stationed in the region. That is why President Obama announced yesterday that the United States is ready to deploy missile defenses in Europe specifically geared toward stopping these missiles. This is a threat we cannot ignore. Previous missile defense efforts have focused on protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the Jnited States, but our intelligence now shows that the threat from these long-range weapons has not progressed as quickly as had been feared. In contrast, evidence indicates that Iran is developing short- and medium- range missiles that will eventually enable it to target most of Europe, the Caucuses and the Middle East, including U.S. and NATO forces. We deeply appreciate the willingness of the Czech and Polish Governments to host the original missile defense architecture on their soil, and the decision to deploy other systems to better meet this growing threat came as a result ofa long and careful review of our policies, capabilities, and requirements. This decision does not alter the unshakeable commitment of the United States to the security of these vital NATO allies. Rather, it reflects our determination to jointly meet the threats that endanger us all. The old focus on long-range missile defense systems left significant gaps in our ability to defend against shorter-range threats, exposing our allies and our forces stationed in Europe. Many experts have also expressed concerns about the testing record and effectiveness of the long-range interceptors that were to be deployed in Poland. Our ile\\p:/ approacri is different in a number of ways. First, we will use well-tested missile defense systems, such as the Standard Missile-3, against the current threats. And unlike the old fixed, silo-based interceptors, they will be mobile and able to shift as threats evolve. 50'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Polish_Peoples_Republic',4,1,'2863 - C05764608.txt','(AP) Top Russian official: no missiles near PolandTop Russian official: no missiles near Poland MOSCOW (AP)-A Russian deputy defense minister has confirmed that the military has scrapped a plan to deploy missiles near Poland. Vladimir Popovkin says that U.S. President Barack Obama\'s decision to dump the Bush-era plan to deploy missile defense sites in Eastern Europe has made the deployment of Iskander short-range missiles in Russia\'s Kaliningrad region unnecessary. Popovkin\'s statement on Ekho Moskvy radio Saturday confirmed previous similar statements by other Russian officials. Tim Davis Watch Officer Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Top Russian official: no missiles near PolandTop Russian official: no missiles near Poland MOSCOW (AP)-A Russian deputy defense minister has confirmed that the military has scrapped a plan to deploy missiles near Poland. Vladimir Popovkin says that U.S. President Barack Obama\'s decision to dump the Bush-era plan to deploy missile defense sites in Eastern Europe has made the deployment of Iskander short-range missiles in Russia\'s Kaliningrad region unnecessary. Popovkin\'s statement on Ekho Moskvy radio Saturday confirmed previous similar statements by other Russian officials. Tim Davis Watch Officer Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Polish_Peoples_Republic',4,1,'2959 - C05764771.txt','9/22 Senior Staff and Regional Bureaus MeetingSENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSFIED UNESCO Vote ? In the subsequent meeting, 10 reported that There 1.4(D) B1  Mike Polt reported that six nominees are on deck to come up for a vote tonight ? Hormats, Posner, Feinstein (Poland), Jacobson (Canada), White (Norway) and Solomont (Spain). Hormats will attend the G-20 if confirmed.  Jim said that he had spoken to Senator DeMint about holds on Valenzuela and Shannon. DeMint did not say anything negative about either nominee, but will insist on a full floor discussion as the price of a vote. (He sees no prospect Zelaya will come back into power in Honduras.) H will follow up to see what more can be done to engage with DeMint on the substance of his concerns. Cheryl noted that if we are not going to make any additional movement soon, we should proceed to a floor vote. The issue then will be how much time DeMint demands. South Africa ? Pat reported that our embassy in Pretoria is closed today pending a beef-up in local security. They have taken other measures to increase security. Honduras  In Honduras, Pat noted that the mission is also closed and that, despite the proximity of our mission to the Brazilian things seem fine. I noted that there were reports this morning that police had fired tear gas to break up a demonstration. WHA reported in the subsequent meeting that we have urged the de facto regime to act with restraint and not use force. We are also waiting for a readout of a meeting between Zelaya\'s supporters and de facto regime members that took place last night. Jim indicated he wanted to call everyone together later to review our strategy going forward. OMB/Treasury Meeting is a proposal now to invalidate the whole election. Congressional Issues B5','9/22 Senior Staff and Regional Bureaus MeetingSENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSFIED UNESCO Vote ? In the subsequent meeting, 10 reported that There 1.4(D) B1  Mike Polt reported that six nominees are on deck to come up for a vote tonight ? Hormats, Posner, Feinstein (Poland), Jacobson (Canada), White (Norway) and Solomont (Spain). Hormats will attend the G-20 if confirmed.  Jim said that he had spoken to Senator DeMint about holds on Valenzuela and Shannon. DeMint did not say anything negative about either nominee, but will insist on a full floor discussion as the price of a vote. (He sees no prospect Zelaya will come back into power in Honduras.) H will follow up to see what more can be done to engage with DeMint on the substance of his concerns. Cheryl noted that if we are not going to make any additional movement soon, we should proceed to a floor vote. The issue then will be how much time DeMint demands. South Africa ? Pat reported that our embassy in Pretoria is closed today pending a beef-up in local security. They have taken other measures to increase security. Honduras  In Honduras, Pat noted that the mission is also closed and that, despite the proximity of our mission to the Brazilian things seem fine. I noted that there were reports this morning that police had fired tear gas to break up a demonstration. WHA reported in the subsequent meeting that we have urged the de facto regime to act with restraint and not use force. We are also waiting for a readout of a meeting between Zelaya\'s supporters and de facto regime members that took place last night. Jim indicated he wanted to call everyone together later to review our strategy going forward. OMB/Treasury Meeting is a proposal now to invalidate the whole election. Congressional Issues B5'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Political_corruption',1,1,'2319 - C05763139.txt','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a campaign of persecution against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found a basis of evidence against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was no basis for the police recommendation and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a \"campaign of persecution\" against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found \"a basis of evidence\" against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was \"no basis for the police recommendation\" and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Political_machine',1,1,'1262 - C05760595.txt','Obama\'s Personnel ProblemFcRtgcg n Dangerous Thoughts Obama\'s Personnel Problem Dan Gerstein, 03.25.09, 12:01 AM ET The especially rocky week that President Obama just experienced has led many political observers to ask what happened to the fabled discipline candidate Obama showed during the campaign and on into the transition. How did he and his vaunted political machine go from No Drama Obama to bailout bonus blunders, Tim Geithner death watches and Special Olympic insults in less than two months? ? The easy answer is that circumstances have changed, and there is a lot of truth to that. Governing is fundamentally different than campaigning?particularly in the pressure cooker of an economic meltdown. But that\'s exactly why I would argue that the president\'s escalating execution troubles are really a function of what has largely stayed the same since the election--the mismatched, understaffed team of loyalists around him. Indeed, as best I can tell, Obama has more than a Geithner problem. He has what I would call a Rumsfeld problem. That is to say, in the infamous words of the imperious defense secretary, the president made the mistake of going to economic war with the army he had?which was built for political speed and presidential comfort?instead of the army he needs to beat back the crisis of confidence that is crippling our markets and feeding the AIG blood lust. This is not a question of having good personnel. Obama had some of the best minds working in politics and policy helping him take down Hillary Clinton and John McCain. And it\'s only natural he would want to bring many of them into his White House to help run his government, much like most every modern president has done. ?Rather, it\'s a question of having the right personnel in the right place to make the best case for Obama\'s complicated and challenging economic agenda--and perhaps most important, to persuade 42','Obama\'s Personnel ProblemFcRtgcg n Dangerous Thoughts Obama\'s Personnel Problem Dan Gerstein, 03.25.09, 12:01 AM ET The especially rocky week that President Obama just experienced has led many political observers to ask what happened to the fabled discipline candidate Obama showed during the campaign and on into the transition. How did he and his vaunted political machine go from \"No Drama Obama\" to bailout bonus blunders, Tim Geithner death watches and Special Olympic insults in less than two months? ? The easy answer is that circumstances have changed, and there is a lot of truth to that. Governing is fundamentally different than campaigning?particularly in the pressure cooker of an economic meltdown. But that\'s exactly why I would argue that the president\'s escalating execution troubles are really a function of what has largely stayed the same since the election--the mismatched, understaffed team of loyalists around him. Indeed, as best I can tell, Obama has more than a Geithner problem. He has what I would call a Rumsfeld problem. That is to say, in the infamous words of the imperious defense secretary, the president made the mistake of going to economic war with the army he had?which was built for political speed and presidential comfort?instead of the army he needs to beat back the crisis of confidence that is crippling our markets and feeding the AIG blood lust. This is not a question of having good personnel. Obama had some of the best minds working in politics and policy helping him take down Hillary Clinton and John McCain. And it\'s only natural he would want to bring many of them into his White House to help run his government, much like most every modern president has done. ?Rather, it\'s a question of having the right personnel in the right place to make the best case for Obama\'s complicated and challenging economic agenda--and perhaps most important, to persuade 42'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Political_prisoner',1,1,'2582 - C05764073.txt','language from 2003 State Dept Human Rights reportOperative language / Sri Lanka: The Government generally respected the human rights of its citizens however, there were serious problems in some areas. There were no reports of security forces committing politically motivated killings and no reports of disappearances however, the military and police reportedly tortured, killed and raped detainees.','language from 2003 State Dept Human Rights reportOperative language / Sri Lanka: The Government generally respected the human rights of its citizens; however, there were serious problems in some areas. There were no reports of security forces committing politically motivated killings and no reports of disappearances; however, the military and police reportedly tortured, killed and raped detainees.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Political_science',2,1,'1345 - C05760767.txt','Haiti Dinner Invite ListAttachments: 2009-04-08 Dinner Invite List.docx Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC *advocate, chronicled Haitian political developments and immigration Tel: lyelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CUNY College *expert on Caribbean security Tel: Brian Concannon Director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti *Lead lawyer in Raboteau case Paul Collier Professor of Economics Oxford University *expert in development economics, author of Haiti special report commissioned by the UN SYG Fax: +44-(0)1865 281447 Nicholas Kristof','Haiti Dinner Invite ListAttachments: 2009-04-08 Dinner Invite List.docx Final Dinner List ? FYI (excluding DOS invitees) Invite List: Haiti Policy Dinner Cheryl Little Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) *advocate and expert on Haitian immigration Tel: Nicole Lee Executive Director of Transafrica Forum *Lawyer, worked for a year in Haiti Susana Barciela Former Miami Herald Editorial Page member now FIAC *advocate, chronicled Haitian political developments and immigration Tel: lyelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CUNY College *expert on Caribbean security Tel: Brian Concannon Director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti *Lead lawyer in Raboteau case Paul Collier Professor of Economics Oxford University *expert in development economics, author of Haiti special report commissioned by the UN SYG Fax: +44-(0)1865 281447 Nicholas Kristof'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Political_science',2,1,'1669 - C05761573.txt','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.','Richard WolfeFYI Richard Wolfe Wolffe covered the entire length of Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, 21 months later. As a political analyst on MS7VBC, he appears frequently on Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Hardball. On NBC, he has featured as a political commentator on Meet The Press and TODAY. He features prominently in the forthcoming HBO documentary on the Obama campaign, and played a leading role in the HBO documentary of the 2000 Bush campaign, Journeys With George. He previously appeared on CNN and Fox News, as well as international media including British, Canadian and Australian television. He now writes regularly for The Daily Beast. As Newsweek\'s senior White House correspondent, his cover stories included What He Believes (on Obama\'s faith) Black & White (about Obama and racial politics), Bush In The Bubble (after Hurricane Katrina) and Weight of the World (how Bush handled the Lebanon war). Wolfe joined Newsweek in November 2002 as diplomatic correspondent, covering foreign policy and international affairs. In the 2004 presidential election, he covered the Howard Dean campaign before switching to John Kerry. Before Newsweek, Wolfe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent in Washington. He reported on U.S. foreign policy, covered the Microsoft antitrust trial, as well as regulatory and business issues at Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2009, he joined Public Strategies, a business advisory firm, as Senior Strategist. Wolfe is the co-author of The Victim\'s Fortune, (HarperCollins, 2002), about the deals that led to billions of dollars in compensation to the Nazis\' victims in the late 1990s. He also co-authored two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America (Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005) and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter, 2008). He has also written for food magazines such as Food Arts and Food & Wine. He authored an upcoming book on Obama\'s campaign called Renegade: The Making of a President. Born in in Birmingham, England, Wolffe is a 1992 graduate of Oxford University, first-class honors, in English and French literature.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Politico',12,1,'1580 - C05761408.txt','In case you missed thisThis was on Paul Krugman\'s blog yesterday. I, for one, enjoyed it. Hope you\'re very well Hillary. May 19, 2009, 7:35 am Ahem Politico: Health care could soon go the way of the automobile, with users having no choice but to buy insurance coverage. Within four years, every American could be required to own health insurance or pay their way through tax penalties. The odds of such a sea change rose last week when chief Democratic and Republican Senate negotiators on a health care bill acknowledged that many on the Finance Committee considered the so-called individual mandate essential to lower insurance costs for those who already have coverage. President Barack Obama didn\'t embrace the individual mandate during the campaign, which means he would essentially start from scratch in terms of selling the idea to voters. The mandate was a central policy difference with Hillary Clinton, who argued that a mandate was the only way to achieve universal coverage. Obama disagreed, saying enough people would purchase insurance voluntarily if the costs could be brought down. Progressive policy experts widely agreed that Obama\'s plan would have left out about 15 million people. Clinton, with an assist from New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, regularly assailed Obama for his no-mandate position. Actually, I don\'t care who gets credit, as long as we actually get universal health care.','In case you missed thisThis was on Paul Krugman\'s blog yesterday. I, for one, enjoyed it. Hope you\'re very well Hillary. May 19, 2009, 7:35 am Ahem Politico: Health care could soon go the way of the automobile, with users having no choice but to buy insurance coverage. Within four years, every American could be required to own health insurance or pay their way through tax penalties. The odds of such a sea change rose last week when chief Democratic and Republican Senate negotiators on a health care bill acknowledged that many on the Finance Committee considered the so-called individual mandate essential to lower insurance costs for those who already have coverage. President Barack Obama didn\'t embrace the individual mandate during the campaign, which means he would essentially start from scratch in terms of selling the idea to voters. The mandate was a central policy difference with Hillary Clinton, who argued that a mandate was the only way to achieve universal coverage. Obama disagreed, saying enough people would purchase insurance voluntarily if the costs could be brought down. Progressive policy experts widely agreed that Obama\'s plan would have left out about 15 million people. Clinton, with an assist from New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, regularly assailed Obama for his no-mandate position. Actually, I don\'t care who gets credit, as long as we actually get universal health care.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Politico',12,1,'1638 - C05761505.txt','\'Renegade\' CliffsNotesFYI POL Tro \'Renegade\' CliffsNotes By: Jonathan Martin June 2, 2009 12:22 AM EST The flood of books devoted to the 2008 campaign and President Barack Obama begins in earnest this week with the release of Renegade, The Making of a President, by former Newsweek reporter Richard Wolfe. Wolffe\'s account of the Obama campaign isn\'t to be officially released until Tuesday, but POLITICO obtained a copy earlier this week. Herewith are some of the book\'s most fascinating nuggets: No Shrum Moment: Before the election had been called, but when it looked promising for Obama the then- candidate called his top adviser, David Axelrod. What\'s going on? Obama asked. Look, I\'m not going to say congratulations yet, but boy, it looks awfully good, Axelrod replied. Axelrod, Wolfe notes, wanted to avoid a repeat of 2004, when John Kerry\'s top adviser, Bob Shrum, told the Massachusetts senator prematurely on election night that he wanted to be the first to say, Mr. President. Pritzker Veers Off-Message (A little): The impressive fundraising Obama demonstrated in 2007 was largely a result of the usual high-dollar contributors ? not the small-dollar donors the campaign liked to hold up to the press. It wasn\'t the Internet, admitted Penny Pritzker, Obama\'s national finance chair. \'','\'Renegade\' CliffsNotesFYI POL Tro \'Renegade\' CliffsNotes By: Jonathan Martin June 2, 2009 12:22 AM EST The flood of books devoted to the 2008 campaign and President Barack Obama begins in earnest this week with the release of \"Renegade, The Making of a President,\" by former Newsweek reporter Richard Wolfe. Wolffe\'s account of the Obama campaign isn\'t to be officially released until Tuesday, but POLITICO obtained a copy earlier this week. Herewith are some of the book\'s most fascinating nuggets: No Shrum Moment: Before the election had been called, but when it looked promising for Obama the then- candidate called his top adviser, David Axelrod. \"What\'s going on?\" Obama asked. \"Look, I\'m not going to say congratulations yet, but boy, it looks awfully good,\" Axelrod replied. Axelrod, Wolfe notes, wanted to avoid a repeat of 2004, when John Kerry\'s top adviser, Bob Shrum, told the Massachusetts senator prematurely on election night that he wanted to be the first to say, \"Mr. President.\" Pritzker Veers Off-Message (A little): The impressive fundraising Obama demonstrated in 2007 was largely a result of the usual high-dollar contributors ? not the small-dollar donors the campaign liked to hold up to the press. \"It wasn\'t the Internet,\" admitted Penny Pritzker, Obama\'s national finance chair. \''),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Politico',12,1,'1696 - C05761682.txt','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage, said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. He\'s out of step with the next generation. Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated, said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve','Gay groups grow impatient with Obamafyi POLITICO Gay groups grow impatient with Obama By: Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin June 4, 2009 04:32 AM EST President Barack Obama\'s promises of change are falling short for one core Democratic constituency: gays and lesbians, whose leaders say Obama\'s administration isn\'t keeping up with the times. Gay rights campaigners, most of them Democrats who supported Obama in November, have begun to voice their public frustration with Obama\'s inaction, small jokes at their community\'s expense and deafening silence on what they see as the signal civil rights issue of this era. His most important campaign promises repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military ban on openly gay and lesbian service-members have not been fulfilled. And the news, which emerged quietly earlier this year, that he\'d supported same-sex marriage back in 1996, then changed his mind, especially rankles. As mainstream Democratic politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) move to support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates say that the barrier-breaking president looks increasingly odd for opposing what they see as full equality. \"Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage,\" said David Mixner, a veteran gay rights activist who is among the organizers of a march on Washington for same-sex marriage scheduled for this fall. \"He\'s out of step with the next generation.\" Gay rights issues have been moving at breakneck speed, none faster than same-sex marriage. Most public opinion polls now show more than 40 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, seen as a fringe issue just a few years earlier. Already, five New England states and Iowa have same-sex marriage laws on the books. \"Politicians are finding out that their voters are moving faster than they anticipated,\" said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, who called Obama\'s place behind that curve'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Politico',12,1,'192 - C05739787.txt','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)FYi','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)FYi'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Politico',12,1,'1925 - C05762464.txt','Politico FW: RE:FYI below VICTORY! thx. i\'ve been successfully, mostly, talked out of that thesis. best was holbrooke, who interrupted self to say, I hope you\'re writing this down. Ben Smith httu://www.bolitico.com/blogs/bensmith/ fax: 866 293 7155','Politico FW: RE:FYI below VICTORY! thx. i\'ve been successfully, mostly, talked out of that thesis. best was holbrooke, who interrupted self to say, \"I hope you\'re writing this down.\" Ben Smith httu://www.bolitico.com/blogs/bensmith/ fax: 866 293 7155'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Politico',12,1,'1935 - C05762498.txt','See below - then see next emailLongtime Clinton confidant Blumenthal to become Clinton advisor Tue, 06/23/2009 - 1:00pm Longtime journalist and former Clinton White House advisor Sidney Blumenthal will become a special advisor without portfolio to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, The Cable has learned. Blumenthal refused to comment. But sources say he is filling out the paperwork and disentangling himself from other obligations as he moves to become a special advisor to the secretary whose presidential campaign he helped advise. The position would not require Senate confirmation. Clinton, who is recovering from surgery to repair a broken elbow, has been building her team at the State Department, while establishing her credentials as a team player supporting and amplifying her former presidential rival\'s foreign-policy vision. Sources close to her says she will prove indispensable to Obama, a point several Obama aides also made to Politico\'s Ben Smith in a piece noting the relatively background role she has played in these early months. The planned addition of Blumenthal, a longtime confidant of the Clinton family and a fierce defender of Bill Clinton\'s presidential legacy, could indicate she plans to raise her profile. (Blumenthal is probably Clinton\'s best speechwriter, a friend notes.) In the foreign-policy arena, Blumenthal advised former President Clinton on U.S.-British relations, and first introduced him to future British Prime Minister Tony Blair. He has also been active in the Third Way- Progressive Governance process. A former Washington Post reporter, Blumenthal has contributed commentary and editorial advice to Vanity Fair, Tina Brown\'s new online magazine The Daily Beast, the New Yorker, and Salon. Blumenthal has also been a fellow at New York University\'s Center on Law and Security. Laura Rozen I Permalink I fA9%\'1 Comments? Login or register 52','See below - then see next emailLongtime Clinton confidant Blumenthal to become Clinton advisor Tue, 06/23/2009 - 1:00pm Longtime journalist and former Clinton White House advisor Sidney Blumenthal will become a special advisor without portfolio to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, The Cable has learned. Blumenthal refused to comment. But sources say he is filling out the paperwork and disentangling himself from other obligations as he moves to become a special advisor to the secretary whose presidential campaign he helped advise. The position would not require Senate confirmation. Clinton, who is recovering from surgery to repair a broken elbow, has been building her team at the State Department, while establishing her credentials as a team player supporting and amplifying her former presidential rival\'s foreign-policy vision. Sources close to her says she will prove indispensable to Obama, a point several Obama aides also made to Politico\'s Ben Smith in a piece noting the relatively background role she has played in these early months. The planned addition of Blumenthal, a longtime confidant of the Clinton family and a fierce defender of Bill Clinton\'s presidential legacy, could indicate she plans to raise her profile. (Blumenthal is probably Clinton\'s best speechwriter, a friend notes.) In the foreign-policy arena, Blumenthal advised former President Clinton on U.S.-British relations, and first introduced him to future British Prime Minister Tony Blair. He has also been active in the Third Way- Progressive Governance process. A former Washington Post reporter, Blumenthal has contributed commentary and editorial advice to Vanity Fair, Tina Brown\'s new online magazine The Daily Beast, the New Yorker, and Salon. Blumenthal has also been a fellow at New York University\'s Center on Law and Security. Laura Rozen I Permalink I fA9%\'1 Comments? Login or register 52'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Politico',12,1,'197 - C05739792.txt','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)To be clear, this is not on Thursday. It\'s at some later time apart from the already schedule HPSCI & SSCI briefings FYI David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi By KATIE GLUECK I 11/14/12 9:32 AM EST Updated: 11/14/12 9:54 AM EST Gen. David Petraeus will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein told POLITICO Wednesday morning. But the exact schedule has not been set for his testimony. Mr. Petraeus has indicated his willingness [to testify]. He is eager to come before the committee so we will work out the details, Feinstein said. Earlier Wednesday, Fox New reported that the former director of the CIA who resigned last week over an extramarital affair, will still testify voluntarily on Friday before congressional intelligence committees regarding the Sept, 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya. Petraeus was initially slated to offer testimony on Benghazi at closed hearings before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Feinstein, the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said on CNN\'s The Situation Room on Tuesday that she believed Petraeus would eventually appear before the committee because he is a \'\'responsible person.','David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi (Politico)To be clear, this is not on Thursday. It\'s at some later time apart from the already schedule HPSCI & SSCI briefings FYI David Petraeus will testify on Benghazi By KATIE GLUECK I 11/14/12 9:32 AM EST Updated: 11/14/12 9:54 AM EST Gen. David Petraeus will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein told POLITICO Wednesday morning. But the exact schedule has not been set for his testimony. \"Mr. Petraeus has indicated his willingness [to testify]. He is eager to come before the committee so we will work out the details,\" Feinstein said. Earlier Wednesday, Fox New reported that the former director of the CIA who resigned last week over an extramarital affair, will still testify voluntarily on Friday before congressional intelligence committees regarding the Sept, 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya. Petraeus was initially slated to offer testimony on Benghazi at closed hearings before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Feinstein, the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said on CNN\'s \"The Situation Room\" on Tuesday that she believed Petraeus would eventually appear before the committee because he is a \'\'responsible person.\"'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Politico',12,1,'1982 - C05762580.txt','NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H.Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H. By CAROL E. LEE Tensions between the White House and the NAACP over President Obama.s upcoming address at the groups 100th ... ....anniversary celebration were *not totally resolved after leaders of the influential civil rights organization met with two senior White House aides Thursday morning. *There.s some scheduling adjustments that have to be made,* Julian Bond told POLITICO as he left the West Wing. But he.s coming.. Bond and Hilary Shelton, the NAACP.s vice president for advocacy, said they met with White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and her chief of staff, Michael Strautmanis. Bond said the NAACP and the White House have agreed on a date ? July 16 but have yet to settle on a time when Obama will address the groups conference. At issue is the venue. Ideally Obama.s speech would be at a location that makes it easy for everyone to see him* Bond said. So far the White House has rejected some suggestions including Yankee Stadium ? citing security reasons, and there is a dispute over exactly what time he will speak. *It was a healthy, helpful conversation,. Shelton said of the meeting. Shelton and Bond said they did not see Obama while they were in the West Wing for roughly 45 minutes. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to address the NAACP.s conference on July 13, they said, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also trying to schedule in appearance. The conference is being held from July 11 to 16. Shelton noted that Obama has not missed an annual NAACP meeting since he was elected to the Senate in','NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H.Fyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T NAACP\'s Bond at the W.H. By CAROL E. LEE Tensions between the White House and the NAACP over President Obama.s upcoming address at the groups 100th ... ....anniversary celebration were *not totally resolved after leaders of the influential civil rights organization met with two senior White House aides Thursday morning. *There.s some scheduling adjustments that have to be made,* Julian Bond told POLITICO as he left the West Wing. But he.s coming.. Bond and Hilary Shelton, the NAACP.s vice president for advocacy, said they met with White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and her chief of staff, Michael Strautmanis. Bond said the NAACP and the White House have agreed on a date ? July 16 but have yet to settle on a time when Obama will address the groups conference. At issue is the venue. Ideally Obama.s speech would be at a location that makes it easy for everyone to see him* Bond said. So far the White House has rejected some suggestions including Yankee Stadium ? citing security reasons, and there is a dispute over exactly what time he will speak. *It was a healthy, helpful conversation,. Shelton said of the meeting. Shelton and Bond said they did not see Obama while they were in the West Wing for roughly 45 minutes. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to address the NAACP.s conference on July 13, they said, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also trying to schedule in appearance. The conference is being held from July 11 to 16. Shelton noted that Obama has not missed an annual NAACP meeting since he was elected to the Senate in'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Politico',12,1,'1984 - C05762582.txt','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.','Bill Clinton raising bucks for MaloneyFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Bill Clinton raising bucks for Maloney Former President Clinton will be keeping his commitment to host a fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who has irritated other Democratic leaders by announcing she*s challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a primary. The July 20 fundraiser with Clinton*in Manhattan had been in the works for months, well before Maloney announced she would be running against Gillibrand. The former president has not endorsed in the race for his wife*s former Senate seat and is not planning to issue an endorsement, according to his spokesman. Clinton held a fundraiser for Gillibrand in March soon after she was appointed to the Senate by Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y). The fundraiser is for Maloney*s House fund but in practical terms, the fundraiser has the same effect as raising money for a Senate campaign. Maloney is allowed to transfer unlimited sums from her House campaign account to any future Senate account, according to FEC law. Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said the fundraiser is part of a series of events where the former president is helping out elected officials who supported his wife*s 2008 presidential campaign. *We agreed to do this event some time ago, as a way of saying thank you for the congresswoman*s hard work on behalf of then-Sen. Clinton in the presidential campaign* said McKenna. But Clinton is steering clear from helping another Hillary-supporting House Democrat who is also challenging a sitting senator in a primary. POLITICO reported last month that Clinton wont be holding any fundraisers for Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), a Clinton pal who is running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). Specter has been endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.), who was also one of Hillary*s most dedicated supporters in 2008.'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Politico',12,1,'200 - C05739795.txt','POLITICO Breaking News- .. _ . . From POLITICO Breaking News Driailto:breakingnews@politico.corn] POLITICO Breaking News Gen. David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced The 7:30 a.m. meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred. For more information... http://www.politico.com To unsubscribes http :h dyn politico .com/unsubscri be.cfm?em ail?BIumerifelcUR@S tate .Go v&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B88 E9D5D51C68&a lertID=1','POLITICO Breaking News- .. _ . . From POLITICO Breaking News Driailto:breakingnews@politico.corn] POLITICO Breaking News Gen. David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced The 7:30 a.m. meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred. For more information... http://www.politico.com To unsubscribes http :h dyn politico .com/unsubscri be.cfm?em ail?BIumerifelcUR@S tate .Go v&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B88 E9D5D51C68&a lertID=1'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Politico',12,1,'202 - C05739797.txt','POLITICO Breaking NewsFrom Blumenfeld, Joshua R POLITICO Breaking News Gen David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced. The 7:30 am meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred For more information http-//www politico corn To unsubscribe, http://dyn.politico.corn/unsubscribe.cfm?ernail=BlumenfeldiR@State.Gov&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B8BE9D5D5 I C68&al ertID=1','POLITICO Breaking NewsFrom Blumenfeld, Joshua R POLITICO Breaking News Gen David Petraeus will testify Friday before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, the committee has announced. The 7:30 am meeting is closed to the public. Petraeus was the director of the CIA when the fatal attacks occurred For more information http-//www politico corn To unsubscribe, http://dyn.politico.corn/unsubscribe.cfm?ernail=BlumenfeldiR@State.Gov&uuid=6B8BA9DA-D396-139B- 444B8BE9D5D5 I C68&al ertID=1'),(5.3391393610666915,5.3391393610666915,2500,'Politico',12,1,'2295 - C05763097.txt','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s smart power, according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy realists and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish realist foreign policy adviser Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian Joseph Nye, a major proponent of soft power, the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism Brent Scowcroft the realist national security adviser under George H.W. Bush Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s \"smart power,\" according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy \"realists\" and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state; George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state; Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish \"realist\" foreign policy adviser; Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian; Joseph Nye, a major proponent of \"soft power,\" the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion; Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism; Brent Scowcroft; the \"realist\" national security adviser under George H.W. Bush; Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state; John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress; and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Politics',3,1,'1695 - C05761680.txt','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsLong time politico, was close to rajiv ghandi. III send his bio to oscar to print for you. On election calls, SCA is recommending calls to Congress Party head Sonia Ghandi, outgoing FM Mukherjee, and incoming FM Krishna. We also have a call sheet for Prime Minister Singh in case you want to call. Please let me know if u want to do these calls tomorrow. What do we know about him? Fyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mukherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio.','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsLong time politico, was close to rajiv ghandi. III send his bio to oscar to print for you. On election calls, SCA is recommending calls to Congress Party head Sonia Ghandi, outgoing FM Mukherjee, and incoming FM Krishna. We also have a call sheet for Prime Minister Singh in case you want to call. Please let me know if u want to do these calls tomorrow. What do we know about him? Fyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mukherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Politics',3,1,'3184 - C05765255.txt','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, Going Rogue: An American Life. The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee, says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin. Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy, says Holland. But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally. In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president, say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did, he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, \"Going Rogue: An American Life.\" \"The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee,\" says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin.\" Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy,\" says Holland. \"But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.\"An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally.\" In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president,\" say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. \"Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did,\" he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Politics',3,1,'3692 - C05766559.txt','Notes for S on Landler ChatMark Landler spoke to Jose Villarreal (the Commissioner General), Elizabeth and me in the last two days. Mark seems to be going down the same road with all three of us. At first he knew very little about the actual Expo but now he seems focused on the Secretary\'s role in bringing the USA Pavilion back to life. We all agreed that he seems to be writing a favorable story. He specifically wanted to know about her role and whether her political background helped her get there ( as opposed to a more traditional foreign affairs career Secretary). We thought that her political side helped her immediately recognize that she had a real problem with the Chinese that needed to be fixed immediately. As a problem-solving politico, she immediately went to work to fix it. He also wanted to know if she used the WJC/HRC rolodex to raise money. We said no and noted that all of the money is being raised in the business community and not by individuals. She did not go to her political fund- raising base. We did not mention it but it is interesting that many of the early big sponsors were NY based companies like GE (1 ?), Pepsi ( ), Corning, Cummins, Deloitte, NYSE, and Pfizer. He asked if S made individual calls to CEO\'s and we noted (as recd by L), the only general asks were done on conference calls or in large groups. We also noted that she never really asked for sponsorships, instead she stressed the importance of getting a formidable USA presence at the Shanghai Expo that is so important to the Chinese and will attract 70 million people. This could be the largest event in human history and will go from May 1 to October 31, 2010. Talking Points When S arrived at State, the USA and Andorra were the only two countries that did not sign a participation agreement with the Chinese. We had less than $250,000 in the bank. In just ten months, S assigned the Global Partnership Initiative office to lead the project, sent a signal to the State Department bureaucracy that this was a priority and that we would participate, named a Commissioner General, signed the participation agreement, asked Secretary Locke to break ground, raised $54.3 M to build and operate it, and visited the actual construction site in November. The Pavilion is on target to be opened in mid-April.','Notes for S on Landler ChatMark Landler spoke to Jose Villarreal (the Commissioner General), Elizabeth and me in the last two days. Mark seems to be going down the same road with all three of us. At first he knew very little about the actual Expo but now he seems focused on the Secretary\'s role in bringing the USA Pavilion back to life. We all agreed that he seems to be writing a favorable story. He specifically wanted to know about her role and whether her \"political\" background helped her get there ( as opposed to a more traditional foreign affairs \"career\" Secretary). We thought that her political side helped her immediately recognize that she had a real problem with the Chinese that needed to be fixed immediately. As a problem-solving politico, she immediately went to work to fix it. He also wanted to know if she used the WJC/HRC rolodex to raise money. We said no and noted that all of the money is being raised in the business community and not by individuals. She did not go to her political fund- raising base. We did not mention it but it is interesting that many of the early big sponsors were NY based companies like GE (1 ?), Pepsi ( ), Corning, Cummins, Deloitte, NYSE, and Pfizer. He asked if S made individual calls to CEO\'s and we noted (as recd by L), the only general \"asks\" were done on conference calls or in large groups. We also noted that she never really \"asked\" for sponsorships, instead she stressed the importance of getting a formidable USA presence at the Shanghai Expo that is so important to the Chinese and will attract 70 million people. This could be the largest event in human history and will go from May 1 to October 31, 2010. Talking Points When S arrived at State, the USA and Andorra were the only two countries that did not sign a participation agreement with the Chinese. We had less than $250,000 in the bank. In just ten months, S assigned the Global Partnership Initiative office to lead the project, sent a signal to the State Department bureaucracy that this was a priority and that we would participate, named a Commissioner General, signed the participation agreement, asked Secretary Locke to break ground, raised $54.3 M to build and operate it, and visited the actual construction site in November. The Pavilion is on target to be opened in mid-April.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Politics_and_Prose',1,1,'3306 - C05765817.txt','Taylor Branch Book Party InvitationAttachments: Clinton Tapes jacket.jpg fyi Dorothy McGhee, Pattie & Charlie Firestone Invite you to celebrate the publication of The Clinton Tapes: Wrestling History with the President by TAYLOR BRANCH Sunda , October 25 2009, 5-8 pm (Just two ? oc o W) Taylor will give a short talk at 6:00 pm. Bring your copy of the book, or buy one at the event. Enjoy ample food and drink in honor of Taylor & Christy. Pattie Dorothy: Other Upcoming DC Events... Oct. 1Borders on K Street, 6:30 onward Oct. 7 National Archives, 7pm onward Oct. 26 Politics & Prose, 7pm onward 1.74','Taylor Branch Book Party InvitationAttachments: Clinton Tapes jacket.jpg fyi Dorothy McGhee, Pattie & Charlie Firestone Invite you to celebrate the publication of The Clinton Tapes: Wrestling History with the President by TAYLOR BRANCH Sunda , October 25 2009, 5-8 pm (Just two ? oc o W) Taylor will give a short talk at 6:00 pm. Bring your copy of the book, or buy one at the event. Enjoy ample food and drink in honor of Taylor & Christy. Pattie Dorothy: Other Upcoming DC Events... Oct. 1Borders on K Street, 6:30 onward Oct. 7 National Archives, 7pm onward Oct. 26 Politics & Prose, 7pm onward 1.74'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Politics_of_Lebanon',1,1,'181 - C05739774.txt','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Politics_of_Libya',1,1,'212 - C05739809.txt','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported loosely to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported \"loosely\" to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Politics_of_Myanmar',1,1,'1842 - C05762256.txt','Philippine Burma StatementFyi Colleagues, Per Mr. Gibbons request, please see below. Best regards, George Learned, Watch Officer State Department Operations Center Ops - Following Secretary Clinton\'s call on Saturday, May 16, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo had the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) issue the following statement on Sunday, May 17. The statement is on the Philippine DFA website. Much appreciated if you would inform S staff and other appropriate folk: Philippine Statement: The Philippine Government is deeply troubled and outraged over the filing of trumped up charges against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and her transfer to Insein prison, particularly when concerns have been raised regarding her health condition. These recent incidents will surely impede the process of national reconciliation and the Roadmap to Democracy in Myanmar. We urge the government of Myanmar to resolve the matter speedily, and to release Aung San Suu Kyi immediately and unconditionally. Regards 17','Philippine Burma StatementFyi Colleagues, Per Mr. Gibbons request, please see below. Best regards, George Learned, Watch Officer State Department Operations Center Ops - Following Secretary Clinton\'s call on Saturday, May 16, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo had the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) issue the following statement on Sunday, May 17. The statement is on the Philippine DFA website. Much appreciated if you would inform S staff and other appropriate folk: Philippine Statement: The Philippine Government is deeply troubled and outraged over the filing of trumped up charges against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and her transfer to Insein prison, particularly when concerns have been raised regarding her health condition. These recent incidents will surely impede the process of national reconciliation and the Roadmap to Democracy in Myanmar. We urge the government of Myanmar to resolve the matter speedily, and to release Aung San Suu Kyi immediately and unconditionally. Regards 17'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Politics_of_Palau',4,1,'2089 - C05762747.txt','Palau offended by US positionsBelow is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self-sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. Jeff Jeffrey L. Farrow 202-343-2905 o','Palau offended by US positionsBelow is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self-sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. Jeff Jeffrey L. Farrow 202-343-2905 o'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Politics_of_Palau',4,1,'2167 - C05762855.txt','Palau offended by US positionsYou\'ll be happy to know that Jack and I have been working this weekend on behalf of our good friends in Palau. They will be getting new numbers in the next round of negotiations. I will stay on top of it, though no matter what I don\'t think they will be 100 percent satisfied. Jake---Pls review, do some recon outreach and advise what, if anything, we should do. Thx. H Below is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self- sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. 174','Palau offended by US positionsYou\'ll be happy to know that Jack and I have been working this weekend on behalf of our good friends in Palau. They will be getting new numbers in the next round of negotiations. I will stay on top of it, though no matter what I don\'t think they will be 100 percent satisfied. Jake---Pls review, do some recon outreach and advise what, if anything, we should do. Thx. H Below is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self- sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. 174'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Politics_of_Palau',4,1,'2468 - C05763802.txt','Palau offended by US positionsI\'ll call him this week. I think we have this largely sorted. Jeff and I go back to Puerto Rico and Guam in the primaries. Thx for sending. I\'ve forwarded to Jake Sullivan in my office to follow up. Below is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self- sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. . Jeff ? 268','Palau offended by US positionsI\'ll call him this week. I think we have this largely sorted. Jeff and I go back to Puerto Rico and Guam in the primaries. Thx for sending. I\'ve forwarded to Jake Sullivan in my office to follow up. Below is the statement of very impressive Palau reps at the end of a session of required meetings on the next phase of free association aid. FYI only, the Palauans were insulted by the nature and depth of the response to their proposal as well as the content and the overall approach. They are even privately questioning the relationship. (This hasn\'t affected their intent to take the Uighurs.) I will send a few further thoughts. At the conclusion of yesterday\'s meeting, the Palau delegation caucused to discuss its reaction to the response of the United States delegation to the proposals that it made in June in Washington D.C., and expanded upon in subsequent communications. While the Palau delegation has agreed to respond to certain additional questions raised by the United States delegation on specific elements of the Palau proposal, and further has agreed to participate in certain working groups on specific issues, the Palau delegation was deeply disappointed with the response of the United States delegation. The United States delegation did not seriously respond, as required by the Compact, to the operational requirements of the Government of Palau or to Palau\'s comprehensive and considered plans to achieve economic advancement and self- sufficiency. In light of the foregoing, the Palau delegation has determined that it must now return to Palau to discuss with President Toribiong the next steps that Palau needs to take regarding the Compact. Thank you. . Jeff ? 268'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Politics_of_Palau',4,1,'2472 - C05763809.txt','Palau release on free association meetingBelow is Palau\'s statement on the recent meeting in the required free association review. The fourth is the key paragraph. Jake, I\'ll call. Jeff 202-343-2905 o, A Compact of Free Association replaced the United States administration of Palau, islands which the U.S. took in war and subsequently administered for the United Nations. The Compact, which was signed in 1986 and took effect October 1, 1994, includes provisions of various duration. Some are to last at least 50 years, including full U.S. military authority -- although the power of the U.S. to deny access to Palau and its extensive waters by the military of any other nation is to continue in perpetuity. The amounts and types of U.S. budgetary and programmatic assistance to Palau under the Compact are specified for 15 years, but the Compact requires reviews of its terms and the entire relationship on its 15th, 30th, and 40th anniversaries. The reviews are to consider the operating requirements of the Government of Palau and the islands\' development. The Compact also commits the U.S. to acting on the findings and to promoting Palau\'s long-term economic development. A Palauan delegation that included Vice President Kerai Mariur, Chief Representative for Compact Review Joshua Koshiba, Minister of Health Dr. Stevenson J. Kuartei, Palau Community College President Dr. Patrick Tellei, Ambassador to the U.S. Hersey Kyota, Representative to the United Nations Stuart Beck, and their consultants met in Honolulu on July 8-9 in connection with the 15th Anniversary Review with an American delegation that included Department of State Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands Affairs Alcy Frelick, the head of the US Delegation, and representatives of the Departments of the Interior and Defense and the Weather and Postal Services. The U.S. delegation made positive statements on a few matters and agreed to discuss some others further. A number of the U.S. delegation\'s statements, however, evidenced a need for greater study by some U.S. officials of the intent as well as the letter of the Compact, the relationship as a whole, Palau\'s economic situation and fiscal responsibility commitments, and Palau\'s contributions to the U.S. and to international harmony -- including sacrifice by Palauans in the U.S. military, the UN international peacekeeping force and Palau\'s strategic location and posture, and Palau\'s positions in the U.N. Palau is grateful for its partnership with the U.S. and wants to continue in the association as called for by the Compact, deepen the relationship, and develop its capacities as a freely associated state. It appreciates the more positive expressions of U.S. Secretaries of State Clinton and of the Interior Salazar and congressional leaders of both political parties. Palau fully trusts that reflection will result in an approach to the relationship consistent with the Compact and to positions befitting the great nation that is the United States. Recognizing that the questions of the association are relatively small and unique for the Government of the U.S. and that the U.S. faces many and extraordinary challenges at this time, Palau understands why more deliberation by U.S. officials can be needed. Because of this, because of the confidence that it has in the United States, and because it would not be productive to elaborate with others on the conversations at this stage, Palau\'s representatives are confining additional comment to official communications. B6','Palau release on free association meetingBelow is Palau\'s statement on the recent meeting in the required free association review. The fourth is the key paragraph. Jake, I\'ll call. Jeff 202-343-2905 o, A Compact of Free Association replaced the United States administration of Palau, islands which the U.S. took in war and subsequently administered for the United Nations. The Compact, which was signed in 1986 and took effect October 1, 1994, includes provisions of various duration. Some are to last at least 50 years, including full U.S. military authority -- although the power of the U.S. to deny access to Palau and its extensive waters by the military of any other nation is to continue in perpetuity. The amounts and types of U.S. budgetary and programmatic assistance to Palau under the Compact are specified for 15 years, but the Compact requires reviews of its terms and the entire relationship on its 15th, 30th, and 40th anniversaries. The reviews are to consider the operating requirements of the Government of Palau and the islands\' development. The Compact also commits the U.S. to acting on the findings and to promoting Palau\'s long-term economic development. A Palauan delegation that included Vice President Kerai Mariur, Chief Representative for Compact Review Joshua Koshiba, Minister of Health Dr. Stevenson J. Kuartei, Palau Community College President Dr. Patrick Tellei, Ambassador to the U.S. Hersey Kyota, Representative to the United Nations Stuart Beck, and their consultants met in Honolulu on July 8-9 in connection with the 15th Anniversary Review with an American delegation that included Department of State Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands Affairs Alcy Frelick, the head of the US Delegation, and representatives of the Departments of the Interior and Defense and the Weather and Postal Services. The U.S. delegation made positive statements on a few matters and agreed to discuss some others further. A number of the U.S. delegation\'s statements, however, evidenced a need for greater study by some U.S. officials of the intent as well as the letter of the Compact, the relationship as a whole, Palau\'s economic situation and fiscal responsibility commitments, and Palau\'s contributions to the U.S. and to international harmony -- including sacrifice by Palauans in the U.S. military, the UN international peacekeeping force and Palau\'s strategic location and posture, and Palau\'s positions in the U.N. Palau is grateful for its partnership with the U.S. and wants to continue in the association as called for by the Compact, deepen the relationship, and develop its capacities as a freely associated state. It appreciates the more positive expressions of U.S. Secretaries of State Clinton and of the Interior Salazar and congressional leaders of both political parties. Palau fully trusts that reflection will result in an approach to the relationship consistent with the Compact and to positions befitting the great nation that is the United States. Recognizing that the questions of the association are relatively small and unique for the Government of the U.S. and that the U.S. faces many and extraordinary challenges at this time, Palau understands why more deliberation by U.S. officials can be needed. Because of this, because of the confidence that it has in the United States, and because it would not be productive to elaborate with others on the conversations at this stage, Palau\'s representatives are confining additional comment to official communications. B6'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Politics_of_Yemen',1,1,'181 - C05739774.txt','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.','WSJ Editorial - The Other Embassy AttackThe Other Embassy Attack Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:43 p.m. EDT Tehran tries to turn Yemen into another Lebanon. Government emails from Libya released this week show Foggy Bottom\'s finest knew within hours that an Islamist terror group was behind the September 11 attacks that killed four Americans. Maybe this truth drip will force President Obama to explain why his Administration so strenuously downplayed a terrorist connection and insisted an anti-Islamic video was to blame. But amid media and Congressional efforts to uncover the truth about Benghazi, it\'s worth paying attention to another attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission last month. On September 13, several hundred people, mostly young men, stormed the Embassy in Yemen\'s capital of Sanaa. The American staff had been evacuated, but the compound was overrun. In the melee four Yemenis died. At the time the event was lumped in with other anti-American protests in Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt that week. Yet it has since become clear that the Yemen assault was also well coordinated, likely by one or more militias. More alarming is an Iranian connection that signals that Tehran is expanding its long and quiet war on America to a new front. The U.S. isn\'t ruling out the possible complicity of a Yemeni army faction loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He stepped down from power in February as part of a U.S.-backed political transition. Since his departure, the military has been divided amid jockeying for control in this tribal society. The Salehs deny the accusation. During months of anti-government protests in 2011, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) also gained control of territory in central Yemen. The group has several times tried to strike the U.S. mainland, and it may have been behind the assassination this month of a Yemeni security officer employed at the U.S. Embassy. However, the leading culprit is a Shiite rebel force backed by Tehran. Taking their name from a deceased commander, the Houthi militia have since the mid-1990s fought against the Sunni-dominated government in Sanaa. According to Western officials in Yemen, Iran has provided assistance for a Houthi resurgence in the past year Their fighters have gone to Iran and Lebanon for training, and money and arms have flowed from both into Yemen, officials say. The Houthis run a satellite TV channel, al-Maseera, from Beirut. In July the Yemeni government said it had uncovered an Iranian spy ring in Sanaa. That got the attention of the Saudis, who are anxious about Iranian efforts to stir up their co-religionist Shiites in Bahrain, Yemen and most of all in the Kingdom itself.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Poly_Sci',1,1,'1382 - C05760841.txt','Alternatives Toward Direct Military Action In Somalia. Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia.Attachments: Somalia Pirates.doc FYI ? you want me to have a letter done back saying thank you for sending ? you appreciate his thoughts? See below Dear Professor Mills: I have substituted for a few weeks in a Poly Sci Class at a Community College here in California. Some of my very bright Students made some interesting comments. I have detailed some comments and observations in a letter to the Secretary. Should she or you have any questions, please call me direct at Sincerely, ROBERT A. DANFORD, ACFE. ASIS. ROBERT A. DANFORD April 14, 2009 The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of State Washington, D.C. Subject: Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia. 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DANFORD April 14, 2009 The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of State Washington, D.C. Subject: Finding alternatives toward direct military action in Somalia. Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College 57 Dear Secretary Clinton: I am a Professional Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, and the American College 57'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Popover_(GUI)',1,1,'3120 - C05765048.txt','Phenom: Max is #10, now ahead of Glenn Beck #1 political and history book? ? /* non-sprited */ .ap_popover_unsprited .ap_body { background-image: url(http://g-ecx.images- amazon. com/images/G/01/j avascripts/lib/popover/images/poleft_17. V248144977_.png) } .appopover_unsprited .ap_body .ap_right { background-image: url(itp://g-ecx.images- amazon.corn/images/G/01/javascripts/lib/popover/images/po_right_17. 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Qadafi. Regards, Malcolm S. Greene Senior Watch Officer S/ES-Operations Center 202-647-1512 Colleagues, Below is Senator McCain\'s press statement following his meeting with Col. Qadafi on the Megrahi issue. Joan, thanks so much for the updates. My shift is over, please send any additional emails to SES-O in the GAL. Best regards Walter Per my email on the other system, this is the press statement that Senator McCain delivered in Tripoli today, Aug 14. Senator Lieberman\'s statement was a bit stronger. PAO Josh Baker will forward a summary of that statement, along with some suggested if-asked press guidance, to NEA/MAG and NEA/PPD. Behalf Of Chris Andino Baker, Joshua N We have had a brief but productive time here in Libya. Our visit here, inconceivable just a few years ago, is another indication of the remarkable transformation of relations between our two countries. During our visit, we met with the National Security Advisor, with Col. Qadafi, and with a number of advisors to the leader. We expressed our appreciation for Libya\'s decision to give up its weapons of mass destruction programs and become a partner in the fight against violent Islamic extremism, and discussed the ways in which relations between our countries can continue on a positive and productive path. In particular, we discussed the possibility of moving ahead with the provision of non-lethal defense equipment to the government of Libya. As we move ahead with the many ways in which the United States and Libya can work closely as partners, there remain areas where there remains real work to be done. The status of human rights and political reform in Libya will remain a chief element of concern. In addition, we understand that no final decision has been reached regarding the potential release from Scottish prison of Abdel Basset al Megrahi, the man convicted of involvement in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Nevertheless, we made clear in our meetings with Libyan officials that we are resolutely opposed to his release. We encouraged our Libyan interlocutors to handle this case ? which, after all, involves an individual convicted of killing American citizens ? in a fashion that will strengthen the growing ties of friendship between our two countries, rather than hinder its progress. We discussed these and other issues in a spirit of mutual respect and friendship. The ties between the United States and Libya have taken a remarkable and positive turn in recent years,','CODEL McCain Press Statement in Tripoli statementScroll all the way down for statement Dan, FYI: Below are Senator McCain\'s remarks following his discussions with Col. Qadafi. Regards, Malcolm S. Greene Senior Watch Officer S/ES-Operations Center 202-647-1512 Colleagues, Below is Senator McCain\'s press statement following his meeting with Col. Qadafi on the Megrahi issue. Joan, thanks so much for the updates. My shift is over, please send any additional emails to SES-O in the GAL. Best regards Walter Per my email on the other system, this is the press statement that Senator McCain delivered in Tripoli today, Aug 14. Senator Lieberman\'s statement was a bit stronger. PAO Josh Baker will forward a summary of that statement, along with some suggested if-asked press guidance, to NEA/MAG and NEA/PPD. Behalf Of Chris Andino Baker, Joshua N We have had a brief but productive time here in Libya. Our visit here, inconceivable just a few years ago, is another indication of the remarkable transformation of relations between our two countries. During our visit, we met with the National Security Advisor, with Col. Qadafi, and with a number of advisors to the leader. We expressed our appreciation for Libya\'s decision to give up its weapons of mass destruction programs and become a partner in the fight against violent Islamic extremism, and discussed the ways in which relations between our countries can continue on a positive and productive path. In particular, we discussed the possibility of moving ahead with the provision of non-lethal defense equipment to the government of Libya. As we move ahead with the many ways in which the United States and Libya can work closely as partners, there remain areas where there remains real work to be done. The status of human rights and political reform in Libya will remain a chief element of concern. In addition, we understand that no final decision has been reached regarding the potential release from Scottish prison of Abdel Basset al Megrahi, the man convicted of involvement in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Nevertheless, we made clear in our meetings with Libyan officials that we are resolutely opposed to his release. We encouraged our Libyan interlocutors to handle this case ? which, after all, involves an individual convicted of killing American citizens ? in a fashion that will strengthen the growing ties of friendship between our two countries, rather than hinder its progress. We discussed these and other issues in a spirit of mutual respect and friendship. The ties between the United States and Libya have taken a remarkable and positive turn in recent years,'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Populism',2,1,'2342 - C05763204.txt','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests. The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were afraid to sleep in their own homes. After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: \"Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests.\" The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were \"afraid to sleep in their own homes.\" After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Populism',2,1,'3263 - C05765732.txt','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began','For H. And Doug, for WJC to ponder. SidHillary: This is the most provocative and significant analysis to come out of the recent election. Its author is a right-wing Republican lawyer based in Richmond who also writes a column for Human Events. I disagree with the ideological and partisan undercurrent of the piece, especially his overemphasis of the deficit as an overriding political factor rather than the administration\'s lack of achievable results so far in improving the living standards of ordinary people. There is no reason why the deficit shouldn\'t become a merely abstract factor once there are actual benefits delivered. The pattern of the past is that the deficit, the talisman of Hoover Republicans, moves only partisan Republicans and that Democrats ascend if the economy is progressing, its gains are widely spread and new social programs have favorable universal impact. That is not happening now. This analysis, therefore, may be portentous. Worth reading. The electoral maps of VA don\'t show up in the email but they are described. Sid Return to the Article November 13, 2009 Can the Clinton Coalition Survive Obama? By Sean Trende John Judis and Ruy Teixeira\'s well-regarded 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals to upper-middle class suburbanites and working class rural voters, and manages to put together a winning coalition that, if imitated in other states, might put the Democrats in power for decades to come. Democrats did build coalitions similar to Warner\'s, and in fact had been doing so for the better part of a decade. Warner\'s coalition was essentially Bill Clinton\'s 1996 coalition. The coalition and brand that Clinton built was an extraordinarily successful one for Democrats, breaking the momentum of a resurgent GOP in 1996, and ultimately enabling the election of the most liberal President in American History last year. Given this background, it\'s only appropriate that the first tangible sign that this coalition is coming unglued has come in Virginia. Republican Bob McDonnell won the governorship with almost 59% of the vote ? the highest percentage (though not the highest victory margin) for any governor since 1961. The entire Republican ticket won by similar margins, and the GOP picked up six seats in the General Assembly. It could have been even worse ? five Democrats won their Assembly races by fewer than 1,000 votes. There are some superficial lessons to be drawn here. After last week\'s election, it\'s silly to argue that the GOP brand is too damaged for them to take advantage of Democratic weakness. And the Democrats\' latest spin ? that their weakness among Independents was simply a function of more Republicans calling themselves independents but retaining their Republican voting habits ? puts the lie to the argument that Republicans\' low self-identification is a salient factor in elections. But the most important lesson is this: while there\'s little predictive value in off-year elections, they do provide snapshots of the mood of the electorate, and the present state of political coalitions. Given Virginia\'s primacy in the story of Democratic coalition building, it gives us a good snapshot of the state of that coalition. And it\'s not a pretty one for Democrats. The historical base of the Democratic Party for two centuries has long been what Jay Cost and I call Jacksonians: Culturally conservative, hawkish, and populist whites located throughout the South and Border states. They began'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Port-au-Prince',11,1,'1359 - C05760795.txt','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence; through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom; and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Port-au-Prince',11,1,'1485 - C05761244.txt','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiSee below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port-au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with Charles Rangel and garment entrepreneurs on Monday, that ISPS certification of port facilities and alleviation of customs procedures are in progress. The meetings tomorrow may present an opportunity to emphasize once again how central well- functioning, competitive ports are to attract foreign investors as part of the HOPEII window and to put the right transport infrastructure in place.','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiSee below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port-au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with Charles Rangel and garment entrepreneurs on Monday, that \"ISPS certification of port facilities and alleviation of customs procedures\" are in progress. The meetings tomorrow may present an opportunity to emphasize once again how central well- functioning, competitive ports are to attract foreign investors as part of the HOPEII window and to put the right transport infrastructure in place.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Port-au-Prince',11,1,'1747 - C05761810.txt','Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up ProtectorateFYI ? I think Port-au-Prince Le Matin is a summary of Haitian radio programming. Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up Protectorate Port-au-Prince Le Matin June 5, 2009 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon\'s recent appointment of former US President Clinton to serve as special envoy to Haiti has been perceived by many groups, including lawmakers, political analysts, political leaders, and media commentators, as a step toward putting Haiti in a protectorate or trusteeship status. They questioned in particular the extent of Clinton\'s powers and the term of his mandate, wondering what role will be attributed to Haiti\'s elected representatives. Several pointed out that Heidi Annabi, Ban\'s special representative in Haiti, and President Rene Preval would be subservient to Clinton, their senior in rank and described by some media as Haiti\'s new chief. As expected, Haitian Government officials and most foreign diplomats hailed this nomination and expressed their optimism about it. Several political leaders objected to Clinton\'s being named special envoy to Haiti, saying that it showed the international community wanted to bring Haiti under its control. o Former Senate President Belizaire, president of the National Council of the Haitian Political Parties, pointed out that Haiti has had a foreign force in the country, the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), since 2004 and now has an envoy such as President Clinton who is in a higher position than any other UN personnel. These both indicate the country is being considered a genuine protectorate, according to Belizaire (Signal FM, 27 May). o Socialist Identity and Liberty Collective spokesman Cherubin referred to Clinton\'s mission as an umpteenth civil commission, alluding to the administrative steps France took to restore order and peace when Haiti was under French rule, intended to speed up the process of taking charge of Haiti. Cherubin added that in the current international jargon this is called colonialism of a third type, or colonialism of necessity (www.alterpresse.org, 22 May). o According to Christian Movement for a New Haiti leader Mesadieux, Ban\'s decision will further help put Haiti under foreign supervision. He asserted that the international community wants to reinforce its control over Haiti\'s administration (Radio Vision 2000, 21 May). o Dr. Eugene of the Haitian Social Christian Party, speaking on the Pickup Talk Show live from the United States, said that Clinton\'s responsibility is to control events in Haiti and he will control them in a firm manner (Radio Caraibes FM, 23 May). Eugene was offended by this appointment and called it a shame for all Haitians and a slap in the face of the entire nation (Radio Galaxie, 29 May). 24','Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up ProtectorateFYI ? I think Port-au-Prince Le Matin is a summary of Haitian radio programming. Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up Protectorate Port-au-Prince Le Matin June 5, 2009 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon\'s recent appointment of former US President Clinton to serve as special envoy to Haiti has been perceived by many groups, including lawmakers, political analysts, political leaders, and media commentators, as a step toward putting Haiti in a protectorate or trusteeship status. They questioned in particular the extent of Clinton\'s powers and the term of his mandate, wondering what role will be attributed to Haiti\'s elected representatives. Several pointed out that Heidi Annabi, Ban\'s special representative in Haiti, and President Rene Preval would be subservient to Clinton, their senior in rank and described by some media as Haiti\'s new chief. As expected, Haitian Government officials and most foreign diplomats hailed this nomination and expressed their optimism about it. Several political leaders objected to Clinton\'s being named special envoy to Haiti, saying that it showed the international community wanted to bring Haiti under its control. o Former Senate President Belizaire, president of the National Council of the Haitian Political Parties, pointed out that Haiti has had a foreign force in the country, the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), since 2004 and now has an envoy such as President Clinton who is in a \"higher position than any other UN personnel.\" These both indicate the country is being considered a \"genuine protectorate,\" according to Belizaire (Signal FM, 27 May). o Socialist Identity and Liberty Collective spokesman Cherubin referred to Clinton\'s mission as an umpteenth \"civil commission,\" alluding to the administrative steps France took to restore order and peace when Haiti was under French rule, intended to speed up the process of \"taking charge\" of Haiti. Cherubin added that in the current international jargon this is called \"colonialism of a third type, or colonialism of necessity\" (www.alterpresse.org, 22 May). o According to Christian Movement for a New Haiti leader Mesadieux, Ban\'s decision will further help put Haiti under foreign supervision. He asserted that the international community wants to reinforce its control over Haiti\'s administration (Radio Vision 2000, 21 May). o Dr. Eugene of the Haitian Social Christian Party, speaking on the \"Pickup Talk Show\" live from the United States, said that \"Clinton\'s responsibility is to control events in Haiti and he will control them in a firm manner\" (Radio Caraibes FM, 23 May). Eugene was \"offended\" by this appointment and called it \"a shame for all Haitians\" and \"a slap in the face of the entire nation\" (Radio Galaxie, 29 May). 24'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Port-au-Prince',11,1,'1878 - C05762351.txt','Late night call with Michele Pierre LouisCheryl: I talked to the Prime Minister again late last night. 1.4(B) .4(D) B1 Off to catch the plane. Janet Ambassador Janet A. Sanderson U.S. Embassy Port au Prince, Haiti 509-2220-0200, ext. 8100 sandersonja@state.gov Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 06/16/2024 114','Late night call with Michele Pierre LouisCheryl: I talked to the Prime Minister again late last night. 1.4(B) .4(D) B1 Off to catch the plane. Janet Ambassador Janet A. Sanderson U.S. Embassy Port au Prince, Haiti 509-2220-0200, ext. 8100 sandersonja@state.gov Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 06/16/2024 114'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Port-au-Prince',11,1,'1972 - C05762563.txt','2009-07-01 Draft letter to G0h re 57m pledge (4)Were you looking at this draft? (attached and pasted below). This incorporates your changes. His Excellency Rene Freya! President of the Republic of Haiti Port-au-Prince 27 Nora, Finalized letter is attached. Cheryl, Barring any objections from you we will get this out today. Meghann 28','2009-07-01 Draft letter to G0h re 57m pledge (4)Were you looking at this draft? (attached and pasted below). This incorporates your changes. His Excellency Rene Freya! President of the Republic of Haiti Port-au-Prince 27 Nora, Finalized letter is attached. Cheryl, Barring any objections from you we will get this out today. Meghann 28'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Port-au-Prince',11,1,'3300 - C05765808.txt','Haiti: Meeting & Question Haiti: eeting & QuestionB1 1.4(D) See below. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D), B1 ? Declassify on: 11/30/2024 Cheryl, Meghann, Meeting withF7Nas 2.5 hours! He made a serious up on the other system and hope to send tomorrow. to me and I\'m writing it He also asked: Are Secretary Clinton and Ms. Mills stillfacile (angry) with me over Ms. Pierre-Louis? Kenneth Merten Ambassador U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti Tel: 509-2-229-8000 SBU','Haiti: Meeting & Question Haiti: eeting & QuestionB1 1.4(D) See below. Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 07/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(D), B1 ? Declassify on: 11/30/2024 Cheryl, Meghann, Meeting withF7Nas 2.5 hours! He made a serious up on the other system and hope to send tomorrow. to me and I\'m writing it He also asked: \"Are Secretary Clinton and Ms. Mills stillfacile (angry) with me over Ms. Pierre-Louis?\" Kenneth Merten Ambassador U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti Tel: 509-2-229-8000 SBU'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Port-au-Prince',11,1,'3686 - C05766551.txt','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableThat\'s the result of your leadership and a new model of engagement w our own people. Onward! Our Posts at work. VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au-Prince): Better with them, impossible without. --CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition... In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group.','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableThat\'s the result of your leadership and a new model of engagement w our own people. Onward! Our Posts at work. VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au-Prince): \"Better with them, impossible without.\" --CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition... In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group.\"'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Port-au-Prince',11,1,'3695 - C05766563.txt','Haiti: More great work by Katie StantonHere is text Haiti\'s earthquake devastated not only lives, but whatever emergency services the barely functioning government had to offer. However, in less than seven days, a makeshift version of 911 sprung to life. It\'s a striking story of how a few tech-savvy social entrepreneurs, receptive ears in the U.S. government and hundreds of Haitian Creole-speaking strangers crowdsourced from around the world were able to help people on the ground get food or medical attention. Hours after the earthquake struck Port au Prince, 23-year-old Josh Nesbit (pictured right), who heads a non-profit delivering health care in Sub-Saharan Africa through mobile phones, thought that an SMS gateway would be critical in Haiti. He sent a tweet out asking for help. A Cameroonian managing a startup incubator in Africa, Jean Francis Ahanda, responded mentioning that a contact, Jean-Marc Castera, was headed to the command center of the Caribbean\'s largest wireless carrier Digicel that day. Within three days, they had co-opted a shortcode, 4636, that had been used for weather information in Haiti. They rushed to get several other partners like Ushahidi, which provides an open-source platform for tracking crisis communications, and Google on board. A non-profit that specializes in using technology for disaster relief, Instedd, built an emergency information system using the shortcode. On a very late Saturday night, a cobbled-together team of a half-dozen organizations or so launched \'4636\' as an emergency number. They started publicizing it on the ground in Haiti through radio stations. Haitians could text the number with messages about injuries, people trapped under rubble or reports of missing people. Some of them are desperate: My name is J my brother is working in Unicef and I live in C 11 A I have 2 people that is still alive under the building still ! Send Help! Two San Francisco-based startups, Crowdf lower and Samasource, came','Haiti: More great work by Katie StantonHere is text Haiti\'s earthquake devastated not only lives, but whatever emergency services the barely functioning government had to offer. However, in less than seven days, a makeshift version of 911 sprung to life. It\'s a striking story of how a few tech-savvy social entrepreneurs, receptive ears in the U.S. government and hundreds of Haitian Creole-speaking strangers crowdsourced from around the world were able to help people on the ground get food or medical attention. Hours after the earthquake struck Port au Prince, 23-year-old Josh Nesbit (pictured right), who heads a non-profit delivering health care in Sub-Saharan Africa through mobile phones, thought that an SMS gateway would be critical in Haiti. He sent a tweet out asking for help. A Cameroonian managing a startup incubator in Africa, Jean Francis Ahanda, responded mentioning that a contact, Jean-Marc Castera, was headed to the command center of the Caribbean\'s largest wireless carrier Digicel that day. Within three days, they had co-opted a shortcode, 4636, that had been used for weather information in Haiti. They rushed to get several other partners like Ushahidi, which provides an open-source platform for tracking crisis communications, and Google on board. A non-profit that specializes in using technology for disaster relief, Instedd, built an emergency information system using the shortcode. On a very late Saturday night, a cobbled-together team of a half-dozen organizations or so launched \'4636\' as an emergency number. They started publicizing it on the ground in Haiti through radio stations. Haitians could text the number with messages about injuries, people trapped under rubble or reports of missing people. Some of them are desperate: \"My name is J my brother is working in Unicef and I live in C 11 A I have 2 people that is still alive under the building still ! Send Help!\" Two San Francisco-based startups, Crowdf lower and Samasource, came'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Port-au-Prince',11,1,'3698 - C05766569.txt','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableWill give some thought and pass along any names I can think of. Jm B5 I get back the morning of February 9 and will be in the office that afternoon. I\'ll email you and Lona a copy of my schedule. Walter Douglas and Dan Sreebney have been working with me on Haiti. Walter is in California for Victoria DeLongh\'s funeral and will be back in the office Tuesday. He has been working closely with Dan Smith on the Haiti initiative. Let me know if there is anything you need me to do from here. When will you be back so we can catch up? Also who is your right hand on all of these initiatives? I\'m copying Lona so she can work w your office for a time. Thx. Had a great conversation with Doug Hattaway Will fill you in when I see you. Also working with Amb Pascual on a new strategy for Mexicom That\'s the result of your leadership and a new model of engagement w our own people. Onward! Our Posts at work. -- VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au-Prince): Better with them, impossible without. --CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition... In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group. -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableWill give some thought and pass along any names I can think of. Jm B5 I get back the morning of February 9 and will be in the office that afternoon. I\'ll email you and Lona a copy of my schedule. Walter Douglas and Dan Sreebney have been working with me on Haiti. Walter is in California for Victoria DeLongh\'s funeral and will be back in the office Tuesday. He has been working closely with Dan Smith on the Haiti initiative. Let me know if there is anything you need me to do from here. When will you be back so we can catch up? Also who is your right hand on all of these initiatives? I\'m copying Lona so she can work w your office for a time. Thx. Had a great conversation with Doug Hattaway Will fill you in when I see you. Also working with Amb Pascual on a new strategy for Mexicom That\'s the result of your leadership and a new model of engagement w our own people. Onward! Our Posts at work. -- VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au-Prince): \"Better with them, impossible without.\" --CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition... In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group.\" -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): \"In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.\"'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Port-au-Prince',11,1,'3732 - C05766635.txt','10 AmCits arrested with 33 children, headed to DR. Now under arrest in Port au 10 AmCits arrested with 33 children, headed to DR. Now under arrest in Port au Prince 10 AmCits arrested with 33 orphansPrince Attachments: nIcrhaitianorphanrescuemission.pdf Heads up - will forward more as known I am seeking more information about this but want to let you know before the 5pm call that 10 Amcits were reportedly arrested by Haitian police near the DR border with 33 Haitian children whom they reportedly planned to take to an orphanage they are establishing in the DR. They are currently under arrest at a PAP police station or, according to one report, at the Justice Building near the airport. The whereabouts of the children is unknown. The group is called the New Life Children Refuge America Organization (NLCR). Bill Bistransky found the attached Plan of Action(P0A) on their web site when he googled that name. As he notes, either today\'s arrest is their second run into Haiti to get children, or their original schedule is off. Michele Consular Affairs was notified by the Embassy duty officer in Santo Domingo of the arrest of 10 Amcits from Idaho by Haitian police. They were attempting to take 33 \'orphans\' to Santo Domingo for the stated purpose of establishing an orphanage to care for the children. The Americans are in the custody of the Haitian police. We have no information about the whereabouts of the 33 orphans. Joleen Schweitzer','10 AmCits arrested with 33 children, headed to DR. Now under arrest in Port au 10 AmCits arrested with 33 children, headed to DR. Now under arrest in Port au Prince 10 AmCits arrested with 33 orphansPrince Attachments: nIcrhaitianorphanrescuemission.pdf Heads up - will forward more as known I am seeking more information about this but want to let you know before the 5pm call that 10 Amcits were reportedly arrested by Haitian police near the DR border with 33 Haitian children whom they reportedly planned to take to an orphanage they are establishing in the DR. They are currently under arrest at a PAP police station or, according to one report, at \"the Justice Building near the airport.\" The whereabouts of the children is unknown. The group is called the New Life Children Refuge America Organization (NLCR). Bill Bistransky found the attached \"Plan of Action\"(P0A) on their web site when he googled that name. As he notes, either today\'s arrest is their second run into Haiti to get children, or their original schedule is off. Michele Consular Affairs was notified by the Embassy duty officer in Santo Domingo of the arrest of 10 Amcits from Idaho by Haitian police. They were attempting to take 33 \'orphans\' to Santo Domingo for the stated purpose of establishing an orphanage to care for the children. The Americans are in the custody of the Haitian police. We have no information about the whereabouts of the 33 orphans. Joleen Schweitzer'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Port-au-Prince',11,1,'3738 - C05766648.txt','(AP) Haiti PM: U.S. Baptists knew removing kids was wrongfyi PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) - Haiti\'s prime minister says it\'s clear to him that the 10 U.S. Baptists who tried to take 33 Haitian children out of the quake-ravaged country knew what they were doing was wrong. Prime Minister Max Bellerive also tells The Associated Press his country is open to having the Americans tried in the United States. Bellerive says some of the children have parents who are alive. The government is attempting to locate them. He says a judicial system needs to determine whether the Americans were acting in good faith, as they claim, or are child traffickers. The Americans are mostly from Idaho. They have been held since being arrested January 29 trying to enter the Dominican Republic with the children. Justin Deyo S/ES-0 Operations Specialist 202-647-1512','(AP) Haiti PM: U.S. Baptists knew removing kids was wrongfyi PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) - Haiti\'s prime minister says it\'s clear to him that the 10 U.S. Baptists who tried to take 33 Haitian children out of the quake-ravaged country \"knew what they were doing was wrong.\" Prime Minister Max Bellerive also tells The Associated Press his country is open to having the Americans tried in the United States. Bellerive says some of the children have parents who are alive. The government is attempting to locate them. He says a judicial system needs to determine whether the Americans were acting in good faith, as they claim, or are child traffickers. The Americans are mostly from Idaho. They have been held since being arrested January 29 trying to enter the Dominican Republic with the children. Justin Deyo S/ES-0 Operations Specialist 202-647-1512'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Portable_Document_Format',11,1,'1374 - C05760826.txt','Note for Secretary re Office of Overseas BuildingsAttachments: Document.pdf Print for HRC Cheryl Per discussion Regards - pat 44','Note for Secretary re Office of Overseas BuildingsAttachments: Document.pdf Print for HRC Cheryl Per discussion Regards - pat 44'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Portable_Document_Format',11,1,'1623 - C05761481.txt','Drawings sent last weekAttachments: WhitePlains - 09-12-14 - deltransltr- explain dwgs sent to Oscar last week.pdf Pls print. Dear Madam Secretary, Please see attached letter regarding drawings sent last week per request to Oscar. Hard copy to your attention is being fedexed to NY address. Thank you, Donald Donald Lococo Architects, LLC 3413 1/2 M Street, NW Suite A Washington, DC 20007 202 337 4422 phone 202 337 2622 fax Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4687 (20091214) The message was checked by ESET N0D32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com','Drawings sent last weekAttachments: WhitePlains - 09-12-14 - deltransltr- explain dwgs sent to Oscar last week.pdf Pls print. Dear Madam Secretary, Please see attached letter regarding drawings sent last week per request to Oscar. Hard copy to your attention is being fedexed to NY address. Thank you, Donald Donald Lococo Architects, LLC 3413 1/2 M Street, NW Suite A Washington, DC 20007 202 337 4422 phone 202 337 2622 fax Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4687 (20091214) The message was checked by ESET N0D32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Portable_Document_Format',11,1,'1649 - C05761529.txt','Attached letterAttachments: SCAN3561_000.pdf You can\'t likely read the attachment but it is a long letter to Jim saying he\'s sorry he has missed Jim\'s calls (nothing about mine) and that he is taking job with energy. Copying huma to print for you. Cdm Please pass the attached letter to Deputy Secretary Steinberg and Chief of Staff Mills. Many thanks, DP SCAN3561_000.pdf 1','Attached letterAttachments: SCAN3561_000.pdf You can\'t likely read the attachment but it is a long letter to Jim saying he\'s sorry he has missed Jim\'s calls (nothing about mine) and that he is taking job with energy. Copying huma to print for you. Cdm Please pass the attached letter to Deputy Secretary Steinberg and Chief of Staff Mills. Many thanks, DP SCAN3561_000.pdf 1'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Portable_Document_Format',11,1,'1923 - C05762461.txt','Best analysis so far of Iranian vote. SidYesterday, June 21, Chatham House in UK published a detailed study of the Iranian vote, concluding from close analysis that the election results were a fraud. This is the most definitive objective analysis so far. Sid http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files/14234_iranelection0609.pdf This paper is published by Chatham House and the Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Preliminary Analysis of the Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election Editor: Professor Ali Ansari, Director, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House author, \'Iran, Islam and Democracy\' Research and Analysis: Daniel Berman and Thomas Rintoul, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews 21 June 2009 Chatham House is independent and owes no allegiance to government or to any political body. It does not hold opinions of its own the views expressed in this text are the responsibility of the authors. This document is issued on the understanding that if any extract is used, the authors and Chatham House should be credited, preferably with the date of the publication. Preliminary Analysis of Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election www.chathamhouse.org.uk 2 Executive Summary Working from the province by province breakdowns of the 2009 and 2005 results, released by the Iranian Ministry of Interior, and from the 2006 census as published by the official Statistical Centre of Iran, the following observations about the official data and the debates surrounding it can be made. ?In two conservative provinces, Mazandaran and Yazd, a turnout of more than 100% was recorded. ?At a provincial level, there is no correlation between the increased turnout and the swing to Ahmadinejad. This challenges the notion that Ahmadinejad\'s victory was due to the massive participation of a previously silent conservative majority. ?In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all former','Best analysis so far of Iranian vote. SidYesterday, June 21, Chatham House in UK published a detailed study of the Iranian vote, concluding from close analysis that the election results were a fraud. This is the most definitive objective analysis so far. Sid http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files/14234_iranelection0609.pdf This paper is published by Chatham House and the Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews Preliminary Analysis of the Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election Editor: Professor Ali Ansari, Director, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews; Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House; author, \'Iran, Islam and Democracy\' Research and Analysis: Daniel Berman and Thomas Rintoul, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews 21 June 2009 Chatham House is independent and owes no allegiance to government or to any political body. It does not hold opinions of its own; the views expressed in this text are the responsibility of the authors. This document is issued on the understanding that if any extract is used, the authors and Chatham House should be credited, preferably with the date of the publication. Preliminary Analysis of Voting Figures in Iran\'s 2009 Presidential Election www.chathamhouse.org.uk 2 Executive Summary Working from the province by province breakdowns of the 2009 and 2005 results, released by the Iranian Ministry of Interior, and from the 2006 census as published by the official Statistical Centre of Iran, the following observations about the official data and the debates surrounding it can be made. ?In two conservative provinces, Mazandaran and Yazd, a turnout of more than 100% was recorded. ?At a provincial level, there is no correlation between the increased turnout and the swing to Ahmadinejad. This challenges the notion that Ahmadinejad\'s victory was due to the massive participation of a previously silent conservative majority. ?In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all former'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Portable_Document_Format',11,1,'2175 - C05762866.txt','Meeting tomorrowDear Cheryl, I had a very good meeting with rest of the team. yesterday, and I am excited about the possibility of working with him and the Thank you for taking the time to meet with me tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Best, Jose W. Fernandez LATHAM & WATKINS LLP 885 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022-4834 Direct Dial: 4 Fax: +1.212.751.4864 Email: http://www.lw.com ******************************************************************************* To comply with IRS regulations, we advise you that any discussion of Federal tax issues in this e-mail was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used by you, (i) to avoid any penalties imposed under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) to promote, market or recommend to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. For more information please go to http://www.lw.com/docs/irs.pdf *******************************************************************************','Meeting tomorrowDear Cheryl, I had a very good meeting with rest of the team. yesterday, and I am excited about the possibility of working with him and the Thank you for taking the time to meet with me tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Best, Jose W. Fernandez LATHAM & WATKINS LLP 885 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022-4834 Direct Dial: 4 Fax: +1.212.751.4864 Email: http://www.lw.com ******************************************************************************* To comply with IRS regulations, we advise you that any discussion of Federal tax issues in this e-mail was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used by you, (i) to avoid any penalties imposed under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) to promote, market or recommend to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. For more information please go to http://www.lw.com/docs/irs.pdf *******************************************************************************'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Portable_Document_Format',11,1,'2347 - C05763218.txt','URGENT: Kerry bill on foreign assistance revised Kerry billAttachments: MDM09560_xml.pdf Can you all advise? what are we doing on this. Jack had Mike made you aware of this? cdm Nora, please print this email and the attached draft legislation. Joe: Cheryl needs to be made aware of this. WH is meeting w/ SFRC on this this afternoon. I have asked Rich to raise it w/ her. Just a heads up. Thanks Carol Folks: We received indirectly this draft Kerry bill -- the Foreign Assistance Revitalization and Accountability Act of 2009 -- drafts of which have been sent to OMB/NSC but not yet to us. Rich asked that I share it with you right away, before circulating it more broadly within the building for comment. 230','URGENT: Kerry bill on foreign assistance revised Kerry billAttachments: MDM09560_xml.pdf Can you all advise? what are we doing on this. Jack had Mike made you aware of this? cdm Nora, please print this email and the attached draft legislation. Joe: Cheryl needs to be made aware of this. WH is meeting w/ SFRC on this this afternoon. I have asked Rich to raise it w/ her. Just a heads up. Thanks Carol Folks: We received indirectly this draft Kerry bill -- the Foreign Assistance Revitalization and Accountability Act of 2009 -- drafts of which have been sent to OMB/NSC but not yet to us. Rich asked that I share it with you right away, before circulating it more broadly within the building for comment. 230'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Portable_Document_Format',11,1,'2558 - C05764020.txt','POGO allegations - documents POGO allegationsAttachments: Attachment 6.pdf Attachments 1-5.pdf Sec Clinton Letter 09-01-09.pdf Oscar pls print this letter for hrc Its very imp Cheryl is discussing with hrc. Are you aware of these documents? CNN apparently has them as well and will ask the briefing. We need to say something strong besides default mode there\'s an ongoing investigation and I can\'t comment. Julie: Eric has them, but here\'s a backdoor set for you. You got these from DS.... Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General - U.S. Department of State (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) 12 DS ? Spokesman Ian Kelly, who is briefing today, would like to see the materials, please. Can you provide them to him? JMR ALL: Eric Boswell that the 3-part package that I mentioned to Robert this AM. It has 1) The 10-page POGO letter to Secy Clinton 2) 5 witness statements 3) 12 images Please let me know if PA needs these from us. Just now, the IG would prefer you request these items from Eric B. Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General U.S. Department of State 2121 Virginia Ave. NW (SA-3) Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) burgesst@state.gov Mailing address: 2201 C Street, N.W. Suite 8100, SA-3 Washington, D.C. 20522-0308 13','POGO allegations - documents POGO allegationsAttachments: Attachment 6.pdf; Attachments 1-5.pdf; Sec Clinton Letter 09-01-09.pdf Oscar pls print this letter for hrc Its very imp Cheryl is discussing with hrc. Are you aware of these documents? CNN apparently has them as well and will ask the briefing. We need to say something strong besides default mode \"there\'s an ongoing investigation and I can\'t comment.\" Julie: Eric has them, but here\'s a backdoor set for you. You got these from DS.... Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General - U.S. Department of State (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) 12 DS ? Spokesman Ian Kelly, who is briefing today, would like to see the materials, please. Can you provide them to him? JMR ALL: Eric Boswell that the 3-part package that I mentioned to Robert this AM. It has 1) The 10-page POGO letter to Secy Clinton 2) 5 witness statements 3) 12 images Please let me know if PA needs these from us. Just now, the IG would prefer you request these items from Eric B. Tom Tom Burgess Director of Congressional and Public Affairs / Legislative Advisor Office of the Inspector General U.S. Department of State 2121 Virginia Ave. NW (SA-3) Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 663-0380 (202) 663-0390 (fax) burgesst@state.gov Mailing address: 2201 C Street, N.W. Suite 8100, SA-3 Washington, D.C. 20522-0308 13'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Portable_Document_Format',11,1,'3129 - C05765064.txt','FfFHi Melanne, I don\'t have electronic access to all documents, but attached are a few documents that might be helpful. Please let me know if you need more than the attached. Alice may be able to provide more when she gets back to the control room. Madelyn Forum for the Future Background.pdf>> Annotated Agenda final.pdf Press FFF Fact Sheet for the Media.docx Other General Briefers 102809-BM-Democracy Assistance Dialogue.docx>> <<102809-BM-Foundation for the Future.doc>> 102809-BM- Gender Institute.doc>>','FfFHi Melanne, I don\'t have electronic access to all documents, but attached are a few documents that might be helpful. Please let me know if you need more than the attached. Alice may be able to provide more when she gets back to the control room. Madelyn Forum for the Future Background.pdf>> Annotated Agenda final.pdf Press FFF Fact Sheet for the Media.docx Other General Briefers 102809-BM-Democracy Assistance Dialogue.docx>> <<102809-BM-Foundation for the Future.doc>> 102809-BM- Gender Institute.doc>>'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Portable_Document_Format',11,1,'3203 - C05765556.txt','IRAN Res UNGA IRAN 3C debate webcast NOWHuma, Jake, Joe, Here is the vote on the Iran human rights resolution at UNGA. I briefed the S during the retreat coffee break. She asked for the text of the resolution. The link is below. Do you want a hard copy here at the retreat? 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Wider margin than last year: 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). Link: http://daccess-dds-ny.un.org/dodUNDOC/LTD/N09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Esther Here is the link to the resolution, perhaps a staffer can print it off for the Secretary? http:fidaccess-dds-ny.un.oredoc/UNDOULTDM09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Thanks! I just told the S, Sen Mitchell and A/S Posner. Will seek out A/S Feltman. The S has asked for the text of the resolution. I\'ll check on how to get document here. Esther 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). A better margin this year. HURRAH! FINAL VOTE: 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Amy please send ASAP last year\'s vote tally for comparison EOVs now beginning. Brazil explaining why it abstained.','IRAN Res UNGA IRAN 3C debate webcast NOWHuma, Jake, Joe, Here is the vote on the Iran human rights resolution at UNGA. I briefed the S during the retreat coffee break. She asked for the text of the resolution. The link is below. Do you want a hard copy here at the retreat? 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Wider margin than last year: 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). Link: http://daccess-dds-ny.un.org/dodUNDOC/LTD/N09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Esther Here is the link to the resolution, perhaps a staffer can print it off for the Secretary? http:fidaccess-dds-ny.un.oredoc/UNDOULTDM09/587/20/PDF/N0958720.pdf?OpenElement Thanks! I just told the S, Sen Mitchell and A/S Posner. Will seek out A/S Feltman. The S has asked for the text of the resolution. I\'ll check on how to get document here. Esther 2009 FINAL VOTE (3C): 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) 2008 FINAL VOTE (3C): 70 YES (U.S.) ? 51 NO (Iran) -60 (ABSTAIN). A better margin this year. HURRAH! FINAL VOTE: 74 YES (US) ? 48 NO (Iran) ? 59 (ABSTAIN) Amy please send ASAP last year\'s vote tally for comparison EOVs now beginning. Brazil explaining why it abstained.'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Portable_Document_Format',11,1,'3392 - C05765948.txt','Max opens on NYT Bestseller list for 9/27 at #15Attachments: bsl_092709.pdf','Max opens on NYT Bestseller list for 9/27 at #15Attachments: bsl_092709.pdf'),(5.426150738054721,5.426150738054721,2500,'Portable_Document_Format',11,1,'3732 - C05766635.txt','10 AmCits arrested with 33 children, headed to DR. Now under arrest in Port au 10 AmCits arrested with 33 children, headed to DR. Now under arrest in Port au Prince 10 AmCits arrested with 33 orphansPrince Attachments: nIcrhaitianorphanrescuemission.pdf Heads up - will forward more as known I am seeking more information about this but want to let you know before the 5pm call that 10 Amcits were reportedly arrested by Haitian police near the DR border with 33 Haitian children whom they reportedly planned to take to an orphanage they are establishing in the DR. They are currently under arrest at a PAP police station or, according to one report, at the Justice Building near the airport. The whereabouts of the children is unknown. The group is called the New Life Children Refuge America Organization (NLCR). Bill Bistransky found the attached Plan of Action(P0A) on their web site when he googled that name. As he notes, either today\'s arrest is their second run into Haiti to get children, or their original schedule is off. Michele Consular Affairs was notified by the Embassy duty officer in Santo Domingo of the arrest of 10 Amcits from Idaho by Haitian police. They were attempting to take 33 \'orphans\' to Santo Domingo for the stated purpose of establishing an orphanage to care for the children. The Americans are in the custody of the Haitian police. We have no information about the whereabouts of the 33 orphans. Joleen Schweitzer','10 AmCits arrested with 33 children, headed to DR. Now under arrest in Port au 10 AmCits arrested with 33 children, headed to DR. Now under arrest in Port au Prince 10 AmCits arrested with 33 orphansPrince Attachments: nIcrhaitianorphanrescuemission.pdf Heads up - will forward more as known I am seeking more information about this but want to let you know before the 5pm call that 10 Amcits were reportedly arrested by Haitian police near the DR border with 33 Haitian children whom they reportedly planned to take to an orphanage they are establishing in the DR. They are currently under arrest at a PAP police station or, according to one report, at \"the Justice Building near the airport.\" The whereabouts of the children is unknown. The group is called the New Life Children Refuge America Organization (NLCR). Bill Bistransky found the attached \"Plan of Action\"(P0A) on their web site when he googled that name. As he notes, either today\'s arrest is their second run into Haiti to get children, or their original schedule is off. Michele Consular Affairs was notified by the Embassy duty officer in Santo Domingo of the arrest of 10 Amcits from Idaho by Haitian police. They were attempting to take 33 \'orphans\' to Santo Domingo for the stated purpose of establishing an orphanage to care for the children. The Americans are in the custody of the Haitian police. We have no information about the whereabouts of the 33 orphans. 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Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence; through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom; and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Porto_Alegre',1,1,'1359 - C05760795.txt','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the','Haiti Draft -- Attached and Below in TextAttachments: Haiti donors 041109 12p.doc April 11, 2009 12pm Word count: 2,392 (19 min) Rooney (x7-7203, 202-431-6498) SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON REMARKS TO THE HAITI DONORS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 For some of us, Haiti is a neighbor. For others, a place of historic and cultural ties. For all of us, a test of collective commitment and resolve. Some may ask why a small nation in the middle of the Caribbean Sea should command our attention today. Why countries in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East and Asia should offer assistance to Haiti in the midst of a global economic downturn that has shaken us all. We\'re gathered at this conference because what happens in Haiti will resound far beyond the Caribbean and beyond the Americas. The success or failure of this one small nation has economic, social and political implications, not just for its 9 million citizens, but for a region whose future will be shaped by the strength of our commitment to achieve economic recovery, political progress and wider opportunity for people from Portland to Porto Alegre to Port-au-Prince. The United States is here, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do for our neighbor and friend. Our ties to Haiti reach back to the early years of both our nations and have endured for generations-through our struggles for independence; through the defeat of slavery in Haiti, which inspired slaves and abolitionists in the U.S. to press on with their fight for freedom; and more recently, through the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who emigrated to the United States and strengthened it through their contributions in politics, business, science, sports and culture-the benefits of which I experienced firsthand as a senator representing New York. We are also here because we are committed to creating a hemisphere in which every nation-no matter their present level of wealth or current political circumstances-is moving in the same direction, toward greater peace, prosperity, freedom and opportunity. With Haiti, we have the chance through global cooperation and collaboration to stand in solidarity with a people who are seeking to march forward. A nation where small investments and assistance from other countries are beginning to reap dividends in economic growth, wider access to health care, stronger governmental institutions, greater safety and security-and the higher quality of life that results when the material conditions of people\'s lives improve. Today, Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere, with one of the region\'s biggest gaps between the haves and have- nots. But in 2006, Haiti had its highest economic growth since the 1990s. It is on track to reach the completion point for the IMF\'s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in the next few months, which means significant debt relief is on the'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Portugal',9,1,'1740 - C05761797.txt','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Okay good to know, we have a couple informal call requests that we could get through during that time. Also I will not leave the office before 5:30. Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 20','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Okay good to know, we have a couple informal call requests that we could get through during that time. Also I will not leave the office before 5:30. Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 20'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Portugal',9,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Portugal',9,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Portugal',9,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Portugal',9,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Portugal',9,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Portugal',9,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Portugal',9,1,'3664 - C05766505.txt','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableOur Posts at work. - VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au- Prince): Better with them, impossible without. - -CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition. . . In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group. -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableOur Posts at work. - VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au- Prince): \"Better with them, impossible without.\" - -CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition. . . In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group.\" -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): \"In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.\"'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'Portugal',9,1,'3698 - C05766569.txt','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableWill give some thought and pass along any names I can think of. Jm B5 I get back the morning of February 9 and will be in the office that afternoon. I\'ll email you and Lona a copy of my schedule. Walter Douglas and Dan Sreebney have been working with me on Haiti. Walter is in California for Victoria DeLongh\'s funeral and will be back in the office Tuesday. He has been working closely with Dan Smith on the Haiti initiative. Let me know if there is anything you need me to do from here. When will you be back so we can catch up? Also who is your right hand on all of these initiatives? I\'m copying Lona so she can work w your office for a time. Thx. Had a great conversation with Doug Hattaway Will fill you in when I see you. Also working with Amb Pascual on a new strategy for Mexicom That\'s the result of your leadership and a new model of engagement w our own people. Onward! Our Posts at work. -- VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au-Prince): Better with them, impossible without. --CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition... In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group. -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.','a couple of powerful quotes from foreign media which we highlighted in our cableWill give some thought and pass along any names I can think of. Jm B5 I get back the morning of February 9 and will be in the office that afternoon. I\'ll email you and Lona a copy of my schedule. Walter Douglas and Dan Sreebney have been working with me on Haiti. Walter is in California for Victoria DeLongh\'s funeral and will be back in the office Tuesday. He has been working closely with Dan Smith on the Haiti initiative. Let me know if there is anything you need me to do from here. When will you be back so we can catch up? Also who is your right hand on all of these initiatives? I\'m copying Lona so she can work w your office for a time. Thx. Had a great conversation with Doug Hattaway Will fill you in when I see you. Also working with Amb Pascual on a new strategy for Mexicom That\'s the result of your leadership and a new model of engagement w our own people. Onward! Our Posts at work. -- VEJA MAGAZINE, BRAZIL (Jan. 25, headline of a two-page article showing U.S. servicemen walking in front of destroyed buildings in Port-au-Prince): \"Better with them, impossible without.\" --CHOSUN ILBO NEWSPAPER, KOREA (Jan. 25): U.S. involvement in overseas natural disasters is a 40-year-long humanitarian tradition... In a disaster-stricken area, the military is more systematic and effective in carrying out a relief operation than any other group.\" -- EXPRESSO NEWSPAPER, PORTUGAL (Jan. 24): \"In critical moments of the history of mankind, over the last 100 years, the United States is, in fact, the indispensable nation. Sometimes for bad reasons and, other times, as in Haiti, for good reasons.\"'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Portuguese_language',4,1,'1733 - C05761783.txt','Mini Schedule Friday 6/5/0911:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURIUSH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL Iv/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-HWAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SEC\'Y OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90TH BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 16','Mini Schedule Friday 6/5/0911:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURIUSH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL Iv/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-HWAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SEC\'Y OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90TH BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 16'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Portuguese_language',4,1,'1739 - C05761795.txt','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 1:20 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:20 pm * PRE-BRIEF FOR TURKISH BILATERAL * 1:25 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURKISH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL w/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-H WAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SECY OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPARTState Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90 1 BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 19','Revised Mini Schedule 6/5/09Revised mini schedule below. Two items added during office time, denoted with asterisks: 11:40 am (t) ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm BILATERAL w/PORTUGUESE FOREIGN MINISTER LUIS AMADO 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 12:30 pm PROTOCOL OF EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION 12:45 pm CEREMONY w/PORTUGUESE F.M. LUIS AMADO Treaty Room 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:10 pm * MTG w/ JACK LEW AND JAKE SULLIVAN * 1:20 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:20 pm * PRE-BRIEF FOR TURKISH BILATERAL * 1:25 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/TURKISH F.M. AHMET DAVUTOGLU 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:30 pm PRESS AVAIL w/TURKISH F.M. DAVUTOGLU 2:40 pm Treaty Room 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/KOREAN F.M. YU MYUNG-H WAN 3:15 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room following. 3:15 pm MEETING w/TODD STERN 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR ASST. 4:15 pm SECY OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm (t) DEPARTState Department *En route Private Residence 4:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence 4:40 pm PERSONAL TIME 5:30 pm Private Residence 5:30 pm DEPART Private Residence *En route Rodham Home 6:00 pm 90\" 1 BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR MRS. RODHAM 10:00 pm (t) Location: Home of Tony & Megan Rodham *Call Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00 pm (t) DEPART Rodham Home *En route Private Residence 10:30 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 19'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Portuguese_language',4,1,'2228 - C05762967.txt','WHEELS UP on GOLDMAN Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 10:00 local time Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 8:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 18:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 10:30 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionYes. Assume you are getting these updates as well. B6 Mills, Cheryl D It\'s 8 hours 45 minutes to Orlando. WHEELS UP for the Goldman plane. Importance: High Sean and David Goldman have left the consulate for the airport. Wheels up likely in one hour or less. SBU Sean has not yet arrived at the consulate. David Goldman, Rep Smith, David\'s attorneys and Mission personnel all safe at Consulate. Still set for 9am handover. Consulate will allow Sergio Tostes, attorney for the Brazilian family, into the building along with Sean and his grandmother, Silvana. We have arranged for the party to enter directly into the building via the garage. The grandmother announced to the press her intention to park 3 blocks away, as the consulate would not allow her in but press are quoting the Embassy spokesperson Orna Blum flatly contradicting that statement, emphasizing that for Sean\'s emotional well-being, and in sensitivity to Silvana and David, the reunion be safe, private, and calm. Importance: High It appears there will be no handover tonight. According to David\'s Brazilian attorney, the negotiators have broken up, having not been able to agree on the issue of the Grandmother accompanying Sean to the U.S. on the plane (clearly, the other side remains unaware of the source/nature of the charter flight that is pending a handover). We have rebuffed attempts by the Brazilian family\'s attorney to get clarification from the Americans as an obvious last-ditch ploy to once again present this as a U.S. vs Brazil issue. We have been clear to all parties that we the Mission have absolutely no role in any negotiation between the parties and will not/not undertake any contact with the family or their representatives. Deadline for handover established by the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court in Rio remains 9am Thursday ? morning at the U.S. Consulate. Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the warrant authorizing enforcement of the order has been issued and should be in the possession of law enforcement should the family not comply. BCA has confirmed they will be in early tomorrow morning, ready to arrange enforcement should that be necessary. However, David\'s attorney believes they will comply with the order and appear at the Consulate. We stand ready for multiple scenarios. In good news, the Brazilian Central Authority reported that the judge assigned to hear the two motions filed by attorneys for the Brazilian family in the Superior Tribunal de Justica (STJ) has denied both motions on the merits, not just refused to consider the motions. Links to the decisions for those who wish to read legal Portuguese are provided below. The frequently-announced press conference by the Brazilian family/their attorney never materialized. We await word on their next public relations foray. Importance: High I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details on that yet. Importance: High Good news this morning: Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal machinations to delay implementation of the court order, and that the turnover happened today. We do not/not know what if any conditions the family will try to place on a voluntary handover, so planning for police execution of the court order continues. Interpol office in Brasilia has assured BCA and the Embassy LEGAT that they are fully aware of the status of the ? case and are ready to provide support if Sean is not turned over. They will have action if the family attempts to hide Sean. We have contacted WHA Press and CA Press separately to discuss timing to release statements if/when we are successful with wheels up. We have discussed detailed contingency plans should the police be called upon to go to the family residence to enforce the order if voluntary handover does not occur. Also have plans in place to supplement personnel in Rio should this extend past today. We have a general sense of the timing of potential events: We expect to have more clarity from the attorneys as to whether or not voluntary handover will occur around noon/1pm local time, which is 9/10 DC time. Should police enforcement be required, that will likely mean mid/late afternoon local time. We will advise asap if this timeline shifts (as it is likely to do, this being Brazil.) Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at ST1 will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an immediate return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 00B which for us means 7-8am. We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first instance is on recess and the duty court judge will need to take action, but magistrates in Rio are keenly aware of the status of the case and may be prepared to move this evening. BCA is hoping to effect handover tonight, and will plan to send their psychologist to Rio if the handover must happen tomorrow morning.','WHEELS UP on GOLDMAN Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 10:00 local time Goldman Decision - 12/24/2009 update as of 8:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 18:15 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 13:00 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 10:30 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 01:30 local time - NO RETURN TONIGHT Goldman Decision - update as of 00:45 local time Goldman Decision - update as of 22:50 Goldman DecisionYes. Assume you are getting these updates as well. B6 Mills, Cheryl D; It\'s 8 hours 45 minutes to Orlando. WHEELS UP for the Goldman plane. Importance: High Sean and David Goldman have left the consulate for the airport. Wheels up likely in one hour or less. SBU Sean has not yet arrived at the consulate. David Goldman, Rep Smith, David\'s attorneys and Mission personnel all safe at Consulate. Still set for 9am handover. Consulate will allow Sergio Tostes, attorney for the Brazilian family, into the building along with Sean and his grandmother, Silvana. We have arranged for the party to enter directly into the building via the garage. The grandmother announced to the press her intention to \"park 3 blocks away, as the consulate would not allow her in\" but press are quoting the Embassy spokesperson Orna Blum flatly contradicting that statement, emphasizing that for Sean\'s emotional well-being, and in sensitivity to Silvana and David, the reunion be safe, private, and calm. Importance: High It appears there will be no handover tonight. According to David\'s Brazilian attorney, the negotiators have broken up, having not been able to agree on the issue of the Grandmother accompanying Sean to the U.S. on the plane (clearly, the other side remains unaware of the source/nature of the charter flight that is pending a handover). We have rebuffed attempts by the Brazilian family\'s attorney to \"get clarification from the Americans\" as an obvious last-ditch ploy to once again present this as a U.S. vs Brazil issue. We have been clear to all parties that we the Mission have absolutely no role in any negotiation between the parties and will not/not undertake any contact with the family or their representatives. Deadline for handover established by the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court in Rio remains 9am Thursday ? morning at the U.S. Consulate. Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the warrant authorizing enforcement of the order has been issued and should be in the possession of law enforcement should the family not comply. BCA has confirmed they will be in early tomorrow morning, ready to arrange enforcement should that be necessary. However, David\'s attorney believes they will comply with the order and appear at the Consulate. We stand ready for multiple scenarios. In good news, the Brazilian Central Authority reported that the judge assigned to hear the two motions filed by attorneys for the Brazilian family in the Superior Tribunal de Justica (STJ) has denied both motions on the merits, not just refused to consider the motions. Links to the decisions for those who wish to read legal Portuguese are provided below. The frequently-announced press conference by the Brazilian family/their attorney never materialized. We await word on their next public relations foray. Importance: High I have just spoken with the Brazilian Central Authority regarding the orders imminently coming out of the office of the President of the 2nd Regional Federal Court. He is evidently interpreting the lifting of the stay imposed at STF to mean that the 48 hour period provided in the appellate court decision to the Brazilian family to turn over Sean to the Consulate has started ticking again ? not restarted at the beginning, but resumed ticking. According to the Court, the deadline for turnover at the Consulate falls at 6am local time on Thursday morning, December 24. Because of the early hour, he will evidently order the family to turn over Sean at the consulate NO LATER than 9am on Thursday, December 24. However, he will also recommend, not order, that the family turn over Sean at the Consulate today/tonight in order to permit him to travel to the U.S. on an overnight flight and spend Christmas with the family in the U.S. There is current debate ongoing regarding the timing of the turnover. Daniel Levy of the AGU office in Rio will evidently take the lead in negotiating that turnover, in conjunction with David\'s legal team. Press contacts are stating that Sergio Tostes, the attorney for the Brazilian family, has called a press conference at 2pm local time (11am DC time) to announce voluntary turnover. No further details on that yet. Importance: High Good news this morning: Brazilian Central Authority reports that at lam local time today, the attorney for the Brazilian family contacted Daniel Levy, the AGU attorney representing the Brazilian Govt in this case, to inform him that the Brazilian family is willing to arrange for voluntary turnover of Sean at the Consulate General in Rio. Daniel Levy reportedly replied that he would only facilitate these discussions on the condition that there were no further legal machinations to delay implementation of the court order, and that the turnover happened today. We do not/not know what if any conditions the family will try to place on a voluntary handover, so planning for police execution of the court order continues. Interpol office in Brasilia has assured BCA and the Embassy LEGAT that they are fully aware of the status of the ? case and are ready to provide support if Sean is not turned over. They will have action if the family attempts to hide Sean. We have contacted WHA Press and CA Press separately to discuss timing to release statements if/when we are successful with wheels up. We have discussed detailed contingency plans should the police be called upon to go to the family residence to enforce the order if voluntary handover does not occur. Also have plans in place to supplement personnel in Rio should this extend past today. We have a general sense of the timing of potential events: We expect to have more clarity from the attorneys as to whether or not voluntary handover will occur around noon/1pm local time, which is 9/10 DC time. Should police enforcement be required, that will likely mean mid/late afternoon local time. We will advise asap if this timeline shifts (as it is likely to do, this being Brazil.) Importance: High I have just heard from the team in Rio that there will be no return enforcement this evening: Tomorrow morning between 8-9, David Goldman\'s Brazilian attorney will go to the court to obtain the warrant enforcing the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. He will wait there pending coordination with relevant police and judicial authorities to ensure that everything is ready, and they will depart for the family compound to take custody of Sean. Consulate General Rio will have cars ready at 9am for transport, and the team will be ready at the airport to facilitate departure. David\'s attorney has spoken to judicial authorities and believes that the motions filed at ST1 will not be accepted by the court, so will not interfere with the return. This does not preclude some last minute legal maneuvers, but he seems confident that the decision by STF will effectively cut off other avenues. We will advise asap if this changes. Blackberry service does appear to be down, so if there are any questions tonight, please contact me directly on my cell at as I am getting offline in approximately five mins. We are 3 hours ahead of DC time at the moment, but please do not hesitate to call. Given the hour here, I am less optimistic that we will pull off a return tonight, but we are still working to that end. The Brazilian Central Authority confirms that the office of Regional Federal Court President Paulo Espirito Santo has received the decision of STF President Gilmar Mendes. It is Paulo E-S who will be responsible for enforcing the decision from Mendes, i.e. the return of Sean Goldman to the U.S. ? BCA has promised to reinforce for Interpol the urgent necessity of police in Rio monitoring the location of Sean Goldman. Embassy LEGAT office is double-tracking. We cannot, of course, ask them to enforce anything until the proper judicial authority has sent them instructions, but we strongly urge them to be prepared. BCA has turned over operational jurisdiction to Daniel Levy, from the AGU\'s office in Rio, to coordinate with David Goldman\'s attorney and with the court in Rio. I have asked David\'s attorney to try and get some understanding from Mr. Levy as to the timeline we can expect to see in this case. What remains unclear: We do not know if the judge from the Regional Federal Court intends to issue an execution order from his home tonight at this late hour, or if he will wait until opening of business tomorrow morning. Note that 00B here generally means 10am for a court. This only underscores the need to ensure that there is sufficient monitoring of Sean\'s whereabouts. We do not know how Judge Paulo E-S will interpret an \"immediate\" return order ? it could mean right this instant, or it could mean some brief period of time where the family is ordered/encouraged to turn Sean over at the Consulate or some other site. We are working to obtain some sense of whether this is likely to happen tonight, or if we are better served getting some rest now and starting first thing 00B which for us means 7-8am. We have not had confirmation regarding the resolution of the motions in STJ, but frankly, I don\'t foresee receiving an answer on that before mid-day Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE ? I am aware of the intense interest back in DC about this case and will be passing information just as soon as I receive it. This means that in most cases, I will not be able to confirm the information. Will try to identify credible sources vice what rumor/press/others are saying. Brazilian Central Authority (BCA) coordinating with David\'s attorney and the Federal attorneys in Rio to ensure that the President of the Regional Federal Court in Rio has a copy of the STF order and is submitting the official request to federal police to enforce. BCA says they still believe they can effect the turnover tonight and are at their office working to that end. If/when the Federal Police enforce, their stated preference is to go to the airport and effect the handover there. This is a scenario we\'ve planned for. BCA has mentioned the STJ motions filed by the Brazilian family as a potential obstacle, but thru their contacts in Mendes\' office at STF, have heard that Mendes intends to reach out to the reporting judge at STJ to resolve that issue. As mentioned in an earlier update today, we have not had any confirmation that the STJ judge has accepted to hear the motions filed by the Brazilian family, and has the option to decline to hear them. If the family sees the writing on the wall (frankly unlikely at this point) and agrees to abide by the order of immediate return, then in theory the handover would happen at the consulate and there is a plan in place for that. Plans in motion to prevent them slipping away and Patricia Lamego is working with the police as we speak. Federal Police repeatedly assured us they were prepped and ready to move but could take no action absent an order. They know now there is one, so BCA will get them moving. If the handover occurred tonight, I\'m told we need 3 hours to get the plane off the ground, so overnight in the hotel. Marie, if there is a handover tonight: that would be at the Consulate in Rio, right? Grandparents would bring Sean and he\'d spend the night...in David\'s hotel or at the Consulate? It seems very, very unlikely that will happen tonight. But if handover is delayed until morning, the family may try to slip away tonight. Can we ask the police to prevent that? Importance: High Here is what we know: STF Pres. Gilmar Mendes upheld the motion by the AGU and David\'s attorney requesting he overturn the stay imposed by Justice Marco Aurelio, based upon a motion filed by the maternal grandmother. The order at first read appears to require immediate return of Sean. The BCA is calling the Interpol director responsible for enforcing such actions to see if they will get set to move. HOWEVER, BCA does not/not yet have a copy of the order, and it is the judge in the lower court in Rio that would generally receive the order from STF and then contact DPF to enforce. Sergio Brito, the prosecutor who has assisted David\'s attorney on the Hague case is attempting to contact the judge in the court of first instance in an effort to move as quickly as possible. Note that the court of first instance is on recess and the \"duty court\" judge will need to take action, but magistrates in Rio are keenly aware of the status of the case and may be prepared to move this evening. BCA is hoping to effect handover tonight, and will plan to send their psychologist to Rio if the handover must happen tomorrow morning.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Portuguese_language',4,1,'268 - C05739876.txt','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay. She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and all necessary measures - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.','LibyaSecretary Clinton\'s leadership on Libya HRC has been a critical voice on Libya in administration deliberations, at NATO, and in contact group meetings ? as well as the public face of the U.S. effort in Libya. She was instrumental in securing the authorization, building the coalition, and tightening the noose around Qadhafi and his regime. February 25? HRC announces the suspension of operations of the Libyan embassy in Washington. February 26 ? HRC directs efforts to evacuate all U.S. embassy personnel from Tripoli and orders the closing of the embassy. February 26 -- HRC made a series of calls to her counterparts to help secure passage of UNSC 1970, which imposes sanctions on Gaddafi and his family and refers Qadhafi and his cronies to the ICC February 28 ? HRC travels to Geneva, Switzerland for consultations with European partners on Libya. She gives a major address in which she says: \"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go ? now, without further violence or delay.\" She also works to secure the suspension of Libya from membership in the Human Rights Council. Early March ? HRC appoints Special Envoy Chris Stevens to be the U.S. representative to Benghazi March 14? HRC travels to Paris for the G8 foreign minister\'s meeting. She meets with INC representative Jibril and consults with her colleagues on further UN Security Council action. She notes that a no-fly zone will not be adequate. B6 B5 March 14-16 ? HRC participates in a series of high-level video- and teleconferences She is a leading voice for strong UNSC action and a NATO civilian protection mission. March 17 ?HRC secures Russian abstention and Portuguese and African support for UNSC 1973, ensuring that it passes. 1973 authorizes a no-fly zone over Libya and \"all necessary measures\" - code for military action - to protect civilians against Gaddafi\'s army. March 19? HRC travels to Paris to meet with European and Arab leaders to prepare for military action to protect civilians. That night, the first U.S. air strikes halt the advance of Gaddafi\'s forces on Benghazi and target Libya\'s air defenses. March 24? HRC engages with allies and secures the transition of command and control of the civilian protection mission to NATO. She announces the transition in a statement.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Post-Soviet_states',6,1,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Post-Soviet_states',6,1,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Post-Soviet_states',6,1,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Post-Soviet_states',6,1,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Post-Soviet_states',6,1,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'Post-Soviet_states',6,1,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Potato',1,1,'2573 - C05764055.txt','s t rephope you are well. i sopied ou in on a little email i sent to III. he got screwed ovc. with : . just like and countless others... the pictures will help. you will see that they haVe a group of sexual predators, deviants ruftil rampant over there. no, they are not jamming guys in the ass per say, but they are shay/C.1 judgenment. i think guys in this business are pretty much some of the best and some of (kw worst. it is the companies responsibility to prtect the good from the bad until they show ugly heads and can be removed. in this case the ugly ones are running the damn thing or in case of joe ordonna are too clueless to recognize the truth or has no power to change it. in the event M fails to inform you. peeing on people, eating potato chips out ofass cracks. vodka shots out of ass cracks (there is video of that one), broken doors after driiken bravrlf threats and intimidation from those leaders participating in this activity.: people have 1- .) terminated, like because he would not play their games and his slip up gave then to get rid of him. i know this entire thing is going to make life less,bearable over there for all of us. i\'ll alcohol to some sane, accountable leadership. i am heading back on wed p.m. before !( want you to know that their are some good people over there doing great work. we are it). scouts but there should be some exectation of professionalism in ones leadership. AGNA been blind to all this and those good people are getting worn out and chewed up over it all. way the DOS has turned their backs to the guys on the ground and let the prostitution and g, shit continue. (note: i have not spoken to them, but i know over all this time someone had to drop that dime.) I','s t rephope you are well. i sopied ou in on a little email i sent to III. he got screwed ovc. with : . just like and countless others... the pictures will help. you will see that they haVe a group of sexual predators, deviants ruftil rampant over there. no, they are not jamming guys in the ass per say, but they are shay/C.1; judgenment. i think guys in this business are pretty much some of the best and some of (kw worst. it is the companies responsibility to prtect the good from the bad until they show ugly heads and can be removed. in this case the ugly ones are running the damn thing or in case of joe ordonna are too clueless to recognize the truth or has no power to change it. in the event M fails to inform you. peeing on people, eating potato chips out ofass cracks. vodka shots out of ass cracks (there is video of that one), broken doors after driiken bravrlf; threats and intimidation from those leaders participating in this activity.: people have 1- .) terminated, like because he would not play their games and his slip up gave then to get rid of him. i know this entire thing is going to make life less,bearable over there for all of us. i\'ll alcohol to some sane, accountable leadership. i am heading back on wed p.m. before !( want you to know that their are some good people over there doing great work. we are it;). scouts but there should be some exectation of professionalism in ones leadership. AGNA been blind to all this and those good people are getting worn out and chewed up over it all. way the DOS has turned their backs to the guys on the ground and let the prostitution and g;, shit continue. (note: i have not spoken to them, but i know over all this time someone had to drop that dime.) I'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Potato_chip',1,1,'2573 - C05764055.txt','s t rephope you are well. i sopied ou in on a little email i sent to III. he got screwed ovc. with : . just like and countless others... the pictures will help. you will see that they haVe a group of sexual predators, deviants ruftil rampant over there. no, they are not jamming guys in the ass per say, but they are shay/C.1 judgenment. i think guys in this business are pretty much some of the best and some of (kw worst. it is the companies responsibility to prtect the good from the bad until they show ugly heads and can be removed. in this case the ugly ones are running the damn thing or in case of joe ordonna are too clueless to recognize the truth or has no power to change it. in the event M fails to inform you. peeing on people, eating potato chips out ofass cracks. vodka shots out of ass cracks (there is video of that one), broken doors after driiken bravrlf threats and intimidation from those leaders participating in this activity.: people have 1- .) terminated, like because he would not play their games and his slip up gave then to get rid of him. i know this entire thing is going to make life less,bearable over there for all of us. i\'ll alcohol to some sane, accountable leadership. i am heading back on wed p.m. before !( want you to know that their are some good people over there doing great work. we are it). scouts but there should be some exectation of professionalism in ones leadership. AGNA been blind to all this and those good people are getting worn out and chewed up over it all. way the DOS has turned their backs to the guys on the ground and let the prostitution and g, shit continue. (note: i have not spoken to them, but i know over all this time someone had to drop that dime.) I','s t rephope you are well. i sopied ou in on a little email i sent to III. he got screwed ovc. with : . just like and countless others... the pictures will help. you will see that they haVe a group of sexual predators, deviants ruftil rampant over there. no, they are not jamming guys in the ass per say, but they are shay/C.1; judgenment. i think guys in this business are pretty much some of the best and some of (kw worst. it is the companies responsibility to prtect the good from the bad until they show ugly heads and can be removed. in this case the ugly ones are running the damn thing or in case of joe ordonna are too clueless to recognize the truth or has no power to change it. in the event M fails to inform you. peeing on people, eating potato chips out ofass cracks. vodka shots out of ass cracks (there is video of that one), broken doors after driiken bravrlf; threats and intimidation from those leaders participating in this activity.: people have 1- .) terminated, like because he would not play their games and his slip up gave then to get rid of him. i know this entire thing is going to make life less,bearable over there for all of us. i\'ll alcohol to some sane, accountable leadership. i am heading back on wed p.m. before !( want you to know that their are some good people over there doing great work. we are it;). scouts but there should be some exectation of professionalism in ones leadership. AGNA been blind to all this and those good people are getting worn out and chewed up over it all. way the DOS has turned their backs to the guys on the ground and let the prostitution and g;, shit continue. (note: i have not spoken to them, but i know over all this time someone had to drop that dime.) I'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Potluck',3,1,'1231 - C05760541.txt','Hello/FYI/InviteWONDERFUL (if you can and only if ) Late \'cause of all those overly-hard working State-ites.... 7 to 9:30. xoxo, T In a message dated 12/13/2009 2:17:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, HDR22@clintonemail.com writes: Thank you for doing the party again, and I am planning to come by before or after the Obamas\' party. What are the hours for your party? A big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before. SO, just in case, and I\'d imagine it\'s not possible, it\'ll be Monday night, 7:00 to 9:30, December 21. No matter what, wanted you to know we are gathering yet again with our Senator Clinton bond. love, T','Hello/FYI/InviteWONDERFUL (if you can and only if ) Late \'cause of all those overly-hard working State-ites.... 7 to 9:30. xoxo, T In a message dated 12/13/2009 2:17:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, HDR22@clintonemail.com writes: Thank you for doing the party again, and I am planning to come by before or after the Obamas\' party. What are the hours for your party? A big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before. SO, just in case, and I\'d imagine it\'s not possible, it\'ll be Monday night, 7:00 to 9:30, December 21. No matter what, wanted you to know we are gathering yet again with our Senator Clinton bond. love, T'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Potluck',3,1,'3441 - C05766047.txt','Hello/FYI/InviteA big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before. SO, just in case, and I\'d imagine it\'s not possible, it\'ll be Monday night, 7:00 to 9:30, December 21. No matter what, wanted you to know we are gathering yet again with our Senator Clinton bond. love, T','Hello/FYI/InviteA big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before. SO, just in case, and I\'d imagine it\'s not possible, it\'ll be Monday night, 7:00 to 9:30, December 21. No matter what, wanted you to know we are gathering yet again with our Senator Clinton bond. love, T'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Potluck',3,1,'3492 - C05766120.txt','Hello/FYI/InviteWhat are the hours of the Obama party on the 21st? Can I make it to Tamera\'s too? WONDERFUL (if you can and only if ) Late \'cause of all those overly-hard working State-ites.... 7 to 9:30. xoxo, T In a message dated 12/13/2009 2:17:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, HDR22@clintonemail.com writes: Thank you for doing the party again, and I am planning to come by before or after the Obamas\' party. What are the hours for your party? A big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before.','Hello/FYI/InviteWhat are the hours of the Obama party on the 21st? Can I make it to Tamera\'s too? WONDERFUL (if you can and only if ) Late \'cause of all those overly-hard working State-ites.... 7 to 9:30. xoxo, T In a message dated 12/13/2009 2:17:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, HDR22@clintonemail.com writes: Thank you for doing the party again, and I am planning to come by before or after the Obamas\' party. What are the hours for your party? A big, warm hello and As you may know, I signed up for hosting another holiday party with many Senate alum suggesting the idea as a way of having a reunion and, hey, a party. We invited staff covering most of our years, and looks like a great collection will come. It\'ll be pot-luck so not quite as elegant as before.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Poverty',5,1,'2962 - C05764780.txt','Reuters: Obama set to unveil plan on global food securityFYI-- Obama set to unveil plan on global food security Christopher Doering, Reuters Date: 9/22/09 (c) 2009 Reuters The Obama administration will unveil its long-awaited global food security plan during the next few days with the United States expected to focus on helping farmers in poor countries feed themselves through better productivity, research and infrastructure. Leaders of the G8 countries pledged $20 billion in July to impoverished farmers to tackle chronic hunger. Instead of counting on food donations,','Reuters: Obama set to unveil plan on global food securityFYI-- Obama set to unveil plan on global food security Christopher Doering, Reuters Date: 9/22/09 (c) 2009 Reuters The Obama administration will unveil its long-awaited global food security plan during the next few days with the United States expected to focus on helping farmers in poor countries feed themselves through better productivity, research and infrastructure. Leaders of the G8 countries pledged $20 billion in July to impoverished farmers to tackle chronic hunger. Instead of counting on food donations,'),(12.429216196844383,6.214608098422191,2500,'Poverty',5,2,'2966 - C05764785.txt','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers, the FAO said. Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region, it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses, the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.','dire situation in horn of africaFYI I haven\'t seen the latest draft of the speech but the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a serious crisis ? one of its worst in years. I think we should reference the crisis in the speech and perhaps discuss what we are doing to address - although it\'s mostly just providing emergency food assistance. Best, Matt Somalia faces worst food crisis in 18 years: UN (AFP) ? 1 day ago ROME ? Drought, conflict and displacement are causing the worst humanitarian crisis in war-torn Somalia in 18 years, the UN food agency warned on Monday. Some 3.6 million people, about half the Somali population, need emergency aid including 1.3 million people displaced by fighting in the Horn of Africa country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a statement. Around 1.4 million Somali farmers face a severe drought, while some 655,000 poor urban dwellers face high prices for basic food staples, the FAO said. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled their homes over the past three years of violence involving hardline Islamist movements and many more in total over the country\'s 18 years of almost uninterrupted civil chaos. Hunger also stalks other countries in east Africa and the Horn of Africa region, the UN agency said. The number of people depending on food aid in the region -- currently nearly 20 million -- \"may increase as the hunger season progresses, particularly among marginal fanners and low-income urban dwellers,\" the FAO said. \"Below-average rains combined with conflict and displacement are aggravating an already serious food insecurity situation in the region,\" it said. An added element is El Nino, a weather phenomenon associated with floods, droughts and other climatic disturbances, the FAO said. \"The effects of El Nino, which usually brings heavy rains towards the end of the year, could make matters worse, ... destroying crops both in the field and in stores (and) increasing livestock losses,\" the statement added. Continued low purchasing power is also threatening food security in the region, the UN agency said.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Poverty',5,1,'3025 - C05764894.txt','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual Philanthropy Oscars. Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of Dead Aid, the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or','A Bold New Strategy for Smart AidFyi A Bold New Strategy for Smart Aid Matthew Bishop is the New York bureau chief for The Economist magazine and, with Michael Green, he is author of the 2008 book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World. The Clinton Global Initiative\'s fifth birthday celebration this week may be a less glitzy affair than in previous years but it marks an amazing comeback. Last year the Obama administration actually thought about having it shut down as a price of Mrs. Clinton becoming Secretary of State, fearful that Bill\'s schmoozing of wealthy philanthropists could compromise his wife\'s role as America\'s top diplomat. Now, Obama is going to be topping the bill, outshining the A-list celebrities, heads of state and corporate titans who pack the hall for the annual \"Philanthropy Oscars.\" Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America\'s foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid. The aid business in crisis. The past year may have been tough for the world\'s richest countries, but it has been far harder for the poorest. Markets for exports have slumped as rich consumers have reined in their spending. Government budgets are creaking under the strain of the global recession and foreign aid is threatening to dry up. At the same time, the intellectual attack on aid has escalated, led by the author of \"Dead Aid\", the African economist, Dambisa Moyo. The CGI has become the showcase for those who believe Moyo is wrong and that aid can be effective. The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton\'s speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid. One promising, for-profit solution to poverty is to take the model of microfinance -- one of the more resilient corners of banking during the financial crisis -- and extend it to improve education, health care, clean water and sanitation. Loan-based investments can be more sustainable than traditional aid or charity, because they tap the far larger sums available in the capital markets and are not dependent on the whims of political leaders or'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Poverty',5,1,'3226 - C05765662.txt','Congrats on USAIDCheryl, Congratulations on a fabulous nomination. We look forward to working with Raj and continuing to help you and the Secretary. Our USGLC statement is attached and pasted below. Best, Liz Liz Schrayer U.S. Global Leadership Coalition 1220 19th Street, NW Washin on DC 20036 USGLC Applauds Choice of Dr. Rajiv Shah as USAID Administrator In Choosing Dr. Shah, President Signals Important Role Development Plays in Foreign Policy Washington, DC ? The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition released the following statement from Executive Director Liz Schrayer on President Obama\'s announcement of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development: `The USGLC applauds the President\'s nomination of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be USAID Administrator as yet another example of the President\'s commitment to elevating our civilian-led, smart power tools. With a robust International Affairs Budget request for FY 2010, a pledge to double foreign assistance by 2015, a Presidential Study Directive on Global Development and the State Department\'s Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review, the Administration continues to demonstrate the essential role development and diplomacy play in our foreign policy. Rajiv Shah is a fresh and dynamic addition to President Obama\'s foreign policy team. Dr. Shah will bring expertise and energy to a critical agency in need of strong, empowered leadership. His career in global development, global health and agricultural development give him real perspective to lead USAID. He is already an important player in the Administration\'s food security initiative, and his additional background in fighting global poverty and promoting global health make him an ideal candidate for this important post. The USGLC\'s broad, bipartisan coalition welcomes Dr. Shah\'s nomination to be USAID Administrator, and we look forward to working with him to strengthen the role of development The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (www.usglc.orq) is a broad-based influential network of 400 businesses and NGOs national security and foreign policy experts and business, faith-based, academic and community leaders in all 50 states','Congrats on USAIDCheryl, Congratulations on a fabulous nomination. We look forward to working with Raj and continuing to help you and the Secretary. Our USGLC statement is attached and pasted below. Best, Liz Liz Schrayer U.S. Global Leadership Coalition 1220 19th Street, NW Washin on DC 20036 USGLC Applauds Choice of Dr. Rajiv Shah as USAID Administrator In Choosing Dr. Shah, President Signals Important Role Development Plays in Foreign Policy Washington, DC ? The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition released the following statement from Executive Director Liz Schrayer on President Obama\'s announcement of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development: `The USGLC applauds the President\'s nomination of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be USAID Administrator as yet another example of the President\'s commitment to elevating our civilian-led, smart power tools. With a robust International Affairs Budget request for FY 2010, a pledge to double foreign assistance by 2015, a Presidential Study Directive on Global Development and the State Department\'s Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review, the Administration continues to demonstrate the essential role development and diplomacy play in our foreign policy. \"Rajiv Shah is a fresh and dynamic addition to President Obama\'s foreign policy team. Dr. Shah will bring expertise and energy to a critical agency in need of strong, empowered leadership. His career in global development, global health and agricultural development give him real perspective to lead USAID. He is already an important player in the Administration\'s food security initiative, and his additional background in fighting global poverty and promoting global health make him an ideal candidate for this important post. \"The USGLC\'s broad, bipartisan coalition welcomes Dr. Shah\'s nomination to be USAID Administrator, and we look forward to working with him to strengthen the role of development\" The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (www.usglc.orq) is a broad-based influential network of 400 businesses and NGOs; national security and foreign policy experts; and business, faith-based, academic and community leaders in all 50 states'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Poverty',5,1,'3677 - C05766534.txt','Lugar Remarks tonightSpeech of Senator Lugar Foreign Assistance and Development in a New Era Thursday, January 28, 2010 U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar will deliver the following speech tonight at the Society for International Development\'s annual dinner. I thank the Society for International Development, its members and its leadership - Betsy Bassan and Joe Feuer - for the work they do on development issues around the world, and for organizing this annual gala. It is unfortunate that Chairman Kerry could not be with us tonight, but I know he shares my gratitude for your recognition. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Shah for his remarks and to recognize the efforts of USAID and its new Administrator in responding to the tragic earthquake in Haiti. Dr. Shah has faced one of the most challenging crises imaginable only five days after being sworn in. The job ahead of him - in Haiti and around the globe - is monumental. I look forward to supporting his work and that of his agency in the coming years. I commend all of our responders from all government agencies for their courage, compassion, and skill as they continue their mission in Haiti, and I join all of you in extending our prayers to the people of that nation. Tonight I would like to offer a few points about where we have come from and where we might be going with regard to U.S. investments in development. The challenges of global poverty and hunger are growing at a time when worries about the sustainability of natural resources are increasing. Population growth and increased affluence in some parts of the globe will require that we more than double world food production by 2050 to keep pace. At the same time, to address environmental concerns, we will have to harvest that food from roughly the same amount of land that is in production today. The accessibility and availability of food deeply affects the health of populations. Childhood malnutrition has lifelong consequences for the productivity of individuals and nations. Poverty denies opportunity to the world\'s young people and breeds extremism and instability that spills over borders. It is not surprising that the CIA has long tracked and analyzed global food supplies as an indicator of potential conflict. There is probably not a person in this room who would disagree that development is critical for U.S. national security and that the alleviation of poverty and hunger is a key component. This is a sentiment that is shared in most parts of our government, including the Department of Defense. But even though the importance of advancing development goals is evident, constructing the most efficient, accountable, and transparent means for achieving those goals is complex and challenging. Differences of opinion exist with regard to who should be performing development functions and how these activities should be integrated into our broader foreign policy efforts. We have not reached a consensus within our government on who should be doing what, where, when and why.','Lugar Remarks tonightSpeech of Senator Lugar Foreign Assistance and Development in a New Era Thursday, January 28, 2010 U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar will deliver the following speech tonight at the Society for International Development\'s annual dinner. I thank the Society for International Development, its members and its leadership - Betsy Bassan and Joe Feuer - for the work they do on development issues around the world, and for organizing this annual gala. It is unfortunate that Chairman Kerry could not be with us tonight, but I know he shares my gratitude for your recognition. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Shah for his remarks and to recognize the efforts of USAID and its new Administrator in responding to the tragic earthquake in Haiti. Dr. Shah has faced one of the most challenging crises imaginable only five days after being sworn in. The job ahead of him - in Haiti and around the globe - is monumental. I look forward to supporting his work and that of his agency in the coming years. I commend all of our responders from all government agencies for their courage, compassion, and skill as they continue their mission in Haiti, and I join all of you in extending our prayers to the people of that nation. Tonight I would like to offer a few points about where we have come from and where we might be going with regard to U.S. investments in development. The challenges of global poverty and hunger are growing at a time when worries about the sustainability of natural resources are increasing. Population growth and increased affluence in some parts of the globe will require that we more than double world food production by 2050 to keep pace. At the same time, to address environmental concerns, we will have to harvest that food from roughly the same amount of land that is in production today. The accessibility and availability of food deeply affects the health of populations. Childhood malnutrition has lifelong consequences for the productivity of individuals and nations. Poverty denies opportunity to the world\'s young people and breeds extremism and instability that spills over borders. It is not surprising that the CIA has long tracked and analyzed global food supplies as an indicator of potential conflict. There is probably not a person in this room who would disagree that development is critical for U.S. national security and that the alleviation of poverty and hunger is a key component. This is a sentiment that is shared in most parts of our government, including the Department of Defense. But even though the importance of advancing development goals is evident, constructing the most efficient, accountable, and transparent means for achieving those goals is complex and challenging. Differences of opinion exist with regard to who should be performing development functions and how these activities should be integrated into our broader foreign policy efforts. We have not reached a consensus within our government on who should be doing what, where, when and why.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Poverty_threshold',1,1,'2397 - C05763508.txt','Heads up on comm farming etc.Fyi I would be careful with the commercial farming. Many African leaders support it because it\'s good for their cronies. Paul Collier has been one of the most vocal supporters of commercial farming - mostly because of the success of Brazil. Our USAID colleagues are much less supportive because historically it doesn\'t have as much benefit for the poor as working directly with rural farmers. I think the best way to frame this issue is to say: we support small holder farmers and that\'s what our programs will emphasize but, if we see an opportunity for commercial farms to also help achieve our goal of lifting 100 million out of hunger and poverty, then we will support it. In general, commercial farms usually benefit those who are above the poverty line - not those below it. Best, Matt Am just getting ready to go throufh emails sent after 3pm yesterday. A few thoughts b/f I do: 1.S made commitments re angola and agriculture 2.S agreed w/ nigerian agri min that we need to invest in commercial farming rather than only rural farming (several countries have observed that focusing on rural farming has not worked but have offered no analysis for that but it was said in several counties). Cdm','Heads up on comm farming etc.Fyi I would be careful with the commercial farming. Many African leaders support it because it\'s good for their cronies. Paul Collier has been one of the most vocal supporters of commercial farming - mostly because of the success of Brazil. Our USAID colleagues are much less supportive because historically it doesn\'t have as much benefit for the poor as working directly with rural farmers. I think the best way to frame this issue is to say: we support small holder farmers and that\'s what our programs will emphasize; but, if we see an opportunity for commercial farms to also help achieve our goal of lifting 100 million out of hunger and poverty, then we will support it. In general, commercial farms usually benefit those who are above the poverty line - not those below it. Best, Matt Am just getting ready to go throufh emails sent after 3pm yesterday. A few thoughts b/f I do: 1.S made commitments re angola and agriculture; 2.S agreed w/ nigerian agri min that we need to invest in commercial farming rather than only rural farming (several countries have observed that focusing on rural farming has not worked but have offered no analysis for that but it was said in several counties). Cdm'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Power_behind_the_throne',1,1,'2342 - C05763204.txt','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests. The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were afraid to sleep in their own homes. After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: \"Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests.\" The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were \"afraid to sleep in their own homes.\" After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Pow_wow',1,1,'239 - C05739840.txt','Make Up Turned Break UpB6 November 27, 2012 Make Up Turned Break Up By MAUREEN DOWD WASHINGTON Are the Republican senators unreasonable? Or is the secretary of state-manqu undiplomatic? Did the senators sandbag Susan Rice? Or did Rice further inflame a tense situation? Is it a case of shooting the messenger and playing politics? Or is national security dangerously infected with politics? It seems as if it would have been simple enough for Rice to quickly admit that the administration talking points she used on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows about the slaughter in Benghazi were misleading. But she went silent. She has no wartime consigliere and, aside from the president\'s angry postelection defense of Rice, the White House ? perhaps relieved that she -14,as taking the heat rather than the president ? wasn\'t running a strong damage control operation that clarified matters. Still, on last Sunday\'s talk shows, John McCain and Lindsey Graham softened their tone a bit. She\'s not the problem, McCain said The problem is the president of the United States, for failing to swiftly tell Americans what his intelligence agencies had confirmed: that Benghazi was a terrorist attack involving Al Qa.eda. affiliates. When Rice asked to come to the Hill to meet with some of her Republican critics, it seemed dtente was nigh. But somehow the hour-and-a-half powwow caused an escalation, with McCain, Graham and Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire emerging to say they had more reservations than before. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who\'s scheduled to meet with Rice on Wednesday, suggested that she would be better suited to run the Democratic National Committee than State. If Rice can\'t soothe the egos of some cranky G.O.P. pots, how would she negotiate with China?','Make Up Turned Break UpB6 November 27, 2012 Make Up Turned Break Up By MAUREEN DOWD WASHINGTON Are the Republican senators unreasonable? Or is the secretary of state-manqu undiplomatic? Did the senators sandbag Susan Rice? Or did Rice further inflame a tense situation? Is it a case of shooting the messenger and playing politics? Or is national security dangerously infected with politics? It seems as if it would have been simple enough for Rice to quickly admit that the administration talking points she used on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows about the slaughter in Benghazi were misleading. But she went silent. She has no wartime consigliere and, aside from the president\'s angry postelection defense of Rice, the White House ? perhaps relieved that she -14,as taking the heat rather than the president ? wasn\'t running a strong damage control operation that clarified matters. Still, on last Sunday\'s talk shows, John McCain and Lindsey Graham softened their tone a bit. \"She\'s not the problem,\" McCain said The problem is the president of the United States,\" for failing to swiftly tell Americans what his intelligence agencies had confirmed: that Benghazi was a terrorist attack involving Al Qa.eda. affiliates. When Rice asked to come to the Hill to meet with some of her Republican critics, it seemed dtente was nigh. But somehow the hour-and-a-half powwow caused an escalation, with McCain, Graham and Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire emerging to say they had more reservations than before. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who\'s scheduled to meet with Rice on Wednesday, suggested that she would be better suited to run the Democratic National Committee than State. If Rice can\'t soothe the egos of some cranky G.O.P. pots, how would she negotiate with China?'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Pragmatism',2,1,'2145 - C05762822.txt','2-pagerSee comments on AMS document I left on you chair today. Jim and torn F comments in email below. Cdm i like virtually everything in the two-pager, and I do agree with Tom on the notion of elevating the national interest and security elements of this, both because those have become part of her brand, and also to help flesh it out in a way that both gives it the widest reach, and also protects it from attack. some ways to consider doing that might be to just ensure that the overarching description of it call out the national interest/security reasoning at work - something like America has the opportunity and the responsibility to lead in the creation of a network of principled partnerships that will serve our national interest, enhance our security and build the capacity of people and nations to solve global problems and give everyone more power to reach their potential. (i inserted network of principled partnerships because i think it kind of alludes to both the diversity of the kinds of partnerships as well as to the influence of technology on building them...not a must have but just a thought... .in the same vein, i don\'t know whether there might be an advantage in alluding to a network of pragmatic and principled partnerships or practical and principled partnerships just to ensure it\'s got that pragmatism aspect of it sharply inserted). On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 3:05 PM, Tom Freedman < wrote: I like the substance and I might consider if there are ways to communicate, or more strongly affirm, some elements that would be important for audiences to hear, including that this is an approach of leadership, self-interest, and values. The values I mean are things like security, stability and building opportunity. Those pieces are in here, but the notion should be clear that we are not ceding leadership, we are leading by building alliances and partnerships. And we will always stand for what is right and the right to defend ourselves and our allies, but we are fighting as we always have for shared values. Make sense? Tom See attached 11 I tried out principled partnership on her this morning and she likes it ? I really think we\'re almost there. Pse let me know whether I can distribute this more widely for tomorrow\'s mtg.','2-pagerSee comments on AMS document I left on you chair today. Jim and torn F comments in email below. Cdm i like virtually everything in the two-pager, and I do agree with Tom on the notion of elevating the \"national interest\" and security elements of this, both because those have become part of her \"brand,\" and also to help flesh it out in a way that both gives it the widest reach, and also protects it from attack. some ways to consider doing that might be to just ensure that the overarching description of it \"call out\" the national interest/security reasoning at work - something like \"America has the opportunity and the responsibility to lead in the creation of a network of principled partnerships that will serve our national interest, enhance our security and build the capacity of people and nations to solve global problems and give everyone more power to reach their potential.\" (i inserted \"network\" of principled partnerships because i think it kind of alludes to both the diversity of the kinds of partnerships as well as to the influence of technology on building them...not a \"must have\" but just a thought... .in the same vein, i don\'t know whether there might be an advantage in alluding to a network of \"pragmatic and principled partnerships\" or \"practical and principled partnerships\" just to ensure it\'s got that pragmatism aspect of it sharply inserted). On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 3:05 PM, Tom Freedman < wrote: I like the substance and I might consider if there are ways to communicate, or more strongly affirm, some elements that would be important for audiences to hear, including that this is an approach of leadership, self-interest, and values. The values I mean are things like security, stability and building opportunity. Those pieces are in here, but the notion should be clear that we are not ceding leadership, we are leading by building alliances and partnerships. And we will always stand for what is right and the right to defend ourselves and our allies, but we are fighting as we always have for shared values. Make sense? Tom See attached 11 I tried out \"principled partnership\" on her this morning and she likes it ? I really think we\'re almost there. Pse let me know whether I can distribute this more widely for tomorrow\'s mtg.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Pragmatism',2,1,'319 - C05758432.txt','2-pagerI agree. Can you talk--i have a matter of some urgency. See comments on AMS document I left on you chair today. Jim and tom F comments in email below. Cdm i like virtually everything in the two-pager, and I do agree with Tom on the notion of elevating the national interest and security elements of this, both because those have become part of her brand, and also to help flesh it out in a way that both gives it the widest reach, and also protects it from attack. some ways to consider doing that might be to just ensure that the overarching description of it call out the national interest/security reasoning at work - something like America has the opportunity and the responsibility to lead in the creation of a network of principled partnerships that will serve our national interest, enhance our security and build the capacity of people and nations to solve global problems and give everyone more power to reach their potential. (i inserted network of principled partnerships because i think it kind of alludes to both the diversity of the kinds of partnerships as well as to the influence of technology on building them...not a must have but just a thought....in the same vein, i don\'t know whether there might be an advantage in alluding to a network of pragmatic and principled partnerships or practical and principled partnerships just to ensure it\'s got that pragmatism aspect of it sharply inserted). On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 3:05 PM, Tom Freedman < wrote: B6 B6 See attached I tried out principled partnership on her this morning and she likes it ? I really think we\'re almost there. Pse let me know whether I can distribute this more widely for tomorrow\'s mtg.','2-pagerI agree. Can you talk--i have a matter of some urgency. See comments on AMS document I left on you chair today. Jim and tom F comments in email below. Cdm i like virtually everything in the two-pager, and I do agree with Tom on the notion of elevating the \"national interest\" and security elements of this, both because those have become part of her \"brand,\" and also to help flesh it out in a way that both gives it the widest reach, and also protects it from attack. some ways to consider doing that might be to just ensure that the overarching description of it \"call out\" the national interest/security reasoning at work - something like \"America has the opportunity and the responsibility to lead in the creation of a network of principled partnerships that will serve our national interest, enhance our security and build the capacity of people and nations to solve global problems and give everyone more power to reach their potential.\" (i inserted \"network\" of principled partnerships because i think it kind of alludes to both the diversity of the kinds of partnerships as well as to the influence of technology on building them...not a \"must have\" but just a thought....in the same vein, i don\'t know whether there might be an advantage in alluding to a network of \"pragmatic and principled partnerships\" or \"practical and principled partnerships\" just to ensure it\'s got that pragmatism aspect of it sharply inserted). On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 3:05 PM, Tom Freedman < wrote: B6 B6 See attached I tried out \"principled partnership\" on her this morning and she likes it ? I really think we\'re almost there. Pse let me know whether I can distribute this more widely for tomorrow\'s mtg.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Prague',3,1,'1922 - C05762459.txt','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide legal peace from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have no confidence in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide \"legal peace\" from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors; have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors; have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have \"no confidence\" in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Prague',3,1,'2456 - C05763780.txt','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8 Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740','Mini Schedule 7/16/098:25 am PFtESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15am PRE-BRIEF ON AFTERNOON PRESS INTERVIEWS 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am MEET AND GREET w/CANADIAN FM LAWRENCE CANNON 10:45 am AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA *Official photo at top. 10:45 am NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL 12:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\' Floor \'\"Camera Spray preceding. 12:10 pm NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL WORKING LUNCH 1:00 pm James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm TRILATERAL PRESS PRE-BRIEF MEETING 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm TRILATERAL PRESS AVAILABILITY w/CANADIAN FM 1:45 pm CANNON AND MEXICAN FS PATRICIA ESPINOSA Benjamin Franklin Room, 8\" Floor 2:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING (Danny Abraham) 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30pm PHOTO w/US AMB TO VENEZUELA PATRICK DUDDY 2:35pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm TAPED TELEVISION INTERVIEW VIA SATELLITE w/RAJDEEP 2:55 pm SARDESAI, CNN lB Press Studio, 211 Floor 3:00 pm INTERVIEW w/ANWAR IQBAL, DAWN TELEVISION (T) 3:10 pm Press Studio, 2 Floor 3:15pm 0Th PULL ASIDE w/LAURA ROZEN 3:20pm Location: TBD, Staff: Philippe 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER HOSHYAR ZEBARI 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:15 pm PHONE CALL w/FS DAVID MILIBAND 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Andrews AFB 5:20 pm ARRIVE Andrews AFB 5:30 pm DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force Aircraft Tail #80002 En route Prague, Czech Republic ### 740'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Prague',3,1,'3234 - C05765679.txt','NATO reportDear Hillary Thanks for your encouragement on NATO. I am honored that you asked me to work on this fascinating challenge. I leave for Slovenia tomorrow for the second seminar. I then go to Prague to celebrate the Velvet revolution. Will be in touch when I get back with another update for you to have before the ministerial and then can figure out when we meet All best Madeleine Sent using BlackBerry Dear Madeleine, Thank you for your letter report to me about the excellent work you are doing. All the outreach is reassuring the Central and Eastern members. We face some hard choices ahead and should plan to meet in December to review. I will be in Brussels for the NATO Ministerial the first week, so let\'s aim for a time after that. All the best, Hillary','NATO reportDear Hillary Thanks for your encouragement on NATO. I am honored that you asked me to work on this fascinating challenge. I leave for Slovenia tomorrow for the second seminar. I then go to Prague to celebrate the Velvet revolution. Will be in touch when I get back with another update for you to have before the ministerial and then can figure out when we meet All best Madeleine Sent using BlackBerry Dear Madeleine, Thank you for your letter report to me about the excellent work you are doing. All the outreach is reassuring the Central and Eastern members. We face some hard choices ahead and should plan to meet in December to review. I will be in Brussels for the NATO Ministerial the first week, so let\'s aim for a time after that. All the best, Hillary'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Prague_Conference',1,1,'1922 - C05762459.txt','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide legal peace from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have no confidence in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34','Your June 22, 2009 article on the Prague ConferenceFYI Dear Cheryl and Susan, Below is a response from the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, the largest and most well-known Holocaust survivor group in the United States, strongly opposing a letter to Secretary of State Clinton, which was simultaneously sent to Haaretz in Israel, from a group of survivors based in South Florida, asking that I be replaced as head of the U.S. delegation because of my association with the Jewish Claims Conference. I will separately send their initial letter. I have talked with Ambassador Christian Kennedy about this scurrilous and unrepresentative attack, made just before the Prague Conference is to begin. We agree it emanates from two related causes. First, it was instigated by Sam Dubbin, a class action lawyer in Miami who has spent the better part of ten years trying to get Congress to overturn the agreements I negotiated on behalf of the Clinton Administration, which obtained over $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and other victims of Nazi persecution around the world. He wants to be free to sue the very companies who paid these sums, in return for getting assurances of the U.S. government would do all it could to provide \"legal peace\" from future suits. Several federal courts have upheld our agreements. He has lobbied for legislation last year and again this year. Indeed, Chairman Frank held a hearing in 2008 on this matter. The second basis of the letter is a long-standing dispute between some survivors against the Jewish Claims Conference, based in New York City, which was officially designated in the 1950s by the governments of Germany and Israel to be the negotiator with the German government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The bulk of the $60 billion paid by the German government since the 1950s in reparations is passed through the Claims Conference, which then distributes it to survivors. Their complaints range from a lack of transparency in their operations to the 80%-20% split, by which 80% of their proceeds go directly to survivors and 20% to various Jewish organizations for projects of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. My association with the Jewish Claims Conference, which was fully disclosed during my vetting, is very tangential. I volunteered to lead their once a year negotiation with the German government to improve pensions for survivors, to provide new services like home care, and to increased the population of survivors covered by the German government. I have done this once, in March of this year, with, by the way, major breakthroughs for survivors. None of these issues is involved in the Prague Conference, and the German government has no problem with my participation. That is the only involvement I have with the Claims Conference. I do not participate in their governing bodies, and have no hand in their allocation or other decisions. I will not be involved again, until their next negotiation, in 2010, unless I decide not to continue my voluntary negotiation for them. Moreover, the letter is unbelievably inaccurate. While I have only been involved for several weeks as the official head of the delegation, it is grossly inaccurate for them to allege that survivors have been left out of the process. Ambassador Kennedy has done remarkable outreach to the survivor community for many months, in preparation for the Prague Conference, and survivors are well represented on the Delegation. In the period since I have been officially involved, I have met with the German Insurance Association to see if they would make a contribution for the social needs of survivors; have talked with Judah Gribetz, the Special Master for the Swiss bank settlement, to see if any of the extra sums they will have left over can be given to survivors; have worked to get language in the Terezin Declaration to encourage countries to set up special funds for survivors and to use heirless property to assist them. Dear Mr. Liphshiz, With respect to your article yesterday on the utterly unwarranted personal attack on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat by a group of American Holocaust survivors, you should be aware that the leadership of the largest organization of survivors and descendants of survivors in the United States, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, in no way shares these sentiments. On the contrary, we hold Ambassador Eizenstat in the highest esteem, know him to be a man of the highest integrity and ethical standards, and are deeply grateful to him for everything he has done and continues to do on behalf of the survivors over many years. Neither David Schaecter nor Leo Rechter speak for anyone other than the groups they represent, and Mr. Rechter\'s statement that survivors have \"no confidence\" in Ambassador Eizenstat is, viewed most charitably, a gross overstatement in that he seeks to attribute his personal prejudices to the many thousands of survivors who do not share his views and who have never authorized him to speak in their name. The lives of thousands upon thousands of survivors throughout the world have been made easier over the past 15 years thanks to Ambassador Eizenstat\'s tireless work on their behalf. I cannot think of anyone more appropriate to head the U.S. delegation to the Prague conference. The fact is that Ambassador Eizenstat\'s only association with the Claims Conference is a once a year, three day negotiation as a volunteer with the German government for the interests of the survivors. The first such negotiation took place earlier this year in March and resulted in 13,000 survivors who had previously been turned down becoming eligible for for reparations for the first time, and in the improvement in existing pension payments to survivors totaling over $50 million. Moreover, the specific pension issues for which he volunteered to negotiate with the German government bear no relationship to the issues being covered by the Prague Conference. During the Clinton Administration, Ambassador Eizenstat was the Special Representative of the President and Secretary of State on Holocaust era issues and the lead negotiator on such issues with the Swiss, German, Austrian and French governments, as well as with various Eastern and Central European governments. In that capacity, he obtained over $8 billion dollars in compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, including payments to slave and forced laborers, the return of thousands of Jewish communal and private properties, the payments of tens of thousands of previously undisclosed bank accounts, the recovery of hundreds of pieces of looted art, and the payments on thousands of insurance policies. Indeed, Ambassador Eizenstat is more responsible than any other single person for placing the issue of justice for Holocaust survivors on the international agenda more than half a century after the end of World War II. He has also headed the U.S. delegations to every one of the four previous international conferences dealing with Holocaust era assets, beginning with the 1997 London Conference on Nazi Gold. Messrs. Schaecter and Rechter are well aware of all this, and the fact that they chose to engage in an ad hominem attack against Ambassador Eizenstat one week before the opening of the Prague conference - his appointment as head of the U.S. delegation was publicly announced weeks ago - is unseemly and disingenuous in the extreme. 34'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Praise_You',1,1,'2202 - C05762902.txt','Ye of little FAITH: Hello from INTERPOL Hello from INTERPOLFyi Cheryl, Can you believe that I doubted you ????????? I am so, so embarrassed! It is June 28th and I am now just reading your message of March 22d in response to my message of March 22d!!! For three months I have been thinking that I must have done something unknowingly and stupidly to have offended you. I have been struggling to remember what I might have done except to praise you too much! I just feel so, so good, but also ashamed for having doubted you! I might be pathetic, but at least I am honest and transparent! (By the way, please extend SoS my best wishes for a speedy recovery.) Warmest regards, Ron Hey dear - so great to hear from you. She travels on wed - let me see if we can do tues and if not then in april. Cdm Cheryl, Wow, it has been 10 or so years since the trial before the U.S. Congress where I last saw you. Of course, I have followed your career ever since through John who as you know still calls you one of his stars. 04','Ye of little FAITH: Hello from INTERPOL Hello from INTERPOLFyi Cheryl, Can you believe that I doubted you ????????? I am so, so embarrassed! It is June 28th and I am now just reading your message of March 22d in response to my message of March 22d!!! For three months I have been thinking that I must have done something unknowingly and stupidly to have offended you. I have been struggling to remember what I might have done except to praise you too much! I just feel so, so good, but also ashamed for having doubted you! I might be pathetic, but at least I am honest and transparent! (By the way, please extend SoS my best wishes for a speedy recovery.) Warmest regards, Ron Hey dear - so great to hear from you. She travels on wed - let me see if we can do tues and if not then in april. Cdm Cheryl, Wow, it has been 10 or so years since the \"trial\" before the U.S. Congress where I last saw you. Of course, I have followed your career ever since through John who as you know still calls you one of \"his\" stars. 04'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Pranab_Mukherjee',2,1,'1689 - C05761656.txt','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsFyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mulcherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio. 3','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsFyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mulcherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio. 3'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Pranab_Mukherjee',2,1,'1695 - C05761680.txt','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsLong time politico, was close to rajiv ghandi. III send his bio to oscar to print for you. On election calls, SCA is recommending calls to Congress Party head Sonia Ghandi, outgoing FM Mukherjee, and incoming FM Krishna. We also have a call sheet for Prime Minister Singh in case you want to call. Please let me know if u want to do these calls tomorrow. What do we know about him? Fyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mukherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio.','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsLong time politico, was close to rajiv ghandi. III send his bio to oscar to print for you. On election calls, SCA is recommending calls to Congress Party head Sonia Ghandi, outgoing FM Mukherjee, and incoming FM Krishna. We also have a call sheet for Prime Minister Singh in case you want to call. Please let me know if u want to do these calls tomorrow. What do we know about him? Fyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mukherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Pray_the_Devil_Back_to_Hell',2,1,'1442 - C05761163.txt','FollowupGot it Pls find a copy of the movie Pray the Devil Back to Hell about the war in Liberia. Add Gloria Steinem to my call list. Pls find a copy of the new Mary Pipher book, Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World.','FollowupGot it Pls find a copy of the movie \"Pray the Devil Back to Hell\" about the war in Liberia. Add Gloria Steinem to my call list. Pls find a copy of the new Mary Pipher book, \"Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World.\"'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Pray_the_Devil_Back_to_Hell',2,1,'332 - C05758454.txt','FollowupPls find a copy of the movie Pray the Devil Back to Hell about the war in Liberia. Add Gloria Steinem to my call list. Pls find a copy of the new Mary Pipher book, Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World.','FollowupPls find a copy of the movie \"Pray the Devil Back to Hell\" about the war in Liberia. Add Gloria Steinem to my call list. Pls find a copy of the new Mary Pipher book, \"Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World.\"'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Predation',1,1,'3403 - C05765980.txt','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures. Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero; long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: \"On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures.\" Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Presidency_of_Barack_Obama',18,1,'135 - C05739716.txt','\'Meet the Press Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceGood. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the protests outside the U.S. embassy there that Egyptian officials were slow to put down. This weekend in Pakistan, protests as well there. More anti-American rage. Also protests against the drone strikes. In Yemen, you also had arrests and some deaths outside of our U.S. embassy there. How much longer can Americans expect to see these troubling images and these protests go forward?','\'Meet the Press Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceGood. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the protests outside the U.S. embassy there that Egyptian officials were slow to put down. This weekend in Pakistan, protests as well there. More anti-American rage. Also protests against the drone strikes. In Yemen, you also had arrests and some deaths outside of our U.S. embassy there. How much longer can Americans expect to see these troubling images and these protests go forward?'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Presidency_of_Barack_Obama',18,1,'140 - C05739722.txt','\'Meet the Press Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the','\'Meet the Press Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice \'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS. MS. SUSAN RICE (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations): Thank you, good to be here. GREGORY: The images as you well know are jarring to Americans watching all of this play out this week, and we\'ll share the map of all of this turmoil with our viewers to show the scale of it across not just the Arab world, but the entire Islamic world and flashpoints as well. In Egypt, of course, the'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Presidency_of_Barack_Obama',18,1,'143 - C05739728.txt','\'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s Meet the Press. We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS.','\'Meet the Press\' Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceB5 Good. Dear Mr. Sullivan, As per your request, here is the transcript from Ambassador Rice\'s appearance on NBC\'s \"Meet the Press.\" We will forward the transcripts from the other Sunday morning shows as we receive them. Thank you. Announcer: From NBC News in Washington, MEET THE PRESS with David Gregory. GREGORY: And good morning. Relative calm this morning in the Middle East after several days of intense anti-American protests raged across many parts of the Islamic world. But word this morning that the Obama administration has ordered the evacuation of all but emergency personnel from diplomatic missions in Tunisia and Sudan. And defense secretary Leon Panetta saying this morning, the Pentagon has deployed forces to several areas in an increased effort to protect U.S. personnel and property from the potential of violent protests, the latest consequences, of course, of this troubling unrest. Joining me now for the very latest, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. Ambassador Rice, welcome back to MEET THE PRESS.'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Presidency_of_Barack_Obama',18,1,'1624 - C05761485.txt','Some other thoughtsAMS did not like any of this both for the substance and because she did not write it so we did not share it with you today. Then I decided to share it with you anyway for any value it has for you. Frame: The world we live in today is inextricably interconnected. Together we succeed. Apart we fail. In the Obama Administration, we will use smart power to advance to our shared security, shared prosperity and shared humanity. In advancing our shared security, we seek to: ? Reduce threat of violent extremism ? Reduce the spread of weapons of mass destruction In advancing our shared prosperity, we seek to: ? Use development to create and sustain strong stable economies by: o Focusing on women as essential for driving economic growth o Expanding access to food and the means to grow or buy it and, o Expanding access to quality education in developing countries ? Expand access to stable, affordable and increasingly clean energy sources In advancing our shared humanity, we seek to: ? Expand human rights and the conditions that promote respect for human rights ? Support the development of health systems that support healthier societies and confront the spread of pandemic disease (e.g., AlDs) How we achieve these goals: We will advance these goals through shared responsibility and the application of smart power. America has the responsibility to lead, but can only lead in partnership with others. Smart power means elevating and integrating diplomacy and development. DIPLOMACY: Focus on priority partnerships: ? Revitalized partnerships with historic allies EU, Japan, Korea, Australia ? Calibrated partnerships with China and Russia 31','Some other thoughtsAMS did not like any of this both for the substance and because she did not write it so we did not share it with you today. Then I decided to share it with you anyway for any value it has for you. Frame: The world we live in today is inextricably interconnected. Together we succeed. Apart we fail. In the Obama Administration, we will use smart power to advance to our shared security, shared prosperity and shared humanity. In advancing our shared security, we seek to: ? Reduce threat of violent extremism ? Reduce the spread of weapons of mass destruction In advancing our shared prosperity, we seek to: ? Use development to create and sustain strong stable economies by: o Focusing on women as essential for driving economic growth; o Expanding access to food and the means to grow or buy it; and, o Expanding access to quality education in developing countries; ? Expand access to stable, affordable and increasingly clean energy sources In advancing our shared humanity, we seek to: ? Expand human rights and the conditions that promote respect for human rights ? Support the development of health systems that support healthier societies and confront the spread of pandemic disease (e.g., AlDs) How we achieve these goals: We will advance these goals through shared responsibility and the application of smart power. America has the responsibility to lead, but can only lead in partnership with others. Smart power means elevating and integrating diplomacy and development. DIPLOMACY: Focus on priority partnerships: ? Revitalized partnerships with historic allies EU, Japan, Korea, Australia; ? Calibrated partnerships with China and Russia; 31'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Presidency_of_Barack_Obama',18,1,'1907 - C05762429.txt','NYTNot great Not horrible Can\'t get a sense of where in the paper this will be Trying to figure out why my comment\'s not in, I will fix  Mills, Cheryl D B6 ?IWNIO/NO?????????. ? ???????mo pick for Protocol Post Corrects Failure to File Taxes in 2 Years By ALISON LEIGH COWAN The New York Times June 19,2009 President Obama\'s choice as chief of protocol for the State Department, a position that carries the status of an ambassadorship, did not file tax returns for 2005 and 2006, errors she corrected last November. The nominee, Capricia Penavic Marshall, has placed blame for the problem on the Postal Service and on miscommunication between her husband and their accountant. Ms. Marshall, who was a social secretary in the Clinton White House, notified the Obama administration about the late filings before she was nominated on May 14. She has since provided written answers to questions about the matter from Senator Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, the top Republican on the Foreign Relations Committee, which will hold a hearing on the appointment next Wednesday. The post requires Senate confirmation. Tax issues have bedeviled several high-level Obama appointees and cost the administration at least two of its picks. in','NYTNot great Not horrible Can\'t get a sense of where in the paper this will be Trying to figure out why my comment\'s not in, I will fix ; Mills, Cheryl D B6 ?IWNIO/NO?????????. ? ???????mo pick for Protocol Post Corrects Failure to File Taxes in 2 Years By ALISON LEIGH COWAN The New York Times June 19,2009 President Obama\'s choice as chief of protocol for the State Department, a position that carries the status of an ambassadorship, did not file tax returns for 2005 and 2006, errors she corrected last November. The nominee, Capricia Penavic Marshall, has placed blame for the problem on the Postal Service and on miscommunication between her husband and their accountant. Ms. Marshall, who was a social secretary in the Clinton White House, notified the Obama administration about the late filings before she was nominated on May 14. She has since provided written answers to questions about the matter from Senator Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, the top Republican on the Foreign Relations Committee, which will hold a hearing on the appointment next Wednesday. The post requires Senate confirmation. Tax issues have bedeviled several high-level Obama appointees and cost the administration at least two of its picks. in'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Presidency_of_Barack_Obama',18,1,'1974 - C05762567.txt','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do, said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.','Hold on Tauscher by Kyl HoldFYI ? See article below FYI. Ellen in fact had a meeting scheduled with Kyl tomorrow to brief him in depth about these issues, but he canceled it just before making this announcement and has shown no interest in rescheduling. CQ TODAY PRINT EDITION ? FOREIGN POLICY June 9, 2009 ? Updated 3:27 p.m. Tauscher Wins Plaudits From Panel, But Still Faces Hold By Caitlin Webber, CQ Staff California Democratic Rep. Ellen 0. Tauscher enjoyed an enthusiastic reception from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, but a senior Republican said she\'ll be blocked from quick floor consideration. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he plans to place a hold on the Tauscher nomination as soon as it is reported out of the committee, as leverage to get information and assurances from the Obama administration on issues including ? but not limited to ? nuclear reduction talks with Russia and the deployment of ballistic missile defense. \"All I\'m going to ask for is for the administration to abide by commitments that it has made, which one would think it could easily do,\" said Kyl. He declined to reveal the specifics of the assurances he is seeking. As the White House\'s top arms control adviser, Tauscher would be charged with pushing for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and a follow-on to the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. Tauscher, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, would have to contend with considerable push-back from Senate Republicans to implement either treaty. Many treaty opponents argue the test-ban could undermine the U.S. capacity to deter other nations from using nuclear weapons.'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Presidency_of_Barack_Obama',18,1,'2062 - C05762707.txt','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and Longer Knives? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the whack-a-mole crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national','FYI: Jones\' enemies within... SidYour request is being processed... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/can-national-security-adv b 214672.html Steve Clemons Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation Posted: June 12, 2009 07:12 AM Can National Security Adviser James Jones Survive a Second Round of Attacks and \"Longer Knives\"? I am here in London where I\'m participating in an interesting forum sponsored by the Princeton Project on National Security and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Transatlantic Program, I\'ve received not just one email -- but three -- from prominent insider journalists and policy hands that Jim Jones\' tenure as National Security Adviser is highly fragile. One of these emails reports starkly: Knives getting longer That\'s all my contact said. But other emails have intimated to me a serious tone-deafness by Jones about his role and responsibilities, his relationship with the President, and his relationship with younger, dedicated, hardworking and late-working staff. Jones recently said that National Security Council staff members that stayed longer than 7:30 pm must be disorganized in their work. I speak to various NSC officials -- often at 10:00 or 11:00 pm at night. They are hardworking, racing as fast as they can to manage the many, many, many major initiatives that Barack Obama has decided to simultaneously pursue. James Jones is considered by his admirers to be a genius when thinking about management structures and decision-making processes. On the other hand, his critics see him as a plodding, slow-moving, out of touch retired general who was better prepared to think about the last era rather than the one we are moving into. His critics think that he\'s just too unable to animate nimble, high flex policy decision making products for a White House on a manic dash to get a lot of top tier issues dealt with. Friends at the National Security Council respect a great deal the way in which NSC Deputy Tom Donilon is managing his brief Many see him picking up the load that Jones seems unable or unwilling to carry. Donilon is deeply engaged in the broad Middle East and Iran portfolio, the non-proliferation/WMD/arms control portfolio, the China economic and security portfolio, and he has -- according to reports -- supported and helped cultivate relationship building between State, DoD, the NSC, and other parts of the national security bureaucracy. Some tell me that James Jones decided to try and remove himself from the \"whack-a-mole\" crisis reaction style of decision-making that could rob the Obama administration of the chance to define a new course in national'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Presidency_of_Barack_Obama',18,1,'2352 - C05763231.txt','White House Counsel\'s Job at StakeFYI WSJ White House Counsel\'s Job at Stake By BY EVAN PEREZ WASHINGTON Obama administration officials are holding discussions that could result in White House counsel Gregory Craig leaving his post, following a rocky tenure, people familiar with the matter said. Mr. Craig, the top lawyer at the White House and a close aide to President Barack Obama, has helped lead the administration\'s efforts on several national-security issues that once enjoyed popularity but have since become become political liabilities for Mr. Obama. View Full Image President Barack Obama meets with White House counsel Gregory Craig, right, in the Oval Office in June. These include the closure of the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the release of Bush administration-era national-security documents, and efforts to find legal ways to indefinitely hold some detainees who can\'t be put on trial. The decision to close the Guantanamo facility became a political problem for Mr. Obama when concerns arose that some of the detainees would be released into the U.S. and the public soured on the move. Mr. Craig didn\'t respond to questions about his job as White House counsel for this article. The people familiar with the matter said a final decision hasn\'t been made. In a statement, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina said: We\'ve addressed these rumors before. They are nothing more than typical Washington parlor games. It\'s disappointing that while we are focused on','White House Counsel\'s Job at StakeFYI WSJ White House Counsel\'s Job at Stake By BY EVAN PEREZ WASHINGTON Obama administration officials are holding discussions that could result in White House counsel Gregory Craig leaving his post, following a rocky tenure, people familiar with the matter said. Mr. Craig, the top lawyer at the White House and a close aide to President Barack Obama, has helped lead the administration\'s efforts on several national-security issues that once enjoyed popularity but have since become become political liabilities for Mr. Obama. View Full Image President Barack Obama meets with White House counsel Gregory Craig, right, in the Oval Office in June. These include the closure of the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the release of Bush administration-era national-security documents, and efforts to find legal ways to indefinitely hold some detainees who can\'t be put on trial. The decision to close the Guantanamo facility became a political problem for Mr. Obama when concerns arose that some of the detainees would be released into the U.S. and the public soured on the move. Mr. Craig didn\'t respond to questions about his job as White House counsel for this article. The people familiar with the matter said a final decision hasn\'t been made. In a statement, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina said: \"We\'ve addressed these rumors before. They are nothing more than typical Washington parlor games. It\'s disappointing that while we are focused on'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Presidency_of_Barack_Obama',18,1,'2474 - C05763811.txt','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years, Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side. U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. \"I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years,\" Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. \"This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side.\" U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing; U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, \"we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements,\" Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Presidency_of_Barack_Obama',18,1,'2649 - C05764183.txt','thanks........ for terrific talk and discussion. Your robust statement on missile defense was the best so far. As for your robust push-back on the premise of my healthcare question, I didn\'t mean to imply that the Clinton administration\'s foreign policy agenda suffered back then?rather, that there\'s jeopardy to the Obama administration\'s foreign policy if the current debate/fight turns out badly. But you mooted the whole thing by reassuring us that all will turn out okay. Anyway, I\'ve taken an aspirin ? and thank you profoundly for a great event, and, of course, for the gracious personal touches. S. STROBE TALBOTT Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, DC 20036 Tel: Fax: 202.797.2461','thanks........ for terrific talk and discussion. Your robust statement on missile defense was the best so far. As for your robust push-back on the premise of my healthcare question, I didn\'t mean to imply that the Clinton administration\'s foreign policy agenda suffered back then?rather, that there\'s jeopardy to the Obama administration\'s foreign policy if the current debate/fight turns out badly. But you mooted the whole thing by reassuring us that all will turn out okay. Anyway, I\'ve taken an aspirin ? and thank you profoundly for a great event, and, of course, for the gracious personal touches. S. STROBE TALBOTT Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, DC 20036 Tel: Fax: 202.797.2461'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Presidency_of_Barack_Obama',18,1,'2962 - C05764780.txt','Reuters: Obama set to unveil plan on global food securityFYI-- Obama set to unveil plan on global food security Christopher Doering, Reuters Date: 9/22/09 (c) 2009 Reuters The Obama administration will unveil its long-awaited global food security plan during the next few days with the United States expected to focus on helping farmers in poor countries feed themselves through better productivity, research and infrastructure. Leaders of the G8 countries pledged $20 billion in July to impoverished farmers to tackle chronic hunger. Instead of counting on food donations,','Reuters: Obama set to unveil plan on global food securityFYI-- Obama set to unveil plan on global food security Christopher Doering, Reuters Date: 9/22/09 (c) 2009 Reuters The Obama administration will unveil its long-awaited global food security plan during the next few days with the United States expected to focus on helping farmers in poor countries feed themselves through better productivity, research and infrastructure. Leaders of the G8 countries pledged $20 billion in July to impoverished farmers to tackle chronic hunger. Instead of counting on food donations,'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Presidency_of_Barack_Obama',18,1,'3000 - C05764852.txt','Here is the draft agenda per our discussionAttachments: 2009-09-22 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft.docx Take a look ?we are now eliminating Saturday but agenda is here: Senior Leadership Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: Continental Breakfast 8:15am: Welcome [HRC] 8:25am: Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] 8:30am: Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o priorities] ? Our Accomplishments To Date o [HRC uses as opportunity to celebrate what has been accomplished and call out areas for recognition -show appreciation for work that has been done and set the tone of appreciation, collaboration, team approach to success] 8:50am: Funding our Needs and Ambitions - State/USAID Budgets ? Presentation by Jack Lew [10 minutes] o New Processes and Protocols for Implementing 2010 o Expectations for 2011 o Expectations for State/USAID approach ? Moderated Q and A by Lew with Greene, Smith, other appropriate support [10 minutes] 9:25am: QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Development','Here is the draft agenda per our discussionAttachments: 2009-09-22 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft.docx Take a look ?we are now eliminating Saturday but agenda is here: Senior Leadership Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: Continental Breakfast 8:15am: Welcome [HRC] 8:25am: Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] 8:30am: Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o priorities] ? Our Accomplishments To Date o [HRC uses as opportunity to celebrate what has been accomplished and call out areas for recognition -show appreciation for work that has been done and set the tone of appreciation, collaboration, team approach to success] 8:50am: Funding our Needs and Ambitions - State/USAID Budgets ? Presentation by Jack Lew [10 minutes] o New Processes and Protocols for Implementing 2010 o Expectations for 2011 o Expectations for State/USAID approach ? Moderated Q and A by Lew with Greene, Smith, other appropriate support [10 minutes] 9:25am: QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Development'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Presidency_of_Barack_Obama',18,1,'3010 - C05764869.txt','Here is the draft agenda per our discussionGot it. Sending you shortly the current list of invitees ? take a quick look and make sure no one is missing. So put him on agenda before Jack to do overview of issues or some other topic. 1. he\'s coming entire day now. 2. okay I\'m confused--will he be there in am? Can he be urged to reschedule whatever else he has and come? Also tell NSC we\'re having this retreat and cannot do DCs, PCs or other WH mtgs that day. He initially indicated he couldn\'t do anything until the afternoon but yesterday emailed me and said he could not do am. I will move his presentation -- which would be NK up Where is Steinberg? He needs to be upfront early. Take a look?we are now eliminating Saturday but agenda is here: Senior Leadership Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: Continental Breakfast 8:15am: Welcome [HRC] 8:25am: Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] 8:30am: Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o priorities] Our Accomplishments To Date o [HRC uses as opportunity to celebrate what has been accomplished and call out areas for recognition ?show appreciation for work that has been done and set the tone of appreciation, collaboration, team approach to success]','Here is the draft agenda per our discussionGot it. Sending you shortly the current list of invitees ? take a quick look and make sure no one is missing. So put him on agenda before Jack to do overview of issues or some other topic. 1. he\'s coming entire day now. 2. okay I\'m confused--will he be there in am? Can he be urged to reschedule whatever else he has and come? Also tell NSC we\'re having this retreat and cannot do DCs, PCs or other WH mtgs that day. He initially indicated he couldn\'t do anything until the afternoon but yesterday emailed me and said he could not do am. I will move his presentation -- which would be NK up Where is Steinberg? He needs to be upfront early. Take a look?we are now eliminating Saturday but agenda is here: Senior Leadership Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: Continental Breakfast 8:15am: Welcome [HRC] 8:25am: Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] 8:30am: Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o priorities] Our Accomplishments To Date o [HRC uses as opportunity to celebrate what has been accomplished and call out areas for recognition ?show appreciation for work that has been done and set the tone of appreciation, collaboration, team approach to success]'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Presidency_of_Barack_Obama',18,1,'3024 - C05764892.txt','Guardian front page tomorrow also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen. But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable. Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time. He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution. In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. My sight is not at all deteriorating, he told NBC.','Guardian front page tomorrow; also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: \"I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen.\" But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: \"In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable.\" Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting \"the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time\". He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. \"I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution.\" In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. \"My sight is not at all deteriorating,\" he told NBC.'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Presidency_of_Barack_Obama',18,1,'3154 - C05765145.txt','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately, the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. I think we should ... get on it and get with it. It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an unprecedented offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli restraint in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, unprecedented, even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan falls far short of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it unprecedented, which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah you stand there guardedly optimistic in public in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and','TimeAttachments: Time cover.pdf I\'ve attached the gorgeous cover as a PDF Hillary\'s Moment: Clinton Faces the World By Joe Klein Time Magazine Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009 It was Halloween night in Jerusalem, and Benjamin Netanyahu came dressed as a peacemaker. \"We\'re prepared to start peace talks immediately,\" the notoriously reluctant Israeli Prime Minister proclaimed, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton standing at his side, poker-faced. \"I think we should ... get on it and get with it.\" It was a ploy, of course. The Palestinians were tangled up in themselves, yet again. They had elections looming, and their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, had to hang tough: he was demanding a total freeze to Israeli settlement-building on the West Bank ? which was precisely what the Obama Administration had previously said it favored. Netanyahu was offering a partial freeze, not including new settlements in East Jerusalem, the desired capital of a future Palestinian state. This was a nonstarter for the Palestinians, but it had the holographic glow of a step forward. It was an \"unprecedented\" offer, Netanyahu trumpeted, with the joy of a chess master springing a trap.(See photos from 60 years of Israel.) It was a tough moment for Clinton, playing second fiddle at the Bibi-does-Gandhi show. President Barack Obama had softened his language on the settlements a few weeks earlier: instead of a total freeze, he had talked about Israeli \"restraint\" in settlement-building. And now Clinton seemed to cement the Administration\'s retreat, agreeing that Netanyahu\'s proposal was, indeed, \"unprecedented,\" even though the U.S. still favored a total freeze. The most important thing, she added, was for the parties to get to the table as quickly as possible. The onus was back on the Palestinians ? and the Palestinians quickly expressed outrage at the Obama Administration\'s retreat. Their Arab neighbors soon joined in, causing Clinton to backtrack two days later, telling reporters the Israeli plan \"falls far short\" of U.S. expectations, although she still insisted on calling it \"unprecedented,\" which was neither diplomatic nor wise. Suddenly the Obama Administration seemed wobbly on the Middle East; clearly, Clinton had been too bullish on Netanyahu\'s proposal (which had been negotiated over months with Middle East envoy George Mitchell and was seen, privately, by the Americans as real progress). But the Administration\'s mission was to get the parties into peace talks without preconditions. The Israelis were now in favor of talks. The Palestinians were setting preconditions. And Clinton had violated an essential rule of her job: boring is almost always better.(See photos from the life and career of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) Clinton\'s Three Qualities For the past 40 years, the awkward Middle East press conference has helped define the job of Secretary of State. You go to Jerusalem or Ramallah; you stand there \"guardedly optimistic\" in public; in private, you try to move a comma, but the Israelis or Palestinians move, a semicolon to block your comma. The result is almost always the same: gridlock. The breakthroughs, when they come, emanate from others. Walter Cronkite asks Anwar Sadat if he\'d be willing to go to Jerusalem ... and Sadat, to everyone\'s surprise, says yes. The Israelis and Palestinians hold secret meetings in Oslo and'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Presidency_of_Barack_Obama',18,1,'3219 - C05765650.txt','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred smart power foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as ridiculous, a nightmare, and frustrating beyond words. $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.','Raj Shahill Ex-Gates Foundation exec named foreign aid chief Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press ij 11-10-2009 13:46 11 SINGAPORE (AP) _ The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America\'s top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday. $ President Barack Obama has chosen Rajiv Shah, a medical doctor and currently a senior official at the Department of Agriculture dealing with food security, to run the U.S. Agency for International Development, the officials said.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending notification to Congress and a formal public announcement of the choice. 11 Shah\'s selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office despite his campaign pledges to have the agency play a greater role in foreign policy. 11 Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have said USAID is crucial to deploying their preferred \"smart power\" foreign policy strategy, which envisions more equal roles for diplomacy and development alongside defense. They plan to double the amount of foreign aid. 11 The agency will play a key role in the administration\'s efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where officials believe the civilian component must be strengthened. $ But the top job at the agency has remained vacant until now, with several prime candidates\' withdrawing from consideration amid a White House vetting process that Clinton denounced in July as \"ridiculous,\" \"a nightmare,\" and \"frustrating beyond words.\" $ Shah, 36, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India, is now the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the Agriculture Department where he manages a budget of more than $2.6 billion and more than 10,000 staff around the world.  Before that, he had several positions at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, including managing its $1.5 billion contribution to a global vaccination fund and helping launch the foundation\'s Global Development program where he oversaw a $1.3 billion investment portfolio. The lingering USAID vacancy, particularly after several leading candidates pulled out, had upset development experts and Congress. Some lawmakers had suggested that Obama choose someone who had already gone through the vetting process.'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Presidency_of_Barack_Obama',18,1,'3573 - C05766276.txt','Wash. Post. today re Palau & UighursJake, Want to make sure you saw the front page story below. It\'s really about the tragedy of brothers wrongfully detained at Guantanamo but it makes clear that Palau is doing the U.S. a great service and has been more courageous in this regard than most of the world (although Palau is in many ways more vulnerable to China): The Secretary complimenting Pres. Toribiong re this was a good move right after Alcy upset the Palauans (as you feared) in a meeting I will give you a confidential report on separately. Jeff 2 Brothers\' Grim Tale Of Loyalty And Limbo To Leave Guantanamo Means Abandoning Family By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, September 28, 2009 Bahtiyar Mahnut, a detainee at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, learned a few weeks ago that the Pacific island nation of Palau had invited him to settle there. It should have been cause for celebration, especially for a man who desperately wants to be free. But, to the surprise of his attorneys, Bahtiyar has turned down the offer. He wishes to remain a prisoner, they say, so he can look after his older brother, a fellow detainee. The brothers\' saga, as related by their attorneys and military records, could transpire only in the context of Guantanamo Bay and comes at a critical juncture for the Obama administration, which is struggling to meet a Jan. 22 deadline to shutter the 223-detainee prison. Their circumstances also highlight the diplomatic difficulties facing the U.S. government as it tries to find places to send prisoners not destined for terrorism trials in the United States. The brothers are Uighurs, residents of China who are considered separatists by Beijing but are not enemies of the United States. The brothers were picked up separately in Afghanistan and Pakistan soon after the United States launched attacks against al-Qaeda and the Taliban in retaliation for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Since at least 2003, the U.S. government has tried to find homes for the brothers and 20 other captured Uighurs. Five went to Albania in 2006 four were sent to Bermuda in June. At one point, U.S. officials were considering the possibility of resettling Uighurs in the D.C. region, but that plan was scuttled under political pressure. Most countries have been reluctant to accept Uighurs and risk angering China. In recent weeks, however, Palau has agreed to accept 12 of the 13 remaining Uighurs, according to the Justice Department. The only detainee not invited by Palau was Bahtiyar\'s older brother, Arkin Mahmud, 45, who has developed mental health problems that are apparently too serious to be treated in the sparsely populated country, said his attorney, Elizabeth Gilson. To make matters worse, according to Gilson and military records, Arkin is a prisoner only because he went searching for Bahtiyar after the younger brother left their homeland eight years ago.','Wash. Post. today re Palau & UighursJake, Want to make sure you saw the front page story below. It\'s really about the tragedy of brothers wrongfully detained at Guantanamo but it makes clear that Palau is doing the U.S. a great service and has been more courageous in this regard than most of the world (although Palau is in many ways more vulnerable to China): The Secretary complimenting Pres. Toribiong re this was a good move right after Alcy upset the Palauans (as you feared) in a meeting I will give you a confidential report on separately. Jeff 2 Brothers\' Grim Tale Of Loyalty And Limbo To Leave Guantanamo Means Abandoning Family By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, September 28, 2009 Bahtiyar Mahnut, a detainee at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, learned a few weeks ago that the Pacific island nation of Palau had invited him to settle there. It should have been cause for celebration, especially for a man who desperately wants to be free. But, to the surprise of his attorneys, Bahtiyar has turned down the offer. He wishes to remain a prisoner, they say, so he can look after his older brother, a fellow detainee. The brothers\' saga, as related by their attorneys and military records, could transpire only in the context of Guantanamo Bay and comes at a critical juncture for the Obama administration, which is struggling to meet a Jan. 22 deadline to shutter the 223-detainee prison. Their circumstances also highlight the diplomatic difficulties facing the U.S. government as it tries to find places to send prisoners not destined for terrorism trials in the United States. The brothers are Uighurs, residents of China who are considered separatists by Beijing but are not enemies of the United States. The brothers were picked up separately in Afghanistan and Pakistan soon after the United States launched attacks against al-Qaeda and the Taliban in retaliation for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Since at least 2003, the U.S. government has tried to find homes for the brothers and 20 other captured Uighurs. Five went to Albania in 2006; four were sent to Bermuda in June. At one point, U.S. officials were considering the possibility of resettling Uighurs in the D.C. region, but that plan was scuttled under political pressure. Most countries have been reluctant to accept Uighurs and risk angering China. In recent weeks, however, Palau has agreed to accept 12 of the 13 remaining Uighurs, according to the Justice Department. The only detainee not invited by Palau was Bahtiyar\'s older brother, Arkin Mahmud, 45, who has developed mental health problems that are apparently too serious to be treated in the sparsely populated country, said his attorney, Elizabeth Gilson. To make matters worse, according to Gilson and military records, Arkin is a prisoner only because he went searching for Bahtiyar after the younger brother left their homeland eight years ago.'),(4.933674252953727,4.933674252953727,2500,'Presidency_of_Barack_Obama',18,1,'3581 - C05766293.txt','Proposed Final Retreat AgendaAttachments: 2009-09-28 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft - Revised2.docx Attached and below is the proposed final Retreat Agenda. The chief challenge I see is in having each bureau give 3 minutes on their top 3 priorities. I think it is worthwhile from the standpoint that this is the first time all will be together with the chance to see/meet and hear from everyone, but it will take time to hear from everyone. I\'ve broken it up into 2 sections of an hour each. Without these sections, the Retreat would breathe ? with them it\'s tight though I have left padding in each section. I also am holding a place for up front for Susan Rice to present if she comes ? she has not rsvped. Please see below and attached and advise if there are other suggested changes. Bill Burns cannot attend the retreat and currently will give his update on Iran to Jim we also will have Jim address Iraq in his overview too. Cdm Leadership Learning Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: 8:30am: 8:35am: Continental Breakfast Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o Priorities o Our Accomplishments To Date 8:50am The Next 6 Months ? On the Horizon (including Iraq/Iran) [Jim Steinberg] [10 min] ? The 2011 Budget Challenge [Jack Lew] [10 min] ? QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Dev [10 min]','Proposed Final Retreat AgendaAttachments: 2009-09-28 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft - Revised2.docx Attached and below is the proposed final Retreat Agenda. The chief challenge I see is in having each bureau give 3 minutes on their top 3 priorities. I think it is worthwhile from the standpoint that this is the first time all will be together with the chance to see/meet and hear from everyone, but it will take time to hear from everyone. I\'ve broken it up into 2 sections of an hour each. Without these sections, the Retreat would breathe ? with them it\'s tight though I have left padding in each section. I also am holding a place for up front for Susan Rice to present if she comes ? she has not rsvped. Please see below and attached and advise if there are other suggested changes. Bill Burns cannot attend the retreat and currently will give his update on Iran to Jim; we also will have Jim address Iraq in his overview too. Cdm Leadership Learning Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: 8:30am: 8:35am: Continental Breakfast Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o Priorities o Our Accomplishments To Date 8:50am The Next 6 Months ? On the Horizon (including Iraq/Iran) [Jim Steinberg] [10 min] ? The 2011 Budget Challenge [Jack Lew] [10 min] ? QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Dev [10 min]'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Presidency_of_Bill_Clinton',5,1,'1907 - C05762429.txt','NYTNot great Not horrible Can\'t get a sense of where in the paper this will be Trying to figure out why my comment\'s not in, I will fix  Mills, Cheryl D B6 ?IWNIO/NO?????????. ? ???????mo pick for Protocol Post Corrects Failure to File Taxes in 2 Years By ALISON LEIGH COWAN The New York Times June 19,2009 President Obama\'s choice as chief of protocol for the State Department, a position that carries the status of an ambassadorship, did not file tax returns for 2005 and 2006, errors she corrected last November. The nominee, Capricia Penavic Marshall, has placed blame for the problem on the Postal Service and on miscommunication between her husband and their accountant. Ms. Marshall, who was a social secretary in the Clinton White House, notified the Obama administration about the late filings before she was nominated on May 14. She has since provided written answers to questions about the matter from Senator Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, the top Republican on the Foreign Relations Committee, which will hold a hearing on the appointment next Wednesday. The post requires Senate confirmation. Tax issues have bedeviled several high-level Obama appointees and cost the administration at least two of its picks. in','NYTNot great Not horrible Can\'t get a sense of where in the paper this will be Trying to figure out why my comment\'s not in, I will fix ; Mills, Cheryl D B6 ?IWNIO/NO?????????. ? ???????mo pick for Protocol Post Corrects Failure to File Taxes in 2 Years By ALISON LEIGH COWAN The New York Times June 19,2009 President Obama\'s choice as chief of protocol for the State Department, a position that carries the status of an ambassadorship, did not file tax returns for 2005 and 2006, errors she corrected last November. The nominee, Capricia Penavic Marshall, has placed blame for the problem on the Postal Service and on miscommunication between her husband and their accountant. Ms. Marshall, who was a social secretary in the Clinton White House, notified the Obama administration about the late filings before she was nominated on May 14. She has since provided written answers to questions about the matter from Senator Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, the top Republican on the Foreign Relations Committee, which will hold a hearing on the appointment next Wednesday. The post requires Senate confirmation. Tax issues have bedeviled several high-level Obama appointees and cost the administration at least two of its picks. in'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Presidency_of_Bill_Clinton',5,1,'1935 - C05762498.txt','See below - then see next emailLongtime Clinton confidant Blumenthal to become Clinton advisor Tue, 06/23/2009 - 1:00pm Longtime journalist and former Clinton White House advisor Sidney Blumenthal will become a special advisor without portfolio to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, The Cable has learned. Blumenthal refused to comment. But sources say he is filling out the paperwork and disentangling himself from other obligations as he moves to become a special advisor to the secretary whose presidential campaign he helped advise. The position would not require Senate confirmation. Clinton, who is recovering from surgery to repair a broken elbow, has been building her team at the State Department, while establishing her credentials as a team player supporting and amplifying her former presidential rival\'s foreign-policy vision. Sources close to her says she will prove indispensable to Obama, a point several Obama aides also made to Politico\'s Ben Smith in a piece noting the relatively background role she has played in these early months. The planned addition of Blumenthal, a longtime confidant of the Clinton family and a fierce defender of Bill Clinton\'s presidential legacy, could indicate she plans to raise her profile. (Blumenthal is probably Clinton\'s best speechwriter, a friend notes.) In the foreign-policy arena, Blumenthal advised former President Clinton on U.S.-British relations, and first introduced him to future British Prime Minister Tony Blair. He has also been active in the Third Way- Progressive Governance process. A former Washington Post reporter, Blumenthal has contributed commentary and editorial advice to Vanity Fair, Tina Brown\'s new online magazine The Daily Beast, the New Yorker, and Salon. Blumenthal has also been a fellow at New York University\'s Center on Law and Security. Laura Rozen I Permalink I fA9%\'1 Comments? Login or register 52','See below - then see next emailLongtime Clinton confidant Blumenthal to become Clinton advisor Tue, 06/23/2009 - 1:00pm Longtime journalist and former Clinton White House advisor Sidney Blumenthal will become a special advisor without portfolio to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, The Cable has learned. Blumenthal refused to comment. But sources say he is filling out the paperwork and disentangling himself from other obligations as he moves to become a special advisor to the secretary whose presidential campaign he helped advise. The position would not require Senate confirmation. Clinton, who is recovering from surgery to repair a broken elbow, has been building her team at the State Department, while establishing her credentials as a team player supporting and amplifying her former presidential rival\'s foreign-policy vision. Sources close to her says she will prove indispensable to Obama, a point several Obama aides also made to Politico\'s Ben Smith in a piece noting the relatively background role she has played in these early months. The planned addition of Blumenthal, a longtime confidant of the Clinton family and a fierce defender of Bill Clinton\'s presidential legacy, could indicate she plans to raise her profile. (Blumenthal is probably Clinton\'s best speechwriter, a friend notes.) In the foreign-policy arena, Blumenthal advised former President Clinton on U.S.-British relations, and first introduced him to future British Prime Minister Tony Blair. He has also been active in the Third Way- Progressive Governance process. A former Washington Post reporter, Blumenthal has contributed commentary and editorial advice to Vanity Fair, Tina Brown\'s new online magazine The Daily Beast, the New Yorker, and Salon. Blumenthal has also been a fellow at New York University\'s Center on Law and Security. Laura Rozen I Permalink I fA9%\'1 Comments? Login or register 52'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Presidency_of_Bill_Clinton',5,1,'2649 - C05764183.txt','thanks........ for terrific talk and discussion. Your robust statement on missile defense was the best so far. As for your robust push-back on the premise of my healthcare question, I didn\'t mean to imply that the Clinton administration\'s foreign policy agenda suffered back then?rather, that there\'s jeopardy to the Obama administration\'s foreign policy if the current debate/fight turns out badly. But you mooted the whole thing by reassuring us that all will turn out okay. Anyway, I\'ve taken an aspirin ? and thank you profoundly for a great event, and, of course, for the gracious personal touches. S. STROBE TALBOTT Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, DC 20036 Tel: Fax: 202.797.2461','thanks........ for terrific talk and discussion. Your robust statement on missile defense was the best so far. As for your robust push-back on the premise of my healthcare question, I didn\'t mean to imply that the Clinton administration\'s foreign policy agenda suffered back then?rather, that there\'s jeopardy to the Obama administration\'s foreign policy if the current debate/fight turns out badly. But you mooted the whole thing by reassuring us that all will turn out okay. Anyway, I\'ve taken an aspirin ? and thank you profoundly for a great event, and, of course, for the gracious personal touches. S. STROBE TALBOTT Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, DC 20036 Tel: Fax: 202.797.2461'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Presidency_of_Bill_Clinton',5,1,'3280 - C05765772.txt','H: FYI. Sid Fwd: Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court System Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court SystemH: The NYU Center on Law and Security, (where I remain associated as a senior fellow), has doen the work on terrorism trials, especially in NY. The Center is closely involved with the NYPD terrorism unit Mike Sheehan, whom you remember as director of counterterrorism at State in the Clinton administration and at NYPD terrorism unit, is at the Center as a fellow. Key statistic to cite: What Kind of Results Can We Expect? The New York City conviction rate for individuals charged with terrorism when it involved a US target is 100%. Sid If you\'re having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online.','H: FYI. Sid Fwd: Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court System Strong Record of Terrorist Trials in NYC Federal Court SystemH: The NYU Center on Law and Security, (where I remain associated as a senior fellow), has doen the work on terrorism trials, especially in NY. The Center is closely involved with the NYPD terrorism unit; Mike Sheehan, whom you remember as director of counterterrorism at State in the Clinton administration and at NYPD terrorism unit, is at the Center as a fellow. Key statistic to cite: What Kind of Results Can We Expect? The New York City conviction rate for individuals charged with terrorism when it involved a US target is 100%. Sid If you\'re having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online.'),(6.214608098422191,6.214608098422191,2500,'Presidency_of_Bill_Clinton',5,1,'3725 - C05766624.txt','Memo for meeting with Melanne on Options forFYI ? Meeting with Melanne and Margaret on Monday. cdm Cheryl, Below and attached are a draft memo on options for with Melanne as soon as possible. Margaret in preparation for a meeting we should have Cheryl Mills and Melanne Verveer Margaret Carpenter November 26, 2009 However, after meeting with in the Clinton Administration) and after the prospects for a full-time position at State became unlikely, she proposed in May that she work as a consultant Date: for three-to-four months a year to prepare for and attend the session.','Memo for meeting with Melanne on Options forFYI ? Meeting with Melanne and Margaret on Monday. cdm Cheryl, Below and attached are a draft memo on options for with Melanne as soon as possible. Margaret in preparation for a meeting we should have Cheryl Mills and Melanne Verveer Margaret Carpenter November 26, 2009 However, after meeting with in the Clinton Administration) and after the prospects for a full-time position at State became unlikely, she proposed in May that she work as a consultant Date: for three-to-four months a year to prepare for and attend the session.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Presidency_of_George_W._Bush',4,1,'1607 - C05761448.txt','Bonn clips: AP & ReutersRead this - it says todd stern sent chills up someone\'s spin (in a good way)! Hi guys from Germany. HRC might be interested in press clips below, especially the AP story. Good day today. Obama envoy: Time to act on climate change By ARTHUR MAX ?2 hours ago BONN, Germany (AP) ? Once booed at international climate talks, the United States won sustained applause Sunday when President Barack Obama\'s envoy pledged to make up for lost time in reaching a global agreement on climate change. Todd Stern also praised efforts by countries like China to reign in their carbon emissions, but said global warming requires a global response and that rapidly developing economies like China must join together with the industrial world to solve the problem. The debut of Obama\'s climate change team was widely anticipated after eight years of obdurate participation in U.N. climate talks by the previous Bush administration. We are very glad to be back. We want to make up for lost time, and we are seized with the urgency of the task before us, Stern said to loud applause from the 2,600 delegates to the U.N. negotiations. They clapped again when Stern said the U.S. recognized our unique responsibility ... as the largest historic emitter of greenhouse gases, which has created a problem threatening the entire world. The two-week meeting by 175 countries that began Sunday was the latest stage of talks aimed at forging a climate change agreement to replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on emissions targets for rich countries, which expires in 2012. 22','Bonn clips: AP & ReutersRead this - it says todd stern sent chills up someone\'s spin (in a good way)! Hi guys from Germany. HRC might be interested in press clips below, especially the AP story. Good day today. Obama envoy: Time to act on climate change By ARTHUR MAX ?2 hours ago BONN, Germany (AP) ? Once booed at international climate talks, the United States won sustained applause Sunday when President Barack Obama\'s envoy pledged to \"make up for lost time\" in reaching a global agreement on climate change. Todd Stern also praised efforts by countries like China to reign in their carbon emissions, but said global warming \"requires a global response\" and that rapidly developing economies like China \"must join together\" with the industrial world to solve the problem. The debut of Obama\'s climate change team was widely anticipated after eight years of obdurate participation in U.N. climate talks by the previous Bush administration. \"We are very glad to be back. We want to make up for lost time, and we are seized with the urgency of the task before us,\" Stern said to loud applause from the 2,600 delegates to the U.N. negotiations. They clapped again when Stern said the U.S. recognized \"our unique responsibility ... as the largest historic emitter of greenhouse gases,\" which has created a problem threatening the entire world. The two-week meeting by 175 countries that began Sunday was the latest stage of talks aimed at forging a climate change agreement to replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on emissions targets for rich countries, which expires in 2012. 22'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Presidency_of_George_W._Bush',4,1,'2295 - C05763097.txt','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s smart power, according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy realists and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish realist foreign policy adviser Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian Joseph Nye, a major proponent of soft power, the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism Brent Scowcroft the realist national security adviser under George H.W. Bush Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193','Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy SpeechFYI The Plum Line Greg Sargent\'s blog Hillary Consulted Republicans, Neocons, And Liberals For Big Foreign Policy Speech Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy speech she plans to deliver tomorrow, including Republicans like Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft and George Schultz, and onetime neocons like Francis Fukuyama, a source familiar with the speech-writing process tells me. Hillary is set to deliver her high-profile speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is set to articulate her own policy agenda, one focused on strengthening America\'s \"smart power,\" according to The Politico. It could help settle whether she has privately favored a more hawkish stance towards hostile foreign powers, as she reportedly has. The array of people she has consulted for this speech is striking in its diversity, boasting a notable array of Republicans, foreign policy \"realists\" and hawkish voices. A partial list: Henry Kissinger, Nixon\'s secretary of state; George Schultz, Reagan\'s secretary of state; Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter\'s hawkish \"realist\" foreign policy adviser; Paul Farmer, a doctor and international humanitarian; Joseph Nye, a major proponent of \"soft power,\" the idea that persuasion and attraction can be more effective than coercion; Francis Fukuyama, who helped drive the rise of neoconservatism; Brent Scowcroft; the \"realist\" national security adviser under George H.W. Bush; Strobe Talbott, Clinton\'s deputy secretary of state; John Podesta, the head of the liberal Center for American Progress; and Richard Lugar, the Republican Senator who has praised Obama\'s response to the Iran crisis. Hillary has also consulted with administration figures like President Obama himself, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and national security adviser James Jones. 193'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Presidency_of_George_W._Bush',4,1,'2474 - C05763811.txt','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years, Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side. U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777','Ex-U.S. Diplomat Talks With HamasEx-U.S. Diplomat Talks With Hamas Officials of Islamist Group See an Opening, but Washington Says Nothing\'s Changed By Howard Schneider and Glenn Kessler Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 16, 2009 JERUSALEM, July 15 -- To llamas officials Bassem Naim and Mahmoud al-Zahar, a recent meeting in Switzerland with a former senior U.S. diplomat represented an opening in relations with the Obama administration, and a path to easing the Islamist group\'s isolation. \"I hope it will be the beginning of addressing some of the mistakes of the last three years,\" Naim said of his talks with Thomas R. Pickering, a former undersecretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. \"This was a first meeting to investigate the positions in general terms of both parties without any commitment on any side.\" U.S. officials say they see the previously undisclosed June meeting between Pickering and the two senior Hamas officials differently. They said Pickering had not been asked to approach llamas and had no official standing; U.S. officials learned of the meeting only afterward. Policy toward the Islamist group, they said, remains what it was under President George W. Bush: that llamas is a terrorist organization with which the United States will not even sanction a meeting. Before llamas can participate in peace talks, \"we have made it clear, both publicly and privately, through all kinds of pronouncements, that we would expect llamas to recognize Israel and renounce violence and agree to abide by prior agreements,\" Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday in Washington. Still, the Pickering meeting took place in the context of Obama administration efforts to reach out to forces in the Middle East that were shunned under Bush. It was held in between President Obama\'s June 4 speech in Cairo, in which he acknowledged popular support for llamas among Palestinians, and a June 25 speech by llamas leader Khaled Meshal, in which Meshal said the armed movement was ready to deal with the international community in order to reach an agreement with Israel. Pickering, co-chair of the nonprofit International Crisis Group, would not comment. As the Obama administration\'s Middle East diplomacy intensifies -- with U.S. officials jetting to capitals such as Damascus that were off limits at the end of the Bush administration, and offering dialogue with Iran -- Hama remains one of the most significant outliers. 777'),(12.875503299472802,6.437751649736401,2500,'Presidency_of_George_W._Bush',4,2,'3184 - C05765255.txt','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, Going Rogue: An American Life. The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee, says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin. Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy, says Holland. But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally. In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president, say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did, he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,','#sWASHINGTON (CNN) ? Fewer than three in 10 Americans think Sarah Palin\'s qualified to be president, according to a new national poll - the least of any of the five potential candidates included in the survey. But another woman tops that list in the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday: two-thirds of the public thinks that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton\'s qualified for the Oval Office. That\'s more than Vice President Joe Biden, who\'s currently next in line for the presidency. According to the poll, 28 percent of Americans say Palin is qualified to run the White House, with seven in 10 saying the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is not qualified. The survey indicates that a majority of Republicans, 54 percent, feel Palin is qualified, with 44 percent indicating she isn\'t. But only 29 percent of independent voters questioned feel she is qualified to serve as president, with 68 percent disagreeing. According to the poll, nine in 10 Democrats feel Palin is not qualified. The poll\'s release comes one day before the release of Palin\'s book, \"Going Rogue: An American Life.\" \"The perception that Palin is not qualified to be president puts her significantly behind two potential rivals for the GOP nomination in 2012 - Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee,\" says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. According to the survey, nearly half of all Americans think Romney is qualified to be president, with 43 percent feeling the same way about Huckabee. Among Republicans, Palin is still lagging other potential 2012 primary candidates: 63 percent of GOPers think that Romney and Huckabee are qualified, 9 points higher than the number that say the same of Palin.\" Palin has many strengths - recent CNN polls indicate that Americans believe that she is not a typical politician, that she cares about average Americans, and that she is honest and trustworthy,\" says Holland. \"But the perception that she is not qualified for the White House is her biggest Achilles heel.\"An ABC News/Washington Post poll also released Monday indicates that 38 percent of Americans say Palin\'s qualified to serve as president, with six in 10 saying she\'s not qualified. The CNN survey indicates that 67 percent of people questioned say that Clinton is qualified to serve in the Oval Office, 17 points higher than the 50 percent of Americans who think that Biden\'s qualified to take over as president.Biden\'s low number may be attributable to negative feelings about the Obama/Biden administration rather than views of Biden personally.\" In the past, poll respondents who dislike an administration have sometimes taken it out on the vice president,\" say Holland. Polls from the late 1990s showed that Americans felt Al Gore was qualified to be president, but only if respondents were given the chance to say something negative about Gore that was unrelated to his qualifications, he adds. In the Bush administration, the number who thought Dick Cheney was qualified to be president dropped as the administration grew more unpopular. \"Cheney\'s experience in office didn\'t change during that period - attitudes toward the Bush/Cheney administration did,\" he says. Hillary Clinton also has the advantage of having been able to stay out of domestic policy debates, including health care, the economic stimulus, and other controversial matters, while adding almost daily to her experience in foreign policy,'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Presidential_memorandum',1,1,'1904 - C05762424.txt','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM This is not appropriate time for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so, Socarides says. Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification. Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military. Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton Andy Towle and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans, Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors. And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I','More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department BriefFYI More Gay Donors Drop Out of DNC Fundraiser, Protesting Justice Department Brief June 18, 2009 2:30 PM \"This is not appropriate time\" for the Democratic party to be hitting up gays and lesbians for money, says Richard Socarides, a former Special Assistant to President Clinton, who\'s not attending next week\'s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Socarides tells ABC News that many members of the LGBT community are troubled by a brief filed by President Obama\'s Justice Department last week that argued. ? too vociferously, many believe ? against same sex marriage. \"The brief was very troubling to a lot of people and rightfully so,\" Socarides says. \"Supporters of the Democratic party and others who feel that gay and lesbian equality is an important issue for this administration to address are rightly concerned about this brief. Serious issues still need clarification.\" Socarides says that even though President Obama yesterday signed a presidential memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, he was also aware of what the President did not do. \"The president did not last night address what direction he would give the Justice Department when these issues come up in the future, he did not address the continued discharges of gay people from the military.\" Socarides is just the latest in a list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats withdrawing their support from the DNC event. Others include David Mixner, another former adviser to President Clinton; Andy Towle; and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Foundation. And you can, as John Aravosis notes, add Vermont state senate president pro tern Peter Shumlin to the list of prominent gay and lesbian Democrats who will not be attending. \"One thing I have learned dealing with marriage equality in Vermont is that we all have a responsibility to stand up for the civil rights of all Americans,\" Shumlin said yesterday, according to the Times-Argus. \"This memo from the Justice Department is more Bush than Bush. It takes the only minority group left in America that national politicians can publicly discriminate against and still see their numbers go up in the polls and it reinforces the horrible stereotypes about our friends and neighbors.\" And add gay Democratic donor Bruce Bastian, who told the Washington Blade he \"will continue to support certain congressmen, congresswomen and senators whom I believe will continue to fight for our rights, but I'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Presidential_palace',1,1,'2482 - C05763821.txt','3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote KABUL (AP) Police stormed a bank in Kabul on Wednesday and killed three insurgents who had taken it over, while a wave of attacks killed at least six election workers around the country on the eve of the presidential election, officials said. The three-man assault in Kabul came a day after two militant attacks in the capital, including rockets fired at the presidential palace. It also follows a suicide car bomb explosion in front of NATO\'s Kabul headquarters Saturday that killed seven, a drumbeat of attacks that would appear to signal the intent of Taliban insurgents and their militant allies to disrupt Thursday\'s vote. In a sign of how difficult election preparations have been, Afghanistan\'s chief electoral officer said that 20 percent of election materials hadn\'t yet been delivered to voting sites less than 24 hours before polls open at 7 a.m. Thursday (0230 GMT Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday). Daoud Ali Najafi said Afghan army helicopters would be used to,deliver the materials to insecure and hard-to-reach regions. Andrea &Wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote3 militants die on eve of Afghan presidential vote KABUL (AP) Police stormed a bank in Kabul on Wednesday and killed three insurgents who had taken it over, while a wave of attacks killed at least six election workers around the country on the eve of the presidential election, officials said. The three-man assault in Kabul came a day after two militant attacks in the capital, including rockets fired at the presidential palace. It also follows a suicide car bomb explosion in front of NATO\'s Kabul headquarters Saturday that killed seven, a drumbeat of attacks that would appear to signal the intent of Taliban insurgents and their militant allies to disrupt Thursday\'s vote. In a sign of how difficult election preparations have been, Afghanistan\'s chief electoral officer said that 20 percent of election materials hadn\'t yet been delivered to voting sites less than 24 hours before polls open at 7 a.m. Thursday (0230 GMT Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday). Daoud Ali Najafi said Afghan army helicopters would be used to,deliver the materials to insecure and hard-to-reach regions. Andrea &Wog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Presidential_Task_Force_on_the_Auto_Industry',1,1,'1601 - C05761441.txt','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears, says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force, Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. It was a little scary. But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this, said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation. Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1','did you see this??The 31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON ? It is not every 31-year-old who, in a first government job, finds himself dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. But that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry. Nor, for that matter, had he given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing ? \"he\'s got this beard that appears and disappears,\" says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama\'s automotive task force ? Mr. Deese was thrown into the auto industry\'s maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended. \"There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force,\" Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. \"It was a little scary.\" But now, according to those who joined him in the middle of his crash course about the automakers\' downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama\'s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention. While far more prominent members of the administration are making the big decisions about Detroit, it is Mr. Deese who is often narrowing their options. A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat\'s bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate. \"Brian grasps both the economics and the politics about as quickly as I\'ve seen anyone do this,\" said Lawrence H. Summers, the head of the National Economic Council who is not known for being patient whenever he believes an analysis is sub-par ? or disagrees with his own. \"And there he was in the Roosevelt Room, speaking up vigorously to make the point that the costs we were going to incur giving Fiat a chance were no greater than some of the hidden costs of liquidation.\" Mr. Deese was not the only one favoring the Fiat deal, but his lengthy memorandum on how liquidation would increase Medicaid costs, unemployment insurance and municipal bankruptcies ended the debate. The administration supported Q1'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Presidents_Daily_Brief',23,1,'1500 - C05761271.txt','Mini Schedule 5/7/097:30 am (t) PHONE CALL w/TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER AHMET 7:45 am (t) DAVUTOGLU (T) Private Residence 7:45 am (t) PHONE CALL w/FORMER TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER ALI 8:00 am (t) BAI3ACAN (T) Private Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office *Attending: Cheryl, Hums, Jake, Joe, Andrew and L,ona 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRE-BRIEF MEETING ON LAVROV VISIT 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am BILATERAL w/AFGHAN FOREIGN MINISTER RANGIN DADFAR 10:45 am SPANTA Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am BILATERAL w/PAKISTANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAICHDOOM 11:00 am SHAH MEHMOOD QURESHI Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/SLOVAK FOREIGN MINISTER MIROSLAV LAJCAK 21','Mini Schedule 5/7/097:30 am (t) PHONE CALL w/TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER AHMET 7:45 am (t) DAVUTOGLU (T) Private Residence 7:45 am (t) PHONE CALL w/FORMER TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER ALI 8:00 am (t) BAI3ACAN (T) Private Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office *Attending: Cheryl, Hums, Jake, Joe, Andrew and L,ona 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRE-BRIEF MEETING ON LAVROV VISIT 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am BILATERAL w/AFGHAN FOREIGN MINISTER RANGIN DADFAR 10:45 am SPANTA Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am BILATERAL w/PAKISTANI FOREIGN MINISTER MAICHDOOM 11:00 am SHAH MEHMOOD QURESHI Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/SLOVAK FOREIGN MINISTER MIROSLAV LAJCAK 21'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Presidents_Daily_Brief',23,1,'1532 - C05761326.txt','Mini schedule 4/22/098:40 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Raybum House Office Building 8:40 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 9:00 am En route Raybum House Office Building *Dial-1n Number: 202-647-0817 PIN: 12345 *Staff: Rich Verma 9:00 am ARRIVE Raybum House Office Building 9:30 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 1:30 pm Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2172 1:30 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 1:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:55 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/HEARING PREP TEAM 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office or Secretary\'s Conference Room 2:35 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT STATE DEPARTMENT\'S GREENING 3:15 pm DIPLOMACY\' EARTH DAY EVENT Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor 3:30 pm INTERVIEW w/MARK LANDLER, THE NEW YORK TIMES 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office *On The Record. 4:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 4:25 pm ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 24','Mini schedule 4/22/098:40 am DEPART Private Residence *En route Raybum House Office Building 8:40 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 9:00 am En route Raybum House Office Building *Dial-1n Number: 202-647-0817 PIN: 12345 *Staff: Rich Verma 9:00 am ARRIVE Raybum House Office Building 9:30 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 1:30 pm Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2172 1:30 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 1:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:55 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/HEARING PREP TEAM 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office or Secretary\'s Conference Room 2:35 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT STATE DEPARTMENT\'S \"GREENING 3:15 pm DIPLOMACY\' EARTH DAY EVENT Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor 3:30 pm INTERVIEW w/MARK LANDLER, THE NEW YORK TIMES 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office *On The Record. 4:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 4:25 pm ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 24'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Presidents_Daily_Brief',23,1,'1535 - C05761329.txt','Mini Schedule Thursday, 4/23/098:10 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 8:30 am En route Rayburn House Office Building . 8:30 am ARRIVE Rayburn House Office Building 9:00 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 12:00 pm ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS Rayburn H.O.B. Room 2359 12:05 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:25 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR POTUS/VP MEETING 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:50 pm VIDEOTAPE MESSAGE FOR WORLD MALARIA DAY (T) 2:00 pm Marshall Room 2:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ANN HENRY 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/THAI FOREIGN MINISTER KASIT PIROMYA 3:00pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding 3:15 pm REMARKS AT TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY EVENT 3:45 pm Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Called for 3:00 PM. 3:50 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 3:55 pm ARRIVE White House 4:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VP BIDEN 4:30 pm Oval Office 4:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 4:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 4:40 pm OFFICE TIME 5:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:15 pm MEETING w/THE AGA KHAN, SPLRTUAL LEADER OF 5:35 pm SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI MUSLIMS Secretary\'s Office *Official Photo preceding meeting 5:45 pm MEETING w/BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED NATIONS 6:15 pm FOUNDATION James Monroe Rill, 8th Floor (T). Official Photo preceding mtg. 6:25 pm PHOTO OP w/DANISH MINISTER FOR DEVELOPMENT 26','Mini Schedule Thursday, 4/23/098:10 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 8:30 am En route Rayburn House Office Building . 8:30 am ARRIVE Rayburn House Office Building 9:00 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 12:00 pm ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS Rayburn H.O.B. Room 2359 12:05 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:25 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR POTUS/VP MEETING 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:50 pm VIDEOTAPE MESSAGE FOR WORLD MALARIA DAY (T) 2:00 pm Marshall Room 2:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ANN HENRY 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/THAI FOREIGN MINISTER KASIT PIROMYA 3:00pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding 3:15 pm REMARKS AT TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY EVENT 3:45 pm Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Called for 3:00 PM. 3:50 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 3:55 pm ARRIVE White House 4:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VP BIDEN 4:30 pm Oval Office 4:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 4:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 4:40 pm OFFICE TIME 5:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:15 pm MEETING w/THE AGA KHAN, SPLRTUAL LEADER OF 5:35 pm SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI MUSLIMS Secretary\'s Office *Official Photo preceding meeting 5:45 pm MEETING w/BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED NATIONS 6:15 pm FOUNDATION James Monroe Rill, 8th Floor (T). Official Photo preceding mtg. 6:25 pm PHOTO OP w/DANISH MINISTER FOR DEVELOPMENT 26'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Presidents_Daily_Brief',23,1,'1611 - C05761456.txt','Mini Schedule, Thursday May 21st8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Attending: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, Andrew and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15 am PHONE CALL w/SRI LANKAN PRESIDENT RAJAPAKSA 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/ANGOLAN FOREIGN MINISTER ANSUNCAO 11:30 am AFONSO dos ANJOS Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:45 am MEETING w/JOINT SUMMIT WORKING GROUP 12:45 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official Photo at top. 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/RICHARD MORNINGSTAR, SPECIAL ENVOY 2:00 pm FOR EURASIAN ENERGY Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm BILATERAL w/TANZANIAN PRESIDENT JAKAYA MRISHO 2:30 pm KIKWETE Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding Contact: Desk James Liddle x75652, cell-202-255-7306 2:45 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ANNE-MARIE SLAUGHTER 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:05 pm DEPART State Department En route White House 4:10 pm ARRIVE White House','Mini Schedule, Thursday May 21st8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Attending: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, Andrew and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15 am PHONE CALL w/SRI LANKAN PRESIDENT RAJAPAKSA 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/ANGOLAN FOREIGN MINISTER ANSUNCAO 11:30 am AFONSO dos ANJOS Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:45 am MEETING w/JOINT SUMMIT WORKING GROUP 12:45 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official Photo at top. 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/RICHARD MORNINGSTAR, SPECIAL ENVOY 2:00 pm FOR EURASIAN ENERGY Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm BILATERAL w/TANZANIAN PRESIDENT JAKAYA MRISHO 2:30 pm KIKWETE Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding Contact: Desk James Liddle x75652, cell-202-255-7306 2:45 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ANNE-MARIE SLAUGHTER 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:05 pm DEPART State Department En route White House 4:10 pm ARRIVE White House'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Presidents_Daily_Brief',23,1,'1632 - C05761497.txt','Mini Schedule 5/22/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am AWARD PRESENTATION FROM THE NATIONAL COORDINATED 9:45 am EFFORT OF HELLENES Treaty Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:15 am Secretary\'s Office 11:15 am MEETING w/ICRIS BALDERSTON AND GLYN DAVIES 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/BELGIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND 12:00 pm FOREIGN MINISTER KAREL DE GUCHT Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at top. 12:00 pm CONFERENCE CALL w/CEOs REGARDING THE SHANGHAI EXPO 12:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm MEETING w/RICHARD MORNINGSTAR, SE FOR EURASIAN ENERGY 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office','Mini Schedule 5/22/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am AWARD PRESENTATION FROM THE NATIONAL COORDINATED 9:45 am EFFORT OF HELLENES Treaty Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:15 am Secretary\'s Office 11:15 am MEETING w/ICRIS BALDERSTON AND GLYN DAVIES 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/BELGIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND 12:00 pm FOREIGN MINISTER KAREL DE GUCHT Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at top. 12:00 pm CONFERENCE CALL w/CEOs REGARDING THE SHANGHAI EXPO 12:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm MEETING w/RICHARD MORNINGSTAR, SE FOR EURASIAN ENERGY 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Presidents_Daily_Brief',23,1,'1767 - C05761854.txt','mini schedule 5/27/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15am OFFICE TIME 10:10am Secretary\'s Office 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:25 am ARRIVE State Department 11:30 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm WORKING LUNCH FOR EGYPTIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ARMED 1:00 pm ALI ABOUL GHEIT James Monroe Room, 81Floor *Camera spray at top. 1:15 pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 1:45 pm w/PRESMENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PHONE CALL w/PRESIDENT SHEIKH SHARIF SHEIKH ARMED 2:00 pm TRANSITIONAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN SOMALIA Secy\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/ROXANA SABERI, AMERICAN JOURNALIST 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office *Camera Spray in outer office preceding. 2:45pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 3:15pm w/PRESIDENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/IVO DAALDER, U.S. AMBASSADOR TO NATO 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00pm MEETING w/SPECIAL ENVOY GEORGE MITCHELL 5:30pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY 8:30 pm PRESIDENT MAIIMOUD ABBAS James Monroe Room, 8d\' Floor *Official photo in outer office preceding. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 18','mini schedule 5/27/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15am OFFICE TIME 10:10am Secretary\'s Office 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:25 am ARRIVE State Department 11:30 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm WORKING LUNCH FOR EGYPTIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ARMED 1:00 pm ALI ABOUL GHEIT James Monroe Room, 81Floor *Camera spray at top. 1:15 pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 1:45 pm w/PRESMENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PHONE CALL w/PRESIDENT SHEIKH SHARIF SHEIKH ARMED 2:00 pm TRANSITIONAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN SOMALIA Secy\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/ROXANA SABERI, AMERICAN JOURNALIST 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office *Camera Spray in outer office preceding. 2:45pm(t) PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING (T) 3:15pm w/PRESIDENT OBAMA Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/IVO DAALDER, U.S. AMBASSADOR TO NATO 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00pm MEETING w/SPECIAL ENVOY GEORGE MITCHELL 5:30pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:00 pm WORKING DINNER FOR PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY 8:30 pm PRESIDENT MAIIMOUD ABBAS James Monroe Room, 8d\' Floor *Official photo in outer office preceding. 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 18'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Presidents_Daily_Brief',23,1,'1793 - C05761905.txt','ScheduleThis should have been faxed to house. Here is final schedule: 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Cheryl Mills, Joan Donoghue, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS 11:40 am DEPART State Department En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION Note: 100 people attending the reception, 250 attending the luncheon. Reception called from 11:00am-12:00pm, Luncheon from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Upon arrival, Page Harrington escorts HRC to the tented Garden Terrace, as guests are sitting for the luncheon. HRC sits at the head table. At 12:00pm, Peggy Cifrino, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum event chair, delivers welcoming remarks and introduces Audrey Sheppard, Chair, Board of Directors, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. Audrey Sheppard delivers brief remarks and announces HRC as the receipent of the 2009 Annual Alice Award. HRC proceeds to stage to accept award. HRC gives brief remarks and departs, luncheon program continues.','ScheduleThis should have been faxed to house. Here is final schedule: 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Cheryl Mills, Joan Donoghue, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MEETING w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS 11:40 am DEPART State Department En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION Note: 100 people attending the reception, 250 attending the luncheon. Reception called from 11:00am-12:00pm, Luncheon from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Upon arrival, Page Harrington escorts HRC to the tented Garden Terrace, as guests are sitting for the luncheon. HRC sits at the head table. At 12:00pm, Peggy Cifrino, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum event chair, delivers welcoming remarks and introduces Audrey Sheppard, Chair, Board of Directors, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. Audrey Sheppard delivers brief remarks and announces HRC as the receipent of the 2009 Annual Alice Award. HRC proceeds to stage to accept award. HRC gives brief remarks and departs, luncheon program continues.'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Presidents_Daily_Brief',23,1,'1798 - C05761912.txt','Mini Schedule 5/14/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:00 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:00 am PHONE CALL w/GHANAIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MUMUNI 9:15 am Secretary\'s Office 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PHONE CALL w/SAUDI PRINCE SAUD AL-FAISAL 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/LATVIAN PRESIDENT VALDIS ZATLERS 11:30 am Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:30 am BRIEF MEETING/PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR 11:50 am PARTICIPANTS James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 12:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ DOUG HATTAWAY 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ PHIL LEVINE 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ ROY SPENCE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/IVIALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Y.B. DATUK 3:00 pm ANIFAH bin HAJI AMAN Secy\'s Conf Rm. *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:00 pm PRESS AVAILABILITY w/MALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:15 pm Y.B. DATUK ANIFAH bin HAM AMAN Treaty Room 3:30 pm MEETING w/ELIZABETH BAGLEY AND KRIS BALDERSTON 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm OFFICE TIME 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 5/14/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:00 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:00 am PHONE CALL w/GHANAIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MUMUNI 9:15 am Secretary\'s Office 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PHONE CALL w/SAUDI PRINCE SAUD AL-FAISAL 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/LATVIAN PRESIDENT VALDIS ZATLERS 11:30 am Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:30 am BRIEF MEETING/PHOTO OP w/AMBASSADORIAL SEMINAR 11:50 am PARTICIPANTS James Monroe Room, 8th Floor 12:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ DOUG HATTAWAY 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ PHIL LEVINE 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ ROY SPENCE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/IVIALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Y.B. DATUK 3:00 pm ANIFAH bin HAJI AMAN Secy\'s Conf Rm. *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:00 pm PRESS AVAILABILITY w/MALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:15 pm Y.B. DATUK ANIFAH bin HAM AMAN Treaty Room 3:30 pm MEETING w/ELIZABETH BAGLEY AND KRIS BALDERSTON 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm OFFICE TIME 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Presidents_Daily_Brief',23,1,'1832 - C05762203.txt','Mini Schedule 6/8/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MTG w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN 11:30 am HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 11:40 am DEPART State Department *En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION 12:30 pm Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 12:35 pm DEPART Sewall-Belmont House *En route State Department 12:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:40 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:40 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ HAMBY ARELLANO 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office *Personnel mtg. 2:00 pm PHOTO w/VISITING MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS 2:10 pm Treaty Room 2:15 pm MEETING w/MEMBERS OF U.S. COMMISSION ON 2:45 pm INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray at top. 3:00 pm BILATERAL w/INDONESIAN F.M. NOER HASSAN 3:30 pm WIRAJUDA Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:30 pm JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/INDONESIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:40 pm NOER HASSAN WIRAJUDA Treaty Room 3:45 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30pm MEETING WITH ANNE-MARIE SLAUGHTER 4:50pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50pm OFFICE TIME 6:00pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 6/8/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am MTG w/ARTURO VALENZUELA, NOMINEE FOR A/S WESTERN 11:30 am HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS Secretary\'s Office 11:40 am DEPART State Department *En route Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:50 am ARRIVE Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 11:55 am 2009 ALICE AWARD PRESENTATION 12:30 pm Sewall-Belmont House and Museum 12:35 pm DEPART Sewall-Belmont House *En route State Department 12:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:40 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:40 pm PRIVATE MTG w/ HAMBY ARELLANO 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office *Personnel mtg. 2:00 pm PHOTO w/VISITING MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS 2:10 pm Treaty Room 2:15 pm MEETING w/MEMBERS OF U.S. COMMISSION ON 2:45 pm INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray at top. 3:00 pm BILATERAL w/INDONESIAN F.M. NOER HASSAN 3:30 pm WIRAJUDA Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 3:30 pm JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/INDONESIAN FOREIGN MINISTER 3:40 pm NOER HASSAN WIRAJUDA Treaty Room 3:45 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30pm MEETING WITH ANNE-MARIE SLAUGHTER 4:50pm Secretary\'s Office 4:50pm OFFICE TIME 6:00pm Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Presidents_Daily_Brief',23,1,'1844 - C05762260.txt','Mini Schedule 6/9/097:45 am ARRIVE The Vice President\'s Residence 7:45 am WEEKLY BREAKFAST w/VICE PRESIDENT BlDEN 8:30 am The Vice President\'s Residence 8:30 am DEPART The Vice President\'s Residence *En route State Department 8:40 am ARRIVE State Department 8:40 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am CALL TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office *5 Members: McGovern, Donald Payne, Sam Farr, Niki Tsongas and Doris Matsui. 10:00am OFFICE TIME 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am MEETING w/ERIC GOOSBY, NOMINEE FOR GLOBAL AIDS 11:00 am COORDINATOR Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/MONGOLIAN FOREIGN MINISTER SUICHBAATAR 11:30 am BATBOLD Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray w/ welcome remarks in Treaty Room preceding. 12:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:15 pm ARRIVE White House 12:15 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/LARRY SUMMERS, DIRECTOR NATIONAL 1:15 pm ECONOMIC COUNCIL White House Mess 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30 pm OFFICE TIME 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MIICE FROMAN, NSC 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEKLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 6:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 29','Mini Schedule 6/9/097:45 am ARRIVE The Vice President\'s Residence 7:45 am WEEKLY BREAKFAST w/VICE PRESIDENT BlDEN 8:30 am The Vice President\'s Residence 8:30 am DEPART The Vice President\'s Residence *En route State Department 8:40 am ARRIVE State Department 8:40 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am CALL TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office *5 Members: McGovern, Donald Payne, Sam Farr, Niki Tsongas and Doris Matsui. 10:00am OFFICE TIME 10:30am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am MEETING w/ERIC GOOSBY, NOMINEE FOR GLOBAL AIDS 11:00 am COORDINATOR Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/MONGOLIAN FOREIGN MINISTER SUICHBAATAR 11:30 am BATBOLD Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray w/ welcome remarks in Treaty Room preceding. 12:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 12:15 pm ARRIVE White House 12:15 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/LARRY SUMMERS, DIRECTOR NATIONAL 1:15 pm ECONOMIC COUNCIL White House Mess 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30 pm OFFICE TIME 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MIICE FROMAN, NSC 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEKLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 6:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 29'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Presidents_Daily_Brief',23,1,'1896 - C05762393.txt','Mini Schedule 6/17/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT DRAMA 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route US Chamber of Commerce 11:25 am ARRIVE US Chamber of Commerce 11:30 am KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE US-INDIA BUSINESS COUNCIL\'S 12:15 pm ANNUAL SUMMIT US Chamber of Commerce 12:20 pm DEPART US Chamber of Commerce *En route State Department 12:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm DROP-BY w/MALDIVIAN VICE PRESIDENT MOHAMMED 1:20 pm WAHEED HASSAN Secretary\'s Outer Office *Official Photo taken. 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR ISRAELI BILATERAL 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE BLEAT w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & F.M. AVIGDOR 2:15 pm LIEBERMAN Secretary\'s Office *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:15 pm EXPANDED BILAT w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & F.M. AVIGDOR 3:00 pm LIEBERMAN Secretary\'s Conference Room 3:00 pm PRESS AVAIL w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & P.M. AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 3:15 pm Treaty Room 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1','Mini Schedule 6/17/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:35 am Secretary\'s Office 8:40 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT DRAMA 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:15 am White House Situation Room 11:20 am DEPART White House *En route US Chamber of Commerce 11:25 am ARRIVE US Chamber of Commerce 11:30 am KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE US-INDIA BUSINESS COUNCIL\'S 12:15 pm ANNUAL SUMMIT US Chamber of Commerce 12:20 pm DEPART US Chamber of Commerce *En route State Department 12:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm DROP-BY w/MALDIVIAN VICE PRESIDENT MOHAMMED 1:20 pm WAHEED HASSAN Secretary\'s Outer Office *Official Photo taken. 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR ISRAELI BILATERAL 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm ONE-ON-ONE BLEAT w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & F.M. AVIGDOR 2:15 pm LIEBERMAN Secretary\'s Office *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 2:15 pm EXPANDED BILAT w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & F.M. AVIGDOR 3:00 pm LIEBERMAN Secretary\'s Conference Room 3:00 pm PRESS AVAIL w/ISRAELI DEP. P.M. & P.M. AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 3:15 pm Treaty Room 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Presidents_Daily_Brief',23,1,'1945 - C05762526.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/1/098:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PHOTO w/JOSE VILLARREAL, NOMINEE FOR COMMISSIONER 9:25 am GENERAL, SHANGHAI EXPO 2010 Secretary\'s Outer Office 9:25 am PHOTO OP w/ WANDA, GREGORY, & NATIKA WASHINGTON Secy\'s Outer Office *Natilca works for Lew Lukens, Wanda and Gregory are her parents. 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES AND SECRETARY GATES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:45 am White House Situation Room 11:45 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR US AMBASSADOR TO IRELAND, 12:20 pm DANIEL ROONEY Treaty Room *Approx. 30 ppl. expected. 12:30 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD MORNINGSTAR 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00pm MEETING w/AMB. DAVID CHOQUEHUANCA, MINISTER OF FOREIGN 2:30 pm AFFAIRS, BOLIVIA Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:45pm MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARY ERIC SCHWARTZ 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm HOLD FOR ROSEMARIE 3:20 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/HUMA AND LONA 3:45pm Secretary\'s Office 4:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/EILEEN CHAMBERLIN DONOHOE 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY PRIME MINISTER 5:15 pm SALAM FAYYAD Secretary\'s Outer Office *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 5:20 pm DEPART State Department En Route White House. 5:30 pm ARRIVE White House 5:30 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ POTUS 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Private Residence 2','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/1/098:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PHOTO w/JOSE VILLARREAL, NOMINEE FOR COMMISSIONER 9:25 am GENERAL, SHANGHAI EXPO 2010 Secretary\'s Outer Office 9:25 am PHOTO OP w/ WANDA, GREGORY, & NATIKA WASHINGTON Secy\'s Outer Office *Natilca works for Lew Lukens, Wanda and Gregory are her parents. 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES AND SECRETARY GATES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:45 am White House Situation Room 11:45 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR US AMBASSADOR TO IRELAND, 12:20 pm DANIEL ROONEY Treaty Room *Approx. 30 ppl. expected. 12:30 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD MORNINGSTAR 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00pm MEETING w/AMB. DAVID CHOQUEHUANCA, MINISTER OF FOREIGN 2:30 pm AFFAIRS, BOLIVIA Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:45pm MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARY ERIC SCHWARTZ 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm HOLD FOR ROSEMARIE 3:20 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/HUMA AND LONA 3:45pm Secretary\'s Office 4:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/EILEEN CHAMBERLIN DONOHOE 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY PRIME MINISTER 5:15 pm SALAM FAYYAD Secretary\'s Outer Office *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 5:20 pm DEPART State Department \"En Route White House. 5:30 pm ARRIVE White House 5:30 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ POTUS 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:50 pm DEPART State Department \"En route Private Residence 2'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Presidents_Daily_Brief',23,1,'2056 - C05762699.txt','Mini Schedule 7/9/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am HOLD FOR HUMA 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 12:20 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route River Entrance, Pentagon 12:30 pm ARRIVE The Pentagon 12:30 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/DEFENSE SECRETARY ROBERT GATES 1:30 pm Secretary Gates\' Private Office, Pentagon 1:35 pm DEPART The Pentagon *En route State Department 1:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:00 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD HOLBROOICE 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MAUREEN WHITE 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFF-THE-RECORD MEETING w/FRED HIATT AND JACKSON DIEHL, 4:00 pm WASHINGTON POST Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/LONA AND HUMA 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm 6:00 pm OFFICE TIME Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm RECEPTION FOR NEW MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF 7:30 pm REPRESENTATIVES Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 55 ppl expected. 7:30 pm (t) DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 7:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 117','Mini Schedule 7/9/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am HOLD FOR HUMA 11:00 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 12:20 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route River Entrance, Pentagon 12:30 pm ARRIVE The Pentagon 12:30 pm ONE-ON-ONE LUNCH w/DEFENSE SECRETARY ROBERT GATES 1:30 pm Secretary Gates\' Private Office, Pentagon 1:35 pm DEPART The Pentagon *En route State Department 1:45 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:00 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD HOLBROOICE 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/MAUREEN WHITE 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFF-THE-RECORD MEETING w/FRED HIATT AND JACKSON DIEHL, 4:00 pm WASHINGTON POST Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/LONA AND HUMA 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm 6:00 pm OFFICE TIME Secretary\'s Office 6:00 pm RECEPTION FOR NEW MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF 7:30 pm REPRESENTATIVES Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 55 ppl expected. 7:30 pm (t) DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 7:40 pm (t) ARRIVE Private Residence ### 117'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Presidents_Daily_Brief',23,1,'2084 - C05762737.txt','Mini Schedule 7/10/097:30 am PHONE CALL w/SWISS FEDERAL COUNCILLOR MICHELINE 7:45 am CALMY-REY Secretary\'s Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am PRIVATE BREAKFAST 9:30 am James Madison Room, 84\' floor 9:30 am OFFICE TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am TOWN HALL MEETING 11:00 am Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Approx. 700 employees attending. 11:30 am PHOTO OPS 11:35 am Secretary\'s Outer Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR DANIEL BENJAMIN, 12:20 pm COORDINATOR FOR COUNTERTERRORISM Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 170 guests attending. 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm MEETING w/TIM SOLSO, CEO OF CUMMINS AND CO-CHAIR US- 1:30 pm BRAZIL CEO FORUM Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/EUROPEAN UNION COMMISSIONER BENITA 2:00 pm FERRERO-WALDNER Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/UN AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm MEETING w/DENNIS ROSS 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Reagan National Airport 3:35 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 4:00 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport via US Air Shuttle #2187 En route New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 5:13 pm ARRIVE New York, New York 5:30 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 6:30 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 134','Mini Schedule 7/10/097:30 am PHONE CALL w/SWISS FEDERAL COUNCILLOR MICHELINE 7:45 am CALMY-REY Secretary\'s Residence 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am PRIVATE BREAKFAST 9:30 am James Madison Room, 84\' floor 9:30 am OFFICE TIME 10:00 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am TOWN HALL MEETING 11:00 am Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Approx. 700 employees attending. 11:30 am PHOTO OPS 11:35 am Secretary\'s Outer Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR DANIEL BENJAMIN, 12:20 pm COORDINATOR FOR COUNTERTERRORISM Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor *Approx. 170 guests attending. 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm MEETING w/TIM SOLSO, CEO OF CUMMINS AND CO-CHAIR US- 1:30 pm BRAZIL CEO FORUM Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm BILATERAL w/EUROPEAN UNION COMMISSIONER BENITA 2:00 pm FERRERO-WALDNER Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/UN AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm MEETING w/DENNIS ROSS 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Reagan National Airport 3:35 pm ARRIVE Reagan National Airport 4:00 pm DEPART Reagan National Airport via US Air Shuttle #2187 En route New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 5:13 pm ARRIVE New York, New York 5:30 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 6:30 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 134'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Presidents_Daily_Brief',23,1,'2103 - C05762766.txt','Mini Schedule 5/29/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am PHONE CALL w/INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER KRISHNA 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:45 am PHONE CALL w/INDIAN CONGRESS PARTY PRESIDENT 9:55 am GANDHI Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:45 am ARRIVE White House 11:00 am POTUS ANNOUNCEMENT ON CYBER SECURITY 11:30 am East Room 11:30 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 63','Mini Schedule 5/29/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am PHONE CALL w/INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER KRISHNA 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:45 am PHONE CALL w/INDIAN CONGRESS PARTY PRESIDENT 9:55 am GANDHI Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:45 am ARRIVE White House 11:00 am POTUS ANNOUNCEMENT ON CYBER SECURITY 11:30 am East Room 11:30 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 63'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Presidents_Daily_Brief',23,1,'2186 - C05762880.txt','Mini Schedule 4/29/097:50 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:00 am ARRIVE State Department 8:00 am FOOD SECURITY BREAKFAST w/MEMBERS OF CONGRESS 9:15 am Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor 9:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:40 am PRE-BRIEF FOR THE WEEKLY MEETING w/THE PRESIDENT 9:55 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR KARL EIKENBERRY, 12:20 pm U.S. AMBASSADOR TO AFGHANISTAN Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm SPEECH PREP MEETING 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:15 pm DROP-BY w/JOSETTE SHEERAN, ED UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAM 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 2:30 pm DROP-BY w/MICHELE KWAN, PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ENVOY 2:45 pm Secretary\'s Office *Official photo at top. 3:00 pm LONG TERM SCHEDULING MEETING 32','Mini Schedule 4/29/097:50 am DEPART Private Residence *En route State Department 8:00 am ARRIVE State Department 8:00 am FOOD SECURITY BREAKFAST w/MEMBERS OF CONGRESS 9:15 am Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor 9:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:40 am PRE-BRIEF FOR THE WEEKLY MEETING w/THE PRESIDENT 9:55 am Secretary\'s Office 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 12:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR KARL EIKENBERRY, 12:20 pm U.S. AMBASSADOR TO AFGHANISTAN Benjamin Franldin Room, 8th Floor 1:00 pm SPEECH PREP MEETING 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:15 pm DROP-BY w/JOSETTE SHEERAN, ED UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAM 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 2:30 pm DROP-BY w/MICHELE KWAN, PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ENVOY 2:45 pm Secretary\'s Office *Official photo at top. 3:00 pm LONG TERM SCHEDULING MEETING 32'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Presidents_Daily_Brief',23,1,'231 - C05739830.txt','ScheduleMS, please find below tomorrow\'s final draft. Two items to mention ? David Hale may ask you to see Issac Molho, he is likely in town tomorrow. Secondly, Laurene Jobs has asked to see yott on Monday or Tuesday. She has just returned from overseas travel and would like to check in. Thank you -- Lona 8:25 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time 10 minutes] 8:35 am ARRIVE State Department 8:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am PHOTOS 10:15 am Treaty Room Staff: Claire 7, t\' Floor Blue Coats and Families Joel Wiegert and Family, departing E Staff Heidi Crebo-Rediker and Family 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 2.00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PHOTOS 2.15 pm Treaty Room Staff: Claire Webster University, DC Region (14 people) 7th Floor Blue Coats and Families 2:25 pm DEPART State Department En route White House [drive time: 5 minutes] 2.30 pm 2.35 pm 3:20 pm ARRIVE White House B5 White House Situation Room Contact Caroline Krency Office 202-456-6317, CLOSED PRESS B6','ScheduleMS, please find below tomorrow\'s final draft. Two items to mention ? David Hale may ask you to see Issac Molho, he is likely in town tomorrow. Secondly, Laurene Jobs has asked to see yott on Monday or Tuesday. She has just returned from overseas travel and would like to check in. Thank you -- Lona 8:25 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time 10 minutes] 8:35 am ARRIVE State Department 8:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am PHOTOS 10:15 am Treaty Room Staff: Claire 7, t\' Floor \"Blue Coats\" and Families Joel Wiegert and Family, departing E Staff Heidi Crebo-Rediker and Family 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 2.00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PHOTOS 2.15 pm Treaty Room Staff: Claire Webster University, DC Region (14 people) 7th Floor \"Blue Coats\" and Families 2:25 pm DEPART State Department En route White House [drive time: 5 minutes] 2.30 pm 2.35 pm 3:20 pm ARRIVE White House B5 White House Situation Room Contact Caroline Krency Office 202-456-6317, CLOSED PRESS B6'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Presidents_Daily_Brief',23,1,'235 - C05739834.txt','ScheduleMS, please find below tomorrow\'s final draft. Two items to mention ? David Hale may ask you to see Issac Molho, he is likely in town tomorrow. Secondly, Laurerie Jobs has asked to see you on Monday or Tuesday. She has just returned from overseas travel and would like to check in Thank you -- Lona 8:25 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:35 am ARRIVE State Department 8:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9.15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am PHOTOS 10:15 am Treaty Room Staff: Claire 70, Floor Blue Coats and Families Joel Wiegert and Family, departing E Staff - Heidi Crebo-Rediker and Family 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PHOTOS 2:15 pm Treaty Room Staff. Claire - Webster University, DC Region (14 people) - 7th Floor Blue Coats\' and Families 2:25 pm DEPART State Department','ScheduleMS, please find below tomorrow\'s final draft. Two items to mention ? David Hale may ask you to see Issac Molho, he is likely in town tomorrow. Secondly, Laurerie Jobs has asked to see you on Monday or Tuesday. She has just returned from overseas travel and would like to check in Thank you -- Lona 8:25 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:35 am ARRIVE State Department 8:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9.15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am PHOTOS 10:15 am Treaty Room Staff: Claire 70, Floor \"Blue Coats and Families Joel Wiegert and Family, departing E Staff - Heidi Crebo-Rediker and Family 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm PHOTOS 2:15 pm Treaty Room Staff. Claire - Webster University, DC Region (14 people) - 7th Floor \"Blue Coats\' and Families 2:25 pm DEPART State Department'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Presidents_Daily_Brief',23,1,'2450 - C05763757.txt','draft of monday, august 17thAttachments: August.17.09.drafttwo.doc August.17.09.drafttwo.doc>> 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR ELLEN TAUSCHER, 10:20 am UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor','draft of monday, august 17thAttachments: August.17.09.drafttwo.doc August.17.09.drafttwo.doc>> 8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 am Principals Conference Room 7516 10:00 am SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR ELLEN TAUSCHER, 10:20 am UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Presidents_Daily_Brief',23,1,'2574 - C05764056.txt','Mini Schedule 10/2/09 Friday8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am THANK YOU TO UNGA STAFF 9:25 am Ben Franklin Room 9:30 am PRE-BRIEF MEETING 9:45 am Secretary\'s Office 9:45am PVT MTG w/ SE MITCHELL AND SA\'EB EREKAT 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/ORGANIZATION OF THE ISLAMIC (OIC) 12:00 pm CONFERENCE SECRETARY GENERAL EKMELEDDIN IHSANOGLU Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 12:15 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm MEETING w/ HOLBROOKE TEAM 4:00 pm Principals Conference Room 7516/SCI Area 4:00 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Washington National Airport 7:40 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 8:00 pm DEPART Washington National Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2186 En route New York, NY 9:20 pm ARRIVE New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 9:30 pm DEPART New York-LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 10:15 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 10/2/09 Friday8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am THANK YOU TO UNGA STAFF 9:25 am Ben Franklin Room 9:30 am PRE-BRIEF MEETING 9:45 am Secretary\'s Office 9:45am PVT MTG w/ SE MITCHELL AND SA\'EB EREKAT 10:15 am Secretary\'s Office 10:15 am OFFICE TIME 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/ORGANIZATION OF THE ISLAMIC (OIC) 12:00 pm CONFERENCE SECRETARY GENERAL EKMELEDDIN IHSANOGLU Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 12:15 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm MEETING w/ HOLBROOKE TEAM 4:00 pm Principals Conference Room 7516/SCI Area 4:00 pm MEETING w/CHERYL 5:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:00 pm OFFICE TIME 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:20 pm DEPART State Department *En route Washington National Airport 7:40 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 8:00 pm DEPART Washington National Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2186 En route New York, NY 9:20 pm ARRIVE New York, New York-LaGuardia Airport 9:30 pm DEPART New York-LaGuardia Airport En route Private Residence 10:15 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Presidents_Daily_Brief',23,1,'2722 - C05764334.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 9/2/0910:00 am DEPART OTR Residence En route LaGuardia Airport [drive time: 2 hours, 40 minutes] 12:40 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 1:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2175 En route Washington National Airport 2:06 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 2:15 pm DEPART Washington National Airport En route State Department 2:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:30 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm MEETING w/AMBASSADOR BOB BRADTKE AND A/S PHIL GORDON 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm FAREWELL CALL w/CLINT WILLIAMSON (S/VVCI) 3:40 pm Secretary\'s Office *Official photo preceding. 3:45 pm MEETING w/LISSA MUSCATINE 4:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/NSC ADVISOR GENERAL JAMES JONES 5:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm MEETING w/ANNE MARIE SLAUGHTER 6:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm DEPART State Department En route Private Residence 6:40 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 30','Mini Schedule Wednesday 9/2/0910:00 am DEPART OTR Residence En route LaGuardia Airport [drive time: 2 hours, 40 minutes] 12:40 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 1:00 pm DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways Shuttle #2175 En route Washington National Airport 2:06 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 2:15 pm DEPART Washington National Airport En route State Department 2:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:30 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 2:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm MEETING w/AMBASSADOR BOB BRADTKE AND A/S PHIL GORDON 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm OFFICE TIME 3:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm FAREWELL CALL w/CLINT WILLIAMSON (S/VVCI) 3:40 pm Secretary\'s Office *Official photo preceding. 3:45 pm MEETING w/LISSA MUSCATINE 4:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/NSC ADVISOR GENERAL JAMES JONES 5:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:30 pm MEETING w/ANNE MARIE SLAUGHTER 6:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm DEPART State Department En route Private Residence 6:40 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ### 30'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Presidents_Daily_Brief',23,1,'2800 - C05764499.txt','Mini Schedule 10/21/09 Wednesday8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BI-WEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am MEETING w/GEORGE MITCHELL 10:40 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 10:55 am ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 11:00 am SPEECH ON NON-PROLIFERATION HOSTED BY THE 12:15 pm U.S. INSTITUTE FOR PEACE East Room, Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 12:20 pm DEPART Renaissance Mayflower Hotel *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/SOUTH AFRICAN FM NKOANA-MASHABANE 1:30 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm DROP-BY LUNCHEON HOSTED BY A/S CAMPBELL 2:00 pm Webster Room, 8th Floor 2:15pm PHONE CALL w/ISRAELI FM AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 2:30pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm OFFICE TIME 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm MEETING NY/WILLIAM HAGUE, MEMBER OF BRITISH PARLIMENT 3:30 pm AND SHADOW FOREIGN SECRETARY Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR OES ASSISTANT SECRETARY 4:20 pm ICERRI-ANN JONES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 4:45 pm BUREAU BRIEFING ON COUNTER TERRORISM 5:45 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 10/21/09 Wednesday8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BI-WEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am MEETING w/GEORGE MITCHELL 10:40 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 10:55 am ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 11:00 am SPEECH ON NON-PROLIFERATION HOSTED BY THE 12:15 pm U.S. INSTITUTE FOR PEACE East Room, Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 12:20 pm DEPART Renaissance Mayflower Hotel *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/SOUTH AFRICAN FM NKOANA-MASHABANE 1:30 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm DROP-BY LUNCHEON HOSTED BY A/S CAMPBELL 2:00 pm Webster Room, 8th Floor 2:15pm PHONE CALL w/ISRAELI FM AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 2:30pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm OFFICE TIME 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm MEETING NY/WILLIAM HAGUE, MEMBER OF BRITISH PARLIMENT 3:30 pm AND SHADOW FOREIGN SECRETARY Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR OES ASSISTANT SECRETARY 4:20 pm ICERRI-ANN JONES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 4:45 pm BUREAU BRIEFING ON COUNTER TERRORISM 5:45 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(4.688551794918743,4.688551794918743,2500,'Presidents_Daily_Brief',23,1,'3100 - C05765014.txt','Mini Schedule Thursday 9/10/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 10:20 am Secretary\'s Office 10:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:30 am ARRIVE White House 10:45 am CABINET MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 12:00 pm Cabinet Room *Camera Spray at top. 12:10 pm OFFICIAL CABINET PHOTO 12:20 pm East Room or Outside 12:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm PHOTOS 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office Area 1:15 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 1:20 pm ARRIVE White House 1:25 pm PRESIDENT OBAMA\'S BILATERAL w/UAE CROWN PRINCE 2:45 pm MUHAMMED bin ZAYED AL NAHYAN Oval Office *Camera spray to follow. 2:50 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/POTUS AND VP BIDEN 3:20 pm Oval Office 3:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 3:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/INDLAN HOME MINISTER CHIDAMBARAM 3:50 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 4:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR CAPRICIA MARSHALL, 4:45 pm CHIEF OF PROTOCOL Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 1c.c.','Mini Schedule Thursday 9/10/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 10:20 am Secretary\'s Office 10:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:30 am ARRIVE White House 10:45 am CABINET MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 12:00 pm Cabinet Room *Camera Spray at top. 12:10 pm OFFICIAL CABINET PHOTO 12:20 pm East Room or Outside 12:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm PHOTOS 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office Area 1:15 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 1:20 pm ARRIVE White House 1:25 pm PRESIDENT OBAMA\'S BILATERAL w/UAE CROWN PRINCE 2:45 pm MUHAMMED bin ZAYED AL NAHYAN Oval Office *Camera spray to follow. 2:50 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/POTUS AND VP BIDEN 3:20 pm Oval Office 3:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 3:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/INDLAN HOME MINISTER CHIDAMBARAM 3:50 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 4:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR CAPRICIA MARSHALL, 4:45 pm CHIEF OF PROTOCOL Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 1c.c.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Presidents_Emergency_Plan_for_AIDS_Relief',2,1,'2093 - C05762753.txt','Anti-Gay LawsI will call you later. FYI Cheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the safe space for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised. Can you advise how we can proceed or if we should do a call or seek a tasking for this information? Thanks. cdm','Anti-Gay LawsI will call you later. FYI Cheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the \"safe space\" for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised. Can you advise how we can proceed or if we should do a call or seek a tasking for this information? Thanks. cdm'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Presidents_Emergency_Plan_for_AIDS_Relief',2,1,'3626 - C05766395.txt','Anti-Gay LawsCheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the safe space for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised.','Anti-Gay LawsCheryl It may be worth putting together a small group to think through the issue in some depth to decide whether there is a more proactive strategy that may be possible and/or worth engaging in one or more countries : 1. Define human rights challenges around gay communities in many of our partner countries 2. Define the social political context (ie: how does civil society and the political/legislative activity converge or not converge) 3. Potential role of Judicial response (eg: Adult Disability Act in US) 4. Role of multilateral and normative bodies We are quietly doing this in PEPFAR over the next two months to assess whether we can work behind the politics to increase the \"safe space\" for our populations seeking and/or in care (increase identification, entry and retention). Cheryl, I hope you have a wonderful holiday, heading back to SF now, back in Monday (28th) Eric This email was sent from a wireless Blackberry device. This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958 Johnnie What is the best way to have a systematic assessment of what countries in Africa have laws proceeding or on the books re: anti-gay measures similar to the Uganda bill? I am particularly concerned as we begin to make determinations in budget process for significant investments in several countries for GHFSI, Pepfar, GHI, etc., that we not be surprised.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Presidents_Guest_House',3,1,'3000 - C05764852.txt','Here is the draft agenda per our discussionAttachments: 2009-09-22 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft.docx Take a look ?we are now eliminating Saturday but agenda is here: Senior Leadership Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: Continental Breakfast 8:15am: Welcome [HRC] 8:25am: Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] 8:30am: Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o priorities] ? Our Accomplishments To Date o [HRC uses as opportunity to celebrate what has been accomplished and call out areas for recognition -show appreciation for work that has been done and set the tone of appreciation, collaboration, team approach to success] 8:50am: Funding our Needs and Ambitions - State/USAID Budgets ? Presentation by Jack Lew [10 minutes] o New Processes and Protocols for Implementing 2010 o Expectations for 2011 o Expectations for State/USAID approach ? Moderated Q and A by Lew with Greene, Smith, other appropriate support [10 minutes] 9:25am: QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Development','Here is the draft agenda per our discussionAttachments: 2009-09-22 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft.docx Take a look ?we are now eliminating Saturday but agenda is here: Senior Leadership Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: Continental Breakfast 8:15am: Welcome [HRC] 8:25am: Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] 8:30am: Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o priorities] ? Our Accomplishments To Date o [HRC uses as opportunity to celebrate what has been accomplished and call out areas for recognition -show appreciation for work that has been done and set the tone of appreciation, collaboration, team approach to success] 8:50am: Funding our Needs and Ambitions - State/USAID Budgets ? Presentation by Jack Lew [10 minutes] o New Processes and Protocols for Implementing 2010 o Expectations for 2011 o Expectations for State/USAID approach ? Moderated Q and A by Lew with Greene, Smith, other appropriate support [10 minutes] 9:25am: QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Development'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Presidents_Guest_House',3,1,'3010 - C05764869.txt','Here is the draft agenda per our discussionGot it. Sending you shortly the current list of invitees ? take a quick look and make sure no one is missing. So put him on agenda before Jack to do overview of issues or some other topic. 1. he\'s coming entire day now. 2. okay I\'m confused--will he be there in am? Can he be urged to reschedule whatever else he has and come? Also tell NSC we\'re having this retreat and cannot do DCs, PCs or other WH mtgs that day. He initially indicated he couldn\'t do anything until the afternoon but yesterday emailed me and said he could not do am. I will move his presentation -- which would be NK up Where is Steinberg? He needs to be upfront early. Take a look?we are now eliminating Saturday but agenda is here: Senior Leadership Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: Continental Breakfast 8:15am: Welcome [HRC] 8:25am: Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] 8:30am: Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o priorities] Our Accomplishments To Date o [HRC uses as opportunity to celebrate what has been accomplished and call out areas for recognition ?show appreciation for work that has been done and set the tone of appreciation, collaboration, team approach to success]','Here is the draft agenda per our discussionGot it. Sending you shortly the current list of invitees ? take a quick look and make sure no one is missing. So put him on agenda before Jack to do overview of issues or some other topic. 1. he\'s coming entire day now. 2. okay I\'m confused--will he be there in am? Can he be urged to reschedule whatever else he has and come? Also tell NSC we\'re having this retreat and cannot do DCs, PCs or other WH mtgs that day. He initially indicated he couldn\'t do anything until the afternoon but yesterday emailed me and said he could not do am. I will move his presentation -- which would be NK up Where is Steinberg? He needs to be upfront early. Take a look?we are now eliminating Saturday but agenda is here: Senior Leadership Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: Continental Breakfast 8:15am: Welcome [HRC] 8:25am: Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] 8:30am: Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o priorities] Our Accomplishments To Date o [HRC uses as opportunity to celebrate what has been accomplished and call out areas for recognition ?show appreciation for work that has been done and set the tone of appreciation, collaboration, team approach to success]'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'Presidents_Guest_House',3,1,'3581 - C05766293.txt','Proposed Final Retreat AgendaAttachments: 2009-09-28 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft - Revised2.docx Attached and below is the proposed final Retreat Agenda. The chief challenge I see is in having each bureau give 3 minutes on their top 3 priorities. I think it is worthwhile from the standpoint that this is the first time all will be together with the chance to see/meet and hear from everyone, but it will take time to hear from everyone. I\'ve broken it up into 2 sections of an hour each. Without these sections, the Retreat would breathe ? with them it\'s tight though I have left padding in each section. I also am holding a place for up front for Susan Rice to present if she comes ? she has not rsvped. Please see below and attached and advise if there are other suggested changes. Bill Burns cannot attend the retreat and currently will give his update on Iran to Jim we also will have Jim address Iraq in his overview too. Cdm Leadership Learning Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: 8:30am: 8:35am: Continental Breakfast Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o Priorities o Our Accomplishments To Date 8:50am The Next 6 Months ? On the Horizon (including Iraq/Iran) [Jim Steinberg] [10 min] ? The 2011 Budget Challenge [Jack Lew] [10 min] ? QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Dev [10 min]','Proposed Final Retreat AgendaAttachments: 2009-09-28 Senior Leadership Retreat - Discussion Draft - Revised2.docx Attached and below is the proposed final Retreat Agenda. The chief challenge I see is in having each bureau give 3 minutes on their top 3 priorities. I think it is worthwhile from the standpoint that this is the first time all will be together with the chance to see/meet and hear from everyone, but it will take time to hear from everyone. I\'ve broken it up into 2 sections of an hour each. Without these sections, the Retreat would breathe ? with them it\'s tight though I have left padding in each section. I also am holding a place for up front for Susan Rice to present if she comes ? she has not rsvped. Please see below and attached and advise if there are other suggested changes. Bill Burns cannot attend the retreat and currently will give his update on Iran to Jim; we also will have Jim address Iraq in his overview too. Cdm Leadership Learning Retreat Department of State Blair House October 2, 2009 Notional Timeline 8:00am: 8:30am: 8:35am: Continental Breakfast Overview and Strategic Objectives for Retreat [CDM] Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration [HRC] o Priorities o Our Accomplishments To Date 8:50am The Next 6 Months ? On the Horizon (including Iraq/Iran) [Jim Steinberg] [10 min] ? The 2011 Budget Challenge [Jack Lew] [10 min] ? QDDR: Restoring Diplomacy/Elevating Dev [10 min]'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Presidents_Scholar',1,1,'2284 - C05763078.txt','Higher Education Dinner on August 17 - Proposed Guest ListHRC: Below is the recommended guest list for the August 17 Education Dinner. I solicited input from Nina F, AMS, and John. I think it\'s a good list but you should look through it ? it\'s long (19) b/c there likely will be a large number who will not be available in August given the academic calendar. We will work our way down it to get 12-14 outside attendees leaving about 6 seats for State. The guest list includes university and college presidents, scholars, public intellectuals and journalists who have thought creatively about the role higher education is playing and could play as part of smart diplomacy. Once you sign off on this guest list for invitations (so add or subject any), I will work with Anne-Marie to discuss format and assignments for folks for speaking.','Higher Education Dinner on August 17 - Proposed Guest ListHRC: Below is the recommended guest list for the August 17 Education Dinner. I solicited input from Nina F, AMS, and John. I think it\'s a good list but you should look through it ? it\'s long (19) b/c there likely will be a large number who will not be available in August given the academic calendar. We will work our way down it to get 12-14 outside attendees leaving about 6 seats for State. The guest list includes university and college presidents, scholars, public intellectuals and journalists who have thought creatively about the role higher education is playing and could play as part of \"smart diplomacy\". Once you sign off on this guest list for invitations (so add or subject any), I will work with Anne-Marie to discuss format and assignments for folks for speaking.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'President_of_Afghanistan',3,1,'1413 - C05761120.txt','Fyi before karzai callThis news just broke. Karzai call is at noon. Challenger withdraws from race to unseat Afghan president KABUL (Reuters) ? One of the top candidates expected to bid to unseat Afghan President Karzai withdrew abruptly from the election race, dealing a blow to opposition hopes of fielding a contender with a broad enough base to win. Gul Agha Sherzai, popular governor of Nangarhar Province and a former anti-Soviet guerrilla commander, had been in talks to head up a broad opposition ticket with two vice presidential candidates that would span ethnic lines. But he told a news conference that he had met Karzai and had been persuaded not to run.','Fyi before karzai callThis news just broke. Karzai call is at noon. Challenger withdraws from race to unseat Afghan president KABUL (Reuters) ? One of the top candidates expected to bid to unseat Afghan President Karzai withdrew abruptly from the election race, dealing a blow to opposition hopes of fielding a contender with a broad enough base to win. Gul Agha Sherzai, popular governor of Nangarhar Province and a former anti-Soviet guerrilla commander, had been in talks to head up a broad opposition ticket with two vice presidential candidates that would span ethnic lines. But he told a news conference that he had met Karzai and had been persuaded not to run.'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'President_of_Afghanistan',3,1,'2624 - C05764137.txt','(Reuters) Karzai rival claims he has half of Afghan voteKABUL, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai\'s chief rival Abdullah Abdullah said on Friday initial election results showed he had more than half of the vote needed to win in the first round and accused Karzai\'s camp of vote tampering. nc','(Reuters) Karzai rival claims he has half of Afghan voteKABUL, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai\'s chief rival Abdullah Abdullah said on Friday initial election results showed he had more than half of the vote needed to win in the first round and accused Karzai\'s camp of vote tampering. nc'),(6.725433722187782,6.725433722187782,2500,'President_of_Afghanistan',3,1,'2716 - C05764319.txt','(Reuters) Germany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talksGermany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talks BERLIN (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who is bidding to oust Angela Merkel as chancellor of Germany in September\'s election, said he wanted a timetable for a military pull-out from Afghanistan. Steinmeier said once it became clear who would lead Afghanistan after the election there, talks should begin over how long foreign troops should stay. We need to agree with the new Afghan president...how long international troops should remain in Afghanistan, he said at the sidelines of an election event in Dortmund on Saturday. 1\'2G','(Reuters) Germany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talksGermany\'s Steinmeier proposes Afghan pull-out talks BERLIN (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who is bidding to oust Angela Merkel as chancellor of Germany in September\'s election, said he wanted a timetable for a military pull-out from Afghanistan. Steinmeier said once it became clear who would lead Afghanistan after the election there, talks should begin over how long foreign troops should stay. \"We need to agree with the new Afghan president...how long international troops should remain in Afghanistan,\" he said at the sidelines of an election event in Dortmund on Saturday. 1\'2G'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'President_of_France',9,1,'2176 - C05762867.txt','Mauritanian President Resigns Peacefully as per Dakar Accords(SBU) Embassy Nouakchott reports President Abdallahi\'s expected resignation paves the way for July 18 elections organized by an interim government. The security situation remains stable. 80','Mauritanian President Resigns Peacefully as per Dakar Accords(SBU) Embassy Nouakchott reports President Abdallahi\'s expected resignation paves the way for July 18 elections organized by an interim government. The security situation remains stable. 80'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'President_of_France',9,1,'3021 - C05764887.txt','Jirns bilatsU asked who he met with today: Montenegrin Prime Minister Djukanovic Croatian Foreign Minister Jandrokovic Cypriot FM Kyprianou Serbian Foreign Minister Jeremic Swedish Foreign Minister Bildt Bosnian President Silajdzic Macedonian President Ivanov','Jirns bilatsU asked who he met with today: Montenegrin Prime Minister Djukanovic Croatian Foreign Minister Jandrokovic Cypriot FM Kyprianou Serbian Foreign Minister Jeremic Swedish Foreign Minister Bildt Bosnian President Silajdzic Macedonian President Ivanov'),(11.253642867034545,5.626821433517272,2500,'President_of_France',9,2,'3333 - C05765860.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, S5o Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(11.253642867034545,5.626821433517272,2500,'President_of_France',9,2,'3334 - C05765861.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(11.253642867034545,5.626821433517272,2500,'President_of_France',9,2,'3335 - C05765862.txt','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionStill working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(11.253642867034545,5.626821433517272,2500,'President_of_France',9,2,'3346 - C05765873.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, SSo Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(11.253642867034545,5.626821433517272,2500,'President_of_France',9,2,'3348 - C05765877.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(11.253642867034545,5.626821433517272,2500,'President_of_France',9,2,'3349 - C05765879.txt','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.','QuestionDRL did not have any more definitive sourcing on this. Does the below provide what you need? Still working this through, but here is where we are thus far: The majority of all countries that have direct presidential elections use a Two-Round system. The number appears to be at least 58. France, most Latin American countries, all five post-Soviet Central Asian republics, and many countries in francophone Africa use TRS to elect their presidents. Elsewhere in Africa the system is used by Angola, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe; in Europe, apart from France, it is used by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and it is found in Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Timor-Leste and Yemen. Can you find out for me how many countries require a run off election for their Presidents or Prime Ministers. Thx.'),(5.626821433517272,5.626821433517272,2500,'President_of_France',9,1,'3537 - C05766210.txt','Danish PM to become president of UN climate talksCOPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen will replace Danish minister Connie Hedegaard as president of the UN climate talks for a final summit session, the United Nations said. With so many heads of state and government having arrived it\'s appropriate that the Prime Minister of Denmark presides, Hedegaard told the 193- nation meeting. However, the Prime Minister has appointed me as his special representative and I will thus continue to negotiate the...outcome with my colleagues, she said. She said the move was procedural. Separately, Hedegaard has been criticized by African nations for favoring rich nations in the negotiations.','Danish PM to become president of UN climate talksCOPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen will replace Danish minister Connie Hedegaard as president of the UN climate talks for a final summit session, the United Nations said. \"With so many heads of state and government having arrived it\'s appropriate that the Prime Minister of Denmark presides,\" Hedegaard told the 193- nation meeting. \"However, the Prime Minister has appointed me as his special representative and I will thus continue to negotiate the...outcome with my colleagues,\" she said. She said the move was procedural. Separately, Hedegaard has been criticized by African nations for favoring rich nations in the negotiations.'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'President_of_Honduras',6,1,'2119 - C05762786.txt','OpEd I A Dose of Realism in Honsuras By Edward Schumacher-MatosVery interesting. This will appear in tomorrow\'s Post. Washington Post I A Dose of Realism in Honduras By Edward Schumacher-Matos Sunday, July 12, 2009 Sometimes you have to give political leaders credit. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are on the verge of achieving their own coup in Honduras and advancing American interests with a deftness not seen from Washington in many years. The president\'s reference to Honduras during his trip to Moscow reflects how the small Central American country is but a pawn as the administration pushes the reset button globally and in the hemisphere. Justice may not be totally served in Honduras, but the country is likely to end up better off anyway. America cannot and should not seek to impose any system of government on any other country, Obama said in Russia, nor would we presume to choose which party or individual should run a country. . . . Even as we meet here today, America supports now the restoration of the democratically elected president of Honduras, even though he has strongly opposed American policies. We do so not because we agree with him. We do so because we respect the universal principle that people should choose their own leaders.','OpEd I A Dose of Realism in Honsuras By Edward Schumacher-MatosVery interesting. This will appear in tomorrow\'s Post. Washington Post I A Dose of Realism in Honduras By Edward Schumacher-Matos Sunday, July 12, 2009 Sometimes you have to give political leaders credit. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are on the verge of achieving their own coup in Honduras and advancing American interests with a deftness not seen from Washington in many years. The president\'s reference to Honduras during his trip to Moscow reflects how the small Central American country is but a pawn as the administration pushes the reset button globally and in the hemisphere. Justice may not be totally served in Honduras, but the country is likely to end up better off anyway. \"America cannot and should not seek to impose any system of government on any other country,\" Obama said in Russia, \"nor would we presume to choose which party or individual should run a country. . . . Even as we meet here today, America supports now the restoration of the democratically elected president of Honduras, even though he has strongly opposed American policies. We do so not because we agree with him. We do so because we respect the universal principle that people should choose their own leaders.\"'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'President_of_Honduras',6,1,'2207 - C05762909.txt','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesAccording to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the President. U.S. Ambassador Llorens has received the same report in conversations with Zelaya\'s personal secretary. Embassy Tegucigalpa is convening their EAC. 91','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesAccording to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the President. U.S. Ambassador Llorens has received the same report in conversations with Zelaya\'s personal secretary. Embassy Tegucigalpa is convening their EAC. 91'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'President_of_Honduras',6,1,'2268 - C05763053.txt','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesI am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San ? Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? 96','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesI am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San ? Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? 96'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'President_of_Honduras',6,1,'2404 - C05763576.txt','Honduran President Zelaya in the United States (SBU)USUN New York reports Honduran President Zelaya arrived in New Jersey on a private Venezuelan aircraft and will address the United Nations at 1100 EDT. 121','Honduran President Zelaya in the United States (SBU)USUN New York reports Honduran President Zelaya arrived in New Jersey on a private Venezuelan aircraft and will address the United Nations at 1100 EDT. 121'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'President_of_Honduras',6,1,'3172 - C05765218.txt','(Reuters) Zelaya says pact to end Honduran crisis has failedTEGUCIGALPA - Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said an accord to end a political crisis has failed after de 1 facto leader Roberto Micheletti announced he would form a new cabinet without Zelaya. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(Reuters) Zelaya says pact to end Honduran crisis has failedTEGUCIGALPA - Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said an accord to end a political crisis has failed after de 1 facto leader Roberto Micheletti announced he would form a new cabinet without Zelaya. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(6.032286541626637,6.032286541626637,2500,'President_of_Honduras',6,1,'3174 - C05765220.txt','(Reuters) Zelaya says pact to end Honduran crisis has failedI will forward Hugo\'s latest note. As Monty Python would say, It\'s not dead yet. Big fight over forming national unity government. Both sides taking maximalist positions, and our friends in the region are not helping. Rio Group statement emboldened Zelaya and caused the de factos to dig in. We might need S and Secretary Solis to call Zelaya and convince him to participate in forming the unity government. Update? TEGUCIGALPA - Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said an accord to end a political crisis has failed after de facto leader Roberto Micheletti announced he would form a new cabinet without Zelaya. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','(Reuters) Zelaya says pact to end Honduran crisis has failedI will forward Hugo\'s latest note. As Monty Python would say, \"It\'s not dead yet.\" Big fight over forming national unity government. Both sides taking maximalist positions, and our friends in the region are not helping. Rio Group statement emboldened Zelaya and caused the de factos to dig in. We might need S and Secretary Solis to call Zelaya and convince him to participate in forming the unity government. Update? TEGUCIGALPA - Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said an accord to end a political crisis has failed after de facto leader Roberto Micheletti announced he would form a new cabinet without Zelaya. Igor Krayman Operations Specialist Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'President_of_Iran',1,1,'3202 - C05765552.txt','Hikers in Iran HikersMr. Reines: Here\'s the latest ticker we have. We are reaching out to NEA for more context and will pass it on once we get it. Greg Macris, SWO Iran charges three detained Americans with espionage (Adds background) TEHRAN, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Iran has charged three detained U.S. citizens with espionage, the official IRNA news agency quoted a judiciary official as saying on Monday. The three are charged with espionage. Investigations continue into the three detained Americans in Iran, Tehran general prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi said. The three were held after they strayed into Iran from northern Iraq at the end of July. The three, Shane Bauer, 27, Sarah Shourd, 31, and Josh Fattal, 27, crossed into Iranian territory nearly two months ago. Their families say they strayed across the border accidentally. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad suggested in an interview with the American television network NBC in September that the Americans\' release might be linked to the release of Iranian diplomats he said were being held by U.S. troops in Iraq. Under Iran\'s Islamic sharia law, espionage is punishable by death. (Reporting by Ramin Mostafavi, Writing by Parisa Hafezi) Do you have anything on the below? The 3 detained hikers in Iran were charged with espionage?','Hikers in Iran HikersMr. Reines: Here\'s the latest ticker we have. We are reaching out to NEA for more context and will pass it on once we get it. Greg Macris, SWO Iran charges three detained Americans with espionage (Adds background) TEHRAN, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Iran has charged three detained U.S. citizens with espionage, the official IRNA news agency quoted a judiciary official as saying on Monday. \"The three are charged with espionage. Investigations continue into the three detained Americans in Iran,\" Tehran general prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi said. The three were held after they strayed into Iran from northern Iraq at the end of July. The three, Shane Bauer, 27, Sarah Shourd, 31, and Josh Fattal, 27, crossed into Iranian territory nearly two months ago. Their families say they strayed across the border accidentally. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad suggested in an interview with the American television network NBC in September that the Americans\' release might be linked to the release of Iranian diplomats he said were being held by U.S. troops in Iraq. Under Iran\'s Islamic sharia law, espionage is punishable by death. (Reporting by Ramin Mostafavi, Writing by Parisa Hafezi) Do you have anything on the below? The 3 detained hikers in Iran were charged with espionage?'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'President_of_Israel',1,1,'3342 - C05765869.txt','(Haartez) Peres collapses during function in Tel AvivMedia reports Israeli President Peres collapsed at an event in Tel Aviv this evening. President S\'iliiT?011 Peres collapsed on Saturday night during a question-and-answer session for young executives at the Rabin Center in Tel Aviv. The 86-year-old president fainted and collapsed on the lectern during the last question. He recovered consciousness after a fedV seconds, at which point he was taken to a side room where Magen David Adorn medics treated him. The president\'s personal physician later rushed to the scene. After the incident, people close to Peres told Haaretz that he was feeling good, that he left the hall walking, and that he hat a protracted debate with his aides about whether to go to hospital, which the president refused to do. Peres was ultimately taken to the Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer for further treatment. Hillary Thompson Senior Watch Officer 202-647-1312 104','(Haartez) Peres collapses during function in Tel AvivMedia reports Israeli President Peres collapsed at an event in Tel Aviv this evening. President S\'iliiT?011 Peres collapsed on Saturday night during a question-and-answer session for young executives at the Rabin Center in Tel Aviv. The 86-year-old president fainted and collapsed on the lectern during the last question. He recovered consciousness after a fedV seconds, at which point he was taken to a side room where Magen David Adorn medics treated him. The president\'s personal physician later rushed to the scene. After the incident, people close to Peres told Haaretz that he was feeling \"good,\" that he left the hall walking, and that he hat a protracted debate with his aides about whether to go to hospital, which the president refused to do. Peres was ultimately taken to the Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer for further treatment. Hillary Thompson Senior Watch Officer 202-647-1312 104'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'President_of_Russia',4,1,'1080 - C05760321.txt','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall, he was expected to say that Reagan\'s constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H','Re:I will miss you since I don\'t return until the 20th but I will look forward to what you and Bill (and others w you) think about what, if anything, we can do in the Middle East under the current conditions. All the best. H In DC until Friday, with board meeting, leaving that afternoon for Jerusalem (with Martin, Jim Steinberg, and others for the Saban Forum, where Bill will be as well), back on Tuesday. Safe travels. Below are my 2 cents worth on Berlin.... The Four Who Ended the Cold War Diplomacy <http://www.brookings.edu/topics/diplomacy.aspx>, Europe <http://www.brookings.eduitopicsieurope.aspx> Strobe Talbott <http://www.brookings.edu/experts/talbotts.aspx>, President, The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution November 09, 2009 ? The twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9 has become, in the minds and pronouncements of many, a celebration of Ronald Reagan\'s starring role in the demise of the Evil Empire. For example, a new book by Romesh Ratnesar (Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War) argues that the four-word dare that Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev in June 1987 catalyzed the forces that led to collapse of the East German regime a little more than two years later. In a speech that Newt Gingrich gave on the anniversary titled, \"The Victory of the Cross: How Spiritual Renewal Helped Topple the Berlin Wall,\" he was expected to say that Reagan\'s \"constant moral and material support for the cause of freedom\" undermined the Iron Curtain. But the real world-historical hero of that whole episode was Mikhail Gorbachev himself. If he had lost out in 1985 to any of his rivals for the top job in the Kremlin?the Moscow or Leningrad party chiefs, for example?we\'d probably still have a cold war and, quite possibly, a divided Berlin. Gorbachev, now 78, made an appearance at the commemorative ceremonies in Berlin on Monday, as did Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. Two other decisive figures were Reagan\'s and Gorbachev\'s successors. President George H.W. Bush served as a calm?and calming?air traffic controller, guiding an increasingly dispirited Gorbachev as he piloted the Soviet state in for a soft landing on the ash heap of history. Was in Berlin, which was moving and drenching and am now in Singapore. Are you around in DC this week? We\'re due for another catch up call. H'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'President_of_Russia',4,1,'2887 - C05764643.txt','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a','MD opedApparently you can\'t get away from me. We\'re sharing the FT op-ed page tomorrow. Here\'s my piece.... Thanks again for Friday. Much favorable comment. Good luck at the UNGA. President Barack Obama\'s announcement of a new system.for protecting America\'s allies against Iranian missiles has ignited charges that he is scaling back the one he inherited from George W. Bush as a concession to the Russians. In fact, the Obama plan is a big improvement on the Bush one, and it is designed to counter an evolving Iranian threat, not to mollify Russian anxieties. Mr Bush\'s decision to put 10 missile interceptors in Poland and an associated radar in the Czech Republic was based on a concern that Iran was developing long-range rockets that could hit the US. The Bush system would have been less effective against shorter- range Iranian missiles, and it would have left much of Europe, notably including America\'s ally Turkey, unprotected. Over the last several years, the Iranians have shifted their efforts from developing a few long-range rockets to deploying large numbers of shorter-range ones that pose an immediate danger to southeastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as to US forces stationed there. Unlike Mr Bush\'s, Mr Obama\'s plan will quickly field a missile-defence capability to address an existing threat. It can be upgraded to deal with longer-range Iranian missiles in the future. The Central Europeans who have reacted to the decision with apprehension or alarm should recognize that the replacement of a conceptually flawed plan with a more credible one strengthens the bonds of transatlantic defence. The view from Moscow has been clouded by outright paranoia. Military experts there suspected that the US rockets in Poland, while advertised as defensive, could be used offensively, even pre-emptively, against Russia. Laying to rest that far-fetched scenario was not the prime motivation for Mr Obama\'s decision, nor should it have been. However, by removing what has been a gratuitous irritant in bilateral relations, the president has improved the prospects for US-Russian arms control negotiations now underway in Geneva. Those talks could produce by December a new treaty reducing numbers of strategic - that is, intercontinental ? weapons. If ratified by the US Senate (which will not be easy, given the ferocity of the partisan wars in Washington), the US and Russia will be on track for further reductions in the future. Mr Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who are due to meet in New York this week, have jointly called for the eventual goal of eliminating nuclear weapons. As they and their successors take steps in that direction, they will have to grapple with a'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'President_of_Russia',4,1,'3024 - C05764892.txt','Guardian front page tomorrow also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen. But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable. Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time. He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution. In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. My sight is not at all deteriorating, he told NBC.','Guardian front page tomorrow; also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: \"I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen.\" But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: \"In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable.\" Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting \"the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time\". He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. \"I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution.\" In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. \"My sight is not at all deteriorating,\" he told NBC.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'President_of_Russia',4,1,'3355 - C05765887.txt','(Reuters) Russia will help U.S. reach Afghan peace-MedvedevRussia will help U.S. reach Afghan peace-Medvedev ROME (Reuters) - Russia is willing to do its part to help the United States and Europe achieve peace in Afghanistan, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday. We are obliged to help in Afghanistan ... we are ready to support the efforts of our partners ... there will be a contribution from us, Medvedev told a news conference in Rome.','(Reuters) Russia will help U.S. reach Afghan peace-MedvedevRussia will help U.S. reach Afghan peace-Medvedev ROME (Reuters) - Russia is willing to do its part to help the United States and Europe achieve peace in Afghanistan, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday. \"We are obliged to help in Afghanistan ... we are ready to support the efforts of our partners ... there will be a contribution from us,\" Medvedev told a news conference in Rome.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'President_of_South_Korea',1,1,'1665 - C05761563.txt','Former South Korean President Roh Dead At 62Fyi (SBU) Embassy Seoul reports former President Roh Moo-hyun died in a fall while mountain climbing. Roh was under inversigation for bribery. 41','Former South Korean President Roh Dead At 62Fyi (SBU) Embassy Seoul reports former President Roh Moo-hyun died in a fall while mountain climbing. Roh was under inversigation for bribery. 41'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'President_of_Sri_Lanka',1,1,'1611 - C05761456.txt','Mini Schedule, Thursday May 21st8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Attending: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, Andrew and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15 am PHONE CALL w/SRI LANKAN PRESIDENT RAJAPAKSA 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/ANGOLAN FOREIGN MINISTER ANSUNCAO 11:30 am AFONSO dos ANJOS Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:45 am MEETING w/JOINT SUMMIT WORKING GROUP 12:45 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official Photo at top. 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/RICHARD MORNINGSTAR, SPECIAL ENVOY 2:00 pm FOR EURASIAN ENERGY Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm BILATERAL w/TANZANIAN PRESIDENT JAKAYA MRISHO 2:30 pm KIKWETE Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding Contact: Desk James Liddle x75652, cell-202-255-7306 2:45 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ANNE-MARIE SLAUGHTER 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:05 pm DEPART State Department En route White House 4:10 pm ARRIVE White House','Mini Schedule, Thursday May 21st8:15 am DEPART Private Residence En route State Department 8:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office Attending: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, Andrew and Lona 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:15 am PHONE CALL w/SRI LANKAN PRESIDENT RAJAPAKSA 10:30 am Secretary\'s Office 10:30 am PRIVATE MEETING 10:45 am Secretary\'s Office 11:00 am BILATERAL w/ANGOLAN FOREIGN MINISTER ANSUNCAO 11:30 am AFONSO dos ANJOS Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 11:45 am MEETING w/JOINT SUMMIT WORKING GROUP 12:45 pm Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official Photo at top. 12:45 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/RICHARD MORNINGSTAR, SPECIAL ENVOY 2:00 pm FOR EURASIAN ENERGY Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm BILATERAL w/TANZANIAN PRESIDENT JAKAYA MRISHO 2:30 pm KIKWETE Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding Contact: Desk James Liddle x75652, cell-202-255-7306 2:45 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ANNE-MARIE SLAUGHTER 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:05 pm DEPART State Department En route White House 4:10 pm ARRIVE White House'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'President_of_Syria',1,1,'1596 - C05761435.txt','Syrian presidents brotherOk. Are you going back tonight? You ok with this condolence cable for Syrian president assad? He brother died after a long illness. Dear Mr. President: Sincerely yours,','Syrian presidents brotherOk. Are you going back tonight? You ok with this condolence cable for Syrian president assad? He brother died after a long illness. Dear Mr. President: Sincerely yours,'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'President_of_the_European_Council',1,1,'3614 - C05766357.txt','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a declaration of war by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was a bit strong. Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a clear mark of hostility. Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place, Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a \"declaration of war\" by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was \"a bit strong\". Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a \"clear mark of hostility\". \"Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place,\" Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'President_of_the_European_Union',1,1,'3614 - C05766357.txt','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a declaration of war by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was a bit strong. Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a clear mark of hostility. Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place, Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a \"declaration of war\" by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was \"a bit strong\". Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a \"clear mark of hostility\". \"Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place,\" Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'1093 - C05760344.txt','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingWhat is the Bolton letter about the ICC refer to? Sensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingWhat is the Bolton letter about the ICC refer to? Sensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks; they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options; he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya'),(6.6045148675793035,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,2,'1141 - C05760404.txt','Mini scheduleTell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am 11:25 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 1:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30pm SCHEDULING W/HUMA AND LONA 2:00pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 2:30 pm 3:30 pm 3:50 pm 3:55 pm OFFICE TIME Secretary\'s Office BILATERAL w/SAUDI FOREIGN MINISTER PRINCE SAUD AL FAISAL James Madison Room, 8th Floor, *Camera Spray at Top PHOTO w/ BOARD OF GAYS AND LESBIANS IN FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES Secretary\'s Outer Office 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/ALGERIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MOURAD 4:30 pm MEDELCI Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at bottom. 4:30pm BRIEFING w/RICH VERMA AND TODD STERN Can you pis send me a copy for today?','Mini scheduleTell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am 11:25 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 1:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department 1:30pm SCHEDULING W/HUMA AND LONA 2:00pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 2:30 pm 3:30 pm 3:50 pm 3:55 pm OFFICE TIME Secretary\'s Office BILATERAL w/SAUDI FOREIGN MINISTER PRINCE SAUD AL FAISAL James Madison Room, 8th Floor, *Camera Spray at Top PHOTO w/ BOARD OF GAYS AND LESBIANS IN FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES Secretary\'s Outer Office 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/ALGERIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MOURAD 4:30 pm MEDELCI Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at bottom. 4:30pm BRIEFING w/RICH VERMA AND TODD STERN Can you pis send me a copy for today?'),(6.6045148675793035,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,2,'1142 - C05760405.txt','Mini schedulePls tell Huma and all I\'m still in the lunch so apologize ti Saud. Will do Tell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER 11:25 am SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM 12:15 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM 1:15 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department Can you pls send me a copy for today?','Mini schedulePls tell Huma and all I\'m still in the lunch so apologize ti Saud. Will do Tell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER 11:25 am SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER 12:00 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:00 pm PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM 12:15 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office 12:15 pm PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM 1:15 pm RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm ARRIVE State Department Can you pls send me a copy for today?'),(6.6045148675793035,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,2,'1145 - C05760408.txt','Mini scheduleComing now. Where should I go? Will do Tell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am 11:25 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am 12:00 pm 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 1:15 pm POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm . ARRIVE State Department Can you pls send me a copy for today?','Mini scheduleComing now. Where should I go? Will do Tell Lona I\'m running late but want to reschedule Lona and Huma. 11:00 am 11:25 am UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 11:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 11:30 am ARRIVE White House 11:30 am 12:00 pm 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:15 pm 1:15 pm POTUS BILATERAL w/TURKISH PRIME MINISTER RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY w/ TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Oval Office PRESIDENT\'S WORKING LUNCH FOR TURKISH PM RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN Cabinet Room 1:20 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 1:25 pm . ARRIVE State Department Can you pls send me a copy for today?'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'1186 - C05760478.txt','ScheduleI may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?','ScheduleI may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'1192 - C05760488.txt','ScheduleAlso, once we know what time I need to be in DC, I\'ll need a shuttle time. And I want to lock in my return to NY on Thursday. Do you know what time I can take a shuttle on Thursday? Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?','ScheduleAlso, once we know what time I need to be in DC, I\'ll need a shuttle time. And I want to lock in my return to NY on Thursday. Do you know what time I can take a shuttle on Thursday? Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'1203 - C05760505.txt','Ops will reach you on berry approx 2:45 to connect u to potus.Would you pls call my berry so I know the ringer works?','Ops will reach you on berry approx 2:45 to connect u to potus.Would you pls call my berry so I know the ringer works?'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'1210 - C05760515.txt','Undeliverable: Memo potus will reference will be waiting at whitehaven when you get there. Undeliverable: Memo potus will reference will be waiting at.whitehaven when you get there.Just searching my emails too and see I got an undeliverable message when I emailed you earlier. Very strange. First time that\'s ever happened.','Undeliverable: Memo potus will reference will be waiting at whitehaven when you get there. Undeliverable: Memo potus will reference will be waiting at.whitehaven when you get there.Just searching my emails too and see I got an undeliverable message when I emailed you earlier. Very strange. First time that\'s ever happened.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'1218 - C05760526.txt','Speechsullivanij@state.gov B6 Thanks for all your hard work on this difficult speech to get it as right as possible. Here are a few comments and questions: We need to work in reference and quotes from POTUS Nobel speech near the top. I haven\'t read it yet so not sure what\'s most appriopriate. Since the speech alluded to some of the same ground, should we be explicit in asserting that this speech further clarifies/expands/explains what this Admin means by human rights? The points about us not being perfect and the existence of evil in the POTUS speech should be woven in more here too. For example, in discussion on p.7 about Japanese internment, etc. In the section about supporting individual defenders, should mention that we did that thru State Dept ceremony honoring brave women and applaud others like Vital Voices and RFK memorial who do same. Tell story about how I was asked to mention the name of a Guatemala activist in my sppech to the parliament there because the attention might literally save her life. Look forward to further discussion later today.','Speechsullivanij@state.gov B6 Thanks for all your hard work on this difficult speech to get it as right as possible. Here are a few comments and questions: We need to work in reference and quotes from POTUS Nobel speech near the top. I haven\'t read it yet so not sure what\'s most appriopriate. Since the speech alluded to some of the same ground, should we be explicit in asserting that this speech further clarifies/expands/explains what this Admin means by human rights? The points about us not being perfect and the existence of evil in the POTUS speech should be woven in more here too. For example, in discussion on p.7 about Japanese internment, etc. In the section about supporting individual defenders, should mention that we did that thru State Dept ceremony honoring brave women and applaud others like Vital Voices and RFK memorial who do same. Tell story about how I was asked to mention the name of a Guatemala activist in my sppech to the parliament there because the attention might literally save her life. Look forward to further discussion later today.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'1229 - C05760538.txt','InterviewIn thinking about the Kissinger interview, the only issue I think that might be raised is that I see POTUS at least once a week while K saw Nixon everyday. Of course, if I were dealing w that POTUS I\'d probably camp in his office to prevent him from doing something problematic. Do you see this as a problem?','InterviewIn thinking about the Kissinger interview, the only issue I think that might be raised is that I see POTUS at least once a week while K saw Nixon everyday. Of course, if I were dealing w that POTUS I\'d probably camp in his office to prevent him from doing something problematic. Do you see this as a problem?'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'1272 - C05760642.txt','Re:Calling now. POTUS hasn\'t called yet.','Re:Calling now. POTUS hasn\'t called yet.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'1296 - C05760683.txt','Mexico trip reportAttachments: Mexico trip report.docx Attached is a draft of your Mexico trip report to POTUS. I\'m also sending it by fax. I look forward to incorporating your edits. 1Q','Mexico trip reportAttachments: Mexico trip report.docx Attached is a draft of your Mexico trip report to POTUS. I\'m also sending it by fax. I look forward to incorporating your edits. 1Q'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'1323 - C05760717.txt','Note to S on Summit Preparation Note to Son Summit PreparationThis is very good. I would like to give set up speech next week-on Wed--the day POTUS goes to Mexico. A preview of memo coming to you officially in hard copy today: Dear Cheryl and Jake, Attached pse find my additions to the memo that Tom and Jeff sent on Friday afternoon. They have not had a chance to go over this ? I sent it a couple of hours ago but I\'m hoping people have better things to do on Sunday afternoon. I don\'t think there is anything I added that they would disagree w/ so propose that this go to S tonight. AM 54','Note to S on Summit Preparation Note to Son Summit PreparationThis is very good. I would like to give set up speech next week-on Wed--the day POTUS goes to Mexico. A preview of memo coming to you officially in hard copy today: Dear Cheryl and Jake, Attached pse find my additions to the memo that Tom and Jeff sent on Friday afternoon. They have not had a chance to go over this ? I sent it a couple of hours ago but I\'m hoping people have better things to do on Sunday afternoon. I don\'t think there is anything I added that they would disagree w/ so propose that this go to S tonight. AM 54'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'1327 - C05760722.txt','Mexico trip reportSounds good. Thx. I won\'t get you revisions until tomorrow. Attached is a draft of your Mexico trip report to POTUS. I\'m also sending it by fax. I look forward to incorporating your edits. 20','Mexico trip reportSounds good. Thx. I won\'t get you revisions until tomorrow. Attached is a draft of your Mexico trip report to POTUS. I\'m also sending it by fax. I look forward to incorporating your edits. 20'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'133 - C05739714.txt','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadIn car driving so can in a bit Very nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Taley on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign, It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue, Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack.','Bloomberg: Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says DadIn car driving so can in a bit Very nice. Can you talk? Libyan Ambassador\'s Death Not a Political Issue, Says Dad By Margaret Taley on October 14, 2012 BusinessWeek Bloomberg News The father of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya who was killed in the attack in Benghazi last month, said his son\'s death shouldn\'t be politicized in the presidential campaign, \"It would really be abhorrent to make this into a campaign issue,\" Jan Stevens, 77, said in a telephone interview from his home in Loomis, California, as he prepares for a memorial service for his son next week. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, has criticized President Barack Obama for not providing adequate security in Libya, saying the administration has left the country exposed to a deadly terrorist attack.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'1380 - C05760837.txt','Fried TurkeyMadam Secretary, Thanks again. n1send the Princeton speech text to Jake. On Libya, I did talk to New York -- the Libyans did not object to our text in the end, and we\'re on track for adoption of statement this afternoon. All best, Bill Ifs a pleasure working w you and I\'m both delighted and honored to call you a colleague. I also would like to read your Princeton speech which the article referenced. In addition, I\'d welcome your ideas about how best to identify and promote the next generation of Bill Burns FS0s. That is one of my reform goals. On another matter, we are in good shape at the UN on the DPRK Pres. Statement except for the Libyans. Would you pls contact Susan Rice to get briefed and advise what we should do to get them on board. Thx. H From: Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:21:22 -0400 Madam Secretary, Many thanks for the very generous comments you made to The Washington Times about me. The whole article was much more than I deserved (or wanted), but what you said really means a lot. It\'s an honor to work for you. Hope you\'re having a great Easter holiday, Bill Bill--Did you talk w White House about Dan going w POTUS to Turkey? (Pls forgive the bad pun in title!) HRC The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!','Fried TurkeyMadam Secretary, Thanks again. n1send the Princeton speech text to Jake. On Libya, I did talk to New York -- the Libyans did not object to our text in the end, and we\'re on track for adoption of statement this afternoon. All best, Bill Ifs a pleasure working w you and I\'m both delighted and honored to call you a colleague. I also would like to read your Princeton speech which the article referenced. In addition, I\'d welcome your ideas about how best to identify and promote the next generation of \"Bill Burns FS0s\". That is one of my reform goals. On another matter, we are in good shape at the UN on the DPRK Pres. Statement except for the Libyans. Would you pls contact Susan Rice to get briefed and advise what we should do to get them on board. Thx. H From: Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:21:22 -0400 Madam Secretary, Many thanks for the very generous comments you made to The Washington Times about me. The whole article was much more than I deserved (or wanted), but what you said really means a lot. It\'s an honor to work for you. Hope you\'re having a great Easter holiday, Bill Bill--Did you talk w White House about Dan going w POTUS to Turkey? (Pls forgive the bad pun in title!) HRC The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'1474 - C05761222.txt','NYT EditorialAnd also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do some deep soul-searching and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.','NYT EditorialAnd also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal; that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: HRC should come. Danes expect all day Thursday for discussions with and among leaders to resolve open issues. Discussed this with Danish leaders today. Think this very important. This is looking more and more difficult, so I\'m certainly not promising success. But bad if we don\'t try full out. Thanks pal. See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed. Beijing\'s recent pledge to slow the growth in emissions seemed like a positive shift in attitude. Then on Tuesday, in a surprising show of defensiveness, China\'s top negotiator, Su Wei, said the greatest burden rested with the industrialized countries and jumped on the United States, Japan and the European Union for not being aggressive enough. Another Chinese official urged Washington to do \"some deep soul-searching\" and improve its proposal. Todd Stern, the chief American negotiator, responded correctly: With emissions in many industrialized countries peaking or declining, just about all of the growth in greenhouse gases is expected to come from the developing world between now and 2030, half from China. Rich nations must still reduce emissions sharply, Mr. Stern said, but \"there is no way to solve this problem by giving the major developing countries a pass.\"'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'1483 - C05761242.txt','ScheduleRELEASE IN PART B6 Can you map out what this would look like and check w Jake again to ask what I would be doing before and after POTUS arrived. I defer to Huma on Copenhagen and Lisa. We do have a draft letter ready for Dave\'s service. Can we get Lisa\'s lunch rescheduled to before or after? And I\'d have to do a letter for Dave\'s service. What are the logisitics? Are there rooms for us if we take a smaller group? Thursday and Friday are very light -- essentially you would miss Lisa Caputo\'s lunch, Dave Stone\'s service on Thursday Nothing on Friday. As for Wednesday, they are scheduling a PC from 5-6:30pm (at least we have been told to hold that time). That is the last item on your schedule that day. What happens to my schedule if I have to go to Copenhagen, probably Wed-Fri?','ScheduleRELEASE IN PART B6 Can you map out what this would look like and check w Jake again to ask what I would be doing before and after POTUS arrived. I defer to Huma on Copenhagen and Lisa. We do have a draft letter ready for Dave\'s service. Can we get Lisa\'s lunch rescheduled to before or after? And I\'d have to do a letter for Dave\'s service. What are the logisitics? Are there rooms for us if we take a smaller group? Thursday and Friday are very light -- essentially you would miss Lisa Caputo\'s lunch, Dave Stone\'s service on Thursday Nothing on Friday. As for Wednesday, they are scheduling a PC from 5-6:30pm (at least we have been told to hold that time). That is the last item on your schedule that day. What happens to my schedule if I have to go to Copenhagen, probably Wed-Fri?'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'1535 - C05761329.txt','Mini Schedule Thursday, 4/23/098:10 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 8:30 am En route Rayburn House Office Building . 8:30 am ARRIVE Rayburn House Office Building 9:00 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 12:00 pm ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS Rayburn H.O.B. Room 2359 12:05 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:25 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR POTUS/VP MEETING 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:50 pm VIDEOTAPE MESSAGE FOR WORLD MALARIA DAY (T) 2:00 pm Marshall Room 2:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ANN HENRY 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/THAI FOREIGN MINISTER KASIT PIROMYA 3:00pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding 3:15 pm REMARKS AT TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY EVENT 3:45 pm Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Called for 3:00 PM. 3:50 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 3:55 pm ARRIVE White House 4:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VP BIDEN 4:30 pm Oval Office 4:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 4:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 4:40 pm OFFICE TIME 5:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:15 pm MEETING w/THE AGA KHAN, SPLRTUAL LEADER OF 5:35 pm SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI MUSLIMS Secretary\'s Office *Official Photo preceding meeting 5:45 pm MEETING w/BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED NATIONS 6:15 pm FOUNDATION James Monroe Rill, 8th Floor (T). Official Photo preceding mtg. 6:25 pm PHOTO OP w/DANISH MINISTER FOR DEVELOPMENT 26','Mini Schedule Thursday, 4/23/098:10 am CONFERENCE CALL w/HEARING PREP TEAM 8:30 am En route Rayburn House Office Building . 8:30 am ARRIVE Rayburn House Office Building 9:00 am TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 12:00 pm ON STATE/FOREIGN OPERATIONS Rayburn H.O.B. Room 2359 12:05 pm DEPART Rayburn House Office Building *En route State Department 12:20 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:25 pm PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 12:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm PRE-BRIEF FOR POTUS/VP MEETING 1:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:50 pm VIDEOTAPE MESSAGE FOR WORLD MALARIA DAY (T) 2:00 pm Marshall Room 2:00 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ANN HENRY 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm BILATERAL w/THAI FOREIGN MINISTER KASIT PIROMYA 3:00pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding 3:15 pm REMARKS AT TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY EVENT 3:45 pm Dean Acheson Auditorium, First Floor *Called for 3:00 PM. 3:50 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 3:55 pm ARRIVE White House 4:00 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VP BIDEN 4:30 pm Oval Office 4:35 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 4:40 pm ARRIVE State Department 4:40 pm OFFICE TIME 5:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:15 pm MEETING w/THE AGA KHAN, SPLRTUAL LEADER OF 5:35 pm SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI MUSLIMS Secretary\'s Office *Official Photo preceding meeting 5:45 pm MEETING w/BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED NATIONS 6:15 pm FOUNDATION James Monroe Rill, 8th Floor (T). Official Photo preceding mtg. 6:25 pm PHOTO OP w/DANISH MINISTER FOR DEVELOPMENT 26'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'1554 - C05761357.txt','Bill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official Bill Clinton tope UN special envoy to Haiti: UN officialBill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official UNITED NATIONS, May 18 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon plans to name former U.S. President Bill Clinton as his special envoy to Haiti, U.N. officials said on Monday, in a move that could attract investment in the Western Hemisphere\'s poorest nation and help stabilize the country. The announcement is expected to come soon, one U.N. official told Reuters on condition of anonymity. The official said a formal announcement could come as early as Tuesday. Clinton, who has galvanized efforts to help the impoverished Caribbean nation recover from the devastating impact of four hurricanes last year, accompanied Ban on a trip to Haiti earlier this year. Several other diplomats confirmed the appointment of the former president, who is trying to help Haiti through his Clinton Global Initiative foundation Andrea Garet, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 2','Bill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official Bill Clinton tope UN special envoy to Haiti: UN officialBill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti: UN official UNITED NATIONS, May 18 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon plans to name former U.S. President Bill Clinton as his special envoy to Haiti, U.N. officials said on Monday, in a move that could attract investment in the Western Hemisphere\'s poorest nation and help stabilize the country. \"The announcement is expected to come soon,\" one U.N. official told Reuters on condition of anonymity. The official said a formal announcement could come as early as Tuesday. Clinton, who has galvanized efforts to help the impoverished Caribbean nation recover from the devastating impact of four hurricanes last year, accompanied Ban on a trip to Haiti earlier this year. Several other diplomats confirmed the appointment of the former president, who is trying to help Haiti through his Clinton Global Initiative foundation Andrea Garet, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 2'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'1580 - C05761408.txt','In case you missed thisThis was on Paul Krugman\'s blog yesterday. I, for one, enjoyed it. Hope you\'re very well Hillary. May 19, 2009, 7:35 am Ahem Politico: Health care could soon go the way of the automobile, with users having no choice but to buy insurance coverage. Within four years, every American could be required to own health insurance or pay their way through tax penalties. The odds of such a sea change rose last week when chief Democratic and Republican Senate negotiators on a health care bill acknowledged that many on the Finance Committee considered the so-called individual mandate essential to lower insurance costs for those who already have coverage. President Barack Obama didn\'t embrace the individual mandate during the campaign, which means he would essentially start from scratch in terms of selling the idea to voters. The mandate was a central policy difference with Hillary Clinton, who argued that a mandate was the only way to achieve universal coverage. Obama disagreed, saying enough people would purchase insurance voluntarily if the costs could be brought down. Progressive policy experts widely agreed that Obama\'s plan would have left out about 15 million people. Clinton, with an assist from New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, regularly assailed Obama for his no-mandate position. Actually, I don\'t care who gets credit, as long as we actually get universal health care.','In case you missed thisThis was on Paul Krugman\'s blog yesterday. I, for one, enjoyed it. Hope you\'re very well Hillary. May 19, 2009, 7:35 am Ahem Politico: Health care could soon go the way of the automobile, with users having no choice but to buy insurance coverage. Within four years, every American could be required to own health insurance or pay their way through tax penalties. The odds of such a sea change rose last week when chief Democratic and Republican Senate negotiators on a health care bill acknowledged that many on the Finance Committee considered the so-called individual mandate essential to lower insurance costs for those who already have coverage. President Barack Obama didn\'t embrace the individual mandate during the campaign, which means he would essentially start from scratch in terms of selling the idea to voters. The mandate was a central policy difference with Hillary Clinton, who argued that a mandate was the only way to achieve universal coverage. Obama disagreed, saying enough people would purchase insurance voluntarily if the costs could be brought down. Progressive policy experts widely agreed that Obama\'s plan would have left out about 15 million people. Clinton, with an assist from New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, regularly assailed Obama for his no-mandate position. Actually, I don\'t care who gets credit, as long as we actually get universal health care.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'1610 - C05761453.txt','GoodwinFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Thanks, Cheryl.. Goodwin met with Feinstein this evening and it sounds like it went really well.. It was definitely a very preliminary conversation, but also very good to get the opportunity for Feinstein to meet and get to know Goodwin.. Thank you and HRC again for all of your help! On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:46 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: Feinstein promised hrc to meet with him and that she would give him primary consideration. She knows he is imp to hrc and that hrc thinks he us her kind of scholar and judge. On note - if hand written, send to my home and 1 will hand to her if electronic - same, email to me and 1 will hand to her Hi Cheryl - came back to several messages from Feinstein\'s office wanting to set up a meeting with Goodwin.* Sounds like HRC must have spoken with her.* Feinstein wants to meet Goodwin tomorrow evening. Anything we should know before the meeting? Thanks again for everything!, Also, Goodwin wants to write a thank you note to HRC.0 Where can he send it so that it gets to her? xo, Ann On Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 3:02 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: *****41404 4.44404 Thanks, Cheryl.* I\'m attaching two different sets of talking points - one for Greg Craig, stressing Goodwin\'s progressive and activist credentials - and the other for Feinstein, stressing his moderation.. We have heard that Feinstein needs assurance that Goodwin isn\'t too liberal. 414044340 444444.Thanks again for helping in this very major way., your plate and HRC\'s....so thank you, thank you, thank you! 0.400.0 44444.4, 4- 4444444 On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 5:05 PM, AnnMOLeary 4$4 444More of a liberal? I\'ll do two sets and send it back tonight. 444444. 04440454 Sent from my iPhone .44.444 .444444 On Mar 19, 2009, at 4:57 PM, Cheryl Mills Greg is an more of an ideologue What do you think about using the lead sentences in each point only--deleting the narrative Or is the problem more fundamental? Then I need a little help about what would go to the heart of greg\'s interests .44440.*AAA**. .44.44.-. 44$444?$444$44 Here is my fear about these points - they are likely to repel rather than compel greg they will 40434.434. \'4444444+444444 Cheryl 4443444. .444444 .44+044THANK YOU.* It would be terrific if HRC could make these calls.. If possible, it would be great if she could also call Feinstein because we are hoping Feinstein will not just bless, but affirmatively support Goodwin\'s nomination. 4444.44 .44444. .04340440+44444 I\'m pasting the talking points below and attaching them in Word.. I\'m also attaching Goodwin\'s bio/resume if you need it. 044.04. 444444444544444 I can\'t thank you enough!! 44434.44> 44.4444 4****44 4,44>A4,44-Ann *****4?4, 4444444> 44444444444444Key talking points for HRC.s calls to POTUS, Greg Craig and Senator Feinstein recommending Goodwin Liu for a nomination to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals .40..44* 4404..4 +444+44 44454 Goodwin is a widely respected, first-rate legal scholar. I know this first-hand -4. - -+44.44 .44.440 A40.44.44 --0016364c716b92d97404664f2917--','GoodwinFyi Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Thanks, Cheryl.. Goodwin met with Feinstein this evening and it sounds like it went really well.. It was definitely a very preliminary conversation, but also very good to get the opportunity for Feinstein to meet and get to know Goodwin.. Thank you and HRC again for all of your help! On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:46 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: Feinstein promised hrc to meet with him and that she would give him primary consideration. She knows he is imp to hrc and that hrc thinks he us her kind of scholar and judge. On note - if hand written, send to my home and 1 will hand to her; if electronic - same, email to me and 1 will hand to her Hi Cheryl - came back to several messages from Feinstein\'s office wanting to set up a meeting with Goodwin.* Sounds like HRC must have spoken with her.* Feinstein wants to meet Goodwin tomorrow evening. Anything we should know before the meeting? Thanks again for everything!, Also, Goodwin wants to write a thank you note to HRC.0 Where can he send it so that it gets to her? xo, Ann On Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 3:02 AM, Cheryl Mills wrote: *****41404 4.44404 Thanks, Cheryl.* I\'m attaching two different sets of talking points - one for Greg Craig, stressing Goodwin\'s progressive and activist credentials - and the other for Feinstein, stressing his moderation.. We have heard that Feinstein needs assurance that Goodwin isn\'t too liberal. 414044340 444444.Thanks again for helping in this very major way., your plate and HRC\'s....so thank you, thank you, thank you! 0.400.0 44444.4, 4- 4444444 On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 5:05 PM, AnnMOLeary 4$4 444More of a liberal? I\'ll do two sets and send it back tonight. 444444. 04440454 Sent from my iPhone .44.444 .444444 On Mar 19, 2009, at 4:57 PM, \"Cheryl Mills\" Greg is an more of an ideologue What do you think about using the lead sentences in each point only--deleting the narrative Or is the problem more fundamental? Then I need a little help about what would go to the heart of greg\'s interests .44440.*AAA**. .44.44.-. 44$444?$444$44 Here is my fear about these points - they are likely to repel rather than compel greg; they will 40434.434. \'4444444+444444 Cheryl 4443444. .444444 .44+044THANK YOU.* It would be terrific if HRC could make these calls.. If possible, it would be great if she could also call Feinstein because we are hoping Feinstein will not just bless, but affirmatively support Goodwin\'s nomination. 4444.44 .44444. .04340440+44444 I\'m pasting the talking points below and attaching them in Word.. I\'m also attaching Goodwin\'s bio/resume if you need it. 044.04. 444444444544444 I can\'t thank you enough!! 44434.44> 44.4444 4****44 4,44>A4,44-Ann *****4?4, 4444444> 44444444444444Key talking points for HRC.s calls to POTUS, Greg Craig and Senator Feinstein recommending Goodwin Liu for a nomination to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals .40..44* 4404..4 +444+44 44454 Goodwin is a widely respected, first-rate legal scholar. I know this first-hand -4. - -\"+44.44 .4;4.440 A40.44.44 --0016364c716b92d97404664f2917--'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'1625 - C05761487.txt','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptOf all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. I don\'t hold grudges, he told his aides. I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about What happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this. Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign. Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, Believe me. She\'s not over it yet. His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state, he told me later. I felt that she was disciplined, that she was precise, that she was smart as a whip, and that she would present a really strong image to the world.. .I had that mapped out. Recruiting and managing a team of rivals would not be easy, and Clinton came with her own set of issues. Chief among them was her campaign debt, which she wanted eliminated before she took the job of secretary of state. Would the president-elect go out and help her to do so? I\'m not begging her to take this job, Obama told his senior aides. If she wants it, I could help. But I\'m not willing to go out in these difficult economic times to do a flashy fundraiser in California. As it happened, plenty of people in the Senate were begging Obama to offer Clinton the job. Obama\'s aides believed that many Senate Democrats thought Clinton had extended her presidential campaign far beyond the point where she had lost the election. Her negative advertising wasted Democratic money, threatened to undermine the party\'s nominee, and suggested that she was disloyal to the party. They were unwilling to offer the junior New York senator a position ahead of her lowly rank, and she stood little chance of becoming majority leader. There was a lot of encouragement from inside the Senate to get her into this job, said one senior Obama aide. They wanted her out of there. ... As for controlling the uncontrollable Bill Clinton, Obama\'s aides drew up a series of checks on his fundraising for both Clinton Global Initiative and his work on HIV/AIDS across the world. But they really counted on 117','Huff Post Renegade ExcerptOf all his transition choices, none was easier to make, or more complex to execute, than Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Obama had long wanted his former rival on his team, no matter what his friends and aides said about her aggressive campaign... His staff opposed the idea for the most part, arguing that Clinton would never be truly loyal. But Obama was willing to leave the primaries behind, including his own strong feelings at the time. \"I don\'t hold grudges,\" he told his aides. \"I don\'t worry about the past. I\'m concerned about What happens now. If she can help me and Bill Clinton isn\'t too much of a liability, we should seriously look at this.\" Obama was under no illusion about the legacy of the long primary season. During one transition meeting, Obama said he wanted to offer Clinton the diplomatic job. \"I\'m really interested in pursuing this, but I know she has some hard feelings coming out of this campaign.\" Emanuel and John Podesta, the former Clinton official who ran the transition, assured Obama that she was over those hard feelings now. Obama smiled and said, \"Believe me. She\'s not over it yet.\" His decision to offer her the job of secretary of state came surprisingly early. Well before the end of the primaries, when his staff and friends still felt hostile to her, Obama decided that Clinton possessed the qualities to carry his diplomacy to the rest of the world. \"We actually thought during the primary, when we were pretty sure we were going to win, that she could end up being a very effective secretary of state,\" he told me later. \"I felt that she was disciplined, that she was precise, that she was smart as a whip, and that she would present a really strong image to the world.. .I had that mapped out.\" Recruiting and managing a team of rivals would not be easy, and Clinton came with her own set of issues. Chief among them was her campaign debt, which she wanted eliminated before she took the job of secretary of state. Would the president-elect go out and help her to do so? \"I\'m not begging her to take this job,\" Obama told his senior aides. \"If she wants it, I could help. But I\'m not willing to go out in these difficult economic times to do a flashy fundraiser in California.\" As it happened, plenty of people in the Senate were begging Obama to offer Clinton the job. Obama\'s aides believed that many Senate Democrats thought Clinton had extended her presidential campaign far beyond the point where she had lost the election. Her negative advertising wasted Democratic money, threatened to undermine the party\'s nominee, and suggested that she was disloyal to the party. They were unwilling to offer the junior New York senator a position ahead of her lowly rank, and she stood little chance of becoming majority leader. \"There was a lot of encouragement from inside the Senate to get her into this job,\" said one senior Obama aide. \"They wanted her out of there.\" ... As for controlling the uncontrollable Bill Clinton, Obama\'s aides drew up a series of checks on his fundraising for both Clinton Global Initiative and his work on HIV/AIDS across the world. But they really counted on 117'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'1631 - C05761496.txt','Can you put together briefing book on climate change/Copenhagen?Thx. I will work on this today. You would need specific background and potential ways forward on each of the major issues -- inscribing commitments, MRV, and funding. You would need all of the POTUS briefing materials. I will work to figure out what else. I\'d like to see pertinent recent articles/op-eds about the negotiations and vetted proposals for breaking the deadlock like the idea I proposed to have two levels of MRV w only one eligible for $. And can Todd et al send comprhensive overview before I leave? Make sure there\'s a phone on plane we take. What else?','Can you put together briefing book on climate change/Copenhagen?Thx. I will work on this today. You would need specific background and potential ways forward on each of the major issues -- inscribing commitments, MRV, and funding. You would need all of the POTUS briefing materials. I will work to figure out what else. I\'d like to see pertinent recent articles/op-eds about the negotiations and vetted proposals for breaking the deadlock like the idea I proposed to have two levels of MRV w only one eligible for $. And can Todd et al send comprhensive overview before I leave? Make sure there\'s a phone on plane we take. What else?'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'1636 - C05761503.txt','Don\'t laugh!!Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance we can get this?','Don\'t laugh!!Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance we can get this?'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'1637 - C05761504.txt','Don\'t laugh!!The Great Hall where we met w Hu. Sorry which building was that? The hotel? Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance we can get this?','Don\'t laugh!!The Great Hall where we met w Hu. Sorry which building was that? The hotel? Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance we can get this?'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'1747 - C05761810.txt','Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up ProtectorateFYI ? I think Port-au-Prince Le Matin is a summary of Haitian radio programming. Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up Protectorate Port-au-Prince Le Matin June 5, 2009 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon\'s recent appointment of former US President Clinton to serve as special envoy to Haiti has been perceived by many groups, including lawmakers, political analysts, political leaders, and media commentators, as a step toward putting Haiti in a protectorate or trusteeship status. They questioned in particular the extent of Clinton\'s powers and the term of his mandate, wondering what role will be attributed to Haiti\'s elected representatives. Several pointed out that Heidi Annabi, Ban\'s special representative in Haiti, and President Rene Preval would be subservient to Clinton, their senior in rank and described by some media as Haiti\'s new chief. As expected, Haitian Government officials and most foreign diplomats hailed this nomination and expressed their optimism about it. Several political leaders objected to Clinton\'s being named special envoy to Haiti, saying that it showed the international community wanted to bring Haiti under its control. o Former Senate President Belizaire, president of the National Council of the Haitian Political Parties, pointed out that Haiti has had a foreign force in the country, the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), since 2004 and now has an envoy such as President Clinton who is in a higher position than any other UN personnel. These both indicate the country is being considered a genuine protectorate, according to Belizaire (Signal FM, 27 May). o Socialist Identity and Liberty Collective spokesman Cherubin referred to Clinton\'s mission as an umpteenth civil commission, alluding to the administrative steps France took to restore order and peace when Haiti was under French rule, intended to speed up the process of taking charge of Haiti. Cherubin added that in the current international jargon this is called colonialism of a third type, or colonialism of necessity (www.alterpresse.org, 22 May). o According to Christian Movement for a New Haiti leader Mesadieux, Ban\'s decision will further help put Haiti under foreign supervision. He asserted that the international community wants to reinforce its control over Haiti\'s administration (Radio Vision 2000, 21 May). o Dr. Eugene of the Haitian Social Christian Party, speaking on the Pickup Talk Show live from the United States, said that Clinton\'s responsibility is to control events in Haiti and he will control them in a firm manner (Radio Caraibes FM, 23 May). Eugene was offended by this appointment and called it a shame for all Haitians and a slap in the face of the entire nation (Radio Galaxie, 29 May). 24','Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up ProtectorateFYI ? I think Port-au-Prince Le Matin is a summary of Haitian radio programming. Many Haitians See Bill Clinton Appointment as Setting Up Protectorate Port-au-Prince Le Matin June 5, 2009 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon\'s recent appointment of former US President Clinton to serve as special envoy to Haiti has been perceived by many groups, including lawmakers, political analysts, political leaders, and media commentators, as a step toward putting Haiti in a protectorate or trusteeship status. They questioned in particular the extent of Clinton\'s powers and the term of his mandate, wondering what role will be attributed to Haiti\'s elected representatives. Several pointed out that Heidi Annabi, Ban\'s special representative in Haiti, and President Rene Preval would be subservient to Clinton, their senior in rank and described by some media as Haiti\'s new chief. As expected, Haitian Government officials and most foreign diplomats hailed this nomination and expressed their optimism about it. Several political leaders objected to Clinton\'s being named special envoy to Haiti, saying that it showed the international community wanted to bring Haiti under its control. o Former Senate President Belizaire, president of the National Council of the Haitian Political Parties, pointed out that Haiti has had a foreign force in the country, the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), since 2004 and now has an envoy such as President Clinton who is in a \"higher position than any other UN personnel.\" These both indicate the country is being considered a \"genuine protectorate,\" according to Belizaire (Signal FM, 27 May). o Socialist Identity and Liberty Collective spokesman Cherubin referred to Clinton\'s mission as an umpteenth \"civil commission,\" alluding to the administrative steps France took to restore order and peace when Haiti was under French rule, intended to speed up the process of \"taking charge\" of Haiti. Cherubin added that in the current international jargon this is called \"colonialism of a third type, or colonialism of necessity\" (www.alterpresse.org, 22 May). o According to Christian Movement for a New Haiti leader Mesadieux, Ban\'s decision will further help put Haiti under foreign supervision. He asserted that the international community wants to reinforce its control over Haiti\'s administration (Radio Vision 2000, 21 May). o Dr. Eugene of the Haitian Social Christian Party, speaking on the \"Pickup Talk Show\" live from the United States, said that \"Clinton\'s responsibility is to control events in Haiti and he will control them in a firm manner\" (Radio Caraibes FM, 23 May). Eugene was \"offended\" by this appointment and called it \"a shame for all Haitians\" and \"a slap in the face of the entire nation\" (Radio Galaxie, 29 May). 24'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'1945 - C05762526.txt','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/1/098:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PHOTO w/JOSE VILLARREAL, NOMINEE FOR COMMISSIONER 9:25 am GENERAL, SHANGHAI EXPO 2010 Secretary\'s Outer Office 9:25 am PHOTO OP w/ WANDA, GREGORY, & NATIKA WASHINGTON Secy\'s Outer Office *Natilca works for Lew Lukens, Wanda and Gregory are her parents. 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES AND SECRETARY GATES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:45 am White House Situation Room 11:45 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR US AMBASSADOR TO IRELAND, 12:20 pm DANIEL ROONEY Treaty Room *Approx. 30 ppl. expected. 12:30 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD MORNINGSTAR 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00pm MEETING w/AMB. DAVID CHOQUEHUANCA, MINISTER OF FOREIGN 2:30 pm AFFAIRS, BOLIVIA Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:45pm MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARY ERIC SCHWARTZ 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm HOLD FOR ROSEMARIE 3:20 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/HUMA AND LONA 3:45pm Secretary\'s Office 4:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/EILEEN CHAMBERLIN DONOHOE 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY PRIME MINISTER 5:15 pm SALAM FAYYAD Secretary\'s Outer Office *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 5:20 pm DEPART State Department En Route White House. 5:30 pm ARRIVE White House 5:30 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ POTUS 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:50 pm DEPART State Department En route Private Residence 2','Mini Schedule Wednesday 7/1/098:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY MEETING w/SENIOR STAFF 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PHOTO w/JOSE VILLARREAL, NOMINEE FOR COMMISSIONER 9:25 am GENERAL, SHANGHAI EXPO 2010 Secretary\'s Outer Office 9:25 am PHOTO OP w/ WANDA, GREGORY, & NATIKA WASHINGTON Secy\'s Outer Office *Natilca works for Lew Lukens, Wanda and Gregory are her parents. 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/GENERAL JONES AND SECRETARY GATES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 11:45 am White House Situation Room 11:45 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 11:50 am ARRIVE State Department 12:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR US AMBASSADOR TO IRELAND, 12:20 pm DANIEL ROONEY Treaty Room *Approx. 30 ppl. expected. 12:30 pm HOLD FOR HUMA/OFFICE TIME 1:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:30 pm MEETING w/SE RICHARD MORNINGSTAR 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00pm MEETING w/AMB. DAVID CHOQUEHUANCA, MINISTER OF FOREIGN 2:30 pm AFFAIRS, BOLIVIA Secy\'s Conf. Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 2:45pm MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARY ERIC SCHWARTZ 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:15 pm HOLD FOR ROSEMARIE 3:20 pm SCHEDULING MEETING w/HUMA AND LONA 3:45pm Secretary\'s Office 4:15 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/EILEEN CHAMBERLIN DONOHOE 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:30 pm MEETING w/PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY PRIME MINISTER 5:15 pm SALAM FAYYAD Secretary\'s Outer Office *Camera Spray in Treaty Room preceding. 5:20 pm DEPART State Department \"En Route White House. 5:30 pm ARRIVE White House 5:30 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/ POTUS 6:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 5:50 pm DEPART State Department \"En route Private Residence 2'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'1977 - C05762573.txt','WJCBill Clinton to visit Haiti Monday as UN special envoy 07/02/2009 16:58 UNITED NATIONS, July 2, 2009 (AFP) - Former US president Bill Clinton will travel to Haiti Monday for his first visit as UN special envoy to the Caribbean nation, the world body announced Thursday. Clinton, who was appointed to the post by UN chief Ban Ki-moon last month, is to confer with government officials about how to best support the efforts to prepare for hurricanes, generate new jobs and enhance the delivery of basic social services, UN spokeswoman Michele Montas told reporters. The former US president will also focus on how to ensure that the United Nations, civil society and the donor community align their activities with the government\'s recovery plan as well as with each other, she added. It will be Clinton\'s his second trip to Haiti this year. In March, he and Ban toured Haiti together and urged the international community to continue to aid the impoverished Caribbean country. Clinton, who visited Haiti while president in 1995, was the first US leader to travel to the country while in office since Franklin Roosevelt in 1934. The former US president has sought to focus world attention on Haiti which was devastated by hurricanes last year and is the poorest country in the western hemisphere.','WJCBill Clinton to visit Haiti Monday as UN special envoy 07/02/2009 16:58 UNITED NATIONS, July 2, 2009 (AFP) - Former US president Bill Clinton will travel to Haiti Monday for his first visit as UN special envoy to the Caribbean nation, the world body announced Thursday. Clinton, who was appointed to the post by UN chief Ban Ki-moon last month, is to confer with government officials \"about how to best support the efforts to prepare for hurricanes, generate new jobs and enhance the delivery of basic social services,\" UN spokeswoman Michele Montas told reporters. The former US president \"will also focus on how to ensure that the United Nations, civil society and the donor community align their activities with the government\'s recovery plan as well as with each other,\" she added. It will be Clinton\'s his second trip to Haiti this year. In March, he and Ban toured Haiti together and urged the international community to continue to aid the impoverished Caribbean country. Clinton, who visited Haiti while president in 1995, was the first US leader to travel to the country while in office since Franklin Roosevelt in 1934. The former US president has sought to focus world attention on Haiti which was devastated by hurricanes last year and is the poorest country in the western hemisphere.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2005 - C05762615.txt','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer kyr!? gyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan, the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. The decision to annul all agreements on the Manas military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this, he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer kyr!? gyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. \"Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan,\" the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. \"The decision to annul all agreements on the Manas military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this,\" he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gorog Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2006 - C05762616.txt','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offerMy question exactly - sent to bill I? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan, the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. The decision to annul all agreements on the Manas military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this, he told the 24.kg news agency. 61','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offerMy question exactly - sent to bill I? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. \"Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan,\" the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. \"The decision to annul all agreements on the Manas military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this,\" he told the 24.kg news agency. 61'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2037 - C05762669.txt','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offerSoon as I saw it I emailed Bob Blake. !? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama cooperation offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss expanding cooperation. But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan, the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. The decision to annul all agreements on the Manes military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this, he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gordy, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 Lt.','Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offerSoon as I saw it I emailed Bob Blake. !? Kyrgyzstan rejects Obama \"cooperation\" offer U.S. President Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to close a U.S. military air base which is used to supply American troops for Afghanistan occupation, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a personal appeal to Kyrgyzstan proposing ways to discuss \"expanding cooperation\". But Bakiyev\'s office said in a statement it had received a letter from Obama praising bilateral relations. \"Moreover, Barack Obama expressed hope to further strengthen various forms of cooperation between the United States and Kyrgyzstan,\" the statement said without mentioning the air base issue. \"The decision to annul all agreements on the Manes military air base has been taken and there is no turning back on this,\" he told the 24.kg news agency. Andrea Gordy, Watch Officer Department of State Operations Center 202-647-1512 Lt.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2051 - C05762694.txt','TravelI\'d like to stick w the 8 if we think it will go if not, should we try the train at 6 or 7 if they\'re going if not, I\'d like to try the 7am Monday shuttle as a last resort. How will we decide? Lona and I wanted to check in with you on travel. All the news is reporting (Mario confirming) that travel tomorrow will be messy. All flights to dc till 6pm tomorrow are basically canceled (though the 8pm is still scheduled to go). Mario has asked us to check in tomorrow but as of now, he thinks a monday morning flight might be more reliable. There are trains running but they expect delays, maybe cancellations. Below is lonas draft for monday. Do you want to hold off on making a decision till we know more tomorrow? PREV RON Washingon, DC 8:15 amDEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 amARRIVE State Department 8:25 amPRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 amSecretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 amDAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 amSecretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 amMONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 amPrincipals Conference Room 7516 10:00 amPRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 10:15 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Jim, Jack, Cheryl, Jake and Huma 10:15 amOFFICE TIME','TravelI\'d like to stick w the 8 if we think it will go; if not, should we try the train at 6 or 7 if they\'re going; if not, I\'d like to try the 7am Monday shuttle as a last resort. How will we decide? Lona and I wanted to check in with you on travel. All the news is reporting (Mario confirming) that travel tomorrow will be messy. All flights to dc till 6pm tomorrow are basically canceled (though the 8pm is still scheduled to go). Mario has asked us to check in tomorrow but as of now, he thinks a monday morning flight might be more reliable. There are trains running but they expect delays, maybe cancellations. Below is lonas draft for monday. Do you want to hold off on making a decision till we know more tomorrow? PREV RON Washingon, DC 8:15 amDEPART Private Residence En route State Department [drive time: 10 minutes] 8:25 amARRIVE State Department 8:25 amPRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 amSecretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Cheryl, Huma, Jake, Joe, and Lona 8:45 amDAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 amSecretary\'s Conference Room Participants: Jim Steinberg, Jack Lew, Bill Burns, Pat Kennedy, P.J. Crowley, Dan Smith, Harold Koh, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ian Kelly, Rich Verma and Joe Macmanus 9:15 amMONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES 10:00 amPrincipals Conference Room 7516 10:00 amPRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 10:15 amSecretary\'s Office Participants: Jim, Jack, Cheryl, Jake and Huma 10:15 amOFFICE TIME'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2072 - C05762722.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)I have to go back and there will be some meetings I will still have and I have a lot of work to drop off. I also am supposed to meet w the POTUS and go to the WH dinner, both of which I believe will happen. Do you still want to go back? Many building people will stay home. (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)I have to go back and there will be some meetings I will still have and I have a lot of work to drop off. I also am supposed to meet w the POTUS and go to the WH dinner, both of which I believe will happen. Do you still want to go back? Many building people will stay home. (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2074 - C05762724.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)Will the WH dinner still happen? Ok great I agree I have to go back and there will be some meetings I will still have and I have a lot of work to drop off. I also am supposed to meet w the POTUS and go to the WH dinner, both of which I believe will happen. Do you still want to go back? Many building people will stay home. (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, WES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21(U) Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)Will the WH dinner still happen? Ok great I agree I have to go back and there will be some meetings I will still have and I have a lot of work to drop off. I also am supposed to meet w the POTUS and go to the WH dinner, both of which I believe will happen. Do you still want to go back? Many building people will stay home. (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, 11P, CMS, WES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2077 - C05762728.txt','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 M Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)Also I have meeting w POTUS and WH dinner and need to work w Jake on our year end summary report and much else. Will check with each What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.','Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 M Federal agencies in Washington, DC will be closed Monday, December 21 (U)Also I have meeting w POTUS and WH dinner and need to work w Jake on our year end summary report and much else. Will check with each What about Judith McHale and Kurt and everyone who asked to see me? I have to come anyway. Folks won\'t be in What does that mean for our schedules? Fyi (U) Non-emergency employees (including employees on pre-approved leave) will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. Emergency employees are expected to report for work on time. Automatic electronic distribution to: S, D(S), D(L), P, E, C, M, DG, T, R, PA, G, AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, WHA,I0, S/CRS, S/CT, H, DS, CA, PMAT, INR, IIP, CMS, S/ES, S/ES-0, NSOC, and WHSR.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2087 - C05762743.txt','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US B6Let\'s discuss. I think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?, asked Jeff Sharlet. In his book, Sharlet specifically refers to politicians in Uganda proposing an anti-gay law that would criminalize homosexuality. The law, which could be passed within weeks despite international condemnation, includes possible punishment by death. Anti-gay laws were recently passed in Burundi, are being discussed in Rwanda, and could soon be expanded in Kenya and Tanzania. The American group Sharlet calls The Family is also known as The Fellowship. It organizes an annual National Prayer Breakfast with the U.S. president and foreign guests, but besides that activity shuns publicity and does not openly list its members. But Sharlet says more American reporters are looking into the group and its alleged ties to Africa. These include helping African politicians with money so they can push socially conservative agendas.','voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US voanews.com: Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US B6Let\'s discuss. I think I would want someone higher profile. If she is doing this, it\'s likely as a response to incoming rather than as an affirmative agenda. Not sure how I got to be the person pushing all things in this area -- think from the earlier efforts on family benefits but as general matter - we have a reactive mechanism right now (to others, to me sending emails re Uganda (and now Rwanda is doing same kind of anti-gay law)) etc. This would be someone who\'s portfolio would be an affirmative agenda. cdm Mira patel in sp told me she is already starting to do this. Do you want someone in drl. I think this is a good idea ? what do you think? cdm There is a lot of appreciation for everything the Dept has done around this so far and I think you could really build on it by putting someone there in charge of international LGBT human rights issues. Africa\'s Anti-Gay Laws Spark Accusations and Denials in US Nico Colombant I Washington 21 December 2009 Photo: AP Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, 23 Jun 2009 Anti-gay laws sweeping through East Africa have sparked a debate in the United States about the possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in that region. U.S. activists are also shedding new light on the risks that gays face in East Africa. In his book called The Family, American journalist Jeff Sharlet criticizes a group of influential American Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers with close ties to politicians in East Africa. He accuses them of treating some of the countries they deal with as social and political experiments. \"It has become sort of a Frankenstein\'s monster and is the family going to take responsibility for the empowerment they have given to some of these politicians?,\" asked Jeff Sharlet. In his book, Sharlet specifically refers to politicians in Uganda proposing an anti-gay law that would criminalize homosexuality. The law, which could be passed within weeks despite international condemnation, includes possible punishment by death. Anti-gay laws were recently passed in Burundi, are being discussed in Rwanda, and could soon be expanded in Kenya and Tanzania. The American group Sharlet calls The Family is also known as The Fellowship. It organizes an annual National Prayer Breakfast with the U.S. president and foreign guests, but besides that activity shuns publicity and does not openly list its members. But Sharlet says more American reporters are looking into the group and its alleged ties to Africa. These include helping African politicians with money so they can push socially conservative agendas.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2103 - C05762766.txt','Mini Schedule 5/29/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am PHONE CALL w/INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER KRISHNA 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:45 am PHONE CALL w/INDIAN CONGRESS PARTY PRESIDENT 9:55 am GANDHI Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:45 am ARRIVE White House 11:00 am POTUS ANNOUNCEMENT ON CYBER SECURITY 11:30 am East Room 11:30 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 63','Mini Schedule 5/29/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am PHONE CALL w/INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER KRISHNA 9:40 am Secretary\'s Office 9:45 am PHONE CALL w/INDIAN CONGRESS PARTY PRESIDENT 9:55 am GANDHI Secretary\'s Office 10:40 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:45 am ARRIVE White House 11:00 am POTUS ANNOUNCEMENT ON CYBER SECURITY 11:30 am East Room 11:30 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 63'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'214 - C05739811.txt','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him. Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program. Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this pattern. When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community, she said. I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers, she added.','AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarksAP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks By: Associated Press November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject to review and updates. She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said \"some of the statements he\'s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him.\" Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on the anniversary. The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack Obama\'s first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term. Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: \"As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran\'s nuclear program.\" Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti- Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. Rice said, \"The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this\" pattern. \"When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to me by the intelligence community,\" she said. \"I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers,\" she added.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2212 - C05762914.txt','Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? Ok calling now. I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.','Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? Ok calling now. I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2214 - C05762916.txt','o Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work? Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?Yes--but it may be too late tonight so also ask about tomorrow. It\'s about the budget and the OMB are anxious to close so I need to reach him in the next 12 hours since Jack just got the final word. I haven\'t yet. Wouldn\'t have done that without your clearance but I can do so right now if you are ok? Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? Ok calling now. I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.','o Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work? Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?Yes--but it may be too late tonight so also ask about tomorrow. It\'s about the budget and the OMB are anxious to close so I need to reach him in the next 12 hours since Jack just got the final word. I haven\'t yet. Wouldn\'t have done that without your clearance but I can do so right now if you are ok? Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? Ok calling now. I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2215 - C05762917.txt','Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?I\'m waiting for Jack\'s talking points which I have to have before the call. Can you make sure he emails them to me at this address and copies Cheryl. If he has a fax, that\'s ok to do in addition. Reached out. Yes--but it may be too late tonight so also ask about tomorrow. It\'s about the budget and the OMB are anxious to close so I need to reach him in the next 12 hours since Jack just got the final word. I haven\'t yet. Wouldn\'t have done that without your clearance but I can do so right now if you are ok? Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.','Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?I\'m waiting for Jack\'s talking points which I have to have before the call. Can you make sure he emails them to me at this address and copies Cheryl. If he has a fax, that\'s ok to do in addition. Reached out. Yes--but it may be too late tonight so also ask about tomorrow. It\'s about the budget and the OMB are anxious to close so I need to reach him in the next 12 hours since Jack just got the final word. I haven\'t yet. Wouldn\'t have done that without your clearance but I can do so right now if you are ok? Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2216 - C05762918.txt','Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?I just got them. Will make sure he send to right place I\'m waiting for Jack\'s talking points which I have to have before the call. Can you make sure he emails them to me at this address and copies Cheryl. If he has a fax, that\'s ok to do in addition. Reached out. Yes--but it may be too late tonight so also ask about tomorrow. It\'s about the budget and the OMB are anxious to close so I need to reach him in the next 12 hours since Jack just got the final word. I haven\'t yet. Wouldn\'t have done that without your clearance but I can do so right now if you are ok? Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? Ok calling now. I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.','Jack lew is asking to do a budget call at 7pm. Does that work?I just got them. Will make sure he send to right place I\'m waiting for Jack\'s talking points which I have to have before the call. Can you make sure he emails them to me at this address and copies Cheryl. If he has a fax, that\'s ok to do in addition. Reached out. Yes--but it may be too late tonight so also ask about tomorrow. It\'s about the budget and the OMB are anxious to close so I need to reach him in the next 12 hours since Jack just got the final word. I haven\'t yet. Wouldn\'t have done that without your clearance but I can do so right now if you are ok? Jack said you had told him I could call the POTUS tonight about the budget. Did you reach out to the White House about the call? Ok calling now. I could do at 9:15 or 9:30 if that\'s ok.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2258 - C05763031.txt','Potus statement is outTHE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 28, 2009 Statement from President on the situation in Honduras I am deeply concerned by reports coming out of Honduras regarding the detention and expulsion of President Mel ? Zelaya. As the Organization of American States did on Friday, I call on all political and social actors in Honduras to respect democratic norms, the rule of law and the tenets of the Inter-American Democratic Charter. Any existing tensions and disputes must be resolved peacefully through dialogue free from any outside interference. ### nc','Potus statement is outTHE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 28, 2009 Statement from President on the situation in Honduras \"I am deeply concerned by reports coming out of Honduras regarding the detention and expulsion of President Mel ? Zelaya. As the Organization of American States did on Friday, I call on all political and social actors in Honduras to respect democratic norms, the rule of law and the tenets of the Inter-American Democratic Charter. Any existing tensions and disputes must be resolved peacefully through dialogue free from any outside interference.\" ### nc'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'228 - C05739826.txt','Fw Isakson/Corker Letter isakson/Corker Letter Isakson/Corker LetterAttachments: 9-26-12 McKeon et al to POTUS.PDF Hi Philippe, Attached is the McKeon letter. Thanks, Josh Yes, attached are 1) the Corker-Isakson letter the 2) McCain-Graham-Ayotte letter. We don\'t yet have the 10 Republican House Members letters, but are tracking it down now H Friends - Do we have the full fetter reference in this article? GOP Lawmakers Demand Details Of Deadly Attack On U.S. Consulate In Libya By Ernesto LondoPlo The Washington Post Thursday, September 27, 2012 Republican lawmakers demanded Wednesday that the Obama administration disclose details about the Sept. 11 attack on U.S. compounds in eastern Libya that killed an ambassador and three other government employees.','Fw Isakson/Corker Letter isakson/Corker Letter Isakson/Corker LetterAttachments: 9-26-12 McKeon et al to POTUS.PDF Hi Philippe, Attached is the McKeon letter. Thanks, Josh Yes, attached are 1) the Corker-Isakson letter; the 2) McCain-Graham-Ayotte letter. We don\'t yet have the 10 Republican House Members letters, but are tracking it down now H Friends - Do we have the full fetter reference in this article? GOP Lawmakers Demand Details Of Deadly Attack On U.S. Consulate In Libya By Ernesto LondoPlo The Washington Post Thursday, September 27, 2012 Republican lawmakers demanded Wednesday that the Obama administration disclose details about the Sept. 11 attack on U.S. compounds in eastern Libya that killed an ambassador and three other government employees.'),(6.6045148675793035,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,2,'2283 - C05763077.txt','Mini Schedule 7/14/099:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En route White House 9:55 am ARRIVE White House 10:00 am PRESIDENT\'S EXPANDED BILATERAL w/DUTCH PRIME MINISTER 10:30 am JAN PETER BALICENENDE White House Oval Office 10:30 am PRESIDENT\'S STATEMENT TO THE PRESS w/ PM BALKENEDE 10:45 am White House Oval Office 10:50 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 10:55 am ARRIVE State Department 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/UNDER SECRETARY ELLEN TAUSCHER 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/DUTCH FOREIGN MINISTER MAXIME \'VERHAGEN 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 3:30 pm PHOTO OPS (3) 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Outer Office and Marshall Room 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/LATVIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MARIS RIEKSTINS 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:45 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/BRITISH FS DAVID MILIBAND 5:05 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEICLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route Private Residence 6:50 pm ARRIVE Private Residence FYI: 9:15 am POTUS PRE-BRIEF MEETING Oval Office 9:30 am POTUS ONE-ON-ONE w/DUTCH PM BALDENEDE 10:00am Oval Office ### ?','Mini Schedule 7/14/099:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En route White House 9:55 am ARRIVE White House 10:00 am PRESIDENT\'S EXPANDED BILATERAL w/DUTCH PRIME MINISTER 10:30 am JAN PETER BALICENENDE White House Oval Office 10:30 am PRESIDENT\'S STATEMENT TO THE PRESS w/ PM BALKENEDE 10:45 am White House Oval Office 10:50 am DEPART White House *En route State Department 10:55 am ARRIVE State Department 11:00 am OFFICE TIME 2:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:00 pm MEETING w/UNDER SECRETARY ELLEN TAUSCHER 2:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 2:45 pm BILATERAL w/DUTCH FOREIGN MINISTER MAXIME \'VERHAGEN 3:15 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 3:30 pm PHOTO OPS (3) 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Outer Office and Marshall Room 4:00 pm BILATERAL w/LATVIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MARIS RIEKSTINS 4:30 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera spray in Treaty Room preceding. 4:30 pm PC PRE-BRIEF MEETING 4:45 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:45 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/BRITISH FS DAVID MILIBAND 5:05 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 5:10 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 5:15 pm ARRIVE White House 5:15 pm WEEICLY PC MEETING 6:30 pm White House Situation Room 6:35 pm DEPART White House *En route Private Residence 6:50 pm ARRIVE Private Residence FYI: 9:15 am POTUS PRE-BRIEF MEETING Oval Office 9:30 am POTUS ONE-ON-ONE w/DUTCH PM BALDENEDE 10:00am Oval Office ### ?'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2291 - C05763090.txt','Monday scheduleNot sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 Iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scoff gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do Jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 14','Monday scheduleNot sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 Iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scoff gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do Jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 14'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2293 - C05763095.txt','Monday scheduleThank you, spotty blackberry service where I am for a few hours! Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? lc','Monday scheduleThank you, spotty blackberry service where I am for a few hours! Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? lc'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2298 - C05763100.txt','Monday scheduleWill do -- I just sent Sarah F an email and will report back. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule?','Monday scheduleWill do -- I just sent Sarah F an email and will report back. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule?'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2304 - C05763117.txt','Monday scheduleHe would be happy to see you tomorrow immediately following the Small Group meeting. Two minor additions -- 7:30am phone call with Columbian President Uribe (his request) was confirmed. And Jack Lew would like to see you around 2:00pm to talk to you about trade before you leave for your trip so will work in. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 19','Monday scheduleHe would be happy to see you tomorrow immediately following the Small Group meeting. Two minor additions -- 7:30am phone call with Columbian President Uribe (his request) was confirmed. And Jack Lew would like to see you around 2:00pm to talk to you about trade before you leave for your trip so will work in. See if I can stay and see Jones or if he\'d rather wait until I come back. Not sure if lona sent: 8:45 senior staff mtg 9:15 mtg with assistant secretaries 10 iran video conference 10:45 drop-by cheryl mtg with scott gration 11:15 jordanian fm bilat and press avail 12:15 nytimes photo shoot 12:45 potus lunch with emir of kuwait 2:00 pre-brief for landler interview 2:30 landler interview 3:30 small group meeting You could stay and do jones after that? Is there any time on Mon that I could see Jim Jones? Also can you send me tomorrow\'s schedule? 19'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2352 - C05763231.txt','White House Counsel\'s Job at StakeFYI WSJ White House Counsel\'s Job at Stake By BY EVAN PEREZ WASHINGTON Obama administration officials are holding discussions that could result in White House counsel Gregory Craig leaving his post, following a rocky tenure, people familiar with the matter said. Mr. Craig, the top lawyer at the White House and a close aide to President Barack Obama, has helped lead the administration\'s efforts on several national-security issues that once enjoyed popularity but have since become become political liabilities for Mr. Obama. View Full Image President Barack Obama meets with White House counsel Gregory Craig, right, in the Oval Office in June. These include the closure of the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the release of Bush administration-era national-security documents, and efforts to find legal ways to indefinitely hold some detainees who can\'t be put on trial. The decision to close the Guantanamo facility became a political problem for Mr. Obama when concerns arose that some of the detainees would be released into the U.S. and the public soured on the move. Mr. Craig didn\'t respond to questions about his job as White House counsel for this article. The people familiar with the matter said a final decision hasn\'t been made. In a statement, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina said: We\'ve addressed these rumors before. They are nothing more than typical Washington parlor games. It\'s disappointing that while we are focused on','White House Counsel\'s Job at StakeFYI WSJ White House Counsel\'s Job at Stake By BY EVAN PEREZ WASHINGTON Obama administration officials are holding discussions that could result in White House counsel Gregory Craig leaving his post, following a rocky tenure, people familiar with the matter said. Mr. Craig, the top lawyer at the White House and a close aide to President Barack Obama, has helped lead the administration\'s efforts on several national-security issues that once enjoyed popularity but have since become become political liabilities for Mr. Obama. View Full Image President Barack Obama meets with White House counsel Gregory Craig, right, in the Oval Office in June. These include the closure of the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the release of Bush administration-era national-security documents, and efforts to find legal ways to indefinitely hold some detainees who can\'t be put on trial. The decision to close the Guantanamo facility became a political problem for Mr. Obama when concerns arose that some of the detainees would be released into the U.S. and the public soured on the move. Mr. Craig didn\'t respond to questions about his job as White House counsel for this article. The people familiar with the matter said a final decision hasn\'t been made. In a statement, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina said: \"We\'ve addressed these rumors before. They are nothing more than typical Washington parlor games. It\'s disappointing that while we are focused on'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2370 - C05763390.txt','WJCClinton briefs top US official on North Korea trip WASHINGTON, August 6, 2009 (AFP) - Ex-president Bill Clinton has given a top US official an initial readout on his North Korea trip and plans to conduct a more formal and in-depth debriefing for the White House, officials said Thursday.Clinton spoke to a member of President Barack Obama\'s national security council on Wednesday night, hours after flying home from negotiating the release of two jailed US journalists, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said.We are going to get a fuller briefing, Gibbs said, adding that Obama was also seeking to sit down with the former president to get a rare view from at the inner workings of Kim Jong-II\'s hermetic political system.The White House has so far declined to detail the nature of Clinton\'s conversations, other than to style the visit as a purely humanitarian mission that included no message from Obama to the leadership in Pyongyang.The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that Clinton discussed a broad range of issues in a three-hour encounter with Kim, and told him Pyongyang could benefit if it released kidnapped South Korean and Japanese nationals.The paper quoted a South Korean official as saying Kim was hoping to secure the kind of direct summit with Obama that he failed to lock in with the former president as his administration drew to a close in 2000 and 2001.A day after Obama told North Korea it must halt provocative acts and its nuclear program, Gibbs argued that the next step in any easing of tensions must come from Pyongyang.If they would like to see a greater international breakthrough, then they just have to come back to live up to the responsibilities that they entered into, he said.We are going to continue to ensure that we take actions to enforce recently passed Security Council resolutions to ensure there is not the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.col/macUS-NKOREA-NUCLEAR-CLINTON-MEDIA-DEBRIEF - 08/06/2009 10:24 - AFP--Service: World News (ANA)','WJCClinton briefs top US official on North Korea trip WASHINGTON, August 6, 2009 (AFP) - Ex-president Bill Clinton has given a top US official an initial readout on his North Korea trip and plans to conduct a more formal and in-depth debriefing for the White House, officials said Thursday.Clinton spoke to a member of President Barack Obama\'s national security council on Wednesday night, hours after flying home from negotiating the release of two jailed US journalists, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said.\"We are going to get a fuller briefing,\" Gibbs said, adding that Obama was also seeking to sit down with the former president to get a rare view from at the inner workings of Kim Jong-II\'s hermetic political system.The White House has so far declined to detail the nature of Clinton\'s conversations, other than to style the visit as a purely humanitarian mission that included no message from Obama to the leadership in Pyongyang.The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that Clinton discussed a broad range of issues in a three-hour encounter with Kim, and told him Pyongyang could benefit if it released kidnapped South Korean and Japanese nationals.The paper quoted a South Korean official as saying Kim was hoping to secure the kind of direct summit with Obama that he failed to lock in with the former president as his administration drew to a close in 2000 and 2001.A day after Obama told North Korea it must halt provocative acts and its nuclear program, Gibbs argued that the next step in any easing of tensions must come from Pyongyang.\"If they would like to see a greater international breakthrough, then they just have to come back to live up to the responsibilities that they entered into,\" he said.\"We are going to continue to ensure that we take actions to enforce recently passed Security Council resolutions to ensure there is not the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.\"col/macUS-NKOREA-NUCLEAR-CLINTON-MEDIA-DEBRIEF - 08/06/2009 10:24 - AFP--Service: World News (ANA)'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'239 - C05739840.txt','Make Up Turned Break UpB6 November 27, 2012 Make Up Turned Break Up By MAUREEN DOWD WASHINGTON Are the Republican senators unreasonable? Or is the secretary of state-manqu undiplomatic? Did the senators sandbag Susan Rice? Or did Rice further inflame a tense situation? Is it a case of shooting the messenger and playing politics? Or is national security dangerously infected with politics? It seems as if it would have been simple enough for Rice to quickly admit that the administration talking points she used on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows about the slaughter in Benghazi were misleading. But she went silent. She has no wartime consigliere and, aside from the president\'s angry postelection defense of Rice, the White House ? perhaps relieved that she -14,as taking the heat rather than the president ? wasn\'t running a strong damage control operation that clarified matters. Still, on last Sunday\'s talk shows, John McCain and Lindsey Graham softened their tone a bit. She\'s not the problem, McCain said The problem is the president of the United States, for failing to swiftly tell Americans what his intelligence agencies had confirmed: that Benghazi was a terrorist attack involving Al Qa.eda. affiliates. When Rice asked to come to the Hill to meet with some of her Republican critics, it seemed dtente was nigh. But somehow the hour-and-a-half powwow caused an escalation, with McCain, Graham and Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire emerging to say they had more reservations than before. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who\'s scheduled to meet with Rice on Wednesday, suggested that she would be better suited to run the Democratic National Committee than State. If Rice can\'t soothe the egos of some cranky G.O.P. pots, how would she negotiate with China?','Make Up Turned Break UpB6 November 27, 2012 Make Up Turned Break Up By MAUREEN DOWD WASHINGTON Are the Republican senators unreasonable? Or is the secretary of state-manqu undiplomatic? Did the senators sandbag Susan Rice? Or did Rice further inflame a tense situation? Is it a case of shooting the messenger and playing politics? Or is national security dangerously infected with politics? It seems as if it would have been simple enough for Rice to quickly admit that the administration talking points she used on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows about the slaughter in Benghazi were misleading. But she went silent. She has no wartime consigliere and, aside from the president\'s angry postelection defense of Rice, the White House ? perhaps relieved that she -14,as taking the heat rather than the president ? wasn\'t running a strong damage control operation that clarified matters. Still, on last Sunday\'s talk shows, John McCain and Lindsey Graham softened their tone a bit. \"She\'s not the problem,\" McCain said The problem is the president of the United States,\" for failing to swiftly tell Americans what his intelligence agencies had confirmed: that Benghazi was a terrorist attack involving Al Qa.eda. affiliates. When Rice asked to come to the Hill to meet with some of her Republican critics, it seemed dtente was nigh. But somehow the hour-and-a-half powwow caused an escalation, with McCain, Graham and Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire emerging to say they had more reservations than before. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who\'s scheduled to meet with Rice on Wednesday, suggested that she would be better suited to run the Democratic National Committee than State. If Rice can\'t soothe the egos of some cranky G.O.P. pots, how would she negotiate with China?'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'240 - C05739841.txt','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was soft on communism, and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public, they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable','Fwd: Cohen PostThe Washington Post December 4, 2012 Tuesday Regional Edition SECTION: EDITORIAL COPY; Pg. A25 HEADLINE: It\'s not about Rice BYLINE: Richard Cohen BODY: In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was \"soft on communism,\" and he launched an investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his day. Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama\'s and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more at work. At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate. But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she. Just as surely as day follows night, McCain\'s broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a post to which she has not been nominated. \"Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or incompetently misled the American public,\" they bellowed. I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She\'s close to the president, and that matters a great deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is chairman. But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2405 - C05763578.txt','Honduras interim govt sending mission to WashingtonTEGUCIGALPA, June 30 (Reuters) - An interim government set up after a military coup in Honduras said it will send a delegation of politicians, business leaders and lawyers to Washington on Wednesday for talks on the crisis. ? Roberto Micheletti, sworn in as caretaker president after leftist President Manuel Zelaya was toppled by the army on Sunday, announced the mission after Zelaya traveled to New York and Washington to address the United Nations and Organization of American States. Brian Himmelsteib Watch Officer S/ES-0 U.S. Department of State 202-647-1512 122','Honduras interim govt sending mission to WashingtonTEGUCIGALPA, June 30 (Reuters) - An interim government set up after a military coup in Honduras said it will send a delegation of politicians, business leaders and lawyers to Washington on Wednesday for talks on the crisis. ? Roberto Micheletti, sworn in as caretaker president after leftist President Manuel Zelaya was toppled by the army on Sunday, announced the mission after Zelaya traveled to New York and Washington to address the United Nations and Organization of American States. Brian Himmelsteib Watch Officer S/ES-0 U.S. Department of State 202-647-1512 122'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2466 - C05763800.txt','from today\'s Financial Times....Financial Times FT.com FT .com FINANCIAL \'11114ES COMMENT Clinton can deliver a tough message to India By Strobe Talbott Published: July 16 2009 20:06 When Hillary Clinton arrives in India on Friday, the US secretary of state will no doubt strike the upbeat tone that befits relations between the world\'s two largest democracies. But she is expected also to engage her hosts candidly on two issues that have been contentious in the past and may be in future: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. In both areas, President Barack Obama\'s positions are radically different from his predecessor\'s. Unlike George W. Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265','from today\'s Financial Times....Financial Times FT.com FT .com FINANCIAL \'11114ES COMMENT Clinton can deliver a tough message to India By Strobe Talbott Published: July 16 2009 20:06 When Hillary Clinton arrives in India on Friday, the US secretary of state will no doubt strike the upbeat tone that befits relations between the world\'s two largest democracies. But she is expected also to engage her hosts candidly on two issues that have been contentious in the past and may be in future: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. In both areas, President Barack Obama\'s positions are radically different from his predecessor\'s. Unlike George W. Bush, Mr Obama understands the need for a rules- based international system that will regulate and reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear weaponry. In particular, Mr Bush, like the Republican-controlled US Senate of the late 1990s, opposed the Kyoto protocol on climate change and the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He also had little use for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), even though it was largely an American initiative going back to the dawn of the cold war. Those Bush policies suited many Indians. In their view, a global regime to restrict carbon emissions could hinder India\'s growth, while the CTBT and the NPT blocked 265'),(9.906772301368955,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,3,'2526 - C05763950.txt','CODEL MackFyi Fyi on Amb. Llorens readout from CODEL Mack. Courtney Colleagues, Ambassador Llorens provided a readout of CODEL Mack\'s trip to Honduras. During the weekend trip, U.S. Representatives Mack and Bilbray met with several Honduran officials, including Micheletti, the Supreme Court president, and six presidential candidates. It is Ambassador Llorens\' opinion the CODEL was not helpful to the Obama Administration\'s goals in Honduras. The CODEL already has departed and is en route back to the United States. Thank you, Philip Roskamp Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512 311','CODEL MackFyi Fyi on Amb. Llorens readout from CODEL Mack. Courtney Colleagues, Ambassador Llorens provided a readout of CODEL Mack\'s trip to Honduras. During the weekend trip, U.S. Representatives Mack and Bilbray met with several Honduran officials, including Micheletti, the Supreme Court president, and six presidential candidates. It is Ambassador Llorens\' opinion the CODEL was not helpful to the Obama Administration\'s goals in Honduras. The CODEL already has departed and is en route back to the United States. Thank you, Philip Roskamp Senior Watch Officer State Department Operations Center 202-647-1512 311'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2641 - C05764162.txt','polo tone ReportWnac\'s or what . loulo say. iVlitchell just reported to me how strongly the Israelis feel that the POTUS and I lorcrAuliy about it now. 4i?t1 they said if there is a vote in the UNGA that\'s the end of the peace process. knt),iti.j Mitchell at my cutquest is calling Rahm and Dan Shapiro to report and be sure POTUS knows before h , tapes','polo tone ReportWnac\'s or what . ;loulo say. iVlitchell just reported to me how strongly the Israelis feel that the POTUS and I lorcrAuliy about it now. 4i?t1 they said if there is a vote in the UNGA that\'s the end of the peace process. knt),iti.j Mitchell at my cutquest is calling Rahm and Dan Shapiro to report and be sure POTUS knows before h , tapes'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2650 - C05764186.txt','Re:Thx Few other notes: - wh is asking if u want to speak with potus tomorrow during the meeting time? Would be 10:20am. Would you like to do a call with him or wait and meet with him in petson? - cdm can explain the document I just asked oscar to print for you. Ok. Thx. Enjoy the War. See you in DC.','Re:Thx Few other notes: - wh is asking if u want to speak with potus tomorrow during the meeting time? Would be 10:20am. Would you like to do a call with him or wait and meet with him in petson? - cdm can explain the document I just asked oscar to print for you. Ok. Thx. Enjoy the War. See you in DC.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2651 - C05764188.txt','Re:Tuesday we think. I\'ll wait to see him in person next week. Do we know when that would be? Thx Few other notes: - wh is asking if u want to speak with potus tomorrow during the meeting time? Would be 10:20am. Would you like to do a call with him or wait and meet with him in person? - cdm can explain the document I just asked oscar to print for you. Ok. Thx. Enjoy the Itfar. See you in DC.','Re:Tuesday we think. I\'ll wait to see him in person next week. Do we know when that would be? Thx Few other notes: - wh is asking if u want to speak with potus tomorrow during the meeting time? Would be 10:20am. Would you like to do a call with him or wait and meet with him in person? - cdm can explain the document I just asked oscar to print for you. Ok. Thx. Enjoy the Itfar. See you in DC.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2653 - C05764192.txt','Re:I\'ll wait to see him in person next week. Do we know when that would be? Thx Few other notes: - wh is asking if u want to speak with potus tomorrow during the meeting time? Would be 10:20am. Would you like to do a call with him or wait and meet with him in person? - cdm can explain the document I just asked oscar to print for you. Ok. Thx. Enjoy the Itfar. See you in DC.','Re:I\'ll wait to see him in person next week. Do we know when that would be? Thx Few other notes: - wh is asking if u want to speak with potus tomorrow during the meeting time? Would be 10:20am. Would you like to do a call with him or wait and meet with him in person? - cdm can explain the document I just asked oscar to print for you. Ok. Thx. Enjoy the Itfar. See you in DC.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2654 - C05764193.txt','Re:Yes we have asked wh for a time So Lona will include in daily schedule for Tuesday? Tuesday we think. I\'ll wait to see him in person next week. Do we know when that would be? Thx Few other notes: - wh is asking if u want to speak with potus tomorrow during the meeting time? Would be 10:20am. Would you like to do a call with him or wait and meet with him in person? - cdm can explain the document I just asked oscar to print for you. B6','Re:Yes we have asked wh for a time So Lona will include in daily schedule for Tuesday? Tuesday we think. I\'ll wait to see him in person next week. Do we know when that would be? Thx Few other notes: - wh is asking if u want to speak with potus tomorrow during the meeting time? Would be 10:20am. Would you like to do a call with him or wait and meet with him in person? - cdm can explain the document I just asked oscar to print for you. B6'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2673 - C05764232.txt','Re:Yes we have asked wh for a time So Lona will include in daily schedule for Tuesday? Tuesday we think. I\'ll wait to see him in person next week. Do we know when that would be? Thx Few other notes: - wh is asking if u want to speak with potus tomorrow during the meeting time? Would be 10:20am. Would you like to do a call with him or wait and meet with him in person? - cdm can explain the document I just asked oscar to print for you. Ok. Thx. Enjoy the gar. See you in DC.','Re:Yes we have asked wh for a time So Lona will include in daily schedule for Tuesday? Tuesday we think. I\'ll wait to see him in person next week. Do we know when that would be? Thx Few other notes: - wh is asking if u want to speak with potus tomorrow during the meeting time? Would be 10:20am. Would you like to do a call with him or wait and meet with him in person? - cdm can explain the document I just asked oscar to print for you. Ok. Thx. Enjoy the gar. See you in DC.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2678 - C05764241.txt','Re:? Any word froH Yes we have asked wh for a time So Lona will include in daily schedule for Tuesday? Tuesday we think. I\'ll wait to see him in person next week. Do we know when that would be? Thx Few other notes: - wh is asking if u want to speak with potus tomorrow during the meeting time? Would be 10:20am. Would you like to do a call with him or wait and meet with him in person? - cdm can explain the document I just asked oscar to print for you. Ok. Thx. Enjoy the Itfar. See you in DC.','Re:? Any word froH Yes we have asked wh for a time So Lona will include in daily schedule for Tuesday? Tuesday we think. I\'ll wait to see him in person next week. Do we know when that would be? Thx Few other notes: - wh is asking if u want to speak with potus tomorrow during the meeting time? Would be 10:20am. Would you like to do a call with him or wait and meet with him in person? - cdm can explain the document I just asked oscar to print for you. Ok. Thx. Enjoy the Itfar. See you in DC.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2680 - C05764246.txt','Re:We are making reservations Any word from Yes we have asked wh for a time So Lona will include in daily schedule for Tuesday? Tuesday we think. I\'ll wait to see him in person next week. Do we know when that would be? Thx Few other notes: - wh is asking if u want to speak with potus tomorrow during the meeting time? Would be 10:20am. Would you like to do a call with him or wait and meet with him in person? - cdm can explain the document I just asked oscar to print for you. Ok. Thx. Enjoy the Itfar. See you in DC.','Re:We are making reservations Any word from Yes we have asked wh for a time So Lona will include in daily schedule for Tuesday? Tuesday we think. I\'ll wait to see him in person next week. Do we know when that would be? Thx Few other notes: - wh is asking if u want to speak with potus tomorrow during the meeting time? Would be 10:20am. Would you like to do a call with him or wait and meet with him in person? - cdm can explain the document I just asked oscar to print for you. Ok. Thx. Enjoy the Itfar. See you in DC.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'277 - C05739887.txt','H: Intel on new Libya president, SidAttachments: hrc memo libya new president 082312.docx CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Intel on new Libya president, SidAttachments: hrc memo libya new president 082312.docx CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'278 - C05739888.txt','H: Intel on new Libya president. SidAttachments: hrc memo libya new president 082312.docx Very interesting. CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Intel on new Libya president. SidAttachments: hrc memo libya new president 082312.docx Very interesting. CONFIDENTIAL August 23, 2012 For: Hillary'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2784 - C05764474.txt','Terry MurrayI have a cell that has changed. Tracking down new one Do either of you have numbers for her? She\'s the President of the Mass State Senate and was a big supporter of mine during the primaries.','Terry MurrayI have a cell that has changed. Tracking down new one Do either of you have numbers for her? She\'s the President of the Mass State Senate and was a big supporter of mine during the primaries.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2788 - C05764480.txt','Terry MurrayI have a cell that has changed. Tracking down new one Do either of you have numbers for her? She\'s the President of the Mass State Senate and was a big supporter of mine during the primaries.','Terry MurrayI have a cell that has changed. Tracking down new one Do either of you have numbers for her? She\'s the President of the Mass State Senate and was a big supporter of mine during the primaries.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2800 - C05764499.txt','Mini Schedule 10/21/09 Wednesday8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BI-WEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am MEETING w/GEORGE MITCHELL 10:40 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 10:55 am ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 11:00 am SPEECH ON NON-PROLIFERATION HOSTED BY THE 12:15 pm U.S. INSTITUTE FOR PEACE East Room, Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 12:20 pm DEPART Renaissance Mayflower Hotel *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/SOUTH AFRICAN FM NKOANA-MASHABANE 1:30 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm DROP-BY LUNCHEON HOSTED BY A/S CAMPBELL 2:00 pm Webster Room, 8th Floor 2:15pm PHONE CALL w/ISRAELI FM AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 2:30pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm OFFICE TIME 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm MEETING NY/WILLIAM HAGUE, MEMBER OF BRITISH PARLIMENT 3:30 pm AND SHADOW FOREIGN SECRETARY Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR OES ASSISTANT SECRETARY 4:20 pm ICERRI-ANN JONES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 4:45 pm BUREAU BRIEFING ON COUNTER TERRORISM 5:45 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###','Mini Schedule 10/21/09 Wednesday8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am PRE-BRIEF FOR WEEKLY POTUS MEETING 9:30 am Secretary\'s Office 9:30 am BI-WEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am MEETING w/GEORGE MITCHELL 10:40 am Secretary\'s Office 10:45 am DEPART State Department *En route Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 10:55 am ARRIVE Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 11:00 am SPEECH ON NON-PROLIFERATION HOSTED BY THE 12:15 pm U.S. INSTITUTE FOR PEACE East Room, Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 12:20 pm DEPART Renaissance Mayflower Hotel *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:15 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:15 pm (t) PHONE CALL w/SOUTH AFRICAN FM NKOANA-MASHABANE 1:30 pm (t) Secretary\'s Office 1:45 pm DROP-BY LUNCHEON HOSTED BY A/S CAMPBELL 2:00 pm Webster Room, 8th Floor 2:15pm PHONE CALL w/ISRAELI FM AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN 2:30pm Secretary\'s Office 2:30 pm OFFICE TIME 3:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 3:00 pm MEETING NY/WILLIAM HAGUE, MEMBER OF BRITISH PARLIMENT 3:30 pm AND SHADOW FOREIGN SECRETARY Secretary\'s Office 3:30 pm OFFICE TIME 4:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 4:00 pm SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR OES ASSISTANT SECRETARY 4:20 pm ICERRI-ANN JONES Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 4:45 pm BUREAU BRIEFING ON COUNTER TERRORISM 5:45 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room 6:00 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 6:10 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ###'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'281 - C05739891.txt','H: Intel, Libyan President, Sid H: Intel, Libyan President. SidAttachments: hrc memo Libya President 082712.docx Pls print. CONFIDENTIAL August 27, 2012 For: Hillary','H: Intel, Libyan President, Sid H: Intel, Libyan President. SidAttachments: hrc memo Libya President 082712.docx Pls print. CONFIDENTIAL August 27, 2012 For: Hillary'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2863 - C05764608.txt','(AP) Top Russian official: no missiles near PolandTop Russian official: no missiles near Poland MOSCOW (AP)-A Russian deputy defense minister has confirmed that the military has scrapped a plan to deploy missiles near Poland. Vladimir Popovkin says that U.S. President Barack Obama\'s decision to dump the Bush-era plan to deploy missile defense sites in Eastern Europe has made the deployment of Iskander short-range missiles in Russia\'s Kaliningrad region unnecessary. Popovkin\'s statement on Ekho Moskvy radio Saturday confirmed previous similar statements by other Russian officials. Tim Davis Watch Officer Operations Center 202-647-1512','(AP) Top Russian official: no missiles near PolandTop Russian official: no missiles near Poland MOSCOW (AP)-A Russian deputy defense minister has confirmed that the military has scrapped a plan to deploy missiles near Poland. Vladimir Popovkin says that U.S. President Barack Obama\'s decision to dump the Bush-era plan to deploy missile defense sites in Eastern Europe has made the deployment of Iskander short-range missiles in Russia\'s Kaliningrad region unnecessary. Popovkin\'s statement on Ekho Moskvy radio Saturday confirmed previous similar statements by other Russian officials. Tim Davis Watch Officer Operations Center 202-647-1512'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2894 - C05764653.txt','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\'  Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing, he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period, he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120','School eventDon\'t think oscar was able to get this to you before you left. Its a few ny notes from chris falvo before the school event: TO: Secretary Clinton FROM: Chris Falvo DATE: September 8, 2009 RE: NY Local Issues Schools - NYC public schools open on Wednesday, September 9th. As a result, you will be visiting a charter school that opened a couple of weeks ago instead of a public school. Mike Mulgrew, who took over as President of the UFT when Randi left for AFT, will be present at the event and should be acknowledged in your remarks. His aides who you have met numerous times, Dick Riley and Bridget Rein, will also be present. Mike appointed Dick as his press secretary last month. H1N1 - Mayor Bloomberg did a rollout earlier this week on NYC\'s plans to handle this health concern, and a significant portion discusses schools. Unlike what was done in the Spring, this time closing schools will be a last resort. Reason is that they found kids still contaminate each other by going to movies and playgrounds when the schools are closed, so instead they are asking sick kids to stay home. And if four percent of a student body experiences the flu on a single day, a doctor will visit to monitor the situation. Every student in a NYC school will be offered free H1N1 flu shots or mist once a vaccine is available. Primary day - September 15th is primary day. In addition to Bill Thompson for Mayor, the primary races that have been closely followed are Public Advocate and City Comptroller. Running for Public Advocate are Councilmember Eric Gioia, Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel. Running for Comptroller are four Councilmembers: John Lui, Melinda Katz, David Yassky, and David Weprin. Rangel - As of last week House Speaker Pelosi plans to allow Rep. Rangel to keep his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee despite his ethics problems. According to amended forms recently filed with the House, Rangel failed to disclose at least $800,000 in assets and income since 2002. This comes amid a House ethics investigation into his failure to report income from and pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic and his ties to a real-estate developer who leased him four rent-stabilized apartments in New York. The panel is also looking into Rangel\'s fundraising and whether he improperly used his office to raise money for a public policy center in his name at the City University of New York. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing and says its accounting mistakes and simple oversights. The NY Post and Buffalo News have called for his resignation. Speaking at a health-care forum in Washington Heights last Tuesday, Rangel said that bias and prejudice toward Obama are fueling opposition to health-care reform. \"Some Americans have not gotten over the fact that Obama is president of the United States. They go to sleep wondering, \'How did this happen?\' \" Rangel said. Rangel then likened the battle over health-care expansion for the uninsured to the fight for civil rights. \"Why do we have to wait for the right to vote? Why can\'t we get what God has given us? That is the right to live as human beings and not negotiate with white southerners and not count the votes. Just do the right thing,\" he said. After the forum, Rangel insisted he was not smearing opponents as racists. \"What I\'m saying is, if you watch the town-hall meetings, people were angry and did not care what the answer was to some of their questions. They were angry with their member of Congress, period,\" he said. Rangel\'s comments came less than two weeks after Governor Paterson claimed he has been the victim of a racist white media -- and also suggested that opposition to Obama\'s plan is racially driven. The White House disagreed with Paterson\'s comments. 120'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'2924 - C05764699.txt','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.','8/28 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified POTUS Asia Travel ? Bill said he will be meeting with his Indonesian counterpart today to discuss. Helicopter support for Emb Baghdad ? Pat Kennedy noted that Blackwater\'s contract ends Sept. 4, but problems have arisen with the successor being ready to assume helo support tasks; they have not secured the necessary helos nor obtained the required certificates of airworthiness and are in breach of their contract. Rather than shut down Embassy operations after Sept. 4, it may be necessary to give Blackwater a short (perhaps 2 months) extension until the successor is ready to perform. M is talking to Chris Hill about our options; he would need to discuss this with the Iraqis if Blackwater is extended. Libya ? Rich Verma noted the planned demonstration in Englewood, New Jersey this weekend in opposition to Qaddafi\'s desire to stay there during UNGA. There is now a possibility that Qaddafi will stay at a hotel in Manhattan. Bill will talk to Jeff Feltman and hopes this will be resolved today; if so, H said they would inform Rep. Rothman and Senator Lautenberg. Hearings ? Rich reported that Chris Hill is scheduled to appear before the SFRC on Sept 9 and the HFAC on Sept 10, perhaps with Gen. Odierno, although Odierno may not be available those dates. There was discussion of the pros and cons of appearing with or without Gen. Odierno, given past precedent on Iraq and Afghanistan testimony and the general rule that ambassadors usually do not testify on the Hill. ? Upcoming confirmation hearings include those for Bob Hormats on Sept 9, perhaps with Jose Fernandez, and a panel of EUR ambassadorial-nominees on Sept 10. Also, Richard Holbrooke will testify on Sept 15 before the House Foreign Operations subcommittee. Honduras ? Harold Koh raised the memo to the Secretary on Honduras; it was decided to discuss it in a separate meeting.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'3016 - C05764880.txt','ScheduleWe\'ll follow up. I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?','ScheduleWe\'ll follow up. I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'3017 - C05764882.txt','ScheduleWill do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?','ScheduleWill do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'3023 - C05764891.txt','ScheduleI got the invite for she schwarzenegger conf last night. Its in calif from sept 29-oct 2nd. III get info to both of u Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?','ScheduleI got the invite for she schwarzenegger conf last night. Its in calif from sept 29-oct 2nd. III get info to both of u Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list Do you know about a conference that Schwarzenegger said he invited me to in CA in late Sept or Oct about the environment?'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'3024 - C05764892.txt','Guardian front page tomorrow also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen. But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable. Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time. He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution. In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. My sight is not at all deteriorating, he told NBC.','Guardian front page tomorrow; also London Times, etc... See my other email.. SidBarack Obama snubs Gordon Brown over private talks White House spurned five requests from PM\'s aides for bilateral meeting Gordon Brown and Barack Obama at a joint news conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in April 2009. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reufers Gordon Brown lurched from being hailed as a global statesman to intense embarrassment tonight, after it emerged US President Barack Obama had turned down no fewer than five requests from Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting at the United Na tions in New York or at the G20 summit starting in Pittsburgh today. The prime minister, eager to portray himself as a leading player on the international stage in America this week, was also forced to play down suggestions from inside his own party that he might step down early, either due to ill health or deteriorating eyesight. There have been tensions between the White House and No 10 for weeks over Brown\'s handling of the Scottish government\'s decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. Brown\'s efforts to secure a prestigious primetime slot for his keynote speech at the general assembly in New York were also thwarted when the Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, delivered a 100-minute speech to the UN, massively running over Brown\'s 15 minute slot. Brown had not only been seeking a bilateral meeting with Obama, but feelers were also sent out to hold a joint press conference, an event that would have boosted Brown\'s efforts to offer himself as a linchpin of international diplomacy. Government sources said that Britain even changed its policy on swine flu immunisation in Africa to match that of the Obama administration last week, in an attempt to rebuild relations. No 10 denied there had been any hint of a snub, saying Obama and Brown had plenty of chances to talk as they sat next to one another at the summits. They insisted they were working closely on issues such as future economic regulation, bankers\' bonuses, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brown himself insisted: \"I do say that the special relationship is strong, it continues to strengthen.\" But Obama has held bilateral meetings in New York with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, and the new Japanese prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama. News of the five spurned approaches compounded a miserable day for Brown at home which saw a parliamentary aide resign over the prime minister\'s refusal to sack Lady Scotland, the attorney general, after she was fined 5,000 for employing an illegal immigrant, as well as a withering attack by the former home secretary Charles Clarke. Stephen Hesford, Labour MP for Wirral West, told Brown in a resignation letter: \"In my view, the facts of the case do not matter. It is the principle which counts, particularly at a time when the public\'s trust of Whitehall is uncertain to say the least. We have to be seen to be accountable.\" Brown was also savaged by Charles Clarke, who told the Evening Standard that in his view Brown\'s leadership risked letting \"the whole Labour ship crash on to the rocks of May 2010 [the expected date of the general election] and sink for a very long time\". He said he hoped rumours that Brown would quit would come true. \"I think his own dignity ought to look to that kind of solution.\" In two interviews , Brown was forced for the first time to field questions about his health. \"My sight is not at all deteriorating,\" he told NBC.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'3026 - C05764896.txt','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left the special relationship at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone, the source said. There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off. The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would spend all day Friday together. However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.','The Telegraph front page tomorrow am... see my memo/email on N.I. SidBarack Obama rebuffs Gordon Brown as \'special relationship\' sinks to new low Gordon Brown has been snubbed repeatedly by Barack Obama during his trip to the United States, as the fall-out from the release of the Lockerbie bomber appeared to have left \"the special relationship\" at its lowest ebb for nearly 20 years. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor in New York Published: 11:49PM BST 23 Sep 2009 British officials made five attempts to secure official talks with the US President and even agreed to a policy change in an attempt to land a joint appearance between the two leaders, said diplomatic sources. But the White House rebuffed the offers and Mr Brown, who had hoped to increase his popularity by appearing on his own with Mr Obama, had to settle instead for a snatched conversation with the President in a New York kitchen. The setbacks led to fears that relati ons between Downing Street and the White House were at their lowest point since John Major\'s frosty dealings with Bill Clinton. It was disclosed earlier this week that Mr Brown would not hold bilateral talks with Mr Obama, despite the President hosting individual meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia. Downing Street claimed that this was not unusual. However, a British diplomat told The Daily Telegraph that the White House\'s refusal to meet Mr Brown had been a serious embarrassment for the Prime Minister. \"It is wrong for people to say that we have been relaxed about the way things have gone,\" the source said. \"There were five attempts to set up a meeting and none have come off.\" The most striking example of Downing Street\'s desperation to engineer a meeting was a change of policy on supplying swine flu vaccines to Africa. It aimed to match America\'s commitment and was announced last week. As a result, it had been hoped that Mr Obama would agree to a joint press conference, according to a senior source. However, the meeting never happened. The White House said that Mr Brown and Mr Obama would chair a meeting tonight about Pakistan, and would \"spend all day Friday together.\" However, Friday\'s meeting in Pittsburgh involves the full G20 group of world leaders. The release=2 Oof the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, appears to have been behind the new chill in relations between Washington and London. Mr Obama expressed his dismay at the release in a telephone call with the Prime Minister earlier this month. Downing Street\'s original account of the conversation failed to refer to the President\'s anger. Mr Brown has maintained that freeing the Libyan was a matter entirely for the Scottish executive.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'3027 - C05764898.txt','ScheduleYes, Thursday\'s PC is scheduled to end at 6pm so the 7pm shuttle. With regard to Wednesday, I have reached out to the WH about and will be sure to report back as soon as they suggest a time. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Also, once we know what time I need to be in DC, I\'ll need a shuttle time. And I want to lock in my return to NY on Thursday. Do you know what time I can take a shuttle on Thursday? Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list','ScheduleYes, Thursday\'s PC is scheduled to end at 6pm so the 7pm shuttle. With regard to Wednesday, I have reached out to the WH about and will be sure to report back as soon as they suggest a time. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 Also, once we know what time I need to be in DC, I\'ll need a shuttle time. And I want to lock in my return to NY on Thursday. Do you know what time I can take a shuttle on Thursday? Will do. I haven\'t seen the Schwarzenegger conference but let me double check Monday morning. Lona Valmoro Special Assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-9071 I may see the POTUS Wed afternoon or evening per my conversation w him today. He\'s checking his schedule. Can you reach out to WH? People I saw at funeral who I want to see or who want to see me-- Randy Weingarten--reschedule dinner w her and Hillary Rosen Dianne Feinstein--put her on my call list'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'3069 - C05764965.txt','When can we talk today?Potus may call through ops b/w 1 and 6 pm','When can we talk today?Potus may call through ops b/w 1 and 6 pm'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'31 - C05739592.txt','Quick Summary of POTUS Calls to Presidents of Libya and EgyptFYSA Please do not forward B5','Quick Summary of POTUS Calls to Presidents of Libya and EgyptFYSA Please do not forward B5'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'3100 - C05765014.txt','Mini Schedule Thursday 9/10/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 10:20 am Secretary\'s Office 10:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:30 am ARRIVE White House 10:45 am CABINET MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 12:00 pm Cabinet Room *Camera Spray at top. 12:10 pm OFFICIAL CABINET PHOTO 12:20 pm East Room or Outside 12:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm PHOTOS 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office Area 1:15 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 1:20 pm ARRIVE White House 1:25 pm PRESIDENT OBAMA\'S BILATERAL w/UAE CROWN PRINCE 2:45 pm MUHAMMED bin ZAYED AL NAHYAN Oval Office *Camera spray to follow. 2:50 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/POTUS AND VP BIDEN 3:20 pm Oval Office 3:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 3:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/INDLAN HOME MINISTER CHIDAMBARAM 3:50 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 4:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR CAPRICIA MARSHALL, 4:45 pm CHIEF OF PROTOCOL Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 1c.c.','Mini Schedule Thursday 9/10/098:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:40 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/REGIONAL BUREAU SECRETARIES 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 10:20 am Secretary\'s Office 10:25 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:30 am ARRIVE White House 10:45 am CABINET MEETING w/PRESIDENT OBAMA 12:00 pm Cabinet Room *Camera Spray at top. 12:10 pm OFFICIAL CABINET PHOTO 12:20 pm East Room or Outside 12:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 12:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 12:30 pm OFFICE TIME 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 1:00 pm PHOTOS 1:05 pm Secretary\'s Office Area 1:15 pm DEPART State Department *En route White House 1:20 pm ARRIVE White House 1:25 pm PRESIDENT OBAMA\'S BILATERAL w/UAE CROWN PRINCE 2:45 pm MUHAMMED bin ZAYED AL NAHYAN Oval Office *Camera spray to follow. 2:50 pm WEEKLY MEETING w/POTUS AND VP BIDEN 3:20 pm Oval Office 3:25 pm DEPART White House *En route State Department 3:30 pm ARRIVE State Department 3:30 pm BILATERAL w/INDLAN HOME MINISTER CHIDAMBARAM 3:50 pm Secretary\'s Conference Room *Official photo in East Hall preceding. 4:00 pm SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR CAPRICIA MARSHALL, 4:45 pm CHIEF OF PROTOCOL Benjamin Franklin Room, 8th Floor 1c.c.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'3255 - C05765718.txt','H: Also, two Quinnipiac polls, CT and OH, not good. SNovember 12, 2009 - Dems Fade In Ohio Senate Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds Obama Gets Negative Score In Key Swing State Word format For the first time, Republican Rob Portman is inching ahead of the two Democrats in the 2010 race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. Also for the first time, Ohio voters disapprove 50 - 45 percent of the job President Barack Obama is doing, down from his 53 - 42 percent approval September 16 and 49 - 44 percent approval July 7. In still another first, voters are split 40 - 40 percent on who is doing a better job handling health care, the President or Congressional Republicans, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh- pe-ack) University survey finds. In a September 16 survey on the same question, Obama was on top 49 - 28 percent. Ohio voters disapprove 53 - 42 percent of the way the President is handling the economy and disapprove 57 - 36 percent of the way he is handling health care. In September, they approved of his handling of the economy 48 - 46 percent and split on his handling of health care 44 - 45 percent. The Democratic wave that swept through Ohio in 2006 and 2008 may be cresting. The Democratic lead in the Governor\'s and Senate races has evaporated and for the first time President Barack Obama is under water in the most important swing state in the country, said Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. Ohio voters are not happy with the President\'s handling of health care and the economy. The fact that they now are split whether he or the Republicans in Congress are better able to handle health care should be a very worrisome number at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. since the GOP is still pretty much a four-letter word in most of America. Independent voters, often the group that decides Ohio elections, disapprove 49 - 45 percent of the overall job Obama is doing and disapprove 54 - 39 percent of his handling of the economy. They disapprove 62 - 34 percent, almost 2-1, of his handling of health care. In July, when the President\'s job approval began falling nationally from the high 50s and low 60s into the low 50s, Ohio was the first place it showed up in the polls, said Brown. Portman, a former Congressman running for the U.S. Senate in 2010, has small leads over two Democrats, topping Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner 38 - 34 percent and Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher 39 - 36 percent. In the battle for the Democratic Senate nomination, Fisher gets 24 percent to Brunner\'s 22 percent, with 51 percent undecided. Portman leads car dealer Tom Ganley 26 - 7 percent in a GOP primary with 64 percent undecided.','H: Also, two Quinnipiac polls, CT and OH, not good. SNovember 12, 2009 - Dems Fade In Ohio Senate Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Obama Gets Negative Score In Key Swing State Word format For the first time, Republican Rob Portman is inching ahead of the two Democrats in the 2010 race for Ohio\'s U.S. Senate seat, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. Also for the first time, Ohio voters disapprove 50 - 45 percent of the job President Barack Obama is doing, down from his 53 - 42 percent approval September 16 and 49 - 44 percent approval July 7. In still another first, voters are split 40 - 40 percent on who is doing a better job handling health care, the President or Congressional Republicans, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh- pe-ack) University survey finds. In a September 16 survey on the same question, Obama was on top 49 - 28 percent. Ohio voters disapprove 53 - 42 percent of the way the President is handling the economy and disapprove 57 - 36 percent of the way he is handling health care. In September, they approved of his handling of the economy 48 - 46 percent and split on his handling of health care 44 - 45 percent. \"The Democratic wave that swept through Ohio in 2006 and 2008 may be cresting. The Democratic lead in the Governor\'s and Senate races has evaporated and for the first time President Barack Obama is under water in the most important swing state in the country,\" said Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. \"Ohio voters are not happy with the President\'s handling of health care and the economy. The fact that they now are split whether he or the Republicans in Congress are better able to handle health care should be a very worrisome number at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. since the GOP is still pretty much a four-letter word in most of America.\" Independent voters, often the group that decides Ohio elections, disapprove 49 - 45 percent of the overall job Obama is doing and disapprove 54 - 39 percent of his handling of the economy. They disapprove 62 - 34 percent, almost 2-1, of his handling of health care. \"In July, when the President\'s job approval began falling nationally from the high 50s and low 60s into the low 50s, Ohio was the first place it showed up in the polls,\" said Brown. Portman, a former Congressman running for the U.S. Senate in 2010, has small leads over two Democrats, topping Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner 38 - 34 percent and Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher 39 - 36 percent. In the battle for the Democratic Senate nomination, Fisher gets 24 percent to Brunner\'s 22 percent, with 51 percent undecided. Portman leads car dealer Tom Ganley 26 - 7 percent in a GOP primary with 64 percent undecided.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'34 - C05739595.txt','Quick Summary of POTUS Calls to Presidents of Libya and Egypt Quick Summary of POTUS Calls to Presidents of Ubya and EgyptFYI FYSA Please do not forward B5','Quick Summary of POTUS Calls to Presidents of Libya and Egypt Quick Summary of POTUS Calls to Presidents of Ubya and EgyptFYI FYSA Please do not forward B5'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'3479 - C05766093.txt','NYT EditorialWill get back to you on the specific process, but my understanding is that it will be a series of bilats and possibly some working sessions. You can meet with leaders harder for Todd or Chu to do so. And also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed.','NYT EditorialWill get back to you on the specific process, but my understanding is that it will be a series of bilats and possibly some working sessions. You can meet with leaders; harder for Todd or Chu to do so. And also what would the process be--why would my parachuting in going to be determinative? I\'ve asked Todd to identify the specific areas where he thinks progress can be made through discussions on Thursday. At a high level, I think leaders\' conversations on Thursday will begin to narrow gaps on the big issues -- transparency, funding, inscribing commitments, etc -- IF (and it\'s a big if) those gaps are narrow-able. If they\'re not, then Thursday/Friday will be days of trying and failing ... but at least trying. Todd\'s view is that there is not enough time Friday for top-level meetings to close the deal; that two days are required. You would be our head of delegation for the first, POTUS for the second. Do you think we could get anything done? If so, what? Whoops...to say: See below. Todd also wrote a short while ago to say the following: By the way, see below. HRC should see. Thanks. Ogden, Peter R Really good editorial here. Really worth reading. This Week in Copenhagen December 12, 2009 Editorial We didn\'t expect much from the first week of the global warming conference in Copenhagen. Countries need to do a little posturing before getting down to the hard work, which is supposed to start on Monday. But the belligerent talk from China seemed to go well beyond the usual positioning. The best hope is that the talks will produce an interim understanding under which industrialized countries would commit to fairly precise targets for reduced emissions, and others, like China, to broader but measurable goals. The industrial countries would be expected to help poorer countries shift to less-polluting forms of energy. That would set the stage for a legally binding deal in 2010. But there is no chance of even an interim agreement without the enthusiastic participation of China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. China\'s absence would give other developing countries ? and the United States Senate ? an excuse to do less than needed.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'3532 - C05766198.txt','Don\'t laugh!!Why not! Will call him. Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance we can get this?','Don\'t laugh!!Why not! Will call him. Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance we can get this?'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'3533 - C05766199.txt','Don\'t laugh!!Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance we can get this?','Don\'t laugh!!Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance we can get this?'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'3534 - C05766200.txt','Don\'t.laugh!! Don\'t laugh!!Got it. The Great Hall where we met w Hu. Sorry which building was that? The hotel? Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance-we can get this?','Don\'t.laugh!! Don\'t laugh!!Got it. The Great Hall where we met w Hu. Sorry which building was that? The hotel? Can you contact your protocol friend in China and ask him if I could get photos of the carpets of the rooms I met in w POTUS during the recent trip? I loved their designs and the way they appeared carved. Any chance-we can get this?'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'3557 - C05766239.txt','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing a short political declaration of some sort, but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an operational accord -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try, said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try. Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.','Reuters pieceSorry -- meant to send earlier: China sees no chance of climate deal - source Thu Dec 17, 2009 Print I Single Page By Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China has told participants in the U.N. climate change talks that it sees no possibility of achieving an operational accord this week, an official involved in the Copenhagen talks said on Thursday. Dozens of heads of state are descending on the Danish capital to address the December 7-18 conference, and had hoped to sign on Friday a new pact to tackle global warming. The official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters the Chinese had instead suggested issuing \"a short political declaration of some sort,\" but it was not clear what that would say. The official said negotiations were continuing to try to reach a breakthrough that would still allow an operational agreement to be signed. The official said the sticking point for China appeared to be a process issue. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for an \"operational accord\" -- essentially a political agreement with teeth that can get countries working to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions while a more formal and binding treaty is hammered out in 2010. Some ministers warned that slow, often stalled talks during the summit meant it was staring at failure. \"We may not get there on the substance, it is quite possible we\'ll fail on the substance, but at least let\'s give it a try,\" said Britain\'s energy and climate minister Ed Miliband. \"At the moment the problem is we\'re not giving it a try.\" Developed and developing nations are at odds over who should cut emissions, how deep the cuts should be, and how much funding should be provided to poor countries to help them shift to greener growth and adapt to a warmer world. While the overall picture is bleak, there has been some progress in areas critical to reaching a deal. Africa dramatically scaled back its expectations for climate aid from rich nations, and Japan pledged about $11 billion (6.8 billion pound) in public funds to 2012 to help poor countries adapt to a warmer world and cut their emissions. Talks on a U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations to curb deforestation have advanced, and the United States pledged $1 billion in short-term funds to conserve tropical forests.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'3681 - C05766540.txt','(AP) US Congress Party SwitchWASHINGTON - Senior House aides say freshman Democratic lawmaker Parker Griffith of Alabama is switching to the Republican Party. Griffith was narrowly elected last year from a region of northern Alabama that includes Huntsville and Decatur. President Barack Obama lost the district badly to Republican John McCain. Griffith is a radiation oncologist. His switch comes as Congress is trying to pass a much-contested health care bill. Democrats will still control the House by a substantial margin.','(AP) US Congress Party SwitchWASHINGTON - Senior House aides say freshman Democratic lawmaker Parker Griffith of Alabama is switching to the Republican Party. Griffith was narrowly elected last year from a region of northern Alabama that includes Huntsville and Decatur. President Barack Obama lost the district badly to Republican John McCain. Griffith is a radiation oncologist. His switch comes as Congress is trying to pass a much-contested health care bill. Democrats will still control the House by a substantial margin.'),(3.3022574337896518,3.3022574337896518,2500,'President_of_the_United_States',92,1,'3716 - C05766609.txt','Happy New Year!Happy New Year to you as well! It\'s been an honor to work for you. I\'m excited -- and bracing -- for the work ahead. As for business, I\'ve sent along the outline for the year-end POTUS report and the first weekly Af-Pak report. Jake--I hope you and the Sullivan clan had a glorious and joyous holiday and that you\'re revved up for 2010! Thanks for all you did to make this past year a successful launch. Now, the hard work starts as we try to deliver. But, it\'s no hyperbole to say you are a joy to work. Onward--and upward! H','Happy New Year!Happy New Year to you as well! It\'s been an honor to work for you. I\'m excited -- and bracing -- for the work ahead. As for business, I\'ve sent along the outline for the year-end POTUS report and the first weekly Af-Pak report. Jake--I hope you and the Sullivan clan had a glorious and joyous holiday and that you\'re revved up for 2010! Thanks for all you did to make this past year a successful launch. Now, the hard work starts as we try to deliver. But, it\'s no hyperbole to say you are a joy to work. Onward--and upward! H'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'President_pro_tempore',2,1,'2223 - C05762947.txt','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesUpdate from tom I am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? According to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesUpdate from tom I am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? According to conversations between A/S Shannon and the Honduran Ambassador, shots were fired outside of President Zelaya\'s residence in Tegucigalpa, and members of the armed forces have reportedly seized the'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'President_pro_tempore',2,1,'2268 - C05763053.txt','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesI am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San ? Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? 96','Honduran President Zelaya Reportedly Seized by Armed ForcesI am in the office and working with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Apparently, the action this morning was a coordinated effort by the Supreme Court, the Honduran Congress, and the armed forces to prevent President Zelaya from holding a non-binding poll on a possible constituent assembly. The Supreme Court determined the poll illegal and ordered the military to collect all balloting materials. In the process of doing this, the military also seized Zelaya and supposedly sent him by aircraft to Costa Rica. Our Ambassador has his Emergency Action Committee convened at the Embassy. They are reaching out to all their contacts to determine the current state of play. The Embassy will issue a warden message soon to U.S. citizens in Honduras regarding events. I have called our Embassy in Costa Rica and asked it to confirm Zelaya\'s presence in San ? Jose. I will be calling the Costa Rican Foreign Minister soon. Tomorrow, Costa Rica takes over as President Pro Temp of the Central American Integration System. Hector Morales has been in touch with OAS SecGen Insulza. The OAS Permanent Council passed a resolution on Friday offering its good offices to Honduras to resolve the political impasse, and Insulza was going to lead a team to Honduras on Monday. We are checking to determine the state of play of the delegation, but OAS involvement will be key to a successful resolution of this event. I will also be calling the new SouthCom Commander to ensure a coordinated U.S. approach. We have big military equities in Honduras through Joint Task Force Bravo at Soto Cano airbase. We are working up press points now. Although this morning\'s events were part of a larger political and institutional struggle in Honduras. The seizure and expulsion of the President was an intolerable act by the armed forces and we are going to have to say this loud and clear. Anything specific we need to do? 96'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Pressure_cooking',1,1,'1262 - C05760595.txt','Obama\'s Personnel ProblemFcRtgcg n Dangerous Thoughts Obama\'s Personnel Problem Dan Gerstein, 03.25.09, 12:01 AM ET The especially rocky week that President Obama just experienced has led many political observers to ask what happened to the fabled discipline candidate Obama showed during the campaign and on into the transition. How did he and his vaunted political machine go from No Drama Obama to bailout bonus blunders, Tim Geithner death watches and Special Olympic insults in less than two months? ? The easy answer is that circumstances have changed, and there is a lot of truth to that. Governing is fundamentally different than campaigning?particularly in the pressure cooker of an economic meltdown. But that\'s exactly why I would argue that the president\'s escalating execution troubles are really a function of what has largely stayed the same since the election--the mismatched, understaffed team of loyalists around him. Indeed, as best I can tell, Obama has more than a Geithner problem. He has what I would call a Rumsfeld problem. That is to say, in the infamous words of the imperious defense secretary, the president made the mistake of going to economic war with the army he had?which was built for political speed and presidential comfort?instead of the army he needs to beat back the crisis of confidence that is crippling our markets and feeding the AIG blood lust. This is not a question of having good personnel. Obama had some of the best minds working in politics and policy helping him take down Hillary Clinton and John McCain. And it\'s only natural he would want to bring many of them into his White House to help run his government, much like most every modern president has done. ?Rather, it\'s a question of having the right personnel in the right place to make the best case for Obama\'s complicated and challenging economic agenda--and perhaps most important, to persuade 42','Obama\'s Personnel ProblemFcRtgcg n Dangerous Thoughts Obama\'s Personnel Problem Dan Gerstein, 03.25.09, 12:01 AM ET The especially rocky week that President Obama just experienced has led many political observers to ask what happened to the fabled discipline candidate Obama showed during the campaign and on into the transition. How did he and his vaunted political machine go from \"No Drama Obama\" to bailout bonus blunders, Tim Geithner death watches and Special Olympic insults in less than two months? ? The easy answer is that circumstances have changed, and there is a lot of truth to that. Governing is fundamentally different than campaigning?particularly in the pressure cooker of an economic meltdown. But that\'s exactly why I would argue that the president\'s escalating execution troubles are really a function of what has largely stayed the same since the election--the mismatched, understaffed team of loyalists around him. Indeed, as best I can tell, Obama has more than a Geithner problem. He has what I would call a Rumsfeld problem. That is to say, in the infamous words of the imperious defense secretary, the president made the mistake of going to economic war with the army he had?which was built for political speed and presidential comfort?instead of the army he needs to beat back the crisis of confidence that is crippling our markets and feeding the AIG blood lust. This is not a question of having good personnel. Obama had some of the best minds working in politics and policy helping him take down Hillary Clinton and John McCain. And it\'s only natural he would want to bring many of them into his White House to help run his government, much like most every modern president has done. ?Rather, it\'s a question of having the right personnel in the right place to make the best case for Obama\'s complicated and challenging economic agenda--and perhaps most important, to persuade 42'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Pretoria',1,1,'2959 - C05764771.txt','9/22 Senior Staff and Regional Bureaus MeetingSENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSFIED UNESCO Vote ? In the subsequent meeting, 10 reported that There 1.4(D) B1  Mike Polt reported that six nominees are on deck to come up for a vote tonight ? Hormats, Posner, Feinstein (Poland), Jacobson (Canada), White (Norway) and Solomont (Spain). Hormats will attend the G-20 if confirmed.  Jim said that he had spoken to Senator DeMint about holds on Valenzuela and Shannon. DeMint did not say anything negative about either nominee, but will insist on a full floor discussion as the price of a vote. (He sees no prospect Zelaya will come back into power in Honduras.) H will follow up to see what more can be done to engage with DeMint on the substance of his concerns. Cheryl noted that if we are not going to make any additional movement soon, we should proceed to a floor vote. The issue then will be how much time DeMint demands. South Africa ? Pat reported that our embassy in Pretoria is closed today pending a beef-up in local security. They have taken other measures to increase security. Honduras  In Honduras, Pat noted that the mission is also closed and that, despite the proximity of our mission to the Brazilian things seem fine. I noted that there were reports this morning that police had fired tear gas to break up a demonstration. WHA reported in the subsequent meeting that we have urged the de facto regime to act with restraint and not use force. We are also waiting for a readout of a meeting between Zelaya\'s supporters and de facto regime members that took place last night. Jim indicated he wanted to call everyone together later to review our strategy going forward. OMB/Treasury Meeting is a proposal now to invalidate the whole election. Congressional Issues B5','9/22 Senior Staff and Regional Bureaus MeetingSENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSFIED UNESCO Vote ? In the subsequent meeting, 10 reported that There 1.4(D) B1  Mike Polt reported that six nominees are on deck to come up for a vote tonight ? Hormats, Posner, Feinstein (Poland), Jacobson (Canada), White (Norway) and Solomont (Spain). Hormats will attend the G-20 if confirmed.  Jim said that he had spoken to Senator DeMint about holds on Valenzuela and Shannon. DeMint did not say anything negative about either nominee, but will insist on a full floor discussion as the price of a vote. (He sees no prospect Zelaya will come back into power in Honduras.) H will follow up to see what more can be done to engage with DeMint on the substance of his concerns. Cheryl noted that if we are not going to make any additional movement soon, we should proceed to a floor vote. The issue then will be how much time DeMint demands. South Africa ? Pat reported that our embassy in Pretoria is closed today pending a beef-up in local security. They have taken other measures to increase security. Honduras  In Honduras, Pat noted that the mission is also closed and that, despite the proximity of our mission to the Brazilian things seem fine. I noted that there were reports this morning that police had fired tear gas to break up a demonstration. WHA reported in the subsequent meeting that we have urged the de facto regime to act with restraint and not use force. We are also waiting for a readout of a meeting between Zelaya\'s supporters and de facto regime members that took place last night. Jim indicated he wanted to call everyone together later to review our strategy going forward. OMB/Treasury Meeting is a proposal now to invalidate the whole election. Congressional Issues B5'),(7.824046010856292,7.824046010856292,2500,'Primary_election',1,1,'1132 - C05760390.txt','Health Care UpdateFinally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed yes vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture.','Health Care UpdateFinally!!! Who didn\'t vote? This evening cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to Majority Leader Reid\'s health care bill, 60 to 39. It was a straight party line vote. Despite some early concern over how they would vote, Senators Ben Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln voted with the caucus. Each has warned they\'re not a guaranteed \"yes\" vote on final passage. Senators voted from their seats, and Senator Dodd sat in the chair during the vote. The vote was followed by brief applause. Per the UC agreement negotiated by Reid and McConnell, this evening\'s cloture vote will also double as the vote on the underlying motion to proceed, meaning the Senate will recess after the vote and will be on the health care bill when it returns from the Thanksgiving recess. Just a brief update on the Senate health care debate. The Senate will take its first vote on health care legislation Saturday night now that Leader Reid seems to have secured the requisite votes to invoke cloture. The vote to invoke cloture will double as a vote on the motion to proceed, allowing senators to head home for Thanksgiving recess following the 8 p.m. vote. If cloture is invoked, Reid would immediately call up his bill as a substitute amendment to a House measure that will serve as the shell for the motion to proceed vote. Senator Coburn had threatened to require the clerk to read the 2,000- page bill following the vote on the motion to proceed, but Reid will call up the bill by number only, which prevents a reading. Whether Reid has the votes to break the filibuster Saturday hangs on three Democrats: Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and Ben Nelson. All three say they are undecided, but appear to indicate they are leaning toward voting in favor of cloture.'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'1002 - C05760210.txt','Checking inGordon Brown has hospital eye tests Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. By Andrew Alderson, Chief Reporter Published: 2:51PM BST 10 Oct 2009 Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. <http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraphimultimedia/archive/01485/brown- quitter_1485290c.jpg> Gordon Brown lost the sight in one eye in a childhood rugby injury Photo: PA Mr Brown visited Moorfields in London, one of the world\'s best-known eye hospitals, after surgeons found two small tears in his retina. The disclosure comes just two weeks after Labour Party chiefs were angry with the BBC because Andrew Marr, the presenter, questioned the Prime Minister about his health, including his eyesight, during an interview. Related Articles UK economy ready to bounce back, says Brown <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6286070/Britains-economy-ready-to-bounce-back-says-Gordon-Brown.html> Gordon Brown\'s health: blogger behind rumours <http://www.telegra ph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/6241738/Gordon-Browns-health-blogger- behind-rumours.html> BBC stuns Brown with question on pill taking <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6237419/BBC-stuns-Gordon-Brown-with-question-on-pill-taking.html> I\'m about to see Shaun--any messages? And have you heard the news about Gordon\'s eye? What does it mean?','Checking inGordon Brown has hospital eye tests Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. By Andrew Alderson, Chief Reporter Published: 2:51PM BST 10 Oct 2009 Fears are growing over the health of Gordon Brown after Downing Street revealed the Prime Minister has visited hospital for tests on his eyes. <http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraphimultimedia/archive/01485/brown- quitter_1485290c.jpg> Gordon Brown lost the sight in one eye in a childhood rugby injury Photo: PA Mr Brown visited Moorfields in London, one of the world\'s best-known eye hospitals, after surgeons found two small tears in his retina. The disclosure comes just two weeks after Labour Party chiefs were angry with the BBC because Andrew Marr, the presenter, questioned the Prime Minister about his health, including his eyesight, during an interview. Related Articles UK economy ready to bounce back, says Brown <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6286070/Britains-economy-ready-to-bounce-back-says-Gordon-Brown.html> Gordon Brown\'s health: blogger behind rumours <http://www.telegra ph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/6241738/Gordon-Browns-health-blogger- behind-rumours.html> BBC stuns Brown with question on pill taking <http://www.telegraph.co.ukinews/newstopics/politics/gordon- brown/6237419/BBC-stuns-Gordon-Brown-with-question-on-pill-taking.html> I\'m about to see Shaun--any messages? And have you heard the news about Gordon\'s eye? What does it mean?'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'1066 - C05760303.txt','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a contract with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of top slicing the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies. There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. This was done for News International, a Tory insider said yesterday. Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened. In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the abysmal record of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its total failure to stop the BBC buying the Lonely','FYI: Murdoch makes his move to Cameron. Attack on BBC to follow. SidThe Independent November 12, 2009 Has Cameron done a deal with Murdoch? By Andy McSmith Lord Mandelson\'s attack shines spotlight on Tory leader\'s links with media mogul David Cameron has been accused of making a \"contract\" with Britain\'s biggest media company to trade political support before an election for government favours afterwards if the Tories win. The accusation was levelled yesterday by the Business Secretary Peter Mande!son, who is increasingly the public face of Gordon Brown\'s government. Ministers are angry at the campaign that The Sun has run against the Prime Minister all this week over the spelling mistakes in a letter Mr Brown sent to the mother of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan. They suspect that the Conservative Party has been tailoring its policies on media regulation and the BBC to suit the commercial interests of News International, which owns The Sun, and that the paper\'s aggressive support for the Tories is a pay-off that could spread to other parts of the mass media. Examples of the apparent tie-in between what News International\'s boss, James Murdoch, wants, and what David Cameron is ready to promise include the recent decision by the Conservatives to abandon the idea of \"top slicing\" the BBC licence fee. It had been proposed that part of the money paid to the BBC would be siphoned off to help regional television companies meet the threat from the Internet. But this would also have helped them compete more effectively against Sky News, which is part of the Murdoch media empire. When the policy was abandoned in September, Jeremy Hunt, the shadow Culture Secretary, said that it was because enacting it might make the commercial television companies \"focus not on attracting viewers but on attracting subsidies\". There was no gain for the BBC in the climbdown, because David Cameron had already said that the Tories will freeze the licence fee. What it will mean is that the BBC\'s income will be capped, without the regional television companies seeing any government help, which will strengthen the market position of Britain\'s only satellite television company, Sky. \"This was done for News International,\" a Tory insider said yesterday. \"Murdoch wants Sky to go head to head with the BBC. He doesn\'t want the independent companies strengthened.\" In April 2008, James Murdoch complained bitterly about the media regulator Ofcom in his first major speech after taking over as chief executive of News Corporation in Europe and Asia. The following year, David Cameron announced that a Conservative government would cut Ofcom down to size. Last summer James Murdoch attacked the \"abysmal record\" of the BBC Trust - the body created by Labour to over see the BBC - in a lecture he gave at the Edinburgh Festival, singling out its \"total failure\" to stop the BBC buying the Lonely'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'1193 - C05760490.txt','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesI just stopped at and no one was home so I\'m heading WASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down, one senior administration official said. Their energies are misdirected. At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon.','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesI just stopped at and no one was home so I\'m heading WASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. \"There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down,\" one senior administration official said. \"Their energies are misdirected.\" At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon.'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'1281 - C05760657.txt','S interview feedback International food securityFrom amb to brazil (holdover) Cheryl, we are in the Netherlands and happen to be watching the Secretary\'s interview with Rick Neiman. He was the person we always used for a good interview! She was extrordinary and I am sure well received by the Dutch. Who knows perhaps, Prime Minister Balkanende might extend the troops one more time! Cliff','S interview feedback International food securityFrom amb to brazil (holdover) Cheryl, we are in the Netherlands and happen to be watching the Secretary\'s interview with Rick Neiman. He was the person we always used for a good interview! She was extrordinary and I am sure well received by the Dutch. Who knows perhaps, Prime Minister Balkanende might extend the troops one more time! Cliff'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'1404 - C05761103.txt','Guy was right!Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. ? The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates.','Guy was right!Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. ? The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates.'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'1449 - C05761178.txt','Support for Italian Restoration of Cultural MonumentsFYI Balderston, Kris M B6 Balderston, Kris M Balderston, Kris M Berlusconi had asked that each donor country adopt a damaged cultural heritage monument, but EUR seems to think that the Italians would welcome the U.S. initiative which might include help in repairing physical damage to the University itself but would concentrate primarily on development of human capital. One of Ambassador Bagley\'s suggestions was that we work with the Italian Ambassador here, who is well connected to the Prime Minister, to ensure a positive Italian response. Is this what the Italians want though? Cheryl, Ambassador Bagley and Kris joined representatives from EUR and ECA today to review where things stand with respect to launching a public/private partnership in response to PM Berlusconi\'s appeal to the President. EUR and ECA will be sending up today a follow-up action memo to the Secretary asking that she approve in principle a partnership in conjunction with the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) that would focus largely on raising money for academic exchanges for students from L\'Aquila University, the school of higher education most affected by the earthquake. This is not exactly the monument rebuilding that PM Berlusconi initially proposed, but it is something very much in keeping with our mission and of interest to NIAF. Ambassador Bagley and Kris had a number of suggestions that will help EUR and ECA as we move forward especially in selecting the right people to help with fund raising and making sure the Italian Government welcomes this initiative. Dan','Support for Italian Restoration of Cultural MonumentsFYI Balderston, Kris M B6 Balderston, Kris M Balderston, Kris M Berlusconi had asked that each donor country \"adopt\" a damaged cultural heritage monument, but EUR seems to think that the Italians would welcome the U.S. initiative which might include help in repairing physical damage to the University itself but would concentrate primarily on development of human capital. One of Ambassador Bagley\'s suggestions was that we work with the Italian Ambassador here, who is well connected to the Prime Minister, to ensure a positive Italian response. Is this what the Italians want though? Cheryl, Ambassador Bagley and Kris joined representatives from EUR and ECA today to review where things stand with respect to launching a public/private partnership in response to PM Berlusconi\'s appeal to the President. EUR and ECA will be sending up today a follow-up action memo to the Secretary asking that she approve in principle a partnership in conjunction with the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) that would focus largely on raising money for academic exchanges for students from L\'Aquila University, the school of higher education most affected by the earthquake. This is not exactly the monument rebuilding that PM Berlusconi initially proposed, but it is something very much in keeping with our mission and of interest to NIAF. Ambassador Bagley and Kris had a number of suggestions that will help EUR and ECA as we move forward especially in selecting the right people to help with fund raising and making sure the Italian Government welcomes this initiative. Dan'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'147 - C05739732.txt','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed Operation Mermaid Dawn, the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military','Jeff updateContrast between Benghazi and reports from the West: Here in Benghazi since Thursday, I have joined our representative, Chris Stevens, in meetings with a large number of representatives from the TNC, civil society, UN organizations and NG0s, and the diplomatic corps. While we had no idea that our trip would correspond with significant military advances in the east and the start of the coordinated Tripoli uprising dubbed \"Operation Mermaid Dawn,\" the timing gave us the opportunity to note the contrast between the relative bureaucratic quiet here compared to hyped-up activity in western Libya. Clearly, some coordination is underway between Benghazi and the west: Ali Tarhouni, recently promoted to Deputy Prime Minister In a still-to-be-completed cabinet reshufle, previewed the Tripoli uprising with us, down almost to the minute. Yet one feels that, to a large extent, TNC officials are observers and chroniclers rather than the authors of the unfolding developments to the west. (In a telling anecdote, just after confiding in us the plans for Tripoli about to unfold, Tarhouni turned off his ringing cell phone, to concentrate on talking to us in a leisurely manner.) What TNC officials told us to a large extent was sensible and mostly reassuring in its content -- and the TNC just issued a directive reiterating its policy to treat combatants according to the Geneva conventions and observe human rights -- but their comments fell mostly in the category of passive analysis rather than aggressive forward thinking. Washington has task forces in focused on Tripoli; Benghazi does not While there\'s a sense in the air that the final battles have begun, that palpable anticipation does not seem to have translated into the type of stepped-up bureaucratic activity that one would expect. After meeting with us for nearly two hours on Thursday, TNC Executive Committee chair (and PM equivalent) Mahmoud Jibril returned to Doha rather than head any kind of war room here. I was on the ground far longer than Jibril, giving another cameo appearance here. Tarhouni confided that there is no plan for when or how the TNC would relocate quickly to Tripoli, should Tripoli fall. TNC Chairman Mustafa Abduljalil (who remains by all accounts a unifying figure here) is a humble, retiring leader, which after Qadhafi\'s flamboyance is part of the attraction for Libyans but which does not make him naturally think of how to project INC authority and symbolism quickly to the newly liberated areas. The question is when Tripoli falls, do the extensive plans that the TNC has made about the post Qadhafi transitional structures have any relevance for Tripoli? I do not want to overplay this: the flags being raised in the western towns are the flags used here. Our visit to the military command center demonstrated that there is active information flow (if not exactly command and control) passing between east and west. Tarhouni and others who visit western towns, usually from Tunis, describe support there and from tribal leaders across Libya. No other groups are claiming to have established or planned for an alternative civilian authority to compete with the TNC. Still, in our engagement with TNC officials, we will need to remind them continually of the imperative to nurture their legitimacy and authority and to prevent a political vacuum that others could fill -- especially after Tripoli falls and the INC is here, not there. We\'ve talked a lot about Tripoli and whether a battle for the capital could be avoided, which we argued would be the best solution. One of the TNC\'s assets is the moral distinction between what the Libya that the TNC aspires to promote and how Qadhafi has treated Libya\'s citizens. The world\'s attention will focus on a battle for Tripoli, we cautioned, and acts of brutality and revenge and potential internal fights among competing militias will blur that moral distinction even more than the assassination of INC Chief of Staff Abdulfatah Younis already did. The damage to the TNC\'s credibility could be irreparable. We also noted that a TNC led negotiation that succeeds in winning Tripoli without a fight would underscore the TNC leadership far more dramatically than a successful militia assault only vaguely connected to the Benghazi leadership. The TNC officials heard us out patiently, but they clearly were not in the mood to negotiate. They feel confident about the current military situation, and they remain convinced that Qadhafi simply will not give up no matter how high the pressure. If anything, their positions have hardened in recent weeks, with Abduljalil telling us that the TNC will no longer contemplate Qadhafi staying in Libya once he is out of power. Saif Qadhafi is seen in the same category as his father. I do not believe that anything short of a significant change -- Qadhafi\'s departure, a military'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'1485 - C05761244.txt','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiSee below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port-au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with Charles Rangel and garment entrepreneurs on Monday, that ISPS certification of port facilities and alleviation of customs procedures are in progress. The meetings tomorrow may present an opportunity to emphasize once again how central well- functioning, competitive ports are to attract foreign investors as part of the HOPEII window and to put the right transport infrastructure in place.','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiSee below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port-au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with Charles Rangel and garment entrepreneurs on Monday, that \"ISPS certification of port facilities and alleviation of customs procedures\" are in progress. The meetings tomorrow may present an opportunity to emphasize once again how central well- functioning, competitive ports are to attract foreign investors as part of the HOPEII window and to put the right transport infrastructure in place.'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'1632 - C05761497.txt','Mini Schedule 5/22/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am AWARD PRESENTATION FROM THE NATIONAL COORDINATED 9:45 am EFFORT OF HELLENES Treaty Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:15 am Secretary\'s Office 11:15 am MEETING w/ICRIS BALDERSTON AND GLYN DAVIES 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/BELGIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND 12:00 pm FOREIGN MINISTER KAREL DE GUCHT Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at top. 12:00 pm CONFERENCE CALL w/CEOs REGARDING THE SHANGHAI EXPO 12:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm MEETING w/RICHARD MORNINGSTAR, SE FOR EURASIAN ENERGY 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office','Mini Schedule 5/22/098:25 am ARRIVE State Department 8:25 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING 8:30 am Secretary\'s Office 8:30 am DAILY SMALL STAFF MEETING 8:45 am Secretary\'s Office 8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING 9:15 am Secretary\'s Conference Room 9:30 am AWARD PRESENTATION FROM THE NATIONAL COORDINATED 9:45 am EFFORT OF HELLENES Treaty Room 10:00 am OFFICE TIME 11:15 am Secretary\'s Office 11:15 am MEETING w/ICRIS BALDERSTON AND GLYN DAVIES 11:30 am Secretary\'s Office 11:30 am BILATERAL w/BELGIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND 12:00 pm FOREIGN MINISTER KAREL DE GUCHT Secretary\'s Conference Room *Camera Spray in Treaty Room at top. 12:00 pm CONFERENCE CALL w/CEOs REGARDING THE SHANGHAI EXPO 12:15 pm Secretary\'s Office 12:30 pm MEETING w/RICHARD MORNINGSTAR, SE FOR EURASIAN ENERGY 1:00 pm Secretary\'s Office'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'1743 - C05761803.txt','MandelsonSo in the end Peter did not get Foreign Secretary. But Gordon has now created a new job and title for him: First Secretary of State. In effect, he is deputy prime minister, probably the first peer in that role, not an elected member of Commons. Gordon held a defiant late afternoon press conference: I will not waver. I will not walk away. I will get on with the job. There will be more fallout, but I think this is done. Sid Mortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree','MandelsonSo in the end Peter did not get Foreign Secretary. But Gordon has now created a new job and title for him: First Secretary of State. In effect, he is deputy prime minister, probably the first peer in that role, not an elected member of Commons. Gordon held a defiant late afternoon press conference: \"I will not waver. I will not walk away. I will get on with the job.\" There will be more fallout, but I think this is done. Sid Mortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'1878 - C05762351.txt','Late night call with Michele Pierre LouisCheryl: I talked to the Prime Minister again late last night. 1.4(B) .4(D) B1 Off to catch the plane. Janet Ambassador Janet A. Sanderson U.S. Embassy Port au Prince, Haiti 509-2220-0200, ext. 8100 sandersonja@state.gov Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 06/16/2024 114','Late night call with Michele Pierre LouisCheryl: I talked to the Prime Minister again late last night. 1.4(B) .4(D) B1 Off to catch the plane. Janet Ambassador Janet A. Sanderson U.S. Embassy Port au Prince, Haiti 509-2220-0200, ext. 8100 sandersonja@state.gov Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 06/30/2015 ? Class: CONFIDENTIAL ? Reason: 1.4(B), 1.4(D) ? Declassify on: 06/16/2024 114'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'1943 - C05762522.txt','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitledIsrael\'s Lawyer, in which Aaron argued For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney... I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer. Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the I was there and I know what happened. An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.) But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the facts in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s disengagement from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949. 61','blog response to Elliott\'s WSJ articleFyi below - did not come up at the briefing. Though the top part obviously has stuff that is not relevant, once she gets to substance of the piece, it has a more detailed tit for tat that offers more research than our quick points did this morning... http://peacenowconversation.org/?p=219 The Settlers\' Lawyer (or, Elliott Abrams Is At It Again) June 25, 2009, posted by Lara Friedman On May 23, 2005, the Washington Post ran a an incisive op-ed by former State Department negotiator and Middle East advisor Aaron Miller, entitled\"Israel\'s Lawyer,\" in which Aaron argued \"For far too long, many American officials involved in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, myself included, have acted as Israel\'s attorney...\" I was reminded of that article when I read today\'s piece by Elliott Abrams in the Wall Street Journal, which should, I believe, have been entitled \"The West Bank Settlers\' Lawyer.\" Before anyone accuses me of casting aspersions on Mr. Abrams\' honor or motivations, let me be clear: I have no doubt he has taken the case pro bono. For him, advocating for the settlers is clearly a labor of love. And the settlers are fortunate to have Elliott volunteering for the job. He brings a unique combination of expertise and experience, combined, it would seem, with a shameless willingness to cherry-pick the facts and, when the facts don\'t support his argument, to fall back on the \"I was there and I know what happened.\" An interesting approach from a man who does not have a spotless record when it comes to truth-telling and foreign policy (for anyone who has forgotten the history: \"Elliott Abrams ? Pleaded guilty October 7, 1991, to two misdemeanor charges of withholding information from Congress about secret government efforts to support the Nicaraguan contra rebels during a ban on such aid. U.S. District Chief Judge Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., sentenced Abrams November 15, 1991, to two years probation and 100 hours community service. Abrams was pardoned December 24, 1992.\") But that was a long time ago. Let\'s forgot the ugly and embarrassing Iran-Contra history and focus on the \"facts\" in the current case, as Elliott sees them: In today\'s WSJ article, Elliott offers an almost completely unverifiable history of what he says transpired between June 2003 and August 2005 (the date of Israel\'s \"disengagement\" from Gaza). Predictably, he focuses on the letter President Bush gave to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on April 14, 2004. In that letter, Elliott notes (correctly), Bush wrote: \"In light of new realities on the ground, including already existing major Israeli populations centers, it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949.\" 61'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'212 - C05739809.txt','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported loosely to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)','HRC friendFYI . ? From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It\'s a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported \"loosely\" to BelHaj I don\'t believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former). The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA. Gene? Jeffrey Feltman Another friend of HRC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N\'TC) Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'213 - C05739810.txt','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was part of the old regime he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going well. One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the','HRC friend MRC friendjeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training, education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so. I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group demanded that women\'s role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia\'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the perception that he was \"part of the old regime\" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that things on that score were going \"well.\" One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group. It is not clear whether he will survive given the intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi. So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let\'s not panic yet- the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period. Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I\'d be interested. Jeffrey Feitman Assistant Secretary Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Department of State 202-647-7209 __ten Another friend of HliC\'s offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya\'s Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC) Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib\'s office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government. 2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments without concern or control. That said, el ? Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB) that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional militias.) 3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib\'s closest and most influential advisors are experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange. 4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib\'s efforts to maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among foreign allies and businesses contacts) 5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the');
INSERT INTO `mv_tfidf` VALUES (3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'2247 - C05763001.txt','Melanne\'s event was wonderful. Get Shaun Woodward\'s memo? Miliband interviewbelow. Sid http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/jun/12/david-miliband-gordon-brown-labour-leadership/print The Guardian David Miliband: Labour is facing the fight of its life Foreign secretary thought about quitting the government in last week\'s turmoil David Miliband expressed his frustration at a lack of vision from the Labour leadership. Photograph: Martin Godwin Voters still don\'t know what Labour and Gordon Brown stand for, David Miliband admits today, as he reveals how close he came to quitting the government during last week\'s turmoil at Westminster. Speaking to the Guardian at the end of 10 extraordinary days, the foreign secretary says the party\'s high command was given an electric shock by the disastrous European election results, and he urges fellow ministers to get out and prepare for the fight of our life. But Miliband also concedes that he considered following his close friend and ally James Purnell, who resigned from the government last week and called for the prime minister to stand down. Miliband said: I\'d made my decision on Thursday. Sometimes you can make your decisions with great planning and calculation and sometimes you have to make them rather more quickly. James made his decision in good faith, I made my decision in good faith ... we all have tolive with our decisions. The Labour party has a settled view of who should be leader, he said. This divides people who are close and people feel passionately one way and people feel passionately the other way. Describing the task now facing Labour, he says: It could not be more urgent that there is a maximum of 11 months until the next general election, that we got 15% of the vote nationally [last week], that we came second in Wales and that one in 20 people voted for us. If that does not electric shock us out of our ministerial chairs to think: \'By God, we have got the fight of our life on our hands because whatever the Tories are they certainly don\'t deserve a landslide\' ? then nothing will. Miliband has not given a domestic policy interview for nearly nine months since he felt dogged by accusations that he was manoeuvring for the premiership. He refuses to acknowledge that his decision to back Brown last week saved the prime minister, saying it is impossible to tell. But the foreign secretary feels his loyalty has given him the freedom to speak his mind without his motives being questioned by anyone in Downing Street. Miliband betrays frustration at the absence of a clear Labour vision, saying: We need the message to go out that we have got the humility to learn about what has gone wrong. It is not a masochism strategy. It is about saying what we believe in. It is about clarity, priority, adding up to purpose. I know what we stand for, I know what our instincts are, but the voters don\'t. Actually, I know what Gordon Brown stands for. We have a responsibility to make sure that, come the election, [voters] know what Labour stands for. We were not being listened to, people felt that they had been forgotten, we neither inspired nor reassured. He calls for cabinet colleagues to show stronger leadership in the battle to restore Labour\'s fortunes. We need to make sure the talents and energies of not just the whole of the cabinet, but the whole of the labour movement','Melanne\'s event was wonderful. Get Shaun Woodward\'s memo? Miliband interviewbelow. Sid http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/jun/12/david-miliband-gordon-brown-labour-leadership/print The Guardian David Miliband: Labour is facing the fight of its life Foreign secretary thought about quitting the government in last week\'s turmoil David Miliband expressed his frustration at a lack of vision from the Labour leadership. Photograph: Martin Godwin Voters still don\'t know what Labour and Gordon Brown stand for, David Miliband admits today, as he reveals how close he came to quitting the government during last week\'s turmoil at Westminster. Speaking to the Guardian at the end of 10 extraordinary days, the foreign secretary says the party\'s high command was given an \"electric shock\" by the disastrous European election results, and he urges fellow ministers to get out and prepare for \"the fight of our life\". But Miliband also concedes that he considered following his close friend and ally James Purnell, who resigned from the government last week and called for the prime minister to stand down. Miliband said: \"I\'d made my decision on Thursday. Sometimes you can make your decisions with great planning and calculation and sometimes you have to make them rather more quickly. James made his decision in good faith, I made my decision in good faith ... we all have tolive with our decisions.\" The Labour party has a settled view of who should be leader, he said. \"This divides people who are close and people feel passionately one way and people feel passionately the other way.\" Describing the task now facing Labour, he says: \"It could not be more urgent that there is a maximum of 11 months until the next general election, that we got 15% of the vote nationally [last week], that we came second in Wales and that one in 20 people voted for us. If that does not electric shock us out of our ministerial chairs to think: \'By God, we have got the fight of our life on our hands because whatever the Tories are they certainly don\'t deserve a landslide\' ? then nothing will.\" Miliband has not given a domestic policy interview for nearly nine months since he felt dogged by accusations that he was manoeuvring for the premiership. He refuses to acknowledge that his decision to back Brown last week saved the prime minister, saying \"it is impossible to tell\". But the foreign secretary feels his loyalty has given him the freedom to speak his mind without his motives being questioned by anyone in Downing Street. Miliband betrays frustration at the absence of a clear Labour vision, saying: \"We need the message to go out that we have got the humility to learn about what has gone wrong. \"It is not a masochism strategy. It is about saying what we believe in. It is about clarity, priority, adding up to purpose. I know what we stand for, I know what our instincts are, but the voters don\'t. Actually, I know what Gordon Brown stands for. \"We have a responsibility to make sure that, come the election, [voters] know what Labour stands for. We were not being listened to, people felt that they had been forgotten, we neither inspired nor reassured.\" He calls for cabinet colleagues to show stronger leadership in the battle to restore Labour\'s fortunes. \"We need to make sure the talents and energies of not just the whole of the cabinet, but the whole of the labour movement'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'226 - C05739824.txt','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib','H: V good intel Internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members and senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'2319 - C05763139.txt','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a campaign of persecution against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found a basis of evidence against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was no basis for the police recommendation and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS','Israeli police seek fraud charges for foreign ministerJERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli police recommended on Sunday that state prosecutors charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for bribery, fraud and money laundering. Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party is a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\'s ruling coalition, accused police of waging a \"campaign of persecution\" against him and said their allegations were unfounded. In a statement, police said a nine-year investigation found \"a basis of evidence\" against Lieberman of bribe-taking, fraud, violation of public confidence and obstruction of justice with regard to suspected money laundering. The investigation, conducted mostly while Lieberman held other government posts, focused on the transfer of millions of Israeli shekels to shell companies and accounts belonging to people close to him, the statement said. Lieberman, in a statement released by his spokesman, said there was \"no basis for the police recommendation\" and expressed confidence he would not be indicted. Police handed their recommendation to state prosecutors who have to decide whether to charge Lieberman, the latest in a line of Israeli public figures to face police questioning. Ehud Olmert was forced to resign as prime minister a year ago over a corruption probe, though he has denied any wrongdoing. The Moldavan-born Lieberman has been denounced by Israeli Arabs as a racist for his party\'s introduction of legislation to curb the liberties of citizens deemed as disloyal to the state, moves widely seen as targeting Israel\'s Arab minority. REUTERS'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'2335 - C05763179.txt','Mini Schedule 7/15/098:05 am ARRIVE State Department 8:05 am BREAKFAST w/CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS MEMBERS 9:15 am Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/ SECRETARY GATES AND GENERAL JONES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 12:15 pm White House Situation Room 12:30 pm DEPART White House *En route Council on Foreign Relations 12:35 pm ARRIVE Council on Foreign Relations 12:40 pm SPEECH TO THE COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS 2:00 pm Council on Foreign Relations 2:05 pm DEPART Council on Foreign Relations *En route State Department 2:15 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:45 pm MEETING w/BERTIE AHERN, BOARD MEMBER, CO-OPERATION 3:15 pm IRELAND AND FORMER PRIME MINISTER OF IRELAND 214','Mini Schedule 7/15/098:05 am ARRIVE State Department 8:05 am BREAKFAST w/CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS MEMBERS 9:15 am Thomas Jefferson Room, 8th Floor 9:30 am BIWEEKLY MEETING w/MANAGEMENT TEAM 10:00 am Deputy Secretary\'s Conference Room 10:10 am DEPART State Department *En route White House 10:15 am ARRIVE White House 10:15 am WEEKLY MEETING w/ SECRETARY GATES AND GENERAL JONES 10:45 am White House Situation Room 10:50 am SMALL GROUP MEETING 12:15 pm White House Situation Room 12:30 pm DEPART White House *En route Council on Foreign Relations 12:35 pm ARRIVE Council on Foreign Relations 12:40 pm SPEECH TO THE COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS 2:00 pm Council on Foreign Relations 2:05 pm DEPART Council on Foreign Relations *En route State Department 2:15 pm ARRIVE State Department 2:45 pm MEETING w/BERTIE AHERN, BOARD MEMBER, CO-OPERATION 3:15 pm IRELAND AND FORMER PRIME MINISTER OF IRELAND 214'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'2342 - C05763204.txt','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests. The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were afraid to sleep in their own homes. After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.','Haiti ClipFyi What Haiti Can Teach Us About Honduras After Clinton backed Aristide, key Democrats went into business with the Haitian. By MARY ANASTASIA O\'GRADY August 3, 2009 The Wall Street Journal In October 1994, President Bill Clinton used the U.S. military to force Haiti to take back former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, an intolerant populist who had been deposed in a coup three years earlier. The Haitian people didn\'t fare well under the decade of Aristide tyranny and corruption following that U.S. intervention. But key Democrats, who secured contracts with the Haitian government, did. This sad chapter in U.S. foreign policy is a reminder of the immortal words of the French statesman Charles Talleyrand: \"Countries don\'t have friends, they have interests.\" The Clinton administration had interests in Haiti. And that fact is worth recalling as President Barack Obama, defying all logic, insists that Castro-ally Manuel Zelaya be restored to the presidency in Honduras. The democratically elected Aristide took office in February 1991. When the national legislature considered a no-confidence vote against his prime minister, Rene Freya!, in August, he called on his supporters to take to the streets. The mobs set property on fire and threatened members of the opposition. The Associated Press quoted the vice president of the Chamber of Deputies saying that many representatives were \"afraid to sleep in their own homes.\" After weeks of terror, Aristide was removed from office by the military and went into exile in Washington. Haiti\'s assets in the U.S. were frozen. But then-President George H. W. Bush released them to Aristide on the grounds that he was the legitimate president. The largest source of hard currency was the income to the telephone monopoly, Haiti Teleco, from U.S. carriers terminating phone traffic in the country. In the summer of 1994 Haiti\'s legislature claimed it had proof that as of April 15, Aristide had drawn $49.9 million on the telephone account, which had originally contained $53 million. Once restored to power, Aristide ruled Haiti for a decade, either as president or as the power behind the throne during the presidency of Mr. Freyal. It wasn\'t until he was chased out of the country a second time, in 2004, that Haitians were able to document that their government had been doing business in telecommunications with Americans who were close to Mr. Clinton.'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'2416 - C05763592.txt','damn this is good...Breaking News: Missing Ship Reported Seen Off Cape Verde Islands We could have done a pirate event! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... but Africa got one anyway. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. 177','damn this is good...Breaking News: \"Missing Ship Reported Seen Off Cape Verde Islands\" We could have done a pirate event! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... \"but Africa got one anyway.\" http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. 177'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'2417 - C05763593.txt','damn this is good...Agree - philippe?! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... but Africa got one anyway. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. Coupled with Barack Obama\'s visit last month, the two trips to Africa were the earliest into an administration by any secretary of state or president, underlining Washington\'s pledges to pay more attention to the continent. I C','damn this is good...Agree - philippe?! We should figure out how to distribute this. Thx for a great trip! The first sentence sets the tone for a great piece... that first sentence has something for everyone: pride in America, empathy for do-gooders and a hard line for the hard-nosed patriots... \"but Africa got one anyway.\" http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8RYJFZuXpCg_LY2peUQNwQxsSagD9A289D00 Preaching reform, Clinton wins African hearts By DONNA BRYSON (AP) ?1 hour ago JOHANNESBURG ? In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya\'s prime minister said Africa didn\'t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. At home, the U.S. secretary of state\'s visit may have been overshadowed by the aftermath of her husband\'s mission to North Korea to bring home two imprisoned U.S. journalists. But on her seven-nation Africa tour, ending Friday with a stopover in the West African island republic of Cape Verde, she made one splash after another. Coupled with Barack Obama\'s visit last month, the two trips to Africa were the earliest into an administration by any secretary of state or president, underlining Washington\'s pledges to pay more attention to the continent. I C'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'2475 - C05763812.txt','Good news from japan newtFyi Spending several days in meetings in Japan Secretary Clinton\'s visit here made a big impact President Obama\'s invitation to Prime Minister Aso as the first white house guest also made a bg impact I built up the imortance of the new ambassador The election aigist 30 will be historic and the Japan Democratic Party will almost cetainly win It will be the first clear change of government since 1955 JDP leaders have begun stressing cooperation and continuity in foreign policy and the US relationship (US alliance has 75% plus support) A pattern of alwayvisiting Japan on the way to and from China for the President and sects of state andefense would yield big emotional dividends in strengthening the alliance Newt','Good news from japan newtFyi Spending several days in meetings in Japan Secretary Clinton\'s visit here made a big impact President Obama\'s invitation to Prime Minister Aso as the first white house guest also made a bg impact I built up the imortance of the new ambassador The election aigist 30 will be historic and the Japan Democratic Party will almost cetainly win It will be the first clear change of government since 1955 JDP leaders have begun stressing cooperation and continuity in foreign policy and the US relationship (US alliance has 75% plus support) A pattern of alwayvisiting Japan on the way to and from China for the President and sects of state andefense would yield big emotional dividends in strengthening the alliance Newt'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'252 - C05739857.txt','H: V good Intel internal Libya. Sid H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From. Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Jalil spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime particularly the appointment of cabinet members arid senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC Staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against Muammar al Qaddafi began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other CONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC','H: V good Intel internal Libya. Sid H: V good intel internal Libya. SidCONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC From. Sid Re: Libya internal strife SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Jalil spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members arid senior officials. 2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in angry tones, that NTC Staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion against Muammar al Qaddafi began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other CONFIDENTIAL January 23, 2012 For: HRC'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'254 - C05739859.txt','Libya infoFYI B5 The Benghazi protestors appear to be a pastiche of different groups of disaffected people including war-wounded, martyrs\' families, transparency and accountability demendeurs, and those who believe the east is once again being neglected. So the source of this report attributing the whole thing to war-wounded does not jive, although they may have been the ones who carried out the violent acts. The Belhaj bogeyman is a bit overplayed-no doubt his military influence has waned but he does remain a player ?one of many ?looking to make political gain in this new environment The proposition that he is just lying in waiting to take advantage of the current stability to move in and establish an Islamic state appears a bit exaggerated. Minister of Labor Rajbani (who has his own axes to grind) said there is now a group of six ministers (I need to clarify whether this is with al-Keeb\'s knowelcige or not) who are serving as the cohones of the cabinet and taking decisions the others won\'t al-Keeb Is proceding cautiously (that is his strength and weakness) and that is the problem- this is really the time for a war-time cabinet not the cautious approach he appears to be taking does not suit this volatile time Let\'s see what the meeting today between the NTC and the government produces?the benghazi protests, the Bani Walid conflict and the various other incidents that have flared up in recent days point to the need for some real drastic movement in the DDR process and in the other issues that engender current dissatisfaction among the populace. I can really comment on the points regarding foreign contracts except to say it rings true given the current governments reluctance to make any significant decisions, especially regarding past or future issues of money. The Hefter piece also sounds a bridge too far given al-Keeb\'s disposition. But I do agree that it is not too late if this government can just organize itself and take some fundamental decisions to i mprove liquidity, get the real war-wounded good treatment and push the MOD and MOI to speed up the DDR process. Interested, as always, in your views. SOURCE. Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul ?late spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and','Libya infoFYI B5 The Benghazi protestors appear to be a pastiche of different groups of disaffected people including war-wounded, martyrs\' families, transparency and accountability demendeurs, and those who believe the east is once again being neglected. So the source of this report attributing the whole thing to war-wounded does not jive, although they may have been the ones who carried out the violent acts. The Belhaj bogeyman is a bit overplayed-no doubt his military influence has waned but he does remain a player ?one of many ?looking to make political gain in this new environment The proposition that he is just lying in waiting to take advantage of the current stability to move in and establish an Islamic state appears a bit exaggerated. Minister of Labor Rajbani (who has his own axes to grind) said there is now a group of six ministers (I need to clarify whether this is with al-Keeb\'s knowelcige or not) who are serving as the \"cohones\" of the cabinet and taking decisions the others won\'t al-Keeb Is proceding cautiously (that is his strength and weakness) and that is the problem- this is really the time for a \"war-time\" cabinet not the cautious approach he appears to be taking does not suit this volatile time Let\'s see what the meeting today between the NTC and the government produces?the benghazi protests, the Bani Walid conflict and the various other incidents that have flared up in recent days point to the need for some real drastic movement in the DDR process and in the other issues that engender current dissatisfaction among the populace. I can really comment on the points regarding foreign contracts except to say it rings true given the current governments reluctance to make any significant decisions, especially regarding past or future issues of money. The Hefter piece also sounds a bridge too far given al-Keeb\'s disposition. But I do agree that it is not too late if this government can just organize itself and take some fundamental decisions to i mprove liquidity, get the real war-wounded good treatment and push the MOD and MOI to speed up the DDR process. Interested, as always, in your views. SOURCE. Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul ?late spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib\'s government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jalil pointed out that the new government has been discussing this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'2591 - C05764088.txt','Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 i\'w: lVieeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 i2W: Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16ok Also give a copy to EAP rep who will be at mtg. Done - I put one copy on your desk and will give a spare copy to Claire. PIs print for my mtg. See below Yunus still very concerned about future of Grameen 45 Dear Melanne: Greetings from Bangladesh!!! Bangladesh Foreign Minister Ms Dipu Moni will call on Secretary Clinton on September 16 to discuss the details of the visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister Ms ilas?na \'blazed to the USA during the UN General Assembly meeting. Please see if the issues of Grameen Bank can be raised in a friendly way. I sought an appointment with the Prime Minister to brief her on our problems, at the advice of the US ambassador in Dhaka. But it is now over six weeks, her office never responded. Almost every important person in Bangladesh congratulated me for receiving the Presibential Meda of Freedom. Prime Minister and her party said not a word about it. So you can see the depth of the problem. I thought I should keep you briefed and let you figure out what to be done. 46','Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 \"i\'w: lVieeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16 i2W: Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister on Sept 16ok Also give a copy to EAP rep who will be at mtg. Done - I put one copy on your desk and will give a spare copy to Claire. PIs print for my mtg. See below Yunus still very concerned about future of Grameen 45 Dear Melanne: Greetings from Bangladesh!!! Bangladesh Foreign Minister Ms Dipu Moni will call on Secretary Clinton on September 16 to discuss the details of the visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister Ms ilas?na \'blazed to the USA during the UN General Assembly meeting. Please see if the issues of Grameen Bank can be raised in a friendly way. I sought an appointment with the Prime Minister to brief her on our problems, at the advice of the US ambassador in Dhaka. But it is now over six weeks, her office never responded. Almost every important person in Bangladesh congratulated me for receiving the Presibential Meda; of Freedom. Prime Minister and her party said not a word about it. So you can see the depth of the problem. I thought I should keep you briefed and let you figure out what to be done. 46'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'262 - C05739868.txt','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to resolve this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., ethnic cleansing --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.','Fvic From HRC friend From HRC friendLatest from Gene. am skeptical that Jalil and al-keeb are capable either by power or by character to deal with the shortcomings of their MinDef and Minint in this way. The latter 2 are both very powerful by virtue of their Ziritan and lvlisrata roots respectively, and any effort to remove them would have seriousblowback. MiniNt Fawzi who I saw the other day is clearly way ahead of his colleague in getting the thuwar into the process of registration, the first step hopefully toward DDR. I think everybody here is aware now how difficult the disarming of these militias, which have become de facto real institutions in and of themselves. It is naieve to think they can be dissolved by executive fiat Some positive movement- Jordanians preparing to accept first tranche of 1500 for police training. There is concern here that continuing rivalries among the militias remains dangerous from the perspective of the havoc they can wreak with their firepower and their continued control of select turf. At the end of the day, I think everybody is coming to the conclusion that the elections will take place in the context of militia control. We hope that a program can be devised to keep them acting responsibly toward the outcome of the election, especially viz the obligations they may well be asked to undertake to keep elections free, and fair and devoid of violence. Always danger of continuing skirmishes but Armageddon predictions a bit overstated. We are all worried about the situation in Kufra and the clashes between the Arab alZwai tribe and the African tribe\'s the Tebu. This is again a legacy of the Qadhafi era who played on these divisions to keep himself in control. The government believes that the Tebu are being aided from al_Qadhafi elements and perhaps government supporters in Sudan to undermine the TNC. There are some disturbing signs that in fact the TNC may be supporting the dispatch of select militias to deploy down there maybe rpt maybe to \"resolve\" this ethnic problem as the situation in Tewarga was resolved-i.e., \"ethnic cleansing\" --We are only at the very beginning stages of seeing whether there is credible evidence on this score--so please rpt please don\'t raise any flags about it. It would be explosive.1 will keep you informed about any info we develop. No surprise about Heftat-he is extremely angry he lost out on the COS spot so his efforts to undermine the new COS Mangoosh would be fully in line with his character to be big cheese. The war wounded is a national tragedy. The former group allowed everybody to go abroad and they did to the tune of 800 million dollars. 50,000 Libyans abroad now 15 percent receiving medical treatment Who do you think the others are? Relatives, frauds, and those who snuck out to get botox and tummy tucks. Senator McCain will rail about our refusal to take thousands of them to the States but the process has been so bungled I think we did as much as we could considering. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul Ali! and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali and Minister of Defense Osama at Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. Ali and Juwali each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Kelb and Jalil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. Ali added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies? Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jaill agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, iffaced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Aswan believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. El-Keib complained to al-Juevall that Haftar\'s forces passed through al-Kufra region during early and mid-February on their way to the Sudanese border, however; they did nothing to disarm the local revolutionary militias, or stop the fighting between competing tribal groups. In the opinion of this individual, Hefter felt that the threat from the pro-Qaddafi forces was greater than that posed by the regional and tribal fighting. 5. At the same time, a source with excellent access to the leadership of the National Transitional Council (NTC) stated in secret that fighting continues between regional, tribal, and religious rivals throughout the Northern/Mediterranean portions of the country.'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'263 - C05739869.txt','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.','From HRC friendLatest from Gene. Here is the latest on Libya. As always, let me know your thoughts. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. On February 19, 2012, Libyan President Mustafa Abdul JAI and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib instructed Minister of the Interior Minister Fawzi Abd All and Minister of Defense same al Juwali to move as forcefully as possible to deal with armed conflict between the various militias which carried the bulk of fighting during the 2011revolution against former dictator Muammar at Qaddafi. According to an extremely sensitive source speaking in secret, el-Keib, acting in his role as the head of government, told the two ministers that, if they could not stop the fighting and disarm the militias he would be forced to find ministers who can carry out his orders. All and Aiwa each stated privately that, while they would follow orders, they have little hope of succeeding in this matter until el-Keib and ialil gain credibility as the rulers of the country. All added that, in his opinion, this situation will persist until a new government is chosen during the national elections planned for later in 2012. 2. In the opinion of this individual, the Prime Minister is particularly concerned by the situation in the Southern portion of the country, where the area defined by the towns of Ghat, Sabha, and al Kufra, where fighting between rival tribal and regional militias has been exacerbated by the activities of Qaddafi loyalists, and their allies, Taureg tribal fighters. This individual added that el-Keib and Jalil agree that the uncertain security situation in this area represents a threat to Libya\'s future stability. They agreed that, at present, if faced with a concerted effort by either disaffected militiamen or pro-Qaddafi forces government security forces and the new national army would be unable to protect either Libyan citizens or Western businessmen and oil industry workers in the region. 3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib believes that any attack against oil field workers will frighten large Western firms and seriously damage Libya\'s efforts to recover from the revolution. This individual added that al Juwali is particularly upset with his deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Yousef Mangoush, who he believes has been unable to work with national army ground force commander General Khalifa Belqasim Hefter. A very sensitive source added that the Benghazi based units of the army, under Haftar\'s direct command, are currently deploying to the area southeast of al-Kufra, along the Sudanese border.) 4. In the opinion of a sensitive source, Haftar and at Juwali believe that the Sudanese military is providing arms and supplies to the pro-Qaddafi forces, under direct orders from Sudanese President Omar al I3ashir.'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'266 - C05739874.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contactFYI Very interesting report. By chance, Imet with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abclel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Barge in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousarra al Juwali and Prime Minister Abdurrahirn el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement fl Eastern Libya.','Latest from HRC\'s contactFYI Very interesting report. By chance, Imet with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LMB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from HRC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abclel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Barge in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousarra al Juwali and Prime Minister Abdurrahirn el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement fl Eastern Libya.'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'269 - C05739877.txt','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:','Latest from HRC\'s contact Latest from HAC\'s contact Latest from NBC\'s contactFYI Jake: I have been reading this over and over and it just seemed a bit odd to me. I finally figured out that I think the source has somehow confused two Bel-Hajs: One is our boy who accused us and the Brits of rendition-Abdul Hakim Bel- Haj and a second one is Larnin Bel Haj, an Islamist leader who I believe had previously I believe somehow been involved In Sudan but was now back in his native Ubya. The latter is the head of the JCP and MB. The former is of the former LIFG and now the Libyan Islamist Movement for Change and the premier Western Brigade commander whose group had control over Matega Airport for several months after October 23 and who tried to make himself the Supreme Military Council Commander of Tripoli before the TNC leadership stepped in several months ago. Let me try to untangle this and see if any of it jibes with the reality we are seeing. Thanks -- I will share this with S. Very interesting report. By chance, I met with our insightful in Benghazi yesterday and we discussed B6 the LIVIB\'s electoral prospects. He didn\'t think they would have a large following b/c they don\'t have a strong organization and because most Libyans view the LMB as a branch of the Egyptian MB, and Libyans don\'t want to be ruled by Egypt. He did not mention the interesting point below about the LMB as a counterbalance to the eastern based Federalists. He did emphasize, though, that the Federalist movement has widespread support in the east and will continue to up the ante with Tripoli, including possibly making a move on the oil production in that part of the country (AGOCO, a large state-owned oil company, is based in Benghazi). -- Chris SBU Below is the latest report from NBC\'s contact; would be interested in your reactions. SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. During the last week of March 2012, the leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) regime in Libya discussed the rising popularity and independence of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood (LMB) in preparation for the national parliamentary elections scheduled for July 2012. According to a source with direct access to these discussions, President Mustafa Abdel Jalil stated in very direct terms that he sees the emergence of the LMB as a major factor in the upcoming elections, which are already complicated by the Federalist movement for the semi-autonomous status of the historic Eastern Libyan region of Cyrenaica (Berea in Arabic). Minister of Defense Ousama al Juwall and Prime Minister Abdurrahim el Keib both believe that the rise of the LMB, which was a relatively minor member of the NTC until November 2011, is, in fact, related to the Federalist movement in Eastern Libya. According to at Juwali, a native of the Western Libyan region of Zintan, the LMB is drawing strength from people who fear that the Federalist movement in Barge will result in that region dominating the country, gaining control of an inordinate share of the country\'s oil and mineral reserves. For his part, Jalil stated that he agrees with Oil Minister Abcluirahman Ben \'lima that if matters are not resolved by the July elections, the unsettled nature of the political process in Libya will damage the country\'s image as a business partner and confuse foreign banks and oil firms attempting to open new contacts with the new Libyan Government, or reactivate existing agreements. 2. According to a sensitive source, while discussing this matter with Dr Abd al-Nasser Shamata, the head of the Crisis Management Unit in the NTC, Prime Minister el Keib stated that the most problematic aspect of the rise of the LMB is the leadership role taken by Islamist militia leader General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj. In the opinion of this source, the NTC leadership sees Belhaj as one of the greatest threats to the long term success of their regime. Al Juwali also notes that Belhaj is the head of the founding committee for the LMB\'s Justice and Construction Party (JCP). As the Federalist movement took hold in early March 2012, al Juwali, under instruction from el Keib and Jalil, met with Belhaj and other Western militia leaders to arrange for their support in the event military force is needed to hold the country together. Beihaj represented the most effective of the Western militias. 3. According to the Minister of Defense, this situation with the Federalist movement enhanced Belhaj\'s prestige at the time he was working to secure a leadership role in the LMB and the JCP. El Keib and Jalil are concerned that, despite the fact that the LMB has a limited base after years of suppression by the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, they will appeal to those Libyans who believe that the NTC regime is under the influence of the United States and Western Europe. The activities of Belhaj in both the LMB and the JCP reinforce this view. Jalil finds this situation frustrating, particularly in the light of his regular assurances that Libya would operate under Islamic law, and while maintaining appropriate ties to the West, will remain hostile to Israel. 4.(Source Comment:'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'274 - C05739883.txt','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting','FyiWill pass to Chris and Beth. To state the obvious, the ballot burning and helicopter shootdown are concerning. Another report--- SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services. 1. As of the morning of July 6, an individual with access to the information stated in confidence that Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) President Mustafa Abdel Jalil remains committed to a transfer of power to a popularly elected government; however, he is prepared to extend the life of the NTC as a guarantor of stability for the Libyan people following the July 7, 2012 election for seats in a 200-member General National Congress (GNC). Jalil realizes that 2.7 million Libyans have registered to vote and are generally anxious to replace the increasingly unpopular NTC. That said, Jalil expects the voting to lead to a period of confusion and he will not abandon his authority until the results are fixed. 2. Jalil is also frustrated by the fact that during its eight-month tenure of the administration of Prime Minister Abdel Rahman el-Keib - who was appointed by the NTC ? was unable to provide solutions for Libya\'s long list of needs: a functioning justice system, a reconciliation process for officials who served the old administration, the disarming of militia, building functional national security forces, rebuilding destroyed areas, and delivering basic services such as healthcare. 3. At the same time, outside of the oil sector, much of Libya\'s economy is stagnant, and in the opinion of Western security officials, lacks the government\'s go-ahead to restart public sector infrastructure contracts. In addition, international advisers and foreign investors are reluctant to return to an environment where the government will not sign long term agreements and cannot guarantee security. 4. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, Jalil continues to believe that this chaotic situation should not be surprising. He regularly points out that eight months is not a sufficient amount of time to build functioning institutions from the remnants of the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. The old regime featured a dysfunctional bureaucracy, idiosyncratic rule, and anti-institutionalism. Additionally, Jalil now realizes that due to pronounced incompetence and a lack of will to take unpopular decisions the el-Keib government also failed to make progress in the few areas where it could have achieved meaningful change. The towns of Sirte and Tawargha are representative of the situation in the countryside where people lost their homes in the conflict and have been living in temporary camps with limited ability to register and vote in their home district. Jalil has been urged by contacts in the French and Italian Governments to guarantee the rights of people across the country. In particular, he has serious concerns as to whether or not supporters of former dictator fv1uammar al Qaddafi in his hometown of Sirte will be included in the future political processes of the new Libya; if they are not allowed to vote by local militiamen. At the same time the fighting between Libyan Arabs and Tebu tribesmen in the Kufra area threatens to prevent any voting'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'2828 - C05764544.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingSensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'2831 - C05764547.txt','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245','8/26 Senior Staff MeetingFYI Sensitive But Unclassified UNASUR Letter on Colombia ? Cheryl and Jim said they both thought that there were things missing from the latest WHA draft of a letter from the Secretary to UNASUR members. The goal is to get the final version to the Secretary as soon as possible. Mitchell meeting with Netanvahu ? Cheryl noted that the Secretary will receive a readout from Senator Mitchell on his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly. Libya ? Bill reported that Jeff Feltman has not heard back definitively on Qaddafi\'s decision about staying in New Jersey during UNGA. Pat Kennedy said he had talked to USUN about possibly allowing Qaddafi to pitch his tent in Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Mike Polt noted that he had spoken to Congressman Rothman twice yesterday, and that Rothman expressed hope we would have a definitive answer from the Libyans by Sunday, when the Rabbi in Englewood, N.J. plans a protest at the Libyan Residence. H1N1 ? Pat said he had received a call from John Brennan thanking State for providing data on H1N1 outbreaks in the Southern Hemisphere and asking relevant desks to let their embassies know that the USG would be issuing a report on this. Honduras ? Harold said he had signed off on an action memo to the Secretary along with WHA and F regarding restrictions on assistance to Honduras. (I subsequently confirmed that the package has not yet come forward to the Line - it is awaiting WHA front office clearance and Jim Steinberg\'s final approval.) ? Derek Chollet said that S/P has drafted the options memo for the Secretary on the upcoming Presidential election in Honduras. Public Affairs 245'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'29 - C05739590.txt','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation, is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by we. From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger, theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled Innocence of Muslims) by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different we. From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere. Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published asThis Is Water, novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the natural, basic self-centeredness that puts me at the center of the world. This unconscious default setting fosters the sort of blind certainty that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that default setting ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter','CNN Belief Biog. Protherohttp://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/ Editor\'s Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of \"The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation,\" is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens? It depends on who you mean by \"we.\" From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and replacing it with a black flag reading, \"There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger,\" theirs was an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith. The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video (ironically entitled \"Innocence of Muslims\") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst (or excuse) for the protests. Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed Most Americans operate by a different \"we.\" From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, \"I condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere.\" \"Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet,\" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. \"The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.\" In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as\"This Is Water,\" novelist David Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the \"natural, basic self-centeredness\" that puts \"me\" at the center of the world. This unconscious \"default setting\" fosters the sort of \"blind certainty\" that manifests as arrogant atheism and fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that \"default setting\" ? to begin to see things from the perspectives of others. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'2902 - C05764663.txt','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechWhat can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina. Dear Melanne: I am drawing your attenrtion to the following report in the leading daily newspaper in Bangladesh. All other papers carried the same news. This is a report on the Prime Minister Hasina\'s speech on the floor of the parliament. High-lighted section of the report refers to me without naming name but giving her usual description of me.','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechWhat can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina. Dear Melanne: I am drawing your attenrtion to the following report in the leading daily newspaper in Bangladesh. All other papers carried the same news. This is a report on the Prime Minister Hasina\'s speech on the floor of the parliament. High-lighted section of the report refers to me without naming name but giving her usual description of me.'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'2928 - C05764707.txt','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechI talked to Yunus. She is making any progess very difficult. The health project he discussed with yoiu can\'t get OKs from govt for Nursing school, univ health center, corporate partnerships, etc. If she hears it\'s Grameen, she stands in way of licenses, etc, even tho it benefits the country. He was hoping there might be some way to assure her that he has NO intention of getting into politics in any way and that she can use him effectively to make the country a model in ways that Grameen can do that. There is some deep personal antagonism that he can\'t fathom. Very sad development. I\'m seeing Yunus tom\'w. We\'re both speaking to the Hilton Foundation. He wants to meet with me there. I will learn more. What can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina.','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechI talked to Yunus. She is making any progess very difficult. The health project he discussed with yoiu can\'t get OKs from govt for Nursing school, univ health center, corporate partnerships, etc. If she hears it\'s Grameen, she stands in way of licenses, etc, even tho it benefits the country. He was hoping there might be some way to assure her that he has NO intention of getting into politics in any way and that she can use him effectively to make the country a model in ways that Grameen can do that. There is some deep personal antagonism that he can\'t fathom. Very sad development. I\'m seeing Yunus tom\'w. We\'re both speaking to the Hilton Foundation. He wants to meet with me there. I will learn more. What can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina.'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'2934 - C05764721.txt','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechWould he write a letter we could deliver to her setting all this out? I talked to Yunus. She is making any progess very difficult. The health project he discussed with yoiu can\'t get OKs from govt for Nursing school, univ health center, corporate partnerships, etc. If she hears it\'s Grameen, she stands in way of licenses, etc, even tho it benefits the country. He was hoping there might be some way to assure her that he has NO intention of getting into politics in any way and that she can use him effectively to make the country a model in ways that Grameen can do that. There is some deep personal antagonism that he can\'t fathom. Very sad development. I\'m seeing Yunus tom\'w. We\'re both speaking to the Hilton Foundation. He wants to meet with me there. I will learn more. What can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina. B6 Dear Melanne: I am drawing your attenrtion to the following report in the leading daily newspaper in Bangladesh. All other papers carried the same news. This is a report on the Prime Minister Hasina\'s speech on the floor of the parliament. High-lighted section of the report refers to me without naming name but giving her usual description of me. See if you can find a way to clear her mind of all the terrifying thoughts she has about me. I invite you to be a peace-maker! Otherwise it will become explosive for nothing. PM Hasina is coming to NY for General Assembly meeting, and will have a meeting with Sec H during her visit. See you soon. Yunus Prime Mnister Hasina Warns The Daily Star, Dhaka, September 17, 2009 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday alerted the countrymen to the','Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s Speech Fwd: Daily Star Article about Prime Minister Hasina\'s SpeechWould he write a letter we could deliver to her setting all this out? I talked to Yunus. She is making any progess very difficult. The health project he discussed with yoiu can\'t get OKs from govt for Nursing school, univ health center, corporate partnerships, etc. If she hears it\'s Grameen, she stands in way of licenses, etc, even tho it benefits the country. He was hoping there might be some way to assure her that he has NO intention of getting into politics in any way and that she can use him effectively to make the country a model in ways that Grameen can do that. There is some deep personal antagonism that he can\'t fathom. Very sad development. I\'m seeing Yunus tom\'w. We\'re both speaking to the Hilton Foundation. He wants to meet with me there. I will learn more. What can we do about this? And what is the other side of the saga so we are better informed? The ongoing saga involving Yunus and Hasina. B6 Dear Melanne: I am drawing your attenrtion to the following report in the leading daily newspaper in Bangladesh. All other papers carried the same news. This is a report on the Prime Minister Hasina\'s speech on the floor of the parliament. High-lighted section of the report refers to me without naming name but giving her usual description of me. See if you can find a way to clear her mind of all the terrifying thoughts she has about me. I invite you to be a peace-maker! Otherwise it will become explosive for nothing. PM Hasina is coming to NY for General Assembly meeting, and will have a meeting with Sec H during her visit. See you soon. Yunus Prime Mnister Hasina Warns The Daily Star, Dhaka, September 17, 2009 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday alerted the countrymen to the'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'300 - C05758402.txt','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiPls tell Jake to vet w others so I can raise. See below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port- au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with','For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti [PAUL COLLIER] Fwd: For the Secretary of State visit to Haiti For the Secretary of State visit to HaitiPls tell Jake to vet w others so I can raise. See below. Jake this is for cheryl but I don\'t have her email. It is urgent - a suggestion to add ports to the secretary\'s agenda for her meeting with Preval tomorrow. Vital that he does not slide off fixing the port. More below. Paul Begin forwarded message: I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the emerging potential that Haiti presents with the Secretary of State and former President Clinton last night. I would like to take this opportunity to make a brief suggestion for Thursday\'s trip to Haiti: We discussed the catalytic role the United States could play in leveraging much needed private investment in large scale job creation, for example through direct involvement of OPIC. In my report I pointed out that the port in Port- au-Prince is the most expensive port in the Caribbean and recommended the opening of new private ports. Ports remain a critical bottleneck to a job creation strategy both in garment manufacturing and agriculture. They also play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of the complementary imports necessary for the proposed road construction projects can enter the country both in the required quantities and in a cost-effective and timely manner. Elsewhere I have argued that spiraling prices in construction booms often mean that available funds only go half way to the finishing line. The Haitian authorities have already made inroads in addressing some of these inefficiencies and stand ready to do more. In fact, Prime Minister Pierre-Louis noted in the letter to investors which was presented at the meeting with'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'3031 - C05764905.txt','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesWASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down, one senior administration official said. Their energies are misdirected. At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon. 323','(Nytimes) U.S. Accuses Pakistan of Altering MissilesWASHINGTON ? The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials. The accusation comes at a particularly delicate time, when the administration is asking Congress to approve $7.5 billion in aid to Pakistan over the next five years, and when Washington is pressing a reluctant Pakistani military to focus its attentions on fighting the Taliban, rather than expanding its nuclear and conventional forces aimed at India. While American officials say that the weapon in the latest dispute is a conventional one ? based on the Harpoon antiship missiles that were sold to Pakistan by the Reagan administration as a defensive weapon in the cold war ? the subtext of the argument is growing concern about the speed with which Pakistan is developing new generations of both conventional and nuclear weapons. \"There\'s a concerted effort to get these guys to slow down,\" one senior administration official said. \"Their energies are misdirected.\" At issue is the detection by American intelligence agencies of a suspicious missile test on April 23 ? a test never announced by the Pakistanis ? that appeared to give the country a new offensive weapon. 323'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'3403 - C05765980.txt','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures. Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6','Happy New Year!Krugman, in case you haven\'t seen: January 1, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Chinese New Year By PAUL KRUGMAN It\'s the season when pundits traditionally make predictions about the year ahead. Mine concerns international economics: I predict that 2010 will be the year of China. And not in a good way. Actually, the biggest problems with China involve climate change. But today I want to focus on currency policy. China has become a major financial and trade power. But it doesn\'t act like other big economies. Instead, it follows a mercantilist policy, keeping its trade surplus artificially high. And in today\'s depressed world, that policy is, to put it bluntly, predatory. Here\'s how it works: Unlike the dollar, the euro or the yen, whose values fluctuate freely, China\'s currency is pegged by official policy at about 6.8 yuan to the dollar. At this exchange rate, Chinese manufacturing has a large cost advantage over its rivals, leading to huge trade surpluses. Under normal circumstances, the inflow of dollars from those surpluses would push up the value of China\'s currency, unless it was offset by private investors heading the other way. And private investors are trying to get into China, not out of it. But China\'s government restricts capital inflows, even as it buys up dollars and parks them abroad, adding to a $2 trillion-plus hoard of foreign exchange reserves. This policy is good for China\'s export-oriented state-industrial complex, not so good for Chinese consumers. But what about the rest of us? In the past, China\'s accumulation of foreign reserves, many of which were invested in American bonds, was arguably doing us a favor by keeping interest rates low ? although what we did with those low interest rates was mainly to inflate a housing bubble. But right now the world is awash in cheap money, looking for someplace to go. Short-term interest rates are close to zero; long-term interest rates are higher, but only because investors expect the zero-rate policy to end some day. China\'s bond purchases make little or no difference. Meanwhile, that trade surplus drains much-needed demand away from a depressed world economy. My back-of-the- envelope calculations suggest that for the next couple of years Chinese mercantilism may end up reducing U.S. employment by around 1.4 million jobs. The Chinese refuse to acknowledge the problem. Recently Wen Jiabao, the prime minister, dismissed foreign complaints: \"On one hand, you are asking for the yuan to appreciate, and on the other hand, you are taking all kinds of protectionist measures.\" Indeed: other countries are taking (modest) protectionist measures precisely because China refuses to let its currency rise. And more such measures are entirely appropriate. Or are they? I usually hear two reasons for not confronting China over its policies. Neither holds water. First, there\'s the claim that we can\'t confront the Chinese because they would wreak havoc with the U.S. economy by dumping their hoard of dollars. This is all wrong, and not just because in so doing the Chinese would inflict large losses on themselves. The larger point is that the same forces that make Chinese mercantilism so damaging right now also mean that China has little or no financial leverage. Again, right now the world is awash in cheap money. So if China were to start selling dollars, there\'s no reason to think it would significantly raise U.S. interest rates. It would probably weaken the dollar against other currencies ? but that would be good, not bad, for U.S. competitiveness and employment. So if the Chinese do dump dollars, we should send them a thank-you note. B6'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'3430 - C05766030.txt','URGENT: Friends of Haiti TeleconferenceCheryl needs to address Please see attached additional information and question from Canadian government prior to this afternoon\'s 1300 phone call. Specifically, the Canadian government is asking whether the Secretary could come to Montreal for the GOC\'s prep donors meeting the evening of 1/23 or morning of 1/24? [Note: Montreal has world\'s second largest Haitian diaspora, hence location.] WHA would recommend participation if at all possible. Thank you, Roberta Good morning Roberta! Congratulations on a successful visit by the Secretary of State. We are looking forward to this afternoon\'s teleconference. After opening remarks, Minister Cannon will ask Prime Minister Bellerive to speak and the UN (we may only have DPKO LeRoy on line due to visit of Sec Gen to Haiti). He will then ask FM Amorim and Sec State Clinton to provide their views on the situation and then open the floor to Kouchner and others. Response has been good and most will be represented at FM level (Mexico/Espinosa may still be in flight from Japan, and Argentina and Costa Rica will be Vice-Ministers). There is as well agreement in principle to begin laying the groundwork for a broader Donors Conference on Reconstruction and our offer to host a preparatory meeting on January 25th has been well received. However, early indications are that the EU has a conflict as they have their General Relations and Foreign Relations meetings scheduled for that day. As the EU would be essential for such a meeting we are scrambling to look for alternative dates. Given the momentum we would rather go earlier than later. Minister Cannon would be available to host this on the weekend of the 23-24th of January (dinner on the 23rd, meeting on the morning of the 24th). However, I believe that Ambassador','URGENT: Friends of Haiti TeleconferenceCheryl needs to address Please see attached additional information and question from Canadian government prior to this afternoon\'s 1300 phone call. Specifically, the Canadian government is asking whether the Secretary could come to Montreal for the GOC\'s \"prep\" donors meeting the evening of 1/23 or morning of 1/24? [Note: Montreal has world\'s second largest Haitian diaspora, hence location.] WHA would recommend participation if at all possible. Thank you, Roberta Good morning Roberta! Congratulations on a successful visit by the Secretary of State. We are looking forward to this afternoon\'s teleconference. After opening remarks, Minister Cannon will ask Prime Minister Bellerive to speak and the UN (we may only have DPKO LeRoy on line due to visit of Sec Gen to Haiti). He will then ask FM Amorim and Sec State Clinton to provide their views on the situation and then open the floor to Kouchner and others. Response has been good and most will be represented at FM level (Mexico/Espinosa may still be in flight from Japan, and Argentina and Costa Rica will be Vice-Ministers). There is as well agreement in principle to begin laying the groundwork for a broader Donors Conference on Reconstruction and our offer to host a preparatory meeting on January 25th has been well received. However, early indications are that the EU has a conflict as they have their General Relations and Foreign Relations meetings scheduled for that day. As the EU would be essential for such a meeting we are scrambling to look for alternative dates. Given the momentum we would rather go earlier than later. Minister Cannon would be available to host this on the weekend of the 23-24th of January (dinner on the 23rd, meeting on the morning of the 24th). However, I believe that Ambassador'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'3568 - C05766256.txt','Changing Political Situation in PakistanFYI Jake In the past 48 hours, the political situation in Pakistan has entered a new phase. The Supreme Court ruled the NRO illegal and paved the way for prosecution of several government officials, most notably Interior Minister Rehman Malik. Malik has been summoned before the Court and the Defense Minister (along with 247 other officials) was barred from traveling to China on an official visit. Vali Nasr has been following the fast-moving and still unclear developments closely. In addition, the Supreme Court has opened the door to new petitions to be filed, questioning Zardari\'s eligibility to have run for president in the first place. The Court could use those petitions to force Zardari from office in the near future. It is clear that Zardari\'s fate will be decided by the military, which has been gaining prominence and will be in an even stronger position after this shake-up. In the past two days Gilani has come to Zardari\'s defense, suggesting the two have reached an agreement over transfer of power from president to prime minister. Richard','Changing Political Situation in PakistanFYI Jake In the past 48 hours, the political situation in Pakistan has entered a new phase. The Supreme Court ruled the NRO illegal and paved the way for prosecution of several government officials, most notably Interior Minister Rehman Malik. Malik has been summoned before the Court and the Defense Minister (along with 247 other officials) was barred from traveling to China on an official visit. Vali Nasr has been following the fast-moving and still unclear developments closely. In addition, the Supreme Court has opened the door to new petitions to be filed, questioning Zardari\'s eligibility to have run for president in the first place. The Court could use those petitions to force Zardari from office in the near future. It is clear that Zardari\'s fate will be decided by the military, which has been gaining prominence and will be in an even stronger position after this shake-up. In the past two days Gilani has come to Zardari\'s defense, suggesting the two have reached an agreement over transfer of power from president to prime minister. Richard'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'3575 - C05766279.txt','Mini Schedule 9/28/09 Monday8:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En mute Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:45 am ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 10:00 am MEETING w/AFGHAN FOREIGN MINISTER SPANTA Suite 34H 10:35 am PERSONAL/STAFF TIME 10:55 am Private Suite 11:00 am MEETING w/ARMENIAN FOREIGN MINISTER NALBANDIAN 11:30 am Suite 34H 11:35 am PERSONAL/STAFF TIME 11:55 am Suite 34H 12:00 pm MEETING w/TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER DAVUTOGLU 1:00 pm Suite 34H 1:00 pm 1:10 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 1:15 pin MEETING w/CAMBODIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER/ 1:45 pm FOREIGN MINISTER NAMHONG Suite 34H 1:45 pm 2:05 pin PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 2:10 pin DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route LaGuardia Airport 2:35 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 3:00 pin DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways #2179 *En route Washington Nat\'l Airport 4:15 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 4:25 pm DEPART Washington National Airport *En route State Department 4:40 pin ARRIVE State Department 4:45 pm OFFICE TIME 6:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ BOB GATES (T) 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:05 pm DINNER FOR INCOMING NATO SECRETARY GENERAL 8:30 pin RASMUSSEN Monroe Room, 8th Floor 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ? ###','Mini Schedule 9/28/09 Monday8:45 am DEPART Private Residence *En mute Waldorf Astoria Hotel 9:45 am ARRIVE Waldorf Astoria Hotel 10:00 am MEETING w/AFGHAN FOREIGN MINISTER SPANTA Suite 34H 10:35 am PERSONAL/STAFF TIME 10:55 am Private Suite 11:00 am MEETING w/ARMENIAN FOREIGN MINISTER NALBANDIAN 11:30 am Suite 34H 11:35 am PERSONAL/STAFF TIME 11:55 am Suite 34H 12:00 pm MEETING w/TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER DAVUTOGLU 1:00 pm Suite 34H 1:00 pm 1:10 pm PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 1:15 pin MEETING w/CAMBODIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER/ 1:45 pm FOREIGN MINISTER NAMHONG Suite 34H 1:45 pm 2:05 pin PERSONAL/STAFF TIME Private Suite 2:10 pin DEPART Waldorf Astoria Hotel *En route LaGuardia Airport 2:35 pm ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport 3:00 pin DEPART LaGuardia Airport via US Airways #2179 *En route Washington Nat\'l Airport 4:15 pm ARRIVE Washington National Airport 4:25 pm DEPART Washington National Airport *En route State Department 4:40 pin ARRIVE State Department 4:45 pm OFFICE TIME 6:30 pm Secretary\'s Office 6:30 pm PRIVATE MEETING w/ BOB GATES (T) 7:00 pm Secretary\'s Office 7:05 pm DINNER FOR INCOMING NATO SECRETARY GENERAL 8:30 pin RASMUSSEN Monroe Room, 8th Floor 8:35 pm DEPART State Department *En route Private Residence 8:45 pm ARRIVE Private Residence ? ###'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'3595 - C05766321.txt','(AP) Number Two US diplomat huddles with South Korean officialsSEOUL, South Korea (AP) Washington\'s number two diplomat huddled with South Korean officials Wednesday to discuss North Korea amid a flurry of diplomacy to get the communist regime to return to disarmament talks. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg is on an Asian tour that has included stops in Vietnam, Malaysia and China. Steinberg met South Korean presidential security adviser Kim Sung-hwan and chief nuclear envoy Wi Sung-lac on Wednesday morning. He later paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Prime Minister Chung Un-chan. Snezhina Sandlin State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512 SandlinSD@state.gov','(AP) Number Two US diplomat huddles with South Korean officialsSEOUL, South Korea (AP) Washington\'s number two diplomat huddled with South Korean officials Wednesday to discuss North Korea amid a flurry of diplomacy to get the communist regime to return to disarmament talks. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg is on an Asian tour that has included stops in Vietnam, Malaysia and China. Steinberg met South Korean presidential security adviser Kim Sung-hwan and chief nuclear envoy Wi Sung-lac on Wednesday morning. He later paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Prime Minister Chung Un-chan. Snezhina Sandlin State Department Operations Center (202) 647-1512 SandlinSD@state.gov'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'3614 - C05766357.txt','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a declaration of war by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was a bit strong. Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a clear mark of hostility. Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place, Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.','fyi, more on Hague, Tony, EU. SidH: Of interest, Hague latest briefing, hostile to Tony. Tories desperately do not want Blair there, want to run their own European policy, mostly anti-EU, and indeed break with past and continuity on Europe. Tory Party split, with anti-EU faction dominant, its base virulent, and Cameron straddling as best he can. Hague leans anti-Europe. S London Times October 22, 2009 `Appointing Blair as EU president will have consequences\', warns Hague William Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the EU ambassadors baffled Francis Elliott, David Charter and Tom Baldwin William Hague has been conducting a behind-the-scenes campaign to convince European ambassadors that Tony Blair would be a bad choice for European Union president, The Times has learnt. The Shadow Foreign Secretary used a lunch organised by the Swedish presidency in London last week to lobby the most senior diplomats of the 26 other EU nations against the appointment. EU leaders had hoped to choose the new president at next week\'s summit, but the Czech Republic\'s last-minute objections to the Lisbon treaty have scuppered that. President Sarkozy of France wants a quick decision, however, and is understood to be pushing for a special one-day summit in Brussels next month to fill the new post. In making the Conservatives\' case against Mr Blair, Mr Hague said that while in Downing Street the former Prime Minister had consistently placed a higher priority on US interests than on those of Europe. Mr Hague also reminded the diplomats of Mr Blair\'s actions in the run-up to the Iraq war, according to one of those attending the lunch last Thursday. A claim that Mr Hague told the ambassadors that the Tories would regard Mr Blair\'s appointment as a \"declaration of war\" by the EU was denied, however. A spokesman for Mr Hague said that the phrase was \"a bit strong\". Nevertheless, it was not disputed that Mr Hague made clear that the move would have consequences for relations between Britain and Brussels. Diplomats said that there was a \"clear mark of hostility\". \"Mr Hague wanted to leave the ambassadors in no doubt that the Conservative Party is opposed to the appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Council and [that] it would only underline the lack of accountability and legitimacy involved in the creation of the position in the first place,\" Mr Hague\'s spokesman said. Mr Hague\'s strident attack on his fellow Briton reportedly left some of the ambassadors baffled. Mr Hague is currently in Washington for talks with members of the Obama Administration, including Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, with whom he raised the issue of the Conservatives\' membership of a right-wing alliance of European parties with allegedly anti-Semitic members. He accused critics of running a smear campaign against some of the group, led by Michal Kaminsky, head of Poland\'s Law and Justice Party.'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'3636 - C05766439.txt','Guy was right!FYI- this from our partner, Stewart From: Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers... and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head.match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y','Guy was right!FYI- this from our partner, Stewart From: Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers... and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head.match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'3641 - C05766451.txt','Guy was right!I will call him but if I can\'t reach him I may want you to make a quick call Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y','Guy was right!I will call him but if I can\'t reach him I may want you to make a quick call Will you call him or do you want me to? Donald payne You should also get Bill and/or Farmer to call. Should we get any Congress Member to call? If so, who? Teeing up you call to preval for today - see b/I FYI- this from our partner, Stewart, I went for news and indeed Guy is right. The meeting occurred yesterday and the decision was made to revoke the government on October 29. I wonder what happened with the initial decision which was strictly concerning Minister Dorsainvil and which was for November 20th or 21st.The idea had been sold that Michele should not be touched as the President did not care to have a vacuum in these electoral times. Plus, Michele was finally regarded as ambitionless (not seeking presidential powers) which is not a bad thing under the circumstances. Apparently, she, not being amenable to sacrificing some of her Ministers...and again, she being the one to name their replacements, has brought about the decision to do away with her altogether. The trouble is that nobody seems willing to counter the President with whom the instructions have originated. It is a head to head match between the Prime Minister and the President. That is obviously not good. Nobody will stand against the President elect for the Prime Minister appointed. I will have two meetings with separate parliamentarians tomorrow. On one end the ones voting to oust her on the other the week opposition. The frustrating thing is that none have allegiance to her, just as none have the individual power to stand against the vote for which consensus is being secured. The UN and other international players (at least locally) after having cried victory, success and democracy are reluctant to openly and publically denounce the matter. After announcing a week or two ago that Haiti is the new place to invest, how can they say anything but whatever is done, reflects good governance. Frankly, I did not see this one coming. We need to think. In touch tomorrow for updates. Y'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'3672 - C05766522.txt','(Reuters) Copenhagen accord was a disaster, says SwedenBRUSSELS - Despite months of preparation and strenuous international diplomacy, the talks boiled down to an inability of the world\'s two largest emitters, the United States and China, to agree on headline fixed targets. The 27 member states of the EU had gone into the talks with a unified position and with a plan for financing emissions cuts in the developing world, with a commitment to spend around 7 billion euros ($10.01 billion) over the next three years to aid poorer countries. But those aims were largely sidelined as the talks failed to produce the breakthrough agreement many had hoped for. Europe never lost its aim, never, never came to splits or different positions, but of course this was mainly about other countries really (being) unwilling, and especially the United States and China, said Carlgren. Britain on Monday blamed China and a handful of other countries of holding the world to ransom by blocking a legally binding treaty at Copenhagen, stepping up a blame game that has gathered momentum since the talks ended. Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the summit as at best flawed and at worst chaotic and demanded an urgent reform of the process to try to reach a legal treaty when talks are expected to resume in Germany next June. But Danish Climate Minister Connie Hedegaard, who quit as president of the Copenhagen talks midway through after being criticised by African countries for favouring wealthier nations in negotiations, said it was no time to get depressed about the process of tackling climate change. What we need to do is to secure the step that we took and turn it into a result, she told reporters as she arrived for the Brussels meeting on Tuesday. Asked whether Copenhagen had been a failure, she replied: It would have been a failure if we had achieved nothing. But we achieved something. A first step. It was the first time we held a process where all the countries were present, including the big emitters. (Writing by Luke Baker Editing by Jon Hemming)','(Reuters) Copenhagen accord was a \"disaster\", says SwedenBRUSSELS - Despite months of preparation and strenuous international diplomacy, the talks boiled down to an inability of the world\'s two largest emitters, the United States and China, to agree on headline fixed targets. The 27 member states of the EU had gone into the talks with a unified position and with a plan for financing emissions cuts in the developing world, with a commitment to spend around 7 billion euros ($10.01 billion) over the next three years to aid poorer countries. But those aims were largely sidelined as the talks failed to produce the breakthrough agreement many had hoped for. \"Europe never lost its aim, never, never came to splits or different positions, but of course this was mainly about other countries really (being) unwilling, and especially the United States and China,\" said Carlgren. Britain on Monday blamed China and a handful of other countries of holding the world to ransom by blocking a legally binding treaty at Copenhagen, stepping up a blame game that has gathered momentum since the talks ended. Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the summit as \"at best flawed and at worst chaotic\" and demanded an urgent reform of the process to try to reach a legal treaty when talks are expected to resume in Germany next June. But Danish Climate Minister Connie Hedegaard, who quit as president of the Copenhagen talks midway through after being criticised by African countries for favouring wealthier nations in negotiations, said it was no time to get depressed about the process of tackling climate change. \"What we need to do is to secure the step that we took and turn it into a result,\" she told reporters as she arrived for the Brussels meeting on Tuesday. Asked whether Copenhagen had been a failure, she replied: \"It would have been a failure if we had achieved nothing. But we achieved something. A first step. It was the first time we held a process where all the countries were present, including the big emitters.\" (Writing by Luke Baker; Editing by Jon Hemming)'),(3.952844999942001,3.952844999942001,2500,'Prime_minister',48,1,'3738 - C05766648.txt','(AP) Haiti PM: U.S. Baptists knew removing kids was wrongfyi PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) - Haiti\'s prime minister says it\'s clear to him that the 10 U.S. Baptists who tried to take 33 Haitian children out of the quake-ravaged country knew what they were doing was wrong. Prime Minister Max Bellerive also tells The Associated Press his country is open to having the Americans tried in the United States. Bellerive says some of the children have parents who are alive. The government is attempting to locate them. He says a judicial system needs to determine whether the Americans were acting in good faith, as they claim, or are child traffickers. The Americans are mostly from Idaho. They have been held since being arrested January 29 trying to enter the Dominican Republic with the children. Justin Deyo S/ES-0 Operations Specialist 202-647-1512','(AP) Haiti PM: U.S. Baptists knew removing kids was wrongfyi PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) - Haiti\'s prime minister says it\'s clear to him that the 10 U.S. Baptists who tried to take 33 Haitian children out of the quake-ravaged country \"knew what they were doing was wrong.\" Prime Minister Max Bellerive also tells The Associated Press his country is open to having the Americans tried in the United States. Bellerive says some of the children have parents who are alive. The government is attempting to locate them. He says a judicial system needs to determine whether the Americans were acting in good faith, as they claim, or are child traffickers. The Americans are mostly from Idaho. They have been held since being arrested January 29 trying to enter the Dominican Republic with the children. Justin Deyo S/ES-0 Operations Specialist 202-647-1512'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Prime_minister-designate',4,1,'104 - C05739680.txt','Holder PDB PDSOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutogiu 3:00 Somali President IVIohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDS at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDB PDSOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutogiu 3:00 Somali President IVIohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDS at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Prime_minister-designate',4,1,'110 - C05739686.txt','Holder PDB Re PDBOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7prn. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow, Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return, Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutogiu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDB Re; PDBOk. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7prn. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow, Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return, Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutogiu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Prime_minister-designate',4,1,'112 - C05739688.txt','Holder PDBNo I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend. Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pin. He said that it does not have to be secure_ Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7pm to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9arn, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know.. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoucl (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to lOarn. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDBNo I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend. Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pin. He said that it does not have to be secure_ Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7pm to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet. We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9arn, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know.. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9am tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. Is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK FM Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 Israeli PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Abu-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Davutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoucl (T) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet I just woke up so I missed Dan. Could he come back after I finish my calls? But I don\'t have the call schedule yet so I don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to lOarn. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.'),(6.437751649736401,6.437751649736401,2500,'Prime_minister-designate',4,1,'113 - C05739689.txt','Holder PDS PDBIs Dan coming at 9? No I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend, Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK MI Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 israell PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Alati-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud CT) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King _Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so i missed Dan. Could he come back after finish my calls? But don\'t have the call schedule yet so don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.','Holder PDS PDBIs Dan coming at 9? No I\'m sorry I\'m actually in Florida for the weekend, Ok. Thx. Also, are you in DC? He can speak at 7pm. He said that it does not have to be secure. Ops will connect to your residence. Thank you. We are offering 7prn to Holder and waiting to hear if he would like to speak secure. We likely won\'t hear from the King for several hours but will keep you posted as soon as we do. Yes. I\'ll give memo to Service downstairs. What about Holder? And the King? Yes, just confirmed that Dan will come at 9am tomorrow. Ops can pick up the pouch in about 30 minutes. Does that work for you? Secret Service can grab it from the bench if you\'d like. Is Dan coming at 9? Also, I signed the action memo. Will it be picked up? Have not heard from Dan yet We are planning for a drop tomorrow at 9am, but we are not sure if he will have read and return. Will get back to you as soon as we know. Did you hear back from Dan? Checking now If he can\'t come today, how about 9arn tomorrow? Checking now. He left a pouch at your residence of the items you can keep. You\'ll notice on the schedule in your pouch from the office, that the Somali president is listed at 2:45. We are hoping to move that to 3pm in case Day goes long. is that OK with you? Could Dan come back at 3? A pouch with all of your call sheets and the schedule in en route to you. Here it is below as well. Also in the pouch are a few read items, and an action memo authorizing the War Powers resolution for Tunisia that the office would like you to approve today. Ops can send a courier over to pick up the action memo later today. 12:00 UK MI Hague 12:15 Egyptian FM Amr 12:30 israell PM Netanyahu 1:15 French FM Fabius 1:30 Saudi FM Saud al-Faisal 2:00 Somali Former Transitional President Sharif 2:15 Libyan PM-elect Alati-Shakour 2:30 Turkish FM Dayutoglu 3:00 Somali President Mohamoud CT) - Moroccan King is still pending. - NEW CALL: King _Juan Carlos of Spain called today and offered anytime today or tomorrow. His office relayed that it is a personal call inquiring after the status of the Embassies in the Middle East. We are working on a call sheet just woke up so i missed Dan. Could he come back after finish my calls? But don\'t have the call schedule yet so don\'t know when that would be. Do you? He will be ready closer to 10am. Dan will be at Whitehaven with the PDB at 9:30am this morning. He has some sensitive items that he would like to personally show you when he arrives.'),(15.648092021712584,7.824046010856292,2500,'Prime_Minister_of_Denmark',1,2,'3537 - C05766210.txt','Danish PM to become president of UN climate talksCOPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen will replace Danish minister Connie Hedegaard as president of the UN climate talks for a final summit session, the United Nations said. With so many heads of state and government having arrived it\'s appropriate that the Prime Minister of Denmark presides, Hedegaard told the 193- nation meeting. However, the Prime Minister has appointed me as his special representative and I will thus continue to negotiate the...outcome with my colleagues, she said. She said the move was procedural. Separately, Hedegaard has been criticized by African nations for favoring rich nations in the negotiations.','Danish PM to become president of UN climate talksCOPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen will replace Danish minister Connie Hedegaard as president of the UN climate talks for a final summit session, the United Nations said. \"With so many heads of state and government having arrived it\'s appropriate that the Prime Minister of Denmark presides,\" Hedegaard told the 193- nation meeting. \"However, the Prime Minister has appointed me as his special representative and I will thus continue to negotiate the...outcome with my colleagues,\" she said. She said the move was procedural. Separately, Hedegaard has been criticized by African nations for favoring rich nations in the negotiations.'),(7.1308988302963465,7.1308988302963465,2500,'Prime_Minister_of_India',2,1,'1695 - C05761680.txt','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsLong time politico, was close to rajiv ghandi. III send his bio to oscar to print for you. On election calls, SCA is recommending calls to Congress Party head Sonia Ghandi, outgoing FM Mukherjee, and incoming FM Krishna. We also have a call sheet for Prime Minister Singh in case you want to call. Please let me know if u want to do these calls tomorrow. What do we know about him? Fyi (SBU) S.M. Krishna has been officially named Indian Minister of External Affairs, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Embassy New Delhi reports. Mukherjee, who had been dual-hatted as Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Finance, will keep the finance portfolio.','S.M. Krishna named Indian Minister of External AffairsLong time politico, was close to rajiv ghandi. III send his bio to osc